target syria overnight. >> and a watery mess on a bay area highway. flooded lanes backed up traffic early this morning. >> we'll give you an update on the traffic in that area, as well as the closure for the off ramps in san francisco, which is likely to affect the entire bay bridge. >> and the time for boots and scarves has officially arrived. maybe not just yet. it will be mild for the first day of fall but we're counting on showers within the next 36 hours. lots to come this morning in your microweather forecast. >> hopefully it's enough to wash your car this morning. it is tuesday, december 23rd on "today in the bay." >> a wonderful tuesday morning

to you. thank you for joining us. i'm sam brock. >> and i'm laura garcia-cannon. we begin with developing news overseas. new video reportedly showing the aftermath of u.s. air strikes in syria. they are targeting targets in syria and key allies are joining in the raids. kris sanchez joins us. >> reporter: the pentagon says the u.s. and five air powers went over 20 targets in the self-declared capital of isis. this were launched from the "uss george h. bush."

the pentagon says the targets included isis headquarters, fuel stations, weapons depots and training sites. meantime the israeli army said today that it shot down a syrian aircraft that crossed into its airspace. that aircraft shot down near the golan heights. >> this morning a syrian aircraft infiltrated israel's airspace. our patriot air force defense mechanism intercepted the aircraft and we are currently reviewing the incident. >> back to the u.s. ambassador in syria, a monitoring group there reports casualties on the ground, though the u.s. did warn syria's government that u.s. jets were on the way. again, we will hear from the president himself in about an hour. we will carry that live. but we'll also hear in the next 40 minutes or so how u.s. lawmakers are responding to

those attacks. >> we of course will continue to follow developments in the middle east throughout this newscast. we'll go live to washington, d.c. to find out what president obama is doing to gain support from more world leaders today. >> also developing this morning more evacuations are under way near pollock pines as crews worry that wind gusts up to 35 mile-per-hour wind gus-- miles could increase the fire. crews say a strong gust of wind is all it could take to blow the blaze out of control. now thousands of firefighters including some from the bay area are working nonstop to get that fire under control. right now it is currently 18% contained.

>> people who live near the fire lines are finding ways to show their appreciation for crews who have started the fire. people have set up banners so customers can come in and sign their names and show their thanks. even the youngest of residents are offering up their appreciation and some sweets. >> what are you going to do with the candy? >> give it to a firefighter. >> this is the most hospitable community i've ever been to. >> this morning the county board of supervisor will meet to discuss its aid to vallejo, whose damages topped $5 million

alone. and they'll meet to fix the district attorney as buildi-- district's building. >> and the folsom, it is being closed for six months. stephanie chuang is live with the news. >> reporter: we'll told that's 15% of the traffic for the ramp here. can you still use fremont. that's still open. joining us live is liz rutco. tell us about the overall project here. >> the overall project will take this curved folsom leg, making it paramount to the fremont leg.

it's nor about going around a right angle than a curve. >> this is for pedestrians. so impact for local businesses pretty good? >> that's correct. there's a lot of development going on in the area. and all that will bring in a lot more pedestrian traffic. so we're going to be fighting a traffic signal and crosswalk across the ramp to enhance pedestrian safety in the area. >> overnight they had closed the ramps, fremont is back open. they're going to put cement barriers in tonight for folsom. what's next? >> what's next is to get the site prepped for the construction to first come in and take down the fencing that you see, put up new fencing around the larger site to incorporate the ramp. then they'll start demolishing the ramp. they'll be taking off the pavement and demolishing the road. that will happen next monday.

>> thank you, liz. we're told the project did take a little longer because there was a two-year hiatus when redevelopment agencies were shut there. tonight there will be cement barriers put in there. we'll have more details in our next hit in about 45 minutes. live from san francisco, stephanie chuang, "today in the bay." >> thank you, stephanie. >> all lanes on 101 back only after a flood was caused by a broken sprinkler. two northbound lanes were closed so crews could clean up the water. the sprinkler quickly flooded the roads. it's unclear why that sprinkler burst. we talked about the folsom street off ramp. in the meantime what does that mean for drivers? >> it's going to mean a lot of

slowdown for all the drivers. you do see a little slowdown north of willow. there are no lanes closed in the area but i will keep track of this because it does look a little slow at the top of your screen. it's toward treasure island westbound with those taillights. once you get past the tunnel, folks, you should start shifting over to your left. harrison street is the best alternate for you. we don't want any last-minute lane changes. folks may dart back and forth. over on the bay bridge toll plaza. we do have fast track lanes moving. they're trying to keep that bridge moving. the maps will show you nothing really dramatic as you're approaching the area. the off ramp is closed for the

