live from the bay area new station this is a kron 4 morning news. >> 4:00 a.m. a live look from our roof camera. let's find out what's in store weather wise. >> you might like the later part of the week better than the next couple of days. golden gate bridge free of fog again this morning. similar day today as yesterday. slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. we are warming as we head into the weekend. here's a look your

temperature's 55 san francisco, half mondahalf moon bay 57, loss 51, light showers in around sacramento, creeping closer to santa rosa. we do have a chance of showers by early morning. by 9:00 a.m. down in to san jose and the delta. the bulk will stay to the east of us. the afternoon chance for showers staying east of the bay. maybe some pop of showers throughout the day there's always possibility. here afternoon highs getting up to 73 santa rosa, napa 70, 64 san francisco, a few degrees warmer than yesterday. temperatures

around the bay upper 60s for oakland school around the coast at 66. 75 through livermore, 74 san jose. 7 day around the bay continues to show as cool temperatures for the next couple of days and then we warming up for your friday, saturday. back into the 80s by the weekend continuing to stay warm into next week. >> >> good morning not a whole lot going on on the roadways yet. here's a quick bridge check very few cars headed westbound towards the city right now no backups that any approaches. a good drive time. san mateo bridge looking good tail lights and the commute direction c,gv)+pvzsé÷hz46>r4se8mhppr,jsú across the span. still quiet atú

the golden gate bridge just a few cars for your south bound ride. and not calling it a hot spot yet but i want to bring attention to an accident westbound 580 left lane blocks tutu hit and run accident. >> clean-up continues after the gas line explosion people living in the neighborhood are getting more bad news. they are learning they won't receive as much help from the government as they had hoped. john semblable explains. >> san bruno mayors says he doesn't get it a letter to governor arnold schwarzenegger sing fema will not be shipping money to help pay for the aftermath of the fire explosion in san bruno. the mayor says that does not make sense. >> we were denied based on review of all the information. it puzzles me.

>> speaking after the meeting the mayor says he is disappointed federal regulators think state and local money should be enough to cover their cost. he found fee must be one page rejection letter insulting. >> there's for serious people still burned in the hospital. bothers me. it is a monetary thing on one level and on another level it's emotional. >> pg&e is pledged of money will be enough the mayor has doubts. >> we are trying to get the sites cleaned and get housing. all the physical things we have to do so we're not sure at this point the money issues and how well a fact. with either >> don't know of that hundred million will coverage? >> i don't know and i don't see

anybody else does. >> governor arnold is ñthe mayor assured e this city is on solid financial ground. >> sent brokers said there had of schedule workers are on firm on drive finishing up on home there. out of 35 homes destroyed only 12 still need to be demolished. crews said they should've done by next monday a week ahead of schedule. >> the sooner we are off property the sooner this can become a neighborhood. some of the property owners have met with their contractors on the site. they have had their architects out. they are starting the proper planning process as we speak. >> there is a sign on each property showing what's been

completed so far. they will collect a break and test soil before owners are allowed to rebuild. a second lawsuit has been filed saying pg&e is negligent led to the blast. the suit from a man who suffered injuries in the explosion is seeking class-action status. it is similar to the first one filed several weeks ago. in other news new details about a story kron 4 broke lost week. several playgrounds and novato closed after six children were injured. less than a meeting was held about what to do about the playgrounds. maureen kelly was there. >> the school board is going ahead and make changes to a new playground equipment after six kids suffered broken bones. these senses will stay up until changes are made. the taller structures will be lowered kids will be allowed to play here

again once they their teachers and a playground monitors get more trainingve on how the new equipment should be used. maureen kelly kron 4 >> news. oaths' our reward for information leading to the suspect to shot a six year-old girl in oakland. investigators are grown frustrated with the lack of information from the neighborhood. >> if hurt at first when my mom wants me up. >> 6 year-old leslie ramirez is recovering from a gunshot wound she received the we could go after somebody opened fire in his bedroom. officer says all pd is concerned immigrants might not come forward with information fearing they

might be deported. >> the place determine is not interested didn't resident status. at all during any please contact. we need to get the public behind us on this case. anyone who has any tips on this the case it could be the smallest jet but it could crack the case open. >> please come forward help police find whoever did this to my daughter. >> crime stoppers are offering $10,000 informational leading to rest in this case. >> 408 we will be back with more moment. a shot of james lick freeway we have traffic moving well at of san francisco. we will be right back.

