recovered nicely across the benicia bridge.ound out what was going on, but we did track the changes and there was no problem out of the north bay after that for the early morning drive. we have the closure for east bay 80 getting up toward red top road. that closure will continue until 6:00 a.m., perhaps a few minutes shy of that, but that's what's going on for the roadwork tonight, tomorrow night and wednesday night. back to you. >> thanks, mike. >>> 5:39. coming up san francisco district attorney says he's overcome with emotions. last-minute announcement made on the other side of the country that may mean chesa boudin's father will be released from prison. >>> president biden will speak again today. this time about afghanistan and perhaps extending the deadline to get out. >>> and mystery solved. up with connecticut neighborhood has seen a string of package thefts. we're going to show you the very unusual suspect here. california, did you know our homes share power? but when we try to stay cool in a heat wave our supply is pu

solano county is the only county here in the bay area without a mask mandate currently the benicia is considering implementing one on tuesday. the city council. we're going to be voting on a resolution to require face coverings in indoor settings. amanda hari has that for us. i was here about 2 and a half weeks ago when county health leaders said. >> they would not be putting a mask mandate in effect for the entire county at that time. most people i spoke to said they wanted to see a mask mandate and that still seems to be true. i think it's a great idea. i think it's overdue. masks may be back in benicia later this week. >> marianna more has lived in the city for more than 40 years. she says she loves it here. the think city to do more to prevent the spread of covid-19. >> if you follow the news at all and follow the science. we've got to wear a mask i have kids in school and there were enough the cages or a mask there. steve young tells me he's been hearing similar calls for a mask mandate from other benicia residents. >> and since the county isn't going to implement one. he's looki

. >>> happening today, benicia the county is the only one not on board. cierra johnson is live with a look at what's at stake here. >> yeah, good morning, marcus. i want to set the scene and let you know how we got to this point. at the beginning of the month there were eight counties and cities that banded together to announce that they would be enforcing that indoor mask mandate. solano county was not part of that group announcing that mandate, and so now today, benicia, which is in solano county, saying they do want to enact that indoor mask mandate. nbc bay area did have a chance to speak with benicia mayor steve young who says city council will decide the mandate at today's meeting. in july days before that joint meeting i mentioned before, a statement was issued by solano county health director on why they were not included. at the time the health director called the cdc's recommendation, quote, misguided explaining, quote, the transmission that's occurring in people's homes, backyards and camping is not an environment where masking recommendations

jean elle. >> the stiff benicia getting stricter. of the nine bay area counties have issued new mask guidance. missing from this list is solano county here in white. within the past hour, benicia in schiano county decided to go its own way. the city council decided to require masks. masks to be worn inside any building where the public is allowed. here's terry mcsweeney. >> reporter: mask mandates are in effect in eight of nine bay area counties, just not solano county. the public health officer said they don't do that much good preventing the spread of covid-19 in indoor public places. >> our data clearly shows the indoor public spaces, the public settings are not where disease spreads so the mandate would not be expected to be helpful here. >> reporter: but that was the minority opinion even among physicians. >> we have excellent tools including effective vaccines and the side of caution? >> reporter: public i the mandatory masking policy. >> we're talking about the bare minimum. our children have no problem doing it. it seems like

seminole county supervisor monica brown who represents benicia says this is the right move to protect the community and says the rest of the county should follow here that all the time. why is in solano county with everybody else. an. >> last night at the board meeting that city council meeting. it was discussed with a doctor hamilton and following through as to what the doctors say tie believe and that he's the public health director and sits his he has the legal authority and we just can't seem able to move him into that solano county should as a whole county have an indoor mask demand mandated round is disappointed that the nation's vote didn't sway the public health director stance tuesday night as he continues to reject a county wide mask mandates a frustrating. but it's embarrassing. >> i'm watching your channel or someone else's channel. and i hear it from my constituents. and it's embarrassing because i should be able to say please, just do it. it's to save our people. it's to save our kids. meanwhile. >> others in benicia are frustrated over the new mask requirement we spoke

. >> but the city of benicia is considering starting its own on tuesday. the city council vote on a resolution to require face coverings in indoor settings. kron four's amanda hari has the story now from downtown benicia. >> i was here about 2 and a half weeks ago when county health leaders said they would not be putting a mask mandate in effect for the entire county at that time. most people i spoke to said they wanted to see a mask mandate and that still seems to be true. i think it's a great idea. i think it's overdue. masks may be back in benicia later this week. >> marianna more has lived in the city for more than 40 years. she says she loves it here. the think city to do more to prevent the spread of covid-19. >> if you follow the news, it all unfold. the we've got to wear a mask. we i have kids in school and there were enough the cages or a there. steve young tells me he's been hearing similar calls for a mask mandate from other benicia residents. >> and since the county isn't going to implement one. he's looking to do it on the city level. however.

