Under way to a critical Water Pipeline damaged by the czu lightning complex fire in Boulder Creek impacted by the broke away from our fighting in Oregon Health airlifts this badly needed pipe to the fire. Ravaged it the the work was done in the Santa Cruz Mountains kron fours rob fladeboe talks with the helicopter crew rob joins us live now with the latest rob is the water. Okay to drink now. Well it is for some folks and not so much for others up am i here at the fire camp in scotts valley, this is all going on farther up the seller on valley high above Boulder Creek where the fire destroyed a key Water Pipeline that supplies for Boulder Creek and the only way to get the replacement pipe up to this remote site is by helicopter, lets take a look. This was downtown Boulder Creek Tuesday Morning as a helicopter airlifted heavy duty replacement pipe to a remote job site in the fire zone, a nearby been lowman mountain at the controls was veteran pilot glenn smith whos been fighting wildfires in oregon. You know i guess the filter out of water pipes burn up in the fire. So we were happy to come down. And help them out but new pipes and we work out here where were from southern cal we were up in oregon fires up there and so then we got the call to come down here now about the heavy duty polyethylene pipe will replace 7. 2 miles of pipe destroyed by the czu lightning complex fire. Cutting off the water supply to thousands of customers of the cellar and valley water district. More worrisome though was the potential for contamination from the burned pipe leading to a do not drink order says the districts rick rogers, vast majority of our do are in a good good area. We only have a small area of about 500 connections in the higher reaches where fire impacted the water system. The most are on a do not drink bottled water is available until the all clear is given. The water is back on now for most customers but some residents fearing more fire were a little unnerved when they first heard the helicopter flying so low over town, i thought maybe it was of spot fire or fire all the neighbors are up there going what the hecks going on. I saw the cable on the copter how this thinking. Must be a bucket on the other and theyre gathering water. The vietnam era huey helicopter made 11 round trips in 52 minutes, pilots smith who has been doing this for 40 years says he was a little more tricky than dumping water on a wildfire giving credit to his ground crew. Well these guys made it look easy they had everything done ahead of time even as well prepped the citizens helped us out they evacuated their houses they those close streets off and they have acted area made a go pretty fast for us otherwise it would a lot more difficult than it was. Yeah he made it look easy right the district also calling on folks to conserve water since about 4 million gallons was lost during the fire when a son interconnecting between storage tanks was lost, but again all but about 500 people now have a been told that they can drink the water so this do not drink order again only applies to the people at the highest elevations here that were impacted most by the fire. The all clear for everybody expected in about a week live in scotts valley, rob fladeboe kron 4 news that is good news. Thank you rod tonight more than. California are battling 25 major fires. The number more than 2. 3 million acres in the states. The numbers are staggering here in the bay area most of the wildfires are near near full containment, but officials stress the danger is not over yet the lnu lightning complex fires in the north bay is currently is 91 containment with more than 375,000 acres burned. The cz s c u complex fires in the east and south bays is up to 94 containment with 397,000 acres burned and the czu lightning complex fires and sam, a tail and santa cruz counties now at 81 containment with 86,000 acres but im also the woodward fire at the Point Reyes National seashore in marin county now at 95 containment, it has burned more than 4800 acres and you can find the latest evacuation information on these fires so that our website kron 4 dot com theres a lot their lets see how it looks in San Francisco were going to look across the golden gate tumor and oh man you cant see anything out there. Pam of a few minutes ago we showed you downtown San Franciscos hard to see the skyline this is even worse than it is for lets check in with our chief meteorologist Lawrence Karnow year and checking on the wind you also say a cool down is coming we need you know we need that cool down ironically the cooldown part of that today was because of all that smoke. Thats been coming down that nestle from our fires here but Northern California we saw some of the smoke coming down from there so the northerly winds kicking in this looking from of the east bay hills from berkeley look at all that smoke and haze moving across our skies right now as you might expect. Very poor air quality go along with it. Now overnight tonight, were likely to see a return of some more clouds and fog that is good news. Were going to cool down the temperatures bring a little moist more moisture in the atmosphere that is going to drop the fire dangers we get in toward tomorrow afternoon looks like a much improved weather ahead. Temperatures going to come down youve got 60s 70s in the San Francisco, 50s and 60s along the coastline with that fog inside the bay, hazy sunshine 6070s, a lot of smoke i think in our skies for tomorrow 70s 80s for the south and then you look at a lot of 80s in the south bay place the had the triple digits were done with that for now 90 still on the hot side inland but a far cry from a 112 we just had a couple of days ago in some of those interior valleys about 85 benicia 82 in on the coastline, those temperatures running in the 50s in the 60s with falk. Lawrence thank you for that of fitness buffs in San Francisco will soon be able to hit the gym outside the city is allowing gyms and Fitness Centers operate outdoors starting tomorrow but as you can tell by the pictures we just showed you that coincides was yet another spare the air alert with all that smoke filling our skies kron fours Maureen Kelly has the story. Right now one on one personal training is happening