if you are driving around the likes of healdsburg cloverdale eventually up into mendocino county like the ukiah. we are seeing some light shower activity on and off up there as well as along highway one along the sonoma and mendocino coast lines. other than that, it's dry. it's mild. it's a little cloudy, but skies will clear into the afternoon. 40's and 50's for current temperatures with the oakland and alameda egypt. 52 dublin, livermore, concord pittsburgh and san francisco each right at 50 degrees while santa rosa notably a little bit cooler at 42 degrees currently santa rosa. you're 8 degrees cooler than yesterday. in fact. so if you stepped outside around the same time yesterday and got the feel. well, this morning just feeling that much colder winds moving in from the coast. one of the reasons we're seeing that cloud cover pushing in our direction from the west. unfortunately, we're not going to be tapping into much of the rainfall that the passing system is bringing to areas further north in california that means today a mostly cloudy start skies. gradually clearing towards th

>> there is a sligchance that we'll see an isolated shower for north bay hills, lake county, mendocino county. that's about it. we are starting with clear skies, high def doppler showing quiet weather as we start our day. we picked up about a tenth to a half inch of rain. you see the skies clearing, a few clouds in san francisco. we are in the 30s and 40s. it's a chilly start. gab that jacket if you are heading out possibly for work or school. through the afternoon, a mix of sun and clouds. 57 san francisco, 59 oakland, 61 san jose, 64 concord. we are going to see that sunshine but again that little chance to see an isolated shower for north bay hills. let's check with gianna, tracking a crash on 880. >>> good morning. it is causing a few brake lights south 880 at stephenson boulevard, two trucksthe red on censors. really slow conditions down to about six miles per hour as you head through. it's backed up to 84. your best bet is use 680 as an alternate or surface streets if you have that option. a couple other things, there is a car fire on 280 near geneva. that is blocked for fire crews. the

. >> because it has been so dry the governor declared a state of emergency for sonoma and mendocino county. the water district in marin county is the first to issue mandatory restrictions this year. >>> sonoma county officials are expected to proclaim a drought emergency on tuesday. they say they have never seen like sonoma this low at this time of year. they are asking people to start conserving now. the spokesperson for sonoma water said like sonoma is the primary water source for about 600,000 customers in the north bay. the lake get this water strictly from rainfall, not snowmelt. >> it is really worrisome. >> it is depressing. we come every weekend and to see this where the water usually is and where it is now. >> sonoma county water officals say depending on the success of conservation efforts now, that will dictate what mandatory restrictions will look like later this summer. >>> a live look to the east bay where officials could declare a stage i drought. the board of directors is meeting on tuesday and they will decide whether or not to officially declare a stage i drought. if they

. >>> on the fire watch, new video of some crews battling a wildfire in mendocino county. the so-called turnout fire has been burning between ukiah and boonville. it now covers about 185 acres. he's only 20% contained. >>> taking a live look outside, beautiful, sunny day inland, at least, a little fog along the coast. paul heggen is here and we could actually see some rain in the forecast? please say it is so. >> believe it or not and we are not doing some bait and switch belated april fools trick here. we are talking actual rain chances which is good because we already have that turnout fire burning in mendocino county. we start with the conditions there. with outlined with the hotspots are to the southwest of the northeast of boonville. temperatures on the middle parts of the 60s, the humidity levels climb. the problem that they are battling is first of all the terrain but weatherwise it is the gusty wind. sustained wind and their racing along, some gusts up to 30 miles an hour, the wind is going to remain elevated to the rest of tonight. here's the good news. we are loo

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a drought emergency here in mendocino county and in sonoma counties. we have a emergency declaration and emergency order. that allows us to build an executive order that allows us to build on an interpretive manner as conditions persist and present themselves to add other counties to that list as necessary. but we're taking a sequential approach. we're taking a targeted approach and we're taking approach based upon actual conditions on the ground again. california many parts one body, not just the water system, and we have to recognize the distinctive. issues that persist in various parts of the state of california. this action follows a syriza of actions the state has been taking over the course of last many, many months. in november of last year, we dusted off our drought task force we organized and convened an internal team represented by the folks you see on your left on my right that began the process of new of looking at strategies as it relates to easing our regulatory framework making available strategies and techniques to address in real time.

