Clear side right now. Your view outside at the bay bridge, at least you have decent visibility making your crossing. But we are definitely looking at some misty spots out there and some lower visibility from the north bay down the coastline on the peninsula, even into some of the east bay hills. So watch for those spots of missed wet spots, low visibility. The deal that you see on those cloudy or greater mornings for sure, at least temperatures are nice and comfortable 50s 60s light jacket stuff. Just as weve seen the past few mornings and this afternoon, were also going to repeat a few factors that is clearing skies and a really comfortable feel for a bayshore cities in the 70s warm but not as hot as youre about to get for inland areas. Im talking this warm up as we go rain. All right, john, thank you for that. Lets get you moving on a thursday morning. Meteor lights are on at the bay bridge toll plaza. So leveled minutes. So were still pretty light. San mateo bridge. Were already starting to pick up their 19 minutes, a 80 to 101. Richmond, sandra bridge about 8 minutes. And if youre taking the Golden Gate Bridge, 37 to the tolls. 20 minutes on this thursday. Darya james, back to you. Thanks a lot. Right now, 601. Lets get back to the breaking news overnight and update you on whats going on in hawaii. At least 36 people have died and dozens are hurt because of the Deadly Wildfires that are burning into Hawaiian Islands this morning. One of the deadliest fires now in recent years because of this war 200 71 buildings have been burned out. Look at the decimation there on the screen. Winds coming from. Hurricane dora to the south played a large part in fanning and fueling these flames. Adults and children in some cases had to escape into the ocean just to get away from the fire. Thousands are evacuating the island as we speak. In fact, that was one of the big stories yesterday. The fact that a lot of tourists and locals too, were trying to get to airports to get out. Michael thomas was following that for you and the continuation of the cancellations. I think were seeing at sfo this morning. Michael. Hi, good morning, everyone. We are seeing a lot of cancellations, all nations a lot, but were seeing at least 2 to 3 and take a look. Were still waiting for these people to arrive right now now we they are expected to arrive here at around 6. 30, or and then weve got flights coming in. According to this which board here at sfo kind of throughout the morning. And lets get into some video of the situation over on the islands. You know, travelers both from hawaii and heading both to and from i should say, have been experiencing delays since yesterday morning somewhere to turn to other airports while others were canceled altogether. Last night, travelers from now, we arrived here at sfo with worry and relief in their eyes, telling us that it all happened so quickly and things there. Do look devastating. Take a listen. Its very upsetting but were more upset. I dont know if youve seen the pictures of the its its been totally burned. Those people have lost their homes when the man that we gave our stuff too. He said, i just ran for my home. It was burning. And, you know, we heard from countless people who say that that was the situation in multiple places. Hawaii officials are continuing to try to get things under control there today. Theyre asking people not to travel there unless it is a necessity. And you really have to back out here live. You can see the departures here when it comes to hawaii. There are a few that are canceled going directly to maui. There was one schedule at 9 oclock thats been canceled. Another scheduled for 10 56 this morning. Thats been canceled. But there are some flights are still going to honolulu and those are leaving at around 11 oclock this morning. So were going to keep an eye on all of these flights are coming in and out and then hopefully within the next 30 minutes or our were able to talk to some of these people, theyre coming in from the island so we can keep you guys updated on what its looking like there and what theyve experienced. Thats a very latest at sfo. And Michael Thomas to send it back to michael, thank you very much. In meantime, Officials Say last check, 3 active wildfires remain unchanged. On maui, no exact number on containment. And you can see some of the video, an aerial footage that we have in the aftermath as were continuing to deal with this and theres an entry now into new and it remains restricted. Firefighters are continuing to battle the flames. There. We spoke with morning said rack who was on vacation with her family in kaanapali just a few miles north of la hina when they saw the flames. We saw power lines flying off the power poles. And all of a sudden we see the biggest plume of smoke coming up closer to liner. Everyone goes there with all the shops excursions and votes restaurants. And so its really devastating see the news. Visitors can take as they continue. People leave the island of maui said rex says that the earliest flight that she was able to book and theyre coming back or families coming back to san jose is this saturday morning. Thats the soon as they could leave. Army Service Members are also going to be conducting search and recovery and rescue efforts throughout the morning. And we will continue to monitor fires there in hawaii through our web site throughout the kron 4 dot com just that qr code on your screen. Well bring you the latest information there on that hole. This fire is taking as well as updated evacuation orders and search and rescue efforts will have it all there for you. Well, heavy smoke was visible in oakland wednesday after a large pile of scrap metal cause of fire near the citys port. The smoke could be seen and smelled for miles. Crews responded to 11. 