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lot like yesterday. upper 60s around the bay, a chance of showers still with us, temperatures stay cool thursday, friday warming napa for the weekendit up for the weekend. ck all markets u.s. stock futures on the rise this morning after yesterday's surge pushed it almost 200 points to the good side. cost goes net income jumped as shoppers shop for deals. ya who will be buying dapper. general motors is adding the compact car to a dispute luxury brand. it will go on sale beginning of 2012. ford planning to eliminate at least 175 lincoln dealers as part of its effort to revive the luxury

brand. they will reduce 35% of its dealerships. the gold to make the company more profitable. we visited bay area dealers. >> i'm on van ness ave i spoke with several leading dealers. one dealer told me his sales have been solid all year long like this dealership in san francisco. >> cal train is on the verge of raising fares and cutting service. on thursday the board is expected to approve a 7% fare hike and eliminate for weekday trains. it will help plug the deficit. it would leave it with hourly service from 9:00 a.m. untils úán qiv% nr-írx//p-unwxí7xbíá:=:>v2?dzc,

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you remember the hot temperatures last week? they are definitely cooling down now it especially in the sierra where we saw early snow yesterday. flurries dusting. took some folks by surprise for good reason it has been warm until now. this is a mound bozo in the

heart of the sierra town. >> there is a chance we could actually continued to see snow throughout the week. really over higher elevations. here in the bay it will stay cool no snow in the bay. oakland temperatures 57 degrees by noon time jumping up to 65, a high today of 69. today 55 for san francisco cooler at santa rosa 50, mid to upper 50s, activity going on right now a low over central california could sweep into our area today. chance for showers in the picture. right now it is settled through the central valley to the east of santa rosa. by 9:00 a.m. slight chance of showers the best chance really through the delta up

places like fairfield stand the best chance of rain. even livermore valley as well. throughout the day showers will stay to the east of us. chance for showers in the pictures. your afternoon highs 69 richmond, 64 san francisco, '70s through the bay 664 half moon bay, inland getting into the mid-70s. 7 day around the bay shows cool temperatures continuing through the next few days. drying out thursday, friday. by the weekend it will be pleasant. clouds leaving the picture much more the way of sunshine. next week warm temperatures stay around. for 3:00 p.m. a look at traffic. >> your wednesday morning commute no hot spots yet smith conditions at the bay bridge toll plaza no problems there.

traffic getting along fine no problems of road work on the upper deck. maitre lights are off eight minutes from the foot of the maze and the fremont street san francisco. san mateo bridge no problems there a few taillights headed in the commute direction. bright lights eastbound into a board. drive time 12 minutes across the span. golden gate bridge traffic moving at the limit no problems here. crosstown traffic at the james like a few cars in camera shop but things moving quite well. 1018. james. >> kron 4 news has uncovered a second serious flaw with muni's club brigades. two weeks ago we showed you how wave of the hand

could open the gates. many fixed that problem but now kron 4 has discovered a new way to beat the system. kay thompson shows you how this law works, and they knew about the problem since before the gates were installed. >> this is the second flaw if you wanna go through this day you have to go into the neighboring day because there is a beam of light if it senses to bracket the gates will open. you have to be in the neighboring day. stick your hand over this back beam wave your hand, and then you walk through. >> we've known about it since we tested the gate. >> that's the same answer they gave after the first clutch. they went ahead and install the gates because the old gates were ineffective.

>> we are trying to respond as soon as possible. >> you knew about the first issue, you know about the second issue, is there any other issues. >> not that i'm aware of. >> they said they would try and have the problem fixed as soon as possible but they did not give a time line. >> the clipper card system seems to be confusing to a number of passengers we sent stanley roberts overand over too many. >> i've had it for two days after the second day it says it is out of money on the buses. >> was actually out of money? >> all my god. >> and other writers seems to be frustrated as well. >> i will just walk.

>> many who shop with coins and up frustrated. but this lady was bothered for different reasons. >> if you wanna get one for use or senior you have to apply for it. my kids downloaded from the computer 0 and go to the van ness one-handed and personally. and then you get the card and all the money on it. >> which is not done yet. >> right now i by extras so i don't have to pay $5 after november. >> is still frustrating many writers but according to agents is not as bad. the problem will be the card readers on the buses. >> it was better paying cash or c,gv)+pvzsé÷hz46>r4se8mhppr,jsú c,gv)+pvzsé÷hz46>r4se8mhppr,jsú the continuing controversy overú republican meg whitman and her

former housekeeper. the housekeeper and her attorney were back in front of reporters yesterday. then clurman shows us what they had to say. >> third time whitmans' former housekeeper niki and her attorney says that before reporters. this time the two accused men and women of line when she said nicky was part of her family. and lying when she said nicky was being manipulated. >> i make my own decisions. i am not anybody's pocket. i spoke out because i want people to know who made what men really has. it's not fair we work hard and thethen get thrown away like garbage. meg whitman don't sell as part of your family because you never treated me like i was.

>> this winter desperate to save her campaign has, hounded her mystery man of 90 by lying ms. whitman and nikki never had a relationship that ms. whitman claims they had. nicky was there to take out the trash. make the bed, clean the toilets, do whatever needed to be done. >> make whitman spokesperson said it's time to pack up the circuits and leave town. voters deserve to hear solutions not smears. >> we spoke with an analyst about the recent allegation made by the housekeeper. will this affect the latino vote?

