enl estado dorado live in the golden state ♪ >> live from the cbs bay area studios this is kpix 5 news. reaching a milestone in one city's fight against monkeypox. and getting ready for the big one. how cities and b.a.r.t. are showing us how to

prepare for the next big earthquake. and how engineers are pushing for more hydropower where we live. good afternoon, i'm reed cowan. san francisco is getting ready to end its public health emergency on monkeypox. kpix 5's anne makovec has more. >> for months, monkeypox was a major concern across the area and around the world. but san francisco really was an epicenter. now the city says cases have slowed down, and it's ending its emergency declaration on october 31st. you probably remember those long lines of people waiting to get the monkeypox vaccine over the summer. some people standing there for hours at the height of this as the vaccine was in short supply at the time. they were trying to avoid contracting the monkeypox virus which patients describe to us as excruciatingly painful. >> it's like sitting on shards of glass. i hope that is pg enough . it is the most painful

thing hi have ever experienced in my 47 years on this planet. and i wouldn't wish it upon my worst enemy. two san francisco says monkeypox cases have now slowed to less than one case per day . we know throughout the monkeypox emergency , community groups really worked to get the word out about the vaccine and pushed for better supply and access to it, especially in the highly affected lgbtq and latino communities. san francisco's the public health is asking people to be proactive about sexual health screenings, since they say other infections can present similarly to monkeypox and may require medical care. reed? >> anne, thanks. let's talk about coronavirus now. ucsf has launched two research projects on what makes up long covid grade more and what those systems look like .

>> it is systems that persist from the initial period or that develop shortly after or what we call long covid . through the national institute of health, ucsf is participating in what is called the recover project. we are interested in individuals right now who are in the first 30 days from their covid infection, both people who have been doing well, and those who are not and are particularly interested in communities that have been hit the hardest by covid, particularly latino and black communities. >> 4.4% is the current test positivity rate, and the governor says our state of emergency will and after february. look at this, maybe you can hear it. a surprise firework show sent a lot of people in the bay area into a bit of a

panic last night or it you hear the percussion there. so there is nothing to worry about here. those fireworks above treasure island were all part of a film production on the avenue of the palms. however, we heard from a lot of you around the base who said you heard the noise between 8:00-10:00 p.m. many of you thought it was the result of a power outage. all's well that ends well. turning now to meteorologist, paul heggen, it's still hot out. but temperatures are cooler across the bay compared to 24 hours ago. inland temperatures, anywhere from 3-9 degrees below where we were at this point on wednesday. but look around the bay, 12 -15 degrees cooler, and 27 degrees below yesterday's temperature as of 3:00 for half moon bay. here are the current temperatures. it's only 57 degrees at half moon bay. low 60s in france and san francisco. temperatures inland still into the 80s and even 90

in livermore. tomorrow those temperatures in the and will continue to back off. we will see more of a mix of 70s and 80s, but low 80s on the warm end of the spectrum. much more reasonable for late october. temperatures will dip below average as we head into the weekend. details on that coming up in a few minutes. >> thanks so much. you don't have to remember too far back to remember the heat in the summer that put the stress on our power grid. that is why engineers are looking for new sources of electricity, especially those that don't cost us a fortune. reporter kurtis ming shows how some are tapping into water. >> on the break of blackouts this summer, california's demand for power set records. and now some utilities are looking to produce more power with water. two hydropower is a great solution for what california is facing. >> most power comes from oroville. but new designs are creating power in the canals. two we can use that

natural energy to generate power and do it in a way that's very low cost. >> the state has hundreds of miles of existing waterways that could one day generate power. >> we are able to provide energy to districts often become net zero or energy exporters. >> other ideas called pumped storage, using lakes to save access wind and solar for when it's needed most. >> it's essentially a giant water battery. you can take water from a reservoir when you've got too much power, so much solar on the grid you can't use it, pump it up to the higher reservoir, and when the sun sets and you need that power, release it, that following water turns the turbine, creating carbon-free power. >> because it circulates the same water it can be used even during a drought. a stream of potential clean energy that could keep the lights on. >> water has always been the source of the lowest cost electricity that we have. >> right now about 10% of california's power comes from hydroelectricity . agencies

