welcome to "bay area life." i'm lizzie bermudez. you know, the bay area has so much to offer -- everything from food, entertainment, interests, and lifestyles. and we've got plenty to share with you today. on today's show, hats -- big hats. >> "beach blanket babylon" is a revue, but i call it an experience. some people want to call it a musical, some people want to call it a play, but it is a revue that's an experience that you have to come and see yourself. >> and a diy healing garden. >> it's very new. it would be a wonderful opportunity to let clients get a little bit more hands-on with their herbs. >> and a delicious traditional recipe you can make at home. >> being able to share not only a part of our culture, a part of our family, and a part of some of the things that we love. >> plus, fresh air and exercise. >> we've taken our girls -- we've got two little ones -- on hikes, and i love that i

welcome to "bay area life." i'm lizzie bermudez. you know, the bay area has so much to offer -- everything from food, entertainment, interests and lifestyles -- and we've got plenty to share with you today. >> today's show is all about being the best you. we start off with an amazing workout for your glutes. >> deep, deep, deep single squats, please. always stay connected to your core. >> then, no more excuses for getting healthy. >> if you want to get healthier, start one step at a time. >> plus, nutritious snacks for all ages. >> just relying on real, whole ingredients, you're halfway there. >> and using your own body is the best tool of all. >> so, not everything's engaged. legs are straight. we're nice and tight. >> all of this fun driven by your northern california honda dealers. ♪ >> we all have goals, and it doesn't always have to be aesthetic. sometimes, it's just mental sanity. don't worry about the status quo, what everybody else is doing, what the new trend is right now. go with what makes you feel good. ♪ my love for fitn

welcome to "bay area life." i'm lizzie bermudez. as so many great things here. we've got food, entertainment, lifestyle, and interests, and today we're gonna share some of those stories with you. first up, the superfood of drinks... then relaxing your mind and body... plus preventing and treating heart attacks... and inspiring students reaching their full potential. all of this fun driven by your northern california honda dealers. ♪ [ gong crashes ] ♪ ♪

welcome to "bay area life." i'm lizzie bermudez. ea has so many great things here. we've got food, entertainment, lifestyles, and interests, and today we're gonna share some of those stories with you. on today's show, we're learning about a family winery in cotati. >> when you come here and enjoy the wines, you get a very unique experience. there's literally nothing between the grapes and you and the wine. >> and doctor visits right at home. >> the credibility was there, it was real, and it was a lot easier. >> plus we're shucking oysters and visiting a goat farm in point reyes. i am ready to get shucking. but, first, a san francisco chef shares her recipe for hearty and healthy oats. >> look at how beautiful this is. and this took, what, like 5 minutes, 6 minutes to make? it feels like something you

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welcome to "bay area life." i'm lizzie bermudez.ou know, the bay area has so many great things here. we've got food, entertainment, lifestyle, and interests, and today we're gonna share some of those stories with you. first up, the superfood of drinks... then relaxing your mind and body... plus preventing and treating heart attacks... and inspiring students reaching their full potential. all of this fun driven by your northern california honda dealers. ♪ [ gong crashes ] ♪

south lake tahoe..just a 3 hour drive from san fransco,where many bay area residents trade city life..for mountain life.. when it comes to how people vacation,these property managers say vacation rentals are on the rise,it's a chance for visitors to live like the locals..but soon...certain vacations will violate city law.south lake tahoe voters passed measure t. an ordinance to eliminate most vacation home rentals in residential neighborhoods..it passed by a mere 58 votes.city manager frank rush:a lawsuit has been filed by prope

bay area home owners are cashing in and moving out. they are trying to escape the high cost living here says windemere silicon valley president myron von raesfeld.myron von raesfeld/windemere silicon valley"...that quality of life that was once prevalent here in the bay area for everybody has slowly over time has passed up the lower and middle class people and pushed them out..."von raesfeld has found a nichhe, advising people who are moving on. he recently helped the owners of this 40-year old bungalow in santa clara re-locate to texas where they bought this brand new home about 40 miles outside of austin. i spoke with michelle and michael rakow via skype. michelle & michael rakow/moved to texas"....we wound up selling out and taking the money and paying off the house and buying somethingelse where the cost of living is much less expensive..."(full sceen graphics)a new study by redfin shows about 24-percent of on- line searches in the bay area are looking for a home out of state. among the most popular destinations are sacramento, portland, seattle, austin and other places with strong economies and lower home prices.myron von raesfeld/windemere siliconvalley"....there are a lot of places elsewhere that are a l

