. >>> across most of the bay area marks are officially back. at midnight seven bay area counties and the city of berkeley started requiring them inside once again as coronavirus cases climbed. we sent justin andrews to alameda county to see how people are adjusting. >> it's a busy day at this 24 hour fitness in pleasanton. people are working out. they are ready to pump iron but they say they have no problem wearing a mask. >> we just found out when we walked in that w country could not take it off. >> these seven bay area counties and berkeley ordered masks to be worn inside regardless of vaccination status. it's a mandate for businesses, restaurants, and other indoor public settings. >> over the last year everybody is used to wearing their mask. it's nothing different. it's more of like a default. >> everybody who walked into this gym had masks on. we talked to a few working out who said they don't have a problem wearing one. in fact they say it may make them sweat a little harder. about a mile and a half up the road we caught a couple picking up their breakfas

bay area. >> this as public health officials try to read othe del >> seven bay area counties are requiring masks again inside. this took effect overnight. >> justin andrews is live from a 24 hour fitness where mask wearing now a part of everybody's work out for at least the time being. >> absolutely. we have been in here for about ten minutes so far. we have noticed a few people walk in. they are wearing their masks because it's a mandate for those seven bay area county that you just mentioned. this morning i will have the gm joining us. first of all it'll be another adjustment for these people. >> yeah. it'll be another adjustment. i think everybody is kind of adjusted to it already prior to us going with no masks and now it's just something new and normal for them again. >> anything covering your mouth when you are working out is kind of hard. you know what are kind of the -- some tips you would give some of these people? >> i mean, honestly just take a breather when you can. people usually walk away, pull it down, take a breather real fast. in all reality you can wear the mask the whole time

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mostly depend on covid-19 hospitalizations last winter, our hospitals in the bay area where perilously close to full this week seven bay area county health officials officially announced a rig instated mask mandate if you're in doors. you must wear a mask in contra costa county were alarmed at the rate at which covid patients are filling our community hospital debts. this graph shows data from contra costa county hospitalizations due to covid 19 are up 400% in the last month. those numbers, officials from marin and contra costa say, will need to go down to end the mandate. i think we're going to be looking more at our hospitalization rates and the behavior of the virus and trends, um in the number of case says, rather than, uh, and a, um, vaccination rate that's hitting the mark. we have a vaccine that can keep most people out of the hospital if we can get our hospitalization rates down to where they were, you know, in mid june, um then then we can start thinking about using off on some of these restrictions. napa and solano counties are the only two in the bay area, opting not to reinstate a mandate. solano counti

bay area. >> public health officials are trying to curb the spread of the delta variant coronavirus. >> seven bay area counties are requiring masks inside. the mask mandate took effect after midnight. >> justin andrews is live from a 24 hour fitness >> there is one word that comes to mind. these gym goers dedicated to working out and dedicated to wearing masks. seven day area counties ose including here in pleasanton. we have been talking to a few people working out about how they are readjusting to these masking rules now. lobal health leaders didn't want this mandate at this point but numbers are rising and delta's transmission is surging. the mandate went into effect just after midnight. we talked to a guy who calm comes in every day of the week. here is what he had to say. >> you get used to it. once you leave it, like -- few weeks ago and now are you waiting it again. it's a little indict. the next few days he will -- it'll be normal. >> cooldown for like two seconds and then cool back up. >> yeah. just like you are trapped in the mask again. the staff cleans the equipment. we are live i

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. >>> mask mandates go into lays in seven bay area counties. but not in solano county. some are saying yay and some are saying name. >>> tracking warm weather tomorrow. abc7 news at 11:00 starts right now. >> building a better bay area for a safe and secure future. this is abc7 news. >>> nearly all bay area counties will require you to wear masks indoors as of midnight tonight. kaiser permanente, the largest hospital chain in the country is mandating all doctors, nurses and staff get vaccinated by the end of september. and san francisco general is going to start with booster shots to anyone who originally got the johnson & johnson vaccine. >>> good evening. thank you for joining us. i'm dan ashley. >> we begin team coverage with that surprising covers from san francisco general hospital. >>> abc7 reporter and vaccine team member , kate larsen spoke with leadership about why they are expecting an extra shot for those who got the johnson & johnson vaccine. >> reporter: by the end of the week, people who got the johnson & johnson vaccine will be able to get a second shot a

the health officers for seven bay area counties. issuing indoor mandate that goes into effect at midnight. we will continue to stream this on cbsn bay area. you can hear the doctors urging you to be vaccinated. and requiring masks indoors. >> they will keep an eye on hospitalization rates. they said it's half of what the peak was in the winter. ♪♪ [seagulls cawing] >> jack: wow. finn... it's just that, as a father... you dream that one day your son will find someone that makes him happy. every parent wants their children to find love. to be loved, you know? >> steffy: i do. i love your son very much. >> jack: i can tell. he hasn't stopped smiling since i walked in here. >> steffy: [ laughing ] >> jack: is he always like this? >> steffy: yep, every day. >> jack: just a big cheeseburger grin? [ laughter ] >>n:

