right now at 4:30 breaking overnight, up in flames. a live report on the damage done to this san francisco apartment high rise. plus -- >> most importantly get the surge under control and do what we can to save lives. >> a covid curfew just 24 hours to go until new restrictions take effect in most of the state. what you need to know about the new rules and which bay area counties are impacted. plus, the sierra slopes are ready. the ski resort set to open later today and the big changes to expect. "today in the bay" starts right now. good friday morning to you.

thanks so much for joining us. i'm laura garcia. >> and i'm marcus washington. mike is keeping an eye on the roads this morning. first let's start with a look at the forecast, kari. it looks great for today. we're starting out with some chilly temperatures, but we are going to see a nice little warm-up as we go throughout the day with a touch warmer afternoon. we're going to see more weather like this going into the weekend with lots of sunshine, but with that sunshine comes more dry weather. let's get a look at what we're expecting around the bay. napa reaching 66. san francisco reaching 62 and 66 in concord this afternoon. so all quiet weather here. how is it looking for the commute, mike? well, that quiet weather obviously helps with the conditions for the commute as the map will show you green sensors everywhere. i am watching oakland, unusual -- not unusual but about once a week chp assists with traffic control around the construction zone. this morning they've been called to southbound 880 around 23rd.

we'll watch for that closer to 5:30, 6:00 for some more slowing. i'll let you know. into san francisco no problem but in the city itself you may have local issues on those city streets, marcus. you have more on that. >> that's right, mike. that breaking news for you this morning flames forcing people from their apartments overnight. this is in a downtown san francisco high rise. take a look at it here. "today in the bay's" cierra johnson is live in the city's financial district. what's going on? what happened? >> reporter: good morning. yes, we're still wait williing exactly what caused the fire. if you take a look at the building you can actually see where it was charred, that black streak going down the middle of the building is where the flames impacted it. we do have video from the citizens app of what played out earlier, what crews saw when they arrived on scene. the call coming in before 2:00

this morning. multiple residents were evacuated during this incident and others were actually asked to shelter in place inside of their unit inside of the building. right now that fire reaching three alarms. it has been knocked down but, as you can imagine, a very scary note for folks inside of this building. take a look at one of those residents describe what it was like to endure the fire. >> thinking it was not real until i realized it was real. we have the minimum layer on top of us to not get too cold. everything seems to be under control now. >> reporter: we have also learned from fire marshals on scene there were no sprinklers in the building and that did cause the fire to get a little bit of a head start and spread to other units. but the building is up to code and all the other safety features did work. back here live this is what folks in this building are

seeing as several other units inside of the building that were damaged. we're being told by san francisco fire that two people inside of the building were injured, but they were treated on scene by paramedics. you can still see some of the flashing lights behind me, working to pin point exactly what caused the fire. as soon as we have that information we will bring you both on air and online. cierra johnson for "today in the bay." now to our top story, in less than 24 hours a new curfew starts for all counties in the purple tier. that's 94% of the state's population. here in the bay area we're talking about santa clara, alameda, contra costa, solano, napa and sonoma counties. that curfew goes into effect tomorrow night. residents are told to stay home between 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. with a few exceptions. the curfew will remain in place for one month. the governor says the goal is to limit interactions with people

outside of your house. in the overnight hours people won't be able to gather with people outside of your own household or work or travel outside of your home unless you're an essential worker the decision the based on science. and if we do see trends that are more concerning that we don't seep the impact and effects of the actions today there are other tools in the toolbox. we've used them before. >> when it comes to enforcement san jose police will focus on education as opposed to citations. officers will not be stopping people just because of the curfew. pfizer today asked the fda for emergency use authorization on its covid vaccine. earlier this week the company clarified its vaccine is nearly 95% effective in adults. until now pfizer's testing is focused on people over the age of 18. but pfizer in sfiz kaiser is te young people, ages 16 and 17.

soon it will actually expand further to kids as young as 12. they set the goal to test some 2,000 teens and tweens. they plan to provide an update on testing later today. and new for you this morning the fda is granting emergency use of eli lilly. the oral medication from the drug maker will be used in conjunction with remdesivir to treat patients. the approval was based on a trial that showed a one-day reduction in recovery time for those treated with the combination. happening today a new push in the south bay to mask up and get that flu shot ahead of the thanksgiving holiday. santa clara county fair grounds is one of several sites offering free covid testing and free flu shots. supervisors will join mayors from across the south bay for a virtual call to action. experts say the earlier you get the flu shot the better protected you'll be. well, as the countdown to

