are following this wins the march 27th. the toll takers are gone and everything is all automatic. we will have the latest on the change coming up. >> a for alarm fire breaks out over nine san francisco's bayview district. we are live on the scene. >> we're also just hours away from another historic supreme court hearing today the high court will hear the defense the marriage act. >> friday will be the warmest of the week and we may see 70's. there is unsettled weather for this afternoon and also on to the weekend. i will have full details coming up. >> it is still a lighted easy ride the golden gate bridge. we have no backups yet despite the change to

electronic toll collection. all around the bay the heaviest traffic is still in the east bay on interstate 580 and highway 4. >> the commute is different at the golden gate bridge. this is " officially gone automatic ". as of midnight, the last poll taker has left the toll plaza and the last car to pay a toll drove through the gates. kron4 will tran joins us live from the golden gate bridge with updates. >> have saved a little bit of road rage. so far, everything is great. according to the spokesperson 86% of the morning commuters already have fasttrack so they should be used to going through here. for the first time in 76 years they are no longer taking their money here and you have to keep

going. if you stop and you try to pay this is what you will hear. >> according to the person behind this he has had to say this 15 times so far. because people do not seem to know what they're doing. they may have to have a cop come here just to make sure those okay. >> they do have a grace period and you do not have to worry. as far as the last toll collector the reason why they did this was to save $16 million for the bridge. they stated there is whe

less person had to say. >> i am sometimes have become a sometimes sad.ppy and . there are some of us who were displaced. this is eleanoa new corvette has opened for them. >> many of them took other jobs with the district but others just a severance packages and are looking for work. coming up as 630 a m. i will tell you what you have to do if you have a rental car. >> this is a good one. if you do not have plates and

if you have a new car, they snapped a picture of the license plate. >> as far as the new car you would get away with that. but as far as the rental car every, rental car their license plate is already registered with the golden gate bridge. coming up to 6:30 a.m. will tell you what to do about that. >> there is more trouble for the bay bridge. this time and lease 30 of the giant bolts that hold together the new bridge has snapped. caltran is considering replacing all 288 of the boats on the new bridge. caltran is believing that the problem with them could be that the bridge at the was designed different. while many of the bridge components were made in china. the boats were made in the united states. what

they do not have a timeline on fixing the problem, or how much replacing it will cost. caltran insisted the new span is safe and that the plan to open it the day after labor day. >> this morning, the supreme court will consider the defense of merritt jack, the second of back-to-back a gay marriage cases. yesterday's accord heard hearings on california's proposition 8. the bowl or approved ban on same-sex marriage. a section of the federal defense the marriage act will be taken to the country's highest court today. it is a constitutional challenge to law that prevents a legally married gay couples from collecting federal benefits, generally available to st. mary couples. with more on today's supreme court hearing will go to a rene zmarsh who is live outside

of the supreme court. >> we can't tell you that the crowd at this point does not look as big as yesterday perry ed >> today, it seems the more technical and limited. >> absolutely, today the justices will be it ruling on the federal law that states that marriage is just between a man and a woman. they will be taking in this a part because it comes down to benefits. same-sex couples do not get the same spousal benefits that heterosexual couples receive. and the federal government does not recognize them. that would try to dissect. they want to

us know whether not the federal government has a right to say that. these are some of the questions that we can expect them to raise when it is under way. there are so many demonstrators. today we are dealing with benefits. we will continue to follow this. >> we will have the hearing for you all morning long. >> we are going to talk to michael yucky a ganed at 7:30 a.m. and 8:00 a.m.. do

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>> we are following our developing news out of san francisco were fire crews are on the scene of a four alarm fire in the bayview district. kron4 mike pelton joins us live. >> you can see some of the damage that is left behind. it grew to four homes. it burned out this building. let me show you video from earlier this morning. the fire began just before 1:00 a.m.. 129 fire fighters responded. they sprayed

water from their trucks and from our roofs of surrounding buildings. everyone inside made it out safely. about two dozen people are displaced this morning. in just a short time i had a chance to speak to one other residents. >> we have just got into bed and we had just turned off the tv and we heard a noise. it sounded like it was three bombs and we thought someone was shot outside. this is not the first time we have heard noises like this. my husband ran into the bedroom and he told me that we had to leave. he told me that there is a fire next door. >> in addition to checking the hot spots the fire crews are keeping their eyes on this building to the right of your screen. they stated that this building is read academic collapse. they're keeping an eye on it. as a

