these are live pictures right now of a fire burning in a > breaking news right now out of oakland. we've got live pictures to show you right thousan of aire burning in a neighborhood. at least two homes are on fire. you see a firefighter aggressively on the roof of a nearby building. s this is happening in the area of burn heart drive and malta court. our photographers capturing the o far or if wind is playing a role. but this is a pretty big fire burning in that area this morning. we're going to stay on the pictures as we say good morning and thanks for joining us for "today in the bay," i'm laura

garcia. >> and i'm marcus washington. as you could see, other homes are very close to this. so this is a dangerous situation as that fire is aggressively moving through what you could see this neighborhood -- as law was just talking about the firefighter on top of the roof trying it to attack this fire on all different angles this major concerns over the weekend, the high winds. >> the winds were so high across the bay area. as we stay on these pikes, hoping no one is injured. let's bring in kari hall. and the firefighters coming in with axes as well. the winds over the weekend were wind advisories still in effect this morning but we it did have some of the gusts in some areas, especially order oakland reaching up to 30 to 40 miles per hour. we also had some higher gusts in some of the hills. i'm not sure of this location, if it is in the oakland hills

but we are seeing some of the higher wind gusts still continuing this morning. then into the rest of the day we'll have another wave of some high winds going into this afternoon. we know there were a lot of power outages and also trees brought down. we don't know yet if that could be the potential cause of these fires so that is something we'll be monitoring through the morning. still breezy start as you get ready to head out of the door. and we'll have more on that in a few minutes. let's get you sought of the door with a look at our wind advisory that does continue for all of the areas shaded in yellow. we could still see some reaching 60 miles per hour into this afternoon. looking at some of the gusts that we had yesterday, look at that, oakland hills had a wind gust of 62 miles per hour and for mount saint helena, a gust of 87 and up to 80 miles per hour in the santa cruz mountains and mt. diablo had a gust of 75 miles per hour. the winds have since subsided

but we are expecting another wave of some high winds as we go through the morning coming through vacaville as well as napa. extending up toward clear lake. now this will continue going into the rest of the day. once again we could see gusts up to 60 miles per hours this afternoon. more on that coming up in a few minutes. and mike, you found a roadside fire. >> at one point i thought this was the same fire he were talking about and that is not the level of fire. s this is off the avenue over crossing and one or two crews there and smoke rising up alongside the roadway and the smoke was going straight up so very calm as far as winds over here. and fairftraffic in the southbo direction of the nimitz. this is where where the coliseum is and the fire is closer over here in this portion, closer to 580 but not off of 580. we'll continue to let you know if there is traffic impact from

the fire. we do have a smooth drive through contra costa county. a disabled rig on the bay bridge for a couple of minutes. it sounds like everything is clear but i'll double check as far as those lanes are concerned and traffic flowing into san francisco. the rest of the bay very calm. we'll talk about the number of slowdowns coming up. back to you guys. more breaking news this morning. several people are injured after a late night shooting in the east bay. this happened around 10:30 at a home on medford avenue at hayward. that area blocked off. police aren't telling us how many victims were taken to the hospital and if there is more than one shooter. more coming up later. and new overnight, northbound lanes of 101 are back open after a ped strestrian was and killed on sunday north of grand avenue. the person was walking in the center divide facing oncoming

traffic. it is not clear why the person was on the freeway. later in morning testimony is expected to resume in a deadly b.a.r.t. stabbing trial in oakland. john lee cowell pleaded not guilty to stabbing and killing nia wilson on the mcarthur b.a.r.t. platform. jurors saw graphicred. surveillance of the attack. today marks day three of the trial. 4:35 and high powered civil rights attorney john burris is representing the family of a man shot and killed in an off-duty police officer in richmond. this was in vallejo. his law office sent us photos for eric reason. last november he was shot and killed as an argument escalated over a parking spot. security shows reason get a gun from his car and the armed officer could then be seen firing several times even as reason was running off still

armed. prosecutors declined to charge the officer. and the same kind of legislation sparked by moms for housing in oakland is now reportedly gathering momentum in other bay area cities. >> oakland council members are considering a new policy set in by mothers. the first chance to buy certain real estate for market value as opposed to investment companies. san francisco already has a similar policy. east bay times reported that berkeley and east palo alto are considering sim har rules. students at berkeley high school plan to walk out of class this morning to protest in the wake of allegations made in a new lawsuit filed by a former student. she said the school administrators did not take action after she reported a male classmate tried to rape her. last week a list also appeared in the girl's bathroom indicating, quote, boys to watch out for. that list apparently goes on to

