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>>ysabel: our top story is day two of the closure on the upper deck of the bay bridge. caltrans crews are hard at work making room for the new eastern span. the good news is they could wrap up work ahead of tuesday's deadline. that could be welcome news for drivers who spent a lot of time yesterday trying to get around. craig skalar has been covering the week and the closer it is joining us live from the bay bridge this morning. the operative words are on schedule in going smoothly. >>craig: yes. schedule. i got some pictures a little closer up, we will show you right now, about 100 caltrans workers have been working overnight into today. yesterday they were concentrating on lane the asphalt. today six distracting.

because the weather is so good and there is no rain, that is the reason why they are at least ahead of schedule. michelis and pages from overnight construction, crews are cutting to the 80 year-old section of the bay bridge. this will relieve stress in order to begin the process of removing a section of the bay bridge to make room for the new bridge. this is animation from caltrans in a bart spokesperson. the demolition started at about 6:00 p.m.. >> it is a surgical removal of this piece. when people here demolition they think we go with big guns, not this time. this time, we are very specifically cutting out a triangular sections of the roadbed is in the way of the new bridge carried one of the biggest challenges is, as we are trying to quit that bridge in the exact same place as the original. >>craig: you can see that workers are hard at work.

they're working even faster than they normally would on a project because they do want to get this open in time for rush-hour furiou. the k continues ahead of schedule. the weather has been cooperating. there is no rain anywhere inside. chris >> >>ysabel: sometimes we forget about what it takes is bring down the sheer tonnage ended bridge period. >>erica: yesterday morning was not so bad, but we really saw traffic began to tie up in the afternoon hours around 4:00 p.m. stretching all the way until 9:00 p.m.. there are no delays right now. the bay bridge closure is scheduled to reopen at 5:00 a.m. on tuesday but caltrans is actually ahead of

schedule. since in the meantime he will have to find an alternate route. to get on the bridge you will have to take the richmond center felt. a couple of minutes ago i did see a hair of slow traffic but that is no longer the case. highway 101 is moving well southbound approaching the golden gate bridge. that rice is 13 minutes approaching san francisco. for those of you coming down the nimitz freeway, no problems to report. for those of you coming out of the fremont area, al giselle this hotly your vest says. really a light conditions on the san mateo bridge. there are no delays to speak of approaching the bridge. on the golden gate, take a look at that, barely any cause on the roadway. the public can is doing its

part. bart is running on a sunday schedule however they will continue to run overnight service. the red dots on your screen are the 14 stations that will operate past midnight. >>ysabel: we are setting up a special section on www.kron4.com about the bay bridge closure including how to get around it. did the www.kron4.com to share your photos online. >>marty: everyone is hoping the weather will continue to stay dry and allow crews to to keep on plugging away at the work. let's go ahead and find out the forecast. janu >> this call front is pushing cold air out and bringing an increase in cloud cover to the area. some of the clouds are moisture pact.

very light drizzle. nothing to maj. temperatures right now are pretty close to the upper 30s in santa rosa, low '40's through fairfield. a very mild afternoon with temperatures in the 50s today rehouse as we head into the north bay we will disclose all 59 some a whole forecast coming out. >>marty: and other news this morning with a new twist in the speed freak killers case in the central valley. a weather has surfaced written by shermantine coming as investigators continue their search for remains of victims.

in that letter he says he knows where more bodies are located but will not release the information until he is paid. shermantine wrote, as of today could dia has not paid me a dime, that is why i have held off on telling the other two sides and i am the only one with that knowledge since herzog has killed himself. he did say he was taking people from modesto as well. the deal is a bail bondsman who agreed to pay shermantine for information. already thought authorities have found over 1000 bone fragments in linden. they're using cadaver dogs to search for another site that could conceivably contain more human remains.

for an >>marty: we will have more on and whitney houston's funeral ceremony yesterday. >>pam: a shakeup in the republican presidential race as a law enforcement officials stepped down for mitt romney campaign.

