now attme. >> a cracked steel beam forced the transit center to close for inspections. >> if it's possible, do not drive downtown this morning. use other transit options good morning. it's wednesday, september 26th. alexis tracking all the commute issues. it really does not look good. >> it looks like a tough morning. there are closures and transit issues. >> first a look at your weather forecast with drew who is in for mike. >> we are dealing with dense fog especially in the north bay and the coast. we are down to zero. that's as bad as it gets. take it easy in the north bay. outside, exploratorium camera showing you partly cloudy skies. a quick warming morning. by noon, 70s and 80s. haze in our atmosphere. it is a spare the air day. later this afternoon, today is the hottest day we have all

week, especially away from the coast. well into the 80s in the bay. inland, going into the mid and upper 90s. now a look at traffic with alexis. good morning. >> good morning, drew. it is not going to be easy geting into san francisco today. we have road closures in effect due to the closure of the trans bay -- excuse me of the salesforce transit center. transit agencies using the former temporary terminal instead. so we are looking at a little bit of purple on our traffic flows as we zoom into street level here. the one running parallel to the embarcadero is fremont street. that is closed between mission and hourld. . another closure in moscone is for the deem force conference. a lot of green is good news. another hour or so, that will look much, much different. so far looking good at the bay bridge toll plaza.

no metering lights yet. what alexis is saying, prepare for the worst driving into san francisco. >> a sudden closure of fremont street yesterday was just a mess, alexis. >> yeah. bus services at main and fulsom streets. that's where amanda is now. >> reporter: good morning, matt, jessica. it's still pretty early for commuters here in downtown san francisco. we're only seeing buses pulling into the temporary terminal now. while it is sure to be a hectic morning, you should know this is all to ensure safety at the salesforce transit center. now, the closure yesterday caused quite a mess during yesterday's afternoon commute. more than anything, the sheer confusion about where people were supposed to go caused the chaos. yesterday's commute competed with the dreamforce convention that shut down portions of howard street and an evening

giants game. if you're heading out the door this morning, all beale streets, the same one that has been used for years. i hope they can find the crack and fix it soon. it's just a is shame. it's only been open a month. se come over here. >> >> reporter: and you'll want to come this way as the temporary terminal will be used until midday today, maybe longer. of this morning we're hoping to connect with commuters who are using once again this temporary trans bay terminal. reporting live in downtown san francisco, amanda del >> the cracked beam is in the ceiling of the third-level bus

deck near fremont street. it is beneath the rooftop park. the center is closed indefinitely. the beams were inspected before and after installation. this photo taken by a san francisco chronicle photographer shows a worker inspecting the area in question. the executive director was when they were installing ceiling panels. >> phase one of the transit center started in 2010. in november of 201, steel assembly started. all the steel came from manufacturers in the u.s. that does include the cracked beam. this is according to the trans bay joint powers authority. a month ago, the transit center opened. and of course the emergency closure happened yesterday. in total, eight years and $2.2 billion in the making. and there is a legal dispute between the owners of the

millennium tower and the joint authority. >> a judge ruled transbay powers must big up some of the millennium's legal bills. the executive director said he didn't think the cracked beam had anything to do with the sinking tower. in the east bay, a private school employee is facing charges in a child molestation case. 71-year-old enrique pena worked at palmer school near walnut creek. contra costa said he molested a girl not at the school. we have conducted an internal review of the groundskeeper and can share that a thorough background check was performed and found that there was no criminal record. he is banned from campus while under investigation. >> new developments in the south

bay. a homeless encampment now has a six-month lease. the board of supervisors agreed to a pilot program. the new site is on rough between the union office and employee development office. they put the organizeden capment together without a permit with the hope that it could serve as a model for future homeless housing. it is exclusive to people who do not have substance abuse or mental health issues. amriville location apple got hit again. on the left is all the locations with grab-and-run thefts. we will show you the video. we don't have any of that. the crime involves 6 to 8 people at 12:30 in the afternoon. no connection to the crimes >> a police chase in hercules end indeed a fiery crash. now this man is in jail.

