yeah, berkeley is not involved, but there's no issues with slowing. at the bay bridge toll plaza, we have seen fog registering in parts of the north bay, petaluma and fairfield for i-80, but not a major concern for drivers. there's an easier build. there you go, right on time. a little bit of slowing from northbound 101 to oakland road off of 680. back to you. >> thanks, mike. >>> the impact from california wildfires are being felt far and wide, and next here on "today in the bay," how one industry is being forced to adapt due to so much smoke. >>> and then the president going right to the ports, and then meanwhile, accusations of campaign violations for the past president. >>> and then mlb executive of the year. he had been with the orange and black for many years and helped to guide them. >>> good wednesday morning. right now at 5:43, as you are heading out in the south bay, it's a cloudy start and may even be misting at times. right now it's 63 degrees, so it's a milder start. we will slowly see the temperatures heading up today, but a lot of sunsh

mount tam had close to an inch of rain, berkeley hills a quarter inch, san jose .07 inch. right on target with what the computer models were predicting with this system. we can turn off the sprinkles. it's enough rain to at least water the lawn today. >> we have your traditional pattern for 101. that's starting to clear for speeds just north of issue. northbound 280 at saratoga, a spinout reported. we're talking about slicker roads as that rain did travel through. now this highlighting shows you with all the moisture in the soil and little bit mild temperatures, we have possibilities for fog here southbound toward the santa cruz mountains. over here a commute starting to build through fremont. and the thornton on ramp to southbound 680 blocked. folks are seeing all the lights and that's backing traffic up. that's it for the nimitz, the crash in oakland almost cleared. gentle build across the bridges. >>> investors in a san francisco shoe company did very well in the stock market debut. shares in all birds trades under the symbol bird. investors poured into the stock. the s

cal's head coach blames the problem on poor communication from the city of berkeley, as players tested negative one team after testing positive. one health expert said postponing the game is probably a good decision. >> right now we need to find out are these players symptomatic, in which this case they can transmit the infection and the appropriate thing to do is postpone the game. >> cal says about all of its players are fully vaccinated. the game against usc will now take place on december 14th. >>> san josÉ sharks meantime, they are still strong despite several players and their coach out to covid protocol. last night they beat the flames 4-1. this makes one loss in the five games they played since the start of the outbreak. most, if not all of the players who are out along with the head coach are likely to return by the time of the next home stand. tomorrow the sharks will play in winnipeg. >>> and the judge in scott peterson's trial is weighing out a new sentence. >>> technological failures are taking the spotlight in the elizabeth holmes criminal fraud trial. on the stand yeste

it's slow out of berkeley and in through emeriville and richmond. the build is on there, and a little over at the richmond bridge. a lot more slowing -- or a more of a duration of slowing for pittsburg and highway 4. castro valley, the counter commute, smooth. >> thanks, mike. >>> next up here on "today in the bay," "nbc bay area responds." >> her concert is pushed back but she wants a refund not a different show time, and state law is on her side. i am consumer investigator, chris chmura. "nbc bay area responds," next. we love our house, been here for years. yeah. but there's an animal in the attic. (loud drumming) yeah yeah yeah yeah!!!! (animal drumming in distance) (loud drumming) drums! drums! aaaaaahhhh! at least geico makes bundling our home and car insurance easy. we save a lot. aaaaaahhhh! ohhh! (loud drumming) animal! aaaaaahhhh! for bundling made easy, go to geico.com. uh-oh... >>> good morning. sharon in san mateo planned to live it up in hotel california. she paid ticketmaster $1273 for tickets. she requested a refund when it was resche

that is presenting more slowing near berkeley. we have the metering lights on and a slow drive in san francisco. it is in patches through the tri-valley. >> forget having to buy a ticket to get that buttery movie theater popcorn. coming up next, you'll be able to get the same snack, just watching in your living room. a new marketing push. >> and more good news, really good jobs numbers, the economy is really improving. >> look, the quick edly good news this morning, we finally know the two women set to defy draifty in the upcoming "wick ed" movie. >> you're under studies. someone a tony winner, another other an oscar nomination. >> we're getting coaching from laura and kari coming up later. . we're going to talk about that and more coming up here later on "today in the bay." when it comes to flooring, i'm hard to please. so, i go to floor & decor where i find every imaginable tile, wood, laminate or stone without compromising my design. cause one aisle doesn't cut it. i need an entire store. explore floor & decor in person or onli

