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Local news station. Now in i just minutes ago the Senate Passed a 2 plus trillion dollar economic stimulus package. Thanks for joining us. Everybody, im grant lotus and i think you will kiss this historic bill was just voted on minutes ago. The highlights include direct payments of up to 1200 for working people. An additional 500 per child married couples earning up to 150,000 will get 2400. This bill provides billion in Small Business loans. 250 billion in Unemployment Insurance benefits and billion in loans for distressed companies. This stimulus package now heads on to the house which is expected to vote on it tomorrow. The latest coronavirus numbers in the bay area Santa Clara County continues to have the most trouble locally 459 cases along with 17 deaths. Tonight we also know that the Santa Clara County Sheriffs Office has 5 confirmed cases in that department. The latest case there deputy who had been assigned to the Custody Bureau that deputy is now selfisolating at home meanwhile, 165 cases and 5 deaths in san mateo county, San Francisco county with a 178 cases and one death Contra Costa County 108 cases and one death. 124 cases and 2 deaths in alameda county. And tonight. We know a gate agent at Oakland International airport has tested positive the last day that person worked at the airport. March 22th that was sunday that person was at terminal 2. Tonight were in county has 53 cases, 24 and Solano County Sonoma County has 37 cases and one death and that the county has just reported its 6th case. Globally the number of confirmed cases is now more than 460,000 more than 21,000 people have died. The us has more than 68,000 cases and nearly 1000 41 people have died including at least 185 today which was the deadliest day so far here in the u s in california. Were seeing the 3,150 confirmed cases. Now the south bay of course has been a hit the hardest with this outbreak. A Kaiser Permanente executive is speaking out about one hospital particularly stressed in san jose. Our first gayle on report. Most and as a person walking out or not actually has an almost half of the hospital, you know with either but we or persons on your investigation doctor steven per adi executive Vice President of Kaiser Permanente telling the journal of the American Medical Association about the influx of coronavirus patients and san jose were literally had to the Camp Hospital make sure that youve got not. Im asking our personnel standpoint because to provide care to meet each month. Requires resort some of person now doctor per audi says the highest reported cases at Kaiser Permanente. Has been in Washington State in northern california, the hot spots of the outbreak in a statement from Kaiser Permanente san jose senior Vice President and area manager irene chavez says the number of suspected or confirmed covid 19 patients changes daily hospital does not provide daily figures but says the percentage of patients in san jose has dropped quote given that it is located in a copa 19 hot spot and that we count so many south bay residents as our members. It should not be surprising that we would care for a significant number of our patients in our San Jose Hospital Santa Clara County has been hit hard with covid 19 cases and deaths in an effort to prevent overwhelming hospitals, the Santa Clara Convention center will serve as a Federal Medical Facility to treat noncovered 19 patients. The facility will be one out of 8 in the state thats 2000 additional medical bags, those sites are already on packing are in the process. Of being made operational the Santa Clara Convention center will have 248 beds, the major benefit of it is that it adds more hospital beds. Medical personnel and supplies, so doesnt strain any of our current resources county board of supervisors chair cindy chavez says the Convention Center will be Search Capacity for a number of hospitals in Santa Clara County, the opening date has not yet been determined. Reporting in santa clara gayle ong kron 4 news. Now the big story were following 6 bay area counties are extending School Closures. Now all the way to may first in an effort of course to try to slow the spread of coronavirus can force dan kerman has been following this story and he reports now from San Francisco. The signs outside San Francisco Sanchez Elementary School might say the school is closed through april 3rd. But now the San Francisco Unified School District along with the county offices of education in alameda contra customer in san mateo and santa clara had extended the closure another month, we want to truly embrace what is being put out there not only across the bay area. But across the entire state of california when it comes to social distancing and the importance of that as things stand now playgrounds and classrooms will be empty at least until may first this is the most important to keep our students safe and to keep the community safe. So. We miss our students and we would rather be in the classroom teaching, but we accept it. Right now the level of instruction varies from district to district. But before there can be a formal online classroom experience. All students must be able to have computers and get on line. Were focused on really making sure that we can access all students when learning does happen so that its an equitable Distribution Information so we have are facing and what were going to be doing over the next 2 weeks and working on how learning well turning would look like with this extended School Closure in the meantime many districts are continuing to provide meals to students. Who would otherwise go hungry last monday that was the 16th we had 25,000 meals we gave out to students to take on for breakfast lunch and