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
Altamont. Some slowing through Construction Zone for sunnyvale. No Major Concerns there. This is the crash were talking about eastbound at 780 off i80. Not presenting a problem. Back to you. Thanks, mike. On capitol hill today its expected to be another explosive day as President Trump denies accusations of impeachable acts. A key hearing will happen in one hour from now. The acting director of National Intelligence is set to testify about the phone call with the president of ukraine. Live with what we should expect on this very momentous day. Good morning, chris. Reporter yes, good morning, kris and marcus. According to the latest nbc news count there is a majority in the house of representatives for the first time of people who believe some sort of impeachment action should take place with President Trump. He is coming back to washington today after spending the early part for the u. N. General assembly. He will arrive while his acting director of National Intelligence is answering q
Oakland san mateo and now San Francisco. All in the 60s too sweet a nice chilly start to the morning. Thanks to some dry air in place last night were going to have a warm day ahead of us look at 70s in San Francisco, mid 70s, comfortable and sunny all throughout the day oakland upper 70s warm day and near 80 degree temperatures right there by the day, san jose nearing 90 today with a few inland spots in the 90s today and a lot more 90s in the forecast ahead of us which ill get to still to come all right the fair for a slow drive into San Francisco, it is still quite heavy at the bay bridge toll plaza backed up all the way through the maze 5 8024 the is sure the nimitz its going to stay heavy right through the toll plaza up the incline in pockets over toward fremont street. So you want to leave extra early because its only getting heavier by the minute over to the nimitz i have an accident still active its left over from the last hour union city 80 north alvarado nows your right lane is
Look at the top of your screen. Thats brentwood discovery bay. And were watching for folks coming down from the benicia bridge that may affect 24 and 124. Were tracking westbound 24, through orunna, the earlier crash, just shy of that tunnel right around gateway or fish ranch road. So at least one lane is blocked if there, that makes the maze a bit better. The bay bridge still has metering lights on. In the north bay look how quickly it is recovered. But be careful as you head south approaches spencer. The earlier crash is clear, but theres still oil in the roadway. Sgloor 6 01 right now is this has been the home of the as for the last half century, but today the team is expected to officially announce plans to build a new ballpark. Thom jensen has the details. Good morning. Reporter good morning, marcus, as you said is, it looks like the as are truly rooted in oakland. This newside is reportedly just four miles from here, near the downtown, likely could have a positive impact on the d
At least the as are staying, right . The team will be staying in oakland, no surprise there. Theyll be building a new ballpark chris and scott, closer to downtown oak labd. The new stadium will be located just off 880, walking distance from the lake merit station. They released this footage that shows the actual 13acre site where the 35,000 seat stadium will be going up. The land is home to a parking lot, commercial warehouses and Administrative Offices for the Community College district. Well be speaking with the mayor of oakland and president of the oakland as within the next 30 minutes or so. It is our understanding that in their eyes this was the best site financially. The new stadium projected to cost half a billion dollars, 500 million will be fully funded by private funds and will also include Affordable Housing and restaurants an retail parks. The time line is such they plan to break ground by 2021. The ballpark opening by 2023. Now, the team was considering rebuilding at the c