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good morning to you, i'm kris sanchez, coming up tod"tod in the bay". pushed to the breaking point -- >> it's heartbreaking, he felt it was his home. all of these people are coming in and out of it. >> neighbors react to a violent shooting in a bay area home. what they why the alleged gunman pulled the trigger. plus inside osama bin laden's private life. startling home video that show the terror leader's streak of vanity. and gas lines under pressure. you might smell gas in the air this week, we'll tell you why. this is "today in the bay."
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good morning to you, taking a live look at the bay bridge this morning, a little bit of blue sky peeking through. happy mother's day, thanks for joining us this sunday, i'm kris sanchez, along with meteorologist rob mayeda, a good day to cuddle with mom. >> happy mom's day to you. >> thank you. >> i was hoping breakfast would be served on the desk, you saw the view from san francisco, little sunny breaks, but other spots seeing a little drizzle and light rain in the south bay earlier. right now we can see there's not a lot on the radar, but you can plan on seeing a little drizzle this morning. we've got the weak system passing by. partly cloudy and cool conditions today. we'll show you the hour-by-hour forecast. if you have brunch plans with mom outdoors, the jacket will be a standard accessory today and maybe a nice fashionable umbrella, too. i don't think the rain will be too heavy, but you can see the highs today, low to mid 60s, cooling quickly. today, the coolest day of the
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next seven. we'll show you another warmup coming our way fairly soon and the full seven-day forecast coming up. he couldn't take it any more, this morning, a clearer picture of the man who neighbors say snapped yesterday, killing two people inside a bay area home and turning the gun on himself. investigators say it's not the first time they were called to the home on venus road in fairfield near the 86-80 interchange, as "today in the bay's" kimberly terry reports, one of the people inside the home managed to escape and call police. >> reporter: a long, simmering dispute between housemates inside this fairfield home came to a violent end. neighbors have identified the man police say is responsible for killing two people before turning the gun on himself as jasonizenberg. kim green, a family friend and neighbor says the 37-year-old alleged shooter was a nice person. >> he felt that was his home and all of these people were coming
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in and out of it. >> said isenberg's ex-girlfriend got a court order to live in the home since her name is on the deed. since her return several months ago, neighbors say there's been turmoil in the house. >> i hear arguments come from there. i don't know, it seemed -- i thought maybe something could happen. but never like to that extent. >> police will not confirm any relationship and will only say a 27-year-old woman and a male housemate were killed in the shooting. a third housemate was also struck by gun fire and taken to the hospital with nonlife-threatening injuries. the alleged shooter's father, mark isenberg, who also lives in the home was able to leave uninjured. police say a court order was served to someone in the home yesterday, but whether this this was catalyst for the violence is not yet known. the alleged shooter's father, mark isenberg, who said his son, who is his only child, was upset about the living situation and he believes just couldn't take it any more. >> my heart goes out to the families, it's a tragedy. >> ask me what i'm going to do
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now, so that's really sad. and i told him that you know, he was still got his life to live and keep going. but i mean that was really his son was his life here. >> and that was kimberly terry reporting. now police are waiting to identify, notify the victim's relatives before they release their identities. a 17-year-old teenager remains in a san jose hospital this morning after a triple shooting we told you about yesterday morning. it happened about 5:00 a.m. yesterday at a home on-month prieta drive near the high school. neighbors say a large crowd was partying at the house when gunfire erupted. two 31-year-old men were fatally shot, the teen was taken to a neighborhood hospital. police have not released the victims' names nor a description of any suspects in the case. these are san jose's 17th and 18th homicide of the year. and now to the death of osama bin laden. and new videotapes released this weekend showing the al qaeda leader inside his home, in
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pakistan. the videos show a man concerned with his appearance and his portrayal in the media. though we do not hear from bin laden himself. as brian moore reports for "today in the bay," pentagon officials removed the audio to deny the terrorist a chance to speak from the grave. >> reporter: last glimpses of osama bin laden, including an unreleased message to american people. apparently taped last october or november. this new video was seized during the raid that killed the terror chief. and released saturday by the pentagon. officials say it is the single largest collection of senior terrorist material ever uncovered. the audio has been removed. because u.s. officials don't want to spread bin laden's message. the most striking scenes? bin laden watching himself on television. notice here, his beard is gray. that's the way u.s. officials say he looked when his compound was raided. in this practice video, his beard is dyed dark again.
