announcer: building a better bay area. moving forward, finding solutions. this is abc 7 news. >> the shared frustration for drivers all over the bay area. how an incident on the richmond-san rafael bridge ended with massive gridlock.

good morning to you. it is saturday, july 22. i am gloria rodriguez. you will have more on our top story in a moment, but first we are going to start with a look at your weather. here is shayla girardin. shay the day. some cooler temperatures as you are heading out the door. 50's and 60's out there. still seeing some foggy conditions, a little bit of that marine layer. we do still have that dense fog advisory along the coast. it is going to be sticking around through 10:00 a.m., for the most part looking pretty good. the only area we are still seeing limited visibility is half moon bay. it is going to be a hot one out there. we are talking about those triple digits making a return once again. the bay, though, nice and cool. he will break down that seven-day forecast, when and where we are going to see that he. for now i will toss it back to you. gloria: happening right now in

san rafael, all lanes of the eastbound richmond-san rafael bridge remain closed as the chp works to resolve a situation with a man having a mental health crisis. you just saw a live look right there. closure began before 1:00 p.m. friday, with reports of the man running on the bridge. there were major backups from san rafael to san francisco as people searched for alternate ways to get to the east bay. lena howland caught up with some frustrated drivers. >> there is going to be no way up there anytime soon. find another way home. >> unwelcome news of a potential all-night closure to those who had been waiting to cross found lanes of the richmond-san rafael bridge for hours. eastbound ends of the bridge shut down around 1:00 in the afternoon because of someone experiencing a mental health crisis on the bridge. chp officers have been in negotiations with the person ever since, leaving drivers in gridlock. >> this is ridiculous.

it's unbelievable. it is unbelievable while we have to sit this long when people are getting off of work. and they can't get home. lena: bridge is her main route home to hercules, with two kids in the backseat. he found her waiting for more than four hours near the roadblock. >> and i have to get up in the morning to go back to work. this is sad. lena: aerial view's show hundreds of drivers stuck on the bridge and shortly after the closure, causing a ripple effect throughout the bay area, including in san francisco and nevada. >> i know people who work around their -- around here. some people are still in san francisco. if you went through novato, you are still stuck in nevada. >> for me it is bad, because i

want to see my baby girl. i want to see my wife. i'm hungry. lena: those stuck near the roadblock i'm making the best of it, despite home being four hours away on the other side of the break. >> some people were starving so i went to the store and tried to get some food. what can you do? just come down if you have to go around, go around. gloria: to another traffic closure happening right now. eastbound interstate 80 is closed between highway watcher anddetours are hig on that map right there. this stretch of roadway is closed for construction. caltrans says while it may be an inconvenience, it will be worth it in the long run. >> because we are closing this we are going to be able to do continuously-reinforced concrete paving.

over the entire three miles we will have a smooth ride, and get a longer life. we are looking at possibly 40 years of life. gloria: the roadway will reopen no later than 5:00 a.m. on monday. it is the first of three closures for this stretch of road. two others are planned for august after that caltrans will begin to work on the westbound side of the freeway. a man is dead this morning following a shooting in san francisco's tenderloin neighborhood. so far, no arrests. the man was shot just after six :00 p.m. yesterday near golden gate hyde street. officers say they spoke to witnesses, who saw the suspect run from the scene. a search is ongoing for a boater who fell into the san joaquin river. rescuers were called to the area around the antioch bridge after the person went overboard and a second boater jumped into the water to save them. using a helicopter and rescue boat the coast guard saved the second boater.

they are in good condition. contra costa firefighters are also using a drone to help search for the other person. new developments in antioch, where a judge heard motions in a case involving police officers linked to the racist texting scandal. the hearing was to determine if the officers violated california's new racial justice act by trading racist texts. the case centers around antioch police officers and four black men who were charged in a -related shooting two years ago. the judge will allow the officers to testify with their lawyers present, despite attempts to block their testimony by the prosecution. the next hearing is in martinez on august 25. mixed reviews about one of the city's newest bike lanes leading to questions about the effectiveness t project. the bike lan is on valencia street in san francisco. it runs from 15th through 23rd street, and it is still under

