House speaker plus trying to address the work issue also led to us understanding that, hey, they cant even afford to pay their rent. So we, you know, it was necessary to get involved in the tenant issue. And in a tenant fight in concord, rent control in the east bay, a new law taking effect to help renters and landlords after a years long effort. Good morning everybody. Its sunday, april 21st. We begin with the weather. Lisa is here and the warmth coming. Yeah sure is. We are looking at some 80s arriving inland. It was beautiful yesterday. A bit of a sea breeze. Live doppler seven right now showing all is quiet across california. It is 52 on the peninsula, 53 san jose, mid 50s oakland, concord, San Francisco 53. And the coolest numbers up in the north bay 49. Santa rosa and napa. Anywhere from 2 to 5 degrees. Milder from oakland to concord. This morning theres a look at the almost full moon. Gorgeous view there. Its full on tuesday, so mostly sunny. 9 00, 50s and 60s by noontime. Were
Shows us how the city is looking to build a better bay area not just for renters, but landlords too. Jose and his wife were wrapping up their garage sale saturday afternoon. Its part Spring Cleaning in case they have to move from concord. Its really hard for us to like, just work for rent to pay the rent, and we have more expenses than that, like the car repairs. Jose, who didnt want to give his last name, pays 3,000 to rent this small three bedroom house. Given whats at stake, he joined the coalition that fought an eight year battle to get rent control and concord. The ordinance passed in march. We need to have a place to stay or we be on the streets. The new ordinance caps rent increases to 3 a year and includes just cause eviction protections. But city Officials Say the ordinance was challenged by those seeking to get a referendum on the november ballot. However they failed to get the roughly 7000 signatures by thursday, so the ordinance took effect on friday. This was great. It was
Country construction, cutting off a critical highway. Drivers crawling along abc seven news at 4. 30 starts right now. All ways live abc seven news starts right now. Lets get straight to that big traffic headache in the north bay. Caltrans tried to warn people. Wineries tried to warn people, but its still catching drivers by surprise. Good evening and thanks for joining us. Im j. R. Stone. This closure on highway 37 lasts all weekend. And that wont be the end of it. Caltrans is just beginning a major repaving project on westbound highway 37. The road is closed from vallejo to sears point. Abc seven News Reporter cornell bernard is live in sonoma with an update on the construction and that brutal traffic cornell. Yeah, brutal is right, j. R. Thats for sure. This is definitely not the day that many travelers who are passing through wine country expected. We are here at the intersection of highway 121 and highway 12. This is part of the detour or around highway 37. As you can see, lots an
Now the giants and rockies with some nighttime baseball. Happy st. St. To you. Im j st. Patricks day to you, im jon miller with mike krukow. Matt cain, a long time star in the pitching rotation in the unfamiliar spot of trying to make this stat, this is a big start for him tonight. This is game 22 of the giants spring training, for matt cain, this is when he starts to stretch things out. They wanted him to go four, five innings st s tonight. His last outing he said im very, very close. He has not had a good spring, he needs a good start tonight. Michael morse making his first start in the outfield and Jimmy Rollins in the outfield. Jimmy rollins, veteran, former mvp, trying to make this team as well. Stay tuned. Well be back. The giants and the rockies, a Cactus League friendly back with the lineups and the fist pitch aft first pitch after this. Welcome back to Cactus League baseball. Your San Francisco giants are taking on the colorado rockies. Fans looking tonight at Jimmy Rollins be
Can make your own judgment. The protestors have left. Most of the people from the inside have left and that was a different stir a couple of hours ago. Good things come to those who wait. But with crowds like this, it takes more than just a ticket to get inside. And i got all the way up to the front door and they closed the door, but my husband got in, so at least there is that. Reporter a line snaking in several directions for nearly a lf of getting in. Obviously either these people all own businesses or theyre playing hooky. Reporter a crowd so big trumps motorcade stopped twice before taking the stage. And when he did donald trump [ applause ] reporter the crowd watched from a big screen outside. It helps people that are finally getting down to the wire. Were 35 days out and, you know, maybe now theyre what she has to say and compare the two. A small group of protesters held signs across the street, but no violence at this rally. And anyone who comes out with intentions of violence.