jack: thanks for joining me today's adventure. from the columbus zoo, i'm jack hanna, hoping you'll come along next time as we go into the wild. [music] >> hasn't been the case. thank you the money trail from the deceptive acts of corruption. >> now on the kron, 4 morning news, former oakland mayor sheng thao facing federal bribery charges this morning.

what we're learning from the court documents. >> it's for tech >> plus, local and state leaders coming together ahead of anticipated mass deportations. once donald trump takes office. and local animal rescuers working around the clock to save more pets evacuated from the southern california wildfires. >> it said. good morning. thanks so much for joining us here on the kron. 4 morning news. i'm stephanie lin. >> it's saturday january the 18th we get started with a look at the weather with kathy trafton. good morning, cathy. >> good morning, stephanie. will in just a matter of minutes, the sun will rise on beautiful saturday morning. dry conditions, quiet weather, cool weather. in fact, a seasonable for this time of year to expect the kind of temperatures we're going to see today. so >> lot of areas will be in the

50's today as we take a look at not quite light yet, but we're in the middle of twilight. so we're in terrific shape. that should be just spectacular for us today. satellite imagery shows a blanket of stratus across much of the san francisco bay area. there are some areas across the marin county coastline as well as parts of the sand, the tail coastline and are showing some clearing due to a weak on shore flow of wind. so as we go through the day that pulls back toward the coastline, a little bit stratus lingering at the room county coastline, especially and also right along parts of the san mateo coastline. and then things clear and again tonight and all of a sudden seymour stratus, more gray, more clouds and more fog. there's even a dense fog advisory for parts of the san joaquin and sacramento valleys coming into the eastern cockiness traits. if you're heading in that direction, visibility could be poor temperature wise. we are mainly in the 40's. a few areas in the 30's at this

hour, stephanie. all right, kathy, thank you. our top story this morning. >> oakland's recalled mayor sheng thao now indicted on federal bribery charges. >> 7 months after the fbi agents raided her home. federal prosecutors released a 22 page indictment against how and her alleged co-conspirators kron four's dan kerman looked at the court documents. >> since the fbi raided their home last june, former oakland mayor sheng thao is maintained she was not the target of the federal investigation. but this indictment tells a different story with federal prosecutors alleging thao agreed to granting special favors an influence to members of the family that run callaway solutions in return for money for tao and her partner, andrea jones. >> examples of promises allegedly made by towns include. her agreement to purchase housing units from the company own by the dawn family. her agreement to ensure the extension of the contract. for recycling services that the city of

oakland had with one of david. and indeed, companies. in her agreement to use influence. to help appoint a high-level city official to benefit the goings business interests. in exchange. the dew was allegedly provided payments to tout and jones in various forms, including. the financing of a negative mailer campaign targeting taos, political rivals. and providing jones in town with $95,000 in direct payments. disguised as wages for a no show job. for jones with the promise of additional payments all intended to benefit both out and jones. the 22 page indictment relies on text messages, e-mails and the word of an unidentified co-conspirator. >> following taos mayoral victory in 2022, the indictment includes this text message between co-conspirator one and indeed long. rick

co-conspirator, one texted. so we may have to go to jail, but we are 100 million dollars richer, indeed. long replied, money buys everything and co-conspirator. one replied, you are right. the co-conspirator is not named or charged and legal experts say that's who defendants will go after first. you have people who cooperate with the government and say, >> for example, i was involved. and here's what went on at the time. they will attack them saying they are getting some special treatment from the federal government and then they have to look at what cooperates, what those people are saying. the indictment also relies on the transfer of payments between the defendants as often the case, the cues that the money trail. >> from their deceptive acts of corruption. while the indictment indicates payments went to taos partner jones, tell benefited because soon

after jones began receiving payment from co-conspirator, one jones paid the entirety of their rent and increased his contribution to our paid the entirety of shared bills with towel. the defendants are due to return to federal court in early february. dan kerman kron, 4 news. coverage of the story continues linet kron 4 dot com there you'll find the court documents right on our homepage. >> new this morning, the fremont police department is looking for an at-risk mother and her baby. the mother, samantha kerr owns a gomez is on your screen. she's described as 5 foot 3 with possible tattoos on her arms and back her baby is 2 year-olds. i to carranza police did not release a photo or physical description. samantha were last seen on crystal street in a beige motor home with paper plates and taped up windows if you have any information, please contact police. happening right now. the san francisco police department is searching for a stabbing suspect in the

tenderloin area. it happened friday night around 6.30, around leavenworth and ella streets. police found the victim there. he was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. the suspect left the scene of the crime. anyone with information is asked to call police. it meant serving a 40 year prison sentence for kidnapping and a vallejo woman in 2015 has pled guilty to a series of home invasions across santa clara. the new charges against matthew mueller come after he allegedly conftssed to the crimes in letters he sent from prison. the sea said police chief started the correspondence with mueller which reveal details about a assault during a home invasion in 2009 mueller faces life in prison for each offense. city and state leaders met in san francisco friday to talk about the incoming trump administration and their response to proposed mass deportations. half was lezla gooden has the details. >> affecting everything that

the trump administration has stated they plan to make mass deportations of immigrants a top priority will begin the largest deportation operation in american history. here in california, local leaders and officials are taking steps to prevent this. we are trying pass laws. >> to prepare >> cause chair of blue chip caucus has bill superintendent berman around schools. among those speaking as senator josh becker to address what can and can't be done under current state law regards to protecting immigrant communities last challenge. >> we have. >> we should great attorney general and his team were allocated additional resources and the next week or 2 attorney general to make sure that we do have he has we source this has resources. >> on friday state attorney general rob bonta announced a new bulletin to law

enforcement agencies reminding them that state law in most cases prevents them from assisting immigration enforcement in partnering with federal immigration authorities. a move welcomed by these leaders try to well >> protect check out >> he had an attorney general. >> can't the panel also provide information and resources like these red cards on what residents should do if they find themselves in direct contact with ice agents question around what should be >> aware it like amendment and other aspects. you know, if someone you know, i senator or how do you the room was filled with concerned residents and there were many questions left unanswered by the panel because they aren't sure what to fully expect with this incoming administration. >> and that was kron four's lezla gooden reporting for us.

now to the latest on the wildfires burning in los angeles county. the palisades and eaton fires killed 27 people. 30 remain missing. the flames destroyed more than 10,000 structures, mostly homes. recently the winds have died down and crews gained a lot of ground. the palisades fire in the pacific palisades is now 43% contained after burning more than 23,000 acres. the fire in altadena is 73% contained after burning more than 14,000 acres. some have been allowed to return to the evacuation zones. but tens of thousands of residents are still waiting. and take a look at this. this plane landed in hayward friday carrying more than 50 cats and dogs evacuated from the la wildfires. this is to help animal shelters in la county make space for pets lost during the wildfires. >> we're taking animals and make it. and he really can't

find their own money. >> the dogs are now at the east bay spca, humane society of sonoma county and are inhumane and another emergency flight with more adoptable dogs is planned for next week. still ahead on the kron, 4 morning news on the peninsula. this street racer involved in a deadly crash that killed these parents of 2 little girls. >> goes before a judge. >> i really thought it was going to filmed. mary's biggest profit. >> plus, time is ticking down for the clock app. how bay area influencers are reacting to the ban of tiktok. >> best be described the worst-case scenario. there must be accountability for this. >> and after the break, calls for action in monterey county after one of the world's biggest battery plant goes up in flames and forced hundreds of people to leave their homes. the health concerns stemmi