masks may be back in benicia later this week. marianna more has lived in the city for more than 40 years. she says she loves it here. the think city to do more to prevent the spread of covid-19. >> if you follow the news at all and follow the we've got to wear a mask i have kids in school and there were enough to teachers or a mask there. steve young tells me he's been hearing similar calls for a mask mandate from other benicia residents. >> and since the county isn't going to implement one. he's looking to do it on the city level. however. >> covid cases are. >> rising at a very fast rate in our county. hospitalizations are rising at a faster rate. and i think there is a belief on the part of the city council that we need to take action despite the action being taken by the county mayor young says back at the beginning of the pandemic, the city had to institute a mask mandate on their own as well. >> because health leaders wouldn't do it on the county level it's frustrating done. on one hand, too. >> feel like we out of step wit

because the city benicia is breaking away from solano county. they will have to enforce it themselves. but according to the mayor and the city council members. they will try to educate the people you will not be ticketed if you're not wearing a mask and it seems like 4 out of 5 people. they are in support of wearing the mask but he showed his face is not a big town. it's only about 30,000 people in solano county. but keep in mind, james and darya, you know this all too well. people come and go. people leave this location go to san francisco and i can guarantee you a lot of people reached out to social media yesterday and even surrounding cities they are in support of this because they're afraid that people who are not wearing their mask in benicia in solano county. they will go into san francisco or oakland and possibly infect those people as well. so those surrounding communities they are in support. it seems like for the city of the nation. back to you. all right. thank you very much. well, 5. '04. we have developing news from johnson and john

. >> well, you will now need to wear a mask indoors in the city of benicia. it is now the only city in solano county with a mask mandate solano county's health director has refused to issue a mask mandate saying it won't stop the spread of covid in solano county as kron 4 staters hackett tells us some county leaders hope this move from benicia will change his mind. >> solano county is the only bay area county without a current indoor mask mandate. but tuesday night the benicia city council decided to break away and implement their own mask mandate. seminole county supervisor monica brown who represents benicia says this is the right move to protect the community and says the rest of the county should follow here that all the time. why is in solano county with everybody else and. >> last night at the board meeting that city council meeting. it was discussed with a doctor hamilton and following through as to what the doctors say tie us believe and that he's the public health director and it's his he has the legal authority and we just can't seem able to move hi

benicia serÍa la ciudad en el condado de solano con este mandato de este estilo.res tendrÁn que mostrar el comprobante de vacunaciÓn. en san francisco tambiÉn tendrÁ que tener la tarjeta de vacunaciÓn para entrar a bares bajo techo cerrado, gimnasios, entre otros. marÍa antonieta hablÓ sobre esta nueva ordenanza. marÍa antonieta: en este lugar la orden incluÍa una tarjeta de vacunaciÓn. justo, a partir este 20 de agosto es un requisito para comer en este lugar. en este popular restaurante latino, estaban colgando carteles. >> yo les pregunto si van a comer aquÍ o para ordenar y les pido que me muestren la tarjeta de vacunaciÓn. marÍa antonieta: debe presentar la tarjeta de vacunaciÓn para poder comer dentro del restaurante. hasta ahora, la medida ha sido bien recibida por los clientes. >> me parece bien. debemos estar protegidos. muchas veces no se sabe cuando se tiene la variante. marÍa antonieta: no sÓlo los restaurante requieren la tarjeta de vacunaciÓn. >> son todos los negocios que tienen sus establecimientos en el interior. incluye los gimnasios, bares, entr

but the city of benicia, they have the power to go ahead and do this. got reaction from many people. it seems like a lot of people are on board. >> i think is unhurt. and it was taking precautionary measures until you know, it's like we're in the clear a little more so. think it's okay. >> what do you say to people who say it's tyranny its oppression that don't tell me what to do. >> everyone's got got we have. there's no one else has their own. >> here's how it's going to happen. it's going to be in place for the next 6 weeks and they will re evaluate after 30 days if the covid-19 numbers stay the same or go up the mask mandate. more than likely will stay in place if the numbers go down, then there is a chance they will remove it. we did get a chance to talk to doctors and they believe that the masks work, at least the doctors that we spoke to, they believe it works on many fronts. it works in that in the coffee shops behind me and they works in the hospitals where they say they're simply overwhelmed the doctors and the nurses with covid-19 cases. so i

masks may be back in benicia later this week. marianna more has lived in the city for more than 40 years. she says she loves it here. the think city to do more to prevent the spread of covid-19. >> if you follow the news at all and follow the we've got to wear a mask. we i have kids in school and there were enough the cages or a mayor steve young tells me he's been hearing similar calls for a mask mandate from other benicia residents. >> and since the county isn't going to implement one. he's looking to do it on the city level. however. >> covid cases are. >> rising at very fast rate in our county. hospitalizations are rising at a faster rate. and i think there is a belief on the part of the city council that we need to take action despite the action being taken by the county mayor young says back at the beginning of the pandemic, the city had to institute a mask mandate on their own as well. >> because health leaders wouldn't do it on the county level it's frustrating. none. on one hand too. >> feel like we out of step with the

