and helping goes a long way. for me. >> a short walk going a long way. we learned why the san francisco aids walk has renewed importance this year. abc in the -- abc7news at 6:00 starts now. building a better bay area, moving forward, finding solutions, this is abc 7 news. dion: relief at the beach with inlet attempters pushing past 100 and some cities. while that heat moves out tonight, we do have a new weather concern now on the radar. good evening and think you for joining us, i am dion lim. we start with that big shift in the forecast for hotspots in the bay area include several cities in the east bay. livermore and concord both hit triple digits today and you can see that he on our east bay hills. it was also sizzling in san rafael with a high of 90 degrees. let's get to spencer with more on the heat and it seems that we are getting relief but now we

are watching isolated thunderstorms. >> there is that chance, but let's get to the heat first. we had several locations stopping at or above 100 degrees today, but right now we see the heat receiving just a little bit. 101 degrees in brentwood, but we still have lots of 95-98 degree readings at the bay area. it is just slowly retreating. and we still have an extensive -- excessive heat warning for all the bait area away from the coast line -- away from the coast line. there is instability in the atmosphere has high temperatures are moving up and a whole trough of low pressure is moving in with showers offshore that may move through the north bay tonight. this thunderstorm threat, although marginal, is for the north bay, with a couple isolated thunderstorms tonight and we will have more on that and the seven day forecast later. dion: you can get ahead of the heat with the same tools that are weather team uses.

just check weather conditions any time on the abc 7 bay area news app, available wherever you happen to stream. in other news, to the north bay, a boy life -- suer life-threatening brands in an apartment fire at:0last night on dutton avenue downtown santa rosa. he rescued from the cond-floor and has burns on 90% of his body. firefighters were told that several people were trapped insi apartment, but cruise did not find any of the victims. the ppeared to -- appeared to have started inside the bedroom. heat and smoke damage the entire building. developing news, a wildfire still burning in yosemite national park, spanning 650 acres. smoke is impacting sections of the north dome trail, and lamplight creek trail. here is a few of the skies about halftone this morning as the air quality index was deemed hazardous. the fire is believed to have been sparked by lightning back on june 29.

fire crews say that the flames have moving slowly and some trails have been closed to the public since tuesday. there is 0% containment. in riverside rages on in its second day. the flames have spread to 7600 acres, threatening nearly 2000 structures, and is 10% contained. evacuation orders and warnings are now in place. cal fire says that crews are having a hard time accessing some areas because of the rough terrain. a union and relief this weekend from a bay area family following the release of a woman who was kidnapped and held captive in mexico for months. we have told you about the story of monica deleon barbara. she was abducted in mexico eight months ago. the fbi says that her captors released her friday night and the search for them continues. >> waking up tomorrow, i think we can breathe a little bit easier. and it is a much happier day

because of it. i'm getting married in a week, and this is the best wedding gift that i could have ever gotten. >> great timing. she was captured in the -- kidnapped in the state police go. if you're going abroad, there are important precautions to take. >> you always want to make sure that some of the nose ring you are at all times, whether it is a best friend or family number, so that way, especially as you work going to a developing country. dion: not only is she reunited with family, but also with the dog that she was walking when she vanished. a major development in the east bay with the future of golden gate fields in berkeley. they will be closing the horse racing track at the end of this year's meet in december. that closure will bring in and 282 years of course rating -- horse racing since 1940 one. in a statement, the ownership says that it will close the

track to focus on two other horseracing facilities in california. golden gate fields has been targeted repeatedly by animal-rights activists who have protested the deaths of horses there. more than $1 million was raised today at the 37th annual aids walk san francisco at golden gate park. abc 7 is a proud media sponsor and abc7news reporter ryan curry tells us why those at the walk say that they still need to spread awareness. >> a lively start at golden gate park for the thousands who attended this year's aids walk. many carrying signs honoring the people who inspired them to walk. for the 37th year, this raised a lot of money from local efforts to fight hiv and aids. if it were, scientists announced a fifth person who no longer had detectable levels of hiv in their system following a high risk stem cell transplant. despite this progress there is no cure for hiv-aids. millions still live with the virus. >> and a release of numbers,

infection rates were up skyrocketing, so that is a little shocking. >> therefore, this aids walk still moves on strongly with bay area residents committed to one day finding a cure. abc 7 was a sponsor of the event and dan ashley participated, sharing stories of people whose lives have been affected by the aids epidemic. >> i'm here, my relative passed away 30 years ago, my sis this is her 25th consecutive year, she made a thousand dollars. >> thank you so much for being here. >> on display, the aids quilt, which now stretches five football fields. each square designed to honor the life of someone who died from hiv-aids. >> we need a lot of awareness and that is what the quilt is about. educating, remembering those we have lost, and continuing to be in the face of the people who see it as a gay disease or say that it is over. >> the money raised is one

