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just finished talking about him and you spoke with his grandmother today? >> reporter: right. the family is just devastated. i spoke with the young man's grandmother who said this is a tragedy the family may never get over. >> how could this happen to someone so young and promising. you have to -- some people can accept it as fate, will of god, some people saying he will be with his grandfather now, but it is -- still he will be gone. that is what we have to deal with. >> reporter: the family says police told them he was killed walking on to a highway by car saturday morning but police did not connect the accident till today. he had left a frat party that university of southern california before the accident. he called a friend who said he sounded afraid and he was killed after the call. he was on the cal soccer team.
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his teammates are mourning his loss. >> he was soft spoken. always had a way -- excuse me. always had a way to -- of making you laugh. >> more details are likely to emerge but right now it is the worse possible news for the family. >> heart breaking watching the teammate of his talk. the coach was there as well. what else did they say? >> reporter: well, as a soccer player he was a budding star and his aspirations were to become a professional soccer player. he was well liked. worked hard and very talented. >> rob roth on the cal campus. thank you. the search for a predator. someone tried to kidnap a high school girl friday. it is the third time something happened the in six weeks. ktvu's christina -- happened
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there in six weeks. ktvu's cristina rendon with more. . >> reporter: this is spring break week for the school district but the superintendent was in contact with the police chief this morning in light of the third attempted kidnapping of a student. in this case a man forced a girl into his car and had a gun but she fought back. >> reporter: concern is growing for parents and students following another report of an attempted kidnapping. >> shocking. >> yeah. making me more aware. >> reporter: this is the most recent sketch. he forced a 16-year-old into a white car friday afternoon as she was walking home from school. he pulled out a gun but she struggled and escaped. >> i am glad that she fought back. >> the story is lar to two other attempted kidnapping within the last six weeks. all three suspects appear to be similar and each were driving a white car. it is possible the cases are
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linked and there are solerets between the -- similarities between the victims too. short with brown hair walking alone. each of the attacks happened on a friday. >> could happen to anybody. we would like people to walk home together from school. kids to walk home together. be careful. >> makes me nervous. it is like i walk around by myself. >> reporter: police can't say for certain if the same man is involved but they are doing anything possible to take him off the streets. >> seems like it would be the same person, goes from high school to high school in the same white car. >> reporter: a spokesperson for the school district said no one was available to comment because of spring break but they are gathering assemblies next week and they will focus on ways and tips for students on how to protect themselves. >> police and the district are hoping parents do their part, stranger danger, the talk you
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have with your kids. applies when they are 16 and 17. >> yeah. exactly. they want parents to tell their children this is going on. they want them to be aware. and they want students to make sure you walk in groups. >> good advice. thank you. we will give you one more look that three screeches of the suspect or suspects -- sketches of the suspect or suspects. if you have information police want to hear from you. two former federal undercover agents are facing charges in connection with the silk road investigation. it is a black market. the u.s. attorney said a secret service agent surrendered today and dea agent was arrested in baltimore. they stole hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of bitcoins during their investigation. he was convicted last year. they are now charged with wire fraud and money laundering. the supreme court denied an
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appeal from former high school students who were told to turn their american flag shirts inside out during celebration at their school in 2010 enmorgan hill. the -- in morgan hill. the supreme court said the school made the right decision because their concern outweighed student's freedom of expression rights. leaders in indiana are trying to make changes to a new law following criticism over the new religious freedom law. critics say it will allow business owners to discriminate against the lgbt community. the boycott against the state of indiana is growing. >> reporter: it is called the religious freedom restoration act. a new bill that is aimed at legalizing discrimination. pass on the law brought
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nationwide attention to the state. and now lawmakers want to clarify the bill to make sure it cannot be used to discriminate. >> we hoped for a message of inclusion. what come out is a message of exclusion. >> reporter: democrats are rejecting the attempts saying the only way to make sure the law doesn't discriminate is to repeal it. >> businesses are heading for the exits. fearful neighbors will be subject to discrimination. we must send a strong signal. >> reporter: it may be too late. businesses and organizations across the country have already started canceling scheduled trips to the states and opponents took to social media using #boycott indiana. now with the ncaa final four about to tip-off in indianapolis, business leaders are doing everything they can to get the word out visitors
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can still expect hospitality in indiana. >> for those who plan to travel to the city for the final four, let me be clear, indy welcomes all. >> reporter: indiana governor is also standbug hind the law but -- standing behind the law. in chicago, fox news. >> another effect of the law, the president of san francisco state said the university is boycotting indiana. a statement was released today saying i am informing the community that no san francisco state university funds from any source, general funds or auxiliary will support employee or student travel to indiana. the why and children of -- the wife and children of robin williams agreed to try to revolve their dispute out of court.
