he was arrested closer here in the san luis obispo area. paul flores arrested down in southern california for the murder in 1996. memorial day weekend kristen smart was out with some friends. she went to a party. according to reports, she had drink a drink a little bit was a little intoxicated. paul flores was the last person to be seen whether he was a student at the time to agree to walk her home, said he watched her walk into a dorm and that was the last he saw her. well, investigators didn't believe that they've been investigating this case for years. today. the sheriff said that even though they have not found kristin smart's body. they did find physical evidence linking paul flores to the case. and they also say in recent years they began monitoring his phone calls and text messages. they got a search warrant to do t and when asked if a valuable information was provided from that. the sheriff said yes, there was a valuable information calling it pieces of a puzzle that fit to some of the other information they had. he said after they

chip yost now in san luis obispo with the latest. you know, obviously a big development kristen smart. her story has been told a lot over the years in 1996. >> here at cal poly, san luis obispo. she was a freshman. she was 19 years old when she just disappeared. the person who was last known to be seen with her. has been a suspect for years. but today he's now under arrest in the case of show you a picture of paul floor is being taken into custody. he was actually taken into custody in southern california. his father was also arrested as an accessory room floor is now 80 years old. he was arrested closer here in the san luis obispo area. paul flores arrested down in southern california for the murder in 1996 memorial day weekend kristen smart was out with some friends. she went to a party. according to reports, she had drink a drink a little bit was a little intoxicated. paul flores was the last person to be seen whether he was a student at the time to agree to walk her home, said he watched her walk into a dorm and that was the last

. >> coming up on kron 4 news today to break in the cold case of a missing cal poly, san luis obispo student. details on the disappearance of kristin smart. almost a quarter of a century later. >> also where the money and the newly signed fire season bill is going to be spent. >> and the skies. a little hazy outside right now. looks like we've got some changes on the way little >> after almost 25 years and arrests has now been made in the disappearance of cal poly, san luis obispo student kristin smart tonight. paul flores is being held on suspicion of murder. and his father has also been arrested as an accessory after the fact. >> a reporter chip yost is live in arroyo, grande and has the latest on this chip. >> yeah. good evening. we're actually outside the home of the father of the murder suspect in this case. we're here in arroyo grande. not only did they serve an arrest warrant here, but they also served a search warrant. take a look at this video here as investigators were on the scene here of ruben flores home. he is the father of paul flores. the individual arrested for the m

chip yost reporting for us live in san luis obispo county. thank you. chip. >> a santa cruz man who was facing life in prison for the murder of 8 year-old maddy middleton in 2015 is now going back to the juvenile court system or he could be released in just 4 years. today. now 21 year-old adrian gonzalez who was 15 at the time pleaded guilty to the kidnapping rape and murder of middleton in santa cruz. prosecutors and. >> advocacy groups for laws protective of children have been arguing that based on the seriousness of this crime. gonzales should be charged as an adult kron. 4 states hacking has the story. >> on tuesday. 21 year-old adrian gonzalez pleaded guilty to the 2015 murder of an 8 year-old madyson middleton. this comes right after his case was transferred back to the juvenile court system right now. though criminal justice wave. >> is just rushing towards criminal right. smart classes. the founder of klaas kids foundation which works to stop crimes against children in assist in search and rescue operations. >> class started the foundation in 19

. >> after nearly 25 years, a suspect has been arrested in the disappearance of cal poly, san luis obispont kristin smart. yeah. paul flores says now being held on suspicion of murder. his father also arrested as an accessory after the fact. chip yost is live in san luis obispo county tonight with more on the developments today. chip. >> yeah. good evening. we're here in a royal grande outside the home of the father of the murder suspect. let's show you some video of investigators here at the home searching at this afternoon. this after paul flores was arrested in the murder of kristin smart. his father a first. let's show you a picture of paul flores. let's show you a picture of paul getting arrested earlier today in san pedro, california. that's in southern california. paul was taken into custody there around the same time his father ruben flores, 80 years old, was taken into custody here in arroyo grande. you'll see him in the back of a police car. kristen smart disappeared about 25 years ago was memorial day weekend. 1996 she was a freshman 19 years old at cal poly. san luis obispo wh

y supuestamente el padre del presunto responsable, paul flores, ayudÓ a enterrar su cuerpo en san luis obispoiÓ misteriosamente. el principal sospechoso del caso lo tienen en pantalla, es paul flores, de 44 aÑos, quien despertÓ tras las rejas hoy, en la cÁrcel de san luis obispo, acusado de asesinarla. flores, quienes momento tenÍa 18 aÑos, fue la Última persona vista cerca de su dormitorio en la universidad politÉcnica estatal de california. cristo nunca llegÓ a su habitaciÓn, los amigos, la familia jamÁs volvieron a saber de ella, aunque nunca la encontrÓ como fue declarada muerta en el aÑo 2002. la policÍa tambiÉn arrestÓ al padre de paÚl, rubÉn flores, de 80 aÑos, pues justamente ayudarlo a encubrir la muerte la autoridad con ayuda de perrostambiÉn con radares revisaron su casa, y encontraron evidencia relacionada con la investigaciÓn, aunque hasta el momento no han especificado exactamente quÉ fue lo que encontraron esto se suma a que en el aÑo 2020 los investigadores revisaron la casa de paul flores y dieron con artÍculos de interÉs. en estos 24 aÑos ha habido 141 Órdenes de registro, d

