her father is from haiti. >>> the escape from alcatraz race kicked off this morning. it's similar to the triathalon but without the biking portion. people plunge into the bay, whoo, it's cold, swimming from alcatraz to san francisco half then they ran a 5k. some came from across the country to compete. >> my dad and i practiced today, i'm glad we did that otherwise it would have been a little bit of a shock. yeah, it was great. i never swam in a wet suit before, never swam in salt water before. it was definitely a new experience. it was really fun being on the boat with everyone and making friends and then heading to shore. >> all the way from nashville, very cool. tomorrow the escape from alcatraz triathalon will start at 7:30 a.m. >>> let's check in on anthony flores right now. he seems to be where the action is with the latest installment of the legend of trey lance. anthony? >> reporter: ten minutes ago i heard something at levi stadium i have not heard in a very long time. the roar of the crowd. fans are back at levi stadium for the first time in more than 18 mon

coming up, i know you guys were talking about the escape from alcatraz triathlon and coming up on game, we have somebody who knows all about that, especially this one from alcatraz and he trains these guys. >> really? >> yes. you will love it. >> that is game day after the > still to come and streaming on cbsn bay area. there they are, thousands of dedicated athletes descending onto san francisco as the >>> as we have told you, thousands of athletes from around the world to part in the 40th escape from alcatraz triathlon today. >> the event test endurance and speed. there they go. it starts with a 1 1/2 mile swim from alcatraz island to the marina green and then and 18 mile bike ride through the presidio and a run out to baker beach. >> it is great to race on this course but you have to keep taking it one step at a time and moving forward. >> that was former olympian ben knute after his victory today making it his fourth in a row. >>> in italy, dozens of newly hatched baby turtles made their way toward the water in the own peculiar race and these are loggerhead turtles, and endangered

came from alcatraz triathlon will your heart is at the heart of everything you do. and if you have heart failure, there's entresto. entresto helps improve your heart's ability to pump blood to the body. don't take entresto if pregnant; it can cause harm or death to an unborn baby. don't take entresto with an ace inhibitor or aliskiren, or if you've had angioedema with an ace or arb. the most serious side effects are angioedema, low blood pressure, kidney problems, or high blood potassium. ask your doctor about entresto. >> more than 1000 people competed in the 40th escape from alcatraz triathlon. this morning in san francisco. i was cheering them on from my couch. the competition. meanwhile, briggs and folks from all over the world to race kron four's. camila barco was there and has a look at the event. >> 1600 people escape from alcatraz sunday morning to race in one of the most grueling competition. in the world. >> gets a 4th straight win for bad as you cross the finish at the escape from alcatraz triathlon on just trying to soak it in just enjoy the 4th time whe

. >>> hundreds of people are on this mission, escape alcatraz. we're talking about the aqua-thon which kicks off this weekend. athletes plunge into the chilly bay swimming from alcatraz all the way to san francisco. they ran 5k after getting out of the water. tomorrow the "escape from alcatraz" triathlon starts at 7:30 in the morning. are you going to be in that one? >> no. the biking i could do. maybe 50 yards of swimming. >> yeah, okay. >> i can't do that one. the weather for the morning, we will see fog across the bay. it looks like that classic start to swimalcatraz. you are about to see high clouds could be coming in from the east. so a mixed palate headed our way. right now 64 degrees in san jose with hazy skies. moderate air quality in san jose. in livermore also in the 60s. a little haze in the distance. we're expecting another round of moderate air quality to wrap up the weekend. the air advisory continues for another day. 59 in san francisco. and could have misty skies headed to the morning. that wind is still going strong through fairf

the escape riot -- escape alcatraz triathlon hosted the event. athletes on the 45th escape alcatraz triathlon tomorrow. i am dion lim. seo 6:00. >>> breaking tonight as we come on the air. the catastrophic magnitude 7.2 earthquake in haiti. hundreds killed. more than 1,000 others injured. those numbers expected to climb. new dramatic video tonight of a woman and child being pulled from the rubble. rescuers desperately searching for more survivors. hospitals overwhelmed with wounded patients. the violent quake presenting a new crisis for a country already in political turmoil. many still haunted by the earthquake disaster of 2010. what we're learning tonight about the situation on the plus rob marciano standing by as tropical storm grace threatens to complicate the rescue efforts. >>> also breaking as we come on the air, president biden announcing the u.s. is sending more troops into afghanistan to help evacuate american personnel and afghan visa applicants.

