. >> abc7 reporter leyla gulen has suggestions on how to shore where you live. >> take the family to one of the biggest evens in contra costa county, the lafayette art and wine festival will host 50,000 attendees with hand made art, craft, food and brews and wine. to beer or not to beer? what is better with beer than shakespeare? professional actors perform the plays and the audience enjoys the pint and the setting of cafe stretch in san jose. for all the classical music lovers looking to splurge on an el significant evening head to san francisco's symphony hall kicking off the 2015-2016 season next week in high style. for more information open these and other events go to abc7news.com. leyla gulen. >> wait there is more. >> i knows will join we to benefit an organization that supports putting on workshops for kids dealing with cancers and their sick links, in palo alto on saturday afternoon. we will get the information >> coming up, a big honor in washington, dc for three northern california men who helped stop an alleged terrorist. incriminating text in the death of ain't mate on a

traffic reporter leyla gulen has more. >> take a look at that, we've got protesters all over the financial district. breaking news here causing major jams on all the streets surrounding california and stanton as well as california and montgomery. now, this is all due to the organization rising tide north america descending on city streets. let's go to our maps right now so i can show you through our ways app you can see all the red here. it's 3 miles an hour on third street south of market and that's trying to head into the financial district. there are streets that are completely closed at this time. also let's get to our bay bridge tolls, it is awful. a nightmare of a drive because of an earlier fire, sig alert still in effect with the lanes blocked because of a car fire just before you get to treasure island. right now if you're heading out of the caldecott, san francisco going to take you almost one hour. kristen, eric. >> thank you. this is a picture of the car fire that's tying up traffic on the bay bridge. it caught fire in the far right lane heading westbound on the eastern span. f

do we still have delays leyla gulen?sidual delays because of track inspection. we were expensing major, major delays a little while ago right now it looks luke everything is become on rack and we are at trains rolling. an accident blocked westbound 80 at the parkway and we are still down to nine miles per hour as you pull away from 500. mike? >> hopefully you get the delays rectified with a "spare the air" day and the best way to help the environment is to takes mass transit. haze at petaluma at four miles and rest of us aren letted on live doppler hd. let me show you what will happen with the 12-hour day planner, and what we are going to deal with our the cool of the temperatures right new, we are in the 50 to 64 range, 80 the at cost to 100 inland and only the coast is cooler today. kristen and eric have more news. >> we have been saying bart transbay tube is open but not without major headaches. riders are experiencing big delays this morning and are teeing with a new issue at at least one station. matt is at the emba

leyla gulen has a look at upcoming events to explore where you live. >> september is california winehat better way to celebrate than the 44th art and wine festival. cool off with delicious beverages and brews, food and shopping. there is plenty of fun for the kids. and the weather will be just perfect to dive into hot fudge ice cream sundaes. proceeds from the event go to project open hand that provides meals to homebound critically ill. a week from today the annual festival celebrating asian innovation, art and media. this year's lineup begins with a fresh twist. the film about fresh off the boat. for more information about these and other events go to our website at abc7news.com. leyla gulen, abc 7. >>> we have all heard the talk of an el nino being a drought buster this winter. what if it doesn't happen? the preparations underway in case the rain never arrives. >>> coming to america, the white house reveals how many refugees may be on the way to the u.s. >> and abc 7 news goes inside the bay area jail that turned into a crime scene. the steps to make >>> live from the kgo tv broad

let's get a check of traffic with leyla gulen. >> we have two major accidents.t to is this northbound side of highway 238. as you approach the scene of the accident, there's a fuel spill. we have lanes taken away while they do a cleanup here. that's causing delays through castro value e lee. southbound side of highway 101 this could be very serious. we have a motorcycle at alexander avenue. as you drive out of the tunnel, you are going to find some heavy delays. >> thank you very much. 6:52. we're back with seven things to know before you go. >> but first, this abc 7 news now looking live at the toll plaza. traffic stacked up there. we'll keep weather and traffic up during the break so you won't up during the break so you won't miss a >>> whether you're just joining us or heading out the door, here are serve things to know before you head out the door. planned parenthood is expected to testify about how they spend taxpayer money. the senate is expected to pass a spending bill that was stripped of a measure to e defund planned parenthood. >> number two, a month o

