half post10:00 on the east coast in the rotunda on capitol hill. we await the republican response to the president's state of the union address about a minute and a half from now, chris? >> you were talking about the fact that sometimes these speeches go well and sometimes they don't. i will say it's not really a fair match. the president is speaking before

the entire government in a huge hall, people applauding, and in these cases which you have in the case of -- this is true whether it's a republican responding to a democratic president or vice versa, they're alone in a room, and they don't always go so well. last year, marco rubio gave a very good speech but in the middle of it, he got a bad case of dry mouth and had to reach in the middle of the speech for a bottle of water. i guess he decided that was better6e? bottle of water. it is a hard act to follow the president when he is speaking in the house chamber. >> you mentioned the significance of the woman as a speaker tonight. it can't be overstated, democrats have been able to make the case there say war on women and politically on the poll it seems to be sticking. >> yes, absolutely and we had this incident last week during the republican national committee meeting web former governor mike huckabee talked about birth control and women

and libudido. >> here she comes, kathy mcmorris-rogers. >> what an honor for me to be with you after the president's state of the union. tonight we honor america, a nation that has witnessed the greatest rise of freedom and opportunity our world has ever seen. nation where we are not defined by our limits but by our potential and a nation where a girl who worked at the mcdonald's drive-thru to help pay for college can be with you from the united states capitol. but the most important moments right now aren't happening here. they're not in the oval office or in the house chamber. they're in your homes. kissing your kids good night, figuring out how to pay the bills, getting ready for tom rose' doctor's visit, waiting to

hear from those you love serving in afghanistan or searching for that big job interview. after all, we, the people, have been the foundation of america since our earliest days, people from all walks of life and from all corners of the world, people who come to america because here no challenge is too great and no dream too big. that's the genius of america. tonight the president made more promises that sound good, but won't actually solve the problems facing americans. we want you to have a better life. the president wants that, too. but we part ways when it comes to how to make that happen. so tonight, i'd like to share a more hopeful republican vision, one that empowers you, not the government. it's one that champions free markets and trusts people to make their own decisions, not a government that decides for you. it helps working families rise

above the limits of poverty and protects our most vulnerable, and it's one where washington plays by the same rules that you do. it's a vision that is fair and offers the promise of a better future for every american. if you would have told me as a little girl that i would one day put my happened on the bible and be sworn in as the 200th woman to serve in the house of representatives, i wouldn't have thought it possible. i grew up working on my family's orchard and fruit stand in kettle falls, a small town in eastern washington, getting up before dawn with my brother to pick apples, my dad drove a school bus and mom as a part-time bookkeeper. they taught me to work hard, help others and always, always dream for more. so when i showed my 4h animals at the county fair my parents used to say to me, kathy, you need to save this money so you can go to college one day, and so i did.

i saved. i worked-ltb hard and became th first in my family to graduate from college. the chance to go from my washington to this one was unexpected. i came to congress to help empower people, not politicians, to grow the working middle class, not the government, and to ensure that everyone in this country can find a job, because a job is so much more than a paycheck. it gives us purpose, dignity, and the foundation to build a future. i was single when i was elected, but it wasn't long before i met brian, a retired navy commander and now we have three beautiful children, one who was born just eight weeks ago, like all parents we have high hopes and dreams for our children but we also know what it's like to face challenges. three days after our son was

born, cole, we got news no parent expects. cole was diagnosed with down's syndrome. the doctors told us he could have endless complications, heart defects, even early alzheimer's. they told us all the problems, but when we looked at our son, we saw only possibilities. we saw a gift from god, and today, we see a 6-year-old boy who dances to bruce springsteen, who reads above grade level and who is the best big brother in the world. we sigh all of the things he can do, not those he can't. and cole and his sisters, grace and prynn have made me more determined to see the potential in every human life, whether we're born with an extra 21st chromosome or without a dollar to our name, we are not defined by our limits but by our potential, because our mission, not only as republicans, but as

