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Cans fear they will soon be homeless. More than 4 million renters in a state said they were unlikely to make august rent. Many some extended eviction moratoriums, but the statewide halt an eviction proceedings could end august 14th. We could see a massive weight of eviction begin within a day or days of that order being rescinded. Reporter david chu offered one of the hand full of bills moving through the legislature to prevent evictions. He hosted a News Conference about the possible health impacts. Health officials warned that kicking people out of their homes could lead to an increased spread of covid19. The already catastrophic crisis of Affordable Housing in california have left those in the black, latino communities disportion atly affected. Reporter caa is kepticle of some of the legislation, and is calling for direct cash help. Were hoping for legislation that would provide financial sis stance to landlords and tenants. Reporter the governor said he is working to find Common Ground with lawmakers and soon. We deeply recognize peoples anxiety and what is at stake. Something to keep in mind, the governor did extend his executive order allowing local jurisdictions to extend their eviction moratoriums until september 30th, but not everyone is doing that. Governor newsom said today their some encouraging signs on coronavirus in california. There were about 5700 new cases report yesterday. Thats down significantly from the peak of over 12,000. The 7day average is down more than 21 , and the Positivity Rate is down to 7 . Hospitalizations and icu admissions are both lower. There were 32 deaths reported yesterday. Thats a low number, but the average remains fairly high at 121 deaths per day. The governor today also offered better news for Imperial County along the border with mexico which has struggled with high hospitalizations and a 30 Positivity Rate for testing. The state began providing support there in early june, and transferred hundreds of patients out of the county while enacting a new stayat home order. The Positivity Rate has now dropped to 11 , and the strain on hospitals is easing. The governor said there is going to be a similar approach in the Central Valley. Youre starting to see the hospitalization and icu rates increase not just Positivity Rates in the valley, outpacing the rest of california. And if you ask me today what our biggest area of concern in a state as large as ours is, indeed, the Central Valley. The governor said the recent death of a teenager from covid 19 in the Central Valley is a sobering reminder of just how deadly this disease can be. Oakland schools are now just one week away from the first day of instruction. The Teachers Union and the School District, though, have still not agreed on a reopening plan for distance learn, and that impasse prompted a teacher protest today that was to include a stop by the superintendents home. We have a live report to tell us in that idea received some backlash from the naacp, alyssa. Nature. The car caravan was supposed to drive by the superintendents house this afternoon. Thats not happening anymore after the naacp condemned the demonstration calling it a threat. If anyone in the community had any concerns with what was planned, they should have reached out to us and we could have had a conversation. Reporter one of the organizer of mondays planned demonstration, part of a national day of resistance in 30 cities. Educators calling here in the safety and equitable reopenings of schools. This called for a caravan by the oakland superintendents home, something the naacm opposed. If you are going to go by somebodys home, thats very threatening, especially if you have children. Its so dangerous, because a home is supposed to be sacred. When you come to my home, then i feel youre invading my myself, and ill tell whatever i can to prevent you from doing that. And naacp is against that kind of activity, because we know what the consequence can be. You cant predict who might be in that crowd and what they might do. We are insulted they would try to frame us as racist. Reporter he said they are blackled organizations and are not targeting the superintendent because of race, but because of a mural in leadership. We have with held from targeting superintendent Kyler Johnson directly, because she is an africanamerican woman from oakland, but the time is long over due. She is in charge of our School District, and she has failed to prepare us for this school year. Reporter some of the demands on the national day of resistance include full ppe e and testing in place at schools, accessible online learning, and federal dollars to help get through the crisis. The Oakland Unified School district is still at odds over many crucial issues, including hours of live instruction and access to technology. Our families, students, and community, you know, deserve just to have some direction and to know how the school year will begin for their students. Reporter asked Union President keith brown if they dont reach an agreement if there is a plan to strike. We dont have an agreement by august 10th, monday, we are prepared to move forward and teach with Distance Learning. He said he really wants to start the School Year Strong and make families feel welcome and excited about the school year despite all of the challenges. I reached out to the district, and was told that officials are meeting with labor partners today, and hope to have an agreement as soon as possible. Yeah, because as you reported, time is running out, that deadline fast approaching. Alyssa, thank you. Every bay area county is now under state orders to roll back their reopening plans because of the recent spike in coronavirus cases. In San Mateo County, shut down orders went into effect yesterday after the county landed on the state watch list for three days in a row. San mateo county was the last here in the bay area to be told to close most of its indoor businesses once again. This new health order requires hair and nail salons, barbershops, gyms, restaurants, and other businesses in San Mateo County to shut down or move their operations outside if possible. We can go outside, and its very difficult. I think its more safe inside, because weve got air purifiers, doors open, one customer at a time in the place. We have to do the same thing outside, cleaning, wiping, making sure that everything is sanitized, taking temperatures in everything. Places of worship have also had to stop indoor services. You want the latest information and a county by county breakdown on exactly what is opened and what is closed right now, you can download