and police say they need your help. two sides in the bart dispute resume talks this morning. the reason there is still a real threat of a strike. a church suffers damage after a vandal strikes. what was good morning. thank you for waking up with us. let's check weather, traffic, the weather, steve, it sounds weird today. >> a lot of clouds and drizzle. all the way inland for some. and after the clouds burn off there will be clouds from the

low that's moving into the north. that's going to keep us cool and 60s and 70s and showers. sal. highway 4 looks good. there are no problems. slow westbound 80. police want your help to identify two men posing as pg&e workers and robbing people. they robbed them in the home yesterday. and as we found out, this is the third robbery of this kind. >> police believe they are the ones who robbed several businesses. the starbucks here was robbed and a jamba juice. police say the business robberies were in the last two weeks, the men arrived around

the opening time in orange vests and hard mattes to workers that you see here. they held up the starbucks and the jamba juice and making off with the opening cash. then at 8:30 in the morning. men with a similar description posed as pg&e workers and bound a man, woman and girl in their home which is located on the 1400 block of farrell street. >> they told a resident they were investigating a gas leak. the female allowed the suspects into the home. and they faked working on a heater. they researched the home for 20 minutes after binding the three people with duct tape. they made off with cash and items. the police gave a detailed

description of the suspects in the last hour. they say one of the robbers is a man in his early 30s, african- american, 6 feet tall weighing around 200 pounds. his facial hair was unshaven. a white shirt and blue jeans. the other is described as a hispanic male. and weighing around 150 pounds. he wore a hard hat. they drove away in a gold suv. you should always check utility worker's id badges before letting anyone into your house. the people at the front door of the home. you should look out for the truck because if it is a legitimate worker, there will be a utility vehicle parked in front of your home.

contract talks in the bart contract talks continue with the threat of a strike looming. a board held a hearing into the bitter labor dispute. bart management and unions could not even agree on how much they disagree. management says that bart and unions are still about 100 million apart on terms of a new contract. the unions say the number is lower. >> there is a big gap. they can be closed about but there is a divergence of positions. >> the board will present its findings to the governor who ask the court to order a 60-day cooling off period. the unions are ready to strike if there is no deal by sunday night. check with us here and online for updates. for alert os listen the strike

is on or off, down load the app or like us on facebook. and developing nows in texas. they officials have arrested a man who believed to have killed four people and wounded four. the gunman was arrested at a house in the suburb of desoto where four more people were found shot. the investigation is going on this morning. we'll bring you more details. police are looking for whoever made a bomb threat last night targeting a movie theater. the threat name a text message. and the century theater was evacuated. the one person in the theater heard a fire alarm then the announcement to get out. >> i was trying to get out and people were trying to listen to

the intercomes. but after we came out it is like chaos. now the deputies with bomb sniffing dogs searched that for hours but no bomb was found. and more on the child killed in an east oakland home. they are stepping up patrols and ramping up the operation to curb the violence. they believe that the baby drew jackson and his father were targeted at a home yesterday morning. they say he crept into the yard and fired through a window. >> it is unacceptable that children are shot while they sleep in their bed. >> plans were announced t crack down on the gangs. it has the officers and community members meeting with

gang members and offering support. the time now is 6:06. police now have a suspect and a motive in the vandalism of a church in milpitas. you are outside of the church. good morning. >> good morning. they just opened the doors to the church and they're setting up inside here. i spoke with a volunteer she said she was upset over the damage here. now if you look here you cannot tell there was vandalism done. they spent the day cleaning up. yesterday they found a homeless man in the parking lot who they say is responsible for vandalising $20,000 worth of items in the church. and potted plants benches and candles and items destroyed inside the church and the grounds. and officers arrested the 30 year old michael vick roy.

he was not intoxicated. he said he did it because he was upset he had an argument with his girlfriend. and the church community was shocked over this. and the volunteer we spoke with describes all the damage. >> and the flowers, all the things he destroyed. the statue of the blessed mother. >> we're trying to get the details from the police as far as how this man was able to get into the church. when i asked the volunteer she said she thinks maybe somebody left the front door open. there will be a mass in an hour we hope to speak with the pastor. and we got inside to see if there is any damage that we can

show you. live from milpitas. and no big problems so far but little glitches that we should know about? >> it is better today than yesterday at the bay bridge. right now it is a normal delay. we have a little mist problem with the auto focus. and let's go out and take a look at the freeway here in oakland. that looks good. if you go further down and fremont that is good. across from the peninsula and 280 are looking very good but the mist and drizzral a factor. let's go to de, it, it drizzle will be a factor today. >> i know that some locations

