well, now, over in california, kate russell is on track to see a new solution. since the oil crisis of the 19705, california has invested heavily into wind and solar power, with the latest state legislation calling for 50% renewable energy by 2030, and all new homes must have solar within two years. the state is way ahead of its target, so much so that they've had to start paying neighbouring states to take some of the energy from them. as we've heard before, the problem is storage. the grid was built to handle fossil fuel—generated power and storage solutions like hydroelectric dams are in short supply. batteries too are very bad for the environment, turning unused renewable energy into not such a green solution. california—based company aries have come up with one alternative. aries was really an attempt to think of a way to use the inexhaustible, always reliable power of gravity. right? we know gravity is going to be there for us. we don't have to worry about shortages or any of that. so, how do we use gravity to store and then discharge power when we need it

well, now, over in california, kate russell is on track to see a new solution. since the oil crisis of the 1970s, california has invested heavily into wind and solar power, with the latest state legislation calling for 50% renewable energy by 2030, and all new homes must have solar within two years. the state is way ahead of its target, so much so that they've had to start paying neighbouring states to take some of the energy from them. as we've heard before, the problem is storage. the grid was built to handle fossil fuel—generated power and storage solutions like hydroelectric dams are in short supply. batteries too are very bad for the environment, turning unused renewable energy into not such a green solution. california—based company aries have come up with one alternative. aries was really an attempt to think of a way to use the inexhaustible, always reliable power of gravity. right? we know gravity is going to be there for us. we don't have to worry about shortages or any of that. so how do we use gravity to store and then discharge power when we need it?

well, now, over in california, kate russell is on track to see a new solution.ly into wind and solar power, with the latest state legislation calling for 50% renewable energy by 2030, and all new homes must have solar within two years. the state is way ahead of its target, so much so that they've had to start paying neighbouring states to take some of the energy from them. as we've heard before, the problem is storage. the grid was built to handle fossil fuel—generated power and storage solutions like hydroelectric dams are in short supply. batteries too are very bad for the environment, turning unused renewable energy into not such a green solution. california—based company aries have come up with one alternative. aries was really an attempt to think of a way to use the inexhaustible, always reliable power of gravity. right? we know gravity is going to be there for us. we don't have to worry about shortages or any of that. so how do we use gravity to store and then discharge power when we need it? one of the most efficient ways to move mass known to man, which

well, now, over in california, kate russell is on track to see a new solution.

well, now, over in california, kate russell is on track to see a new solution.way ahead of its target, so much so that they've had to start paying neighbouring states to take some of the energy from them. as we've heard before, the problem is storage. the grid was built to handle fossil fuel—generated power and storage solutions like hydroelectric dams are in short supply. batteries too are very bad for the environment, turning unused renewable energy into not such a green solution. california—based company aries have come up with one alternative. aries was really an attempt to think of a way to use the inexhaustible, always reliable power of gravity. right? we know gravity is going to be there for us. we don't have to worry about shortages or any of that. so how do we use gravity to store and then discharge power when we need it? one of the most efficient ways to move mass known to man, which people have spent billions of dollars to perfect, are railroads. right? 150 years of experience, incredibly efficient, steel wheels on steel rails are one of the most effi

paralympic champion hannah russell won her second gold of the championships, while alice tai was also a winner as kate british swimmers winning medals in their respective categories and a standup performer had to be in the backstroke, beating the rest of the field by nine seconds and tai has that title under her belt she has high standards for the coming years. i said by the time it gets to tokyo, i would be the para champion and. so that is a little thing in the corner, but i think the year has gone pretty well. there was also gold for her 0lympic champion andy as 12 there was also gold for her 0lympic champion andy as12100 metres champion andy as 12 100 metres backstroke. she won her second title of these championships.” backstroke. she won her second title of these championships. i went in to be raised wanting to do the absolute best and got into the final and try to work on the small things in training and it obviously paid off. away from the backstroke events, there was a surprise silver in the 50 metres freestyle. she will go again on sunday for her favourite event the 100 metres freestyle. kent

kate kay was picking up a traveller. >> it makes me a plane. >>> the pilot has been identified as richard russell. he worked for the airline for three years. now, in cockpit recordings you could hear russell making jokes with aircraft traffic controllers who were desperately trying to get him to safely land that plane. russell also spoke about being "a broken man" and said he didn't want to hurt anyone. >> the ntsb is now helping the fbi search for the black box on the plane. the cockpit voice recorder is of particular interest. >> so the cockpit voice recorder picks up obviocommunication. we already have the air traffic and pilot communication. but he might have been talking to himself in the cockpit, and he might be able to get some additional information. >> the ntsb says the plane landed upside down in a heavily wooded area on ketron island and broke into many pieces. russell was killed in the crash. >>> nbc bay area.com, you can find it by clicking under the u.s. and world section for continuing coverage. you'll find more cell phone video and tweets from the people on the ground. >>> new at 6

russell has just won the the women's 100m backstroke s12. the paralympic champion almost five seconds ahead of the pack. kateaul this evening with alice favourite to win gold in the 58 alice favourite to win gold in the $8100 alice favourite to win gold in the s8100 metres backstroke. she has dominated the event. she was moved down a category earlier on in the year and now down a category earlier on in the year and 110w races down a category earlier on in the year and now races athletes that are more disabled. my personal best is ten seconds faster than the next person's pb. i love a good race. i love racing against able—bodied guys who go similar speeds and i love racing the mustafa —— s9s who go similar speeds and i love racing the mustafa —— s95 and the s10s. racing the mustafa —— s95 and the 5105. it racing the mustafa —— s95 and the s10s. it is about pushing myself. when he was an s8 he won every title available to him will start now the only real chance of a medal for hynd at the championships. to be honest, iam at the championships. to be honest, i am trying to get through the week. my i am trying to

russell was talking to himself as well as air traffic control. they want to gain a better understanding of his mental state. kate. >> hans, thank you. a tragic story. >>> turning to politics now. president trump is still on his working vacation at his new jersey golf course. today, meeting with a group of supporters at the private club. and commenting on his detractors. including a former west wing aide with a new book coming out. white house correspondent kelly o'donnell has more on that. >> reporter: revving up his own campaign today. >> let's hear those engines now. >> reporter: with a photo op at his new jersey private club. president trump greeted about 180 supporters known as bikers for trump. crowded inside, asked if he felt betrayed by former white house aide and "apprentice" star omarosa manigauld newman who accuses mr. trump of being racist in her new book. >> low life. she's a low life. >> reporter: more controversy today as the president's first ally on capitol hill quit his race. days after congressman chris collins said this. >> i will remain on the ballot running for re-election this november. >> reporter: the new yor

host: kate upton about the oklahoma city area district of can you talk -- about the oakland city area district of steve russellcrats are a little more optimistic? guest: they are. it is trending bluer. that this is aay great opportunity for a democratic pickup, the national democratic party is in way in -- wait and see mode. hornandidate named kendra is expected to win and take on the incumbent steve russell. he does not have any controversies or scandal. there is no strong movement to oust him, but this is the president's first midterms, it is the opposing party's best opportunity to make a good showing but there is a lot of attention being paid to that race. host: appreciate your time this morning at the start of a busy day for you. guest: thanks for having me. host: we have a couple of minutes left, before we take you to a media briefing featuring secretary of defense james mattis. that is expected to get underway at 10:00. time for a few more of your phone calls. charles in arizona, democrat. caller: -- host: we