mountain lion sightings are common in san mateo county. many hope the new law means they'll continue to see more of these big cats from a safe distance. in san mateo county, cornell bernard, abc 7 news. >>> a mountain lion sighting this morning in woodside has led to a warning from authorities. the big cat was spotted near razorback ridge trail in the windy hills preserve. residents are being warned not to approach the animals if they see them. >>> good news for san francisco bay. the water is getting clearer, but that means more algae is reporting. slush dating back to the gold rush, 150 years ago, has mostly washed out to sea. sunlight now shines deeper into the bay, causing algae to grow. reducing growth could saw local sewage treatment plans $10 million. scientists believe the plants might have to reduce how much nitrogen and fors forrous they release. >>> county supervise will consider building a memorial park in honor of a teenager killed by a deputy. he was shot in late october by a deputy who mistook his bb gun for an assault rifle

mountain lion sightings are common in san mateo county. many hope the new law means they'll continue to see more of these big cats from a safe distance. in san mateo county, cornell bernard, abc 7 news. >>> a mountain lion sighting this morning in woodside has led to a warning from authorities. the big cat was spotted near razorback ridge trail in the windy hills preserve. residents are being warned not to approach the animals if they see them. >>> good news for san francisco bay. the water is getting clearer, but that means more algae is reporting. slush dating back to the gold rush, 150 years ago, has mostly washed out to sea. sunlight now shines deeper into the bay, causing algae to grow. reducing growth could saw local sewage treatment plans $10 million. scientists believe the plants might have to reduce how much nitrogen and fors forrous they release. >>> county supervise will consider building a memorial park in honor of a teenager killed by a deputy. he was shot in late october by a deputy who mistook his bb gun for an assault rifle

this means more collaboration with wildlife groups like the mountain lion foundation. >> we still livein a state with lions. that's exciting and a lot of people feel the same way and they want to keep the cats around. >> reporter: the state department supports the new law but a spokesman tells us we're trying to relocate them where they don't bother residents. mountain cats are common in this county. many hope they'll see more of these big cats from a safe distance. >>> a mountain lion sighting this morning in wood side has led to a warning from authorities. residents are being warned not to approach the animals if they see them. >>> still ahead, why oakland airport has seen a huge decline in fliers since 2007. plus what american shoppers are purchasing this holiday weekend. >>> you can help us feed the bay area this holiday season. visit the abc 7 news facebook page and take the pledge to give where you live. with each pledge we'll donate one dollar in your honor up to $75,000. your good deed could be rewarded. everyone who takes the pledge will be entered to >>> fewer people are flyi

have seen it work in san jose, santa cruz, and los angeles where they have already relocated mountain lions that probably would have been killed otherwise. with still li in a state that has lions. that's exciting, and there's a lot of people that feel the same way, and they want to keep these cats around. >> the new law has the support of california's department of fish and wildlife. in san mateo county, cornell bernard, abc 7 news. >> newman is essentially being held as a prisoner of war. >> the west contra costa unified school district will discuss how to keep transgender students safe on all of their campuses following a brawl at hercules high school. district officials say they're concerned about bullying. the meeting is set for 6:30 tomorrow at dejahn middle school. >>> up next remembering actor paul walker. friends and colleagues react to his shocking death as new details and images from that deadly crash emerge. >>> and major improvement to health care.gov. what the obama administration says it's done to give visit ovrz a glitch-free experience. >> hi there, everyone. i'm meteorologi

man's or the mountain lions? the new law that will change how wildlife experts handle the neighborhood. >>> and why a popular bay area parking lot will be closed all this week. wonder why? find out, next ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, but now, a new law is goingo change the way wildlife officials themselves will he to deal wi s. >>> in 1990, voters passed proposition 117, banning private hunting of mountain lions in california. but now, a new law is going to change the way wildlife officials, themselves, have to deal with the big catch. >> reporter: the town of half- moon bay backs right up to prime mountain lion habitat. and occasionally a young lion, searching for territory, will get a little lost. >> and all of a sudden they pop out of the woods and find themselves right in the middle of a subdivision. they don't know what to do. most of them run up a tree and wait for humans to heave. they are not going to do. >> but on this day 1 year ago, the town was outraged when they shot and killed two cubs hiding under a deck. at

