john muir's occupational paradox. and what a way to escape from the preoccupation with purity that can often immobilize us. what did john muir do for a living? he did eventually end up writing and getting some income from that, but before that and during that, what did he do for a living? >> [indiscernible] >> he did do some manual labor kinds of things when he first got to california. we've had a theme where we talk about how smart military officers are to marry wives who write well. well, marrying spouses can be a very interesting and valuable thing to do if you're going to make your living in ways that may or may not be steady and productive. so he's a stay-at-home dad? no. what an interesting experience for the children that would have been if he had been their dad in that sense. he married into a family in california that had orchards. so he was, in fact, quite an admired horticulturalist. so that is a paradox, because these are the trees, if you say john muir tree, that's the trees you think of. and these are th

want people to know fishing season is over in the area and signs are being posted. >>> naturalist john muir was laid to rest in martinez, in the woods alongside a creek. closed to public for years but abc7 news was there with the national park service. opened to visitors next month. muir who died in 1914, shares a family plot with wife, children and in-laws. >> provide access by tours only at this time three times a week. go with ranger on shuttle to the grave site to see the final resting place. >> about five minutes from john muir national historic site. begins december 9th and you have to call the site to sign up. >>> checking in with drew tuma for forecast. >>> plus couple and two cats had to evacuate copd makes it hard to breathe. so to breathe better, i go with anoro. ♪go your own way copd tries to say, "go this way." i say, "i'll go my own way" with anoro. ♪go your own way once-daily anoro contains two medicines called bronchodilators, that work together to significantly improve lung function all day and all night. anoro is not for asthma. it contains a type of medicine that increase

. >>> millions visit the parks john muir helped establish. now they'll be able to visit where he's buried. >>> then at 5:30 -- >>> coming up, stunning new allegations against matt lauer. >>> kind of rare to see this. chinook sal monday in the creek. they want people to know fishing season is over in this area. signs are being posted tom effect. >> the naturalist john muir was laid to rest in had martinez in the woods along the creek. >> his gravesite closed to the public for years. but abc7 news was there with the national park service. it is being open to visitors next month. he died in 1914. he shares a family plot with his wife, children and in-laws. >> we'll provide access by tours at this time. you can go three days a week and you'll be able to go to the resting place. >> his grave is about nine minutes from the site. you have to call the historic site to sign up. >> call it an attempted breakout. a dog climbs a fence. hound-ini style. >> i get it! >> >>> coming up, controversy over trees at christmas. one is sponsored by a satanic templ

you can pay almosts to john muir. new site opening the visitors. >>> a little video is making a big splash across the globe. what is behind this recruitment effort? and how about another look at traffic? this is san jose 101. the slow part heading south. leaving silicon valley. it is very slow at the moment. it i really? really? really? really? really? see zero in a whole new way. get zero down, zero deposit, zero first month's payment, and zero due at signing on select volkswagen models. now with the people first warranty. >>> nature lovers will be able to pay their almosts to john muir. abc news visited his resting place. it has been closed to visitors until now. the national the parks service says it will be opening the site to the public beginning one week from saturday. he is buried in a family plot with his wife, children and in-laws. bits five minutes from the national historic site located in the woods next to a creek. >> i think he would have enjoyed the setting. it has a bunch of trees that he had spent some

a park i visited with john muir during my administration in 1903. there is a great deal of my administration, of course, that has its origin during the lincoln administration. the railroad act, settling of the west, and my own adventures to the dakota territory would not have occurred without the great progressive legislation and, of course, many are the north dakota farmers still to this day come tell me that they've got on their homestead deed my signature. but that would not have occurred without the homestead act passed during the lincoln administration. when i was your president, there wasn't a major controversy, a major issue which i wouldn't look up at the picture that i had in my office of abraham lincoln, a photograph of an unbearded lincoln, dating to the time of the lincoln and douglas debate. i sort of wish that the president would not have grown his chin whiskers myself. i would look up at that picture and think, what would president lincoln do in this circumstance. well, as fantastic as it may sound, it gave me great comfort to put mys

they were taken to john muir medical center with major injuries. (marty) happening today -- thousands of extra police officers are on the streets of new york today. as the city is stepping up security for today's marathon. following tuesday's terror attack killed eight people. investigators believe the suspect planned the halloween day attack for nearly a year. the governor of new york says the added security is a precautionary measure. (marty) president trump is in japan, the first stop of his five-country tour of asia. the president had lunch and golfed with japanese prime minister shinzo abe. president trump met with american and japanese forces at an air base near tokyo. (marty) during his 13-day trip, president trump will carry out high-stakes talks with the leaders of japan, south korea, and china...and attend days of summits in vietn

