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In covid19 cases spike, Health Officials are now requiring new changes for Outdoor Dining and churchings. Some cities in Alameda County are pushing back and proceeding with Outdoor Dining after the county said they were not allowed to. It was a hot afternoon today. But were tracking hotter temperatures for your sunday. Well have the details in the accuweather forecast. Abc 7 news at 11 00, starts right now. Building a better bay area for a safe and secure future. This is abc 7 news. Good evening. Thanks for joining us. Im eric thomas. And im dion lim. More concerning numbers tonight with the surge of coronavirus cases in california. More than 8,000 new cases are being reported in the state. The number of deaths, also, is trending upward. Rising by 94. Hospitalizations, also, set a new record today, topping 6,300. Now, the bay area also set a record today with its numbers of hospitalizations, with 567. Also, of concern. The Positivity Rate over the past two weeks continues to rise. The sudden spike in cases has led to more dialing back of reopening plans in the bay area. In Alameda County, there is confusion tonight after restaurants were abruptly told to stop Outdoor Dining because the county did not have a variance. Abc 7 News Reporter Laura Martinez tells us some cities are pushing back, and letting people eat outside, anyway. This weekend, cities in Alameda County shut down streets to expand Outdoor Dining but the county issued a curve ball. To get a press release, not an official order, but a press release, late friday night, is really very inconsistent and very unfair to the businesses that had really made a significant investment. That press release, the Alameda County Public Health department issued stated, quote, we learned the state issued updated guidance, dated july 9th, prohibiting Outdoor Dining in nonvariance counties, including Alameda County. But some city leaders are saying that is not a legal order, and are proceeding with the street closures to allow Outdoor Dining. Weve planned to close 1st street. We are not going to change those plans because those plans, as i understand it, are still consistent with the legal orders that are in place. Like livermore, the city of heyward said they are going through with the street closure event as planned and will support local restaurants who choose to participate. Three City Council Members even visited restaurants to give their personal support. Mike salinas did come and other members of the city as well. And they dropped off different gifts and just gave verbal support. Around the corner at playt restaurant and bar, this was the first time Michael Leblanc opened for the First Time Since the pandemic. I didnt know if i was going to open up today until, maybe, 3040 minutes beforehand. He said the countys press release absolutely caused confusion. He spent a lot of money preparing for this. We bought food. Bought extra food. I kind of changed the menu up a little bit. Im hoping that the city, state, county, they all get together. Based on what happened this weekend and we have some clear guidelines as we go into next week. The states guidance prohibits Outdoor Dining in nonvariance counties, which includes Alameda County. The county said they are obtaining variance from the state and its on the agenda for tuesdays board of supervisors meeting. Elsewhere in Alameda County, Restaurant Owners struggled to comply with the new orders today. Many were caught off guard where local leaders just converted two traffic lanes into Outdoor Dining and shopping zones. The states order left many here furious. They didnt have the foresight to apply for a variance . Im sorry. Im sorry. Thats incompetence. That owner is so upset, he is ght o Outdoor Dining less than a month ago. And new at 11. Oakland is shutting down streets around lake merit this weekend to tryto cut down on crowding. Several streets have either been closed entirely or had lanes closed off. Also, parking is being restricted on some streets and on some streets, not allowed at all. The closures just ended for today but will resume tomorrow at 7 30 in the morning and last until 11 in the evening. There have been several weekends the lake has been crowded including last weekend for the fourth of july. In the south bay, fire crews have fully contained a wildfire that erupted this morning in the foothills of east san jose. San jose firefighters and cal fire crews responded to the blaze by land and by air. Officials tellne 31 acres, thouh no structures were lost. Investigators are still trying to pin point the cause of thebl. Even further south, a fire thats been burning east of gilroy is nearing containment. Has burned 5,500 acres and is now 96 contained. It started last sunday in dry brush. Sky 7 took this video you see here on monday. Where the flames spread rapidly, forcing evacuations. One structure was lost in the fire. All evacuation orders have been lifted and a round of road closures ordered by firefighters has been lifted. And multiple fires along interstate 505 in vacaville. Briefly, threatened some homes