The California State Fair returns to Cal
Expo today and that triple digit heat
is just in time for opening wee.
Yeah, gates open to the fair
at 10:00 this morning and
that's where we find ABC 10s.
Bridget be Orlo. So Bridget thee
Fair knows the the heat is comi.
What are they doing to keep
fair goers cooler?
Well, you're definitely going to want to
find ways to stay cool where you can, Walt.
Weather that is going up in the Ferris wheel,
getting some fresh air or stoppg
by one of the cooling stations
they have set up here at the fa.
Organizers are well aware of the
extreme heat in the forecast and
they're doing everything they cn
for our fair goers to stay safe,
not just from the heat,
but also in terms of security.
Incrementos Cal Expo getting rey
to welcome hundreds of thousands
of people for the California Ste
Fair and visitors can expect moe
than fair food, rides and music,
but also sweltering triple digit heat.
We have some cooling stations and yes,
I had to bring that up because I
did see the forecast this weeke.
These cooling stations,
there are four of them,
spread out and designated areas.
Where there's high traffic
and people need a break,
first responders will also be standing
by for anyone needing assistance
in the hot temperatures as polie
and force new security policieso
ensure safety at the fairground.
Anybody that looks like they're under
25 is going to they're going toe
asked for their ID at the main ,
and anyone under 18 will need te
accompanied by a parent or guarn
who must stay with them and can
chaperone up to five minors at a time.
Part of that is, is to keep the the kids,
the number of kids that are here
by themselves for their safety
if they get hurt. Who do we cal?
Police credit, Increase safety measures
for reducing problems at the pa?
Noting only three people were cited last
year compared to 60 arrests on average
in the years leading up to the pandemic.
Even with everything that's
going on around us this year.
Nationwide with the crime rate,
I do feel that this will be with
the enhanced security and polic,
the safest one square mile in Sacramento.
We did a phenomenal job last ye,
Cal Expo as a whole,
and we're planning on another great year.
Last year the fare welcomed more
than 650,000 people and they are
expecting similar crowds this y.
So long as people can
brave the he's involved.
I know you're excited for the musical
lineup and there are a lot of t.
We have a Trace Afghans and Leanna Rimes,
boys to men and I hear that Robs
looking forward to a Gin blosso.
Don't exactly know who they are,
but I hear they were a big hit
back in Rob's college days.
Oh yeah, this. He still has then
all the time here in the in the studio.
So Bridget, you got to have a plan, right?
If you're going to the fair,
I know a lot of people go
opening day no matter what.
It's like get there when the gates open,
hit the outside stuff until maybe one.
Then you go inside and do some f
the exhibits where it's cooler,
maybe take a break and then figure it out.
So you can get in about 6 hours
if you time it right, right.
Exactly. And you do want to time it right.
You don't want to be waiting in
a long line for that funnel cak.
But more than anything,
when you get to the gate,
make sure you had that clear bag on hand.
You will be turned away if you
have anything larger than a 5
by 8 clutch or shoulder bag.
They're gonna be taking this really serious.
Like, they want everyone to feel safe at
the park so they can have lots of fun.
Walt. OK,
I'll leave my clutch at home.
In this particular trip to the State Fair.
All right. Thank you, Bridget.
Appreciate it. Brea.
* pack.* pack.
Yeah, that's a good look.
* pack is a good look for me too. You
can just not bring the bag.
If you're worried about the siz,
then you don't have to make the
walk back to the car in the hea.
So if you are heading down to Cal Expo today,
the main gate and the blue gate
open at 10:00 this morning.
The green gate does not open until 2,
which is also when the carnival starts.
Kids Park, though, opens up at .