have been johnson and what they're trying to do -- and need some -- and the meeting some like kevin johnson and what they're trying to do. also being able to thank the president of the united states for the investment that they are giving. and along with the lieutenant governor. the president came here last week. he was here on the tarmac waiting for his visit to silicon valley. in that five minutes, not only thanking him for the support of the budget but also extending offers to take the money that florida's does not want to have. they don't want that money, california can use this. that was a very open dialogue. i have been very busy. i have parties and i have been sharing those with many members of our great city. i have a $380 million budget to balance as do many mayors. we will do it to keep our city solvent. pension reform has to be done because that is leaking our general fund. my job is to get everyone working together in one direction and not multiple -- on our electoral -- electorate. you have seen the america's cup. the excitement generated is true. if you have been paying attent

mayor kevin johnson in sacramento says he's lined up $7 million in commitments for sponsors and luxury suites in order to keep the team in the state's capital. >>> a major hiring spree. why mcdonald's says it needs thousands of work he for its restaurants. >>> plus -- a new way to feed the meter and it involves your cell phone. >>> johnson & johnson leading the dow jones higher today after its earnings beat wall street expectations but there's still worries about the u.s. debt. gold prices are topping $1500 for the first time ever, shattering an important psychological record due to a wave of market uncertainty and investors are looking for an alternative to the weak u.s. dollar. right now the dow is up 60. nasdaq is up 8. s&p is up 6. >>> there's good news from housing industry today. builders broke down on the most new homes in six months. new home construction is up more than 7% in march, to an annual rate of 549,000 homes. that's almost 30,000 more than analysts had forecasts and the trend could continue as the number of building permits issued also rose. >>> delta airlines is lead

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but kevin johnson pledged support for a new basketball stadium downtown and the perks of luxury suitesy local businesses. nba officials are expected to recommend that the kings stay where they are. >>> dead or dying sharks found beached in the bay. the most likely reason has experts unconvinced. >>> biodiesel has been cleaner and greener but now it is cheaper. how a local company is trying to save you money. >>> quite a few clouds moving into the bay area. the one part of the area we could be tracking sprinkles and the temperature change in the five-day forecast. >>> 700 female gis are testing a combat uniform that fits better. the army is looking at redesigning the body armor. a congressional military commission recommended that women be allowed to serve in combat. many women serve in noncombat roles in war zones. >>> lindy lohan is going to jail. she was sentenced a to 120 days this afternoon for violating her terms of probation. at a hearing the judge reduced the grand theft charge to a misdemeanor but said prosecutors had proved that she violated probation. she pleaded not guilty t

kevin johnson went to new york, said he has come up with so million dollars in pledges, sell some luxuryes to have the maloofs keep their franchise there. the maloofs have until monday to decide where they want to hang their hat but it looks like they will stay put. >>> vancouver and chicago this is a big deal around here. if vancouver wins detroit opens against the sharks. jonathan kay ties the game for the blackhawks. and vancouver in overtime via the chicago turnover. and vancouver wins 2-1. canucks win 4-3 tonight in overtime and the sharks now will face detroit. so palm and i will have that -- pam and i will have that battle. pam from the mean streets of.com. >> it wasn't mean when i grew up. >> live from san jose. >> i was in the supremes. ♪ [ woman ] sam begged and pleaded... so i sent him to camp. we'd earned lots of points with our new citi thankyou card... and i put them to good use. he told me about his bunkmates, and how he signs up for every activity. ♪ he even hangs out with the camp director. just like that. [ male announcer ] the new citi thankyou premier card gives you m

the la times is reporting that the kings are expected to remain in sacramento next season after kevin johnsonet with league officials this week. a final decision is expected next month. kobe and the lakers trying to take their first lead of the series. the mama goes down the lean for the huge jam. another 30 point night for kobe. 4th quarter, lakers only up 5 when gasal drilled it from the corner. 17-10. the lakers beat the hornets 186 to take a 2-1 series lead. back in the knicks lineup after missing most of gimme with back spaz les. all. rondo handed out 20 asuses, but he keeps it himself for the fancy finish. the celtics point guard finishes with a triple-double. take us 3-0. it is time for your friday night top five. number five -- following his obscene justure last night. he swears it was an accident. >> i want to apologize to how it looks, but i can assure you guys that it's not part of my re repitor. >> except for this little guy. he just wants to show off his arms. and number two, everyone was worried miguel tejada would be a light guy this season. he felt like the old mcgee on this o

