francisco's tourism industry there's a new forecast from the san francisco travel association. they expect to see a loss of nearly 11 billion dollars over the next 2 years. kron four's maureen kelly has the story. >>san francisco's legendary palace hotel established in 1875. now has its entrance blocked off by planters and plywood temporarily closed because of coronavirus along with 52 other hotels in the city. so san francisco's most popular tourist destinations like chinatown nearly deserted with shops and restaurants dated shot. >>this is going to be a year unlike any that we've experienced a pretty much in the history of tourism in san francisco of last year was our 10th year in a row a record breaking numbers and this year, it's just all collapsed the president and ceo of san francisco travel has the grim economic outlook in 2019 the city saw more than 26 million visitors this year it's projected we will get less than 13 million est 53% drop and that's going to cost us a whole lot of money last year tourists spent nearly 10 billion dollars that total is expected to plummet

the san francisco travel association says they support the city's cautious response. but they're hoping is banned on hotel rooms for leisure travelers to be lifted soon with so much of the city's iconic tourist spots outdoors they believe travelers could still get a change of scenery safely. maureen kelly kron 4 news. >>and the north bay with the school year right around the are in public health is issuing new guidelines for child care and youth programs in the county group size has increased from 12 to 15 people kids can also participate into activities at the same time programs must last for at least 3 weeks and all activities must be held outdoors health officials say the new guidelines offer more flexibility when it comes to youth sports. but they also warned the rules could change again if we see an uptick in cases. all right time now for 4 zone forecast as we get a live look outside at the golden gate bridge looking pretty cool there but triple digit heat inland. i said yeah we already got a sneak peek of what's to come the heat wave the key believe it or not do

the san francisco travel association says they support the city's cautious response. but they're hoping is banned on hotel rooms for leisure travelers to be lifted soon with so much of the city's iconic tourist spots outdoors they believe travelers could still get a change of scenery safely. maureen kelly kron 4 news. >>welfare east alcatraz island will start running again on monday for the first time since march about that the golden gate national recreation area which controls the island says it will restore access to interior sections like building 64 and the warden's house and outdoor areas like equal plaza. visitors are advised of course the by ferry tickets online and review the new safety guidelines that are in place people on the alcatraz trail system will also be required to proceed in one direction. only no cross traffic they want to promote physical distancing. and tours of the former prison will remain canceled until further notice so just know that you can't go inside there. in the south bay touch free cross walk devices are being installed along busy str

a new forecast from the san francisco travel association. >>expects to see a loss of nearly 11 billion dollars of the next 2 years. our first maureen kelly has the story. >>san francisco's legendary palace hotel established in 1875. now has its entrance blocked off by planters and plywood temporarily closed because of coronavirus along with 52 other hotels in the city. so san francisco's most popular tourist destinations like chinatown nearly deserted with shops and restaurants dated shot. >>this is going to be a year unlike any that we've experienced a pretty much in the history of tourism in san francisco of last year was our 10th year in a row a record breaking numbers and this year, it's just all collapsed the president and ceo of san francisco travel has the grim economic outlook in 2019 the city saw more than 26 million visitors this year it's projected we will get less than 13 million est 53% drop and that's going to cost us a whole lot of money last year tourists spent nearly 10 billion dollars that total is expected to plummet 67% t

the san francisco travel association says they support the city's cautious response. but they're hoping is banned on hotel rooms for leisure travelers to be lifted soon with so much of the city's iconic tourist spots outdoors they believe travelers could still get a change of scenery safely. maureen kelly kron 4 news. >>for your money jobless claims fell below 1 million for the first time since march, 963,000 americans filed for first-time unemployment benefits last week, however, the continued jobless claims number and that counts people who have filed for unemployment benefits at least 2 weeks in a row that remains high that number 15 and a half million. wildfires growing tonight in southern california, the lake fire. >>is burning in the angeles national forest between santa clarita and palmdale just north of los angeles at least 11,000 acres have burned so far more than 5,000 structures are threatened and 3 have been destroyed. evacuation orders and road closures are in effect right now in that area the fire was reported yesterday afternoon and it is spreading quic

the san francisco travel association says they support the city's cautious response. but they're hoping is banned on hotel rooms for leisure travelers to be lifted soon with so much of the city's iconic tourist spots outdoors they believe travelers could still get a change of scenery safely. maureen kelly kron 4 news. >>and with the heat don't need any more fires they already have a couple and southern california, the lake fire has now burned 11,000 acres in the angeles national forest between santa clarita and palmdale this is going on north of l a and it's only 5% contained. it broke out wednesday afternoon and in just 2 hours. it spread to 10,000 acres. it has already destroyed 3 structures and there are about 5,000 others in the way. firefighters are expecting this fire is going to the a major won an active for the next several days they still don't know what caused it. the other fire the ranch fire is also in the angeles national forest. it was initially reported just 2 acres when it broke out now it's grown to 2500 acres. >>a ferry to alcatraz island will start

this morning, a grim new report from the san francisco travel association predicts the city might lose nearly 11 billion dollars over the next 2 years because of falling tourism. this year san francisco's expected to see less than half the visitors. it's all last year and only a 3rd the revenue. not only does that mean san francisco will have less money to pay for city services, but it could also jeopardize a lot of jobs. >>1000 people last year were employed in the street, the streets are neighbors cards to friends and family members who don't have a job this year and also lot of small businesses that really depend on that tourist visitor in san francisco, whether it's a restaurant or retailer store performing arts group or our calendar you name. >>you know, san francisco travel association says it supports the city's cautious response to the pandemic but hopes the ban on hotel rooms for leisure travelers will be lifted soon. >>on the peninsula palo alto city leaders are considering a plan to add a covid surcharge 2 customers bills, mayor adrian fine is proposing a to help businesses

