kron 4's dan kerman will take a look at what these cuts could mean to those specifically traveling in and out of s-f-o. >> plus. santa cruz police still trying to piece together what set off the gunman behind a shooting that killed two officers. >> we're continuing our coverage on the effects of the automatic government spending cuts. there is a lot of talk about what these cuts could mean for our nation. especially for those who travel. kron 4's dan kerman takes a look at what these cuts mean for us right now and what could be changing in the not so distant future. >> reporter: by now somebody has probably told you if you're thinking of flying in march, forget about it because you'll have to deal with longer security lines and flight delays. but the fact of the matter is, you will likely see very little impact during the month of march here's why the delays will be begin when airport workers are furloughed but you can't furlough federal workers without a 30-day notice and that hasn't happened yet, so that means at least until april 1st there will be a full compliment of air traffic c

kron 4's dan kerman is live in san francisco.ng people line up outside the supreme court over the past few days. they're hoping for seats - so they can hear the arguments on prop 8 tuesday. ahmad society is changing with families understanding. -- >> . to my partner and i want to get married in october and we are hoping to get the support. >> are you optimistic? >> i think cell. and i cann people that say that it is okay.. -- i think so these are all the stations could get if they could legalize this, the question is that when it will happen. that is the latest from the castro district, dan kerman, kron 4 news. >> catherine: we have been watching people lined up outside. but they want to hear the arguments. and wednesday, the defensive marriage act and notice arguments over the defense of marriage act. notice that the snow and freezing temperatures have not discouraged these people. they've been camped out for days.and they're not about to budge. there aren't that many seats available. reporter joe johns has more on the intensity

that is the latest from city hall dan kerman, kron 4. anonymous tip about archie's location. francisco police acted on the tip and found the dog station. but bart officials are still ahead at eight. sore throat. if you thought flu season was over. think again. details next. plus: the big names who are control. plus-- reaching a fever pitch. and this could be the week it all comes to a head. with gun control legislation in deep political trouble, supporters are pulling out all the stops to save it. ♪ hand to decide to pull the trigger. it takes a cold dead heart and as near as i can figure." ♪ >> reporter: comedian jim carrey is now on the website funny or die. ridiculing the late actor charlton heston, a strong gun rights supporter and national rifle association official. ♪ >> ".cold dead hand. cold dead hand." ♪ >> reporter: .while on a more serious front, new york mayor, michael bloomberg is storming after the issue; going on nbc's "meet the press" to point out that polls favor gun law reform. >> "i don't think there's ever been an issue where the public has spoken so clear

kron 4's dan kerman explains. some relief in bay area pump prices -- but not much.rivers are there are rewards points associated with purchasing groceries. heave and 20¢ less per gallon depending on how many groceries. just enter your safeway rewards card at the gas pump and you will automatically see the discount. this is available at texaco stations as well. in dan kerman, kron 4. >> catherine: paying locally right now. san francisco 4.18. in san jose --4.07 and in oakland -- 4.06 those prices down about five cents from a week ago. million may have caused the problem. >> three major retailers have settled a case involvingneiman marcus. revolve clothing. and dr.jay's dot-com each admitted to selling products described as having "faux fur". when it was actually real fur. neiman marcus also sold items labeled as mink -- when it was actually rabbit fur. the retailers are promising to properly label their products from now on. if they don't -- they'll face a penalty. in sports. the warriors try to win in san antonio for the first time in 28 games. . and the heat go dow

kron 4's dan kerman shows us the optimism here in the bay area. that has some people believing the supreme court's ultimate decision on california's ban on same sex marriage. will be historic and in their favor. >> reporter: supporters of very cheap quality took to the street >> things are changing in this country. >> my partner and i want to get married in october of. >> some of those are already married before proposition . however, we were not recognized from the government. they are optimistic that the ultimate ruling would be in their favor. the majority of the favors support same-sex marriage. >> it every day i get more and more optimistic things have been changing on this issue than any other issue. >> it feels like there is this momentum across the country that id the supreme court would be stupid if they rule against it. >> reporter: loss of cheering and many people say that this supreme court with -- lots of cheering. dan kerman, kron 4 news. >> pam: continuing our team coverage. kron 4's scott rates speaks to one bay area couple. they s

