Now at 11 00 just one hour until election day. Tonight an update on the unprecedented turnout so far and how bay area voters are feeling as they head to the polls. Im nervous, im prepared for anything. The president ial candidates campaigning into the night. The lastminute push for votes. Their closing arguments to the american people. New details tonight on a freak accident that left a San Francisco firefighter with critical injuries. A judge issues a restraining order against a south bay church racking up six figures in fines. The response from that congregation tonight. They go to the church to find refuge u and that is what he has provided. Good evening im ken bastida. Im elizabeth cook. Now at 11 00 on kpix 5 and streaming on cbsn bay area. An unprecedented early Voting Period wrapping up tonight. And in a matter of just hours, polls open here in the bay area. That happened just after midnight eastern time in the small town of dicksville notch. Here in the bay area some new early
For anything. The president ial candidates campaigning into the night. The lastminute push for votes. Their closing arguments to the american people. New details tonight on a freak accident that left a San Francisco firefighter with critical injuries. A judge issues a restraining order against a south bay church racking up six figures in fines. The response from that congregation tonight. They go to the church to find refuge u and that is what he has provided. Good evening im ken bastida. Im elizabeth cook. Now at 11 00 on kpix 5 and streaming on cbsn bay area. An unprecedented early Voting Period wrapping up tonight. And in a matter of just hours, polls open here in the bay area. That happened just after midnight eastern time in the small town of dicksville notch. Here in the bay area some new early voting numbers out tonight indicate we could see record turnout. Nearly three quarters of the registered voters have cast their ballots ahead of election day. That number is nearly 70 in s
Because of the prevention of wildfires. Anser hassan is live with more on this. Good morning. The town of danville says the combination of dry conditions and high winds increases the threat of wildfires, so pg e says they will cut off power starting tonight. Town Officials Say the psps event will begin 6 00 and 8 00 p. M. This will affect residents along parts of diablo road in east danville. The power outage cant be avoided but the town wants residents to be prepared. That includes fueling up vehicles, charging mobile devices and have an emergency kit ready which includes batteries, flashlights, cash and a firstaid kit. Also plan for your pets and pg e advises to unplug all electronics. Now, this power outage wont just impact danville but many cities around the bay area. In oakland people have been through this before. Its just more frustration for businesses already struggling because of covid19. I dont know what to do because my flowers need cooler especially with such hot weather.
The better off well all be out there. Ikea. Make the dream yours. Red flag barnings will go into effect first thing tomorrow morning as winds developing, increasing our fire danger. Well have all the details in the forecast. A Public Safety power shut off is expected to happen in this oakland neighborhood tomorrow. You can see why there is concern out here. The longterm effects of covid on your brain. What patients say theyre experiencing when it comes to coronavirus and cognitive health. The push to reopen a beloved palo alto playground, why its popularity could be the reason why it remains closed. Abc7 news starts now. Building a better bay area for a safe and secure future. This is abc7 news. In the longterm, if its always on and off, on and off, it kills our business. Fear and frustration tonight. Critical fire conditions could keep power off to tens of thousands tomorrow. Take a look at the impact on bay area counties. More than 22,000 customers could face electricity cuts to prev
Reporter meanwhile people are trying to adapt to a day without power. Most stores here are closed but not all of them. This couple says they managed to buy what they needed. We shopped by flashlight, and we paid cash. We were due two cents change, but we all forgot about that. Reporter people here understand they need to make sacrifices to stay safe. Were surviving. It could be much, much, much worse. Reporter in oakland, jodi hernandez, nbc bay area news. I want to give you a more detailed look at exactly where those outages are happening. First lets talk about the east bay. Most of the outages are in the oakland hills, which is right here. This is that whole montclair area that she was talking about. Some people without power on the Southeast Side of walnut creek, so were talking about this area right here, and then all along danville, which is right down here. So lets look at the north bay. 9,000 customers without power. Thats just in napa alone. So were talking about this region ri