oh, one and eventually up into mendocino county to also around the russian river during bill. you are looking at some light shower activity as well. as you can see that green there on the radar current temperatures in the 40's and 50's oakland here at 52 along with alameda san mateo, hayward and fremont each at 51 and then some 40's up in the north bay with santa rose at 42 petaluma at 46 degrees. santa ros', our biggest difference from yesterday down 8 degrees and we are seeing a cool onshore breeze this morning, which is going to keep us relatively mild all the way through the day even as skies clear out into the afternoon will be holding on to the 60's for your daytime highs. one of your cooler days of this forecast talking more dry weather, more sunshine still to come in the rest of your forecast. >> john, thank you for that. as you hit the road this morning. let's start with a look at the bay bridge heading into the city to the fremont street exit under 10 minutes for your drive time this morning. i'm notfseeing any major accidents or hot spots for that matter. so hopeful

governor newsome was in mendocino county today to declare a drought emergency there. in sonoma county. >> and as our ashley zavala explains, he's directing state agencies to prepare in case conditions become extreme. >> this particular lake standing in what should be 40 feet under water. governor gavin newsom declared drought emergencies in mendocino and sonoma counties. wednesday you can't focus this state. >> has a one size fits all solution. meaning we have to target our solutions. regionally. parts of the state or in extreme conditions like this. other parts of our state are not fixed very in sync, the kind of extreme conditions that we're experiencing here. the governor noted both county lake capacities are extremely low prompting the declaration. if you're in a different part of the state. you probably need to know that this will one day happened to you. >> so that's to the point of where all californians here we all need to be doing our part when we have such widespread conditions. but wednesday marked the 3rd time in about 2 weeks. the governor said he's not re

this move comes after the governor declared a drought emergency for sonoma and mendocino counties. declaration makes it possible for the counties to access different forms of financial drought assistance. it means the governor of the state would be able to step in and stop farmers from pulling water from the russian river. we are hearing from other bay area counties. county leaders in contra costa county saying they're fine with their water levels now and they don't foresee any restrictions being put in place but are urging folks to just use good judgment and try to use a little bit of restraint. we're also hearing that some city leaders are expected to speak in honor of earth day and also to explain some of the measures they're taking to control both the wildfire and the drought. santa clara county supervisor will be speaking at 12:30, at the fire building there in santa clara and san francisco mayor breed will speak about some of the climate change and some of the things the city and county will be doing to protect the environment. all is well out here. it doesn't take much for t

crews battling a wildfire in mendocino county. cal fire shared these photos of what it is like on the fire lines. crews working across steep terrain. it is burning between ukiah and the town of boonville. the fire has grown to 185 acres. after starting yesterday, this evening it is 20% contained. >>> in case of emergency, the sonoma county sheriff's department wants people to pick up the evacuation packs like these. they say putting one on before you leave your house will save first responders time. they will know they can move onto the next property and in unincorporated areas. the department is holding drive- through distributions. the first the tags at a sheriff's station during business hours. though, so far in 2021, we have been completely dry in downtown san francisco in april but that will change as we head into the weekend. details about an actual chance of rain coming up in the forecast. >>> from a shortage to a >>> after not having enough supply of the vaccine for weeks, santa clara county now finds it self with a surplu

(upbeat music) get the food you love >>> a live look at mendocino county were governor gavin newsom is announcing state action to bolster resistance to drought in support of vulnerable communities. >>> keeping an eye on the virtual summit going on now hosted by the nature conservancy. experts say we are living in our planets determining decade. making this the world's last chance to avoid a climate catastrophe. >>> we have the chance to bring oceans back to healthy abundance by 2050 if we act now. >> we say it is the environment or the economy. it is okay to prioritize the economy over the environment. but then when the environment is gone, you don't have much of an economy left. >> the speakers include dolores, jerry brown, and dr. jane goodall. >>> back to school for some unified students today. san jose unified is capping classes at 50% in elementary and middle schools. in newark, schools were reopen next week for students who want to return during a meeting. the board decided to return to in person learning even their teachers voted twice against it. >>> san francisco, small venues

yesterday governor gavin newsom declared drought emergency for sonoma and mendocino counties, both parte russian river watershed. that means water restrictions for 700 vineyards, farmers, home water suppliers. as spring and summer progresses and grasslands get drier, more counties could be added and we expect that to the regional drought list. of course that adds the concern of wildfires and smoke, something that was really awful last year g at lin santa ara is going to be making an announcement today, multi million dollar grant program where small businesses and nonprofits will be able to apply to buy and install smoke filtration systems for their buildings. so that announcement is expected at 12:30 in santa clara. we will carry that live on cbsn bay area. back to you. >>> our eye on earth coverage continues with a live look at the white house. president joe biden will host 40 world leaders in a virtual summit on climate today. biden administration is reviving plan to poise on invasive house mice off coast of san francisco. the mice has over run the colony and are wreaking havoc on the

the other county governor newsom declared a drought emergency is in mendocino county. carly lake mendocino is extremely low. but governor sign an executive order which includes identified watersheds natural resources and communities at risk and planning for potential drought responses. there. governor also noted that a statewide drought emergency is not his administration's plan least not right now. >> we have to target our solutions. regionally. parts of the state or in extreme conditions like this. other parts of our state are not fixed. they're in sync, the kind of extreme conditions you can't focus this state has a one size fits all solution. i anticipate being strategic and targeted in terms of the formal emergency declarations as needed. >> the governor will provide more money for drought problems in his updated state budget. that plan should be out in the next few weeks. while water control measures have not been introduced in those counties yet. there are some restrictions already in place right here in the bay area. marin county washing cars and homes van. you