dozens of bay area firefighters are returning home. they were sent out last week in the midst of the raging blazes down south. >> members of the contra costa county strike team headed home friday morning. they were in altadena for more than a week helping southern california crews respond to the eaton fire. and firefighters in santa clara county got back home thursday night. they arrive to the west valley fire station in saratoga just before 06:00pm crews from san jose mountain view and sunnyvale were also in altadena helping to contain hot spots and help victims of the eaton. 5. all right, live look outside back here in the

bay area. quite tower in san francisco, 7.14, this and it looks like people are waking up to well, looks like a pretty cold day. cathy, what do you think? well, it's cold compared to the really warm conditions we've been experiencing in much of this month. >> but actually, the temperatures are going to be seasonable for us. so it's about what we would typically be in january. this is a view from mount tam up high as we're looking down at stratus, lots of gray across the bay area, but not everywhere. in the meantime, look at the pattern. high pressure continues to be the dominant weather feature for us. and you know what? come monday into tuesday, we see return of santa ana winds. we had quite a break in southern california this weekend. okay, that firefighters a chance to really get a handle on these fires are still raging and tried and circle them and control them. but you know what? this is going to kick up another wind event. and again, t we could see wind gusts up to 60 to 70 miles per hour. there. we also will be seeing

some santa ana winds across the bay area, not nearly as strong, though, and we don't have the same fire concerns because of all the rain and already felt we still have pretty moist fuel. so were in fairly good shape in our winds won't be nearly as strong, maybe 30 to 40 mile per hour gusts, maybe 50 in the mountains for us. but that doesn't happen until monday into tuesday. and then look what happens. the forecast model is showing not tomorrow. not that sunday, but the following sunday, the precipitation low pressure over los angeles and glory. be maybe some rain. and that's exactly what they need. they don't need a lot. they need little bit of rain. that'll be enough to help them really dampened down the fires. but we don't want much rain because even moderate rain could cause terrible problems in terms of flooding and debris flows. the ground is so hard. once fire has passed over to can burn the ground, it will feel like cement and the precipitation can't actually go into the soil and there aren't enough vegetation

out there. also, a lot of it burned. and so now that's not enough to even catch the precipitation. so in the meantime, back home, our temperatures will be average for today. our allan allan acces average of the 58 for a high in san francisco. we get 57. we'll take it. the old record. 76 degrees set back in 2021. was a big arctic plunge. a lot of cold air coming out of the arctic right across the united states. and look how it gets even colder. look how the colors the deep purple start to head southward even more. so we're seeing over the rockies. and by monday, inauguration is going to be really, really cold over washington, d.c., which, of course triggered the decision to put that inauguration inside. stephanie, back to you. kathy, thank you. >> developing in monterey county crews with the environmental protection agency pulled up after this massive fire broke out at a battery storage plant in moss landing. this fire forced hundreds of residents to evacuate and people as far

north and santa cruz were warned not to breathe the air outside crump was jeff moment explains that local officials want someone to be held accountable. >> billowing flames as tall as the smokestacks has one of the largest battery storage facilities in the world burns forcing evacuations thursday night. but on friday evening, more than 1200 of those evacuees could finally return home. yeah, be nice. this one to come and make sure everything's still in place. some people like robert jones left to the monterey area to ride out the fire wasn't too disruptive. sure, many others defied the orders and stayed put. i didn't evacuate. i just i stayed here last night. >> and went to work today. >> everyone, though, thankful there were no injuries or deaths. just a lot of smoke, but that smoke does have people asking what exactly they were breathing. it best be described as a worst-case scenario of a disaster that happened here. nobody predicted anything on this line. and this was really a

lot more than just a fire. it's really a wake-up call for this industry. monterey county supervisor, glenn church is demanding an independent investigation into the fire. he says there have been 4 fires at this power plant since 2019. there must be accountability for this and there will be accountability. the company, this truck runs the battery storage facility at the power plant and says they will look into the fire, but they're assuring people they are safe. >> we want to know to listen to residents supervisor church and his staff, other local officials. i know people have been impacted by this event and consider ways to provide assistance to them. you know, i hope everybody's, you know. >> you do well, you know, with this going on, even people, as far as activists say, they can see the flames and smoke billowing. they're hopeful things can go back to normal ice melted. i had a weird taste in my mouth afterwards. i don't know. i'd like to see that investigated. lori cruz is not convinced the air is safe and she and her neighbors want an investigation as well. they want to know more about

the plant, its safety standards and how to prevent future. >> incidents before it goes back online. if it goes back online and on, think most favorite not going back online. the resources district did put out a statement this evening saying they conducted a limited study into some of that gas that was coming from the fire. >> they say most of any toxic gas to get pushed up by the wind away from the general population. they were not able to measure any hydrochloric acid which they say could be toxic if it was there. but that death is lighter than the air itself. so most likely dead also lift up away from the population as well. reporting here in moss landing jack moment. kron 4 news. >> a deadly stabbing in vallejo marks the city's first homicide case of the new year. police say the stabbing happened after 2 friday afternoon near the intersection of lemon and 3rd street. the male victim died at the hospital. police have not yet released that person's identity. and house republicans pushed through legislation this week to block

transgender athletes from women and girls. school sports. the bill would rewrite title 9 bands, right? rather rewrite title 9 rules to ban transgender athletes from competing on teams matching their gender identity at any school receiving federal funding at the center of this legislation is former ncaa swimmer riley gaines. she's advocated against the inclusion of transgender women in the women's division. sports. >> we believe that women sports are for women. i cannot believe we have to say this, but unfortunately, we do. >> all but 2 democrats voted no on the bill calling it an example of government overreach. the bill now heads to the senate where it already has the support of president elect trump. in the south bay and other bay area. barnes and noble is closing its stores for good sunday will be the last 8 of the barnes and noble in the almaden plaza will be open according to employees. the storm was notified months ago about the closures and only management was offered employment the on the closure

day. there is an upside to all this for the book comes out there. all books are currently 75% off. >> he said something like that. you didn't think you're ever gonna see me. i was just in complete shock. >> still ahead on the kron 4 morning news, the east bay woman accusing music mogul sean diddy combs of sexually assaulting her. she's speaking out this morning. what she had to say in a one-on-one interview with news nation. and after the break, we take a look at some of the newest officers hitting the highways officers hitting the highways to keep us safe. (humming)

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race with another driver when he crashed into the car with gregory on grace period on and their 7 year-old twins inside. the parents were killed instantly. but the twin girls survived. the other driver involved faces up to 9 years in prison. a gofundme to support the tween girls has raised more than half a million dollars. chp swore in 106 new officers friday officers spent 26 weeks. that's about half a year training to prepare for emergencies. disaster relief and public safety challenges. 25% of the graduating class will be assigned to la county as the area continues to face. devastating wild fires. >> the mare looks forward to defending yourself against these charges, showing that there is, in fact, evidence. >> still ahead on the kron, 4 morning news, 7 months after the fbi raided her home, we call oakland mayor sheng thao faces federal bribery charges this morning. we have the latest details of the indictment. plus in the east

bay, a former police officer pleads guilty to abusing his power collecting trophies from scenes of violence. new this morning, the disturbing evidence against him.