kevin johnson went to new york, said he has come up with so million dollars in pledges, sell some luxuryeep their franchise there. the maloofs have until monday to decide where they want to hang their hat but it looks like they will stay put. >>> vancouver and chicago this is a big deal around here. if vancouver wins detroit opens against the sharks. jonathan kay ties the game for the blackhawks. and vancouver in overtime via the chicago turnover. and vancouver wins 2-1. canucks win 4-3 tonight in overtime and the sharks now will face detroit. so palm and i will have that -- pam and i will have that battle. pam from the mean streets of.com. >> it wasn't mean when i grew up. >> live from san jose. >> i was in the supremes. >> it must bore you to read a teleprompter when you are so musical. >> good night, everybody. i'm a curious seeker. i am a chemistry aficionado. diphenhydramine. magnesium hydroxide. atheletes foot. yes. i'm a people pleaser. if elected, i promise flu shots for all. i am a walking medical dictionary. congratulations virginia. inflamed uvula. i'm virginia. i'm a target p

he said no decision has been made, he's waiting to hear from the mayor kevin johnson on whether he'll make good on his commitment to the team. they have until may 2nd to request permission to relocate. kolff, the players learn how to share in the carolinas. henry protected himself from the alligator. the 15th hole donald if he wins this weekend, he will be the no. 1 ranked player in the world. he is at 10 under par. good enough. another alligator, this time it's that led to georgia, this was the senior legends of golf. this is the team told, just like he's done it for years. a couple of goals shops and alligators. >>pam: not bad. have a good weekend everybody. and a good easter. ♪ [ woman ] sam begged and pleaded... so i sent him to camp. we'd earned lots of points with our new citi thankyou card... and i put them to good use. he told me about his bunkmates, and how he signs up for every activity. ♪ he even hangs out with the camp director. just like that. [ male announcer ] the new citi thankyou premier card gives you more ways to earn points. what's your story? citi can help you wri

kevin johnson will also be on that trip to new york, to tell the nba they believe the kings should stayere in sacramento. they believe this is a good market for the nba and should the kings leave sacramento, at least to prime the pump and set the stage for another team perhaps to come out here to sacramento. the major issue has been all along the lack of a new arena. the malufs want a new arena, many attempts have come and failed. it all comes down to money and as of now there is nothing firm that we're going to break ground on a new arena and therefore they have looked elsewhere. it's not done yet but the fans coming out to say, hey, we want you to stay here. when it's over, it won't exactly be over because the kings fans plan on holding a sit-in for 30 minutes after the game, again, as another show of support for the sacramento kings should they be leaving. it's certainly going to be one big game tonight. >> and they do have an ally in the mayor, kevin johnson, a cal guy, nba all star and so he's a basketball guy. we'll see what they can do. thanks a lot, brian, we appreciate it. >>>

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reporting that the kings will return to sacramento next season and possibly for good after mayor kevin johnson the week meeting with nba officials. bill start the clock. game three between the lakers and hornets, kobe takes it right down bourbon street for two of his 30 points. they beat the hornets 186 and lead the series two games to one. maury was back, but unless the knicks can find someone to slow down rondo. finishes with a triple-double. boston wins by 17 to take a series lead. >>> giants back home taking on the braves. chipper jones bangs one off the brick. madison gets knocked out in the thin inning. now it's just under 8. last night king phoenix, tonight princess. they have gone cold against the mariners. getting shut out in back to become games. >> nhl playoffs scores the game winner in overtime to give the saber as 3-2 saber lead. of course the sharker tomorrow night. >> yes. we'll see you at 11:00 on cbs 5. whoa, i should get mom a samsung fascinate. bright, colorful screen, high-speed downloads, hd video. she'll want videos of grandkids. i'm not ready for kids. what would i name

