tv KRON 4 Early News KRON March 31, 2011 6:00am-7:00am PDT
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>> darya: top stories we're following at this hour record- breaking heat again today around the bay. a look decimalized that we can expect at 2:00 p.m. this afternoon. topping out at 85 in san rosa. >> mark: 3 families forced out of their homes after another landslide. >> darya: the giants begin their quest of defending world series title tonight in los angeles. >> live from the bay area news station this is kron 4 news. >> darya: again the big story today is the weather. we are expecting record heat.
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>> louisa: temperatures could warm slightly from yesterday. bringing more '80s into the picture. your records from yesterday 85 in san rosa, 82 san rafael, napa 86, 82 in downtown san francisco. today looks like more '80s. mountain view about 79. and these are the highs we can expect today. 80s across the board appeare. oakland to 82, nd tie record at 86, san jose 86, santa rosa 85 breaking the old record of 83 set back in 2000.
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fresnel on warm side 61 in san francisco,--temperatures--10% in the fifties for the most part, highs into the '80s. the 84 for concorde trips temperatures into livermore valley 84, 86 inlaninn jose, temperatures around half moon bay staying at in the '70s. more cloud cover temperatures cool off slightly but the weekend shows some changes, we will have a shift in the wind's getting nasty. we could see some rough surf as well. we come down towards sunday. >> george: we are looking at a great commute, and not following
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any hot spots yet this morning. we checked on some things on 580 that have turned out not to be a problem for the west bound commute. air bridge check for your ride to the bay bridge still very light traffic. an easy approach and an easy trip across the span. 92 problem free but lighter than usual traffic even for 6:00 a.m.. the nimitz freeway looks good in both directions around 92 leading to the san mateo bridge. golden gate bridge problem free, but there's a problem getting to and from a on city streets. a light pole got knocked down on clement right at the south end of the macarthur travel. that intersection is closed, so far traffic is light soda is a minor delay.so it is a minor delay. we
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waiting for an estimate on when this will be cleared. >> mark: after the rain in the mud slides continued around the bay area. in mountain view 3 homes evacuated. we are live with details. >> craig: this is the dreaded red tag. all 3 mobile homes have them and they have to be removed. people that live there have to find someplace else to live for the moment. we will show you what's on the another side of this. stevens creek with all the rain and flooding the bank has failed. it is now threatening these homes as they sit over the slope. trees and other things have fallen in a
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lot to contend with. these three homes according to the manager they will all be removed today. fortunately for these people who owned a home there are big in lots that it will be able to move. their mobile homes and move easily. this looks like it got split in half, but in fact it did this on purpose. this is a double wide trailer they are being removed to be taken to the other lot. that will happen today. that might be good news for people who didn't know where they were born to live. beyond today they will try to reinforce that bank of not sure thehow thy will do that. but that is the plan. >> mark: thanks for the update
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>> darya:. a declaration of of state of emergency because of landslide there. the future of six homes on wind and street in san pablo was still up in the air. it has been all week since a landslide. the backyard is gone from behind houses. one family whose home receive the most damage says it might be too late for them to save their home if something is not done quickly. >> two houses rolled away, another house up and another house rolled away. when we bought this house we would of walkaway if we knew this. >> engineer said it could be saved if it's done now. but no one has the funds to do it. >> darya: the repairs are estimated $5 million in the city says it doesn't have the money
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for that. it is reaching out to state and federal government for assistance. if you're interested in donating money to public we will tell you how residents fear it had a long before a slight it took half the road away will take away the other half. >> mark: barry bonds trial will most likely be called today. the government is expected to call antidumping expert and his personal shopper. yesterday he saia witness said that he had
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>> reporter: a young child was found wandering alone in the parking lot of a wal-mart this morning. this is the map of the area. this is a part of pleasant though we are talking about. police were called there about 3:00 a.m. after a two year-old boy was found wandering around alone. they searched the surrounding area but could not locate the parents. we don't novelette identity of the boy but he was barefoot and wearing a white t-shirt. we believe the child is now in care with the police department. anyone with information is surgical pleasanton police. >> mark: in libya united states
