>> from the area's local news station. you're watching the kron 4 morning news at 7. >> good morning. thanks for joining us here on the kron 4 morning news. i'm noelle bellow. it is saturday, september 4th labor day weekend and things are going to look pretty warm out there. dave sphar standing by with a little check of your weather forecast this morning. hey, dave, welcome morning. welcome morning, everybody. a little bit of laster, i guess for summer before the unofficial end comes on monday as temperatures plowed to the 90's yet again. >> for a lot of those inland valleys, although we're starting things off bit of a cooler note this morning. we did see from yesterday. a quick check of what it looks

like right now. still some fog even in town, as you can see, the shot from san francisco again looking like some ground fog just starting to lift. same thing happening at the golden gate bridge again. fog reading us. and so that fog mixing out well before noon, it looks like at all locations, even clearing along the coast to temperature checker in the 50's over most the real estate. in fact, 60's. the only spot at half moon, bay elsewhere lower to even upper 50's to be found. that's a little bit cooler than we were by couple degrees. this time from yesterday. to your saturday 75 by 11. we're talking 89 at 2 o'clock revisiting some of those 90's inland both today, tomorrow and even into sunday, a closer look at that labor day weekend forecast coming up in just a bit. well. >> thanks, dave. happening today the air could be a little tougher to breathe across the bay area, air quality management district has extended its air quality advisory through this holiday weekend. kron four's camila barco is in contra costa county with the details this morning. >> well, the sun is coming out here in walnut creek. but you

can already noticed some hazy skies. if you look in the far and you can barely make out the hills air quality experts say the fires feeling north of us is causing smoke to linger in the bay area. the area's air quality is deemed as moderate for the holiday weekend. and that means it's mostly risky for people who are sensitive to air pollution. experts say smoke could potentially mix with the surface. it can irritate your eyes and airways. so if you smell smoke, you're encouraged to stay inside with your windows and doors closed. you should also have your car vent systems recirculate to avoid outside air from coming inside but air quality experts say the smoke should not pose any health risks. now, if you're curious about the air quality in your area. you can always check on your phone. currently the air quality index here in walnut creek is at 74. so it's moderate, but it's nothing compared to what people in the lake tahoe area arsene and want to create camila barco

kron 4 news. >> of course, the air quality advisory is because of the wildfires burning near lake tahoe calmer winds, though, in the region has helped firefighters divert the caldor fire from the city of south lake tahoe. several evacuation orders in eldorado county were actually downgraded over the last several days. leaving fire managers, cautiously optimistic dry conditions and warmer temperatures, though, do threaten to fuel the flames, pushing them to the northeast, potentially 10's of thousands of homes are still at risk in the south lake tahoe area and the thi 3 weeks since it's been burning. the fire has destroyed more than 800, 86 structures at last check it's 32% contained and has burned more than 213,000 acres. as fire raged. it forced thousands out of their homes and into evacuation centers, hotels and in some cases people were sleeping in their cars. now with the fire showing some signs of slowing down. many are wondering when

they might be able to return home. kron four's, terisa sauce. you talk with the mayor of south lake tahoe to get some answers for those anxiously waiting for word on what's next. we are. >> the luckiest community in the world. south lake tahoe mayor tamra wallace reflecting on the week and on this, the caldor fire still burning yet. there is some optimism at the end of the week. a far cry from what happened monday. >> when mass evacuation orders rang out. >> i i want to temper myself because i know that so many people lost their homes on echo summit and through the strawberry area and the town of flats. my heart just breaks for them. but you know, on the other hand, to my my heart. just a soaring for the people as myers in christmas valley and and south lake because it could have been so bad. the

mayor says that she sympathizes with those now wanting the next step to return home. >> she has moved twice with your family. and just today forced to pack up and her special needs son faced a crisis of he had incident where we had the entire trekkie fire departments and ambulance company. they're at the skateboard park there because some medical so it it has been an incredible. stressful day for my family. i can even imagine what other families are going through the bottom line. she says although she wants to go home. she says it's just not safe yet. we do still have active fire in the base and so far so good. i know that the air quality has improved greatly today. but who yesterday it was in the 700 status, just not healthy.

she says she's in constant contact with cal fire who will make the ultimate call for everyone to return adding eldorado county code red system, which is our reverse 911, system. better subscribe to that. we'll get updates and we'll get notified the minute they're allowed back in their homes. terry says stasio kron 4 news. historically dry grass does continue to fuel the spread of the dixie fire. meanwhile, burning in 5 northern california counties. >> take a look at this video taken by a rancher in plumas county who says they lost their fences and the grass which would have 6 served as feed for their cattle. the dixie fire so far has burned more than 881,000 acres. it is now 55% contained more than 2100 structures were destroyed by this fire. in response to the state's current fire

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physically pick up the software from the secretary of state's office. >> only certain individuals can get it that we take that put it on to you. our system. but verify that system is indeed there. correct system is working properly and everything we have in the walk is a location. >> california has done similar audits before. but the secretary of state's office noted state law. currently does not provide for one in this recall election. it's unclear if that can change with less than 2 weeks left until the election date and less than one week left in the legislative session but security experts and state leaders acknowledge california has a long history of having solid elections. security dave. >> all right. a nice weekend. looks like in store for us as temperatures approach to near about 90 going on just for today but will be plowing through those. it looks like tomorrow and into your monday way to finish off the unofficial end of summer. your forecast coming up in a bit. keep

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there's new restrictions popping up across the country for travelers. brian entin has more. the rush is on at airports around the countryl travelers eager for a last blowout summer weekend. some worried but not deterred by the recent covid search. >> any covid concerns. definitely a little bit with this many people being around here in close proximity. doubled up on masks whenever and the plane. you know, back say to feel a little scary out there. some time to get a risk it for the good for the business right. >> masks are still required inside all airports and trains. according to trip advisor the top 5 labor day travel destinations or ocean city, maryland orlando las vegas, myrtle beach and new york city. the travel site says most searches are for outdoor destinations like beaches and national parks. even vaccinated. these friends are taking no chances with on a covid going around right

>> just have to be a little careful. doesn't look too crowded today. so. >> no mask today. the great outdoors still safer than being in close quarters with others indoors. but if you haven't got the shot, the cdc warns just stay home if you are we recommend not travel. and that, of course, includes all children under 12. not yet eligible for the vaccine in chicago. the school district catching some parents off guard with this letter saying if kids travel out of state anywhere. but vermont. they need to get covid tests and quarantine for 7 to 10 days before coming back to school. i wasn't planning on going anywhere anyway because, you know, covid, we can still go to illinois, which doesn't really make sense because were no better we actually were already going to be in town. so not an issue for us, but i could see where that will roll out a french isn't some plans for parents. >> that was brian entin reporting for us this morning. aaa says it expects about

42 million people to head out on the road this holiday weekend. if you're planning to fill up your tank today. here's a look at the average gas prices in the bay area and oakland you can expect to pay around 4.46, san francisco sitting at 4.56 san jose. the average is 4 45. and in the north bay in sandra fell. you're going to be shelling out $4 and $0.50 for for gallons of gas. there. dave spahr says that it's going to get quite warm for this last weekend of the summer yeah, we're getting little flavor of summer. it wants to kind of get in right on to the wire there as we push those temperatures into the 90's. you're going to feel the bump. however. >> probably by sunday and a little bit into monday to end just as the holiday and temperatures will start to fall a little bit too little more of a pleasant zone. it looks like still to being treated to some of this fog to get things started in what we have for both today and tomorrow. really cutting off the surface winds as high pressure will show you that just a bit. but again, this morning, fog should mix out by the noon hour. temperature check. we have the lower 50's up here. the north bay. across

the east bay shoreline mid-fifties also looking at 61 for any off. if the 7 san jose and 60. meanwhile, 4 half moon bay now of advanced this all the way till sunday here. this will be just towards the end of all of the holiday weekend. start monday to go through. but overnight it look something interesting here. some scattered clouds to make not rain producers. but some scattered clouds overnight to take us into monday morning that should again clear out for essential. a sunny monday into the day. but with this high pressure that's in place. we don't get a lot of this horizontal motion of the winds and also interferes vertically as well, too. so it's hard for that air to mix one of the reasons why we have this moderate air quality. it's not cleaning up because we don't have a nice, good clean on shore, wind and mixing the law. so everybody's pretty much stuck with the air mass we've had before upstream. there's some weather pattern to start to change a little bit worth noting towards the end of the week as well. there's a cell phone. the background there. some early fog mild start and it looks like warm temperatures. well inland but a temperature bump is expected on sunday and that

will take us into labor day itself hot and sunny early in the week near 100 going on sunday into monday. then late in the week. we've got some scattered clouds. this looks interesting because the models both agree. but they disagree on details on all this. but the time to look for is anywhere from early on friday until late on saturday of the week coming up here and it won't be as hot either with the upper 80's returning partially because the reason of the little change in weather patterns. okay. 70 going on for a high today for san francisco scattered clouds mild. we've 75 going on for oakland, 83 for san jose sunny and mild across the wider bejo are still popping some lower 90's off to the far east bay here. but they'll be contained not real close to 100 for today. that happens tomorrow and into your monday we're going to check into that. your 4 zone forecast and also look at the extended to noel. thanks, dave. >> covid-19. continues to affect students throughout the bay area on the peninsula. the san mateo half moon bay

varsity football game scheduled for last night had to be canceled after san mateo union high school leaders confirm someone involved with the team tested positive for coronavirus kron four's. amanda hari has more from the principal. >> well tells me they just found out the varsity football game would have to be canceled on wednesday. and he says it was the team. >> it's a letdown. it's disappointing. however, i think we all understand the number one thing right now is the safety and well-being of our students and our communities. football fans are going to have to wait another week to see the half moon bay varsity football team. >> take this field to get team was healthy. san mateo was forced to cancel because of covid-19 the school district's communication manager says we can confirm there was a positive case involving a member of our varsity football community at san mateo high school safety is our highest

priority for students athletes and opponents. the jv team did play half moon bay high school principal john nays are says it's unfortunate to see covid still impacting the kids stall, the pandemic >> had 6 games last year. our team is really excited to get out there and play. we've got so many great kids that just want to be part of a community. he says they're athletic director did try to schedule another game. >> contacting schools that weren't playing this weekend, but they couldn't make it work. logistically were planted in the whole game. that means have to get buses and all those other pieces referees. everything else. >> and we just weren't able to to to pull it off. azar says despite this cancellation. he does think things are looking up. >> i could feel the spirit around the campus kids are, you know, really excited to be back in school and learning with their teachers. but additionally, that extra piece

of being with their friends and participate in something very healthy they really enjoy. i did check the san mateo varsity football team schedule. and right now there's still scheduled to play next friday. >> in half moon bay amanda hari kron 4 news. >> still ahead here on the kron 4 morning news the giants and a's make their playoff push and stanford gets ready for its first football game of the season sports coming up next.