it looks like they are doing what benicia has done for the past 7 days.cover this. but the bottom line is solano county despite all the case's going on in this particular county, james and area. they are still the only county in the bay area that does not have a mask mandate. benicia and vallejo look to be the 2 cities in this county that will override the health department. back to you. all right. thanks a lot. well. >> we'll take a break at 6.51. coming up, the giants are down a star pitcher due to covid. we'll tell you how his condition is this morning with how the team to with forward. >> we'll be right back. ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ monitor, check and lock down you money with security from chase. control feels good. chase. make more of what's yours. ♪ ♪ my name's caleb. what's yours? i'm grace! did you just move here? yeah! cool! ♪ reynolds wrap makes it easy to cook and clean up meals in no time. ♪ so i don't miss all the fun stuff. easy prep, cook and clean with reynolds wrap. >> in bay area baseball. the giants are off to a rough start because of covid in play

masks may be back in benicia later this week. >> marianna more has lived in the city for more than 40 years. she says she loves it here. the think city to do more to prevent the spread of covid-19. >> if you follow the news, it all unfold the science we've got to wear a mask i have kids in school and there were enough the cages or a mayor steve young tells me he's been hearing similar calls for a mask mandate from other benicia residents. >> and since the county isn't going to implement one. he's looking to do it on the city level. however. >> covid cases are. >> rising at very fast rate in our county. hospitalizations are rising at a faster rate. and i think there is a belief on the part of the city council that we need to take action despite the action being taken by the county mayor young says back at the beginning of the pandemic, the city had to institute a mask mandate on their own as well. >> because health leaders wouldn't do it on the county level it's frustrating done. on one hand, too. >> feel like we out of step with the rest of the county. but i think the other way to loo

benicia, go ahead and do this again. this is in effect for at least 6 weeks and they will re evaluate after 30 days to look at the numbers to see if they want to continue it for another 6 weeks or so. >> more reaction coming up at 8 o'clock. and by the way, james and ari, i did find most people in support of the mank, but it is not uncommon to see people just say no way. i'm not wearing a mask. i'm against. it will have more of that as the morning continues, ok, thanks a lot. all right. well, speaking of the vaccine, we have some developing news from johnson and johnson. >> and its booster shot the companies announcing this morning that its booster shot provides in their estimation, quote, a rapid and robust increase in antibodies when used on people who've already received the one shot dose. so the company says the people who get the booster shot experience to 9 fold increase in antibodies to covid. so now jnj is working with the fda and the cdc to get the booster shot approved for the public. in the south bay tense mom

they are not helping out with the enforcement because benicia they're doing this by themselves. james and darya. it will be up to the city of benicia to do it grant. it is not a big city. about 30,000 people. but i did see people reach out to me on social media yesterday why is this important? because a lot of people leave this area going to san francisco going to oakland travel back and forth and they are in support of this thinking that this is very, you commuters society that if they don't take care of business here. it could be their problem in san francisco and oakland back to you. all right. thank you very much. well, time now is 8. '04, and developing news from johnson and johnson on a booster shot. >> jnj just announced this morning that a booster provides, quote, rapid and robust increase in antibodies when used in people who have received the first j and j shot. the company says people who get the booster 9 fold increase in antibodies to covid johnson and johnson is now working with the fda and the cdc to get the booster shot approved for the public. >> in the south ba

. >> benicia is now the only city in solano county to implement an indoor mask mandate regardless of vaccination status, the nation now aligns with the rest of the bay area counties requiring face coverings indoors in public spaces. crawford's taylor spoke with county leaders about why the rest of solano is it doing the same. >> this new indoor mask mandate comes despite a recommendation by solano county's health director saying that it's not necessary to wear masks indoors. he's the only bay area health official to make such a recommendation while cases are surging. some county leaders hope. aneesh is move will change his mind. solano county is the only bay area county without a current indoor mask mandate. >> but tuesday night the benicia city council decided to break away and implement their own mask mandate. seminole county supervisor monica brown who represents benicia says this is the right move to protect the community and says the rest of the county should follow here that all the time. why isn't solano county with everybody else. an. >> last night at the board meeting that c

here's reaction from one benicia resident. >> i'm 80 years old and whatever way you could do to input implement you know, protection for everybody to kids. the. adult and all that. we would do whatever we can at least my personal opinion. we've been through this for one year and i'm ready to put the mask back our soul. i have no problem with that. >> ok, so here's what's going on with the health department. they believe that yes, covid-19 cases are coming up, but they say is for the super spreader events. those are the ones with whole lot of people inside. they don't believe that just having people wear masks going into a commercial building will really be effective when it comes to covid-19 cases, they are going to give their blessing. they saved nation wants to do it. go ahead and do it. but there's not something that they want to do right now as far as the health department county wise, the city of they're keeping a close eye on this and they say they probably will try to do the same thing as benicia and have a mask mandate for all buildings and they say they can probably try to do

but benicia is considering implementing one. on tuesday. city council is going to be voting on a resolution to require face coverings in indoor settings kron four's. amanda hari now with more on the story. >> i was here about 2 and a half weeks ago when county health leaders said they would not be putting a mask mandate in effect for the entire county at that time. most people i spoke to said they wanted to see a mask mandate and that still seems to be true. i think it's a great idea. i think it's overdue. masks may be back in benicia later this week. >> marianna more has lived in the city for more than 40 years. she says she loves it here. the think city to do more to prevent spread of covid-19. >> if you follow the news at all and follow the science. we've got to wear a mask i have kids in school and there were enough the cages or a mask there. steve young tells me he's been hearing similar calls for a mask mandate from other benicia residents. >> and since the county isn't going to implement one. he's looking to do it on the city level.

