[applause] ♪ ♪ ♪ >> the san francisco playground's hitsvery dates back to 1927 when the area where thent playground and center is today was purchased by the city for $27,000. in the 1950s, the sen consider was expanded by then mayor robinson and the old gym was built. thanks to the passage of the 2008 clean and safe neighborhood parks bond, the sunset playground has undergone extensive renovation to its four acres of fields, courts, play grounds, community rooms, and historic gymnasium. >> here we are. 60 years and $14 million later, and we have got this beautiful, brand-new rec center completely accessible to the entire neighborhood. >> the new rec center houses multi-purpose rooms for all kinds of activities including basketball, line dancing, playing ping-pong and arts can crafts. >> you can use it for whatever you want to do, you can do it here. >> on friday, november 16, the dedication and ribbon cutting took place at the sunset playground and recreation center, celebrating its renovation. it was raining, but the rain clearly did not dampen the spirits of the dignitaries, communit

recognize through the san francisco park alliance that without the san francisco park alliance, make no mistake that we would not be renovating or ribbon cutting five new playgroundstheir partnership is invaluable and they lead with their heart and they care about the parks. thank you, san francisco park alliance. [applause] and then last to my own team, lisa brampton, lisa, thank you for all that you have done to bring private resources to help to supplement what the voters have done to allow us to renovate these playgrounds. to our park supervisor, brandon young bright and early here, mayor, making sure that this place looked super clean. so, thank you, brandon, for being here. and to dan mauer, our project manager for this particular project, and to all of the rec and park staff who really had to hustle to make sure that you can see these markings on the ground and you can see all of the signs in the last 36 hours we have put out maybe 750 signs and have marked playgrounds and, yeah, my staff always rises to the occasion. so a big shout out to the rec and park staff. let's let them play. thanks, everyone.you. >> what do you think about working at an airport and

san francisco's playgrounds have been off limits to kids since march to prevent the possible spread ofirus. now those parks have reopened. kids say they are happy to return. >> i feel good here. it's a nice time with friends. >> reporter: and parents are happy, too. >>ite nice change from what's been going on. a lot of kids have been stuck in their house, you know, like to get out and be with their friends and really they need that exercise and stuff that all kids usually need, you know, every day. it's so just great to have a park open. >> reporter: the city said reopening parks was a priority for the health and well-being of children. >> play grounds are happy, joyous. but for children in their development, their social and emotional development, their ability to problem solve, their ability to take risks and share and to collaborate, this is really serious stuff to get kids back on our playgrounds. everyone in addition to reopening the parks, the city cut the ribbon on some newly renovated parks. >> we're not just opening the gates to playgrounds, but also cutting republicans on fiv

back on campus by january 5th. >>> families in san francisco have a way to have kids burn off extra energy built up during the shelter-in-place. playgrounds open again throughout the city? >> great news for families in san francisco. kids can play at those playgrounds the city has refurbished and revamped a half dozen to help welcome those kids back. at any of the time kids playing on structures and exploring playgrounds wouldn't be unusual but these are unusual times. san francisco's playgrounds had been off-limits to kids since march, to prevent the possible spread of coronavirus. now, those parks have reopened. kids say they are happy to return. >> it is nice playing with friends. >>reporter: parents are happy, too. >> a nice change from what's been going on. kids stuck in the house. to get out and do their friends, really they need the exercise all kids usually need every day. it's great to have the park open. >> reporter: the city said reopening parks was a priority for the health and well-being of children. >> they are happy, joyous. for children in their social emotional development, ability to problem solve, take risks, share and

vote yes on prop 16. >>> after nearly 7 months children are back at the playgrounds in san francisco,ly. today workers unlocked the gates, removed caution tape and took away the off-limits signs at 180 playgrounds in san francisco. the reopening comes with a new set of rules. >> reporter: at any other time kids playing on structures and exploring playgrounds wouldn't be unusual, but these are unusual times. san francisco's playgrounds had been off-limits to kids since march to prevent the possible spread of coronavirus. now those parks have reopened. kids say they are happy to return. >> i feel good here. it's nice playing with friends. >> reporter: and parents are happy too. >> it's a nice change from what's been going on. keeps a lot of kids from getting stuck in their house. they like to get out and be with their friends and really need that exercise and stuff all kids usually need every day. it's great to have a park open. >> reporter: the city said reopening parks was a priority for the health and well-being of children. >> playgrounds are happy, joyous. but for children and thei

