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plus, reaction from trump's gop rivals and the statement that got one of them booed. >> janai: carlee russell charged. the alabama nursing student facing two misdemeanors after admitting her role in that kidnapping hoax. this morning, the sentence she could face if convicted. >> gio: ozempic and wegovy back in the headlines. some patients speaking out about the side effects they say they're experiencing as the uk probes whether the blockbuster drug poses an increase in suicide risk. >> whit: gen-z making major money moves. >> i have no idea if you're running numbers. >> whit: meet the two influencers who retired from 9 to 5 life in their 20s, sharing the wealth on claiming their financial freedom. >> janai: "gma's" great new zealand adventure. kicking off all the sights, sips and zips that make the home of the 2023 women's world cup pitch

perfect. ♪ i'm back, back in the new york groove ♪ >> gio: and our 7th inning snacks series slides into home plate. "gma's" week-long cross-country celebration of the best ballparks in america. sampling stadium snacks all in a league of their own, and this morning we're hitting it out of the park at the home of the new york mets as we say -- >> all: good morning, america! [ cheers ] ♪ >> whit: yes, and a good morning it very much is. we can smell the food. >> janai: when you're rubbing your hands together, it means there's foods. >> whit: very excited this morning. good morning, america. good to have you with us on a sunday -- excuse me -- it's saturday. this is what happens. we're swinging for the fences on a saturday. somara theodore live out in citi field, home of the mets, ready to take a bite out of fan favorite food hitting it out of the park and we get to try some.

>> gio: so much fun and excited for that. somara and our weather team also tracking the excessive heat stretching from coast to coast. nearly half of the u.s. population right now is dealing with scorching temperatures. something we're all too familiar with this summer. but we're going to start this hour with donald trump hitting the campaign trail just one day after a new charge was filed against him in that classified documents case. >> janai: the former president saying, neither an indictment, nor a conviction will stop his 2024 campaign. abc's rachel scott joins us live in des moines, iowa, with more on how trump is responding and what other republican candidates are saying about the charges. good morning, again, rachel. >> reporter: janai, good morning. two indictments, a new round of federal charges and former president donald trump is as defiant as ever. he's still the clear frontrunner in this race, but he does face new challenges in the coming months juggling a campaign schedule as he fends off federal charges.

this morning, donald trump back out on the campaign trail in iowa vowing to stay in the race as he faces new federal charges. >> but i will fight for iowa like no one else is going to fight. >> reporter: the former president now charged with not only mishandling classified documents, but trying to destroy surveillance footage to obstruct the investigation. that video has long been crucial to the special counsel's case. when prosecutors traveled to mar-a-lago last year to recover those sensitive documents, they spotted a surveillance camera outside the storage room. but when the justice department issued a subpoena for the material, prosecutors say trump schemed with his staff to destroy it. their alleged plan ultimately failed and prosecutors got their hands on that evidence anyway showing boxes being moved in and out allegedly at the request of trump. the former president has pleaded not guilty. his trial set to overlap with the republican primaries. >> they've weaponized the justice department and the fbi. >> reporter: trump crossing paths with 12 of his rivals in iowa this weekend including florida governor ron desantis. >> does trump best represent the

future of the republican party or is this all a distraction? >> if the election becomes a referendum on what document was left by the toilet at mar-a-lago, we are not going to win. we got to focus on what the people are looking for in terms of their futures. >> reporter: few candidates in that crowded field willing to go after the former president directly. the one that did, booed off the stage. >> donald trump is running to stay out of prison and if we elect -- [ booing ] >> i know. i know. i know. i know. listen, i know the truth. the truth is hard. >> reporter: notably not by the president's side, his close aide walt nauta who prosecutors say conspired with the former president in an attempt to destroy that video evidence. as for trump he's back on the campaign trail later today with a rally in pennsylvania. janai? >> janai: rachel, thank you for

that. now to new developments in that story of a nursing student who admitted to staging her own kidnapping triggering a 49-hour search effort now turning herself in to authorities. abc's ike ejiochi has the details on the charges she's facing. good morning, ike. >> reporter: good morning, janai. alabama prosecutors charging carlee russell with two misdemeanors for the 25-year-old's role in falsely reporting to law enforcement officers and falsely reporting an incident. each punishable with up to one year in prison if she's convicted. on the night of july 13th she called 911 from her car claiming she saw a child walking alone on the interstate. now, when police arrived all they found was russell's car along with her wig, phone and purse. but neither russell nor the child were there. now, her disappearance sparking that frantic two-day search. police and volunteers handing out flyers, searching the area, that is, until russell returned home on the night of july 15th claiming she was kidnapped and escaped eventually admitting that she made the whole thing up. now, the police chief saying