had a. 06. and david said concord i went to get coffee it is like rain. there is a lot of drizzle. the temperatures below average. and should be 83 and 75 today. livermore 88. 77. san jose 75 that's downtown. the low is moving. i think a possibility of showers to the north. you know it will be close for us but the north bay is a better opportunity. not going anywhere for a couple of days today and tomorrow the possibility of showers exist and the main concern now is for the elevated fire danger up to the northern mountains and the northeast california. and part of it. eastern but throwing lake county into the mix. and 60s. mild because cloud cover comes back. we have a chance to clear out and the wind up to 24 at

fairfield. we had a band. cool air aloft. watch. morning drizzle, light rain. clouds. a combination and a mixed bag here. partly sunny and cloudy skies. but to the north things will build up later this afternoon as we get the heating. 60s and 70s. not much change into friday. warmer sunday and monday. >> 6:11 now a wild fire is raging out of control. the front lines of this and the fire fight to keep the damage from getting worse. >> and students told to watch their backs. what is making them vulnerable to thieves. >> the effects of climate change here in california.

welcome back to the morning news. we want to tell you what is going on in one region of california. a wildfire, huge flames that you can see right now. it is burning about 20 miles west of palm springs in banning. that's where the reporter is this morning. and he is joining us near the

fire lines. this has threatened a lot of homes. rick? >> reporter: that's right, the firefighters worked all night long. and i'm supposed to be at a command post but there are no firefighters or engines, they are up in the mountains fighting this blaze and a growing stubborn blaze it is. up to 6000 acres at this time. we'll get a update in an hour so it is likely to have grown. and orders are in place for several communities. some people are staying fighting it with hoses. they were getting some help. the silver fire now into its 16th hour. it started up in the community

and with the steady winds and erupted to an out of control fire. several stuarts have been destroyed, homes, outbuildings. and new orders are in place for parts of area closer to 190 freeway where we are located. other communities are already evacuated a popit flats and vista grande, 1800 people affected by the fire. many can only hope for the best. could you not see a lot. it came down so fast. then the wind picks up. >> the fire has not been fought without the casualties. we don't know the extent of their injuries. one civilian injured. we understand that person suffered burns and transported to a burn center.

this morning 243, that is closed. and centers are set up and and for pets that all takes place. and it will be another that's it from banning. new this morning another drone strike and terrorists are killed in the attack. and officials say that they have uncovered the plots. and attacking embassies and facilities. >> and it planned to attack forces that are guarding shipping in the red sea.

they will attack the foreign embassies. and the u.s. and britain evacuated them earlier this week. and in less than two vehicles. and the president maintains that the use of drones is heavily con trained. >> america does not take the strikes when we can capture individual terrorists. >> the activity could force the administration to come up with plans to shut down the prison. under the plan they would be sent back to their home countries. and they are from yemen and some don't think it is safe to return. >> and they are closed in 19 countries around the world. and how long it will last next.

spouses of military spouses could get benefits that's from a memo. and it will provide ten days of leave in same sex relationships so they can travel where they can marry legally. this stems from the decision extending benefits to legally married same sex couples. and back to school time here in the bay area and comes with a smart phone warning for students. the robberies have surged in san francisco. in many cases students are the victims. the principal of one school said they have them stolen as they ride on muni or other public transportation to and from school. the district attorney said he is seeing kids as young as 6 attacked for their smart phones. he is conducting outreach now to make sure students and teachers are aware of the

problem. climate changes have an effect and. and they have gone up 1.5 degrees. the sea level at the tidal gauge went up 8 inches. there are now 30 fewer days where the temperature is below freezing compared to 1910. a poll by the public policy institute found 63% of californiaians believe that the effects are being felt. 22% say that they think the impact will be felt in the future. and 11% say there will never be an impact. 6:20. and traffic for us this morning, how is the commute? >> it is looking good. and the faa released a warning saying they could be delayed an hour and one minute.

let's round it off. and because of low clouds and fog. you are looking at a live picture of the bay bridge. that's backed up a 15 minute wait. metering lights are on. another live picture. this traffic looks good and as you pass by the oakland coliseum. there is a car fire in san jose in northbound near taylor street on the way to the oakland -- sorry on the what i to the san jose airport. sorry. the san jose airport. northbound 87 near taylor street the car fire is on the shoulder. the fire department is on the screen. let's go to steve. >> sal? >> yes. >> the greater since natty airport is in covington, kentucky. >> we have a low cloud deck a lot of drizzle and showers, thunder showers. plenty going on and you know i think i'll visit up to northern sonoma. it will impact the northern