an officer was investigating car bush larrys when he noticed a white jeep with paper plates. he led the officer on a chase. the jeep burst into flames and started a brushfire. incident was reported stolen out of antioch. 5:07 this morning. tracking temperatures right now. a couple of cool spots in the north bay. in the 40s from napa to is santa rosa. elsewhere, hovering in the mid to upper 50s at this hour. a light jacket as you step out the door. but the temperatures will quickly warm. as we go hour by hour, by 11:00 this morning, we're we'll be mild in the city as well. later into the afternoon, arm to hot day. today is the hottest day all

week. a lot of 80s and 90s. we'll be be warm. a spare the air day in effect. anywhere from moderate to poor. the poorest air quality inland and in the santa clara valley. respiratory issues, take it easy outdoors the next 24 hours. warm in sacramento. 96. 98 in fresno. socal, afternoon sunshine. no delays heading into the city. part of the free mont off-ramp is closed due closure of the salesforce transit city. the flyover mass transit has been using is not open.

southbound 101, ran rafael, looking good at 15 minutes. alexis, thank you. as we approach the one-year anniversary, there is a push in sonoma county to improve emergency procedures. county leaders want to install 20 warning sirens to alert the public during emergencies. they, along with santa rosa city leaders, are applying for federal grants to cover the cost. it is an estimated $850,000. the specific locations for the sirens will be determined after the funding is approved. william priest was tracked down after running from one of the fires. the fire monday burned six acres.

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and time now is 5:13. our hottest spots inland, hour-by-hour forecast. look at this. we start out in the 50s this morning. we quickly warm to the mid-80s by noon. into the afternoon, hazy skies. hottest spots well into the 90s. jessica. drew, thank you. bill cosby is waking up in a prison cell. he is sentenced to 3 to 10 years for drugging and assaulting andrea can constand is. carolyn tyler got reaction to the sentencing. >> reporter: it's a dramatic fall from grace for a man once known as america's dad. 81-year-old bill cosby said to be legally blind, led away in handcuffs. sentenced to spend at least three years in prison.

>> it's just, ah, over. all the rid dual and the horrible things said about us. this is all worth it. >> reporter: that's janice baker-kenney. she said she was a 24-year-old bar in reno when cosby invited her to a party. >> i was sexually assaulted by him in may of 1982. >> reporter: her testimony hemmed bolster claims of the key accuser, andrea constand. in all, dozens of women came forward to publicly accuse the famous comedian. they were at the forefront of the me too movement. she sarcastically thanked thank >> i thanked him for his arrogance and his ego because it made a group of women really

miffed off. >> they persecuted jesus and look what happened. i'm not saying mr. cosby is jesus. but we know what this country has done to black men for centuries >> reporter: and the publicist said that god is watching over bill cosby as he spends the first of what's going to be many nights in prison. in the newsroom, carolyn tyler, abc 7 news. the equal employment opportunity commission is going after target and suing the store chain on behalf of a man who said the company refused to enter is view him because he is deaf. he said he got a call from store representatives twice. the hung up both times. he uses a video relay which allows him to communicate with hearing people through a sign language interpreter. hayes has extensive work experience and was more than qualified for an entry-level job. target has not issued a response to the lawsuit. the divorce rate in the u.s.

is going down and it's because of millennials. a study by a university of maryland professor found divorce dropped 18% between 2008 and 2016. >> millennials are less likely to get divorced. they are marrying later after finishing their education, establishing their careers, and also gaining financial stability. >> studies show fewer americans are getting married. many couples who tie the knot are committed to staying together. >> makes sense. an unusual site in alameda. a viewer september this this of a rocket propped up near central and main. the question we're all wondering is why? we're still looking into it. it may be part of a start-up that is building the world's smallest rocket called astra. we first told you about that project back in february. the company will use the rocket to launch small satellites. donald glover was supposed

