san mateo bridge. you're headed across towards the peninsula a little under 13 minutes for slick and wet conditions as you're traveling along there. let's get a look at the san mateo. the richmond sandra fell bridge a little under 13 minutes as you're traveling out of richmond. also looks like on the san mateo bridge 92 eastbound west of foster city. there is an accident there. and in snow he got 1, 6, a southbound south of vargas wrote, it looks like lanes in that accident are impacted from that. let's go ahead look at the golden gate bridge traveling from the north bay into the city. about 20 minutes for your drive time. they're slick conditions across the entire bay area. take your time this morning as you're traveling. well, the atmosphere river is affecting nearly every part of the bay area. there are reports a strong winds like told you i encountered those this morning. power outages freezing cold temperatures as the storm moves through the region so far. the storm hasn't been as severe as that st

no major freeways closed but we do have this affecting the san mateo bridge. you see another set of flashing lights. it is westbound heading toward the peninsula side from hayward on the decline after the high-rise getting down toward foster city we see a bit of slowing. one lane is blocked by a crash. it looks like a spinout is what happened as you approach the foster city exits. use caution heading from hayward toward the peninsula on 92. the dumbarton bridge is clear but that just got hit with some weather as well. that rain pushing down here. south county will be affected. we're reports of hillside slippage for highway 17 near the summit. be aware on those smaller roadways. there may be some rocks that have fallen down. you have to slow down if visibility is not good. looks like it's already. we can clearly see speeds close to the limit. >>> coming up next, nbc bay area responds. >> lots of people now have a new way to add their vaccine record information to their smart phone. i'm chris chmura. we'll show you how. >>> as we head to break, we want to share

we like that there is that san mateo bridge and we're definitely going to need the fog horn this morning at the san mateo bridge is obviously socked in. as you can see with headlights and taillights disappearing into the. >> fog in the distance. and then we also have pictures here at sfo check of the latest james, because yes, there was death i can do is guarantee it. there's some things you can count on following the bay area in san francisco and delays well. yeah. delays are about 17 flights delayed at sfo and 4 cancellations. so that's the current status. yes. all right. well, it's thick enough that you can cut with a knife and wondering when we're going cut it. get out of here. yeah. we want to get out here for sir. that is great. not so nice to be looking at this morning. we are going to be seeing fog sticking around for the next few hours, especially for lower elevation areas. >> now, if you're above the fog this morning. it's actually pretty nice out there. this is your view from the berkeley hills got a nice glow. but look at that. the link it almost looks like you're looking out

the san mateo bridge. the good news here. we had an accident. here was a hot spot 92 westbound just right there on the high rise. they just were able to clear that out. we'll show you a where that accident was on the bridge. so you are starting to see residual delays there as you're traveling along the san mateo bridge. we also do have some other incidents that are happening out there as you're traveling this is out of walnut creek. we have a hot spot. northbound 6.80, north of new well avenue and walnut creek and so there the lake and all lanes are shut down there. so we're going close on that accident as you're traveling along there. we'll have more weather and traffic. coming up, the families get back some of our stories this morning. yeah. one of the big ones we're following is east bay where san pablo police fatally shot. a man was holding a gun, but it turned out to be an air soft gun. exactly. kron 4. sarah stinson has been on top of this all morning long. one of the newest details you have for us h

if you want to use the san mateo bridge, it's 20 minutes. times, 880 towards 101. it is getting busy on richmond san rafael bridge. east shore freeway, we have brake lights. 27 minutes highway 4 to the maze. if you are passing carlson, if your commute takes you west 80 through there, there is flooding reported on the freeway in that area. be extra careful. that's a look at your morning drive. >> thank you. >>> bracing for more omicron cases. next, bay area school district making it easier to get your child vaccinated. >>> some very lucky person is waking up $11 million richer. this morning, the bay area store selling a winning lotto ticket. >>> streaming today, c net shares how you can avoid being duped on gift card scams. that's at 8:15. at 8:25, the latest on the real estate market in the east bay. watch at kpix.com or the kpix financial planning is finding your home away from home. ♪♪ and, it's designing a plan to help get you there. start a relationship with citi and earn a cash bonus when you open a new eligible account and complete requ

travel times are okay on the san mateo bridge, 11 on the dumbarton bridge.e'll let you know if that changes, likely as more cars get on the road way. on 580 is your other hot spot. they have a sig alert. >>> a live look, rain suddenly coming down through the night and into the morning. but this morning some people say it's putting a damper on business. justin andrews is in the north bay hearing from business owners trying to stay positive. >> reporter: it's not raining in sonoma but we can see aftermath of all the rain dumped across the area. you see the standing water on the road way. this is route 12 and 121 in sonoma. this shows how much rainfall dropped on this area over the last few days. this road way is shut down. though this rain is much needed for the drought, businesses across wine country say this is kind of dampening holiday spending. inches of rain have been falling bay area wide and rain and winds in sonoma plaza left most outdoor parklets empty. the owner at b and v whiskey bar and grill says it's been up and down but over all it's been good.