>>> well, hundreds of people are on a mission this weekend, escape alcatraz. but this year there is something different. we're talking about the aquathon. which kicked off this morning. it's similar to the triathlon, but without the biking portion. that means plunge into the chilly bay, swim from alcatraz to san francisco, then they have to get out and run a 5-k, ending at marina green. some came from across the country to compete. >> my dad and i had a practice swim yesterday, i'm glad we did that. i think it would have been a little bit of a shock otherwise. yeah, it was great. i've never swam in a wet suit before, never swam in saltwater. definitely a new experience. it was really fun being on the boat with everyone and making friends. >> the water will wake you up. tomorrow the escape from alcatraz triathlon starts 7:30 in the morning that should be wild. we'll be right back. >>> the oakland home of the man who started mother's cookies is for sale. the asking price of this cookie house just under $1.4 million. that's a lot of dough. annette wheelie started

. >> so escape from alcatraz would be nothing for him. reporter michelle dapper introduces us to the boy with quite the impressive swimming resume. >> it's like an adventure every time, every time it's different and you can explore different places. >> reporter: just keep swimming, three words james savage lives by. >> it is a pretty cool last name. >> reporter: living up to that name, james first hit the water at five years old, sporting his goggles and his swim cap. >> he went year around and within a few months he said i want to go to junior limpets, and four months later he went to junior olympics. and then he said mom, i want to swim from alcatraz, and i laughed at him. >> reporter: three days later, james became the youngest person to make the treacherous swim from san francisco to alcatraz. and since then, the 14-year-old open water swimmer has built up quite the resume. >> the youngest to do bay bridge do golden gate, youngest to swim across san luis reservoir, youngest to do the viking, the godfather, and around coronado. >> repo

it started at 7:00 this morning, and tomorrow people will attempt the escape from alcatraz triathlon at 7:30 a.m. >>> today, 9ers fans will descend on levis for a super bowl rematch. they can expect some covid precautions, and also, you're not required to show proof of vaccination. >>> good morning, everyone. you're waking up to a live look at a pretty foggy san francisco. it's about 57 degrees right now, but parts of the bay area are expecting triple digits later today. >>> well, the recall race is heating up. governor newsom revealed that president biden and vice president harris will come to california to support him in the september recall election. the governor launched a four-day statewide campaign yesterday, he met with volunteers and supporters in san francisco. he predicts california could quote go off a covid cliff if he's replaced by a conservative. he also had some harsh words for his leading opponent, radio host, larry eller. >> he's someone that doesn't believe in assaults weapons ban, someone doesn't believe a corporate tax should be zero. doesn't even believe in a min

the race starts at 7:30 a.m. without 1.5 miles swim from a bar jacques alcatraz island or off alcatrazhe beach, next to saint francis yacht club in the marina district, then races will continue with an 18 mile bike ride through golden gate park. the triathlon ends with an eight mile run to baker beach and back to the finish line at marina green. yeah hello again, everyone. here's what's happening tonight in sports every game important for both the a's and giants at this point in the summer, the ace again tonight playing last place texas, where adrian beltre had his number, 29 retired, but they congratulated by his longtime teammate mitch moreland, first inning the a's get on the board, first against jordan lyles. jed lowry beats the shift with the single that scores starling marte, the rangers tied the game with a run in the bottom of the inning. but that lead didn't last for long in the second. matt chapman came to the plate and he absolutely loses a lyles pitch. that's homer number 15 on the air. for chapman, the aids have added to run in the sixth on a matt olsen home run and now le

also the escape from alcatraz triathlon won drew big crowds today. and the winner, no stranger to taking home the gold medal. we'll see how the large men did after returning from a covid cancellation. but first we'll go to afghanistan where the taliban has taken control of the country but lightning fast speed as u.s. troops worked to airlift thousands away from the chaos. a local congressman who serves on the armed services committee. it's going to join us live after the break to talk about the next move for the united states and afghanistan. you're watching kron 4 news at 8 and we'll be right back. >> talk about our 4 zone forecast this sunday night. here's kron. 4 meteorologist mabrisa rodriguez with a look at what's on the way. as we start a new work week. yeah. back to what we need. a bus stop forecast at another graphic for me to add that i didn't have to make >> thanks for the reminder just and always here for you giving me more work. >> take a look. >> bay area or does because we are tracking right now. lot of marine layer and it's going to be

