tonight in the search for that missing malaysian jet. good evening everyone. >> i am john boehner. a malaysia official tell the associated press they believe that one or more people with flying experience switched off with communication devices and steering the plane off course. investigators have been using

information from satellites to track where they believed the plane went after it turned off course one week ago. that information seems to suggest that the jet crashed into the indian ocean. >> some of the things that happened here would suggest that either the pilots were comply sit or somehow they got in the cockpit. >> flight 370 took off from call kuala lumpur. it is not confirmed by malaysian officials. investigators entered a home in castro valley where a woman's body is found, police are treating it as a homicide. that's not far from the medical center. robert honda is on the scene now with the investigation that's under way at this hour. robert.

>> reporter: there has been a lot of activities in and around this house within the past 45 minu investigators got a search warrant. a crime lab had been set up around 8:00 tonight. this is where deputies responded to a 911 call this afternoon and found a body of an difficult female. the asian family that lives here is a mother and father and two daughters. in fact, they have not said the exact whereabouts or status of the family members. the father were supposed to pick up the youngest daughter from school and return home and we understand that did not happen. the oldest daughter was seen at the house speaking with investigators, it is certainly the talk of the neighborhood. >> i heard there is some type of argument that occurred url in the morning and then the daughter came after school and found the mom. >> i am shocked and scared at the same time. how could this happen to our neighbor.

>> reporter: now, back live where we have been watching investigators going in and out of the house. we understand they have determined there is no other victims in the house based on the protective sweep that was conducted earlier. we'll stay on the scene and report any details as they occur. reporting live, ktvu channel 2 news. it happened shortly at the salvation army thrift store in alameda. the woman has minor injuries and refused to accept any medical attention. the store is not expected to reopen until next week. a woman's third attempt to pass her driver's license did not end well today. she crashed into a dmv office in south san jose and hit a gas line and that led to the

evacuation for the entire day. the woman also hit a motorcyclist. he said he had been waiting for 5 minutes and the line started to move >> i am up my bike and before i can get in gear i was hit from behind and the car lurched into the building. the woman told ktvu's robert honda that she was nervous and instead of hitting the accelerator instead of the brakes. no one was hurt. rally today on the steps of city hall. they were demanded of the removal of the state's trustee. several city supervisors took part and they announced raises. they called an investigation of

a pepper spray student yesterday. officers say they opened fire on 50-year-old jeffrey when he tried to backed on them last saturday. one of the officers are wounded but it is not clear who shot him or his partner. >> and mr. juan is being blamed for this. i think the evidence will show that he did not assault anyone or shoot anyone. >> today's arraignment was delayed. police have not given him all the evidence. he's due back in court tuesday. two men suspected of manufacturing more than 600 explosives in the san francisco's courtroom today. pleaded not guilty to charges. gunther also faces drug

charges. investigators say they found items including explosives at the home. armodo had been charge in that county and multiple counts and including explosives and child endangerment. this comes after allegations by contractors that caltrans retaliated against them when they pointed out poor equality components. those claims were first made in the state's senate committee earlier this year and were denied by caltrans. . the chp won't won firm the probe officially but it was reported several people involved in the quality assurance process saying they have been contacted by investigators. a few years ago were the

hoka bar. ktvu ruben tells us how they're cracking down on the e cigarettes. >> i was one of those people that says i will never smoke cigarettes. it is different and it is a whole different experience >> the practice of using e-cigarettes is growing in popularity especially young young people. >> no one under 18 is allowed inside the store. >> we don't want to track children and showing that vaping is okay. this is for adults. >> the mayor of the city does not think it is okay at all. . he also wants a -- on vap stores. >> we are going to watch this issue and monitor this issue and make sure we stop proliferation of the store.

