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analizamos este tema con alex padilla.remos p como se manejan los distritos escolares la situaciÓn de los contagios. bienvenidos a una nueva ediciÓn de "al punto california". me da mucho gusto saludarlos en este que es mi Último programa como presentador el "al punto california". les explicarÉ al final, pero vamos a platicar. la prÓxima semana se cumple un aÑo desde que alex padilla asumiÓ el cargo de senador de california, un aÑo intenso queda mucho para hablar de materia polÍtica y otros asuntos. siempre altibajos, pero ha sido un aÑo muy ino para el senador alex padilla, a quien le agradezco que estÉ con nosotros. muy feliz aÑo. es un placer tenerlo. senador padilla: feliz aÑo y espero que se sigan cuidando. leÓn: ¿washington es como se lo imaginaba mÁs allÁ del frÍo? tiempos complicados. senador padilla: tiempos complicados. tomÉ el puesto no porque el trabajo serÍa fÁcil, sino porque es importante, especialmente en estos tiempos que estamos viviendo. quiÉn se hubiera imaginado entrando en este puesto durante una pande

senator alex padilla will urge parents to get their kids vaccinated against covid. bay area's bob redell is joining us from al meeta county. a majority of young children still remain unvaccinated against covid. >> reporter: unfortunately, you are correct. take a look at these numbers. over two-thirds of all kids in california between the ages of 5 and 11 still remain unvaccinated against covid. 28% of those between the ages of 12 and 17. almost 850,000 kids under the age of 18 have contracted covid in california, which represents over 18% of all cases. that's why at 12:30, so in about 90 minutes, u.s. senator alex padilla as well as several hospitals will hold a virtual news conference to encourage parents to get their kids vaccinated against covid and follow the lead of these parents we spoke with this morning. >> why did you get your children vaccinated? >> because we got them vaccinated against so many other things when they had to go to school. this was approved and we got ourselves vaccinated. that's the only way i think to fight this pandemic. >> i think it's

senator alex padilla, a father of 3 young children. they could wait. >> to get back to school in person >> they couldn't wait to start seeing their friends again until very family but they knew order to do something so safely, it wasn't just the distancing wasn't just the masks. as soon as the vaccines were approved, they that to that was going to be key to staying safe and healthy. the group collectively talked about while those 5 and up are now eligible to get vaccinated. >> they are still seeing many in that age bracket sick with covid-19 >> currently we have 35 covid positive patients in our hospital of that 0 then vaccinated prior to coming here. and so just highlights how significant this issue is what your focus on this means. it is a problem. officials say that they are trying to do more outreach in schools and clinics to encourage. >> those hesitant parents by supplying information about the efficacy and safety of vaccines. >> so you all have either learn something with the information that has been shared or are to help us sp

senator alex padilla, a father of 3 young children. they could wait. >> to get back to school in person >> they couldn't wait to start seeing their friends again until very family but they view that order to do something so safely. it wasn't just the distancing wasn't just the masks. as soon as the vaccines were approved, they that to that was going to be key to staying safe and healthy. the group collectively talked about while those 5 and up are now eligible to get vaccinated. >> they are still seeing many in that age bracket sick with covid-19 >> currently we have 35 covid positive patients in our hospital of that 0 and then vaccinated prior to coming here. and so just highlights how significant this issue is what your focus on this means. it is a problem. officials say that they are trying to do more outreach in schools and clinics to encourage. >> those hesitant parents by supplying information about the efficacy and safety of vaccines. >> so you all have either learn something with the information that has been shared or are to h

senator alex padilla, a father of 3 young children. they could wait. >> to get back to school in person >> they couldn't wait to start seeing their friends again until very family but they knew order to do something so safely, it wasn't just the distancing wasn't just the masks. as soon as the vaccines were approved, they i was going to be key to staying safe and healthy. the group collectively talked about while those 5 and up are now eligible to get vaccinated. >> they are still seeing many in that age bracket sick with covid-19 >> currently we have 35 covid positive patients in our hospital of that 0 then vaccinated prior to coming here. and so just highlights how significant this issue is what your focus on this means it is a officials say that they are trying to do more outreach in schools and clinics to encourage. >> those hesitant parents by supplying information about the efficacy and safety of vaccines. >> so you all have either learn something with the information that has been shared or are to help us spread the word to rece

senator alex padilla, a father of 3 young children. they could wait. >> to get back to school in person >> they couldn't wait to start seeing their friends again to some family but they knew order to do something so safely, it wasn't just the distancing wasn't just the masks. as soon as the vaccines were approved, they i was going to be key to staying safe and healthy. the group collectively talked about while those 5 and up are now eligible to get vaccinated. >> they are still seeing many in that age bracket sick with covid-19 >> currently we have 35 covid positive patients in our hospital of that 0 then vaccinated prior to coming here. and so just highlights how significant this issue is what your focus on this means it is a officials say that they are trying to do more outreach in schools and clinics to encourage. >> those hesitant parents by supplying information about the efficacy and safety of vaccines. >> so you all have either learn something with the information that has been shared or are to help us spread the word to recess

