cheryl hurd joins us with a lot of questions as to how this started. cheryl? >> reporter: that's right, raj. investigators are telling me that they believe this fire started in this home and spread to homes on either side of it. it took a while for firefighters to get here, because there's no working firestation on this island. so it took them a while to get here, and those who live here know that, and they're devastated. families overwhelmed with emotion tonight. >> my whole childhood, my brother's whole childhood, everything is in that house. >> reporter: all those memories for this family are gone. this raging fire erupting around 6:00 this evening. firefighters say it started in this home and spread to two other homes. flames shooting several feet into the air. >> all units arrived. they had three houses fully involved. a second alarm was requested

we begin with cheryl hurd who joins us in guerneville this evening. cheryl? >> reporter: when we got here about an hour ago, we couldn't see those windows, now you can, which gives you an indication how fast the water is receding. it wasn't ease getting into guerneville, a lot of the roads are blocked off and much of the town is under water. >> an hour ago, we didn't have a sidewalk. >> reporter: rob is no rookie when it comes to russian river floods. >> it's bigger than any of the ones i've been you there before. those cars were under the stree. >> reporter: his home was surrounded by ten feet of water. instead of out. if you see people in guerneville tonight, they didn't get here by car. they didn't evacuate. one restaurant stayed open. trees and flood waters are still blocking roads. >> i think i had six feet of water come into my house yesterday. >> reporter: thousands of people haven't seen what's left of their homes. when flood waters overspilled the banks a few days ago, it swallowed up several communities. the only way to get around is by boat. >> we

cheryl hurd spoke with one of them and joins us now. been in the country some 30 years, cheryl. >> reporter: that's right. and he will be here tomorrow around 8:00 a.m. to check in with immigration officials. but he won't be here alone. a rally is scheduled around the same time to support all cambodian refugees facing deportation. >> pick it up, buddy. >> reporter: he's spending precious time with his family. he doesn't know what tomorrow will bring when he reports to immigration authorities. >> i've been checking in every year for like seven years. >> reporter: last month, he got a letter telling him to report to i.c.e. at 8:00 a.m. wednesday. he could be deported back to cambodia, a country he shasn't been to since he was 6 years old. the trump administration has been pressing cambodia and other countries to take back their deportees. in this case, he's a refugee with a record. he served five years in prison for shooting a man when he was 19 years old. >> i'm not here committing no crime. i'm a changed man. >> reporter: he has a stead

cheryl hurd joins us now. it's in the works but not a done deal yet? >> reporter: no, it's not. there's only one smoke shop in the city of lafayette, and this is it. blazing jay's smoke shop, and it's one of a dozen retailers that sells flavored tobacco. after tonight's vote, that could all change soon. you can tell during tonight's public comments that people are for and some are against a ban on the sale of flavored tobacco in lafayette. >> it seems to be unfair to businesses that are selling products for adults. >> they're putting slmenthol in tobacco products that allows the poisons go down easier. >> reporter: city council started talking about a ban last november. that was a big concern for adam ma duala, because he says 85% of his business is flavored tobacco. >> by banning it, what is it doing? i mean, online purchases, billions and billions of dollars. what about the people that are actually responsible? >> reporter: the spokespersons from the county health department says authorities are more worried about young people. >> high schools have among the highest recorded v

reporting live in san ramon, i'm cheryl hurd, nbc bay area news. >> okay. they are burning the midnight oil over there. thank you, cheryl. >>> tonight more protests in sacramento for stephon clark. this one organized by black livesmatter. they're calling for justice after local and state prosecutors declined to press charges against the police officers who killed clark last clark's mother shares with us her pain and anguish about the decision. >> it's so hard to be reminded that i'm a black citizen in america and that means absolutely nothing. >> last year this was some of the footage here. clark ran away from police officers who were investigating reports of vandalism. clark's death was captured by body cameras, including the 20 rounds fired by officers who mistook his cell phone for a gun. both the county d.a. and the state attorney generale sin justifiable. >> for a moment i believed that my son would be that case because we stood for what was right from the beginning and we were heard. i believed for a moment that we would have justice. >> reporter: clar

. >>> "today in the bay's" cheryl hurd reports from guerneville where sonoma county sheriff's office is working to reopen the town to residents this afternoon. >> an hour ago, we didn't have a sidewalk. >> rob holmes is no rookie when it comes to russian river floods. >> it was bigger than any of the ones that i've been through before. the one i was just living through, i feel sorry for my neighbors. >> his home was surrounded by ten feet of water. instead of evacuating, he decided to ride it out. if you see people in guerneville, they didn't get here by car. they didn't evacuate. one restaurant stayed open. >> two burgers. >> trees and floodwaters are still blocking roads. >> i think i had probably six feet of water come into my house yesterday, and i haven't seen it yet, so. >> thousands of people haven't seen what's left of their homes. when floodwaters overspilled its banks a few days ago, it swallowed up several communities. the only way to get around is by boat. >> we anticipate that that area is going to get flooded by about three feet, not nine feet. >> brian pettinghouse is

