market looking for replacements point baby maybe paying more money for crude oil as a result of the melia the market price of oil around the world goes up in light of the sanctions that of course is going to impact on the consumer as well as refiners. and long time pets could pfizer if donald trump has been released on bail after being indicted on several charges more just tends to tension came as possibly ongoing one of investigation into alleged russian collusion. and has the details. well roger stone long time republican strategist going all the way back to the nixon era apparently in the early hours of the morning he was arrested we now have a twenty four page indictment from the f.b.i. and from the federal courts he's essentially being charged with making false statements on multiple occasions witness tampering as well as obstruction now what's interesting is that this arrest is pretty clearly coming down as part of the bob muller investigation into alleged collusion between the trump campaign in the twenty sixteen election and rush however the word russia does not show up at any poi

raffaella mandelman, supervisor vallie brown and president president of the board of supervisors, meliabeing here. [applause] today, we are recognizing this important week by lighting up city hall in the trans- flag colours. blue, white and pink and if you are lucky to get one of these pens, may be asked anthony, i think he has a few extra. as well as raising the transgendered flag, which we just did, outside of the front of city hall. these are symbols that recognize our commitment to protecting the rights of all san franciscans. in these challenging times, i am so proud to be a mayor of a city that celebrates our diversity and our rich history with our trans- community. from our roots as a first city in the country to honor transgendered date, a remembrance to today, where we have the first office of transgender initiative. and a great leader in claire. as i look around, i think about the challenges facing us as a nation and as a safety. i am reminded, constantly, of the resilience of the trans community. we have a federal administration that attacks our most vulnerable communities, t

i want to ask president of the board of supervisors, melia cohen to say a few words. [cheers and applause] >> what a politician that doesn't want to talk? [laughter] >> good morning, everyone to. today is an exciting day. i don't know what else i could possibly say peered the mayor covered it all. this is just a monumental occasion. i do have one challenge that i want to acknowledge the board members who will be voting on this. is incredibly important and we need to put our political differences aside and remember who we are elected to serve. that needs to be at the forefront of our hearts and mind every single day. this is not a mere proposal. this is not a board of supervisors proposal. this is a proposal for san franciscans. that is all i have to say peered thank you. [cheers and applause] >> thank you president cohen. congratulations on being elected as a member of the board of equalization for the state of california. [cheers and applause] >> next i want to bring up not just a community advocate for housing and affordable housing in general, but also someone who

. >>> since we're dry out there right now, melia, how are the roads looking? >> that is helping me for re. a couple of problems up in ederick. outer loop near route 1 with the left side blocked by debris, that is now out of the way. no issue on the beltway if you're headed out any time soon. eastbound 50 before 15 left side blocked by a crash. car off the road and into the median. southbound 270, no problem. 70 down to the spur take you 2 7 look. it's over. i love you, but i'm not in love with you. she says i can't see you anymore. find furniture you'll love at... ...havertys year end sale. -now held over!t ee financing for 5 years. hurry in before it's over! these deals are break-up worthy. havertys. life looks good. >>> you're watching"news 4 toda >>> welcome back. 5:23 this morning, new details on a plane to e traffic jams and possibly expand the beltway and 270. >> the maryland department of transportation has received more than 2,000 comments only on 4 scott mcfarland has what some are saying and the fig why no highway. >> reporter: sam ellis's town house

so that concludes my report, but katy and jane and melia in absentia, it has really been a pleasure working with you on the t.a. [applause] >> if i may, through the chair? >> yes. >> i wanted to echo your comments and appreciation to our outgoing commissioners. it has been a pleasure and a privilege of working with each of you on behalf of our entire staff and prior years of staff. is our honor to provide you with these commemorative prints to help with joe she can fondly remember your years on the t.a. commissioner tang, thank you for serving as our vice chair for many years. you also let the finance committee back when we had the committees for several years. you lead safety initiatives on the west side, the sunset boulevard project, 19th avenue , ocean beach master plan program of projects which is very large and complex. safer schools, as the chair mentioned, west side transit hubs, and school transportation. we will carry forward a lot of that work and you can be assured that will go on. we wish you all the best in your next endeavour. and chair kim, thank you so much for being a co-au

. >>> let's head to chuck and melia now to get you wednesday started here. most schools and offices opening on time, little more crowded o the roads today. melissa will talk to us about that. chuck, tell us about numbers this morning. foremperatures in the teens most neighborhoods this morning. certainly very, very cold. h seatters on high this morning. only 14 degrees right now out of dulln airport. 16 louden, 16 for montgomery county.ah shenan valley relativel mild. 25 in fredericks burg and saint dry's countyn to a 21 degrees start. your commuter forecast, plan on teens and low0s here for the next couple of hours. side streets and sidewalks are still very icy in spots. temperatures will be above freezing before lunchtime and will be above freezing all afternoon today. so that is certainly welcome news. don't be like me,on't just clean off half your car. clean off the whole thing, that includes tro , everybody. just drives me crazy. when i treat this out, i get a lot of positive feedback. may have to go to some social media shaming tomorrow. don't forget t