>> new this morning the family of young nursing student michelle le asking for help, launching a three-day search to try to find her. i'll tell you where they are meeting coming up in a live report. >> a serial arsonist may be on the loose in one east bay city. and the man who shot chauncey bailey to death is speaking out. what he has to say about the 2007 murder. >> a live look outside, it's friday, june 17th, this is "today in the east bay."

>> good morning. i'm scott mcgrew. let's get a friday forecast with christina. good morning. >> good morning to you. very important weekend coming up. we have father's day. and this morning we're noticing changes. we've got a little bit of cloud cover hugging the coast, and we have mid and high level clouds. the good news is temperatures today will be in the 70s. i've got your full forecast coming up. let's get you to work now, 4:31. good morning, mike. >> it's dim so we're going to get the lights turned on. the map is well lixt westbound 580 at north livermore avenue. we have an accident. this is an area we had a full closure overnight because construction crews have cleared from the scenes, we had a delay until now. but we see slowing likely because of the crews. there is a minor injury accident in the commute direction, we're following this. i'll let you know how long it's expected to stick around. >> family and friends of missing nursing student michelle le hold onto hope that she is out there.

they want your help. christie smith has more on the details. >> it's three weeks since michelle le disappeared. police say they fear the worst. but her family and friends, they are still hoping that she's out there and in need of help. they are going to be gathering this morning, they are launching a three-day search. they need volunteers. this is where they are going to be, they are going to be starting at 8:00 this morning on cypress avenue to try to cover ground in the hopes that they will locate the young nursing student. le was last seen when she went on a break from kaiser meds cal center on may 27. she went to the car in the parking lot. police say they questioned at least two dozen people but made no arrests. they believe she was likely killed but her family says they can't give up hope without knowing what happened to her. police have searched the nils canyon area and southern alameda

county. le's extended family from san diego has come up to help in the search and we're told that they are teaming up with class kids to train volunteers, volunteers can check in at 2535 cypress avenue between 8:00 and 5:00. you must be 18 years old to help. again this is going on today friday, saturday and sunday. reporting live in hayward, christie smith, "today in the east bay." >> our thoughts are with them. thank you. >> five fires in two weeks, one antioch neighborhood is on the edge after what investigators call a string of arson fires. contra costa county firefighters investigating the blazes that threatened homes in antioch. they are set in dry grassy areas between homes and one in a park. some homeowners say they have been dealing with threatening fires for three years. police say they are stepping up patrols in order to find the guy lighting the match. >> the man who slot and killed oakland journalist chauncey bailey and a homeless man says he doesn't expect forgiveness.

broussard told the group he wants families of the victims to know he is sorry. he told the paper he didn't think of his victims as people at the time of the murders, and did not contemplate the pain and grief that their deaths would cause. he confessed to killing bailey and a homeless man but he still is waiting to be sentenced on the crimes. his plea deal calls for a total sentence of just 25 years. >> prosecutors trying to decide whether to file charges against the football player arrested for refusing to leave a plane after the captain told him to pull up his pants. deshon marman was released on bail. this case is a lot more complicated than saggy pants. cheryl hurd toss latest. >> i think it's crazy. i think it's -- i don't know why they would do that. >> reporter: he is deshon's football coach. he says day two of the drama has

him in a tailspin. >> pull up your pants but at the same time what is it to the stewardess? why is she talking to him? why is she profiling him? >> reporter: she was talking to him according to police because she felt marman was displaying his underwear in an inappropriate manner. i spoke with him in the jailhouse interview wednesday night. he said, i responded to the stewardess and intended to pull up my pants when i reached my seat. i was upset. i just buried my brother, my best friend. but that wasn't good enough. police wound up arresting marman. he was scheduled to go before a judge but his court date was moved to friday. a spokesperson from the district attorney's office says wearing sagging pants is not a crime but assaulting a police officer is. the attorneys on the case are interviewing more witnesses to see if a crime was committed. his mother believes her son was being profiled. >> he's a big, tall,

light-skinned black boy with dread locks. gets on the plane with saggy pants, right there you're stereotyped. >> reporter: his former coach wants this to blow over quickly. >> football's a vehicle for him to move on and better himself. that's what it's about. you know. like i say, the streets eat people up. i don't want to see it happen to him. >> as cheryl touched on there was also a police officer hurt and that is part of what's going on. more than saggy pants. >> also in oakland, a suspected gang member accused of killing two men in a shooting back in april is due in court today. the two fathers were gunned down outside the restaurant sweet jimmy's near jacqueline square on april 25. 22-year-old clem tomkins was arrested in a raid on wednesday. in addition to two counts of murder he will likely be charged with attempted murder for wounding four other people.

police say they believe those killed and injured weren't targeted, rather, he thought he was firing at rival gang members. let's talk to christina about the weekend. good morning. >> good morning, scott. good morning to you at home in the east bay, boy, we were in the 90s on wednesday, yesterday. the 80s today. you ready for 70s. gm to you. as i zoom in to the east bay you can see mostly clear conditions. we have a little bit of cloud cover hugging the coast. i think we're going to see a round of fog and a good marine push which means mostly cloudy start. high pressure is regaining control of our pattern so this short-lived cooling trend, enjoy it. we're back up in the 90s even mid 90s by the end of next week. 56 now in hayward, 50 in san mateo, taking a look at the fog. we have reduced visibility all across the board, so travel cautiously. we are expecting pretty significant fog to form around 6:00 a.m. as per usual.

