drivers can use express lanes on 101 from the county line in palo alto north to whipple avenue in redwoody. the lanes will be open from 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. to fast track members. there are plans to extend these lanes from whipple north to 380 at sfo later this year. >>> nbc is celebrating black history month. for the rest february, we'll bring inspiring stories and highlighting people making a profound impact. >>> we kick things off with monty pool who has a look back at the sports world and the legends we lost along the way. >> as time marches on, so does humanity and black history. so here we are. back for more and hoping for better. we lost black legends in 2021. henry aaron, who always will be the first black home run champ. john chaney, the fearless coach who took 17 ncaa tournaments despite having only one consensus all american. lee elder, the first black person to in the majors. tiger woods who survived a very serious car crash. there was good news. former minneapolis police officer derek chauvin whose public killing of george floyd sparked international outrage that nearly eve

one from the center clara county line into whipple avenue. caltrans says there express lane project will be expanding north through the peninsula. x denting from whipple avenue to i-380. >> many are rushing to the altar, today. some for superstitious reasons. >> in san mateo county, couples are lined up to get married for today's date. the clerk's office has extended its hours and while some say that the day is lucky, others say they aren't superstitious, but it is nice to have an easy wedding date to remember. >> reporter: case numbers are falling, will masks fall as well? that is the decision which will land with the governor in the next two weeks. >>> the pandemic pushing the opioid crisis to new heights. the call for sweeping reforms to prevent overdoses. >>> the fight in santa cruz counties that have some worried about the fate of the roaring camp beach train. >> reporter: supporters of roaring camp railroads and felton say they are concerned that regional transportation commission may be taking some okay, it's go time. team usa on the l

phase two will extend the express lanes in both directions on 101 from whipple up to 380.this year. when it is completed, drivers will have a horseshoe of fm the peninsula down south on 101 to 237, across to 880, and then up north toward oakland, again completing what i was just mentioning, a horseshoe shape. reporting live in east >> thank you so much. >>> 6:36 right now, and developing this morning, still night at san francisco's civic b.a.r.t. station. the shooting happened shortly before 9:00 at night on the b.a.r.t. platform. officers who just happened to be on board a train sitting at the station responded quickly and arrested a suspect. police are not saying if they've determined a motive. >>> happening today, a former us air force sergeant accused of shooting and killing a federal security officer is expected to plead guilty. steven carillo originally plead not guilty to the death of david patrick underwood. underwood was guarding the federal building in oakland in may of 2020 during protests against police brutality. court records show that he will change his plea

now they will be from santa clara county line to whipple avenue in red wood city. lanes will operate from 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. weekdays testing of tolling equipment is taking place on new express lanes. they have them as a car pool lane now. you can see that as he drives through the lanes as they work to test everything. again everything officially opens february 11. do plan for that. hopefully it will ease congestion along 101 because traffic can be busy especially for the morning and evening commutes. north bound 101 from san jose to sfo, that is a 38 minute ride. west bound highway 4 is looking good. east shore freeway, 14 minutes highway 4 to the maze. we have reports of a trouble spot near mcbride, not causing brake lights or issues but there is activity on the shoulder. a heads up there. a live look at the san mateo bridge commuting between 880 and 101, traffic is light with no delays. in fact west bound is the commute direction towards foster city and travel time is an easy 13 minutes across the stretch. 880 through oakland, colosseum, traffic is pretty li

they run from the santa clara county line to whipple avenue.tool is required for buses and carpools with people. >>> making masks option t. one school district is changing its policy. the reason behind the bold move and other schools making similar changes and whether experts consider it the right thing to do. plus -- >> reporter: i'm janelle wang live in beijing. a horrific crash for a san francisco skier and a positive covid test for a palo alto figure skater, just hours before his competition. we'll have the latest headlines from the winter games coming up. >>> today marks 31 days since rain has fallen in the bay area, and this is usually our wettest time of the year. we'll talk about the concerning conditions in our microclimate forecast ahead. this is "today in the bay." >>> here we go, monday morning. thanks so much for making us a part of your morning. i'm marcus washington. >> i'm laura garcia. if you're on the go, you can take us with us. you can watch us online at roku, amazon fire, apple tv, online.

