Skip to main content

tv   ABC7 News 800PM  ABC  October 4, 2020 8:00pm-8:30pm PDT

8:00 pm
president briefly leaving hospital to greet supporters. he potentially exposed secret service to covid-19. this is his third day in the hospital after being diagnosed with the virus. there's still lots of confusion about his condition. good evening, thank you for joining us. the president also released a new video. >> it's been a very interesting journey. i learned a lot about covid-19. by really going to school. this is the really school. >> this morning trumps medical team says he could be released from the hospital as early as tomorrow. here's what else we know. the white house says vice president pence tested negative
8:01 pm
again today for covid-19. he is expected to keep campaigning this week. today joe biden campaign said biden took a covid-19 test and also got negative results. meantime new jersey health officials are trying to track down 200 peple who attended a fundraiser with trump on thursday. it's unclear when he was infected. >> tonight president trump leaving walter reed medical center in a motorcade. waving hello to supporters outside. >> i also think we'll pay a surprise to some of the great patriots we have out on the street. >> a senior administration tell president trump went back to the hospital after and is said to be doing well after being admitted friday evening. >> the president continued to improve. as with any illness there are frequent ups and downs. >> there's confusion and concerns over credibility with
8:02 pm
conflicting information being released about the president's condition. just yesterdy, leading physician appearing to dodge questions over whether the president received any supplemental oxygen. today, he said this. >> the president experienced two episodes of drops in the oxygen saturation. i recommended the president try supplemental oxygen. stayed on that for an hour. >> he says that happened friday. when asked if the president was also on oxygen saturday, he dont seem to recall. >> i have to check with the nursing staff. >> he was pressed about his discrepancy. >> i was trying to reflect the upbeat attitude that the team the president and the course of illness has had. came off we were trying to hide something. which wasn't true. >> he says trump has been taking remdesivir. and has not had a fever since friday morning. it's unclear when and how the
8:03 pm
president was infected. >> when wrou don't have full transparency. when there's cover ups and contradictions. even lying about something as vital to the nations security as the president's health. the nation is in danger. >> a growing list of officials close to the president contracted the virus. the latest his personal assistant and body man. seen here next to hope hicks. without a mask. boarding air force 1. one day before she tested positive. eight others who attended the rose garden ceremony for trump supreme court nominee, infected too. >> the president's motorcade ride has doctors weighing in on whether or not it was safe. we spoke to an infectious disease specialist. who says trump could have exposed a lot of people. >> that's right.
8:04 pm
he wouldn't have allowed for the president or any other patient with covid-19 to leave the hospital and potentially expose others around hip. normally doctors and personnel wear layers when interacting with a covid-19 positive patient. we saw the president wearing a mask. and those around him as well. the risk is still there. >> i'm not telling anybody but you. i'm about to make a surprise visit. >> a surprise ride. viewing as unnecessary exposure to the president's secret service team. >> undoubtedly i would worry that the secret service members would have to be quarantined at least and tested. >> inside the medical center, another professional questioned the decision. tweeting every single person in the vehicle doing that completely unnecessary drive by has to be quarantined for 14 days. they might get sick. they may die.
8:05 pm
the suv is bullet proof and sealed against chemical attacks. this makes it easier for covid-19 droplets to linger. >> normally the virus travels in droplets. any time you talk or sing or shout. you can create small droplets. aerosol. and in an enclosed space even for a few minutes they can linger. particularly if there's no air exchange. again the president's car is made to be sealed. it's riskier than a normal car. >> according to the doctors his condition continues to improve. but that doesn't take away from the fact he might be contagious right now. the first days of a patient are some of the most fectious saas tesd negative for the coronavirus.