>> i understand city wants to put a handl technology. the city does not have the authority to ban a legal tobacco product. >> still, there is support for the mayor's plan. >> they started moving here and i have been smelling that at the lobby, i have developed this you itch in the back of my throat. >> anything that we don't know of the long-term effect has to be regulated. >> he hopes to have new order ordinances in the next 2 or 4 months. last week researchers in san francisco found that e-cigarettes increases rather than helping them quit. researchers track 40, 000

teenagers to reach findings. so far he's been in four cities. that's where ktvu ken practically is tonight. >> reporter: well, this robbery at this bank of america atm here in daly city yesterday. a woman walked up to the atm and a man came up to her and made her took her phone and keys to the trash and as he forced her to go to the atm. >> customers using this atm today had no idea what happened here just after 8:00 yesterday morning. >> out of nowhere that person just did that? >> that's so scary. >> we show them surveillance

camera of a masked man forcing woman withdrawing money. >> strangely that masked man in full view of the camera, he takes his mask off and shows his face. >> terrifying because that could have been anybody. >> it is a clear look that a man say he's responsible for three other bay area atm robberies. this photo shows the same man as he was robbing a woman in bank of america in fremont one week ago. he took her car keys and tossed it in the bush and threatened to shoot her in she ran and forcing her to make three withdr in multiple cases he left in a toyota car and both cases were in the morning, daylight. >> what set these robberies apart are the photos. the first were grainy image and the second one is so clear.

police hope someone out there could stop them >> oh my god, i hope they catch that guy. >> reporter: they believed this man is responsible for all four bay area's robberies which took place roughly in the past week. in daly city, ken prichett ktvu channel 2 news. hugo was arrested this afternoon minutes after authority says he robbed a bank of america in redwood city. he's the same man who was just released from jail on wednesday. he was given credits of time served after setting fire to a cadillac at the daly city dmv. how quickly you can get around if you travel by the bay. temperatures rebounding for your weekend, your saint patti's day outlook and the chance of seeing highs in the 80s.

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tonight brettwood police say they're still gathering evidence from students as they are texting.

>> children's online interactions having real life consequences. >> a letter gone out to parents about the incident. we have now learned that the scandal dates back to october and we are told that the students involved were disciplined. we are also told one of the teenagers could face criminal charges. the boy use lewd pictures to force a girl to participate in a section act. >> police told me the sex act occurred on brentwood adam middle school campus. students exchanging images on the phones for months at four middle schools and there could be criminal charges. >> one image was specifically use for the victims to

engage in sexual activities. >> like what? >> somebody naked or something. >> it has a couple of minor incidents and nothing criminal but tackles this issue head on. >> you got to be careful. >> with group discussions and counselling rozzelle. . >> i tell them that you learn from your mistakes and don't do it again. >> 14-year-old hernandez. >> it is going to go out there and instagram and facebook and twitter. >> some time young people need to think first >> would you be comfortable that your grandma saw it and having a billboard on the street and having everyone to see this. >> police urging parents to stay in the know with your children and know what devices they have and who they're interacting with. >> investigators say once they obtained search warrants and look at the cell phones

they'll have a better of what criminal charges in this case. in brentwood, ktvu channel 2 news. it was graduation today in california highway patrol recruit. >> the ceremony were held at the chp academy. 95 men and women made it through six months of training b taking their oaths and getting their badges. >> today is something else. this is truly a blessing to be apart of this department. it is been a long 27 weeks for us and it is challenging. there is our kids crying in the background >> the sweet sound of crying. >> there was a moment of silence for two chp officers. both had work inside the bay

area before transferring in the valley. take a look at this dickie a 2-year-old certified narcotic sniffer. police say the dog alerted the officers last night after flagging down a police car for help during a traffic stop on highway 12. the dog sniffed out 50 pound of marijuana. officers found 14, 000 in cash and the driver of the nissan 40-year-old jeremiah toya now facing charges of marijuana for sale. mayor reed had been struggling to raise money for the statewide ballot initiative of the election. this is reed's last year as mayor. about a thousand republicans

from all across california are in the bay area tonight for day one of the state gop confessions. new at 10:00. jan is there and joining us live. why some say the california's gop can be a model for republicans in other state. >> reporter: i talked to the national gop chairman tonight and he tells me he thinks califor republicans party are doing things right. . >> california's saying this convention is not business as usual. they're working to put in something new. >> we got a couple of tough election cycles over the last couple of elections so we are focusing on now building back up our bench and winning some victories in 2014.