>>marty: later today the body of whitney houston will be buried next to her father, it comes one day after a moving service that included a flurry of songs and attributes athens news jersey church where she had deep ties. she once sang in the choir

at the new hope bassett -- new hope baptist church. it was a powerful moment of raw emotion at the end of the four hour ceremony. earlier, several of for friends including former co- star kevin costner said heartfelt device. so >> of hugo, whitney. escorted by an army of angels to your heavenly father. we've seen before him, did not worry. you will be good enough. >>marty: there are questions swirling around bobby brown

made a brief appearance the left of the funeral due to a conflict over seating arrangements. if this is video of him performing last night in connecticut. he kissed her casket before leaving the ceremony. >>ysabel: still to come, another factor affecting drivers in the bay area, and gas prices are coming in at just under $4 a gallon. cuts both

>>ysabel: we are talking about the bay bridge closure, it is now well under way. we have a live look at the bridge where caltrans crews are removing a floor section of the westbound lanes. reggie kumar shows us how much work remains until the bridge to reopen on tuesday

before the morning commute. the staff >> if closure left some drivers stuck in a lot of traffic. many said they did not have a choice because they had to get into the city. >> frustrating? >> yes. hmm >> it was going quickly until i hit the bridge, but i have to get to the city.

what my going to do? >>marty: airtran has the latest loss traffic. >>erica: some of the numbers just came out, i just checked my e-mail and apparently 30,000 more people to the golden gate yesterday compared to a year ago. obviously the bay bridge closure is having a real impact, fortunately no problems to contend with, the green on the screen indicates speeds over 50 mi. per hour. we are not tracking any delays or accidents on 101 southbound. taking a look at some of the alternate routes, in the hayward area if you're taking the nimitz freeway, no backups at the toll

plaza. the ride is just 14 minutes park public transit is doing its part. bart is running 24 hour a day service. only 14 stations are running after midnight. service is running once an hour on those stations. there's also additional ferry service. bart in the series will be running on a holiday schedule. >>ysabel: a counter offensive on the rods halt nuclear development plans. oil exports to britain and france have been halted 58 this plan follows the

european union's decision to boycott a run starting in july. the european union accounts for 18 percent of their runs expert for. the fallout would be widespread half, this comes as u.s. gas prices continue to rise. in areas of california gas prices are now past $4 a gallon in some areas. it >>nichole: according to the aaa daily flow report, the average price of gas to california is $3.99 for regular unleaded, $4.90 for immigrated $19 cents for premium. for all this liza's for diesels. these prices are up nearly 505 from this time last year. in san francisco i've found some of the cheapest gas at the station for $3.89 a gallon for regular unleaded. fan san mateo, $3 a mile cents a gallon.

in san jose, regular gas is averaging around $3.99 a ended the east day, $3.98 a gallon serious assess >>ysabel: some analysts predict gas prices could go even higher by memorial day. there are many factors driving it said the uptick at the pump.

>>janu: we're seeing patchy drizzle, it is a cold start to the morning. mild temperatures and a chance of sprinkle tomorrow afternoon for the north bay. taking a look at storm tracker 4, light green indicating areas of patchy, spotty drizzle, certainly not a watchful. we will continue to see that throughout the day. 40 degrees in santa rosa, 39 in napa. 43 in oakland as well as a live with city theory 39 currently in los gatos. by 10:00 a.m., a mixed bag of '40's and '50's. in the office of loyalty the '50s grow more widespread serious for those of you headed out this evening, it has been pretty chilly, mostly in the 40's with the 30's in the north bay. as we head into the afternoon, the thirties will remain in the north bay. here is a look at those numbers started in the south bay.

haugh cox let's take a look at the 7 day around the bay showing us a laugh at afternoon sprinkles. sunny and warm conditions by the middle of the week. we will take a quick break but we will be right back. qr

>>ysabel: a share of has to step down from the mitt romney campaign coming after allegations that he had a long-term relationship with a mexican immigrant dan threatened to do for him if he revealed the relief if.

