Judicial nominations. The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Black, will open the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Ee ternl god, we are grateful that you continue to rule the universe. We being a knowledge that though wrong seems so strong your purposes will be fulfilled. Lord, we praise you for your promise that in everything you continue to work for the good of those who love you. Mighty god, let your will be done lest our law makers bless our lawmakers. Listen to their prayers. Quench their thirst for your proence with your abiding love. May they not forget the many times you have helped them in the past. We pray in your gracious name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Mr. Grassley madam president. The presiding of
Live at 2 15 eastern. That on cspan as well. The Senate Energy and National Resources Committee Held a hearing on Wildland Fire Management programs. We hear from officials with the u. S. Forest service and the interior department as well as state officials from california and alaska. Good morning. Committee will come to order. Discuss thetoday to outlook for the 2019 wildfire season. We know it is underway, certainly in my state. I know its underway in washington state, california, most certainly. Westall received virginia, you are ok right now. But if you look at that map, the red in the southwest is something to Pay Attention to as well. Last week, the National Interagency fire center released its potential outlook for june through september and despite relief from the oppressive Drought Conditions this past winter, analysts addict elevated wildfire activity in california, oregon, and washington, among other areas in the country. Some of the some believe the stage is set for fire act
From the areas local news station. Youre watching the kron. 4 morning news at thanks for waking up with us and aria and im james and on this thursday morning, were enjoying once again, mild conditions, at least to start off the day. We should find out how the rest of the day and the rest of the weekend coming listen that right now. Mourning john guys. Its looking really nice out there for a lot of areas this morning. You like that cool feel of this morning has been one for you. Your view outside getting a little brighter. Now, the sea at the embarcadero cruise ship right here. Looking good, pulled up there under some partly cloudy skies right now. Now we are seeing visibility improving cloud cover lifting in some cases burning off. And we are seeing a fairly steady breeze to youll notice that cool, crisp feel to it almost feels like a fall day rather than in early august. A but that all changes, which means if you like the cool enjoy today, its 50s and 60s. Right now later on today, 60
This is very patchy. So some spots are actually quite clear right now. But where youre seeing the grey, youre really seeing its being transported in by a pretty steady wind from the west thats pushing all along it with it. Some ocean cool there. Thats the cool start. And the cool afternoon in general oakland conquered alameda 58 degrees. Heyward pittsburgh in the low 60s. Well to verona nevado in the low 50s right now. Later today were keeping the cooler around 60s 70s for most of our highs. Only a couple spots even rising to the 80s last of the cool days, though, this weekend, things warm up really quick and ive got that your full forecast rain. All right, john, thank you for that. While youre off to a good start on this thursday morning, if youre heading into the city right now, youve already missed the Early Morning accident. That we have there drive times around 16 minutes traveling into the city, san mateo bridge, no major delays or issues. Right now, 14 minute ride, meaning its e
Oakland as the city continues to deal with increase in crime. There. And former President Donald Trump set to appear in a federal court after being indicted for allegedly trying interfere with the 2020 president ial election. We are live with what to expect. From the areas local news station. Youre watching the kron. 4 morning far. Well, good morning and thank you for looking at with this bright and early for the kron. 4 morning news days thursday, august 3rd, im reyna harvey. All right. Its thursday. That means yet few more days in the week and then the weekend will be year. Youre probably already actively planning the next 24 even 72 hours. John sabol has been tracking that for us. I remember john, use it. A warmup is on the way morning. Here we go. The heat up is almost here. Today is our last day of these below average temperatures which i think some of us have really enjoyed, especially those of us. That are further inland. The break from the summer heat today. Looking at that clo