this is the san mateo bridge. i can assure you that yes, we're socked in by the fog completely this morning. so if you are going to be taking westbound 90 to just leave early and really no matter where you're driving to this morning because we're seeing fog everywhere 13 minutes, though, from end to end so far james, starting back to you. thanks for back to 6 '02. let's get to our top story now. scientists are uncovering new details about the omicron variant of covid yeah. experts now say that that variant appears to spread more quickly. >> then the delta variant kron 4 sarah stinson live in the newsroom now with more. what we're learning about this era. >> experts now say the omicron variant appears to spread more than twice as quickly as the delta variant and re infections also appear to be more common with omicron the new variant has now been detected in at least 16 states. the first right here in the bay area. now the cdc says cases are likely to continue to rise. however, omicron does not seem to be as deadly

mostly sitting right over the core of the bay from san francisco over to oakland down through allen meet him down through our bridges like the san mateo bridge and the dumbarton bridge a little bit lighter for the south bay right now. some light sprinkles for you on up the great into the tri valley. some light shower activity picking up briefly around san ramon to danville with some moderate showers there. and along 6.80 just south of concord right around pleasant hill. you're also looking at a spot, a moderate you're seeing the same out towards antioch and eastern solano county. now, if we zoom out across the region there's certainly some snowfall up in the sierra nevada snow is falling at relatively low elevations in the sierra, which is good to see temperatures falling enough last night that we're getting some good snow pack up there on top of what we've already been seeing now off and on showers will continue through the day under mostly cloudy skies. the good news about the nature of this rain is we're avoiding a lot of heavy downpours, which means that rain is like just coming in nice and slow a good soaking rain now has the opp

look at the san mateo bridge much improvement here.n actually see more cars now farther away and we could see more of the bridge because the fog is starting to lift a little bit more 13 minutes. that's a great commute time across it. and then over to the peninsula coming out of the east bay. a chp has a fog advisory still in effect for highway force. if you are going to be traveling on this stretch anywhere from trying to get out to conquer just be careful and make sure that you do sleeve, a little bit early. but hey, you can see traffic delays. there aren't any. right now we're in the green and green means good speeds are at the limit. i'll be back with more fog advisories up for your east bay right into the livermore valley. coming up in just a bit. daria. >> thank you, rebecca. to 9.32 and happening today. san mateo county is taking a new approach to responding to mental health crisis calls. there's a pilot program that's launching today to de-escalate 911, calls and proper. sarah stinson is live in the newsroom with the details. hi

this is the san mateo bridge.are going to see a couple areas with a little increase with traffic flow, for example, 880, no delays, just the typical morning commute getting busy around 4:45. westbound 580 from grant line road to 680, about 20 minutes. we will have a look at how your south bay is doing in a couple minutes. >> thank you. >>> law enforcement officers joined friends and loved ones to pay final respect to kevin nishita, the retired officer protecting a news crew in oakland. it included officers from departments where nishita served, san josÉ, colma, hayward. the family's eulogy drew tears and smiles. >> kevin's best friend -- i know kevin is so grateful for everybody being here today, and we are, too. >> i can imagine him dusting off his shoulders, and saying, yep, this is all for me. here's our superhero. >> thank you, kevin, for teaching me to be the man of the house. i'm ready to take care of the family now, so get some rest. >> a video tribute was filled. >>> two men accused of starting the caldor

san mateo bridge. also on the wet side. lly picked up on the west side of the san mateo bridge. this view right here on the east bay shoreline isn't as rainy as it will be. after you cross the high span in between and drop into san mateo on the peninsula as for the richmond center fell bridge wet but not as rainy as it was earlier, people slow down on their own. it looks like i'm so glad to see that and the golden gate bridge is looking a-okay right now. traffic wise. it's just wet. and yes, a very cloudy daria. >> thanks a lot, john aside. and won talks ford's the worriers getting ready to host the grizzlies tonight at the chase center and the forty-niners rna thursday night showdown with the titans kron. 4 sports director jason dumas has more. >> the forty-niners are playing their best stretch of football this season. so it seems fitting that on wednesday. 5 of them were honored with pro bowl selections offensive tackle trent williams fullback. kyle use check tight end. george kittle wideout deebo. samuel, as you see right

we've been tracking along the san mateo bridge. 92 westbound west of the san mateo bridge.u where that accident is a traveling we can go ahead and check that out. and as you are just traveling, you'd f o k. that's why ok, here goes that matt 9, 2, westbound west of san mateo. look at that. so you're seeing all that red across the mat as you're heading across towards foster city will take you about 14 minutes at this time. this accident in castle valley just clear 5.80, eastbound west of roadway. so you are seeing a delay as you're traveling. have more weather and traffic coming up. but for now, let's get back to the it's 5.49 49 ers are back home this sunday after a win on the road. >> here. they are practicing in santa clara. get ready to take on the atlanta falcons nd niners head coach she had a kyle shanahan knows the falcons. well, he was their offensive coordinator just 4 years ago. >> i just don't that's capable of i mean, you can still see how well he's playing on 3rd down. you know, i think that's the area that they're the best. and then it starts with him. he can d

