>> police arrested the 35-year-old craig chandler. he had been a teacher at whaley nine years, charged with felony sexual assault of a child. the school district sent home a letter with all of his students today its your worst nightmare. you never want to ever believe anyone that you know could be accused of something like this. >> police arrested chandler at his home in san jose last night. his neighbor says chandler's two young children play with her grandchildren and his wife is pregnant with their third child he loves his wife and loves his children. he's a wonderful weather and -- father and a good family man, a good neighbor. >> police say chandler is accused of sexual assaulting the student on campus, they're not revealing the child's age. >> we have enough information to believe it occurred at least once but believe it occurred on the school grounds between august and october of last year. 2011. >> police are also concerned about the possibility of more victims and parents are having once unthinkable conversations with their c

craig chandler taught second and third grade in san jose. prosecutors say he sexually assaulted two students on school grounds between august and october of last year. chandler will be arraigned this morning. >> also today, the man accused of killing a vallejo police officer returns to court. henry albert smith jr. will be

he's appalled by the allegations against craig chandler. chandler is in county jail with no bail. the school district also put the teacher on administrative leave. >> any time something of this nature, or negative, comes up, it is disappointing. because, overall, we do great work with our students. >> reporter: police won't say if the alleged assault occurred on campus or if the victim was a student at o.b. whaley elementary. >> we're going to be continuing to work with our community today and for the upcoming days to restore the routine, regain confidence and ensure that our students feel safe and supported here at our school. >> reporter: i just received a text from san jose police. they tell me, yes, the victim was a student at whaley elementary school here in san jose and the incident did, in fact, occur on school grounds. shocking revelations, no doubt, for the parents in this neighborhood. we're live in san jose. i'm damian trujillo, nbc bay area news. >> damian, thanks. >>> karaoke night leads to chaos after one person is shot, two others stabbed outside a popular bar and g

i will say he's devastated by allegations and we're going to be defending them. >> craig chandler's arraignmenthas been rescheduled for 18 days from now. the court issued a order barring conduct between chandler and any victims or families. we're told this is taken in this kind of case. and in union city a high schoolteacher is under arrest, accused of having a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old student. investigate investigators say the teacher was on his way to meet with the girl yesterday when taken into custody. according to the victim the relationship went on for nine months. >> a computer virus found at city college in san francisco may have been part of a scheme stealing personal information more than a decade. tens of thousands of people may have been affected. and one former student thinks he may be a victim makes me angry. >> he spoke us to us in a lab that has been shut down thanks to a computer virus that may have been stolen. >> there is information transmitted to russia. and to china. >> because the lab is primarily for international students there was enough data that traffic

craig chandler is under arrest. he taught second and third-graders at waley elementary school in san jose. alleged victim is a student. karina rusk has more. >> reporter: the emotions at the elementary school are almost universal. school community is in a state of shock over the accusations over the popular teacher. >> we're kind of like stunned and shocked. oh, my god is it true. >> reporter: police have arrested 35-year-old craig chandler. he had been a teacher there for nine years and is charged with felony sexual assault of a child >> it's like your worst nightmare. you never ever want to believe that anybody you know could even be accused of something like this. >> reporter: police arrested at his home in san jose last night. his neighbor says channeled her two young children play with grandchildren and wife is pregnant with their third child. >> he loved his wife, he loved his children. he is a wonderful father. he is a really good family man. he is a good neighbor. >> they say he is accused of sexually assaul

craig chandler saw caused of aggravate -- is accused of aggravated sexual assault on a child. lisa is live where this man worked. lisa? >> reporter: he has been a teacher here at ob whalely elementary school for nine years. he most recently talk second-third grade combo class. they believe he sexually assaulted a child here on campus between august and october of last year. they will not say if it happened during school hours or if the child was even a student here. they do worry more victims may be out there because chandler was a teacher for so long. tonight the president of the west evergreen neighborhood association spoke with me about the suspect. as a community member he says he knows every teacher at this school including craig chandler. >> i was appalled to hear what he had done. it is shocking. i never would have thought that he would be a person to take advantage of a child. never would have thought that. >> the evergreen school district super inen 10 dent released this statement, quote, the district is cooperating fully with the san jose police department. 1k3* we w