tonight kron 4's dan kerman looks at what clinton had to say.i support marriage and for lesbian and gay couples personally and a you matter of policy and law. >> she joined the ever- increasing politicians to come out and support. >> a few years ago bill and i celebrated. to deny the children of sons and daughters just to them it is to deny their chance to live up to their potential. >> clinton it joins a host of conservatives who also oppose same-sex marriage and no support it. the question remains will this impact the supreme court? >> if could impact an informal level. >> of particulates on individual rights if they have seen a group and the public and groups of elite extend rights i think that always plays an informal rule of shaping the courts. but it is not a formal is very informal. >> they will hear both arguments from the defensive marriage eric tuesday next week their rulings are respected sometime this summer. dan kerman, kron 4 news. >> catherine: a new national poll shows support for same sex marriage at an all=time high. in the las

kron 4's dan kerman has that part of the story. sequestration airport impact 030113 by now somebody has probably told you if you're thinking 1 about it because you'll have to deal with longer security lines and flight delays. but the fact of the matter is, you will likely see very little impact during the month of march here's why the delays will be begin when airport workers are furloughed but you can't furlough federal workers without a 30-day notice and that hasn't happened yet, so that means at least until april 1st there will be a full compliment of air traffic controllers, customs agents and tsa security screeners what happens after april 1st? if those furloughs happen, then you will likley see delays. i'm talking about longer lines to get through airport security and customs. federal officials say that delay could be 30 to 40 minutes. the f.a.a. says during peek travel times, you might also see flight delays of up to 90 minutes into major cities like san francisco but again, that's at least not until april. the only impact y

that water main break has left homes flooded and on in habitable non in habitablekron4's dan kerman is there live tonight. dan -- what those homes will remain on in habitable to restoration crews spent another couple of days to working to clean up in the west portal neighborhood. pipes, yards, with three homes have had a red tag because these soils have washed away with compromising the safety and the structure of a home. >> this 84 year old has a home that is clearer and near the home that has a red tag. >> there are homes that are still an issue. some of the stores will not close. >> there is a bit of the cleaning that it could be a bit of a red tag. >> she is concerned with the coming rains but the san francisco water department authorities to not expect more problems. >> this is not expected to be torrential. or is it would not add to a detrimental amount. >> they will be conducting ststudies and tests. and how will that soil impact the structure. the damage is estimated to be increasing. just last couple of days has been a half a million dollars. reporting live, dan kerman, kron 4

dan kerman, kron 4. >> reporter: continuing our coverage in berkeley.iend to a friend. he did not know if he was the intended victim. according to the court records. he pled no contest. and sentenced to chill. maureen kelly, kron 4. >> reporter: there will be no more free parking at the bart station. they will be parkcharging them. from $1, to the amount of $5 depending on where you park. also, a 5.2% increase for fares on january 2014. in concord, haazig madyun kron 4 >> reporter: in san francisco. neighbors are cleaning up after this water main break. 15 at st.. the city working crews have been brought out. this has been filled up and been repaired. coming up all of new at 8:00 p.m. i went inside of one of these homes. you are going to be surprised just how much water was in sight of that home. scott rates, kron 4. >> reporter: ifry smart phone had a live feed. that is the idea behind this new application from the bay area start up. it is like having 24/7. be sure to tune in tonight at 8:00 p.m. and i will speak to this and my tech report. >> jacqueli

at the golden gate bridge dan kerman, kron 4 news. gamowcoming up.facing of a meteor, seen streaking seaboard. we have it next. then -- a man wrongly accused of a crime, finally released from prison after 20 years. but on his first day of freedom, he ends up in the hospital. and = why the lights across the world are being turned off -- briefly tonight. the news at eight, continues next. >> david ranta, a new york man who just left prison on thursday after a wrongful conviction, suffered a heart attack the very next day. ranta served more than 20 years after he was found guilty of killing of a brooklyn rabbi during a 19- 90 diamond heist. he was released when it was discovered a key witness lied. his lawyer says ranta is being treated at a local hospital. hours after his release from prison, his lawyer said ranta planned to file a civil rights lawsuit against the city of new york and the police department. because the incarceration had an immense effect on his health. >> fifteen train cars went off the tracks when a freight train derailed saturday in