a san mateo bridge 13 minutes about to see rainfall increasing for the san mateo bridge richmond center fell bridge 8 minute commute for you across there. and it is wet also at the golden gate bridge where we had an incident earlier this morning that cleared out really quickly as roadways have gotten a little rain here. again, your commutes got up just one minute up to 21 minutes now. thanks, john. >> the white house covid response team is set to update the country on the rapid spread of the omicron variant later this morning after united states has broken its record for daily cases. jessi tenure has a preview from washington, dc. good morning. that record came just one day after the cdc cut in half the number of days infected americans should remain isolated. >> and a member of the president's covid team is trying to clear up some confusion. >> to be sure and be safe. americans who test positive for covid-19 but don't have symptoms can now go back to work after 5 days at home. people with important. >> jobs in keeping society functioning may not be able to come to work if they're all o

the san mateo bridge and across towards the peninsula a little under 13 minutes to make that commute. the san mateo bridge as you're traveling there see no major delays along the richmond center fell bridge a little under 9 as you head out of richmond and the golden gate about 20 minutes from the north bay into the city. well over the east bay, the walnut creek city council has approved spending 2 million dollars in federal funding from the american rescue plan to at a new 5 person. police teen dedicated patrolling the downtown area. now the move is in response to the recent smash-and-grab robberies at the nordstrom store and broadway plaza. officials say 9 people ransacked that store stealing more than a $125,000 and merchandise there. targeting people is agree jus. >> and particularly on acceptable. we need to arrest charge and prosecute to the fullest extent of the law. >> well, in addition to extra staff and overtime for officers. the resolution will also help fund more security cameras, a drone. now 3 people have been arrested in connection to the robberies in or storms. and poli

san francisco over our bridges from the san mateo bridge on up to the bay bridge out to the east bay from hayward up to oakland in richmond really picking up out that direction. so our bridges are wet. it is windy as well. not your best morning for travels. i know not a lot of people are on the roads compared to a normal commute anyways but still take it slower. you got to slow yourself down when there's not traffic to do it for you. south bay conditions are a little calmer for the time being. but your rainfall will also pick up later on north a little bit calmer and the inland east bay is calmer for now generally this line of showers is moving to the north and east, though, so it will inundate areas like along 6.80 further out towards the car. king is in the delta here in just a matter of time. so just to prepare yourself for that for sure. as we do look at this rainfall picking up. in fact, we can track it in future cast right here. showers will move to the northeast. but generally slide to the south gradually through the morning. this means areas like san jose where you haven't se

the san mateo bridge 12 minutes to make the crossing over the bay richmond center fell bridge. 7 minutes lighter rainfall for you compared to the bay and the san mateo bridge and the golden gate bridge from 37 to the tolls. that will take you 18 minutes. but slow yourself down even without the traffic. you know, i've talked about these incidents this morning. it is wet and because of that, we do have risks of traveling too fast. speaking of risks on the front. covid-19 is still the dominant story in the world and in the country. >> california is marking a pandemic milestone. we are the first state to record more than 5 million known covid infections. omicron is driving up new cases now forcing many people to cancel their new year's eve plans that includes right here in san francisco. the city canceling its new year's eve fireworks show over concerns of large groups gathering and possibly can come down with covid-19 the omicron variant, the delta variant. it is now the second year in a row that we will not have a fireworks show. supervisor. matt haney says the city is concerned about heal

san francisco side of the bridge. so be mindful of that really slow down as you're getting on to those connector ramps. san mateo bridge 13 minutes from a 80 to one o one. the richmond center fell bridge. 10 minutes from the tolls to one o one. and we are also looking at a pretty smooth one across the golden gate bridge very empty. not a lot of you making this commute this morning, only 20 minutes from 37 to the tolls. back to, you know, well, thanks, john. >> well, a big story this morning, california is marking a pandemic milestone as the first state to record more than 5 million known covid infections. omicron driving up the new cases and now forcing many people to cancel their new year's eve plans the city of san francisco has canceled its new year's eve fireworks show the mayor citing concerns of bringing large groups of people together as covid cases continue to surge. it's now the second year in a row without the fireworks display in san francisco supervisor. matt haney says the city's concerned about health and safety and also about staffing shortages across the city. >> i think the decision from the cit

san mateo bridge is also very full. any people heading back to work this day after what was really lacks week last weekend. a lot of people have thanksgiving off and our final bridge that we're showing the golden gate is also sitting under some sunshine and a little bit busier than it was yesterday at the same time, i think wednesday is the day a lot of people decided to use that at work in the office today. jerry. all right. thanks. let 7.32 right now. and the u.s. supreme court is hearing arguments in the biggest abortion challenge in a denver death of a generation and this is something that you've been following in the newsroom. oh, yeah. i was just listening in. it was pretty heated already. you could hear the court. >> actually challenging the health clinic there from mississippi. they were saying it seems like this is political because you have people who are presenting this case when the case when the court is now leaning more right. and i said we fear that if we do change, those people are going to think it's pol

the air, the san mateo bridge heading across towards the peninsula a little under 15 minutes as you're traveling across the san mateo bridge and let's get a look at the golden gate bridge, about 20 minutes as you're heading from the north bay into the city. no major delays. the are going well, weather and traffic coming up. but for now, daryn, let's get back to the news. all right. an 8 o'clock. the top story that we're following happening now is the walnut creek city council is trying to figure out what they can do to stop of this rash of retail crimes has been happen even seen it back-to-back. well, this comes after the north's drums and broadway plaza was ransacked by dozens of people last month. proffers camila barco is falling that life on the newsroom. hi, camilla. >> good morning. you guys city council members are considering spending. about 2 million dollars on more security. now, this morning they're going to talk about whether they should hire more police officers and by new surveillance cameras now the money that they're willing to spend is about 2 million dollars and they w

