approval to update our community choice aggregation implementation plan filed with the california public utilities commission. that plan, the existence of that plan and your support of it is a required step for all perspectives ccas under the california law that allows community choice aggregation programs to operate in the state. we initially filed our community choice aggregation plan in march of 2010 and received certification from the california puc in may of 2010. so we have been certified since then. we did update that plan last in 2012 to incorporate some privacy -- customer privacy rule changes that the california puc implemented. and now we're before you with changes to that plan that i will summarize, that reflect the changes that we have discussed on the program design. specifically that the program, the clean power sf program will lead with affordability. that the program will offer two products to launch. default product, that will be up to 50% renewable. with an optional premium product that will be 100% renewable at a price that is competitive with pg&e's green tariff program. the commission a

this is a plan that is required under state statute for filing to the california public utilities commission. the city already has a plan that is on file and has been certified by the cpuc, but because of some of the program design changes, and slightly new direction that we have taken with the program, we have made some updates to that plan. and that has been submitted to the cpuc submitted this week. and we'll be concurrently submitting that to the board for review as well. also, earlier this week, we announced the results of our request for proposals for c cca back office and customer care services and we'll bring the results, the rfp and recommendation for an award, enter into an agreement to our commission at its august 11th meeting. and we will be recommending the highest-scoring proposal, noble america. >> what is the name of that. >> noble americus. >> are they from rome? >> they are from san diego. and they are also the provider of similar services to the other community choice aggregation programs in california and sonoma and lancaster. >> that is for the back office administrative

yes, so you may have been reading in the newspaper recently, the california public utilities commission is making some rated structure changes for residential customers and those are rate changes that affect pg&e's customers. the changes that the cpuc, the california puc will compress pg&e's four-tiered residential rate structure into two tiers over next few years. this will increase the total cost of electricity to low-usage customers, and it will reduce the cost to high-usage customers. it won't really have an impact on clean power sf and the rates- the not to exceed rates that you adopted. the new rate structure that has been adopted by the california puc for pg&e, redistributes costs between transmission and distribution functions, from high-usage tiers to the lower-usage tiers. the clean power sf program competes with pg&e's generation component of the rate, not the transmission and distribution component. so that generation rate was flattened several years ago for residential customers, which means that these customers pay the same rate for generation, regardless of how much they

the california public utilities commission voted to increase the rate structure.u's tom vacar reports. the new plan includes breaks for big energy users. >>> for many years those who used less, paid less. big users paid more. worried the big users are paying more than their fair share, the commissioners changed the way rates will be calculated. soon bills will reflect the real cost of getting power to you. >> the majority of rate payers are going to see an increase in their monthly bills. so that the high end users, most of them will get a discount. that is what we think makes no sense. it is unfair. >> reporter: i put the question to the new president who pushed for the change. >> reporter: [ inaudible question ] >> the president said it depends on the rate request the utilities bring before him. some increases could take place over the summer with most coming in the next 1-3 years. >> people should be rewarded for saving energy. not punished for it. i think that the p.u.c. remains very much under the thumb of the utility companies. >> reporter: even if they thin

company spokesman says, uber has already provided substantial amounts of data to the california public utilities commission we have provided elsewhere with no complaints. going further, risk compromising the privacy of individual riders as well as driver partners. under today's ruling uber's license to operate in the state would be suspended in 30 days but uber has lawyers so consider this just the opening round in a showdown with the cpuc. >> a whole new world out there in terms of these companies and

the california public utilities commission will vote to restructure rates. low usage customers have been paying less than what it costs. now they are trying to bring rates for all customers in line. the proposal gives big power users a break and negatively affect lower income households. >>> charging too much for food, coming up, how whole food is responding to allegations of over charging. >>> it's a busy week end for law enforcement agencies across the country, more on the terror concerns. tism bodies of an arizona family have been found, they were reported missing after tina didn't show up. the bodies were found buried in a man's yard. he has confessed to murdering the couple. the suspect had a relationship were the couple but they are figuring out why they were murdered. >>> the family that built the berkeley apartment complex where the balcony collapsed lost a round in court. the deck suffered from dry rot. lawyers asked the judge to block the district attorney from examining the damage unless the company could be there. >> we're not asking to participat

our the california public utilities commission will vote on proposals that could raise our electricity rates dramatically. one of the proposals will eliminate the more you use the more you pay rate and replace it with a flat rate. power providers stay low cost energy users, low energy users cost money because they do not use enough to pay for delivery. our bills could rise by do 10. >> opponents of the law to boost vaccination rateds among school children are planning to hold a protest in san francisco today. supporters of the no vaccine mandate rally at noon in the parking lot of the golden gate bridge to demand the repeal of the new law signed by governor brown early this week requiring all schoolchildren in california to be vaccinated next year unless their daughters gives them a medical exemption. >> signs warn people of shacks off the santa cruz coast will remain up through the holiday weekend including at sea cliff state beach. those at the beach entrance. the santa cruz sent nil reports several great whites were spotted yesterday. the beach will be open for the holiday weekend b

