for barack, these issues are not political. they are personal. >> first lady michelle obama brings the democratic national convention to its feet. the powerful message she delivered to voters. >> reporter: we're live in morgan hill where several things are happening today involving missing teen, sierra lamar. we'll tell you who is visiting the search center an what's been planned for later on today. well, good morning to you. welcome to "mornings on 2." i'm dave clark. >> i'm tori campbell. it's wednesday, september 5th. we begin with continuing coverage of the shooting that leaves a -- that leaves a chp

officer, kenyon youngstrom, fighting for his life. he was shot yesterday by a man in a jeep. alex savidge is at the john muir medical center with an update on the officer's condition. >> reporter: i just spoke a short time ago with the chp spokesperson who told me that wounded officer's family members and fellow officers have remained here at his bedside throughout the my. he's in icu here and at last check does remain in critical condition. the chp identified the officer as 37-year-old kenyon youngstrom. colleagues say he's a husband and father of four. the chp says he's also a seven- year veteran of the force. he was shot by a driver during a traffic stop in alamo yesterday. a spokesman tells me the chp cannot release a whole lot of

information about his injuries. youngstrom's family is asking for everyone's prayers as doctors do what they can to savely life. >> this is a very difficult time for officers. >> we're an extended family. officer thoughts and prayers are with the family. >> reporter: we're told that officer kenyon youngstrom is a former army reservist who began his career right here in contra costa county. he moved to a different patrol area for a different time and had just come back to work. alex savidge, ktvu channel 2 news. >> thank you, alex. today investigators will try to re-create the events that led up to shots being fired.

coming up at 7:30, what we're learning about video that may have played a critical role in the investigation. a bay area congresswoman will join the volunteers in the search for sierra lamar. janine de la vega is live now and we know that sierra has been missing for about six months now. janine? >> reporter: well, the search center opens up in one hour. that's when volunteers will start to file in here. and they will be visited by congresswoman zoe. we just spoke to an individual who organized an event for sierra's family. sierra has not been seen since march when she left her morgan hill home to go to school.

volunteers from the kids klass foundation have been searching and looking for signs of sierra. one woman said she felt strongly. i just felt really strong when i -- compel -- compelled when i saw her picture. i was like i have to go out there. ly mom said, you are not? you are -- i said mom, i'm going -- my mom said, you are not? i said mom, i'm going. jen. >> jennifer, the woman that you heard from earlier, they say plan on spelling out the word "hope" on the ground.

zoe lofyin will be here to -- lofgrin will be here. breaking news. a campaign aide has just announced or just said that the president's convention speech tomorrow night will be moved inside because of the weather forecast. meanwhile, it was a big opening night at the democratic national convention as michelle obama took the stage and brought the crowd to their feet. >> i have seen firsthand that being president doesn't change who you are. no, it reveals who you are. [ cheers and applause ] >> the first lady's speech was highly delegated.

we'll go to charlotte later with who is going to take the stage next. romney and president obama are in a dead heat with both men at 48% now. 7:06. well, somebody stole a large american flag in pet lieu haw ma right --ette -- petaluma from aing about on each washington street. police say the flag was cut down and stolen between monday night and morning. it's tolud at about $500 -- it's valued at about $500. firefighters in colusa county are still fighting two fires. i want to show you two fires that we just got into the newsroom. the fire started at 4:00

yesterday afternoon off highway 16 in the rumsey canyon area. that highway is closed from state route 20 to about 7 miles east of the co lieu so county line. the flames are only 10% contained. firefighters are making progress in southern california on that angeles national forest fire. it's now about 25% contained. some seven firefighters suffered injuries battling the blaze. a hiker had to be airlifted to safety. so far the flames are not threatening homes. riders have been treating and one tweeted, the commute was hel. another asked which was worse? the jeeps' fan or a crying

baby. they are aware of the tweets and they are trying to educate people on proper etiquette there. hey, tara, how are we doing at ure commute? i know we're right at the peak. >> that's right. let's take a look now live at the east shore pimp. 80 westbound on the left-hand side there, it's moving but it's still pretty slow going as you make war way to the toll plaza. at the toll plaza, this is typically what we see here. metering lights are on. give yourself extra time into the city. and we have a look at our maps right now. this area is -- this was an earlier accident, the shoulder is blocked right now at de la cruz boulevard and it's causing

backup there. so be aware of that. 7:09. let's head to steve. well, well, some rain out there. a lot of low clouds -- a little bit of rain shower activity. a little bit of thunder as well. we have low clouds, the high clouds as well. really starting to light up here as you head out -- as you head out to the valley. we've had rain up in the santa cruz mountains. thunder, near felton. a couple of reports about an hour ago ago -- an hour ago. and then to morgan hill. sign of maybe things to calm here for the next 48 hours. the system starts to come up. so cooler for many today. it will be muggy inland. not so much coast and bay. mostly cloudy, thinned 60s, 70s and 80s for the most part due to the cloud cover.

