francisco.. ad lib good morning and thank you for joining us. half way through that workweek. very nice start to our wednesday morning. we have to get through the day and the rest of the week. good morning to you. thanks so much for joining us. >> we'll get to weather in just a moment. right now we want to go to traffic. a deadly accident. of. >> unfortunate situation. this is northbound 101. the left side of your screen we'll zoom in. traffic is really jammed up. you can see the speed sensors are very slow. overnight it sounds like someone was walking on the freeway. we are not sure why. details will be part of the investigation if we can determine that. chp has two lanes closed. your right two lanes are closed.

you are able to drive through the traffic. if you're heading out you can take old bay shore. it will take you through the area. 280 all the way over is completely clear. as we zoom out towards the rest of the bay the rest of the crash has cleared. we do have sweeper trucks carry that over on the shoulder. just a warning, be careful, there will be the distraction. how does it look today? >> it looks pretty good. we are seeing mostly clear skies. the south bay heading over the co campbell we'll see clouds rolling out. new this morning bay area

bridges and roads getting a bad break. it is is according to a new report just released this morning. the bad roads are costing you thousands of dollars. >> we are live with a close are look at this new report. good morning, bob. >> good morning to you. this new report put out by transportation research group found that the roads are not costing you hundreds of dollars per year but rather thousands of dollars. if you take a look at your tv screen they found well over majority of roads opened and are either in poor or mediocre condition. the cost to you between 2,700. the average san francisco oakland driver is about 80,000

annually. you also have vehicle repairs, gasoline and traffic accidents. it has caused about a third of the accidents in san francisco and oakland. you can see there were 162 people. the report makes the point that k california's economy would improve if it would fix its roads. they passed the gas tax last november which is expected to raise $50 billion for transportation over the next ten years. that's assuming voters don't this november which would repeal. reporting live here in concord, today in the bay. >> thanks so much. it is 5:03 right now. continuing coverage on the feud between the president and former white house staffer. so far it seems there is no end

in site for the big war of words they having. we are live from washington with new allegations that are outlined in her book and how the white house is fighting back. good morning, susan. >> hey, good morning. this fiery back and forth now includes accusations of racial slurs, a possible legal battle and now the russia investigation. >> amid the fiery back and forth accusations the president regularly uses the n word and that she heard a recording that proves it though she won't name the source. >> i had an opportunity to fly out and the prn allowed me to hear it. had i heard it i would have left immediately. >> the white house has been quick to fire back. sarah sanders said she can't guarantee there are no such

recordings but says the president's comments aren't racial. >> this has absolutely nothing to do with race and everything to do with the president calling out someone's lack of integrity. >> the president renewed the name calling stating she was a crazed low life. >> have you been interviewed by special council? >> i have. >> hillary clinton's e-mails, what the president flew about them and when. >> did donald trump flknow abou the e-mails before they came out? >> absolutely. >> the trump campaign says it filed an arbitration complaint alleging she is there breach of her confidentiality agreement. 5:05 right now.

it found more than 300 members of the clergy abused over the years. they protected the abusers instead of protecting the kids. bay area says having the abuse technology is an important part of the healing. >> the more we can expose the more likely they will have to pay damages and that will compel them to act. the statue of limitations prevented him and the victims to get criminal justice and says that it's time to change those

rules. a blackmail letter being sent to people threatening to unvail dark secrets. they say the scammers are demanding thousands of dollars. they are demanding victim's pay in bit coin. the d.a.'s office is warning if you receive a letter like this it is a scam. the accusation implies infidelity. it threatens to tell your wife saying that's secret. all neighbors and friends unless you pay thousands of dollars. >> anyone who has something illicit in their lives may feel their secret has been discovered. >> the payment is request first-degree bitcoin. once paid it is nearly impossible to track down the bitcoin that you just spent. a bicyclist is dead after

being hit by a driver. this is last night. it happened in the tenderloin just before 7:00. officers placed a man in handcuffs. we don't know if it's in connection with that crash. a deadly accident on the twin peaks tunnel project in san francisco. signal technician died after he was hit by a steel beam on friday. we looked through the records. they found this is the second death tied to the oakland based contractor. we learned they fined schmit construction more than $190,000 for aljed willful violations in 2011. however in a 2011 survey they answered no when asked if either had been sited for any serious and willful by --.