dan kerman, kron 4.orial service for the two murdered santa cruz officers -- detective sergeant loran "butch" baker. and detective elizabeth butler-- is scheduled for this thursday. you will be able to watch the service live on kron-4 - 24 hour news channel. the tribute will be held at the h-p pavillion --- on march seventh at noon. a two- mile long motorcade procession will make its way from santa cruz beach. to the h-p pavilion that morning. again -- we will air the service live on kron 4's 24-7 bay area news channel -- comcast 193.and streaming live on our website, kron 4 www.kron4.com >> pam: oakland police arrested a man who they say, broke into the oakland museum back in january, and stole a gold artifact worth nearly a million dollars. kron 4's alecia reid. spoke to police. who say, the suspect is the *same man responsible for burglarizing the museum. and stealing pistols and gold nuggets late last year. >> reporter: this is now returned to the oakland museum it was stolen in the month of january.

at the golden gate dan kerman, kron 4.urants in walnut creek, san jose, san mateo, monterey and palo alto. tonight, the f-b-i is asking for public help in identifying a serial bank robber in the east bay. dubbed the "button down bandit". he's accused of robbing chase bank in palos verdes mall in walnut creek - march sixth. also a wells fargo bank on hop-yard road in pleasanton on march 12th. he wears a long sleeved button down shirt during the robberies. >> in san mateo. another day has come and gone with no apparent action on a threat made against aragon high school. police have been patrolling the school grounds, after an anonymous online threat. they'll continue to keep watch over aragon high and nearby woodhaven elementary - through the weekend. ahead at eight. a man in sausalito talks to kron4 about the rockslide that nearly crushed him inside this car. also - lines are already forming outside the supreme court. ahead of next weeks hearing on same sex marriage. and: a service dog is stolen from its owner on a bart tra

our team coverage starts now with kron 4's dan kerman. dan. >> reporter: as expected the court seemed divided on the issue. liberal members of the court appearing to not buy the argument that marriage is about procreation and as such should not be afforded to same sex couples. the court released audio of the hearing. and here is an exchange on the procreation topic between the justices and prop 8 attorney charles cooper. >> there are lots of people that get married that cannot have her children. to have a state that allows ado what is te justification? >> the concern is that they are defining marriage as a gender. will separate its abiding connection to its historic appropriation and it will refocus the definition of marriage away from the raising of children. into the emotional needs and desires of adults. >> mr. cooper, supposedly because we think that the focus of marriage should be under procreation, we are not going to give marriage licenses anywhere anymore were those people are over the age of 55 years old. would that be constitutio

kron4's dan kerman takes a look at how bay area airports will be affected. dan. >> reporter: we have heard the dire warnings. but we have not seen any impact for the three-area airports. we will probably not see any until the month of april. you cannot give any employees until 30 days until an employee furlough. so now, all of the t s a agents, scanners are still on the job and will continue to be until the beginning of the month of april. however, that is the beginning of a possible for low. that is when you could see longer lines for the if possible-- furlough. and during peak times you could see flight delays of even 90 minutes into major cities such as a san francisco. but that is not until possibly until the month of april. the next 30 days. still however, be impacted with major travel dates. there will be no overtime so there will be no additional workers added. >> pam: new at six. we're getting a first look than a month. this is video of them arriving in iquitos, peru on thursday. garrett hand left the bay4- month south american bicycling trip. but we

kron4's dan kerman is live out at the golden gate bridge. s expect next wednesday morning? >> reporter: the one thing they will notice is that all of these toll takers woebegone and the speed limit has increased through the toll plaza from the 15 mph to 25 m.p.h. when there will be different ways to pay. and one however is a cheaper is by using fastrak. we are finding that people will never used a fast track are now signing up to take advantage of the cheaper option. with thenew at six. take a look of the numbers in january, 13,000. in february, 14,000. and 16,000 in the month of march, so far for good reason that the toll to cross the golden gate is cheaper if you use fastrak. it is $5 instead of $6 and there are still other ways to pay. . where pre-pay at different kiosks. or you can do nothing and you can do nothing but a light bill will be sent to your home. there is going to be a huge electronic toll and the big message here is to not stop! and that lane number two, that dedicated elaine for car pooling. you want to keep that in mind. it