under the tent that protects the outdoor gym constructed at the fitness sf soma locations starting wednesday, this facility will be able to open up to members by appointment because thats what the city is allowing gyms and Fitness Centers to operate outdoors that freeways look at the polls one thing one yards. Im super excited not many teams are open in any capacity. Trying to stay in shape while those at fitness sf are happy helping people shed their pandemic pounds theyre frustrated that the city is still not allowing them to let their members work out indoors yet even though under the states guidelines. They could be operating at 10 capacity. Governor newsom put out the strict is protocols and regulations on our industry in the entire country. And yet were still not open in San Francisco. And theres people that rely on this we have people that fight cancer by working out we have people that that you know suffered from Substance Abuse and this is their main weapon today to remain sober city says they remain committed to making decisions based on data and local conditions with covid19. Right now their goal is to allow for indoor use of gyms and Fitness Centers with limited capacity by the end of the month. Unfortunately, the opening of outdoor gyms tomorrow coincides with yet another spare the air alert to them by wildfire smoke. But one gym enthusiasts i talked to said that will stop him from getting back. Into his routine i know thats the only the only for the debts that you know. Wall of some time so those hearsay dealing with the smoky air is one of the flaws. Of operating strictly outdoors but its another good reason they have a universal mask wearing policy for anyone working out here, Maureen Kelly kron 4 news. Still ahead the coronavirus pandemic has for so many people to work from home how Remote Working could be an dear california. We know these are challenging times. Rest assured, you are not alone. Weve all had to adapt. And with summer here, your energy bills might go up with rising temperatures. Together, we can save energy and money. Try closing your shades during the day. Setting your ac to 78 or higher. Or cooling off with a fan when you can. United we are always stronger. Stay well, california, and keep it golden. A new study from zillow says Remote Working due to the pandemic could open Home Ownership to about 235,000 bay area renters we talked with jeff tucker, an economist at zillow on where these runners are looking. Weve seen a lot of interest from people in the area looking actually 2 more affordable metro areas in california. A lot of folks looking in the central valley. The sacramento Capital Region really popular as well with people browsing while theyre in the bay area. And we were finding that San Francisco is one of the few places in the country particularly the city of San Francisco. Were seeing inventory kind of build up the number of home listing sitting on the market has been climbing significantly which is polar opposite of the trend around the rest the country which is that. Nationwide were about 30 below the number things that are on the market this time last year in the city of San Francisco top Something Like a 150 from this time last year. Would be homebuyers in San Francisco and san jose market make up 4. 5 of all rent or households nationwide. Millennials are poised to be the largest Generational Group to benefit from new options for Home Ownership. If they can live and work anywhere. And im Catherine Heenan still ahead in the Development Almost no one expected important election in the history of our country whatever it takes we have to win. President trump was on the campaign trail today as the nation counts down to election day he held rallies in the battleground states of florida and North Carolina tonight, were learning the president seems to be losing his cash advantage of the 1. 1 billion dollars his campaign and party raised through july. More than 800 million has already been spent today said that if he has to put his own money in the race will do that inside bay area politics host Catherine Heenan is here now she has more on all of this catherine know that a parent money crunch shot, pam and ken surprising a lot of people getting a lot of attention. Consider the fact there are fewer than 60 days before the election as for why the president was in florida today, there is a new poll showing him neck and neck with joe biden theyre not what the trump camp wants to see. Trump won florida and 2016 they needed and 2020. I got reaction to all of this from our political analysts. New polling in florida shows that President Trump is actually leading joe biden among his facts effect late out nationwide. This election would be over early on election day there is also talk whether trump will have enough money theyve been spending a lot of money that is because republicans are knocking on doors and the democrats arent and that to tells me that the republican get out the vote effort it will be stronger than the democrats. This race and the polls are going to veer back and forth. Pauls counter an instant its harder to capture final impression until basically election day. Trumps challenge is to keep states like florida in his column and his lack of money is a problem and its a problem of his own making. So if more states than florida become paying competitive. I see the money gap closing. But buying can keep a 4 to 5 point lead in pennsylvania, wisconsin and michigan term may have to do something hes never done before. Cough up his own money. Michael is right and that the president has not put any money into the 2020 campaign so far he did put more than 50 Million Dollars into his primary bid but did not fund his campaign in the general election as for joe biden he is due in michigan tomorrow he and running mate Kamala Harris have a very busy Campaign Schedule through the end of the week, pam and ken. Thank you very much Catherine House democrats will investigate postmaster general louis dejoy over Campaign Finance allegations joy is a trump loyalist and megadonor who previously ran a Company Called new breed logistics the House Oversight committee is investigating whether dejoy encourage his employees at his business to contribute to