thing, but for those walking it is about being part of something bigger and something that they know helps people in need. >> i have an uncle who has aids, so i just donate as much as i possibly can. >> ramona finley not only walks this event to honor her uncle, but like many others, because she knows that many of her neighbors benefit from her actions. >> it does a well to get out here and see people enjoying themselves and walking forward and joining the cause. dion: the only place dealing with extreme weather this weekend. from washington state, all the way to florida, we take a look at the impact of triple digit temperatures and pounding rain. plus, that huge powerball jackpot now even bigger. no big winner, but eight tickets sold

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americans across 14 seats are under heat alerts. it has been the hottest july ever in phoenix, and k phoenix is on day 17 of temperatures at or above 110 degrees. at least 12 heat related deaths were reported. across texas, residents are seeking relief from the community in community pools and water parks. el paso has seen triple digit temperatures for 30 days in a row and the forecast is calling for 100 degree days for at least the next week. in los angeles, senior centers opened their doors. we are there with you more. >> this is one of the senior centers that has extended hours for people to get out of the heat. you can see the stacks of water. and they tell me they have seen several dozen people coming in with their pets through those doors. >> in las vegas, temperatures nearing 170 degrees, authorities urge people to stay inside during the day and incoming temp

-- centers. the ground is already saturated in the northeast with rounds of rain for more than a week. in pennsylvania, another flash floods swept away several cars and others are still missing. >> and dad and his son were able to get out safely. but a grandmother, a mother and two children were swept away by the floodwaters. we have recovered the mother and she is one of the deceased. the two children that we are looking for to bring home, we are looking for them. >> more rain is in the forecast all the way up to virginia. >> a new antitheft device is being installed at two safeway markets. neglect. these sliding barriers at the self checkout area open when a receipt is scanned. shoppers say that they have been installed at two stores in the fillmore and the outer mission. safeway stores have been targeted by shoplifters in recent years. other supermarkets have installed similar types of gates and barriers and consolidated

entrances in response to theft. safeway has yet to respond to our request for comment. >> more night markets and markets coming soon to san francisco, city officials announcing legislation to dedicate a permit to make this happen in the state. they are holding a press conference tomorrow to discuss how the department will help revitalize neighborhoods and help small businesses. they say that a permit will help organizers eliminate excess fees or paperwork. cupping markets happen throughout the year. -- helping markets happen throughout the year. conch -- contra costa health reviews a massive oil spill at the marine terminal in 2021. a small hole in a pipeline leak more than 750 gallons of diesel -water mixer into the bay. a third-party report found the smell was quote a failure to follow good engineering and industry practice. the meeting starts at c's: 30 at the richmond convention center. an event in the south bay

celebrated a select group of artists who mold ideas into images. it is this highly correlated dance with fire. -- that's on fire. dion: they get their own states. looking lovely outside, with mild weather just ahead. abc 7 news weather anchor spencer christian joins us with details on this cold out. >> and sports, the giants sweep the pirates and steph curry at the buzzer, how they wowed the crowds at tahoe, an amazing putt to win. it was crazy. sp

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the biggest winners, a total of eight people got four numbers plus the powerball, winning just under $24,000 each. moving to the south bay, the 30th annual clay and glass festival wrapped up today in palo alto. this event was the perfect excuse to get your hands dirty with a list of hands-on workshops and classes, the festival included a chance to buy pieces from different artists who say this event is truly beneficial for artists and collectors. >> is a great way to get in front -- it is a great way to get in front of a new audience who needs exposure and those without connections. and then you are coming back and connecting with collectors that you have known for a decade or more. and then you get to meet new collectors. dion: the festival included an indoor cooling station, food trucks and over 100 artists on display at the two day event. like i said earlier, the idea of using a fire and a kiln to play in, too much for this weather.

