amid children across the country. >> a suspicious test forced to shut down. concerns about the company's professionalism. >> the new tourist spot with american inspiration. >> good morning. we are starting with mike. mike: hi, everybo the warming trend continues. you can see the lack of clouds we look back towards downtown san francisco. look at the lack of wind. all of us less than 10 miles per hour. we are shutting down the free air conditioning. it will kick up and keep us in

the upper 60's. mid 70's to mid 80's around the bay. you get warm inland with mid 90's. more heat on the way in the forecast. kumasi: it is back-to-school for more students. piedmont, castro valley,ley,ley, eastside and san jose all holding their first day of in person classes. moraga is where we find amy hollyfield. >> back-to-school excitement here this morning. we have talked about how to keep kids safe from covid. the police department putting out a message. when they are walking to and from school, we have not seen large groups of children heading to school in a long time. they put out a word from the

police department for everyone to be on the lookout, to slow down, do not text and drive. they want everyone to prepare for traffic congestion that we have not seen around schools in a long time. there is the issue of keeping kids safe from covid. it is key the adults in their lives, parents and teachers, get vaccinated. wearing masks is important. we are hearing a measure of calm when talking about kids and covid. >> it is inevitable there will be more covid cases among children. most children who get covid do well. the overwhelming majority do not have dramatic symptoms. >> he says the medical field is not sure why it impacts kids less than adults, but that is typically the case. returning to school has its

risks, but the benefits outweigh those risks. parents will start seeing that benefit this morning in morocco when there -- in moraga when the kids start jumping out of bed to head to school. reggie: the american academy of pediatrics is encouraging the fda to expedite and approve vaccinations for children. >> pfizer will have a total of two months of safety data and efficacy by next month. shots possibly going into arms by the end of the year. the vaccine cannot come soon enough. children are being hospitalized at a rate of almost four times higher than a month ago. there are more than 94,000 he after cases in the u.s. dr. richard besser sp gma this morning.

>> the key sure they are getting all of the safety data they need. the situation is particularly bad in florida. officials have requested an additional 300 ventilators. t ine: today is fst day oakland. we spoke with a teacher and our reporter who said what many parents wanted to hear. >>hool.

>> we spend a lot of time watching -- washing hands, eating slowly, spreading out, learning why it is important to wear a mask. reggie: some parents expressed the need to focus on the learning loss some students experienced. kumasi: tony thurman says the pandemic uncovered an embarrassing fact. >> for all the wealth and riches we have, kids should have access to top technology. one million students did not have a computer. many of our students struggle. kumasi: he says the lessons learned will be applied in the new independent study option. we chronicle the challenges of remote learning at one high school last year. you can stream all episodes right now by downloading the

free tv app. it is available for roku, amazon fire, apple and android tv. reggie: an unauthorized covid testing site shut down. it was operating on a sidewalk in fairfax last week. they did not have permission to use the sidewalk. they moved to a residential driveway, but they do not have a license to conduct business at a private residence. they say they have applied for a license. if you want to get tested for covid-19, go to our link to safe and verified sites. kumasi: more vaccination mandates are being issued. walnut creek is requiring workers to be vaccinated by monday or face testing. gilead is going to require all employees to be vaccinated.

they have set a deadline of october 1. reggie: getting back stolen puppy gucci. kumasi: the top rankings of airports should be scheduling mike: your flights with. mike:-- you should be scheduling your flights with. mike: no spare the air alert.

