that is where we find ella sogomonian. >> reporter: i'm here on 12th st.nformation officer is here to my left. he is going to be letting people know inside the center the identities of the nine victims of that fire that have been pronounced to be deceased. they were taken to a hospital and have been identified. they are slowly but surely letting those family members know the identities. they say they're still about 50 people inside that have been coming and going throughout the day looking for whatever answers they can get. oakland pd mentioned that the center him him him has been crucial in getting this information to the public, still waiting for answers. they confirmed several dozen survivors that were found alive in the area. that was good news for others. there are so many families that had the fly out from different cities and states to try to get whatever latest information they could. the city of oakland is going to be accommodating those people for at least one night in a free hotel. the pi oh just let us know they will be accommodating them as lo

live in berkeley ella sogomonian kron 4 news.twood family became one in two hundred million when they welcomed triplet baby girls on november fourth. and this morning, they're all finally together at home. the babies were born about two months pre-maturely. doctors were forced to perform an emergency c-section. the family already has two daughters in addition to the triplets. but this process was very different from the others. the parents are getting used to their family growing from four to seven. their father also says things are actually a little easier now. no longer having to make those daily rips back and forth to the hospital. coming up next. a devasting fire in oakland that claimed the lives of 36. next, we take a closer look back at the east bay tragedy. live look outside. san mateo bridge. for the weekend: it's free hugs at midnight in san francisco. check out the 8th annual hug- train to raise spirits and awareness for mental health isues. >> rebecca: we receive some of the trickle to as the north bay that a severed c

live in the newsroom ella sogomonian kron 4 news. >> vicki:tonight a memorial is set up at the scene of a deadly christmas day crash. 14-year-old boy. it happened just before 12-30 christmas morning. 25-year-old jessica zamora is suspected of being under the influence. police say she crossed the meian divider by the intersection of snell avenue and capitol expressway. her car collided head on with a silver lexus.carrying a family of three. including the 14 year old. >> grant: on her and then had been not with the collection you see in court here the 27 year- old arrested and then the police showed up this is friday in suburban cincinnati ohio. twice the legal limit and police say that she admitted handing her five year-old a city cup filled with wind and the back seat as the officer walked up approached the car window here now with that 911 col. >> reporter: it was all over the road they just missed to head-on collisions. remarkable no one was hurt and floyd faces charges including in danger in children driving under the influence. she is free on bond. zamora and the teenager were bo

kron 4's ella sogomonian is live at the scene where federal investigators are working into the night for an answer. ella what do we know so far? right now investigators continue to examine all electrical devices in the room they believe the fire first erupted by digitally mapping the warehouse. >> reporter:36 lives perished in the oakland warehouse fire that served as sanctuary for bay area artists. those who have lost a loved one continue to visit this site for themselves. bob lapine traveled from utah. he lost his son edmond lapine in the fire. bob lapine, lost son to fire "we just wanted to come and get closure ourselves just to see and i wanted to have memories." now that all victims have been identified the complete focus of the investigation has shifted to a question that lingers - what started this fatal fire? a refridgerator first suspected to have been a cause was ruled out. jill snyder, atf san francisco field supervisor "the forensic mapping team have several mapping systems that allow to thoroughly document the scene and then make a diagram." now the bureau of alcohol toba

ella sogomonian is live. >> probably the biggest challenge is people love to come back and check when their table will be ready. >> reporter: inside, the wait time hovers around 1 hour this holiday weekend in which the first day of hanukkah and christmas eve overlap. houser says that's partly the pony. >> they're coming to be around each other while they wait. the situate part of the tradition. >> reporter: and it sure beats wait fogger a delayed flight. >> we were the lucky recipients of a notice that our flight overseas that was supposed to leave at 6 was delayed for 3 and a half ours. so my wife said let's go to saul's. >> reporter: they can enjoy latkes inside a tent accompanied by music and dance. the holidays are no exception to receiver -- inside a tent. >> it's a tradition for people who come here that have nowhere to go or who want to celebrate hanukkah. >> reporter: ella sogomo initiation an, kron 4 news. >>> pro bowl raiders quarterback derek karr is out indefinitely after fracturing his right fibula. the injury he had sucked the life out of the raiders sideline and left si

