that old friend would be the san francisco giants. friday's home opener is the first time fans could watch them in person since 2019. last year, the giants played the cardboard cut outs. no people were allowed inside because of the pandemic. i've been following the giants for 69 years now and missing last season was painful, and it's just great to be back. only about 8900 fans were allowed in about 22% of what in most years is a sellout they've ever between no fans and having a group like 1000 is his night and day for everyone is for the players, and it's for that. you know the feeling and the electricity among those attending with the parents of young giants pitcher kill a barrack er, it's the first time we get to see him in person play, but compared to what fans may be used to it, oracle this is a whole new ball game. besides a ticket, everyone 12 years old. than up needs to show proof of a covid vaccine or that they've tested negative recently. no one seemed to mind. i think the only reason i got vaccinated with so i can come to th

mlb team the san francisco giants played at candlestick from 1960-1999. fans came to see players such a willie mays and barry bonds, over 38 seasons in the open ballpark. an upper deck expansion was added in the 1970s. there are two world series played at the stick in 1962 and in 198 9. during the 1989 world series against the oakland as they were shook by an earthquake. candlestick's enclosure had minor damages from the quake but its design saved thousands of lives. nfl team the san francisco 49ers played at candlestick from feign 71-2013. it was home to five-time super bowl champion teams and hall of fame players by joe montana, jerry rice and steve jones. in 1982, the game-winning touchdown pass from joe montana to dwight clark was known as "the catch." leading the niners to their first super bowl. the 49ers hosted eight n.f.c. championship games including the 2001 season that ended with a loss to the new york giants. in 201, the last event held at candlestick park was a concert by paul mccartney who played with the beatles in 1966, the stadium's first

the san francisco giants manager says he strongly supports and moby's decision. i kind of continued to be proud of the steps. major league baseball is taking to promote diversity, equity and inclusion and voting rights for all in this particular matter. georgia's governor, though, is calling the decision quote a knee jerk reaction to along that he feels is needed to restore confidence in u. s elections. there's no word yet of the new location for the all star game. the city of oakland is cracking down on weekend parties at lake merritt by limiting traffic and cracking down on illegal vendors. ktvu is elissa harrington has that story. this is what visitors can now expect to see weekends at lake merritt road closures along stretches of lakeshore avenue, no parking areas and police enforcing traffic and issuing citations. for some residents. these changes are a breath of fresh air like justin, who win, who hopes fewer cars will create a safer environment for bicyclists. we biked here every single day, so it's great having the closure. it's be a lot more space and al

so san francisco giants and the new york teams are recording full vaccination. yeah. i think, you know, one thing i think about if you come into the game, as you mentioned earlier, the that we have, you proof of vaccination or be prepared to show it or a negative covid test. it's just come out early, be patient. i mean, we working this for quite a while. we've all been through so much. just last year you are pre-game ceremony starts at 1 o'clock in so much of it is about the just the word resilient and you'll see as we honor our health care workers and we never now to the first pitch is going to be. but this person definitely is a symbol of of being resilient. so i it's just going to be an emotional ceremony and and it's great to have everyone back live nominate you. he doesn't he look like a young doctor fauci. so. >> he could threw out the first pitch. i nominate you. he's a humble man. i can tell you not full capacity starting off this home opener will be around 9,000 fans. go giants. it is good to be back home back you. like a kid in a candy store this morning. we

on the eve of opening day for the san francisco giants fancy it's symbolic of the community starting to come out of the pandemic in the whole neighborhood vibe will feel like maybe this thing is coming to an end. just just seeing a few 1000 people he would show up for the game, so that's exciting to get one last applause. september 29th 2019 was the last time fans were in the stands at oracle park. on opening day fans will see changes, they will either have to provide a negative covid test within 72 hours of a game or proof of a full covid vaccination. no more manual bag checks. this new security device will scan fans for banned items, and it will help expedite lines into the ballpark. the whole experience of enjoying baseball outside in the sun way we gotta win. i think it's gonna be really special to bring everybody back together once inside. 8900 fans will be seated with social distancing, one man says there's no substitute for the atmosphere of a live game camaraderie, million people a swell when you meet other fines and talk about stories. it's good fun. the warriors plan to hos

day, the exciting alo ahead tonight how the new admissions policies at san francisco giants games may be part of a growing trend of expanding opportunities for those who are fully vaccinated. ♪ ♪ ♪ when it comes to your financial health, just a few small steps can make a real difference. ♪ ♪ ♪ guidance on your terms. confidence feels good. chase. make more of what's yours. and receive their diplomas in person this spring, the school district announced today. the city's 4000 public school seniors will have the chance to participate in outdoor graduation ceremonies. ceremonies for the largest high schools will be held. the keys are stadium in golden gate park students, students who attend smaller schools will graduate on the campus of ruth asawa school of the arts overlooking. glen canyon. parents teachers and students are protesting in marin county tonight, hoping to save two schools from being closed. the nevada school district says that either rancho elementary or loose sudden elementary could be shut down due to falling enrollment and lack of money. now parents are pushi