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reggie: this bus crash crash crh atlanta just keeps going.

a bus slammed into a car that ran a red light and drag it about a quarter mile. the bus had no passengers at the time. the bus driver is ok. the driver of the car was taken to the hospital. we do not know how that driver is doing. kumasi: hope everyone is all right. we are starting with a live picture of the bay bridge toll plaza. we do not have metering lights on yet. the backup is forming. a different story in the south bay. 101 is clear. following a crash in pittsburgh now on eastbound 4 before hillcrest avenue. i have two mass transit updates. bart is dealing with an equipment problem on the richmond line. you are going to be delayed 20 minutes.

an update in with mike. mike: from hayward san mateo, it will be mainly dry. breezy and brighter for our ferry rides. it is going to be hot this afternoon. temperatures in san francisco range from 55 to 58 degrees. see the sunshine with a touch of haze in the air. there will be lower level smoke that will be more prevalent. by 4:00, mid 60's at the coast.

upper 70's around the bay. we have more hot weather coming up in the seven day forecast. i want to show you other high temperatures around the bay. >> this couple is working hard on the state cost recovery.

reggie: the port commission will hold a hearing about a permit fee for mobile vendors.

they passed a plan to create ate illegal outdoor market. they are concerned about unrefrigerated food and alcohol being served without id checks. kumasi: this is french bulldog, stolen along with four puppies from her owner's home in san jose in february. police found the dogs last week. the suspects are linked to multiple serious crimes in the city. >> it is a big win. they are responsible for over 10 violent crimes ranging from carjackings to various shootings as well as a burglary. kumasi: police seized equipment

high-capacity magazines, and more. police are still looking for three more puppies. reggie: a tourist attraction in brazil might put you on edge. it features a glass or. it is called the sombra sky. it opened over thened over thenr they claim the view is worth it. the building is 557 feet tall. abroad. the best airports in the world are overseas. surveys dictate the rankings of the award.

george bush intercontinental airport in houston ranked second in north america. have you been to any on the list? reggie: i have been to three of them. kumasi: the one in singapore the garden with the sunflowers. the tokyo airports tok functional. the intercontinental airport -- please. mike: what criteria did they use?

hotdogs. they are an institution. pier 39, it is hazy sunshine, warmer afternoon. mild temperatures inland. above average highs to start the weekend. high pressure developing the pacific northwest. they will have record heat. almost near all-time records. we could see a touch of it right now. right around 90. most of us in the mid to upper 70's. mid to upper 60's along the coast.

50's. san jose, 60 one 60 one 60 not as cool asis morning. tomorrow, highs could reach 105. mid 90's to 100. we have 78 today, low 80's first sunday. mid to upper 60's along the coast. everybody is a little above average. kumasi: tornadoes reported all over illinois.

new video showing the damage. reggie: prince andrew sood. the lawsuit shedding detail on his denied link to jeffrey epstein. kumasi: drama that happened with the final rose on the bachelor. reggie: good morning america coming up at 7:00. kumasi: a look at what is ahead. >> we have lots coming up. the latest on the pandemic and the pressure to authorize vaccinations for kids as covid cases surge. dr. richard besser is going to join us live. the fight over requiring vaccines for cruise ship passengers. norwegian cruise lines scoring a win against the state of florida. the cea joins us live.

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kumasi: cleanup begins for people living in chicago. this is video of a funnel cloud, one of several tornadoes that swept through last night. the weather toppled trees, powerlines lines, and homes. >mike: an active afternoon. up to 18 tornadoes reported in illinois and ross the border

into wisconsin. quite an active time. for us, look at this heat wave stretching up and down. the 107 would tie in all-time record. they set it at 116 last month when they shattered it. queen elizabeth's son. and in court comes two years to the day that epstein died in jail jj buckingham palace had no comment, saying it was a matter for prince andrew's lawyers.

kumasi: bachelorette kate is now engaged. >> >> yes. kumasi: the season finale last night. blake was a contestant last fall. she stronger every day. this morning, a lot of fans are talking about the fallout from katie and greg's breakup last week. she accused him of being on the show for acting exposure. she talks about her happily ever after and the drama at 7:00 after abc 7 mornings. a brand-new season of bachelor in paradise. it has been two years since we

have seen the show. nearly two dozen contestants from past seasons are confirmed. you can watch to see who pairs up with who. the season premiere is tonight on abc seven. reggie: billie eilish has another number one album. ♪ reggie: her second album debuted at number one on the billboard 200 album chart. it is the fifth best week of sales plus streaming. her first album debuted at number one in 2019. kumasi: nice. next, a bay area city awarded a big time purse of money to go after illegal alcohol sales. police saying how they will be tackling this issue. reggie: another department deemed unsafe. new video of the evacuation miles away from the surfside

apartment complex. kumasi: h -- a stranger was after stepping in to stop a purse snatching. reggie: a live look outside. we are coming right back.

