let's check in with mike inouye on a casual friday. >> no tie fry. no tie-ups on the freeway as well. we were talking about the funeral for the fallen firefighters. watch mission and the vicinity for surface street traffic. from 4:00 to 6:00, a full closure from the 280 interchange. 101 will be your alternate heading out of the city after 3:00. use the 101 route. if you want to use 280 head over there. it's the easiest way around all of this. a huge back up expected. look at the other side of the bay right now. the flow of traffic into the city. no major issues. it is friday. 4:39, almost 4:40. the get away should start around 2:30 or 3:00. back to you. >> i noticed a lot of people on 101 this morning. >> maybe folks want to get out early. >> they were all over the road. a couple lanes at times. it's 4:40 now. a judge is putting the breaks on a construction project. cal trans will have to stop construction until at least june 23rd so a judge can decide on environmental issues. they say it will destroy frogs, salmon and other animals. niles conditiany

get you to work with mike inouye. >> 64, 66, that's the speed sensor. a blip showing up the same spot as the last few weeks. not as extensive as we've seen. we have seen speeds in the 50 around airway and portola. eastbound away from the dublin interchange heading into dublin and livermore. should be clear in a few minutes. i'll give you an update. >> thanks very much. >>> beaten but not broken. the bay area doctors trying to save bryan stow's life will give an update how he's doing. christie smith is live at the east bay hospital where the fan has been recovering for about a month now. good morning. >> reporter: i just called the media line at the hospital to bubble check and they still have bryan stow listed in critical condition this morning. we're expected to get some more specific information when the chief of neurosurgery speaks out about the 42-year-old paramedic from santa cruz who suffered a traumatic brain injury. the giants fan was beaten in a horrible attack at giants stadium march 31st. following the ordeal, stow has received an amazing sho

let's get to you work on time with mike inouye. >> good morning. some folks have been at work overnight. that's why we have the maze, approaching the toll plaza, fine and a light volume of traffic. i'm going to zoom in north of jack lenon square. 880 to eastbound 980 t connector ramp we'll see that, overnight construction so be prepared to take the detour they have for you. castro over to eastbound 880. they are repaving a number of ramps here down to the coliseum. we have a live look south of where the construction zone ends. no problems as far as the flow there. but they are putting on more asphalt on the top. that's great news south toward san mateo bridge no issues. smooth over the water. >> 4:40. coming up a danville teen trapped under a mountain of sand. how he survived for 15 minutes without air and what doctors are doing. they came, they hacked and they conquered. now they are no more a. group of computer hackers calling it quits. is your personal information any safer? you're looking at a live picture of the toll plaza there. we'll be back

let's get you to work on time with mike inouye. >> good morning. we'll take you out to livermore, the build continues out of the altamont pass. the indicators are red. averaging about 46, 45 miles per hour through that stretch over to the dublin interchange. the exclamation point, the construction on northbound 68 -- ver to eastbound 580 that has been cleared up all roadways are clear through the area but cars causing slowing. we have a tree down not far from there. hayward, about two miles south of paloverde. folks are getting by on the shoulder. a slow drive if that's where you're headed south of 580. a disabled vehicle. it's around fraga. a live look out there we'll see how things are at the san mateo bridge. smooth drive to the peninsula. we'll end with the bay bridge toll plaza. there is a link to the dump the pump day and they send you to the facebook page where you upload photos. >> mad at the price at the pump. you could win $500 of tickets. 6:12. still to come on "today in the bay" bay, a murky area for victims of flash flood. why financia

mike inouye is tracking everything. 9:00 a.m. tuesday, continues to rain.ming down until 4:00 p.m. through the fairfield area, novato. the front slides south and starts to break apart. the system will ride to the north on a jet stream and will pull the cold front up with. we're going to deal with at least eight or nine hours of steady rain over the bay area. you saw that very, very active radar and it's intensifying every time i check. we're going to keep updateing you. i'm going to stay here until 1:30. we have the potential for strong storms associated with this stronger thunderstorm we could see tornadic rotation, a very slight chance. we're not going to get our guard down. so someone who never lets his guard down, our mikey. >> what's that? hey. just kidding. you should be here when they hand off between rob and christina. there is a ceremony. we're looking to highway 4. the build, speeds below 20 all the way over to where we get the clearing and then still slower now through pittsburg again. the gradual slowing through the area indicates heavier flow.