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>> now to some bay area ports, the san francisco giants pulled off an extra inning victory last night against the los angeles dodgers with this when the giants are now a game up on the dodgers in the national league west the to taint teams play again tonight. sure to be another exciting game. first pitch is at 6. '05, so good luck to the giants. meanwhile, the a's in action in toronto. it was a 2, 2, a's in the bottom of the 8th inning before this game took a wild turn. the blue jays would mount a huge comeback on the a's. they'd score 6 runs to tie the game and then they go on to win by a final of 11 to 10. >> on to college football. now stanford kicks off the season today down in texas. they're looking to build off of a promising 2020 season kylen

mills has more on what to expect from the cardinal in 2021. >> red, black and white. back on the football field at stanford university players taking part in training camp for the first time since 2019. we're just competing every day is just getting more and more competitive. we're turning up the. >> the energy every day. >> and just the between offense. >> just coming together really nicely the cardinal are welcoming a sense of normalcy after a tumultuous twenty-twenty. thanks to covid-19 the pac 12 football season was delayed until november. and the cardinal were forced out of santa clara for most of the season because of county covid restrictions and it's not too far. you know, just in our that. >> if something happens that we can adjust. we're ready to adjust if we need to. what could happen. head coach david shaw are ready to pivot at any moment. but he feels good about the team's health and safety protocols and over 85%

vaccination rate. >> in fact, the shah says they're starting the season stronger than ever before. >> this is the healthiest we've been in years feels great going out there able to compete. our guys have done a great job of being smart sent off the ground being competitive but not combatants with stanford standout davis mills heading to the nfl. the quarterback position remains a tight competition. >> shaw says both jack weston tanner mckee will see action in the season opener. >> stanford takes on kansas state and allstate kickoff classic at atnt stadium 9 o'clock saturday played for spectators. >> to get the reactions from a touchdown. a big kid, you know, a fourth-down conversion. they just add at to the players on the field the coaches that environment so important college football. so. >> i'm excited to have fans back. >> we'll be right back. stick with us.

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>> good morning. welcome back to the kron 00:00am morning news 7.30, here on this saturday labor day weekend. hopefully your comment just taking it easy this weekend. dave spahr said it's going to get quite warm over the next couple of days. on dave. yeah, we're looking for temperatures to get up there around 200 or so. that will happen tomorrow and into monday come just under the wire. >> for this unofficial end to

summer as temperatures afterwards. we'll start to retreat a little bit because interesting towards the end of the week as well, which will be looking at as well. we still have to deal with morning fog. that's the first issue as well as you can see, it's a pretty much at the ground level that will mix out this morning overcast as what we have in half moon bay, although into the afternoon i think will fair pretty well is well, lot of well, as i'm saying this morning, ok, well, how about those winds got single digits to calm conditions prevail at this hour, not heavy winds into the afternoon as we typically get with daytime heating. that highs will fighting us both tomorrow in a dumb and a little bit with with that kind of lift off before we see some action middle 50's line up the east bay shoreline. although temperatures this afternoon will warm to 80 in some selective spots. lower 50's up to the north bay 61 for antioch. 57 coming in for san jose at the ballpark for the giants versus the dodgers game time 6. '05 temps lower 60's and dropping from that point. yes, cole in fog. clouds late breezy near about 20 miles per

hour winds. so it's a change of climate are coming in from the east bay little bit. 75 at 11 o'clock by 2 word 89. coming up, we'll take a look at that long range forecast, which looks interesting come the end of the week. noel. >> thanks, dave. police in oakland are asking for your help this morning in finding this 18 year-old girl. a key ship hits. she was last seen yesterday morning around 11:00am in the 9500 block of plymouth street. she's about 5 foot 6, 160 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. she was last seen wearing a gray t-shirt and leggings. anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to contact oakland pd. a family in oakland, meanwhile, is remembering a 23 year-old man who was shot and killed at a barbershop. police are looking for suspects in connection with the killing happened last weekend. kron four's dan thorn talked with the victim's sister who says it's been a painful loss. >> 23 sunny bell had plans to make a difference in his community but his future and his dreams were tragically cut

short when he was shot and killed here last saturday. but his sunny sister says his memory will live on. >> and she's working to make sure. >> flowers have been placed outside of a rockbridge barbershop where 2 unknown gunman shot and killed 23 sonny bill and critically wounded another bell and oakland native is remembered by family as someone with an infectious smile, a passion for social justice and a drive to help others this happens too too many times when. >> we lose so many people gun violence. >> tory bell is his sonny's older sister. she's been heartbroken by the loss and does not sunny to become another gun violence statistic. she says he had dreams of molding young minds through activism and teaching my brother. >> spoke about his he protests in about you marched against he wanted to devote his

educational career george changing the lives of you. >> bell was a graduate of san leandro high school where he competed in poetry slams how it got to other the later went on to san francisco state. he and his sister made a pact to be college graduates. >> we made a promise that we would walk across the stage. no, never get >> bell's sister is looking for closure as her brother's killers are still out there. but she is thankful for people who have been reaching out to share positive messages sunny under receive a president >> feel like people need to be silent football. these matters is that if anyone knows anything he should be and don't call it. these. >> bell's sister says they're pnanning a memorial for

hassani at san francisco state. they're the family will be presented with a posthumous recognition. the family is also currently accepting donations to help with funeral expenses reporting in oakland. dan thorn kron 4 news. >> now to the peninsula where police are still looking for the person who opened fire on i 2.80 in daly city early friday morning. luckily no one was seriously injured in this shooting. chp says an unknown car, though rolled up alongside an suv and just started shooting. 6 people were in that suv at the time. all of them survived investigators are still trying to piece together, though, why the shooting happened and whether or not it was random or targeted. >> the best advice we can always get the public is to remain safe. if there's any suspicious circumstances, always watch for your own safety first. be sure to call you know, never try to. >> take on situations like this on your let first responders come out to the scene and provide for your safety.

>> chp is asking for anyone with information about the shooting to get them a call. in san francisco. 911, dispatchers, one into manual mode for about 2 hours friday morning after a power outage interrupted the emergency management system. officials say they don't know what exactly caused the outage, but it reportedly affected both primary and backup networks which lead to the emergency data system. the executive director of the department says this is a scenario they actually train for. >> we were down for about 2 hours we were able to afford calls to other mobile devices and so and then for calls that were not picked up immediately or got a busy system. we have a system. that captures those numbers. and so we were able to call those. those not callers back if we did not answer. >> the head of the department of emergency management says they're investigating what happened, but it does not appear to be a manmade

situation or any kind of sabotage. they're also working to make sure something like this does not happen again. >> coming up here on the kron 4 morning news a new covid-19 variant circulating the united states. what health experts know about it so far.

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could be going on strike soon after they say more than 20 workers contracted covid-19 since the stadium reopened in june. the workers union says the giants failed to enforce the mask mandate and social distancing within the stadium and the workers are asking for masking and social distancing to be enforced hazard pay of $3 per hour is also being asked for the union members will meet before the dodgers giants game today. if they vote yes, it would allow workers to walk out at any time. the latest attraction in las vegas. meanwhile, is a high-tech ride that makes it feel like you're flying rich demuro checked out in today's tech smart. >> gusts trip took down a long calming hallway is a new adventure. so this is the whole way. we kind of decompress from the strip, right. it's a ride called flyover. they brought me here to las vegas to be among the

first to check it out. you actually feel. >> like you're flying experience starts in an area seemed like the bottom of the canyon. the bar is called the last cactus i flew the real wild, wild west there's also ride for iceland. all right. here we are inside where the ride all happened. you've got his giant screen right here. you sit in chairs that move in front of a huge immersive screen that are sitting in the chair. the movements of the chair. we have 6 points of axes. >> and so those points will move you with the film kind of fun to be in here all by myself. >> it's similar to the experience of disney the concept is that you are the head of the bird. >> and the machine or the wings. so you literally feel like you're flying like a bird through all of these places. and let me give you a little secret. there's more than meets the eye on this. right. if you look up here, it's a little mr. some sense, some wind in your face

>> the ride takes you over recognizable it's an experience that's invigorating and inspiring the way that you saw some of these places and that film you can never be able to experience as a regular human being. but once you're in that seat on that ride to hold another way to look at things. people are so happy most to want to write again. lot of them don't want to leave the like can we just stay here and go >> but it's very refreshing when they getting so hot to do right into the snow. >> highs today and the lower 90's in the far east bay going on here. buckle up. there were one up to near 100 both today into tomorrow. take a look at that and some other

