abc seven news reporter amanda delcastillo joining us live with more on how the two are reacting and why this is likely good news for democrats who are hoping to hold this seat. amanda. yeah >> kumasi schiff and garvey advancing marks a rare opportunity for the gop, given the grip democrats hold on the state. a republican hasn't won a senate race in california since 1988, but because of the state's democratic stronghold, many expect shift to easily hold the senate seat. in november, democratic representative schiff and republican baseball great steve garvey were competing in two senate contests yesterday, one to fill the remainder of the late senator dianne feinstein's terms from november to january, and another for a full six year tum beginning in january 2025. now, the seat is currently occupied by senator laphonza butler, but she's not running in this race. the two men now advance to the general election in november. we heard from both last night, garvey taking from his playing career in the 1970s and 80s. >> when i stepped on the field for the dodgers and the padres, i didn't play

amanda delcastillo, abc seven news. amanda. >> now, a face off with garvey also means that adam schiff gets to avoid an expensive and potentially contentious intraparty fight this fall. abc seven insider phil matier gave some insight into this highly contested senate race, and adam schiff spent and his supporters spent close to $40 million to get schiff in the second into the second phase of this election and to make sure that steve garvey was the opponent basically, steve garvey had no money and wasn't known by a lot of the voters. >> and adam schiff turned him into the republican straw man to fight and elevated his presence among republicans. and one third of california is basically leans republican. >> he gave him free advertising and they showed up. >> where it goes from here is going to be interesting. >> if schiff goes on to win in november, as expected, it will be the first time in more than three decades that california will be without a woman. senator schiff would also become the first white man from california

amanda delcastillo, abc seven news. thank you. >> amanda. governor newsom was in san francisco promoting proposition one, which he sees as a solution to homelessness and drug addiction. the $6 billion bond measure would build treatment facilities in permanent housing across the state for people with mental health and addiction issues. the measure had broad support, but that support has waned in recent polls and a group of opponents even interrupted newsom during an event yesterday. communities know i'm from one not on problem . >> all of us can agree, including people that may feel differently about this initiative. the status quo is not acceptable. >> some mental health providers have come out against prop one because it would divert local funds to the state, leaving counties with less money for mental health services. >> there are several other items on the ballot in the city of san francisco. a few of the propositions include prop eight and prop f, which ■aim to help the homeless and drug issues in the city. proposition a is to unlock a,

amanda delcastillo abc seven news. >> amanda, thank you. people in 15 states head to the polls today, including california, of course. and as for the republicans, donald trump has a commanding lead in the polls nationwide heading into today. gloria, the big question is whether trump will sweep today or if nikki haley will be able to make her mark. >> that's right, reggie, the latest polling from abc news partner fivethirtyeight shows trump leading by at least 37 points in each of the 15 states holding primaries today. it appears as though trump is on the verge of clinching his third republican presidential nomination. today's election comes just a day after the unanimous supreme court ruling. the justices rejected colorado's attempts to remove the former president from state gop ballots. the ruling also ended similar efforts in illinois and maine, both trump and haley applauding the decision. you cannot take somebody out of a race. >> the voters can take the person out of the race very quickly, but but a court shouldn't be doing that. >> we

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. >> i'm amanda delcastillo from abc seven mornings.ing this crash here in san francisco. this is a two car crash on northbound 280 before the 101 split. and right now, the speeds are down to 23mph. so we'll keep checking in on this for you throughout the morning. and this is a live look outside right now at our emeryville camera. this is one of our busier cameras right now, but traffic is still lighter than it is most days of course, traffic is always lighter on fridays. all right. >> thanks so much, gloria. meteorologist. drew tuma has your accuweather forecast after the break. >> kathryn lybarger won higher wages for nursing assistants and janitors over time. pay for farm workers and catherine is winning equal pay for more women. uber is so afraid of both overtime and equal pay. they're spending $1 million to try and beat catherine. catherine is endorsed by california's nurses and teachers equality california and california environmental voters >> lab diamonds at insane prices . two carat, three stone rings, 1493 carat solitaires, 29

. >> i'm amanda delcastillo from abc seven mornings.eep that in mind if you're driving in this area. but if you do take the carpool lanes, you will not have any waits and if you're taking bart today, the trains are running at slower speeds because of the wet weather. but caltrain and ace are on time right now. amanda. all right. thanks, gloria. >> and meteorologist drew tuma has your accuweather forecast after the break. >> jackie elwood supports raising the cost of gasoline and banning new gas stations. jackie elwood voted to raise electricity rates 100% higher than the national average. can we afford jackie elwood in the state senate? >> democrats agree conservative republican steve garvey is the wrong choice for the senate. >> our republican opponent here on this stage has voted for donald trump twice. mr. garvey, you voted for him twice, as you wrote me. >> and what is your decision? >> garvey is wrong for california, but garvey's surging in the polls. fox news says garvey would be a boost to republican control of the senate. stop g

reporting live in marin city, amanda delcastillo, abc seven news. >> you're happy for them.o's union square will be in bloom this saturday. >> a dazzling display of spring flowers will be there for tulip day. this is the sixth time the city will host this event. now this is video of the event last year. tulip day is a nod to international women's day, which is going to be celebrated tomorrow. access to this event is free and so are the tulips. >> union square will be covered by 80,000 colorful tulips uh- all kinds of colors. you have to come early because it tends to get very crowded and busy. so be early and then the public can go into the flower fields, take their pictures, take their selfies, and then pick up to eight uh- free tulips. >> is saturday from 1 to 4:30 p.m? >> it is going to be followed by nine other floral displays throughout spring. >> now kumasi is already wearing green today, so she's getting ready for saint patty's day, which is officially still more than a week away. but the festivities are already underway in san francisco, mayor london breed hosted the

i'm amanda delcastillo from abc seven mornings.ive on our camera. traffic is barely moving because of that crash at the mid span. right now, one lane is blocked. so expect delays there. and this is a live look at our bay bridge toll plaza camera. and traffic is moving nicely here. >> hey gloria santa cruz what a nice morning on the beach. a live look. there we go. some folks walking along the sand this morning. it is chilly with those clear skies. we are in the 30s and 40s right now, but the payoff this afternoon. get ready. look at the sunshine. it's a warmer afternoon. some areas in the south bay approaching 70 degrees as we get into the afternoon, a lot of 60s on the board, so it is feeling quite nice out there. get out and enjoy changes this weekend. tomorrow morning we have some showers. a better chance for widespread wet weather coming our way. sunday evening. both days are a level one on the storm impact scale. amanda >> all right. thanks, drew. and if you're streaming with us on the abc seven bay area app, abc seven at seve