six older playgrounds. >> so kids are going to have an opportunity to just enjoy something new and exciting in the city. >> let's all do the right thing so that our children and san francisco families can be healthy. >> for more information about the new rules for using san francisco playgrounds, head to our website, www.kpix.com. >>> an unusual missing creature's case, a male ring tailed lemur missing from the san franciscozoo and police want a little help looking for him. police are investigating a possible break-in at the lemur forest habitat. the lemur named mocky was discovered missing by staff this morning. lemurs are a highly endangered animal native only to madagascar. police say if anyone has information, please contact them. >>> let's find out what's unusual about the weather, shall we? >> well, it's going to be pretty hot the next couple days and that ramps up the fire danger, of course. >> right. >> the whole setup isn't that unusual for this time of year. we can often see these hot, dry patterns shaping up. what's unusual is the strength of this particular heat for this time of year and it's a perfect position to send the offshore winds towards the bay area an

vote yes on prop 25 to end money bail. >>> after nearly 7 months, children are at the playgrounds again in san francisco. today workers unlock to gates, removing the caution tape and took away the off-limits signs at 180 playgrounds across the city. the reopening comes with a new set of rules. >> reporter: at any other time, kids playing on structures and exploring on playgrounds wouldn't be unusual but these are unusual times. the san francisco playgrounds had been off-limits since march to prevent the possible spread of coronavirus. now those parks have reopened. kids say they are happy to return. >> it's nice playing with friends. >> and parents are happy as well. >> it's a nice change from what has been going on. getting out and being with their friends, they need the exercise. it's great to have the park open. >> reporter: reopening parks according to the city was a priority for the health and well-being of children. >> playgrounds are happy and joyous. further social and emotional development and ability to problem solve or take risks, to share, to collaborate -- this is serious stuff to get the k

san francisco playgrounds also set to reopen today. the official rules, playground visits limited to a half hour when others are present. social distancing is required and everybody above two must wear a face mask. >>> and as we take a final look at the roadways for the hour your travel times on the pass improving. now 40 minutes toward 680. still a busy ride on the east shore freeway. there's a new crash reported westbound 80 right at hilltop. looks like its blocking the right lane and looks like highway 4 in the yellow zone. you have slow speeds through bay point and pittsburgh. >>> we have an extreme fire danger with a red flag warning now in effect until 11:00 a.m. friday for the north bay and east bay mountains. inland valleys and santa cruz mountains due to gusty off shore winds. peak wind wills be tonight into tomorrow morning for the strongest wind was the off shore wind event it. will be a hot one. temperatures in the low to mid- 90s. low to mid-70s he along the coast. hotter for thursday and friday. the hottest days of the we

>>still ahead, good news for san francisco, parents and kids if you like to play on the playground so >>we have some good news for parents and their kids here in san francisco city officials announcing the reopening of playgrounds in the city are 4 sanaz tahernia has more now on the rules you need to know about if you want to take your kids out to play. >>as covid-19 restrictions ease up around the bay area san francisco city and health officials announced the reopening that will have your children smiling waving and i'm so happy that today finally kids will be able to play him playgrounds all over san francisco for about 2 weeks now san francisco has been in the orange here of the covid-19 reopening tear system allowing for more reopenings across the city it is hard 4 children right now. >>kids are not in school there in front of a screen on a regular basis and that is not good for them, we know it's not good for them more than a 180 public playgrounds are now open, but as with any other reopening strict rules and guidelines are in place signs will be posted throughout the playground

san francisco reopening playgrounds with parents on the fence. >> the show must go on. how the san francisco opera is staying busy during the pandemic. >> i'm chief meteorologist. how much cloud cover to expect tomorrow and the cool temperatures on the way. oscar the grouch here to tell you, yeah, you, to wear a mask out in public around other people. sure it'll keep you healthy. but more importantly, i won't have to see your happy smiling face. ugh. and if you don't want to wear a mask, i've just got one thing to tell you. scram, go away. ugh. caring for each other because we are all in this together. so wear a mask and have a rotten day, will ya? ugh. >>> making it in the bay. the challenges of living here. the vacant oakland house that made headlines last year is in the hands of the oakland community land trust. this was the home that four homeless moms moved into without approval. it will serve as transitional housing for other homeless moms. the group celebrated the victory. at the house in west oakland. the land trust purchased the home in may for $600,000. >> you

