under watch tonight in california for the coronavirus reporting live here at the state capitol ashley zavala kron 4 news ashley. thank you. >>house lawmakers on capitol hill passed an billion emergency spending bill to try to battle coronavirus the bill provides more than $3 billion for developing treatments for the illness cent allocates $2.2 billion for the centers for disea control and prevention to come. more than a billion dollars will also go overseas while $20 million will be made available to fund administrative expenses for loans to us small businesses. the ll now heads to the senate where it wi likely pass this week. >>and exclusives along the peninsula is closto that is after an employee had contact with a relate who tested positive for the coronavirus kron four's rob fladeboe explains what action the school has taken. >>the usually bustling menlo school campus on ballot per avenue in after june was deserted onednesday. e private school wa closed out of an abundance of caution says communications director alex perez by foam. a security guard turned away all visitors wnesday. >>wit

e governor said reporting live here at the state capit ashley zavala kron 4 new ashley. thank you and tonight, we knowthere is now one confirmed case of coronavirus in cont costa county. >>th patient is identified as an adult male. he remains in critical condition tonight, it's still t known how the man contracted the virus. officials say that he had not recently traveled. nor dihe have contact with anne who was infected. officls say the patient tested positive o tuesday after being admitted to local hospital on suny. his location is not being disclosed health officia with also not say where the patient lives within the county, but they're currently trying to identify anyone w may have had contact with that patient. and tonight, we know the coronavirus has led to the closure of a school on the peninsula. >>the exclusive melo school following the possible exposure of a staff member there. our fir rob fladeboe live for us in after 10 with more on that story brought. that's right vicki. my informatiois that so far no one here at menlo school has been diagnosed with the coro

biden's campaign says he will be watching the primary results roll in from los angeles in oakland, ashley zavala kron 4 at the polls close tonight for super tuesday make sure to tune in to kron 4 or kron on our full election coverage begins at 8 o'clock tonight we will give you the results as they come in and provide full analysis from democrats and republicans again your full election coverage begins tonight at 8 o'clock right here on kron 4 and kron on now to another big story we're following tonight santa clara county health officials have confirmed. >>2 additional cases of coronavirus in the county. the new cases bring the total number of confirmed coronavirus can or coronavirus cases in santa clara county to 11. the cases are currently under investigation to try to determine the source of the

biden's campaign says he will be watching the primary results roll in from los angeles in oakland, ashley zavala kron 4 all across the bay voters are out there casting their ballots kron four's charles clifford was in san mateo county where people have been streaming in since early this morning. >>all right now i'm standing outside the san mateo county elections office and it's a very busy day here today. they've actually been collecting votes for a while folks who sent in their mail in ballots. but today to see behind me here people can drive up drop off their ballots that can also go up to the office and drop off their ballots are go inside and pick up their ballots and vote there now there's also a warehouse here in they've been sending workers out to collect ballots from all across san mateo county. the a half moon bay. redwood city, they bring them all here and then probably later in the day on tuesday, they will start counting those votes also a chance to talk to several voters here. we pretty much

>>in sacramento county ashley zavala kron 4 news. the east bay regional park district will also be closing dozens of parks and parking lots after crowds were there last weekend kron 4 suite of all reports, the closures are effective as of right now through april. >>although the east bay regional park district says state and local health agencies have encourad them to keep parks open and accessible for outdoor activity. closures are necessary to ensure the public is honoring social-distancing that means maintaining at least 6 feet in distance from other people know groups are gathering and no picnicking not all parks are closed just most among the most recent closures to parks parking lots and entrance points. black diamond mines castle rock recreation area del vow son all regional wilderness and tilden botanic garden for the most part all trails in the east bay, regional park district are available to walkers hikers runners bikers horseback riders and fissures that the lakes is just that you will likely only be able to access the are

declaration for the coronavirus is receiving support from both sides of the aisle in the bureau reporter ashley zavala explains the resources. some leaders are most looking forward to having now as a result. >>governor gavin newsome receiving bipartisan support thursday from state lawmakers after declarina state of emergency as the number of confirmed coronavirus cases climbs every day some lawmakers still critical about the timing seems more reactive than so that's been a little bit of my frustration republican senator john moore lock represents parts of orange countyin costa mesa where city leaders last month blocked a virus plague cruise ship from docking there more lax as communication was a major issue but the last week has improved significantly from the newsom administration more lock says he's pleased with the emergency declaration which will allow out of state medical professionals to help manage the coronavirus in california if we give people from other states without having barriers with regards to liense renewals or approvals. that's going to be very helpful earlier this week governor news

