The conditions. But jana katsuyama, its been causing power problems. Reporter downtown, its only 70 degrees, a little of a relief from earlier in the day. The fountains are off, but they got a lot of use today. As some people tried to get out of their house to conserve energy, other people and businesses here downtown lost power completely. At livermores public fountains, families look for some relief from the triple digit heat. Chance and veronica brought their toddler and 8 week old baby, trying to comply with the alert, asking for consumers to reduce power use. Its rough with a 2month old, and 2yearold. Trying not to run the washing machine, the dryer. Reporter the California Independent system operator, issued the flex alert, asking people to conserve during the peak demand time between 2 00 p. M. And 9 00 p. M. Theyre trying to pull a lath more power to tran mission lines, and sometimes we get get anymore through the transmission lines. Reporter californias power grid has added 20
Jana cats yum is here katsuyama is here with more. Reporter they would like to see a vote thursday, but some gop senators say they cant support it in its current form, and without changes, the gop doesnt have the number of votes they need yet. Democrats denounce the Republican Senate healthcare bill on the steps of the capitol. Corey booker and others joined a protest. It indicates if the bill passes next year, 15 Million People would lose their coverage. 22 mill would be uninsured in ten years. Premiums would increase for older americans, states could get waivers allowing insurers to reduce benefits that cover pregnant women, mental healthcare, rehabilitation and some prescription drugs. It would be devastating for health in america. Reporter ken says people with preexisting conditions will still have access to insurance, but may not be able to afford it. It keeps the structure intact, but cuts way back on how much money they get. And who is eligible. Reporter the biggest impact will
Frustrated and angry crowd. Many people saying the city isnt doing enough to clean up the homeless encampment which is pretty much on their front door. Michael has been homeless much of his adult life. A long walk, and right next door, an emotional town hall was held addressing the issues about this area known as the living room. Dr. Smith pastor of Allen Temple Baptist church invited city and county leaders to talk about a plan to clean up the area in just four weeks. Its been three years with the same conversation. [ indiscernible ] Reporter City leaders laid out a plan for transition at housing and mixed use building, even after havens for rvs and more. [ indiscernible ] officials addressed the issue of high crime, open drug deals, prostitution, and paraphernalia littering the streets. Its an atrocity, and i wanted to say, i still say this, there is, you can go to certain parts of oakland, i could go to piedmont avenue, you dont see it, but we do here. Reporter complaints grew 7 ove
Of five fires that night, all within a mile, all set within an hour. Its definitely considered arson at this point. Right now, actively searching for anyone involved. We refer it to a hot set, a flick of the bic. Reporter the fires quickly let, and a crime more frequent than i realize. In any of the bay area counties there are fires being started every day. Reporter two other fires were next to a middle school, another behind an apartment complex, another alongside the fairgrounds. They were put out quickly, which may be part of the fire setters psychology. Many feel i set it in a place where it wouldnt hurt anybody, or i set it in a way that it wont spread very fast, but thats something, thats a mind game they play with themselves, and re halt is, once the fires set, you cant control it. Reporter which is why this tiny fire alongside highway 4, one of two, is as serious as any other arson, because of its potential. Remembering the flames, and how close they representative, members of
Caught in the dead of night stealing guns so they could assassinate Police Officers. Welcome to the lead. President ial candidates normally employ all sorts of cloak and dagger tactics when picking their vp candidates, but donald trump is talking about tryouts for vp candidates. Jim acosta joins me now, some in the party are pushing for mike pence. He is not the only problem. No, clearly there are divisions in the campaign, one advisory described it to me as a discussion. It has at times seemed like a reality show, but his search is shaping up to see mustsee tv and the finale is days, maybe hours, away. Donald trumps season of the apprentice has come down to this, an indiana cliff hanger. The Trump Campaign source told cnn their meetings in the last 24 hours went fabulously. Im at three, potentially four, but in my own mind, im probably thinking about two. Nothing was offered, nothing was accepted. He got his tryouts and showed off a skill i think it would be extremely careless to elec