. >>> mask mandates go into lays in seven bay area counties. but not in solano county. some are saying yay and some are saying name. >>> tracking warm weather tomorrow. abc7 news at 11:00 starts right now. >> building a better bay area for a safe and secure future. this is abc7 news. >>> nearly all bay area counties will require you to wear masks indoors as of midnight tonight. kaiser permanente, the largest hospital chain in the country is mandating all doctors, nurses and staff get vaccinated by the end of september. and san francisco general is going to start with booster shots to anyone who originally got the johnson & johnson vaccine. >>> good evening. thank you for joining us. i'm dan ashley. >> we begin team coverage with that surprising covers from san francisco general hospital. >>> abc7 reporter and vaccine team member , kate larsen spoke with leadership about why they are expecting an extra shot for those who got the johnson & johnson vaccine. >> reporter: by the end of the week, people who got the johnson & johnson vaccine will be able to get a second shot at

masks back on in seven bay area counties.andate requires everybody to wear a mask indoors regardless of vaccination status. health officials are hoping that this will slow the spread of the highly contagious delta variant and also some breaking news we want to share with you this morning, new york city will announce today that it will require proof of vaccination for most indoor events starting this month. enforcement starts in september. >>> number two, napa and solano counties are not implementing indoor mask mandates. both recommend wearing masks indoors. >>> number three, san francisco general hospital will soon offer supplemental doses of the pfizer and moderna vaccines to people who got the johnson and johnson shot. the hospital's chief of staff says while she supports offering this extra dose, there's not enough data to support any benefit. >>> spirit airlines has canceled hundreds of flights again today after canceling more flights yesterday. the company blames weather and staffing challenges. >>> all right. let's tak

>> building a better bay area, moving forward and finding solutions, this is abc seven news. >> more smoky skies expected around the bay area today as record fires continue to burn in california. you have all of it covered for you. thank you for being here. i am julian glover. you are live on abc seven, hulu live and wherever you wat this morning. here is francis ting lawson. >> good morning everyone. you may improve -- he may have it -- you may have noticed improving air quality and that will trent -- and that trend will continue today. possible drizzle along the coast as we show you live doppler radar. the clouds have pushed into the bay and parts of the east bay. most temperatures in the upper 50's right now with the exception of oakland, they are in the low 60's and air quality is pretty good around the bay area. you will notice through the central valley and the sierra, it has improved although it is still unhealthy at this point near the tahoe area and here is the forecast animation for the near surface smoke levels. notice by this evening, onshore flow, that sea breeze pushes t

now in one hour seven bay area counties and the city of berkeley will once again require masks indoors, kpix5 is live in san francisco with the changes, tonight, andrea? >> reporter: the announcement came from public health directors across the bay area and berkeley this afternoon. the mandate goes into effect just after midnight. >> reporter: with spiking covid-19 case rates indoor mask mandates are back in the pay area. >> unfortunate that we have to do this at this point in the pandemic, none of us wanted to be here. but the virus has changed. >> reporter: the highly contagious delta variant is ripping through the bay area unvaccinated community and causing some breakthrough cases among the fully vaccinated. for many, the masks were pulled from draws after today's announcement. >> i will ar require it. >> i think it sucks. everyone is affected. the businesses are struggling as it is. >> you want to protect our employees and protect our customers and everybody needs to be safe. and it is a hard decision. i wish i did not have to. i really -- i don't know where we are going. >> report

seven bay area counties and berkeley will require masks indoors. the reinstatement of mask mandates is due to spiking coronavirus cases. >> the delta variant is ripping through the bare yeah's unvaccinated community and causing breakthrough cases among the fully vaccinated. >> unfortunate we have to do this. none of us wanted to be here. >> while the masks are back on there will be no capacity limitations like earlier in the pandemic. the june 15th reopening remains in place. >> we are bummed like everybody else that we are in this position. if this can help us from sliding further back then, you know, i think this is what we have to do right now. >> if you plan to dine in san francisco, the golden gate restaurant association is asking that you weary mask as you walk into greet the hostess, walk to your table and when your server approaches. >>> business had to make last minute preparations. many say the latest guidance will make it harder to run their businesses. >> i was sa lyit ja cko something that look like normal and now i think it's really g