. >> the bay bridge toll plaza is backing up, now, or the backup with leyla gulen checking this with gulen checking this and other >>> abc7 news begins with breaking news. >> a fire in bay point leaves 15 people injured, chased from their beds in the middle of the night by flames. >> sky 7 is over the scene of four hopes damaged in the fire. >> this is happening in bay point on anchor drive not far from port chicago highway north of highway four. we get to abc7 reporter amy hollyfield at sketch. amy? >> neighbors think it started in this van behind me. they say they have seen some suspicious, illegal activity going on the van that possibly someone lives in it and they think the fire started there. it spread to the home behind it and that home was destroyed. there were a total of four homes burned in this huge fire, two of them are a total loss. two vehicles were also fully involved and seven people were hurt, they all suffered from smoke inhalation, three treated at the john but they took four to the hospital and one of the victims has second-degree buns to his back. residents say th

leyla gulen is here to help us get around some of the problems. leyla? >>> yes, i am sure you have all been hearing the reports all week warning you that the transbay tube is closing for the weekend. shear video to remind thank you no transbay service is in affect over the labor day holiday to repair critical traffic maintenance and to let you know that west oakland bart stations are going to be closed for the maintenance work. bart will be operating the bus bridge between 19th street and downtown oakland. do expect to see some delays, of course, the bay area bridges are going to get packed, as well, and make sure you have your plan "b". we have king street and 4th street closed down in san francisco, if we go do that with our map i can show you it is going to be critical over the weekend, as well, and in addition to the fact that billy joel will in concert, there will be traffic headaches to deal with. tomorrow at 8:00 people, expect heavy traffic delays. also, muni will be running on sunday schedule on monday so land ahead. >> you can download our free

leyla gulen? >> east bay traffic is plagued with problems. now there is a brand new motorcycle crash that just happened moments ago. the bay bridge toll plaza is at a solid standstill. if you are headed in from emeryville, the macarthur maze, 33 minutes interest san francisco. we will look from emeryville camera, the traffic is slow headed into treasure island not because you have left the troubles behind you but because we have an accident that clears in san francisco. now a look at some of the east bay commutes, you can see i-80, seven miles per hour right around university avenue, the feeder freeways along 580 and highway 24, also, backing up again, because of the nasty delays. if you are taking the drive out of berkeley, making it into san francisco, you have at least 53 minute drive on your hands this happened earlier. it gummed up the commute into san francisco, a crash that now has cleared at caesar chavez but the traffic is slow to dissipate. >> fire investigators are revealing new details in the destructive fire in bay point. a surpr

. >> thank you, leyla gulen. >>> a list of the top hidden home hazards in the u.s.has just been released. it turns out one of the most dangerous items you own is a television. the new analysis in the journal of neurosurgery says 99% of americans have a tv in their home. 380,000 injuries were caused by tv topplings. researchers are encouraging parents to make sure tvs are secure and preventing children from trying to climb them. swimming pools, magnets and window blinds. >>> a drone store in southern california cannot catch a break from serial burglars. thieves hit the store for a third time making off with thousands of dollars in cash and merchandise. in this video, five people are seen ransacking the store. altogether they made off with $35,000 in equipment. the incident is similar to a break in here in the bay area a couple weeks ago. two burglars broke into a drone store in santa clara. those thieves made off with $5,000 worth of items. >>> some shoppers at a flea market received a shock they won't forget and it wasn't over sticker prices. >> customers found a py