everyone else is stuck due to the cloud cover. i don't think things are going to change too much. we have one band here. there could be another one in the afternoon. if we get a break, that will add instability. that moisture is being drawn up today and tomorrow from a low right off the coast. we'll swing in a lot of cloud cover. so partly to mostly cloudy. cooler. we already have some showers here and they are lighting up repy -- they are lighting up early. 60s, 70s and 80s. a few upper os and kind of a tropical mix in there. we'll carry that into thursday, clear it out on friday. it looks like a night and morning low pattern. a lucky student out there, you have a chance to leave your

mark in space history. there is a nationwide competition to name an asteroid. it's about a third of a mile wide. there are predictions it could collide with earth in the 20th century. the new name can't be longer than 36 customers. the students can submit entries at ktvu.com. >> pretty cool. >> yeah. friend or foe? how the man at the center of the government deal for the now bankrupt solyndra was treated at the democratic national convention. also -- where's the beef? why you find that or any meat at several mcdonald's restaurants that are opening overseas. finally carpet cleaning got easier.

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-- a few things going on today -- a few things going on. rain stretching from livermore back to san jose. a beautiful sunrise. look at that, back over to the santa cruz mountains. we'll take a look at that. >> that's incredible, steve. this morning, u.n. secretary-general bonzi moon calling on world leaders to agree on a plan to try to stop the attacks on syria. at least 23,000 people have been killed. just today, at least 75 people were killed in attacks across syria including 23 children. this is also creating a crisis of refugees. more than 230,000 people have fled syria and are living in refugee camps in nearby countries. as we have just mentioned president obama big speech at the democratic national convention will now be indoors because of the weather. reporter sandra endo is in charlotte. will this change have any

impact on the message that president obama wanted to deliver in the outdoor? >> reporter: tori, they certainly hope not. he likes to speak outside. there are 64,000 and the committee is trying to figure out what people can do if they do hold those ticket the. but because of the weather, yes, they are canceling the outdoor -- do hold those tickets. but because of the weather, yes, they are canceling the speech for outdoors and are bringing it in. tonight president obama's predecessor will speak. they focused their messages last night highlighting

president obama's accomplishments. >> president obama is moving america forward forward, not back. >> he said he would end the war in iraq and he has. [ cheers ] >> reporter: more were critical of republican rival, mitt romney, including the first latino dna speaker san antonio mayor, julian castro. >> governor romney has undergone an extreme makeover. [laughter] >> and it ain't pretty [laughter] >> here's what we're gonna say to mitt romney in november -- we're gonna say no! >> no! >> reporter: and the night wrapped up with the first lady's speech. the president an his daughters watched the -- and his daughters watched the speech offsite. >> barack knows the american dream because he has lived it.

and he wants everyone in this country, everyone, to have the same opportunity no matter who we are or where we're from and would we love. >> reporter: and it's hopeful that bill clinton will fire up the crowd and give them the push they need for president obama. back to you. a top energy official who played a key role in giving a government role to solyndra is attending the democratic national convention. the company went bankrupt after getting the loan. steven spinner has been getting the red carpet treatment attending a number of events, even wearing a badge that says "finance guest."

ktvu.com is steeling the convention live when -- stream, the convention live when we're not on the air. 7:18. berkeley police still out there searching for two armed robbers from an incident sunday night. it happened near chaning way and ellsworth street. at about 9:00 p.m. two students were robbed at gunpoint. their backpacks were stolen. they were not hurt. the suspects are described as african-american, with an average build. one had a goatee. he was wearing a purple sweatshirt dark pants. the man who was shot and killed in the parking lot of a fast forward restaurant in richmond has been identified. police say 38-year-old javier compose was shot to death

--compos was shot outside of a taco bill. police say it appears to be a family dispute. a suspect has been arrested. an arrest has been made in the death a san francisco hairstylist who was killed in his diamond heights hole. police say witnesses helped -- home. police say witnesses helped identify this man as the man who killed eric escolon. the two took met at a bar and took a cab his apartment. the suspect was arrested on sunday and is being held on murder, burglary and a probation violation. jury deliberations begin today in the drew peterson murder trial. peterson is facing first-degree murder charges in the 2004 death of his third wife, kathleen savio. the former bolingbrook police sergeant became a suspect in

savio's death only after his fourth wife disappeared in 2007. peterson has pleaded not guilty. if guilty, he faces up to 60 years in prison. we'll get a first-hand look later at the newly renovated cow palace. the bulls' hockey team invested $2 million to make the up grades. there's a now sound system, upgraded locker rooms and and new scoreboard that you can see from a 360-degree angle. their season begins next month. well, mcdonald's is about to open up vegetarian restaurants but not in this country. they will expand their business in india. it has just 250 stores in india. that's where 40% of the population does not eat meat. mcdonald's is not saying where

or when those restaurants will open. the department of public health shout down tu lan in july after finding rodent and cockroach infestation. their permit was wulled one time before -- was pulled one time before. okay. we may get rain today. steve will tell us how tropical moisture may bring thunderstorms.

unleaded gas averaged $4.19 in the bay area yesterday, an 8.7% increase from the $3.82 average price the night of the august 6th fire. the average price of gas was $4.16 in the east bay yesterday. $4.18 in the south bay and $4.23 in san francisco. it was just recently that senator dianne feinstein asked for a federal probe into this gas spike right after the chevron refinery -- >> right. >> she said it didn't make sense why it went up like that. let's check in with tara. >> there is a lot of traffic out there. if we take a look at the maps, i can show you an earlier accident. it's been dom damage. this is el portal drive. the accident was so bad, it actually damaged part of the concrete there.

