266. 7 back then fast forward to january 25th when that number dropped to 146. Now thats a good sign. But moss, as case rates are still high. More than 400 people are in the ho indoor masking. However, he says face coverings are still going to continue to be important, especially when youre sick. Health experts continue to push for the vaccines as they say, its the best tool to protect yourself against covid moss as Alameda County has not seen its Healthcare System overwhelmed like other places where theres lower vaccination rates. 81. 4 of the population in Alameda County is vaccinated. The question is when are we going to be done with says that life probably wont go back to the way it was before the pandemic. But he says that were inching closer to the new normal. For now, back to you. Thank you, camila for that report. Californias indoor mask mandate is set to expire in less than 2 weeks, but at least one bay area county says that they may wait to lift their restrictions. Speaking at a board of supervisors meeting yesterday, Health Officials in Contra Costa County expressed concern over vaccination rates and hospitalizations. The countys Deputy Health director said their local order was designed to stay in effect until hospitalizations hit. 75 people or less currently more than 200, 50 people are hospitalized with covid and Contra Costa County kron ons fully chagall is digging into the numbers for us and he will have more on when officials may actually lift the mandate. Coming up on kron, 4 news at 3. Now, lets switch some gears and take a look outside. We were talking a lot about the wind and how windy it was out there. The camera, this camera right here looking over on sutro tower. Well, its been shaking because of the winds and bart. Well, they just tweeted out one of its trains hit a tree that fell on the tracks and suffered some equipment damaged, guarded halt its surface in the sfo millbrae directions between 24 street in mission and at least still city stations. The service fortunately has been restored to prom. Meteorologist Mabrisa Rodriguez joining us right now. Im not a big fan of the win. And all of the damage it embrace a where are we now . Yeah, exactly. Theresa downed trees, downed power line. Certainly going to be a concern throughout today. And were right now. Tracking a high wind warning highest for those of you in the north bay mountains. But for most of the bay area valleys, we are going to see the gusty is 2 wins in that 30 to 40 mile per hour range and its going to continue throughout this afternoon, teresa, but then it is expected to get better by tonight. So i wouldnt be surprised if these wind advisories and high Wind Warnings will be allowed to expire a little bit earlier this evening than previously thought. When tracker for though, right now, certainly tracking those gusty offshore winds 20 to 30 Miles Per Hour, sustained winds out there with downtown San Francisco in novato 24 Miles Per Hour. Winds and out of the north. For those of you in oakland as well. 25 mile per hour sustained winds there. But remember, we could see gusts in the 30 to 40 Miles Per Hour range throughout much of this afternoon. So lets take a look at future wind gusts because you can see by around 4 oclock today still expected to howl. And then by tonight, noticeably calmer conditions. So we are going to notice by tonight after the sun sets, calmer winds still a little bit breezy for those of you in the north bay valleys. But overall, we are expecting to see, though much improvement through tomorrow, but humidity levels out there right now because of those warm, dry, offshore breezes definitely just zapping away all that moisture out there in the air. Oakland in hayward right now, 19 relative humidity. So youre not seeing things were in the teens there and even drier for those of you in san jose. 17 for that moisture. So we are going to also keep an eye on the possible threat of high fire danger because any time we add any type of warm, dry, gusty wind air mass into the picture. There is that khan cause for concern for fires to spark. So just keep that in mind live. Look outside, though, for golden gate bridge. We are tracking definitely breezy winds there. But were going to see seasonal temperatures throughout the afternoon. Widespread mid 50s for downtown San Francisco and pacifica oakland at 61 degrees as a san jose. Very seasonable temperatures as you head out the door right now for your midweek forecast, napa and allay in the upper 50s but petaluma and santa rosa already warming up into the low 60s. Thanks to that offshore flow. But taking a look ahead at your next couple of days, were going to see a lot of sunshine, but some changes this weekend into next week. Details in my full forecast in just a few minutes. Theresa, back to you. Thank you very much for that. Well, the San FranciscoArt Institute may soon be part of you has asked the 2 schools say that they have signed a letter of intent to explore merging their programs, not if approved. The new program would be called the San FranciscoArt Institute. At the university of San Francisco. The review of the proposal expected to be done by the summer so students can start classes in the fall. Well, coming up on kronon tensions on the Ukraine Border continue to escalate the military response that was just announced. By the biden administration. Plus a fatal crash killing and uber passenger when Sports Community mourning the loss of one of watching kron on. Well have more news after the break. And back here at home, we are learning much more about a man killed in a hit and run accident in San Francisco. 