>> building a better bay area, moving forward, finding solutions, this is abc seven news. >> money from the fire, it changes you. >> heartbreak and destruction as wildfires reduce home struggle and level and historic town. firefighters battling conditions as a people remain unaccounted for. i am julian glover. we will get every thing related to the dixie fire. you are watching abc seven news. that's get a look at the forecast francis --

frances: here is look at live doppler seven. clouds along the coast and fog with possible drizzle. temperatures in the 50's and 60's. cool spots in santa rosa. brentwood 64. here is a look at air quality. we have good air quality around the bay area due to a stronger onshore flow. notice we still have unhealt to very unhealthy air quality for the interior areas, especially toward the sierra. notice by this afternoon, we will have better air quality but hazy conditions. tomorrow, as the sea breeze picks up, it definitely helps push the smoke east and out of the way. we will see improving air quality tomorrow. there is still the aalert.

you see some fog at the golden gate ridge. julian: this mornin thi county sheriff's officials looking for a people unaccounted for the dixie fire is burning. fire is on track to become the second-largest fire and california state history. it has torched 435,000 acres. containment on the fire dropped from 35% to 21% as firefighters battle intense conditions. the river of fire has burned 26 acres and is 40% contained. the fires are tw burning. we have more from plumas county. >> leaving his home of 47 years, he knows the heartbreak of his neighbors in greenville, but he thinks his house might still be standing. a few miles south in crescent

mills. >> i feel for the people who have already lost everything. not to be selfish, but i i want to join them. >> he gave us an address because like so many others here he doesn't know if the dixie fire took his home. >> there was a firestorm storm out of this world. >> he was one of the last to leave greenville and gave us an address to check on. >> if its standing, i will be one happy sucker. >> on the road to greenville, a live fire operation stopped us in our tracks. firefighters have initiated a back burn, lighting the side to burn up the fuel and a or slow the spread. >> he just lost his home he just lost everything. >> back at the shelter, compassion with restrictions and the delta variant on the rise.

temperature checks and masks are back. >> he said i need a hug because covid restrictions say we don't hug and i said, hey, i'll give you a hug. if i get in trouble, forgive me, i'm sorry, but he needed a hug. julian: that was luke cleary reporting. the river fire has also left a trail of destruction, wiped out 100 homes near colfax and threatening 3000 more. frank robinson captured this video before he had to evacuate his own. he returned to find his worst fears come true. >> it is completely gone. all of our neighbors, great neighbors. julian: official site california has seen a 150% increase in areas burned compared to 2020. it is only august and it has been historic. we continue our team coverage in

the east bay where a reading show the air is unhappy -- unhealthy for sensitive groups. >> people feeling the impact of the smoky skies. someboting on my che.opted tovik my eyes were burning and watery and i felt congested. >> i felt a little in my eyes. >> i started choking and my throat got super dry like i was having an allergy attack. >> in some parts, reading show the air was unhealthy for sensitive groups. the bay area air quality district said hi elevations e high elevations make worsening conditions. that is why they are telling people to keep their windows and doors shut. >> i went out and thought today is the day i'm going to take a

brisk walk and then i looked outside and said, no i'm not. >> i might just scale might hike back a bit and not spend as much time exposed to it. >> residents knowing all too well the reality of having fires burning at home. >> it is not fog, it is smoke come which reminded me last year of the orange sky. >> we do know firefighters continuing to battle the number of wildfires raging north. >> i feel terrible for people in these areas that are closer to the fires because it is hot and scary. >> air quality management district is issuing an advisory this week until saturday because of the smoke. julian: you can quality where you live on our website, 87 -- abc seven news.com. all you have to do is view our

app. now to the latest on the surging delta variant. the u.s. is averaging 100,000 new covid cases per day and there is an vaccination milestone to report. 50% of all americans are not fully vaccinated. every state reporting high or substantial community transmission fueled by the delta variant. researchers tracking another variant called lambda. it is now reaching the u.s. in small numbers. earlier data suggests it may chip away at vaccine efficacy. a new cdc study finds that people who were unvaccinated were more than twice as likely to be reinfected compared to those who are vaccinated. vaccine team team team experts to find out why. >> it is the argument use not to

get vaccinated, i've had covid, therefore i don't need the vaccine. i'm somewhat protected. it turns out that is not entirely true. the cdc released a study reporting that individuals who had covid 19 are twice as likely to get reinfected. >> i don't know exactly how protective or how much the protection from natural infection will last. >> a doctor has been studying the long-term impact of covid-19 and says immune response from natural infection is not as high as previously anticipated. >> this study from the cdc proves that vaccines are going to be necessary to achieve full tech. >> in the cdc study, those infected with covid-19 in 2020 experienced a reinf of 2021. that's about the same time the delta variant intensified across the u.s.. >> hopefully this will push a number of people who have been holding out thinking they don't

