. >> reporter: it's a message the folks at mexicali rose received loud and clear.he line began forming late last week when the oakland mainstay announced its pending closure on facebook. the page has become a sort of virtual memorial for some while others lined up in person to pay their respects. >> it's like a family. >> reporter: the mexicali faithful aren't failed by the wait -- fazed by the wait of upwards of two hours in the hot oakland sun. >> it's really sad and i will wait here as long as it takes to get that enchilada. >> reporter: all the more time to share their mexicali memories, which for many span generations. >> my grandson, we had his baby shower here. >> i've been eating at mexicali rose since i was 12 years old. >> i have been coming to this restaurant since i was in the womb. >> i've taken my grandkids, my great grandchildren, five generations. >> reporter: mention coal rose has been around 91 years, the -- mexicali rose has been around 91 years, the first 40 across the street until the land was needed to build the courthouse. the servers and sta

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tomorrow mexicali rose in oakland will serve its last meal and as paul chambers shows us, the lines have been long all week as hundreds of customers have been coming back to say good-bye. >> reporter: just before the doors opened, some of the employees walked the line. they showed their appreciation to the people who kept restaurant in business for almost a century. 93-year-old dyna borrows is one of those people. she has come to the restaurant since 1944. >> i wanted to see and say good-bye to the wonderful people and the good food that they served and everything. >> reporter: the owner says after 91 years, she is closing not because she want to but because it's time to take care of her mother and family. before she can do that the customers will take priority this week. >> we got in line three hours ago this morning to be part of this. >> reporter: inside, the restaurant was abuzz. the kitchen was at full throttle. the owner says these people are the unsung heroes you never see but their food you know. the head chef has been preparing meals here for 44 years. many we spoke with say the

. >> reporter: for young and old everyone standing or sitting in this line outside mexicali rose has story. >> my father introduced us to this place, and they probably have been coming here since the '40s. >> reporter: this woman has been coming with her family since 1944. >> i love the food. the food is beautiful. >> reporter: for 91 years it's been a place where everyone knows your name which makes it all the more bittersweet when the doors close for good friday. the staff greeted like rock stars before the lunch service rush. >> you don't order. they show up with your plate because they know what you're drinking or eating. >> reporter: after three hours jerry, who has been a customer since 1978 and was first in line, is ready to chow down. >> i always order a ground beef burrito. >> reporter: as the clock hit 12:00, the first wave was welcomed inside. organized chaos in the kitchen. the owner and staff too focused to stop to talk to us, plating up customer favorites. especially for those ordering extra to take home to savor that familiar flavor. >> it's delicious. i mean, it's wor

. >> reporter: for young and old, everyone standing or sitting in this line outside mexicali rose has story. >> my father introduced us to this place, and they probably been come here since the '40s. >>> at 93 years young, dinah has been coming with her family since 1944. >> i love the food. the food is beautiful. >> reporter: for 91 years, it's a place where everyone knows your name, which makes it bittersweet. the staff greeted like rock stars with selfies. >> they show up with your plate, because they already know what you're drinking or eating. >> reporte: after three hours, jerry, who has been a customer since 1978 and was first in line is ready to chow down. >> i always order a ground beef burrito. >> reporter: as the clock hit 12:00, the first wave was welcomed inside. organized chaos in the kitchen. the owner and staff too focussed to stop and talk to us, plating up customer favorites and extras to take home to savor the flavor. >> it's worth it. standing in line for three hours. >> reporter: so what will loyal customers do without her enchilada/taco plate combo? >> i don't kn

we'll take you inside oakland's mexicali rose restaurant next. >> temperatures today warmer but still bearable but into friday and saturday, they ratchet up into a red flag warning. >> and coming up at 7:00 on ktvu plus, continuing coverage of today's deadly shooting at a newspaper office in maryland. the search for a motive in the gunfire that killed five people. >> and the justice department announces its largest ever crackdown on healthcare fraud. it's directly linked to opioids. that's coming up on the 7 on ktvu plus. >>> an unlicensed fire alarm technician sued after a deadly fire in san francisco may be at the center of a much bigger safety problem. >> "2 investigates" first exposed the fraud and has now discovered the man continued to work without a license for at least two more years. candice win reports. -- candice nguyen reports. >> reporter: alex, julie, in may we linked that one unlicensed fire alarm tech with a deadly fire in the mission district. since then we connected him to a half dozen buildings around san francisco including a business and several apartment building

