Icu admissions up more than 27 . He suggested some counties are poised to move backward in the states fourtiered reopening system. Take seriously how deadly this disease continues to be. Averaging 44 deaths every single day in the state of california over a sevenday period. This disease continues to be deadly. And a vaccine will come, but its not going to come soon enough. Health and Human Services secretary dr. Mark galley says that private household gatherings are a major source of spread. Health officials urging the public not to let their guard down at this point. Businesses that dont follow the proper safety protocols to help reduce the spread could also be in for a rather rude awakening. Abc 7 News Reporter chris nguyen with the story from the south bay. Reporter with the holidays fast approaching, Santa Clara County Health Officials are on high alert after seeing a sharp uptick in covid19 cases. The rate of change has been very steep, and that is a certain. Weve seen this before
Going to have that high fire danger for the north bay. Were continuing to monitor that as well as whats going to happen the next few days with a few more bursts of high winds that could affect more of the rest of the bay area. Today were up to 85 in san jose. 86 in martinez and San Francisco will reach 70 degrees. Were going to once again have some warm weather but a cooldown in the forecast and ill have more on that in a few minimum. Heading over to you, mike, how is it looking for the commute . Well, kari, not as bad as we sometimes see on a tuesday. And by bad im talking about the backup at the bay bridge toll plaza. The middle lanes very slow but the outer lanes, you can transition off the berkeley curve but off the 880 overcrossing we do have to stick it out for the middle lanes that are coming off the overcrossing. A look at the map, a smooth drive. Ive circled the traffic break that has now cleared 880 south down to 66 should improve quickly over the next few and san jose slowin
A connector between 880 and 101. Youll have to take local roadways. Meanwhile, a look at the bay bridge toll plaza. That is looking clear for the morning commute and no major problems. A smooth drive for the other freeways outside of that. Well talk about the delays for the north bay coming up. Back over to you. This morning a rocky start for the biden transition team. A look at the white house as the president elect focuses on covid19 and health care. The Trump Administration is refusing to take the turnover heat. Attorney general william barr sent a memo to federal prosecutors around the country about investigating allegations of voting irregularities. Today in the bays tracie potts live with more details including the immediate fallout from that announcement. Tracie . Reporter and the defense secretary getting fired on twitter. There is a lot happening here in washington, but lets start with the transition thats not really transitioning right now because of some delays from the Trum
Buying driving up the average price. Today in the bay starts right now. Good Tuesday Morning to you. Thank you for joining us. Im laura garcia. And im marcus washington. Another chilly start across the bay area. Mike has the commute, but lets start with the weather. Meteorologist kari hall has been tracking that. I brought my big coat today. Yeah, we all need all of the heavy winter gear with these kinds of temperatures settling into the bay area. Were going to see more warnimos like this so wed better get used to it. A chance of rain late thursday, on and off showers friday and saturday. But, of course, the big story this morning will be the freeze warnings that we have especially in parts of the north bay. This continues until 9 00 especially for a lot of our north bay valleys. Were feeling some of the coolest temperatures dipping back into the mid20s. Well talk more about this coming up in a few minutes. Mike, how is it looking for the Early Morning commute . Kari, the Speed Sensors
Mateo because of juror misconduct. Petersen was convicted back in 2004 for killing his pregnant wife, lacy and their unborn child. The next court date is now set for november 6th. Alameda county is allowing more businesses to reopen. This comes after the county moved into the orange tier of our states reopening plan this morning. Ktvus sarah brings the details. A Long Time Coming but as of today, restrictions are being loosened for business. The crew is back together. It feels like a family reunion. Now that Indoor Dining is allowed at 25 capacity customers could not wait to get back to their routine. We come here all the time every weekend and it is family and to be separated from family is sad. Starting today, restaurants and other businesses can reopen or expand because of the countys new operational in the orange or moderate tier on californias four tier reopening plan. We are all excited. My entire team worked our tails off not having any customers. It is a good feeling. Jims is n