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no longer leading the fighting. in addition to enforcing the no- fly they will protect civilians against gadhafi. to the white house are if deciding on whether or not to arm rebels. you are seencnn video here. u.s. officials acknowledge there are operatives on the ground and they have helped in the rescue of a fighter pilot. bruce former secretary says the resignation of the foreign minister can now be the shipping point for gadhafi's regime. an ounce yesterday he has arrived in their country and he was resigning from his place in libya. >> darya: applause and tin soldier has been killed. he was
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international groups are suggestion evacuation orders be increased. low-level of radiation has turned up in milksop polls in california. they are monitoring contamination and are saying there are traces of radioactive iodine from the plant in japan. the officials stress level is 5000 times below any level of concern. this after malcolit ben found in washington. >> darya: this live shot is a livpicture of our big news stor we are waking up to nice warm temperature setting more records. >> louisa: we could set plenty
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of records again today. we are already into the '60s, 62 for antioch, 61 into livermore, in mountainview as well. by the next hour we could stay in the '50s and '60s. all the yellow shows the '70s. we continue to climb and jumped into the 80s once again. similar to yesterday, widespread 86 affected in fact we could warm up a few degrees from yesterday as well. we stay warm until 7:00 p.m. staying in to the '60s and '70s right now we continue to show temperatures climbing into the mid '80s and places like santa rosa, 84 novato, 83 in san rafael, through the east bay '80s as well. the only spots we will hold on to the '70s is along the coast. it will be a
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comfortable day from the coast as well. the ahit is not expecto last. we will cool down tomorrow and more by the weekend. as significant drop by saturday that's when things change. there's thisthere is a chance rd there could highs walls along the coast. next week temperatures rebound back into the '70s. certainly bit colder wonder whether it does not last. >> george: we are looking at a good morning around the bay area, we have not had to alert you to any hot spots for a driver on the bay area. we have been in joining at the drive. problems eastbound but they have had no impact on the westbound
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commute. a bridge check here looking at the bay bridge westbound. metering lights not activated though they will likely be in the next 10 minutes. you can see dawn breaking over the oakland hills. on warm days ahead but so far good conditions on freeways. a look at the san mateo bridge, a good ride here, the right side of your screen westbound towards the high ridhigh rise. looking n francisco we are monitoring parker studio ride they are looking at a light pole that was not down. we don't know how it got knocked down but we do know it is closed between california street and clement st. pierrwe e
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reports that the back up is not so bad. the detour is working. as we get closer to 7:00 a.m. we could see a major snag. this has the potential for hot spot this morning as this is a popular route between 2 80 and the golden gate bridge. the south bay, we pick up another camera. 1 01 northbound downtown san jose up towards santa clara no problems there. ace train has problems this morning because of signal light malfunctions it has affected both trains one and three. >> mark: new allegations of misconduct against police officers. yesterday in judge in san francisco throughout the case after surveillance video showed police mishandling the rest. they show police officers
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searching the apartment building in plain clothes without showing their badges. the police report says they had stars exposed and they had permission to search the apartment. public defender says that's not true. >> the police report says they when inside the unit for 30 seconds, returning to the hallway and said, ok can you come in now. clearly that is not true. the officers in the sergeant were not aware of this videotape until, they were confronted with it in court. when they were confronted with it in court, their demeanor and testimony clearly changed. >> mark: response from the d.a. says in his latest incidents that we find. it is our
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assertion that it shows an interaction that corporates with the testimony provided. in previous incidents they have dismissed cases that could not proceed but this appears to be a different situation with other videotape surface and the city dismissed 76 cases and there is the ongoing fbi investigation. >> darya: a man and conviction was overturned. after sen francisco police officers miss handle domestic violence complaints. misled jurors about the option of of manslaughter verdict against ramirez. he is serving 16 years to life for second-degree murder. he is now entitled to a new trial. >> mark: a quick break
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more record highs expecting 83 in san francisco, 86 in san jose, mid '80s for the warmest and on spots. a russian investor brought up at chateau mention for $100 million. it is the most expensive homelfamily home salen the united states. it has a ballroom, home theater tennis coach, indoor and outdoor swimming pools. the see all of digital sky technologies hoot and they hav. >> darya: 6:27 a.m. and we will be back with more in a couple of minutes. a live look from mt.
