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. >> reporter: i'm wayne freedman with the story of a toddler who has made a lifetime of making shoes for the community and after the pandemic that community has saved him. >>> now to a tale of two businesses trying to get by during the closures caused by the pandemic. we begin with a barbershop in vacaville refusing to shut down. reporter ryan hill has the story. ♪ i don't know who you are >> reporter: the barbershop isn't letting the state trim back on their hours. >> why decide to close down yet again. the closure hurt our economy. >> reporter: this isn't new territory for primo's, the shop determined to stay open, defied the previous order to shut down. >> i'm not putting my barbers % who are sole providers for their families in a category that we're not essential or able to provide for our families. >> reporter: the owner tells me he received about $12,000 in donations to pay for potential fines for staying open during the first closure. when they reopened instead of putting the money to his own business, he's donate to ugnatih sports. >> he reached out to my daughter and wanted

abc7 news reporter wayne freedman has more. >> reporter: in communities across california, places like napa, the change has been slow and steady, from never trusting people in masks, it's the other way around now. >> it's a little irresponsible to be walking around and being in places without a mask, considering the infection rates and the advice we're getting from public health officials a nd the gornor. unties now face a loss of state funding if they don't get masking and social distancing under control. that is why napa county's health director and board of supervisors met this morning. they're talking about taking those measures to the next level. >> and education and outreach is not enough, then it's going to get to the point where we have to really have more enforcement for noncompliance. >> reporter: right there you just heard the two new e words, education and enforcement. now add another, at least for local business owner, elation. >> it is not our job, no. >> it's really challenging to make the host at a restaurant be the enforcer of mask wearing. >> reporter: as in many comm

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wayne freedman is live in santa rosa tonight. wayne, a tough step backward. >> reporter: oh, it's tough. sonoma county woke up expected they would go back on that watch list. let's show that graphic one more time. all the new additions to that watch list, they now affect sonoma county and any county on the watch list in the state of california. when word of the governor came out, it spread almost like a virus. it landed like a harder than expected punch to the gut. >> i'm in shock. >> reporter: brigitte alvarez just reopened five weeks ago, with plenty of losses to make up. now with barbershops and salons ordered to close, she faces the prospect of falling further behind. >> i don't like the way it's been handled, and without warning, without any warning. so are we supposed to lock up pzaere bune too f doors once again. this mall reopened in late june, now it must close until at least august 2. >> people are shocked. >> reporter: he owns two businesses here in the mall. as much as he doesn't like being closed down, he sees the saf

we asked abc7 news reporter wayne freedman to look into it. >> reporter: it's become an almost dailyof, well -- >> i don't give a [ bleep ]. >> reporter: let's just be kind and refer to them as extremely bad moments all caught on camera. >> no one wants black lives matter here. that's what i said. >> reporter: have you begun to wonder what's happening here? has the stress of a pandemic made this more widespread? >> i think it's the fact we have cameras everywhere. >> think before you speak. my mom told me that a long time ago. think before you speak. >> reporter: reporter stanley roberts has made a franchise of catching people in the act of behaving badly. and dr. thomas plant at santa clara university has the psychological credentials to analyze them. only now -- the the the privacy is long gone. >> so we had to ask, why do people dig themselves in deeper knowing there are cameras recording every move and every word? >> it's really hard for a lot of people, once they get launched, to dial it back, take a deep breath, and say, hold it here. >> they are trying to defend their position

in santa rosa, sonoma county, wayne freedman, abc7 news. >> wayne, thank you. >>> today the california federation of teachers joined calls to keep schools closed and every school district is creating a different standard and resources which will allow the virus to passion through weak links in the chain. education is one of the areas abc 7 news is focusing resources on in an effort to build a better bay area. oakland is holding a town hall right now to talk about the new school year. as lyanne melendez explains, it will begin with distance learning. >> reporter: betsy devos renewed her call for reopening schools despite the growing number of covid-19 infections. >> we know that their emotional and mental well being and particularly for kids from low income and vulnerable populations, this is devastating to be out of school and not learning for months on end. >> reporter: but oakland unified presented its reopening plan last friday. all online for the time being. >> the plan that we've put forward said we're going to start in a distance learning mode and then we're going to gradually la

