and as you remember the devastating loma prieta earthquake that rocked the bay area 3 decades ago beingrepared is the most important thing you can do. so not turn your reporting kron 4 news. >>nexus 5 more fallout tonight on that unauthorized ballot dropboxes scandal across the state as california republicans say they will ignore a cease and desist order and it was the final day of confirmation hearings for supreme court nominee judge amy coney barrett. >>democrats calling the process a >>we do grave damage. to the supreme court by politicizing it in this way, but you just accused me breaking word. >>i want know. >>how you reach that conclusion. >>today was the final day of confirmation hearings for judge amy coney barrett, the supreme court nominee was not involved in today's hearings but there were still some fiery words exchanged our washington correspondent

tonight we look back at the loma prieta earthquake 31 years later. we want to get back to our breaking news we had at the top of the show. we now know at 100 homes were ev >>> okay, we want to get back to that breaking news we told you about at the top of the show. we now know that 100 homes were evacuated in vacaville. this is live look from a pg&e tower camera. there's a fire burning there on vine street that's west of i-80. information is limited at this time, but we'll make sure to keep you updated both on-air and online on our website. that's nbcbayarea.com. >>> well, we are facing record heat and wildfires like we just saw. but today also serves as a reminder of another danger we here in the bay area faced. today marks 31 years of the deadly loma prieta earthquake. the shaking lasted for 15 seconds. it caused the bay bridge to collapse as you see right there, other roadways collapsed as well. there was of course massive destruction in the marina. game three of the world series between the giants and a's also delayed due the shaking. and whereve

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just click on loma prieta epicenter in our trending bar. you can also check out our bay area revelations page featuring more about the quake including stories of people who survived it. >>> we've had a hot weekend so far but we are expecting a bit of a cool down, which is going to feel more like fall with halloween around the corner. >> probably over the course of next seven days eventually the temperatures will start to come down. but just over my shoulder is an upper air pattern that doesn't look so good if you want to find some rain and a big drop in those temperatures. we're going to have to watch for more north wind at times as we go through the next 5 or 7 days. let's talk about the temperatures outside right now. san francisco we really don't have anything in the way of fog. notice the view there and that is probably surprising. look at that, 73 degrees, humidity recovering a little bit at 47%. we have to work for the stratus surge, the fog to come up the coast by the golden gate tomorrow. that will be the first sign of the ocean air

>>good morning welcome back it's been 31 years since the powerful and deadly loma prieta earthquake hit area. a day that many people in the bay area will never forget more than 60 people died thousands more were injured. damages when into the hundreds of millions of dollars the nimitz freeway bay bridge experience collapses and san francisco's marina district sustain some heavy damage. now what many of the images you've been seen have been focused on what happened in san francisco and oakland. there was also distractions and in santa cruz county as well and that's was closer to the epicenter. kron four's gayle ong reports now on that from santa cruz. >>the shake it you see santa cruz and across the bay area lasted 15 seconds followed by a path of destruction 31 years ago mike jolson of santa cruz remembers he was on a bus took abrio college when the loma prieta earthquake hit just seeing these glass big windows break and then you know we pulled over. >>and then eventually the bus drove us to cumbria college where we heard you know that it was in her big earthquake in. >>downtown was lev

the powerful deadly loma prieta earthquake hit just after 5 o'clock in the evening. 63 people were killed thousands more were hurt and many of the images like the ones we're looking at right now. >>center around what happened in san francisco and oakland, but there was also destruction in santa cruz county which is much closer to the epicenter. kron four's gayle ong is there tonight and she has details. >>well it is a lively evening here in downtown santa cruz. we have a live band playing right across the street from me and you would never guess 3 decades ago much of this area was destroyed. >>the shake it you see santa cruz and across the bay area lasted 15 seconds followed by a path of destruction 31 years ago mike jolson of santa cruz remembers he was on a bus took abrio college when the loma prieta earthquake hit just seeing these glass big windows break and then you know we pulled over. >>and then eventually the bus drove us to cumbria college where we heard you know that it was in her big earthquake in. >>downtown was leveled much of pacific avenue in downtown santa cruz was in ruin