a judge with the california public utilities commission issued a decision saying uber failed to hand over data about its operations and it should be fined $7.3 million. if it doesn't comply theirlysissance to operate will be suspended -- their license to operate will be suspended. uber says it already provided data to the c.p.u.c. uber said the ruling and the fine are deeply disappointing. because of the appeal uber can continue to operate. >>> it appears a deal has been reached between san jose and a group of city employees. san jose and the police and fire unions have been negotiating trying to work out differences over the pension reform initiative approved by voters in 2012. we learned today the two sides have come to an agreement but are both reviewing the language in the deal. one of the sticking points has been retirement benefits for new employees. >>> starting on monday the san jose police department is going to start arming officers with body cameras, part of a new program, set to begin on monday. that is when 15 officers will begin testing the cameras. ktvu's azenith smith

yes, so you may have been reading in the newspaper recently, the california public utilities commissionis making some rated structure changes for residential customers and those are rate changes that affect pg&e's customers. the changes that the cpuc, the california puc will compress pg&e's four-tiered residential rate structure into two tiers over next few years. this will increase the total cost of electricity to low-usage customers, and it will reduce the cost to high-usage customers. it won't really have an impact on clean power sf and the rates- the not to exceed rates that you adopted. the new rate structure that has been adopted by the california puc for pg&e, redistributes costs between transmission and distribution functions, from high-usage tiers to the lower-usage tiers. the clean power sf program competes with pg&e's generation component of the rate, not the transmission and distribution component. so that generation rate was flattened several years ago for residential customers, which means that these customers pay the same rate for generation, regardless of how much they u

. >>> the california public schools commission -- california public utilities commission set higher utility rates. the commissioners were worried commercial and residential users of electricity were paying more for electricity so they changed the rates. for many years those who used less, paid less. big users paid more and subsidiesing the savings. -- subsidizing the savings. advocates call the move ridiculous. >> people should be rewarded for saving energy. not punished for it. >> some of the rates increases could take place over the summer with most taking effect in the next 1-3 years. >>> days after governor jerry brown approved a vaccine mandate opponents held rallies today in a push to repeal the law. dozen gathered that golden gate bridge. the event was one of several similar protests today. demonstrations follow a move by a former assembly man who filed paper work, having voters -- asking voters to repeal the laws. >> there are too many unanswered questions about safety of vaccines and till the questions are answered, till we know more we cannot mandate things like this. >> organizer

. >>> the california public utilities commission has just approved higher electricity rates for most customers. the board says that for years low usage customers have been paying less than it costs to supply their power, so they were in effect being subsidized by high usage rate payers. the commission says it's trying to bring electricity rates for all customers in line with the actual cost of production and distribution. critics say the new regulations give big power users a break and negatively affect lower income households who could see their bills increase up to $10 a month. >>> just ahead, a deadly earthquake shakes a chinese province. half a dozen are dead, many injured are thousands of homes are destroyed. >> and taking a live look now outside, it's pretty nice out there here in oakland. we're going to give you bay area summertime pattern, how long will it last. rosemary orozco will be here in a few minutes to give us that answer. >> and a controversial san mateo county beach is open in time for a holiday weekend. what it will cost you to get in. >>> a store surveillance camer

we required, under state law, when revise the program that's been approved by the california public utility commission about when we revise the plan we need to bring it back to them for revisions. we were going to bring that to you and draft form to get your approval today, were doing a little extra work the city attorneys and with our bureau of environmental management to make sure we get the -- aspects of that right. the comments about local build remind me about the sql constraints and make sure we get that right. so, we are planning to bring that commission meeting on july 14 once we've had thoughtful input. >> also you can maybe talk about the buildout. i think our intention is to get stakeholders involved. we had to be careful of -- identifying projects maybe before we go through the process. so, we do plan to engage the community and we just wanted to make sure that, i think was really critical is to get the offering out the power because that's the most important. if we get high prices, then you won't be able to buildout a lot. so i think that is really dependent on much revenue you actually c