leyla gulen? >> the last lady met interviewed had the right idea a good idea. i think drivers got a big spooked this morning because of the initial delays we experienced, and they grand their car keys too soon. that has caused gridlock from the east bay to san francisco and at this hour, as we look at the macarthur maze, you can see the traffic is stacked and packed coming through emeryville, out of berkeley, and it was much worse earlier and we heard up to two hours it took to get from oakland into san francisco and right now we are dealing with delays that average between 30 and 40 minutes. >> thing you. for the second day in a row the bay area was rat emed by a small earthquake 2.6 magnitude earthquake not far from where a 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit yesterday between sonoma and nap what with no energize -- injuries or dams. >> did not feel it, though. >> something we will all feel today the intense feet, several days of dangerous conditions. >> and meteorologist mike nicco is outside to tell us more. mike? >> i will start with the heat advisory because it

. >> there is a lot to do across the bay area this labor day weekend and here is leyla gulen with the where you live. >> folks looking to sock up the nice day of summer should head to the monterey county fair for farm fresh fun, celebrating agriculture. the fair runs law labor day. >> the last gasp of summer is captured at millbrae art and wine festival. enjoy live music, food, and wine during the mardi gras inspired party. the beat of brazil can be it -- felt in berkeley to celebrate rio de janeiro so dress in traditional white attire for food and more. for more information go to abc7news.com. >> listen to this, the bay area nature of said he knows what is important when disaster strikes why it is family first and >> coming up at 4:00, a new study on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and who is detect this in children were earlier than doctors. turning your lawn over to a row pot. "7 on your side" reveals how well they cut your grass. >> bay area man who calls the central valley home escaped an apartment fire with with his kit when everyone was safe he went back in. >> i wante

let's get a check of traffic with leyla gulen. >> good morning, everyone.s a look at a gorgeous picture. nice sight to see. . i'm going to take you over to the bay bridge toll plaz haa wh traffic is starting to stack up in the right and left-hand lanes. pack your patience. here's a peek at drive times. . one hour and one minute. 14 minutes upon 880. we'll get you there. >> looks like the computer needs another cup of coffee. >>> an investigation is underway after another inmate died at the santa clara county jail. matt is live with the latest. >> reporter: any death here at the main jail is going to be scrutinized because of place here last month and the resulting charges against three correctional deputies. we don't know too many of the circumstances surrounding the death yesterday. we know the sheriffs office says a man was found unresponsive in his cell around 10:30 in the morning. that's when staff started first aid and cpr. san jose fire and paramedics were called to the jail and tried to resuscitate him, but he was declared death. the cause of death h

salsa and samba in hours away "dancing with the stars" premieres tonight and our traffic reporter, leyla gulentwo contestants, daughter of the late wildlife experts, and former bad boy, with irwin saying the big challenge is the new footwear. >> they put me in a pair of he wills and i fell over and started walking like a baby giraffe, all wobbly and he was like, well, that is a problem. >> spoken like the daughter of a wildlife expert, right? >> leyla asked if they leadership the famous whip dances? >> yes, we have. >> did we do it the right way? >> i don't know. >> you can catch the cast in the to day proceed mere of "dancing with the stars" going tonight right here on abc7 at 8:00. >> the fun doesn't stop there, premiering today, fab life premieres this afternoon at 3:00 led by super model tyra bangs and includes foodie and fashion guru focusing on cooking, fashion, interview design and do it yourselves with rachel ray moving to 1:00 o'clock. hoping for a hotel room in san francisco this week, good luck. >> a last out of towners could find themselves checking their sea legs for a few ♪travel

traffic reporter layla leyla gulen joins us. >> that's a look right now at the bay bridge toll plaza.you are traveling from the east bay, i'll tell you where those backups are located. first i want to show you the eastern span of the bay bridge. you can see that traffic, it is still chug ago long, albeit slower, but once you get past treasure island, you're still moving pretty decent into san francisco. this is where the slowdowns remain. this is right through berkeley and emeryville. you can see where the yellow starts at the hoffman split. 15 miles per hour and then onto the bay grij, you still have a wait on your hands. all in all, between the hoffman split right into san francisco, going to take about 36 minutes. >> thank you. >>> new this morning, the lake county sheriff's office believes they have located the remains of a fourth fire victim near cobb. 66-year-old robert fletcher was reported missing by his family on september 16th. while a positive identification has not been made, the sheriff's office believes the remains found belong to fletcher. he was one of two people still