americans, is to once again ensure that we are not bound by where we come from, but empowered by what we can become. that is the gap republicans are working to close. it's the gap we all face between where you are and where you want to be. the president talks a lot about income inequality, but the real gap we face today is one of opportunity and equality, and with this administration's policies, that gap has become far too wide. we see this gap growing every single day. we see it in our neighbors who are struggling to find jobs, a husband who is now working just part-time, a child who drops out of college because she can't afford tuition, or parents who are outliving their life savings. last month, more americans stopped looking for a job than found one. too many people are falling

further and further behind because right now, the president's policies are making peopl people's lives harder. republicans have plans to close the gap, plans that will focus on jobs first without more spending, government bailouts and red tape, every day we're working to expand our economy, one manufacturing job, nursing degree and small business at a time. we have plans to improve our education and training systems so you have the choice to determine where your kids go to school, so college is affordable and skills training is modernized. and yes, it's time to honor our history of legal immigration. we're working on a step-by-step solution to immigration reform by first securing our borders and making sure america will always attract the best, brightest and hardest working from around the world and with too many americans living

paycheck to paycheck, we have solutions to help you take home more of your pay through lower tax, cheaper energy costs and affordable health care. not long ago i got a letter from betty in spokane who had hoped the president's health care law would save her money, but found out instead her premiums were going up nearly $700 a month. we've all talked to too many people who have received cancellation notices they didn't expect or who can no longer see the doctors they always have. no, we shouldn't go back to the things the way things were, but this law is not working. republicans believe health care choices should be yours, not the government's, and that whether you're a boy with down's syndrome or a woman with breast cancer, you can find coverage and a doctor who will treat you. so we hope the president will join us in a year of real

action, by empowering people, not by making their lives harder with unprecedented spending, higher taxes and fewer jobs. as republicans, we advance these plans every day, because we believe in a government that trusts people and doesn't limit where you finish, because of where you started. that is what we stand for. it's for an america every bit as compassionate as it is exceptional. if we're successful, years from >yít re. we built a working middle class that could take in anyone and a workforce that could take on the world. whether you're a girl in kettle falls or a boy from brooklyn, our chirp should be able to say that we closed the gap. our plan is one that dreams big for everyone, and turns its back

on no one. the president said many things tonight, but now i ask him to listen to you, for the true state of the union lies in your heart and in your home. tomorrow, i'll watch my son, cole, get on the school bus. others will wait in the doctor's office or interview for that first job. some of us will celebrate new beginnings. others will face great challenges, but all of us will wake up and do what iswy5& u8í]x american.

>> congress come cathy mcmorris-rodgers of the state of washington, offing the republican response in what she called a more hopeful vision that empowers you and not the government. that is the state of the union on this cold and snowy night in washington, d.c. stay tuned for continuing coverage on your late local news, context and perspective available on fox nut channel on

satellite and chabl. i'm shepard smith. good night from capitol hill. complete barry news cover rage starts right now. this is ktvu channel 2news. >> america does not stand still and neither will i. so, wherever and when ever i can take steps without legislation to expand opportunity for more american families that's what i'm going to do. >> the president promises to act on his own when he must to ensure the progress and promise that america deserves. good evening. >> welcome to a special edition of the news. you have been watching the president make his fifth state of the union address since taking office. tonight the president promised to act to boost the economy with or without congress. >> he called on lawmakers to extend the unemployment insurance that just expired and

got a round of applause when he said it was time to give women equal pay for equal work. >> it's time to do away with workplace policies that belong in a mad men episode. this year let's all come together, congress, the white house, businesses from wall street to main street, to give every woman the opportunity she deserves because i believe when women succeed, america succeeds. >> the president then addressed the federal minimum wage saying it was time to give america a raise. he promised to raise the wage for federal contract workers by order to $10.10 an hour. he also said a pay raise is loan is not enough and ordered the vice president to spearhead an across the board reform of worker trainer program. >> train americans with the skill employers need and match them to good jobs that need to be filled right now. >> other topics the president addressed tonight, a renewed

push for immigration reform, expanded renewable energy and health care. all he said to keep america on a path toward prosperity. >> after five-years of grit and determined effort the united states is petter positioned for the 21st century they any other on earth. the question for everybody in this chamber, running through every decision we make this year, is whether we are going to help our hinder this progress. >> a member of the republican party traditionally offers a rebuttal each year but tonight there were three. the official republican response was just delivered by washington representative kathy rogers, the 4 the ranking republican in the house. also utah center mike lee gave the tea party response and senator paul broadcast his own independent response to the state of the union address. >> janet watched the president addressees with bay area republicans to look at their reaction to the president's plans for the coming year.

