>> building a better bay area, moving forward, finding solutions, this is abc 7 news. stephanie: king charles was formally proclaimed as the uk's new monarch. he pledged to follow the inspiring example of his mother elizabeth. good morning it, it is a saturday. i am stephanie sierra in. francis is tracking the forecast. francis: there are some big changes on the way due to the fog rolling and across the golden gate bridge. we had at sunrise at 6:47 under

cloudy skies. most temperatures are in the 60's. it will be mostly cloudy this afternoon. the wind will make it feel humid. that sea breeze is bringing us cooler weather. inland numbers are in the mid 80's this afternoon. around the bay, we will look for upper 70's. at the coast, upper 60's. it we have a slight chance of sprinkles tonight into tomorrow. we have cooler weather and i will show you that coming up. stephanie: king charles was publicly proclaimed as the new monarch of the united kingdom. a second proclamation was read at the royal exchange at the financial district. more proclamations will be read aloud in scotland, northern ireland, wales tomorrow. he vowed it carry on his mother's service. we are live in london with more. >> good morning.

an. of national mourning as the funeral plans are finalized and the nation welcomes a new king. this morning, the new king making a new declaration about the queen's. it >> i know how deeply you, the entire nation, sympathize with me and the loss we have suffered. >> this moments after the counsel signed the official proclamation. >> the crown of the united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland is solely and rightfully come to the rents charles philip arthur george. >> as britain bids goodbye and the tributes did grow, a grieving nation is ushering in a new era. charles the third patriot to his

mother, thinking her for her service and her devotion to her family. >> to my darling mama, as you begin your last crate journey, to join my dear late pol pot, i want to say this. thank you. >> charles was with his mother in her final hours, arriving on friday to the cheers and applause outside buckingham palace. a new monarch meeting the new prime minister, the two seen it together for the first time since her death. the king also named prince william and dutchess kate the new prince and princess of wales, a title that has not been used since incest diana. these warm words from the new head of state.

>> i want to express my love for harry and meghan as they continue to build their lives overseas. >> all around the world, millions morning the queen while looking ahead to the future. the king was also formally proclaimed from that balcony at st. james palace. as for the funeral, that will take place in nine days, the first time since 1760. stephanie: thank you. the bay area is remembering the clean it, a condolence book was signed in honor of queen elizabeth. it was on display inside city hall and will be sent to the british consulate general here in san francisco. you can find the historic footage of her only visit to the bay area on the app. it's available to download for roku and other devices.

there been several horrific cases of violence against women in the bay area that are making headlines this morning. on friday, a devasting violence person barricaded inside of -- himself and sent home. in another case on wednesday, a boyfriend was arrested after a woman was found stabbed to death in oakland. we've been covering the deaths of two other women this week, murdered at the hands of romantic partners. the most shocking it case is in san carlos where a woman was beheaded in the street. the i team reporter spoke to the family of the 27-year-old, killed on thursday. she leaves behind two young daughters. the suspect was the father to one of the children. the family said she had a restraining order against him, but continued to interact with

them. a chef step has been charged with two counts of murder in the death of a married couple in dublin. the 24-year-old was dating a 42-year-old. sources tell us she was separated from her husband. they were shot and killed in their home on wednesday. according to court documents, different family member who was in the home identified williams as the shooter. they had a 14-year-old son. domestic violence against women increased to record levels around the world following covid-19 lockdowns. the united nations calls it the shadow pandemic. >> the covid-19 lockdowns were an attempt to stop a virus. the isolation may have created increased domestic violence. it >> what domestic violence comes down to his power and

control. it >> it's a national muslim advocacy group focused on uprooting gender violence and advancing reproductive justice. one out of 10 men experience domestic violence. domestic violence incidents in the u.s. increased by more than 8% during the pandemic lockdown. >> it becomes easier when you're able to isolate the person you are harming. it >> the extra stress caused by income loss also led to increased mastic violence. victim said nowhere to escape. that was the reason some relating -- remained relationships. >> it's a prime reason why survivors of intimate partner violence can't leave. >> a survivor care fund was

launched to help women burdened by financial hardships. basics like childcare and groceries, as life returned to normal, that doesn't mean the problem will go away. >> what advocates are concerned about is the recovery efforts often don't actually start with the most impacted people. the solution making is not really transformational. >> there needs to be more resources and support for those trying to. >> we a tking about going back to normal. normal didn't work for a lot of people. especially in the bay area, there are people who are at the margins. stephanie: we want you to know that if you need an ally to deal with issues like domestic violence, you can go to