express lanes will run from santa clara line to whipple avenue in red wood city. the express lanes will charge tolls with goal of easing congestion. the northern end of the project will be completed later this year which will extend to i- 380. >>> new, in the north bay, sausalito is tearing down unauthorized homeless camp. >> about 50 people who live there now have no shelter. justin andrews went to the site and spoke with those being told they have to go. >> reporter: you said you've got the best one. >> yeah. >> reporter: clarence walks us to his home in his neighborhood. >> these were the only things surviving. >> reporter: for six months he has lived here and actually built this place by himself. >> they say you have to move and throw everything away. that's ridiculous. >> reporter: today is eviction day for about 50 people who lived in the homeless encampment. they're hurt and saddened because now they're kicked out of a place they call home. this site in sausalito has become shelter for these people but today it gets shattered. three days ago clarence and al

this is from santa clara county at highway 85 of highway 101 two whipple avenue. the lanes run from 5:00 in the morning to 8:00 at night. every weekday. if you are by yourself or even with one other person, expect to pay a toll. if you don't have fasttrack. is free for three or more people. the whole idea is to get people to pay a toll and get a faster trip. >> moving more people in fewer cars through the most congested corridors. that is what express lanes are all about. >> caltrans says toll prices are determined by roadway detectors to see how heavy the lane usage is. the toll goes up l'amour carter in the lane. expect more express lanes on 101 farther north later this year. >>> starting on monday, every 14th, there will be some big changes to b.a.r.t. adding more options for riders to use especially on sundays. service will extend until midnight on sundays which means b.a.r.t. will be available until 5:00 a.m. every day of the week here also for the first time, five line service will be available on sundays until about 9:00 pmp with the exception for single tr

the toll lanes will cover 22 miles when the second phase between whipple and interstate 380 opens later this year. >> finally, amy schneider is adjusting to her new life as a public figure. >> the newly minted millionaire quit her job as an engineer. today she hosted an event in san francisco. her 40 game strick helped raise awareness for the transgender community since she is a trans woman. they talked about the she faced being on jeopardy. >> it comes with the territory. jeopardy had put me in touch with some people who had given me some preparation. it was super helpful. i really appreciate that. >> coaching helped her deal with some of the negative feedback on social media. she ranks second in total games won on jeopardy. >> it has been so fun and rati any dsol. we appreciatyo at 6:00. >>> tonight, several developing stories as we come on the air. the new numbers in tonight. what americans are now paying and what's driving this. >>> also tonight, the scene at that bridge from detroit into canada. gm forced to cancel shifts. michigan's governor tonight offering to help get the trucks

the lanes between highway 85 to whipple avenue. the express lanes are free if you have three or more people in the car. or if you choose to pay with fast track. you will only need to pay between 5:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. on weekdays. >>> on the fire watch, crews are watching a fire that destroyed two homes. flames brought okay. a hiker on a trail below the homes was treated for minor burns, one other home damaged. unclear what started the fire. neighbors say there was an arson in that area a few months ago. >>> the sierra was in the midst of a record-setting dry spell. scientists at berkeley at the snow lab say there are signs of significant snow melt. so at this point in time we received 73% of what we expect for the winter snow. >> this is in contrast to december when the lab recorded the snowiest december on record at 214 inches. the sierra is about 80 inches away to reach an average level of snowpack. >>> let's check in paul hagan. amazing how much snow we now don't have. >> right. just like the bay area, how much rain we don't h

this is from santa clara county line to whipple avenue in wed redwood city. buses can use them for free. >> get used to that. >>> what a lovely look outside in south bay. waiting for the sun's arrival. it is early. 4:47 right now. kari has a look at what we're in store for weather-wise. >> yeah, we've got a lot of changes ahead. we've had nice, cool weather recently. it started to warm up over the weekend and it's going to continue to warm up. as we take a live look outside in san francisco, clear start to our monday morning as you're heading out and the seven-day forecast is at the bottom of the screen. we're going to have fog rolling across parts of the north bay this morning, but elsewhere it's all clear. we're seeing visibility down to zero in novato and it's a quarter of a mile in santa rosa, about a mile and a half in parts of the north bay over toward napa. so you're seeing fog moving around, but it is clear in few e degrees around sunrise and then quickly start to warm up. we'll be in the mid-50s at 11:00 and then eventually make it into the upper 60s