progress on the wild fires burning in the state. they continue talks on thousand prevent the fires. another hearing on wild fire preparedness is scheduled for tomorrow at the state capital. we have been telling you about these hearings. yesterday lawmakers focused on forest management including removing more than 120 million dead trees. we all know the dead trees could fuel the fires if they get out of hand. >> it is time to make sure everything is clear away from your home. as we get a live look outside we are enjoying a nice little break from really hot temperatures. let's go through the day and check out how our day shapes up. we'll be in the low 60s through about 10:00. it is much cooler in half-moon bay and maybe even mist and

drizzle. it is only reaching about 60 degrees for today. we'll be chilly there. inland warming up to the low to mid-80s. mike, you're starting with the traffic alert. >> yes. that is on 101 up here near the top of the map. heading northbound you'll really jam on the brakes all the way up. your off ramp and two right lanes are blocked. our crew is checking out more information. not a lot of officers on scene to give us excellent. we are still tracking this back up here. you can use old bay shore freeway if you get off at broadway. there are options for you. the commute will start to build in shortly. we don't see any slowing but

that's crash now at southbound 242. that's not a major problem. we'll track that and an easy drive towards the bay bridge. back to you. >> thank you, mike. coming up next on today in the bay, double the smiles of one east bay schools, the twin principals and the new award they are celebrating. consumers are spending lots more. are you among them? real lives are being impacted. property is being impacted. it is having a very serious effect on the community. later an effect of the wild fire season. coming up the toll it is taking on our fire crews.

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the time the 5:14. we'll start out with clouds this morning. here is a live look outside heading over to sunnyvale. temperatures will be at about 61 degrees at 9:00. another nice cool start and we are going to keep it cool today. reaching the mid-70s for the afternoon chl afternoon. this is our high heat. we'll talk about that coming up in less than five minutes. we are continuing to follow this traffic alert for the peninsula. north 101 jams up. i'll give you an alternate way if you need to head to the airport or if you want to avoid this portion. we'll follow this deadly crash investigation. very happy wednesday.

glad you're with us. apple investors unphased by the plan to boycott all apple products. home depot says it saw lots of customers in its stores and they spent a lot of money, more than wall street expected. home depot is more or less amazon proof. it is unlikely you'll buy a shower door from amazon. why do we care about home depot? the economy is as you know on fire. it would appear the consumer is beginning to believe that as spending goes up. we get lots of data on retail spending this week. we'll see if that trend continues. the ceo of twitter will be on nightly news answering questions about twitter's policies.

that interview is tonight at 5:30 right here on nbc bay area. we'll have no doubt they will talk at great lengths. he was just suspended from posting on twitter for seven days of this video here in which he calls for people to take up arms against the media. now, normally i would play a bit of the video, a bit of the sound. i really strongly believe you ought to hear both sides of the story, decide for yourself if the punishment is right. i can't see how we would run it on television. >> okay. all right. thanks, scott. as kids head back to class this week some are going back to upgraded schools. check out the new paint job at lincoln high school in san jose. if you don't go there you don't know what's knew. look at this. nice, right? >> yeah. it does. >> fresh.

a fresh new year. >> also this year this is probably really fun for the kids, a playground at willow glenn elementary. it is great to see. >> yes. >> it is 5:17 right now. today students and staff also returned to class. the district is already flown for principals. >> twin-cipals. >> we are talking about twin brothers. the district has aclooefhieved recognition. it was named one of the ap districts of the year. yeah. a third of its 2,600 students are in ap classes. that's a really big thing. that's cool. the pass rate of 66%. that's hard to pass that test. so they credit their teachers and their school's culture for

inclusiveness. >> he balances me. i'm the hair and he is the totous. >> the men are actually entering their fifth year as coprincipals. >> their mom will be proud of them too. that's neat. >> it is. the latest beer from the san francisco brewery, the real in and out burgers, the companies served a cease and desist letter. we are attempting to clearly distill or rights rather than barrel through this. they say it will honor in and out's request and pull it. >> they should sell it at in and

