of right now, you're talking about 6 wildfires that have burned more than 37,000 acres. the biggest fires are in pacific palisades here and in altadena a combined 12 or i'm sorry, 11 people have been killed in those and just a horrific situation down in southern california and to lend a helping hand tonight. >> bay area firefighters, they are in la, including santa rosa fire marshal paul lowenthal. he and a big crew there on the ground providing aid to the la teams there. he says. >> extremely dry conditions there. incredibly challenging. plus, the area's vast. he also mentioned that for many firefighters who lost their homes and fires in northern california fighting these fires is even more personal. >> there's obviously a lot of firefighters is as events like this continue to happen become a personally affected by these incidents. it's not unfortunately a common out to hear stories about

firefighters that had their own homes damaged or destroyed. but at the same you know, it makes it a little bit more personal for a lot of us. >> fire marshal lowenthal himself lost his home during the wine country. fires and he is just one of >> many from the bay area down there in the pasadena area near where the eaton fire is around. altadena that. >> lost their homes as well. >> meantime, bay area app is helping people in la stay safe from these wildfires is called watch duty and its focus is to get information out in real time. the non-profit says that firefighters, dispatchers and first responders are monitoring radio scanners and providing updates. >> so our team is operating behind the scenes and like we've organized ourselves regionally and the incident channels. and so we have a plethora signals, a potential wildfire starts coming into there. and then the first

thing that they do is start validating those thing. those through radio traffic and what we're waiting for us. firefighters to come on scene and tell us the fires 5 acres with rapid rate of spread structures were immediately threatened. evacuations are being requested and then we start conveying that through the wash to out. and as soon as the first fire started, we enacted our rapid response plan which starts 24, 7 coverage in 12 hour shifts. and so we were able to cover this. and then 0 down time. >> watch duty says it's going to be expanding its services to cover things like floods and other disasters. the app is free to download. >> another thing people can do to protect themselves and it's not cheap, but it can definitely help save your house is privatized fire protection. joe torres is a firefighter on the central coast. he started a company, all risks shield. he had fire defense experts in pacific palisades ahead of the fires. but with extreme winds like that, the neighborhood was just a lost cause. torrez says

in many california wildfires, he has saved homes in places where others have burned. his company offers people varying levels of services. it almost always starts by walking the property and identifying ways to create better defensible space and applying long-term fire retardant around the home and among other services. you can facilitate pool pumps to help firefighters use that water and have fire experts from the company monitoring your home during red flag warnings. >> if you haven't any of including that, you may need, you know, some sort of assessment or, you know, to get eyes on your property, get it done, you know, get it done and see what can be done. don't do anything that's unnecessary or, you know, kind of extravagant. there's so many different professionals folks out there that to offer services lines what we can fire safe councils are really good. start. but, you know, get these assessments done and get that information that you need, get it in hand and then get to work.

>> torrez says his clients in all different parts of the bay area, but mostly in wine country. the cost per year for the most popular bundle of services ranges from about 4500 to $12,000. kind of interesting that he said, yeah, there's nothing even they could have done. yeah. with those winds for that, i am i my brother's a firefighter new says after about when they get to about 40 mile an hour winds. >> then they're just about rescuing people. get them all the way because they just can't stop the fire. and so nouthern california, we had near 100 mile an hour gust down there. nothing they can do yeah. looks like it's going to be another rounds and got letter kicking in right now. the kids a little bit of a break. you see the winds. >> fairly common spot. santa monica. how about 0 about 3 miles an hour. >> los angeles. that is great news for the firefighters there hoping to get a handle on some of the fires overnight. but those winds likely to ramp up again. in fact, the forecast is going to show these winds beginning to turn off shore again. you start to see those colors filling in and the winds start to get gusty in spots. we're talking about the possibility e%

of some 40, maybe 50 mile an hour gusts, especially over the mountain tops in the la basin. as we're going to see some of those gusty winds developing again, but probably going to turn a little bit on shore and a sunday. but latest forecast for your fire weather forecast model showing you things begin to pick up and you start to see the yellow, the orange. those are the areas models are picking up some gusty winds and the possibility of higher fire danger in those areas. so southern california, even though we're catching a little bit of a break, winds aren't strong as they have been. so some dangerous fire conditions exist and they will likely continue in the next week and maybe beyond. remember, they've hardly had any rain at all this season after a long, dry summer. and don't forget, they had a very wet winter. so a lot of the shrubs love the grasses. lot of the bush is a really grew in that area throughout the spring season. and now things have been very, very dry. so would like to get some rain in here right now. we're just not seeing anything across california forecast model showing you that as we head through the night tonight, offshore winds start to kick in once again, even though we've got some fog

