Watch booktv this weekend on cspan2. President biden has picked Denis Mcdonough to head the Veterans Affairs department. He previously served as white house chief of staff during the last four years of the obama presidency. His confirmation hearing he was asked about veterans access to healthcare, modernization efforts in the das responds to covid19. This is just over two hours. [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] i i want to call this evening to order. I want to welcome everybody. I appreciate all that are here, all those that are online. The purpose of this hearing is due from the i president s nominate to serve as secretary of Veterans Affairs, Denis Mcdonough. Before i talk about him i just want to say i appreciate this committee all the reasons we sat on this committee thats been bipartisan and its been nonpolitical, and we tried to do the best by our veterans whether you are the republican side for the democratic side of the aisle. I particularly appreciate the re
Area home sales plunged in costa county Health Leaders may. Prices though didnt. Announced theyre tightening they remained high. Thats according to the latest numbers from zillow. Mechanics wearing because county leaders say its a sign the virus is spreading quickly. Because of high demand, prices did not talk a parallel dip. They say the reopening process was contingent on cases not median prices for Single Family surpassing the 8 mark and now homes rose in most cases. In Santa Clara County, theyve reached it, they need to rethink the return to normal. Ive been concerned at how 1. 25 million median. Quickly it has skyrocket. Alameda rising to 900,000. Two weeks ago we were seeing 3. 9 San Francisco fell but just slightly to 1. 53 million. To 4. 2 of everyone tested being up next, give the lake a positive and we are very break. A new effort to get people to concerned we have 8 benchmark. Visit other open parks and we set a cap at 8 , and now we prevent crowding at lake mary. Im greg, i
The90s to 100s. This pattern will not change until the weekend. It will stir things up a bit. Until then, what you had monday and tuesday is exactly what youre going to have today. Near the coast and bay inland above. All right. Over now 6 00. 6 01 in the morning. Still okay out there. Well see the traffic is going to be fine in many commutes. You can see traffic looks nice here. Now, driving to the bay bridge, theres not a big back up. School students and staff safe. A proposal that would remove the School District Police Department. Good morning. They will consider proposals to open the Police Department, set a time line for doing so and talk about developing another major safety plan. Theres not been a lot of members on the board in support of this. In a meeting, the majority said they support the superintendent to redirect police funds and student services. They have seven officers, two sergeants and a chief. They arent at schools but respond. They are unarmed and dont have to powe
Some of our deeper inland spots. Were expecting temperatures to get really uncomfortable along the coast look for low 70s, but with temperatures like this were talking about the very real possibility of people experiencing heat exhaustion. And possibly heat stroke as well and considering the fact that a lot of folks are still sheltering at home and in many locations without air conditioning. Its going to be pretty difficult to stay comfortable so do what you have to do if you dont have ac keep those blinds drawn and if you can ventilate the house as much as possible to try and keep the heat from building up. But it is going to be a scorcher of a day and well get more on this with a more detailed look at the forecast with john trade bill later on this hour so stay tuned for that but with the hot weather that were expecting today. Crowds are also expected to flock to beaches in fact this is video from Half Moon Bay yesterday where you can see a lot of the locals did hit the beach some de
How senator sanders is now responding. Winter weather alert. The major coast to coast storm on the move right now. Slamming the west with heavy rain and snow. Now the midwest and northeast bracing. Airlines already offering waivers, the new timing and track. Kidnapping rescue. The 11yearold snatched on her way home from school and the alert drivers who spotted the car hours later helping police save her. And the 28yearold nfl star shocking fans, now the latest in a string of Young Athletes to leave the game. Why hes hanging up his cleats. And the prince goes public. Prince harry appearing for the First Time Since that bombshell announcement that he and meghan are stepping back from their royal duties. His new message this morning. And we do say good morning, america. It is a very busy thursday morning. Take a live look at the capitol. An historic day in the impeachment showdown about to begin. President trump is about to become the third president in American History to stand trial on