In contra costa county. Here is what they had to say. I think the mood around this agency, we are all devastated. We have lost one of our family members, he was hard working and we are in close contact with the family to get through this. Reporter and the South Lake Tahoe Police Department released a statement showing signs of heroism but some details are quite saddening. Deputy Carlos Francis was a standout Football Player in 2005. On friday he died trying to save the life of his sisters friend. They were on paddle boards. His sister and her friend were on kayaks. Her friend tried to help and when deputy stepped in to help but didnt make it to them in time and fell unconscious. Everyone in his party survived. He is being hailed a hero for putting his life on the line to save another. Deputy francis was with the Sheriffs Office since december of 2011. He lived in sacramento and plans are underway for a memorial to honor his life. We are live in the city of martinez. Thank you. Happenin
Are Health Hazards. Lets look at current conditions. Weve got sunny skies and hot weather across the bay area. Heres a look at High Temperatures so far. 103 degrees in antioch. Oakland airport at 94 degrees. Set a new record here for this date. 95 here. Other numerous locations in the mid to upper 90s. We have a heat advisory in effect today and tomorrow for the entire bay area from 11 00 a. M. To 7 00 p. M. I mentioned Health Hazards earlier associated with this heat. And we have poor air quality which is compounding the problem we have. Air quality projection for the next few days. Tomorrow will be as well. Its quite likely thursday and friday will be also as no improvement is expected until the weekend. We do expect a little bit of a letup by the weekend. Certainly the triple digit heat. Ill give you a look at the longer range forecast in just a few minutes. All right, thank you. You know its hot when spencer ditches the tie. Normally the tie is part of the outfit. But we continue o
Urinating. Many people view it more like a parade. Those in the last category tend to drink, dress in costume and some people go nude. City officials banned alcohol from the race a few years back. Many drink before the race and while it is going on. The race has a long colorful history and started as a way of lifting spirits following the 1906 quake. Earlier today we talked to a few people preparing for tomorrows race. I thought they said rum. Another one says i hate running which is 100 true. I come to San Francisco a lot for other running events. I think bay to breakers is going to be a really fun one. Reporter also, this year San Francisco police say they are increasing the number of officers patrolling the race by 20 . The southern part of alamo square will remain closed until monday. Bart trains start running at 6 00 a. M. The race starts at 8 00 a. M. Live in San Francisco. A south bay politician is out of jail but not out of trouble. Last year George Shirakawa who was a Santa Cl