construction. but it is already being used. the lanes run down the center of the street and between traffic, and cyclists say the lane protection is minimal, with many of the plastic posts destroyed within a week of being installed. cars have been spotted going between barriers to turn left or u-turn. >> there is another part of valencia street that has a curb-protected by claim that has proven to be exponentially safer. >> i just entered it for the first time ever and i think it is pretty cool it is down the middle. gloria: the bike lane has been under construction for nearly two months and several accidents have been reported. this is a pilot project. the sfmta has a year to evaluate how functional it is, and also the design. >> night fight for mill mill grade -- millbrae! gloria: on the peninsula, a

vocal protest took place friday outside a la quinta hotel in millbrae. the county has submitted an application to buy the hotel and house the homeless. it would be part of the state's home key program. we are remembering the man and legendary singer from new york who left his heart in san francisco. the iconic tony bennett. he died yesterday at the age of 96, just two weeks short of his birthday. bennett released more than 70 albums and collected 19 grammies. cornell barnard shows us how santa cisco is paying tribute. >> ♪ i left my >> a lone violinist played that in memory of tony bennett, a place where his eight foot tall bronze statue stands in front.

>> he first sang "i left my heart in san francisco" in our venetian room. cornell: and he passed away on friday at age 96 after a long battle with alzheimer's disease. his fans, coming to the claremont to leave flowers and pay their respects. >> it is a sad moment for all of us. you accept some people -- you expect some people to live forever, but none of us do. cornell: what is your favorite tony bennett song? >> oh, the one for the city. ♪ cornell: inspired this impromptu sing-along at noon across parts of the city. >> ♪ when i come home to you san francisco ♪ cornell: the 20-time grammy winner leave behind -- leaves behind a legacy of philanthropy. bennett was born a new yorker, but became an unofficial ambassador of the city by the

bay. >> he loved the city. his death reminds us that we are here on this earth for a short time, and we have to make sure we make it count. >> ♪ how do you keep the music playing ♪ cornell: bennett rose to fame in the 1950's, and then enjoyed a career resurgence. >> there is 60 years between us but when we sing there is no distance. cornell: task can lead the effort to name a section of mason street in front of the fairmont tony bennett way. >> he was in it for the art. it was not about himself. when i met him, he was truly transcendent, genuine person. and he loved san francisco. he adored this town. cornell: bennett and his enduring love song to san francisco, forever etched on our minds. >> ♪ old and sun -- golden sun will shine for me ♪ ♪

cornell: frank sinatra once called tony bennett the greatest pop singer in the world. bennett is survived by his wife susan, and nine grandchildren. mayor breed declared "i left my heart in san francisco" the official song of the city. gloria: we have more on tony bennett's life and legacy on our website. just go to abc7news.com. you can find it there on the main page. in the north bay, don phil residents are being urged to boil their water. e. coli was detected in a sample from a treatment plan. officials say this is a precautionary measure. e. coli can cause diarrhea and nausea. residents have been taking the advice to boil water to heart. >> to have on hand this morning and for drip -- and for drinking and brushing her teeth to happen in the sink in the bathroom.

gloria: young fella is providing bottled water at the community center on washington street, the town hall lobby, and the napa county library. the town expects the problem will be resolved by monday and will inform residents as soon as the tap water is safe to drink let's get a preview of your forecast on this saturday. shayla, good morning. shayla: good morning. cool and cloudy to start the morning. the heat is building in this morning. we will take a look at how hot it is going to get in where we are seeing all of that heat. that is coming up with your seven-day forecast next. gloria: also, an eager crowd watched as the u.s. women's national team opened world cup play. the ties many of the players on the field share with the bay area. listen up, swifties, things are changing at levi's stadium. what is now being allowed and what will not be tolerated. ♪

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gloria: the women's world cup officially kicked off down under early friday morning, with cohost new zealand springing a massive upset. the two-time defending champion u.s. women's team took to the pitch last night. a large crowd up showed up in san jose to root them on. abc 7 news southbay reporter lauren martinez tells us about the strong connection between the team and the bay area. lauren: the u.s. national soccer team kick started there world cup with a win, 3-0. hundreds attended a watch party hosted by the san jose earthquakes. >> the soccer community is so big here in the south bay. it is great to support women's sports. lauren: a third of the soccer team have ties to the bay area. mostly the southbay. stanford's sophia smith not only