towards the first step in bringing justice to the family of kristian smarts. >> the cal poly san luis obispo student the vanished in 1996, the san luis obispo district attorney announced wednesday the charges against the suspects involved paul flores, the man who was last seen with smart before she disappeared is facing a charge of first degree felony murder for or attempting to rape smart when he allegedly killed her special limitations on rape charge has passed while the da's unable to charge him with rape. the felonious act is still factored into the murder charge. his father ruben is charged with accessory to murder after the fact for allegedly helping his son hide the body dow says his office has physical evidence and witness statements sufficient to charge the 2 men. he also said they believe they know where smart was killed last place where. >> christmas eve was close to the norms in there. mister morris storms. we certainly believe mister ford has more room. the crime scene. >> and while there is some progress in smart's case, the district attorney believes that paul flores may have

step in bringing justice to the family of kristian smarts. >> the cal poly san is obispo student the vanished in 1996, the san luis obispo district attorney announced wednesday the charges against the suspects involved paul flores, the man who was last seen with smart before she disappeared is facing a charge of first degree felony murder for or attempting to rape smart when he allegedly killed her special limitations on rape charge has passed while the da's unable to charge him with rape. the felonious act is still factored into the murder charge. his father rubin is charged with accessory to murder after the fact for allegedly helping his son hide the body dow says his office has physical evidence and witness statements sufficient to charge the 2 men. he also said they believe they know where smart was killed last place where. >> eve close to the warm sun near mr, port's storms. we certainly believe mister ford's more room. the crime scene. >> and while there is some progress in smart's case, the district attorney believes that paul flores may have sexually assaulted more women since the early 2 thousands. >> we

. >> the cal poly san luis obispo student the vanished in 1996, the san luis obispo district attorney announced wednesday the charges against the suspects involved paul flores, the man who was last seen with smart before she disappeared is facing a charge of first degree felony murder for or attempting to rape smart when he allegedly killed her special limitations on rape charge has passed while the da's unable to charge him with rape. the felonious act is still factored into the murder charge. his father rubin is charged with accessory to murder after the fact for allegedly helping his son hide the body dow says his office has physical evidence and witness statements sufficient to charge the 2 men. he also said they believe they know where smart was killed last place where. >> christmas eve close to the warm near mr, port's storms. we certainly believe report is more room. the crime scene. >> and while there is some progress in smart's case, the district attorney believes that paul flores may have sexually assaulted more women since the early 2 thousands. >> we do have evidence in th

they're raman has been continued until monday. 44 year-old paul flores has been charged in san luis obispo county with first degree murder. he's being held without bail. flores is accused of killing kristen smart in his dorm room at cal poly san luis obispo 25 years ago, his father ruben is charged with being an accessory helping us an hide smarts body. he has been granted $250,000 bail. both of them were arrested tuesday following a major crack in this cold case. kristen smart body has not been found. new tonight at 6 lawmakers in sacramento are considering a bill that would allow people injured by police to get money for a crime victims fund. the measures being proposed by. >> state senator connie leyva, democrat from chino. the bill would also allow families of those killed by police to receive money for burial or other costs from a fund typically used for victims of traditional crime law enforcement agencies are opposed to the bill. they say it would take resources away from traditional crime victims and give the resources to perpetrators of crimes. >> right now to our 4 zone forecast

the first step in bringing justice to the family of kristian smarts. >> the cal poly san luis obispo ent the vanished in 1996, the san luis obispo district attorney announced wednesday the charges against the suspects involved paul flores, the man who was last seen with smart before she disappeared is facing a charge of first degree felony murder for or attempting to rape smart when he allegedly killed her special limitations on rape charge has passed while the da's unable to charge him with rape. the felonious act is still factored into the murder charge. his father ruben is charged with accessory to murder after the fact for allegedly helping his son hide the body dow says his office has physical evidence and witness statements sufficient to charge the 2 men. he also said they believe they know where smart was killed last place where. >> christmas eve close to the warm near mr, port's storms. we certainly believe mister ford's more room. the crime scene. >> and while there is some progress in smart's case, the district attorney believes that paul flores may have sexually assaulted m