nbc bay area's cheryl hurd is live at children's hospital in oakland. it is so sad, cheryl. how is the boy doing? >> reporter: well, the family is telling me tonight that the young boy did go through surgery and he is in critical condition. and while we wait for more details from the family, everyone is praying for his recovery. family says 4-year-old navon price is superman, seen here in a costume at a holiday party. tonight his family is praying those superpowers will take over and help him recover from what police are calling an accidental shooting. >> no one should have to worry about their 4-year-old because he's a kid who was just very inquisitive. >> reporter: and now he is fighting for his life. >> right after about 2:00 p.m. this afternoon the oakland police department received a report of a 4-year-old child that had been shot in the 2,400 block of richie. >> reporter: terrence wilson rents the home. his sister says navaun slipped away from two friends and found the gun that was in the bedroom. he then shot himself in the head. wilson was home at the time along with

nbc bay area's cheryl hurd joins us. privacy rights is the sticking point here. >> reporter: that's right, now three cameras are pointing at one intersection in this city. it's a part of a pilot program. but tonight the police chief laid out a lot of reasons why he believes more cameras are needed. >> i'mhese cameras should be put in. >> reporter: cameras located at grand and oakland avenues have proven to be useful in helping catch suspects in piedmont crimes. >> you can see up here on the map -- >> reporter: tonight police chief jeremy bowers laying out his plan for more cameras. >> the goal is safety. the goal is to keep people safe. >> reporter: he pointed out law enforcement used video from this camera to catch suspects who were involved in the home invasion in january. the police chief also knows privacy is a major start out w the cameras. they are in the public area and they're viewing areas are areas where there's no reasonable expectation of privacy. >> there is no more expectation of privacy in the digital worl

. >> reporter: cheryl hurd. >>> they answered some tough questions from wildfire victims and creditor. pg & e is promising to compensate victimses if it's determined it's at fault. >>> a group of san francisco medical marijuana dispensaries may learn if they can be able retail providers. some businesses have to meet new operational codes before complying to convert, the ordinance being voted on today would buy them a little more time. >>> oakland is set to talk about the city's parks. people will tell you there is a lot of homeless people camping in the parks and a lot of trash. city council will talk about that report today. the council apparently wants to spend more money on park maintenance and trying to solve the homeless problem. people who live in oakland or are homeless in the parks can share their on thoughts as well. >>> the city recently hit a new all-time high, the website conducts a monthly report, average rentals in san francisco reed just under $3700, an 8% jump year over year, and about $800 more than new york city. a two-bedroom rentals were flat. san jose came in thir

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. >> cheryl hurd has the details. >> reporter: authoritierce head looking for information that could help them solve this crime. the shooting happened tonight right in the center of the mall. richmond police got the call that there was a shooting here at hill top mall before 6:00 tonight. >> locating a victim at the time of the victim actually self-transported to the hospital. >> police say it all started with an argument in front of a store called the shoe palace. it got heated enough for someone to pull out a gun and open fire. >> there was a one shot fired. that was reported. >> and from there, several other individuals were running from the middle of the ml was put on for ou an hour. >> they said it was closed. >> there was one victim and that victim was likely the intended target. >> a shooting? we were just walking around shopping like a normal night. >> reporter: the victim is recovering from nonlife threatening injuries. police need your help. if you have any information, contact the richmond police department. >> thank you, cheryl. >>> it was certainly not a long break at al

reporting live in vallejo, i'm cheryl hurd, nbc bay area news. >>> should a father be allowed to see his son on life support. lavon jackson shot himself in the head. his father, who is serving time in salinas, wants to be by his bedside. the gun belonged to the mom's boyfriend. wilson was arrested yesterday. >>> turning to the college admission scandal, high-profile parents were tried at a courthouse today. the parents accused of paying describes to william singer to get their kids in elite colleges. they were in front of the judge and tv cara owner, augustus. steven clarke talks about possible defense strategies. ed like everybody else. and i think they will blame mr. singer, who is the real ring leader here. >> the high-profile nature of the case. the next round of parents includes lori loughlin. >>> william barr will sent a redacted version of the mueller report in april. the house judiciary committee expects to see the full report, not a redacted version. he says, he may issue a subpoena if the report isn't delivered by next tuesday. >>> president trump is border with mexico. in

cheryl hurd tonight. >> a big turnout, tonight, about 200 people. security was tight. but everyone was on the same page, to pray for the victims of new zealand. prayer at the islamic center in mill valley takes place five times a day. but before this service, dozens of people gathering outside to remember the friday morning terror attack on two mosques in christchurch, new zealand. >> it comes from mixed emotions. >> reporter: emotions expressed by people from all faiths. >> i care. i need to do more than just say a prayer and think about them. i need to show up. >> to my muslim sisters and brothers, i hear your cries. i see your sorrow. and i'm moved by your grief. >> reporter: grief, brought on by the mass shooting that left 40 dead and 20 hurt. the shooter is facing a number of charges, as well as for the atta attacks. but tonight, the focus is on the victims. 49 people holding ska inin inin standing in front of the crowd for a moment of silence. some managing to put unspeakable grief into words when words don't seem to be enough. >> we need more love. >>> social me

