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>> this is abc7news. >> you details on a dam -- deadly plane crash. the ntsb is investigating as air-traffic audio reveals the moments before the midair collision. good morning. it is august 20. thank you for joining us. we will get to that in just a moment. first, let's start with a look at the weekend forecast. lisa, good morning. >> good morning. a typical day on the way. we have fog out there. not a lot, and as we look at doppler seven, it's the usual set up, and high pressure will keep us sunny. as we go into tighter, not much in the way of load -- low
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clouds. it is 62 and walnut creek. temperatures are warm in the 80's. close to the bay, 59 in san carlos, and a live look outside which looks pretty good. 60's at 9:00 with partly cloudy skies, and a new number inland. 70's around the bay, and heat on the inland today. 80's will be featured around bayside, but we are keeping it cool and comfortable around the coast. comfortable sunday on the way. >> thank you. federal investigators are trying to determine what caused a mid air crash at the airport. here is amended douglas on the tightknit community that is reeling. >> federal investigators put the focus on people, planes, and the environment. following a plane collision which killed three people and a dog.
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on friday, those who do the victim separated the plane wreckage from the public. airport director ray vaughn williams spoke on behalf of the local aviation community.>> the. air safety investigator addressed questions about it. watsonville is without a traffic tower or specialist. >> the aircraft will communicate with the traffic advisory frequency. we are working to get the radio communications that were occurring that day. >> on the tail number, it was just before the collision. we are looking for traffic.
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your behind me. they're coming pretty quick. >> there was an accident towards the runway. >> the first accident of its kind according to port officials. 152 says they crashed into a field, and the second plane was with the cessna 240 caring to people and a dog. they flew into a hanger. the aftermath was caught on a surveillance anger. >> this system works pretty good. >> pilots like william armstrong rely on aircraft traffic. a communication tool with investigators is not mandatory here. friends of the victim declined to speak on camera, only sharing their shock i'm amanda this
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dealio, abc7news. >> this was set yesterday. they live-streamed a press conference. if you want breaking news alerts like this, download the app. and you can you can learn more the app store. >> school district is sharing insight into a story after a video surfaced of a confrontation over masking red the video shows a four-year-old boy who is removed from class for failing to his mask on. filmed the video and shared it with parents groups. she accuse the father of getting national attention in order to shame a public servant. the district changed its rules from required to optional. the mandate did not change as a video but because of health data showing covid-19. abc 7 obtained a letter and it reads that while i've
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experienced a lot of unique situations in my 25 years in education, i never have seen someone resort to make someone feel unsafe as a way to prove their point. >> turning to health. a key part of building the bay area is watching as they have vaccines under the top layer of skin. the vaccination might be starting to fade. the abc news reporter explains why that could be a problem, and why health experts say it needs to be fixed. >> grace cooper was the first person in the line at the hospital on friday morning. his goal was to get a vaccine. >> i was going to go to any of them. safer for me. >> after weeks of lines and a limited supply of vaccines, some doctors say they are beginning to see signs of demand. this is a worrying sign.
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>> we are not close to what we expected. what the numbers should be. >> this doctor is an effective disease expert. they have received vaccines, and many counties are trying methods to expand supplies. but they worry that many people have not gotten a shot because the ink not enough are available. >> people are afraid that they need to line up, they will not get it, based on the experience that there were not enough vaccines. >> while the majority of people in the current outbreak have been men who have sex with other men, the virus can affect anyone. unless the spread is brought under control, we run the risk of monkeypox becoming an endemic disease. >> time is money. that's why i am nervous. >> that's why he's calling on statewide leaders to increase out risk -- outreach.
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they need to make it as easy as possible. >> is not everywhere. they only have certain locations. >> abc7news. >> their calling monkeypox mtx. they are using the vaccination website to schedule vaccines. this was for covid. we have everything you need to know about monkeypox, including vaccines, symptoms and treatment. you can find on her website at abc7news.com. more pickets are planted next week by thousands of workers at kaiser. they were overhead yesterday as large group marched down broadway in oakland. it was the fit day of strike. workers want races and to hire more therapists. oakland is one of four locations where workers were picketing. in a statement, they urged to resume negotiations.
