preliminary data show that the aerosol plume from mexico city travels outside the city and rises high into the troposphere. here, the prevailing high-altitude winds can potentially transport the pollutants long distances, even across continents. but it will be many years before molina and her team have definitive results. molina: milagro -- right now we only finish the first phase one, the measurement, the observation stage. and then the next phase is now we are in the process of doing the data analysis so we have all of this tons and tons of data. then all this information are now fit into models. then we are going to present the results to the mexican government. narrator: while the mexican government has recently made strides in reducing emissions with stricter regulation policies and cleaner fuel, mexico city is just one of a growing number of megacities. molina: we hope that by studying mexico city use this as a case study then we can find out how would the future megacities that are coming up how would they influence the atmospheric compositions on a larger regional-global scale

the kind of extra helping of crap you've got to deal with if you run the hottest restaurant in mexico city013 the spoiled daughter of the head of mexico's consumer protection agency walks in and demands a table when there's, unsurprisingly, no table available. when garcia says sorry, no can do, she pulls a you know who i am and then calls daddy and gets the health inspectors in to shut the place down. so your other customers basically started taking pictures of them with their cell phones? >> next thing you know, we have the media outside and this is friday. >> right. >> sunday morning, we're front page of one of the most important newspapers in mexico. >> well, it was very embarrassing to the government. >> and it should be. >> because they got caught doing what they do all the time. but if you were not the hottest restaurant in town, you were just running a cantina a few blocks away -- >> i would have been -- >> they would have closed you down and that's that. right now, the defiant young creative generation of mexican chefs like eduardo are performing some of the most exciting cooking a

the kind of extra helping of crap you've got to deal with if you run the hottest restaurant in mexico cityf the head of mexico's consumer protection agency walks in and demands a table when there's, unsurprisingly, no table available. when garcia says sorry, no can do, she pulls a you know who i am and then calls daddy and gets the health inspectors in to shut the place down. so your other customers basically started taking pictures of them with their cell phones? >> next thing you know, we have the media outside and this is friday. >> right. >> sunday morning, we're front page of one of the most important newspapers in mexico. >> well, it was very embarrassing to the government. >> and it should be. >> because they got caught doing what they do all the time. but if you were not the hottest restaurant in town, you were just running a cantina a few blocks away -- >> i would have been -- >> they would have closed you down and that's that. right now, the defiant young creative generation of mexican chefs like eduardo are performing some of the most exciting cooking anywhere on earth, a mixing

the kind of extra helping of crap you've got to deal with if you run the hottest restaurant in mexico city of the head of mexico's consumer protection agency walks in and demands a table when there's, unsurprisingly, no table available. when garcia says sorry, no can do, she pulls a you know who i am and then calls daddy and gets the health inspectors in to shut the place down. so your other customers basically started taking pictures of them with their cell phones? >> next thing you know, we have the media outside and this is friday. >> right. >> sunday morning, we're front page of one of the most important newspapers in mexico. >> well, it was very embarrassing to the government. >> and it should be. >> because they got caught doing what they do all the time. but if you were not the hottest restaurant in town, you were just running a cantina a few blocks away -- >> i would have been -- >> they would have closed you down and that's that. right now, the defiant young creative generation of mexican chefs like eduardo are performing some of the most exciting cooking anywhere on earth, a mixi

really free credit scores. >>> in 1936 the town of cuernavaca, 50 miles from mexico city, was visitedolm lowry. the tormented, self-loathing, brilliant, and hopelessly alcoholic author. his life work "under the volcano," is set here. it is widely believed to be one of the great novels of the 20th century. lowry saw symbolism and evil everywhere here. in the deep barrancas, the looming volcano that towered overhead. writer, poet javier cecilia, one of cuernavaca's most celebrated residents, has reason to see evil too. on march 28th, 2011 narcos kidnapped and murdered his son, juan francisco, and six other equally blameless innocent victims. cecilia found himself moved to march to mexico city, to demand an end to the increasingly futile so-called war on drugs that was mindlessly grinding up so many victims in the crossfire and in the margins. in "under the volcano" the evil that's coming is fascism, nazism. what is the heart of the infernal machine today? [ speaking foreign language ] >> what does he want to say? what does he want people to hear? [ speaking foreign language ] >> can he

