east bay state senator nancy skinner introduced the legislation, and representative skinner joins us now, thanks for being with us. good morning to you expect to be most impacted by this bill. safeguarding our health practitioners in california so that they al health care. and this covers not only the pills, mithi and miso but also gender affirming care medication regimes. um so these are both things that other states are criminalizing. and this is health care that has been approved that has been tested that is safe and i'm trying to protect those doctors from doing their jobs. how does this square with the fact that attorneys general in 20 states. have tried to block the distribution of the abortion pill. we have some very aggressive i would call zealots who, you know if we think about what the supreme court did. the supreme court did not criminalize abortion, the supreme court said. leave this two states, but the states are aggressively going after health care and our bodily autonomy in a way that really is, i think most americans across the country feels quite inappropriate. and y

access to reproductive health care state senator and chair of the legislative women's caucus, nancy skinner, state leaders and advocates say that they want california to remain a safe haven for abortion, improved access to contraception and pregnancy care. the bill package includes legislation that protects medical records and information. this all comes in response to the u.s. supreme court's decision last year to overturn roe versus wade. >> developing news tonight, we're learning new information in the disappearance of 3 american women in mexico, 2 sisters and their friend drove from texas to mexico to sell clothes at a flea market. that happened almost 3 weeks ago. and then they just suddenly vanishes. and the husband of one of those women lost contact and then call police. the fbi is now involved with the investigation. this and other incidents parking travel warnings to parts of mexico during. >> spring break. our reporter kohr jorge rather ventura spoke with the police in texas and has the latest. >> missing in mexico, it's been nearly 3 weeks since monday to press rios marina pres r

nancy skinner recently introduced a bill that would find companies up to $250,000 if they use algorithms that lead to children buying fentanyl. it also aims to crackdown on ghost gun sales or any content that could lead to children harming themselves. >> a similar state magis measure failed last year. >>> interstate 80, look at this, it's back open but, conditions are still not ideal for driving up and down the mountain. you can see there is still so much snow. the mountains got more snow over the weekend with piles of snow along the roads. entire homes are covered with only the very tops visible. even if people can get out of their homes, they may not get too far because of unplowed roads. powell states tahoe is back open today. the total amount of snow just this season is that 48 feet. in amador county snow days are piling up. one teacher said school has been closed since last wednesday. local responders are using 4 x 4's to do wellness checks in those areas to make sure people are okay. >>> look at this beautiful picture, with it a warm storm coming to northern california prompting co

. >> state senator and chair of the legislative women's caucus, nancy skinner, state leaders and advocates all said that they want california to remain a safe haven for abortion, improved access to contraception and pregnancy care. the package also includes legislation that protects medical records and information. this all comes in response to the u.s. supreme court's decision last year to overturn roe v wade. >> ladies and gentlemen, it is 2000. 23 and we are still seeing that we're protecting women's rights. let that sit for a second. i have 2 daughters. i don't want to be seeing that anymore because that shouldn't be a thing that we have to continue to protect women's rights. >> today's announcement also comes days after governor newsom said that california will not renew its multi-million dollar contract with walgreens. that was after the pharmacy chain announced nhat it would not dispense abortion medication and the number of states where abortion is not legal. >> it is that time of year again, it's almost spring and in the bay area. that means it's coyote pupping season. as a result

. >> reporter: it is for that reason, state senator nancy skinner and state assemblymanner introduced a bill justice for survivors act. >> what we are seeing is t does not matter what age you are when you decide to confront your abuse as a child. you have the right to get to have that, to have your day in court around that. >> the bill would eliminate the statute of limitations on child sex abuse cases. allowing survivors of all ages to sue. including mike. >> statue of limitation should be just waived. i don't think statue of limitations would be appropriate in this case. because, it is such deep, human damage. people have been really hurt. >> mike told me even if the bill does pass he is not sure if he would actually sue but he says he wants to have that power to decide for himself. >> i think that all of the people that were abused by those folks should have a right to sue them. yes. >> while he waits for that right, mike told me that he plans to continue to go to his support group. he says he is happy to finally be on a journey towards healing. it is just the beginning. >>> a big