russell's search for amber alerts and the movie "taken" on her phone before her disappearance. she's been released on a $2,000 bond as she awaits trial. still unclear why russell fabricated the story. guys? >> gio: questions there. all right, ike, thank you so much. coming up here on our "gma morning menu", drugs like ozempic back in the headlines. some patients speaking out about the side effects they say they're experiencing. dr. sutton is going to join us live to break it down. >> janai: can't wait for that. plus, major money moves, how two gen-z influencers retired in their 20s. now sitting down with "gma" with the financial advice they want women to know. >> whit: and surf's up on savings, "deals & steals" all about summer fun. tory johnson back with that. we'll see you in a moment. it's a great lot. and the previous owner was really into diy... okay... automatic shades.

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>> gio: welcome back to "gma." and it's christmas in july. the items to stock up on now to gift yourself a stress-free december coming up in our next half hour. >> janai: that is for the overachievers. really aspirational. now to our "gma" cover story and the drugs being used for weight loss like ozempic are making headlines again. abc news medical contributor dr. darien sutton is here with a reality check. good morning, dr. sutton. always love having you. so, there are reports of people experiencing so-called stomach paralysis. what is that and what should we know about the side effect claims? >> good morning, janai. stomach paralysis associated with these medications, ozempic and wegovy. one of the methods that these medications work is that they slow the rate in which food empties out of the stomach or have gastric delay helping with feelings of fullness and helping to suppress appetite. we see these isolated reports where some are suffering from stomach paralysis where food cannot empty out of the stomach.

it can be associated with symptoms of abdominal pain, bloating, acid reflux or gerd and severe nausea and vomiting and i've taken care of patients who suffer from this diagnosis. it is absolutely brutal. patients often come in with severe dehydration and electrolyte abnormalities and their symptoms are so difficult to control they have to be admitted to the hospital. in larger studies we have not seen an increased rate compared with those who use the medications to the general population. so we still have to wait and see if there's any identification of cause and effect, but it's important to acknowledge. >> whit: important information there. on a different topic there's also an investigation into a potential link between these drugs and suicidal thoughts. what can you tell us about that? >> well, in europe between the years of 2020 and july 6th of this month, we've seen increased reports, at least five confirmed cases of patients reporting thoughts of self-harm and suicidal ideation. now, again, similar to gastroparesis, we have not

seen an increased rate of these findings when comparing patients who use these medications to the general population. but the investigative probe is expanding on this because this would not be the first time we've seen diet medications associated with thoughts of self-harm. for example, certain oral medications confirmed and approved in 2014 have been labelled to have an increased risk of thoughts of self-harm. so i think it's really important to acknowledge this especially if you have a personal history or increased risk with your provider before taking these medications. >> gio: so dr. sutton, what is the bottom line here? >> the bottom line is these medications are wonderful. they can have wonderful effects and can reduce weight and help protect against diabetes and reduce cardiovascular risk factors. but overall i would advise patients acknowledge these possible risks so that they can make the best decision for themselves. they are not to be taken as simple over-the-counter medications and they are not to be seen as medications that can

be a simple fix. i would advise that patients review these possibilities with their provider and their personal history to make the best decision for them. >> so well-versed. we love when you take a break from working in the emergency room to chat with us, dr. sutton. appreciate you. >> whit: we want to turn to a different subject. to two gen-z influencers making money moves. abc's elwyn lopez caught up with the who have already retired from their 9 to 5 jobs and they aren't even 30 years old yet. elwyn, tell us how it's done. >> reporter: hey, whit, good morning. financial knowledge is more accessible than ever before. a click or scroll can get you closer to your goals and these women are making it easier. >> if you've been struggling with knowing where your money goes, listen up. >> want to talk real estate. >> reporter: in these 20s, these two trail blazers clocked out of their 9 to 5s, on a mission to help millions of women do the same. >> women are investing more now than they ever have historically so this is starting to change and shift which is amazing. >> reporter: these financial

