erica a good morning. >>erica: good morning to you james. we are forecasting 90s and less and less spot. since you wouldn't know go because it is pretty mild out there right now. we do have high pressure building into our area and that will continue on at prolonging into the weekend and even as we start the next work week we are talking 90s for some of the warmest areas. futurecast 4 shows and to the 8:00 hour, mostly 60s soap still pretty comfortable when you're heading out to work and school. but at lunchtime at the noon hour will provide '70s for the peninsula. already well into the '80s out merritt livermore valley and for those of you in the south bay as the clock is a motion you will notice into the 3:00 hour your afternoon highs kit will start the system 90s command in livermore valley a morgan hill caught will be in the mid-90s even napa and sonoma get into the mix as well creaking down year highs and east bay danville 94 same goes for san ramon redwood getting that high of 97 as we focus our attention on east bayshore ride looks lik

good morning erica. >>erica: we are waking up to temperatures and 50s and 60s.ly not going to encounter as much drizzle as what we saw yesterday. as we head into the afternoon today could actually be the coldest day of the week. full details on what to expect your 7 day around the bay coming up at 515. >>george: there is construction work finishing up at the nimitz freeway on high street. i don't expect this to last much longer although the construction could be there for another 45 minutes. i don't think we're talking about major delays. >>mark: is live look here from the trade center memorial. these waterfalls are the exact blueprint floor plan of where the world trade center towers once stood. in new york the ceremony it will be taking place. we will follow the latest on that as a less our money's at the pentagon as well as in pennsylvania creek community communities around the bay area are marking 12 years since the attack. in san francisco all fire three fire stations will hold a ceremony. they are encouraging you attend the ceremony at a location seven. th

erica. >> big decision to be made. ann thompson in tokyo for us this morning. >> bring on the squash. >> squash? >> no, bring on baseball. thomas roberts is here with a look at top news including some severe flash flooding out in utah. >> yeah, we're going to talk about that and much more. good morning, guys. good morning, everybody. this dramatic video is out of utah this morning. heavy rains in the town of alpine are causing these severe flash floods. now, residents were forced to evacuate their homes to escape the dangerous and fast-moving waters. other nearby neighborhoods were put on high alert. two separate skpr and dramatic shootings this morning, the first took place in arkansas where a 107-year-old man was killed by s.w.a.t. team officers. the man locked himself inside his bedroom, when the officers busted in on him, he shot at them and they fired back. and a teen in colorado was accidentally shot and killed by her friend after she jumped out of a closet to try to scare him. police arrested the shooter on unre

my question to erica is who was it that ended it? erica, can you hear us? who ended it was it you or him? >> i would say in this situation, it would probably be me. >> so in other words staying friends with him isn't helping him. >> i don't think so. >> no. so, here is the thing, if you were the one who got rid of the person, being friends isn't helping them. and if they were the one that ended it with you a, being fries isn't helping you. >> so the answer is no? >> the answer is until you get to a point where you can genuinely say this is platonic, i don't feel anything and they do too, because really easy to be doing the dumping, you and i should be friends after this. >> difference between being friends and being friendly. >> yeah, friendly -- being friendly is one thing. rarely do you hear the person on the receiving end, who is the one being dumped right now, rarely do you hear that person go, but should we be friends? they are hurting. >> until you're happy, there was a great quote that said something, so much easier to forgive when you're happy, when

well, impossible until erica decided to get jen everything on that page. a job that would normally take months, she did in two weeks. corralling goods and services from more than 60 vendors worth more than $50,000. all of it donated for free. >> it was my goal to have them not pay a dime. i thought to myself these people have already suffered enough. and why not be able to give them a gift? you know? a wonderful gift that both of them will never forget and their families will never forget. >> i think it's amazing the generosity in their hearts and that they're so touched by -- by our story. and that that's -- that -- i guess that, like, people have feelings. >> reporter: so the plan was set. for the last saturday in july. jen and jeff saying their vows under the redwood trees of a nearby park, a marching band leading them back to jen's parents house transformed into something magical. where jen would likely wish time could stand still. >> thank you for coming here to celebrate the marriage of -- >> reporter: but time doesn't, which is why video is so great