in napa, wayne freedman, abc 7 news. >>> let's talk about what is going on weather-wise. and we'll start with some neighborhood temperatures. we'll roll on down to the south bay where it is mostly clear this morning. you can see a lot of uer0s to near 60. mountain view at about we have also brentwood, redwood city 61. rest of us in the mid to upper 50s. here is a look at sfo, let's talk about what is going on there. it is partly cloudy and about 59. we have the small craft advisory for six hours this afternoon north of the bay bridge are through the delta. there is some smoke in the air, but not technically a spare the air alert. and walking the dog, it will be mainly comfortable today especially around san francisco where we're 59. some breaks in the 'lha ong the afternoon hours. down to 61 if you are heading out this evening. for the east bay, we're in the 60s through 10:00 with increasing sunshine. we'll eventually hit 74 with hazy sunshine at 2:00. down to 64 degrees though at 8:00. and for the peninsula, increasing sunshine, still in the 60s through 10:00. upper 80s

as abc 1 news reporter wayne freedman found out, there appears to be little movement at a time when we need hospitals more than ever. >> reporter: it is the inconvenient strike that surprised no one. >> it honestly is a last resort. this is not -- you know, we don't want to be out here. >> reporter: yet this, morning, some 700 support staff and technicians from providence, santa rosa memorial hospital hit the street for a pre--announced five-day strike after one year without a contract. >> we know we have a fair and competitive offer on of the table. >> reporter: they are sitting on $12 billion in cash before covid. >> reporter: optically the strike could not come at a worse time for either the hospital or the union. sonoma county has had 2,100 cases covid-19 and 20 deaths. >> we held a strike vote in early february, and we were going to go out and then covid hit. >> the union says their members kept working. they claim the hospital wants to drastically increase the cost of their health insurance while they were lose some paid sick time. they want more protection in tweeting covid-19 p

in san anselmo, wayne freedman, abc 7. >> all right, wayne, thank you. >>> just ahead, new insight into how the pandemic impacts millenials differently and a possible silver lining coming from this crisis. >>> also, an organization that helps low income and homeless people makes an urgent plea for help itself. and -- >> zero. >> release. >> up, up and away. nasa's mission to mars is officially under way. what local nasa scientists are what local nasa scientists are saying abo (birds chirping) (woman chattering) - [narrator] ordering dinner for the family? (family gasps) rewarded with a side of quiet. (baby murmuring) grubhub rewards you, (scooter horn honking) get a free delivery perk when you order. (doorbell rings) - [group] grubhub. >>> obviously each of us is dealing with stress and anxiety because of the coronavirus and this crisis it's created. health is an important aspect of building a better pbay area and it could be tied to a job loss, dealing with sick family members or social isolation. david louie shares a newly released survey that has some revealing interesting insights i

from the north bay, wayne freedman, abc7 news. >>> it's a statewide rule that you have to wear a maskor the first time an east bay county has voted to fine violators. not wearing a mask in public in contra costa county will now make you an outlaw. >> and previously violating the health order constitutes a misdemeanor, which was a whole criminal prosecution. now it's like a parking ticket. you can either pay the fine or you can appeal it to a hearing officer. >> reporter: for individuals a first offense of not keeping a social distance or wearing a mask could mean a $100 citation. the cost goes up. a third citation, $500. for businesses, the range is 250 to 1,000 per violation. >> it takes effect immediately. it's an urgency ordinance. and it applies to every community in the county. >> i'm just tired of people giving us bogus reasons about why they don't want to wear a mask. >> reporter: it means contra costa is joining marin and napa counties when it comes to enforcement. >> it's related to education and income level and i don't want it to turn into an opportunity to just be picking

and as abc7 news reporter wayne freedman found out, mill valley has given back. >> reporter: a very simple sign but a complicated story, beginning with the name outside. >> tony is the person who started this business in 1950. >> reporter: so, to this day, he still answers to it. he specializes in saving comfortable shoes and based on the thousands of them in this crowded place, he is clearly never out of work. >> my favorite shoes. >> yes, yes. >> reporter: which only begins to explain his appeal. >> he is the most humble, loving, caring man, and no matter what kind of problem you have, he can fix it. >> reporter: in a world where we throw so much away, this is the alternate realty. >> beautiful prada shoes that came apart. >> reporter: it is old school here, the tools speak of their experiences with just a glance but his most important ones may actually be his ears. >> people come in to tell me bad news, good news, sad news. there's all kinds of people that come in, and you listen to them ha close for two and a half months. no more purses to save, no more shoes, no more belts. no income.