the lanes will run from the san mateo-; two whipple avenue in redwood city. during peak commute times, the express lanes will charge tolls with the goal of easing congestion. >>> back to first alert weather, chopper five, this is over the marin headlands. if you did not have to work, hey hey. >> so beautiful. it was a great day to head to the beach if you played hooky or had the day off. >> or if you were the boss, exactly. >> i'm zooming from my towel. >> exactly, with the camera off. that's the benefit of being able to do that now. let's take a look at the beach hazard statement for tomorrow, doing any of those things, working from the beach or just heading there and not telling the bus, sensing a good idea. keep in mind there is a beach hazard statement in effect. treat the water with respect. if you're just hanging out to watch the waves, enjoy. it will certainly be warm. breezy in the higher elevations, about 1500 or 2000 feet, gust closer to 30 miles per hour. record high temperatures in the forecast again tomorrow and after that, on friday, then down s

. >> 101 drivers, to whipple opened friday. drivers can take advantage between 5:00 a.m.> this will be transformative for people on these corridors. make no mistake about it. >> the express lanes are free. if you have people in the car or you can choose to pay with fast track. >> they are providing significant savings. so those of you who use this to go to work. go to appointments. centers of education or wherever you need to know. >> as for what drivers can expect, just look across the bay. the carpool lanes here along 880, between oakland and milipitas, became express lane, in october of 2020. the idea then was to give more people, including those who drive alone, the chance to pay a toll and get a faster trip. >> moving more people in fewer cars through our most congested corridors. that's what express lanes are all about. >> the metropolitan transportation commission says for the most recent available, drivers in the 880 express lanes are moving almost 20 miles per hour faster than those in the regular lanes. >> they really don't generate that much cash. and in an ide

this is in both directions between the santa clara line and whipple avenue in redwood city.ple are exempt. >>> we are talking to traffic authorities about how the debut is going. head to our home page for more details. >>> also, sonoma county is rolling back its ban on large gatherings. health leaders last month set a 50-person cap for indoor gatherings, 100 person max on outdoor events. the county believes its past its omicron surge. >>> on sunday, we are airing the super bowl. you can be ready for everything by going to our home page. we have special sections for each. okay, it's go time. team usa on the largest gig-speed network. which means this mega fan never misses a second. it's gig-speed wifi that's “mikaela shiffrin” fast. ok, that's fast! speed's cool, but does yours block threats? yup, even for these upstairs all-nighters rocking wifi speeds faster than a gig. can your internet do that? learn more about gig-speed wifi, or get started with xfinity internet for $19.99 a month for 12 months. click, call, or visit a store today. >>> this morning on the third hour of "

from the county line to whipple avenue in redwood city. more and buses can use them for free. >> see what happens there. the count down to super bowl lvi is on. a week away. the sofi stadium. bengals square off with the l.a. rams on the rams home turf. watch it here. if you want to stream it stream it on peacock. if you don't want to watch it in english. watch it on telemundo. kick off 3:30. we'll be in l.a. covering all the action. now. skiing sensationidt go according to plan. the gold medallist md an early gate and crashed. as a result she received a did not finish. disqualified from the event. she has four more events ahead of her. >> now for sports. let's start with the bright spot. usa women's team shining bright in beijing. >> they are. a bay area native leads the hockey team to a another dominating win at the winter games. what hilary knight's mom asked her today after the big win. yep, it's go time with wireless on the most reliable network. ok, that jump was crazy! but what's crazier? you get unlimited for just 30 bucks. nice! bu

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in sunnyvale and whipple avenue in redwood city, local transportation leaders expect the lanes will help on the peninsula. president biden is pitching americans on his plan to lower health care costs, including the cost of prescription drugs. >> my plan allow medicare negotiate. the prices are prepared to pay for each individual. the company says i'm not going to and so to that price with millions of customers. >> well, during a speech in virginia, the president says that he wants to allow medicare to negotiate for the price of drugs, something the currently can't do. he also wants to cap the amount that seniors have to pay for drugs. no senior citizen would pay more than $2000 a year total and insulin would be just $35 a month. the president says it's unacceptable that the u.s. pays more for prescription drugs than any other developed country in the world. in other national headlines, president biden is expected to announce who he will nominate to the supreme court this month. president biden vowed to nominate the first black woman to the high court. we've got alexandra limon standing b