>> well, listen to that wild scene outside of kron 4 building here station on the embarcadero in san francisco last night, some coyotes decided to serenade right

there in front of street. >> or maybe they were singing to each other, trying get our attention, put them on the news. well, that certainly worked. >> these animals are native to san francisco and it also happens to be their mating season. so you may see them out more frequently. if you're in san francisco, local animal care and control says the animals are usually not aggressive and people should not be alarmed. if you see them, if you see them, but you should be aware that they are out there so never feed wild animals. keep your dogs on a leash and your cats indoors to keep everybody safe. alright, 7.29 this morning. we continue our news coverage with a look at the forecast with kathy trafton. hi, kathy. hey, you know, it was friday night. those guys are out. there coyote to have a time. got my dogs got pretty excited when they heard that video last night. >> for us, it's another beautiful saturday. the sun has risen and we are seeing a blanket of stratus. so these are low clouds and a lot of his not actually touching the

ground. but the view is just lovely. and in san francisco, we will see again this day forecast with lots of fog and some clouds in stratus for the next few days. and and then things change on monday. but here is to stratus. this is the view from mount tam up ice looking down at the stratus. and now here's a view from the transamerica pyramid looking up underneath from the stratus. and that's the color of the day. it's gray, at least until it burns off because it will burn off we'll see some sunshine this afternoon in many spots across the bay area. it will be seasonable in terms of temperatures this afternoon, which means mainly in the 50's and 60's and things will change on monday and tuesday because the santa ana winds return with some gusty offshore winds. so temperatures at this hour as chilly as in the 30's. 35 in pittsburgh. 39 in fairfield as warm as in the 48 and san francisco. 50 degrees right now in san jose. we're warming up very nicely. here are the

forecast highs about where you would expect this time of year. 57 san francisco 50's 62 in santa rosa. so it will be beautiful again. here's our look ahead. we can again, this stratus in the morning starts to burn off. looking for a beautiful weekend and then those winds return on monday. more on that coming up, stephanie. all right. thank you. >> in developing news, all 4 people named in the indictments of oakland mayor, which include a former oakland mayor sheng thao appeared before a federal judge on friday was rob nesbitt was in the courtroom when it happened. >> it was a packed courtroom in oakland with sheng thao, andre jones, david and and do do all present with their attorneys. we heard from lawyers, but the accused are staying silent. 24 hours after the federal indictment was announced listing the charges against sheng thao. the former oakland mayor appeared before a judge pleading not guilty and saying very little her attorney jeffs. i went on the defense on her behalf. today's indictment and the press conference that was held by

the government. >> earlier this morning was successful and grabbing headlines. but what it did not do, we serve the ends of justice. the federal charges accusing talent, her partner, andre jones, and accepting bribery money from recycling company owners, david and indeed toowong came 7 months after federal agents raided the home of talent. jones. >> side questions. the timing of the indictment against his client fresh off a recall. the mayor looks forward to defending yourself against these charges showing that there is, in fact, no evidence to support these charges. and we will look forward to doing that in the courtroom. if found guilty. all 4 listed in the indictment could each face up to 30 years in prison. jones requested a court-appointed lawyer, any comments or on the charges against him, ignoring reporters on his way out of the courthouse. indeed, attorney sent a statement saying, quote, the allegations are baseless and being fanned by nothing more than gossip and supposition stitched together by the fabrications and delusions of those who lack all fundamental credibility. the lawyer for

his father, david, was that a separate statement saying, quote, mr. de denies wrongdoing and will vigorously defend these allegations in court. he looks forward to prevailing in this case and continuing his decades of service, philanthropy and devotion to our community and the bay area town surrendered her passport to authorities and was told by the judge not to leave the northern and eastern district of california. her next court date is scheduled for february 6th reporting in the newsroom. i'm rob nesbitt. kron. 4 news. >> and we learn more about the family and their connections to city leaders after the fbi raid on their homes last june that family owns oakland's recycling service, california waste solutions. they claim to be the largest recycling company in northern california with 300 workers. the drawings appear to know politicians at every level and he'd long social media is full of photos of him with a number of politicians, including former mayor thao, her former opponent lauren taylor from a congresswoman barbara lee and governor gavin newsom as well.

the of the vietnamese business association, which david long chairs also organized a trip to vietnam in 2023. how did attend that trip as mayor of oakland? our coverage of the story continues online at kron 4 dot com. and there you'll find the full 22 page indictment right on our homepage. chp is investigating a deadly freeway shooting in san jose. investigators say they found a driver shot in the head along to 80 monday night. the car was found crashed in the center divide just north of de anza boulevard. it's not clear what led to the shooting or if police have any suspects. the chp is asking anyone with information or about the crash or the shooting to please get in touch. well, randi, a police officer eric rhambo pleaded guilty this week to federal charges of conspiracy and deprivation of rights admitting to collecting so-called trophies from crime scenes. prosecutors say roundball he collected ammunition from crime scenes and even to make a flag of

sorts. well, was part of a larger fbi investigation into a group of officers accused of excessive force and civil rights violations. robbo along with 2 other officers are accused of exchanging disturbing text messages bragging about their actions. and we're told even kept momentos from their arrest. well, those co-defendants will face trial. in march 12 rumbo accepted a plea deal to avoid y woman accusing sean diddy combs of sexually assaulting her is speaking out. we first told you about this last year when ashley part him filed a lawsuit against combs for an alleged assault in orinda back in 2018, a warning that her account of the incident are disturbing. >> i heard a bunch of people coming down the stairs. it was sean combs. and a whole bunch of people who just busted the door. and just a boy stirs

manner and he said something like. but you didn't think you're ever gonna see me. you know, i was just in complete shock and frozen. what happened next? he. basically started. mean, mean, with human trafficking. and that they could take me anywhere. and some me. >> parham says she reported the incident to the contra costa county sheriff's officer in the police and walnut creek. police. the sheriff's office claimed or other called the claims unfounded. walnut creek police declined any involvement in this case. and we have yet to hear back from orinda police. in developing

news. the supreme court decided friday to not stop the tiktok ban. the high court upheld the law that is set to ban the popular app tomorrow unless the china-based company sells the app to an american buyer. we spoke with a professor of media, san jose state about what could happen next. >> it doesn't mean that, you know, if you're already a tiktok user, you can't use the platform. but what it does mean that eventually if things do not change, that app is going to let out. if you are a content creator and you want to save your videos, you should do that right now. go to the app. good the to the top and downloaded videos. if you want to save them. that option may not be available after sunday. and of course, if your apple or google, i mean the way today to find out you can get away with it. and then on monday, you're okay. i mean, there's going to be all kinds of you know, weekend discussions about whether they actually pull it off. on

sunday or is wait one more day to see if they can maybe. had this a brief reprieve, at least. >> that's where providers like apple and google and oracle. the cloud computing from that host. tiktok could face huge funds from the justice department for defying the law. if the trump administration chooses to enforce it, companies could be fined $5,000 per user. and with the apps 170 american million american users, you're talking about 850 billion dollars worth of fines. meanwhile, area influencers who rely on the app for income say they've been in denial about the ban until now. kron 4 sarah stinson brings us their reactions. >> i caught up with several bay area influencers who say they found the most success on tiktok and with it on the brink of being banned, they're worried about their livelihood come i-95 used to work in sustainability and then i thought, you know, this is a new passion of mine. you see what happened just die full after going viral on tiktok