but benicia is considering implementing one on its own on tuesday, the city council will be voting on a resolution that would require face coverings in indoor settings. proffers amanda hari has the story. >> i was here about 2 and a half weeks ago when county health leaders said they would not be putting a mask mandate in effect for the entire county at that time. most people i spoke to said they wanted to see a mask mandate and that still seems to be true. i think it's a great idea. i think it's overdue. masks may be back in benicia later this week. >> marianna more has lived in the city for more than 40 years. she says she loves it here. the think city to do more to prevent the spread of covid-19. >> if you follow the news, it all unfold the science we've got to wear a mask i have kids in school and there were enough to teachers or a mask there. steve young tells me he's been hearing similar calls for a mask mandate from other benicia residents. >> and since the county isn't going to implement one. he's looking to do it on the city level. however. >> covid cases are. >> rising at a

. >>> efectivamente el concejo municipal de benicia votará aquí sobre si pasar una nueva ley que restaureependientemente de loque diga el condado >>> aunque la tranquilidad reinaba, hay frustración en varios de sus residentes incluidos su alcalde de ver cómo se manejan las órdenes de la pandemia incluido el uso de mascarillas en interiores la preocupacionesque tenemos ocho condados que ven una cosa y el condado de solano ve lo opuesto, el alcalde impuso una ley que será votada por el consejo la cual restauraría en benicia el uso obligatorio de cubrebocas en el interior de comercios y edificios >>> la gente se está contagiando cada día más, todos tenemos una familia >>> apesar de las incomodidades, según el alcalde en las últimas dos semanas el número de personas ha subido en un 40 por ciento, las hospitalizaciones se han incrementado en un 30 por ciento y el 91 por ciento de los hospitalizados actualmente no están vacunados >>> tenemos un número limitado de salas de emergencia en el área así que hay que sumarle médicos y enfermeras que están estresados y están siendo exigidos a su límite

violations will have to be handled by benicia alone. the city says it will look to educate more than in force but some wonder if this could be handled differently. >> i think we should go out a different way. it seems like the more you are told to do something the less you like it. >> so how long will this mask mandate stay in place, do they know? >> reporter: the city council says that it will stay in place for at least six weeks. at that time it will be re- evaluated. ha be out of high or substantial range for 30 days the mandate will be lifted. >>> let's take a live look at oakland tonight where some students and staff will learn tomorrow if they can return to school. ousd officials say they were sent home to quarantine possibly by mistake. the reason, potentially false positive covid tests. the spokesperson says that there was an issue with the rapid testing from the labs that were used last week. more than a dozen false positives showed up and now they are trying to figure out who really does need to be in quarantine. >> as soon as

. >>> benicia city leaders considering indoor mask mandate but going it alone, rest of the county doese that rule. christie smith spoke with the mayor and business owners. >> reporter: benicia mayor steve young explained what city council is considering tuesday. >> whether or not to reinstate a mask mandate for interior public spaces and retail operations. had one for a year in may i believe of 2020 adopted, and dropped it when the governor dropped other requirements in june. >> reporter: other bay area counties reinstated masks over concerns on the delta variant but they didn't join them. >> question is should we consider something more strict in interest of health and safety. >> we reinstituted mask mandate for our guests, no matter what their vaccination status is because we get a wide variety of cases. >> zeppelin comics get customers from different parts of the bay area and state. made it clear what is expected. she says most customers commend them for it. >> i think it's good guideline to follow and city should adopt city-wide mandate. although the county isn't. because it takes

now the city of benicia. they did this last week. despite the sullivan county health department not giving their full endorsement. they believe the health department. they believe that it doesn't really help that it's those large events that spread covid-19 and not walking in and out of buildings. still, the mayor of benicia says we need to do something because the numbers are rising. so they went ahead and passed it unanimously 5 to nothing vallejo did tell their residence we are going to watch how benicia does this and there is a chance that we will do it as well. so they're meeting tonight and get this. interestingly enough, even though the economy is wide open since june. 15th. they are meeting tonight by zoom to discuss whether or not to pass the mask mandate in their city. and if it does going to go into effect. it will go into effect immediately. there's no lag time and they don't care if you're vaccinated or not. your status does not matter if it passes, you will have to mask up if you are going to any building in the city of

