from nbc bay area, this is "today in the bay." well good morning everyone. i'm not going to ask what you're doing up at 4:30 in the morning on the fourth of july, but i'm scott mcgrew. >> you're getting the pork bites on the smoker. >> i'm laura garcia-cannon is getting her butt on the smoker, hopefully. >> i feel like i'm always in that position for some reason. this morning temperatures in the upper 50u7, we have a gorgeous day shaping up for you. we're going to be in the 70s, low 80s again for the south bay, and as we let freedom ring tonight, temperatures will be comfortable. we're also expecting a clear shot of the fireworks from most

spots. the one place that i am watching, mantd be that great this year. that's coming up in my next report, now back to you kris and scott. even though firefighters only have about half of the wild fire kburning in napa -- burning in napa county surrounded, most forced out are back home. that was started on tuesday. about 456% contained this morning. it's tough for firefighters to get to the flames because of the steep hillsides and unstable land. they made progress yesterday as the temperatures cooled and the wind died down a bit. now the fire has already devoured 4300 acres, but fire officials do not think it'll spret much more. yesterday evacuation orders for hundreds of people were lifted allowing some people who left two nights sleeping on cots to go home. for one couple though, going home will never be the same again. the bennett's home was one of two that burned down in the fire. gary bennett built that house 35

years ago and he and his wife affectionately called it their little house on the prairie. they were home when the fire started on tuesday afternoon. >> got my wife out there at 2:00. fire crews came in. engine 1498, oh man. 35 years yesterday you know. i don't like it. >> tough to watch. the bennett's say that they owe a lot to the engine company and he wants to thank them for saving him and his wife. the release of a man known as the pillow case rapist is on told because of a virus outbreak at the state hospital where he's been held. christopher hubbard was supposed to be released to live in lake los angeles this week despite protests from people who live there. but the facility where he's being helded is now under quarantine because of a norovirus outbreak. hubbard admitted to raping more

than 40d women in the '70s and the '80s. now he's not released for nearly three weeks. chp launched an investigation after an officer was caught on camera beating a woman on the side of the freeway. look at this video here. it was posted on youtube on wednesday. shows an officer grabbing the arm of a woman who walked on to a median between freeway lane an onramp in los angeles. the woman appeared to resist, then the officer throws her to the ground, throwing punches. chp has not released any information about the incident, but a speak spokesperson said in part, every time there is a use of force by our officer, there is a review conducted to determine whether the use of force was appropriate. it goes on to say, since there is an ongoing investigation, it would be premature to comment on this specific video segment without releasing the entire incident. jurors in bryan stow's stifl case will take the holiday weekend off before returning to slib rations on monday.

they were unable to reach a verdict yesterday. the sixth day of deliberations, the judge has been telling them to keep trying. among other questions, the jury is being asked to determine if the dodgers and former owner frank mccourt will negligent. and whether that negligence played a role in stow's beating. his family says the team and the courts did not provide enough security or proper lighting at dodgers stadium when stow was attacked back in 2011. apartment building caught fire when a pro pain tank exploded. it happened at a building near brighton and mcarthur in oakland last night. the fire department tweeted out these pictures that shows smoke coming out of the doors and the windows. six people were displaced from three apartments and firefighters had to rescue a dog and a cat. investigators are looking into what caused the propane tank to explode. celebrating its independence from styrofoam food containers. restaurants will have to find somewhere else to package food.

stores will be banned from selling products made out of styrofoam including foam ice chests. the ban applies to farmers and at festivals. more than a dozen cities in santa clara county banned styrofoam, most recently mountain view. high fire danger and illegal fireworks are shutting down several popular parks on the peninsula e this weekend. parks ace long the san mateo shorelines are popular places to watch fireworks, tonight they'll be offlimits. for the first time ryder and aquatic park will be closed. meantime parkside will be offlimits as usual. police say they're not taking any chances. >> there's a lot of dry grass out there. the park rangers have seen uprise in illegal fireworks use. >> they have stepped up patrols. all three will shut down tonight at 6:00. a lot of people are hoping to return that massive fireworks

