good morning. it is saturday, february 20th, as we take a live look outside, wet pavement in downtown san jose. a little bit of a chilly start to this saturday morning. but the good news is it won't be

range for much longer. thank you for joining us. vianey arana joins us with your microclimate forecast. it's not even raining anymore. it's long gone. you say we don't have any fear of this saturday being washed out, v. >> correct, kira. we saw rain overnight. a couple tenths of an inch, hundredths in most areas. it is nice. brings a calming advice to our saturday. 51 in san francisco. you're absolutely right. the storm continued to check out of the area. southward in san you can see in morgan hill. we will dry out for the reminder of our day and monitor the winds in through the afternoon.

notice half moon bay, san mateo, 20 plus winds. you could see gustier conditions. the full forecast in just a few minutes. kira. >> we'll see you in 15, vianey. thanks. we start this morning with a story making headlines across the country. board members caught making offensive comments about parents on camera. the entire school board has resigned. jean elly has this report from contra costa county. >> they want to pick on us because they want their babysitters back. >> are we alone? >> yeah. if you're going to call me out, i'm going to [ bleep ] you up. >> comments made by the oakley school board of trustees in a meeting they thought was private will be their last. all four board members resigned. >> the damage has been done.

the actions were made. at this point we need to, as parents, we need to take action for our children's future. . >> in a letter to parents tonight, a statement released from three of the four board members that says in part, this was a difficult decision, but we hear the community's concerns, and we believe yield to go your request that we step down will allow the district to move forward. the contra costa county board of education has appointed two members of the county board to serve as temporary members for oakley. a third is pending. parent ashley stall says she's hoping get a new board up to speed won't delay getting her daughter back in class. >> it's one step forward, two steps back. we had a momentous milestone reached today. but i'm scared it will hinder getting our children back. a new plan to help jump

start school reopenings here in california. it comes straight from governor newsom. the state is setting aside 10% for 250e67ers and child care providers. 300 east bay teachers, cafeteria workers and custodians received their first doses yesterday. and the shots all came to them. this federal mobile unit set up shop at the alameda office of education. >> i look at itway, i'm either going to have to get it done now or be forced to get it done later. >> i want to see what happens after this. . >> the fema mobile unit will make two steps stops in oakland at the allen temple baptist church and native american health center where seniors and food industry workers can get their vaccines. >> now to the debate continuing among the nation's medical experts whether we just need one dose to distribute more first doses with more people sooner. new research shows a surprising

level of protection after just one shot of the pfizer vaccine. "today in the bay" sergio explains. >> repor double the output of wks. it comes as a study out of israel makes an interesting conclusion. >> one dose of the pfizer vaccine, one dose, there was a reduction after 28 days of 75% in infections just having it in your nose and 85% of the disease. >> dr. gandhi said the study gives real world data that even a single dose can help prevent people from infecting others. dr. anthony fauci says people should still get two shots. >> even though you can get a fair degree of, quote, protection after a single dose, it clearly is not durable. we know that. >> he says two shots gives

longer protection and helps the body react better to variants. new research could give peace of mind to people who already got their first shot but may be worried their second could be delayed because of the weather. the white house says 3 million doses are in limbo because of the storms. >> you should feel quite protected after one dose. that is a good thing. if you have to wait, don't worry. >> reporter: in an effort to get the vaccine out to more, pfizer said they no longer need to be stored in super cold freezers. but any change in handling still needs to be approved. happening today, people 65 and older can now do walk-ins to get vaccinated. this is happening at zuckerberg "general hospital" in san francisco. vaccinations start at 9:00 a.m., and go until 3:00 p.m. the walk-ins are open until tuesday. annan effort to help clear up some of the confusion, nbc launched a new website called "plan your vaccine.