last spring, a male mountain lion found its way into an irrigation canal.bers of the puma project tranquilized the animal, opposed to killing it. zoos and veterinarians, the cats can be relocated without extra cost to the state. at least seven mountain lions statewide have been captured and relocated. >>> oakland airport is seeing fewer passengers than years past. it has dropped by 5 million since 2007. that comes as crowds at san francisco airport jumped by about 9 million over the same period. oakland airports director of operations believes the improving economy will help it regain its share of passengers. >>> volunteers from the san francisco spca will begin visiting the airport this weekk with eight certified therapy dogs. they wear vests that say pet me. the aim is to relieve stress for travelers. >>> as football playoffs approach, beware websites that would sell you a ticket for that sold out game. a seattle seahawks fan is very upset after buying fake tickets from a man who advertised on craigslist. the tickets for tomorrow's game look real. but whe

passing senate bill 132 which helps protect mountain lions.enator jerry hill introduced the legislation. >> we share this beautiful place and this beautiful land with local wildlife. the new law allows game wardens to work with animal groups to safely remove the animals when they move into populated areas. while the law goes into effect january 1st, fish and wildlife has preemptively changed its operating procedures. last spring a male mountain lion found its way into a santa cruz irrigation canal. members of the puma project tranquilized the animal as opposed to killing it. senator hill says by utilizing the help of nonprofits, zoos and veterinarians the cats can be relocated without extra cost to the state. since the department of fish and wildlife updated its operating procedure at least seven mountain lions statewide have been safely captured and relocated. katie utehs. >>> operation second chance got under way. they allowed people with minor warrants to surrendered and get a case instead of going to jail. those with traffic violations are

the any law means more collaboration with wildlife groups is as the mountain lion foundation. >> we still in a stay that has lions and that is exciting and a lot of people who feel the same way and they want to help coup the cats around. >> spokesman tells abc we are trying to find middle ground to relocate animals where they do not bother other residents. we the sightings are common in san mateo and many hope this means they will continue to see more of the big cats from a safe distance. >> amazon is looking toward the skies for a new way do deliver your goods to you faster than ever, the company is testing delivery packages using drones, provided by am citizen showing how it works. they would pick up packages at warehouse and deliver to customers within a ten mile area. it does not work with packages that are too lamb such as a kayak. >> you order the kayaks... >> we talked with that for taco bell that it was a joke and it wasn't, but technology could be...we could see i soon. >> there is fog in the sky. so, hopefully it will get through the fog. that is what we are waking up to coming

watch out for mountain lions. overnight surveillance video caught this image of a mountain lion on a backyard porch. it jumped a six foot fence to get in there. these pictures were taken around 2:00 this morning. >>> a follow-up as to a robbery at a high school bingo fundraiser. the marching band is spending money for extra security. an off duty security guard will watch over the fundraiser. this past wednesday night a man with a ski mask busted through the doors and stole the cash. the school is hoping the safety measures will be in place by next week's game. >>> an astronaut asked for a space walk on the international space station. he says he is ready and willing to make those repairs. >>> we're going to tell you about that mega jackpot that's next. >>> it's friday the 13th. >> the megamillions lottery jackpot now at $425 million. there is still time to get a ticket. the drawing is at 8:00 tonight. it is the second largest jackpot in megamillions history and the fifth largest in lottery jackpot history. hurry u

known as a cougar or mountain lion and fond of taking the sights. a national geographic a tographer took more than year to get these pictures in the park he now calls home. veryone around the world knows that the hollywood signs towers over los angeles and doesn't it's in the middle of the biggest urban park in surrounded by a concrete exotic nd home to wildlife. griffiths park as a surprising l.a. to it's a popular spot for big big but not necessarily wildlife. away thatfrom far, far would be good. but not too close. >> how do you think the dogs react? >> pretty skiddish. he'll be a snack. >> i haven't seen it yet. to see it. but very few people have. > scientists first stumbled while mountain line studying the wildlife. >> we set it up to monitor this get a shot of p-22. biologist was able to discover the big cat. of as going through dozens photographs when he spotted something unusual. >> i was tired and had been in the sun a lot. let me refreshy, my eyesight and look again and t was still a mountain lion in front of my face. it's very exciting.

bay, it has only taken 100 years, we will have the story for you, coming up ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, mountain lions in californi but now, a new law is goingo change the way wildlife officials themselves will he to deal wi >>> in 1990, voters passed proposition 117, banning private hunting of mountain lions in california. but, now, a new law is going to change the way wildlife officials, themselves,ville to deal with the big cats. kpix5 john ramos tells us how roeurz the town of half-moon bay backs right up to lion habitat. occasionally a young lion, searching for territory, will get a little lost. >> and all of a sudden they pop out of the woods and find themselves in the middle of a subdivision. they don't know what to do. most of them go run up a tree and wait for humans to leave. they are not going to do. >> reporter: on this day, one year ago, the town was outraged when a game warden with the department of fish and wildlife shot two cubs found hiding in a backyard deck. at the time the department said it man dated the lethal response to protect the public. >> up until now it was safer to kill t