marks one year since california senator alex padilla. >>was sworn into office and he's taking a little time out of his morning to talk to us. >>good morning. i and and and why are you late? what were you working on at the last minute here? i know it's but you we want you an hour ago. so tell me what's up. what's going on? >>good morning. perfect example of how busy and hectic it can be a writer sometimes literally in between voting judiciary committee to the floor of the senate after this in an effort to confront get another federal judge california. you know, on a morning's you that it's been all right. so i got you know, have a list of like what you've been working on here. >>but instead, i'll let you to your own harm and the horn. and then we'll have a little fun if that's okay. if that's ok, senator. so all right, to the way what you get, be proud, what it what you get done. >>look, absolutely. if you think back to a year ago and we still in some of the toughest days of the covid-19 pandemic in the wake of a deadly insurrection in th

senator alex padilla, a father of 3 young children. they could wait. >> to get back to school in person >> they couldn't wait to start seeing their friends again until very family but they knew order to do something so safely, it wasn't just the distancing wasn't just the masks. as soon as the vaccines were approved, they that to that was going to be key to staying safe and healthy. the group collectively talked about while those 5 and up are now eligible to get vaccinated. >> they are still seeing many in that age bracket sick with covid-19 >> currently we have 35 covid positive patients in our hospital of that 0 then vaccinated prior to coming here. and so just highlights how significant this issue is what your focus on this means. it is a problem. officials say that they are trying to do more outreach in schools and clinics to encourage. >> those hesitant parents by supplying information about the efficacy and safety of vaccines. >> so you all have either learn something with the information that has been shared or are to help us sp

senator alex padilla, a father of 3 young children. they could wait to get back to school in person they couldn't wait to start seeing their friends again. tomer family members >> but they knew order to do something so safely, it wasn't just the distancing wasn't just the masks. as soon as the vaccines were approved, i was going to be key to staying safe and healthy. the group collectively talked about while those 5 and up are now eligible to get vaccinated. >> they are still seeing many in that age bracket sick with covid-19 >> currently we have 35 covid positive patients in our hospital of that 0 then vaccinated prior to coming here. and so just highlights how significant this issue is what your focus on this means it is a officials say that they are trying to do more outreach in schools and clinics to encourage. >> those hesitant parents by supplying information about the efficacy and safety of vaccines. >> so you all have either learn something with the information that has been shared or are to help us spread the word to recess st

thank god for harry reid. >> senator alex padilla, it's always a pleasure to see you.h me this morning. >> thank you, jose, take care. >> likewise. a programming note. my colleague andrea mitchell will talk with deputy secretary of state wendy sherman who's been in talks with russia this week, trying to convince moscow not to invade ukraine. that's at noon eastern/9:00 pacific right here on msnbc. >>> coming up, it's being called a covid tsunami. we'll go to one texas county that's now raising its threat level to red in the wake of so many covid infections. plus, a colorado woman is being called a hero after saving three children from an icy pond. the daring rescue, ahead. you're watching "jose diaz-balart reports." the daring rescue, ahead you're watching "jose clean free. it's gentle on her skin, and out cleans our old free detergent. tide hygienic clean free. hypoallergenic and safe for sensitive skin. i'm jonathan lawson here to tell you about life insurance through the colonial penn program. if you're age 50 to 85, and looking to buy life insurance on a fixed budg

straight ahead, senator alex padilla joins me to discuss the future of president biden's big agenda and defending america's democracy. another hour of "velshi" begins right now. >>> good morning. sunday, 9:00 a.m. on the east coast. i'm ali velshi. the january 6th insurrection was the starkest reminder of the deep divide in contemporary america. in the year since that day has left an unreconciled feeling across the country. a recent "usa today" poll finally found something that an overwhelming majority of americans agree on. turns out 83% of the country is somewhat or very worried about the future of democracy. you've seen this show before. you know i'm with the majority on this one but that rare consensus doesn't even begin to explain why so many americans across the political spectrum feel that way. for one thing, democrats and republicans remain in disagreement about whether the january 6th insurrection sought to destroy or fix democracy. that same "usa today" poll found that, quote, 85% of democrats call the rioters criminals. two-thirds of the republicans say they went too far, but

