Weather alert, as gusty conditions move in. They could be the strongest winds weve seen so far this record fire season. A live look at walnut creek. A red flag warning for parts of the north and east bay going into Effect Tomorrow morning. Firefighters are stepping up patrols as a precaution, adding these three extra trucks starting tomorrow. Pg e not taking any chances, warning about a mass power shutoff to prevent wildfires. But a bit of good news. Pg e saying that 394,000 customers could be impacted starting tomorrow. That is down from 466,000 customers just yesterday. We want to check in with meteorologist rob mayeda on this crazy weather. Rob . Yeah, ive been watching the threat over the next 24 hours of these gusty winds on the increase around the bay area. Red flag warning due to dry winds. We could see some power i eer i some of that planned and the unplanned, as we might see tree damage. Technically, these are on shore cooling winds. We had some drizzle and mist and light rain
The fire north of fresno has scorched more than 152,000 acres since friday and it is still 0 contained. The flames have forced more evacuations and even more rescues. Y i the Sierra National forest. The smoke is so intense, rescuers have had to use night vision goggles. It was such an anxious wait not knowing when they would be here. So it is just surreal having them here in the flesh. Smoke was so thick, that the pilots dont have a visual of the terrain to land safely or identify locations. I know she was glad to see them. Flames have destroyed dozens of structures and at least 60 homes. And a san jose father and son were escorted out of the fire area with flames on both sides of the road. Their story. The abrupt end of what was supposed to be a fun fishing weekend for father and son. Their car still reeking of smoke after driving hours out of the fire zone, burning in fresno, madera. You could see smoke coming off the trees, you could see flames. There were stumps that were still on
Churns offshore. You have to adapt to the skimming the coastline as it haener. Slowly moves north. I am frank somerville. Everybody is hoping it stays here is the latest on the rules. Offshore. Apple fire. We know we will get some cal fire said it burned 21,000 part of the castro can send flooding. Acres. Reporter authorities are trying to balance the storm and tonight it is only 5 contained. Shutdown to allow for room for more than 8000 people have been outdoor dining. Not everyone supports the plan. Evacuated and at least one whole the pandemic in areas where coronavirus has surged. Home has been destroyed. We are now joined with the point of contention. Officials closing beaches and it is just northwest of palm outdoor covid testing sites. Special safety precautions were springs. The flames broke out near the plan involves closing a takendoesnt that cherry valley, just south of designated area. Voluntarily evacuated. The San Bernardino national that is the crux of the problem. Most
Are cuts we can absorb and it will not diminish our ability to provide essential services. The Police Officers association says, as an organization, they do support in investing in communities of color, saying they are concerned that by not telling vacancies, the department will be stretched thin her. The mayor said despite the unprecedented economic fallout from the pandemic, this budget does not include layoffs. She is asking unions to agree to a wage freeze for the next 2 years to keep as many people working as possible. I want to be very clear, the unions dont agree to delay raises, we will be forced to lay people off. We will be forced to cut city services. Reporter the mayor is saying just because there is a pandemic and hardship, does not mean that the city can ignore Mental Health and homelessness. The mayor did announce the creation of the office of donated care, and getting those experienced in Mental Health, city services, and addressing homelessness. The budget is funding 1
Quite cool. Stay cool for today and tomorrow and moderate on what looks town a dry sunday. 50s on the highs. Sal is here now at 7 01 and hell tell us the east bay commute is getting busier. This is a look at interstate 880. In oakland its not stop and go. Ill show it to you now, but it is doing okay. It looks like the picture may be frozen. Lets move to the san mateo bridge. Its very close because of an earlier crash. You can use the dum barton. 7 01, lets go back to the desk. Were just two days away from the nfc championship game between the 49ers and the packers. The 49ers will get back on the practice field getting ready for the packers. Jimmy garoppolo met with the media and they asked when the 49ers went from being a playoff contender to a super bowl contender. I think you always have that feeling before the season. I wouldnt say there was a real exact point during the season that it clicked, but just the tightness of this group, the offense, defense, special teams all interact wi