abc 7 news reporter lonnie rivera is in san jose where hundreds turned out for the rally. lonnie? >> reporter: yes, ama. it was a message of unity, love and support for all women in downtown san jose. but the speakers called for those protesters to take this even beyond the rally holding those in power accountable. for some it's a day off from work to stand up for women's rights. a couple hundred people wore red to show solidarity. the day without a rally -- >> one much our heroes. >> robin and her daughter came to connect and support the rights and freedom of all women. >> come out and stand up and do what you can. call your representatives. run for an office. >> becky couldn't pass up the chance to support the cause. >> i think the more people who are involved and take part in it, the more effective it will be. >> steve put on a red hoodie for the women in his life. >> people feel it's okay to put

abc 7's lonnie rivera is live in san jose. >> good morning, natasha. since we've been here this morning, all we've seen is just this police car in front of the hotel here. we're not sure if it is part of the security detail for the former president. but here's a look at former president obama's motorcade as it arrived at san jose airport. the reason for his visit is not clear. it comes as the clock ticks for president trump to back up his claims that the former president wiretapped his phones during the campaign. the house intelligence committee set today as the deadline for proof of those accusations. >> president trump has to provide the american people, not just the intelligence committee, but the american people with evidence. >> before traveling to san jose, president obama spent the day with billionaire warren buffet in omaha, nebraska. they had lunch and a quick meeting sunday. we will be here this morning to see where he's going next. we're live in downtown san jose. lonnie rivera, abc 7 news. >> thank you. >>> an estimate of how much president

lonni rivera was there as they try to get support for a plan they submitted yesterday. she's live in oakland. lonni. >> reporter: yes, the mayor said today that it is a myth that the city is not ready to build something right now and right here. those were her words in the latest effort to keep the raiders here in oakland. >> this is home. >> reporter: for so many passionate raiders fans, this is home. the site of the oakland coliseum captures their heart because it holds so much history. and this sign said, las vegas, if you build it, we won't come. >> we are stuck with the team in losing seasons and came here any way and so we really want to make sure that we're rewarded for that. >> reporter: raiders fans joined the oakland mayor and other city leaders to push the latest plan to keep the team in the city of oakland. ronnie lott presented a plan to build a new venue adjacent to the coliseum. >> 55 acres of open land that is ready to be built on right now. >> reporter: fans showed up in silver and black gear with straightforward signs but many say voices are not being h

lonni rivera is live in oakland with how roger goodell is responding to the city's effort to try to keep the team. lonni? >> reporter: yes, eric. that is right. you might call this a last-stitch effort on the city's part and it is not looking promising, because the nfl commissioner roger goodell said their proposal is not clear, specific and actionable in a reasonable amount of time. >> this is home. >> reporter: for so many raiders fans, this is home. this sign sums you will feelings about a possible move, saying, quote, las vegas, if you build it, we won't come. >> we stuck with the team in losing seasons and we came here any way. and so we really want to make sure that we're rewarded for that. >> reporter: raiders fans joined the oakland mayor and others to push the latest plan to keep the team in the city of oakland. former nfl player ronnie lott presented the recent proposal to the nfl commissioner. >> i do not have room in my mind or my heart for any other result right now. >> reporter: the latest plan calls for using 55 acres of open land for a new stadium on the current coliseum

lonni rivera is live in oakland with how roger goodell is responding to the city's effort to try to keep the team. lonni? >> reporter: yes, eric. that is right. you might call this a last-stitch effort on the city's part and it is not looking promising, because the nfl commissioner roger goodell said their proposal is not clear, specific and actionable in a reasonable amount of time. >> this is home. >> reporter: for so many raiders fans, this is home. this sign sums you will feelings about a possible move, saying, quote, las vegas, if you build it, we won't come. >> we stuck with the team in losing seasons and we came here any way. and so we really want to make sure that we're rewarded for that. >> reporter: raiders fans joined the oakland mayor and others to push the latest plan to keep the team in the city of oakland. former nfl player ronnie lott presented the recent proposal to the nfl commissioner. >> i do not have room in my mind or my heart for any other result right now. >> reporter: the latest plan calls for using 55 acres of open land for a new stadium on the current coliseum