>> it will affect latino voters and independent voters look at her. i don't think it will turn the election. i think it did get her off stride. she has to get this back in an area where she is in strong ground. part of her staying power. she that she is a corporate ceo that is out of touch with california. i think because it fits that mold it will be with us for a while. >> he said those on the fence those may affect but die-hard democrats and die hard republicans already know what they're voting for. we will be back with more of a couple of minutes from now. a live look outside a check on our roof camera. clearance in francisco

right now but it is chilly as you head out the door. we will be right back.

we are back for 24 a quick bridge check. westbound 80 approaching the toll plaza. traffic moving well the problems across the span. this san mateo bridge showing u.s. move commute headed from a word of foster city. westbound 92 traffic no

issues. the golden gate bridge clear shot here of this band traffic moving well. no problems through marin county and down into san francisco. the giants were back at work at the ballpark will the 25 man what roster has not been set yet. we don't know tim will be starter. matt came will follow. and jonathan sanchez will face game 3. the giants know this will come down to pitching. >> a very tough picture over the years. they tried to get you to swing at their pictures. >> they have good guys that are good players coming off the bench. you hear the comparisons and we are similar teams and

their strength will be their pitching as rss. at the same time they have a deep bench. >> the mayor says he is thrilled the giants are in the playoffs. >> as the guy who couldn't through the first pitch over the plate. this is a guy who not only loves baseball. new the end of my term as mayor to have a chance to watch my home team and my home town heroes is as good as it gets. >> tickets are sold out not just a first-round those sold out within half hour period yesterday the second round tickets sold out just as quickly. they went on sale at

3:00 p.m. and were sold out half-hour later. at 4:26 a.m. * for break. a shot through albany headlights westbound through albany towards berkeley. nr-írx//p-unwxí7xbíá:=:>v2?dzc,.

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francisco. not much in the way of fog but we will see a chance of rain. 55 is san francisco your high today 64 soak elsewhere temperatures this morning the upper 50s oakland, concord, here's where we are seeing activity to the north of us thosover central california. keeping a slight chance of rain in the picture for us. by 9:00 a.m. the best chance for rain today is really for fairfield, some raindrops in livermore and the south bay as well. france as a day goes on the timehere is a lr

afternoon high spirits 73 santa rosa, 70 nev., 64 san francisco, richmond 69, oakland saying 69. mid-70s down into the warmer spots in the south bay and the livermore valley. 7 day around the bay continues to show a similar temperatures for the next few days. we will get a chance of rain out of there by tomorrow. drive for thursday, friday and by the weekend we will warm up nicely. finally getting into the 80s in some of those warmer inland locations. '70s around the bay and '60s for the coast. tuesday of next week beach weather. summer is coming back on your tuesday.

>> waking up to a trouble free commune no problems on the roadways. you can see we are in a clear the bay bridge toll plaza. a few more cars than was off five minutes ago but easy conditions for you westbound ride. drive times across this band.san mateo bridge no probles here you can see those taillights headed in the commute direction towards foster city. no back up at the toll plaza clocking in 12 minutes across the span. golden gate bridge nice quiet ride no problems for your southbound trip novato into the city limits 22 minutes right now. wrapping up with the shot of millbrae traffic moving well in both directions no problems there. public transit bart,

muni, ac transit running on time. ace train #1 is five minutes behind schedule making its way toward san jose. >> developing story cleanup continues in this san bruno neighborhood affected by the gas line explosion. people living there getting more bad news they learned from city leaders they will not receive as much help from the federal government as they had hoped. >> here in san bruno the city council held a special meeting near see it city hall. one item on the agenda this letter set for federal regulators in san bruno would not be eligible to receive federal money to help them get over the disaster. the governor should have enough money in the state budget to take care of it and pg&e should pick up the rest. the mayor says that does not make sense is

as nobody knows how much this will cost to clean. and the federal government should be standing by ready to chip been in case. the governor said he will appeal the decision. >> cars in san bruno say they are ahead of schedule in the cleanup process. christine connelly takes a closer look. >> inside the fire zone your single lot more of this empty lots. signs that shows the testing and removal of debris is complete. as you look around you can see they have yellow flags like this one that shows they have done soil samples making sure no toxins are left in the dirt. out of 35 homes destroyed only 12 properties are left. you can see the remains of a chimney here. they're taking around 500 t of debris each day. as they do the work air quality monitoring

stations are set up making sure neurotoxins are flying into the air. similar machines through the neighborhood and health department says no toxins has been distracted so far. it will be complete by monday a week ahead of schedule. kron 4 news. >> there is a second lawsuit that alleges negligence led to the blast that killed eight people. that suit was filed by a man who suffered injuries in the explosion. this lawsuit is similar to the first one several weeks ago was filed. new details on a story kron 4 brokers last week. several playgrounds closed due to children's injuries. meeting was held last night to find out what to do about the playgrounds. >> somebody called kron news and showed up. and then we close

the playgrounds structures. i think that's reactive not proactive. >> parents came to the meeting to find out what schools plan to do. here you concede the playground crawling with children last wednesday. that morning kron 4 ask questions about possible problems with the equipment and that afternoon the superintendent ordered all the playground shut down. bush prenup take and then putting up fences. they found the structures were installed correctly and meet safety standards. the district is going to make changes recommended by the manufacturer. >> the is dollars at the mud this the highest level because that's what they typically do. >> teller equipment like these monkey bars will be lowered

by a foot. this dinner will be fixed in place. another piece of equipment called the collider will be removed. senses will stayed up until that is done. >> we will do the manufacturers training and the insurance training, and our own training to assure safety. >> the manufacturer just gave them the proper instructions. >> they did not give us the training manual until two days ago. >> sir enough for jim bruck sun broke his arm two weeks ago whishes they had taken the steps of before opening the playground first time. >> i just a porting in the right steps down nobody else gets hurt. >> a man who robbed banks earlier this year holding at people at knifepoint are ois ons way to prison. he has to pay

restitution as well. these photos were taken from two of those robberies. it was responsible from robbing the city bank and the wells fargo as well as the east west bank, and city met national bank. we will take a break at 436 allied looks as we go and check gone awry in albany. 80 headed west bound. things are moving well before the 580 march. we will be right back with forecast whether and much more.