south lake tahoe..just a 3 hour drive from san francisco,where many bay area residents trade city life..for mountain life.. when it comes to how people vacation,these property managers say vacation rentals are on the rise,it's a chance for visitors to live like the locals..but soon...certain vacations will violate city law.south lake tahoe voters passed measure t. an ordinance to eliminate most vacation home rentals in residential neighborhoods..it passed by a mere 58 votes.city manager frank rush:a lawsuit has been filed by prope

. >>> well, he is a bay area blues legend with real life tragedy in his past. the heartbreaking loss that inspired a grammy nominated song. >>> music's big night. the countdown is on. >> a bay area blues legend is nominated for an album full of heartbreak. >> she was 93 and still driving and totally alert and writing letters to the editor of the commercial appeal in memphis, you know. she was quite a girl. ♪ [ music ] >> that is charlie. he needs no introduction if you know anything about the blues. his mother was murdered. inspired by the event, and the duo are up for best traditional blues album. betty will have the full story tonight at 7:00. >>> 61st annual grammy awards air this sunday right here on cbs. you can tune in at 4:00 for the red carpet arrivals, the show starts at 5:00. followed by an encore performance and then our late news. >> and be sure to follow us on facebook, instagram, and twitter. betty will be streaming live updates from the red carpet and the cbs ening news is next. >> we're back in 30 minutes for the kpix news at 7:00 p.m. f ederal i

bay area home owners are cashing in and moving out. they are trying to escape the high cost living here says windemere silicon valley president myron von raesfeld.myron von raesfeld/windemere silicon valley"...that quality of lifeonce prevalent here in the bay area for everybody has slowly over time has passed up the lower and middle class people and pushed them out..."von raesfeld has found a nichhe, advising people who are moving on. he recently helped the owners of this 40-year old bungalow in santa clara re-locate to texas where they bought this brand new home about 40 miles outside of austin. i spoke with michelle and michael rakow via skype. michelle & michael rakow/moved to texas"....we wound up selling out and taking the money and paying off the house and buying somethingelse where the cost of living is much less expensive..."(full sceen graphics)a new study by redfin shows about 24-percent of on- line searches in the bay area are looking for a home out of state. among the most popular destinations are sacramento, portland, seattle, austin and other places with strong economies and lower home prices.myron von raesfeld/windemere siliconvalley"....there are a lot of places elsewhere that are a lot like si

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bay area nearly covered in rain. this storm wreaking havoc and ---posing life-threatening flooding in the north bay.ief chief meteorologist lawrence karnow joins us now . lawrence karnow: heavy rain and floodind is likely for the bay area especially in the north bay. over a foot of rain has fallen on some north bay mountains. the russian river and the napa river are both expected to flood with major flooding into downtown guerneville possible tomorrow. doppler is showing the rain now. its very heavy and now moving south. rain and windy weather will spead across the entire bay area tonight with the chance for flash flooding. the rain will turn to showers tomorrow with mild temperatures in the 50s and mid 60s. more rain is likely late friday and into saturday with potential for more big storms next week. (pam) police in atlanta are seeing an increase in "slider" crimes.that's what they call it ... when thieves sneak into cars to steal sneak into when thieves they call it ... that's what crimes. week.storms next for more big storms next week. (pam) police in atlanta are seeing an increase in "slider" c

but tonight an nbc bay area investigation has discovered th >>> it was supposed to be a chance at a new life. but tonight an nbc bay area investigation has discovered thousands of people adopted as infants from foreign countries now face possible deportation because they're technically not citizens. >> these people all raised in the united states, now face an from their families. let's bring in our senior investigative reporter stephen stock. are these people cheating the system? or did they honestly not know what was happeninghere? >> they honestly did not know, raj. u.s. state department officials tell me they estimate as many as 40,000 people or more face this deportation threat. some of them don't even know it. one of those people does know it and he contacted us when he learned that he and his family were at risk of being separated all because of acausof his prec situation, we won't tell you his last name or exactly where he now lives. >> you know, it's been a long time. >> reporter: liam is 35 years old now. >> probably like 20 tw02 was th last time i was here. >> reporter: going aroun