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. >> lonnie rivera is live along monterey circle. lonnie? >> reporter: you can see the crews are wrapping up. there are only two trucks left. they hosed it one last time to be on the safe side. and now they're leaving. here's a look at the flames when the fire broke out. firefighters responded to the blaze about 10:15 here at monterey circle. it was well involved when they arrived. three adults and two teens made it out of the house. at this time, they're crediting smoke detectors for saving those people's lives. >> there were other buildings threatened by the structure on fire. we had multiple occupants to evacuate and protect with hose lines. additionally, water supply is limited in here. that was another challenge. >> reporter: pg&e crew vs. shut off gas to the entire mobile home park. the fire was caused by gas. it burned adjacent homes nearby, but they did not damage the sbrrts. no word on how long the gas will be out this morning. live in san jose, abc7 news. >> thank you. >>> also in san jose, the case of a man found dead in the gutte

lonni rivera explains the fact that he's swimming away on his own is a relief for experts. they thought they may have to rescue him. >> reporter: in the middle of a farm pasture, look who pops up. the talk of the town, a sea lion out of his element but stealing hearts. >> i was like, you know what? let's take a little longer lunch break and see if we can catch him. >> i'm so happy for him and i'm really grateful that we got to be a part of this history-making moment. >> reporter: mr. leisure, the male sea lion, was last seen entering a concrete storm drain after being spotted near this spillway tuesday morning. >> spent appears to be the entire night in the culvert, came out early this morning and just started heading back towards the ocean. >> reporter: the huge male sea lion swam with the currents and onlookers followed him along the way. animal control and marine mammal officials included, only there to make sure he safely moved through the canal. >> we basically wanted to keep it going out towards the ocean so just in case that it decided to make a turn, go up the canal

lonnie rivera has more. when you own a bakery closing shop for a day isn't a good idea. >> it's a struggle, for sure. >> reporter: an international women's day, second story bakery stayed open. the from city hall and gave demonstrators a chance to support a local business. >> i gnaw if we shop anywhere today, this would be perfect. >> i love to see the activism in the neighborhood and close to city hall and elevates everybody. >> reporter: christi can relate to today's eloquent powmpowerme. she decided to pursue a career in the bakery business. >> it's important for us to feel like he can make a change. >> reporter: you'll find an assortment to satisfy your sweet tooth but sometimes there is nothing sweet about running a small business. >> i have a daughter, so i want to see the world to be a better place for her. she comes of age. >> reporter: she's writing a new story and hopes to inspire all women to pursue their passion no matter what. in san jose, lonnie rivera, abc 7 news. >> abc 7 news was in berkeley

lonnie rivera, abc 7 news. >>> here is a strange story. a naked intoxicated man fell down a hallow shaft at a napa restaurant and rescuers had to break open a wall to get him out. the police department posed some pictures of the rescue. look at the predicament this fellow was in. you can see how narrow the shaft is. he was looking for a wishing well gained access to the roof and forced open a door panel that led to this shaft. firefighters had to bash open a wall to get this guy out. this shot from sky 7 gives you a better perspective of where that shaft door is in relation to the store. the 48-year-old man was treated for minor injuries, but does face charges of burglary and a parole violation. >>> san francisco officials took a step forward charging a fee to drive on the city's crookedest street. the san francisco transportation authority board voted to authorize a study to find ways to reduce traffic on that section of lubmart street. visitors could make a reservation and pay a fee to drive down the street. those without reservations wo

in alameda, lonnie rivera, "abc 7 news." >>> all right.ne of the worst commutes in the bay area has just gotten a little better. express lanes on 14 miles of 580 between dublin and livermore opened a year ago and today are called a success. congestion pricing is driving the system with transponders, sensors and cameras tracking over 30,000 trips a day by solar drivers and carpoolers along the corridor. the average driver paying $2 to $3 and maximum anyone paid was $9.75. but many are getting a free ride. >> you have to have a fast track flex if you want to travel toll free as a car pool on the i-580 system. >> reporter: fast tckrax allows drivers to tell the system how many are in their car and drivers in those express lanes are averaging speeds about ten miles an hour faster than the rest of traffic. all of westbound interstate 80 will be shut down a few hours tonight in fairfield so caltrans can install new signs. they're going up near green valley road. crews will close all westbound lanes from 10:30 in the evening until 3:00 a.m. tomor

