it included muir woods and the maritime park.ough sunday, april 28th, but today is the only free today. to celebrate some of the america's most scenics treasures. >>> stars are zooming across the sky this weekend. and it could feature up to 20 shooting stars per hour. russia back in 2014. the peak is expected tomorrow night and early monday morning with the best view after midnight. the meet i don't shower dates back 2700 years. >>> time for a check on our weather now, beside the shooting star, let's find out more about the viewing weathers. >> so not ideal conditions, but if you change out there for a pretty long time, you may be able to see a few shooting stars. showing you it's a quiet scan across the region. it's not the rain that's the issue, but the su sutro tower camera is bouncing up and sto i doing unfortunately blowing around a lot of pollen this weekend. that's probably why you're sneezing and wheezing. tree pollen still at high levels. oak sick acore and mulberry and what is now on the rise ago well. grass pollen. now

muir woods is an example of that. we have been studying this for years. after not nailing this we have tried so many different things. asking questions for months. >> 20% reduction? define it? >> sure. right now we see a focus of 45 minute wait on any given day. that spin of the congestion can go 10 hours on a weekday. that is to reduce that from three blocks to the first block before you head down the crooked street. not only in the woods we see it in a lot of different venues, museums, the anne frank house in europe. you see venues popular using this method to manage the dema demand. >> people that don't know there is a fee and end up turning and trying to find parking. >> we are already talking with sf travel and the various folks in the tourism industry to make sure folks would understand this is how you make the reservation. we would have paid staff in the initial pilot for the customer service for a good experience. if you didn't have a reservation you would be advised where there is a reservation available and we would help you on the spot. >> a ca

reaching the upper 60s with sunny skies all there ut the afternoon, if you are planning to go hiking, muir woods perfect place to go, there will be free parking because of the earthday celebrations going on. we are also celebrating john muir's birthday this weekend. they will be celebrating yosemite with events on saturday. a lot to do for the kids. the only thing is there will be a few spotty showers moving through. look for that we will be up to 53 degrees on sunday. it will be nice and warm tomorrow with upper 60s tomorrow in santa cruz, cooling down saturday, an ocean breeze, that brings it to about 60 degrees on saturday and 66 degrees on sunday. if you are making a trip plan to ohio, it will be in the mid-60s. we'll get a more of what's going on in the bay area. i will have a look at today's temperature trend that goes way up. >> when you talk about that we can't wait to hear. >> coming up next on "today in the bay" new details in the college admissions scandal. the latest allegations against lori loughlin's husband, designer mossimo. did you know comcast business goes beyond fast with a g

and just as warm in muir woods with our highs around 64 for saturday and sunday.you're planning to head down to santa barbara, we're looking at highs in the upper 60s, low 70s all throughout the weekend. we'll talk about what's going on today. another look at the timeline of the rain coming up. >> in about three minutes we will check in with her. thanks. 5:40. new overnight, a fire rips through an east bay apartment complex. how many people have been forced out of their homes. >>> and the president filling up his war chest. >> g.o.t., "game of thrones" final season started last night. up next, just how many people watched the tweugsz phenomenon. oh, it's a lot. living joyfully. the united explorer card hooks me up. getting more for getting away. traveling lighter. getting settled. rewarded. learn more at theexplorercard.com. tto harrison, the wine tcollection.. grace, you get the beach house, just don't leave the lights on, okay? to mateo, my favorite chair. to chris, the family recipes. to craig, this rock. to jamie, well, let's just say, enjoy the ride. the redw

we have free admission into muir woods. it will be 61 on saturday for the high. and slightly warmer on sunday as we keep that sunshine. if you're going to the sierra, squaw valley is looking nice. it will be warm. expect more snow to be melting. upper 50s on friday. lower 50s on saturday. so we'll talk about what's going on today. a look at our temperature trend is coming up in three minutes >>> sounds good. we'll look forward to it, kari. >>> all new for you this morning, a plan to make mass transit cheaper. the agency making the proposal and how it will work. >>> revealing new information in the jussie smollett case. the text messages we're now seeing about the bay area actor's alleged hoax attack. plus -- ♪ >> all right. wake up beehive. beyonce dropped a brand-new album in the middle of the night. the reaction to the music. what we are learning from the now documentary about the singing sensation. >>> and we think we are less than 24 hours away from the mueller report. we'll have a preview. take you out to the big board as well. dow industrial is losing 23 po

now, as we get a look at some of the places you may be heading from muir woods, 72 degrees on friday. very nice hiking weather. but sunday, mid-70s. planning to go to yosemite, heads-up there will be showers by sunday. it looks like rain will be moving through parts of the sierra. just to the south of the bay area. we will watch out for that as it will be very close. san santa cruz, the rain stays from there. highs reaching into the 60s all weekend long. we will talk about the sizzling temperatures today. how hot it gets where you live in three minutes. >>> all right. thank you very much, kari. contra costa county school fed up with vandals after they continue to wreak havoc. >>> another showdown brewing in washington over presidential power. >>> scott, you know what, a pay area native all the rage this morning after a spectacular night. look at this. still ahead for you, those of you who don't know him, we will introduce you to damian lillard and explain why his skills are being talked about. 5:41. you're watching "today in the bay". ♪ [ crying ] ♪ you protect them at home. we help p

it's been very successful for muir woods.s really the idea that you give people reservation systems so you don't have to have a long line. you don't have traffic constantly being blocked. >> district supervisor catherine stefani says there are no plans for barrier or gate, just a license plate reader and someone to enforce the rules. they can't do anything until if and when the state passes the law, which could be until september. >>> if it seems you're seeing san jose drivers using their phones behind the wheels nor often, you are correct. in fact a study finds you might be one of them. a san francisco-based firm that analyzes road safety says distracted drives is getting more common. drivers in san jose are distracted by their phones more than 8% of the time now, up from 7% last year. drivers in san francisco and oakland, they're right there, just behind the drivers in san jose.ls ced driving this generation's drunk drivingm is going through the bay area. >> yeah, and it's not that strong. a little bit of rain here and ther

