official >> sit once the project its final approval from the california transportation commission ifopened airport connector will take four to five years to be completed. in oakland kron 4 news. >> president barack obama that it saw a woman in cleveland today, a clear he's going to stand by his plan to let the bush tax cut to expire for americans making more than a quarter million dollars. he said he does want to extend the cuts for people earning less. >> we are ready this week if they want, to give tax cuts to every american making to adjourn $50,000 or less. (cheering) that's 98 of americans. now for any income over this amount, the tax rates would just go back to what they were under president clinton. >> the present blasted the republicans accusing house minority leader of holding middle-class tax cuts hostage in favor of also extending tax cuts for the rich. >> if you're wondering how the job market will change over the next decade our web producer kimberly brings us to look at some of the fastest-growing professions in this country. >> fortune put together listless take a look

i see we have some members of the california transportation commission, at least one of whom you will hear from this morning, but the others, good to see you here today. i want to thank the new director of the department of transportation who has been working on at least the financial and funding part of this project for a number of years, and we look forward to the leadership you will bring to it now as the director of caltrans. i was here last week trying to tell everybody what a good job your doing in district four with this project and some of the other complex projects you have going on in this region, but we appreciate you hear as well. i also want to thank a few of the hard hats we see here today. these 30 people who have worked very hard to turn a vision and a bunch of raw materials into the world-class asset that will stand the test of time, so we appreciate the hard work they have done. and most of what we, i think we need to say thank you to the bay area commuters for their patience and support and for hanging in with this project and for pushing and cajoling those of us, t

. >> if the california transportation commission approves it late ther month, construction could begin in six months. >>> bay area water experts warn we're almost certain to face water worries. they said proposals for major dams and water areas -- [ inaudible ] >> reservoirs today are near normal. some people frankly, indifferent. water conservation, i have not thought about that very much. >> but experts say water supplies are uncertain. analysts compared california to a leaky bucket. the smartest thing to do and the most efficient and effective thing to do is to plug the leak. the pacific institute urged spending money on toilets, faucets and replaces some lawns with drought tolerant plans. we can save water, energy and money. >> this new analysis suggests that building new reservoirs and the state has two big unones planned would be a waste of billions of dollars and not in the public's best interest. >> the sites available will provide less water, will be more expensive and have a greater environmental impact. >> reporter: but east bay mud and other water agencies say conserving wa

it meant that the california transportation commission had to make a commitment to a certain year financial plan where the state would guarantee payments that would result in the appropriate level of maintenance for the entire period of time, which is a major milestone in the sense that it begins to put the focus on the idea that projects should be looked at on the entire life cycle cost standpoint, not just the construction cost, but what does it take to maintain it so that at the end of the 30-years, you still have life in the project and you do not have to tear it down and rebuild it at a huge cost, like we are having to do now. it has garnished a lot of attention. both from the private sector and other counties of the state that are likely to follow us soon in the steps of what we did on that. the yerba ramps project -- we have an item on the agenda later on that. among going to detail. will highlight that we have engineering support for a number of the projects. overall, program management oversight, as well as support for individual requests from the planning division. the planning di

the california transportation commission delayed another $900 million of transportation funding yesterday. it had already held back $3 billion worth of road and rail projects last month. the "mercury news" reports some projects scheduled to begin this fall will likely be delayed until the rainy season is over, even if there is a budget deal soon. >>> bart is looking at advertising to boost its budget revenue. the transit every it agency is considering ideas including billboards on bart property as well as a video network that would include ads. >> that would work because i don't want them to raise fares again. >> as a young person who is con at&tally bombarded by different advertisements all over the area, i'm one of the main targets of advertisers, constantly bombarded by different advertisements, i don't enjoy it very much. >> it could raise up to $6 million a year. >>> traffic and weather, earlier this morning gianna we had problems in vallejo. how's it looking now? >> it's still there. they don't expect this closure to clear at least until 7:00 or 8:00 this morning. vallejo big rig ac

our media partner the san jose mercury news reports the california transportation commission is delaying the start of several bay area projects. it includes adding merging lanes between university avenue and marsh road on highway 101 in san mateo county. also on hold $9 million from metering lights and chp pullout areas in 101 in san mateo county. also rebuilding the tully road 101 interchange in san jose. >> incumbent democratic senator barbara boxer widening her lead over challenger carly fiorina. she leads the former hewlett-packard ceo 47 to 41%. senator boxer's support has remained the same since the last poll in july but ferrino slipped slightly. 12% of voters still say they are undecided in this race. >> president obama is sharply criticizing the iranian president mahmoud ahmadinejad's controversial comments on terrorist attacks in america. the president called mahmoud ahmadinejad's reharshed rant about september 11th conspiracy theories offensive. >> it was hateful. and particularly for him to make the statement here in manhattan just -- just a little north of ground zero. for hi

