my family are the majority owners of industries based in northeastern california. we produce reusable plastic bags primarily for stores across california, including here in san francisco. i'm here in support of the ordinance. we believe that all single use bags are bad for the environment whether plastic or paper. however, i was disappointed to see that the language regarding mandatory use of recycled content and p.c.r. has been removed from the most recent version of the ordinance. we also have some questions and concerns regarding the new language in section j-5. what exactly does this new clause mean? is the department going to offer a timeline. is there any research? what do they need to find out and why did this lead to the p.c.r. language being stricken? lastly, i want to encourning the ball to set comprehensive standards that will allow all stake holders that the rules will not change from month to month. it is remarkably different for both the manufacturers and the retailers when standards are frequently changed. one day a certain type of bag is ok, next day

. >> we have found in the northeastern quarter of california the federal government is a lousy landlord and even worse neighbor. we are watching these federal agencies shutting down community events that had them exercised in these communities, in some cases for generations, driving grazing operations out, forcing people to abandon cabins that have been in their families for generations. it really is a lousy neighborhood. what do we do about all this? >> not only are they consuming vast proportions of land that would otherwise be going for productive use, but they have become an active impediment to simple commerce and activity in these mountain communities. >> i think the short answer to your question is that is the fundamentally political question that is left in your capable hands but there needs to be a recognition that the costs are real to these communities. it's far too often that those costs are discounted or even suggested that the results are positive, that you should be grateful to have increased levels of protection because you will see increased tourism dollars. our work do

northeastern u.s. some spots of heavy rain is going to be possible. out west, too, another wet picture, too, one system is dropping in through british columbia and another one is landing right in towards central california, both bringing in rainfall, and for british columbia, those upper elevations will be looking at snowfall again. 5 is only your high in winnipeg, 16 in denver during the day with pleasant sunshine. 20 in oklahoma city and then 21 degrees in houston. finally getting a look at europe here, scattered showers will remain in the southern end here, with areas like greece and southern italy picking up on those thundershowers and another well-developed low is moving in off the atlantic, starting to impact first the iberian peninsula and looks like showers will move right through the british isles bringing in some windy weather as well. otherwise fairly calm and dry picture for continental europe, albeit it will be quite chilly again on friday. 4 is your only high in stockholm, 5 in berlin, and moscow remains at just 1 degree. so that's a look at your weather conditions for now. and up next is your three-day outlook. >>> and that's all for this edition of "newsline." i'm shery ahn. thank you fo

california, a fairly dry week. as far as the 90-day outlook is concerned, this takes us into february. below normal temperatures for the great lakes, western northeasternreas. western new york, western pe pennsylvania west war i think the east coast will be near normal most of the winter. above normal, four corner region across texas into louisiana. precipitation, the areas very dry and you are already starting off dry that's not good news. hopefully, we can get some moisture as we head into spring. above normal middle mississippi valley into the great lakes in parts of the northeast. we'll be back with more u.s. fr right after this. . up this half hour with john's world. this week, he offers his op impact slow government can have on ernational trade. >> we wrap things up with john's world he offers his opinion on the impact slow government can have on international trade. >> beef producers have been twiddling their thumbs, waiting for japan to lift age restrictions on beef. fully opening the key market. it does seem to be taking a long time to resolve but to be fair, every democratic government around the world has found their processes closed by rule

california. we are looking at mountain snows back in the rockies. and pacific northwest is looking at wet weather as well. and western pa, northeasternntry, and here's what's going on in your neck of the woods. >> good morning. gusty winds are blowing through our region. i am meteorologist, tom kierein. good morning. you can see the sky watcher camera bouncing around in the gusty winds. it's gusting to around 30 to 35 miles per hour. temperatures now in the low to mid-40s. we will have the blustery winds with us throughout the day, as highs reach low 50s and tonight clear and the winds diminish, but it gets cold ♪ she's a brick house >> reporter: time for "today's real estate." what can you get for $400,000? our brick house contributor ba are bra cork ran is here with great buys. good to see you.. >> good morning, al. >> let's get started. we'll go to a beautiful five bedroom three-bath house, this is driftwood, a small town in texas. i love the name. >> it's a good name and it only has 1,600 texans living there. you don't picture towns like this and look at this house. >> just a little chat. >> a texas style roof. i hope it's in goo

southern california, one to two inches of rain, mountain snows through the rockies, pacific northwest with wet weather, as well. lake-effect snow here in the east. western new york, western p.a. northeasternhe past two hours. there is more on the way. take a look at the severe line that has to pass away before all is said and done. south end of the peninsula, santa cruz going to get hit pretty hard as we enter 10:00 am into 11:00 am. after that, showery and spotty. not all day long. by saturday, completely clear. ♪ she's a brick house >>> time for "today's real estate." what can you get for $400,000? our brick house contributor barbara corkran is here with great buys. good to see you. >> good morning, al. >> let's get started. we'll go to a beautiful five-bedroom, three-bath house, this is driftwood, a small town in texas. i love the name. >> it's a good name and it only has 1,600 texans living there. you don't picture towns like this and look at this house. a texas-style roof. i hope it's in good shape. i don't know but the house itself is 3,900 square feet and that lawn out front should be green and the driveways should be steam cleaned to improve the curb appeal. the entry is built to