district supervisor matt haney said the reduced hours, even temporarily, was a problem. >> testing should be available all day, into the evening and night. and instead, unfortunately, the department of public health has announced this week, one of the most important weeks for stopping the spread of this virus, we have seen more cases every day. they are pulling back testing hours. >> reporter: neighbors at the seventh and brandon testing site says it has been vital in slowing the spread of covid-19. >> it's sad. i know macron is reading really bad and it is affecting a lot of industries. i definitely feel like that is disappointing. i feel the city should have kept up with that. >> reporter: in a statement, the department of public health said that the slowdowns and reduced hours at the testing sites were, quote, testing -- temporary. they did not give an update on as to when staffing shortages might ease up and people could get back and get what they need to take a test, get quarantined and stay safe. >> the key to stopping spread is to find out who has it and not spread it to anyone els

district 6 supervisor matt haney says there needs to be more testing hours, and better guidance from sentences go department of public health. >> if the department of public health is telling you, if you feel sick or you have been exposed, get tested, but you cannot get a test, it is a huge problem, because it is creating a tremendous amount of anxiety and uncertainty. panic, even. people are showing up at emergency rooms, they are calling 911. >> reporter: residents reliant on those testing sites say with another winters urge upon us, this is the moment city and color officials should have been prepared for. >> it is sad. i know that omicron is spreading really badly and it is affecting a lot of industries. i definitely feel like that is disappointing. i definitely feel the city should have kept up with that. >> ondrea, how long is the city's testing capacity going to be impacted by all of this? will they be back up and running tomorrow, do you think? >> reporter: in a statement, color said their engineers are actively working on the software problem and they hope to get service ret

we asked supervisor matt haney about the protesters concerns. >>> we need funding for the organizations really doing this work on the streets, and not more funding for the police. the police have plenty of money. >> reporter: there are concerns about the use of police to be the front line response when it comes to people who are addicted , and i agree with that. we should not be looking people up for being addicted, but we do need new treatment facilities , additional beds and outreach. >> supervisors will consider whether to hold another hearing and withdraw their support. >>> hearts of the sierra are entering day 10 without power after the last major snowstorm. some residents need that power to stay alive. >>> it's bad enough dealing with what i'm dealing with, but having to deal with this as well. >> reporter: patrick franks woke up this morning to a tense day with no power. >> the thing that is taking the most out of me is lifting the gas cans. >> reporter: losing his strength and he is fighting another battle. >> i have stage four melanoma in my brain and lungs and spleen. >> repor