>> recent victories in fresno and the mayor's race are recharging. >> you can feel it and you can sense it. >> we are going to build on the wins that we had in san diego and take that message and working together and making it work in campaigns throughout california >> the big question are how republicans are redefining themselves for the future. >> we have people from all over, young and old and immigrants. >> moderate and libertarians are all buying for a voice. >> this young libertarian says it can be an uphill battle. >> you are running against reputation with the republican party, it . >> there are signs of unity. >> the unifying issue is the government in california is

too big and it interferes instead of helps. >> the republican national committee is taking notice for the first time of putting money in the golden state instead of seeing it primarily as a cash cow for the candidates. >> spending real money here in california to help gop rebuilding itself, we are starting on the ground. >> reporter: the party will have lisa rice speaking here tomorrow for a lunch and next week rickey hailey will be in san francisco. reporting live, ktvu channel 2 news. patchy fog returns this morning and cooling off the bay area. right now we are in the clear. some patchy fog way offshore in the pacific, we are expecting mostly clear skies as we headed into your saturday. here is the forecast for tomorrow morning. clear and cool temperatures will be in the 40s.

by lunchtime we'll have sunny skies already in the 60s. warmest locations can be around 70 degrees. most areas coming up a good four to 8 degrees from today's highs. look at the temperatures range. san jose 78 and some lower 80s towards antioch and livermore and morgan hill. coming up at 10:45 of the changes and i will let you know if we'll have any rain or clouds in the five days forecast. the new earn ban bay bridge is scheduled to be shut down and it will be closing on sunday march 23rd. workers plan to move the old temporary onramp and replace it with a permanent connecter. caltrans says it should be finished by 6 a.m. march 31st. tonight angry workers take to the street saying they may have to take their fight all

the way to the ballot.

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new year's eve collision in san francisco that killed 6-year-old sophia lu. he did not have a passenger. >> the person's insurance of the driver has already offered to pay up to the limit on that personal insurance policy >> uber is trying a pr move. >> lu's family is suing over. >> the >> to say that someone's life is worth $50, 000 when they're ten feet away from being picked up by a ride. >> the policy change comes as uber is competing with cans and struggle to apiece regulator and cities around the nation. >> it is a lot of different cars competing for a limited about of business. it is dangerous as you have this little competitive environment

out there. >> uber competitor lift announced a similar announcement yesterday cover drivers between rides. schools might let them go come june becau anticipated budget. this year, they expect about 800 of its members will be put on notice and last year about 3000 teachers received pink slips. more than 283, 000 kthrough 12 teachers. the music festival unveiled the line up of this year's ev ♪ ♪ >> last year there were five days of conference and this

year there will be three. tickets are on sale today and ranging in price of $249 all the way up to $1000. a new producer is put on the show. the full line up of artists is on our website under hot topics. employees of one bay area city getting off work and go to a protest about payday. . more on the breaking news that we are following tonight

back now to the breaking news we are following of the associated press is now

reporting that the missing malaysia jet liner with 239 people on board was hijacked. i want to show you a live picture right now as we await an update on that jet liner investigation. we'll let you know of course, when i happens. it was one week ago that the boeing 777 took off and vanished less than an hour later. tonight, a malaysian official is saying hijacking is not a theory but a conclusive. the pilot steering the plane off course and cut-off communication. there is no claims or responsibility of any demands. satellite data seems to suggest that the plane went off course. new at 10:00 a passionate protest through hayward this evening. >> for some of my co-workers, i know this is devastating. this has got to. >> today was payday and city workers saw

a pay cut. >> debra is live right now. >> reporter: these are workers that make $60 and $50, 000 a year but they're unhappy. today they are take home shrungk by a few hundreds of dollars. >> today was payday and the first day of a five percent pay cut. >> this 23-year-old employee will rally with two other teenagers. >> there is no play time, it is all about business coming to work and making ends meet. >> the councils voted unanimously to impose the

contract and pay cuts of hundreds of workers. >> there is no hard in hayward. this has to stop >> when i found out how much i was losing today, it crushed me. >> for thousands and workers in the city, it is a thousand dollars loss each month. >> i have not looked at the bill but i know we don't have a whole lot left over. >> city leaders stay the cuts were necessarily to keep hayward's solid financially. >> me getting cut which affects our retirement. the city got to at least negotiate with us to protect both sides. >> it is a political climate of anti-workers. >> this bar strike believes that public employees have became scapegoats.

