the transit agency says crime is down.. but..the new data doesn't address another major problem at stations. a tail of two stories. the transit agency says crime is down but the new data doesn't address a major problem

at the stations. >> police say the latest crack down on crime is working and the new numbers prove it. many riders say they feel increasingly unsafe with the open drug use. kpx5 reporter jackie takes a look at the stats. >> it's good news to start a trend in robberies and crime. not all the numbers are going in that direction. last year there were 34. this year, 33. >> one is one too many. when you consider the amount of riders in the area we cover, it's not want to be but it's definitely something we need to work on. >> for some of the 400,000 riders, it's hard to be optimisting about crimes in stations and on board trains because of the physical drug use the stations like in the corner or elevator.

>> right now, i find it bit hard to believe crime is down. >> they insist the crime rate is lower than it was a year ago and to build up the momentum. bart police said they hired 22 officers. there are still 30 openings. >> so, the more visible we are and the longer we can sustain a presence, the less of those type of visuals you'll get. >> jackie ward, kpx5. >> they're working to fill those positions soon as possible.

>> kpix 5 has the details. >> city officials are afraid the driverless cars will add to the packed traffic situation in san francisco and now they want data to find out how much. >> this comes as state regulators allow a new pilot program that puts passengers in new cars. they're asking the state public utilities commission to mandate the. >> heart breaking or making a sharp turn or taking turns too fast. >> most of the companies wanting to use driverless technology are against this. among them uber and lift.

>> a lot of people have doubts about the driverless cars. they say they're worried about the driverless cars and 14% say they're a little concerned. >> right now, the san francisco regulations the state has to step up. >> we have to make sure we have data on how to vehicles are operating. >> the state puc is set to vote on the pilot program that would allow passengers in the driverless cars on may 31st. kpix 5. >> the university of california regions are expected to vote this week on a proposed 876 million-dollar budget for the

upcoming school year. they're meeting at uc san francisco toned tomorrow to talk about a variety of topics. last year, a state audit revealed an unreported 175 million that are budget reserve. that's why this year the board chairman tells the l.a. times that the regions will have more oversite of the office and budget. >> in the south bay, a grand opening for a new plan. a ribbon cutting ceremony that features new state of the art water treatment technology that's expected to require safe high quality water to 300,000 customers in the winter months and 100,000 in the summer months. >> this is a source that's been in the company for years. we wanted to provide the best.

>> it's to make it efficient and cost effective. >> california senator will call on ice to stop separating families when they're taken into custody in the boarder. he also confirmed ice will split these. >> this initiative does not mean it's safer but instead it's exposing children to release. >> mike appeared on capitol hill. >> they explained there's some doubt about whether north korea will follow through.

>> secretary of state told congress president trump -- >> he says he may appear. >> he made clear it was important to him that when the time came he would in return receive economic help and he wanted security insurances from the world. >> north korea has tried to pull out of the june 12th summit but the secretary remains positive. >> we're open to the lessons of history and optimistic we could achieve an outcome great for the world. >> president trump acknowledged the meeting may not happen when he met with south korea's president wednesday. >> there's a chance it won't work out. i don't want to waste a lot of time and i'm sure he doesn't.

he also said their beginning to change after the second meeting. >> i think there was a change the attitude so i don't like that. >> secretary of state says for now, they'll continue to work as if the meeting is still happening. cbs news, capitol hill. >> president trump says if the meeting doesn't happen in june he hopes it will happen at a later date. >> honoring an adult film actress that claims to have had an affair with president trump. the mayor is claiming it's stormy daniels day and giving her the keys to the city. he's spoken truth to power even to threats of safety and extreme intimidation. the white house denies the alleged affair. >> big victories the record democratic women in key races.

stacey abrams won the georgia's race making her the first female nominee by a major party for the position. a texan won the democratic run off. she's the first openly gay latina to win the nomination in that state. >> coming up, recreational pot sales not bringing in as much as expected for the state of california. what the can bus industry is blaming. >> it's the new black panther comic with the exclusive oakland cover. i'll take you inside the oakland store selling them coming up. >> and we have the thick marine layer hanging around the waters. temperatures are cooler than average. we have a chance a storm in a little bit. maybe you could save energy by

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copy of the exclusive oakland cover of the new black pather comic. kpix 5 reporter jessica flores was th the doors opened. wraps around . black panther fans lined up to get a copy of the new comic. >> we were there as the doors opened. >> the line wraps around the building here. the owner tells me he ordered 3,000 copies. 2500 were preordered. that means there's only 500 inside the store for purchase. welcome to oakland. the city making its mark in the comic world here in issue number one. the exclusive version features the sign and iconic board of oakland cranes. this cover only available at cape and tower where store owner worked with marble to bring the cover the life. >> and they said okay, here's 10 hoops for you to jump through. he said okay, sure, i'll do that. i'll jump through the hoops as long as it's an oakland themed cover. >> it comes on the heels of the

block buster black panther movie directed by oakland's own ryan cooper. >> with it coming out, he gives me a chance to get in the scene. >> i've been in 45 years and 11 months. town representative. you know what i mean. it's a good movie. black, you know what i'm saying. super hero. it's all about the representation. >> oakland plays a roll in the movie. it's not part of this comic book series. >> this book on the inside doesn't have anything to do with oakland. it's in space. it's all about rue con dah. >> in space or oakland for 4th99 some fans getting a piece forever. still, for others, it's off to the highest bidder. >> we're going to see a few copies on ebay tonight. we'll see what happens with that. >> a legal recreational pot sales fall shorter than expected in california. new frontier data estimates total sales this year will be