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they cannot afford a proposal that reduces the time available to care for patients and the mental health needs. happening today, people are getting together to march in a rally. the fight for this starts at 1 p.m.. the march starts at 1:00, and the march starts 45 ms. later. the park is located at 5th avenue in san mateo. they expect to rev up later. let's get a check of the forecast. >> today is the warmer day of the weekend, and were starting off with low fog, and temperatures are pretty hot. they reach the upper 90's. in san francisco, we will talk about this on sunday, and the summerlike trend for the last week of august.
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howitzers, and the pentagon ascending eagle reconnaissance drones to better identify key russian targets. that is as the ukraine and russia trade accusations over the dangerous situations. missiles have been falling, leading to concerns that the attacks could lead to contamination. this video circled online, showing it landing and exploding nearby. communities are taking no chances. they are conducting disaster drills, while hundreds lead occupied areas. that includes 14-year-olds made it to non-occupied territory. >> my mother is crying because that is so heavy. >> state department says that they u.s. -- um brokered deal
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for waxy roots is unfitting russia's friends, noting the first shipload will eventually unload cargo in syria. u.s. says the deal is in everyone's best interest. christine sloan, abc news, new york a >> in the bay area, ukrainians are gearing up for independence day. they tell abc7news that while it is somber, there will be a celebration. >> this sound signals the start of russia's invasion of ukraine. a moment watched from a woodside home and disbelief did >> 30 minutes before the bomb started, i was talking to a good friend on the phone, and saying there is no way that we could have started this. >> but it started on february 24. ahead of the independence day.
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>> we are going to celebrate it if they break our spirit, then they have one. we will not allow that. >> they lived in the u.s. for more than three decades had they have family in ukraine. next i am just really scared. every morning, check what happened. the bay area is going a long way. >> received ukrainian flags displayed all over the bay area. >> she lives in san francisco and says seeing the word in the city helped her through the darkest days. >> given the display, for many corners. >> never doubting, ukrainians will fight for their freedom. >> is not a question in my mind. they will defend independence. >> back in the bay area, they show up for the homeland ahead
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of independence day. they gather at golden gate park on saturday. x were talking five or 600 people. we are all going to celebrate. we are rallying to lift up and light up the yellow and blue. >> they will raise the flag in san francisco. they will do something. everyone is going to celebrate. abc7news. >> one of two suspects in the killing of a safe way employee is not going to be charged. he is being held for a conspiracy. the prosecutors say there is not enough evidence to build a case. they confirm the man will be released. investigators say the suspected shooter of san jose remains in custody, awaiting extradition to santa clara county. 30 new officers joined the police force. they shared a photo after
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yesterday's graduation for the 188 a sick recruit academy. 30 graduates, and 683 sworn officers. that the highest number since january. congratulations. new developments for several schools that were vandalized recently. ellie's four juveniles have been arrested over the past several weeks. that is according to richmond police. schools were broken into, and they left hind widespread damage. see it. at this point, they have not recovered anything that might have been stolen from the schools. they do say more arrests are expected. state officials are celebrating funding for the senior facility in san francisco. 2.3 million dollars for renovating the south sunset clay -- playground clubhouse. that is for building a new senior center on the street. organizers say both facilities
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will offer nutritious meals, exercise programs and state spaces. >> we need to have safe spaces, as you all know, from the last couple of years we have heard about seniors getting attacked red >> we have one of the largest proportions of seniors of any strict in the city. >> organizers say the fastest growing demographic seniors. many identify as a api. they provide programs for the elderly. business owners in the district are frustrated it is impacting their business. the economy is a key part of building a bay area we have a gym owner who has installed extra surveillance cameras to protect businesses, as the copresident of the association asked the city to beef up patrols from those who are publicly intoxicated or in the
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throes of mental health crises. they say that this is civil disobedience, they will not pay license fees. >> you shouldn't have to worry about if your window is going to get smashed by a mentally ill person. they will see the reflection react with i should be worried about whether i can sell or gym memberships. >> abc 7 spoke with a representative. he says safer streets are an entirely reasonable demand did the city has responded to the letter by saying that city partners are working together to take a multipronged approach to address the health and safety of individuals in the unity, they are committed to using all resources to connect individuals to assistance and promote safety and stability. the teams meet regularly with residents organized by the office to update them on continued efforts and progress.