here's where we're headed later on. 79 in napa, 70 in oak lands, 77 in fremont and 79 in livermore. as we head throughout the weekend we'll cool off a little tomorrow. the full forecast coming up in moments. it's a getaway friday, mike, i was not alone on the road this is morning. >> and you wouldn't be alone if you went through livermore. i know that's not your route but we're looking at a slow drive right now. as folks come past north livermore, even slower than before. so the accident i reported still having an effect on the roadways. the construction crews around the area, westbound, 30 minutes out of the altamont pass and through the hoeart of livermore. take city streets as you cut through on 84 to 680. if you are staying on 580 continuing through castro valley, stick it out through the slowdown it's not as bad as it looks here as far as the extent but there is a slow drive past that earlier injury accident.

still clearing. construction coming up through san ramon. blocking a lane or two. coming in from the north bay a smooth drive. carquinez bridge clear and down the east shore an 18-minute drive. heading to the toll plaza, a live look at oak lands on the right, the blinking lights have a lane blocked heading into downtown. >> thank you. 4:39. governor brown vetoes the state budget. why some say it was the right move. plus t plan in the works to cut down in the stench of an east bay park.

>> it's 4:42. welcome back. jerry brown has done something no other governor has ever, ever done. he has vetoed the budget. created by members of his own party. brown vetoed the budget plan saying it didn't go far enough and included questionable maneuvers. the budget may have been rushed through, this is the first time in years a balanced budget has been passed on time. also the first time that lawmakers would have forfeited pay if the budget were late. some experts say the veto could end up being a good thing. >> if the budget gets done in a way that doesn't cut services, the way that most californians don't want it to cut services,

don't raise taxes too much the way most want, and if we have a state that the economy recovers, then voters will reward that. if it doesn't happen that warks voters will punish that so it's not whether today is a good day for democrats or not. >> the governor is warning if republicans do not compromise on tax extensions and authorize a special election to put the question before voters, education and public safety will have to be slashed even further. this is something he has said for months republicans are pushing for pension reform, a spending cap, and changes to help california business. >> beauty in the stink, one of the east bay's scenic locations has a strange smell. it is a long standing problem at lake merit. as traci grant report there is may be a sweet solution. >> reporter: have you noticed a strange smell here? >> yes. almost every day. >> reporter: often it's inescapable, coming from lameri.

melissa walks around the lake every day and says right now it's particularly pungent. >> when it's really hot out and there is no breeze it will knock you out of your shoes. it really will. >> right now it could be dekag algae as you see, this is our algae season. june is when it peaks. when that dies and rots it can be smelly. >> reporter: richard bailey says the lake is actually a tidal lagoon. >> and this bottom layer doesn't always mix. the salt water is heavier. >> reporter: a solution is on the way. oakland's department of public works is knocking down this viaduct along 12th street to wide at any channel. that will cause more tidal flushing, movement in the water and should stop the stink.

>> right now everything that comes in and out must pass through bars that are about 4 1/2 inches wide, so we don't get things like sea lions in. >> reporter: with a wider channel the stream of walkers will probably catch a glimpse of a sea lion or fish much bigger than the ones that live in the lake. they will be able to stop and enjoy a new arrow ma, fresh air. in oakland, traci grant. >> christina joins us. they have been cliing to clean up that lake for decades. the first mayors to try to clean up the lake you know what his name was? >> merit i'm guessing. >> exactly. >> oh, wow. she's forecasting it all today. good morning to you. we're looking pretty good for the day. we've got changes on the way for the weekend. we're going to cool off a little bit for saturday and sunday, father's day. that's when we start to warm up a tad. i'm going about 79 degrees on sunday, if you want to make outdoor plans you'll get the best of the day. the most sunshine. second half of the day.

75 degrees today in san jose, down to the south bay for work, 79 in napa and 79 in santa rosa. gorgeous for wine country, if hit the beach, 78 degrees in santa cruz today. we'll see more cloud cover to start you out. we've got a pretty good formation of the marine layer, already noticing visibilities dropping across the board. not too bad. right now at about 8 miles or better in the east bay. i'll let you know as soon as things change. i want to show you your seven-day outlook. we've got an important weekends. it's dad's day. monday, 86 degrees, look at the climb past father's day and into next week. the 90s back on the map. warmest day of the week, 95, i'm not being as generous as i could be. it's going to be a cooker. i want to let everybody know in advance. >> thank you much. a popular motel chain boasts it will keep the light on, something the town of livermore has been doing. it will be celebrating that