accuse some students of rape. tudents say school staff had ti are bk live pictures from oakland this morning where firefighters are busy battling a fire at a house, at least two homes we believe to be on fire in the area of burnhart drive and malta court, not too for off 88 and the 98th avenue exit near the border of san leandro. the flames were shooting into the air. a thick cloud of smoke and it looks like firefighters are trying to tackle it above an jacent home and they look like smaller units that you see. i don't know if they're duplexes but a row of small little homes right next to each other. we don't though how reports of coming in this morning. a little bit before we came on air. and our photograp w as well. >> and onlookers coming into the

area and a lot of people probably had to be evacuated if the homes are occupied, i imagine lot of people had to be evacuated in fear of the fire vedding because those homes are so close to each other. we're still trying to find out all of the details but we don't see a lot of the smoke thor the flames that we saw about eight minutes ago as the show first started but again you could see firefighters aggressively attacking this fire from all angles trying to get this fire under control. we'll stay on top of this story and bring you the latest information as soon as we get it to get a better hold of what is happening here in oakland. and coming up next on "today in the bay," at 4:38 this morning, a look at what is being done i con taping devices. and gas prices are dropping. what experts say is behind the dip. and a live look outside the bay bridge toll plaza this now monday morning. a different angle there for us. the flags billowing in the air.

no doubt the wind you felt over the weekend. we'll see what is in store weather-wise for this week as well. stick around. 4:39. obama: he's been a leader throughout the country for the past twelve years, mr. michael bloomberg is here. vo: leadership in action. r to improve education, and to develop innovative ways to help teens gain the skills needed to when washington is divided in old ideological battles he shows deus what can be achieved whenp we bring people together to seek pragmatic solutions. bloomberg: i'm mike bloomberg and i approve this message.

good mondayorni. right now at 4:41, it is all about the wind today. but we'll also have some mild temperatures going into the afternoon. we're starting out and looking at 47 and reaching 60 degrees by noon and a lot of sunshine again today. we'll talk about the wind forecast coming up in a few minutes. and i got updated information. look at this. this is the oakland camera.

we got the one fire out on 66 but over here you see smoke and for flashing lights and this is the nimitz with the headlights just east of the nimitz for this fire we've been tracking. residential area just off the nimitz and south of 98. we'll follow that. so far traffic doesn't appear to be too distracrti there the camera and we'll continue to follow this and the impact on ninglocal community. i'm kate rodgers at cnbc headquarters. here are the top business headlines. wall street said to open slightly hoer this morning as investors continue to track the coronavirus. china is trying to get back to work with several domestic and foreign companies resuming some operations. the market beaking a four-day winning streak on friday as investors locked in recent gains following the better than expected jobs report. on the watch list this week data on consumer prices and retail

sales and consumer sentiment. prices at the pump are moving lower. new data shows that grass dropped an average of 7 cents nake wide over the past two weeks to 2.53 a gallon due to falling oil prices. gas still 19 cents higher than a year ago and in the bay area gas is averaging $3.61 a gallon. and samsung revealing the new phone in the ad last night . the galaxy looked like an old f in hast and there isdisplace wi i.d. and you could answer a call with the phone closed and it shows it on a at a 90 degrees angle for video chat and it is expected the flip will cost nearly $1,400 without a contract and may go on sales as soon as friday. back over to you guys. >> there you have it. and in somebody's pocket soon i'm sure. >> that is how it works. 4:44 this morning.

and going viral backfires. next on "today in the bay," that video that led a group of airport workers in fresno to get fired. plus tracking our forecast. >> still a windy day. a breeze through the delta over toward oakland and into san francisco. i'll be tracking this going hour-by-hour coming up next. and the traffic flow, you see on our sensors here looks just fine on the nimitz as you pass by in oakland just off the freeway just before get to the coliseum and we'll show you a better picture of that coming up. and making a push for your vote. the california campaign stop pete buttigieg is making later this week ahead of the primaries. >> nbc it in the bay." in every newscast we break down the housing crisis. tonight at 11:00, the rent is rising and you are reaching your breaking point.

