pacific gas and electric company is under fire over the san bruno gas line explosion. they're accused of missing some key pieces of your information. expected to vote on governor brown's budget proposal will tell you what programs could get cut. >> james: rain is falling, it does and falling on my lawn. will have the latest coming out. >> erica: live look in san as say, no. garn warned 01 complete check on your commute coming up.

>> will: the aftermath of the massive earthquake and tsunami in japan, we're told the 180 emergency workers there were evacuated from the new killer plant are getting ready to return to work. they ordered the workers to leave because of dangerous levels of radiation. they're desperately trying to prevent a meltdown following three explosions and fire. helicopters are preparing to: down there are concerns that may not work. radiation levels have gone down. radiation levels where about 300 times the normal level. it can be and healthy if your proposed tariff for a long time. all little radiation was detected in tokyo. nuclear scientists

all over brooklyn close attention to its going on in japan that includes the uc- berkeley engineering department. >> reporter: funicular engineering department in addition to monitoring the new killer crisis in japan will also begin measuring radiation levels in the bay area. but there's still a trend the cool down japan's new killer reactors by this weekend with the great concern. >> will: people are trying to flee the country also fear escalates. here's video people in tokyo some airports have been testing passengers in japan for radiation levels. because the video cameras, cell

phones this is the most the or commanded natural disaster. --the most documented natural disaster. you can see people looking for shelter as the debris filled waves or purge sweeping across the area that our streets coming caraway cars, homes. officials say more than 3600 people died from the massive earthquake in smarmy. nearly 7900 people are still missing. its unofficial count is feared the more than 10 dozen people may have been killed from the disaster. as of now some four dirty low of 4000 people are homeless and living in shelters. japan's prime minister think to those helping. he also urged an effort to rescue. president barack obama is reviewing aid the u.s. is giving japan. the president

is meeting with u.s. agency for international development to discuss the disaster assistance. japanese stocks are rebounding the nikkei recovering nearly 6 percent, from a two day plunge. the nikkei ended up for under 89 points or 5.7%. it dropped 16% over the first two days this week. japan's central bank injected $43 billion into the financial markets. in the u.s. futures are slightly higher after a japanese stocks rebounded and closed down 138 to 11,000. the s&p fell 15 points the nasdaq shedding 34. stay with kron4 and www.kron4.com for continuing coverage on the japan quake. we will give you the latest.

if you are getting up there will probably be some more on the roadways. but it is a leftover from rain or the rain continued to come course york >> louisa: it will continue to come and lease for the beginning portions. will drive up by this afternoon. golden gate bridge, where we're expecting scattered showers and trying out the next bettering hamsters on friday baldie a much bigger storm. snow levels stop with that system. here's of look at the pacific, are dropping quite a bit of rain for california. here in the bay area storm tracker 4 for single lot of activity pretty much light rain or. seeing the majority of it falling in the north bay.

seeing some light amounts here we measured them at about 400 of an inch par. closed accumulation has been almost 2 in.. getting there and to less than a quarter of an inch. this is a north-says system it is dropping rain here in there. we have a system ride around san jose moving to the east. we also russell moving through livermore, ushered into the east had it is towards tracy this is still very light. hundreds of an inch per hour in terms of the rainfall rates. in terms of accumulations' just a little more than an inch. a little more than a half-inch as fallen in napa, oakland.

san francisco also sought better quarter inch over the last 24 hours. we will update the numbers through the morning. in terms of where we expect to the rain to go future cast four set for 9:00, me by noon the few more props here and there. as we head towards the afternoon things dry out. he will keep the chance of a scatter chart or two in the mix. we're low 50s upper 50s, low 60s this afternoon. 59 expected in san francisco, 63 concord, 66 san jose. here is a look at your 7 day around the bay. fairly dense devil do the remainder of the week or next chance of major rain coming friday. colder storm.

scudder charter activity throughout the weekend fairly wet for the future. character question >> reporter: no major accidents are hot spots to teddy above very quiet conditions bay area wide, the bay bridge this morning just a handful of cars was bounded to san francisco is meeting liked are off. no weight at the gate. not a lot of traffic in either direction across the span very few taillights making their way towards roster city. drive time just 13 minutes. golden gate, your ride that of the north bay southbound run 01 very quiet. no problems for your entire ride and that includes your ride of novato pass highway 37. >> will: the california public utilities commission

could decide today how to sanction pg&e in the wake of the san bruno explosion. among the options, requiring pacific gas and electric company to conduct expensive tests on its transmission lines, levying heavy fines was a possibility. california lawmakers are expected to vote today on gov. brown's proposal to close this $26.6 billion budget deficit. the governor's plan includes cutting 12 1/2 billion dollars in spending. to republicans are needed in the assembly and senate to reach the two-thirds vote required to pass a state on the june 12th. union representing state prison where reaching a tentative agreement today. they agreed to contribute more toward members to health-care

coverage, a retirement plan will increase from 8-10%. it will also press here red the department of corrections from switching to a 12 hour shifts. this comes five years after governor sorts near the imposed contract stripping the union of much of its parts. coming up, to will tell you the very latest approval ratings of president obama.

