Thank you so much for joining us here on kron 4 news at 5 im Justine WaltmanPresident Trump said he wants places of worship back open this weekend and california may give them the green light to reopen sooner than expected. This comes as thousands of charges across the state were repaired to defy the restrictions anyway. Our Capitol Bureau reporter Ashley Zavala explains. Governor Gavin Newsome friday announced churches and other houses of worship are now days away from receiving reopening guidelines a different tone from his comments at the start of the week saying in Person Services were weeks away from resuming and we are just days away. The latest on monday. We will put out those guidelines so i want folks to know that ive made that abundantly clear in the last week but not everybody as picked up on it, but its so important that folks understand that we deeply respect and in my ear, the faith devotion. And the that unites millions and millions of californians. The Development Comes just hours after President Trump declared houses of worship essential services and said he would override a governors who dont open them up this weekend. Some governors have deemed a Liquor Stores and abortion clinics is essential. But it left out churches and other houses of worship. Star right. Some correcting this injustice in calling houses of worship essential is asked about the comments newsome once again refusing to criticize the president and instead said his administration is reviewing new cdc guidelines and reiterated state efforts underway with faith leaders to come up with protocols for a safe return to service is the governor pressed again to respond directly to the president s statements any response what the president said. I think that was an adequate response. Earlier this week, 1200 pastors leading up to 3,000 california houses of worship signed a declaration deeming themselves essential and the green to defy original State Government orders by beginning services may 31st, how soon the state will let them reopen that information could be out by the end of the weekend in sacramento, Ashley Zavala kron 4 news. Here in the bay area there are some strong opinions about opening churches kron fours terisa stasio reports on how some are praising the president while others are taking a more cautious approach. Static and hallelujah of giving got to raise that as an answer to prayer and im so happy about and i hope and governor newsome listen to that and allow us to be able to reopen swift reaction to President Trump calling on churches to re open doors and welcome back congregations were more than ready. Jelly weve been sequestered in for quite a while now. But not everyone believing it is that simple interesting to me how the communities of faith are defined were not defined by our buildings has it been a difficult time yes, its been a very difficult and a different time for people of faith we pray wherever we are and we have found ways to do service and to continue gathering Bishop Minerva car can of the United Methodist church says that she along with other Church Members have been working with the governor on when it would be safe to have people gather even this week i was one among other religious leaders meeting with his staff to talk about safety protocols taking and the knowledge the wisdom of health and science expert cdc as well as she had these pointed words for the president. But he cannot override our border, religious moral responsibility to keep people safe as for pastor jackson he along with several other members in oakland recently sued the state. Now wants to get rolling as fast as possible at a reputation that we want to get the eye and then we go to churches anyway and it exposed people to this coronavirus and what it has foolishness settles in and maybe some pastors that are going to do that but believe me majority of us pastors were not going to jeopardize our members this coronavirus were going to do. Everything that theyre asking us to do in order to come but to the state for the safety of our key. Theresa kron 4 news. Across the country flags at government buildings are at half staff in memory of the 95,000 americans who lost their lives to coronavirus President Trump issued the order to mark the loss of life during this pandemic the virus continues to spread across the country with more than one and a half million confirmed cases in the u. S. Flags will remain at half staff until noon on monday. Now in the bay area there have been nearly 12,000 cases of coronavirus and it has killed 420 people. Heres a breakdown by county Santa Clara San Francisco in Alameda County all reporting. More than 2000 cases in Santa Clara County alone. There have been 138 deaths. The complete list of cases by city and county is available on our website kron 4 dot com. And it is memorial day weekend and it will be celebrated very differently this year because of the coronavirus beaches are open and some people have already made their way to the sand. But parking lots are still closed and if you do not live within 2 miles youre not allowed to visit we have to stay with in your neighborhood. Here are some others do and donts for the weekend. Fishing is allowed but not every popular spot is open. So the recommendation is to call ahead. Hiking is allowed if the