a first look at traffic and here is leyla gulen. >> good morning, everyone.ht we had a fatal accident. it was located in milpitas near 237 on 680 much it is cleared. all lanes are re-opened. the investigation is completed. we are seeing mostly green at 680 and 880 with no accidents. the bay bridge toll plaza shows traffic is building in the far left lane. >> pope francis begins the full day in the united states after a red carpet welcome led by president obama. here is a picture of white house, the ceremony here begins at 6:15 a.m. our time on the south lawn and in an hour and a half. in a sign of from respect the entire first family came out to greet pope francis at joint base andrews in maryland. the pope in a sign of humility and anticonsumerrism skipped the customary limousine and left in a modest fiat. only the third pope to visit washington, dc, and on thursday, he will become the first pontiff to address congress. the pope will make another historic gesture today raising california's father junipero serra to sainthood the first from california. >> carm

. >> let's get a check on the morning commute with leyla gulen. >> the drive here is definitely slow.ou're barely moving as you make your drive out of pleasant hill towards highway 24 to make the commute. away from highway 4, it will take you at least 30 minute. it's a packed one. we do have a couple of incidents. a quick look right now san jose and the drive there bumper to bumper as you make it past julian street. as we take you into concord a motorcycle crash southbound side of highway 242 in the northbound direction as you approach concord. an earlier accident that was blocking two lanes. that has cleared, but this new motorcycle crash is causing backups on highway 4 as well. >> thank you. that amber a lert the child has been safely recovered. female announcer: sleep traends sunday.st event don't miss your chance to get sleep train's very best mattresses at the guaranteed lowest price. plus, pay no interest for three years on beautyrest black, stearns & foster, serta icomfort, even tempur-pedic. and rest even better with sleep train's risk-free 100-day money back guarantee. but th

let's head over to leyla gulen for a traffic update. >> that's right, eric. involving a car that ran into a gym. this is the lifestyles gym located at stanley. and right now we're looking at possible injuries involving six people. excuse me. that is where it is located. mike? >>> i'll take over from here. we'll get you some water. good morning, everybody. here's a look at what is going to happen today. the big story, the dramatic drop in our temperature. 17 to 21 degrees. we had the fog and is the sea breeze back. 60s along the coast in san francisco. 70s around the bay. 80s inland. here's my accuweather seven-day forecast, of course it will be hot again, but it's only thursday and friday. >>> thank yo >> it's "live! with kelly & michael." today, from the hit drama, "empire," terrence howard. and one of the stars of the new series, "scream queens," keke palmer. plus, the co-hosts learn some new moves courtesy of nba basketball star, steph curry. all next on "live." [captioning made possible by isney-abc domestic television] ♪ now, here are emmy winners kelly

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leyla gulen, abc7 news. >> a cool trend is upon us. >> yes. of the outlining areas tomorrow. we are looking at not only cloud cover, but check it out. moisture, lake sonoma, and parts of marin county have seen some sprinkles. this is very good news. the temperatures are very, very mild due to the south wind. as we go into highway 29, middle town, hidden valley lake. you had the showers, the cloud cover w he go further north up to clear lake and still some wet pavement for you, kelseyville. but as we widen it out, it is evaporating and sunshine and warmth open the way. they have been light overnight but at sunrise and sunset, they begin to pick up. and the first create their own winds. and about 55, 60%. that's good news but it will get dryer throughout the day as the temperatures increase. right here we are looking at upper 80s and near 90s again with a big cool down tomorrow. here's the wind profile with most of the winds from 15 to 20 miles an hour throughout the day before they settle down throughout the overnight hours. here's a look at th