mexicali rose is closing for retirement. you have until friday to stop by for a plate of your favorite dish, maybe inch mexicali rose says it will open daily from 11:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. until friday. the ferries will service according to conkell. the plan approved will overhaul peer 31, 31 1/2 and 33 on embarcadero. the update expected to move forward sometime next year. >>> it's official and beverly made he split up with his wife in march. she was a san francisco prosecutor married to gavin newsom in 2000 when he was elected mayor. that ended in divorce. >>> next at 6:30 president trump defending controversial comments about denying immigrants at the borders due process. >>> tense moments in the east bay when a fire comes uncomfortable close to concord neighborhood. we have a live report. >>> plus c for comfort, a grass fire inching toward homes in the east bay. >> a family feud involving legendary astronaut buzz aldrin, why he's suing his kids. >>> a crisis at the border at the bay area. children separated from their pare

mexicali rose on clay street is closing for retirement. you have until friday to stop by for a plate of your favorite dish, maybe some enchiladas. mercury news into to patrons and susan jones lamts the closing. she says it was one of the few local businesses that welcomed her dad and other african-american veterans after world war ii. mexicali rose says it will be open daily from 11:30 to 8:00 p.m. until friday. get it while you can. >>> awards night in the nba, none of the warriors took home a major prize, kevin durant did take home an important title. >> community assist award, recognized for pledging more than $13 million to self different charities this year including here in the bay area. along with the award nba and kais kaiser permanente will donate money to the charity of his choosing. durant picked boys and girls club. >> nice to see them recognized off the court. >> great to see. >> coming up seven things you need to know as you start your day. >>> the fallout continues for this woman who appears to be calling police on a little

today )s the last day to dt the iconic "mexicali rose" restaurant in oakland. >>> it's 5:25, today is the last day to dine at the iconic mexicali rose, open more than 90 years and tonight it will close its doors for the last time. the owners are announced their retirement on facebook last week. lost some of its long time eateries in the last few years back in 2016, denova dell ka tessen closed after 90 years of brings and as did the company ravioli factory. all of the good ones are saying good-b good-bye. >> what happens when county workers schedule a strike at the same time the county fair is about to start? in this case the show will go on. marin county workers plan to stage a three-day walkout july 1st. the marin county fair begins tomorrow and runs through wednesday. while there will be several closures and reduced staff operations countywide, marin leaders say the fair will not fear the impact. >> 5:27 right now, coming up, breaking news as we continue. the investigation under way. someone dies near a popular nightclub in the castro. >> we're getting ready for dangerous heat look

. >> at first glance it's another day for mexicali rose.s around the iconic pink building. all waiting for a last taste before the oldest mexican restaurant closes doors for good friday night. >> we are going to miss them because i sure like the food. >> reporter: every person in line has a story to tell. at 93 years young, dina has been coming with her family since 1944. >> i love the food. the food is beautiful. >> for 91 years it's been place where everyone knows your name. the staff greeted like rock stars, selfies and hugs before the lunch service rush. >> you don't order. they shoep up with your plate because they know what you are eating or drinking. >> after three hours pb jerry who has been a customer since 1978 and first if line is ready to chou down. >> i always order a ground beef burrito. >> as the clock hit 12 the first wave was welcomed in. organized chaos in the kitchen. the owner and staff too folksed to top to talk plating up customer favorites especially for those ordering extra to take home to saver the familiar flavor.

. >>> after nearly a century in business, oakland's mexicali rose restaurants -- restaurant is preparing to close its doors. they plan to serve its last meal today. the lines have been long all week as hundreds of customers are back to say goodbye. many we spoke with a they've been coming here as long as they can remember. >> my parents would bring us. we would catch the 81 bus to come out here and have enchiladas, rice and beans. >> we will have to search for a new eatery. >> the owner says after 91 years, she is closing not because she wants to but because it is time our 5:00 hour. are talking about the gunman who opened fire at a newspaper in maryland. still ahead, new information about what's being called the deadliest attack on journalists in u.s. history. >>> we also have breaking news out of san francisco's castro district. we are on the scene of a death investigation. right outside a popular nightclub. >>> driving into san francisco right now, we do see a crowd on the bridge. not too bad. that is really people are out there driving into the city. we will let you know what it's li