>> i never thought about the bamboo but i it that would go perfectly. >> erica, a social worker turned wedding planner thought she would help a little bit on the wedding day. but stumbled on jen's pinterest account and picture after picture of what jen imagined her dream wedding would look like. one that time and money now made impossible. >> so now what we will do with that is -- >> well, impossible until erica decided to get jen everything on that page. a job that would normally take months, she did in two weeks. corralling goods and services from more than 60 vendors, worth more than $50,000. all of it donated for free. >> it was my goal to have them not pay a dime. i thought to myself, these people have already suffered enough. why not be able to give them a gift? you know, a wonderful gift. that both of them will never forget, their families will never forget. >> it is amazing the generosity in their hearts. and that they are so touched by our story. that that's -- people have feelings. >> reporter: so the man was set. for the last saturday in july. jen and jeff saying their vows

is that which a car erica. >>erica: certainly. brace yourself today because yesterday will certainly feel like after today will certainly feel like yesterday. we could climb as much as 10 degrees. we will start with mild temperatures. a lot of us with enough to 60s but satellite and radar shows very few clouds along the coast line. with a band of clouds along the san mateo coastline. but we are already seen signs of them breaking apart so we're looking forward to a clear morning for just about everyone. high pressure will move into place as we move into friday and then it will prolong into the weekend. in fact, saturday shaping up to be the warmest of the week. in fact i would be surprised if we thought some triple digits off. let's focus on futurecast 4. if the kids are walking to school in around 8:00 hour send them out with a light jacket. for us to put the clock into motion, checking out much time you will notice 60s along the coastline. we will keep temperatures along '70s. temperatures already climbing into the 80s. those 80

hi erica.a: the clock for getting a little bit of a break but it should be the coolest of the week. an inland high as approaching 80s. as we head into tomorrow temperatures will climb a little bit to take a look at friday. we are back and 90s for the warmest inland spot. we do have some changes to talk about in your extended forecast three years 7 day around the bay forecast coming up answers 645. the >>george: westbound a backup continues to build but not bad at all your average drive time running at about 12 to 13 minutes. slowest traffic on highway 4. take a look at the westbound a ride. we've had several incidents. and the westbound direction but most recently to accidents at low bridge road that has been jammed traffic all the way back to the end of the freeway. as we continue to have problems on by rep highway. it's not a sick alert. the chp has shut down the road way. it was in fact too big rigs involved in this crash. the 580 ride westbound also heavy this morning. >>mark:moments of sil

a good morning erica. >>erica: good morning to you darya.starting off with sunshine and a few high clouds. temperatures predominately in the '60s. as to put the clock into motion you '70s inside the bay. warmest inland spots are ready approaching the 80s. the a's will really start to sell land. temperatures for today are expected to be a little bit warmer than yesterday. i do want to break down afternoon highs for it started in the south bay all the valley and the act that a high of 84 agreed expect low 70's at downtown san francisco. it's going to be a warm day but temperatures. we will continue with warmer weather as we start the next work week. looks like we will start to see things at 8 $18 or whether his traffic with a torch. >>george: could morning erica and good morning to you. better conditions compared to tuesday and wednesday. we have been hot spot free until now. the traffic was slowed when we had a stall but we recovered from that. golden gate bridge southbound 11 is good with no delays. >>catherine: >>james: we are also followin

i'm lester holt. >> i'm erica hill. thomas roberts is here this morning in for jenna and dylan dreyer is out in boulder covering the floods. you are back and nice to have you back. >> back for a full weekend while i was on vacation last weekend. >> a well-deserved vacation. >> thank you. filling in and topsy-turvy and things are back to normal. >> all is right with the world. >> i'm back to sleep deprived! something i know well. lot to cover on this saturday morning. >>> we beginning in colorado. devastating scene out there where some neighborhoods are under water and others simply cut off from the rest of the area because the roads are impassible. or washed out. >> in some cases, just gone. here is the latest for you this morning. at least four people are confirmed dead. now, there is concern that number could rise. 181 people still unaccounted for in boulder county but official there do caution, this does not mean those people are missing. what it means, in most cases, no one has been able to contact them. of course,

here's erica. >>erica: it's an easy ride out there. nikon--not my turn in a hot spots. no surprise but the majority of that traffic is coming from the eastern freeway so the volume is up here and it's a lot slower coming from the shore freeway. the san mateo bridge looking good on this friday morning. you'll see traffic on the right hand of your screen. westbound highway for looking pretty good. picking up a little bit of slowing westbound. this is coming off the ball to my past. the start to see the yellow buildup so speed's they're averaging 40 mi. an hour. >>james: 420 is the time. >> aaron alexis looked into a bathroom in the navy yard with a small back apparently containing a disassembled a shotgun sawed-off at both ends. he quickly put together a re-emerged fire immediately and randomly. he's believed to have gone up floor by floor firing with no pattern. nothing to indicate he was targeting specific people. surveillance video shows a reaching into his pocket to get more shotgun shells. and went out of ammunition he began firing a beretta handgun taken from a secu

