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appears to be moving pretty we. the right side of your screen shows traffic heading into marin county. it has improved significantly. but cornell bernard with the latest have you moved? i think you have, that's a little bit. cornel: seems like we're going in circles today, dion. we're back on the road here on the abc7 news van. take a look. we have seen traffic delays along the golden gate bridge. now, a bit of good news as you can see. traffic is moving pretty well. we expect to hit the brakes in sauce lito. sausalito. >> i literal just got off a plane right now and i was stuck in traffic. >> this is what he found, a
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major traffic headache, cars inching their way across the span. you guys are going to try to drive across the bridge? >> no, no, the traffic is backed up all the way, no, i'm not even going to do that. cornel: two south bound lanes of highway 101 will be closed from the robin williams ton knoll the rodeo off ramp. crews are doing some work. >> it's important that question be able to address the work that affects commuters. conel: expect about an hour delay. here's our time lapse journey. looks easy enough here. but in realtime it took about 30 minutes. and we weren't alone. >> how long did it take you to get --
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>> about -- about 30 minutes. cornel: this driver is warning his passengers about making the trip. >> if they want to come, i let them know there will be traffic if you have any other appointment, you'll be late. cornel: making our way up the waldo grade. c.h.p. is telling drivers to expect delays through monday morning when the repair project is scheduled to be finished. if you want to avoid traffic or intermittent traffic, the richmond december felt bridge may be your best bet this weekend. we are on the road in marin county, cornell bernard. dion: the contra costa fire is monitor ago fire in the pittsburgh year. it flared up friday evening f it's located in an inaccessible
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and uninhabited area the fire is available as you can see from different areas of the east bay. fire crews say they are waiting for the vegetation fire to burn itself out. cal fire is providing air support. and developing news from yosemite where firefighters are mounting an aggressive front to protect some of america's treasured land marriage the two-day old washburn fire has burned around 1200 acres. a visitor to bass lake south of the fire in madera county took this time lapse video of the big plume of smoke from the firearm an evacuation sword in place in the historic community of wa wawona, mariposa grove where some 500 giant sequoias are is under threat. the park's entrance has been shut down. a new tool that might one day save your life is now online. this map tracks active major wildfires burning across the country.
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and that includes the washburn fire the platform is many months in the make by the the western fire chiefs association. it uses real-time 911 calls and fire tracking data from the feds to map big fires. users then have the ability to know how close the danger is. >> it's designe used with our mobile devices and a minimum amount of data so it loads fast. you know, especially if you're in a rural area, you might not have enough band width. much better than trying to access the government cries. dion: with the wildfire threats so high, the technology advancing at record speed. he says it gives public and frontline firefighters better information about these emergencies. and you can see all wildfires in california all at a glance by using our online interactive wildfire tracker. you can find it at abc7
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news.com. moving on. funerals are being held for the seven people killed in highland park, illinois nearly one week ago. family and friends are sharing memories and honoring the victims' lives. here's our reporter. reporter: a devastating communities are saying good-bye to the seven victims of the shooting rampage at that time july 4th parade. eduardo uvaldo loved coming to the pay path raid each year >> he was the perfect grandfather and father. >> families and friends celebrated their family. and steve strauss was still work who was 88 years old. >> i want you to remember not the way my dad died but rather how he lived. and i'm thrilled to say that i have so many fond memories of my
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dad, too many to list. >> lia sundheim spoke about her mother, a former pre-school teacher. >> i'm overwhelmed by such profound sad thanks she won't be holding my hand during all the important things i have yet to complete. >> some of those that survived d the attack now faced with a difficult recovery including 8 year-old cooper roberts paralyzed from the waist down but awake and off the ventilator. his mother shot. his twin brother wounded by shrapnel and aiden mccartney, both his families killed. his family consulting mental health professionals for advice on how to tell him his parents are gone. the alleged shooters facing seven countses of first-degree murder. they could face dozens of charges. one for each bullet fired and one for each person injured. he's due back in court, july 28th.