influencers racking up over 400,000 followers on social media with tips and tricks to a financially free life. >> keep watching for quick tips. >> if you think about who the typical real estate investor is in your mind it's probably someone male. it's for people who are already successful and it's not for me. as a minority, as a female, as someone who didn't come from a background that was very wealthy, and so i think as more and more people like me have come into social media, it has proven to people who look like me, look like haley, that you can be successful in real estate. real estate investing is for you and it's not as complicated as a lot of people make it seem. >> historically the financial space hasn't really catered towards women. you can't know where you're going if you don't know where you're starting so the first step is awareness. >> reporter: a recent black rock survey found only 56% of americans feel they're on track for retirement and a whopping

71% of gen-z said they didn't know enough about their investments. >> education is the first step. but investing, again, you can learn how to do this much easier than you maybe thought you would be able to and start with $100, $200 but the key is time and just getting started. >> gens to technology and information that previous generations simply could have only dreamed of at their age. >> taxes and insurance. >> they're headed to instagram and tiktok and they are looking for ways to build a network, build a community and learn from people who have come before them. >> reporter: and, guys, experts suggest investing about 20% of your income. and, whit, this one shocked me, a recent survey found that the youngest generations are the ones more likely to save on a regular basis. whit? >> whit: interesting, that is a surprise. okay. we've been taking our notes. thank you, elwyn. let's send it over to somara theodore. another check of the weather out

there in citi field. good morning. >> somara: good morning, whit. yeah, it's getting pretty warm out here pretty early. it's going to be a hot day, not just for us, for the southwest as well. much of the country facing dangerous heat. as a result, national weather service offices around the country have issued heat warnings, excessive heat watches. take a look at the highs. in the southwest, triple digits into areas like little rock, 100 degrees. washington, d.c. hitting 96 degrees today and that heat continues for the next couple of days. you can see excessive heat moves into the gulf coast and into parts of the south. but in the northeast cooling down a bit into the 80s. that's a look at the weather across the country. let's look at what's going on

>> somara: hey, guys, all right, so i am so excited. i am here celebrating our 7th inning snack stretch and we are getting ready to feast here at citi field. don't worry. i took care of you guys back in the studio. i know y'all didn't remember me when i was in atlanta, but -- [ laughter ] >> gio: we can't wait for that, thank you, somara. thank you for thinking of us. now to summer fun. tory johnson is here, our great friend, with "deals & steals" that are sure to brighten your day. scan the qr code on your screen right there to go straight to these deals. so good to see you. >> good to see you. i'm determined to get you into pickle ball. you said your in-laws play. >> gio: they love it. i'll have to grab a few of these. these are cool. >> we'll have to get you ready to be out there on the court. these are from rev pickleball

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>> whit: oh, man, we are ready to roll. >> janai: you with the napkin. >> whit: back on "gma" and all week long -- you like the napkin? >> janai: yeah. >> whit: we've been taking a bite out of the best food at ballparks across the country.

gio -- i got to keep talking so i can't eat yet. cleveland, miami, tampa, arlington and denver and this morning we're sliding into home base right here in new york at citi field. somara theodore is up to bat for us. somara, tell us all about the grub. >> somara: oh, i can't -- we're about to get into it. i'm so happy to be here at the home of the mets. we have mr. and mrs. met, the formidable little leaguers and, of course, the illustrious chef, chef jason eksterowicz, working with me all morning. nonetheless, you know, i think it's so awesome that you made a decision to really incorporate the borough o came to the food here. can you tell us about the decision. >> absolutely. we all know covid hit the city pretty hard. it was a real thought process with the mets on how we can bolster back the community, and

one of the great ways is -- we've got a captive audience. 45,000 people coming, crazy, hungry. so how do we give them that platform? so what we did is paired up with a lot of small local businesses and we do rotating stints throughout the ballpark. >> somara: wow. you guys do a really good contribution, right, you're making sure you give back to the community as well with these. >> in one area of our ballpark we're giving back in partnership with coca-cola and aramark and the new york mets, 5% of profits to local charities. >> somara: that's amazing. not to worry you guys, i made sure you had a bite. they are feasting on the amazing chicken right now. yes? >> yes. >> somara: we'll go ahead and get right into this. so let's talk a little bit about the chicken tenders, yummy. we're going to actually feast on the pastrami now because i'm really excited about it. tell me about the pastrami on rye. >> a new york staple. one of our number one sellers in the ballpark. can't go wrong with a good pastrami.

