good morning. it is saturday, february 27th, 7:00 on the dot, as we take a live look outside at san jose's munis pap rose garden. the sun is just beginning to shine. someone is out there getting some exercise. i near your discipline, sir.

i just want to be cozy on a chilly morning like this. thanks so much for starting it with us. i'm kira klapper. vianey arana joins us with our microclimate forecast. i usually wear uggs. today i couldn't find them and i was so cold going to my car. >> it is a little chilly out there, kira. i am also guilty of the boots in the studio, which i miss. right now i'm wearing fuzzy socks. there's another secret. there you go. 46 degrees in san francisco right now. it is so sunny. notice the blinds me moving. i just closed them because the sun was coming in so hot it was creating this halo in the backdrop. napa, 43 degrees. 36 in livermore. man, that's a beautiful sunrise. let's take a look at your headlines. we will be seeing gusty offshore winds, especially for the mountain areas and some of those higher elevations.

coastline, gusts 20, 25 miles per hour. that's what we're monitoring for today. looking ahead, it will be dry. there are a couple more changes. i'll go into that in your allergy report coming up. >> that was a beautiful sunrise. and i need to go what is going on with me lately. we'll see you in about 15. thanks. >> we start this morning with a live look at washington, d.c. and capitol hill with the house passed the $1.9 trillion covid relief package. just after 11:00 p.m. our time, 2:00 a.m. in d.c. the house voted approve the bill. it will provide $1,400 direct payments to americans, extend unemployment benefits through august, expand tax credits for families and some low-income workers. the relief package would allot billions for schools to get students back into the classroom safely. a sticking point, though, is the provision to gradually raise the minimum wage to $15. that part is likely going to be

refused by the senate this coming week. if the american rescue plan, as it's called, is enacted, it would be the 6th ground of aid during the coronavirus pandemic. as soon as today americans could have a third option in the fight against covid-19. the johnson & johnson single dose vaccine. the fda is expected to approve it today after a committee voted yesterday to recommend it for emergency use. "today in the bay"'s ian cole spoke with a doctor who voted for approval to find out how it will impact. >> reporter: johnson & johnsons it's ready to ship millions of doses within days after a recommendation panel says to go ahead. >> we feel that this is an important part of our ability to really fight the pandemic. >> reporter: i also asked what is her response to people

worried about vaccine safety or claiming the vaccines are being rushed through. she said the global scientific communit pandemic was very different in the way we shared previously. so it was much quicker. there was a lot more collaboration that allowed all of this to happen. so people really shouldn't be concerned that the science was the part that was disrupted. it was all the other red tape and everything else that people typically have to go through. >> while the moderna and pfizer vaccines may be pror effective at preventing illness, j is and j requires one dose, is effective against new variants and 100% effective at preventing hospitalizations and death. dr. fauci today urging americans not to wait or pass up the level of protection in hopes of getting a different vaccine. get vaccinated. the vaccine that is available to you, get that

>> reporter: j&j said itf march. in the next three weeks. all of thisramp up vaccinations. >> the single dose provides opportunities to bring those doses and vaccines to where people are because those doses don't require the storage that the moderna and pfizer doses require. >> reporter: a third shot will be available to fight covid. ian cole, nbc bay area news. nbc launched a website to help you plan your vaccine. the goal is to connect you to all the information you need to secure your appointment. go the website, select your age, occupation and state. go to planyourvaccine.com. a new way to worship this weekend. the supreme court ruled that santa clara county must there

allow religious services to resume at 20% capacity. this decision reverses an earlier ruling from the 9th circuit court of appeals. south bay health leaders say they are disappointed in the supreme court's decision, saying they are still risky. now to music to many parents' ears, schools could be back in session soon. livermore schools announced students will return to campus next month. that means presc to high school. other bay area school districts are making the same move. "today in the bay" cheryl hurd explains. >> i teach because i love being around the kids. without them there physically it's not the same. >> reporter: livermore valley joint unified will start in-person classes next month. preschool through 12th grade will be allowed to return to campus. . >> i'm actually really excited to go back. it's going to be nice seeing everybody one last time since i'm a senior.

