it was later bought out by cinemark. the theater hasn't been able to reopen since it closed back in march. cinemark says, it's closing this location because the lease is coming to an end. >>> more local news at 5:30. student athletes say they have waited long enough. dozens make their case at the state capitol. the emotional pleas to get back on the field. >>> the next bay area sports native to become a vaccine super site. new informrmation on t the time for delilivering shots at the o coliseum. >>> rains moving up to the east of the bay area and another burst >> you're watching kpix 5 news at 5:30. >>> now at 5:30, high- definition doppler, tracking the storm across the bay area . heavy rain moves across the east bay now. showers from our san jose camera. paul hogan, tracking the rain for us. >> we have the rain falling heavily right now, directly over the bay. that will push into the east bay. oakland, to the east bay, fremont, picking up more west of marin county. that will be moving into san francisco and further dow

so cinemark's is just rolling out very slowly for now it's just 3 theaters. but if things continue to well and have you know covid numbers then they may be able to open up. more theaters later on in the month. >>back to you guys back to you james thank you very lee. >>happening today we could see a big advancement in the fight against coronavirus the fda is holding meetings to review the johnson and johnson covid-19 vaccine. the agency is expected to approve the shot possibly as early as today. if it is approved it would be the 3rd vaccine approved for use in the united states and this vaccine. could be a game changer i like the shots from pfizer and moderna this vaccine is only one dose and does not need to be stored in the ultra cold temperatures. some hospitals don't have that type of refrigerator johnson and johnson says they expect to deliver 20 million doses of the vaccine to the u.s. by the end of next month. pfizer is studying the effects of a 3rd covid-19 vaccine dose the company wants to determine if an additional booster shot given 6 to 12 months a

cinemark is offering staggered show times and disinfecting between streaming.ng is mandatory. >> they blocked every two rows and separate you. >> well over a year. last movie we saw was >> i have been waiting for the last month. it is my daily activity. more are expected to open next week. >>> nasa renamed headquarrsfter w. jackson. the first african-american engineer. jackson was part of nasa put americans in space. their story told in the book and film "hidden figures." in 2019, jackson was awarded the congressional gold medal, the highest civilian honor. >>> new developments out of los angeles. lady gaga's stolen french bulldogs were recovered safely. a woman that found the dogs turned them into lapd last night. they were not hurt. police say they don't believe the woman was involved in wednesday's attack when thieves stole the dogs and shot the dog walker. the search for the suspect has continued. the dog walker thankfully is expected to recover. lady gaga currently working in italy offered a half millionrd return. >>> still ahead, the fire truck used to ce

on friday cinemark theaters which operates theaters in downtown redwood city and also the 10 foreign mall in san bruno. >>will resume operations moviegoers will now have the option of buying a ticket like normal or you can also rent out an entire theater and watch a new release $449 or a classic released for $99 everyone going to the movies will have to wear masks and maintain social distancing in redwood city on friday i talked to several people about whether or not they'd be willing to see a movie in a theater and as you might imagine the reaction was mixed want to only if people are wearing masks in on a little bit. >>apart from people. >>no i don't think i'm ready go back a movie theater yet i feel comfortable watching movies in the comfort of my own home not like to have the even potential thought of this spreading disease at this point. >>now back live. if you don't know what movies are in theaters don't worry about it either deny so i looked it up and the big shows playing right now as a government wonder woman 1984 there's the croods a new age and then there's a tom and jerry

cinemark is reopening some theaters in marin and san mateo counties. both counties just moved into the red tier. some of th century theater in san bruno, redwood downtown redwood city and others expected to open next week. >>> one medical facing consequences after allegedly letting people cut in line. the iteam is digging into it. >>> and something new coming to target stores. and right now we reveal mike nicco's accuweather forecast. >>> all right, thank you very much. nice to have you with us on this friday morning. here is a look at what's going on in -- i got the wrong show dialed up there. sorry about that. isoing otbo and what you areoi deal an f mt of is itions, t the nore warmer. the east bay, where we've got mid- to upper-30s through the tri valley. walnut creek north, mid to low-40s. pittsburghen one of the warmest spots anywhere. upper-40s in the north bay. 38 in mountain view to 44 at oakland. 44 at san carlos and south bay low- to mid-40s. walnut creek about 39. south on 680, fog free and breeze free right now. temperatures stay in the 50s

