More on the vote and the new legal battle that could now take shape. Jackie. Reporter after a five minute recess due to an order from security, the members of the federal Communications Commission killed Net Neutrality in a 32 vote, the restoring Internet Freedom order gets rid of the rules established by the Obama Administration in 2015. It prevented speed traps on the internet and made providers like comcast and verizon treat all websites and content equally. Dozens of Internet Companies asked them to keep the renumbers place but the in end, the fcc commissioners voted along party lines and overturned Net Neutrality. Im not going to give up. And neither should you. If the arc of history is long, we are going to bend this toward a more just outcome in the courts in congress, wherever we need to go to ensure that Net Neutrality stays the law of the land. Investment in High Speed Networks has declined by billions of dollars notably, this is the first time that such investment has declined outside of a recession in the internet era. When theres less investment, that means fewer next Generation Networks are build meaningless access and less competition. Reporter the fcc says eliminating Net Neutrality would boost the economy and stop the internet from being micromanaged by the federal government. Critics say repealing it would give internet providers too much power over content. After the vote, senator harris said were disappointed in the decision to gut netneut protections that ushered in an precedented era of netflix also tweeted this is the beginning of a long battle. Netflix stands with innovators, large and small, to oppose misguided fcc order. Bob ferg shington states attorney general, just announc s intent to issue what may be the first lawsuit against the ruling. He said his office will be filing a petition for review in the reporter bob ferguson washington states attorney general announced his intent to issue a lawsuit against the ruling. He said his office will be filing the petition for review in the coming days. In the newsroom, jackie ward, kpix 5. Even before the vote officials in Santa Clara County also announced plans to sue the fcc to block the expected repeal. The countys general counsel promised a lawsuit is in the works. The reversal of Net Neutrality is arbitrary and unjustified and it is therefore unlawful. Santa clara county is not going to let the fccs actions stand. Meanwhile, in a twitter post, california state senator scott weiner pledged that come january, he will introduce a legislation to require Net Neutrality in california. Congressional negotiators have reached a compromise which could clear the way for final passage of President Trumps tax reform plan. A vote in both chambers is expected next week. Weijia jang reports. Reporter republicans have been very optimistic. We have learned that senator marco rubio of florida plans to vote no to the current bill and utah senator mike lee says he is on the fence. Both want to expand the Child Tax Credit so its available to more families. The gop can only afford to lose two votes. Congressional negotiators say they have reached a deal on tax reform that can pass both the house and senate. Closer than ever to getting across the finish line with tax reform that provides more jobs, fair taxes and bigger paychecks for hard working families across this country. Reporter the bill would eliminate obamacares Health Insurance mandate, double the standard deduction for individuals and married couples, and allow taxpayers to deduct a combined 10,000 from state and local income and property taxes. The irs, this is just out, this is breaking news, has just confirmed that americans will see lower taxes in bigger paychecks beginning in february. Reporter democrats say the biggest windfall would go to the wealthy and to corporations which would see their taxes cut to 21 . The house and senate are expected to vote on the bill next week giving President Trump what he has asked for, a tax reform victory before christmas. But democrats say thats too soon. It would be wrong for Senate Republicans to jam through this tax bill without giving the newly elected senator from alabama the opportunity to cast his vote. Reporter democrat doug but he efeated roy moore in wont be seated until january. Mitch mcconnell says the tax vote will proceed as planned. Just in the past hour, President Trump reacted to this apparent new roadblock with senator rubio and he is remaining hopeful saying we will get there. Kenny. Thank you. Former white house aide Omarosa Newman is denying reports that she was forced out. The ex reality star said that chief of staff john kelly told her she until her oneyear anniversary and then say she resigned. She denied reports she tried to go back to the white house residence to renegotiate with kelly, tripped an alarm as wanted escorted from the building. And she says she has a lot more to say. When i have a chance to tell my story, michael, quite a story to tell, as the only africanamerican woman in this white house as a senior staff and assistant to the president , i have seen things that have made me uncomfortable, that have upset me, that have affected me deeply and emotional and affected my community and my people. When i can tell me story, its a profound story that i know the world will want to hear. See said some people in the white house are problems