here is mike pelton who is standing by live.at airport just put their ground into effect. >> that average flight a delay is now 45 minutes. that is actually better than was earlier this morning. airport officials stated that the weather is improving despite what you see outside of your windows. there stating that the flying conditions are better today than they were here was a video from yesterday's evening. about 100 flights were canceled or either delayed. people waited for hours just to check their bags. i spoke with one man this morning and his flight to the bay area was indefinitely delayed. he has been here since last night. >> i just sat here. this is saw that i could do. it was nothing for me to do here at the terminal. i have just been sitting. i am all the time goes faster. this would be nice. >> according to the s f all. san jose and oakland are running just fine. this is still about a 45 minute delay. everyone here is in good spirits because of a holiday. for now, most of the departing flights are on time. >> despite

mike pelton his hefty same mary's cathedral. >> mike pelton-is at the st.s cathedral. >> yes, you can see that this began just a few moments ago. this is the second service for this morning. let me show you video of the moral. they put a prayer, it of this -- memorial.. the pastor also said a few things to begin the service. those work here are having difficulty comprehending >> i was in shock totally unexpected this massacre. is this something i have no words to explain surprise, pain, sorrow. >> there are services coming of the act of love and and if they want to help so much of their scripture is based on a celebration in rejoicing for this time of year. >> it difficult for the holiday season but at least this can bring some of the type of solace. >> this 18 year-old new this morning. an 18-year-old man is dead after being shot in san francisco's bayview district last night. police say the shooting took place on around 10pm. the victim suffered at least one gunshot wound and was taken to the hospital by a friend investigation. there were some tense momen

to get you more news faster, our solo reporter, mike pelton. mike, you are at the shopping center. >> isabel, this is one of the worst i have seen it. very nasty conditions that the wind is picking up. as i panda the camera out. this construction cohn just went flying across just to give you an idea of the conditions. let me show you a video of the last several hours. there rain is continuing to pound but on the screen it has been like this all morning in the north bay, it is expected to see the highest rainfall totals for this weekend. with one-still, 3 in. expected in the wind advisory for the north bay until 1:00 p.m. that means that we could see wind gusting of 40 m.p.h.-50 m.p.h. i felt those for the past 30-45 minutes it is shaking the cars it is so difficult for people to still purchase items for the holidays. in the next couple of days i guess this is the price that you pay if you wait until the last minute. >> for some them from shopping. >> let us take a look had a another portion from mount tam. you can see it is still also very windy

to give you more news faster let us check in with kron 4 solo reporter mike pelton.as been keeping an eye on the scene. >> we have seen the rain on an offer you like. is it pretty heavy? >> the rain continues to fall in mill valley and is causing flooding. here along miller avenue you can see standing water in the southbound lane. some construction signs and cones warning drivers to avoid the area. we saw police officers show of this place additional cones in the background of your screen. there is standing water spreading in getting progressively worse. the rain in the north bay is not falling as hard as we saw yesterday. but it is still causing problems this morning. north of me a tree branch snapped off one of the large trees. a lot of businesses have their businesses sandbag from water getting in. this has some drivers concern. >> take a listen. >> when it goes over the tires that is when you have to worry. you would avoid the puddles. it scares me when people avoid the puddles and go to a lane they do not belong in. >> you may notice the man you heard from had a

all you need for proof is this live shot from mike pelton. the effects of this morning's temperatures are apparent. >> over the past hour it is warm now at 37 degrees here in pleasanton. you concede some of these cars in this parking lot on first street are frozen with a thick layer of frost. these cars were left overnight. this has not left anyone from going through their typical morning routine. if people have been out running and walking their dogs. >> this is not to bed. it is not even 32 degrees. >> i do not feel that bed. >> does the phyllite winter to you now? >> yes. >> cars have came and stopped here. they look like they were on fire because there exhaustless is building. grab a jacket, a scarf, and gloves. >> winter has not even officially started. it feels like it already. >> with the official start we will get some precipitation. >> check out fairfield. there at 26 degrees. yesterday we had the frost and freeze advisory. it is a chilly start for our north bay. check out the heart of the bay. it is 43 degrees in san francisco. temp

