Investigators are looking into what caused a fire to break out in the heart of San Franciscos fishing and tourism industries. Its memorial day weekend. And bay area residents came out of shelter in place to enjoy the warm weather. This is just one of many hatefilled letters found in an east bay neighborhood. Im dion lim in san leandro with who made these racist notes. Abc 7 news starts right now. Announcer building a better bay area for a safe and secure future. This is abc 7 news. Tonight firefighters are still investigating that fire at San Franciscos Fishermans Wharf. The process and the damage are leaving many Business Owners in the area nervous about the impact on their bottom line. Good evening. Thanks for joining us. Im eric thomas. The fire destroyed one warehouse and narrowly missed burning a historic ship. Abc 7 News ReporterLauren Martinez is live in the newsroom with more on this. Lauren . Reporter eric, the historic pier is critically important to the fishing industry and to tourism in the bay area. These industries are already trying to get by because of the pandemic and now this. Everyone want to back out . This things really taking off. Reporter in the heart of San Franciscos fishing industry, pier 45 at Fishermans Wharf was engulfed in intense flames. Well be going defensive on this fire. Reporter 150 firefighters battled the fire from the ground and the water. One of them taken to the hospital with severe cuts. The fire was reported around 4 40 and took nearly eight hours to contai fishermen. Rts were adhe was nooss of life. Reporter the pier, built in 1926 i splstruures. One was dtroyed. It houses museum space, office space, and Storage Units for fishermen and seafood companies. This is a lost day of business, a lost good day of business. It means a lot of restaurants and a lot of our Home Delivery customers arent going to be able to do what they were planning on doing for the memorial day picnics or barbecues or whatever. Reporter a crucial day of selling was lost and expensive equipment. I lost probably 15,000 worth of fishing equipment, maybe two trucks. And it looks like one or two more might be damaged. Reporter the fire destroyed Corporate Office space for red and white fleet, a familyowned tour boat Company Since 1892. It sort of feels like the triple whammy. Reporter they ceased operating their boats on march orr from cod. E shelter in place we unfortunately ended up having let go of the staff shor. And now this. Well get through this. What we really need frankly is to get back out on the bay, get people back out on the bay again. Reporter part of the pier is used for commercial flishing. Where fishermen sell their catch to Fish Processors. But as the investigation into the Structural Integrity of the pier continues, those fishermen have to wait. Any vessels that are out there typically are equipped with ice to keep them for at least a couple of days. We want to work with the fishermen and we want to work with everyone in the area to bring the area back, but in order to do so we need to do it safely. Firefighters will remain at the scene overnight. The cause of the fire is still unknown, and the integrity of the pier is still up in the air. Eric, back to you. Lauren, thank you very much. Now, firefighters managed to save an important piece of history from the fire. The ss jeremiah obrien, a World War Ii Navy cargo ship was docked a few feet away from the fire. Using the fire boat st. Francis crews managed to hold off the fire this memorial day weekend, and the ships captain is beyonr it sounds corny at times but that was the first reaction. Its a miracle. And its because of the Fire Department. Heres a little more background on pier 45. Not one but two World War Ii Naval vessels are docked there, including the jeremiah obrien, a fully functioning liberty cargo ship. Alongside is the uss pompanit oechlt, a restored diesel submarine. Pier 45 houses the wft coasts largest number of commercial Fish Processors and distributors. Also inside pier 45 is mechaniqu, a collection of mechanically operated Musical Instruments and arcade games. It was in another part of the pier and not damaged in the fire. We sent out word of the fire through the abc 7 news mobile app. The app is one way to stay on torch of breaking news as well as any update regarding the coronavirus pandemic. When you download it be sure you enable push alerts to receive updates on your mobile device. Well, the warm weather pushed many bay area residents out of shelter in place. Amid the coronavirus pandemic abc 7 is focused on how the virus is affecting your health and other topics important to us better bay area. Abc 7 news recorder luz pena spoke to a ucsf Infectious Disease doctor who suggests sunlight might not only be good for your health but make it harder for the coronavirus to spread. Luz . Reporter its not officially summertime yet but todays weather gave us a hint with the upcoming heat wave the bay area is set to experience. Inland temperatures hitting 100 degrees by tuesday. If the virus doesnt kill me at this point the boredom is going to kill me. Reporter and many share the same sentiment as danville resident lisa who came out of shelter in place to hike in lafayette. More and more people are coming out and enjoying nature and also keep the social distance. Reporter in San Franciscos dolores park these circles were painted to help crowds practice social distancing. According to research, sunlight might not only be good for Mental Health and exercise but also to kill the virus. In the lab, the uv rays in sunlight can kill the virus. Also the heat kills the virus. But again, if youre on Waikiki Beach and everyone has covid19, it doesnt matter how hot it is. Reporter ucsfs