38 yearold Barry Mcgrath. Was riding in an uber when the car was struck by another vehicle. Kron ons dan thorn. Talked with friends who reflected on his outgoing personality and his importance to the local Irish Community. The death of 38 yearold Barry Mcgrath is hitting the bay areas Irish Community hard. His passing leaving a big hole at San Franciscos American Gaelic Athletic Association where he was a hurler and chairman. Thats terrible. And, you know, everyones in shock here and theres a no paid a big part of the Irish CommunitySan Francisco. Connor mccarthy was berries teammate. He says barry was a big help to anyone, especially those who had immigrated to the bay area from ireland. Mccarthy found their shared experiences and love for hurling comforting. Know hes really open. Outgoing each, you know, is the first in the group to, you know, reach out and shake someones hand and introduced himself and get to know people. A memorial has been set up on the corner of 40th avenue and lincoln street in San Francisco. Barry was a passenger in an uber there saturday night when police say someone driving a stolen audi smashed into the uber. The driver of the stolen car ran off. Barry later died at the hospital. The Saint Josephs hurling club is asking people to keep barrys family in their thoughts and prayers were kind of more focus as opposed to but obviously would nice if they did figure out what happened hopefully prevent Something Like that happen again. So far, no arrests in the case have been made reporting in San Francisco, dan thorn kron. 4 news. In the south bay and santa is a man is recovering after he was stabbed. The attack happened on west santa clara street last night. Police say that the victim had a lifethreatening injury. It was taken to the hospital now. So far, no arrests have been made in the east by one woman is dead and a man is critically wounded after shooting near oaklands lake merritt neighborhood. It happened around 10 yesterday morning inside the a spot on p sign of a shooter. Officials believe the shooting was random and that the 2 victims were targeted and investigators did not release information on a possible suspect or motive, though, right now, anyone with information is asked to contact the police department. Today marks one week since alex alexis, gabe was last seen in oakley and investigators are finally finding some new clues. Kron ons Jonathan Mccall has some new video in this investigation. Tuesday afternoon, Antioch Police removed several large bag from this home on been tree way as part of a search warrant execution. The home is believed to belong to the exboyfriend of 24 yearold alexis game. It was also the last place she was reportedly seen. A statement was made by her exboyfriend that she was at his house until 09 00pm on wednesday night. And after that, she did not return home. Yes, the police have questioned him a more than once and have taken his statement. We are not in contact with so we dont know any other information regarding the ex boyfriend among some of the items removed by investigators from that home on tuesday was a vacuum cleaner. Investigators hope the items can provide answers on where they can find. Gabe, who was last seen on wednesday, the very next day her car found abandoned with the keys. Still inside of the ignition. The police are looking into. The person who dropped off her car. And theyre looking into. Digital and injury from surrounding cameras in the ex boyfriends neighborhood and and the location her car was found. In the following days since alexa says disappearance search teams have combed parts of Contra Costa County putting up flyers and looking for any clues of where she could be. A lexus is described as an asian woman sending 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighing about 100, 70 pounds. She was last seen waring a white tank. Top, a silver and black hooded sweatshirt, black pants in green and white shoes. Hopefully police say that funding alexas is their top priority. So far the department has not publicly named a suspect or a person of interest in the canyons. Jonathan mccall kron 4 news. And youre watching kron on. Well have more news after the break. Well, caltrans first ever Surgeon General doctor nadine burke, harris is stepping down from her position. Doctor burke harris was appointed as Surgeon General in 2019. And has been instrumental in californias response to the covid pandemic. In a statement, governor gavin newsom thanked her for her work regarding equity, Mental Health and Early Childhood development. Replacement has not been named. Well, cnn president jeff zucker has abruptly resigned after disclosing he had a relationship with a coworker executive says that he had failed to disclose the relationship in the wake of the companys investigation into former anchor chris cuomo. Now chris cuomo was fired last year. After allegations that he silence reports in his brothers alleged assault case. In a statement, soccer said that he wished his 10 year differently. Zucker was with cnn for 9 years. Whoopi goldberg has been suspended from the view after she said the whole cause was not about race. Her comments came during monday mornings episode. While the panel was discussing a Tennessee School boards decision to ban a graphic novel about the not see death camps during world war. 2 goldberg said the whole cost was, quote, not about race, but about mans inhumanity. 