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age will lower to 16. we'll tell you about the resources you will need to book your appointment. but first, a live look outside at the pacifica pier which is officially back open. it had been closed after damage from a winter storm. a 40 foot section crumbled into the ocean. that far end of the l-shaped pier will remain closed, but the one closest to us reopened yesterday. this will be the first weekend that fisherman, crabbers and all can use it once again. good saturday morning to you. it is april 3, thank you so much for starting your weekend with us. i'm keara clapper. let's get your microclimate forecast. >> and we're starting with cloudy skies. if you love around the coast, you probably noticed the fog. and we're cooling things off significantly too thanks to the exit of the high pressure system

that brought those record temperatures earlier this week and into the later portion thursday as well. right now in san jose, 51. if you are wondering what can we expect? dry weather, not tracking any rain today or tomorrow. but it will be cool. so we'll get a mix of clouds and sunshine. a little bit of that peeking through and then looking out ahead, this cool weather is here to stay. so more spring-like temperatures around here and even though we need the rain, i'll have the answer to when we might get it coming up. now to a new warning from bay area health leaders as people make their easter passover and spring break plans. celebrate but don't let your guard down. the solano county health director is saying reverting back into the purple tier is a possibility. solano county is one of the counties in red which means loosened restrictions. but there is a possibility of

another covid wave and concern of businesses closing again. union hotel sadly understands the toll coronavirus can take on a family. >> my aunt, my uncle and two of my cousins, in one week. >> reporter: that is why he says the warning from the health officer should not be taken lightly. and this doctor surges people to take all precautions. to prevent a surge of cases and keep our county from reverting back to the purple tier. >> i don't know if i could handle it going back to purple. i might just give up. >> reporter: solano county was the first to open up vaccinations to people 50 or older. a proactive move to try to slow down infections. but the majority of new cases reportedly involves younger people in the county.

ucsf infectious disease expert dr. rutherford says that people need to stay vigilant because 70% of people in california haven't been vaccinated yet. he says people need to be cautious. >> not to kind of cast everything aside and take your masks off and congregate in these large groups. that is how we get -- that is how we start to move back up the chain. the last thing people will want to do is to end up back in purple. >> i know a lot of people have been vaccinated already, but i also feel very comfortable because i know that people have been doing the right thing about staying at home. >> so people get it together. o. >> reporter: nbc bay area news. and this is a big miami stone. this weekend is one of the first where many americans are vaccinated and covid-19

restrictions have loosened. despite advancements with vaccines, national health advisers are urging people to stay safe and don't gather in large groups outside of your immediate family. so for those looking to celebrate, what do experts consider safe activities? the cdc is urging virtual church services or outdoor church services. outdoor celebrations. and for those easter egg hunts, limit them to your immediate family. happening today, people in east palo alto who are 18 and older are now eligible to receive the covid-19 vaccine. the city opened a vaccine clinic yesterday in the parking lot of cesar chavez middle school. it is the first time that they have administered the johnson & johnson vaccine. the hope is to give out 500 shots per day, it is a one dose shot. antonio lopez will speak this

morning on how clinic will be a life changer. you are encouraged to sign up for an appointment. and oakland coliseum vaccination site is set to close in the coming week. according to the chronicle, fema rejected the request to keep it open. leaders say that the program was meant to target hard hit communities and it fulfilled that goal. more vaccines are coming to california. governor newsom announced the state will see a huge jump in the number of doses by next week. it is expecting to receive 2.4 million doses of the pfizer and moderna shots. two weeks ago that number was at 1.8 million. and the governor says that that is why he is able to expand eligibility to all adults beginning april 15th. so far 38% of californians have

received at least one dose. and if you have yet to get your vaccine, you may want to get going because of more people becoming eligible, appointments are harder to come by. doing some smart research could put you closer to the head of the line. chris will be showing us how to use online tools to book your shot. >> reporter: this is the third time we've made this video because so much is changing so fast. since the floodgates are basically open now, we'll run you through some of the official and unofficial places that you can use to hunt down where and when vaccine a points are available. your best bet might be researching both to maximize your chances of getting a slot. so begin at vaccine finder.org. it plots availability on a man by zip code. green dots have open appointments and you can trust