8:06 pm
she sat in the front row and a guest of joe biden. she criticized president trump for potentially exposing her along with others who were in attendance. she's self-quarantining 14 days now. she lost her father to covid-19 and blamed the if the for his death. >> we sent this push alert today. when trump went to greet supporters and if you would like alerts like this in the future. the app is free. >> developing news on the glass fire burning. cal fire gave an update a short time ago. saying the cause of the fire is under investigation. as it closes in on 65,000 acres burned. it is 26% contained. and more than 800 buildings have been destroyed. 500 of those were homes. crews estimate 22,000 structures with threatened and 36,000 people remain evacuated. >> those numbers continue to
8:07 pm
climb a full week after the glass fire first started. it prompted new evacuation orders today in napa county. we're on the fire line. >> from the napa valley floor this ridge looked like a smoking volcano. it was a different story up close. the newest battleground on the glass fire. burning across mountain tops and ravines. a air attack started sunday morning. choppers on the move over mount st. helen. this area of highway 29 is now under a mandatory evacuation order. >> bulldozer were racing to cut fire lines. this view from the chopper shows how far the hot spots spread. dry brush giving the fire fuel and energy. after days of red flag conditions, cal fire says cooler temperatures may finally work in their favor. >> we're seeing some relief in the weather. it's going to be three or four days before it makes a
8:08 pm
difference. >> hopefully we can come home soon. >> thousands are still out of their homes. the winery is reaching out with free lunch. >> everyone has to do their part. to help each other. through this. and i think that's what makes it so great. >> they are anxious to return home. >> i'm just stressed out. at the most. it's keeping me together thinking my house is still th e there. >> he has nothing to return to. >> it took everybody's place. >> this is the rubble that was his family home. on deer park road. the glass fire taking all of his daughters memories with it. >> it's just ash and brown. and just twisted metal. that's it. >> this family like so many others focusing on what they still have. >> everything is gone.
8:09 pm
it's okay. because i still have my dad. >> now if you'd like to keep track to have the glass fire and all of the fires burning in the state, use or wild fire tracker. it's right there online and our app. >> a berkeley student from north carolina has not been seen or heard from for four days. 19 year-old last seen at in san francisco. and goes by the nickname sid. she stands 5'10". 130 pounds. and was last seen wearing dark shorts. slip on vans and wears her hair in a ponytail. her family filed a missing person report. authorities back east in her hometown are investigating. >> now as the pandemic continues, we are focussed on how we can still build a better bay area. one key facet is the economy.
8:10 pm
and some businesses seem to be bouncing back. the iconic carousel at pier 39 is reopening to visitors for the first time since march. there were no shortage of visitors. as you can see. and the attraction. ceo tells us foot traffic and sales those are running at about 35 to 45%. of bha they were before the pandemic. and even on some nights the six restaurants doing dining are booking 80% of max allowed capacity. with very few out of state and international tourism happening. people coming to pier 39 live within driving distance. >> a lot of the merchants ask where people are from. and people from the east bay and sacramento valley. from all over. all nine counties. >> pier 39 reopened in mid-june after being closed for 91 days by the shelter in place order. over the weekend sports retailer
8:11 pm
would open the flag ship store. in the coming weeks. >> much more to come. including early voting fwining in san francisco tomorrow. officials are making sure it's secure and covid-19 safe. >> a cooler finish to the weekend today and tonight. we have fog rolling in. what it means tomorrow frp temperatures and air quality. in the 7-day forecast. the celebration today for a bay area organization. that's been serving (garage door opening) it is his passion-love... it is his fault he didn't lock the garage. don't even think about it! been there, done that. with liftmaster® powered by myq®, know what's happening in your garage- from anywhere.
8:12 pm
all californians will be able to vote safely from home. every active, registered voter will receive a vote-by-mail ballot with a unique barcode. you can track it using where's my ballot? and you'll receive automatic notifications by text, email or voice call to let you know the status of your ballot once you mail it, drop it off at your polling place or at a drop box. vote by mail ballots. simple, safe, secure. counted. learn more at vote.ca.gov
8:13 pm
you can take a day off fromy worrying about your packages. ♪ ohhh yeahhh! just connect your myq® app to key. ♪ ohhh yeahhh! get free in-garage delivery with myq® and key by amazon.
8:14 pm
san francisco opening an out door voting venue ahead of election day. it opens today at civic center plaza. to make voting safer and easier the department of elections web site will display the centers wait times so voters can plan ahead. the site is in front of the bill gram civic audi tomorrow and opens at 8:00 a.m. weekdays 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. through november 2. it will add weekend hours closer to election day. and extend hours november 3. we have voter information online. including how to register. there is still time. we'll break down the statewide propositions. >> just as movie theaters are reopening. aaj chain is thinking of shutting down operations in the united states and great britain.