trails are open but physical distancing is still required backyard barbecues are technically allowed but Health Experts are advising against them because not only can it be hard to physically distance yourself from others, but youre likely to share food and touch the same plates. And enjoying the memorial day weekend at an East Bay Park is going to look different this year. Kron fours haaziq but you spoke to the east Bay Regional Parks district to find out what visitors can expect this Holiday Weekend. This years memorial day weekend lands right in the middle of the covid19 pandemic in the state of californias shelterinplace order local Health Orders here the bay area maintained general use of parks and trails as essential encouraging physical activity if you are planning visiting a park in the east bay this Holiday Weekend will find the east Bay Regional Parks district promoting social distancing by taking measures to limit unsafe overcrowded, including closing some parking lots and staging areas says east Bay Regional Parks district spokesperson dave mason, you know we do have parking lots that are close these mostly those are ones that serve up the areas. And Group Activities so force with those not allow those parking areas and then you know for that reason however most of the Park District acres remains a school for exercise, im walking i being a ready force is what not its really about exercising not socializing during this go 19 to the popular memorial day destination is roberts regional Recreation Area here in the oakland hills. The parking lot here will be close memorial day weekend while walkin access and bike trails remain accessible. However a few miles away. You will find the parking lot open here at hayward regional Shoreline Park in fact, the vast majority of these Bay Regional Parks will remain open to the Public Places says it will be all hands on deck to help enforce these restrictions, including putting up their eye in the sky will be in the air like Everything Else we have a lot of. No rangers and thats not stopping our hearts. So. So just really do their best and you write that. If you want to learn more about what is closed at east bay, regional parks, this Holiday Weekend visit the east bay, regional parks district website click on the covid19 park in trails update. Has it made you kron 4 news. Today marks a milestone for the bay area all counties have officially entered phase 2 of easing the shelter in place restrictions and reopening the economy kron fours rob fladeboe is live now with an update from Santa Clara County, the last one to officially enter into phase 2 rob. And thats right justine curbside delivery arrived here in Santa Clara County today joined the rest of the pack in allowing a bit more commerce be on takeout food. So far so good there is a learning curve, however that business is not going to come back overnight. Lets take a look. I dont is is i not say or that is a sense of humor intact frankly, john owner of willow glenns marianas chocolates. Says business is slow so far but hes hoping those with the chocolate start a sweet tooth will soon be the path to his door the heart. Safe we are following all that mandates we are trying to do our best. So that they can come in and nuns shopping opposites up and down lincoln avenue covid19 compliant shops are opening up for limited commerce face masks are mandatory in public. But people are venturing out and seen either to support the local economy hopefully they get to the point where they can now start allowing so many people into the stores and stuff. A kind of excited has. Being stuck at home you get in and see a calving event things like that Santa Clara Countys decision to join the rest of the bay area expanding phase 2 is the result of new cases of covid19 and hospitalizations trending down. So the Health Department earlier this week, our collective effort has significantly reduce the spread in our county. And we now have a little bit of headroom to consciously take another step forward that First Limited to restaurants selling take out the expanded order now permits curbside sales by clothing and other Retail Stores with business down 80 marriott is chocolate is hoping more people will come by for a taste of the new phase 2 there is no us traffic its a its a its it it is open for but people are not out. Thats the point i want to make. I wanna say april please come on out and support your local businesses because we needed they say necessity leads to invention one can see some urges are getting creative with displlys and signage suggesting a possible resurgence in window shopping. Now face to means that certain other outdoor destinations like historical sites and museums will also be more accessible with some new safety rules in place and just in time for graduations. Car parades will be allowed so long as people stay in their cars. Reporting live rob fladeboe kron 4 news christine back to you. Thank you so much rob coming up tonight on kron 4 news at 5 which cities in the bay area are expanding their slow Streets Program to try and encourage more physical distancing. Plus at 5. 