the ktvu mobile app. Its available in the app store. President trump said today that he will consider taking mathers into his own hands, if lawmakers do not agree on another stimulus deal and soon. Expanded Unemployment Benefits, as well as eviction protections expired last week. A bill already passed the house would restore them, and asks for 1 trillion help for state and local governments. Ill do it myself if i have to. I have a lot of powers with respect to executive orders. President trump pledging to take executive action should Congress Plan to reach a deal on another stimulus package. The democrats slow rolling it. All theyre really interested in is bailout money. Reporter the president blames Chuck Schumer and nancy pelosi for a breakdown in the talk, even as the pair was on hand monday to discuss the matters with mark meadows and steve munch. It was productive. Were moving down the track. We still have our differences. There are a lot of issues still outstand, but think there is a desire to get something done as soon as we can. Reporter this as the president doubled down in defending in the antimalaria drug hydroxychloroquine. Many doctors have come out strongly in favor of it. They wasnt very badly. But some are warning its still unproven for the coronavirus. Hydroxychloroquine i cant recommend that. We have other things that are helping right now. The administrations top two issues include expanding Unemployment Benefits and providing eviction protections. Microsoft allegedly in talks to buy tiktok as President Trump threat tons ban the Popular Platform from running here in the u. S. Coming up, well have the latest on the tiktok talks. Also the apple fire in referee river side continues to expand. We cause has just been identified. And im tracking a cooldown. Well check in on your Current Conditions and show you what you can expect for tomorrow coming up. Lily everyone in the house is online and i cant get enough bandwidth to video chat with my book club. Try 1 gig internet with at t fiber. You get more bandwidth and hbo max included. So, everyone stays entertained. So i can just watch the show instead of reading the book . You know, if you turn on your subtitles. Thats almost reading. Get 1 gig internet with at t fiber for 49. 99a month for a year. No annualcontract. And now get hbo max included. Limited availability in select areas. Call 1. 877. Only. Att 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. Develops news on the apple fire. A vehicle malfunction has been over evidence as the cause of that large fire. It is only 5 contained. Thousands have been forced to flee their homes. Already one home has been destroyed and thousands more threatened. Firefighters face many challenges there in Southern California including the heat, terrain, and, of course, the coronavirus. We get the latest now from kristina coleman. Reporter a massive plume of smoke billowing as the fire continues to scorch thousands of acres, fueled by dry brush and timber. Crews attacking the growing fire from the ground and air, fighting the fair in triple digit heat on steep, rugged terrain. The fire allowed to burn on one side of one Mountain Peak because it was too dangerous for firefighters to reach on foot. Officials also closing nearby campgrounds, wilderness areas, and hiking trails. The coronavirus adding an extra challenge to the firefight with some evacuees being screened for covid19 at shelters, while others are being redirected to hotels. Firefighters also taking extra precautions. Covid is with us. Its not going away. The apple fire started friday night as two smaller fires burning near each other in cherry valley. The fires merging within hours, and growing into the massive fire we see today. Joining me this afternoon is cal fire deputy chief jonathan cox. I want to start with the cause. Your investigators have determined what started this very large fire. Yeah, thats correct, heather, our investigatorring determined it was a vehicle. It was witnessed by multiple vehicle. It was human caused. Do you anticipate taking anyone into custody . Yeah, so thats a good question. We have asked an appeal to people who may have been in the area, if they had witnessed, if they were down in Southern California in the area of oakland road an friday evening, if they have any evidence or information, to bring it forward to the Riverside County fire department. We have multiple investigators down there currently working on trying to pinpoint the exact vehicle, and any help the public could give us would be appreciated. Lets talk about the firefight. Youre at 5 containment. We reported on the numerous challenges that are the firefighters are facing. Talk with me a little about how the agency is adjusting. Yeah, so this is one of a couple of large fires weve now seen this fire season in california, and its complicated by the fact we have hot and dry conditions and these afternoon winds which pose a big enough threat, but we also have this extra layer, which is this covid pandemic. So from the number of aircraft we have, to the way were actually bring firefighters on to base camp and briefing them, to the way that firefighters interact when theyre offduty, has all changed as weve had to adapt to this pandemic. And what is that doing in terms of the firefight . Yeah, so the good news is we have a lot of resources down there. We have mutual aid from across the bay area, from across the state of california, and firefighters are still responding. Were actually able to get there and still do our job. But what this means for our firefighters is theyre going through extra precautions walking through and getting their temperatures taken. Just one person is going into base camp to take care of administrative duties. It also means that firefighters when theyre in their everyone gins now will be wearing their masks, even though theyre with their crew, we just want to minimize potential for transmission within crews and within the actual Fire Base Camp itself. So just like precautions that everybody in the community is taking, our firefighters, as well, are being extra cautious if theyre out there. Yeah, a lot of adjustments being made. Back, though, to the fire fight. Do you actually additional evacuations here, and how hopeful are you that firefighters will be able to gain a little more your overnight . Yes, the more firefighters we bring in, the better our chances are to gain that control at the containment line. Unfortunately were only at 5 , which means theres lot of work to do, and this is also very rugged and steep areas of california. This being one of the higher priority fires in the state, its getting a lot of