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>> mark: the dow futures planning lower despite the lower employment unemployment rates. economistlet's get you to weatht now watching the record temperatures because you're on the day today. >> louisa: it will be another day with the parks pack, people headed to the beach again today. we have another day with record-
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breaking heat. we could bring temperatures slightly warmer the more they were yesterday. changes by the weekend so you may want make the most of this warm weather. a look right now as we head toward the afternoon. temperatures into the '80s for the most part. severs cisco 83, a degree above the old record set in 2000. oakland coming in around 82, san jose 86, santa rosa 85. now will tire record coming in and around 86. not just to the low 80s but the mid to upper 80s. we are already off to warmer start, and livermore about 12 degrees warmer, at this time yesterday we were three degrees warmer in san francisco. five degrees of oakland and hayward. nine degrees warmer
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mountain view. the current temperatures at sea in the '50s and '60s. 62 any opt, your afternoon highand not to. throud the delta and downtown san francisco in to the '80s again today. 82 oakland, 86 san jose, you're 7 day around the bay shows today will be the last day of that record-breaking heat. nice tomorrow temperatures into the '70s. by saturday a big changes in store. really windy in the overnight hours and we could get a bit of our roof surf there. we dryout by next week. >> george: as we look at a good commute we are still not tracking in hot spots for you drive around the bay area. starting with a bridge check or
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the meter lights have been activated for the west bound ride. the commute is still good as you can see no delays it said in a centrally. that reaches to the end of the bargain lot. san mateo ride still good, there is no backup for the west bound ride. san francisco and we are monitoring the situation emergency crews are trying to clear the downed power poles. it is closed between clinton and california street. there is a slight back up adding 4-5 minutes to drive between 19th and the golden gate bridge. it is not back up toward the macarthur tunnel so that is good news. we have no indication on when they will be out of there. san francisco crosstown freeways smooth conditions inbound and outbound. no delays either way.
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ace train 1-3-5 delayed by 30 minutes or more they are experiencing saidsignal problems. >> darya: that out live to mountain view, 3 mountain dew homes had to be evacuated. we have been following this story all week long. >> craig: you are looking at the three mobile homes that are in fact having to be removed. you can see the red tag. they are on the president of stevens creek. ed of stevens creek. --benched.l
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move these homes today in that vacant part in the mobile home park area. i'm going to show you this is a split part of the mobile home. it looks like it broke apart because of the creek but that is not the case. it is broken and half and taken away it's a double wide trailer. they will remove them as the morning progresses. in the days that follow they will try to reinforce that bank. to see if they can salvage this part of a mobile home area. in the meantime getting these people in a place to live in the park is a priority. as you can see the red tags meaning they cannot live or inhabit these buildings as they are. they're trying to solve
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this problem best they can. >> mark: following the latest in a mass of mud slide out of more than hell. after working there is hope they may be able to open one lane of that remote road. >> will: crews will have the sign up for days but they hope to move them to the size starting today as perhaps, they will be able to move a mountain of mud and trees to partially open up the road which is used by dozens of people who live behind the mud slide. the word should have been done by now but every time it clear debris, more continues to fall. that's why it is a halt and not a guarantee that they will be able to open up one lane today. with this one out, perhaps the mud will dry making it easier to move. to get it done heavy equipment needs to be used but the road is so remote that the way from the
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heavy equipment is damaging pavement. residents are not stranded and have been escorted in and out by the fire department. will tran kron 4 knees. >> mark: people of steer the slide that took out half of this road takes out the other half. a section of this road has fallen 3 ft. and it has taken out a section of roadway. this is the drive way to the home nearest of the road. pg&e has repaired a gas leak and are installing emergency shut off balls. they're trying to repair the damage the residents know they will likely have to pay for the repairs. >> darya: a transportation plan to help people get around during american cup will be released
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today. a new streetcar line running the embarcadero. and street closures along the waterfront and modified muni bus routes. 2.6 million spectators are expected to watch part of the race around the bay. the giants open their 2011 season defending her title against the dreaded doctors in los angeles. first pitch is 5:00 p.m. they open with the rookie first baseman. the announced yesterday not only had built made the roster but he would also be starting at first base pushing half over to right field. >> on been a start crying. i try not to be a big loss. it's hard when you dream about this your entire life. i couldn't be happier. i think my dad will cry