express lanes from the santa clara county line to whipple avenue in redwood city are set to officiallyxt friday, february 11th. the express lanes will operate from 5 am until 8 pm on weekdays and are available for drivers who have fast track. carpools with three or more people can use the lanes for free three or more. it's phase one of a project with a goal of creating 22 miles of express lanes up to interstate 380 in south san francisco if you've ever driven 280 down the peninsula into silicon valley, you've no doubt enjoyed the views of pristine wildland. most of that is a result of a vision a small group of residents had 50 years ago to preserve it from development. their efforts are helping make a better bay area with the expansion of and 65,000 acres of open space abc 7 news reporter david louis shows us why this is special year for the district that acquired those lands from sky 7. you can see how developed the peninsula and silicon valley are that alarms some concerned residents in the early 1970s million people were being added every decade and they saw these green hills and lo

in sunnyvale and whipple avenue in midwood city took 3 years to complete local leaders and representatives from the t a caltrans and san mateo county transportation agencies gather to celebrate. they talke about how these lanes will help improve mobility on the peninsula. good morning, everyone. >> it actually is very exciting. coming down here. and i did take to 80 for obvious reasons. but to see the signs activated. to see it announcing tomorrow's opening. and to know we are coming here today to announce and just a little fight what we want and have begun for over 3 years ago. this the express lane segment will join that with the second phase between city. >> and interstate 3.80, creating an express lanes. her shoe that includes interstate 80 in the east bay and highway 2.37. across the south end of the day and highly 1, 1, of the >> although the ceremony took place today, the express lanes will officially open to the public tomorrow. state of california is suing tesla for racial discrimination at its fremont factory. according to the head of california's for housing and employment depar

in sunnyvale and whipple avenue in redwood city. >> took 3 years to complete local leaders and representatives from vta from caltrans and san mateo county transportation agencies, all gather to celebrate today. he talked about how these lanes will help improve mobility along the peninsula. >> coming here today to announce and just a little fight. what we once and have begun for over 3 years ago. this the express lane segment will join that with the second phase. the team city. >> and in this state, 3.80, creating an express lanes, her shoe that includes interstate 80 in the east bay and highway 2.37. across the south end of the day and highly 1, 1, 2 minutes left. >> although the ceremony took place today, the express lanes will officially open to the public tomorrow. >> let's go outside. see how things are shaping up. hammond as driving into work today. there are a lot of people out there showing a lot of skin. it was they do enjoy has a lot of very attractive people do. yes, we do. we absolutely do. chief meteorologists karnow its. yeah. well, you know what? posted used to rid the middle win

another partnership has opened new express lanes and nine miles from santa clara county to whipple avenue and so we mention this because there is a larger three-county partnership to develop car poolings and they are ahead of us in the express lanes to redwood city. this is already working on the expansion of the network from redwood city to the airport. that will be a set of express lanes. that is a study ongoing with caltrans. this is a partnership with the mtc and almeda so the base skyway can include a multi-use path from west oakland to the yerba buena segment and to don't treasure island and where traveller cans use the clean fairy to come across to san francisco and eventually phase two is the west span bicycle and bay bridge itself. that is a that is grateful for regional cal-trans and ultimately successful in winning a large state grant from the state. there is a lot of funding in this update and there is a new urban forestry project and this is the california natural resources agency which is accepting proposal through the urban greening grant program through march 28. there is

reporter: the operating from highway 85 to whipple avenue.second phase is finished, the lane will cover 22 miles. the metropolitan transportation commission says more work has to be done to the incentivize the use of cars and drive down greenhouse emissions. they cite charging tolls to all drivers on freeways could be a solution. >> this is a way for us to keep the region moving with 2 million additional people, one million additional jobs that are expected to be here by 2050. reporter: a two year planning study has been launched to study that possibility, something that is bringing concern to drivers we spoke with. >> everyone uses their car. i don't think we should charge. reporter: more concern from those who heard the presentation of the study. >> i know many people who cannot afford paying the price. reporter: john beaudoin says looking into equity issues and much more is exactly what the two year study is about. >> how do you make sure that the burdens are not born disproportionately by a low income people? reporter: answers many questi