. >>> and a piece of bay area history saved and shared with the world. a look back at a local park ranger's life and how it serves as a big part of bay area's black history. they survived war are now caught in another battle here at home. >>> well, they survived abroad and now caught in another battle right here at home. >> thousands of veterans believe toxins left them sick with chronic diseases. senior investigative reporter has that story for us. >> reporter: good morning. these massive mounds of garbage are known as military burn pits and for soldiers stationed in iraq and afghanistan, these around the clock trash fires were the preferred method of getting rid of garbage for years. now thousands of veterans say they're still suffering from the exposure even after returning to home and blame the burning trash pits for the life of their lives. veterans from iraq an afghanistan do have higher rates of respiratory problems but the va says air pollution is likely to blame, not the burn pits. va's own research found a possible link of chronic health problems and burn pit exposure. the agency says

life savings were a risk. >>> we are tracking conditions across the bay area.ck out this video that pete surrato posted on twitter. be sure to follow tweet and any of our staffs as well for updates on twitter. @petesurrato. >>> welcome back everyone, it is 6:24 right now. bay area responds to two families facing crushing bills for making a life or death situation. it is a national problem. >> good morning, we are talking about air ambulances. we learned it could cost you your lifesav savings. they needed emergency flight when their kid got sick. >> of course, not. no one ever said hey, this is going to cost this much. >> the doctor had to grab me by the shoulders. i just didn't know what to think. i felt so helpless. >> their kids got to the hospital in time and they're healthy today. >> both families received huge bills totaling nearly $200,000. we discovered these flights have doubled in cost and insurance almost never pays air balanambu bills. tonight at 11:00, we investigate why prices are shocked sky high. if you gotten a surprise medical bill like this, w

but, in the meantime we will be talking." ( john ) and i am tracking your bay area there are moments in lifeion. like the feeling of movement as a new journey begins, or the sight of soft fur, warmed by the morning sun. you might remember new flavours, the sound of an old friend's laugh, or a view that defies all expectations. these are the memories that stay with you, long after the moments have passed. the one with the designer dog collar.(sashimi) psst. hey, you! wondering how i upgraded to this sweet pad? a 1,200-square-foot bathroom, and my very own spa. all i had to do was give my human "the look". with wells fargo's 3% down payment on a fixed-rate loan and a simpler online application, getting into my dream home was easier than ever. get your human to visit wellsfargo.com/woof. what would she do without me? skies dry out today with plenty of sunshine overhead today leading into tomorrow. temperatures will peak just a bit cooler today than the past few days in the mid to upper 50's. this weekend expect rain to push back into the forecast for both saturday and sunday. (robin) no major h

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bay area news. >> thank you very much. jeff adachi accomplished a lot in his life. for a look back at his career as well as tributes head to our website nbcbayarea.com. >>> continuing coverage of that cliff collapse, crews continuing their search for a woman buried in that slide. today they face significant challenges. sergio c quintana is live with coverage. >> reporter: this has been a pretty shocking day for all of the people out here enjoying a relatively nice day out along fort funston. of course because her body has not been searched, authorities have now actually expanded the search. high tide came in overnight and washed away much of the sand from the slide, so crews are expanding the search for the woman's body in the ocean. the coast guard has joined in. they launched one of their helicopters to scan the beach and surf in the chance the victim's body may have been taken out to sea. she's described as a woman in her 20s. crews have brought ineqpment to search on land. duringn afternoon news conference, the national park service described how the collapsing

if you want to live in the bay area where things are very expensive.your income translates to your quality of life are simply more expensive than they are in other locations>( james ) according to the study ... a lot people in the bay area with high household incomes have jobs in techonolgy. ( darya ) for your money this morning... target is the latest retailer to take on victoria's secret and bayer faces second trial over alleged roundup cancer risk. jane king is live at the nasdaq with those stories and more ( jane ) good morning bayer is set to face a second u.s. jury over allegations that its popular glyphosate-based weed killer roundup causes cancer. 6 months ago a california court said it was guilty of causing a man's cancer and issued a 289 million dollar verdict against the company. this case is in san francisco where a frequent user of round up says he also got cancer. bayer has stood by studies that say its products are safe. president trump did extend the deadline for chinese tariffs that were set to begin on march 1st. the president cited "substantial progress" on trade talks "iorta st