out. >> but not the drive through. >> yeah. >> the first thing i thought was in and out. >> yeah. let's get over it. let's get a look at our weather right now. temperatures in the low 60s right now as you get ready head out the door. it feels warmer and more humid. we are feeling the remnants of what was a tropical system and it is also making it feel warmer this morning. we have the first day of school for san jose. if you're going to get up early and later get the kids ready it will be in the low 60s as you get ready walk to school. it will be 65 around lunchtime. at recess about noon. 70 degrees as you go back to pick them up. 72, maybe you'll go to the park after school. in san ramon it will be in the

upper 50s as we start out the day nice and cool. whatever time you want to go for a workout outside it will be comfortable. let's head to the south bay. up to 79 degrees. a few spots will be a little bit warmer. livermore 79. a nice breeze there oakland. we still have that deep marine layer and that's giving all of us some relief from the high heat as the westerly winds carry some of that cool air all the way to the valley. san francisco staying cool. it is 74 degrees for the high and 81 in napa. if you're going to the a's game they have a road game it will be in the mid-60s for much of the afternoon. if you're not doing so already follow me on twitter at kari hall on twitter. i'll have a look at the weekend

forecast. mike, you're at the scene of the crash. >> that's right. we'll give everyone this. a very easy drive for most. they are presenting mes of the slowing but the one issue we have been tracking and now our crews on scene near sfo it's north 101. things are jamming up from broadway. you can see chp in the flared off lanes. your left lanes are getting by. half the freeway is blocked. over here we see chp officers. they have been measuring the scene. a deadly crash on the roadway. they are classified as a pedestrian. we'll get you more details. the back up you can exit and take old bay shore highway and get you past that scene. the off ramp is also closed. we do have the crash on the shoulder for 242. no other problems. the bay bridge toll plaza should

turn on shortly. we'll track that ahead back to you. >> thank you. coming up here on today in the bay changes coming to a life saving phone service, the way president trump wants to transform the suicide prevention hot line. new this morning - thes

a growing concern over the mental health of firefighters as their relentless battle continues against new this morning there's

growing concern over the mental health of firefighters. not just exhaustion firefighters are dealing with, there's also loss. six firefighters have died in the line of duty in the last four weeks. programs like critical incident stress management gives mental health professionals to crews quickly. here is a battalion chief talking about how important it is for firefighters to open up. >> when we have an issue and we have been ton job far while, for us to say it's okay to talk and it's okay to say i'm not okay. >> fire officials say emotional support and time for rest and recooperation help firefighters cope with the season's intense workload. clanhanges are on the way. it comes after trump signs a new law aimed at improving services. it could be a possible shift to

a three digit dialing code similar to 911. not everyone agree ws ths with idea. >> i know i worked hasrd with plastering that all over. people get shirts made with that on the back of it. >> one a three digit number such as 911 or 311 or whatever it may be will be easier for individuals to remember. >> the new law requires a study on this new three digit dialing code. the current lifeline is 1-800-273-8255. if you know someone struggle you can call that number any time and also shat with counselor online. it is 5:26 right now. happening tonight mosquitos are

testing positive for the virus. mosquitos were found. tonight the county will spray in those areas. it starts at 11:00. take a look at who is making the debut. this is a baby wallaby in san jose. so this is the first time anyone is seeing the little one. >> that's cool. >> zoo keepers say it was likely born in february. they don't usually peek out of their mother's pouch until several months after birth. it will be hopping around. they are part of the kangaroo family. coming up next on today in the bay at 5:27 the start of a season, what we can expect from this year's grape harvest. i got out of the car and i saw people running away from the bridge and some people there was even a guy with his face covered

in blood. tragedy in italy, the new death toll as crews try find victims and survivors after yesterday's bridge collapse. fra

good morning and thank you good wednesday morning to you. thank you for starting your day here. >> good to be here.

