For about 15 minutes now and we see the backup packing in on the toll plaza and the approach and the span itself. It is slowing because of the volume so they may slow the metering lights down a bit. We look at the map, the rest of the bay shows a smooth expected commute except for here northbound 680 coming through fremont. We have that construction crew clearing a little bit late so theyre slowing north in to sunol and the south bay incidents coming up. Back to you, laura. Thanks so much, mike. We begin with a transition of power in washington. Overnight attorney general bill barr making headlines after saying improper voting allegations should be examined. The Trump Administration not making it easy for team biden to get started. Today in the bays tracie potts is following the post election drama. I know the president firing the defense secretary with possibly more firings to come. Reporter exactly. Some people being moved around within the administration as well on Climate Change no
Moving into the red. The News Conference set to start at noon. Were expecting it to start imminently. Meanwhile, we learned that Contra Costa County and Santa Cruz County were bumped back into the red. The governor warned based on current covid infect rates that are the counties are likelying to follow the move and be bumped again in the colorcoded tier system. Were waiting to learn if others are on the list. The News Conference is to start at noon. Californias in a better situation than other parts of the country where infects and hospitalization rates are surging. The governor yesterday indicating that dr. Gale today will announce more restrictions for some counties. Anticipate that we will see some counties moving backwards not forwards and this is exactly why we designed the tore status the way we did. It was about being more and less restrictive not based upon political whim but based upon the data. The epidemiology and facts. Reporter the governors comments came the same day as c
Recently and as you look closely on the left side of this graph, the graph shows a daily number of reported cases. On the left side, you can see it is starting to move up again. But here in the bay area, some counties are showing improvement and being rewarded. Today contra costa, marin were approved to move from red to orange tier, which means fewer restrictions. Stephanie sierra joins us live from the newsroom to explain what changes youll notice as a result, stuephanie. The main take aways including nonessential offices reopening and expanded capacity for things like restaurants and museums. Even bars would be allowed to reopen outdoors. But its important to point out each individual county will issue specific guidance on which businesses can move forward. Getting the green light to move to orange. Thats welcome news to the owner of captain vineyards. It is a great news. Weve been without power for the last two and a half days which is really, really constraining. Reporter despite l
Abc 7 News Reporter chris winn has this story. Reporter this video shows the aftermath of what San Jose Police are calling a tragic accident no which a 69yearold man plowed into a crowd of diners who were gathered for dim sum at grand century Shopping Mall on sunday afternoon. Right now all indications talking to witnesses and collecting evidence is he thought he was using his brake. But accelerated. Reporter the driver crashed into this Outdoor Dining space operated by the dynasty chinese seafood restaurant. Eight people were taken to the hospital. Two remain in critical condition. At last check, police say its still unclear if the driver was suffering from a medical emergency. The driver stayed there. Hes cooperating with the investigation. Obviously we still have some things we need to put together. Reporter this afternoon abc 7 news learned that the restaurant had not applied for a permit under the new san josal fresco program, which provides city support and approval for proper se
Covid19 cases are claimingimbi across the country and worldwide. They are reopening and expanding operations on tuesday but not now, not anymore. Stephanie sierra has details. Disappointing for a lot of merchants. Certainly so. San francisco is still doing remarkably well but dr. Grant colfax explained two numbers triggering the decision to pull back are the citys case rate and hospitalizations, both have increased slightly. So here is what exactly is on pause. Indoor pools, bowling alleys, locker rooms, and showers at Fitness Centers originally set to reopen november 3rd will now remain closed until further notice. Restaurants indoor museums, zoos asquakwa aquariums and indoor Worship Centers will be required to capacity at 25 . Nonessential office space without concessions stay the same. Also operating at 25 capacity. Mayor breed and dr. Colfax referenced the surge of covid cases across the world and country as reasons to take precautions before its too late. France in particular is