kron4's dan kerman has more from today's supreme court doma hearing. dan? between a man and a women and that's why more than 11 hundred federal laws tied to marital status do not apply to legally married same sex couples. the court released audio recording of this morning's oral arguments. defenders of doma said the federal government is within its power to use a uniform definition of marriage regardless the consequences. >> we want to treat the same sex couples a statewide. >> we are saying that new york's state same-sex couples are different than a different state. >> the only with the return is because the with the state law treats them. >> the liberal wing of the court along with justice anthony kennedy took issue with that because it's the state that's supposed to have the power to say who is married. not the federal government. lawyers opposing doma also argued that claims the law was enacted for the purpose of uniformity or caution are simply not true justice antonin scalia and chief justice john roberts questioned whether the issue should be before

dan kerman is following the investigation.uto burglaries and no resource is being -- spirit. two suspects were conducting an investigation. burglarized after the thieves got there hands an ar 15 rifle. it was secured inside the police vehicle but it was still able to get stolen. the san francisco police will leave no stone untured to get this weapon they believe that the did not do anything wrong but they will look at their policies to see of something new needs to be done. dan kerman, kron 4 news at the hall of justice. brigha >> pam: happening right now. crews are scrambling to save a stolen yacht that ran aground in pacifica. and tonight. three people are now behind bars. accused in the theft. kron 4's terisa estacio is live in pacifica with the latest we're learning tonight. terisa? >> reporter: this is a precarious situation. just a short time ago there was a line of that snapped. it is a $5 million sailboat. this was stolen by three people earlier this morning from the sausalito yacht club. this is video from our helicop

tonight kron 4's dan kerman marriage equality movement, california lieutenant governor gavin newsom.censes were issued however, they have become illegal but we are getting the ball rolling on marriage equality. >> we are starting to understand the colangelo said that it is not what we try to aim and settle it is what we try to aim high and see what we can achieve a " from michealangelo... he calls this a team effort. with marriage equality on the doorstep of the supreme court key accredits attorneys of politicians that to not want to give up. >> is a testament to the old adage it is always a good time to do a good thing. you have to do things you cannot just hold hands and have a vigil parenthood and the thing that we have done is helping put a human face on the issue. it was not a legal brief it was about discrimination in the abstract and real people and their lives and suffering. >> he is optimistic about the upcoming hearing people hopes that same-sex marriage couples could marry just in not just in california but all across the nation. >> we want people to step up and to the rig

dan kerman, kron 4. >> catherine: >> we are devastated and shocked. >> we are seeking to do our best to care for everybody. >> we have scheduled a parent's only a meeting for this evening and we have ordered the temporary suspension the starting friday. and between monday and tuesday >> catherine: they say that five day period will be used to re-train the staff, and review their program. tonight on our newscast at eight -- we'll have more from tonight's parents meeting. >> new tonight -- police have just released a photo of a woman they say kicked a toddler at golden gate park. this is the suspect -- sabryna bell. the 2-year-old victim was walking with her father. investigators say there's no apparent reason the suspect kicked the child.but say she had also apparently threatened other children. >> he was listed on oakland's most wanted criminal list. his name is chou van - but he's now speaking out -- claiming it's all a big mistake. as kron four's terisa estacio reports, van is fighting back - filing a lawsuit against the oakland police department. >> reporter: it was here in at the

kron4's dan kerman is live at saint mary's cathedral in san francisco where he parishoners. dan?ture of joy and a surprise. we will show you what was going on. the parishioners were very excited because they had no idea. if one man was very excited but they say that he has his work cut out for him. we also heard from the archbishop and his sense of comfort and security the church can move forward. >> it is certainly happy and historic day for the catholic church. from what i know, he is in a true cheju wit jesuit- the leaf of purity of spirit and respect for the poor. the name francis did throw me off a little bit. at first my very first reaction was that i thought that no other pope had been named francis but i was corrected. and it gave me a realization that we are in san francisco! and the selection of that name would be and i think that he would be our patron saint. his love for the poor and i would expect that this is going to be a priority of his. >> reporter: we are back live in the celebration and thanksgiving the archbishop will take a special mass. >> catherine: bay are