the assembly send that legislation to his desk monday afternoon state senator nancy skinner of berkeleyauthor of that bill. she says if passed, it's going to protect californians from the skyrocketing prices. >> when prices go higher, $2.60 higher in california than anywhere else. what's the reason? and if it's because there's any manipulation versus just natural supply issues, then we have the right to hold those oil companies accountable. >> part of the bill, the senate will create an independent oil watchdog vision with subpoena power and allow the california energy commission to decide whether or not to impose financial penalties on oil companies, the into the price gouging or making excessive profit. the governor expected to sign that bill sometime this week. for your healthy contra costa county health department still requires workers skilled nursing facilities to wear mask. even though the state is lifting that mask requirement next week, county health order will take effect on april. 3rd at about 30 skilled facilities also called nursing homes. this is not apply for the patients

in the meantime, california state senator nancy skinner introduced a bill that could find social media companies over the fentanyl epidemic. fines could reach up to $250,000 if they use algorithms that could lead to children buying the drugs. the bill also aims to crack down on ghost gun sales or any conduct considered harmful to children. a similar state measure failed in the legislature last year. >>> a live look from the state capital, where governor newsom will not deliver a state of the state address this year. instead, he is planning a statewide tour later this month. newsom's office said it will allow the governor to highlight his policy goals in a less formal setting. >> a small group of protesters gathered outside of peter the conference come in demanding governor newsom take action against pg&e. reclaim our power is a coalition of environmental justice advocacy they want pg&e to be held responsible for a number of deadly wildfires in the past several years. the activists said they want the state to ditch private utility companies altogether. >> these are the same regulators w

california lawmakers are calling on the state to remain a safe haven for abortion and a state senator nancy skinner of berkeley, let the california women's caucus to announce 17 bills, the aim to expand access to reproductive health care in the state. the legislative package comes in response to the u.s. supreme court's decision last year to overturn roe v wade east bay assembly member mia bonta also spoke at that event that introduced bill 7.93. it would provide privacy protections. digital data related to patients to access abortion services in california right now, law enforcement can get that info without a warrant. >> they can compel companies in california to search records and revealed the identities of all people who are looking at a particular keyword search like medical abortion or health care or ivf or anything related, quite frankly, to our reproductive care and where we drive down the street in front of the prenatal clinic in front of a rally, perhaps talking about reproductive justice. >> an announcement also comes days after governor newsom said california will not renew. it's a mult

senator nancy skinner says that's the goal of the bill, a bill she author when prices go higher. >> $2.60 higher in california than anywhere else. >> what's the reason? and if it's because there's any manipulation versus just natural supply issues, then we have the right to hold those oil companies >> but during the assembly debate, republicans argued the bill was rushed and ultimately will lead to higher prices. this is a job killing. >> gas tax. a t a x. >> there is no evidence that this idea works. we need to ensure that all these people who voted for this policy today are held accountable for the lack of transparency. >> and for the detrimental impact is going to have to all consumers in california. when are prices go up yet again? and the governor is expected to sign the bill sometime this week reporting at the state capitol. wallace kron. 4 news. >> coming up, police in san jose are saying lives were saved after officers shot and killed a man who was holding a family hostage with a machete. we'll have the latest on the investigation. plus, a part of twitter's of source code leaked o

just about everyone was upset then, including east bay state senator nancy skinner, nancy thank you sog here. you joined the governor and publicly decrying those soaring prices accusing big oil companies are price gouging consumers. so how will your bill just signed yesterday by the governor hold oil companies accountable. thank you, heather. great to join you. um as you pointed out, yes, californians were paying outrageously high gas prices last year. in some places, it went up to $8 a gallon and when we were being fleeced at the pump big oil as you pointed out, pocketed record profits. those gas prices strained family budgets by at least an extra 600 a month. 600 a month that most of us just don't have and what my bill does, which was initiated by governor newsom. is it going to protect californians ? it's gonna get information data from the wild companies that will be analyzed by experts to determine whether it's the prices are a little higher. is it normal market fluctuations? is it supply issues? but if it's not, then we'd be able to enact a penalty, but we don't have to and if th

