Ok, move out. [gunshots] narrator since 1949, this now body of water has been both a symbolic and a realistic moat, separating the taiwan island complex from the mainland of china. Also known as formosa, these islands are both the seat of the government of the republic of china, commonly referred to as grc, as well as the armed fortress of its military establishment. Taiwan is an island of considerable variety. The eastern half is dominated by a chain of rugged mountains. While to the west lie flat and fertile plains, ideal for the cultivation of rice, sugar, and pineapples. The many rural villages emphasize the honoring the oriental traditions and culture. Only a few minutes away stand the modern cities of taipei, and calhoun, bustling with movement and signs of 20th century living. In this tranquility, lies the truth. During the korean war, it became apparent that the security of taiwan and the offshore islands was vital to the free worlds defense perimeter. Since these islands face
And, you know, what is an Emergency Relief Fund there if you are not going to use it during all of this going on . Is there any idea how this could impact employees severance and healthcare . Especially during this trying time . Well, elizabeth, what the bridge district has told us so far as they anticipate if there has to be a layoff, that employees would get four months of paid medical for themselves and their families and they would either get four weeks at their full salary or a 600 stipend over 10 weeks. We just spoke once again to the union. We will hear more for them tonight at 7 00. They say they were not anticipating any of these options. Almost all bay area transit agencies are reducing rounds and looking at budget cuts. But, some good news for caltrain with the passing of measure rr, voters last week approved a sales tax increase in three counties. That will raise at least 108 million over the next 30 years. President elect, joe biden, is taking a big step toward his white h
And is this the Covid Vaccine . The challenges still ahead thin fight against the virus. But first frosty temperatures across the bay area tonight with a freeze warning going into effect in just a few hours. And janelle, finally feels like november. Lets get right to jeff and how cold is it going to get tonight . Were going to get down to the 30s and some isolated 20s. The coldest weather is going to be in marin, napa, also sonoma counties. You can see on my weather map here that focus will bring us some widespread 30s and a few isolated 20s. Now, this will be in effect until 9 00 a. M. Tomorrow so make sure to bring those pets inside. And with patchy frost possible you want to make sure to cover up those sensitive plants. How low are we going to go . Up in the north bay 31 santa rosa, 31 napa. Also cold here. 37 dublin, 35 levermer, and 36 san jose. Up to redwood city, 32 degrees. Well talk more about the cool weather that will stick around for tomorrow and also more chances of rain a
Captioning performed by vitac making sure equipment supplied by the military Assistance Program is properly maintained. There is probably no better example of this than theifieded missile adviser on taiwan. This hot missile site located on one of the islands highest peaks, literally above the clouds much of the time, is an excellent technical decision. However, it is a position which because of extremely high humidity amplifies the problems of missile maintenance. And as with most military equipment on the taiwan island complex, the maintenance problems are compounded by the necessity of keeping ammo and other material in operation readiness at all times rather than in storage. These advisers trained as a package with 40 members of a hot battery at fort bliss, texas. It has resulted in an exceptionally closeknit, smooth running team in both the maintenance and operational phases. At a hercules site crews participate in a practice firing just as if enemy aircraft were approaching, they
President sanchez so were missing miss norton clerk moliga. President sanchez welcome to our staff and our families and our students particularly with us. Staff leaders and everybody and to my colleagues on the board. This is going to be quite a long meeting. Most likely quite emotional at times and im going to just make the case to the quorum that we need to treat each other with respect. Were not going to tolerate folks talking over other people, particularly our student delegates which happened last week, and so, again, we expect a quorum though we are discussing issues, theres a lot of emotion in this. And i may have to make that plea more than once, but, again, welcome, everybody. Section a is general information. And b is our opening items approval of the board minutes for october 6, 2020. And we need a motion and a second. So moved. Second. Thank you. Any corrections . All right. Roll call. Clerk thank you. [roll call] okay thats five ayes. President sanchez thank you. Two is th