next six months and it's slowing into san francisco off that upper deck, nothing unusual, nothing of big concern, christine. we have dry roads but you have changes in that area as well. >> we're going to be doing a little traffic and weather together, especially on thursday mornings in the heart of your drive. we'll be tracking that right here on "today in the bay." it's tuesday, first official day of fall. it's going to feel more like summertime. we're getting in this pattern where we have the fog coming in. our days are getting shorter. 60 degrees in concord, 61 in san martin. waiting up with 60 degrees, comfortable here in san jose. the warmest temperatures will be in the tri-valley. 78 on the peninsula, not a bad

day in the tri-valley. 71 in san francisco, right about average there. 81 in the north bay. there's a lot of great benefits when it comes to fall and we're going to talk about what fall means here in the bay area. we'll really dive in to that rain when it's going to hit your doorstep. so stick around if you can. back to you, sam and laura. >> the images of the foliage so nice. still ahead on "today in the bay," just months after spending beach music is apple now shutting it down? >> plus, at least high-priced car on the peninsula. >>. >> we'll check in with mike. he's keeping tabs on what's

moving. a lot more ahead.

you're watching "today in the bay." >> good morning to you. officially kicking off the first day of fall, it's going to be mild across the board today. but i got to tell you as of 5:00 p.m. tomorrow, expecting showers in the bay area. we will time out this storm system, let you know how much we're expecting where you live in your microclimate forecast just moments away. >> and despite the fact there are no major crashes going on, we may have a big problem. we'll talk about the ripple

that's at least a potential because of a major closure coming up. >> here's a look at today's top story. u.s. fighter jets carry out their first air strikes against syria. the u.s. and five arab partners went after 20 targets. >> and the spokesperson for al qaeda faces a possible life sentence for conspiring to kill americans. >> and the man who got into the white house with a pocket knife is being held without bail. he apparently also had two hatchets, a machete and eight rounds of ammunition in his car.

>> police are looking for a number people who hopped a fence at high end car dealerships and tried to steal the cars. that is one expensive theft. do police have any idea who is responsible for this? >> they have no suspect information, at least not from belmo belmont. >> the police have been. they still don't know who the people were who stole these cars between 1 and 3 sunday morning. they found the keys to the dealers that had been left overnight for the dealers at

compare. at lease but i. >> now, we have reached out to san jose police to confirm reports that in the early hours of friday morning seven men stole five cars from formula one motors, another eight stolen from stevens creek mercedes-benz. but the fact that these thefts took place in the early morning, within 48 hours of each other, does make this nush. >> a controversial hiv prevention drug could be available to anyone who wants it in san francisco. researchers say when the drug is

taken regularly, truvada lowers the chance of a person getting hiv. the problem is the cost runs into thousands of dollars each month. the goal is to make it available to the house near delores park has been under construction for almost a year and a half. permits issued by the city revealed a long list of work including a $65,000 kitchen remodel and six bathrooms along with $720,000 for two floors of improvements, including a media room, a wine room and a wet bar. many neighbors say they're sick of the no parking signs, the dust and the noise. >> i think the contractors try to do a good job, but it just goes on and on and there's a lot

of congestion and a lot of noise and it's six days a week. >> this is the view zuckerberg will eventually enjoy. some wonder if their neighborhood will have even more traffic when he moves in? >> probably a safe bet. >> and the city is considering the future of the future of the hammer theater center. >> apple is denying reports it plans to shut down beats music. they bought the service back in may for $3 billion opinion. >> retail later expected to make some changs to go to beats.

>> there's nothing quite like seeing bodies of water virtually disappearing before your eyes. the huffington post created several gifts of lakes and rivers and shrinking and shriveling in mere seconds. they show how low the water supplies have really gotten. >> we take a live look outside this morning. before start to our day. not just any day. it's also christina loren's birthday. >> we're concerned this season when it comes to the drought, but we're already seeing a storm system out there on the way for tomorrow, should be arriving about -- shaping up in the bay

area. that's about what we typically so but i to tell you, it's looking pretty good so far we'll let you know what your transs of getting rain are that's mild. and look contrast, in the north bay you're at 50 degrees with a clear sky over santa rose. that's the difference. what that means in the bay's ar area. >> we're 38 days away from holloway,. >> that's balance 25is away.

that will et a 80 degrees in the south bay, north bay is looking got at 81, you'll hit the low 70s in san francisco today. talk about the timing of the storm system we're going to try to go in the thought we'll continue until that 10:00 a.m. thursday and then it clears out of here. we're expecting generous totals down in the south. and in the north, not a drop in the bucket. anything helps.