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reggie: the back-to-school balance. lights on, lunches packed, classrooms coming back to life. the safety study guide for any parent. kumasi: a scam alert for your child tax credits. what you need to do to keep your money protected. reggie: broadway is back.

the return of "hamilton." a special guest that got to go to the first show. you are watching abc 7 mornings. we are going to check the weather. mike: we will see of this forecast makes you as happy as broadway opening. that has to be a relief for a lot of folks. a great day for that. let's talk about what is going on as far as the weather. you can see the wind, 16 in fairfield, down from where they have been. we are turning down the air conditioning in a bad way, turning it down to -- turning it down as far as efficiency. temperatures a little above average everywhere. what sticks out is the 102. the mid to upper 90's inland, around morgan hill, 80's and the south bay in northbay. 70 in san francisco. reggie: lunch bags packed.

the drive-through drop-off traffic is back. another round of bay area school districts are opening for in person learning. we want to help parents and students get prepared for the safety changes this school year is bringing. amy hollyfield is live with school districts are managing this. >> as schools start to open up medical officials are telling us we expect to see a rise in the number of covid cases. don't assume that will mean schools will be shutting down. protocols are different. the focuses on keeping kids in schools. twsxamp.sive covid test at s they open two weeks. down schools. the focus is keeping kids in their school setting and in their activities.

>> the protocol has changed within the california department of public health guidelines. all schools will stay open and students will have access to in person instruction. that is this year's focus. last year was shelter and protection. this year's full integration of activities within a school setting. >> officials say it is essential the adults and the kids -- the adults in the kids lives get vaccinated and masks stay on when kids are indoors at school. doctors tell us to keep in mind the overwhelming number of kids who get covid have mild cases. reporting live, amy hollyfield. kumasi: sonoma county and its office of education are hosting a for truly -- hosting a virtual webinar on the return to school.

parents can ask questions to learn more about the safety measures schools are taking. it starts at 4:00 p.m. on the facebook page and the first day of instruction is this thursday. reggie: many parents are prepared to protect their children from covid. >> we are going to wear masks. we were teaching him how to use hand sanitizer. >> we are using surgical masks. you can replace them. reggie: an infectious disease specialist says the best kind of mask for your child is the one they can keep on their face. if you were to rank them, n95 masks or cloth and surgical masks worn together offer the most protection. that is followed by a single surgical mask and then a single cloth mask. parents should teach their kids to wash their hands frequently. kumasi: san mateo is hosting the

first vaccination clinic. another clinic will be held thursday at skyline college. the third will be on friday at the college of san mateo. all three will be open from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. clinics are open to everyone in the community. the panic on will seek the president's approval to require active military members to get the vaccine. the pentagon could move the deadline up if the vaccines get full approval. reggie: planning your next vacation, avoid these covid hotspots. the cdc added seven more countries to the level for travel advisory. it includes france, iceland, israel, and silence. -- and thailand. >> level four is the highest level for a travel advisory.

level four countries have a high level of covid-19. if you must travel, you should be fully vaccinated first, even if you are vaccinated, you are at risk of getting and spreading covid variants. many travelers said they are keeping travel domestic for now. >> not looking at anything international. >> we are going to keep it close to home. >> don't know whether the rest of the world is ready. >> the cdc recommends you take a covid test three to five days after you return from a level four country. kumasi: less than two months after the surfside condo collapse, and eight story condo building has been evacuated in miami. news video shows people leaving the building.

