Millionaire. Marcy dpgonzalez with a look at the legends life. Off sleeping problem, joanna. Reporter Regis Philbins eclectic interview style, folksy banter, and selfdeprecating sense of humor made him the talk show host others wanted to emulate. Philbin was raised in the bronx. After a stint in the navy, he headed west to san diego, where he landed his first talk show, the Regis Philbin show. Well be right back. Philbins sprint to talk show superstardom brought him next to los angeles, where he took over hosting duties from steve allen before finally bursting on to the National Stage as the sidekick on the joey bishop show. The hottest thing on record, Regis Philbin. Yeah, what is that . its live with rooemgs aegis kathie lee. He was back home in new york, sharing interview with Kathie Lee Gifford. Their show became a ratings winner, with the popular duo working together for 15 years. Its live with regis and kelly. In 2001, soap oprah star kelly ripa inherited the stool besides regis. Their chemistry earning them a daytime emmy. Three years later, philbin broke the Guinness World record for most time on camera, then a 15,188 hours. This will be my last year on this show. And it was the biggest thrill of my life. Thanks, everybody. In 2011, stepping down from the parenterennially successful he also graced primetime most notably as the host of the popular game show who wants to be a millionaire. Final answer . Final answer. He was married twice and had four children. A multitalented entertainment writer, comedian, and television personality, philbin will be remembered as a Gold Standard mixture of sarcastic whit and genuine warmth. Marcy gonzalez, abc news, new york. Regis made several stops in San Francisco over the years. He and Kathie Lee Gifford taped an episode of their talk show in front of a Live Audience in the Marina District in 1989. Philbin took part in an event in San Francisco in 2014 to celebrate st. Patricks day. Philbin, whos half irish, and his wife, joy, attended an annual luncheon featuring the whos who of the bay area and beyond. We first sent out the news of Regis Philbins passing at 12 50 this afternoon through the abc 7 news app. Its a great way to stay on top of stories and breaking news as it comes to our newsroom. Just be sure you enable the push alert feature. Turning now to the coronavirus pandemic and california has once again topped 10,000 cases in a day. Earlier this week, the state hit 12,000. Another 151 deaths have been reported. Another trend that is ticking upward during the surge. Also concerning, the sevenday Positivity Rate is 8 , which is the states threshold. Over the past two weeks, it was 7. 5 . In San Francisco, the city is increasing its effort to get the virus under control. Expanding the mask mandate for people at least 10 years old to have a face covering. Abc 7 News Reporter cornell bernard is covering this for us for tonight and joins us live to explain all of the changes. Cornell . Dionne, new covid cases are surging here in San Francisco. Thats prompting new rules for wearing face masks, and that includes kids. Reporter David Guccione was giving out free samples of cambucha, and you could get a free sample if you were wearing a face mask. Signs reminding people to wear masks are everywhere in the park, but not everybody was playing by the rules. Rather be safe than sorry. Holly from san ramon is spending the daughter with her daughter in delores park. New rules from the San Francisco department of Public Health now require kids 10 and older to wear a mask in public. She is 7 1 2, but mom isnt taking chances. I will still keep her wearing one, even though shes under 10. Shell wear one until all of this is cleared up. Reporter mill valley pediatrician lisa dana says kids are still at risk. I think we have to be really careful about the transmission and we do know that children can transmit it, even when they have no symptoms. Reporter the new update requires face coverings for all Food Service Workers and even if youre alone in common areas, like an elevator. Dr. Grant colfax says in a statement, substantial Scientific Evidence shows when combined with physical distancing and other health and safety practices, face coverings significantly reduce the chance of covid19 spreading in the co. I a registed franciska pitney knows exactly how face face face coverings are. Im required in my job to wear mask and face shield. So when im out, i have to do the same thing. Reporter the bottom line, pretty much anytime youre out in public here in San Francisco, you need to be wearing a face mask. The new order also says, if you have a medical exemption that says that you cant wear a face mask, you must be carrying a doctors note to prove it. Live in San Francisco, cornell bernard, abc 7 news. That we can get. Cornell, thanks. Well, one of San Franciscos oldest restaurants has reopened, after closing for several months because of covid19. Customers can now enjoy Outdoor Dining and Takeout Service at the st. Frances fountain at 24th and york streets in the mission districts. We opened up last week, during the pandemic. Were just utilizing the outdoor spaces required by law. Its been a bit of a slow opening, but weve got a lot of positive reviews from people who have come by, saying were glad to see youre opening up. St. Frances fountain opened in 1918 and endured the spanish flu epidemic at the end of world war i. The diners owner says hell try offering limited service first, but he might close the historic restaurant if things dont work out. A specialty cake decorating and bake historic in the north bay is closing its doors after more than 57 years. Abc 7 was in san rafael today for cake art supplys going out of business sale. Loyal customers lined up down the block showing the Family Business its support. Cake art offers specialty designs on cakes and sells cooking products. And they teach classes on cookies, candies, and even eyav lostost of their revenue through their classes. Its very sad. Its you know, its just really, really hard after being here so long. We have people that come in that came as children and theyre bringing their children back. So, a big loss. Collins hopes shell be able to reopen again. Next thursday is their last day. Ahappening tonight, the oakland zoo is putting on an evening of entertainment to stay open. Tonights event starts at 7 00 on the zoos website. Its call lollapalooza. The oakland zoo says its been closed since march 17th and it will be the last major skzoo in the state to resume operations. Its set to reopen to the public on wednesday. This weekend, thousands of masks are being made new again thanks to the work of dedicated volunteers. Ucsf dr. Inor sawyer is reading a team called the scrappy strappers in refurbishing face coverings. Today was part ii of a bill that started yesterday in danville. 