>> jerry brown issued an mccrowd -- mc emergency drought two weeks ago. today state water officials did something they have not done in 50 years. ken pitch it is live in sacramento. >> the step that's the state took today are unavoidable. they had no choice to conserve what water the state has left. it will mean less water released into rivers like the sacramento. >> we know our reservoirs are below normal. we know the snow pack is at a record low for this time of the year, we know we're in a drought. the crisis is now.

we have 17 water agencies in danger of running out of drinking water in 60 to 100 days. today water officials set the water allegations at zero percent. no new water for agencies that rely on the delta and stat water projects includes santa clara and alameda. they will need to rely on other local supplies, water they have stored. and find ways to meet their needs. >> in february more water is released in reservoirs to help fish populations in the delta. today they asked to reduce water releases. it will endanger salmon populations. >> it not picking between fish and farm or people and the environment. theiater danger is if reservoirs run out of water

without limited releases salt will continue tam nate the -- contaminate the delta. >> this is the most serious doubt in modern times. >> and for the zero allocation, they will deliver water to communities if there's a threat to public health and safety. today's historic announcement could lead more local agencies to require rationing, and the state is looking into the authority to call for rationing as well. in sacramento. channel 2 news. >> after the water department announcement jerry brown said today's as is -- action is a reminder the drought is real. we're taking every possible step to prepare the state for the continuing dry condition. cal fire has hired firefighters

and the department of fish and wildlife has halted fishing in some rivers where the water river level is too low. here in the bay area. four counties will be impacted. the santa clara county, alameda, solano, and the napa county flood control. mike traveled to fremont to see how the bay area water agencies are responding. water, there's not a lot of it. >> my yard is survival of the fittest. >> what winter season. guy says he ripped out his lawn. this will cut me back 20%. that will be helpful, with the announcement the state water project will no longer deliver water this year as long as the conditions persist, one of the

customers the alameda county water district. we're asking shorter showers and not let the water run while your brushing your teeth. the district gets 40% of the water from the state water projects. that's significant. what it means, we will be relying on our other sources of supply more, we'll be asking our customers to conserve. >> it will mail out the flyers next week allowing the customers about the zero percent water allocation and the 20% voluntary cut in usage. in two weeks they will meet to decide what could happen next. this is an evolving situation we may be asking them to conserve more or going to mandatory rationing, we're not there yet. i want to keep my plants the ones i want alive. everything else can go.

she understands sacrifice. and their water district hopes others will catch on. >> the town of willits has the toughest water restrictions. it has as little as three months supply of drinking water. homes are limited to 150 gallons of water a day. businesses are asked to cut to 35% and violators could face fines of $1,000 and 30 days in jail. the san francisco public utilities commission asked people to cut their water use voluntary but mandatory could be around the corner. >> asking residents, commercial, wholesale, municipal and industry to chip- in. this is a serious issue that we're facing. >> water experts in san francisco say they expect to know in a month or so if

mandatory cuts will be necessary. >> our coverage continues on ktvu.com we put together a intersection on the california drought. more on what it means for the water supply. new details to shipping incident that prompted bart to shut down the trans bay two for a while. just how close a boat anchor came to striking the tube. >> we are right under the new eastern span of the new bay bridge, and the ship in question is back at its berth at the port of oakland. this incident took place between here and the port in the water under which the trans bay tube crosses the bay. it was 8:45 this morning, a container ship lost power, dropping anchor to prevent

drifting. the canker -- anchor hit bottom west of the bridge. it was 1200 feet from the tube. the tube is 135 feet below sea level. no censors were activated. sticking up through the mud is probes that are at risk. the coast guard notified it at 11:58. bart officials stopped the train and found no interior damage. bart says that the public was never at any risk. the question is why did it take three hours for bart to learn about this potential problem. we're investigating that and will have more at 10. in the south bay someone

stole enough copper from the light rail station to shut it down. it is now back up and running but yesterday morning a man ripped out 60 feet of wiring cutting power to the station, but not to surveillance video, the sheriff department is looking for this man who was caught on tape. >> copper wire is taken from that station at 3:00 in the morning. so, we're linking him through strong substantial -- circumstance substantial evidence. a boat carrying drugs off the southern california coast was no match for a ghost guard cutter. during a two week deployment the crew intercepted a boat in the waters near the channel

islands. they seized 120-bales of m&m and -- marijuana and two smugglers into custody. they are using the mar time routes. >> according to the coast guard the street value of the marijuana is a million dollars. >> an initiative to lyleize marijuana in california got the green light setting out a number of regulations. a sales tax up to 10% and null five -- nullify local regulations. supporters can begin collecting signatures. 10s of thousands will be pouring into metlife stadium in new jersey for super bowl xlviii. >> the strict security measures they will encounter getting

there. >> it's started. metlife stadium is des let tonight, without the media pass we couldn't be here. but sunday 80,000 will be here for the super bowl. it will put the transit system to the test. >> it's exciting to be here. >> the party is on super bowl boulevard in new jersey city. the game is 13 miles away in new jersey. it's hard to figure out the best thing to do. we flew into laguardia, had a hotel there, switched to downtown manhattan. >> now you're headed to the new jersey. on sunday on the bus. it will be planes and trains but no automobiles. for so many going to super bowl xlviii. half the parking lots are blocked off. this be special buses from six locations in new york and three

in new jersey. the message, do not drive. people have put a lot of time and money into planning their super bowl trip and there's no way they will chance being late for the game. >> we've got reservations at bobby fly's restaurant for brunch. we'll do that in the morning and recognition evacuations on the -- reservations on the bus to the game. we're not going to miss it. >> people coming to the super bowl will have their bags checked and their tickets checked before they get on the buss and shuttles. earlier today we went to trip that many will take on sunday. coming up at 10:00 what we had to go through, and i'm glad we did a dry run. >> thank you. make sure you are following her on facebook and twitter as she documents her trip to new york

and new jersey. >> stay with kt vu for super bowl sunday. kickoff is expected to be around 3: 30. with just 59 days left a bay area doctor is taking matters in his own hands to get his patients enrolled in insurance california. >> the bay area service that helps former gang members get back to right path. the bay area weekend is here. part could have showers, we look for rain in the long range forecast. [ sports announcer ] here's another one, alyson dudek.

