♪ try my $4 mi mchies with marinara or ranch. back at jack in the box. building a better bay area for a safe and secure future. this is abc 7 news. things are really heating up in the bay area. we're under an excessive heat warning this labor day weekend with temperatures expected to spike to 110 or higher in some east bay cities. >>forecasts in the north bay, highs in the south wav is just beginning. or to is will bebrutal>> gustywind, h

only hot temperatures today, even warmer weather tomorrow and then to finish out the holiday weekend, we're going to find increasing fire dangers. let's talk about where we are right now. temperatures are well into the 90s, it's 104 in san ramone right now, 101 in santa rosa. 95 in san jose, 95 in oakland. 95 in red wood city. the city is warm with a temperature of 85 degrees. excessive heat warnings and advisers are officially in effect right now and this heat is with us for several days. these will last until mon wthe whole entire holiday weekend. so let's go hour by hour. later on this evening, t 70s an. so it is a warm night with little relief overnight. we will stay in the 60s and 70s to start the day tomorrow. that means tomorrow afternoon,

hotter than today. we'll look at those numbers. the fire danger and the full accuweather forecast. >> we will see you then, thank you. in some parts of the bay area, we can not head to the water over the weekend due to wildfire damage. because of the pandemic some beaches are closed in marin county. reserve.s in pacifica, the and santa cruz county beach itsebeachs are only opened a few hours each day. we talked to people who headed to stenson beach to escape the 75ling beach. >> reporter: stenson beach in the north bay was a hot s ttpoo record-breaking bay area heat. >> we have a friend that comes every saturday religiously. so we want to join them this weekend. >> reporter: body boarding to football among the activities on the beach, while for others, ac

front of a computer working from home for so long that i just want to be able to relax in an open environment. >> reporter: but the crowd is a cause for concern. cases of covid-19 jumped nationwide after memorial day weekend and there was a similar pattern after the fourth of july. >> so sometimes you are opened, sometimes you are not. >> reporter: on saturday, stenson beach parking lots were packed. >> well, theres i concern. i would say everybody as you can see for yourself is pretty much social distancing. i don't see groups knowing each other that are together. most of the groups are tight. they're together. they know each other. i think the social distancing out here is good. >> it is very hot. i get out, hope for some wind. >> reporter: mike howard came out with friend and family. streets in the downtown were closed off for outdoor dining. it may be hot, howard says, the

family needed to out. >> evenet g though it's hot, i' rather be out than cupid out in the house. >> the market todd senior center is one of three in marin county that will be opened until sunday. abc 7 news. >> on the peninsula, beaches are opened at half moon bay and despite pleas from the city, many appeared to ignore social distancing guidelines while they cooled off this afternoon. people still flocked to pacificia, even though beaches there are closed until tuesday morning. take a look, traffic moved slowly along highway 1 this afternoon. local officials closed beach front parking lots and city leaders say people expected of violating the beach closure order could get citation and face fines. there are designations to keep cool this holiday weekend. in santa clara, centers are

opened at the cupertino and roosevelt and may fair community centers all are following social distancing regulations. the could stain the state's power friday. we are under a flex alert for the holiday weekend. there is a possibly ofllorin mg power officials say there are none scheduled right now. instead, utility companies will focus on conservation during peak hours from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m.. state wide flex alert runs through labor day. alail exon ourpl website abc7ne. firefighters continue to make progress against the biggest wildfires in california. containment has gone up in the bay area. the seu lightning complex has burned the most nearly

397,000. it's 86% contained. evacuation ordered for santa clara have been lifted. they are working gilroy and morgan hill to put out the rest of the fire. they hope to have containment a week from today. the lightning complex has charred acres and is 89% contained. in the santa cruz mountains, the czu lightning complex is 61% contained. evacuation orders have been reduced to warnings in buehler creek and san mateo county. cal fire is warning homeowners to prepare for traffic as they return because crews are still working in the area. we have the latest on evacuation orders, road closures and repopulation zones on our website. go to abc7news.com. contra costa firefighters