. >> craig chandler is accused of molesting a child at ob whalley elementary school, the school where he worked and the child attended. let's bring in kris sanchez who joins us now from that campus. how is the school and community handling these allegations. >> reporter: this is difficult for this community, this is a teacher who's been part of this school campus for nine years, and who's lived on his street long enough for his neighbors to get to know his young family. in both places they are reacting with quite a bit of shock. >> i've seen him around children a lot. and i just don't believe this happened. >> reporter: melissa lives a few doors down from the two bedroom house where craig chandler lives with his pregnant wife and two young children. >> i can't think of one bad thing to say about either of them. other than i'm totally shocked. i'm praying this clears up, and that it's not true. >> reporter: chandler sexually assaulted a student at ob whaley elementary schooling between october and august of last year. it happened on the campus where he is a student. frankie cruz panick

his name is craig chandler. police say he sexually assaulted the child on campus between august and october of last year. that's about all police are saying at this point. they won't say if it happened during the school hours or if the kid is a student here or the age of the child. of course, people who are charged with crimes are innocent until proven guilty, but the arrest is having a powerful impact on the community and the opinions here. >>> they must have gotten the evidence on him. they must have been investigating him for sometime. because if he did what he did he has to serve his time, has to pay justice. and because now that child will for years to come will be ruined. >> reporter: the evergreen district superintendent released this statement: the district is cooperating fully with the san jose police. we want to assure the community that the safety and well-being of our children is our primary concern. police are worried that there could be more victims. they are urging anyone with any knowledge about

craig chandler saw caused of aggravate -- is accused of aggravated sexual assault on a child. lisa is live where this man worked. lisa? >> reporter: he has been a teacher here at ob whalely elementary school for nine years. he most recently talk second-third grade combo class. they believe he sexually assaulted a child here on campus between august and october of last year. they will not say if it happened during school hours or if the child was even a student here. they do worry more victims may be out there because chandler was a teacher for so long. tonight the president of the west evergreen neighborhood association spoke with me about the suspect. as a community member he says he knows every teacher at this school including craig chandler. >> i was appalled to hear what he had done. it is shocking. i never would have thought that he would be a person to take advantage of a child. never would have thought that. >> the evergreen school district super inen 10 dent released this statement, quote, the district is cooperating fully with the san jose police department. 1k3* we w

>> yes. >> reporter: again, craig chandler in the santa clara county jail.ourt appearance scheduled friday, that will be an arraignment. we tried contacting san jose police and a -- san jose police and a lot of parents want to know if the victim or alleged victims were student here or it took place at the school. no indication of that right now but no confirmation that it didn't happen here, either. >>> time is now 8:30. we have new information about overnight violence in san jose. a witness tells us there was some kind of fight before the shooting started and then at least two or three people ran from the scene. this all happened about:45 this morning just before the krek side -- creek side bar and grill was set to close. two people were stabbed and one man was shot. one man nearby when it happened said he could hear fighting and once the violence started, people started screaming. >> run, get away. >> reporter: you think they were talking about the police? >> i think so. >> reporter: was there screaming after you heard the gunshots? >> the screaming was du

craig chandler of san jose was arrested and charged with assaulting a student. >> we're very surprised. >> reporter: chandler taught for nine years at the east san jose school, most recently, a class of second and third graders. they are not releasing information, but say that one student was assaulted last fall. >> as with these cases, we always explore the possibility of other victims. >> reporter: the investigators are focused on a game involving a blindfold that chandler would play with the class. >> just what the detectives say, if they played the blindfold game, i asked if he played, he said no. >> during class, and would everybody play? half of the class. >> reporter: the allegations prompted this father to have a difficult discuss with his daughter. >> would the teacher touch you any which way, she said no, he wouldn't do that to me. but other than that, she didn't say nothing, nothing bad. >> reporter: chandler was arrested at his san jose home yesterday, he is married with a pregnant wife, sources say, and that he is innocent until proven guilty. >> i was shocked, craig does

they have arrested craig chandler.hey say he was teaching second and third graders which are 7 and 8-year-olds. he has been at the school for nine years. officers believe that the sexual assault happened on the o.b. whaley school campus between august and october of last year. he's accusinged of attacking one child. police say -- he's accused of attacking one child. police say there could be more victims. officers haven't said if the child is a student here or how old the child is. the community is struggling with how to deal with the news of this arrest. >> it is a shame. it is a shame. because he was in a profession where parents depended on him because of his profession he was a teacher and now this has taken place. i am shocked, real little i am. >> reporter: the evergreen superintendent says the district is cooperating fully and we want to assure the community that the safety and well-being of our children is our primary concern. chandler is being held in jail without bail first court appearance scheduled for frid