we check in with mike inouye. mike. >> thank you.e all take this opportunity to thank those we often take for granted. the funeral services are at st. mary's cathedral. closures for geary around webster and goff. goff is parallel to vaness, the major cut through through the city. it's going to force more folks over there as well. starting at 9:00 a.m. all the way to 3:00 when it will let out and a procession will begin. heading up on 280, full closure for 280 from 101 down to daley city from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. stay clear. use 101 heading down 380 cutting back to 280. stay clear from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. b.a.r.t. is contributing saying leave the last car for firefighters heading to the funeral as well. that request made by b.a.r.t. board president. laura, back to you. >> it's a nice gesture. remember to stay with nbc bay area for live coverage of the firefighter's funeral. we'll be on air at 12:30. on our nonstop channel comcast 186 or digital 11-2 or on our website, www.nbcbayarea.com. >>> a funeral mass will be held for a 3-month-old ba

now, let's get you to work with mike inouye. >> good morning. i talk slowing trends. it's holding up now. livermore, a nice, easy drive. we are talking higher temperatures over the next week. wow. 14 minutes, not a problem now. things are very clear as you head through livermore and the dublin interchange and continuing through caster valley. more folks hit the road. averages change. we are looking at 880 and 92. the transition over the san mateo bridge. light volume of traffic over the bay westbound with the taillights away from us. eastbound with headlights. wind is not a major issue now. we are looking at northbound speed sensors with an easy drive. 17 from bear creek to the summit. the drain repair work continues for close to a year. the golden gate bridge, 101 coming down. you can see the low clouds. you can barely make them out. it's an issue. christina is talking low visibility. >> hopefully, it won't affect folks on the commute. 5:11 now. california is stepping in on at&t's bid to buy t-mobile. that's coming up in a live report. >>> three months after the tsun

let's get you to work now with mike inouye. >> hey, ladies, i go hey ladies. that's different.e go to highway 4 where we already see the slowing. the speeds are dipping a little after 5:00. there's an early start for the slowing even though it's only 5:30 now. a live look out shows you sunol. southbound 680 over into fremont out of sunol. we are watching that to see if visibility issues develop. back to you. >> thank you. it's 5:31 now. this morning, a sneak peek at the high-tech ambulances. a new company is taking over emergency service. not everyone is happy about the change. damian trujillo is live in san jose with the newer emergency vehicles headed out. good morning. >> reporter: good morning, laura. the new ambulances hit the streets of the south bay beginning on july 1. you can see they are much bigger than the old ambulances from amr out there hitting the streets. rural metro is the name of the company. they took over the contract in the south bay. these will be the ambulances that will respond to your home in the south bay, if you dial 911. there are 55 ambulances in t

right now let's get you to work on time when it's still cool out there with mike inouye. good morning, mike. >> good morning. we'll take to you the maps and the maze. we have construction, the 23rd avenue on ramp to 880 is closed for a half hour. 880 here is clear tcht construction closed at the 92 interchange until a few minutes ago. coming off of the san mateo bridge you have the eastbound 92 connector separated from hesperian. over at tennis son you should be fine. >> thank you. new this morning, oakland police going into hour six of what appears a stand-off with an armed suspect. christie smith is live with the latest. good morning. >> reporter: good morning. right now three blocks of cairo road are closed behind yellow police tape. in the last five minutes we've seen quite a bit of police activity. until this time we have been here maybe an hour it has been silent. since then we've seen a few officers and s.w.a.t. team members walking around here on cairo road. i spoke with one officer who said it appears this may be coming to an end. how, though, we don't know. oakla

let's get you to work with mike inouye. >> the onshore flow might affect visibility. the conditions for 4 changing. the 62 on the right, that's going to change because the speed indicators turn to yellow a couple seconds ago so that's indicating speeds in the 50s. your 5:30 kickoff for the slow drive through antioch. the bay bridge toll plaza, no backup yet but we see the haze developing and more cars heading through as well so we'll watch it. it's a thursday, we should get good slowing about 6:00 or 6:15. >> thank you. 5:31 now. a new report suggests fewer homeowners are going through foreclosure. while that might sound like good news, experts suggest it may be due to banks temporarily putting foreclosure proceedings on hold. home prices dropped another 10% but there is kind of an amazing bright spot. bob redell joins us live from palo alto to tell us. very unique. good mornings, bob. >> reporter: good morning. silicon valley home to the giants of technology industry have bucked that trend, they have defied the economic gravity is pulling down home prices in other ca