abc 7 news reporter lonni rivera has the story. >> suddenly we heard i think it was glass shattering and then the fire alarm or the alarm started beeping. >> reporter: san jose fire police and paramedics responded to a call about an explosion and fire at canyon springs post acute care facility. jasmine wong was inside with a singing group entertaining patients. >> it was pretty chaotic. we stood around for a while but then we were told that everyone needs to get out so we helped evacuate the residents. >> reporter: police believe someone was smoking a cigarette with a room with an oxygen tank nearby and it caused an explosion, then a fire. >> the fire appeared to be contents only, not taking the whole room. >> reporter: dolores harris rushed over to check on her mom, who is being treated here. >> i jumped in my car and probably broke a few laws to get over here to see about her. >> reporter: more than 170 residents, all different ages, are staying here. fire crews say employees had to evacuate 125 patients. harris was concerned about her mom, who has dementia. >> and i know she's pre

lonnie rivera has more.n you own a bakery closing shop for a day isn't a good idea. >> it's a struggle, for sure. >> reporter: an international women's day, second story bakery stayed open. the location across the street from city hall and gave demonstrators a chance to support a local business. >> i gnaw if we shop anywhere today, this would be perfect. >> i love to see the activism in the neighborhood and close to city hall and elevates everybody. >> reporter: christi can to today's eloquent powmpowerme. she decided to pursue a career in the bakery business. >> it's important for us to feel like he can make a change. >> reporter: you'll find an assortment to satisfy your sweet tooth but sometimes there is nothing sweet about running a small business. >> i have a daughter, so i want to see the world to be a better place for her. she comes of age. >> reporter: she's writing a new story and hopes to inspire all women to pursue their passion no matter what. in san jose, lonnie rivera, abc 7 news. >> abc 7 news

in palo alto, lonnie rivera. >> confirmation hearings for president trump's nominee to the supreme courtl gorsuch will start in ten days. yesterday the american bar association unanimously gave gorsuch its highest rating declaring him "well qualified to serve on our country's highest court." the court has had a vacancy ever since the death of antonin scalia last year. >>> a restaurant group is taking a stand against immigration raids. golden gate restaurant association is encouraging its members to post these sanctuary restaurant sips. don ramon's in the south market area did it today. the designation doesn't have any legal standing but it aims to calm fears among workers and teacher them about their legal rights. >>> there's no rain in the sight this weekend. you're looking live at the view from our santa cruz camera. should be lovely down there. spencer will be back with the updated forecast in ten minutes. >>> and next -- >> do it yourself braces? it is actually happening. afoot and light-hearted i take to the open road. healthy, free, the world before me, the long brown path before m

in palo alto, lonnie rivera. >> confirmation hearings for president trump's nominee to the supreme court neil gorsuch will start in ten days. yesterday the american bar association unanimously gave gorsuch its highest rating declaring him "well qualified to serve on our country's highest court." the court has had a vacancy ever since the death of antonin scalia last year. >>> a restaurant group is taking a stand against immigration raids. golden gate restaurant association is encouraging its members to post these sanctuary restaurant sips. don ramon's in the south market area did it today. the designation doesn't have any legal standing but it aims to calm fears among workers and teacher them about their legal rights. >>> there's no rain in the sight this weekend. you're looking live at the view from our santa cruz camera. should be lovely down there. spencer will be back with the updated forecast in ten minutes. >>> and next -- >> do it yourself braces? it is actually happening. i'm michael >>> messenger wanting straight teeth so badly, urn willing to try to make your own braces. it's h

abc7 news reporter lonni rivera was there. >> reporter: they gave her a standing ovation even beforee sonya sotomayor stoke one on the stanford memorial auditorium stage. she was appointed to the supreme court in 2009 by president obama. but the first latina justice connected with students as a former law student herself. >> i figured out first how to be a generally informed citizen. >> reporter: she told the audience curious people go further and that curiosity helped to shape her as a person long before she became a supreme court justice. sotomayor wasted no time taking questions from curious students. >> what were your greatest fears and hopes upon joining the supreme court? >> reporter: she walked through the crowd, shook hands, stopped for photos and just talked about how to make it in the world. >> how do you deal with the fact that your incredible success has given you a perspective that's completely different from that of many people with whom you'd like to empathize. >> living in two worlds. i am a member of a lot of different worlds, but i don't feel at home completely, com