kron four's mike pelton is live from san jose where investigators remain on the scene.he brings us the latest. good morning mike. >> and j. r., this child is only 4 years old >> reporter: the fire crews were made on the scene. if the red cross is also here assisting those who are displaced they tell me that about 60 people are without a home. let me show you the video. what have dozens residents were boggled outside of this structure. with help of the red cross however, there are three people that wor did not make it. some residents, and a firefighter are being treated for smoke inhalation. this resident said that it was very scary. >> i saw a fire. and when did the wind this lady was screaming and crying. and i went to my room. and i told everybody to come out. >> at this point,the coroner is still on the scene of but a very tragic an endan apartment complex in san jose goes up in flames, child. the fire also sent three officer - to the hospital with smoke inhalationit broke out just after 11 p-m last night in the three- thousand block of bridgeportthe red cross is helping 56 fire cre

to get you more news faster we will go to mike pelton who is live at s.f.. >> traffic continues to mold through sfo this morning. there is a lot of travelers making their way here from visiting their family and friends. take a look at the terminals. passengers are passing through many of them are heading home. the people that i spoke with stated that they had a nice few days here in california. >> it was fantastic. i had a chance to see a lot of my family and friends. >> it was rainy but it was nice. >> the rain has fallen on and off this morning. this can cause delays that may happen potentially later. for now all of the are arriving flights are on time as well as the departing flights. this is except for those arriving to and new ark. a lot of people out here are sad to see their family and friends go but they do have to go back to work in school. >> they also stated that the holiday season has gone great. >> a lot a stores may be slashing prices to get rid of a holiday inventory. kron 4 urs will tran is at the great mall in milpitas. >> the mall just ope

mike pelton will give us a live report at the bottom of the hour from s f o. >> a hit-and-run driverho inch for the district in san francisco's twin peaks that would is under arrest. the accident was reported before 9:00 p.m. on christmas tree point road. three pedestrians were struck by the sedan. at fourth person jump out of the way. one of the victims is being treated for life- threatening injuries. one occupant in the vehicle sustained minor injuries. >> the people of new town, conn. are marking one week since the shooting at sandy hook elementary. some tributes are planned for later this morning to remember those who died. >> 26 christmas trees one for each victim at sandy hook elementary. 27 guardian angels representing the lives lost including the shooter's mother. marking a week since the tragedy church bells will pull on friday. >> we will be ringing it 28 times. we recognize that there are 28 lives were lost. in our face got allotments for everyone. part of the faith is about for giving. >> for some people it is too soon to forgive. for some people they need to go to that p

at the bay bridge toll plaza, mike pelton, kron 4 news. >> a nice holiday present for drivers.rices continue to drop for the third week in a row. the average u.s. price of a gallon of gasoline has dropped ten cents over the past three weeks nationwide. now a look at prices here in the bay area. in san francisco the average gallon of regular is selling for three -71 a gallon. that's down almost 30 cents from a month ago. in oakland -- fuel will cost you about 3-59, and in san jose, 3-57. while gas prices are going down. bart is considering charging riders more to park at it's lots. but before that happens, the transit agency wants your input. kron4's justine waldman has the story. >> when parking rates went up at the daly city bart station in 2010, from 2 to 3 dollars a day. people stopped parking there. so bart brought the price back down. now bart is considering raising the rates at all its parking lots, by charging more for spaces based on demand. a full lot would cost more, an empty lot less. >> "there is no way i am paying more" >> "everything costs more these days" >> the

to get you more news faster we turn to kron 4 urs solo reporter mike pelton who joins us live from s lot of traffic is moving here and there is no rain right now. more than 2 million people are expected to pass through s f o over the holiday travel season. many people today are leaving and heading home. right now there are no delays. we will continue to monitor any potential delays or problems as rain most of the area. a lot of these passengers are holiday travelers and they have three big suitcases. >> pg&e crews are working to restore power to customers in oakland this morning. off 385 customers remain without power at this time. the outage happened just before 2:00 this morning after a car struck a power pole on at worst ave. the crash knocked down both the pole and power lines. 6800 customers were rigidly without power. if pg&e expects full restoration with an hour. >> a san francisco won and will be arraigned today on charges of vehicular manslaughter that killed one pedestrian and injured two others in the twin peaks area. 56 year-old died last week. after a crash hit her at twi