>> i'm laura garcia. we do have serious news this morning. mike has been following traffic situations out there. >> it is near sfo. let me take you through this live shot. they pull out more flares. they are laying them out right here. it is blocking the right two lanes on northbound 101. as we get out we'll show you this as traffic travels north up towards broadway. things start to slow down. folks are exiting towards broadway. you can get up towards sfo. if you want to travel north of there you can use 280. we don't have an opening time for chp. they have not had anybody arrive there yet. i will say it will not be before 6:30. it will be a problem for folks traveling around the bay. you can see that most are at green. that is great news including the

east shore freeway. it is showing a little more traffic at the bay bridge toll plaza. it is tuesday morning at 5:31. >> correction, it is wednesday morning. >> let's make it through this week. actually we are enjoying a flni little cool down. it will be in the mid-80s. look how much it will heat up over the inland valleys. it is 96 on saturday. get ready for that. we'll have much more comfortable weather as we get ready to clear the shelters. we'll talk about what's going on this weekend and venevents goinn around the bay area. that's coming up in about five minutes. >> all right. thanks. new this morning san jose police are looking for the driver who crashed into a home last flignight and took off run. police say that that red suv you see right there crashed into that parked white car pushing it into a home. this happened on angie avenue in

east san jose. luckily no one in the home was hurt. we do have developing news out of italy. an intense search is underway after yesterday's deadly bridge collapsed. these are live picturesover rescue teams searching for survivors and victims this morning. look what they are up against. we have had new drone footage showing to see if anyone is alive under all of that rubble. so far at least 39 people died in this collapse as rescue efforts continue. officials are worried that death toll will likely rise. the bridge is about two hours south of milan. it connects italy and france. right now people are on summer holiday in italy. not as many people were probably on the road when that bridge gave way. officials say construction was happening to the foundation when the bridge collapsed but they

are still investigating what exactly caused the disaster. 5:33. grape harvesting begins in wine country. vineyards are preparing for what could be a good year. today in the bay is live as harvest grapes are underway this morning. it is a good thing. yeah. good morning to you. their harvest season begins here and often referred to as the crush in this area. we are standing here at the crush path facility. that's part of the process before you get that bottle of wine. they will be picking the first grapes in less than 30 minutes. we'll head over there after this report. they will pick those grapes for sparkling wine. they are the first grapes picked during harvest season then the white wines and then the red wines will be picked later in the harvest season.

from there the grapes are taken to this crush path facility. eventually the fine wine will be bottled up for your consumption. it marks the first season since wild fires hit the area. i want to point it it was minimal when it comes to the wineries. it is according to the napa valley visitor web site. the fires only burned less than 14% and there was no impact between the silverado trail. they burned primarily on the hillside. when it comes to the wineries that were damaged there were only ten that were damaged. no total loss of property for those wineries. 90% of the harvest was completed before the fire. i want to point that out. as i mentioned they will pick the first grapes. we'll head over for next live

report. today in the bay. >> always a fun time of the year. >> yeah. >> thanks, pete. it is 5:35 right now. the spca expected to reopen this morning. the nelson fire fleernearly desd it over the weekend. this footage that we showed you over the week showing the frantic moments as officers and staff race to get the animals out of the building. firefighters actually stationed themselves outside trying to fight off the flames while 60 animals -- look, they had to rush the 60 animals out, dogs, cats, snakes, mice, they were all savered. they spent the past couple of days in temporary foster homes. it charred more than 2,000 acres in fairfield. one home was destroyed. the new school year begins today for students in parkland, florida. you remember the tragedy there earlier this year.

17 shot and killed on valentine's day. this is video of students returning to class. there was supposed to be new metal detectors this year. they sent a letter explaining the plan is now on hold. the superintendent sited logistical issues. it is 5:37 right now. check out how teachers welcomed kids back to school there. the team, the leadership team at martin luther king junior high every year they come up with a theme. this year it is super heros. the leadership team makes up the t-shirts. you can see the heart and paw print there. that's because they are the tigers. we want to tell all of the students returning to school have a great first day heading back to school. >> that's right. we were talking about our mascots.