attention as far as air resources are concerned, very Large Airline tankers and helicopters at the moment. All right. Well, we wish everyone out there on the front lines the best, and obviously hoping that you are able to make a little more progress. Thank you so much, jonathan. Always appreciate it. Thanks, heather. Around the bay area this afternoon, a lot of sunshine and temperatures running a lot warmer in most areas. We do have a cooldown on the way. More on this in just a moment. Take a look at what is growing on in and around the bay area. A live look at mount diablo, the east bay hills. You know see a little bit of a breeze out there. Temperatures quite warm in many spots. Santa rosa, 95 for you right now, 91 reported in livermore. Mid80s over san jose. We woke up with more sunshine than over the weekend, and as a result, temperatures really began to creep up fast. Santa rosa, 8 degrees warmer than where we were 24 hours ago. For the inner east bay by a few agrees, and the east bay shore just a tad warmer right now. Right about lunchtime, temperatures were several degrees warmer for most. Its the onshore breeze that has turned on this afternoon, and helped to bring those temperatures down just some. Fairfield reporting a sustained wind at 20, and concord gusting to 24. So the onshore breeze making a comeback. The marine layer expected to do the same by tonight into tomorrow morning. Here is a look at the futurecast, into the overnight hours tomorrow morning. Its along the coastline. Its inside the bay. Its into the east bay. If you focus your eyes right along the coastline, that little bit of blue indicating patchy drizzle will be a possibility as well. To lunchtime, we begin to see it clear back. Well be partly cloudy to partly sunny at the coastline. Mostly clear for the rest of us, but gain, that possibility of patchy drizzle just kind of lingering. Wednesday looks to be the better day to get some of that socky weather. Well be watching that for you. 53 degrees in santa rosa tomorrow morning. Mid50s over the city of San Francisco. Low 60s for antioch. Livermore today in the low 90s. Tomorrow your afternoon high, right about 80 degrees lunchtime, 76 expected, and expected to top out in the low 80s. Thats a 10degree difference, and you are likely to feel it. 65 degrees for San Francisco tomorrow. Well go 70 in oakland, into the north bay, a beautiful 80 for napa, and into the south bay, 77 over san jose. Temperatures drop a bit more on wednesday. We do warm it up in time for the weekend, though. Details coming up in the extended forecast. Okay. Looking forward to it, rosemary, thank you. Coming up, pac12 Football Players refusing to take the field. Well tell you why some local agent leagues said they are prepared to sit out the upcoming season. And be sure to tune in tonight for 911 at 8 00. Its followed by 911 lone star at 9 00, and then be sure to join us for the 10 00 and 11 00 news right here on ktvu. Weve always put safety first. And we always will. For people. For the future. And there has never been a summer when its mattered more. Wherever you go, summer safely. Get 0 apr financing for up to five years on select models and exclusive lease offers. Pac12 Football Players from a number of schools including cal and stanford are threatening to opt out of this years football season. A group overpacks Football Players say they wont be back on the field this fall unless the league commits to big changes 13 players who say they are speaking on bee half of quote hundred ross others in the pac12 published a letter this weekend with the hash tag we are united. Health and safety precautions against covid19 are part of the demands, including athletes to opt out without losing their scholarship. And they also call for Long Term Health coverage for athletes, and also directing 2 of the revenue in the league to education for lowincome students. But at least one Washington State Football Player who supports the we are News Conference<\/a> about the possible health impacts. Health officials warned that kicking people out of their homes could lead to an increased spread of covid19. The already catastrophic crisis of Affordable Housing<\/a> in california have left those in the black, latino communities disportion atly affected. Reporter caa is kepticle of some of the legislation, and is calling for direct cash help. Were hoping for legislation that would provide financial sis stance to landlords and tenants. Reporter the governor said he is working to find Common Ground<\/a> with lawmakers and soon. We deeply recognize peoples anxiety and what is at stake. Something to keep in mind, the governor did extend his executive order allowing local jurisdictions to extend their eviction moratoriums until september 30th, but not everyone is doing that. Governor newsom said today their some encouraging signs on coronavirus in california. There were about 5700 new cases report yesterday. Thats down significantly from the peak of over 12,000. The 7day average is down more than 21 , and the Positivity Rate<\/a> is down to 7 . Hospitalizations and icu admissions are both lower. There were 32 deaths reported yesterday. Thats a low number, but the average remains fairly high at 121 deaths per day. The governor today also offered better news for Imperial County<\/a> along the border with mexico which has struggled with high hospitalizations and a 30 Positivity Rate<\/a> for testing. The state began providing support there in early june, and transferred hundreds of patients out of the county while enacting a new stayat home order. The Positivity Rate<\/a> has now dropped to 11 , and the strain on hospitals is easing. The governor said there is going to be a similar approach in the Central Valley<\/a>. Youre starting to see the hospitalization and icu rates increase not just Positivity Rate<\/a>s in the valley, outpacing the rest of california. And if you ask me today what our biggest area of concern in a state as large as ours is, indeed, the Central Valley<\/a>. The governor said the recent death of a teenager from covid 19 in the Central Valley<\/a> is a sobering reminder of just how deadly this disease can be. Oakland schools are now just one week away from the first day of instruction. The Teachers Union<\/a> and the School District<\/a>, though, have still not agreed on a reopening plan for distance learn, and that impasse prompted a teacher protest today that was to include a stop by the superintendents home. We have a live report to tell us in that idea received some backlash from the naacp, alyssa. Nature. The car caravan was supposed to drive by the superintendents house this afternoon. Thats not happening