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julian: kumasi: kumasi: for sure. enjoy your time and it is over. at a lunch break, the time flies by and 14 minutes is so short. kumasi: you've got to think of innovative ways to keep people safe, but it is calming. it is a break that you look forward to. julian: that recess. kumasi: up next, seven things you need to know. julian: you can watch our newscast live or on-demand on the abc 7 bay area connected app on amazon tv, apple tv, and tv,d roku. kumasi: if you are not by the tv, can you look? this is a good way to start your day on thursday. julian: beautiful kumasi:. kumasi: looking at the clouds is 6:54. ♪ ♪ have you seen those small bowl---? oh! careful with the... (dishes break) sorry, mrs. c! excuse me, could we-- ♪ ♪ excuse me, i was wondering could we-- ? bedroom! finding the right person for the job isn't always easy... ...but when you have an insurance question, you can always count on your local geico agent. they can give you personalized advice and could help you save hundreds. who wants some dress shirts!? for expert help with all yo

kumasi: the u.s.port, 332,000 claims were filed last week, showing continuing claims decreased to 2.66 million, about 120,000 less then the prior week. that's a new post-covid low for continuing claims. all right, we are warning you, get ready for a pricey christmas. decking the halls could get more costly than usual this year. supply chain dips rupture in -- disruptions are forcing suppliers to up prices on trees by 20% to 25%. a bank of america analyst lucid motors could become the next tesla or ferrari. b of a analyst john murphy also called lucid one of the most legitimate start of ev automakers. he highlighted the lucid air sedan, unveiled earlier this year. yesterday, otto week reported that the lucid air dream went 517 miles on a single charge. yeah. the model starts at 160 $9,000 and the preorders have already sold out. you will have to wait, mike. let's take a live look at the new york stock exchange as trading gets underway this morning. we are down right now by 60 points. reggie: new at 6:0

kumasi?asi: san jose police say this three vehicle crash may have been a hit and run that left one man dead and two others with critical injuries. authorities say one of the cars crashed into a building on east santa clara and 10th street around 10:30 last night, and they cleared the scene a short time ago. one fire department official said the intersection is known for high speed travel. san jose police say it is the 41st traffic death of the year. reggie: millions are heading out of town for labor day weekend today, despite the spread of the highly contagious delta variant. more than 42.9 million americans are expected to drive or fly somewhere. vocation data company arrival list predicts road tripping will be down 1% from last year. the cdc warns people who were unvaccinated to not travel at all. abc 7 amy hollyfield is live at sfo, checking in with passengers. amy? amy: people are on the move. it is busy at sfo. it has been all morning. people are getting away for the labor day weekend. t

kumasi: thanks. "shang-chi: the legend of the 10 rings" just shattered the previous box office record. it wrapped up knighted million dollars over its first four days in north america, -- $90 million over its first four days in north america. julian: a man who tried to pull a fast one on the owner of a tesla forgot one really important thing. here is the guy we are talking about, arthur bates, jr., yeah, the guy on the ground. he is in trouble for filing a false police report. investigators say he walked behind one of the cars in louisiana, took a phony phone call as the driver was backing up. the one thing he forgot, though, the cars have cameras. bates kept going with it. he called 911, claiming he was a victim of a hit and run that his neck, his back, his legs. they tracked down and the driver, reviewed the footage, and determined it was all a lie. no payout for mr. arthur bates, jr. there. kumasi: sir! [laughter] look at his face! julian: he was giving a good act. kumasi: gay said "i am going all

kumasi: 6:57.ber one, with only seven days left in the recall election, candidates are ramping up efforts to get people to vote. vice-president kamala harris will be in the east bay today with governor newsom to garner support for the governor in this recall election. julian: former san diego mayor kevin falconer will also be campaigning in the bay area today. he will be positioning himself as an alternative to larry elder, who is his biggest threat in the recall election. kumasi: and opening statements begin today in the trial of theranos founder elizabeth holmes. julian: number four, positive update on the caldor fire, now up to 50% contained. more evacuation orders have been lifted in southlake. drew: number five, accuweather today, it's a hot and sunny day here mid week. we go well int' not exceeding 100 degrees inland. hot in the north bay in the 90's, hitting 72 later on today in the city. jobina: and this is a live picture right now from the bay bridge toll plaza, our busiest spot. metering