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craig chandler who you see on your screen was arrested yesterday. chandler teaches a combination of second and third graders at the ob whaly elementary school. >> you just want to go crazy, you know? you want to -- you want to do something. >> we need to keep an eye on this kind of situation because it has a major impact to the students >> chandler is a father and is married to a teacher. police believe the assaults happened last fall, and they have not ruled out the possibility that there may be other victims. >>> another air traffic control scare. two planes nearly collide on a runway. we're hearing from a former pilot now with the flight safety foundation about this dangerous issue. >>> new details in it the suspicious death of actress, natalie wood. what police are saying about the investigation. >>> and a hefty promise by business mog you will,ulwarren buffet. >> vern glen said steve young, we'll make you by appearing on kron. a few words from steve young. later in this broadcast. >>> it's been a very dry winter so far. but we do have the hint

oh my god is it true is it not weekend >> reporter: craig chandler is in jail. administrators say parents aren't the only ones who are outraged. >> it is like your worst nightmare. you never want to ever believe that anybody that you know could even be accused of something like this. >> reporter: district officials were on campus this morning to greet children and answer their parents' questions. they sent a letter home with the kids in the accused teacher's class. some other parents just found out about the arrest this morning. >> wow! i'm shocked. >> i'm going to let her know, i didn't know this. i'm in chills, oh my gosh. >> reporter: parents who know chandler say he always seemed like a nice, caring teacher. >> that's one of the things i'm more in shock because i always see that teacher one of the most charming teachers here. that's evil. >> reporter: administrators say they want parents to though that children's safety is their first priority and looking into whether they need to do more to protect them. >> we felt we had a lot of those things in place we h

later this afternoon, san jose elementary schoolteacher craig chandler will be in court. he's accused of sexually assaulting a student on campus at whaley elementary. police have not released the child's age and are trying to determine if this are other victims. -- if there are other victims. >>> big trouble at city college san francisco after computer violences told personal information from tens of thousands it has been going on undetected for years and years. abdulmutallab joins us from city college with the story. -- amy hollyfield joins us from the city college with the story. >> reporter: it does appear students' banking information has been stolen. we found evidence to back that up. meet francis lee a student in 2005. this morning when he heard about the viruses he immediately thought of the many fraudulent charges he once had on his credit card including one from russia. the chronicle is reporting these viruses are taking the data back to criminal networks in several countries, including russia and have been doing it for 10 years itch city college just discovered

. >> reporter: she lives a few doors down from the two-bedroom house from craig chandler lived with his pregnant wife and two children. >> i can't think of one bad thing about either of them. i'm totally shocked. i'm praying. i'm really praying for them that this clears up and that it's not true. >> reporter: police say he sexually assaulted a student at the elementary school between august and october of last year. they said the aggravated assault happened on the campus where the child is a student and chandler has been a teacher for nine years. his daughter was in chandler's class last year. >> we asked if the teacher touched her. she said no, he wouldn't do that to me. other than that, she didn't say nothing. >> reporter: his granddaughter is also a student there. >> this is a great school. >> reporter: the statement reads, the district is cooperating with the san jose police department and we want to ensure the community the safety and well being of our children is our prime concern. the employee has been put on leave pending the outcome of the investigations. this neighbor who live

later this afternoon, san jose elementary schoolteacher craig chandler will be in court. he's accused of sexually assaulting a student on campus at whaley elementary. police have not released the child's age and are trying to determine if this are other victims. -- if there are other victims. >>> big trouble at city college san francisco after computer violences told personal information from tens of thousands it has been going on undetected for years and years. abdulmutallab joins us from city college with the story. -- amy hollyfield joins us from the city college with the story. >> reporter: it does appear students' banking information has been stolen. we found evidence to back that up. meet francis lee a student in 2005. this morning when he heard about the viruses he immediately thought of the many fraudulent charges he once had on his credit card including one from russia. the chronicle is reporting these viruses are taking the data back to criminal networks in several countries, including russia and have been doing it for 10 years itch city college just discovered

. >>> then at noon, ob whaley elementary school teacher craig chandler will be in court in san jose. he's suspected of child molestation. police aren't releasing specifics of the allegations, but say one student was assaulted on campus last fall. chandler was arrested on tuesday and has been held in jail ever since. >>> pg&e could face a monumental penalty for the explosion that killed several people in april. violations by the utility led to the deadly blast in 2010. the report also says pg&e collected millions of dollars from rate payers for safety improvements. the money wasn't used on safety projects. >>> time now: 4:34. the 49ers are getting ready for their first playoff game since the 2002 season. their opponent, the new orleans saints. they arrived at sfo last night and boarded buses to the team hotel. crews have been getting the stadium ready. >> through the efforts of the mayor and pec and pg&e, we're confident they've made the adjustments and recalibrations of transfer switches. >> they also backed up generators and software systems at the park to make sure the power stays

craig chandler was arranged this afternoon on two counts of lewd act on a child. chandler thought at waley elementary school in san jose. it was reported that chandler assaulted one child but today prosecutors said there were multiple victims. prosecutors say the children are all younger than 14. >>> a violent attack on two women during a home invasion is raising fears among neighbors in san francisco's sunset district tonight. ktvu's allie rasmus has what investigators are saying about the case. >> reporter: i spoke to families of the women and said both of women attacked yesterday afternoon are in the hospital and receiving care. investigators spent all day at the scene of the attacks. both properties are owned by a family of one of the victims. >> they are nice people. >> reporter: that's how neighbored describe the 76-year- old woman who lives in this sunset district house. last night around 9:30 a man armed with a hammer and knife barged into the home of rose chung. >> somebody came into her residence and robbed her. the second victim was delivering food to t