and santa clara, dan kerman, kron 4 news. >> pam: right now, the new 49ers stadium in santa clara is just over one- third complete. these are artist renderings of what the venue will look like. tonight on our newscast at eight -- kron4 takes you on an up close tour of the stadium construction. >> catherine: president obama is hosting a fancy dinner at a hotel near the white house tonight. and his unlikely guests -- a dozen senate republicans. he's hoping that it will be a chance to thaw out frosty relations. and maybe get talks going again on the budget stand- off. it's a change of tactic. the president has been delivering campaign-style speeches -- blaming republicans for the impasse. now it seems, he's willing to try a little charm - and some good food. >> meantime - a republican measure to keep the government funded through september was approved today by the g-o-p led house. it softens the impact of forced spending cuts on the military and on programs for veterans. voting was pretty much along party lines -- and the measure now goes to the senate, which is led by democrats. >> th

tonight, kron 4's dan kerman talks to the couple about the upcoming hearing and what they think their role has been in the debate over marriage equality. >> reporter: for the last 4 years kris perry and sandy stier have been front and center in the fight for same sex marriage as one of the two same sex couples who filed suit to overturn prop 8 the berkeley couple never expected the case would make its way to the u.s. supreme court, but with oral arguments just days away they are more hopeful than ever they will soon be able to tie the knot >> we felt confident and hopeful that we've had a good case. >> they say that this will give them a greater sense of stability this will send a message to the kids and family that the quality is important. that is hugely important. they both say marriage will give them a greater sense of stability, but they say the impacts of a favorable ruling from the u.s. supreme court will go far beyond themselves some see these two as role models, but they dismiss that, and say they simply are doing what anyone and everyone should do, fight for what they think

kron 4's dan kerman is here to tell us what she had to say, and if it will have any impact on the u.s. supreme court. former secretary of state hillary clinton joined an ever increasing list of politicians to come out in support of same sex marriage. >> "lgbt americans are our colleagues, our teachers, our soldiers, our friends, our loved ones and they are full and equal citizens and deserve the rights of citizenship, that includes marriage. that's why i support marriage for lesbian and gay couples. i support it personally and as a matter of policy and law, embedded in a broader effort to advance equality and opportunity for lgbt americans and for all americans." clinton joins her husband, former president bill clinton, president obama, and host of conservatives who also previously opposed same sex marriage and now support it public opinion has also turned in favor, but the question remains, what if any impact will this have on the u.s. supreme court a new national poll shows support for same sex marriage is at an all-time high. in the last 10 years, public opinion has undergone a rev

dan kerman kron 4. >> catherine: for the 3rd time in less than a week -- thornton jr. fremont was the target of a bomb threat. the most recent threat was yesterday afternoon. it turned out to be another false alarm. however some parents are upset that they were not >> i did not even get a phone call. >> they need to do a better job of notifying parents. >> my daughter has friends. but the school is doing everything we need to protect the students at the students are number one. >> catherine: fremont police say they alerted the public about the bomb treat using their nixel system. the school superintendent says the district did not contact parents about the recent false alarm >> catherine: a preschool in pleasanton is reopening tomorrow. it was closed for four days for staff training. that's after allegations that a teacher taped up a child for refusing to take a nap. angela calcano resigned from her job at center pointe christian preschool in january. the alameda county d-a is considering whether she'll face charges. >> catherine: a train hit and killed a pedestrian on

in san jose, dan kerman, kron 4 news. catholic cardinals in rome are getting ready to head to their secret meeting.to pick a new pope. their conclave begins tuesday.after a morning mass. and with several different sizes ready to go. the new pope's clothes are in place. the robes, hats - and signature red shoes have been laid out. now it's up to the cardinals. after each vote the ballots are burned in a stove. black smoke means no decision -- white smoke means a new pope has been chosen. and new tonight at 8-30. a look at some of the contenders to replace pope benedict. >> tonight, authorities are investigating after a disturbing discovery at a san francisco bart station. a homeless man was crushed to death. as he was apparently sleeping on top of an elevator. it happened around 9-30 last night at the montgomery street bart station a man *in the elevator says he heard a scream. it's not clear how the homeless man got into the dangerous spot. tonight-- kron 4 is learning the victim's identity. but the coroner's office won't