another partnership has opened new express lanes and nine miles from santa clara county to whipple avenue and so we mention this because there is a larger three-county partnership to develop car poolings and they are ahead of us in the express lanes to redwood city. this is already working on the expansion of the network from redwood city to the airport. that will be a set of express lanes. that is a study ongoing with caltrans. this is a partnership with the mtc and almeda so the base skyway can include a multi-use path from west oakland to the yerba buena segment and to don't treasure island and where traveller cans use the clean fairy to come across to san francisco and eventually phase two is the west span bicycle and bay bridge itself. that is a that is grateful for regional cal-trans and ultimately successful in winning a large state grant from the state. there is a lot of funding in this update and there is a new urban forestry project and this is the california natural resources agency which is accepting proposal through the urban greening grant program through march 28. there is

the lanes will run from san mateo, santa clara county line to whipple avenue in red wood city. peak times express lanes will charge tolls with goal of easing congestion. bart is bringing back the full slate of prepandemic services starting next week. bart will extend service to midnight on sundays and will continue to operate midnight service every night of the week. bart has been closing at 9:00 p.m. on sundays since the pandemic started as it works on infrastructure projects. >> thanks. >>> new, a food truck experiment on san francisco's great highway is ending after some intense push back from local businesses. outer sun set business owners expressed worries that food trucks would take away business from them prompting the halt. it is a sudden reversal from the rec and parks department which said it would be extending the program past the original three month time frame. the program will officially end this sunday. >>> 5:22. still ahead, if a bad break up is still bugging you, some zoos want to help. popular valentine's day event making its come back. >>> a new team bringing

from highway 85 at 101 two whipple avenue. you need a fast-track toll tag and it will be based on congestion pricing which will be displayed. carpools with three or more people can use the lanes for free. toll lanes will cover 22 miles. the second phase will open later this year. reggie: the warriors dancing reunion years in the making. kumasi: the 70 put pen -- the 70 foot pendulum. this opens today. this opens today. reggie: get your personal points plan! i'm james corden and i'm here to tell people that ww is getting even more personal. keep on shopping, ignore us. i've lost like 28 pounds. you look great! i love that my clothes fit better, le bit more than that. you look great! the new ww personalpoints program is particular to you. so what kind of foods do you like? avocado. ice cream. sandwiches. no food is off limits. when can i start?! you just got to download the app. download the ww app today for a 14 day free trial. okay, it's go time. team usa on the largest gig-speed network. download the app. which means this meg

that is between santa clara county's line to whipple avenue in red wood city.opens on february 11. they'll be operating 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. weekdays and available for drivers in the fast track system. testing of the tolling equipment is taking place on the new express lanes. right now you can use them as a car pool lane but that will change february 11. folks who typically take 101 especially monday through thursday when it is really busy after 6:00 for the morning commute will be happy to have that option for the afternoon commute as well. the san mateo bridge, taking a look at traffic conditions, 12 minutes between 880 towards 101. 101 was free flowing there courtesy of mobile 5. in oakland, not a bad ride. traffic is pretty light. good news for the ride north bound, it is now down to about 15 minutes. the earlier trouble spot is cleared. there is a new crash in our traffic center. we'll have details on that in our next report. a little crowded across the upper deck. >>> if you have plans to get into the s.a.p. center this weekend, some big changes. the ne

the lanes will run from san mateo to santa clara county line to whipple in red wood city.k commute times express lanes will charge tolls with goal of easing congestion. traffic is looking crowded through there. good news for bart riders. the transit agency is bringing back the full slate of prepandemic services. this starts next week and service will be extended to midnight on sundays and will continue to operate midnight service every night of the week. bart has been closing at 9:00 p.m. on sundays since the pandemic began as it works on infrastructure projects. >>> say good-bye to food truck grub at the beach. the pilot program coming to an abrupt end. >>> a new team bringing you the news in in new york city, ♪ ♪ there's always something new to discover. ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ come be a part of it. your next vacation at iloveny.com -great party, carlene. you must have blown your budget. -not exactly. -you have great name-brand snacks, tons of meat, and where did you get this imported cheese? -hello! grocery outlet, bargain market. - this week, your local grocery outlet has 2lb bags