tradition. here is bob redell. >> reporter: your average incandescent light bulb lasts three to five years depending how much you use it. darn it. ouch. but, here at fire station number 6 in livermore, california is the light bulb that seems will never go out. >> how long has the bulb been burning? >> it will be 110 years this summer. >> needed a time line on what's transpired. >> reporter: you must go back a distance on this time line. we put a man on the moon. to get back to 1901. when this shelby light bulb was given to the fire department for use as a night light. >> always the first question, is it still burning? >> reporter: the real burning question is why? >> it has lasted so long. >> reporter: to find out the protectors of the livermore light bulb have sent an

identical bulb to the u.s. naval academy for analysis by physics professor debra katz. do we have any idea why this is still burning? >> part of why i think it's still on is because it is still on because people haven't been turning it on and off. >> the light bulb was turned off once, for around 10 minutes in 1976, when it had to be removed from its original location, what used to be the main fire house here. >> it's been on ever since. >> another factor is, it is only giving off about 4 watts. >> my hunch i believe it's the fi fillament. >> the bulb we have is eight times thicker. >> wow. they don't make light bulbs like they used to. >> no. >> they just have a beautiful warm orange glo to them. it takes you back to yesteryear. >> the light bulb is doing today

what it did 110 years ago. that's commitments. >> reporter: bob redell, nbc bay area news. >> 4:48. how bad are the kansas city royals, the a's have beat them three times. now they are off to defend the world champion giants, the three-game home stand kicks off tonight at 7:05 on comcast sports net bay area. last night bottom of the third, a's up 4-0. a 499th career home run. and the a's would win, again, hate 4. a's history about to become the focus of a movie. money ball this morning. >> you guys are talking the same old nonsense. we've got to think differently. >> who is fabio? >> money ball, it's based on the book by the same name. follows a's general manager billy bean as he tries to change

the way the baseball team scouts for talent and produce winning seasons. it stars brad pitt and johna hill and robin wright and philip seymour hoffman. >> 4:49. coming up, a killer whale caught on tape. close to home here. we'll tell you where. and russia's top leader starring in a new comic book. that is not the leader of russia right there. we'll find out who he is coming up in a bit. >> this is, however t view if you were a 3-d rendering. fast coliseum. the a's and the giants at the coliseum. right now just construction to deal with. a little slowing as a result. we'll have a look at the commute coming up. re

>> 4:53 now. looking at the golden gate bridge this morning. here's neat video. killer whales so close you can hear them splash. a pod of orcas in the monterey bay yesterday. the whales did not stay long after stopping to say hello, they swam back up and out to the pacific. >> help with home mortgages today, laura has that look ahead. good morning. >> good morning to you, scott. good morning everyone. people lined up for an event that could help them lower mortgage payments and avoid foreclosure. we're going to show you what that's about. new information coming to light about the suspect in the bryan

stowe beating case. we're going to tell you what the attorneys have to say about that. and what can you do with a toothpick besides the obvious? bob redell introduces us to a guy you might call an extreme toothpicker. find out what that means. all that coming up this morning in a bit. >> i'm looking forward to it. >> and gadget friday. >> we've got two gadgets, thinking about father's day. >> because it's father's day. >> yes. absolutely. that's coming up at 5:00 and 6:00. let's check in with mike with traffic. >> good morning. maybe i'll get new gadgets. the maze, that's typically where a lot of folks gather but it's a friday and we're looking at a light volume before 5:00. slowing through the construction around sycamore valley road on northbound 680 and this accident in lanes as you head through livermore, the commute direction at north livermore avenue. there is an injury accident. fire department reported on scene.

we saw a half hour drive time about ten minutes ago, down to 22, slowing before and after you get past north livermore so things might be on the move but there is construction in the area. we'll track this, scott. back to you with that look at the slower drive through the tri-valley. >> the man who kidnapped, raped and held jaycee dugard captive is now in prison where he will spend the rest of his life. phillip garrido arrived at prison yesterday about 50 miles south of fresno. he will be held in the same unit as cult killer charles manson, the unit is for inmates who officials believe would not be safe with the general prison population. nancy garrido is being held at the central california women's facility. also this morning the man known as the bearfoot bandit is expected to plead guilty. 20-year-old colton harris-moore accused of taking part 18

two-year burglary spree eluding capture. as you probably guessed he was often bearfoot. this guilty plea would likely mean he would have to pay restitution of more than $1 million. he was caught in the bahamas last year. >> russian leader getting a starring role in an internet kmomic strip. the writers of super putin have cast two of russia's powerful men as super heroes to save the world from zombies. the producer of the comic says half million people have logged on to read the strip. it's located at putin.ru. there a link to an english version as well. a break in the case, the man accused of killing a san jose woman has confessed. and we are keeping an eye on muni as well, getting through the city may be tough this

morning. some delays on some key lines that could affect you. >> for all of your news, weather and traffic check us out on facebook. search nbc bay area morning news, then today in the bay will start on tv in two minutes.

>> new this morning, why the man accused of beating giants fan bryan stowe could soon walk out of jail. muni scrambling to get things back on track after a number of line closures. and a live look outside at the beautiful bay bridge on this friday morning. yep, you made to the friday. good for you. june 17th. this is "today in the bay." >> good morning. thanks for joining us. i'm laura garcia-cannon. i said you made to the friday d