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the golden gate bridge. our big story this morning, were just after midnight the final toll taker left and a bridge turned to all electronic tolling. as you can imagine it was a tough day for some of them. >> some has started the district more than 20 years ago. they said goodbye and it was difficult. there were a lot of hugs and a lot of tears that were shed as the workers wrapped up their shares for the last time. we already heard from the last poll taker, but a few others reflected on their jobs and how workers were like family. >> i grew up here perez and there has been times in my life where people kept me grounded your work. i could always come here and they were here for me. there are

the ones that kept me sane. i just do not have this option anymore. >> i never thought that i would end my career at the bridge. i have been here since i was 16 years old. i am now 43 years old. i am sad. i am angry about losing my job and i will miss my customers. >> the two women say they plan to take a break from the bridge and stay away for a while. they added that it would be too painful to come back and see the only electronic tolls and action. >> we are focusing our attention on the weather. san francisco skyline looks pretty nice. we are starting off with our temperatures on a mild side. satellite and radar shows the bigger picture. this will bring

showers to our north and due to this very week system macy's spotty stray showers. we may see the formation of another system that is dropping down. the stronger system could bring heavy rain and more organized showers and to the weekend. i will have the full details coming up shortly. by lunchtime, you can expect clouds to bto see clouds. we mak up showers in fairfield and napa. putting the clock into motion by 6:00 p.m. the majority of the area will be dry and there will be partial clearing. check out the po propeop showers that are

indicated by the green. we may see the very same thing today. fremont will have a high of 66 degrees. there will be plenty of the upper 60s for the east bay. it will be 60 degrees for richmond and 64 over in vallejo. low 60's for downtown san francisco. >> that extended forecasts shows it will be cloudy and a potential for rain for the next few days. friday, is expected to be the warmest day of the week. have another system that is working closer to the bay area as we transition to easter weekend. >> we continue to monitor

the golden gate bridge with a changing the toll collection. so far, there are no delays or backups. we are still a few hours away useless to the highest volume across the golden gate bridge. it may be until then before we sit in the impact of traffic. for your ride to the bay bridge in the west bound commute the sys it is normal. the san mateo bridge has no delays or problems it is still an 11 minute drive time. we are updating the east bay ride is 19 minutes from hercules to berkeley. your commute to the salt the still fine for 1 01 and 85 out of west valley perry ed

>> the public transit is problem free. the ace train out of central valley. they have possible disruptions on the muni metro because of a fire. this possibility still exists. >> city officials and oakland say that the $300,000 salary for the police department's new overseer is too high. officials said that the new police compliance director, thomas frazier, once cash equivalents of sick leave, vacation and city pension contributions. he also wants the city to pay another 25% on top of his $270,000 salary to fund its pension. however, city officials said that their requests is not appropriate. frazier, who was a baltimores former police commissioner, was appointed to oversee the oakland police department earlier this month. >> the supreme court today

will take up the defense a marriage act. yesterday, the court tackled an appeal of california's ban on same-sex marriage, known as proposition 8. the on the proceedings, justice anthony kennedy, who considered the possible swing vote, discussed arguments from both sides. >> on the other hand, there is and the media it legal injury what could be a legal issue is the voice of a bill for adults and children in california who live with same-sex parent spirit they want their parents and half for recognition. the voice of these children are important. >> decisions on these cases

may not come until june or later. >> here is a live look from mount tam. we will be right back.

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cover to talk about and the temperatures are in the 40's and '50's. we may see pop of showers later associated with a weak system. in fact, most of us will not see any brain whatsoever. you're on afternoon highs ranging in the upper 60s. friday is expected to be the warmest day of the week. i will have a look at your forecast coming up. >> it is time for a quick commute check. the golden gate bridge is still looks good despite the changes and toll collections. the east bay freeway has a highest traffic and is still light for thecommute. >> our top story this morning. the golden gate bridge has " officially gone automatic. " as a midnight, the last poll taker was and polltaker has lefe

toll plaza and the last car to pay a toll drove through the gates. kron4 will tran joins us live from the golden gate bridge. >> a few minutes ago i had a chance to drive the bridge. it is still busy and there were no crashes. most of the people who are driving understand what is going on because they have fasttrack. here we are heading to the toll plaza and please do not stop because there will be someone that will tell you that over the speakers. we had a chance to talk to the last person to pay by cash and this was at about midnight. here is what they had to say. >> it felt different. this

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>> we are following developing news out of san francisco where fire crew on the scene of a four alarm fire in that bayview district. kron4 mike pelton is there on the scene. >> the good news is that the fire is out. there remain on the scene to make sure no hot spot of going to pop up. the fire quickly spread it. as you can see this building here on the screen. i will show you some cell phone video that was taken by a resident. the fire broke out just before 1:00 a.m.. 129

firefighters responded. many of them sprayed water from the ladder truck and the roof of surrounding buildings. everyone inside of the building made it out inside. part of the building is a night club. i spoke to the owner of this club and he tells me that music greats like tina turner has even perform there. >> this lady came and told may that it was on fire. what happened, i went a round to get a fire extinguisher to try to tame it was not enough. >> this gentleman is eagerly awaiting so that he can go inside if to survey the damage. the fire

investigators have to determine the offical cause of the fire appeared about 24 people are displaced and they are receiving help from a red across. >> in a little over two hours from now the supreme court will consider the defense of marriage act, the second of back to ban gay marriage cases. yesterday the court heard hearings on california's proposition 8. a section of the federal defense the marriage act will be taken to the country's highest court. it is a constitutional challenge to the law that prevents a legally married gay couples from collecting federal benefits, generally available to straight married couples. the defense ameritech says the marriage may only be a relationship between a man and a woman for purposes of federal law, regardless of state laws that allow same- sex marriage. the hearing is set to begin at 7:15 a.m.. >> kron4 will have complete

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>> welcome back we are watching the markets with our financial expert brought black. rob black. >> the s and p has a much better index to be looking at. they just cannot seem to break their all-time high. >> we will hit the all-time high but right now it is flushed down the toilet. the point being that we are just not there yet. do not read that much into that. an aspect is years from hinine then away from their all-time high for years.