our capitol bureau reporter ashley zavala has more from her one on e conversation with her today. >>we're just encouraging everyone ach during this down time to dwhat theycan teach and to just hop on a computer and sign up state treasurer fiona ma encourang californians to take 2 minutes during the stay at home order to fill out the 2020 census outreach teams for the senses the shifting torch. >>virtual stone gangs weapon, ours and other virtual it like facebook's lies with this being the first digital census, it's convenient only takes a couple of minutes to fill out online all you needed the census co that's mailed to your address if you don't fi it out online says officials will send you a paper estionnaire. >>everything that you can think of is funded using the census data results from the census will decide legislative districts and key federal dollars for the next decade. census officials say the coronavirus outbreak shows the critical need for funding to help furnish emergency medical infrastructure top largest last year based on 10 years ago went to health and human servic

capitol bureau reporter ashley zavala has more from a conversation with the treasurer today. >>we're just encouraging everyone each during this down time to do what they can teach and to just hop on a computer and sign up state treasurer fiona ma encouraging californians to take 2 minutes during the stay at home order to fill out the 2020 census outreach teams for the senses the shifting torch. >>virtual stone gangs weapon, ours and other virtual it like facebook's lies with this being the first digital census, it's convenient only takes a couple of minutes to fill out online all you need is the census co that's mailed to your address if you don't fill it out online says officials will send you a paper questionnaire. >>everything that you can think of is funded using the census data results from the census will decide legislative districts and key federal dollars for the next decade. census officials say the coronavirus outbreak shows the critical need for funding to help furnish emergency medical infrastructure top largest last year based on 10 years ago went to health and h

critical times ashley zavala live for us tonight in the state capitol thanks ashley. coronavirus cases continue to climb here in the bay area nearly 500 now across the 9 local county santa clara county still has the most locally. >>up to 189 cases that includes 6 deaths, san mateo county with 89 cases and one death. 70 in san francisco county contra costa county has 42 35 in alameda county 16 in moran with 10 9 in sonoma county and napa county. fortunately still 0 cases by the way napa county shelter in place that order goes into effect tonight at midnight all other local counties are already sheltering in place. tonight there are more than 242,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus across the globe and nearly 9,000 deaths. tonight there are more than 13,000 cases of covid 19 here in the u s and a 176 people have died 952 cases have been reported so far in california, where there are 18 recorded deaths. and tonight the death toll in italy has surpassed china's and infections in the united states again climbing right around 10,000. it's really a stark illustration of how t

>>in sacramento, ashley zavala kron 4 news. >>after weeks of speculation today, the olympics were officially postponed to next year the 2020 games were set to take place this summer in tokyo. the decision comes on the heels of mounting pressure australia and canada, both said they would not be sending athletes to the games if they took place this july, several nations including the us had called for the games to be postponed until 2021. the move is unprecedented the olympics have never been rescheduled in peace time. they were canceled during world war one. and 2. and here in the bay area the us crew team has been preparing for tokyo 2020. now they must adjust and try to figure out what's next kron four's jason to mass has their story of dreams that are now delayed. >>since 2017 many of the best american rowers in the country have been training in the east bay with hopes of representing our country in the 2020 olympic games. now with the games officially postponed. most of the athletes will head home and wait this thing out lik

>>in sacramento, ashley zavala kron 4 news. >>we have been talking about the shortage of masks bofa in the bay area and across the country, not just limited to masks kron four's jason dumas reports that hospitals are also low on swaps. >>hospitals across san francisco are using every resource possible to help fight the covid pandemic but they're still struggling to meet the demands of all the patients we are struggling to get swabs in order to test. >>so along the supp chain for testing. there are severe limitations because of this in most cases here in the city testing has been limited to those showing symptoms orhave hadhigh-risk exposures we are still stggling along that testing on as quickly as p possible. so any scene from the specimen collection that you need for swabs from the processing reagents that are needed our supply chains are areum. >>episodic and and hard to determine spend because of this the numbers could be misleading we still do not have an accurate prevalence number so in other words we do not know. >>overa

capitol bureau reporter ashley zavala explains. >>california leaders secured a deal with 4 major national banks to temporarily suspend home mortgage payments for those affected by covid 19 governor gavin newsome announced wednesday wells fargo citi us bank jp morgan chase agreed on a 90 day grace period, another 200 smaller banks made similar commitments 4 of the 5 largest institutions committed to just stop that 90 day unfortunately bank of america did not. >>publicly commit to that they just committed to 30 days hope they will reconsider join a those other that are willing to do the right thing. the agreement comes as unemployment claims in california wednesday passed the 1 million mark since march 13th. >>newsome a plodding progress on the federal stimulus bill that would provide an additional $600 for approved claims on top of what the state could typically provide no one is i naive about the magnitude of this crisis i'm not suggesting that the magnitude of this stimulus will even meet the moment i certainly a strong points of