one of the falcons who nests in the uc berkeley tower was found injured. experts think he got into a fight with another falcon. he is now flying free again. >>> it's 4:57. don't go anywhere. we are following breaking news. >>> temperatures in the mid 40s. it will be a cool day with a lot of clouds. >> not a lot of fog, so it doesn't show up in the camera shot. what does show up is a good amount of traffic flow. it's moving smoothly. your doctor gives you a prescription. let's get you on some antibiotics right away. you could have it brought right to your door, with 1-to-2 day delivery from your local cvs. or same day if you need it sooner. but at a time like this, aren't you glad you can also just swing by to pick it up? and get your questions answered. because peace of mind is something you just can't get in a cardboard box. that's healthier made easier. at cvs. >>> an amber alert issued for a girl police say was taken from a gas station. we are following the developments. >>> kaiser workers walking off the job for 24 hours. ahead, the potential impact on

. >>> also happening tomorrow, it's the deadline for city workers in berkeley to submit proof of vaccination. this morning we are getting a better pictures of how many employees have gotten the shot. so far 80% of city workers are vaccinated, and the city is trying to determine how many does not get an exemption could lose their jobs. >>> as the holiday season gets closer, covid cases are climbing again. the united states reported 47 million cases since the pandemic began. 1 million cases were reported in the last two weeks alone. you can see the increase here in on graph. this is the 7-day average of new cases nationwide. on october 24th, 63,000 new cases a day. on friday, 78,000 new cases a day. here in california, our cases are inching up as well. this shows our positivity rate on october 14th, and that was the lowest it has been since our peak this summer at 2%. over the past month we are seeing it creep up now to 2.3%. you might have questions about the covid vaccine. there's a lot to keep up with. we're here to help you. just head to nbcbayarea.com/coronavirus. >>> following up on brea

reiterate, no masks required in some indoor settings in alameda, contra costa county and the city of berkeley. no more than 100 people allowed inside. you must still wear your masks inside places like stores, restaurants and schools. up north, marin county is lifting more indoor mask mandates, and they are going a step further, masks are recommended but no longer required in most indoor settings, and this includes stores and restaurants. can you take off your mask in a store and in restaurants up in marin county, again, as long as you are vaccinated. masks still required inside places like schools, health care facilities, jails, homeless facilities and on public transit, and that will apply to marin county. reporting live from walnut creek in contra costa county, bob redell for "today in the bay." >>> if you can't lose the mask completely, they are still required in schools, health care facilities, jails, homeless shelters and public transit, and also private businesses can still require people to wear masks indoors if they choose. >>> moderna says the fda is delaying its covid vaccine for 12

in the east bay, berkeley took the clinic to the children. malcolm x was one of the locations where hundreds of kids lined up to get their dose. >> i am extremely relieved that the last person in our household is able to get vaccinated, and we have been waiting for this day for a while and we're glad to see it. >> there still continues to be a lot to keep track of, where it comes to now kids and the vaccine. our twitter page is a good source of information. >>> the fda has confirmed that visitors who have full doses of the six approved international vaccines from the world health organization will be allowed to enter the u.s., and that includes fully vaccinated travelers from the uk, and most of the eu, china and brazil and india will not enter the u.s. without quarantining. >>> san francisco is moving closer to a new housing project moving forward near google's planned downtown village. it's slated near dupont just off bird avenue. the project calls for the demolition of 64,000 square feet of existing industrial building on mcavoy in order t

also starting today alameda county, contra costa county and the city of berkeley will ease mask requirements, but only in certain endorse settings in places like gyms, offices and religious gatherings. >>> and now to a look at sfo. this is part of a nationwide problem for american airlines and it continues into this morning. american has canceled 1,700 flights nationwide since friday, and blaming the problem on weather and staffing issues. here in the bay area, the affect has been minimal, 36 flights over the weekend and six today. american airlines said most customers are being rebooked the same day it expect the cancelations, and delays could be getting better today, as 1,800 flight attendants will return to work. >>> and then safeway stores have ended their overnight hours because of the theft. one supervisor tweeted he already met with safeway reps and hopes to meet with police leaders to devise a better plan. >>> and then chancellor, joseph castro, visiting one campus shortly afternoon. the administration did not issue a direct response. the union argues the union is flush with cash. >>

