the dry winter coupled with previous dry winters. windy conditions. fire season is early. >> the drought crisis increasing fire. brush fires flaring up sparking fears of an early and explosive season to come. firefighters are already getting to work. good morning. it sunday, may 23. i'm liz kreutz. we are live in abc7, hulu live, and wherever you stream. let's get to the fire conditions today and a quick look at the weather with meteorologist lisa argen. 2021 is shaping up to be the third driest season in 170 years.

we have the sea breeze and low clouds. .gov stratus that is bringing partly cloudy skies to the peninsula. we will have the sea breeze, south winds keeping it cool in spots. 52, san francisco. 54, half moon bay. winds will be hobart 21 miles per hour this afternoon. southwest wind up to 28 miles per hour. 53, santa rosa. santa cruz, mid-60s for today. we will be in the mid-60s by noontime. 50s at the coast. afternoon, 2 to 4 spots. oakland, upper 60s. the fog comes back tonight and we will talk about the mini warm-up in the week ahead coming up. san francisco police are investigating a shooting in the son oma district that left a man dead.

this happen last night on mission street between seventh and eighth. when officers arrived, they found a man in his mid-20s in his car who had been shot. he died a short time later. no arrests have been made. on the east coast, shooting during a house party in new jersey left two people did and a dozen others injured. within 100 people were at the home for the party. the victims were a 30-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman. one of the 12 injured is in critical condition. police have not made any arrests. a windswept fire in sonoma county is under control after destroying at least one building along the western side of highway 101. flames broke out just before 2:00 yesterday afternoon. at one point forcing a temporary closure 101 over concerns of spot fires. flames scorched 10 acres before firefighters got the upper

hand. nobody was hurt. investigators are trying to determine if the fire started in the building or in brush nearby and spread. >> it's another reminder that this year setting up to be one of the earliest and potentially longest fire seasons on record. a year after the most destructive season ever, the state can barely take much more. lori anthony has that part of the story from east bay. >> reporter: is go time for these goats. as they play a key role in a fire season that is heating up month ahead of schedule. with fires like this eight acre event on a day that wasn't particularly warm. all signs are putting two a fire season that is approaching its peak way too early. >> we are experiencing fiwe normally don't see until june or july. >> reporter: the fire district

is ramping up with ongoing wildfire training and hiring of separate hand crews to supplement those provided by cal fire. the goal is to be ready now. >> the dry winter coupled with previous dry winters, high temperatures, windy conditions. fire season has changed. >> reporter: goats r us has change to meet the need. 10,000 strong with herds of animals working to reduce grasses that can help turn a small fire into a devastating fire storm. >> the number of people using the goats has ramped up. people who of steep hillsides, a lot of open space, they don't want to use machinery, and they don't want to use chemical means of dealing with it. >> reporter: in contra costa county, the concern of fire da a deadline strong for manage their

vegetation, get rid of tall grasses like this. >> anything dry or dead around their house, it has a significant impact on how ferocious and fast a fire can spread. >> reporter: it will take everyone doing their part to keep this year's fire threat in check. >> we send regular forecast alerts on their free abc7 app. you can use it to check weather conditions right down to your neighborhood. it's free to download in the app store. one of san francisco's most recognizable churches, grace cathedral, will reopen for the first time since the pandemic started. the church last held in-person services in march 2020. now that worshipers are being welcomed, the men of the cathedral choir will return for live singing. race cathedral is requiring masks and protect capacity is limited to ensure social distancing.

services will be live streamed. more than a dozen churches are honoring the memory of george floyd as this week marks one year since his death. race and social justice is one of the key pillars as abc7 cornell barnard shows us, even a well-known nba name shut up for a prayer vigil to offer his thoughts. >> we are stronger together. >> reporter: t leader spoken parade outside palo alto city hall. >> as we call over justice and righteousness. >> reporter: all in memory of george floyd. >> we are here to remember him and pray for god to be at work to come against racial injustice in this country. >> more justice. more peace. unified goals we should strive to reach. >> reporter: sevel hure everybod il. >> repter:incl

this ayer. >> give your piece today to african-american families, police brutality and racial injustice. >> reporter: toward floyd died after former minneapolis police officer derek chauvin named kneeled on his neck for more than nine minutes. floyd repeatedly said he couldn't breathe. >> i'm grateful for the verdict. it was the right one. we still lost a man, a father, and american, and we are here to remind each other that -- >> reporter: others say they came to the vigil because they are outraged at the rise of hate against the asian community. >> racial injustices for my., our elders, and us and of course, our children. >> reporter: many see stopping hate sounds impossible. many faith leaders believe they have a starting point.

>> having cross-cultural relationships. get to know people who come from different backgrounds. open our hearts to one another. this is part of the solution. >> defendant more how you can be an ally in these discussions on race and social justice, go to lisa argen dashed abc7news.com and take action for ideas and support. a rental assistance pop-up to help people experiencing hardship because of the pandemic. this runs from 10:00 until 3:00 in san rafael. registration is not required but you need to bring documents including your i.d., proof of income like a w-2 or bank statement, and proof of tenancy. the county will have vaccines if you haven't gotten your shot plications for that assistance. abc7 is on vaccine watch. we saw a first of its kind pride themed event in the south

bay. people 12 and older got the shot at east ridge mall. organizers from the nonprofit project more say it was important to create an inclusive opportunity for anyone who wanted the vaccine. >> lgbtq are some of the most marginalized within our area and we want to make sure they have the fair opportunity in an affirming environment to get the vaccinations they deserve and need. >> another vax with pride event will happen wednesday at the indian health center. hours are 10:00 until 4:00. it's open to anyone 18 and older. you do not need an appointment. still ahead. those roller coasters, the carousel, the concessions, area theme parks are back, but there is doubt over how the future will look. a live look outside this morning at the golden gate bridge.