>> will: welcome back to the kron 4 news. in a run of luck at the golden gate bridge, if your getting out there's a chance you could see some showers are did. but it stops, you can see were the lot behind a little sly comic take it easy. current temperatures 52 degrees or high of 57. even those in the '50s it feels relatively warm. if you're wondering how safe

are those body imaging scanners at the airport that is the focus of a hearing on capitol. last week that he has a ordered retesting on all full body scanners. calculation hours, missing data and other disparities were shown. officials say the machines give rob the same amount of radiation as one would get from two minutes of air. president obama is approves our ratings have dropped to 50% , a new cnn opinion research poll shows president obama is losing ground with key voting groups. 44 percent of the public has more car for as. 46 percent of those polled said his views are too liberal for the country. 39 percent said they are right, a 12% single not

liberal enough. stock markets have had a rough go, the dow closed down 138, s&p falling 15 and the nasdaq shed 34 points. people and drove the stocks are rebounding. the benchmark nikkei index was ever more than 5% in of the baker japan injected $43 billion totaling two and $83 over the last three days. the reserve is app during its most optimistic views since the recession ended. they said the economic recovery is on firmer footing and the job market is improving. gas prices around the bay area, oakland $3.97, san jose $3.97, coming up we will get

a full look rather and traffic with james and erica. the very latest of japan. a live look at the toll plaza very late if you're going from the east bound into san francisco. will be rid back.

>> will: the sierra got hit with more snow, and that for the weather service issued a winter weather advisory through tonight. 1.5 ft. of new snow could accumulate in high elevations. ski conditions will be very good. for more on that and how much snow began let's send it over to james. >> james: of a lot of activity on storm tracker 4 or you can see carter bettering turning into snow. we do have some snowfall

we're expecting to-4 in. to fall today, maybe 5-10 above 7,000 ft.. chain requirements are in effect. erika will be up with more details on when you need to put those chains on. as we head towards the weekend's three-5 in. of snow today depending on your elevation , 50 percent chance of snow for thursday, heavy snow expected friday. snow levels about 6,400 ft. could fall to 3,000 ft. and by friday. let's take a better look addis storm tracker 4 your we will see where this note and the rain is falling. the sierra is getting it, most

could northern california as while. from the peninsula at into the apportions and the north bay san rafael is seen lot rain. it is late at the moment but it has been steady. we're seeing accumulations of possibly 2 in. in some spots. long view just a quarter of an inch in total. we are getting some rainfall on highway 17 at the summit. all of your heading over you will do some of the shores. highway- 4 is getting some light rain. nothing heavy. temperatures = 54 san francisco, 54 oakland, same offense san jose. mid-50s

just about everywhere. here is a look at your 7 day around the bay. tapering the rainouts they chance of is sprinkled samara mainly in the leader evening hours. that's all we have then the system coming in. much stronger, colder. the effects will last through the weekend. pull now, here is a look at the traffic. >> erica: hotspot free commute around no accidents to report. although law and some water on the roadways pretty good conditions. not too much traffic, conditions look great. will sponsor of these zero and the northbound direction in your taking the san mateo bridge westbound 92 is nice, light. uneasy right. golden gate bridge, 101 no cars within

camera shot struck some are just 22 minutes. if you're having a to the sierra we do have a chain requirements in effect. also highly 50. in highly eat. keep in mind we do have a wind advisory file 80. will? >> will: the aftermath of the massive earthquake in tsunami 180 emergency workers who were evacuated from then the killer power plant are heading back to work. --new juror--. >> reporter: after the japanese government declared a graduations and no fines on fire continued to burn in the no. 4 reactor the other buildings 1-3 have

been ravaged by fires and explosions after one blast blew the roof of the building that hold three after one there's fear that a release of dangerous radiation could be imminent. workers are calling reactors by drenching them with cold water from the pacific ocean the only source that have left. the 50 workers who stayed behind to stave off disaster were being evacuated a least temporarily. they joined the thousands of others. check for radiation and give an iodine tablets. jonathan bloom, kron4 news. >> will: we're told that the radiation levels have gone down this morning. people on the west coast are demanding iodine tablets which are opposed to protect the thyroid from radiation. they have reynaud, they're

trying to get more they're eating getting panicked calls from people hoping to get the pills. many experts say all of the demand may be overblown as the u.s. coast is an ocean away from the new killer plants. kate thompson took people's questions and concerns are the kind of dangers we may face here in the bay area. >> reporter: current as the regular experts and when the radiation could hit the curves. this is most likely will happen in a couple of days. incredibly sensitive sensors and most likely pick up small amounts. but even with small amounts should people be concerned restor? exps say no. but what if it's worse case course right to dangerous levels on japan to reach the bay area if the

power plant fails? experts say the threat is nearly nonexistent the distance for than five dozen miles is too great for dangerous levels to reach the bay. >> will: continuing our team coverage on the meltdown direct. --mill down threats. >> reporter: one of the most frequently asked questions as whether people should be taking potassium iodide, and how much we took those questions to the hut department. >> know. you should not. in california and in other parts of the united states there are stark spiral's better get in communities that are close to power plants. >> reporter: are there any

health concerns about people who were exposed to flying back from japan. >> no was like getting an x- ray, they would have personal exposure but they're not going to pass that reaction on to anyone else. the second issue is whether they got contamination on their clothes are on their body. anyone had any risk of contamination would be decontaminated in japan. >> will: each day brings a higher estimate of the damage from the tsunami. as large waves destroyed both, dogs, most of the harbor the damage figure is now estimated at more than $25 million. representatives turd the harbor seeing if federal funds might be available to us. >> it was very productively

spent several hours walking around the harbor, the docks, of about looking closely at the nature of some of the damage. we discovered even more damage than we listed. >> will: they spend room to contain any spilled oil. officials a, they see little environmental impact. new developments every hour from japan and the threat from nuclear contamination. status kron4 as we continue to follow the earthquake and what is going on with the reactors. we will be right back.