it's my hope that we're able to take the first step toward justice for the smart family, san luis obispo county sheriff in parkinson confirmed. smart is no longer alive, but her body hasn't been found. we have not recovered christian. we will continue to focus on finding her remains regardless of any court action in may, 1996 paul floors had walked with smart after a party, but she never returned to her dorm. this trip would not detail the evidence that led to the arrest, but he did say investigators had kept close tabs on their main suspect, sheriff's detective security court order authorizing the interception and monitoring of paul flores is cell phone and text messages. this is one of many things that have been done over the last 10 years. the rest came after a flurry of activity by investigators last month when they searched ruben flores is property in arroyo grande. they brought cadaver dogs and ground penetrating radar. and for the first time in march, investigators called floor is the prime suspect floors had nothing to say to a fox reporter in february, when authorities searched

smart was a 19-year-old college freshman at cal poly san luis obispo when she vanished in 1996. never returning to her dorm after flores walked her home from a party. >> kristin never returned to her dorm room that night and has not been seen or heard from since that time. >> reporter: throughout the investigation, paul flores had remained a person of interest and became a suspect, then a prime suspect, but he's maintained his innocence. >> forensic physical evidence was located, and yes, we believe it's linked to kristin. >> reporter: authorities refusing to elaborate on what they found. >> we have not recovered kristin. we will continue to focus on finding her remains. >> reporter: overnight, kristin's family releasing a statement saying for over 24 years we have waited for this bittersweet day. it is impossible to put into words what this day means for our family. we pray it is the first step to bringing our daughter home. the community now coming together. >> i'm extremely relieved. i feel bad for kristin smart's family that have lived on the edge for 25 years. >> reporter:

ambos estÁn detenidos en la cÁrcel de san luis, obispo. >>> la noticia avanza siempre aunque llevemosmente las pruebas de adn de ella y de Él pueden unir esos elementos para enjuiciarlo a Él. reportera: llevarlos ante la justicia es el objetivo final. nada puede aliviar el dolor y el sufrimiento que la familia. el caso ahora serÁ entregado a la fiscalÍa del condado y los colores tendrÁn su primera audiencia el jueves. las autoridades aseguran que continuarÁn buscando los restos de la joven. patricia: en mÉxico las autoridades estÁn tratando de identificar a los responsables del secuestro de la familia que fue liberada sana y salva despuÉs de dos semanas. se conoce que los siete policÍas los detuvieron para entregarlos a sus verdaderos captores. alejandro madrigal tiene el testimonio de algunos miembros de la familia que hablaron sobre el miedo y la angustia. >> no sabÍamos quÉ estaba pasando anteriormente, pero el miedo ante todo y por los niÑos. llorar de desesperaciÓn, en ratos era ya resignaciÓn. a mÍ me llegÓ a pasar de decir " bueno, en el municipio de acatitla, policÍa los iban

smart's made their first court appearances today. 44 year-old paul flores has been charged in san luis obispo county with first-degree murder. he's accused of killing smart in his dorm room at cal poly san luis obispo. he is being held without bail. his father on the right is ruben. he's charged with eing an accessory by helping his son hide smarts body. he has been granted $250,000 bail. their arraignment has been continued until monday. both of them were arrested tuesday after a big crack in the cold case so far kristin smart's body has not been found. a new development in the murder trial against derek chauvin the former minneapolis police officer accused of killing george floyd. >> as expected, chauvin will not testify in his own defense and they confirm that this morning when he invoked his 5th amendment privilege against self-incrimination and his lawyers rested their case. chauvin is charged with third-degree murder, second-degree murder and manslaughter closing arguments are expected to begin on monday. the former brooklyn center. minnesota police officer charged in the fatal shooting

the san luis obispo county d.t's too early to consider a plea deal for father and son if they decide to reveal where smarts remains are located, the d also asked anyone who may have been sexually assaulted by paul flores to come forward henry lee ktvu, fox two news. police in san jose have opened a homicide investigation after a man was found dead in a home last night. police were called to do a welfare check in a home on dumont's circle off of story road west of capital expressway. they arrived and found the man dead. police say the man showed signs of suspicious trauma, but they didn't elaborate. the man's name has not been released. no suspects have been arrested or identified by police. anyone with information about the death is asked to call police. coming up on ktvu news at 6 30 governor gavin newsom makes a stop in a santa rosa elementary school to talk about school re openings and what he expects for the ball plus a proposed $10 million pilot program to make mew knee free in san francisco. how supporters s

the cal poly students body was recently moved, according to a sheriff report obtained by the san luis obispo tribune. she was last seen leaving a party with paul flores in 1996. he remained the prime suspect for 25 years, leading to his arrest last week. he pleaded not guilty yesterday to first-degree murder. his 80-year-old father ruben entered the same play on an accessory charge. >>> still ahead, a live look at san francisco where restaurants are getting ready to welcome back bigger crowds. but they are still missing one big thing. >>> tonight we are learning a crucial move to boost the u.s. vaccine supply should come within a matter of days. >>> 4-20 was a little more mellow in the bay >>> taking a live look at san francisco tonight as bay area restaurants are finally reopening indoor dining, and seeing more customers. and they are facing a new crisis as well, on the road to recovery. betty is life in the instrywide staffish. >> reporter: in the case of the ramp, at one point during the beginning of the pandemic, they received hundreds of resumes. and right now, they are not getting anyt