speak that could happen any time we will bring it to you live when it does but first kron on site ashley zavalais following the story for us tonight. she is live in sacramento and ashley. i had to look twice that is a chilling projection. >>of multiple times to make sure that what i was seeing was correct. governor gavin newsome in that letter urging president trump to deploy a floating hospital essentially with the usns mercy here to california to handle what he's expecting an influx of coronavirus patients. >>in his letter to the president the governor warned the state projects 56% of california's population will be infected with the virus within a 2 month period he estimates that's 25.5 million people use i'm formally requesting to have us navy ship mercy docked in los angeles to ease anticipated overcapacity of hospitals providing about 1000 extra beds newsome explained the need in a recent facebook live mercy cannot. >>come within a day or 2 we're told least 5 days to get the mercy operation allies and then you actually have move that ship so one should not over promise you there on the ea

>>in sacramento, ashley zavala kron 4 news in santa clara county. there is a call to do more to help the most vulnerable residents there. >>kron four's rob fladeboe he joins us live with details on a call to perform welfare ecks at homeless camps, rob. that's right catherine, the santa clara county supervisor dave court as he is calling for the immediate mobilization of ambulance crews into all homeless camps. >>what is he a tells me he believes that the homeless have no concept of a social distancing and are not aware of the risk they pose to themselves and to others. here's more. with as many as a 1000 homeless ople in santa clara county any outbreak of the covid 19 virus would immediately increase the threat to the broader population and to healthcare providers and systems already in high demand. but the homeless are having great difficulty in taking preventative action on their own says county supervisor ve cortese who spoke with me on zoom, i'm receiving. >>concerns complains inquiries from volunteers who are trying to deliver services food bla

more efforts to try to manage coronavirus across the state kron four's capitol burea reporter ashley zavala has ore now from sacramento. >>as california's coronavirus case count now reaches to more than a 1000 the state is working to maximize its hospital bed cacity, anticipating a sue of covid 19 patits. governor newsome soon is expected to announce a sohern california hospital the state will lease for space. newsome late thursday seton medical center is the other ast the state secured this week that hospital has 357 beds these leases r hospital space in beds s made possible by a code of 19 emergency funding package, laakers proved earlr this week. governor news's administration is working to add to the state's 88,00 maximum bed pacity is also requested to mobile hospals and a floating hospital from e deral government which in total would add about an extra 2000 beds. meanwhile state heah officials are now waiting on more than 11,700 covid 19 testin sacramento, ashley zavala kron 4 news. >>it has been a few days now since the initial shock of being told to stay at home except go out for es

>>in sacramento, ashley zavala kron 4 news. >>now to the updates from around the world where there are more than 244,0 confirmed cases of coronavirus and the death toll in italy now has overtaken china's italy now reporting more than 3,400 deaths that's nearly 300 more than were recorded in china a country with a population 20 times larger globally more than 10,000 people have died. here in the us there are more than 14,000 coronavirus cases and at least. it looks like now 205 people have died in california there are over a 1000 cases and 18 deaths. coronavirus cases ctinued climb here in the bay area there are more than 450 now across the 9 bay area counties santa clara still with the most 189 confirmed cases now with 6 deaths san mateo county has 89 cases and one death. 70 cases in san francisco county 42 in contra costa county. alameda reporting. 35 cases marine county 25 solano county tenn sonoma county 9 and napa county. still the only county in the bay area to report confirmed cases of the coronavirus. now to keep these n

be 8 to 12 weeks before the state reassesses its restrictions and resource needs in sacramento, ashley zavalan 4 news. >>right now more than 400 people have died from the coronavirus across the united states and more than 41,000 confirmed cases are out there. the numbers continue to climb and to ease the economic pain. congress is working overtime to pass a landmark stimulus package that could ultimately give many families cash camila bernal is in washington to explain. >>the war against coronavirus is intensifying across the country i want america understand this week it's going to get bad as the coronavirus cases climb more workers laid off medical supplies dwindle and doctors plead for people to isolate day at hand the federal government activating the us national guard in 3 of the hardest hit states. california washington and new york the new center for the coronavirus crisis to new york has by far the greatest need in the nation to save the economy from a depression. the federal reserve announcing an unprecedented rescue plan, including unlimited bond buying 3 new credit facilities and a

their right the state's unique situation calling for unique election preparation in sacramento, ashley zavala kron 4 news. >>i time now to check on your weather outside today while on a day today gorgeous out there continues how about that person said in the bay area and yet here we are march already and we're looking for some rain right now not fine and we had temperatures really go way up again today after a cooler weekend with some breezy conditions as high as 15 degrees warmer in oakland and hayward and boy those numbers looking good in fact it was a record breaker at the oakland airport today of 77 degrees. pretty impressive for this time of year lot of 70's all around the bay area, 60's right along the immediate coastline could see some more records again for tomorrow outside right now we've got still got some 60's and some 70's outside and well the winds that will be concern overnight tonight, some gusty winds continued over the mount top some parts of the north bay. napa sonoma also part of the east bay oakland hills are going to see some strong gusty winds and maybe 40 plus miles per

