All of their mailin ballots, so we are were seeing big tranches of numbers being released. With 50 reported. Look at that. It is a dead heat. For more on the i were importance of florida, we spoke to correspondent joe. They may count their ballots early, early as in terms of our time in the evening. If trump loses florida, its pretty much game over. You know, theres ways to get a win, but it would take a lot of gymnastics. So thats the one to watch. Now, its super close, so, you know, theres no guarantee either way. Now, again, there was a big push from both campaigns to reach out to black and latinx voters in florida, and looks like right now President Trump is doing well in counties with large latin communities. If it is close like it is now, they still have a lot of ballots to count, and it could bleed into tomorrow morning. What about the early vote . We know that typically goes to democrats. A lot of it for President Trump had to be turnout today in person on election day, when republicans typically like to come out. Do you think that republicans will be enough to sway todays vote, given so many people voted so early . Sure, and without predicting too much, julie, the way we want to look at this, this idea of the red mirage versus the blue mirage, meaning so Many Democrats went out and voted early. They mailed in their votes. They went to polling places early. So they could make their votes count. Many republicans, base on some of the president s rhetoric were expected to go to the polls today. As soon as states count their votes, depending on what they count first, if they count mail in ballots first, it will look like joe biden is leading. But i have to caution people to have patience, because as more numbers cop out, like day of votes, those will like liver more republican. Like you said. The goal was turn out, turn out, and turnout, and President Trump his campaign in florida is saying they got record turnout in florida. Now theres no way to know that yet, but certainly we are seeing historic turnout in many areas across the country right now. North carolina and georgia, those results could fall early tonight. Can joe biden lose any of those states and still find a bath to victory . What is key in florida, is if President Trump wins florida, we are in for a dog fight. In joe biden wins florida, President Trumps path to 270 becomes very narrow. I think some of the states that democrats are certainly focusing on are those states they condition the blue wall until 2016, until President Trump broke through them. Thats michigan, wisconsin, and pennsylvania. Those are states that it could take days to count the number of absentee ballots they have received, but those are three states in President Trump is to recreate his win in 2016, that me needs to win, but the democrats certainly would like to turn those states for joe biden. Yeah, and it could all come down to pennsylvania. Well watch through the night with all of you. Greg, thank you. Democratic president ial nominee joe biden started off election day with a visit to his childhood home in scranton, pennsylvania. The former Vice President went there with two of his granddaughters, and while he was there, he signed a wall on the home saying quote from this house to the white house with the grace of god. Joe biden 1132020. Biden also made a stop in florida before heading home to delaware to watch the returns. Vice president nominee Kamala Harris will join him there. Institute trump had only one appearance today so far. He visited his Campaign Headquarters in virginia this morning, thanking dozens of staffers for their work. Hell spend the evening watching returns at the white house. He is also hosting an Election Night party there. First Lady Melania Trump cast her ballot in palm beach, . There, today. Its not clear if theyll return to washington d. C. Tonight. With early voting breaking reports across the country, and historic voter turnout is expected. This election is very important. Its bigger than politics. Its about social issues, its about humanity. Its about disparity and healthcare. There are a lot of things we need to make sure are protected, and this is a really important election, so if youre watching, you need to get flout and vote. Millions of people exercising early voting option. Means that is a chance we may not know the outcome of the president ial rarity later tonight. You may not know it for days. In mesa, arizona, voters cape out in droves to weigh in on the tight senate race between incumbent martha mcvalley and her democratic challenger retired astronaut mark kelly, and people in wilmington, delaware, are braving the cold, standing in line to cast their votes on key races. In new york city, 4800 additional poll workers are a signed to line management, and long lines in hawaii, as they see a Record Number of voters this election season. Voters have been coming into the Marin Convention center today to cast their ballots. Tom is there tonight. Tom, whats the turnout been like . Reporter well, the turnout has been slow and steady, and the reason for that is as of last night 57 of all of martins voters, 75 , had already voted. This is traditional one of the highest voting counties in the entire state of california. Here in marin, it turns out that about 60 of the registered voters call themselves democrats. 