driving under the influence for hitting 27-year-old james roda.is in the courtroom today when the verdict was read. >> i was happy about the verdict. but, at the end of the day, i still forgive her about what she did. and i hope she learns in the long run that what she did was not appropriate. >> family and friends hugged rhoda and shared tears after the verdict was read. the sentencing is set for january 8th. >> it's all systems go for tomorrow's implosion of a pier of the old bay bridge. the underwater event will likely take place at the first opportunity just after sunrise. but things could change. laura anthony is live in oakland tonight with the latest on the story. laura? cal trans has been clear that people shouldn't expect to see anything above the water. those nearby within a mile or two may hear a muffled boom. folks still plan to make a day of it like the guy who's renting his party boat behind me. stefan says job one for saturday's bay bridge implosion. minimizing the danger to wildlife. >> we may see a seal coming into the bay area, w