of land on al midpoint the formerly was used for the alameda naval air station. y city council voted unanimously on may 21st a formal except the land from the navy. the naval base closed in 1997 due to budget cuts but the city, has struggled for 16 years is said to get the land back. city manager john russo was signed documents accepting the land. a ceremony to commemorate the land transfer will be held on june 24th. >> dunkin donuts is releasing a new breakfast sandwich. it is a friday ache and bacon sandwich between to glazed donuts. the company is rolling out nationwide on friday. this is aimed to coincide with national bill monddonut day. ifu are counting your calories, the sellers has 360. 720 mg of sodium. that is actually less than dunkin donuts and turkey sausage breakfast hours, which is considered a reduced fat option. >> will be right back. >> will be right back. [ female announcer ] you told ld jcpenney what kind of homeho you'd love to come home toe . a home that's more joyful. more playful. more you. we listenedn. that's why we are introducinug our a

new this morning, it is a big day for alameda as it finally gets control of the formal made naval air statione base was closed in 1997 to get rid unneeded military bases. originally the navy asked alameda to put up $100 million to pay for transferring the land to the city but in 2011 the navy agreed to transfer it back to the city at no cost. alameda officials hope re-developing will create thousands of jobs and generate new tax revenues. city manager will sign 44 deeds later today making the property transfer official. >> the marin county board of supervisors will decide today whether to endorse the limited use of herbicides to control vegetation on mount tamalpais. the marin reports that the board will consider a march grand jury report which cites the high risk of a devastating fire in the mount tamalpais watershed. the grand jury advocated limited use of herbicides and asked supervisors to do the same. the water district oversees land on mount tamalpais and has used the chemical found in the weed killer roundup until 2005 when residents bail concerned of the potential health impact. >> up

the alameda naval air station is gone. in its place, a development opportunity for the ages. >> alameda point is one of the few large scale waterfront development opportunities left in the heart of the san francisco bay area. >> in a market so hot that 28% of real estate sales for cash, how do you put a price on 1,380- acres right on san francisco bay. >> all who are listening, we offer spectacular waterfront land in the heart of the bay area [ cheers and applause ] >> in more reasonable real estate times, this land was barely land at all. >> it wasn't what we see out here today. it was largely a sand pit. >> in 1938, the city of alameda sold this spit to the u.s. government. closing price, 1d. the navy lived here comfortably for the next 59 years. coming and going in the uss enterprise. tripoli, carl vincent and abraham lincoln, they were hard neighbors to miss. but in the mid-919s, the station found -- 199s, the navy found themselveses in a closure commission. oakland mayor helped pull the trigger. >> hi went to the commu

of the deeds and easements and a variety of legal documents that will transfer the former alameda naval air station to the ownership of the city of alameda. >> reporter: kind of like getting a house except it's a 1,380-acre navy base and that creates an incredible amount of documents to sign. funny thing is, alameda is the original owner in 1938, the city selling the land to the navy for $1. >> it wasn't what you see out here today. it was largely a sand pit. the navy actually created a lot of this land. >> reporter: the base served the navy until it pulled out in 1997. 14,000 military and civilian jobs were lost. today, the base has been partially reused. there is a vodka maker, several auction houses, and even a popular skateboard park. there's also low cost housing. officials say now that the city is the legal owner, some improvements will be made. residents living on the base now are cautiously optimistic. >> if you are talking about this particular section of the base, i think it would be good for our community for affordable housing for people in the community because alameda absolutely needs

the city of alameda will regain control of land on the point formally used for the alameda naval air stationlameda to put up $100 million to pay for transferring the land to the city, but later agreed to transfer back at no cost. city officials hope re-developing the site will create thousands of job and generate new tax revenue. morning compute on tuesday, how is it going? >> okay but as we look outside the follow toll along the bay bridge is congested because out of the bay is a crash blocking one of the four left-hand lanes and it appears that there is an argument and that coming from oakland. >> thanks so were, mike nicco >> you can see we are mainly in the mid-to-upper 50's and 51 in mountain view and golden gate bridge right now shows temperatures close to yesterday if not cooler as you head toward oakland and fremont. now, the seven-day forecast, you want to see the updated heat forecast for friday and saturday, and it looks to be ♪ >>> . ♪ all the girls that broke my heart ♪ ♪ all the plans ♪ it's time for us i'll feel -- ♪ >> how great is that voice? darius rucker will be stopping b

of land on alum appoint that formerly was used for the alameda naval air station. formally accept the land from the navy. the naval base closed in 1997 due to budget cuts but the city has struggled for 16 years since then to get the land back and come up with a plan to develop it. city manager john russo will sign documents except in the land. a ceremony to commemorate the land transfer will be held on june 2nd before. >> us to look at the weather with erica. >> a cloud cover is obstructing the sunshine and average. not warming just yet. oakland 57. 57 redwood city. due to cast 4 shows it is indicated by the blue on your screen along the coastline by 12. will see 60s inside the bay. mild weather. still to the yellow. that indicates where s sevties. we're dealing with quite a range by lunchtime you can see, by 3:00 p.m. some orange star to appear. the awards show or with the '80s is far and few between. it will not be too warm today. today's expect to be the coolest they of the week. we're back in 50s inside the bay. the blue by 8:00 p.m. site. >> cloudy conditions