this afternoon. The Fire Department says a total of six fires happened, and were all under control by 7 30 in the evening. No one was hurt and no buildings were damaged and the cause is still under investigation. Now, meantime, it was a scorcher today for much of the bay area. Doesnt look like we are getting any relief as of tomorrow. Meteorologist drew tuma standing by with more on this and surely that affect firefighting efforts. Yeah, dion, it was hot and it was dry today. Keeping our fire danger elevated. And that will continue into sunday, as well. We exceeded 100 degrees in our hottest spots, earlier this afternoon. And even tonight, were hanging on to some of that warmth. Look at current numbers right now. Concord hit a high of 101 earlier today. Were holding at 78, as we approach midnight right now. 81 in brentwood. Little bit cooler but still mild in oakland. 68 in san jose. Now, hour by hour we go. Tomorrow morning, watch as those temperatures soar. Very quickly, by 10 00 tomorrow morning, our warmest spots are already into the 80s. And tomorrow afternoon will actually be hotter in a lot of spots than today. Well take a look at those numbers in the full accuweather forecast in just a few minutes guys. Drew, thank you very much. Streets in downtown martinez are closed tonight ahead of what could be dueling protests between black lives matter supporters and white supremacist groups. Here is a map of the four downtown streets affected by closures. They will be in effect all day sunday. Ahead of a planned 4 00 march from Contra Costa County superior court to waterfront park. Businesses spent today boarding up storefronts as a precaution. Last weekend, two martinez residents defaced a black lives matter mural in what Police Called a hate crime. They were arrested. Then, someone spray painted white lives matter on a road. That has been covered up. Activists expect thousands to show up tomorrow. A bay area Amusement Park finds itself in dire straits. Oaklands fairyland did get a loan from the government, but now faces an uncertain future. Could it be closed for good . They were lining up f marin county fair today. Whats been offered to Amazing School district. The hoa has been very involved. These shrubs arent board approved. You need to break down your cardboard. Thank you. Violation. Violation. I see youve met cynthia. At least geico makes bundling our home and Car Insurance easy. And it does help us save a bunch of money. Two inches over regulation. Thanks, cynthia. For bundling made easy, go to geico. Com reinventing. 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For those who do decide to go out and eat, theyll also have some new rules to live by for the foreseeable future. Heres abc 7 News Reporter. Covid19 cases have spiked in Contra Costa County. The latest data shows over 8 of people tested for covid19 came back positive with the virus. In hopes to slow the spread, this county has implemented two new changes. Number one, effective sunday at 11 59 p. M. , all indoor religious gatherings will be banned. We were probably less than 10 capacity, in a huge, you know, space. Everybody was spread out. No singing. You know, everything right along with the guidelines. So just disappointing to see Services Wont be continuing. Contra costa county Health Officials did not give specifics on what services will be able to resume indoors. Outdoor services are still permitted. Our churp hech here, they pu ton of work into meticulously following every single one of the guidelines the county laid out. And a lot of cases, i think wept abo went above and beyond even what the county was asking for. Must wear face coverings at all times, except when eating or drinking. Already, we have gone around today and told people in five times in less than a half hour. Signs like this one remind customers of these guidelines. But as more changes keep happening, Restaurant Owners tell us its getting harder to keep up. Daily. When i wake up, first thing i do, is check the Contra Costa County Health Website and just look for any changes because were not being notified. This Restaurant Owner says theyve gone above and beyond. We have tables that are six feet apart. Even making it easier for customers to dine and avoid confrontation with those who dont want to follow the rules. The boxes of disposable face masks were using to hand out to anyone that comes out forgetting their mask. You know, we try and limit the possibility of anyone harming the the health or putting anyone at risk. In walnut creek, luis pena, abc 7 news. The list of is what opening and what isnt seems to be changing almost daily in the bay area. So we are tracking each county. And you can see the list, for yourself, by going to abc 7 news. Com. Today, crews took down the Pink Triangle that has been glowing over San Francisco. During june, pride month, 3,000 pink leds formed the symbol over twin peaks. Normally, that triangle is made of cloth but that would have required too many volunteers to install and stay socially distanced. Organizers raised more than 80,000 in donations to pay for the light display. Covid19 