. >> across the bay, they could visit playgrounds in san francisco and there are new rules in place to help prevent the spread of covid-19 at city playgrounds. >> 180 playgrounds across san francisco are open after being closed after march. they are being renovated it's called let's play sf, they're transforming 13 older playgrounds across the city. >> today is so amazing and it's so exciting. because it's not just that we're opening all of these playgrounds. we have renovated a number of playgrounds in san francisco, and so kids are going to have an opportunity to just enjoy something new and exciting in the city. >> all of the parks will have a 30-minute time limit when others are present. everyone must social distant and adults at playgrounds are limited to 1 adult per child. >>> still to come this noontime, more bay area schools are opening for in person learning. the negative effects that they say distance learning is having on the child's overall education. >>> and the supreme court nominee amy coney barrett, more of the specific questions she's faced on day 3 of her confirmation

. ♪ ♪ >> the san francisco playground's hitsvery dates back to 1927 when the area where the present playgroundenter is today was purchased by the city for $27,000. in the 1950s, the sen consider was expanded by then mayor robinson and the old gym was built. thanks to the passage of the 2008 clean and safe neighborhood parks bond, the sunset playground has undergone extensive renovation to its four acres of fields, courts, play grounds, community rooms, and historic gymnasium. >> here we are. 60 years and $14 million later, and we have got this beautiful, brand-new rec center completely accessible to the entire neighborhood. >> the new rec center houses multi-purpose rooms for all kinds of activities including basketball, line dancing, playing ping-pong and arts can crafts. >> you can use it for whatever you want to do, you can do it here. >> on friday, november 16, the dedication and ribbon cutting took place at the sunset playground and recreation center, celebrating its renovation. it was raining, but the rain clearly did not dampen the spirits of the dignitaries, community members and child

covid test you can take it home how it works and where you can get and good news for san francisco parents playgroundsre back open the rules need to know about before you take your kids and it is day 3 of judge amy coney barrett hearings >>kron 4 is your local election headquarters this election season just a reminder that we are now just 20 days away from the november election. today is also the 3 of judge amy coney barrett hearings for the vacant supreme court seat kron four's washington correspondent basil john now reports on today's discussions from capitol hill. >>democrats continue to press judge amy coney barrett for answers in d 3 of the senate judiciary committee's hearing the larger challenge here is not what you said about your views on cases. >>but what the president who has nominated you has said delaware senator chris coons says he worries that established precedents could change. judge barrett says that is not her intention i just don't think there's any evidence to suggest. >>in there trying to burn up to 600 biomes of the united states reports there on the shelf i don't have an agenda

recognize through the san francisco park alliance that without the san francisco park alliance, make no mistake that we would not be renovating or ribbon cutting five new playgroundstheir partnership is invaluable and they lead with their heart and they care about the parks. thank you, san francisco park alliance. [applause] and then last to my own team, lisa brampton, lisa, thank you for all that you have done to bring private resources to help to supplement what the voters have done to allow us to renovate these playgrounds. to our park supervisor, brandon young bright and early here, mayor, making sure that this place looked super clean. so, thank you, brandon, for being here. and to dan mauer, our project manager for this particular project, and to all of the rec and park staff who really had to hustle to make sure that you can see these markings on the ground and you can see all of the signs in the last 36 hours we have put out maybe 750 signs and have marked playgrounds and, yeah, my staff always rises to the occasion. so a big shout out to the rec and park staff. let's let them play. thanks, everyone. >> the office of controllers whistle blower program is h

but if you would like to send your kids to the playground and take him to enjoy the outside san francisco is allowing allowing if they've been in the orange tier. for reopening for about 2 weeks now and that makes it possible for san francisco to reopen more than a 180 of their public playgrounds mayor london breed says it's a good sign. >>it gives us hope the time that we spent in isolation the time we you know doing what we needed to do during this pandemic we know that there's a light at the end of the tunnel. >>there are strict rules as you know, whenever you do something like the kids can't all use the equipment at once obviously and because they want everybody to have a chance visits are limited to 30 minutes. if there are other people present and waiting and too many people to go in everybody has to wash hands before and after eating and drinking is not allowed that something to know when you go to the park for get the juice boxes and the graham crackers in the goldfish. and they say that you know if you're out there with your kids try to stay off the cell phone parents closely sup