kumasi: what did you think? it's priceless?. kumasi: was it in the family and they want to get rid of it? julian: can somebody really rich buy it and put it on display? kumasi: this is the, let me show you what i've got, at a party version. mike: the coffee table version. yesterday in san francisco was a special day, the fact that it reached 84 degrees, tying for our hottest day this year. we've reached 80 degrees at least six times, not today though. you can see the fog taking over and the cooler weather, but there's the possibility we could get to 80 tomorrow in san francisco. that's how quickly things will change from yesterday, today, and tomorrow. we are seeing the fog pushed through the san bernardino gap. there will be lowering visibility's this morning. the sun is directly over the equator and should have equal amounts of daytime and nighttime, but because of the curvature of the earth, the taupe auger fee sits close enough. an offshore breeze -- taupe auger fee -- topography sits close enough. mid to upper 70's and 80'

kumasi: thank you. are you too busy? having too much free time maybe nearly as bad for our health is having too little. it focused on how people spend discretionary time. either exercising, watching tv, other hobbies. people who had a full seven hours to fill with something to do felt more unhappy, especially when engaging in unproductive activities than those that had 3.5 hours of free time. so, if you are planning to retire, spending your newfound time with purpose is the key. ok. reggie: it kind of seems like, from what i read, about two hours is the key amount of free time per day. anything more is stress, anything less is stressed. kumasi: i feel like you should be doing more with your time? like you feel guilty about relaxing? reggie: yeah. they feel like they are not fulfilled. can give you a whole list. kumasi: plenty of things to do. [laughter] reggie: or not do. kumasi: just sit down. a florida man is waking up $1 million richer. reggie: but the lottery win is anything but ordinary. why this s

kumasi: even if you you? reggie: what? kumasi: unless you got it for every kid, no. reggie: machine guns? that is a no. kumasi: somebody will get it and they will be on instagram. reggie: what happened to big wheels? kumasi: basic. reggie: slow. new pushback against tiktok and a viral trend damaging school bathrooms. kumasi: (vo) single-serve fancy feast petites are just for her. just the right size. just the right gourmet flavor. no artificial preservatives or colors. just what she needs. just what you want. fancy feast petites. love is in the details. kumasi: if you are just joining us here are the seven things to know. a new vaccine mandate in contra costa county requiring proof of vaccination or a negative covid test. reggie: sources tell abc news that the fda will likely authorize a third pfizer dose for people 65 and up, those at high risk for severe illness and front and essential workers. kumasi: oakland unified officials will consider a vaccine mandate for students eligible. the deadline for completing both shots will be october 31. reggie: a magnitude 5.9 e

kumasi: happy friday.is live right now and abc 7, hulu live, and wherever you stream. >> we start off with meteorologist drew tuma. we have rain falling across the bay and you're also trapping lightning. drew: a lot of viewers say they got woken up by the lightning. we are getting hardest hit in solano county. live doppler 7 has zoomed to the street level. we have had 24 lightning strikes around phoenicia, fairfield, vacaville, this is pushing close to rio vista. no lightning moving through oakland. on 580 towards the bay bridge, you may deal the windshield wiper for a minute or so as the cell moves through. northern california is seeing a lot of lightning. this is the last line working through solano county to affect the bay area. much of the day will be dry. the future weather, 7:00 it is out of here. later on this afternoon it is nothing but sunshine. look at the temperatures in about seven minutes. kumasi: this is what firefighters have been dreading. our lake tahoe camera capture lightning strikes aro

kumasi: thank you amy.n front runner larry elder will spend election night at costa mesa, hosting an election party at the hilton hotel. while the polls show governor newsom's lead growing, recall supporters are still confident their voters will show up in big numbers today. >> 20,000 businesses closed their doors permanently. >> recall organizers in fairfield reminded volunteers why they are working to unseat governor gavin newsom. >> i'm feeling good. are voters are turning out later and later in the cycle. election day is critical to us and we are out here mocked -- knocking on doors and sending text messages and turning out voters. >> tamika hamilton arrived with her two young children. >> the main thing for the black community is schools and school choice and not being able to -- zoom was a huge problem for so many kids, including mine. gavin newsom was sending his kids to private schools while my schools were closed. >> gop front runner larry elder spent his day in southern california trying to convin