. >> craig chandler is being held in the santa clara county jail without bail.ndler is charged with aggravated assault on a child. late this morning, san jose police said that the child is a student at the school and that the crime happened on campus between august of last year and october. >> i'm in a lot of shock right now. >> that reaction was universal. jenny led has a stepdaughter. >> he is a friendly man, friendly teacher. he is good with the kids and with the parents as well >> reporter: this young man is in middle school now but used to be in chandler's class. >> it's shocking, actually. he was a great teacher. >> reporter: and a parent. several people tell us that chandler is married and the father of two children. neighbors say that the shockwave is being felt throughout the neighborhood. >> it's a very sad situation of the parents having to go through this devastation, let alone the kids, what they have got through the trauma. >> reporter: police interviewed kids in chandler's class and wrote a note saying that chandler had been under investigation an

oh my god is it true is it not weekend >> reporter: craig chandler is in jail. administrators say parents aren't the only ones who are outraged. >> it is like your worst nightmare. you never want to ever believe that anybody that you know could even be accused of something like this. >> reporter: district officials were on campus this morning to greet children and answer their parents' questions. they sent a letter home with the kids in the accused teacher's class. some other parents just found out about the arrest this morning. >> wow! i'm shocked. >> i'm going to let her know, i didn't know this. i'm in chills, oh my gosh. >> reporter: parents who know chandler say he always seemed like a nice, caring teacher. >> that's one of the things i'm more in shock because i always see that teacher one of the most charming teachers here. that's evil. >> reporter: administrators say they want parents to though that children's safety is their first priority and looking into whether they need to do more to protect them. >> we felt we had a lot of those things in place we h

craig chandler taught second and third grades at whaley elementary for nine years. he's accused of sexually salting a student on campus. police -- sexually assaulting a student on campus. neighbors say chandler is a family man with two children and his wife is pregnant with their third child. >>> two suspected bank robbers under arrest in large part because of the bravery and quick action of a good samaritan. the two crashed their getaway car yesterday afternoon. witnesses say the two men ran from the scene. a man who happens to be trained in martial arts witnessed the crash. steve brown thought it with was a hit-and-run and ran after the two men and caught one of them. >> i got him to the ground put him in arm bar with one hand i call the police women in the beginning he just resisted heavily. after when i applied the pressure he started to say i'll cooperate. >> police arrested the second suspect at a nearby high school. highway 85 was closed for more than four hours while police examined suspicious devices discovered in the vehicle. >>> 4:37. to me today looks li

the 35-year-old, craig chandler, in jail this morning, held without bail. he's a teacher at an elementary school in san jose for nine years now. assault allegedly happened between august and october of last year but police not saying if he alleged victim was a student at the school. anybody with information on this is asked to call the sexual assault unit. >>> 6:04 right now. a san francisco man accused of several rapes will be arraigned in court today. frederick dozier was charged with 26 counts of attempted murder, robbery and sexual assault. the 32-year-old was arrested last week after police tied him to three violent attacks from late last year in two neighborhoods. >>> the san jose mother accused of tossing her child from a second story window is also expected in court this morning. a judge will set bail and a preliminary hearing date for the 24-year-old woman. police say cortez barricaded herself and her 22-month-old boy in a bathroom christmas day, then dropped him out a window before jumping herself. she faces several charges including child endange

craig chandler, un maestro de segundo y tercer grado con 9 aÑos en el plantel fue arrestado ayer pora en su casa y acusado de abusar sexualmente de un alumno entre agosto y octubre del 2011.. la hija de frankie cruz estuvo en la clase del maestro el aÑo pasado cuando el supuesto incidente ocurri.. s.o.t. frankie cruz/padre de familia 46:00 como preocupado porque no sabia si le había pasado algo a mi niña. o si no a mi hija a otra niña o a alguna amiga de ella. s.o.t. josé garcía/portavoz, policía de san josé 11:06:00 sospechamos que el incidente ocurrió en la escuela, no estamos revelando exactamente en qué parte de la escuela, pero sí fue en la propiedad de la escuela y la víctima sí podemos confirmar que sí fue estudiante de esa escuela.. s.o.t. salvador lópez/padre de familia uno piensa que están seguros en la escuela, pero en realidad está difícil. esta madre corri a la escuela al enterarse de la noticia. s.o.t. diana zamaniego/madre de familia 4:57:00 yo me asusté pensando que porque aqui va mi hijo y uno no sabe si fue en el salón de él. s.o.t. dan deguara/distrito escolar ever

