the search for justice for this 5-year-old girl forces a bay area closure that lasts for hours. we have above it. good

afternoon. i'm read cowan. it has been three days since that girl was killed. the killer is still out there. anne makovec tells us how it's going. >> reporter: the investigators are determined to find out what happened to the girl even going again as far as shutting down all the lanes looking for lues. here they are on 880. traffic started at mission boulevard. it opened about 45 minutes ago. the shut down is directly linked to the killing of 5-year-old eliyanah crisostomo. she was shot riding with her family to a birthday dinner. this is one of several deadly freeway shootings in the bay area the past few years. in

response last year caltrans promised to add 200 surveillance cameras around the state. that could have helped. they have started to install some of the cameras. the rest will be in place by late spring. the alameda district attorney said in 2022, 150 gunshots were fired on bay area highways. you just end up in the wrong place, wrong time and you see what happens. >> a family devastated. glad to see that they are pounding the pavement for clues. an update on eliza belt holmes. she lost her bid to remain out of federal prison waiting to appeal her conviction. holmes what to begin serving her sentence april 27. did you feel it? we often say that. the south bay, we know you got a shaker, 3.0

magnitude earthquake rumbled the area. a lot of you reported feeling it as far north as san jose. no reports of any damage or injuries. minutes ago, valley waters board of directives voted to end the drought emergency. what does it mean? number one, it impacts about 2 million people. the board voted to lift the watering restriction and replace it with a call to conserve water by 15%. this is the first time in three years that the county is out of drought. it's new territory. other bay area water agencies announced roll backs. contra costa water district board ended the 15% drought sure garage. a couple of weeks ago east bay announced it is easing water use restrictions, they made the 10% water conservation mandate voluntary instead. east bay mud ended the 8% drought

surcharge but some restrictions remain. ask about a ban on outdoor watering after rainfall. a whole foods store in san francisco is closed and the reason? they are afraid for their safety. the store opened a year ago at 8th and market. a lot of people were happy to see it come and now it's gone. they have dealt with frequent disturbances and decided to close down last night. they say it is to ensure the safety of their staff and they are keeping it this way until further notice. more than 64,000 square feet it was one of the biggest grocery stores and build as the whole foods flagship location in the city. >> the largest whole foods in the city. for that to close down, i think it's a sign that something needs to be done. i think it's a loss for this neighborhood. and a year ago

when they opened, it was promising and hopeful that there would be change. >> supervisor matt dorsey who represents the mid market area shopped at the whole foods and he could see the situation getting worse and worse. >> it's heart-breaking to see it close. i will tell you, it's not that surprising and i'm really saddened about that. there is a lot of people that come into that store, who are acting out. who are active in their drug addictions and who are robbing the store blind. >> supervisor dorsey feels part of the problem is not enough police officers to go after crime and open drug dealing with mid market. the same message when he talked about violent crime in the district at 3:00. he is working on an initiative to get sfpd fully staffed. the long term goal is to have it done in the next five years. the mid market area is seeing a tech company exodus.

reddit announced they are moving out of the area. following behind uber and block which used to be square. they are all leaving. one organization that is not leaving san francisco is really a bunch of bridge builders in the community. swords to plow shares. they help support veterans. today they celebrated an investment from the federal government of nearly a million dollars. you can hear the clapping there. that money is helping them expand their evening for peophait nter. what during ait's to healthy meals and support groups and therapy programs. >> this is mental health kind of, right? you build a community, make it super welcoming, structure it in a way and listen to who is here and build support. maybe you build trust, folks let their guard down and you work with them. >> veterans community center offers job training and housing

programs. if you are a veteran that can use their heather at 1060 howard street. still ahead, more and more people are relying on food banks to fill the gaps. how cities and communities maybe stepping in and stepping up to help meet the growing need. a spectacle. we are watching this falcon family grow. they are doing it before our eyes. more to come with that, too. in terms of the forecast, we got rid of that impressive marine layer. we can see the bridge. it will cool down and get windy.