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for tomorrow we warming up friday and temperatures warm back up into the '80s on saturday and sunday. . the golden gate bridge as you make your way into san francisco there is a slight chance of a sprinkle or to throughout the day today. other than that not bad today. third an update on decision 2010. kron 4 is committed to help you make a decision we will talk to candidates and cover propositions. gregg takes a look at prop. 21. >> how you pay to get into state c@&c+ it would raise the fee to licensure vehicle by $18. it would raise money to keep parks

open and maintained. cars registered would no longer have to pay at the gate before getting and you have free access all year long to all the dates. the state has a backlog of $1.3 billion in repair cost budget shortfalls meant parks were on the verge of shutting down before last-minute funding was found. opponents say should be of the legislature to raise the fees not put it on the shoulders of the voters. >> 7 cisco supervisors fell one vote short of overturning of the bill on the proposed fees on it would of proposed of the with revenue going towards city of alcohol-related health care cost. it would help pay for the alcohol prevention and treatment programs is cities

provide. they're considering encouraging salons that use chemical fresnel polish. so on separatism paseek testimony from advocates and some workers who attributed chemicals in nail polish to health problems. the blue angels lead did earlier this week at s f o preparations are underway for the biggest leap weaken 20 years. just bush shows you what's happening until july this year will be >> bigger> five ships will be coming to san francisco for fleet week this year which is more than a decade. thousands of sailors and marines as well. some of them are already here you could see these guys were walking on the embarcadero in their uniforms. more evidence of the arrival was in the air. navy patrol train was checking things

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the word on whether now. >> dry right now from our shot of albany and clear as well. free of fog outside. temperatures will cool off for ever so slightly from yesterday. yesterday wasn't too bad but we will cool off a bit. and we will have a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms today. warming up nicely through the weekend. 55 for san francisco, 50 as an

rosa, 51 napa, 56 in three san jose. storm tracker 4-show moisture really to the northeast of us you can see showers close to santa rosa but more to the central valley. slight chance of showers in the picture for today by 9:00 a.m. few raindrops making their way to san jose really light green however. fairfield stands one of the best chances to get rain today because it's further to the east. that's where most of the rain is expected to stay today. we are keeping the chance of rain in the forecast. afternoon highs today. 70 novato, 64 san francisco, around the bay temperatures for the most part upper 60s low '70's keeping and at 66 1/2 monday, south bay warm

as 75 degrees sunday round of a drying out as we head toward the end of the workweek and the weekend. the weekend will be pleasant back into the 80s and some of the warmer inland spots, mid to upper seventies by the bay, 60s by the coast. for 45 let's look your commute. >> no hot spots or delays for you. quick bridge check you can see all is well of the bay bridge toll plaza traffic moving well from all approaches. keeping drive times eight minutes from the foot of the maze into fremont street san francisco check gone right through san mateo no problems in either direction across the span traffic flowing freely on the left and right side of your screen and no back up at the toll plaza. quiet at the golden gate bridge and a few cars on

your southbound trip. novato into san francisco 22 minutes. over to these bay on 580 is an even minute trip.eight minute tt affected in san jose by the wind. the taillights are building a good driving conditions 12 minutes from downtown san jose toward santa clara. >>v7 know the identity of the man who >>v7 know the identity of the man who wá÷oé7élcmotorcyclec÷ c,gv)+pvzsé÷hz46>r4se8mhpno ca

year veteran is hospitalized in stable condition. suffering from multiple broken bones and contusions. having evaded it day long search yesterday. ds remains at large. police said they rain continued to search for him even though he is from los angeles and they have already fled the area. they don't know if he's armed but based on his action he needs to

be considered dangerous. >> new details on a story brought you yesterday and amber alert issued after girl was kidnapped monday night. the suspect. gregorio gonzalez is in jail this morning he kidnapped the girl and sexually assaulted her before her skate. >> the child was found 11 hours after she disappeared outside her home in fresno. the girl's mother spoke through an interpreter. >> i would like to thank everybody >> who helped >> this could of been worse and we are so grateful and thankful. >> thanks to a greagood samarits day year-old girl and managed to escape. she had been sexually assaulted in a wooded area. >> it was that that area of

sexual assault occurred. i will not go into details. >> the little girls whose name is withheld is described as frightened and traumatized. gregorio gonzalez is a member of the ball dog street gang. >> he will be charged with a number of charges he will face. >> minutes before the abduction of man exposing himself to young girls not far from the victim's home. >> the chief said it was the highlight to see the girl reunited with her parents. the girl's mother spoke through a translator and thinks police and talk about our time the night of the auction. >> it was thea long night. she is happy she is home.