bay area forecast. there are moments in life that leave a lasting impression. like the feeling of movement as a new journey begins, or the sight of soft fur, warmed by the morning sun. you might remember new flavours, the sound of an old friend's laugh, or a view that defies all expectations. these are the memories that stay with you, long after the moments have passed. (ácommercialá)(áábreakáá) an icy cold morning with some slick spots on roads, especially those areas that saw snow yesterday. after lows fall below freezing for parts of the bay daytime highs will boost into the 40's and 50's, much like yesterday's with abundantly sunny skies to take us into the afternoon. (robin) no major hot spots. bay bridge wb 80 is less then 30 min from the maze to sf. san mateo bridge less then 30 min from 880 to 101. golden gat bridge drive time less than 30 min from 37 to the toll plaza. richmond bridge drive less than 20 min from the toll to 101 ( james ) changes could be coming to our state's laws surrounding officer use of force. law enforcement groups rolled out a pr

bay area forecast. there are moments in life that leave a lasting impression. a new journey begins, or the sight of soft fur, warmed by the morning sun. you might remember new flavours, the sound of an old friend's laugh, or a view that defies all expectations. these are the memories that stay with you, long after the moments have passed. it's day two of the catholic church sex abuse summit at the vatican. and pope francis says he expects more than just talk about the clergy sex abuse crisis. he says he wants "concrete and effective" results. he has floated a 21-point guidline with proposals to deal with the crisis, like creating a handbook for church leaders to use when abuse accusations are made. the pope also said they should not publish lists of clergy accused of abuse before a preliminary investigation and "definitive" condemnation has occurred. but survivors of abuse say the public deserves to know when accusations are made. ( darya ) coming up on the kron 4 morning buzz... zion blew out his shoe and now he, nike and paul george all need a doctor.. damnit

south lake tahoe..just a 3 hour drive from san francisco,where many bay area residents trade city lifetain life.. when it comes to how people vacation,these property managers say vacation rentals are on the rise,it's a chance for visitors to live like the locals..but soon...certain vacations will violate city law.south lake tahoe voters passed measure t. an ordinance to eliminate most vacation home rentals in residential neighborhoods..it passed by a mere 58 votes.city manager frank rush:a lawsuit has been filed by property owners

theater in the south bay is going interactive in the hopes of getting us back to the big screen. >> julie watts his life with oakridge mall in san jose, she has a sneak peek at the bay area's first virtual reality movie theater. >> is amazing. i'm not a gamer, i didn't think i would be that impressed i was blown away. spaces is teaming up with cinemark century theaters at oakridge mall to bring the bay area's first virtual reality movie theater. it is like the movies needs gaming meets laser tag me to disneyland, something that you really do have to see to believe. >> reporter: of the escalator past the concession stand, movie growing -- moviegoing has been transformed. >> this is a space for technology. >> reporter: instead of watching a movie you are the star. we met robert in the food court at oakridge mall and asked if he wanted to test out the bay area's first virtual reality movie theater now playing terminator salvation fight for the future. despite i'm excited to check it out. >> he notes this is just the latest upgraded movie theaters getting people to put down the small screen and come back to the big one. >> recliners at the auditorium it's been like this the pe

bay area. there are moments in life that leave a lasting impression. like the feeling of movement as a new journey begins, or the sight of soft fur, warmed by the morning sun. you might remember new flavours, the sound of an old friend's laugh, or a view that defies all expectations. these are the memories that stay with you, long after the moments have passed. >>> a movie theater has been closed for good. bmc in 1998 inside a building that used to be the home to a car dealer ship. attendance has dropped. as one theater closes, another is trying to have new things for customers. they will offer a virtual reality experience. you put on a headset and are thrown in the videogame based on the terminator movies. forms move along with heaters and fans to enhance the attraction. they are looking to provide a one-of-a-kind experience at movie theaters. >> we make you the star. you go to the movie with the experience and you become the movie. it is about you and your friend or family. >> it is better than disneyland . it is better than legoland. >> i am blood a