mountains. what we're concerned about is lightning strikes and the fire danger today, tomorrow. saturday this far north. there is a bit of rain to the north. 50s and 60s. mild temperatures and socking everyone in up to quincy. so far things are quiet but there in line for a possibility of showers and we are north bay as that low will move in. it will have two speeds though, slow and stop, it will be with us tomorrow. however, it should be strong enough to chew up the fog bank and a possibility of showers. cool pattern. and clear lake at 82. and 7 # fairfield. and 74 sonoma that's cool for them. 80s low for many 77, and it is kind of close the range between the bay and inland. inland are taking the biggest drop. temperatures will be at 70s. and san b red sox uno and sun

cloud showers a possibility into friday and it lifts. more sunshine and warmer temperatures on weekend. >> thank you, steve. j approximate morgan chase facing charges over a mortgage backed securities. the largest bank said it has been notified # of parallel investigations by the justice department, the civil discretions that a conclusion the bank violated securities laws. investigations focus on mortgages in california's central valley hart hid -- which was hard hit by the foreclosures. time now is 6:23. the star of the s ox approximate ranos robbed on the day he died. what is missing and is still missing from his room in italy. they were hoping to get rid of the alarm system. >> robbers broke into a building and stole thousands worth of computers. how they tried to make amends

when they learned it was a place to help battered women.

the time now is 6:26 a watch was reportedly stolen from the hotel room of the sopran os star after he died in

italy. the actor's $3000 rolex went missing. and papers imply that a thief took it as chaos erupted in the rome room once the actor was found unresponsive. guilt got the best of a couple of robbers. they broke into a center that helps battered women. and when the news spread about that theft they had a change of heart. they gave the items back with a note. >> we had no idea what they were taking. here is your stuff back. we hope that you guys can continue to make a difference in people's lives. >> the thieves got in through the ceiling in a heist and it was over in a matter of minutes. >> it is now 6:27. check in with sal for a look at

the commute. you know the bay bridge is it is a normal commute. there is a backup of course as it would be. westbound at the toll plaza. and there is nothing unusual as you can tell. if you are driving in the south bay trying to get there. that is good a nice drive on the sunol grade. steve? >> a lot of clouds, it be low or high. >> cool temperatures and showers and thunder showers to the north. >> thank you, steve. a warning about danger as imposters after a bold home invasion. we're now learning that the same imposters may have targeted some businesses. headed to the pre-season game 4ers and broncos there is a new changes you need to know about why this will be your new best friend.

we'll go live to the opening bell and going public this morning who that is and what is happening today.

u and taking it outside aide holdings going public today. and if you don't know bmx biking. and i think they have not that there is any snow. they are going public keep an eye on the stock. >> and good morning to you. >> thank you for joining us and the morning news. it is thursday, pam.

>> i'm dave clark. >> i'm pam cook. and officials are warning about two pg&e imposters after a home invasion. we are learning that they may have targeted businesses in vallejo. we have more. and, you have information about what is going on. >> the men who tied up a family and robbed them may be the same men who robbed the businesses. including the starbucks here behind me and a jamba juice and posing as workers. and the police say the business robberies happened in the last two weeks. the men arrived around the store opening time in orange day glo vests. they held up the starbucks and the jam ba juice making off with cash with the opening time. and then yesterday around 8:30

in the morning police say the men with a similar description posed as pg&e workers and bound a couple and a girl in their home on the farriel street. >> unless you are expecting a utility company to come out or requested them to come out. show identification or generally after legitimate there will be a truck that's in front of the residence. >> those men beat the male resident and searched the home for 20 minutes and made off with cash. police gave a more detailed description. one is described as a man in his 30s. he is about 6 feet tall weighing 200 pounds. his hair was -- facial hair was unshaven. white shirt and blue jeans. the other hispanic 5'9", weighing around 150 pounds.

he wore a hard hat and vest. now neighbors saw them run from the home and drive away in a gold suv similar to a cadillac. and police say that if someone approaches your door claiming to be a worker you should check the badge. they are linked to all three. police are investigating the shootings last night. and they were wounded in a gunfire. the latest happened at 11 on eastman avenue. police say that two people were shot but they are both expected to survive. there was another in oakland two hours earlier. that happened shortly before 9:00. and he was shot several times

he was rushed to the hospital where he is listed in guarded condition. they are looking for suspects. >> san francisco is hosting a gun buy back event in the mission district in opens of getting some off the streets. the guns can be turned in for $100 no questions asked. assault rifles can be exchanged for 200. it is being held in the parking lot of the u.s. bank at 22 -7bd and cap streets. that runs from 6 to 8:00 tomorrow night. the time now is 6:35. and firefighters investigating a small house fire that happened here on north idaho street. it was put out quickly. no injuries reported. the fire appears to have started near a box. pg&e has been called in to investigate. firefighters are racing to put out this fast moving wildfire down in southern