andrew john de los santos now works full-time posting on social media about new restaurants, events and parks in san francisco. but he's feeling uneasy now that the supreme court has upheld its decision to ban the app. >> i really thought it was going to be a hail mary and someone's going to say that. but is is really looking pretty slam into time runs out for tiktok de los santos met up with bay area influencers. >> carol correa's and micaela tensor who share the same sentiment think a lot of people are grieving and i just feeling. uncertain. i was really in denial this entire week. and then today to set in and i've been very sad. the 3 meeting at macdill, the senior dog shelter in sf a nonprofit tense or has post about recently on her page. mckayla wine style. it's gone viral. couple times on tiktok. people have even come in and adopted from seeing my videos. and that has just been my biggest

achievement for me. i feel like beyond any of the money. >> they're not paying me to promote them. it's just been something i love to do. influencers say if tiktok gone, they'll focus their energy on social media apps like youtube or instagram, but it won't be the same. i definitely like the tiktok algorithm better than instagrams. i feel like it helps show people more locally and more of just your interest. i think tiktok itself has a great community like it's so different from instagram. east bay influencer novi. mitchell is also anxiously waiting to see the fate of tiktok. she's found success hosting and posting brunches at restaurants in the bay area. one thing about redskins, it's all about connecting with this bomb on the hawks since the impending tiktok ban has been threatened since last year. many influencers are holding out hope that it will be saved while others say the harms done see what biggest i think a lot of brands and a lot of influencers because of this back and forth. i just not

going to trust it. so it's the damage has been done. it looks like tiktok will be going dark on sunday unless president biden intervenes immediately. of course, with the next administration going into office on monday. we'll just have to see what happens. >> i'm sara stinson reporting in san francisco. back to you. >> still ahead on the kron, 4 morning news neighbors in southern california begin the emotional process of returning home after the deadly wildfires.

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lid. keeping the particulate matter closer to the ground, then we would like so again, here is a stratus after saying some areas of clearing. now this afternoon, we will see temperatures about where you would expect this time of year. that would mean 50's and 60's mid 50's in san francisco marina district. 54 degrees. and then as you head toward the coastline. elder, not a 56 degrees in very similar along the coastline right along the bay, the bay shoreline. 57 in burlingame and in millbrae. 58 degrees in maywood city. as you start to head south of men and 60 in mountain view and you get down toward santa clara valley and we're in the 63 zone from santa's a milpitas to santa clara and the east bay also capturing some, though, 30's for afternoon highs, low 60's at hayward 60 degrees. 61 for linda. 62 for concord heading up to sonoma county this weekend or napa county, 60% for napa. 61 for sonoma and 61

in nevada with temperatures right along the county coastline in the 50's mp point maze at 58 degrees. so here's a look ahead. not a drop of rain for the next 7 days. it's a lovely weekend. lots of sunshine. temperatures don't very much whether you're at the coast or inland by the bay. so these we have very steady as she goes. but we're still looking for rain now. the latest from the climate prediction center shows we are now out of the drier than normal zone. we're forecasting about normal precipitation, which means we're going to get some at least that's the plan. so here's a look at the forecast model showing again a bit of an offshore flow starting in for us on two's monday and tuesday and also for southern california. much more dramatic in southern california. we get 30 to 40 mile per hour winds maybe gusting to 50. they get 60 to 70 mile per hour gusts. but look, as we head a little further into next weekend, not this weekend. next weekend. and my goodness gracious. it

looks to me as though we're going to get a big trough and elongated area of low pressure and it's going to be still circling right around california. southern california, bringing hopefully some light rain to los angeles. stephanie, i hopefully some good news there. thank you, kathy. people who to evacuate their homes due to wildfire. our snow slowly making their way back in southern california. >> the palisades fire destroyed more than 5,000 structures and left so many more displaced those in the palace sites palisades fire zone are growing frustrated. they say because they're still waiting to go back home. >> then we had to check on the house. we have no power and really don't know what the inside looks like at this point. a mystery to me pay. smokey was left without a place, actually had to go into ucla emergency housing. i felt very down today. i have a lot of friends who lost everything. so it's very mixed to say. white house is standing and there's are gone

extremely hard. >> for me to live here in the eye knowing i i feel like i feel due to some respect. >> houses fire continues to burn. is cal fire reports more than 23,000 acres? it's grown to more than 23,000 acres and is at 43% containment this morning. and as we continue to hear stories of resilience and compassion and mid the fires reporter jonathan only over introduces us to a 10 year-old boy serving as a symbol of positivity and hope. >> when the winds started howling through eaton canyon the morning of january 7th, the roberts family had no idea their lives were about to change forever. the sky was really it was isn't typical. jericka roberts says it was her 16 year-old son gavin, who first smelled smoke. when i walked out the door, it was right there. you can see it from the lawn and it was blowing right towards our house. at the rate, the wind is blowing. >> i just i knew we had to go with only minutes to escape

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features all-new, larger than live animal lanterns, showcasing wildlife and conservation guests can explore the nile river. meet barnyard animals, hiked a mountain peaks and travel back in time to see dinosaurs. the oakland zoo recommends getting your tickets early for the best prices. happening this weekend, we honor the legacy of doctor martin luther king junior. a number of folks expected to participate in the national day of service. join community volunteer events including park maintenance, habitat, restoration and guided walks. this is video from a few days ago and this is all part of a chance to give back and celebrate doctor king's life and impact the city of san francisco urges the community to bring friends and family for a meaningful way to start the new year and make mlk mlk day a day on not a day off. coming up next 8, a bombshell in oakland's political scandal. we call oakland mayor sheng thao know faces federal bribery charges. 7 months. >> after the fbi raid on her

home. what we know about the court documents involved. >> we're here with right there me. >> plus, a surprise landing in the bay area. more than 50 cats and dogs evacuated from the la wildfires. we've got more details on this rescue mission and how you can help. plus, a familiar face returns to our newscast here. how this former news anchor is saving animals through his special nonprofit flying tails rescue. those stories coming p on the kron. 4 morning news.

>> hasn't been the case. the cute. but the money >> the deceptive acts of aggression. now on the kron 4 morning news, former oakland mayor sheng thao facing federal bribery charges this morning. what we're learning from the court documents. plus local and state leaders coming together ahead of anticipated mass deportations. once donald trump takes office. and local animal rescuers working around the clock to save more pets evacuated from the southern california wildfires. good morning. thank you so much for joining us here on the kron. 4

morning news. i'm stephanie lin. >> it's saturday january the 18th. we start with a look at the weather with kathy trafton. good morning, cathy. good morning, stephanie. it's saturday morning weekend is our oyster. we're going to have great weekend. least 11 will cooperating. so we some low clouds and fog, some stratus and parts of the bay area this morning. as you wake up, it might be awfully grey. another great everywhere. so some areas already seeing some sunshine to travel across golden gate bridge. you can see that the fog is lifting. the stratus is still there. and a lot of this fog burn off. but again, not everywhere along the coastline could linger, especially along the county coastline in parts of the san mateo county coastline. but the fog blankets the entire san francisco bay for the most part. and you pulls away for the daytime and then the clouds and fog are likely to return again tonight around sunset. you really start see them fill in the bay. so it's going to be on again off again in terms of temperatures right now as warm as 50 degrees. and