the san mateo bridge doing just fine. a few cars on the road for sure has been heading westbound, especially 14 minutes to make that crossing the richmond center fell bridge 7 minute crossing there as you do get on into marine county. watch out for flooding on us one. oh, one northbound at lucky drive. that's that typical spot that floods, as we all know, driving on one. oh, one, the golden gate bridge 37 to the tolls that's taking you 19 minutes will. >> john the biggest story in the country and in our state continues to be coronavirus our state actually marking a pandemic milestone as the first state to record more than 5 million known covid infections. omicron is driving up new cases now forcing many people to actually having to force them to cancel their new year's eve plans. that includes right here in san francisco. the city canceling its new year's eve fireworks show over concerns of bringing large groups of people together as covid cases are surging once again in the city. it's now the second year in a row without

john, thank you for that update along the san mateo bridge that accident. had 9, 2, westbound. >> that has been cleared. so now we're at about a 20 minute drive heading across towards the peninsula. no major delays along the bay bridge, an uptick and drive times because of those slick conditions that were seen. it will take you about 15 minutes as you're traveling into the city. still a major delay in the transbay tube through the air in the mill rate daly city and east bay direction because of some track maintenance they're doing on the track right now. currently also looking at our other bridges out of richmond heading across towards denver fell at about 9 minutes for you to hear the golden gate bridge 37 to the tolls will take you. 21 minutes with still slick conditions and pockets of water here in oakland, 5.80, eastbound west of hart boulevard. you got an accident there. some flooding southbound 8.80, north of 9, 80 west in oakland. also flooded south san francisco northbound want to one to 3.80, west. we'll have more on your traffic on this wednesday

no major delays like we saw yesterday across the san mateo bridge at about a 20 minute drive as you'reouthbound, northwest wind to add. we have an accident and there is fall along the richmond sandra fell bridge. we'll have more traffic coming up the door james, back to you. thank you, ray. 8 o'clock and happening right now, bay area schools. in fact, schools nationwide are concerned because there is a tiktok challenge. >> that's they see as a threat to safety. yeah. and this is

san mateo bridge across towards the peninsula. little under 14.k at that water droplets on the camera. so you know that it is wet and the golden gate bridge about 20 minutes from the north bay into the city. we'll have more weather and traffic coming up. but for now, let's talk about national news because president joe biden is shedding light on his to our conversation with russian president valdimir putin saying he was very straightforward with putin about ukraine. russia has amassed 10's of thousands of troops along the border with its neighbor ukraine, which also happens to be a key ally of the united states in that region. president biden says if russia invades ukraine again, putin would face a strong response from the united states. >> it's fact. aids ukraine will be severe consequences. not done the economic consequences like ever say. >> president biden says those consequences would not incaude u.s. military response saying, quote, that is is not on the table. jury deliberations have begun in the jussie smollett trial in closing arguments.

the san mateo bridge. it's good thing, though, because of the visibility not greats of folks are definitely taking their time. but 18 minutes, it's going to take you to make your way out of the east bay and then head over to the peninsula and connect with one. oh, one on your westbound 92 commute. the chp has multiple fog advisories issued for parts of the bay area, including interstate 80 through leisure town and into vacaville. so be careful if that is your commute or even through napa. high was 2912 both under the fog advisory. i'll be back with more bridge checks and drive times coming up in just a bit. james and darya. back to thanks a lot. 8. '02. let's get to our top story which are the latest developments with the new strain of covid called on the strain. that is apparently spreading a lot faster, then. >> the old variant delta did. and that's one of the things we're learning about it. we've got kron 4 sarah stinson following up in the newsroom. more on what we're learning about this variant as mor

the san mateo bridge 15 minutes. we were at 30 in the last hour because of an accident we had there that's been clear still very slick conditions. so you don't want to spin out drive slow as you're out there. 9 minutes heading across towards sandra fell via the richmond sandra fell bridge. the golden gate bridge about a 22 minute drive 37 till the tolls. other areas seeing high flooding waters northbound want to one to that. 3.80, west connector in south san francisco. and it looks like we're seeing delays all along. one o one because of those slick conditions about a 34 minute drive. 85 to menlo park. we'll have more on traffic coming up. but for now, no. ellen james, back to you. thanks, rea. we've got a big story we're following this half hour as omicron taking over as the dominant variant here in the united states. the president. >> announced several big steps to try and mitigate the impact and that includes providing take home tests for everybody for free. our washing correspondent basil john has more on that. >

let's take a look at the san mateo bridge with four cars had a westbound a 14 minute drive from interstate holiday tradition with the tree lighting ceremony. >> this comes after covid forced the cancellation last year. >> i hear you friend. shouts of joy coming from parents. this is the 91st time the city has lit up the tree for the holidays >>> uncle john purvis tree is 125 years old. >> last year there was a lot of pressure and stress and this year, look at the snow, snow in san francisco. >> the new display spells out shine on sentences go with the shimmering display of messages of what people love about the city. a section of the park with light displays will be open from sunset until 10:00 pm until february. a new tradition run by the parks and rec department this holiday season. >>> people are rushing to get booster shots and we tell you with the availability is looking ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ deposit, plan and pay with easy tools from chase. simplicity feels good. chase. make more of what's yours. the classic hollywood story. we meet the hero, the all-new nissan frontier hero faces seemingly im

