The last few days that we were so glad he could come here and help elevate our discussion. But he comes at an incredibly important time, certainly on the heels of several days of incredible news not only security related issues, with the north korean launch of an icbm, but also as we watch unfold the historic meeting between President Trump and president putin today. Secretary fallon, thankfully, is a frequent visitor to csis. He was here two years ago in march and the topic of the discussion was in defense of a rulesbased order and how that transatlantic relationship can be used. And i think now, in todays discussion, we will look at the defense of the rulesbased order and see where we go from here. Secretary fallon assumed secretary of state for defense, his position, on july 15, 2014. Two days later, a Russian Missile shot down mh17. That was his first few days on the job. Three years later, two elections later, one referendum later, secretary fallon, you have had an extraordinary t
You have some prefrontal rains around the central bay. Heaviest rain between 11 and 3 p. M. With gusty winds up to 50 Miles Per Hour. South bay just in time for the evening commute. Again, that urban and small stream flooding advisory napa, sonoma, marin counties with that flooding likely. Napa valleyi want to put in the potential of an isolated thunderstorm due to the cooler air working its way into our forecast. You can see currently its pretty breezy out the door. 17mileperhour winds in oakland. We have winds up to 13 in the area. Well track the rain through your neighborhood coming up at 18 after the hour. Lets start with the bay bridge toll plaza. If you are heading across the span, there is a high wind advisory so both hands on the wheel. Westbound 80 from carquinez bridge along the eastshore freeway to the maze will take you 18 minutes and then through the toll you will be good. Those metering lights should turn on in about 30 minutes and thats when that traffic will start to sl
I cant believe we are wrapping up this week, the day , the week, the month and the year. Yes, milestones this weekend. So it begins with the weather that it is colder outside, yesterday at this time. We dont have have messy rain and stuff. It looks like it will be thighs for sunday and in the too bad new years eve. Back on monday there was a little chance of rain. We have removed that from the forecast. Youre welcomed. Lets look at bus stop buddy , there is one more eagles game left this sunday. Even though it doesnt matter, it is verse the cowboys. We will root for them anywhere we are colder as we walk out the door, scarves, hats, gloves, good idea that is what is going on with buddy. We will give you five out of ten, because it is colder today. Were watching streamers of lake effect snow moving off lakes erie, ontario, lake erie streamers could make it down to our area but we will not see much flurry activity yesterday yet. Thirtys every where else. It feels colder then that thanks
Hospitalized after they were hit by a train before a scheduled gig in oakland. Kpix 5s anne makovec joins us live from oakland, where the accident has stunned fans of tower of power. Anne. Reporter yeah. The two are recovering here at Highland Hospital this afternoon. [ jackhammer noise in the background ] reporter everybody is cautiously optimistic about their condition after they were hit by a capitol corridor train last night. [ music ] reporter this is the tower of power earlier this week performing at yoshis in oakland, the same venue that two band members were headed to when they were hit by an amtrak train last night. It was going about 25 miles an hour. Bassist Marc Van Wageningen who was filling in with the band and drummer David Garibaldi one of tower of powers founding members. The two were walking from their Waterfront Hotel near Jack London Square to yoshis for a gig that started at 8 00. It was just after 7 30 when they crossed the train tracks, first waiting for one trai
Tell me they are ready to listen and work with people. It is a very busy area. There is a lot of contract traffic. Business owners are worried if they will be able to survive the construction. An area already congested with traffic. Business owners around mill avenue have mixed feelings about the street car. Some are excited about progress but others worry if they will be before the big lunch. Business owners worry about losing valued customers who do not want to deal with the traffic. At this barbershop on broadway, customers pop in for a quick cuts during lunchtime. Its a good business. People come in between 12 noon and 1 pm. People do not have time to sit in traffic during the construction. Reporter people have learned a lot by watching similar projects in other cities. Just like the light rail in phoenix. A plan that will help them be prepared for construction and help the mother that. Here is a look at the 3 mile route. It will go around downtown to dorsey lane. On a 3 million, a