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seeing a couple dozen satellites. highway patrol dispatchers said people were calling them. starlink is a spacex project to launch satellites and beam internet to earth. 's covid metrics continue to improve. more is opening up including several theme parks. abc7 reporter matt boone got a taste at california great america. >> ♪ >> reporter: with a touch of fanfare and some good weather, california's great america we the roller coasters for the first time since new year's eve 2019. >> we been waiting for this for quite some time. >> reporter: barb recently came on as general manager just as the state announced theme parks could open april 1. >> once they say to go, things have to happen. right inspections which can slow you down because there's lots of regulations. hiring the staff. >> reporter: she said the employee about 2000 people each

season. a driver for the south bay economy. >> we see ourselves as part of the economic recovery. tourism is coming back theme parks our regional community theme parks will be vital for that recovery. >> reporter: the chance to write a real roller coaster. >> that was amazing. >> scary but fun. >> reporter: more enjoyable than this roller coaster of a year. >> that we wouldn't be able to go here. >> reporter: she came for her birthday. she and her mom pleasantly surprised they didn't have to spend another celebration in isolation. >> we get to do something fun outside with the kids. >> reporter: asks are still required with reminders to social distance and sanitize. they are still figuring out what it will look like after june 15 when the state reopens. >> we are excited. we have been talking to the state and looking at the guidelines and we will continue

to do that. >> reporter: gilroy gardens welcomed back visitors as well. they are offering adult tickets for the price of kids admission. at great america, if you want to go inside, you've got to go online first and make a reservation. a pretty nice day to go to a theme park. >> if you are headed to the beach, a little on the breezy side. right now it looks gorgeous. mid-60s with the wind and 20 miles per hour, but the afternoon sea breeze across the bay will pick up again. details on that and the rest of your weekend and the last week of may, next. scientists say they're lirniaoa dangerous predator ine whatiswh

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researchers say there's something lurking in the water of the california coast. you may not like to hear it it's the number of great white sharks. but, the same researchers say it is good news. marine experts have spent 20 years studying the predators from santa cruz all the way to the farallon islands. it's an area sometimes called the red triangle. >> it is indicative that the

ecosystems we have here are healthy. healthy enough to support, they are healthy enough to support this population of really big predators. >> some different strategies to protect them appeared to be working. each has a unique dorsal fin which makes them easier to track. scientists say the population increase does not mean we will see more attacks. that is good news. >> i know some servers and i have a son who is a surfer. that is concerning. this is where we live. good morning. looking at a nice day out there. you will need the jacket for the next couple of hours. a little south wind and clouds out there. the san mateo coast across the bay over into oakland and

fremont. elsewhere, it is sunny and southern california has low clouds also from santa barbara through los angeles and the cloud cor in e tains. that is has forever to move ou look at this beautiful shot. this is mt. rose where they are looking at those clouds. the threat of rain and snow, but not today. 57, san jose. 54, the city. this is homewood where you can see how pretty it will be today with sunshine and temperatures in the 60s with the 50s right now. 57 novato. 59, concord. view with the sun the bay bridge and a bit of a breeze. partly cloudy coast and be. mpatures come tuesday.

before and after tuesday, within about 5 degrees of average. looking at a comfortable week ahead with no big swings in heat which is good news. today, half moon bay looking kind of cloudy. maybe a few peeks of sun around point more is and marin. this afternoon, mostly sunny. the fog comes back overnight. if you high clouds for monday. then a sunny afternoon. typical of springtime, the breeze, 5:00 from 15 to 30 miles per hour later today. it does get breezy. then the winds dial back. the fog pulls back and we get the breeze again. 3:00 tomorrow with winds up to 30 miles per hour. calistoga and oakland, 20 miles per hour in the east bay and fremont, 22 miles per hour throughout the afternoon. tomorrow we warmup, mito upper 80s in inland valleys.

elsewhere, low 70s around the be. tuesday, the only day where the temperatures take a slight dip. a system will allow a sea breeze out there. by wednesday, we are warm again. highs today from 60 in the city, 78 in oakland. 75, livermore, and upper 70s and the north bay. nice looking week ahead with

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roku or other streaming devices. let's get a final check of the weather. it's becoming mostly sunny out there. it will be a bit breezy. 80 inland. upper 60s at the bay. a bit warmer tomorrow. slightly cooler tuesday and temperatures stabilize upper 50s coast side and mid-80s inland. pretty typical. we are off of bitterly. thank you for joining us. i am liz kreutz. the monaco grand prix is next at 9:30. at noon nba countdown for the western conference game one between the lakers and phoenix suns. tipoff is at 12:30. 5:00, "american idol" will crown it's next winter in the three-hour live finale and it will air again at 8:00 p.m. that's followed by abc7 news at 11:00. thank you for joining us. have a great sunday.

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