adam raney reports from mexico city. >> reporter: an evening ritual for this doctor. she says smoking marijuana helps her relax. >> translation: i don't think i'm doing myself any harm. i have really never considered to quit smoking marijuana, it doesn't interfere with my daily activities. earlier this year mexico city introduced a bill to legalize marijuana in small amounts. senator have introduced an initiative to make it legal for medical uses. >> prohibition has created too many widows and hasn't achieved many goals. don't cry over prohibition. 100,000 people killed and gone missing in mexico's drug war in 2006. a war that has cost the country billions. a war that many thing is being waged to keep drugs from reaching the united states. >> when the united states, which is the greatest consumer of marijuana, legalizes it, it will free up its use and commercialisation in other countries, whilst inspecting international treaties. most in favour of legalizing pot and some argue it will take millions in profit if the drug cartels. pot had a negative imaging in this cons

there's mexico city. there's the earthquake.ecause there was rattling a couple weeks ago with the 7.2, some buildings already damaged. the 6.8 although probably aftershock on the same fault could still cause damage. a 6 point earthquake is a significant earthquake and called an aftershock because it's in the same place. if the earthquake shakes because it moves that way or moves too fast or moves too far it has to move back to get back into place so the 7.2 and 6.8 likely related >> you think the 6.8 is after so shock to the 7.2? >> many times you can get an aftershock the same size or 1 magnitude bigger or smaller. the 6.8 probably gets adjusted by the usgs as they look at it. preliminary at 6.8. we'll see where it goes but right along the same fault zone. >> we will check in with our producers and producers in mexico city to see what they see. we'll have more coming up. thank you. >>> other news we're following, new information about the school girls abducted in nigeria. stay with us. that won't trap me in a rate. that's corre

we don't thinning think that's a good model. >> he'll talk about the efforts sfmta is doing. >> mexico city a was a clear channel just the ideas that have came up. >> good morning. so the answer is that we have working with the mayor's office julian specifically and we have a fundraiser i understand the mayor's office is working with now sort of looking at did organizational infrastructure needed to have a full scale effort we have this fundraiser and a nonprofit equivalent organization so we can't accept private donations but we're in the thick of developing the materials to we can put the hard sale on the sponsors >> yeah. i'm an annual member i and my staff use the bike share program to get to meetings and various events. i think karen from the bay area quality management district has a good track record shooe showing she explains how successful but to the next level is takes sponsors. i think some of the areas of improvement have really been looked at and i'm pleased about the clipper card us to be able to use clipper cards it's hard to use the t that you stick in the slot. i had a ques

as a mexican official told committee staff in mexico city last week, mexico wants to work with the u.s. and canada to help north america and chief energy independence. of course, the biggest threat to mexico's success is the ongoing threat of violence from drug cartels and from criminal organizations tied to those cartels. u.s. efforts with mexico to tackle these transnational criminal organizations must be monitored and improved. after taking a post-election pause to consider a review of mexico's national security policy and with a lot of u.s. aid sitting in the pipeline, it appears that the pan and nato administration will continue pondering closely with the u.s. both countries have an interest in reducing the capacity of the cartels. february's joint operation between mexico and u.s. authorities to take down held chappell bluesman was a key success of this partnership. mexicans are hopeful that they are witnessing a new era and their country. and under this administration reforms already passed in mexico are proving that our southern neighbors are serious about liberalizing and mode

about 170 miles southwest of mexico city. it hit around 10:00 this morning. new video coming into our newsroom within the last hour shows people streaming into the streets in mexico city. the quake rocked mexico's capital city where one reporter said the shaking lasted as long as 40 seconds. there are no immediate reports of damage or injury. >>> u.s. fish and wildlife officials are taking over an investigation into whether endangered birds were killed or hurt by tree trimmers in downtown oakland. animal rights advocates say at least five birds and a colony of herons were knocked to the ground by a contractor hired by the postal service. it happened over the weekend when a contractor trimmed trees near the post office on 13th and alice streets. at least one bird has a broken beak. >> because they nestle the big kol knowly and it's a lookery and they only most once a year. once those babies are gone, that's it. it's really a tragedy. >> the post office wanted the branches of trees trimmed because the nest was making a mess on the mail trucks parked below. >>>

mexico's health ministry says its citizens are too fat. yoga classes on the city'sain reforma avenue. nearby zumba, five straight hours of latin american dance and aerobics all overseen by horatio de la vega, a mexican pent ath leith. >> you see that 30% of mexicans are obese. you're an olympic athlete. how do you feel about that? >> it's a very important problem. it's sad that we came to this, but it has a lot to do with education, with the culture and we're trying to make a lot of effort to make this reverse. >> reporter: we met diana cardona at the zumba dance, this mother has struggled with her weight her whole life. zumba has helped her lose 20 pounds. she's hoping to lose 20 more. the zoom ba class is certainly hard to resist. a catchy part of what mexico calls its three pillars to fight obesity. so this is pillar number one, more exercise for the people. i think i've lost a little bit of weight. after more sports, comes number two, a healthier diet. but it's pillar number three that has the whole world watching. taxation of junk food. with 1.5 billion people