public to do our part. >> it's all part of an effort to transform over a dozen older playgrounds across san francisco and now with new safely precautions in place the city can now reopen about 180 playgrounds. we brought you the mayor's playground update live on cbsn bay area. you can stay up to date by streaming us on kpix.com or on the new app. >>> money trouble for a major movie theater chain. how soon it could run out of cash. >> we are still two weeks from halloween and people are already holiday shopping. i'm chris martinez. taking california for a ride. companies like uber, lyft, doordash. breaking state employment laws for years. now these multi-billion-dollar companies wrote deceptive prop 22 to buy themselves a new law. to deny drivers the rights they deserve. no sick leave. no workers' comp. no unemployment benefits. vote no on the deceptive uber, lyft, doordash prop 22. one ride california doesn't want to take. . >>> amc could run out of cash by the end of the year. the largest theater chain in the united states has reopened most of its venues but is operating at reduced capacity. in a go

is to participate with mayor breed and directors of park and rec, and the reopening of playgrounds in san francisco. it's been a long time coming. but we believe that with our covid-19 case rates in san francisco, playgrounds can be opened in a safer way. it's with important guidelines that must be followed in order for playgrounds to open. so we did that this past week. and then just in terms of the amount of work that's going on, i wouldn't say in the background, but, certainly, to highlight with regard to our work in covid-19 -- in these covid-19 times. the environmental health team is just done an amazing amount of work in terms of ensuring that the food facilities are following guidelines and safe for people to dine in and to receive food from. and just to give you some numbers. during covid-19, the environmental health statues was done and over 2,800 food facility inspections had responded and had over 3,700 phone calls to food facility operators. and have distributed 43,000 informational emails with regard to food safety practices. so e.h.b. is incredibly -- doing incredible work during this

recognize through the san francisco park alliance that without the san francisco park alliance, make no mistake that we would not be renovating or ribbon cutting five new playgroundsaluable and they lead with their heart and they care about the parks. thank you, san francisco park alliance. [applause] and then last to my own team, lisa brampton, lisa, thank you for all that you have done to bring private resources to help to supplement what the voters have done to allow us to renovate these playgrounds. to our park supervisor, brandon young bright and early here, mayor, making sure that this place looked super clean. so, thank you, brandon, for being here. and to dan mauer, our project manager for this particular project, and to all of the rec and park staff who really had to hustle to make sure that you can see these markings on the ground and you can see all of the signs in the last 36 hours we have put out maybe 750 signs and have marked playgrounds and, yeah, my staff always rises to the occasion. so a big shout out to the rec and park staff. let's let them play. thanks, everyone. [♪] >> i just don't know that you can find a neighborhood in the city where you

>>well there are some changes if your kids are bored in san francisco, the playgrounds are open the city has been in the orange here. and reopening for about 2 weeks now so that makes it possible for them to reopen more than a 180 public playgrounds mayor london breed says it's a good sign. >>it gives us hope the time that we spent in isolation the time we you know doing what we needed to do during this pandemic we know that there's a light at the end of the tunnel. >>there are restrictions however, and some are even might be surprising, you know wash your hands all of that and you know that there's a limited capacity, but look at this there's a limit on time to if there's people waiting at a playground you can only stay for 30 minutes and they're mourning parents to limit your cell phone you see can really pay attention to make sure that your kids or keeping their distance from other kids and also here's a big one. no food or drinks at the playground. >>all right, let's get over to the weather center find out from john just a hot it's going to be today if you're planning on taking the k

san francisco is the latest city to reopen playgrounds. we talked to a parent today who has been eagerly anticipating its reopening. >> we are totally ecstatic. we have been waiting for this for a long time. it feels like something normal returning. >> san francisco is also limiting the number of adults to one per child.>>> virtual classrooms are certainly changing the way students learn and in some cases not learned. one school district says the numbers of low grades have increased since the pandemic began. our reporter spoke with a parent of a struggling student. >> distance-learning. a challenge for most students but a disaster for some. one mother told us what her sons grades are so far. >>> 2 s and a d. a c-. normally receives all a's and b's. >>> those or progress reports. other parents have complained. >> the method of teaching needs to be adjusted because it is not working.>> a spokeswoman ysfailure reservoir has increased slightly compared to pre-coronavirus times. the district is reaching out to struggling students to find ways t