>> will: in world news japan's earthquake induce new cuban crisis has adopted your into action. officials agreed to conduct stress tests to determine if the new killer power plants across the continent could withstand earthquakes and other emergencies. strict standards will be going into motion in the next couple of months. he invited non nations to join the effort. military troops and security forces are moving against thousands of anti-government protesters occupying a

landmark square in bahrain. this after an emergency rule was imposed. the forces are using tear gas, armored vehicles to drive out hundreds of protestors witnesses say and least two protesters have been killed so far. secretary of state hillary clinton is touring terriers where the epicenter are the rally that. it was the vicarage in the egyptian people and their leaders to hold true to the ideals of reforms, but of the revolution. she will meet with egypt's army chief and prime minister hernan stop will be a teenager. nasa astronauts scott kelly lee did safely in has a stand after a five month stint on the space station. co-

starring kelly into it landed on schedule, kelly returns to earth as his twin brother mark, the husband of congresswoman gabrielle giffords prepares to take part in the endeavor showers final mission. --shows a final mission. tokay was gone to sleep in the kennedy space center in through a period--protein was a month in the kennedy center at the space center. a small amount was discovered in january in a secure part of the hangar that house discovery. coming up, the latest one-year weather, traffic. plus, we're following the situation in japan and what they're doing to avoid a meltdown. we will be road back. >> and record, for lawyers,

japan still is that of the woods. i will have the latest coming up.

>> will: 0180 emergency workers who were evacuated from the nature of our print. --the new killer power plant are getting ready to return back to work. --new knuclear power

plant. radiation levels have gone down so far this morning to assess of the plant radiation levels were about 300 times the normal which is not fatal but can be unhealthy in here exposed to and from a long period of time. low radiation was also detected in tokyo. in an extraordinary rare television appearance japan's emperor told citizens not to give up hope. in a televised address they say japan is going to its worst crisis since world war two. this is the first time in history and emperor has directly and appeared to his countrymen during a crisis. no looting in japan so far. it is feared the more than 10,000 people may

have. as of now 434,000 people are homeless, living in shelters. president barack obama is reviewing aid the u.s. is providing japan purities also meeting with u.s. officials to discuss disaster assistance. star managers to was there so there of potassium iodide one of the medications used for radiation sickness. this was the scene in the grocer's serious vein, you can see and do spots along shows where the protests and i've been critics used to be. workers say they will get more products later this week, there are other ways to get iodine. >> it gives you protection for a thyroid, anything with

potassium and iodine are selling really well. but anything " related is also selling the tizzy friend ed and intel. and did other kinds of sea weed even though it's a little more available. >> will: we posted a lealink to the center of control you can also see information on our website what it does to the body and a list of people who should not take it. that's 01 www.kron4.com. despite the concern of possible radiation reaching the u.s. government officials say they do and i expected to happen. as kron4 found out there are instruments and monitoring of radiation levels around the clock. so officials would know instantly if particles were alone here. >> their charter to judy in japan is where most of the estacio will stay. speak-e works for the air quality

management district says this instrument is said here to monitor radiation levels. he does not believe we will feel harmful effects of japan's explosions. >> for us to be affected you have to give very high, a carpentry ones, be brought over here. >> with more explosions daly there's still many questions with this machine is needed? >> without recourse some sort of sense that this material very high into the atmosphere. those with the epa tell me is been transferred to a lot in alabama to be analyzed. this instrument wouldn't identify it. >> i talk to those with the epa the refering to a group with the firm and definite chief to receive me to this press release saying they don't expect harmful levels

of radioactivity. >> will: wilson over to james to tell us how much rainfall we could be getting to date. >> louisa: it will be taken during of today, breaking down or we will expect a quick look at the weather today we are expecting it rain to be with us for the morning. not much beyond that. we are expecting more rain this morning throughout the day. very easy the wider via was allowed of the crowds headed our way we have more moisture in bound. today will not be the last day that we see rain. heavier rain, colder air coming down at of alaska.

dealing some rain in california. we will soon minute interview better idea. from similar to heroin to the north bay the latest reading on the rental rate was about 900 are an inch per hour. fairly decent rain coming down. sfo heavier rain, says bay, san is a not uncommon. *---7 and as a not so much. antioch and just got done seeing a fairly decent cell move through. not a lot but it is been steady overnight were seeing a cumulations anywhere from 2 in. all the way down to a couple hundred of an inch. a quarter of an inch down in moderate. clock is set to

5:00 a.m., scattered through the morning. 9:00 a.m., scattered showers. after noon, we will see things taper off. things should be drier free evening drive. reno year and low 50s, upper 50s this garden in. san francisco 59, 63 concord, 61 oakland. 66 san jose. here is a look at your 7 day around the bay., we're not of of the woods. it will do with this report a while. heading into friday, that's the next chancellor much heavier rain. much colder temperatures. we may get down to 3,000 ft.. scattered showers in the forecast for saturday-sunday. good morning erica. >> erica: we're keeping a

close eye on the weather, so far, so good. no hot spots to report. all live look at the purchase the bay bridge, be aware of the standing water, as your perch the piggy. ocelot accident and incident free. san mateo, equally good, no problems to report other traffic is building. the drivetrain reno of 14 minutes north bay to the golden gate cells of 101 very quiet. lots of space between cars. one thing to give you heads up about if you're heading to the denver and bridge we have overnight construction still in effect. to lanes are shutdown. that is until 5:00 a.m. the maps are completely green indicating speeds above 50 m.p.h.. will?

