plan your next vacation at iloveny.com announcer: building a better bay area. moving forward, finding solutions. this is abc 7 news. road tolls could be coming to bay area freeways someday. the group is launching a two-year study to look into that idea. good evening and thank you for joining us, i am dan ashley. ama: you are joining us on abc 7 news, and also live on the abc 7 bay area news app. dan: the proposal would mean all drivers would have to pay to drive uncertain bay area freeways, making it different from the express lanes that we have, that only charge people if they want to go faster. ama: reporter zach fuentes has the details it has been a big day for the bay area freeways. new express lanes open this morning. but the big deadline talks about charging everyone to drive uncertain freeways.

>> the objectives are the same. it is how can we move more people in fewer cars. reporter: the express lanes that opened this morning on highway 101 out of the peninsula operating on highway 85. they will cover 25 miles -- 22 miles. but the metropolitan commission says more work has to be done to reduce congestion, incentivize the use of cars, and drive down greenhouse emissions. they say charging tolls could be the solution. >> this is a way for instance, 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 look into that possibility, a possibility already bringing concern from drivers we have spoken with. >> that's a bad idea. i don't think we should charge because everyone uses their cars. reporter: and more members of the committee who heard the presentation of the study.

>> i have a lot of senior friends that cannot afford paying pricing. reporter: the spokesperson john goodwin 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 of -- ama: we apparently lost the rest of the story, hopefully we can get the end of it, coming up. dan: it is another beautiful day across the bay area today. ama: that's right, dan. today resolve record highs. for the details, let's get to abc 7 news meteorologist sandhya patel. sandhya: we are talking beach weather in the middle of february. hard to believe we had records again, but we did. live picture right now and some people are enjoying the beach in santa cruz as you will notice. these are the record -- highs today -- san jose, richmond and half moon bay had all new records. san jose surpassing its record of 73 set in 2020.

oakland is tied at 77 and gilroy tied as well. temperatures right now, we will notice it is too warm across many parts of the bay area, with 70's and 80's. half moon bay has cooled off to 64 degrees. if you are stepping out friday night and thinking what do i need to worry about? you don't need to worry about a jacket. it will be on the cool side tomorrow morning, 40's and 50's. i will let you know if the beach whether we enjoy today, will last through the weekend, coming up. ama: sandia, thank you. now to new developments on getting covid vaccines for kids younger than age five. it will take a while longer. today the fda delayed publishing its analysis on pfizer's vaccine for kids ages ex-for years -- six months to four years. there has been concern it doesn't offer protection for kids under five. pfizer says it will wait for results on its research for its three-dose regimen for those children. dan:. dan: in oakland, high-school students took to the streets to

protest the school board's decision to close or merge nearly a dozen schools. a group marched down from campus, down broadway to the district offices. the teachers' union is planning to take good action and educators could strike over this. the district is facing a shortfall. the county or the state could intervene if the budget is not balanced. ama: we are learning new details tonight about the suspect involved in last night deadly shooting at the civic center in san francisco. it comes at a time when bart, is experiencing low ridership. dion lim has more on what the agency is doing to keep the passengers it has a safe. dion sock during a time when ridership is loaf, the agency's police chief addressed thursday night deadly shooting. >> the suspect allegedly shot the victim at close range with a handgun on the platform at the bottom of an escalator.

the victim was shot from behind. dion: what information from the victim and motive has not been released chief of the risk ro bart officers. >> six bart police personnel responded in a proximally one minute to the incident. dion: chief alvarez says that is the reason for the quick arrest of 25-year-old shane holman. >> he has a criminal record. that will be part of the investigation as well. dion: i obtained his court records and multiple sources confirm he was on three years probation for a november 2020 incident where he was arrested for attempted burglary. he was also arrested in march of last year for being a fellow in possession of an unregistered firearm. i asked the das office where he was charged, then released back onto the streets. public information officer robin burke, acknowledged his release and said it happened while they waited on dna evidence results. he added in part, "the office will hold the suspect accountable." meantime, the bart police chief told me overall, crime across the system is down, but admitted