. [♪] ♪ ♪ ♪ >> the san francisco playground's hitsvery dates back to 1927 when the area where the presentd and center is today was purchased by the city for $27,000. in the 1950s, the sen consider was expanded by then mayor robinson and the old gym was built. thanks to the passage of the 2008 clean and safe neighborhood parks bond, the sunset playground has undergone extensive renovation to its four acres of fields, courts, play grounds, community rooms, and historic gymnasium. >> here we are. 60 years and $14 million later, and we have got this beautiful, brand-new rec center completely accessible to the entire neighborhood. >> the new rec center houses multi-purpose rooms for all kinds of activities including basketball, line dancing, playing ping-pong and arts can crafts. >> you can use it for whatever you want to do, you can do it here. >> on friday, november 16, the dedication and ribbon cutting took place at the sunset playground and recreation center, celebrating its renovation. it was raining, but the rain clearly did not dampen the spirits of the dignitaries, community members an

. >> we like ♪ ♪ ♪ >> the san francisco playground's hitsvery dates back to 1927 when the area whereground and center is today was purchased by the city for $27,000. in the 1950s, the sen consider was expanded by then mayor robinson and the old gym was built. thanks to the passage of the 2008 clean and safe neighborhood parks bond, the sunset playground has undergone extensive renovation to its four acres of fields, courts, play grounds, community rooms, and historic gymnasium. >> here we are. 60 years and $14 million later, and we have got this beautiful, brand-new rec center completely accessible to the entire neighborhood. >> the new rec center houses multi-purpose rooms for all kinds of activities including basketball, line dancing, playing ping-pong and arts can crafts. >> you can use it for whatever you want to do, you can do it here. >> on friday, november 16, the dedication and ribbon cutting took place at the sunset playground and recreation center, celebrating its renovation. it was raining, but the rain clearly did not dampen the spirits of the dignitaries, community membe

the other day, a lawyer in san francisco wrote this on twitter. "playgroundsblic schools, and libraries remain closed indefinitely in san francisco as they have been for 7 months. they appear to give no consideration to the interior lives of young people. that is that the world does not matter." an anonymous twitter made this observation. maybe a "meritocracy in which a sociopath wants it most was a bad idea." yeah, maybe it was a bad idea. too late now. well, amy coney barrett's confirmation hearing is going on still. it has been quite a tv show. we have the highlights for you after the break. ♪ is dr. harold katz. he used to worry about how to fix the world's oral health problems. - i think i've got it. - [narrator] then he invented therabreath formulas. - you want fresh breath? i'll give you a fresh breath. - [narrator] for fresh breath, healthy gums, dry mouth, and healthy smiles. - whoa, that's fresh. - [narrator] now, the world's mouths have never been healthier. (sighs contentedly) - works for 24 hours, i guarantee it. therabreath, it's a better mouthwa

outdoor playgrounds in san francisco reopened and kids got back into the swing of things. now there are new rules to remember. you must wear a mask, and parents are urged to watch kids closely to make sure they are social distancing. >> the 49ers need a win. they are hoping to break out of the funk in primetime and we will have an update on jimmy g too. i didn't choose this job because it was easy. but i can't say i expected this. to fight these fires, we need funding - plain and simple. for this crisis, and for the next one. prop 15 closes tax loopholes so rich corporations pay their fair share of taxes. so firefighters like me, have what we need to do the job, and to do it right. the big corporations want to keep their tax loopholes. it's what they do. well, i do what i do. if you'ld like to help, join me and vote yes on prop 15. >> stuck in last place and trying to get healthy, 49ers are looking to get back to winning ways in primetime. >> they will host the l.a. rams here on "sunday night football." jimmy g practiced today trying to rebound. jimmy g is still dealing wi

. ♪ ♪ ♪ >> the san francisco playground's hitsvery dates back to 1927 when the area where the presentround and center is today was purchased by the city for $27,000. in the 1950s, the sen consider was expanded by then mayor robinson and the old gym was built. thanks to the passage of the 2008 clean and safe neighborhood parks bond, the sunset playground has undergone extensive renovation to its four acres of fields, courts, play grounds, community rooms, and historic gymnasium. >> here we are. 60 years and $14 million later, and we have got this beautiful, brand-new rec center completely accessible to the entire neighborhood. >> the new rec center houses multi-purpose rooms for all kinds of activities including basketball, line dancing, playing ping-pong and arts can crafts. >> you can use it for whatever you want to do, you can do it here. >> on friday, november 16, the dedication and ribbon cutting took place at the sunset playground and recreation center, celebrating its renovation. it was raining, but the rain clearly did not dampen the spirits of the dignitaries, community member