possibly more victims as an elementary schoolteacher faces child molestation charges. 35-year-old craig chandler is accused of aggravated assault on a child between august and october of last year. san jose police will not say fit happened during school hours or if the child was -- a student there. they worry there may be more victims because chandler has been a teacher at the school for nine years. most recently he thought a combo class he is scheduled for court friday. >>> in oakland, police investigating fatal shooting second homicide of the year. shooting reported on the 6500 block of foothill boulevard 9:00 last night. when officers got there a man was found with gunshot wounds pronounced dead at the scene ii >>> this morning a 5-year-old girl is waking up in her own bed. -- she was sleep in the back of her family's car when it was stolen in front of their house yesterday. >> reporter: 5-year-old slept through the ordeal. her father said the family just returned from her doctor's appointment 6:30. he parked the car in front of their home and helped bring their 3-year-old in the house with w

meantime san jose elementary school teacher craig chandler was arrested on child molestation charges and tonight he said he sexually assaulted his victim on campus at whaley elementary school. counselors were there on campus helping students and parents cope with this news. chandler taught second and third grades at the school for nine years. police are now looking for other possible victims. >>> the police are looking for a san jose teenager and the man accused of kid p thating her. investigators say raquel menchaca was last seen geting into a gold toyota solara driven by her boyfriend. detectives say they may be in the stockton area or ukiah where they were reportedly seen over the weekend. >>> new developments in the death of a bay area teenager in a drunk driving accident. 17-year-old margaret kakish was killed in an accident on highway 101. the 19-year-old driver was arrested for dui, and now as leslie brinkley reports, two others are facing charges. >> she purchased three bottles of 40-ounce bottles of beer and one bottle of this pink wine cooler. >> this attorney repof the goo

craig chandler teaches second and third graders at the o.b. whaley elementary school school. according to police he assaulted a child between august and october of last year on campus. chandler has taught at the school for the past nine years. he is in jail without bail. >>> violence broke out outside a san jose bar this morning. one person was shot and two stabbed outside the creekside bar & grill on west alma avenue around 1:45 a.m. none of the injuries is considered life-threatening but it's not clear what led to the violence. so far there are no arrests and no suspects. >>> two oakland cops have been disciplined now after a photographer captured them breaking policy on camera. >> kind of weird that you actually are not showing your name. why is that? >> why? >> simple question. >> simple question. >> the investigation started after this video was posted online. officer john hargreaves is suspended now for 30 days for covering his name badge with a piece of black tape during an "occupy" protest back in november. the department demoted lieutenant clifford wong as well, also

the 35-year-old craig chandler accused of molesting a child in san jose last fall.police trying to track down any other possible victims. >>> also in santa clara county a woman behind bars accused of bite two children in the face. this one a strange story. the mercury news reporting the 46-year-old woman walked up to a toddler and infant ath t the bo buyer's store and bit them both on the cheeks. the children were not seriously injured. >>> this morning, domestic abuse charges could be filed any moment against san francisco's new sheriff. district attorney george gascone could decide to file charges. he is accused of grabbing his wife's arm on new year's eve with enough force to leave a bruise. his wife says it's a family matter that has been overblown and taken out of context. domestic violence victims are demanding his resignation. >>> oakland starting the new year off with another round of lay-offs. city workers bracing for 1500 pink slips set to go out next 3w week. fewer than 200 are expected to lose their jobs. the city want to be prepared for the worst. the l

craig chandler taught second and third grade in san jose. prosecutors say he sexually assaulted two students on school grounds between august and october of last year. chandler will be arraigned this morning. >> also today, the man accused of killing a vallejo police officer returns to court. henry albert smith jr. will be in court to have a preliminary hearing date set accused of killing an officer in a foot chase in november. smith has pleaded not guilty to several charges including murdering a police officer. >> a south bay construction site is blocked off after worker was buried alive. the man was working on the foundation of a new home in the community in milpitas when the hillside collapsed. he died before rescuers could free him. the city issued a stop work notice last wednesday to the contractor, three days before the accident, citing unsafe working conditions in the trench. >> they ignored that stop work notice. >> police are investigating possible criminal charges. the victim's name has not been released. >> police may be forced to

meantime san jose elementary school teacher craig chandler was arrested on child molestation charges and tonight he said he sexually assaulted his victim on campus at whaley elementary school. counselors were there on campus helping students and parents cope with this news. chandler taught second and third grades at the school for nine years. police are now looking for other possible victims. >>> the police are looking for a san jose teenager and the man accused of kid p thating her. investigators say raquel menchaca was last seen geting into a gold toyota solara driven by her boyfriend. detectives say they may be in the stockton area or ukiah where they were reportedly seen over the weekend. >>> new developments in the death of a bay area teenager in a drunk driving accident. 17-year-old margaret kakish was killed in an accident on highway 101. the 19-year-old driver was arrested for dui, and now as leslie brinkley reports, two others are facing charges. >> she purchased three bottles of 40-ounce bottles of beer and one bottle of this pink wine cooler. >> this attorney represents th

