5 news. Right now on kpix 5 and streaming on cbsn bay area, we are looking live from our exclusive Salesforce Tower camera as we look at east at the beautiful bay bridge. Good morning, and everyone. It is tuesday, february 18th. Im michelle griego. And im anne makovec. Lets get a over to mary lee. We are starting off the day with temperatures in the 40s and the 50s with many clear skies. Heres a live look with our sutro cam on this Tuesday Morning, looking at 38 in concord. Oakland. 50. 52 in san francisco. Upper 40s for san jose 40s for santa rosa. As we head through the afternoon, plenty of sunshine and mild daytime highs. For all of us will be in the 60s. 62 for a high in san francisco. Looking at 65 in oakland. 68 in san jose and 66 for concord. We will talk about the rest of the week ahead and if there are any changes coming up. Gianna . Good morning. Take a look at at the roadways this morning. We are off to a busy start on the altamont pass. It will definitely slow you down in an area where we already see some Early Morning delays. Westbound, 205, getting on to 580, definitely slow with this crash. It was blocking one lane. Hopefully you will get this cleared out of the roadway . Lets get a look at our sensors. Right now, traffic moving nicely at an okay place. But this portion is the area where the new express lanes will be coming in and that construction is underway. Who do you might see some overnight road. That will slow you down. Breaking this morning, a house in Pleasant Hill goes up in flames. The fire broke out just before three clock this morning at the home on greenwich drive. You can see heavy smoke billowing from the home in this video. The fire started on the outside of the home quickly spreading and engulfing half of the house. Fire crews on the scene say the fire was out and about 20 minutes. Luckily, no one was home at the time of the fire. No word yet on how it started. Happening today, some coronavirus evacuees quarantined at Travis Air Force base are getting ready to head home. The husband of an evacuee told us he will be picking up his family after a 14 day quarantine. Samuel tells us his family was among the first Passengers Evacuated from wuhan and held at the west would inn. My family has done everything necessary to remain healthy to avoid bringing the disease into the community and have complied with everything the government has asked us to. We just hope that the community that were going back to accepts us and is not afraid of us. He added the evacuees have been screened and monitored daily by medical professionals. More than 300 americans are back in the u. S. They were evacuated from the diamond princess cruise ship. 14 travelers tested positive and were taken to a hospital in nebraska. Sherry is among hundreds of americans who were stuck on the ship. Her husband was one of the hospitalized patients. She is now in quarantine in omaha. The girl has a fever. He has been in this isolated tent. Im not able to leave this room at all. We have Learned Health officials in hawaii are treating the footsteps of a japanese couple who vacationed in maui and honolulu. Both have have been diagnosed with the coronavirus after returning home. China is reporting nearly 2000 cases of coronavirus and 98 no deaths. The new death toll includes the director of hospital in wuhan. The total number of deaths is now over 1800 while the number of cases has risen to more than 72,000. Authorities say 80s of people infected are now showing milder symptoms. Heres a live look. Officials are said to give a coronavirus outbreak. Screening at the airport began generate 18th following a cdc wadding for all wuhan flights. Sfo is one of three airports in the u. S. With nonstop flights from there. Continuing coverage of the hour break, just head head to our website, kpix. Com. We have a look at how the virus forced apple to drastically lower its earnings projections. The search for a a missing couple will pick back up in marin county. Carol and ian were last seen on friday after they check into a rental property. The Authorities Say the couple was supposed to check out on saturday but all of their belogs were left at the rental. The area is surrounded by a lot of terrain, but it is unclear if they went for a hike. Cious residents say they are being terrorists terrorized by two dogs in their neighborhood. The dogs reportedly attacked two contractors. We are all testified, especially the older folks are petrified. Our workers are carrying pepper spray that was given out by one of our clients. The marin hrsa Humane Society put the dogs under a 10 day inhome quarantine. We talked to the dogs owner who alleges that the contractors were breaking into his home and that the dogs were being protective. A woman was attacked after trying to intervene in another crime. Police are looking for a three men who the a womans purse. The victim had witnessed the man trying to break into a car. Police say she pulled out her phone to take pictures. That is when the suspects the woman and drove off. They recovered a gun left behind. U. S. Postal worker us up assaulted and robbed near uc berkeley. The woman was stre she wa attacked. The Postal Service is investigating and offering a 50,000 reward for information leading to an arrest. Officials in Alameda County will announce the utility accountability and wildfire prevention act. The legislation brought