>> in national news this morning, president biden got a firsthand look at the destruction of hurricane ida his visit to louisiana came as the death toll rises up and down the coast due to the storm our washington correspondent jessi turnure has more on the federal response. >> president biden and governor john bel edwards stressed federal investments in the state's levee system help make sure the damage wasn't as bad as it could have been, but they and other state local officials on the ground there say more money needs to flow from washington for future storms. >> i know you're hurting. >> president biden visited the epicenter of hurricane ida's destruction where he heard from louisiana state and local

officials on what they need next from the federal government. we're going to make sure we have someone coming through here. >> going door to door let g% people know what's available to them right now because they can't connect on online. the president said his administration already paid a 100 million dollars in direct assistance to louisiana. residents. >> and is working to restore power. i know you all are frustrated about all it takes to restore power. is dangerous work. i was the 5th most powerful storm to hit the u.s. and flooded areas from the gulf coast to the northeast were killed more than 48 people sharing your grief and your resolve to rebuild and recover officials stress there working hard from the department of homeland security provide states with fuel to cover any shortages to the pentagon providing high water vehicles and road clearing capabilities while also providing federal resources to fight wildfires in the west. there are approximately 200 soldiers

deployed to fight the fire. the dixie fire in northern california. president biden said these coast to coast disasters demonstrate the urgency for his 1 trillion dollar infrastructure plan. >> and the senate democrats and republicans who voted for it agree. think about. >> maybe the electricity will go off next storm. >> and lawmakers are still at home in their districts on august recess. but the house has committed to voting on the senate passed legislation by september 27th in washington. i'm jessi tenure. >> coast to coast disasters. we're dealing with. obviously we're still dealing with some poor air quality here in the bay area for this long holiday weekend. things are going to continue to warm up over the next couple of days. dave's taking a look over in the weather center. hey, well, good evening or good morning. good morning, everybody. and we have this morning fog at sfo it's not causing any delays, though. still making that appearance and we'll see it mostly mix out for just about everybody going on. >> for today. start off. of course, with that air quality, which is terrible up around town with a high pressure

overhead. basically you don't get the mixing process going on, sir. but he's left with the air mass that they've got as we head down across central valley improves to moderate right here around the bay area. but we don't get that good strong onshore flow even into the afternoon as we typically get again with that high here. so that's going to be kind of the story for the next 3 days until that high weakens, we get into about tuesday or so. now the end the week starts to get interesting here as it will elsewhere want to point something out in just a minute. current checking the winds still a bit of a drift will get an onshore wind a bit in the afternoon, but it's just because the daytime heating and again, the high really cuts that down. we're way down here in the gulf of mexico. the gulf of mexico's up here yucatan peninsula. we got a collection of some thunder showers. so what? well, the weather service national hurricane center also is looking at this to see if this might become something. tropical one of the forecast models really paints an interesting story sending this as what appears to be a tropical like system near the gulf of gulf of mexico coast

yet again by the end of the week. so something that bears watching back on the home front as we get to the end of sunday and into monday overnight, it looks like we'll get some collection of clouds starting to develop late on sunday bubbling up from the south passing over should be without incident. we don't see any rain or thunder shower activity happening with this just yet. but we do see this little swath of some cloud cover. but later upstream, something does develop. all right. so we get some cooling happening with all of that going forward into the weeks. we'll get some temperatures backing off a little bit. it's quite busy. doesn't here by the end of the week. on friday and into saturday. moisture bubbling up again from the south. this coverage area models agree. we said see some thunder showers develop in the mountains yet again. that's bad news because they can come with dry lightning. although the rain is certainly welcomed here you have it again. happening friday morning. the timing appears to be and then clearing out for the weekend. but both models agree on this coming together in some kind of fashion for today. high temperatures upper 90's in the

central valley. give that a day before that spreads out into the bay area 71 on for san francisco today. 87 out of san diego, sir, but he's enjoying this high in place. here's what it is in your 4 zone forecast. 70 san francisco 67 daly city in pacifica, also for half moon bay. we're back to the 70's on the bay shoreline for the peninsula. 77 for burlingame to the south foster city at 7977 mountain view palo alto about 85 in the south bay 83 san jose cupertino about 86 got those 80's for today, tomorrow, even into monday along the east bay shoreline and then. and tri valley lower 90's. but that will be bumped up near 100 or so by tomorrow. 94 for walnut creek berkeley. 72 75 delay 84 going on for napa will do an 87 for santa rosa 94 nevado. looking ahead in the 70 forecast. this is what it looks like again remain quite toasty the next couple of days and then cooling off quotation marks. and we're putting some cloud cover there for friday kind of wait and see as things start

to develop and get quite interesting by the end of the week. noel, thanks, dave. >> another new covid-19 variant that health officials are keeping an eye on. it's called the new variant. but as a stanford, epidemiologist tells kron four's haaziq madyun. there's some familiar things we can do to prevent catching it. >> so but again, we expected these fires to continue evolving changing meet dating. it's not a surprising fact. these virus mutates less than some other viruses. >> medical researchers in the u.s. are keeping a very close eye on the covid-19 mu variant. however, the general consensus opinion among health professionals like stanford hospital epidemiologist doctor jorge salinas is that i don't believe that our audience needs to worry too much about these particular variant covid-19 isn't bad enough who can argue with that covid-19 has changed the world that we once knew. but doctors salina says the reason we don't have

to worry about variant is because the same health and safety guidance for covid-19 and the delta variant will work against the latest variation of the coronavirus, the same recommendations they apply to any variant which is getting vaccinated washing your hands mean being inserted. the stands. >> wear your mask. >> so now let's talk about what is known about the very. >> it's it's a very and recently recognized its new circulating for a number of months. initially recall. nice in colombia. it has some features that make it interesting. however, it is not going to see their a variant of concern. >> at the moment. in fact, the head of the national institute of allergy and infectious diseases. doctor fauci says the move area is not even close to being as dominant as the delta variant and that vaccines are still quite effective against the covid-19 variants. again, we need to

take these very seriously. but their recomendations are virtually the same no matter what variant is circulating. >> has it made kron 4 >> we'll be right back after the break.

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>> the oakland zoo is giving out family passes for free this weekend. all you got to do is get your covid shot there. the zoo is hosting 3 pop up vaccine clinics starting today. september 4th.

anyone who gets the shot at one of the clinics will receive a free oakland zoo family pass. it's good for one-day admission for 2 adults and 2 children. plus free parking. if you can't make it today, there will be a second pop up clinic set for september 30th. there's a final opportunity on october 21st. you can find all the details on these offerings on our website. kron 4 dot com. >> next hour. the proper morning news, the caldor fire diverted from the city of south lake tahoe. hear about some calmer winds making it easier to fight the fire. plus the air quality advisory has been extended for the bay area. what this means for you throughout the labor day weekend. stick with a scrum for morning news continues after the break.

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when less clean energy is available. because that's power down time. >> from the area's local news station. you're watching the kron 00:00am morning >> good saturday morning to you. thanks for joining us here on the kron 4 morning news. i'm noelle bellow. >> it is saturday, september 4th. we've got a lot to get to this morning, but we want to start off by looking at your weather forecast a little foggy on this saturday morning. so far, things are going to warm up quite significantly this weekend. hey, dave. >> hey, good morning. to welcome morning, everybody. yeah, we'll check this fog off as we get to them, you know, mid morning hours temperatures will be popping those. we get into tomorrow and monday. so is the unofficial end of summer is going to feel every

bit like this summer time. weather temperatures popping over 100 for those inland valleys tomorrow and into monday. first quick check into how that fog is doing. as you can see, giving us that overcast appearance of the bay bridge toll plaza. meanwhile, the golden gate. it's still kind of at the surface a little bit. they're covering up the towers as you'll notice. so again, in the next couple of hours. it will be a mixing all process here. we don't have a lot in the way of winds developing even in the u.s. afternoon. even what the inland heating that we have compliments of this high overhead 50's cover good piece of real estate over most of the bay 61 going on for antioch, 60 for half moon bay. we've got the mid-fifties lighting up the east bay shoreline, although it's a touch colder this morning that it was this time from yesterday by a couple of degrees leininger day up for you. 81 by high noon to 3 o'clock. we're talking 92, but a little warmer hotter tomorrow and monday we'll get all of that coming up in just a bit. well. >> thanks, dave. happening today. air could be a little tougher to breathe across the bay area. the air quality management district has

extended its air quality advisory through this holiday weekend. kron four's camila barco joins us from contra, costa county with details this morning. >> well, the sun is coming out here in walnut creek. but you can already noticed some hazy skies. if you look in the far end, you can barely make out the hills air quality experts say the fires feeling north of us is causing smoke to linger in the bay area. the area's air quality is deemed as moderate for the holiday weekend. and that means it's mostly risky for people who sensitive to air pollution. experts say smoke could potentially mix with the surface. it can irritate your eyes and airways. so if you smell smoke you're encouraged to stay inside with your windows and doors closed. you should also have your car vent systems recirculate to avoid outside air from coming inside but air quality experts say the smoke should not pose any health risks. now, if you're curious about the air quality in your area. you can always check on your phone. currently the air quality index here in

walnut. creek is that 74? so it's moderate, but it's nothing compared 2 people in the lake area arsene and want to create camila barco kron 4 news. >> of course, the air quality advisory is due to the wildfires burning near lake tahoe calmer winds in the region helped firefighters divert the caldor fire from the city of south lake tahoe. so that's some good news. several evacuation orders in eldorado county have been down graded over the last several days and that leaves fire managers cautiously optimistic dry conditions and warmer temperatures are threatening to fuel the flames pushing them to the northeast. 10's of thousands of homes are still at risk though. and the south lake tahoe area over the last 3 weeks since it's been burning. the fire has destroyed. has destroyed about 892 structures. containment has grown to 37%, though, and the fire has burned more than 214,000 acres in total. as the caldor fire raged and of

course forced thousands out of their homes into evacuation centers. hotels and in some cases people were just sleeping in their cars. now with the fire showing some signs of slowing down. many are wondering when they'll be able to return home. kron four's, theresa talk with the mayor of south lake tahoe to get some answers. we are. >> the luckiest community in the world. south lake tahoe mayor tamra wallace reflecting on the week and on this, the caldor fire still burning yet. there is some optimism at the end of the week. a far cry from what happened monday. >> when mass evacuation orders rang out. >> i i want to temper myself because i know that so many people lost their homes on echo summit and through the strawberry area and the town of flats. my heart just breaks for them. but you know, on the other hand, to my my heart. just a soaring for the people as myers in christmas valley

and and south lake because it could have been so bad. the mayor says that she sympathizes with those now wanting the next step to return home. >> she has moved twice with your family. and just today forced to pack up and her special needs son faced a crisis of he had incident where we had the entire trekkie fire departments and ambulance company. they're at the skateboard park there because some medical so it it has been an incredible. stressful day for my family. i can even imagine what other families are going through the bottom line. she says although she wants to go home. she says it's just not safe yet. we do still have active fire and that they send so far so good.

i know that the air quality has improved greatly today. but who yesterday it was in the 700 status, just not healthy. she says she's in constant contact with cal fire who will make the ultimate call for everyone to return adding eldorado county code red system, which is our reverse 911, system. better subscribe to that. we'll get updates and we'll get notified the minute they're allowed back in their homes. terry says stasio kron 4 news. historically dry grass continues to fuel the spread of the dixie fire burning in 5 northern california counties. take a look at this. >> video taken by a rancher in plumas county who says they lost their fences and the grass, which would have served as feed for their cattle. the dixie fire so far has burned more than 881,000 acres. it's now 55% contained more than

2100 structures were destroyed by the flames from the dixie fire. you can scan this qr code on our screen too. be directed to our wildfire web page dedicated to more information and tips on wildfire season, not just the caldor in the dixie scan, the qr code. it will take you straight to our web page. in response to the state's current fire conditions. cal fire has issued a suspension of all outdoor burning in santa cruz and san mateo counties. cal fire says firefighting resources are pretty slim right now due to the already ongoing fires. the suspension bans all campfires warming fires and ceremonial fires in the 2 counties. officials say the suspension is going to be reassessed whenever fire conditions improve our one more firefighting resources become available. coming up here on the kron 4 morning news covid cases forcing the cancellation of a bay area high school football game. we've got the details on that. plus, new concerns over the security of california's recall election. >> we have details after the break.