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>>with new report from the san francisco travel association revealing that the city can see a loss of nearly 11 billion dollars of the next 2 years because of falling tourism. this year san francisco's expected to get less that half the visitors than last year total revenue from tourists is expected to be just over 3 billion dollars. that's 67% less or should say that is 67% less then 2019 not only is this lack of revenue expected to translate into fewer tax dollars that fund city services, but it's also jeopardizing a lot of jobs. >>a 1000 people last year were employed in the street, the streets are neighbors cars to friends and family members who don't have a job this year and also lot of small businesses that really depend on that tourist visitor in san francisco, whether it's a restaurant or retailer store performing arts group or our calendar you name. >>the san francisco travel association says the support the cities are they support the cities, cautious response but they're hoping this ban on hotel rooms for leisure travelers will be lifted soon. >>on the peninsula palo alto c

the san francisco travel association says they support the city's cautious response. but they're hoping is banned on hotel rooms for leisure travelers to be lifted soon with so much of the city's iconic tourist spots outdoors they believe travelers could still get a change of scenery safely. maureen kelly kron 4 news. >>tourists will be happy about this ferries to alcatraz island will start running again on monday for the first time since march, the golden gate national recreation area which controls the island says that it's going to restore access to interior sections like building 64 and the warden's house and outdoor areas like eagle plaza visitors are advised to buy their ferry tickets online in review safety guidelines. so people on alcatraz trail system they'll also be required to proceed in one direction that's to promote physical the bad news here tours of the former prison do remain closed and canceled until further notice palo alto city leaders are considering a proposal to add a covid surcharge to help struggling businesses there palo alto's mayor says tha

that's according to the san francisco travel association. the group says the number of tourists in the city will be down more than 50% this year. the city's projected to lose $10 billion this year and next year. analysts don't expect a full recovery until 2023. >>> well, the dramatic drop in tourism doesn't just hurt san francisco. it's really widespread, across the bay area. governor newsom today talking about how to help these businesses. among the things he is proposing is a hiring tax credit. basically, a tax credit would be given to small businesses to help bring on more workers. >> businesses are having a hard time, that are on the edge of making a decision whether or not they can afford to hire someone. and so, we want to make that a little easier. working, again, with legislative leaders to develop a new hiring tax credit. lot of good ideas from the legislature. we have our ideas. >> the governor, also, proposing that small businesses receiving paycheck protection program money, ppp money, be exempt from state taxes. >> another poten

back in the numbers they were before according to the san francisco travel association. the group says the number of tourists in the city will be down more than 50% this year. the city protected to lose $10 billion this year, and next year, too. analysts don't expect a full recovery until 2023. >>> the drop in tourism hurt so many bay area businesses. the governor is trying to help them, as well. as many small businesses across the state. among the things he's proposing, a hiring tax credit. basically, a tax credit would be give on the small businesses to bring in more workers. >> businesses are having a hard time that are on the edge of making a decision whether or not they can afford to hire someone. so we want to make that a little easier, working again with legislative heleaders to develoa new hiring tax credit. a lot of ideas from the legislature. >> the governor is proposing that small businesses that have been receiving paycheck protection program money should be exempt. >>> the national guard continues to help the bay area during this pandemic. john honda just re

the san francisco travel association predicts tour. -- a full recovery is not expected until 2025. >>> looks like a favorite concert venue in san francisco will reopen but as a nightclub. now after closing back in march slims will open as a nightclub under new ownership. that is according to kqed. they say the new management is the same team that operate pure nightclub in sunnyville. the new name is yolo. >>> the santa cruz beach board walk has been struggling but are introducing drive-in movies to help give families a safe form of entertainment. the first movie will be the 2017 jump i just film. very funny. i've seen that one. the drive-ins will be held in the river parking lot on the corner of beach and 3rd streets. >>> the album will include a mix of original songs and holiday standards. it will feature duets with michael, billy ray cyrus, miley cyrus, jimmy fallon and willie nelson. the album will be released on october 2nd. >>> all right. time is 6:17. how about a sneak peek at the latest 1990s tv reboot? the show saved by the bell is about to make a come back. >> all the dances

taking a hit in the chinese consulate in san francisco earlier this year. well the u.s. travel association says that more than half of all us tourism jobs have been lost because of the pandemic lawmakers and in the industry itself says said more needs to be done to help the industry and workers that rely on those shops washington correspondent alexandra le mon reports. >>the pandemic is devastating the travel industry tory emerson barnes but the u.s. travel association says of the 15.8 million jobs that existed in 2019 the u.s. travel industry has lost 8.1 million. >>jobs is expected to lose over 500 billion dollars this year one in 10 jobs nationwide is attached to tourism and hospitality and here in nevada is one in 3 jobs to help nevada congresswoman dina titus introduced the safe travel promotion act the bill would give 5 billion dollars to states to advertise travel and tourism and titus also wants states to have more flexibility to spend previous stimulus funds and individual businesses it does tonight local convention of cardi's state agencies that deal with promo