we will have a live report with mike pelton. >> a developing story in san jose.ice say 14 year old boy was stabbed during a christmas in the park event. it's the first serious crime to happen at the annual celebration in some time. the christmas in the park celebration attracts some 450-thousand visitors each year. police say they say the stabbing was gang related. the 14 year old suffered stab wounds to his chest and arm. three suspects were seen running away. >> a sign of the season in downtown san francisco this weekend. traffic is higher than usual with shoppers and drivers packing the area in and around union square. more now from kron four's jeff bush who braved the holiday crowds. >> traffic has been crazy down here at union square but those who chose to drive had to be patient because it's been a slow roll all day long. the drive down oferrel street was a slow motion affair and it took several cycles of the traffic lights just to move a block. it was a convergence of pedestrians and other drivers and total gridlock was often the case at any given intersec

heading east along the bridge to get you more news we will have a live report coming up later with mike pelton. also later, the latest on the power outages. 18,000 utility in the sonoma, particularly in santa rosa. elsewhere in the north bay, 6400 experiencing powd power outages and also 2200 people in the san francisco. 1300 are on the dark on the peninsula. with that flash flood a flash flood watch for the north bay also has cities near the russian river on alert. water levels have risen onto land in some parts of guerneville. and even though it's normally a slow-moving river... >> with 6-7 ft. it begins to get scary. we have to think about leaving town, turning off electricity, gasoline. and so forth. >> the national weather service says that it could be possibly a flooded road to a.m. with noon tomorrow reaching the highest levels. in this video shot yesterday, you can see that the river is rising fast. flooding, every decade or so, is not uncommon. the last serious threat was in the first days of january 06 of course the possibility always makes residents nervous. the national weather ser

kron4 as mike pelton joins us live at the san francisco location. mike, this event was scheduled even before yesterday's shooting. >> this takes place at st. benedict's church. you have to be a san francisco or oakland resident to take part in the program. you have to choose your residence they are bringing your driver's license or a utility bill. they will pay you for up to three guns and you can leave up to $600. you have to bring the gun unloaded. they will not collect any ammunition. once they collect all of these guns the police the parma will take the guns and ultimately destroy them. the oakland police department tells us that will melt down the guns and use the metal to creek park benches. >> can you find out if they have been able to show that this has made a difference? >> absolutely, this is the first buyback at this boys club. they stated they dealt directly with use because they do not want them to be getting their hands on guns. stay with kron4 dot com as we continue to a give you more coverage. >> we will take a quick look outside chec

mike pelton, kron 4 news. >> that is going be exciting. there are two people that are dead.from sky 7 high- definition abc. one of them managed to swim to shore. the coast guard found that child and the second of gold was under the bridge and there were not able to be resuscitated. the third adult was treated and released. >> there was an injury in two separate shootings last night. they responded to shots fired at the intersection of officers responded to reports of a shooting near the intersection of franklin and 19th street just after 10 p-m. the victim, a juvenile female was taken to the hospital and treated for a gunshot wound. at last check was listen in stable condition. two hours later, a male victim was shot in the 1700 block of 13th avenue. authorities say he had been who was armed were seen fleeing the area in a vehicle. so far no arrests have been the month fifth >> just a day after oakland's top officials unveiled a new plan to fight crime. three people were killed overnight. two young men were gunned down about one yesterday morning on mead avenue. he and have

mike pelton, kron 4. amazing.istmas decoration you can night. >> santa claus will be leaving a lot of gifts for shoppers going to emeryville. >> better bargains if you wait until the last minute. >> i went to h & m and also had a some coupons. so i accused those. >> i had a great deals and i had coupons of -- and i used those. >> some people that do not like crowds made an appearance it made it feel more festive. >> id is busy but it is the holiday season so i decided to come out. >> well some customers were finishing up the holiday shopping some had a reason to be in the stores. >> i just found out what i should to get so i made that decision, brave the cold, rain, the crowd. >> walking around can build an appetite so of course it is only right to take a break. >> we're going to have pizza. >> we just left a hot dog place and hungary and then went to victoria's secret, hvand h & m, banana republic. >> reporter: some spent the entire day getting as many guests as they could still are not they're no do but there is