need a vaccine to go ahead and get vaccinated. >> the delta variant accounts for more than 83% of virus across the u.s.. a doctor at the gladstone institute agrees with the cdc cdc data but said reinfection's could be more than twice -- reinfections could be twice as likely. >> we are fronting the numbers higher than the cdc is reporting. >> that is very likely -- we are finding the numbers higher than the is reporting. >> that is very likely. >> study show the vaccine is 99% effective at preventing hospitalizations. julian: happening today, california republican delegates are voting on which candidate for the recall. the candidate must receive of today's vote, so that is very

possible they're not -- may not be somewhat elected. as you wake up, we are checking in on the forecast. frances: here is a live shot looking at the fog and low clouds spilling into downtown san francisco, where it is currently 57 degrees. today's high will be 67 in san francisco, a few days cooler. everyone will cool down. improving air quality through the weekend. i will have your seven-day forecast, coming up. julian: also ahead, four months after reopening, some are closing again. how it is costing them big bucks. college remains uncertain. a restraining order issued by a judge.

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julian: breakthrough covid cases causing restaurants in the bay area shut down to keep staff and customers safe. kate larsen found out how some are handling the closures. kate: temporary restaurant closures due to covid cases. thisthisthisthisthisthisthis staff member was closed, they after a staff member tested positive. it is like ptsd again. kate: she is the assistant director to the restaurant association and feels there have been only a handful of san francisco closures but after surviving a shut down, each one is painful. >> they are having to temporarily close, not because they are being dictated but they

can't physically staff the restaurant if some of the workers are out on quarantine. >> we have been closed a week and probably another week. kate: he is the owner of a restaurant and despite mandating the vaccine for his employees, three staff members tested positive for covid, all breakthrough cases. >> it is deflating because we felt once everyone was vaccinated and all the steps we took to get through to this point we were hoping we were on the back end of it. we had no positive cases for 14 months prior to this. kate: safety does not come cheap. it will cost them $75,000 and only running at 50% capacity because of staffing constraints. >> it is a huge loss of revenue and certainly not a time we can lose revenue. kate: if you want to help them out, bring a mask, don't show up if you feel sick, get

vaccinated, and be kind because everyone is shortstaffed. julian: the delta variant is pushing back or canceling more bay areas return to work plans. wells fargo told its employees it is extending work from home policy until october. meanwhile, google has pushed back return to work date to mid october. linkedin work remotely permanently. many school districts returning to in person learning, including oakland unified district starting on monday. but the big question, is it safe? what happens if a child or staff member gets covid. melanie woodrow has that. >> sanitizer, cleaning, lots of extra masks. melanie: well -- -- -- -

back. >> i have to fill out a form every day. if i am not feeling ok i request a sub. you will have a tent on site if you feel sick to go to and they have rapid covid testing. melanie: from covid testing to mask mandates for anyone inside a building. >> it is going to be very hot some days so you may want to take it off and i am going to try to keep it on as much as i can. melanie: they are highly encouraging vaccines but they are not mandatory. here is the plan. >> isolate at home for 14 days. but beyond that, anybody that might have been exposed, state in class as long as they get tested twice if they don't have symptoms. if they have symptoms, have to stay home. melanie: a spokesperson said there is no plans to return to

distance learning. >> that is not the guidance from the state or county. melanie: officials officials encouraging people to stay vigilant. >> make sure as parents that you are ensuring the school is following the mitigation strategies that they are supposed to follow. melanie: in san bernardino, governor gavin newsom noted children are thrilled to be back in school. governor newsom: every kid raised their hand when they asked what they preferred, the back and the classroom or online, not one child raised their hand. melanie: a new opportunity to take learning back inside the classroom. melanie woodrow, abc 7 news. julian: a judge issuing a temporary restraining order blocking the merging of the historic women's college and northeastern.

