by any standard and nearly every recognizable metric, the state of california is not just thriving but in many instances, leading the country. >> a positive start to the state of the state but it ended with a call to action. >> this isn't a blue or a red issue. it is an everyone issue. a blight on the soul of america. >> the governor's big push, homelessness across the state. good afternoon. thank you for joining us. >> governor newsom devoted today's state of the state almost entirely to one subject. the one issue. homelessness that newsom believes is the most urgent problem facing the golden state. >> laura anthony has the details. >> the state of california is not just thriving but in many instances, leading the country. >> in a second state of the state address, governor gavin newsom hailed his successes, but

only briefly. >> we remain the fifth largest economy in the world. enjoying 118 consecutive months of net job growth. some 3.4 million jobs have been created since the great recession. >> last year, newsom took on donald trump head on. but this year's reference was more oblique. >> california is the rocket fuel powering america's resurgence. let me be clear. it began under the leadership of president barack obama. >> newsom then turned his attention to what he considers his state's greatest challenge. >> there is nothing compassionate about allowing fellow californians to live on the streets, huddled in cars or makeshift encampments. >> reporter: he pointed to emergency measures such as the distribution of fema trailers, with more on the way for other counties like sonoma, santa clara and contra costa. but he said it will take more than that including hundreds of

millions of dollars in new state funding. >> doctors should be able to write prescriptions for housing the same wail they do for insulin and antibiotics. >> reporter: by devoting almost his entire speech to the issue of homelessness, he was trying to emphasize, this is not just his problem. it should be everyone's. >> i don't think homelessness can be solved. i know that homelessness can be sofd. >> reporter: laura anthony, abc7 news. >> joining me now, abc7 news contributor. i thought the tone of the speech was pretty interesting. >> it was. newsom was teasing about the positive things napping california actually started under former president obama, not trump. and it was a different feeling he said between the tension we saw in the national level during the pressident's state of the union last month. >> laura just talked about the

issue of homelessness. there is an issue people have to get used to hearing. conservatorship. getting help with being homeless whether they want it original. >> that's key. if there is one part that differentiates this from past ones, it is the idea pits not just enough to build housing or even spent thousands on programs, you have to get people to take them. what do you with people had a need had he said and just won't take it. let's hear what the governor had to say only. >> clearly it is time to respond to the concerns of experts who agree that thresholds for conservatorships are too high and need to be revisited. >> that will be tough to do. this is a civil rights issue. very big in california. you have to remember that we closed the mental institutions because we thought they were inhuman age. the idea was to put people into

halfway houses but that never happened. it is not just mental illness. we have a drug epidemic going on. a new one. oxycontin and fentanyl. new drugs that are are literally tearing people's lives apart. i didn't hear what he plans fwood that. that's on the criminal part. >> you and i talked about this off camera a fair amount. this is a liberal state. san francisco itself leans that way heavily. is there the political will to say, i'm sorry. you have a problem. you're coming with me in the next 60 to 90 days. >> that's what i didn't hear. that's what we were expecting to hear. something specific. rather than, it's time reexamine. gavin newsom is very good at explaining a problem. but how you're actually going to do it, you have to go off the bricks for 60 to 90 days and get

help. that is not been articulated. i'm going to tell you. what we didn't hear was much about high speed rail, water, the data divide. remember last year it was data mining and the data dividend and everything else about facebook. this was ball homeless know. poll after poll shows it is the number one kernel of voters up and down the street. from santa rosa. the number one issue. in the last year, the population in california rose 16% to an estimated 51,000. that's the equivalent of the population of hayward. all right? the 39th biggest city in california would be all the homeless put together. the 39th city would be the homeless. >> clearly something has to be done. we'll see if bipartisan support can come together and they can come up with whatever. >> where there is a will, there is a way but you have to have the will.

