Meet a convertible. Yes, absolutely. Convertible. Top down a day later today. Only if youre inland, though, because at the coastline, if youre driving up and down the coastline, youll probably want to see a little cozier. Weve got a little gray out that direction. San jose and nothing but the sunshine. So go ahead. Enjoy that sun in full force. We are going to be seeing skies getting consistently a little cloudier right along the coastline Golden Gate Park. You get your window of sunshine and then that fog rushes back in late afternoon. 60s 70s for your current temperatures. Not bad at all. Were looking really nice out there right now. Berkeley cool. 61 livermore pittsburgh at 70 degrees. Good morning for the john. Get the weekend started right with a little Time Outdoors later today. It is our last day that were only talking 80s for inland areas. From here on out. We are lifting off into the 90s, even triple digits and went which ive got your full forecast for still to come. Darya james, ok, thank you. We have some breaking news to report here at 10 00am. Turns out u. S. Attorney general Merrick Garland is now appointing a special counsel to investigate the president s son. Hunter biden. Garland says that he is naming david weiss, this past special counsel weiss, you remember his name. He was the u. S. Attorney in delaware who had just recently probe the business dealings of the president s son. This comes after a plea deal broke down last month in a tax and gun case against hunter biden. Heres what the attorney general had to say just moments ago. Tuesday of this week, mister weiss advice me that in his judgment, his investigation had reached a stage at which he could should continue his work as a special counsel. And he asked to be so appointed. Upon considering his request as well as the extraordinary circumstances relating to this matter. I have concluded that it is in the Public Interest to appoint him. A special counsel. Well, this special counsel announcement also comes as House Republicans are mounting their own investigation into Hunter Bidens business dealings. The deo it, doj says that neither the white house nor Hunter Bidens attorneys knew that todays announcement was coming. Its 10, 0, 2. And another big story that were following. The death toll has gone up in maui now at least 55 people are confirmed dead in the wild fires that happened. Yeah. And now as were getting further and further away from that. Tragic day this week, more and more victims there on maui are wondering why they didnt get earlier warning so that they could get a head start and fleeing the flames and there could be people that perished in their homes. They havent even been able to go home to home. And all of the ash Michael Thomas is live in the newsroom covering the very latest today. Michael. Hi, good morning, everyone. You know, these stories of survivors say of them not knowing about the fire matches up with what they told me yesterday at the airport. And this morning, were learning that hawaiis famous Emergency Warning System didnt even go off at all during these wildfires. Take a look. This is how parts of maui look right now. Just horrific. In total. Were talking more than 1000 structures that have been destroyed with the rising death count of 55. And this is still well. Crews are on the ground searching for survivors. Many tell us they had no idea that there was a fire happening until they heard smoke or excuse me, saw smoke or heard an explosion and had to run. And according to hawaii officials, hawaiis Emergency Management records show no indication that a warning of siren went off at all. State Officials Say instead the county did send out an Emergency Alert text message along with tv and radio warnings. But keep in mind the power there went out shortly after the fire started could. And that included in the ocean as they watch their homes in the city. They know and love burned to the ground. Found in houses in a huddle each other because the fire surrounding their homes before they could even get out. Theres no way to go. And these are Beautiful Homes that are very old and in foot up like a matchstick. Nobody had morning. Red cross is on the ground now the situation along with multiple california agencies when it comes to the preparation, maui fire officials have for this event. Well, they say it wasnt the best. Theres only about 65 fire crew members on duty at a time in maui and theyre responsible for 3 islands at that time. In addition, they also have no offroad vehicles which led to many issues as roads were blocked off at times. Now, the deadliest Natural Disaster hawaii has seen was back in 1960, during a tsunami that killed 61 people on the big island right now, as we say, that death toll is at 55, but it is expected to rise, which means that this may be the deadliest Natural Disaster hawaii has ever seen live in the newsroom this morning, Michael Thomas will send it back to you. Michael, thank you. And also there are crews from california and theyre on the way to help fight the flames in hawaii, including a member of the oakland fire departments, fema urban search and rescue task force. The acting fire chief explains that in disaster like this as we know, you got all the fire responders and they may also be the victims who cant go back to their homes or may lost their homes. So theyre here to help. And sometimes when we go into these communities, the people that are running their office of Emergency Services are suffering tragic losses as well. So if they cant do their job, were going to support them. 7 of the rules. And we know we want to take over, but we want to support them and ensuring that the community is getting what they need and that thats the recovery