weekdays from highway 85 at 101 to live -- whipple avenue. tag to use it. >> is very busy at the toll plaza right now. unusual for friday. we will keep on at 558. number seven, move over new york and chicago. the best speech in the united states is right here in the bay area. according to yelp, it releases lists of the top 100 places for pizza. cheese pizza collective is number one. known for its veggie pizza and their own tomato sauce. >> em. >> piece of the day. >> veggie pizza. >> a very pizza week. >> as it should be. abc 7 and seven is coming up next. how do you watch. one of the apps, and then on your phone. iphone. just download and watch on the 20 47 stream. 8 a.m.. you are >>> good morning, america. for our viewers in the west, the prices soaring throughout the nation and how the president is tackling the challenge on this friday morning. fallout over inflation nation. prices hitting a new 40-year high. americans in every corner of the country spending hundreds more a month. this morning, the new challenges and the white house's stra

express lanes that open this morning on highway 101 on the peninsula operating from highway 85 to whipplepolitan transportatipoi commission says more work has to be done to reduce congestion to incentivize the use of cars and drive down greenhouse emissions. they say charging tolls all drivers unselect freeways could be the solution. >> this is a way to keep the region moving with 2 million additional people, one million additional jobs that are expected to be here by 2050. zack: a two-year study has been launched to look into the possibility, that is already bringing concern from drivers. >> that is a bad idea i think. i don't think we should charge because everyone uses cars. zack: more concern for members of the committees who heard a presentation on the study. >> i have a lot of friends that cannot afford paying prices. zack: says looking into equity issues and more is what the two-year study is about. >> how do you make that -- sure that the burdens are not borne disproportionately by low income people? zack: answers to the many questions are expected to come when the studies finishe

in sunnyvale and >> whipple avenue in redwood city took 3 years to complete local leaders and representatives from bt a caltrans and san mateo county transportation agencies held a a ribbon cutting ceremony today. the express lanes will officially open to the public tomorrow. now to our 4 zone forecast as we give you a live look outside san francisco from our sutro tower. talk about that warm weather today. feeling like spring or lawrence is back with us. lawrence year. you're looking at possibility >> of rain which at this point we will. we'll ride with you on that. hope springs eternal. right now. looks like things are good to begin to shift in there is at least a slight chance of a couple sprinkles in the forecast is not going to be much by any means, but will definitely notice a change in the pattern out there tonight, though, it is quiet as can be the offshore winds have weakened somewhat, although we'll see those continue tonight. it just won't be as blustery. here's the long-range computer models and high pressure stays in control, although we're going to see some clouds begin to creep

>> expressways on highway 101 on the peninsula from highway 85 to whipple avenue. second phase is finished, the lens will cover 22 miles but the metropolitan transportation commission says more work has to be done to reduce congestion and drive down greenhouse emissions. they say charging tolls to all drivers on freeways could be the solution. >> this is a way to keep the region moving with 2 million additional people and one million additional jobs that are expected by 2050. >> a study has been launched to look into the possibility that has already brought concerns for drivers we have spoken with. >> i think that is a bad idea. >> and more members of the committees who heard a presentation on the study. >> i have a lot of senior friends that cannot afford. >> a spokesperson says looking into equity issues and much more is exactly what the two-year study is about. >> how do you make sure that the burdens are not disproportionately by low income people? >> answers are expected by 2024. implementation would not happen for at least a decade. >> this is the first step

phase two will extend the express lanes in both directions of 101 from whipple up to 380.hat is completed later this year, drivers will have a horseshoe of express lanes they can access from the peninsula down south to 237, across 237 to 880, and up north towards oakland. reporting live here in east palo alto, bob redell, "today in the bay.." >>> it is 5:35, and still no word on the identity of a man who was shot and killed last night at san francisco's b.a.r.t. station. the shooting lapped shortly before 9:00 p.m. on the b.a.r.t. platform. nearby officers responded quickly, arresting a man. police are not saying if they've determined a motive. >>> happening today, a former us air force sergeant accused of shooting and killing a expected plead guilty. steven carillo originally plead not guilty to the death of david patrick underwood, guarding a federal building in oakland in may 2020 during protests against police show that he will change his plea this morning. prosecutors say carillo has ties to a group of far right anti-government extremists. one week after the shooting,

last time we checked in and hayworth, they just able to get this accident off of northbound 80 at whipple road. so that's the good news. so we're already starting to see some improvement along 8.80, there. we do, however, have another traffic collision. this is in menlo park along the peninsula. so southbound one, 0, one north of willow road. we're going to closely watch that. the bay bridge nice commute into the city maze that fremont street exit. 14 minutes. san mateo to want to want a little under 13 and will leave you with a look. a highway. 24 walnut creek to 5.80, about 12 minutes. back to you. all right. thanks a lot, right, 9.32, and a big story now. attorney general rob bonta is investigating the. >> pop up covid testing sites that people were complaining about throughout the bay area. his office sent a letter to the company which is called center for covid control, requesting information about their testing sites because people were saying they had false results are wrong. results before they even took that test. and some of these local testing locations were in san jose in moun