we cook it up in house, spice it and serve it with kosher pickles and some whole grain mustard. >> somara: that is so legit and i said i wouldn't take huge bites because i have to keep talking but it's so good. we have to get to the new york chopped cheese. if you're not from new york, this is a must. >> yeah, so this is something that i wasn't familiar with until i came down to the city. here we have -- you start off with heavy hitters. ground beef, lettuce, tomato, some of our ballpark sauce in there. >> somara: got to get a bite. >> yeah, we serve it hot and fresh out in left field. >> somara: oh, my goodness. it is so good. so interesting you made the decision to get lobster rolls in here, you know. so why did you choose lobster rolls? >> it's one thing we say around the ballpark we're not just chicken tender vendors. we're so much more than just chicken tenders, hot dogs and french fries. we have all that available, but then we've got stuff like lobster rolls and the chopped

cheese and pastrami. so we just wanted to give guests something, maybe people come in, a hot day like today, you want to get a nice cool lobster roll and chase it with a beer and watch a win. >> somara: that sounds dynamic and can't wait to feast on these. nonetheless, you guys, which one are you having when you come to a game? lobster roll, pastrami on rye or the chopped cheese? >> janai: i'll try the lobster roll. >> whit: i'll try a little of everything. >> gio: i'm going for the chicken. somara, you were so thoughtful to send this our way. a little more than snacks, it's like a full-on meal but we arranged something for you too. >> somara: me? >> gio: jason, why don't you tell her. >> so for today, we actually are making you an honorary met. so mrs. met -- >> somara: oh, my goodness. that's my name on it. i love it. i don't want to get any food on this. mom, look. thank you guys so much. i'm so excited. thank you, guys. i love that and thank you so much, chef jason. this food tastes amazing and i really just want to get it back

to the guys in-house so we could hurry up and eat. >> whit: love the jersey number, number 1 on the field and in our hearts, somara. thank you so much to the team at citi field. it's okay if you double dip as long as it's your own sauce. >> gio: you've been double dipping. >> whit: we're double dipping a lot. >> gio: coming up, it's our great new zealand adventure. maggie rulli has been there for the world cup. we're back in a moment on "gma." they have everything you need for your hair care routine. kérastase, which i love for my wash days. at sephora? their hair care is fire. ♪ oh. alright. ♪ good news for great hair. shop hair care at sephora. ♪

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>> whit: they took our chicken away. >> whit: they took our chicken away. welcome back to "gma" this saturday morning and it's time for kickoff exploring the sights, sips and zips that make this country so unique and maggie rulli got to go on a great new zealand adventure. maggie, tough, tough assignment you've got there. >> reporter: listen, janai, it's been a really hard assignment but someone had to taste test the local beverages of new zealand. i had to volunteer. we know new zealand has been taken over by world cup fever

but so many fans say they're here, yes, for the soccer but also for the sights and, guys, i'll admit it, i'm one of those fans. while here i had to do a little bit of thrill-seeking. new zealand, this breathtaking country is the world capital of adventure. ♪ ♪ looking for my own adrenaline fix, i headed out to beautiful waiheke island, a sliver of paradise just a short ferry ride from downtown auckland. land ho, we're here. our first stop, eco-zip adventures. kyle and sophie are my guides for the day. >> arms through there. >> this is the harness that keeps me safe. >> reporter: sophie gets me all geared up. >> put that on. >> how do i look? >> great. >> normally you're not busy in the winter, but this winter you're actually kind of busy. >> yeah, so the fifa women's

world cup has brought a lot of tourists to new zealand and a lot busier than most winters. >> what do you think makes this so particular? >> the views. the views are incredible. >> reporter: looking good, i feel ready to fly. as the locals say, chur! w! ♪ ♪ good morning, america! whoo! >> did you see that? oh, man, that was awesome, what a rush. >> reporter: from zips to sips. new zealand is also known for their incredible wines. after a day of thrills on the zip line, we figured it was time to sit back and relax. in recent years, waiheke has become a must sip destination for wine lovers in new zealand and beyond. one of their most celebrated vineyards, mudbrick's. >> new zealand has a thing about it that's low key. we don't have that wine snobbiness you might find in some parts of europe. not calling them out. >> reporter: a family-owned business started by oscar's