we'll see if it happens. >> you can read phil's columns every wednesday in the chronicle. president trump is wrapping up a stop in bakersfield right now. he attacks california's homeless crisis i, describing california as a slum. he also signed an order rolling back endangered species protections that have curved water deliveries. >> can you imagine a state being rationed when you have millions and that's and millions of gallons being poured out into the pacific ocean that you could have and you would have more water than you in knew what to do with. >> president trump began his day at a fundraiser in rancho-mile-an-hour arancho mirage. some are planning a walkout in response to his decision on held to fund-raiser. they're calling it no ethics, no work. as the president visits calf, the democratic candidates for president are in nevada for the debate. coming up at 4:30, what you can

expect to see and hear tonight. east san jose, neighbors are stunned after a woman was found dead inside an air bnb rental. >> sheriff's deputies swarmed the home yesterday afternoon. it is still unclear though when the victim died. abc7 news reporter chris nguyen is live with the story. >> reporter: the sheriff's office hasn't said much about the case. they were back out temperature neighborhood earlier today gathering more evidence that will hopefully when he said the investigation. in san jose in the hills, a tragedy that hits too close to home. >> we were all surprised. nothing really happens around here. >> a woman was found dead yesterday inside an air bnb rental. the santa clara sheriff's office calling her a victim. how she died, where she was found or if there were any signs of struggle.

we were at the neighborhood as detectives went door to door asking for home surveillance footage as they try to piece together what happened. >> i've seen a lot but nothing like this. this is one of the weirdest days in my life. >> reporter: neighbors stay property owner had been making upgrades to the hole which was converted boo an air bnb. he didn't want to speak on camera but others didn't hold back. >> over the years, you have that many people in and out of house. >> reporter: there is no word if the woman who died was an air bnb guest. with you this afternoon a company spokesperson said, we are urgently investigating this tragedy and we are in koord fwhags the santa clara sheriff's office to offer our full support in the investigation. air bnb base in the san francisco has temporarily deactivated the diploma its platform. >> they just come. you don't know who they are. >> reporter: the woman's identity has not been released

pending next of kin notification. if you have any information that could help investigators, you're urged to call the santa clara county sheriff's office. live in sandal jose this afternoon. abc7 news. thank you. search crews continued combing through areas near the shoreline today. they are desperate to find palo alto couple who vanished while hiking on friday. they disappeared after renting an air bnb in the small community of inverness. authorities are trying foirgt their possible movements before hand. just last night, deputies rescue ad separate liker in marin county. he's in the hospital and we're waiting for an update. two 13-year-olds are being blamed for starting a fire that killed at least one firefighter. it broke out yesterday in the town of porterville. a 35-year-old captain was killed, a fire captain. a 25-year-old firefighter is

still unaccounted for. police stay teens were seen running from the library shortly after the fire. they're in custody facing arson, manslaughter and conspiracy charges. an astounding and frankly fantastic amazing update after the horrific wreck that we saw on the final lap of the daytona 500. because the driver who was in that wreck, ryan newman, is now out of hospital and seen walking out with his two daughters. take a long at this video. on the left is the video. he's walking on his own power. that is crash on the left. and on the right, with his daughter. and it is unbelievable to think anybody could walk away just a found days after that kind of a crash. newman was in the lead on that last lap before slamming into the wall. and now look at that smile with his two little girls. that's the best video of the day there. >> imagine how scary it must be for those girls. they saw what happened. and then he gets back into a car again. >> that's the life that the

drivers and their families take on. the little girls have no say in it. for the loved ones, all of them, the spouses, it is really hard to watch tell races. >> very traumatic. let's turn to our weather. let's take live look if our mt. tam and our he saidoryville cameras. >> and no more rain in sight. you're right. you're both right. there is virtually no rain in sight. dry conditions now, as you no doubt know. here's the view from sutro tower. under mainly blue skies. a little touch of gray. 60 degrees in san francisco. low to mid 60s, san jose, give roy, 69. on 64 in half moon bay. looking down into the bay. the temperature readings in the mid 60s just about he have where. petaluma, napa, concord, livermore. however, there is a hit of some light sprinkles coming our way.

over the weekend. a closer look in the next few minutes. so we have a heads up for anyone who rides cal train into the weekends. service will be temporarily suspended this weekend through the end of march so crews can begin to elect foye it. they're providing a free shuttle to both king and 22nd street stations. in the voting booth, new technology coming to the bay area. also, a man loses his wife after decades of marriage and then he lost his wedding ring. the person who he said the in to help.

