Looking ahead to the election in 2018 and then ultimately the election in 2020, you have a to do list. And the to do list includes what . Paper ballots. Paper ballots give you the ability to audit, to go back and check the tape and make sure that you got the count right. And thats really one of the keys to success for a secure 2020 election. 95 of the ballots cast in the 2020 election had a paper Record Associated with it. Compared to 2016, 82 . And with a paper order are, you can go back and verify what the machine is saying by physically counting the paper. That gives you the ability to prove that there was no malicious algorithm or hacked software that adjusted the tally of the vote and just look at what happened in georgia. Georgia has machines that tabulate the vote. They then held a hand recount, and the outcome was consistent with the machine vote. And that tells you what . That tells you that there was no manipulation of the vote on the machine count side. And so that pretty th
Unfortunately, the obvious effect of the wind as you got to tie everything a little bit further down, especially if you do have a set up outside for your thanksgiving feast. Now this is your look outside at the suture tower cam it is beautiful crystal clear. Lots of sunlight and temperatures are already climbing. Wind speeds the breezy us for the north bay and right along the coastline, were looking at notably windy conditions in areas like Sonoma Sandra fell Half Moon Bay and santa rosa, lets advance to later on today a more important time like well be around 02 30pm thats when temperatures will be at their warmest in a good time to be outside some of our windy response the north bay at the coast even san jose in concord on the decently windy side, although sonoma and napa will be here to windiest spots around this time just something to know if you are getting out there because otherwise it is beautiful skies will be clear from the coast to our inland areas well into the afternoon an
Abruptly close today an east bay das office ready to investigate complaints on covid restrictions. Schools in new york city abruptly close day while local School Districts adjust their reopening plans. Why one district still wants to bring cases back. The annual Christmas Tree lighting was held in union square. Ill tell you why you probably didnt know about it. Abc 7 news at 11 00 starts right now. Announcer building a better bay area for a safe and secure future. Tonight an east bay county is about to get tough when it comes to following new covid safety restrictions with cases spiking in Contra Costa County. Yes, a task force is ready to investigate and fine businesses not following the rules. Cornell barnard is getting the information tonight. Reporter burger loft, a surge in covid cases has put Contra Costa County in the purple tier. Employees know the rules. Make sure theyre wearing masks. Wash their hands 200 times a day. Reporter not every business plays by the rules. The Contra
Im annemarie green. We begin this morning with americas staggering death toll. The latest figures reveal more than a quarter of a Million People in the u. S. Have died from covid. As cases spike across the country, more than 70,000 americans have been hospitalized. The Health Care System is feeling the strain. Debra is in washington. How are state and local governments responding now to this worsening crisis . It ranges. In north dakota, there is a mask mandate. In ohio, a 21day curfew and in florida, there are no changes. State and local governments are reimposing measures to slow the spread. I need to ask a little more. We know this will cause some more harm out there. Restrictions mostly on restaurants, bars and gyms come as the total number of americans who have died from covid19 passes 250,000. The rate of growth from the middle of october until now is something we have not seen since march. A record 79,000 americans are currently hospitalized. We dont want to think about what wil
Warnings in the west, and a noreaster strikes new england, leaving snow behind. A historic new york city church. Why this endangered creature could hold the key the a covid cure. And later, meet mateo, a 5yearold on a special mission. To get letters to santa. This is the cbs overnight news. Good evening and thanks for joining us. Tonight, Rudy Giuliani President Trumps personal lawyer and the leader of his attempts to overturn the results of the election have contracted the coronavirus. The president confirmed it in a tweet. The news comes as covid rages across the country and another 214,000 cases were reported saturday. Nearly 15 Million People in the country have now been infected. The death toll now topping 282,000. Tonight, the most populaced state in the country, california faces strict new restrictions to slow the spread. Reporter california is on the brink facing tough new covid restrictions, more than 32 million have been ordered to stay home now and for the holidays. Its frus