san mateo bridge wet. but move it 14 minutes as you make your way across that span and only 8 minutes across the richmond center fell bridge where we have had a major issue this morning was on the golden gate bridge now where we sitting right now. we did have this accident clear. it was an accident blocking both the center and right lanes southbound in the mid span on the golden gate bridge that was just cleared. so your commute dropped from 30 minutes to 20 minutes now cleared out really quickly, thankfully not a whole lot of people on the roads because of the fact we're sitting between 2 holidays the week after christmas noel, thanks, john. >> up in the north bay. there are still some questions about the death of a woman named crystal mccarthy. she was an apple woman that was reported missing back on the 13th 2 days before christmas. a body matching her description was found floating in the napa river chris mccarthy's father mark says he spoke to his daughter at least 3 times that night before she went mi

we will talk about that, coming up next. >>> here's the san mateo bridge. you are on the span, it's a little better but we will show you where it's a lot worse in other areas, coming up. >>> it's going to be a problem for some people. i am not sure if it is going to be available everywhere for all the flyers. >> right now at 5:00, new travel restrictions now in place. we are live at sfo with a look at the new reality these travelers will face when they arrive at the airport this morning. >>> plus, president biden expected to announce a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 olympics. >>> one county now changing how law enforcement officers respond to people in crisis. the new team that will now answer those calls. this is "today in the bay." >>> good morning to you. laura garcia has the day off. i am kris sanchez. >> i am marcus washington. we will have a look at the drive times with mike coming up in a bit, but first

i do want to give you a look at the san mateo bridge, and it's slow-moving but it's moving.ocked so there's a way to get around that, and the southbound drive slowing down. >> thank you. >>> coming up, the new legal challenge house lawmakers are facing as they try and connect the dots in the capitol siege. >>> and plus a promise made is a promise kept. a real hero to a real-life hero trying to protect his sister. >>> markets have been open for just about 11 minutes now. a lot more news ahead. you're watching "today in the bay." hey, angie! you forgot your phone! hey lou! angie forget her phone again? yep. lou! mom said she could save up to $400 on her wireless bill by switching to xfinity internet and mobile. with nationwide 5g at no extra cost. and lou! on the most reliable network, lou! smart kid, bill. oh oh so true. and now, the moon christmas special. gotta go! take the savings challenge at xfinitymobile.com/mysavings or visit an xfinity store to learn how our switch squad makes switching fast and easy this holiday season. >>> right now at 6:44 on this wednesday morning

san mateo bridge. that's 12 minutes. looking at the richmond center fell bridge at 7 minutes under sunshine and love this view of the golden gate. 19 minutes really easy from 37 to the tolls. daria, look at all that sunshine we're doing our best to spread some joy around the bay this morning for you on a christmas. >> eve morning. the problem is usually the airport right. but the conditions are nice and you're thinking why are there delays and cancellations then. well, it's because of covid it turns out that you know what? if you're not the only one probably as a family member who is on the kron thing. it's spreading all over the place. united delta alaska. everybody's haven't cancel flights and there's a domino effect in delays as well because flight crews, if they have covid, if they're in contact wlth covid, then they have to isolate. so it just means that they are you know, not having enough workers and you know what that's like at sfo 32 cancellations and 50 delays. and so sorry. if you're trying to get home for the

let's take a look at san mateo bridge where we have like rain falling. mateo, your planner if you are commuting, you are one of the few out there. it will be breezy on the water in will definitely have wet stops. more so this morning then this afternoon and evening for mass transit. heavier radar returns around coyote road around 101 and 85 near santa teresa boulevard. brought in this and you can see it is up to hamilton where it is all rain because of 42 degrees there and all rain in the santa cruz mountains also. going to get through there is dicey with breezes picking up and wet conditions. best chance of thunderstorms today and tomorrow, up across the north bay. tomorrow we get more and i will show you that in the big weather. first, the rest of today. i mesp. eam coming off of the asphalt with the sunrise -- sun sign -- sunshine. a scattering of showers for your evening activities and evening until midnight to 1:00 most of us will be dry. after 1:00, that is when the next storm comes in. here is a look at the rest of today and amount of rain possible

certainly looks like a nice dry, san mateo bridge. and looking at an easy one across the richmond center center fell bridge as well. the golden gate bridge been easy all morning long. 20 minutes from 37 to the tolls. james. all right, john, thank you very much. at 9.50 bay area sports, the niners pulling off a big win against the atlanta falcons and now they're just one step closer. >> to making the playoffs still in the running kron. 4 sports director jason dumas has the highlights. >> the forty-niners had a chance to up their playoff chances a win against the falcons would put them in a really good spot. let's head to levi's kyle shanahan very familiar with atlanta falcons. he with their offensive coordinator. the year with super bowl opening kickoff special team issues remain on this forty-niners team to michael. hey, c. he fumbles on the opening kickoff. atlanta recovers deep in minors territory. but guess what? the forty-niners defend holds up. that was for fun gold. the classic huge with the goal line stand that set the tone for