it. it is supported by the cdc. california's official website is my turn.ca.gov. if it has no open appointment, check with your local health department. and pharmacies like safe way, walgreen's and cvs are offering appointments and you can book directly with them. and some say that batches of new open a point thes are posted each night. we asked about that and a rep said knew appointments own at various times of the day. we watched one night and midnight came and went with no big change. but then we saw a spike around 1:00 a.m. the number of cvs locations with open slots statewide shot from just 15 to 149. and then a steady morning dropoff. they were almost all gone by 10:00 a.m. some unofficial websites like

vax max.com might help you do some leg work. they comb multiple clinic and pharmacy sites and then combine data into lists or maps that are simple to use. you don't even have to register, just certainly. what about doses that are leftover at smaller clinics and pharmacies? my colleague says that dr. b has an unofficial standby list. if you sign up, dr. b will send you a time sensitive alert to snag a surplus shot. you enroll at hi dr. b.com with your mobile phone number and other info. and so you can read the privacy policy at the bottom of the web sites. so that is how to get a covid-19 vaccine part three. if everything changes again and we have to make part four, we'll have it for you right here. now a live look across the bay area where indoor

entertainment will be allowed in just a matter of week. state health leaders say that doors can open april 15th, but crowd size s will be limited. and some people worry that the limited capacity will keep many venues closed. owners of piano fight, an independent music venue in san francisco, tell us that after being close for more than a year, hosting small audiences won't be enough. >> the idea of operating at, you know, far from full capacity is just financially a losing proposition. so i'd be pretty surprised if you saw a bunch of venues open on april 15. >> for now you will most likely have to continue enjoying outside entertainment. and we have much more ahead including the certainly for the motive in yesterday's attack on the u.s. capitol that left one officer dead. we have the latest developments out of washington, d.c.

welcome back. a live look for you. a glorious heavenly glow over walnut creek. hopefully you can get out and enjoy some of the sunshine today. cooler temperatures and your full forecast in about five minutes. a live look for you at capitol hill in washington, d.c. where flags are flying at half-staff. it is the second time in less than three months that capitol police officer has been killed in the line of duty. officer william billy evans, an 18 year veteran, died yesterday when a man rammed his car into a security another officer also was injuat evans' body was taken fr the hospital to the medical examiner's office. police say this man 25-year-old noah green is responsible for

the attack. investigators say that green hit the officers and the bear kad and jumped out and lunged at them with a knife. the officers opened fire killing green. no word yet on a motive. the capitol complex was locked down for about two hours. congress is in recess. most lawmakers were not there. and we do have much more ahead. coming up, is four vaccine options better than three? why the top infectious disease expert says it may not be needed. and we are going to see a cooldown today just in time for the weekend activities. i'll have that plus your latest climate.

welcome back. a live look outside over san jose. cloudy skies. we saw a cooldown yesterday and the winds picking up. we'll have your holiday weekend forecast coming up.

but first astrazeneca's covid vaccine being used in europe is still not near approval in the u.s. and it might not be needed at all, at least that is the word from dr. anthony fauci. he tells reuters that the u.s. can likely vaccinate our entire population with the current three vaccines, pfizer, moderna and johnson & johnson. and more motivation for some, the cdc says if you are fully vaccinated, it is safe to travel within the u.s., no quarantine and no negative covid test needed. new guidelines specifically reference grandparents can now safely see their grandparents in other parts of the u.s. but the cdc held firm on its stance that nonvaccinated people should avoid travel. masks still are recommended. most enter national travelers even u.s. citizens will need to get a negative covid test before entering the u.s. time to check in on our