mlb team the san francisco giants played at candlestick from 1960-1999. fans came to see players such a willie mays and barry bonds, over 38 seasons in the open ballpark. an upper deck expansion was added in the 1970s. there are two world series played at the stick in 1962 and in 198 9. during the 1989 world series against the oakland as they were shook by an earthquake. candlestick's enclosure had minor damages from the quake but its design saved thousands of lives. nfl team the san francisco 49ers played at candlestick from feign 71-2013. it was home to five-time super bowl champion teams and hall of fame players by joe montana, jerry rice and steve jones. in 1982, the game-winning touchdown pass from joe montana to dwight clark was known as "the catch." leading the niners to their first super bowl. the 49ers hosted eight n.f.c. championship games including the 2001 season that ended with a loss to the new york giants. in 201, the last event held at candlestick park was a concert by paul mccartney who played with the beatles in 1966, the stadium's first

. >> san francisco giants had a rare sunday off today. a sunday off. crazy. now in san diego to play the padres for the next three days. the team finally returns home on friday. got the home opener on oracle, friday against the rockies. game time 1:35. about 9,000 human beings will be allowed inside the stadium. contrast from last year and all fans 12 and older have to prove they have recently taken a covid test with negative results or are fully vaccinated. team coverage all day long starting with the morning show through the evening newscast. anthony flores joining us now with sports and i want to clarify something that i said earlier. i said the stanford women are the kings of the hill but they are the queens of the hill or whatever they want to be because they won it all today. >> you are right, they are wearing the crown. they had way too many turnovers in the second half and played nervous. none of that mattered. the cardinal survived a nail biter against arizona. we will have reaction from college basketball's newest national champs. stick around. spor

. >> the aas later on in baltimore but we're talking about the san francisco giants. they hosted the miami marlins. if you see a twinkle in gabe kapler's eye, that means he has a good am say hello to alex the bunny. darrin ruf a solid hit, misplayed by corey dickerson. they kept the line going next batter. curt casali. he came through. did you know casali has caught five straight shutouts. and gregory santos struck out the first two hitters and had a 1, 2, 3, 6 inning. the giants won four of their last five. you've got to bring back alex the bunny. you got to. good luck charm. nba, the warriors. the big story is fans will be in the big house. 1,700 is where they will cap it. love the sound of that. >> got fans at the chase center. i can't wait. bring it. let's go. >> well, the cap is 1,700, first time in over a year the dubs will perform with a t cap definitely noticeable, even if you have 1,000 fans in the seats. it makes a huge difference. we had a whole season where we haven't had fans. you're sick of looking at the blue tarp and want to see bodies. >>> portland st

the san francisco giants and san diego padres to name a couple, doing this again in the future as they are all experimenting with this idea of a section of vaccinated fans only no one allowed who hasn't been vaccinated or recently tested negative for covid-19. reporting from los angeles, i'm paul vercammen, back to you. >>> dr. math thew with us now, pick health specialist in atlanta. you just heard that reporting from paul there about this special seating of fully vaccinated baseball fans. i talked with larry bear yesterday, the president of the san francisco giants about this. listen to what his team is doing. >> for socially distant sections, you have to have either a proof of a negative test or a vaccine 14 days out. then the vaccinated sections you just need the proof of the vaccination. and, you know, in may we're going up to about 50% capacity. right now we're effectively at 25%. this will just allow a lot more people to attend, and our view is april, may is going to be better than april, june better than may, and let's get back to a full ballpark before the end of the season. >

. >>> the san francisco giants home opener was today. it is one of the biggest events in over a year. the extra safety precautions in place, today, didn't seem to te it's okay that you don't want to be first: you aren't. second covid vaccine. it's okay to have questions: everyone deserves answers. i'm wary that there isn't enough information. it's okay to be excited, or worried, or both. it's alright for it to take whatever it takes for you to be ready. hi mom, ready for your shot? yes, i've been waiting for this day. we just got what? vaccinated. we just got vaccinated! let's get you there. let's get to immunity. >>> the san francisco giants are welcoming fans for the first time since 2019. sky7 spotted the message painted along the first base line. there were certainly safety precautions in place at the ballpark, today. wayne freedman is live at oracle park. the extra steps certainly didn't affect the fun people were having, right? >> reporter: no, it is opening day. of course, it is the first major big eventbig eventbig evet crowd in