abc reporter leyla gulen spoke with don johnson, whose roll also ventures behind the lens. >> reporterhe executive producer of the series. how do you do the acting alongside producing the series? >> acting is still my joy, my bliss, but being an executive producer is a larger palette. >> you can catch all the grit, corruption, booms and bust when "blood and oil" premieres right here on abc7 tonight at 9:00. >>> up next, if you are flying in or out of the minneapolis airport, this is what you will see. the reason behind the giant masterpiece and how long it took to plant it. ♪ ♪ yoplait. the smooth and creamy yogurt your whole family loves. yoplait original with no artificial sweeteners, no artificial flavors, and no high fructose corn syrup. >>> people flying in and out of minneapolis are in for a treat. check this out. a landscaper recreated a giant version of vincent van gogh's famous olive trees in a nearby field. stan herd started planting and arrangin plants about five months ago and used crops, rocks, mulch and soil to make this art. it was commissioned by the minneapolis institu

let's get a check of traffic with leyla gulen. >> we have an accident as well.k at the bay bridge toll plaza, we have quite the crowd gathering just before you hit the metering lielgts. i will tell you they have not turned on. once you get across the bridge and into san francisco, that's where you have some trouble. a new accident gumming up the commute. do expect to to see some delays as you leave to get on to the extension as well. . i'll keep you updated. >>> developing news, an investigation is underway after another inmate died at the santa clara county jail. matt keller is live in san jose with the latest. >> reporter: the sheriffs office is following protocol for deploying detectives and contacting the district attorney's office and the medical examiner's office as well. in this case, we still don't know the cause of a man was found unresponsive around 10:30 yesterday morning when staff started cpr. fire and par to the jail, but he was pronounced dead just after 11:00 a.m. this death is receiving greater scrutiny because of another death a month ago. thre

. >> for tickets go to our website leyla gulen, abc7 news. >> lisa, our weather has been much more tolerable, as well? >> yeah. they have some rain up there in the valley fire. anywhere from just trace amounts to a tenth of an inch. so, yeah, that is certainly some good news. the relative humidity has increased. the winds, of course, erratic around the fire, but we are looking at a little bit of light rain in here. it's not going to last but it is helping the situation out there. 64 degrees. 65% relative humidity with the wind out of the south. and right now it's not moving around too much, the wind. but it will be throughout the latter part of the morning and the evening hours. the next 24 hours you will notice -- en the next hour we will be up to 18 miles an hour and decreasing then. another burse of wind throughout the late and early morning hours of monday. so this certainly creates some problems there. but the rain and the cooler weather helping out. live doppler 7hd where you will notice right where our sweep is on top of mount st. helena. we covered in the green from cobb mountain thr

leyla gulen spoke with don johnson, whose roll also ventures behind the lens. >> you are also the executiveducer of the series. how do you do the acting alongside producing the series? >> acting is still my joy, my bliss, but being an executive producer is a larger palette. >> you can catch all the grit, corruption, booms and bust when "blood and oil" premieres right here on abc7 tonight at 9:00. >>> up next, if you are flying in or out of the minneapolis airport, this is what you will see. the reason behind the giant masterpiece and how long it took to plant it. >> 6:25. paula joins us from new york to tell us what is coming up at 7:00 on "good morning america." good morning, paula. >> good morning, everyone. coming up on gma this sunday it's the final day of pope francis' historic visit to the u.s. this morning we are live from philadelphia where he bringsa story of the moment the pope blessed a disabled boy and his family. and what it was like performing for the pope in a concert. and plus two sisters attacked in their home by a crazed intruder. and sun sister sustaining stab wounds. the