. >>> and san jose teacher craig chandler could make history on charges of sexually assaulting a student last fall at ob waily elementary school in san jose. police say they're still looking for other potential victims. >>> and a horrifying case of teacher child abuse coming to light in los angeles. police say the 61-year-old is charged with committing lewd acts on two dozen children over a two-year period. a film processor alerted police when they developed pictures of girls and boys between 7 and 10, blindfolded with mouths taped shut. more pictures were found 4 this in home when arrested yesterday. he's been a teacher at the same elementary school for 30 years. >>> a sear res of bar fights and brawls is forcing a police crackdown in downtown walnut creek. the police department will boost patrols on city streets from thursdays to sundays. this past weekend police arrested nine people during three separate fights outside of downtown restaurants and clubs. lawmakers are considering a plan to give the city more control over restaurants and bars. >>> a brawl at a high school basketball gam

there are now two alleged victims. 35-year-old craig chandler was formally charged in court today with assaulting two 7-year-olds. both were second-graders at the elementary school where he taught. the alleged assaults took place on campus last fall. while police say they're trying to find other possible victims, chandler's lawyer says his client is devastated by these allegations. >> this is a very difficult position for him to be in. being in custody with this time of an allegation. i will say he denies these allegations vehemently, and we are going to move forward to vigorously defend him. >> chandler taught second and third grade at the school for past nine years. he's expected to enter a plea by the end of the month. >>> allegations that pg&e moved to stop bonuses among the stinging claims released from audits this week. that focus on finances strikes at the heart of criticism that pg&e has put profits before safety in the years leading up to the deadly 2010 san bruno pipeline explosion. the puc says in the previous decade, pg&e collected $430 million from its gas transmission and

for sexual assault and police are trying to determine if there are other victims. 35-year-old craig chandler is accused of sexually assaulting a child last year. he taught a combination class of second and third graders in south san jose. chandler worked at the school for nine years. police are asking other victims or anyone with information to call the sexual assault unit. >>> a car thief is on the run this morning in richmond after stealing, then ditching, a car with a 5-year-old girl inside. police say a father left his car in front of his home on fleet wood drive last night. his 5-year-old daughter was asleep still in the back seat. that's when a family member went back out to check on the child. the car though was gone. it was found a half-hour later near 3400 grasswood drive. the girl fortunately was unharmed. the suspect still on the loose. >>> an airport passenger at sacramento international took the stress of traveling to whole new heights. sheriff's deputies had to use a taser on him after they said he refused to go through a security screen. the 26-year-old edwin barton allegedly

police arrested and charged craig chandler yesterday. he worked at the school for nine years, teaching a second and third grade combo class. he is still in jail tonight. >> a case gripping a community. now an alameda mom could face criminal charges in connection with the deadly dui crash. police say she bought minors the alcohol that led to the collision. it happened last february but investigators arrested 51-year-old amelia chin and 45-year-old be a dual books of south an fran. the woman reportedly went into a liquor store and purchased alcohol from the store clerk with the help of amelia chin. chin is the mother of one of the friends. a few hours later, she was killed in crash. the driver was arrested for drunk driving. >> talk about cashing in on someone else's loss. squatters are moving in on foreclosed homes all akroos the bay area and getting ultimate composite from banks. renters used fake documents to collect cash for keys from financial institutions. live in antioch, there are suspects related in custody tonight? >> reporter: t

>>pam: a spokesperson for the school districts is a craig chandler had been employed where the school district for nine years and underwent a background check before he was tired. police would not say if the choppy as often was in his class nor would they see how the arrest came to light. if convicted the police say he faces 15 years to life in prison. in the man accused of violent breaking three women in san francisco's mission district made his court appearance today. maureen kelly was inside the courtroom. >>reporter: spread don't share entered the court room with a somber expression.-- fred dozier into the courtroom with a somber expression. his attorney asked if the case could be held off until friday. these are the charges against him. he faces a sentence of a few hundred years if convicted. about one dozen people showed up to court to support the suspect there refused to speak with the media. he did not enter any plea deal. >>pam: the three victims in this case are said to be recovering well. a community meeting is set we will take you there live at 6:00 p.m.. and prosecutors c

accused of sexually assaulting two second graders is denying all allegations tonight. 35-year-old craig chandler was formally charged in court today with assaulting two 7-year-olds at obi elementary school last year. chandler taught a combination second and third grade class at the school for the past nine years. and his lawyers say he will enter a not guilty plea by the end of the month. meanwhile police say they're trying to find other possible victims. >>> well it seems like old times, 49ers' fever back in the bay area. the team is on the eve of its first playoff appearance in almost a decade. and tonight the 49ers and saints are staying in their respective team hotels near candlestick. as for fans, a seat at the stadium or a couch come tomorrow afternoon. let's bring in nbc bay area's cheryl hurd who joins us from san francisco. and cheryl, this hasn't happened in nine years. lots of people really excited about in playoff excitement. >> reporter: you know, jessica, it feels really good in the city tonight. the weather is fantastic. and everyone seems to be in a great mood. now, even though t