thanksgiving continues some grocery stores are changing the way they do business to limit panic buying. shoppers are crowding stores to prepare for the turkey day but starting an after hours reservation system for the holiday season. on saturday 35 people will be allowed to shop after closing it. reservations are filling up. >> we've seen a steady increase in people asking for it. we are hoping to be able to extend it not just for thanksgiving but looking to do it in december. >> medical experts say that a reservation, senior hours, or delivery are options to lower your risk of exposure. it's a big undertaking to help those struggling to make it in the bay amid a pandemic. sacred heart community service volunteers are expected to help out an estimated 4,000 people this holiday season. if you are able to help, you can certainly help families in need. the next time you're at a

safeway store you can make a $10 donation, and that money goes to local food banks. our annual nourishing neighbors food drive runs through late december. >> laura, you probably know this one. this is the day skiers and snowboarders have been waiting for. heavenly and north star set to open their seasons today becoming the first to do so. and, kari, it looks like all the systems go despite the pandemic. this week they actually got a lot of new snow. yes, they did get anywhere from up to two feet of snow in the resorts. it was really great to see that happening. as we bring you back home looking at what's going on across the bay area, you may be heading out to work this morning. let's get a look at the tri-valley. a look at this live camera in dublin and it's not as foggy as it was yesterday. in fact, we're seeing a lot less fog this morning compared to yesterday. also with the lack of fog we have cold temperatures settling

in so we're going to be in the low 40s as you head out the door. a little bit warmer this afternoon. mike, how is it looking around the bay for the commute? that shot for dublin we couldn't see all those cars yesterday. we see them now. a smooth drive despite that volume of traffic and that's pretty standard over on the right side of your screen where folks are coming out of the altamont for westbound 580. we'll zoom in closer to get you a look near vasco. this morning it's all clear. under 20 minutes to get there from brentwood down to 580. very popular connector over there. 580 itself great. a look at the bay bridge, under 15 minutes from highway 4 to the toll plaza. you can even see san francisco. couldn't see that yesterday. back to you. nice to see. it's 4:39 right now. a new warning still ahead on "today in the bay." california state auditor issues

strong words to the state's employment development department. and the personal information for millions being put at risk. plus, shopping local. will you be doing it? the growing number of people planning to change up their buying habits and the impact on struggling businesses. you're watching "today in the bay."

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out this morning in the upper 30s in parts of the north bay. we are going to have a very chilly start there, mostly 40s elsewhere across the bay. this afternoon we'll be warmer. we'll talk about that and the week forecast coming up. crisp and clear out there and clear is the key word. clear for visibility but the shot for fremont yesterday for much of the morning we couldn't see from this camera. we can only see clouds and a little fog there this morning. very nice flow of traffic just north of tesla with no delays for the nimitz. something else we didn't see yesterday is frank. good morning. i am frank holland from cnbc. let's get down to business. stocks are set to start off lower as rising coronavirus infections and new restrictions. a lot of concern about our economic recovery. also weighing on the markets the u.s. treasury decided against continuing the fed emergency lending program which is set to

expire on december 31st. those programs were implemented during the recession in an effort to support our economy. other news, mazda beat out winners like toyota, according to consumer reports survey. that drops the toyota brand from the number one spot the first time in 15 years. mazda benefited from texy and gadgets which are often consumer reports reporting one of tesla's four models reliable as they dropped to second to last place in the survey. ford and lincoln luxury brand also fell with lincoln finishing dead last. a new mastercard survey shows 77% of americans will choose to shop local this year and the majority plan to be more mindful of where they shop. 75% of holiday shoppers will favor small minority and women owned businesses. as covid-19 cases surge all across the country, nearly two-thirds says they plan to

shop in stores with contactless payment options. they expect to complete the majority of their holiday shopping online. i think a lot of people are starting to feel that way. marcus and laura, over tu. >> this is perfect timing because we're going to shop small, shop local for not only your christmas present but your birthday present because happy belated birthday, frank. tfls yo it was your birthday last week, wasn't it? >> it was. how did you know? >> we know everything, frank. >> because months ago you told us and i wrote it down on the calendar. you haven't been around, so happy belated. >> that's hilarious. a lot of shipping delays. i'll wait patiently. >> we know you will, frank. >> very good. >> happy belated, frank. potential savings up next on "today in the bay," how much money the state could save if it loses some of its prisons in