so work crews are golden gate to have -- are going to have to get out and fix that. finally, 280 at the 880 interchange, 280 northbound traffic on the bottom portion your screen. kind of stop and go there as you make your way through santa cruz. 7:26. how is it going, steve this. it's going good. we have low clouds, high clouds, rain is moving through. through tracy and over towards parts of the peninsula. right off the san mateo coast. you can see a lot of these tropical clouds coming up right there. that's that line stretch. a couple of reports of thunder this morning. santa cruz mountains and santa cruz itself, near felton. you can see some of that coming off the san mateo coast and

half moon bays. 50 for the temperatures. antioch is 59. there are a few little sunbreaks in there. we'll start to see mostly cloudy. partly to mostly cloudy. cooler. possible showers. it will be huggie inland. not semuch on the coast. you will notice the tropical feel coming up. so we have temperatures all over the maps. maybe a few 90s. but that could be pretty far inlan. it looks like it clears -- it clears out after that. a cal poly student is missing. we'll see you where he was last seen after floating down the river. >> reporter: and the investigation continues after

critically in -- after a chp is critically injured. and a president obama campaign office, it's open gren. the reason it's kept a secret.

7:31. we begin with coning coverage of the chp officer wounded in a

track stop in alamo. 37-year-old officer kenyon youngstrom rehaynes in critical condition at john muir -- remains in critical condition at john muir in walnut creek. he was trying to pull over a jeep yesterday. claudine wong has more information that we're learning about gunman who is now dead. >> reporter: we still don't have the identity confirmed from the chp. but we have new information about the green jeep involved in all of this yesterday morning. we got this information just within the last half-hour. again, we don't have the identity of the driver but law enforcement sources have told us the vehicle was pulled over for retired registration. the tags did expire in january of this year. that deep was registered to a 36-year-old man whose last known address was in sausalito.

>> officer down. >> he did say an officer done. i did try to call him. no response. >> let him we're gonna call the shooting team and advise him that we're en route. >> reporter: you are listening to the dispatch tapes. what's still unclear is what led up to that point in time. the two southbound officers, tried to pull the jeep over. one witness said he heard the shots. >> i started hearing some popping and realized it was gunfire. >> aun of the officers contacted the -- one of the officers contacted the driver, the driver shot at the officer.

>> reporter: they fired back at that jeep. the driver of the jeep row nounsed dead. we're still waiting for his -- pronounced dead. we're still waiting for his identity to be revealed. you can see a man who has just arrived to stand here and hold a sign outside the highway patrol officer where the officer worked. the chp officers dropping by. we've been told there was an effort online to get people to show their support for their support for these officers and to show their sadness to -- one man coming out here, holding a flag just silently telling every officer that drives by here this morning that he's behind them. claudine wong, ktvu channel 2 news. >> thank you. here's more information about kenyon youngstrom -- he's in the icu unit.

he's a seven-year veteran. he has a wife and four children. colleagues describe him as a dedicated family man. family members and fellow officers are keeping watch on youngstrom at the hospital around the clock. and there are family members by his bedside and and more are coming from around the country. a man is missing after the chico float. brett olsen apparently walked away from his friends at beer can beach. the now, olsen is described as just over 6 feet tall, about 150, to 160 pounds. he has brown hair, brown eyes. he's a student at cal poly san luis obispo. if you have any information

call the county office. president obama's campaign office has been mixed and then is back open. someone threw a rock and smashed out the front window. >> a lot of people were uncomfortable knowing there could be the threat of invasion. i personally was not in any way intimidated. >> campaign officials do not want to reveal the location of the new office for safety reasons. they will no decide about a party after president obama's speech. and that would follow first lady michelle obama's speech. and then bill clinton's speech

today. oakland police are investigating a shooting last night. a man was shot and wounded near 25th and davis street. police say he actually drove himself to the hospital. this morning, we don't know his condition and so far no arrests have been made. 7:36. a 13-year-old boy is arrested at school. police in south san francisco say he was armed with a gun and ammunition. the 8th grader was taken into -- into custody. two teens are arrested on suspicion of setting fire -- setting fires at a school this paul low alto. it happened saturday about 11:00 a.m. police arrested -- police arrested two boys, 15 and 16 years old. no other buildings were

damaged. officers aarrested the -- arrested the teens and the boys were released to their parents. authorities are reviewing the case. 7:37. well, employees of the san francisco water department may be punished for enrolling in a water department program that is intenned tenned for -- intended for low-income families. the program is designed to help families of four than 36,000 a year. those qualify members get a bill reduction for $14 a month. the city of san francisco also troying to clean up the homeless population by targeting chronic alcoholics. that treatment would take play at city jail.