a bill authored by nancy skinner seeks to cap profits and hold oil companies accountable for price gouging. she gave some startling numbers, as she opened today's hearing. >> if you or i need 98 year for 2000 years, we still wouldn't make as much as the oil companies did last year. kristen: some amendments have been added to skinner's bill. it still has a way to go before it reaches the governor's desk. larry: next at 4:30 p.m., much more on the windstorm throughout the bay area. kristen: in san francisco, fallen glass was a big concern, but things are now safe and stable. larry: and the way of the future for writing code. could ai be coming for your job? the company now jumping alex! mateo, hey how's business? great. you know that loan has really worked wonders. that's what u.s. bank is for. and you're growing in california? -yup, socal, norcal... -monterey? -all day. -a branch in ventura? that's for sure-ah. atms in fresno? fres-yes. encinitas? yes, indeed-us. anaheim? big time. more guacamole? i'm on a roll-ay. how about you? i'm just visiting. u.s. bank. ranked #1 in customer satisfact

he hopes to take the seat currently held by nancy skinner, who will be termed out next year called says that skinner has long been an advocate for the environment and that he, too. >> can be a longtime leader on environmental issues. as an oakland council member called says that he has written legislation that requires all new buildings be electric and he led the effort to ban the handling and storage of coal in oakland. >> former san francisco supervisor thomas shea has died at the age of 91. she served as a city supervisor from 1986 to 1997. he was san francisco's first chinese american elected in citywide elections. his family says she died peacefully yesterday at ucsf hospital. show you a live look at the bay bridge tonight from our camera along the embarcadero in might notice or something different. the bridge is no longer twinkling with those lights on the cables ii led lights on the bay bridge were turned off last night after 10 years that they first lit up there, the nonprofit in charge of the installation says the lights need repairs. but the cost for the upgrades are expected

. >> reporter: it is for that reason state senator nancy skinner and state assembly member don attis introduced the justice for survivors act. >> what we are seeing is it doesn't matter what age you are when you decide to confront your abuse as a child, you have the right to have that, to have your day in court around that. >> reporter: the bill would eliminate statute of limitations on child sex abusive i will cases allowing survivors of all ages to sue, including mike. >> statute of limitations should be just waved. i don't think statute of limitations would be appropriate in this case because it's such deep human damage. people have been really hurt. >> reporter: mike told me even if the bill does pass, he is not sure if he would actually sue but he says he wants to have that power to decide for himself. >> i think all the people that were abused by those folks should have the right to sue them, yes. >> reporter: while he waits for the right mike plans to continue going to the support group. he is happy to be on the journey towards healing but it is just the beginning. >>> this me

. >>> california state senator nancy skinner introduced a bill that can fine social media companies over fentanyl epidemic. fines reach up to $250,000 if they use algorithms that can lead to children buying the drug. the bill aims to crackdown on ghost gun sales or content considered harmful to children. a similar state measure failed in legislature last year. >>> faa is launching review overseeries of scary incidents on planes. the latest, a passenger on united airlines flight from los angeles to boston. the man tried to stab a flight attendant with handle of a broken spoon. he also tried to open exit door mid flight. thankfully passengers got involved and held the man until police arrived. >> he is just laying there with six able bodies on top of him. >> there are a number of events that have raised attention. >> other incidents include birds hitting a southwest flight causing engine to catch fire and fill the cabin with smoke. a rare passenger death due to severe turbulence over new england. >>> it's time for a check on our weather. >> start drawing your attention to friday. it will b

. >> to reproductive healthcare, state senator and chair of the legislative women's caucus, nancy skinner, along with state leaders and advocates say they want california remain a safe haven for abortion, as well as improved access to contraception and pregnancy care. the bill package includes legislation that protects medical records and information. this all comes in response to the u.s. supreme court's decision last year to overturn roe v wade. >> ladies and gentlemen, it is 2000. 23 and we are still seeing that we're protecting women's rights. let that sit for a second. i have 2 daughters. i don't want to be seeing that anymore because that shouldn't be a thing that we have to continue to protect women's rights. >> today's announcement also comes days after governor gavin newsom said the state will not renew its multimillion dollar contract with walgreens. after that company announced it would not dispense medication medication, abortion in multiple states where abortion is legal. >> all right. whether time now we are getting a live look at san francisco bird's-eye view. they're alway

the assembly said the legislation to his desk this afternoon state senator nancy skinner of berkeley authored the bill. she says if passed, it will help protect californians from skyrocketing prices. >> when prices go higher, $2.60 higher in california than anywhere else. what's the reason? and if it's because there's any manipulation versus just natural supply issues, then we have the right to hold those oil companies accountable. >> per the bill the state would create an independent oil watchdog division with subpoena power and it would allow the california energy commission to determine whether to impose financial penalties on oil companies deemed to be price gouging, or earning excessive profit margins. the governor is expected to sign the bill sometime this week. and take a look at this and say one of the craziest crashes we've seen caught on camera. this is in l a look at the pickup truck there on the right loses a tire and boom. the driver of a black kia soul was just traveling down. one 18 freeway last week when the and then look the track that tire comes back and hits the ki