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>> a california could be the next state at the center of the nation's debate on elections, integrity and security. a group of cyber security. researchers are urging the california secretary of state to do a

statewide audit after the recall election this month that kind of audit reviews, paper ballots to detect any possible interference. the request comes weeks after my pillow ceo and trump supporter mike lindell hosted an election fraud event and released software for the dominion voting systems election management program. now the system is used in 40 of california's 58 counties. a california elections official says it's safe to install the software on to a county system. but the officials must physically pick up the software from the secretary of state's office. >> individuals can get it, that we take that put it on to you, our system. but verify that system is indeed there. correct system is working properly and everything we have in walk is a goal location. >> california has done similar audits before. but the secretary of state's office noted state law currently does not provide for one in this recall election. it's unclear

if that can change with less than 2 weeks left until the election date and less than one week left in the legislative session but security experts and state leaders to acknowledge california has a long history of having solid elections security dave. >> it's a mythological autumn technically, but still culturally it's the last hurrah of summer is going to feel every bit like that temperatures in the 90's lower 90's in the inland valleys today. but popping to near 100 tomorrow and into your monday. look at your weekend forecast coming up in just a bit.

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>> 8.14 here on this saturday morning and labor day weekend is historically a hectic time for travel, the 4th of july was our last long holiday weekend. of course, things were a bit different. that travel was booming and the delta variant hadn't really caused a surge of new covid cases just yet. but now new restrictions are popping up across the country. brian entin has more. >> the rush is on at airports around the country. travelers eager for a last blowout summer weekend. some worried but not deterred by the recent covid search. >> any covid concerns. i definitely a little bit with this many people being around here in close proximity. doubled up on masks whenever and the plane. vaccinated

still a little scary out there some time together. it's good for the good for the business right. >> masks are still required inside all airports and trains. according to trip advisor the top 5 labor day travel destinations or ocean city, maryland orlando las vegas, myrtle beach and new york city. the travel site says most searches are for outdoor destinations like beaches and national parks. even vaccinated. these friends are taking no chances with on a covid going around right >> just have to be a little careful. doesn't look too crowded today. so. >> no mask today. the great outdoors still safer than being in close quarters with others indoors. but if you haven't got the shot, the cdc warns just stay home if you are we recommend not trial. and that, of course, includes all children under 12. not yet eligible for the vaccine in chicago. the school district catching some parents off guard with this letter saying if kids travel out of state anywhere. but vermont. they

need to get covid tests and quarantine for 7 to 10 days before coming back to school. i wasn't planning on going anywhere anyway because, you know, covid, we can still go to illinois, which doesn't really make sense because you were no better we actually were already going to be in town. so not an issue for us, but i could see where that will roll out a wrench isn't some >> that was brian entin reporting for us this morning. aaa says it expects about 42 million people to head out on the roads. this holiday weekend. if you're planning to fill up your tank today. here's a look at the average gas prices here across the bay area from oakland. you've got about $4.46 in san francisco. the average sitting at 4.56 san jose for 45 and sit down in the sand roughed up in santa excuse me, some that $4 and dave, we can't really go anywhere for labor day weekend. so haha know there's going to be a little side of

the gas pump that will say no go beyond 20 >> prices. it's here forever. what went right. good morning to all. good morning, everybody. we've got some fog reading us again this morning. not too bad today, but tomorrow, more those temperatures pop. you probably want to have the ac on running in the car. of course. why inland to also your home. by tomorrow it looks like for those in the valleys, although we do have some fog covering up the golden gate bridge. again, it's a very thin layer. so that should mix up pretty quickly going forward. temperature check were in the 50's over most of the area. 60 for half moon, bay and 65 antioch to the outliers, but everybody else pretty much into the 50's. all right. future cast for of advances all the way till sunday night because something interesting happens. this is all in tandem with this high starting to weaken all those monday. we're pop temperature, wise. we have some collection of some cloud cover. the official word on this is not to be concerned, but it's something that's being watched a little bit. there's a chance of some instability on that in a couple strikes of lightning. that is not what we need dry

lightning protect the on top of that. so. again, though, we some cloud cover overnight into monday morning. and then something interesting happens towards the end of the week long after we start cooling off. here's a map settles up. it's the big h show. we have that another heat spike going on that again will be tomorrow and into your monday before that starts to scoot on out of here and we get some help from little trough out to sea. so the breakdown goes like this. we got early fog mild start warm inland and temperatures bump up on sundays when you really feel that's when it gets to talk one hot and sunny early in the week near 100, both sunday and monday. then for late in the week scattered clouds developer to the late in the week might see some thunder showers up in the mountains going on here. not as hot on the home front, upper 80's return and they will stay with us through the ballot. so much of the week, 70 san francisco 75 oakland. but with the ballpark for the giants will be a bit on the chilly side with a good stiff wind 83 coming in for san jose across the wider geography. we have some lower 90's happening in the far east bay 87 santa rosa, 90 for nevado and 83 for

san jose will check out your 4 zone forecast in a bit. also look at that extended to thanks, dave. covid-19 continues to affect students throughout the bay area on the peninsula. >> the san mateo half moon bay varsity football game that was scheduled for last night had to be canceled. san mateo union high school leaders confirm someone involved with the team tested positive for the virus. kron four's amanda hari talked with the principal. >> the principal tells me they just found out the varsity football game would have to be canceled on wednesday. and he says it was the team. >> it's a letdown. it's disappointing. however, i think we all understand the number one thing right now is the safety and well-being of our students and our communities. football fans are going to have to wait another week to see the half moon bay varsity football team. >> take this field to get back. team was healthy. san mateo was forced to cancel because of covid-19 the school

district's communication manager says we can confirm there was a positive case involving a member of our varsity football community at san mateo high school safety is our highest priority for students athletes and opponents. the jv team did play half moon bay high school principal john nays are says it's unfortunate to see covid still impacting the kids stall, the pandemic >> had 6 games last year. our team is really excited to get out there and play. we've got so many great kids that just want to be part of a community. he says they're athletic director did try to schedule another game. >> contacting schools that weren't playing this weekend, but they couldn't make it work. logistically were planted in the whole game. that means have to get buses and all those other pieces referees. everything else. >> and we just weren't able to to to pull it off. azar says

despite this cancellation he does think things are looking up. >> i could feel the spirit around the campus kids are, you know, really excited to be back in school and learning with their teachers. but additionally, that extra piece of being with their friends and participate in something very healthy they really enjoy. i did check the san mateo varsity football team schedule. and right now. >> there's still scheduled to play next friday in half moon bay amanda hari kron 4 news. >> most indoor businesses in the city of berkeley are now required to ask for proof of full vaccination against covid-19. the city is allowing a grace period before enforcement begins to allow businesses to prepare. some owners say they plan to be understanding with customers under the new rules and they realized there might be some hiccups along the way. like vaccinated customers forgetting to bring proof. ultimately the people we talked with agree the mandate is good for everyone. >> it's essential that we need

to get everybody healthy keep everybody staying strong so we can stale will do whatever we can to make a guess happy and also make sure our team as safe as well. >> under the new rules unvaccinated patrons will still be allowed to eat outdoors and indoor businesses will also have until october 15th to collect the vaccination status of all employees. still ahead here on the kron 4 morning news the giants and a's make their playoff push. >> as stanford gets ready for its first football game of the season got sports. coming up season got sports. coming up next. scoot over. squeeze in. pull up a chair. ♪ because life's just better when you believe “there's always room for one more.” ♪ ritz. a taste of welcome.

>> time to talk a little bay area sports this morning with san francisco giants pulled off an extra inning victory last night against the los angeles dodgers with the victory. the giants are now a game up on the dodgers in the national league west. the 2 teams play again tonight. it is sure to be another packed house out there. first pitch set for 6. '05, this evening. meanwhile, the a's were in action in toronto. it was a 2, 2, a's in the bottom of the 8th inning. but then the game took a wild turn. the blue jays would mount a huge comeback. they'd score 6 runs to tie the game and then they go on to win by a final of 11 to 10. a bit of a heart break there for a's fans last night. on some college football now stanford kicking off the season today down in texas.

they're looking to build off of a pretty promising 2020 season. kylen mills has a little bit more on what to expect frop the cardinal in 2021. >> red, black and white. back on the football field at stanford university players taking part in training camp for the first time since 2019. we're just competing every day is just getting more and more competitive. we're turning up the. >> the and if you every day. >> and just the between offense. >> just coming together really nicely the cardinal are welcoming a sense of normalcy after a tumultuous twenty-twenty. thanks to covid-19 the pac 12 football season was delayed until november. and the cardinal were forced out of santa clara for most of the season because of county covid restrictions and it's not too far. you know, just in our that. >> if something happens that we can adjust. we're ready to adjust if need to. given what could happen. head coach david shaw are ready to pivot at any

moment. but he feels good about the team's health and safety protocols and over 85% vaccination rate. >> in fact, the shah says they're starting the season stronger than ever before. >> this is the healthiest we've been in years. >> feels great going out there able to compete. >> our guys have done a great job of being smart sent off the ground being competitive but not combatants with stanford standout davis mills heading to the nfl. the quarterback position remains a tight competition. >> shaw says both jack weston tanner mckee will see action in the season opener stanford takes on kansas state and allstate kickoff classic at atnt stadium and 9 o'clock saturday played for spectators. >> to get the reactions from a touchdown. a big hit. you know, a fourth-down conversion. they just add at to the players on the field the coaches that environment so important college football. so. >> i'm excited. have fans back.

>> we'll be right back after the break. stick with us.