it allows the judge to decide if college trustee should determine whether mills can decide on an -- mills can survive on its own. a lawsuit filed against the school in june claims they were blindsided. a well-known community activist in san francisco has been accused of sexual assault. he announced he is stepping down from his position with the san francisco building commission, following calls to resign from several supervisors. allegations surfaced on social media and a blog post describing a incident of sexual assault. it is said the case has been inferred to the city attorney. he posted a response saying in part that he believes every woman needs to be heard but he believed the relationship was consensual. new details this morning, ella media -- alameda officials are rolling out foul play from the

runner' s body traumatic injury were seen. it is unlikely to determine the cause of death due to deep opposition but suspect some sort of medical emergency. he disappeared on a run on july 10. santa clara county residents missing the target when it comes to conserving water. in june they were asked to cut back usage by 15% from 2019 levels and a report shows there was virtually no change. at seven of the 13 cities that by water from santa there -- santa clara used more water. if things don't change, the district may have to issue new limits with surcharges who go -- for those who go over the limit. we have frances dinglasan tracking some fog. frances: we have fog and

drizzle. sevewe are going to see some improving air quality due to a stronger onshore flow. let me take you to liveyou can t downtown san francisco. it is currently 57 in san francisco. san jose, 61. this time looking at the south bay with gray skies over san jose. in santa rosa, 52 degrees. napa is 59. here is what you can expect for the forecast as we look out from the east bay, really pretty. low clouds from the coast. smoke impact continues this weekend is improving.

less smoke and it won't be as hot inland because the sea breeze will bring cooler conditions and push the smoke to the east. rair quality expected and forecasted for th next four days. the smoke forecast over the next couple of days, at the upper levels, good airst. tonight it starts to improve along the bay area and helps push a lot of the heavier smoke to the east the stronger onshore flow. today you can expect clouds, even drizzle, off to the ocean but we could see patchy drizzle along the shoreline. by this afternoon, clear skies or hazy sunshine over the bay area but the cloud stick around the coast throughout the day today and spread in tonight and into tomorrow morning. the sea breeze is what is going to bring a slightly cooler temperatures.

most everyone dropping by two to five degrees by yesterday. san francisco will be 67. the sea breeze will pick up. air quality in santa cruz at 71 degrees and around they come comfortable. 70 in richmond. san jose, 84. load in 90's for interior areas. lows at 50 to 60 degrees and can hopefully open the windows up and let cooler air and for the inland areas. here is the seven day forecast. smoky conditions. still hazy conditions. hot inland, but you will notice it will be a little cooler because of the air coming in from the sea and reese he or tomorrow dropping tempt and breezy tomorrow -- and breezy tomorrow. julian: growing chaos at airports nationwide good what

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days, but we can start to build back to full operation. >> placing the blame on weather, system colleges -- system outages and staffing shortages. they plan to recover from the operational disruption and it is working, in a major effort to earn back customers' trust. >> it is going to take time to go back confidence and earn their trust. we are going to learn from this and continue to grow. >> with the continued cancellations, the ceo said they will give full refunds and vouchers for future flights. julian: happening tonight, students can get their hands on new school supplies to start of the school year. an oakland native is hosting a back-to-school giveaway. his foundation, journey to achieve, will be handing out backpacks and gift cards. there will be free haircuts and a food truck.

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area, moving forward, finding solutions, this is abc news. julian: good morning. we are starting this half hour off with a look at the forecast. we have meteorologist frances dinglasan in. frances: less smoke throughout the weekend. clouds all along the coast filling in. you see some over the golden gate bridge. there is an air quality advisory for today. sunrise at 6:18. hazy sunshine this afternoon with the fog lingering at the coast all day long. we have this onshore breeze that will bring a breezy afternoonsls compared to yesterday. inland areas in the 90's.

around the bay, mid 70's. at the coast, mid 60's. we have more cooling and better air quality tomorrow and i will have the full seven day forecast coming up. julian: a new jersey man becomes the first person to plead guilty to assaulting a police officer during the january 6 capital riot -- capitol riot. he was one of the first two reach the capitol. he taunted officers and punched one in the head. he faces three years in prison and had to pay restitution for damage to the capitol.. as the covid-19 variant mutates, some officials say it is here to stay. a sobering look at the potential injure of new variants. >> but on the pessimistic side,

i think this is going to become what's known as an endemic pathogen and will be around forever appeared we are not going to wipe it out. >> he is an evolutionary biologist at uc davis and an expert at dna sequencing to study micro? >> it is really quite bad right now with the number of unvaccinated people. we have hundreds of millions of people around the globe that are infected. each one of them provide a breeding ground for new variants to show up. >> eventually herd immunity could kick in but scientists are monitoring delta, lambda, and beyond. >> there will be other letters that show up and some will be minor, maybe less spreadable

than the delta or lambda variant, some will spread even better. it is scary right now. the things i worry about for monitoring the future include more very linens, variants that make people sicker than the current ones are and new variants that are able to get around the vaccine or natural immunity that people have. >> he believes the best defense we have is routine testing of a symptom at it people. he is concerned about people fusing to mask up or get a vaccine. >> those things concern me more than new variants because they create a breeding ground for the variants to keep coming and coming. >> i'm leslie brinkley, abc 7 news. julian: sheriff's deputy unit is pushing back against a possible