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his widow said his children took jewelry and memorabilia, including his academy award. the children say they took what their father wanted them to have. san jose police identified a woman who stole an suv with an 8 month old baby in the back seat. she was arrested and booked forspi of kidnapping and possession of a stolen vehicle. after 7:00 yesterday morning the baby was put in the back of the suv. that suv was running and when the parents say they went back into the house for 30 seconds they came back out, the suv with the baby was gone. >> yak see the lady -- i can see the lady driving my car. >> he jumped into another car and chased the woman but lost her, the police found the car with the baby safe inside.
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he took a step and disappeared in smoke and flames. one hero's life and death fight and the message firefighters are hoping to get out with this frightening video. >> the start of a major cooling trend. how much temperatures will slide in the coming days. >> and a proposed ban would impact everything from the circus to street performances. the push to protect wild animals in a bay area city. and kitchens where every meal is the most important of the day.
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life's the food that brings us together. and kitchens where every meal is the most important of the day. animals. >> one man dis and a second injured when officials say they tried to ram the gates of the national security agency and they are dressed as women driving a stolen suv when they failed to stop that entrance at fort meade. the suv sped up and hit an nsa vehicle. police opened fire.
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the nsa says there is no indication this was related to terrorism. a small amount of cocaine and a weapon were found in or near the suv that was stolen. there are new details about the investigation into a series of racist and homophobic text messages sent by san francisco police officers. five officers are now involved. the chief reassigned four of them to keep them away from interacting with the public. the fifth officer resigned. the chief also says the investigation into the matter is nearing closure. >> i believe that i will have those responsible for the horrendous texts identified by the end of the week and there will be spensions coming. and -- suspensions coming. >> the san francisco district attorney and public defender are also said to examine 10 years worth of cases involving the officers for possible
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evidence of racial bias. also in san francisco a plan to try protect wild and exotic animals from being exploited. what does this mean for the zoo, the circus and aquarium? ktvu's tom vacar with answers tonight. >> the winds changed. the days of wild animals amusing people for profit are numbered in one of the wildest cities. >> reporter: three san francisco supervisors have submitted legislation that would ban the use of wild animals for entertainment purposes. while or exotic includes skunks to apes, to sea mammals. this would include any live performances from circuses to street performers to home parties. >> if you have a party and you are trying to have exotic animals perform tricks, we have jurisdiction over. >> reporter: san francisco
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would become the 11th california city to have such a ban. >> these exotic animals that are used for entertainment are physically tortured. >> reporter: it includes the filming of movies within the city where they might be used. dogs, cats and horses would be exempt. the most important exemption, zoos and aquariums. >> we are guardians of the bay and trying to save wildlife in the real world and we use this as education so people learn about the animals. it makes the connection for them with nature. >> there is educational value to those institutions. i can't say the same for a succuss. >> it should be considered in the legislator and other states as well. >> really it is a way for us to start the conversation nationwide. >> reporter: people we met are
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divided on a complete ban. >> i used to work at a greyhound organization, we got it passed to ban dog racing in massachusetts. >> i think maybe more regulation should be put on their safety. making sure they are done properly and maintained well. not a harmful thing for them. >> reporter: if enacted it could become law by may. tom vacar, ktvu fox 2 news. >> what about the rodeo? i think still plays once a year. would that be effected? >> reporter: she said that is not within the boards of san francisco so it -- boarders of san francisco so it is exempted. it is stuff inside the city that has not been going on for a long time but there are private parties that they want to say not anymore and what san francisco does is followed
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around the country. it is a movement that is growing. >> does she think there is enough support for this to pass? >> reporter: she thinks that. she surprised at the lack of opposition so far. circuses may want to get into this so that it might be defeated to keep it from spreading elsewhere but i don't think there is a chance it won't be passed in san francisco. >> tom vacar, thank you. sheep were released over the last several days in an effort to boost the population. a coalition of agencies helped to move the animals by dropping them win helicopters. they were fitted with tracking collars. we are sharing video from the fist and wildlife department. -- fish and wildlife department. their numbers plunged to 100 in 2000. now there are 600.