>> will: deciding how distinction pacific gas and electric company for missing key to safety records among the options requiring pacific gas and electric company to conduct expensive tests on its transmission lines, it also has said loving heavy friends is always a possibility. lawmakers are expected to vote on governor brown's proposal to close the state's $26.6 billion budget deficit. governor brown's plan includes cutting tall and a half billion dollars in spending in expanding temporary increases in sales, personal income, vehicle tax. to republicans are needed in the assembly and senate to reach the two- thirds of the required to place it before the voters on the june ballot. coming up much for news hour japan, what they're doing this morning to avoid a new killer meltdown. here is a live look inside the golden

gate bridge traffic his eyes, like, if all little slick out there so even though it's not raining taking the easy. we wanted to be safe.

>> will: this is 50 at skier and moderate-heavy snow is expected and the tahoe basin winter weather advisory is in place until 1:00 p.m. today for those living above 5,000 ft.. we're following the weather at the bay area it's raining in several parts, yoli is providing these live pictures of the berlin gained. is it raining rain now? >> yes it is. i was wondering when is it getting to stop. illus a brewhouse some rain in his early morning commute is coming down pretty constant. but it's not heavy. to some light rain that's happening.

of course you're looking for 101 headlight's northbound into the city. it is not to slight but it is deftly wet. be careful. >> will: is it windy? >> reporter: now, it is pretty common. no real wind's going on. to some light rain. just take it slow. there are weather. the rain is coming down pretty consistent but is not heavier really strong. from berlin him to sacramento where rock and mud slides made for a tough commute for some drivers. heavy rain beat down on the photos producing roadblocks. the durum drive project is expected to be completed about three years from now

we've seen the simulation showing us what it will look like. there's a new simulation that puts you in the driver's seat. kron4 takes as long the virtual doral drive. >> reporter: the matter of rhetoric is a red and the future air during a drive. it may look like a video game but it's a simulator that allows the user to see what it will be light years before the finish is designed to help those working on the printer to get a better understanding of what the finished product will be. it's not just a product designers the public can come in and give it a spin for themselves everyone's different world- 5:00 p.m.. >> will: coming up more news coming into japan and what they're doing to hopefully avoid a meltdown. reaction from people coming from japan to the bay area. here's a live look at the

san mateo bridge, traffic has picked up considerably you can see a little moisture on our lands, it's proline are raining rain now but there is water on the ground so take it easy.

>> will: looking straight a quick in japan, team coverage starting with theresa estancia talking about how flights are being affected. >> reporter: concern to all lawyers continue to rise from japan increasingly concerned about the fallout from the earthquake. one exchange student told us she had planned to stay in japan so when she found out that her classmates were fleeing the country she decided to leave. she says she's not sure when she will return. the disaster and japan is being closely watched by companies in the

silicon valley because japan is the no. 1 producer of silicon. the production of the material has been distracted. that that continues long term it will cause problems for the attempt countries. let's send it over to james to tell us about the weather there we can expect today and gave san will be back anytime soon. >> maybe tomorrow. here's a live look at the bay bridge is a but. we have standing water out there. let's talk about the current conditions in oakland rain now 54 degrees it will get up to 61. crowe is a better chance for sunshine tomorrow. the system will cost to drill into her overnight hours sterling during with us this morning. you can see were

dealing with the majority of the rain to the northern half bay area of the way out. a lot of moisture still in the pacific we will see more come friday. right now sharing is the rain activity in the north bay peninsula is breaking up is the north bay that is still dealing with some light-modern rain along 101. los you're making your drive stirring townie it will be damned, you'll use your windshield wipers. says bay breaking up even on highway 17 from sids occurs into loss carter's. this is not heavy, we're talking late coming to hundreds of an inch. fairly decent. antioch, up from one, pittsburgh you're dealing with that. and in terms over respecting the rain to go,

5:00 not a lot expected. even as we head toward your drive your morning commute is still scattered up best. even by new not a lot is falling. not really expecting anything more tense and that. the evening commute looks pretty good. you to see the rain activity, it dries out quite a bit. were not expecting a hall light into to mark. a little the chance to drive out. 59 san francisco, 63 concord, low 60s and oakland. san jose, morgan hill 66 degrees. here is a look at your 7 day around the bay. keeps us wet, friday the biggest arms system expected to come through it will drop part of trees down quite a good. it will be wet, it will stay with us scattered throughout

the weekend. now, here is a look at the traffic. >> erica: we don't have any hot spot for up to good is, here's a bridge project to get to out the door. liz, lake conditions at the bay bridge. note roll each reported. unlike are still off. drive time is 9 minutes. san mateo bridge, accident in this incident free. very light in the commute direction. no problems to reported. east bound, nice, light. some of down-101 is quiet. traffic is moving at the limit. crosstown freeways, no problems. drive time from this camera shot toward san francisco airport is under 15 minutes. will? >> will: police is searching