oakland earlier today at the butter cup diner near jack london square, our capitol bureau reporter ashley zavala caught up with the candidate today she has the latest. >>joe biden hoping to gather some last minute support by making a stop here at the butter cup diner downtown oakland. this was biden's first and only stop in northern california. so far on the campaign trail he came in and shook hands and caught up with voters in the scranton crowded restaurant news here for about an hour. state senator steven glazer assemblyman kevin mullin and oakland mayor libby schaaf all stopped by to greet him biden is hoping to edge project in california primary winner, bernie biden's campaign says he will be watching the primary results roll in from los angeles in oakland, ashley zavala kron 4 at the polls close tonight for super tuesday make sure to tune in to kron 4 or kron on our full election coverage begins at 8 o'clock tonight we will give you the results as they come in and provide full analysis from democrats and republicans again your full election coverage begins tonight at 8 o'clock right here o

lawmakers are committing up to $1 billion to fight the coronavirus our capitol bureau reporter ashley zavala breaks down the new measure designed to immediately provide money for the effort. they're all. >>california lawmakers monday approved to release millions in funding to furnish the governor state of emergency declaration, the measure unanimously passed the assembly it would first release million and later empowers the governor to spend and million increment if necessary spending would be capped at billion total the effort receiving bipartisan support on the assembly floor we think it is very important. >>to give the governor the tolls to fight this pandemic in our state as fans are critical to making sure that our infrastructure. yes, but opt to do that is some urgency to mitigating the image to our economy but most importantly. to making sure that more californians are saved another measure passed monday make sure schools shut down for the virus don't lose money it also provides funds for cleaning and protective equipment. >>california lawmakers convening this week comes as the govern

our capitol bureau reporter ashley zavala explains how this will affect vote >>california election officials are hoping coronavirus concerns don't push people away from the polls in areas where patients are being treated or have been diagnosed like sacramento county election officials say they're taking it seriously that we know that there is a lot of fear right now and we're trying to respond about the best we can the secretary of state's office says as of monday 3.3 million voters have already cast their vote by mail ballots local election officials are still expecting many to visit vote centers on election day put our centers which would hand sanitizer with tissues and subject wipes to wipe down the common things like the voting booth after people use >>and we even have gloves available for anybody who's going to take advantage of the touch screen program that we have statewide california has more than 40 confirmed cases in counting with the possibility of large waves of people at the polls tuesday staffing at some voting centers has taken a hit and we have actually some of the temporary

>>in sacramento, ashley zavala kron 4 news. >>in san francisco. we have 2 patients in 9 staff members at looking at honda hospital confirmed now to have coronavirus and now the city is doing what it can to slow the spread they're going on a hospital has more than 750 residents and doctors fearing that it could turn into a repeat of infections and deaths that raced through of the life care rsing home outside seattle, san francisco's health officer issued an order restricting visitors back on march 7th and now the 2 units where staff and patients have contracted the virus are under quarantine. >>all nonessential personnel are restricted from entering the facility. essential deserves staff and residents are medically screened. laguna honda staff are screened at the start of each shift. >>the outbreak is expected to escalate at luna got laguna honda which is why city officials are asking the state and federal government now for additional help as they develop a plan to manage that outbreak. happening today, some whole foods workers are planning a sick

with banks will continue on additional issues like atm fees and overdraft charges in sacramento, ashley zavala kron 4 news. >>and the governor also gave an update on medical supplies and the state of course this has many hospitals and doctors are struggling to keep up with the demand. so far 24.2 million masks have been distributed in the state. 100 million more have been obtained sir richard branson is helping. he is committed to making a 7.47 plane available to distribute masks and testing kits here ilan mosque providing more than 1200 ventilators the state is also in talks with santa clara county to provide field medical stations and seton medical center in daly city will run as a coronavirus hospital so far more than 66,000. tests have been conducted in the state 10's of thousands of people are waiting for results. >>they have people who are out on the streets continue to congregate with one another continue to interact with one another which increases the spread of this virus. we will not have enough beds enough i see union it's another ventilators to support the people that we know are g