we are looking at the scene which has your two right lanes blocked right here. this is the reason why folks will hit the bridge approaching broadway. chp on the scene. we do have a flat bed tow truck. there is also a pedestrian involved and coroner's office, we are looking at least another hour going ochblt you will have a jam there. the rest of it looks all right. we'll show you traffic flows coming across from the bay

bridge. all right. we usually have the wind by the weekend. it will warm up again, right? >> yeah. that gust of wind will kind of go away for the weekend. it is going to turn hot once again. here is a look at our temperatures for inland areas. the coast will be in the low 70s. maybe that's where you'll be heading. the bay at 85. inland valleys at 96 degrees. are you ready for that? on sunday up to 93 degrees. if you're heading there this weekend in oakland it will be a cool event. fec if you're like what's going on? there will be a huge event going on and temperatures will reach in the upper 60s in oakland. it will be 100 on friday.

friends say hey, i'm going to a wedding, you'll have amazing weather there this weekend. >> we'll have the clouds and fog. it is going to clear up as the day goes along. high temperatures reaching into the plmid-to upper 60s. let me know what you're doing this weekend. >> thanks. coming up on today in the bay fighting new bike leananes, when you get to have you say about it. >> the white house can't guarantee what the white house may or may not have said. the cast of crazy rich asians talk about why they movie is such a big deal. it hits the box office today and what it could mean for the future of hollywood.

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mike traffic tease it is 5:43. we wake up to a nice and cool start. some clouds out there. we will still see clouds out there. it clears out this afternoon for your late lunch hour. we'll talk about what's going on across the bay area including schools starting up. that's coming up in about five minutes. and flashing lights.

we'll show you where this is on the map. it is 5:44 right now. the highway patrol will conduct the start smart class. the purpose of the class is to help newly licensed or soon to be licensed teenagers become more aware of driving responsibility. officers will discuss what not to do like text and drive. city liedeeaders holding th final meeting making the way for the bike lanes. they want to make several streets more bike friendly. it includes adding bike lanes.

closing arguments begin today in the trial of president trump's former campaign manager. >> revealing an unusual strategy. >> yeah. the defense rested without presenting a single witness or single bit of evidence. it is unusual but not unheard of defense. they are trying to show the jury it thinks the government's case is so weak it doesn't need to bother. it worked in criminal cases in the past. it was rick gates who testified against his old boss. this is where the defense really actually shined poking holes in the case on cross-examination.

video of the go nvernor of kans. republican jeff collier knowledged he didn't have the primary votes the election was more than a week ago. the race was so close they were still counting ballots last night. >> this election is probably the closest in america. the numbers are not there unless we would go to extraordinary measures. the kansas is too important. tracy and i will not challenge this for will we be asking for a recount. >> history made as a transgender candidate won the primary and became the first transgender candidate to be nominated for governor.

she will face phil scott in the fall. in washington the white house continues to deny that's tape of the president using a racial slur. this is after an allegation. though the white house secretary wouldn't guarantee the president has never been caught on tape. take a listen. >> just to be clear you can't guarantee it. >> i haven't been in every single room. i can tell you the president has addressed this directly. he addressed it directly to the american people. >> as you go to twitter comment on what's happening in our world. you're filling up the dm box there. i welcome your messages. >> all right. thanks. 5:47 for you right now. happening today the much anticipated movie crazy rich asians hits theaters. >> it is the first all asian cast in a movie in 25 years.

it is actually getting really great reviews the cast is on the today show this morning. >> we are not just a token for diversity. >> that's nice. you can get your full interview with the cast at 7:00 right after today in the bay? all right. we start out with patches of

fog. we have drifts of smoke before the south bay air quality will be improving. there will be moderate air qualities. as you make your way out the door expect temperatures in the low 60s. mostly cloudy skies and then the sun breaks out and we'll have clear skies the rest of the day. at noon if you'll be going out later it is 72 degrees and we have the first day of school for some of our kids today. good luck on that first day. pittsburgh will be at 59 degrees walking to school and then maybe if you'll be going outside it will be in the upper 60s. as we go into the afternoon heading home on that first day it will be in the mid-70s. we start out this morning as you

