yes, yes, yes, yes bta is the world's first computer-controlled telescope. the same computer that at first ensured the operation of the entire installation is still stored in the labyrinths of the tower was designed, er, by bagrat konstantinovich, and they are xian along with the telescope. the fact is that not a single company in the soviet union was able to design a computer, that is, computers and bagrat konstantinovich with their employees designed and made this computer themselves. the first bta control program had a capacity of 15 kb 15 kb controlled the movement of the telescope. such mobility is provided by unique engineering solutions, for example, the telescope itself, without exaggeration, floats in oil on an oil film of 0.15 microns, now let's sharply attack the telescope. the telescope has surfaced and is put into operation; the structure is set in motion by two compact electric motors. in general, the power of which does not exceed one horsepower. they ensure the smooth running of the 800-ton telescope, which begins after the phrase of the oper

bta is already negotiating with the landlord. >> i think we agree that we need that much.what is not fair is that they target this specific location. >> reporter: what cannot be replaced is the time it took, 20 years, to build up dislocation from scratch. >>> and other developments, the bta just got the green light for the bart extension. that would take the system from its current stop tojose addiur kept going and it is expected to cost $9.3 billion . the bta also approved a $116 million package to order a drilling machine to dig a tunnel under san jose. it is the first to use a single board design . one tunnel contains tracks in both directions . in seattle, they used a slightly bigger machine with similar technology. the drill ended up colliding with a pipe sparking years of damages detect this: living with hiv, i learned i can stay undetectable with fewer medicines. that's why i switched to dovato. dovato is for some adults who are starting hiv-1 treatment or replacing their current hiv-1 regimen. detect this: no other complete hiv pill uses fewer medicines to help kee

. >>> an independent investigation found that the bta could not have preventhe ra 10 employees died,at committed suicide. some families later claim the shooter had a pattern of insubordination and ms. conduct. there was even a complaint that he might go postal. the independent investigator concluded that the bta could not have known what he was planning. >> he did not issue any threats. he did not say, i am going to do something to somebody. he did not do that verbally or in writing. because of that, it is very difficult to do something. >> last month, they settled a lawsuit with eight of the victims families for $8 million. >>> a small town's new rent control laws have touched a nerve. critics call them the ultimate catch-22. the town of fairfax is the first to pass rent control. hundreds of people have signed a petition to stop it from taking effect. there are two parts to this. the first puts a limit on how much landlords can raise rents. the second is a just cause ordinance to protect against evictions. this is the one that has people fired up. we explain why some worry the plan

also, on the side streets by this park-n-ride, we are at the bta station not too far from where 280 and highway 87 meet. we are seeing a planing on the side streets and even some puddling. everything ties about whether they can go through an underpass and make it through those large accumulations of water that are there. luckily, we have seen not too many people have been using the bus stop or train stop. hopefully, they can avoid this weather and stay home but for those of you who will be coming out, starting your day, keep in mind you need to give yourself some extra time and be prepared because there is plenty of water on the ground. back to you. >> thank you, shawn. stay dry and it is good advice to bring two changes of clothes. the rain has been relentless. it is coming down in sheets . you can barely see the road. the heavy weather is also causing the rock slide. here is the aftermath near greenville. the driver told us he was nearly hit -- he was nearly hit while driving on highway 116. that roadway is still closed and here is a look at the power outages in the bay area. pg&e, th

but, the independent counsel so that bta could not have known what he was fixed but he did not issue any threats, in writing or verbally, and because of that, it is very difficult to do something. >> last month, vta settled a lawsuit with eight of the victims families for $8 million. >>> some other news we are following around the bay, tonight, police in oakland looking for suspect and motive in a pair of weekend homicide. a shot spotter alert led police to a man who had been shot but he was at seminary international, that is back about a mile from 68th and bancroft, where a shooting, friday, left a man wounded and a teenage boy dead. >> every homicide is tragic. i've said many times that it hurts our community even more when it is a young person, a 16-year-old who is a victim in this case. >> the latest shooting brings oaklands homicide total for the year to 115 believe it or not, that is down from 130 this time last year. >>> the former alameda county sheriff deputy accused of murdering his girlfriend and her husband says he is not guilty. that plea came today from 24-year-old devo

. >>> could bta have done anything to vent last year's deadly mass shooting at a san jose railyard? independent investigation are in. >>> suspects on the run. why the police chief says this latest round of violence is particularly tragic. >>> it was not the sweet smell of breakfast. we will tell you why the eggo factory in san jose was fined for what it scent wafting into the air. >>> hi, i'm sarah donchey come in for juliette, tonight but that weekend storm brought rain to the bay area but we really need it, but it also left behind this huge mess at and animals actuary. devin fehely is in morgan hill, where the owners are rushing to get things fixed before it is too late. >> reporter: even two days after saturday's storm, they are still finding even more damage, and are busy making repairs. >> reporter: the animal rescue is a muddy mess after yesterday's powerful storm barreled through. >> we have metal panels flying off the corrugated metal roofs, flying here, and then we also had one of our go to enclosures collapse on a goat. >> reporter: the storm ripped up several enclosures u

the bta also approved a $460 million package to order a giant drilling machine to dig a tunnel under downtown san jose. it's the first project in the u.s. to use a single bore design, meaning one tunnel contains tracks going in both directions. it's much less disruptive above ground, but comes with a lot of unknowns. for example, in seattle, they used a slightly bigger machine with similar technology on their freeway project. the drill was known as big bertha, pesparkiyears ofdelays. h a >>ve lothanwin after their game against the do th'sbe garrapolo. he went out of the game early with an injury. reaction from his teammates. >> reporter: after a win, you never want to hear things from the locker room like lump in our throats. it's pretty crushing. for the second time this season, the 49ers have lost a starting quarterback. jimmy garoppolo, broken left foot, out for the season. it happen after the opening possession. garrapolo paid the price from this sack. his left foot turned awkwardly. now jimmy g will undergo season ending surgery. >> just hearing it is pretty crushing. >> it suck

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the investigator was looking into whether the bta could have or should have known anything to preventoning almost 50 people they found there were not any reports that would have warned the bta a about the shooter 57 year old sam cassidy. i'm sure the obvious question you have is that people said he would go postal. we cannot act on what someone thinks somebody might do . ta officials say none of cassidy's five documented incidents of workplace misconduct were enough to have him fired or seriously disciplined. to be ta settled a lawsuit with eight of the families of people killed $8 million last month. well. snow fell at the top of some bay area mountains after this latest storm. want to show you what mount hamilton's looked like soa dusting of snow and ktvu is mark sayer went to the top of mount hambleton and talk to families enjoying the snow while it lasted. views from the mount hamilton's observatory are stunning. as the sun peeked through the cloud cover the snow on the trees look more like the sierra nevada range than the local mountains around the bay area. the novelty and the b