>> the shed now gone. in august 2012 she escaped and went to the police. >> she was described as a run away. >> that story confused officers. >> he found this person had been psychologically abused, sexually abused and he figured this is bigger than her wanting to go to another city. >> reporter: police say they are related but won't say how. people in the house must have known something was happening. >> victims and friends and family have difficulty coming forward because they may be under threats of violence. >> reporter: raul ochoa turned down our request for a interview. as part of a plea deal he will be sentenced to 22 years next month. john sasaki, ktvu channel 2 news. new developments in the case of a 14-year-old boy suspected of shooting to death his sister. we learned today he is not

being charged as an adult. the district attorney said the seen will appear for a hearing monday in juvenile court. the 14-year-old shot and killed his sister during a dispute. we are also following developing news out of san francisco. right now police are on the scene a chase and crash at fitzgerald avenue and jennings street. investigators say officers were conducted an investigation when a driver led them on a chase. the suspect crashed into an suv causing it to turn on its side and the suspect tried to run away but officers took him into custody. they recovered some drugs. no officers were injured. the suspect was injured but the injuries are non-life threatening. continuing coverage on california's drought as it

continues to deepen. noaa released a new drought map and parts of southern california are in exceptional drought. on the left is last week's map. on it right is this week's map. the maroon area is the exceptional drought. governor jerry brown made comments about sending water from places that are wet to places that are dry. ktvu's john fowler is in contra costa county and says people are worrying about a water war. john? >> reporter: that's right. this is the reservoir. as part of the water delivery system. you can see the levels are low. all of the water comes from northern california and all of it is consumed here. >> reporter: governor jerry brown said she responsible for the whole state. and that northern california water is key. >> i am going to do my best to unite the state and water is

something that we share and we have a common interest in maximizing the well being of the state. one does that by using the water wisely. >> the governor said restrictions may be on the way. >> we shouldn't sacrifice the environment for short term water demands. >> reporter: he says the governor wants federal help for a delta water product but he says that is money years away and won't help this drought. people say they are wary. >> i don't want to see them build the tunnels through the delta to send water down south. >> too much water going to southern california. and also concerned about the central valley farmers getting what they need. >> reporter: they will let a half million acres go unplanted this spring because of the drought. that means higher food prices.

at 6:00 p.m. what experts say we can do right now and what we should expect in the months and years ahead. john fowler, ktvu channel 2 news. >> and we created a special section on www.ktvu.com to keep track of the drought information. in the sierra the storm that brought trine the bay area dump -- rain to the bay area dumped a foot of snow at lake tahoe. they have been open since december but a spokesperson said the lack of snow this season hurt their business. >> we average 480 inches of snow fall annually here and as of yesterday we were 68. >> up till last night operators were doing their best making snow and trying to keep runs open. they are hoping more snow is on the way. and today was the second snow

survey of the year and it is no surprise it wasn't good. in 15 minutes what experts saw today that they haven't seen since 1960. more about our weather. are we done with the rain? >> there is more in the forecast in the next 12 hours but what we got last night was less than anticipated. you see the clouds moving through. it was a fast moving system. first part moved through in the evening. second part this morning. nothing, right? what are accumulations? dismal. for what you need. made the roads wet. we are talking a 10th of an inch in concord. san jose ends up with more showers -- or partnership than santa rosa. here is the deal. we have something behind here that will swing through in the next couple hours. there is another shot into the

evening hours. i will have the time line back here after the break. the bay area deputy busted for renting out rooms in return for drugs was in court today. ktvu's robert handa was there and joins us live from san jose with the new developments that took place. robert? >> the case of the sheriff's deputy arrested by his department on drug charges did take a strange twist in court today when new charges were added. >> reporter: juan carrillo kept his head down through the proceedings. santa clara county correctional deputy juan carrillo was arrested monday on charges of possesses and being under the influence of methamphetamine. today they added new charges that raised the stakes. >> he is charged with two

counts of assault with a deadly weapon. and drug charges and gun enhancements. >> the prosecutor declined to provide more details but in court the additional charges led to a argument over bail. the judge raised the bail to $700,000. >> the purpose is state to the community. when we have -- safety to the community. when we have a law enforcement engaging in this behavior that is a danger to the community. >> reporter: the sheriff's department couldn't talk in detail but acknowledged the assault and gun related charges were prior incidents. >> they did not occur during the arrest of the deputy. the arrest was uneventful and he was cooperative. >> reporter: the assault incidents comes from a public complaint against juan carrillo that led to the investigation in the first place. he will return to court february 6 to enter a plea.