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a huge homeless in camera is in oakland. they flew over the area, where crews were picking up debris. they sent a letter yesterday. it included funding of the cleanup. the city attorney say the letter has been reviewed, and there will be a formal response next week. happening today, the 33rd chinatown street festival is back after a two-year hiatus. the chamber of commerce has partnered up with the community service in terms of celebrating da api community culture. there will be vendors and a stage. it will showcase performances and members hope to die use the hate and promote kindness instead. it will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.. it is at the pacific renaissance plaza. let's get a longer look at the forecast. next we are looking at a hot day. specially in land.
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there is a heat advisory by the delta. as you get into sacramento, you can see the fog, but it isn't intruding inside of the bay. his less than 1000 feet. as we go in closer, you will notice that there are no problems in the upper for these. it is cool in the north bay. it is 59 in hayward, and 60 in livermore. here's a look at emeryville where there is a good view. it is not obstructed by the fog. the forecast and highlights are inland. it will be near 100 degrees, and we are looking at mild temperatures and beaches. the coast has a fog right now. the heat rises tomorrow with temperatures 10 degrees cooler, and we are looking at a bump up again. hot weather inland, and as we look at the fog forecast, we notice that there is a heaviness this morning. it might expand before polls
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back with sunshine and a sea breeze. look what happens. not only do we have a stronger push, but we have a mist and drizzle. sunday morning, and by noon time, look how slow it is to pull back. right on through the afternoon, we will have cloud cover and it will hang on, not only at the beaches, but locally inland near the san mateo coast. we have heat today, and were looking at the heat advisory until 7:00 fairfield, vacaville, highs well over 100 degrees. moderate risk, and lows in the 80's overnight that's how warm it will be. for us, look at the cooldown. only upper 80's, and that will be a big switch from the beach, inland looking at the fog, it's hanging onround the bay through sunday into monday. l get a stronger push of
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warmth into the upper 90's inland you will see 80's around the bay, and it's a hot day. a little bit of relief for stronger onshore flow. the temperature will be up and down. it's a warmer day out of the weekend. 70 downtown, so that is above average look at the upper 70's to low 80's from san mateo on the peninsula. palo alto, warmer day for you. 100 by the delta, and in the north they, it is hot. by the water it is 73. we are looking at about 80 around the bay, and 100 inland. a big change tomorrow and by monday, we are heating backup. kind of a typical summertime pattern with mild readings. summer is not over. >> deftly not. thank you. it sounds good. will check in with you. genentech is opening a lab in
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>> as we see a growing demand for new drugs, we are being challenged to reach the approach for clinical trials. they opened a new lab yesterday, and it not only accelerated assets, but it also saved water and energy. abc 7 gives us an inside look you will only see here. >> they persevered through construction with delays to celebrate the $250 million facility that it promises will speed up development of a new biologic. this cutting ushers in a new era in which smaller batches of drugs can be made on demand. next we are making medicines for clinical trials that are targeted towards the individual patients need.
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that allows us to make the right medicine for a patient when they need it. >> this approach will allow multiple drugs to be made simultaneously, but this is more than a designer drug area this will use 25% less water and energy. that compares to existing labs that have to be sterilized between scrums. we are eliminating pumping gallons of steam and water into the system. we will flush it with a strong chemical. the supply center will also recycle or reprocessed plastic so it doesn't go to a land. this will become a model is the parent specs to envision this in the future. it is innovation that will benefit the renewal of the states tax credit. >> it draws innovation to the state, and it helps to keep innovators in the state. 45 years ago this company was a
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biotech pioneer. today, it is agility that is still part of the dna. in south san francisco, abc7news did >> still to come, a battle over the public in the affidavit used to search for president trump's order home. the department of justice is reluctant to have this revealed. summer travel chaos with the federal government warning to fix issues. californians have a choice between two initiatives on sports betting. prop 27 generates hundreds of millions every year to permanently fund getting people off the streets a prop 26? not a dime to solve homelessness prop 27 has strong protections to prevent minors from betting.