california. coming up we'll get a update on this fire and these are live pictures and it is zero percent contained and this is right near palm springs. today a bikini bar is slated to hope. the gold club is in an old bank building which has been renovated. businesses worry that the club will bring in more crime such as prostitution. a residential high rise is being built across the street. and it is the start of the end for the 49ers at candlestick park. fans, you will notice security measures for the first pre- season game tonight. and we are at the stadium. telling us about a crackdown and what the fans can bring to the game. it is different now. >> change takes getting used to. check out the huge sign in front of the stick letting you know the changes are here.

this says that you can see new policy in effect so if you are coming and you are not aware of the policy. we have -- we have information. this a policy for the nfl and the league is trying to get the word out to the fans. >> there is no better place to watch a game than in the stadium. to make your game day experience. >> if you log on to the web site you will see this and the bag policy and any questions that you may have. let's talk about the things that are not allowed inside any nfl stadium. coolers, briefcases. backpacks. fanny packs. bags. seat cushions. and no diaper bags. pretty common stuff for people going to sporting events. want to see this. as you can see we saw plenty of bags. move of everything that you are looking at people holding will get you sent back to your car if you brought it to the niners game tonight. and they will have a couple of checkpoints to help you out.

they don't want to you get in if you have a banned bag they hope to catch you out so they can send you back. ladies if you like to bring your purse. known, you will not bring it. can you bring one of these a clutch-sized purse. the best bed is to get one of these bags if you don't want to buy one of these. get it at the store. and put what you can in that. and it is like going to the airport. everyone gets one. if you have kids. pack one of them. and can you get more stuff in the stadium. >> live here at the stick. >> 49ers hope to cash in on their popularity. two new stores will sell merchandise. the opening will be august 17th at the west field valley fair mall a 3000 square foot

store on market street in san francisco next month. >> 638 is the same. sal is covering things on traffic. commute is off to a decent start. with the last few days. we haven't had a good time at the bridge. better. normal. and slow traffic there. it is backed up for a 15 to 20 minute delay. if you are used to it. this is what it looks like. no major delay on the bridge and there are no stalls reported by chp, we are always watching. this is good. this is 880 and oakland. and you can see it looks good. northbound on the right. and driving in san jose. northbound 87 near taylor a car fire never did cause a lot of slow traffic. 101 is slow after 280 on the way up to the airport. steve. >> lots of gray skies. aest westerly breeze for most. not as strong as it was. and reports and drizzle.

measurable amounts. san francisco from santa cruz mountains. and 102 in the higher elevations. the average highs are close. san francisco with 67. normal 68. and santa rosa. 74 today. and 88. 75 and 77. downtown should be 82. not only the low clouds in place but plenty there. higher clouds will filter in as and some of those clouds will produce drizzle but afternoon showers, that's a possibility and north and east of us. it is close, i'll mention it not only that but maybe some thunderstorms and lightning. that will not be good but for the fire danger. red flag warning out. and northern mountains but part of the county. i'm throwing in lake county into the mix because it is close enough. 50s and 60s. mild on the lows. it doesn't take much to warm up. and all the clouds.

rain. and that's all i found. and a lot of people sending me pictures. we'll see those again. it will be hear friday and saturday. a postally cloudy and temperatures are below average. and clear lake in there. 66 richmond and danville. berkeley 68. a lot of moisture. low 80s santa clara valley. 60s on the coast. and not much change on friday but it looks better saturday and warm weir more sun. >> time now is 6:41 a ruptured line in burlingame.

crews are worken on it now. these are live pictures. right there with them. this is the area of burlingame and primrose. that was reported about 5:30 this morning. and at this point we don't know how many people are affected by the gas leak. and the ruptured gas line but they're working on it. we'll stay on this and bring you more details on this ruptured gas line when we get them in. it is now 6:41, 6:42. he heads up the school district and how the chief is linked to an investigation into test rigging out of state. a vandal strike. new information about how all this took place and have some new video for you of what the vandals did inside the church.