you can see an isolated shower across lake county, mendocino county, chance of wet weather for you closera weather system to our north. tuesday, more sunshine with temperatures on the rise. though it was great to have that rain, it really did not do much to impact our drought. we are looking at a severe to extreme drought. this is a big concern for us as we look to wildfire season in the summer. as we look to daytime highs, taking you hour by hour with temperatures again in the 50s and 60s this afternoon. tomorrow morning generally in the 40s to start our day and tomorrow in the afternoon, temperatures on the rise. it's still cool along the coast but we are talking 60s and 70s inland and around the bay tomorrow. it gets warmer still, check out wednesday and thursday. we are talking around the bay and inland into 70s and 80s, still mild friday and into the weekend. but that extended forecast, several days, we are looking at dry quiet weather for us. i wish i could tell you we had more rain in the forecast but at this point temps are warming as we look to the rest of the week. back to you.

both in sonoma county in mendocino county and it has pushed to noma county board of supervisors to askelp from the governor but asking the governor to take it a step further asking the federal government and the hope is that we can get some resources, some funding and get some help because we know it's only going to get worse. this after governor newsom visited lake mendocino back on april 21st. so he's seen it with his own eyes after that, he proclaimed a state of emergency in sonoma and mendocino counties due to the concerning conditions seen in the russian river watershed lake mendocino is at 43% of target capacity and lake sonoma is at 63%. both of the lowest to the date that has been seen by these officials declaring a local drought emergency provide sonoma county with more resources to support the economy and the agricultural industry that could be the most impacted in this area. one supervisor even said this drought would have larger impact than just the drinking water or the can survation efforts that we don't have to put in this could really affect the local agriculture which

we will go to 66 in san rafael, 68 for santa rosa, and low 70s as you get up to mendocino county. to show you the warming trend for the inland number, we will see them climb a bit into the later part of this week. in fact, we will see more mid- 70s show up by the time we get into the weekend. there is 74 often saturday. but past that, sunday to monday of next week, we go even further than that, mid-70s, plenty of sunshine and no rain. none in the next seven days and probably not for much of april the way it is looking in the long range forecast at this point. back to you. >> thank you, derek. >>> increasing diversity in the airline industry. the new plan to train thousands of pilots over the next decade. . >>> looking atthe airline e trtravel boboom as momore ameri get vavaccinated. . southwhwest just a announced p to brining baback more ththan 2 pilolots who wewere on l leave the pandemic. they will l return to work on june 1. delta, american and united have also made similar plans. >>> united airlines has announced a new plan to train 5,000 pilots by 2030. at least half will be

crews are still working to put out a wild fire in mendocino county. the so-called turnout fire has burned 200 acres. 25% contained. overnight temperatures helped firefighters make progress, but the steep terrain continues to create challenges. >>> beginning tomorrow, you can make reservations for day trips into yosemite national park. those visits will begin may 21st. reservations will be limited and are expected to fill up quickly. they will cost $35 per vehicle. >>> well worth the price i would say, paul. >> and then some. i think. it is a steal at almost any price. almost. let's take a look at what's happening out there weather wise. we have some rain on the radar. let's look at napa county where the rain continues to fall. what you are not seeing on high- def doppler, any new cloud to ground lightning strikes. we don't have any lightning symbols. that is a sign that this is weakening. also, the lack of any of that red color. this whole thing will collapse as it continues trending southward. napa, you will at least get a light shower, whether or no

partly sunny skies tracking a weather system to our north, could bring isolated shower, lake, mendocino county, you could catch a spotty shower this afternoon, closer to that r nor tomorrow, more sunshine and temperatures on the rise. so the start of our warm up as we look to your tuesday. high pressure is building in for us. we will warm things mid week so wednesday and thursday is the warmest days out of the extended forecast. we picked up a tenth to a half inch of rain yesterday. that was a welcome sight for sure. it's been a month and a half since we've had the widespread rain. we need more of it. at this point we are in severe to extreme drought for the bay area, a big concern as we head into wildfire season. sun set at 7:55 and sunrise at 6:18 tomorrow morning. with your hour by hour temperature forecast it will be a cool day with highs in the 50s and 60s. tomorrow we are starting in the 40s for many of us. then tomorrow in the afternoon we are looking at temperatures warming up, many of us into the 60s and 70s. the extended forecast and what you can expect, warming up tuesday and especi