robert handa, ktvu channel 2 news. a woman and her dog were injured in a house fire today in san jose. crews got the call around 11:00 a.m. this morning at a mobile home park. first responders performed cpr but she was unconscious when she was taken to the hospital and her dog was also treated and being cared for by the victim's sister. the fire has been ruled accidental. one firefighter sustained minor injuries. first lady michelle obama has begun her bay area visit for a series of fundraisers. this afternoon she hosted a women's round table lunch in san francisco. this is cell phone video of her arrival. no news cameras were allowed inside. outside admirers waiting for a glimpse. >> we are all here seeing if we

can catch her. >> we think she has done so much for education and what she has done for the youth in terms of health and fitness. she a inspiration. >> after this event she is headed to a ball room on pine street. we will bring you more coming up at 6:00 p.m. to new york and the super bowl and the big game is days away. in a few years it will be our turn. ktvu's gasia mikaelian is in new york and she talked with some on the bay area planning committee that they hope to learn when it comes to pulling off one of the biggest sporting events in the world. >> reporter: a national effort. we met people from all over the country today. in times square you see a lot of seahawks fans and broncos fans but many fans have no intention of going to sunday's game. >> super bowl!

>> reporter: what is it like? >> the super bowl! >> reporter: he flew in this morning, now she in new york on super bowl boulevard and he is hardly alone. >> it is cool seeing people from all over the world and country. to experience the super bowl and this right here on broadway. >> we live across the river. we love coming over here. >> reporter: the sights, the sounds, on broadway are a far cry from the grid lock that is usually the case here. the party is a study session for the head of the san francisco bay area super bowl host committee. >> really this week is about observing, watching, learning, seeing the finished product, seeing how fans get excited. particularly which events they get excited about. >> reporter: they are watching every move during super bowl xlviii. he will take everything he learned here back to the bay. he will use this experience to

make super bowl l set to be held at levi stadium. when the super bowl comes home one big plus won't be saving on airfare, the weather is bound to be better. >> not going to be 20 degrees. right now it is 60. if i am not mistaken. 60 in san francisco. and it could be sprinkling a little bit. >> reporter: one thing that is getting easier is the weather. according to my iphone weather report. 25 degrees now. yesterday it was 19 degrees. another change we talked to some new yorkers about, the area of super bowl boulevard is getting nicer. we will explain why on ktvu channel 2 news 6:00 p.m. gasia mikaelian ktvu channel 2 news. >> kickoff is at 3:30 p.m. this sunday and watch the seahawks and the broncos battle

out right here on ktvu channel 2 news. 61 dogs rescued. >> a horrible situation. >> the heart breaking living conditions where they were found and their second chance at a loving home. >> charges of molestation, how our system needs to change to protect kids from victed predators. >> a woman -- convicted perez predators -- predators.

a woman who was arrested for driving under the influence in san francisco has been acquitted after the jury determined it was necessary for her to drive to escape grave harm. the 25-year-old was found bleeding and bruised when she

was pulled over in september. her attorney said she had to drive in order to escape her abusive boyfriend. a sign about how bad the drought is. today we learned the results of the snow pack survey. ktvu's ken pritchett tells us what they found and what it means. >> reporter: a welcome sign. a foot of new snow for the february survey. >> if we could continue it would be great. >> the first snow since the january snow survey. it is not much. and today samples bear that out. the test results here show the snow pack at 7% of the learn term average. >> 1977 is statewide the driest on record. we are quite below that level

at this location for these measures. >> reporter: statewide 12% of average. the lowest number since 1960 for february. >> if i weren't wearing snow shoes the snow would come up to here on me. >> when he sampthals snow she not -- samples some snow she -- the snow he is measuring for water. >> we need 18 inches. >> reporter: where we should be is for a healthy spring run off to fill the reservoirs. can we catch up by spring? >> no. not when we are this low. >> reporter: ominous results no help for our drought. ken pritchett, ktvu channel 2 news. >> more details now. the department of water says the snow pack is at its lowest for this time of year since

they started keeping track in 1960. before that the lowest was in 1991 and 1963 when it was only 21% of average. in 2012 it was 35% of average. and this year it is only 12% of average. a fisherman who pulled up to a favorite fishing spots to find hundreds of fish dead. he took this video. tonight biologist don't think pollution was the cause. they think it was the drought. ktvu's tom vacar has more on what steps officials are taking a protect fish and wildlife coming up at 5:30 p.m. you look at the rivers, the snow pack and it is not a good situation. over now to bill and we got a reprieve yesterday but not as much as we needed. >> not enough rain. the mountains got some snow.