scored twice, but became the youngest player to score multiple -- multiple goals in a world cup debut. naomi girma plays defense. >> my wife's daughter played high school soccer with naomi. that is why we all have our shirts. could tell she was going to be a star. she was so good. really smooth the ball, just unbelievable. >> we are really proud to have those ties with naomi girma. lauren: coaches soccer at gunderson high school and referee for some of the u.s. women's soccer players. >> i'm so happy to see them all coming up and playing on the national team. >> parents said this team sets a good example for young players. >> just to help young girls know they can play with strength and spirit and have a good time. >> my daughter played competitive sports. she looks up to a lot of these players. lauren: the next watch party will be on wednesday, when the

u.s. plays the netherlands. bay fc, the newest professional women sports team, announced paypal part will be there stadium starting next week -- next year. lauren martinez, abc 7 news. gloria: it is being billed by some as the concert event of the generation. the taylor swift tour comes to levi's stadium next week. fans are in an uproar over new rules and regulations. there will be no tailgating or outside stadium access for swifties without a ticket. >> for the span of her tour a lot of her fans are gathering outside i'm hoping that they could hear her music or see a screen. i had a plan to go, so i am bummed to hear the park is saying no, you can't do that. lauren: 20,000 on ticketed fans showed up in philadelphia earlier in the two are, and levi's stadium is trying to make sure that does not happen here. levi's also banned friendship

race looks at first, then announced friday they would allow them after all. i'm sure the fans are happy about that. in berkeley rialto cinema's elmwood was able to reopen in time for the debut of "oppenheimer." the building was hit by a car and red tagged. the driver lost control on wednesday afternoon after a small dog jumped toward the car's petals. one was heard and an assessment later found no structural problems. theater management says cosmetic repairs are still in progress. theater wanted to show this movie because of oppenheimer's ties to berkeley. tickets are available for more showings of the film. in yosemite in one of the park's main roads will finally reopen today after heavy damage from the winter storms. tioga road, which continues into highway 120, will be open to vehicles by 8:00 a.m. today, but camping is limited. 46 mile road is usually open by

this time in the year, but there is still plenty of snow up there, and repairs to come. radio towers, satellite dishes, damaged buildings, and downed power lines must be fixed. let's get a check of that forecast now. shayla girardin is tracking the forecast. is it going to be hot again today? shayla: yes. we are talking about heat advisory is once again. nice and calm to start the morning, but as you head inland, you are going to be feeling that heat by this afternoon. if you want to beat the heat the coast is definitely the place to be. we are also tracking some fog along the beaches to start off the morning. that is going to burn off around 10:00 a.m. you know the drill. we are still talking about heat alerts all across the state of california. we are really feeling that as you head into the afternoon. you can see the pinks and oranges on your screen. it is inland that is going to continue to notice this heat. fresno, bakersfield, even bishop well into the triple digits.

san francisco, you are beating the heat this morning, only making it to the 70's. l.a. also coming in on the cool side. but we are going to be feeling those heat advisories. all of the pink are areas above that 90 degree mark. concorde, napa, all of you are continuing to see warmer conditions. look at some areas. fairfield, antioch well into those triple digits. but along the coast, nice and cool. going to feel that heat as much by the coast, but inland it is toasty. tomorrow we start a cooldown. it is still on the warmer site tomorrow, but each day you are going to notice a two degrees drop. by mid to end the week it is going to be cooler and comfortable for us. starting out with foggy skies. that will keep us cooler over the next couple of hours. as that starts to burn off you will start to feel that he billed in. by around 4:00 p.m., that is when temperatures spike. along the coast, still some

cloud cover. much more comfortable as well. he was a look at those highs for today. it is going to be a warm one, especially inland. that is where we are talking about those heat advisory is in effect. but along the coast, nice and comfortable. half moon bay coming in in the 60's. even santa cruz, you are in those upper 70's. you know the drill. cozy at the coast, but as you head inland is going to be a hot one. that gradual cooldown we were talking about, triple digits for you inland. we are talking about the 90's over the next couple of days, but look at that cooldown that comes our way by midweek. wednesday is when we start to see the 80's return. it is going to be breezier as well. for the bay, we have the 80's today, dropping to the 70's by midweek thursday and friday. we are talking about 72 degrees, and along the coast 60's for today. really flirting with those upper 50's throughout the week. hopper us out there today, but

we are moving in the right direction. cooler temperatures by beginning to midweek there. gloria: triple digits inland, wow. thank you so much. just ahead, the story of one east bay man who was -- who was told he lost his insurance based on drone footage. what michael finney says homeowners need to know when it comes to the area outside the house.