in Enforcement Authority against Utility Companies that fail to comply with Safety Standards and requirements. The meeting starts at at 9 00 a. M. Turning now to campaign 2020, a live look at the white house where President Trump will the part soon for a fundraiser here in california. President trump has a gala in beverly hills. Another one in palm springs hosted by oracle ceo larry ellison. President ial candidate Bernie Sanders made a Campaign Stop in richmond. And we spoke with the senator oneonone for the event. He predicted what would happen if he does not win the nomination. I hope it is me. But no matter who wins the nomination, you will see all of the candidates and their supporters come together because we all understand that donald trump is the most dangerous president and threat to american democracy. He is a liar and a fraud. You are going to see us coming together, democrats in the future. And you can see allens full interview right now on kpix. Com campaign2020. A huge crowd was on hand for Sanders Richmond rally. Many more spilling out onto the sidewalk near san pablo bay. While sanders supporters were so known for the phrase bernie our best, many of them feel differently. We do have to get rid of trump. Surgery centers did not except for former new york city mayor michael bloomberg. Today is the last day for californians planning to vote in the march 3rd primary. You can register online at election offices and at Voter Registration drives. Governor newsom has signed a bill that allows voters to change their Party Affiliation at polling stations on election day. For everything you need to know before you cast your ballot, just had to the special section on our website, cbs ff. Com. Going after the homeowners. State senator steve glazer is proposing a bill that would raise the current maximum fine from 1000 up to 5000 for violations of property. The new push comes after a deadly shooting at a Halloween Party in orinda. The owner of that property definitely new this was not a family reunion. This was a bunch of, you know, college kids getting together. Senator blazer says he plans to introduce his bill when the Legislature Reconvenes today. Summit hill may become the first to the in the bay area to use a new law to boost affordable housing. It is Assembly Bill 1763. And it took effect last month. Lowincome housing projects can now be denser and taller regardless of local guidelines. It could include hundreds of homes for lowerincome workers in the area. The project currently awaits final approval from the city council. The new boy scouts for america has filed for bankruptcy protection. They are facing a wave of new sexabuse lawsuits after california and several other states expanded Legal Options for childhood victims. The filing is an attempt to work out a potential Compensation Plan for abuse victims. The boy scouts have released a statement saying while nothing can undo the tragic abuse the victim suffered, we believe the chapter 11 process will provide equitable compensation to all victims while maintaining that psas important mission. It is 4 41. And a major crash on the final lap of the daytona 500. Still ahead on kpix 5 and streaming on cbsn bay area, one driver flips into the wall at daytona , sending him to the hospital. How he is doing this morning. a live look outside this Tuesday Morning at the city of san francisco. Obama hes been a leader throughout the country for the past twelve years, mr. Michael bloomberg is here. Vo leadership in action. Mayor bloomberg and president obama worked together in the fight for gun safety laws, to improve education, and to develop innovative ways to help teens gain the skills needed to find good jobs. Obama at a time when washington is divided in d eongpltogetherhe swsneeded to to seek tic solutions. Denny hamlin won the rain delayed daytona 500. It was overshadowed by a frightening crash. Reporter Laura Podesta has the story. Reporter the 2020 daytona 500 went down to the wire last night. But there was not much cheering after it ended. There was a wreck. I did not see the seriousness of it or anything. We get in the werthers circle. I apologize to anybody that hathey were celebrating. Reporter moments before Denny Hamlins won the races leader, ryan newman, was involved in a terrifying wreck. Is number six car was bumped from behind,ng and was slammed by another car sitting at airport. When it landed, sparks flew and the car was upside down and on fire. It is get it past the finish line. I was right above it and looking down. We saw him go upside down. When he rolled and the car hit him, it was right in his window. Imagine having a semitruck hit you. Large black screens were set up to block the view. Many feared the worst. But two hours later, came word that he had survived. He is in serious condition. Doctors have indicated his injuries are nonlife threatening. Reporter it has been 19 years since the death of Dale Earnhardt senior, the last top tier nascar driver killed in a crash. That tragedy also happened during the daytona 500 and also during the final lap. Laura podesta, cbs news. Happening today, dozens of safe way Union Employees are preparing to go on strike in san mateo county. More rallies are planned in various bay area cities in the coming weeks. United food and commercial workers local five. Still needs approval from its International Counterpart before