in oakland ella sogomonian kron 4 news. >> pam:a man was found fatally stabbed in a popular area of san francisco. according to police. this is video of the scene. courtesy of our helicopter partnership with a-b-c seven. it happened around three- this afternoon, near 18th and diamond streets in the citys castro district. when they arrived. police found a man with a knife. sticking out of his chest. the unidentified victim was pronouced dead at the scene. officers have not yet determined whether a suspect was involved or whether the wounds were self- inflicted. new tonight at ten: president-elect donald trump will officially announce tomorrow his choice for secretary of state. according to the trump transition team -- it will be exxon- mobile ceo rex tillerson. already tillerson's ties to russia are being questioned. and tonight -- democratic and republican lawmakers are calling for an investigation into the hacking. allegedly directed by russia during the u.s. election. that's even though the president- elect is rejecting any suggestion of russian influence. reporter sunlen serafaty has

kron 4's ella sogomonian is live outside the russian consulate in san francisco ella what have you seen so far? >> reporter:live we've seen russian diplomats come and go from the consulate all afternoon but none have made any comment about the president's orders. i met with the media spokesperson inside the consulate last week who said would be available for questions but tonight it seems to be a different story. pkg i ask to speak with the russian consulates' spokesperson i met with inside last week only to be denied and instructed to call him instead but all day no answer or voicemail option. thursday san francisco's russian diplomats kept to themselves after an order from president obama for 35 consulate members to leave the country and take their families with them. "no comment." the orders are a direct reponse to obama believing russian operatives hacked the u.s. presidential election. but some members of the russian community aren't convinced. "i'm not sure what the truth is. one side says one thin the other side says another so it's up to the person to make up their own mind." ol

. >> reporter:kron 4's ella sogomonian is there live. ella why did first responders feel the need to do this? >> reporter:we've seen first hand the effect the fire has had on people across the bay area but it's easy to forget that first responders who were here and investigating also need time to heal. >> reporter:scottish bag pipes led the procession of oakland and alameda county law enforcement members to the ghost ship warehouse. atf special agent jill snyder fr. jayson landeza, chaplain oakland fire department "the firefighters the officers, those who worked on the scene, the red cross want to express our own sympathy and our own connection with those who have lost loved ones." for some it was the first time are back after the deadly fire that claimed the lives of 36 people. >> reporter:officer marco marquez, oakland police department >>:"to kind of wrap things up on days of hard work and dutiful to actually reflect and give some time to really let it sink in." >> reporter:officer marquez explains law enforcement have a duty to fulfil

kron 4's ella sogomonian is live at the fremont hindu temple with the latest on the investigation. >> reporter:temple volunteers who keep the place running are shocked that a place of worship has been broken into repeatedly. >> reporter:the fremont hindu temple is a place of worship and community service. >> reporter:people come to pray and help others in need. >> reporter:but june 17th volunteers surveillence video taking more than was offered. >> reporter:the unknown culprit bags donated money and idols. >> reporter:a few months later volunteers believe the same 20 and most recently on >> reporter: november 28th. >> reporter:in this video more relics are taken. although the price tag on those items is a couple of idols are have an irreplaceable role in their ceremonies. >> reporter:then what seems to be a partner in crime shows up outside to unhinge a generator. >> reporter:and they both take off on bicycles. >> reporter:the hindu temple is now thousand dollars in losses. >> reporter:temple volnteers suspect the burglary may be related to another that happened the same november week

ella sogomonian, kron 4 news. >>> norad is using gps to keep an eye on where santa is. he was seen in rapids city, south dakota, on his way to watertown, south dakota. i haven't been to either spot. he's already delivered 6 million gifts. santa travels 18 hurricane miles per hour to deliver all the presents to children all over the world by christmas morning. 390,000 homes per minute. this tracking began in 1950. ki bet the tracking didn't look that 3d. >> and how does he eat all of those cookies that fast? >> he was looking at me, and i'm like, i can't answer that question. >> he is incredible. he's coming into to our area swrsh very soon. >> it's feeling like christmas here, because it is colder right now. >>> it will feel like knot pole tonight. some mountains getting some snow snowe as well. we had a lot of snow up in the tahoe area. some these ski resort, a foot to 8 inches of fresh powder. if you're heading there, you'll love the skiing conditions. we did have some snow in the san lu krirks a mountain range. southern california, they continue to see some of novel

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kron 4's ella sogomonian met >> reporter: there are two of from memorials one here and one on the opposite corner tables were growing there of asking questions here as a lot more quiet. and want to show you some of the notes you cannot see from here but there's a child's drawing. of planet earth." neighbors tell us a man lived in this warehouse with his wife and three children. and in the last 24 hours that man has taken quite a bit of heat on social media. derick ion almena is the man we're talking about. he is one of those associated with this property. this is picture from his facebook page. of him and his wife micah. saturday he posted on facebook quote. "confirmed. everything i worked so hard for is gone. blessed that my children and micah were at a hotel safe and soundit's as if i have awoken from a dream filled with opulence and hopeto be standing now in poverty of self worth." now, more than 25-hundred people have commented on that one post. most of the comments are bashing almena for caring about his place and his family; and not making any mention of those who died in this fire.