bought millions of americans extra time to file their income tax returns. The irs delayed the usual april 15th deadline to this coming wednesday, july 15th. And if you need more time to complete your tax filings, you must file for an extension by wednesday. So far, the irs says about 139 million taxpayers have submitted their return, so far. The agency expects another 150 million individuals to do so. Oaklands historic fairyland is in financial trouble because of the pandemic. The Iconic Museum Amusement Park, rather, closed its doors in march. The parks executive director tells sf gate they have now run out of money from a Paycheck Protection Program loan. Now, the park is unsure when, or how, it will reopen. They have been hosting a small camp in recent weeks, but visitors still arent allowed. O on fairylands website, there is a page where you can make donations. Well, its a little different stir o story in the north bay where the Santa Rosa Press democrat reviewed numbers from governments paychecks Protection Program set up to help Small Businesses. Just about 1,500 Small Businesses, nonprofits, and other companies received nearly a total of 600 million. To even the company that owns the press democrat. It is estimated 64,000 jobs were saved through the loans. The bay areas only lithuanian restaurant is closing at the end of the month, not because of the coronavirus but to allow the owner to make a political run. Abc 7 news was in alameda, where mama papa lithuania has been on park street for years. The owner is running for a Parliament Seat in lithuania and says he wouldnt trust anyone else with the restaurant when he moves, thus the decision to close. No rides. No games. To exhibits. But you can still get fair food this weekend in the north bay. Kettle corn and corndogs, along with funnel cakes and much more are now available in drivethru form. Its designed to give people a taste of the marin county fair which was cancelled because of the pandemic. A food fair is proving pretty popular with long lines of people last night waiting at the Veterans Memorial parking lot. Veterans say this new concept could help save them from financial disaster. We started in february. We got one fair in. Then, we went on to the rest of the season, which everythings been cancelled out. Weve lost about, oh, 30 fairs, so far. The fair food drivethru runs from 11 00 a. M. To 8 00 p. M. , through tomorrow. Then, again, next weekend, starting friday. And the weather certainly feels like its all for a good fair. At least, hot, if thats what you like. Drew. Yeah, thats exactly right. Its been so hot out there away from the coast today. Well above 100 degrees in our hottest spots. No records were broken today but this summerlike heat is going to stick around for one more day. Even a couple degrees hotter in some cities. So live doppler 7, along with satellite right now, showing you it is a clear picture. And the picture outside tonight. A live look from our east bay hills camera. You can see the tower blinking off in the background. A marine layer is totally absent tonight and thats going to lead the way to a sunny start on our wednesday. Look at temperatures right now. We are still in the 70s in some spots. 78 in concord. Were at 71 in fairfield and san ramon. Down to 55 in nevada after an afternoon spent in the 90s. And currently, 61 in oakland. Its still pretty dry away from the coast. When we take a look at relative humidity levels, you can see its only 16 in antioch. That is some very dry air overhead right now. And again, tomorrow afternoon, these levels will drop into the teens and into the Single Digits in many inland east bay citys, and that will keep the fire danger elevated along with those hot temperatures. Live doppler 7, along with satellite. High pressure, right over the four corners. And its going to sit there for tomorrow, as well. And it will continue to pump heat, not only into california but, much of the desert southwest. Look at current temperatures right now. As of 11 19 p. M. , its still 104. In phoenix, its 97 in palm springs. In fresno, it is very warm at this hour with a current temperature of 90 degrees. Overnight tonight, back here at home, it is clear skies. Temperatures gradually falling into the 50s and low 60s. I do think some spots in the north bay and east bay hills will remain in the 70s overnight tonight. Thats some warm air overhead. So, sunshine sunday morning, and well keep that sunshine all day long. Before, tomorrow night, our fog will return. But highs tomorrow. Get ready. Its another hot day in the south. 91 in san jose. 87, palo alto. Downtown San Francisco, 72 degrees. Daly city, about 66 so is it is mild along the coastline. 96 for santa rosa. 100 for calistoga. The east bay its warm. 83 san leandro. Inland, another hot day. 102 in antioch. 98 in san ramon. So the accuweather sevenday forecast. It is a hot day inland tomorrow. The coast is mild. And then, relief really arrives here on monday. Well jump back to typical numbers for the rest of the forecast. All right, drew. Thank you very much. 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