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and a good morning to you. beautiful shot to start the monday morning here. the bay bridge looking all lit up nice and said, hey, let's get this week started. >> and this is a monday thing. >> and get started we shall. >> and saturday was so nice outside and then when yesterday came, that wind. we were talking about it. but then when it actually hits, especially if tand trees down a we're we're still seeing. we have a wind advisory extended until 11:00 tomorrow morning. so all of the areas shaded in the yellow color will be under the wind advisory. it includes a lot of the hills with where we could see gusts

today up to 60 miles per hour. and we know that we had that message that came out from the national weather service from the sierra saying that kirkwood at elevation over 9,000 feet had a recorded wind gust of 209 miles per hour. now the record was 199 so we're seeing if it could smash that record and the reason i have question so that is something we'll be watching to see if that actually happens for today. and then into our day, we'll see the winds still picking up. here we are at 9:30. winds from napa to clear hake and 20 to 30 miles per hour and stronger as the day goes along. for this afternoon we may see 40 to 50-mile-per-hour gusts and then as we go into the rest of the day starting to calm down. so the morning commute, you is both hands on the steering wheel and still gusty winds and temperatures today reaching into the upper 60s in concord.

and in livermore 67 degrees. and san jose also reaching 67 with santa rosa up to 72. so still warm air around the bay area. and, mike, you're tracking the fire just off the nimitz freeway. >> we continu to follow that. that is breaking news when we first started the show right off the top. you see the smoke mri explain t. it is 880 toward 98th overcrossing so on the coliseum side of the freeway but south coming north on the same side with the smoke drifting around you see on the live look here and also on the map that the speed sensors are still green. we're not disturbing the flow on the nimitz right now. it is dark in the area and that smoke may not be visible from that angle just on the area right on the some area as the houses. so we're tracking that. and meanwhile, the rest of the approach toward the bay bridge moving smoothly but the cash laneses at the bay bridge are back up and we expect that on a monday and tuesday that is the typical pattern around the bay.

the rest of the bay moving smoothly and light traffic because it is 4:50 in the morning. that is your traffic now. but back to our continuing coverage. talking about this "making it in the bay." now make your money to get to the bay and if you think your drive on the way to work is getting longer, well you're right. and this morning i got the numbers to show it. so make sure you could see the tv. and come take a look it is confusing i've been working with cal trans on vehicle hours of delay and that is how many hours you and i are stuck in crawling texas. bay area wide with speeds below 35 miles per hour and look at the levels right here. now to give you a reference, as far back as 2006 and the next few years we're averaging 100,000 vehicle hours of delay through the nine counties and remember back in 2009 we were still in a recession and as the country and the bay area started to recover and by 2011, look at

how the traffic has increased. as for the bay area footprint and more traffic flow, the increase over 10, 20, 60% increase by 2016 and we've doubled from back here in 2011. it took just five years for that volume to increase and double your delay and fromno the last averaging even longer delays, about two and a half times, 225, 250 for some of the hours as far as 250,000 hours of vehicle delay there. when you tell your relatives how traffic has been gone around here and you have numbers to back you up. it is not just a sob story. our traffic over the last five to ten years has doubled the amount of delay we're seeing bay area wide as far as numbers stuck in crawling traffic. that is real pain. >> and having worked this show for so long and this commute and you see it grow earlier and earlier every year. >> and that is one of the keys. is your timing. we'll talk about that tomorrow

especially but times is one of the key factors for all of the folks and some folks are trying to chase what may be the wrong strategy. >> it will be interesting. try to help you through it. thank you, mike. and stay with us because at 5:05 we'll introduce you to a man waking up now probably earlier than this to prepare for his day and 180 miles that he'll put on his car just today to get to the bay area and back to work. the struggles of a super-commuter coming up in our them.lf hour. 4:52. forget being grounded. four airport workers in on the job. >> they posted this video three weeks ago on they were at the tail end of the shift and they decided to have a little n. well they never thought so many people would see the video. the airport called it inappropriate work behavior saying that the contracting company has since taken corrective action. 4:53, health leaders trying

to get out in trond of the teen vaping epidemic. they're holding a workshop in san jose to identify addictions and find solutions to prevent more lung-related illness. the cdc said vaping illnesses have killed 60 people and sickened more than 2,000 others. in a special report, nbc news investigative team joins the lapd on the hunt for contaminated thc devices and suppliers. >> we shut them down, they're back in business the next a bil operation. >> tune into "today" to see what law enforcement teams can and cannot do to track down the threat. now to decision 2020. fresh off of his narrow victory in the iowa caucus and following tomorrow's new hampshire primary, former south bend mayor pete buttigieg plans to head to sacramento, expected to appear

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5:00 for you this morning. here on "today in the bay," we begin with the breaking news. this is p in oakland where where you cod scene as firefighters have been putting out a house fire this morning. this is just off of 880 and 98 avenues near san leandro. >> it is near the san leandro border. you could see the schoke off of 880 this morning. the flames just about half an hour ago were billowing into the air. let's check in with pete suratos. he's live there at the scene. firefighters still on top of roofs of the homes, pete. >> reporter: yeah, good morning to you guys. it is a bit hard to hear.

what you are saying. this is an active scene in oakland just off of malta court. want to show you the home that caught on fire. actually we were it route to another story, weaw