tsa hasn't not allowed representatives to serve as regulated parties in certain tsa proceedings. denying the agency critical information. i caution this committee not to take steps that undermine critical safety workers. focus your efforts on providing tso's with the training and quality work environment that they need and deserve to protect themselves, other workers, and the traveling public. thank you and i look forward to your questions. rep. coleman: you are very considerate. be sure that we recognize the importance of our tso employees and the fact that they do deserve respect and decent pay and protection and opportunity. thank you very much. i recognize mr. wallace, for his statement for five minutes. >> thank you and let me apologize for the construction of an surrounding me today. thank you for the opportunity to speak with you today about the issue of firearms at the tsa checkpoints and the impacts on airport law enforcement. i am the chief of police at the international airport and the president of the aviation airport police agency network. this is the largest commerc

tsa proceedings. denying the agency of critical information from the front lines. i again caution this committee not to take steps that undermine critical safety workers in this country. but to instead focus your efforts on providing tso says with the training and quality work environment they need and deserve to protect themselves, other transportation workers and the traveling public. thank you and i look forward to your questions. >> thank you, mr. regan, for your very considerate advocacy and testimony. be assured that we recognize the importance of our tso employees and the fact that they do deserve respect and decent pay and protection and opportunity. so, thank you very much. i now -- the chair now recognizes mr. wallis to summarize his statement for five minutes. >> thank you. let me apologize for the construction that's surrounding me today. chairwoman watson coleman, ranking member gimenez and members of the subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to speak to you today about the issue of

when the tsa identifies a firearm through the screening process, tsa and police staff immediately investigate. these investigations shut down the check point during the encounter, causing delays and creating a very stressful situation for staff and travelers. investigations are staff intensive, thorough is and involve multiple steps to secure the firearm. ultimately, police must resolve the incident in it accordance with the laws and might not be an appropriate criminal charge. the enforcement statutes limit what's available. civil penalties maybe um posed by tsa to travelers who bring firearms to the check point. local jurisdictions are working to address the situation. we engaged your policymakers over the course of several years about this issue. in 2021, the legislature passed senate bill 554, the law added passenger terminal to the definition of the public building in oregon, which prohibits intentional pgs of the firearm within the terminal. license holders are subject to the charge for bringing a firearm to the check point. firearms and checked bags are allowed, law enforcement officer

the latest, the tsa has extended for another month. it was to expire next week, but now it will be firmly in place until april 18. dr. look patel is is i discuss this and other developments until we get the latest from thealai situation. >> thanks for having me. kristen: what is the rationale given for the agency, tsa, you keeping that requirement of masks on planes, trains and buses? >> from my vantage point, it comes down to what level of control we have in this space where mandates are being lifted. given there is no vaccine mandate and we have people going from one region to another, there is not allowed -- not a lot to account for. it makes sense as of right now to get the mask in place. think about what you are traveling on. whether it is a bus, train or airplane where you have limited space and ventilation. right now, until we see those numbers, i understand the airline unions supporting it. it is a little bit of a buffer as we approach spring break travel. kristen: thank you for your insight. you also have prepared a round of t

the tsa is asking travelers to follow masks and liquid guidelines for fast security experiences. passengers are also asked to leave lots of time to travel in order to make there flights. speaking of travel, federal officials are extending the requirements for mask on planes and public transit through mid april. the mandate was set to end on friday, but tsa is now saying the extension allows the cdc more time to develop targeted policies considering covid cases and the risks of new variants. >> and we're going to be on drizzle watch tonight as the storm to our north makes its way to the bay area tonight with more shower chances increasing monday through increasing monday through tuesday of this upcoming week. and now most admired alum! get up there. this is so embarrassing. there's no way it's me. you know her.... you love her.... ruh roh. what are you doing here? it's anna gomez! who? our first gigillionaire! with at&t fiber, anna's got the fastest internet with hyper-gig speeds. i didn't know you went to this school. we have a lot in common. live like a gigillionaire with at&t f

authorities pulled a pilot from the cockpit of a jetblue flight about to take off from buffalo after a tsa agent noticed he seemed to be impaired. abc's stephanie ramos has those details. >> reporter: airport officials in buffalo say a jetblue pilot was pulled from the cockpit just before takeoff for ft. lauderdale after he failed a breathalyzer test. officials say a tsa agent noticed the 52-year-old james clifton was acting strangely as he passed through a checkpoint. suspecting he might be intoxicated, the agent alerted police. >> at that time, he was taken into custody. and we called federal officials. >> reporter: the pilot allegedly testing at four times the legal alcohol limit for pilots, which is .04, a stricter standard than the .08 for drivers. in a statement, jetblue saying the airline has a very strict zero tolerance internal alcohol policy. and, quote, the crew member has been removed from his duties. >> this couldn't be more serious, the idea of having anybody slightly impaired in a commercial cockpit. >> reporter: the pilot denied drinking the morning of the flight but claims