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elwin lopez, abc news. dion: the body of shinzo abe is now in tokyo. ahead of a funeral in the coming days. the 67 year-old abe was assassinated on friday in western japan as he delivered a campaign speech in sup port of ruling liberal candidates. a wake for abe will be held on monday with a memorial service on tuesday. the consulate general of japan in san francisco is setting up a book of condolence and sit open to the public to sign. it will be available both monday tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. the consulate is on battery street. you can see the exact address on your screen. just ahead, a sweet pop-up from ayes is ha curry. she brings her brand to san francisco's iconic hotel spencer: get ready for a major warm-up coming your way it won't last long. i'll have all the details in just a moment
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dion: chaos in sri lanka as protest or warmed the president's residence and office over the country's economic crisis the prime minister' home was
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also broken into to and set on fire. it's not clear though if either of the men were home at that time time. both the prime minister and presidents say they will resign in the coming days. she langians have been pro testing for months as millions struggle to buy food, medicine and fuel. abortion rights demonstrators marched to the white house. some want president biden to declare a estate of emergency as more than a dozens states have stopped all abortion access. >> my body, my choice! >> thousands of advocates descending on the nation's capital saturday. >> we didn't seek this fight we didn't start this fight. we didn't ask for this moment, but guess what? we're ready anyway. reporter: demanding that the bind administration take action to protect abortion rights. on friday texas president signed an executive order that expands access to medication abortion, emergency contraception, safeguards patient pry vas
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where, protects mobile clings used for care to out of state patient and protect the right to travel for abortions. but some say that es not enough. >> i don't think the president is doing enough. i think that we as americans have to stand up and protest. and then the government will fall in line with that. >> in the two weeks since the supreme court decision that overturned roe v. wade that's 14 states have stopped all abortion services. louisiana, the latest where a temporary restraining order blocking the state's trigger laws have expired banning abortion until now. >> we certainly intend to continue to defend the laws of the state and to enforce those laws. >> lilian is a patient advocate at new hope medical in sh arrive port. >> we are still fighting. this we will be here as long as we probably can be to answer questions. >> abortion rights advocate there is you are now hoping for a successful legal challenge to the state's ban. a state delayed transferred to a
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different court jurisdiction. dion: a bay area icon carlos santana has postponed several shows following his collapse on stage earlier this week the 74 year-old was hospitalized after passing out on tuesday. he forgot to eat and drink water so he was dehydrated and suffering from heat exhaustion. doctors have recommended rest for a full recovery. six shows have been pushed back. chef and entrepreneur ayesha curry is bringing her sweet july brand to san francisco palace tell. she has create add tea experience and pop-up shop at that time historic hotel. they will serve special menu items hand-picked by mrs. curry. it will be filled with products from her oakland flagship shop for women and black-owned businesses the name sweet july was inspired by her children's birth month and wedding anniversary. >> it's the biggest month for us in a month where we're so full
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of gratitude and gratefulness and excitement. i said you know what, we need to bring that into our lives every day so an ethos and a mantra to find those sweet moments into your life. dion: you can reserve a spot in the sweet july experience at that time palace hotel through open table. looks like a lot of fun. all right. speaking of tea time. chris alvarez joining us now with a preview of sports a different kind of tea. chris: very good. the a weise a win at the coliseum. curry, day two of the celebrity challenge. find out where
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to the world, now you know. dion: this year's aids walk, san francisco is eight days away. it taken place sunday july 17th at golden gate park the walk benefits diverse aids co-beneficiaries. to register, you can call the number on your screen 415-615-walk. or you can visit sf.aidswalk.net. spencer, i know you can predict all the way goo is future but things look pretty good if you want to do things outside.
