Traffic. Mark thousand people are expected to gather today for rural and the Fallen Police sgt he was shot during a traffic stop in hayward last week it was a 15 year veteran and the father of two edge of the sea we have crusoe along the procession. Terisa estacio in the past hour or it has been a larger group of Police Officers the have showed up here in hayward at the chapel of times to take a look behind me concede that the officer also piling into the chapel we know theyre inside right now there is an honor guard standing on each side of the cap also the flat out here and fly at half staff last mandela special public viewing at the chapel time minicam ought to pay their respects to the fallen officer he had been moved ahead with the farm for 15 years he was very much respected for his kindness and dedication the police chief spoke about how the department is grieving and is trying to lend support to the family including his two daughters. its how much their dad is loved and revered
The presiding officer the senate will come to order. The chaplain will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Almighty god, from whom comes all holy desires, we thank you for all those who give their lives to serve you and country. May they realize that they are doing your work on earth when they strive faithfully to follow your precepts. Use our lawmakers to bring comfort, renewal, and empowerment to our nation and world. Take them along yet untrodden paths, through perils unknown, to your desired destination. May they live in peace and contentment, resting in the knowledge that you are directing their steps. We pray in your merciful name. Amen. The presiding officer please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to the flag. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. The presiding officer the clerk will read a communication to the sena
Morning. Thank you, mr. Chair. Yes, sir. I want to thank you for your patience. I will recognize you for your fiveminute openings. Mr. Cummings is coming. He graciously told me to go ahead and start. From my left to right, mr. Robert goldencough. Mr. David pounder, director of Information Technology Management Issues at the Government Accountability office. Ms. Carol rice, department of Commerce Office of inspector general. Ms. Gupta, leader on civil rights. I think all of you have testified before. Green means go, yellow means run through the light. Yellow is speed up, get through it as quick as you can. And red, youre going to get stopped. I wont stop you right at five minutes because its really important. But your Opening Statement is part of the record. So with that, mr. Goldenkoff. Chairman gowdy, Ranking Member cummings and the rest of the committee, in recent years we have identified a number of operational, management and other challenges that raise serious concerns about the b
It. Traffic moving well on interstate 80 and we start in solano county, the traffic in vacaville, fairfield and vallejo looking good. Looking good to the maccarthur maze and the bay bridge with traffic continuing to be very light into San Francisco. Looking at the south bay commute traffic looks good. The Golden Gate Bridge has traffic moving well without the fog being a major issue on the span. 4 31 am. Breaking news in Contra Costa County, two more fires, one on the highland way in the other on hollow brook court. We just spoke with the east contra costa Fire Protection district and they said it is too early to tell whether these incidents are connected. The news crew is heading to the latest two fires that we are showing you on the map. We will give you an update. People in Contra Costa County are on high alert after string of arsons, three fires set this week and no one has been injured but the fires have caused explosions and are very close to the homes. Take a look at this video,
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