playground in the claren park, which is a $2.8 million renovation. by way of reminder, "let's play" is a partnership between the rec department and the san francisco parks department, which they have 13 playgrounds for improvement. other capital projects on the way and expected to be completed before the end of the year include margaret heyward and the roe playground. a couple other interesting things going on to talk about. we had an event called the "dark side soccer tournaments," and leonard griffin and elite black college players are offering soccer camps every saturday throughout this month, including october 24thand the 31th, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and they will soon offer grades "k" through 6 every wednesday and thursday afternoon from 4:00 to 5:05:00 p.m. and that is on our website. as part of covid, the board worked closely with the m.t.a. on different road closures, including goldengate park, both j.f.k. and m.l.k., and twin peaks has been closed. we've been receiving consistent public feedback from them and from people, and we're working with the m.t.a. and other city departments to create a survey about twin peaks and look for alterna

likely be way too hot today but kids can once again go to playgrounds in san francisco, it's been a while the city has been in the orange tier of the covid-19 reopening tear system for about 2 weeks now that made it possible for the city to reopen more than 180 of its public playgrounds. mayor london breed says it's a good sign. it gives us hope that. >>the time that we spent in isolation the time we you know doing what we needed to do during this pandemic we know that there's a light at the end of the tunnel. >>well there are strict rules and guidelines that are in place, including the number of children using the playground equipment at once this it's will be limited 30 minutes when others are present and everyone must wash their hands before and after their visit don't forget that eating and drinking is not allowed and adults are asked to avoid using their cell phones. so that they can closely supervise and monitor their kids while they're out there playing. a backlog of unemployment claims in california won't be resolved until late january. that's according to officials managing the e

. >>> and today san francisco city playgrounds are set to reopen.are present. everybody above two years must wear a face mask. >>> as we look at the roads it's a busy ride on 242 southbound for your drive into concord. we have a broken down vehicle stuck in lines lanes which is causing a back up. seeing a few brake lights. sluggish there. also a few brake lights still on 880, southbound, that crash at a street over to the shoulder. traffic still slow as you approach that castro valley connector and south bay. >>> i'm tracking the return of off shore winds and with it a high fire danger with the red flag warning in effect for all the areas highlighted in red until 11:00 a.m. friday. for the north bay and east bay mountains. inland valleys and santa cruz mountains. gusts up to 35 to 45a 5 miles an hour. extreme proposition 16 takes on discrimination. some women make as little as 42% of what a man makes. voting yes on prop 16 helps us fix that. it's supported by leaders like kamala harris and opposed by those who have always opposed equality. we either

recognize through the san francisco park alliance that without the san francisco park alliance, make no mistake that we would not be renovating or ribbon cutting five new playgroundstheir partnership is invaluable and they lead with their heart and they care about the parks. thank you, san francisco park alliance. [applause] and then last to my own team, lisa brampton, lisa, thank you for all that you have done to bring private resources to help to supplement what the voters have done to allow us to renovate these playgrounds. to our park supervisor, brandon young bright and early here, mayor, making sure that this place looked super clean. so, thank you, brandon, for being here. and to dan mauer, our project manager for this particular project, and to all of the rec and park staff who really had to hustle to make sure that you can see these markings on the ground and you can see all of the signs in the last 36 hours we have put out maybe 750 signs and have marked playgrounds and, yeah, my staff always rises to the occasion. so a big shout out to the rec and park staff. let's let them play. thanks, everyone. [♪] >> you are watching coping with covid-19. today's sp

. >> we like ♪ ♪ ♪ >> the san francisco playground's hitsvery dates back to 1927 when the area wherent playground and center is today was purchased by the city for $27,000. in the 1950s, the sen consider was expanded by then mayor robinson and the old gym was built. thanks to the passage of the 2008 clean and safe neighborhood parks bond, the sunset playground has undergone extensive renovation to its four acres of fields, courts, play grounds, community rooms, and historic gymnasium. >> here we are. 60 years and $14 million later, and we have got this beautiful, brand-new rec center completely accessible to the entire neighborhood. >> the new rec center houses multi-purpose rooms for all kinds of activities including basketball, line dancing, playing ping-pong and arts can crafts. >> you can use it for whatever you want to do, you can do it here. >> on friday, november 16, the dedication and ribbon cutting took place at the sunset playground and recreation center, celebrating its renovation. it was raining, but the rain clearly did not dampen the spirits of the dignitaries, communit