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february is black history month. we is he celebrate the people making history in the bay area. alonzo king infused the lessons into his love of dance blazing his own trails along the way. >> reporter: this beautiful ballet is just as much about what you can see as it is about what you can't. >> that's one of the irnlys of dancing. because it can fool you because we're looking at bodies. but it is the message behind the movement that is really the priority. the sub text behind all of it is, these are divine beings and so are you. >> reporter: this is a man creating the messages and the movement. alonzo king, founder, art i havic director and choreographer. >> i feel incredibly fortunate

to do what i wanted to do. to be could go the thing that i chose to do, to tate around the world. he found it when he was 30 but movement has always been a part of his life. >> it was a way for me to enter into a different work. what we call the normal world seemed to fade. i would disappear into rhythms and motions and it was fun. >> reporter: what was it like in the background of your parents, working in movement? >> it was incredibly inspiring. i lived with people who i saw coming in and out of jail. i went to mass meetings where i would hear bernice johnson reagan singing, "we shall overcome" and don't let nobody turn you around, and seeing people willing to die for what

they believed in. it was beautifully inspiring. your life is not your own. you know, there is a responsibility to everyone before and you after you. whoever you are, there are generations in your family line who have been cheering for you to be able to do these things. and so that has to be honored, respected, cherished. >> reporter: as for his secret to success? >> i heard people talk about success. they say if i had met this person or that person, or had been in this situation or that family or this city at that particular time. that has nothing to do with it. success is in here. it is how you think.

>> reporter: abc7 news. >> the ballet returns on i am a 10, 2020. grace four decades. the redwood city public library is just filled with knowledge. now they're trying a new way of passing complaining information to the usesers. customers can check out a real live person from their human library. the concept is simple. people sit down for an ask me anything type of chat. humans available to be checked out have rich backgrounds, immigrants, lawyers, firefighters, even a police chief is available. >> introduce myself first, who i am, what is my topic, what i'm going to talk about. sxenl & then they ask me questions. they can ask me any question. there is nothing off the table. >> the library system hopes to open minds, cut down on stereo times and foster greater

understanding. and please return it. >> we should rent out spencer christian. >> hey! that's an idea. >> what would we charge? >> i don't know if you'll get much. we'll see. >> let's see if people agree with us. we could use some rain badly. we may get a spritz or a sprinkle. right now we have dry conditions. it has been dry the entire month of february. 19 days and counting. this is a view of some blue sky over the embarcadero. it is currently 60 degrees in san francisco. mid 60s in oakland, redwood city, san jose, almost 70 but only 54 at half moon bay. what a nice view of the shimmery bay waters. a few high clouds. we'll see the high clouds i am crease. 65 degrees at santa rosa. napa, 70 at fairfield. and mid 60s at concord and

livermore. looking toward the golden gate, we see a mix. we'll have mild spring-like weather the next few days. isolated showers are possible saturday morning but then dry pattern rebuilds into next week. a little forecast animation showing what will happen in the early morning hours. we'll see some fog. maybe a little through delta. near the coast and the bay, we may see some patchy fog. so bear that in mind. we expect to it burn away quickly. overnight lows will be in the upper 30s to low 40s. it will be chilly there. not quite as chilly around the bay. most will be in the low to mid 40s. long for high temperatures ranging from low 60s at the coast to mid to upper 60s 94 bay. it will be quite mild despite the presence of high clouds and upper 60s to 9470 in our inland

areas. let's stip ahead to tomorrow afternoon. it starts to get closer to the central part of bay area by saturday morning before the 7:00 or so. we may see some spotty showers between 7:00 is that 10:00. it may increase and spread toward mt. hamilton area. then it just goes away. so how much rainfall are we likely to get if this system materializes. prongs are zero across the north bay. perhaps .03 of an inch. here's the accuweather seven-day forecast. lovely and mild day. even with increasing clouds. it remains pretty mild through

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employees at crowd funding platform kick starter voted to unionize, making them first white collar workers at a major u.s. tech company to do so. the vote was close. 46-37 in favor of unionizing. the tech industry has seen a rise in labor actions in recent years including protests at google and amazon over issues like sexual harassment, carbon emissions and ice contracts. 7 on your side receives hundreds of complaints every single week. >> and every single complaint is read and dealt with. and michael is joining us now with some that have been resolved. >> every person gets a reply. absolutely every person. the first is from a woman who