yes, all of those major bay area counties, seven scouts are neuroing face masks indoors. health officials are responding to the newest information from the cdc saying vaccinated people spread the same amount of virus as unvaccinated people. they are also worried about people getting so sick that they may have to go to the hospital. hospitalization rates have doubled in the past couple of weeks. >> it's the hospitalizations we're worried b people in the hospital, they're gasping for breath. they likely have a tube down their throat fighting for their life. this is what we want to avoid. >> reporter: you can remove your mask while eating but it's required in gyms, restaurants, salons. officials said if we can get hospitalization rates down we can talk about easing the retrickses. you'll start seeing these signs again starting today. live in walnut creek, amy hollyfield. >> thank you. abc7 news reached out to california's department of health to see if it plans on updating its health guidance. they said there are no plans. the department is home recommending masks indoors bu

seven things to know this morning. number one, back to school for bay area students. oakland went back yesterday. students in piedmont going back and the same thing for castro valley, sam around and east side -- san marrone, and east. reggie: lover for -- level for covid list for israel and others. you must be vaccinated first. kumasi: number three, recall ballots could be getting to your mailbox soon. the polls will be open but because of the pandemic come every voter will be getting a mail-in ballot. reggie: number four, pg&e revealed the power poles that mastered the dixie fire were inspected in may and there were no problems. that fire has been 420,000 acres and is the largest in the state history. mike: above average today from san francisco to livermore, most dangerous eat tomorrow and thursday. excessive heat watch up kumasi: number six, and equipment fire and the richmond fire is slow down. number seven, a herd of elephants wandered hundreds of miles from their habitat and they are closer to home this morning. 150,000 people have been evacuated to prevent them from being disruptive -- dis

today was the first day of the latest mask mandate in seven bay area counties coming up the problems businesses are facing from people who don't want to wear those face coverings. also oakland's police chief addresses his effort to combat violent crime in the city as new surveillance video shows a popular restaurant being robbed at gunpoint. usaa is made for the safe pilots. for mac. who can come to a stop with barely a bobble. lucia. who announces her intentions even if no one's there. and sgt moore. who leaves room for her room. with usaa safepilot, when you drive safe... ...you can save up to 30% on your auto insurance. get a quote and start saving. usaa. what you're made of, we're made for. in the east bay, where police say a homeowner shot and killed a man who tried to break into his home plus until police say they received several calls this evening about a man vandalizing cars and banging on windows on shadow mountain, they heard several gunshots. they say they found the suspect wounded in a nearby home. he was taken to the hospital where he died. these are live pictures now f

a mask mandate went into fact on tuesday in seven bay area counties and now napa county has joined them in all public settings that are indoors. county health officials originally said they didn't want to issue a mask mandate because they thought it might discourage people from getting vaccinated. the order takes effect that 12 01 tomorrow morning, solano county is now the only bay area county that is not requiring people to wear masks indoors. california's health care and long term care workers are now being ordered to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus. last month, governor newsom said that he would require the states healthcare workers to either be vaccinated or submit to weekly testing. but this new order issued today by the state health department does not give healthcare workers a choice. it says all of the roughly 2.2 million workers must be fully vaccinated by the end of september. only workers who were granted a religious or medical exemption will have the option to get tested twice a week. the number of people getting vaccinated here in california continues to go up m

the mandate takes effect at 12 01 tomorrow morning in seven bay area counties. napa and solano are the only ones that did not opt into this new health order. getty em. agus joins us now live from walnut creek with how people and businesses are responding tonight, emma. heather people have shared a mix of anger, frustration and annoyance over the new mask mandate, particularly when it comes to indoor exercise. and when i first got the vaccine, i thought i wouldn't have to worry mask ever again. but now it's back. i guess it's just no well vaccinated or not, masks are coming back on the virus has changed. we now know that even vaccinated people who are infected with the delta variant can transmit it to other people at sonoma. fit a gym and nevado, the owner worries about mask backlash. it's tough for us to be the masked police. it's really annoying to have on the mandate will allow a person to remove their mask briefly to complete a gym activity if the mask causes breathing difficulties, this woman said, with masks required, she'll stop going to her gym. i've been

are defined an indoor mask mandate that went into effect in seven bay area counties yesterday.gers at danville bowl say they won't enforce the mandate, facebook post says we believe everyone has the right to freedom and not constant retracting restrictions from the government. the post continues saying, quote if you would like to wear your masks inside while you bowl feel free if you don't want to. that's okay. the mandatory indoor mask mandate applies to everyone, regardless of their vaccination status in every bay area county except napa and solano. some businesses tell us they've had people get hostile over a return to wearing face masks. san francisco international airport is reporting an increase in the number of foreign travelers who are getting covid vaccines right there at the airport gate fees. tom vacar joins us now live in the newsroom with the number stopped. well it's really interesting vaccine. tourism is the fastest growing category of visitors to the san francisco airports medical clinic. yeah airport officials say that many people have flown and continue to fly