for two men who broke into our home during in order noon right right, several people were in sight on the 1000 lot of campbell ave. >> police say was a daring commendation it typifies on the skies tree monday afternoon the victims lived on the 100 baht, but people aren't doing chores when they heard a noise. they didn't find anything, they went back to what they're doing. suddenly two men appeared inside the house one of them pointed ahead-- again that the head of a 51 year-old woman. he would do the house taking items as well as the woman's purse the suspects to the fund for and not caught. the victims were not physically injured but the mental scars cannot be measured. >> when you were at the home you're relaxed. then what happens someone bust's in an raab's you. that is that

supposed happen. it's very traumatic. police say the victims did not know the suspects it is likely that the two men did not know anyone was home. but once they got inside this up an opportunity to run the victims. >> will: of this lorenzo garcia received eight felony counts including recovery come echidna, sexual assault. the investigators claim he unsalted state opera step up the kind of grind coffee shop but in march of 08. they attacked him and using dna comparing it to is the data base. he is expected back in court later this month. last week be sure to this, can in san jose. the intent is rather sad the front doors of the number of homes. stanley

roberts as the city of san jose about the cayman. >> gabe: >> stanley: weiser to this video of a homeless encampment in san jose and the cam and it's it's so close to these problems that many of the residents are afraid to leave their homes at night. i even share of the very same video to the mayor. she claimed she is trying to get it cleaned up. sitter hands tied because of brown's state property. >> real >> i heard back from them did loss to invest additional. the property falls under caltrans jurisdiction. the city go wrong. i put in a call to get a response, after checking in watching the video their promise to get in touch with the city of san assay to begin the

cleanup of the area. they will look for ways to prevent this from happening here or anywhere. let the truth be told, no matter who is responsible for the fact remains it needs to be cleaned up. what i found there is more than mountain city, state, federal agencies don't talk to each other. since cleaning it up fast money and no one wants to be the ones to foot the bill. so they ignore me deal will go away. this one didn't. as soon as the cleanup begins i will be there to show it to you. >> will: still ahead we will tell you what bay area residents are doing to help the victims in japan. here's a live look dead at age 0. the headlights you're seeing those are cars headed towards the macarthur maze.

>> will: to respond to by cardiac emergency the chief will be on on whether

not that area could shoot the split. high school senior 70 during the towed first place, he to calm $100,000, the 17 year-old be about 39 others from across the country with his math entry, continued faction conversions. he also got to meet the president. still ahead, the the rule this coming of japan what they're doing to avoid a mill done. the latest number of casualties and there is great. will we back in a few minutes. --billy this number of casualties from the earthquake and the tsunami. we will be right back.

>> it is an arrangement to will not cause any damage, just in case people within 28, range were ordered to evacuate. >> mark: following the latest in the japanese crisis, workers who have been trying to prevent a meltdown are now let's return to work. there was an evacuation to radiation levels. the problems persist, the latest coming up. california lawmakers are expected to vote on governor brown's budget deficit plan. pacific gas and electric company is under fire, because of the san bruno gas find a solution. >> louisa: we had some decent rain overnight, we will take a closer look at your forbearance and won the next round of heavy rain is expected. >> erica: in his quiet out

there, a full look at your commute coming up. >> darya: good morning, wednesday, march 16th, 2011. >> mark: new details as a hundred 80 workers there were a graduated from the power plant are now returning to work. relational levels have dropped. --radiation levels have dropped. radiation levels were 300 times normal which is not to go, but it can be unhealthy. we have an animation to show you how and why this new killenew kilnur reactor blew up. it boils

water to create seeing, the prom in japan has been keeping the water levels high enough to keep the scene in the water over the fuel rods. after the earthquake the water levels dropped with that of the reactors overheated from retreating hydrogen, that created the explosions. they're still trying to keep water levels high enough to keep the fuel rods covered. as new concerns grow the continue to screen people and run tokyo and near the plant for radiation. >> darya: the official death toll is nearly an 3700, the actors >> a fraction of the air utility at video of the damage from the rescue crews that their in the city.

nearly eight dozen people are missing 435,000 are homeless living in shelters. any aftershocks of 6.0 has rattled japan. of japanese stocks rebounded today, from today's plunge. the nikkei ended up for a nine points or 5.7% if it drops 16 percent over the past two days. japan's central bank injected $43 billion into markets for the third day. in the u.s. futures are slightly higher opted the japanese a rebound. the dow closing 138 points to clouds 11,00858. s&p fell 15. >> mark: the rain is still falling. now, here is a look

at the weather. >> james: let's take a look inside, golden gate bridge, wet on the deck. that's received a majority of the rain that's pretty dumb we're expecting scattered showers this morning, will begin to dry out as their shares move off, setting the stage for another big storm coming on friday. storm tracker 4 shows as were the rain is falling the majority over san francisco and to the north bay. rainfall rates not to impressive, just a couple 300 of an inch per hour. it is consistent over night, into this morning. in some spots may be 2 in.. everyone also is looking at a point to 5 in.. that is rare we're seeing rain falling rain now hit and miss. we're also looking at things clearing in the suspects, we had some share

activity on highway 17. things are breaking up quite a bit. following a sell-off on highway 4, it seems to be breaking up to. light drizzle activity. if it does get in the heavier it will be a light rain, nothing much stronger. future cast, at 8:00, when and dropping the kids are for school, scattered showers mainly in the north bay. lunchtime that hit or miss activity. all of it is relatively light. the cliff is up nicely in the afternoon and evening hours. as we advance the clock towards midnight things look on the dry side. most of there's a--most of thursday dry. 53 redwood city, 55 in san jose. a lot of moisture in the pacific. here is a look at your 7 day around the bay. friday heavy

rain, thunder, hail, loand it will be cold. oracle? >> erica: a) on the weather and the impact it is having. so far, so did. no hot spots, no major accidents to report. gate bridge, he may have to contend with some pondering. of a lot proding. equally good conditions traffic is very light. lots of space between kurds. drive time of about 14 minutes between 80 and 101. 7 found 101 no problems to report. what the space

between cars. he may encounter a wedtech. drive time of just 23 minutes. the time rain now is five 07 a.m. back with more news, weather, traffic