and i just miss seeing everyone's faces. >> reporter: her best friend disagrees. >> even though online learning is hard, i just feel like it doesn't make sense. we're almost graduating. >> reporter: on march 4th, pleasanton unified school district preschoolers to second graders will be able to see teachers in person again. if alameda county remains in the red tier for five days, high schoolers will be invited back to school on march 11th. san jose unified will be opening its doors in some form in april. primarily because teachers are starting to get their vaccines next some week. this has been a tough time for parents. dozens of them rallying in cities across the bay area tonight. . >> super happy that the other school districts are taking notice and doing the right thing and opening up the schools. we're hoping that it's a positive trend. and i think this district needs to wake up and get on board. >> reporter: this rally outside

lee high school in san jose. part of the campbell union high school district. other parents and students gathering in el cerrito still waiting for schools to open. . >> what the cdc has been saying about reopening. everyone is telling us it's safe to reopen schools, yet our school district doesn't really have a solid plan that they have released to us. >> reporter: some parents are just tired of waiting. cheryl hurd, nbc bay area news. happening today, a rally and march to support the asian community on the peninsula. the rally "stand for asians" was organized by 12-year-old san mateo middle school student ashlyn so. the rally starts at 1:00 this afternoon at central park in san mateo. for years the bay area has seen jeremy lin grow and succeed

right in front of our eyes. from palo alto, to harvard, to the nba. his biggest impact, he has been called an anti-asian slur on the court. he is opening a dialogue about anti-asian heat. here's "today in the bay"'s sergio quintana >> reporter: steve kerr says he backs an investigation by the nba. . >> i applaud jeremy for his words and echo his sentiments regarding racism against the asian-american community. >> reporter: palo alto native injury my lynn took to facebook writing in part, being a nine-year nba veteran doesn't protect me from being called coronavirus on the court. being a man of faith doesn't mean i don't fight for justice for myself and others. so here we are again sharing how we feel. is anyoname on the

court. he joined the g league santa cruz warriors in january. prior to that he spent several years in the nba and became a global fan favorite. he has recently become more vocal about anti-asian violence. during a race in america series he describes one moment as a college player for harvard when he was called an asian slur in front of a referee. >> my teammates heard it. their teammates heard it. nobody did anything about it. one of my teammates got into the ref's face and said i know you heard him say that. kwrao you not going to do anything about it. >> reporter: they have not shared any details about any possible sanctions. >> as you just heard, jeremy lin will be part of our next installment of "race in america," our ongoing issues about race in society. it airs march 18th.

just shy of 7:11. more on "today in the bay" coming up. a touching moment for a family seeking asylum as they reach their final destination here in the bay area.

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so more students can be ready for anything. i'm trying to do some homework here. welcome back. it's 7:13. the sun is shining over the bay bridge. vianey will have your microclimate forecast in a few minutes. people are waking up in the bay area for the first time to be among the first able to leave a migrant camp in mexico as they seek a asylum in the u.s. they swaepd venezuela. edgar arias, his wife and son will be allowed to stay in the bay area as they await for app

indication being processed. >> nobody, unless you've been there, can imagine what they have lived through, what they have experienced. the trauma that they have endured. >> that woman, belinda, leads a community advocacy group in half moon bay. she will help them get situated. they made it to mexico but had to stay at a camp along the border for 18 months because of a trump administration policy that barred their entry and made them apply for asylum in mexico. the biden administration ended that policy. arias was part of the first group to be allowed to enter the united states in brownsville, texas, just yesterday. 7:14, we have much more ahead on "today in the bay". coming up, excitement a bounds as moviegoers get to go back to the first movie theaters since the pandemic reopening. it's saturday and it's sunny. beautiful day ahead. we are monitoring winds. what to expect as far as your

temperatures. full forecast, plus your allergy report, coming up. but first we shine the spotlight on one of the most bl century. whoopi goldberg moved to berkeley in the 1970s and joined a theater group before her iconic one-woman show led her to broadway. she is only one of a few egot winners. she's also a human rights activist, taking part in women's day marches and advocating for lbgtq rights. we salute you, whoopi goldberg.

people we spoke with are excited to get back in front of the big screen and relieved safety protocols are in place. let's turn to vianey a flan for a check of our microclimate forecast. if it's anything like yesterday, windy, chilly, maybe perfect weather to go watch a movie. >> i think so. it did get a little chilly at night. and definitely noticed the breezy to windy conditions. gustier winds in the higher elevations today. but it will be dry and sunny. 46 degrees right now in san francisco. how beautiful are those clear skies. what a fantastic way to kick off our weekend. san jose, 44 degrees. plenty of sunshine through there as well. and how about a look over walnut creek. 40 degrees right now. we are still in the 30s in some

spots, including in the north bay. so it is rather cold. a closer look at doppler radar. i want to show you this because it's not very active, right. this is what a radar looks like. we have the high pressure dominating. that's been keeping us dry and warm the last few days. what can you expect for today? great question. as i mentioned, windy offshore conditions expected for the higher elevation areas. winds from the northeast. temperatures will remain in the low to mid-60s through the afternoon. 64 degrees in san jose. 63, palo alto. san francisco, 62. martinez, 64. santa rosa, 65 degrees. a great day to go outside and get fresh air. it will be gusty at times. so i want to pay attention to this wind gust and direction forecast. because if you look at the color code on the top, where the purple color is a little bit, that's the higher elevations. that's where things could get a little gustier.