>> reporter: well, the tsa will follow the signs, the guidance from cdc. the reason new information from cdc on 40 has simplified a lot of our lives going into the work place and going about our daily routines. transportation can be different but it is an arena where i think a lot of us are looking forward to put so many of the pandemic restrictions behind us. as of now, nothing has changed with regard to that guidance, we'll be partnering to make sure those decisions are well informed. >> transportation secretary pete buttigieg. enjoy your good seats at the state of the union this evening. >> thank you very much. >>> be sure to join cnn tonight for the very first state of the

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travel volume is expected to increase to 90% of prepandemic levels. >> the tsa is asking travelers to follow mask and liquid guidelines for a faster security experience. passengers are asked to leave lots of time to make sure they get to their flight safely. and speaking of travel, federal officials are extending the requirements for masks on planes and public transit through mid april. the mandate was set to end on friday, but the tsa says the extension allows the cdc more time to develop targeted policies considering covid cases and the risks of new variants. i don't like the covid. it's dangerous, but i'm tired of the mask. >> and everybody's inoculated. i really don't see the necessity anymore. >> officials say they will revisit the requirement in order to determine if another extension will be needed. >> and we're going to try some light snow showers overnight for the sierra. in addition to that gusty winds, details in your full see our outlook coming up in just a few minutes. >> turning now to our coverage of the war in ukraine. and today, president biden announced another 200 m

the tsa said its ages scaring it screened more than 200,000 passengers last friday.gers on a non-holiday weekday. they are taking spring break vacations and covid numbers are dropping to a much busier summer travel season. something to think about when planning any summer travel plans, look for good prices right now if you plan to travel this summer. >> still ahead, it was a deadl l shooting that made national headlines back in 2015. the man who shot kate was acquitted, now there is a major acquitted, now there is a major it's chevy truck month. and it's time to add the perfect accessories to your new chevy. make it bolder. make it work harder. make it your own. find new possibilities. find new roads. very well-qualified buyers can get 0% financing on most chevy pickup trucks. plus, now during truck month get a thousand dollar accessory allowance toward the eligible purchase of a new chevy truck with accessories. find new roads at your local chevy dealer. ok, floor and decor, show me what you've got. with accessories. now this tile says "spa day, all day." but this t

. >> the tsa is launching new facial recognition software at some airports.t's designed verify the identity of travelers at airport security checkpoints. this is how the device works. it takes a photo of the passenger and compares the facial features on their photo id to the facial features from the in-person photo. this is to confirm the flyers identity officials at la x say they will use this device and would also pull up your flight information. so a boarding pass will be necessary. they say the device is safer for passengers because its touchless and also increases security. the new technology is being tested at la x, among some other locations. the tsa plans to use the device for about 90 days to gather data before deciding whether or not it will expand the system. >> and tracking drizzle the spotty scattered showers throughout the bay area today. before we start to dry out and clear out after the sunset, details ahead on the 2nd half of your weekend. our first day of spring bringing us warmer >> the mount diablo unified school district in the mount diab

officials say a tsa agent noticed the 52-year-old pilot, james clifton, was acting strangely as he passed through a checkpoint. suspecting he might be intoxicated, the agent alerted police. >> at that time, he was taken into custody, and we called federal officials. >> reporter: the pilot allegedly testing at four times the legal alcohol limit for pilots, which is 0.04, a stricter standard than the 0.08 for drivers. in a statement, jetblue saying the airline has a very strict zero-tolerance internal alcohol policy and, quote, the crew member has been removed from his duties. >> this couldn't be more serious. the idea of having anybody even slightly impaired in the commercial cockpit. >> reporter: experts say these incidents are rare. back in 2019, tsa alerted police to this delta pilot who appeared to be avoiding screening at a checkpoint in minneapolis. the pilot was arrested moments before takeoff after authorities say he discarded a bottle of vodka in a restroom trash can. police say the pilot denied drinking the morning of the flight but claims he did have seven to eight drinks the ni