anymore after the naacp condemned the demonstration calling it a threat. If anyone in the community had any concerns with what was planned, they should have reached out to us and we could have had a conversation. Reporter one of the organizer of mondays planned demonstration, part of a national day of resistance in 30 cities. Educators calling here in the safety and equitable reopenings of schools. This called for a caravan by the oakland superintendents home, something the naacm opposed. If you are going to go by somebodys home, thats very threatening, especially if you have children. Its so dangerous, because a home is supposed to be sacred. When you come to my home, then i feel youre invading my myself, and ill tell whatever i can to prevent you from doing that. And naacp is against that kind of activity, because we know what the consequence can be. You cant predict who might be in that crowd and what they might do. We are insulted they would try to frame us as racist. Reporter he said they are blackled organizations and are not targeting the superintendent because of race, but because of a mural in leadership. We have with held from targeting superintendent Kyler Johnson<\/a> directly, because she is an africanamerican woman from oakland, but the time is long over due. She is in charge of our School District<\/a>, and she has failed to prepare us for this school year. Reporter some of the demands on the national day of resistance include full ppe e and testing in place at schools, accessible online learning, and federal dollars to help get through the crisis. The Oakland Unified School<\/a> district is still at odds over many crucial issues, including hours of live instruction and access to technology. Our families, students, and community, you know, deserve just to have some direction and to know how the school year will begin for their students. Reporter asked Union President<\/a> keith brown if they dont reach an agreement if there is a plan to strike. We dont have an agreement by august 10th, monday, we are prepared to move forward and teach with Distance Learning<\/a>. He said he really wants to start the School Year Strong<\/a> and make families feel welcome and excited about the school year despite all of the challenges. I reached out to the district, and was told that officials are meeting with labor partners today, and hope to have an agreement as soon as possible. Yeah, because as you reported, time is running out, that deadline fast approaching. Alyssa, thank you. Every bay area county is now under state orders to roll back their reopening plans because of the recent spike in coronavirus cases. In San Mateo County<\/a>, shut down orders went into effect yesterday after the county landed on the state watch list for three days in a row. San mateo county was the last here in the bay area to be told to close most of its indoor businesses once again. This new health order requires hair and nail salons, barbershops, gyms, restaurants, and other businesses in San Mateo County<\/a> to shut down or move their operations outside if possible. We can go outside, and its very difficult. I think its more safe inside, because weve got air purifiers, doors open, one customer at a time in the place. We have to do the same thing outside, cleaning, wiping, making sure that everything is sanitized, taking temperatures in everything. Places of worship have also had to stop indoor services. You want the latest information and a county by county breakdown on exactly what is opened and what is closed right now, you can download the ktvu mobile app. Its available in the app store. President trump said today that he will consider taking mathers into his own hands, if lawmakers do not agree on another stimulus deal and soon. Expanded Unemployment Benefits<\/a>, as well as eviction protections expired last week. A bill already passed the house would restore them, and asks for 1 trillion help for state and local governments. Ill do it myself if i have to. I have a lot of powers with respect to executive orders. President trump pledging to take executive action should Congress Plan<\/a> to reach a deal on another stimulus package. The democrats slow rolling it. All theyre really interested in is bailout money. Reporter the president blames Chuck Schumer<\/a> and nancy pelosi for a breakdown in the talk, even as the pair was on hand monday to discuss the matters with mark meadows and steve munch. It was productive. Were moving down the track. We still have our differences. There are a lot of issues still outstand, but think there is a desire to get something done as soon as we can. Reporter this as the president doubled down in defending in the antimalaria drug hydroxychloroquine. Many doctors have come out strongly in favor of it. They wasnt very badly. But some are warning its still unproven for the coronavirus. Hydroxychloroquine i cant recommend that. We have other things that are helping right now. The administrations top two issues include expanding Unemployment Benefits<\/a> and providing eviction protections. Microsoft allegedly in talks to buy tiktok as President Trump<\/a> threat tons ban the Popular Platform<\/a> from running here in the u. S. Coming up, well have the latest on the tiktok talks. Also the apple fire in referee river side continues to expand. We cause has just been identified. And im tracking a cooldown. Well check in on your Current Conditions<\/a> and show you what you can expect for tomorrow coming up. Lily everyone in the house is online and i cant get enough bandwidth to video chat with my book club. Try 1 gig internet with at t fiber. You get more bandwidth and hbo max included. So, everyone stays entertained. So i can just watch the show instead of reading the book . You know, if you turn on your subtitles. Thats almost reading. Get 1 gig internet with at t fiber for 49. 99a month for a year. No annualcontract. And now get hbo max included. Limited availability in select areas. Call 1. 