rise, it is 429 let's go back to heather. a report of a crash that has caused a gas leak and all of this happening in berkeley. this is on the corner of channing way. and he is live to show you what is going on there this morning. >> reporter: we understand this has been a gas leak of some keen. so far they have not come over and spoke end with the media and we know a car shall considered, you can probably get set to tow it off. we will you a video from a short time ago this morning, the car may have went up on to the sidewalk, it may have hit a gas accident, they had to be

evacuated. the alarms went on inside the building everyone was rushed out at that point. it is unclear why it crashed, obviously they were trying to speak with somebody to try to figure out that situation. we did hear them come over that at this time the gas had been shut off and it was safe tore them to return to the building usc campus in berkeley, back to you guys. and now to san jose, police say they are dealing with one of the most violent periods in that city's is history. a man tabbed to defendant and

that happened last night, tara. now the latest homicide happening here at the safe way capital expanding hate. it appeared to be a teeth dewars and then he dater doubt. the cities have turned into 236 footing ten killings and when the police is down, they are coming off patrolling nearly 1 million we will have more on how she wants to work with the police chief, and oakland is now looking beyond and certain at&t towers were interviewing

with the radios so they shut down some of those frequencies and now they are still experiencing he cell phone towers. and in a couple of of hours the refinery is located on fred jackson way. people will be able to drop things off between 9:00 after the m and 7:00 p.m. this will remain open through, and saturday this will a loss and in the meantime you can phone in claims. they may part ways with a company in uses telephone communication system. that is after there were delays

up to two housing of a refind are you five. it should take time to notify 30 percent people. more is coming, it happened near the find versety of 15 next was a raiders fan wearing silvae face mask. he has not been arrested and investigators are still looking into what sparked the shooting. potential men are arizona residents. the board of supervisors are said to begin on permanently removing him from office and a new pole could

sway their decision. the number of people do not believe sheriff ross mirkarimi should keep his job, in election news, he has bounced back, a new poll shows 47% plan to back vice-president joseph biden and while 46% favor mitt romney and that was before the congressman was added to the gop dick debt. and yesterday officers found a symbol for the anarch after the group on a downtown building. they also confiscated pipes and bricks which police believe could be used during the protest. the city has up made up for

zones. they are keeping a close eye on cop call strong convention which begins on mound day and runs through thursday. today a jury in san jose and potential sides delivered closed arguments that i can they want 40,021,000,000 -- $421 million to apple. and it is qualifying day for the world races. yesterday crews tried off. they pep the last few gays with

waves and wind. it inn clouds it with one group meche and the qualifying races begin just after 2:00. for more on how this continues, here is sal. >> i heard somebody say what is this and you can always go to the debt will and traffic on 80 and if you look there is road work and when they pick it up, to do traffic breaks to get it out of there, we will let you know if that does indeed happen. also the morning commute looks good at the bay bridge toll

plaza and it looks good coming into san francisco ,if you are driving on 280 north, that traffic in downtown san jose is looking very nice. it is 4:47 good morning, mark. >> good morning, once again we are starting off with clouds, consent straighting, tomorrow a little bit wooler and there are tiny changes to the weather pattern. temperatures inland are on the warm side but there is no major heat in other forecast. santa rosa reporting reportedly -- mostly cloudy skies. current numbers are right around 60 degrees but look at

santa rosa dropping to 40s and temperatures inland, warmest locations there is that warmest couldn't tour, warmest locations right around 94 so definitely bring a sweater, temperatures are only in the upper 50s to lower 60s, around the bay fog, scattered around the coast and pay side communities, and inland neighborhoods by 3:00, 85, 2 and 90. >> these are not a big change, and san jose 78 and we have some minor changes as we approach the if we can ken. it happens to be one of the

worst for wildfires, the reason behind the problem this year. >> also it could be a sign that a crime is about to take place. san francisco police are warning residents about blue paint ters' teen. will looks good and we will tell you about that commute and the rest of the pay area drive.

. the ponderosa fire, it started in shaft terrible counties, it has now destroyed more than 40 structures and

evacuations remain in place. this year is on pace to be one of the worst wildfires. so far they have burned nearly 7 million acres. that is more than 9. 8 million acres burned. according to that information 2012 is likely to surpass that number. because of widespread conditions. and for federal employees, they are now in their second year and it will remain in effect until spring. they have half a percent sent raise and it should not take affect until they pass the budget. and they took only substantial paycheck. they analyzed 2011 figures from multiple figures. firefighters reportedly averaged $90,000 pay outs each.