it tense you how, where and whether to get your vaccine. there is an interactive map that shows you the closest vaccination spots to you. go to planyourvaccine.com. now to a memorable bachelorette party to say the least. nine women from the bay area were trapped in austin during this week's winter storm. cheryl hurd spoke with the bride. >> we chose austin, texas. we heard nothing but amazing, fun things. >> reporter: bride-to-be amanda says her bachelorette party started out amazing but on tuesday it turned into an unexpected nightmare. >> we did see weather was a factor as far as storms. but we thought, oh, we'll bring a jacket and we'll be totally fine. as it turns out, it wasn't fine. austin, like most of texas, is in the middle of a weubgd storm. >> if you could see the roads

and when we took our one drive from our airbnb 20 minutes to the airport, we were sliding all over the place. >> they woke up monday with no power and no heat. on tuesday, they went to the airport, hoping to get a flight out. they ended up sleeping there overnight. >> all the flights were taken. one seat left on every flight. and the prices were pretty outrageous. >> one of my friends was actually considering buying the $1,000 ticket ride home. >> reporter: they saw tickets forum to $2,000. they saw firsthand how texans had been thrown into -- mode. food is scarce in most of the state. the ladies experienced the suffering but tried to make the best of a very stressful trip. . >> despite the horrible stuff, my friends and i built even a

stronger bond. we already thought we had the strongest bond to begin w. but this really tested everybody's friendship. i hope that my marriage lasts as long as i feel like my bachelorette trip did. >> a bond this bride-to-be says will never be broken. cheryl hurd, nbc bay area news >> we wish her all the best on her marriage. 7:09. much more ahead on "today in the bay". it is game time for student athletes as the state gives the green light to let them play. we'll tell you what needs to happen before they can take to the fields.

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good morning. cloudy skies as we look live over san jose. vianey arana, though, details a not too shabby saturday. 50s and 60s as you hearesh air today. she'll have your full forecast in about five minutes. coaches, parents, and

probably most importantly, student athletes, are aoe lated to learn they can play again. schools and clubs can resume the sports you see on the screen only in counties where covid case rates are low enough. football, rugby and water polo will require weekly covid testing. counties must also have less than 14 cases per 100,000 people. the other catch is that counties can overrule the state guidance. we reached out to several counties, and they said they are still reviewing the changes. athletes and coaches are encouraged. >> it's crucial to recruitment and our self-esteem as football players. some of us cherish this game with our heart and soul. we, you know -- it's another chance to prove ourselves every week when we play this game. >> 27 counties across california meet the standard for outdoor competition, including seven of

our nine bay area counties. not including are contra costa and solano counties. they do not meet the state's requirements. shy of 7:13. we have much more on "today in the bay". filling up at the pump and your car catches fire. this incredible new fire of a very close call at a bay area gas station. and we did get a little bit of rain overnight, into the early morning hours. what are we expecting for the rest of the weekend? closer details on that and what to expect coming up in a few minutes. stay with us.

welcome back. a live look at the bay bridge in san francisco beyond. a cloudy morning in the city. vianey arana has your full microclimate forecast in a moment. first, you have to see this video. a close call at a pleasant hill

gas station. this is just after 10:30 last night. you can see the cars parked next to the pumps. it starts smoking. eventually flames erupt. he saw the car pull in. it was already smoking. then the flights ignited. miracle no one was hurt. 7:16 now. time to turn to our girl vianey arana for a look at our microclimate forecast. i saw wet pavement on my drive this morning. it was kind of a surprise to see. you see, hey, nothing to dampen our weekend. >> that's right. quick moving system, passed right on through. a couple hundredths in some areas. it is now pushing its trek southward. 48 degrees right now in walnut creek. great cloudy start. i know it's a little cloudy. but we will eventually get some great peeks of sunshine. take a look at how san francisco is waking up.

51 degrees. san jose, 48 degrees. as far as the rain goes, we have doppler radar. you can sigh some of the rain ntinuing in its move southward. i'm going to zoom it in using our storm ranger. it is up and scanning. i will move this map further down so you can see where a little bit of that rain currently lies. gilroy seeing a couple spotty showers. we will continue to dry out for saturday and sunday. how is your microclimate forecast shaping up for today? san jose, 59 degrees. morgan hill, 59. gilroy, 60 degrees. in through the east bay, oakland 61. concord, 63. pleasanton, 60. san mateo,raisco upper 50s. winds 12 miles per hour. up through the north bay, 62 for