today is the first day that mask are required indoors in seven bay area counties. the order applies to everyone, regardless of their vaccination status. this new mask mandate comes just a few weeks after the state fully reopened back on june 15th. since then california has seen a rise in cases of covid 19 and health officials are concerned about the contagious delta variant. it's really nothing new, and i think it's uh, i think it's very essential for us to wear it because i just feel like there's people that are not immune to it yet, and this is mostly for them. it's a little discouraging because i kind of thought we were out of the woods. um it's obviously nice to be able to work out and breathe hard not to worry about it being on your face. um but i also understand you know, numbers are going up again. so make sense and it's got to do what you gotta do. i guess the mask mandate is in effect in alameda contra costa. marin san francisco, san mateo, santa clara and sonoma counties. four of the counties are seeing high rates of covid transmission, mostly among the u

two news, already, some businesses are defying an indoor mask mandate that went into effect in seven bay areast yesterday, managers at danville ball say they will not be enforcing the mandate. the facebook post says. quote we believe everyone has the right to freedom and not constant retracting. restrictions from the government. the post continues, if you would like to wear your masks inside while ubell feel free if you don't want to. that's okay. the mandatory indoor mask mandate applies to everyone, regardless of their vaccination status in every bay area county except napa and solano. some business owners tell us they've had people get hostile over this return to face mask rules. how many copies of the constitution u. s constitution. maybe your emotional you're upset, but you're also you know that this person is possible disease vector. so you try to stay away. what am i talking about? your passport, some angry customers it recycled bookstore in san jose posted their masculine confrontation on youtube. so managers say they're now left on the hook to regulate these new rules in west oakland

bay area enforcing an indoor mask mandate starting one minute after midnight. so everybody in the county will be required to wear a face covering inside public spaces regardless of vaccination status. seven other bay area counties and the city of burke we have the same rules in place and solano county is now the only county without the mandate. across the country, some states are now reporting a shortage of icu beds as the delta variant spreads. the cdc po83% of u.s. counties have substantial or high transmission of covid. it is so bad in parts of louisiana, and urgent care facility has to turn away patients. >> over the last few weeks it is gone back to where we are pulling the door at 11 or 12:00 because we are cast out. >> the variant has caused increased infections in children. as of yesterday, 135 kids were hospitalized with covid in florida, the highest number ever in the state. >>> we spotted a surge of people wanting to get tested in the east bay and we found long lines of clark -- cars at the now closed jcpenney store at the sun valley mall and people waited to get tested there and tests have been offered at this location for several months now. >> we'll have more in just a minu

one east bay business is defying the indoor mask mandate that went into effect in seven bay area counties yesterday. managers at the danville bowls say they will not be enforcing the county's mandate, a facebook post says. we believe everyone has the right to freedom and not constant retracting restrictions from the government. the post continues, if you would like to wear your masks inside while you bowl feel free, and if you don't want to, that's okay, coming up here on the floor, a judge rules in favor of governor newsom in his reek. all fight as his opponents get ready for a debate coming up later tonight, and it's become the largest wildfire in california, and it exploded overnight coming up what's fueling the massive blades with the dixie fire, had a barrier. why they're a little bit of a cool down today. cool down continues as we head into your thursday, but then temperatures spike as behind your friday try to find the right word. we'll have your updated forecast coming up. california! all of our homes share power. but heat waves can stretch our supply to its limits. flex alerts re

i will note that i think four more bay areas have joined the seven bay areas that have put in a mask endation. it seems to be a growing trend certainly with the bay area certainly in the lead again. >> thank you for this up to date and concerning information. i wanted to echo the concerns that commissioner christian raised and also the issue of communication is so important depending on the demographic. my demographic at work is exactly the group that we're concerned about. many pregnant women are afraid to get the vaccine. i'm curious about our data about not only testing but also the probability that vaccinated individuals actually continue to have the vaccine. people coming back from mexico have to get tested. i've gotten two calls this week who were coming back and got tested who never otherwise would have been tested if not coming back from the country and had covid. vaccinated are less symptomatic think it's seasonal allergies. we have young children, unvaccinated eleven year olds, grandparents, i'm sure you've all observed people are really not using masks. i would say 70% of t

it is time to take action on climate change and build a better bay area. >> i am larry. you are watching abc seven we love the weather here and part of building a better bay area is taking responsibility for our ability to impact the climate. climate change is the topic of a sobering report released today by the united nations, concluding the world has warmed faster than previously thought. >> this report tells us that recent changes in the climate are widespread, rapid, and intensifying. unprecedented in thousands of years. >> we see the effects of climate change right here in california and the bay area. drought, wildfires, smoky skies. wayne freedman has more on the risk of wildfires now that climate change may be impacting them. wayne: after decades off warning, forecast by the intergovernmental panel on climate change are proving to be accurate. the bad news, that all of us are living with the consequences. >> almost everybody is seeing direct