if you want to live in the bay area where things are very expensive.your income translates to your quality of lifethings are simply more expensive than they are in other locations>( james ) according to the study ... a lot people in the bay area with high household incomes have jobs in techonolgy. next on the kron four morning news... a one- hundred pound moutain lion spotted in a california neighborhood... find out where after the break. [music playing] (sashimi) psst. hey, you! the one with the designer dog collar. wondering how i upgraded to this sweet pad? a 1,200-square-foot bathroom, and my very own spa. all i had to do was give my human "the look". with wells fargo's 3% down payment on a fixed-rate loan and a simpler online application, getting into my dream home was easier than ever. get your human to visit wellsfargo.com/woof. what would she do without me? that leave therea lasting impression. like the feeling of movement as a new journey begins, or the sight of soft fur, warmed by the morning sun. you might remember new flavours, the sound of an old friend's laugh, or a view that defies

reporting life in mountain view, nbc bay area ne. >> thank you. >>> road close youres in san francisco this weekend. today crews did reenforcement work on the steel beams discovered back in december. they found no other issues. no official date has been set for the reopening, but repairs are expected to be done this summer. first street will be closed between howard and until 8:00 p.m. tomorrow. >>> first the admission and then the contradiction. virginia's governor speaking out about a photo. but today he admitted he wore black face that very same year, but not in the he's also refusing to step down even as pressure mounts. >> reporter: virginia governor ralph northam says it wasn't him in that racist photo. i believe then and now that i am not either of the people in that photo. >> you're saying that you had no idea this racest photo existed before it surfaced? >> that's correct. i was in the united states army while i was in medical school. i was doing rotations out of the state. i had nothing to do with the preparation of the yearbook, nor did i buy one. >> reporter: it's a rever f

tonight we get to watch the bay area firefighter put his skills to the test on the hit cbs reality show survivor. >> back home now and told us what life was like on the island. >> hungry, you get week. >> how do brush her teeth? >> you don't. we would take sticks, sticks and try to scrape off, but actually you teeth don't get that dirty because you're not eating that much. there is no sugar out there. >> reporter: he wrapped up his role as a castaway on survivor's 38th season edge of extinction no one has won just yet. final votes will be ready in alive reveal may 20th. >>> survivor edge of extinction premieres tonight at 8:00 right here on kpix5. >>> the fire fall makes the glowing return to yosemite. your best chance to see the rear, winter phenomenon. we're working together to do just that. bringing you more great tasting beverages with less sugar

. >>> nbc bay area responds, two families facing bills for making a life and death conditions. >> weut air ambulances, they deliver life saving service, we learned that it can cost your life savings. neither family considered how much the short trip would cost them. >> of course no. no one ever said hey, this is going to cost this much. >> the doctor had to grab me by the shoulders, i was -- i didn't knowfelt so helpless. their kids got in the hospital in time and healthy. both familie $200,000. we discovered these flights have doubled in cost and insurance almost never pays air ambulance bills. tonight at 11:00, we investigate why prices shot sky high and why you may be on the a full cost of an emergency flight. if you gotten a surprise medical bill like this, we would like to hear from you. call us at 1888-996-tips or visit nbcbayarea.com/responds. i will see you again tonight. >>> 4:57 right now. nbc bay area has issued a micro climate weather alert. kari is making sure we are up to date. >> we'll be watching the water levels over the bay area, guatemala may reach a flood state an

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bills for making a life-or-deat >>> nbc bay area responds to two families who faced crushing bills forfe-and-death decision. >> when consumer investigator chris kimura looked into the cases, he found a national problem. what'd you find, chris? >> we're talking about air ambulances here. they can deliver life-saving services, but we've learned it could cost you your life savings. consider april and david's families. you're going to see them in a second there. they needed emergency flights when their kids got sick. neither family considered how much the short trips would cost them. >> said, no, of course not. no one ever even said hey, this is going to cost this much. >> the doctor literally had to grab me by the shoulders. i was -- i just didn't know what to think. i felt helpless. >> reporter: their kids got to the hospital in time and are healthy today, but both families received huge bills totaling nearly $200,000. we discovered these flights have recently doubled in cost and :00, we e almost never pays air investigate why prices have suddenly shot sky high and why you might be on th