a walkout could be. Demanding higher wages and more fulltime opportunities. Todays protest will be at the belmont safely. Kpix 5s jackie ward joins us live there the next half hour with the very latest. A back now to that that deadly coronavirus outbreak this morning a boarding from our apple admit the outbreak. Im anne makovec had that and more in todays moneywatch report. The markets in the u. S. Reopened this morning following president s day weekend. During the last trading session, stocks finished mixed. The dow fell 25 points. The nasdaq gate 19. The s p 500 added six. A1 from apple. The other make your says the coronavirus outbreak will affect its sales. Yesterday apple said it would not be able to meet projected revenue numbers for the second quarter. The epidemic in china has forced stores and factories to close interrupting the companys Global Supply lines. Apple assembles most of its products in china. Another brickandmortar retailer is on life support. Pier 1 imports filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on monday. The company is detectives are looking for a buyer for the furniture and home where start. Bids are due by march the third. And that is your cbs moneywatch report. For tomorrow, head to cbs moneywatch. Com. At the new york stock exchange, diane king hall. Wine lovers can toast to the lowest prices in five years. That is me. And me, too. Growers, though, they arent quite ready to join thats all patient. The price of wine is at an all time low because of an abundance of grapes. Wine prices could reach the lowest in 20 years. Wine drinkers are calling it good news while the San Joaquin CountyFarm Bureau Says it is not good news for the growers. It is always good news to us. It leaves me left in the field, and that is pretty said. That is a lot of money. Those grapes look like dollar signs to me. Adding to the problem, millennials are thirstier and ready to drink cocktails. Wine consumption has dropped for the first time in 25 years. 30 minutes before 5 00. I was up in hills. Just a couple weeks ago. There were plenty of people there. It prices still looked pretty high to me. Now. That tastings are going for like 25 bucks. Lets go. Boy, we need a girls trip up. Got to get a plan. Well, a Beautiful Day ahead if youd like the sunshine. Were going to like today as well. So mild above average daytime highs once again across the bay area. Lets show you a live look with our Salesforce Tower camera. This is looking east at the bay bridge. And where starting off the day with temps in the 40s and in the 50s. Not as much fog as yesterday morning. We are looking at those offshore winds and that is the reason why we warmed up yesterday with temps well above average. And where going to do it again today. Maybe not as warm as yesterday, 60s fothe baw d 60for r 70s mid inland. Pinpointing san francisco, as we head through our day, your day planner. We are going to see temperatures in the low 60s by 2 00 pm with that sunshine for oakland. Good morning to you. At noon, city to. Then warming up to the mid60s as we head through our afternoon. And then for san jose, by noon, looking at the mid60s and then warming up to the upper 60s by 4 00 p. M. So ridge of High Pressure really in place for the dominant weather feature has been incredibly dry february and in fact, 0 for our rainfall. And that ties the alltime record of the driest february in downtown san francisco. Originally set back in 1864. So we do need the rain. It does not look like it is coming anytime soon. As we go through our futurecast, you can see all of that sunshine for and that will be the case once again for tomorrow as well. So not a lot of change in this forecast as we look ahead to our afternoon all of us will be in the 60s pick city to in san francisco. City five in oakland. For a high. So six in fremont. 68 in san jose. Looking at 66 part. Fairfield, 68 in later on this afternoon, 68 for santa rosa. There we go with that extended forecast. And can see where going to have those chilly mornings and then sunny and mild afternoons wednesday, thursday, maybe a few more clouds on friday and we are looking at plenty of sunshine by the end of the week and into early next week. You can see those temperatures taking a bit of a dip. Now lets check in with gianna for traffic. It is getting busy out there this morning. We are getting first reports of a trouble spot as you get towards the bay bridge and we are seeing a few cars stacking up there as well. You can see definitely in line forming in some of those cash lane so give yourself a few extra minutes. Overall, fasttrack users, not seeing any delays at all. Now, just a heads up, was but 80, as you approach cal street, were getting rid of an accident involving a big rig. It may have toppled over and now is stuck on its side. Chp is headed out to the scene. We dont have a lot of information yet. Not seeing delays as of yet either. Still very early. But we will keep our eye on that area. That is the eastshore freeway at emeryville. Take a look at traffic on highway 4. Reports of a car fire was found near a leverage. Still seeing some okay speeds, though, on that west point said. Not seeing any delays just get out of and your, traffic is pretty quiet towards the bayshore freeway. Where we are still seeing brake lights, though, is through the altamont pass. They just repped of this accident. Busy anyway