supper. For 3 days. On thursday which was the next day the program in 50,000 meals we gave out this past monday, the 23th year about a 100,000 meals so the need is very obviously there and were going to do everything we can to get those meals to our Students School Officials Say during the last week of april will reconvene with Health Officers and decide if the School Closure needs to be extended. Even past may 1st in San Francisco. Dan kerman kron 4 news. President trump is updating his goal of having the economy up and running again by easter. He said today, it is realistic to expect a large parts of the country. Well go back to normal sooner than other parts of the country will. Meanwhile governor newsome addressed when he may be able to lift california stay at home order. And it doesnt sound like that will be any time soon dont think for a second that were day or 2 away from that in that order were not were not even a week or 2 away. The governor and the president also today stressed the importance of continuing social distancing. But the president continues to tout Easter Sunday as a time when he says it would be great to see churches packed all over the country Easter Sunday, 18 days away and help with that social distancing the east bay Regional Park district. Well start closing parks parking lot and picnic areas on friday. This is video from Point Isabelle part today you can see people are still out to some of their walking their dogs, although some parks, including point isabel will still be accessible by foot facilities including the picnic areas restrooms water fountains and playgrounds will be closed. The district plans to keep the restrictions in place through thursday april 30th, San Francisco city leaders held a virtual News Conference today in a part of the effort to keep people updated on the coronavirus pandemic and whats being done to prepare for a surge in patients. Harpers kate rooney has details. More equipment more staff more support that was the message from San Francisco mayor london breed regarding the citys needs in a Virtual Press conference today. We are still in a situation that requires a significant ramp up. And it requires the need for our state and our federal partners to step up more than they ever have before and to move faster with 26 new confirmed cases of covid 19 today and the citys first reported death yesterday breed estimated San Francisco will need 5,000 more hospital beds in the weeks to come among the solutions will be Saint Francis Memorial Hospital where 48 beds will gradually be made available beginning with several next week. Think about when youre out there and youre socializing and youre not socially distancing from one another. The difference that could make and the spread that occurs as a result of your interactions with other people and if you went to the hospital because you are sick or a relative or Family Member and they were turned away because we didnt have enough beds to accommodate them as she has in each press conference breed reiterated her plea for san franciscans to continue being diligent with social distancing. As the city braces for surgeon illness comparable to those seen in other us cities in San Francisco, cape bruny kron 4 news and the city of San Franciscos now consolidating its cover 19 response efforts at the moscow knee center. Heres some of the pictures that are set up there shares his goes Emergency Operation center along with the Departments Centers for public health, Human Services and Human Resources are now located there the city says the space allows for greater collaboration while also keeping workers safe with social distancing. Marin county wants to remind Property Owners that their second installment of property taxes are still due april 10th that is the final day to make a payment without getting a late fee. Everybody is asked to pay online by phone or by mail to limit covid 19 exposure by the way if you live in other bay area counties be sure to check to see if your property taxes are still do. On april 10th. In the east bay tesla has shut down production of vehicles at its fremont factory, but there are still people here showing up for work there are a total of about 10,000 people who work at the factory and freeman as of right now only a fraction of them are still coming in. You did see people Walking Around earlier today. Trucks are still being loaded up with cars for deliveries. Tesla says it is going to temporarily suspend production of vehicles at the factory. And that it will reduce to now basic operations. Tesla says it will also close down its new york factory. Anyway we can help this really important even if it is. Or find work stations or we can join a. Neighbors in San Franciscos hill section are trying to get back to their community. So far a group of 100 volunteers has organized to pick up and deliver groceries for their elderly neighbors and theyre doing it for free kron fours Taylor Bisacky spoke to the woman who started the movement. She is live now with the details on this taylor heck of an effort i know people are doing it all over the country. But its always great to see. Grand theyre doing it across many neighborhoods in the city and for this one specifically a hill she says it all started as a post on social media specifically in the next door app well word quickly spread and she got an overwhelming amount of responses and now dozens of people are helping out right here in this neighborhood. The vaccine. Can at least help deliver groceries begins to how good for our neighbors. Their resources that they need kathleen so lives in San Franciscos hill neighborhood. As more news came out about the coronavirus she says she immediately thought about her older neighbors, she posted in the next