with her because she had more access to the president than most. Emotions high among parents and teachers as an east Bay School District prepares to make significant midyear budget cuts. Kpix 5s Jessica Flores on what that means for the district, which already has a teacher shortage. Reporter parents at this Elementary School are bracing for the 9 million budget cuts headed to oakland unified schools. I dont think thats fair for the community, for the kids. We need more staff, more programs, you know, keep them out of trouble. Reporter teachers wont be cut, but money for support services, contracts and supplies is on the chopping block. Families here say they are already stretched thin being asked to pick tab for everything from paper to field trips. We have to think twice about things just putting money aside for school supplies. Reporter some parents are fed up, even considering leaving the district altogether. I am up against the wall, keeping them in the school or paying for school supplies. Reporter the School Board Vote came late last night amid protests. The midyear cuts follow years of overspending and a lack of budget oversight. Oakland unified Officials Say the cuts are needed to avoid a state takeover. The state could potentially do draconian budget cuts here in the district. Any cuts by the state would have been without Public Comment perhaps, without any input from the superintendent or the board of directors, and it could have involved closing schools pretty much immediately. Reporter district Officials Say its still unclear which positions will be cut. Layoffs will get 60day notice before the cuts come in march. The district says 5 million will be cut from central office, 4 million from schools. Principals will then have to decide how to cut the budgets at each school. Two men charged in connection with oaklands deadly ghost ship warehouse fire are back in front of a judge today. Tenants Derick Almena and max harris each facing 36 counts of involuntary manslaughter, one count for each person killed in the december fire last year. The judge is deciding if theres enough evidence for the men to stand trial. A top Oakland Fire Department official testified earlier this week that investigators never determined the cause of the fire. However, she thinks it was caused by some type of an electrical problem. New information on an east bay killing. Hayward police are searching for these two suspects wanted in connection to a homicide. Detectives just released this sketch of a man and woman who shot a 47yearold man last week in front of the islander motel, according to police. If you recognize the suspects, call hayward police. Up next, rocking out for wildfire relief. The big name band performing tonight to raise money for victims in the north bay who lost everything. Reporter new rules aimed at preventing deadly wildfires. Coming up, how they will affect pg e. And there is an increase in fire danger this coming weekend. Ill let you know when the wind advisory and a fire weather watch will take effect, plus we also have hazy conditions. Ill have your forecast coming up. Even if no one in your home smokes, Secondhand Smoke can be closer than you think. Secondhand smoke from a neighbors apartment can enter your home through air vents, through light fixtures and even through cracks in the walls and the floors. Secondhand smoke is toxic. Especially to children. Protect your family. Visit tobaccofreeca. Com. Its now grown to the fourth largest wildfire in california history. It has burned more than fire watch now. New details on the thomas fire in ventura and Santa Barbara counties. It is now grown to the fourth largest wildfire in californias history. It burned more than 242,000 acres since it started 11 days ago containment just at 30 . More than 900 buildings including 700 homes have been lost. A red flag wind warning is in effect until at least tomorrow. 2017 has been an historic year for fires in Southern California and here in the bay area. Now state regulators just approved new rules meant to prevent wildfires caused by downed utility lines. Heres anne makovec. Reporter these rules have actually been in the works for almost 10 years. But obviously, taking on new urgency with californias continued wildfire threat. The cause of the wine country wildfires in october hasnt been determined. But there are reports of downed pg e power lines in the areas where they broke out. And theres no question there is danger when it comes to wind, power and tinder dry conditions. We are in a changing paradigm so our rules need to change. Reporter the rules just approved by the state Public Utilities commission will create a detailed map of the most dangerous fireprone areas in the state. There, tree branches will have to be kept further from power lines and new lines will be spaced farther apart. Priority will be given to power line repairs and those repairs will have to be finished within six months. State regulators first began considering these rules after a series of devastating wildfires in Southern California in 2007. They were tied to power lines arcing and falling. We have come a long way. But i have to say, i think we have a lot more to do to protect the lives and property of californians. Reporter in response to the new rules pg e sent out a statement saying, we absolutely agree with and support the goal of this proceeding to further reduce the threat of wildfires while addressing the potential impact of the proposed regulations on our customers. Once these rules get final approval next month, they are set to take effect next summer. In San Francisco, anne makevoc, kpix 5. The first band together bay area concert raised millions for the victims of the wine country wildfires. So organizers are doing it again tonight. [ music ] the Red Hot Chili Peppers will headline tonights band together 2 concert at the graham auditorium in San Francisco. 