new tonight at 8-- kron 4's dan kerman explains the drop is linked directly to a ballot measure passed in the last election. here's a breakdown by school district. san francisco unified could cut 185 jobs. that's 142 certified staff positions -- and 43 teacher aides. oakland unified could cut 65 administrators. and 11 non-tenured teachers. alum rock is giving out 87 preliminary notices -- 78 to teachers. antioch may cut 13 teachers. redwood city. 8 certified positions may be eliminated - including school nurses and counselors. and for fremont, san jose unified, walnut creek and palo alto unified -- those districts say *no pink slips have been sent out. some of the teachers receiving these notices are all too familiar with them. in fact, some have been receiving them for years. the next big deadline is may 15th. that's when school administrators will send out finalized pink slips. new tonight at 8-- an emotional vigil tonight for three victims of a deadly drunk driving crash in daly city. kron 4's alecia reid has reaction from grieved family members. new developments tonight -- the pain

kron 4's dan kerman is here with the story. and what's being done about it. >> reporter: it began with a group of high school students going on a school sponsored field trip to de anza college. these were freshmen. anyway, after the tour the students boarded the bus to head back, but at the time, a staff member spotted a volunteer parent who had no ride. this parent is wheelchair bound and was with another person who was helping her. the staff member let both aboard the bus. well now it turns out that the person helping the wheel chair bound parent is a registered sex offender. school administrators say the staff member violated policy by letting the two on board. that said, school officials say the sex offender had no contact with students >> at no time, based on the preliminary investigation did this person have any interaction with students. there were only of the school bus to return back to the school. they sat at the front of the bus and the staff member said next to them. it was a natural buffer even though it was not in

kron 4's dan kerman explains. >> if you are tired of and sewing gas prices?chase more groceries. safeway and chevron are partnering together. the more groceries you purchase of the more reward points. and the more reward points to the greater discount you get that the gas pump. even 20¢ less per gallon depending on how many groceries you buy. just enter your safely number and you will see that discount. this is available at texaco stations as well. san francisco dan kerman kron 4 news. >> catherine: some relief in bay area pump prices -- but not much. here's what drivers are paying locally. in san francisco -- it's 4.19 a gallon. in san jose -- 4.07, and oakland -- 4.06. those prices down about 5- cents from a week ago. >> the pleasanton preschool, where a teacher was accused of duct-taping a student who refused to take a nap, has now re-opened.. kron4's will tran was at centerpoint christian school this morning. premises is video this event was so shocking that it was the school debt imposed a four day shutdown of some of the teachers can go through an inten

kron4 dan kerman sense of the drop is linked to directly a ballot measure that was passed and the laston 30 stop this from happening and it will not fix everything. it should stop things from getting worse. >> last year 20,000 teachers received the preliminary pink slip. this year is less than 3000. more of these teachers will not be laid off every hired. most of them will know whether or not they will be laid off or if they will be able to return. >> teachers state that california remains 49 in the state when they determine the funding. they hope that this will improve as the economy improves. >> dan kerman kron 4 news. >> here is a breakdown by school districts. san francisco unified cut cut 185 jobs. oakland unified could cut 65 administrators. redwood city will have eight certify positions that may be eliminated. in fremont, san jose unified, walnut creek impala out to unify those districts say " no " pink slips have been sent out. >> national news states that just one of the problem after another for the carnival cruise lines. the conable legend is the lead issue to have troubles

think the thieves knew this was an undercover police car and that they would find an assault weapon dan kerman kron 4 news. >> jacqueline: still clear skies. 41 in novato. clear skies right well as we just saw. this fightewider view with all the way on the west coast. impacting us tomorrow and it will bring us rain. by noon, the increase with the rainfall for the north bay. and for the 7:00 hour, widespread north-moderate. and by 9:00 p.m., also widespread for the entire bay. towards oakland, hayward, san francisco, the peninsula. with a lot of more rain fall, coming up. >> pam: ahead at eight. prepare to see a san francisco landmark. like never before. when the bay bridge will turn into a spectacular light display. plus: a new sinkhole opens up in florida. just miles from a deadly sinkhole that swallowed a man sleeping in his bed. and: outrage after a nurse refuses to give a dying elderly woman c-p-r. the dramatic 9-1-1 call. ♪ roundup ♪ i want a weed free season, that's how i roll ♪ ♪ so i reach for roundup extended control ♪ ♪ with the all-new, no pump, one-touch wand ♪ ♪ it kills weeds dea