it was put togetier by democratic senator nancy skinner of berkeley.nd it's being backed by attorney general rob bonta. so this new law provides an independent watchdog division that will root out price gouging by oil companies and give the state more information than they've ever seen before. and if one of these companies is found price gouging, well, they could face a financial penalty, which will be decided by the commission and an investigation. the new information that the estate is going to be receiving a that includes data from last year when the governor's office says it appeared oil companies suppressed supply to drive up prices. that's when prices were around 6.50, a gallon. now they brought in record profit last year. some republicans are opposing this saying, you know that in the long run, it could make prices higher. but this week the bill cleared the state assembly with only one democrat voting against it. governor gavin newsom and attorney general rob bonta both say, you know, that they don't have our backs. here is people. so, you know,

the assembly send the legislation to the governor's desk yesterday afternoon state senator nancy skinnerberkeley authored the bill. she says if it passes, it will protect californians from skyrocketing prices. >> when prices go higher, $2.60 higher in california than anywhere else. what's the reason? and if it's because there's any manipulation versus just natural supply issues, then we have the right to hold those oil companies accountable. >> this bill would create an independent oil watchdog division with the power to subpoena and allow the california energy commission to decide whether to impose financial penalties on oil companies deemed to be price gouging or making excessive profits. the governor is expected to sign the bill sometime this week. >> alright, turning to another big story this morning. the deadly shooting at a nashville, tennessee private christian school is reigniting now the all too familiar debate in washington. >> president biden and other lawmakers once again calling on congress to change our gun laws. our dc correspondent raquel martin is live with the latest. r

access to reproductive health care state senator and chair of the legislative women's caucus, nancy skinner, states leaders and advocates all say that they want california to remain a safe haven for abortion, improved access to contraception and pregnancy care. the bill package includes legislation that protects medical records and information as well. this all comes in response to the u.s. supreme court's decision to overturn roe bases way last year. >> ladies and gentlemen, it is 2000. 23 and we are still seeing that we're protecting women's rights. let that sit for a second. i have 2 daughters. i don't want to be seeing that anymore because that shouldn't be a thing that we have to continue to protect women's rights. >> today's announcement also comes days after governor newsom said that california will not renew its multi-million dollar contract with walgreens. that's after the pharmacy chain announced that it would not dispense abortion medication in states where abortion is not legal. take a look now at our kron 4 radar. you can see all of that green offshore. that's the precipitation

california lawmakers are calling on the state to remain a safe haven for abortion today say senator nancy skinnerf berkeley led the california women's caucus to announce 17 bills that aim to expand access to reproductive health care in california. the legislative package comes in response to decision last year to overturn roe versus wade east bay assembly member. mia bonta also spoke at the event today. she introduced ab 7, 9, 3, it would provide privacy protections for digital data related to patients to access abortion services in california right now, law enforcement can get that information without a warrant. >> they can compel companies in california to search records and reveal the identities of all people who are looking at a particular keyword search like medical abortion or health care or ivf or any related, quite frankly, to our reproductive care and where we drive down the street in front of the prenatal clinic in front of a rally, perhaps talking about reproductive justice. >> today's announcement comes days after governor newsom said that california will not renew its multi-million d

he hopes to take the seat currently held by nancy skinner who will be terming out next year. cobb says skinner has long been an advocate for the environment and he, too, can be a longtime leader on environmental issues as a council member cobb has ban the handling and storage of coal in oakland. >> also running for state congress, former boy meets a world star ben savage, savage. is running for a seat in district 30, which includes parts of southern california on his instagram. savage says he is a proud california in union member and longtime resident of the district. the seat is currently held by adam schiff, who many people say that he said, well, he's already announced he's going to be going for senator dianne feinstein's seat. >> developing news we're following tonight. facebook parent company meta is planning on cutting thousands of jobs as soon as this week. that's according to a new report from bloomberg news. the fresh round of layoffs comes just a few months after the company laid off more than 11,000 employees. kron 4 has reached out to meta. a spokesperson declined