santa rosa. novato, 61. santa rosa, it's a little windier. 20 to 25-mile-per-hour gusts. a lot lighter through the south bay. in san francisco, expect a cool windy day ahead. and gusty conditions for higher elevations. i do have a bit of good news, and that is the fact that we will be drying out. and in addition to drying out, we actually have a bit of warming trend ahead. we're going to dry out and warm up the next couple of days, which is going to bump our temperatures up into the 70s by the middle of the week. take a look at this. for tomorrow, san francisco, 61. 70 degrees possible in san francisco. how are the inland temperatures going to be shaping out? similar conditions as well. we can expect to keep some of these windy conditions through

the mountain areas. it will be interesting to see how it shapes out. a lovely saturday overall. i hope you get a chance to go out and enjoy it. my graphics are deciding to do this wacky back and forth thing. hopefully it's not as wacky as what my graphics are doing outside. it will be beautiful. plenty of sunshine through there. temperatures in the 60s through tomorrow. so before i send it over to kira, we have to talk about planet-friendly eco swaps. climate in crisis series, simple things you can do at home to help out our planet. today's is going to be talking a lot about food waste. check this out. in the past year, a lot of us have had to turn our homes into everything, including home offices and even our gyms, which means you might even be using your kitchen more often and cooking more. have you ever noticed how much food you're actually throwing away at the end of every year. like that salad mix with the

vegetables you swore you were going to eat and have now gone bad? yikes. the nonprofit said americans through away 28 tons of food last year alone. it's time your climate hack. let's come up with a game plan before we hit the supermarket. how about take inventory of what you have and making a list. fruit and la 6thy greens are the most common to throw away. so far so good. it looks like the list is helping me stay on track. i avoided the salad mix altogether. but i did get veggies for planned dinners. once you're home, here's another tip. organize your fridge so you can see everything in it. that way you're more likely to grab what's there when you're planning your meals. what's the payoff? refed says 4% of our greenhouse

gas emissions each year. if we could all buy less and eat what we buy, think what that could do for your meant. for morphology me on nbcbayarea.com/climatehack. >> i cannot overstress this is an ongoing problem in my house. my husband and i always update the grocery list. two sons who eat a ton and still we waste. we compost a lot of food. it's heartbreaking. so thanks for those tips, vianey. we will all try to improve our own little footprints. . >> same here. i need the tips myself. >> yeah. well, hey, at least we're trying. vianey, thanks so much. at 7:21, still ahead on "today in the bay", did you see the historic day for nasa after the

latest mars rover landed? stay tuned to see new photos from the red planet.

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do and the second plan is right here. that's the contingency plan. here's for the contingency plan. all right. >> the final moments were harrowing. what nasa calls the seven minutes of terror. after a seven-month, 300 million mile journey through space, "perseverance" entered the surface. then a critical moment. right on time. 6 the spacecraft computers fully autonomous controlling the descent.

it was press sighsly the spot they planned. >> take that, desiroux. . >> and the new home. >> on a place on mars that no one has ever seen it. >> farrah well in love with space after seeing "apollo 13" in britain. now she tracks and plots the course on mars. . >> do you feel an emotional attachment to this thing, like you are worried for it after it is alive. . >> absolutely. we are sort of all in living on mars with this robot. you definitely get very attached to a hunk of metal, which is a strange concept. you live on mars through that. so it's really the personality of the team that is reflecting pack at you. . >> now the actual science begins.

perseverance will drill down into rock and soil, collecting samples to be retrieved and analyzed on earth in 10 years or so for any signs of ancient life. flying a mini helicopter in the ultra thin atmosphere, 15 foot aerial surveys. . >> that was nbc's tom costello. we have much more ahead for you on "today in the bay". coming up, outrage in the east bay after members of a school board meeting were caught on camera bad-mouthing parents. now every board member is out. why this could impact students' return to class. a bay area bride's bachelorette party trapped in the texas blizzard with no power.

good morning. it is saturday, february 20th. here is a live look outside.