45, 50 plus-mile-per-hour winds. it stays in the 50 to 25-mile-per-hour range everywhere else. along the coastline and mountain areas, you'll definitely notice the winds a lot more. pause of the winds, we are expected to see a pretty high pollen count today. take advantage of the sunshine. cedar, ash, juniper, pine will be high. mold will be moderate. we are expecting pollen counts higher heading into tomorrow. definitely grab the allergy medicine as you head out the door today. we have the high pressure that will continue to dominate the next several days. we have a system that passes but just misses us. so it keeps us dry. and our next chance of rain right now isn't looking like it will happen the start of the week but maybe into next weekend. thursday right now, you can see the low pressure system off in the pacific likely making its approach. what can you expect the next seven days?

it will continue into the early morning hours in the northeast. tie things areas. monday, tuesday, wednesday in the 60s for inland areas. and san francisco, low 60s expected more the remainder of the week. but no rain in sight. let's continue with your climate in crisis series. of course my climate hacks. you may remember a couple weeks ago i talked about an eco-friendly swap with your toothbrush. what about the toothpaste tube? check it out. >> my dentist always says brushing twice a day is one of the first steps to having healthy teeth. i made a switch to bamboo to save on plastic. now it thats me thinking, what is this plastic tube of tooth baste doing to our planet? here's the problem. from the packaging, to the harmful ingredients, none of it is good for mother earth.

tubes and caps are made of micro plastics. they are the size of a sesame seed and don't break down easily. so when we toss the containeani. so what can you do? instead of the plastic tube, go for the recyclable metal with sustainable packaging. here's the payoff. it should last three months. if you start buying it in sustainable packaging you would a verizon four of the plastic containers. say everyone in san francisco made the switch. we would keep 3.5 million plastic toothpaste tubes out of the landfill. for morphology me on nbc vianey arana and nbcbayarea.com/climatehacks. if you're looking for find

pages and nbcbayarea.com/climatehacks. kira. >> great. all your climate hacks have been really great information and informing us on things i didn't know. i didn't know about those microplastics in the caps of the toothpaste. vianey, thanks so much. we'll see you again in a few minutes. still ahead on "today in the bay", if you look closely around the east bay, you may find some hidden treasures. we will introduce you to the man who is bringing smiles to strangers with his surprise art.

our bay area proud series is all about people doing nice thing for one another. these days we could all use a little smile. that is what one east bay man is trying to do with his art. here's garvin thomas. >> reporter: there are many ways to leave your mark on this world. dave coleman knows that. in fact, he's been leaving quite a few of them around his

hometown of castro valley. they are meant simply to leave a smile on people's faces as long as they know just where to look. >> i like play. one shouldn't outgrow the ability to play. >> dave has always been a bit of a tinkerrer. his maker mode kind of went into overdrive. he built drones and remote-controlled vehicles from scratch. >> i was pretty proud of this. >> reporter: and he built his own remote submersible. it was on his cnc router that he began carving out a new niche for himselves, faces. once finished he got the idea to place them on trees and telephone poles around town and got a kick of the idea of people discovering them. >> it is fun for me. and it tickles my creative bones

or whatever. but added bonus, it's a kick for people to find these things. >> reporter: that has spread to these, fairy doors. dave cars them, local girl scouts decorate them. then he places them at the base of telephone poles around town. . >> a total of 96 now. so i've done a lot of those. >> reporter: dave has a map of where every single fairy door is but doesn't want to make that public. being surprised by them, he says, is part of the magic. bringing smiles to his community part of his service. garvin thomas, nbc bay area news. so cute. we do have much more ahead for you on "today in the bay". coming up, bay area native and basketball star jeremy lin shares his story with racism on the court. there's never a bad time to enjoy my newest sauced & loaded curly fries. try triple cheddar or spicy pepper jack,