>> police police chief says he they beat the odds because in most cases those children are not found alive. >> kindergartners in san francisco took their first jobs for the college education yesterday's here as the mayor helped launch the first universal children's savings account in the country. we will talk about how this works for the kids and parents. >> you are 5? your all five? but why you guys look like you're 16? >> mayor joe before talking about the kindergarten to college program he has been working on for years. each child had a savings account with 50 or hundred dollars of seed money. several foundations and

businesses will match funds to help families get a head start on college savings the mayor says even though it's many years in the future is never too far to put the higher education in the mines. >> don't under as the might the power of a mine at a stretch. if you can't think it or see it you cannot be it. but if you didn't think it and talk about things its manifest. >> one of three children in san francisco are born into families with no savings or assets of any kind. this will help parents saving by simplifying the process. >> san francisco supervisors have agreed to a proposal to host the america cup sailing race. sam francisco competing with spain and italy to host.

the city's proposal includes long needed repairs to appears along the bay waterfront. we will see if it when it. for 50 2:00 a.m. back with more in a moment. a live look outside a look from our roof camera as we say good bye for now but we will be back in two seconds.

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one hour, for putting in a $1.50. >> it seems not all parking meters in oakland are created equal. i'm not talking about the new electronic meters like this. i am talking about the old fashioned, drop a coin in street meters, found all around the city of oakland. >> you are assuming this is a trustworthy meter. >> most meters have label inside like this to show you the amount of time you get. this one reads, $2 for one hour. that amounts to seven and half minutes per quarter. meters are one way cities collect revenue. however i found meters in oakland that are all over the place when it comes to how much time you get for your money. for example, meter number 520, on 19th street, near the fox theater, post the rate of $1.25 an hour. not $2 per hour. but when you put in $1.25 you only get 37 minutes. that is seven and a half minutes per quarter. this meter next to it no. 518 reads $1.50 per hour. put in one quarter. you get 12 minutes. which means the meter is still set at the old rate. next to that another meter that

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just before 5:00 a.m. top stories state senate will consider legislation to provide disaster relief for san bruno. what the mayor is saying about the decline in federal funding. fremont police three days the identity of suspected of driving into a police officer and more they think he is now. stock futures up this morning after yesterday's surge we will have a look at markets. all the stores in a moment but first forecast. a live look at the bay bridge approach as we look at cooler temperatures this morning and a slight chance of a sprinkle in the north bay. >> the best chance really right for the deltas of places for there to the east will see the

good chance of showers and thunderstorms appeared clear shot of downtown san francisco james lick this morning. 55 degrees by noontime 62 year high today of 64. cooler them lower yesterday everybody will have a bit of a cool down today. back to the upper 50s by 5:08 p.m. current temperatures 57 rosa, oakland 57, hayward 57 as well. a closer look at showers to the north of us could move in three santa rosa as we head through the morning. we could see showers down into the south bay as well. by 9:00 a.m. rain drops through san jose fairfield and act up. if we do get any rain it will stay to the east of us. we could see at pop-up shore through the day today. here afternoon highs getting to 73

santa rosa, napa 75, concord 6475, san francisco 64. 7 day around the bay dry sense for the next few days by the weekend a warm-up. temperature into the mid to upper 80s by the weekend and next week. the coast will stay into the '60s. 5 02 let's get a look at the commute. >> a new hot spot we just heard about northbound 101 at woodside in redwood city. a major accident yoli is currently driving to the scene right now. our bridge looking good right now no problems at the bay bridge toll plaza for your westbound ride. good for mall

approach is right now so good drive time of 8 minutes from the foot of the maze into fremont street san francisco coming down from 13 this bridge clocking in at 19 minutes. san mateo bridge of no problems across the span. traffic getting by just fine with no back up at the top plows up. the golden gate bridge nice easy ride. a few cars and side of camera shot. novato into the city limits 22 minutes. highway 37 on 580 is 8 minute trip. >> more help could be on the way for san bruno. two committees will consider legislation to provide relief for residents affected by the gas line explosion and fire. the bill would continue to allow $7,000 property-tax exemption. the

legislation let's tax payer deducts income losses as a result of the explosion additional assistance would be applied to the city of san bruno and local schools. city latish leaders are wondering why the federal government will not give more money to help pay for the clean up their recovery efforts. the mayor says he is disappointed about that. he says fee must one-page reaction letter is a bit insulting. >> i've been to funerals for seven of the victims. there are four people still on the hospital. it will be sufficient to meet requirements it bothers me. it's a monetary thing on one level but on the other level of emotional. >> governor schwarzenegger will

appeal. the disaster so far has cost an estimated $50 million in damage. crews are ahead of schedule and the cleanup effort their on fairmont drive finishing a home there. out of the 35 homes that were destroyed only 12 still need to be demolished. the crews said they could be done by monday which would be a full week ahead of schedule. >> the sooner we are off the property this in a this can be neighborhood. some of the property owners have met with other contractors on site. had architects " they are starting measurements and the planning process as we speak. >> each property they have boards that shows the progress being done aside from collecting debris their testing soil to make sure it has no dangerous toxins. fremont police has

released its identity of the man in in the attempted murder of an officer monday. we have a photograph of alexander diaz a parolee from last angeles. he sold a band monday and intentionally rammed it into a motorcycle officer pinning him underneath wedge against a light pole. this is video of it here. they think he may have headed towards southern california they don't know of his is armed but he is considered dangerous. meanwhile a 10 year veteran of the force remains stable in the hospital. market headlines before move toward stock futures on the rise this morning after yesterday's surge which pushed the dow up 200 points. cause coze net income jumped 16%. yah hoo confirms it is buying dapper