problem set civic center, and what was being done to address it. >> we have two full-time police officers at that station specifically during all operating hours, in addition to the two community service officers as well. dion: for riders we spoke with this is not enough. >> this station gets very sketchy at all times. i have seen people with knives, with sticks inside, and it doesn't give you the confident feeling. >> i work with the elderly. they are frightened to death to go anywhere close to bart. dion: these concerns adding to their hesitancy to ride more. in san francisco, dion lim, abc 7 news. dan: a guilty plea is bringing some closure to the family of a security officer at the oakland federal building, gunned down in a drive-by shooting in may 2020. the case giving us a glimpse into the extremist boogaloo movement. our reporter has been working on the story from the start.

he is back from federal court with the very latest. dan: the two sides agreed he should serve four years in prison but the judge, made it clear she still has to decide if she will accept the deal. 33-year-old steven carrillo, shackled hands and feet, facing more than a dozen friends and family of the man he admits killing in may 2020, pat underwood. a security officer at the oakland federal building. what do you want people to know about your brother? >> my brother was amazing. my brother was such a hambone man -- humble man and he helped so many people that he never talked about. just one of those people that just always did their thing. dan: after underwood's sister read a statement calling stephen curry or a domestic terrorist, he described how he planned the attack, network on facebook and find the driver, and how he used a george floyd protest as a

cover. he opened a side door on his van and fired 19 shots with a homemade automatic rifle, a "ghost gun." killing underwood and injuring his partner. two of underwood's relatives brushed from the courtroom in tears as he spoke. >> the idea of him not living when he should be is excruciating and extremely painful. dan: finality in a loud and clear voice, steven carrillo, a former military sergeant at travis air force said, "guilty, your honor." the judge said she still has to decide if she will accept the agreement. >> is it hard? extremely, extremely difficult. because on one hand you think, and i-4 and i. but at the same time -- at the same time i don't want to live my life with hatred in my heart. dan: the santa cruz district attorney was also here. stephen curry or is accused of killing a sheriff sergeant there eight days later. someone spotted the same white van with guns and bomb making

materialme he allegedly hope an, killing a sergeant. career got away, hijacked a car, but neighbors were able to subdue him as police led him away. he may have given a clue to his motives. [shouting] [beep] dan: before his arrest, steven carrillo used his own blood on the trunk of a car to write several things from the boogaloo movement, a loose network of militia-style extremists. >> the entry of plea in his federal case has absolutely no bearing of what we will do in santa cruz county. he will answer for the brutal murder of sergeant david, and the other crimes he committed in our town. dan: the next hearing in santa cruz is april. the sentencing in the federal case is on june 3. dan: thank you, dan. ama: after the break, raising concerns that russia could be on the brink of invading ukraine.

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>> any american in the ukraine should leave as soon as possible, and in the next 24-48 hours. ama: white house officials are urging all american citizens to leave ukraine, as fears arise russia is planning to invade ukraine amid the collapse of diplomatic talks. dan: russia continues to build up its forces at ukraine's borders. elizabeth schulze has the latest. reporter: as hopes for diplomacy fade, the crisis is deepening. national security adviser jake sullivan suggesting, russia could invade ukraine before the winter olympics end february 20 we.

>> are in the window when an invasion could begin at any time should putin decide to order it. dan: russia is conducting. reporter: belarus and in the black sea. with more than 100,000 troops near ukraine's borders, analysts warn moscow has built up enough equipment and vehicles for a major attack. >> we continue to see very troubling signs of russian escalation, including new forces at the ukrainian border. reporter: the kremlin continues to deny it has plans to invade, and is accusing the u.s. of a conspiracy to whip up tensions. the white house is urging the up to 15,000 americans living in ukraine, to leave within the next 24-48 hours. >> we want to beat crystal-clear, any american in the ukraine should leave as soon as reporter: several other countries including the u.k., also leaving their citizens to leave the ukraine now, after a critical round of diplomatic talks between russia, you preen,