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saturday, february 27th. 7:29 as we take a live look outside at the sun rising over people setting up for the rose garden farmers market in san jose. it's on dana avenue. it opens at 9:00 this morning, if you're looking to head out and get fresh produce. thank you so much for joining us. i'm kira klapper. vianey arana joins us for a look at your microclimate forecast this weekend. hey, v. >> farmers markets usually offer sustainable and eco-friendly options. you don't have to deal with the packaging. take your reusable bag. go on a nice walk. 44 in san jose. it is a little chilly in other spots, though. look at the current temperatures. livermore still in the 30s. santa cruz as well. temperatures will be lovely, warming up comfortably into the low to mid-60s.

and windy mountains today. more details on that and what to expect ahead in just a few. . >> all right. see you then, and capitol hill. the house overneed passed the massive $1.9 trillion covid relief package. the bill will provide $1,400 direct payments to many americans, extend unemployment benefits through august, it will expand tax credits for families and low-income workers. the relief package would allot billions of dollars for schools to get students back safely into their classrooms. but a sticking point is the provision to gradually raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour. it's included, but it is likely going to be refused by the senate this coming week. if the american rescue plan is enacted it would be the sixth round of aid from the federal government during the coronavirus pandemic. happening now, it is the second day of the conservative political action conference.

also known as cpac. a gathering of conservative activists. the event kicked off yesterday with former president trump's allies like missouri senator josh hawley, senator ted cruz of texas, speaking about false claims of election fraud and covid shutdowns. former president trump is expected to speak and close out the conference tomorrow. so we will definitely have more on that. a third covid vaccine has just passed a critical hurdle and final approval is expected to happen as early as today. johnson & johnson says it's ready to ship millions of covid vaccine doses within days. an fda advisory panel yesterday recommended the fda go ahead with granting the single shot emergency use authorization. stanford dr. haley gans is on the panel that researched and voted for approval. we asked her what her response is to people worried about vaccine safety. >> the way information was shared in this particular

pandemic was very different in the way we shared previously. so it was much quicker. there was a lot more collaboration that allowed all of this to happen. so people really shouldn't be concerned that the science was the part that was disrupted. it was all the other red tape and everything else that people typically have to go through. johnson & johnson said it will deliver 20 million doses by march. governor newsom says california can expect to receive 1 million doses in the next three weeks. remember, nbc has launched a website to help you. the goal is to connect you to all the information you need to secure your covid vaccine appointment. you go to the website, select your state, your occupation, your age. and you will see the closest locations to where you can get your vaccine. just go to planyourvaccine.com. now, to a new way to worship. beginning this weekend. the supreme court ruled santa clara county must allow indoor

religious services to resume at 20% capacity. this reverses an earlier ruling from the 9th circuit court of appeals. south bay health leaders say they are disappointed in the supreme court's decision, saying they are still risky. parents and high school students have been waiting almost a year for this news. livermore valley joint unified will start in-person classes next month. preschool through 12th grade will be allowed to return to campus. march 4th, pleasanton preschoolers to second graders will be able to see their teachers once again. if alameda county remains in the red tier for five days, high schoolers will be invited back to school on march 11th. san jose unified will be opening its doors in some form in april. primarily because teachers are starting to get their vaccines this has been a tough time for parents. dozens of them rallying in

cities across the bay area tonight. >> we're happy that the other school districts are taking notice and doing the right thing and opening up the schools. we're hoping it's a positive trend. i think the district needs to wake up and get on board. >> this rally was outside lee high school in san jose. it's part of the campbell union high school district. other parents and students gathered here in el cerrito still waiting for their schools to reopen. the mayor of antioch is pushing forward with his police reform plan. he was planning to take action next month. but a robbery and shooting inside of a target store in antioch had him urging the city council last night to consider reforms now. among the proposals, establishing a mental health crisis response team and increasing police accountability through body-worn cameras. >> today's measure, in my opinion, are common sense solution that will provide our police department with the necessary tools to do their job in a manner that will allow for

the community to feel safe, respected. >> the council did vote to move forward with looking into how much body cameras will cost. and information on different models. happening today, there will be a rally and march to support the asian community on the peninsula. the rally, called "stand for asians" was organized by 12-year-old san mateo middle school student ashlyn so. the rally starts at 1:00 this afternoon at central park in san mateo. for years the bay area has seen jeremy lin grow and succeed right in front of our eyes. from palo alto, to harvard, to the nba. this week was perhaps his biggest impact. he has revealed he has been called an anti-asian slur on the court. he is opening a dialogue about asian hate.