right now, get you to work on time with mike inouye. >> send her out there again? here to the toll plaza where metering lights on slow down the berkeley curve, there's the toll plaza itself building all the way back towards west grand avenue and off the 880 overpass to the left of the screen. a live look at the golden gate bridge, contending with low clouds as sun starts to dry out roadways. a couple patches in the shade maybe with puddles. watch those off ramps carefully. back to you. >> governor brown expected to sign the budget passed by legislature. live outside the state capital in sacramento for more. good morning. >> reporter: good morning. a new budget awaiting the governor's signature, although it does not mean cuts to state programs are done quite yet. in fact, we might see more cuts to spending in california if these increased tax revenues that lawmakers are depending on don't materialize. they were here until late last night, after 9:00 p.m., still deliberating, still trying to keep redevelopment agencies from being eliminated. the budget passed by demo

let's get you to work with mike inouye. >> could always use a big-time dry out, some roads slick from overnight rains. right now we'll focus on the city where we had closure. overnight closure from highway 1, northbound 101, construction project going on. crews should just about be clearing now for the transition but for the meantime use alternates next 10 to 15 minutes. we'll follow the rest of traffic. back to you. >> thanks, mike. >>> 5:01, presidential campaign trail is busy. several republicans on the road taking aim at president obama and each other and facing criticism themselves. for the latest we go live to "today in the bay's" tracie potts on capitol hill. good morning, tracie, lots of ground to cover. >> reporter: absolutely. let's start with michele bachmann for the second day campaigning hoping to focus on the issues. what's really following her is whether or not she profited up to $50,000 from a family farm that was subsidized by the government, su government,. they said my husband and i didn't make money from the farm. financial disclosure records indicate otherwise. th

let's check your drive with mike inouye. >> good morning, christina. we'll take you out to 880, the coliseum, things are moving nicely right now. no major issues aside from the fact we have to warn you that overnight 880 from here up into downtown is going to get what's called reskinning work, working on the asphalt between downtown -- downtown oakland and the sol see yum and some of the off ramps are going to be affected by that so keep that in mind as you pass through the area. i'll let you know about extended closures. back to you. >> thank you, mike. 5:00 now. there are about 7,000 homeless people in santa clara county. of those 2,000 are chronically homeless. this morning hundreds of volunteers hope to change that. today in the bay's bob redell is live at west gate church in san jose to show us how. bob, you're not alone this morning. >> reporter: yes, good morning to you there, marla. right now what they are doing is briefing the volunteers who will be going out today, tomorrow and wednesday morning to look for these people without homes. this is

just like mike inouye. >> try to fix me and i keep coming back, broken as ever. could get folks to stop driving on the roads they would be nice all the time. talking about brentwood, i'm looking south, two issues. livermore, 580 going to get beat up. a lot of traffic heading through the area. if you're heading out of this area east, watch 580 around byron highway, through tracy, we got a call from the battalion chief, they finished battling a 5-acre fire. it's under control. you might see smoke. 580 open out of the area or into the area through tracy. the south bay moves nicely. downtown about noon they are going to start closing streets because of music in the park as is typical on a thursday during the summer. on 280 north of 85, up along the peninsula on the west side you see it on the left. no major issues. not a lot of scenery. it's beautiful if you drive through the area. let's go from the drive over, 92, slowing over 101 as well as off 280 at the transition for the last few minutes but it's sorting itself out. a live shot shows you what things are like nor

right now mike inouye. >> i have to update the bay bridge toll plaza. a live look shows the camera has been turned to the incline. flashing lights moving to the side. we had lanes blocked. involving three cars, past the median. it looks like traffic is flowing up the incline. the backup to the toll plaza, no metering lights yet. we'll end with the maps, san francisco, the slower drive across the bridge, also the good news, muni is recovering, the n and the j lines have recovered. service has been restored. we should see no further problems but we'll track this carefully over the morning. >> 6:12. still to come, in bad company. phillip garrido new on the block we tbout his on. infamous new neighbor. [ man ] did we get anything good? sweetie i think you need a little extra fiber in your diet. fiber makes me sad. oh common. i dare you to taste one hint of fiber in fiber one. oh, i'd be able to tell. why don't i just eat this bag? and how can you talk to me about fiber when you are eating a candybar. you enjoy that. i am. [ male announcer ] fiber beyond rec