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will expanded to help 1,000 more students in the city. >>> san francisco's infamous escape from alcatraz kicked off, and i'm glad they got wet suits on. that's so cold. and covid changes everything, and it changed this, thousands of athletes coming out to compete in the race. how vigorous is the event? consider this, 1 1/2 mile swim for starters, and then a bike ride for 18 miles and then run eight miles out to baker's beach. 2:10:11 is theti he's won it. >>> rob mayeda joining us now. overcast -- i will say it's cold in the water, and that's well known, but overcast during the race there. >> air quality around san francisco and the coast, better than what we are seeing inland. we did have more smoke spilling down from the north, and it will be a change in the wind tomorrow. i think for at least 24 hours it's going to start to help us out. a look at the hazy skies. 80 degrees in san jose, moderate air quality about 80 on the index, and very close to unhealthy and sensitive groups. just pretty to be uncomfortable. in san francisco, air quality with a west wind at 18 miles per houre summer

. >>> we will look live to alcatraz where the 40th escape from alcatraz, and they said it couldn't be done. it can be done. it was held today and 2000 men and women put their endurance to the ultimate test especially their tolerance to cold. first, there was a 1/2 mile swim from alcatraz to the green and then after that and 18 mile bicycle ride through the presidio. there they go. after that, and 8 mile run out to baker beach. the event considered one of the most challenging triathlons in the world and former olympian was there to take home his fourth straight win. and a first time competitor emma brown captured the women's victory. >>> a live look at the jazz festival with the sound of jazz music filling the streets and plenty of crowds gathered around and one of the six outdoor stages there. more than 45 acts performed during the festival with styles from blues to latin to swing, and of course jazz. free vaccinations for all of the attendees. >>> all of this under a bit of a hazy sky. >>> we talked about the smoke at the top of the newscast and it is the top concern at this point an

thousands of athletes from around the world took part in the 40th escape from alcatraz.lls and tolerance for cold. first there's the swim, then the bike, 18 miles of bike riding through the presidio, for athletes it's both pleasure and pain. >> it's great to race, but nothing ever feels good. you just have to keep taking it one step at a time. >> that was a former olympian after his victory today maki it his fourth in a row. [ music ] >>> the final day of the san jose jazz festival wrapping up. plenty of people crowded the outdoor stages with more than 45 acts with styles from blues from latin swing and of course jazz. attendees were required to show proof of vaccination. >>> coming up the fire department has it, plenty of ♪ unlock a summer of possibilities in a new chevy. expand your options...and your perspective. ♪ find new summer adventures. find new roads. enjoy the open road and make no monthly payments for 90 days on select popular chevy suvs. plus, get interest free financing for 72 months when you finance with gm financial. find new roads at your local chevy dea

more than 1000 people competed in the 40's escape from alcatraz triathlon this morning. that's what we can do with the free time. we could train for a trap bring the kids along to. i wish i could do one. meanwhile, the competition bringing folks from all across the globe to the bay area for the race. >> kron four's camila barco was there and has a look. >> 1600 people escape from alcatraz sunday morning to race in one of the most grueling competition. in the world. >> gets a 4th straight win for bad as you cross the finish at the escape from alcatraz triathlon on just trying to soak it in just enjoy the 4th time, the new and hundreds of athletes started their journey. >> plunging into the cold choppy waters near the infamous island. a mile and a half when to shore. this win was especially hard this year with the currents and the wind. the chop it really broke up your rhythm not far behind him was london native emma pounds brown. her first time competing in the race decided by did not any talk on after climbing out the water. they switch to their running shoes to embark o

vargas takes a look at how one. >> 1600 people escape from alcatraz sunday morning to race in one ofon in the world. >> it's the 4th straight win for as you cross the finish at the escape from alcatraz triathlon on just trying to soak it in just enjoy the 4th time, the new and hundreds of athletes started their journey plunging into the cold choppy waters near the infamous island. a to shore. this win was especially hard this year with the currents and the wind. the chop it really broke up your rhythm not far behind him and in need of emma pounds brown her first time competing in the race decided by did not any talk on after climbing out the water. they switch to their running shoes to embark on an 18 mile bike ride through the presidio. the bike is just up and down all sorts of hills across the city. people cheer for the athletes to reach the finish line at marina green. the atmosphere for sure is is so to all the support even if you don't know someone, it's so encouraging to covid forced organizers to cancel the competition last year. people like alice in months and we're eager to