to be in oakland for his this is america tour tomorrow. i said was because an injury is forcing him to postpone that and the rest of the tour, including a stop in san jose. he hurt himself on stage over the weekend. it was announce odd twitter last night. we reached out to oracle to find out if your particular he et will be honored when new dates are announced and we are awaiting a response. k-pop superstars gma right after "abc 7 mornings". >> bts all the rage. all the kids are talking about it. >> kids these days, they are really into their music. >> yeah. i think they hold the record for the fastest viewed video on on youtube. >> i believe it. >> in 24 hours, they had millions of views. passionate fan base. very cool. let's talk about what's happening today. it will be hot across the

region. eetro tower. my o us tno cloud cover. half moon bay, good morning, 48 degrees. around the bay shoreline, most of us waking up to temperatures to the mid 50s at this early morning hours. highs today in our microclimate starting in the south bay. today will be the warmest day we have all week. 87, san jose. lots of sunshine. morgan hill, hotter, up to 92 degrees later today. along the peninsula, warmer from the coast. 80, menlo park. 83, palo alto. san mateo 77. 64 daly city. north bay, 80s and 90s. 88, napa. east bay, warm, 76, oakland. 83 for fremont. and inland it is hot. we'll see 90s. 98, brentwood. 94, san ramon.

autumn heat on your wednesday. little relief thursday. dramatic drop in temperatures on friday. leads to a cool but comfortable weekend. early next week, yes, we have a chance of showers both monday and tuesday. that's weather. now a check of the roads with alexis. good morning, alexis. >> good morning, drew. commuter alert all morning. if you're just waking up and joinings us, salesforce transit center is closed due to a crack in a support beam. no estimate for when this will wrap and reopen. fremont closed between howard and mission. we also have all transit agencies that use the sales force transit center moving over to the temporary terminal. it could affect you if you use casual carpool as well. pickup and dropoff could be moved. a spin-out crash. left lane blocked northbound 85. now someone crash spwaod the back of the fire engine on the

scene. everyone on the fire engine is okay. not sure about the vehicle that rear-ended it. new this morning, lyft has a challenge for people in san francisco. ditch your car for a month and make some money. details will be released later today. commuters who ditch their car for a month can get up to $300 in lyft credit, $100 in car rental credit for zipcar. and $94 for clipper cards, which can be used on muni and bart. it was offered in chicago in july, and 1,000 people signed up. so would you do it? >> how do they monitor it? that's interesting. >> we will get more information later this morning. it will be interesting to see how many folks are willing to give it a try. >> it's easy if you live in the city. if you live in the suburbs, it would not even be an option. >> a little more difficult. >> it is a long commute. good idea. worth a try for sure. >> yeah.

>> for one month. thanks, alexis. >> okay. look at this in the north bay. heavy fog forced a hot air balloon to make a dramatic landing yesterday in santa rosa. mark freeland took the photos, a resident. there were eight people on board. he rushed to the school to see what was happening. >> he was able to lower it down onto the field. there were hundreds of kids out there. and the monitors, the teachers, the yard people were able to get the kids to get back away from the balloon so it could land safely. >> freeland said passengers had not expected to run into a bank of fog. in today's gma first look, a woman shot 12 times in a deadly rampage in cincinnati is telling her survival story. >> reporter: in this morning's gma's first look, the morning of september 6th. whitney austin, running late for work at fifth third headquarters

in cincinnati. she's on a conference call. she walks towards the the revolving door but never makes it inside. >> it felt like a burning sensati sensation. >> reporter: just moments before omar perez stormed into the lobby, armed with a handgun. whitney is struck and falls to the ground. >> i immediately started to cough up blood. and that's -- that's where my brain went toward i'm dying. >> reporter: police body camera video showing a terrifying scene as officers respond. and we'll have much more of our exclusive interview coming up at 7:00 a.m. with your gma first look, paula farris, abc news, new york. nike revealed its quarterly revenue reports and they are better than expected. >> believe in something.