cinemark reopened three theaters. one in marin county and two in san mateo county.h counties just moved to the red tier. cinemark says it's offering staggered show times and is disinfecting between screenings. mask-wearing is mandatory. >> they block every two row, they block them and then they separate you. >> it's been well over a year. i think the last movie we saw was what, jumanji? >> yeah. >> i've been waiting for the movies for months now. it's my daily activity. >> the theaters that are open include century heater in san bruno, redwood downtown and centurygate in san rafael. more are expected to open next week. >>> well, talking about reopening. as theaters, restaurants and stores slowly begin to reopen in some counties, the next challenge could be finding a parking space. remember those days? one bay area city is anticipating that, and abc7 news reporter david louie shows you a new system, a first in the nation that takes luck and karma out of parking. >> reporter: redwood city's 245 downtown stores, restaurants, theaters and businesses have been waiting fo

cinemark says they don't have an amounsment. >> we will take what we can do. >> reporter: the san franciscoupervisors doesn't believe that san francisco will go in red tier until early next week thanks to goals that haven't been met. everyone we talked to are optimistic. >> come back and support us, and stay happy. >> reporter: jr stone, abc 7 nuggets. >>> and first ofist find fund that just opened focusing on restaurants, breweries. the goal is to offer relief for businesses that haven't qualified for other grants. >> this bar was serving 4,000 people a week. we just shut off the machines off. >> reporter: dev vin's canyon lost money. he was quick to apply for a new san mateo county grant made for restaurants, wineries and breweries. >> we are not asking for tax documents. our goal is to get checks in hands by next month. >> reporter: the other goal, make it simple and easy to qualify. apply online answering 20 questions. staff will choose applications. and grants up to $10,000. he gets a check, he knows what he will use it for. >> pay rent, pay pg and e and employees. >> reporter: he says

cinemark holdings made the announcement this week about the westportal landmark. it began as the portal theater back in 1925 and was renamed the empire in 1936. this is the first movie theater in san francisco to close permanently since the pandemic began. >> a big change is coming to bachelor. longtime host chris harrison is stepping away from the show after defending a controversial contestant. just ahead, what's behind his decision. >> and i'm meteorologist greg gg tuma, and tomorrow we are finding clouds return and >> longtime bachelor host chris harrison is stepping aside from his role amid controversy. he defended a front-runner who is facing scrutiny for social media posts that surfaced from her past. it featured an antebellum plantation-themed party. he asked to show the contestant race and now people are accusing him. >> the san francisco chinese new year float is on display. check it out and it's at the cruise terminal plaza. isn't it pretty? the city put the float on display since it was canceled amid the pandemic. it is next saturday and sunday. >> val

cinemark says they don't have an amounsment. >> we will take what we can do. >> reporter: the san francisco supervisors doesn't believe that san francisco will go in red tier until early next week thanks to goals that haven't been met. everyone we talked to are optimistic. >> come back and support us, and stay happy. >> reporter: jr stone, abc 7 nuggets. >>> and first ofist find fund that just opened focusing on restaurants, breweries. the goal is to offer relief for businesses that haven't qualified for other grants. >> this bar was serving 4,000 people a week. we just shut off the machines off. >> reporter: dev vin's canyon lost money. he was quick to apply for a new san mateo county grant made for restaurants, wineries and breweries. >> we are not asking for tax documents. our goal is to get checks in hands by next month. >> reporter: the other goal, make it simple and easy to qualify. apply online answering 20 questions. staff will choose applications. and grants up to $10,000. he gets a check, he knows what he will use it for. >> pay rent, pay pg and e and employees. >> reporter: he sa

