does note have flouride. despite the fact that the water is one of the biggest breakthroughs of the century. los altos is considering whether or not to add the .7 to 1.2 parts per million credited with a decline in tooth decay. they don't add flouride. about 70% have flouride in the water and 30% in california is lower. we have a more complicated water system publicly. the pros are a decrease in cavities because the flouride strengthens the enamel of teeth. in three kids start kindergarten with tooth decay. a review in 2000 found roughly 40%. too much can stain the teeth which is not harmful, but it's permanent. while flouride increases bone density, it doesn't reduce the risk of fracture. people got sick with diarrhea, vomiting and nausea. when there is money available, communities do have to add flouride to the water. that hasn't been the case in many communities here in california. these tough budget times and there is a public trust that aims to help raise the $4 to $9 million. if you top the hear more in

while flouride increases bone density, it doesn't reduce the risk of fracture.ridatiooverflouridat required to put it in the water supply when the money is available. it has not been available in a lot of communities and the debate ended there. there is a public trust aiming to raise the 4.5 to $9.4 million it would take to flouridate the water. if you want to come to the session, it's ax:00 here at the council chambers. chris sanchez, today in the bay. >> appreciate it. >> 5:50 and time to check the commute with mike. >> we are seeing slowing westbound 580. that's the commute through livermore. an earlier accident around north greenville that caused a big back up out of the pass. we have the slowing that shows up. the travel time is moved to about 15 minutes and start to increase. 18 to 20 minutes out of the pass through central livermore and over towards that dublin interchange. an updated location with eastbound 580 at seminary, the connector has lane blocked and a live look at oakland with the misty and wet conditions. we have rain coming through the area fr

. >> in los alto, parents may no longer have to fill the pesky prescriptions for flouride tablets or drops. >>> we will take a look at the layoffs hitting the bay area this close to christmas. >>> a big mac attack. the latest on the mcdonald's security breech that means your personal information could be in the hans of hackers. . >> do christmas songs give you the chills? if so it could be a clue to your personality. >> be careful before you head out the door. mike will get you around the commute and we will see when the rain will end this tuesday december 14th, today in the bay.