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to your voice, your vote. in just over an hour, six democratic candidates will take the stage in las vegas. >> the first debate for michael bloomberg who has become a recent target after spending more than $400 million in commercials and seeing a huge surge in the polls. >> the reporter is in nevada

with the preview. >> reporter: this is a big night. we're in the spin room right now. the bally's hotel next on where the debate will take place. somewhere in this gaggle is tom perez getting ready for a big night. what is funny about this evening, perhaps the biggest topic on stage will be a candidate who won't even be on the ballot in this state. it's debate night in las vegas. the ninth democratic debate in the primary season will see six contenders on stage, including mike bloomberg who isn't even on the ballot in november. >> he's basically been a republican his whole life. is fact of the matter is he didn't endorse obama when he ran. >> after fourth and fifth place, he needs to bounce back or the one time frurp could bounce out on super tuesday. today, candidates spent their debate canvassing the los

angeles area. several joining in the culinary workers picket line. other things to look for tonight. the attacks headed bernie sanders's way. the vermont senator has momentum coming out of iowa and new hampshire and is the consistent front-runner in most polls. can amy klobuchar continue her moment zplum she's proved a strong debate performance can turn intoesults after her third place finish in new hampshire. and how will pete buttigieg follow up in a more diverse state, and can elizabeth warren remain relevant? now, not involved in that discussion, tom steyer. he did not qual foy for tonight's debate why. is that so important? we're just 13 days away from super tuesday and the close to 500 delegates up for grabs. tonight in nevada about, a tenth of. . about 50 delegates up for grabs and a lot of people still decide who go they'll vote for.

>> hey, i want to talk about a couple of candidates. we're expecting everybody to pile on bloomberg. especially because this is his first debate. with joe biden, it is odd with the polling. in a lot of the local state polls, he's having a hard time and trailing bernie sanders. yet in the big national polls, he looks like the democrats' best candidate to beat donald trump. what do you expect from biden tonight? >> i expect biden, i home he hopes he will have a strong performance. it has precipitated his decline. he'll go hard after mike bloomberg. the two campaigns trading online ads and expect everyone to go after bloomberg. they're not happy he's here. they're not happy the dnc changed the rules so co-qualify.

he is funning his own campaign and has put in hundreds of millions, far more than anyone else on the stage can spend. >> as mentioned, the nevada caucus is this saturday. it will be followed by the south carolina primary a week later. that's where joe biden is hoping the jump start his campaign. then comes the big one. super tuesday. voters in 14 states including california and texas will be going to the polls. and for the first time, michael bloomberg will be appearing on the ballot. >> the largest bloc of votersis in santa clara county. those voters can cast votes in any of the 110 voting centers where they'll encounter a new voting system that can be confusing for many. >> reporter: 1,200 tablets, plus hundreds of printers screens are being assembled. the new system being leased for eight years for $13 million.

replacing equipment that has been used for 17 years. the equipment operate offline to prevent tampering. >> we do not want a voting system online and susceptible to hacking, as you may say. it is very important that our system is not connected. >> most of the nearly would not 50,000 voters the have ballots which went out two weeks ago. the new electronic system will be used by voters who want to cast their ballot in person or because they need to register or change their address. no party preference voters can choose which one they want. or those who need them in other languages can have them printed on the spot. >> this is old ballot. you used to have to mark and fill in the gap with an arrow. on the new ballot, you have little red circles. you're going to be filling in the bubble. >> the switch to a new system

can be confusing. >> it is a whole new model but this is why we're trying to have as much as we can and have stuff right at the front called the graders. they'll be assessing the crowds coming in and saying are you ready to vote? >> under the state's voter choice act, they open saturday through march 3. in san jose, abc7 news. >> before you vote, you'll want to check out our orange series, chasing california. we spent type with bernie sanders, michael bloomberg, and you can find full episodes at abc7news.com. also available on the abc7 news app, fire tv and our channel. lost love. a man loses his wife after decades of marriage. then he lost his wedding ring. a rough market. the most difficult market to buy a home and it is right here in the bay area.