100 of the ticket sales support north Bay Community foundations. A pretty cool cause. Yeah. I want to see the outfits tonight. [ laughter ] thats going to be it will be great. Lets talk about the weather. We have some fire danger out there this weekend. So first i want to show you some of the hazy conditions. This is a live view from our mount vaca camera and you can see some of that haze in the lowlying areas as it builds up there. We have dry air out there. You definitely can feel that on the skin and yes, the fire weather concerns will take effect starting friday into sunday but theres a chance of rain. Well have to wait a week for that. Air quality now unhealthy for sensitive groups across the north bay and along the coast. 7 spare the air days in a row. Temperatures in San Francisco 58. San jose 62. Already warming up there. Santa rosa 57. And our afternoon highs look like this. Mid to upper 60s. 70 expected for san jose later today. Livermore 69. 64 for San Francisco. So were between 7 and 10 degrees above average. Sunset happening tonight at 4 50 and, of course, once that sun sets, you start to feel the chill in the air tomorrow morning you will feel it, as well. But heres whats happening tomorrow night into sunday. Well start to see strong winds, north winds coming through as this low dips. Thats whats going to happen. Well get the north winds, which means the dry winds. Those are all offshore winds and thats why now a wind advisory is in effect from 10 p. M. Friday to 10 a. M. Sunday. Gusts as high as 50 miles per hour, this is all in effect for elevations above 1,000 feet for the entire San Francisco area and beyond. Fire weather watches and red flag warnings for Southern California, for us we have watches for the north and east bay hills. So humidity will also be a factor here. 5 to 20 during the day, not much relief overnight either. So it will be pretty significant. The futurecast really gives you a good idea of when it all begins. By midnight saturday, Early Morning saturday, it will stay strong. Those gusts 30, 40 miles per hour. Heres a look at the sevenday forecast. So you can see the windy conditions friday through saturday. By sunday morning, things should be calming down and look at this, way far ahead and wednesday theres a chance of rain in that forecast. Thats definitely highly anticipated. We need it so bad. We havent seen the rain in quite some time. Lets check the markets. A taste of afric re through music. How this weeks jefferson award winner is helping thousands of bay area kids find their rhythm. Up next, a taste of african culture through music. How this weeks jefferson award winner is helping thousands of bay area kids find their rhythm. Invitation to an enriching cultural experience. As sharon chin shows us. This weeks jefferson award winner brings a taste of africa to bay area children. Come play with me. Its an an east bay womans invitation to a culture experience. Sharon chin reports on this weeks jefferson award winner. [ African Music ] reporter Catherine Ndungu case teaches children to play African Music after school. On a scale of 1 to 10, a 10. 100 knee up. And clap. Reporter catherine celebrates african culture through music, dance and play. The name of her nonprofit, cheza nami, swahili for come play with me. Even the principal, dr. Ann james, cant resist. Its always positive and up and uplifting. Reporter catherine reaches thousands of children a year in bay area schools, Community Groups and in her annual taste of africa festival in pleasanton. Its a way for to us elevate the cultures that are very often forgotten. Reporter she started when they are children were 3. She wanted her daughter and son to experience the culture of her native kenya. That was together around the fires. My grandmother cooked and told stories and sang songs. Reporter in her program, she introduces traditional instruments but also raises grant money to fund local artists who share their local heritage. This person teaches alongside her childhood friend. See what shes accomplished, its phenomenal. Reporter students are simply enjoying the lessons. I really think its interesting and i keep wanting to learning about it. Its so meaningful and beautiful. It means the world to me. 5, 6, 7, 8. Reporter so for introducing children to african culture, this weeks jefferson award winner in the bay area goes to Catherine Ndungucase. Sharon chin, kpix 5. She is focusing on expanding and would like to organize a culture fair. Nominate your local hero for an award online at cbssf. Com hero. Well be right back. You could save energy by weaving your own shoes. Out of flax. Or simply adjust your thermostat. Do your thing, with Energy Upgrade california. Sfx tinny headphone music sfx feet shuffling life can change in an instant. Be covered when it does. 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