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bet, and be happy for me. hopefully get on the next plane. >> darya: apparently have said it was ok. he said it was amazing to see a kid come up. he will be covering for ross who is injured any waste. >> mark: he's like a new buster posy. buries the note being examined his car was broad sided over nine as he was taken to the medical center. the team's no. 4 starter had been expected to pitch in sunday's game no word on if that's changed. we will ♪ let's go out to the dmv
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shortages. funding cuts are tragic for students hoping to continue education. 3 million students attend state community colleges. three and $20 million upgrade to safeguard region's water supply in the event of all were quite. the $4.6 billion project and seismically upgrade the water system. they're designed to allow them to return minimum water service to 1 million people. >> darya: a company is recalling its seafood salad product because it could be contaminated with listeria. frankly fresh says the product is packed under of variety of sizes with the affected code dates between
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>> mark: a look at top stories we're following right now, u.s. considering whether not to arm rebels. nato chief says he is opposed to the idea. here there to protect not harm them. they have operatives on the ground right now on libya. >> darya: your people applied for unemployment last week. as i know of layoffs dropping in companies may step up hiring. the number seeking benefits them by 6000.tipped by 6000. >> mark: the giants vs. the
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dodgers tonight at 5:30 p.m. the open with their rookie first baseman. you can watch an at&t part but it will cost $45. the money goes to charities. if >> louisa: all the colors you can see the breeze and the trees. temperatures could climb more than yesterday expecting to set more records today. by tomorrow a slight cool down. lots of sunshine by saturday big changes. that includes chance of rain and wind. make the most of this 80 degree heat. today we are in the '60s in san francisco, antioch, livermore, mt. view as well. in looks like he probably will need your
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jacket as you head through the next hour. 50s and 60s, by noon time we fill in the yellowish showing you '70s, orange indicates '80s, watch them moving. widespread 80s across the board today. even by 7:00 p.m. we could still be holding on to '70s out there. overall it will be another hot day. mid-80s san rosa, 84 novato, 82 in oakland today. in the south bay we could get into the mid to upper 80s. 7 day around bay. as we head into the weekend cool and not bringing a chance of a wind and rain. >> george: we continue to track the bay bridge ride we have had no hot spots for your commute around the bay area. we like to
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give you trouble spots first. first a look at your bay bridge westbound as you can see it is still a good commute even though the meter lights have been active for half an hour. there is no backup for the west bound bay bridge. a good ride here for the san mateo bridge as well. traffic is heavier but there are no back up steer is. park presie there is a back up to the macarthur tunnel but there is only a short way, it will only add three minutes to drive. they have it detour at lake st. you are taken off southbound, put back gone on california street. crews are working to clear and down pull themselves along the intersection. has been there for
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over an hour. the batch up this not extend to the oil drive. if it continues much longer could turn into a hot spot. it could affect the ride from the golden gate bridge but i talked to the sergeant at the : gate bridge and they are saying there slowing only begins at macarthur tunnel. 680 southbound still a great ride through the san ramon valley, of walnut creek. coming out of the central valley ace train there's still backed up running half hour behind schedule because of signal problems out . >> reporter: we now have a picture of the boy that was found wandering in wal-mart parking lot. we don't know his identity. he was found wearing a white t-shirt and a diaper well
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he was walking around in this parking lot. 3 ft. tall, 35 lbs., short black hair and brown eyes. if this child looks familiar called police. i show you a map of the area where they found this child on rose would drive. this happened at about 3:00 a.m. anyone with information call police. they please searched and did not find a parent or guardian of this child. >> darya: 10 sailors are recovering after an engine of a fighter jet exploded during a training exercise off of san diego. it happened yesterday the jet was preparing for take off from the flight deck. four were flown to a medical centers stable condition, six were treated on the ship for burns. the pilot was not hurt, no word on what caused the fire.
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>> mark: nasa crews will provide deck full survey of the space shuttle today. it will check for damage to the shuttle it day after a high winds and hail battered the launch pad. it will launch in april 19th, the shuttles last flight before retiring. we will be right back as the morning news continues ♪ you'll run outside
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way to end the week. by the weekend we dive down to the upper 60s you can't complain too much. the comeback in the next work would not too bad. >> mark: looks like we may be done with the series of storms. whether coming up in two minutes a developing story alive hearing with secretary of defense. the operation and libya we are learning made zero forces have taken over. were there are cia operatives on the ground in libya. we will monitor this and bring you any information that [ male announcer ] hi lauren and greg, what's up? we're getting the day started with athenos greek yogurt.
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