all the way to just about grant light. Once youre past that, though, things improved dramatically as you head towards the dublin interchange with no delays at all. South bay, heres kind of an overview of the sack through san jose. No delays on 280 and guadalupe parkway, off to a good start this morning. Lets check sports. Heres dennis. Springtraining coverage of the Oakland Athletics back to back wild card playoff appearances. Now looking for more. And lets take a live look out at downtown san jose on this fish sandwich is amazing lets make it more amazing menutaur check it out with an extra filet yeah hey. Ahhhh my 4 fish sandwich combo stack it up for an extra buck. Grand now we have to deal withed us this. Rs. Climate change is an emergency. Thats why i wrote the nations most progressive climate law. And thats why im endorsing tom steyer. Because when big oil tried to stop our clean air laws, he led us to victory. Same with the keystone pipeline. When tom says we can save the world and do it together believe him. Im tom steyer and i approve this message. Nothing beats my delicious fish sandwich except another filet yeah wabam i think you overshot that one. My 4 fish sandwich combo stack it up for an extra buck. Good Tuesday Morning to you. We are working up to the minute clear skies. So not as foggy as sports. 0to low good morning, everyone. From scottsdale, arizona, we are at basecamp yesterday. And anybody is optimistic about going beyond the wildcard game. Why . Everybody came back. Since i have been here, this is the least turn over had it looks great on paper. Everybody is coming back. More experience. That means that there will be better. It feels like were picking up where we left off. That is how you start off well. And that is how you win a division. Reporter there are some new faces income, including former Astro Tony Kemp who will compete with Franklin Barreto for the starting job at second base. They play all over the diamond this season. He knows firsthand what oakland is capable of doing. Being on the other side and one thing that we always worried about was the oakland as. They have been our heel i think this is the year that we get to the playoffs and hopefully we can go a little deeper and take this thing to the world series. It is not about business. I get that. I get that. I studied communications in college. So yeah, got my degree in that. Hopefully i can ride this baseball thing out for a couple more years and then we will see where my pack takes me. Please do. I got just more years on my contract. Joe thornton still be a start after next mondays trade deadline . San jose hosting florida today. Giving the panthers a two goal lead. They won. East coast rode on thursday and could look a lot different when they get back to the shark tank. Down the stretch at the daytona 500, ryan newman had the lead of the final left. You got from behind by ryan and loses control. Newman goes airborne and while all that was taking place, hamlin edged out, to win back to back daytona 500. And for newman, he was immediately and to a local hospital. Everybody in as camp is sticking world series. The giants, they are in a rebuilding mode. We will be in scottsdale with the giants later today. That report coming up tonight at 6 00. In scottsdale with the as and giants, dennis odonnell, kpix 5. Three minutes before 5 00. And giving snail mail a whole new meaning. On kpix 5 and streaming on cbsn bay area , residents angry their mail is not showing up on time. Why the post office says this has been an ongoing issue. Plus, Union Workers at this safeway location in belmont are fed up. They plan on rallying today. We will tell you exactly why. Dont forget, we are streaming now on cbsn bay its time for the ultimate sleep number event on the sleep number 360 smart bed. Can it help keep me asleep . Absolutely, it senses your movements and automatically adjusts to keep you both comfortable. Its the final days to save 50 on the sleep number 360 limited Edition Smart bed. Plus 0 interest for 24 months. Ends sunday. Sons were in their teens. When i came home from prison, my i got involved in juvenile justice, i didnt want them to go through the same thing i went through. Mike bloomberg created the young mens initiative, helping keep other young men and young women from entering into the criminal justice system. And we see it, in young people people being rovuthe system. Ked i ththar my community, and throughout the city of new york. Im Mike Bloomberg and i approve this message. Announcer live from the cbs bay area studios, this is kpix 5 news. Right now on kpix 5 and streaming on cbsn bay area, a coronavirus quarantine up. This morning. New hope for evacuees who have been held for 2 weeks. An early start to the fire season. How a dry february already has california firefighters working overtime. At a local school wins big s. T. E. M. Award. A little later, the creation earning them the top spot in the state and the inspiration behind it. Good morning. Thanks for joining us. It is tuesday, february 18th. Im anne makovec. And kpix 5 news. Speaking of s. T. E. M. Lets get to our s. T. E. M. Expert, mary lee. Yeah, love science love meteorology. We are looking at High Pressure in control for sunshine and looking at those mild above average daytime highs. So heres a live look with our roof cam. Brightly under clear skies and it is a cool start to