you know, it's not something that everybody likes to talk about but so many of you out there, we know this because we hear from you. you are struggling to figure out where the next meal is coming from. first the pandemic, then lay off, then inflation and demand for food assistance is driven up. second harvest food bank tells us they serve 460,000 every month. as len may require rest reports how they fight hunger. >> reporter: food agencies say the needs are starting to peak

again and a new normal maybe settling in that requires a rethinking of buon system. she stay-at-home mom and must care for her children including autistic son. they don't earn enough to pay the rent and provide enough food for the family. she turns to food banks twice a month. >> the pandemic marked a very clear before and after period inur families. the need has gone up since the pandemic. and for that reason, it's important to have these services that support our families. >> reporter: she is part of the growing need for food assistance. >> after we had a dip of about 18 months ago, due to inflation, as soon as inflation hit, we started to see the numbers rise again. we are serving almost as with him as we were ser tiger ser having

at the height of the pandemic. >> reporter: cindy chaff vees says the greater and longer lasting needs call for improved distribution model including more assistance from cities and counties. the board of supervisors approved giving second harvest a $1.2 million grant from the american rescue plan. >> there is an opportunity for all of us to step up our game. not just writing checks but how we are making sure that we are not wasting food and doing a better job of sharing it. >> reporter: future plans could include policy and land use changes to allow for more local farming of food that will stay right here in our own communities. she says she longs for the days when she will no longer need food assistance for her family but is grateful it's here when she needs it.

>> one factor is cal fresh. they are ending the pandemic emergency benefits at the end of last month. a lot of families were getting an extra $95 a month. let's take you to u.c. berkeley. the first falcon chick has hatched across the campanile tower. the hungry baseball there. the first of annie and lou's chicks emerged at 3:19 yesterday afternoon. there are three more eggs in the nest that could hatch any moment now. all the eggs typically hatch within 48 hours. welcome into the world. first alert weather now. darren peck is here talking about the return of the wind. the mom gives birthright when we are on the air. >> how about that. well, we have 48 hours. i think there are three more waiting to go. it will be windy over the next few days. that is the one thing that will stand out more than anything else. we lost what was

the real show yesterday. we did have the marin layer this morning. foggy. today it's different. a few clouds and those will disappear as we watch the last three hours in the time lapse. the city down to san jose. let's get specific. san jose, those are your numbers. 66 degrees. we got a breeze at 20 miles per hour. that is already stronger than it was a few hours ago. it's not like it's terribly windy but the camera is shaking around and this is in line with the timing for how the winds are supposed to pick up today and first of all, we are missing out on rain. probably no complaints about that. but there were a couple of systems that are trying to bring rain. if we look at the atmosphere and highlight the wind you can see how it's changing things. that is tomorrow. look at the streamline. directly from the north. the time is hidden in the corner. that is tomorrow at 12:45 in the afternoon then stronger later in the

afternoon. let's come closer and see what this means for the communities that we live in. in terms of the wind speeds for today, we are pretty much seeing the strongest winds now. by tomorrow afternoon, you have to increase it a bit. now we have gusts to the mid-40s. this is tomorrow at 2:00 in the afternoon. san jose you are at 20. by the time we get to tomorrow afternoon, you are in the same spot. stronger on the coast. that's where this will be felt the most. no wind advisories for anywhere in the bay. but it will be strong enough on the coast that you want to start thinking ahead. if you have to be there or going there or if you live there. it's strong enough you could have debris flying around. that's the only issue here. we did get cooler. numbers in the mid-70s for daytime highs yesterday will be in the low 60s tomorrow and for today we are mid-to-upper 60s. we are in a cooling trend for sure. when you see the east bay valleys, they are in the mid-60s. heart of the bay,

mid-50s along the water. low 60s for everybody else. once you get into sonoma, napa, mid 60s and lake and mendocino county 60s. with the game at 6:45 it will be cooler than yesterday but less gray. we had quite the marine layer on that game yesterday and it should be less of an influence today. in the seven-day forecast, there is a small chance of a drop or two of rain by monday and tuesday. the odds are low at this point. that could become more of a developing story as we get farther into next week. if you look at the long range models, they want to start making it active again from a storm track perspective day 10. let's give that more time to play out. you can see it in the micro climates. inland east bay it will cool down from 70 on saturday back down into the mid-60s by tuesday with a drop