mays wore the uniform when the giants became the san francisco giants in 1958. bidding ends in 17 days. right now, the latest bid is $26,000. >>> and oakland's own marshawn lynch made a special appearance in the south bay today. the former nfl star was a guest bud tender at a cannabis shop in san jose. lynch helped people with sales and signed autographs. we saw him talk to some excited customer. >> i feeloked just being here. gentleman of this stature. it is insane. >> i love that he is local, supporting the community. it is nice to have the opportunity to try it first here. >> lynch launched his own brand of cannabis. >>> all week long, kpix5 and cbs news teaming up on a special series for earth day. eye on earth. our planet in peril. climate change is threatening coffee plants around the globe. production could shrink by 50% in 30 years so the search is on for a future proof plant. in the dense tropical rain forest of west africa, the coffee crisis may have found its savior. little blackberries of the rare stenofila plant can grow a crop under much ffertest t

san francisco giants fans will watch games live and vaccines are ramping up in the city. joining us now to talk more about that and more, san francisco's acting health officer dr. susan phillip. thanks for coming on today. >> you're welcome. happy to be here. >> yeah. you know what, you released a new vaccine psa that features luminary faces that are familiar. we're going to show that to folks. if you can tell us what's the idea behind it. >> well, i do think this is really a nice piece that some of the team here at our joint information center at covid command has put together in collaboration with a lot of other people. the idea is to get people in san francisco san francisco excited. we're at a moment of a lot of hope. we need to be careful but vaccines offer hope. it was a great way to bring together so many notable san francisco residents and luminaries as you said to really get people excited about getting the vaccine when it's their turn. >> what percentage of residents have been vaccinated now? >> we're doing really well as a city. of 16-year-olds and older, every

. >> san francisco giants announced that there fans will have to prove that they have either been vaccinated or test negative for covid. with the protocol for your fans? >> we have a system that does not require either vaccination proof or testing. we do have testing for our staff but for the actual patrons we have social distancing, masking that is a state approved system we are running with. >> reporter: distance for now but for fans, workers and players , baseball is back. >> i love it and i miss it. i miss baseball. >> i know the kland a's are working on a new stadium but this one actually works pretty well for covid, right? >> it certainly does. i asked him about that the new stadium not being ready, is it a blessing in disguise because it will allow for more people inside the stadium? the coliseum is actually one of the largest in major league baseball so that allows oakland a's to allow from 20% capacity all the way to 33%, it said 26% capacity they still have distancing requirements between those pods of two and four they still need 6 feet apart. that allows 26% capacity which equals

. >> and coming up on the kron 4 morning news san francisco giants are on a roll. maybe the fans are making the difference. they are on a winning streak. >> now to bay area baseball. the san francisco giants a on roll winning their 5th straight game colorado rockies over the weekend. and tonight they face the cincinnati reds, the giants. they completed the sweep right in front of the homes fans about 9,000 of them. look at that. it goes day. alex dickerson and brandon belt each with a home run there. and here's another way there beau. >> longoria had a pair of rbi singles giants starting pitcher anthony he struck out 8 in 6 innings san francisco winds by a final of 4 zip and after the game that picture talked about a special request he made before the game. >> and i told bailey before coming up in the >> that we've got to make after sunday's. >> and all park and. >> and he's like, you want snacks in the bullpen and i was like. >> i like there's speaker out. there's like this, let's put it on. so just warming up to that france mattress. >> he did it his yeah. it's t

san francisco giants. they admit they are a step above all the other california teams are the only ones in california doing this. new york teams are doing that. >> who's to say that the other teams don't come down with covid and the giants are just fine. so we'll have to let this play out. but yes, you're right. the giants are a little bit stricter and the other teams in california for sure. but you've heard about this freeze right area. we're in a copycat league right. i'm sure they'll happen sooner than later. yeah, i've teams. okay. because the warriors are doing the same thing and there in 2 weeks when when they're allowed back in. >> it depends on what cities and counties are doing. but ok, go back to your little card used to have when he wanted to go anywhere. >> you know, to show you're vaccinated when you go like to the uk. so right now my daughters leaving today. >> and the uk has no she can't even say, look, i'm vaccinated. they in that country. we would never do this. they have an app. you must

