For about 15 minutes now and we see the backup packing in on the toll plaza and the approach and the span itself. It is slowing because of the volume so they may slow the metering lights down a bit. We look at the map, the rest of the bay shows a smooth expected commute except for here northbound 680 coming through fremont. We have that construction crew clearing a little bit late so theyre slowing north in to sunol and the south bay incidents coming up. Back to you, laura. Thanks so much, mike. We begin with a transition of power in washington. Overnight attorney general bill barr making headlines after saying improper voting allegations should be examined. The Trump Administration not making it easy for team biden to get started. Today in the bays tracie potts is following the post election drama. I know the president firing the defense secretary with possibly more firings to come. Reporter exactly. Some people being moved around within the administration as well on Climate Change no
We want to think the candidates for being with us tonight. Yes, they are socially distanced and following all protocols. Both are being tested regularly. A quick reminder about the rules for the debate. Candidates will have 60 seconds to answer most questions, 30 seconds to answer followup questions. We will ask specific yes and no questions throughout the debate. And we are asking that both candidates please refrain from interrupting one another. We have a lot of territory to get through tonight, so we must start with the pandemic. We have seen the consequences, economic devastation, especially for the lowest wage workers, people of color hit disproportionately, people struggling with Mental Health and suicides climbing. On monday, the president tweeted do not be afraid of covid, do not let it dominate your life. 2,000 in colorado have died, 75,000 in colorado have been diagnosed with the coronavirus. As a member of the senate, are you proud of the way that the republican majority is
And, commissioners, Public Comment . Clerk those of you on the Public Comment line press star, 3, to make a comment on the minutes. Star, 3. All right, no hands raised. So we can move on. President bernal upon review of the minutes, commissioners, a motion to approve. So moved. Second. Clerk i will do roll call vote. [roll call] great, the item passes. Next is the report. Im sorry . Is it okay if i call out . President bernal yes. On the minutes. Clerk okay. So the next item, number 3, the directors report. Good afternoon, commissioners. The director of health, and i will summarize and take any additional questions. Theres a lot going on in the world of Public Health. Some good news, september 9th the Supreme Court upheld proposition c, which will free up hundreds of millions of dollars for funding for homeless services, including a significant amount that will be dedicated to the Behavioral Health services for homeless individuals. So we are looking forward to hearing more on the lega
We want to think the candidates for being with us tonight. Yes, they are socially distanced and following all protocols. Both are being tested regularly. A quick reminder about the rules for the debate. Candidates will have 60 seconds to answer most questions, 30 seconds to answer followup questions. We will ask specific yes and no questions throughout the debate. And we are asking that both candidates please refrain from interrupting one another. We have a lot of territory to get through tonight, so we must start with the pandemic. We have seen the consequences, economic devastation, especially for the lowest wage workers, people of color hit disproportionately, people struggling with Mental Health and suicides climbing. On monday, the president tweeted do not be afraid of covid, do not let it dominate your life. 2,000 in colorado have died, 75,000 in colorado have been diagnosed with the coronavirus. As a member of the senate, are you proud of the way that the republican majority is
Fire danger in effect from 11 00 tonight to 8 00 a. M. Wednesday for many of the Higher Elevations of marin county, parts of napa and Sonoma County and lake county, wind gusts could reach 40 Miles Per Hour or higher. Once again, this is in the Higher Elevations and for the nxt two days. Fires can start and spread easily under thesications. For the remainder of the bay area above 1,000 feet, a fire weather watch in effect from wednesday into friday. Similar conditions, only we expect only occasional gusts during that period of time, not the stronger, steadier gusts were expecting the next two days. All right. We will be watching it closely. Spencer, thank you. We are just 15 days away from the election that will decide our next president. And so far here in the bay area voters are responding in record numbers. Ballot boxes and Election Centers are swirling with activity, all of this as today marks the deadline for registering online in california. Heres abc 7 News Reporter laura anthony