oakland's mexicali rose will serve its last meal friday. you know it from that pink building.unced their retirement on facebook last week. oakland has lost some of its longtime eateries in the last few years. back in 2016, jen vo delicatessen closed as did the company's ravioli company. >>> up next, we'll tell you what e ccks early. mexico in the world cup tomorrow morning. our world cup review is next. at at&t, we believe in access. the opportunity for everyone to explore a digital world. connecting with the things that matter most. and because nothing keeps us more connected than the internet, we've created access from at&t. california households with at least one resident who receives snap or ssi benefits may qualify for home internet at a discounted rate of $10 a month. no commitment, deposit, or installation fee. visit att.com/accessnow to learn more. with pg&e in the sierras. and i'm an arborist since the onset of the drought, more than 129 million trees have died in california. pg&e prunes and removes over a million trees every year to ensure that hazardous trees can't

. >>> after nearly a century in business, oakland's mexicali rose restaurant will shut for good.is on clay street in downtown oakland. they plan to serve uped last meals today. you can see the lines have been long all week. hundreds of customers are getting the last meal and saying good-byes. many we spoke with say they have been coming here as long as they can remember. >> my parents would bring us. we would catch the 81 bus from 69th and east 14th, come out here and have enchiladas, rice and beans. >> my wife and i have to search for a new eatery. we will enjoy our meal and make the best of it. >> the owner is closing because she has to take care of her aging mother and family. >> a lot of memories in that little pink building. >>> marches are planned across the bay area. at 8:00 the events coming up to protest the treatment of immigrants at the border with mexico. >>> a vicious attack on a newspaper in maryland. i'm doug luzader in annapolis. more on the gunman's motives just ahead. >>> good morning, we can see that traffic is moving along slowly in some areas. is this we got

. >>> after 91 years in business the mexicali rose restaurant in downtown oakland is close. net last mills were served today. our very own rita she was interviewed live, and explained the restaurants connection with the newsroom. >> this was our postelection headquarters. people didn't realize that. it has a special heart -- place in our hearts. >> the restaurant planned to close at 4 pm. anyone not in line, was out of luck. closing of the restaurant marks the end of an era.>>> this weekend, san francisco will become the first major city in california to increase its minimum wage to $15 an hour. but while low-paid workers may be celebrating, some businesses say it hurts their autumn line. >> reporter: for a city as expensive as san francisco, every penny counts for minimum wage employees. elizabeth, a housekeeper who lives on treasure island says she's happy the minimum wage will increase to $15 an hour on sunday. >> as of july 1 our minimum wage will be $50 an hour. >> reporter: she was among the group of elected officials, workers rights group celebrating at city hall.>> t

oakland's mexicali rose restaurant is appearing to close its doors for good. plans to serve its last meal today. the lines have been long all week long. people saying goodbye. many say they've been coming here as long as they can remember. >> my parents would bring us. we would catch the 81, come out here and have enchiladas, rice and beans. >> my wife and i will have to search for a new eatery. i'm sad to see it go. but hey, we are going to enjoy a meal and make the best of it. >> the owner says after 91 years, she is closing. not because she wants to but because it is time to take care of her mother and her family. >> i get it. 91 years. a pretty good run. >> the restaurant business is lot of work. >> the world is changing. >>> coming up next, for the first time in over a decade, ats eight record -- coming up at six, what to expect at local airports ahead of a potential record-breaking travel bill. >>> a rocket carrying a special robot is traveling through space right now. we have more on the early what happens next. ♪ it's time for the 'lowest prices of the

no word on the future of the mexicali rose building. >>> the fire district voted unanimously to keeparold as chief until 2021. the chief started his career back in 1981. he became chief in 2007.have re countless people on many operations, including those following the september 11 attacks and hurricane katrina. he has also faced his own personal tragedies. he fell off a letter breaking his neck and leaving him paralyzed. but he continues to fulfill his duties even though the accident left him in a wheelchair. >>> 5:41. a hotel with a criminal history destroyed in a planned implosion. why the most challenging part of this project is what comes afterwards. >>> drug traffickers using one of the world's biggest sporting events to boost their business. how authorities say drug cartels are using the world cup in russia to smuggle cocaine. >>> so far, so good, when it comes to bay area bridges. looking across, we give you rundown and all the bridges and what they're looking like a cross the bay. >>> called water temps. the system saving by to the north. there's plenty to go around. a cooler