. >> reporter: governor newsom has declared a regional drought emergency in both sonoma and mendocino counties. these declarations make it possible for those counties to access different forms of drought assistance because, as we know, we are well below where we should be in terms of rain water. so, again, many of the folks i spoke with on board with that decision. it begins next saturday. we have more details listed on our website. we should also note we did have a chance to speak with county leaders in contra costa county. right now they do not believe they will impose any restrictions. they believe their water supply is at okay levels. although, they are encouraging folks in the county to use the water with -- excuse me, to conserve the water, just use it sparringly, if at all possible. live in mill valley, cierra johnson, today in the bay. >> thank you, cierra. the fog is sticking around there. microclimate weather, we have here meteorologist kari hall with a look of what we can expect throughout the bay area. kari? >> yeah. we've been looking at very dry conditions and the update of the d

the sonoma county mendocino county reservoirs looking lower than they ever have before. and this is really concerned sonoma county, a board of supervisors so much so they're not even saying we just want the state's help. we want the federal government's help. they need resources and funding to deal with this because there's going to be some aftermath and it's not just going to be for you. and i in our homes. it's also going to be for our agricultural industry and that's a big concern. but this shouldn't be a surprise to governor newsome because he visited some of our reza wars back on april 21st. he then proclaimed a state of emergency in sonoma and mendocino counties due to the concerning condition seen in the russian river watershed lake mendocino is at 43% of target capacity in lake sonoma is at 62%. both the lowest they've seen say officials declaring a local drought emergency provide sonoma county with more resources and that could even mean funding to support not only our economy here but also the agricultural industry, one supervisor even said this drought could ha

. >>> the governor up in mendocino county today talking drought, but you don't have to go that far to how drought is already changing the lives here in marin county. >>> find out how amazon's alexa could help you find some school districts are just now reopening for in person learning, so you may be surprised to learn that a group of public schools on the peninsula have had students on campus for nearly the entire school year. we explain how they got past the fear of the pandemic to keep kids in the classroom. >> reporter: when it comes to education, for most people this has been a lost year, but there is one small district in the bay area were things have been remarkably normal, and there may be a lesson in it for all of us about how they chose to deal with the pandemic. the sound of children playing is nothing new here. the five schools in the city's district again bringing the littlest kids back to byhed of october all kids are back in the clcty eato reop a long time they were the only one. >> we definitely thought that more districts would be following more quickly and no judgment

. >>> sonoma and mendocino counties are under a drought emergency and it could be just the beginning. governor newsom gave the order yesterday but stopped short of declaring statewide drought. however counties could be next. in marin, the hills are parched and ranchers are forecasting losses concerned their grass fed cattle won't have enough to feed on. we have continuing coverage all morning and on kpix.com/drought with a link to conditions in your zip code. >>> the family of an oakland man who died while being arrested is demanding answers and transparency. more than 100 people gathered for a vigil, small park in alameda where officers tried to contain gonzales late monday. as they tried to handcuff him, there was a scuffle and he suffered a medical emergency but the family says that does not add up as mario was a healthy 26-year-old man. >> we know there was no schedule because mario was in the a violent person. >> i am calling for independent investigation in addition to the sheriffs office. i am heart sick. this is a young man. this shouldn't have happened. >> his family wants to

. >>> while in the north bay, governor newsom declared a drought emergency for sonoma and mendocino county. the governor traveled to mendocino and stood on the ground that should be covered by water. the state needs to change the way it manages the water supply due to climate change. >> we need to think, act with sense of urgency. think differently and approach the challenges with a laser precision that you can't approach this statement as a one state changes all solution. >> and we are in a drought situation. 99% of the state is in a drought. we need rain and some is coming. >> unfortunately it's not enough. but we will take anything. >> absolutely dan and ama. at this point the tkrou doubt is so bad we cannot get one storm to make up for the month of deficit we're now facing. san francisco just over 8 inches of rain. it's the fourth driest water year to date on record. when you take a look at the entire state pretty much everyone in california in a drought with the exception of the far northwestern corner of the state. so yeah it's pretty bad here and as you take a look, locally not much

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we're talking about mendocino county. bars don't serve food. indoor gyms can open at 50% capacity. and outdoor live events are open. >>> close to moving to the yellow, but in order for that to happen, the counties have to have a case rate below two cases per 100,000 people and a positivity rate below 2%. right now both counties meet that criteria as long as the case rates as the positivity rates don't go up, they will likely move next week. >>> a comparison to george floyd. the family of an oakland man who died after a confrontation with police says their son's death was similar to floyd's death. mario gonzalez died last week after a confrontation with alameda police. his family was allowed to see police body cam video and says the officers put their knees on gonzales' neck, choking him out of oxygen. we spoke to the family today. >> reporter: the similarities between the deaths of george floyd and mario gonzalez are striking, but there is one key difference. no witness that we know of who pulled out their cell phone and started recording, which is why the family of mario gonzalez g