dr. Hung said were still not out of the woods and need to practice social distancing. When youre outdoors with a lot of wind and various elements of outdoors that make it very harder for the virus to make a direct path. Reporter meanwhile, many are searching for ways to cool off in the mstf this but heresthin r t covid19 libraries turned into cooling centers. And malls became shopping and ac destinations. But now theyre all closed. San franciscos department of emergency suggests to stay hydrated and avoid strenuous activities, but many would rather be somewhere else. Towards the beach. Missing the warriors game. Going to church. We miss church. Reporter and i get it. But were all getting used to this new reality. In San Francisco, luz pena, abc 7 news. Sonoma county wineries, breweries, and restaurants are opening back up to outdoor drinkers and diners. Sonoma has now been approved by the department of health along with napa and solano counties for the expanded opening. Only Outdoor Dining is allowed under the amended shelter in place order and only one household per table. Both Kendall Jackson winery and le cremo are two of the esablishments that will be opening tomorrow. Le cremo is reopening its walking vin yard tour and Kendall Jackson winery is offering a fourcourse meal with wine pairings. We do our wine and food on our back patio, and long before all this happened we already had tables nice and separate because we want people to enjoy with each other but you want to feel like youre doing your wine and food pairing just with your party. The countys covid19 cases have remained consistently low. Russian River Brewing company is also opening back up according to a post on facebook. The windsor brewery is offering takeout and beer all weekend through monday. The beer garden will remain closed until Indoor Dining is allowed, but the temporary patio out front is open. Their pub in santa rosa is also open for takeout daily. All right. We were talking about its going to be hot in the middle of the week. Just how hot . Meteorologist drew tuma joins us with a check on the weather. Yeah, eric, we are tracking a pretty intense heat wave coming our way that will last several days. In fact, well find that warmer weather beginning to move in here starthd tomorrow afternoon. Tonight, though, well take a live picture outside the exploratorium camera showing you clear skies. Temperatures this evening, its on the mild side. Were in the 50s and in the 60s. With temperatures really ramping up starting on monday. Well have an excessive heat watch starting on monday and it will last four days through thursday afternoon for excessive heat during the day and pretty warm nights on the way. Well look at the numbers, how hot well get in the acuwaerthd forecast in just a few minutes. All right, drew, thanks for the warning. An east Bay Community is on edge tonight after a string of racist letters were found on homes and posted in public. Abc 7 news anchor dion lim brings us an exclusive interview only on abc 7 with video that helped police catch, then release the person who did it. You have until the day may 2rd, 2020, saturday 10 30 a. M. To leave this country. No asian allowed. Reporter this is just one of several hatefilled letters found by residents in the heron bay neighborhood of san leandro. One of them was found on this tree, another found by trihns brother friday evening. It was really shocking. And the whole family was really shaken up by it. I cant comprehend the hatefulness. Reading this letter sends chills down my spine. Reporter San Leandro Police say there were at least five letters posted on homes or other locations by this woman, Nancy Arechiga. The letters suggest those not native to america leave the country immediately. The letters also target women and children. Obviously theres been a spike in attacks toward the Asian Community due to this pandemic. Its sad to say that. At the end of the day we have to really be strong, resilient and speak whup we see something. Reporter Police Arrested arechiga for inappropriate posts toward minorities but released her from jail because of the current state bail schedule, something that does not sit well with trihn, who has always considered her neighborhood a quiet and safe place. It just tells me that they dont take hate crimes seriously. Reporter while trihn knows speak out like this can be scary its why shes choosing to use only her first name. San Leandro Police tell me speaking out is why theyve added more patrols in the area. Trihn has this message for y ow,re a stron rward. And were very dpofshing. We just pray for this woman, whatever shes going through that she will find peace at the end of the day. Reporter in san leandro dion lim, abc 7 news. Police say arechiga was found with a backpack full of letters and they ask anyone else who may have received one or seen one in the community to come forward. Abc 7 has been hosting our own town halls on race and coronavirus. You can watch them on our website, abc7news. Com. Still ahead on abc 7 news at 11 00, tomorrows New York Times is memorializing every person in the u. S. Killed by covid 19. The message the writers say they want to send. And california churches will remain closed tomorrow. We break down a court ruling backing up governor newsom. Plus absolutely surreal. We know were fortunate to own be in this position. Michael vasquez come over here. Ive heard such good things about you, your company. Well, i wouldnt have done any of it without you. Without this place. This is for you. Michael, you didnt have to. And, were going to need some help with the rest. Youve worked so hard to achieve so much. Perhaps its time to partner with someone who knows you and your business well