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are the mask rules we have been required to follow for nearly a year about to go away? in the last 24 hours, governor newsom has caused quite a bit of confusion over this. >> thank you for joining us. you're watching abc7 news at 5:00, live on abc7, who live, and where ever you stream. in just about a month from now on june 15th, california will officially open up again, and governor newsom has made what appears to be contradictory about remarks about whether the reopening includes a shift in the mask mandate. abc7 news anchor liz kreutz is live with abou th, >> reporter: we are trying to sift through all of this right now. governor newsom did suggest the state is considering a shift in the outdoor and indoor mask mandate, although he did suggested a the indoor mask mandate likely won't lift until

june 15th or by june 15th. experts we spoke to set at the rate things are going in california means it won't be much longer until we are able to lift it. california is just one month away from its official reopening, and according to governor newsom, part of that may include a shift in the mask mandate. here's what he told l.a. tv station about masks after june 15th. >> only masks that are indoor, only in massively large settings. otherwise, we won't make mandates. >> reporter: the comments suggested the state may lift the indoor mask mandate at most places as part of the reopening, but today, the governor clarified it might not happen by june 15. >> for indoor activities, we will still have likely some mask guidelines and mandates, but we hope sooner than later that those will be lifted as well. >> reporter: although the exact timing is unclear, dr. george

rutherford says he thinks by mid-june, it will be time to rethink indoor masks at many places. >> i think we're in a position now that we can really back away from this pretty quickly. we're doing really well. >> reporter: if the mask mandate as we know it does lift, that could mean gyms could allow people inside without a mask. the owner of mx three fitness said i can help bring business back. >> it's not easy to a full, hard cardio aerobic workout with the mask on. we're not fooling anybody about that . >> reporter: while customers are starting to come back, there are still about 25% to 30% down in business. >> if the mask mandate is lifted, it will be a game changer for everybody in the fitness industry. >> reporter: delta rutherford says there are still places that need masks, but a trip to the grocery store, you soon might not need it. >> i will get you in, don't

worry. >> reporter: whatever time you go, dr. rutherford says the data and signs suggests it will be safe. now, of course, even if the state does make this change, counties are allowed to have a more restrictive mandate, but you heard dr. rutherford. it does sound like some point this summer, we might be able to at least sometimes leave the house without this pure live in san francisco, liz kreutz, abc7 news. >> liz, let's talk about what else we are hearing about changes on june 15th. what is reopening going to look like from what you are hearing? >> reporter: the biggest change, dan, we're going to see is the elimination of most indoor capacity restriction conventions, for insistence can resume on june 15 the long as there are vaccination and requirements down. the cdc is now recommending the pfizer vaccine for children ages 12 to 15. cdc director rochelle walensky signed off on the panel's vote

to do so saying your adolescent vaccinated can mean they are able to return to social activities back faster, and giving you peace of mind knowing your families protected. the recommendation comes as the cdc says teenagers and children account for the new coronavirus cases in the country, 90%. they can now be made as of 5:00 at cc health.org. that story, now from reporter, roy anthony. >> reporter: by thursday, young teenagers will join the ranks of those rolling up their sleeves to get the first dose of the covid vaccine in contra costa county. the pfizer vaccine is the >> reporter: while school districts are encouraging the

vaccine, so far it does not . the state will require them for entry to school in the fall. >> however, as we rollout the vaccine and see what the vaccination rates are, also see how often we are having outbreaks related to the school setting, there may be by, say, winter, when bills are due again, there may be some consideration whether that is something we might need or not. will be partnering with the county to set up clinics at school site over the next few weeks in kossuth county. in alameda county, there's already a clinic across from berkeley high school, and pleasanton unified will also begin hosting vaccine sites for young people. >> we're looking for to hosting a vaccine clinic for now ages 12 and 15-year-olds in the next week, so we're hoping to send that information to families soon . >> reporter: starting thursday here in contra costa, 12 to 15-