. >>> still ahead, determined to escape from alcatraz. how fast the winners of today's triathlon completed their races. that is cold. really cold. >>> the wait is almost over. a section of 680 in contra costa will be easier to drive during rush hour. the southbound express lane from martinez through walnut creek opens friday at 5:00 in the morning and will now have a 22-mile stretch of express lanes stretching to san ramon. drivers wanting to use the lanes must have a fast tack trag. the free muni for youth program is expanding and will now provide free bus and tram rides for students 18 and younger within the san francisco unified school district. the city already implemented free muni services for lower income youth 5 to 18 years of age until they are 22. mayor breed says the project will expand to help more students in the city. students 16 and older are encouraged to please bring your student i.d. anthony flores is joining us now. we're late in the season, moving down the road, and i keep thinking there is going to be a collapse but i

. >>> items belonging to a notorious alcatraz jailbird hitting the auction block. you could own some of al capone's personal treasures. >>> plus, more businesses and employers are mandating covid vaccines. now there's a surge in black- market vaccine cards. >>> we received the tip a couple weeks ago and immediately started working the investigation. >>> we have seen the numbers really increase. >> a surprising place where you can find them and the unforeseen cost. counterfeit vax cards. that's tonight on the kpix 5 news at 7:00. >>> personal items once used by one of alcatraz's most notorious residence could be yours. >> some of the belongings of al capone are preparing to be auctioned off in sacramento. the only child of the infamous prohibition era gangster had reportedly been living in auburn. now capone's granddaughters are selling the estate, including his pistol, dubbed sweetheart, his diamond watch, jewelry, and even a prison letter to his son, and they say they are not doing it for the money. >> these items have been in the family since the '20s, and if any

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it's the escape from alcatraz triathlon. it is back. not the only event either. >> they're ready to jump off the boat into the bay and embark on their escape. >> reporter: it's endurance mixed with a little insanity. >> swim, bike, run, have fun, make friends. >> reporter: final touches being made to the finish line from escape from alcatraz triathlon. the event was cancelled in 2020, but athlete emma pollens from johannesburg is thrilled to be competing again. >> it is going to be all out from the word go. i want to put myself in as much pain as possible and race nice and hard and give an exciting race to watch. >> reporter: although the event is outdoors, covid protocols are happening here. >> we'll have hand sanitizing stations, practicing social distancing and encouraging people to wear their masks around the event is what we're required to do. >> i have got all the vaccination necessary. >> reporter: craig cloud from montreal, canada, is competing for the first time in two years. >> i believe the organization has done everything po

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he said nearly 2000 athletes are competing in the escape from alcatraz it right at the lot and these athletes are not just from the bay area but they're coming from all over the world. there are also international and this race is minutes away from starting the first portion of the race begins in the water. that's why i'm currently on boat. these athletes will plunge into the water off all the trash island pencil on the name of the competition and swim for a mile and half to land, but then put on their running shoes and begin 18 mile bike. the presidio and the last stretch is an 8 mile run to the finish line at the marina and also said i just want to point out that i'm being told that these athletes are expected to this competition in about 2 hours. so they not only have to go on water. do a run and also my right knee are expected to complete this evening 2 hours and they said the race is about to start in the last that about. what the minutes or so and they will. not sure exactly how all this water is. so we're going to see they are able to swim on to land this competition, of cours

the escape from alcatraz triathlon is that.as more. >> they are ready to jump off the boat and into the bay and embark on their escape. >> it is endurance mixed with a little insanity. >> run, have fun, make friends. >> final touches are being made to the escape from alcatraz triathlon, the 40th year for the infamous event binding a one mile swim, 18 mile bike ride, and eight mile run. the event was canceled in 2020. athlete emma pollen from johannesburg is eager to be compared to -- to be competing again >>. >>hopefully it will be an exciting race to watch. >> although the event is outdoors, covid protocols are happening. >> we have had the sanitizing stations, social distancing, and we are encouraging people to wear their mass around the event -- their i have all vaccinations necessary. >> triathlon crud plow is competing for the first -- triathlon -- triathlete crag clough -- >> a day on the bay, just like old times. >> just listen to the lifeguards and think the volunteers in will see you at the finish line >> cornell berna

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nearly 2000 athletes will take on the 40th escape from alcatraz triathlon.one who attempts to do that. lisa: especially where it's so hot, not close to the bait, but here at our valleys where numbers are already in the 70's. at looking at those hazy conditions, cooler up the coast. the next two days are going to be hot inland. the better air quality comes into play tomorrow. look at those numbers from mid 90's to 100 out by fairfield. look for upper 80's in santa rosa. head towards cloverdale am a we are well over 100. low 80's and san jose -- low 80's in san jose. still hot inland and the rest of the week features better air quality, cooler to put yours and marcy's no for the rest of the week -- and more seasonal for the rest of the week. liz: thank you for joining us. abc news you join us for that. have a great sunday. >> why can't our viewers get their money? >>here are nld impact eligibili. hundreds of females about the edd and you deserve -- country -- hundreds of emails about the ♪ unlock a summer of possibilities in a new chevy. expand your options...