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michael: jones sometimes fly over cj's oakley house. he never thought much of it until now. >> apparently they have pictures and noticed clutter. michael: tj was shocked when he got this notice from his long time home insurance carrier. >> set up for nonrenewal. they're going to be terminating our policy. michael: his house is not in a fire zone and he has never filed a single claim. instead, the notice said csa a found clutter, hazardous waste, tire, and a dilapidated car in his yard. how could they make such a claim? no one had been by to ask -- to inspect the house. >> they said, no, we sent over a drum. oh, they have a drum they sent over my property, i don't know flew into my yard. michael: they said we have a drone, we have seen your property, that is why we denied you? >> correct. michael: csaa would not let him see the photos or give him a

chance to clear his yard. >> at this point is too late. michael: the tsa leadership -- later told cj it did not use a drone. it said it reviewed aerial images. the company would not show those images to cj or 7 on your side. we flew our own drone to show how it looks from up there. >> it is not dangerous. it is not neglected. we are using these things. michael: cj took me on a tour and admits the yard is cluttered, but he is a do-it-yourself guy. >> this is my original, my first car he got. michael: he is restoring his 1966 chevy. >> is pretty good for going through my teenage years. [laughter] michael: he has installed his own solar panels, and he changes his own tires. he says it is a lifestyle, not a hazard. >> we were found guilty and punished and we had no idea, warning, no opportunity to mitigate the situation.

michael: cj complained to the state department of insurance. the company said images showed " debris that resembles wood and cardboard, a gray truck with bray -- with debris on the bread, and debris on top? >> how dare you judge me for my stuff. yes, i have stuff. michael: the company said, why you may have had your insurance with the company for many years, pay your premiums, and not filed claims, those factors are not considerations when evaluating property risk. >> art, were done. have a nice day. what do i do? i don't understand. michael: i'm michael finney, 7 on your side. gloria: still to come, the temperatures are hitting the triple digits across the country as dangerous heat sets in for millions of americans. the safety recommendations coming from experts this morning. plus, a date is set for former president trump's classified documents trial.

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announcer: building a better bay area. moving forward, finding solutions. this is abc 7 news. gloria: good morning to you. it is going to be another warm weekend across much of the bay area. his meteorologist shayla girardin. shayla: good morning. heartfirst out there today, but we do have a cooldown coming our way tomorrow. for now, nice and comfortable to start the morning. we are in the 50's and 60's as you head out the door. so, on the cooler side before that heat starts to build in. we still have that dense fog at 53, but everyone is looking pretty good out there. otherwise looking good. you have some nice visibility. you can see some low clouds, but look at this afternoon. cloud cover moves out and that he builds in. we are talking about the triple

digits if you are inland today. a little bit cooler for the bay and coast. we'll talk about where we are seeing all of those heat advisories, plus how long it is going to last. that is coming up, but for now i will toss it back to you. gloria: thank you, shayla. bella pig news on the dangerous heat taking hold across the country. it is not just how high the temperatures are expected to get, but how long the extreme heat is sticking around. relentless triple digit temperatures have been felt in many places for weeks now. the heat is also fueling storms. line the meuse has the latest. >> millions of americans from coast-to-coast under heat alerts , temperatures hitting triple digits across much of the west and south as the dangerous conditions remain. in texas near the gulf coast, a rush to break a windshield in a frantic effort to free a baby locked inside a car. children's body temperatures can

rise five times faster than adults. ems evaluated the baby, and they are ok. phoenix, arizona hitting 119 on thursday. it has been more than 110 degrees there for three weeks straight, breaking a record. >> it seems like it just gets hotter and hotter every year. >> the heat not just hot -- hot on humans. experts recommend staying in air-conditioning and out of the sun in this weather. but that is not an option for some people who have to work outdoors, like these construction workers in miami. the heat not only in the air, but the water. water temperatures in the gulf and atlantic are climbing into the 90's off the florida coast. that is four to seven degrees higher than average. >> it is warm. it is over 90 degrees. it gives us reason for pause for what may come for the rest of the summer. michael: researchers at florida international university one those temperatures could harm marine life and provide fuel for