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spencer: absolutely. it's very promising. it's going to be a great day for a walk. you have to tune me in. i'll keep you posted. dion: deal. spencer: we've got breezy conditions especially near the coastline. surface winds mainly up to about 20 miles an hour. 26 miles per hour in san francisco. we are the windiest spot in the bay area right now. for 24-hour temperature change shows not much of a change. a degree or two warmer in some spots and a degree or two cooler in some spots the view from sutro tower towards alcatraz. 63 in oakland. mid to upper 70's in santa fe and santa clara. here's a view at emryville. you can see the low clouds stacking up along the coast lean. there are still pretty warm in some spots. 79. peta williama 71 in low to mid 80's at fairfield, concord and
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livermore. and looking across the embarcadero. we'll see fog pushing inland overnight spotty drizzle will occur near the coast perhaps near the bayshoreline. we have a big two-day warm-up. and monday, highest temperatures inland. those two days will range from mid 90's to 100 degrees. overnight, we'll see fog pushing not just across the bay but locally inland. 6:00 tomorrow morn, the day starts with lots of lingering low clouds. maybe some patchy drizzle near the coast. but that fog will burn away quickly. we'll have a rapid warm-up. let's take a look at what we expect tonight before we get to tomorrow's heat. drizzle near the coastline. lows of 53 in halfman bay minely mid to upper 50's justability everywhere else. a low of 62. tomorrow's highs under sunny skies. 68 half moon bay 74 in stan. low to mid 80's along the shore
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lines. t 6 in antioch. 98 fairfield. most other inland locations even in the north bayh 98 at cloverdale. but we're talk about the far north and 100 at yukia. we've got a cooldown on monday and tuesday. mid 70's around the bay. then we have a gradual warm-up beginning late next week, and by next saturday we'll be back in the typical average range for this time of the year. announcer: now, abc7 sports with chris alvarez. chris: another beautiful day on the sho -- day two. stephen curry from near think same spot. can steph do it again? look at this. oh, so close. steph was stunned.
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thought he had it. justin timberlake says what's wrong with you. in front of the crowds on the famous 17. steph gets a basketball. you know what he's going to do. stepback splash. and then the night-night was out. and then he plays wide receiver for former cal star and quarterback aaron rodgers. sit a touchdown for two of the greats. as for 17, curry for birdie. you know he wanted this. it's just going to slide on by. he drops for a tie at 20th. trails his dad dell. steph says there's no way charles barkley would finish the top 70. he's tied for 73 rd. drama going on there. and your former oakland a's pitcher mark mulder. long range, long distance. ooh, that almost wept. he has 45 points and has a
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three-point lead over marty fish in the second. stephen curry has a new teammate. gardante divincenzo signed with the warriors. and showed off his new number zero jersey. he as a championship pedigree. he has two national titles in college with villanova recovering from ankle surgery. that championship core, a big reason why he landed with the dubs >> i had a good conversation with steph and draymond. and you know, i think they saw what i wanted. and it's a perfect fit. three future hall of famers on the court to be honest with you. i think the greatest thing is when you watch it, they want everybody else to succeed as well. i think that's contagious and you want to be a part of that. >> all about that championship culture. >> giants-padres underway in san diego. giants struggling 14-18 they have lost. record of 41-41 overall.
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last check we're 1-1 in the seventh inning. this young man struggling, struggling to stay awake. things get exciting here. sean murphy avoids a tag. and the a's are down a run. martin maldonado. and we're tied at 2- the two pitches later. and what do you know? gets away. stephen piscotty course. dusty baker in complete shockful would get ejected later. wimbledon, ladies singles find first time winner elena rib kina and jabeur taken the first set. tuesday nichian trying to become the first arab woman. but she's a true 100-1 shot to win the tournament when it began. taken the next two sets. and then there it is.
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she represents kazakhstan. caused some controversy because all russian players were bannedd from the tournament because of the war in ukraine. a first time winner there at wimbledon. dion, tahoe was great. and stephen occur where, the two losers in the brothers and the dad, they go if the leak. right now, dad is is whip -- winning. dion: suspect there a jump into the lake? chris: yeah. dion:ed the you have fun? dion: i did have fun. dion: not just all work. family fun music and art at this month's rocking
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dion: you can always get our live newscast, breaking news, weather and much more with our abc7 bay area 24/7 streaming app on apple tv, android tv, fire tv and roku. just search abc7 bay area and download it for free. well, in the east bay, oakland's rocking stroll event is in full swing. bay area residents enjoy as stroll filled with live music,
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local vendors and activities for the entire family the outdoor event was free for everyone of all ages. you can expect to see live performances from musicians of different generas. everything from bluegrass to contemporary pop. the event taken place every second saturday of the month through the end of the year. and that's all the time we have for this edition of abc7 news at 6:00. i'm dion lim. for chris alvarez and spencer christian all of us here, thanks so much for joining us, we will see you right back here tonight for abc7 news at 11.
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