mandate. they said they will quit in large numbers if it requires a vaccination. it anticipates many will retire early and seek other employment. they are being called on to let them test weekly rather than have a vaccine. as the delta 19 -- as the delta variant spreads, some are requiring vaccination cards. tens of thousands of people who got vaccines in san mateo county did not get an official card. michael finney has the story. >> eight and a half by 11, it is xerox paper. michael: she was where the first to get one in the san mateo center. >> i thought everything is fine for this is easy. michael: until four months later she booked a cruise and the carrier and government required proof of vaccination to get on board. >> when i got my two vaccines, i

was only given a photocopy of the cdc card. michael: san mateo county did not provide cards at the vaccination. instead they gave out photocopies on dose. she contacted the county health department. >> he said you are fine, it is legitimate. michael: so she contacted the cruise line. and they said no, that will not do, you have to have the cdc card. we will not take a photocopy on a piece of copy paper. i have seen immigration officers deny entry into a country because of the documentation. michael: we showed her documents to cruise experts. >> there is no way to prove its

authenticity. michael: it raises suspicion as possible fakes. >> we need to have cdc cards because what is being universally accepted when test -- traveling to foreign destinations. michael: she was worried about getting on the cruise but many venues are asking for proof and we asked them why they gave out photocopies and a spokesperson said they were not intended as proof. the pages included a second dose reminder and information on side effects. official proof is on the state's website. but her record was wrong showing she got two different vaccines. >> i want to tell them i have this but i can't show them something incorrect. michael: after we got involved they corrected her record and gav -- and gave her an official card. >> i am going to get a cocktail and say, thank god i'm here.

julian: after seven on your side's inquiry, public health officials in san mateo say they are now giving out the original cdc cards. if you acopy, thenkn website, abc7news.com. a major intersection being redone. an intersection close to that 6:00 wednesday and is expected to be open at 6:00 a.m. monday. still ahead, the pandemic has been especially hard on seniors in retirement homes. we will tell you how technology is giving them a vacation from isolation. a live roof at kgo studios.

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julian: welcome back. a live look at the san mateo bridge. another look at the forecast in a few minutes. dinosaurs are back and you have a chance to check them out. in animatronics exhibit being held at the fairgrounds allows people to get up close with 70 true to life dinosaurs with audio tours. >> we hav hav hav dinosaurs. the t rex everybody loathes -- loves. we have some prehistoric reptiles there they are not dinosaurs but lived at the age of dinosaurs. one of them is mettler done --

megalodon. julian: the experience runs through august 22. you need to purchase a ticket in advance. tickets will not be sold on site. happening today, the street fair in japan town is returning. it will -- i -- i -- i get ready for the fair. it was canceled last year for the first time because of the pandemic. there will be live performances and activities all weekend. a task force administering vaccines at the fair. it runs from noon until 5:00 today and tomorrow you have a couple days to check it out. disney plus is it just on your tv or mobile device but it is live in san francisco this weekend. the summer tour is taking over 27, from games, prizes,

memorabilia, costumes. we got to check it out along with some fans. >> ellek watchg lorian thimorng. >> wasn't it a little early? julian: the stories continue at pure 27 -- p frances: we have cooler and cleaner ocean air and that will bring fall to the golden gate bridge. it means temperatures will be coming down this afternoon for the bay area and also slightly improving air quality through the weekend. i will have your full seven-day forecast, coming up.

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julian: for the first time since 2020, fans back to the stadium. today, season ticket holders and the faithful who purchased tickets can attend practice inside levi's stadium. it honors the 49er's legend raising awareness for als patients and their families to honor dwight clark he passed away after a log battle with -- clark. best way after a long battle with als.

the giants tried to last night's loss to the brewers. first pitch at 4:10 at american family field. they climbed to within three games of the astros in the al west but lost one of their outfielders for 80 games. here is sports anchor chris alvarez with the details. chris: good morning. ahead of yesterday's game, he was suspended 80 games, testing positive for a band substance p or he will miss -- banned substance. the first pitch, stephen curry having fun. two extras, top 10, game tied one. he gets the strikeout. the a's looking to win one for ray fosse. we go to the 11th, two on.

and we have an 1 nnings i eeam bk from howers, youwaukhen have a race. take -- check this out for mike yastrzemski. crashing into the wall. so nice we show it twice. giants down 1-0. a solo shot to right, career homer number 154 him. -- brewers win, 2-1. mba finals, returning to the warriors is the mvp aired reportedly signing a one year veteran minimum deal. he will be a great role player and provide leadership.