kumasi: not yet. reggie: not yet. it is great. kumasi: really? reggie: they get real mad if you take pictures. don't do it. coming up at 5:30, another idea for your weekend. an exhibit that is popular in san francisco, opening up in the south bay. kumasi: costco is limiting purchases on some items you will not be able to stock up on anymore. reggie: the punishment flight attendants want to see. kumasi: a live look outside. what is happening here? it looks like people are having some ok everyone, our mission is to provide complete, balanced nutrition for strength and energy. whoo hoo! ensure, with 27 vitamins and minerals, now introducing ensure complete! with 30 grams of protein. california, did you know our homes share power? but when we try to stay cool in a heat wave our supply is pushed to the limit. but you have the power to keep us up and running! “i do?” yup, we all do! with flex alerts. they notify us when to shift our energy use if our power supply is stretched. so from pre-cooling our homes, to using less energy from 4-9pm, together, le

kumasi: thank you. you can keep track in real-time of weather conditions where you live. this tool will show you the latest seven day forecast and air quality. it is live on our website, abc7news.com. julian: tomorrow marks 20 years since the 9/11 attacks. we have a preview of tomorrow's ceremonies. jobina: this morning, final preparations are underway to mark 20 years since september 11 attacks. president biden and the first lady will attend ceremonies at the pentagon and pennsylvania. hijackers simultaneously took over four planes. an investigation revealed the hijackers were members of al qaeda. it would take 10 years before the u.s. killed the mastermind, osama bin laden. an egyptian doctor who took over as head of al qaeda has not been heard from in years. with the taliban beginning control in afghanistan, experts say al qaeda could regenerate. >> the threat today is different from what we faced 20 years ago. it has evolved and morphed. in some ways, we are in a better place. in some ways, it is mo

kumasi: four.keake reggie: do you want to do what is basically a really steep dive into a really steep ascent over and over again? kumasi: that is a lot. reggie: that is what i try to avoid when i am flying. everyone do with your 7500 dollars what you will. bud light is getting lighter. anheuser-busch rolling out a zero carb bill called "bud light next." it is targeting other people who like the lightness of the seltzer's but want the taste of your. it is described as light, refreshing, and clean with a hint of citrus and is expected in stores next year. kumasi: i got giving you a better weekend in the bay area. reggie: we know things are constantly evolving with pandemic rules but there are still plenty of safe-i kumasi: piano and the book tentacle -- piano and the botanical garden is blooming again. it was put on pause in 2020. 12 pianos are nestled throughout the gardens, picked five acres for anyone to listen now through september 21. you can play the keys with performance arts scheduled and sa

kumasi: thank you.trict new masking guidance for youth sports, strongly encouraging the use of masks by all participants and coaching staff, volunteers, and spectators regardless of vaccination status. guidance is aimed at protecting young peoples in schools, sports leagues, clubs, and organized activities. reggie: food concession workers at oracle park will take a strike as the giants play a key three-game series against the dodgers. their union claims at least 20 workers came down with covid-19 this year and is demanding management pay them $3 an hour in hazard pay and better access to health insurance. if not approved the workers could walk out at any time. the giants have not commented. kumasi: the exact locations are located on your screen and voting centers will be open from 9:00 to 5:00 tomorrow through september 13. on election day, september 14, they will have extended hours from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. the recall election is 11 days away and candidates have been campaigning trying to win your v

kumasi: eveg. ggie: that was incredible. kumasi: everything.e: frank ocean, i cannot explain what that was. but i used to have this toy in the 80's that was a glowworm and it reminded me of that. i felt very much taken back to my childhood. kumasi: next, one bay area county considering the idea of completely free covid test kits for students. the project that could be expanding further. reggie: broadway is back in action, a sneak peak performance of " ♪ ♪ have you seen those small bowl---? oh! careful with the... (dishes break) sorry, mrs. c! excuse me, could we-- ♪ ♪ excuse me, i was wondering could we-- ? bedroom! finding the right person for the job isn't always easy... ...but when you have an insurance question, you can always count on your local geico agent. they can give you personalized advice and could help you save hundreds. who wants some dress shirts!? for expert help with all your insurance needs, get to know your local geico agent today. your eyes. beautiful on the outside, but if you have diabetes, there can be some not-so-pretty

kumasi: breaking news.er the remnants of hurricane ida slammed the east coast. this is video of a rescue in the city. we want to take a live look at what is going on in philadelphia. earlier, we saw a happening here. look at this river. water is really seeping into neighborhoods in the area and causing issues for people there. flash flooding emergency had to be declared for the first time in new york city as subway stations were turned into waterfalls and midtown streets became rivers. subway service had suspended. this morning, service is limited. in the bronx, two dozen cars bobbing like bath toys on the highway. one man had to climb out of his window to safety. >> driving down, then i was taking my time when i see the car start floating. the car just shut off. then i looked -- crazy. kumasi: this new video shows the damage a tornado left behind in a southern new jersey neighborhood. reggie: 400 flights canceled out of newark airport. the airport suspended flights because of the severe flooding. you can s