that's in san jose. we're seeing some numbers still in this and the 60's. excuse me, the 30's. 39 in pittsburgh right now. 38 in brentwood and 39 degrees and fairfield. 36 calistoga. so a bit chilly in some spots, but that warm up soon enough. those temperatures off a close to normal. speaking in san francisco. 57 degrees is the forecast high average for this date and be 58. so we're just about spot on. 76 is the old record set back in 19. 22 so air quality today. good to moderate. high pressure continues in control and that puts a lid on and particulate matter. so some areas i'm going to see just moderate air quality. but weather headline show that blanket stratus starting out and then we start to pull back and we get lots of sunshine this afternoon. should the absolute temperatures about where you'd expect this time of year with some gusty offshore winds returning on monday and santa ana winds coming here also

down to southern california much stronger winds down in the south. stephanie, kathy, thank you. our top story this morning, oakland's recall mayor sheng thao now indicted on federal bribery charges. >> 7 months after the fbi agents raided her home. federal prosecutors released a 22 page indictment against how and her alleged co-conspirators prefers dan kerman looked at the court documents. >> since the fbi raided their home last june, former oakland mayor sheng thao is maintained she was not the target of the federal investigation. but this indictment tells a different story with federal prosecutors alleging thao agreed to granting special favors an influence to members of the family that run callaway solutions in return for money for tao and her partner, andrea jones. >> examples of promises allegedly made by towns include. her agreement to e% purchase housing units from the company own by the dawn family. her agreement to

ensure the extension of the contract. for recycling services that the city of oakland had with one of david. and indeed, companies. in her agreement to use influence. to help appoint a high-level city official to benefit the goings business interests. in exchange. the dew was allegedly provided payments to tout and jones various forms, including. the financing of a negative mailer campaign targeting house political rivals. and providing jones in town with $95,000 in direct payments. disguised as wages for a no show job. for jones with the promise of additional payments all intended to benefit both out and jones. the 22 page indictment relies on text messages, e-mails and the word of an unidentified co-conspirator. >> following taos mayoral victory in 2022, the

indictment includes this text message between co-conspirator one and indeed long where co conspirator one texted. so we may have to go to jail, but we are 100 million dollars richer, indeed. long replied, money buys everything and co-conspirator. one replied, you are right. the co-conspirator is not named or charged and legal experts say that's who defendants will go after first. you have people. >> who cooperate with the government and say, for example, i was involved. and here's what went on at the time. they will attack them saying they are getting some special treatment from the federal government and then they have to look at what cooperates, what those people are saying. the indictment also relies on the transfer of payments between the defendants as often the case, the cues that the money trail. >> from their deceptive acts of corruption. while the indictment indicates payments went to taos partner jones,

tell benefited because soon after jones began receiving payment from co-conspirator, one jones paid the entirety of their rent and increased his contribution to our paid the entirety of shared bills with tao. the defendants are due to return to federal court in early february. dan kerman kron, 4 news. >> and our coverage of this story continues online at kron 4 dot com there you'll find the court documents right on the homepage. and new this morning, the fremont police department is looking for and asked risk mother and her baby. they're both missing the mother. samantha carranza gomez is on your screen. she is described as 5 foot 3 with possible tattoos on her arms and back her baby is 2 year-olds. i tucker ons a police did not release a photo or physical description. samantha is i do were last seen on christie's street in a beige motor home with paper plates and taped up windows.

now, if you have any information, please contact police. well happening right now, the san francisco police department is searching for a stabbing suspect in the tenderloin area. it happened friday night around 6.30, around leavenworth and ellis streets. police found the victm there. he was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. the suspect left the scene of the crime. anyone with information is asked to please call police. the man serving a 40 year prison sentence for kidnapping and a vallejo woman in 2015 has pled guilty to a series of home invasions across santa clara. the new charges against matthew mueller come after he allegedly confessed to the crimes in letters he sent from prison. the seaside police chief started the correspondence with mueller which revealed reveal details about a assault during a home invasion in 2009 mueller faces life in prison for each offense. city and state leaders met in san francisco

friday to talk about the incoming trump administration and their response to proposed mass deportations lezla gooden has the details. >> affecting everything all. the trump administration has stated they plan to make mass deportations of immigrants a top priority will begin the largest deportation operation in american history. here in california, local leaders and officials are taking steps to prevent this. we are trying pass laws. >> to prepare >> means i wasn't that chair of latino caucus has boomers and around schools. among those speaking as senator josh becker to address what can and can't be done under current state law regards to protecting immigrant communities last challenge. >> we have we should great attorney general and his team were allocated additional resources the next week or 2

attorney general to make sure that we have he has resources and this has resources. >> on friday state attorney general rob bonta announced a new bulletin to law enforcement agencies reminding them that state law in most cases prevents them from assisting immigration enforcement in partnering with federal immigration authorities. a move welcomed by these leaders try to well >> for checks check out >> he had an attorney general. >> can't the panel also provide information and resources like these red cards on what residents should do if they find themselves in direct contact with ice agents question around what ph d. >> where it like amendment and other aspects. you know, if

someone you know it is not funded or how do you the room was filled with concern residents and there were many questions left unanswered by the panel because they aren't sure what to fully expect with this incoming administration. >> and that was kron four's lets the good reporting for us. and now to the latest on the wildfires burning in los angeles county. the palisades in eaton fires killed 27 people. 30 remain missing. the flames destroyed more than 10,000 structures, mostly homes. recently the winds have died down and crews gained a lot of ground. the palisades fire is now 43% contained after burning more than 23,000 acres. the eden fire is 73% contained after burning more than 14,000 acres. some of allowed to return to the evacuation zones. but tens of thousands of residents are still waiting. and take a look at this. this plane landed in hayward friday carrying more than 50 cats and dogs evacuated from the la wildfires. the effort works to help animal shelters in los angeles county impacted by the disaster.

>> and he really can't find their own money. >> the dogs are now at the east bay spca, humane society of sonoma county and are inhumane and other emergency flight with adoptable dogs is planned for next week. still ahead on the kron, 4 morning news on the peninsula. a street racer involved in a deadly crash that killed these parents of 2 little girls goes before a judge. >> i really thought it was going to be film areas. crossed. >> plus, time is ticking down for tiktok how bay area influencers are reacting to the ban of the popular app. and after the break, a former news acres saving animals through his non-profit flying tails. rescue. we speak ken wayne live about his latest

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(vo) you can. visit wellsfargo.com/getfargo. >> alright, 13 this morning live. look outside at the golden gate bridge. looks like a bit of a grey drive for folks who are heading out there right now. cathy, it is a great saturday. so it's ok, you know, it's really great to take a look from the berkeley hills. it really hasn't cleared out much. we have side some stratus to areas of fog, some low clouds. >> it's just still gray there. but it does start to clear out most areas this afternoon. so should be beautiful with mostly sunny skies. but a few areas of fog will stick around

on the coastline. in the meantime, we are looking, of course, at wind conditions and also looking for rain. so let's run the forecast model and you'll see start to see offshore flow of wind come monday into tuesday. that's for us with gusts. maybe 35 45 miles per hour. and in los angeles, yes, another santa ana event, stronger for them and for us. and they don't need that. they've had a weekend to handle on the fires before winds kick up again. so here's thursday. and here's into next weekend. a look here. some not tomorrow, but some rain a week from tomorrow looks like a light rain counter clockwise circulation indicating low pressure right there across southern california. we can see some light rain. that's exactly what we need. we don't need a whole lot of rain. temperatures here today about where they ought to be down. expects 58 degrees in san francisco. we get 57 spent temperatures. my goodness gracious, a huge plunge of

cold arctic air this weekend. those one across the rockies and great plains stretching down to the deep south. we're really fortunate that by monday at noon, you know what happens then? monday at noon washington, d.c., that's the inauguration. the transfer of power happens. whether or not there's enough taken at noon on monday and it's going to be below freezing 17 degrees. and that's say to the inauguration indoors. but across the nation, wintery mix of conditions in some areas. >> and some rain and sleet and kron 4 will know our next guest. well, he's the founder of the nonprofit flying tails, animal rescue, which transports animals of all kinds to get the help they need. former kron 4 anchor ken wayne joins us back here on kron 4, live to talk all about it. good morning to you, ken.