lonnie rivera is live in san jose.natasha. we're in front of the fremont where there is a police car behind us. not clear if it is part of the security detail for former president obama. here's a look at the motorcade as it arrived to san jose airport. he arrived to the airport last night. the reason for his visit is not clear but it comes as the clock ticks for president trump to back his claims that the former president wiretapped his phones during the campaign. the white house intelligence committee asked for proof of the accusations by today. >> there are one of two possibilities here. either the president deliberately for some reason made up this charge or perhaps, more disturbing, the president really believes this. >> before traveling to san jose, president obama met with billionaire warren buffet in omaha, nebraska. they had lunch sunday. we'll be here this morning to see where he is going. we're live in downtown san jose. lonnie rivera, abc 7 news. >>> thank you. an estimate of how much president trump's new health ca

abc7 news reporter lonni rivera has that story. >> reporter: an unexpected visit by i.c.e. agents to a community center in the mission district caused fear and panic in the neighborhood in january. community activist maricela says calls have come through a new hotline about similar situations. >> we've received over 450 calls since february 10 and it is really the community being afraid. >> reporter: the san francisco immigrant legal and education network set up the hotline for residents to report i.c.e. actions and to inform undocumented immigrants about their legal rights. >> we don't recommend you say anything if you are arrested. just say your name and ask for an attorney. >> reporter: the mexican consulate in san francisco launched a legal assistance center. the san francisco office has joined 50 mexican consulates to calm fears and offer legal advice to mexican nationals. >> we want them to know their rights and we want them to have information from reliable sources. >> reporter: consulate workers are visiting communities. many attorneys are working pro bono. it's the

abc7 news reporter lonni rivera has the story. >> reporter: an unexpected visit by i.c.e. agents to a community center in the mission district caused fear and panic in the neighborhood in january. community activist says calls have come through a new hotline about similar situations. >> we've received over 450 calls since february 10 and @really the community being afraid. >> reporter: the san francisco immigrant legal and education network set up the hotline for residents to report i.c.e. actions and to inform undocumented immigrants about their legal rights. >> we don't recommend you say anything. if you are arrested, just say your name and ask for an attorney. >> reporter: the mexican consulate in san francisco launched a legal assistance center. the san francisco office has joined 50 mexican canconsulates calm fears and offer legal advice to mexican nationals. >> we want them to know their rights and we want them to have information from reliable sources. >> reporter: consulate workers are visiting communities many attorneys are working pro bono. t it's their way of st

abc7 news reporter lonni rivera was there. >> reporter: they give her a standing ovation even beforehe spoke one on the stanford memorial auditorium stage. she was appointed to the supreme court in 2009 by president obama. but the first latina justice connected with students as a former law student herself. >> i figured out first how to be a generally informed citizen. >> reporter: she told the audience curious people go further and that curiosity helped to shape her as a person long before she became a supreme court justice. sotomayor wasted no time taking questions from curious students. >> what were your greatest fears and hopes upon joining the supreme court? >> would by good enough. >> reporter: she walked through the crowd, shook hands, stopped for photos and just talked about how to make it in the world. >> but how do you deal with the fact that your incredible success has given you a perspective that's completely different from that of many people with whom you'd like to empathize. >> living in two worlds. i am a member of a lot of different worlds, but i don't feel at home c

. >> lonnie rivera is live at the hotel where it is happening. >> >> reporter: you can really feel the business here around the fairmont hotel this morning. a lot of security as you mentioned here on the street and underground in the garage. security detail for former president barack obama's visit. we're hearing the visit is because he's likely meeting with tech leaders. here is a look at san jose police capine unit walking through the area. they took a dog inside of the garage. the exact reason for the meeting is not clear but it comes on the same day as president's trump's deadline to present evidence related to wire tapping allegations about former president obama. the house intelligence committee asked for proof of the allegations by today. mean time, many local residents excited that the former president is here. many of them came out to get a photo to see if they could catch the motorcade. >> he is the first president i've ever voted for and i just am really excited to see him today. >> he's a transformational figure, a good one and he's dech fat -- definitely missed. >> before

