H hysteria in the bay. This is a toxic organism in the water that produced some kind of neuro toxin, caused millions of fish to die, and a lot of reported illness in fishermen and water, never really figured out, but one of the stimulating factors that was described was the amount of inputs of nutrient of poultry waste that went into the water. That was kind of the first thing. But the main thing that got me into this was going to a lecture and listening to the speaker talk about foodborn infections and how these are big problems. And it was particularly a problem because many of them were drug resistant. I knew nothing about the subject. So infections, e. Coli, listeria. Right. Exactly. We have Something Like 70 million cases a year in the United States. And it is the leading cause of morbid mortality. We have all been taught, dont leave Chicken Salad on the table because bacteria can grow. But i was puzzled as to why they wouldnt be drug resistant. I asked. She said, oh, that because
Like everyone else who has been on this stage perhaps myself excluded, joes credential joe joes credentials are so varied, and joe has just told me hey has Public Service announcements to make. So im going to before you ask any questions, i do have a few Public Service announcements to make. First of all, since were kind of coming to the end of the roa here i just want to compliment the people who put this thing on. Its it is. [applause] it has been pure joy every minute of it. I mean, the endorphins are just crazy in my brain, and also i am just so honored to have been on the same stage with so many brilliant and wonderful ride cash writers and want to do a special outshout oh joyce carol oats who defended against the idiot hordeses and in 20 years after they were coming after me after i wrote primary colors she defended me, too, andnd defended the act of writing anonymously. Dont screw up my questions, joe. Guest i also want to thank the four young cowboyan American High School teach
[inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] [applause]. Thank you so much. My name is arlo haskell, and i am the executive director of the key west literary seminar. [applause] before i get started, let me make just one quick housekeeping announcement. Were going to do the question and answer session a little bit differently today. There will be stationary mics in each aisle, and if you would like to ask a question, you should get up out of your seat and come to the mic and ask your question. When we get to that point. Okay. It is a pleasure to welcome you all to the San Carlos Institute and to the 35th annual key west literary seminar, revealing power the literature of politics. This sunday afternoon session is free and open to the public. This is our gift to the community. And it wouldnt be possible without the gifts that many others have made to us that support our operations throughout the year. Id particularly like to thank peggy whose support makes this free sunday Public
Closure of the winter. Spencer christian is tracking the storm and joins us with a look at the forecast. Spencer . Ama. Its wet. Its going to get wetter. You can see what she pointed out. Moderate to heavy rain moving across the area. Over to the concord area. This current storm, storm ranks one on the impact scale. Producing scattered showers, maybe a downpour or two between 9 00 and 11 00. It will be breezy at times. The next storm, early tomorrow morning that has our attention. It ranks 3 on the storm impact scale. A strong storm that will have the highest impacts. Producing heavy rainfall, strong gusty wind. Flooding is possible with Power Outages which are likely. These are main storm concerns. The north bay, santa cruz mountains. Streaming, creek flooding. High concern for Power Outages. The remainder of the bay area, high concern for hydroplaeng. Moderate concern for other areas. A wet week is ahead. All the details coming up shortly. A. M. A, thank you, spencer. Counties that h
Of the Santa Cruz Mountains and into the south bay. More on that next. Really major problem here on the richmondsan rafael bridge. Its on the eastbound side just past san quentin, sounds like a semi tipped over. All lanes blocked right now, eastbound 580, seeing that red approaching and as far as i know, no one is getting by so that is blocking all lanes, i am going to work on getting some more information. Heres a look at the other side of the bridge in richmond. These vehicles are going westbound, they wont be impacted but really tough conditions, that wind, that rain is widespread this morning. Not an easy drive. Next traffic update coming up. We do have crews across the bay area this morning tracking this 3 on our exclusive abc7 news storm impact scale. Look at this situation in schellville right now abc7 News Reporter Amy Hollyfield is there east of petaluma. Reporter hi, natasha. I just checked in with Sonoma County sheriff, it is getting very busy up here, and this is just one o