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waking up this morning it was a little cold this morning for me. we lifted back that blanket of fog so it feels cooler. we do want to make time to get out in the yard. to san mateo to see what it looks like as a lot of kids will have their last day before the long holiday break. so as we make time to get outside we'll see our temperatures later this morning in the upper 50s or heading into the low 60s today. and more sunshine on the way. as we go to our microclimates in the south bay expect the high in san jose to reach 65 degrees. that's about normal for this time of year with upper 60s in gilroy today. we'll see some upper 60s for concord. oakland reaching 65 and along the coast we're mostly looking at some low 60s here, too. san francisco 64 degrees. the mission district and the north bay also in the 60s. so not a wide range in temperatures. we're all pretty much feeling

the same thing under the sunshine and the light wind with some dry weather moving in. we are going to continue to see this dry pattern even with some storm systems and some rain moving across the pacific northwest. all of it fizzles out before it gets here. we're not going to see any showers from those systems. just a reminder that we are in an extreme drought for parts of the north bay. you can see from santa rosa over toward spots like concord and livermore we're in a severe drought and we do have a moderate drought for the south bay. so we do need some rain, but we don't see it here at least over the next seven days. it looks like even into thanksgiving we're staying dry but notice the temperatures will reach into the 60s but it will feel nice during those afternoons, some cool mornings ahead. and, mike, getting out the door, heaters might be on on the way to work. maybe a hot beverage in the cup holder. remember they are hot so keep them in the cup holder.

we're keeping you on the mission overcrossing. this flyover as folks come across on mission. to 880 and the southbound side, that connector may be affected by a crash there. should be getting over to the shoulder but folks do take those speeds quickly. that's where it is. it's over at the fremont funnel that you see over there on the map where 680 and 880 are joined by mission boulevard. there is some fog that's registering but nothing compared to yesterday, to fog advisories for the bay bridge. your typical spots in the north bay so if you come across that fog, lower those speeds. you have time. back to you. new for you this morning from california's state auditor to the state's employment development department they're saying stop putting people's social security numbers at risk. that new report finds since the start of the pandemic edd has sent out close to 40 million pieces of mail containing full social security numbers. now this is after they were

first advised to stop that practice last year. state auditors are still looking into evidence of widespread fraud at the edd and it's possible at least some of it is tied to social security numbers lifted from unreceived mail items. the edd is not commenting. new this morning a billion dollar savings could be in the works for california if it closes eight of its prisons. those are the new findings in a report by the state legislative analyst's office. the findings say the number of inmates, parolees and juvenile awards are major cost drivers in the state's correctional system. the report also says the adult prison population is declining. state prisons hold 21% fewer inmates than they did before the pandemic took hold. l.a. county business owners are extra nervous about a possible full shutdown. beyond that statewide overnight curfews already taking effect this weekend. health leaders are warning that's what is next if cases in the county keep heading higher. it would mean only essential

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covid once again acting the 49ers. you'll recall they have a bye this week but the two backups placed on the covid list. walker and lineman grosso. the las vegas raiders may have some scrambling to do as well. 11 players on the covid list, mostly all on the defensive side of the ball. in a perfect world up to nine could be cleared by sunday when the raiders are supposed to host the chiefs on "sunday night football." trending for you that morning a like has the vatican claiming the pope's instagram was hacked. the pope's account liked the picture of a scantily dressed brazilian model. the vatican is asking to explain

how this could have happened. 4:56. next here on "today in the bay," our washington insider breaks down what is expected during president-elect joe biden's meeting today with two top lawmakers. plus, the covid curfew. the breakdown of the new stay-at-home order. we'll tell you all about it in a live report. what does it mean for you? will it make a difference? we'll be right back.

i think it's ridiculous, honestly. i don't think that the virus stops spreading after 10:00 p.m. another setback for struggling businesses as the clock ticks down to widespread covid curfews. just ahead a live report on how the new curfew will be enforced. meeting with top lawmakers, our washington insider looks ahead to a power lunch and then some involving president-elect biden and house speaker pelosi as president trump focuses on another state he lost on election day. and a letdown for those struggling to make it in the bay. the shocking amount of affordable housing money california leaders let slip away. "today in the bay" continues right now. good friday morning to you. thanks so much for starting your day with us. i'm laura garcia. >> and i'm marcus washington. mike is here and will have a look at the roads in a bit. first, kari hall. how is it shaping up?

it's all nice and quiet. cold temperatures this morning. some spots in the north bay into the 30s but it will be a touch warmer for the afternoon compared to yesterday. we have lots of sunshine in our weekend forecast and even through thanksgiving we are looking at some dry weather as we take a look at our highs today, mid-60s for the inland valleys and we're going to see some low 60s near the coastline. we'll take a look ahead to what we can expect coming up. mike, what can we expect just driving to work? well, a lot better view of the roadway than yesterday, kari. a few patches of fog but not like yesterday. these are the usual north bay suspects here. a look at your map, a smooth drive for the green sensors. it is cold so that will be an issue for folks on the freeway. zoom in over to highway 4 through concord this is where we see slowing and this crew for westbound highway 4 is scheduled to be picking up right now. looks like that's what they're doing. that's usually the