the ram could begin within a month -- the program could begin within a month. we want to check in with tara. apparently the traffic at the toll plaza -- >> that's right. it's already a rough morning and then you have a car to the mix. that's not good. we had a car smoking. fire crews are on scene -- are on the scene. you can see the backup pretty extensive here. an extra 15, 20 minutes to get into san francisco. you can soo the wreak lights cash cash the -- you can see the brake lights stop and go. a bunch of different things

that's really compounded the situation there. 7:39. let's check this with steve. all right. some fog, some clouds, just rain, thunder. you name it. we have a hodgepodge today of what's going on. the tropical clouds are streaming in. also extending well off the coastline, a lot of shower activity continues to stretch from just off the coast all the way out to the sacramento, stockton, tracy area. kind of a hit and miss. it looks like things have calmed down this san jose. a michigan accent just came in there when i said request back to the -- said "back."

back to the coast. it looks like we might get a bigger break. but for today and tomorrow we're in line for showers and possible thundershowers. need a trig her in the -- trigger mechanism in the atmosphere. then tonight, later and then tomorrow, the next band comes in. we might have to deal with occasional showers. mostly cloudy, partly cloudy. it will be cooler today. showers, possible showers highs 60s, 70s, 80s. up towards lake county. by the way, clearlake is 42. they are looking for a high of

92. 7:41. facebook's stock has hit a you this low. why it may get a bounce because of what mark zuckerberg says he will not do. cçrrú

the dow is up 4. nasdaq up 4. s&p is up 2. well, we just checked facebook's stock right now. it's up 4% after closing at an all-time low yesterday at $17.73. right now it's trading at $18.48. facebook made two announcements that are helping to soothener vis investors. they promised not to sell stock to cover theory a $2 billion -- to soothe investors -- to soothe nervous investors. they promised not to sell stock to cover a nearly $2 billion

deficit. apple is inviting the media to a special news conference next wednesday, september 12th in san francisco. a careful look at the invitation shows the shadow of the number 12 appears to be 5 which might be the introduction of the use -- introy duction the iphone 5 -- introduction.

witnesses in the man who was killed and his family are disputing the details of his death. they will be holding a news conference later this morning and talk further about the shooting. in canada, one man was killed, another man wounded after a man started to shooting

at the new m -- at the new premere's victory rally. dave, the stadium speech is off. let's take a live look now at bank of america's stadium in charlotte. the threat of dangerous weather has forced the obama campaign to move the president's speech tomorrow night inside the convention hall. it has about 40,000 fewer seats. as for the lineup tonight, california attorney general kamala harris has a high- profile spot just ahead of

former president, bill clinton. analysts say she's poised for higher office but for now, it's unclear what that could be. first lady michelle obama wrapped up her speech without taking on mitt romney directly. >> i've seen firsthand that being president, doesn't change who you are. no. it reveals who you are. [ cheers ] >> the white house released this picture of president obama and his daughters watching the speech from the white house. president obama heads to charlotte this afternoon. alison burns, ktvu channel 2 news. the day community turning out in record -- out in record numbers. about 468 delegates are either gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender and for the first time they are coming from all 50

states. and that's a big reason for this -- and they say the big reason for this is president obama's endorsement of this. and these are live pictures of the rally at the dallas county courthouse. this is paul ryan. this will wrap up his two-day visit to the state. and ann romney will be joined by republican women office holders including ohio's governor, mary taylor. she's been laying slow rehearsing for the -- mitt romney is rehearsing for the debates coming up next month.

7:50. flying coach on united airlines will soon be more cramped. united just announced plans to install swimmer -- slimmer seats on 150 of their planes to fit more passengers. the seats will be reduced from 1 to 17 inches. the changes will be made -- from 18 to 17 inches. the changes will be made sometime next year. american airlines is one step closer to getting out of bankruptcy. this after the judge throughout

the pilots' contract negotiations. american already worked out new deals with flight attendants and maintenance workers. police believe it could be part of a nationwide crime ring. what the suspects are doing and who they are targeting. a lawsuit over the use of pepper spray. it may not be going to a trial.

police in san francisco -- take a lock at this. sunday morning near chinatown, a group of women convinced a 60- year-old woman to give them her valuables. they say her money and jewels -- jewels needed to be blessed because she stepped in blood. that's when they stole valuables.

>> as the victim was walking back, she notice her bag didn't seem quite the same weight. and when she looked into it, she found out her money and jewelry was gone. >> police say all of this happens on market and third streets monday. and this may have happened before. the university of california has reached a tentative settlement with almost two dozen protesters who were pepper sprayed at uc dave vase. 19 students filed -- davis. 19 students filed a lawsuit. terms of the proposed settlement have not been disclosed. the university board of regents and a federal court in san francisco must sign off on the settlement. disturbing traffic stuff out there, tara.

a lot of tough -- a lot of stuff going on -- a lot of stuff going on. the red and orange show stop and go and slow speeds. this stretch of 0 southward through hayward, extremely slow going and then tracy to pleasanton, also sluggish. a live look at 280 this san jose shows you the right-hand side of your screen. let's head over to steven. multiple layers of clouds. it will be cooler today. there's been a few scattered reports of shower. even thunder up towards santa cruz earlier. you can see a lot of that tropical cloudy. right off from the san mateo/santa cruz coat line here comes some more morning towards

half moon bay. 50s to near 60s. but the cloud cover is keeping temperatures in the mid- to upper 50s. a lot of this cloud cover will be with us ta and tomorrow. it will be cooler. but -- today and tomorrow. it will be cooler. 60s, 70s, 80s. not much change thursday. clearing out friday. the weekend looks nice. 7:5. we're just getting witness from reuters there's been a 7 had point earthquake off the coat of costa rica -- off the coast of costa rica. >> that was a big one. >> yeah. 7.4. we'll follow this and bring you more information as we get it. some encouraging signs of

recovery from the san jose firefighter, the one who had a heart attack on the job. what he did that has hayes -- that has his family feeling better about his future. >> reporter: and a chp shot during a traffic stop -- chp officer shot during a traffic stop did, more on that coming up. looks like it's going to start a so little late...ng um, but i uh...

