suspect patrick brennan appeared in santa clara county court yesterday. he waived his right to a speedy trial, and did not enter a plea. his next court appearance is set for march 17th. mountain view police say they've arrested two arson suspects. investigators worked with the mountain view fire department. to identify the two, who they believe set fire to three cars last month. 28- year olds angela rutledge and paul schonhardt. were arrested on charges of arson and drug possession. police released pictures of the cars destroyed in the fires. no one was hurt. san jose police are hoping a new clue. will help solve a cold case murder from 25- years ago. was a mother of two, at the time of her disappearance and murder in 19-89. now. the santa clara county district attorney's office. is releasing a photo of a clue they hope will lead to zimmer's killer. it is a picture of a handmade quilt. that was used to cover zimmer. whose body was found at the san jose aiport. the deputy district attorney is asking the public to take a close look at the quilt. and contact

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investigators say patrick brennan set 13 fires between january 8th and 10th which caused $6 million in damage. they include a 5-alarm warehouse fire, six house fires with people inside, nobody hurt. brennan was already considered a serial arsonist, he was convicted of setting 16 fires in the santa clara county foothills in 1999 and setting debris on fire in the grand canyon in 1995. also in court the santa clara county correctional officer arrested on drug warnlgs. juan coreo is accused of allowing conviblthsed criminals in his home in exchange for illegal drugs. during a search of the home he was arrested for being under the influence of drugs. three others at the home were taken into custody. >> an 18-member task force will meet today to talk about new policies designed to prevent hate crimes. the task force was created after four students were accused of bull egg a black student for weeks at one point putting a bike lock around his neck. in a report released san jose staff act quickly once they learned about the accusations. >> hayward police looking for a hit and run driver who sen

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the 48-year-old patrick brennan was charged with setting 13 fires in san jose between january 8 and johnm. >> a task force looking into racial problems at san jose state university me begins hearings tenths on the heals of a fact-finding report about the alleged bullying last fall of a black freshman by his white roommates. the university was slow in keeping the school president informed. he -- they say it failed to follow their policy. they will try to prevent an incident from happening again and the task force will release the recommendations in bring. >> after months of controversy, vallejo high school has a new mascot. it will be the vallejo redhawks. in november they voted unanimously to drop apache mascot because it is offensive to native americans. this follows months of meetings involving staff, students and native american representatives. the school will keep the red and white colors. >> now the forecast with the intensive rain and where it is. >> we seeing light-to-moderate rain and maybe heavier or more widespread moderate rain with hail in the band of precipitation so for, s

investigators say patrick brennan set 13 fires between january 8 and 10 which caused $6 million in damage. they include a five-alarm warehouse fire and six houses with people inside. luckily no one was hurt. brennan was considered a serial arsonist, convicted of setting 16 fires in the foothills back in 1999 and setting debris on fire in the grand canyon in 1995. also in court, the santa clara county correctional officer who was arrested on drug charges, juan k during a search of his home he was arrested for being under the influence of drugs. three other people living at the home were also taken into custody. >> this morning hayward police are looking for a hit-and-run driver who sent a woman to the hospital with serious injuries. police say the driver struck the woman while she was crossing in the crosswalk on hesperian boulevard around 6:30 last night. the car involved is a black newer model sporty sedan, and they say it may have front end damage. >> a task force will meet at san jose state today to talk about the new policies to prevent hate crimes. it was created after four students

. >>> today the man accused of setting nearly a dozen fires is set to enter a plea, patrick william brennan faces many counts of arson, he is accused of setting a string of fires in downtown san jose last month, the biggest was a warehouse fire that caused an estimated 5 million dollars in damage, if convicted he could spend the rest of his life behind bars, san jose firefighters have voted to ratify a contract with the city that maintains a 10% pay cut. the contract extends the pay cut and benefit reductions that firefighters agreed to three years ago but only through june of this year. firefighters say they are going to demand a new agreement in july to restore the pay and some emergency medical services that were cut. the contract extension now goes to the city council for final approval. >>> the search for a killer in the south bay after a man was stabbed to death outside of the fairmont hotel in san jose, what one witness reported seeing just before the stabbing. >>> a warning for airlines headed to russia as the sochi olympics get underway, the common household product officials say c

today a suspected serial arsonist is scheduled to enter a plea in the south bay. 48-year-old patrick william brennanfelony counts of arson and three felony counts of attempted arson. he is suspected of setting a string of fires in downtown san jose last month. the biggest was a warehouse fire that cost an estimated $5 million in damage. if convicted brennan could spend the rest of his life behind bars. >>> in the meantime now 7:40. students at san jose state university, they're invited to a public meeting tonight in the wake of a hate crime on that campus. this is the first of six public meetings to be held, studying the racial climate at the university. the meeting comes after an african-american student reported being harassed by four white members of his dorm. those student -- those students were suspended in november after being accused of flying a confederate flag, leaving racial comments on a white board and putting a bike lock around the african-american student's neck. that meeting is set to begin at 5:30 this evening at the engineering building on the campus. >>> it is 7:41. the u.s. homela

police say 48-year-old patrick william brennan has admitted starting a series of fires last month. one of them did $5 million of damage to a warehouse. brennan has a history of arson convictions. >>> a man suspected of kicking a woman in the head and robbing her in san francisco is due in court today, as well. the crime was recorded last june by a surveillance camera. christopher porter-bailey of oakland has pleaded not guilty to charges connected to the attack which happened during san francisco's gay pride event. >>> a judge is asked to release more information about a 3-year- old found dead over the weekend. kayleigh slusher's mother and boyfriend are accused of killing her. police were called out to the home 14 times since 2012. a judge refused the request because the autopsy has not been completed. >> i think our community deserves to know exactly what we did or didn't do. >> the police department is not obligated to report calls to child protective services. >>> just because you don't get pulled over for speeding doesn't mean you're not being watched. walnut creek is starting