>>we're talking about the cinemark theaters on the peninsula son mark also operates a theater in sandra fell. >>coming up health officials say since the vaccine rollout fewer people are getting tested for covid-19 after the break we're going hear from a local epidemiologist on why that may be and another new vaccination site it's up and running in santa clara county. when more people to get vaccinated against covid-19 last conservative elected officials activists and media personalities they've descended upon orlando to kick off the annual conservative politica >>as vaccine appointments across the bay area increase testing appointments are going down in fact this chart here ipshows the steady decline. since the end of january conference michelle kingston tells us why. >>from outside the testing site in contra costa county. >>these are just some of the bay area counties to are seeing less testing for covid-19 graphs and charts on county website show a decrease in the numbers take a look at sonoma county. officials there say they've seen a decrease in testing since the beginning of januar

cinemark is opening across the bay area, a total of three, they include locations in san rafael, redwood city and san bruno. the reopening comes after marin and san mateo counties move into the red reopening tier this week. the theaters can operate at 25% capacity. >>> happening today, another covid vaccine option should be moving closer to being approved. the much talked about johnson & johnson vaccine will be reviewed by the fda's outside advisory panel and if all goes according to plan, emergency authorization could come by the end of the weekend. the 4 million doses being shipped almost immediately. the johnson & johnson difference that pfizer and moderna, it requires just one shot. it can also be kept in normal refrigeration. it appears effective against new variants covid as well. >>> now to a follow-up for you, jumping the vaccine line, this is happening here in the bay area. elected officials say the system is set up to make it easy for those who qualify to get the shot. the trouble s it's also easy for people to game the system. "today in the bay's" jean ellie has more from san

in san mateo and marin counties at the newly reopened cinemark theaters tonight. >> watching indoorssound. nothing beats it. >> reporter: movie fans are excited to get back in front of a big screen. happy to see safety protocols in place. snapping pictures inside auditoriums, where capacity is limited. and some seats are off limits. >> yeah, they had the right distances between the seat -- seating. and each row was one on, one off. >> reporter: not all concessions are available. but popcorn made movie night feel like old times. >> it's part of the experience. that's half the difference between here and at home. >> yeah. we have popcorn. >> that's our favorite thing about going to the movies. >> reporter: jean elle, nbc bay area news. >> i'm not alone. everybody wants to have popcorn. >> watch a movie. up next, show you what draymond green did tonight. something special. >> and then, happening now. lady gaga's dogs have been found, unharmed. lapd says the woman showed up with the french bulldogs tonight at the police station. it's not clear how she got them but investigators don't bel

cinemark says this friday it's reopening a few theaters at 25% capacity in marin and san mateo countiesnclude century northgate in san rafael, redwood downtown in redwood city, and century theater in san bruno. a few others open the following friday. of course masks are still required. >>> and developing news in antioch. police are investigating the shooting of a heroic customer inside a target store. sky 7 was overhead about 2:30 this afternoon. target tells us the customer was trying to stop two people who had tried to rob the pharmacy. one of the suspects then shot the customer in the leg. that customer is in the hospital. investigators have not given an update on the customer's condition or whether those suspects were caught. we'll keep you updated on that. >>> a new task force in oakland aimed at reimagining public safety has released its first draft of recommendations on ways to do so. here's abc 7 news anchor liz kreutz with more on the proposals including some that would take funding and tasks away from the police department. >> reporter: in oakland efforts are under way to reim

cinemark says they'll reopen some theaters in the bay area. starting on friday. theaters will be open at three bay area locations in sandra fell, redwood city and san bruno senna. mark says that they'll announce more real openings in the coming weeks. movie theaters are allowed to reopen with limited capacity in counties that are in the red tear. it's a new data tonight from the cdc. about how the coronavirus could spread inside a gym, according to the report. several infected people over one week attended high intensity indoor exercise classes at a chicago jim and out of 81 people exposed 55 contracted the virus, the researchers say. mask use was infrequent and likely contributed to the outbreak. the first doses of the new johnson and johnson coronavirus vaccine could potentially be administered as early as next week. the fda said today that the company's vaccine is safe at up to 85% effective against the most serious illness. fda advisers will meet on friday to decide whether the vaccine should be authorized. johnson and johnson says they have four million dose