>> 8.30 on this saturday morning. welcome back here to the kron 00:00am morning news. thanks for joining us. it's a little foggy out there. so hopefully you're kind of bundled up at home. but you're going want to shut the blanket a little going to pretty warm across the bay area this >> yeah, good morning, noel.

good morning, everybody. we look for temperatures to pop to a pretty good tomorrow and into monday to really get near the triple digits to give you really that summertime feel as we go to the unofficial end of summer, although me logically on september first became fall won't feel like that until later this week. coming up right now. here's a live shot of what we've got going on with fog still hanging around. this is the bay bridge toll plaza. still that overcast appearance and overcast also at half moon bay we see going on. it should mix out as we get into the early afternoon. not a lot of the wave surface winds, though, know it's a single digits. pretty much. we expect a little bit of a slight uptick this afternoon. but because of that high-pressure, we're not getting a lot of the way and wind action temperature check, mostly 50's over the region. 65 antioch and 60 going on for half moon bay for the giants game today versus the dodgers. 6. '05, game time temperatures starting in some where the lower to middle 60's. but cool and those fog clouds roll back in late breezy, too. about 20 miles per hour. so to change the climate for you if you're coming in from the far east

bay. look at 81 at high noon and 3 o'clock. we're talking 91. but again, we're talking triple digits for tomorrow and into monday we'll get into the weeds little bit more in your 4 zone forecast and the extended. coming up a little bit. noel, thanks, dave. >> police in oakland are asking for your help this morning. and finding this 18 year-old girl that you see on your screen. look, he shut pitts was last seen yesterday morning around 11:00am in the 9500 block of plymouth street. she's about 5 foot 6 ways. 160 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. she was last seen wearing a gray t-shirt and leggings anyone with information of her whereabouts is asked to contact oakland pd. meanwhile, a family there in oakland is remembering a 23 year-old man who was shot and killed at a barbershop. police are still looking for suspects in connection with the killing. it happened last weekend. kron four's dan thorn talk with the victim's sister says this has been a painful loss. >> 23 sunny bell had plans to make a difference in his

community but his future and his dreams were tragically cut short when he was shot and killed here last saturday. but his sunny sister says his memory will live on. >> and she's working to make sure. >> flowers have been placed outside of a rock ridge barbershop where 2 unknown gunman shot and killed 23 sonny bill and critically wounded another bell and oakland native is remembered by family as someone with an infectious smile, a passion for social justice and a drive to help others this happens too too many times when. >> we lose so many people gun violence. >> tory bell is his sonny's older sister. she's been heartbroken by the loss and does not sunny to become another gun violence statistic. she says he had dreams of molding young minds through of and teaching my brother. >> spoke about his he protests in about in the march to gain

he wanted to devote his educational career george changing the lives of you. >> bell was a graduate of san leandro high school where he competed in poetry slams about mother the later went on to san francisco state. he and his sister made a pact to be college graduates. >> we made a promise that we would walk across the stage. no, never get the >> bell's sister is looking for closure as her brother's killers are still out there. but she is thankful for people who have been reaching out to share positive messages sunny and they receive a president >> feel like people need to be silent these matters is that if anyone knows anything he should be on is don't fall it. still of these.

>> bell's sister says they're planning a memorial for hassani at san francisco state. they're the family will be presented with a posthumous recognition. the family is also currently accepting donations to help with funeral expenses reporting in oakland. dan thorn kron 4 news. >> now to the peninsula where police are still looking for the person who opened fire on i 2.80 in daly city early friday morning. luckily no one was seriously injured in this with chp says an unknown car rolled up alongside an suv and just started shooting. 6 people were inside that suv at the time. all of them survived. investigators are still trying to piece together why the shooting happened and if it was random or targeted. >> the best advice we can always get the public is to remain safe. if there's any suspicious circumstances, always watch for your own safety first. beesure to call you know, never try to. >> take on situations like this on your let first responders come out to the

scene and provide for your safety. >> the chp is asking for anyone with information about the shooting to give them a call. in san francisco. 911, dispatchers went into manual mode for about 2 hours friday morning after a power outage interrupted the emergency management system. officials say they don't know what exactly caused that power outage. but it reportedly affected both the primary and backup networks which lead to the emergency data system. the executive director of the department says it's a scenario they train for. >> we were down for about 2 hours we were able to afford calls to other mobile devices. >> and so and then for calls that were not picked up immediately or got a busy system. we have a system. that captures those numbers. and so we were able to call those. those not callers back if we did not answer. >> the head of the department of emergency management says they're investigating what

happened, but it doesn't appear to be manmade or any kind of sabotage. they're also working to make sure something like this doesn't happen again. coming up here in morning news a new covid-19 variant. >> is circulating the united states. we've got a little bit more on what health experts know about it so far.

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>> 8.45 almost here on this saturday morning and a national news president biden got a firsthand look at the destruction of hurricane ida his visit to louisiana comes as the death toll rises up and down the east coast due to the storm. our washington correspondent jessi tenure has more on the federal response. >> president biden and governor john bel edwards stressed federal investments in the state's levee system help make sure the damage wasn't as bad as it could have been, but they and other state local officials on the ground there say more money needs to flow from washington for future storms. >> i know you're hurting. >> president biden visited the epicenter of hurricane ida's destruction where he heard from louisiana state and local officials on what they need next from the federal government. we're going to make sure we have someone coming through here. >> going door to door let people know what's available

to them right now because they can't connect on online. the president said his administration already paid a 100 million dollars in direct assistance to louisiana. residents. >> and is working to restore power. i know you all are frustrated about all it takes to restore power. is dangerous work. i was the 5th most powerful storm to hit the u.s. and flooded areas from the gulf coast to the northeast were killed more than 48 people sharing your grief and your resolve to rebuild and recover officials stress there working hard from the department of homeland security provide states with fuel to cover any shortages to the pentagon providing high water vehicles and road clearing capabilities while also providing federal resources to fight wildfires in the west. there are approximately 200 soldiers deployed to fight the fire. the dixie fire in northern california. president biden said these coast to coast disasters demonstrate the urgency for his 1 trillion

dollar infrastructure plan. >> and the senate democrats and republicans who voted for it agree. think about. >> maybe the electricity will go off next storm. >> and lawmakers are still at home in their districts on august recess. but the house has committed to voting on the senate passed legislation by september 27th in washington. i'm jessi tenure. >> dave. it is really hard to believe there's a large death toll on though east coast and there was in louisiana where that hurricane actually hit. but hopefully things can kind settle out over in that direction. well, hopefully, yeah, and we're actually reaching the peak of hurricane season in the atlantic. i think that happens on the 11th of september. here is the waters in the tropical atlantic. >> get to their warmest point in the season. here. this is what it looks like from half moon. bay with the overcast skies with the fog still in place here a little bit. and by the way, in the first world. we actually get more damage in terms of dollars

from one category one hurricanes and tropical like system through flooding locally severe weather. that kind of thing that we do for the really big ones that hit us a look at the air quality as we go from the mountains. yeah. it's very bad up there gets to the moderate category and stays there. we don't see a lot of green, though, in this poor down little bit is santa rosa. but good on shore. wind would help insulate the bay a little bit. it does not look like in the cards, at least in the short term forecast here. now, as far as winds. speaking of which not doing much now they don't tend to frequently. but later in the day we get that in one heating. usually that drive some winds. but we don't see that going on this go around because the high pressure is really slowing things down. now. we're going the woods here a little bit here. we have a collection of thunder showers in the yucatan peninsula. one of the forecast model runs really takes this for quite a ride to the gulf of mexico to the gulf of mexico is soup from bath tub, water. it's almost 90 degrees. there. so anything that happens. bloom has a lot of moisture and energy which to

work with. so that has to be monitored. hurricane center is looking at it. it doesn't place very high levels of anything developing out of that. but it's still watching it. meanwhile, on our coast, we see something kind of interesting towards the end of the weekend. all right, for start things off right now. yeah, we clear out fall returns again for tomorrow. a bit local. it is not to be brief iq. then sunday night interesting start to see this plume of moisture coming in from the south. the tropical pacific here or at least a little bit of that monsoon the thinking now is officially this doesn't appear to be and he is going to send a thing off. but could be some slight instability. and that's something that they're some monitoring. let's go a little bit further however, get past this weekend. next week have a little front come interesting. we get another plume of moisture coming up from. the southwest. this will impact the mountains and it looks like some thunder showers and models agree on this is something to look out for of course, the rain is very much welcome. but the thunder shower action is not a look at highs today we've got the

upper 90's in the central valley today is we're going to encroach into the east bay by tomorrow 4 zone forecast for your saturday. we're looking at 70 for san francisco. the upper 60's cover a lot of the coast, as you will see, 73 san bruno 77 going on for burlingame foster city 79 palo alto meanwhile, 85 in the south bay 83 san jose cupertino 86 more 80's along the east bay shoreline going to hang on to those 2. maybe tuesday for lucky lower 90's. tri valley going to bump that up in the upper 90's by tomorrow. 94 for walnut creek. 93 concord 74 for richmond 75 delay. whoa. 84 for nap and 87 for santa rosa in the 70 forecast. temperatures pop early on here, right and labor day unofficial end of summer in temperatures retreat. justin que with that by friday. however, again, that collection was talking about. coming up our way. it's going to impact not just the mountains but also for us in the bay. we'll see if we get any rain out of that. noel, thanks, dave. >> there is another new

covid-19 variant health officials are starting to keep an eye on. it's called the new variant. but as the stanford epidemiologist tells kron four's haaziq madyun. there are some familiar things we can do to prevent catching it. >> so but again, we expected these fires to continue evolving changing meet dating. it's not a surprising fact. these virus mutates less than some other viruses. >> medical researchers in the u.s. are keeping a very close eye on the covid-19 mu variant. however, the general consensus opinion among health professionals like stanford hospital epidemiologist doctor jorge salinas is that i don't believe that our audience needs to worry too much about these particular variant. covid-19 isn't bad enough who can argue with that covid-19 has changed the world that we once knew. but doctors salina says the reason we don't have to worry about variant is because the same health and

safety guidance for covid-19 and the delta variant will work against the latest variation of the coronavirus, the same recommendations they apply to any variant which is getting vaccinated washing your hands mean being inserted. the stands. >> wear your mask. >> so now let's talk about what is known about the covid-19 move area. >> it's it's a very and recently recognized. it's circulating for a number of months. initially recall. nice in colombia. it has some features that make it interesting. however, it is not going to see their a variant of concern. >> at the moment. in fact, the head of the national institute of allergy and infectious diseases. doctor fauci says the move area is not even close to being as dominant as the delta variant and that vaccines are still quite effective against the covid-19 variants. again, we need to take these very seriously. but

their recomendations are virtually the same no matter what variant is circulating. >> has it made you kron 4 news. >> we'll be right back after the break. he people heading

into day 2 of the bottle rock music festival won't be seeing chris stapleton on stage. unfortunately stapleton canceled as the event's

headliner. he didn't specify why only stating it was due to a non covid related illness. however people we caught up with at the festival yesterday. we're still pretty glad to be a part of the fun. >> i'm so excited to be here. has music and good food. super excited to be back here and enjoying the weather and the good drinks and all the people. >> the event is sold out this weekend for anyone going make sure you plan ahead, though. parking is pretty tight out there. you're also going to have to show proof of vaccination or a negative covid-19 test before being allowed on the grounds. safe to say, everyone's really excited about iraq is back. still ahead here in the next hour of the prophet morning news, the caldor fire diverted from the city of south lake tahoe. some really good news. >> here a little bit more about how calmer winds are making it easier to fight the fire. plus the air quality advisory has been extended for the bay area. hear what this means for you throughout the labor day weekend. stick with