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one for every will 558. these are only based on what realtor.com has listed. i'm from san jose. of every time i go home and visit my mom, i see a house for sale in the neighborhood. i think, it can't be that much. >> that's where the job growth is so it's no surprise. >> it's crazy. the houses are really expensive. >> it's staggering for kids now who look at not just san jose but anywhere in the bay area. how much do i have to save up to try to buy that starter house? you have almost no prayer. >> what are they going to do? work here and commute 90 miles away? >> they move in with us.

>> is that what's going to happen? this rolls into our next topic. states on home buyer happiness. you probably wouldn't think have number one because it is -- iowa? yes. iowa. this was put together by the yardwork service company lawn starter. we have a map to show you darker blue is really happy. white is least happy. after iowa is wisconsin and nebraska. california was 46th least happiest. the survey asked things like neighborhood safety, friendliness, child raising, the job market. the housing issue is clearly tied into that. who is moving to iowa? >> i don't know about iowa, per se. i can definitely envision other

parts of the country. when you have kids, other things are important. >> a lot of californians moving to nevada. and arizona, too. >> you get more for your money and slower lifestyle, slower pace. >> i've been to all 50 states in my assignments. and i tell you, wisconsin, i think it is beautiful. i can see why that's way up there. iowa and nebraska? no offense. but iowa and nebraska. >> my husband was born in iowa. he would say what's wrong iowa? >> he didn't stay there long though, did he? >> not long. so burger king just released a rather interesting ad campaign. it showed the new all whopper slowly rotting over the course of 34 days. the tag line reads, the beauty of no artificial preservatives. this preservative free whopper is already available in more

than 400 burger kings across the country. oh, look at that nice foam. fuzz, i mean, from the mold. i would be like, how many days out is this burger i'm ordering? i want a fresh one, please. we don't need our food to look like a science experiment in front of our eyes. >> i'm not sure that will make people more likely to go to burger king. i get the concept. how about this spot? that's really citive. what else have you got? >> i don't see that boosting satisfies. >> i think they're trying to burn mcdonald's by saying our food is fresher. >> but there was maybe another way to show that. >> yes. all right. something a little tastier, perhaps? the shamrock shake is back. it has been 50 years since the shamrock shake first landed at mcdonald's. this year, 25 cent of each shake

benefits the ronald mcdonald house charity which is very important. mcdonald's says the original popularity of the shamrock shake helped start the very first ronald mcdonald house in philadelphia back in 1974. this year they have a new oreo shamrock mcflurry available for a limited time. >> that just made my day. >> it didn't make it for midday so we get to enjoy it now. you get to. i have a thing against mint. >> do you? what's wrong with you? >> i think mint toothpaste. so you can have mine. double. >> i'm ashamed to say i don't think i've ever tried to shamrock shake. i'm irish. a certain part of st. patrick's day -- >> see if you like it. we're all watching. >> mmm! it doesn't taste like toothpaste

kristin. kristin. >> i'll eat crickets but not this? >> the viewers demand it! >> i don't see how you -- >> and -- >> it's toothpaste. >> my goodness? not exactly what mcdonald's had in mind. the ronald mcdonald house. they do great work. >> they really do. even with toothpaste. >> great work. a nice way to tie it up. that's four at four qulok our last food vo: a great president and an effective mayor. leadership that makes a difference. obama: he's been a leader throughout the country for the past twelve years, mr. michael bloomberg is here. vo: together they worked to combat gun violence, and again to improve education for every child. obama: i want to thank the mayor of this great city, mayor bloomberg, for his extraordinary leadership. i share your determination to bring this country together to finally make progress for the american people.