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you know what is interesting? i didn't see one bit of snow. wasn't that interesting? >> very disappointing. looks like may, june -- [ talking at the same time ] >> we have no rain, not in the next few days. we have the possibility in the extended forecast. that in a moment. the changes outside right now. we had a cool down today and it will continue. notice the water rippling. the winds picked up over the last one to two hours. it will be breezy and tomorrow breezy as well. i will explain in a moment. the numbers, 67 degrees right now san rafael. oaklands low 60s. livermore 74. san francisco 66. mountain view 70 degrees at this time. as we get into winds. look. they picked up. 24 miles per hour at concord.
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23 in fairfield. novato 14. 16 napa. 18 oakland. and gusty at sfo. winds continue into the evening. this is what is responsible for it. we have a front, 400 miles off the coast line. over the pacific northwest. and as it slides through it will continue to bring us wind and it will continue to bring us cooler air. for tomorrow, even cooler than today. tonight, a cool breezy night. partly cloudy skies. tomorrow morning in addition to the cool breezy weather we could wake up with fog and patchy drizzle along the coast line. for the afternoon it will be a cooler, breezy day. temperatures for the over night hours, tomorrow morning, mid- 40s expected for areas like santa rosa and napa. low 50s for oakland. 52 redwood city. 52 san jose. 40s in livermore and 51 degrees for antioch. into the afternoon, upper 60s
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in areas around novato, 70 sonoma. east bay, upper 60s along the shoreline. low 70s inland. 73 antioch. 72 for livermore. that is a drop from today. livermore warmed to 79 in the afternoon. 70 degrees for san jose tomorrow. 70 for santa clara and 70 for sunnyvale. 72 menlow park. 66 sanmitateo. 65 san francisco. -- san mateo. 75 san francisco. we rebound thursday into friday and into the bay area weekend a chance at scattered showers coming our way in time for easter sunday. the models can't agree on it so we will be tracking it. cooler and breezy. >> coyote, the snow, the water falls -- yosemite, the snow,
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the water falls -- >> dry. dry, dry. >> thank you. coming up here, running out of room on death row at san quentin. governor jerry brown's plan to find more space. . >> julie haener is here now for what we are working on for 6:00 p.m. >> coming up, we will have more on the new developments out of los angeles where a cal student has been found dead about a mile from where he was last seen. also new developments involving the family of a man killed by san francisco police files a claim in court. how their account of what happens differs from the officers and the big test before the big game. how levi stadium handled the crowds at wrestle mania. what went well and what needs to improve before next year's super bowl. these stories and much more coming up new at 6:00 p.m.