por lo que el senador de california alex padilla reiterÓ la importancia de la protecciÓn y una vacunae cinco y 11 aÑos recibieron una dosis, no es suficiente reiteraron los mÉdicos. >> si estÁn las vacunas que las utilicemos. paola: ya lo escuchÓ; vacunarse es la recomendaciÓn de los mÉdicos para proteger a los niÑos y a toda la gente. el gobernador gavin newson anunciÓ un acuerdo que permitirÁ restablecer dos semanas de licencia remunerada por enfermedad para las personas que tienen coronavirus o experimentan efectos secundarios de la vacuna. hablamos con una experta. >> nosotros somos vulnerables ahorita. somos los que tenemos el salario mÍnimo mÁs bajo, somos mal pagados, ademÁs no nos quieren dar un seguro de salud. no tenemos nada, ahorita lo Único que esperamos es que aprueben dos semanas de licencia para poder tener algo y protegernos en esa pandemia. paola: una vez aprobada, la ley estatal serÁ retroactiva y darÁ dos semanas pagadas al empleado, tambiÉn cubrirÁ a quien deba cuidar a un familiar enfermo con coronavirus. estamos en temporada de impuestos y declarar los es respon

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. >> joining us now, alex padilla. previously california's secretary of state.y rule change could backfire when republicans inevitably take control of the senate again and then they use this precedent to pass a nationwide ban on abortion or nationwide concealed carry gun laws with only 51 votes? >> yeah, good to be back with you, jake. and look, i've been hearing that question since even before i joined the senate last year. and here's my take. i think it's worth the risk. if we're able to massage the rules of the senate to advance critical issues like voter protection and defending voting rights, things like an aggressive climate change agenda, things like labor protections, protecting equality and so much more, then i don't worry about losing the majority in the senate. so i do think it's worth the risk, but let's be clear here. i think what senator manchin has made clear, it's not a wholesale change but potentially, a pathway for voting rights legislation only to advance which is so critical. you had your special this last thursday on the anniversary of the i

senator alex padilla along with other state officials announcing an historic campaign. >> against big tobacco. this campaign is attempting to ban the sale of flavored products which they say appeal to kids. these products include mint menthol and the original candy flavored cigarette. senator perdue's efforts also include changing the grade, given the products from the american lung association. its 20th annual state of tobacco control report, california got an incomplete for ending the sale of all flavored tobacco products. officials say that is due to the referendum petition filed against sb 7.93, what was designed to restrict such sales. but the state got an a for the strength of its smoke-free workplace laws. the biden administration is pushing for more investment in schools that are eligible to receive federal funding. those schools serve a high percentage of low income students and secretary of education. miguel cardona says that those students are struggling the most during the pandemic. he hopes that new funding will address inequities for them as well as students with disabil

california senator alex padilla and top pediatric doctors are urging parents to get their kids vaccinated for covid yesterday. senator padilla lead a panel with some of the state's top health care providers that panel talked about data that shows many kids that are between 5 and up who are eligible for the vaccine are still getting sick with covid-19 senator padilla says he's a father to 3 children and that the vaccine is important for their safety. and for the normal life that they're hoping to get back to in the classroom. >> they could wait to get back to school in person they couldn't wait to start seeing their friends again, tomer extended family but they knew order to do something so safely, it wasn't just the distancing wasn't just the masks. as soon as the vaccines were approved, they i was going to be key to staying safe and healthy. >> well, officials say they're trying to do more outreach in schools and clinics and encouraging those that are hesitant. be more open to the vaccine and the science behind it and its efficacy. they say it's critical at this stage to get everybody va

senator alex padilla along with several hospitals in the state of california, including usf benioff and children's hospital in oakland and lucille packard hospital in stanford, they will hold a virtual news conference early this afternoon to try to encourage parents to get their kids vaccinated against covid-19. according to the senator's office, they put out a news release, and they point out that almost 850,000 kids under the age of 18 have contracted covid-19 here in the state of california that. represents over 18% of all covid cases in the state. over two-thirds of all kids between ages 5 and 11 remain unvaccinated, 128% those between the ages of 12 and 17. today is also the deadline for health care workers in about half the states in our country to get their first hot of the covid vaccine. this is under a federal mandate issued by pvnltd i say half the states because a number of republican-led states are fighting that mandate in court so the mandate is taking effect first in jurisdictions that didn't challenge or drop their challenge against the requirement. those include some of

california senator alex padilla and top pediatric doctors are urging parents now to get their kids vaccinated for covid. yesterday he led a panel with some of the state's top health care providers. and the panel talked about data that shows that many kids age 5 and older who are eligible for the vaccine are still getting sick with covid. senator padilla is a father to 3 children. he says the vaccine is important, especially not just for safety, but also for a normal life in the classroom. >> they could wait to get back to school in person they couldn't wait to start seeing their friends again until very family but they view that order to do something so safely. it wasn't just the distancing wasn't just the masks. as soon as the vaccines were approved, they that was going to be key to staying safe and healthy. >> officials say they are trying to do more outreach in schools and clinics to encourage those that are hesitant by informing him about the efficacy of the vaccines and how important it is to get it. while masks will soon be able to come off for those who are fully vaccinated, at least i