. >>> someone spotted a mountain lion in half-moon bay early this morning. sheriff's deputies searched the nearby area. they didn't find it. mountain lion sightings are common in san matteo county. especially the hilly areas. experts say stay away from it and call 911. >>> researchers say alligators and crocodiles may use tools to lure prey. a new study found they use sticks to attract nest building birds. both gators and crocs will balance them on their snouts. when the birds land, they attack. this is the first time scientists have reported reptiles using tools to hunt. don't want to get too close to one of those. >> stay away from alligators, crocodiles and mountain lions. and stay inside for the next couple days. >> stay warm if you can. >> cold out there. live doppler 7 hd. clear skies. temperatures have just been dropping rapidly since the sun went down hours ago. let's get right down to business here. take a look at our current readings. looking along the embarcadero, 41 here in san francisco. it's rare that san francisco drops below 40 degrees. tonig

. >> a mountain lion was sighted this morning in san mateo county. they are sometimes misreported with authorities discovering bobcats rather than mountain lions. animal advocates say a new law is about to go into effect, designed to protect and rescue mountain lions. this comes exactly a year after the controversial killing of two mountain lion cubs. the bill by san mateo senator jerry hill goes into effect on new year's day. we locate animals or chasing them from a residential area. rather than shooting or killing them. >> the goal to have unmanned aircrafts delivering packages to customers in 30 minutes or less. just like that. according to amazon's ceo. the helicopters could carry packages up to five pounds. the company says it's ready to launch the project in 2015. it's asking the faa for permission first to use those drones. that would be really weird. >> let's check in on weather, the change and all that stuff. can you imagine you're standing around and all of a sudden this drone come downs and drops a gift to you? >> a little disturbing. >> t

protecting california's mountain lions. >> i heard this horrible whooshing sound kind of like a plane crash. it was very disturbing, very loud. one of the loudest noises i have ever heard. >>> good evening. thank you for joining us. the crash happened at 5:20 this morning pacific time in the section near the bronx near the harlem river. the search for answers is underway. abc marcy gonzalez is live near the scene with the latest. marcy. >> reporter: investigators are still out here. it may be difficult to see, but they are working into the night trying to determine what caused this train to go barrelling off the tracks. seven passenger train cars left scattered. the aftermath of a deadly train derailment in new york city. >> amazing pictures from this horrific scene. >> the metro north train was heading from poughkeepsie new

experts say don't mess with mountain lions. they are especially dangerous when feeding and with their young. live in millbrae, brian webb, kpix 5. >> mountain lion is blamed tore killing a small dog in a los angeles suburb late last month. >>> here's a strange one. a domestic dispute blocked traffic this afternoon on the san mateo bridge. the chp says a couple was arguing and their car crashed as they headed toward hayward. but they weren't done there. the two got out and resumed their argument. the man who was driving the car somehow ended up in the bay. he was rescued and is all right. >>> help is on the way for towns devastated by the "rim" fire. president obama today signed a disaster declaration. that's going to free up federal money to supplement state and local relief efforts. the "rim" fire was the third largest in state history burning more than 400 square miles in and around yosemite national park this summer. and it cost $127 million to fight. 11 homes were destroyed, a hunter accused of starting that fire is expecte

the home surveillance footage grainy but sure enough there is the mountain lion on the right hanging out around the family's koy pond. it then jumped over a 6-foot fence into the neighbor's yard. we caught up with the shaken homeowner. >> i was really surprised because i was just wondering how it came over into our backyard. but once i saw the video i was -- i seen it there, so it was kind of scary. >> fence was no problem. the mountain lion took off but if you do happen to encounter one, wildlife experts say it's best to face the animal, make yourself look big by waving your arms. >>> we learned today that the man killed in a fiery crash yesterday on 580 worked as an emt, identified as 29-year-old reed whittaker of livermore. royal ambulance posted a con lens message along with reed's picture. he was a supervisor in san leandro. it happened yesterday morning near north livermore avenue. his jeep was rammed from behind by a man in a hummer. the collision caused the jeep to catch fire with whitaker stuck inside. the hummer driver is arrested. the 53-year-old man will be changed. he ha