and the berlin on thursday it to produce progress. president biden held a call today with nato allies. the u.s. announcing it is sending 3000 more troops to poland, along with an additional f-15 and f-16 fighter jets and naval destroyers to eastern european nato countries. >> we continue to reinforce our eastern flank with more ships, with more planes, with more troops. reporter: president biden and putin are set to speak on a phone call on saturday. elizabeth schulze, abc news, washington. ama: worries about an imminent invasion of the ukraine sent stocks plummeting. the dow ended the day down more than 500 points, 34,738. the nasdaq was off 334 points. the s&p 500 dropped 85 points. dan: abc 7 news spoke with a man who runs a charity that provides aid to the ukraine. he is understandably on edge, of course, about what is going on back home. >> ukraine will fight very hard

to keep its independence and sovereignty. this will not be an is it, quick war -- this will not be an easy or quick war. i feel like we need to unite together to fight stop putin. we really need help from the u.s.. dan: russia has invaded ukraine before. in 2014, troops took over the crimean peninsula and russia annexed it. ama: still ahead, acknowledging a dark part of american history

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kisqali can cause lung problems, or an abnormal heartbeat, which can lead to death. and w ite kisqali can cause blllountslems, tell your doctor right away if you have new or worsening symptoms, including breathing problems, cough, chest pain, a change in your heartbeat, dizziness, yellowing of the skin or eyes, dark urine, tiredness, loss of appetite, abdomen pain, bleeding, bruising, fever, chills or other symptoms of an infection, a severe or worsening rash, are or plan to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. avoid grapefruit during treatment. ask your doctor about living longer with kisqali. dan: a san francisco assembly member says he is shocked california doesn't have a uniform hate crimes policy. he is proposing, therefore, a bill that would make hate crimes consistent across estate. he says if all offices properly classify hate crimes, than hate

crime laws can apply. >> a 2018 audit found law-enforcement agencies sometimes in adequately or responded to hate crime's, and that the state's hate crimes are underreported by 18%. it's not the fault of the law enforcement agencies, because there wasn't any proper training or proper protocol. dan: he cited the rise in hate crimes against asians during the pandemic, but p would apply against all races, religions, gender, or sexual orientations. ama: in the peninsula today and groundbreaking ceremony was held for this memorial plaza double honor the 8000 japanese americans who were forced to live in stables at the former racetrack in world war ii. reporter david louis attended today's ceremony. reporter: a wall filled with historic photos, taken by acclaimed, photographer dorothea lange provide a glimpse into the he inhumanity here. they were forced to relocate here during world war ii. but it was the dreams to do

something more. >> we had years of frustration, obstacles, and delays. but it is finally here. david: is symbolic groundbreaking at the san bernardino bus station will result in memorial plaza to be computed by summer. 8000 japanese americans were ordered here with only what they could carry, by a presidential executive order 9:06. they were herded into horse stables at the racetrack. of thl rights. and forced by prejudice put them in prison put them in concentration camps. david: two girls were only six and nine years old. they're bewildered faces from this photo will be made into a memorial stretchingm to go on permanent display. takeo was only five his, brother was but an infant, when they were brought here. now in their 80's, they still

remember the stench of the stables and what his father and older brothers had to do to make heads. >> they had to fill these large cotton bags with straw laid out in front of the horse stalls, and they had to fill them and they were our mattresses. david: both are grateful the memorial and statue will serve as a reminder that racial injustice has deep roots in our history. the hope is that people will not forget what happened here in tanforanm and the exposure will be quite highm because 6800 people pass through the station on the monthly basis. david louis, abc 7 news. dan: all right, let's turn your attention to the weekend weather forecast. ama, this glorious weather. ama: it is incredible. if we are not going to get rain, let's enjoy the warmth. but temperatures will be changing. sandhya: that is early next week, you will see a sharp drop. . but we do have some mild to warm weather headed our way this weekend for you to enjoy, in case you didn't get a chance to get out today.