ahh! heavenly sunshine rising through the clouds over downtown san jose. and the beautiful shot from san bruno mountain. this might be one of our best every week. storm ranger sitting there with nothing to do as the beautiful sun is rising over the cloud. i just love these heavenly looa. he spoils me. thank you so much for starting your saturday with us. i'm kira klapper. vianey has important things to say about the weather other than ahh, oh, look at that. . >> i think it's appropriate, kira. it's fair. . >> thank you. >> appropriate and fair because, you know, we look out our window, that's one of the first things we see. clouds signify rain. the mix is so beautiful. now that the rain has made its exit, fair game for the oohs and ahhs. take a look at doppler radar and satellite.

the majority of the storm off to the south. we're going to continue to dry out this weekend. look what is going to happen to our temperatures this afternoon. as we continue to dry out. a few clouds will linger. upper 50s, low 60s. very comfortable, beautiful saturday ahead. 59 degrees in san jose. 61, oakland. napa, 62. santa rosa, 62. definitely want to grab your coat as you head out the door, especially if you're going to be out late tonight. as the system passes, we are expecting a cold overnight 30s. we'll talk about that in a few minutes. kira. >> we will see you then, v. thanks so much. we start this morning with a story about a local school board making offensive comments about what they thought was a private video call. but it wasn't. overnight, the entire school board resigned. "today in the bay" jean elly has this report from contra costa county. . >> they want to pick on us. >> right. >> because they want their babysitters back. . >> are we alone? >> yeah. >> [ bleep ] if you're going to

call me out i'm going to [ bleep ] you up. >> comments made by the oakley school board of trustees in a meeting they thought was private will be their last. all four board members resigned. >> the damage has been done. the actions were made. at this point we need to, as parents, we need to take action for our children's future. >> in a letter to parents tonight, a statement released from three of the four board members that says in part, this was a difficult decision, but we hear the community's concerns, and we believe yield to go your and we believe yielding to your request that we step down will allow the district to move forward. the contra costa county board of education has appointed two members of the county board to serve as temporary members for oakley. a third is pending. parent ashley stall says she's hoping get a new board up to speed won't delay getting her

daughter back in class. >> it's one step forward, two steps back.ne reached today. but i'm scared it will hinder getting our children back. >> reporter: jean elly, nbc bay area news. governor newsom announces a new plan to jump start school reopenings in california. beginning next month, the state is setting aside 10% of vaccine doses for teachers and child care providers. about 300 teachers, cafeteria workers and custodians in the east bay received their first doses yesterday. and the shots came to them. this federal mobile unit set up shop at the alameda county office of education. . >> i look at it this way. i'm either going to have to get it done now, or i'm going to be forced to do it later. . >> you can't just give me a shot and say go back. i want to see what happens after this. . >> this weekend the fema mobile unit will make two stops in

oakland at the allen temple baptist church and native american health center. seniors and food industry workers can get their vaccines. medical experts across the country are debating how effective the pfizer vaccine is. new research shows a surprising level of protection after just one dose. as president joe biden toured the pfizer vaccine plant in michigan yesterday, the ceo pledged to double the output of vaccines in the next couple of weeks. it is currently delivering 5 million doses per week. this comes as a study out of israel makes an interesting conclusion. >> one dose of the pfizer vaccine, one dose, there was a reduction after 28 days of 75% in infections just having it in your nose and 85% in disease. >> dr. monica gandhi says the study finds even a single dose can prevent people from getting

sick and infecting others. during a white house briefing, dr. anthony fauci said people should still get two shots. two shots give longer protection and help the body react better to new variants. but this new research could give piece of mind to people who got their first dose but may be worried it could be delayed because of the weather. the white house says 3 million doses are in limbo because of the storms. the vaccine currently requires a special container full of dry ice to keep it as cold as 112 degrees below zero. but the company says the new data shows it is between 13 and 5 degrees fahrenheit. they are asking the fda update their emergency use authorization with the new

temperatures for storage. back here locally happening today, zuckerberg general in san francisco is ramping up its covid vaccine rollout. people 65 and older can do walk-ins without appointment and get vaccinated. vaccinations start at 9:00 a.m., and go until 3:00 p.m. the walk-ins are open until tuesday. governor newsom tweeted how many doses california is supposed to get in the coming weeks. tomorrow california is expected to receive 1.3 million doses. and the following week, 1.4 million. one week after that, more than 1.5 million doses. governor newsom says it is good to see the modest increases but adds california is ready for even more doses when they become available. if you know anything about us, we really want to help you at this point. in an effort to help clear up some of the confusion, nbc launched a new website called