some cinemark theaters are reopening. movie goers can purchase tickets for standard show times or book a watch party to watch any film of your choice with your own private group. theaters will reopen with enhanced sanitizing and safety measures. open theaters are in red wood city, san bruno, san rafael with more opening next week. >>> taking a live look at san francisco this morning, a live band performed on an outdoor stage, just not all together. the musicians were on stage at the chapel on valencia this week. the vocalist was in a room 30 feet above for covid compliance. he sang in isolation while his image was projected on to the wall of the venue below. i have to say one of the last concerts i went to was with you. it's nice to see that some things might be getting back to normal soon. >>> yeah, that was my last one too. it would be nice to see live music. i am married to a musician. my step son is a musician. it would be great to see them play out and about. west bound 80 towards gillman, we've got a crash and a lot

>>in the bay area some cinemark's theaters are going to be reopening today at reduced capacity of course with kron four's yulia seven's live in sandra fell with more on the exciting news for folks like me only to enjoy a good movie. yeah that shows you need to know this is one activity that i have really mess because i just love that they movie experience. so this is this is going to be good that at least are opening up. 3 theaters in the bay area. but there are trying to also make it very covid safe for everyone so they have some new sanitizing protocols that they're trying to put out there and let audience know that when you go and some things will change so let's show you the list we have a little graphic the come talks about it so that between each showings they will basically disinfect the auditorium so just to make clean for the next group of people to come in they will be staggering showtime's at limited capacity which movie theater theaters. it is 25%. capacity and of course they'll seat buffing and face max masks are mandatory have to wear that at all times and they're eliminati

theater was a landmark a very important part of the west portal neighborhood for almost a century, cinemark took over the theater in 2003. it's now decided not to renew the lease and is closing the theater. this is the fur theater in san francisco to permanently close since the start of the pandemic, san francisco's largest fence, dog park is now back open pet owners and their animals return to the golden gate training area this weekend after this week, in fact, as the city completed a $2.4 million improvement project there, the dog park here, 37th avenue and fulton has several new features, including new play areas, new equipment and even a new pet drinking fountain. mother. is our neighborhood dog poke and we've been really upset that it's been closed, but we're so happy it's open. it's beautiful. there are also new picnic tables and benches of the dog park there at the edge of golden gate park. alright it's day two of the pebble beach program and jordan speak right now on this friday afternoon, is leading the tournament at 10, under part changes with the tournament this year. no celebrit

theater and was a landmark in an integral part of the west portal neighborhood for almost a century, cinemark now actually took over the theater in 2003, but it now decided not to renew its lease. and as a result, the first theater in san francisco it is now the first theater too close permanently in san francisco because of the pandemic. well still to come tonight, a woman from gilroy charged with being a part of last month's capital riot. how videos she posted. health authorities tracked her down, then parent and student athletes still pushing for youth sports to start again, like governor newsome says updated guidance next. god. yu. o parents, coaches and student athletes who are calling for school sports to reopen across california. the governor issued a statement following yesterday's rally at the capitol were 12,000 hand written letters were dropped off, the statement says the governor's office hopes to share an update for you sports guidance and the next two weeks, coaches and organizer's with the group. let them play say they want to meet with the governor. been very transparent. that