show in san jose will cut down on illegal fireworks tonight. >> that would be nice. for the first time in six years, the rotary club will light up the sky above san jose. this is video of a previous show. it was canceled back nor 2008 because of a lack of funds. this year the rotary club teamed up with the city and santa clara county to make it happen. coming up, "today in the bay's" bob redell will be live to show us how crews are preparing. >> if you want to pig out, head to the bacon festival of america. it starts today at 3:00 and goes until 9:00. and if one day is not enough for you, go back for more tomorrow. >> more bacon? >> this year's festival is being held at plaza decesar chavez. 11 and under are free. here's the things to do at the festival. visit bacon food booths, bacon merchandise, watch fireworks,

scope out a wrestling exhibition, kick off dust square dancing and more. well the south bay world war ii veteran who became a video star earlier this year is going to be get another honor today. >> he cap churled the hearts with this video of him during the 408 k run in san jose back in march. you can see runners actually leaving the race course to shake his hand. this morning, bell welcome the grand marshal of the rose, white, and blue parade. he is expected to be in that classy uniform riding in the side car of a motorcycle driven by his son. >> the parade starts at 10:00 this morning at lincoln high school. land on the al mee dna at panther issuing avenue. that's where there'll be a picnic and festival. we're going to expect as many as 200,000 people to crowd around pier 39 in san francisco, but why? well, of course, to watch the fireworks over the bay.

event starts this afternoon, but the fireworks display won't begin until the sun goes down. organizers say if you do not plan on attending the festivities, avoid the area altogether. numerous roads will be closed and several bus lines will be rerouted. well if you still don't know how to spend the holiday, we've offered you bacon and fireworks, we have other events to tell you about that are happening around the bay for the complete list, go to nbcbayarea.com and click on fourth of july, events guide on the home page. and of course the question is always will we be able to see the fireworks? christina, no pressure. >> no pressure. you know what the great thing about bringing back san jose fireworks is you have great options this year. they're doing the construction in san francisco? that could create a traffic mess getting into or leaving the city tonight. also we are anticipating low ceilings right around 9:30. now i would say go ahead and make those plans if you planned on going to san francisco, don't cancel them. count on the fact from time to time we are going to see some

thick, low cloud cover moving over the san francisco bay. but here in the south bay it looks really good. ocean beach this morning, starting out with moisture, a lot of moisture making its way out to senole, it's a good sign, especially to the fire fight that is happening up in napa county. winds are calm this morning. nop wind to talk about in the area, and the humidity is up to 96%. firefighters have a good opportunity this morning to knock that thing down. 68 degrees along the east shore for today. 79 on the peninsula, and 83 degrees in the south bay, staying right about average for this time of year. if you got outside yesterday at 3:00 or 4:00. that's the where we are this time of year. so i can tell you, today, it's going to be nice and then that heat is going to intensify. it's going to dry out as well as we head throughout the weekend. we really, really hope that they can make progress out thereto on the fire up in napa county tonight. now san jose, beautiful conditions this evening. 9:00 p.m., 66 degrees, and i

just to want say thank you, usually in the days leading up to the fourth of july. i am violently woken up out my sleep by the fireworks in the nabtd. i did not hear any this year which means people are concerned about the drought conditions and i want to the tip my hat and say thank you, we appreciate that. it is dangerous this year. so the good sign so far, people are heeding the warning, back to you kris and scott. mike's off today, as christina mentioned, parts of interstate 280 are closed this morning. northbound lanes are shut down from the 101 interchange to near at&t park. the section of 280 will be closed until monday morning so that crews can repair joints to make the freeway safer during an earthquake. the giants are now out of town, but the closure will affect your plans if you're headed into the city. northbound 280 is closed, caltrans says to use highway 181 instead. fifa launches a new investigation into a brazilian superstar. hurricane arthur makes land

fall. the storm moving over the east coast as we speak. the latest details next. plus protesters already gathering in marietta this morning as the u.s. border agency brings a new bus full of undocumented immigrants into southern california. nbc bay area, honored with three national awards for excellence in breaking news coverage, feature reporting, and public service in television journalism all from the society of professional journalists. nbc bay area, we investigate.