craig chandler was a teacher at an elementary school for the past nine years. he recently taught second and third grade class is. investigators are not releasing the name, age or gender of the tile in hall. >>mark: a quick break as the kron4 news continues. here is a live look from the bay bridge this friday morning. in a little bit later than usual back of but it is pretty large. in of the from george into the drive time coming up. it's >>justine: i am reading new information about the workplace shooting in north carolina at a lumber company. three people are dead end is to people have been injured. witnesses are reporting that the gunman is a disgruntled employee. stay with us for more. >>james: we are back at 8:15 a.m.. here is a quick check on whether. a live if you from mt. tam. eventually we will see some warming fifth if film is called in and potentially frosty in the north bay with temperatures in the '30's and upper 20s. the afternoon temperatures will be little better than yesterday. nice conditions with mid-upper 60s. here is a look at your current d

police confirmed the alleged victim of the suspect, the 35-year-old craig chandler was a student. investigators believe attacks took place on campus between august and october of last year. this morning district officials greeted children as they arrived in schools and tried to answer questions from parents. counselors were brought in to help students deal with the news. >> and we just want them to know concern is the safety and the well being of the students. we want to make sure that that come as cross the community. it's our number one priority now. >> and they taught a combination class and worked at the school nine years, police are looking for other possible victims and asking anyone with information to come forward. >> a former school employee is accused of raping three women last year was in court today. facing 26 counts of sexual assaults and attempted murder, investigateors used dna evidence to connect to the violent crime spree. the district attorney says he approached victims from behind and used force to subdue them, prosecutors say he choked his last victim so viciou

craig chandler did not enter a plea. the judge ordered the three-page police report sealed. he was arrested tuesday might, investigators say he sexual assaulted his alleged victim on campus at the school but would twhot confirm whether a second victim is a student. >> there is a rally in support of embattled mayor jean kwan not only fighting a recall but dealing with a crisis by the loss of redevelopment dollars in the city. laura anthony joins us live now. the antirecall rally is underway. laura? >> actually it's just wrapping up. supposed to go until 4:30 and ended early. this is one of many events that have taken place since it began last year. this is a day after the city announced major layoffs. this message is that a recall would be devicive especially if they're facing a krigsis with $26 million. yesterday, the administrator announced 1500 employees will be receiving layoff notices. of those, 200 will be let go and will be up to the city council and mayor to decide who loses their job. >> you worry about notices going out? >> yes. i do. and we have to because no legis

investigators say 35-year-old craig chandler has been teaching at waley elementary for five years. police have not said if the alleged victim is a student at that school. chandler is being held without bail at the santa clara county jail. >>> a probation officer was the first witness called to testify today in marin county in the preliminary hearing of a suspected serial killer. 78-year-old joseph naso is accused of killing four northern california women back in the 70s and 90s. no cameras were in court today. the pictures you're seeing here are from last year. the probation officer testified he searched naso's home in 2009 and found what he called alarming photographs of nude women. probation officer also said the women were quote in various unnatural positions. some appeared to be asleep, some appeared to be unconscious, some nonresponsive. naso is acting as his own attorney. his preliminary hearing will determine if he will be held over and tried for murder. >>> tonight animal rights activists are claiming responsibility for setting nine cattle trucks on fire. the calinga cattle

police think 35-year-old craig chandler assaulted the student at the school last year.hird grade combination class. >>> volunteers will be looking for this bird that has a barbed fishing lure on its bill. the young gull, buy hatched last year was last seen on monday in golden gate park. rescuers say the bird is probably hungry and feelin defenseless. >>> hundreds of jobs up for grabs this week in fremont. target needs about 200 people for its new store in pacific commons boulevard. the company will hold a three- day job fair starting tomorrow at its newark location. the new store is slated to open in march. >>> we'll have an update on your traffic and weather coming right up. so stay right there. just a m >>> good morning. it's busy on 880 through oakland especially in the northbound lanes past the coliseum. some brake lights, 27 minutes between 238 and the maze. southbound traffic looks okay until you get to hayward then it's slow approaching highway 92. all right. this accident westbound 580 at seminary avenue. looks like it's in the clearing stages now. it's still sl