. >> also in millbrae a mountain lion sighting. take a look. you can see the animals here. jump the six foot fence to get into this yard officials warning residents not to confront mountain lions. this happened behind a home near mills estate park. that cat was last seen heading east from the property. >> cold snap may be winding down. black ice led to a series of accidents. >> this last serve down here, they come around on me. started to correct just laid it down. >> i slid about 62 feet. another vehicle came down the road. and struck a tree. >> according to chp there are ten ice related accidents. >> and employees getting out of the office to give a school a complete makeover. lillian? >> work is halfway done baseball fields are getting a make over. mounds of dirt and sod are ready to go. this they're not used to the work, but having fun. i'm learning how if you cut the paint. using a roller. >> this company is helping trance form the school, getting everything. the students caught a glimpse from heading out on a field trip. >> they're asking what? is that going to be for

many other state legislatures only meet on a part-time basis. >>> a new state law protecting mountain lions is being celebrated by wildlife lovers, s b-1 32 changes the way fish and game officers deal with the officers requiring nonlethal measures if the lion poses no threat to people. >> up to now it was safer just to kill the lion. >> it was a year ago today fish and game shot and killed two orphan cubs. at the time that was the policy, the new law gives authorities more flexibility to capture and relocate errant lions. >>> we begin the climb to cool temperature with the numbers falling into the 50s tonight. most locations reporting clear skies. and temperature now are down to the 50-degree range around concord, oakland, livermore, and santa rosa 46 as we look live from the top of the studios here in san francisco, to the bay bridge. wind speeds calm, that will help temperature plummet. we won't be freezing tonight. but by midweek, there could be freezing temperature all the way back to the coastline. that's by wednesday through saturday. forecast low, napa 40 degrees, san francisco 49, s

the bill was introduced a year ago after two mountain lions cub were shot and killed by state game wardens. >>> happening today world aid day tributes are being held for those who lost their lives during the 30 years battling the disease. hundreds gathered last night at the national a.i.d.s. memorial grief in golden state park. the entire grove was illuminated as a result of the tribute. supporters will again gather at the grove for a formal program and recognition of those who fight hiv-aids. and that will be followed by the reading of the games chosen grade in the circle of friends for raising funds to support the ongoing battle against the disease. >>> meteorologist lisa argen is here now talking about the weather. it has really been mild out there. >> you won't be saying that next week. >> okay. >> it's really going to get cold and blustery around here. but we have a couple more days to enjoy the mild weather. in fact, the warmest day will be today. a look at live doppler 7hd. yesterday we had tons of fog. there was fog from napa, by the delta, also a little bit along the central coast

new ways to protect mountain lions one year after two cubs were shot and killed.ow the big cats will be treated from now on if they should roam into neighborhoods. >>> also mans best friend getting even friendlier. this one is designed to make flying a little easier. >>> good morning. right now we have a serious crash in san mateo. that has closed the road. this is the first picture of the scene. we have a big closure we want to avoid the area if at all possible. >>> dow jones down about 36 points. 16,050. nasdaq still well above the 4,000 mark. its down a little bit today. expect worker productivity maybe to be down a bit today. >> i would say. >> because it is sign ever monday. people might be sneaking on that their computer to get those deals and free shipping. >>> new informs from scotland. now a ninth body has been found on the wreckage of that helicopter that crashed into a pub. rescue crews are getting ready to lift the remains of the helicopter from off this building. they are taking their time because this building may collapse. 12 of the injured victims

this is home surveillance video of a mountain lion wandering around the family's backyard. we spoke with the homeowner who is pretty shaken up. >> i was really surprised. i was wondering how it came into our backyard and everything. once i saw the video, i seen it there. it was kind of scary. >> no kidding. we don't know where the mountain lion is right now, but if you happen to encounter one, wildlife experts say it's best to face the animal and make yourself look big by waiving your arms. >>> if you bought a megamillions. the winning numbers are 19, 24, 26, 27, and 70. the meganumber is 12. kpix5 is live at a lucky liquor store in san jose with the excitement and your chances of winning. betty. >> liz, liquor is here is a very lucky store. they had two winners in the last couple of years take home millions. but take a look behind me. that number for the grand prize just jumped to $550 million, which means there is no winner tonight and here's probably why. there is now more cash on the line, but longer odds. >> it's so much money and my last name is gamble. i have to take