>> duane: these folks. they're just fuflg prks. >> tuesday around the bay on an average week, we may be seeing more backup on this map because let's talk about what's going on in san francisco right now. we had a closure of the folsom street area there. if you want to get to folsom, use the harrison -- if you use that fremont you have to gand take a series of four left turns to get back on your way toward foal sum. there's construction and you see a smooth drive, a lot of held up onnin on the san mateo bridge.

easy drive, high rise, on the peninsula, nothing unusual. a little slow-up starting to develop. that's 680 heading up toward 880. typical battle. >> thank you. and your flag is redding. >> second grader attacked. that's next.

welcome back. a second grader in connecticut back home one day after a fox attacked him on his school playground. >> the fox bit 7-year-old evan on his wrist and ankle. he said he didn't see it coming. a gym teacher ran to help him and the fox turned on her. >> my teacher like got it off of me and then i just got up and ran away. >> she was being attacked as she was trying to get the fox off my son. so i'm very grateful for her. >> brave teacher, a school psychologist, also bit before trapping the fox under a recycling bin. wildlife officials shot and killed the fox and are testing it for rabies.

>> you do not hear too many stories about fox attacks. >> no. >> overnight air strikes target isis. but this time in syria what president obama plans to do today to get more international support for military action. >> plus, the u.s. take on climate change. the goal of today's summit in new york. >> and a limb ter it can. >> commuting back and forth from the east bay to the city. we'll have more on what your traffic commutes will look like right after this break. realtime traffic is sponsored by orchard supply hardware.

the summer officially over. another mild day out there. right on cue, showers on the way as of tomorrow evening and widespread rainfall. everybody getting some rain drops. we'll object about your

microclimate forecast and how long this pattern might last in just moments. >> and we know how long this will last. six months of closure for one of the major offramps in san francisco. we do have a backup already on the oakland side. >> and the clock just struck 6:30 on your tuesday morning, which means the markets are opening right now as we speak. a quick look at the new york stock exchange and then of course the nasdaq on this tuesday as the markets at or near record highs. >> let's take a live look outside from the south bay this morning. today is tuesday, september 23rd, it is also the first day of fall. this is "today in the bay." and a very good morning to you. thanks for joining us. i'm laura garcia-cannon. >> and i'm sam brock. american fighter jets went into

syria and bombed isis targets and they didn't do it alone. tracie potts joins us. >> reporter: it expanded to include five arab nations in the region. jordan say they didn't just help the u.s., they sent their own fighter jets in and hit some of those targets as well. we are waiting in 30 minutes to hear from president obama. he's going to talk about this here in washington before heading to the united nations for most of the week to try to convince other countries to get involved. as for that overnight campaign, the pentagon tells us there were 14 targets hit, 47 tomahawk missiles used plus fighter jets and bombers. they're releasing new videos this morning showing fighter jets taking off from an aircraft carrier in the arabian sea. a senior white house -- senior administration official is saying syria did not get much of a heads up that this was going to happen. they had warned syria beforehand that it was imminent, that it was the intention of the u.s. to

larch these strikes against isis, but from the white house this morning, quote, we warned serious not to engage u.s. aircraft, we did not provide advance notification at a military level or give any indication on our timing or specific targets. >> now we wait for washington to react. thank you, tracy. >> the israeli military has shot down a syrian aircraft. israeli officials say a syrian aircraft infiltrated israeli airspace. the incident is still under investigation. >> israeli officials say two palestinians suspected of kidnapping and killing three israeli teens have been killed in a shoot-out in the west bank. the kidnapping in june sparked a massive manhunt that ultimately

led to the summer war in gaza. the suspected master mind of the kidnappings and murder has already been murdered. >> the virgin american flight from boston made an unscheduled landing yesterday because of an unruly passenger. the passengers say the man started arguing with a woman and tried to open the plane's emergency exit on the flight. two boston police officers on the flight were able to restrain him until the plane landed. >> world leaders are meeting to discuss climate change for the first time in five years. the u.n. secretary-general ban ki-moon wants to hear from businesses and local leaders.