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coming through the old trans bay terminal between beale streets. >> number three, this is impacting streets as well. you're encouraged not to drive into the city if you do not have to. zooming in on traffic maps, fremont is closed howard tore westbound 80 closed. i recommend taking harrison instead. >> number four, in accuweather, today will be the warmest day we have all week. it is going to be hot in the hottest spets. ful five, reps hired a female prosecutor to question dr. christine blasey ford tomorrow. on friday they will vote is on brett kavanaugh. >> number six, a brand-new mug shot of bill cosby. he was sentenced to at least three years in a pennsylvania state prison yesterday after he was convicted of sexual assault. >> number seven, dunkin' donuts

is dropping the doughnuts from its name and will just be known as did you think in. the change becomes official nationwide in january live team coverage of the salesforce shutdown, including what engineers have to do next and the impact it's having on the drive into san francisco. breaking down

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prince of falling through the air. why will smith is getting bungee with it. >> welcome to miami. no more will smith puns. it is wednesday, september 26th on a serious note, alexis is tracking a lot of trouble on the roadways if you're driving into the city. >> i sure am. all the details coming up shortly. the bearer of bad news unfortunately today. but the forecast is looking nice. >> if you like hot weather, you'll love today. you're in luck. spare the air day today. if you like bad air, you will like today. visibility, we have fog out there. it's dense in the north bay. zero on our visibility map. live doppler 7. that is as bad as it gets. thick fog in spots. outside we go. the exploratorium camera over san francisco, a little bit of cloud cover overhead. planner. the big story today, hazy skies.

spare the air day in effect. poorest air quality inland. santa clara by 4:00 away from the coast, it is going to be a warm to hot day. around the bay, a lot of 80s will pop up. inland, well into the 90s. today, though, is the hottest day we have all week. that's weather. a check of traffic with alexis. good morning. good morning, drew. we are tracking a major commuter alert for you, especially if you're taking the bay bridge and heading into downtown surface streets in san francisco. so checking out the toll plaza, metering lights on fairly early. 5:18 the official time. we are starting a backup into the maze. unless you're using the carpool lanes. once you make it onto the bridge, everything looking okay. a partial closure of the off-ramp. the flyover that transit agencies use, that is closed because the transit center is closed here this morning. then we have that fremont street closure. purple on the traffic maps between mission and howard. on top of all of that we have the dreamforce at the moscone

center, so howard is close well. back to you. thanks alexis, the cracked beam was discovered 10:00 yesterday morning on the third-level bus deck, but the terminal wasn't closed or evacuated until 4:30 in the afternoon. abc 7 news reporter a amy hollyfield is live at the terminal where the inspections continue phorpbthis morning. amy >> reporter: good morning, jessica. for all of our viewers in the east bay thinking about getting into their car and heading over here to san francisco, you might want to rethink that plan. look at what awaits you. of this is traffic coming off thereit i clod at howard. cars are being diverted. it is a mess. we are hearing a lot of horns honking from frustrated drivers. this is something to be avoided if you can. this is all because of the new salesforce transit center. it is now closed. and some of the surrounding

streets as well because of a cracked beam. they consider the beam unpredictable. so they are keeping people and cars at a distance. they made the decision to shut it down around 4:30 yesterday. this transit center just is opened a little more than a month ago. commuters yesterday said they couldn't believe it. officials seemed shocked as well. >> it is very disappointing we have to in convenience the public. but it is a safety issue and we take it very seriously and we can't take any chances. >> reporter: here is a picture from the san francisco chronicle of a worker looking at the cracked beam. it was discovered 10:00 yesterday morning while workers were installing ceiling panels. it is in the ceiling of the third level bus deck. it is underneath the roof deck so it has five feet of dirt on top of it. they don't have any information suggesting this is a widespread

issue. they are going to independent all of the beams now. so they started working on that last night. it will continue into the morning. that is whyee sou barriers and signs. you see caution tape, metal barriers, detour signs. arey have closed down this whole they say they don't know what caused the contraction crack. their investigation is just getting started. live in san francisco, amy hollyfield, abc 7 news. >> amy, how long until they can reopen the transit center? >> reporter: matt, they're saying it could take a couple of days until they even figure out what caused this. then they have to come up with their plan. so it could be a while. they might be able to have an update for us today at noon. >> thank you, amy, for that report in san francisco. we were a able to fly drone view 7 inside the terminal when it opened. you can see some of the steel beams here. these are not the affected beams but it shows you how prominent