877. Only. Att 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. Develops news on the apple fire. A vehicle malfunction has been over evidence as the cause of that large fire. It is only 5 contained. Thousands have been forced to flee their homes. Already one home has been destroyed and thousands more threatened. Firefighters face many challenges there in Southern California<\/a> including the heat, terrain, and, of course, the coronavirus. We get the latest now from kristina coleman. Reporter a massive plume of smoke billowing as the fire continues to scorch thousands of acres, fueled by dry brush and timber. Crews attacking the growing fire from the ground and air, fighting the fair in triple digit heat on steep, rugged terrain. The fire allowed to burn on one side of one Mountain Peak<\/a> because it was too dangerous for firefighters to reach on foot. Officials also closing nearby campgrounds, wilderness areas, and hiking trails. The coronavirus adding an extra challenge to the firefight with some evacuees being screened for covid19 at shelters, while others are being redirected to hotels. Firefighters also taking extra precautions. Covid is with us. Its not going away. The apple fire started friday night as two smaller fires burning near each other in cherry valley. The fires merging within hours, and growing into the massive fire we see today. Joining me this afternoon is cal fire deputy chief jonathan cox. I want to start with the cause. Your investigators have determined what started this very large fire. Yeah, thats correct, heather, our investigatorring determined it was a vehicle. It was witnessed by multiple vehicle. It was human caused. Do you anticipate taking anyone into custody . Yeah, so thats a good question. We have asked an appeal to people who may have been in the area, if they had witnessed, if they were down in Southern California<\/a> in the area of oakland road an friday evening, if they have any evidence or information, to bring it forward to the Riverside County<\/a> fire department. We have multiple investigators down there currently working on trying to pinpoint the exact vehicle, and any help the public could give us would be appreciated. Lets talk about the firefight. Youre at 5 containment. We reported on the numerous challenges that are the firefighters are facing. Talk with me a little about how the agency is adjusting. Yeah, so this is one of a couple of large fires weve now seen this fire season in california, and its complicated by the fact we have hot and dry conditions and these afternoon winds which pose a big enough threat, but we also have this extra layer, which is this covid pandemic. So from the number of aircraft we have, to the way were actually bring firefighters on to base camp and briefing them, to the way that firefighters interact when theyre offduty, has all changed as weve had to adapt to this pandemic. And what is that doing in terms of the firefight . Yeah, so the good news is we have a lot of resources down there. We have mutual aid from across the bay area, from across the state of california, and firefighters are still responding. Were actually able to get there and still do our job. But what this means for our firefighters is theyre going through extra precautions walking through and getting their temperatures taken. Just one person is going into base camp to take care of administrative duties. It also means that firefighters when theyre in their everyone gins now will be wearing their masks, even though theyre with their crew, we just want to minimize potential for transmission within crews and within the actual Fire Base Camp<\/a> itself. So just like precautions that everybody in the community is taking, our firefighters, as well, are being extra cautious if theyre out there. Yeah, a lot of adjustments being made. Back, though, to the fire fight. Do you actually additional evacuations here, and how hopeful are you that firefighters will be able to gain a little more your overnight . Yes, the more firefighters we bring in, the better our chances are to gain that control at the containment line. Unfortunately were only at 5 , which means theres lot of work to do, and this is also very rugged and steep areas of california. This being one of the higher priority fires in the state, its getting a lot of attention as far as air resources are concerned, very Large Airline<\/a> tankers and helicopters at the moment. All right. Well, we wish everyone out there on the front lines the best, and obviously hoping that you are able to make a little more progress. Thank you so much, jonathan. Always appreciate it. Thanks, heather. Around the bay area this afternoon, a lot of sunshine and temperatures running a lot warmer in most areas. We do have a cooldown on the way. More on this in just a moment. Take a look at what is growing on in and around the bay area. A live look at mount diablo, the east bay hills. You know see a little bit of a breeze out there. Temperatures quite warm in many spots. Santa rosa, 95 for you right now, 91 reported in livermore. Mid80s over san jose. We woke up with more sunshine than over the weekend, and as a result, temperatures really began to creep up fast. Santa rosa, 8 degrees warmer than where we were 24 hours ago. For the inner east bay by a few agrees, and the east bay shore just a tad warmer right now. Right about lunchtime, temperatures were several degrees warmer for most. Its the onshore breeze that has turned on this afternoon, and helped to bring those temperatures down just some. Fairfield reporting a sustained wind at 20, and concord gusting to 24. So the onshore breeze making a comeback. The marine layer expected to do the same by tonight into tomorrow morning. Here is a look at the futurecast, into the overnight hours tomorrow morning. Its along the coastline. Its inside the bay. Its into the east bay. If you focus your eyes right along the coastline, that little bit of blue indicating patchy drizzle will be a possibility as well. To lunchtime, we begin to see it clear back. Well be partly cloudy to partly sunny at the coastline. Mostly clear for the rest of us, but gain, that possibility of patchy drizzle just kind of lingering. Wednesday looks to be the better day to get some of that socky weather. Well be watching that for you. 53 degrees in santa rosa tomorrow morning. Mid50s over the city of San Francisco<\/a>. Low 60s for antioch. Livermore today in the low 90s. Tomorrow your afternoon high, right about 80 degrees lunchtime, 76 expected, and expected to top out in the low 80s. Thats a 10degree difference, and you are likely to feel it. 65 degrees for San Francisco<\/a> tomorrow. Well go 70 in oakland, into the north bay, a beautiful 80 for napa, and into the south bay, 77 over san jose. Temperatures drop a bit more on wednesday. We do warm it up in time for the weekend, though. Details coming up in the extended forecast. Okay. Looking forward to it, rosemary, thank you. Coming up, pac12 Football Players<\/a> refusing to take the field. Well tell you why some local agent leagues said they are prepared to sit out the upcoming season. And be sure to tune in tonight for 911 at 8 00. Its followed by 911 lone star at 9 00, and then be sure to join us for the 10 00 and 11 00 news right here on ktvu. Weve always put safety first. And we always will. For people. For the future. And