>> good morning, stephanie. good to see you again. great to see you, too, sir. first of first of all, catch us up on how you're doing. >> busy. i think i'm busier than when i was working with you guys so good. saying a lot go go so we've been doing a lot with our animal rescue full. a lot of animals this past summer, a lot of wildlife in particular and forth to southern california lot picking up all kinds of, you know, bobcat coyote, puppies owls. we few 37 bats to bakersfield. wow. i mean, in each one of those trips has an amazing story behind it. and that's part of what we do. we we rescue animals, but we tell the stories of why they had to be moved to background and, you know, help educate people. what's going on in california with wildlife and domestic animals. invest just incredible. now. >> walk us through what inspired this work. i know you and i conversations about this back when you were working here at kron 4. but for viewers who might not know what inspired you to put it in, you know, embark on this journey to do this.

>> well, when i first started 2018 kron, i came across rescue needed to happen is to bear. comes up in south lake tahoe that needed to get down to san diego county to spend the winter because mother had been hit by a car in your post, a county. so i flew through them down and then talking to a news director that said, i think this would make a really good story. and i have gopro's in that plane and all that stuff. so he agreed and we ran it people really reacted to it in a good way. >> and so i kept doing it. and then it got to a point where i wanted to do more. i enjoyed my career at kron 4 in my 30 plus years in bay area news. and i had kind of achieve my goal of one day being an anchor, the station in san francisco really proud of that and grateful for that. but this was something different. and it really touched my heart. i just really get a lot of emotional satisfaction out of these trips. yeah, and we

certainly miss you, by the seeing you in the hallways. see missing you on air. >> and so tell us to about, you know, the latest with the organization. i hear that you've expanded quite a bit, which is exciting. >> yeah. in the few months we've added 4 more pilots and 4 more planes that are flying or so we can respond a lot quicker. 2 more locations in a timely manner to get the animals out of situations that they need to be moved from. so, you know, again, we're talking about dogs and cats and all kinds of wildlife, anything that will fit in the senate. you know, they're small single engine plane. so we can carry a tune. you 100 pound animal, we have to back seat out all this stuff. and you know, that's it. we just move them all over the place and work a lot of good agencies. sonoma county, wildlife, rescue, pets, lifeline here, sonoma other groups across california to move these animals and now they're starting to know they

can. they can call us so we get more calls because we've jobs for them before. they're great. fully appreciated. it doesn't cost them anything. so they're they're happy to have us. we do as much we can to help. >> that's incredible. now we understand you're also planning a benefit of sorts to help with all of this. >> right. so february 6, it's a thursday night at the hanna center in sonoma were having our first fundraiser to help support all of these efforts saying that it's gonna be a lot of fun. we have. we're going testimonials and some tributes and some really good video clips to show some of the rescues. but as kind of an added. plus, we're going to have a frank sinatra, the tribute concert with the guy and he does killer. frank sinatra show. and you didn't know, frank sinatra was a big lover. so there isn't a loose connection between people are doing here, but we're just trying to a good time so we can you can get all the information on our web site at fine tales dot.

>> or org? yeah. sounds like a great event to and a great way to raise awareness about some of the important work that you're doing to save animal lives. so what are some of the other ways that people can get involved? are you still and and working on putting together videos of although the great work you guys are doing as well. >> yeah, absolutely. in fact, last night we just got back from a trip. we have first airlift. if you want to call it that we have 5 planes find out van nuys and we picked up dozen dogs from los angeles, animal services. and these were big dogs. so it was it took a lot of planes are all they're all, you know, 70 pounds. plus, for the most part. and so we have some of the dogs flow here to sonoma where pence lifeline took them in and then some of them were flown to sacramento. we are actually picked up by the nevada humane society, which sent drove them up to reno. so we did all that. it turned into a much longer they day than we expected, just organizing and getting almost dogs into the traits inside

the airplanes. plus, we had big hit when coming back. and, you know, the winds have been the big short stories in the californian spread of these fires. so, you know, flying in those conditions in small planes can be a challenge. but everybody made it up. got all the animals delivered safely made it home, which is what we're worried about. everything worked out. and then we have video of all of this to be posting that today on our website details dot or with certain links to social media sites. ok, wonderful, as and are less. 20 seconds here. i saw the web site that people can also sign up to be a pilot. >> and work for the organization. >> right, right. we are looking for pilots all over california. so it's if they would like to help out. there's a great deal of satisfaction in doing this. i can't tell you how much all of these pilots yesterday. first time we've not got to meet together, face to face and just good bunch of people who really enjoy helping out and got it and showing the positive aspects of general aviation. when you see those little planes buzzing around in the sky, you know, some of

them are doing some really good work in and getting things done and helping out people that really need their help. so they're just really good people and anybody who wants to participate can go on our website. there's a signup sheet for the e-mail and then it will get. we'll get back to start. start getting flying some animals for all right. wonderful can win. founder flying tails animal rescue. thank you so much and great to see you. >> you to me. take care. you >> you to me. take care. you ry excited about saving big

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swore in 106 new officers on friday. they spent 26 weeks. that's half a year training to prepare for emergencies, disaster relief and public safety challenges. 45% of the graduating class will be assigned to los angeles county. has the area works to recover from the recent wildfires? >> the mare looks forward to defending yourself against these charges, showing that there is, in fact, evidence. >> still ahead on the kron, 4 morning news, 7 months after the fbi raid on her home, we called oakland mayor sheng thao faces federal bribery charges this morning. we have details of the indictment. plus in the east bay, a former police officer pleads guilty to abusing his power and collecting trophies from scenes of violence. new this morning, the disturbing

>> a wild scene outside of kron 4 last night in san francisco. check these guys out. some coyotes decided to serenade us right here on front street where our station is located may be trying to get our attention and put them on the news, which they were quite successful at doing. these animals are native to san francisco. and it does also happened to be their mating season. so you might see them out more frequently. san francisco animal care and control says the animals are usually not aggressive and people should not be alarmed if they see them. but you should be aware. but the coyotes do live in the city. also never feed wild animals. keep your dogs on a leash and your cats indoors. so everybody stay safe. 8.30, this morning. welcome back to the kron. 4 morning news. i'm stephanie lin. we start off this half hour with a look at

your forecast with kathy trafton. kathy, i stephanie, i like the idea of the saturday friday night saturday from the coyotes. >> let's now take a look at the status of this is because there's awful lot of gray right across the bay area, not everywhere, but many areas. when you wake up, you're going to see gray. so here we are looking down on the stratus from atop mount tam a pious and now we're looking at the berkeley hills. it's all socked in lots of grey there. you know, we're just actually >> cleared out. it's at the coastline. half moon bay, a beautiful start to our saturday. so here we are looking at the transamerica pyramid. and here are your weather headlines that blanketed morning stratus. we'll start to clear away it burns off. we get lots afternoon sunshine. so it will be beautiful this afternoon. beautiful this morning. if you like gray seasonable temperatures. so temperatures about where they ought to we've been going with really warm temperatures this month and very sunny skies. now we're back toward a normal scenario for us and gusty offshore winds return on monday into tuesday.