outside right now. i think that really become dissipates as we head toward tomorrow, clearing out your skies. looks like another nice day on sunday with a little bit sea breeze kicking him and looking for some rain. unfortunately, stay dry as can be across the state. ys, back to you. all right, lacewell, kron four's parent company nexstar ispartnering with. the american red cross to launch a donation page for the wildfire victims in southern california. you can scan the qr code to make a donation. and we are, of course, staying on top of the deadly fires in la for the latest information. just head to our website at kron 4 dot com. >> several department stores have announced they're closing their doors, kind of sad. macy's and kohl's are going to be shutting down multiple locations across the bay area later this year. kron four's stephanie rothman has reaction from shoppers. >> all the shoppers i spoke with whether their frequent or not, they did tell me that these closures are going to be felt throughout the community and they're just hoping that the area will still have some more stories for them to shop at.

>> shoppers say brick and mortar stores proved vital during the holidays are really did rely on kohl's and macy's in particular on my last minute gifts i had given sunglasses from coles that i could i was able to get in ames on time, but in the coming months, macy's and kohl's will close almost 100 stores between the 2 companies nationwide. >> the major retailers saying underperformance is to blame in-person shopping. but to be honest since covid, my favorite stories, >> it's really unfortunate. shoppers at the macy's location in corte madera taking advantage of big sales ahead of the march. close, the chopped almost my. >> 20's 30's 40's 50's 60's at the store and it makes me sad. you know, i was really sad when macy's in san francisco close, it's just a different world. >> nationwide macy's is closing 66 stores, including 2 in the bay area, one in newark and the other in corte madera

cole says they're closing 27 stores with multiple locations included in the bay area. fremont's mountain view. napa plus intent and sandra fell all on the chopping block. and with that a loss of jobs and a hit to the local economy. we really thrive on. >> locals coming purchasing whatever ad or maybe just coming in saying love to local face it. you know, you know, your faces and really build on people. >> something that will be missed as a go-to place. and just another change. >> and just a reminder that none of these closures are going to happen any time soon. alby later in the year around march or april. we'll, of course keep you updated on that on air and on our website. that's com 4 dot com reporting in corte madera. stephanie rothman kron. 4 news. >> openai ceo sam altman is denying a claim made by a sister that he sexually assaulted her multiple times when she was a child. any altman filed a lawsuit this week saying her brother

sexually assaulted or between 1997 2006 sam altman released a statement on behalf his family denying the allegations and adding that and he is facing mental health challenges. the lawsuit asks for more than $75,000 in damages. graduate. >> the francisco fire department will soon have a new chief. barry is mayor daniel lurie has kept a battalion chief dean. chris penn to take over the role. he's a san francisco native with 34 years of service chief chris penn spoke earlier today sharing his goals for the department. >> my goal for this department is to ensure it remains in touch with the community. it serves. department members must concern themselves, not just with the beauty of the fire engine or ambulance, but the beauty and health of the neighborhood. i will ask our members to engage with the public to form bonds that will move our city forward. >> crispin replaces sandy tong who has been filling in as interim chief since september

crispin will spend the next couple of weeks transitioning into his new role before officially taking over the chief duties on january. 21st, the newsom administration unveiled the governor's proposed budget for the next fiscal year and the governor wants was not there because he's still in southern california deal with all the fires there. our capitol correspondent eytan wallace reports. >> well, here it is. all 140 pages of the governor's preliminary budget for the next fiscal year. it's a proposed budget allocating billions of dollars to address key issues facing the state, including homelessness and education. but right now the big focus. >> it's on the as governor gavin newsom remains in the fire zone in southern california. and here in northern california at the state capitol on this deadline day to present the governor's proposed preliminary state budget for the next fiscal year as a result of the fires. unlike most years, it was not the governor who presented the state's proposed spending plan. instead, california

department of finance director joe stephen shop filled in the budget is balanced total. this is a proposed 322.3 billion dollar budget among its spending priorities, fire resources. stephen shot saying the state has allocated 2.5 billion dollars in ongoing spending for fire prevention, fuel reduction and forest health. another 1.5 billion is going toward climate protection programs, including those addressing extreme heat and dry conditions. the budget also proposes 60 new helicopters and 7 new c-one 30 aircraft. as for other resources, the state has hired 2,400 new cal fire firefighter since 2018 and the governor's proposed budget calls for funding to hire an additional 700 in the coming year. and as for the fire victims themselves, the governor's team saying any money victims received from a settlement over wildfires would be tax exempt. what is the message?