>> these allegations are absolutely completely false except for the issues of me being gay. i am gay. >>ysabel: in new gingrich is looking to revive his campaign in the bible belt. ron paul hopes to make a breakthrough in washington. >>marty: still ahead, it is the second day of the westbound closure of the bay bridge. we will show you the areas

they're riveted a beating for drivers time to get around. >>ysabel: path is a little overcasts out there. we will be right back.

and >> >>ysabel: looks like a blue skies and of the sun is coming off during the clouds are lifting. >>marty: motorists are hoping that the skies will stay dry. year with the forecast is janu r. rossi. damned good morning free here is to live from the joseph. a lot of cloud cover. 52 by noon with an afternoon high of 55 and cliff johnson 55 leaf pm. temperatures are slowly starting to warm the flow for the chilly in napa. her high hameln in the afternoon will bring us mild temperatures.

the chilly along the coastline getting to 52 among the day. it's in the north bay, mostly upper 50s, 56 expected for richmond. satellite and radar showed in a cold front pushing in a cloud cover and bring patchy drizzle on a clothesline. after five for one what >>marty: is special free

concert later today for warren hellman. a daylong tribute at san francisco's ocean beach will feature performers from the bluegrass festival that he grounded. the concert runs from 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.. he died in december at age 77. for >>ysabel: a racial slur against the hall and jeremy lin. >>marty: here's a look in the sierra, conditions are clear on this long holiday weekend. we will be right back.

how >>ysabel: will be used and will be buried today, not far from the church where she started singing in the choir. houston will be laid to rest next to her father.

a number of fans lined the streets to pay their respects to the pop icon. a huge shrine of balloons and personal messages cover the street corner. >>marty: espn is facing heat so

>>marty: we're about 15 minutes away from the estate on the work being done on the bay bridge. >>ysabel: caltrans says they are ahead of schedule so far and if the weather holds steady they may be able to open the bridge of long before commute hours tuesday

morning. we will be right back. faugh fella golan zero land

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>>ysabel: we're back with live coverage of the work being done on the bay bridge. officials were concerned about rain delaying the process but so far weather has cooperated. the bridge closure will allow crews to open the bridge sooner than originally thought. >> we are potentially going to the shaving of six months-one-year fee if >>marty: here is a live look at the bridge where the work continues. we want to talk about the traffic. that is a huge issue for a lot of motorists. see >>erica: so far so good this morning pacific there are no

major delays or accidents. as we head into the afternoon, that is probably when we will see traffic backing up. around 30,000 more people to the golden gate yesterday compared to the year before. you can expect delays to start piling up as the day progresses. right now the san mateo bridge is looking good and moving well in the westbound direction. there are no delays at the toll plaza itself. on the golden gate there is a lot of space between cars the traffic moving at the limits. if you are moving down the east shore freeway and down to the golden gate you will actually have to pay the told twice. public transit is doing its part to accommodate everyone who needs to get to this city. seifs ac transit will be

rerouting buses to the nearest bart station and of course there will be additional ferry service as well today. starting tomorrow both bart and the ferry service will be operating on a holiday schedule. let's get a check on the weather. janu >> this morning. here is a live look at the james lick. a lot of cloud cover. we are seeing some breaks off of sunshine. overcast conditions and it will start with patchy drizzle. partly sunny skies, mild temperatures and a chance of selling clothes headed our way. taking a look at storm tracker 4 we are seeing patty drizzle. most of the wet weather is staying offshore. we could see how to drizzled of the afternoon.

cahow hothouse as the 7:00 the hell am amps we will see the '50s grow more widespread. that is indicated by who on the karun. for over nine hours will be as thirties' mostly in the north a yes the 7 day around the bay shows us we could he sprinkles tomorrow afternoon but once we get to that sunshine and warmer temperatures.