kumasi: thank. happening right now, public safety power shut off is in effect right now because of expect it strong winds. this one is only affecting small pockets of napa and solano counties. we want to take a look right now at the outage map. the areas that you see there in orange are the areas where the outages are going to be. in napa, more than 1200 customers are expected to lose power pg&e says this ps ps is due to changing weather conditions. residents tell us this is a concerning reminding of past fire seasons. >> hopefully not having repeated that again. it was a very stressful time having to evacuate. we are all on well water here. you have no water pressure. basically, there is nothing that is functional in the house about the power. reggie: -- kumasi: pg&e expect to restore power this evening. reggie: hundreds of people in the east bay are without power because of rain that knocked it out on saturday. abc 7 news reporter amy hollyfield's live in san pablo with the timeline to restore thi

kumasi: amazing.ll share more of her story during a special edition of 2020 tonight at 10:00 called "amanda gorman: brave enough." mike: inspirational. it is wednesday, we made it through monday and tuesday, theoretically the hardest days of the work week. for friday, it is going to be close to average inland with 80's in the east bay. 78, san jose. 65, san francisco with a little bit cooler than average. sunday is our coolest day in the forecast with most of us in the 60's and 70's because of the drizzle and the chance of light rain through the early afternoon. jobina: thank you. pandemic poverty, the effects of the past year and a half on families and the historic ways it is affecting the american middle class. reggie: back to our team coverage of the california recall election. the ultimate question might be decisive voters are getting interesting clues on the state of the golden state. kumasi: top researchers looking into the lasting effects on screen time on kids. one reason it might be when kids

kumasi: oh.x of gray and green for spaces that "crave a subtle yet stunning statement." stylists say it has a sophisticated field that can be used indoors and outdoors. kumasi: i am feeling it. do you feel calm? reggie: i like it when you see it in this kitchen, that bedroom. i agree. when you just see the swatch, it looks like the most boring thing you have ever seen in your life. now everyone is going to have that. every open house. then it is going to look like five years from now like'22. kumasi: maybe we need to talk about how they decided to pick those colors? that took a turn. reggie: that really did. [laughter] bart was feeling feisty. kumasi: ok. kumasi: breaking new new new new special envoy to haiti has resigned protesting the large-scale expulsions of migrants from the texas border to their homeland. he wrote that he was stepping down immediately. reggie: the oakland unified district will not require students to be vaccinated or face a weekly covid test. exemptions are allowed for per

kumasi: that makes more sense.imace a big purple taste but. julian: we will get to the bottom of it. [laughter] kumasi: up next, the things you need to know today. julian: we are taking a live look outside. man, look at that internet that doesn't miss a beat. that's cute, but my internet streams to my ride. ok chill, cause mine's so fast no one can catch me. sweet, but my internet gives me unlimited wireless with 5g. that's because you all have xfinity. whoa! internet and wireless so good, it keeps one-upping itself. get started with xfinity internet for $19.99 a month for 12 months with a 1 year agreement. plus, save up to $400 a year on wireless over at&t when you add xfinity mobile. switch today. california! during a flex alert, let's keep our power up and running. set ac cooler and use big appliances before 4pm. then from 4-9pm reduce use and take it easy on our energy. sign up today. kumasi: here are the seven things to know this morning. a cluster of small brush fires is scorching the north bay overnight. sev

kumasi: will start with mike .bay we have the red flag warning f thecrali5 hours of gusting wind abe 10 hidy level ning around 20 to 30%. that's not around 32 at st. hel4 in diablo, that is not too extreme. this is not an extreme event. it is kind of a lighter one, but you still need to be vigilant for the next five and half hours.the other big story is the heat wave begins. we start comfortable and cloud free with temperatures in the 50's and will stay in the 60's to near 70 at the coast as we jump from the middle to upper 70's from the bay and inland neighborhoods to the low and upper 80's and even 90's possible. 60's and 70's at 7:00. day one of a heat wave that could stretch five days. reggie: our team coverage of the red flag warning continues in the north bay where the folks are well-versed in what october can bring. amy hollyfield is in -- amy: towns like this are very calm and cool, but officials are worried about the forecast of gusting wind in the higher elevations of the marin hills and how it could impa