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today, nearly 2000 athletes will take on the escape from alcatraz triathlon. lisa: see the fog behind you and that low cloud deck will clear. you can see our air quality right now is moderate in san jose. good elsewhere, but we are looking at haze at the surface. numbers in the 60's in san jose, 57 downtown. it is 64 in san jose. 50 at the coast. certainly less than ideal here with 60 in napa. hazy at times. we will look for hot weather to continue inland today with 96 in concord, 86 in napa. looking at better air quality through the week and cooler conditions through next weekend. liz: thank you aaron this week with george it's a new day. and it's coming at you fast. it could be the day your workforce doubles... or the day your visitors quadruple. with comcast business you'll be ready... with the flexibility to control multiple wifi networks from anywhere... all on the network that can deliver gig speeds to the most businesses. every day in business is a big day. we'll keep you ready for what's next. get started with a powerful internet and voice solution for

alcatraz night toys back for the first time in more than a year. alcatraz city cruises announsep it includes a round-trip ferry ride, guided tours, and an audio tour of the cell house. they can stop the solitary confinement cell and listen to stories of famous inmates like al capone. the tour is limited to a few hundred visitors per evening. i think it is scary during the day anyway. >> mimi just seems like a cool place to go. >>> it is in the low 100s right now. we will show everybody's numbers in a second but when you crack the 80s in san francisco you have to take him to that. eighty four today, for the daytime high in the city and while that is the hottest we have been so far this year for 2021, it did not break the record for the record for today's date is well into the mid-90s and average would have been 79 so we are about 15 degrees above average but this was felt bay area white. still in the low 100's for many inland communities. let's put some current numbers on here. current number for san jose is 90, it is hot enough there. but still hun

cornell: final touches to the finish line or the escape from alcatraz triathlon, combining swimming,running. it was canceled in 2020, but this athlete is thrilled to be competing again. >> all out from the word go. i want to put myself in as much pain as possible and raise -- race hard. cornell: although the event is outdoors, covid protocols are happening. >> we will have hand sanitation stations, social distancing and encouraging people to wear masks in and around the event. >> i got all the vaccinations necessary. cornell: this triathlete from montrÉal is competing in the first -- for the first time in two years. >> i believe the organization has done every thing possible to make it safe. cornell: also on the bay, u.s. elliptic level sailing events. >> we are trying to build a strong base of domestic strength leading up to the los angeles olympics. cornell: a day on the bay like old times. >> listen to the lifeguards, thank the volunteers and we will see you at the finish line. cornell: see you at the finish line. he makes it sound so easy. fewer athletes this year year yr of inte

no prisoner is known to have successfully escape from alcatraz. however, the bodies of several would be escapees assumed to have drowned in the frigid waters of san francisco bay were never actually found. so the mystique maybe some made it out. we don't know for sure, but nobody can prove it now. again, proven that wraps up kron 4 news at 8 o'clock. the grant and katharine are here with kron 4 news tonight at 9 hello. has a go at to his. it's coming up on kron 4 news at night. high bite. >> it temperatures not exceedingly hot today, but the nearly 80 degrees at into baby was found alone here in a car. the mom allegedly was inside a shop getting your nails done at the time how some good samaritans police say stepped up to help get that in to safety. >> also it is back to school season covid cases still on the rise what stanford is doing now to keep the virus off campus. don't go away. the news at 9 coming up next. >> when fun time from the bay area's local news station. you're watching kron. 4 news at know just really grateful for the good samarit

here is a live look with our sales force tower camera as we look north at alcatraz and temperatures inmid 60s downtown san francisco, upper 60s in oakland, 70s san jose, santa rosa, 80s for concord and livermore. good air quality for most of the region, moderate for san leandro and san jose. let's get right what to expect, air quality forecast as we take you through the day. we are looking at moderate air quality. yo the upper levels of the atmosphere and not our surface. tracking monsoonal moisture with mid to high level clouds, mild at the coast and around the bay, hot inland as we go through our day and also watching elevated wildfire smoke that's still looking okay at the ground level at the surface for the air that we breathe. this is smoke concentration forecast and this profiles all levels of the atmosphere. it might be concerning to see all the red on our smoke concentration forecast. i want to show you smoke concentration futurecast at the surface. you can see low smoke concentration. even though you might see hazy skies looking at good to moderate air quality at the surface.