investigators say 35-year-old craig chandler has been teaching at waley elementary for five years. police have not said if the alleged victim is a student at that school. chandler is being held without bail at the santa clara county jail. >>> a probation officer was the first witness called to testify today in marin county in the preliminary hearing of a suspected serial killer. 78-year-old joseph naso is accused of killing four northern california women back in the 70s and 90s. no cameras were in court today. the pictures you're seeing here are from last year. the probation officer testified he searched naso's home in 2009 and found what he called alarming photographs of nude women. probation officer also said the women were quote in various unnatural positions. some appeared to be asleep, some appeared to be unconscious, some nonresponsive. naso is acting as his own attorney. his preliminary hearing will determine if he will be held over and tried for murder. >>> tonight animal rights activists are claiming responsibility for setting nine cattle trucks on fire. the calinga cattle

craig chandler was taken into custody tuesday night.ond and third grades at whaley elementary for nine years. he's accused of sexually assaulting a student on campus. police are not revealing the child's age. they are trying to determine if there were more victims. neighbors say chandler is a family man with two children and his wife is pregnant with their third child. >>> san francisco's new sheriff ross mirkarimi could be charged with a misdemeanor domestic violence charge as soon as this morning after an inch didn't involving his wife. -- incident involving his wife. pressure mounting for mirkarimi to leave his new post. a coalition of anti-domestic violence leaders gathered at city hall to call for his resignation. they urged the mayor to examine ways to remove him from office if he refuses to resign. according to court documents mirkarimi's wife suffered a bruised arm when he grabbed her on new year's eve. investigators say they are examining video taken by a neighbor as well as text messages. during yesterday's news conference, hi

craig chandler is charged with two counts of lewd and lascivious acts on a child under the age of 14. chandler is a teacher at obie wavie elementary. he is due back in january january 21st. the arrangement of another teacher was delayed today. marry johnson is -- marie johnson is a teacher accused of having a sexual relationship one of her students. >>> van der sloot was arraigned for the murder of a woman in peru. >> he is sentenced to 26 years of incarceration. >> reporter: he told the judge he beat and strangled her in their hotel room in lima after he found her looking at his computer and reading about alabama teenager natalie holloway. you may recall that van der sloot is a prime suspect in holloway's disappearance six years ago. >>> down lines started a brush fire last night. flames were so high some neighbors thought they were coming from microsoft. no buildings were actually damaged though, the flames were contained to the brush in the area under the power lines. almost 400pg & e customers were without power for hours. most of the electricity was back on by 8:00 p.m. >>> when

has come forward in the sexual molestation case against elementary school teacher. 35-year-old craig chandler made his first court appearance today but did not enter a plea. judge ordered the police report sealed and chandler was arrested and he sexually assault add youngster on campus at this school. but pwloys not confirm whether second victim is also a student. >>> shares plunged today after company confirmed the departure of 2 key injuries head of the company launch long awaited sedan. vice president and chief engineer peter and engineer nick sampson worked on the sedan. both left this month. stock fell 5 dollars more than 19 percent. tesla received 4 65 million dollar loan. federal loan rather to build the rechargeable car ins fremont at the former numi plant. threes says cars should travel or could travel as far as 300 miles before need ago charge. is he dab are expected to sell for 92,000 dollars. >>> governor brown said today that he is not giving up on his high speed rail dream for california even though 2 key leaders of that program resigned. capitol correspondent reports from sacra

. >>> then at noon: ob whaley elementary school teacher craig chandler will be in court in san jose. he's suspected of child molestation. police aren't releasing specifics of the allegations, but do say one student was assaulted on campus last fall. chandler was arrested on tuesday and has been held in jail ever since. >>> time is now 5:06. oakland police released a sketch of two homicide suspects suspected of killing an oakland father right in front of his son. the gunmen is 17 to 20 years old with dark complex, on the left. he has dread locks. his accomplice about the same age and has short hair. they killed 39-year-old jose esparza in east oakland right in front of his 6-year-old son. >>> president obama will ask congress for greater power to reorganize the federal government as a way of trimming costs. coming up at 5:15. we'll have a live report from our washington, d.c. newsroom with the federal agencies the president wants to merge. >>> new transcripts show federal reserve chairman ben bernanke didn't give much concern to the housing crisis in 2006. the transcripts revealed dis

in jail this morning charged with aggravated sexual assault against a child. 35-year-old craig richard chandler is being held without bail after his arrest yesterday. he has been a teacher at the whaley elementary school in east san jose for nine years. his most reaps sent assignment teaching a second and third grade combination class. police are asking parents to call them if they think their child might be a victim. >>> oakland police are investigate the second homicide of the year. it happened on the 6100 block of foothill boulevard. a man was found shot lying in the street. he died at the scene. no suspects this morning. despite new information investigators have, they are ruling the death of actress natalie wood accidental. l.a. county sheriff's deputies reopened the investigation two months ago after several sources came forward. but investigators say there is no new evidence to suggest wood died of foul play back in 1981. she was boating off catalina island with her husband robert wagner and actor christopher walken. >> a $15,000 reward is now being offered to catch a serial arsonist in