liz: the tsa will test the new feature for 90 days.according to plan, it could expand nationwide. it is nothing new for bay area homebuyers but housing prices are higher than they have ever been. it is a story we have heard for years. experts say this spring will take prices to another level. dustin dorsey explains. >> if you are someone in the market for buying a home, you have probably heard this before. being a first-time homebuyer is a stressful experience. 2022 is a new level. >> we have to make the tough decision between do we pay $3500 to rent or spend over $1 million to buy a house? >> home values are only growing. more than 45% of homes sold in san jose went for at least $100,000 over asking. while the median income in san jose is $93,000, home values increased more than an average of $229,000 over 2021. >> we have gone through crazy markets before appeared this one is different. >> this year is off to a record start. springtime is typically the best time to sell your home. high demand, low supply. will this season be the craz

liz: the tsa will test the new feature for 90 days.rding to plan, it could expand nationwide. the warriors community foundation in partnership with kaiser permanente is launching a first of its kind program for at-risk children. it is called generation thrive located in oakland. the new program will provide educational equity, health, career and college readiness programs for children. in addition, generation thrive gaone member talked about his experience growing up in the oakland youth program. >> it has given me so much, everything oakland has given me in my life. i am fully aware of that so i am trying to pay it forward at every opportunity i can. liz: the warriors community foundation is known as one of the top foundations in sports. still ahead, winemakers getting the smoky flavor just right after years of wildfires. it is not just about taste though. now there is a test. we are counting down to oscars sunday on abc. tonight at 8:00 there is a special edition that takes us into the exclusive oscar luncheon. it has all of this yea

the tsa and the decision on masks on planes. and the new variant, delta-cron. what the world health organization is saying. >>> late word coming in tonight on major league baseball. >>> and the little girl tonight, now seen by millions, performing in the bunker. >>> good evening and it's great to have you with us here on a thursday night. and we begin tonight with russia's war on ukraine. the growing human toll. and tonight, heavy fighting as russian forces inch closer to the capital of kyiv. while attacking other cities across ukraine. more than 24 hours now after that attack on mariupol, the strike on a children's and maternity hospital. tonight, we've now learned at least three people were killed, including a child, and at least 17 others were injured in turkey today, a meeting between the foreign ministers of russia and ukraine, ending in failure. they found no common ground. and tonight here, the striking images of russian forces under fire, facing stiff ukrainian resistance. drone video from the ukrainian defense ministry showing a massive column of russi

when the tsa officers called our officers and that's when we got involved, gave breathalyzer. and we know how he did with did not do well. lifting blew a 0, 1, 7, that's 4 times the legal limit to fly a plane. the federal aviation administration rule book states pilots are not allowed to drink alcohol within 8 hours of a flight and they can have a blood alcohol content above point '04, according to the police report, clifton made a phone call while in police custody saying out loud he had 10 tall boys. >> and that he left a restaurant and bar around midnight 6 hours before he was scheduled to fly. he also missed the airport shuttle in the morning and had to take an uber. a jetblue spokesperson tells news nation they have a 0 tolerance policy on alcohol. the faa is now leading the investigation. >> again, that was ileana diaz reporting for us tonight. jetblue says the pilot has been suspended pending the outcome of the ongoing investigations. he has still not been identified. >> i are going to check on our 4 zone forecast as we creep even closer to the weekend. a live look out

when the tsa officers called our officers and that's when we got involved, gave breathalyzer. we know how he did with did not do well. lifting blew a 0.1 7. that's 4 times the legal limit to fly a plane. the federal aviation administration rule book states pilots are not allowed to drink alcohol within 8 hours of a flight and they can have a blood alcohol content above point '04, according to the police report, clifton made a phone call while in police custody saying out loud he had 10 tall boys and that he left the restaurant and bar around midnight 6 hours before he was scheduled to fly. he also missed the airport shuttle in the morning and had to take an uber. a jetblue spokesperson tells news nation they have a 0 tolerance policy on alcohol. the faa is now leading the investigation. >> that was ileana diaz reporting for us. jetblue says the pilot has been suspended pending the outcome of the ongoing investigation. he has still not been identified. all welcome back to the kron. 4 morning news it time for you. now 04:30am, on this friday a gif last night, john. and this morn

