ruth newman was just four years old when the giant quake hit san francisco and much of the surrounding area, with a magnitude estimated at anywhere between 7.7 to 8.3. this film shot just days before the april 18th quake shows a prosperous and bustling city comparable to anything back east. the quake flattened building and touched off fires that burned for three days. 500 city blocks were destroyed. as many as 3,000 people were killed and some 200,000 were left homeless. as for ruth newman and her family the quake rocked their ranch north of city but left their home undamaged. ruth went on to enjoy a long and healthy life. dying at the remarkable age of 113. her passing leaves just one other earthquake survivor, bill del monte, three months old then. 109 now. coming up, casual day. every day. all of our legendary racing heritage. all of our pioneering four wheel drive experience. come together in one amazing new vehicle. this is the all-new gle coupe. a mercedes-benz suv with the heart and soul of a race car. jane what does dressing for success mean in today's changing workplace? not w

her family says ruth newman passed away in late july. was 113 years old. >> woodruff: still to come on the newshour: migrants from syria and other nations in turmoil push for passage deeper into europe, ukraine struggles to stem violence and the turmoil in the east, and much more. >> ifill: there is even more tragedy to report tonight as desperate migrants and refugees attempt to make their way to and through europe. at least 11 people drowned near the greek island of kos when two boats sank, including this small boy, captured in a photograph that immediately went viral. they are all thought to be syrian refugees. meanwhile in hungary, the government has halted rail travel for refugees and migrants, creating a desperate and angry situation in the capital, budapest. james mates of independent television news is there and filed this report. >> reporter: the mood is darkening outside budapest's main station. almost 36 hours now since the exit route north to austria and then germany was closed, and there is growing impatience among the thous

ruth newman was five years old when it struck. today, we learned she died at the age of 113.eaves only one known survivor still alive. he lived in marin county and is 109. he was just three months old in 1906 when the 7.8 quake and fire destroyed most of san francisco. >>> caltrans will put it's new smart technology to the test on interstate 80 tomorrow. signs have gone up and are designed to give you realtime information on the conditions you'll face including recommended driving speeds, and how much congestion is ahead. the signs in this video are between gillman and university and berkeley. tomorrow's test will be conducted between 10:30 and 11:00 a.m. so check it out. a reminder for labor day weekend. bart will be making repairs so there will be no trains from 12:01 saturday morning until late monday night. bart will provide bus service between 19th street and transbay terminal in san francisco. but you can expect it to be a very long ride. >>> an east bay chicken is awaiting adoption after an eventful day. this getto was -- photo was taken. the patrol caught the chicken

ruth newman was five years old when it struck. today, we learned she died at the age of 113. death leaves only one known survivor still alive. he lived in marin county and is 109. he was just three months old in 1906 when the 7.8 quake and fire destroyed most of san francisco. >>> caltrans will put it's new smart technology to the test on interstate 80 tomorrow. signs have gone up and are designed to give you realtime information on the conditions you'll face including recommended driving speeds, and how much congestion is ahead. the signs in this video are between gillman and university and berkeley. tomorrow's test will be conducted between 10:30 and 11:00 a.m. so check it out. a reminder for labor day weekend. bart will be making repairs so there will be no trains from 12:01 saturday morning until late monday night. bart will provide bus service between 19th street and transbay terminal in san francisco. but you can expect it to be a very long ride. >>> an east bay chicken is awaiting adoption after an eventful day. this getto was -- photo was taken. the patrol caught the

family members tell us that a 113-year-old ruth newman died at the end of july.ears old when that quake struck. she would tell relatives about running from her tome during that shaking. quake experts say the only known living survivor now is a man who was 3 months old at the time of the quake. he is now living at a retirement home in marin county. >> a tough new ban on wood-burning fireplaces come next month. air quality leaders are looking to help make a switch. the bay area quality management district could improve a $3 million incentive fun to help people replace wood-burning fireplaces and heaters. next month, the group will tighten laws for homeowners and landlor landlords, banning wood burning fireplaces in new homes and rentals and requiring them to be replaced during fireplace remodels as well. >> well, we will be right back. are you happy with your bathroom? i wasn't. but for years, i didn't do anything about it. like many people, i thought i didn't have the money. until i learned about the brilliant solution from bath fitter. bath fitter puts a new bath

family members say 113-year-old ruth newman died at the end of july, she was 5 when the quake struck.ell relatives about remembering running from her home during the shaking. the only known living survivor is a man who was 3 months old at time of the quake. he lives in a retirement home in marin county. >>> we know how a woman was able to survive nine days by herself lost in the sierra. in a letter written from her hospital bed, she says she was trying to make it back to her group at base camp before dark one night when she fell off of a cliff, breaking her leg. she then spent the next two days crawling to a stream for drinking water. she says she did not eat the entire time. on the eighth day she could see the search helicopters and hear rescuers calling her name but couldn't area hear her yell back. saturday she was recued. >>> kentucky county clerk says her faith is more important than the letter of the law and she's refusing to bridge on granting marriage licenses to same-sex couples. >> we are not issuing marriage licenses. >> based on what? >> i ask you all -- >> why? >> because

ruth newman was 113 years old. she was just 5 when the quake struck.her father carrying her out of their healdsburg home as ground shook. it hit on april 18 killing more than 3,000 people. the shaking from the 7.8 quake lasted for about a minute. she was the second-to-last known survivor of the quake. 109-year-old william dell monthty was 3-month-old when the quake hit. >>> imagine not knowing how to take a bus or to drive, how to pay your bill, find a doctor, dial 911, don't speak english. sharon chin on how this week's jefferson award winner is helping people find their way. >> reporter: hundreds of refugees from burma or myanmar live in the east bay. some say they would be loves without the compassion of a woman named kwee say. ♪[ music ] >> reporter: dozens of immigrants from burma gather to teach their children their native language so they don't forget their culture as think build new lives in america. kwee say started the weekend classes at a church in oakland. ♪[ music ] >> reporter: these families are grateful to kwee not just for the classes

family members say 113-year-old ruth newman died at the end of july.ths old at the time of the quake now living in marrin county and apparently 110 years old. a look at weather and traffic after this break. >>> good morning. i'm meteorologist kari hall. still some clouds all across the bay area and temperatures are now in the low to mid-60s. expect a high of 74 degrees today in the east bay. the tri-valley topping out at 85 degrees. a lot of sunshine there. in san francisco 70 degrees. and cooler temperatures 83 in the north bay. and the south bay topping out at 79 degrees. let's get a look at that commute with mike. >>> well, behind me the san mateo bridge actually over the last three minutes we've seen it go from totally stopped to totally fine here. look at extensions they've also adjusted. whatever was going on at the high-rise has cleared. we have a slowing southbound toward willow for a stall north of the san mateo bridge. it's only the bay bridge that has any backup. and the south bay looking much more smoother after that crash in palo alto. eve