president obama ends his world wind visit after a townhall and several fund-raisers. >> he is on his way to reno. we have team coverage, amy hollyfield is at the st. regis in san francisco but let's start with vic lee where the president left about half an hour ago. vic? >> we are going to try to reestablish our connection with vic lee but right now we want to

talk to amy hollyfield. >> reporter: even in liberal san francisco president obama is finding that he has to face disappointed democrats here. this breakfast at the st. regis was supposed to be for supporters, it was an expensive breakfast. it was sold out but what he didn't know that some of the people of the audience bought a ticket because they wanted something to protest right there at the breakfast. >> it romantic cost $35,000 to have breakfast and supporters believe it was money well spent. >> the reason i decided to come is i think things are hard for the democrats and obama needs all the support he can get. >> but it wasn't as supportive as the president might have hoped. a group stood up at the table and sang the president a song. ♪ >> no cameras were inside the breakfast but they sang their

song for reporters after being escorted out of the event. >> i supported president obama and i'm still against war. >> a group of protestors gathered outside the hotel demanding that the president legalize marijuana for medicinal purposes. >> he promised us medical marijuana and that is what i'm out to get. >> many weren't making a statement. some decided to work the president's visit into their day. >> i had an appointment downtown and i came to the appointment and i saw the blockades and i thought president obama might be going down the road. so i stayed here for a while and catch a glimpse. >> i'm actually running a seminar over at best western but my participants were so despite about the president coming so i let them out for an hour.

they don't know, they are going to have stay an hour later. but the president, once in a lifetime things. >> reporter: the president was at the st. regis for exactly one hour but his visit caused gridlock in downtown all morning long. there was a profitable hour. he raised approximately reportedly $800,000 at this breakfast this morning and then he head off to sfo and that is where vic lee is to pick up the rest of the story. >> reporter: the president motorcade -- off of highway 101, made possible by a police escort the kind of trip that all of us as commuters would love to have on highway 101. we have video of his arrival here. this was, they got out of his limousine and he walked briskly

up the steps to air force one and he waved to reporters. there was no crowd here like there was yesterday. air force one took off. this is the first leg of a three-day trip and this was the most extensive trip he's had since he announced his bid for reelection. from here he goes to reno to discuss his plan to reduce the deficit and then later on he flies to los angeles for three more fund-raising events. party sneirdz say they are trying to beat what he raised which was about $730 million. in fact, some speculate they may reach a billion dollars this year. that must be some kind of record. this stopover in san francisco was certainly a good first step. >> cheryl: on to other news of the day.

today, a park will be reopened after a dog died. they shut down because the dog symptoms mick i could those that a dog that eaten poison. crews are cleaning the park and they officially to reopen it at 1:30 this afternoon. >> people with respiratory problems in watsonville are being told to shelter in place. the fire started at apple growers ice and cold storage building. they kept it from spreading but there is thick smoke in the air and there is a possible of a chemical leak inside. the fire chief says crews could be on the scene for two more days watching for flare-ups. right now the popular brand of apple cider is stored at the facility. >> oakland school officials plan to tell hundred teachers they are no longer at risk of being laid off.

the oakland tribune reports that the school district will be able to save 80% of the positions. 35 teachers could still be let go because of budget cuts. dozen teachers will also receive layoff notices. >> a new study finds california's schools could generate billion dollars by taxing soda. they say a one cent per ounce on drinks would raise $233 for every state in state schools. it could be used to fund childhood obesity initiatives. right now a caltrain meeting is under way in san carlos they are expected to vote on a plan to prevent any major service cuts. it will defer $3 million in

planned maintenance. if approved the plan will keep all 86 trains rolling and all stations open for at least another year. the price to ride a trains will increase 25 cents and parking would also increase. >> transit officials are watching the next phase of a new pilot parking program. the goal is to decrease air pollution. drivers can find realtime information about where parking spaces or available in seven neighborhoods. the hope is the access to the information that they will spend less time circling city streets. information will be available through a new free iphone application or by going to the city's website. we have a link on our website at abc7news.com. click on see it on tv. >> now, in the next phase of the parking program, drivers will be able to pay by phone with a credit or debit card and drivers will receive a text message

reminder before a meter expires. that is expected to begin at this summer. >> officials are considering fee for bicyclists. they would not be allowed to go faster than 10 miles an hour on most bridges and dropping to 5 miles an hour. currently there is no speed limit. bicyclists have bone clocked going more than 20 miles an hour and that is contributing to accidents. if approved the chp would enforce the speed limit, violators could be hit with a hundred dollar fine. >> a $1.5 billion plan to redel treasure island could get a big boost today. development features housing for 19,000 people including a 450-foot high-rise apartment building, transit hut and shopping area. 400 affordable house itself had been dropped from the plan.

the plan has been in the works since the navy left the island back in 1997. >> had late word that a napa valley wine legend has died. >> and they are making sure nothing is illegal to blame for the skyrocketing gas prices. >> and environmental organization coming to social security and biggest companies a failing grade when it comes to clean energy.