to celebrate more than 1,300 acres of land being transferred from the navy to alameda which used to be the naval air station. the ceremony will include a congresswoman and alameda mayor at 2:00 this afternoon at the end of main street. the navy closed the base in 1997 because of budget cuts. >> novato police department is trying to figure out a mystery this morning after a locked safe was found sitting on a street. police do not know if the safe was stolen or abandoned and it was curb side on hamilton drive at midnight, police are checking recent reports of break-ins and where other law enforcement agencies and investigators have in idea what is in the safe and no plans to open it. >> developing news, n.s.a. leaker edward snowden remains on the run. the american fugitive was expected to fly from russia to cuba but never showed up for the flight to cuba. >> edward snowden was booked on the flight from russia to cuba today but despite checking in, twice, edward snowden never boarded the flight. the plane pulled away from the gate an associated press reporter sent this picture of edward snowden's empty seat. t

today the city regained control of alameda point which had been used as a naval air station. the land was given to the government in 1936, now is being transferred back. the area makes up about a third of alameda, it will be redeveloped with a mix of homes and businesses creating thousands of jobs. >>> the decision are expected this week about the america's cup. one of the sailors died last month during a training session on the bay. if artemis withdrs just two tea oracle usa, the reigning cup champion. >>> we are following developing news in oakland where city workers say they will announce a strike vote later today. the union workers accused the city of hiding more than $50 million in revenue as the city negotiates a new contract with the workers. we will bring you a live report with details about where those funds are allegedly hidden, tonight at 5:00. >>> i just rolled up and we were shaking. >> the shocking way a san francisco homeowner was awakened this morning. >> and cool and cloudy as the sun tries to break through. rosy -- rosemary will be here to talk to us about wh

. >> today alameda will mark the transfer of the former naval air station to the city. the city is holding a ceremony to mark phase one of the land transfer which includes more than 500 acres of prime real estate. the navy closed the base in -- 20 years ago taking away 14,000 jobs but agreed to turn the land over to the city for free. over land will be turned over when the environmental clean up is finished. the city hopes to attract 9,000 corporate research and development jobs. >> the postal service is holding a job fair to fill hundreds of positions particularly for those looking to work in the south bay. they are hiring 500 new hail -- mail carriers, half based in san jose and all of the jobs are temporary. the job fair runs from 9:00 a.m. today until 4:00 p.m. this afternoon at the san jose mail processing and distribution center. we have more information at abc7news.com. >> and it could possibly be wet at the job fair. lisa? >> good morning, everyone. the radar shows a lost rain and sprinkles and light rain because the atmosphere is dry but look in the north bay,

condos, houses, retail shops, and restaurants. 510 acres that used to be the naval air station now belong to the city of alameda and the city has big dreams. >> the city lost over 14,000 jobs when the base closed and one of our big goals is to attract jobs here so we have plans over 9,000 jobs in stroam office development so it is a big component of the project. >> this is a free transfer from the navy in part to compensate for the lost jobs. the base closed in 1993 but it has taken a while to reach this day switching ownership. >> 20 years we have been working, the navy has been working on cleaning up the property, spending millions on clean up, we have worked with the navy to make this transfer happen and the community has been putting their vision in place so it has been a lot of work. we are glad we are finally going to receive the properties. >> right new, you are looking at area they have designated for commercial use, about 5.5 million square feet. i asked what it looks like? like big box stores and she said no, research and development companies, maybe a company that has overground its campus and lookin

. >>> the city of alameda regained control over what used to be the naval air station. today the city manager signed documents taking back the area that makes up about a third of alameda. it'll be redeveloped with a mix of homes and businesses, expecting to create thousands of jobs. >>> a list for add have cats for the oyster company is growing. the sonoma city council voted to support a resolution. last fall the national park service rejected the oyster farm's request to renew its 40 year lease. drakes bay sued to overturn that decision and is awaiting a ruling. >>> absolutely gut wrenching testimony in the gang rape trial of two men in richmond. we have continuing coverage tonight involving the teenage victim who police say was raped for hours. john sasaki was in court as the father of that young victim took the stand and described what his daughter looked like afterward. >> reporter: first day of testimony in this unusual double jury trial is over. that father of that gang rape victim was the first to take the stand. a news camera was allowed inside the courtroom for

. >> a big day for the city of alameda as it gets control of the formal made naval air station. 1,300 acre base was closed in 1997 to get rid of unneeded military bases. originally, the navy asked alameda to put up $100 million to pay for transferring the land to the city but in 2011 though agreed to transfer it back to 9 city at no cost. alameda officials hope re-developing the site will create thousands of jobs and generate lots of tax revenue. >> a wildfire burning out of control in southern california is now 60 percent contained. firefighters hoped cooler temperatures and light are wins will help fight the powerhouse fire that started on thursday and burned 32,000 acres and destroyed at least sex -- six homes. 3,000 residents were allowed to return home with full containment in a week. >> happening right now top military officials are on capitol hill to tackle the growing scandal of sexual assault in the military. there a picture now from capitol hill with the hearing just getting underway and the pentagon admits up to a third of all women in the military may have been sexual

alameda. the city will finally regain control of about a thousand acres. if this was formerly used for the naval air stationvoted unanimously to except the lan from the navy. the navy base closed in 1997 through to budget cuts. they want to get this land back to get it developed. the measure was signed the documents to except his property and a ceremony to commemorate this will be held on june 24th. >> parking fees will go up on bart. this will bay from a dollar to a $50. those prices will go of july 15th. on july 29th the fees will go up by 50¢. >> let's talk sports. the oakland a's have now won 15 of their last 17 games. coco crisp hit 8 lead off homer and finished with four hits, tommy milone is well and the oakland athletics beat the milwaukee brewers at 10 to 2 last night. milone allowed five hits, struck out four and did not issue a walk in seven strong innings. he retired his first eight batters before pitcher mark go estrada blooped a two-out single in the third. he also took a bed of a rare chance to bat in an interleague road game, going 2 for 4 with an rbi and two >> lebraun james scored 32 point