the quarterback 49ers coach's message has been consistent. he will play. >> the two trying. it doesn't mean that he is going to be the starter. he will get plays and you have to prepare him for that. chris: pro for hall of fame weekend in canton, there is the 49ers g.m.. you have raters' legends. -- ra u.s. men's basketball team winning. that is a look at sports. julian: we get a check of the weekend forecast with frances. frances: we have clouds along

the coast and some fog and we could see patchy drizzle. here is a live look from our roof camera looking towards the bay ridge. winds are calm -- bay bridge. winds are calm. calm conditions right now, but the breeze will pick up, bring welcome changes to the bay area. oakland is 60. san jose, 61. check out these hazy conditions in walnut creek, where we saw the hazy sunshine yesterday afternoon. it will be improving, but moderate air quality continues today. in santa rosa, 51. low 60's right now through fairfield, concord, and in livermore. from the east bay hills, we see low clouds spilling in from the coast. there is still an air quality advisory for today, but notice

the fog and clouds bringing cooler and cleaner ocean air, will mean less smoke and not as hot inland as the winds will push to the delta this afternoon . moderate air quality expected for the next four days. air quality, not getting a lot of sensors in the bay area. hazy conditions with a live camera shot. unhealthy to very unhealthy air quality through the interior air has, nevada, south lake tahoe. it will take longer for air quality to improve their. the onshore -- improve there. we will see the onshore flow, 14 miles power in san francisco to 19 miles per hour. it will push through and give everyone slightly cooler temperatures. tomorrow we will see stronger see breezes helping to improve air quality. highs will range from 60's at

the coast to 90's inland half moon bay at 65, breezy. comfortable in napa, low 80's. oakland at 72. san jose, 84. hazy conditions in the inland areas, 90 51 of the warmer spots in antioch. -- in antioch. possibly 60 in fog will stick around all day today. here is a look at the seven-day forecast. still a smoky, especially inland and where it is hot, near 96 degrees for some of the warmest spots. because of the sea breeze, less smoke and slightly cooler conditions tomorrow, so improving air quality. temperatures slowly ramping up

through next week as well. julian: get that smoke and hazy conditions out of here. the pandemic has been especially hard on seniors in retirement homes. many were locked down and many with the vaccine visiting is still difficult. ama daetz tells us about one that allows them to travel. ama: when he was hir he was hirw expected a typical job. >> i thought it was going to be laptop problems, phone problems. ama: not long until he came -- became the go to guy. he helped them with facetime and zoom. >> a different language. having them understand than they can pick up things all by little. ama: one day frank notice stacked away, vr goggles.

he got the idea to use it so residents could do the traveling covid was preventing them. frank: we are going to put this on clay and sending him to france. >> come along with me to a journey to paris. >> we went to different places in the world and it makes you feel like you are someplace high up in the hills. >> for people who had a plan to take a two to alaska, they can go to alaska on a headset. ama: traveling virtually but soon something deeper started to unfold. the residents started taking frank into their past. frank: they are requesting places they have been already, to relive memories. >> the first time i went to beirut was back in the early 1960's, which is where my father's side comes from you feel like you are right there,

live. frank will and listen in and experience stories they are telling me. it is nice seeing their reaction when they relive the moment. >> you get to see something that will spark the remembering, oh, remember when -- start conversations. julian: virtual reality trips happen every thursday and they are certainly looking forward to it. a block party to celebrate the reopening of the fox theater in oakland. have the details on all the activities set for we're at our best when we stand together. that's when we make the impossible possible. that's what stand up to cancer has done. because you stood up. because of you, survivors are out there. we're making the impossible... possible. we're committed to making every cancer patient... a survivor. this is the moment we double our efforts. together... we stand up to cancer. tune in saturday august 21st at 8/7 central

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julian: happening today, oakland's fox theater is celebrating its reopening with a block party. the theater is turning telegraph avenue into a skate park that will feature live music, food trucks, it of course, skating. it is happening from noon until 6:00 today. the inside of fox theater will not be open for these event, but

performances there are set to start back up in september, with covid precautions in place. it should be a lot of fun here. next up on abc 7 news morning scum of the dixie fire explodes overnight in size. why containment has dropped. a new study finds people affected with covid are twice as likely to be reinfected.

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solutions, this is abc 7 news. >> the people who had to run from this player, like we did, it changes you. julian: heartbreak and instruction in northern california as wildfires destroy buildings and level and historic town. eight people remain unaccounted for in one of the fire zones. good morning, and thank you for being here. it is saturday, august seventh. i am julian glover. your watching us live on abc 7, hulu live, and wherever you stream. let's check in with meteorologists francis nicholson-