demands this mother marching in mexico city on mother's day. many that joined her travelled from over the country to protest against the government for not doing enough to find their sons and daughters. sara's 31-year-old son disappeared last september. a successful chef and father, he planned to open a restaurant with his mother. after having dinner out, he never came home. >> i don't have anything to celebrate because i'm missing one of my kids. i miss him. i don't know where he is. authorities are not investigating. >>> there are thousands of mothers throughout mexico searching for their disappeared children. the president promised that his government would help them find their loved ones. these women say they feel frustrated, angry and let down. >> more than 26,000 people have gone missing in mexico since 2007. that is when the former government declared war on the drug cartel and violence exploded. after president penn yetto took office, he formed a special missing person's unit to help him investigate the disappearances. it's been a year

this mexico city newscast shows how mexico's alert system gave people critical seconds to brace for the 7.2 quake that struck their last month. >> in mexico city whashgs they do is stop the metro trains so people can get off the trains at the next station. >> shaking expected in 20 seconds. >> reporter: with the technology in place, earthquake experts hope to get california's shake alert system fully operational before it's too late. >> the big one is coming. it's just a matter of when that's going to happen. >> reporter: of course many of us remember the devastation caused when loma preyette ta hit the area 25 years ago. earthquake experts are hoping to get the warnings out to our cell phones before the next big one hits. live in solano county, jodi hernandez, nbc bay area news. >>> more details on the earthquake early warning systems. japan has the most advanced system in the world. it worked moments before the devastating earthquake in japan back in 2011. the nationwide system has been in place since 2007. it detects tremors and cal lates the epicenter and sends out a warning seconds

people rushed out of buildings in downtown mexico city.here were no immediate reports of any injuries or major damage. a magnitude 7.2 quake shook the same region less than a month ago. >>> nationwide review of veterans affairs hospitals after dozens of deaths that some say could have been prevented. congress today asked for all the records from a hospital in phoenix. there are reports that 40 patients died because of delayed treatment. some lawmakers say the va has been holding back information and there's also calls for the va secretary to step down. >> the last few weeks having a model of va stonewalling which precipitated the need for this subpoena. >> i want them to believe that when they walk into our facilities, they are safe. >> the va has until may 19 to come up with all the documents. three workers at the phoenix hospital have been placed on leave during the investigation. >>> it's usually not a good idea to steal the spotlight from the bride on her wedding day. but two groomsmen did it for a good reason. they wedding party was r

and we will do what we can with our consulate and our embassy in mexico city.e congressman vargas bringing it up and we will do everything we can on that. just to say thank you for mentioning the clarification on venezuela. i was noticing this week, it is not just dialogue for dialogue's sake. it has to be dialogue with an end point of action. those that the actions we both want to see. it is not just a dialogue for dialogue's sake. >> running out the clock. you have got to hold it. >> to demonstrate our disapproval. on cuban independence day let me say we are looking forward to a day when the cuban people can make their own decisions about their own future. >> amen, thank you to all of you. mr connolly is recognized. >> thank you, madam chairman. let me ask assistant secretary jacobson, i understand in advance diplomatically with your interest is likely to be, people who looked at northern mexico, and felt frankly it falls within the rubric of a failed state. how would you reacto that? >> that question came up fairly often early in the discussion of the situat

mexico city, surveillance cameras catchtured the shaking. office workers calmly filed autoof their office buildings. it was actually the world's first wampbing system created after the 1985 quake killed thousands around mexico city. a reporter today said the quake today got a 68-seconheads up. and just a few weeks ago, there was a 7.2 magnitude quake. they said if they got the funding, it would be up and running in two years. besides mexico, turkey, taiwan and japan all have earthquake alert systems. >> i believe that there's a strong possibility of fraud occurring here. >> still ahead, millions of dollars in questionen expenses. what you need to know about how local tr local transit agencies are spending money. >> a number of protesters is rising. i'll have that story coming up in a live report. >> plus, going where he's never been before. an exclusive tour of the new 448 49ers stadium . >>> happening now, president obama is on the move. he's on his way from los altos to san jose. this is him getting off air force when in the 4:00 hour. a l

