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Should be prepared. The shut offs are being ordered by the state of california so pg and he wants everyone to know this is not the Public Safety shutoff switch happened during high fire threat conditions. The outages are due to a combination of the extreme heat that were experiencing and high energy usage. Chief meteorologist Lawrence Karnow joins us now to tell us the records that were broken today and how long this hot weather is going to stick around for years, you can imagine all the people trying to turn up their abc today. These temperatures easily, the hottest of the summer so far and records all around the bay area, not just in a few spots we smashed into many places in the San Francisco 95 degrees that is very hot. Downtown San Francisco. Look at oakland, a 101 degrees a 103 in san jose that was a record in san jose, Half Moon Bay right out there on the waters edge 82 a record a 106 scorching heat in napa one 05 in santa rosa. We were done there more records falling redwood city a 102 richmond 96 degrees 99 at sfo International Airport in gilroy tied a record look at that number a 107 degrees sizzling all around the bay area continue to look at some very warm even some hot temperatures even at this hour 97 degrees right now and palo alto weve still got 70s right along the coast, a 101 still in pittsburgh. Thats impressive for this time of the evening to see those kind of temperatures and certainly were going to see a return of some very hot numbers in fact, the National Weather service has issued heat advisories and excessive heat warnings, weve got a heat advisory in the San Francisco right along the peninsula all the way down to Belmont Redwood city mental part temperatures there 86 to about 98 degrees in the coming days, this heat advisories and excessive heat warning lasting all the way until next wednesday very hot weather into the south bay you see in red here thats where the excessive heat warning is in the san jose through alum rock also in santa clara in alameda salsa los gatos are told the cupertino and sunnyvale in the east bay, those hot temperatures continuing inside the bay not quite as hot a very hot inland. The interior valleys just going to scorch in fact were looking at some places inland maybe as high as a 108 in the coming days. This is just the beginning of the heat wave. Much hotter days ahead, well talk about that in a few minutes or so record setting temperatures and lawrence mentioned had people all over the bay area doing just about whatever they could to try to stay cool. But lead to some rather large crowds in places like San Francisco stores park and ocean beach and of course that is not the best situation we we are all supposed to be social distancing kron fours michelle kingston is live tonight just off the embarcadero in San Francisco with what the city is doing now michelle. City officials want everyone to remember were still in the middle of a pandemic so even though its hot outside they want everyone to wear a mask. Alameda to San Francisco to the beaches in pacifica people are trying to beat the heat trying to get kawhi sweltering it was just in my best interest if i want to get. A little bit of exercise in the come over here San Francisco city officials are urging everyone to stay hydrated and stay home if possible and if it gets too hot inside they ask you find a cool place outdoors to stay safe and most importantly they say to remember to keep your distance from others in wear a mask we just want everyone street number were still in a very serious response to this covid19 virus. And we encourage people to get out stay safe but remember that her actions in dolores park rangers are handing out masks to people who are wearing them its part of the citys effort to remind people to a bay, the Public Health order things pretty respectable have few people without masks that most people wear. The city is increasing the number of park rangers on patrol here throughout the weekend to conduct outreach. We also know that it can be very warm when wearing face masks, so they said folks are able to get outside. And the separate from people that they can remove their masks as long as theyre appropriate distance from other people. Another Important Note this city does not plan on opening any cooling centers this weekend live in San Francisco, michelle kingston kron 4 news michelle. Thank you in the east bay temperatures of course even higher than in San Francisco. And while the high temperatures can create fire concerns covid19 creates other potential safety issues kron fours dan kerman has more now from alameda. By midafternoon friday crown beach in alameda was already packed with people. And with high temperatures expected to continue so are the crowds, but its not just the heat thats bringing people out to east bay, Regional Parks since the beginning of covid day. Weve had a much higher activity level in the parks and desertion has definitely gone up. East bay, Regional Parks, captain allen love says for the most part people have been good about Wearing Masks and social distancing. But signs are in place and officers are on hand to remind people who are not covid19 has led to the closure of most swimming areas in the Park District as well as picnic tables and barbecues. So we asked people to think about that when theyre going to be going to the park is how theyre going to be doing that its a different challenge. But whether is also bringing with it fire concerns in the inland areas. Increase staffing is now in place with added coverage. Were going to be staffing overnight in the Berkeley Oakland hills which is not not a normal practice for the Park District we do that during increased danger times in addition to covid on fire conservancys bay, Regional Park Officials Say you also have to worry about yourself as it relates to the heat. Make sure you bring enough water both for you and your pet and even consider leaving your pet at home if it gets too hot. In alameda dan kerman kron 4 news. Another way to beat the heat over the next few hot days is by visiting Public Cooling Centers these centers can provide relief from the hot weather for people who might be more vulnerable to these hot temperatures. Heres a list of some of the cooling centers in the east bay there are locations in livermore antioch Pleasant Hill and in richmond you can find a complete list of the cooling centers all around the bay area at our website kron 4 dot com for your health tonight Contra Costa County Health Services is offering tips on how people can remain healthy. During this heat wave and during the covid19 era kron fours Haaziq Madyun reports. Theres lots of tips for people to stay healthy and cool with temperatures reaching triple digits in Contra Costa County during this statewide flex alert contra costa Health Services Deputy Health officer high drama krista gives advice on how to stay healthy as the temperatures rise. Number one dont go outdoors unless you really need to you may need to reschedule yard work or other plans that you had if you do have to go outside avoid the hottest times 02 00pm to 06 00pm in the afternoon make sure you wear light loosefitting clothing sunscreen a hat stay in the shade and drink more water than you realize that can be 16 to 32 ounces every hour. Number 2 if youre going to be indoors try to have