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in chile mark the two month anniversary rescue teams are getting ready for their first attempt to rescuing those miners as soon as friday. they're using helicopters and trucks to get the miners out. they have been preparing to be released. they are shifting rubble that is falling in because of the drilling. >> we are tracking the hot spot no. l 101 at woodside road the three left lanes blocked. a sig alert has been issued.

tracking to new hot spots northbound 101 at woodside pull apart. the three left lane shot

down hard traffic getting by on the to right-hand lanes. yoli is headed to the scene. new hot spot this the amount 880 the right lane block due to the big grid vs. car. no back up the at chp just arrived. very of bridges look good no problems at the bay bridge toll plaza no back up here definitely no hot spot. traffic moving walls from all approaches. those matter lights remain off. san mateo bridge traffic building towards foster city no problems at the toll plaza. headlights making their way eastbound still toiles minutes across the span.12 minur south bound ride and a bottle

into san francisco 22 minute trip. 5:15 a.m. check gone forecast with lisa. >> it is clear and cool of their temperatures will cool off more than yesterday as we head into the afternoon. we do have a chance of showers in the picture for this morning. san jose brings us temperatures of 57, by noontime 71 year high today 74. a few degrees cooler than yesterday. mid-60s by 8:00 p.m.. current temperatures renounce their francisco 55, oakland 58, here's where the activity is will have a closer look to the showers creeping through the north bay. we could get some sprinkles this morning right around san rosa. as we head through the morning chance does stand for showers right for the

delta. fairfield could get some raindrops and the south bay as well. future cast 4 shows most of the activity continuing to stay to the east of us. we could stay dry but be prepared for may be isolated showers. 73 santa rosa, napa about the same, 74 votes bail, south bay mid-70s los gatos, 72 hayward, 66 half moon bay. 7 day around the bay it is the last day of a chance of showers in the picture by thursday, friday we should dryout. by the weekend we will warm up. have been more sunshine temperatures getting to 86. in some warm inland spots upper 70's around the bay upper 60s for the coast. time right now 517. >> on to decision 2010 news the

campaigns for and against ballot measures that would legalize marijuana has not raised a lot of money. supporters have raised 2.1 million, 1.3 million went towards the signature drive. opponents have raised 210,000. much of it some from law enforcement. yes on 19 has 67,000 left, the no side has 54,000. assemblymen is planning for the passage of prop. 19. our regulatory system for marijuana sales he will hold a press conference today discussing his legislation today 10 cities in california are preparing for the passage of prop. 19. how you pay

could be changed to get into a state parks particularly of prop. 21 passes it would give you a $80 hike in car licensing for a feast. and would keep state parks open and maintained. cars registered in the state no longer have to pay at the gate. they just look your plate and wave you in. the state has a backlog of $1.3 billion in maintenance and repair cards. budget shortfalls meant parks were on the verge of shutting down that was before the legislation found last month of funding. proper defenders that it will keep our resource open, >> make women has spent more than $140 million on her campaign for governor--mague ang

womewith will re brown has a roster of volunteer workers has always than 321,000. campaign manager earns $15,000 a month. controversy about her undocumented housekeeper continues to follow maguey man. nicky was back in front of reporters yesterday. they are both use the nominee of lying about the status with the whitman family. >> i make my own decisions. i am not anyone's puppet. i spoke out because i want people to know

who make women it really has appeared it is not fair that we work hard and they get thrown away. like garbage. make women don't say i was part of your family. because you never treated me like i was. >> make women desperate to save her campaign has compound it her mystery man of the key by lying about their relationship. where was she when she gave birth to her child. a visit to the hospital? a card? a phone call? it would've been nice but ms. whitman did none of these. they never had the relationship that ms. whitman claimed they had. nicky was there to take out the trash, make beds, clean toilets and do whatever else needed to be done. >> make whitman spokesman says

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welcome back to kron 4 morning news starting to sit back up for redwood city hot spot three lane shut down that wouldat woodside road. traffic backed up all the way to marshal. an up day coming up. >> new details kron 4 has uncovered a second serious flaw in the clipper card gate spirit two weeks ago we showed you how with the wave of candidates

would open and allow u.n.allow u in. muni knew about this lobby for it was installed. >> here is how the second flaw works. if you want to go through this day you have to go into the neighboring day because you have there is a beam of light here. if the beam of light senses you broke it you can't open it. you said your hand over this back been a wave your hand and a walk-through. >> we knew about it since testing to date in july. >> that's the same answer of we were given after the first glitch was discovered. it went ahead and install the gates because the old gates were outdated. >> we will have bombs in the

road and we respond as soon as possible. >> you know about the first issue and the second issue are there other issues? >> not that i'm aware of. >> muni says it will fix the issue as soon as possible but and there's no time line. san francisco kron 4 news. >> 5:27 a.m. back with more in just a moment from now. a live look out of marin county across the golden gate bridge traffic so far looking good.