republican candidates and then be reimbursed by him under the guise of bonuses. Congresswoman carolyn maloney, who chairs that Oversight Committee says that the allegations are true dejoy could face criminal exposure. A spokesman for dejoy said in a statement that the joy was unaware any workers felt pressure to make donations. The statement went on to say to joy believes he has always complied with Campaign Fundraising laws and regulations the Oversight Committee recently suppan subpoena dejoy for records about widespread mail delivery delays created by many of the changes that he has made since becoming postmaster those changes have pushed the u. S. Postal service into the political spotlight Senate Majority leader Mitch Mcconnell says the senate will vote on a trimmed down republican Coronavirus Relief package soon even though it has a slim chance of passage in the face of democrats insistence for more sweeping aid. Mcconnell says this gop relief aid will focus on health care education, and economic issues. The aid will not include another round of 1200 checks. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi continues to demand a larger 2. 2 trillion dollar relief package and while the president s negotiators have signaled a willingness to inch further in her direction. A significant gap still remains well air travel has been picking up the tsa says it screened more passengers the past weekend than any other point since the pandemic started and at some airports passengers encountered new Security Technology our washington dc reporter Trevor Shirley reports on how this new technology will keep people safe from covid19 after the pandemic ends. Last thursday almost a Million People wound their way through tsa checkpoints at airports nationwide. And in some cities, those checkpoints looked a little different. Reporting new technologies in place that we plan to actually for a couple years. Tsa administrator david because he says the tsa is testing new screening equipment designed to ensure our safety in the skies but also. Reduce the contact a passenger will have in the screening process thats especially important for passenger safety in the time of covid19 for instance here at Reagan National in washington d c this new id verification system prevents direct contact between travelers and tsa agents. So theres no hand off of your credential and at other airports, the tsa has rolled out new cat scan technology for carry on baggage. It detects whats in your carry on bag. Much much better than the current technology. It also gives the officer a threedimensional image that High Resolution image because he says also cuts down on physical interactions because they can resolve more on the screen. That means that we do fewer back searches because ski expects travelers will begin to see the technology at more airports over the next few years it will roll out over time at airports throughout the country needs are the reports of this size and airports that are very small that only have one checkpoint but because says the final time line for those roll outs will depend on funding from congress reporting in washington, im Trevor Shirley. Coming up calling all iphone users are you looking to upgrade your old iphone next for your money if you are an iphone user and looking for an upgrade the iphone 12 may be revealed next week the bay area based Company Announced today that it will hold an event next tuesday where new products and the latest iphone are expected to be revealed the event will be streamed the company has been widely expected to unveil a new iphone with 5 g capabilities, this fall, the first to connect to the new ultrafast wireless network. However despite the hype. Apple has already said and a new iphones will be shipped to later than usual this year because of the supply chain issues caused by the pandemic. Hes a real life, willie wonka the founder of jelly belly, david klein is launching a Golden Ticket contest. One lucky winner will get their very own candy factory gold tickets are in the form of necklaces with a verification code on them, theyre hidden in secret locations in every state across the country. Players need to pay about 50 bucks to get a riddle to try to find the hidden Golden Ticket. Other winners will get 5,000 which is wanted jelly bellies it sure is. Thats it for kron 4 news tonight at 5 coming up tonight at 6 10s of thousands of people in the dark tonight because of power shut off to prevent wildfires power cuts of more than 20,000 customers in the north bay, were awaiting a live update from pg and e tonight about when electricity will be restored plus california in the midst of a record breaking year for wildfires and stonework some worry the worst is yet to come how the state is bracing for the traditional peak. A fire season. Hear the news at 6 is next. Motorcycle riders love the open road. And geico loves helping riders get to where theyre going, so to help even more, geico is giving new and current customers a fifteen percent credit on their motorcycle policies with the geico giveback. And because were committed for the long haul, the credit lasts your full policy term. The geico giveback. Helping riders focus on the road ahead. News at 6. Now its 6 more than a 172,000 customers are without power tonight amid planned power shutoffs by pg and e over wildfire concerns its affecting more than 22,000 customers in sonoma and napa counties. Additional customers are being affected in lake county. This is the current outage map and planned shut offs are indicated by those pink triangles thanks for joining us tonight, im ken wayne and im pam moore right now we are awaiting an update from pg and e on the Public Safety power shutoff son when the power could be restored heres where things stand right now though more than 17,000 customers without power in sonoma county, the bulk of those customers are in santa rosa. And the estimated time of restoration is tomorrow at 09 00pm in napa county more than 5,000 customers are in the dark the majority of those affected are in unincorporated areas, however, calistoga is also included the estimated time of power restoration for napa county customers is not until tomorrow
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