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welcome back. i'm tori campbell. >> i'm dave clark. it's wednesday, september -- it's september 5th. we're gonna give you an update on the breaking news we told but a moment ago. there was a 7.9 earthquake off the coast of costa rica. information coming in from "reuters" we're told it triggered a tsunami watch for the caribbean. we haven't heard of any reports of injuries or damage.

the chp shootout in alamo, the chp officer shot in the line of duty, still fighting for his life. he was shot during a traffic stop that happened yesterday morning on interstate 68 o. >> reporter: fellow chp officers an family members from around the country have remained throughout the night here at john muir medical center at the bedside of this wounded chp officer, 7-year-old kenyon youngstrom, who is in icu and at last check, according to a spokesperson, he's m critical condition

still. >> his family would like to send out appreciation to you who have expressed condomenses. they are overwhelmed with the relationship we share amongst ourselves. >> reporter: his neighbors in the core deal yu area -- cordelia area are trying to do what they can, they are

planning a vigil tonight that will happen at 7:30 in the park. today, investigators will try to re-create the events that led to that shootout that led to that traffic stop this alamo. coming up at 8:0. how the police dash-cam video could play a major role in the investigation. a san jose firefighter who suffered a heart attack while fiing a church fire last week is now out of a co ha. he had been in a medically induced coma since last week. he regained consciousness yesterday. he recognized friends and family and even asked for one friend boy name. he's critical and stable and will remain in the hospital

police want your help this morning. they are trying to fine a missing placer county woman last seen almost a month ago in san jose. victoria was seen on surveillance video in front a coffee shop. police say her wallet and cell phone were found inside a store. she's described as 37 years old, about 5'7.

she speaks in russian. she's a pharmacist. right now volunteers are gathering to help find missing teenager, sierra lamar. janine de la vega is there and says a congresswoman will be here to join them. >> reporter: that's right, dave. vols are starting to trickle thisp in the next hour they will hear from congresswoman zoe who is supposed to to speak to them at 9:00 a.m. there's even one woman who is volunteering and she flew you a the way from chicago to overnight a vigil tonight for sierra lamar's family. sierra has not been seen since march when she left her morgan hill home to go to school. volunteers from the kids klass foundation have been searching for any sign of her.

listen e.d.s will be hold for $5. vol volunteers want everyone to use them while searching. >> we'll have people placing therm around the court and morgan hall city council an then we're gonna spell out the word "hope" at the end. >> reporter: 21-year-old antolin garcia-torres has been has been arrested for her murder because police say her dna in his car lives him to the crime. reporting live from morgan hill, janine de la vega, ktvu channel 2 news.

a new charter school has opened up in oakland. it's the 100 black men community school. it was started -- it was started by the bay area black kepter. it's located in the former thurgood marshall school right above 106th avenue and it's opened to about 90 students. organizers say the all-male school will deal with issues that specifically affect african-american men. well, a new parking garage in downtown -- in downtown vallejo was supposed to take it easier for those who take their cars. although it was finished about seven months -- seven months ago, commuters taking the bay link ferry have not been able

to use it. 8:07. it's still pretty congested out there on this wednesday morning. let's check in with tara. >> it does not seem to be getting better. i thought maybe there was hope on the he right zen. let's head out to the bay bridge toll plaza. you can see it's still pretty much a zoo here as you try to get into san francisco this morning. the metering lights are on. gibb yourself an extra 20 minutes. we have traffic on 880. you can see the traffic as you head towards downtown oakland. this traffic was not there about ten minutes ago. let's check in with steve. all right.

tara, thank you. troll clouds moving in -- tropical clouds moving in. the rain is there. it will be with us today and tomorrow. >> some result bellings of thunder -- rumblings of thunder. a low off the coast is bringing up this moisture. some of that rain is beginning to increase. a little bit from mountain view and san jose. it will be cooler but muggy inland. mostly cloudy, kind of muggy

with thunder. 80s, 70s and 60s. 50s on the temperatures. they haven't gone they where all morning long. you can see there is a little bit of a break right there until the next band comes up from southern california. a mix of sun and clouds. a lot of clouds right now. the clouds are not going anywhere. they might get chewed up. we have to keep some showers in the forecast and maybe some thundershowers. i went partly cloudy to mostly cloudy. there will be a few sunbreaks but that will help with the atmosphere thundershower activity. 60s, 70s, an 80s on the temperatures. more of the same on thursday. might linger into friday morning. it looks like night and morning fog. 8:10. happening now, firefighters in colusa county are working to contain two wildfires burning

east of clearlake. this is video of the fires. the fires started in the rumsey canyon area. highway 16 is closed to seven miles east of the colusa/yolo county line. firefighters are making progress in the angeles national forest. the fire is now 25% contained. a hiker also had to be airlifted to safety. the fire is not threatening any homes. 8:1 -- 8:11. last night was a strong opening night for the democratic national convention. >> we must, once again, come together and stand together for the man we can trust to keep moving this great country forward [ cheers ] >> we'll bring you reaction

about the highly anticipated speech from michelle obama.