dan kerman, kron 4. >> we are just 70 days this year's bay to breakers and kron 4 is proud to be partancisco event. we'll bring you the race from start to finish and all of the crazy costumes in between. bay to breakers is happening -- sunday, may 19th. >> coming up the cardinals are still gathering at the vatican. >> 115 cardinals from all over the world are gathering in vatican city over the weekend to prepare for next week's conclave. today workers installed the symbolic chimney on the roof of the sistine chapel. they also installed two stoves. one to burn the ballots after the cardinals vote. and the other to release either white or black smoke. white smoke indicates a new pope has been selected. while black means that the search still continues. the vatican also released the schedule for the week. but as cnn's ben wederman explains. finding a new pope may take longer than before. >> the expectation is going to take longer than 2005. in 2005 it was only 24 hours of this could take at least three days. >> on tuesday the 115 cardinals will move into the santa marta residence inside

but as kron 4's dan kerman tells us. that does *not mean the case is going away. >> reporter: the d.a. could be dropping their case but that does not mean that we're dropping our case. >> this attorney is representing the family of a special needs >> when you have a child with special needs they have and to need extra compassion, extra attention. when i found out that there was abuse, and a toxic environment it was devastating. i feel like a little piece of meat diet when i heard about this. >> reporter: the abuse allegations from a handful of teachers aides. he felt as if a part of pam -- died --. part of it -- him died --. >> it feels as if our children are being victimized by not getting the justice they deserve. it does not mean that this ian abuse did not happen. >> there were abuses such as being kicked and food shop in their face. they are even lying dead or line now with food and -- shoved in their face. the to the teachers' aides are lying now or then. >> they believe that the journey is over and she is innocent

tonight- kron 4's dan kerman shows us what it looks like at this stage of construction. >> reporter: in just one year this will be the new site. >> electricians for in the field lights and and to use your imagination to see what it is going to look like. it has really come a long way. >> the tour. >> you can see the conduit, this deal, machine all of it is in here. all of it with the exception of the scoreboard is not that far behind us. >> is also posted with sustainability. >> we of a enough solar panels to be solar powered by this son. there will also be unique amenities. this patio on the club level will allow people to stand up and cheer. >> football is meant to be played and what a better place than here in santa clara it is gorgeous. i think that this is so indicative of the area. thousands of people are working on this it is 35 percent completion. they are on schedule for opening in 2013. >> pam: one person is now charged. in that bizzare case involving the stolen yacht that ultimately ran aground in pacifica. leslie gardner is accused of theft and vandalism two other people,

kron fours dan kerman said down with gavin new some today and has the report. >> it has been nine yearsnses to same-sex couples. of those marriages and eventually were ruled illegal. many credit new some with getting the ball rolling on merit equality. >> we stressed people imagination about what is awful. michelangelo said better than anyone the biggest risk in live is not that we came to hide and missed it but we ain't too low and reach it. >> the debate is not good enough. it would have achieved their quality and full rights. >> this is a team effort. with mayors equality on the doorstep of the u.s. supreme court he credits same-sex couples, politicians, and attorneys despite setbacks to refuse to give up. >> this is a testament to the old adage that dr. king framed. if you want to change things you have to do things you cannot hold dance hold a candlelight vigil and talk about the way things should be. if there's anything we did in 2004 we helped put a human face on the issue. it was not a legal brief that was being introduced to the court it was about discrimination in the abstract

kron 4's dan kerman shows us how the new stadium is quickly coming along.r this will be the sand and cisco 49ers new home. this is the list handy on the club level will allow fans to come out stand up and cheer on the niners. the stadium is going to be so perfect for the area. over a thousand dealer working on this stadium. they're on schedule for opening in 2014. from this year's bay to to be part of this san of the crazy costumes inbayto breakers is happening you can't move the tv there. yuh-huh. we have a wireless receiver. listen. back in my day, there was no u-verse wireless receiver that let you move the tv away from the tv outlet. we can move it to the kitchen, the patio, the closet and almost anywhere. why would you want a tv in the closet? [ both laugh ] ♪ [ fancy voice ] brilliant idea, darling. ♪ [ female announcer ] the wireless receiver. get u-verse tv for just $19 a month for 1 year when you bundle tv and internet. rethink possible. [ humming ] [ babbling ] the cheerios bandit got you again? [ both laugh ] ♪ the one and only, cheerios ♪ the on

