Northbound to cottman avenue. And this is whats been happening. Before 4 00 this morning, we had a tanker truck that was on fire blocking all lanes on 95 northbound. The right lane has been blocked just up until a few minutes ago. And then a few minutes ago, i watched as crews were out there trying to get this tanker off of the highway and off onto cottman avenue so they could at least get it off the highway for that morning commute. So they are still in the process of getting that completely off of 95. Its on the ramp right now. And you can see we have a big slowdown as we approach that portion of 95. So your drive time northbound from the vine to woodhaven, about 20 minutes. 19 on the southbound side, average speeds in the 30s now. To the vine street expressway, looking good in both directions. Westbound a little tap of the brakes around that curve and make your way out to 76. If youre headed out on mass transit including the Regional Rail lines, everything on or close to schedule. V
2015 will be a busy one in politics. The race to the white house will intensify. Well also look and get predictions about the world of medicine and the economy from jim cramer. Cool. Were going to take a moment to look back at the fun we have had in 2014 from sochi to the big halloween show and so much more. Also we are going to start your new year with a song from Carrie Underwood. Lets check on the stop stories from sheinelle jones. Good morning, happy new year to you. Happy new year. Bad wet wither is hampering efforts to recover victims from flight 8501. Katy tur has more. Reporter the weather hamper ing the search effort. They were able to bring the bodies they already recovered back to surabaya today including the first one to be identified. Received with civic honors by Indonesian Military air force and naval officers victims three, four, five and six landed in surabaya today, followed by the remains of the first identified body hayati lafaya was handed over to her relatives. Jo
Right now the first lady is spending the night in San Francisco after a packed day in the city. Mrs. Obama attend 2 fundraisers in just a matter of hours. Both private. All required attendee to write a big check. Good evening everyone. Shes really had a whirlwind day. Amma tracked down the first lady earlier tonight. Reporter i did. Her 2 day visit to the bay came as a surprise to many people but not to those willing to drop some mainly money on the Democratic Party. We caught up with her tonight getting a bite to eat at the Ferry Building. First Lady Michelle obama arrived at the slanted door at the Ferry Building just before 6. Curious onlooker did their best to catch a glimpse at dinner. They told to us move on. Reporter do you know she was come. No just saw the police out on the street and they said theres what did they say a visiting dignity tear. Reporter secret Service Close watch as mrs. Obama wrapped up a busy day of fundraising for the Democratic Party ahead of the midterm el
Person right now, police not releasing what exactly happened here. But you see the crime scene tape is up, blocking a couple of homes on oak gateway. I was told something happened, if you can pan over to the left. Something happened at this home. Theyre not exactly saying what happened here. Again, one person transported to the hospital, actively searching for another person. If we get more information, well bring it back to you. George kiriyama, nbc bay area news. Thank you, george. From critical and dire, our drought situation gets worse. The state Water Project of california says there isnt enough water in the system and as a result for the first time in its history, it will not provide a single drop of water to farmers or residents this season. People in the south bay, in the east bay will feel the biggest impact. The trivalley receives 80 of its water each year from the state Water Project. Considering we are 2 3 through the wet season, the state would have to experience heavy rai
Said, i always hoped i would meet you. Billy bush. I know. And we have a sleep expert here. No matter how many sleep experts we have on, nobody is still getting a good nights sleep. Tomorrow our moms are going to cook for you. What is your mom going to make . Her spaghetti sauce, which is my favorite spaghetti sauce in the world. Whats your mom going to make . My mom is going to make stuffed peppers but joanie and sameha rode together on the train. I wish there had been a camera going. I know. They are so cute together. So its National Croissant day. That means its the one day of the entire year youre allowed to eat croissants with no guilt. We have a whole table full of them. So if youd like to enjoy i like the chocolate. Of course you do. Ill just go with the plain, have a little, little bit. So miley was on tv. The girl never takes a night off. And this is one of those mtv unplugged things which is supposed to show you i dont want to say stripped down, but just being authentic and s