>> there are people screaming at each other and that is not important. >> the fact that the banks are selling to people that have money in the bank. that would just take a percentage of your deposits. it seems kinda scary. >> if people that have too much money will lowe's a percentage of their deposits and these are considered russian mafia. this is not mom-and-pop shops. this is crazy and money. you concede yield to get a better return. this is one of the reasons why our stock markets have done so well in the last two to three years. it is relatively safe. i would not want to be a part of a european bank. >> the production right now is not as bad as it was before. >> i am worried about the

second half of the year perry ed at this point in time companies will not start noticing about this until the end of march there x corporate america has done a very nice job. i am much word about november and december. >> with your 401k monday the you just put it into cash and wait? >> and we talking about you? if you are close to retirement. >> what i believe is that even a moderation just the average and do not get crazy to try to fix the stock market. will it hit

the economy are not with budget reforms. i do not believe in reacting to the new spirit fire% is fine. >> we would check back with rob at 915 for the winners and losers. >> our traffic through 1 01 north maho hour traffic on the s not too bed. >this is from our mt. tam cam. we do have a lot of clouds the are coming in. taken a look at temperatures they're not too bed.ad. it is 54 degrees currently in san carlos. i did mention that the clause are streaming in

and there is an area of low pressure. this will stick to our north for the most and we could see showers and rotate in the afternoon. most of us will see no rain but you should always be prepared. by noon when you are out for lunch it will be mostly cloudy conditions and light rain will be and livermore valley up to the delta. sitting the clock into motion any brain that we see will be very short- lived by 6:00 p.m.. we will see some breaks of sun into the afternoon but we are contending with mostly cloudy skies. and afternoon highs will be in the six days. you may see upper 60s for fairfield an antioch perry ed upper fifth is over in daly city and the kron 47 day around the bay highlights that warmer weather will be here by

friday and although we have a potential for rain we will have plenty of sunshine and believe it or not there will be a lot of seven days. >> the nice day is short lived guild to the weekend. there will be a stronger system from the gulf of alaska. it may arrive saturday night however, the real chance of rain will be for easter sunday. we may see lingering showers as will start next work week. this is a look at your forecast. remember you can see this anytime on kron4 24/7 news channel comcast channel 193 or you constrain us on the internet. >> keeping our eyes on the golden gate bridge to do to the electronic toll collection. there are no

problems but the 8:00 a.m. hour may be the heaviest traffic across the span. so far, there have not been any delays or problems with this morning changes. >> the bay bridge has started to form but we have an incident free. the drive time is 14 minutes if you are coming from the mimic freeway. highway 92 the commute is heavier and the drive time has increased to 13 minutes. >> we will update a possible hot spot on the mimic freeway. there is an accident and the chp is reporting that a vehicle went across the traffic lanes and ended up in the center divider. if this is the second day and a row that we have had the same accident and a second day. >> the time the 6:51 a.m..

the morgan hill preschool teacher accused of dragging at least five students, in order to get them to take a nap, pleaded not guilty. debbie gratz is facing 10 counts of child endangerment and assault. there were a number of angry parents in attendance for the hearing. there were about the long-term health effects of their children, after being drubbed. >>hhrf/gged. >> she will call and check on my daughter and try to act like she cared. come to find out she has been giving my child drugs all this time. >> anything can happen in

and my daughter could have fell and hit her head and have seizures. i just felt totally let down. >> police say that she put drugs and 6 c. and she has been fired from the school. the school stated that they are cooperating with the police. >> we will be right back.

>> welcome back. the city of santa clara is slipping on a big internet switch this week. off the city says that

it is the first of a country to use wireless, digital " smart meters hold on homes as channels for free city- wide outdoor y 5. the new meters send electricity and water usage reports 3 wireless network, but there's also a separate channel the provided. why fight. city officials said that using meters as internet channels is " really smart " but warned that strong privacy protection must be installed as well. >> still ahead on kron 4 morning news at 7:00 a.m.. hundreds of bolts on the new span of the bay bridge may have to be replaced. >> we will also have an update on and eight year-old girl who was shot in the leg with an aero while she was on a school trip. >> we're also watching wall

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stories we are following on this wednesday march 27th. the toll plaza at the golden gate bridge is now officially all automatic. we will have the latest on the change coming up in a live report. >> a for alarm fire breaks out over my and san francisco's bayview district, we are live on the scene. >> we are also just hours away from another historic supreme court hearing today the high court will hear the defense of marriage act. >> there is an accident on 880 and the southbound direction and the fast lane is blocked against the center divider. this vehicle shot across the lanes before he struck the divider. it is