as leeann melendez explains, oakland unified school district sys new measures are in place so that this't happen again. >> reporter: what should have take twon years to build ended up being a construction project >> it stalled and it delayed, and of course, people were frustrated. >> the neighbors, for being patient with us. >> reporter: initially in 2012, the glenview elementary project was limited to one that would replace portable classrooms. but that changed and the district decided to rebuild the school. then the oakland heritage alliance stepped in. >> through the school district, over historic preservation and the compromise was to preserve the very front facade of the whole building. >> reporter: even though that old facade was not the original one when the school was first built. that caused even more delays. the superintendent explained the delays were due to leadership turnover. >> there's no secret in ousd that we have struggled to have stability in leadership. when you have changes in leadership, things get lost. >> reporter: so how does the school district make sure that o

leeann melendez, abc 7 news. >> we'll be hearing education stories all week long. we just talked about virtual learning. we'll also see what in-person classes look like for students who have actually returned to campus and we'll hear from teachers and parents about their biggest frustrations as well as what is actually working. >>> the first day of confirmation hearings for supreme court nominee amy coney barrett has wrapped up on capitol hill. abc news reporter faith abubay has more from washington. >> reporter: senator lindsey graham opening day one of the supreme court confirmation hearing, acknowledging what democrats have feared, this is the beginning of a confirmation, not a consideration. >> this is probably not about persuading each other, unless something really dramatic happens. all republicans will vote "yes" and all democrats will vote "no." >> reporter: yet still, democratic senators seizing the spotlight, saying what the they think is on stake if amy coney barrett reaches the supreme court. >> they're scared, judge barrett, that your confirmation woul

. >>> i'm leeann melendez -- small businesses the money they need to boost their outdoor dining space with safety always in mind. >>> plus, is this a real place to drop off your ballot? the secretary of state weighs in on whether this is tampering with the election. >>> building a better bay area for a safe and secure future. this is abc 7 news. >>> twice in one day. in the same city. in fact, within a mile and within hours. one of the most popular ways to enjoy a meal during the coronavirus pandemic becomes a place of danger. good evening and thank you for joining us. i'm ama daetz. >> and i'm dion lim. out of control cars ran into outdoor signing setups twice yesterday in san jose along story road. one case sent several people to the hospital and in the other a man didn't make it. abc 7 news reporter chris winn has this story. >> reporter: this video shows the aftermath of what san jose police are calling a tragic accident no which a 69-year-old man plowed into a crowd of diners who were gathered for dim sum at grand century shopping mall on sunday afternoon. >> right now all indica

here's abc 7 news reporter leeann melendez. >> reporter: parents waved to their children as they entered the school nearly seven months after it was shut down due to the coronavirus. >> filled with joy and excitement and also that uneasiness of how are things going to go? >> reporter: the superintendent assured us they've been preparing for this day since st. 86% of the families opted in. >> we've han trainings here on site with staff. we've had trainings with students through videos, trainings with parents through videos. >> reporter: some of the classes were held outside and inside desks with plexiglass are expected to keep students safe. this week they will learn in a hybrid mode to get ready for the following weeks. >> october 12th where we go full -- full week, five days, a.m. cohort, 8:10 to 11:00 a.m., and then deep cleaning every classroom, p.m. cohort arrived 12:30 and goes home at 3:20. >> reporter: school staff said they noticed how reserved and cautious the kids were when they first arrived on campus. >> by the end of the day, i think they started to feel more comfortable, wh

. >>> i'm leeann melendez -- small businesses the money they need to boost their outdoor dining spacethis a real place to drop off your ballot? the secretary of state weighs in on whether this is tampering with the election. >>> building a better bay area for a safe and secure future. this is abc 7 news. >>> twice in one day. in the same city. in fact, within a mile and within hours. one of the most popular ways to enjoy a meal during the coronavirus pandemic becomes a place of danger. good evening and thank you for joining us. i'm ama daetz. >> and i'm dion lim. out of control cars ran into outdoor signing setups twice yesterday in san jose along story road. one case sent several people to the hospital and in the other a man didn't make it.

abc 7 news reporter leeann melendez shows us how reopening day went for one school district. >> reporter: parents of kneel cummins elementary and korda modero waved to their students nearly seven months after it was closed town to the coronavirus the superintendent assured us they've been preparing for this day since last march. 86% of the families opted in. >> wove han trainings here on site with staff, trainings with students through videos. we've had trainings with parents through videos. >> reporter: some of the classes were held outside and inside desks with plexi glass are expected to keep students safe. this week they will learn in a hybrid mode to get ready for the following week. >> october 12th, where we go full -- full week, five days, a.m. cohort, 8:10 to 11:00 a.m., and then deep cleaning every classroom, p.m. cohort arrives, 12:30 and goes home at 3:20. >> reporter: school staff said they noticed how reserved and cautious the kids were when they first arrived on campus. >> by the end of the day, i think they started to feel more comfortable, which led them to have their sho