and a reminder: if you can't watch us live, don't forget to set your d.v.r. so you can watch us later. that is tonight's "cbs evening news." i'm right now at 7:00 -- california could be 7 days away from electing a new governor as we enter the home stretch of the recall race. the polls show one side pulling ahead. has a delta variant dealt us its worst blow? the encouraging take from two bay area experts. get the laundry and dishes done, and cool off the house while you have a chance. the effort to keep the power on with more high temperatures on tap. a close call in contra costa county, where an emergency response to a fire turned into an emergency of its own. right now on the kpix 5 news at 7:00, and streaming on cbsn bay area , who will be in charge in sacramento after next tuesday? tonight, the odds are looking better for one side. good evening. i'm elizabeth cook. and i'm n a.