wonder who the publicanhow they are going to put up statewide against gavin newsom or against alex padilla. ⌞> you will definitely be hearing from kevin kiley as well. the assembly member near sacramento. let's turn to lorena gonzalez in the assembly she is moving to legislature into activism. >> she was a longtime labor leader who is returning to her roots. she will be taking over the helm of the california labor federation the second largest sort of umbrella organization after the national. a big job for her. a big sort of loss for democrats especially labor friendly democrats in sacramento because she has been chair of the -- committee. i think some people saw her more powerful than the assembly speaker. it speaks to we are seeing this in a lot of areas. a lot of shuffling happening. also because the new political boundaries at the global changes. kevin -- has been around for congress so we will hear from him but there are a lot of people that are kind of iron those congressional districts are looking for the next move. >> am also going to put a plug for everyone to listen to the politi

alex padilla: congratulations, damian, on 25 years of hosting "comunidad del valle." a kid from greenfield with big dreams. your show has helped inform and inspire the greater bay area community by sharing the many vibrant stories of latino leaders, advocates, and families. i'm proud to be your regular guest, due for my next appearance. congratulations again, and i wish you many more years of success. little joe: congratulations, damian trujillo, on your 25th anniversary of hosting "comunidad del valle" show. gracias for your commitment and dedication to inform, educate, and empower the community. many more blessings and years of success. tu amigo, little joe. laura garcia: congratulations, damian trujillo, on celebrating 25 years at kntv. thank you for your dedication in great storytelling over all the years with all of your news stories and, of course, your contributions to our culture with "comunidad." felicidades my friend. jon pedigo: hi. i'm father jon pedigo. i'm with catholic charities. and i've known damian for a number of years, and he has always been an ama

just a few hours ago however, senators diane fineants and alex padilla called on the u.s. department of transportation to boost federal funding for the caltrain project. >>> a sacrifice apartment building for low income families is embrowsing pouvrl concepts. food insecurity and food justice. the apartment building opened a food hub on the ground floor. not just food. it food education and food classes too. >> i bet -- >> food and housing under the same roof building a stronger community, in terms of access, in terms of health, in terms of wellness. and we're excited for the partnership. >> today's celebration organized as a multicultural block party, block party for the families that live in those units. >>> well coming up, a new member of the byrd family calling the white house home. we'll introduce to you willow next. family calling the white house home. we'll introduce to you willow next. family calling the white house home. we'll introduce to you willow next. family calling the white house home. we'll introduce to you willow next. i family calling the white house home

bernardino national forest, along with governor gavin newsom, the secretary of agriculture, senator alex padillaand others. one area she viewed was where the so-called gender reveal fire burned for 2 months back in 2020. vice president harris announced billions in funding for year- round help with wildfires, including several million dollars for californians who have been impacted by the devastating effects of these fires. with the intense drought in many places and climate change bringing extreme weather to california, federal, state, and local governments are joining forces to assist communities in fryer prone areas. the goal is to take proactive and preventative measures, according to the vice president, and address wildfire risk reduction and response. >> not only are we dealing with forest's, but we are talking with homeowners and reaching out to communities to figure out how we can support them to create a community that is less likely to be so significantly damaged if a fire should hit. >> reporter: here is some of what is coming in the infrastructure law. $5 billion to fight wildfire ris

senator alex padilla, along with other state officials announced a historic campaign against big tobacco. the campaign is attempting to ban the sale of flavored products which they say appeal to children. so these products include meant menthol and original candy flavored cigarettes. senator, pretty is efforts also include great, given the products from the american lung association in its 20th annual state of tobacco control report, california got an incomplete for ending the sale of all flavored tobacco products. officials say that's due to the referendum petition filed against sb 7.93, which waso designed to restrict such sales. however, the state did get an a for the strength of the it smoke-free workplace laws. so progress on that front. members of the california democratic party are threatening to pull the party's endorsement from lawmakers to reject a proposal to establish a singer pair health care system here in california. the warning comes ahead of an appoint important election year and just days before the bill faces a key vote in the assembly next week, state lawmakers in the

harris was joined by other elected officials, including governor newsom and senator alex padilla.ncluded an aerial tour of damage from the eldorado fire in a briefing from fire officials seven million acres in two years. versus 12 million across the 20 year period, so we talked about the acceleration of fire behavior related to drought related to climate change the climate crisis. has almost everything to do. with what we are seeing in terms of the crisis of wildfires, funding to battle climate change remains tied up in a stalled build back better bill this week, president biden admitted it would take breaking up the bill to get parts past. fight and also said he wants to travel more to tell the administration's achievements amid low approval ratings. republican congressman ken calvert panda visit writing, i think it's great that vice president harris is visiting the inland empire. it's just too bad. she's not planning to get a firsthand look at how californians are suffering under the many crises that have grown worse under the biden administration. vice president harris also tou