kron 4's mike pelton shows us how some are coping. >> with few words and lots of silent prayer manyfold the st. mary's cathedral with silent sorrow. >> it is so difficult. it is tough. >> many turn to prayer and reflection as they focused on faith. >> i do not know where you would go. >> it is a continued terrible situation, it is a fight against good and evil. >> many going to want to see here. >> there is no way to understand the grief of this tragedy >> inside this memorial, with a prayer, a tragedy and a vigil. >> we are listening to the lord's prayer into that way and let it speak to us. the lord's message. >> many are looking to find healing for themselves and for the families that are forever changed. >> except myself in prayer and we will find understanding. if cahoso feeble, and rejoice but it is difficult to do. and mike pelton, kron 4 news. >> we'll be back with more on the connecticut school shooting and bay area weather.after this. oh, you have a keurig vue brewer? oh, it's great! now i can brew my coffee just the way i love it. how do you do that? well, inside the brewer,

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we have our fingers crossed the bay area so far but now we are going to mike pelton who is live at s f o. >> the rain is beginning to fall in that makes it more problems for travelers. here's video from inside the terminal, a lot of people are coming here and heading home from their vacation. jim leyland the more respected and has an airport or a holiday season. >> it is a big city, i'm used his small-town minnesota so is interesting to see all of the flights in general. >> good news for travelers so far there no delays in or out of s f o. that of course, could change with the weather but we will continue to monitor that this morning. a very busy day is expected here at the airport. >> looking at business news investors returning from christmas are looking for some news reverse the recent slide in stocks. it will be tough to find that holiday cheer in today's news slow. u.s. stock features are flat following the market's slide during monday's thinly traded session which was stored for a holiday. investors remain concerned that congress and the administration will be unable to break t

to get the news faster let's go to mike pelton on the scene. >> good morning mike. >> good morning jamesstarted when officials plan to promote the new bridge opens a timbre of next year. it is a massive project you want to promote it. what the public to know. the contract with the pr firm came in around $10 million. the problem is that thousands of dollars would go toward a video a commemorative book and tours of the new span. the business transportation and housing agency which oversees caltran canceled the contract after finding details of the deal. the contract was approved by a district supervisor which should not have happened to the size of the contract. it is unclear if they will go ahead and enter a new contract or if they will hire another pr firm. we plan to reach out to caltran officials this morning. all indications are that any new deal or contract would come in at under $10 million back to you. >> thank you for the update. >> the time is 5:19 a.m. here is a story will see only on kron 4. >> are richmond city employe accused a fellow city worker of running a private business

kron 4's mike pelton shows us the driving force behind the program. the impact of >> dozens came out dropping out guns for hundreds of dollars but their main focus is getting these off the streets. >> there is a 22 in the desert to 12 pages. >> lots of guns for cash. >> i want to get rid of these, and heat venting. >> the skype brought three guns and also others. -- i want to get rid of these -- and i need money. >> if i can get to $200, why not? >> what are you going to do with the money? >> i will fill light tanks, twice. >> this is no laughing matter. >> this is the omega boys club that hosted the event. >> one of the things that we stand for is that a gun is a risk factor for violence. >> he is not over the statistic that a buyback makes a community safer but it is hoping that some of these could curb a spike in violence over parts of the bay area. >> hopefully, it will impact that but because without that element there could be a fist fight but somebody walk home after that. >> authorities will ultimately destroy these guns which is extra peace o

. >> to get more news faster let's turn to our kron 4 solo reporter mike pelton. live at the intersection of church and deboce. >> many as 100 years old today. there get to you is a free ride on all the platform. many began a century ago on december 28th 1912 when it became the first public railway land based transit agency. many sis about $200 million to hundred million customers each day. >> services 7 the same throughout the year. there are a little more modern now. we have always had problems with lateness. the objectjective now to keep moving. >> if you do not have the opportunity to take advantage sedate will also give out free ride on new year's eve. >> i remember what it cost a nickel to ride. >> george was on it. >> residents in antioch have banded together to raise money to r par: by arsonists. >> this is what the antioch city park toddler look like after arsonists set fire to it back in september. >> of the past three months, the group take back antioch helped raise $25,000. >> the community has produced a 500. >> assemblymen jim frazier donated to thou

