scott weiner and lena gonzalez introduced a new bill to prevent businesses in california from being evicted because they can't pay their rent since most of the places are being asked to close. the senators are asking governor newsom to issue an executive order to turn the bill into a law effective immediately. >> census leaders worried fears over the coronavirus could put a damper on the 2020 survey. organizers say fears over the pandemic could prevent them from hiring half a million census workers. representatives also say fears over government misusing information collected could prevent accurate results. the census is due april 1st. for more in-depth information check out our special report understanding coronavirus. you can stream it online. use your camera to scan the qr code. it will take it to the video. >>> 4:54. coming up on "today in the bay," nbc bay area responds. >> reporter: some scammers see coronavirus as an opportunity to get your private data. i'm investigator chris chmura, nbc bay area responds next. >>> and happening now, germany conducting checks on its border with aust

state senator scott weiner and long beach state senator lena gonzalez announced the bill today to helpesses who close to fight the spread of the virus without fear of eviction. many small businesses and restaurants shut down operations in recent days due to the outbreak. the two senators are also asking the governor to issue an executive order clearing the way for the bill to quickly take effect. >>> movie ticket sales dropped to their lowest levels in at least 20 years amid the coronavirus. still the disney pixar film onward took in the most money at the weekend box office pulling in $10.5 million. pixar films always do well for weeks, but tickets for onward dropped 73% from their premier last weekend. the new christian romance i still believe had a second place premier with $9.5 million rounding out the top five, the new superhero film bloodshot, the invisible man mystery and the thriller the hunt. >>> a snowstorm has been causing major delays in the sierra. at one point caltrans closed interstate 80 at colfax. the road closures were caused by heavy snow and hazards created by the st