but the first phase of this that opens on friday that will go from palo alto to whipple avenue in redwood city, and you can either pay full price to be in the lane . or you can get a discount if you have more than one person in the car. i spoke to some people that had mixed emotions on whether they will use this lane. save it time say that my time say that passengers time, uber driver petros abrahamian says most of his passengers are going to or from sfo. the time spent backed up on one of one means fewer people he can drive in a day and less money in his pocket. sometimes i have passengers passengers cannot stay in the line. traffic time is better, right page something more and going faster. he's excited about the express lane ready with his fast track, flex its what you'll need to get a discount half off with two people in the car and free with more than three people. clean air vehicles with this sticker will also get to pay half price unlike the free ride, they might be used to in carpool lanes. we really do think it's going to be a very helpful means of helping people move up and down

they're adding the express lane to the mountain view drive, so from 237 up toward whipple, typical patterns toll plaza where there's no backup or metering lights just yet. over to you. >> thanks, mike. >>> happening now, a san francisco supervisor is making a push to tax vacant homes. so in 2019 the city report found that more than 40,000 housing units are empty in the city. the tax is aimed at owners who are keeping those properties off the market, sometimes for years as a business decision. the supervisor dean preston says the idea is similar to what has already happened in oakland and washington, d.c. he's holding a news conference today requesting the proposal be on the ballot in november. >> warming temperatures posing a threat worldwide. ahead on "today in the bay," meteorologist kari hall is breaking down the impacts our climate in crisis may have on the future of winter sports. and at 6:00, california's mask mandate is ending next week. we're live this morning, moving you forward on the plan of why the new rules may not be as cut and dried as you might think. we'll be right back. >>

morning ahead of the opening of the newly built express lanes on highway one of one there between whipple 2, 37 and sunday veil. drivers will need a fast track transponder told her based on demand and where drivers entered the express lane carpools with three or more people, as well as busses can travel free of charge those driving clean air vehicles with a valid dvd cal qualify for 50% discount. these expressed signs, although they do allow for some marketing vehicles do provide from ability, relief and congestion relief by allowing and being able to collect tools on these areas where we anticipate to be able to spend it on other improvements within the county. when the entire us one on one expressing quarters complete, the bay area will enjoy better connectivity between two of california's most vital economic summers, san francisco and silicon valley. the express lanes will be in effect from five am to eight pm weekdays. california's become the first u. s state to register more than one million electric cars, according to bloomberg. as of december, 31st, california drivers had registere

newly built express lanes on highway 11 are now open and charging tolls between whipple avenue in redwood city and highway 85, 2, 37 and sunnyvale. drivers need a fast track flex transponder. the toll is based on demand and where drivers enter the express lane carpools with three or more people as well as busses are able to travel them free of charge. cars with two people in those driving clean air vehicles with the valid dmv detail, get half off. about two new details about a deadly crash that killed bicyclist in san jose last night . this happened at the intersection of al midan expressway and foxworthy avenue just before 8 30. police say the driver of a bmw hit a bicyclist in the intersection. that bicyclist was taken to the hospital and later died. police say the bmw did have the green light and the driver stopped and is cooperating with the investigation. this marks the 13th roadway fatality in san jose so far this year, and we're following a developing story out of phoenix, arizona, where nearly a dozen police officers were shot or injured. during an hours long standoff. this happen

they're between whipple avenue and redwood city and highway 85 2 37 in sunnyvale drivers will need atrack flex transponder tolls are based on demand and on where drivers entered the express lane. carpools with three or more people as well as busses will be able to travel free of charge. those driving clean air vehicles with the valid dmv decal will qualify for a 50% discount. these expressed signs, although they do allow for some market and vehicles do provide from the ability, relief and congestion relief by allowing and being able to collect tools on these areas where we anticipate to be able to spend it on other improvements within the county. when the entire us one on one expressed in quarters complete, the bay area will enjoy better connectivity between two of california's most vital economic centers, san francisco and silicon valley. the express lanes will be in effect from five am to eight pm on weekdays. protesters rallying against covid restrictions are prompting a state of emergency in canada coming up how a similar display in southern california is now planned for super bo