"plan your vaccine." it tells you how, where and whether to get your vaccine. there is an interactive map that shows you the closest vaccination spots to you. go to planyourvaccine.com. well, they were in the dark for days. finally power is back for millions of texans. life is far from normal in the lone star state following this past week's brutal winter storm. more than 14 million people must boil their water. the health order might not be lifted until monday. lines to get into stores for essentials are long and many shelves are empty. and nine of the people who were trapped in texas this past week were women from the bay area. they were planning to have fun at a bachelorette party in austin. instead, they ended up snowed in and grounded with thousands of other visitors. amanda hofflander said her party started out incredible, but it

heard it was fun. they didn't realize what would be awaiting them. >> we did see weather was a factor as far as storms. but we thought, oh, we'll bring a jacket and we'll be totally fine. >> the group ended up being stuck there five extra days. they slept overnight in the airport. they had to pay a lot of money to get home. one bridesmaid almost paid $1,000 for one ticket to get back to the bay area. we're just glad they're back home safely. well, davy symphony hall may be closed in san francisco but the symphony is still coming along right here on nbc bay area. the lunar new year is getting a special tribute from the orchestra. the elegant and colorful celebration draws on asian traditions, past and present.

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welcome back. a gorgeous look as the sun shines through the clouds on the richmond bridge. you can see still a little bit of that wet pavement. things are drying up for what should be a lovely saturday. vianey arana has your full forecast in just a few minutes. hardware stores have been open since the pandemic began. the places we have gone to get our n-95 masks and other essential items. owners are urging lawmakers to include them in essential worker vaccinations. 18 store owners sent a layer to mayor london breed saying they worked hard to supply things they need at great risks for themselves. . >> we are seeing hundreds of people a day. collectively, your hardware stores are seeing thousands of customers a day. and we're being forgotten. . >> store owners are asking san francisco city leaders to advocate for them at the state level. they are reaching out to state

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hi there. good morning. boston knows dias. a couple areas waking up to wet pavement as a quick moving storm made its exit. 40s overall. let's talk about what you can expect ahead. now, we will keep cloud cover the majority of the day. a mix of sun and clouds. 48 in san jose. and how about we glance over to walnut creek. grab a coat. even though it will be cool and comfortable, it will get cold tonight. you can see there a little bit of storm activity to our south and in through the east as well.

mobile doppler radar. we had a couple of light rain spots pushing through now. you can see the majority completely cleared out for the most part. what that is going to leave behind is a drying day ahead. let's look at your daytime highs. in the south bay, northwest winds at 13 miles per hour. san jose, 59 degrees. east san jose, 60 degrees. very comfortable. not too hot, not too cold. oakland, 61. concord, 63. antioch, 63.mateo, 58. light winds 8 miles per hour. it will get a little breezier through san francisco and around the coastline. downtown, 58 degrees. and engel side, 56. ukiah 57. what do we have in store? wind gusts in direction speed, we will see the wind gusting a little bit more in san francisco. so if you had plans to head over there, definitely bundle up. the biggest thing heading into

tonight is going to be the drop in temperatures. we will wake up to possibly frosty conditions. not snow. but i did want to show you lake tahoe snow. using our weather under ground camera. look at where our current snowpack stands. north, 67%. central, 75%. and the south, 53%. statewide, that puts us 66% of average. so we made a good, you know, amount of progress when we had the winter storms. but we can always use more because that is part of our water supply. let's take a look at the next seven days in inland areas. once we dry out, we will also warm up. upper 60s and low 70s for the middle of the week, tuesday, wednesday. look at that. plenty of sunshine. so if there was a time to wash your car, i would say tomorrow you would be okay to wash midafternoon for sure tomorrow. 59 monday. upper 60s by tuesday and wednesday for san francisco. so keep that in mind as we head into the workweek ahead.