we have a hot spot on the traffic front erica's following it. >> at woodside road a major hot spot chp has shut down the three left lanes acicular has been issued. only traffic in the to

right-hand lanes right now. the back up reaches marsh road. they don't know when they will be reopened. the bridge is looking good no problems at the bay bridge toll plaza traffic building here but no problems for your westbound ride. mitterrand lights are offering now keeping drive times for you nine minutes from the foot of the mason to fremont street san francisco. san mateo bridge looking good now. traffic building but no problems in either direction. no back up at the toll plaza. 13 minutes across this band.wristbands. noo several cisco 23 minute trip 37 into san francisco a quick trip. james lelet looking

good. if you are headed east bound to the lower deck of the bay bridge is the problem free commune right now. 5:30 a.m. a check gone forecast. >> downtown and right now we see clear and dry conditions. we are getting sprinkles to the north of downtown san francisco. cooler than yesterday and warming as we head into the weekend. dealing with some system to the north north oa bue will take a closer look through clearly getting significant showers to the north of that

scene heavy downpours even thunderstorms. starting to get rain making its way toward center rosa. we should pick up some sprinkles in santa rosa. we have assault rate over half moon bay this morning. we will keep chance of showers throughout the day. 55 in san francisco, 58 fairfield, south bay mid to upper 50s. this afternoon 73 said rosa, 64 for san francisco, richmond 69 degrees. south 73 for redwood city, 72 mountain view, about 74 for san jose. 7 day around bay. chance of rain atis out of the

picture. by the weekend temperatures will rebound nicely getting into the 80s by next tuesday it will almost be like a summer day. a bradys in london, is around the bay, '70s for the coast. >> 5:32 a.m. more help could be on the way for san bruno to committees today will consider legislation to provide disaster relief. the bill would continue to allow $7,000 property tax exemption that would of qualified had there, not been damaged and destroyed. they can also deduct in come losses. this a second lawsuit has been filed as well it alleges pg&e is negligence led to the blast. the

suit from a man who suffered injuries in the explosion is seeking class-action status. it is similar to a first one that was filed several weeks ago. a story we first told about last week's several school playgrounds have been closed after six children were injured. last night at a meeting parents and administrators talk about what to do. the district has decided to lower the monkey bars by a foot even know it sounds it was installed correctly. they will remain closed until playgrounds have been fixed and there is more training on the equipment. san francisco supervisors fell one vote short of overturning the veto of of the and alcohol. it would of imposed a fee on wholesalers in the city with the revenue going towards recovering the city's

alcohol related health care and ambulance. also in the news east palo alto officers are left with few leads after two men robbed people in that east palo alto neighborhood. they made off with six general worst cash and personal property. tracy man accused of molesting an underage girl and her friend is facing charges. 45 year-old was arrested two weeks ago after being served about warned. it came after months of investigation into allegations by 16 year-old girl in april that he sexually assaulted her when she was 7 years old. detectives found he allegedly sexually assaulted her friend was 9 at the time. he will plead

in october 12th. man who robbed banks earlier this year holding of people and ask knifepoint is on his way to prison for 15 years. that was a sentence handed down yesterday the judge or issued he pay restitution. these are photos of the two robberies. there were others as well. he is responsible for robbing the citibank, wells fargo, east west bank, city national bank. we'll take a break be back with more news straight ahead. will go with a live look at of redwood city. emergency crews still on the scene traffic barely getting by we will get the latest on this from traffic desk in a by we will get the latest on this from traffic desk in a moment. serving on the board of goldman

by we will get the latest on this from traffic desk in a moment. sachs, whitman was caught reaping millions from insider stock deals. after ebay shareholders sued and a judge cited the obvious conflict of interest she was forced to pay the money back. what kind of person would be involved in deals a fellow republican congressman called corrupt? and in her last year at ebay, whitman paid herself $120 million right before the company laid off 10% of it's workers. we're choosing a governor, shouldn't character matter?

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redwood city this is a hot spot. today you more news faster we send yoli to the scene. this is the picture she is providing. >> even though all four cars are towed up right now getting pulled away they cannot open these lanes because of all the debris. you can see all the glass covering these lanes. it is still down to two lanes. there is a bit of a backup. they said as soon as the sweeper gets here they will open all lanes. >> refresh me how long will it take? do they have an estimate? >> that's the question there not sure how long it will take. as far as the cars that were

involved they are at least already on the tow truck ready to be hauled away. >> you can see there is still quite a bit of work to do before they open these lanes. we will follow this story from our traffic desk. 5:40 a.m. quick break and we will be right back.