meteorologist leyla gulen. >>> if you saw it i heard it was spectacular, i've seen pictures.that's a look as the full moon as it looks like a spotlight i will you lum nagt the low clouds and fog beneath it. it is definitely a gorgeous sight. we do have some fog in certain areas making visibility for your commute a little tricky. make sure you use the low people's booems this morning. cooler conditions today. still going to be rather warm, warming up as october begins. as we head toward the middle to end of the week you will see those warmer conditions. flags being unfurled along the embarcadero, a little breezy and temperatures going to be mild just about everywhere. >>> we're going to go to the peninsula with a sig alert in effect between rangsdorf and san antonio road. i'm showing you our app which shows the obvious big backup here. very low traffic obviously. traffic jam backed now past highway 85 all the way to 237. big rig and two lanes, apparently it lost its trailer and a couple cars slammed into that. you might want to try 280 as an at senate route this morning. >>> s

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i saw leyla gulen looking at the maze and we will see what she has. >> we have been trying to track c.h.pa fire truck and we are focused from emeryville looking to the metering lights toward the toll plaza and we had the flashing lights turned off turning into a parking lot and that is where the accident we reporting is situated. the person was a hit-and-run accident and three vehicles were involved and one person was expensing chest pains so there could be injuries involved and an plan could show up shortly. that will cause spectator slowing but to show you what we are talking about near the grand avenue ramp toward westbound 80 we are seeing more delaying through emeryville and, also, through 580 pushing in the westbound direction so be aware you have time that is going to be tacked on to the commute. muni and bart, no delays and we will look at the south bay commute in my next report. >> the long legal sag da between ellen pao and the venture capital firm over discrimination is over. we have news that the firm will no longer demand she pay $260,000 in legal fees, after she dropped the

. >> here's leyla gulen with some ideas to explore where you live. >> folks looking to soak up the lastof summer should head to the monterey county fair. this year's theme, farm fresh fun and celebrates one of california's most important industries, agriculture. the fair runs through labor day. meanwhile, the last blast of summer is being captured at the 45th annual millbrae art and wine festival. this year the pulsating rhythm of the big easy comes to the bay area. enjoy live music, food and wine during the mardi gras inspired party. >>> and finallying the percussive beat of brazil will be in berkeley this sunday. brazilian day, come dressed in the traditional attire. for more information about these and -- events where you live go to ours website, abc7news.com. >>> abc 7 news at 4:00 does continue. may the fourth be with you. star wars frenzy is about to hit toy stores here in the bay area and across the country. >>> plus how this new smart sign could make for a smoother commute for drivers in a well-known bay area traffic trouble spot. >>> and the face of heartache. today a 3-year-ol

. >> meteorologist leyla gulen. >> thank you for the extra degree here. are starting with another look at our sutro tower cam. you can see the pro greg's of the cloud layers coming over san francisco. another finger of fog that is bearing down on us. we are looking at a couple degrees cooler than the last week or so. it's been pretty warm. this is going to cover us a little relief. still on the warm side but cooling will continue. i have have your full accuweather seven-day forecast coming up. >>> it looks like metering lights have been turned on at the bay bridge toll plaza. traffic starting to stack up as usual, though, if you can carpool those fast track lanes are looking pretty good -- i should say the commuter lanes are looking good. to the peninsula, this is san antonio, a couple lanes blocked here and i'm starting to see traffic stacked up towards 237. we have a big rig and a couple cars that mixed it up in lanes three and four. >>> 5:00 o 30. middletown schools are set to reopen since the first time the valley fire exploded two weeks ago, middleto

leyla gulen has the forecast. >>> seasonable, cooler than we've experienced.-70s to the mid-80s for most neighborhoods. the accuweather forecast, temperatures continue decline through wednesday, but the start of october shows temperatures climbing back up. sue? >> san rafael, an earlier sent is gone. a motorcycle accident, an hour drive from highway 4 into the maze. >>> sue, thank you jv. >>> coming up on "good morning america" could, a trendy hair-style welcome to subway, what can i make for you? how about our new flavor-packed italian hero, loaded with three authentic italian deli meats. including our new spiced capicola, our new cracked-pepper-seasoned mortadella and our always-delicious spicy genoa salami. enjoy this amazing taste combination on freshly baked bread, toasted with melty provolone, tomatoes and oregano. the new italian hero won't be here long, so try one today. subway. eat fresh. ♪ ♪ >>> good morning, america. it's 8:00 a.m. tragedy on the football field. a star high school quarterback dead after a routine hit during a game. big questions now