i'm tired of government always being accountable for us. >> reporter: in marin county, wayne freedman, abc 7 news. >> add starbucks to the list of places where you will need a mask to get service. starting tomorrow, you'll need that face covering when visiting starbucks stores anywhere in the united states. in places where the local government does not require one, customers will have to either go through the drive-through, choose curbside pickup or have their coffee delivered. masks have been a requirement for a while in the bay area, obviously you all know that, when people are out in public, and businesses do have the right to refuse service to anybody who is not wearing a face covering. >>> east bay business owners are facing the devastation of being closed again. instead of booking restaurant reservations and hair salon appointments many are shutting had off services like their internet because they can't pay the bills. here's amy hollyfield. >> i'm not surprised at all, and i think it's more important to keep the virus from spreading than anything else. >> reporter: there is som

at san quentin state prison, wayne freedman, abc 7 news. >>> testing is so important when it comes to those hardest hit by coronavirus like latino communities, many are essential workers who can't afford to stay home. today a big push to get them tested. lyanne melendez focuses on health, one of the things abc 7 news is looking at as we work to build a better bay area. >> reporter: by now people in the mission district know the importance of getting tested for the coronavirus, by having a low barrier testing drive in the community, the san francisco department of health hopes more people will show up. >> we want to make sure we're testing those folks to ensure that they are getting the care that they need. >> reporter: low barrier testing means, among other things, you don't need a referral from a doctor. no appointments are needed and insurance is not required. all things that could keep people from showing up. >> we do not ask immigration status. i think that is crucial for our community. this is free. it does not cost anything. we do not ask invasive questions. >> reporter: the lat

in the north bay, wayne freedman, abc 7 news. >> remarkable. join us tomorrow as we host an hour long roundtable discussion on the importance of allies in our communities, allies action a bay area conversation will air tomorrow at 4:00 right here on abc 7. please join us. >>> now to the latest on the coronavirus. today the head of the california hospital association carmella coyle offered a grim update and says the medical community is preparing to surge and with good reason. governor newsom announced that in the previous 24 hours california saw 11,694 new cases. that does include a backlog of cases from los angeles county. testing backlogs have spiked the state's daily new case numbers before but this is a record. in the east bay recent parties are blamed for a sharp increase in the number of uc-berkeley students testing positive for coronavirus. the school today said it had 23 positive cases since the start of the pandemic and is now dealing with 47 new cases in just one week. school officials say campus recovery teams are working on plans fo

in napa, wayne freedman, abc 7 news. >>> under pressure from the state, marin county is making it easier for residents to report businesses that aren't following health guidelines during the pandemic. the county says concerned citizens can e-mail them with complaints so they can be investigated. so far 80 to 90 complaints have been sent in. california is urging marin to get serious about enforcement of mask wearing and social distancing or risk losing a chunk of federal cares act money the state will distribute to local governments. >>> alameda county received permission from the state today that allows the oakland zoo to reopen. the zoo was facing as we've reported to you the possibility of permanent closure because of the lack of revenue. workers have already put up signage, sanitation protocols, and plans are already in place. the zoo says it will open to the general public under the new guidelines and rules on wednesday, july 29th. >>> starting tomorrow, san mateo county will allow for in-person visits at long-term care homes if those facilities verify with the county that they have

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that's why wayne freedman is live from the campus tonight. wayne? >> reporter: good evening, dan. there's no middle ground in this one. you will need to take a side. the people behind us have double exactly that. they want the name sir francis drake removed. when he landed here 400 years ago, his shipment had 22 guns. no way they would be able to fend this attack. if the sign said drake, or pirate, it was a goner today at the san an sell month high school that still technically bears that name. >> signage, letters, stickers. >> reporter: earlier this week, the city of larksburg hauled this away. now the move the erase any memory of him on the campus that celebrated him for 70 years and h how, has now labeled him a racist. >> i think this is the easy way out. >> reporter: she told us she's had issues with the name for a long time. when a group of teachers went to the high school district suggesting a name change last june, the summit began the process which accelerated this morning. >> i think we wanted to remove symbols that people were finding painful and hurtful. >> reporter: bu

as wayne freedman reports, that encampment sat in the middle of a down neighborhood. had they moved about 100 feet, it still does. >> reporter: in santa rosa, this was one of the worst days in his life. >> either you move, move your stuff or whatever, or we'll move it for you and get rid of it. onhe best.r: but f >> a for me. >> reporter: she lives just across the street where the homeless have outnumbered the statues. it is an area the fire department ordered cleared. >> the encampments were stacked up against each other and they were all up structures. >> reporter: aside from the fire hazard, this camp had just planl grown in the last few months. especially since june. with more people came more problems. >> they had a pro page tank, camp fires next to each other. dry grass, feces, needles,defec completely shameful. >> reporter: closing up homelesn practice in santa rosa which has a policy of having shelters or hotel spaces for residents. >> living on the streets suck. >> reporter: 24 of they will including kirk moved. the rest moved all of one hundred feet away in

