Tech for some time remember Elizabeth Warren she put up on billboards on the subject in silicon valley. So this lawsuit against google could lead to a much bigger conversation and seen that says it could be just the beginning. You know the reality is that we live in a world where almost everything is politicized. The Tech Industry in particular has become a target of this administration and thats not to say they dont deserve some sort of scrutiny even Mark Zuckerberg the ceo of facebook has said that the that the Tech Industry needs more scrutiny. But the question is is this the right type of scrutiny is brad about it the right way and i dont know the answer to that, but i do know theres definitely a political subtext for just weeks or out away from an election despite the fact that the Trump Administration is leading the charge here. Is a lot of people on capitol hill believe something needs to be done. And i think the challenge they have is that they dont really know what ive interviewed senators and congressmen i have talked to lobby us and gone all over this city and the reality is that not too many people have any ideas about what to do so this is kind of the starting mark right, lets see what a what a what a debate about monopolization looks like. Sure says very heart of this point to know how the lawsuit might affect users of course if google is forced to break up. He says that would create an environment where more competition could get into the market ken and pam. Catherine thank you van full or is your local election headquarters and we are counting down the days to november, the 3rd today, were just 14 days away and thats 2 weeks left to make sure your voice is heard many states including california are seeing record ballot returns already and more states across the country are beginning early voting all bay area counties are seeing record high Voter Registration numbers and return rates for mail in ballots already if the trend continues. This years voter turnout could be historic. But those record numbers do come with some questions from voters kron fours noelle bellow is breaking down some of the common questions we are receiving. Can i really trust this trough box. Can i mail it just basic basic questions as millions of ballots continue to be cast in california voter questions are also filing into local registrar offices. A big one what to do if you havent received your mail in ballot. As of yesterday officials are urging anyone who hasnt received their ballot to contact your local registrars office. Now if you havent registered yet dont worry well online registration may be over in california, you can still register in person at a polling place all the way up to and including election day. Now the countys register voters says were urging people to use or saturday sunday and monday dates. Because theyre usually not busy Solano CountyOfficials Say they currently have 12 more registered voters than in the 2016 election and 3 times as many ballots have already been returned. But after someone set fire to a ballot drop box and la county over the weekend. Some voters are concerned over the safety of those boxes Solano County assistant registrar of voters says you shouldnt be worried. All of our ballot boxes are observed by at least one person but most of them have 2 people in attendance. We dont leave boxes out overnight or unattended so. Were pretty secure. We always pick those up and bring them back to our office at the end of each day right now the county has 16 drop boxes next week, theyll up that to 25 and on election day there will be 100 polling place locations across the county Officials Say returning your ballot as early as possible, though is widely we dont want to protect our that are working through this dont want advertise into our owners about different options that they can take to protect themselves as well and now were just going to getting the message out about returning that ballot early to so that we can process prior to the election and was often the issues that might come up. Now in Solano County if you plan to vote in person still you dont need to surrender your mail in ballot. But thats not the case for every county so contact your local register voters or find the answer in that voter information guide you received in the mail in the newsroom noelle bellow kron 4 news here kron 4 were committed to helping make sure your vote counts if you experience a problem casting your ballot. Let us know. And well investigate you can email us at voting problems at kron 4 dot com. Tonight President Trump continues to address californians in tweets leading up to the election about a week after he tweeted the california quote is going to tell the president is now saying quote to the great people of new york california and illinois youre states are way too highly taxed big crime people flee and just about every other problem you can have both trump i will turn them around for you fast. 2 days earlier, the president said that people are fleeing the golden state for the aforementioned reasons plus because of severe lockdowns well that statement comes even though california is now one of the just 5 states seen a decrease in average in the number of coronavirus cases tonight, we know that first lady melania trumps return to the campaign trail have to wait just a bit longer her chief of staff Stephanie Grisham said. That misses trump continues to feel better every day after her recent recovery from covid19 but she has a lingering cough. Grisham says the first lady has decided not to accompany President Trump to a Campaign Rally in erie pennsylvania. Out of an abundance of caution, mrs. Trumps last public appearance was during the september president ial debate in ohio after the last chaotic debate between President Trump and joe biden the president ial Debate Commission has made changes for thursdays upcoming debate. That Commission SaysPresident Trump and joe biden will have their microphones cut off while their rival delivers their opening 2 minute answer to each debate topic. The 90 minute debate will be divided into 6. 