Than 48 hours from a new president with unprecedented security in washington, and state capitols around the nation. With fears growing about a possible attack inside, the fbi now vetting all 25,000 National Guard troops sent to washington for the inauguration. So far, theres no evidence of any threats and leaders say no issues have been flagged. Today in the bays tracie potts is live at the capitol this morning, tracking the many steps being taken to make sure violence does not interrupt this transition. Tracie . Reporter laura and scott, good morning. That includes these tens of thousands of National Guard troops joining police and federal agents, some of them already on the ground. More of them on the way. Capitol hill, the perimeter expanded over the weekend, and the area right now kind of looks like a ghost town, not many vehicles on the streets, because many of those streets have been shut down. In washington, d. C. , this morning, businesses are boarded up, the National Mall and
Of whats ang out there on the roads this morning as we get a look at our traffic maps. No major problems for the commute on this holiday, and we want to make sure youre aware of high winds so keep a tight grip on that steering wheel. Well talk about whats ahead in the forecast, coming up in a few minutes. He look forward to it, thanks, kari. Were under 48 hours away from the inauguration. Tracie potts is live on capitol hill. 15,000 National Guard troops joined federal agents and police and theyre doing just everything to make sure this transition is not interrupted by any violence. Reporter exactly. I got a security update. They continue to expand the perimeter around the capitol, which is already locked down. By wednesday, there will be tens of thousands of National Guard troops here, already many of them on the ground working with police and federal agents to make sure this this is a peaceful transition of power. In washington, d. C. , this morning, businesses are boarded up, the Na
Being here. The key thing we need to stress is the cal guard is always going to be respectful of those who want to demonstrate peacefully. So were hoping it remains that way. Hoping for the best Case Scenario to happen and our soldiers are prepared and ready for their mission. This heightened security comes after the insurrection at the u. S. Capitol and a warning from the fbi that an armed group is planning to storm government offices in all 50 states on Inauguration Day. Sacramento has been hit by protests each week since the election. Some have turned violent. The chp denied a permit for a 3,000person protrump rally scheduled for yesterday. Christina bish was the organizer. Its just better everybody stay away and stay safe and be calm. Reporter now she is turning her attention fully to Gathering Signatures to recall governor newsom. This is crunch time. We have over a million signatures. Were almost there. And were going to recall this governor. Reporter Capitol Police are also inve
the chance of a thundershower. we will see some sun tomorrow but a thundershower in the forecast tomorrow and wednesday . we have more rain at the end of the week. today s rain is making for slick roads and a slow commute. this is our live drivetime traffic map. you can see all of the red on the bay bridge. this is i-80 at the macarthur maze it s heavy going . the commute direction is on the left. that picture is backwards to me. it s very slow going. this is the san mateo bridge commute heading eastbound on the left, it s moving. you can download our free weather app for the very latest on this week s rain. we are posting updates on facebook, twitter and instagram. in washington, the fbi had has possible ties between russia and members of the trump campaign. james comey said he is seen no evidence to support the president s plane president obama wiretapped trump tower before the election. with respect to the president s tweets about alleged wiretapping directe
MLKâs message still resonates today throughout the Bay Area
MLKâs message still resonates today throughout the Bay Area
People across the Bay Area found safe ways to honor Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Monday, even in the middle of the pandemic.
SAN JOSE, Calif. - People across the Bay Area found safe ways to honor Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Monday, even in the middle of the pandemic.
At San Tomas Park near San Jose, volunteers were not celebrating Dr. King s birthday as a day off, but as a day on. [It s] a great way for us all to still appreciate what he was able to do for us all and give back to our community, said Elizabeth Krienke, who coordinated the volunteers.