bay area. >> students in oakland return to the classroom today. >> another local dealing with a rapidly rising covid case rate. >> you're watching abc seven news at 5:00. an east bay school district is dealing with riving -- rising covid rates among students and teachers. >> melanie woodrow found how districts are planning to deal with outbreaks. >> every monday, brentwood union updates its covid-19 cases and exposures. since students returned less than two weeks ago, they have already reported 19 positive covid-19 cases, 17 students and two staff members. follow all state guidelines to prevent the spread of positive cases at the school and that it has no plans to close schools. the district is not alone. we spoke with representatives from several school districts around the area who have the same response. >> the protocol has changed dramatically. the emphasis being that all schools will stay open and all students will have access to in person instruction. last year's focus was shelter and protection. this year it is full integration of activities within a school setting. >> sonoma county is requiring students to wear masks in doors. while a per

bay area. this morning people seem to be complying. sevenle vaccinated. today anyone who still needs to get the shot can drop in at the greater st. paul church on martin luther kingway. that site is open from 11 to 5. >>> if you are going along 80 this morning we have reports of crash westbound. it was blocking lane. it's now over to the shoulder but we have the brake light out of vacaville. you will see a few slow and go conditions. metering lights are on and you are backed up to that 880 overpass. looks like things are crowded westbound san mateo bridge as you go toward 101. your travel time now at about 13 minutes between heyward and foster city. >>> good morning. we are looking at gray skies, low clouds and areas of fog along the coast, around the bay and the inland spots. mount hamilton. that fog down in the valley. a like look with the treasure island camera looking at san francisco and the bay bridge. as we look to the afternoon low 60's. cool, cloudy and breezy. mid grass looks great, zeus! hey could you maybe trim the hydrangea too?

bay or coast, 60s, san jose 80, morgan hill, 83. seven-day forecast, moderate air quality throughout the bay area tomorrow, good news. and seven-day forecast in san francisco, holding 60s next seven-day forecast. inland valleys, much more enjoyable, 79 by wednesday, holding 80s through friday. little bit warmer sunday and monday but nothing like the heat we just dealt with. back with more news after this break. when it comes to flooring, i'm hard to please. so, i go to floor & decor where i find every imaginable tile, wood, laminate or stone without compromising my design. cause one aisle doesn't cut it. i need an entire store. explore floor & decor in person or online. boost and cricket charge you more for unlimited 5g. metro doesn't. introducing the big 5g upgrade. just twenty-five bucks a month gets you unlimited 5g and a free 5g smartphone. that's half the price... ...for one line of unlimited 5g smartphone data ...plus a free samsung galaxy 5g when you switch and trade-in. all with the power of the t-mobile 5g network. rule your day with 5g. only at metro by t-mobile. >>> are you a super commuter? 4.6 million peo

most recently the city of san francisco and seven bay area counties are requiring everyone, including the fully vaccinated, wear a mask indoors. the same is true for atlanta, los angeles city and county, st. louis city and county and washington, d.c. new york city is choosing not to mandate masks for everyone despite substantial covid-19 cases. >> we want to focus on vaccination, vaccination, vaccination. we want to make very clear the separation between all the good things, all the opportunity, all the positives that will be available to people who are vaccinated versus increasingly more limited world for folks who are unvaccinated. >> nine states have issued executives order prohibiting local governments from issuing mask mandates, texas, florida, arizona, tennessee. now the cdc strongly recommends masks indoors for everyone in all counties where the delta variant spread is substantial or high. look, that includes 80% of the nation's counties. states that have high delta variant transmission. so essentially the cdc is recommending strongly that every state except for michigan, maine

abc seven news at 6:00 starts right now. >> building a better bay area, moving forward finding solutions>> not a pretty sight from many of our cameras across the bay area, the sky is brown from the wildfire smoke. you are watching abc seven news at 6:00. certainly this was not the best weekend when it comes to the smoke, how long will be hays hang around? let's get to meteorologist sandy a patel. sandhya: some -- most of the bay area has been impacted in one way or another. it is difficult to see because of the smoke. air-quality advisory extended through tomorrow. the next four days we are looking at moderate air quality. right now we are seeing some parts of the bay area. most areas are good at this hour because of the scenery. 15 in fairfield will be temporary as we are expecting some lingering smoke tomorrow going into the afternoon. look what happens later on tomorrow night. the heavier smoke and haze starts to get pushed on by the sea brze

health directors from seven of the nine bay area counties plus the city of berkeley, announced that people must wear masks indoors when they are outside their homes. the new rule is not just for the unvaccinated, it applies to everyone. there is evidence that vaccinated people can spread the virus to others. that is why everyone? that's where face coverings when in public indoor setting only nap in solano counties are not on board their adhering to current guidelines by the california public health and centers for disease control and prevention, which recommends wearing a mask but does not mandated solano county said in an email to ktvu quote, adding restrictions on businesses does not align with our data since the virus spread is predominantly happening at home and in private social settings and not in businesses. those counties that are mandating it are not setting any social distancing or capacity limits on businesses as they have in the past and are not restricting indoor dining or bars here at always waffle shop on park street in alameda, the onerous concerned with the new restriction