. >>> new developments, two men in san luis obispo charges for the disappearance of smart. >> peoplee last seen with florez also a freshman who walked her home from a party. kristin did not return to her dorm ream and dorm room and has not been seen since that time. >> they have not found smart's body but have collected evidence they believe is linked to smart. >>> in the north bay, a relic of maritime history could become history. the east ruther station also known as lebs sits off the shore. there's a lighthouse on the island and a bed and breakfast. their days may be numbered. on april 1st the island lost power when an under water cable failed. replacing it so too expensive so the nonprofit who maintains the island is looking for options. >> i'm going to have this island in my life for most of my life. aoáeurpl i'm going to be climbing that ladder in the 80s so i know this isn't the end. can't be. >> they're taking donations on their account. for now an old generator is keeping that insurance con shining. i am sure a lot of want to keep that -b property running. >> sandy, sounds l

our crime reporter henry lee tells us about the new details that the sheriff in san luis obispo county released this afternoon. it took a quarter century to get to this moment, 44 year old paul flores was arrested tuesday on suspicion of murdering 19 year old cal poly classmate kristin smart back in 1996, his 80 year old father, ruben, booked as an accessory for allegedly helping a son cover up the killing. it's my hope that we're able to take the first step toward justice for the smart family, san luis obispo county sheriff in parkinson confirmed. smart is no longer alive, but her body hasn't been found. we have not recovered, kristen. we will continue to focus on finding her remains, regardless of any court action in may, 1996 paul floors had walked with smart after a party but she never returned to her dorm. this trip would not detail the evidence that led to the arrest. but he did say investigators had kept close tabs on their main suspect, sheriff's detective security court order authorizing the interception and monitoring of paul flores is cell phone and text messages. this is on

now the san luis obispo county d. a did say today it's too early to consider a plea deal for father and son should they decide to reveal where christians smarts remains are located now? he did also ask anyone who may have been sexually assaulted by paul floors to come forward reporting live henry lee ktvu, fox two news so hand me florence has always been a focus for police in this case, pretty much from the very beginning and throughout the past 25 years. so what changed? why did they charge him now? well, joel is a good question. we've been asking investigators for the past couple of days. they're not revealing any new evidence in the case. they say all the search warrants are sealed. but suffice it to say enough. technology and developments have led them to this moment in time. all right, henry lee reporting live tonight, henry. thank you. in minnesota. the officer who shot and killed 20 year old dante, right, was arrested today. kim potter was taken into custody this morning. she was released on bail a couple of ho

charge against paul flores is burn san luis obispo county d a.an dow formally filed a murder charge against the prime suspect in the 1996 disappearance of cal poly student kristin smart for the first time, the d a also revealed a possible motive for 44 year old paul flores. he was a classmate of smart and was arrested at his home near l. a. on tuesday. it is alleged that mr flores caused the death of kristen smart while in the commission of or attempted rape way, certainly believe that mr forrest more room was the crime scene. also charged with florida's 80

continued from last week. 44 year-old paul flores has been charged with first-degree murder in san luis obispo county today. a judge decided to keep holding him with no bail. his father ruben flores charged with being an accessory after the fact for allegedly helping his son hide smart spotty. both men were arrested last week. kristin, smart spotty remains missing. >> also in california, los angeles and ventura counties are being put on high alert for wildfires heat records were broken yesterday and places including oxnard a near l a x and it was a hot again today. winds gusting up to 60 miles an hour in some places extra firefighters are on standby with strike teams placed in high-risk areas. >> we station strategically and get ready to pounce at a moment's notice, but sometimes they do get out of hand. we always think of fire season has that summer as we move into paul everything's dry out brown. but the truth is we're getting small start every day. >> fire officials are asking the public to call 911, immediately. if you smell any smoke or spot any kind of fire. >> closer to home caltrans sa

investigators in san luis obispo county say paul flores killed kristen smart during an attempted rape. his father is accused of helping hide her body, which still hasn't been found. their arrest last week followed a 25 year investigation. kristin smart, vanished while walking home door college dorm room after attending a memorial day party. closing arguments to begin on monday and the derrick show been murder trial. i'm mike tobin in the twin cities, details on how the region is bracing for the impact coming up, really warm. today we had a 90 degree record in santa rosa. will he continue tomorrow and is a rain in the five day i'll have that when i return, plus way tomorrow marks a major out. r minneapolis. it happened today in the city of burns bill about 15 miles south of minneapolis. it started when police noticed a car was stolen plates. the suspect crashed and then got out of the car and car another car. police were chasing him when he jumped out of the car and ran onto a highway where he tried to carjack yet another car, police say the suspect began shooting at officers. they fir