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a water main break shut down a road and made it difficult for parents to drop their kids off at school. it was reported at 6:30 a.m. this morning near washington high school. the school told parents they wouldn't be able to drop kids off but school is in session. crews have been working on repairs all day. death row at san quentin is running out of room according it the los angeles times. right now there are 731 inmates on death row and they get 2 new inmates every month. there also hasn't been an
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execution since 2006. the times is reporting governor jerry brown wants to take advantage of prison space vacated by low level offenders. the governor is asking lawmakers for $3 million to open up 100 more cells at san quentin. several jurors cried as prosecutors wrapped up their case against suspected boston marathon bomber dzhokhar tsarnaev. they showed the blood stain and torn clothing of the young host of the three people killed -- youngest of the three people killed. and the autopsy photos of the boy and the victims. the defense acknowledged dzhokhar tsarnaev took part in the bombing but attorneys argue he was under the influence of his older brother. president obama was in boston today for the dedication of the edward m. kennedy institute for the united states senate. the negotiations on president obama's mind. the president mentioned secretary of state john kerry's
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efforts for the u.s. he was in massachusetts -- was a massachusetts senator who served along ted kennedy for years. >> john is in europe with our partners leading the negotiations with iran and the world community and standing up for a principal ted kennedy and president kennedy believed in so strongly. let us never negotiate out of fear but let us never fear to negotiate. >> the deadline is midnight tomorrow. ahead video of a firefighter falling through a burning roof in california. be talked to a chief about this video and he said this firefighter was really just doing a standard maneuver. he says it shows how dangerous their jobs really are. >> also cutting edge cameras go live in the north bay running 24/7. what the cameras are looking for. >> also a new study on local traffic. how the choke points to get in and out of the bay area are changing.
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in critical condition. he suffered serious burns on 75% of his body. he is sedated and will have to undergo many surgeries. ktvu fox 2 news claudine wong walked the video. the chief told you the video captures what is a routine procedure? >> reporter: yes. firefighters tell us that climb a roof to vent it is standard operating procedure. they built this structure here to train. they told us they have seen the video. all the firefighters. and at one station it is the first thing they did when they walked in the door. >> reporter: it happens in a moment. >> that is ready to ignite. >> reporter: one minute a firefighter is on the roof. >> walk thong peek -- walking
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on the peaks. next it falls through. >> reporter: the chief says the first thing they did this morning was watch the video together. video released to the media at the request of the fire department oshow the dangers firefighters face. -- to show the dangers firefighters face. . >> making the noise, trying to southbound it off. >> reporter: that firefighter was doing this. sounding. and in richmond they train for that scenario. >> we want to be as directly over the fire as possible. [ indiscernible ] >> reporter: if you watch that video, once the fire breaks through, it only takes 40 seconds for it to become this. >> burned quickly. bread and butter operation. we do all the time. right? they are trained. >> reporter: when they look at this video they don't just see
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the fire. even with one of their own down, scream and panic. >> they are doing their job while the rig team collects the firefighter. >> reporter: how hard is it to be this person? >> super hard. we care about each other. >> reporter: it is the job they signed up for. >> make sure it is okay. boom. >> reporter: it is off to watch. but firefighters say it sends an important message. >> i want them to understand our job is tough. >> reporter: they run in when we run out and when you do that -- >> we can still get in trouble. >> reporter: again, the fire department wanted the video out to get a message out. it had almost 3 million views. a lot of shares and comments. the message is actually getting out. >> it gives you a renewed sense of appreciation. we cover fires that don't have such an outcome, good it is
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used as a teaching tool. >> reporter: absolutely. only so much you can do. so many factors that investigators down in fresno will try to figure out. when they look at this they look at how they walk, so many things that we don't see and they use it to make sure they are as safe as can be. >> thank you. we have developing news right now involving b.a.r.t. we got an alert from b.a.r.t. saying b.a.r.t. trains are not stopping at the mcarthur station because of some type of police activity. it is one of the transfer stations. keep that in mind. you will have to transfer at 19 19th street or 12th street in oakland. mcarthur station closed due to police activity. if we get more information we will bring it to you. one of two people killed in a explosion and daps of a building -- collapse of a