what did they think? >> reporter: well, we are out here in walnut creek and you can see behind me the group of the county republican party including the young republicans, they meet every month. it just so happens this meeting fell on the state state of the union tonight. they decided to make it into a watch party. we have talked to a lot of people. we want to go to the vice chair of the party. what do you think about the speech? >> you know, it's really hard with obama. he makes treat speeches but you have to compare what he says with who has happened. i have to say i don't have a lot of faith that things will get better because they have been getting worse. >> reporter: was there anything that surprised you? >> i was really surprised that it wasn't as rancoros as previous ones. i'm not sure i can trust him. >> reporter: what is the issue that's closest to your heart and did he address that at all?

>> well we really are concerned about this affordable care act, it's obama care and i think its causing problems on the health industry. my younger daughter is a applying to medical school and i'm worried about her. >> reporter: thank you for letting us come and watch this with you. we have been hearing a lot of different opinions. we will put together some of the people here and get their reaction from some of the on the ground, you noah rage people in our community and bring you their comments at ten. for now reporting live. ktvu. >> san francisco mayor watched the address from a special seat in the house and this is a picture he sent of himself with jason collins, collins is the nba veteran who went pup like and said likhovtseva and said he -- public and said he was gay. they were both guests of the first lady. our coverage continues online. we are posting video from the

speech and a analysis. >> a woman is recovering tonight after she was shot during a violent home invasion. we spoke to the victim's family and neighbors who are already banding together to step up security measures in the area. >> >> right here and look for a bullet. i look down and it was there. >> reporter: dear i >> reporter: a bullet came out of his next door neighbor's home. >> i heard a bang on the front door. i thought it was a phone book. then i heard a car speed off. >> reporter: at 10:30 a man kicked in the front door of this home a family member of the 81-year-old woman who lives here said she heard the noise, walked down the hall to check it out and then came face to face with an armed man. the brother-in-law said she caught him by surprise. he fired his gun and the bullet went through the wall. >> he shot her through the right shoulder and then the bullet went through the side of

her wall, hit the common fence, went through that, hit our house. >> reporter: oakland police searched the neighborhood for witnesses and video of the suspect. the acting police chief showed up at the scene. >> this incident is the first time we have had a report in this area in some time regarding this type thing. normally this neighborhood is very quiet. >> reporter: some residents disagree with that. >> my home personally has been broken into three times. >> reporter: he said they have turned to private security. >> as of sunday we pulled together the -- i think it's 104 homes to pay the $40 a quarter to do the security. >> reporter: making this diamond district area the latest neighborhood to try to find a private solution to their public safety problem. >> this has to stop. >> reporter: police are still searching for the suspect in this home invasion. anyone who may have seen

anything this morning should give oakland police a call. in oakland, ktvu channel 2news. >> the state senate passed a bill requiring manufacturers clearly make a difference imitation guns from real guns. the imitation firearm safety act would apply to toy guns, pellet guns and airsoft donees. democrats voted in support of the bill that now goes to the sate assembly. some said that police officers could still mistake imitation guns for real guns that are now made in different colors. the him act advanced in the wake of the deadly shooting of a 13-year-old andy lopez a sheriff's deputy mistook his airsoft rifle for a real gun. the bill sites a similar shooting in los angeles four years ago. the shooting has prompted protests protests and demanding for the deputy to loose his badge. >> silicon valley hopes to lead the way to better gun

safety. the smart tech foundation launched a challenge to inventors to come up with new high tech ways to secure guns. grants will be given to some of the best ideas. the time is right for new gun safety technology. they say nearly two dozen children are in the hospital ever day from injuries from guns. the inventor remembers being shot as a 16-year-old but he wants to have a gun at his home to protect his family so he created a biometric trigger lock. >> so this is a fingerprint based system. with the right fingerprint, the correct gun owner gets access to the gun. >> inventors have until march 31st to submit their ideas. continuing coverage now. water agencies and local governments round the bay area called on residents to cut back on how much water they use. drought concerns concerns and conservation topped agenda.