>> there is another setback in japan, we are now found that the japanese government traces of radiation have been found in the top water. this is 50 mi. from the damaged nuclear plant. it doesn't seem though this seems to be anything harmful to people but they have had several tests done in the top order for 50 mi. from this reactor. there could be traces of radiation, more tests will be done to determine if this is something that is really be harmful, low does not seem

to be a problem back to you darya. >> darya: assembly members are expected to those on governor brown's proposal the budget deficit, california's governors plan includes extending temporary increases in sales, personally come, vehicle taxes. to republicans are needed to reach the two- thirds vote to pass the tax question to the voters. voters support the plan according to a new poll they say they support that the higher sales income or opted to years ago only 43 percent say they would pay to raise the deficit. union officials estimate at least 19,000 california school employees are getting pink slips. the number is expected to top

20,000 when the union gets a better count. the lead out notices to let employees know that they could lose their jobs. >> mark: california public utilities commission could decide today how do. among the options that could require pacific gas and electric company to get expensive tests done on their lines. fines are also a possibility. we will be right back with the kron 4 morning news, weather and traffic in just a few moments. all live look from our roof camera here in san francisco, dark skies, scattered showers, we're going to have sky is slowly starting to clear this afternoon. [ male announcer ] provocative. ♪ unexpected. ♪ defiant. ♪

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>> darya: continuing cover to the big story, and this new video that we have shows

people running for their lives, you can see this tsunami, these people are trying to run with their pets, get away from this wall of water, these waves sweeping across the area over taking a street, a car is being pushed, homes being pushed off their foundation. more than 3600 people have been killed. but nearly 8000 are reported missing. that toll expected to hit 10,000 or more. >> mark: debris left from friday's tsunami, and we covered your live, craig sklar is live with the latest. >> reporter: you are looking at four of the eight boats that up and pulled out of the harbor and last few days. their 13 towboats according to fish and game,

the course court under water the revised down from 18 although the numbers to rise if they discover something unexpected. boats like these these see here in about still in the water accounts for $46 million worth of damage. more than two and a dozen dollars worth of lost business every day according to the port director officials are here touring the site to assess the parent, the report to see if the federal government would declare this a disaster area, a similar tour took place in crescent city which had more damage. one thing about these boats, they all have fuel tanks, leaking into the harbor. the department of fish and game wants those boats out of the water. they're averaging three a day, probably through sunday. the harbor is expected to remain closed through sunday causing further economic hardship. >> darya: we want to get a

look at the weather, after being through the wringer off and on, i'm just hoping we can try out for a day or to restrict >> james: of the day and half of tomorrow. --half of it today. the rain we had yesterday and overnight still with us, the heavy starts falling in the north bay, you can see it just east or west of san rafael. with a long highway when we have moderate activity along highway one headed towards 101. so keep an eye out for that. the rain to get rather intense. not a lot of activity in the south bay so far, so good, not allowed to shower activity will was on highway 4 looks like it is now well motive there.

obviously we'll keep an eye because moisture to at the morning and into the afternoon before finally dries out. afternoon highs will be too bad. 59 san francisco, 66 san jose. 61 oakland. we're keeping our on the pacific, more rain is on the way for a good bit of it we have a lot of moisture with it, a lot of cold weather coming down. thunder shower activity snow levels tend to possibly 3,000 ft. hill, not of the question, friday will be the real weather maker. if you're headed to the sierra, we have a lot of pretty bad weather going through there. heavier rain rolling through. we had some heavy rain on 80, there are a chain requirements. if you're headed to the sierra no the storms we're facing will turn into snow up there. three-5 in. expected.

winter advisory in effect. 50 percent chance of snow tomorrow. friday will get that big smoker, they will get heavy snow expected in the higher elevations. for now, let's say good morning to america. >> erica: no hot spots bay area wide, here's a quick bridge jet, bay bridge toll plaza nice, light, leading lights are not on. over at the san mateo bridge accident, incidents free. a live look, no problems, heavier volume of traffic in the commute direction thing compared to what we sought 10 minutes ago. golden gate bridge, no problems to report. highway 37 no problems. taking a

look at the the sierra chain requirements are in effect. interstate 80 you also need to keynesian for highway 50 as well as tie 8. >> darya: santa cruz police have arrested a man suspected in the 2008 rape, elvis garcia of greight faces eight to cell of a felony counts. they believe he assaulted a reset at a coffee shop in santa cruz. they tracked him using dna from the scene comparing it to a state of database. he's expected in court this month. an attorney for an animal resources technician charged with killing a grad student says his client pleads not guilty tomorrow. raymond clark the third has been charged with strangling in the league.

this is video of his court appearance in 2009 his attorney will not specify the charges, saying it is part of a clean deal. lay's body was found behind a researcher on the issue is supposed to get married. >> mark: according to any environmental protection agency in san francisco suits has leaked from treatment facilities in the spray and now federal court is ordering seven sets sewage systems in the bay area to be upgraded. it covers richmond-oakland, the sewer districts must make substantial improvements to reduce sewage spills and the bay. a lawyer for six san francisco and oppose the rate trees and voting system argued before a federal court sing it deprives them of their

rights. they took the case under submission, they have no deadline as to when they will issue a ruling. it was adopted by san francisco voters in 2002, coming into effect 2004. >> darya: will be back with more in just a couple of minutes, a live look outside at the golden gate bridge, it is pretty wet out there this morning. we'll be right back. it's really delicious, mom.