>> éste la antesala del escape alcatraz que comienza mañana a las 7:30 de la mañana >>los atletas añadirándisciplina más donde tiene que ser un recorrido también de millas en bicicleta y correr también [♪♪ ♪♪] >> [♪♪ ♪♪] >> [♪♪ ♪♪] >> [♪♪ ♪♪] >> [♪♪ ♪♪] >> [♪♪ ♪♪] >> [♪♪ ♪♪] >> [♪♪ ♪♪] >> tragedia en haití un terremoto deja cientos de muertos y crea una situación dramática , los rescatistas trabajann búsqueda de sobrevivientes bajo los escombros muy buenas tardes tras el sismo de 7.2 grados los hospitales del país están colapsados el terremoto es a pocos días de la llegada de la tormenta tropical (nombre en inglés) esta es nuestra principal noticia y además este sábado >> [♪♪ ♪♪] >> sube el termómetro en el oeste del país las altas temperaturas avivan incendios y causan la evaporación de parte del río colorado la precipitación seguirá por días humo y coronavirus (covid-19) preocupa a expertos el aumento de humo ante aumento de contagios por coronavirus (covid-19) y hospitalizados la oleada de nuevos casos lleva a restaurantes a imponer nuevas restricciones abandonados en la selva cientos d

que se lanzan a aguas heladas de la bahía para una competencia, vea, el triatlón , el escape de alcatrazctoria y estoy con milo diga a televidentes por qué deben llamar ahora mismo . >> fue lesionado en un accidente, no fue su culpa y no tiene abogados? llame ahora, contestaremos sus preguntas. >> gracias, tome acción y llame ahora. >> (música) pfizer asegura que hizo pruebas de refuerzo después de recibir la segunda dosis, tenemos la información a las 05:00 también algunos estudiantes podrían estar nerviosos por regreso a clases, tenemos consejos, esto y más desde las 05:00 de la tarde. >> tal vez algunos han visto carreras de botes, pero ninguna como esta, preste atención . >> los participantes tuvieron que construir barcos con cartón, y otros, no permitieron usar kayak, esto era con productos que no dañe al medio ambiente. >> este veterano realizó el salto para celebrar 100 años de vida en san diego, donde habían espectadores, fue parte de las tropas que cayeron en francia en 1944, su secreto dice que tiene que ver con mantenerlos activos y estar en constante movimiento, es la informa

as we look north at alcatraz and you can see all of that smoke.r temperatures right now on the rise. we're looking at upper 80s in concord and oakland 74. snuck ky in livermore, 91. san jose 84. we do have a spare air alert today and tomorrow. due to the smoky skies, poor air quality, those hot temperatures, as well. the smoke continues through the weekend and our inland heat peaks on saturday. so we have that ridge of high pressure. northerly winds pushing all that smoke from wide fires burning into the bay area. air quality continues to worsen and deteriorate into saturday. >> high pressure moves off and onshore flow try toss kick in sunday. a little cooler and hopefully better for that air quality but much better as we look to next week. that spare the air alert today and tomorrow due to unhealthy air especially inland. all that red and orange lighting up our forecast. that shows all of that smoke pushing into our region. likely continuing into your saturday, as well. as we look to the end of our weekend, this is our smoke concentration forecas

mínimo fresco de camino a partir del lunes continuamos >>> continuamos, gracias nadando de la isla alcatraz una disciplina más, un recorrido de 18 millas en bicicleta y con el ocho millas >>> remolónespero terminó repasemos el primer juego de la temporada al regreso >>> y residentes votarán sobre el futuro de una ave en un vecindario, una vez que para algunos son fastidioso si por otro son inofensivas (comerciales) me da miedo de que no sé cómo va a reaccionar mi cuerpo. si me va a dar alguna alergia o alguna cosa así negativa... algún efecto secundario a largo plazo que todavía nadie sabe. hola mayra. las vacunas contra el covid-19 son seguras y efectivas. lo datos actuales indican que los efectos secundarios graves son muy raros, la mayoría de las personas tienen efectos secundarios leves como dolor en el brazo, fatiga, nada de qué preocuparse, son reacciones naturales. si todos nos ponemos la vacuna, más rápido venceremos a la pandemia. >>> un productor buenas noches volvieron hoy jugaron delante de su afición desde que yo final el 19 de enero de 2020 hace casi dosaños, nos al estadio di