south lake tahoe they got 2 feet of snow. that is good news. that is better than a foot at echo summit. we will see more. i am going to show you this moisture here. that is going to swing through in the nexts 2 hours, 3 hours and that will bring us scattered showers. anything helps. none of it is a massive amount of rain. you can see it is kind of dwindling out. dying out in the lake tahoe- air, where they have light scattered showers. showers-- tahoe area. where they have light scattered showers. fog shouldn't be a big issue. 8:00 p.m. tonight. here comes the showers. swinging in. here we are 9:00 p.m.,

scattered showers san francisco. towards fremont. be prepared for that and then it clears out friday morning. might be wet on the roadways. this low-pressure system gives us a chance of showers tonight. we will get wind tomorrow. and that system goes through. and then here on sunday we have got another system. it is not a powerful system. but another system that give us a shot at rain in the bay area as we head into your bay area sunday. we are tracking that right now and hopefully that will transpire. these are the highs tomorrow. 58 san jose. 59 morgan hill. 59 perezen -- pleasanton. highs tomorrow just in the 50s. upper 50s. the five-day forecast with your bay area weekend in view breezy tomorrow. that is it. cool on saturday. sunday another chance of shower. similar system to the system we saw today. slides through sunday.

and then monday and tuesday more clouds. the clouds stay in the forecast so the flow off the jet stream is westerly. which is better than it was. the pattern isn't as blocked out as it was january and december. it is more fluid. hopefully we get something here. hopefully something lines up towards next week. we will watch it. the models are bouncing around. you know, it is sad what we call rain these days. what happened last night -- [ talking at the same time ] >> i got trace amounts. we need it. we will see more tonight. probably more on sunday and we are waiting for the signature wet weather pattern to develop. >> no big storms down the lines? >> there is something way down. yeah. few weeks away but the models are so far out. >> thank you. an audit finds holes in caltrans. the upgrades they need to make coming up. >> ktvu channel 2 news is there

as fbi agents execute a massive operation in the south bay. what they found and what they took. >> julie haener is here now for what we are working on for 6:00 p.m. >> it is not just making people sick. >> how the flu is causing serious trouble for bay area blood banks. >> the breaks on high-speed chases. strict new rules for officer -- the strict new rules for officers. >> these stories and much more coming up new at 6:00 p.m. or how to find big savingsdeals on the things you need. just make a straight line to safeway. you'll find huge club card deals perfect for the big game. pizza's a football favorite. digiorno pizza is $3.99. get your snack on. wheat thins and other nabisco crackers

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as many as 20 gang members are behind bars tonight after the fbi raided several locations in the south bay and busted a drug ring operated by a mexico street gang. the fbi says the gang members were dealing methamphetamine and they seized drugs, weapons and cash during the raids this morning. >> it may not be the solution but i would like to consider it gang activity in the south bay. >> agents executed searches at several locations this morning. one was at a tattoo parlor. he was shocked to learn a drug ring was operating so close to his store.

>> i don't see nothing like drugs or, you know, surprised. >> the fbi said the raids resulted from an investigation that took several years. several law enforcement agencies assisted the fbi. a spokesman for the fbi wouldn't say how many locations were raided. an update on a developing story. minutes ago san francisco police say they initially began chasing a suspect because of reckless driving. police say the chase was not part of a narcotics investigation. the suspect ended up crashing his car into an suv sending the suv on its side. the suspect was later arrested and officers say they did recover drugs on him. police say no one was seriously injured. the state agency in charge of highway planning and construction needs a over haul

is what a report says about caltrans. the report says they need to modernize its mission because it is stuck in the past. they had experts scrutinize caltrans. they said while they were great at building freeways that era has past. they have not adapted to modern trans in transportation. some of the most popular cars in the world could be recalled. the safety concerns halting sales. first a convicted child predator arrested again on similar charges. the questions being raised about keeping children safe. >> the drought means low-water in the rivers and the state is starting to close rivers to fishing. bay area rivers are next. >> 2 investigates a 17-year-old girl who died while waiting for

an organ transplant, why the family is claiming discrimination led to their daughter's death. [son] she has no idea. [man] no one told her,right?