6,000 masks were prepared on friday, and they hope to finish 5,000 masks today. Sanitizing, that is the easy part, where a team of doctors, engineers, and specialists also replace the straps. So what we did was, we did a process of sorting through, what are the best staples, what are the best processes for fixation. Did a little strength testing with it, because an orthopedist and an engineer are just meant to do that. The team has finished 40,000 masks since forming the group. Once completed, they are donating to nonprofit groups. Well, a second Alameda County sheriffs employee has died of covid19 complications. The departments second coronavirus death in 24 hours. In a tweet, the office says it was a civilian nonsworn staff member who died. They did not release further details. Thursday night, a deputy who was a 25year veteran of the force died. He was the last of the big six civil rights leaders. The celebration of the life of john lewis, congressman, and activist is underway this weekend. A look at the tribute in his hometown. And a black lives matter mural has popped up in a bay area city where you might not expect to see one. And were seeing some summer sunshine. We even got sunny conditions and blue skies over San Francisco, finally. Temperatures are warming up a series of tributes began today for one of americas greatest champions of civil rights. Longtime activist and congressman, john lewis. A military honor guard carried lewis casket into a ceremony near his childhood home in troy, alabama. 800 people attended todays service. Lewis family asked them to wear face coverings while they reflected on his legacy, going back to crusading for racial equality, alongside Martin Luther king jr. In the 1960s. May his willingness to cause good trouble prevent us from tolerating injustice. May his example inspire a new generation. Lewis will line le in state tomorrow. Many colleagues called lewis the, quote, conscience of congress. And on monday, hell receive the rare honor of laying in repose underneath the u. S. Capitol dome. People demanded more funding for schools today during a caravan protest in san francisc francisco. Organizers called it a day of action for families to honor black youth. The group demanded the defunding of Police Departments and a stop to violence. The caravan started at Candlestick Park before making its way through nearby neighborhood. Youre looking at a black lives matter mural painted on sevastopols town plaza. About 250 people volunteered to help finish the project tomorrow. A group of young activists organized painting the mural after being energized by rallies and protests across america. And sevastopols City Council Approved their plans earlier in the month. It was last month a fire damaged a famous piece of artwork in San Franciscos presidio. And we have an update on the investigation, as to who might be responsible for causing this fire to go up in temperatures warmed up today with more blue skies and we have a beautiful picture as we look towards the bay bridge. We have another gorgeous day ahead of us and more typical summer weather. Ill let you know what you can ex but as californians well get through this together. If your income has been reduced or youve lost your job or your Health Insurance, covered california is here. We can help you find the Health Insurance you need to protect you and your loved ones. And, you may even get financial help to pay for your Health Insurance. So, if you or someone you know is without coverage, visit coveredca. Com to learn more or enroll today. Were learning that the fire that burned the wooden fire sculpture in the presidio was caused by a person. The Fire Department tells news that the fire is incendiary. Investigators are not yet sure in the fire was intentionally set. The fire on june 23rd charred the goldsworthy fire that was built out of fallen trees in the area. Texas is getting lashed tonight by hurricane hanna, which made landfall this afternoon. People have been asked to stay home and just ride out the storm. Hanna picked up a little strength with winds now at 80 miles an hour, but that is not the biggest threat. Meteorologist are worried about thrash flooding from all of the rain. Its current track is taking it south of corpse krus christie a into mexico by sunday. And its these days that make me so lucky to think were in the bay area. Look outside and see the blue skies behind me. We are definitely lucky to be in the yes, we have got blue skies, our biggest concern is the fog and the marine layer. So not much to worry about. I want to show you live doppler 7 and show you whats going on right now. There were some thunderstorms going on throughout the reno area and parts of the sierra, but for us, we even see the clouds pull back from the coast, so we got sunshine even along the beaches today. Heres a live view, though, from mt. Tam, and you can see that the fog is going to pull its way back in, its starting to do that right now and fill in overnight into tomorrow morning. Current temperatures were also warmer, compared to yesterday. San francisco currently 65, oakland, 70 degrees, mountain view, 78, and san jose and gilroy in the upper 70s. Pacifica at 63 degrees right now. As we look towards the east bay hills, though, you will see lots of blue skies with some high clouds there, as well. And they are going to get nothing but sunshine all day tomorrow. Temperatures there range from 70s to even 90s. Santa rosa, 79. Napa, 74. Fairfield and concord and