how hospitals are dealing with capacity during the coronavirus pandemic capitol bureau reporter ashley zavala has more. >>with 98.8% of children out of school and the numbers of coronavirus cases on the rise governor gavin newsome tuesday said this is just the beginning of the obstacles facing california don't anticipate schools are going to open up in a week. please don't anticipate in a few weeks newsome says day care and child care center should stay open to ease some of the pressure of child care needs facing californians out of work because of the coronavirus tuesday's tell a press conference was coordinated to follow recommended social-distancing guidelines to stop the spread of the virus. the governor says the state is preparing for hospital capacities to surge. newsom says the state has about 90,000 beds available but says it may need up to 20,000 more to handle an influx of coronavirus cases are hospitals have been running their own pandemic planning their own procurement strategies, not just for physical resources, but the deep need for human resources and supplies just before us te

several state agencies to plan for what's to come with coronavirus our capitol bureau reporter ashley zavala has more from the state emergency operations center. >>governor gavin newsome spent the entire day here at the emergency operations center meeting with cabinet members and dozens of leaders across multiple state agencies media was not allowed inside but cal oh yes did provide us with this video. sources inside tell me the governor got here at around 6 o'clock this morning and was having meetings as of late this afternoon into the evening until this large table caught meeting was meant to coordinate efforts for what could come as the coronavirus situation in california involves the state is also working with the federal government on bringing the grand princess cruise ship carrying now several coronavirus patients into northern california. separate from that state health officials say there are now 69 confirmed cases of the coronavirus in california with more than 9,000 people tonight self monitoring for the virus in sacramento county ashley zavala kron 4 news. >>tonight contra costa c

>>in sacramento, ashley zavala kron 4 news. >>today the city of oakland began making good on a pledge to move homeless people into local hotels and helping them toetter se isolate during the covid debt 19 pandemic our kron four's kate rooney has details. >>with 283 confirmed cases of covid 19 in alameda county today oakland bn moving some members of the homeless population into state leased hotels in hopes of providing relief for one of the most at risk groups during the pandemic we also anxious about self-isolating and we feel anxious even when we have homes this is an opportunity to give to folks so they can really self ice way and that and the more healthy way to prevent them from not only getting the disease but potentially spreadi some 393 hotel rooms are set to be made available at the radisson hotel and the comfort in both near oakland international airport. >>the first group to move in today are those who have been diagnosed or are experiencing symptoms of covid 19 on wednesday folks who are over 65 or have chronic heal

>>in sacramento, ashley zavala kron 4 news. the federal government is getting ready to start distributing the trillion in relief money made available through the coronavirus relief bill. >>and bay area congresswoman jackie spear says those funds will help many americans who would not normally qualify for benefits. it's a very comprehensive s p a. >>package and many people that historically not be interested and the sba loan program may find that this is just what the doctor ordered so to speak and for unemployment insurance is very important for all of your viewers to know unemployment insurance now is going to be available to anyone who is employed so or if you are a good employee if you're an independent contractor, if you're a part-time worker all those individuals are covered in this package from the federal government and depending on what your salary is you of see an increase. what the top unemployment insurance in california is which is $450 an additional $600 and weekly payments to you during mass very desperate set of

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our capit bureau reporter ashley zavala explains the newest financial relief efforts. >>california leaders secured a deal with 4 major national banks to temporarily suspend home mortgage payments for those affected by cid 19 governor gavin newsome announced wednesday wells fargo citi us bank jp morgan chase agreed on a 90 day grace period, another 200 smaller banks made similar commitments. 4 of the 5 largest institutions committed to just stop that 90 day unfortunately bank of america did not. >>publicly commit to that they just committed to 30 days hope they will reconsider and joins a those other that are willing to do the right thing. the agreement comes as unemployment claims in california wednesday passed the 1 million mark since march 13th. >>newsome applauding progress on the federal stimulus bill that would provide an additional $600 for approved claims on top of what the state could typically provide known as i naive about the magnitude of is crisis since i'm not suggesting that the magnitude of this stimulus will even meet e moment i certainly a strog points

capitol bureau reporter ashley zavala explains the newest financial relief effort.ornia leaders secured a deal with 4 major national banks to temporarily suspend home mortgage payments for those affected by covid 19 governor gavin newsome announced wednesday wells fargo citi us bank jp morgan chase agreed on a 90 day grace period, another 200 smaller banks made similar commitments 4 of the 5 largest institutions. >>committed to just stop that 90 day unfortunately bank of america did not publicly commit to that they just committed to 30 days hope they will reconsider enjoying a those other that are willing to do the right thing. the agreement comes as unemployment claims in california wednesday passed the 1 million mark since march 13th. >>newsome a plodding progress on the federal stimulus bill that would provide an additional $600 for approved claims on top of what the tate could typically provi known as i naive about the magnitude of this crisis and i'm not suggesting that the magnitude of this stimulus will even make the moment, i certainly a strong points of vie