hurricanes. >> there is concern that with warmer temperatures you may see stronger storms or more for storms. >> amid the heat, the threat of severe storms. torrential rain falling in atlanta friday night, pouring down, causing flash flooding in some areas. in further north in boston, a game between the red sox and mets postponed due to storms. heavy rain turning staircases at fenway park into waterfalls. abc news, new york. gloria: a date has been set to start the classified documents trial against former president donald trump. a federal judge, a trump appointee, picked may 20 to begin the trial. it is months after the department of justice had requested, but still well before next year's presidential election. rump's legal team called it a setback for the prosecution. the trial will be in a

heavily-republican area of florida. legal experts say that will make it difficult to pick an impartial jury. >> it is important for the prosecution not to have someone who just believes in donald trump, period, regardless of the facts. the facts as we know publicly are pretty strong for the government. michael: settled a lawsuit accusing the trump organization of failing to cover millions in legal bills. the settlement comes three days after -- three days before the trial was set to begin. contra costa county first responders remembered two of their own who died fighting a house fire. the flag was lowered staff at the contra costa county fire district memorial garden yesterday. to honor captain matt burton and fire engineer scott desmond. we were searching for residents inside a san pablo house in july 2007 when they were lost to the heat and smoke. they both died, along with two

residents. their sacrifices remembered every year. >> and may each small active service we do we a living memorial to matt, to scott, and to all of our fallen firefighters. gloria: captain burton and engineer desmond where the first contra costa county fire district firefighters to be killed in the line of duty. we are working to build a better bay area, and that means a safer bay area. but new data shows san francisco's vision zero program to eliminate traffic deaths is far from its goal. the road safety plan was launched in 2014, and it aimed to end the traffic fatalities by 2024. abc 7 news reporter suzanne phan has a look at the progress that has been made. >> i have definitely had a few close calls while i am running. >> had lived in san francisco for three years, and i always try to be careful crossing the street. >> i think it is people doing

unprotected left hand turns. suzanne: rather they are running, walking, or biking, a lot of people say they have had close calls with drivers. vision zero sf is the city's plan to end the traffic deaths by 2024. this week authorities say they are concerned. but it is hard for me to accept we are not going to reach zero by 2024. suzanne: the latest data shows mixed progress. traffic fatalities are up. 2022 was the deadliest year since the initiative launched in 2014. >> i think it is a sobering reality of our city and a reminder that our streets are not as safe as they need to be for people to get around without using a car. suzanne: san francisco is not the only city struggling with traffic fatalities. this chart shows san jose is close to the same level it was started vision zero in 2015. that is partly because fewer people were on the road during the pandemic, but some say a lot

more work needs to be done to protect pedestrians. >> it requires the city and sfmta to redesign our streets. suzanne: sustainable transportation advocate luke fortner heimer says the city needs to install more protections for pedestrians and cyclists, like this protected by claim. rafael mandelman believes a key factor is to increase traffic enforcement. as we approach the 24th target date, many bicyclists say they appreciate the effort. >> it's a great vision. i think we need to strive for that. i don't know if we will make it, but we have to get close. suzanne: suzanne phan, abc 7 news. gloria: this morning the world's largest cosco could be coming to california. according to the chronicle, the biggest wholesale retailer will be in fresno if the proposal is approved. the warehouse is expected to be over 240,000 square feet. that is equivalent to four

football fields. it will include a delivery distribution center, a 32-pump gas station, also a drive through car wash. that is pretty cool. the plan is under a 45-day review period before the final environmental review is complete. a san jose school district, facing declining enrollment, converted one of its schools into a first of its kind early learning center. abc 7 news got a tour of the cesar chavez early learning center. it will offer free or reduced cost infant, toddler, and preschool care for low-income families. the site will also offer social services. superintendent of the school district says the learning program will be a very unique. >> the center will provide the first dual immersion spanish-language opportunity for children zero to three in the bay area. gloria: the program will be run