one of those victims, 95-year-old francis roberts said she was walking in berkeley on thanksgiving day when a car pulled up with a man and woman in the front seat and two children in the back. the woman got out of the car and put her necklace around her head as a distraction and stole her $2,500 ring and her necklace passed down by her mother. >> we had a pact that she would wear the chain until she died and then i would wear it when i died, and that was our way of keeping up with each other. >> over the past few days, similar crimes have occurred in berkeley, brentwood and twice in san ramon. >>> and then public feedback on the water contingency plan in water shortage pz that. in june, customers were asked to cut water usage by 20% because of the current drought. >>> downtown san josÉ this morning, the tree is sparkling bright for us this morning as we get ready for this tuesday. meteorologist, kari hall, has a look at the forecast for us as we start out nice and cool. >> nice and cool, in some spots foggy. let's head back to santa rosa. we did get nearly three inches of rain but tha

ti today here in contra costa county, and also in alameda county and the city of berkeley, you no longer have to wear a mask inside the gym as long as you're vaccinated. no masks are required in certain indoor settings, places like gyms, offices, churches, again, everybody must be vaccinated and symptom free, and there's no more than 100 people inside. you still must wear your mask in places like stores, restaurants and schools. and also marin county, they are lifting most indoor mandates, and going a step further, masks are recommended but no longer required in most indoor settings in marin county, and this includes stores and restaurants. masks are still required in places like schools, health care facilities, jails, homeless facilities and on public transit. back here live, masks are optional. if you are fully vaccinated, everybody we have seen here today has come without a mask and not showing symptoms of covid, and management hopes the new rules sticks. >> we are trying to please both sides. because it's 50/50 with the membership, and half of them want to wear a mask and have don't.

to the numbers provided last week to the berkeley side, 80% are vaccinated. that number may be higher because the city is not putting a number on those who are not yet vaccinated, and 64 employees have applied for exemptions, and those without exemptions may lose their jobs. >>> in the south bay, the santa clara fair grounds exhibition hall is where organizers are transforming the site into a more exciting environment for the little ones to keep them occupied before and after the shots. check out our vaccine frequently asked questions section at nbcbayarea.com and on our nbc bay area app. just click on faq vaccination for kids. >>> today begins what is expected to be a full week with no days off marking a first for this trial. prosecutors last week suggested they may be ready to rest their case soon. a one-time theranos investor is expected to return to the witness stand today. last week he testified about inaccurate information he received on the company's blood testing technology. >>> people across the country, they are feeling the pain at the pump, and her

. >>> falcons that live on the uc berkeley campus are not living nicely. one falcon was attacked by another male falcon. he and annie have nested on top of the belltower since 2017. >>> something is happening to the san francisco symphony. it enabled users to sign into an app with a qr code that security connects a person with their identity and vaccination status and streamlining them with that process. >>> and then draymond green jr., starting them young. >> yeah, you have to earn your keep. >>> 4:57 for you this morning. happening this morning, vaccinations for kids just hour away. we're moving you forward with when and where your kids can get vaccinated here in the bay area. >>> we're waking up to a few clouds and some quiet weather, but by this time tomorrow we could see some rain coming in. we'll talk more about that and the timeline of the rain, coming up next. >>> a quick look at a quick drive across the bay area bridge. kari is talking about that, and i am talking about that, that fog in the north bay. we'll talk about it more after this break. wh

hey, the axe is headed back to berkeley for the second time in three years. check out the post-game celebration by the golden bears. they hammered stanford in the 124th big game at stanford stadium. remember, they had to deal with the covid outbreak for the past two and a half weeks after a scoreless first, chase garbers hits trayvon clark for the longest play in big-game history. an 84-yard touchdown. cal absolutely dominated with a record 646 yards of total offense, including 352 on the ground. cal wins the big game in a blowout 41-11. the axe returns to berkeley for the first time since 2019, and for just the second time in the last dozen years. >> anyone especially against stanford is gratifying. >> hey, george, how ya doing? the 49ers on the road today in jacksonville after a huge emotional win on monday night. they have to guard against the jags. >> i don't think that people let down after something like that, but you've got to realize the emotions are bigger. your emotions can't be high every single day. that means we got to practice accordingly every

today the deadline for berkeley city workers to submit proof of workly vaccination. 80% of employees are at least vaccinated, but that number could be higher because the city is not putting in the number of those that are not yet vaccinated and saying some things are influx. those without exemptions may lose their jobs. >>> in the south bay, the fair site open to younger children. organizers are transforming the site into a more inviting site for children. if you have questions about the vaccine, we can help. check out our vaccine frequently asked questions section on nbcbayarea.com or on our app. >>> turning to our climate in crisis, some of the strictest water rules in the state are set to begin in the south bay today. several cities will be impacted including san josÉ, cupertino, campbell, los gatos and saratoga. those that don't cut their use to 15% will face a drought fee. the last time the san josÉ water company implemented restrictions was 2016. >>> the testimony picking up in the elizabeth holmes criminal fraud trial. prosecutors last week suggested they may be ready to res

