Have focused on spoke about the Mental Health t concerns of 40 million in california sheltering in place. We are bigger than anything we face, and so i know the fear and anxiety we have, but let us have faith. Faith conquers all. We know this will pass. It will pass. Reporter he and the california Surgeon General want the people of california to know that there are resources for those looking for ways to cope. These changes arent just in your head, and we need to identify how stress impacted you. And crisis text line that put counselors at our fingertips. 75 of the conversations in the past month have been about anxiety according to the ceo. She recommends breaking down the unending nature of sheltering in place into bite sized chunks. Saying what will you do tonight to stay strong. Tell me your plans for tomorrow with your family. Were also seeing 71 of americans Binge Watching tv and movies. If escaping is a great distraction, go for it. Reporter at a womens shelter, the number of calls have remained steady, but theyre longer and more complex, by people suddenly trapped in abusive homes. The executive director says this. If someone found themselves in a situation where they were in imminent danger of physical harm, and theyre only choice was to break the shelter in place, i would break the shelter in place and run and get help. Reporter and everyone says to remember this fact. You are not alone. Reporter now up on your screen right now is the state website where you can look for emotional support services. Theres also the number for the crisis text line. We have all this information, plus the number, the 24hour hot line for the womens shelter on our website. Thats kpix. Com. Live in San Francisco, andria borba, kpix 5. Governor newsom and the toll Health Official in the south bay both sounding more optimistic right now. New data shows social distancing may actually be helping to flatten the curve of virus cases. This model suggests that had we not done anything, our case counts would be somewhere in the 50,000 range. But with what we have in place, we anticipate our case counts by may 1st will range between 2500 and 12,000. Our modeling shows that were not at peak in a week or two. That we are seeing a slow and steady increase, but its moderate. We take a closer look at the new data, and how its helping to fight the coronavirus coming up at 6 00. San francisco opened up the citys first field care clinic, and it began receiving patients today. Its located in the citys bay view neighborhood. Its part of the citys plan to prepare for a surge in covid19 patients. Patients include primary care, urgent care, and screening for coronavirus. The clinic will help reduce the number of patients needing to go to the hospital and emergency rooms. This comes as coronavirus cases as bay area Nursing Homes are on the rise. Today Health Officials in Contra Costa County announced a new outbreak at a Senior Living facility in pleasant hill. A total of 13 people have includes 9 staffers and 3 residents, 3 of whom are now hospitalized. And the number of infections at Canyon Springs acute care have jumped since friday, with people still waiting for test results. Meanwhile, on autism break at an orinda senior care facility has spread to 45. There are now more than 4,000 cases across the bay area with 109 reported deaths. The hardest hit, santa clara county, now has over 1200 cases. Across the u. S. , new york just reported its biggest one day jump in the number of deaths at 731. D thnuer of dead in new york city alone is more than the number of deaths in the 9 11 attacks, when almost 3,000 died. The number of hospitalizations went up again. The new york threeday average is flattening though, a sign that the state is reaching a plateau. In louisiana, there are more than 16,000 cases, and of the states 500 plus deaths, 70 are African Americans. Californias Surgeon General says misinformation has been an issue, and trusted Community Leaders need to help spread the facts. There was unfortunately a terrible rumor circulating that African Americans dont get coronavirus. That rumor is completely false. Because of the true and unfortunate history of medical maltreatment of different groups of people, but especially African Americans, there are real issues of trust between the African American community and the health care system. Congress is preparing to pour more funding into a popular new Program Designed to help Small Businesses survive the crisis. Natalie brand is at the white house with more. We have to thank the American People for continuing to follow our guidelines on slowing the spread. Reporter despite warning of a tough few days ahead, President Trump says he sees a glimmer of hope as the u. S. Continues to grapple with the coronavirus pandemic. Were looking to have far fewer deaths than originally thought, and i think were headed that direction, but its too early to talk about it. Reporter the Trump Administration is also asking congress for funding for its Small Business loan fund. Ill be asking congress to provide an additional 250 billion for the paycheck protection, which will help keep americans employed to facilitate a quick and full recovery. Reporter Senate Majority leader Mitch Mcconnell says he wants the senate to approve the additional funds by thursday. Members of congress expect to discuss the Coronavirus Crisis and a possible phase four stimulus bill in a series of Conference Calls with the Vice President this week. It was clear, even as we passed the last bill, that it would not be enough. Reporter according to reports, Top White House trade advisor Peter Navarro circulated memos as far back as january about the coronavirus. He wrote a memo, and he was right. I havent seen the memo. Ill see it later on, after that. But i didnt matter whether i saw it or not because i acted on my own. I guess i had the same instincts as peter. Reporter the president says there are more than 8,000 ventilators Still Available in the national stockpile, with thousands more on the way. He also says 10 drugs and 2 vaccines are in trials. Duri tonights briefing, President