you're watching "today in the bay." fourth of july festivities getting started earlfully oakland. this was the show after last night's bin over the blue jays. the a's still the top dog in the major leagues. now if you are looking for your own light show tonight, head to our website, nbcbayarea.com. if you click there on the top left corner of the page, you'll be districted to a complete list of the events going on in your neighborhood. this morning a number of buses carrying immigrants that are undocumented are heading to texas. protesters gathered there already promising to make it another explosive day. here's some video of protesters gathering last night in mary yell that. about 45 minutes south of riverside. now for the second time this

week, homeland security will try to deliver bus loads of undocumented families from central america to a holding facility there. last time their buses were blocked by protesters commanding these people on board be deported immediately instead of being held in the facility. the families are being moved from an overcrowded facility in texas. officials have not said exactly when the buses will arrive, but we will bring you updates as soon as they're available. now own ore damian trujillo is in mary yet this morning, he'll have a live report tonight. meanwhile the fourth of july welcome the first day several american soldiers can call dhemss american citizens -- themselves american citizens. >> the constitution of the united states. >> president obama will welcome inl grant soldiers, reservists, and spouses at a naturalization ceremony at the white house. the u.s. military allows foreign

nationals to enlist. the president's done this nearly every fourth of july he's been in office and today will be the third naturalization ceremony he's presided over this year. now hurricane arthur making land fall overnight. the storm hit the north carolina shore reaching 100 miles per hour, now a category 2 hurricane. the state's governor is urging those who did not evacuate to be now stay safe, but my are not concerned. >> the wind is going to be bad, but it'll be okay. our house is still standing. we've been coming here for 20 years ago, we'll be latter. >> meantime shelters opened as counties declared state of emergency. coming up in a half hour, we'll have a live report from north carolina and have a closer look at that situation. in the men tile, our weather looking pretty good for a fourth of july. let's check in why with christina. >> looking great, good morning to you, happy independence day as we say happy birthdayed to this great nation. we have gorgeous weather and

everybody who came into town to enjoy the fourth of july, i don't think you're going to be disappointed this year, 56 degrees in san francisco. 54 in half-moon bait. let's talk about what's going down in san jose, although i have to tell you right now, we have all the big parties covered this morning, and the weather as. are well -- as well. 73 degrees at 10:00 a.m. for the parade in san jose. you want to head to the alameda, at 2:00 p.m., festival and picnic. and firework goes off, look at that temperature at 9:00 p.m. 70 degrees, clear sky, hard to beat that the in san jose. as we head throughout the rest of the bay area, as you can see, temperatures are going to be kind of all over the place, but not too hot, and that is the important, important fact that could bring to the table. 79 degrees in the planes, and 64 degrees in san francisco. television hotter last year. 68 on the east shore, 85 for the north bay today and the hot spot, we'll billion out in the

tri-valley, 90 degrees, that's not bad and triple digits as we head throughout next week. low 90s, bearable. let's talk about the gradual weekend warm-up, if you want to hit the beach, sunday will be the day. meanwhile, 68 degrees in san francisco on sunday. 72 for the east shore. a comfortable day in oakland. ing and north bay will be a little bit on the hot side. you'll see the mided to low 90s out there, triple digits in the hootest spots by monday, then on tuesday that heat's going to break. we'll keep you updated, back to you for now. kris we love having you and scott. >> thank you very much. sell all of its schools. so that heald, wild tech, and everest colleges, 85 in total. remaining 12 will close. we don't know which of the 12 are closing immediately, but corinthians will stop enrolling at those locations. crittenton yan under investigation for falsifying job

placement records and changing numbers. new head coach steve kerr hired darin collins to help out with player development. he played in the nba for fen years including one year while he was the general manager of the phoenix sun. before that he played for the cardinal with his twin brother, jason. jason collins made headlines last year when he came out. in february, he became the first openly gay athlete to play in the nba when he signed a brief contract with the brooklyn nets. apparently they're playing the world cup without us. it resumes this morning, eight teams remains in the mix. >> it is a double header, france and germany at 9:00. then at 1:00, it's brazil versus columbia, that's the one to watch. san jose earthquakes will host a viewing party in st. james park in san jose for both games. >> there's a lot of pressure for brazil to win it all. earlier this week, brazil's coach brought in a psychologist, brazilian newspaper reports the doctor drew up psychological

profiles of each player so he can select the roster, determine how certain events will affect each players. >> that's terrible, more stressing to brazil is the fact that fifa is investigating namar. the sports governing body is not happy he wore beats by dre headphones during a news conference this week. it is not a sponsor of the world cup because organizers have an exclusive deal be soin. this is not the first time that namar has drawn the ire of fifa. the name of a nonworld cup sponsor was revealed on the elastic on his underpants. >> that's taking off his shirt. >> that's not how you do it. he could be fined for both incidents. >> maybe he's like where's my shirt? dan boyles spending the offseason as a roady.