kevin johnson says he's lined up $7 million in commitments, and those luxury seats.e's trying to keep the team in sacramento. >>> saing you are keeping a close eye on -- sal, you are keeping an eye on 6680. very slow traffic. it's beginning to loosen up a little bit. it's very slow. this morning's commute at the toll plaza is slow. >>> northbound 19th avenue is closed because of an injury accident. it's best to avoid the area for at least another half-hour or so. let's go to rosemary. >>> okay. leftover moisture from yesterday's system helping to create plenty of low clouds overhead. some of our roadways are wet. take it easy we've seen got fog up along the coast. the golden gate bridge reporting visibility down to about a half-mile in some cases. it could be a tough go as you get out the door. 53 in san francisco. san jose right about 57. get in closer to redwood city. some of us warmer than yesterday by a few degrees. relative humidity is up with all of these low clouds. 56 in napa at this time. our temperatures will be warping over yesterday. but it had be a while

kevin johnson when not be held accountable for that.is doing everything he can to try to keep the team here. i do not know if it is going to happen. one of the main guys interested is trying to buy the dodgers now. who knows what will happen there. guest: let me make an observation. the mayor in seattle was defeated. a lot of people thought it was because the basketball team moved to oklahoma city. kevin johnson is a wonderful mayor. his active and doing so much in education. he is active in doing so much in education. he is trying to keep the kings. i would not want kevin johnson to face a recall 30 days after if he lost the kings. we are not in class warfare. we are just trying to point out that the recall statutes are very low. people are upset about congressmen who say this and that and do not do it. a lot of it is transferred level at the local because they cannot figure out what washington is doing. mayors are trying to balance budgets and keep cities going during the greatest recession we've had since the great depression. host:

that gives sacramento officials time to sweeten the last-ditch appeal made by mayor kevin johnson. >>or johnson said there was a lot of additional dollars available that improve the king's performances and the economic performance in sacramento if they stayed. >> all about the cash. >> after melting down on one hole kevin kadu was laughing. it was so bad it was comical. the more he tried to blast worse it got. he took a 16 . so 12 over on that hole. other than that he was having a great day. >> the crazy thing about the game. one bad hole shoots you out of the a tournament. that's what i did. i shot no such thing but what if. >> second round, jerry rice going green. and plus six today . matthew gogin underneath. with that shirt can't miss him. >> glowing in the neon. >> yikes. >> i can compete with him on that. >> i think he would have beaten me. >> that's going to do it for us. i am cheryl jennings. >> for larry and spencer, closed captioning services, inc. this is "jeopardy!" let's meet today's contestants-- a community college professor of literature from oak ridge, tennessee... a

mayor kevin johnson will meet with sacramento's top business leaders this morning. the goal to raise more than $10 million in corporate sponsorships that the mayor feels is needed to save his city's nba franchise. it's part of the city's last ditch effort to stop the kings from moving to anaheim. team owners are expected to announce their decision within the next week. >>> a search for a bank robber in the south bay. why this bank robbery is more alarming than most. >>> pg&e moves in to a south bay neighborhood. the reason their presence is putting the community on edge. >> reporter: and groupon and living social have even more competition this morning. we're live in san francisco with the story. >>> good morning. southbound 680 traffic looks good. find out why some commutes are already getting very slow. >>> well, good morning to you. welcome back. this is the ktvu channel 2 morning news tuesday april 26. i'm dave clark. >> good morning. i'm pam cook. time now just about 5:30. steve and i called yesterday sort of a layering day right? had to change with the weather