livermore are all near 90 degrees right now. And this time, as we look towards the roof from our kgo roof camera towards pier 15, you can see the flag blowing a bit there. What you can expect is a typical summertime pattern. Well see mild temperatures at the coast to warm temperatures inland. And that means morning clouds, afternoon sunshine. You know the typical drill. There will be minor changes in the temperatures next week. Well dip slightly on wednesday, and then come back again, up again for next weekend. Heres a look at the forecast animation. So you notice tonight, the clouds will start to fill in through the bay and in parts of the north bay and it will pull back again to the coast. So more sunshine for everyone once again. If you like today, i think youll like tomorrow, as well. Well see temperatures on the mild to warm side. Overnight lows will overnight lows will mainly be in the mid50s around the bay. San francisco, 55. Oakland, 58 as well as san jose. And some milder spots like antioch and lakeport in the low 60s. And check out tomorrows sunshine. Mild, even at the beaches, Half Moon Bay in the mid60s. San francisco, 67. And then around the bay, well see tshirt and shorts weather, mid70s to near 80. Oakland, 74. San mateo, 75. Palo alto, 80 degrees. And the warmest spots will be in the lowtomid90s in some of the interior areas like fairfield, antioch, 94. Also very comfortable in santa rosa and napa in the low 80s there. Heres a look at the week ahead in concord. Temperatures tomorrow will hover around 90 degrees and well stay that way wednesday it will dip, and then well have cooler and breezier weather again as the onshore flow increases and well climb back up into the low 90s. Heres the accuweather sevenday forecast. You can see a very similar pattern there, as well. So over the next few days, enjoy plenty of sunshine with temperatures near 90 degrees inland. The coolest day will be wednesday and it will be breezy with the onshore flow, but High Pressure will build once again, once more, lots of sunshine, warming up, and well have another gorgeous weekend this weekend and next weekend. So enjoy the blue skies and sunshine. Okay its a deal. We will. Thanks, frances. Okay. Now to a day that i think chris has been looking forward to for a very long time. Not only is ports back, but hes live. Hi, deon. Good to see you. Both the as in action. And the giants looking for their first win of the season. There is no lack of drama in l. A. We have highlights and reaction, sports is next. Dearand with summer here,these energy bills are rising. Together, we can save energy and money. By taking steps to stay cool while using less. Keep safe and keep it golden. Now abc 7 sports with chris alvarez. It has been a rough go for San Francisco so far. Giants have been outscored by the dodgers 172 in their first two games, but third times a charm. On the broadcast, how about adding computergenerated fans to fill up those empty seats in dodgers stadium. Either you like it or you dont. Wilmer going towards those fans. 31, giants, in a fake bash bros at third. No touching allowed. Top four, two on, two out. Knocking one to the Left Center Field wall. Both runners will score and 51 giant. Things looking good, feeling good. Trevor got on to close in the ninth. Will smith with one out. Almost take a fan cutouts head off. Got and the giants escape 54. Kapler, his first win as skipper. The as made history in the Season Opener with a runner starting on second, matt olson made sure it was a walk off grand slam gave the as a win over the angels last night. Could they bash their way to another win . We find out. Shaun on the hill. Top four were scoreless. Justin upton, deep and gone. Angels up 10 at the coliseum in the fourth inning. Top five now. Angels up 20, two on for david fletcher. And he puts a good one on that. Left center, grossman cant make the play. Two more runs score and that will end his day. Ace trying for some more late inning magic. Robby groezmssman at the plate. The bay area native, come on down. The ace had a tying run on the seventh and the eighth, but couldnt get it done. Matt chapman grounds out and the as win, 41. We had an opportunity, were one at bat away from doing some real damage and making it real close. Unfortunately, just a little short. Wnba opening their season in the bubble in florida. Seattle storm walk off the court during the National Anthem to raise awareness for social justice. Both teams were wearing Breonna Taylors name on their jersey. Sabrinas first bucket here. Up and in, shes a pro. Shes a close friend of steph curry and the late kobe bryant. This would make both of them try. Dribble, drive, and pop. Third quarter, liberty down six. Puts her defender on skates for the score. She had 12. 64 rebounds, but seattl well, we just learned a short time ago that San Franciscos hardly strictly Bluegrass Festival has canceled its 2020 lineup of concerts planned for early october. Hardly strictly organizers say instead, they will stream performances online for fans to enjoy from their homes. The festival debuted in 2001. This is its 20th year. Yeah. Think of it this way, everyone has the best seat and you get to stay safe. Yeah, true all right, deon, thank you very much. Thank you for joining us for abc 7 news at 5 00. Im eric thomas. And im deon lim. We appreciate you taking the time to stay with us. Tonight several breaking stories as we come on. Hurricane hanna striking the u. S. The first hurricane of the season in the atlantic, lashing the texas coast. Heavy rain and a dangerous storm surge. Reports of significant damage already. Rob marciano in the storm zone tracking it all. Summer covid surge. A grim milestone for florida, now with more cases than new york, second only to california. One 8yearold from the florida keys battling that dangerous covidrelated illness in children. Texas hospitals under stress, some transferring patients to other cities. And a new cluster in new jersey. Two dozen lifeguards testing as at the shore. Is philbin. The everyman from the bronx with an easy sense of humor who became a talkshow superstar
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