so as we mark the loma prieta anniversary, scientists and emergency teams are working to prepare thefrom hospital improvements to the impact of the covid crisis. we'll show you what's being done and how you can help protect your family. join us for the earthquake effect, staying safe, tomorrow night at 6:30 right here on abc7. >>> still ahead on abc7 news at 11:00, movie theaters are getting creative to lure customers in during the pandemic. private screenings aren't just for the rich and famous anymore. >>> and if you're looking for a break from the heat, it's heading our way. in fact, tomorrow significant cooling. i'll in business you have to be then do it all over again. comcast business gives you fast, reliable internet on the nation's largest gig-speed network. and now for a limited time, you can also get fast shipping- with amazon business prime essentials. so no matter what comes next, you'll always be ready to bounce forward. get started with powerful internet and voice for $64.90 a month, and ask how you can get one free year of amazon busines prime essentials on us. call or

the powerful in deadly loma prieta earthquake hit at just after 5 o'clock in the evening, 63 people were killed thousands more were hurt. >>we're seeing images there of the bay bridge and a lot of the images focused on what happened in san francisco and oakland, but there was also destruction in santa cruz county which was much closer to the epicenter kron four's gayle ong joins us now live from downtown santa cruz with how they're remembering the anniversary. >>yeah just dean and jonathan you talk to the folks here and you will bump into someone who remembers where they were their story, everyone has a different story a very lively night here in downtown santa cruz, there's a band playing behind me you would never guess 3 decades ago this area was destroyed. >>the shake it you see santa cruz and across the bay area lasted 15 seconds followed by a path of destruction 31 years ago mike jolson of santa cruz remembers he was on a bus took abrio college when the loma prieta earthquake hit just seeing these glass big windows break and then you know we pulled over. >>and then eventually the bu

and as you remember the devastating loma prieta earthquake that rocked the bay area 3 decades ago being prepared is the most important thing you can do. so not turn your reporting kron 4 news if you are heading to hawaii. you can now skip that state's 14 day quarantine as long as you test negative for covid 1972 hours before arriving today covid testing started at a second site at the open airport, the state of hawaii has designated the open airport has his first certified travel planner. >>the airport is now offering the free test to travelers in front of the main passenger terminal complex as well as at its first testing facility was opened october 6 that site is located at the airports northfield on ehrhardt road the testing process does take some planning and research most important things to remember is to get the test from a trusted partner tests must be taken within 72 hours of departure. everyone 5 years old and older must test negative to avoid quarantine. >>make sure to upload negative test results to the safe travels website 24 hours before departure to get to or code. upon a

we're showing you down here into santa clara county and down in the south bay, there's loma prieta. you can see it all. blue skies for miles. air quality is reading good here. get outside and enjoy the air today. and here's something else. the golden gate bridge showing you a strong onshore surge right now. it looks more like august, july or august out here than it does october. look at the view looking north. those are the marin headlands. the marina would be over there. there's a real intense onshore surge which is going to make monday morning kind of misty at times. we might get a little bit of light rain out of this along the coast. and it could be an issue for fog. if you still have a monday morning commute, and it's anywhere near the coast o plan on going slow tomorrow morning. 92 in concord. you can see why i would say that. this gets us ahead to 6:00, 7:00 tomorrow morning and we filled in a good part of the bay. we've pulled in a blanket through the petaluma gap. you'll see that through sonoma county tomorrow. it will help a little with the fire fight. we're going to jump a

it served as a community gathering spot following the 1989 loma prieta earthquake, leading to their motto, community in a cup. two noteworthy events listed by farley's are the pet parade and safe coffee show. the business also gives local artists a space to showcase their art and continuously centers their business around creating a safe place to have public engagement and discussions. the core feature tradition the business must maintain is coffee shop. item 2-c is the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender historical society. the business is a nonprofit organization founded in 1985 and officially incorporated in 1986. the glbt historical society focused on advanced public respect for the diverse genders and sexual identifies relates to lgbtq communities and their cultures. since 1990, the organization has maintained a public reading room for his archives. it is one of the only museums in the world dedicated specifically to queer history and culture. the glbt historical society's contributions have been well documented in books, articles, presentations, and scholarly work. item 2-d is san b