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the tsa is getting a technological upgrade making it easier for travelers.o check in hands-free the agency has introduced a new facial recognition a system at 12 airports across the us this is video from lax. the technology has also being tested at sfo and minetta san jose. it allows travelers to check bags pass through security and board flights by matching facial features to a government issued id. yeah, i feel like it's a lot safer that way because you know, we don't have to touch anything. surprised at first because i didn't expect it or see it before so it went very smoothly and it was fine. the tsa will test the new feature for 90 days if it all goes according to plan it could expand nationwide. it's 16 years since dress for success got started in san francisco, and then nonprofit is celebrating its achievements abc 7's dion limb emceed the sweet 16 anniversary gala at the palace hotel. she was one of the honorees the evening included a reception with the sit-down dinner and live auction as well as the presentation ceremony. this pandemic has really hi

the tsa is getting a technological upgrade making it easier for travelers. to check in hands-free the agency has introduced a new facial recognition a system at 12 airports across the us this is video from lax. the technology has also being tested at sfo and minetta san jose. it allows travelers to check bags pass through security and board flights by matching facial features to a government issued id. yeah, i feel like it's a lot safer that way because you know, we don't have to touch anything. surprised at first because i didn't expect it or see it before so it went very smoothly and it was fine. the tsa will test the new feature for 90 days if it all goes according to plan it could expand nationwide. it's 16 years since dress for success got started in san francisco, and then nonprofit is celebrating its achievements abc 7's dion limb emceed the sweet 16 anniversary gala at the palace hotel. she was one of the honorees the evening included a reception with the sit-down dinner and live auction as well as the presentation ceremony. this pandemic has really

aw... ♪ ♪ >> the tsa is launching new facial recognition software at some airports designed to verifyrport security checkpoints. the new device captures a photograph of a passenger then compares the facial features on their photo id against the facial features from the in-person photo to confirm their identity. officials at los angeles international airport say the device will also pull up all of your flight information for the tsa officers. so a boarding pass is no longer necessary. they say the device is safer for passengers because it is touch list and it is also something to increase security. >> it's it. it is common that someone may try to use someone else's government issued id. they look similar but not quite to the person that they claim that they are. that's the actual traveler. and so it you're not going to able to pull that >> the new technology is being tested at la x and some other locations. no word on when it could be in bay area. airports, prospective drivers in california can skip the dreaded trips to the dmv. they can now take the driver's knowledge tests and home.

. >> the tsa extended the mask mandate on planes and other transit for a month.t is now set to expire april 18. united airlines is bringing back employees who refused to get vaccinated. 2000 workers were placed on unpaid leave. 13 state governors including governor nursing -- newsom are urging biden to extend the public health emergency another three months. they say they need time to phase out federal health programs during the pandemic. >> five people displaced after a fire that destroyed three rvs. black smoke rose under interstate 80 880. someone was burning material in an rv park at 44th and wood streets. the flames got out of control and spread to two other rvs. two dogs were killed. >> at extension of jfk drive through golden gate park. a vote in favor of the was recommended. it was closed at the start of the pandemic, and advocacy groups have rallied to keep it close for recreation. the parks, and museums mounted a campaign to reopen the jfk for those who cannot walk or bike. >> an actor and singer familiar to children around the world has died. emilio de

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. >> the tsa extended the mask mandate on planes and other transit for a month. it is now set to expire april 18. united airlines is bringing back employees who refused to get vaccinated. 2000 workers were placed on unpaid leave. 13 state governors including governor nursing -- newsom are urging biden to extend the public health emergency another three months. they say they need time to phase out federal health programs during the pandemic. >> five people displaced after a fire that destroyed three rvs. black smoke rose under interstate 80 880. someone was burning material in an rv park at 44th and wood streets. the flames got out of control and spread to two other rvs. two dogs were killed. >> at extension of jfk drive through golden gate park. a vote in favor of the was recommended. it was closed at the start of the pandemic, and advocacy groups have rallied to keep it close for recreation. the parks, and museums mounted a campaign to reopen the jfk for those who cannot walk or bike. >> an actor and singer familiar to children around the world has died. emilio