the mountain lion was last seen heading east from the property. >> six-foot fence, huh? >> i know. >> time to petition the city for a bigger fence. >> exactly. a little more sunshine for us, a little more warmth. bring it on. >> i really think today is kind of a transition day. we still have a little fog around but hopefully we won't have conditions like we had this morning. here's the temperature at 5:00 this morning. we were really focused on the north bay. in fact i tweeted out about 4:30 this morning, we started the morning show talking about black ice. so if you get a chance, follow us and we were all over this thing as soon as we got out of the gate. it was 32 in novato, 29 in santa rosa, but look at the visibility at that time. it was two and a half miles in santa rosa and less than a quarter of a mile in novato so that was a lot of moisture hanging in the air. when the temperature is below freezing, that's what creates black ice. now our visibility, we're doing pretty good. it's a little low in oakland and hayward. that's where we're seeing most of the haze and l

the department of fish and wildlife has changed its operating procedures so far at least seven mountain lions statewide have been saved. >>> sfo is enlisting the help of dogs to make traveling a little more enjoyable. volunteers from the san francisco spca will begin visiting the airport with eight certified therapy dogs. their purpose is to help soothe the frayed nerves of stressed out passengers. the wag brigade as they are called wear vests that say pet me. >>> actor will farrell surprised viewers of a south dakota newscast that turned into john burgundy were anchoring their newscast. the comedian played the fictional anchor man stayed completely in character. while he kept a straight face his coanchor and sports anchor said they struggled to keep their composure. you can see the entire newscast on our website at ktvu.com. just look for it on the home page under hot topics. >>> 4:47 is the time. sal is keeping an eye on traffic. that is pretty funny. i don't think i could keep a straight face sitting next to him. >> i think it would be a little hard. let's take a look at what we have now.

. >> my mom said she saw the mountain lion on the surveillance camera coming in from the side of theouse and it's lingering around the pond over here because we have a koi pond. that's why. >> reporter: here's a look in slow motion. mountain lions also called pumas or cougars are solitary and nocturnal and closely related to the common house cat exempt much bigger able to -- except much bigger able to hunt deer and elk and on rare occasions have killed pets, even people. >> i was really surprised because i was just horning how it came into our backyard -- wondering how it came into our backyard and everything, but once i saw the video, i seen it there. it was kind of scary of. >> reporter: on this morning the predator was more prowler and left without eating, but the big cat sure left his mark on this millbrae backyard. >> we usually have a dog wandering around the backyard. i'm kind of concerned if it ever comes back he might pick one up. >> reporter: brian webb, kpix5. >> we had an expert look at that video. he estimates that big cat weighs about 150 pounds. lions certainly not an

wildlife groups tend to join him to celebrate the new protection bill that applies when mountain lions are in nonthreatening situations in populated areas. it also authorized fish and wildlife to partner with those groups and nonprofits to resolve the situations where people and mountain lions share the same habitat. the bill was introduced a year ago in half moon bay after two lyon cubs were shot and killed by state game wardens. >> happening to, world a.i.d.s. day. tributes are being held for those who spent years fighting the disease. hundreds gathered last night at the a.i.d.s. memorial grove in golden gate park. the entire grove is ill illuminated as part of this special tribute. more remembrance events taking place today. as noon friends and supporters will again gather at the a.i.d.s. memorial grief and a formal recognition of those who helped fight - and a.i.d.s. that will be followed by a reading of the names of those engraved into the circle of friends for raising money to support the ongoing battle against the disease. >> don't get used to the warmth, right? >> yeah, possibl

leaders of south korea, china and japan. >> groups are celebrating a law january 1 to protect mountain lionsot an immediate thread to people after the controversial deaths of two cubs in half moon bay. wardens killed two cubs that wandered into town looking for food and their mom. the public outtry was so great a law was passed requiring them to use nonlethal methods to capture the cats unless they are a threat to the public. >> we lost the wolf and grizzlies but we have mountain lions. we have lions in the state. that is exciting. a lot petroleum -- people feel the same. >> the law is not in effect but the we we new policy has been adopted by wardens. >> amazon is looking to the skies if a way to deliver goods nasaer than ever testing delivering packages using drones. this is video showing how the service works picking up packages at the warehouse and then delivered near the facility. the items will not be too large with kayaks and table saws out. they have to be under five pounds. the project should be up and running in a few years. >> can they knock on your door as you are falling asleep