to get you more news faster let's turn to kron 4 solo reporter mike pelton. >> mike?ghts have been cancelled due to weather and some arriving flights face delays. the airport stated that will have their are arriving times in affect. the bottom line is that if you or someone that you know is want to be flying in you will want to check. >> (bells ringing). a national moment of silence took place this morning for the victims of the sandy hook school shooting. this is video from new town where many gathered at the edmond town hall. the united methodist church in new town ranked charliged church bells fe 26 people that lost their lives. >> president obama says in his administration has received an outpouring of support for stricter gun laws fall on the school shooting in connecticut. he says that in response to one on-line petition we hear you. the president posted this video earlier this morning. >> i want to take a minute this morning to let you know that i hear you and lot majority of americans i believe that the second amendment doesn't let you bear arms and it has bee

there are 19 of them in the bay area. >> mike pelton is outside of the fresh and easy in walnut creekh and easy open their doors just about a half hour ago. this is just one of 19 stores across the bay area and fresh and easy also has other areas across the west coast. all of their markets may close and they are announcing that they are having a trustee should review of their stores. this is due to a shareholder returns and the chief executive this stated that this will likely result in the company leaving the united states sought together. some of the shoppers and area say that there are ups that. >> i have been here since 1969 and when this goes restore close and we did not have won it really hurt. this will hurt the other businesses around here. >> they stated that they're trying to look at their options pertaining to th fresh and easy ceo is stepping down and this brings on uncertainty for the company as they head into the new year. >> one of the benefits of this type of market is that it is automated and you do not have to deal with cashier's. most of the full is prepackaged and

kron fours mike pelton is live from the giveaway, the morning mike. >> is cold around the bay are expected is cold war you are. >> a lot of these people are braving the cold to get the free meal. >> i would say the line is closer to 1000 people. the line runs around the building down to zero feral you can see on the left side of your screen these metal fencing's at some point they are going to move these people and snake them through that. this gives you a good idea of how many people they expect today. the plan to hand out 5500 bags of goes reach a full holiday meal. >> comes with turkey or chicken. potatoes, bread, pasta, rice, beans and bread. >> the handout begins around 730. it runs until 1230 this afternoon or until they run out of food. you can see the demand is very very high here this morning. we will keep an eye on this all morning long. again this starts at 7:30 a.m. anyone who comes will get a meal until they run out till 1230 this afternoon. >> how low you suppose people have been waiting this morning? >> on your screen is the first group of people that have arrived. some of t

. >> to get you more news faster let us turn to kron 4 solo reporter mike pelton.is live at the intersection of church and eboce. >> it began on december 28th 1912. the first publicly known land-based transit agency. many turns 100 clear. riders will see a free ride on all muni platforms. it is all free. it begins at 5:00 a.m.. the program run until 5 tomorrow morning. you have 24 hours to see what muni is about if you have not wrote it before. you can save a couple of dollars today. about 200 million people ride muni each year. back to you. >> thank you mike. joining us live. >> in other bay area news oakland officials bringing in william bratton to help turn around the oakland police department. he is being brought in as a consultant to help reduce and violent crime in the city. >> he has had a loss angeles and new york city police department. his role will be separate from the police compliance director will be named soon. >> his crime reduction plan will include reviewing over as prime tracking technology and recommending ways to build trust with residence. is

mike pelton is monitoring the situation out there. no rain yet but have the delays are restarted to read this area? >> the faa has already announced for our delays for some of arriving flights at s f o. i talk to the duty manager and he says they're keeping an eye on the weather in san francisco. they may have to but the ground like cover on into effect. if you are flying today you will want to check your flight status before leaving the house. lots of people are expected to fly today about a hundred and 30,000 people are expected to travel passed through sfo today. many are mom and are going home and are excited to take a week off of work. >> being on the beach with my whole family and having a good time with the whole family together for the holidays. >> if you are traveling for the holidays here are some travel tips; do not read any gifts -- wraps if you're traveling with a snow global put it in your carry-on bag because is liquid. the travel the rise will be just a reminder check the flies that is before coming to the airport. >>