peninsula, new express lanes unveiled to these lanes on highway one o one to 37 in sunnyvale and whipple avenue in redwood city took 3 whole years to complete a local leaders and representatives from bt a caltrans and san mateo county transportation agencies. gathered to celebrate. they talked about how these lanes will help improve mobility on the peninsula. coming here today to announce and just a little fight. >> what we once and have begun for over 3 years ago. this the express lane segment will join that with the second phase between city and in this state, 3.80, creating an express lanes for shoe that includes interstate 8.80, in the east bay and highway 2.37. across the south end of the day and highly one of the slept. >> yeah. well, the ceremony took place today, but the express lanes won't officially open to the public until tomorrow. that our 4 zone forecast as we give you a live look at sfo. usually you see some precipitation in the year. maybe a little fog, but >> no, no, no. yeah. this has been a bizarre weather week here. the bay area mid february, lawrence and and we haven

oh, one there between whipple avenue in redwood city and highway 85 2 37 in sunnyvale.ed a fast track flex transponder tolls are based on demand and on where drivers enter the express lane carpools with three or more people as well as busses will be able to travel free of charge. those driving clean air vehicles with a valid dmv decal will qualify for a 50% discount. those express lanes will be in effect between five am and eight pm on the weekdays. tesla is issuing two more massive recalls today the company is recalling nearly 27,000 cars this time over windshield defroster software error. according to tesla, the cabins, heating may not defrost the windshield fast enough, making it hard for drivers to see and increasing the risk of a crash. this recall applies to some 2021 2022 model threes. model s is model x and model like ours. tesla is also recalling nearly 579,000 vehicles in the u. s because of a boombox function that can play sounds over an external speaker and obscure audible warnings for pedestrians. news of those recalls sent us a stock down close to 2. elect

they will be charging a toll from santa clarita county up to whipple road on 101.ng over there, you can use the fas trak that you need across the bridges, like the san mateo bridge. the bridges are moving smoothly, but they're taking the toll. >> reporter: well, good morning. very happy wednesday to you. tesla may be facing another lawsuit, this time from the state of california, over alleged racial discrimination and harassment. the lawsuit from the california department of fair employment and housing was revealed in a tesla financial filing. now, we don't have much more information about it. it just says unspecified allegations. in october of last year a jury in san francisco federal court decided that tesla should pay a former worker owen diaz $137 million after he faced a hostile work environment. our investigative unit did all kinds of research into this case. you can find their report at nbcbayarea.com/investigations. >>> the justice department on tuesday announced a major bust in the world of cryptocurrency, accusing a married couple of laundering stolen bit

another partnership has opened new express lanes and nine miles from santa clara county to whipple avenue this because there is a larger three-county partnership to develop car poolings and they are ahead of us in the express lanes to redwood city. this is already working on the expansion of the network from redwood city to the airport. that will be a set of express lanes. that is a study ongoing with caltrans. this is a partnership with the mtc and almeda so the base skyway can include a multi-use path from west oakland to the yerba buena segment and to don't treasure island and where traveller cans use the clean fairy to come across to san francisco and eventually phase two is the west span bicycle and bay bridge itself. that is a that is grateful for regional cal-trans and ultimately successful in winning a large state grant from the state. there is a lot of funding in this update and there is a new urban forestry project and this is the california natural resources agency which is accepting proposal through the urban greening grant program through march 28. there is $47.5 million stat

another partnership has opened new express lanes and nine miles from santa clara county to whipple avenuee there is a larger three-county partnership to develop car poolings and they are ahead of us in the express lanes to redwood city. this is already working on the expansion of the network from redwood city to the airport. that will be a set of express lanes. that is a study ongoing with caltrans. this is a partnership with the mtc and almeda so the base skyway can include a multi-use path from west oakland to the yerba buena segment and to don't treasure island and where traveller cans use the clean fairy to come across to san francisco and eventually phase two is the west span bicycle and bay bridge itself. that is a that is grateful for regional cal-trans and ultimately successful in winning a large state grant from the state. there is a lot of funding in this update and there is a new urban forestry project and this is the california natural resources agency which is accepting proposal through the urban greening grant program through march 28. there is $47.5 million statewide that i