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>> mark: welcome back to the kron 4 news. watching jim requirements of the snow is coming down, here is 50, as he ran where the roads are covered with fresh powder. more now on what's happening in japan, the earthquake induced crisis jolted europe into action, their meeting to conduct stress test to determine whether the 143 new killer plants could withstand earthquakes and other emergencies. strict

standards for the test will be set in the coming months. he invited other nations to join this effort. germany says it is shutting down seven reactors. they're considering plans to extend the life of their power plants. >> darya: an emergency rule yesterday was imposed in a brand tracking them of of rain, they're using tear gas to drive out hundreds of anti-government protesters. and least two protesters have been killed. hillary clinton is turning cairos square the epicenter of the popular uprising that toppled the leader last month, clinton made an unscheduled stop today journeyed to day visit to egypt where she is aimed to encourage the people and their leaders to hold true

to the ideals of reform. she will also be meeting with egypt's army chief and the prime minister. her next up is benicia. >> mark: we will be right back with the kron 4 morning news, weather and traffic in just a few moments. and live look from the bay bridge toll plaza light traffic in the rain. california should be proud. we were the first to ban smoking on airplanes. the first to have smoke-free bars and restaurants.

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>> mark: they were evacuated from a power plant because dangerous radiation levels were detected those levels are dropping, but preparing to go back in. as radiation levels have gone down there trying to prevent a meltdown. this is one of three explosions that happen that three different reactors the fourth and continues to have fire issues. radiation levels were 300 times normal which

is not fatal but can be unhealthy people are exposed for a long period of time. although the radiation levels have gone down the concern remains high. particles from japan's nuclear power plant will get into the air around the world. >> undoubtedly at some point measure very low levels of radiation from the japanese disaster somewhere on american soil. the punch line is whenever dust gets into the atmosphere it evidently makes its way all around the world. if it's a volcano in the philippines, a new killer disaster in chernobyl or an atomic test in the middle of the pacific that radioactivity will be detectable but we

have to remember there's our instrumentation is sensitive. it can measure radiation that has no consequence to human health or the individual medical situation of a person. >> darya: stores are reporting their out on certain medications that could help in the new killer follow store managers tell us they are sold of potassium iodide. one of them medications used for a sickness. 7 m d spots on those cells where the potassium iodine products would usually be. we have a link posted on our website to the cdc's official information on potassium iodide. you can see what it does, i'll list on the conditions. that is all right here at

com. >> mark: the center providing ongoing models based on a variety of scenarios. the commission has not found any evidence of dangerous levels of radiation. they're looking at how wind changes or rain could affect it. japan's emperor spoke for the first time thinking those involved in the relief. he's spoken on television wednesday afternoon urging a rescue effort. president obama is reviewing the aid that the u.s. is providing. they're

discussing the disaster assistance. >> reporter: another setback for this country still struggling according to officials tests have found test of radiation in tap water 50 mi. from this damage nuclear-power plant. it is not enough to keep people on edge. the trees is are connected with the new juronuclear power plant that they are having trouble with, we will continue to do tests on the water to track this. we'll keep you posted. >> darya: thank you, james fletcher is tracking the storm, they're all lined up to his every day except for thursday. >> james: rain is falling, here's a look at the roof camera, it will taper off throughout the afternoon we

may even get a few bricks of sunshine. a lot of cloud cover up there. fifties, forties that your temperature range. the rain continues to taper off, not looking for much to fall at all. we'll call it had a bad drive. back into the rain come tomorrow. strong tracker, rain activity to our north. that's where the bulk of the showers are. not a lot expected, we could see rainfall rates per hour navy a quarter of an inch. looking for that. also seeing some rain across the golden gate bridge, that is light. all and all is ok. still the case storm tracker 4 is not showing a lot of activity. light drizzle of

in walnut creek. looks like we may get some char activity. what we're expecting rain now, in terms of temperatures, low-mid- 50s. 55 hayward, south bay = 55. where is the rain today? we have some scattered showers toward norris, bay area wide things to tell about noon. and then as to get into the afternoon, it pushrods, not a lot expected. overnight, will stay relatively dry. it was jadeiit will stage dry overt thursday coming into friday. friday's the big green day. it is cold, temperatures get down to the mid-50s. we're

going to expect rain, lightning, thunder, all of that in the mix. we'll hang on to their showers to the weekend. good morning erica? >> erica: no hot spots to >> of, here wednesday morning commuters off to a great start. approaching the bay bridge, westbound 80 more cars on the road. penciling conditions of their you'll have to stand with some standing water. other than had been no accidents or incidents to report. same story at the san mateo bridge. westbound good shape, no problems. over at the golden gate bridge says ben-1010 wet deck awaits you. traffic certainly moving at the limit. your read on the

short freeway from albany into berkeley,--your ride. the commute is deathly under way, still tracking pretty good conditions. drive past golden gate fields clocking in at about 17 minutes. stay with us we will be right back.