are investigating how a fire started inside a swimming facility while it was closed. it caught fire this morning. crews rescued one person from an attic store room. that victim was treated for smoke inhalation. they are closed the rest of the day while firefighters investigate. california is seeing a decrease in the test positivity at 4.8% over the last 14 days. our state reported nearly 5,000 new cases since yesterday, bringing the total to more than 733 statewide. here in the bay area, confirmed cases topped 92,000 with more than 1200 deaths. nationally, the u.s. is closing in on 3 million cases. the race for a vaccine is ramping up with astrazeneca joining moderna in crystal phase 3 trials. san francisco's biggest festto bes iv cancelled in the spring. but the spirit carnivale

lives on this carnivalencisco is sponraso sring f a health fair. people can sign up for health insurance and get tested for covid-19. the event's organizers explains why it's hit the latino community so hard. >> because the simple fact we're the front-line workers. we never had the opportunity to shelter in place. >> carnivale's health fairoon until 5:00. it also features a job fair that aims to help restaurant workers and oughts who have lost jobs during the pandemic. california's mask policy led to a tense standoff. >> you guys will have to killto inspectors. what the safety isbout an encounter that's gone rogue. >> who is your favorite player? >> matt jackson.

>> that's a pretty good one. >> a big win today off the field for the as.

in the east bay, a deadly hit and-and run crash is now being investigated as a hol side. contra county chp found the body at 1:00 a.m. the investigation is being turned over to the contra costa sheriff's office now. this death comes the day after contra costa chp cracked down on drivers aiming at pedestrians. enforcement resulted in nearly 70 citations and three impounded

vehicles. meanwhile, san jose police are investigating a deadly crash between an ambulance and a pedestrian. the victim was lying in the road when he was hit. the victim was not inside a crosswalk and the ambulance was driving without lights and a patient. the ambulance crew tried to save his life, but he died later in a hospital from his injuries. there are new developments with a restaurant that's asking customers not to wear masks in the sierra foothills. the video now shows the owners refusing to let state inspectors inside their business interest you guys will have to kim t.rsfi officers escorted cal osha inspectors. cal osha even had a court order to examine the restaurant. mappedy rodriguez shot the video you are seeing. she represents a group called reopen eldorado county. >> people aren our constitutional rights. that's what it comes down to.

>> cal osha said it visited. the chp says they were there on a safety standby. the apple bistro remained opened despite being ordered to close major league baseball is making the fifth consecutive childhood cancer awareness day. teams are partnering withstand up to cancer for virtual meet and greets between players and cancer patients. five players are taking part. they took questions from an 11-year-old. >> do you have any advice for me? i sponsor a scrimmage in a few hours. a game. >> go out there. be with your buddies and go some ball. enjoy that time with your friends, enjoy that timeout on the field and playing baseball. it is a special time and it's memories that you will always veha. is so precious.

that young man will never forget those words. virtual chats will continue for tomorrow. the team is angr ngti kids ages 2 to 18. zoos in california are helping anim their coolpal ksee during this heat wave. >> we definitely have some fun planned for them. >> coming up w chips at the l.a. zoo are keeping their cool and good advice before you take your pet for a walk. and i'm meteorologist knick

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people are sharing in the love this holiday weekend with these hearts at san francisco parks. we found people out today using socially atois o dtafed flowers.

the park alliance is calling it a hashtag park your hearts campaign. they will appear inial mo park and grand canyon. it's a part of a campaign to raise money for parks in the city. well, much of california is dealing with the sweltering heat. at the l.a. zoo they're taking steps to keep the zoo cool. it's home to 1,400 animals and temperatures could soar to 110 degrees. so the zoo is taking measures to keep those animals cool for the chimps, it's freezing treats. >> chimpanzees fruits and vegetables. so we'll freeze a different variety of apples and oranges and carrots. >> very tasty. vets also say, don't forget about the safety of your own pets. they say if you can't hold your hands-on the concrete for more than three or five second, then it's just too hot for your pet's paws. a of reference. all right, i hate to ask.

how hot will it get for us? >> yeah, beyond tomorrow, we are tracking several records that will likely be broken. we are talking our likely spots going otomorrow. it will be a downright dangerous day in terms of our heat. the heat wave will peak tomorrow. after tomorrow, we'll gradually cool off. a live look from our tower camera, no fog. we still have haze and are dealing with air quality. n cha. another spare in the air day tomorrow. it's extended into labor day, itself. a record streak does continue. we will fluctuate between moderate and poor. right now, it's all about those temperatures. look at these numbers. this is incredible when we talk about september heat. 103 in san ramone. 95 in redwood city.