you hope this budget sense? the wildfire victims were. >> not only thinking of them, doing everything that we can to help them as they navigate through responding >> to this incident, stephen shots as a commitment from the biden administration to cover 100% of the cost of the fires for the next 180 days will help. but governor newsom and his team have long acknowledged they feel an easy about remarks. president elect donald trump has made threatening to withhold certain wildfire disaster relief funding. if newsom does not approve certain trump backed policies trum says will result in more water for california. newsom disputes that walking into headwinds. and as a consequence, we need. >> to be prepared. we hope we continue to the support that federal government has for - other spending priorities. the budget allocates more than 118 billion dollars for public

schools and 100 million dollars for local governments to address encampments. while the newsom administration says the budget comes with a 363 million dollars surplus, the non-partisan legislative analyst's office recently released this report showing the state faces 20 to 30 billion dollar project a deficit future years. >> 2, 2029 republicans accuse newsom of presenting a budget that spends too much and focuses on results. 2 little we need to look at outcomes. what's good is spending if you don't know what you're going to accomplish? >> so next for newsom in the coming months, he'll negotiate his spending priorities with the legislature. then in may, he'll provide his update. a proposed budget for the next fiscal year reporting at the state tom wallace kron 4 news. >> all right. coming up in sports warriors head coach steve kerr would prefer to have all of his best players playing. >> but that wasn't the case tonight. could they get it done anyway? ben ross has highlights next.

>> well, after a hard fought victory in detroit, last night's golden state warriors were back at it 24 hours later in indiana. but truly facing an uphill battle tonight, short-handed would be an understatement. steph curry out resting those sore knees with that wasn't hit the dubs also without draymond green, andrew wiggins, jonathan kuminga, gary payton, the second and brandon project, so who was playing? well, former pacer buddy hield. maybe a chance to get some revenge on his old but he ended up going for 17 points. but just 6 of 19 shooting, one guy who stepped up was the former

lacrosse star pat spencer going in there for the jam. he had a career-high 17 points, take jobs up by 3 early tyrese. haliburton said enough of knocks it away. pacers in transition, they get it back to halliburton connects on the 3. 25 points. 10 assists for haleigh pacers up 6 and then off the warriors missed that. halliburton again on the drive-thru, everyone goes in for the 2 handed slam. pacers still only up by 5 at the break. >> warriors say they hung around, but it was just too much to overcome. 3rd quarter, pascal mismatch there with when the water is the 4th powers his way in for the time he had 25 11 rebounds and then in the 4th quarter, dennis schroder gets swatted at the bucket by thomas bryant pacers, one come the exclamation point. warriors kept it close for a lot of the game, but they end up falling 108 to 96. meanwhile, the nfl

announced it's all pro teams today. >> forty-niners linebacker fred warner was named first team. all pro for the 3rd straight year. and the 4th time overall warner was an early season nominee for defensive player of the year. really the teams standout player on defense all season. incredibly remember, he played a lot of the season. most of it with a fractured ankle. still recorded 131 tackles 4 forced fumbles and 2 interceptions including a pick-six tight end. george kittle fullback kyle use check are both named second team. all pro. but how about this? just 2 years after winning defensive player of the year defensive end nick bosa didn't receive a single vote from the 15 member committee. meantime, raiders rookie tight end brock bowers. earned first team honors the napa native just edged out kittle at tight end received 27 first-place votes. kittle got 22 powers said nfl rookie tight end records with

112 receptions for 1194 yards. he also had 5 touchdowns. that'll do it for sports. we'll send it back to you. all right. thanks san francisco business owners offering free clothing. >> to wildfire victims with local ties here in the bay. people are doing what they can kron four's. philippe djegal reports the owners helping out while still recovering from recent burglary. >> aaron, the bags free guys before michelle slater drives down to southern california to reconnect with her older sister jean are ross is says that. friday she stops by kristin klein surplus storage container on treasure island. we're just going through the container trying to find anything that might fit anything that you might be excited or feel good line owns the vintage clothing store vacation sf in the city's north beach neighborhood and is offering free clothes to eaton fire victims like ross whose house in altadena burned to the ground on tuesday. this picture shows her facing the