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>> from the area's local news station. you're watching the kron 00:00am morning news at 9. >> good saturday morning to you. thanks for joining us here on the kron 00:00am morning news. i'm noelle bellow. >> it is saturday, september 4th labor day weekend starting off a little bit foggy here, but it's going to warm up by

monday. dave sphar has got a little bit more detail on all of that for us. hey, good morning to welcome morning, everybody. and today will be fairly pleasant for the season, although warming yes, sunday into monday. we have a little heat spike going on before temperatures retreat. it looks like into next week. >> but with all that going on, although it's a very thin layer. we have some of that marine layer bringing that fog to start things off at overcast at the beach over to half moon bay is how we start things off and also at the bay bridge toll plaza overcast for now and also overcast with some of that ground fog, as you can see at the golden gate bridge. so that will mix out on the next couple of hours ago to mostly sunny mode. air quality is pretty much in the moderate category just about everywhere in the bakes up a little bit of us much and of good quality up in the north bay readings are in the 50's with some lower 60's encroaching in the far east bay 60 also for half moon bay. but that's a little cooler than it was this time yesterday morning. the breakdown for you today 85 by 1 o'clock and 4 only 93 because it will be scratching

your 100 tomorrow. and a look at that longer range forecast for you coming up in a bit. well, yeah, let's talk a little bit more about that air quality. the air quality management district has extended its air quality advisory through. >> the holiday weekend. to kron four's. camila barco is in contra, costa county. she's got more details for us this morning. >> well, there's some hazy skies here in walnut creek. you can barely make out the hills in the far end. smoke is lingering through the bay area skies this weekend from the wildfires raging north of us people in the lake tahoe area are experiencing hazardous air quality. the index over there is as high as 434 the current air conditions are so polluted hazy skies can be seen over the hills in walnut creek. that's where the air quality is in the moderate range. it's mostly risky for people who are sensitive to air pollution. experts say smoke could potentially mix with the surface. it can irritate your eyes and airways. so if you

smell smoke, you're encouraged to stay inside with your windows and doors closed. you should also have your car vent systems. recirculate to avoid outside air from coming inside but air quality experts say the smoke should not pose any health risks. district is extending this advisory through monday and wannacry camila barco kron 4 news. >> now, of course, the air quality advisory is due to those wildfires burning near lake tahoe as camila mentioned, calmer winds up in that region, though, did help firefighters divert the caldor fire from the city of south lake tahoe. some great news there. several evacuation orders in eldorado county have been ground down graded over the last several days, which is leaving fire managers cautiously optimistic. dry conditions and warmer temperatures. do threaten to fuel the flames. still, though, that will push them to the northeast. 10's of thousands of homes are still at risk in the south lake tahoe area. in the 3 weeks since it started burning. the

fire has destroyed more than 890 structures containment, though, has grown to 37%. so far the fire has burned more than 214,000 acres now with the fire showing some signs of slowing down. many are wondering when they might be able to return home kron four's, theresa talk with the mayor of south lake tahoe to get some answers. >> we are the luckiest community in the world. the south lake tahoe mayor tamra wallace reflecting on the week. >> and on this, the caldor fire still burning yet. there is some optimism at the end of the week. a far cry from what happened monday. >> when mass evacuation orders rang out. >> i i want to temper myself because i know that so many people lost their homes on echo summit and through the strawberry area and the town of flats. my heart just breaks for them. but you know, on the

other hand, to my my heart. just a soaring for the people as myers in christmas valley and and south lake because it could have been so bad. the mayor says that she sympathizes with those now wanting the next step to return home. >> she has moved twice with your family. and just today forced to pack up and her special needs son faced a crisis of he had incident where we had the entire trekkie fire departments and ambulance company. they're at the skateboard park there because some medical so it it has been an incredible. stressful day for my family. i can even imagine what other families are going through the bottom line. she says although she wants to go home. she says it's just not safe yet. we do

still have active fire in the face and so far so good. i know that the air quality has improved greatly today. but who yesterday it was in the 700. that is just not healthy. she says she's in constant contact with cal fire who will make the ultimate call for everyone to return adding eldorado county code red system, which is our reverse 911, system. better subscribe to that we'll get updates and we'll get notified the minute they're allowed back in their homes. terry says stasio kron 4 news. >> meanwhile, dry grass is continuing to full fuel the spread of the dixie fire burning in 5 northern california counties. take a look at this video taken by a rancher in plumas county who says they lost their fences and the grass, which would have served as feed for their cattle. the dixie fire so far has burned more than 881,000

acres. it's now 55% contained more than 2100 structures were destroyed by the flames up the dixie fire. >> use this qr code to be directed to our web page dedicated to more information and tips on wildfire season scanned. the qr code that you see on your screen. it will take you straight to our wild fire web page at kron 4 dot com. >> in response to the state's current fire conditions. cal fire has issued a suspension of all outdoor burning in santa cruz and san mateo counties. cal fire says firefighting resources are slim due to the already ongoing fires. the suspension will ban all campfires warming fires and ceremonial fires within the 2 counties. officials say the suspension is going to be reassessed whenever fire conditions improve our one more firefighting resources might become available. coming up next, new concerns this morning over the security of california's recall election. we've got details after the break.

>> welcome back. california could be the next state at the center of the nation's debate on elections, integrity and security. a group of cyber security. researchers are urging the california secretary of state to do a statewide audit after the recall election this month. kind of audit reviews, paper ballots to detect any possible

interference. the request comes weeks after my pillow ceo and trump supporter mike lindell hosted an election fraud event and really software for the dominion voting systems election management program. the system is used in 40 of california's 58 counties. a california elections officials says it's safe to install the software on to a county system. but officials must physically pick up that software from the secretary of state's office. >> only certain individuals can get it that we take that put it on to you. our system. but verify that system is indeed there. correct system is working properly and everything we have in walk is a goal location. >> california has done similar audits before. but the secretary of state's office noted state law currently does not provide for one in this recall election. it's unclear if that can change with us in 2 weeks left until the election date and less than one week left in the legislative session but security experts and state leaders acknowledge california

has a long history of having solid elections. security dave. >> our look for temperatures in the lower 90's going on for today, although a little bit of the heat pump is expected tomorrow and into monday we'll take a look at that forecast. and also what's happening for your weekend. thoughtful morning news.

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>> labor day weekend is historically a hectic time for travel 4th of july was our last long weekend or long holiday weekend. things are a bit different. then travel was booming like it is now. but the delta variant had not yet caused a surge of new covid cases like we're seeing today. but now new restrictions are popping up across the country. brian entin has more. >> the rush is on at airports around the country. travelers eager for a last blowout summer weekend. some worried but not deterred by the recent covid search. >> any covid concerns. definitely a little bit with this many people being around here in close proximity doubled up on masks whenever and the plane. you know, back say to feel a little scary out there. some time to get a risk it for the good for the business right. >> masks are still required inside all airports and

trains. according to trip advisor the top 5 labor day travel destinations or ocean city, maryland orlando las vegas, myrtle beach and new york city. the travel site says most searches are for outdoor destinations like beaches and national parks. even vaccinated. these friends are taking no chances with on a covid going around right now. >> just have to be a little careful. doesn't look too crowded today. so. >> no mask today. the great outdoors still safer than being in close quarters with others indoors. but if you haven't got the shot, the cdc warns just stay home if you are we recommend not travel. and that, of course, includes all children under 12. not yet eligible for the vaccine in chicago. the school district catching some parents off guard with this letter saying if kids travel out of state anywhere. but vermont. they need to get covid tests and quarantine for 7 to 10 days before coming back to school. i wasn't planning on going

anywhere anyway because, you know, covid, we can still go to illinois, which doesn't really make sense because you know, we're no better. we actually were already going to be in town. so not an issue for us, but i could see where that will roll out a french isn't some plans for parents. >> it is time for another check of the weather forecast mow. dave spahr giving us closer look at what we can expect this holiday weekend going to kind of warmed by monday. yeah, he's by coming our way here just getting in on the wire. you know, the unofficial end of iummer. we're going to have every bit feel of that too. >> finn marine layer. we have but enough to do the trick to cover up the golden gate bridge. as you can see again, that will mix out as we get to the late morning hours. pretty nicely here. we're going to see the temperatures pounds so much today. you know, we'll stay in the lower 90's character but going to bump up to the upper 90's. by the time we get to into tomorrow. quick check into those temperatures as we speak. now, a lot of 50's around the bay, although inland. you can see 60's 55 san francisco up to the north bay, mostly 50's as well was 60 for half moon bay. now the

dances all the way till sunday afternoon because an interesting thing happens here even though we're talking about the heat spike again on monday. get some moisture coming in from the southwest are a little bit. so it has some somewhat tropical origins here. we always get a little concerned about that this time of year because you have instability aloft which means that's dry lightning. so something to look out for. although the official forecast doesn't have any mention of that. the map is pretty simple. we have the high pressure that's pretty much in place for this weekend's. we're not getting a lot of circulation east and west. we're not getting much vertical mixing so the smoke pretty much stays where it is, although it does keep that low surface winds and that's a good thing for firefighting efforts but don't get as much of that on shore flow effort. just a brief one with the daytime heating in the east bay. so breaking things down for this weekend. it's early fog which gives way to a mild start warm inland temperatures bump up. the one sunday in you'll feel that monday, too hot and sunny, early on with near 100 for tomorrow and monday. then later in the temperatures. back off a