trees,u say john muir these are the ones you think of. and these other ones he spent his work life with. you was remarkable. he would climb -- he was remarkable. he would climb trees in windstorms. tamed,re the most domesticated of trees and he worked well with them. that seemed to me a very helpful thing that john muir did for us to remind us of that and then scale down purity on untouched nature. reading his works will get us stirred up on that. the founder of the national park service who was the first director of the national parks service, a well-connected person, a very effective .dvocate for the parks what would have happened with the national park service if stephen mather were not in the picture? he was a forcible presence in the creation of the park service. how did he get to be such a well-connected person? borax miner. miner of the material borax used in cleaning. he made his fortune in borax mining. that position tim to go into himcacy -- that positioned to go into advocacy for the parks. pinchot was an opponent of alcohol. o

you to john muir hospital in walnut creek. what happens if a bus falls over? are they gonna land 50 helicopters by i80? it's just dangerous.>( darya ) for now... there is no set date for closere. a hospital spokesman says there's a lot on the table... and an ongoing discussion between local leaders and the hospital. ( james ) and happening today... caltrain officials will break ground on a new station in south san francisco. the new station will be built on airport boulevard. the new station will feature a pedestrian underpass that connects the boarding platform to grand avenue and industrial way. caltrain officials say the new station will also help improve safety for caltrain riders. ( james ) still ahead on the kron four morning news... a controversial issue finally comes to an end in san francisco. we'll tell you police officers will start carrying stun guns. and later...a violent carjacking at a bart station. we'll tell you where it happened. and after the break...we'll head up to the sierras to see how much snow t

that person is at john muir medical center with major injuries. (spencer) as the rain hit the bay area..the sierra was getting a dusting of snow.. take a look -- drivers heading to the mountains for the weekend were advised to bring chains. meteorologist lawrence karnow is here... (anchor) time now to check on our weather... with meterologist lawrence karnow. lawrence karnow: a gentle rain across the bay area overnight and this morning. rain totals were generally light with this storm and now we're getting ready for a chilly night. it's still breezy in some areas but the winds will calm down overnight and the temperatures will drop. so if you're going out tonight plan for no rain but chilly temperatures. you can see the storm falling apart as it moved through the bay area. we had a few lingering showers into the afternoon but those have since ended. on the satellite image you can see the low pressure to our north. and notice the cool pocket of air coming out of the gulf of alaska that will settle in over the bay area. another weak system will move

lead to serious trouble.the plan now is that a helicopter will come pick you up and take you to john muirhospital in walnut creek. what happens if a bus falls over? are they gonna land 50 helicopters by i80? it's just dangerous.francisca pinkney / registered nurse - i can't fathom not having a hospital that will take care of the needs of our community owen poindexter / berkeley - you could be walking down the street one moment and the next you're in a life threatening emergency. and if you can't get to a hospital in time, that could be the difference between life or death.standup the consolidated center is expected to house a new expanded emergency department that will meet regional as well as the needs of the berkeley community .as of now, there's no set date for closere. a hospital spokesman tells me there's a lot on the table and an ongoing discussion between local leaders and the hospital. (jrstone) gas prices took a big jump in california this past week... due to the gas tax that went into effect wednesday. the price of gas in california averages out to 3-19 per gallon. san francisco

lead to serious trouble.the plan now is that a helicopter will come pick you up and take you to john muir hospital in walnut creek. what happens if a bus falls over? are they gonna land 50 helicopters by i80? it's just dangerous.francisca pinkney / registered nurse - i can't fathom not having a hospital that will take care of the needs of our community owen poindexter / berkeley - you could be walking down the street one moment and the next you're in a life threatening emergency. and if you can't get to a hospital in time, that could be the difference between life or death.standup the consolidated center is expected to house a new expanded emergency department that will meet regional as well as the needs of the berkeley community .as of now, there's no set date for closere. a hospital spokesman tells me there's a lot on the table and an ongoing discussion between local leaders and the hospital. (jr stone) some scary moments in southern california early this morning after a car fire where a man was trapped inside. this is all new dashcam video showing officers and firefighters in brea, cal

rescuers pulled a person out of one of the cars using the jaws of life.that person is at john muir medical center with major injuries. the rain has let up tonight after a wet start to the day in the bay area. a quick look outside now (ad lib over live camera).... let's get our first look at the weather with meteorologist lawrence karnow. lawrence karnow: a gentle rain across the bay area overnight and this morning. rain totals were generally light with this storm and now we're getting ready for a chilly night. it's still breezy in some areas but the winds will calm down overnight and the temperatures will drop. so if you're going out tonight plan for no rain but chilly temperatures. you can see the storm falling apart as it moved through the bay area. we had a few lingering showers into the afternoon but those have since ended. on the satellite image you can see the low pressure to our north. and notice the cool pocket of air coming out of the gulf of alaska that will settle in over the bay area. another weak system will move through bringing a chance of a few showers in the north bay in t

