Focusing on National Security and Foreign Policy. Making sure we selected a cabinet that looks like america. That reflects the best of our nation. And that is what we have done. The list of sixes headlined by secretary of state nominee antony blinken, a longtime aide, alejandro mayorkas, for Homeland Security, linda thomas greenfield for ambassador to the un, avril haines for director of National Intelligence and former secretary of state john kerry as special president ial envoy for climate and Jake Sullivan as National Security advisor. Fresh perspective and an unrelenting belief in the promise of america. There are a number of first in the group including the first woman to serve as dni. Mr. President elect, you know ive never shied away from speaking truth to power and that will be my charge as the director of National Intelligence. Mayorkas would be the first latino in his decision if confirmed. I will work day and night in the service of our nation to lead the men and women of th
Now at 11 00, another bay area county preparing to possibly roll back its Health Guidelines as covid surges across california. We are at the point where it doesnt make sense anymore. Plus a possible covid outbreak after a Fraternity Party at a Northern California college. How the school is responding tonight. And how new covid restrictions could impact holiday travel. What you might not think to look out for if you are planning to fly in the next couple of weeks. I think people at the end of the day will do what they would like to do. A live look outside now at 11 00. Streaming on cbsn bay area. Much of the bay area forced back into more Health Restrictions tonight. Im juliette goodrich. Im brian hackney. Here we go again. Alameda county still in the orange reopening tier is putting the brakes on future reopenings but Health Officials are warning the county could be forced to roll back restrictions more. As kpix5 kenny choi reports, there is a lot of uncertainty as to whether they can
And several other businesses come to an end. Just weeks before the holidays, some businesses are doing what they can to survive. Some even getting creative and expanding their services in ways never seen before. Good evening, thank you for joining us. Im dion lim. We begin with a look at those surging cases. California officially topped 1 million diagnosed coronavirus cases today. The state reported more than 9,800 new cases, one of the largest single day case counts weve seen since august. A 14day Positivity Rate is at 4. 2 . It was 4 yesterday. That is an indicator of the transmission of the virus. And since the beginning of the pandemic, the bay area has now seen a total of 133,456 confirmed cases. Now, because of this growth in cases, much of the bay area is pivoting once again tonight, when it comes to eating out. But health and the economy are key to our efforts to build a better bay area. Indoor dining has shut down in San Francisco, and more city also follow suit next week. Rep
Just voluntary you know covid19 spike here in california, you know its like. Everybody has to play a role. On trying to stop but at the same time. Still have to freedom. Everybody has the right to travel on to whatever they want so the one man i spoke to off to visit friends says if this advisory had come out before he booked his trip. Hes still be flying today, its the holidays right now with. Everything going on being around our loved ones or friends is really important and you know again its just about respecting each others boundaries. So my friends are comfortable with all of us getting together for a small gathering of 6 people or less with our mask on. Then you know were going to that spokesperson says its too uncertain to verdict how many people are going to be. Taking off and landing here at sfo this Holiday Season. Right now passenger traffic is only about 25 of what it was this time last year. Maureen kelly kron 4 news. Today Golden Gate Bridge directors voted to lay off 146
However, our First Priority is always to protect the publics health, and the way that we do that is by preventing spread of this virus. Reporter today really is its bad those news, but it is a call to action. Its our time to act. And i know a lot of people feel like theyve done everything they can. Were asking those who have done everything you can to do a little more. Reporter still at this restaurant, they worried about how to keep the staff, that are like family, and as the weather gets worse, theyre hoping diners will still consider outdoor seating with heaters an option. We need people coming to the restaurant asks dining, and if we dont have that, we will not have that revenue, so it is hard. Reporter the new rules take effect tuesday at 12 01 a. M. Santa clara said they will be in the purple tier not long after, unless they get this surge under control. Contra costa county putting some of its coronavirus restrictions back in place because of a spike in days of virus. 50 team in