little bit. it looks like not as hot. we'll be talking. some upper 80's to return. now, what's also interesting is by friday. yeah. looks like we'll get some shower activity, perhaps up to tahoe. but that may come with lightning. so something to watch out for all show. the long-range forecast models later 70 san francisco early scattered clouds turning mild 75 for oakland 83 san jose. but everybody this is still saturday sunday. we'll see a little bit. he pump going on and are going to feel that more in the far east bay. today's effort lower 90's, 80's and a few 90's up to the north bay was 70 san francisco will check into the 4 zone forecast and extended coming up in a bit. noel. thanks, dave. starting this weekend. most indoor businesses in the city of berkeley are going to be requiring to ask. >> for proof of full vaccination against covid-19. but as kron four's phillipe djegal reports, the city is allowing a grace period before enforcement in order to allow businesses to get prepared. >> the berkeley health department is giving businesses a one week grace

period before enforcing its new health order requiring most indoor businesses to have customers provide proof vaccination against covid-19. hopefully we'll be able to start before the deadline on the 10 me some medicine is general manager of see it on 4th and says he is using this time to prepare staff for what's to and pick the we're not looking to upset we're just looking to get everybody on the same page you know, make it as painless as possible. madison says the restaurant will not turn on vaccinated. people away or vaccinated patrons that are unable to provide through. we have our park london a patio 100% available to be an accident. he is sorry, restaurant down. the street is also in training, phase and believes week is plenty of time to get staff members up to speed. whatever the city says in the public health say is is. is appropriate for the pandemic and we're we're happy to go along with the executive chef nathan gabriel says his

crew will do its best to make everyone comfortable people like provide great service be clear and also just, you know, do your best to make experience good. you know, there people who might not have proof the could forget your phone. you can get your card indoor to over 15 to collect the vaccination status of all still ahead here on the kron 4 morning news the giants and a's making their playoff push. we've got a breakdown of yesterday's games coming up in sports. majestic mountains... scenic coastal highways... fertile farmlands... there's lots to love about california. so put off those chores

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>> now to some bay area sports, the san francisco giants pulled off an extra inning victory last night against the los angeles dodgers with the win. the giants are now a game up on the dodgers in the national league west. the 2 teams will play again tonight. if this crowd is any indication of folks are going to be seeing again tonight. it's going to be a big one. that game starting just after 6 o'clock this evening. meanwhile, the a's in action in toronto. it was a 2, 2, ways in the bottom or in the 8th inning before this game took quite a wild turn. the blue jays would mount a huge comeback in this one. >> they would score 6 runs to that tied the game and then the blue jays would go on to win this one by a final of 11

to 10 feet of heartbreak are there for the walked and scored in travelers this holiday weekend are dealing with a bit of sticker shock at the gas station all across the country prices are up. >> nancy loo. taking a look. >> i look at the sign. >> i see him as the price was on my way. >> kamar face. she is not alone in his state of price shock. he was almost at empty. so we had to pull in here on the west side of l a where gas is nearly 6 bucks a gallon. so it's 10 bucks got less than of the 10 right here. >> just ahead, gas in my tank. so my car will shut and then the summer as they run and get some more gas to fill up. >> the numbers are flying fast. as for californians as an estimated 43 million americans hit the road over the next few days drivers across the country are paying far more for fuel. >> even when gas prices are high heading into a holiday weekend. that does not deter most people from traveling because so many people make

their plans way in advance before they know what the pump prices are going to be heading into a holiday weekend. according to triple a the current national average for regular is 3.18 a gallon. almost a dollar more than last year. california's average jumped by more than a dollar to hit a new average high of $4.40. >> hurricane ida has complicated the situation in the southeast around new orleans. long lines are forming long before stations, even open overall prices are expected to drop along with high demand after this weekend. it's horrible for the other businesses that would have got my money. >> why do i want to give these people my money. i could give you know, restaurant or one of the places on melrose. i could give a lot of other people. my money, nancy loo ktla 5 news. >> now triple a does say it expects about 42 million people to head out on the road this holiday weekend. here's a look at the gas prices here across the bay area and oakland the average $4.46 a

gallon san francisco at 4.56 san jose at 4.45 and up in the north and sandra fell. >> you'll shell out about $4.50. stick with us from morning news continues after the break.

>> good morning thanks for joining us here on the kron 00:00am morning news lots zoom's in a very quick transition here to us. dave

sphar sitting over there. he's got a little bit more detail on what we can see this weekend for labor day weekend dave were in tv worries. the artist kim lane wasn't good well, good morning, we're looking at temperatures to be climbing as we get into this weekend. >> so i can start pumping up on sunday and into monday during a seal. start to see some noticing movement. see, i got a slower one see a more subtle. towards the end of next week, though something interesting starts to happen will be showing you this a little bit later on in the 4 zone forecast. but we do see some earnest thunder showers tunnel working here. i mean, into the region. not so much the bay area, but the only concern is that could be dry lightning with some of that too. so that's a little problem. course we welcome any rain we get with any of that. speaking of things. right now we have that fog that we're dealing with right now as things get started here in half moon, bay and and that fog will then clear out for us as we get into the midday hours. here's the bay bridge toll plaza overcast that we have an overcast. also at half moon bay but to give us a

couple of hours before we get some clearing not along the way of surface when single digits to calm winds. we can expect we have this problem with this high, this pretty much in place. it doesn't allow as much vertical motion going forward even though we see inland heating, we're going to see it as much the way of winds we typically do 60's well inland. we've got 50's lining up the east bay shoreline also up in the north bay too, for the giants today. virtues of versus the dodgers 6. '05, game time temperatures, lower 60's cool fog. clouds rolling on in and breezy too. we've got an ear about 20 miles per hour social bit of a chill there in 85 at 1 o'clock and 4 92 but a better effort. if you're waiting for the warm stuff for tomorrow and into monday we'll get into that your extended forecast as well. well, thanks, dave. >> police in oakland are asking for your help in finding this 18 year-old girl this morning. take a look at your screen right here. this is look, he should pets. she was last seen yesterday morning around 11:00am in the 9500 block of plymouth street. she's about 5 foot 6, 160 pounds with black hair and

brown eyes. she was last seen wearing a gray t-shirt and leggings anyone with information of her whereabouts is asked to contact oakland pd. in the east bay. meanwhile, a family in oakland is remembering a 23 year-old man who was shot and killed at a barbershop. police are looking for suspects in connection with the killing that happened last weekend. kron four's dan thorn talk with the victim's sister who says suspend a painful loss. >> 23 sunny bell had plans to make a difference in his community but his future and his dreams were tragically cut short when he was shot and killed here last saturday. but his sunny sister says his memory will live on. >> and she's working to make sure. >> flowers have been placed outside of a rock ridge barbershop where 2 unknown gunman shot and killed 23 sonny bill and critically wounded another bell and oakland native is remembered by family as someone with an infectious smile, a passion for social justice and a drive

to help others this happens too too many times when. >> we lose so many people gun violence. >> tory bell is his sonny's older sister. she's been heartbroken by the loss and does not sunny to become another gun violence statistic. she says he had dreams of molding young minds through of and teaching my brother. >> spoke about his he protests in about in the march to gain he wanted to devote his educational career george changing the lives of you. >> bell was a graduate of san leandro high school where he competed in poetry slams how it got to other the later went on to san francisco state. he and his sister made a pact to be college graduates. >> we made a promise that we would walk across the stage. no, never get the >> bell's sister is looking for closure as her brother's

killers are still out there. but she is thankful for people who have been reaching out to share positive messages sunny under receive >> feel like people need to be silent these matters is that if anyone knows anything we should be and don't fall it. still of these. >> bell's sister says they're planning a memorial for hassani at san francisco state there. the family will be presented with a posthumous recognition. the family is also currently accepting donations to help with funeral expenses reporting in oakland. dan thorn kron 4 news. >> on the peninsula. police are still looking for the person who opened fire on i 2.80 in daly city early friday morning. luckily no one was seriously injured in all this. but chp says an unknown car

rolled up alongside an suv and just started shooting. 6 people were in the suv at the time. all of them survive to investigators are still, though, trying to piece together why the shooting happened and whether or not it was random or targeted. >> the best advice we can always get the public is to remain safe. if there's any suspicious circumstances, always watch for your own safety. first. be sure to call you know, never try to. >> take on situations like this on your let first responders come out to the scene and provide for your safety. >> chp is asking for anyone with information about the shooting to go ahead and give them a call. there's another new covid-19 variant health officials are keeping an eye on its called them. you variant. but as a stanford epidemiologist tells kron 4 says may june. there's some some familiar things we can all do to prevent catching it. >> so but again, we expected these fires to continue evolving. changing me, baby. it's not a surprising fa t.

these virus mutates less than some other viruses. >> medical researchers in the u.s. are keeping a very close eye on the covid-19 mu variant. however, the general consensus opinion among health professionals like stanford hospital epidemiologist doctor jorge salinas is i don't believe that our audience needs to worry too much about these particular variant. covid-19 isn't dad enough who can argue with that covid-19 has changed the world that we once knew. but doctors salina says the reason we don't have to worry about variant is because the same health and safety guidance for covid-19 and the delta variant will work against the latest variation of the coronavirus, the same recommendations they apply to any variant which is getting vaccinated washing your hands maintaining a certain >> wear your mask. >> so now let's talk about what is known about the very.