by the time wayne freedman hit the streets, it had taken effect. >> reporter: it seems everyone is getting a little testy when these two guys clashed on fourth street in san rafael, they probably didn't know that because neither wore a mask, they were already breaking a new law. >> we're seeing more and more transmissions across >> as of this morning, marin county joined the list of communities that will cite and fine people or businesses for not wearing masks even outside. >> i have it with me. i have it in my car. >> reporter: today almost 2,300 cases in marin county, 36 deaths. marin is on the state watch list and the county says even after it goes off that list, this policy will remain in if he can. >> we need to take this seriously. we're losing krot of transmission in our communities. >> reporter: some people have already double so. in novato, matt evans, his wife and three kids all wore masks while walking down. >> so this is a small thing we can do to do our part. >> reporter: despite what the county describes as a policy about will be active enforcement by police, it has hardly be

wayne freedman is live in petaluma tonight. some very disturbing news. >> reporter: if you want to gauge reaction, it comowoo dis. the second word might be perseverance. the only good news is that in home anda county, people have been you this this before. they know what to expect. by now you've read about and heard this narrative before. having reopened oncehe coronavirus numbers are pushing sonoma county and places like petaluma back toward shutdown mode. >> who do you blame for the numbers? >> that's a good question. it's an act of god. let's just say that. >> reporter: but also state and local government like the sonoma county board of supervisors. >> we won't be announcing closures today or tomorrow. but potentially as early as monday. >> reporter: meaning this could be a last gasp weekend for indoor bars, tasting restaurants, where there's i am side dining and they went from 30 tables to nine. >> do you sleep at night? >> it's hard to sleepni what will happen.w >> rep memories of the last shutdown are more than enough. ju

wayne freedman found it goes far beyond the prisonll tehe lucky ones passed through gates this morning. they returned through freedom through the door of a van and joined loved ones hoping to never see this place again. especially with covid-19 raging inside. >> a pandemic going on in there. >> do you feel safe in there? >> not at all. >> as stated with four simple words -- >> scared. dangerous. uncomfortable. unpredictable. >> which explains why as released inmates left a large crowd took their places outside, lamenting and protesting. >> nothing less than the worst prison in history. >> reporter: it has more than 1,000 cases by now and seven reported deaths. even the california department of corrections admits, this didn't have to happen. it was a mistake. the outbreak here began last may when san quentin had no cases at all. the state transferred a group of inmates, not knowing they had been infected, creating a perfect storm. >> so it was ripe for an outbreak but they also saw it coming and did nothing and then human error made it much worse. >> they're dying in there. they're dyin

wayne freedman got reaction to the ripple effect. >> reporter: by now you've read about, heard and lived this narrative before. having reopened once, the coronavirus numbers are pushing sonoma county and places like petaluma back toward shutdown mode. >> who do you blame for the numbers? >> that's a good question. it's an act of god. let's just say that. >> reporter: but also, state and local government like the sonoma county board of supervisors. >> we won't believe announcing closures today and tomorrow, but potentially as early as monday. >> reporter: meaning this could be a last gasp weekend for bars and restaurants like this place with a few tables for inside dining and they went from 30 tables to nine. >> do you sheep at night? >> it's hard to sleep at night. you come to work and you don't know what will happen. >> reporter: memories of the last shutdown are more than enough. judith closed down her antique collective. >> when we shut down, there were no cars down. >> reporter: petaluma still has a small down feeling. tiffany meyers owns this place with her mother and sister. we ask

by the time abc7 news reporter wayne freedman hit the streets today, that had already taken effect. >> reporter: we've reached the point where it seems everyone is getting a little testy, when these two guys clashed on fourth street in san rafael, they probably didn't know that because neither wore a mask, they were already breaking a new law. >> this is the reaction factor. we're seeing more and more transmission across the region. >> reporter: as of this morning, marin county joined the list of communities that will cite people or businesses for not wearing masks even outside. >> i have it with me. i have it in my car. >> reporter: almost 2300 cases in marin county. 36 deaths. ma ridge is on the state watch list. the county says even after it goes off that list, this policy will remain in effect. >> we need to take this seriously. we're losing control of transmission in our communities. >> reporter: some people have already done so. in novato, matt evans, his wife and three kids all wore masks while walking down. >> this is a small thing we can do. >> reporter: despite what the coun

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