there has never been a summer when its mattered more. Wherever you go, summer safely. Get 0 apr financing for up to five years on select models and exclusive lease offers. Pac12 Football Players<\/a> from a number of schools including cal and stanford are threatening to opt out of this years football season. A group overpacks Football Players<\/a> say they wont be back on the field this fall unless the league commits to big changes 13 players who say they are speaking on bee half of quote hundred ross others in the pac12 published a letter this weekend with the hash tag we are united. Health and safety precautions against covid19 are part of the demands, including athletes to opt out without losing their scholarship. And they also call for Long Term Health<\/a> coverage for athletes, and also directing 2 of the revenue in the league to education for lowincome students. But at least one Washington State<\/a> Football Player<\/a> who supports the we are United Campaign<\/a> claims he has already been cut for his team for speaking out in support of the demands. We have a list of demands, but our primary focus is health and safety and retaining eligibility. And he proceeded to tell me, my head coach, that its one thing to say your out for covid, but because part of this is a totally different thing, so said you have to have your locker cleared out for monday. Reporter there are reports that other cougars Football Players<\/a> have been cut from the team. The pac12 sent a letter to espn saying they have southeastern the letter, but is not heard from any of the players directly. The statement goes on to explain we where v made it clear that any student athlete who chooses not to return to competition for health or safety reasons will have their scholarship protected. Pac12 rivers say they are heeding the advice of Health Officials<\/a> and taking the necessary safety precautions to protect student athletes during the covid19 pandemic. Events have kicked off in San Francisco<\/a> for golfs must major, taking place this weekend. Tpc harding park is hosting its first ever pga championship which officially begins on thursday. Its the first major championship of the 2020 golf season, and one of just three, due to the pandemic. There will be no fans in attendance for the tournament. Tee times will be announced tomorrow. President trump signs an executive order today pushing Tech Companies<\/a> to her hire american. Coming up, well tell you how it will affect those on hb1 visas, and how Tech Companies<\/a> are reacting. Plus. President trump sets a deadline for tiktok to sell in the United States<\/a> or close down. Im ray bogut with an update on the negotiations involving a Major Tech Company<\/a> coming up. Feel like youve watched all the things . Now theres more to love with xfinity x1, the ultimate entertainment experience. Like live sports. Theyre back with the best way to watch. And more streaming apps all in one place. More classics. More premiers. Plus, more to easily find using just your voice. Hello, more. Where have you been all my life . Find your favorites and more all in one place with x1. 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The president recently said that he would ban it, but its still not clear how. Ray bogan has the latest. I set a date of around september 15th. Reporter President Trump<\/a> is setting a deadline for a tiktok to sell in the United States<\/a> or close down. It cant be controlled for security reasons by china. Too big, too invasive. Reporter President Trump<\/a> is expresses support for microsoft or another American Company<\/a> to purchase the video app and spoke with the companys ceo. The u. S. Tech giant in talks with tiktoks beijing based parent company. The company said in a statement microsoft fully appreciates the importance of addressing the president s concerns. It is committed to acquiring tiktok, subject to a complete security review and providing proper economic benefits to the United States<\/a>. I think its an exciting proposition for microsoft. Obviously it depends on the price. Price is important, as well as whatever restrictions come with it from a government perspective. Secretary of state mike pompeo is warning users their personal information could be going straight to the chinese government. Their national security, their facial recognition patterns, it could be information about the residents, their phone numbers, their friends, who they are connected to. Secretary of state mike pompeo has been requested to provide a classified briefing on tiktok and other Tech Companies<\/a> with ties to the Chinese Communist<\/a> party. Ray bogan, President Trump<\/a> toda signed an executive order to prioritize hiring americans in tech and other destroys. The white house says this order her help to combat what the president call this mess use of h1b visas. H1b should be used for top, highly paid talent to create american jobs, not as inexpensive Labor Program<\/a> to destroy american jobs. 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If the Government Agencies<\/a> were actually able to hire u. S. Workers, i think they would have already done so. You know, h1b processing itself is an expensive process. And so, you know, u. S. Employers would prefer to hire u. S. Workers and save the money. I think we need an Education Program<\/a> to train u. S. Workers so that they are qualified for those top jobs. We know by and large most u. S. Citizens dont study science, technology, engineering, and math. India did a good job of grabbing its students and teaching them i. T. Jobs, and theyve come here to work. I actually this will test whether or not our government can run without those foreign i. T. Professionals, and im not sure that it can. Mean, the whole idea here is that this is going to lead lead to more u. S. Workers being hired for these tech jobs, but it sounds like you dont think that is likely to be the case here, envelope we do a better job of training in this country. We have not that many qualified u. S. Workers waiting in the wings to grab those i. T. Jobs. What does this do you heard, you know, some Tech Companies<\/a> are worried, they are arguing that they put these together to draw the most talented companies from around the world. Is that likely to be the case, you think . In fact, thats already the case. You know, the president s memo from the executive order from last month that basically banned immigrant visas has caused a number of what would be h1b workers from abroad not to be able to come to the United States<\/a> to fill those positions. As a result, even some u. S. Workers are being laid off because they dont have the