8:15 pm
reports indicate it would permanent. the company clarified today. there are 500 cinemas in the united states with about half a dozen in the bay area. >> san francisco institution that has served countless individuals in their time of need. is celebrating a milestone today. the foundation is celebrating 70 years of service. the social service organization has been providing care and compassion to those experiencing homelessness and other challenges. because of the pandemic its resources are more vileal than ever and mayor declared st. anthony day in the city. so well deserved. california food tck will soon be coming to your neighborhood and tv screen. how you can help one sausage truck and as it competes on a new reality show this weekend. >> breaking a passing record for can you feel the heat? miami is back in the series.
8:16 pm
a big win over the lakers. ...this one's for you. you inspired us to make your humira experience even better... with humira citrate-free. it has the same effectiveness you know and trust, but we removed the citrate buffers,
8:17 pm
there's less liquid, and a thinner needle... with less pain immediately following injection. ask your doctor about humira citrate-free. and you can use your co-pay card to pay as little as $5 a month. humira can lower your ability to fight infections. serious and sometimes fatal infections,... ...including tuberculosis, and cancers, including lymphoma, have happened,... ...as have blood, liver, and nervous system problems,... ...serious allergic reactions, and new or worsening heart failure. tell your doctor if you've been to areas where certain fungal infections are common... and if you've had tb, hepatitis b, are prone to infections,... or have flu-like symptoms or sores. don't start humira if you have an infection. ask your doctor about humira citrate-free. the same humira you trust with less pain immediately following injection. if you can't afford your medicine, abbvie may be able to help.
8:18 pm
san francisco invited to bring appetites and support a fun cause. the great food truck race is filming in the city. the seoul sausage truck is trying to gain support to g t hos oext fming t ignature korean sausage.
8:19 pm
the winner takes home $50,000. >> of course we are talking about food before we get to drew. because that is one of the favorite subjects. >> it really is. i love that show. and the food is always great. if you can go that will be a fun experience. we're experiencing here good air quality. you saw today the skies were bluer than they have been. a nice on shore breeze kicked in. rid some of the smoke from the atmosphere. air quality, we're dwoij in the north bay. green dots on the board. it's either green or yellow. depending where you live. good or moderate air quality. around the bay shoreline. again the levels are less than 100. we are breathing easier today. compared today this time yesterday. tonight, the camera a live look. fog rolling through.
8:20 pm
the air quality ef it's really location dependent. the worst air quality tomorrow will be in the north bay. forecasting poor air quality from time to time. close to the glass fire. outside of the north bay most of us will be dealing with good or moderate air quality. similar to right now. for most tomorrow air quality will be less than 100. it's not too bad in terms of smoke tomorrow. live doppler 7 showing you the satellite. we have fog up along the coastline. and the marine layer will expand over night. and fog will spill into the shoreline. an impact on temperatures. down to 56 in the city. with the sea breeze. so clear and mild in concord. 76. 73 clover dale. 67 in fremont. over night tonight we'll track the fog moving in from the coast and around the bay shoreline.
8:21 pm
low to mid-50s. it's cooler tonight. compared to last night with the good to moderate air quality. future weather. hour by hour. the fog over san francisco. east bay as well. and throughout the morning. linger fog around the bay shoreline will evaporate. fog will cling to the coast creating a wide range in temperatures. for monday. going for a high of 67 in the city. 76 in oakland. 84 in san jose. it's hot inland. 949 in fair field. so the 7-day forecast. a wide range tomorrow still warm inlan. and temperatures really tumble here on wednesday. cool day thursday. and then tracking the chance friday night and saturday. for some light rain returning to northern california. >> 49ers and eagles wrapping up right now.
8:22 pm
since the game is in progress we can't show you. it's a close game late in the fourth. it's interesting. the bills and raiders this afternoon. in las vegas. allen against car. i'm bias towards both. second quarter bills up. allen showing his play maker ability. escapes and completes this pass. take a look again. great effort. lands hard on the left shoulder. he would return. car rolling right and finds long time cowboy now raider. las vegas down 17-13. allen making a case for early m mvp, look at this pass. a rocket. his new favorite targetetit. so nice with show it twice. under two minutes to go. car with this touch passes the all time leading touch down passer in raiders history. banged up there.