>> it's it's a very and recently recognized its new circulating for a number of months. initially recall 19 columbia. it has some features that make it interesting. however, it is not going to see their a variant of concern. >> at the moment. in fact, the head of the national institute of allergy and infectious diseases. doctor fauci says the move area is not even close to being as dominant as the delta variant and that vaccines are still quite effective against the covid-19 variants. again, we need to take these very seriously. but their recomendations are virtually the same no matter what variant is circulating. >> has it made you kron 4 news. >> workers at oracle park could be going on strike soon after they say more than 20 of them contracted covid since the stadium reopened back in june. the workers union says the giants actually failed to enforce the mask mandate and

social distancing within the stadium and the workers are asking for them to just be a little bit more serious about those things. they're also asking for hazard pay of $3 per hour. the union members will meet before the dodgers and giants game today. if they vote yes, that would allow the workers to walk out at any time will continue follow up on this as the day goes on in national news. president biden got a firsthand look at the destruction of hurricane ida his visit to louisiana comes as the death toll rises up and down the coast due to the storm. our washington correspcndent jessi tenure has more on the federal response. >> president biden and governor john bel edwards stressed federal investments in the state's levee system help make sure the damage wasn't as bad as it could have been, but they and other state local officials on the ground there say more money needs to flow from washington for future storms. >> i know you're hurting. >> president biden visited the epicenter of hurricane ida's destruction where he heard from louisiana state and local officials on what they need

next from the federal government. we're going to make sure we have someone coming through here. >> going door to door let people know what's available to them right now because they can't connect on online. the president said his administration already paid a 100 million dollars in direct assistance to louisiana. residents. >> and is working to restore power. i know y'all are frustrated about all it takes to restore power. is dangerous work. i was the 5th most powerful storm to hit the u.s. and flooded areas from the gulf coast to the northeast were killed more than 48 people sharing your grief and your resolve to rebuild and recover officials stress there working hard from the department of homeland security provide states with fuel to cover any shortages to the pentagon providing high water vehicles and road clearing capabilities while also providing federal resources to fight wildfires in the west. there are approximately 200 soldiers deployed to fight the fire.

the dixie fire in northern california. president biden said these coast to coast disasters demonstrate the urgency for his 1 trillion dollar infrastructure plan. >> and the senate democrats and republicans who voted for it agree. think about. >> maybe the electricity will go off next storm. >> and lawmakers are still at home in their districts on august recess. but the house has committed to voting on the senate passed legislation by september 27th in washington. i'm jessi tenure. >> republican officials in more than half a dozen states are seeking to replicate the restrictive abortion ban in texas. gop officials in arkansas, florida south carolina, indiana and south dakota have all suggested they may review or amend their state's laws to follow the texas law kentucky, louisiana, oklahoma and ohio are also expected to follow according to the guttmacher institute more abortion have been enacted this year than in any

years since roe versus wade was decided back in 1973. some disappointing numbers in the latest jobs report just 235,000 jobs were added to the economy last month. president says the delta variant is hurting the economy. so too many. >> have not gotten vaccinated and is creating a lot of moneys in our economy in around our kitchen table. there's no question the delta variant is why today's jobs report wasn't stronger. >> the president says the latest numbers are not all bad, though. the federal unemployment rate dropped again to 5.2% wages are also on the rise and the number of people applying for unemployment was also down last month. they. >> all right. we're looking for temperatures to get up to the 90's lower 90's in the far east bay that's going to be up to, however, by tomorrow and even into monday as well as the silver heats by coming our way. they lose some of those long range forecast when we

come back to kron 4 morning news continues.

>> taking a look. outer space this morning. nasa believes the perseverance rover may have successfully collected its first sample of martian rock. but nasa says it still needs a little bit more evidence of the intact sample to officially call it a

success due to some poor lighting in the photos. they receive those results are expected to come sometime this weekend. nasa's first effort to collect a sample of iraq failed when that rock crumbled from the drill. this one looks like it's a little bit more in tax. i guess we'll see what they found. meanwhile, this is one time you can't help but stare at the sun. take a look at these mesmerizing high precision images of the sun taken last month by a new chinese satellite. the country's meteorological administration says the extreme ultraviolet animation captures the fiery activity on the surface of the sun satellite was launched back in july to help try and make space weather forecasting a little bit more accurate. dave, i know it's going to be hot this weekend, but hot, hot like that on the surface of the sun what we want to watch those emp attack. so coming from the sun, though, got a boy that that could be problematic issue. >> we have fog hanging around in terms of overcast skies at half moon bay. this should

probably mix out those temperatures are seasonal going on today will be bumping those up a little bit, though. >> for tomorrow and into monday. it's like the last hurrah baby. but a little of summer as we have the unofficial end of summer going on for this holiday weekend. beyond that, the air quality even hear a lot about this course. been talking a lot about this now with the high overhead that really cuts off the winds. that's good news for the firefighting efforts. but the problem is all of this particular matter just hangs where it is there you can see up in the mountains. very bad quality across the central valley. it gets in the moderate as well as we see it around the bay as well. even up to the north a little bit too. we don't have a good on shore when to clean out our air either and that will be the case throughout this afternoon com to single digits expected. send you off to the yucatan peninsula. not much going on a collection of thunder showers here. this bear. some watching so says the folks the hurricane center, one of the models has a pretty interesting track for this. but we'll see what all

comes develops with that. we get later runs back in the home front sunday night into we see a collection of some g. cloud cover bubbling up from the south. now, the official forecast doesn't have any problems with this. but this instability can sometimes spark off some dry lightning. so that's what the concern is there later into the week. however, and the longer range forecast models we cool off a little bit during the week shore. but looking to our southeast. we see the bubbling up with some of the monsoon here and that potentially by the models accounts will see some thunder showers going on up in the mountains friday and into next weekend. the rain part. that's great. the lightning part. not so great. so hopefully we'll get some rain out of that. that does come to some capacity at least up in the mountains. maybe central valley. but part of that may impact that they too. so it bears watching for our front as well. upper 90's for highs today in the central valley. 70 san francisco 87 down to san diego 76 for la x back to your 4 zone forecast for the saturday. 70 san francisco. we'll keep it in

the upper 60's along much of the coast 77 for burlingame at of the south couple 80's poking out here a little bit here, 84 for redwood city. palo alto 85 the south bay 83 for san jose morgan hill at 92 los gatos pair of 8 86 for cupertino lower 80's on the east bay shoreline lower 90's for tri valley. get everybody's going upwards for the weekend. 94 while the creek 93 conquered 72 for berkeley. 75 they have fairfield 9397 vacaville 84 going on for nap and 87 for santa rosa. so getting hot tomorrow. and for the holiday weekend. about 9697 somewhere around that zone. then quickly recovering or correcting and we'll see the lower 80's by the time we finish off a week. but again, friday watching out for some potential showers or some thunderstorm activity across the mid portion of california. noel. >> thanks, series concludes this week up in the north bay. you can experience a trip

through the clouds on a hot air balloon up in napa valley. melanie townsend takes us on this adventure and the sky. >> many people dream of doing as a kid floating across the sky looking down at the world in a giant balloon. fortunately for us now with allie balloons has turned our dreams. it was for. we set sail off into the sunrise. >> we need a cowboy to show us how things get started on the ground. >> captain chad eckerman has been a napa valley balloon pilot for 7 years and says there's a lot of work that goes into making sure all smooth sailing from here.

well, first off, you've got to have your crew. they're the most important. you think the polls most important. but you got to have a good crew. >> for this team. the work starts early by unloading these heavy 16 person baskets along with a massive balloon sheet that incredibly. fits into a beam back sized all that fabric weighs over 500 pounds. >> we use a death >> with a crisp morning breeze on our side. the baskets are loaded and we are ready for takeoff. >> i'm off to see napa from behind me. you can see the there's lake berryessa behind me and then on the other side. >> probably can't see it. but you can actually make out the tops of the buildings of sacramento >> meanwhile, round captain

chats crew are going on a wild balloon chase but our responsibility is to chase change them. north with east and the better get ready because this 3 mile an hour balloon is coming >> for destination, california. i'm melanie townsend. >> that is something i might have to try. if you scan this qr code that you see on your screen. it will take you straight to our destination. california section on our website there. you can find a lot more about how to take that hot air balloon ride and napa saul some other stories on fun things to do across the state. it's all there at kron 4 dot com. are the final official days of summer as dave's been saying all morning. but across the bay, people are still looking for ways to keep cool on this morning's dine and dish vicki liviakis takes us back. >> to a cool little place called icicles hand-rolled tie ice cream that so hot, it's grown to more than a dozen bay area locations.

>> just how really that's one way to cool down icicles ice cream is all the rage here in san jose's willow. glen neighborhood on a hot day. >> it's pretty crazy. over here. you know, standing room only in a line out the door. instead of scooping, they're scraping icicles serves of ice cream from scratch that him over from thailand. so we just brought it over here. so we figured, you know, it's something different. something new. you know, usually see scoop ice cream. but here we do roll those more they're a fun flavors like strawberry fantasy. got to watch. i and the tele and originally from thai street vendors this adapted are just buying a real fan base. the ball the south bay and beyond.

>> trying try something a nice it's tough. there's a long line line icicles is rolling out other locations around the bay and just about anywhere you're looking chill. >> in san jose the aac is prime for >> i love that rolled ice cream definitely try always looking for great places to dine in or get takeout in your neighborhood. use the camera on your phone scam. this qr code to take you straight to our dine and dish web page. >> stick with us. kron 4 morning news continues after the break. 9.55 on this

saturday morning. and here's some interesting news. the pandemic is taking a toll on monkeys in indonesia in bali, monkeys that normally. >> get bananas and peanuts from tourists are actually at a loss right now because of coronavirus travel restrictions, visitors no longer around to feed them or play with them. so the monkeys have started raiding villages in search of something to eat worried. this could escalate villagers have now started to leave fruit, peanuts and other food out in the forest to kind of try and placate these primates. but they are apparently rican some havoc on these villages. unfortunately.

the oakland zoo here at home is giving out family passes for free this weekend. all you got to do is get your covid shot there. the zoo is hosting 3 pop up vaccine clinics starting today. september 4th. anyone who gets the shot at one of the clinics will receive a free oakland zoo family pass good for a one-day admission for 2 adults and 2 children. plus free parking. if you can't make it there today. there's a second pop up clinic opportunity on september 30th. and then there's a final one on october 21st. you can find all the details on our website. kron 4 dot com. people heading to day 2 of the bottle rock music festival will not see chris stapleton on stage and that's a because he's really good performer. stapleton canceled as the event's headliner. he didn't really specify why he just stated. it was due to a non covid related illness. however people we caught up with that. the festival yesterday said they were really glad to be a part of the fun. >> i'm so excited to be here.

has music and good food super excited to be back here and enjoying the weather and the good drinks and all the people. >> the event is sold out for anyone going to make sure you plan ahead. parking is a little tight up there. you're also going to show proof of vaccination or a negative covid-19 test to be allowed on the premises really good to see bottle rock back again. here's a look at your seven-day. things are heating up through this holiday weekend. that's all about all the time. we got today for the kron 4 news weekend. a little foggy this morning. but we'll deal with that. we'll see you tomorrow morning at 7. ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪

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