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
Bikinis, in an election, overshadowed by violence and sustained by claims of vociferous bill in a dramatic escalation, ethiopias Prime Minister has issued a 72 hour ultimatum to forces in the dissident region of to cry says the 10 gripe Peoples Liberation front has 3 days to surrender or praise for an all out assault on the regional capital mccalla a. The Reuters News Agency has been reporting that to grind forces have destroyed roads and bridges to slow down the government offensive. The Ethiopian Military plans to surround the city with tanks and artillery in an effort to end the nearly 3 week war. And in an address on state t. V. Residents were told to save themselves and leave the city while they still have the time to do so. Prime minister ahmed says, all humanitarian needs will be addressed and that his government would help with the eventual return and reintegration of refugees. There is mamma does, has more now from ethiopias capital. The Government Forces i yet to reach the ou
About this . This is a big change. Reporter well, marcus and laura, yes, its hard to keep up with all of the changes. Last weekend here it was packed, people eating indoors and outdoors and now Indoor Dining has shut down because were in the purple tier and now the curfew starts this weekend, tomorrow. This is, of course, in response to covid numbers rising throughout the state. The bay area is maintaining a nightlife and the curfew will make it tougher. They will have to adapt. On the weekends we were allowed until 11 00 and we were happy with the extension while we had it. Some type of spread from the nightlife, i believe so. Reporter many streets were blocked off to help restaurants survive with outdoor seating all summer long. Now its a lot colder and businesses are trying to survive with no Indoor Seating and a curfew that goes from 10 00 p. M. To 5 00 a. M. Starting tomorrow night through december 21st. Reactions are mixed. San mateo county, marin and San Francisco are in the red
Slowing just before everything clears up. Getting to the bay bridge, send it right back to you, laura. All right, thank you very much, mike. Breaking news were following for you that morning firefighters at the scene of a San Francisco highrise fire, the crews now say injured five people. This started a little bit before 2 00 a. M. On davis court just off the embarcadero near the plaza. This is video that was posted online on citizen app. We know that flames burned several units on the 11th floor and the building was evacuated. Some residents, we understand, have been allowed back inside. The fire has been knocked down. We know at least two people hurt will be okay. Our Cierra Johnson is gathering more information. She will join us with a live report at the bottom of the hour. To our top story in less than 24 hours a new nighttime curfew starts for all counties in californias purple tier which includes all bay area counties except San Francisco, san mateo and marin. This also covers ab
Wash your hands. Reporter he flew out of sfo and headed to the east coast to celebrate thanksgiving with family. He considered the travel warnings because of covid19 but was willing to take the risk. The lighterthanusual crowds put him at ease. Less people on the plane. Its a big difference for the middle seats usually empty and most of the airlines. Everybody has been doing their thing and respecting space and hopefully if everyone practices that, we should be okay. Reporter the centers for Disease Control and prevention is urging americans to avoid flying this thanksgiving holiday. Travelling may increase the chance of getting the virus and spreading it. At sfo, the spokesman said, they are down 75 from what they usually see at this type. What makes this year different is not only the pandemic but the Current Health warnings and travel advisories, recommending against travel. Reporter he told people who decided to fly to expect a different sfo than you might remember. Only twothird o