Infrastructure forum in las vegas. Caucusing started yesterday and runs through tuesday. They hold the formal caucus es on february 22. Good afternoon. Its my honor to welcome you to move america forward, the first ever president ial forum on infrastructure. [applause] united for infrastructure is a nonpartisan, nonprofit advocacy organization. And it has been our honor for many years to convene and collaborate with leaders in labor, business, and government on this important issue. As we begin, i would like to take a moment to say thank you thank you to the city of las vegas and the great state of nevada for hosting us. [applause] zachary i would like to recognize a few local leaders from the community. Congressman stephen horseford. Mayor john lee. Mayor nathan robertson. Las vegas city councilman brian. And all the way from los angeles, mayor garcetti. [applause] zachary id very much like to thank our host committee, the organizations who, with us, created the vision for this event,
Scenes from a movie this mo morning, but this is reality in Southern California. Good morning and thank you for joining us for our midday newscast. We were on the air when this latest fire broke out about 5 00 this morning during today in the bay. Its causing huge problems los angeles for drivers and extreme concern for homeowners in that very exclusive neighborhood of belair. We start with a live look at the newest foyer that crews are finding right now. This is called the skirball fire. Can you even make it out amidst all the smoke . Thats what firefighters are up against. The fire causing a massive traffic nightmare because the 405 freeway shut down with hundreds of cars right in that foyer zone as people were trying to get away. Its close to the getty center, the Beautiful Museum site, see acres have burned. Thor than 200 firefighters are fighting this one. During today in the bay we brought you live pictures of some pretty terrifying moments as people were forced to flee their hom
Live. The mayor died at 1 11 am today tuesday, from an apparent heart attack. The mayor was just working yesterday even tweeting about a new public works project. Board of supervisors president london breed will be taking over as acting mayor for the time being. President london breed will now take over as acting mayor for the time being. Thats right. We heard from her just a moment ago. She was at city hall and thats where pete suratos is as well. Quite emotional there this morning, but really, you know, she presented that the city will be able to move on as well, pete. Reporter yeah, thats right, laura. Very passionate speech there. A statement by current acting mayor london breed, really drawing parallels between herself and mayor ed lee that passed away this morning. We reported about it all morning. Passed away at the age of 65. Im telling you guys, i believe the video youre seeing now, these are some of the images here. When youre here on this second floor at San Francisco city h
Hoffman as another woman comes forward for matt lauer. Why some believe its an alien spaceship. And in force, fans rushing to theaters overnight. The new star wars officially open, friday december 15th, 2017. Announcer from nbc news, this is today, live from studio 1a is rockefeller plaza. So nice to have you with us on a friday morning. What a beautiful shot. Yes, and more importantly, busting for star wars. Yeah, seeing it at theater tonight. Lets get to the news. The tax bill is back on shaky ground this morning. Nbc White House Correspondent, Kristin Welker has the latest. Good morning. Reporter good morning to you, savannah. The high stakes fight on tax reform will enter a new phase today with the republicans set to unveil their final version of the bill in a few hours, and the president and republicans sounding optimistic, but this morning a roadblock with the final vote approaching next week, marco rubio said he will vote against the gop bill until the child tax is expanded for
Around mt. St. Helena. Watching all of that this morning. We are going to see this changing over to spotty rain as the day goes along. Mike, you were saying so far no worries out on the road. Aside from the conditions you are talking about, yes, be careful out there, but no crashes reported and the conditions chp would warn us about potential ice and slippery conditions up in the north bay, but we are looking okay right now. South bay all the way up into San Francisco on this map and then moving up we are looking at a nice crossing benicia and carquinez bridges, novato down 101 towards the richmondsan rafael bridge and a live look from the richmond sideshows you light traffic right now. We will also watch to see if we have any reports of slippery roadways further north. Happening today students from across the nation will walk out in protest against gun violence. This as the victims who lived through the horrific Florida Shooting head to the white house to tell President Trump what wou