. >> it's the end of the road for deandre brackensick. >>> welcome back to the ktvu channel 2 morningews. it's 4:52. take a look at this. it's a rescue of a teenager after he got stranded on rocks. rough waves and rocks out there it was diners at the cliff house that were 9 ones to notify authorities. rescue crews had to use a long board to get the boy out and to shore. he had to be taken to the hospital but not seriously injured. >>> experienced sky diver is dead. the owner of the lo dive parachute center said the first parachute opened but the back apodi not open. he has not been identified but friends say the map is -- 9 the man is around 70 years old and has thousands of jumps under his belt. >>> ghost ship that floated all the way from japan is resting at the bottom of the ocean. it broke loose during a japanese tsunami and has been floating across the pacific ocean sense. there were fears the boat would become a hazard to other ships trying to navigate through that area. >>> it's the end of the line for deandre brackensick. he was sent home last night despite already knowing the

it's the end of the line for san jose's deandre brackensick on "american idol." >> deandre. >> the oakve high school senior was sent home last night. coming up we'll talk live with deandre about his future plans. >>> tonight is the unofficial home opener for the oakland a's. we're getting into the mood! we're in the coliseum, look at this. that's my seat looking out. that's this morning, the crews are out there too. they're getting ready for the 7:00 first pitch at the coliseum. this is the unofficial home opener for the a's because they really open the season last week in japan. this game here. they split two games with the seattle mariners. now the mariners and the a's are in oakland, they're going to finish up their four-game series. tonight the a's brandon mccarthy will face the mariners jason vargas. and the giants and the kids are getting ready to open their season in arizona. tim lanes scum will be on the mound against ian kennedy and the diamondbacks at 4:10 this afternoon. you can actually watch the game for free inside at&t park. the gates will open at 3:00. they'll have spec

. >> american idol dream is over for san jose deandre brackensick.t he still has to look forward to despite being voted off the show. >> good morning, northbound and southbound 101 still looking good at marin valley. we'll tell you more. only $79.99 for a lucid by lg ? i can get a smartphone with verizon 4g lte ? it'd be so easy to check facebook, send emails. and the screen is easier to read in sunlight ! the universe is practically telling me to get a smartphone. it's like, "lisa, it'd be super cool if you got a smartphone. also, i like your outfit." thanks universe, let's get me a lucid. come in and say hello to your new, easy to use smartphone. the lucid by lg for only $79.99. verizon. >>> good morning. clear skies. temperatures cold though. frost advisory out until 8:00 a.m.. temperatures a little warmer. 50s and 60s. >>> here's a quick look at the top stories we are following for you right now. homicide investigators are still searching for clues into a fatal shooting in fremont. shots were reported on central avenue. >>> for the first time in

. >>> coming up san jose native deandre brackensick is back home and being honored by the city. yesterday the oak grove high school senior was serenaded by the glee club at san jose city hall. he made to the top eight before being eliminated. >> knowing how big it is or small it is it's just doing what you love today. i love that and i want to recognize that everywhere i go. >> brackensick also received accommodation from san jose mayor chuck reid. and it is getting down to the wire. you can watch the final six american idol finalists perform right here ktvu channel 2 tonight at 8:00. then tomorrow night catch the results show and see who is next to be sent home. >>> we are following developing news. a gruesome discovery on the sonoma coast. what has sheriffs deputies guarding a plot of land and waiting for daylight. >>> a positive test for mad cow disease. the actions taken by a foreign country overnight that has many farmers concerned.

. >> the american idol dream is over for deandre brackensick. what is next for the singer after being voted off the show. >> good morning, right now traffic is looking good expect for some slow traffic in the east bay. we'll tell you what is clouding. [ male announcer ] a car is either luxury or it isn't. if you want a luxury car with a standard power moonroof, your options are going to be limited. ♪ if you want standard leather-trimmed seats, you're going to have even fewer. ♪ and if you want standard keyless access, then your choice is obvious. the lexus es. it's complete luxury in a class full of compromises. see your lexus dealer. >>> good morning, to you. here's a quick look at some of the top stories we are following for you. police in fremont investigating a homicide this morning. a man was shot about 11:00 last night. he passed away on the way to the hospital. so far no arrests have been made. >> for the first time in three days students returned to oikos university in oakland. school closed on monday after a gunman walked on to the camp