27 of the registered vote irs call themselves nonpartisan, and the 13 , just 13 , call themselves republicans. So no question about how this is going to go. But it has been a very big turnout historically. In fact, here is what the registrar had to say about that. The numbers of registered voter ins and the numberst ballots coming back, theyre break records. Well see watt the actual turnout is, but its going to be high, i would say one of our highest. Reporter and so as more people show up, and this is just one of many voting places here in the martin civic center, this is just one. This is where the votes will be counted. This is where well get the tabulations, which may take as long as two weeks. Well know a lot tonight, but as long as two weeks to get all of the ballots count, and maybe longer than that. Election officials in Santa Clara County say so far more than 650,000 early ballots have been cast. Thats an historic high with tense of thousands of more people votes in person today. Elections Officials Say they are encouraged by the level of turnout. Really been excited and encouraged by all of the voters that ive seen get out and vote. This is probably one of the best elections ive experienced in my 25 years working in this department. Election Officials Say the usual 60 voter turnout in Santa Clara County is sure to be broken this year. Many businesses are board up around the bay area, bracing for the possibility of civil unrest due to the outcome of the election. In downtown walnut creek, stores and restaurants are taking precautions, and the Police Department says it is on high alert. There have not been any yesterday be threats of violence in walnut creek or any other bay area city, but many businesses are worried that no matter who wins this election, there will be civil unrest. There are lots of questions surrounding when well know who our next president is. When californias secretary of state expects all of the ballots to be counted in california. Between the election, coronavirus, and the civil unrest, people have been on edge for the past few months. How voters are coping with the added anxiety on this election day. Thats coming up next. Whole 15 minutes thing. That came from me. Really. My first idea was in one quarter of an hour, your savings will tower. Over you. Figuratively speaking. But thats not catchy, is it . Thats not going to swim about in your brain. So i thought, what about. 15 minutes. 15 percent. Serendipity. 15 minutes could save you 15 or more on car insurance. Of floor and decors newest locationng in the east bay area our expansive store is fully equipped with safe distancing guides, so you can browse our wide aisles and be amazed with our even wider selection. Or easily order online, and pick up all the products you need for your flooring project curbside so come discover the perfect floor at the perfect price in whatever way is perfect for you. Floor and decor, now open in san leandro for safe instore shopping and curbside pickup. Also open in milpitas and burlingame. Records have been that is ared for Voter Registration, and early participation, and now in several key states, the polls are closed. Brooks dery is tracking the Election Results tonight. Related issues and what we can expect as the counting begins. Brooks . Well, frank with some of those polls closed, the alleys has begun in some key states. States like florida, georgia, and North Carolina, theyre actually allowed to count the mailin ballots or absentee ballots head of election day, so we can expect to see more ballots counted early there, which means well get the ruts a little faster. Now four polling locations in North Carolina stayed open a little later today, and thats because there were some issues surrounding printers and also some poll workers just arrived late, but the state still has to wait until all of the polls are closed before the in person counting can actually begin. Now michigan and pennsylvania have expanded vote by mail this year, indicating it took take more time before votes are all tab late inspected fact those two states along with wisconsin, all of those states, both candidates really need tonight. They arent allowed to start counting mailin ballots until election day or after the polls close today. In fact, they are allowed to start counting those after the polls close, but prior to today, more than 102 Million People voted early. Some states count ballots as they come in. Others count todays votes first, and then the mailin ballots later. All of this means we may not have a definitive winner in the coming hours. You know, its been such an intense political environment that were all living in. Everybody is anxious to get final results as soon as possible. Election tonight is not results night. In california, we know that on Election Night we have a pretty good sense of how most contests are going to shake out, but for close contests, and for final numbers, it can take a few days, maybe even a couple of weeks to finish processing ballots, counting the votes, even auditing the results, before cities final results. So if that happens, not just in da a, but a lot of battleground states for the president ial contest, its not the time to panic. Its time to be patient, trust the process. Its a very transparent one. Election officials would