the very first move to bring justice to kristin smart, her family, and the entire community of san luis obispothe county das says she was killed during an attempted rape . >>> let's turn back to coronavirus. the middle seat on airplanes, when left empty, they do offer some protection against covid- 19. that is according to a study by the cdc. at most airlines have stopped doing that. >> reporter: the centers for disease control out with a new report, which estimates that leaving the middle seat empty on airplanes could reduce exposure to covid-19 by up to 57%. >> my family says as long as there are versions of covid-19 around, as long as we have to be worried, it feels much more secure to leave the middle seat empty. >> reporter: major airlines started blocking the middle seat during 2020 to give passengers comfort flying. now, airlines need the money from those seats for recovery. >> the big problem with blocking the middle seat is you have as much of a third of your inventory that you can't sell. over time, as people started to want to travel again, a lot of these airlines looked at their ca

flores was the last person seen with smart on the campus of cal poly san luis obispo university befored. now the sheriff said that this is the first step toward justice for the smart family. >> we have committed to them that we are not going to stop until kristin has been recovered no matter what the cost, no matter what the time. we're committed to that, and i know they believe in us. i know they believe that we will -- we will find kristin. >> the sheriff said arrest warrants were issued after a search of flores' father's home last month turned up new evidence. a podcast also produced new witnesses. >>> and "the washington post" says an associate of florida republican representative matt gaetz is said to be cooperating with prosecutors in a an investigation. according to a person familiar with the matter, tax collector joel greenberg has been providing information about how he and gaetz would pay women for sex using cash or gifts. that is a potential violation of federal trafficking laws. greenberg is reportedly seeking a plea deal after being charged with multiple crimes including s

smart was a 19-year-old college freshman at cal poly san luis obispo when she vanished in 1996 neverurning to her dorm after flores walked her home from a party. >> kristen never returned to her dorm room that night and has not been seen or heard from since that time. >> reporter: throughout the investigation, paul flores had remained a person of interest and as the case progressed, he became a suspect then a prime suspect, but he's maintained his innocence. >> forensic physical evidence was located and, yes, we believe it's linked to >> reporter: authorities refusing to elaborate on what they have found. >> we have not recovered kristin. we'll continue to focus on finding her remains. >> reporter: overnight kristin's family releasing a statement reading, for over 24 years we have waited for this bittersweet day. it is impossible to put into words what this day means for our family. we pray it is the first step to bringing our daughter home. the community now coming together. >> i'm extremely relieved. i feel bad for kristin smart's family that have lived on the edge for 25 years. >>

killing that authorities say happened as he tried to rape smart in his dorm room at cal poly san luis obispoer an offcampus party smart's body. it has never been found. his father ruben flores pleaded not guilty to a charge that he helped hide smart's body. kristin smart's body remains missing. and today at 5 marin county could soon become the first bay area county to hit the yellow tier. >> when state officials announced their latest numbers tomorrow. but yellow tier is the state's least restrictive in the reopening road map. but some now worry that a slight rise in covid cases. there could leave the county stuck in the current orange tier kron four's dan first tonight in larkspur with the details. dan. >> well, that's right. you know, we've been talking about this for quite some time or in county could be the first and they were on the precipice of being the first. but now health officials say it could go either way because of the slight uptick in cases. well, there's been much talk of late. the marin county may be the first in the bay area to move to the less restrictive yellow reopening

he cannot leave san luis obispo county and has to surrender his passport. son paul is being held without bail. the san pedro man is accused of killing smart in a rape attempt. 25 years ago. we'll switch it up now and take a live look outside here along san francisco's very cloudy and gray bark and arrow. everybody's talking about the rain to come on sunday. sure looks like it could rain right they're yeah. very, very gloomy out there said definitely drizzle along the coastline today. but i want to get right meet the okay at your let's talk about this. let's talk about the rain coming this weekend. yes, i said looks like it's coming. >> developing off the coast we've got the front out ahead of it. that's not going to be major rainmaker for us. it's actually right behind it. you see these massive clouds just developing now making its way into the gulf of alaska that is going to combine with that front moving through and then looks like bring us some rain, maybe as early as sunday morning, right. you can see where that front was. you can see right here. you see

the very first move to bring justice to kristin smart, her family, and the entire community of san luis obispoy. >> the county das says she was killed during an attempted rape . >>> let's turn back to coronavirus. the middle seat on airplanes, when left empty, they do offer some protection against covid- 19. that is according to a study by the cdc. at most airlines have stopped doing that. >> reporter: the centers for disease control out with a new report, which estimates that leaving the middle seat empty on airplanes could reduce exposure to covid-19 by up to 57%. >> my family says as long as there are versions of covid-19 around, as long as we have toel secure to leave the middle seat empty. >> reporter: major airlines started blocking the middle seat during 2020 to give passengers comfort flying. now, airlines need the money from those seats for recovery. >> the big problem with blocking the middle seat is you have as much of a third of your inventory that you can't sell. over time, as people started to want to travel again, a lot of these airlines looked at their cabins and said, this is