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gloria: a agreement was reached this week to address the future of artificial intelligence. president biden and seven major tech companies have agreed to implement ai safeguards. zach fuentes explains what those safeguards and to do and why experts say there is more work ahead. zach: artificial intelligence is

developing faster than u.s. lawmakers can keep up with. right now the to allergy is not regulated by law. >> we are really behind when it comes to privacy compared to the eu. they are ahead of us by years. zach: friday president joe biden and seven tech companies announced an agreement to self regulate, focusing on key safeguards. >> these commitments which the companies will implement immediately underscore three fundamental principles. safety, security, and trust. zach: the companies have agreed to test technology before it is released, protect against cyber threats, and label content generated by ai with things like watermarks to identify it. microsoft's vice chair s about the commitments with abc news following the meeting with the president. >> they are all about making a i safer with better testing and safety protocols. making it more secure,

protecting it from cyber attacks and the like. it is about making it more transparent, and fundamentally it is about ensuring that serves the public as a whole. zach: a tech expert says the commitments may be a first step, but it is still up to the tech companies to be honest. >> it is in good faith, and if we get to the point where they are competing to be honest, and we are going to win. but there is no guarantee. zach: we spoke with the white house director of science and technology policy, who says stronger regulation is on the way. >> we are working on an executive order the president will consider to take all of the actions we can within the executive branch, because we've got to play our part, and congress is working to play its part. we will continue to work with them on legislation. zach: zach fuentes, abc 7 news. gloria: let the races began in san francisco.

the 46th san francisco marathon will take over the streets starting at 5:30 in the morning on the embarcadero at mission street. over 27,000 runners are expected to participate in the 26.2 mile race. people can expect you need detours and delays, and lots of road closures throughout the city until the early afternoon. street closure times may vary depending on the running route, so keep that in mind if you are going to be in san francisco tomorrow. let's get a preview of your weather with shayla. shayla: good morning. taking a live look from our south beach camera over the bay bridge. a beautiful start to the day. you can see that sun coming up. still cloudy, but that he is moving in in the afternoon.

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to bounce back after losses yesterday. san francisco takes on the washington nationals at nationals park. first pitch is at 4:05. and the a's take on the houston astros at home in the coliseum. that starts at 6:07. this weekend the women's world cup kicked off with a big performance by the women's national team. casey pratt has a look at your morning sports. >> good morning. after writing a seven-game win streak the giants have hit a skid, but they are still in the playoff picture. this fan meant well, but not the best effort on the ball. in the third, joc pederson with a mammoth 2-1 shot. that thing almost left the ballpark. for thinning, michael chavers doubles down the left-field line. that thing is going to run around for quite a while in the corner. stone garrett scores all the way from first. later in the inning the giants

bring the infield in. patrick bailey erases the base runner. he catches chavers sleeping out there. that is a heads up play by the young jack -- the young backstop. base is but casey smith strikes out. and gnats win it. the giants are three back of the dodgers and tied for the wild-card spot. oakland with three straight losses against al opponents coming into the game. the rbis single to left. tony kemp comes around to score. the a's managed to make it a one-run game, but kyle tucker was a wrecking crew. this home are almost hits the hall of fame mascots. tucker hit a career-high three homers as houston wednesday. fifa women's world cup taking off. u.s. versus vietnam. a great touch to sophia smith. she finishes for the goal. it is time for a custom hand-check. 52nd minute, the keeper comes

out of the box, but knocks it right to smith. the play is initially rolled off site. it would be reviewed and overturned. usa wins their opener 3-0. this is a huge moment for mls soccer. lionel messi making his inter miami debut. he scores the game-winner in the 94th minute. unreal. second round, open championship from royal liverpool. chart of the day, travis met on 17th. he misses the cut, but he will probably miss -- remember this hole in one forever. what a cool moment. this is basically a home game for fleetwood. this birdie putt from almost 60 feet drops. fleetwood sits in second at five under par. your leader is brian harman. he leads by a whopping five strokes headed into the weekend. have a great weekend, everybody. i'm casey pratt. gloria: we know a lot of you are

getting ready for your weekend. let's get a check of your forecast with shayla girardin. shayla: good morning. nice and cool for us to start the day, but that he is going to move in by this afternoon. especially feeling that heat inland. the coast, not so much. it is going to be cool and comfortable. the beach is the place to be. we are also tracking some areas of dense fog this morning. still have that fog advisory through 10:00 a.m. musso be prepared if you are heading out the door along the coast. that spare the air alert is still in effect today. all of this heat we are talking about air quality not being as good in some areas. if you are sensitive to this, keep this in mind as you are heading out the door. he was a look at these heat advisories. most areas feeling the heat by this afternoon as you head inland. that is where you're going to notice those temperatures spike. some areas reaching triple digits. along the coast, no advisories for you.