county now joined seven other bay area counties that implemented the indoor mask mandate on tuesday. napa held off at first on the mandate over concerns that it might discourage people from getting vaccinated. solano county is now the only area county that does not have a mask mandate today, governor gavin newsom talked about the states reopening plan for schools. it's a 123 billion education package that will provide money for universal tk increased staffing and universe. school meals more than $4 billion will provide funding for students with mental health challenges, the governor said. distance learning took a toll on students, and they'll need all the help they can get this fall. and so we're here, sober and humbled by the enormity of the challenge in front of us to make up for that, and to not allow our kids to be left behind, the governor said the state's mask mandate for students will be enforced by individual school districts. well the white house keeps focus today on encouraging people to get vaccinated. want to thank the local leaders in the private sector. leaders who are

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

bay area, as ktvu is, rob roth tells us under the new order. masks are required indoors regardless of your vaccination status. with hospitalization rates rising for covid patients. health directors from seven of the nine bay area counties plus the city of berkeley, announced that people must wear masks indoors when they are outside their homes. the new rule is not just for the unvaccinated, it applies to everyone. there is evidence that vaccinated people can spread the virus to others. that is why everyone. that's where face coverings when in public indoor setting only nap in solano counties are not on board their adhering to current guidelines by the california public health and centers for disease control and prevention, which recommends wearing a mask but does not mandated solano county said in an email to ktvu quote, adding restrictions on businesses does not align with our data since the virus spread is predominantly happening at home and in private social settings, and not in businesses. those counties that are mandating it are not safe. any social distancing or capacity limits on businesses as they have in the past and are not restricting indoor dining or bars here. it always waffle

that does bring out an air quality advisory from the district for the bay area. seven cooldown. go from the upper 90s and it will be hot for the inland valleys of the east bay and tomorrow but by tuesday a big improvement. >>> thank you so much darren and thank you for joining us. cbs this morning which ain't poly is next tier on kpix 5. enjoy the rest of your sunday. >>> homelessness, housing, taxes, water, electricity, crime, wildfires. [sfx: bear roar] gavin, you've failed. we have to immediately cut taxes twenty-five percent. fix housing and homelessness. and make life in california affordable again. i'm a businessman, the only cpa running. shouldn't we choose ability this time? we must have a competent governor with management experience and outsider integrity. [sfx: bear roar] that describes only john cox. can you see my wall of smiles? when i first started using genesys---- i was kind of embarrased at all the love and attention i got from my customers. people are so moved by how much i understand about them. they start including me in their lives. that's helen a

. >>> seven san francisco bay area counties reinstated indoor mask requirements in new york city andbut not requiring people to wear masks indoors facebook taking similar steps. beginning today, all of the employees in the american offices will be required to wear a mask there is some good news in all of this. vaccinations have popped recently they are on the uptrend. with that recent uptick, a full 70% of american adults have had at least one shot of the vaccine. 80% of the elderly, most vulnerable group, have been fully vaccinated good news in the headlines. >>> let's get to the other top stories of the morning and more on the potential $1 trillion infrastructure and spending bill kristina partsinevelos is back with those headlines kristina >> reporter: chuck schumer is looking to fast track consideration of the byipartisa infrastructure deal. progra promising to work together to put the deal together this week. the senate overwhelmingly approved two amendments tied to the legislation late yesterday evening. schumer says he wants voting wrapped up before lawmakers leave for august

seven news. kristen: i'm dion lim --dion: i'm dion lim. education is a key pillar and our efforts to build a better bay area. tonight, abc seven news reporter luis peÑa spoke to us -- lose peÑa spoke -- luz peÑa spoke d people. luz: the date is set, signs are up, and empty classrooms are ready to welcome back students. among those students are 12-year-old tula and her 12 euros brother, jude. their mom says they have been looking forward to monday's. >> my oldest is really excited to be back. she's very social. my younger is a little bit more hesitant but i think he'll be really happy once he's back. luz: the school districts as masks will be required at all times inside their buildings but vaccines will not be mandated in case a student tests positive for covid-19, they have a plan. >> 14 days, but that, anybody that might be exposed, stay in class as long as they get tested twice. luz: out of 36,000 students, about 850 will continue online classes. one of the teachers will remain on zoom. >> i don't want to go back for myself, but i don't want to have any part of bringing children back to these campuses. luz