we have erica with a look at that. >>erica: it is windy out there. we are starting off we do have clear skies and cooler temperatures and to point to be another cold day in the bay area. a sunny one of the temperatures still mountain view as 7476 degrees and santa clara. not that many sixties out there. the effect may be walnut creek climbs to 80. downtown san francisco today at the 70 degree mark. we have a high fire danger. we could see went out and out of 15 to 25 mi. per hour. as of right now the winds are still approaching so they still have that onshore component. here is a look at your satellite and radar parade again clear skies. high pressure will start to build than friday at with that we will see what temperatures into the weekend. we are tracking a system that is going to drop down from the pacific northwest which will really increase our potential for some rain. clifford again we do have unsettled weather within the next seven days. of course we will continue to monitor that as we get closer to it. i do want to take a look at. for those

here's erica with your forecast. >>erica: the morning. that's right.we are working to very little fog. whenever we do have is centered around half moon bay. if clear skies as you start out your wednesday morning. temperatures right now mostly in the upper 50s low 60s. if today is all about temperatures so i want to talk about your afternoon highs. you will notice. warmer weather certainly in the east bay and 1 spots. smith looks like the chance is increasing for the rest of the bay area especially for the east bay shoreline. rain is relatively short- lived however. we will continue to see quiet conditions as fall or rise on sunday. expect temperatures to be a round seasonal as this are the next workweek. . great time to leave your house on this wednesday morning. to to live with pitcher approach to the bay bridge toll plaza. we are seen the increase and the of volume. the san mateo bridge is moving its moseley and both directions on highway 92. your drive time currently just 12 minutes across the span. traffic maps show northbound when no one is an eas

good morning to you, erica. the white house sent this resolution over to congress requesting authorization for military action against syria. it's short, only about a page and a paragraph long, but it represents a huge political gamble for president obama. if congress votes no, he risks looking weak on the world stage. after he spent a week building his case for a military strike against syria, a striking reversal from the commander in chief. >> i will seek authorization for the use of force from the american people's representatives in congress. >> hours later the white house released the formal resolution asking congress for approval saying it would send a clear message of resolve. but some say president obama and future presidents could pay a price for the political 180. >> we're already hearing from some members of congress that he's weakened the power of the presidency. >> just a day earlier the president and secretary of state john kerry indicated military action against syria was imminent. navy warships w

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here's erica.rag about how easy it was the traffic-covered traffic this morning the maitre rain lights are still on judgment from this live shot he would be able to tell. it contains a pretty easy ride as you searcher way i've of foster city. southbound 101. a little befog may slow you down and have the check-in with the chp and we have no accident to report. even on the freeways and it's looking good. is still above its low westbound 580 approaching. south face of we have seen some significant improvement for interstate 280 and would likely earn scene of the lanes for you folks using muni are caltran this morning. >>mark: the u.s. has passed the-just the u.s. house has passed a controversial bill to cut nearly $4 billion a year from food stamps. the legislation would cut benefits for able-bodied adults without children. states would have to put new work requirements in place for food statement recipient and test applicants for drug street right now more than 47 million people received food stamps.

erica? >> dylan, thanks. >>> turning now to the latest chapter for amanda knox, accused of killing her british roommate in italy. tomorrow she faces yet another battle in court. chapman bell is live in florence this morning with a preview. chapman, good morning. >> reporter: good morning, erica. it was about two years ago when amanda knox was acquitted in perugia, italy. it seemed like her legal troubles were over. tomorrow a new case gets under way for her and her former boyfriend in italy, this time in a different city with new prosecutors. she and her co-accused won't even be in court here tomorrow. it was a criminal trial that captivated the world. amanda knox and her former italian boyfriend raffaele sollecito charged with the murder of meredith kercher. the four spent almost four years in italy, held behind bars before their trial began. they were convicted of murder and sexual assault in 2009 and sentenced to a quarter century in prison. she was freed on appeal in the same court almos