you know, i think of john muir and his exploration of the glaziers glacier bay. you're undermining not only this wildlife refuge but you're undermining a very important way of life that is even larger than just the wildlife refuge. to me, i hold that dear but those are very important elements of the northwest economy. just because i represent the state of washington, i guarantee you patti murray and i don't get to decide what happens at mt. rainier. i wanted to ask you. there's been so much discussion about whether this wildlife refuge and its purpose that it was created for can coexist with oil development on the refuge, can it, yes or no? >> i would answer no. as i said in my testimony when you look at the purposes in statute that establish the refuge that included wildlife and their natural diversity, references to wilderness, similarly the executive order establishing the range, the predecessor of the refuge in 1960 talks about those same sorts of values and outstanding resources. when you look at the 1987 report authorized by congress for the 1002 area, a ve

i think of john muir and his exploration of glaciers at glassier bay that made it popular today and yet they are receding. i don't know if anybody is ready to put up a sign that says cruise ships don't bother anymore, because i'm sure alaska wants them to come. but that's what we're continuing to threatening by threatening to proceed. you're ind mining not only this wildlife refuge but a very important way of life that is larger chan wildlife refuge to me i hold that dear. those are important elements of the northwest economy. because i represent the state of washington, i assure you patty murray and i don't get to decide what happens at mount rainier park. when federal land is designated, we have a lot of discussions with a lot of representatives but you don't get to make the decision because you represent the state. i wanted to ask you, there's been so much conversations about the wildlife purpose can co-exist on the refuge. can it, yes or no? >> i would answer no. as i said in my testimony, when you look at the purposes in statute that establish the refuge that included wildlife and

because when i think of alaska i think of its great beauty and, you know, i think of -- i think of john muir and his exploration of the glaciers of glacier bay that made it popular and what it is dd and yet those glaciers are receding. i don't know if anybody's able to paint sign that says cruise ships don't bother anymore because i'm pretty sure alaska still wants them to dum but that's what we're continuing to threaten here by continuing to proceed. so you're undermining not only this wildlife refuge but you're undermining a very important way of life that is even larger than just the wildlife refuge. so, to me, i hold that dear. but those are important elements of the northwest economy and just because i represent the state of washington, patty murray and i don't get to decide what happens at mount rainier national park just because it's in our state. when federal land is designated, we have a lot of discussion with a lot of locals, by, no, you don't get to make the decision just because you represent that state. i wanted to ask you there's been so much discussion about whether this wildl

you to john muir hospital in walnut creek. what happens if a bus falls over? are they gonna land 50 helicopters by i80? it's just dangerous.>( darya ) for now... for now... there is no set date for closere. a hospital spokesperson says there's a lot on the table... and an ongoing discussion between local leaders and the hospital. ( james ) and happening today... caltrain officials will break ground on a new station in south san francisco. the new station will be built on airport boulevard. the new station will feature a pedestrian underpass that connects the boarding platform to grand avenue and industrial way. caltrain officials say the new station will also help improve safety for caltrain riders. ( james ) still ahead on the kron four morning news... a controversial issue finally comes to an end in san francisco. we'll tell you when police officers will start carrying stun guns. and later... a violent carjacking at a bart station. we'll tell you where it happened. and after the break... we'll head up to the sierra to

down from his company as mid sex assault allegations and calls for congressman john conyers to retain. world news david muir will have continuing coverage at 6:30 after "action news." >>> a pedestrian was killed after being struck by three vehicles in cherry hill this morning, the incident happened at route 38 at longwood avenue and the man was crossing at the crosswalk but the light was green and initially struck in the eastbound lanes and the body was tossed to the eastbound side and hit by two more vehicles. >>> it appears that american airlines is doing some effective scrambling staffing flights for the holiday season. as we told you last night at 11:00. the union said that thousands of american flights lacked a captain or copilot or both. but john rawlins it seems like they are pulling off something of a christmas miracle. >> reporter: so it would seem. now the airline is not saying a lot except through formal written statements but a willingness on flight crews to pitch in during a potential jam and one incentive is a bonus offering crews time and a half pay. and the prognosis seemed grim and the pilo

because when i think of alaska i think of its great beauty and, you know, i think of -- i think of john muir and his exploration of the glaciers of glacier bay that made it popular and what it is dd and yet those glaciers are receding. i don't know if anybody's able to paint sign that says cruise ships don't bother anymore because i'm pretty sure alaska still wants them to dum but that's what we're continuing to threaten here by continuing to proceed. so you're undermining not only this wildlife refuge but you're undermining a very important way of life that is even larger than just the wildlife refuge. so, to me, i hold that dear. but those are important elements of the northwest economy and just because i represent the state of washington, patty murray and i don't get to decide what happens at mount rainier national park just because it's in our state. when federal land is designated, we have a lot of discussion with a lot of locals, by, no, you don't get to make the decision just because you represent that state. i wanted to ask you there's been so much discussion about whether this wildl