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looking for a way to make some extra money? head to the mall. >> not for retail of there is a resale revolution. >> rebecca jarvis has the details. >> reporter: a new way to give your clothes a second life and put money back in your pocket. major department store chains are now getting into the second used clothing business. macy's and jcpenney recently partnered with thread up. and now nordstrom has its own service. >> we're trying to resonate with

customers to continue to give them choices. >> you not only sell the clothes that are used but you also buy them. >> that's right. we're inviting customers to sell their garments back to us. >> it is available on the company website and inside the new york city flagship store. >> resale is tapping into the ethos of the consumer that they want to save money, and two, they want to be more economical. >> we decided to give it a little try with help from gma producers taylor and tori of after making an appointment, they show one the goods. >> have you done this before? resold clothes? >> do i conseinement aton. the problem is when i bring in my stuff, it may not be the right time of year they're looking for with the dresses or jeans or whatever. >> what do you have with you today? >> i have a lot of pairs of jeans, a coat, a purse, a pair

of boots that i haven't worn in a while. >> then it is time to check in with a valid i.d. >> hi! good morning! >> so excited. >> you have a lot of stuff to share today. so the tags are still on them. there are so many jeans. >> i know. they really pile up. >> the clothes are taken to be evaluated by trained buyers. 30 minutes later, an offer. >> $35 for those. the pink, $40. we'll give you $160 for those. >> her total, $400 for seven items. as for taylor -- >> here's an itemized list of what we did decide to take. the ralph lauren, $75. kate spade, the bag, $100. >> $625 for ten items.items. nordstrom pays with store gift cards. anything they can't semi, you can donate or take home. >> how did it go? >> it was amazing.

i'm shocked. >> i never in a million years thought i would get that much money back. >> wow! it's like found money. to test the success, nordstrom is expected to expand to it other stores. possibly here in the bay area. i would imagine the big issue will be the condition of the clothing. if you have a bag that you've been carrying for ten years, they won't go, oh, yes. we would love to buy that from you. >> it is like super high end consignment. >> yes. spencer christian? he's returned to talk about the weather. >> what's going on here? >> we still have dry conditions. 19 days into february. we'll see passing fog and the chilliest in the inland valleys. as we look to tomorrow, we'll have the increase in high clouds but it will be mild with highs in the upper 60s. mid to upper 60s near bay. the accuweather seven day member

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coming up at 8:00, catch the goldbergs. then at 10:00 p.m., stumptown and then stay with us for abc7 sfwhxt an orange county man lost his wedding ring, he was not sure he would ever see it again. it was a reminder of his wife who died 14 years ago. >> we see how several people stepped in to give him a huge surprise. >> reporter: the army veteran fell deeply in love with her more than 30 years ago. >> my favorite one is there. >> reporter: the home he shares with his stepson is filled with her pictures. >> i happened to meet my wife at a presbyterian church in los angeles. >> reporter: 18 months later, they married in las vegas. >> that was las vegas.

>> reporter: she died 13 years ago after having dementia and other health battles. he was by her side. >> i said, i love you, sweetheart. and she stopped. stopped breathing. and that was that. >> reporter: his wedding ring never came off until late last year. he suddenly noticed the loose fitting ring slimmed off. he dropped weight during his battle with cancer. >> when i got home, i realized i had lost my ring. >> reporter: he chose the ring with an image of a castle to resemble the home and love they shared. he decided to call irvine police for help. >> could i tell how important it was, and that he really missed it. he gave me the name of the jeweller who made the ring for him. >> reporter: after the officer found the original jeweller, she gave him this original brass piece. he brought it here to mactavish jewellers in irvine. >> why not? it will be my pleasure.

so he got me the mold. >> reporter: then an unexpected surprise for eaton who thought he was just visiting the store. >> i really had very little to say. i was totally speechless. this gentleman had my ring. >> reporter: the 89-year-old said it is rare to find people as kind as the ones who came together for this moment. >> i had the good fortune to find a police officer who took things seriously and realized i was upset. he went far beyond his normal call of duty. >> reporter: abc7 news. >> wow! >> so thoughtful. he could have said, sorry. we'll keep an eye out for it. >> it restores your faith in humanity to think that a few strangers would come together and really go above and beyond to try to help this man out. >> and to be happy to help him. >> just a fantastic story. >> it is. well, thank you so much for

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carmageddon in san francisco. a major construction project will shut down highway 101. when will it begin? >> a woman found dead inside an air bnb rental in san jose. no new information on the search for a palo alto couple. where the investigation stands on day four of the investigation. and the effect that coronavirus fears are having on oakland's chinatown. caltrans shutting down highway 101. a major problem in san francisco will close the commuter route for over a week at a time. it is expected to cause major back-ups in an already traffic heavy area, of course. but caltrans says the work simply has to be