Today in the bay starts right now. And a good Tuesday Morning to you. Im marcus washington. And im laura garcia. Well check in with mike in just a moment, but first changing weather conditions with kari. Good morning. Good morning. We are seeing some changes in our air quality in parts of the bay area. Take a look at the numbers were seeing right now. Still unhealthy as you head to san francisco, the east bay down to the south bay. We are now seeing moderate air quality for parts of the north bay and even air quality that has improved to the point its unhealthy for sensitive groups but for most other people it is fairly healthy. As we lookality where were heading for the day our temperatures will reach into the mid80s. San francisco will see those 67. Ill be tracking that air quality. What will change it ahead coming up. Mike, how is it looking for the morning commute . Kari, well give folks the big view starting out with a lot of green sensors. Thats what we like to see. What we dont
No annualcontract. And now get hbo max included. Limited availability in select areas. Call 1. 877. Only. Att ooishlthsdz another wildfire absolutely explodes in size overnight. Thousands evacuated more than a hundred campers trapped. The rescue mission on Mammoth Mountain tonight. As the bay area wakes under a recordbreaking heat wave, pg e may be forced to cut power. We broke a couple of records today. Tomorrow a lot more are gonna fall. Sunday is the peak of this heat wave. First breaking news. At least 150 people trapped after a Massive Wildfire ick nights in the Sierra National forest. And tonight weve learned 63 campers near a Fresno County reservoir were just rescued by military helicopters. The others, told to shelter in place and to get into the water if they can. Until rescue crews return. Mandatory evacuation orders are in place for multiple communities. This is new video coming into the newsroom, showing just how dangerous the conditions are tonight. Two backpackers had to
Reporter here is what will remain open, Grocery Stores, pharmacies, banks, gas stations, police, fire, transit and sanitation. What is asked is folks only leave their homes for essential trips out. And other than that, stay at home. We are doing things that are restraining order to ensure we can recover quickly and bounce back once we have worked through this moment. Reporter bars and gyms will close at midnight. Restaurants will move to take out and delivery only. Coffee shops like a starbucks will be the normal, just grab your order and go. The hope is such drastic measures will keep the bay area from experiencing the same catastrophe as italy. And staggering deaths from the disease. Violating the order could be punishable by a misdemeanor but the chief says the goal is education. We are asking for compliance. Yes, by Law Enforcement is an option. That is not what we intend to do. Reporter as for getting fresh air, this was offered by a doctor. You will still be able to walk your dog
When the me will open. The chp officer i spoke with says that he expects this highway, the southbound lanes torques be closed at least until 8 00 tonight. And they are asking people to avoid this area if at all possible. And we will bring you more information as it becomes available. Reporting live in san jose, im andrea nakano, kpix5. Thank you. Now, onto that breaking news in the San Francisco District Attorneys race just over an hour interim da susie loftus conceded the race to chaseateyin thpublic Defenders Office who ran on a platform of reducing prison populations and promoting Restorative Justice and rehabilitation programs. Loftus is currently the interim da appointed by london breed last monthment she tweeted i didnt win the race, but we won the support of so many in San Francisco demanding our city work more effectively together to build safety congratulations to chase. I will work to ensure a smooth transition. As for the District Attorney elect. He tells kpix5 the people of
Fire under control. You can almost see it. This so often the case. Were speculating of course but it looks like it came across the dry brush on the highway. We do have tom on the scene and were going to hear from him coming up in a little bit. Hes gathering information and as soon as hes ready to go well bring him in. Two alarm grass fire in pacheco. It has slowed traffic but it has also burned several storage unit that is you can see in the center of the picture. Four small earthquakes ateded the area this afternoon. One was east of blackhawk and some felt it here in oakland as well as stockton, livermore, san mateo and San Francisco. A second quake, 3. 5, reported 13 minutes later and two more measured 2. 2 and 1. 5. Fire department say there is is no word of damage or injuries from the small quakes. The usgs says this the a good time to think about getting ready for a major earthquake with a quake kit and a plan for your family. Federal investigators arrived in hayward today trying