government administrators took over 96,000. blue painters time, it is coming an alarming sign for people in san francisco. multiple homes had the blue tape, taped across the front door. it is not illegal but it is sign that a crime is about to take place. people could be watching to see if the tape is moved to find out if the homeowners are away. >> may may want to monster if people are coming home. >> potential burglars will know they are being watched. a new pole shows a majority

of san san francisco sheriff ross mirkarimi said, yes he should go and several said no. it was proud forth by a group of women, the board could remove him as early as next month. state budget cuts could force them to / services. $7million beingee limb in thatted. it includes producing 46 to 39 cutting staff as well as commissioners and eliminating juvenile drug and night courts. they listened for public hours. >> justice is currentlyee

wroting. >> the judges will make a final move on which ones to close. and they uncovered a disturbing case of animal abuse. they duct taped a turtle to the balloons. the poor sturtel was tangling in the air and firefighter cut it free and that turtle is now in the hands of the humane society. >> he brings the infielder in. >> he sends it deep to center field, it is wow, all over. >> he smacked a three run home

run as petaluma had 5-0. they packed residents and movie theaters to cheer their team to victory. >> i didn't think they would go on and they had done so well and they practiced so hard. >> most of the team attends petaluma junior high and he will be more than happy to miss a few classes. they will play the southeast representative of texas. now if petaluma wins they will play the u.s. championship league does on monday. sal, it has been so exciting to watch them. i think the victories have been

great. >> i think the win brings the excitement up just a little bit. traffic is moving along well, we will start off with highway 24 westbound and you can see traffic moves well and also the morning commute looks nice at the brim bridge toll plaza if you are getting into san francisco. it if pure looking at road sauce as all of those and let's go to mark. and now you might encounter some drizzle out there, a little moisture increasing over the past natural hours especially coast side, sap hose 5 and -- san jose 58 and most

areas are in the 50s. this low pressure system is going to win out over the next few days. p patchy fog, inland spots to frank up, with small cast advisor on the move tomorrow. and between now and 8:00 this morning, partly cloudy skies inland and they will put this into most, so you it naturally want to bring the neighborhoods and approaching lower 90s this afternoon. 81 fairfield, 87 degrees right around the bay itself, upper 70s no triple digit heat around the 90, out towards the pay partly sunny and breezy 63

degrees. look ahead with your weekend always in view touch a touch cooler and warmness if you can't see the weekend forecast, back to you. well a month after t- the colorado movesly that the -- movie theater shooting and the question it is are particular asked and and it all.

is. a washington state man is brought up on charges after making a threat to president barack obama. he was tracked east -- south rather of seattle. when they went to the door, the suspect pulled out a shotgun. they arrested the man and a bomb squad swept his home as a precaution. they will not release the details, only that it was sent to an fbi address. they are deciding what should happen to that building. 12 people died when james homes opened fire inside the theater

last month. the theater owner, has not said whether they plan to reopen the building but in a roar a they launched a survey. reactions about the future's theater have been mixed. >> i don't know how people can just sit there knowing that. don't let them whip by tearing it up. >> and with the future of the company, it is unclear. and in the past several weeks, the plants were seized as part of operation mountain sweep. it started in seven states back on july 1st. the amount seized in california shows there has been an increase in some neighboring states. >> the dea, drug enforcement administration estimates it has

been seized in over $1.1 billion. there have been 14 million as a result of this operation. the majority are tied to mexican drug cartels. let's get a check on the traffic out there with sal and how are things looking, we have 4:54 this morning. >> traffic looks good around the bay area, as a matter of fact we are doing well if you are driving on the bay area freeway, it is a nice looking drive from vallejo all the way to berkeley, good long commute, you see some flashing lights, it is not causing a big slow down right now, if you are driving both midday crossings are looking good over to the peninsular and we keep checking that, still looking nice, northbound 280 and 101, here is

mark. >> clouds are back with us this morning, kind of increasing in coverage over the past 2 or three hours oakland fremont and they are pulling back to the shore line, temperatures inland warmest locations in the 80s to right around 90 degrees. these numbers are just a touch cooler in a few neighborhoods but basically no changes here. slightly cooler and some warming by friday with just minor changes to the forecast. we will have another update coming up in a few minutes. and they heat up with a harsh attack ad. >> i don't see why anybody would purposefully put lives in jeopardy. >> find out who is behind this ad and who it targeted.

>> something forces the evacuation of a dorm, stay tuned for more news weather and traffic.

. good morning, we have breaking news from berkley. we will have a live report.

. president barack obama targeted in a harsh that you tack ad, find out why it is getting so much attention. >> well tell you why you can expect more thrills and spills at the america's cup world series qualifying matches. complete bay area news coverage starts right now. this is ktvu channel 2 morning news. good morning, it is wednesday, august 22nd, i am heather holmes in for pam this morning. >> it is good to see you. >> my favorite surfer. >> we might be doing some surfing later today if the schedule works out