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complete bay area news coverage continues right now, this is ktvu channel 2 news at 5:00 p.m. a convicted sex offender is

back in jail facing similar charges that put him away 25 years e-- years ago. police say he was able to find a family to victimize. ktvu's cristina rendon looks at whether enough is done to keep children safe. she is live at the jail. >> reporter: well, this man spent time in prison in the '80s and '90s for sexually assaulting multiple victims and now he is accused of reoffending and it is raising questions about the justice system. >> reporter: he is 71-year-old. he knew the girl's parents and spent months abusing the child at her home. he is on the megan's law website as a sex offender. he was convicted in 1989 in san jose and spent 8 years in prison. after serving his time he moved

to sunnyvale. >> makes me sad. >> reporter: she says the case is disturbing. it sleds light on how -- shreds light on how the prison system is run. >> there is no proven he is never going to do it again. there is no cure for it. >> reporter: even registered as a sex offender he says the girl's family never suspected abuse till she spoke up. >> just sad to know these people go to prison and come back out and begin their process and victimizing children. >> reporter: he says sexual assaults on children and adults leave scars for a life time. that is why he believes people should stay locked up till they are rehabilitated. >> we got to find the answers to rehabilitate these guys because they are getting out of prison. >> reporter: he is held here at

the jail without bail. police say they don't believe there are anymore victims in his cases. cristina rendon, ktvu channel 2 news. a counselor is under arrest accused of selling drugs to the same children he was hired to mentor. edward diaz worked at a after school program at willow glen middle school in san jose. officials say two students were caught with marijuana on tuesday afternoon. when questioned they said a staff member provided it. >> they called 911 immediately and the san jose police department responded and it is my understanding the individual admitted to selling the drugs to the kids immediately. >> he was arrested. the two students were suspended. officials say edward diaz has passed a background check and did not have a criminal past.

to our continuing coverage of the california drought. tonight we are learning the state is starting to close down certain rivers to fishing. ktvu's tom vacar tells us some rivers will be off limits. >> reporter: they have been a fixture for locals for decades. >> we get people from all over the world right now coming in here and sufficienting -- and fishing. >> reporter: parts of the russian river and others could be closed for fishing. >> you know, i mean, it is going to hurt. you know, it will hurt really bad. >> reporter: fishing tourism feeds other local businesses and that is a huge part of economies. a valuable state resource constantly monitored. hopes of long term economic

survivability. >> we support it. we want to see it happen for protecting the fish and everything. >> reporter: there are so few fish that places that would be packed on the shore and in boats are few and far between and not all fishermen are buying a total ban. >> they are not going to get up anyway. >> reporter: the decision will be made on february 5. if you are thinking about fishing get going soon. >> if we get rain and what not, reopen it. >> reporter: several streams have been closed because 2/3 is already behind us. tom vacar, ktvu channel 2 news. hundreds of fish were found dead this week an the king's river and the drought may be to blame. officials say the fish may have been stranded in a spot with a low water level.

the chancellor of the california state university system wants to increase graduation rates. he wants to spend $50 million to add more faculty and counselors. he says the money would come from state funds. the system has 440,000 students. a 4th of california's college grads are finding themselves under employed while a majority under 30 are finding jobs some of those jobs are in food service, clerical work over personal services. toyota stopped u.s. sales of many models and may have to recall vehicles equipped with seat heaters. the fabric on seats with heaters may not clear u.s. standards. toyota has taken the step of

halting sales of almost its entire line ups with seat heaters. there have been no reports of accidents or injuries related to the asia. the national transportation safety board is reviewing the problem and will decide whether a recall is needed. was a 17-year-old girl denied a new heart because she was developmentally disabled -- developmentally disabled? >> 2 investigates claims of discrimination when it comes to life saving transplant surgery. >> and the oscar nod ening on a low -- ending on a low note. >> a amanda knox found -- amanda knox found guilty of murder again. how the american plans to fight this latest conviction.