seven- day forecast. we will have a sharp warm-up in the bay area within lent highs in the upper 90s. . warmer on saturday. mid-90s and mid-70s around the bay and the remainder of the seven days, sunday through next wednesday, temperatures are more seasonable, 90 or so inland. 77 around the bay and low 60s on the coast. >> spencer, we will ask you to be an understudy at that job. >> i think he would happily do it. larry might go for it, too. >> he already is. >>> the a's, bringing back an old favorite. to be a thriver with metastatic breast cancer means asking for what we want, and need... and we need more time. so, we want kisqali. living longer is possible and proven with kisqali when taken with a nonsteroidal aromatase inhibitor in premenopausal women with hr+, her2- metastatic breast cancer. kisqali is a pill that's significantly more effective at delaying disease progression versus a nonsteroidal aromatase inhibitor alone. kisqali can cause lung problems or an abnormal heartbeat, which can lead to death. it can cause serious skin reactions, liver problems, and low white blood cell

main brings some sort of impact on the bay area in the form of a temperature drop, but definitely no rain in sight for us here in the bay area. over the next seven the 60s in san francisco and then we warm up a little bit by next weekend, friday and saturday, and then we will get to see 90s yet again, especially in the interior valleys. it's going to be sort of a tropical hot day. >> yeah. we'll take it, vianey. thank you so much. >>> we have much more ahead on "today in the bay." coming up, busted at the border. two american travelers are facing deep fines. majestic mountains... scenic coastal highways... fertile farmlands... there's lots to love about california. so put off those chores and use less energy from 4 to 9 pm when less clean energy is available. because that's power down time. >>> two u.s. travelers will have to pay more than $16,000 for trying to use fake covid vaccination records to get into canada. the unnamed americans were trying to enter toronto with fraudulent documents and lied about taking a precovid test. >>> as more people are looking to escape a year and a half of covid precautions, going on vacation is becoming dangero

bay area. at midnight the seven counties and the city of berkeley started requiring them indoors once again, as covid cases climb. >> i kind of think it's a little bit like putting a band- aid on a really bad. it's not great. nobody loves masking up. but i can see that it's really important for businesses to cut down on community spread and for bars and restaurants to be able to stay open. >> the mask mandate applies to indoor public settings. >>> and as the oakland a's start a five-game homestand today, the team just telling us fans will be required to wear masks at the treehouse, stomping ground, and scheib park tavern within the coliseum. fans in the same suite will also have the mask up if it's a mix of different households. masks are not required for fans sitting outside. this just in from the giants about 30 minutes ago, the team will be requiring facemasks when accessing indoor spaces at the park and encouraging them to be worn in the outdoor areas as well. >>> things are changing fast on the national level, too. president biden just gave and up dates, and kpix 5's ken bastida on the rac

yes, we have heat on the way, but at least it's not extended heat coming into the bay area. on my seven forecast in san francisco, we will start to warm up once we hit friday, saturday and sunday with low 70s. across the inland valleys we talked about temperatures starting on thursday and continuing right through this weekend. so raj and janelle, tomorrow is the day to definitely get outside and enjoy it if you didn't today. did you get outside today or this weekend? >> i got outside a little bit today. ? >> i had a lot this weekend. >>> up next at 5:30, a high-profile divorce. steph curry's parenting are iy steph curry's parenting are iy splitting up.ou what we know about this breakup, stay with us. two cape yr home, creating a supply kit, and including your whole family in practice drills. for help creating an emergency plan, visit safetyactioncenter.pge.com a little preparation will make you and your family safer in an emergency. a week's worth of food and water, radio, flashlight, batteries and first aid kit are a good start to learn more, visit safetyactioncenter.pge.com >>> steph

abc seven news at 6:00 starts now. >> building a better bay area, moving forward, finding solutions, s. co-anchor: it is ugly out there. the good news is it will not be for much longer. good evening and for joining us. anchor: you're watching abc seven news at 6:00 on abc seven, who live, and wherever you stream. co-anchor: we are back to back spare the air days. a look outside shows you conditions warrant this alert. the view from our live tower camera in walnut creek. smoke from several wildfires has moved into the area. larry: sometimes it is hard to know if what you're seeing is smoke or clouds or a mix of both tiered the sky seems a solid gray. this is the view from sfo. from aquatic park, barely see the golden gate bridge. it was there. trust me. the good news is the view should improve as soon as tomorrow. >> let's bring an spencer christian to explain why. spencer: improvement is on the way. current service when spades. it is not gusty out here. the breeze, the onshore breeze has been strong enough to push some of the smoke out of here at the for -- surface level and upper atm

