Weekend. Thats going to be all people talk about this morning. Good day everyone. Its sunday, august 27th, 2017. What the people in texas are dealing with, life look out of houston. Looks like some flooding there on their highway. Its been more than 24 hours since Hurricane Harvey made landfall in the Lone Star State. Even though its been downgrade to do Tropical Storm, the heavy rains are expected to fall for several days now as people try to keep damage minimum. We have Team Coverage this morning. Sabina kuriakose track our people in the area helping out those in texas lets begin with meteorologist monica cryan who continues to track the Tropical Storm. Hi, monica. Hi. When we talk about when were saying a downgrade to Tropical Storm, it doesnt mean this storm is going to have less of an impact it means the winds died down bringing it to Tropical Storm category. Those winds at 45 miles an hour. But what that really does mean, though, is that the flooding is still going to be a threat
Hakone gardens has been a popular place for many of us growing up in the bay area, an oasis of japanese history, culture, and atmosphere that has never become a commercially oriented tourist spot. It is a haven for many visitors, not just japaneseamericans, by the way, and it is celebrating a centennial celebration. Joining me to talk about Hakone Gardens and its history and celebration are some old friends, the executive director of the Hakone Foundation, shozo kagoshima. And a wellknown bay area historian, a member of the Hakone Foundation board of trustees, as well as a former chair, Connie Young Yu. Its great to see both of you here. Shozo kagoshima well, thank you for having us. Connie young yu delighted. Robert for people who dont know much about it, give us sort of an overview of Hakone Gardens, what it is, and where it is today. Shozo well, i think most people recognize hakone as being an event venue. Its a popular place for wedding and receptions. But people really dont realiz
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Air aloft, that line crossing out, and another firing up just before sunset. As weve lost the heating, things have calmed down. No showers on the radar now, but things still active in the sierra, and that is snow. Good enough for a Winter Weather advisory, through 5 00 a. M. Tomorrow morning. Could see another couple inches of snow above 6,000 feet tonight. So the showers shutting down. Decreasing showers into the morning. That sierra snow continues with the Winter Weather advisory. But were talking about winter now. The sevenday forecast brings upper 90s to the bay area before the end of the week. Coming up, well go from winter to summer, and that sevenday forecast and let you know when the hottest temperatures will arrive in about 11 minutes. Thank you so much. The wind causing trouble at the escape from alcatraz triathlon in San Francisco. The swim portion had to be canceled because it was simply too dangerous to swim in the bay. This is the first time that has happened in the races
Recognition between the parties. All time shall be equally divided between the parties and in no event shall debate continue beyond 11 50 a. M. Each member other than the majority and minority leaders and minority whip shall be limited to five minutes. The chair now recognizes the gentleman from illinois, mr. Minutes. , for five r. Gutierrez mr. Speaker, yesterday was World Refugee day, a day setaside by the United Nations to reflect upon those in crisis and dedicate ourselves to helping those we can help. To mark this solemn occasion, today the judiciary committee, the House Republicans will vote to slash Refugee Resettlement numbers, cut back aid to those fleeing violence and make it harder for children fleeing violence, especially those from Central America, from receiving asylum from the richest, most powerful nation in the world. Tell me, how does that make America Great again, mr. Speaker . According to the u. N. High commissioner for refugees there are more than 65 Million Peopl