in vacaville, lonni rivera, abc 7 news. >> and of course this is not the bay area's first encounter with wayward sea lions. last may a san francisco police officer baby-sat a sea lion that was found wandering on the great highway. last april, a young male sea lion snarled traffic in sonoma county and needed to be rescued. nicknamed school days, he was corralled near highway 37 and taken in for treatment. >>> a surveillance photo has led to the arrest of a man suspected of sexual assault. george mubaric turned himself in after seeing this photo on the news and social media. this is his mug shot next to a police sketch of the suspect. he's accused of two sexual assaults, including one at the palo alto caltrain station on march 1st. >>> a man who was going do door-to-door selling magazines is under arrest accused of sexually assaulting a napa woman inside her home. it happened just before 6:00 last night on pine street. a transient named lester morris ivy was selling magazines when he entered the woman's home uninvited and attacked her. ivy is in jail on a sexual battery charge. the victim

lonnie rivera is there. >> reporter: they gave her a standing ovation even before justice sonia sotomayorke one word on the stanford memorial auditorium stage. she was appointed to the supreme court in 2009 by president obama, but today the first latina justice connected with students as a former law student herself. >> i figured out first how to be a generally informed citizen. >> reporter: she told the audience curious people go further, and that curiosity helped to shape her as a person long before she became a supreme court justice. sotomayor wasted no time taking questions from curious students. >> what were your greatest fears and hopes upon joining the supreme court? >> would i be good enough. >> she walked through the crowd, shook hands, stopped for photos and just talked about how to make it in the world. >> but how do you deal with the fact that your incredible success has given you a perspective that's completely different from that of many people with whom you'd like to empathize. >> living in two worlds. i'm a member of a lot of different worlds, but i don't feel at home comp

lonnie rivera is live outside the facility. lonnie? >> yes, katie, the back area of this building was damaged because of the smoke and also because of dry chemicls inside. and tonight, two people were injured. one of them critically injured, in the hospital with severe burns. >> suddenly we heard, i think it was glass shattering. and then the fire alarm, or the alarm started beeping. >> reporter: san jose fire, police, and paramedics responded to the call at the canyon springs post acute care facility. jasmine wong was inside with a singing group entertaining patients. >> it was pretty chaotic, so we stood around for a while, then we were told that everyoe needed to get out, so we helped evacuate the residents. >> police believe someone was smoking a cigarette in a room with an oxygen tank nearby, which caused the explosion sinc. >> someone who put his heart out for the kids and he loved it. he breathed baseball, ate baseball, slept baseball. >> navarro's funeral will be tomorrow at 9:00 a.m. at the santa clara fairgrounds. >>> it's be

in vacaville, lonnie rivera, abc 7 news. >>> abc 7 news was at berean christian school. a memorial honoring a student who died in iraq. >> is it means so much, he will never be forgotten. there's a remembrance here, and a reminder here for every child, every student that comes through here for the rest of their lives, he won't be forgotten. >> no, he will not. >> ben was killed in an ambush in 2008. >>> tomorrow stanford is giving people a chance to chime in on a development it wants to build in menlo park. here's the rendering of what's being called middle plaza. it includes offices, apartments, shops. stanford wants to make the development a place for bike and car share programs by including lockers and showers for commuters. the project will be built on what are now vacant car lots about half a mile from the menlo park train station. >>> the weather is changing. true tooma is tracking closely for us. >> it's kind of a battle of the seasons, more like winter today, but tomorrow and into friday, spring is going to win that battle. sunshine returns and those numbers will

abc 7 news reporter lonnie rivera talked with the family who is standing by their son's innocence. >> i'm feeling very depressed about this. >> the search of his cupertino home. >> they didn't even show us the warrant. and i asked them, i insist -- they grab my shirt and pull me outside. detectives came here to cupertino wednesday morning. when they searched it, they left with several computers and pictures of young girls. eventually one detective showed him a warrant after the search. his 35-year-old son raj is accused of stalking at least four underaged girls and detectives believe there could be a total of 19 total possible victims. >> whatever acquisition of in a search warrant was, they were false. i know my son. >> neighbors are still shocked. >> i've seen so many kids walking this way. i have a 13-year-old daughter who goes to hide. i don't think she ever encountered anything. >> a 14-year-old claims she was repeatedly approached by sani who gave her gifts. >> i'm so glad there was somebody who was able to speak up and stop this. >> his bail is set at $200,000. in san jose. lon