here is a look at the top stories. the bart contract talks resume at 9 a.m. the threat of a strike is looming. they are after a hearing into the bitter dispute. the suspected gunman in the shootings of four people in

dallas is in custody. he shot two people at two homes. same sex spouses of military personnel could get benefits by the end of august. that's according to a proposal that's being considered. throughout the morning be have been tracking a fast moving wildfire in river side county. it has destroyed 15 structures and burned more than 6000 acres of land. that's outside of palm springs in the community of banning. and brian flores has a update and why it is difficult to put out. >> we're entering the fire season there. you have dry conditions and brush and fuel. and a fire that's not close to being contained. let's go to live pictures now

and again from. the fire is burning out of control t broke out after 2 p.m. yesterday t charred more than 6000 acres. it is called the silver fire and it broke out after 2 since that time it charred 6000 acres. and three people have been injured including two firefighters and a resident. that resident was airlifted to a hospital. it is at zero contain, it came down fast. the fire is heated into two

directions. and 243 they are being issued and there are crews from northern california headed there to fight the fire. we understand that san mateo and santa cruz and monterey have sent strike teams there. we are expecting another update in the next hour. >> and a mass at a church will begin even after it was vandalized. and what have they said. >> they are saddened this happened. and a mass will start, we don't want to be incruisive it doesn't look like you can see

any damage. and the candle is the eamericannal light. the holder that is over that it was missing, they think it was broken and vandalized. it is one of many that was destroyed here yesterday. a volunteer shared with us, she showed us the candles and the holders and that are missing. they need to be replaced. they were smashed by a vandal. statues have already been replaced. they went out and bought some yesterday. they're not the original ones that were hire. and it was at 5:30 yesterday morning she found statues broken and everything was overturned. thousands worth of items in and out were trashed. she said there was a maked man sitting outside in the parking lot. police came and arrested him. he said he was not intoxicated but had an argument with his girlfriend. parishioners are upset with the destruction that was left

behind. >> i was scared and mad. people come here and they clean aide they come to church to bray. >> police say they were told that the damage is estimated at $20,000 they arrested a man and. they say that he is homeless and police told me that something like this is unusual to happen. and they are shaking their heads. the santa clara chief involved in a scandal with his old school. he was the superintendent of the district in texas from 2009 to 2012. and it is reporting that the district is now being

investigated for possibly skewing the test results curing during the time he gas charge. and an audit did not put any blame on him. and 650 is the time. and it is getting busier, we're looking at the commute. it is not that bad. let's go out. and show you the traffic here it may slow you down. and looking at the commute and the bridge and it looks okay. and traffic and we don't have a lot going on. thank you and mostly cloudy. there are some breaks and the low that is responsible is

moving in. that will chew it up. and .06 yesterday. people say it is raining the last couple of days. it is associated with the low. as it does that should chew up the fog and it will fire up the storms in northern california. it will be close for us later today and up to lake county. a red flag warning the last thing we need 567890s and 60s. and the cloud cover. there are breaks and more so. a bit of rain and not much. and so far that's yet with the low and when it is moving in. afternoon heating. you will see cloud build-ups and more that we saw a couple of days ago. mild and morning drizzle. clouds and some there will be a mix and clouds and higher clouds. 60s and 70s and 80s. they will be far below average. but low rebound after friday.

and things will improve. time now is 6:5 #. let's go out to wall street. and pretty good day for the dow. the nasdaq and the s&p 500. and i want to give you a look. the dow is up right about 35 points. stocks rebounding after a three day drop. some are doing well. groupon reporting good numbers. bay area based tesla, i want to pun temperature in to get the reading, it is up almost 15%. $20 a share to 154 a share. that's after the temperature reported quarterly profits topped $26 million. experts were expecting a loss. they are making money. and the manhunt is expanding now for the man accused of kidnapping a girl and killing her mother. we have disturbing information

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eufrplts family members of a missing woman will be out looking for more clues today.

flyers were posted and she disappeared after telling her daughter she was meeting someone about her missing dog. and the sus ter said police believe she met someone. >> the amber alert for a girl and it has been expanded to oregon and washington state. and hannaerson --erson was kidnapped by a family friend who is suspected of killing her mother and possibly her brother. a friend says that in recent months he told her he had a crush on her. they think that he may be heading to canada. the santa clara health department is reporting a case of west nile virus this year. doctors say a woman in her 30s

hospitalized for viral meningitis was infected. she is recovering at home. what are you seeing now? >> and we'll follow up on a car fire 580 at the pass that is causing some delays. and watch for it. and the bay bridge. and it is like rain here and measurable amounts and in san francisco. and 60s and 70s. >> and coming up on 2. police have issued a warning about two dangerous men posing as workers. the important new information we learned this morning.

a vallejo family was robbed at gunpoint yesterday and two local businesses were robbed within the last two weeks. what police say connects the three cases and what you should be on the look out for. >> four people killed in deadly gunfire in dallas. how massive man hunt came to an end. >> a bay area catholi