the structure was put on notice last month for several violations including damage columns and other structural concerns. yesterday, an engineer found the columns to not be structurally sound so officials evacuated the building. reggie: sinners will hold their 5 -- senators will hold their final vote on the infrastructure bill. it includes billions of dollars for highway programs, bridge replacement and repairs and public transportation. it would create millions of jobs over the next several years. the senate is working on the budget resolution. both headed to the house next month. kumasi: the western wildfire emergency swaddling new towns in the sierra. a slight sign of progress for neighbors and one fire zone. reggie: a look at the stock exchange. we are slightly up. kumasi: christina applegate with

a shocking announcement. the wheat -- the tweet from the star. >> we start with traffic and live look at the bay bridge toll plaza. the backup is beginning. mass transit update -- because of the rehabilitation project for the richland bridge, market lines are being replaced by bus shuttles and will remain in place through friday. traffic is building for people traveling westbound this morning. speeds are at the limit on the bridge. a look at the bay area, that has cleared. let's check in with our meteorologist.

not used in a long time. it is cool this morning. 55 to 59 degrees. 78 around the bay. make sure they bring their coats home. and east bay and takes over more of our neighborhoods tomorrow afternoon. beautiful blue sky is gone but the near surface smoke, while it increases today and hangs around tomorrow, the district does not believe it will be thick enough or accurate enough to warrant a spare the air alert. it is going to be hazy the next couple of days. if you are going to be out and about, hot cars and hot pavement if you are running errands or walking the dog.

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reggie: christina applegate revealed she has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. she says it has been a strange journey. people she knows who have the disease have been supporting her. this is not the first health issue she has faced. in 2008, she had a double vasectomy. she asked for her privacy. kumasi: attorneys for tiger woods are suing his former mistress for breaking the nda over her affair with woods. rachel revealed she signed an nda. that was published yesterday. she said she was paid $5 million and was promised $1 million a year for three years for her silence. she broke her silence in 2019 when she agreed to talk about her relationship with woods for a documentary. reggie:

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him into custody is filing a lawsuit. four off off off off suit. police were called to the family home in december when his mother reported he was having a mental health episode. >> he did not happened to him. kumasi: the city of antioch has not issued a response to the lawsuit. to crack down on illegal alcohol sales. department to stop crimes. reggie: governor newsom traveled

to berkeley to help clean up a homeless encampment. questions about the recall election, calling it unprecedented. we can, remind people what is at stake. reggie: polls will be open, but because of the pandemic, every voter will get a mail-in ballot. kumasi: there is a warning for families eligible to receive the child tax debt. it is in the form of a text message. the irs says it is fake. scammers are trying to take

advantage of americans by trying to gain access to information. the irs does not contact people by text messages to get personal information. the workplace shift caused by the pandemic has caused zynga to close it headquarters. the company is using a hybrid model with employees remaining at home. amc is getting ready to accept bitcoin at all locations in the u.s. the same software will allow accept apple pay and google pay.

trying to boost positive reviews. they are tracking down customers to delete bad comments. some have offered refunds worth more than the price of the product to review -- to remove their review. kumasi: over vaccinations on cruises. the region has fought to require all crewmembers and passengers be fully vaccinated for at least two weeks before they are allowed on board. a judge sided with the ruse lines, saying it can require proof of vaccination. the cruise line president and ceo was on gma this morning commenting on the appeal. >> you would think they would

apply whatever resources they have to educate the public and do whatever possible to vaccinate more people. instead, they want to fight us in court. apparently it best interest to keep our residents and visitors safe. it is disappointing. reggie: the pandemic has changed how people exercise. this they going to survive. 22% pandemic. peloton says it is here to stay. they plan to hire 2000 workers. sales have continued to soar, up

141 points in the first three months of this year. you were talking about riding beautiful locations on a peloton bike and i said no, all you see are hot people in the new york studio. andrea says she has a bike and she says you can pick places to ride that are pretty and not just look at hot people. mike: nice. peloton does that. other manufacturers do. if your choices the hot people in new york, you have options, motivations. kumasi: our new friend telling us about friends that you invite to lunch -- cody. he is funny. reggie: he is our most popular instructor. mike: i haven't been back to the

gym am going to go. 31 is behind me. a gorgeous sunrise making for a serene sunrise. the fog is valleys and looks comfortable. faster sunshine today. the warming trend begins. tracking smoke and monsoon moisture. they will be noticeable. storms likely over the sierra. greatest benefit, impossible detriment in the form of dry thunderstorms. a look at the high-pressure that is going to bring the heatwave up and down the west coast. you can see 90's.