they are in the building. >> the cracked beam is not the first problem in the transit center. uminks broke apart. workers have been patching the holes there. adding to the traffic challenge of the estimated 170,000 people for the dreamforce conference. abc 7 news was at the moscone center as the annual event at the center took over yesterday. conferencegoers are encouraged we use the abc 7 news app to send out this push alert when the news of the crack alert. put together a commuter resources page. we have information on every bus line that uses the salesforce transit center. enable push alerts to get the latest developments. developing news in the confirmation process for supreme court nominee brett kavanaugh. republicans have scheduled to vote after hiring a female prosecutor to question christine blasey ford. >> she has argued the senators

should ask her the questions themselves. nbc news reporter lana zak has the latest information. >> reporter: hi there, matt and jess kafplt at the same time chuck grassley says he is taking steps to help depoliticize tomorrow's hearing, we are also listening to president trump, who is accusing democrats of laughing behind the scenes. president trump has let go of the appearance of detachment tweeting overnight, the democrats are playing a high level con game in their vicious efforts to destroy a fine person. pray for brett kavanaugh and his family. the president casting a persians on claims made by blasey ford and deborah ramirez. >> they don't believe it themselves. >> reporter: the lawyer for ramirez, who is not yet scheduled to testify, tells cnn the republicans are engaged in politics. >> a lot of game playing going on by the majority party. >> reporter: republicans announced rachel mitchell, a republican prosecutor with sex

crimes experience. >> i think it's smart of them to get outside counsel. inadvertently somebody will do something that's insensitive. >> chuck grassley said the goal is to de-politicize the process and get to the truth. and warns about pre-judging. >> it's important to take allegations of those who have come forward, to take them seriously. >> reporter: but senators will not have a lot of time to deliberate. the vote within the committee has already been scheduled for friday, the very next day. reporting live from washington, lana zak, abc 7 news. lana, thank you. dion lim will be live from washington tomorrow. when christine blasey ford testifies. for for her reports online throughout the day. a proposed ikea store is getting pushback this morning. >> the commission voted 3-1 to not recommend building the new y.ore che tit final say next month.

ikea wants to build on an empty plot of land it owns near 580 and hacienda drive. while some say they would welcome the new store, opponents worry it could cause traffic congestion. approaching 5:38 on this wednesday morning. temperaturewise, a mix. napa in the 40s. oakland, san jose, mid if not upper 50s at this early morning hour. but the warming process will be very quick later this morning. hour by hour to show you the temperatures. by 11:00 this morning, well into the 70s, if not low a 80s in our warmest spots. a lot of sunshine today away from the coast. as we advance the clock, by 4:00 later this morning, a lot of 70s and 80s around the bay shoreline. inland, it will be a hot day today if you do not like the heat. our hottest spots well into the 90s if not upper 90s well into the day. it comes with poor air quality as well. today is a spare the air day.

air quality across the entire region anywhere from moderate to poor. if you have respiratory issues, you want to take it easy the next 24 hours. the next three days, take a look at the forecast. today will be the warm e. day we have all week. tomorrow, a little relief by a degree or two. by friday, we're calling this a dramatic drop in temperatures. back to where we should be this time of year with most spots in the 70s. so if you're not a fan of the he heat, you'll not like it today but you will love it by friday afternoon. the weather, big concern is the heat. traffic wise, a commuter alert. >> we certainly do. salesforce transit center remains closed this morning. yesterday a crack was discovered in one of the support beams. they are doing some investigations today. that means a few things for you. the old trans bay terminal is being used instead by transit agencies this morning. and then we have closures if you're driving as well. in fact, you're encouraged not to drive into the city.