we are renovated a number of playgrounds in san francisco. and so kids are going to have an opportunity to just enjoy something new and exciting in the city. >>now as with any other post coronavirus reopening there are rules in place there will be limited capacity inside the playground, a limit as to how many children come use playground equipment at once and visits will be limited to 30 minutes when others are present now have more on this story specifically the rules coming up on kron 4 news at 5 as well as on our streaming service kronon which you can download in your app store for free just in. >>thank you so much not some coming up today here on kron 4 news at 3 the company quest diagnostics is now offering take home covid-19 tests, we'll find out how does this work and where we can get one and right after the break, we'll have a live report from washington dc as the hearings into president trump's supreme court nomi your brain is an amazing thing. but as you get older, it naturally begins to change, causing a lack of sharpness, or even

the new state guidance does not permit indoor playgrounds and family entertainment centers to open. the city of san francisco plans to reopen its playgrounds on october 14th. >>> coming up, coronavirus, flu and another virus. the new test i can tell the difference and how it could help contain covid this fall. >>> seven homicides in five days . way oakland's interim police chief says the pandemic is a contributing factor to crime in the streets. >>> up next, president trump and joe biden back on the campaign trail. the assessment of last night's debate in the plan for changes. >>> president trump return to the campaign trail today declaring himself the winner of last night's chaotic debate. joe biden called the debate a quote, national embarrassment. our political reporter greg lee tells us the commission on presidential debates is now looking at making changes before the next debate. >> will you shut up, man? >> who is on your list, joe? >> you are the worst resident america has ever had. >> i have done more than 47 months then you have done in 47 years, joe. >> reporter: in the aftermath of a chaotic resid

. >>> and happening now, san francisco is getting ready to reopen playgrounds next wednesday. there will be changes to keep everyone safe. food and drink won't be allowed on the playgrounds. masks are a must for anyone over the age of 2, the city is also installing hand washing stations. we're back in a moment. plus.. c people day. the way one bay area city is honoring the people who lived here first. today in the bay monday.. from 4:30 to 7. good morning, it )s 7:26... i )m and here )s today )s top stories proposition 16 takes on discrimination. some women make as little as 42% of what a man makes. voting yes on prop 16 helps us fix that. it's supported by leaders like kamala harris and opposed by those who have always opposed equality. we either fall from grace or we rise. together. proposition 16 provides equal opportunities, levelling the playing field for all of us. vote yes on prop 16. >>> a south bay family's only source of income was stolen. san jose police releasing this video of the thieves in action as the family made a quick trip to church last month. police say th

people die. >>6.20 is the time right now and starting today kids once again can go to playgrounds in san francisco. the city has loosened up on the regulations because it's been able to reopen for a couple of weeks now open more things the has a 180 public playgrounds that they are reopening and the mayor says it's a good sign. >>it gives us hope that. the time that we spent in isolation the time we you know doing what we needed to do during this pandemic we know that there's a light at the end of the tunnel. >>there are of course strict rules that always come with a any reopening can see first of all the capacity is limited and there's limited time you can only be in there if there's a bunch of other people wanted to be at the playground for 30 minutes. they of course warn kids and parents alike wash your hands. parents stay off the cell phone watch your kids they say. to make sure that there are at arm's length from each other and here's a tricky one with kids. no food or drink allowed in the playground. so have to leave the juice boxes and mia. you know graham crackers or the goldfish at home.

playground because it's been a long time. others said they weren't sure about it, at least for now. dolores park is a popular spot in san francisco. for a while now, people can sit outside in social distancing circles, but since the pandemic began, the children's playground has been off limits. >> i would say we're ready for that. >> reporter: anna stopped with her kids and found out outdoor playgrounds in the city are expected to reopen next week. >> my number one rule is the common sense. if we see that it's not ridiculously busy and they can maintain their distance between the kids, why not? >> we are thrilled to open our 179 playgrounds on wednesday, october 14th. >> reporter: phil ginsburg is g.m. of the recreation and parks department. they've been working with local and state health leaders making sure they can reopen safely with covid protocols. there will be signage, capacity limits at playgrounds and on pieces of equipment. markings about distance, hand washing stations, and there are things families should know. >> if your child is over 2, they do need to wear a mask. that is important. one adult per child. there will