devastation that it would be cool to offer to friends of friends and people that follow the store, someone to be able to come in and pick up things that they would actually normally wear. slater's says her sister operated her business out of her home and we'll have to start over to slater's colleagues at the solano county public defender's office covering her case is well, she tends to her family. everything's on all of her stuff. obviously. >> and her partner who passed away a few years ago, his belongings his last along kings were in there. >> it's just all christian klein is responding to inquiries made through social media. she says she cannot help everyone and her selection of vintage clothing may not fit. everyone's taste, but having managed through her own house fire in the past and pushing through 5 burglaries at her store in 6 years, the most recent last month, klein says it is important to help others in need. there's gofundme is in their support for people that. all of that

helps you. >> rebuild. but there is a very heavy weight of realizing that everything that you on and all of your memories and everything is calm and anything that resembles what you used to have. >> can help an emotionally broken person. feel whole on treasure island. philippe djegal all kron. 4 news. >> all right. let's talk weather as we come out here. take a live look the view from the top of mount tam. and if you're wondering what the weekend's going to look like, here's the man with the answer. yeah, you see that fog out there right now. that's a change. the weather pattern for today. but things are going to change again as those winds are going to shift to become offshore. so well, that fog be gone by tomorrow morning. out the door right now. it is dry out there on the golden gate bridge is going to stay dry throughout the weekend, too. a pretty pleasant temperatures well above the average for this time of year, high pressure again, going to build in. you see that low pressure center just over on the eastern parts of washington and oregon. well, that is going to slide and dips south. and as it does, high pressure builds in behind. and here we go again. we start talking about those

offshore winds. well, you see on the models here, too high pressure building in all of us. and those winds come out of the northeast. again, some gusty winds in the southern california will be gusty here around the bay area, too. as we head toward a sunday, things begin to ease up. maybe a little bit of a north westerly component to the wind and then getting off shore again as we begin next week. so a long way to go before we're done with those gusty winds and the fire danger. special in southern california. meantime, though, temperatures for us are looking very nice tomorrow about 68 degrees in san jose. 65 degrees in san francisco. even 60's along the coastline in half moon bay next couple days. nice weather continuing little windy, though, as we get into next week to some breezy conditions late monday into tuesday. all right, lauren, still ahead, a baby spider monkey is recovering after an unexpected rescue. >> if that's the latest on >> if that's the latest on perjury.

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>> it's been a busy week. it's a busy night. a lot of stories we're following coming up tonight on kron. 4 news at 10 11. all right. let's check in with dan for see for a look. see as to what's coming up. yeah, vicki and grant a lot of the same coming up tonight on kron. 4 news. we're going to be continuing to follow the major wildfires raging across los angeles county tonight is that death toll continues to rise. plus, protecting your homes from wildfires. local company is offering a spray-on nontoxic fire retardant. they say will fireproof your property. we'll have those stories and more coming up tonight on kron. 4 news at 10 11. vicki, back to all right. thank you, dan. and tonight, the oakland zoo is sharing an update on this little spider monkey and that the chp rescued during a traffic stop in the central valley. look

under their little thing. veterinarian say she still really thin. >> she has a lot of muscle loss, but she is in recovery and following a healthy diet. the zoo has named her less after the montas less bias. fair preserved in mexico, which is home too little spider monkeys like veterinarians think that she is about 5 to 6 months old. obviously stunted growth the zoo is still determining where she will be moved to what she's feeling better. >> you know, a lot of people love to do the weekends, get some donuts. there's a new donut shop that was ravaged by this fire in san francisco is west portal that has officially opened. say hello to george's. there you go. georges doughnuts and merry mint merriment post to have its grand opening in september. but that obviously had to be pushed back because of that fire on west portal at between 14th and vincent for

other businesses were also damaged. but george is is open for business. >> it's great. george's take a look at this familiar furry friend san francisco fire department search and rescue dog guy. basco is running to be america's favorite pet can see why basco currently in first place. but there are only 6 days left until voting in south pasco wins. he's going to be featured on the cover of modern dog magazine. and we'll get a $10,000 prize. so if your adjusted to help out basco, a vote at america's favorite pet dog. rather dot com. lasco good-looking pup there. yeah. i hope it doesn't go to his head. if he wins, you know, cover the magazine the whole bit. >> happened. that's all right. he can help. we love dogs, right? we do need especially basco. that wraps up kron for news at 6, everybody. appreciate you being with us tonight. and this week it's been a tough one, but we appreciate you tuning in. we'll see you next week. >> have a good weekend. >> have a good weekend. everybody.

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