cheryl hurd, live at police headquarters with what he had to say. >> reporter: to this day, carlos has no idea why he was arrested. he and his mom are speaking out tonight because they say they want to see change. >> stop, stop, stop. >> trying to take off the seat belt and i'm about to get my arm broken. he takes me to the ground. his knee is right there, just pressing on my back. >> reporter: carlos' 12-year-old brother used his cell phone to record what looks like a violent arrest in front of a neighborhood market in vallejo. >> the first thing he said was you know you [ bleep ] up. >> reporter: he was not wearing a uniform and in an unmarked car. >> i don't know who this man is. he went back and forth. he starts asking for my license and my i.d. >> reporter: he admits he was driving a new car with paper plates. he has a learner's permit but not a license yet. the vallejo police department has been under scrutiny for alleged expressive morse. a man was shot and killed by officers. and a u.s. marine claims he was assaulted by a vallejo cop for videotaping a traffic stop in front of h

reporting live at lafayette, i'm cheryl hurd, nbc bay area news. >> that is a wacky story for sure. thank you, cheryl. >>> some breaking news out of uc berkeley. a former student is accusing members of the football team and coaching staff of sexual harassment. now, she posted the detailed accusations on her facebook page. she claims it happened while she was work last season for the team's sports medicine unit. in the last half hour we received a statement from the university that says, made, we have immediately referred the matter to the campus office for the prevention of harassment and discrimination, which is responsible for investigating such assertions. these allegations go against the very core of our values." >>> an eerie and frightening intruder in palo alto. a prowler confronted a woman as she was studying in her bedroom. this is the police sketch there. detectives say the man sat next to her on her bed but she got away before anything happened. nbc bay area's sergio quintana is in palo alto for us right near the stanford campus say that man actually tried talking to her. s

nbc bay area's cheryl hurd is live at the elections office in martinez. >> reporter: i spoke with assistant registrar of voters late tonight and he confirmed that this is being review ed ina state and federal investigation. he also confirmed that someone opened an e-mail they shouldn't have opened. now this sets off a lot of alarms -- >> we're having some technical difficulties with cheryl's live shot. >>> moving on now, it is still moving through tonight. we continue to track the latest storm to hit the bay area, and this is what it looks like right now on highway 101 in san jose. the roads you can see still slick at this hour. this means we are under a microclimate weather alert. chief meteorologist jeff ranieri is here. where's the rain now? >> currently we're seeing some of the heaviest rain with this storm system moving over the north bay. also san francisco. it's the last leg of this storm that's been bringing rainfall all the way since this morning. so we'll take you into some of the heaviest. right now it's hitting san francisco, the northern part of the peninsula. .32 inches per ho

reporting live in arinda, cheryl hurd, nbc bay area news. >> thank you. >>> it's only a test but a testt one day could save your life. tomorrow morning california is testing a new earthquake warning system. here's the lowdown. 11:00 a.m. tomorrow in downtown oakland near lake merritt. there's the lake right there. if you live in this yellow highlighted zone, that includes downtown and uptown, your phone will likely be buzzing. in fact, that's the goal. send an alert to as many cell phones as possible to see how fast this warning system will work. it's similar to how amber alerts and weather alerts are issued. >>> the man who shot a teen in the head in san francisco has been caught in southern california. it happened yesterday inside a building that houses the department of corrections. today the chp in southern california spotted the gunman's car abandoned on the freeway right henear the arizona border and a short time later they spotted the man walking on the . police say there was an exchange of gunfire but in the end, officers managed to arrest him. >>> well, the giants open the seas

. >> reporter: in sacramento, cheryl hurd, nbc bay area news. >> we are keeping an eye on historic flooding in the midwest tonight. at least three people have died in iowa and nebraska. 10 million others dealing with flood warnings and advisories in place tonight. they are also bracing for more rain in the coming hours. tomorrow, vice-president pence is expected to inspect that damage. >> dozens of neighbors gathered tonight to remember the 50 people who were killed at two mosques last week in christchurch, necessary. this at the lake merritt amphitheater in oakland. tonight's event was billed as a community vigil against islamophobe i can't. the spy station confirmed it had not received any intelligence ahead of the mass shooting. now we are getting a closer look at the suspected shooter's travel history in the past few years. investigators say the 28-year-old visited pakistan, turkey and hungary. officials in each country are working to figure out what he was doing while he was there. >>> and new video tonight of the suspect in the shooting in netherlands is being arrested. after an hour'