a lot of low clouds today. even a few showers. it looks like -- looks like things are really beginning to pick up. thank you, steve. we want to update you on.

a quake just hit costa rica. a tsunami watch is in affect for chile. there's a possibility that hawaii could be elevated to a watch or warning status. the quake was centered 94 miles west of san jose, costa rica. so there's no word of damage or injuries. we're following the story and will bring you more information as it becomes a available. the democratic national convention opened last night in charlotte, north carolina highlighting the president aaccomplishments. but -- accomplishments but everyone is talking about michelle obama. sandra endo has more and who

will take the stage tonight. >> reporter: well, last night, the popular first lady really boiled down this contest to a personal le and tonight president obama's predecessor will speak. the conditions kicked off last night in charlotte and they focused their messages highlighting president obama's accomplishments. >> with 29 months in a row of private sector job advocate, president obama is moving america forward, not back. >> he said he'd end the war in iraq. and he has. [ cheers ] >> reporter: many were critical of republican rival mitt romney, including the first latino keynote dnc speaker san antonio mayor, julian castro. >> governor romney has undergone an extreme makeover. [laughter] >> and it ain't pretty!

[laughter] >> so here's what we're gonna say to hot in november -- we're gonna -- say to mitt romney in november -- we're gonna say no! >> no! >> reporter: the friend and his two -- the president an his two daughters watch -- and his two daughters watched the speech from the house. >> barack obama wants everyone in this country to have the same opportunities no matter who we are, what we look like and who we love. >> we'll have live coverage of the democratic national convention all week long.

ktvu.com is streaming the convention live when we're not on the air. just download the mobile app to your home or -- to your phone or tablet and click on the live stream button. someone stole a large american flag m petaluma from -- in petaluma from outside the dairy billing. the flag was 15 by 15. it was -- dairy building. the flag was 15 by 15. the flag is worth about $500. somebody cut it down yesterday. san francisco voters will wet the final say on a controversial waterfront development pro -- will get the final say on a controversial waterfront development. the mish ure will appear on the

november 2013 ballot. . measure will appear on the november 2013 ballot. the municipal transportation agency is still considering whether to take action against the ride share companies. lift is one of the companies to be examined. you may have seen the cars around town with those fuzzy, pink mustaches on the front. the company in turn takes a 20% cut of a suggested donation. >> we check to make sure they have current and valid insurance.

we do have a criminal background check. he says they do a proper background check. but cab companies if you are a comcat customer, you may want to get a top box. comcast is transitioning to digital service t will start digital delivery of 0 -- it will start digital deliver of 30 channels. the change affected limited

basic customers who don't have a top box yet. well, the angry birds' franchise is expanding. this time the pigs get their own games. "bad piggies" will be launching september 22nd. we're not getting any details about this except to say it gives the gamers into the -- a glimpse into the pigs a teenager not allowed on a flight. the action his fame plans to -- plans to take. good morning! wow.

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a southern california family says they were not allowed to board an american airlines flight because their son has down syndrome. they were looked -- booked to fly first class on a flight from new jersey to los angeles. hen they were ready to board, they were told their son was a light risk and could not board.

the mother has recorded it. >> why are you singling me out? >> i'm not. >> why are you leeing that family and that family and that family go on with children. >> american airlines says the boy was running around and they were later booked to fly coach on another airline and they said they will sue american airlines. an alameda county couple accepted a lee deal after being accused this one of the largest fraud cases in history. prosecutors say this woman did not reveal she was married or that her husband had a job with the sheriff's job when she applied for payments and food stamps. the couple of received $180,000 in assistance over the course

of nine years. the bridges are not looking good right now. traffic moving into san francisco once you get past those metering lights. big wait at the toll plaza. san -- san mateo bridge traffic is flowing nicely. 8:26.

here's steve. anywhere from 101 -- san martin, morgan hill, you may want to get ready, it looks like a shower. anything goes as far as thunderstorm possibilities. if we get any breaks in these clouds. that will just add to the dynamics. but coming up an area of low pressure off the coast. low clouds, cooler, but also these high and mid-level clouds stretching up from the southwest. they will be with us and thunderstorms and high temperatures any sun -- it will be really muggy inland. 60s and 70s and 80s. i think there's too much cloudy. students are the victims of an armed robbery near the could you campus, why -- cal campus. why berkeley police need your

help. >> reporter: we'll tell -- we'll tell you what we've been learned this morning about this 680 shooting that left an officer critically injured. i didn't know strawberries where in seasshh'sght now. no no no no no no.. rosco ..no, no, no...