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building and new york city. two bodies were found under tons of rubble. one of them was on a lunch date at the time. the second body is a restaurant worker. the explosion is being blamedoon natural gas explosion -- blame on a natural gas explosion. the germanwings plane, the co-pilot had suicidal tendencies years ago and he underwasn't psychotherapeutic. more on -- underwent psychotherapeutic. more on that. >> reporter: troubling new details about the mental health of germanwings co-pilot andreas lubitz. he received treatment for suicidal tendencies years before becoming a pilot. his eltissues didn't include -- health issues didn't include thoughts of killing himself. >> no suicide note has been found. >> reporter: they are still
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looking for the flight data recorder and remains. task made more difficult by the remote location. the investigation will proceed faster once they finish clearing a road to the location. [ speaking foreign language ] >> it will be easier to not depend on the weather and the flying conditions. >> reporter: family and friends into mourn their loved ones. their home country now joining others in adopting a two person in the cockpit rule following the incident. >> operating under -- [ indiscernible ] >> reporter: france is sending 500 emergency workers and police to the crash site. recovery teams have identified dozens of strains of dna among the remains of the victims. fox news. investigators are trying to
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determine why an air canada airbus came short of a runway in nova scotia. landed 1100 feet short of the runway. it hit a power line that knocked out power to the airport. it skidded to a stop on its belly. 25 people were hospitalized. both flight data recorders are being analyzed. it was landing in a snowstorm but it was safe to land. trying to make it easier to take public transit around san francisco, the new plan and why it could make it more difficult for people driving cars to get around. >> a deepening mystery. more animal parts found in sacramento. this time something distinctive was found with them. >> and wines you can't get at a restaurant or store, a company for members only, allowing them to create new blends.
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pedestrians. >> we need ab1287 as a tool in our tool box to speed up muni, fight congestion and keep pedestrians safe. >> he says the average speed of a money bus is 8 miles per hour. having lanes for buses will improve that average and boost reliability. b.a.r.t. riders can expect delays sunday. b.a.r.t. is closing the track between the fruitvale and coliseum stations to make repairs. it is a first in a series of closures that will take place between now and august. it could add an hour to your travel time. officials say the b.a.r.t. to oakland airport service will still be available at the coliseum station. apple is reaching out to android users. apple is expanding its trade in program to include select
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android phones. trade ins include select smart phones from other manufacturers. the move could help apple convert people to iphones. wrestle mania set a record for levi stadium and created a buzz on social media. 76,000 people filled the stadium for wrestle mania 31 and look at that. included several 49ers plays. that is vernon davis. the blink 182 drummer performed. and one of the highlights was a surprise visit by the rock. she is the biggest named in mixed martial arts and she said the night, historic. the moment electric. the rock, rhonda and the wwe universe magic. we are just getting started. one of the most excited fans was 49ers safety eric read.
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take a look. >> he posted that clip on instagram with the caption my night is made. my two favorites at once. and this picture of him watching with his teammate. and we spotted a broadway star. espn reporter shared this picture on twitter of her with tony award winner. he is playing the lead role in the musical once. i read that two people came from trailia, paid $5,000 -- australia, paid $5,000. they waited an hour and 15 minutes to get an autograph. they said was worth it. i hope say thaw wrestle mania -- they saw wrestle mania. it is huge. [ talking at the same time ] >> amazing. bringing the love for wrestle mania. it is huge. how nice they got to test out
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what levi stadium can do before the super bowl. ahead here the warriors facing a lawsuit. why stub hub is suing the team. that isn't the only organization they are going after. >> cameras installed on hilltops streaming live 24/7. how they are keeping an eye on wildfires even though no one is assigned to watch them. >> cooler breezy pattern filling the bay area, what you can expect for tomorrow coming up. ♪ with kaiser permanente you'll connect with your doctor any time anywhere. another way care and coverage together makes life easier. ♪ become a member of kaiser permanente.