. >>> back in this country tonight, a major break in the disappearance of kristin smart in san luis obispoia. the 19-year-old college student vanishing nearly 25 years ago now after leaving an offcampus party at cal poly state university. paul flores arrested and charged with murder today. authorities say they were seen leaving that party together. his father also arrested as an accessory. police not revealing the new evidence leading to today's arrests. >>> when we come back here tonight, the major league player targeted with anti-asian remarks after an error on the field and his powerful response today. we started with computers. we didn't stop at computers. we didn't stop at storage or cloud. we kept going. working with our customers to enable the kind of technology that can guide an astronaut back to safety. and help make a hospital come to you, instead of you going to it. so when it comes to your business, you know we'll stop at nothing. whoa, susan! ohhh... i'm looking for coupon codes. well, capital one shopping instantly searches for available coupon codes and automatically applies

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he can't leave his san luis obispo area and he had to surrender his passport. is son there on the left. paul is being held without bail. the san pedro man accused of killing smart and a rape attempt. 25 years ago. in the south bay community members organized to clean up a coyote creek to celebrate earth day. it's a stream that has turned into a dump site. >> volunteers worked on getting tires. mattresses metal frames and other garbage out of the area. if you want to take part in the keep coyote creek, beautiful clean up. there is another event coming up saturday at 9 o'clock in the morning. we have details on our website. check it out at kron 4. >> dot com. and now time for another look at the forecast and looking live over the bay bridge would delighted that we are rain watch. that's right. lawrence is watching the rain and it's not here yet, but it's come not here yet, but very impressed. all models are kind of coal lessing now and showing that it's coming a looks like come through. so i think we'll get a nice little soaker. maybe the last significant storm of

charge against paul flores is burn san luis obispo county d a.an dow formally filed a murder charge against the prime suspect in the 1996 disappearance of cal poly student kristin smart for the first time, the d a also revealed a possible motive for 44 year old paul flores. he was a classmate of smart and was arrested at his home near l. a. on tuesday. it is alleged that mr flores caused the death of kristen smart while in the commission of or attempted rape way, certainly believe that mr forrest more room was the crime scene also charged with florida's 80 year old father, ruben floors who was arrested at his home in a royal grandi as an alleged accessory. the allegation against proven is that he helped to conceal kristen's body after the murder was committed smarts body still hasn't been found. but the d a said they have an idea of where might be buried and that he's moving forward with what's known as a nobody murder case. they're complicated. they're difficult, but we don't make a decision to file unless we believe we can prove the case. it's

there are new details from san luis obispo county about the disappearance of kristin smart in 1996. >the da says smart was killed during an attempted rape by a fellow cal poly student and the suspect's father helped hide the body. paul flores has been charged with first degree murder. his father ruben flores is charged with accessory after murder. they were arrested yesterday. that's after re some turned up new evidence connected to smart skilling a lawyer for paul flores has declined to comment. a lawyer for the father ruben flores says his client is innocent. >> new details out of the derek chauvin murder trial today the judge rejected a defense request to acquit the former officer. this comes on the second day of the defense presenting witnesses in the case. this morning, a retired forensic pathologist took the stand and testify that floyd's death was primarily brought on by his preexisting heart conditions and drug use this contradicts testimony by prosecution experts who said floyd succumbed to a lack of oxygen from being pinned down. >> do you feel that mister floyd should have

he had to surrender his passport and he can't leave san luis obispo county. son paul is currently being held without bail. the san pedro man is accused of killing smart in a rape attempt. 25 years ago. >> all right. let's take another look at the forecast looking life over the embarcadero tonight and we usually get really picking our weekend weather. we won my sunshine and all that. but lawrence, we could use some rain and. >> we don't mind if it rains on the weekend. thank you for that. can the pressure is off certainly looks like that rain is on the way. in fact, we'll take a closer look at that in a moment here. but the fog low clouds. so really kind of socked in today along the coastline. not much clearing there. and that drizzle kind of on and off the here we go again. we're seeing that move back on shore. >> tonight will be in place early on tomorrow morning when you wake up, then i think by the afternoon we'll start to see the fog break up a little bit than the mid to high level clouds begin to move in clouds moving in right across the golden gate bridg