Trump and dr. Fauci expressed concerns that African Americans are disproportionately impacted by the coronavirus. Lawmakers have written to the cdc asking for data to be broken down by sex, race, ethnicity, whether a patient is a health care provider, and other demographics data. They say its important to document if particular groups in the United States are at greater risk for the virus and why. Small businesses in the south bay are sounding the alarm, warning theyre victims of recent break ins. New security video catching some of the crimes as they happened. Its a low blow to shop owners already struggling to say in business during the outbreak. Kpix 5 reporter devin fehely joins us live from san jose. Devin . Reporter yeah, imagine just how hard it is to be a Small Business owner right now. There really is the nonstop nagging worry about keeping the doors open, lights on, people paid. And on top of all of that, somebody breaks into your business. The thief used a crowbar, and then his foot to smash the glass at jack holders, and then went inside and ransacked the restaurant. The first thought is youve got to be kidding. You come to work sunday morning to see some low life has broken into your business and stolen valued possessions. Reporter among the items stolen was a tablet used for door dash. They walked out with the heart of the restaurant as far as the financial aspect. Your monetary income. Reporter jack holders, sadly, wasnt alone. West Coast Beef Company in the very same Shopping Center was also targeted. The thieves managed to get away with a safe and cash register. Another horrible part to this story, with the shelter in place order. Small businesses are being left out on a limb and now being victimized with the lack of business and the lack of foot traffic. Reporter San Jose Police say theyll aggressively investigate reports of break ins, and they had some good news for the owner of jack holders. I was able to actually find my door dash tablet. Reporter some additional good news, the tablet is back inside the restaurant, plugged in, and taking orders. I talked to several Business Owners who said at the very least, theyd like to have a discussion of tougher penalties for break in and burglaries during the shelter in place order. Devin fehely, kpix 5. As if being a First Responder wasnt challenging enough right now, theyre still having to deal with totally preventable problems like this. Two suspected drunk drivers crashed on the same stretch of highway 24 in lafayette last night. One plowed into the back of a safeway truck. The other hit a fire truck that showed up to assist. Three firefighters suffered minor injuries, but immediately went to the aid of the driver who hit them. Both drivers are in the hospital now facing felony dui charges. Still ahead on kpix 5, and streaming on cbsn bay area. He called a navy captain stupid, and now hes out of a job. New fallout from a controversy that exploded after a navy captain sounded the alarm about a Virus Outbreak on his ship. Plus, could the as and giants soon be playing in empty stadiums . The new plan to bring 30 teams to one city. And the extra steps to keep yourself safe while grocery shopping. Plenty of sunshine across most of the bay area today. Just a few fair weather clouds and sprinkles over the south bay. The rain chances wont be zero the next couple Metastatic Breast Cancer is relentless, but im relentless too. Because every day matters. 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Reporter captain Brett Crozier was relieved of his command last week after a newspaper published a letter he wrote complaining the navy wasnt doing enough to protect sailors from the spread of the coronavirus. He didnt have to write a letter. Reporter sailors chanted his name in support as he deported from the Aircraft Carrier. In a speech to the crew sunday, modley called his acts was a betrayal. It didnt go over well. If he didnt think that information was going to get out he was too stupid or naive. What the [ bleep] reporter modley apologized for his words saying he sent the alarming email with the intention of getting into the Public Domain in an effort to draw public attention to the situation on his ship. Crozier has reportedly tested positive for the coronavirus. Cbs news, new york. As far fate of captain crozier, the president indicated hed leave the decision up to the secretary of defense, mark esper. Im ken bastida at the live desk. There are now a total of 3 cases of inmates in dublin that have tested positive for the virus. Fishes tell us that all three inmates are stable and recovering. This comes just three days after officials confirmed the the first case of covid19 at the facility. Officials are now looking to identify Staff Members and other inmates who may have also come into contact with those who are infected. At the live news desk, back to yove look now at oracle park that could remain empty even if the giants and the rest of Major League Baseball start the 2020 seasons. The league says theyve considered putting all the teams in the phoenix area and play in empty stadiums for the time being. In a statement, mlb officials said in part while we have discussed the idea of staging games in one location as one potential option, we have not settled on that option or developed a detailed plan. They went on to say, quote, the health and safety of our employees and fans are paramount. New video now from chopper 5 over a whale in San Francisco bay. Look at that. Gorgeous. We spotted it at the surface a few times around lunchtime today, and its been really kind of a gorgeous day across the bay area. Lots of sun and blue skies. Definitely welcome relief. Chief meteorologist paul heggen is joining us now, and are we expecting sunshine all week hopefully . It looks like more or less. The clouds try and drift back in. Theres a real slight rain chance the next couple of days. But were getting into a dry stretch of weather that lasts through the middle of next week at least. So after the welcome rainfall, we get some sunshine to recharge everyone that has a solar powered personality. You