door app on social media asking if anyone else had elderly neighbors nearby who needed help now nearly 2 weeks later, she found more than 100 other volunteers response the next after this it was 300 responses on it now. Emails read about it. A volunteers in the area who just are willing to help out the volunteers are delivering food groceries and toiletries tell neighbors in need in hill, fort of their efforts quickly spread on social media and already theyve made more than a handful of deliveries weve kind of form this partnerships with with the now for assistance so we delivery so its just been taking all the necessary precautions even though were young and healthy your worst off mask while flying down the ice and just making sure its safe. Assess for everybody in this difficult time so says its great to see neighbors helping neighbors from my life, i love San Francisco so much the people here for each other. Those group of volunteers are finding people through again social media and also posting fliers throughout the neighborhood. Again many other neighborhoods in the city are doing this as well so its an important reminder that were all in this together reporting live in San Francisco taylor sacchi. Kron 4 news said is a good reminder. Thank you what taylor. Meantime the bay area zoned steph curry says that hes going to be interviewing Infectious Disease expert doctor. Anthony falciani yeah weve seen a plenty of fact he who is the head of the National Institute of allergy and Infectious Diseases, hes been at many of the president s Daily White House coronavirus briefings. Well curry tweeted today asking his fans for their questions. He will host the question and answer session at 10 oclock tomorrow morning. It will stream live on his Instagram Page should be onekama of a week of the sharp shooter and the straight shooter there you go all right you have people that people love those 2. And then theyll be talking together definitely going to tune in for that tomorrow on instagram as we take a live look outside right now the embarcadero in San Francisco much more desolate than it normally is lit up quiet joining us now meteorologist Mabrisa Rodriguez. Her home meteorologist goal a center there all dressed up and i see an emmy in the background, well. Orkin and its a fake or get at that grants all make sure the water that every day big deal will keep an eye on that as well lets take a look at stormtracker 4 were drying out and clearing out right now in the bay area thats going to be the big weather story because of that lack a blanket of cloud cover temperatures already starting to dip in fact seeing widespread low to mid and upper 40s right now oakland is the only city in the 50s and just at 52 degrees so barely holding on that so we have a frost advisory in effect for those of you in the north bay tonight and we are going to notice some patchy frost possible because temperatures will be at near or below freezing specifically for those of you in santa rosa cooling down to 30 degrees and today you actually broke a record low of 28 degrees. So youre going to be near that when you wake up for your thursday morning so make sure to bundle up napa 35 degrees upper 30s for conquered and san jose both mid to low 40s for those of you are on the east bay shoreline and even the bay area shoreline as well, future cast though is going to show drier weather for most of the bay area tomorrow, mostly sunny skies. But our highest peace could see some scattered showers with a slight chance of popup thunderstorms. But drier weather on friday. Thats going to be transitional day before another storm arrives this weekend and with this storm were going to see about half an inch of rain or less throughout the bay area coastline with about a quarter of an inch of rain or less everywhere else in todays daytime highs about 5 to 10 degrees below average because of that cold winter storm that swept through the area and thats leaving behind a very cool and chilly air mass that tomorrow, we are going to rebound just a little bit temperatures warming up about 2 to 3 degrees from todays daytime high so upper 50s and low 60s and taking a look ahead at the next 7 day forecast after this weekend, soggy weather were going to warm up in a big way back into the 70s saw above average highs expected with the warmest day next wednesday. We could be 5 to. Granted to get back to you. I bet the end of that forecast was any but we will cost you a little bit from a brace will be back certainly and hey when you social everything isnt perfect. But so many people are just trying to stay home. Not go anywhere and there are a lot of Shopping Options from home these days and the growing demand means that there is now more of a need than ever for people to actually work and make all those deliveries. So as a result, the Postal Service is hiring. Our first rob fladeboe reports. What would otherwise be a fairly routine time here at the Main Post Office in san jose finds workers scrambling to keep up with the volume approaching what is seen during the holiday says the Postal Service is Augustine Ruiz via face growing number of ferries all. Hiring push is being driven by a surge in shopping from home. This 10s of thousands of people are hunkered down amid the coronavirus outbreak. Delivering all those packages is considered an essential service says ruiz whole our shopping apply specials states Postal Service is considering a special service. As a people alright, there are sections there are openings for people to deliver the mail and packages to both urban and rural areas across the bay area. Also needed are mechanics tractor trailer, drivers electricians and custodians the salary ranges 17 to 20 an hour to start with opportunities for in san jose rob