the san luis obispo county sheriff are not talking specifically what new evidence there is but some ofly found. >> forensic physical evidence was located and yes, we believe it's linked to kristin and yes, we did find physical evidence at at least two homes. >> kristin smart's family released a statement saying in part "it is impossible to put into words what this day means for our family. we pray it is the first step to bringing our daughter home." >>> windsor town council members hold an emergency meeting today in the wake of recent allegations against mayor dominic foppoli. this follows the decision yesterday by sonoma county supervisors to rescind him from the golden gate district. they are investigating accusations of sexual assault made by half a dozen women. foppoli denied all claims and is refusing calls to resign. here is video of him recently online in windsor town event. the "press democrat" providing new allegations first reported last week by "the chronicle." at least twice people in windsor emailed warnings about his past behavior including one sent last year. the complai

charged in the murder of a cal poly student 25 years ago, entered pleas of not guilty today in san luis obisponty, prosecutors say paul floors killed kristen smart during an attempted rape in 1996. he is charged with first degree murder, the judge ordered paul floors held without bail. his father, 80, year old reuben, floors. accused of helping hide her body, which still hasn't been found. he could be released on bail next week. kristen smart, vanished while walking home to her college dorm after attending a memorial day party 25 years ago. we're learning more about how the 19 year old who shot and killed eight people in indianapolis was able to buy guns despite having a rifle removed from his possession last year, county prosecutors say they decided not to bring brandon hall before a judge. under the red flag law after his mother called police to say her son might commit suicide by cop. prosecutors say they were concerned at the time that if they lost the case that would have had to return his gun howell used to legally purchased assault style rifles to open fire at a fedex facility last thur

the san luis obispo county district attorney's office has just announced the charges against 2 suspects. they are a father and a son kron. 4 sanaz tahernia joins us now live with more on the charges and the big break in the case. >> paul flores, the prime suspect in the kristen smart case is now facing first degree felony murder charge as well as father ruben flores is facing a charge of accessory to murder after the fact this all in connection with kristin smart's disappearance in 1996 and those of us would district attorney dan dow announced the charges this morning during a press conference where they briefly discussed some of the evidence they have in the case dia dow says his office has significant insufficient evidence in the case, including both physical evidence and witness statements. dow says the evidence supports the allegations that paul flores was committing rape or attemptieg to rape smart when he killed her and his father ruben helped conceal the body after she was murdered at the press conference, a reporter asked dow if there are other victims in this case. here's what

meanwhile, he had to surrender his passport and was told he cannot leave san luis obispo county. ver, is currently still being held without bail. san pedro man is accused of killing smart in a rape attempt 25 years ago. >> sad news for bay area music fans rapper shot jean who was part of the oakland-based group digital underground has died best known for the hit song. the humpty dance shot g real name, gregory jacobs. also work with legendary rappers, including doctor trey the 40 into pok. he even helped write to pox for single. i get around shot. g was found dead in a tampa hotel room and we haven't got the cause of death yet he was just 57 years old. 7.42. we'll be right back. ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ deposit, plan and pay with easy tools from chase. simplicity feels good. chase. make more of what's yours. >> and we're back. 7.44. is the time happening right now. california's drought conditions are forcing some bay area water districts to enforce water restrictions in fact, in the south bay, santa clara county leaders say that we're now facing a triple threat of sorts as we head into wildfir

continued from last week. 44 year-old paul flores has been charged with first degree murder and san luis obispo county. his father ruben flores is charged with being an accessory after the fact for allegedly helping his son hide smart's body. his bail is set at $250,000. both men were arrested last week christian smarts body remains missing. coming up next, a 10 on landmark agreement in one east bay school district where thousands of studenpent their first state ever on campus. >> plus a significant deadline in the effort to recall governor gavin newsome is approaching why that's not the only legal trouble that he's facing this week and a new order that changes the way law enforcement referred to immigrants who are entering the u.s.. and we've got some patchy fog trying to form around the bay area and looking good over san francisco right now. but those winds. >> they're really concerned. maybe some rain. we'll talk about that your 1010 is coming >> more open students return to the classroom today. it comes as the teachers union and the school district they've announced they've reached an agree

and a break in the case of missing cal poly san luis obispo student. we're going to tell you about the arrest of man who was last seen with her 25 years ago. and after the break, they are leaders on bailey and ambitious plan. how are they going to get 75%. all the people who are homeless right now housed in 3 years and already looking a little brighter than at the same time yesterday got some sunshine there at sfo. good to see that as we work our way later this morning. >> 60's and 70's for your daytime highs later on today. all in all, a pretty nice wednesday ahead. i've got the forecast. >> and we have a very busy morning traffic building at the bay bridge after an early morning crash. we also have a hot spot on track in oakland along another one out in livermore. we'll have more on that coming up after the break. ♪ reynolds wrap makes this whole cooking and cleanup thing so easy. it speeds up this... so i can get to them. easy prep, cook and clean with reynolds wrap. with visible, you get unlimited data for as little as $25 a month. but when you bri