sacramento mayor kevin johnson will argue to keep the team in his city.gs lost last night against the lakers in overtime. >>> time to break out the rally towels. >> indeed. the sharks open their 7th straight stanley cup play-offs this evening. they will host the l.a. kings in downtown san jose. pre-game rally on autumn street begins at 5:00 this afternoon. the puck drops at 7:00. game one, they have the sharks. >> so 7 straight times in the play-offs and how many cups? [ laughter ] >> come on. we'll be rooting for them. >> zorro! >> well, maybe this is the year -- >> zero! >> maybe this is the year they could all come together. >> they have to make the finals first. >> one step at a time. all those cliches. >>> we have clouds around the bay area and sunshine showing up, too. looks like we're in for a nice day. cooler at the coast 50s and 60s. next few days temperatures in the 70s in many spots. still a slight chance of some showers. i have a great pictures for you. point lobos. you ever been down there to the carmel area? great shot from john adolfo of ca

sacramento's mayor kevin johnson a former nba-er and cal grad, will make one last plea to keep the teamcramento. a sellout crowd is expected for tonight's game. >> and the giants closing their three-game series against the dodgers tonight. >> home team hoping to build on last night's big winner. they did it in the 7th inning at at&t park. wild pitch here paved the road for rowan with a triple who scores the game winning run and then brian wilson struck out all three batters he faced in the 9th inning including the final right there. it's his first save and the giants get a big win over the dodgers 5-4 the final. >> you sound like you've done sports before. >> did you notice that? a little bit? yeah. i am a big sports fan. >>> 6:49. time now for a look at what's coming up later this morning on "the early show." >> erica hill joins us now from new york with a whole bunch. good news. erica, good. >> lots of good stuff. good morning. >> reporter: just ahead at the top of the hour on "the early show," president obama unveiling his plan to cut down the nation's massive debt. it now tops $14 t

sacramento's mayor kevin johnson will make one last plea to keep the team.pected for tonight's game. >>> and the giants closing their three-game series against the dodgers tonight. the home team hoping to build off last night's big win and let's take a peek. in the 7th inning, at&t park, wild pitch by the dodgers paving the way for aaron rowan who tripled to score the final game winning run and there he is, brian wilson striking out all three guys he faced top of the ninth. gets the final batter there and gets his first save by the way. giants beat the dodgers 5-4. they continue to torture us every time they win. >> fear the beard. >> nail by thers. >> that beard is getting fiercer every time you see it. >>> today "people" magazine will reveal its list of the most beautiful people. >> you might remember last year julia roberts taking home the title. then in 2009 it was christina applegate. kate hudson before that in 2008. >> and this year's winner is... there you go. jennifer lopez. there is the cover shot right there. "american idol" might have something to

kevin johnson former nba star, once upon a great player at cal went to new york city and promise the million in guaranteed money for people who want to buy luxury boxes. i have sponsors, people that will get serious about building a new or rain now. the family right now has until monday to make a decision. right now it it appears, like sacramento back in the driver's seat so does >> for keeping the kings. tiger woods is injured. he injured his left knee and keeley's during the masters. the injury will keep him out of the wells fargo championship next week. his agent calls him pulling out of the event precautionary. how about the chairman of the wells fargo championship. tech guy has a severe case of indigestion. no word, tiger is limping around. san jose move on to round to and also i did know this, in the many times i've visited with randy, he was one of two or three key figures to bring the sharks to san jose. it would not be here on less randy crew that beard. we will talk with randy, ashamed that thing nobody cares you have a beard, do understand that? randy do is doing his thing

. >> justine: sacramento mayor and former nba all-star kevin johnson attended the meeting pleating theity to keep the king said. ironically tonight is fan appreciation night. >> erica: coming up solemn mourners big top story including a break in the case of several cold case killings. president obama has a big speech today will carry that live for you right here on kron4. watching the weather as rain is on the way. a live look at sat, san mateo bridge, the area, mark, james, louisa and myself will all be right back. >> darya: good morning, 5:00 a.m., the top stories 77 year-old joseph makes his first appearance in court after being linked to the murders of four california women. >> mark: barry bonds trial continues today, fourth day of deliberations getting underway. >> darya: president barack obama expected to address the nation today. we'll have live coverage. >> james: storm tracker 4, live in a tree shows rain to our north. we will talk about it in detail coming up. >> george: bay bridge, and light traffic clear not tracking any problems or hotspots complete check straight ahead. o