they did it last week saying benicia you go ahead and do it. won't be against it vallejo if they pass it tonight, that will go into effect. it immediately james story. all right. thanks a lot. well, and we'll take a break. it is 5.51. coming up, the giants are down a star pitcher due to covid. >> we'll tell you how his condition is this morning, how the team is moving forward and we'll take a quick break and be back with more updates on the fires burning up nearly talk as well. ♪ ♪ fall together with lowe's. labor day values now in-store and online. lowe's. home to any budget. home to any possibility. ♪ ♪ >> the dodgers are moving in on the giants now, one and a half games back because the dodgers won and the giants lost. let's take a look at this game against the brewers tough team to be it was. to work out 7th inning. that's all gonna say. britt crawford getting a base hit. so that was good. that allowed brandon belt to score 2 runners on base and no outs giants couldn't capitalize. >> and in the end they ended up losing to the brewers with a

we're talking about the city of benicia albany. she's going to vote on what to do tonight, kron four's will tran is live with a look. i will. they're wondering what does the health department know that the mayor and cdc and other people don't know because the health department, they're not on board. >> with a mask mandate. but they said if the city benicia, they want to happ people wear their masks, so be it. but they say it's not a super spreader inside. they think it's a large events that's spreading covid-19. but what's going to happen tonight is the mayor and the city council will need and if they get their way. james in duryea. if you're going into a building in bunnies show. we're not just talking the government buildings or the city buildings were talking malls coffee shops stores restaurants. if you're indoors and you're 12 years old or 12 years or older, you are required to wear a mask. if that happens too cas tonight, which looks like it will because the mayor is on board. he's been shaking his head. why isn't there a mas

. >>> another story, city leaders in benicia deciding whether to issue their own mask mandate. they're voting on a resolution for people to wear masks indoors. this is to slow the spread of the delta variant. the order could last up to three months but depends on what happens with the covid cases. so far, eight of the bay area's nine counties, take a look, have issued new guidance on wearing masks. missing from the list, though, is solano county where benicia is located. >>> finally, it's been three months since any light rail has run in san jose. tonight vta says it's finally just days away from getting those training back on track. the transit agency will start running light rail cars along the san jose to mountain view line this evening as a test, with the goal of adding passengers by this weekend. they want the public to know they're working on bringing the trains back, but first they have to put them through real-world testing. >>> let's take you outside, a live look at the san mateo bridge. jeff ranieri will be here with the weather and the smoke. stay with us. jason, did

would be for all indoor spaces in benicia including commercial buildings. the seminole county health department says it doesn't think making people wear masks inside is necessary. but finishes mayor says covid cases are still rising and implementing a mandate may be their best chance at slowing cases down. >> in the south by the san jose city council is debating a policy tonight that would require people attending large gatherings to show proof of vaccination before getting in and there was a brief disruption this some anti mask. protesters tried to take part in the indoor meeting without wearing masks. kron four's rob fladeboe has the story. >> there is no mention of vaccination rules per se on the marquee here outside the san jose civic theater and other city own sports and entertainment venues around town, at least not yet. but soon people attending gatherings of 50 more people may be required to prove they're vaccinated against covid-19. the emergency city ordinance being proposed by mayor sam liccardo. these indoor venues where we know super spreader e

if there's a big enough issue. >> and harry live in benicia. amanda, thank you. governor newsom visited a school in san bernardino today where studenvs were back in class for in-person instruction. more school districts across the state and the bay area will welcome students back next week. >> governor newsome highlighted the importance of getting the kids back in the classroom in a covid-safe way. >> we want to keep our kids safe. we want the back in person. for in-person instruction. we don't want nur kids back on some school. we. having right occasion code. this requirement. we expect districts as we always have. to abide by what's in the education code across the spectrum. and we will hold firm in terms of those recommendations that are aligned with the cdc aligned with the american academy of pediatrics, which i'm more interested in their counsel advice. then respectfully those that are seeking to move in the direction of florida and other states. >> the new school year started this week for the antioch unified school district. but while the vast majority of

the crash not a problem for the drivers up there in benicia. the bay bridge an easy flow. there was slowing that showed up on 101 to the golden gate bridge, but i think it was an early morning crew. they do a great job and actually it's a beautiful clear view. >> another view in san francisco. let's get a look at the bay bridge as we're starting out this morning. we are seeing some of the low clouds over us but not affecting the visibility. we have a good start to our day. while we have our typical start to an august morning, take a look at all of the rain that's happening across parts of southern california. this is the remnants of a tropical system causing a surge of monsoonal moisture. it's been a record wet year, wet summer for arizona, so it's been pretty crazy to see all the storms moving through there. then as we bring it back home we're still all dry here. but at least our temperatures are coming down. we're headed towards the upper 70s and low 80s today. san jose reaching 80 degrees. 83 in morgan hill. moving over towards the east bay, walnut creek topping out at