kron 4's ella sogomonian is live at the scene tonight. where friends and family member have been showing up. ella? >> reporter: week later people are still giving condolences living flowers and will wishes. those might and on the victims' and people just curious touched by this devastating fire and all of this as several investigators remain on the scene one week later continuing become the area and where they see where the fire may have erupted in plan or the fire. >> reporter: 2 loss of one continued to visit the warehouse for closure some hanging the memorials along a great fortified by police. and digitally mapping the warehouse. and also checking for any electronic devices on interim they believe the fire erupted. often this electrical component was studied silicon little item. and they will continue this portion of the investigation and will cover poor on monday. >> steve:after the devastating ghost ship fire- one young woman set out to find a memorable photograph of herself and one of the victims- her boyfriend 23-year-old griffin m

kron 4's ella sogomonian is live in berkeley. ella what's the latest on scam? >> reporter: calling appeals heartstrings and it and that a fund for new year's eve. the district attorney's office did confirm that this was a scam. on top of it all make matters worse there telling people the new county food bank. >> reporter: but because on my be difficult tonight we will bring you a list of things to avoid in the becoming the next victim. >> reporter: wrongful death lawsuits in connection with that claimed 36 lives. as well as property manager and it will be necessary before residence prevent >> reporter: tragedy still try to cope with. by christian inspection. and the gas line that requires he genie. victims michela gregory and was a nurse all the happen minute before planes and a loss as angela. to stable condition. sources say fisher was travelling from london to l-a-x when she had a cardiac event. the united airlines crew said their passenger was "unresponsive." we're told the emergency happened about 15-minutes before landing in los angeles. paramedics rushed

kron4's ella sogomonian is live. >> grant: ella? >> reporter:hey, there grant. tsk we just learned that there were two mills in the car. -- males >> reporter: there were a couple of shots. >>technical difficulties >> reporter: people are having to go to extra weight to time because of the shooting. --wait >> reporter: people are worried as to why this is a continuing trend and what is this happening on the freeways. >> reporter: people are curious to see what happened and why am really stunned that this was happening in their own backyard and it continues to worry people. unfortunately, happening more often. >> reporter: we did confirm that there were two male victims and not know the extent of their injuries and condition or their identities. the suspect is still on the loose and we still have to find a who is responsible for this awful incident that has happened on the freeway. until we receive more information this is a great deal of developing and at least we have that update. >> reporter: >> grant:alright, ella. >> grant:the last shooting on 580 in oakland

ella sogomonian joins us live from the newsroom with more. california lawmakers took aim at gun owners as well. there are several new rules that will take effect january first. that includes a new definition of an assault weapon and handgun storage for cops. california gun owners have new guidelines to abide by with the start of the new year. lawmakers passed a package of bills to strengthen the state's tough gun laws. the first bill requires people who own magazines that hold more than 10 rounds to give them up. and buyers purchasing ammunition have to undergo a background check before the sale plus will be barred from buying new weapons that have a device known as a bullet button. scott jackson, bay area firearms training instructor " >> reporter:in addition - the new law closes the bullet button loophole and categorizes th firearms as assault weapons. " " the second bill is an attempt to curb the amount of firearms stolen from officers. in the high profile case - kate steinle fatally was shot at pier 14 of the embarcadero using a gun stole

kron 4's ella sogomonian is live in berkeley with details on this reproted scam and tips that may prevent you from becoming a victim. ella. >> reporter:this sign here in berkeley reads music builds community while that may be true in this scam music was used to target a giving community. , east bay resident rona razza, east bay resident "we have no affiliation whatsoever with the organizers of that concert we were only notified by the da's office." a new year's eve concert has been circulating online claiming proceeds would go to the alameda county community food bank. michael altfest, alameda county community food bank "for someone to take advantage of our community's passion this time of year it's disappointing." advertisements for the event called "i love the 90's" listed artists like kc and jo jo and color me badd as headliners. tickets were priced at more than 100 dollars each online with a vague location only saying it would take place in downton berkeley. joiya mitchell, east bay resident "to hear that someone's getting ripped off and they're saying it's going to a good cause is ev