kumasi: thank you.oard of trustees have included a deal with boston university subject to regulatory and other approvals and it is expected to be effective of july 1 of next year. the once all women's college will be known as mills college at northeastern and become gender inclusive. they have been facing troubles brought on by declining student enrollment. reggie: wild animals around thee world caught on camera showing off soccer skills. the kids were kicking the ball around when the ball landed right next to bears. the mama black bear saw the ball, started dribbling while her cub watched. the mother bear showed off her skills before picking up the ball with her teeth and running into the forest. playtime was probably over for the kids. kumasi: we assume. to the east bay, they are getting quite a present for their 100th birthday, one week from today. betty read susskind will have a middle school named in her honor next wednesday. she still works as a tour guide at the rosie the riveter homefront nation

this shows him doing just that while on a walk kumasi:. kumasi:-- while on a walk. kumasi: he is peek pandemic. reggie: he could be the spoke dock for sharman. for -- he could be for charmin. [laughter] a live look at this traffic nightmare. i feel bad for anybody that got involved in this mess. if you are watching, you do not want to take the bay bridge tried to get into san francisco. get on it's another day. and anything could happen. it could be the day you welcome 1,200 guests and all their devices. or it could be the day there's a cyberthreat. get ready for it all with an advanced network and managed services from comcast business. and get cybersecurity solutions that let you see everything on your network. plus an expert team looking ahead 24/7 to help prevent threats. every day in business is a big day. we'll keep you ready for what's next. comcast business powering possibilities. kumasi: it is 657 -- 67 time. -- it is 6:57. here are your seven things to know jobina:. we have a sig alert on the bridge. this crash happened before 5:00 a.m. the advice right no

here is kumasi.i: the question over covid-19 vaccine boosters could be answered as soon as tomorrow. an fda panel is set to vote on recommendations for the pfizer shot as the delta variant keeps its stranglehold on parts of the country. yesterday, we told you about new data that pfizer released, making the case for booster shots for people 16 and up. you would need to get the shot six months after your second dose. the company is suggesting the reduction of vaccine protection is not due to the delta variant but instead, a decrease in vaccine effectiveness. >> what we have seen is increases in cases and breakthrough cases as time goes on. that is not directly related to delta, but just because of a waning immunity. this is why the booster question is coming into play right now. kumasi: a review of moderna's booster shot will come in the coming weeks. people who received its vaccine will need a third dose after six months. unlike pfizer and modernity booster shot, moderna will be a half dose which prov

kumasi: you really have.gie: it starts in the bathroom and ends up with the ordering big bosses -- boxes. kumasi: it's so good, takes me back there. reggie:o tds, theea . si:lyid everybody is so kind. reggie: so you obviously didn't run into anime family members. -- into my family members. [laughter] kumasi: it was so nice and hot and everything. up next is seven things you need to know today. reggie: you can watch all of our new casts live through the connected tv app. it is of a will for apple tv, entry tv, amazon fire tv at roku. you can demo the app and start streaming. kumasi: as we had to break, let see what we are looking at. ♪ ♪ i see them bloom for me and you ♪ (music) ♪ so i think to myself ♪ ♪ oh what a wonderful world ♪ kumasi: here the seven things you need to know this morning starting with mike. mike: the number one is the fire threat. the most dire situation would be in the interior sonoma and napa counties. this is not an extreme event, it only lasts about another four hours. kumasi:she north

kumasi: taking a live look outside at t kumasi: it is 5:23.f you are just joining us, here are the seven things to know. nine people have died in new york city, new jersey, and pennsylvania after hurricane ida pummeled northeast. the flash flooding force a state of emergency declaration in new york and new jersey. reggie: caldor fire crews are making progress after getting a break from the weather. firefighters kept the fire away from neighborhoods in south lake tahoe and from the kirkwood and heavenly ski resorts. kumasi: president biden approved a request from the governor for a presidential emergency declaration to provide direct federal assistance to local communities devastated by the fire. kumasi: firefighters in marin county are making sure no hotspots flareup after this grass fire burned close to homes. the fire chard 44 acres in lewis valley near mount lassa drive. >> we have an air-quality alert, which means it is possible there could be pockets of unhealthy air. overall, our air will be moderate and improving as we head into the wee

kumasi: dr.despite the administration's plan to administer the esters more widely, he did not think the panel decision was a mistake. ac/dc committee will also be considering boosters this week. reggie: today a vaccine requirement goes into place in san jose. j.r. stone has the details. reporter: this center may look like it always has but a look closer at the billboard outside there is a new rule that goes into place monday and requires vaccination to enter here for those 12 and older. >> this is a move in the right direction. reporter: this doctor is praising the move that includes vaccine requirements at events with 50 or more people in city owned locations. city hall and performing arts theaters and museums are included and covid tests will not be accepted. >> we want peo peo peo peo vaccinated. reporter: that from a district council number who says covid tests are not always accurate and would slow things down at a time when vaccines are available. >> most most most most most most most jose