speaking of indoor activity, movie night back in the bay area, cinemark is reopening three theaters as of today, one in marin county, two in san mateo county. both counties just moved into the red tier. the theaters are among the first in the bay area to reopen, and they'll start with just 25% capacity. >> when guests come to our theaters, what they will find is that we are disinfecting every auditorium ahead of every single showtime. we do require guests and employees to wear face masks. we are reducing capacities and staggering show times to increase that physical distancing. and then we also have seat buffering technology in our ticket purchase process which automatically blocks the seats adjacent to a party when you purchase your tickets. . >> the theaters that are open include century heater in san bruno, redwood in downtown redwood city and the century northgate in san rafael, and more are expected to open next week. among the new films opening, "tom and jerry" the movie, judas and the black messiah and wonder woman. >> a lot of people looking forward to going back to the theater

cinemark is also opening its theater in san bruno, the movie theater company plans to open more theatersar in the coming weeks. and right now that sam matteo and marin capacity is limited to 25% with restaurants in san mateo county now allowed to open for indoor. donnie, there is a push to get restaurant employees vaccinate the owner of the wonderful chinese restaurants in millbrae in foster city. will they close early yesterday so his 20 employees could get their vaccines that happened at san motel event center. the day was set aside for food. and agriculture workers. they want to be able to not only keep themselves and their families safe, but also our customers safe at the same time, the owner says he will post a notice at his restaurants to let his customers although that is employees have been vaccinated. so musicians have had all their shows canceled at the start of the pandemic, and they're starting to take stage again for live performances. many of them are booking gigs at outdoor venues. ktvu is azenith smith reports. some musicians are performing for the first time in months. m

well, cinemark took over the theater in 2003, but it's now decided not to renew its least close the theatern francisco to permanently close since. the start of the pandemic. beautiful in today around the bay area this afternoon, just a little bit of rain. early on, and then we cleared out dried out. and at this hour we're under a partly sunny, mostly cloudy skies as the next system begins to roll in. here's a look at the sfo at this hour where temperatures this afternoon warmer than yesterday but beginning to cool off a lot of fifties out there at this time, here's a view of what you can see a lot of gray sky there if you are curious as to how much rainfall we saw from this latest system. anywhere from 1/10 of an inch to 2/10 of an interest so for portions of the inner east bay to south bay to nearly half inch over areas of san francisco, a little bit more than half inch danville also reporting a little bit more than half inch in the santa cruz mountains been lohman reporting three quarters of an inch and in the north bay center grows on the eastern side reported more than 7 10, so good amo

it was a westport, a landmark for almost a century, cinemark took over the theater in 2003, but it's not to renew its lease and close the theater. it is the first theater in san francisco to permanently closed since the start of the pandemic. and you heard about those businesses closing and now more trouble for the state's unemployment department. more than 100,000 out of work, californians could see their unemployment benefits slash the state says the problem is changing federal requirements. but it's ktvu is jesse gary tells us blame also falls on the state's systems. the constant drip of unwelcome news from california's employment development department is drowning out slight successes, fighting fraud. the department sent the letters saying nearly 110,000 unemployed people could see their benefits reduced in the coming days. unemployment assistance is the most complex. of the state benefit programs, the department says a change in requirements of federal relief funds means upwards of 217,000 recipients must be moved from the state system into two federal payment systems. because o

happening today we have some good news for movie theater fans here in the bay area we have some cinemark's theaters set to reopen today. reduced as you can understand crawford's really said was alive in sandra fell with more on this and you know we i cannot wait for movie theater popcorn again and watch a fun movie with family and friends. >>that's so funny, i was just thinking about that to the smell of but a parked car and having the lights go down and then watching your you know into movie on the big screen. i just love the movie theater experience and we'll be able to try to experience that today starting today i met north century theater, this is one of 3 theaters that are opening up in the bay area the other 2 are in tamper theater is we can't france said it marked the utter as well as in redwood city downtown. century they're opening up as well. but they do have new protocols in place to make it more safe more covid safe for everyone to experience their movie experience. so let's take a look at the list of what they're doing now. now each auditorium there disinfecting that in betwee