forecast. i remember at this time last weekend, we were saying that there was a possibility of rain tomorrow which could have impacted easter egg hunts. but it sounds like now we're just dealing with a cooldown. >> exactly. that original system that we were hoping would bring rain, i know it is easter sunday, but we need the rain, but it looks like that it will stay on the pacific, not really impacting us. so the cooldown will be much appreciated though because we saw record highs wednesday and thursday in san jose, san francisco. so let's take a look at your headlines for today. we see that fog. it started to make its return yesterday thanks to and onshore flow. chilly 40s right now, but we'll see a mix of sun and clouds. so let's take a look at the current temperatures. in the 40s and 50s for the most part. 39. a napa getting down to and right now half moon bay,

down to 6 miles in terms of visibility. some fog in the santa cruz area. and you will see the cloud cover if you look outside your window. and look at the forecast right now, in the north bay, 47 degrees. we have a lot of cloud cover. and that high pressure that was keeping us dry and warm has continued to make its exit east. now taking that weather out of the area. and we'll enjoy a much cooler saturday. so 45 degrees right now in dublin, remember yesterday we were really quick to sort of warm to the 60s. today not so much. doppler radar, you can see that things are calm in terms of the weather pattern. but i want to show you the highs this afternoon, because it is a significant drop when you compare. san jose, 66. con concord, 66. and half moon bay, 65. and so you will notice the cloud cover and look at the long range

outlook. next chance of seeing rain, we're hoping to maybe get some rain heading into the second week of april. but right now, this is what your "7-day forecast" is looking like. 57 in san francisco for today. 58 for tomorrow. and then we sort of stay in the 50s and 60s really for the next several days. inland temperatures back down to more seasonable, we were above normal for this time of year. and easter sunday enjoy the 60s very calm, cool, comfortable weather. perfect day for hiking. monday, tuesday, wednesday, 69 and then back into the 70s wednesday and thursday. overnight lows remain in the 40s. so enjoy your saturday. and now the climate hack of the day, this one i think that you will use it every day because i have been using it so far. take a look.

>> i wash my hands so many times a day that i can't even keep count. so my hands are constantly dry and i'm reaching for the lotion. but the majority of them come in plastic bottles. it is no secret that the plastic bottles are bad for the plan either. johnson & johnson says that nearly 40% of americans don't recycle in the bathroom at all partially because things like lotion bottles need to be clean in order to be recycled so that means taking an extra step. but time for your climate hack. i found this bar lotion at the store. just warm it up between your fingers to activate it. no plastic packaging going to chemicals and no harsh chemicals and it smells great. a bar lotion can last two to three months. so if anybody stopped buying

lotion and switched to the bars, we would save 1.7 million plastic bottles from the landfill every year. and i have it right here. i put it on my knuckles, in between my hands. it smells so good and leaves my hands super soft. >> that is a great hack. vianey, my little 4-year-old son has gotten so good at getting his bubbles going up to his wrist and his knuckles are so crack, so i'll have to take your hack home with me. thanks. and still ahead on "today in the bay" -- ♪♪ >> you put your right foot in and -- >> a the pandemic keeps many people apart, this daily dance party is helping people in one neighborhood stay connected. it will make you bay area proud.

in early days of the

pandemic, there were a lot of novelties. zoom happy hour, the 8:00 how will howl, but many lost steam. but there is a daily dance party that is keeping some neighbors together. >> reporter: one year into the pandemic and there are so many new routines, we can't wait to get rid of. like keeping our masks on and our distance from each other. but at the san mateo rec center, a group of neighbors actually threw a party for the anniversary of their pandemic routine. ♪♪ ♪ you put your right arm in, you ♪ >> they have been dancing at 4:00 p.m. every day for 365 straight days. >> none of us thought when we started that it would be 365. >> reporter: lynn camera came up with the idea last march.

