The other kids in this country. Ultimately, the republicans have taken what they call a once in a Generation Opportunity on tax reform and squandered it on corporate welfare and tax cuts for the rich. Reporter still, republicans say the tax bill is really a gift to the u. S. Economy. This gets us better wages, bigger paychecks, a simpler tax system. This gets the American Economy competitive. The bill is still being looked over by experts and the consensus is that most americans will see their taxes go down next year. There are provisions having to do with property taxes and state and local taxes which will affect us differently here in california. Also, the individual cuts are set to expire so most americans will likely pay more once those cuts expire in 2025. Is the president expected to sign this before the end of the year . Reporter so thats big question. The white house is saying it will probably happen in january because if he signs it before, it triggers this budget law that req
Head right now. That means there is the possibility of a bart strike as soon as monday mornings commute. We need to get this done. Reporter and thats one of the few things bart management and Union Leaders agree on. Emerging from talks just before the midnight deadline last night, they announced they will extend talks through the weekend. Barts chief negotiator didnt have much else to say. Were you able to present your latest proposal . We did not. They asked us not to and we have not. Reporter who asked you not to . The union [ censored ] asked us not to present but well be back here tomorrow at 10. Reporter which brings us to today a new proposal and new people at the table. The unions expect that the bart general manager will sit down and bargain with workers beginning tomorrow at 10 a. M. And will remain there until an agreement is reached. Reporter the unions say local politicians are also getting involved behind the scenes hoping to avoid the gridlock we saw during july when hund
And drier than we were yesterday. You can see here podcast. We have a little bit of low grade there at times. But skies cleared beautifully this afternoon. Temperatures are going to be warmer today. Were switching out our cool and wet last week of summer with a first week of fall. Thats getting warmer in getting drier, that system that was sitting in place with us finally caught up with the jet stream and now is being sent out. You can see rainfall transitioning into the Northern Rockies, the great basin well here in the bay area and the rest of california. Were in for a drier trend of weather ahead of us. 50s 60s for current temps. Alameda right at 60 degrees. Berkeley in conquered at 57 petaluma and santa rosa. Youll easily or coolest spots only in the low 50s right now. Later on today, daytime highs will rise into the 80s for more and more of our inland areas. Solid 70s along the bay shore. Some 60s along the coast back to rain. All right, john, thanks for that update. Lets get a lo