another cool down as we head into next weekend. >>ysabel: in a news around the bay, san jose police are investigating a double standing -- a double shock her stabbing. his full of victims were taken to the hospital. the stabbings are believed to be gang-related. in the livermore a police officer had a broken leg after trying to break up a of large fight, when he tried to handcuff a teenager that was too drunk to stand he began punching him and then and this man allegedly jumped on the officer's hat and started choking him. idaho $2 million are resting warrant for morley's vernon. he is considered harmful and

dangerous and has criers convictions. >>marty: the first susan g. common race for the cure kicks off today, the first after the issue with planned parenthood. the >>ysabel: here is a look at the heavily ski resort. it is not as a bit of a winter this year. >>marty: not many people on the slopes this holiday weekend. half cost some

>> a grant recognition that there is a human being. >> the bill does not challenge roe vs. wade republican delegate, bob marshall says acknowledges it is a step in that direction.

>> we need to get back to the respect for life that we used to have in this country. >> the bill has not yet passed the state senate. >> opponents say it will severely restrict women's reproductive rights. x hut is of cal sphere of about >> the battle in virginia is not unique. a similar bill was found in oklahoma legislature. shamrock's hikes >> of virginia's governor is

said to review the ballot but he has not committed to signing it. could one thing is certain, 39 years after roe vs. wade, the fight over women's reproductive rights is not going away. >>ysabel: carnival festivities kick off this year in brazil. the street festival is similar to mardi gras in new orleans, but much bigger, complete with dancing in the music industry to. the annual festival beads up to that tuesday, land in the easter. >>marty: they had great weather. coming of the we're just minutes away from getting another update from caltrans. >>ysabel: we have a live look where they're sitting in for the news conference. we will bring that to you as soon as it happens.

abundant >>ysabel: our top story of the day, it did date to on the closure of the upper deck and the good news is that they may wrap up the work ahead of tuesday's deadline. a news conference is scheduled to start any moment.

>> and thank you for coming to our bay bridge closure of state this sunday morning. things are going very well for the work that we had to do. the upper deck has been closed and a tour of the region we have seen some issues with traffic congestion. for the most part traffic seems to be moving well. we are wrapping up the paving operations. they should be done in the next few hours or so. there was a lot of striping done for the night. we are nearing completion with striping as well. ha ha we still have a lot of

the demolition. how we are about midway through the items that we wanted to try and take advantage of with the closure. we have had a lot of painting. we have done a lot of a landscaping, the electrical work, reflect a replacement, a joint repairs, drainage, cleaning, is like a face lift off to the bay bridge. we have made a lot of progress. we are definitely looking grateful to meet our deadlines. there's still a possibility of an early opening. we will ask you to stay tuned as the up to you on our progress. xi

>> what is the chance of the bay bridge opening earlier? >> a woman give odds but it is looking favorable for an early opening. we're just about out of the woods with the weather issues we're looking at before we went into the closure. it is looking good but it is not definite yet. >> everything is still in flux on opening times. this the to cover closure where we ask people to stay tuned. it would be difficult to when we would be able to open the bridge. the critical work is one aspect. there are a lot of other things, the final safety inspections that have to be done at every location to make sure that the bridge its is it ready to open.

>> have there been any challenges? >> nothing out of the ordinary. >>ysabel: how trends describing how the work has gone us on the bay bridge work. obviously things are going well for caltrans. they are getting all of their markers, they are hitting them. you're talking about a possible early opening and they are also talking about a faceless path that they have been able to get done. >> the impression you get is that it could not have gone any smoother. the odds are good that they will be opening early. how

>> we will keep you up-to- date on the bay bridge. we also want to get the latest on the traffic conditions fifth floor was a mess yesterday for a lot of people. >>erica: they did mention traffic congestion in the afternoon and evening hours. right now this sunday and monday we are not seeing too much in the way of major delays. the east shore freeways are still moving well. same for the richmond center fell. we are starting to pick up slow traffic. take a look at the yellow starting to build on the screen or. off >> if your coming in and the nimitz and a certain direction, the ride is just for to minutes of its

financially did want to become house on this and the fear of roof. five fatah bart is doing a card. janu >> here is a live look at the golden gate. it has been neatly starts and fairness than in the

north bay. spodify 5 up pop it be a mild a and hidden but if that who faugh off pop act