>> there are many ways to find money instead of going after workers. >> we are the children. >> critics will try in upcoming elections to out councils that cut their pay. reporting live, ktvu channel 2 news. >> these are pictures of a similar labor action back in november. . the union has filed unfair labor practice charges against uc with the state's public employment relation board. officials say a strike would be unfair to other hospital workers and patients. the u.s. russia failed to

reach common ground on ukraine. kerry says if russia ratify the crimea vote, it would be the same and u.s. and the rest of the world won't recognize it >> the president has made it clear that there will be consequences if russia does not find a way to change force. we don't say that as a prep. >> russia's intentions are clear today. the russian's foreign minister says his country won't make a decision until after sunday's vote. investigators worried of the crimea crisis. nasdaq was off by 15. well, starting this week, there is a new way to get around san francisco. as ktvu claudia wong reports of a new water taxi along the bay this weekend and it is the

first for the city. >> there is count less ways of getting down the water front. >> it is pretty convenient >> until now you could not do this. >> let's fire this puppy up. >> this is san francisco's first ever water taxi. several months ago the port put out a report forbid. >> we never had this service in the bay so we are literally inventing it from skrch. we are fortunate to get the final contract. >> it is a lot like the hop on tour busses that you see in the city. the hope is locals will try it, too. >> i say the boat probably moves a tad faster than what we want. again, it is a lot prettier ride than walking crowded sidewalks. >> the service starts this weekend and you can hop on or

hop off. near the at&t park and the ferry building and the peer. the bay can get exciting. >> this boat is the way it is designed, it can rock and roll a little bit. it is my job to keep you safe and happy. >> more boats going online. >> certainly this time next year that late summer you can come to the dock and within 15 minutes a boat will take you up and take outline the way to the bay. tourists we talked to says it is a great idea. >> tom is hoping that it becomes one of those san francisco's tradition. s. >> the fog will roll in and the city is romantic. >> grand opening is this weekend. and tom is hoping his new water way is profitable in 2015. in ktvu channel 2 news.

a triple cost between 5 and 10 dollars with unlimited day pass is also being considered. developers started transforming the bars in noble store that has been empty four years ago. they plan to include a beer garden and live music and arcade games. it is expected to be ready by late summer or early fall. she found out her home was leaking a thousand gallon of water a day. >> i was shocked. >> the technology that could stop leaks from draining your wallets. the warmest part of your week

in southern california firefighters say they expect full containment of this fast moving fire by midnight of northern los angeles county and has now grown to 158 acres since it started this afternoon. officials say the drying conditions and gusts up to 35 miles per hour and making the fire fight more difficult. one engine from the lake will join from other districts to make up two strike teams. new numbers indicated that the worse of the flu season maybe over. state health officials say the numbers are on the decline. in the past week 14 new flu

related deaths were confirmed and that brings the total to 342. in the bay area, santa clara reported two new flu related deaths this week. it remains the county with the most deaths in the bay area this season. more trouble tonight for general motor involved of recalls due to a defect ignition switch. the air bags did not deploy from crashes. >> those crashes were connected to the faulty ignition switch. >> gm had already linked 13 deaths to the faulty switches. the center for autosafety says, gm smoke person says the report needs more analysis to draw meaningful conclusions.

costco is letting their members know about a recall of free dry fruit snack. the supplier, the oregon freeze corporation is recalling the product because of fears of salmonella. costco is offering a full refund for return. music publishers had asked for an increase in the rates saying the current ones are far too low given the popularity of internet radio. it is just a little lost but applying over hundreds of thousands of home and the leak becomes a lake. >> in in five minutes our

meteorologist has the complete forecast and he's tracking some summer like weather for the weekend ahead.