tonight, sonoma and mendocino counties are under a drought emergency and it could be just the beginning. governors and gave the order today but stopped short of declaring a statewide drought. however, more counties could be next. in marin county, the hills are parched, ranchers already forecasting losses, concerned that their grass fed cattle will not have enough to feed on. >> when i look around i see hills that are turning brown. this year we've already sold 50 thousand only have 100 cows. >> it is kind of scary to see and witness, it's only april. >>> let's take an live look at squaw valley where there is some concern. new information on the state of the snowpack. there is not much of it. darren peck is here to break it down. >> for obvious reasons, the snowpack in the sierra is at the front lines for the changes happening in our state from climate change. but what has happened over the last three weeks has raised eyebrows of researchers. it looks fine when you look at it on the satellite hurried but you've got to look in the snowpack to measure the water content. on april 1st we wer

sonoma and mendocino counties now under a drought emergency. nearly the entire state is in trouble right now, but the governor stopped short of declaring a statewide drought. and in marin county, with the hills parched, ranchers are concerned that grass-fed cattle won't have enough to feed on. ranchers are forecasting losses with no rain in sight. >> it's kind of scary to see, to witness it, this is only april, you know? >> so 2014 was bad. this is going to be worse. >> reporter: as conditions persist and present themselves to add other counties to that list as necessary. >> darren peck is in for paul this evening. and darren, you were saying the snow is melting at a record pace right now in the sierra. >> yeah, liz, on the other side of the state some unprecedented changes to tell you about. in the sierra snow pack just over to last three weeks. looks great when you look at it from space, but you're only seeing the surface level of the snow, which you have to cor is how much water is being stored in that snow pack. that's what matters most to u

. >>> while in the north bay, governor newsom declared a drought emergency for sonoma and mendocino county. the governor traveled to mendocino and stood on the ground that should be covered by water. the state needs to change the way it manages the water supply due to climate change. >> we need to think, act with sense of urgency. think differently and approach the challenges with a laser precision that you can't approach this statement as a one state changes all solution. >> and we are in a drought situation. 99% of the state is in a drought. we need rain and some is coming. >> unfortunately it's not enough. but we will take anything. >> absolutely dan and ama. at this point the tkrou doubt is so bad we cannot get one storm to make up for the month of deficit we're now facing. san francisco just over 8 inches of rain. it's the fourth driest water year to date on record. when you take a look at the entire state pretty much everyone in california in a drought with the exception of the far northwestern corner of the state. so yeah it's pretty bad here and as you take a look, locally not much

mendocino county just above sonoma being in the yellow tier means that bars that don't serve food with open at 25% capacity. indoor gyms, wineries, tasting rooms can open at 50% capacity, and outdoor live events are allowed at 67% capacity. marin in san francisco counties are likely to move into the yellow tier next week if they keep their case rates below 2 per 100,000 people and positivity rates below 2%. >>> a live look in san diego, where businesses bouncing back as the pandemic tapers off. it's not just from locals. merchants say visitors are starting to return in popular tourist areas adding to the boom. >> reporter: i do believe people are feeling a lot more relaxed, inside and outside, wherever they're going and making people happy and they want to come out and see color again and beauty. >> of course the reasons for the rebound are two-fold, with more people becoming fully vaccinated, cases are also down significantly from some of the peak numbers that we saw in san diego. starting today, small businesses across california can start applying for the final round of stimulus rel

today, he declared a regional drought emergency in sonoma and mendocino counties. he did stop short of declaring a statewide drought. these for now. the declaration makes different forms of drought assistance available for those two counties. >> we need to think, act with a sense of urgency, think differently. and approach the challenges with a laser-like recognition that you can't focus this state as a one size fits all solution. >> and it's pretty jarring just to see where he's speaking from. notice where it is. it tells the story, the dwofr nor speaking from the dry lake bed of lake mendocino, normally fed by the russian river. how dire is this situation? jeff, what is the realistic expectation for this drought and the fire season around the corner? >> well, we have -- we are looking ahead towards five months of our typical dry season, so everything just continues to go downhill from here, when at least it comes to those drought conditions. now, let's get a look right now and show you what it's showing on the current trend. you can see 76.97% of california in a s

governor newsom has declared a drought emergency for sonoma and mendocino counties. both are part of the watershed and this is the latest map for california showing nearly the entire state in trouble. however, governor stop short of declaring a statewide drought and issuing water conservation mandates. the regional emergency freeze up drought assistance for both counties in the governor issued the declaration while standing in a cracked dry lake bed at lake mendocino. >> i am standing currently 40 feet underwater or should be 40 feet underwater and oftentimes we overstate the word historic, but this is indeed a historic moment and historic for this particular lake mendocino, which is at 43% of its capacity at this time of year. this is without precedent and accordingly, lake sonoma nearby is at 62% also without precedent, all part of this russian river watershed. >> the declaration could also allow the state to crack down on farmers pulling water from the russian river. >>> coming up we hear from a marin county rancher who is already taking drastic steps to prepare f