the a's could muster no offense but the good news, buster posey, homer for the san francisco giants. highlights and more reaction coming up in sports. tough opening day. >> but there is a long season to go. they can always get better. lots of games to come. >> 161 left. thanks dennis. >>> and encouraging development in the vexing rollout tonight hurried within the last few hours the fda said it was safe to squeeze and extra dose out of the dharna's 10 dose vaccine files. california will need those extra doses, anyone 15 years and older can now get a shot in santa clara county. residents jumped at the first opportunity to get the vaccine. >> i was expecting longer lines, more waiting and a little more confusing. nothing, it was all good. >> i felt like crying after. it's been a year, such a sense of life will get back to normal now, hopefully soon. >> health officials in santa clara county are urging residents to avoid travel and indoor activities even as the state loosens restrictions. that's because all four of the concerning variants are in the county. that includes more than 1000

the san francisco giants debuted its section for vaccinated fans on thursday. let's listen to the usher of that section. >> i love the idea. it makes me feel safe and i think the people here feel safe because they can actually sit together and they don't have to socially distance if they're vaccinated. >> so let's bring in the president and ceo of the san francisco giants. larry, good morning to you. welcome. >> good morning, christi. how are you? >> i'm well. thank you. better question s how are you? how did this special seating go over at thursday's game? >> it's gone well and i think it will only expand. previously, a couple days ago or thursday, you could only go really one way to the ballpark and that was sit in a pod of four and then six feet socially distance from the next seating group. now, with vaccinations climbing, and with the numbers here in san francisco and california extraordinarily good, vaccination sections will be offered, and we think that it will build and we'll have a huge amount of takers going into may when we have the big series and pe

i think it will go higher. >> he wore the uniform and the giants became the san francisco giants back in 1958 and the bidding ends in 17 days. right now the highest bid is $26,000. >> it wi tweedennis who gets this thing. >> i don't want to get between that. announcer: it's time to play "family feud"! give it up for steve harvey! [captioning made possible by fremantle media] [cheering and applause] steve: heh heh heh. how y'all doing? appreciate that. thank y'all. ha ha! well, welcome to "family feud," everybody. i'm your man steve harvey. [cheering and applause] yoday.rom baldwin, new york, it's the hawkins family. and from atlanta, georgia, it's the stark family. [cheering and applause] everybody's here trying to win theyself a lot of cash and somebody might have a shot driving out of here in that brand-new car. [cheering and applause] we

this is following an agreement with the san francisco health department. all fans will need to bring proof that they have been vaccinated or covid free. 8900 fans will be allowed inside next week when the giants take on seattle for the home opener. today the giants announced that every ticket holder will need to bring proof that they are vaccinated or proof of a negative covid test within the last 72 hours. >> bring a paper copy or electronic copy of the negative test or you would have the vaccination card that you receive upon the final shot. >> that means no more cardboard cutouts. real fans can come back. but the question is, with a under these new rules? >> i want to go to a game i'm ready to take the test and do what i need to do. >> i think it's a great idea and a small price to play for all collective safety. >> i can get covid one hour here after doing a test and i'll be passing it on to everyone is not safe, but vaccination in the cdc card, sure. >> for my favorite team, absolutely. >> ticketholders will be screened for that proof before entry. it

we are live with today's big home opener for the san francisco giants. >>> will vaccinations be required to set foot on campus is in the fall? >>> a north bay mayor facing allegations over sexual assault from multiple women, the new electric gaining steam for him to step down. we have a lot going on this by the morning. april 9th. >> good morning to you, we begin with breaking news, prince philip will be remembered as queen elizabeth's husband. >> reporter: prince philip had voidable titles to spare, born a prince of greece and denmark. during his career with the british royal navy, he met the 13-year-old process elizabeth and was assigned to entertain her with a game of croquet. the pair immediately hit it off. he wrote to the princess throughout world war ii and when the war ended, the dashing prince returned to england, renounced his right to the throne and became a british commoner. it wasn't long before the two were engaged. >> i am so happy that on this, my third visit, my future husband is by my side. >> reporter: there royal wedding in 1947 at westminster abbey at the much-needed

the oakland a's will not require digital proof of vaccination for san francisco giants fans will have to show vaccinated status or test negative at the gate starting friday. >> let's take a look at what the weather will be like. >>> pretty typical, around 60 degrees or so at 1:35, but the winds are shifting slightly , not a huge shift but it will have an impact on our temperatures, especially around the bay. right now you can look outside and see fog in the distance. temperatures in the mid to upper 40s to around 50 degrees, not a whole lot of variation at the moment. temperatures mostly in the 40s tomorrow morning, in the northbay dipping a little more into the upper 30s to start the day on thursday. then we are going to warm up just a little more than we did today. the wind will still be gusty from time to time but it won't be in that direction that keeps a lid on the high temperatures. we will have some fog to start the day but it will not be as dense. watch how fast visibility improves, by mid to late morning it will be unobstructed. the dog walking forecast brought to you by lexi