91 in oakland. the city has cooled off a little bit. we're at 82, which is very warm. overnight tonight, we are talking little relief. there is no fog to be found. i don't have night, it's warm in the 60s and 70. this is the launchpad to warm up very quickorom t futwroure trac if you do want to get an exercise in early, say a run outside, do it first thing at 8:00 a.m. we're in the 70s and our warmest spots. by 10:00 a.m., those numbers compel to the low 90s already in our hottest cities. before lunch, we are approaching 100 degrees around the bay shore line, we are talking 80s and 90s before you sit down to lunch tomorrow. so a closer look at our highs, look at some of these numbers. we're looking for 102. that would be record breaking. one of seven if morgan hill. along the peninsula, 101 in redwood city. the coast in the upper 70s to

lower 80s. now, san francisco, there will be a wide range in our temperatures, the eastern side, the financial district, hunters point, the mission will be in the low 90s, 93 degrees. the western side, the outer 0s tow 8nd mission will be in the uppers. the north bay will be warm tomorrow, triple digits. 96 for oakland, 98 union city. and you can really see these temperatures inland, this would be record breaking for livermore, 112 the forecasted high. 110 in 111 the high in pleasanton. take it easy out there. find breaks in the shade, hydrate with water. here's the accuweather forecast. dangerous risk tomorrow. then on tuesday, a fire weather watch will go into effect in the north bay hills and east bay hills for strong wind gusts in our hills. good news, the wind calm down wednesday and the heat eases for

the rest of the seven-day forecast. really tomorrow, this heat is no joke. take it easy if you have to be outside for long periods of time. >> the cooldown couldn't come soon enough. eric, your worst fears are a reality. >> i'm a big boy, i'll handle it. thank you, drew. chris alvarez joins us with a look at sports. >> it's the cutdown day, the 9ers have a key start. the as responded one day

now abc 7 sports with chris

alvarez. >> well, the as are a little rusty last night. they were playing nearly their first game in a week. oakland had a shutout in san diego. game two of the series a little different. bob mel ven stayed in the shade. of course, it's a hot one. the as getting on the board first. bottom one, matt olsen rips one to right. he's been struggling for a three or four day will work. he helped himself. a nice reaction from the former a so far. a good play there from the lefty. bottom of the 7, lirianlirian as one it. teams across the league setting their 53-man rogser. the 9ers waived injured ross reynolds. debo has been activated.

9ers preparing for the home opener next week the champions activated him from the non-injury list. that makes him eligible to potentially play. he served an ankle. he would have had to miss the first six weeks of the season. it's big deal. he had six scores last season. of note, the practice squad has been increased from 10-to-12 players. it's different for the guys that had been cut. alex smith's jourp m jourp m jom the the things-year-old quarterback is entering h 14 season. het he thirquarterback. they start at home next sunday against philly. hey, did you see this?

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a stockton cat is headed to a rescue in the bay areas after using one of its nine rankie th paralyzed. she came to the shelter in bad shape last march after she was shot in the back. after one surgery and a little love, physical therapy as well, frankie doesn't seem to know anything is wrong. he got a special dinner and so did all the animals before her

big sendoff. it's scary to see those x-rays. glad to see she is okay. >> hey, she tonight, breaking news as tensions escalate in two american cities. and authorities brace for another night of potential violence. portland at a boiling point. pepper spray and police batons during another night of clashes. and new details about the antifa activist accused of killing a pro-trump supporter before he was killed by u.s. marshals. the new evidence from surveillance images. at the same time, chaos in the streets of rochester, new york, as anger over the death of daniel prude, and that shocking police video, drove a third night of demonstrations. protesters scaring away diners at one restaurant. the driver of a car spraying something into the crowd before hitting the gas and taking off. and late today, news in that homicide investigation. also developing tonight, a

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