alex padilla announced more than 172 million dollars in federal funding for ports and waterway projects across the state. that money apparently is going to be used to move forward with plans to upgrade. a lot of that infrastructure. the money comes from recently passed bipartisan infrastructure law and a twenty-twenty to disaster relief act. we'll take a break. it is almost 4.12, this morning. coming up on the kron 4 morning news lawmakers turning up the legal heat on former president donald trump. >> the family members who now being asked to take part in the insurrection investigation. and today is the 49th annual march for life. and this year's theme is equity begins in the room. attendees are marching in hopes for the supreme court overturned. roe v wade will have more on their efforts coming up. hey, sandwich fan! new denny's melts belong in your hand. patty melt's a classic. big dipper's fantastic. and the nashville hot chicken... bombastic? our lineup of melts, grilled to please. see you at denny's. >> and we're back at 4.14, after taking a break 2 years now, karl, the fog is back

senator alex padilla talked about the program today. it's called the california mortgage relief program. and it's part of the american rescue plan to qualify. you have to meet certain income requirements have been at least 2 payments behind on your mortgage by the end of last year. senator padilla says program is aimed at those hit hardest by the pandemic. >> we know that the covid-19 pandemic hit, especially hard in communities of color and immigrant communities and low income communities. both from a health perspective and an economic perspective. so i'm encouraged to see that to the agencies involved in implementing this program already working hard to identify and engage with the community, experiencing the most need when it comes to mortgage assistance. if you want to see if you qualify for mortgage assistance, we have all the information on our website. kron 4 dot com. >> next at 6.30, high-tech changes for high school students as the s a t is going digital. what this means for college admissions in the future. a racist rant caugh

senators dianne feinstein and alex padilla today called on the department of transportation to boost federal funding for the electrification project. right now it's cost is $2.4 billion. the electrified service is on track to begin running in 2024 workers in biohazard suits and eerie welcome at the winter olympics. covid is threatening some athletes, chances of competing and the big financial hit for spotify after the controversial decision to take down rock legend young's music from its side after he voiced concerns this week. at a barrier weather if you high clouds drifting overhead tonight, but it looks overhead tonight, but it looks like a mild, sunn oh, wow, barbara corcoran! good morning. sorry, we don't need any business help now. we're gigillionaires. what? we're gigillionaires now. i don't get it we have at&t business fiber with hyper-gig speeds. but i just... so thanks, but, we're doing great. i'm so happy for you! but i'm just here for my order. oh. entre-pin-eurs? yeah, my bowling team. i like it there's money in puns. do business like a gigillionaire at&t business fiber,

senator alex padilla talk about the program yesterday. he's calling the california mortgage relief program and it's part of the american rescue plan to qualify. you have to meet certain income requirements and have been at least to make payments behind on your mortgage by the end of last year. senator padilla says the program is aimed at those hit hardest by the pandemic. >> we know that the covid-19 pandemic hit especially hard in communities of color and immigrant communities and low income communities. both from a health perspective and an economic perspective. so i'm encouraged to see that to the agencies involved in implementing this program already working hard to identify and engage with the community, experiencing the most need when it comes to mortgage assistance. well, if you want to see if you qualify for mortgage assistance, we have that information on our website at kron 4 dot com. >> give it a look. if you use any popular finance apps, you might want to check your email for pay out the financial service known as plaid has se

reggie: senator alex padilla encouraging more to apply for rent leave. >> this program wrote -- willto those who have fallen behind on mortgage payments because of hardship caused by the pandemic. reggie: senator padilla made the push. homeowners can receive up to $80,000 in assistance. apply at camor tgagerelief.org. kumasi: people are taking cats with them on road trips. lots of drivers are cruising around with dogs, but more cat owners giving this a try. one couple took their cat on a winter vacation to palm springs. they found their flight home to seattle disrupted, so they rented an suv and drove act with the cat. reggie: we are going to hold a discussion about that during the commercial. kumasi: we know you love dogs. the price of san francisco ren n knocked down a peg. now another u.s. city is reggie: hussle, a great education at a fair price. kumasi: cases of an omicron seven when kids need medical care, they face life-changing experiences. they miss out on the things that make being a kid fun. starlight children's foundation programs entertain and inspire hospitalized kids.