he's hoping to take the seat currently held by nancy skinner, who is going to turn out next year. cole says skaters long time been an advocate for the environment. he, too, can be a longtime leader on environmental issues. as a council member called is written legislation that requires all new buildings be electric and he led the effort to ban the handling and storage of coal in oakland. it's 9.37, and still ahead on the kron 4 morning news get ready for surgery. we're going to tell you what it means. if all goes well for the forty-niners. >> a little bit of cloud cover, but skies are brightening up gradually more and more watch for few isolated sprinkles this morning. >> a really dry afternoon ahead of us. good chance to get outside before weather takes a turn for the weather all >> 9.40, right now. with the diners who want to talk about quarterback brock purdy and what his prospects are now that he's going to get that elbow operated on friday. yeah, that's the big news. we now have a date for the surgery. the doctor has given it the green light. he was originally scheduled to ha

the assembly sent the legislation to the governor's desk yesterday afternoon state senator nancy skinner of berkeley authored the bill and she says that it will protect californians from skyrocketing prices at the pump. >> when prices go higher, $2.60 higher in california than anywhere else. what's the reason? and if it's because there's any manipulation versus just natural supply issues, then we have the right to hold those oil companies >> under this, the state creates an independent oil watchdog division with subpoena power and it allows the california energy commission to decide whether to impose financial penalties on oil companies deemed to be price gouging or making excessive profits. and the governor is expected to sign the bill sometime this week. >> all right. it's 7.20, an update from twitter. it's trying to identify the person who leaked a part of its source code online. now source code is the underlying software that helps run the platform. it can be used if in the wrong hands to sabotage the side door to hack into user accounts, that code was posted to the file showing a fi

itdwas put together by democratic senator nancy skinner of berkeley. it's being backed by attorney general rob bonta. this new law really provides an independent watchdog division that will root out the price gouging by oil companies and give the state more information than they've really ever seen before. and if one of them is found price gouging law, at that point, they will face a financial penalty which will be decided by the commission and an investigation. this new information will include data from last year. and that's when the governor's office says if your oil companies here in california suppress supply to drive up prices and brought in record profits. now, republicans have had opposing view saying arguing that, you know, the proposal could lead to higher prices. but this week, the bill cleared the state assembly with only one democrat voting against it. governor gavin newsom said in a statement, quote, they don't have your back. so i want to thank each member of the legislator for having the backs of 40 million americans who live in the gre

. >> he says he hopes to take the seat currently occupied by nancy skinner, who will be termed out nextsays skinner has long been an advocate for the environment and that he, too, is a longtime leader on environmental issues. as a council member called is written legislation that requires all new buildings be electric and he led the effort to ban the handling and storage of coal in oakland. >> former san francisco supervisor thomas shea has died at the age of 91 chase served as a city supervisor from 1986. in 1997. he was san francisco's first chinese american elected in citywide elections. his family says he that peacefully yesterday at ucsf hospital, california is ending its masking requirements associated with the covid-19 pandemic starting april 3rd masks will no longer be required in indoor, high-risk and health care settings. >> that includes health care, long-term care and correctional facilities. masks will also no longer be required inside homeless centers, emergency centers and warming or cooling locations despite the change wearing a mask in high-risk indoor settings will sti

it was put together by democratic senator nancy skinner of berkeley and backed by attorneys general ronthis new law provides an independent watchdog division that will root out price gouging by oil companies and give the state more information than they've ever really seen before. and if one is found with price gouging, will they can face a penalty which will be decided by the commission and an investigation. this new information that they'll be collecting will include data from last year. and that's when governor gavin newsom's office said that it appeared oil companies were suppressed. our company suppressed supply to drive up prices and brought in record profits. now, republicans with opposing views have long argued that the proposal could lead to higher prices. but this week, the bill cleared the state assembly with only one democrat voting against it. governor gavin newsom and attorney general rob bonta had this to say about the legislation yesterday. >> they don't have your back. so i want to thank each and every member of the legislature for having the backs. 40 million americans

