maureen kelly kron4 news. >>secretary of state john kerry is in baghdad tonight. as insurgents tighten their grip on the iraq. intense fighting has pushed government forces back into the baghdad suburbs. catherine heenan reports. >>we are dealing with an emergency situtation >> catherine: alarm at the white house at the continued advance of insurgents. >> catherine: isis fighters celebrated new victories as they raced down the euphrates river valley towards baghdad. over the weekend, the sunni insurgents seized the two main border crossings linking baghdad with syria and jordan. >> catherine: their job made easier as government soldiers fled their posts. an iraqi army spokesman called the pullback a strategic withdrawal. >>"this is a tactical measure so we can re open new fronts in western anbar these forces have been redeployed in a stronger, more secure position." >> catherine: california senator barbara boxer says the explanation is simpler. >>they ran away. >> catherine: with no good news from the fighting fronts, secretary of state kerry delivered a grim warn

. >> pam: maureen kelly explains why.ornia regulators are threatening to shut down on demand ride sharing companies like uberx from operating in this state.unless they get their drivers to stay away from the airports. >> reporter:here's the letter that went out to five smartphone ride booking services on wednesday.including uberx and lyft.which gives the companies two weeks to cease and desist from picking up or dropping off at airports in the state.or the head of the c-p-u-c says he'll pull their permits which allows them to do business in california. >> reporter:these companies are supposed to get special authorization from the airports to compete with taxi's and limos. >> reporter:doug yakel with the s-f-o explains why that's important. >> we like to have a way of identifying all of those things up front. >> reporter: a recent crackdown at s-f-o found a lot of transportation network company drivers.the majority of whom were working for uberx.had been floating the rules. >> reporter:about 70% of the 300 they stopped did

maureen kelly kron4 news. > > people just want squad cars and their neighborhoods and they want to be connected to see the police officers. > > we want people to respect police officers who. we want to say we will be innovative about the security. > > muni's union. now facing charges. from san francisco's city attorney. dennis herrera filed the charges today. calling the worker sickout "illegal." today marked the third day of a sickout. to protest a proposed labor contract. today service greatly improved over mondaytue union leaders deny that they are behind the job action. the two sides are expected to go into arbitration saturday. in sports. the giants get a big hit from an unexpected player. . and the a's try to continue their mastery of the yankees. gary has the highlights. and all the sports.next ♪ take the nestea plunge. nothing refreshes like nestea. safeway gets that staying on budget can be a real bear. that's why they've got lots of ways to save. real big club card deals, the safeway app and gas rewards. this week, dulcinea mini watermelons are just $2.50 each. mayonnaise is

kron 4's maureen kelly was in court, as the federal prosecutor released new evidence. to show why they believe, chamberlain is a danger to the public and needs to kept behind bars. this is a photo of castor beans that the prosecutor says was found inside ryan chamberlain's apartment when it was searched castor beans are the organic compound from which ricin is made.a deadly toxin. one of three.federal agents believe chamberlain was attempting to by online. the other two being abrin.and pure nicotine. here's another photo the assistant u-s attorney showed the judge while trying to prove chamberlain should remain in custody as his case works it's way thru the justice system.it's close pin switch.attached to a 9 volt battery.which could be used to rig a booby trap. that component in addtion to the i-e-d allegedly turned up in that same fbi search. . the prosecutor called the bomb- a self contained fully prosecutor said he didn't suicide.calling it a messy and more distrubing evidence was arsenic cloroform suicide killing and uncle fester.the nom de explosives. chamberlain

. >> -- maureen kelly. >>> epic rose house and other restaurants are raising money for guide dogs forlind. here's one puppy. had the pleasure of hosting. here's a viewer video of the water melon eating contest. >> 18 seconds! [ screaming ] >> they eight pretty fast but not that -- ate pretty fast but not that fast. music provided by a local band, former tv personality, joe peppers. they provide these pups at no charge. >>> from vegas to jersey, two great videos directed by clint eastwood. "think like a man 2" is based on boys getting crazy in vegas. it's all in this week' showing with jeremy ross. >>> las vegas. it's men vs. women in "think like a man 2". it brings close friends to las vegas over a battle of who can have the best time. >> we are free from all our obligations for one night, all of our responsibilities. >> i don't know why women can't have just as much fun. >> compromising situations derail the top reason for the trip, a wedding. >> let me do the talking. >> have you seen the season 1. >> no. >> so you don't have the knowledge! >> reporter: the video is rated pg13. also

maureen kelly kron4 news. >> pam:only on four. >> pam:it is illegal to text while driving. but kron-4 received this picture which shows oakland mayor jean quan. using her phone while behind the wheel. >> pam:coming up tonight on kron-4 news at 8. kron 4's stanley roberts has the response from the mayors office. in tonights edition of people behaving badly. coming up at 5:15. >> pam:big announcements from apple. our tech reporter has a breakdown. of new device features coming soon. >> pam:then at 5:30. >> pam:a warning from bay area police about a new craigslist scheme. the new tactic they say a thief is using. and next. what you might be doing on facebook. that could actually be making you feel sad. . my dad worked as a short order cook. right here. my parents were immigrants. and they taught me that with hard work, anything is possible. i earned a scholarship to mit. and worked across party lines to get things done. i'm alex padilla. i'll protect voting rights for everyone. and make it easier to start a business. so we create jobs and opportunity for all californians. what