john rawlins channel6 "action news." >> and world news tonight with david muir will have much more on president trump's tax plan.t is next at 6:30 right after "action news." >>> children of every age and ability can now enjoy one of philadelphia's most recently renovated playgrounds. a ribbon cutting ceremony today marked the completion of a $227,000 overhaul of the donald finnigan community playground in grays ferry. many of the overhauls were done to make the playground more usable for people and youngsters with and disabilities. >> eagles looking to go eight and one. >> is that unbelievable? >> the numbers are getting impressive. >> i know i love hearing that. broncos coming to town and their big time pass rusher von miller has been running his mouth despite the fact his team has lost three straight he says he feels strongly they'll be able to beat the three and one eagles in philadelphia on sunday. birds hoping to head in there eight and one. wouldn't that be something. they were hard at work even though they're favored pie more than a touchdown. doug pederson says they can't afford to take the foot off the

muir coming up next. jonathan: thank you for being with us. 11:00. johnccain called it wone of the most pristine and beautiful parts of the world. now donald trump and republican leaders have a tax scheme that will put it up for sale. why? to pay for tax cuts for billionaires and big corporations. it's a bad deal. the top 1% get a tax cut. we pay the price. tell representative comstock, don't sell our wild lands to give billionaires a tax cut. ♪ take on your retirement, with a medicare supplemental plan from carefirst medplus, the name you know and trust. here for today, and whatever comes next. medicare supplemental plans from carefirst medplus. live fearless. find a medicare plan for you at carefirst.com/gomedplus >>> tonight, matt lauer breaks his silence. the fired nbc host apologizes, admitting there is enough truth in the allegations for him to feel ashamed. n

john lee hooker performed in oakland. he would have turned 100 this year and his grandson wants to remember that he was the king of the boogie. >> world news tonight with david muireciate your time. see you in half an hour. >>> tonight, breaking news. embattled senate candidate roy moore. his attorney, before the cameras, just moments ago. what he now says about moore, and that fifth accuser. and tonight, our team asking the president -- >> should roy moore resign, mr. president? do you believe his accusers? >>> also breaking at this hour, what we've just learned about the deadly shooting, the gunman firing into a kindergarten classroom. the school custodian locking the doors just eight to ten seconds before the suspect got there. >>> new video just in tonight, after that suspected serial killer strikes again. the moment authorities want everyone at home to see. >>> the new storm, and holiday travel. the major system now moving across this country. the midwest, then the east coast. snow, heavy rain and wind. >>> and authorities on the psychopath who escaped.

muir coming up next. jonathan: thank you for being with us. see you at 11:00. m mark herring, candidate for attorney general, and i sponsored this ad. female narrator: what would john adams do to women's health? adams argued before the supreme court to give employers control over your access to birth control. adams also supports giving employers the power to block access to affordable contraception for 1.6 million virginia women. and adams opposes abortion even in cases of rape, or incest. john adams: wrong for women's health. wrong for virginia. >>> tonight, your money. president trump's sweeping new tax plan. the president promising a, quote, big, beautiful christmas present. how much would middle class americans save? how much would wealthier americans save? and who pays for it all? >>> also tonight, the man who allegedly opened fire inside a walmart. the image, walking in, seconds before the shooting. three dead. the dramatic chase in the middle of rush hour traffic. >>> the deadly truck attack here in new york city. the new image tonight. the home depot truck rented days before the attack for a practice run through new york. >>> under house arrest. paul manafo

john stein company! >> i love it. grow your own tree. and the dog clearly excited, too, for christmas. tweet me your made in america christmas ideas. i'm david muirht. night. >>> oakland is taking some homeless from tents to tuff sheds, but what's the next step? >>> and controversy over christmas trees. who's behind these san jose decorations that people say don't fit with the holiday spirit. >>> a couple that lost their home in the north bay fires came here to berkeley and lost something else, their cat. i'm john than bloom with the search for this fluffy feline and how you can help. >>> this is something we are trying, it's better than nothing. >> it's better than nothing, it's something. these will hopefully replace those ever-growing tent cities. >> good evening. oakland mayor libby schaaf says this is just one part of a larger solution in the city's ongoing effort to deal with a growing number of homeless people living on the streets. >> a tuff shed camp is in place. >> laura anthony is live now from city hall. laura? >> reporter: hi, dan. this is meant to be a temporary solution. by recent estimates, about 400 people live in encampments her