senator alex padilla along with several hospitals including ucf benioff, chifrp's hospital in oaklands afternoon to encourage parents to get their kids vaccinated against covid-19. in a news release the senator's office points out that over two-thirds of all kids between the ages of 5 and 11 remain unvaccinated in this state. 28% of those between the ages of 12 and 17. >>> and it's still cold right now as you head out the door. we are in the 30s and 409s, but by the afternoon the temperature trend does show a bump-up into the 60s. we'll send you back to the "today" show. wanna help kids get their homework done? well, an internet connection's a good start. but kids also need computers. and sometimes the hardest thing about homework is finding a place to do it. so why not hook community centers up with wifi? for kids like us, and all the amazing things we're gonna learn. through projectup, comcast is committing $1 billion so millions more students can continue to get the tools they need to build a future of unlimited possibilities. i hope you're ready. 'cause we are. >>> it's 8:00 on "t

senator from california, alex padilla says the program is aimed at people hit hardest by the pandemic. >> we know that the covid-19 pandemic hit especially hard in communities of color and community is in low income communities, both from a health perspective and an economic perspective. so i'm encouraged to see that to the agencies involved in implementing this program already working hard to identify and engage with the community, experiencing the most need when it comes to mortgage assistance. >> if you would like to see if you qualify for the mortgage assistance. we have all the information on our website. kron 4 dot com. a new report is indicating that many home buyers are still interested in leaving the bay area to find affordable places to live. >> redfin says that people are still leaving places like san francisco. they're looking at more affordable metro areas. redfin economist says that this has been happening for a but the pandemic really heated things up in the real estate market and it stayed hot. >> families, maybe we're home school and are going remote learning didn't q

and top political leaders like alex padilla, who says the state is facing an e-cigarette epidemic. including one in san francisco. the fringe-based retailer opened its first san francisco location on market street in 2017 come about that story closed at the onset of the pandemic. the emeryville store and a second location in san francisco will close in march. get your paint and pet food in the same trip. lowe's is teaming up with petco. some of the home improvement stores will open up mini petco shops inside,, selling food beds and toys and offering micro shipping and grooming. the first will be in texas, followed by a dozen more in texas and in the carolinas. drew: taking a look at the weather at 5:55 a.m. we are on the cold side in some places in the 30's. oakland at 39. 40, san mateo. 44, santa rosa. we have a look at the hills. we have great visibity looki to test. fog. quite a change from this week, when everyone knew we were tracking fog. today, a lot of sunshine. sun up at 7:16 a.m. mild afternoon with partly cloudy skies and topping out in dilute to mid 60's. across the sta

>>that was trevor shirley reporting for us, california senator alex padilla is also expected to speak on the matter today. democrats hope to vote on the voting rights legislation by or on martin luther king junior day, which is next monday going to carry the president's remarks live on kron on as soon as he begins. >>meanwhile, congressional leaders are honoring the former oakland raiders coach and bay area legend john madden. today the ceremony was led by east bay congressman eric swalwell. >>who says for the bay area, madden was much more than just a football icon. >>john madden was simultaneously a larger than life hall of fame coach and broadcaster, but also someone you can hang out with and have a cold miller light at the outback steakhouse in dublin after his grandsons football game. bump into an ace hardware on a saturday afternoon looking at power tools. or join for ham and eggs after mass on a sunday morning at vick's all-star kitchen on main street and pleasanton. >>madden passed away on december 28th in pleasanton. in addition to the congressional tribute, the mat and famil

>>california senator alex padilla announced more than 172 million dollars in federal funding for ports and waterway projects across the state. now the money it's going to be used to move forward with plans to upgrade infrastructure. the money comes from the recently passed bipartisan infrastructure law 2022 disaster relief act. you're watching kron on. we'll have more news after the break. >>welcome back to kron on at noon where we are counting down to tomorrow's big game where the forty-niners are going to be taking on the green bay packers. the niners have arrived in green bay. this is video coming to us from our station in green bay, wisconsin. the forty-niners are preparing to take on the packers in the nfc divisional game tomorrow. quarterback jimmy garoppolo along with the defensive players, fred warner and nick bosa did make the trip and they are set to play despite injuries. 40 niner fans are on the way to the game as well. flying across the country to watch their favorite team play kronon's will tran caught up with some fans at sfo this morning and has this report for us. >>it

our top story now at 12, 30 senator alex padilla, along with other state officials announcing an historic campaign against big tobacco. the campaign is attempting to ban the sale of flavored products which they say appealed to children. now these products include meant he meant fall. and the original candy flavored cigarettes. senator padilla is efforts also include changing a grade given the products from the american lung association in its 20th annual state of tobacco control report, california got an incomplete for ending the sale of all flavored tobacco products. officials say that's due to the referendum petition filed against sp 7.93, which was designed to restrict such sales. however, the state got an a for the strength of its smoke-free workplace laws. in national news matters and ukraine continue to heat up u.s.. officials say that russia's latest demands offer no significant changes to the current situation. basil, john reports for us. russia demanded a written response. >>and this latest message from the u.s. and nato could determine if war breaks out in europe. >>there's no c