>>ysabel: and to people with shock, admit. femic investigators are continuing her behalf shermantine road as of today could yet has not given him any money and that is why he has held off on telling where the other two sides

are. from what he said, he was taking people from modesto as well. the deal is a bail bondsman who promised money in exchange for the information. there are now using cadaver dogs to search for another site that could contain even more human remains. >>ysabel: whitney houston was laid to rest this morning. >>marty: an update on the bay bridge when we come back

>>marty: later today the body of whitney houston will

be buried next to her father. this comes one day after a moving memorial service including a flurry of songs and tributes at the church from where she had a very deep ties. whitney houston once sang in the choir. as forecasted was lifted her hit song i will always love you played in the background. it was a powerful moment of what emotions, earlier several of you since friends including her former co-star kevin costner said that she confided in him with her insecurities about her talents. >> off you go, whitney. you are escorted by an army of angels.

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>>marty: and law enforcement official steps down from mitt romney campaign. we will explain. the amount of oil >>marty: traffic is picking up on the golden gate.

and how >>marty: espn has fired at the reporter who wrote that lamar. this horse network apologized to the offensive comments which read change

in the armor. a great area centers said the apology is not enough. he is comparing racial slurs to those hurled at jackie robinson back in 1947. x >>ysabel: nichole shanafelt has more on gas prices at various stations.

>>nichole: according to aaa the average price of gas in california is now $3.99 for regular, $4.90 from a break, $4.19 for premium and $4.20 for diesel fuel. prices are up nearly 505 from this time last year. further south in san jose, regular gas is averaging $3.99 a gallon. hah house some of the most expensive gas in the bay area is up to $4.49.

>>ysabel: and some analysts predict an increase in gas by memorial day. >> coming up we have a live update from the bay bridge.

>>marty: cruise on the bay bridge have been working hard trying to get a large horse and of the westbound ramp of the bridge removed. here is a live look at the work where caltrans has been making good progress. they say they are ahead of schedule. they say they could finish more than expensive. this situation is much better than thought. here is a word of traffic from eric otokowa. >>erica: flee are taking a live look at conditions on the golden gate. traffic is getting a bit heavier. coming down the east shore freeway, you will see the green indicating over 50 mi. from our. on the richmond san rafael we do not see any major

problems. cassettes are francis drake, minor backups in that area. zahara there are no problems to speak up at the golden gate bridge ride see. the san mateo bridge is another alternate route for those of the coming down or up the nimitz. no delays at the toll plaza. traffic is moving pretty well in the northbound direction. you can take public transit to get into san francisco. bark is running extended service, it looks like this series will be providing extended service as well. >>ysabel: our team coverage

continues this morning, terisa estacio will talk about how the closure affects the other bay area bridges. >> >>terisa: >> this is what it was like at the san ramon richmond bridge on saturday evening. as you can see, it was very slow going. drivers moved along at a snail's pace. this was the scene about 5 mi. back from the tall club agreed heavy traffic. kron 101 north headed to san francisco, a steady stream of the brake lights as the driver's face a rough loaded to the golden gate. on this ban, a lot of traffic. on the san mateo bridge, thick it was not easy for those trying to get around the bay area on this president's day weekend. if the bridge is how birds

of our traffic. >>ysabel: here is a quick look outside in san francisco. it's >> classes skies over san mateo. on the peninsula it is pretty chilly. mid-50s expected in a were recalled some bridges along the coast. half a cold front bringing

in somebody, catchy drizzle. >>ysabel: a controversial share of has stepped down as his position as co-chair for the mitt romney campaign. this comes after allegations that he had a long-term relationship with the mexicans in madrid and then threatened to deport him if he ended the relationship. he ran for congress in arizona and is known for its strong opposition to illegal immigration. he says it is not true. >> with

>> these allegations are absolutely, completely false except for the issues of me being gay because that is the true, i am gay. tough >>marty: elizabeth smart got married, the couple wed in front of a small group of family members and oahu. she was kidnapped from her

utah home 10 years ago and taken by knifepoint and held captive for nine months. her captor was convicted of kidnapping and sexual assault back in 2010 and sentenced to life in prison. she is now 24 is and a senior in college.