i want to show you, it is the same thing we have been talking about, high pressure. well this system is trying to break through, nothing is happening. believe it or not, all the clouds are just going into different directions around that high. so we'll get a few high-end wispy clouds. here are the record temperatures for tomorrow -- san jose, the forecast height is 78 degrees. if it hit 78, that will be a record. santa rosa road 77, which would surpass its record of 73. am hesecse we have started to seg today. . there is a possibility that if temperatures dial back a bit we may not see the records. three days in a row now, we have seen records. looking at san francisco, a beautiful view. low 70's from the city to oakland. 75 in san jose. still warm in mountain view and santa clara. half moon bay has cooled down to 64 degrees. the view from our march dam camera, high pressure keeping a lid on things.

currently 70 in napa and also livermore. if you want to get away, here is a look at the bay area travel forecast -- mild to warm and sunny. gentle breeze tomorrow, temperatures in the mid to upper 70's. honolulu's forecast -- 81 degrees. new york city, 57. chicago, windy and 21. from our golden gate bridge camera, filtered sunshine. mild to warm for the weekend. sharply cooler next week. possibly sprinkles or a stray shower monday. patchy fog tomorrow morning, and then tomorrow afternoon and evening, brighter skies. tomorrow morning's temperatures will be in the 40's and 50's, a mix of patchy fog and high clouds. afternoon highs in the southbay still warm -- 78 in san jose. on the peninsula, mid-70s from palo alto to redwood city, 72 in pacifica. . san francisco, 74 degrees. north bay temperatures, 74 in

nevada, san rafael. napa, 77. 74 in oakland. well above average. mid-70s in the inland east bay, 75 at livermore and walnut creek. i want to show you the valentine's day system, it will drop temperatures and bring in sierra snow, but we could see a shower or two. that is the drier model. the accuweather 7-day forecast, warm and morning fog. coastal areas will cool on sunday. valentine's day will be blustery and much cooler, more of a reality check. still brisk on tuesday, 50's and 60's. warming back up for the middle of next week. around this time, hopefully you have your winter clothes ready to go for that cooler weather on -- on -- monday and tuesday. it will happen. dan:. dan:, thanks. ama: a man has been arrested on suspicion of starting this fire in whittier, destroying at least two homes.

the suspect was described as a whittier resident in his early 50's, found in a nearby canyon with burns. still unclear exactly how the fire was started. dan: still ahead year, a true community event is planned this weekend in the east bay. what to expect at the block party called "love the people,"

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ama: a reminder that you can get our newscasts on our new abc 7 area app, apple tv, roku, apple tv. just search abc seven bay area app, and download it. yelp just chose a pizza pizza pa berkeley as the number one best places for pizza. they beat out new york and chicago spots on the list. she is bored pizza is known for its vegetarian options and makes its own tomato sauce. other bay area pizzerias also made it into the top 20, they include golden boy in san mateo, zachary's chicago pizza in oakland, berkeley and pleasant hill, little star pizza in san francisco also made that list. dan: finally tonight. oakland will celebrate black history month at an event that is building a better bay area.

ama: the second annual "love the people block party? happened sunday on 9th street. the mural plays tribute to the black panther party, and event organizers are hoping to bring their mission to the block party. they are hoping to create a sense of community and belonging. >> basically just trying to be there for each other, trying to gather in a way that oaklanders take care of oaklanders. trying to spread that love and spread that message. dan: organizers are also spreading a message of service, so they will be giving away free food to those in need. to help, a food drive is happening tomorrow at 7800 macarthur stop. by at noon if you would like to make a donation, it would be very much appreciated. ama: world news with david muir is coming up next. thank you for joining us. i am ama daetz. dan: i am dan ashley, with sandhya patel, we appreciate you joining us. we will see you for the news at 6:00, and remember, abc 7 news is streaming abc -- 24-7,

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