kumasi: a look at the special kumasi: 5:24. number one, there only six days left in the recall election and candidates are ramping up efforts to get people out to vote. vice president harris will be in the east bay with governor newsom trying to convince voters to support him in the recall election. julian: the former san diego mayor will be campaigning in the bay area in san francisco positioning himself as an alternative to larry elder, who newsom has focused on as his biggest threat in the recall election. kumasi: opening statement to begin in the founder of theranos founder elizabeth holmes, who is charged with fraud, accused of misleading patients, doctors, and investors about her failed blood testing company. julian: the caldor fire is 50 percent contained and more evacuation orders have been lifted. drew: it is a hot and sunny day. look at these numbers, triple digits inland. even around the bay shoreline well into the 70's and 80's. san jose, 90 later today. jobina: our roads are looking great. i do want to bring you an

kumasi: we want to go to drew. we are tracking fog, an indication the marine layer is growing and cooler weather is on the way. here is the skyline of san francisco. some of the buildings are obscured by the marine layer. we are anywhere from four to eight degrees cooler. -- cooler than we were last time -- this time yesterday. 60 and palo alto. later on today, hour-by-hour, warming is a much slower process compared to yesterday, thanks to the fog. later on this afternoon, we are getting into the 80's in our warmest spots. by 2:00 to 3:00, we will likely be in the 90's. increasing cloud cover later on this evening could bring the threat of lightning. we will detail that in the fall accuweather forecast -- full accuweather forecast. kumasi: reuters is reporting the taliban will allow hundreds more u.s. citizens and afghan refugees to leave the country read jobina fortson is live -- leave the country. albina fortson is live. jobina: 200 americans and afghans who want to evacuate afghanistan will be allowed to leave o

kumasi: day five of the fara knows trial.the the woman who testified last week about her concerns regarding the blood testing machines. the scientists said she made copies of internal communications and documents before resigning from the company because she was worried she might be blamed. she told the jury she did not think they were ready for patient samples. reggie: the first major test of the texas abortion law. abortio. a doctor admits to violating the law is now being sued. the doctor told the washington post he acted because he had a duty of care to the patient as i do for all patients and because she has a fundamental right to receive this care. he faces two lawsuits, both filed by disbarred attorneys from out of state. neither of them claims to be antiabortion. >> this makes sense in light of the way the law is drafted. they have no connection to the parties. they will have the ability to go to court and have the court hear his case. the constitutionality of the law was challenged. >> if you are thinking about selli

kumasi: congressman barbara lee is among through numbers of congress who will testify on their own experiences with abortion before the house oversight committee. the houses examining the new abortion law in texas, which bans abortions six weeks into pregnancy, before many women know they are pregnant. other states are considering passing similar laws limiting abortion. reggie: democrats and republicans have agreed on a stopgap bill to keep the government funded through early december. that word from senate majority leader chuck schumer. a vote on bidens infrastructure measure is scheduled for today, just a little way from midnight government funding is supposed to expire. schumer says the bill will likely be signed into law before that deadline. hours earlier, president biden gave new meaning to the term closer with an appearance at the baseball gape or he was putting pressure on congress to pass the funding bill. >> the date for this game was set along time ago. no one imagined it would collide with this big milestone, but he

kumasi: another county roout a y activities.m's reaction. kumasi: mike is tracking what is in store for the first day of fall. reggie: good morning. you are watching abc 7 mornings, live on hulu live and wherever you stream. kumasi: it is we are to say the first day of fall because it was hot yesterday. mike: we have wild swings, and sometimes they are to the hot side. temperatures tumble just a little bit. happy a terminal equinox at 1220

kumasi is you are watching abc seven mornings live on hulu live and wherever you stream.e back. let's get a check on the forecast. >> can't wait to hear about it. glowing. share it. will set the table by looking at mount tam and the lack of marine layer clouds. we have the breezes in the north bay. when you were with us yesterday we were talking about a fire weather watch.

kumasi: also this morning, a high-tech pet robot.ound just like a dog. we will explain. reggie: now. kumasi: getaway. unless you have snacks. reggie: why do we need a robot dog? go down to your local shelter.