police say 48-year-old patrick william brennan has admitted to starting a series of fires in san jose last month. one of them did $5 million worth of damage to a warehouse. brennan has a history of arson convictions. >>> a special task force begins work tonight on new policies to prevent hate crimes at san jose state university. the 18-member group will study a recent report on alleged hate crimes against a black student by his white roommates last year. the task force plans six public meetings on that issue. >>> the chp says it's busted a big-time auto theft ring in east oakland. yesterday's raid at an unmarked warehouse on 36th avenue was the result of a two-month probe. investigators say they found dozens of vehicles, boats and even heavy equipment, nearly a dozen people arrested. its part of the city that's experienced a lot of this activity. >> every time this happens, more people come through. and if it isn't the same dude, it's just another dude coming back here. it just seems like a vicious cycle. >> there have been 85 car thefts within a mile of that area since december. >>>

investigators say patrick brennan set 13 fires between jan 8th and 10th that caused $6 million in damageconsidered a serial arsonist. he was accused of setting 16 fires in 1999 and setting debris on fire at the grand canyon in 1985. let's check the roadways now. we know it's a rainy day and making for a tough commute. >> yes, a generic warning around the bay, watch your speeds and the conditions. both directions of interstate 80 have two lanes blocked as you're approaching because of a jackknifed semi that went over the center divide. 880 has both directions jammed up. it continues slow into the south. back to you. >> be safe out there, back in half an hour. nbc universal's coverage of the 2012 london games was the most watched television event ever. so, what's next? the upcoming winter games from sochi. where every second of nbc universal's coverage will be available on every device. on tv, online or streaming on the nbc sports live extra app. beginning february 6th, experience the winter games everywhere. welcome to what's next. comcast nbcuniversal show. don't miss jay's final >>> 8:3

police say 48-year-old patrick william brennan has admitted starting a series of fires last month.ee. the driver had the top down. >>> and in richmond a big rig was involved in a multiple car crash, highway 80, jumped the center divide causing a big traffic mess. liz will have more on that coming up in a moment. but first, here's lawrence on the first two of big storms here in the bay area. >>> some parts of the bay area over an inch of rain, some places in the wettest spots over 1.5" in the north bay. still seeing some showers around the bay area right now. delays at sfo of up to 2 hours there. that's because of the rain and all the clouds. all the stormy weather rolling through overnight, but most of it now beginning to slide a little further to the south and east so things will be tapering off still some scattered showers, but by the afternoon, maybe those skies part just a little bit. i think we'll start to dry out. but temperatures are going to stay cool. about 53 in pacifica. 54 in livermore. 52 degrees in san rafael. next couple of days, the rain line moves a little further

patrick henen is facing 40 counts of arson. the largest was a warehouse fire that caused $5 million in damage. fortunately no one was seriously hurt in any of the fires. brennan is due back in court on march 19. >>> a transgender teenager charged with battery in connection in a school fight may be a step closer to having those charges dropped. a juvenile judge tonight granted gutierrez request to enter a restorative justice program. it's designed to help her reconcile with her peers. that fight was captured on cell phone video. gutierrez will appear in court again in may to report on her progress. her attorney says she's hopeful the battery charge will be dismissed. >>> a well known private school for girls is apologized tonight after a menu designed for african american month included fried chicken, corn bread and watermelon. >> reporter: when teachers plan black history activities they didn't set out to make news. >> they thought it was a clever way in their own way to celebrate black history month. it was as simple and naive as that. >> reporter: the school reiterated that in this letter. saying quote at no time do we wish to perpetrate racial stereo types

patrick brunnin faces four felony accounts of arson. the largest fire tore through a warehouse and ended up causing $5 million in damage. fortunately no one was seriously injured in any of the fires. brennan is due back in court tomorrow night. >>> an oakland police officer is under investigation and could end up losing his job after an early morning incident at the i hop. >> reporter: at 2:40 sunday morning while talking to a waitress, someone pulled out a gun. >> this is an oakland police officer. >> reporter: the officer is being reported as kevin kelly. he was talking to a waitress and told her she was an officer while trying to impress her. >> my understanding from the victim is that the firearm was brandished at her and then toward the sky. toward the ceiling of the restaurant. >> reporter: it's unclear if kelly pointed the gun at the waitress but the incident spooked her so she told her coworkers who called police. >> there's a criminal investigation here that's been followed by our district attorney's office. >> reporter: the oakland police department is conducting their own investigation. kelly was taken into custody and brought here for investigation. he was sited and released b

patrick brunnin faces four felony accounts of arson. the largest fire tore through a warehouse and ended up causing $5 million in damage. fortunately no one was seriously injured in any of the fires. brennan is due back in court tomorrow night. >>> an oakland police officer is under investigation and could end up losing his job after an early morning incident at the i hop. >> reporter: at 2:40 sunday morning while talking to a waitress, someone pulled out a gun. >> this is an oakland police officer. >> reporter: the officer is being reported as kevin kelly. he was talking to a waitress and told her she was an officer while trying to impress her. >> my understanding from the victim is that the firearm was brandished at her and then toward the sky. toward the ceiling of the restaurant. >> reporter: it's unclear if kelly pointed the gun at the waitress but the incident spooked her so she told her coworkers who called police. >> there's a criminal investigation here that's been followed by our district attorney's office. >> reporter: the oakland police department is conducting their own investigation. kelly was taken into custody and brought here for investigation. he was sited and released b