investigators think last months' fire at a recycling facility was deliberately set. the fire at sims metal management plant was back on december 17. a security worker reported hearing an explosion moments before the fire broke out. the fire marshal says investigators found nothing in the debris of the fire that indicates it could have been

self-ignited and that is why it is called suspicious. sims metal management plant issued a statement saying while not conclusive as to cause the police department statement that there is a common consensus the fire may have been deliberately set is of concern to us. they are working to improve its fire prevention. the department of justice announced it will seek the death penalty against the surviving suspect from the boston marathon bombings. prosecutors accused dzhokhar tsarnaev and his brother of setting off two bombs. three people were killed and 260 injured. dzhokhar tsarnaev pleaded not guilty. his brother was killed in a shoot out with police. a court in italy upheld the guilty verdict against amanda knox in a 2007 of her roommate.

the verdict came down as amanda knox followed the trial from her home in seattle. she was sentenced to 28-1/2 years can in prison. her ex-boyfriend received 25 years. in 2011 a jury cleared both following an initial guilty verdict. that is when amanda knox left italy. extra decision proceedings may begin but lawyers will appeal the ruling. the economy of motion pictures is taking revoking a oscar nomination amid acquisitions of improper campaigning. [ music playing ] >> the nomination of alone yet not alone for best song from the film of the same name will no longer be considered because the co-author who served on the committee of the music branch is accused of improperly e-

mailing committee members. fighting and dying while waiting for the gift of life. >> she wanted to live. and she was just as important as the president's daughter to us. >> 2 investigates claims of discrimination when it comes to deciding who gets life saving organ transplants. >> plus dozens of dogs getting a second chance at life. the condition they were rescued from and where they are heading now. er, your tv goes where you take it, allowing inspiration to follow. ♪ [ dad ] looks pretty good, right? [ girl ] yeah. [ male announcer ] add a u-verse wireless receiver today. ♪

tonight 2 investigates claims of discrimination when it comes to who gets life saving organ transplants. ktvu's jana katsuyama investigates how decisions are made with it comes to things like this. >> reporter: full access to her medical records, 2500 pages of documentation all with the question was she denied a heart because she was disabled. >> reporter: she never had it seizee -- had it easy. >> i was always there for there. always able to pull her out of difficult situations. this time i couldn't do it. >> reporter: this time had

nothing to do with her disabilities. the 17-year-old girl's heart was failing. >> they said her kidneys were failing, liver was shutting down. heart failure. >> reporter: she was sent on to children's hospital. doctors said she had diinated cardio miocardiopathy. >> they told us she didn't need a heart. >> the hospital stated she was denied a place on the translant list for being too -- transplant list for being too well. doctors told the family she would recover with medication and rehab but she continued to get worse. then new hope. doctors at ucla agreed to fly her to their center. they would give her a

mechanical device but after six weeks of waiting, the plan changed. >> they tell me, well, we decided that we are not going to give her a heart nor can she have the device because of her disability. there is no disputing disabilities are considered in transplant decisions but experts admit the quiteria could be subject -- criteria could be subjective. he says there is no national protocol. each center makes its own decision and part of the criteria includes psycho social conditions. >> what are their support systems and is it realist took expect that support system will allow them to take care of the heart after. >> reporter: her grandmother thought she had enough support

and contacted disability rights california. a organization fighting for disabled victims of discrimination. 2 spoke with the attorneys that accompanied her when she met with ucla doctors. >> you can't determine post operatative care in deciding -- operative care in deciding. >> reporter: on october 22 they sought legal resource, she passed away at ucla. representatives from ucla issued a statement, they said the hospital committee takes serious its commit to review every case with the ut most care. -- utmost care. they told us we are confident our transplant selection process came to the correct conclusion. unfortunately she was not a

viable candidate. they say as low chance for survival post transplant. some doctors might have dis when they make these decisions. at 10:00 p.m. we will have more. jana katsuyama, ktvu channel 2 news. more now about our weather. we did get rain here but emphasis here on little bit. >> a little bit of showers. live storm tracking two. scattered showers in the area. not much in terms of partnership. stuff hitting the ground. i had trace amounts. wet on the roadway. imates -- mountains, no flurries. 5, 6 inches of snow around lake tahoe. it has been raining yesterday and then turned to snow. most of the snow ended up on the south lake.

that is good. not bad. we go to sugar bowl. this picture was taken today. the winter weather advisory stays in effect through friday morning at 10:00 a.m. they could see 6 inches of snow due to the next system. it may drop rain here as well. clouds and breezy tomorrow. the weekend, not bad. but sunday maybe more showers. east, big football game going on. super bowl sunday, forecast changing left and right. temperatures in the 40s. for the game. low 40s, upper 30s. partly cloudy skies. maybe a rain showers. not a big deal. good weather for super bowl. concerning an outdoor super bowl. sunday, there is saturday.