. >> when it comes to covid-19 the mayor benicia believes he know more about it solano county health director. i'll tell you whether he wants you to mask up or not. coming up in a live report. >> and just when people are feeling safe to fly and travel and vacation again. the governor of hawaii says not here. >> from the area's local news station. you're watching the kron 00:00am morning news at 9. >> thanks, sir, for joining us to the finest hour on a tuesday. >> nothing makes tuesday feel better than the last hour of the morning show. will. this is true of the church is starting your day. so we'll try to get you where you need to be. and first things first, let's find out what is going to be like when you step outside to get where you're going. john, good morning. yeah. tuesday. not everyone's favorite but the forecast today make it a little bit better free at. we are looking at some sunshine this afternoon and some really comfortable temperatures add on top of that, some continued fairly good air quality. and yeah, not a bad tuesday. if you have a chance to step outside to enjoy it

they are also keeping a close eye on what's happening to benicia as well. they probably they say will do the same thing right now in valais. whoa. they are requiring masks for government buildings. but if this all works out, they probably will do the same thing with private and commercial buildings as well. according to the health department, he says bunny show you're more than welcome to go ahead and do it. they don't believe it really helps. they also believes that it's the super events that mass gatherings that are spreading covid-19 and not necessarily walking into a restaurant without a mask. back to you. all right. thank you very much. well. >> 7. '08, is the time and a big story. it is not the time to take a vacation in hawaii. they don't want you there. no pun. that's coming straight from the governor of hawaii 2. he's urging tourists to stay away. that only essential business travel. >> is recommended at this time. of crawford's yulee sevens out of that snowfall with more on the impacts of this. good morning, ali. >> yeah, good morning, james. what

city of benicia is going vote on that tonight. and kron four's will tran is live there with the latest. good motning. well. >> the mayor is frustrated saying does the health department know something that they don't know. they're relying on data from the cdc saying that over there, of course, of august 14th through the 21st. they've seen a huge uptick in the cases of covid-19 specifically delta variant. but according to the mayor, he says that's still not prompting the solano county health department to issue a mask mandate. that's why he says tonight at 06:00pm the city council will meet more than likely darya and james that they will institute that mask mandate, not just at government buildings in benicia. but all facilities throughout this location because he wants to slow down covid-19. he's very frustrated what's going on is even asking what does the health department know that the cdc doesn't know for them. to it. not institute the mask mandate. if you talk to the health department, they believe it doesn't really help that t

the city of benicia now unanimously passing an indoor mask mandate. despite the county of advocating against it. right. so it's not necessary the county, but it is of the city and kron four's will tran. is there live in the nation now with more on this mandate. >> i will. >> james darya there striking out on their own. so this is not a group decision. it has been nice just decision. if you're going to any of the stories right behind me this morning. bringing your mask. it's not just at commercial buildings were talking city and county buildings as well. so long as you're in benicia, they voted 5 to nothing to pass this mask mandate despite the solano county health department. not for this. in fact, the health director he was at the meeting saying there's really no evidence the set that says to him that it's really effective to wear the mask. but if you talk to the city council members and the mayor, they believe it's better than nothing despite you know it. because what they're seeing the covid-19 cases going up. in fact, it seems like 4 out of 5 peop

last week we told you about the city of benicia passing a similar ordinance for all indoor public settings. everything from theaters to businesses bars, retail stores restaurants, all of it. solano county, as we know is the only bay area county not to institute a county wide mask mandate. so it's up to individual cities to implement their own. meanwhile, in san francisco, 80% of eligible residents have now been fully vaccinated against covid-19 mayor london breed made the announcement on twitter saying, quote, this is a major milestone. but we still have work to do to make sure that all of us are protected. she went on to say that now is the time to take your shot if you haven't already. the city has more than 683,000 residents aged 12 and older who have been vaccinated of those 86% received at least one dose of the partially vaccinated while 80% are fully vaccinated. >> across the country. less than half of eligible teenagers in the u.s. have been vaccinated since last year. new details from the cdc, a show that about 42% of teenagers 12 to 17 year olds have gotten at least one shot those

if approved benicia would be acting on its own without the county. benicia's mayor says he's disappointed that the city must take the next step but he says it is in the interest of public health and safety. >> i'm personally frustrated by having to do this again because i think that it -- had we, as a nation, or as a state, had everybody vaccinated and everybody wearing a mask, we wouldn't be here. >> according to state data right now 154 people are hospitalized with covid-19 in solano county. >>> to the crisis in afghanistan, this morning more and more americans are out of the country but the risk for those still on the ground in the region growing as well. it's gotten to the point that president biden is considering sending in more american troops and extending the deadline for them to remain in the country. "today in the bay's" jay gray is in washington with the latest on the situation. >> reporter: crowds and chaos continue to build outside the kabul airport. u.s. troops extending the safe zone there. >> the security environment is changing rapid