0, 1, barca darrell west for a fire at the schnitzer steel. Thats just after 05 30pm, that all this broke out. I think its normal business for snakes they dont usually have house of this size, but theyve had some some technical difficulties over the last week in the powers gotten bigger than normal. So were just investigating how it started. The fires contained. Theres no chance of it spreading anywhere. Right now were just trying to get all the fire out of the to the ball the way to the bottom of the pound it on fire. Cause of the fire still unknown. No injuries have been reported. The bay area air Quality Management district now is investigating that blaze and our quality advisory, as you can imagine, has been issued. Air quality is expected to be affected in alameda southern oakland, san leandro, hayward and possibly fremont all depending on which way the winds blowing. Happening today, the Alameda Labor Council holds a rally in oakland to support the actors and writers who are striking in hollywood. This is going to happen on Alameda Labor Council on party lane. And anybody is welcome to join starts at 11, 30. The California PublicUtilities Commission votes on whether to expand driverless Vehicle Services throughout the city of San Francisco. Yesterday afternoon, a disabled cruise vehicle blocked traffic on goff street. And this morning, the california peuc votes on whether to expand the Vehicle Services that cruises led to offer throughout San Francisco that stalled car. There it is on goff street yesterday. It was hardly the first issue that the city is seen with these cars just 3 days ago, a driverless cruise vehicle was involved in a crash with a semi truck while driving in San Francisco. And according to cruise, the truck was in the right lane when it tried to turn left and hit the crews vehicle. So the Cruise Company saying its the trucks fault. Experts say that they are hoping that the companies will learn for all of these issues. Theres been a lot of issues with them. Causing traffic stops, traffic blocked blockages and emergency responders. And so be curious to see if the cpc actually takes that into account. This is a stop to it. But this is a glitch in the in the system. And its expectet that of a complicated machine like autonomous cars. If theyre getting this feedback and immediately fix it and understand that this is not going to happen again, then we are really on the right track. Although there have been small malfunctions with the Driverless Cars, there is yet to be a major accident involving one in San Francisco. The cpu see vote happens at 11 oclock this morning. And there are expected to be some protests that continue in rallies and well continue to follow and tell you what happens. Well, happening today, the man accused of allegedly shoplifting at a home depot and then assaulting a Security Guard. Hell be arraigned in court. The San Mateo CountySheriffs Office says the 26 yearold Jonathan Mackey hit that Security Guard in the face and in the head with the guards own baton after he was confronted the guard then shot mackey, injuring him. Was booked into jail on robbery and assault charges. Hes set to appear court at one 30 this afternoon. In the east bay. The search is on right now for oaklands next police chief. The Police Commission is asking residents what theyd like to see in the next chief. 60 callers who joined last nights forum were asked 4 core questions. What should be the next chief priority . What characteristics, background or experience should they have and what track record would suggest they can respond to oaklands challenges. Well, here are some of the answers of people came up with firstly, people said that they want the person to be highly ethical and not cover up for coworkers that they end a 20 year negotiated Settlement Agreement to return legal oversight to local control instead of the federal monitors. They want the next chief to focus on crime and report often to the community about it and they would like the chief to be, well, they would like the chief work with less funding and do more and encourage also Stronger Community policing practices with heavier presence, patrolling neighborhoods. They also say that they would like to personally homegrown or at least have experience policing in california and that they dont succumb to police union pressure. The next step, by the way and narrowing down is to finalize a list of maybe 3 or 4 candidates and then there will be another Community Forum about those specific candidates. The Police Commissions goal is to have this all done by october. But if there arent enough quality candidates, that timeline might be pushed back, then it will have to go before the mayor for consideration. Of course, in the end, there are 2 more inperson discussions on desired traits. It will be saturday in oakland out of the librarys on adeline and 81st street. Time now 6. 10, bart police, they are raising their pay trying to fill about 30 vacancies. Barr giving them the pay hike. Havent done theyre doing 20 . So its a pretty big hike. The website currently states, the salary range is 118,281 1000. Today, backtoschool fever continues. These San Ramon Valley unified district welcomes back students for the new school year today. Kids alamo and elementary are what youre seeing. Were going to have the more on their first day at school with kron fours tiffany justice. Coming up and about an hour. Its 6. 