mayor kevin johnson said the nba may be ready to stop the team from moving to anaheim. and he says there's plenty of hometown support from corporate sponsors. >> our goal was $7 million. we ended up getting $9.2 million. >> nba executives will be in sacramento for a special meeting on monday. they will be looking at ways to drum up more support to keep the kings in sacramento. >>> we want to check in once again with sal. the nba playoffs are going on. nhl playoffs are going on. we'll update the sharks. >>> a lot have people have the day off. you can tell it is light coming into san francisco you'll see traffic moving well along the bridge and all bay area bridges. no problems. no major problems on interstate 880. the oakland a's are in seattle. you won't have to deal with traffic but you will in sphraps as the giants are in town. we've been watching highway 4. it's one of the only spots we had an earlier crash. it's slow heading west. the rest of the traffic is nice. 7:26. let's go to rose mary. >> partly cloudy skies. low clouds along the coast and sunshine fighting

reporting that the kings will return from sacramento next season and possibly for good, after mayor kevin johnsong with nba officials. >>> game 3 between the lakers and hornets, kobe takes it right down bourbon street for two of his 30 points to beat the hornets 100-86 and lead the series 2-1 games. ammar stoudamire was back, but unless someone can find someone to slow down rondo, the series is over. the celtics point guard finishes with a triple-double. boston wins to take the 3-0 series lead. >>> giants back home taking on the braves. chipper jones off the bricks, 2 runs score. madison bum gardner gets knocked out in the 3rd inning. e.r.a. for the season just under 8. braves take the opener 4-1. >>> last night, the a's bats have gone cold against the mariners, getting shut out. seattle wins 4-0. >>> the game-winner in overtime to give the sabres a 3-2 series lead against the flyers. >>> and that's a look at sports. see you tonight at 5:30. sabercats were able elphia soul for >>> in arena football league action last night, the san jose saber cats were able to hold off the philadelphia soul for a

mayor kevin johnson will meet with sacramento's top business leaders this morning. the goal is to raise more than $10 million in corporate sponsorships. it's part of the city's last- ditch efforts to from moving to anaheim. the team is expected to announce their decision within the next week. >>> sal, what's your decision on the toll plaza? how's it looking? >> i would say it's okay. there is a backup there of about 15 minute. before you get onto the bridge, it's getting slower but we don't have any major slowdowns coming up to the area. we do have traffic on the bridge also gonna be a little bit slow getting into san francisco. taking a look at 80 northbound, it looks good on the right. there's word of a new accident 880 at highway 92. they've just called for paramedics there and one of the lanes is block. northbound 882 at 92 -- 880 at 92 a brand-new accident reported. highway 1 is still slow because of an earlier accident. they are clearing it, highway 1 at devil's slide. on the south bay commute, we have slow traffic on 101 and 85. let's go to steve. >>> thank y

mayor kevin johnson says he's raised an estimated $10 million in his last-ditch campaign to keep the franchise from moving out of town. most of that money comes from corporate sponsorship and season ticket sales. the mayor says the nba is in the court. >>> the installation of some not-so-delicate flowers in san francisco is expected to be complete today. a pair of 20-foot tall flower structures made of are going up along market street near u.n. plaza. the artist is from oakland and she says the balloon symbolizes strength, hope and encourage. the visit was paid with -- was paid for by a grant. it will be on display until november. >>> it used to be the top three restaurant trains -- top three burger chains were always the burger and fries. not anymore. >>> and more airlines posted heavy first-quarter losses because of surging fuel prices. >>> taking a live look at the big board on wall street. stocks are mixed ahead of ben bernanke's assessment on the u.s. economy. he's expected to talk about the results from the policymakerring meeting. >>> starbucks is nipping at the heels of mcdon