h1b specialty worker to support. And, of course, the i. T. Companies are feeling the crunch of not having that Specialized Knowledge<\/a> and support, what the services they provide. Interestingly enough, the result of this has been a number of our employers are actually having their employees not only work remote through from home here in the United States<\/a>, but theyre left working remotely from home abroad. And of course it has hurt the i. T. Industry, and it is hurting the i. T. Industry, and i dont know how hurting our u. S. I. T. Industry helps the American Economy<\/a> in the area it might, but with covid19, and people not being able to go to work otherwise, im not sure that it does help. And by and large, if were looking at the people who are really hurt mostly by the slowdown of our economy, its the service workers, and not those top level i. T. Professionals. Sure. Sure. All right. We have to leave the conversation there. Appreciate your insight on the topic. Immigration attorney donald smith. Thanks for coming on. Well, according to a recent study by Harvard Business<\/a> school, people who work from home are happier and more productive. The study also found that stress levels have fallen by more than 10 as more people have been allowed to work from home. Thats despite the fact that a lot of people are not now working longer hours. Well, the political world is waiting to see who joe biden will pick to be his returning bait. There are just two weeks to go before the Democratic National<\/a> convention. The les has shrunk to just two or three contenders. Peter ducey has more from his home base in delaware. Reporter karen bass is cleaning up after herself. She is rumored to be on bidens v. P. Short list, but there were questions about what she said in 2016 when fidel castro died, that she thought it was a loss for the people of cuba. Now she insists she is not a castro sympathizer, and she says she came to that conclusion after speaking to some colleagues from a critical swing state. 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So, you know, with the shelterinplace, when it first came in, we had to shut all of our services down, but we continued to take in animals from partner shelters that were sicker and at risk, and because of that, we still need afternoon outlet for them, so we put them into foster homes, and we used those first two weeks to develop a virtual adoption process so that our animals could fiend homes pretty quickly. And how did that go . Did people warm up to the idea of rush is challenge adopting a pet . It was great. We werent sure how it was going to work at first, but the process we came up with, you can sign up online for an appointment, and once you get an appointment, speak with one of our adoption counselors, and you get to meet the animal on video chat. And if everything goes well, you can pay for the adoption fee online or on your phone, and set up another appointment to pick up the day after. Its been a very popular adoption process. We open the adoptions appointment about once a week, and it fills up, minutes. Its been pretty awesome. Yeah, thats great to hear. What about some other changes that youve had to make . Some of the other changes, you know, with having less people on site, we did have to increase our foster base to we pulled out we put out a call for foster homes, and got a tremendous response. About 3,000 people replied to our plea, which was incredible, and that allowed us to transfer animals from other shelters. Other things weve been doing is increasing our pet pantry program, which offers free food and supplies for the pets, so people who are either experiencing homelessness, or having financial troubles, weve ramped that up, so we thats also on our wish site for people who are interested in participating. Yeah, its really interesting to know that when you asked, so many were willing to answer that call to foster so many of those pets. How are the adoptions shaping up this year compared to last year . Have you been able to get a lot of pets into homes . Oh, we have. So so weve you know, it was a rampup process, and as we get better at this, we refined some of the processes, but weve been able to put about 1700 animals in new homes since the start of this, since mid march, and its slightly over what we did in the same time period last year, so thats been pretty cool, too, for us. Thats got to make you feel great. Thank you so much for coming on to talk to us about it. For anyone who might be interested in bringing a pet into your home, sure to visit the Humane Society<\/a> Silicon Valley<\/a>. Christie, appreciate your time this afternoon. Thank you. Thanks for having me. Lots of blue sky around the bay area this afternoon, and as a result, temperatures a lot warmer, especially inland, where we are in the mid90s for some. Giving you a live look at what is going on over the east bay hills. Lets take a look at what is going on on the east half of the country. Weve been tracking that tropical storm, and it looks like it will be coming ashore on the carolinas a little later this evening. You can see it right there off the coastline. Watches and warnennings be obviously already in place. If i move in a little bit closer, you can see we have some pretty good thunderstorm activity going on between charleston, georgetown, myrtle beach, and over towards wilmington and williams. Moving northeast at 16 miles per hour. You can see here the path is going to take it right up the eastern seaboard. It is expected to hold together as it moves through, and moves finally in towards areas near boston by about the wednesday time frame. For us, its going to be a cooler day, getting into your bay area tuesday. We do expect that marine layer to deepen. The onshore breeze is already strengthening out there this afternoon, and patchy drizzle lab possibility as we get going tomorrow morning, as well. Temperatures outside a very warm day inland. Low 80s reported in napa, but mid90s in santa rosa. Moving to the east bay. 91 in livermore. And around the bay, comfortable, still most of us are warmer than yesterday. 76 in berkeley right now. 65 in San Francisco<\/a>. I showed you in the last half hour, several degrees above where we were yesterday, and tomorrow expected to go five to 10 degrees below where we are today. Tomorrow 56 to start your day for san rafael. Low low 60s expected for antioch. Theres look at the families little below average for some. A little above for others. 70 in oakland, and 77 in afternoon high expected over san jose. Your afternoon highs for the north bay, a little better look around. 76 for vallejo. 81 in novato. East bay 71 in hayward. Low 60s for pacifica. 