(whoosh) roll down the window a bay area police officer honored for bravery ... after a traffic stop nearly costs her her life breakins 319 reported in the first six weeks of the year laptops and car phones are the most frequent targets ... but the thieves often take something else that might surprise you. (ken) tomorrow oakland teachers say they wil

if you want to live in the bay area where things are very expensive.your income translates to your quality of lifeare simply more expensive than they are in other locations>( james ) according to the study ... a lot people in the bay area with high household incomes have jobs in techonolgy. ( darya ) patriots owner robert kraft could be issued an arrest warrant today. he is accused in a prostitution sting out of florida. the 77-year- old is being charged with two counts of soliciting someone to commit prostitution.the charges come after a raid on a day spa in jupiter florida. jupiter police say traffickers forced several women from china to live inside the spa and sell sexual services. 25 other people have been charged.a spokesperson for kraft denies he committed a crime. ( darya )( darya ) coming up ... a mountain is seen roaming through a northern california neighborhood. ( darya ) plus ... a powerful explosion destroys a food cart and rocks a few businesses. we'll tell you where this happened. and here's a live look outside... san mateo bridge. "if you are watching us on the kron on app - here

(grant) today is kron 4's blood drive for life, where we partnered with vitalant, the bay area's blood bank, encouraging our viewers to give blood. vitalant is the new name for blood centers of the pacific. this is video of kron 4's will tran giving blood today. we want to say thank you to all those who donated today. and there is still time to give... most vitalant locations are open until 6:30 tonight. you are also encouraged to you are also encouraged to donate in the days and weeks ahead because the region's blood supply is approaching critically low levels. cold and flu season has fewer donating right now. 500 donations are needed each day to meet the needs of local patients. vitalant partners with more than 45 area hospitals and relies on volunteer donors. donated blood goes to help trauma and burn patients, heart surgery patients, organ transplant recipients, premature infants and people fighthing cancer... just to name a few. your simple, lifesaving action has the remarkable power to transform lives for many tomorrows. you can find out more information at vitalant dot org or vi

bay area. what that means is we dig deep into the issues that affect our quality of life. we also look foresolutions. today we're highlighting a project that managed to find solutions to two issues, preserving cultural history while providing more housing. abc7 news reporter david louie joins us live from the south bay to show us what is happening in the south bay. >> ama and dan, whenever you have a new housing development proposed, objections are frequently raised over things like parking and density and traffic mitigation. however, it took 127 meetings to get a new apartment complex approved here in san jose's japantown. and it finally was approved because the community embraced it because it honors the past while it also revitalizes restaurants and retailers. ♪ japanese culture is very much alive in san jose. these tico drummers are celebrating the start of construction while helping bolster vitality into the future there will be 518 apartments, space for retail and restaurants, and a park. >> i think it will attract the younger generation, because of what's going to b

bay area. >> what a mess. >>> does the cat have a new life? the new battle in the cat that liver li lived in a san francisco fire station. tomorrow the city hall could decide on the fate. the department decided edna was a health and safety hazard because she was getting into the medical supplies. the department told the firefighters to get rid of the cat. they did but now they want her back. they will make their case at the meet cing tomorrow night. edna is living with one of the firefighters. >>> we're at a micro climate alert. mandatory evacuations being ordered. that update is next. what's better than having fast, reliable wifi with coverage throughout your home? how about having internet that can help you save on wireless phone service? xfinity gives you the fastest speeds for all your devices. plus, now that xfinity mobile is included, you can switch your wireless carrier and save hundreds of dollars a year. talk and text as much as you want and only pay for data. now that's simple, easy, awesome. click, call or visit a store today. try m

it's a cost of living or both really important issues for the quality of life here in the bay area. also for all of us as business leaders. employees live here. >> governor numb declined to speak to us. those inside say they're confident he'll work with local companies to bridge the digital divide. >> should and could play a part in more di reversity equity inclusion. >> a plan to encourage tech kpaeps to loan $500 million to developers. the developers would build houses for middle class californiaens. we'll keep you posted. >> okay. is it theft or can anybody use the blue facebook bicycles? some of the bikes are ending up abandoned in the neighborhoods near the campus. facebook bikes have been an ongoing headache for the company and the city. the city is working to better educate the community about the bikes. >> i don't want somebody to leave the bike and have more issues. we need a policy in place. make sure we're not leaving another issue by solving one other issue. >> one problem the mayor has been resolved. the police no longer stop riders to check if they work for facebook. a