she wanted a way for her neig do the hokey pokey. everybody knows it. half of us don't remember the other dances. >> reporter: diane says early on in the pandemic the hokey pokey was the thing that got her out of bed and dressed every day. >> we have been sticking together and help each other through it. >> reporter: through spring, summer, winter and fall. through rain, wind and -- >> you do the hokey pokey and you turn yourself around. >> reporter: yes, even under smoke filled skies, they came out and danced. one bit of guaranteed human interaction the day no matter what >> christmas day, i had my dinner home alone but we had the

hokey pokey group before that. >> reporter: ava has lived next door to many of these people for decades. but has never felt closer to them. >> i think that it is one more layer of connecting perhaps than we have done. maybe a deeper connection than we had before. >> reporter: the group promised each other early on that they would keep their dancing streak going until the pandemic was over. but they still haven't defined what that means. it seems that while everyone is in a rush to be done with all the bad things from the past year, they want to still hold on to the good. because in life, isn't that what it is all about? garvin thomas, nbc bay area news. >> i love that. that is what it is all about. we have much more ahead for you on "today in the bay." coming up, which bay area county is warning that it could soon

take a step backward and be forced to tighten restrictions? house leaders are warning why this weekend is so critical.

californiansweeks, anyone 16 and older will be eligible. we'll have tips with how to score your appointment. but first a live look outside, cloudy skies at the pacifica pier which is finally back open. it had been closed after damage from a winter storm. a 40-foot the section of concrete railings crumbled. and the end of the l-shaped pier will remain closed but the distance is open.

good morning to you. thank you for joining us. vianey arana has a quick look at your for the rest of the bay weather and it is going to remain dry this weekend. so definitely back down to a little bit more seasonable for this time of year. we shouldn't be in the 80s, but that is what we saw wednesday and thursday. take a look at your headlines for the day, this is what we'll be monitoring for today and tomorrow. we have the return of the fog and the cloud, today we'll get a mix of sunshine and some of those clouds will be sticking around especially around the coastline. looking out ahead, the cool weather is here to stay. so i'll have a closer look at your extended forecast and dog day coming up. now to a new message from bay area health leaders as people make their easter

passover and spring break plans. celebrate but don't let your guard down. the s solano county health dire toy says that they could get back into the purchase he will. >> this is real. >> reporter: the owner of the union hotel sadly understands the toll coronavirus can take on a family. >> my aunt, my uncle and two of my cousins, in one week. >> reporter: that is why he says the warning from the health officer should not be taken lightly. and this doctor urges people to take all precautions.

>> i don't know if i could handle it going back to purple. i might just give up. >> reporter: solano county was the first to open up vaccinations to people 50 or older. a proactive move to try to slow down infections. but the majority of new cases reportedly involves younger people in the county. ucsf infectious disease expert dr. rutherford says that people need to stay vigilant because 70% of people in california haven't been vaccinated yet. he says people need to be cautious. >> not to kind of cast everything aside and take your masks off and congregate in these large groups. that is how we get -- that is how we start to move back up the chain. the last thing people will want to do is to end up back in purple. >> i know a lot of people have been vaccinated already, but i also feel very comfortable because i know that people have been doing the right thing about staying at home. >> so people get it together.

do your thing, do your job. so we can stay open. >> reporter: nbc bay area news. andin palo alto 18 and olderallowed to get the vaccine. this is the first time that they have had ministered the johnson & johnson vaccine, that is the one dose shot. they hope to give 500 every day. this morning they will talk about how it is a life changer for east palo alto. for an appointment before you go. and now to a followup story, the oakland coliseum vaccination site is set to close in the coming weeks. we had reported that the county was trying to extend the clinic.

fema unfortunately rejected that saying that the eight week program was meant to target hard hit communities and it fulfilled that goal. it will close april 11th. more vaccines are coming to california. the state will see a huge jump in the number of doses, expecting to receive 2.4 million doses. two weeks ago, it was at 1.8 million. the governor says that that is why he is able to expand eligibility to all adults beginning april 15. so far 38% of californians have received at least one dose. if you haven't started vaccine hunting so to speak, you may want to get going because as more people become eligible, appointments likely will be harder to come by. some are doing research and it could put you closer to the front of the line. ow to use online tools

to book your shot. >> reporter: this is the third time we've made this video because so much is changing so fast. since the floodgates are basically open now, we'll run you through some of the official and unofficial places that you can use to hunt down where and when vaccine appointments are available. your best bet might be researching both to maximize your chances of getting a slot. so begin at vaccinefinder.org. it plots availability on a map by zip code. green dots have open appointments and you can trust it. it is supported by the cdc. california's official website is myturn.ca.gov. if it has no open appointments, check with your local health department. and pharmacies like safeway, walgreen's and cvs are offering appointments and you can book directly with them.