as for the san francisco giants, they are in san diego tonight. with a 2-2 record their home opener friday 130 against the rockies. season just getting going. thank you for watching the news continues streaming announcer: it's time to play "family feud"! give it up for steve harvey! [captioning made possible by fremantle media] steve: thank y'all very much. i appreciate that. thank y'all. thank you, everybody. well, welcome to "family feud," everybody. i'm your man steve harvey. [cheering and applause] got another good one for you today. returning for their second day with a total of $20,000 from ohhh, long island, new york, it's the champs, it's the drury family. [cheering and applause] and they're back. from shreveport, louisiana, it's the hunter family. [cheering and applause] evod

that old friend would be the san francisco giants. friday's home opener is the first time fans could watch them in person since 2019. last year, the giants played the cardboard cut outs. no people were allowed inside because of the pandemic. i've been following the giants for 69 years now. on missing last season was painful, and it's just great to be back on lee about 8900 fans were allowed in about 22% of what in most years is a sellout between no fans and having a group like 1000. is night and day for everyone is for the players, and it's for that. you know the feeling and the electricity among those attending with the parents of young giants pitcher kill a barrack er, his first time we get to see him in person play, but compared to what fans may be used to it, oracle this is a whole new ball game. besides a ticket, everyone 12 years old and up needs to show proof of a covid vaccine or that they've tested negative recently, no one seemed to mind. i think the only reason i got vaccinated with so i can come to the giant team. yes, and

that old friend would be the san francisco giants. friday's home opener is the first time fans could watch them in person since 2019. last year, the giants played the cardboard cut outs. no people were allowed inside because of the pandemic. i've been following the giants for 69 years now. on missing last season was painful, and it's just great to be back on lee about 8900 fans were allowed in about 22% of what in most years is a sellout between no fans and having a group like 1000. is night and day for everyone is for the players, and it's for that. you know the feeling and the electricity among those attending with the parents of young giants pitcher kill a barrack er, his first time we get to see him in person play, but compared to what fans may be used to it, oracle this is a whole new ball game. besides a ticket, everyone 12 years old and up needs to show proof of a covid vaccine or that they've tested negative recently, no one seemed to mind. i think the only reason i got vaccinated with so i can come to the giant team. yes, and

. >>> hey everybody, can you name the san francisco giant who once intercepted jimmy g? here is a hint, he is the talk of the town. plus, a ball that landed in >>> we are hours away, finally, from the nfl draft. it seems like everybody has a take at the 49ers. i'm surprised joe biden didn't mention the 49ers quarterback situation. mike tauchman went to high school about 10 minutes from where jimmy garoppolo went to high school. and in a football game he intercepted jimmy g. that happened over 10 years ago. that was a hot topic today at the ballpark. >> the man who picked me up from the airport asked me if it was true. i was in the bay area for four minutes before someone asked me about it. >> yesterday, tauchman had three hits in his giants debut. brandon belt flies home a pair. another spectacular start for alex, took a no-hitter into the sixth, he's pitched 18 innings and allowed only three rents so far. in the seventh, tauchman got a little insurance, full off the pictures hand. the giants win 7-3 and take their third straight series, well earned day off tomorrow. >>>

hey let's talk about the san francisco giants, shall we? they are in the great northwest against the seattle mariners. they too, just a few moments away from the first pitch of the season, and they had a really productive spring training that feel like they got out of there with no major injuries. gabe kapler in his second full season as the giants manager as you know, that came within a wind of getting in the post season last year, but they're in tough, they gotta face the dodgers and the padres 38 times this year. maybe the two best teams in the national league, but gabe kapler says, i slowed down a little bit. let's not get ahead of ourselves. let's enjoy the moment. we've got the opening night logo's all over the place, so pretty easy to stay in the moment on a day like today on, don't get too caught up and the season that's two comets just let's go out there and play great baseball game tonight, and we've worked really hard to get here. so yeah, no need to see the whole staircase right now. the first step the one right in front of us.