here's "today in the bay" sergio quintana >> reporter: steve kerr says he backs an investigation by the nba. >> i applaud jeremy for his words and echo his sentiments regarding racism against the asian-american community. >> reporter: palo alto native and veteran jeremy lin took to facebook writing in part, being a nine-year nba veteran doesn't protect me from being called coronavirus on the court. being a man of faith doesn't mean i don't fight for justice for myself and others. so here we are again sharing how we feel. is anyone listening? it's not yet clear when he was called a derogatory name on the court. he joined the g league santa cruz warriors in january. after spending more than a year in the chinese basketball league. prior to that he spent several years in the nba and became a global fan favorite. he has recently become more vocal about anti-asian violence.

during a race in america series he describes one moment as a college player for harvard when he was called an asian slur in front of a referee. >> my teammates heard it. their teammates heard it. nobody did anything about it. one of my teammates got into the ref's face and said i know you heard him say that. you're not going to do anything about it. >> reporter: the nba has not shared details about the investigation or any possible sanctions. sergio quintana, bay area news. >> as you just heard, jeremy lin will be part of our next installment of "race in america," our ongoing issues about race in society. and what is being done to combat it. our next "race in america" the conversation airs march 18th. telemundo and comcast have partnered with the bay area-based asian pacific fund. we will provide grants to organizations working to stop attacks against asians.

if you want to donate, any amount helps. we have put a link on nbcbayarea.com. >> shifting gears now, one of the giants biggest stars is back. catcher buster posey opted out of last season. he wanted to spend time with his family during the pandemic. he has two sets of twins. now he is back to playing the game he loves. he says he feels rejuvenated, even if this ends up being his final season with the giants. . >> sure, it's gone through my mind. for me the biggest goal this year is to go, cliche as it is, to go one day at a time and try to focus on what needs to be accomplished to or that day and not try to get too ahead. . >> tomorrow's game is against the angels. 7:39. paving the way for the next generation. we'll tell you about the goals of the first black secretary of state of california.

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7:41. we take a live look outside. the sun rising over a hazy walnut creek. mostly sunny today. a little bit of breeze picking up. that means your allergies might be kicking up as well. vianey arana will be along in a few minutes with your full microclimate forecast. as part of our black history month coverage, we are highlighting african-americans who are changemakers. "today in the bay"'s anchor marcus washington spoke with dr. shirley weber, the first black person to be california's secretary of state. she tells marcus her hope is to help all california answer have a voice when they vote. . >> the main responsibility is t the nation. so it's really quite a turnaround in history when we

think all of those who have been denied the chance to vote, who had restrictions put on them if they wanted to vote. and now the daughter of one of those individuals is actually in charge oven suring that every california an has the right to vote. >> dr. webber was appointed after alex padilla took over vice president kamala harris's congressional seat. at 7:43, we do have much more news ahead. vianey has your full forecast. we hope you stay with us.

hi there. good morning. lovely start. we've got so much sunshine out there. if you haven't already gone the rays of sunshine through your window, take advantage and go outside. 46 in san francisco. great start overall. a live look over san jose. 44 degrees. so it is a little chillier right now if you usually take your pup on an early walk. bundle up.

walnut creek, 40 degrees. even binx doesn't like the cold. we are dealing with calm weather overall. high pressure has been keeping us dry and warm, giving us spring-like vibes around here. we will be keeping this dry weather through the weekend and into the start of the workweek. what can you expect when it comes to your temperatures? well, we will be in the 60s. we have offshore windows from the northwest. it will be windier for higher elevations. that's where we will see the stronger gusts. if you notice the color bar right up top, it gives you an idea of wind speed.uld see gusts up to 45 plus miles per hour. everywhere else we're talking 25, 30 where you see the orange

hues there. and around the cost line as well. something to keep in mind heading into this afternoon, once the wind kicks up, our allergies are going to start to act up. so what can we expect when it comes to the allergy forecast? well, we've got tree pollen. it is pretty high for today. it will get higher heading into tomorrow. please make sure not to forget or else it will be a hot mess. mold will be moderate for today. we will keep sunshine for tomorrow. we have that high pressure sticking around keeping us a chance of rain away at least through wednesday and thursday. if you notice in the pacific the time bar says thursday, march 4th. there is a low pressure system turning off to the area into next weekend. we might possibly see rain. we're still taofr out. we will know as we get closer.

the seven-day forecast is still looking dry. our temperatures will remain in the upper 60s all week long in the inland areas. and how about san francisco. well, we will remain in the and into tomorrow. you' you're hanging out around e coastline, bundle up regardless. the sun will be out. i plan on taking binx on a nice long walk so he is not wired up all evening. >> you're a great dog mom, vianey. we'll be right back after this. hope you stay with us. is in

welcome back at 7:50 on your saturday morning. this is a live look outside over the oakland coliseum where fema and the california office of emergency services are hosting a covid vaccination site. it is by appointment only. it is open seven days a week, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. a beautiful sunny day to get out approximate get your vaccine. it has been nearly a full year since many americans were pushed out of the office, out of the classroom and in front of their computers at home. now they are facing anxiety and fatigue. researchers from stanford university is telling us why. vicky nguyen reports.