part of the off-ramp into san francisco is closed. fremont itself is fully closed around the salesforce transit center between mission and howard. stick to the left side and use harrison exit instead. everything looking okay right now although metering lights were on early, around 5:18. all lanes closed in the south bay. northbound 85 before blossom hill, a 20-minute delay. crash was blocking the left lane. someone rear-ended the engine on the scene. why some riders are seeing department of homeland security officers on patrol. new reports revealing details about this close call at sf on o. why the airline involved is pointing a finger at the airport >> how does a delicious robot burger sound? the burger is not made of

how do you take two selfies with one phone? -what? -[ scoffs ] never mind. [ camera shutters click ] by hour, starting out with some fog. temperatures in the 50s. a good amount upper 70s to lower 80s. it's a warm day in theas e treg

inland, well into the 90s. san francisco, high of 70 later today. 87, san jose. 92 the high in santa rosa. accuweather seven-day forecast in six minutes. matt? finger at sfo after it almost crashed into a line of planes on a taxiway. air canada said it is hard to distinguish the right runway because of bad lighting at sfo. ntsb released findings, including pilot fatigue. sfo said they are already making changes. >> i would view any party's input, including faa, the city of san francisco, who owns the airport, air canada on finding a defensive position. >> the finding that canada allows its pilots to fly planes when they are fatigued and up for 19 hours to me is very, very troubling and it ought to be changed. >> ntsb will issue its final report in the coming weeks.

bart passengers have been seeing homeland security officers patrolling trains. the chronicle reports the officers are part of a normal anti-terrorism checks an and customs enforcement. they are part of the v.i.p.r. team. or visible intermode al prevision and response team. they patrolled during the week of super bowl 50 and warriors three victory parades. according to the mercury news, city council voted last night to allow new billboards on city-owned land. they say it will bring in more revenue. according to the chronicle, boot and shoes service held a

symbolic grand reopen to go celebrate its transition to new owners. it was sold in april after 30 former employees accused him of sexual harassment and abuse of power. he said his behavior was inappropriate. his attorney said he's committed to repairing the damage >> in the east bay, uc berkeley will open a brand-new locker room. it offers 16 private changing rooms to start. project director said they benefit a wide range of students who might not feel comfortable in traditional locker rooms. >> gender nonconforming or trans who may want privacy. it could be a student who doesn't want to change in front of their professor or in front of your co-workers. >> people with body

issues, strict religious beliefs were also on the list. cal students pushed for this facility and raised much of the $2.7 million to build it. san francisco's first robot burger joint is welcoming walk-in customers. i first told you about this when it opened in june. 20 computers, 350 sensors and 50 actuators cook and assemble burgers. the first customers needed a ticket to get in. now it is open to walk-ins wednesdays, thursdays, fridays for lunch. chefs worked on the project to make sure that the burger is tasty. he is not a stunt double. will smith actually bungee jumped near the grand canyon this week. >> he was celebrating his 50th birthday yesterday.

he described it from pure terror to absolute bliss. it was live streamed on youtube and raised money to help children in other countries get access to education. i feel like will smith is living his best life right now. >> he sure is. look at that. >> he's everywhere but on movies. he's doing all of this great stuff. >> making ton of money. >> he already did. >> did that, yeah. >> looks good for 50. >> he does. >> still bungee jumping out of airplanes or helicopters. >> good for him. outdoor activities, get them in early today, guys. it will get warm. it will get hot. it will see our air quality declining the next couple of hours. outside right now temperaturewise we're in the 40s and tpeuft50s for the most part. look at our highs later today in our microclimate. starting with the south bay. 92, morgan hill. 84 sunny vail. it will be warm. equally as warm away from the coast along the a pa things la.