we are not seeing any brake lights on the san mateo bridge. traffic is moving at the limit in both directions. the only busy spot is the ride. 880 live look at oakland. you can see things moving at the limit. traffic is unpredictable. we will let you know if anything changes. no de niro lays on 80, highway 4 or 1o 1. here vern with sports. >>> morning. happy tuesday. i have a two for monday night if you are into the nfl. the warriors their tally board, chalk up another. the joint was jumping at chase center. sacramento in town monday and it was entertainment for kids >>> look here. i have the nba top. we will talk about the first team to get to 25 wins. the warriors, couple of starters, wiggins, pool out in covid protocol and the train last night, kept on running at chase center. curry didn't sit long in his first game since owning the three point record. barnes down 13 and lee, jammed it, rocked the rim. they led by 12 at the half. seth curry approved. 4th quarter, look at that. draw it up on the board. his 4th three of the night. he scored 3

bridge, you see the rain drops. traffic is not bad, moving okay out of the east bay into san francisco. san mateo bridge is not doing too bad, everything at the limit. 12 minutes between 880 and 101. the dublin interchange, we have the extra volume as folks commute out of the altamont pass area, super commuters it's already busy. showing you one of our maps, you see all the red and yellow and speeds down to 22 miles per hour. that's around north flynn. travel time, 34 minutes. that's a look at your morning drive. here is vern with sports. >>> good morning everybody. question, what do you get if you play with steph curry for a decade? i will tell you. and there are 32 nfl teams. well 31 head coaches are getting ready for week 15. what >>> good morning everybody. i am here to talk about urban meyer. in january he signed a five year deal to coach jaguars. didn't make it past mid december. out last night in jacksonville after 13 games, gone. reports of maier kicking a meyer was enough for the owner. there was video of him at a bar with a woman who was not his wife. a 2-11 record with the jags hangs o

san mateo bridge cam clear, 12 minutes 880 to 101. bay bridge metering lights are off. it should be an easy drive from the maze into san francisco, seven minutes. >>> after murder suspects were arrested, charged and released with zero bail san jose's top cop and city leader are sounding the alarm. counity at risk. utting the maria medina is in san jose where she discovered a homicide suspect walked out of jail and escaped to a different country. >> reporter: in the last couple days, san jose police chief learned of three murder suspects his investigators arrested but were released from jail as they awaited trial, including a man who they say fled to mexico. >> the circumstances are being treated as low level incidents and they're not. these are homicides. these are lives that were taken. >> reporter: oscar soto trusted by a judge to stay in santa clara county. >> we don't know exactly where he is. >> reporter: he is believed to be in mexico now wanted by san jose police. >> this is a danger to the community, sends the wrong message to the community, our officers and most

from the east bay into the city about a 10 minute drive for you to that fremont street exit san mateo bridge across towards the peninsula about 14 minutes for you. there as you're traveling out of richmond across towards san rafale. it'll be about a nine-minute drive and the golden gate bridge about 20 minutes traveling from 37 to the tolls. hello, mental health is one of the serious concerns being addressed in 2022 when it comes to children. capitol bureau reporter ashley zavala has more on the new laws that are going to take place in the new year in schools. >> new year, new rules for california, education systems across the state starting in 2022 middle and high schools that offer at least one course and health education must also start incorporating mental health into those courses pushed amid concerns of the youth mental health crisis in the pandemic. lawmakers hope the curriculum will help students identify the signs and symptoms of mental illness and empower them to ask for help on that note, a separate new state law allows mental and behavioral health to be considered excused, absenc

the san mateo bridge. just go ahead and get a look at that heading across towards the peninsula about a 40 minute drive for you. there out of richmond as you're heading across towards san rafale looking at about a 10 minute drive for you with no major delays are hazards and the golden gate bridge. it will be about a 20 minute drive for 37 to the tolls will have more weather and traffic coming up. but for now, let's talk about our top story this morning. we've been talking about the surge in covid cases all across the country and right here in the bay area. the seven-day average of that new covid cases in the country. top 280,000 that surpasses the previous record set last january and because of the surge, several bay area counties are now starting to change mask mandates. that starts today. kron 4. sarah stinson is live in san francisco with the details. good morning, sarah. >> we're a morning to you. get this is a temporary mask mandate going into place today through january 31st. and it's really just a c

san mateo bridge, traffic is moving smoothly, a wind advisory posted over the bridge, 12 minutes from interstate 880 to 101 in foster city. bay bridge toll plaza, traffic light with no wait at the pay gates, seven minutes from the macarthur maze into san francisco. >>> omicron outbreak in alameda, they did not get sick but tested positive after they attended a wedding in wisconsin at the end of november. six had the new omicron variant. interestingly all had been vaccinated and had a booster. symptoms are mild and none were hospitalized. no patients were infected. this news comes as pfizer released data about how affective its vaccine is against omicron. >> reporter: as people are getting ready to gather for the holidays, the question is how to do it safely and how effective with vaccines against the new omicron variant. >> omicron could have picked another time in the year to come and it would have been better psychologically. >> reporter: an infectious disease expert at uc berkeley says he is encouraged by information released by pfizer showing initial two shots appear to be much le