in the south bay, lonnie rivera, abc7 news. >>> vice president mike pence traveled to kentucky today to appeal for support for the white house-backed overhaul. he spoke at an energy company in louisville as part of an to reassure conservatives who have raised objections to the plan, including senator rand paul. >> for us to seize this opportunity to repeal and replace obamacare once and for all. we need every republican in congress and we're counting on kentucky. >> the house is expected to vote in two weeks. in the senate, they need need nd of 51 of 52 to reach president trump's dress. >>> and backlash at an event in southern california. mostly democrats peppered darrell issa with questions on several issues. >> i sent you this book, it's called climate change for beginners, because for 16 years, you've doubted the fundamental -- >> ask your question, young man. >> issa defended many of his stands. and president trump in northern san diego county. he didn't expect the event to be easy. >> they're expected to be contentious. the people who show up are the ones who have concern on one

abc 7 news reporter lonnie rivera talked with the family who is standing by their son's innocence. >>ng very depressed about this. >> the search of his cupertino home. >> they didn't even show us the warrant. and i asked them, i insist -- they grab my shirt and pull me outside. detectives came here to cupertino wednesday morning. when they searched it, they left with several computers and pictures of young girls. eventually one detective showed him a warrant after the search. his 35-year-old son raj is accused of stalking at least four underaged girls and detectives believe there could be a total of 19 total possible victims. >> whatever acquisition of in a search warrant was, they were false. i know my son. >> neighbors are still shocked. >> i've seen so many kids walking this way. i have a 13-year-old daughter who goes to hide. i don't think she ever encountered anything. >> a 14-year-old claims she was repeatedly approached by sani who gave her gifts. >> i'm so glad there was somebody who was able to speak up and stop this. >> his bail is set at $200,000. in san jose. loni rivera,

lonny rivera has the story. >> suddenly we heard, i think it was glass shattering, and the fire alarm where the arm started to beep. >> reporter: fire, police and paramedics responded to a call about an explosion and fire at the facility. jasmine wong was inside entertaining the patients. >> we were told everybody needed to get out so we helped to evacuate patients. >> reporter: somebody believes there was somebody spoking a cigarette near a oxygen tank. >> it was contents only. >> delores harris rushed over to check her mom. >> i jumped in my car and probably broke a few laws to get here to see about her. >> reporter: fire crews say employees had to evacuate 125 patients and hairiorris was concerned about her mom. >> 100 years old, i am sure she was concerned about it. >> reporter: patients are being treated in another part of the building. in san jose, lonny rijose, lonno news. >>> abc7 news was at east ridge little league fields, and that's in san jose, where family and friends paid respect to navarro. he was fatally stabbed while working security at a bar last month and people at

in the south bay, lonny rivera, abc7 news. >>> vice president pence travelled to kentucky yesterday for support for the white house-backed obamacare overhaul. and pence says there's going to be a battle in washington. >> for us to seize this opportunity to repeal and replace obamacare once and for all, we need every republican in congress and we are counting on kentucky. >> the house is expected to vote on the bill within two weeks in the senate, it would need the support of 51 of the 52 republicans to reach president trump's desk. >>> one of leading conservative voices had backlash. >> this past holiday season i sent a book and it's called "climate change for beginners" because for 16 years you doubted -- >> ask your question, young man. >> issa defended many of his stands and defended president trump during the forum in northern san diego county. the congressman knew the event would not be easy. >> they are expected to be contentious. the nature of these are the people that show up have concerns on one side or the other. >> issa ended the first session of his town hall after being que

in alameda, lonni rivera, ac 7 news. >> state democrats have a plan to raise gas taxes and fees that would add up to $5.5 billion in extra money for transportation projects. lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are pushing a measure to ensure funds are not used for anything else. the author of the measure says giving voters the opportunity to secure new revenue for transportation projects only may lessen the blow of tax and fee increases. >> i think it is justifiably weary of new taxes unless they have that assurance that they know exactly what they are paying for. >> the tax increase plan would raise gas taxes by 12 cents per gallon phased in over the next three years. also increase vehicle registration fees by $38. >> heads up all westbound interstate 80 will be shut down for a few hours tonight in fairfield. so caltrans can install new signs. they will be going in near green valley road. crews will close all westbound lanes tonight from 10:30 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. tomorrow they will close lanes for a similar time. this is part after big project caltrans is doing to improve the interch