can tap into federal money for those type of projects. let's turn now to fire readiness. lawmakers are praising a bill that allows fema to act quickly before fires get out of control. a meeting was held today with the senate passed the fire act, last month that allows fema to put out assets when there is a high wildfire risk , or even read flood warnings. >> we know that wildfires have ravaged other regions of the western united states that have shared this drought with us. they are becoming increasingly familiar with what we know in california all too well, these red flag warnings. when it's hot, when it's dry, and the winds kicked up it's a recipe for disaster. >> so what's next x the house still needs to pass this is your to make it official. we'll keep you posted. from being fire ready to earthquake ready, the great shakeout marks the importance of being prepared for one. mayor libby schaaf demonstrated drop, cover, and hold on. mayor

london breed the same message to school. mike i want you to take that information we had in class and to make sure that you come home and work with your parents. when an earthquake hits, it's not about if, it's about when. san francisco is earthquake territory. >> chopper 5 was overhead as b.a.r.t. trains slowed down at 10:20 this morning as part of today's earthquake shakeout. the biden administration celebrated filipino american history month. one member of the administration is from right here in the bay area , foster city in fact, jason is a white house liaison in the u.s. office of personnel management. the bay area is home to some of the largest filipino populations in the united states, according to 2019 research. san francisco, number two after los angeles, and san jose, at number 10. we also want to highlight with pride our hispanic latino

communities. we have a one hour program that unites us as a community, it is called una familia. one family, right? be sure to watch at 4:00. we have that right there for you 4:00 on kpix 5, and we will also stream on cbs news bay area. still ahead she is on a months long mission in space. we will hear from a bay area-born astronaut about first impressions in orbit, and one special item she decided to take with her to space. plus helping people see clearly, the special flight hospital making a stop where we live.

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the first native american woman in space, who is from the bay area is speaking about her experience so far up in the blue yonder, and even above, as she begins her five-month mission. nicole mann was born in petaluma.

>> i think it is important that we recognize that there are all different types of people on board the international space station, not from different countries, but from different backgrounds and nationalities. what that does is it just highlights our diversity, and how incredible it is when we come together as a human species . the wonderful things that we can do and accomplish. >> when we come together, right? man rocketed into orbit with spacex on october 5th, and she brought one personal item with her on board. >> the only personal thing that i brought along those lines is a dream catcher from my mother . and that is something that i have always held dear as a child. it is the strength to know that i have the support of my family and community back home. and that when things are difficult, or things are getting hard, or i am getting burnt out, or frustrated, that strength is something i will draw on to continue towards a

successful mission. >> she is catching her dreams right there. she says it's been incredible so far seeing the colors of the clouds and land against that beautiful black of space. it is chiefs week for the 49ers, but who will san francisco have available for sunday's matchup? that's the big question. kpix 5's vern glenn has the update. >> this is the volkswagen red and gold report. smacked the 49ers were back in the practice field, wednesday, well, at least those healthy enough to practice. i'll say kyle shanahan started with a lengthy injury report in his latest rest conference. >> what are we talking about? >> armstead , samson, achilles, no practice. drake, need, bosa, trent williams,

with the red and gold report, i'm vern glenn. >> don't forget to recognize your favor 49ers super fan. scan the qr code on your screen to nominate members of the faithful. all season long we'll highlight you and celebrate you super fans. an international nonprofit dedicated to preventing blindness landed its flight hospital in the bay area this week. it's dedicated to traveling the world to treat patients and train doctors. kpix 5's anne makovec gives you an inside look at the eye clinic in the sky. >> so the first station here they are doing a glaucoma procedure using an artificial . >> on board an md-10 airplane that touched down for training for latin american physicians. >> it as an artificial retina, but it has veins like the retina of the real eye.

>> the nonprofit is dedicated to eradicating preventable blindness, which impacts 33 million people around the world. >> people may be going line do not know that there is an intervention which can be done, which can stop the blindness. >> in addition to simulation labs for training doctors, the flying eye airplane has a fully functioning operating room , literally a hospital in the sky. it flies between underserved countries throughout the year, aiming to put into focus how they say 90% of vision loss cases are completely avoidable. >> when you see a patient who has had a site saving surgery under with their family, and they are leaving the airplane after surgery, they are smiling, they are so happy. they have had access to something they thought they would never normally have access to. that is incredible. >> a feeling that keeps the staff, students, and patients