the oakland and berkeley areas there. so far no major spinouts reported. that's great. be careful of roadways like that. right now there's no delay through the area. here at the richmond bridge, light traffic. these will look a little blurry, and as folks approach the toll plaza they will have to ease in because it's slick. >>> what one rapper is promising victims. >>> the all-new announcement from amazon. >>> yep, wet roads out there as the atmospheric river makes its way across the bay area. we'll talk when that rain is heading your way. you're watching "today in the bay." -hi mommy! -hi honey! oh i missed you! you just want to video call the kids. ok. hush little baby... don't say a word... but if slow upload speeds turns your goodnight call into an accidental horror movie... can you hear me? shut it down. just remember. you're not a bad mom. you just need better internet. at&t fiber delivers faster upload speeds for more reliable video calls. get at&t fiber, plans starting at $35 a month for a year. limited availability in select areas. call 1.877.only.att. when you

berkeley public health now saying the number of positive tests has climbed to more than 40. head coach justin wilcox is responding to reports that proper covid protocols were not followed. players admit nearly 100% vaccination may have led to a false sense of security. >> there was a lot of frustration from lack of clarity and communication to us players. >> so now there will be multiple tests during the week. there is going to be foods grab and go. workouts will be structured differently. >> cal plays stanford nine days from now. and the usc game will be december 4th. >>> all morning long we are honoring those who have served on this veterans day. it was here on nbc bay area's today in the bay about two years ago that we first told you about jake larson. >> a go fund me campaign raised thousands so he could go to normandy. now he is 98. we recently caught up with him at his home in martinez. he says it is important to remember how world war ii troops shaped american history. >> if it weren't for veterans, we'd all be speaking german right now. hitler's goal was to conquer t

. >> yeah, as we head toward the berkeley curb, a slick roadway. you can see the sheen from the wet conditions, and ponding reported earlier in the east bay. this is what kari was showing, and there's activity, a crash westbound 580 around san quinton. as more folks are starting to hit the road, we have not had more reports of flooding. >>> at least 3,900 pg&e customers at this hour are without power. this is the latest outage map we have for you. there are other smaller outages elsewhere. power outages are really becoming the new normal here in the bay area. our consumer investigator, chris chmura, will show how to prepare for this. you can go to nbcbayarea.com during the show if you just can't wait for this. >>> and then storm ranger around the clock, and you can follow kari on twitter. >>> comcast xfinity experienced a widespread outage just before 10:00 last night, and it's unclear if it was weather related. we hear most people were able to reconnect about 11:00 at night. xfinity and nbc bay area are both owned by comcast. >>> developing this m

. >>> berkeley police this morning talking about an unusual arrest, one they say involved a prowler wearing no clothes early monday morning in the neighborhood on wallace street. police say officers responded to calls about someone peering into the bedroom of a teenage girl. a woman in the house next door started screaming saying there was a naked man in her bedroom. officers ran over and found the man hiding in the bathtub wearing only a shirt. he's facing multiple criminal charges. >>> he's launching a new department of justice push to support affordable housing including a new team of state prosecutors focused on tenant protections. he also plans to increase enforcement of state housing and zoning laws. he's promising legal action against local governments that ignore state laws to boost housing supplies. >>> let's take a live look across the bay area this morning, some places seeing rain. check in with meteorologist care kari hall. >> we can see it on storm ranger. showers moving into the east bay, south bay and the santa cruz mountains. it's showing that it's starting to clear out of s

it smooths out better once you get into berkeley. the rest of the bay shows a nice drive, and we have the sunol and fremont area, a crash on 680 that could slow you down just pass 84. >>> happening now, uc schools preparing for disruptions. the group is working without a contract and accuses uc of acting in bad faith. >>> next, a quick look at the top stories including breaking news. the reason one bay area and one of the longest serving lawmakers says she's stepping down. >>> first, right now, i am also looking at "today in the bay," go to facebook and log on and see what is happening behind the scenes as we continue to be here on "today in the bay." you are watching "today in the bay." can you see my wall of smiles? when i first started using genesys technology i was kind of embarrased at all the love and attention i got from my customers. people are so moved by how much i understand about them. they start including me in their lives. that's helen and her friends. i arranged a wellness retreat for them. look at those ladies. such w