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san francisco based stub hub filed a lawsuit against the golden state warriors and ticket master alleging they conspired to engage in illegal ticket sales. they claim the warriors told season ticket holders they will have privileges revoked if they sell anywhere beyond the exchange. listings for tickets on stub hub are down 80% in the past year. the warriors haven't responded to the lawsuit saying it is team policy not tacomment on legal mat -- to comment on legal matters. . finding good wine could be tricky. ktvu's ken wayne shows us how a new members only club is trying to make it easier for consumers and wine makers. >> reporter: she living her dream. >> i love making wine. that is my passion. what i love to do. i don't think i am a good salesperson. not very business minded. >> the wine business could be
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tough. there are 120,000 labels out there. >> hard for wine makers to connect with consumers. there is so much noise. so many labels. >> grape seed wine aims to make it easier for both sides. >> there are people who as a bench mark, for being part of the model, had to have had critical success. >> a bunch of people that are fortunate to have made wines for a long time. >> reporter: his family winery is home to the world's finest. through grape seed she making new -- he is making new wines. >> my dad was a wine maker in the 1930s and to make this wine with the others i have, allows
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me to tie in to my generations of wine makers. >> reporter: he is making blends that are more interesting and complex. >> blending together, you get a synergy. a lot of times it could give you opportunities to make a better wine. >> reporter: she says grape seed wine makers will use 19 different wine making regions. >> it is great to be able to hone in to each one and find the best varieties. >> reporter: members pay $100 a month to buy wines not available anywhere else. >> a premium model. they range from $25 up. enjoyed to have -- idea is to have 100 wines in small
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quantities. . >> way to spend more time crafting a better wine without the business pressure of rushing it to market before it is reedy. >> you have a freedom to do what with eachine wants. a new -- each wine wants. a new process. >> reporter: ken wayne, ktvu fox 2 news. >> i am not a big wine drinker but i wonder how many people do what i do, do i like the label or how the bottle looks? >> yeah. right. >> not going to spend more than 5 bucks because i am going to cook with it. i don't think we are alone. now to our meteorologist rosemary orozco. i will seeing the change here. >> you are right. the changes are right outside our door. the san francisco sky line. the clouds on the back side of that, banked up against the coast line. the murenal layer grown --
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marine layer has grown to 1400 feet. the winds picking up. has to do with a system that is approaching the pacific northwest. not going to bring rain but it dropped temperatures today and it will cool us tuesday and the winds are picking up thills and he think with us tomorrow -- this evening and they will be with us tomorrow. 66 redwood city. 56 in san francisco. already a cool one underway. sun sets 7:30 p.m. 55 half moon bay and 64 into the south bay, san jose. the winds, again, beginning to blow over the north bay. we showed you last half hour. central and south bay, sfo 30 miles per hour. mountain view 18. san jose 16. as well as livermore. it could be stronger into the evening hours. especially near the coast. temperatures dropped off several degrees today. 5, 10, 15 degrees cooler.
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for tomorrow temperatures come down a few more degrees. and cooler on wednesday. most of us will be holding steady on wednesday. this is what we have for the next couple days. into the evening hours, the low clouds and fog. tomorrow morning, low clouds along the coast line, inside the bay as well. parts of the south bay. possibility of patchy drizzle as well and a lot of 60s out there tomorrow. i will put numbers here in a moment. over night lows, tomorrow morning, 52 degrees oakland. 52 redwood city. 49 san rafael. upper 60s around the region for afternoon highs. 67 san francisco. up 60s oakland. low 70s antioch. the extended forecast here, cooling trend, breezy over the next few days. temperatures take a bump into the second part of the week and then for the bay area weekend, easter the possibility of scattered showers.