as kron 4's dan kerman tells us. bridge will be shifting to all electronic tolls in less than two weeks. >> reporter: on wednesday, march 27th that they will be replaced with an electronic system. >> we will be live by the morning commute. >> the spokesperson, mary curry says that this will save the cash strapped district a lot of money. >> we anticipate a $60 million per savings in eight years. >> going forward there are four different methods of payment. you can use fastrack. ward's said of the license plate account and pre-pay at 150 different kiosks or do nothing and a bill will be sent to your home. the bridge district wants to lane number 24 car pool and the speed that you go through will also change. right now the speed is 5 m.p.h. once the electronic takes place the speed will increase to 25 m.p.h. at the golden gate, kron 4. >> pam: with the switch to electronic toll taking, 28 toll takers will be layed off. 9 of whom have been with the bridge district for some time. tonight on kron4 news at six. we'll hear

kron 4's dan kerman talked to the couple about the upcoming hearing and what they think their role has >> for the last 4 years kris been front and center in the fight for same sex marriage as one of the two same sex couples who filed suit to overturn prop 8 the berkeley case would make its way to with oral arguments just days away they are more soon be able to tie the knot give them a greater sense of stability, but they say the impacts of a favorable ruling from the u.s. supreme court will go far beyond themselves some see these two as role models, but they dismiss that, and say they simply are doing what anyone and everyone should do, fight >> coming up on kron 4 news weekend.it's not looking much like spring in some areas as winter weather slams several states. we'll show you the snowy conditions. but first, let's take a live look outside from mount tam. let's check in with forecast. in fatal this real-life first intense there are it is warming up. we will feel that onshore breeze can. your next chance of rain will be mid-week by wednesday. but stick to locate your 7 day around ave.

kron fours dan kerman the latest. >> working to clean up the repair homes tuesday impacted by last wednesday'sr main break near 15th avenue. >> home 7 red tag because of the flood and soaked soil has washed away undermining the structure and safety of the home. >> we have little boys in our home and nothing major so far--a little bovoid. >> we could see the sloping of the house there are cracks and doors that cannot open. we lost a room downstairs in the bathroom. >> there was always a gap between the two house and has gotten bigger it appears as if the house is leaning which causes us to worry. >> this lady is concerned with the coming rain. the san francisco water department says they did not expect additional problems. >> this rain is not expect to have such a quantity that it would be detrimental to the neighborhood. >> the san francisco water department plans to inspect the homes over the next several months to see what happens when the saturated soil dries and how that impacts the integrity of the home. what we do know is the three red tag homes the people will not be allowed to return h

dan kerman, kron 4. >> reporter: it is all about the battle of the bay at at&t park. giants vs.irst opening pitch. gabe slate tech report this first solar powered airplane at moffett field is being shown off. this is the first is being seen in america. >> this is the first that it is able to flight day and night without any feel only solar power. >> state to in, will stop flying -- with only solar power. state to make. with nonstop flying with only solar power. >> jacqueline: the satellite and radar showing that it is pressing to the north and to the east. there is a one day break before it makes its way to the coast. 2 mar 0 it will be mostly clear with the temperatures in the '70s tomorrow --. '70s in vallejo. and redwood city and san jose and as we go towards a saturday cooler. half saturday late morning rainfall will return for most of the bay area. widespread but light. a bit of a break for the evening but the rainfall will return saturday towards easter sunday. taper off sunday. a look at your extended forecast. with showers returning for the weekends. we could see lingeri

kron fours dan kerman looks at what clinton had said. >> i support marriage or lesbian and gay couples. i supported personally and as a matter of policy law. >> former secretary of state's hillary clinton joined a list of politicians to come out in support of same-sex marriage. >> a few years ago bill and i celebrated as our own daughter mary the love of her life. i wish every parent that same joy. >> to deny the opportunity to any of our daughters and sons solely on the basis of who they are and who they love is to deny them the chance to live up to their own god-given potential. >> clinton jointer of the former president bill clinton, and president barack obamas and a host of conservative who previously opposed same-sex marriage and now support it. >> public opinion has also turned in favor. the question remains what, if any impact would this have on the supreme court question are being duly nice to constitutional law of the universe burst in san franciscuniversity of san franc. >> the public at large will begin to support the extension rides. >> i think that plays an informal role i