the california transportation commission delayed another $900 million of transportation funding yesterday. it had already held back $3 billion worth of road and rail projects last month. the "mercury news" reports some projects scheduled to begin this fall will likely be delayed until the rainy season is over, even if there is a budget deal soon. >>> carly fiorina's first general election tv ad is out. she is taking aim at barbara boxer using video that's made the rounds on youtube. >> do me a favor, could you say senator instead of ma'am? i worked hard to get that title. i appreciate it, thank you. >> 28 years in washington and barbara boxer cares about a title? i'll really go to work to end the arrogance in washington. >> senator boxer said she called brigadier general army walsh to apologize he said he wasn't necessary. she takes aim at fiorina's time at hewlett-packard. >>> a federal judge is expected to announce today whether the state can execute convicted killer albert brown from southern california. officials at san quentin say the state's refurbished death chamber will be ready f

. >>> the lack of a state budget means some highway projects are on hold the california transportation commission delayed another $900 million of transportation funding yesterday. it already held back $3 billion worth of road and rail projects last month. the mercury news reporting some projects scheduled to begin this fall will likely be delayed until the rainy season is over, even if there is a budget deal soon. >>> how would you like blazing fast wireless internet. it could soon happen because the federal government is freeing up unused air waves. kcbs radio, explains how it workwhy not everyone is pleased. >> reporter: the fccs decision yesterday means there will be a new standard in the future for wi-fi, the stuff that right now comes out of boxes like this. you plug this in and it spreads wireless internet signal around your home or around your building but beyond that, pretty much drops out. the new wireless internet will be much more reliable go around buildings and much much faster from 54 mega bits to 80 or maybe even 800 mega bits. much faster and much more reliable. the new stuff is a

our media partner the san jose mercury news reports the california transportation commission is delayingore than $32 million in contracts that would add merging lanes between university avenue and marsh road on highway 101 in san mateo county. also on hold more than $9 million for metering lights and chp pullout areas on 101 in san mateo county. and rebuilding the tully road interchange in san jose. >> the california field poll released today shows incumbent barbara boxer widening her lead over carly fiorina in their race. she's ahead of the former hewlett-packard ceo 47% to 41%. boxer's support has remained the same as the last poll in july but ever rena has slipped 3 percentage points. they are still undecided about the senate race increased meanwhile to 12%. it was 9% in july. >> 4:38 now. time to check the forecast and get a look at the first weekend of summer. >> yes. >> here on the first weekend of fall. >> and it feels really different from weekends we've had. oh, my goodness, mike. >> definitely will as we head to the afternoon hours. during the morning hours still pretty comfort

. >> reporter: okay, next stop, california transportation commission. the ctc has to sign off on the $20 million in funding before the connector can finally be billed. b.a.r.t.'s director says that shouldn't be a problem considering that the ctc voted unanimously in favor of this project once before. live in san francisco, traci grant. >>> police say they will allow high bridge arms to resume business as soon as it meets a few requirements including getting an alarm system and security cameras. the store on mission street has been doing business for five decades. some neighborhood activists argue that it brings crime to the area and doesn't belong on a residential street in the first place. the store's manager takes issue with that. >> for one, i think san francisco has stood on our necks back then, but going on almost 60 years now, we haven't really been a problem for this community, but although e-mails are saying otherwise. >> well, the store ran into some trouble when the owner decided he was going to convert it to office space and let his permit ex

the california transportation commission unanimously approving $20 million in state funding for the elevatedm way project. work could begin in six months and should take about three to years to finish. >> tensions running high where crews are working to cap a gas leak. it forced families out of their homes overnight. christie smith is live in orinda with the latest. christie? >> good morning. i just got off the phone with the city manager. she is on site and tells me pg&e is working on this natural leak. it is leaking right now, but the new information is they are hoping to have this capped off in about an hour. that means that parts of downtown are still closed off this morning along mo raga way due to the natural gas leak. there is heightened concern because of what happened with the san bruno explosion and fire. she told me that an outside contractor was working on a paving project late last night around 11:15 and hit the natural gas line with a back hoe. you can hear the leak if you get close enough. initial reports were this was a pretty big line. >> it was possibly a six-inch line and