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>> it's a shoreline highway heading toward the west. it >> this is the source of his constant worry for more than 20 years, wildfire starting near his home offshore line highway. >> a lot of debris on the roadway, this collegial -- could easily catch fire. >> it's the only route to safety for thousands of neighbors. officials agree it isn't safe. it >> the problem with that part of a highway is it's very overgrown with eucalyptus. there are a lot of fuels in that area. it >> that's clear to anyone who drives this with hairpin terms. -- turns. >> the potential for fire threat is there. should we have some type of ignition. it >> a one million-dollar grant start removing trees and brush on a two mile section of shoreline highway.

>> we need to make that corridor safe. people will be safe inside their cars during a traffic jam. >> evacuations can be chaotic. this one back in 2020 the glass fire. last year, they prepared for the worst. during the summer, shoreline highway can be a parking lot. we found that out on labor day when it took us 2.5 hours to travel 10 miles. >> we have on -- avoided on the weekends. >> anything to can help with evacuation and keeping the fire risk down is very important. >> it could take about a year. the challenge will be cutting all the tree limbs without making traffic worse.

>> a sweep of a homeless and cam it resumed yesterday after being postponed because of the heat wave. the faa ordered the shutdown and it was planned before the heat wave was in the forecast. one homeless advocate says those living at the encampment need a longer break. >> people are suffering. starting up the very next day, nobody has recovered from the heatwave. stephanie: the city is making space available for those displaced. the skies on friday had a touch of orange from wildfires to the north and east of us. we have a look at the air quality and what health experts are saying about it. >> take a close look at the hazy sky. >> i see a lot of work for firemen. >> the wind brings everything to san francisco. >> smoke from the wildfires are

making its way to the bay area. there is no spare the air alert. they are monitoring air quality for smoke impacts from wildfires. >> a lot of that smoke is aloft. that is the main reason wire we are calling it an advisory. for the most part, we are expecting the air quality to be in the moderate range. >> this can make some people really sick. >> the fine particulate that is in wildfire smoke can cause exacerbations of disease in people with lung disease. it >> the best way to protect yourself is stay inside and use an air filter. >> it's amazing that they had this the last few years.

>> air filters are in high demand. >> if air quality goes down it, we will start selling them. >> windows have to be closed. it doesn't pull in the bad air from outside. that will overwhelm the filter. you have to put the advice in the room. you have to make sure it's appropriate for the size of the room you're trying to clean it. >> bay area residents are dealing with the effects. stephanie: we are tracking the forecast and where air quality will be the worst this weekend. frances: good morning. we have better news now, air quality is good to moderate. yellow is showing moderate.

it will be difficult up through the sierra, especially the tahoe area. there are some hazardous conditions in grass valley. i want to show you the forecast animation. we will see the sea breeze kick in. that will bring us cooler temperatures and help with air quality. it will continue to push the smoke to the east. those areas like blue canyon will have very smoky conditions. for us, it will still be hazy. we have lots of cloud cover this morning. that is very different. temperatures are in the 60's for the most part. everyone else is in the 60's. a live view from emeryville

shows gray skies and low clouds. we have hazy conditions over the bay. it's going to be hazy, humid, cooler. there is a chance of showers tonight. we have a slider chance of thunder. the better chances around the central coast. cooler than average temperatures next week, temperatures are going to fall in the inland neighborhoods. livermore, 107 yesterday and 85 today. san francisco will be 72. tonight, temperatures will drop into the 50's and 60's with cloud cover. get ready for that cooler weather next week. stephanie: sometimes building abate area means listening to the science. that could be the case with the algae bloom that hit the bay this summer. it is almost completely receded.