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60 in union city. some 50's up in the north bay. the cool water temperature allowing for a nice sea breeze throughout the afternoon. at 8:00, we still have low clouds. 70's and mid 80's inland. it is a quick warm-up for everyone away from the coast. you can see mid 90's arriving inland. warm in the north bay. 100 degrees of the east bay hills with some upperinin the s. the fog comes back in earnest tonight. we will talk about a significant cooldown for your sunday. liz: there is a court battle over what portions can be redacted from the affidavit of the search of former president trump's mar-a-lago home. we are told the judge has made
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indications of what he will allowed to be revealed. >> the magistrate overseeing the court case over media asking to unseal the affidavit of the former president estate said he's leaning towards making some of the document public. the federal judge is the same official who authorized the unprecedented search of trump's mar-a-lago home. >> it is his job as the gatekeeper to perform his job of balancing the access of material against the interest in the government in keeping them secret. >> the judge heard competing arguments from lawyers representing media companies, including abc news and the department of justice. the doj fears the release might compromise national security and say they are very concerned about the safety of the witnesses. >> these affidavits can be very
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lengthy and do contain sensitive information. >> the lawyer represent immediate rejected the -- >> the process of what to make public will be a careful one is -- and is allowing doj to look at the proposed reactions. he said if he doesn't feel they haven't revealed enough people make his own recommendations which the department can then appealed. >> i would think the government is going to want to keep secrets for now until such time if any charges. >> former trump said he wants it revealed what his legal team did not take it -- take the same position in court.
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liz: it seems californians aren't too keen on president biden seeking a second term or a second donald trump presidency. a poll said 61% opposed biden running again. republicans overwhelmingly oppose it. democrats are split at 46%. 71% overall do not favor a trump run. this is california voters weighing in. new developments regarding the possibility of former vice president mike pence testifying before the january 6 select committee investigating the committee. congresswoman liz cheney who serves as the vice chair sat down to talk about it. >> we have been in discussions with counsel and i didn't see
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his specific comments this week but it sounds like they were pretty similar to what his counsel has been saying, and he played a critical role on january 6. if he had not succumbed to the pressure donald trump was putting on him, we would've had a much worse constitutional crisis. he has clearly, as he has expressed, concerns about executive privilege, which i have tremendous respect. it is hugely important constitutional issue. i believe in executive privilege and i think it matters but i also think that when the country has been through something as great as this was, everyone who has information has an obligation to step forward. i would hope he will do that. >> you think we will see him in september? >> i would hope that he will understand how important it is
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for the american people to know every aspect of the truth about what happened. liz: you can see the entire interview on this week tomorrow morning at 8:00 a.m. right here on abc seven. a bizarre crime led to the arrest of two people. someone reported people had been stealing watermelons. deputies arrived and saw a car leaving. they spotted several watermelons and when they looked in the trunk there were more. the two men were arrested and the 57 watermelons were returned to their owner. the deferment of transportation has issued a warning to airlines telling them to fix their problems after a disastrous summer travel season. some could include meal vouchers and accommodations for those who have flights delayed or canceled. our transportation correspondent has the story. >> the department of transportation putting airlines
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on notice, saying fixed your problems or new rules are coming. secretary pete buttigieg writing to the 10 largest carriers that the level of disruption is unacceptable, noting in the first six months of the year, roughly 24 percent of domestic flights have been delayed and 3% canceled. >> secretary said to take a step back and let's rethink where we are in the industry and get back to scheduling and operation you can accommodate. >> lobbying group not staying quiet think the pandemic has wreaked havoc thing industries across the economy are facing a range of challenges including a tight labor market. the government would direct requests for airlines to provide meal vouchers for delays of three hours or more and lodging accommodations for passengers who must wait overnight at an airport because of disruptions within the carrier's control. so what are you old if the
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airline cancels or delays your flight? the department will launch a website making it clear matter which airline you fly. liz: the mayor of new orleans is making headlines after saying the big easy's biggest party could be interpreting next year. -- could be in jeopardy next year. >> we don't have enough police and there could be no mardi gras next year. it really is about retention. liz: mayor didn't say what she considered to be adequate police staffing for mardi gras. this year's parade route was shorted because of the ongoing shortage of officers. she said it is not time to panic but a time to plan. next, meet a 17-year-old making a name for himself. a live look checking out the bay bridge. thanks for waking up with us.
