northbound side picking up around alcosta.ut both directions over at bollinger canyon road have off ramps closed until 6:00 a.m. or maybe a little before. we're looking for a live shot across the bay and the golden gate bridge shows a smooth flow. we're seeing headlights. this is good for 537 in the morning no. delays, though, novato, san rafael, then toward the city a nice flow. back to you. >> thank you. it's 5:37. tragic accident in tahoe. a skier killed. we'll have the latest next. >> also gas prices taking center stage leading up to supertuesday. the latest on the fight between the president and republicans coming up. >> and proposition 8 is going viral. hollywood coming out to support same-sex marriage. >> and this is what you'll see from san bruno mountain. what a gorgeous shimmering shot of san francisco off in the distance. it's 5:38. >> for the latest news, traffic, weather find us on facebook @nbcbayarea. at bank of america, we're lending and investing in the people and communities who call the bay area home. from f

construction crews still at alcosta, in the middle there, that onramp is open. those reopen about 6:00. a live look outside. what things are like for 880. camera shakes quite a bit. keep that in mind, guys, i feel like i'm in an old star trek tv show. >> beam me up, scottie. >>> investors hoping for another day of giant gains after important announcements on the interest rate. for details on that and the rest of your news before the bell, let's turn it over to courtney reagan live at cnbc world headquarters. good morning, courtney. >> hi, good morning, john. futures are higher, but we've lost a little bit of steam as the morning has worn on. and markets are looking to build on yesterday's rally as you mentioned. stocks jumped on comments from bernanke. he says the fed remains committed to the pledge to keep the rates low to support the economy and could do more if necessary. that helped the dow erase all of last week's losses in one session. we get data on home prices and consumer confidence. the dow rising 160 points on monday to 13,241. the nasdaq closing up 5

folks there are used to that project that continues up past alcosta. and the rain having hit 580, prepare for the slick roads starting now throughout your morning commute. back to you. >> thank you very much, mike. >>> well, keep an eye on your cardboard bottles and other recyclables you leave out for collection. the san francisco examiner reports, some steal them to sell at scrap yards. companies hired says the theft means the loss of up to $5 million every year. it is illegal in san francisco for anyone to take, remove, or move those recycling bins or the items inside. >>> it is 4:40 right now. coming up on "today in the bay," it's day two for the health care reform law and we're getting right to the heart of the debate. the arguments we'll be hearing today coming up. >>> plus, a recall to tell you about that could impact your car. the problem bmw has discovered. >>> and we've seen cars hit buildings, what about a boat? we'll tell you how this happened coming up. >>> and for all your news, weather, traffic updates and a little bit of fun, check us ou

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this is northbound interstate 680 hitting from dublin to alcosta, things are pretty badly backed up theres well. we are still tracking a ramp closure with the chp keeping the ramp shutdown from westbound 82 eastbound 78. an oil spill on the ramp. use columbus are we to get over the benicia bridge. a check on the weather as we had to the weather center. >>james: here is a live look at the golden gate. there is drizzle still on the lands from earlier this morning. low cloud cover to the north. here is another shot from the san mateo bridge which saw large amounts of rain earlier this morning but has since died down. the bulk of the rain is gone. lingering showers toggle kerman interior air this afternoon, a few more breaks in son with the ones coming in. highs in the '60s ended this evening, a dry forecast. if we will stay dry for at least the next couple of days. >>mark: we are following the lead is in the search for a sierra lamar, now missing for a 13 the date. volunteers with the klass kids foundation will be fanning out again this morning looking for any clues into her disappearance. s