protests were captured from above in san francisco, berkeley and palo alto. chp did not respond to that report. >>> president biden traveling today for the infrastructure bill. >> detroit retooling the electric cars. tom costello will sit down with the ceo of gm to talk about that on the "today" show. president biden was in new hampshire yesterday taking a walk across a bridge in need of repairs. in 2003 the engineers said the bridge was in such poor shape it limited the weight of some vehicles that could cross it. president biden had to clarify something about taiwan. the president met with chinese xi earlier this week. president biden told the american press that taiwan was, quote, independent and makes its own decisions. officially america does not recognize taiwan's independence from china, even though taiwan is totally independent of china, but in an arrangement called one china policy we don't talk about it. so the president had to back pedal a bit. >> i said they had to decide, not us. i said we are encouraging what they require. >> trump took a phone

. >> over the past few days, similar crimes have occurred in berkeley, pleasanton and twice in san ramon. cities are required to update the worst-case scenario policies for five years. today's hearing is scheduled for four p.m. >>> it is 5:06 right now. a live look -- look at that. that's downtown san josÉ. the tree just sparkling bright this morning. let's get a look at the forecast for you this morning. >> we are talking about the water season update, and we have been lacking for the month of november, and it's half an inch of rain lower than for the month of november. the surplus continued to shrink with all of the dry weather. we are starting out with dense fog in that area, and elsewhere it's mainly clear except for the coast. it will be another nice day with sunshine looking hazy during the middle of the afternoon. these temperatures in the low 60s and 70s will be very enjoyable for all of the outdoor activities, including all of the tree lightings and festivals we have going on around the bay area. >>> traffic wise it's looking great. the view is having a problem. looks like folk

. >>> now 88% of all eligible people in berkeley are now fully vaccinated. >>> a live look at sfo, and away we go apparently. happening today, the thanksgiving travel period begins. of course you still have plenty of time to make it to your thanksgiving dinner, and aaa is predicting travel will be back up. >>> here's a live look at the newly named palisades tahoe ski resort. they are now delaying their opening. you see a little snow but not enough. they were hoping to open the slopes next wednesday but the warm weather is not cooperating. the new hope is to open early december. other resorts delaying their opening include heavenly and northstar. yes, there was skiing on halloween, but not thanksgiving. >> but you can take a cardboard box, break it down and take it to a little snow and sit on it and slide down. if there's no snow, it will still slide down. >> i want to make sure and get video of that. >> yeah, i think it's more like hiking for the weekend. we have not seen a lot of snow here recently. you have to go really high up in elevation before you see a dusting of snow. as we go

today is the deadline for berkeley city workers to submit proof of covid vaccinations, according to the numbers last week, at least 80% are vaccinated. that number may be higher because the city is now putting a number on those that are not yet vaccinated, and they say some situations are influx. 64 employees, they have applied for those exemptions, and those without exemptions may lose their jobs. >>> in the south bay, the santa clara fair grounds will be opening their site to children. organizers are transforming that site and trying to make it more inviting for the little ones with games, bright colors and toys to help to keep them occupied before and after their vaccinations. if you still have questions about the vaccine, we can help. check out our vaccine faq at nbcbayarea.com and it's also on our nbc bay area app. >>> testimony picking up this week in the elizabeth holmes criminal fraud trial. this week is expected to have no days off, marking a first for this trial. a one-time theranos investor is expected to return to the stand today. last week he testified about the inaccurate

it's made from farmed seaweed by a berkeley company called sway. the company says its bags are designed to quickly break down in backyard composts. it tells the sf chronicle the company just received their first round of funding and plan to release their first retail shopping bags some time next year. >>> up next, a quick look at the top stories we're following, including counties across the bay area are booking up to vaccinate kids 5 to 11. we're moving you forward with where to go to get an appointment. and tonight's winning numbers are 18, 18 55, 39, 71, and 43 we won! yes! noooo... noooo... noooo... quick, the quicker picker upper! bounty picks up messes quicker and each sheet is 2x more absorbent, so you can use less. i'll hold onto that. bounty, the quicker picker upper. >>> welcome back. before we get to our top stories this morning, here's what you can expect tomorrow morning on "today sunday" with willie geist. >> great to see you. tomorrow morning on "sunday today "request the my conversation with actress elizabeth banks who made a name f