he is following his favorite band around for a couple days. he's on the road with face no more. he's traveling with them for shows but should be back in the u.s. by sunday. faith no more is performing in london today. boyle was in europe when he signed his new two-year deal with the new york rangers on tuesday. i didn't know they toured. >> i didn't know that either. we'll break down the fourth of july events happening around the bay coming up next. live look at san francisco where you'll get to see fireworks over the bay later tonight. before we head to break, a greeting from one of our service members overseas. >> hi, i'm from the combat hospital in kahn dor, afghanistan, i want to wish my family and friends in los angeles and my sister kat kbri from san francisco a happy fourth of july. thank you for all your support and i'll see you soon. go giants.

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you're watching "today in the bay". a little fourth of july magic for you new morning. boston celebrating our nation's independence day a day early. the city held the boston pop's fourth of july celebration on the 3rd of july because hurricane arthur is bringing heavy rain and strong winds today. in fact police cleared out the spectators right after the show because of rain and lightning had already started. now closer to home, a number of bay area communities getting ready for their own fourth of

july celebration. >> redwood city is hosting a series of events today at 8:456, this is the fourth of july parade run, then at 10:00, the parade itself will follow the same route. the grand marshal, our own, mike inouye, that's why he's not here this morning. fireworks at the marina at 9:30. six flags discovery spread the celebrations over three nights. they'll have shows until sunday. >> family fun day at jack london square where you can see activities for the kids. it is a free event. it runs from 11:00 to 4:00 this afternoon. >> and the radio disney family festival will take place in mountain view. it starts at 5:00 tonight, followed bacon sert by the san francisco symphony at 8:00. now far complete list, visit our website, nbcbayarea.com. joey jaws chestnut is waking

up in new york this morning, he's getting ready for the biggest event. >> does he have to stretch? >> chestnut going for his eight straight win at nathan's famous international hot dog eating contest. this is chestnut weighing in for the event yesterday. last year he ate 69 hot dogs, buns and all to win. >> on the women's side, three-time champ sonia ts black widow thomas is hoping to beat down her own personal record of 45 hot dogs. wrp does she put them? i don't know. >> the hurricane could affect this as well. the competition bringing heavy downpour. new york is the mayor's contest, it is going to happen no matter what. >> just eat faster. it is 5:56 now, speaking, no, 4:56, sorry about that. speaking of hurricane arthur, he has made land fall in north carolina. we will have a live report from kill devil hills in north carolina in 156 minutes. illegal fireworks concerns shutting down parks in the

peninsula. police and firefighters say the it's just not worth the risk. return of a fire works show in the south bay. sneak peek of the pyrotechnics coming up next. let's look at, well i thought it was going to be the bay bridge where it was sparkly. but we look at the toll plaza, it looks clear, one of the other reasons mike inouye is sleeping in.

for the first time in six years, san jose gets its fireworks show back. we'll showout what's in store in a live report. and a new recall by foster farms affecting millions of pounds of chicken we're going to teleyou who's affected next. and good independence day morning to you. i'm meteorologist christina loren, we're starting out nice and mild. we have a spectacular fourth of july and we're going to crank that heat over the weekend. we'll take you to the microclimate changes in moments. >> it is a beautiful start to this friday, july 4th, this is

"today in the bay." from nbc bay area, this is "today in the bay." good morning and thanks for joining us, i'm kris sanchez in for laura garcia-cannon. >> and i'm scott mcgrew, it is fourth of july all krusz the bay area today. >> firefighters to want make sure you're leaving the fireworks to the professionals. stefanie chuang joins us live, stefanie, they've actually shut down some parks because of the sierra. >> reporter: good morning to you kris and scott. this may ruin plans for this fourth of july, but taking no chances is the thing. here at ryder park the gates are open for maintenance, but the signs have been up, here down the street at steel point are closed starting at 6:00 tonight. both are popular for people to gather and watch fireworks again on the fourth of july. like many places, there's a lot of dry grass or what could turn into fue