enough to understand what your wealth is really for. Heres what we want everyone to do. Count all the hugs you havent given. All the hands you havent held. All the dinners you didnt share with friends. The trips you havent taken. Keep track of them. Each one means one less person vulnerable, one less person exposed, and one step closer to a healthier community. So for now, keep your distance. But dont lose count. Well have some catching up to do. [music] [music] especially in times like these, strong Public Schools make a better california for all of us. This is a look at the front page of tomorrows New York Times as we approach 100,000 coronavirus deaths in the u. S. The front page alone is just 1,000 names, 1 of all the deaths. The first name on the list is patricia dowd, the san jose woman who died the first week of february, the first known covid19 death in the u. S. The list continues on multiple pages inside the paper. And its not just names. Each persons age, city, and a small fact about them is included. The times writes of the people lisd, none were mere numbers. Inperson religious ceremonies will remain off limits in california following a federal Appeals Court ruling. A divided court refused late yesterday to force governor gavin newsom to open places of worship. Newsom has been meeting with religious leaders and said he would announce reopening guidelines on monday. Supporters of the suit say the state is violating the religious freedom of the church. Yesterdays decision falls in line with one earlier this month when a federal judge ruled against religious assemblies in the interests of public health. Well, tonight San Franciscos city hall is lit up in red to honor the front line muni staff whove been working throughout the pandemic. Mayor london breed gave them a shout out on twitter saying the city is extremely grateful for their service. Earlier this week parks workers were recognized with green lights. Dreams do come true, even during the pandemic. A couple tied the knot today right in front of the chase n the bride was about ou p le explains. This is absolutely surreal. We know were fortunate to even anybody this position. Our heart is full. Our hearts are full. Reporter Lindsay Hirsch and Dustin Schneider began their fairy tale romance aer and a half ago. We met at a great time. We were both ready. We fell in love quick. When its right its right. It feels right. Magical. Reporter and this past december these disney fanatics got engaged at the Walt Disney Family Museum with hopes to wed at disney world in the fall. But then, coronavirus. Of course with covid, everything going on, it got canceled. Reporter undeterred, lindsay sprung into action. I thought why dont we see if we can get married at the chase center. Theres no sports. Its an open venue and its beautiful and home to so many memories for us. We come to games all the time and we just love it out here. Reporter this new magical day thanks in part to the community including vendors who loaned lindsay her gown, flowers and the warriors themselves. Even a member of the team to act as a witness. A michigan alum. I could not have been happier to see jordan here. It was really special, a special touch. Reporter and one more surprise. On behalf of a a sneyaieedsnd doh a special limited edition pair of glass slippers in your size. Reporter a cinderella moment dustin and now Lindsey Schneider wont soon forget. We appreciate everyones support. Everyone being here donating stuff for us. Just could not be happier. So thank you. Were husband and wife. Reporter in San Francisco dion lim, abc 7 news. The couple still plans to hold a reception at disney world in the fall and honeymoon one day in peru. Congratulations and a lot of happiness to the couple. Disney is the Parent Company of abc 7. In accuweather well find warmer weather moving in tomorrow, but temperatures, they really ramp up on memorial day on monday, and well stay with this hot weather pattern for several days. Its a pretty serious heat wave we have coming our way on the sevenday forecast. Live doppler 7 along with satellite tonight. Its a really quiet night out there. We have calm conditions, light breeze, and temperatures are on the mild side for this time of the night. We still have cities stuck in the 60s if not low 70s. Its still 71 right now in brentwood. 65 in vallejo. Little bit of a sea breeze influence keeping San Francisco at about 55 this evening. 58 in san jose. And napa checking in a little warmer than that at 62 degrees. Overnight tonight those numbers will gradually fall back into the 50s under clear skies. You can see we kind of level out on either side of about 15 r 50 degrees for our starting temperatures on our sunday. Sunday afternoon will be a warmer afternoon compared to today. We find those hot temperatures inland going back into the low 90s like livermore and concord at 91 degrees. About 79 for a ney oak loond. It will be warm in the east bay tomorrow. 87 for san jose. Mild afternoon at 73 degrees. And we are warm in the north bay at 91 degrees in santa rosa. However, well add about 10 or 15 degrees onto these numbers as we head into memorial day itself on monday. In fact, future tracker temperatures, watch those numbers just really rise. Well likely hit 100 degrees in our warmest spots for the holiday on monday. Even around the bayshore line. It is very warm if not downright hot, in the mid 80s to mid 90s. And we get even hotter than that on tuesday. In fact, temperatures on tuesday are well above average for this time of the year. Our hottest spots certainly exceeding 100 degrees. Likely 104 in our hottest spots like napa. Even oakland will be sizzling in the low 90s. San jose, the south bay hitting very close to 100