kumasi: >>> good morning, america. as we start this thursday with you, the concerning covid surge among children as president biden prepares to address the nation with his new pandemic plan. >>> this morning, a record number of infections among children with los angeles on the verge of becoming the first major school district to mandate vaccines in children over the age of 12. icu hospitalizations on the rise in the northwest and upper midwest as president biden prepares to lay out a new six-part strategy to tackle the delta variant. >>> overnight, mindy on the move. the new tropical storm slamming into the florida panhandle, fierce winds toppling semi trucks, fallen power lines sparking fires. we're tracking the latest this morning. >>> also this morning, texas abortion rights battle. the doj now preparing to sue the state, challenging that restrictive new law. >>> high-stakes recall. democrats put their full force behind california governor gavin newsom with days until the final vote. the balance of power in america'

kumasi is not here -- she is on vacation. dry, temperatures in the 50's in many areas. in the 60's at

kumasi is not here -- she is on vacation. we are seeing a beautiful view from the golden, quite breezy and dry, temperatures in the 50's in many areas. in the 60's at noon, 60's on the coast, 70's for the rest of us at 4:00 and notice the red flag warning in solano county for critical fire conditions there. and we have the beaches, heading into the day, so we will talk about that and the big warming trend two. jobina? jobina: san francisco university is delaying the start of university classes until 10:00 a.m., because of something the school is calling a nonspecific thread. campus police are investigating and students should stay in their dorms until that is completed. remote learning is continued as scheduled, and we will keep you posted as we learn more information. reggie: pfizer is one step closer into getting shots into the arms of children ages five to 11. the company says the two dose vaccine is safe for children, who responded with "robust antibodies." the doses were smaller than those given to kids 12 and up. a form

kumasi: good morning, everyone.wn the right-hand side. a live look at 80 here, it is a little bit busy as you travel west bound, making your way to the bay bridge toll plaza, completely clear there mike:. hi, mike. mike:hi, everybody. we are going to have issue with ozone and wildfire smoke to ease bay valleys as valley, poor -- s o our east bay valleyalley clara valley, poor air quality. kumasi: now it is time for "live with kelly and ryan." >> announcer: it's "live with kelly and ryan!" today, from the series, "fbi," jeremy sisto. and a performance from singer-songwriter, cam. plus, what does a beard and a bunch of pencils have in common? find out when we continue "live's record breaker week." all next on "live!" ♪ ♪ [cheers and applause] and now, here are kelly ripa and ryan seacrest! [cheers and applause] ♪ ♪ [cheers and applause] ♪ ♪ >> kelly: sorry. it's a girl

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kumasi: i am kumasi aaron. sue hall with a look at traffic.t peels back, hazy sunshine. temperatures four to eight degrees below average. tomorrow, still below average but hot. kumasi: now it is time for "live with kelly and ryan." have a good morning. deja vu: it's live with kelly and ryan. today, big screen star emily blunt. plus, from the action flick gunpowder milkshake, carla gugino and the author of yoga pant nation, lori gelman. plus, the national spelling bee champ shows off her other amazing talent. all next on live. ["rather be" by clean bandit] and now, here are kelly ripa and ryan seacrest. ♪ in the dark but i'll make it ♪ that's right, deja. that's us. we always travel together. anywhere kelly goes, i follow carrying her satchell. ♪ no place i'd rather be ♪ welcome to thursday, september 2nd. sorry i was about to say that, but i like that song. -it's all right. -i like that song. you know what i like, watching you play

kumasi: good morning everyone. here is a look at traffic.es today easing back on the heat throttle. 80's inland and the southbay. 60's at the coast. you do have an advisory for some smoke but for the most part our air quality is going to be healthy. kumasi: now it is time for live with kelly and ryan. >> announcer: it's "live with kelly and ryan!" today, actress diane lane. and where whipping up a holiday noodle -- four "dinner on a dime week." plus, we will open up the "inbox" to hear from you, our viewers. all next on "live!" ♪ ♪ [cheers and applause] and now, here are kelly ripa and ryan seacrest! [cheers and applause] ♪ ♪ >> ryan: we may have to throw this out to the "inbox." [cheers and applause] ♪ ♪ morning! [cheers and applause] >> kelly:

kumasi: a new cdc shows covert hospitalizations are likely to drop by nearly half in the next two weeks. that same model shows cases and deaths will continue to decline over the next four weeks. some medical experts warn we are not in the clear yet. >> i'm an optimistic person but i take the data with a grain of salt. kumasi: he says predictions could be accurate if we don't see another variant like delta and if authorizations are granted. reggie: other covid headlines. a california department of public health issuing a new order mandating vaccinations for all workers of adult and senior care facilities. they will terminate close to 600 employees who refuse to get vaccinated. company says 99% of its workforce is fully vaccinated and the chronicle reports san francisco health department dr. colfax is pricking we will wear masks in some form for the foreseeable future. he says it's possible the department will pull back some requirements. if you have questions about covid vaccines you can ask our vaccine team. >> dozen new laws intended to create more affordable housing. governor newsom s

kumasi: let's get a look at traffic.use we have a question 80 right at ashby on the blocking a couple of lanes. and in the opposite direction, which is why i brought in the map here. crashing west on 80 before ashby, supposed directions will have some ♪ come on, get your motor running ♪ you just head out on the highway ♪ looking for some tchotchkes ♪ and whatever comes our way ♪ yeah darlin, go make it happen mí amor, take the world in a love embrace ride all of your love at once and explode into space... ♪ born to be wild ♪ start your california road trip and visitcalifornia.com and there you have it- woah. wireless on the most reliable network nationwide. wow. -big deal! ...we get unlimited for just 30 bucks. sweet, i get that too and mine has 5g included. that's cool, but ours save us serious clam-aroonies. relax people, my wireless is crushing it. that's because you all have xfinity mobile with your internet. it's wireless so good, it keeps one upping itself. >> hey, bay area, live with kelly and ryan is coming up. 9

kumasi: thank you. >> hi, everybody.what we are seeing, an onshore breeze and marine layer around 3000 feet.

kristen: kumasi: do you think that is enough? do you want to see them keep the testing weekly option or should that be removed and everyone must get vaccinated? >> i think we have to step up and do even more. i want to commend californians for all they have done on vaccines but when you look at the strength of the delta variant and the possibility of future variance, the only thing that is going to prevent the most serious consequences is having a vaccine. i think we are moving to a place where there is no longer temporary approvals of some vaccines, we are seeing more calls to get booster shots. we need to accelerate the vaccine especially for young people between 12 and 17. we have to be ready as soon as the fda says children under 12 can get the vaccine. we have to be ready. that is going to keep us safe and keep our schools and businesses open and keep us all safe. kristen: in the bay area, communities are seeing 90% vaccination rates amongst students in high school. what do you feel about the vaccination mandate for students

kumasi: rude boy. mike: as we start this thursday morning together, millions of americans one step closer to a big boost. overnight the fda giving the green light to a third pfizer shot for people over 65, health care workers, teachers and more. this morning, how to know if you're eligible. the final decision on who will be first in line now in the cdc's hands. >>> border battle. our reporter on the scene in del rio, texas, where thousands of migrants remain. the governor of texas orders a steel wall of patrol cars to block them from crossing as democrats blast the biden administration over mass deportations. >>> search for suspects. as the nation experiences a dramatic spike in gun violence, teenage tragedy at the bus stop. a drive-by shooting killing a 16-year-old waiting to go to school. this morning, police hunting for this jeep. >>> new clues in the gabby petito investigation. a witness saying she saw gabby and her boyfriend three days after authorities said she was last seen. as investigators ste

kumasi: i saw you posted that. >>> good morning, america. as we take you through this tuesday, the gulf coast battered by hurricane nicholas. breaking overnight. hurricane nicholas making landfall in texas. torrential rain and intense storm surge flooding the streets. powerful winds reaching over 90 miles per hour. the storm on the move this morning. new orleans on flash flood watch again. and louisiana on edge, a double state of emergency for parts of the hard-hit south. ginger is live in the storm zone tracking it all. >>> back-to-school surge. nearly 500,000 children testing positive for covid in the last two weeks while a north carolina school district eliminates quarantines for close contacts after pushback from parents. this as the push for booster shots faces new backlash. >>> hot seat. secretary of state antony blinken grilled by congress over the chaotic withdrawal from afghanistan shifting the blame to the trump administration. >>> supermarket shock. grocery store prices on the rise. one of the country's largest chains saying custo

kumasi: thank you. now it is time for live kelly and ryan.ht. that's the most mobility i've had all year. >> kelly: very good. >> ryan: hey, good morning. oh. oh.

kumasi: we got more from what voters were thinking, new results from exit polls. morning and welcome, you are watching abc 7 mornings live on abc seven, hulu live and wherever you stream. mike: good morning. thank you for joining us. let us look at what is going on at the exploratory. -- exploratorium. ere ittle bit of cloud he a loodrizzle's.