parents. >> we've grown so much over the years but always had the same goal and vision for the place which is to create something romantic and special for not only new zealand, but visitors around the world. >> what makes this wine special? >> we have really unique sort of microclimates here. not only is our climate perfectly suitable, we have that coastal influence, circulating the whole island. >> reporter: to cap off our visit we had to try mudbrick's flagship wine, velvet. >> you can taste the oak in here. >> i feel like it's a little in the woods. i'm in the woods and there's bramble on either side of me, very brambles walking down the path. >> the more extravagant you can be. >> oscar, this is a perfect end to our day in new zealand. cheers. >> cheers. >> reporter: shockingly he didn't ask me to become a professional wine taster after that.

you saw those views. no wonder new zealand is known as a hot spot for moviemaking most notably for "the lord of the rings." janai, one last time for you because i can. chur! >> janai: we love that so much. maggie, looks like you were having a blast. >> whit: janai is a professional wine taster too. >> janai: i am. this guy. thank you, maggie. back to somara at citi field for another check of the weather. >> whit: i'm going to get in trouble for that one. >> somara: y'all are too funny. i'm here with the flushing lady devils and little leaguers and mr. and mrs. met. we'll give you the forecast. here's what you need to know if you're coming out to the game at citi field. showers and storms will start to roll through. here's 5:00 p.m. things are still pretty quiet. right at first pitch we could see rain, luckily we have the tarp down out here. biggest threat really along the east coast from new england down to the mid-atlantic region, damaging winds and large hail but, of course, we can't rule

out an isolated tornado. that's a look at the weather across the country. >> gio: now to saying "i do" to this year's must-try wedding trends and joining us is wedding planner and expert jove meyer. thanks for being here. >> yes, happy to be here. >> gio: absolutely. you'll put us to the test here. test our knowledge on nuptials a bit. so let's start with maximalism. this is a big trend in home decor. but what about weddings? you get ready, say "i do" or "i don't." do you think we'll see this in the fall at weddings, i do oreo? >> whit: i don't. >> janai: i don't. >> absolutely i do. >> whit: all right. >> thank you.

maximalism is here to stay and it's so much fun. more is more, and coco chanel said before you leave the house, look in the mirror, and take one thing off. for weddings we want to layer big patterns, layers and layers, grandma's house meets barbie but chic and beautiful. literally just layer all patterns. >> gio: grandma's house meets barbie. >> bold, fun patterns, it gives such a fun energy to weddings. >> whit: okay, love that. all right. so next we know mother nature can often be an uninvited guest and it gets complicated. should people take the weather into account when planning their weddings? is that an i do or i don't situation? most people would say i do but in general -- >> 100%. [ buzzer ] >> 100%. you have to -- >> gio: i got that wrong. >> janai: wrong. >> you have to take mother nature into account because she can roar at the worst times. i think most couples think nature is going to love me. it's my wedding. i'm going to get super lucky. then it's going to rain, snow,

sleet, hail, wind. you just don't know. plan for the worst. have a tent, have umbrellas and make sure you know what your rain plan is at your venue so you're not disappointed if and when it rains or hails or snows. >> gio: true story. i needed to get a tent the day before. >> the day before? who was your planner? [ laughter ] >> whit: on national television. >> janai: jove, finally, fall -- [ laughter ] ding. fall fruits and vegetables can be a way to pumpkin spice up your fall wedding decor. what do you think, guys? >> whit: i'm going to say i do. >> gio: i think i do. >> janai: i guess. >> i definitely do. who doesn't love pumpkin spice lattes? i'm basically wearing one today but fall fruits and vegetables are a beautiful way to mix in the season. you add some candles, some gourds, some fruit. it gives a nice dimension and texture to your table and sometimes you can even snack on the grapes if you're hungry

before the meal comes out. >> janai: you look like a great pumpkin spice latte. >> oh, thank you. now i want one. >> gio: such a pleasure. thanks so much for being here. >> my pleasure. >> gio: jove meyer, that was lot of fun. i do. i do. coming up here, will ganss is spilling the continue sell tea. are you ready to deck the halls? >> it's beginning to look a lot like christmas in july, why some say summer is the most wonderful time of the year. we'll be right back. hing. running is awesome. but her moderate to severe eczema would make her skin so uncomfortable. i was always so itchy especially when i was hot. now my skin doesn't itch as much. now we're staying ahead of her eczema. there's a power inside all of us to live our passion. and dupixent works on the inside to help heal your skin from within. it helps block a key source of inflammation inside the body that can cause eczema. so, they can have clearer skin