2 man, unquote. Her comments drew a lot of backlash with many noting the nazis deemed the jewish people to be inferior race. Will be issued an apology hours later saying that she was sorry for any hurt she may have caused. But late last night, the president of abc news issuing a statement saying the would be would be suspended for 2 weeks so that she can, quote, reflect and learn about the impact of her comments, unquote. Well, we are also learning some more about nfl legend tom brady who has now officially retired brady grew up in san mateo, went to Sarah High School and kronons rob nest but tells brady the goat. Thats where they referred to him, stood out as a star athlete ever since he was younger. Tom brady has plenty of nicknames. But here at serra high school, he was referred to as touch down tommy. Theyre pretty proud here of the quarterbacks accomplishments and show nothing but support of his decision to retire. Tom brady made plays like this often throwing 624 passing touchdowns in his 22 year career in the nfl. 2 decades of the new England Patriots and 2 years with tampa bay earning 7 super bowl championships always answering no to questions about calling it quits. Ever coming back. Until tuesday morning. But number 12 officially announced his retirement on instagram. The social media post came as somewhat of a surprise to mike the delhi who coach brady in Summer League baseball at serra high school. Weve always expected like when he wins the super bowl. That is going to walk off on this grand stage. But to his credit, he did it on his own terms from the hall of fame walls to the football stadium named after the brady family. Sarah high school has a lot of pride in what tom brady has accomplished since graduating in 1995. Really fantastic to see his tremendous growth and his commitment to the sport and into his community. Earning admiration from his former teachers and coaches, but also from current students who can look at number 12 Success Story and see their own possibilities for the future that they know the path wasnt easy, that he worked extremely hard to get to where he is. And i think that, you know, makes him such a role model for for the students here at sarah, knowing that they can do the same thing, if thats what they desire. Theres been a lot of speculation about whats next for brady. Those i spoke to tuesday say theyre not sure professionally but know that personally. I want to enjoy time with his family. From his wife and kids to his parents who still live in the area in san mateo. Im rob nesbitt kron. 4 news. And youre watching kron on. Well have more news after the break. Our top story at 12, 30 President Biden has directed the pentagon to deploy thousands of u. S. Troops to eastern europe. It is a response to tensions between russia and ukraine. Trevor shirley has more from washington, dc. Well, the pentagon says these troops will be deployed to help support nato allies. In stress they wont be there in combat rules or deployed on the ukrainian soil. The pentagon made this announcement earlier today during the next few days. 1000 troops currently deployed in germany will be repositioned to romania. Another 2000 troops based in the u. S. Will head to eastern europe, mostly soldiers from fort bragg who had to poland and Officials Say another 8500 troops have been placed on high alert, but not yet given deployment orders. The Defense Department says plans for u. S. Troops include helping nato allies and strengthening that alliance. They will not be there in a combat role or deployed into ukrainian territory. These movements are unmistakable signals to the world that we stand ready to reassure our nato allies and it turned and defend against any aggression. We do not believe conflict is inevitable. United states in lockstep with our allies and partners has offered russia passed to deescalate. Now the president has been considering moves like these ones for several weeks in the meantime, the United States has already been supplying heavy weaponry to ukraine. The latest shipment of that arrivd just yesterday reporting in washington. Im trevor shirley. 4 men have been charged in the overdose death of michael actor michael k williams, a federal prosecutor in new york said that the 4 were charged in a narcotics conspiracy alleging the distribution of fentanyllaced heroin that resulted in the death of williams the 54 yearold actor who gain fame playing omar little on the wire died of acute drug and toxic haitian back in september, he was found dead by family members in his penthouse apartment in new york. And at that time, the medical Examiners Office ruled williamss death an accident. That is some scary moments for us a family. Police say that a suspect broke broke into their car and held a grandmother, her daughter and a young child hostage. This happened just before 12, 30 yesterday afternoon on north capitol and cropley avenues. Police say that the suspect identified as tyrone merit forced his way into their car and then made them drive him to a gas station. Police say that the passengers since started calling for help and several bystanders called 911. They arrested merritt on suspicion of multiple felonies. Police say that no one was physically injured. The u. S. Army says that they are planning to start in voluntarily separating soldiers who refuse to get vaccinated against covid19. The announcement was released earlier this week it applies members of the army, the army reserve and the Army National guard. Army Officials Say that as of last week now these 97 of active duty soldiers are at least partially vaccinated against covid19. The Winter Olympics in beijing are just days away and covid19 cases are on the rise. As of now, there has been over 200 new cases in just 24 hours. The positive test