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>> darya: and you're wondering how save those body imaging scanners are well, they're going to try and find out. last week that psa ordered retesting of all radiation and meeting full body scanners a recent review shows calculation errors, missing data, other discrepancies by people hired to track the radiation levels they say they give up the same radiation as one would get from two minutes of air.

>> mark: president barack obama approval rating dropped to 50%, it shows that the president is losing ground with key voting groups. 44 percent of the public has more congress. 46 percent said they think the president is too liberal. 39 percent say his views are about right. >> darya: we will be right back with the kron 4 morning news, weather and traffic in just a few moments. we will be right back with the kron 4 morning news, weather and traffic in just a few moments. in case you need to guess that i will be the first to tie it to the prices are high. oakland, san jose, 397, that is the average. san francisco 42. if he had to get a good step, the premium is much higher. we'll be right back.

>> mark: we're watching the latest set of japan as one

aide to know what there's there were evacuated speech isn't dangerous radiation levels are now prepared to return. the plant sustained to fires, four explosions. according to officials they found traces of radiation in tap water as far as 5 0 mi. away. >> darya: 10 nuclear-power plant perched on the edge of the pacific ocean in san diego county is not keeping residents of late tonight servers, others to enjoy the beach are pretty confident that it does not pose a health or safety threat. the plant's operator is confident that that plant is built to withstand the strength of earthquake that could rattle this region. >> this plant is designed to deal with it the potential some point no, what the data

tells us, but basically to deal with a 0.67, one of celebration. and it's well above the standards of what would be maximally possible. so we're confident it is built safely, and what it infrastructure we have a place. and the other key components that are necessary in chiefly said it down. >> darya: is protected by 245-cement tsunami wall. >> mark: on now to weather rain is pretty good. james has the latest. >> james: we have seen 2 in. of rainfall and some of the hills, less than that the further south you go rain now mainly drizzle. james lick, 53 degrees rain now. 57 violence time close to 60

by this afternoon. things should dry out. he will see an storm tracker 4, it is pretty scattered, very light. as resume and that is where we're seeing the heaviest rain. it is tracking towards vallejo. if you're at their expense and rain to get heavier in all a bid. as that cell begins to move your way. everyone else is fairly dry. even a few scattered showers on the peninsula. other than that we're looking pretty good. we're getting some evidence on the radar of light activity near concord. that is how will be through the rest of the morning. this afternoon it will dry out. 59 san francisco, 60 novato. 61 degrees in oakland. warming up to the mid-60s down in

san as they come morgan hill, la scutters. here is a look at your 7 day around the bay. rain coming in on friday you can see it in the pacific, a brief break in the overnight hours into the first half of thursday then the clouds roll in. more rain thursday evening into friday. will be dealing with a rather heavy rain all day friday. bender, all of that a really decent storm, cold air from the gulf of alaska. then it will hang on to a few scattered showers into saturday, sunday. it will be a wet outlook. 549. >> erica: things are still looking pretty good, great conditions bay area wide not even tracking a slowdown including westbound highway 4. and 580. if you're heading to the bay bridge, a heavier volume of traffic

streaming westbound. i just checked the california highway patrol logs the leading lights are not on. no weight at the pay gate. preconditions' getting to the bridge. san mateo bridge, westbound, a little heavier but nothing to complain about. golden gate, south bound, your seeing a couple more cars on the road but still lots of space between cars. 23 minutes from novato to san francisco. looking at 101, this is traffic moving to burlingame, top speed for your ride. what the space between cars, no accidents to report. --lots of space between cars. no problems reported for public transit. >> darya: weather continues on replacing san francisco store out drive, the new drill drive is going to change the way people get

into the city. there's a new simulation, it gives drivers a chance to try the new road out. this is at the auto desk gallery in san francisco you can crews of the future oil drive. it was designed to help those working on the projects get a better understanding of what the finished product will look like. if you want to take a spin, it's open to the public every wednesday from 12-5. >> mark: can you crash's? >> darya: note there's no traffic which is nice. >> mark: scud kelly into russian astronauts have landed safely in the snowy central part of it was carrying kelly and flight engineers landed on schedule late this morning. kelly returns to were the earth as his twin brother mark has been with congresswoman gabrielle giffords. nasa is

investigating the cocaine found in a facility at the kennedy space station. just over 4 g was found last week, it's not the first time during the band but this piece the other. a small amount was discovered in january in a subject your part of the hangar. >> darya: thank you, for watching the kron 4 morning news we'll back in just a couple of minutes ago way. a live look at the golden gate bridge, traffic is nice, light, we're looking up to the north in san rafael. 52 degrees rain now, not going to get much better than 57 this afternoon. [ wheezing breaths ]

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correct label drug, prepares the proper dose, bart car loaded plastic bags, spits them at into a large bin. it was really cranking them out every minute or so. it was on its way to the patient. they're bigger, faster than humans, they fill prescriptions and less time. it gives doctors, nurses, more time to focus on patient care. so far it's working. over 350,000 doses of medication that in prepared by the robotic pharmacy with no errors. >> darya: we will be back with more in just a couple of minutes, at the story, what is happening in japan. this is a live look said local tv, we will not the latest on what people are doing in the wake of the quake, the tsunami, the nuclear-power plant explosion. more coming up.