playgrounds in san francisco reopened today. there are more than 180 in the city. ice capacity limits and also have to follow a long list of safety guidelines. in berkeley playgrounds will be able to open on friday following a city inspection. >>> stanford's football team is returning to campus as it looks to kick off a delayed season. it will be hot as they suit up in those pads. players are coming back as santa clara county moves into the orange tier for reopening. stanford has been practicing at woodside high school in san mateo until now. pac-12 teams will begin play on november 7th. that includes cal state and san jose state. >>> newly engaged couples are flocking to an overseas hot spot to get married despite the pandemic. gibraltar has seen a boost of brides and grooms because it's one of the few places in the world that is still welcoming couples of all nationalities including americans. gibraltar has also cut back much of the red tape involved in tying the knot. couples are only required to stay one night before their wedding and they typically receive thei

recognize through the san francisco park alliance that without the san francisco park alliance, make no mistake that we would not be renovating or ribbon cutting five new playgroundseir partnership is invaluable and they lead with their heart and they care about the parks. thank you, san francisco park alliance. [applause] and then last to my own team, lisa brampton, lisa, thank you for all that you have done to bring private resources to help to supplement what the voters have done to allow us to renovate these playgrounds. to our park supervisor, brandon young bright and early here, mayor, making sure that this place looked super clean. so, thank you, brandon, for being here. and to dan mauer, our project manager for this particular project, and to all of the rec and park staff who really had to hustle to make sure that you can see these markings on the ground and you can see all of the signs in the last 36 hours we have put out maybe 750 signs and have marked playgrounds and, yeah, my staff always rises to the occasion. so a big shout out to the rec and park staff. let's let them play. thanks, everyone. >> [roll call] . we have eye -- a quorum. >> commissioner

recognize through the san francisco park alliance that without the san francisco park alliance, make no mistake that we would not be renovating or ribbon cutting five new playgroundstheir partnership is invaluable and they lead with their heart and they care about the parks. thank you, san francisco park alliance. [applause] and then last to my own team, lisa brampton, lisa, thank you for all that you have done to bring private resources to help to supplement what the voters have done to allow us to renovate these playgrounds. to our park supervisor, brandon young bright and early here, mayor, making sure that this place looked super clean. so, thank you, brandon, for being here. and to dan mauer, our project manager for this particular project, and to all of the rec and park staff who really had to hustle to make sure that you can see these markings on the ground and you can see all of the signs in the last 36 hours we have put out maybe 750 signs and have marked playgrounds and, yeah, my staff always rises to the occasion. so a big shout out to the rec and park staff. let's let them play. thanks, everyone. >> it is

san francisco, christie smith, nbc bay area news. >>> all right, christie, thank you. it is something many families have waited for months. san francisco getting ready to reopen playgroundsood and drink will not be allowed on the playground and anyone over the age of two have to wear a mask. playgrounds and othin other cou are already open. >>> pumpkins don't stop growing during the pandemic. what you are watching here is a video from last year's event. the festival is cancelled but the weigh-in will go on. farmers far away from wisconsin will take part. the winner will get $7 a pound. the world's record for the largest pumpkin is more than 2600 pounds. >>> golden gate park is getting its big new attraction ready for action. look at this. the enormous observation wheel, brought to the park back in march, set to start turning october 21st, coming up. that wheel was supposed to be the center piece. the park's 150th birthday bash but covid put the stop on that. people can get amazing views from 15 stories up. that's going to be fun. >> all right, sure is. >>> we had some nice weather but it sounds like there may be a little bit of a heat week ahead of us here, rob. >> yeah,

. >>> playgrounds in san francisco reopen today. parents finally have something to do with the kids. there's more than 108 in the cit city. if you go, you will find capacity limits. in berkeley playgrounds will reopen on friday following a city inspect sthun. >>> parent the city of palo ald 29 playgrounds so far with the exception of magical bridge. this playground is designed for kids with cognitive and physical disabilities and welcomed more than 25,000 visitors a month on average. that high visitation rate is part of why the park is not reopened yet. parents say kids with limitations need the access the most. >> make a commitment to enable them to open so the people who have been the most isolated during this time don't continue to be. >> the city says they are working on a plan to staff the playground. that staff would encourage mask wearing and remind visitors to stay 30 minutes or less. >>> members of california's private events industry are calling on lawmakers to set clear guidelines for reopening businesses. >> we went from