8:23 pm
in a losing effort. >> you saw it here. game 3 of the finals. lakers off tonight. davis looking for a high five. left hanging. butler was incredible for miami. 13 point game here. l.a. come back in the fourth. off the miss put back flush. and lebron james splits the defense. driving to the lane. hoop and one. lakers within two. they take the lead under nine to go. rondo. left lay up is good. butler had 13 assists. that'sood. and t him a three ball. he had 17. and butler seals the deal. heigh 40. and a triple double. heat win. l.a. has a 2-1 series lead. >> we realize we belong. they can be beat. as long as we do what we're supposed to do.
8:24 pm
i know they'll be your shoulder seems to be healing nicely. well, dr. farrell, it feels really good... that's good. and... i'm sorry. baby, don't touch that... i don't want you to play with that... (singing) twinkle, twinkle little star. how i wonder what you are... (still singing) up above the world so high... like a diamond in the sky. i'm so glad that your shoulder is feeling better. but, how are you doing? i'm hanging in there... schedule a video visit with your doctor. and get quality care with no copay. kaiser permanente. thrive. seeing what people left behind in the attic. well, saving on homeowners insurance with geico's help was pretty fun too. ahhhh, it's a tiny dancer. they left a ton of stuff up here.
8:25 pm
welp, enjoy your house. nope. no thank you. geico could help you save on homeowners and renters insurance.
8:26 pm
tonight at 11. returning home. thousands of wild fire evacuees can go back home tonight. but they're not feeling as relaxed as you might think. the new phase in the race for 2020. how the president's covid-19 infection is changing how the candidates are vying for your vote. >> finally now. we have an update on a mountain
8:27 pm
lion cub rescued in the fire. that fire burning in county. the zoo sent out this video. captain had his feet burned by the flames and found by cal fire. vets removed the dead skin today. and wrapped them so they can heal. he's drinking lots of formula. if you'd like to help with his care, the zoo asks you make a donation. how cute is he. in good hands. that's it for the say yes... to the best bargains ever at ross! yes! oh, yeah! yep. yesss! savings on savings on savings? that's yes for less. at ross.
8:28 pm
thall californianss. will be able to vote safely from home. every active, registered voter will receive a vote-by-mail ballot with a unique barcode. you can track it using where's my ballot? and you'll receive automatic notifications by text, email or voice call to let you know the status of your ballot once you mail it, drop it off at your polling place or at a drop box. vote by mail ballots. simple, safe, secure. counted. learn more at vote.ca.gov
8:29 pm
it's important californians have health coverage. if you've lost health insurance, covered california can help. you may even get financial help to pay for your health insurance. just visit coveredca.com today. for your health insurance. wean air force veteran made of doing what's right,. not what's easy. so when a hailstorm hit, usaa reached out before he could even inspect the damage. that's how you do it right. usaa insurance is made just the way martin's family needs it - with hassle-free claims, he got paid before his neighbor even got started. because doing right by our members, that's what's right. usaa. what you're made of, we're made for. usaa oh, yeah! there's always somethiat ross.n store yep. oh yeah! say yes to those looks, the best brands... ...and "check you out" bargains! savings from top to bottom! that's yes for less. at ross.
8:30 pm
in one of the greatest competitions in the world. but since we didn't get to have an olympics this year, all eyes are on the election. the stakes couldn't be higher. and unlike the summer games, there's no silver medal when you're running for president. as the world's longest continuous democracy, americans pride ourselves on the power we are given to choose our leaders. it's one of the things that makes this country the greatest on earth. here, everyone is guaranteed to have a voice. ah. what are you doing? counting down the days until you move out? [ scoffs ] please. who would take care of the baby? only one month till the big day -- my first time voting in a presidential election. ahh. i remember voting in my first presidential election. i voted for bill clinton.

101 Views

1 Favorite

info Stream Only

Uploaded by TV Archive on