fladeboe kron 4 news. One update you now on a story we first told you about last week, a nonprofit care facility in Mountain View called coastal kids home care. Is in desperate need of sanitation supplies is that facility cares for medically fragile children. Now it will be getting masks from the International Organization called one dollar for life kron forcefully to gulf reports. Sewing centers in the hall and kenya originally used to make sanitary kids to help keep adolescent girls in school have been transformed by the Nonprofit Organization one dollar for life to produce masks to stop the spread of Novel Coronavirus and bay area hospitals and other local nonprofits will receive them one available or the seal ucl in places like burt freeman is the founder and executive director of one dollar for life his organization has an office in the south bay and at a News Conference in san jose wednesday. He says once travel bans are lifted someone 1000 masks will be imported to the United States for distribution to bay area medical staffers in need including coastal kids home care or Nursing Organization serving Santa Clara County. Brenda be raul designed the washable masks made of cotton to make it would not. In fact hospitals where theyre working on it as which cost about 0. 30 to and in paul freeman says the workers producing the masks are getting paid 50 more than their Respective National average wages. He says local grants are paying for the masks to be made and shipped to the United States that money will also pay to replace when it sent out. So that locals in the developing countries also receive mask seas will be able to be used over dollar for life says 9,000 masks have already been made and that theyre safe to use for at least 3 years in san jose from each of all kron 4 news. Coming up the journey for grand princess Cruise Ship Passengers will soon come to an end after being quarantined for 2 weeks we hear from 2 of those passengers ahead. Plus a the National Guard is stepping in to help a Critical Organization in the east bay. And after mandatory shelterinplace orders millions across california are filing for unemployment what my money should work as hard as i do. 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California leaders secured a deal with 4 Major National banks to temporarily suspend Home Mortgage payments for those affected by covid 19 governor Gavin Newsome announced wednesday wells fargo citi Us Bank Jp Morgan chase agreed on a 90 day grace period, another 200 Smaller Banks made similar commitments 4 of the 5 largest institutions. Committed to just stop that 90 day unfortunately bank of america did not publicly commit to that they just committed to 30 days hope they will reconsider enjoying a those other that are willing to do the right thing. The agreement comes as unemployment claims in california wednesday passed the 1 million mark since march 13th. 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Some passengers who were aboard that grand princess cruise ship or finishing up their 2 week quarantine and they were heading home today, the ship was forced to dock, you may recall the port of oakland earlier this month. After some crew members and passengers tested positive for coronavirus kron fours michelle kingston caught up with 2 passengers who finished their quarantine today. The nays are final name. Warren mask off. The first time the way uh were going to get home and ah. It back to normal life after 2 weeks in quarantine corps air station miramar stephen and Michelle Smith are finally heading home. The here we go were getting a ready marimar to get on the bus get our rental car ride back this myth should have returned home weeks ago after their hawaiian vacation. But due to the coronavirus outbreak on board the grand princess cruise ship they were on they were quarantined wants their ship finally docked in oakland earlier this month. He spent 14 days inside a room on base in san diego, but said it was better than the ship because they had 4 windows they could open and were able to walk outside of that last week they were tested for covid 19 we were tested on a week ago monday and we got the results back couple days ago, and we are. They get it. Here we are very healthy, according to the California Office of Emergency Services 63 passengers on board the grand princess cruise ship tested positive for coronavirus. Steve and Michelle Smith say the trick to getting through their time in quarantine was her remaining positive. And since we can see family right away because of the stay home here in california, im im looking forward to seeing our and im looking forward to feeding the fish and the cash. But im looking for to get back to paradise rebuilt port of michelle kingston kron 4 news a new report from the cdc says that traces of the coronavirus lived in the cabins of the diamond princess cruise ship 17 days after the passengers left prior to the cabins been cleaned. Now while the data does not show whether transmission occurred. It does indicate the strength of this virus. The cdc also found diamond princess passengers transmitted the disease before the quarantine and crew infections peaked after the quarantine was implemented more than 17 of those infected never developed any symptoms which the cdc says could partially explain high infection rate. Among the ships passengers and the crew. In the east bay, the contra costa Solano County food bank says it is in desperate need of volunteers are for is has he made yoon has more now on how the National Guard is helping out. The National Guard is in fairfield helping prepare and distribute emergency food boxes at the food bank of contra costa and solano we were just so thankful to have the National Guard here today and