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and intelligence officials also points out the armoire in the background of this video was found in bin laden's compound. hinting that is where this message may have been taped. a last look at bin laden, but not the final word. in washington, brian moore, nbc bay area news. the new home videos of bin laden are airing in pakistan. and nbc reporter in islamabad tells us that the videos are doing little to quell skepticism surrounding the al qaeda leader's death. the head of pakistan's ministry is also weighing in on the raid. saying the relationship between pakistan and the united states will be affected if another similar raid is ever carried out again. coming up, political analyst larry gerston weighs in on the impact of the raid on u.s. politics here at home. this week, pg & e will begin testing its natural gas pipelines starting at 5:00 a.m. tomorrow, people who live in
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mountainview and antioch may smell gas and pg & e crews will be performing vent tests and pressure tests on sections of pipelines in those communities. officials say the gas will quickly dissipate into the atmosphere and is not harmful for breathing. this is part of the company's plan to check 152 miles of pipeline, which has similar characteristics to the one that exploded in san bruno last september. one of bay area county is to get ahead of this year's fire season, they're trying to, anyway. starting tomorrow, fire agencies from alameda county will patrol neighborhoods as part of the governor's wildfire awareness week. a rainy spring means lots of tall, thick grass and brush. which is of course fuel for fire. this week, fire departments will remind home owners to trim vegetation around their property and remove dry debris from the rooftops. you may also notice controlled burns around thousands of acres around lawrence livermore national laboratory. the official start of the fire season is still weeks away.
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this morning the mississippi river continues to rise among the mid south, seeping into areas it hasn't been in in more than a century. right now memphis seems to be the next target. as nbc's jay gray reports, thousands of people are evacuating as neighborhoods are being swallowed by the waters. >> reporter: in memphis, water seems to be just about everywhere. >> looking at all of this water, there's nowhere for them to put it. it can't go anywhere. just sit. >> reporter: actually, it's growing. crews continue to move sandbags into place and build berms where they can. the mississippi has already passed major flood stage and on the way to a near record crest. but those who live here are worried about right now. >> my worst fear is they don't have nowhere for this water to go, it's going to have to go somewhere and it's going to flood our house out. >> reporter: jeannie garlock is beginning to realize that fear. >> we are expecting the first
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floor to be flooded. >> reporter: they have moved everything they can out, as the water continues to move in. >> my husband and i, if we have a hole in our living room, and cut a little hole, we could probably hold our fishing poles and do some serious fishing. because the water right now is underneath this floor. so it is about ready to pop through. >> reporter: all she can do is joke. but the reality is very serious. a lower level of her home is already under water and that water is now pushing at her back door. so she leaves through the front. not sure of what will be left when the water is finally gone. >> if the water does recede rather quickly, maybe that will minimize the damage to the inside of the house. >> reporter: it's a hope shared by so many here. as the water continues to climb. jay gray, nbc news, memphis. >> this week, california teachers say they will do whatever it takes, even take over the state capitol, if they need to protest cuts in
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education funding. the california teachers association is planning a week of rallies, protests and sit-ins to try to force lawmakers to pass tax extensions that would protect public school funding. the state is battling a $25 billion budget deficit. and the governor is proposing $12.5 billion in cuts to existing programs. and also asking lawmakers to extend four temporary taxes to make up for the other half of the budget gap. the new top cop in san francisco is giving up his suv and the driver that comes with it. the "chronicle" reports new chief greg sur said he knows his way around town and doesn't need a big car used by former chiefs. instead, he will drive a ford focus hybrid. sur is downsizing by getting rid of the department's three assistant chief positions as well. the former assistant chiefs will return to deputy chief positions, saving about $100,000 a year for taxpayers. crossing the golden gate by
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foot will be more crowded tomorrow. the agency that oversees the landmark will close the southbound lanes pedestrians and bicyclists will share the east sidewalk. you can bike across the bridge any time of day. but walking is only permitted from sunrise to sunset. and we have more ahead for you on "today in the bay." coming up, it was the rallying cry of the masses outside the white house, obama got osama, but will that grade get him elected. plus -- as a lung transplant recipient life is about breathing. every single breath we take is a gift. and parts of exercise is feeling that breath and enjoying it and using it to build strength. >> people who got a second chance at life celebrate one step at a time.
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we take a look at ta unique boo camp. a gorgeous scene looking back to the golden gate bridge, we're dodging a few showers, we'll show it to you in the forecast, coming up.