some see an opportunity hidden in the red tide. >> they have a distinctive swimming pattern. >> he is old friends with a tiny algae blamed for the devastating bloom in san francisco bay. he and his colleagues first identified it during an event here two decades ago. the species is a patient and mobile. it is able to survive until conditions are right and navigate around the surface to reach sunlight and nutrients. >> it can go right to the service and get plenty of light. we don't normally get big blooms in san francisco bay. >> changes in the bay have researchers debating what is ahead it. it's a complicated question. it's been more than a century since the gold rush, it has been murkier because of heavy runoff from hydraulic mining. for several reasons, the water is generally clear, allowing sunlight to reach the algae and

with our growing population, the volume of waste water has more nutrients like nitrogen into the mix. >> if there is less nitrogen it, there will be less opportunity for them to grow as big or last as long. >> there are strategies starting with the three dozen wastewater treatment plants that impact abate, including systems to divert the nitrogen. >> this is an issue for the bay area. we went to get it right. it's a complicated question. we have not seen the problems we've seen until this past month. >> beyond studying the nutrient issue, the agency has asked operators to take a hard look at their systems.

>> we asked them to look at potential options for nutrient reduction and look at optimization. what could they do to leverage the infrastructure? >> some estimates are north of $10 billion. the bay keeper believes that the destructive bloom could put in! on a historic opportunity. he points to the billions of dollars the state will spend on climate and environmental projects. >> now at the time to do those things we know we are going to have to do anyway. >> examples could be upgrading wastewater treatment plants to protect them from sea level rise. expanding efforts to convert treated wastewater into drinking water, which could create an opportunity to sequester nitrogen in the process. >> acumen made infrastructure, the other side of this is

nature-based infrastructure. >> that could include restoring the title marshes that want ringed san francisco bay. protecting the shoreline while creating a nitrogen sink where plants can process the nutrients. researchers are trying to pin down the triggers for the right now. >> it's not just a nutrient issue. it is the right step four overall health. >> this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. the decisions will affect lifetimes to come. >> if projects can attract funding, we might think of it as an example of humans learning to play the same game that algae do. stephanie: as he pointed out,

there will likely be upgrades coming as well. treatment plants are regulated with what are called nutrient water shed permits. the process is in the next two years. it's a big weekend for disney fans. d 23 expo is here. we take a look at the site a unomfr anaheim

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for disney fans. the expo is underway in anaheim. they will announce plans across all the brands. it's also an opportunity for fans to enjoy exclusive access to merchandise, photo op's, cosplay.

we are at d 23, talking to fans. >> they don't care about the weather. they lined up outside the convention center overnight to be among the first to experience d 23 expo. >> can you sleep when there is new disney stuff coming up? >> panelists and presenters arcs expected to take the stage. there is entertainment offstage. >> it's great to get the fan reaction. it's nice to contribute to the nostalgia. it's cool to be famous for the day. >> i like to celebrate the villains. i love it tinkerbell. it >> the disney magic comes with access to, look at broadway performances, who do you talk about? >> if you take in the action

with photos and friends, or family. >> it's our first time doing a convention. >> you will find yourself needing a break. >> we will get some teacakes and replenish the energy. >> tickets are sold out. you can catch some of the magic online at d 23.com. reporting in anaheim. istephanie: the expo wraps up tomorrow. disney is the parent company of abc 7. a class-action lawsuit filed against the city and sheriff. the allegations of privacy violations.

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solutions, this is abc 7 news. stephanie: we are starting with a look at the weather. we are tracking a cool down. frances: it's a huge cool down, as much is 20 degrees for some neighborhood. we have this look at the golden gate bridge and an onshore flow. it will be cooler and humid since the winds are coming from the southwest. inland areas are in the mid 80's. that is down from 107 yesterday. at the beaches and coast, upper 60's. we could see a chance of a sprinkle overnight and get ready for cooler weather next week. we will talk about that with the seven-day forecast coming up. stephanie: changes following the death of britain's queen elizabeth, charles was formally proclaimed king at st. james

palace. amy has the latest. >> king charles formally ascended to the throne at st. james's palace. >> carrying out the heavy task to which i now dedicate what remains to me of my life. i pray for the guidance and help of almighty god. >> in a ceremony, charles formally proclaimed king. gun salutes firing off all across london, hailing the new monarch. the national anthem playing for the first time since 1952 with the phrase god save the king it.