>>in sacramento, ashley zavala kron 4 news. >>cases in california continued to climb, according to johns hopkins university. more than 7300 cases are confirmed in the state. 146 people have died and we now have more than 2000 confirmed cases here in the bay area. the latest numbers, santa clara county with 848 cases in 28 deaths, san mateo county 309 cases and 6 deaths 374 cases in san francisco county to go along with 6 deaths. contra costa county with a 187 cases 3 people have died there. alameda county has seen 267 cases and 7 deaths, 98 cases him are in. and 4 deaths there solano county has 34 cases sonoma county with 58 cases and one death and that the county has 14 cases and the bay area will remain under a shelter-in-place order for at least another month. >>today, san francisco mayor london breed gave residents a heads up at the order was coming saying san franciscans should be prepared to stay at home and tell may 1st. >>drugs now being used to treat coronavirus are becoming more and more difficult for people with othe

treasurer says this further highlights the importance of the census, ourcapitol bureau reporter ashley zavala more nowfrom her one on one conversation today. >>we're just encouraging everyone each during this down time to do what they can and to just hop on a computer and sign up state treasurer fiona ma encouraging californians to take 2 minutes during the stay at home order to fill out the 20 20 census the beach teens for the senses is shifting >>virtual it. that's like facebook's lies wh this being the first digital sense s it's convenient only takes a couple of minutes to fill out online all you need is the census co that smell to your address if u don't fill it out online says officials will send you a paper questionnaire everything you can think of is funded using the census data results from the nsus will decide legislative districts and key deral dollars for the next decade. >>nsus officials say the coronavirus outbreak shows the critical need for funding to help furnish emergency medical infrastructure top largest programs. >>last year based on 10 years ago went to health and human s

ahead of super the latest polls show sanders as likely to win the state capitol bureau reporter ashley zavala explains. his final message to california voters ahead of the primary. >>california is likely democratic primary favorite spending part of sunday rally in san jose i've spoken before many groups this is the loudest group i've ever heard. bernie sanders campaigning alongside california congressman ro khanna who advocated for the senator's health care for all plan given the virus concerning his community and staying if the coronavirus. >>teaches us anything it's that we're only as safe as the least ensured. >>among that the coronavirus didn't stop thousands of supporters from filling the convention center south hall. the senator from vermont first taking aim at president trump and then to his poll projected second place rival joe biden joe biden is a friend of mine. >>nope nope nope nope nope nope. >>but here is the point that we got to be honest about this. we got to be on us and we have to say which campaign. and the trump. >>sunday's rally capping off a booming month financially for

our capitol bureau reporter ashley zavala has more now off from today's one on one conversation with treasurer. >>we're just encouraging everyone each during this down time to do what they can and to just hop on a computer and sign up state treasurer fiona ma encouraging california's to take 2 minutes during the stay at home order to fill out the 20 20 census the beach teens for the senses is shifting >>virtual stone gangs weapon, ours and other virtual it. that's like facebook's lies with this being the first digital census, it's convenient only takes a couple of minutes to fill out online all you need is the census co that's mailed to your address if you don't fill it out online says officials will send you a paper questionnaire everything you can think of is funded using the census data results from this censuswill decide legislative districts and key federal dollars for the next dede. >>census ofcials say the coronavirus outbreak shows the critical need for funding to help furnish emergency medical infrastructure top largest programs. >>last year based on 10 years ago went to hea

>>in sacramento, ashley zavala kron 4 news. >>in the south bay. there's a call to do more to help the homeless in santa clara county during this pandemic an outbreak among the homeless would immediately increase the threat to the broader population and health care providers and the systems that are already in high demand. so now there are new efforts to do welfare checks on the homeless and to screen them for coronavirus in order to prevent any further spread. >>i'm receiving. concerns complains inquiries from volunteers who are trying to deliver services food information into these encampments the for the host don't know what's going on in the homes are being tested the homeless are being screened. >>well the plan calls for welfare checks at all known homeless camps and refer people to health and welfare services and testing centers. an emergency treatments as well. in the east bay, oakland city officials have actually begun moving homeless people in the local hotels, it's all part of its plan to help them self-isolate during this pandemic so the

this really further highlights the importance of the 2020 census, our capitol bureau reporter ashley zavala more now from her one on one conversation today. >>we're just encouraging everyone each during this down time to do what they can and to just hop on a computer and sign up state treasurer fiona ma encouraging california is to take 2 minutes during the stay at home order to fill out the 20 20 census the beach teens for the senses a shift in >>virtual it. that's like facebook's lies with this being the first digital census, it's convenient only takes a couple of minutes to fill out online all you need is the census co that smell to your address if you don't fill it out online says officials will send you a paper questionnaire everything you can think of is funded using the census data results from this census will decide legislative districts and key federal dollars for the next decade. >>census officials say the coronavirus outbreak shows the critical need for funding to help furnish emergency medical infrastructure top largest programs. >>last year based on 10 years ago went to health