mike inouye and christina lauren were out there pulling weeds and helping others. they took out some nonnative plants to help restore the natural habitat there. we'll see you back here tonight at 6:00. same-sex marriage. what both sides are saying now. >>> sudden impact. that deadly collision between a big rig and amtrak train. just whatt wrong. >>> high alert. a critical moment in the flood zone tonight as the river reaches historic heights. >>> and to the rescue. an incredible outpouring for the other victims of one of the worst tornados on record. tonight, they're going home. captions paid for by nbc-universal television >>> good evening. the state of new york is bracing for an expected marriage boom following last night's historic vote by law makers to legalize same-sex marriage here. by this time next month, gay couples will be free to wed in new york, something they are unable legally to do in all but five other states in the nation's capitol. the bill's passage reflected the national debate that still rages over same-sex marriage. peter alexander is in green

mike inouye, how's it looking out there? >> you just heard the chopper overhead and actually we do have a live shot. the full freeway closure continues for 880 northbound. let's get a shot from our chopper. it looks like some folks got out of that red track. there's caltrans vehicles as well as a few sweeper trucks and they are getting ready to open this. a full freeway closure. traffic is backed up as you're approaching 980. folks are forced to 980 and then to 580 towards the toll plaza. we do have the full freeway closure continuing. chp is poised and ready for that to reopen. it does look like all of the sweeper activity has cleared. there's the backup. we're following this, laura, as we hope this will open in the next few minutes because the brunt of traffic really starting to have an impact on that downtown commute. 580, expect more traffic as big rigs are allowed there. >> we'll check back with you. >>> activists will be gathering in oakland's fruitvale bart station protesting the release of johan mehserle. a judge is

as mike inouye and i were just talking about, it's still slick in spots, right? >> sun hasn't dried things out. sun asleep with most of our viewers. looking at the roadways, approach to the bay bridge, still construction on the lower decca construction zone. lots of changes going on. that's why they needed to declare that. one lane blocked. construction for the caldecott tunnel. should be picking up right now. we do have one in each direction open. scott, the rest of the bay area, light construction because of that rain crews weren't able to get out last night. >> mike, thank you. >>> this morning we're following developments from the north bay where coast guard rushed to the aid of a capsized commercial fishing boat. today in the east bay's kristi smith is live in san francisco with that. good morning, christy. >> good morning to you. what a night for three people out fishing for crab near the cliff house in san francisco. their boat capsized sending them into water the coast guard tells me was 55 degrees at the time. this is a commercial fishing boat, 49 foot l

i've got a little bit of a tan but i think nobody changed more than mike inouye. good morning. >> no one has. yes, good morning. let's head out to the south bay. a full look at it. we have one minor problem, northbound 680, capital an accident on the shoulder. the big problem we're telling you about has been in mountain view. that cleared. i got off the phone with chp. there was a sigalert at highway 85. that is clear. let's look at your approach through livermore. westbound 580 through the altamont pass. seeing a little bit of slowing but not too bad. and let's go out live to the bay bridge. metering lights aren't turned on this early, there is no real backup so that's a look at traffic. we'll toss it back to you. >> thank you much. the house back in session today and congressman anthony weiner will not be there. he has announced he'll take time off to get help after admitting he had inappropriate relationships with several women on the internet. today in the bay's tracie potts takes a look. >> i don't have anything more. >> this is saturday. >> we all support yo