abc7 news reporter lonny rivera has the story. >> an accused intruder from the south bay is in federal custody, and this video shows lights from the south lawn suddenly turning on, and jonathan tran was discovered there just before midnight on friday. >> that's crazy. because usually you doa doan d d around here, you know. >> i saw him a couple days ago and he was just driving in his car. >> it's not clear how tran made it to washington, d.c., but he scaled a six-foot-tall fence with a backpack on. trump was inside. when an agent questions the intruder, he said he was a friend with the president and had an appointment. at a saturday lunch, the president thanked the secret service. >> the secret service did a fantastic job. >> tran had two cans of mace in his back tapackbackpack, and hes been called schizophrenic. in 2015, an intruder scaled the fence, and tran made his first court appearance and he is charged with entering restricted grounds while carrying a dangerous weapon. abc 7 news. >>> mike pence traveled to appeal for support of the obamacare overhaul. he wants to reassure consi

in alameda, lonni rivera, ac 7 news. >> state democrats have a plan to raise gas taxes and fees that would add up to $5.5 billion in extra money for transportation projects. lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are pushing a measure to ensure funds are not used for anything else. the author of the measure says giving voters the opportunity to secure new revenue for transportation projects only may lessen the blow of tax and fee increases. >> i think it is justifiably weary of new taxes unless they have that assurance that they know exactly what they are paying for. >> the tax increase plan would raise gas taxes by 12 cents per gallon phased in over the next three years. also increase vehicle registration fees by $38. >> heads up all westbound interstate 80 will be shut down for a few hours tonight in fairfield. so caltrans can install new signs. they will be going in near green valley road. crews will close all westbound lanes tonight from 10:30 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. tomorrow they will close lanes for a similar time. this is part after big project caltrans is doing to improve the interch

in al lena, lonni rivera, abc 7 news. >>> commuters on 580 through the tri valley may think the traffic is moving a little better and if so they would be correct. 14 miles of express between livermore and dublin open to traffic a year ago and the report card for that first year is in now. transportation planners say the traffic is moving faster and smoother and safer out there as well. 7.6 million trips were tracked using those express lanes, that's about 30,000 drivers a day. >> well, i think we've alleviated that parking lot for the most part. people are enjoying their commute about ten miles an hour faster in the express lane than they are in the general purpose lane. >> those lanes are open to carpoolers and drivers with a special transponder. the price for the transponder drivers is based on congestion pricing. at the height of the commute people would pay as much as $13 to make a 14-mile run. >> that adds up if it's almost daily. >>> palo alto based tesla is raising more than $1 billion as it ramps up production of its model three sedan. it needs the money to fund a launch of the

abc 7 news reporter lonni rivera joins us.thought this would be a rescue and now it looks like a happy reunion? >> reporter: yes, they sure did. what an assignment. i have chased attorneys and suspects, never chased a sea lion, but we did for miles along this canal for hours. he slept here overnight, but now last check, he's headed back to the bay. in the middle of a farm pasture, look who pops up from underneath the creek water. the talk of the down, a sea lion out of his element, but stealing hearts. >> i was like, you know what, let's take a little longer lunch break and see if we can catch him. >> it was really need to see. it was really fun to be out here and just have a little field trip. >> reporter: mr. leisure, the male sea lion, was last seen entering a concrete storm drain after being spotted near this spillway tuesday morning. >> spent it appears to be the entire night in the culvert. came out early this morning and just started heading back towards the ocean. >> the huge male sea lion swam with the currents and on

lonnie ra vir nie rivera, abc n >>> next, what that man's family did today in sacramento to help prevent tragedies like that from ever happening again. >>> i'm meteorologist drew tuma, we were some 15 to 20 degrees cooler today but i'm tracking a rapid warmup before return to wet weather comes back. the details ahead in the accuweather forecast. >>> new at 6:00 tonight, why local scientists are taking a hard second look at declassified >>> the parents of man who died in oakland's ghost ship fire talk about their loss and what might be done to spare others the same heartache. laura anthony traveled to the state capital to hear their story. >> through his misfortune, jonathan went there. >> reporter: he's trying to turn his loss into something positive. his son 34-year-old jonathan a visual projection artist was among 36 people killed last december in the ghost ship warehouse fire. testifying before a senate committee, edwin told lawmakers though some thought it was a dangerous building artists like his son gathered at the ghost ship because they had nowhere else like it to go. >> two year

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