to get you more news faster we turn to kron4 is so low reporter mike pelton. he joins us live from monte vista high school. mike? >> this was a very scary day for students and parents. here is video and this all began about 24 hours ago just before 7:00. the officers responded at lynbrook high school. they feel about a bomb threat and it it was targeted against a certain teacher. we are not releasing the teacher's name to help protect him. the authorities came on the school premises with docs and evacuate the school. this entire scene was confusing to the students. >> they need to do something about this for sure. the person that is doing this a serious. this needs to be taken seriously. >> this is not funny. >> the good news is that they did not find a bomb on campus and authorities are searching for the person who is behind this. this person could face felony charges we would ask the parents how they feel about this. >> fire investigators will return to fremont today to try and figure out what caused the three alarm structure fire. this is video from skyes 7

kron 4's team coverage on the kraft fight hunger bowl continues with kron 4's mike pelton. he caught up with fans of each team as they prepared for the game. when everyone was still in good spirits. >> reporter: hundreds packed the parking lots. between the navy and arizona. >> we brought salmon, orders and profits. the most tense and lots of food, he is ready with a we brought- tents... brats and burgers and he took the drive that was 11 hours. >> it is exciting. >> displayed at at&t park brought people from across the country. >> i am a big baseball fan and i have always wanted to be here. i would but did not expect a football game at a baseball park. >> they did not take long to see the difference between the teams on and off the field. >> differently a contrast. perhaps we envy their life style maybe they do not envy or lifestyle. >> we cannot hate the military academy. >> how does this tell kate, the mid-ship mend tail gate? >> we tell gate, sobsober. tailgating -- >> the way that the mid ship men. tail gaite sober. >> democratic and republican leaders are working thro

we would check with mike pelton because he has more on what is happening with this company. fresh and easy is a popular grocery store. it has 19 stores here in the bay area a lot of these stores may close down because they announce they will launch a eighth trustee chick review. this is due to the shareholders. the chief executive states that this will leave them to have the leave the united states. i spoke to one shopper this morning she was not surprised. >> i wish said it was better than slide. they are open 247 and i like that. i do not know when they opened but i are there were. >> this same shopper stated that when she shops here she leaves as a happy customer as most people do. they stated that there are looking at all possible options that pertain to their future. they hope to have more answers by next april. >> 6:34 a.m.. price of crab but this holiday season might be going up. crab fisherman from san francisco, half moon bay, and bodega bay are on strike over prices. the problem started over the weekend when crab boat skippers heard that the fish brokers were plann

if >> mike pelton is liven berkeley. >> there is a pretty good downpour and you can see the rain falling on your screen. it has been doing this all morning long. normally i met the berkeley, reyna and you can see san francisco from across the way. it is not so today because it is pitch black. the storm is moving through the bay area and there is not a lot away in the but the water is come and it is just a lot rain that we are same. there is no exaggeration that some of the heaviest forces have been not as bad as what we saw over the weekend. if you are hoping for a nicer day today at least in berkeley is not the case. >> the wins will pick up later on this afternoon and they will be about 10 to 20 mi. per hour. by the time that afternoon will roll around most of the bay area will start to dry out. we are looking as storm tracker 4 that is showing all of the yellow. there's some orange here which means there are heavy downpours that are isolated. you can see that 19th avenue are all cuss attending with heavy rain. you will need to use your wind shield wipers and the same advice applies to

we will turn to mike pelton os reporting from the farmers market in san francisco. to >> you can see that there in full set up mode. this farmers' market opens up any minute now. they have italian food, vegetables, and chocolates. for the first time in several weeks they're opening up under clear skies. over the past several is we have been pounded by wind and rain. this is not the case this morning and the sun is coming up. many people that i spoke with this morning tell me that they're very excited to spend it we game without all this rain. >> you really cannot do anything, but go wild for a split second and then go back in. >> how great for you? >> i will enjoy it. i love the sun. >> it is very hard to find anyone would disagree. some of the vendors here are wrapping up their preparations. this opens until 2:00 p.m.. they do this every saturday. if you see anything or your screen as appetizing. you just need ask. >> on the other news this morning on sealed documents show a picture of a of a middle school student who is accused of having a sexual relationship with