much cooler they are, but especially this afternoon you're going to feel these mormon conditions. those triple digits not only for us in california, but other areas as well. bishop, fresno, even bakersfield well into the triple digits. in san francisco, nice and comfortable today. even l.a. coming in in those mid 80's. you can see all of the areas in pink, well over that 90 degree mark. quite as bad as you head toward the coast, inland we are talking about the 90's. fairfield, antioch well over that triple digit mark. as you head north, napa coming in in those 90's today. here is a breather for us. it does cool sunday. so, seeing some areas on the warm side. we see that wide range of temperatures, but not as much reaching those 90's. only looking like clear lake is going to reach that triple digit tomorrow. starting off with cloudy skies. that is going to be on-and-off

for the next couple hours. as we head into the afternoon hours that cloud cover starting to burn off a bit. that is when we start to feel the heat, especially as we get into late afternoon. around 5:00 p.m., that is when that heat will tilt in. temperatures continue to spike. nice and cool along the coast. tomorrow temperatures cool for us a tad. highs today. he was that heat we were talking about. as you head inland you continue to feel those above-average temperatures. triple digits for many of you. and as you head toward the coast we see the 80's, 70's, and even nice for some of you. you're talking about the 60's in half moon bay. much cooler for you. we have a bit of a break this evening. lows dipping into those 50's and 60's, so we will see that cool down. then look at this that seven-day forecast. here is that gradual cooldown we have been talking about. inland, we are talking about the triple digits today. 90's as we head into the work

week, then slowly dip into the 80's. it will be nice and comfortable for us by about midweek. for now, some warm temperatures heading our way. gloria: thank you so much. san diego comic con is underway, and while stars are not participating because of the actor strike, there is still a lot going on. george pennacchio from our sister station in los angeles has a look at the action. welcome to comic-con. george: thanks. went up and down and all around, searching for fun here comic-con. we found an abundance of amusements, including a bunch of old crap, and these robots. >> it is the future. it is the next chapter of toys, where you can actually control the robot via your voice or program it. also you could have different actions with the app. george: you will just need one more thing. $1700.

the high and the convention center hulu was inviting guests to enjoy animayhe experience celebrating the network's animated programs. there is also fun for fans of "futurama" ahead of the season 11 premier. we saw -- and this guy. >> i'm a pickle that was a scientist. or a scientist that is a pickle. so, choose yourself. george: from a pickle rick to indiana jones, the pope, and a rogues gallery of spider-man villains, there are colorful characters everywhere. like chainsaw man. and some are a little scarier than others. >> i call it nerd christmas. i have friends from everywhere that come together that i have been friends with for years just for meeting at cons. george: we crowned jennifer staggs ms. sharknado.

>> i love the movie. it is just a classic. george: it feels like the matter where you go here you can always seymore. see what i did that? this years comic-con may not have the usual star power, but it is still an event fans love. in san diego, george pennacchio, abc 7 news. gloria: that looks fun. abc 7 news is streaming 24/7. get the abc 7 bay area news app and join us whenever you want, wherever you are. stick - did you see that? - whoa, whoa, we scored? - yeah we scored, we're going to the playoffs. - i can't believe i missed that. (bell dings) every time i'm buzzed i spend too much time on my phone. - what? i should take your phone away. - no, no, no, i'll call for a ride. - hey, why does my face look like that? - (laughing) i'm playing with these new face filters. - okay you know what? that's mine. - [buzzed guy] i'm gonna need that back. - [kevin] nope. - [buzzed guy] kevin.

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gloria: happening tomorrow, the stern grove festival kicks off with another weekend of performers. the sf symphony be playing along with special guest lettuce. fans can enjoy the music series free of charge. the concert will be held at sigman stern grove's natural amphitheater in san francisco.

if you can't make it this weekend, there will be performances every sunday through august 20. the event starts at 2:00 p.m. it ends at 5:00 p.m. next up, the passing of an icon. tony bennett. a look at how the city is paying tribute to the legendary singer who left his heart in san francisco. >> this is abc 7 24/7. ♪ >> live in san francisco. >> live in the southbay. >> live in oakland. >> you are watching abc 7 news live. >> anytime, anywhere, we are -- >> we are. >> we are. >> where you are. >> download our bay area streaming app. join us and start watching.