an emotional king charles addressed the commonwealth for the first time in a prerecorded message from buckingham palace. >> i speak today with feelings profound sorrow. >> acknowledged william and harry, pass it his formal title to william, naming of the prince of wales and his wife the princess of wales, a title not used since the death of princess diana. >> they will continue to inspire and lead our national conversations, helping to bring the marginal to the center ground, where help and be given. i want to express my love for harry and meghan as they continue to build their lives overseas. >> he also honored his late mother. to my darling,, as you begin your last great journey, to join my dear late pocket, i want to

simply say this, thank you. >> prince -- king charles greeted as they returned to buckingham palace, shaking hands and sharing a kiss with members of the crowd. his majesty told the prime minister how much he appreciated the condolences the port in britain -- that poured in. >> the king acknowledged that his new responsibilities were prevented from devoting time to charity work and the issues he cares about, like climate change. >> rain force are being destroyed at the rate of a football pitch every four seconds. >> he is the oldest monarch to ever ascend the throne. this is something he has been preparing for for decades. >> i think he will raise

questions. he won't rain as long as her majesty. he will be the grandfather of the nation. stephanie: king charles is taking no time off. he has a packed schedule today. he will meet with leaders throughout the day. the american civil liberties union has filed a lawsuit against san francisco and the sheriff. the sheriff went beyond constitutional bounds by requiring defendants freed under electronic monitoring to consent to a search of their body come home, vehicle, possessions and any time. the sheriff said they do not require inmates to where.wav rights. the sheriff's office enforces the rules.

the new omicron booster shots are available at vaccination sites operated by contra costa county. they protect against the original covid-19 strain and the new wert -- newer variance. there is also one in antioch at the nick rodriguez community center. starting today, the richmond auditorium also serve as a vaccine clinic we told you that some school districts will eventually need to install more air-conditioning systems because of rising temperatures. sacramento has started to give out upgrades. some of that money is just sitting there. >> with the pandemic hit, most schools were in dire need of better ventilation systems to improve air quality so they could safely reopen.

they will modernize heating and ventilation systems. now with the hotter temperatures, some district are realizing they may have to add more systems. >> here is another need were schools can look at air-conditioning. >> 600 million dollars for ventilation work over three years has been offered to schools. this is what some local districts have requested. in the south bay, $1.2 million. oakland unified, more than $5 million. >> district have to have a plan around water filtration. they can't just get the money and say we will spend it when we feel like it. let's that's why there is still

$200 million available. >> there is money available. if they don't get this round, there is another round coming. >> it represents a challenge for districts like san francisco unified. >> this has to move up the list as a priority. it is something that has to get done. >> the money comes from the efficiency fund, which ratepayers already pay into. it continues to grow. stephanie: still ahead, for the first time, stanford has inducted an all women's class into the hall of fame. why the timing is extra special. here is a live look atop our roof camera. you get to the flag blowing in the wind. we have some good use -- news if

you're tired of the heat. we will have the forecast for you in just a few min stephanie:y

highlighted the first all-female hall of fame class in school history. this year marks the 50th anniversary of title ix. we were at the ceremony and have the story. >> breaking records, breaking ground, breaking glass ceilings. celebrated at stanford's historic first all-female hall of fame induction ceremony friday. more significant in 202210 member class took the stage during the 50th anniversary of title ix, the civil rights law that the legendary coach and have the benefit of.

>> i never went to basketball plant camp. there weren't scholarships for women. now you look at scholarships, she played professionally. things have changed so much. >> superstar from the nba added stanford hall of famer to her list of career highlights. she said title ix has paved the way for her another women athletes like her younger sisters. title ix it, widely known for protecting students from gender-based discrimination, also puts focus on getting girls and young women competitive opportunities rarely afforded to them in the past. >> it's a reflection of that. >> 10 years after her final season, she shared this message for spiraling athletes. it >> there is no box big enough to continue. that is what is going to get you

where you want to go. >> momentum is shifting. it's because of the work of the women who came before. the goal is opening more doors for the next generation of athletes. >> they will make it a more inclusive sport. i played abroad. i've seen at women's soccer in cultures where they don't have title ix. >> on full display friday, hometown heroes making history. >> i have to pinch myself, how exciting it is. stephanie: a quick check in on the weather. frances: we are starting off with clouds as you can see live here as we look out toward the bay bridge. the clouds and onshore flow will bring much cooler temperatures for our inland neighborhoods. i will have your complete forecast shortly. stephanie: the season opener for