of this is the measure was proposed by governor newsom and authored by berkeley state senator nancy skinner. it creates a dedicated independent watchdog within the california energy commission. c e c. it would root out price gouging by oil companies that ceo watchdog would have subpoena power to compel production of data and records that could reveal patterns of possible misconduct. it would also authorized price gouging penalties to hold the industry accountable. city leaders are discussing the future of san francisco's japantown, a task force presented a report to city supervisors detailing a three year strategy to keep the cultural district alive and thriving. leaders of the task force say they want to preserve and develop one of only three remaining officially designated japan towns in the us this is over four years of intense work . there was a near final draft in 2019. but then the pandemic happened. it's been reformatted five times. it represents a huge community effort to determine our own future. goals include protecting local businesses providing tenant protections working with ja

turned out, state senator nancy skinner, 38 year old started his political career on berkeley city boardsrly 20 years ago, he was sworn in as berkeley mayor in 2016, becoming the first latino elected to be mayor in one of the youngest mayors here in the bay area. eric queen announced his senate candidacy last month. mayor says he is proud to live in the east bay, one of the most progressive regions in america. very excited to kick off my campaign for the california state senate. it's been an honor service mayor berkeley's past six years, making progress and some of those critical challenges facing this region. housing homelessness, public safety infrastructure, combating climate change, and i'm ready to bring my experience and my values to help represent this district in sacramento. oakland city council member dan kalb also confirmed the ktvu that he, too, will run for the senate seat in a district that stretches from alameda to crockett. he said that he wants to continue skinner's focus on the environment, among other issues. the former warden at the federal women's prison in dublin is h

this law was put together by democratic senator nancy skinner of berkeley and is backed by attorney general rob bonta, who had this to say to big oil. >> is very clear. play by the rules or pay the price republicans oppose of you and have long argued that the proposal could lead to higher prices. >> but the bill cleared the state assembly this week with only one democrat voting against it. and it's set to be in force this summer, which could change prices at the pump. well, at least mister walker hope so. i definitely think we'll see a change because when you start counting the be the keeping a track, the numbers, you know. >> then the truth comes out. according to officials, they say that this division will really be made up of people who have gas industry experience from sales to attack and so forth. >> any time they see anything that doesn't add up, all that information will be passed over to the attorney general at which point they could be prosecuted, especially if price gouging is an issue. that is the very latest here. we'll send it back to the studio. >> although the demand for gas

this law was put together by democratic senator nancy skinner of berkeley and is backed by attorney general rob bonta, who had this to say to big oil. >> is very clear. play by the rules or pay the price republicans oppose the view and have long argued that the proposal could lead to higher prices. but the bill cleared the state assembly this week with only one democrat voting against it. and it's set to be in force this summer, which could change prices at the pump. well, at least mister walker hope so. i definitely think we'll see a change because when you start counting the be the keeping a track, the numbers, you know. >> then the truth comes out. according to officials, they say that this division will really be made up of people who have gas industry experience from sales to attack and so forth. >> any time they see anything that doesn't add up, all that information will be passed over to the attorney general at which point they could be prosecuted, especially if price gouging is an issue. that is the very latest here. i will send it back to the studio. >> michael, thank you. coming u

dan kalb says that he is running for state senate, hoping to take the seat currently taken by nancy skinnergoing to turn hat skinner has long been an advocate for the environment and he too, can be a longtime leader on environmental issues. as a council member called as written legislation that requires all new buildings to be electric. and he led the effort to ban the handling and storage of coal in oakland. >> proposed ordinance would set restrictions on boats used for homes and anchored in the oakland estuary. the city of oakland has received numerous complaints about vessels and their impact on the estuary. some saying these boats are these boats are releasing raw sewage and pose a risk to marina residents who legally anchor at doc's if they break free during a storm, it could also lead to a costly enforcement against the city of oakland by the bay conservation and development commission. the ordinance would focus on vessels that are deemed unseaworthy and or are used as primary homes. the proposed new since vessel ordinance would provide the needed authority now and would avoid enforce

. >> for state senate, he's hoping to take the seat that's currently occupied by nancy skinner. she's going to out next year. cole says that skinner's been a longtime advocate for the environment. he too, can be a longtime leader on environmental issues. as a council member columns written legislation requiring all the buildings to be electric and he led the effort to ban the handling and storage of coal in oakland. >> happening today, the oakland city council will consider a proposal to clamp down on people illegally living in their boats in the estuary. the city has received numerous complaints about these vessels releasing raw sewage into the water. some of these boats are also abandoned or derelict and can break free during storms slamming into other boats, the bay conservation and development commission is threatening to find the city up to $6,000 a day. if it doesn't do something about the problem. so the proposal the city is evaluating is called the nuisance vessel ordinance if passed, would allow boats to anchor or more in the astoria for no more than 12 hours at a time.