rather get it right than get it fast. And Elections Officials in several swing states have said they intent to count the majority of ballots tonight. Those states include florida, georgia, North Carolina, ohio, and texas. And one thing to keep in mind, each and every state has its own rules regarding mailin voting. So in california, for example, as long as you get your ballot in today, have it post marked today, it can show up at the county Registrars Office as late as november 20th, and it will still be counted, frank. If you have anxiety over this election, you are not alone. Many people are saying this political season has them stressed out. Rob roth talked with a psychology professor who joins now live. Rob . Julie, there is actually Scientific Data that shows this election is causing great amounts of anxiety and that feeling is not likely to go away anytime soon. We elect a president every four years, but this time it feels different, way different. Just ask this voter who dropped off her ballot in alameda tuesday morning. Tensions are high even without the election, so, yeah, theres definitely high anxiety. Reporter election anxiety. Its a real condition says Santa Clara University psychology professor dr. Thomas plant. People are very stressed out, anxious, you know, upset, discombobulated. Whatever word you want to use, and i think theres no question that whether you lean left or right, republican, or democrat, theres just a lot of stress out there associated with this election. Reporter and there is Scientific Evidence to back it up. The American Psychological association released a study recently that found that 68 of those surveyed consider the election a significant source of stress. Compare that to four years ago when it was just 52 . Of course the election that year did not take place during a pandemic. The survey also showed temperatures were more stressed out than republicans by 9 points. This woman runs a Religious School in oakland where the teachers do not bring up the election to the students. But i dont know for which children, particularly the younger ones, the anxiety has to do with the election, and i dont want to create anxiety around that, if they are blissful friday oblivious. Reporter but those waiting for the election to be over will quite possibly have to wait longer as final tallies could drag on for days if not weeks, extending that anxiety that much longer. That kind of chronic stress is really hard for people. Without knowing, having parameters, and it becomes a day after day thing, thats really sufficient tough for people. Reporter the experts advise talking to family or friends, or get involved in a Healthy Activity to take your mind off of it for a while. To try to take that deep breath, and remind yourself that the sun will come up tomorrow. Theres that old saying that this, too, shall pass, it just may take longer than anyone may want. Julie . Yeah, i like that reminder, the sun will come up tomorrow. Rob, thank you. There are a lot of questions about what will happen if the election is not decided tonight. Sonoma state Political Science protester david mcewen said counties in the battleground states are feeling a lot of pressure. Early voting has been so large, and whether we see a spike up, for example, of last minute voters that will tend to be republican in this election, are you running the ballots now today, you running the ballots after the polls closed . And how often are you announcing those results and processing those . The professor said despite the pressure on counties to report quickly, most have 30 days to certify the results. On wall street, stocks rallied. The dow jumped 554 points, more than 2 . Nasdaq rose 202, and the s p was up 58. We want to give you look now at the e. R. A. Map, showing which states have been called so far. Polls have closed in a number of states back east. President trump wins oklahoma, mississippi, alabama, tennessee, and missouri, kentucky, and west virginia. Joe biden has won illinois, virginia, vermont, massachusetts, rhode island, connecticut, new jersey, delaware, maryland, and the district of columbia. So right now joe biden has 88 electoral votes. President trump has 56 electoral votes. You need 270 electoral votes to win. Right now all eyes are on florida. If President Trump loses florida, a lot of people say he will lose the election. All right. More election coverage coming up. How people in San Francisco are gathering to watch the Election Results as they roll in. beeping sound San Franciscos director of elections said more than 60 of the ballots sent out have already been returned. So far the turnout is 66 , which is really good for this stage in the election cycle. The turnout today has been light, but thats, at the same time, we know that were going to have a surge. The combination of the president ial cycle, high interest, and universal mailin ballots could mean San Francisco sets a record for voter turnout. Mannys in San Franciscos Mission District hosting an Election Watch Party tonight. Masks are required, and social distancing rules are being enforced. Amber lee joins us now live from mannys to give us a look at what is going on. Amber . Reporter julie, this is a Democratic Watch Party that is just Getting Started right now. It is an all outdoor event here in the Mission District. 