$1.9 billion which is significantly less than the 3.8 billion first estimated. the california cannibus industry is blaming tough license rules. it's pointing out most cities have refused to allow pot businesses. >> take a look at the time lapsed video on hawaii's big island. that whitish blue glow in the result of lava and mix of clouds. because of the camera filter, the lava isn't the familiar red color. the video was captured between monday and tuesday. >> those are amazing images. all we've seen in the lava spewing. >> yeah, it's terrifying. let's look at the weather now. all we've seen the gray skies. gloomy day today. we've been dealing with the thick marine layer out there all morning long and starting a bit of a break. here's a look now, the tower

camera, check it out. you can see earlier today the entire camera view is blocked. it looks like the camera is right there. through this, you can tell there's a break in the gloomy darker gray cloud coverage over the bay bridge. we are noticing gray conditions near the water all because of the west winds. 56 degrees right now in san francisco. temperatures cool this afternoon because of what's going on along the coast. 62 liver moor. oakland 58. here's a look at the marine layer starting to retract a little bit. usually, this hour, you see more clearing than now. it normally hovers around the coast. still hanging through parts of

san jose, santa rosa. plenty of clouds. overall picture showing a bit of thunderstorm activity popping up across the sierra. a lot of instability going on there. 13-mile per hour sustained winds. fairfield 20-25 miles per hour. temperatures in the water colder than where we should be. 3-4 degrees cooler than average on the water. west winds are pushing in cooler air. upper 50s for the beaches and upper 60s for the inland areas. far east, still by the ocean air, 67 in concord. temperatures right around south talita, 58. temperatures not warming up very much compared to where we are now. on friday, this is on its way. this the system moving through and that's going to bring a

chance of rain friday. look how beautiful the memorial day is going to be. upper 80s for early next week. forget about the marine layer. >> great weekend. that's what matters. a live look now at the golden gate bridge preparing to celebrate its 81st birthday sunday as the milestone approaches. bridge officials are acknowledging that the span is looking shabby. now more board members suggest the new district explains what's behind that worn out look. >> all right. quick check of wall treat and seeing how the dow is doing. it's down just a bit. >> coming up, an underwater robot helps scientist find what's being called the holy grail of ship wrecks. how much the treasure at the bottom of the sea is worth.

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some apps are now so sophisticated they can screen for red flags.. without actually violating a child's privacy. c-b-s reporter kenneth craig got some recommendations from the experts. when ami kantawala's son . how worrisome is it as a parent? >> it's scary. it's scary they have so much

access. >> she downloaded a monitoring app called bart that analyzes social media. it works on issues on including bullying and drugs. jordan says the internet needs cautions just like the real world. >> you don't send your child to the beach without sunscreen and you don't not put them in a seat belt. >> for weeks they screen messages for signs of danger. if it finds a problem it alerts the parent and gives advice on how to discuss it with the child. the program is also available in schools and jordan said it flagged a parent about a possible shooting. >> the school shut down the next day so they could investigate and keep everyone safe. >> libby is editor and chief of the website. in addition, she recommends they monitor devices that work through your wifi or pop guardian that analyzes the messages. >> i couldn't understand

certain phrases and context. i didn't know if there was an issue or not. >> it tells you the word your kid is using. >> they said monitoring your phone gives her peace of mind. he tends to keep it up. kenneth craig, nbc news, new york. >> parents need to be plugged into their online gaming. >> all right. after being lost for more than 300 years a warship has been found at the bottom of the caribbean sea. >> found off the coast of column bee i can't it's cargo of gold, silver could be worth $17 billion.

all the treasure remains under water. >> it's a piece of history. >> the exact location is being kept secret because there's a legal battle going on between spain and column bee i can't as to who actually owns that treasure. so it's a spanish warship off the coast of column bee i can't, who wins? >> $17 million, that's a lot.

the n-f-l is unveiling new rules on taking a knee during the . summer is close by. the quality is back. take a look at these. they're going to get bigger and sweeter. for now, look at this. when you buy them, you want to make sure. you want to make them sweeter. make sure we got this beautiful light orange all the way around. free from any whatsoever. when you bring them home store them on the counter, not the refrigerator. it will alter the taste and the ripening and sweetness of

apricots. what a beautiful day. it's quiet possibly the most nutritional. it's not bad. >> i did not know that. you learn something new every day. >> the nfl is taking new rules on the national anthem. we're going to have that story and much more at 5:00. >> that's going to do it for noon. the bold and beautiful are here and that's next.

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♪ >> ridge: this is happening way too fast. >> brooke: they're getting married, ridge. liam proposed. they're gonna have a future together. >> ridge: steffy's having a baby. >> brooke: [ sighs ] yes, i know that. i know this is not something you want to hear, but i'm not gonna apologize for supporting my own daughter. we love them, and we want the best for them. but, i'm sorry, it is time for liam and hope. >> katie: wyatt, no one forced liam to propose to hope. you can't blame yourself. >> wyatt: no. no, i blame dad. for using me to turn liam against steffy. i mean, i don't care what he says. it's not right. i mean, come on, katie, i thought, all of people, you'd