temperatures right now mainly in the 40's across the bay area. so warm up into the 50's to low 60's here. the forecast highs for you 50's to low 60 61 livermore and in antioch, 60 oakland and 61 degrees in novato 3 day forecast showing a okay again. a mixture of fog in the morning. some sunshine in the afternoons. and then again, the gusty winds on monday. stephanie. >> all right, kathy, thank you. and developing news on friday, the fbi announced former oakland mayor sheng thao and 4 others face federal bribery charges. the suspect appeared before a federal judge on friday. kron four's rob nesbitt was in the courtroom when it happened. >> it was a packed courtroom in oakland with sheng thao, andre jones, david and and do do all present with their attorneys. we heard from lawyers, but the accused are staying silent. 24 hours after the federal indictment was announced listing the charges against sheng thao. the former oakland mayor appeared before a judge pleading not guilty

and saying very little her attorney jeffs. i went on the defense on her behalf. today's indictment and the press conference that was held by the government. >> earlier this morning was successful and grabbing headlines. but what it did not do, we serve the ends of justice. the federal charges accusing talent, her partner, andrea jones and accepting bribery money from recycling company owners, david and indeed, along came 7 months after federal agents raided the home of talent, jones. >> psi questions. the timing of the indictment against his client fresh off a recall. the mayor looks forward to defending yourself against these charges showing that there is, in fact, evidence to support these charges. and we will look forward to doing that in the courtroom. if found guilty. all 4 listed in the indictment could each face up to 30 years in prison. jones requested a court-appointed lawyer, any comments or on the charges against him, ignoring reporters on his way out of the courthouse. indeed, wong's attorney sent a statement saying, quote, the allegations are baseless and being fanned

by nothing more than gossip and supposition stitched together by the fabrications and delusions of those who lack all fundamental credibility. the lawyer for his father, david, was that a separate statement saying, quote, mr. de wilde denies wrongdoing and will vigorously defend these allegations in court. he looks forward to prevailing in this case and continuing his decades of service, philanthropy and devotion to our community and the bay area town surrendered her passport to authorities and was told by the judge not to leave the northern and eastern district of california. her next court date is scheduled for february 6th reporting in the newsroom. i'm rob nesbitt kron. 4 news. >> and we learn more about that wong family and their connections to city leaders after the fbi raid on their homes last june. that family owns oakland's recycling service, california waste solutions. they claim to be the largest recycling company in northern california witho 300 workers. that was a pure no politicians at every level. and it social media is full of photos with him with multiple politicians, including tao her

former opponent, lauren taylor from a congresswoman barbara lee and governor gavin newsom. the vietnamese business association, which david long chairs also organized a trip to vietnam in 2023, how it ended that with trip when she served as mayor. our coverage of the story continues online kron 4 dot com. and there you'll find the full 22 page indictment right on our homepage. chp is investigating a deadly freeway shooting in san jose. investigators say they found a driver shot in the head along to 80 monday night. the car was found crashed in the center divide just north of de anza boulevard. it's not clear what lead up to the shooting or if police have any suspects. the chp is asking anyone with information to please give them a call. we're adding a police officer. eric rhambo pleaded guilty this week to federal charges of conspiracy admitting to collecting trophies from crime scenes. prosecutors say robot collected ammunition from crime scenes, even using some to make a flag. this all part

of a larger fbi investigation into a group of officers accused of excessive force and civil rights violations. evidence shows rhambo along with 2 other officers exchanged disturbing text messages bragging about their actions and even kept momentos from their arrests. well, most co-defendants face trial in march. he accepted a plea deal to avoid the trial. and new this morning, the antioch police department, they've arrested 3 suspects caught stealing $2000 with a beauty products from sephora. the group was spotted by a helicopter from the contra costa county sheriff's office at the slender ranch shopping center wednsday night. police say the suspects stuffed make up into their purses and left without ping their vehicle was impounded anone suspect was found hiding a nearby store. all 3 people were arrested on moulton, the multiple felony theft charges. the east bay woman accusing sean diddy combs of sexually assaulting her is speaking out. we first told you about

this last year when ashley part have filed a lawsuit against combs for an alleged assault in orinda back in 2018. >> a warning that her account of this incident are disturbing. >> i heard a bunch of people coming down the stairs. it was sean combs. and a whole bunch of people who just busted the door. and just a boy stirs manner and he said something like. but you think you're ever going to see me. you know, i was just in complete shock and frozen. what happened next? he. basically started. mean, mean, with human trafficking. and that

they could take me anywhere. and some me. >> parham said she reported the incident to the contra costa county sheriff's officer in the police and walnut creek. police. the sheriff's office called the claims unfounded. wannacry. police declined any involvement in this case. we have yet to hear back from orinda police. in developing news, the supreme court decided friday to not stop that tiktok ban. the high court upheld the law that is set to ban the popular app tomorrow unless the china-based company sells the app to an american buyer. we spoke with a professor of media, san jose state about what could happen next. it doesn't mean that. >> you know, if you're already a tiktok user, you can't use the platform. but what it does mean that eventually if things do not change, that app is going to let you out. if you are a content creator and you want to save your videos, you could do that right now. go to the app. go to the free dot to the top and downloaded videos.

if you want to save them. that option may not be available after sunday in a course. if your apple or google, i mean the way today to find out you can get away with it. and then on monday, you're okay. i mean, there's going to be all kinds of you weekend discussions about whether they actually pull it off. on sunday or is wait one more day to see if they can maybe. had this a brief reprieve, at least. >> extra providers like apple and google and oracle. the cloud computing from that host tiktok could face huge funds from the justice department for defying the law. if the trump administration enforces it, companies could be fined $5,000 per user. and with the apps 170 million american users as an estimated 850 billion dollars in fines. meanwhile, the area influencers who arrived who rely on the app for income are responding to news about the upcoming ban. kron 4 sarah stinson reports i caught up with several bay area influencers who say they found

the most success on tiktok and with it on the brink of being banned, they're worried about their livelihood come i-95 used to work in sustainability and then i thought, you know, this is a new passion of mine. >> i mean, to see what happens if it's just full after going viral on tiktok andrew john de los santos now works full-time posting on social media about new restaurants, events and parks in san francisco. but he's feeling uneasy now that the supreme court has upheld its decision to ban the app. >> i really thought it was going to be a hail mary and someone's going to say that. but is is really looking pretty slam into time runs out for tiktok de los santos met up with bay area influencers. >> carol correa's and micaela tensor who share the same sentiment think a lot of people are grieving and i just feeling. uncertain. i was really in denial this entire week. and then today to set in and i've been very sad. the 3

meeting at macdill, the senior dog shelter in sf a nonprofit tense or has post about recently on her page. mckayla wine style. it's gone viral. couple times on tiktok. people have even come in and adopted from seeing my videos. and that has just been my biggest achievement for me. i feel like beyond any of the money. >> they're not paying me to promote them. it's just been something i love to do. influencers say if tiktok gone, they'll focus their energy on social media apps like youtube or instagram, but it won't be the same. i definitely like the tiktok algorithm better than instagrams. i feel like it helps show people more locally and more of just your interest. i think tiktok itself has a great community like it's so different from instagram. east bay influencer novi. mitchell is also anxiously waiting to see the fate of tiktok. she's found success hosting and posting brunches at restaurants in the bay area. one thing about brett it all about connecting

with this bomb on the since the impending tiktok ban has been threatened since last year. many influencers are holding out hope that it will be saved while others say the harms done see what biggest crossed. think a lot of brands and a lot of influencers because of this back and forth. i just not going to trust it. so it's the damage has been done. it looks like tiktok will be going dark on sunday unless president biden intervenes immediately. of course, with the next administration going into office on monday. we'll just have to see what happens. >> i'm sara stinson reporting in san francisco. back to you. >> coming up in weather, a return of the santa ana winds return of the santa ana winds and a chance of p