>>we have certain cinemark's theaters reopening today, they'll be reduced capacity as you can imagine but you only 7 stand by live in sandra fell with more on what we should know if we want to go back to the theaters only. >>hi there yeah, it's pretty exciting i can't wait to be able to go have that movie with the big silver screen. so that is going to happen i'm at northgate century theaters, this is one of 3 theaters in the bay area that's opening up today the other 2 are in. redwood city and over at the temper and a movie theater in san bruno now there are going to be some safety measures that they're taking so that people can feel a little bit more lax and not be worried about covid-19 are catching it so here goes to show you the list now between each show time they will be disinfecting the auditorium and so that they could do a really good job. this is why they're going to start staggering sum of the show time. when they have the showtime so be staggering that and limit the capacity and also have sea and mask of course will be mandatory and they are going to eliminate cash so thi

theater and was a landmark and an integral part of the west portal neighborhood for almost a century, cinemarkhe theater in 2003, but it's now decided not to renew its lease and close the theater. it is the first theater in san francisco to permanently closed since the start of the pandemic. the san ramon city council has unanimously approved a controversial expansion plan for costco, the store in danville will now be able to build a 32 pump gas station at the old office depot across the city line into san ramon. neighbors opposing the plan called this a mega gas station that will increase traffic and threaten air quality. costco has agreed to install a traffic light in order to try to reduce congestion. ah bart writer is hospitalized in critical but stable condition after big briefly dragged by a train, bart says this happened is the man was getting off the train at the powell street station last night around nine o'clock, the man was unloading belongings onto the platform, including a bike in a duffel bag and went back into the train to get more things and they say he jammed the doors closed

happening today it looks like some lucky theater lovers will get the chance because we have certain cinemark's theaters set to open their doors once again today at reduced capacity to be sure but crawford's julius evans has a closer look from sandra fell. >>i there, yeah, it's pretty exciting i can't to be able to go have that movie with the big silver screen. so that is going to happen i'm at northgate century theaters. this is one of 3 theaters in the bay area that's opening up today the other 2 are in. redwood city and over at the 10 4 and a movie theater in san bruno now there are going to be some safety measures that they're taking so that people can feel a little bit more lax and not be worried about covid-19 are catching it so here goes to show you the list now between each show time they will be disinfecting the auditorium and so that they could do a really good job. this is why they're going to start staggering sum of the show times. when they have the showtime so be staggering that and limit the capacity and also have sea and mask of course will be mandatory and they are going to eli

let's continue the theme of going back to maybe we are going back to the cinemark, may be.ffice and working from home, when will we go back? the gentleman bottom right-hand side of your screen is gregg smith. i read his stuff and he says we are going to go back to work quickly. return to work is the movement we are about to enter or tell me more, greg? >> good morning. i think we are in the near term we will witness in the next three or four months a return to the office. we all know the way we work has become distributed. it will change and become flexible into the future, but i think people crave getting back to the office and may be dressing up-- you talked about we want to get back to the movies, we want to get back to family vacations and i think it's coming. i can see some empirical evidence of some of my companies that cater to this market particularly in the food delivery space where we see a massive pickup in the last few weeks of food deliveries, so think i-- these are early signs people are beginning to get comfortable to return to work. i don't necessarily see i

cinemark up 9% and i-max shares up 4 over new york along with los angeles, those are the two largestarkets. the fact that they haven't been able to open their theaters is nearly a year is a factor discouraging studios from releasing new films. >> big news as a consumer. >> good news for wilfred, who like going to theaters a lot. >>> we have got just about 40 minutes left to go before the bell lock at the market the dow is higher. the nasdaq is getting pummelled. a big split there as tech gets beaten down. >>> up next, former ge ceo jeff immelt speaking up about the time during his company. saying he is wholly unhappy with his team during his tenure at the helm the most searched tickers on cnbc.com tesla up there, seeing a pullback today and some losses last week. despite new research saying the company made about $1 billion in paper profit so far its bitcoin bet. boeing also up there trend together highest level of the year we'll be right back. tasha, did you know geico could save you hundreds on car insurance and a whole lot more? hmm. so what are you waiting for? hip hop group tag