. >> it's a 27 and still ahead, senator alex padilla is urging for covid. the message and the state's top korea pediatric doctors weigh in as well. that still ahead. oh, wow, barbara corcoran! good morning. sorry, we don't need any business help now. we're gigillionaires. what? we're gigillionaires now. i don't get it we have at&t business fiber with hyper-gig speeds. but i just... so thanks, but, we're doing great. i'm so happy for you! but i'm just here for my order. oh. entre-pin-eurs? yeah, my bowling team. i like it there's money in puns. do business like a gigillionaire at&t business fiber, now with speeds up to 5-gigs. limited availability >> mixing it up on a friday morning. i don't have the egg today. it's yogurt, pineapple, and she's that's a step up their so i just i was talking about that we're all talking about cutting down on sugar. i went to the dentist yesterday. and i have been eating as much sugar and instead of floss on my way. look what they sent me with. when you away at my dentist, chris, there are several flowers, the real flowers. i

. >> today marks one year since california senator alex padilla was sworn into office and he's taking of his morning to talk to us. >> good morning. i and and and why are you late? what were you working on at the last minute here? i know it's but you we want you an hour ago. so tell me what's up. what's going on? >> good morning. perfect example of how busy and hectic. it can be a record sometimes literally in between voting judiciary committee. they had to have the floor of the senate after this in an effort to confront get another federal judge in california. you know, on a morning's you that it's been all right. so i got you know, have a list of like what you've been working on here. >> but instead, i'll let you to your own harm and the horn and then we'll have a little fun if that's okay. if that's ok, senator. so all right, what you get the proud, what it what you get done. >> i look absolutely. if you think back to a year ago and we still in some of the toughest days of the covid-19 pandemic in the wake of a deadly insurrection in the nation's capital. but celebrating the spy ri

senator from california, alex padilla talked about this program today.s called the california mortgage relief program and it is part of the american rescue plan to qualify. you must meet certain income requirements and have been at least 2 payments behind on your mortgage by the end of last year. senator padilla says the program is aimed at those hit hardest by the pandemic. >> we know that the covid-19 pandemic hit especially hard in communities of color and immigrant communities and low income communities. both from a health perspective and an economic perspective. so i'm encouraged to see that to the agencies involved in implementing this program already working hard to identify and engage with the community experiencing the most need when it comes to mortgage assistance. >> if you would like to see if you qualify for this mortgage assistance, we have all the information you would need on our website. kron 4 dot com. >> next at 9, the conflict that the ukrainian border continues to intensify. what one bay area lawmakers saying about the >> the u.s. an

senator alex padilla is looking back and celebrating his first year on the job. senator padilla is california's first latino senator. he succeeded then senator kamala harris. but he spoke with us earlier today during the kron 4 morning news. >> yeah, it hard. but as i remind myself and my family every week and every i say yes to this job because it was going to be easy. i think yes to the job because it's important and whether it's tackling climate change getting into this improving the achieving immigration reform, criminal justice so many of the issues to why i do what i do. >> senate the dia's first bill introduced was the citizenship for essential workers act, which would create an expedited pathway to citizenship for over 5 million essential workers without permanent legal status. we have kept americans healthy, fed and safe during the covid-19 pandemic. let's talk about our forecast now as we take a live look outside here at the bay bridge toll plaza looking out towards the east bay. the water looks calm. skies, look blue and our meteorologist mabrisa rodri

the lawmakers, including us senator alex padilla, just this morning unveiled this new campaign video for november ballot initiative in favor of ending the sale of candy flavored nicotine, including flavored cigarettes that might be appealing to children. it is us versus big tobacco, plain and simple. we're in a fight to protect the health and well being of our children. tobacco companies, as the video displayed are increasingly aggressive. in marketing their products to youth. the ballot measures all is a referendum funded by the tobacco industry to overturn a state law that bans the sale of candy flavored tobacco products. california could soon make kindergarten requirement right now, parents are allowed to delay their child entrance to school until first grade. a bill passed the state senate yesterday and will now head to the state assembly. it requires all students to complete one year of kindergarten before entering first grade to help ensure that children are both socially and academically prepared. the state department of education, says 95% of california schoolchildren attend

in washington senators dianne feinstein and alex padilla today called on the department of transportationboost federal funding for the electrification project. right now it's total cost $2.4 billion . the electrified service is on track to begin running in 2024. our state is asking for more than a million people to submit proof of eligibility for pandemic relief they have already received. the money came from a program created by the federal government managed by the pdd. ktvu tom baker has details. months after they receive their checks. the dd wants 1.4 million unemployed recipients, mostly for federal pandemic relief to provide proof that they are eligible and entitled to the money they received. previously only people who are w. two workers largely were able to obtain unemployment insurance, many recipients, freelancers or small business owners who got pandemic relief. say they don't have specific documents that can definitively proved that they were seeking work or working documents that were not required when the relief was granted in the trump administration. this was very poorly d