>>governor newsome today announcing a break though for homeowners our capitol bureau reporter ashley zavala explains the newest financial relief effort. >>california leaders secured a deal with 4 major national banks to temporarily suspend home mortgage payments for those affected by covid 19 governor gavin newsome announced wednesday wells fargo citi us bank and jp morgan chase agreed on a 90 day grace period, another 200 smaller banks made similar commitments 4 of the 5 largest institutions. >>committed to just stop that 90 day unfortunately bank of america did not publicly commit to that they just committed to 30 days hope they will reconsider the joints of those other that are willing to do the right thing. the agreement comes as unemployment claims in california wednesday passed the 1 million mark since march 13th. >>newsome applauding progress on the federal stimulus bill that would provide an additional $600 for approved claims on top of what the state could typically provide known as i naive about the magnitude of this crisis and i'm not suggesting that the magnitude of this stimulu

capit l bureau reporter ashley zavala explains his final mashhad message to california. voters ahead of the primary. >>california is likely democratic primary favorite spending part of sunday rallying in san jose i've spoken before many groups this is the loudest group i've ever heard. bernie sanders campaigning alongside california congressman ro khanna who advocated for the senator's health care for all plan given the virus concerning his community and staying if the coronavirus. >>teaches us anything it's that we're only as safe as the least among that the coronavirus didn't stop thousands of supporters from filling the convention center south hall. the senator from vermont first taking aim at president trump and then to his put project in second place rival joe biden joe biden is a friend of mine. >>no no no no no nope. >>but here is the point that we got to be honest about this. we got to be on us and we have to say which campaign. and the trump. >>sunday's rally capping off a booming month financially for bernie sanders campaign announced it raised million in febru

our capitol bureau reporter ashley zavala explains the measure state lawmakers are working to pass tode more funding for this effort, the role. >>california lawmakers monday approved to release millions in funding to furness the governor state of emergency declaration, the measure unanimously passed the assembly it would first release million and later empowers the governor to spend in $50 million increment if necessary spending would be capped at billion total the effort receiving bipartisan support on the assembly floor we think it is very important. >>to give the governor the to fight this pandemic in our state as fans are critical to making sure that our infrastructure there's been tapped to do that to some urgency to mitigating that image to our economy but most importantly. to making sure. that more californians are saved another measure passed monday make sure school shut down for the virus don't lose money it also provides funds for cleaning and protective equipment. >>california lawmakers convening this week comes as the governor and cdc urged against a large gatherings in th

>>in sacramento, ashley zavala kron 4 news. >>and here's a new developmt this morning, the treasury department has just officially pushed back tax day. april 15th was the old deadline now it's been reset to july 15th. this should hopefully give you more time to file and make payments without any interest or a penalties. the change comes of course amid the corona pandemic and we'll see if they push it even further but for now anyway. july 15th is now the new tax day. >>number still rising of corona cases 240,000 cases confirmed now around the world in the us. 14,000 people have coronavirus and 205 people have died in california there are more than a 1000 cases. and we just got the report of another death today to add to the death toll of 18 in california. so far with that contra costa person dying of coronavirus let's take a look at the numbers in the bay area 450 cases in the 9 counties that we're following santa clara county a 189 people testing positive there with 6 deaths, san mateo county 89 cases and one death, san francis

remain shut down for the rest of the school year to really big deal kron four's capitol reporter ashley zavala has more now on that and the struggle to prepare california's hospitals. >>for the coronavirus pandemic that is still getting worse. >>with 98.8% of children out of school and the numbers of coronavirus cases on the rise governor gavin newsome tuesday said this is just the beginning of the obstacles facing california don't anticipate schools are going to open up in a week. please don't anticipate in a few weeks newsome says day care and child care center should stay open to ease some of the pressure of child care needs facing californians out of work because of the coronavirus tuesday's tell a press conference was coordinated to follow recommended social-distancing guidelines to stop the spread of the virus. the governor says the state is preparing for hospital capacities to surge. newsom says the state has about 90,000 beds available but says it may need to up to 20,000 more to handle an influx of coronavirus cases are hospitals have been running their own pandemic planning their own

amid this coronavirus panned our capitol bureau reporter in sacramento, ashley zavala explains what the state is bracing for. >>with 98.8% of children out of school and the numbers of coronavirus cases on the rise governor gavin newsome tuesday said this is just the beginning of the obstacles facing california don't anticipate schools are going to open up in a week. please don't anticipate in a few weeks newsome says day care and child care center should stay open to ease some of the pressure of child care needs facing californians out of work because of the coronavirus tuesday's tell a press conference was coordinated to follow recommended social-distancing guidelines to stop the spread of the virus. the governor says the state is preparing for hospital capacities to surge. newsom says the state has about 90,000 beds available but says it may need to up to 20,000 more to handle an influx of coronavirus cases are hospitals have been running their own pandemic planning their own procurement strategies, not just for physical resources, but the deep need for human resources and supplies ju