about 84 in san jose. mid to upper 70's for the peninsula. redwood city is going to be the outlier. a little more sunshine than the last couple of days. 70's around downtown. head up to the coast, the valleys, mid to upper 80's. we soar to 105. the risk of heat is rising. we have the excessive heat watch. we climb another two to four degrees tomorrow. we hang out in the upper 90's to near 100 through sunday.

low 80's around the bay. it will be comfortable, but even at the coast, we are going to be warmer than average. reggie: greases d greases d gred wildfire disaster -- greece is dealing with a wildfire disaster. hundreds of homes have been destroyed, dozens of villages have had to evacuate. extreme heat and drought is not helping. kumasi: pg&e says inspectors found no problems with power poles or lines linked to the dixie fire when they inspected back in may. the fire and plumas county is the second-largest in state history. to the west is the monument fire which started last night. it has scorched more than 50,000 acres. firefighters are getting the upper hand in the river fire in sierra. the dixie fire is showing no signs of slowing down as the evacuation zone is expanding.

those who went through the camp fire are collecting items who have been affected by the dixie fire. >> we got a lot of help in 2018. all we can do is pay it forward and help others in need. a lot of folks do not know if they are going home yet. kumasi: crews made progress on containment on the river fire but not before flames destroyed dozens of homes. reggie: a beary nice this is how a bear cools off near yosemite national park. the person who took this photo saw the bear splashing around in a tub of cold water. she gets a few visits throughout the year. this summer, the bear has been hanging around more than usual. he likes to climb in the birdbath.

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kumasi: coming up, you can see jennifer hudson's full performance and get a sneak peek of the movie."respect" will be n friday. reggie: that as a performance -- look at this. kumasi: making it look effortless. reggie: incredible every time i hear she got handpicked. who would play you? kumasi: i don't know, friend. do you have an idea who would play you? reggie: darren chris, but he would have to wear platforms since he is shorter than me. yes, i am complementing myself. think on it. kumasi: up next, seven things you need to know today. reggie: you can watch our newscast through the app available for apple, ama ama ama

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kumasi: it is day two of for bay area students. students in oakland went back yesterday. today it is moraga's students in piedmont, castro valley and eastside today. reggie: countries have been upgraded to level four list. people who travel to those countries must be fully vaccinated. kumasi: ballots have been mailed for the recall election. everyone will be getting a male in ballot. reggie: -- a mail in ball thisorngthe elepnt no one knows why they left and traveled hundreds of miles away. mike: a look at our

temperatures, average highs around 67 to 89. temperature 69 to 95. several degrees warmer than average. kumasi: checking out a live look in emeryville. heading towards the bay bridge toll plaza, metering lights are not on yet. "hamilton" is returning to the theater tonight. guests will need to prove they are fully vaccinated or prevent a net -- or present a negative covid test. masks are required vaccinated or not. reggie: i am so excited about this. shout out to our friends and the last. -- and the cast. they are all great. kumasi: it is going to be good. i have been looking at everything they have been sharing on instagram. reggie: they said it has been very tearful.

first time performing in a year and a half. good luck. good morning, america. on this tuesday morning, hospitals under siege and a new push to get kids the shot. state of emergency. the american academy of pediatrics now urging the fda to authorize vaccines for kids under 12 as soon as possible as cases in children rise. the hospitals on the brink once aain, and as students head back to the classroom, the new battles over masks erupting overnight. dr. richard besser joins us live. bipartisan breakthrough. the senate poised to pass that trillion-dollar infrastructure bill. a big step forward for one of president biden's biggest priorities. we're live on the hill this morning. tornado outbreak. 16 reported twisters ripping through the midwest overnight,