year-olds can get their vaccines at any of the county cites. appointments are necessary but certainly preferred. young people must also have appearance with them or a signed consent form. appointments for contra costa county will be available at cchealth.org. laura anthony, abc7 news. let's turn to education, another pillar of building a better bay area. governor gavin newsom announced the highest level state school funding in california history as part of his california comeback plan. abc7 news reporter lyanne melendez has details on this. >> reporter: it's a lot of money. the whole plan adds up to about $20 billion. it includes an investment in k- 12 public schools, universal pre-k, and college savings accounts for low income children. now, each low income student would get $500, and foster and homeless youth would receive an extra 500. the money can be used for higher education or to start their own business. the transitional kindergarten program would expand to include

all four years, all 4-year-olds in california by the 2024 school year. >> we talk about achievement gaps. it's a readiness gap much more than it is an achievement gap. children aren't left behind as much as they start behind, and that's what that investment is so foundational and so important. three hours minimum of instructional time is connected with that tk investment. >> reporter: the governor's plan includes money to convert some school sites into community schools that include mental health and social services. one billion dollars will go to improving staff to student ratios and 3 billion to matching well-prepared teachers with the most vulnerable students. now, this is all part of the governor's revised budget, dan, which he will submit to the legislature on friday.

in the newsroom, lyanne melendez, abc7 news. san leandro police have arrested two children for the assault and robbery of an 80- year-old asian man. the suspects in this case, 11 and 17 years old. police are still looking for a third person. they believe the 11-year-old was driving a car that had been stolen in oakland. the assault happened saturday afternoon. the victim has minor injury. the robbers took his watch. he believes this is a hate crime. this happened as san leandro reported a 300% increase in crimes against asians. the president of santa clara university has resigned and is entering a rehab program. father kevin o'brien made the statement today. he wrote investigation would be determined it be betty enter a program for alcohol and stress management systems. a program is expected to take four to six months, and an acting president will sit now as the university's figures out the next steps. a bay area parent charged in the college entrance

pleaded guilty for paying $50,000 to fix his son's a.c.t. score. he lived a double life because he founded a social impact fund that sought to bring positive change, well using his wealth and privilege to try to get his son into a prestigious college. a group of stanford athletes is suing the university of our plans to cut 11 varsity programs by the end of this academic year. the school set the budget took a hit from the pandemic. the lawsuit claims the university misled students about their opportunity to play , ultimately denying them a chance to pursue the sports at other colleges. stanford denies these claims. in the meantime, state officials say there is a risk of power supply shortages this summer. the state operas grid operators that could happen if we see an intense heat weight like the one that triggered blackouts last august . the california independent operator says it has taken steps to avoid that. the agency has increased its capacity to generate power and

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one more sign the pandemic is easing. san francisco city hall is reopening for in prison services , including weddings. starting june 7, people can apply for marriage licenses, birth certificates, and register businesses. visitors still still stil face masks and maintain social distance. a different kind of food people facing put in surety to get the groceries they need. the park it market is a custom vehicle that replaces an old repurposed rv. the nonprofit also redesigned the food market relocated at its headquarters.

>> a brand-new vision for serving folks facing food and housing insecurity, one that reduces stigma and respects the individuality and humanity of each of the people who come to our doors. >> the new park it market will travel to various neighborhoods and is specifically designed for seniors and people who can't travel. the city of san jose is taking a step to take residence finance the cost of building a backyard home, also known as an accessory dwelling unit. mayor sam liccardo announced a new pilot program to add 280 yous this year as well as your present entrance loans for those who wants to put up those dwellings in their backyards. the program is a partnership between the city, a real estate firm, and an a.d. you builder. >> being able to densify and get more residents living on each of the single-family parcels is critical to address affordable housing crisis and

our challenges in getting housing built. >> under the program qualifying applicants will receive a zero interest loan for six months to finance 100% of the cost of their adu . the program also streamlines the permitting process with the goal of completing a 90 days' time. a property owner is hoping his unusual idea turns out to be a moneymaker. he is selling a roughly 1 acre lot in san francisco that's not your typical buildable property. that is underwater, that's why. abc7 news reporterty real estate prices seem irrational, one property owner is offering an affordable alternative for anyone calling themselves a bargain hunter. but to see the vacant lot, you have to cross over some barriers.