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>> janai: these guys. back now on "gma" and it is christmas in july. right now as temperatures soar, there are festive finds out there for every fan and superfan and will ganss is here to explain it. >> that's right, you guys. we have 148 days, 15 hours 59 seconds away from christmas. >> whit: checking santa's watch. >> if you want a stress-free christmas and cooler summer, some santa superfans say now might be the time to start celebrating.

paging mariah carey. ♪ all i want for christmas is you ♪ >> reporter: for santa's superfans, the countdown to christmas starts now. one, two, three. christmas! >> there's a pent-up demand. it's been almost seven months from christmas and now they're ready to go again. >> reporter: spanning 60,000 twinkly square feet decorators' warehouse in arlington, texas, may be far from the north pole but it is the christmas in july destination. >> we have a lady actually gets on a jet and flies in from dubai from settle to mississippi and another one from tennessee just this weekend. >> reporter: a christmas shopping spree could make for a cool yule this scorching summer. >> if you put up a christmas tree in your living room now, you would feel a little bit cooler. just because of the associations to it. reading "the polar express" and seeing people skiing and ice

skating would evoke a different kind of temperature experience. >> reporter: it's not just about the spirit of the season. "better homes and gardens" saying starting christmas diy projects now is a way to gift yourself a stress-free december. and these neighbors agree. >> it takes that long to get ready. >> everybody, come out quick. >> like santa says, make your list, check it twice and get all your ducks in a row before the holiday season. that way you're prepared. >> reporter: july shoppers coming in hot with the garland game plan. >> real touch garlands, it's the greenery, i think. >> they're gone by september. you got to get it early. >> reporter: the "it" item of 2023 according to our santa stand-in these cluster lights. >> these things will last you just about forever. they're amazing. indestructible. >> reporter: and this year's trendiest way to deck the halls. >> platinum for sure, our number one seller, just champagnes, mixed metals.

nut crackers are huge for 2023 so that's a big look. ♪ ♪ >> reporter: no fun at all there in arlington, texas. dr. brown told me even a small christmas in july celebration like watching "home alone" or "elf" or reading "the polar express" can help how you experience a heat wave or outdo your elf and splurge on a second or seventh christmas tree. >> janai: how many do you have? >> whit: how many do you have? >> just one. you can do a lot with just one tree. >> whit: thank you for getting us into the christmas spirit. all the yuletide. >> janai: thank you for promising a family viewing of "national -- will's movie, whit's movie. will, whit.

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>> whit: a big thank you to somara and the entire team out there at citi field. our 7th inning snack series has hit it out of the park all week. >> janai: oh, look at you guys. thank you for starting your saturday with us. see you tonight, beyonce.

>> abc7news at 9:00 a.m. is live right now wherever you stream. taylor swift's tour continues tonight in swifties clara after 70,000 people poured into levi's stadium last night. people dressed up in outfits inspired by the pop singer and her music. the big event helped set a record with an estimated 25,000 writers yesterday. train service will end one hour after the concert. more music stars in the north bay. the 2023 blue note jazz festival is back this weekend. an all-star lineup of artists. this year celebrates 50 years of hip-hop and the influence of jazz on the genre.

mary j. blige, nas, and the wrapper are headlining. they are curated by robert glassberg, the festival runs through tomorrow. let's get a check of the forecast with shayla girardin. >> good morning. a lot happening outside. the weather is cooperating. nice and cool to start the morning. we will be warmer into the afternoon. temperatures ranging from the 50's up to the 70's. wide range of temperatures. that will be the same story into the afternoon. the three day forecast flashing past. here's a look. day planner in the 90's heading inland making it into the 70's and the more of the news and whether it will be coming up later.

>> building a better bay area, moving forward, finding solutions. this is abc7 news. >> swifties, get ready for day two. how the arrows tour is -- eras is drawing thousands to santa clara and setting bay area records. it is saturday, july 29. i'm gloria rodriguez. a lot of excitement with taylor swift con.