bay area, as we head into friday night and saturday. our systems heading toward southern california. you can see this cloudy area offshore. that is the next system developing. our lifebridge tonight. there are clouds in place, but what will be happening tomorrow is a small southerly crosswind. keep that in mind if you are driving from the bay area bridge friday night into saturday morning. here is the next storm. we traced out the cold front. the area of interest is right about here. there is circulation developing and that is circulation that will bring us rain and strong wind. that lives in friday night into saturday morning. it has stalled out a little bit in the timing. this will be a major snow producer in the mountains and you can see the totals really going up. winter storm warning from 4:00 p.m. friday all weekend long until 10:00 p.m. on monday. still levels collapsing in the money. they could pick up 5 or 10 inches. to look a closer to lake level. upwards of 2 or 5 feet for the higher peaks through the weekend. traveling could be very dangerous and may be impossible in portions of the sierra. at least for part of the weekend. here's our forecast model show

bay area in just a few minutes. (anchor) there are moments in life that leave a lasting impression.ike the feeling of movement as a new journey begins, or the sight of soft fur, warmed by the morning sun. you might remember new flavours, the sound of an old friend's laugh, or a view that defies all expectations. these are the memories that stay with you, long after the moments have passed. (grant) if you're planning to spend the weekend filing your taxes... the i-r-s says there's some information you need to know. kron 4's washington correspondent mark meredith is in washington with a closer look. it's tax season.the time of year when millions of us find out if we owe uncle sam money...or get a refund check . but the i-r-s says this year is different.... "there are a number of sweeping changes that were made with tax reform" matt leas is the i-r-s's chief spokesperson.he says because of the new tax law...more of us will likely will use "the standard deduction"...instead of itemizing..."if they used to itemize, they may not have to anymore, and its simplified the tax system quite a b

bay area. look at the map. we are life where people are being evacuated while the guadalupe river floods . >>> good morning. thank you for joining us on mornings on 2 , thursday, february 14, 2019 . >> this wicked winter weather is taking a toll on the day area. evacuations are underway in san jose where people are asked to leave homs because the guadalupe river is rising fast. >> allie is there to talk about the flooding. allie? >> reporter: no flooding yet but that is what they are concerned about. they are keeping an eye on the guadalupe river. we were in this apartment complex on minnesota and alma loop. a short time ago, there were six police vehicles out here because law enforcement agents have been going door-to-door with these houses. the residence in this area, they are warned that they should be ready to evacuate. you can see people we spoke to sm did get a text alert. a lot of people say representatives and volunteers come to warnem that they may have to back away today. this is the flood path that is under the

bay area and beyond against president trump's border wall plan. >>> ready to strike. how both sides are preparing for thousands of teachers to walk out from bay area school districts this week. there are moments in lifehat leave a lasting impression. like the feeling of movement as a new journey begins, or the sight of soft fur, warmed by the morning sun. you might remember new flavours, the sound of an old friend's laugh, or a view that defies all expectations. these are the memories that stay with you, long after the moments have passed. >>> we seek a peaceful transition of power. but all options are open. >> now at 6:30, president trump back in washington, d.c. after delivering a blunt message on venezuela's political crisis. the president spoke in miami on his way back from his florida home. >> his message was popular with the audience. they're eager for a resolution to the turmoil in their homeland under the regime of nicolas maduro. the u.s. and other nations recognized gid owe as the interim president. >> if you choose this path, you will find no safe harbor, no easy exit and no way out. you will lose everything. >> president trump criticized socialism as the source of venezuela's dissent into