plus, a break in the cold case of a missing cal poly, san luis obispo student. details on the prime suspect at that has been arrested. and also this morning after the break, president joe biden will be announcing plans to withdraw all u.s. troops from afghanistan. we're going to tell you exactly when in a live report from washington. >> and we are seeing some cloud cover overhead but not talking fog this morning and winds a little bit lighter today. all this offering improvements for your wednesday ahead of us daytime high still comfortable 60's and 70's. your forecast. still to come. how great is it that we get to tell everybody how liberty mutual customizes your car insurance so you only pay for what you need? i mean it... uh-oh, sorry... oh... what? i'm an emu! no, buddy! only pay for what you need. ♪ liberty, liberty, liberty, liberty. ♪ i'm jimmy dean, and, uh, we know, there is no shortcut to quality. and that's why we use nothing but the very best sausage money can buy. paint yourself a beautiful morning! >> 5.13 right now. and what is surprising so much

they appeared virtually in a court in san luis obispo county, paul flores is charged with first degree murder his father, ruben floors, is charged with x necessary after murder. they did not enter a plea today, investigators say paul flora's killed kristen smart in 1996 during an attempted rape and that his father helped hide her body which still hasn't been found. paul floors is being held without bail. his father's bail is set at $250,000. new attend the lost ghettos. monte sereno police department has arrested a business owner who they say sexually assaulted his customers, but the one he say 75 year old ali ashqar schemm irani befriended female customers by saying he was offering bread making lessons at mama's bakery on santa cruz avenue. authorities say he would then inappropriately touch them against their will. he was taken into custody at his business yesterday. president biden taking a tough stance toward. russia the sanctions he implemented today for the country's. election interference, also, our chief meteorologist will tell us what we can expect when it comes to the weather

he had to surrender his passport so that you can't leave san luis obispo county. son paul, though, currently is still behind bars without bail. the san pedro man is accused of killing smart in a rape attempt 25 years ago. we'll take a break at 5.41. we'll be right back. >> 5.44, let's get back to the breaking news at the bay bridge. yes. major delays right now kron four's reyna harvey standing by. the traffic center with more on at we're seeing on the screen here. for those just joining us what is happening. you know what this ikns ow knshopping shown us right now b only a sevens who's been down there showing us the impetus for the lower bottom portion of the bay bridge. this is the eastbound side just east of sterling street and the most people may know that as bryant street that on ramp there. this all happened earlier this morning when a man climbed over the railing on the bay bridge. so police have been trying to communicate and talk to him for the earlier part of this morning. they've been on scene since about 2 or one try to talk to them. and that's the air.

it's my hope that we're able to take the first step toward justice for the smart family, san luis obispo parkinson confirmed. smart is no longer alive, but her body hasn't been found. we have not recovered, kristen, we will continue to focus on finding her remains, regardless of any court action in may, 1996 paul floors had walked with smart after a party but she never returned to her dorm. this trip would not detail the evidence that led to the arrest, but he did say investigators had kept close tabs on their main suspect, sheriff's detective security court order authorizing the interception and monitoring of paul flores is cell phone and text messages. this is one of many things that have been done over the last 10 years. the rest came after a flurry of activity by investigators last month when they searched ruben flores is property in arroyo grande. they brought cadaver dogs and ground penetrating radar. and for the first time in march, investigators called floor is the prime suspect floors had nothing to say to a fox reporter in february, when authorities searched his home in l a cal

they appeared virtually in a court in san luis obispo county. is charged with first degree murder his father, ruben flores, is charged with accessory after the murder. they did not enter, please. the arraignment was continued until next monday. investigators say paul. or is killed, christian sparred in 1996 during an attempted rape and that his father helped hide her body was still hasn't been found. paul flores is being held without bail. his father's bail has been set at $250,000. preparations are now underway for prince philip's funeral on saturday. today, buckingham palace announced that prince william and prince harry will not walk side by side as they follow their grandfather's coffin into the church, buckingham palace says i am in harry's cousin, peter phillips would walk between the princes as they escort the coffin to st george's chapel at windsor castle. prince phillip died last week at the age of 99. museum in public park to honor former president barack obama is breaking ground. finally this year work for the obama presidential campa

charged in the murder of a cal poly student 25 years ago today entered pleas of not guilty and san luis obispo county prosecutors. that paul flores killed christian smart during an attempted rape in 1996. he's charged with first degree murder. now the judge ordered paul flores to be held without bail. his father, 80 year old ruben flores, is accused of helping hide her body, which still has not been found. he could be released on bail next week, kristen smart, vanished while walking home to her college dorm after attending a memorial day party 25 years ago. inconsistent supply coming up next on the four. look at why one bay area county has extra vaccines, while a neighboring county is struggling to get shots into people's arms. and did you feel it? four point earthquake rattling parts of the bay area today where was centered and just how widely it was felt? and we did have that marine layer in full effect this morning, but i'm happy to say even the coast is clearing out. we're gonna cool down. i have temperatures you're into your shows, right? the office. now you can be really into your shows