>> reporter: from face time to teams and zoom, they are the video conferencing apps that kept us connected even with epic fails. . >> i'm here live. i'm not a cat. >> reporter: after a year of meeting those "brady bunch" boxes many can't help but feel burnt out. jonathan is a principal at an l.a. area school and spends 10 hours a day on zoom calls. >> being on zoom all day long can be incredibly exhausting. >> reporter: it's not all in your head. researchers have been studying what they call zoom fatigue, looking into the psychology of video conferencing and the effects on brain. to pinpoint the reasons it can leave you exhausted. >> it is like a fire hose.commu. >> reporter: he studied frequent zoomers and found 1 in 10 fell high level of fatigue. one of the reasons we're so bogged down, all of those eyes

staring back at us >> reporter: it's as if everyone in the elevator stopped looking at their phones and turned to stare at you. >> reporter: the nonverbal cues like a smile style aren't easily observed. leaving us to give a thumbs up. it can cause our brains to feel beat. . >> i will take in person meetings over zoom any day of the week. >> reporter: another culprit, you. that mirrored image may make you more critical of your appearance and actions. . >> it's stressful. it causes us to have negative emotions. >> reporter: and of course the strain on mobility. >> i'm forced to sit in this cone, this field of view of the camera. >> reporter: researchers found sitting still for hours at a time during meetings not only wears you down but can make you less creative and less

productive. . >> that was vicky nguyen reporting. virtual calls may affect us more mentally than anyone expected. apparently one of the best tips is to turn off your self-view. it keeps your camera but stops you from seeing yourself and overanalyzing yourself. after the break, a star-studded night that you can see only here on nbc bay area. what to expect at tomorrow night's golden globes hosted by tina fey and amy poehler. but first, during this black history month we want to shine the spotlight on a bay area education pioneer. dr. ruth b. love began her career teaching in oakland. she was appointed to school superintendent in 1975 following the assassination of marcus foster, making her the first black female to hold that role. dr. love left the position in 1981 to become the superintendent of schools in chicago. in 2015, layer libby schaaf

named april 26th dr. ruth love day in the city of oakland for her contributions to the city. "today in the bay" salutes the life of educator dr. ruth b. love.

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right here on nbc bay area tomorrow night, the golden globes will be airing. fan favorites tina fey and amy poehler are returning. it's their fourth time hosting the event, but of course the first time with the event being all virtual, which they say presents a new set of challenges. a little bit of the lineup, netflix's retro hollywood saga mink, followed by the five nods for the trial of the chicago seven. the golden globes airs at 5:00 approximately tomorrow night. it is time for our clear the

shelters segment featuring pets in need. patrick and papy are a ponded pair of senior cats. patrick is 10, papy 14. they need to be adopted together. that's pets in need say they are two of the nicest cats they have ever met. their foster mom says they're curious, sweet, acknowledge i'll. they love exploring new faces. they love cuddling. they enjoy napping in the sun. people watching through the windows. patrick loves rolling around and stretching. papy likes to curl up next to your feet. they are technically seniors but pause they are so playful, pets in need say you would never know that. go to pets in need.org or just give them a call. very cute. and, vianey, pets in need shelters if your binx boy will be next to you. i assume he's still napping.

. >> you might hear a bark. >> maybe we will see him tomorrow morning. thank you for making us part of your saturday morning. we hope to see you tomorrow. we leave you this tkporpblg shot of sunshine over san francisco.

. narrator: when you see this symbol, you know you're watching television that is educational and informational. the more you know on nbc. dylan: hi, everybody. i'm dylan dreyer and this is "earth odyssey". today we discover all the unique and mysterious animals that call madagascar home. like the ring-tailed lemur; a creature that still has scientists scratching their heads. plus, although this land is almost impossible to walk on, one animal's feet has enough padding to make this place its pad. and later, we head to the caves where one reptile lives, but why and how it lives there is a mystery.