it's a mountain lion. something you don't see every day. a mountain lion in someone's backyard. surveillance camera at a millbrae home caught the cat just prowling about the back porch overnight. it actually had to jump a six-foot fence to get back in by that fountain. maybe it was a little thirsty, jeff. >> yeah, that's possible. you never know with the cold temperatures we've been having lately, too, with those animals are thinking. current temperatures right now, the number one coldest by far, not a big surprise in the north bay, right now averaging 36 degrees. san francisco, currently 49. you're going to be able to see on your hd screens at home there's a small sliver of fog back here near the golden gate bridge. we will have some fog for tomorrow morning, bu not expected a fog out across the bay area. throughout the vout south bay, 44. the icon is not for fog at 7:00 a.m. but rather the haze that's going to be in the atmosphere. temperatures in the upper 30s at 7:00 a.m. by 1:00 p.m., supper 50s. there will be a decent warmup as we head throughout the afternoon. as we start

to safely capture and relocate mountain lions where as before they could only shoot and kill them. >> public safety first. but this gives them the opportunity to make other decisions. >> the law takes effect january 1st. the department of fish and wildlife they have already changed their operating procedures. so far at least seven mountain lions around the state have been saved. >>> sfo is bringing in dogs to help traveling -- to help travelers have a bit more enjoyable time. this week volunteers from the san francisco spca will start visiting the airport with eight certified therapy dogs. the purpose is to help soothe nerves of people who are kind of nervous about flying. the wag brigade is what they are called. they wear a vest that says please, pet me. >> love it. >>> as the holiday season gets under way firefighters are warning people about the risk of fire from dry christmas trees. they say christmas trees are linked to hundreds of fires every year. this video shows how quickly a dry tree can go up in flames compared to a tree that has been watered regularly there on the left. fi

back with more o >>> there is a mountain lion sighting. you can see him on the right side of the screen the animal jumped to get into the yard with a large koi pond. this happened behind a home near mills estate park. the big cat last seen heading east from that property. officials warn residents not to confront mountain lions if they have cubs can w.them. don't mess with them. >> that is a very large cat. >> yes. instagram's most-liked photo is out and microsoft is struggling to find a lead yefr. >> good afternoons, turned out he isn't going anywhere. the company's chief operating officer and will be the top executive in march. there may be a buyer for time warner cable, has been the subject of takeover talks for weeks and charter communications is said to be preparing an offer. beyonce fans got a surprise today, myself included without prepromotion releasing a new album on i tunes just before midnight. and the self titled record is the top seller in ten biggest music marts around the world. u.s. stocks little change today. and bloomberg

at the time of the emergency, terry and marion owned 17 lions. 18 tigers. 8 bears, 3 mountain lions,lves and 3 leopards. in all, 51 major carnivores. >> the last three years it became too overwhelming for them financially and physically for them. the cages weren't being cleaned. the cages weren't being repaired. gates were being broke, and the latches weren't being fixed. >> he's a hoarder of animals. not just animals. before the animals there was vehicles. he was a hoarder of vehicles. that's one thing of that contributed to him being known as quite an eccentric fellow. the hoarding of things. it got more trouble some when it was the hoarding of wild and dangerous animals. >> there's a crew of four headed inside the property. >> you could hear the roars and growls. if anybody up there says that they weren't scared, they're acting macho. at that time the sheriff had said if we were able to contain the animals, that's what we wanted to do. if anything approaches the fence, shoot to kill. i could see lions, bears and tigers and they were all coming towards the fence. >> the special res

if you do encounter a mountain lion. experts say. do not run away.tead face the animal, and try and look bigger by >> coming up-- a northern california dad rents a kid-friendly movie. but is shocked by what he found. when he pops it in his dvd player. >> new at 8-- major changes are coming to the mobile phone industry. the top wirless carriers have all agreed to change their policy on "locking smart phones". this is a big win for consumers. kron 4's tech repoter gabe slate explains what this improve your digital life. >> coming up we get you ready for all the big dams around the area.games are aroun avo: the volkswagen "sign then drive" sales event is back. which means it's never been easier to get a new 2014 jetta. it gets an impressive 34 highway mpg and comes with no charge scheduled maintenance. and right now you can drive one home for practically just your signature. sign. then drive. get zero due at signing, zero down, zero deposit, and zero first month's payment on any new 2014 volkswagen. hurry, this offer ends january 2nd. visit vwdealer.com

that's a mountain lion. a surveillance camera caught the image on a porch. 6-foot fence to get there. the pictures were taken around 2:00 yesterday morning half mile from interstate 280. >>> a south bay high school marching band is hiring extra security. an armed offduty police officer and surveillance camera will watch over. marching band parents say there's never been a problem like this in 25 years until wednesday night when a masked man who claimed to be arm stole an undisclosed amount of cash. the school hopes the new safety measures will be in place before next week's game. >>> and the timing couldn't be better for a fund-raiser for the band that was playing before the robbery set for tonight at barns and noble at east ridge mall. a portion of your purchase will be donated to the school. >>> still ahead on today in the bay, the warriors looking for revenge against the houston rockets on friday 13th. could they stir up a victory? we're going to show you coming up next. >>> and we are looking live this morning. golden sunshine. pretty as a postcard but v