8:30. we continue our coverage of the deadly chp shooting that happened yesterday in alamo. it was this time yesterday morning, we first reported heavy police activity along 680 this aha mow. then we found out -- alamo. then we found out that 37-year- old officer kenyon youngstrom is at john muir medical center in walnut creek in critical condition. meantime, we have new information about the suspect's

car. claudine wong is at the chp field office in martinez with that story. claudine? >> reporter: dave this morning a show of support here at this field office in martinez, where you can see two men standing there in what they are calling a silent tribute. this is where this critically injured officer worked and they say they just want to let officers know here today that they have, thank you for your support. this is the han who stood the scene hours yesterday and said he will stand there for hours today with a flag. >> i want them to know that the citizens, that we actually care and have their back. >> reporter: this as investigators continue to try

to piece together what happened. it all happened just before 8:0 in the morning. two chp officers involved in that green jeep. we know that police have said this is a traffic stop. this moving, we have confirmed the tags of the jeep expired this year. the jeep is registered to a 6- year-old man whose last known address is sausalito but also has addresses in pinole and berkeley. what's unclear is it that person was behind the wheel. >> officer down. >> he said an officer was down. i've been trying to call him. no response. >> advise him we're gonna call the shooting team and we're en

route. initially there was a search for a second vehicle but when they found that vehicle in danville, they determined there was no connection. they just raised the flag here at the office where this injured officer works. one man just came down the street where he works. we're also getting word of a vigil being planned in cordelia. >> officers, family and friends keeping a vigil for kenyon youngstrom at the hospital around the clock. coming up at 8:5. officer youngstrom's relatives arriving from around the nation to be at his bedside. berkeley police are searching for robbers in a robbery that happened at

chaning. two tunes were robbed for their baps. they were not injured. the suspects are described as african-american, 5'1"0 and one was armed with a gun wearing a purple sweatshirt. the other one wore a fleece pants and a dark jacket. police say javier compos was shot outside at a taco bell on barrett avenue. police say it appears the shots were fired over a family dispute. the shooting is the 13th homicide this year.

police arrested two teenagers on suspicion of setting fires at two schools. the one on saturday was at jordan school. they set fire at a structure at crispy cream. a witness -- krispy kreme. they were later released to their parents and an investigation continues.

san jose is playing hard wall against everyone opposing the as move to the south bay. the mercury news accusing the efforts being lock blocked i would the city -- being blocked by the city. a group calls the filing harassment and a violation of its free speech. happening now, san francisco giants are hosting their first ever yogo day. look at that little guy. the session started about 30 minutes ago at at&t park. it will end the -- it will end at 9:15. [laughter] >> nice way to start the day. beg caltrain riders usually

-- are using social media to complain about what they call rowdy fans. >> the riders have been treating about packed trains -- tweeting about packed trains. they say which is worst? a rider or a baby? the number of seat belts using -- the number of people using seat belts at an all-time high in came. the use jumped over% in the past few years. the director says that's very important because the teen reports have. highest rates -- have the highest rates. for the first time this

eight years, traffic went in1% last year -- went up 1% last year. and caltrain has seen a 17% increase in the last two years. we want to check in with tara now because there is an impact in concord. is that impacting -- affecting the impact? >> yes. it's a three-car crash. let's take a look at the maps here. we can show you on 680 southbound on concord avenue, the chp says it will be another half-hour before they get the scene cleared there. 680 near from montwe have quite -- fremont, we have quite a bit of back up there. be acare. it's been stop and go -- be aware. it's been stop and go. let's check in with steve. look at this.

a beautiful sunrise for those who can see it unless you have low clouds. there's also a lot of reports of showers coming in. san jose has gotten in on light rain. this is the main player, stretching from monterey and then here it is, morgan hill. a couple of reports of lightning there. things are getting active very early in the morning. what's causing this? air is funling all this in. the loy clouds might get chewed up. it will an cooler -- it will be a cooler pattern today. mostly cloudy -- this between

52, 59. you can see there is a little band -- a little bit of a break when the next one moves in. a mix of sun and clouds. in the southwest that band is over us. as long as that low is offshore, it will funnel in the clouds. kind of a scattered pattern hee. 60s, 70s and 80s -- here. 60s, 70s and 80s. and then we clear it out with your weekend in view. we want to update you on witness this morning. a magnitude 7.6 earthquake in costa rica has triggered a tsunami warning in costa rita in panama, and nicaragua.

we have this video of the quake just in. you can see a lot of shaking on this camera. it looks like it's up on the roof. the quake was centered 94 miles west of san jose, costa rica. no reports of injuries. police say witnesses helped identify 45-year-old james rickliss as the man who killed air rick escolon. the two met at a bar and took a cab to escolon's apartment. the next day, escolon was found bounded a bagged. rickliss was arrested on sunday and is being held on murder, burglary and a probation violation. jury deliberations are underway in the drew peterson

the former police officer came a something in s amount vim o's death only after his fourth wife disappeared in 2007. it she's act -- if he's convicted, he could get up to 60 years in prison. politics turns deadly this canada, an a -- a -- after a man system -- shoots. p. we're live in morgan hill where the next 15 minutes, a congresswoman -- where in the next 15 minutes a congresswoman will help search for a teenager missing since march. [ woman ] ring. ring.