reporter: american idol said good-bye to season 11 hair flipping high note reaching hopeful deandre brackensickg down the feel to seven. mazingly we found someone who -- amazingly we found someone who may be more upset about this unanimous deandre himself, jeff stoltz of the fox show the finder. >> there's no way that kid should have been let go. j-lo, i got to be honest, she was sending some mixed messages like this is my guy, audience, america, vote for him and she has a chance to save him and doesn't. >> reporter: although jennifer lopez did admit she was just outvoted when it came to saving this once wildcard pick. >> are you saying you voted to save and the other two didn't? >> yes. that's what i'm saying. >> it was kind of tough that jennifer kind of wanted to save me, too but i understood because you can't save every time. >> reporter: other musical highlights of the night, the world premier of jennifer's video dance again and at least jeff was glad he was there for that. >> i felt a little weird sitting next to her boyfriend because i felt like i shouldn't look at it and then i kept goi

. >>> the city of san jose is celebrating deandre brackensick with song.native and american idol finalists was serenaded by his high school glee club. the celebration was to honor brackensick's accomplishments on american idol. he did make it to the top eight. >> thank you to everybody. thank you for all the support from my hometown. it really means the world to me coming back here and getting all that love. >> brackensick also received accommodation from san jose mayor chuck reid. this summer he will head out on tour with the other top ten finalists. you can watch all six perform right here tonight at 8:00. then tomorrow night catch the results show and see who is the next to be sent home. >>> time now 5:56. now we get to watch sal. he knows about your commute. sal. >> dave and pam, good morning. once again we are off to a nice start on this wednesday. not a big deal for the commute in the south bay as we go to 288. so far very nice drive driving into the west valley. and it looks good driving in from 680. it should be an easy drive. >> thank you. >>> a m

he was sent home last night, and this morning deandre brackensick joining us just to tell us about hisu. good to see you. >> good morning, allison. how are you? >> i'm doing well. can i say on a personal note, my three daughters and me last night, we were like, no, not deandre! how did you feel? it must have been a wild ride. >> it was. it was tough. i just really wanted just to be happy about my accomplishments i did make, rather than look on something i didn't do. i'm just proud in the end. i'm proud of what i have done. >> you seem to be composed standing there. i think you were given your little sister like the eye, like it's okay, don't cry, i'm fine. how do you stand there and get ma much confidence? you're still a very young man. >> yeah, and i think idol and the whole experience, the judges, my idol family, gave me this confidence and this feeling of just being myself that i just never had before. >> right. >> you know, just looking back on what i have done, there's really no reason to be sad. there's no reason to cry. i made it. even making it this far is great. i made it on t

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. >>> san jose native deandre brackensick hopes to sing his way to another week on "american idol." ♪irst of the 8 finalists to single it was 80s night on "american idol," and the judges seemed to love brackensick's performance. he sang the song, i like it! tonight we're going to friend out who made the cut and who will be kicked off the show. you can see "american idol" here on ktvu channel 2, beginning at 8:00, and then you can catch the eliminated contestant live tomorrow morning right here with us on mornings on 2. >> talk to that person. and they always handle it so well. >> very cool. >> all right. a peninsula house fire took the lives of a 93-year-old man and his great granison. how a youth football team is now coming to the aid of the victim's family. also, it's a commercial that features a major music star, why burger king is saying i'm sorry to this new commercial. oh. oh look the lion is out! no mommy no! don't worry honey, it only works on checks. deposit checks from your smartphone with chase quickdeposit. just snap a picture, hit send and done. take a step forward and ch

san jose teenager deandre brackensick was voted off the competition earlier this month.ol tune uniform will be recognized for his achievements tomorrow at the eastridge mall. some san jose kick members will present him with a commendation from the city. the celebration begins at noon. >>> your time is 8:58. and ktvu mornings on 2 continues at 9 a.m. with the new action protestors are taking in the east bay this weekend. and cal state faculty could be getting ready to go on strike. the key vote just made and when the results will be announced. and our live look from san francisco, as the demolition of doyle drive continues. we'll get an update on the progress. . >>> nearly half of doyle drive is now gone. we'll take you to the demolition, live as it happens, coming up in a live report. >>> a kitchen fire leaves an east bay woman unconscious. what happened just before the flames spread out of control. >>> and the driver arrested following the hit and run crash, all caught on camera. those stories and more, right now on ktvu mornings on 2. . >>> good morning, everyone. than