it is 5.22, and one year ago today, alex padilla took office as california's senator and coming up ats morning, we're going to talk to senator padilla about his first year. >> and the accomplishments that he's made and that will include asking him about the latest on what's happening on capitol hill. again, that's at 9 o'clock this morning. so make sure you stay tuned for that. >> we're going to take a quick break here at 5.22. coming up on the kron 4 morning news. >> more mountain lion spotted here in the bay area. >> the suggestions that wildlife experts have for how to share safe space space safely. >> with these big cats out to be a little scary. we'll be right back. why hide your skin if dupixent has your moderate to severe eczema or atopic dermatitis under control? hide my skin? not me. by hitting eczema where it counts, dupixent helps heal your skin from within keeping you one step ahead of eczema. hide my skin? not me. and that means long-lasting clearer skin... and fast itch relief for adults. with dupixent, you can show more skin with less eczema. hide my skin? not me. don't

the lawmakers, including us senator alex padilla, unveiled a new campaign video today.s a form for a november ballot initiative in favor of ending the sale of candy flavored nicotine, including flavored cigarettes, which might be appealing to children. it is us versus big tobacco, plain and simple. we're in a fight to protect the health and well being of our children. tobacco companies, as the video displayed are increasingly aggressive. in marketing their products to youth. the ballot measure is a referendum funded by the tobacco industry to overturn a state law banning the sale of candy flavored tobacco products. the city of san francisco is working hard to make sure the city looks picture perfect for lunar new year celebrations. the department of public works was out alan grant street in the heart of chinatown, touching up the paint on the dragon lights, crews say . after a year without the big annual outdoor party, they want to be sure everything is perfect for this year's celebration. but it is a time of joy and celebration for the lunar new year. it's a time of a

harris was joined by other elected officials, including governor newsom and senator alex padilla. the visit included an aerial tour of damage from the eldorado fire in a briefing from fire officials seven million acres in two years. versus 12 million across the 20 year period, so we talked about the acceleration of fire behavior related to drought related to climate change the climate crisis. has almost everything to do. with what we are seeing in terms of the crisis of wildfires, funding to battle climate change remains tied up in a stalled build back better bill this week, president biden admitted it would take breaking up the bill to get parts past. but and also said he wants to travel more to talent. the administration's achievements amid low approval ratings republican congressman ken calvert panda visit writing. i think it's great that vice president harris is visiting the inland empire. it's just too bad . she's not planning to get a firsthand look at how californians are suffering under the many crises that have grown worse under the biden administration. vice president ha

in washington senators dianne feinstein and alex padilla today called on the department of transportationboost federal funding for the electrification project. right now it's total cost is $2.4 billion. the electrified service is on track to begin running in 2024. well a state lawmaker from riverside county is now pushing for a four day work week here in california. the proposal by democrat mark takano would require employers to pay workers overtime after 32 hours. supporters of the measure say the four day work week has actually increased productivity in other countries. but opponents say a shorter workweek would cause more problems for california business owners. they were already struggling during the pandemic. the casa sanchez building in san francisco's mission district is on track right now to become one of the city's first latino owned properties to receive historical landmark status. the board of supervisors unanimously passed an ordinance on tuesday that would designate the building as the landmark and a required second vote is slated for next week before it, then heads to mayor

the lawmakers, including us senator alex padilla, today unveiled a new campaign video. it's for november ballot initiative in favor of ending the sale of candy flavored nicotine, including flavored cigarettes, which might be appealing to kids. it is us versus big tobacco, plain and simple. we're in a fight to protect the health and well being of our children. tobacco companies, as the video displayed are increasingly aggressive. in marketing their products to youth, but we can stop the ballot measure is a referendum funded by the tobacco industry to overturn a state law banning the sale of candy flavored tobacco products. coming up here on the four today a piece of spacex rocket that's been orbiting the earth for years now is on a collision course set to crash into the moon will tell you when this is expected to happen. and what we can learn from the pending collision. the rain and its return the forecast on the floor as the news continues on leftovex falcon nine rocket has been circling the earth on a very wide orbit, but that is all about to change coming up on march

and in washington senators dianne feinstein and alex padilla today called on the department of transportationo boost federal funding for the electrification project. and right now it's total cost is $2.4 billion. the electrified service is on track to begin running in 2024. bay area gets ready to welcome the year of the tiger coming up the symbols special meaning for the aapi community, getting hit with racist attacks and other challenges and see how people in san francisco's mission bay neighborhood will be able to take advantage. of free ♪ in the last thirteen years after having kids, we get so busy in our day to day lives, our careers, our jobs. but this trip, all we are doing is going and enjoying ourselves. reconnecting on that love, that romance, the affection for each other. you know, life is short, you really don't have to plan so much. sometimes you have to just go. welcome in the year of the tiger ktvu christian captain tells us for some, the symbol of the tiger has a special meeting as the aapi community has endured a rise in racist attacks and the stress of the pandemic. san franc