another vision, mike inouye hopping into a pool. >> hey, that'll wake folks up, like a bad dream, you know, like when you're falling. let's look over here at construction. this is eastbound highway 4 typical through antioch and that will clear up before 5:00. 242 with a little construction but no slowing there. between those two spots on 242 and 680 there's a new accident on the northbound side at main street off of 680. sounds like one lane might be blocked. we'll follow that. the approach to the maze moving just fine. over to the peninsula, we do have a deadly accident southbound 101 at oregon expressway blocking three lanes. we did get video. this is from a few minutes ago. a deadly accident where a pedestrian was hit. the coroner has been called to the scene. chp hopes to have the lanes open by this morning's commute but so far haven't given any official reopening. getting over to the peninsula or from the peninsula back to the east bay, highway 92, the san mateo bridge moves smoothly over to 880. no major slowing right now in that portion right now. >>> 4:41 now. fire crews still

mike inouye, when we have the warmer weather, as you know, the two-wheeled motorcycles we see more and more on the road. >> and the can-ams, the three-wheeled vehicles. a great note, listen and watch out there. you may hear the sounds and not see the vehicles. a quick shot past the coliseum. the flashing lights are clearing up the construction from high street. yesterday, we saw big slowing. today, a bit of a break. we don't see anything going on as far as the sensors in the area. this is off 880, westbound 92. we have the accident over on the shoulder. the car went up on the hillside. they have a new tow truck with cable. i'll let you know if they have to close any lanes. the south bay is looking nice in the area. highway 17 has drainage clearing. it's going to take 18 months. overnight, right about now, one lane closing in each direction. >> good to know. thank you very much. >>> a live report on the news before the bell is next including whether interest rates are going up in the future. thncemquig tent.ncodenemoday. >>> plus, caught on tape. last week's tornado as it touches down i

i want to check in with mike inouye. >> we'll give folks an idea. the rest of the free ways. this is north and east of the intersection. it's near downtown, just east of san jose state campus. this is what i'm told is the surround and drown strategy by fire strategy. they are around the structure and trying to keep the names under control. you see all of the fire trucks, this is affecting twefrnth, 12ch, avoid the area if you can. santa clara is main through downtown. that sounds unaffected aside from the additional traffic. a lighter volume, just 6:00 in the morning so just getting up and out of their houses. on this day also the fire, the smoke dying down but it's a share the air day. we encourage folks not to drive if they continue have to. we do what we can. >> we are facing triple digit temperatures. i want to check the forecast with christina. >> good morning. we've got the triple digits back on the map. look at your noon temperatures where we expect your temperatures to end up as you break for lunch, 94 in fair field. well on the way to 103. 93 livermore. i've got thos

now, let's get to work with mike inouye. >> i love the forecast.folks are going to love the traffic at present. things are going to change for both of us. we are looking toward san francisco. there was emergency construction closing the onramp. i heard it just cleared. it's better news getting out of the city. tonight, giants are playing. hopefully the weather is going to be great for the games. we have a lice look at the seven day. we get a live look at the bay bridge toll plaza. mist in the air. actually a little bit of gray skies. they are starting to clear up. the digital camera is showing unusual stuttering going on. traffic is moving smoothly. we look at the travel times, a smooth flow here. wind advisory for the bay bridge. the camera is shaking from time to time. >> thank you, mike. it's 5:40 now. oakland police trying to make sure the city streets are safer. one man announces his presidential conditioned si. cyclists getting up early this morning for a ride down california's coastline. the sun is making an appearance. 5:40 now. we share. s

mike inouye. >> continual changes livermore, 21-minute drive, speeds in the 30s and 40s where the speed sensor around vasco road. heading to the dublin interchange. the rest of the approach to the maze looking clear. we do have surprise toss tell you about. i'll show you that coming up, tracking 880, embark dcaderoemb accident needs to clear. pretty heavy over there on wednesday. back to you. >> 6:30, request denied. this the answer to santa cruz county leaders looking for federal aid to repair flood damage areas. "today in the bay's" marla tellez joins us with an update. good morning, marla. >> reporter: good morning, laura. the flooding happened here almost three months ago. you know what, these business owners along quopt, a avenue, the main strip in capitola have not forgotten, many posting signs on their business story front saying we're raising money for the flood relief efforts. this business, welcome to the beach has posted three photographs, take a look at capitola avenue where we're standing today. completely flooded, inundated with a surge of water. the state put in a request

