Very latest on todays kristen. This press conference just wrapped up a short time ago. It was a little confusing about the time frame, and they did clarify what theyre talking about is 12 01 friday morning, which is effectively midnight tomorrow night. This county has not had any confirmed cases that originate heard in napa county of covid19, but they were taking some public heat for not substituting a shelter in place like most other counties. Well, that just changed. It is essential to slow virus transmission as much as possible to prevent to protect the most vulnerable and to prevent the Health Care System from being overwhelmed. Now we were downtown a short time ago before the order became official. The folks who run the restaurants, the businesses here were already expecting it, and i can tell you from being in this and repa. Times, it was already, napa knows how to do emergencies. And with all the events that have come before, residents here say theyre ready to take on the next c
It is a morning like no other here in the bay area. Strict shelter in place order took effect at midnight. People living in San Francisco, san mateo, marin, contra costa, and alameda counties are being told to stay home for three weeks. That affects nearly 7 million people. Police and Fire Protection will still be provided. Grocery stores, pharmacies and banks will remain open. Governor newsom is keeping some things open including people anxious about going to the dmv. We are waiving effective last night for 60 days. Id imagine we can extend that. No enforcement of expired licenses and expired registration. Newsom issued an executive order putting a halt on evictions and fore closures as well. The state legislature is suspending its session. The States High Court is modifying procedures. Lawyers argue their cases will now appear remotely by video. The courts seven justices will continue to convene in person and Court Sessions will be open to the public but seating will be limited. Hund
Temperaturing today will bump up a little bit. Not much. We still have an offshore direction on that breeze. But overall look for a little bit of scour activity and temperatures in the 50s. Sal castaneda is here now. I hope its quiet out of the gate. It is quiet out of the gate. Lets go out and take a look at what we have going around the corner to the bridge and the east bay toll plaza. You may see traffic later because well see. Obviously, a lot of people still have to go to work. This is a look at westbound 92. It looks pretty good. 4 01. Lets go back to the desk. Topping our news, that legal order for people to stay home is now in effect for six bay area counties. New video from overnight shows some of the bars, restaurants, and clubs in downtown san jose empty as part of that order. We also saw Police Officers out at midnight making sure they were following than shelter in place. Through april 7th. Santa cruz county also participating. Those orders went into effect right after mid
Down the coast. It is bringing back moisture as it wraps back around counterclockwise. Some of that 30s and 40s left behind on some very cold air. Some of that, though, is beginning to move in towards Mendocino County, lake county to the north and a little activity to santa cruz, although it looks like its winding down. Not a lot there. Same for the peninsula and also San Francisco. 50s on the temperatures, still below average on the highs. Sal is here. Whats happening . I want to remind people that even though we dont have much traffic, we do have some things that you need to know about Public Transportation systems, for example. Lets take a look at the roads, though. Youre probably wondering what is it like if i have to go . It is light on 80 and at the bay bridge. Some people were still trying to avoid transit. Transit is open. Airports are open. Well let you know in a little bit what some cities are doing about Parking Enforcement coming up. Back to you. So far, were now seven hour
We will come to order. Todays hearing will focus on the reauthorization of the fast act, the nations current surface transportation bill that expires on september 30. We will hear the priorities of key Public Transportation stakeholders. A longterm reauthorization bill is critical to providing the certainty of stability that transit agencies, cities andos d to make responsible transportation lighting decisions. Public transportation plays a key role in our nations economy there are over 400 30,000 workers employed and Public Transportation in the United States. Transit provides approximately 33 million trips every day. Taking Many Americans to and from work, school and medical appointments. Not just in big urban cities, but also small areas. We have found ourselves with yet another reauthorization where the Highway Trust Fund is a most significant issue that needs to be addressed. In order to advance a comprehensive longterm reauthorization bill. While this committee does not have juri