30 doctor Anthony Fauci weighs in on a possible treatment for covid19. Why he says hes optimistic about the progress thats being made. And up next School Campuses were forced to close early because of the pandemic but what about summer camps. We were all doing our part by staying at home. That could mean an increase in energy bills. You can save by using a fan to cool off. Unplugging and turning off devices when not in use. Or closing your shades during the day. Stay well and keep it golden. Though the school year ended with virtual classes. It is almost over but there was some good news regarding summer camps today, San Francisco mayor london breed announced that the City Summer Camp Program will begin on june 15th. Even though it will look a little bit different than it has in previous years, lets find out how. With kron fours dan kerman is live now at San Francisco rec and Park Headquarters in Golden Gate Park with an update good evening. Dan. Good evening justine thats right summer camp is going to continue in San Francisco as you mentioned its going to look quite a bit different kids are going to be kept in pods of 12 not going to have to stay in those pods with those same kids for a 3 week program, its all to keep everybody safe. Theyre also going to be opportunities for teenagers to help out with those programs as counselors but for the most part, the mayor wants to emphasize that camp will resume so parents will have a place for their kids. I ve great news to announce that San Francisco will allow summer programming to began. During an online conversation friday, San Francisco mayor london breed and the heads of the rec and Parks Department and the children youth and Families Department announced parents will have a place to send their kids this summer. Its super important for kids first of all to get outside and re engage in yes with a walk there will be indoor spaces by a lot more emphasis on being outside the summer for our children only this year the camps will not look like what you see in this video from previous years thats because as a safety measure each child will be put in a group of 12 and stay in that socalled pod for a 3 week session. At rec and park a new that were planning over 25 different camps, we expect there to be another 40 to private care providers operating in our park system. I believe that is estimating nearly a 100 care providers operate will operate around the city among those nonprofits the y m c a of San Francisco. Which due to safety restrictions will not be able to serve as many kids as in the past. Through the difference is last year we would have over 2000 this year we will hope to have over 200 and we will be serving sure, but also the most vulnerable shes children in our communities, why mca camps will be more indoors than out with a focus on learning and helping kids catch up one of our bigger summer programs is about doing with the achievement gap we call the Summer Learning loss and so that is a very good at this is for us and were working all sort of ritual bases this is where really implying creativity to their kids that need it most that have the least access to technology and they really need a lot of teaching. That live in Golden Gate Park we can also tell you that among the Safety Measures as part of the summer programs include enhanced cleaning and temperature screenings live in San Francisco. Dan kerman kron 4 news. Thank you dan. And San Franciscos rec and Parks Department is continuing to add physical distancing circles 2 city parks today. Crews painted these circles at jackson playground. They can also be found at dolores park, Washington Square park and at the marina green the circles are about 10 feet wide and 8 feet apart. The department is adding the circles to try and encourage physical distancing before whats expected to be a very warm memorial day weekend. If this is what it takes to kind of keep everybody focus which one. Its tough to stay focused after after a couple months of this. Then im all for it. The circles are just for reference and people will not be cited for not staying within the circles, however, the city is still technically under a shelterinplace order so everyone is expected to maintain physical distancing and wear a mask. More streets are being added to San Franciscos slow Streets Program. The new initiative is aimed at giving walkers and bikers more distance father out without fearing any cars being around kron fours Jonathan Mccall tells us which streets are new to the list. The San Francisco. Slow Streets Program is quickly taking off at a fast pace. An additional 14 streets are now being added we were really looking for was to give people more space where it did eliminate some muni routes temporarily so instead of getting on the bus people were walking and biking to these essential trips the program launched in San Francisco just last month with streets closed to vehicles. The idea giving bikers and walkers a chance to distance themselves even more while also staying safe golden gate avenue from a sonic to divison darrow is now among the streets added to the list. Bikers we talked with say theyre excited about the change heading a if you want to get on they want theyre kato was with the San Francisco municipal transportation. What we learned was that people were really craving this outdoor additional stays and i really the only negative feedback weve received thus far is he why cant i have this on my street she says that even more streets will likely be