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liz: a lot of excitement yesterday for a chicago resident who finished a swim from alcatraz, a feat in itself. it was even greater for him, he was left paralyzed 19 years ago. therapy helped him. the swim was a challenge. he still has problems regulating his body temperature and get spasms when he gets cold he wanted to raise awareness for the paralysis recovery foundation he founded during his recovery. that is incredible. a new exhibit showcasing the most celebrated and powerful pharaoh of egypt's golden age.
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it is called ramses great and the gold of the pharaohs. has the egyptian and the biggest -- the egyptian jewelry and the biggest collection. >> you will learn about him as a family man who actually fathered 100 sons and daughters. you will learn about him as the chief of all of the priests of the different religions. liz: the exhibition highlights recently discovered animal mummies and treasures from the others. it runs through february 12. lisa: tomorrow, temperatures much cooler. if you are looking for something to do, maybe an indoor activity as we take a big drop from today's excessive heat.
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this morning, we are comfortable but numbers near 100 in some inland valleys. liz: a rocky start to the road trip as the giants lose their third straight game in colorado. we will have the details coming up in sports. before treating your chronic migraine— 15 or more headache days a month, each lasting 4 hours or more you're not the only one with questions about botox®. botox® prevents headaches in adults with chronic migraine before they even start—with about 10 minutes of treatment once every 3 months. so, ask your doctor if botox® is right for you, and if a sample is available. effects of botox® may spread hours to weeks after injection causing serious symptoms. alert your doctor right away, as difficulty swallowing, speaking, breathing, eye problems, or muscle weakness
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liz: here is a live look outside. let's talk sports this afternoon, the 49ers will play the second preseason game against the minnesota vikings. the two teams have scrimmaged against each other this week. also later this afternoon, the a's will face the seattle mariners at the oakland coliseum. the giants will try to snap a three-game losing streak as the colorado rockies first pitch is at coors field.
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philadelphia, san diego, milwaukee, all losing yesterday. it is sports anchor chris alvarez with the highlights. chris: good morning the giants beginning a three-game series in colorado, entering play on friday 44 games left on the schedule period recent the one crucial in the fight for a wild-card spot. -- left on the schedule. every one of them crucial in the fight for the wildcard spot. 3-0 colorado in the fourth. he struggled the last pitch was the second homer. he gave up all seven runs. the giants looking for any sign of life and there goes peterson's first homework since june 25. he still leads the team with 18. that is the tying run in the seventh and strikes out and slams the bat and the giants lose 7-4.
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the a's rookie catcher, a top prospect, making his debut on friday night. his first at-bat, deep to center. it is a sacrifice fly. 2-1 a's. top of the six, seattle up 3-2. the runner is safe at first. oakland challenged but the call stood. the neck and -- the second homer of the game and they lose 10-2. coming to his alma mater. he is not scheduled to play in the preseason game against the vikings but enjoying the ride to the week one opener. >> i was -- that was always the dream and it happened fast here i am excited to be here. settled in, i get to see my family and friends.