phase. And theres a canine unit as well as part of the recovery phase, helping to find bodies in the ash that neighborhoods. You know what have say the Something Likes more than 1700 buildings were destroyed. Thats in la hina. So the chief says that the team is going to stay there as long as they are needed. Well, the destruction caused by the wildfire there on maui has a lot of people here looking for ways to help out the Hawaii Chamber of commerce of Northern California says that they are still trying to coordinate local relief efforts. So stand by for more on that. In the meantime, they are referring people to the Hawaii Community foundations, maui, strong fund, which you see on the screen. Theyre asking for money. Its the same charity recommended by hawaiis governors office. The American Red Cross is also looking for monetary donations because theyre actually the point agency leading the efforts right now to help those that were evacuated at their homes and now have no home to go back to. Volunteers, are they going out to assist with south stream with being out in the community . We know that there are a number of folks that have lost connection with their ones and so will be helping with reunification as well. Well, if you would like more information on how you can help just visit our website at kron 4 dot com. And thats also where you want to go to stay updated on the very latest developments throughout the day. We have a special page dedicated to that fact scanning that qr code take you straight to it. Otherwise just go to kron 4 dot com and search hawaii wildfires. Time now is 10. 0, 7 and a bill to raise bridge tolls is facing more opposition. The city council in foster city is writing a formal letter objecting to a toll hike. Local officials coming out against this bill are worried that hiking the tolls would financially burden, adult, lowest earning commuters who already paying steep prices to cross bay area bridges foster city voted unanimously to push back against this bill that wants to raise bridge tolls by a 1. 50 for the next 5 years. The problem here it is. Its not being assessed for the use of the bridge is being assessed to fund public transit. And for that reason, i believe this is a tax. We reached out to state senator scott wiener who authored the bill and he says even after securing 400 Million Dollars for transit, theres still a 2 and a half billion dollar deficit, which if not addressed what Forest Service cuts to public transportation. He says that would be devastating for lowincome riders who dont own a car. 10, 0, 8 is the time. And if you love music, well, you get excited now for outside lands. The Music Festival kicking off today at Golden Gate Park. Have to love crowds, too, because theyre going to be a lot of people love that music. 75,000 people expected attend each day starting today. Weve got kron fours will tran standing by out at the Festival Grounds right now with a preview. Good morning. Well, look at all those people right behind me. By the time this is all over 225,000 people. Well have come through here for the threeday festival. Do not bring any backpacks, bring what that person has in their hand. Look at that. A clear backpack. Because they want to make sure everybody is safe. Plenty of music. Huge name performers. If youre looking for tickets, its already sold out. But if you were looking at one time, it was about 499 for a single day pass. They will add here to curfew, meaning friday saturday, they will shut down at 10 oclock. And then on sunday they will shut down at 9 40. But in the meantime, plenty of food, 100 local vendors with some of the best food that just mouth watering. And theres no such thing as air watering. But you get the point plenty of big name performers got a chance to talk to somebody who is going hear your some of the people. Shes looking forward to so who are you looking forward to seeing . Im looking forward to probably 40 to nominate jay. I d ids ul. I mean. A lot people. If you come here, do not drive because if youre looking for a parking spot by the time you find one, this festival will have wrapped up on sunday night. Take public transportation, plenty of buses have a friend drop you off because as you can see by the time they let all these people you will be shoulder to shoulder. Back to you. All right. Its going to be packed for sure thing at. Thank you. Well, i like i like love theres somebody called soccer mommy playing today. That slot. So long. I like that. And theres one who fighters are you people. I however going to be spending the day sunday watching preseason football, niners raiders. Thats going to be disney matter. But youre so excited because you love em is the first matchup waiting all year. All heart harvey is waiting right now for the preview for us the 2 teams are going to be taking part in a joint practice that starts this morning at the raiders facility in nevada today. It is this second joint practice because yesterday was their first sundays game. Also means the return of jimmy g who is now the starting quarterback for the raiders. Jimmy, of course, took the fortyniners to the super bowl 2019. Meanwhile, for the niners quarterback, brock purdy, hes unlikely to play in sundays game head coach Kyle Shanahan saying earlier this week that most of the fortyniners top players will likely sit out the game. Bertie has been working brought party has been working his way back from elbow surgery during the first 2 weeks of training camp. And of course, you can watch sundays game right here on kron 4. Were going to be the home for the raiders preseason football. Our pregame shows going to start at 12 30pm, leading up to the game. So stick around afterwards for our post game special. Ill send it back to both of the desk. All right. Thanks. A lot of rain and 10. 