. >>> fire watch now and crews are working to put out that wildfire in mendocino county. the so-called turnout fire has burned about 200 acres. it is 25% contained. they say that cooler temperatures overnight help them make progress, but the steep terrain is very challenging. and a live look outside right now and it is very windy and some locations. a little bit of good news. it does look like rain is returning to the bay area. >> that is great news. policy with the forecast. it is already raining it sounds like in northern california. >>> we did have a few showers and the thunderstorm made its way into northern napa county within the past few hours and there is some still rainfall in the neck corner gh we have not seen any lightning strikes within the last hour, which is a sign it is weakening but if we zoom out and put it in motion, you can see the shower that was trying to move into napa fell apart as it moves through and down here but still some rain for the moment, but that will also fall apart over the next hour or so as the sun goes down. we do have more rain in th

. >>> cal fire crews busy this evening in mendocino county pick of the so-called turnout fire burning between ukiah and boonville now covers 185 acres. last check it was 20% contained. the video from overnight and these pictures are shown fire crews working in the steep rugged terrain access to that fire pretty difficult, also. let's get to paul because glad we got a little rain in the forecast because it is dry. >> abnormally dry already at this point in the season so just a little bit of rain, it's not going to raise the rainfall deficit but it certainly would help. what they need is the wind to die down. you guys at the upper right- hand corner of the screen, temperatures are around 80 degrees but in the higher terrain with that fire is located, temperatures have been in the upper 60s and low 70s. the humidity is low, 25 to 30% and the wind is still gusty. they will remain gusty as we head into this evening and overnight though they should relax somewhat. fire crews will take anyone, any lighter winds that decides to show itself. it is still pretty far down the line come in the for

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governor newsom taking action today, he declared a regional drought emergency in sonoma and mendocino countiesut stopped short of declaring a statewide drought for now. he's specifically targeting the russian river watershed. the declaration makes different forms of drought assistance for the counties, sonoma and mendocino. california could take quick action on stopping farmers and others from pulling water from the russian river. >> we need to think, act with a sense of urgency, think differently and approach the challenges with a laser-like recognition that you can't focus this state as a one-size-fits-all solution. >> and you notice where he is there. the governor is speaking from a dry lakebed of lake mendocino, which is normally fed by the russian river. his order does not mandate water conservation. in marin county, it's a different story. there will be some water rationing beginning next month. the marin water board voted unanimouslytis that will apply about 200,000 marin county. things like washing cars, refilling swimming pools and power washing homes will be prohibited. right now, th

this morning governor newsom declared drought emergency for sonoma and mendocino counties. both are part of the russian river watershed. lack of rain from the dry winter has some counties in bay area clamping down on water use and getting ready for more wildfire smoke. let's go to kiet do who is live at a santa clara county fire station in saratoga. >> reporter: in the south bay, elected officials are capitalizing on today's earth day with their own announcement in a couple hours. we'll hear from elected officials who will be talking about multi million dollar grant program where small businesses and nonprofits can get money to buy and install air filtration systems. last year's brutal wildfire season that choked northern california with smoke is still on everyone's minds. ranchers in marin have been watching for signs of drought and evidence has been mounting for sometime. hills that should be lush green are starting to fade and grass that covers them is in many places barely six inches high. in wine country lake mendocino and sonoma are well below normal levels. governor n

the governor has declared a drought emergency in mendocino county as well.or more on that, we've got kron four's, ashley zavala. >> this particular lake standing in what should be 40 feet under water. governor gavin newsom declared drought emergencies in mendocino and sonoma counties. wednesday you can focus this state. >> has a one size fits all solution. meaning we have to target our solutions. regionally. parts of the state or in extreme conditions like this. other parts of our state are not fixed. they're in sync, the kind of extreme conditions that we're experiencing here. the governor noted both county lake capacities are extremely low prompting the declaration. if you're in a different part of the state. you probably need to know that this will one day happen to you. >> so that's to the point of where all californians here we all need to be doing our part when we have such widespread conditions. but wednesday marked the 3rd time in about 2 weeks. the governor said he's not ready to declare a statewide drought emergency. i anticipate. >> being strategi

governor gavin newsom declared drought emergencies in mendocino and sonoma counties. can focus this state. >> has a one size fits all solution. meaning we have to target our solutions. regionally. parts of the state or in extreme conditions like this. other parts of our state are not fixed. they're in sync, the kind of extreme conditions that we're experiencing here. the governor noted both county lake capacities are extremely low prompting the declaration. if you're in a different part of the state. you probably need to know that this will one day happen to you. >> so that's to the point of where all californians here we all need to be doing our part when we have such widespread conditions. but wednesday marked the 3rd time in about 2 weeks. the governor said he's not ready to declare a statewide drought emergency. i anticipate. >> being strategic and targeted in terms of the formal emergency declarations as needed. wait will be strategic based upon conditions as they take place newsom's administration is preparing for extreme conditions. another drought year could b

