Officer of San Mateo County, dr. Scott morrow joining us by phone. Thank you for being with us. I know youre busy and dont have. Start with San Mateo County dash boards. 6,318 cases to date. 120 deaths. And 60 new cases yesterday. Given the state reporting problems, which of the numbers are accurate and up to date . Let me answer by saying we dont look at one piece of data, but in context. Some numbers may be off and some are more accurate. So the numbers, thats probably off is the case report. The 6,000 or whatever you quoted, thats probably off a little bit. I dont think its off much, but again, that number needs to be put in context me san mateo, the math under 1. I look at hospitalizations, hospitalizations are going down. At least last two weeks and i do look at deaths. And our deaths have been relatively stable. We have on average, 1 to 2 per week and thats been pretty stable too. Most occurred in the nursing facility at the beginning in march and april. Its actually pretty low.
His. He has been swallowed in a wave of controversy in recent weeks pl allegations of Sexual Misconduct with underage teenage girls from decades ago when he was in his 30s. Democrat doug jones faces the uphill battle. Alabama has been red for decades. Voters say they are sick of the spotlight and the allegations. It makes alabama look like, you know, like it always does. And its just its just not right. Im fed up with the whole political mess. Im tired of it. Im sick of it. Ill be glad when food is over. Statewide turn out has been brisk. The race so extremely tight like we said, moore with 50 of the votes. And doug jones with 49 . Experts say a winner wont be named until late tonight. We will be following in special election closely. Im going to be keeping track of the numbers and have another update in 30 minutes. Raj. Thank you. Well track the results here with us. Janelle also. And coming up in 25 minutes our political analyst Larry Gerston will be in studio with us to share his th
Amidst the overwhelming destruction there. Good evening everyone im frank somerville. And im heather holmes. In for julie haener. The helicopters captured the remains of some of the 580 homes that were destroyed in middle town and surrounding communities. For the latest on the valley fire we go live to amber lee in middle town and amber youve seen the destruction yourself. It is going to be a long time before many of these families are truly back home. Reporter heather block after block, this is what people will be coming home to. In many cases, the home is gone and all that is left standing is a chimney. Theres an eerie desolation in the small communitys ravaged by the fire as people come to grips with their loss. Homes reduced to rubble. Neighborhoods changed forever. Very tough. I dont know how lake county is going to cope with this. Reporter you drive through this city, and theres a large portion of this town that doesnt exist anymore. So its going to be tough for people to come ba
Surrounding communities now changed forever. Block after block of scorched earth and tonight our first real estimate of the number of homes and businesses that have been obliterated. And the fire has claimed the life of this woman. We hiked in and found whats left of the home where she died when she was unable to evacuate on her own. We have an awful lot to tell you about tonight. Good evening im Heather Holmes in tonight for julie haener. And im frank somerville. Tonights cooler temperatures have helped firefighters to build containment. Its now at 25 . And theyve also been able to get a count of the lost homes. The fire has burned 62,000 acres but only a small amount of that in the past 24 hours. Our Live Team Coverage begins in middletown with Deborah Villalon and what shes learned now from a disabled woman from Anderson Springs who died after her home burned to the ground. Reporter when people talk about this fire they often say theyre surprised. More people werent hurt or killed.
Mateo District Attorney with the future and where we go from here and are appeals so lengthy that theyre cruel . Hes very much in favor of the Death Penalty, so that should be a heated debate. And then talking water, the state made a very bold move this week. The 500 fines for waterways. Well break down whats allowed and whats not. It could get confusing. First, lets take a look at that weather. Water, theres some coming down from the sky. Dizzily, i have to use my windshield wipers. Roof cam at the bay bridge. Temperatures pretty mild. 62 in concord and oakland. 63 this morning in san jose. Its feeling a little bit muggy outside so were going to see that drizzle hanging around the bay area. Mostly cloudy afternoon. And a slight chance of some pop up showers. Well have more details on your sevenday forecast coming up. But first, heres mark with your headlines. Ann a rebel leader in Eastern Ukraine said the black boxes from the malaysia plane crash have been recovered. Now, the flight r