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just into our news room the tsa implementing new standards for gender neutral screenings.delines apply to transgender, nonbinary. it includes adding an x gender option marker on tsa precheck applications. >>> breaking news right now, the latest weekly jobless numbers are out. first time claims rose by 14,000, surpassing 200,000. that was slightly higher than forecast. another 1.3 million people filed continuing claims. that number was lower than the week prior. >>> the biden administration about to change rules for asylum seekers. >> those changes could bring tens of thousands new refugees. >> they call it title 42. it kept asylum seekers away because of the pandemic. president trump put that rule into place. president biden kept it in place. it forced asylum seekers to stay in mexico as their case was processed. the department of homeland security has warned the cdc the policy is going to end may 23rd. this is a good opportunity to remind ourselves that asylum seekers are not undocumented migrants or illegal anything. they're following u.s. immigration laws exactly which

including tsa that mandated directives for the oil and gas pipeline following the colonial pipeline incident that highlighted the resilience for that sector. our efforts together over the past year have helped drive much needed and significant improvement. but there's so much more we need to do too have the confidence that we have blocked our digital doors, particular for the critical services americans rely on. those owners and operators haven't responsibility that we all rely on. they didn't use known vulnerabilities for which there are patches for this is deeply troubling. so we are urging today companies to take steps within your control to act immediately to protect the services the fact sheet released alongside the statement keynes specific actions to do. including making security resources available to bipartisan infrastructure law and most recently for working across the aisle to require companies to report cyber incidents to the federal government. that will ensure federal resources are focused on the most important cyber threats to the american people. we welcome additional congres

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the tsa has extended its federal mask mandate until april 18th. that applies to everything from airports to bar to ferries, to lift an uber. in the meantime, the cdc says it will work with government agencies on a revised policy for when the mask rules can be lifted. the mandate was set to expire on march 18th. this is now the 3rd time it's been extended. >> new tonight at 8 students in oakland will have to keep wearing their masks in classrooms through april. the 15th, the oakland unified school district says it is keeping the mandate in place because the district is concerned about a potential surge after spring break. the mandate applies to all students. staff, contractors, volunteers and visitors. the district will also hand out rapid at-home test kits for the students prior to spring break. another covid-19 booster shot may be needed this fall and it might not be the same vaccine that you've got the last time. nothing is confirmed yet. but u.s. health officials say cases could pick up again in the colder months. and scientists are working to

. >> the tsa is asking travelers to be respectful ahead of the spring break vacation, period.volume is expected to increase 2.90% of prepandemic levels. the tsa is reminding travelers to follow mask and liquid guidelines for a faster security experience. the administration's updated mask mandate will run through april 18th. passengers are asked to leave a lot of extra time to make sure they get to their flights safely. and police have now arrested a suspect in the fentanyl overdoses of 5 west point cadets in florida. investigators say that 6 men were sickened by cocaine that was laced with fentanyl on thursday. the group was celebrating spring break and fort lauderdale, the military academy confirms that 5 of those involved are cadets at the school. 2 of the individuals were exposed to fentanyl while performing cpr on the victims. all 6 were hospitalized. 2 are in critical condition. the united states is spending 2 million dollars a month on around the clock. security for former secretary of state mike pompeo and a top 8. the state department is reporting to congress, but it s

>> you might spend more time at tsa and checking your bags than the actual flight itself. >> listen, it is 2022. >> we'll try it out maybe, for "world news now." >>> see who's eating at taco bell every meal for every day. >> okay. baja blast. >>> plus, the skyrocketing price of gas. how lawmakers in several states are trying to ease the pain at the pump. >>> and the stunt that a driver tried to pull off. we'll show you how it ended. you're watching "world news now." >>> a high-speed stunt involving a tesla ends in a crash. and now police are searching for the driver. the vehicle slammed into two parked cars after going airborne early sunday in los angeles. the driver left the scene. >>> officials are looking for ways to ease the pain at the pump for consumers amid soaring gas prices. at least two governors have temporarily suspended gas taxes in their state and more follow. here's rhiannon ally. >> gas prices are high. everybody can't afford those gas prices. >> reporter: gas prices now averaging $4.26 per gallon in the u.s. and approaching $7 in parts of california. lawmakers in sev

the tsa extended the national mask mandate until april 18th for planes, trains and other public transportation. it is set to expire next week. the short extensions suggest the united states could be lifting the mask mandates in spring. >>> tomorrow san francisco is moving you forward easing covid restrictions. the proof of vaccination requirements wills remain in effect of in door gathering of more than a thousand people like last saturday -- >>> get ready ball. baseball is back. >>> new questions about questionable fund raising for a san francisco's nonprofit. we investigate where the money is actually going. >>> we are seeing low 40s out outside. tracking a frost advisories up in parts o the bay area and increasing rain chances as we head into the upcoming weekend. a look at those changes when we come back in 60 seconds. oh, wow, barbara corcoran! good morning. sorry, we don't need any business help now. we're gigillionaires. what? we're gigillionaires now. i don't get it we have at&t business fiber with hyper-gig speeds. but i just... so thanks, but, we're doing great. i'm so happy for you!