nearly 2000 athletes will take on the 40th escape from alcatraz good luck to all they got it all set up there on a marine agree and they'll need the ocean than need debate tomorrow because it's going to be hot. >> not in the city, water. and if you're inland, you may want to come in, you know, jump in the water. >> yes, but head to the beach, right. i mean, relief along the coast. all right. we were wrapping up. let's take a live look outside, golden gate bridge marine layer out there right now. upper 50's to mid-fifties along the coast still in the 60's as you make your way inland and pittsburgh 71 degrees and even hotter temperatures tomorrow, triple digit heat head to the beach right jonathan. it's right. ahead. just give you something to do tomorrow and you can watch us tomorrow property in prime time after that way to you or get tonight. - hi everyone and welcome to the legal help center. today we have legal professionals standing by to answer your questions and give you a free consultation. so if you've been injured in an accident that was not your fault and you don't have an a

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dion: the escape from alcatraz triathlon made a roaring comeback today. about 600 people took part today. it was canceled last year because of the pandemic, and was delayed this year. normally it was held in june. the race is in its 40th year. ben canute from phoenix was the men's winner, won the women's division. featuring the life and career oe legendary liquor star kobe bryant. "super -- lakers star kobe bryant. "superstar" premieres. once again, drew tuma joining us with a look at the weather and the improving conditions. drew: first, we will find improving air quality, and then we will finally get relief from the hot weather inland. and another day of triple digit heat. i do want to show you this satellite view from today. this is from nasa. you can see all of the elevated smoke that is overhead. you see it in the haze outside. but the marine there is doing its job, making sure that smoke doesn't reach the surface, creating the worst air quality. you look at the air close to the fires, and we are seeing a lot of smoke emanating from those fires. that

. >> we can see alameda, the golden gate, the bay bridge, alcatraz. >> reporter: but for those living treasure island, the views have a price. >> we don't have access to anything but a great view. >> reporter: for lashonda price preston, it's more aaffordable, but there's a rub. big grocery stores are across the bridge. no grubhub, no uber eats. ? while everybody else is getting denny's, ihop and jack-in-the-box, we have to get on the bus to go to those places. >> reporter: a city survey found 10% of island residents have food insecurity issues because car trips have to be timed around rush hour. >> it's almost like coming out here and gathering. >> reporter: but hunting and gathering food for the take is getting a lot easier. a nonprofit is launching a new proig using the island's resources to feed people. >> they get to eat at both restaurants on the island. >> reporter: former island resident is part of the effort to bring food to people here. >> the island is known for the best views in the world. but what's behind it, people are facing poverty and hunger. >> nourish t.i. secured

the escape from alcatraz triathlon is back. cornell barnard is live at marina green with the details. hi, cornell. reporter: hey. after more than a year there is a lot happening here on the green. check it out. the escape from alkyl -- escape from alcatraz triathlon is back in san francisco. 1700 athletes ready to compete and hope bully -- hopefully cross that finish line. also happening, olympic class ceiling. >> they are ready to jump off the boat into the bay and embark on their escapes. >> it is endurance mixed with a little insanity. >> swim, bike, run, have fun, make friends. >> the final touches being made to the finish line. it is the 40th year for this infamous, grueling event, combining one mile swim, 18 mile bike ride, and eight mile run. the event was ccethte emma pollm johannesburg is thrilled to be competing again. >> it is going to be all out. i want to put myself in as much pain as possible and race nice and hard and hopefully give an exciting race to watch. >> although the event is outdoors, covid protocols are

and if you're heading out to alcatraz this morning.s really foggy out there right now as it is. >> at sfo is, well, we'll work our way out of this partly cloudy low clouds starts today to some hazy and hot conditions still later on, 70's, 80's and 90's and only one more day of the heat already improving air quality. your forecast ahead. >> and even a close eye on a hot spot on the bay bridge. looks like they were able to move that accident to this side. but we're still seeing residual delays from that. also get a look at other bridges and highways on your monday morning. we'll have that. we get back. >> 7.42 and more visitors are coming back to san francisco. but a full recovery of tourism is still years away. this is according to san francisco's travel association. >> they say nearly 16 million it. it sounded like 6016 16 million tourists will visit. >> san francisco this year. that's 5 million more than 2020. but still 39% off of what we saw in 2019 and international tourism is still next to nothing is down 76% compared to 2019 and t