our first run through assembly over 1000 emergency food boxes food bank of contra costa and solano ceo joel salts trump talked about the National Guards mission. Well that come a team with us at least 3 ways its our intent is to have them here 5 days a week and continuing to build urgency boxes of food approaches that we can get out to issue it is again as it you should also 278,000 clients we serve right now he says he could really use the help a lot of the food bank experiencing a 30 drop the volunteers in the wake of the toll that 19 pass understand a lot of our volunteers are in that for its troops. Sanitation stations, and gloves are on site to promote health and safety. Also says it is times like these the Food Bank Services i needed more than ever so many people that laid off or have lesser income so what is going to push a lot of people to be first time you know need to slow. Over the past 2 weeks the food bank of contra costa and solano has seen a 50 increase in those needing their services at most of their distribution sites. The for the next 3 weeks the National Guard will be assisting the food bank well fill that mean. Has it made you. Tonight white house is asking everyone who lives in new york city who is recently. Gotten out of there to selfquarantine for 2 weeks today. Doctor on the White House Task force clarified same people who live in new york city and have escape to another home need to isolate themselves to stop the spread to other geographic regions in the country and get this for every 1000 people in new york city, at least one person has tested positive for the virus. This is video. Its bad scene this is in queens people are lined up around the block trying to get medical care they want to be tested seen by Health Care Professionals obviously new cases in new york state are now doubling every 3 days and despite the rapid spread. The governor says social distancing appears to be at least helping. The evidence suggests that the density control measures may be working. And again we doing this from projection. New york has more than 30,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus world renowned chef floyd card owes has died after being diagnosed with coronavirus it was admitted to the hospital on march 17th after feeling feverish the following day the 59 yearold tested positive for the virus and was being treated in new jersey where he died today cargos was a pioneer in modern indian dining, earning critical acclaim. He won bravos 3rd season of top chef masters. He had recently been filming the Netflix Series ugly delicious britains Prince Charles has tested positive for the coronavirus he is the first in line of course to the british throne and according to palace officials the 71 yearold prince is showing mild symptoms but is otherwise in good health. He is selfisolating in scotland where he continues to work from home, his wife camilla duchess of cornwall tested negative for covid 19. According to his spokesperson, its impossible to say just how the prince contracted covid 19 to do is high number of public engagements recently Queen Elizabeth herself remains in good health and is also self isolate. And supporting local businesses through the pandemic where you can get takeout cocktails in San Francisco tonight. Plus millions of americans are now working from home after the break were when we face adversity, we find a way through it. Its about taking care of each other. Its the small parts that make a big difference. 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Apple has told staff that some of its Retail Stores might be reopening in april at least on a staggered basis apples senior Vice President of people and retail detail that plan in a leaked memo, an apple spokesperson would not comment on the memo which outlined a plan to lead many employees continue working from home through at least april 5th. All of apples 450 a Retail Stores outside china have been closed in recent weeks because of the outbreak apple has reopened its 42 stores in china. Take a look at how some bay area distilleries are shifting to private Sector Companies are stepping up to help americans battle against germs during the coronavirus pandemic our kron fours Maureen Kelly talked to several local distilleries that of stop making booze in favor of Hand Sanitizer. It was the sight of empty store shelves that what the owners of the falcons Spirits Distillery in richmond to the critical shortage of Hand Sanitizer the gin makers that reached out to the agencies that oversee the liquor making industry for approval to switch gears they actually were very creek and actually change the rules. Just for coronavirus so now the small distillery is filling the Spray Bottles of Hand Sanitizer and has contracts with several cities. Theyre also fielding a lot more requests our main concern was a to provide and it still is to provide. The sheriffs responders and i do apologize, we can provide for everyone they say theyre losing money on this venture charging most of their clients like the city of berkeley just for the cost of the materials, theyre also giving some away to restaurants through their distributor. Since that industry is taking a beating in this crisis and we really realize that while how you and your family from saw right in San Francisco, 7 sills brewery and distillery. The stop making beer whiskey instead getting ready to begin production, this week in order to supply the major demand. Coming from local hospitals, Nursing Homes and singleroom occupancy hotels. The owner says he is not making a profit on certainly 7 stills is selling their Hand Sanitizer at cost to those institutions that can pay and theyre adding a donation feature to their website. So the public can help out by purchasing