20th street is closed off between 15th and 6th street by special perm it to host this event. There was a large inflatable screen. We have 30 large tables set up to accommodate from 2 to 6 people each. Everyone is required to wear mask. This is a ticketed event. I asked the owner of mannys cafe why he is doing this during a pandemic. We need to come together in person in moments like these, when the seams of our country are straining, and we need to keep it together, right . Tonight will have shock waves for the rest of my life. And when you are anxious, it is important to come together and to see each other, to actually look into each others eyes and say its going to be okay, and it is going to be okay, but i didnt want to is tonight us sitting alone in our living rooms, thats why were doing this. Reporter youre looking at a live picture of mannys cafes watch party. How long this petition lasts will depend on tonights results. Im told up to 200 people could be attending tonight. It is a ticketed event, and theyre keeping an eye on how many people they let in. Good to see people out and watching results come in, amber. Well check back in with you later. Thank you. Earlier today, Governor Newsom was at mannys. He and a group of bay area leaders phone bank for joe biden and Kamala Harris. The mannys phone bankers say their goal was to make 100,000 calls and Text Messages to mobilize voters around the country to get out and vote and defeat President Trump. This is unprecedented, and weve long said this, lets test the theory, or the assertion that when democrats vote, when people vote bradley, democrats win. And so we, i think, will prove that theory, not just test it tonight, and i just i am real phoneky dent. Besides phone calls and texts , they also wrote over 25,000 letters to voters in swing states. We are continuing to monitor the results now rolling in from states on the east coast. Our political reporter greg lee will join us again with a look at the latest numbers. Also ahead, some ballots are already being count, even though some polls are still open. Come upping on live report on what it will take to count the millions and millions of mail in votes. Bubbles at this price . Is this for real . Oh, its real. Believe me. I mean this is upexpected. You would say. Remarkable . Absolutly. A remarkable deal. Thanks. I get that all the time. Wait. What . grocrey outlet jingle polls are just now closing in arkansas at 5 30. They are now closed in 26 states and washington d. C. States that were highlighted in green on a map that we have, and include the battleground states of florida, North Carolina, pennsylvania, and georgia. Political reporter growing lee joins us again. Hes tracking the results. Greg, what are we seeing . Like you said, the numbers continue to flood in, and as more of these polls close, fox news and the Associated Press are calling more races. So lets show you that Electoral College map. No surprises so far when you compare this to 2016. President trump, the projected winner in oklahoma, mississippi, alabama, tennessee, kentucky, west virginia, and South Carolina. Joe biden picking up illinois, virginia, marysville, rhode island, connecticut, new jersey, delaware, and washington d. C. We want to see if we can take a look at a map, so you can see what the numbers are in florida. Maybe here you go. And that is your Electoral College map so far. Again, 270 Electoral College votes to win. Joe biden a slim lead very early on, 8876, based on the votes that have been counted so far, and the states that have been called. Now we want to look at the battleground state of michigan, just starting to release some very early numbers. 1 reporting. Donald trump up 59 , joe biden 39 . We will talk about this in that red mirage and blue mirage. Well go back to this in a bit. Now we want to go to the state of texas. This is a state that democrats would very much like to turn their way. Based upon the young people voting in that state. Just 27 reporting. Joe biden up 51 to 48 . I have to says, strange to see a democrat leading in that state. Now to call of states that we are watching closely. Georgia, just 8 reporting. President trump up 56 , to joe bidens 43 . And now lets go to florida. Florida very good at counting their mailin ballots. 79 reporting. It is still extremely close. President trump leading joe biden 51 to 48 . As we look at florida, one of the areas that we were looking closely at is Miamidade County. That was an area that Hillary Clinton did very well in. It looks like President Trump gained some ground. His raw totals gaining about 100,000 votes, and that is large cuban community. There was a lot of outreach to the latinx and black community by both campaigns, but in your President Trump and his campaign, youre very happy to see what you did in Miamidade County. If it continues to be close in florida, we could have to wait for final results over the next coming days like many other states. What do you think about the ground game between the two candidates and these two candidates leading up to election day. Trump had a very aggressive ground game. Do you think thats making the difference in places like that Miamidade County in florida . Sure, and both candidates in both campaigns had very different approaches on how to campaign during the coronavirus. Very