>> maybe not so much in palo alto as other areas, but still, pretty warm. it's beginning to cool down in the bay area right now, here's the live doppler 7 you some moisture and clouds and some thunderstorms offshore, pushing towards the north bay. we have a lot of instability in the atmosphere right now, and there is the possibility of isolated thunderstorms in the north bay tonight. it's a marginal chance, but a chance nonetheless. again, if this happens it is likely to be only in the north bay. moving onto the 24 hour temperature change, it is seven degrees to event -- cooler than at this time than last time. we still have an excessive heat warning in effect until 11:00 this evening for all locations away from the shore coast and the bay shoreline. on we go to current readings. this is a view at santa cruz where people are still on the beach there and joining -- enjoying every moment of the

weekend. it's not as warm at the beach as it is in line but still a great day. 64 degrees and sent francisco, -- in san francisco, 55 degrees in oakland, 57 degrees at half moon bay. a view from emeryville looking west, a beautiful sky, some breaks of blue, increasing clouds, as we get into the evening hours. idiot degrees in santa rosa, novato as well, napa degrees, and hovering in the 70's and 80's elsewhere. looking across the embarcadero, checking out headlights, isolated thunderstorms are possible tonight and we talking about the north bay as the place most likely, if anyone gets thunderstorms, to get those. the key pieces tomorrow, and it will be much cooler by the middle of the week. that may not last long. taking a look at the forecast animation, notice those clouds and moisture surging into the north bay, likely to see a couple of showers move through there, is michael or to his likely imparts of the late-night

hours, then tomorrow morning we have high clouds around, but mainly some beaded -- senate is coming our way. -- sunny days coming our way. temperatures mild tomorrow in the mid-upper 60's, uncomfortably warm in some locations. right around the bay shoreline we are talking mid-upper 70's, inland areas were at 100 degrees in the 90's tomorrow. here is the accuweather 7-day forecast. further cooling on tuesday and wednesday, inland highs barely reaching 90 degrees, but other sudden warm-ups start on thursday. upper 90's inland, up to 100 degrees friday and saturday. more keep coming our way. >> now, abc 7 sports with chris alvarez. >> we have seen stephen curry locket on the basketball court for 15 years. now the future hall of famer is looking for a different type of trophy. how about the american century championship title.

stefan looking to go wire-to-wire in tahoe, his best finish was fourth for whole second shot, an incredible approach on the par 5, he would convert the eagle to extend his leave. so, would this be the day? but in from bernie, about 35 feet, and this thing is going to go. he and mardy fish back-and-forth, net can, it was close. but then the potter letting curry down, par on 11, just short. zero points in the celebrity type of format. bernie on 13, curry just can't get it to drop, and since they are right it is so frustrating, next over par, staff. short putt. and that burns the edge, cost him a point there. now on 16 for bernie. he sits a thing, can't get it done. three point lead, one shot lead heading into a tea, but after a good drive on 18, here is steph,

the approach to the par 5, he has to get this thing good, he does, 148 yards out, 18 feet, giving him the chance, and an eagle. and after fish lag, steph had this thought, six points in the celebrity tournament format, to win the whole tournament. and look at this. rolls it right on in. all that pressure does not matter, his first career win at the american century in tahoe, first active athlete to win since 2000, this time from the golf course. >> that is what you great -- dream about, to know what you have to do, 18th hole, all of those nerves, the adrenaline, login to what you're trying to do. three really good shots. and understand the moment. the refs helps not being able to take -- being afraid to take chances and not afraid of the results. a lot of people would like to be on the scenario where you have

an 18 foot putt to win a tournament, as a member, is skins game, whatever it is. all of that stuff. that is what you're searching for, those moments. i was fortunate enough to have it here. fortunate enough to make it. and all about the process of just enjoying myself. trying to remember that the entire round and i got to the finish line. >> sure is fun to win. giants tried to catch a sleeping pittsburgh, this goes to extras in the tent, giants add an insurance to michael roberto, deep to right center misses a homerun, florence is going to score and then davis behind him as the giants win 8-4, they have won five in a row. he's hosting the twins, bottom of the night, gametime, run on second, two out, tony kemp, a tough season for the a's, hit hard, 57 4, 7 straight losses, and carlos alcaraz beat novak

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coming up on 11:00 tonight. the hot weather effect on your next glass of wine. oh. we look into the way this wild weather could change the taste in your next bottle. plus goodbye to the dead. the legendary bay area band it's very last show as dad and company. we are there with what their music means to the biggest fans and beyond. those stories and more tonight at 11:00. finally, a sweet site for ice cream lovers. mitchell's ice cream is celebrating 70 years of business with $.70 groups. today also happens to be national ice cream day, so if you are looking to make the most of it, the deal goes until 11:00 tonight. popular flavors are expected to run out as the day goes on, but this historic ice cream shop opened in 1953 and now has over 50 flavors, still made in-house with their rich water fat base. we haven't had dinner yet but -- >> i would like to have been

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