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this morning, government officials in pakistan are still holding osama bin laden's wives and children in custody for questioning. one of bin laden's wives reportedly told pakistan's foreign ministry that she moved to the compound in abbottabad in 2006 and never left. c.i.a. officers have not been given access to the women or children in custody and so far, no countries have asked for them to be extradited. a few days ago, is it too early to affect next year's presidential election? best man to answer that question, nbc bay area political analyst, larry gerston.
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will it translate into support for obama's re-election? or is it too early? >> long term, probably not. short-term, that's another story. look, the president's popularity shot up dramatically over the past week. take a look at the polls and you see that people are so happy that orchestrated the killing of what was probably the most hated terrorist in american history. no question about it. we see this by the way, in the recent "new york times" poll, came out. the question is do you approve of the way barack obama is handling the presidency. boom, you got 11-point spike from april to may. no one's going to laugh at that. there's no question about it. it's a wonderful thing and the president will take what he can get. but again, it's probably temporary. >> it's 18 months away before we see the presidential election. but at the same time, people gave him a thumb's up on the raid in pakistan. and they gave him a thumb's down on the economy. so people clearly not willing to lump it all together and say, yes, you have our support. >> thumb's down, fingers down,
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feet down, you name it. people are not happy with the way that the president is handling the economy. there's no question about it. you know why, chris? at the end of the day, we don't want to dis terrorism, but at the end of the day, people are fundamentally concerned with the economy. let's face it, this economy has beenmiserable. we saw it spike up in unemployment last friday, just a little bit, from 8.8 to 9%. this is too high, that probably means more like 14%, 14.5% of the people unemployed. that's one out of every seven americans, people are not happy with that. >> even if the president is vulnerable, particularly on the economy, we're not seeing a lot of republican contenders, anyway, throwing their hats into the ring. >> yeah. a couple of reasons for this. as you said early on, it's early. no question about that. but as an incumbent, barack
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obama has a tremendous edge. he raised $ 750 million last time around. we're talking about $1 billion this time around. that makes republicans think twice. second, republicans themselves are at a crossroads, they're not sure which way to go. they're divided over how to manage fiscal issues and social issues. so they're having a hard time finding their own way. this will all work out, no question about it. for the time being, you're seeing a lot of wannabes parading around the country, saying i could be president. you'll see the big hitters come in probably this fall. >> okay. well we have more of your political insight on our website, nbcbayarea.com. prop zero is what you should put in the search line. thanks so much, larry. you're welcome. and now here's rob. let's take you outside, show you what we've got going on in san jose. oh, it's quiet now, but it won't be at 5:0024 evening, that's
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because our san jose sharks are back in town, taking on the red wings for game five. it is weather fit for a shark today. we're seeing temperatures in the 50s to low 60s outside. in fact, you can see some of that right now in san jose. there's another view of the shark tank, 52 degrees, maybe warming as much as ten degrees from the current temperature for the afternoon. northwest wind at 9 miles per hour. oakland, 52 degrees, a west wind cranking up at 22 miles per hour. so it is breezy again, but forecast is not all gloomy for this mother's day. a few sunny breaks for san francisco, 51 degrees, the west wind at 14. the radar earlier had light rain around san jose and today as the weather system passes by this morning, we could still see some drizzle or showers around some of the hilltops today. if you're heading to the sierra, that's not a typo, snowshowers as low as 5,000 feet this afternoon. so most of the moisture from the system heading towards the high country as we head through the afternoon today. around the bay area this morning, still some areas of drizzle. especially around the hilltops
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around the south bay, as we head towards lunchtime. we'll see maybe a mix of sun and clouds. and still, a slight chance of an isolated shower this afternoon. go sharks. 63 degrees san jose, upper 50s. snow and for tomorrow, breezy, still a little unsettled. the clouds and then tuesday and wednesday. mid to upper 70s, it seems like we're in this pattern where we cool off for the weekend and warm up for the middle part of the week and next weekend -- we've got to fix this timing. more rain coming in next saturday. but happy mom's day to everybody. despite some of the chilly and cool weather we're seeing today. >> you know, if you really love your kids and -- they love you back -- then it doesn't matter what the weather is. a special day at our house, because it's also my husband's birthday, so happy birthday. and we have more ahead on "today in the bay," she had famously expensive tastes and now the portrait of her is worth millions of dollars. we'll show you. and coming up, i'll show you
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a new boot camp here in the bay area. that's designed specifically for patients who have had an organ transplant. good morning, i'm mike and there's lots going on "today in the bay." first off, happy mother's day. shh, surprise your special mom and take her to the islands, well, the island of alameda. for many, the park street spring festival is a mother's day tradition, lots to do and see, including a petting zoo, and a kids area, because moms are always worried about that kind of thing and there's even secured valet parking if you bike there. so it's classy and then you take your classy mom on her classy bike over to classy oakland, and you get global. what the world needs now, it's the current program asking bay area kids that question, how do we build a better world. can you turn garbage into electricity? can you design a car that runs on old socks? serious or silly, help imagine the world and even better place. that's going on at moca, the
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museum of children's art in oakland. and mrs. gump, a mom, said life is like a box of chocolates. well, if you head out to sell ar 360 in san francisco. you sample their sweet or sparkling fare, buy a couple of bottles, they'll throw in a box, grat is. for details, go to thundershower website. you have to be 21 years or older, to access it. i can do that, twice. i'm sure they'll have chocolates, since they're right under the ghiradelli sign in san francisco. so that's what's going on mother's day in the bay. now you go out and tell your mom -- she's a great one. i am a sneeze whisperer.
