hailey for that presentation. as you know this is the issue to this -- had my interest for a long final. and it's nice to have a complete explanation as to why the speed is what it is. i think riders are still sort of disappointed that the train doesn't go as fast as it used to. i think maybe it's psychological perception. you kind of wonder, why aren't we going faster and didn't we go faster? as the director and i are raising this issue. i'll do my best to channel him. we're pushing for an answer on the speed in the main tunnel. you all lowered the speed in the eureka curve. let me just get right to the can chase. when the anticipated rail work the you recka group is come plented will that enable you to vert to the speed presumely 35 miles per hour. >> that's already been done. >> ok. >> for those folks who are interested to right that line every day like i do -- what would we do for all the reasons i said is take a look and have something -- you know, the speed -- the factors that we talked about in this particu

. >> hailey ladies and gentlemen. >> 95 million people voted and hailey is the one packing her bag.ompete next week to be the next american idol. the two-part finale is set tuesday and wednesday. you can watch it with us right here on ktvu channel 2. >>> the san francisco zoo newest hippo will celebrate his birthday tomorrow with a new name. brian wilson was named after the giants pitcher in a fundraising auction. before he came to san francisco in january brian wilson lived at a zoo in kansas where he went by the name of tucker. >>> just to answer our question from earlier i did look it up. the last three idols were guys. season six was the last gal. >> i have a feeling scotty will win any way. >> that's what i'm hearing on twitter. >> i'm a flip-flopper it comes to idol. i like them both. southbound 101 as you head to the airport give yourself extra time. there is a crash there blocking the two left lanes. overturned truck. injury crash. the traffic is blocked up not only on 101. let's move along and take a look at westbound bay bridge. small delay about five minutes heading west.

mason really ought to be mouffed from the hailey transition. it's very odd for the transit operation system under the operation system. i would edge consider for you to we. we couldn't have a better training system by moving it that way. thank you very much. >> good evening, directors. as i look to the future plan, meetings and an x ray bill. one of our requests are separate that, june 6, and june 8. would show be only for the people. so the people that are coming there they're not jumping on each other's subject and they will not be concluding in the less possible time. which item would you like to put first and the item second. the second thing is about the council. it was designed in such a way as she intended to have the cap on valued holders. so it was designed in the way that nine people in the capital of the number nine. here comes three people who are are waiting. but as you come close to 1 or 200 numbers. the rest of the three drivers were taken from shadow. they don't care about your job, or what you're doing. like if i'm facing you,

it's now between scotty mccreery and lauren after hailey was eliminated last night. 95million people voted. that is the most ever for a nonfinale episode. two-part american idol finale right here on ktvu channel 2. >> some young finalists. i don't think they have had that young finalists. >> they have a lot of stage presence for two teenagers. >> it will be a great finale. >>> let's check in with sal. your thoughts on the roadways. your thoughts on lauren or scotty? >> i think we haven't had a female american idol winner in a long time. >> the last four. >> pam, you get on that. >> i will. >>> good morning, everybody. pam is our american idol expert. let's take a look at northbound 280. that traffic is moving well. getting up to highway 17. 680 also looks very nice. again, if you are driving somewhere today you don't have to rush out of the house. have a cup of coffee with us. sit around for a little bit. it won't take as long for you to get there. ly -- i will be telling you what is going on. at 5:57 let's go back to the desk. >>> all right thank you sal. coming up next gunfire on t

. >> there's no hailey barber. newt gingrich is not a southerner. a georgia house seat but a washington figure for the past 15 years. mike huckabee in south carolina and eye war, two of the first four test, i would say you would have to say he's no worse than an even bet in those four. and i think as a retail politician, he's as good as anybody in either party. and if he could spend the time, retailing, that is meeting voters in small groups in a place like new hampshire, coreally, i think, make a dent. >> lehrer: well, let's go through some of the folks that we know who are in. newt gingrich came in this week. what are you thoughts his chances? >> newt gingrich will, there will be one idea, this is bill mc-- a republican pollster's, there will be one idea that newt gingrich introduces that nobody else thought of that will be part of the agenda, part of the debate. he is-- . >> lehrer: you don't know what the idea is. >> i have no idea what it will be. but it will be an interesting idea. newt gingrich, walker percenty the great southern writer descr

helicopters for mobility and attacking hailey mobile terrorists.ost of all, it will be the political will to undertake these efforts, particularly inside and will improve its procedures and processes. the united states and 30 working with some elements of civil society, but much more needs to be done. mr. chairman, ranking members, members of the committee, the u.s. can and should play a role in existing pakistan in order to prevent the rise of terrorism that could attack the homeland. but i believe it's in pakistan's own entries to undertake the difficult policy changes that would allow it to focus on all terrorist groups operating inside its borders. we must insist on an honest dialogue and reward honesty with honesty. we must follow a two-pronged policy helping change the social economic and political landscape in helping pakistan set up a broad-based counterinsurgency and counterterrorism operation. the u.s. should also invest in a major infrastructure projects that will become a lasting reminder of u.s. assistance. the largest single potential

. >> some folks say hailey deserved to go, especially after she gave a little bit of attitude. >> i don't have any personal thoughts on anybody. you know, they're all friends. >> you have had wonderful stuff happening besides your music. you'll do great, but also a wedding coming up which is wonderful. >> yeah. we have been talking about it. you know, because of the whole idol journey, trying to decide where to have it and this and that. probably post tour. >> i have to tell you. first time on the history of the show, meredith told a fwes she liked his tail. >> talking about this thing you wear all the time. >> i wasn't talking about that. >> oh! >> i love you, james. you're great. we wish you continued success. >> thank you so much. >> good luck. >> and just ahead, a special father's day edition of steals & deals. big discounts on great items for dad. you're a dad. you should know. >> that's after your local news. >>> good morning. it's 8:56. i'm marla tellez. a perk for hybrid drivers is coming an end in the dmv means it this time. the yellow stickers allowing drivers of older hybrid ow

. >> are you with hailey or not? >> not in a relationship.w about a check of the weather? >> for all the mountain men and women out there, the forecast for today, we have a risk of strong storms appalachians into parts of interior pennsylvania. clouds in the pacific northwest. lots of rain working through the lower ohio river valley. thankfully it dries up but the heavy rain into new england. hot through the southwest. gulf coast looking nice as well. >>> good tuesday morning to you. another gorgeous day on tap as high pressure clears our skies later on today. we'll be left with mostly sunny conditions. should be a fairly nice day with temperatures climbing into the upper 70s with santa rosa, 73 in san rafael. redwood city, 70. high pressure sits on top of us for tomorrow. that means 89 degrees. some 90s in the bay area. 84 by thursday. slightly cooler for mother's day weekend. o to weather channel on cable or weather.com online. meredith? >> i'm going inside. you know who's in there? dick van dyke. ♪ i'm done with all these lists. and drivin