a cool space air conditioning if possible if youre in the central part of the county where tempers is there going to be hotter in the upper 90s to the mid 100s number 3 boys sugary an alcoholic beverages that can make you more dehydration. He says dont let the heat full you into letting your guard down when it comes to covid19. Because he says the virus doesnt disappear during hot weather and really its that close proximity thats the greatest risk temperature is not a major player continue to practice all the coronavirus prevention measures of covering your face. Keeping that physical distance with others here are some locations of cooling centers an anti at Pleasant Hill and richmond for more information logarithm on to Contra Costa County Health Services. Heat and your Health Website has it made you kron 4 news. In the north bay, a santa rosa woman has been charged after allegedly driving under the influence and crashing into a police car. The officer was taken to hospital with minor injuries, according to police the officer was parked at an intersection at the scene of a fire to assist santa rosa fire department, 39 yearold maria lopez allegedly crashed into the rear drivers side of the patrol car. Even though the cars emergency lights were activated. Lopez was arrested for being under the influence of alcohol and charged with dui causing injury. Californias ban on high capacity ammunition magazines was ruled unconstitutional today in a federal court. The panel of federal judges on the 9th circuit said that the law banning magazines holding more than 10 bullets violates the right to bear firearms, the california rifle and Pistol Association called the ruling a huge victory. California attorney general Javier Becerra did not immediately say whether he would ask for a full court review or appeal to the u. S. Supreme court. He als did not say if the state would seek a delay in order to prevent a buying spree. And a flaring at the chevron refinery in the east bay spark air quality concerns today, why Officials Say they do not intend to send out a Health Advisory. Helping the homeless stay hydrated during the heat wave how a south bay pastor, trying to make sure everyone gets enough water and Governor Newsom says california is making progress fighting the pandemic how he says its time for the biggest sale of the year on the sleep number 360 smart bed. You can adjust your comfort on both sides. Your sleep number setting. 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That number is expected to climb and earlier we mentioned that in the city of alameda somewhere in the neighborhood of 3,000 customers are without power right now and this is a situation that could be affecting large areas of the bay area and were being told that may not be any warning at all so if your power goes out. Get ready because it could be out for several hours. During his news briefing today governor Gavin Newsome along with a number of other state education officials talked about the progress california has made in his fight against covid19 specifically with regard to the Upcoming School year and Distance Learning kron 4 Sanaz Tahernia has more. The scene is taking a safety first approach with nearly 95 of california students likely starting the school year with Distance Learning. The governor acknowledged that Distance Learning in virtual instruction is less than ideal. But he went on to discuss how the states budget is being used to maximize resources not only for students. But for teachers and families as well. It includes among other things millions of pieces of personal protective equipment. Access to technology and connectivity for those who dont have any Companies Like apple T Mobile Office depot staples and edison they set aside hundreds of thousands of devices for california schools, the districts can buy it through the state. The state also secured 5. 3 billion dollars to support schools during the pandemic now despite where the state currently stands Governor Newsom says the state is committed to its goal. Our commitment our default long term is in Person Instruction. The social emotional benefits of in Person Instruction are self evident. The need to develop relationships develop connections to be inspired by teacher a magical moment that changed rectory of ones life. It is sub optimal to have that experience virtually that is something i believe overwhelmingly accepted. And recognize the governor said the state is testing an average of 130,000 people a day for the coronavirus. He says the Positivity Rate and hospitalizations are declining reporting from the newsroom Sanaz Tahernia kron 4 news. In the east bay today, the Oakland Police department kicked off an initiative called opd cares to try to prevent gun violence in that city. Police say part of the initiative involves putting more officers on foot and bicycle patrol. Also in patrol cars and on motorcycles to increase safety. Officers of the mobile command center handed out masks to residents. Oakland mayor libby schaaf says cease efforts turn response to an uptick in violence in oakland. The city has recently voted to establish a task force devoted to re imagining policing in the city and to reduce the Police Budget by 50 with the money going to alternatives for Public Safety. Also in the east bay flaring at the chevron richmond refinery earlier today sent thick black smoke into the air you can see in this video this sparked fears that the smoke could reach communities and possibly cause Health Problems the smoke was visible for miles at this hour. The flaring has stopped the girl forced to leave to go reports Hazardous Materials teams were still sent out to investigate. With temperatures surging into triple digits in the air already thick contra costa Health Services dispatched its Hazardous Materials teams to the area around the chevrons richmond refinery in the late morning just before 1130 chevron confirmed the disruption at one of its processing units resulted in flaring the heavy smoke, a potential Health Hazard for people with respiratory conditions but Hazardous Materials specialist maria de says the weather actually helped push the smoke out and the flaring eventually stopped in smoke had up so its kind of high up and when one 19 and investigating may notice that the smoke was headed. Towards the water fortunately not towards the community. Atmospheric conditions and warranted if there was any owners or anything that would have impacted the community and had gone away from the Community Chevron issued a Community Warning system level one alert. Thats the lowest level on the scale flaring is a safety device used to relieve pressure during the refining process. Dew says her teens ran tests for toxic matter and came up empty particular ads and theyre also looking to see if there are any sober compete in compounds in there and i didnt stop by our overnight act signed. Because we had indications that there could have been some some soccer containing on and then when i was a rotten egg odor or an owner that my current matches chevron says intermittent flaring is still possible. But for now Health Services says it does not intend to send out a Health Advisory in richmond phillipe djegal all kron 4 news now to of course for some forecast with a live look at the Golden Gate Bridge and looking from sutro tower. On a very warm hot night in the bay area o