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20%. we will watch it. >> wouldn't that be something, no rain and then easter comes -- >> there you have it. >> thank you. a live picture of the grade, 680 and fremont. a back up on the southbound side. the lanes on the right hand side. left hand side is north bond. things flowing better because of the traffic back up on the southbound lanes. changing traffic patterns, the study that pinpoints the busiest freeways and they are different than they have been. >> julie haener is here now for what we are working on for 6:00 p.m. >> allegations of irregularities in the san francisco police crime lab. . >> in my 30 year career in law enforcement, these are the worse allegations i have seen. >> why this scandal could
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jeopardize hundreds of cases and california's risk of a big earthquake is bigger than initially thought. why researchers now say a 8.0 is likely to happen within the next 30 years. >> and the latest from los angeles where a cal student has been found dead about a mile from where he was last seen. these stories and much more coming up new at 6:00 p.m.
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new traffic study suggest commute times are increasing in the bay area. they say the 580, 205 corridor is getting more and more crowded. experts say within the next 5 years the corridor could surpass interstate 80 as the most congested bay area commute. another area where traffic is expected to increase is highway 101 between san jose and gilroy. one of governor jerry brown's three -- governor jerry governor jerry brown's three sisters died yesterday at the age of 81. she had health problems. the governor said she had a smile that would light up any room. she lived in san francisco. governor jerry brown acknowledged using personal e- mail accounts while conducting government abusiness. he occasionally -- businesses. he occasionally uses private e-
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mail to contact his staff. some officials say they do the same. the practice has been questioned since former secretary of state hillary clinton said she used a private account. bizarre discovery. a bloody machete was found along with remains of mutilated roosters and pigeons. this is the latestane series of gruesome discovery -- latest in a series of gruesome discoveries. >> reporter: it was found sunday morning near a gutter at a park in sacramento. >> this is definitely -- seems similar to other incidents. this is the 13th now. >> reporter: since january fox 40 covered a dozen cases of decapitated and dumped live
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stock in the city. this is different. the first time a weapon has been dumped with the animals. >> whoever is doing this is getting braver. they don't have the respect to make sure the citizens are protected. >> reporter: the dangerous weapons and birds were left that quiet park that is filled with children, and people. walking their dogs. >> for them to do that to an animal is bad. >> reporter: sad and serious to investigators. animal control is working to finger print the machete to find whoever did this. concern said and scares she wants resolution. >> same thing should happen to them. my animals are my world. >> following the clues. as long as they keep leaving them we will figure out and get them tracked down. >> reporter: officers canvassed homes looking for surveillance
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video or information about what happened. >> animal control says it it appears the items were staged. high tech cameras on peaks in marine and streaming live. we told you about these forest watch cameras in november. while they are on and operating there is no one watching them 24/7. the system uses algorithms to analyze the pictures and alerts an operator when smoke is detected. the ktvu fox 2 news at 6:00 p.m. starts now. a sad tend to the search for a missing student athlete from cal. authorities confirm his body was found on a los angeles freeway. >> we are in deep shock. and we are just looking to get through it. >> good evening. i am julie haener. >> and i am frank somerville.
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>> family, friends and teammates of eloi vasquez are in mourning tonight after two days of searching authorities say it appears he was hit by a car. his body was found a mile from the fraternity house at usc where he was last seen at a party. ktvu's rob roth is on the cal campus tonight where we heard from his teammates. rob? >> reporter: right. there is tremendous sadness here at cal. especially the soccer team where eloi vasquez was a budding star. >> he was a wonderful teammate. he was very close to all of his players. and our guys are grieving pretty hard roit now. >> the -- right now. >> reporter: the freshman was struck and killed by a car when he walked on to a freeway saturday morning but he wasn't identified till today but the
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family spend the past few days believing he was missing. we spoke to his grandmother who said the family is upset the police didn't make the connection between the missing teen and the accident sooner. >> he had a wonderful future. and he looked forward to it too. he was very upbeat guy. very upbeat, lovable. >> reporter: he was last seen at a fraternity party near the university of southern california saturday morning when he decided to leave by himself. he called a friend at cal who described him as afraid and in need of help. his mother spoke to reporters before receiving the horrible news. >> i am just trying to hold up as best i can. i am really scared. >> reporter: there is still a lot of unanswered questions
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