it was put together by democratic senator nancy skinner of berkeley.ed by attorney general rob bonta. this new law ultimately provides an independent watchdog division that will root out price gouging by oil companies based in california and gives the state more information than they've ever seen from companies before. and if one of these companies is found price gouging, well, they will face a penalty which will be decided by the commission and an investigation. this new information will include data of times and also include data from last year when the governor's office says it appeared oil companies suppressed supply to drive up prices and brought in record profits. now, republicans with opposing views have long argued that the proposal could lead to higher prices. but this week, the bill cleared the state assembly with only one democrat voting against it. governor newsom and attorney general rob bonta had this to say regarding the legislation. >> they don't have your back. so i want to thank each and every member of the legislature for having the

the measure, authored by berkeley senator nancy skinner, includes a dedicated year round independentdog to root out price gouging by oil companies. with this step, the bill can now move through the legislative process of committee hearings and votes, governor newsom says together with the legislature, the state is going to quote hold big oil accountable for ripping off californians at the pump. here we go again. this time. it's the first storm of our spring season. let's head on outdoors right now, where we do have increasing cloud cover over the south bay over san jose, where today's high temperature was 61 degrees and notice the cloud cover banking anywhere from about oh, let's say 3500 ft all the way up to about 15,000 ft. it will become mostly cloudy in the overnight hours. temperatures today banked from 55 degrees. along the coast to 63 degrees in san rafael recurrently the air temperature there is 50 to 55 now and walnut creek as well as throughout the tri valid. the winds are increasing right now, 15 and fairfield it has been a pretty breezy day 15 mile per hour winds through

east bay state senator nancy skinner has introduced this legislation it would prevent california from extraditing doctors who faced charges and other states for providing abortion medication. it would also keep them from paying fines. skinner's office said. other states have proposed or passed similar bills. it comes in the wake of the attorney general of 20 states, warning pharmacy companies, they could face legal consequences if they distribute the pills in their state. states. a court ruling earlier this week has revived a legal challenge over a california law and state appeals court upheld proposition 22, which classifies gig workers for uber lyft, doordash and other delivery services as independent contractors, not employees because of that ruling, reuters reports, a federal court found that uber can sue over the law. it went into effect in january of 2020, and it requires companies to reclassify many contract workers as employees giving the minimum wage. and benefits and sparked prop 22. uber claims the law is unconstitutional. the catholic diocese of oakland warns it may go ban

on the nine, protecting doctors from prosecution is speaking live with east bay state senator nancy skinner about her new bill aimed at preventing the state from extraditing doctors over charges related to abortion medication. stay with us. ♪ ♪ before the xfinity 10g network we didn't have internet that let us play all at once. every device? in every room? why are you up here? with speeds like this, i can't even dream of what he'll be able to do. get xfinity internet for just $25 a month with no annual contract during our limited time launch celebration. you have no idea how good you've got it. huh? what a time to be alive. introducing the next- generation 10g network. only from xfinity. oooohhh, it is cold outside time to protect your vehichle from winters wrath of course the hot sun can be tough on vehicles too you need weathertech all year round! come on, protect your investment laser measured floorliners and cargoliner will shield the carpeting from sand and snow for your interior, there's seat protector and sunshade plus, mudflaps and bumpstep for the exterior order american made produ

mayor jesse arrogant, is formally kicking off his campaign to replace turned out state senator nancy skinneris political career on berkeley city boards almost 20. years ago , he was sworn in as the mayor of berkeley in 2016, becoming the first latino elected to be mayor and one of the youngest mayors in the bay area regain announces candidacy for the state senate last month. he says he's proud to live in. these bay , one of the most progressive regions in america. very excited to kick off my campaign for the california state senate. it's been an honor service mayor berkeley's past six years, making progress and some of those critical challenges facing this region. housing homelessness. public safety infrastructure, combating climate change, and i'm ready to bring my experience and my values to help represent this district in sacramento. oakland city council member dan cowbell also confirmed to ktvu. he will run for the senate seat in a district that stretches from alameda to crockett says he wants to continue skinner's focus on the environment as well as other issue. well the end to a hostag