early we saw republicans on the ground, knocking at doors, with their masks on, very traditional way of campaigning. Conversely, democrats just starting to do that in the last weeks of the campaign. They were doing a lot virtually, they were doing a lot while on the phone, having these type of events that weve become accustomed to during a pandemic. But so far it looks like President Trump and his campaign are seeing the dividends of those results in Miamidade County, but, again, it is still too close to call in florida. Well look to the a. P. And fox news to do that, julie. And we are closely watching the black and latino voters. They were crucial for President Trump. What are you seeing there . I think theyre crucial to both campaigns. There was some concern from democrats late in the race that Kamala Harris and joe biden werent doing enough to reach out to the black and latinx communities, so again, as we look at Miamidade County, it looks like President Trump is doing well with the cuban and latinx communities. So those are very important demographics, and these are not mono liths. These are not groups you can determine all will go one way or the other. They are very nuanced in how they vote. We will see how different demographics and different states vote for either candidate. All right. Were going to keep watching the numbers. They are starting to roll in. Well check back with you in a little bit. Greg, thank you. Now to some of the Key Senate Races as democrats try win control from the republican party. Long time diop gop senator Lindsey Graham is fighting for his political life against democrat Jamie Harrison in South Carolina. Harrison raised 57 million during the final full quarter of the campaign. Thats the largest amount every raised in a senate race. Graham has represented South Carolina in the senate since 2003, and tonight he is leading harrison by about 4 , but the returns very early. Polls have also closed in kentucky, where fox news says that Senate Majority leader Mitch Mcconnell has won re election. He is shown with a doubledigit lead over former marine Fighter Pilot amy mcgraph. Many voters in the bay area were up early to cast their ballot in person. We found a line outside a voting tent in a parking lot at legislation farm in walnut creek. We spoke with one voter who said there could have been more coordination information and given about polling locations that have been moved. A lot of confusions on where to vote. Some people get confused. Its pretty complicated to find out where were supposed to vote. There are fewer polling places in most bay area counties, and some of the locations have changed because of early voting, and safety plea cautions related to covid 19. Now to contra costa county, where debra is live for us in martinez this evening with a look at the voting there. Debra . Well, frank, this Elections Department is buzzing as they are across the bay area. Staff in this room is scanning the ballots that have come in by mail or drop box. They have already been checked to make sure the signature is a match to the Voter Registration card. Three out of four contra costa voters were already signed up for absentee voting before this election, and of course the pandemic, the need for social distance, trove that even higher. The county has hit a record 704,000 registered voters out of a population of 1. 1 million. The first step for arriving plots is the machine that sorts then at high speed, takes a picture, spits out any that dont have signatures on the envelope. So far all smooth with the clock ticking till the polls close in two and a half hours. Theres been a huge turnout. Weve had lines, but because people are spread apart, due to social distancing, the lines are moving fast, and then weve had some spots that historically are some of our busiest that are very quiet. One of those is rothmore, and its quiet. Theyve have all voted early. Reporter 153 polls places across the county. The registrars hear traffic is steady, but no long lines. Of course 65 of the registered voters in this county, they got the job done well before today. Now five minutes past 8 00, that first initial count of several hundred thousand ballots will provide our first glimpse of the first returns of the night. Frank . Debra, thank you. Some big propositions are on a california ballot this election. Coming up, political analyst brian sobel will join us for a closer look at some of those, including the controversial prop 22. 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So 22 is going to be very interesting tonight, as we see the results, but hearing a lot of people within the uber lyft communities and others, and a lot of money in there, suggesting that people out to remain as independent contractors. Lets see what happens. Lets talk about prop 15 now. That would change commercial property taxes. It would tack properties based on current market value, rather than the purchase price, and it would increase property taxes on commercial properties for funding to go to local governments and schools. Thats another controversial proposition. There are 12 propositions, by the way, on the state ballot, as we know, but 15 is very interesting, because it is one that would take any commercial property over a current market value of 3 million, and tax it to benefit