marin and san francisco both approve voluntary efforts, east bay mud is not putting my rationing measures in place but is asking people to consever if possible. leaders are also discussing what to do right now. we spoke to water officials about the actions they are taking as they watch water levels drop. >> reporter: its noon but this is no time for a drink. drought cut backs could make flu flowers thirsty a water supply update today at east bay mud had few highlights. >> ed good news is a little bit of precipitation coming tomorrow. >> reporter: reservoir levels are in fair condition. >> we still hope for that fabulous february. we still hope for the miracle march. it has happened. it's unlikely though. >> reporter: the east bay isn't alone in its problems. today the san francisco public utilities commission asked customers to cut water use by

10% and in marin a shrinking water supply is leading to a growing crisis. leaders gathered for a drought summit and announced a water rationing. if there is no rain in the near future that request to conserve water will be an order as we approach the end of the traditionally rainy season in april. >> given how little rain there has been which is to say none, we may come to that conclusion. >> reporter: it's not just affecting time spent in the shower. farmers are worried about livestock, even firefighters are doing fewer training exercises with water. we did find someone in oakland who seems rather optimistic. the sandbags ready to go just in case we need them again. next month east bay mud will look again at if volunteer or mandatory restrictions should be on the table. at the reservoir, ktvu. >> grape growers in napa

started talking about drought damage control. vine grow ires who rely on rain water will probably leverne in trouble. some may have to irrigate, some may have to let fruit wither. >> if we continue to see drought conditions we will see a small crop. >> the warm weather is already confusing some vines. bud shoots that usually start to sprout at the end of february are already appearing. and the drought conditions have prompted cal fire to add 125 firefighters to active duty country. the units will each get 12 extra firefighters and the sonoma, lake napa unit is getting five. officials say they are able to add more to the payroll because of the governor's drought declaration. >> we have a small bit of good news. want to bring in our chief weather person now. >> and i think the bigger story is it's a little bit of

rain but the pattern has changed enough that we will start to see more moisture and opportunities for rainfall into february. here is the satellite loop and the jet stream still going well to the north. it works its way south. when it does that the showers will start to work toward us. light showers fell today. light showers in napa. just drops, no big deal. the radar shows a lot of dry but north of redding up in the trinity alps. as we look at the model eight tomorrow, clouds, nothing, then six tomorrow night, just snowing up in lake tahoe a winter weather watch. they could see a snow advisory or winter storm warning as that system hits there first. as we get into oaf night now on wednesday night into thursday morning there it is. still going off in the mountains. we will get the drive through showers, act one on thursday, two in the morning. not a big deal, sliding through and then we get a shot late in the day on thursday. as you take a look at that it's

-- disorganized, or unorganized system as it gets closer. right now it looks like a quarter inch much, -- these are the forecast highs then for your tomorrow. slightly cooler, because you have a lot of clouds. here is the five-day forecast with your thursday night showers, wednesday night showers, thursday morning showers, and then friday early morning chance. there is your five-day with the weekend in view and it's something. it's not a lot but it's something. >> it's something. >> at least its something. thank you. >> thank you. >> the 49ers aren't there but the super bowl week is heating up on the east coast. today was media day where players and coaches were asked questions, even seahawks star running back lynch briefly broke silence. he said his career highlight was winning the high school championship at oakland tech. >> at this point right now that's a highlight of my life.

that game. that's pretty big time for me. >> there were a lot of questions about football of course but also strange questions about hair dos and favorite tv shows. don't forget you can watch the super bowl right here on ktvu. the seahawks and broncos square off this sunday beginning at 3:30 in the afternoon. we are in new jersey this week for all the super bowl excitement and live reports start tomorrow night and you can follow her on twitter. >> threatening letters targeting south bay medical marijuana clubs but most of them are fake. tonight at ten the possible motive behind the mystery letters. >> and more coming up tonight at ten. we are always here for you at ktvu.com and facebook and twitter. thank you so much for joining us for this special edition of ktvu channel 2news. >> have a great evening, we will see you at ten, good-bye.

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