austin gould told lawmakers that there's a little tsa and other government agencies can do to polices drones. authorities that would allow us to be more proactive, particularly in terms of detect track and identify to assess one. there is a threat where it's coming from and respond accordingly will be a central moving forward. ruled is calling on congress to expand the current law to acquit law enforcement. with the tools to detect and engage in drones that present a danger in washington. i'm anna wiernicki. >> now to a wild crash in san diego where a tesla smashed right through a fence and then landed on top of an ambulance. you got to check it out. authorities believe a tesla driver lost control by accelerating instead of backing up. 3 people were in the car when it went down. the small embankment and then onto an ambulance that was parked below the tesla's front, half was suspended about 7 feet in the air and rescue crews help the trio out of the tesla. they were taken to the hospital, not sure about their injuries, but firefighters were eventually able to run some thick straps ri

with the mask mandates and his position all along has said that is an issue decided by the cdc, the tsaconjunction with the white house the faa sifrmply enforce the rus and steve dixon is basically saying it's not for me to decide whether to decide whether or not masks should come off. i simply enforce the rules. >> it definitely seemed to fuel a rise in unrulely passenger incidents. should we expect that to go away when it's dropped. >> no, the zero-tolerance policy will stay for a while. the number of incidents of unruly passengers is coming down, but nowhere close to where it was pre-pandemic when occasionally you heard about these types of incidents i asked steve dixon, look, do you think that we should have a policy that is extended where people are banned on all airlines here's what he said. >> we have seen over the last year a significant decline in these incidents and they continue to occur at too high of a rate and we will be keeping the zero tolerance policy in place. >> even after the masks do come off on april 18th, the zero tolerance policy that the faa has had, that will r

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the tsa extended the mask mandate through april 18th. republicans in congress are fighting the decision, including a new lawsuit against the cdc. our correspondent anna wiernicki is in washington, dc with more. >> kevin and heather on monday, 17 republican lawmakers filed a lawsuit against the cdc arguing that requiring americans to wear masks on public transportation violates their constitutional rights. >> it is time to end the covid mandates. texas republican senator ted cruz says americans should be free to fly without a mask. this is stupid. it's not health related. it's not science related. it's not medicine related. >> it is political theater and it's time for cruz and republican senators roger wicker and james lankford are calling on the biden administration to end the mask mandate for public transportation. >> including airplanes, trains and transit hubs. why don't we let americans be americans? >> and to be able to choose in this process. >> that mandate was set to expire on march 18th. but last week the cdc and tsa extended fo

liz: tsa will feature for 90 days and it could expand nationwide.ng new for bay area homebuyers but housing prices are out of control, higher than they have ever been. while it is a story we have been hearing for years, experts say this spring will take prices to a whole other level. dustin dorsey explains. >> being a first-time homebuyer is a stressful experience. >> with everything being as high as it is, we have to make the decision between do we pay $3500 re than 45% of leastes areellina $100,000 over asking. while the median income in san jose is $93,000, home values increased more than an average of $229,000 over 2021. >> we have gone through crazy markets before. this one seems to be a little bit different. dustin: this year is off to a record start but the springtime is typically the best time to sell your home. high demand from a low supply. the question is will this selling season be the craziest ever? >> it will be the craziest spring. it was the craziest january i've ever seen. dustin: this means experts say it is a great time to sell bu

the tsa says masks will still be required on planes and public transportation, including buses and trains. the rule was supposed to expire next week. officials say that the extra month will give the cdc time to develop new policies that will take into account the number of covid cases and the risk of new variants. >>> "the new york times" says the justice department named a top prosecutor to pursue cases of covid relief fraud. associate deputy attorney general kevin chambers on the right will lead the department's efforts related to at least $8 billion in alleged stolen pandemic funds. more than 1,800 individuals and businesses are under investigation. >>> and "the washington post" says former trump adviser michael flynn pleaded the fifth during his meeting with the house committee investigating the january 6 attack on the capitol. the former national security adviser appeared yesterday for a deposition. flynn was subpoenaed by the committee in connection to a meeting he had with trump in december of 2020. he has backed trump's baseless claims of widespread voter fraud in the presidential