schools, as you suggested, frank, well, obviously thats run into a lot of opposition by commercial property owners, who want to see the valuations stay as they have been and the taxation stay as it has been. The cause good in many peoples minds. It goes to local government, it goes to schools. But theres a lot of pushback on prop 15. And lets talk about proposition 16. That would repeal a constitutional provision that made it earn lawful for californias state and local governments to discriminate against or grant preferential treatment to people based on race, ethnicity, national origin, or sex. Well this one is also, as many of these are, controversial, has people on both sides of the issue. In this case, in prop 16, the local entities, the state could make provisions for race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, and this is in the areas of public education, public employment, and public contracting. So big change there. Currently that under the constitution is not allowed, but under this proposition, the state constitution, would be amended to that constitutional provision would be amended to allow state which local governments to make a decision based on those things. Brian, what is your thought on propositions . Often times what happens is we have so many of them on the ballot, and once the vote is in, they then end up in court, and the litigation goes on for years. Ive said for a long time, frank, that i think propositions, state propositions, are the result, frankly, of the California Legislature not being able to address these core issues. They are very controversial, and nothing stops a group like a social interests from going south and nature signatures and putting these propositions on the ballot, but i think it requires a state law, constitutional amendment, whatever is required, to make these propositions, before they qualify, go through the legislature, so that the legislature can weigh in on the basics of these propositions, to see whether they are moved forward to the people, or at the very least, the legislature should be required to vote on these things yea or nay before giving it to the people. Its problem at tick you have all of these brought forward cycle after cycle after cycle. Right now fox has joe biden with 91 electoral votes. Donald trump with 73. Lets talk about the national election. One of the key states is florida, and so far, according to fox, with 88 of the vote reporting, donald trump leads joe biden by about 2 Percentage Points. How crucial is florida . If President Trump loses florida, can he still win the election . He can, but its a very narrow window or needle he would have to thread, because we dont know what is going to happen in ohio and pennsylvania. But i would say at this hour of the night, he needs to have florida, and 2 Percentage Points in florida is very typical of those races that have occurred cycle after cycle in florida, and we may not know tonight who wins florida. It may take a couple of days, maybe longer, frank, but florida is correct until my view to the success of donald trump. And just one other quick question here, obviously control of the senate sat stake. Right now republicans control the senate. At the end of the day, do you think that democrats will retain or regain, rather, control of the senate . They could very likely pick up a couple of seats. That changes the math entirely. You know, it could be like much of the country, frank, a split senate, like we seem to have a split electorate but it does look like Mitch Mcconnell is going on to victory. Lindsey graham is holding off his challenger, but very hear. Thats the whole thing here, is at this hour, we dont know what we dont know, and its a lot. Well, we still have a long way to go, and well be talking to you again on our 10 00 and 11 00 broadcast tonight. Thank you. And tonight as the results roll in, well be giving you several options to stay informed on ktvu. Well have special National Coverage of the president ial election. As youre watching that, you can stream local results on your second screen, so you can watch both at the same time. Just go to watch live on ktvu, or our ktvu app, and, of course, all results will also be posted on ktvu. Com, as they come in. 10 businesses destroyed or damaged in downtown holly story. 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Security cameras are helping in the investigation, and officers noticed the same car at at least two of the fires. We have Video Surveillance of the incidents, but now are just confirming that by finding the originallen and the cause of it. Reporter almost two dozen fire and Law Enforcement agencies are assisting in the investigation, including the bureau of alcohol, tobacco, and firearms. Youre trying to get accelerate dogging out here to sniff out and see if the suspect was use something kind of a fuel. Reporter while the cause is under investigation, the Police Department does say these ashessen fires do not appear to be politically motivated or related to the election. Maureen naylor, ktvu fox 2 news. A San Francisco firefighter is still in Critical Condition after being knocked into the air by a fire hose that was apparently run over by a mondayy bus. An investigation is underway by San Francisco police, the fire department, muni, and cal osha. It appear muni