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tight area of low pressure compact moving toward the bay area this evening, what you can expect for your plans when we come back. there are moments in lifet leave a lasting impression. like the feeling of movement as a new journey begins, or the sight of soft fur, warmed by the morning sun. you might remember new flavours, the sound of an old friend's laugh, or a view that defies these are the memories that stay with you, long after the moments have passed. at at&t, we believe in access. the opportunity for everyone to explore a digital world. connecting with the things that matter most. and because nothing keeps us more connected than the internet, we've created access from at&t. california households with at least one resident who receives snap or ssi benefits may qualify for home internet at a discounted rate of $10 a month. no commitment, deposit, or installation fee. visit att.com/accessnow to learn more. was brought to the bay area as a >>> a federal judge has ruled a mail silver back gorilla who was brought to the bay area as a possible meat for coco has to go back to cincinnati. the 2015 agreement between the gorilla foundation a

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bay area home owners are cashing in and moving out. they are trying to escape the high cost living here says windemere silicon valley president myron von raesfeld.myron von raesfeld/windemere silicon valley"...that quality of lifeevalent here in the bay area for everybody has slowly over time has passed up the lower and middle class people and pushed them out..."von raesfeld has found a nichhe, advising people who are moving on. he recently helped the owners of this 40-year old bungalow in santa clara re-locate to texas where they bought this brand new home about 40 miles outside of austin. i spoke with michelle and michael rakow via skype. michelle & michael rakow/moved to texas"....we wound up selling out and taking the money and paying off the house and buying somethingelse where the cost of living is much less expensive..."(full sceen graphics)a new study by redfin shows about 24-percent of on- line searches in the bay area are looking for a home out of state. among the most popular destinations are sacramento, portland, seattle, austin and other places with strong economies and lower home prices.myron von raesfeld/windemere siliconvalley"....there are a lot of places elsewhere that are a lot like silicon v

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(whoosh) roll down the window a bay area police officer honored for bravery ... after a traffic stop nearly costs her her life blam (whoosh) and the east bay community reeling from a rash of car breakins 319 reported in the first six weeks of the year laptops and car phones are the most frequent targets ... but the thieves often take something else that might surprise you. (ken) tomorrow oakland teachers say they will go on strike. they will walk the picket lines beginning at 6:30 in the morning .. as the oakland school district scrambles to adjust. good evening i'm ken wayne.(pam) and i'm pam moore. the teachers decision to strike ... comes after a final bargaining session this morning failed to reach an agreement. kron 4's dan kerman went to oakland city hall.... where teachers will hold a rally and a march tomorrow. oakland teachers will strike 0220196 insertsotoakland teachers say despite another bargaining session wednesday morning the district is not properly addressing their call for teacher pay raises , reduced class size, preservation of neighborhood schools and improved student services... so they h

>> here at "abc7 news," we are committed to building a better bay area, and it means we're focusing on issues that affect our quality of life, like traffic. >> starting this week, a dramatic transformation is under way on the most congested part of downtown berkeley. >> city officials say it will improve safety for drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists alike. the change will eliminate a complicated dog leg drivers need to navigate when driving short. all the turns added 25 seconds of delay and made walking and biking a real challenge. >> pedestrian safety is paramount, but also there will be added convenience for the drivers. so what that means if you're going north bound, you won't have to take this dog leg. >> the work will also include wider sidewalks, replacing old water mains and new light poles. >>> san francisco's van es avenue is in the middle of a $316 million makeover. but it's $21 million over budget and behind schedule. it's predicted to be completed now not until 2021. >>> and in the south bay, san jose is in the midst of a major redesign of downtown streets to improve bike safety. the project involves removing p

life threatening injuries. police say the victim knew the suspect who ran away. so far no arrests have been made. ( darya ) the storm in the bay area has stopped the efforts to find the body of a woman who fell near fort funston. that's where a landslide buried two women walking their dog on friday. officials say they were trapped by falling sand and soil when the cliff gave way. one woman was rescued, but officials are looking for the other woman's body. yesterday, access to the part of the beach where the landslide occurred was taped off. the park service has ruled out using ground penetrating radar in their recovery efforts. they are hoping to bring in long boom excavators once the storm has passed. ( james ) we are still waiting for the results of an autopsled up to his death is still unclear. according to the public defenders office, he was with a friend... and experienced trouble breathing after a dinner out in north beach. that friend apparntly called 911 from a telegraph hill house where they went after dinner... and he was rushed to the hospital.. where he died. sources tell kron 4 authorities are investigating if there ar