we will dry out quite beautifully. kira? >> mexcuse is, well, vianey said not to. my neighbors have to look at this dirty car. thanks, vianey. >> we investigate a new order from a federal judge that we will have more pg&e outages during fire season. it's a big vote. parents across the state are watching. the division before state lawmakers when it comes to schools reopening. and we shine a spotlight on a woman helping people get cleaned up for those who can't do it themselves.

welcome back. 7:50 on your saturday morning. cloudy skies over walnut creek as vianey said, she said it will end up being a lovely saturday with temperatures in the 50s and the 60s. could we soon see more planned pg&e outages to act for the area where most trees are prone to falling on power lines. state authorities are pushing back. investigative reporter jackson van der becken as this inside story. >> reporter: this tree is suspected of falling onto a pg&e power line and sparking a deadly wildfire last year in shasta county. he called a terror on the people of california and now wants pg&e to expand

preemptively cutting off power to consider how many trees could fall on live power lines during high winds. . >> he has the ability to take a step back on what seems logical and what doesn't seem logical. . >> a former regulator with the public utilities commission. >> i think it makes sense to understand how many different trees can be causing problems for you. >> reporter: while pg&e doesn't object to the order, they warn putting it in place could trigger massive and more protect power shut-offs. it could be counterproductive and endanger the public by hindering first responders, stranding medically dependent people in their homes, and crippling the very cell phone service needed for emergency evacuations. prolonged power outages could have significant impacts. the head of the governors office wrote to the judge adding his order may require pg&e to

drastically expand the scope and duration of power shutoffs. he worries they could be as a crutch rather than fire danger. weissman said balancing the issues won't be easy. >> we have a long way to go. yes, it's a very precarious situation. unfortunately, i think it's destined to remain that way for a number of years. . >> the judge is slated to decide next month. jackson van der becken, nbc bay area news. still ahead on "today in the bay", of course no packing san francisco for this year's lunar new year parade. we will show you where you can still marvel at the floats. but first nbc pay area's black history month series is spotlighting one of the most famous nba players of all time. gary peyton was born in oakland, went to skyline high school. the point guard was named nba defensive player of the year during the 95-96 season.

he played a total of 17 seasons, winning a championship in 2006. throughout his career many highlights. he's a two-time olympic gold medalist with team usa. he's helped underprivileged youth in oakland. gary peyton, we salute you.

if you'll miss crowding in to see chinatown's famous chinese new year parade, you can still get a close look at the floats in a different way. laura garcia explains. >> reporter: this is your last week to see the chinese new year's floats in person. of course the parade won't take place in person. here's a behind the scenes look at a float revealed by the chinese chamber of commerce. it will be on display at pier 27 this weekend. only two can start the

all-star game. one them yet again is steph curry. he has been selected to his 7th in his 12-year career. he is averaging 30 points a game, second highest in fact, in the league. the game take place march 7th. always fun to watch. dolly parton is asking tennessee lawmakers to put the brakes on a bill that would put a statue in her likeness at the state capitol. she said, look, there's enough going on in the world. and dolly being dolly doesn't think now is the time to put her on a pedestal. she said a few years down the road she hopes they will still feel the honor. who doesn't love dolly. before we go, it is time for clear the shelters segment from pets in need. we want to introduce you to valentino. he's a 3-year-old chihuahua mix, petite boy at 7 pounds. pets in need said he is a lap

dog who loves to give kisses. he has regular play dates and gets along well with others, even big ones. they say he's never had any formal training, so his adopter will need to work with him on all the basics of becoming a well behaved puppy. because of his timid nature, pets in need said he would be best for a home with kids older than 10. you can learn more by going to pets in need.org or giving them a call. what a cutie pie. and i never know when we come back from our pets in need segment or clear the shelters segment if we will have vianey's puppy on. . >> he's sleeping in the next room. . >> he's a lazy baby but that's why we love bink. vianey and i thank you so much for being part of our saturday morning. all day on nbcbayarea.com.

we hope to see you right back here tomorrow morning. have a great saturday.

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