governor newsom declared drought emergency for sonoma and mendocino counties. some counties in the bay area clamping down on water use and preparing for drought. >>> napa seeing major slow down in interest for vaccination appointments days after eligibility expansion, a sign the bay area may soon have more supply than demand. >>> windsor officials considering complete scrapping position of mayor. this is following sexual assault allegations. >>> as we look at the roadways, busy west bound 24 near fish ranch road. we've got a lot of red in the area. if you are headed in, you will need a few extra minutes. you might dry bart instead as an alternate. crash south 680 before stone valley road. two lanes are blocked. brake lights in both directions south bound 680 backed up into walnut creek. this is as you community out of danville. crash cleared east 12 at kelly. >>> good morning. happy earth day and observing our weather here on earth and looking at cool temperatures again along the coast and around the bay. 57 san francisco, 64 oakland. that cloud cover along the

mendocino county is now in the yellow. you see it there just above sonoma county. marin and san francisco counties are likely to move into the yellow tier next week if they keep their case rates below 2 per 100,000 people and positivity rates below 2%. >>> within the last hour, the alameda police department released two body camera videos of a confrontation that ended with a man dead. these are videos from police advocates and the victim's family have been demanding police release for days. we're starting the video where police take him down rather when they first encounter the man. we want to warn you that the video is disturbing. >> stop, stop, stop. >> puts your hands behind your back. >> alameda police posted the video on youtube. this is the first moment officers decided to take mario gonzalez to the ground. we need to stress, we just received this hour-long clip that includes the video and we're just beginning to review it. however, the family of the man you see in that confrontation was allowed to watch the video yesterday. as melissa colorado found out, the

but sonoma county officials are now pushing for federal help to lake mendocino is at 43% of target capacitylake sonoma is at 62% lake mendocino and lake snow. now are the lowest they've ever been on this date declaring a local drought emergency provides sonoma county with more resources to support the agricultural industry and economy here. this could include funding, meaning we could see crop loss and costs to local producers in some of those immediate needs. >> they range from helping agriculture. with their livestock. >> we're >> modifying irrigation systems to reduce water use to help rural water districts, detect leaks and fix those leaks to save water on may 11th. we should have another update on where we go from here with the governor asking the federal government for help for now. >> speaking of help. all of us at home can do a lot on our part to conserve water and our big. >> it's for all residents to save water. now. >> and the easiest way to begin that is. >> if you are irrigating your landscape outside. cut it back by one day a week at the minimum. if you're taking showers, whic

the upper 50s as we saw but we will go to 62 in berkeley, 62 petaluma, up into the mid 60s in mendocino county. there is going to be a weak storm sitting off the coast for about the next four days. you can see it on the satellite. it's far enough away this doesn't do a lot. as we put it in the futurecast, watch what happens. this takes us through the weekend. it's gotten larger, trying to throw rain our way. this is monday night, not doing it. if we put this in the long range forecast, watch what happens over the next days. it sits out there for a week and a half. the next possibility for rain shows up out here by the time we get to this coming tuesday. that's next tuesday. that's the middle of april. we should never really look out that far and say that's exactly the way it's going to go. just the idea. if you are hoping for april showers, forget it. keep your fingers crossed for the odds of april. by the middle of the month, a small chance for rain. that's all we have. your seven-day forecast, plenty sunshine. we'll have a slight warm up as we get to the middle of next week. no real signific

concerning conditions seen in the russian river watershed but sonoma county officials are pushing for federal aid helped now lake mendocino is at 43% of target capacity and lake sonoma is at 62%. both the lowest they have ever been seen by officials to the date declaring a local drought. emergency provide sonoma county with more resources to support the agricultural industry and the economy here in this would include funding one supervisor says this trial could have larger impacts and drinking water and the conservation efforts that we would put in this could really affect local agriculture, which would mean less crops could cost local producers major money and could be affecting all of a statewide and nationwide on may 11th. there will be another update on help from his declared emergency. we should know a little bit more about you know, what the governor will do and how the how the federal government react. but for now it is up to us to do our part. so talking with here, downtown san santa rosa people are concerned and they're hoping the government will help get us through this. >> i think it's very frightening. it just

the county that governor newsom declared a drought emergency is mendocino county. we're currently lake mendocino is extremely low. the governor signed an executive order which includes identify watersheds natural resources and communities at risk and planning for potential drought response. the governor also noted that a statewide drought emergency is not his administration's plan. it least not for now. we have to target our solutions. regionally. >> parts of the state or in extreme conditions like this. other parts of our state are not fixed. they're in sync, the kind of extreme conditions you can't focus this state has a one size fits all solution. i anticipate being strategic and targeted in terms of the formal emergency declarations as needed. >> the governor will provide more money for drought problems in his updated state budget. that plan should be out in the next few weeks. >> time is 9.35. and still ahead earth day coverage continues and we're going to be focusing on the california native truly al. this time it's a species. the face is one of the biggest e

