Last night. While crews did shut it off quickly, the damage clearly done. This was the view from chopper five a short time ago. Here is how it looks on the ground, our photographer unseen tells us that two parked cars ended up in that 4 foot deep hole, they have since been removed. City water and sewer crews are on scene doing repairs. About an hour ago california became the second state after texas to log its millionth case of coronavirus. That is according to the coronavirus resource center. However, we also make up about 12 of the entire population. A short time ago coming up the news and warns californians, tweeting Positivity Rate, 3. 9 . Daily case average, 6719. Hospitalizations, 36 increase. I see you, 37 increase. We absolutely must take these increases seriously. While here in the bay area, alameda is slammed the brakes on any additional reopenings. As it anticipates dropping back to the right ear in recent weeks. The county has seen daily increases in the number of new cases
Others are returning back to some more strict restrictions. Health Officials Say we are very likely now seeing the beginning of a winter surge. As california joined texas as the first states with 1 million covid cases, bay area counties are tightening restrictions. The owner of delta ball decided to shut down. He says it is tough when elsewhere in the country policies allow bowling. The policies that the state is using for bowling are just way too restrictive. I think there should be a framework and that the community should be able to modify it to whats going on in the community. Weve seen substantial day over day increases in our reported cases of covid19. Alameda county is also pushing pause as the covid case numbers rise. We are not islands, we are connected to the rest of the country and the rest of the world. If there are cases circulating, our borders are not closed. People can come and go. Nationwide states are adding stricter policies, chicagos mayor has ordered a stayat home
Our way into the afternoon all of us are going to be seeing a dose of rain it will be some lighter stuff, nothing more than a 10th to a quarter of an inch of rainfall for the bay. Snowfall in the sierra im anticipating is going to cause you some more travel woes than anything here locally well have Winter Weather advisories and Wind Warnings both taking effect in only an hour from now at 10 00am last until 10 00pm tonight, the pairing of snow and winds doesnt mean potential of low visibility and drifting snow on roadways. So bring the chains with and i would do your travel during daytime hours avoid evening travel up into the sierra 40s and 50s for your current temperatures alameda in hayward each up 51 berkeley san Mateo San Francisco eat right at 50 degrees weve been a lot warmer this morning than we were the past couple of mornings over to you robin. Thank you john be careful how you drive in the rain just a little bit of rain can lead to a number of crashes right and increase. And
Response to the corona virus outbreak. Political breakthrough in afghanistan the president and his rival resolve their stalemate over a disputed election. After more than a year and a half of failed elections diplomatic deal making and political paralysis a new government has been sworn in in israel and agreement has been forged between longtime Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his political rival benny gantz each will take the countrys leadership for a year and a half 3 elections had failed to determine a clear winner now back in power netanyahu reaffirmed his commitment to atic saying illegal jewish settlements in the occupied west bank. Its time to apply israeli law and work to gain restraint during the history of zionism the state doesnt delay peace. It brings it closer because peace must be based on the truth and the truth is that there were hundreds of thousands of settlers and judeo and smeary brothers and sisters they would stay there as part of any Permanent Peace deal. G
So subfreezing conditions for you. 37 in livermore. 44 in oakland and 46 in San Francisco with that live look with our roof cam. That is the Holiday Light in the market arrow center. Here is our visibility. Looking at half mile to santa rosa and mile and 3 4 for napa. Looking at most of cloudy skies and isolated showers possible ahead of the next weather system that will and tonight. We will time it out for you coming up. Gianna . Looking good on the freeways right now. If you are heading out the door early, so far, so good. We should not have any troubles. Most of our conditions on 101, 280, no troubles, accidents, or incidents. Youre looking at as well out of the south bay and you are clear of the eastshore freeway right now. If youre heading towards the bay bridge this morning, if you plan on taking it, some slightly slower speeds. Overall, an easy ride. Even our commute to the altamonte pass is in the green. Clocking in some nice speeds. It is a good time to be on the roadways. Tro