convicted. >> frustrated. >> reporter: torres and in art are expected to be sentenced july 22nd maureen kelly kron 4 news. she >> pam: happening now opening arguments in the trial of a teacher accused of molesting 14 students began to that. joseph martin was arrested last year and martinez she has been charged with 150 counts of sexual abuse against his former students at woodside elementary school. martin was arrested when the students reported him last april police then lost a investigation slid to his address for lewd and cassations acts against children under 14 police been lost an investigation which led to his arrest more charges were filed earlier this year after another victim came forth. prosecutors say, martin of used his victims both at his home in his class from several lawsuits have also been filed against martin and the mt. diablo unified school district in connection lamar and has pleaded not guilty to the chargers. >> pam: coming up that bucketing with a west now morning in the bay area new research point out to people who are more at risk of getting detained by mosquitos then

kron 4's maureen kelly reports. that her story has changed only slightly since we first spoke to her yesterday. >> reporter:when we first talked to driver of this nissan ultima.right after the collision sunday evening. she said says she the mayor was on the a cellphone at the time of the crash. >> reporter:that driver.oakland resident renee lovely. did not want to talk again on camera.but after hearing that the mayor now insisting that she was not on her phone while behind the wheel.she is not sure jean quan was talking and driving. because it all happened so fast. renee lovely now says she saw the mayor holding her hand up to her head.as if she was on the phone.but whatever she was doing. lovely believes mayor quan was distracted.and she is still insisting that it was the mayor who ran the light.and not her.which is exactly what she told us on sunday. >> reporter:she was backed up by other witnesses we talked to at the scene. >> reporter:i told renee lovely about the new witness who came forward.who says it was lov

kron4's maureen kelly talked to a leader in bay area law enforcement about the impact of the landmark> reporter:the supreme court justices acknowleged that this ruling would be a blow to law enforcement.but said privacy comes at a cost. >>there is no question that there will be some level of inconveinence.certainly getting a search warrant isn't something you can get very quickly >> reporter:but san francisco district attorney george gascon who was formerly the chief of police.thinks it was the right decision to make in this digital age.considering how much private information is stored mobile devices like smart phones. >>home computer on the go >> reporter:he doesn't think this will unduly impact law enforcement's ability in going after cell phone theives.because many of those arrests are based on eyewitness testimony.and while getting a warrant to connect the thief to the crime takes a little more time.they aren't that hard to come by. >> reporter: the d-a says if cops are worried about evidence on a mobile device being erased remotely.they can put the phones in what's called a blac

the couple admits it was an eerie experience at the time.they weren't scared off. >> reporter: maureen kellyws. >> reporter:and this viral ghost story has people getting in the mood. dozens of you have shared pictures of ghost encounters with us. >> reporter:like this one at by the golden gate bridge. >> reporter:and this one.here in what appears to be a closet or coat rack. >> reporter:how bout this photobomber.reaper the creeper.while they're smoochin! >> reporter:this one was in livermore. >> reporter:and the kron-4 building on van ness is notorious for cryptic ghostly encounters. one of our security guards snapped this shot one night while making the rounds behind our control room. i cannot confirm nor deny the authenticity of these ghosts photos. but they are kinda fun send your pics in amessage on facebook. or you can email us --- i report for kron at kron4.com. >> pam: a major decision on the washington redskins' controversial team name. was handed down today, pertaining to the team's trademarks. >> pam: but will it force owner dan snyder to finally change the name? >> pam: emily schm

maureen kelly kron4 news >> catherine: the work stoppage began with a few sick calls on friday. by monday --- muni riders really felt the impact, >> catherine: on a normal work day, muni operates about 600 vehicles of various kinds: diesel and electric buses, light rail vehicles and cable cars, as well as a fleet of vintage streetcars. >> catherine: monday it only had operators for about 2=hundred vehicles. >>bing >> catherine: tuesday it was able to get 100 more on the streets. >>bing >> catherine: and today muni says it has 440 buses and lrv's in service, but still no cable cars. >> catherine: the streetcars will be limited to running between fisherman's wharf and the ferry building. >> reporter:our team coverage continues with kron 4's will tran. he was out with muni riders. during the morning commute. >> reporter:we're tracking developments in a disturbing case >> the trouble to leave three hours in advance to catch the bus. >> reporter: we have seen a trend with the numbers have gone down with every passing day he believes a major stepping in as well as the union telling th

kron4's maureen kelly says questions are being raised about whether the offer is legal. cast your vote.take a toke. but not every person who casts their ballot june 3rd will be getting the in on the deal. you do have to be a medical canifbus patient we wont be passing out weed to everyone who walks in the door. and you have to be a member of one of the participating medical marijuana dispensaries who are a part of the silicon valley cannabis coalion. and not every club is offering the same deal.bite the all american cannabis club will be giving out a 25% discount. they say they offering the incentive to make their members aware of upcoming primary this tuesday.so they will make their voices heard about who runs the city of san jose. this comes as the city council gets set to discuss a new zoning proposal for the clubs. > > the council has proposed regulations that will effectively shut down most clubs in that city. they also have published their own cannabi friendly voting guide. late friday the district attorney office issued a statement that says the offer doesn't appe

this is what kron 4's maureen kelly found is see the image the she caught the disease is blurring and there are some smudges on the window but else the of goes there. maybe next time. park rangers say, the photo could have caught a passing alcatraz tourist, instead of a ghost. rangers who have worked there for years say, they have yet to have their own eerie still ahead. but first in the gabe slate tech report. life in prison for selling, rummies that the case of one teenager. and a little later at 5. bridge for over 60,000 california foster children, it's a challenge to replace clothes that are too small or worn out. i grew 3 inches last year. i don't need anything fancy. i never had much to begin with. when i look nice on the outside, i feel better on the inside. to help, sleep train is collecting new clothes for kids big and small. bring your gift to any sleep train, and help make a foster child's day a little brighter. not everyone can be a foster parent, but anyone can help a foster child. weren't as a normal rates when at the winner's circle come sunday afternoon some less car d