15 minute segments the debate will be moderated by Nbcs Kristen Welker the debate topics include Coronavirus ResponseAmerican Families race in america Climate Change and National Security but the Trump Campaign is asking to add another topic Foreign Policy, the topics must be agreed upon by both candidates, the Biden Campaign has not yet said it agrees on adding Foreign Policy as a topic. We will be airing thursdays final president ial debate right here on kron 4 starts at 06 00pm be followed by analysis from our political experts at 7. 30 that will be hosted by inside bay area politics host catherine e. Well its now time to check back on our weather again, a red flag warning is in effect in the north bay look at this map gives you a sense of whats going on it will stay in effect until 8 oclock tomorrow morning. But the things dont end their run for chief meteorologist Lawrence Karnow joins us now with the latest on the fire conditions out there on yes certainly concerning we are going to see a series wind events roll through the bay area gusty winds through periods. Thats gonna take us through the weekend and i think into early next week, so red flag warnings posted for much of the bay area again you have one going till tomorrow morning then another one extended from tomorrow morning all the way until friday and likely going to see it over the weekend too. As another round of some very gusty winds rolling in the bay area so yeah got to take some extra caution as those winds will be whipping at times out there looking beautiful though in the San Francisco youve got nice clear skies, couple patches of fog along the coastline walnut creek you see a little busy out there right now out there on the roads but other than that it is looking good air quality. Yeah looking pretty nice to weve got a lot of green out there little yellow as you make your way into san jose mount view parts of fremont that says we could see a little moderate amounts of fluid buildup there, but otherwise there we go next few days, well see those temperatures begin to cool down as we head toward the weekend. This or we get some very dry air moving in some of those humidity levels and gusty winds. Theyre probably see that drop lower than 10 around the bay area. Thank you lawrence coming up struggling to follow the safety guidelines. The problems hawaii is facing now that out of state visitors are allowed to retire. And looking ahead the ski season which isnt too far away. Changes are coming to lake tahoe ski resorts amid the pandemic but those changes will mostly only apply indoor capacity limits will be in place and some resorts are adopting reservation systems masks and social distancing requirements will not face years. People are also more spaced out on the slopes and the lives but they will be required to wear them indoors. And of course wearing face coverings masks and gloves are already a part of normal ski attire heavenly and northstar are the first scheduled to open on november 20th hawaii reopening to how to stay visitors last week and it did and officials are already struggling with people who are breaking the covid19 guide. Since thursday about 24,000 travelers touched down in hawaii if people opt out of the pre travel Testing Program or if they test positive for the virus. They have to quarantine for 14 days, but officials are catching people breaking the quarantine rules and are struggling to enforce social distancing and maskwearing. Obviously could be some rough spots and we really got us about. We really need a lot more. Supervision at the airport. Theres been quite a bit of people costing around baggage screening. People are not practicing social distancing. To combat quarantine breakers waikiki is paying to hotels to offer extra rooms to visitors needing to quarantine during their stay. Still ahead lawmakers have until midnight to determine if they will or will not pass a massive Coronavirus Relief package before election day lawmakers in washington have until midnight to determine if they will or will not pass a massive Coronavirus Relief package for americans before election day after months of negotiations. Speaker of the house nancy pelosi says if lawmakers dont come together by the end of today. Relief may have to wait until after the election. But republicans are drafting a backup plan Raquel Martin has more on the ongoing battle. Deal or no deal that the question swirling on capitol hill as lawmakers have until midnight to come up with a bipartisan covid relief plan weve got to get this done democrats like illinois congresswoman cheri boost those are hoping republican side on the democrats more than 2 trillion dollar proposal Small Businesses need our help. Families need our help at 1200 a stimulus check is needed right now President Trump is urging his party to go big on a plan but many republicans are still concerned about spending too much. I dont think we ought to give any money state and local governments but i would say no to a package Iowa Republican senator Chuck Grassley said he supports the senates to target bills one to extend the Paycheck Protection Program and another 500 billion dollar plan to fund schools, the unemployed and vaccine for proposing theres not would pay good or leave it to the democrats but the suggestion for bipartisan agreements, para mi illinois democratic senator dick durbin and i would democrat cindy axne easy the targeted options dont do a not no funding for housing or rental assistance and people are wondering is it possible were going to see a 1200 check. Well you wont see it and senator mcconnells proposal weve got a big problem and we cant fix it with a skinny build urban is calling on republican congressional leaders to hold out for a bipartisan deal with the white house in washington Raquel Martin. For much of the pandemic certain restaurants have been able to stay open by serving food outdoors but. In many places the cold is about to make that a lot harder and some owners say theyre worried that the Winter Weather could put them out of business altogether. Tom the govan has more. In new york restaurants are bringing out the big guns elaborate dining set ups in the street personal protective equipment plexiglass shields and starting this week, the socalled recovery charge adding up to 10 of the bill cash that can be used for tips, its supposed to help restaurant survive this is the its not clear yet how diners will like it, but one informal poll found just over half of new yorkers said theyd shell out more. To help restaurants get by and the industry is constantly having to adapt from whatever is thrown at it i didnt