ç 5:44 a.m. new for you pg&e has given in to pressure and is divulging where its gas transmission lines are buried. think that that information secret even after the gas line explosion. firefighters demanded they needed to know where the emergency shut off bells were located for pg&e to change its mind. >> this marker shows where one of the riskiest pipelines runs. the agency released its list a few weeks ago. this one is in

milpitas. pg&e did not want a share the information with anyone including firefighters because it considers that information part of common security. firefighters agreed so once they get it it will not be released to the public. they wanted to know where the sec shut off was because it took an hour and 45 minutes after the gas line exploded. firefighters say they can help out in an emergency. >> we are following a major hot spot out of redwood city rain now northbound 101 right at woodside road. it is shut down to traffic only the two right lanes remain open. emergency crews still are on seen right now. all cars have been told. no estimated time on reopening lanes for you. expect the back of to extend just pass marsh

road. the meter in lights are still off on the bay bridge. nine minutes from the foot of the maze toward san francisco. san mateo bridge good option rain now know whano problems. te commute direction no back up at the toll plaza. the golden gate bridges and is easy ride no problems on 1 01 south bound traffic getting along just fine not a lot of companies out there. novato towards the city limits 23 minutes right now. highway 37 to the east bay is a short a minute trip. south bay traffic you can see getting along fine in that southbound

direction headlights a bit more company in the commute direction. drive times 14 minutes from downtown san jose approaching said clara. 5:46 a.m. let's get a official word with erica. >> oakland temperatures in the '50s. the afternoon we will not escape the '60s. '70s by 8:00 hour raindrops this morning to systems one to the north by someone to this out the bus wrapping around our area. we will see the chance of showers through the debris now however is in their northern that are getting some drops. downpours on clear lake area. santa rosa some really light showers along

101 this morning. along the peninsula we do have a cell of thing up around half moon bay area. will have a chance of showers throughout the day. current temperatures right now 54 san rafael, 55 san francisco, said rows of 49, san jose 57. your afternoon highs 73% rosa, this ain't your napa, 70 valley healthyour 7 day arous

as warmer temperatures through the weekend. check out tuesday lots of sunshine upper 80s inland. >> the giants are back at the ballpark yesterday will the 25 man roster has not been set yet for playoffs we note tim will start game 1 thursday 9. mack came will follow in game 2. jonathan is sanchez will face off tim hudson. the giants nose this series will come down to pitching. >> we are going to have to get it has not appeared they live below the knees and they try to get you to swing at their pictures. >> they have good pitchers and we have a lot of people could coming off the bench. they are

strength going to be i the mayor said her that he is thrilled to the giants got to make the playoffs. >> this is the sense of vindication. i love baseball io's drum to being a professional baseball player. as the end of my term and watch my hometown heroes in the playoff is about as good as it gets for me. >> giant tickets are sold the note. we are not just talking about around one they were sold out before the been clinched a playoff spot. yesterday the

second series sold out at thajus quickly. a lot of fans shelling out a lot of big bucks. a term sheet for their proposal to host the 2013 america's cup. their proposal is in line. we are competing with spain. we are hoping it will play in san francisco's favor. the race calls for repairs to play appears along thto some of the g the waterfront. kron 4 is yoli giving us this look at accident earlier blocking lanes here on 1 01 in redwood city the latest in

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welcome back to kron 4 morning news out of redwood city still hot spot. vehicles involved have been towed away the cleanup crews are on the scene. three left lanes are still blocked. you can see traffic getting by on the to right-hand lanes. we are hearing the lanes will reopen in just past 6:00 a.m.. >> according to oakland all parking meters cost you $2 per hour. but are you really getting what you pay for. kron 4 stanley roberts take a look at meters that might give you more bang for your box costing oakland much needed money. >>i have an hour. one hour, for

putting in a $1.50. hamas>> it seems not all parking meters in oakland are created equal. i'm not talking about the new electronic meters like this. i am talking about the old fashioned, drop a coin in street meters, found all around the city of oakland. >> you are assuming this is a trustworthy meter. >> most meters have label inside like this to show you the amount of time you get. this one reads, $2 for one hour. that amounts to seven and half minutes per quarter. meters are one way cities collect revenue. however i found meters in oakland that are all over the place when it comes to how much time you get for your money. for example, meter number 520, on 19th street, near the fox theater, post the rate of $1.25 an hour. not $2 per hour. but when you put in $1.25 you only get 37 minutes. that is seven and a half minutes per quarter. this meter next to it no. 518 reads $1.50 per hour. put in one quarter. you get 12 minutes. which means the meter is still set at the old rate.

next to that another meter that reads $1.25 per hour, not $2. put in the quarter. you get 10 minutes. in fact i have random stranger read two separate meters on the same block of telegraph. >> ok it says $1.25 per hour. >> and the meter right behind her car? >> it says $2 per hour. >> i found more than a dozen meters that had the wrong price listed, or charged the wrong amount, so before you feed the meter. read the labels. you might not be getting exactly what you paid for. >> i'm going to start counting how much money i put in this meter. >> and you wonder why the city is losing money. in oakland, stanley roberts, kron 4 news. >> we will be back in a moment. including the latest on the hot spot. this is in the redwood city multicar accident blocking

lanes. the latest from the traffic center in a moment.