get dressed and looking out the window. you can see all of the clouds. you might want to grab a hat. we'll reach 77 degrees. yes. this is the middle of august and 79 degrees at livermore and 82 in concord and 81 in napa today. brisk winds at 64 degrees. as we go through the forecast the gusty winds carrying in the ocean breeze kind of backs off as high pressure moves in. temperatures will be going up. we go from 84 degrees in the valleys today to 93 on friday and then we reach the peak of our temperatures at 96 degrees. the high pressure, the stagnant air and hot temperatures will continue into the beginning of next week. s san francisco will be in the mid-60s. we'll see it ramp up heading into the weekend and cool off early next week. you have been tracking the

breaking news and trying to get people to sfo. >> that's right. it will be probably until 6:30. we have a lack of updates. the south bay we are looking all right. it is getting up towards sfo. traffic is jamming up. half the freeway is blocked. a deadly crash involving a pedestrian on the roadway continues there your right two lanes. your left lanes are the ones that get by. the off ramp is closed. you can use broadway as well. a lot of folks are getting off of there. old bay shore highway might be to sfo. of course you can always take 280 over to 380 and backtrack just a bit. a smooth flow of traffic over there. we'll show you what's going on over there at the scene of the crash. we have these flares blocking the two right lanes.

they are moving vehicles around there. they are looking at no estimated time of opening. it is at least 6:30 or 7:00 before it will be cleared. we'll show you one more shot out here. south 880 on the east bay side we do have a crash moving to the shoulder. back to you. >> thanks so much. did a teacher go too far? here is the video. in you this morning, the reason the teacher says that he is not to blame for body slamming a student. but first happening now weekly mortgage applications dropped. down 19% from a year ago when interest rates were lower. a small drop not enough to entice home buyers. the brady bunch house not taking long to sell. hgtv is beginning production for a new television show.

more news after this break. it is 5:52. it is time to clear

shelters. each year, nbc bay area and telemundo 48 team up to help as many animals as possible find forever homes. it )s great for the pets, but >> welcome back. every year they help as many family as polk. some times it could end up helping more than just the

animals. a three-year-old black lab was found wandering the streets of pleasanton they recently visited a summer camp for children who have lost a family member or close friend. it is run by the nonprofit. >> i always see these dogs. they giving as mump as they are receiving. the dogs give love to the kids. it is heartwarming. >> it is really nice to see. not all members are rescues but when a rescue joins the team it is knowing that dog went from unwanted to so loved. >> you can find a list this

saturday. go to nbcbayarea.com. most of those shelters are waiving or reducing adoption fees. a teacher says a fight caught on camera was not his fault. i have to warn you, it may be hard to watch. >> he grabs him by the throat and slammed him onto a table. it started when the teen flimed a lunch tray. the teacher said he is violent towards others. this is a school for kids who got in trouble at other schools. that teacher faces felony charges. power is back on in all of puerto rico.

a massive fire ripping through a pallet yard. it was actually happening at a u-haul building. no reports of any injuries. they don't know how it started. at 5:58 walmart teaming up with ellen degeneres. it will feature nearly 60 items for denim, accessories very close by ellen new items rotating seasonally. the new line will debut on september 10th online and in more than 2,300 stores. it is 5:58 for you right now. san francisco museum is leasing. >> they want to help people better understand art.

so the plu smuseum is putting interactive games alongside the galleries. they are part flering to incorporate smart phones in as well. >> the first thing we have to recognize is that your visitors will use their devices whether you want them to or not. >> we just post today nbcbayarea.com. head online to see the new app in action and learn why the museum want to create even more experiences like it. right now at 6:00 breaking news, a deadly crash within the past couple of hours. you're looking live, what we flow and the work-around you'll need to know about. a brand new report published overnight says your daily drive is costing you thousands of dolla dollars, a fix coming up. and it's not what you think,

the reason you'll still see it very soon. today in the bay continues right now. i )m laura garcia. good morning. thank you for beginning your morning with us. i'm marcus washington. >> it is a rough start to the morning far lot of people. >> the problem for some will be the concern. we are looking here towards a live picture that we do have. this blocks northbound 101. over the last seven minutes we have seen chp move these out. i will step into this shot. you can see the flashing lights. these have been moved over one lane. we now have three of four lanes opened. chp is here. the investigation can continue. it will probably be at very earlyist 6:00 before they can clear the