without injuries. what we are showing you is oracle boats sent out to rescue them. drifted past the area. strong winds caused the boat to flip. >> it was scary, i guess, it is the real feeling, every day we go out we are pushing it more and more. it is a pretty big crash and we are very lucky nobody was injured. >> but this accident is certainly a set back for oracle team usa. they were planning on sailing this during next year's america's cup as they try to defend their title. crew members know the large sale that catches the wind was destroyed and the team will have to wait and see what other danger has been done to the

boat. we do expect that will be done later today. i spoke a short time ago and the boat is back here at team headquarters and they will pull it out of the boat, alex savage ktvu channel 2 morning news. three people were arrested following a high-speed chase and crash. all three were injured when they mode down the tree and the tree was the only thing keeping the suv from hitting the restaurant. it reported -- they reportedly stole something fortunately nobody else was hurt. they encouraged am violence in flyers. from downtown oakland this comes as the city braces for an

anniversary demonstration, tara? >> reporter: one week ago, frank plaza was ugly, there was tear gas bottles being thrown and this year it could get even uglier if some vigilantist have their -- vigilantes have their way. now here is the scene, people have been urging people to bring bats to the next protest. they are asking them to bring bats to stand up and defend their city and it says to target can you caution.

-- caucasians. could this be something caused by protesters themselves but many say a few people will show up on the square and it is bringing up some bad memories from the 60s and we will tell you what city officials have to say about this. in election news this morning, both president barack obama and mitt romney head back out on the campaign trail after their feisty debate. >> mitt romney says he has a 5 point plan he has a 1 point plan and that plan is to make sure folks at the top play by a different set of rules. >> the two men started over gas prices, immigration the attack in libya and the economy. >> for me i look at what has happened in the last four years and say this has been a disappointment, we can do better than this. we don't have to settle for 43 months with unemployment above

8%. >> now the presidential candidates have one debate and the focus of that debate is foreign policies. >> here in the bay area, some students at st. marys college gathered to watch the debate and share their thoughts. >> i think president barack obama gave better points. >> i think mitt romney was able to nail obama on a few points that will be important in this election and he nailed him well. >> for many students this is their first presidential election. cnn says he won 46%. many say president barack obama won and we have posted more video right on our front page. californians will vote on

two tax proposals that will benefit schools. molly has invested her personal for the tate into prop 38. why some say his tax members are flawed. great news for giants fans. marco scutaro is expected to start in the playoff game against the st. louis cardinals. an mri shows he suffered a left contusion. matt holiday crashed into him and he even joked he might kick holiday's butt if he tries to talk to him. >> he is more optimistic about where he is at right now than when it first happened. >> he is focused on the game not retaliation. you can watch game three of the

nationals league championship series right here with us ktvu channel 2 news, first pitch is scheduled for 1:07. . sal, how is traffic? gosh, they are a good team though. >> good game, i know. >> traffic is doing well, pam. they are off to a decent start, there are no major problems, there is some road work and they have a few closures. let's look at the east shore freeway, it looks good heading out to the area. westbound bay approach, if you are driving on the east shore freeway as you mentioned, it

looks nice in both directions and 280 and 101 are off to a good start after a bad day and it is nice and wide open for you let's go to steve. thank you and clear skies, we will start off not as warm, there is a good wind going towards fairfield. other occasions have dipped into the 50s. high pressure is settling and it will be a rollercoaster ride over the next 5 to 7 days. they are also getting that north, northeast breeze and it is just one day or a day and a half. sunshine wall to wall. warm to hot. and also out in the valley, near 90 inland, it is nice out there. 70s and 80s and 90s for temperatures today. wednesday into thursday, cool begins thursday into friday,

and we'll see how much it drops by sunday and monday. wow, what a drop. a sadden for a missing motorcyclist, the reason it is being investigated as a homicide. my bed was shaking and i was not sure why. >> the rear occurrence that rattled most nerves last night. we will tell you about the commute and the bay area weather coming up.

. good morning skies are clear and it is going to be sunny and warm for everybody. welcome back, it is now 4:42, the santa clara sheriff's office is now investigating the disappearance of a man on the south side. investigators confirm a body

found is that of somebody from saratoga. investigators are not releasing how he died or a potential motive. he was last seen leaving a party on his harley davidson on september 18th, the motorcycle is still missing. she is accused of abandoning her daughter. and an interview said she left her daughter in the store and she broke up with him after she had been left behind. she suffers and was not taking her medication when the incident occurred last month. an unusual place for an earthquake. main, it was felt as far away as connecticut. >> my bed was shaking back and forth and i was not quite sure what it was. >> honestly i thought i was

doing construction across the street. >> it is the strongest since 2006 when a 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit. firefighters responded to an early morning fire at a bar and grill. they found the bodies of 5 people inside, four women and a man, it is unclear but a news conference has begun and we will bring you more as soon as it becomes available. 9 victims are suing the theater and their lawyer claims negligence on behalf of what happened. the suit also alleges they should have had better security because it had actually been the site of shootings and assaults before. this is the 7th and since mark could not have foreseen the attack. right now, fda

investigators have raided the facility at the deadly meningitis outbreak. the new england center in framingham massachusetts may be preparing a case against the company. they have been linked to 16 deaths now and at least 214 people have become sick. hundreds are honoring the life of u.s. ambassador chris steve develops. family -- stevens. family members and other dignitaries paid tribute to him. he died on september 11thth on the terror attack. they have apologized for the attack and credit the steve develops between building bridge between them and the