bus drove over the hose yesterday, which knocked the firefighter, matthew vann, into the air, causing him to land on his head. Was that hes charged means there was water the hose at the time . Was it that have either way we shouldnt be driving over hose. This is the second incident involve. A fire hose in San Francisco in less than a month. Last month firefighter jason cortez died of severe head injuries after being knocked over bay water blast and falling three stories at a training facility. Looking into the weather, a quick glance at it, after a busy night in the news, well look at something a little lighter, and that is the weather. Weve got a pretty good air quality day today. A little bit of yellow in the atmosphere, a little bit of smoke, but not as much as yesterday. The fog offshore is still offshore. The winds are slightly onshore. Look up north at seattle and portland. Theyre getting rain. And this is a good indication. When this starts lighting up up here, that is an indication that this jet stream is starting to drop down, and thats exactly whats happening, and by friday, theres a chance for a sprinkle. I wouldnt think much more than a trace amount, but its a pattern shift, a pat everyone shift. See where the jet stream is here . That is way closer to us than it was. Its been up here, really, for the last month or so. The jet stream is becoming closer to us. Friday youll notice the big change. Tomorrow you wont notice much of a change. Last couple of days will be very similar, or the next couple of days will be very similar to the last couple of days. 41 overnight low in santa rosa, 42 in napa, and 52 in antioch so kind of like what we had this morning. A few clouds out there. Here is the forecast for tomorrow. Here is that coastal fog. Fog inside the bay, too, and then forecast highs. Yellows are 70s. Looks like a lot of 70s tomorrow. A lot of 60s and 70s. A couple of low 80s like concord, brentwood, and fairfield. Its 80 in pleasanton. 80 in livermore. And a fiveday forecast, which works out really well for our plans here, because were all really counting on something in here, some rain. And if we dont get the rain, were going to get cooler weather and higher humidity. So that helps, too. So this is a good news weather segment for you. When i come back at 6 00, well update this. Taking another real quick look at the latest returns from florida, where we are watching a very tight race between joe biden and President Trump, here are the latest numbers. President trump in the lead right now 51 to 48 . That is with 87 of the precinct reporting. A lot of number coming in. Were going to run them down coming up in a little bit. Millions of americans heading to the polls today amid the biggest surge in new coronavirus cases that weve seen since the pandemic began earlier this year. So are polling locations safe . 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Since 926 were reported back on september 5th. The rolling 7 day average of new cases through october was around 480 with a marked upswing in the second half of the month. The coronavirus outbreak is playing a big roll in tonights president election, because about 100 million americans voted early or by mail. Homeland security Officials Say voters will be safe as long as theyll follow cdc guidelines. That includes wear masks and using Hand Sanitizer before and after voting. Distancing was also used. Sanitizing every pen, voting booth and tablet, even the secrecy sleeve. We work with our outstanding intelligence and polices for across the country and our intelligence agencies, to put the protective preventive measures in place. A historic election with a lot on the line. Voters here in the bay area and across the country headed to the ballot box today pick our next president. Definitely exciting, and its going to be really interesting what happens once they start adding up everything. Polls here in california are open for two more hours, but polls in other states have already closed, and were getting our first result. Good evening, everyone, im frank somerville. And im julie haener. Supporters from both parties came out if droves across the country waiting in long lines just to cast their ballots. Because of the pandemic, state had to make some adjustments in the election process to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Here now is a look at a map showing the states that are closing right now. The green indicates the 14 states where polls just closed at 6 00 our time. Polls on the eastern part of the United States are already closed. All eyes, of course, are on the president ial race. President donald trump and Democrat Joe Biden made one final push for votes today, wrapping up whats been a contentious battle for the white house. But first, a look at the states that have already been called. Biden has won vermont, massachusetts, rhode island, connecticut, new jersey, delaware, marysville, and washington d. C. So far trump has taken west virginia, kentucky, indiana, alabama, mississippi, arkansas, oklahoma, and missouri. At the moment, fox has joe biden with 91 e. R. A. Votes, President Trump with 73 electoral votes. You need 270 electoral votes to win the election. The outcome of the race could be decided by a couple of battleground states. Here is a look. They are in yellow. The states are