it is clearly off the beaten path, but offers you a chance to do some recreational fishing. the weather? sunny and mild with some amazing views. the only caveat is that the 1.1 acre lot is underwater. located three blocks east of candlestick park. the lot underwater was purchased several years ago. i asked the owner what he plans to do with it when he bought it. he said no plan. it was cheap. good deal. meet the owner, trent >> i have not seen the property myself? >> reporter: you have not seen it? it's underwater. >> it's underwater. >> reporter: zhu bought the lot from san francisco county at an auction about six years ago for less than $5000. his asking price today is 75,000. so far, no takers, but people are curious. so that is the lot right there.

what do you think? would you buy that? >> [ laughter ] >> may be built above sea level and put it on some stilts or something, you know? >> reporter: zhu, who happens to be a real estate agent, it's helping another pier will be added to san francisco's waterfront. >> like a pier or the stadium. >> reporter: a stadium, did he say? that might be a good investment since a certain baseball team is now threatening to build the ballpark outside of oakland. here is another disclosure. he owns several other lot underwater. >> it's just one at a time, or if someone wants to buy more, they can sell more. this is only one . >> reporter: that's because for now, he says, he's just testing the waters. >> it's owning a piece of san francisco future. >> reporter: nothing like a good sales pitch. in san francisco, lyanne melendez, abc7 news. >> he is a pretty good salesperson. you don't even have to build .

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the forecast for us. we cannot make up the huge deficit we have, dan and ama, but i do have the possibility of a few drops in the forecast. i will explain in a moment . the cooler air definitely reaching the inland areas, down 8 degrees in concord. it's 9 degrees cooler in santa rosa, 7 degrees cooler in fairfield. as you take a look at the winds right now, off the 30 mile an hour wind gusts ocean, i should say, blowing towards the land, and the onshore breeze is being felt in places like san jose, or even though it is sunny, it is cooler than it was yesterday at this time. live doppler 7 showing you the fog banked up against the coastline, and we look at the hill. it is 58 in san francisco, 63 in oakland. i wore most spots in inland , coolest spots in the 50s, 72 degrees in san jose. for my emeryville camera, looking at the tower with some

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you see the gusty winds going into tomorrow morning east only to pick up any afternoon. this is what we expect, 30 to 35 mile an hour winds. we're going to see winds 35, 40 miles an hour that will help to drive the temperatures down further. as we head into friday night, maybe a little drizzle showing up at the coast. saturday morning, you're looking at the possibility of a couple pop-up showers there, and certainly in the sierra it's going to be showers and thunderstorms for the upcoming weekend. accuweather seven-day forecast looks like this cooling continues the next several days. morning drizzle friday, be a shower or two, slight chance saturday, and next week we will keep the temperatures close to average. >> average

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brain waves can do what hans can't . >> reporter: and upper body spinal injury has left the 65- year-old man unable to use his arms . stanford researchers have given him the ability to write text by just thinking of the letters . the breakthrough as a result of implanting baby aspirin sized chips and the outer part of the brain. >> we are recording electrical activity from hundreds of individual cells or neurons, and while we have to go through an initial calibration to know how each neuron responds for each direction, we can learn that really rapidly and just 10 or 15 minutes. >> reporter: first, the man things about what he wants to write. it translates to a rate of 18 words a minute. that's just slightly below the 23 word rate an able-bodied

person of a similar age could do. >> that's very exciting that even though his hand has not moved for 10 years and he has not been able to write at all, it still generates beautiful brain activity. >> reporter: it's a major step forward compared to four years ago when researchers were training patients to text using a virtual keyboard and moving a cursor to select letters. >> raw typing without any autocorrect or anything, you can get about 95% of the letters correct, and if you add autocorrect like you would on your smart phone about 99% accuracy . >> reporter: stanford researchers believe this will neville a wider range of people with spinal cord injuries or neurological disorders such as lou gehrig's disease to communicate faster on mobile devices. david louis, abc7 news. >> that is remarkable in truly a game changer. >> it's incredible. more news tonight. "world news with david muir" is up next. for all of us here, thank you for joining us tonight. our next newscast is at 6:00.

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