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>> all right. welcome back. a 44 this morning live look outside at the transamerica building in san francisco. looking like a good day to have your jacket on. if you plan to for storm this morning in the city. >> a good day to have your jacket on a good day to wear layers. we're going to tell the story in terms of live cams. we saw the transamerica pyramid with the clouds above. now we're standing on top of mount tam a pious. we've got the clouds below us at stratus, looking at the golden gate bridge. you see a few clouds above us. if you're heading across, at least the fog has lifted. and here is some sunshine right at the beach, half moon bay. what a great day to go out to the water's edge. temperatures right now, mainly in the 40's going to raise them up into the 50's and low 60's come this afternoon. >> air quality am mediocre. it's it's good to moderate and

that's per courtesy of high pressure which has been keeping things version later really keeps particulate matter close to the ground. and so that's what happens. in the meantime, those afternoon temperatures as promised about where you would expect this time of year. that puts us mainly in the 50's and low 60's numbers in the 50's right across the san francisco area and then we go down along the coastline. still mid 50's. then we start to head to the bay shoreline. still mid 50's to start to head south where we warm things up just a little bit. going to 60 in mountain view and palo alto and heading down to the santa clara valley, 63 degrees. that's your high for milpitas and and for santa clara. so we're in great shape as we head northward into the east bay. a lot of areas in the 60's, a few mid 50's as we head northward again, 62 in concord and 61 in fairfield 16. napa. you're going to head up to the wine country, a beautiful day to do it. santa rosa, 62 degrees and avato 61.

so we're in for a beautiful day. and you know what? a string of beautiful days are in our future. so we've got next 7 days dry as can be temperatures really similar to today. lot of areas and the warmest spots in the 60's and right along the coastline in the 50's precipitation. we're back to normal. that's the forecast from the climate prediction center. we were on and are drier than normal for quite a well. normal would actually bring some rain to us come by the end of the month, which would be really great news. and in fact, if you look at the forecast model showing the offshore flow winds coming in on monday and tuesday, not only to us, but even stronger in southern california. that's not good. but what is good is a chance for precipitation. this big elongated area of low pressure looks like it's going to bring its low right across southern california. maybe some light rain. we need a light moderate because moderate rain could actually trigger some flooding and debris flows. so light rain will help the firefighters and

help settle down the atmosphere. back to you, stephanie. all right, kathy, thank you. our next guest is a musical prodigy, a rising star trumpet player and composer. >> born and raised right here in the bay area. foster city skyler tay joins us live this morning. good morning to you. i yeah, so big so much for joining us. we're very excited. yeah, it's great to be here and we have you have one of your band mates. you want to acknowledge the real quick as well as julio. hi. good to see you. skyla. tell us a bit about you. you are. you're born raised in foster city and you just wrapped a series of shows here in the bay area. that's exciting. yeah. last weekend we played a couple shows oakland, san francisco and san jose and it was honestly a dream come true to be able to share some original music, some music that means the world to >> with the you know, with the bay area of where i grew up and down. yeah. and there's such a vibrant community of music lovers people who just support the arson on. so, you

know, with their help, we are able to sell or 3 shows. yeah, it was a beautiful weekend. yeah. awesome to hear that. now you're also studying noah columbia and juilliard. i'm sure surrounded by just incredibly talented people like yourself. but you also performing and you're composing. how do you to juggle all those busy? >> things going on in your life, then? i don't know. i mean, this is like i love. i love doing it also. i mean, i'm i'm trying to, you know, and i also think like being in new york as a young adult and like especially going to 2 really amazing schools. i mean, everyone around me is so ambitious and driven and they love what they do. i kind of just feed off their energy. you know, i'm inspired every day. went on. >> you know, at school and in new york, that sauce in the here and now tell us about what inspired you to pick up the trumpet in the first place. well, actually, started playing classical piano because my dad's side of the family has this musical tradition. and so i switch from piano to trouble are

picked up the trumpet when i was 9 and i started playing jazz music when i was in middle school after attending a stand for jazz workshop, summary hochul and on my piano teacher united in redwood shores. she actually doesn't want to encourage me to start playing trump. it and 2 like to explore jazz music and yeah, i've had other great mentors along the way. michaela status was by trump, a teacher, middle school and high school. yeah, many various youth programs in the bay area. s of jazz has a great high school all-stars program. and i just had such supportive community and, you know, to support me doing what i love. you know, yeah, it's great to have that sense of community. and i love that you're giving shout-outs to your mentors and people who really inspired you throughout your own life. >> your dad's also in the studio watching right now that is very proud giving us a wave over there. >> so skyler, tell us a little bit about maybe your plans for the future. it seems like pretty bright one ahead of you. and also what you're going to be performing for us

today. yeah, hope for the future. i mean, flying back to new york tomorrow. school starts in a week. and you know, gonna be studying, working practicing, trying to just explore yeah. learn as much as i can. i mean. i don't really know. it's it's it's all up in the air right now. but guys, limit free one unit makes it excited. you know, anyways. yeah, we're going to be playing one of my favorite songs to play. it's called after the morning by john hicks can view full hanging julio, willing to take it away from well, the oakland zoo's

glow far. a lantern festival has only a few days left. the event runs this weekend and january 22nd to the 26. >> the event features all new larger than life. animal lanterns showcasing wildlife and conservation guests can explore the nile river. me barnyard animals hiked a mountain peaks and even travel back in time to see dinosaurs. the oakland zoo recommends getting your tickets early for the best prices. and happening this weekend, you can honor legacy of doctor martin luther king junior by participating in the national day of

service. local groups san francisco are holding multiple community volunteer events, including park maintenance habitat restoration and guided walks. and this is video from just a few years ago in the golden gate, national recreation area. there are multiple service projects you can participated in san francisco and you can go to parks, conservancy dot org to learn more. >> but we're in for a beautiful week. not a drop of rain, though. temperatures about normal. and as you can see in the inland areas, lot of areas in 50's and 60's and we're looking at beautiful conditions. we will get some rain possibly, but not this weekend. there's a chance next weekend and we do see a return of the santa ana winds in the meantime and windy and tuesday and not as strong here is in southern california. we don't need santa ana winds were ok because we have enough moisture still in the atmosphere, enough moisture in the soil and the vegetation, not so in southern california as we have to keep an eye on that one. ok, that's that's a

big concern. all right. thanks so much for that update. thank you for all right. and we will see you on our continuing news coverage on kron 4 dot com. so make sure you love on there and check this see that. >> all right. thank like your.

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