let's get you to work with mike inouye. >> good morning. good morning. we're looking to the south bay where we have a smooth drive. the speed sensors registering in the northbound direction. highway 101 some overnight construction tonight. lasting through sunday night. tonight, saturday and sunday night there may abfull closure. right around tully they are continuing construction through the area. you'll be routed off and on with a posted detour. that should be cleared by 530 check on monday morning in time for the monday commute. i'll post details. highway 17, that's right now. construction blocking a lane because of the drain repair work. a couple of slow zones as well. 17 to the north, 880 through oakland, we'll look at that. folks heading over there so be aware of show times posted on that light-up sign. livermore, smooth through the westbound direction. here is the orange shows you slowing. if you see an orange circle on the roadway, avoid. that's where it's slow. it's a smooth shot. you can call me all the time. >> you do. i do. i text you. 5:10. w

i've got your full forecast, let's take you to work with mike inouye. >> we're going to take you out to livermore where we have slowing. 17 minute drive now. this looks like mostly green but we have this area at airway that has had the slowing. it has gotten more severe but also the accident, first reported came in of a semitruck versus a small pickup truck. it was reported westbound 580 at the dublin interchange. another report came in, eastbound at the same location, not sure which location it was. watching for updates. this is not a good spot. we could have a problem for the tri-valley. >> thank you, mike. we'll call it an all night at city hall. they want to be sure to get a seat in the council chambers for the afternoon's special meeting for pension reform for city employees. we have a live look this morning. folks with their sleeping bags up early. what mayor chuck reed and the council decide the do could set the groundwork for how much money it could save in retirement reform. earlier this week san jose police and firefighter union actually agreed to a framework for negotiatio

check your drive now with mike inouye. >> never want to see meteorologists excited, got the high, the rain. highway 4, we know this is pretty typical. 11 miles per hour registering off hillcrest, the big point area, the very clear drive holding steady for walnut creek interchange 680 and 24, an easy drive through the maze. earlier debris at the toll plaza reported cleared from the lanes, great news. no metering lights. a's play at the coliseum, live look passing the coliseum now seeing the volume of traffic holding steady for nimitz building up on the northbound side as the sun comes up we don't see major slowing. speeds close to 50s and 60s throughout oakland. another live look south. headlights heading south to interchange where headlights get turned off crossing the bay. a bright look across the bay. no major problems on the peninsula either. great flow so far. >> bright day on wall street as another ipo from a bay area company will be trading on wall street today. we'll check the numbers for you. 6:12 right now. also new rules for companies that make your sunscreen. how it's all c

the full forecast in moments, let's get traffic with mike inouye. >> thank you. speed sensors showing a nice commute. sig alert declared because of an accident, overturned truck up 87 towards san carlos towards downtown san jose. only one lane blocked, no injuries. much better situation than we thought originally. but a sig alert declared for the area. we'll track this. meanwhile the golden gate bridge. there's steamy conditions. warmer weather, of course. maybe low clouds hanging around the deck at the golden gate bridge. off-ramp closed because of the off-ramp itself. tracking that. >> thank you very much. it's 5:01, an update on the condition of giants fan bryan stow. he's been in the hospital since he was attacked outside dodgers stadium in march. "today in the bay's" christie smith is live outside san francisco general this morning with what we could possibly here today. good morning. >> reporter: good morning to you. i did call the media line just to double-check this morning and bryan stow is listed still in critical condition here at sf general hospital.

let's get you to work with mike inouye. >> we have to start out with very unpleasant news. a deadly accident happened southbound 101 just past oregon expressway. this happened just before 3:00 a.m. and there was an investigation. the coroner was called to the scene. chp is there. we just got an update lanes will be clearing soon. chp and caltrans say just after 5:00 a.m. for those southbound lanes to be cleared. we'll follow this for an update but so far very light volume so no major slowing at the scene. >>> well, this morning not convinced by what police are saying, the family of missing nursing student michelle le are holding out hope that she will come home safely. christie smith is live in hayward with more on the story. good morning. >> reporter: good morning, laura. you know, it doesn't sound good. police say that they have blood evidence from michelle le's car and several other pieces of evidence to suggest that she was killed. but her family is not giving up hope. in their mind they have nothing concrete to say she is dead. as grim as it sounds, that includes havin