the tsa tells the washington post is assessing the situation with the cdc.plaints about unruly passengers and physical altercations on planes and airports. according to the post, the faa proposed $1 million in fines to passengers, while the tsa has issued $400,000 in penalties. you know, i was just reading an article that had so many reasons on why you should keep masking, like even when they are not required, on airplanes specifically. i think i might just do that. you're sitting literally a foot away from someone you don't know. cold, flu, whatever. karina: and that is what i have heard from so many people, saying when i am on an airplane, you're sitting close to somebody without a lot of space. your breathing all over each other. people say they will continue wearing the masks. if the person next to you does not want to wear it, it will be fine after they figure it out. you know what? we have all been healthier by wearing these. if it prevents someone sneezing and getting all over you on airplane, you know, i know, the image of that, but that is what happ

the tsa extended the national mask mandate until april 18th for planes, trains and other public transportationit is set to expire next week. the short extensions suggest the united states could be lifting the mask mandates in spring. >>> tomorrow san francisco is moving you forward easing covid restrictions. the proof of vaccination requirements wills remain in effect of in door gathering of more than a thousand people like last saturday -- >>> get ready ball. baseball is back. >>> new questions about questionable fund raising for a san francisco's nonprofit. we investigate where the money is actually going. >>> we are seeing low 40s out outside. tracking a frost advisories up in parts o the bay area and increasing rain chances as we head into the >>> all right, we like to see this. baseball is almost back. the giants and the a's will start to season april 8th. after weeks of negotiations, a new deal reached, a labor deal and how to split up all the money. a universal designated hitter. 12 teams will now make the postseason. joining me now is giants' president and ceo, larry baer, how are you

according it a tsa report, more than 3800 incidents have been investigated, since it began enforcing january of last year. of those, 922 resulted in fines ranging from about $600 to more than $3100. the tsa has extended its mask mandate through at least april 18th. >>> still ahead, british lawmakers are considering an ultimate for a top-ranked tennis player who wants to play wimbledon. >>> and one of the baseball players finds a new team. a super team. in sports. a super team in sports. (vo) small businesses are joining the big switch. save over $1,000 when you switch to our ultimate business plan for the lowest price ever. plus choose from the latest 5g smartphones. get more 5g bars in more places- switch to t-mobile for business today. looking to get back in your type 2 diabetes zone? once-weekly ozempic® can help. ♪ oh, oh, oh, ozempic®! ♪ ♪ oh, oh, oh ♪ ozempic® is proven to lower a1c. most people who took ozempic® reached an a1c under 7 and maintained it. and you may lose weight. adults lost on average up to 12 pounds. in adults also with known heart disease, ozempic® lowers the

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limited availability >> the tsa is launching new facial recognition software at some airports. it's designed to verify the identity of travelers at airport security checkpoints. the device takes a photo of the passenger and compares the facial features on their photo id to the facial features from that in-person photo. this is to confirm the flyers identity officials at la that the device will also pull up your flight information. so a boarding pass won't be necessary. they say the device is safer for passengers because it's touch less and also increases security. >> it's it. it is common that someone may try to use someone else's government issued id. they look similar but not quite to the person that they claim that they are. that's the actual traveler. and so it you're not going to able to pull that >> the new technology is being tested at la x among some other locations in the tsa plans to use the device for about 90 days to gather some data before deciding whether or not it will expand the system. drivers in california can now skip the dreaded trip to the dmv and take that

the tsa extending the requirement through april 18. it is meant to give the city time to develop policies that will take into account covid case counts and to prepare for potential variance. >>> local and federal leaders are pushing for more support when it comes to mental health during the pandemic. the health and human services secretary met with local leaders. he says the biden administration wants plans in place to deal with mental health issues before they get too bad. >> it should surprise no one that in the past year we have been gradually setting up about $3 billion nationwide to help communities offer more services to people who are stressed. >> according to the kaiser >>> the winds continue to gradually die down, but the breezy conditions throughout the week have dispersed plenty of pollen across the bay area. the pollen is fully underway and it won't change much in the allergy count. in the medium high category, knocking on the doorstep of the high realm into the weekend and next week. a slight chance of passing showers satu