expect the been. For space with anything that would ever have all this now all this is all thats keeping these places going Indoor Dining in the hold fast for example at 25 occupancy is just 18 and a half customers. News nation affiliates find the Restaurant Industry adapting from coast to coast. From Greenville South Carolina were going to follow the rules to grand Rapids Michigan street seating shape this during the summer to branford connecticut where b y o b suddenly means bring your own blanket youre trying to innovate in every way they can and this is a great innovation, especially with heat lamps on back order across the country we really want to support the local restaurants and keep them in business but make no mistake patrons and proprietors look at the covid numbers. And worry well see how it does and especially numbers keep spiking ice, i noticed that customers are more nervous to come out. There was tom ago the reporting is unclear how many bay area restaurants may add a similar search are some owners worry that an added charge might keep customers away. We may have halloween and thanksgiving coming up first, but succulent Christmas Trees are already trending this year they are succulents arranged in the shape of a Christmas Tree and topped with a star. While the alternative holiday decoration is not new it is growing in popularity, several etsy shops with them are listed as best sellers and home depot is now offering a stepbystep instruction on how to build your own. Take a live look outside now at the embarcadero in San Francisco beautiful evening Late Afternoon with the sun out there can. And lawrence is standing to tell us whats ahead laura yeah, guys candidates to you that fog roll into the golden gate but look at Half Moon Bay right now it is just gorgeous out there. At Half Moon Bay people go for a nice walk on the beach you can see the fog there in the distance not going to see much fog. Its going to be very patchy little thick along the coastline today, lot of sunshine in the were up in the 90s again a little more 91 degrees 90 in concord 91 in santa rosa 74. We pop the numbers up just a bit in San Francisco today, 81 in oakland in 86 degrees in san jose tomorrow. Were going to see a lot of sunshine again a mild temperatures in San Francisco about 71 degrees 72 in the marine about 66. In the sunset along the coastline 60s maybe we see some low 70s were possibly in the afternoon bay inside the see a lot of 70s warms and there and some 80s and the san carlos about 81 in mount view when you start to his offshore wind you can see some odd numbers certainly well likely see that as we head toward the next few days, lots of 80s in the south bay temperatures getting near 90. As you make when a little more tomorrow body pleasanton 79 in hayward 70 degrees in Castle Valley 79 in oakland 88 conquered she about 82 degrees, a breezy in blue 84 degrees in benicia and along the coast line temperatures in the 70s out toward the beach winds going to be on a fire danger running high over the next few days in fact into the weekend i think well see the Even Stronger event with some cooler temperatures much much lower humidity as we head towards sunday and monday. Thank you for us next a new way to trick or treat with social dis exciting news for bay area marvel fans tonight there are rumors circulating about a new marvel movie called change e and the legend of the 10 rings being shot in San Francisco this week this morning, some San Francisco residents got this notice saying that stone scenes for a movie titled steamboat would be shot today and tomorrow on Market Street between bay and beach street that sent the north side of the city, but the website comicbook dot com is reporting that it is indeed chang chief being filmed here in the city so keep an eye out for production cruise, the movie is expected to be in theaters in july of next year. This year you will not find the classic Charlie Brown holiday tv specials on broadcast television this year instead, the peanuts animated classics, including its the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown. Well only stream on apple tv. The holiday specials have aired annually on broadcast tv since the 1960s and families can still watch him for free during limited windows around each holiday, according to apple for instance, the Great Pumpkin halloween special will be available to stream for free from october 30th to november first disappoint years and everything i know good heres an interesting solution to no contact trick or treating the reeses brand has invented a creepy rolling door to deliver chocolate around your neighborhood here is what it looks like it roams from house to house and some spooky sounds and lights and smoke affects while being remotely operated from as far as 5,000 feet when a child approaches the door says trick or treat a fullsize pack of reeses Peanut Butter cups is delivered to an automated slot. If you want the reeses trick or treat door to visit your block this halloween reeses says to reach out by instagram with the hashtag reeses door and we just didnt great promotion for recess to get a lot of customers to on their social media page. If you get a reeses Peanut Butter cup, its probably that wraps up kron 4 news at 5 stay with us here on kron 4 for kron 4 news at 6 after the break. News at 6. Now has 6 California Health leaders giving the green light for some counties to let people attend some theme parks and live sporting events however despite that green light some theme parks and stadiums will not be reopening soon good evening, everybody, im pam moore and im ken wayne here are the guidelines released by the state today for theme parks, smaller parks are allowed to reopen at 25 capacity in counties that reached the states orange tier, larger parts can reopen when they reach the yellow tear for sports venues, outdoor stadiums are allowed to reopen at 20 capacity in counties that have also reach the states orange tier and despite the fact Santa Clara County is in the states are as tier the county Health Officials are pushing back against a reopening theme parks and professional sporting events right now for senator joins us live now from levi stadium where were told that fans will not be allowed inside any time soon thats right county officials are saying tonight that this decision is a political one and is no