going into extreme detail the state department acknowledged john kerry raised it in meetings in mexico citythis as u.s. lawmakers are getting more involved and bringing attention to andrew tomarese has been jailed in mexico since the first of april after accidentally crossing the mexican border with firearms in his car. at the time he told agents he was not only logged but he volunteered the information about the legally obtained and owned guns. officials say there has been progress. >> since his arrest he has been visited 11 times by consulate m officers. we have been very engaged and the secretary did raise this issue yesterday during his meeting, but i don't have anything to update you on beyond that. >> the critics say representative duncan hunter tried to bring national attention to the case. they say it is a good development but it is still not enough. many argue it is time to move forward calling for the administration to move more aggressively. >> i think it now moves this case to an entirely different and much more appropriate level. the basic function of the state department that

this mexico city newscast shows how mexico's alert system gave people critical seconds to brace for the 7.2 quake that struck thayer last month. >> in mexico city, what they do is they stop the metro trains so the people can get off the trains at the next station. the warning is pushed out to all users' cell phones, all kinds of devices so people can take the same actions to protect themself the. >> earthquake, earthquake! >> reporter: and now the move is on to get the system up and running in california before the ground starts shaking again. >> in a state like california that is so earthquake prone we need to have this as part of our overall culture. >> reporter: jodi hernandez, nbc bay area news. >>> it was a deadly crime that shocked san jose. and today some closure. a 20 year old man went as he heard the guilty verdict that will send him to prison for the rest of his life. he stabbed michael russell who was found dead in his back yard four years ago. police arrested two of his classmates from santa teresa high school. he was a sophomore at the time. he made a videotaped confession

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as a mexican official told committee staff in mexico city last week, mexico wants to work with the u.s. and canada to help north america achieve energy independence. course, the biggest threat to mexico's success is the ongoing violence from drug cartels and from criminal organizations tied to those cartels. u.s. efforts with mexico to tackle these transnational criminal organizations must be .onitored and improved after taking a postelection's to consider a review of mexico's national security policy, and with a lot of u.s. aid sitting thehe pipeline, it appears nato administration will continue partnering closely with both countries have an interest in reducing the capacity of the cartels. reforms already pass in mexico proof that our southern neighbors are serious about liberalizing and modernizing institutions. these improvements in trade and investment should improve our relations. will now turn to the ranking member for any comments you may have. like to begin by thanking you for holding today's hearing. i've been focused on the importance of u.s.-mexico relations for years. mutu

this is video of people evacuating in mexico city. people jammed in the streets. shaking lasted 40 sixty- seconds there are reports of power outages. >>> the cost of an airline ticket may be more nan a click -- more than a click away now. a bill would allow airlines to advertise the base price and separately disclose the total price that includes government fees and taxes. >> some unions support the measure. it will allow people to know how much of the cost of the ticket is going to the government but critics say it will be confusing to people and runs counter to a rule that was established two years ago. in 2012 regulations require airlines advertise the total cost of fare. >> school of thought that if you see a lower fare you are more likely to click on that but then you are surprised by the u. of taxes and fee -- amount of taxes taxes taxes and fees. >> it would also double fines for airline physical they don't post the total cost up front. the house bill is called the transairport air fares act of 2014. the bill in the senate is the real transparentancy in air

there are no reports of injuries the magnitude 6.4 quake made chandeliers swing 188 miles away in mexico city and sent frightened office workers into the streets, centers about 55 miles northwest of acapulco. last month a #.2 quake hit that region. >> a laser developed here in the bay area can help protect against boats bent on destruction. it can target small boats it can burn holes in rubber hulls from a full mile away. >> you couldn't help but notice extra bicycles on the road today on 20th street here of bike to workday. thousands taking part and many took part of the energizer station. the city using bike to workday to look at adding lanes on telegraph >> cars create a physical barrier. it a more comfortable experience. the proposed path extends from near berkeley boreder to downtown oakland. >> we're keeping a close eye on the president and we have a live picture now from los altos. you can see authorities directing neighbors in and around the home where president obama will be speaking tonight. >>> coming up at 6:00 the fall out over racist rants of donnal sterling. could make somethin

we are recognizing this business i'm going to say a few words in spanish she's originally from mexico city and began her city in san francisco as a small be mobile fan and through her hard work and dedication she expand her business to a brick and mortar location in may of 2008. deanna medina has participated in amazing programs including the women's initiative and worked with the agency through its business program i know that the person who used to work at the meadows here is an incredible success story she's been an incredible business through the 24th street bar plaza as part of the small property owner association messing pa that established the mission 90 in san francisco and 24th bart plaza as her business has been successful she gives what can backing to the community she's a member of the council and a member of the mission small property owner association. deanna medina is honored for having a successful business but here dedication to the community. her commitment to her small property owners her responsible engagement many her neighborhood, her strong leadership abilities and i