coming up, can you name the san francisco giant who once intercepted jimmy garoppolo? here is a hint. he is the talk of the town. and a ball that landed in center field and ended up being a home run against a's. we'll explain, coming up. >>> it's almost graduation season. for may kpix is celebrating class of 2021. send pictures of your grad to 2021grads@cbs.com or post >>> good morning. we are hours from the nfl draft finally. everybody's got a take on the 49er quarterback situation. in fact i am surprised joe biden didn't bring it up last night. a new giants outfielder went to high school in chicago about ten minutes from where garoppolo went to high school and in a football game, he intercepted jimmy g. that happened over ten years ago. it was a hot topic yesterday at the ballpark. >> the man who picked me up from the airport asked if it was true. so i was in the bay area ur tes before somebody asked me about it. >>> acquired yesterday from yankees, talked about three hits in the debut, giants put a fourth on the board against rockies in the second. 4-0 lead. another

that san francisco giants fan bryan stow coming up, you'll hear maura about brian is doing how brian is doing 10 years after he was savagely beaten by two men outside of dodger stadium. also ahead tonight. what we're learning about a dead whale found in the bay. today's ways of working may work differently tomorrow. but you can work out anything with comcast business. get fast internet on the network that can deliver gig speeds to the most businesses. flexible tools — like wi-fi you control. voice solutions that connect you from anywhere. and expert advice here, here, or even here. be fast. be flexible. bounce forward with comcast business. get started with a powerful internet and voice solution for just $64.90 a month. plus, for a limited time, ask how to get a $500 prepaid card when you upgrade. switch today. in the parking lot of dodger stadium. he was in a coma for months, and a lot of people weren't sure he was going to make it, but he did, and ktvu is as a smith talked to brian about how he's doing now. every single day i wake up i thank god i'm alive 10 years ago, brian stow

ktvu christian captain tells us how the san francisco giants are accommodating, vaccinated fans in an effort to get a little closer to the traditional baseball experience. it's right there in the song. take me out to the ball game. take me out with the crowd, but the pandemic has met social distancing and crowds were too risky now, with more and more fans receiving vaccinations, the san francisco giants are offering tickets in vaccinated on lee sections. so far, fans have been excited about. it's been nice because it opens up, you know all of our social distance pods or twos and fours, but somebody wants to come with eight people in the vaccination section. they can. the team is still offering. socially distant seating for unvaccinated fans who have proof of negative covid tests, infectious disease specialist say with that option, there's no risk of excluding unvaccinated people altogether. there's only going to be major abuse if unvaccinated in the videos did not have access to seeing the game, but because they do have access to seeing the game. i probably have fewer ethical issues.

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oakland a's will not require digital proof of vaccination but san francisco giants' fans will have to show vaccinate the status or test negative at the gates starting tomorrow. >>> it is about 13 minutes before 5:00. mary lee, it's thursday. it's a little cloudy. what are you thinking out there? >>> this afternoon we are going to have that sunshine once again. if you are liking this weather, you will like today as well. our quiet and typical april weather pattern continues for the bay area. a live look with our sales force tower camera as we look east at the bay bridge and across the bay. you can see the clouds in the sky. our temperatures are chillier, in the 30s and 40s to start our day. 47 livermore, san francisco, mid 40s san jose and mid 30s for santa rosa and dealing with that fog especially for parts of the north bay. i will show you this in a moment. a breezy start to our day, westerly winds at 18, 17 oakland, 13 hayward, 12 in concord, 22-mile per hour winds right now in fairfield. checking the visibility down to about a half mile in santa rosa and a mile and three quarters f

the san francisco giants are pitching something new to fully vaccinated fans separate seating just for them. so far, fans have been excited about. it's been nice because it opens up, you know, all of our social distance pods or choose and fours, but somebody wants to come with eight people in the vaccination section that can you'll view the game just as well from the pod seating. but one key difference in the vaccination section is sitting among strangers more like it used to be. it's a step in the right direction, and it may be an incentive for folks to get vaccinated. stanford university and the uc and csu systems plan to require proof of vaccination when students returned to campus in the fall, giving rise to situations or having a digital vaccination record. easily accessible on your phone could come in handy. san francisco based health care provider carbon health has distributed 1.2 million digital health passes across eight states where they operate vaccine sites, the company's ceo says little be expanding digital health passes toe all 50 states regardless of where you got vaccin

the san francisco giant fans will have to show vaccinated status or test negative starting friday. >> as things are considered by the private and nonprofit sectors, interest is simple. from the federal government. americans privacy and rights should be protected and the systems are not used against people unfairly. >> reporter: what are the legal experts saying about all of this? >> the answer as to whether these vaccine passports are legal for private entities is generally yes according to legal experts. similar to no shoes, no shirt, no service. >> when it comes to local and state governments intervening in certain situations, the answer is more complicated. we did see states of texas and florida issues similar bans on any type of vaccine passports for companies that have contracts with their states. buccos good, thank you. >>> new at 6:00, police investigating a hate crime against a san jose baptist church. this happened easter sunday when intruders hacked an online service. glenn ramirez and why the incident was especially cruel. >> what happened to us on easter sunday morning is