and some say that batches of new open appointments are posted each night. we asked about that and a rep said new appointments open at various times of the day. we watched one night and midnight came and went with no big change. but then we saw a spike around 1:00 a.m. the number of cvs locations with open slots statewide shot from just 15 to 149. and then a steady morning dropoff. they were almost all gone by 10:00 a.m. some unofficial websites like vax max.com might help you do some leg work. they com you don't even have to register, just search. what about doses that are leftover at smaller clinics and pharmacies? my colleague says that dr. b has an unofficial standby list.

if you sign up, dr. b will send you a time sensitive alert to snag a surplus shot. you enroll at hi dr. b.com with your mobile phone number and other info. and so you can read the privacy policy at the bottom of the web sites. so that is how to get a covid-19 vaccine part three. if everything changes again and we have to make part four, we'll have it for you right here. and we do have much more online. he has been vaccine hunting this week. and you can find his how-to series on our streaming platform on our website and on our youtube channel. and at 7:38, here is a live look for you across the bay area this morning. indoor entertainment will be allowed in just a matter of weeks. state health leaders say that

indoor events can open april 15th. but crowd sizes will be limited based on county restrictions. some people worry that the limited capacity will keep many venues closed. we spoke people and they say that they are deep in debt and hosting small audiences won't be enough. >> the idea of operating at far from full capacity is just financially a losing proposition. so i'd be surprised if you saw a bunch of venues own april 159. >> and those who are fully coulo shoulder but must still wear their masks. warriors were the first local team to suggest negative

covid tests before industry. they are still ironing out all the details with san francisco health officials before announcing when fans will be allowed back inside. and now it that children and teachers are returning to the classroom, one group is now getting their jobs back. crossing guards. a retired man decided more than a decade ago to help out by becoming a crossing guard for the scott lane elementary school. and he tells us when schools were closed, he had nothing to do. and now he is thrilled to be back and welcome home the students and parents. >> i like the people out here. i love my job. >> and we thank him for his 17 years of crossing guard work. and still to come, crowds

and traffic jams, we're talking spring break.

welcome back at 7:42. clouds and haze as we look over the golden gate bridge on this holy weekend. vianey arana will have your full microclimate forecast in a few minutes. first a crackdown on gatherings in oakland in weekend. large crowds have been gathering at lake merrick, but people say that the neighborhood needs attention. neighbors say that this is a typical weekend at lake merritt these days. and so this weekend there will be crackdown and road closure ir

emergency vehicles. and coming up, we'll have a full look at your microclimate forecast.

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. i hope that you are having a fantastic start to your day. a great shot of south lake tahoe. beautiful skies there. but we have a little more cloud cover here in the bay area. the reason for that is because we have a marine layer hanging on tight. and so let's get right to your headlines for this weekend. we'll get a mix of sun and clouds, the cool weather is here to stay. not just for today and tomorrow, but it looks like for an extended period of time. current temperatures, 40s and 50s. and we do have some fog around half moon bay down to about 6 miles of advisability also up through the north bay as well. now as far as what is going on with doppler radar and

satellite, we need rain, but it doesn't look like much in the way of rain. monday, tuesday, wednesday, that is when we were tracking the possibility, but it looks like the system will stay off to the pacific. look at that, upper 50s, low to mid-60s in the interior valleys. and we'll only go down from here. we'll be cloudy tomorrow and then seasonable weather remains not just for san francisco but also inland areas. so easter sunday it will be cool and comfortable. and time for the dog walking forecast. it is about 51 in san jose. you don't have to worry about it being too hot to walk your pup today because the cool weather will be fantastic for really anytime of the date. binx might get an extra walk today. and coastline will be chillier because of the marine layer. so we'll be in the 50s and it is time for binx pal of the day.