. >> steve:kron 4's ella sogomonian is live in san francisco where were caught riding on city streets earlier today. ella? it seems uber is breaking loophole by having a driver inside the car at all times. >> reporter:the dmv warns legal action will be taken if uber doesn't stop self driving car tests and get a permit. but thursday this video exclusive to kron 4 news shows the autonomous cars still roaming san francisco city streets near harrison. fulu tuiasosopo, uber passenger >>"see what the law, what the loophole is. if it stands in court then that's fine if not they can't do what the do." >> reporter:uber released about 2 dozen self driving volvos this wednesday for passengers to use. >> reporter:the company moved forward with the tests without a green light from the california department of motor vehicles. state law requires d-m-v approval before testing autonomous vehicles on public roads. >>samuel picazo, uber passenger "it's wrong if we drive without the permission of dmv we'd be in trouble." >> reporter:so far there are twenty companies who have the permit. uber believes it

kron 4's ella sogomonian has the details on this reported scam. to the alameda county community food bank.michael altfest, alameda county community food bank"for someone to take advantage of our community's passion this time of year it's disappointing."advertisements for the event called "i love the 90's" listed artists like kc and jo jo and color me badd as headliners. tickets were priced at more than 100 dollars each online with a vague location only saying it would take place in downton berkeley. joiya mitchell, east bay resident"to hear that someone's getting ripped off and they're saying it's going to a good cause is even worse." the alameda county district attorney confirmed the scam and urgers people who bought tickets fill out a report on their website.adrianna walker, east bay resident"that's disrespectful people should never be treated like that."to avoid becoming the next victim of an online scam the better business bureau suggests to look for a their seal on the site or check the company out on bbb.org then assess the seller's customer

ella sogomonian, kron4.>>> the berkeley humane some us -- society encouraging the gift of giving up at a new home, using a new and creative way to do so, christmas eve and day. berkeley humane elves will deliver a dog or cat right to your doorstep. adoption fees remain the same, deliveries free. the holiday special ended at five this evening. the adoption center manager says this year there have been more homeless pets rescued during christmas than previous years.>> i think part of the idea is the experience of having a gift got a special family member delivered to your door in the excitement of welcoming the animal in with the whole family and for the holidays.>> 15 animals from the berkeley humane society have found a new home this weekend alone.>>> lawrence carnot joins us now with a quick look on how it looks tomorrow and tonight.>> looking good right now. a little cold out there if you're headed out the door christmas eve. right now looks like things are drying out. headed out the door, make sure you grab a jacket, temperatures in the 40s at this time. a couple of clouds and a mix

ella sogomonian >> reporter: they are just starting to set up hf%right now but they have said that allt are going to kt'ñ cthe door are going to go towards fire victims and the families affected by that go ship -- ghost ship warehouse fire. these l3bands banded together a had the 3wñpro's seeds go -- mission. you caring.com has already raise close to half $1 million with the help of a couple of athletic teams. they will be distributing that money along with the mayor's office and the red cross to make sure the families will benefit qwefrom that money. these three bands wanted to cwl come together and go along with the mission. i am joined by andrew oswald, who is with the band the creepers, one of the three performing here tonight. i am going to ask him, andrew, how did you come up with this you together and give this concert tonight?>> i can say that everyone playing tonight as either lost friends or is really close with someone who has lost friends. this weekend goátuñ,has been an unimaginable tragedy. i think our community is trying to find ways to help. this is how we thought we c

kron 4's ella sogomonian spells it out. >> reporter:gun sales in california are on the rise. officials say sales of semi- automatic rifles have more than doubled in the state over the last year. this increase likely due to the new gun control legislation signed by governor jerry brown in july. other features that are soon to be banned have also spiked in purchase rate. including rifles with bullet buttons for the quick swap of ammunition magazines. an estimated one-million- firearms were purchased in california as of december 9th. compared to just over 700- thousand sold in all of last year. ap-ca--california gun sales up california gun sales up ahead of new gun control limits here's a quick look at other new state laws that are set to kick in january first. starting next week. your phone must be mounted on your dash, the center console or in one of the lower corners of the windshield. it cannot be anywhere that would block your view or your airbags. you must use hand free technology, such as voice command or bluetooth. if you have to touch a screen, the new law only allows f

kron 4's ella sogomonian is there tonight. she got a chance to talk to some of the people who showed up. ella. >> reporter:the oakland warehouse fire also deeply affected first repsponders who were both there or aware of the deadly loss. tonight they've come together at the site to pay their respect and cope with the tragedy along with the community. fr. jayson landeza, chaplain oakland fire department >>:"as a prt of our own healing process.begin the healing process for ourselves." 11 so many questions remain. key among them. there is still no word of what caused the deadly ghost ship warehouse fire in oakland a-t-f investigators are no longer out of the scene but they are still working on the case. oakland building inspectors say they are also on the case of checking structures to see if they are up to code. kron4's haaziq madyun reports. okaland city officials say in the wake of the ghost ship warehouse fire, the city's plannng and building department has continued to respond to complaints. as they come in. the building insp