>>marty: one man is in critical condition after being shot and robbed. they were forged by three men in their early 20s. demand struggled with the

attackers and was shot once in the upper body. the suspects fled the scene and are still on the loose. >>ysabel: a double stabbing of the east ridge shopping mall. police have detained the three possible suspects and says the stabbings seem to be gang-related. >> police in a vallejo have issued an arrest for sexual assault, assault and robbery with a carjacking.

fourth >>ysabel: here is a live look at the upper deck of the bay bridge. we will be right back after this break.

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>>erica: it looks like a public transit is probably your best bet. or will be running 24 hour service. past a midnight 14 stations will be open. ac transit will not be using transit service, instead they will be heading to the closest bart station. >>janu: here is a live look outside at the roof camera.

you can still see the cloud cover out there but things are starting to perk up a bit. it has been a chilly start to the morning with a light wind. tartly sunny conditions and mild temperatures with a chance of sprinkles tomorrow afternoon. it looks like a wet weather activity is staying off the coast but we do see some spotty drizzle. saw by tuesday we will see

the sun coming down in warmer tenders expected for wednesday with 70's across the board. a cool than expected at the head into next weekend. >>ysabel: carnival festivities are kicking up in brazil. much bigger and better. dancing of all kinds. off phosphor in new orleans, it actually did it rain on

their parade for mardi gras. several parades' had be rescheduled or lost. fifth >>marty: still ahead, caffeine that you can inhale. it is now a reality. we will tell you about that when we come back. >>ysabel: this is the tahoe area curious we will be right back.

>>marty: caltrans said earlier they are making great progress and could reach of the west down lanes

before tuesday morning's deadline. vicki liviakis is taking a look back at the history of the bay bridge closure. >>vicki: the bay bridge has been shut down numerous times. in 2006 caltrans shut down eastbound lower debt over the labor day weekend. both directions were shut down the next year. caltrans reopened 11 hours early, the third liberty shut down was in 2009. the next month, the bridge had been closed for emergency repairs. it said nearly a week to complete the repairs. >>marty: kron4 setup a special section for the bay bridge closure. visit www.kron4.com. everything you need to know about the public transportation schedules and closest there.

>>ysabel: inhalable caffeine. it releases a fine powder that dissolves almost instantly and is being branded as a dietary supplement which means it does not need the approval of the fda. one senate member is urging the fda to review the product. we have been covering fare evaders on in muni. stanley roberts has more on people behaving badly. " >>stanley: some people have purchased clipper card without use them. the clipper card system is based on the honor system.

writers are trusted to put money on the card and use it. some people are buying the cheapest of the cards for the sake of having a card that they never accept that money on it. >> you do have a balance. >>stanley: in some cases they have money on the card but conveniently forget to scanned the card before they get on the train. fear inspectors check to make sure the writers are being honest by scanning cards to see if the writer is the heating and flee. the card reader will top of yes or no. if the card reader says no they check to find out why. if they bought a monthly pass, all is well however if they simply did not scanned the card when they boarded the train or bus, they are subject to the ticket. >> i am going to issue a citation. >>stanley: theory bidders

have heard all of the of the excuse is and tricks. in the and, they get caught in have to pay the piper. by the way it is a $100 fines. >>marty: fly out millions of whitney houston fans are mourning the death of the singer, fifth graders in new york seen it to be in her honor. fifth >>marty: that will wrap things up for us. i'm marty gonzalez. >>ysabel: i am is a realtor off.