erica? >> peter alexander at the white house this morning, thanks. >>> many americans are worried about striking syria for fear it could expand into a wider conflict. now, word that the pentagon could be increasing the target if it's given the go ahead for a strike. jim picks up that part of the story. >> reporter: as president obama prepares this weekend to try to win support from congress and the american people for missile strikes against syria, he ordered the military to come up with other options, to hit harder than originally planned. they want to use long range bombers. b-2 stealth bombers flown all the way from missouri. b-52s from louisiana and b-1 bombers. all able to launch cruise missiles or gps guided bombs from long range, well outside syria's antiaircraft defenses. the u.s. military has been ordered to come up with a longer list of targets. sending a tougher message to president bashir al assad, sitting on more than 1,000 tons of chemical weapons. >> though he used more chemic

but the more on the forecast with erica.ely going to be warmer than where we were yesterday. take a look at 12. '70s for the coastline. the peninsula well over into the '80s for the livermore valley. the south bay and places like santa rosa. as to put the clock and the motion approaching your afternoon highs. 90s will start to fill land. we expect low to mid 90's for the ballet. -- valley. if you're having to bodega bay we're forecasting a 70 degree afternoon. it would be nice along the beaches and very hot inland. for the weekend excessive heat continues with the potential of triple digits. take a look at sunday. we have hunter degree readings in the forecast. temperatures in the upper 80s inside the bay. we will continue with warmer than average temperatures as we start the next work week but if you want the relief for the cooler weather beer back to normal temperatures as we head into wednesday or thursday. j.j. >>george: we may see some slow go back up at the toll plaza but all of the lanes are open now. as there are on

erica? >>erica: good morning to you george.ar skies but cold temperatures on this thursday morning. santa rosa at 47 degrees. even '40's out of vallejo. the warming will occur relatively early. we have sun shined bright skies. look like sixties will remain in san francisco. but the rest of the bay area will warm-up. today is slated to be the warmest of the week because afternoon highs could reach as high as a '90s and the inland spots. 82 degrees in mountain view. i think we will see some nineties for the san ramon valley. the delta up 3 to 83 degrees in vallejo and upper 70's in richmond. upper 70's for downtown san francisco. at 79 degrees in san mateo and 84 in a bottle. friday could see some evening showers east of the golden gate bridge. saturday some of the models show that a chance for rain it could increase. temperatures can also cool. scattered showers along the coastline and for the peninsula. in response probably will see any rain but as cooler conditions and cloudy skies for those of you in the santa clara valley. a

here is erica.>erica: slower than usual traffic but we do have some areas of low clouds right now. we do have some areas of having missed and drizzle. because of cloud cover it feels a little bit muddy. clouds are pretty thick round sfo and as a result we have some delays now averaging 69 minutes. fog trochophore shows we are dealing with extensive clout. but a lot of those low clouds have worked their way inland. by the noon hour will show some sunshine for the delta and this is for the south bay. it will take a while for some of those clouds to clear. don't be surprised if you don't see in the sunshine whatsoever if you're close to half moon bay are pacifica. bring it down in afternoon highs because we. temperatures as much as seven degrees cooler to worry should be for this time of year. tomorrow shaping up to be the warmest day of the week. temperatures will start to level off hovering right around where we should be for this time of year as we transition into next week. >>darya: with a series o

lester and erica?i think those are billboards, how i would describe them. >>> in just three days the video game "grand theft auto 5" has pulled in more than $1 billion in sales. a highly an tis pated sequel. >> with its very violent scenes and adult schemes, should kids be playing. >> reporter: the gaming world sped into new territory this week with the latest installment of the "grand theft auto" raking in a record $1 billion. >> this is the first grand theft auto in a few years. >> the notoriously violent adventure fans can't get enough of. >> when did you get it? tuesday. >> the same day it came out. >> it's like playing a 40-hour-long crime movie, sex drugs and rock and roll, baby. >> gamers are sharing virtual high fives, tips and strategies on youtube. >> how to start an illegal street race. >> reporter: one gaming editor played for 38 hours straight and said there are new twists along with the violence the game is known for. >> things could get really messy. >> it's a very over-the-top, very car