the san mateo bridge headed across towards the peninsula at about 14 minutes re there out of richmondd across towards santa failure in a nine-minute drive and getting a look at the golden gate bridge. it will be about 20 minutes 37 to the tolls for your health this morning. while we face a surge in new covid cases. many infectious disease. experts say they're still optimistic. the 2022 will be a better year and lourdes dante reports. they say some of the ways and the keys to beating covid are already here. >> it was one year ago when we got a look inside north shore university health system's covid icu or pulmonary and critical care doctors respiratory therapists and nurses handle the heavy lifting gear we just catch it so early and in covid and now it's looking traditionally covid or is it something at the time, about 20 beds were occupied on the unit are volumes are not quite as bad as they were last year. their numbers. >> of positive cases are high, but the numbers of of are severely ill patients. thankfully of bin lower and that's been attributed almost exclusively to the vaccine

san mateo bridge looking good. live look, 13 minutes from 880 to highway 101 and the bay bridge metering lights off so it can be the easy drive. time from the mize into san francisco is seven minutes. >>> right now police are searching for the driver in a deadly hit and run. someone walking was hit and killed near the intersection of tulley road and quinby. you can see what appears to be a cart with the victim's belongings in the intersection. so far no description of the vehicle involved. this is the city's 21th pedestrian death this year. >>> a live look at downtown oakland today. the council will vote on whether to add more police officers in the middle of rising homicide numbers. kenny explains why a group opposing the move said there is no police staffing crisis. >> our staffing levels are at a crisis point. >> 129 homicides, 600 shootings and 2500 robberies with oakland this year. the mayor and councilmembers urging yes to more officers. >> we are not responding to nonviolent crimes and we are not responding e

the san mateo bridge 13 minutes nice and bright above the san mateo bridge right now. we're starting to see a little bit of a backup forming there at the tolls at the richmond center fell bridge but not too bad. only 11 minutes. and a 20 minute drive from 37 to the tolls across the golden gate bridge also a special note from the menlo park police department to just be mindful while crossing a railroad crossings there in menlo park as there is a malfunction on those crossings. james, thank you very much, john. 7.32. is the time some breaking news to share with you out of the east bay. there was a fatal hit and run. >> out in the city of antioch. this happened just after this morning, right along the 1200 block of sunset drive. you can see on the map where that is a 40 year-old man was found unconscious in the street. and when police got there, they checked him out. and in the end did pronounce him dead at this point. they don't have a this point. they don't have a description of the car that if they really swamp. >> big story this morning as we head into the christmas w

the san mateo bridge is check on that as you're heading across towards the peninsula. you see delays there because of delays along one o one. so about 60 minutes for your drive. we have some accidents out there. i need to tell you about this one in south san francisco southbound 2.80, south and west blvd. so we are seeing delays as you're traveling along the year in the south bay sonny bill southbound north of north. lawrence expressway, northbound 17 rent to 85 loss goggles. you do have an accident there. i'm showing you this because we do have a closure. this is along northbound highway 9 and southbound, between bear creek road here in santa cruz county. so all lanes close. you can see that there as you're traveling along, we're going to have more weather and traffic coming up. but for now, daryn, let's get back to our top stories. yes, we are following something that happened in the east bay. it was a shooting. san pablo police ended up fatally shooting a man who they thought was holding a gun, but it turned out to be an air soft gun. exactly in kron 4. sarah stinso

as for the san mateo bridge, things are definitely busy as well. , though. definitely still making your way steadily across both east and westbound spans and the golden gate bridge is look beautiful. all morning long. there it is again under the sunshine and traffic moving along great daria. >> so here we are. the weather is gorgeous. you looking at people ice skating and shopping and decorating and thinking so why am i so miserable. >> and i said i can't be the only one. i need to call doctor ruth doctor ruth light who is a stress management expert is nice enough to join us this morning because actually while the holidays are fun. they can also kind of be the worst time. good morning. >> good morning, it's so good to see you again. is good to see you. to an end. >> and it should be a good time of year. but actually, how does that work. actually a worse time of year for a lot of people. yes, well, you know, there are lot of demands on our time right. so from everything, ok. so we've got another, you know, covid trends. so not even like that's part o

. >>> looking at the san mateo bridge, everything moves smoothly across the span. lights coming east bay across the peninsula. a tire laying in the roadway has been cleared from the lanes, and somebody does not have a spare but there is no replacing bertha coombs. let's check in with her. >> thank you, very much, mike. i am bertha coombs with cnbc. we have futures pointing higher. the pfizer's three-dose regimen, and if you have a booster it effectively neutralizes the omicron variant, and they are developing a vaccine to try and target the omicron. this morning wall street cheering that news. we are coming off a big day for the markets. the dow rallying nearly 500 points yesterday, and helped by gains of apple, salesforce, and the tech-heavy nasdaq was the real standout gaining more than 3%. we are awaiting economic data with the job openings and labor turnover survey, which a lot of people call the jolts report for short, and it shows how many people are leaving jobs and looking for new ones. we are looking for earnings from campbell soup and game stop. milk's fa

