Cloudy, a little foggy especially across the north bay as we expected. Thankfully this cold front has been quiet. The winds are starting to pick up in the north bay and the hills, the fog wont last nearly as long as it usually would. That wind will shove it out of the way heading through the morning commute. It will be breezy and cooler this afternoon. Yesterday, a lot of us were in the mid to upper mid to upper 50s along the coast. Well look at your thanksgiving forecast coming up. Now to the deadly toll the coronavirus is taking on the u. S. More than 2,000 people died from covid19 yesterday. That marks the deadliest day in more than six months. Right now more than 88,000 americans are hospitalized. For the 22nd day in a row, the u. S. Has reported more than 100,000 new cases. As those numbers rise, the cdc is considering shortening the quarantine period for people who have been potentially exposed. Currently it recommends two weeks, but they could change guidelines to 7 to 10 days.
Mayor is among the voices of support. Shes encouraging blasey ford to at kavanaughs Senate Confirmation hearings. I dont think shell do that publicly. I think thats probably uncomfortable, but i hope in this era when womens voices are being heard finally that shell come forward with the ultimate reason for using your voice. Reporter last sunday night a friend was sent to blasey fords home here in palo alto to retrieve her dog. That has been the only activity that we have seen at the house and she remains in seclusion tonight. Reporting live in palo alto, len ramirez, kpix5. Kpix 5 political reporter melissa caen now with latest len, are you seeing signs of any extra security around that house in palo alto . Reporter there has been some. As weve been out here, ive noticed a couple of times a patrol unit from the Palo Alto Police department has been coming by. They apparently just want to keep an eye on thing. Len ramirez, thank you. Kpix5 political reporter melissa caen now with the lat
Driving people off the island. Reporter theres not a whole lot on Treasure Island right now, just the sights and sounds of bulldozers and construction equipment, but by 2021 the first wave of new homes will be ready for new residents. Eventually the Current Population of roughly 2,000 will balloon to 25,000 people. Many people believe charging a toll will hurt low income residents and small businesses. People who get hit with 7 coming and going just to make a stop, those stops arent going to happen. Reporter the island toll would be on top of the bay bridge toll which eventually will go up to 9. I just think its silly and i will do it because im used to being charged because we live in a beautiful place. Reporter heres another live look from sky drone 5. Now the Transit Agency is looking at ways to help out low income residents on Treasure Island. One proposal is to offer one free run on trip per day per family, but residents here say thats simply not enough because they leave the isla
Hamas reportedly said that it will reject the Israeli ceasefire proposal, arguing that the proposal does not ensure a permanent end to hostilities. Saudi-based media obtained a copy of a Hamas memo to other Palestinian militias in which Hamas explained