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lawmakers are committing up to $1 billion to fight the coronavirus our capitol bureau reporter ashley zavala explains the measure the state lawmakers passed today is designed to immediately provide more funding for the effort. >>california lawmakers monday approved to release millions in funding to furness the governor state of emergency declaration, the measure unanimously passed the assembly it would first release million and later empowers the governor to spend in $50 million increment if necessary spending would be capped at billion total the effort receiving bipartisan support on the assembly floor we think it is very important. >>to give the governor the totals to fight this pandemic in our state as fans are critical to making sure that our infrastructure there's been tapped to do that is some urgency to mitigating the damage to our economy but most importantly. to making sure. that more californians are saved another measure passed monday make sure school shut down for the virus don't lose money it also provides funds for cleaning and protective equipment. >>california lawmakers conve

>>capitol bureau reporter ashley zavala explains how this destruction could impact businesses. >>the public is no longer allowed inside the california state capitol indefinitely, large posters were plastered unprompted each entrance wednesday, the legislature decide to shut down the capital late tuesday night after sacramento county officials issued a stay at home directive in an effort to stop the spread of the coronavirus those who work in the building and have badges are still able to get in quick and describe really. >>what it's done. have to take steps of her. >>lawmakers like assemblyman ken cooley are back in their districts after both houses voted this week to go into a month long recess. it's believed to be the first time in 158 years for state lawmakers to take such a step shut the capitals actually to put the members is. >>when you're where their presence could have for an attack that also means. because this is a person ever remember being out in the community is still eyes and ears on. specs of the coronavirus you sure that no one thought about see government agenc

set to consider taking a multi weeklong recess that could start as soon as next week, a criminal ashley zavalaws. >>j. >>and our coverage of the coronavirus continues on our website kron 4 dot com don't forget. that's where you'll find the latest updates on the outbreak its impacts on the bay area. tips the latest recommendations on how to stay safe. again street from the cdc and local health officials all of that there in the coronavirus section under the news tab, the kron 4 dot com. >>7.39 coming up while france is using the military is saying they're at war with coronavirus in the bay area is sheltering in place. >>it's spring break as usual in florida, maybe kids will care more after seen the >>and we did start the morning with some showers earlier on the peninsula maybe before you walk out those have since cleared out i'm talking more rain in the forecast ahead. and the trip into san francisco looks great right now with when it comes to flooring, i'm hard to please. so, i go to floor & decor where i find every imaginable tile, wood, laminate or stone without compromising my design. cause

people on board experiencing flulike symptoms we have team coverage on this breaking news tonight, ashley zavala live for us in sacramento, where the governor is revealing the state's plan for this particular cruise ship but first tonight crown for think herman joins us live in san francisco with what we know about the state's first death and whether that patient may hav

their right the state's unique situation calling for unique election preparation in sacramento, ashley zavala kron 4 news. >>tomorrow, 14 states will be voting on super tuesday that includes california. the candidates for the democratic race have fanned out over the last couple of days, pete buttigieg amy klobuchar are we mentioned that earlier in the newscast. and tom stier they've all dropped out buttigieg and klobuchar have now endorsed joe biden is their pick as bernie sanders has the lead with the most pledged delegates so far well for us catherine heenan talk with our political analysts about how unusual it was to have so many candidates drop out on the eve of so many states voting tomorrow. yes, it was a blowout in south carolina. but i don't think anybody envisioned this on the eve of super tuesday, his rivals. >>lining up to indoor and a better lie here might endorse at this is unprecedented in american history. >>the notion that you would drop out right before a month of campaigning for really everything will go heading to this direction this is a brokered convention pre convention

officials say the deadline could be pushed back which they say could be a concern in sacramento, ashley zavalan 4 news. >>the city of hayward recently opened a new facility where people can be tested for the coronavirus for free and now results have been announced from the first day of testing and we have kron four's haaziq with the follow-up story. >>54 people tested positive for the coronavirus at the city of hayward's call that 19 testing center hayward city officials say those results are from the first day of testing which started monday a total of 207 people were tested that day. all positive samples are sent to the avellino lab it below park where they are retested the results are then forwarded to the center for disease control and prevention testing is free anyone could be tested you do not have to be a hayward resident, your immigration status will not be questioned, however you do have to beat the testing criteria which includes any of the following fever above 100 degrees respiratory symptoms like shortness of breath, recent travel to europe or asia or recent exposure to confirmed