the 68, hold onto it here at el charo. that's one of those spots if it's slow it's heaven out of pleasanton. right off of the 205/580 merge, north flynn, west of there, and slowing into livermore through livermore but then again the el charo 68 holding up. 18 minutes through this portion. sunol is moving. no major issues there. the south bay smooth as well. a lighter volume throughout the bay area but starting to kick in as far as more cars hitting the road. we'll see slowing around caesar chavez park. music in the park that starts about noon with closures in the area. keep that in mind through the summer. we had a disabled vehicle northbound 101 around the san antonio exit that has cleared but you might see folks doing paperwork. not a big deal past the dumbarton bridge. the san mateo bridge, see how things are shaping up. some haze and you can't make out the peninsula side. watching the bridges like the bay bridge, low clouds around there and the metering lights are on and the backup past the 88 -- vercrossing. >> a lot

by the time you get to el charo it's clear.hey cut through livermore, and down to sunol and that's causing slow downs for 680 as well. >> thank you very much. 6: 6:41. the fda is taking steps to try to get people to quit smoking releasing graphic warning labels that depict the negative effects of tobacco use. tracie potts is live in washington with a look for us. >> let me reemphasize they are graphic, they are meant to be, they are targeting the 14% of california adults and 7% of california children who are smoking, these are not just words like the couragen general's box that we're used to seeing on tobacco products. there are images as well that we hope will get people thinking, that it causes lung desire and cancer and stroke and heart disease, all of mesothelioma sajs in these tine different adds you'll start to see. they will be featured. you won't see them on the back. they will be on the front, the back. pretty large, that was one big point of this when it came up in the tobacco legislation. colorful. you'll also see th

over the speed limit, we point out this at el charo.here must be some folks that are under the speed limit out of the altamont pass. we've been seeing blips, slow north of 580. 680 a construction zone. a live look out there shows you the good news is nothing interesting going on. the commute hasn't kicked in so westbound over to the peninsula the taillights are moving smoothly. east bound to the east bay slowing in about with a half hour. back to you. >> 4:56. i'm sure a lot of people feel their commute is on one of the worst roads. we have a new report that lays out whether you have the bumpiest path. according to the report some of the most pot hole ridden streets are in the north and the east including larkspur and st. helena. the san francisco and san jose roads are rated as okay but could use work. both cities had better streets than oakland. oakland was 98th on the 109 worst list. >> coming up, summer job prospects. what are your chances of landing that job? pretty lousy so far late this year, i'm sure. for all of your news, weath

speeds at 63 as you approach el charo. approaching the maze, close to the limit for most routes but the east shore freeway through oakland and a live shot shows you the volume. the headlights through oakland starting to pick up approaching the coliseum where the a's play tonight. back to you. >> thank you, mike. this morning we are following developing news from the east bay where a 2-alarm grass fire ripped through property in concord. the fire burned through property behind 1090 discovery way, this is near csu east bay's contra costa center. christie smith is live with more. good morning, christie. >> reporter: good morning to you, marla. fire crews stayed out overnight and kept watch out here because it is quite windy. they don't want this to flare up again. there is quite a bit of dry grass here. the fire happened over the ridge there but a dispatcher tells me that firefighters had to protect some of the homes here as flames crept up from behind. the distinguigood news, none wa. the fire started just after 11:00 last n

a little showing up for the 56 on the next side of the screen coming through el charo. maybe some equipment moving around. that might be why things changed. and coming toward the san mateo bridge, 880 and 92, we'll get a live look at the san mateo bridge. an easy drive away from us. heading to the peninsula with no problems. it's very early. >> i hope so. it's 5:09. the car company allowing you to go on auto pilot on the freeway. that and the rest of your news coming up in a live report. >> plus, basically the state budget battle getting heated as the name calling starts. a movie made here claiming the top spot in the box office. and a live look at the bay bridge toll plaza. metering lights are not on just yet. it's your monday morning. [ male announcer ] how do you say... welcome to the neighborhood. ♪ [ male announcer ] how do you say... can you believe it's been 20 years since college? ♪ [ male announcer ] nothing says "you're special" like boursin, a creamy, crumbly blend of real cheese and savory herbs, boursin makes any moment more memorable. even if you're saying

minutes now in through livermore so speeds down in the 20s, where you see the red, all the way over to el charothings clear up through 580 and the livermore valley. 680 south, northbound looking fine. approaching the bay bridge, the maze not a problem. the toll plaza is backed up into the maze. and the east shore freeway now in general speeds down below 45 and 50 miles per hour for much of the stretch a. 24-minute drive. >> for the latest come chat with us on face boork at nbc bay area morning news. >>> 7:30 now on a tuesday morning, the 28th of june, 2011. it's a pleasant morning to be up and about early here in rockefeller plaza, although we could get some storms rolling through our area later on. the week looks good, though, for the most part, and we're happy people have gathered here. we'll get outside and say hi in a little while. meanwhile, i'm matt lauer alongside app ann curry. more drama at the casey anthony trial. the defense asked for a mistrial two days after they tried to get their client declared incompetent. we'll get the latest from court just ahead. >>> also this morning, a bru