or two of rain possible by then. reed, back to you. nba play offs on saturday. if you take the short drive to see the warriors and the kings, pay big. it will be the most expensive play off game on record. the cheapest seats start at $459 and the most expensive upwards of 10 grand? that does not include tax and fees. it may be more wallet friendly to stay local. watch parties are happening outside the chase center. a chance to get to know your neighbor. big congratulations for hailey jones getting some applause. she was selected sixth in the wnba draft by the atlanta dream. in four seasons with the red kay analysis she was pac 12 player of the year and let stanford to the national championship where she was the final four's most outstanding player. it started

with coach sue phillips in san jose. still ahead, bart giving a voice to kids with autism. >> hey, everybody. i'm celebrating autism awareness. >> we love it when you ride your bike to bart instead of driving. >> exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the agencies special project. i am the cook in my house and i love cooking for my kids and i really love entertaining as well. but what i don't love, i don't love the prep. all the knives in my house are old and i am so excited because now my kalorik cobra knives just arrived. i love how they're ergonomically designed, that they're a high carbon stainless steel, but this is what i was looking forward to i think of when i make my pasta sauce, the carrots, the onions, the celery. it takes forever normally for me to cut through everything.

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today we are highlighting leadership at bart. the transit agency is making sure that voices of kids that are on the autism spectrum are heard. if you are on bart you may hear announcements like these. >> hey, everybody. we are celebrating autism awareness month. >> we love it when you ride your bike to bart instead of driving. >> stand clear of the closing

doors. >> this is to mark autism awareness month. despite the noise, children with autism are drawn to trains. we have an exclusive behind-the-scenes look. >> reporter: he loves learning about trains and his fascination with bart is clear. what you might not see is that he is also on the spectrum. >> there is a door and there is a door. >> reporter: for the first time bart is allowing kids with autism to help with a special project, recording announcements that play on the trains throughout april for autism awareness month. >> the fact that i will be on a bart train and i will be able to hear my voice. >> reporter: bart says over the years kids on the spring thrum have been the biggest fans and advocates. >> i'm cameron and i love

trains and bart. you can now bay for bart using your smartphone or your apple watch. how cool is that. >> reporter: over 30 kids and their families made their way to bart headquarters to learn about trains and take a trip on one. >> i feel embraced with companies, organizations, government organizations develop programs for our children to have events for our children because we are no longer pushed aside any more. we are welcomed. >> i love to ride public transportation, especially bart. >> reporter: he hopes to become a train operator and make adjustments in the future. >> please don't board the first car, any car that is too crowded. >> good job. the station announcements play every 30 minutes throughout the month of april. a welcome distraction for

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changing policies for pregnant aviators. that is tonight on the "cbs evening news." coming up at 5:00 a closer look into the closure of whole foods in san francisco mid market area. how it's part of a larger conversation about businesses and safety in that area. that story and more with liz cook and rocky mountain rocky mountain at 5:00. bay area -- with liz cook and ryan yamamoto. >> do you guys want to say hi. it is his birthday. >> do you need puppy love? >> why did you stop? >> i love animals. all kinds of animals. especially dogs. >> for the past nine years, they have been part of the wag brigade, a group of certified

therapy dogs. they take the stress out of getting on a plane and flying wheels up. they travel to schools, businesses and nonprofits. >> we work with other organizations to bring awareness to mental health and just the fact that it's a harsh world out there and we need to spread a lot of love. i feel fortunate to have this beautiful being in my life and i love that i get to share him. >> by the way, today is national therapy dog appreciation day. today is national pet day. whether you prefer dogs, cats, fish, reptiles or birds it's a day to pay extra attention to your animal companions or if you are considering a pet, maybe visit your local shelter. there are always animals ththe way, i put social media my jealous dog whose name is thursday. he is a nut. >> thursday. >> yeah, thursday on a tuesday.

"cbs evening news" is next on kpix. ♪ ♪ >> norah: tonight, the new body cam video in the louisville bank shooting, as we learn the gunmen legally purchased an ar-15-style rifle, less than a week before giving five of his victims. here are tonight's headlines. >> we need to get up there. >> norah: the new footage shows the moments louisville police responded to the mass shooting as a doctor who treated the victims pleads for policymakers to do something. >> i am weary. there is only so many times you can walk into a room and tell someone they're not coming home tomorrow. ♪ ♪ >> defense officials say t leaked pentagon documents pose a serious risk to national security. >> norah: the justice department has opened an