11 is that im still ahead on the kron. 4 morning news. A state senator says that hes trying to create. More Affordable Housing in neighborhoods that were destroyed by the urban renewal. Thats me before dawn powerwash. Soaking, scrubbing. Thats life. Was life. Now, powerwash gives me the power of an overnight soak in minutes. Im sorry, minutes . With 3 cleaning boosters not found in traditional dish soaps that help break down, loosen and lift away food and grease. So much faster just spray suds on. No water needed til rinsing. Tougher mess . Let the suds sit a few minutes before wiping. Even cleans. both the grill thank you its more than soap. Its powerwash. Were checking out the weather because as we saw with outsidelands, lot of people are going to be outside. They are. And the question is going to be what are they where youve got john in the Weather Center with a look at that. Yeah. Outsidelands is literally one of the only places will tell you where check because the rest of the bay areas going to get hotter and hotter. Well outside lands your escape from the heat. So if youre looking for a cool place to put on those layers, well, its going to be a good place for now we will hit the low 60s this afternoon in Golden Gate Park and paired with some peeks of sunshine. Thats not going to be bad. But if youre heading out there into the afternoon and evening, that fog is going to push right back in and its going to have an impact on those temperatures. So just make sure that youre bundled up and cozy. Got those layers with as of course, you plan on in San Francisco or anywhere along the coastline. Were getting a good dose of sunshine now unless youre in the north bay and along the coast, some stubborn clouds in these areas. We do have the remnants of a post tropical system sitting just to our south. All thats to say yesterday we did see a couple thunderstorms in Southern California and its angering with it. At least some ocean cooled air High Pressure. Ridge builds in this weekend and cuts off a little access to that ocean. Cool there for inland areas. And thats why inland areas do have your warm up today. Weve got our last day in the 80s inland tomorrow morning, get access to the sea breeze cools us off during Morning Hours afternoon gets here and inland spots. Youre not getting that cool ocean air anymore. And thats your temperatures begin to climb. So today, enjoy it. This forecast doesnt look like this for much longer. 60s will remain in San Francisco and the coast all weekend long. That doesnt change in those 70s along the bayshore also going to be pretty persistent. Its inland areas where our temperatures do change the low 80s for the south bay got a warm up this weekend specially out into the inland east bay. Those 80s youre seeing on the map today. Tomorrow. Its going to be a lot of 90s in the same places. A nice day in napa at 75 degrees and likely your last day in the 70s for santa rosa nevado and center fell. Tomorrows temperatures 90s inland upper 90s by sunday and could even see a few triple digits come monday and tuesday. Notice that are bayshore in coastal areas, not budging as much. Little bit of a warmup for a bayshore cities but definitely staying nice and cool. At least compared to our inland spots. Daria. Thank you, 10, 16 right now and San Francisco is now the first major u. S. City with to Driverless Car Companies that are allowed to ferry passengers around for a fee and theyre competing with taxi Rideshare Company drivers for you are my of money. However, Sarah Stinson takes a look. Hes a threat to health and safety. This is a threat to the people. San francisco, after weeks of hearings, protests and meetings, members of the California Public utilities commission. Give the green light for waymo and cruise to start charging for driverless rides. The vote came despite reservations from city officials, residents and Union Leaders citing erratic behavior from the unmanned cars. So theres a danger of emergency where these cars are blocking the road and could actually kill people are people who have a house on fire emergency care, very serious issue. And the fact that the cpsc didnt put that into their consideration. Is shows again that theyre putting the public in danger, something also hes going to happen. Mayor london breed spoke in favor of cpu, sees vote but acknowledge the safety concerns. Tweeting there remain challenges. We need to work to resolve, especially vs interfere with our first responders. Were studying this decision and exploring our options for next steps. A woman with impaired vision says shes in favor of the expansion because she feels far safer in a driverless car of freedom that it gives just be able to have safe transportation door to door without being discriminate against any time taxis and Rideshare Services had. Let me standing on the side of the because i choose to navigate my world with the said in a statement that the new permits mark, the true beginning of commercial operations in San Francisco. Crews also released a statement saying theyre grateful for the leadership of cpu c. And it will continue to work closely with regulators. First responders and other key stakeholders. Now rideshare and taxi drivers will have to compete with the 2 companies. The teamsters joint council, 7 president says they will continue to fight for the jobs of drivers. Weve got. Millions of families that are supported by professional driving were not done here. Were going to keep fighting to make sure were protected, that our communities are protected. Our safety, our jobs from these robots and these green Tech Companies that only care about their profits. 19 and a