across the globe flying high. anne makovec, kpix 5. >> time now for a look at our forecast with first alert weather meteorologist, paul heggen. i got a tweet from a viewer that said don't need to bottom the bottom button. we might want to take out the ties with higher temperatures. and we are approaching casual friday, so just easing into it. we are in a warm pattern, but it is in the process of breaking down. with the first atmospheric river of the season, that will impact this front, all that moisture will miss us. we will have breezy conditions over the weekend, but any moisture associated with even the remnants of that is going to miss us. you cast over the next two days and you can see

passing clouds as we zoom through friday and saturday, but clearing skies by saturday afternoon. we'll see lots of sunshine overhead on sunday. the best chance of shower activity will be in the high sierra, where they could pick up a dusting to a couple inches of snow in the highest elevations. a lot of that will melt as it hits the ground, but it's moisture. it's what we like to see, especially in late october. and there are more chances of that further down the line. outside right now, plenty of sunshine over the golden gate for the moment. fog has been stubborn but took a break. temperature, only 60 degrees downtown. it's almost 70 in oakland. temperatures further inland are warm to even hot. 90 degrees right now in livermore, so a big 30 degrees spread, and back into that pattern for the first half of the month. but it's not going to last. fog will spread back out, a bigger inland push tonight compared to what we have last night. starting off with reduced visibility's, gray skies for much of the bay area, fog will gradually back up to the coast. over san francisco, we are not likely to see clearing until early afternoon. once the sun peaks through, then temperatures will warm up . from a pretty normal start. mostly in the low to mid 50s, maybe one or two degrees above average. high temperatures tomorrow are going to be a

little bit low average, above further inland, and then everything balances out when your normal, october weather in store for us on friday. that won't last long. temperatures in the low 60s along the coast, barely 60 there. low to mid 70s around the peninsula, on the south end of the bay, upper to mid 70s. the warmest spot, near 80. inland temperatures and east bay, you will have the warmest, but 80s, we can handle that, compared to the record-setting temperatures in the 90s yesterday. mid 60s in the city, upper 60s for oakland and east bay. warmer and above average north of the bay, but typical for october. low 80s for inland mendocino county and lake county. the weather will not last long, below-average for everybody saturday and sunday, only the mid-60s in san francisco. san jose might be colder thanks to a downslope wind warming up oakland by an

additional degree. temperatures will fluctuate through next week, a little baby warm-up monday and tuesday, but then another wave of cool air will move in by wednesday and thursday of next week. once we get past a warm day tomorrow, we are in a comfortable pattern for the six days after that. unfortunately no significant rain chances in the forecast for the rest of the seven-to outlook. we will take a look at that specifically at 5:00. coming up, a special honor for a bay area rapper. and a reminder, join us for a day for a live newscast at 7:00 and 8:00 on kbcw and streaming on cbs news bay area. one more way we can be a part of your life and you a part of ours,

[ music ] he is a rapper, entrepreneur, and community activist . mistah f.a.b. will receive an order, as he wants to flip the script . he works to create

opportunities for oakland youth by organizing toy drives and giveaways and working toward opening what he calls the dope era academy for use. ahead, a sign the holidays are on their way. and the rockettes, looks like fun, but, how their training schedule is intense and big. i meg oliver in new york city. we will introduce you to a grandma and grandson on a mission to visit all 63 national parks in the u.s. it's a story you won't want to miss coming up tonight on cbs evening news with norah o'donnell.

coming up at 5:00, shaking and cracking. not an earthquake. some san francisco residents say construction for teacher housing is doing a number on their homes. we will take a look with his cook and ryan yamamoto, coming up. what you think of this? new video of the radio city rapper practicing for this year's christmas spectacular in new york. six hours per day, six days a week in rehearsals. more than 80 19, rockettes . maybe we should fly your daughter there to get an audition. >> there is a height threshold you half to hit . that's why my

wife lies about her height. she's not watching right now, so i can get away

captioning sponsored by cbs >> o'donnell: tonight, the scary respiratory illness on the rise in children here in the u.s. as hospitals in more than 30 states see cases of r.s.v. skyrocket. tonight, the parents bringing their young children to the emergency room. >> something's not right. this isn't normal. >> o'donnell: we'll show you the one state considering bringing in the national guard. >> we're having patients in hall beds. >> o'donnell: president biden hits the campaign trail to tout his infrastructure law after brushing off questions about candidates not wanting to be seen with him. >> there haven't been that many candidates campaigning with you. >> that's not true. there are 15. >> o'donnell: cbs' ed o'keefe is in philadelphia.

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