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north bay winery and thoroughbred owner has died. he was 81. jess jackson built a multimillion dollar empire with chardonnay. he was one of the horse racing owners and breeders. >> gas prices are continuing go up. so the government wants to make sure drivers aren't getting ripped off at the pump. a coalition of nearly dozen government agencies including the department of justice and the securities and exchange commission. group will monitor oil and gas markets for potential violations to make sure consumers aren't paying higher prices because of illegal activity. they will look for signs of pollution and manipulation of prices and fraud. greenpeace is taking on some of silicon valley accusing them,

they criticize several companies including apple, facebook and twitter for the enormous amounts of energy they use and calls them to commit to using clean renewable energy sources. >> firefighters battling massive wildfires in west texas are getting help from california. fire crews from the sierra national forest are currently in texas work twrorbg put out a fire that has burned nearly 150 square miles and destroyed at least 160 homes. meanwhile, a storm brought cooler temperatures and humidity to the fire lines. >> mike nicco scrions us now and has the forecast. >> see all the sunshine out there already. >> beautiful, we love it. >> after a chilly morning. >> even colder one tomorrow because of the lack of clouds. you can see a few clouds but i think the dry weather is enough for 36 to 48 hours, we'll talk

about how it may or affect your weekend. >> thank you. aul all right. hail to the queen. queen elizabeth celebrated her birthday today. >> and why a baby's temperament can reveal about issues they will face later in life. 

"time magazine" released hundred most financial people and britain prince william and kate middleton, mark successor bird and michelle obama and oprah. on financial royalty. queen elizabeth turned 85. >> they handed out special coins to 85 men and women during a ceremony. her birthday coincided with the last supper. and the queen gives coins out as many years of her life. >> we'll give you complete coverage of the royal wedding

during "good morning america" on april 29 a special edition of 20/20 focused on the new royal couple from 9:00 to 11:00 p.m. >> and whoever in great britain the question for any meteorologist. what is it going to be like for the wedding? >> and it will be green. >> it will be chilly but there is a chance of rain. >> how about around here. >> the timing -- take you outside. heavenly, we're looking at sierra, scattered snow showers earlier this morning and more expected this weekend, at least at the extreme peaks, it looks like a lot of rain is going to fall. we're getting down to april and temperatures at the tahoe and break level will be in the 50s. let's show you what is going on. mount tamalpais down to the

south, fair weather cumulus clouds as the warm sunshine works on this cool moist ground and creates those clouds. you can see them on the satellite and showing a little bit of drying trend as the satellite looking clearer. high pressure moving in and that area of high pressure that is going to keep us dry for the next day or so. here is what we dealt with this morning. rainfall amounts of nearly quarter of an inch in santa rosa to .01 around redwood city. temperatures right now, 50 in fairfield. rest of us in the mid to upper 50s. we have 60 in salinas. we are already seeing sunshine. it will be dry tomorrow and scattered light rain for the weekend. today temperatures below average in napa and oakland, 12 degrees

and redwood city, 6. >> let's move in to the south bay we'll have temperatures in the mid to upper 60 owes's. low to mid 50s and near 6060 in downtown san francisco. head over to the east bay shore, low to mid 60s and few degrees warmer in our inland valleys with mid to upper 50s and let's had head down to the south bay, 58 in carmel. low to mid 50s for the rest of bay. temperatures around the state today, near 70 in the central valley. 48 in tahoe. 82 in palm springs. bring it back home. it will be cooler, mid to upper 40s. lots of cloud cover and may hold around 50 around oakland and antioch. here is the high pressure that will stick around for today and better parts of tomorrow. you see the jetstream the wavy

nature and then a parade of weak weekend storms that will bring a chance of scattered light rain. as i've been saying, it's lighted enough and scattered enough, don't let it scare you into cancelling any plans over the weekend. it won't be very heavy. like probably ten minutes. >> thank you. new research suggests a link between excessively fussy babies and behavioral problems during childhood. the study looked at 2,000 children and those that cried persistently or had great difficulty feeding or sleeping could be subject to hyperactivity disorder. 20% have in of the behaviors and vast majority adjust by childhood. >> they may be smoking bans in

every state by 2020. that is a possibility if local state bans to continue to be passed at the rate they have been. california banned smoking in every indoor public place, restaurants, bars and workplace places. smokers rights group say they are putting more pressure on bars and bits to ban smoking. >> when we come back we'll take a look what is going on. >> what's hot is coming up next. 

we need to solve the problem. the state budget crisis threatens our economy... and our schools. loans to small businesses on hold. job creation at a standstill. 30,000 teachers already laid off. can we really afford billions more in cuts? $13 billion more devastates our schools, our safety, and the california we know. it's time for lawmakers to finally get the problem solved now.

our kids and economy can't afford to wait.

today at 3:00, tv's original wonder woman linda carter live. then at 5:00, the legal battle brewing over six homes endangered by a holidays in san pablo and why workers at a super market are going on a hunger strike. >> all right. >> don sanchez has what's hot. ♪ ♪ >> kensington symphony orchestra has stirring performances. works by what they call the other being at the unitarian university church. >> the easter parade is a spring celebration. streets close and plenty of other easter egg hunts around

the bay. ♪ ♪ >> if you are planning to head south, join friends for the palm springs follies. a glamorous show that is must see. stunning could cost assumes, in a show that features show biz veterans. >> san francisco international film festival is one of the most priest teej us on events in the nation. there are more 200 films opening tonight. >> on home video, now on blu-ray is anniversary edition known as the ten commandments. you'll find more on our website at abc7news.com. i'm don san khers which he has. >> last look at the forecast. easter forecast. >> everybody wants it to be dry this week but for the most part, we'll have waves of light rain, barely measurable rain.

and it should not be a plan changer for the weekend. >> "who wants to be a millionaire" is coming up next.