>>erica: here's a look at current conditions. san francisco at 58 degrees. we have some low clouds even for the east bay inland spot for it looks like that will clear into the early afternoon livermore and have 86 degrees. plenty of sunshine expected with temperatures and below to mid-70s. san francisco getting pretty close to 70 degrees. 86 expected and out of. expect an increase in cloud cover. those clouds will roll back into the skyline and looks like temperatures drop down into the upper 50s low 60s. books like it won't be too windy by later on tonight. their extended forecast a 7 day around the we will see sworn into a pretty dense fog. by friday, some of the models are showing a few raindrops. that's just something we will continue to monitor. as for traffic around the bay area the great time to start to ride. i really want to shote traffic just passed a metering lights. back to the rundown here's a live look at the san mateo bridge. southbound 101 the golden gate bridge fog about to baddie and however it will continue to roll land for the next couple

erica. and i would like to thank our friends at sfgtv. madam clerk please read the announcements. >> the clerk: please turn off all cell phones. >> please read item no. 1. >> would you like me to call items 1 and 2 together. >> yes. >> item 1. item 130762: memorandum of understanding, amendment no. 5 - san francisco police officers' association units p-1 7 p-2aa]1307621.sponsor: mayorordinance adopting and implementing amendment no. 5 to the 2007-2015 memorandum of understanding between the city and county of san francisco and the san francisco police officers' association units p-1 7 p-2aa by implementing specified terms and conditions of employment for fys 2013-2014, 2014-2015, 2015-2016, 2016-2017, and 2017-2018. 7/23/13; assigned under 30 day rule to the government audit and oversight committee.the chair will entertain a motion to refer this item to the full board as a committee report for consideration on september 17,

here's erica with your wednesday forecast. >>erica: good morning. we do have windy conditions.this afternoon we will have concern for america's cup yet again. look at your day planner. temperatures will be and the mid to upper 50s. perhaps if you will '60s by 8:00 this morning. make sure the kids have a jacket. into the afternoon by lunchtime, high clouds with when starting to pick up by 3:00 today temperatures only ranging from the low 60s cosi to go 70's and lead. today could definitely be the coolest of the week. satellite's radar shows clear skies here in the bay area with a lot of high clouds shooting are white. all of the wet weather activity associated with this cold front you can see as well to our north or east. don't think you will see any sprinkles here in the bay area. as you break down your afternoon highs for today, generally we should be in the '80s for this time of year. for the east bay and one areas but today brentwood only kidding 73 degrees with low 70's through the san ramon valley. temperatures were in the los 70's for the east bay shoreline but today we a

>>erica: not a cloud and the sky. it is cold bowl. in dealing with should '40's for places like vallejo. a little more mild than oakland about temperatures are cooler at least the lands are not $400 million for power ball. you have until 7:00 tonight to buy your ticket. >> i'm going to pick a few numbers on my own as well as participate on a pool because apparently people who don't put in this pool we are calling to share with them. there is a sign. if you don't put in your $2. did are ruthless. and by the way the bill >> and by the way you said you'll look charges interest. here's our ticket plus a $1 extra. heavy daydreamed about which you would do with 400 million. >> what first of all i would changed my phone number so that people call me. i'm not gonna have a whole bunch of new france and all but of old ones who would not act. >> have been busy with people coming and. >> yes very much. i >> here are the numbers right there. >> those will come and at the very last minute tend to be the winners. goat >> good luck will not too much

let's turn our attention to bay area weather with erica this morning. >>erica: good morning to james. temperatures off to a cooler start. we have more 50s out the door. you are waking up to 63 in downtown san francisco. it is a little breezy out there but temperatures by the 8:00 hour will mainly be in the '60s. as you put the clock and to of the motion to go look at the noon hour. looks like we will see perhaps a few 80s for the delta. we will see more and the way of 80s and your afternoon highs. if you like yesterday's numbers i think you'll like today's. we're looking at a try wednesday with '70s and '80s and the south bay. sunnyvale a high of 77 degrees. 82 expected and campbell. 82 degrees in concord with below 70 slated for richmond. quick look at church travel forecast. not tracking any severe are active weather around the nation so that's always good news. if you're getting on the plane today. take a look at dallas with a high of 99. your 7 day around the bay forecast highlights' warmer weather into tomorrow and then pass that looks like the man

erica. >>erica: with george the " autumn air is already here. will pick up as we head into the afternoon. we're talking very little microclimate spread today with temperatures really in a 10 degree spread today. we will starts to warm things up as we wrap up the work week bridge and take a look at your 7 day around the bay forecast coming up at 745. >>darya: let's continue our team coverage of the wind now pripet the high wind advisory affects. kron4's jackie sissel is taking a look at the conditions for it bears the approach. you can't tell but from jackie shot and you cannot see it that camera still shaking. jackie is getting better or worse? >> its' maintaining is what i will say three and first thing i noticed when i walked out the door open the north bay is the when and how cool it was. it seems we went to bed during summer and will cup and fall was obamas print you're talking about the high wind advisory. it's an effect not only here in the bay bridge which make its the first time since the opening e new span that we've seen and when the a