condado de benicia exige uso de mascarillas de cuatro aÑos en adelante en supermercados, entre otros. rechazÓ la solicitud de suspender el programa quÉdate en mÉxico. al comenzar el año escolar, nuestra prioridad es la seguridad de los estudiantes. gracias al gobernador newsom, el presupuesto estatal destaca fondos sin precedentes para escuelas pre-kinder al doceavo y universidades comunitarias- con inversiones para la salud mental y emocional, recursos para emplear más enfermeras y consejeros, y su plan expande el pre-kinder para incluir niños de cuatro años. acompaña a los educadores en agradecerle al gobernador newsom, y dígale que siga haciendo prioridad la educación pública. la corte suprema rechazÓ la solicitud de suspender el programa quÉdate en mÉxico sigue la apelaciÓn. la decisiÓn del mÁximo tribunal de justicia da un duro golpe en su esfuerzo por desarmar la polÍtica migratoria de tolerancia cero del expresidente donald trump. >> es usted una de esas personas que perdiÓ su tarjeta de vacunaciÓn? tambiÉn podrÁ obtener una tarjeta electrÓnica. >> mensaje de texto que pregunta

para debatir el uso de las mascarillas debido al incremento de gastos, y por cierto, la ciudad de beniciaró el covid-19 porque el contagio le arrancó la vida a solo días de dar a luz. >> vimos un aumento en el número de mujeres embarazadas que se infectan con el coronavirus y que terminan en el hospital . >> hay otras futuras madres que rechazan la inmunización. >> me preocupo pero necesito más información de las vacunas. >> también se convocó a una cita virtual. >> hace unas semanas me puse la vacuna pero con temor. >> la acertaba al peligroso contagio. >> los hospitales en califeornia están luchando para poder dar abasto. >> más de las mitad de las embarazadas sufren partos prematuros. >> es uno de los momentos más importantes en las vidas no queremos que nada salga mal. >> y la desinformación produjo noticias falsas de posible infertilidad. >> la vacuna del covid-19 causa problemas de fertilidad. >> por eso que las vacunas son aptas para mujeres embarazadas. >> son vacunas gratuitas no se necesita seguro médico. >> es que hay que seguir las recomendaciones de los médicos y ahora estado

last week we told you how benicia moved forward with its own mask mandate because solano county doesn't have one. vallejo, the largest in solano county, is interesting doing the same thing. vallejo will have a special meeting tuesday to discuss that potential mandate. stanford is ramping up its covid testing requirements. the university announced beginning september 20th weekly testing will be required for faculty, staff and students regardless of vaccination status. unvaccinated members of the university must have twice a week. stanford will provide the tests for free at several locations across campus. >>> happening today pg&e will begin inspecting gas pipelines in east san jose. crews will test pipe under king and story roads. that intersection will shut down every night sunday through thursday from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. the inspections will last through november. pg&e says to call them if you notice any issues with your gas service. >>> in 2017, robert paylor was playing rugby for cal in the ncaa national championship game when the unimaginable happened. he was carried off the fiel

wear masks while indoor at public buildings in close spaces last week we told you about the city of benicia passing something similar and that impacted all indoor public settings, including businesses and offices stores restaurants, all of it solano county, as you may know, is the only bay area county now to not institute a mask mandate. they're leaving it up to individual cities. in san francisco. 80 1% of eligible residents have now been fully vaccinated against covid-19 mayor london breed made that announcement on twitter saying, quote, this is a major milestone. but we still have work to do to make sure that all of us are protected. she went on to say that now is the time to take your shot if you haven't already. the city has more than 683,000 residents that are aged 12 and older who have been vaccinated and of those 86% have received at least one dose with 80% being fully vaccinated. >> across the country. less than half of eligible teenagers in the u.s. have been vaccinated since last year. if new data from the cdc and it shows about 42% of children 12 to 17 have gotten at least one s

the city of benicia exactly one week ago pass unanimously 5 to nothing to force people in their city or older to wear their mask. now, according to the mayor of a he says that does the health department know something that the cdc doesn't know by not requiring people to mask up. so they went ahead and did that and they will see if this plays out are not as far as lowering the number of covid-19 cases. the city of vallejo. they did give a heads up to their people. they say we watch what bunny show was going to do and it looks like they too, will probably do that. the zoom meeting. i mean, interestingly enough, they're not meeting face to face. it's a zoom meeting tonight and the city of a lay home and if it passes, it will go into effect immediately. according to the late hose mayor, he says this is not something to force people to mask up. the goal is to get people vaccinated and if everybody gets vaccinated perhaps down the road. people. we're lower their mask. but we shall see how this plays out. solano county interestingly enough is the only county in the bay area that does not ha

if approved benicia would be acting on its own independent of the county. benicia's mayor says he is disappointed the city has to look at the next step but says it is in the interest of health and safety. >> i'm frustrated having to do this again because i think that had we as a nation or as a state had everybody vaccinated and everybody wearing a mask, we wouldn't be here. >> according to state data right now 154 people are hospitalized with covid-19 in solano county. >>> developing this morning, firefighters are hopeful that milder conditions will continue this week as they try to get a betterhandle on the dixie wildfire burning in plumas county. the fire has burned more than 720,000 acres, destroyed about 1200 structures. some evacuation orders were downgraded to warnings. the fire 38% contained. meanwhile, east of sacramento, you have the calder fire past 100,000 acres burned. maybe one bit of good news the fire has some containment, 5%. the office of emergency services says about 25,000 people are under evacuation orders. that fire has destroyed at lea