our media partner, the san jose mercury news reports the california transportation commission is delayinge than $32 million in contracts that would add merging lanes between university avenue and marsh road on my 101 in san mateo county. also on hold more than $9 million for metering lights and chp pullout areas on 101 in san mateo county. also rebuilding the tully road 101 interchange in san jose. >> the latest california field poll shows incumbent barbara boxer widening her lead over challenger carly fiorina in the senate race. she is now ahead of the hewlett-packard ceo 47% to 41%. boxer's support remains the same as the last poll in july but fiorina slipped 3 percentage points. the number of voters undecided about the senate race increased to 12%. it was at 9% in july. >> looks like we're about to get some july-type heat in late september. >> i think 47% of us say this is a good thing. the rest are undecided. >> okay. i guess we'll find out after how they thought about it. it's coming and you can't stop it, can't control it, can't contain it. that's dan patrick. our weather. i can say

our media partner, the san jose mercury news reports the california transportation commission is delaying $32 million in contracts that would add merging lanes between university avenue and marsh road on my 101 in san mateo county. also on hold more than $9 million for metering lights and chp pull-out areas on 101 in san mateo county and rebuilding the tully road 101 interchange in san jose. >> the poll released today shows barbara boxer widening her lead over carly fiorina in the race. 47% to 41%. boxer's support has remained the same since july but ever rena has slipped 3 percentage points. the number of voters say they're still undecided about the senate race increase to 12%. it was 9% in july. >> breaking news for you right now. we'll take you to coral gables, florida, where a bank robbery has now turned into a hostage standoff. these are live pictures at coral gables, florida. a suspect somehow managed to get access to the bank before it opened. it's across the street from the university of miami campus. they sent an e-mail alert to students and staff warning them and urging them to

if the next step for the project will begin approved by the california transportation commission.truction of the project will take for five years to complete in oakland kron 4 news. >> and san francisco drivers will soon have even more trouble finding a free parking space. in six neighborhoods around the city the transportation department has decided there but at more parking meters and as some cases charge more for the leaders. one of the areas that's getting hit the hardest as the ball park and is purple lines mean those will be variable rate leaders. if the more popular or desired parking spaces the war will cost envoy they will adjust those prices every week up 50¢ for the week before if the parking spaces always occupied. the other half of the meters will be regular readers but a lot more of them. were the kron 4 stood as a located all the side streets that used to be free or neighborhood parking are all going to be meager parking. the changes will take place by next spring in the be more than 1300 new leaders at all. >> after a blustery and cool day to day temperatures drop

san detail transportation authority, the transit district, the metropolitan transportation commission, the state of california, our state legislative delegation, the california high speed rail authority, and the united states department of transportation, the federal transportation administration, the federal highway administration, and the federal railroad administration. we also have to thank president obama and secretary lahood. they deserve recognition for the recent $400 million in arra funding we have received. it is that funding and that a war that has propelled us into construction with the levels which will ultimately serve both caltrain and future high-speed rail. i also would like to thank the federal government for the 7 $1 million we have received as san francisco and tsa. we have used that to develop jobs that have created over 800 hours of job hours and also has allowed us to rank as the fourth leading agency in the nation for creating and retaining jobs. going forward, we will remain steadfast and committed to working with our federal partners to improve transportation and workforce opportunit

transportation safety board's lab. meanwhile, the california public utilities commission has ordered pg&e to inspect all its gas lines inould be set free from an iranian prison as soon as today. her lawyer in tehran says he is waiting for word that bail of a half million dollars has been paid. iran's judiciary said yesterday the 32-year-old shourd can be released on health grounds if that bail is paid. >>> and this morning drivers will see you in striping painted along a short section of 680. the express lane on southbound interstate 680 is set to open a week from today. it stretches from sunol to mill piece. the lane will be free for carpools and solo drivers will be able to use it for a price. >>> more evidence disputes a link between vaccines and autism. researchers studying 1,000 children found they had no greater exposure to a mercury preservative used in some vaccines than nonautistic kids. earlier this year, a british medical journal rescinded an article that suggested a link between it and autism. >>> taking vitamins may not help colon cancer patients. the vitamins did not lower the chances of colorectal cancer

from transportation california who is out here in san jose, we are ranked number one for the worst city roads in the country, is that right? >> i'm sorry to report to you that's true. the commissionedon the quality of roads and potholes in the nation and san jose has the unfortunate distinction of being the number one in the nation with 64% of your roads in poor condition and only 8% in good condition. >> reporter: so that goes based on percentage of roadways and potholes. you mentioned specifically potholes. we've heard a number of reports citing hayward with the worst roads in the bay area but we are talking about san jose and this particular study. the criteria was potholes and what else? >> poor condition of roads that cause drivers extra expense in repairs. >> reporter: how much expense? >> san jose tops the list at $756 a year drivers spend on things. the national average being only $400 a year. so you're well above the national average here. i'm also sorry to report that six out of ten of the largest cities in california ranked within the top 20 nationally. >> reporter: i mentioned hayward is also in there but san francisco and oakland commute as well as concord? >> los ange