the germ killing product for those that cannot Maureen Kelly kron 4 news. Amazon reports an employee at its Staten Island Fulfillment Center is tested positive for the virus that person was last it work march 11th, other positive cases have been reported that amazon facilities in florida, kentucky, michigan oklahoma texas connecticut. And california down in riverside county. Amazon is temporarily closed some sites including a facility in queens. But it has mostly refrained from mass closures and amazon is working to combat price gouging on its website. The retail giant has now suspended thousands of in counts for engaging in it, nick papa reports. Sleep right. Susie not has been frustrated during this pandemic she frequently shops on amazon for groceries and other items. But recently she claims the prices havent been the same kind of hit for example, she was shopping for cheerios to buy for her husband saw most of the boxes were sold out every day said i have a little bit. And shes not alone. Multiple people have been taking to social media claiming theyve seen prices skyrocket thats why amazon is spending nearly 4,000 accounts for allegedly price gouging customers and things like cereal and emergency powder to buying your regular. We reached out to amazon and no one got back to us but earlier this week they posted to their Company Block saying they are quote making clear to all of our sellers, our longstanding policies that ensure fair pricing monitoring our stores 24 7 through both automated and manual means and aggressively removing bad actors and offers collaborating with federal state and local Law Enforcement agencies and policymakers to hold price gougers accountable. Stay focused on our customers and protecting their interests. Not helps amazon will continue to stock up on goods and get rid of people taking advantage of this pandemic taking kids go away. Thats just not right. That is not right that was nick reporting earlier this month amazon said it pulled more than 1 million products for price gouging or for falsely advertising effectiveness against coronavirus. You know the loneliness of quarantine is kicked in a new app wants to connect you with someone else also stuck at home, its called corn teen chat. Through the app dial up you can have a conversation with a random person. Something thats becoming a rare during this pandemic one signed up youll get a call with the id quarantine chat you pick up and get matched currently with another user. The company says your information stays private and your a match only sees your user name. And time now to take a peek outside get a check on the 4 zone forecast. A vehicle theres one theres one on the cold and gate bridge. It is a surreal eerie scene here basically 9 50 at night you have it but a not so eerie scene a very welcome sight. Heres our meteorologist Mabrisa Rodriguez with a look at that. What the weathers going to be like tomorrow. A forecast from the comfort of my own home keeping that social distance even in kron 4 news this evening, lets take a live look outside Golden Gate Bridge as you noticed a pretty eerie sight out there. Throughout stormtracker 4 that we will see overall clip. Well, you know i think is going to be cold overnight it is get like the mid 30s in some of the inland valleys and thats thats just me reading kirkwood and pollen pines and its an illness super cold dead and it was a wild day there was hail in sonoma. And that is week thats what we call a makeshift coronavirus for i i think have to fix or audio line because uh where were only mediocre it at the weather business. Ok moving on up next a bay area restaurants. They are working to keep businesses alive through this coronavirus pandemic where you can get takeout cocktails in san more than ever, your home is your sanctuary. Thats why lincoln offers complimentary pickup and delivery servicing. 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Changed its liquor restrictions to help provide relief to those businesses in need kron fours jason dumas spoke with one Restaurant Owner to see if its helping. The coronavirus has had a damaging effect on restaurants in order to salvage some of the law says the state has lifted liquor sale restrictions on to go orders. Its kind of given us a little bit more exposure. We people come in and i think this weekend i think is the word gets out more. Margarita so thats with people who have purchasing here the last couple of days, its as simple as adding a beverage to your to go or delivery order to present him with our menu. With your beverages and alcoholic beverages as well. We saw at least we we saw whole set up so that well make the harder it is at home like that weve also got a on our. Our web site at some of the delivery sites now that. As long as the order food they can order ive ever does with that as well even with the liquor sales rodriguez doesnt know how much longer his business will last. We had a location open for 17 years dating back to the 90s. This one on main street has been open for 5 years i do it week by week i kinda probably go a month maybe 2 months like im a one man show myself and one guy in the kitchen better have been able to to do with the takeout sanda just. Reporting in San Francisco, im jason dumas scrum for news. Getting creative and the time like this china and make it work and stay open that was. Jason dumas of course report and that wraps up kron 4 news at 9 tonight our primetime coverage continues at the top of the hour with the latest. On the historic deal. Coming out of washington dc tonight, the Senate Passing a historic stimulus package its aim to giving the economy a jolt during the coronavirus pandemic were going to break down. 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