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the bridge is not too bad at this hour. the fog is making it look gloomy. stephanie: in sports, a big weekend as multiple teams play against those from the windy city. the a's are in a slump with four losses at home while the giants have not been lucky on the road with five losses of their own. san francisco plays the cubs at wrigley field. the first pitch is at 1120 a.m. the white sox are back at the oakland coliseum to play the a's. first pitch is at 1:07 this afternoon. the 49ers play the bears on the road. they might have to do so without one of their key starters.

here is larry with the highlights. >> good morning. george kittle wants to play. kyle shanahan wants him to play. the tight end may not play in the season opener in chicago. he has a groin injury, listed his questionable. he hasn't practiced this week. rain is forecast in chicago, you've got a wet field. do you want to put him at risk? the coach is ready for the games to begin. >> there is a lot of talk. that's what people enjoy. there's nothing to talk about until you play the game. you've only got 17 of them. i can't wait to get this first one. >> it was latin and hispanic heritage night. james got hurt. pruitt, five no-hit innings.

he had to come out because of pitch count. a.j. could not sue -- secure the win. five run night for the white sox. that dave them the first leader evening. the giants have a day game in chicago. he struck out 11. he wishes he could have that one back. the cabbies -- two records set. most strikeouts in the first season, 211 and counting. this is scary. he got drilled in the ear flap. he had to leave the game. hopefully, he is ok. they have dropped five straight on this road trip. michelle obama was at the u.s. open semifinal. this is matchpoint in the

fourth. a little drop shot. he forces a fifth set. the crowd was going crazy. in the fifth, he finally takes control. look at the lob here. he wins and five sets, 6-3 in the fifth. the final is on sunday. congratulations to draymond green. he is one of nine inducted into the michigan state hall of fame. he helped the spartans to the ncaa title game in 2009. that is a wrap on morning sports. have a great weekend. stephanie: we've been talking a lot about the heat this week. this weekend, there is finally some really. let's check in with the forecast. frances: we are seeing a cloud cover around the bay area. as i zoom out a little bit and looped this over the last few

hours, we are tracking rain. this is due to remnants, you can see lightning strike near the fresno area. we do have a slight chance into tomorrow. temperatures are mostly in the 60's. it is 59 in san jose. here is a look outside, very different picture. you can see san francisco in the background. we have the chance of thunder chances by the central coast. cooler than average temperatures next week, we went from one extreme and we are dropping below average. notice much of the rainfall will be south of monterey. we could see a sprinkle hit the bay area.

for us, it's mainly going to be cloud cover and the winds have been shifting. we get the sea breeze now from the southwest. that's why it's going to be humid and will usher in cooler air all the way to the inland communities. temperatures are going to be only in the mid 80's. we saw some extremes yesterday. santa rosa will only be 80 today. look for san francisco to hit 72. we have some mid 80's through livermore and walnut creek. tonight, temperatures will drop mainly into the low 60's. here is a look at the temperatures ahead. livermore is an example. yesterday was 107. it is going to drop by 20 degrees today.

tomorrow, we get a bump up. the sea breeze kicks in and we will see lower than average temperatures through the middle of next week. it is very extreme for livermore. here is a look at the accuweather forecast. cooler today, triple digits are gone from the seven-day forecast. it will be humid with a slight chance of rain overnight. check out lower humidity, lots of sunshine. we will be dealing with the morning fog and afternoon sun. temperatures are below average for next week. a lot of people will be relieved to see these much more comfortable numbers. stephanie: when can we expect the haze to improve? frances: tuesday and wednesday when the sea breeze picks up. we will get winds from the west.

that will bring us cooler temperatures. stephanie: comment up next, a country music star called a lunatic. they raised $150,000 for trans youth. we will stephanie: here are the g

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she is raising one hunter $50,000 for organizations celebrating transgender youth. tucker carlsen ridiculed her. the shirts are $35 in proceeds go to the lifeline that runs a hotline for transgender youth in crisis. let's get a final check of your forecast. thank you for joining us. >> the wounded warrior project is a veteran service organization with really the goal of fostering the most successful, well-adjusted generation of wounded warriors in our nation's history. the wounded warrior project is honored to be a premiere sponsor for this year's department of defense warrior games and that we can support warriors and their athletes and their families who are participating. wounded warrior project has several athletes, registered warriors with us

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