u.s. >> his name will never be for gotten. >> he was the epitomy of that saying, it is amazing how much can be accomplished when nobody gets the credit. he had so many professional achievements. >> tom pickerring is leading the 6:00 into the benghazi attack which killed three other americans. two of them promised to deliver to california schools. proposition 38 raises income tax for about 4 years. governor brown raises sales tax for four years on those making more than $250,000. prop 30 would rent rate --

generate almost 10 billion a year. >> that is enough to restore all the cuts and bring us back to a well rounded education where kids have art and physical education... >> they say it will create a $6 billion budget hole, making the problem worse before it gets better. criticism used them as leaders who spoke up for the poor. if passed people would be banned from sitting or lying on downtown sidewalks. certain people say it's good for business but others say it would criminalize the homeless. it is speculated to be the launch of the ipad mini. here is a look at it, the words on the invite read, we have more to show you.

analysts say little is a big hint they will unveil the ipad mini, a smaller version of the ipad. and the new move to the city, and it is at piers 30 and 32. the project would generate 54 million in annual fees and create 5,000 temporary jobs. neighbors worry it will increase crime. the bay area could host another super bowl. it will be played at the new stadium in santa clara. they would still be considered the host city and they are hosting super bowl 2015 and the loosing bowl will begin. a decision is expected in may. it is hosting our super bowl

and host cities report a half billion dollar boost to the local economist. that would be nice. let's check in with sal for a look at traffic, how is it going, sal? >> i think some people here who we work with... >> good morning everybody. >> you know the traffic is doing well to answer your question, pam. we are not seeing a lot which is good at this hour. let's look at what we have with interstate 880 westbound and i would be surprised. it's nice and wide open fromville lay to berkeley, no problems at the bay bridge toll plaza. we have had rough commutes and hopefully we will repeat that today coming into the city. if you are driving in the south bay, traffic is moving a long relatively well getting up to highway 17. let's go to steve. let's go for it.

>> i was thinking about going on a nature washing there, steve. clear skies, temperatures will be warming up fast. not so much yet other locations, big difference in the temperatures. fairfield and antioch, in the mid-50s even san jose is at 52. so the strongest gusts so far mt. diablo, 20 or 25 especially out to the sacramento valley especially over towards fairfield. the north wind is in place and it has wiped out the fog as well. high pressure has built in, we could get some breezy gusting conditions but 70s and 80s and 90s, it will be sunny for all. our forecasted highs, everybody will be close here. warmest temperatures will be out where the benefit of that

north wind is. lots of upper 80s, and 90s about the same thursday, here comes cooler weather, maybe rain pam next week. >> goodness. >> keep it away from halloween if you can, sir. time now 4:50, it will affect the drivers and bicyclists. the two busiest streets in san francisco. and four extra digits, they will have to dial it even if they are calling their next door neighbor.

. welcome back. 4:52, a decision is expected on a cold war radio tower. the mid-peninsular open space district is looking at two options to give them enough time to raise enough money for needed renovations. one option is at a cost 40 14,000 dollars and another is at a cost of $75,000. burned wreckage was found about a mile from the half-moon bay airport. the pilot was killed in the crash but his name has not been

released. no passengers were believed to have been on board. they believe it is the same plane that went missing a day earlier on its way to arizona. friday's building is still red tagged and the cause of the fire is still under investigation but it does not appear to be suspicious. the city's transportation agency approved a plan to remove more than 50 parking spaces and add new bike lanes in their place. the stretch will be three blocks and work on the project is scheduled to start later this year. 4:54 back to sal for a look at

traffic, any major problems? >> no, for the most part we are off to a nice start. san francisco sister, the 880 split has nice getting to the bridge. passed the coliseum there are no maiming problems and the morning -- no major problems and however there is a little bit of road work, it's not causing a big delay but watch for some closures. let's go to steve. a lot of cloud cover going through the missouri area and there will be some scattered thunderstorm activetivity. and 72 looks like game time temperature. you are already sitting in the 

50s and 60. 67 degrees, northwest, stockton sacramento, also vacaville as well in some areas around the bay up around 2000 feet. everything is in place, no fog. now you do get fire danger with these northerly presidents. this will be the normallest day of the week. today 70s 80s and lower 90s. tomorrow is still rather warm, cooling starts friday and a bigelow on the temperatures coming up, pam. south bay is getting a new area code. people who live in the south bay will be required and people

who have sent digits, they will get a message but the new area code goes into effect,ment cars, a top racing boat is now in pieces in the san francisco bay, we will tell you what happened overnight.

. what the overnight polls say about the fiery presidential debate. it is warm for everybody. good morning, it is time for the ktvu channel 2 morning news. good morning to you, welcome to a brand-new day in the middle of the week, i am dave clark. >> and good morning, i am pam cook, let's check in with steve

paulson for the weather. >> yesterday we had fog but it is all gone. it is windy out towards the valley maybe some of the higher elevations as well with. 70s 80s and 90s, here is sal. we will start reminding you about a closure on this very same bridge. also it looks good on the golden gate bridge as you head south. let's go back to the desk. they are picking up the pieces, it crashed in the what i. alex savage is where the team is down but not out, right alex? >> reporter: this is a major setback. this was the boat they were planning to race during the america's cup and it capsized yesterday afternoon and