. >>> more than three decades after the loma prieta quake, scientists are working to prepare the areabig one. we'll show you what's being done in the bay area. why did we choose to give plastic bottles a second life in our kitchen fronts? ♪ ♪ it's just one of our commitments to a more sustainable future. for the planet, and those who'll inherit it. ikea. make the dream yours. >>> starting tomorrow, fare collection will resume on transit district buses. ac transit began rear door boarding and eliminated on board fare collection at the start of the pandemic. they're retrofitted with face guard shields. there is a six-foot clearance between bus operators and most travelers. >>> in the south bay, several generations of neighbors saluted a world war ii veteran who celebrated his 95th birthday. boy scouts there unfolding an american flag in john atwell's honor. atwell was drafted into the army when he was only a little bit older than these teens are now, at the age of 19, and fought in the battle of the bulge to liberate europe from the nazis. the celebration was quite a surprise. >> overwh

now we live in earthquake country and saturday marks the 31st years since that deadly tragic loma prieta earthquake. and scientists have been saying since then we are due for another big one kron 4 sanaz tahernia joins us now live from the newsroom with more on the state's effort to all help us be prepared for a big quake case knots. >>i just seen says californians we all remember the earthquake drills in grade school and alarm would ring in the middle of klaas you then take cover under your desk and wait for the or the fake earthquake to pass and today state officials conducted its annual statewide fire drill called the great california shakeout that the state's office of emergency services joined the state geologist the state seismic safety commission and the state assembly to emphasize the importance of earthquake preparedness and to highlight i shake earthquake early warning app now those who have them i shake app downloaded onto their smartphones received 1015 today. that earthquake was coming. participants were then told to drop cover and hold on average a state experiences about 1

. >>> more than three decades after the 1989 loma prieta area, preparing for the next big one. being done in the bay area and how you can help protect your family. please join us for "the earthquake effect: staying safe" tonight at 6:30, here on abc 7. >>> the redwood police activities league is asking for toy and book donations for the upcoming holidays. last year they collected more than 12,000 toys for nearly 500 families that needed assistance. you can drop off donations at any redwood city fire station or police department or at one of the dozen participating businesses. due to the current covid-19 restrictions this year, the christmas toy and book drive has been redesigned for social distancing and safety. >>> in the south bay, several generations of neighbors saluted a world war ii veteran who celebrated his 95th birthday. ♪ boy scouts unfolded an american flag in john atwell's honor. he was drafted into the army when he was only a little bit older than these teens are now, at the age of 19. atwell fought in the battle of the bulge to liberate europe from the nazis. the

. >>> more than three decades after the 1989 loma prieta earthquake, scientists and emergency teams areorking to prepare the bay area for the next big one, from hospital improvements to predicting future dwaquakes to the impact the covid crisis, we'll show you what's being done in the bay area and how you can help protect your family. please join us for "the earthquake effect: staying safe" tonight at 6:30, here on abc 7. it's rising. the pain is coming. >>> welcome back. here is a live look out there, looking out on the sunrise here on this sunday morning. so pretty to tee that as the sun comes up. >>> the redwood police activities league is asking for toy and book donations for the upcoming holidays. last year they collected more than 12,000 toys for nearly 500 families that needed assistance. you can drop off donations at any redwood city fire station or police department or at one of the dozen participating businesses. due to the current covid-19 restrictions this year, the christmas toy and book drive has been redesigned for social distancing and safety. >>> in the south bay, sever

you can see loma prieta and downtown san jose and your air quality is good. not only here, but bay area wide. that deserves at least a moment to celebrate. hopefully you had a chance to get outside today and breathe it all in. there's good reason to believe much of today will be okay. but having said that, i have to show you the official forecast put out by the bay area air quality management district. while we do have a lot of green here in the north bay, this makes perfect sense as long as the fire is going. forecast is unhealthy for sensitive groups, so stay on top of the air quality for you before you go out for the long marathon run. and there's the east bay as well just because you're inland and you always kind of get stuck by some of the worst air quality. it's good now and a reason to believe they will be pretty good. but here is the accumulated rainfall for friday through sunday. and that looks pretty promising. this is one forecast model. i know there's some numbers on here. i don't want us to get too tied up on how much rain we might get out of thi

i cannot site pre-loma prieta earthquake codes to current building requirements. now, let's briefly examine planning's response to the appeal letter. the response, again, sites the 1997 memo, and i quote. the department determined in that exemption that six dwelling units would have essentially the same impact, whether they're provided in one structure or six, end quote. the response also acknowledges the year 2000 resolution but dismisses key language, highlighted her in yellow. this language is precisely contrary to the determination i just quoted and precisely excludes structures like the project from qualifying for a class 3 exemption. finally, it sites a paragraph from ceqa which sets certainty as the bar for common sense exemption. we believe that the project and its review did not meet this bar. now let's shift to the sponsor's response to the appeal letter. the sponsor uses a photo, shown on the left, which purposes to show that there's ample room in the alleywaytor two people to -- alleyway for two people to pass each other. if you'll look closely, one ca