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chris: the football team got tackled by a different kind of dog. guide dogs for the blind is headquartered in san rafael and they need foster parents for their puppies. and since the cal coach's uncle was blind, this means a lot. >> i remember that it changed his life significantly and i have a personal appreciation for it. thisnoinor our layers but a number of them looked to be eagerly awaiting their opportunity to help out at some point. chris: that is your look at sports. very cute dogs. it is going to be warm this weekend. lisa: the temperature is coming up and down. a typical spread for the day, the san francisco pattern we depend on for our cooler mornings and nights. there is a look at the fog up and down the coast. it is widespread as you get down to the peninsula from san mateo
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to half moon bay. you can see a break in the action. we will have some sun at the shoreline but the sea breeze is keeping things comfortable with a lot of 60's arriving. 58 in oakland. 59 in vallejo. low 60's around the south bay and 55 in santa rosa. the sun is coming up in anothers peered relief from the heat comes tomorrow. as much as 10 to 12 degrees cooler with extra cloud cover. the on sunday. by monday, the hot summer weather returns and we will see the spread the rest of the work week from the 60's to the 90's. feeling like the season for sure. here is the heat advisory where
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temperatures are well over 100 grease peered overnight lows are warm. a moderate heat risk through fairfield, -- over 100 degrees. overnight lows are warm. a moderate heat risk through fairfield. high temperatures along the coast. mid 60's in bodega bay. you can see the fog not going too far off the ocean temperature is chili at 56 degrees. in the south bay, temperatures warm. look at the red, upper 90's in san jose. 87 in santa clara. looking at comfortable numbers but still on the warm inside along the peninsula closer to the bay, 83 in palo alto. upper 70's in san mateo. it is not going to be strong into the mid 80's in redwood city.
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mid 60's along the coast. 70 downtown. average height is 68, a little above average. 97 in calistoga. typical hot weather here for today and then we will skip a day, getting warm into monday. 92 in novato. warmer in the east bay. 78 in oakland. 85 in union city. you had inland and this is where it gets dangerous with temperatures at 100 degrees for the delta. 95 in walnut creek with 97 in livermore. today, a hot day of the weekend with triple digits. a big cooldown tomorrow with morning drizzle and extra cloud cover for the afternoon. we heat back up on monday and
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temperatures will moderate as we get into the rest of the work week. a few heat spikes but nothing lasting too long. liz: two bay area high school identified a new species of scorpion. we have the story. >> that is eight century structure. the white, v-shaped thing in the middle. >> he and his then fellow high school student spent days camping out in wilderness areas like the mojave desert looking for them. >> we will go to the desert on moonless nights in the summer and that is when we find scorpions to be most active. >> on recent expeditions, they hit scorpion paydirt. working with an academy of scientists and a smartphone app,
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the pair was able to zero in on two unusual looking specimens. >> when we looked at the scorpions we found they were during that other scorpions. >> these are full-sized these are as big as they get. >> they contacted the curator and a discoverer of scorpions herself. she helped them publish a paper describing the new species. she said find is a nod to the increasing power of citizen science. >> when i am trying to do recon for my next project, i will look at what self citizen scientists have found. >> they are now known as a
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shortened version of their scientific names, a reference to areas where they were found in. >> every time we find a new species, it is an exciting moment. >> he is headed off to berkeley to study integrative biology and hoping to keep tracking the elusive creatures he so admires. liz: scientists say the new scorpions are native to dry lake beds where they evolve and thrive. housing prices have soared and the bay area and the number of supercomputers has also. according to a website, san joaquin county is the number one in california when it comes to super commuters. contra costa county is third followed by stanislaus. we will check in with lisette when we get back. -- wit
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liz: here are the winning numbers for the mega millions drawing. nobody picked all six numbers peered tuesday night jackpot increases to $116 million -- numbers. tuesday's jackpot increases to $160 million. a year-long celebration with the exhibit looks at the period from 1942 to 1962, a time when thousands of black americans traveled from louisiana to work in the shipyards during world war ii. the exhibit features artifacts, photographs, and the music of shipyard workers. >> this exhibit showcases their lives, their journey, what it was like to work in the shipyards in marin city and the history of what was happening in marin county. liz: admission is free. it will be open today.
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i went last night and it is a great exhibit. next, new details about the moments before two planes collided killing three people. what investigators are saying happened. and we are hearing from a school district about rescinding their indoor mask policy and a dad's viral video and the principal's message to parents.
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>> this is abc7news. >> new details on a deadly plane crash. the ntsb is investigating as air traffic audio reveals what happened in the moments before the mid air collision. >> this is saturday. nice to see you join us. we are starting with a look at the forecast with sarah. >> good morning. we have a cool morning which we can count on. that's a good thing it fog on t, and as we go through the afternoon, it will be with us. at the bottom of your screen, a tower camera is not officially up for another 29 minutes it 58 in
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