. >>> let's get a check on the morning commute can with leyla gulen. >> we're going to check to see howwe hone in in, we have a severe accident. chp is saying to avoid between thornton avenue for the next few hours. we'll let you know when roads reopen. >>> good morning, everybody. sunshine out there. it's going to be a lot of it, but the breezes will temper our temperatures. 60s at the coast. 70s around the bay. 80 in the north bay and inland east bay. tomorrow we'll be even cooler, faster breezes. summer returns this weekend. >> coming up on "good morning america," how sisters wiped away debt in just over a year. their simple secrets that can help you are more likely to have a to frsuccessful future.e born talking and reading to children in their first years has a huge impact on what they do with the rest of their lives. the fewer words they hear, the greater their chances of dropping out of school and getting into trouble. talk. read. sing. your words have the power to shape their world. learn more at first5california.com/parents it's a good looking car. ? this is the model rear end

. >>> let's get a check on the morning commute with leyla gulen. >> we are going to be taking a lookt your drive where the commute is tough. that is a beautiful sight of the golden gate bridge with the lovely layer of fog and clouds. but i can tell you you're going to have to slow down as you drive across into san francisco because of that fog it doesn't look like it's going to be clearing after the morning commute. >> when we come back, are more likely to have a to frsuccessful future.e born talking and reading to children in their first years has a huge impact on what they do with the rest of their lives. the fewer words they hear, the greater their chances of dropping out of school and getting into trouble. talk. read. sing. your words have the power to shape their world. learn more at first5california.com/parents >>> check it out. weather window showing the changes taking place at the coast and san francisco. out of the heat advisory, but the rest of us still going to be dangerously hot today with a spare the air. milder weekend, clouds, humidity all coming our way. here you go 1

leyla gulen, how is it looking? >> it's looking busy here.because of an accident. as we take a look further to the west, we have a pretty decent drive along highway 24 corridor if you're heading in the eastbound direction. here's a look at the san mateo bridge. busy as you make it out of hayward into foster city. >> we're waiting to see the sunshine in some places. meteorologist mike n [female announcer] if the most challenging part of your day is the staying awake part... ( gun shot ) sleep train has your ticket to a better night's sleep. because when brands compete, you save during mattress price wars. and through labor day, save up to $400 on beautyrest and posturepedic. get interest-free financing until 2019 on tempur-pedic. plus, helpful advice from the sleep experts. but this special financing offer ends labor day at sleep train. ♪ sleep train ♪ your ticket to a better night's sleep ♪ go get help, boy. go get help. go get help! right now! if you're a cat, you ignore people. it's what you do. if you want to save fifteen percent or more o

. >>> and now for an update on the traffic with leyla gulen. >> we had an earlier sigalert involving southbound side of 101 happened at alexander avenue. backups still remain from 580. but now we have a new crash involving a bike that fell off of a car. now we have one hour from highway 37 to san francisco. kristen? >>> thank you, leyla. we'll check out the >>> i'm abc 7 meteorologist drew tuma. the exploratory camera showing a fair amount of clouds up above and we are cool in the 50s to lower 60s at this hour. the accuweather seven-day forecast shows partly cloudy today. a chance of wednesday showers into thursday morning. now back to "good morning america." [ cheers and applause ] >>> welcome back to "gma," and look who's here in times square this morning, cindy crawford doing some autographs. she has a brand-new book out all about her life and career and the lessons she's learned along the way. that is coming up. but another big book right now. let's go inside to robin and amy. >> please do, george. it's a very big day for our "gma" family. amy's new memoir, "better," is out today