governor gavin newsome declared drought emergencies in mendocino and sonoma counties. wednesday you can focus this state. >> has a one size fits all solution. meaning we have to target our solutions. regionally. parts of the state or in extreme conditions like this. other parts of our state are not fixed very in sync, the kind of extreme conditions that we're experiencing here. ote governor noted both county lake capacities are extremely low prompting the declaration. if you're in a different part of the state. you probably need to know that thisill one day happen to you. >> so that's to the point of where all californians here we all need to be doing our part when we have such widespread conditions. but wednesday marked the 3rd time in about 2 weeks. the governor said he's not ready to declare a statewide drought emergency. i anticipate. >> being strategic and targeted in terms of the formal emergency declarations as needed. wait will be strategic based upon conditions as they take place. newsom's administration is preparing for extreme conditions. another drought yea

talking about mendocino county just above sonoma. don't serve food can open at 25% capacity. indoor gyms, wineries, tasting rooms, they can open at 50% capacity and those outdoor live events are allowed at 67% capacity. marin and san francisco counties are likely to move into the yellow tier next week. if they keep their case rates below 2 per 100,000 people and positivity rates below 2%. >> they're moving in the right direction and san diego as well, a live look, businesses set to be bouncing back as the pandemic is tapering off. visitors are starting to return in popular tourist areas adding to the boom. >> people are feeling more relaxed inside and outside and everywhere they're going making people happy and now they want to come out and see color again and beauty. >> always great weather down there. the reasons for the rebound are two-fold with more people becoming fully vaccinated, cases are down also significantly from the peak numbers, a tough go there for a while. >>> starting today, small businesses across california can beg

we will be that close to 70 for mendocino county tomorrow. if you are wondering about rain, there is rain really close. beautiful looking storm just right around the coast and it is so beautiful and i can't help but show that. look at the future cast. the showers are there and three days later the showers are still there. this is a cut off low. it does not matter how pretty it is and well-organized it is, but there is nothing to direct it and move it along. it is cut off from the jet stream. there is nothing to motivate it to move it. it has no direction in life. it is not only through wednesday but i will put this into the long-range forecast. you can see the resolution on the forecast goes down a bit, but it is still there. that takes us all the way ahead to april 17 and then it finally falls apart. that would have been our chance for rain. there are others that we will try to sneak in from the north but they won't get here either. it's a long way of saying forget the idea of rain because it is april and not a big rain month for us anyway.

he then proclaimed a state of emergency in sonoma and mendocino counties due to the concerning condition russian river watershed lake mendocino is at 43% of target capacity in lake sonoma that 62%, both the lowest they've seen say officials declaring a local drought emergency provide sonoma county with more resources. as i was set saying that they really want to support the agricultural and the economy. wheelchair industry could really be impacted by they're hoping maybe even some funding would help one supervisor even said this drought could even have larger impact than just drinking water and conservation efforts. this could really affect our local agriculture, meaning we could see less crop. we can also see cost to local producers and that would have an effect on our entire state in our country. while these local leaders seek federal funding everyone at home has to do their part. and now it's about saving every single supervisors saying there's no water to waste. so after the declared this, there's a lot to be done. now the governor has asked federal officials for this funding for the

there are more people. >> mendocino and sonoma counties got the first emergency declarations.suggested they will not be the last. he has budgeted billions. >> we are taking a targeted approach and actual conditions on the ground. >> all he had to do today was look beneath his feet. >>> we may get a little rain coming here but we need a lot more than we are going to get it sounds like. >> yeah. kent spencer has been tracking what is coming our way. >> it is the first measurable rainfall we have seen. much needed but not enough to relieve the child situation. here is a look at current conditions. it is breezy to windy across the entire region. we have gusts along the coast and around the bay shoreline. generally between 20-25 miles per hour. it is pretty cool out there. you can see the gray skies over san francisco from the rooftop camera. it is 51 in seven oakland 65. san jose 61. 57 morgan hill and 50 at half moon bay. here is the advancing marine layer looking from mount tam. 59 degrees in santa rosa. pretty: the north bay. 68 at fairfield. that is our relatively warm spot. 6

governor newsome declared a drought emergency for sonoma and mendocino counties. give state agencies more resource is to respond, but there are no required cuts to water consumption. however in marin county, the water destroy there is taking measures already to conserve by asking residents not to wash their cars at home or power. wash the outside of buildings. you're watching ktvu fox two news at 6 30. small cellular sites are being put up all over the city of san jose to improve connectivity and speed. but sometimes those sites are just feet from homes and bedrooms. i wanted to be removed. i didn't want it to be installed. we fought as hard as we could, but we got ran over by the city. yeah, there has a that has a group of neighbors upset and blasting the city, our investigative reporter brooks jarocz found some residents never even asked for these five g cells to go up on their streets. another poll on another street on another san jose morning, i said, oh, my god! they already started. you know, a surprise to some neighbors as a new five g cellular transmitter