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well. the dow is up. the nasdaq is up and the s&p is that the. chp officer kenyon youngstrom who was critically wounded yesterday morning during a traffic stop this alamo is still in critical condition. his mother arrived and is at his bedside. coming up -- the continuing vigil that prays for his recovery. breaking news, some video we just got in. there was a magnitude 7.9 earthquake -- 7.6 earthquake in coca -- costa rica. the quake was centered about 94 miles west of san jose, costa rica. and changes have been made for president obama's big

speech tomorrow night in north carolina. alison burns is live in our washington, d.c. bureau with more on why this big outdoor speech is getting a change of venue. >> reporter: it looks like bank of america stadium is going to be empty storm night. let's take a live look. now because of the threat of listen and storms it will be in the convention hall which seats about 40,000 fewer people. meanwhile, tonight, the country learns more about kamala harris. she's among the speakers taking the stage ahead of former president bill clinton. getting a high-profile spot is a big deal for her and it's prompting new speculation about her pew chur. meanwhile, michelle obama wowed the crowd last night in her

speech. she did not take on the republicans directly but she talked more about her husband promoting policies an his character. >> for barrack, she is issues are not -- for barack, these issues are not political. they are personal. >> reporter: and bill clinton, there is a risk he could overshadow the president. alison burns, ktvu channel 2 news. well, in oakland, president obama's campaign office has been moved. six activists walked into the campaign office and refused to leave. a few weeks earlier, someone threw a rock and smashed the window. >> some were feeing unsafe. for the most part -- feeling unsafe. for the most part, they broke

the large window. >> campaign officials are not saying where the office is for safety and security reasons but they do say it is in downtown oakland. 8:48. one person was killed another wounded after a man opened fire for a quickry rally for quebec's new premere. the -- victory rally for quebec's new premere. she's the first tee male premere -- the first female

premere. today continues the search for sierra lamar. here's more. >> reporter: in the next 15 minutes, congressman zoe lofgrin will be here to speak. a lot of volunteers have come here in the search center but not as many that came out in the host. there have been vigils in the past. but this one will mark it's been nearly six months since she disappeared from her morgan hill home. >> too many times the suspect gets too much attention. it should be on sierra, you no,

she's the victim, we're the victims, her family. >> 21-year-old antolin garcia- torres was arrested for her murder even though her body has never been. >> now -- now, l.e.d. votives will be used tonight. they want to use this tonight at 7:00 p.m. they want the volunteers to spell out the word "hope" with those motives. back to you. nine minutes before 9:00. now this morning, fairfield police have a warning for pg&e customers. during the last few weeks, police have received calls about a man posing as a pg&e worker. they say he's telling people

they need information that they are not asking for. you don't give out your credit card information -- >> very good. >> uh-huh. we've been talking more about the chp officer wounded in that shooting yesterday. we'll bring you a live update next. three lanes are close the after a crash in the east bay. tara will have more on this sig- alert and its -- and when it is supposed to clear and a final look at your wednesday commute. [ male announcer ] sizzler's classic tri-tip

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the deadly chp shootout in alamo yesterday, one more update. the officer, kenyon youngstrom, remains in critical condition at this hour. investigators hope video from his dash-board camera will show what provoked the suspect to shoot youngstrom during yesterday's traffic stop. alex savidge is at john muir medical center now. you have talked to the organizer of the vigil for the officer. >> reporter: yes. there is certainly a community outpouring. i can tell you that family members and fellow chp officers, it's been an agonizing time for them.

they've remained at the bedside of kenyon youngstrom. he's in critical condition at last check. youngstrom was shot by a driver during a traffic stop. he's a former army reservist. and he's a husband and four of -- and father of four who lives in the cordelia area of fairfield. there's been an vigil oh,ed for the officer. i taked with the organizers of that -- organizer of that vig illa short time ago their we're organizing this vigil because the youngstroms have hasn't friends and it affects a lot of different age rages. this whole tragedy has been difficult to deal with. >> reporter: the chp saysian

strom is a seven-year veteran of the highway patrol -- says youngstrom is a seven-year party of the highway -- of the highway patrol. >> we're told that the contra costa county sheriff are doing the investigation that the shooting. they expect to have an update. let's check our commute. what's happening, tara? >> four-car crash, noninjury, six cars blocking the freeway. this is 680 southbound near concord avenue. this is supposed to be clearing tonight. but it did pack some punch because chunks of the concrete area are in the lane. all lanes affected of the -- there's concrete in two of the lanes. try to avoid this area if you

can. in fremont, 880 southbound. let's hear from steve. well, pretty much lit up. cloy, sun, even some thunderstorms today, anything goes. >> wow. >> good to have you back. >> yes. >> thank you. it's 8:57. thank you for trusting ktvu for your news. >> and be sure to tune in for the noon news and hear updates about the chp officer. we are always here for you. >> goodbye.

welcome to "right this minute." we've got great videos, first. a vicious kick to the face that's a really bad move, because -- >> that is an off-duty police officer. >> we ha see how the video led the suspect's down fall. why bother with the complaint desk when you can just -- >> light the place on fire. >> the story behind the monthly to have meltdown. the driver that went no the crosswalk is