dozens of students and parents held a protest in front after a school today in show of a support for three math teachers who were fired. >> demonstrators cheered and wave signs. parents say the teachers were let go after they refused to adopt a new teaching program being implemented in the school district. >> we are told by the members of the board that it is totally voluntarily whether not to seize this program

but it is really fishy that these teachers didn't want to adopt the programs are the ones that are out. >> the district denies any blames and the new teaching method which is called the new tech. by law the district cannot share the reasons behind the firing. now to california's drought and a new pilot program designed to help customers save water they may not though they losing. >> becker says she has a huge leak. >> it was her irrigation system. >> it was a very large leak >> actually a thousand gallon a day megaleak. >> i was shocked, i had no idea. >> rachel garza found a leaky faucet that'll need a

plumber attention. 's attention >> they don't make a sound and you cannot see the leak. >> we tried to conserve the water we use in the house and out in the yard and we had our own well dug to cover most of our irrigations but it has got dry. >> sure enough, he found a 40 gallon under water leak. >> homeowners can monitor it online. >> we can find it exciting. oh, oh my god, we can help you. we got something and we can help you lower your bills. >> i love that, i am excited about it. >> an estimate leak loss of 10 gallons a day per customers and in a year that's

more than a billion gallon and enough to put on a fish tank on a full size of a football field. >> when you see those patterns it allows us to say, oh there is a potential leak out there. >> finding leaks are a top priority because customers cutting their use back to the level of the three drought that begins in 1987. tom veterans vaca , ktvu channel 2 news. if you can see, right now we are in the clear. now, today we had some fog regrouped and that cooled us off quite a bit. what's happening right now we have al northerly wind that's pushing the fog out of the bay area. current temperatures right now

is 54 degrees and santa rosa and oakland 57 and san jose 58 and livermore in the upper 50s. 59 at san francisco. tonight we have mostly clear skies. here is the live camera looking out towards the bay bridge. no fog out there right now and winds around 5 to 10 miles per hour. this weekend mostly sunny and warm and it is next week of suns and clouds and mix and temperatures will be trending down for monday and tuesday of next week. saint patrick's day parade and tomorrow a lot of sunshine and the parade starts saturday and tomorrow morning at 11:30. you will see temperatures in the 60s and by 1:00 already 70 degrees and a lot of sunshine for san francisco. over night lows to started out your saturday morning will be in the 40s out towards santa rosa and san jose in the upper 40s. so nice weekend, that's the head line and a lot of sunshine right there.

that air is warming air.. this offshore flow weakens a little bit by sunday and we may shape off a few degrees coast side and right around the bay. until general, a warm weekend in the forecast. tomorrow, we are in the clear. widespread 70s across the regions and you will see a few 80s sprinkles. santa rosa 79 and fairfield in the upper 70s. look at all these lower 80s out in pleasanton and antioch and san jose in upper 70s and santa cruz in the upper 70s. san francisco is right around 72 degrees. here is a look ahead of your five-day forecast, we are going to warm things up for saturday and maybe

a little cooler on the coast side and right around the bay. it will be strange to be outside this weekend, the last weekend of winter and we are talking about some below 80s. >> never feel like we had a winter but yeah, nice a warm this weekend. let's talk about basketball. cleveland's cavaliers are in town. the cleveland cavs came in the town and smoked the warriors on their own court. . where is curry? behind the back for david lee. they just relaxed and 25 runs for the cahaves.

curry with a 3 and 23 on his 26th birthday. the night belong to cleveland. you know it is when these kind of shots going in like this. watch out when he pops that thing from 30 feet. warriors lose their second straight and this one was 103-94. college hoop whatever an extra shot of adrenaline, uca out lined the cardinals. second half the beat down goes on. norman powell one of the starters, he will steal it. he will know what to do. stanford of a lame

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san jose. burns will take a crack at it. joe thornton handles the deflection and flakes it back home. well, traffic is moving, it is a short ride from san jose to oakland. in terms of the nfl's standings, it is 100 miles of a bad road. he's taking a one year deal with the raiders and even years with san francisco and three as a starter. he will move in by tracy porter and the raiders' defensive backfield. the a's tied 9-9 when they kissed your sisters. >> that's it. that's your sports.

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