let's see what's and store for erica.ca: we are dealing with more clouds temperatures still primarily in the '60s but thanks to a deeper rain layer we've seen a lot of cloud cover even inland to a lot of us would get up to gray skies this morning and a little bit of cold drizzle. although we will see sunshine into the afternoon it will be cooler thanks to the sea breeze. temperatures will be below the seasonal average saw only reaching '70s mountain view maxim announced at 70 degrees. keep in mind temperatures and those spots were in the triple digits this weekend. as we had to the afternoon for the north bay mid-70s for petaluma the bottle. a 78 degrees your high nevada. year extended forecast shows temperatures will increase slightly and then we will be back in the '90s 1 rap the work week. looks like temperatures will start to slide into the middle of next week. >>j.r.: we have seen drastically increased traffic loads all around the bay area. we're going to war around and take a look at some of the release low spots bu

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hi erica. >>erica: good morning to the area. we are starting off with clear conditions. still have a winds coming from the ocean right now looks like it will be a little bit warmer than yesterday. we have a wind advisory and fire warning in effect. rabin >> what head over to the east bay where we have a new hot spot that just popped up in san leandro. here's a look at traffic maps. there's a crash at east 85 blocking the two left the lanes thrift east 580 will be backed up as you work your way out of oakland. the opposite direction nothing blocked but it is some slowing. to a look at her right here on northbound 85. we had won a minor accident at the 617 split. that's long gone but 4101 of a whether mountain view is going to be a slow ride >>darya: 8 04 is the time right now. breaking news out of san francisco this morning. police are investigating a fatal stabbing that happened right after last night's giants-dodgers game near a-t and t park. kron four's will tran joins us live right now with what will? >>will: we have just learned that his name is jonathan denver he is

.: thank you there cup sprint--erica. the accident is completely cleared and the back of reached into the macarthur maze is no longer. at present we're not at risk of scene at the san mateo bridge back up. there ride to the golden gate bridge, and steady with no delays for the southbound or northbound rights. the >>darya: 702 right now. officials aren't speculating, yet, on what caused the fire that tore through a famous new jersey boardwalk. chris welch reports it is the same area that was heavily damaged by superstorm sandy, last year -- and that's part of the problem. >> it's a double whammy for folks on the boardwalk of the jersey shore. first hurricane sandy last year and now this. a fire that destroyed a lot of boardwalk and dozens of businesses. >> just as the iconic boardwalk and see park began to heal from hurricane sandy tragedy strikes again. damage spread over six blocks. >> this is obviously just on unthinkable situation for us to be standing here and watching this what's going on behind all of you. it's just

good morning. >> reporter: good morning, erica. from flooded basements to homes completely full of mud, but people in this area really have a lot of work ahead of them. but yesterday i met one man from this area who has lived through three natural disasters, and now he is going door to door helping any way he can. while some areas remain cut off, and bracing for more rain, in other parts the cleanup is getting under way. 23-year-old nathan wheeler hit the streets of his community looking to help. >> hi. >> come on in. >> i know there are people in need who don't have a voice, or who are not able to get the help they need. >> reporter: after being evacuated himself from the hard-hit town of lie yyonlyons, is using social media to connect with friends, even strangers. >> when it was available, it was like, yes, i could certainly use the help. >> reporter: he lost his own home in a wildfire in 2010, then livedhrough superstorm sandy last year in new york. >> there's something about sitting at home not doing anything that really bugs m

erica?. >>darya: that's right. as we take a look outside a bright start to your wednesday parent san francisco. low clouds along the coast. as we have into the afternoon expect temperatures pretty spot on to what we saw yesterday i will be highlighting a many hit heat wave coming up in my next report. >>mark: castro was sentenced august 1st to life in prison plus 1,000 years on his guilty plea to 937 counts including kidnapping and rape. his cousin wonders if it was really a suicide. the three women he held captive disappeared separately between 2002 and 2004, when they were 14, 16 and 20 years old. they escaped may 6, when one of >>: what my initial thought was did he really do this to himself or possibly someone else have gotten to him. obviously it is in jail. there's a lot of criminals behind those bars. and even some of those criminals and some of the horrible things they may have done obviously probably were not as bad as the things he did and you know people always have an eye out for someone that has done s