11 and still ahead on the kron, 4 morning news. Survivors of abuse say they are outraged as the diocese of San Francisco. Filed for San Francisco. 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Many others hurt and homes burned to the ground as these wildfires continue to burn on the island of maui. Thousands of people have been forced to flee their homes as of this morning. A man waiting for his uber was robbed at gunpoint near alamo square monday morning. So far no arrests have been made. Palo alto Restaurant Owner now facing eviction after being one day late with his rent. The owners fighting back now saying he was only late because he was in the emergency room with his disabled daughter the day the rent was due. But he paid at the very next day. The San Francisco diocese recently announced it may declare bankruptcy diocese is currently facing more than 500 abuse claims dating back several decades. Time now is 6. 15, or check out the weather here. And it looks like its grey start for sure. Covered back to the cool mild mornings. John, good morning. Yeah, another great one. And this one is even greater than it was yesterday at this point. Yesterday was spying. A couple of sunny spots seeing a few less of those this morning. Were seeing this view outside from the east bay hills, which is not much of a view at all so far. You may encounter some areas of low visibility, mist and drizzle as you are getting out there on to the roads these next hours. Now low pressure to the south. What is that . Well, thats actually the remnants of a tropical system that could result in an isolated sprinkle late tonight. Before then its going to be dry conditions and we will be seeing nice clearing skies this afternoon, right . What we have right now is some relatively mild weather today. And tomorrow. But your longterm forecast, this is next weeks outlook is looking increasingly hot. In fact, the entirety of california is going to be warmer than average as we make our way into next week. So that means today tomorrow enjoy the last of our temperatures. That will be in the 60s 70s and 80s with those 60s closer to the coast and the 70s along the bay, burlingame at 76 spread would city youll reach 80 degrees today. Much like the rest of the south bay in the low 80s from san jose to cupertino. 81 freeman through hayward in the 70s while pleasanton and livermore. 84 degrees. Berkeley richmond, right at 66 while the way. How at 73, then youve got santa rosa and petaluma in the low 80s. Looking ahead today. Tomorrow, looking good after that. Do we even have to talk about its upper 90s to triple digits as we move into early next week for inland spots. Not fun to be looking at 70s along the bay and 60s at the coastline. If you do need escapes from the heat, youll continue to be able to find those cooler spots near the coast, but definitely getting warmer and warmer for inland areas rain. All right, john, thank you for track. In an accident along south to one. At 85 that connector ramps we have an issue there. But its so early you can see all of our jason highways, were not seeing major backup not seeing major backup because of that. But just b mindful. There is an accident there. So one of the lanes blocked the bay bridge. Right now. Meteor lights are on 13 minutes. San mateo bridge just under 20. So accident. However, things are picking up there. 30 minute ride along one 85 to menlo park and in the east bay showdown in milpitas. 24 minutes darya james, back to you. All right. Time now 6. 17, and caltrain will be suspending service this weekend between the San Francisco and millbrae stations. This is one of several closures thats meant to take place this month. In fact, there will be closures each of the next 3 weekends. People are being encouraged to look for alternate forms of transportation. There will be a bus bridge, by the way, but writer should still expect delays. In the east bay dublin. Police say that a scammer is impersonating a sergeant with the Alameda CountySheriffs Office. They say a resident received a phone call from this person asking for money. Detectives are trying to figure out who this color is. Police say to call them if they get a call like this because its likely a scam. And if you run into someone impersonating a police officer, theyre certainly going to want to know about. Time now, 6. 18, and u. S. Senator Dianne Feinstein is now back home in San Francisco after she fell and had to go to the hospital. She reportedly tripped over kitchen tear chair in her home. Representatives confirmed the 90 yearold went to the hospital tuesday afternoon as a precaution. They say her scans and Health Checks were clear that fall follows a threemonth absence from the Senate Earlier this year after feinstein came down with shingles and also some questions about her mental fitness. When she appeared confused during a july vote of the senate approprnations committee. You final decisions about bringing nuances of experience to those decisions gets lost. Their phone calls that only members of congress can make. We are also counting on members of congress to be present in hearings and asked hard questions that get better governance back for u. S. Senator feinstein has said that she is not going to seek reelection in 2024, the senate is currently in its august recess. Representatives for feinstein say that she plans to return w