kron 4's mike pelton shows us how they fared. >> you still have to get your shopping done. >> reporterwhat turned out to be a gloamimorning. a columbia-morning, with orange construction zen'-- cones... even being blown across the parking lot. >> flooding may be bad now. but almost 30 years ago cars were almost fully submerged when marin county got hit with heavy rain. this is old kron 4 video of severe flooding in san rafael from january 19-82. cars weren't going anywhere in that water. and highway traffic funneled down to one lane. that almost biblical proportions. >> we are looking at some breaks with the dry weather. the stormtracker 4. notice terrace no libut still some between san jose and gilroy on the maps, and no green -- >> the capitol expressway, on highway 82. still, some showers to the south near the junction but things are wrapping up for the most part. we still have a flood warning in effect for the east bay and palo alto with flooding conditions near 1 0 1. things are beginning to improve. and the creek levels are finally starting to drop it should stop in the next few h

mike pelton >> promoting the span of the new bridge opening that will open next year. it is a $10 million contract which would go towards the doors, video and commemorative book. thousands of dollars coming and on cold tires dimes. the overseeing of the kind caltrans cancelled the deal. it was the progress of advisor which should not have happened due to the size of the contractor. it is supposed to be approved by high-ranking officials. they canceled the contract and it is unclear at this point what they are going to do going forward. we do plan to reach out to caltrans official out here this morning. all indications are that any new contracts would come in with a cheaper price tag and the san million $1. >> i think kron4 rather than being the bay area's new station would be the bay bridge news station. 10 million bucks? are you kidding me? how do that now, no approval needed. >> investigation underway this morning after a car was struck by an amtrak train and emmitt and rebuild. there are pictures of the accident here. the driver of the car apparently became stuck on

. >> yes we have our own mike pelton out and did as well he is in the east bay. we are seeing it come down particularly hard. no. where will is we have berkeley. let us check in with mike. hey mike. >> good morning james. the sun is coming up the rain is coming down in berkeley pounding the area as it has all morning long. the rain is hitting this area hard. i am here at the berkeley marina normally, you get a nice view of san francisco from across the bay. all of the lights. not this morning, the storm is swallowing up said francisco is a very mucky morning in the east bay. not a lot of wind a lot of rain. the rain continues to come down on this area a lot of puddles and water is pulling along the streets. pooling along the streets. this is the heaviest rain i have seen all morning. even though we are close to getting a break from all of the rain and not the case here this morning. if you are heading out grabbed a jacket and i guess grin and bear it one more day. >> we will keep tabs on your location. we have erica watching a satellite and radar. we have george f

to get you more news faster we turn to kron4 solo reporter mike pelton. >> hundreds of parents are areff their students and the class is are now under way. there was a bomb threat targeting this school. they found the threat written in graffiti. a teacher here was the intended target. this was all the host was students are very eager to talk about the situation. >> i was confused as to why someone would want to do this. we are a nice cool and it's just scary. >> i want schools to happen so i can get my finals over and go to christmas break. >> this is a good neighborhood and this should not really happened. >> the sheriff's office is giving us new information and they confirmed that the target was found at multiple schools. they also received tips and they are following up on them today. they will not tell us where the teacher right now is located but they do have efforts to protect him. they have sheriff deputies at the school and they're driving around the neighborhood. they want to make sure that everything runs smoothly this morning. their main search is to find out who is behind t

mike pelton how is it going out there? >> this is the hope of here.f these people waited from 9:00 last night and day are getting their free groceries. the line is pretty long and you can see that this is the background of the shop we are . these peope waiting to get their hands on one of these bags. glide plans to hand these out and they come with either chicken, turkey or ham. they do this every year and this is a great turnout. >> this is something that we'd do not normally pay attention to. we do not talk about this as much because thwe live in california. there is not allowed access to food and a lot of people here do need help. >> this runs until 1230 or until they're one awful. they have about 5500 of these. nicosia underscoring that the demand is very high. they have had to shut down some of the roads. you should keep this in mind if you use this as your normal commute. >> back here in the new is room there are events where congress woman pelosi wants to get ben's lifted so that this will help curve the tragedies that have happened as goals. >