84, redwood city. 64, half moon bay. later today, we will make it to 70 this afternoon. 64 daly city. north bay, 80s and 90s. 92, santa rosa. 88, sonoma. 86, san rafael. warm in the east bay. 82, union city. 83 in fremont with afternoon sunshine. inland it is going to be hot. we're in the 90s. also inland, it will feature the poorest air quality today. it is a spare the air day. 98, redwood. 97 in livermore. autumn heat today. much cooler on friday. leads to a comfortable cool weekend. and we're looking at monday and tuesday of next week for a chance of showers across the region. here's alexis. >> good morning, drew. if you are just waking up and joining us here today,

salesforce transit center is closed this morning. really we have no estimate when it will reopen. they are doing safety inspections after the crack was found yesterday. fremont closed from howard to mission. and the off-ramp from westbound 80 shutdown. i recommend harrison or an exit further into san francisco instead. transit is using the trans bay terminal instead. casual carpool location may be affected as well. please keep all of that in mind if you can avoid driving into san francisco, that is highly recommended. also avoid northbound 85. a major sig-alert. all lanes are blocked at blossom hill road due to two crashes. the first blocking the left lane. someone came along and rear-ended the fire engine responding to that initial crash. no estimate when it will reopen. sky 7 at the scene. next traffic update just before 6:00. alexis, thank you. a big announcement from mark

benioff. he announced salesforce is donating $15.5 million to help support students and faculty in both the san francisco and oak land unified school districts in the upcoming year. >> i started sales force so i could give back to the city that i love and care for so much. to have a company that lets me do that, that's all that matters. >> the company is also donating $2 million to organizations that work directly with the homeless. a million little things shows a friend trying to deal with a buddy's suicide and the danger of theirhoo take her own life and survived. a growing movement giving hope and help to others a new warning about the technology that is supposed to keep us safe in our cars. many of us are misusing it and putting ourselves in danger. but first, there's cher,

5:54 a.m. a fair amount of sunshine from the coast. hot day. 80s and 90s away from the coast. it's also a spare the air day in effect with moderate to poor air quality across the region. jessica? drew, thank you. california may give you more money if you buy an all-electric car. that's the state's air resources. it is considering increasing

subsidy from $2,500 to $4,500 per vehicle. a hearing is scheduled for friday. it is the latest attempt to off set changes the trump administration is make to go environmental regulations. the federal tax credit is being used. dunkin' donuts is getting rid of "doughnuts." it's not what you think. they are dropping it from its name and will just be be dunkin. the change becomes official nationwide in january. the move is to reflect the increasing focus on coffee and other drinks. the bay bridge toll plaza. 5:18 today. pretty early start. it will likely be a very challenging commute into san francisco from the east bay. salesforce transit center is closed. if you're just joining us this morning, they are doing safety

inspections today. zooming in, look act surface streets, the closure of free mont between howard and mission around the salesforce transit center. that is really starting to stack up as you exit the bridge. take harrison off-ramp instead. or better yet, use mass transit. leave that vehicle is at home. now let's check in with meteorologist drew. >> the three-day forecast, mild in the 70s most parts away from the coast. peninsula, east bay, well into the 80s. hottest spots in the 90s. a little bit of relief tomorrow. the big cooldown friday. dramatic drop in temperatures. back to reality to finish out the temperatures mainly in the 60s and 70s. matt, jessica. drew, thank you. a milestone for the san francisco asian art museum. the mayor was in attendance for the ground-breaking ceremony on a major expansion project. the museum on larkins street is adding a new exhibition pavilion

with a huge open floor space. and an art terrace where they can host programs and special events. it will be open during construction. a system to alert people of firings. a crack was discovered in a critical beam and what you need to know about getting around the problem if you're coming into san francisco today. plus, did meghan markle make a mistake getting out of

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wee thhe drew tuma. >> patchy dense fog in spots. the north bay and along the coast, that's our worst areas. you see zero on the board. that's as bad as it gets. thick fog in parts of the north bay. foover san francisco right now. 12-hour day managerer, today is the hottest day we have all week. the warm weather comes with poor air quality as well. it is a spare the air day in effect across the region. temperatures away from the coast, well into the 80s and 90s. all right. that's weather. a check of the roads and that commuter alert for alexis. good morning. good morning, drew. we have closures due to the salesforce tran silt center closure. we have fremont closed. very busy area, as i'm sure you know, between howard and mission right around the salesforce transit center. also partially closing the fremont off-ramp from westbound 80. the bay bridge commute, the flyover, the left lane that transit agencies use to get