mike inouye, busy, even though it's kind of a holiday out there. >> there's always something going on trafficwise. so zee 242 showing a little slowing toward concord and 680. the antioch slowdown has just been steady with just about a half a mile to a mile of slowing. coming past g street towards l there. not a big deal. move further south. pretty good volume. typical pattern and slower speeds. 23-minute drive out of the alta mont pass. speeds into the 30s. clearing by the time you get to airway. further south from there, here's the contrasting shots, a live look at sunol. we've been talking about all that moisture. you know the agricultural area. this is a pock net between those hills through sunol. there are a couple of golf courses and crops there. that's the reason the fog is sitting there. i call it fog pockets. now a move out to another shot. another live shot where we have folks developing here at the bay bridge toll plaza. bright sun and the backup. fast track lane still moving. light backup. and we're talking about we're watching for the fog to roll in. wow, really bouncing o

mike inouye, if i was headed to the south bay right now -- if i was headed to the east bay right nowrom the south bay, what would be in my way, anything? >> heading that way from san jose, let's say up to oakland, no major issues. a very light volume of traffic. as you get closer towards the maze, a smooth drive as well. you see the slowing at the berkeley curve and the big signal there because the metering lights are on. the giants are also playing at 12:45. midday games always cause slowing on the bridge as well as around at&t park. the bay bridge shows you the backup as it's built. finally we have almost all of the lanes built up back to the 880 overcrossing and a few lanes backing up towards west grand avenue. low clouds but burning off close towards san mateo. there's the hayward side showing sunshine and also the peninsula. >>> it's 6:40 right now. coming up, we'll tell you about the latest facebook feature to stir up some controversy. >>> and watch out if you try to cheat toll car pool lanes on 680. someone could be watching you soon. >>> and even his fellow democrats trying t

let's find out how the highways are with mike inouye. >> really nice right now.out two things on this map. the bottom the slowing coming northbound on 880. first the metering lights, out of the mix because they were turned off after the last report. the live look at the toll plaza shows why, it's so light at the bay bridge toll plaza. now t slowing past 880 and the coliseum, things are starting to move over the last half hour, we saw an accident happen there on the northbound side, high street, involving four cars. there was a huge backup. it's starting to move so a burst of traffic all the way to downtown going to present slowing all the way up to the bay bridge on 880. >> thanks for keeping us posted, mike. 7:58. for the latest check out nbc bay area morning news on facebook. i'll have another local update for you in about a half hour. have a great morning. >>> we're back now 8:00 on a friday morning. it's the 24th day of june, 2011. we've got a couple of sprinkles, foggy skies here in midtown manhattan. you know what? it does not matter. we also have one of th

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let's find out how we're doing on the roadways with mike inouye. >> thank you. dad, plan something. we're looking here at the bay bridge. we have an accident that's reported on the upper deck. right around treasure island. a hit-and-run report was filed. no injuries and chp the detail that the vehicles are still rolling so slow moving group of cars, maybe three heading over to the city during the slowdown which you see approaching fremont boulevard. east shore freeway not bad. the caldecott tunnel pleasant. we have slowing south of the walnut creek interchange. an accident around livorna road. two trucks arriving on the scene. 680, 24 not a problem. we'll look out there, see the golden gate bridge and the mist and the low clouds from the north bay. not a problem for visibility. pretty smooth. >> thank you. 7:58 now. for the latest traffic and news check out nbc bay area morning news on facebook. you can friend us all. with shea butter for soft healthy skin. gold bond ultimate softening. this stuff really works. [ magical chime ] ♪ [ people cheering ] [ girl ] wh

inouye cheers. this is one hour 40 minutes. i would like to welcome brigades and admiral mike mullen -- robert gates and admiral mike mullen. it is my privilege to welcome you back to the last testimony before this committee and to thank you for your many years of admirable and dedicated service to our nation. you entered your positions during the tumultuous period when we were losing ground in iraq and afghanistan, and you agreed to take on two of the most of the cult jobs in the country and your leadership not only -- difficult jobs in the country and leadership maintain the capacity, capability, and public appreciation for the u.s. military. you have served tirelessly and you have served admirably. this committee and this country are thankful to both of you. i understand secretary gates has to leave by 2:30 p.m. today. we will have time for testimony and questions. i will submit my statement for the record and i will now turn to the vice chairman for opening remarks. >> mr. chairman, it is our pleasure to join you in welcoming these distinguished witnesses to our committee. they have demonstrated through their service, t