. >> to get your news faster let's us turn our sole reporter mike pelton. >> this began when officialsed to promote the new span of the bay bridge slated to open next year. >> it is a massive project that once to be promoted and you want people to know. they agree to a $10 million contract with a pr firm. words pictures ideas. the problem is thousands of dollars were slated to go to tores, a video, and a commemorative book coming out of the toll payers dime. >> caltran found out the details and canceled the contract. it is unclear what they will do going forward if they will renegotiate. or if they will go with a different firm. i have called in to agency officials to try and find out their future plans. if and when we get those will bring it to you here on kron 4. back to you. >> thank you wwe will talk to you later to see what is happening. >> the investigation is underway into the accident you see on your screen. after a car struck by an amtrak train in the emeryville bizarre of the car apparently began struck--stockuck on the train tracks causing the crash. if your man and his vehi

to get you more news faster we turn to kron 4 urs so low reporter mike pelton who joins us live from tside the fresh and easy in walnut creek. mike? >> this will likely leave the company to have to leave the united states all together. there are looking at all possible options as well as partnering with other markets. they will have more ideas by april of 2013. this man is leaving his job after 30 years on the job and this is a very uncertain future for this change as they go into the new year. >> just did this morning the weekly jobs dropped to about 370,000 as a storm and plaque.the storm impact. we will see how this >> impacts the market when they opened at about 50 minutes. >> now that the rain has stopped we're still looking at the damage and the cleanup that has to be done. will let you know when the next rain will start. ♪ secondhand smoke affects everyone's health. it's not just irritating. it can cause heart disease and even death. speak up about secondhand smoke. your health and the health of your family depend on it. ñç >> in world news. egypt republican guard has ordered p

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our solo reporter mike pelton joins us live from modest. >> a quiet morning here at monta vista school here blocking the entrance. >> support is get the all clear saying everything is safe. nonetheless a scary day for students and parents. initially some of the video from yesterday's it began before 7:00 a.m. yesterday morning. police searched and check out graffiti at nearby lynn br ook high school. >> or feat targeted a specific teacher at monta vista high school. the artist came on the scene with a canine unit enter school. they evacuated the school as well as nearby lincoln elementary. >> he is one of the sweetest teachers. he recently got married and had a child. he is so happy and pure. i was surprised it was him. >> he is a really nice guy. i am kind of curious as to what reason someone would have to go after him. >> the good news is authorities did not find a bomb on campus are any other hazard. this has turned into a big hoax. authorities say it is not funny they are searching to find who was behind a hoax. and say you ever behind it is could face felony charges as it is a ser

. >> pgm = in san matewe will tako mike pelton standing by he is at a post office in the marina. they are trying out their same-day delivery in san francisco. let us get the latest with mike. >> a tall order mike. same they deliver. >> this is exclusive to san francisco for the time being. the postal service as to be more competitive with online shopping and try to create additional revenue. the program is called metro post and to head off that sharp decline in first class and standard mail. shoppers will have from 2 to 3:00 p.m. to place an order with a retailer and expect the package to arrive between 4 and 8:00 p.m.. this is comparable to similar programs that charged $10. if successful in san francisco it will expand to other major cities next year. san francisco is being looked at as the test case. and hopes it brings in between 10-$15 million in san francisco. compare that to nearly 16 billion that was lost annually last year. that is a long way to go. back to you. >> when will see how it goes. thank you mike for the update. >> thank you james. the time is 4:35. >> police a

. >> we are watching the toll plaza starting today kron 4 is mike pelton reports from the bridge on what> beginning next wait the toll plaza will receive a facelift. the project will cost 6 1/2 million dollars. this is a part of the rehabilitation program. they will paint the plaza white and the entire project is expected to last for six months. officials that is the that will not need to close down the last of daytime hours. this entir >> if you are wondering what happened to those against the gramm follows you were trying to share on twittered you are not alone. twitter says that is the gramm has disabled photo integration with the social network inside. totals can still be shared from mr. gramm via a direct link on twitter, but the photo is not visible in the tweet like before. in an appearance last week, mr. grammar's ceo says that the company wants to build a better web presence i have a user's view photos directly from mr. gramm's site. cable tv subscribers may have to rent more cable boxes. a federal rule change to that will allow cable companies to scramble all of their programmi