you were born in a small border town, minutes across from mexicali, this episode focuses on issues of >> the life of latinos and hispanic americans in america, of course. and the playwright, magnificent playwright that he is. he and i have the one thing in common, he was from a border town. so we understand that life and the border was dye a now to us. you can walk right across the map. >> this was the 9 years ago when i was a kid. i crossed every day to go -- i live weekend my grandparents on the mexican side and i crossed every day to go to school on the american side. all i said was american citizen with my books under my arms. come on through. >> and i passed. i don't think that would happen today. but, i had that experience and living on both sides of the border was gave me an expansive -- an expansive necessary of mind and heart knowing about different people, i spoke both languages concur rently, i mean, perfectly. that was my life. that was my experience. and that experience i think it's translated into this play that we are doing. and to show people that are not hispanic amer

. >> mexicali rose will shut down for good at the end of business tonight.wners have decided it's time to require. it will be open from noon to 8:00 p.m. they've already been very busy. yesterday there were huge lines. keep in mind the line does get cut off at 5:00 p.m. arrive early if you want all that good stuff. >>> it looks delicious. i have another closing to tell you about. today is the day the end of a toy business era. >> today all toys "r" us stores will officially be closing for good. many of the stores including some in the bay area closed earlier when inventory ran out. all babies "r" us stores will be closing today. if you plan to go, the company says you can expect deep discounts, potentially 70% off anything left. >>> in a settlement with california and seven other states equifax is agreeing to conduct security audits and develop new strategies to safeguard consumer information. if the company fails or drags its feet there could be hefty fines. a breach allowed hackers to steal the personal information of nearly 150 million people earlier this

. >>> well today is the last day to dine at an iconic mexicali rose restaurant. it has been open for more than 90 years but tonight it will close the doors for the last time. so the owners announced their retirement on the facebook next week and oakland has lost some of the long time eateries in the back in the few years. back in 2016 dia nova and dellic assen and as did the companies factory. >>> and coming up, a cold case. the 1974 murder and the clues that brought the killer to justice. longer cold. it )s been solved after more thn 4 decades. >>> brutal cold case is no longer cold. it is solved after more than four decades. that suspect named steve crawford shot and killed himself while investigators were outside of his san jose apartment. >> i brought you live breaking news during yesterday newscast but later robert honda broke the story of his identity on twitter. here is what we know. >> reporter: santa clara county sheriffs took care of unfinished business tonight. filling and removing containers from steve crawford's apartment, potential evidence they cam

. >>> well, after 91 years in business, oakland's mexicali rose restaurant is closing its doors for good. the restaurant on clay street in downtown oakland planned to close a couple of hours ago after serving up its last round of margaritas and enchiladas. all this week customers have been lining up for a last meal and to say good-bye. customers told us they thought the restaurant would be around forever. >> i am sickened. i drove from fairfield, left the house at 6:30 this morning to get here to be the first person in line. >> earlier today the restaurant told us it would stop accepting customers at 4 p.m. and those not in line by then were out of luck. >>> some bay area toys 'r us stores are already closed surprising some bay area shoppers on the company's last day in business. we visited the stores in concord and dublin this morning which were closed. in north carolina an anonymous shopper bought a million dollars worth of stores at a store in raleigh to donate to local children. toys 'r us got its start more than 60 years ago. >>> german run adidas says a security breach may have put

the owners of mexicali rose in oakland are closing their doors for last time on friday. the restaurant is located in oakland's old historic district on 7th near broadway. the east bay times says it will open until 9:00 p.m. tomorrow through friday. but it is closed today. >> when is a tongue more than a tongue, maybe if it's big enough to win you a contest everywhere. this year's winner is a real tongue wager. yep, zaza, an english bulldog will be featured later this morning on the "today" show. if you wants so see more of her. >> look at the stance. >> she's about the business. >> dharling. >> laps up a lot of water with that tongue. >> when they are wagging tongue typically means they are hot. but not necessarily the case in the bay area today. it's going to be a cooler witon compared to this weekend. we're going to see much cooler weather as we go into the start of the week but the end of the week that's a different story. let's get a look outside right now. live look at the mist and drizzle in san francisco and thank you, because we are going to see this cooling it o

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