so wednesday, the smoke is back in the bay area. on my sevenay forecast in san francisco, temperatures in the 60s over the next seven days. a typical nice foggy breeze and across the inland valleys. plenty of 80s as we roll through the next seven-day forecast. >> it's a respite from you. >> anything would be a respite. >>> happening now, a man accused of attacking businesses. police say he is the man in the video shattering windows with a sling shot and riding off on a scooter. he is accused of shooting out the windows of nearly 30 san francisco businesses. 20 of the owners are chinese. we're back in a moment. >>> the time it's taken a lot to get to this moment. ♪ grew up at midnight - the maccabees ♪ dreams are on the line. you got this. refresh... it all, comes down, to this. ♪♪ attention, california. new federal funding of $3 billion is available to help more people pay for health insurance — no matter what your income. how much is yours? julie and bob are paying $700 less, every month. dee got comprehensive coverage for only $1 a month. and

seven of the nine bay area counties reinstated the mask mandate. this follows the recommendation they made for indoor mask and i came out on july 16th, a couple of weeks ago. it has only been about a month since fully vaccinated people were allowed to take off their masks indoors. that happened when california officially reopened on june 15th. >>> we haven't seen a number of new cases this high since january. 150 people in the state lost their lives to coronavirus between friday and sunday. the number of patients in the icu is on the brink of topping 1000. despite the numbers, medical experts agree vaccines do work. lenny woodrow has the story. >> reporter: health officials are certain about at least one thing when it comes to covid-19 vaccinations. >> if you are vaccinated, you are much less likely to develop covid. >> reporter: jose is an epidemiologist at stanford university. >> we got this in multiple parts of the world including the united kingdom, israel, and united states. most cases of covid associated with the delta variant are happening a

seven. >>> streaming today on cbsn bay area you will hear from a local doctor with stanford health care about infections. >>> and the cnet reporter talks about samsung's new line up of tech products. >>> and the first and only digital banking platform designed for and buy the lgbtq community. you can watch at kpix.com or on the app. california! all of our homes share power. but heat waves can stretch our supply to its limits. flexpmy from-9 so we can all stay up and running. sign up today. >>> the live news desk. we will have a close eye on the big announcement that will likely require all teachers and education workers to be vaccinated against coronavirus. he is expected at a school in alameda at about 11:00 for that. also we will go live to pleasanton now. that is where students headed back to class in the pleasanton school district. this is amador. everybody there required to mask up inside and any outdoor crowded settings. other districts opening up today palo alto, south san francisco, only grade 6 through 12 heading back today in palo alto. k through 5th that's their first day tomorrow.

bay area, moving forward on finding solutions. >> more smoky skies are expected around the bay area today as wildfires continue to burn in california. good morning. this is abc seven news at 6:00 a.m., live on abc seven, who live, and wherever you stream. we start with a look at the forecast. good morning to you, francis. >> francis. francis: seeing some wind pickup, and that is going to help us push the haze to the east. temperatures right now are near 60 degrees for many areas and seeing some upper 50's around parts of the bay. oakland, hayward, union city, even concord at 60 degrees. air quality right now from central part of the state, yesterday we saw lots of very unhealthy numbers. today, even in the tahoe area, it has moved to unhealthy. here's the forecast animation of the smoke levels near the surface. we still see hazy conditions around the bay area, in the light blue and even some yellow, but noticed by this evening, the sea breeze pushes things to the east and tomorrow, even better air quality. enjoy the next couple days. san francisco right area district has issued an air quality advisory for the wildfire smoke today and they are expecting moderate ai

tonight it was announced today by health officers from seven of the nine bay area counties as well as the city of berkley. ktvu rob roth has the details now of this new order and reaction from business owners as well as customers. with hospitalization rates rising nine berry counties plus the city of berkeley, announced that people must wear masks indoors when they are outside their homes. the new rule is not just for the unvaccinated, it applies to everyone. there is evidence that vaccinated people can spread the virus to others. that is why everyone. that's where face coverings when in public indoor setting only nap in solano counties are not on board their adhering to current guidelines by the california public health and centers for disease control and prevention, which recommends wearing a mask but does not mandated solano county said in an email to ktvu quote, adding restrictions on businesses does not align with our data since the virus spread is predominantly happening at home and in private social settings, and not in businesses. those counties that are mandating it are not s

the pandemic is getting worse here in the bay area, around the country and the world. santa clara county announced its sevenday case rate bounced back from the low 20s to 225 today. well known south bay marketing consultant just became a new case yesterday even though he was vaccinated. >> my girlfriend and i the weekend before went to an indoor live music event. we masked upmost of the time, not all of the time. and that's where i think i got it. >> reporter: county supervisor and local health officials launched a new campaign today aimed at increasing the county's overall vaccination rate to 80%. among other moves, clinics will allow walk-in patients to get shots without an appointment. chavez says the 80% target is a deliberate reachable goal to maintain public confidence in the vaccine. >> we're so close. we're at 78.3% or four percent. we want to hit that 80%. >> vaccine is the only way we can get back to a normal life, and it is the only most effective way where we can also prevent the vaccinated people from having break-through cases. >> dan agrees and says he is happy he had already gotten his vacci