how about the escape from alcatraz triathlon that starts at 7 o'clock in the morning. they're going to be jumping out in the bay and swim from alcatraz right back toward a san francisco will be fog in the morning temperatures running in mainly in the 50's. but you know, the water is actually going to be warmer. i was looking at some of the water temperatures and they're going to be the mid 60's. how about that? sounds like good reason for a good swim. life and have a good weekend, everybody. good night. ♪ ♪ >> announcer: going backwards? >> the big drop in airline travel. >> announcer: then, long house before cases in kids. >> i've been going over a year experiencing these awful symptoms. >> and the anti-mascara fiery school board meeting. >> the real part of a clown show is you think you have the authority to mandate this. >> she used to be a disney star. outrage ove over the woman handcuffed in the park, her crime? she was walking her dogs unleashed. and what were they

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but it's fun to visit alcatraz day or night tonight you can add night and i know that sometimes they sell out. so it's a good thing that there will be more boats running for tourists is a 42. and we'll be right back. 45 is the time checking out the weather a whole new week bringing a sigh of as far as the heat goes and the fires air quality note is noticeably better this morning. as you step out the door john. a lot better. this weekend. it was so unfortunate that right in the middle of the weekend. we had to have a heat wave. >> as well as that unfortunate spike in the air the smoke that we saw across the region this morning. we still do have some haze out there, but we have made big improvements nor cal on the weather center forecast this morning is showing brighter conditions across the south bay. there's certainly still some low cloud cover lingering out there, but conditions are starting to get brighter and brighter across the bay area as we progress through this morning. skies will remain dry. no big surprise there from the west, though, this wind is kicking back into gear and

escape from alcatraz.riathlon returned to san francisco after taking a year off because of the pandemic. 2000 athletes from around the world took part in the race yesterday. for some the break last year was an obstacle. but we spoke to one man who says his daughter took that time to focus on preparing for this one. she's a mom. she's got two kids and with the pandemic, uh she doesn't have to commute into work. she works in this. she was working in the city. um and so she's been able to telecommute, so she had the time to train basically, a. that race started with a swim from alcatraz to san francisco's marina green, followed by an 18 mile bike ride and ending with an eight mile run. thanks for watching ktvu foster news at noon, president biden is expected to address the nation as we've been reporting on the situation in afghanistan any minute now. he is there at the white house. that's a live picture for you. this will be the president's first public remarks since the taliban entered and took control of ka

. >> alcatraz tours are up and running as as soon as next month.rs. and it's the first time those will be running for more than a year. they're going to have tours on thursdays through mondays. so mostly like over long weekends starting september 9th. he can take the ferry leaving from san francisco's pier 33 at 06:00pm for now the tour is going to be limited to a few 100 guests per boat load and it's always fun. a boat load of fun. >> well, shes a fun, course. is it fun? it's kind of we you know, you're in alcatraz, which is once you're a little awesome. yeah. it's a little steep walk to get up you didn't like the one that was my favorite part uphill. but once i got up, there is great. >> o i highly recommend that if you can do it, 5.43 is the time right now. an. >> we'll be right back. yet. after my car accident, i wondered what my case was worth. so i called the barnes firm. when that car hit my motorcycle, insurance wasn't fair. so i called the barnes firm. it was the best call i could've made. at the barnes firm, our injury attorneys work hard

. >>> i mentioned the fog we had out there over alcatraz, that is about the only moisture we've had. >> we will see some monsoonal moisture headed our way tonight and tomorrow. it sounds nice but it is not usually a good thing because it leads to the potential of lightning. wildfire smoke will be drifting in to the bay area skies from the northern half of california. we will check out futurecast, cloud cover moving in from the southeast as we had through the rest of tonight and into tomorrow morning. this is the satellite and radar simulation. this work has model not anticipating any showers to get going. this is one version of one forecast, it does not necessarily mean the lightning threat is zero, but it is remaining very low, lower than 5%. and then, plenty of sunshine breaking through by tomorrow afternoon. temperatures still hot away from the water. in terms of air quality, pretty good across the board today. did briefly dip into the moderate category, and tomorrow it does look like the north bay will dip into the moderate category, the same places on friday and then we should s

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