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growing concern about the new of latinos enrolled in cover california. now one doctor is taking measures to help his patients sign up before the deadline. live in oakland to explain why he's so worried. >> here in the bay area latinos make up a quarter of the population and many may not be enrolled undercover california. one doctor is trying to change that. >> the doctor is bess a -- busy diagnosis patients his staff is racing to beat a looming dead rain. there's 59 days left to sign up for insurance. workers are making calls to clients to get the word out. he feels there's not enough out reach. most patients speak only

spanish. and don't have health insurance. >> she's in the process of filling out an application. latinos make up half of california population but only 20% are enrolled. a cuff ode -- covered california spokesperson said there's an attempt to get it out. >> his parents don't know how to use the web site. for that reason, counselors can help people sign up in person. people need cancer screening, preventive care, management of chronic illnesses. >> as lavotto spreads weird about the deadline he hopes others follow suit. >> it would be a tragedy to miss the deadline. and the covered california

spokesperson said some might be afraid to enroll, even if they are legal their residents may be illegal but he won't go after anyone. chuck reed is challenging in court over pension renorm. it supposed to go before a statewide vote but the wording of the ballot mischaracterized the intend. mayor reed is leading the campaign for pension reform as the solution for soaring costs. tesla is hitting the road and heading to the east bay. the carmaker is opening a showroom at broadway plaza in downtown walnut creek. tesla does not open showrooms

but it will educate the public to technology. this will be the 8th tesla showroom in the bay area. the opening day will be in the next few months. a program that's helped 2000 reformed gang members get a new start is back in business. the laser tattoo removal machine. allowing gang members to get rid of unwanted tattoos free of charge. >> it allows them now to feel free to find employment. to feel safe. the laser machine removes the last part of a traumatic pass and allows them to reenter society. there's free tattoo removal to

survivors of domestic abuse. temperature in the mid- 60's, as we head to the weekend a weather system that will have an impact on part of the weekend. this system will do something weird. normally it could go through the bay area. it will come up to the coast and stay offshore and kick out as it moves into southern california. as it comes close to us there's a chance of sprinkles and showers, the mountains got snow. up to 2 feet, that's good. we didn't get a lot of rain, but snow is good. it comes back in the form, melts down and gets in the rivers, outside it's beautiful. a few clouds. it will be a beautiful day again tomorrow. next week it will be dry. there's changes in the long, long run. the forecast for the giants

fanfest tomorrow out at the park. it will be 57 degrees, a nice day. here's what i'm tracking, this low pressure center cool overnight. this system, remember i said goes down the coast. it could throw up a few showers along the western edges of the area. south, it won't translate far inland. look for showers down toward san jose. we'll watch it. here's the system. saturday night, good day, the whole day looks good. watch the clouds move in. cloudy sunday, here's the system. wouldn't be much for 1 to break off and push in our direction. so there's the forecast, sunday is a cloudy day with a chance

of a sprinkle. these are the forecast highs. in the five-day forcast comes up, it shows you kind of dry for the most part. what i was talking about on the five, the long range models are bullish on a series of storms on the second week in february. the pattern looks wet. may hit in the chinese new year parade. we're going to get our first look at the san francisco giants lineup. we're hearing from the star players on the giants about who they are pulling for in the super bowl. >> it's time to check in with heather in the new room. suppose to be closing day for pot clubs. not everyone is complying. we'll take you in a club that has no intention of leaving and owners say it's all about

location. join us at seven.

. >> giant fanfest is tomorrow, we've been talking football and it's time to talk baseball. a lot of the same guys from

last year, giants pitchers and catchers report to arizona in two weeks. today two dozen coaches and players met the media. trying to answer questions about last year. i wanted their opinions about the super bowl. tim lincecum is a seahawks fan and asked to raise the 12th man flag three years ago. timmy says seattles defense will lead them to victory no not that they are just good defense by being hitters. they are smart, they use each other. same with the offense. that's what will be fun. it's a mind game. more of watching chess than checkers. >> going with the broncos, omaha, going with pay to be. i -- peyton. i live in colorado. i've been overwhelmed with the omaha for the last few months. >> i think the broncos, they

are a complete team. their defense doesn't get the credit it deserves at times. that's a stout defense that the seahawks have to face. seahawks. >> why? >> that's what i think. >> why does a bee make honey. i don't know. >> seahawks or broncos. >> broncos. >> why? >> because i'm a 49ers fan. >> reason enough. we'll see which player res right sunday super bowl xlviii kicks off 3:00 p.m. on sunday. see the game, the ads and the half game show. the warriors are in utah. we'll have that at 10:00. some of the guys really know football. they are fans too. >> i like brandon crawford. i'm a niner fan. i think richard sherman converted a lot of people. >> coming up at 10:00. continuing coverage of the water announcement.

what the cutbacks mean for bay area districts and users. that and more on the 10:00 news. >> we're always here for you on ktvu.com on facebook and twitter. thank you for joining us, have a great evening.

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