at the bay bridge toll plaza traffic is light, seven minute drive from the macarthur maze into san francisco and a check of the san mateo bridge with traffic moving smoothly in both directions. 11 minute drive west bound from highway 880 in hayward into foster city. >>> a search for the suspects in a jewelry heist at eastridge mall in san jose. surveillance cameras capture five suspects behind the smash and grab that lasted less than 15 seconds and now other storeowners are taking desperate measures to protect their businesses. we spoke to the owner of the shop in a story you will only see on kpix. >> less than 15 seconds the gang of robbers got away with hundreds of thousands of dollars of jewelry. leaving the owner of quick service jewelry repair shaken and grateful he was not hurt. >> scare me to death. i'm worried and will be alert but honestly i don't know what else. >> the owner says he's been here for 20 years and this is the first time thieves have nearly wiped out his modest sized store. he says five people wearing masks, hoodies and gloves walked in, most caring hammers. they did not say a word as they shatter

heading from the east bay into the city. >> a little under 30 minutes for your drive time near the san mateo bridgehe peninsula about a 14 minute slick commute out of richmond heading across towards san rafale about a 13 minute drive with slick conditions, golden gate bridge. 20 minutes traveling from the north bay into the city. also, let's get a look at this hot spot. we've been tracking right here northbound 6.80, of durham role in fremont. you can see they shut down the lanes because we have an overturned truck. they were going to a close eye on that as the morning goes on. but let's switch gears now to national news. yeah. the white house is promising to take more action to fight the omicron variant. exactly. this comes after the fda approved 2 pills to treat covid infection. one is more effective than the other on takes a look at the latest a second antiviral pill now has emergency use authorization from the fda. >> to fight the covid-19 virus. but americans will still have to wait and do their part to fend off the virus with not just one but 2 covid antiviral pills in the works. the white ho

san francisco. there is a fog advisory in effect for the bridge and the antioch bridge. be aware of that. 37 in to the city and the san mateo bridge a light 12 minute drive from 880 to highway 101. >>> two homicide suspects have been released without having to post bail. they were charged in the death of a man on halloween and have now been released ahead of trial. the mayor released this statement saying i appreciate the purpose of bail reform but releasing a homicide suspect without bail is outrageous. the pendulum has swung too far and it's our neighborhoods that suffer as a result. from san jose police our community deserves better. the family deserves better. the taking of a life is the ultimate crime. the system has failed. >>> tough new water restrictions in effect in marin. residents using watering systems could be fined. andrea spoke to some residents who said that this caught them off guard. >> i'm pretty surprised because i thought we were coming out of the drought. >> customers of marin water district will no locker be able to do outdoor irrigation and if their water use for a four person house exseepeds 748- ga

along 580, across the san mateo bridge and all the way up to half moon bay, this is slowly sinking to the south. now in south san francisco. at this, right around alameda. you can see how heavy the rain is. this morning, scattered showers, and one later on. kumasi: with your thursday morning drive, as you might expect -- we had a big rig literally drive off of 280. excuse me, highway 24 in lafayette, down onto pleasant hill road. the video you are looking at from earlier this morning. pleasant hill road under 24, you can see the freeway over the top of the crash there. 24 was slow for a time, but now it is clear both directions. not so fast here in will not creek. we have been watching chp. a lot of activity. we have several incidents and standing water. have been a couple of spin outs with cars hitting the center divide. so extra caution and extra time needed if you are traveling through one not creek in the southbound direction. we do have an accident on the high rise of the san mateo bridge. you can see the rain coming down here. it is about a 20 minute drive from 880 across the sp

san mateo bridge about 15 minutes for you with slick conditions. there out of richmond as rain continues to fall down about a nine-minute drive heading across towards sandra fell. we're looking at the golden gate bridge 37 to the tolls about a 23 minute drive with conditions still slowing people down as you're traveling southbound 8.80, north of 9.80, west. you're seeing some highway flooding and here in south san francisco was well northbound 1 one to 3.80, west earlier spin out and this area definitely want to take your time this morning. that's why we all got to work a little earlier. noel james, back to you. >> thank you very much. ready. yeah, let's continue our team coverage that we've heard from john. we've heard from reyna as we take a live look here at storm tracker 4, there's rain falling everywhere as we know it is impacting the right. it definitely is. our will tran is in the north bay where it seems like things have kind a light duck, but he's still got to his hood up. so that means the rain is still falling. how well. >> it's a constan

let's get a look at the san mateo bridge.owards the peninsula a little under 13 minutes for your drive time at this hour has out there all your commute. a couple issues like a lafayette 24 eastbound west of happy valley road. there is an accident. there. and another and san carlos, one south and north of holly street right lane near currently blocked. we're going to have more coming up. but for now, let's get back to >> yeah. the forty-niners have a game at home after their win on the road this sunday there practicing in santa clara here getting ready to take on the atlanta falcons, which is kyle shanahan's old team. he was their offensive coordinator for years ago. >> i just don't that's capable of. i mean it you can still see how well he's playing on 3rd down. you know, i think that's the area that they're the best and starts with him. he can doesn't matter how good you block people someone's open. he's going to have them. so you got to make sure you cover people. if you want to get to all men. you sell the so things playin