you'll remember that benicia. passed a similar ordinance for all indoor public settings. everything from theaters to bars and restaurants and retail stores too. solano county course. not. is the only bay area county not the institute. a mask mandate county wide. so it's up to individual cities like filet and benicia to implement their own in san francisco. 80% of eligible residents have been fully vaccinated against covid-19 mayor london breed made that announcement on twitter saying, quote, this is a major milestone. but we still have work to do to make sure that all of us are protected. she went on to say that now is the time to take your shot if you haven't already. the city has more than 683,000 residents that are 12 years or older who are eligible for the vaccine and of those 86% have received at least one dose with 80% being fully vaccinated. >> what about the rest of the country. less than half of teenagers in the entire us have been vaccinated against coronavirus since last year. we have new data from the cdc and they say about 42% of teenagers 12 to 17 year olds

we have a fog advisory on the golden gate bridge and wind advisories on the bay and benicia bridge is this morning as far as air quality goes, we actually do have some haze settling into the east and north bay. and that's we have an air quality advisory taking effect this afternoon despite the fact the air qualities only get a peek at moderate. so this is a step below a spare the air alert. just an air quality advisory, 50's and 60's for our current temperatures, get the light jacket on near the coastline. hardly even needed in areas like pittsburgh, though, sitting at 68 right now. reyna. it's so that we are watching your thursday morning commute as you're traveling from the east bay into the city. >> a little under 8 minutes. so things are moving along there. 5, 1880, no major issues for you as a traveling headed across towards the peninsula under 14 minutes. no major delays for richmond sandra fell commute. as you pour out of richmond, a little under 9 minutes for us. there and heading to the south bay. we're looking at one oh, one to 8085 law did see some incidents down here along

benicia's vote would break from the rest of solano county. every bay area county except solano have brought back masks. >> often the subject of masks, a big standoff on vaccination mandates. protesters shut down the city council for an hour. marianne favro is ive at city hall. they did win the battle to block the vaccination requirement? >> reporter: actually, the city council is continuing to listen to public comments. dozens of people have already spoken, and dozens more plan to speak. most of them have been against requiring a proof of vaccination. but, as you mentioned, the initial standoff happened when a big group of people entered city council chambers and were not wearing a mask. that violates a public health ordinance. some people started to boo when mayor sam liccardo told them they needed to put on masks or get escorted out. most appeared to be there to speak out against the mayor's proposal to requepeople to show proof of vaccination to attend any event with 50 or more people at city-owned venues, such as the san jose convention c

. >> reporter: benicia mayor. >> whether to reinstate a mask mandate for interior public spaces and rebuild operations. we had one for about a year that we adopted back in may, i believe, of 2020. and dropped it when the government dropped all the other requirements in june. >> reporter: other bay area counties have recently reinstated mask mandates. >> i think for the council, the question is should we consider something more strict than the county is doing in the interest of health and

but breezy by the afternoon 76 in benicia. and as you make way back toward the coastline.got some patchy fog highs. they're generally in the low 60's. now with the next couple of days, things change tomorrow be last cool day. we're watching temperature. jump a good 10 degrees. i think on thursday that we see that week offshore wind bringing some of that smoke back in the bay area. i think stays hot and hazy. 2 friday temperatures near triple digits on friday and saturday cooling only slightly on sunday. >> and now kron 4 sports. >> the a's bullpen has been free falling the past 3 games each game. they've been winning in the 8th inning or later only to lose. meanwhile, the yankees are on a 10 game win streak. something's got to give sooner or later or oakland. they'll be watching the playoffs from jack london square somewhere on the couch series finale against the mariners. the short two-game series bottom of the first no score too long for mitch moreland and he grounds one into left field. that brings on in a run in taken early one, nothing lead off miles. >> top of the 3r

wind advisory for benicia bridge, be careful there if you are traveling from 680 through there.ffic is light. we are seeing lots of green on sure censors. right now no troubles out of san jose if you are up early commuting along 101. hellyer to sfo, quiet as you work along the peninsula. >>> if you love bacon you won't love the fact that it could be harder to find and more expensive in california. it is because of a change in animal welfrurnia will that req space for breeding pigs. right now 4% of national hog producers comply. unless courts intervene or state temporarily allows noncompliant meat in the state california would lose almost all of its supply, most of which comes from iowa. that's something we'll be watching for sure. >>> 4:51. still ahead on kpix5. >> a debut from the dug out, the newest face of the giants, ahead in sports. >>> a live look outside as we -great idea. [gasps] look at the little cutie. -he's coming for a visit. -hi. [chuckles] aww! oh! he's leaving! -nice work, guys! -introducing togo's new cheese steak melt, featuring fresh artisan bread, layered wit