82 expected for morgan hill. Your extend forecast, dropping those temperatures tomorrow. Wednesday looks like its going to be the coolest day, when our inland cities are in the upper 70s. Doesnt last. We rebound into thursday. Low 60s at the coast, low 70s around the bay. 80s inland. The bigger warmup will come on the weekend when our temperatures for our inland cities are back into the low 90s. Upper 70s expected for the coast. Back to you. All right, rosemary, thank you. Well, children all across are the country are preparing to go back to school, and in many places, theyll be tending classes in person. Coming up here on the 4, the changes being made to try to keep students safe and the concerns from teachers and parents. While many School District<\/a>s are starting the school year with remote learning, others across the nation are moving ahead with in person learning. Many parents are making their own game plans, choosing to home school their kids instead, and some teachers are ending their careers early amid health concerns. Ashley has the latest on the nationwide debate over reopening schools. Reporter school is looking a lot different this year. Class in session in one high school in georgia, and could be a preview of what to expect as many districts across the south and midwest kick off a new school year this week. Parents dropping their kids off at staggered times, and social distancing reminders are in place, while students are encouraged to wear masks. Kind of dangerous, but as long as i wear family and lot of people around me wear them, i fess were going to be cool. Parents are weighing the tough choice between online and in person learning. Many say they are nervous to send their kids back to school but have few options. The options were limited. My his band and i both work outside the home. Reporter teachers have their own concerns about returning to work. Are some cheesing to quit rather than put their lives at risk. Saying the protocols arent enough to keep them and their students safe. To its the point that if youre not willing to risk your life and your families life by going into a building unnecessarily, then youre lazy. Reporter it begs another question, who will fill those open spots. I dont know how they can have enough subs standing ready to go, especially at a moments notice. Many School District<\/a>s have said they will start the year remotely with plans to reopen in the infection rates go down. The hub of the san jose cultural scene has turned into a place where people are going to get help. The school of arts and culture in East San Jose<\/a> is providing Food Distribution<\/a> for people if need. Today families received boxes full of produce, milk and eggs and other essentials at the mexican heritage plaza, which normally hosts plays or musicle event. Organizers say this working class area is one of the hardest hit by covid19 in the bay area. They dont have the luxury of living in a house and not of course, you know, other households there , or, you know, living with grandparents, and younger generations, right . I mean, you look at all of that together, and its why this community is being impacted. The Food Distribution<\/a> happens every first and third monday of the month from 10 00 a. M. Until noon, and it will continue through the end of the year. Tropical storm isiais gains strength and targets the carolinas. Im mike tobin. Details coming up. [narrator] did you just reward yourself for spending a perfectly reasonable amount of time on the couch with tacos from grubhub . Rewarded get a free delivery perk when you order. [group] grubhub. Evacuations are underway right now in the coasten towns of north carolina, as isiais gains strength and. Prepares to make landfall. Oceanside homeowners have been prepared to prepare for a storm surge of up to five feet. Reporter people up and down the east coast are making preparations for the storm isiais. The system churned towards the carolinas monday carrying maximum sustained winds of 70 miles per hour. Its expected to make landfall between charleston and myrtle beach late monday even something coastal areas could see as many as 8 inches of rain. That combined with a storm surge of two to four feet could lead to flooding. Never drive through flooded rounds. As many as 18 inches can sweep a car away. Reporter isiais is the 9th named storm of the atlantic season. It lashed the bahamas on saturday. Heavy rain flooded streets there, and the storm gained strength in warmer waters as it made its way north. Florida dodging a bullet, sparing the worst of the storm. Instead, the system headed up the states east coast, dumping heavy rain. While we always hope we wont have to face a major hurricane or storm in the future, we know we will be prepared for that. Reporter more than 100 Million People<\/a> along the even seaboard are expected to be impacted by the storm. Its likely the storm will continue to bring high tides and rip currents, which mixed with possible heavy rains and winds might lead to flooding. Reporter the National Hurricane<\/a> center said that tornadoes could be triggered by the storm, as well. Concerns among oakland teachers worried about implements Distance Learning<\/a> and actionability. The Teachers Union<\/a> and the School District<\/a> have still not agreed on a reopening plan for Distance Learning<\/a>. The impasse prompted a teacher protest that was to include a stop by the superintendents home. Alexander harrison is here with more. In the car caravan was supposed to stop by the superintendents home, but those plans were scrapped after the naacp called it a direct threat. If anyone had any concerns or issues with what was planned, they should have reached out to us and we could have had a conversation. Reporter one of the organizedders of mondays planned demonstration, parts of a national day of resistance in 30 cities. Educators are calling for the safe and equitable reopening of schools. Teameds events included a caravan past the oakland superintendent. Ing in that is oaklands naacp strongly opposed. If youre going to go to someones home, thats very threatening, especially if they have children. George holland called it open aggression toward a black ceo. Its so dangerous, because a home is supposed to be sacred. When you come to my home, then i feel that youre invading my privacy, and dial whatever i can to prevent you from dew from doing that. And naacp is against that type of activity, because we know what the consequence can be. You cant predict who might be in that crowd and what they might do. We were consult . 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