muir woods will have nice weather. mostly sunny skies. temperatures in the upper 60s. if you want to just relax by the peach, monterey will see high temperatures in the low 60s. mid-60s tomorrow. slightly cooler and much more of a brisk wind on sunday. we'll talk about today's temperature trend. that forecast coming up in three minutes. >>> thanks, kari. >>> still ahead, improving your access to marijuana. >> two people hurt in a double shooting in contra costa county. information about the victims we received overnight. >>> are you doing your taxes over the weekend? monday is the about ig day. we'll tell you what americans think about it. dow industrial is just roaring ahead. a better than 1%. you're watching "today in the bay". [ loud traffic sounds ] [ distant traffic sounds ] [ music replaces the noise ] the new galaxy s10 on xfinity mobile. the phone and network designed to do more. switch and save today, and you get a new galaxy. say "get a galaxy" to learn more. >>> right now at 6:42. a nice sunrise under way with cool temperatures. that's a live look outside at

muir woods will be free this weekend. as we celebrate earth day.here as well. a little bit warmer on friday. but it cools down on saturday with a stronger breeze. up to 61 degrees as you head out for your hike. we'll talk about what's going on today and our temperature trend. that's coming up in three minutes. >> all right. looking forward to that, kari. >> the latest on a deadly north bay crash. the reason why it was a close call for chp officers. >> it is 24 hours until we get the redacted mueller report. 24 hours and counting. we'll take a look when "today in the bay" continues. kari weathere mike traffic tease >>> right now at 5:44, it is still chilly. we will have a warmup throughout the day. palo alto, 48 degrees at 6:00 to the mid-60s by noon. nice day to get outside, especially early in the day. we'll talk about the warmest day of the week coming up in less than five minutes. >>> and across the bay, dublin, those headlights coming westbound. that's your commute direction. look. nice spacing from dublin to livermore. we will track the commut

muir woods, mostly sunny skies. upper 60s. perfect hiking weather. if you're going to the beach, 62 today and 65 on saturday. a look at today's forecast and more things going on in three minutes. >>> looking forward to that, kari. >>> coming up, cities across california and here in the bay area banning pot stores even though there's more than 70% of voters approving it. up next, new requirements being drawn in sacramento to stop the pot ban. >>> plus, what are you doing this weekend? are you doing your taxes? i'll have a little bit of good news about that when "today in the bay" continues. ♪ [ crying ] ♪ you protect them at home. we help protect them online. this is beyond wifi. this is xfi. simple. easy. awesome. xfinity. the future of awesome. >>> right now at 5:42, it is a clear start. and still kind of breezy out there as you get ready to head out the door. a live look at fremont at 880. as we start out with our temperatures in the low 50s, it's cool to start out. but the warmth happens quickly. mid-60s by early afternoon. a look at all our micro

if you want to go hiking this weekend, muir woods looks great. it will be the low 70s, reaching low 70s on friday. by saturday, we're at 69. cooler on sunday. if you are going to yosemite or spots nearby, a chance of rain sunday. other than that, we have a great weekend ahead with highs reaching the lower 60s. santa cruz will be nice. a mix of sun and clouds. reaching the warpest temperatures on friday. slightly cooler as we go into the rest of the weekend. by sunday, we're up to 63. if you're going to l.a. this weekend, expect it to be in the upper 60s there all weekend long. now it's wednesday. you're probably making some plans. let me know where you're headed. i'm@karihall on facebook, twitter, and instagram. i will give you a personalized forecast for the place you're heading to. we will talk about today and the hot temperatures on the way coming up in three minutes. >> thanks, kari. >> next and all new for you at this hour, not happy. the backlash one silicon valley education company is facing from parents in the midwest. >>> plus, you can't

friday, muir woods. it's going to be upper 60s for the high. but then a little bit cooler on saturday. even though we get more sunshine. by sunday, there will be a chance of rain. but probably not enough to really keep you inside. we'll also be tracking the system that could bring in showers to yosemite by the end of the weekend. get out and enjoy saturday. it's going to be perfect, reaching 63 degrees. we'll get a look at today's temperature trend and that forecast. it's coming up in about three minutes. >>> thanks so much, kari. >> right now we have breaking news in venezuela where there is disrupt there. of course we are continue to go follow that story coming up in just a bit here on "today in the bay". >>> later, privacy worries. the message from the tsa about technology designed to keep us safe at airports. the question, are you also being kept secure? >>> but first, adding -- it's right here. a huge step to bring fresh food to the east bay city today. brand-new, our conversation with the people who live there about this big addition. >>>

if you want to go hiking in muir woods, it will be in the upper 60s on friday.urday, that's the best day to get out there. 62 degrees. we'll be watching out for that chance of rain on sunday there. and also in yosemite, scattered showers as temperatures cool off going from the low 60s. and russian river valley, 73. that's the warmest day. and we cool off a few more degrees on saturday. sunday, a couple of spotty showers. probably not enough to ruin your outdoor plans. we'll talk about what's going on today and our temperature trend coming up in three minutes. >> coming up next, poway synagogue shooting suspect appears in court. governor gavin newsom wants to protect soft targets like places of worship. >>> plus, should the united states charge refugees admission as part of an asylum process. >>> and the moment that brought dwayne the rock johnson to tears on the set of jumanji. they were good tears. you buckle up, start the car, put it in gear and take off. next thing you know, the phone is in your hand! stop! we should be holding the wheel, not holding the phon