know who those people are. Big picture first, and the storm system that brought us the rain the past few days, still spinning away off the coast. But its a little farther down to the south. Its tapping into moisture and sending it to southern california. Theyre looking at flooding problems, mainly east of los angeles and san diego. But still a lot of rain in a short amount of time. Perhaps too much rain in a short amount of time. Lets hopefully go forward and see what is happening, and of course my computer once again has decided to completely reset on me here. So im going to rely on the control room to hit the button while i try to get everything reestablished. We are tracking whats going to happen the rest of the night. Not much by 11 00. Well wind the clock forward into early tomorrow morning, and theres the possibility of a couple of showers making their way into the south bay, maybe inland east bay, but most of that will fall apart on the way in. We keep an eye on that for you as we head into the Early Morning hours. Mary lee will be here dark and early tomorrow morning to keep an eye on that. The rest of the day looks like its just going to bring a mix and clouds and sunshine. Maybe a couple of sprinkles over the higher terrain in the early afternoon and evening. Then low rain chances the rest of the week. Maybe a 20 chance of a few more showers south bay and inland, and then next to zero rain chances friday, saturday, and sunday. The dry stretch of weather will continue into early next week as well. Looking outside, beautiful view from our Sales Force Tower camera, looking towards the east bay, and seeing temperatures that arent bad at all. 67 deg. Thats about normal for this time of year. 58 degrees in the city is just a little on the cool side, but well see more of a warm up over the next couple of days as well. Lets go forward a bit, and heres whats happening heading into tonight. Temperatures dropping back into the 40s. Maybe a little below average for this time of year, but really not too bad for the start of april. And a warm up is in store for us throughout the day tomorrow. Temperatures close to average for this time of year. Maybe a couple of degrees below normal. I think the warm spots reach up into the upper 60s. Campbell, you have a chance to threaten 70 degrees. East bay, mid to upper 60s. Near the bay, temperatures that should be in the lower half of the 60s. Along the coast in the upper 50s. The breeze keeping things cool. Up north, you have a chance to approach 80 in ukiah. You have a chance to warm up even more than the rest of the area. Temperatures as we head into the weekend, looking pretty good. A substantial warm up saturday and sunday especially. 70s for inland locations, with even areas near the bay warming into the middle portion of the 60s. Near normal for early april, and hardly a anyone rain and ice sight for the next several days. No chances to eat away at the rainfall deficit. Want to quickly share some of the artwork youve been sharing with us on social media. This is from veronica. You can see whats on her mind. Shes 7 years old, but shes managed to figure out the best way to beat the virus. Save the world, stay at home. The little word bubble says no, and i think thats what we all want to say to the virus at this point. Well have more kid art at 6 reim fo e east bay. A unique group of women and their motorcycles have found a way to help out during these troubled times. And a brand new episode of the bold and the beautiful is airing early in the morning, during this hard time, a bay area Motorcycle Club is showing us all that we are better together. Theyre making special deliveries to those that cant get out of the house. Kpix 5 reporter don ford has the details. Reporter these are the times that everyone is just trying to do something to help. And if youre a group of women that ride motorcycles, this is what you do. Hilary davis is a member of dames dont care womens Motorcycle Club. But theyve changed their name to dames that care during the pandemic. Theyre volunteering to deliver ppe to First Responders. Today, hilary is picking up a special prototype face mask. Im delivering face shields to a place thats going to do testing on them and make sure theyll function in the way thats needed. Reporter dames that care has over a thousand members. Hundreds are moving around the bay area, doing what they can. Machine shop coowner Rachel Mcconnell says the service is perfect for her small shop. Its super awesome to have chicks on bikes, im a chick on a bike myself, and its awesome to see people like that pitching in to help. Reporter the prototype face shield is going to a doctor for evaluation and feedback. The trip is 30 minutes from the shop. Ill set it on the porch swing. I appreciate it, thank you reporter the members volunteer their time, their fuel, and of course their deep concern for folks who are fighting the virus. Im out of work and at home waiting to see how i can assist the world with what we have going on. Reporter thank you hilary and dames who care Motorcycle Club for helping all of us be better together. In hayward, don ford, kpix 5. Coming up tonight at 5 30, a sudden change of heart. Why the San Francisco mayor is dropping her opposition to a plan to help the homeless during the pandemic. Plus the bay area city passing new legislation to protect essential workers in quarantine. And its something many people are wondering. Do i need to disinfect soft music [female vo] restaurants are facing a crisis. And theyre counting on your takeout and delivery orders to make it through. Grubhub. Together we can help save the restaurants we love. Right now, the homeless moved out of shelters and into hotels, the San Francisco mayor originally said that plan was just to challenging, but before after some major pushback from homeless advocates who said that shelters would be a breeding ground for the virus, hotels are stepping up to provide thousands of rooms. First, here is a look at our top stories at 5 30. Two bay area cities just approved a new nc
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