meet mr. snoop. how adorable. they have the same brown eyes. could probably be cousins. don't forget to send me go toes of your pets and pups. i got a ton of them and i truly appreciate them. tomorrow sunday, i'll start featuring a plant of the day because people always ask me what kind of plants i have. so stay tuned for that tomorrow. but mr. snoop, i hope you have a lovely saturday walk with your human. and everybody else make sure that you take your pets out for an extra walk today because it will be cool. >> yeah, mr. snoop and binx getting their groove on today.

you can see a little indication of the weather that we can expect this weekend as we wrap up passover and welcome easter sunday. vianey arana says the cooldown will stick with us, but nice to get out and enjoy fresh air today. if you have been more stressed or anxious during this pandemic, you are not alone. there are many apps to manage your mental health. and liz mclaughlin reports on what you need to know before you use one. >> boy, it has been challenging for all of us. >> reporter: stresses of the past year have pushed a new wave of users to seek out mental

health apps. >> a way to break down that barrier in a whole host of people who never accessed care before. >> reporter: talk space is an hl subscription. >> you enter your own hipaa compliance therapy room where you can communicate and write something at any point day or night. >> reporter: interactions are protected by hipaa, a if i recall data privacy law. >> we do not sell the data. >> reporter: but not all apps are created equal. with thousands on the market offering everything from breathing exercises to ai chat box, many unregulated. >> they operate in a gray area where the app itself is not covered by the law connecting you directly with a doctor. >> reporter: and an investigation found that

widely. in some cases data was shared with third parties. including facebook. >> the fact that you are seeking care for mental health could be a piece of data that is used for targeted ads or ending up harnessing other purposes that you might not be contractible comfortable with. >> reporter: and so they suggest doing research about the app's privacy policies before you download. liz mclaughlin, nbc news. and after the break, a dramatic ending for stanford women's basketball putting them in the national title game. and the late night surprise. want to save hundreds on your wireless bill? with xfinity mobile, you can.

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welcome back. happening today, making sure families on the peninsula have a meal for easter sunday. that is the goal for the nonprofit organization kind hearts for you. they say that they will be

giving food and essential hygiene items to more than 350 families. the event starts at 11:00 a.m. and 6 flags is now reopened to the public. rides are open for members and season pass holders. masks are required and visitors must follow social distancing guidelines. and did you hear big congratulations are in order to the stanford women's basketball team. they are heading to the national championship game. south carolina missed two shots in the final seconds letting stanford hold on to their tight win. they will face arizona tomorrow for the title. late last night, arizona beat uconn in a stunning upset. it will be arizona's first time in the women's ncaa tournament just like every saturday, it is time now for our clear the shelter segment.

minion is a chihuahua mix about six years old. he had an injured eye that they needed to remove. they say having one eye is not slowing him down. he starts out shy but once he gets to know you, he is wagging his tail and begging for treats. he loves to get belly rubs and go on walks. but won't require a house that gets a ton of exercise, just a lot of love. and if you have kid, they say that your kids need to be 10 or older to inviteminion home with you. before we go, we have to settle something very important. for many people they find themselves one column or another. peeps or cadbury eggs? you might be shocked to find out

that reese's peanut butter eggs are the most popular. second is jelly beans and thens. i'm shocked to find that out. and what is your favorite easter candy is? will i be shocked? >> no, because i'm not really a sweets person so i didn't really care about any of them. if it comes on to sweet stuff, i like wine. sweet wine. that is my favorite treat. >> yeah, and i hope that the easter bunny brings you wine in your basket tomorrow. >> i'm on a cleanse. no wine for 30 days. >> good for you. so not necessarily giving it up for lent, but just doing a spring cleanse. all right. sounds good. thanks so much to making us a

pat of your morning as we talk about wine before 8:00 a.m. we'll have more for you tonight.

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