francisco giants fans will have to show vaccinated status or test negative at its gates starting friday. >> as tools are being considered by the private and nonprofit sectors, our interest is simple -- from the federal government, which is american's privacy and rights should be protected so that these systems are not used against people unfairly. >> reporter: recently texas and florida issued bans on companies using any type of vaccine passports that have contracts with the state. at san francisco international airport, kenny choi, kpix 5. >>> still to come, house speaker nancy pelosi is back here in the bay area. her advice in the middle of all the recent violence. >> listen to what the person has to say, because usually they'll say some nasty thing. >> we hope that eventually we can make the classes a little bigger. >> new optimism tonight as another bay area county moves up into a new tier. >>> plus, the shocking speeds that tiger woods was apparently hitting right before the recent nasty crash. >>> check out these huge lines for a free giveaway in the north bay. the tool that could

. >> reporter: you need it to get a san francisco giants game. and starting tomorrow -- >> we're super excited. >> reporter: -- you'll need your covid-19 vaccine card when attending a golden state warriors game or provide a negative covid result from a test taken 48 hours prior to tip-off. >> so we are accepting both the actual physical card that folks receive when they get their vaccinations or a photo of the actual vaccination card. >> reporter: but attorneys general from nearly all states, including california, are concerned about fake covid vaccine cards, complete with a cdc logo, circulating on the internet, including ebay and shopify, andfep. the state's top legalff the come giants and warriors. the team welcomes back fans for the first time monday. but the san jose earthquakes, which will host their first in-person match saturday, will not ask fans for proof of vaccination or a negative covid result. their stadium is completely outdoors, the team's coo says. >> all the guidance we get for the covid safety protocols does come from the state

san francisco giants are offering tickets in vaccinated on lee sections. so far, fans have been excited about. it's been nice because it opens up, you know all of our social distance pods or twos and fours, but somebody wants to come with eight people in the vaccination section. they can. the team is still offering socially distant seating for unvaccinated fans who have proof of negative covid tests, infectious disease specialist say with that option, there's no risk of excluding unvaccinated people altogether. there's only going to be. major abuse if unvaccinated in the videos did not have access to seeing the game, but because they do have access to seeing the game, i probably have fewer ethical issues. ucsf infectious disease specialist dr peter chin hong says the giants vaccinated seating option maybe part of a growing trend of expanding opportunities for those who have been vaccinated, so i think what the giants is doing is kind of ah, local experiment in an essentially a vaccine passport. giving folks vaccinated, different privileges than folks are n

i've been the san francisco giants doing well out on the road. all right. i finally heard a new description for steph curry today because i've run out of stuff to say about him. basketball revolutionary. however, you want to swing it with this guy. i tell you what he is doing incredible things right now with the basketball as you well know, most entertaining. i've. ever seen 11 straight games of 30 more points 20 points in the last five minutes 37 seconds to close up the game last night against his brother and the sixers, 10 or more threes and four of his last five games played. thompson has five in his career to give you a little idea. there he is the mba's leading score and has the outstanding respect. of everybody, including last night's opposing coach. quickly. great doc rivers. i don't know if i've ever seen anything like the run that he's been on, but it's been art watching him play of late. it's just been a beautiful thing to watch. other amazement at this guys. skill level heart mind focus. obviously, nobody's ever shot the ball like this in the his

the incredible recovery and story of >>> it is opening day for the san francisco giants. that means something extra special to one fan. bryan stow went to opening day 10 years ago at dodger stadium. he was beaten in the parking lot nearly to death. now a decade later call him the comeback kid. his recovery is nothing short of a miracle. the former paramedic joins us live today to share his message of hope. good afternoon. so good to see you. >> good afternoon. >> i know it is not the home opener, but are you excited?>> yes. i have been waiting a long time for this. >> no doubt. the first time that the fans could go back later this season. i have to say that you look and sound amazing. do you feel amazing?>> i feel great. is a good feeling to be alive. >> feel that way for you because we saw what happened 10 years ago. opening day. you were jumped and brutally beaten in the dodgers parking lot. in a coma for nine months. do you remember anything from that night and attack?>> i do not even remember driving down there. when i came out of my coma like a month later i was talk

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. >> while we're talking about opening up a little bit, san francisco giants fans are thrilled to be able to attend games this season. >>> so are the businesses near oracle park. the scene south of market today looked a bit more like prepandemic times. look at all the fans! bars were back open. the giants dugout store was open and people were out and about. today was a good day for many people who depend on a earn a living. >> it's really good. i see old faces. we welcome each other back, so it's good. >> fans didn't seem to mind the strict protocols to get about into the ballpark to see their team play. they had to show a recent effect covid test or proof they had been fully vaccinated. >> you get to see other humans excited about the same things you are. >> now we get to appreciate it a little bit more. >> capacity for games is limited to 22%, about 9,000 fans per game. >>> tributes pour in after the passing of prince philip. >>> a north bay mayor is facing accusations of sexual assault. you'll hear from one of his alleged victims. >>> a long time east bay police lieutenant suddenl