watch sunday. here it comes. drops down had coast. kicks in here -- down the coast. kicks in here. scattered showers through sunday. does it look like a big deal? no. chancep for showers -- chance for showers? yes. right now i am all about the snow in the mountains. big res wars up there, you want to get a lot of snow pack going. the more snow the better. we are getting rain but not much. not helping. not helping out the reservoirs yet. there is your chance of a shower sunday. the five-day forecast with your bay area weekend in view you can see that it is -- a different kind of pattern. not 80 degrees. not mostly sunny. looking for the bright side. the flow is more westerly which opens the door for potential rain. fingers cross. closer than two weeks ago. >> we just need the rain. thank you. a change in hospital dress

codes. the items employees may no longer be able to wear. plus -- >> malnourished and close to death. 61 dogs rescued. tonight their fight for survival. >> back now to julie haener is here now for what we are working on for 6:00 p.m. >> a change in police pursuit protocol. >> not worth the risk. >> 2 investigates the new rules for officers before they could give chase in one of the toughest cities. plus -- >> a life saving resource in short supply, the crisis that is preventing donors from giving blood. >> these stories and much more coming up new at 6:00 p.m.

do you know what is on your doctor's lab coat? the answer might make you sick and it is why new dress code guidelines are suggested. they are support recommendations that includes short sleeves for doctors and nurses and no ties and mow watches or jewelry that could potentially come into contact with patients and hide germs. >> white coats might be something you might not see.

>> under the new dress cold, it suggest if white with coats are warn leaving them on hooks outside the patient's room. manufacture is recalling 225,000 strollers after finger injuries. it involves all of these strollers here. they were sold in various colors. the problem is with the hinge on the strollers folding mechanism. reports of injuries include a partial finger tip amputation and a broken finger. new at 5:00 p.m. 61 dogs all in one house rescued from horrible conditions. tonight the dogs are in the bay area preparing for a second chance at life. those dogs are getting much

needed medical help. ktvu's mike mibach went to the humane society where staff is working day and night trying to prepare them for their next step. >> reporter: a team of doctors working on one patient at a time. >> good job, guys. >> reporter: 25 on this day. dozens more tomorrow. in all 61 rescued. to see spade and neutered at the humane society. >> ear infections, lice. >> reporter: was one of the first to treat the dogs. >> the majority have severe dental disease. there. >> reporter: we first have to tell you where they came from. >> the majority of the rooms were completely filled with paper and junk. >> reporter: she was one of the

first on scene. a breeder, a hoarder who fell ill was holding the dogs in small cages. >> maybe 10 by 10 area for all the dogs and the feces was too feet deep there and there was no clean space. no water, no food. i have never seen a more resilient breed. >> reporter: estimated cost for care, a thousand dollars a dog. the community donated 30,000. they are now responding to treatment and happy to be held. >> looking into a homeless animal's eyes and knowing they are so thankful for what you can offer them and search a brighter future is ahead. >> the best medicine of all, they are being loved by those who care. mike mibach, ktvu channel 2 news. >> a dozen dogs will be flown

to los angeles. for more information on how to adopt go to www.ktvu.com. click on web links. now at 6:00 p.m. police are changing course. the new criteria police will use to determine if a high- speed chase is worth it. >> a 12-year-old girl kept as a sex slave for 15 years. the punishment he agreed to accept for the years of abuse. >> blood banks reaching critical lows. the perfect storm that is crippling blood supply. >> complete bay area news coverage starts right now, this is ktvu channel 2 news 6:00 p.m. bay area police in pursuit of a suspect and tonight ktvu channel 2 news learned one agency is putting an tend to most high speed police chases. hello. i am frank somerville. >> and i am julie haener. >> police will only start a

chase if the suspect has a gun or was involved in a violent crime. what insiders are calling a major change. ktvu's eric rasmussen explains why oakland could soon start seeing fewer chases. >> reporter: no more chasing stolen cars or people who refuse to pull over. police tell us officers are training on this new policy and there is mixed reaction to it. >> reporter: bay area police chases at high speeds through city streets with sometimes wild and violent endings. >> i heard it sirens. >> reporter: she was home when suspected car thieves crash could this stolen suv into her house. >> reporter: [ inaudible question ] s