sacramento mayor kevin johnson has made several promises to keep the team. they include a new basketball arena downtown and purchase of luxury suites and season tickets by local businesses. >> everybody making a decision that sacramento's a viability market. >> the kings have been in sacramento since 1985 when they moved from kansas city. >>> two people are in the hospital this morning after an overnight crash in san mateo. what investigators are saying about that crash this morning. >>> and firefighters are getting ready to camp at the peninsula. the important message they're trying to get out this morning. >>> go through the neighborhood, giving residents these flyers warning them about a plan to privatize their local fire department. >>> plus: the overnight car crash on the peninsula. what investigators say may have led to that accident. >>> a tornado rips through the city of st. louis, the effect being felt in the bay area. >>> good morning, everyone. welcome to ktvu's mornings on 2. >> we saw meteorologist rosemary going. there she is again with a look

we are waiting to hear from the mirror, kevin johnson if if he is going to make good on the change--the request permission to relocate the team. >> golf. trying to share in the carolinas. you have to share the golf course. this using a golf code to protect himself, and if donald winds this weekend the pga heritage he will be the no. 1 in the world. six under with 10 under par which is good enough to lead this weekend. another alligator! savannah, ga. the one of the leaders in golf with tom watson. just like he has done it for years. >> marty: the great comeback. two big victories to give sharks control looking to wrap things up and change things tonight with game 5 at c h p pavilion. most of the team had the-the h-p pavilion. most of the players were off tonight with a 3-1 lead san jose is looking to move to the second round tonight at 7:30. >> isabel: kron 4 news this weekend at the royal wedding. you are going to see details on their real kiss. >> marty: sun is coming up over the east. we will take a look at the approach to the bay bridge we will be back. >> isabel: royal-kiss [ banke

david johnson the second was killed as he defended his roommate. the suspect is kevin gunning. officers say gunning came to the home and threatened his ex- girlfriend with a gun. they say johnson was shot while he was protecting her. this is antioch's second homicide in year. >>> san carlos will not hire a private company to provide fire fighting services after all. after a spirited debate that lasted well into the evening last night. the city council re rejected a bid. the city now plans to pursue a possible merger with redwood city's fire department. but if those talks fail, the council said it might reconsider the wakenaw proposal. >>> in a couple of hours from now, the san bruno city council will hear the details of a new pg & e report. she told ktvu this afternoon that pg & e has made an initial deposit of $12 million and has agreed to pay up to $70 million. that money will be used for the city's response and recovery costs from the explosion and fire. those costs are separate from losses that homeowners suffered. >>> in a money saving move, governor brown issued an executi

kevin mccormally is back. monday, if you're running way behind, tips on filing your 2007 return before it's too late. >> susie: johnson and johnson will pay $70 million to settle civil and criminal charges that it paid bribes and kickbacks to win overseas business. it's the first major settlement since the obama administration started cracking down on the pharmaceutical industry over a year ago. j&j was accused of paying doctors in several european countries and officials in the iraqi government. the company did not admit or deny guilt. >> tom: starting next week, toyota will begin cutting production at its north american plants adjusting for supply disruptions from japan. the automaker hopes reducing its work week will prevent it from running out of parts. toyota will produce 35,000 fewer vehicles in north america from mid-march to the end of april. that's when the company will re- assess its production plans. >> tom: not the threat of a government shut down, nor high energy prices will knock down the bull market in stocks. that's the prediction from tonight's market monitor guest. elaine garzarelli is president of g

kevin, this task is a breeze. he completes it in about six seconds. he came here to the johnson o'connor research foundation in san francisco for high level aptitude testing. >> i was laid off last year. february 2010. and kind of had an opening into looking at other possibilities of what would be next. >> reporter: his testing revealed he had great skills for the biotech industry he's been in the past 14 years, but would also be great at documentary film making, something he's now trying. >> what we're going to do is called color discrimination. >> reporter: this may look like child's play but this test assesses whether alexandra diamond would be great at checking documents for details. after seven hours of testing, she learned a lot about herself. >> there were definitely surprises. my memory's pretty good. i didn't really know that. they told me i had a knack for learning new languages. >> reporter: now after being laid off from her hr job, she's considering getting into the biotech field, something testing revealed she would excel in. the tasks are based on scientific resear