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"today in the bay." this is a unique program where patients with new hearts, lungs and kidneys get together to work out and support each other. >> eight. >> reporter: push-ups, lunges, stretching, trademarks of a traditional boot camp. but this is like no other. these athletes are all transplant patients. this man had his double-lung transplant three months ago. >> do what you can do. >> this woman and her twin sister run the transplant boot camp at stanford. both are lung transplant patients. >> i believe as a lung transplant recipient. life is really about breathing. every single breath we take is a gift. and part of exercise is feeling that breath. and enjoying it and using it to build strength. >> living with new lungings, hearts or kidneys. all are enjoying their second chance. tiffany has had even more -- she's undergone five kidney transplants. >> i think the reason that i'm alive today is because of regular exercise.
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>> beyond the modified workouts, they are coming full circle, exercise is helping them stave off some of the side effects of their medications. >> the benefits then would be weight control, lipid control, blood pressure control will be better and diabetes is less likely to happen. >> this group started getting together last year to tray for the transplant games. but they received so many been fits from coming together to exercise, that they decided to keep going long after the games ended. >> reaping the rewards of sweat equity, while investing in new friendships. >> i think the camaraderie, you know, even when you have a really tough day, you come in and you meet someone who has had a double lung transplant for six weeks. and you know, they're fighting to just be alive, and you realize how blessed you are to be alive. and to be able to run and to exercise and to train. >> and that was mary anne favra.
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the boot camp recipients are realizing the benefits that the exercise can make. and now let's check in with rob. >> and let's take a look at the forecast right now. we've got temperatures in the 40s and 50s outside. breezy. and that's going to be part of the staple today, no matter where you are. its going to be cool and breezy. and at times a few sprinkles around the hilltops, we've seen a little bit of that this morning. through the afternoon, the highs are going to be running cool. low 60s in san jose, 50s around san francisco. with a few sunny breaks today. so not a washout of a day. just not a warm one for 100% of the area. and if you're near the hilltops could see drizzle or light rain this morning. tomorrow, clearing skies, a little breezy. and tuesday and wednesday is when we'll see nice weather again. mid 70s for the middle part of the week and a few more showers coming in. next saturday. so that is something we're watching as well. but for mother's day plans this
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morning, brunch, again, it's what we've been saying the bumbershoot brunches. you saw is around the sunol grade. we've got spots on the camera lens from mist a little earlier. >> it's deceptive because it's chilly out there. >> you see the sun and you think it's great, short sleeves, not so much today. 50s and 60s. >> put on your sweater, your mother would say so. one of the most iconic paintings by andy warhol could fitch more than $30 million when it goes on the auction block. "liz number 5" painted in 1963, a tribute to the actress who passed away last month. it's a centerpiece in a collection worth more than $150 million auctioned off this week. two of the biggest christie's and sothebieysotheby's made a c6 billion in sales last year. the biggest movie stars in the world are heading to france
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this week for the world's biggest and most prestigious film festival. the cannes film festival premieres wednesday with a premiere of woody allen's latest comedy. the movie is getting attention for one of the movie's bit players, france's first lady, carla bruni. the sharks are hoping to wrap up their series against the red wings at the tank. san jose holds a three games to one lead in the series. game time, 5:00 tonight. in case you missed it, the 137th running of the kentucky derby from churchill downs, animal kingdom, a 20-1 longshot won the derby in dramatic fashion, coming from behind down the stretch, never looking back. winning jockey, johnny velasquez didn't know he was riding animal kingdom until yesterday morning when he replaced the original jockey who broke his nose.
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good for them and go sharks, happy mother's day. and we will see you next week and have a great sunday.

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