>> we give you a live outside. what a start to a gorgeous day in san francisco. >> absolutely beautiful. you don't typically want rain on your birthday but a couple of days before or after your birthday in this case would seem to fit the bill. good morning, christina. >> is that what you're wishing for? >> i'm wishing for a big rainy season, not just for me but for all of california. we're tracking rain showers within the next 36 hours so that's a good looking sign as we kick off the new season. 64 degrees in oakland, 60 in san martine. as we head through the day today, temperatures will going >> mike: that marine player is

very shallow. once it burns off by about 11:00, 12:00, we'll keep that mild flow going. 73 degrees on the peninsula, 71 in san francisco, 80 in the south bay, comfortable in the north bay, great conditions persist on the east shore at about 74 degrees there. not too hot even out in the tri-valley. 84 is the high for you today. changes coming in as of 5:00 tomorrow, expecting some showers. we'll show you how long that will last and. >> thank goodness there's no rain right now. we don't need anything else to confuse or kpli kalt things. t the. >> it's a pretty smooth drive

right now we're about you can only use the fremont street off ramp. you look back there for about hive left-hand turns but get on your way. . some folks making a last-minute lane change to get over there. so far things are moving smoothly. but we do have a slower drive. there may be slower metering litz to keep the. >> a nice, smooth floor of. >> step at 680 at mish boulevard. it might be sag here from 6 8 to

880, palo alto had water on the roadway earlier. just a little build for the volume now coming up. >> a live peek at the markets. down a little bit this morning to start in early trading. the dow, as you see right there, is down about 50 points. the specific sm also down more than 5 1/2 right now. but plenty of time to make it up still. >> it is 6:37. still ahead, couldn't stay up late enough to see the giants' 13th inning win? don't worry, we'll show you the highlights next.

it is time to talk a little giants baseball. the giants are down south taking on their bit are rivals, the l.a. dodgers. a thrilling win for the giants last night. >> if the giants are playing and winning, you are definitely head bobbing. >> reporter: good morning, everyone. it was a 4:16 grudge match at dodgers stadium between the

dodgers or los angeles opinion the giants won in a 5-2 victory. they had runners in the scoring position in the 8th, 9dth, 10 , 10th,. who else would you expect to come through with a big hit? of course it was rookie andrew sue sack. t tft. brandon belt was trying together a couple of hits, getting the dodgers are now 5-12. your magic number for the giants to secure a playoff spot, 2. i'm amy gutierrez with your

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at 6:44, more evacuations under way as crews worry wind gusts could spread the already massive pollock spring fire.

>> low humidity and higher temperatures along with winds all in the forecast today. crews say a strong gust of wind is all it could take to blow this blaze out of control. thousands of firefighters have been working nonstop to get that fire under control. right now it is currently 18% contained. >> residents are finding ways to find their appreciation for crews who have been fighting the fire since it started on august 13th. in placerville, people have set up banners where people can show their thanks. even the youngest have offered up their appreciation and some sweets. >> what are you going to do with the candy? >> give it to firefighters. >> this has been the most hospitable community i've ever done to. >> thies to see those

firefight firefighter. >> and it's a day where we could really use some rain and concern about strong wind conditions battling those fires. >> both. first we'll see the wind. that typically occurs whenever we have a front moving into the bay area, kicks up that instability. so for the next couple of days, we're expecting some pretty strong wind gusts in the area of pollock pines where flames are burning. we're talking about gusts that could rapidly change the direction. whenever you have a land mass, it tends to slow the wind down. up in the higher elevations, you don't have as much friction and the wind can whip.

wind started to increase and our clouds start to increase. as we head throughout the day, still plenty of sunshine through the first day of fall, really feeling the impact of that storm system, as we head throughout tomorrow evening. and that's what we're holding on for late thursday into friday. for today, low clods clearing early between about 10 and 11. we're going to see just a gorgeous day. san francisco, you're almost completely cloud free already. that's about average for this time of year and september is the warmest month all year long in the city by the bay. 74 degrees on the east shore with some changes coming your way within the next 36 hours. wind increasing later on this evening. and then i think friday and the

to increase up toward the end of but mike can help us out. >> good morning. in regard to weather, whatever you say, i concur. traffic is going to be slower. this is north 101 at 680. the south bay moving relatively slowly. we do have your tuesday buildup. there was a a small incident at montague. pu starting here at 85 is been beautiful. we do have caty perry again in