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. >>> there is a celebration today in san mateo county for a law that would protect mountain lions whotray into populated areas. wildlife advocates will make the signing at an event in half- moon bay. mall nourished kittens were found hiding under and deck and later killed by a ranger. outrage over the shooting prompted the law which does allow rangers to relocate mountain lions that are found to not pose a threat to humans. it takes effect january 1st. >>> poi san pills will be dropped from a helicopter. it's part of the u.s. fish and wildlife services and they say the goal is to get rid of the massive swarms of mice. right now there are nearly 500 mice per acre. scientists say they are threatening the rare sea bird population. the agency claims the poison bait is the only available and proven method of exterminating them. >>> humpback whales continue to put on a show for kayakers. in the past few weeks there have been several reports of close up encounters along santa crew, capitola. buy i don't imagines i don'tbiologists say the gray whales will soon be joining that show. they're ex

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the announcement came yesterday as the cub turned 100 days old. >>> next time you see a mountain lion, wildlife officers will be have to be nicer. the law requires them to use nonlethal methods to deal with the animals as long as they are not an immediate threat to people. >> it was safer to kill it in the past. >> a year ago fish & game shot and killed two orphan cougar cubs under a deck. at the time that was the policy. the new law gives officers a little more flexibility to tranquilize, capture and relocator rant lions. >>> 5:19. the national anthem touched one broncos player on sunday but then things got too emotional. >> straight ahead this morning, what college football team is tops in the land? what does it mean for stanford football? wild one for the dubs and coach harbaugh, take it easy. you would think the 49ers had lost! >> what's cool about your school on this monday? you can email your nomination to us at coolschools@kpix.com. we might come out and feature your school on the show. we'll be right back. ,,,,,,,, ,,,,,, [woman] you wrapped the... [man] it's nothing but tape.

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it's just a stone's throw from highway 280 >> sometimes we can get mountain lions and different animal that's cross the freeway. >> other cut through jungles of concrete, this one slices a lush forest in half. there is a field of science that studies that. >> understanding wildlife how it moves in relation to roads. >> the professor runs the center at uc davis spoke to us last year, putting gps on two dozen deer. now, with complete, they've proposed a solution. an eight foot fence designed to make deer cross under instead of over it. researchers find food over here in backyards. >> they've got their bedroom one side. and dining room on another. so it would look like the fence behind the body shop. one keeps people off the train tracks he thinks it might work. >> you may prevent work from my door. at least it's saving a dear. >> caltrans has to decide if they'll take recommendations. >> new charges tonight for convicted criminal police say was running the business, officers say the business sold pot to customers with, and without medical cards. >> firefighters making progress on the so

. >>> state game wardens now have a nonlethal option for relocating mountain lions that somehow wander into residential areas. the of two cubs in half moon bay last summer prompted this new law. senator jerry hill introduced a bill allowing game wardens to partner with nonprofits to safely capture and relocate mountain lions, whereas in the past, they were only allowed to shoot and kill them. >> they always have to look at public safety first. this gives them the opportunity to make other decisions. >> the new law takes effect -- takes effect january 1st but the department of fish and wildlife has changed its operating procedures. so far, seven mountain lions around the state have been safely moved. >>> a former walnut creek police officer has won the use of the amber alert. this will allow the chp to issue an amber alert for any endangered person, even if the person the child is with has custody. this change comes after an amber alert was not issued for a 5-year-old girl was issued in 2005 when the mother threatened to harm her. they were found later dead in a murder-suicide. >>> the

it's just a stone's throw from highway 280 >> sometimes we can get mountain lions and different animal that's cross the freeway. >> other cut through jungles of concrete, this one slices a lush forest in half. there is a field of science that studies that. >> understanding wildlife how it moves in relation to roads. >> the professor runs the center at uc davis spoke to us last year, putting gps on two dozen deer. now, with complete, they've proposed a solution. an eight foot fence designed to make deer cross under instead of over it. over here in backyards. >> they've got their bedroom one side. and dining room on another. so it would look like the fence behind the body shop. one keeps people off the train tracks he thinks it might work. >> you may prevent work from my door. at least it's saving a dear. >> caltrans has to decide if they'll take recommendations. >> new charges tonight for convicted criminal police say was running the business, officers say the business sold pot to customers with, and without medical cards. >> firefighters making progress on the so called fiver fire burn