. >>> the san francisco giants showing us their all new safety procedures ahead of opening day. >>> good morning. it is thursday, april 8. let's get started with mike nicco. >> a few changes here in the weather department. i want to start up in the north bay where we have some fog around santa rosa. the picture you see on the right is san rafael where we do have me

ballpark in san francisco. today is the giants home opener, and it is the answer to a question many of us have had to threaten the pandemic. when was it going to be time to do regular stuff like to to the movies or the ballpark again? today is the date for giants fans. we are joined this morning by mario with the giants. we got a couple of questions for you, we know today, we know there is a ton of excitement that it is not going to be exactly as, the same as it was before, let's begin with the reduced capacity, how many people are going to be lucky enough to watch today's came in person? >> today, we would normally have a capacity of 41,000, today, with the new guidelines, we are at 8900, 22% of capacity. >> reporter: they are not all squished together, they are based out? >> that is right, we took the ballpark and created a new manifest with pods of two seats or four seats, those are spread throughout the park. you will be within your zone and your ticket will tell you which gate to go to and you will be able

mlb team the san francisco giants played at candlestick from 1960-1999. fans came to see players such a willie mays and barry bonds, over 38 seasons in the open ballpark. an upper deck expansion was added in the 1970s. there are two world series played at the stick in 1962 and in 198 9. during the 1989 world series against the oakland as they were shook by an earthquake. candlestick's enclosure had minor damages from the quake but its design saved thousands of lives. nfl team the san francisco 49ers played at candlestick from feign 71-2013. it was home to five-time super bowl champion teams and hall of fame players by joe montana, jerry rice and steve jones. in 1982, the game-winning touchdown pass from joe montana to dwight clark was known as "the catch." leading the niners to their first super bowl. the 49ers hosted eight n.f.c. championship games including the 2001 season that ended with a loss to the new york giants. in 201, the last event held at candlestick park was a concert by paul mccartney who played with the beatles in 1966, the stadium's first

the san francisco giants opening day. and although they are limited in the number of people that they will be able to allow in the ball park, they work with our department of public health to come up with a plan to keep people who are in the ball park safe as they buy concessions and go to the restrooms and interact with one another. they're limiting the number of people who can come to the ball park. you have to have proof of a vaccination or proof that you've been tested within a certain time period, but you know what, that's better than not having opening day allow fans at all. so there will be fans, there will be games. we will see this city start to come alive again one day at a time on this beautiful sunny day where the temperature is expected to be over 82 degrees. let's not get too comfortable because i know most of us are going to want to go hang out in our parks and enjoy the outdoors on this beautiful day in san francisco, but we still need to be mindful. we're still in the pandemic, and if we want more days li

nbc bay area has more from san francisco. >> reporter: the giants home opener. more than a baseball game for a san francisco family recovering from a violent attack. the giants invited assault victim grandma xie. >> she seems to be going better. >> reporter: the supervisor matt collins visited her. and standing with asian-american communities and saying everything is welcome at oracle. >> this is an inclusive space. they are supporting all of their fans and supporters and they do not tolerate racism or hatred of any kind. >> reporter: as professional sports teams speak out against the hate crimes in the aaip community, lawmakers are working to toughen hate crime laws. >> ur, we're advancing a resolution that calls out the officials to address the rise in covid-19 related hate krims. >> congressman ted lue says he is intro dugs legislation to make it easier to file federal charges. >> you can charge a hate crime at the federal level if race or another class was a contributory motivating factor in the dependent's admission of the crime. >> from congress to support

. >> while we're talking about opening up a little bit, san francisco giants fans are thrilled to be able to attend games this season. >>> so are the businesses near oracle park. the scene south of market today looked a bit more like prepandemic times. look at all the fans! bars were back open. the giants dugout store was open and people were out and about. today was a good day for many people who depend on a earn a living. >> it's really good. i see old faces. we welcome each other back, so it's good. >> fans didn't seem to mind the strict protocols to get about into the ballpark to see their team play. they had to show a recent effect covid test or proof they had been fully vaccinated. >> you get to see other humans excited about the same things you are. >> now we get to appreciate it a little bit more. >> capacity for games is limited to 22%, about 9,000 fans per game. >>> tributes pour in after the passing of prince philip. >>> a north bay mayor is facing accusations of sexual assault. you'll hear from one of his alleged victims. >>> a long time east bay police lieutenant suddenl