concert again and westbound is your commute direction of course. we do see traffic moving smooth but there was a small getting over that hill that has cleared from the roadway. the bay bring, we're looking for a heavier approach on the bay bridge. coming off of 580 a little slower as well. as we look to expand the bay pitch itself, a nice light, easier drive. you might be having a lower flow of traffic. the folsom street offense closed. we'll get more details on what exactly is soggin. >> no, if you're 1 5 -- the off

ramp and city' and we're joined by the an official here to explain the changes. the point is two-fold, one to improve pedestrian safety and over to the left, you'll see an empty lot to help make room for a 50-story residential high rise. so more construction in this area. it is part of a $3.5 million project, which is a smarl portion of the rans take a look at what a new ramp will look

like. it will be widening in both directions and a crosswalk with traffic signals to improve the safety walking around here. the project managers say this be montana so i'm going to cross the street here, this is going to be another development here. everybody is really going to benefit from the revitalization of this area. >> there are ways around. here a map of other routes you can take. one popular option would be the harrison street exit. you can also use the fremont street offramp with two left turns on howard and connect back to folsom. demolition is set to begin on this wall on monday. as to when it's all supposed to be complete, the new ramp is expected to be done in the february to march window with the entire project, as well the crosswalk and traffic signals set to be done in the late march

to early april symbol. >> new this morning, all lanes of highway 101 are back open after a broken sprinkler caused flooding on the roadways this morning. it happened around 4:30 on harsh road roadin. they drove off in stolen cars. today bob redell has the very latest for us. >> good morning. police have not released any suspect information, no arrest. though they had recovered they

still don't know who it was who stole several cars between 1:00 and 3:00 sunday morning. they had found keys to cars left at the dealership overnight to be repaired and then drove off with them. police report at least nine cars stolen. not clear in the feelership had sur valance perhaps. we've reached out to san jose police could to campaign finance refo reform, another eight stolen from creek savings mercedes-benz. it's certainly suspicious. reporting live here at belmont,

bob redells. the. >> rchlts well be meeting to discuss the continued ought. >> also this morning, supervisor will meet to consider a plan for fixing the district attorney's building. >> consumer groups are outraged saying the charges eliminate people for challenging curfews and two meetings will be held today, one at 2:00 and one at 6:30. >> and follow the latest

developments against isis as the stakes get ryer. and in about 15 minutes, president obama will be addressing the nation. kris sanchez has new video and details this morning. >> reporter: sam, we will hear more from president obama who is going to addresses nation very soon. then the president is going to go to new york to addresses united nations general assembly, where world leaders will consider what to do to manage this glebl the air strike those american ploo. >> you were launch frd in the u and five air partners went after 20 targets and rocked on the self-declared terrorist army of

isis. this video appears to show the attacks of what was happening. back to the u.s. action in syria, a monitoring group reports casualties, though the u.s. did warn syria. >> owe, shot down over the golan heights near the syrian border with syria. >> isis launched a new prop gent a hitio. reaction from lawmakers so far in washington is mixed. however, maybe they're holding jum when they hear from the president. >> thank you, chris. and the "today".

>> we'll be covering president obama's speech live coming up in just a couple minutes. >> ruse elementary school complie complied. >> time right knew, 6:57 on your tuesday. one final check of the dave's top stories. o'o''s lon in meropukdosing the pock pockety far gonzalez allegedly

had two hatches, a machete and two rounds of investigation into his car. >> and the weather making it different for fire fighters near king fired. that fire has already burned through more than 87,000 acres and it's less than it had previously been contained. >> the fire you and we're going to have to wait on it. keep your umbrella in your trunk for the nor day. apds 70 in the sou bay. make sure you're prepared for that rain as we get into thursday morning. speaking of which, i want to make sure those windshield wiebers are ready to go. >> and make have's flupd for the rain because you if you right

where they split, there's big con yes, sir be remember that folsom street you a if the you see more traffic. we do see a good volume. folks might be avoiding the bay bridge. >> th get used to it? >> until they get used to it. >> and the team will start giving away one lucky seat. crock crockon he is expected to open

inside for the 015 major league soccer sn. >> we'll vlt president's speech live coming unjust a . good morning. breaking overnight, the u.s. and arab allies launch the first strikes on isis in syria, a massive assault on 20 targets from the air and sea. the president will speak about the operation in just a moment. we're live at the white house. on camera. >> my name is eric frein. >> nbc news obtains video on the suspect in the ambush of the pennsylvania state troopers. might it shed light on where he could be hiding? ready for redemption? a year after her tearful interview here on "today," paula deen is back.