a warning for homeowners in millbrae about a mountain lion on the loose.l caught on camera. this surveillance video shows the alamo on the porch of a home. it was last seen heading away from home. if you do encounter a mountain lion, experts say, that she should not run away. instead face the animal, and try to look better by waiting your arms. >> a massive cache of weapons as off the streets tonight thanks to a joint effort by the vallejo and san francisco police department. officials say, that a burglary investigation led into a home in vallejo. that is where police found a number of firearms, ammunition, large capacity magazines, and by the arm. those are the weapons you see on your screen. three men have see since been booked into the salon so county jail. >> coming up on the kron4 morning ninils. we are finally a look at the man who police say is behind this d.u.i. crash. >> people are stuc in very old habits of using toothpaste to clean a denture. but dentures are very different to real teeth. they're about 10 times softer and may have surface pores

the mountain lion jumped over a 6-foot fence around a home and was checking out a large coy pond. the cat left the property and no one was hurt. >>> months of training, hard work and dedication all paid off today for firefighters in san francisco. >> congratulations. >> 43 men and women were sworn in today. the fire chief says this graduating class is one of the department's most diverse and most qualifying. and for many of the graduates today's commencement ceremony is the fulfillment of a lifelong dream. >> growing up they were superhero. so i remember being younger and thinking i could never do that. after a while i started going toward my goals and finally reached it. >>> another class of 36 recruits is said to begin in 17 weeks of training at the academy in january. >>> some south bay volunteers have given themselves just 48 hours to give a san jose middle school a total make over. ktvu's robert handa shows us the work in progress and tells us why organizers say it will benefit the whole community. >>> 22-year-old herman gruel is back at his home and wants it to look for. gru

the mountain lion jumped over a 6-foot fence around a home and was checking out a large coy pond.he cat left the property and no one was hurt. >>> months of training, hard work and dedication all paid off today for firefighters in san francisco. >> congratulations. >> 43 men and women were sworn in today. the fire chief says this graduating class is one of the department's most diverse and most qualifying. and for many of the graduates today's commencement ceremony is the fulfillment of a lifelong dream. >> growing up they were superhero. so i remember being younger and thinking i could never do that. after a while i started going toward my goals and finally reached it. >>> another class of 36 recruits is said to begin in 17 weeks of training at the academy in january. >>> some south bay volunteers have given themselves just 48 hours to give a san jose middle school a total make over. ktvu's robert handa shows us the work in progress and tells us why organizers say it will benefit the whole community. >>> 22-year-old herman gruel is back at his home and wants it to look for. gruel

on the peninsula, a mountain lion was found in half moon bay. soon you may be able to order groceries from amazon. according to a report on all things digital, the company may announce the launch of amazon fresh here in san francisco this coming tuesday. the program which delivers produce, meat, milk and anything else you can find at the grocery store is already running in seattle and los angeles. groceries will be delivered the day or the day after you order them, depending i assume on what you want. the program costs $299 a year to participate. >> this hol diseason, three weeks between thanksgiving and christmas. today, it was a busy one at christmas tree lots. some are nonprofit fundraisers. the boy scouts have many around the bay area. >> a treatment facility, a drug and alcohol treatment facility. we're raising money for our facility to help the community turn their lives around. >> nationally, there's a decline in sales this year because of the shortened holiday season. and perhaps because it's freezing kol outside and people don't want to

. >> not only deer but mountain lions and other animals who happen to cut the freeway. >> this one slice as lush green forest in half. a beautiful man until man literally collides with nature. there's a field of science that studies that. it's called road ecology. >> understanding wildlife and how wildlife move in relation to road. >> he runs the road ecology center at u. c. davis. he spoke to us last year when they put gps cool letters on two deer and tracked them over a period of months. they proposed a solution. this fence, 8-foot sense, to cost millions of dollars. >> it would be here by the crystal springs reservoir. a lot of deer make their home over here in the woods but find their food over here in people's backyards. >> they got their bedroom on one side and the dining room on the other and crossing back if fourth. >> deer prefer to cross under the freeway but not all of them know that underpasses exist. the fence would force them to learn. it would look like the fence behind his bodyshop, the one that keeps people off the train tracks. he thinks the deer fence might work. >> it