that company faces a suspension and fine from the california public utilities commission for disregarding rules and know know -- forwarding datea. >> did anyone mention uber faces a fine and suspension? >> the fact is that this is disrupting the old order. >> finding a new order is one jeb bush asked to visit thumb tack. the website connects consumers who need jobs to contractors what want to do them. reporters have heard multiple versions of the message. >> a lot of times they'd like to point out he gets this new economy. that he understands uber and that innovation and sharing economy is the future. >> i think one of the major issues that is a campaign seems to be engaging with is the nature of jobs and growth in our future. >> local businesses arrival fanned flames of concern. >> they're not on the side of law abiding businesses. >> this driver awaited him. >> what did it say? >> >> what a surprise. >> it's worth saying that the uber driver told us he's a democrat. here is what bush had to say about his father who suffered a broken neck vertebrae in maine last night. >> he fell. he can

the california public utilities commission says that uber is the only company of it's kind that has failed to do this. it's unlikely that we would see a suspension soon but if it did happen some say that would have an impact on their everyday life. >> reporter:uber has issued a statement saying that this ruling and associated fine is deeply disappointing. in the statement they say they have already provided substancial amounts of data to the cpuc. so to be continued. live in san francisco, j.r. stone kron 4 news. >> catherine:our other big story tonight. >> catherine:a fire breaks out on the bay bridge for the second time this week. >> catherine:several lanes were blocked on the eastern span of the bridge for about an hour. kron 4's scott rates joins us live on yerba buena island tonight. with information on how the fire started. >> catherine:scott? >> reporter:just hour we have confirmed that the cause of both of those fires was a roadside flare i checked with caltrans, they insist that the bridge is still safe to drive on; however, they say the damage has been done. >> reporter:for the s

that company faces a suspension and fine from the california public utilities commission for disregardinges and know know -- forwarding datea. >> did anyone mention uber faces a fine and suspension? >> the fact is that this is disrupting the old order. >> finding a new order is one jeb bush asked to visit thumb tack. the website connects consumers who need jobs to contractors what want to do them. reporters have heard multiple versions of the message. >> a lot of times they'd like to point out he gets this new economy. that he understands uber and that innovation and

the company faces $7 million in fines and a suspension from the california public utilities commission. >> along the way exploiting workers in some fashion there is ways to address it. the fact is that this is disrupting the order. >> reporter: the former governor's wish to visit thumb tack in san francisco connecting consumers who need jobs done with contractors who want to do them. >> we are using technology to help customers more quickly and more easily find and hire professionals. >> reporter: all part of a new sharing economy reflecting the 21st century. when former governor bush spoke about government getting out of the way of growth it was news here. outside this building and local businesses the messages did not play as well. >> certainly not on the side of law abiding smart businesses, that's for sure. >> we have to get through. >> reporter: at least jeb bush is consistent when he departed uber driver awaited him. >> you have questions for the presidential candidate? >> not really. >> reporter: no small talk? >> no. i'm good. >> reporter: might have been an interesting convers

this is a plan that is required under state statute for filing to the california public utilities commission. the city already has a plan that is on file and has been certified by the cpuc, but because of some of the program design changes, and slightly new direction that we have taken with the program, we have made some updates to that plan. and that has been submitted to the cpuc submitted this week. and we'll be concurrently submitting that to the board for review as well. also, earlier this week, we announced the results of our request for proposals for c cca back office and customer care services and we'll bring the results, the rfp and recommendation for an award, enter into an agreement to our commission at its august 11th meeting. and we will be recommending the highest-scoring proposal, noble america. >> what is the name of that. >> noble americus. >> are they from rome? >> they are from san diego. and they are also the provider of similar services to the other community choice aggregation programs in california and sonoma and lancaster. >> that is for the back office administrative

a judge for the california public utilities commission said they broke state laws and license should be suspended in 30 days. it came down this afternoon. the c.p.u.c. judge said they didn't hand over data required by law. uber says the decision disappointing and plans to appeal. we are working on getting more information on this developing story and we will have it on the 10:00 p.m. news. >>> president obama delivered a gust of the iran's nuclear program today -- defense of iran's nuclear program today. >> an opportunity that may not come again. >> he welcomed debate with congress but showed little patience for opposition. he said the only options for keeping iran from developing a nuclear weapon were diplomacy or war and a deal is not changed on iran changing its behavior. >> not contingent on iran suddenly operating like a liberate democracy. it solves one particular problem, making sure they don't have a bomb. >> many republicans are opposed to the deal and are threatening to block it. some democrats are also not on board. vice president joe biden went toville to answer questions

also happening today the california public utilities commission will vote to restructure electricity rates. for years low usage customers have been paying less than it costs to supply their power so they were in effect being subsidized by high use. critics say the proposal being voted on today give big power users a break and negatively effect lower income households who could see their bills increase up to $10 a month. >>> time is 5:10. there are new developments in the shooting at last weekends pride celebrations. coming up at 5:30 how social media helped police track down their suspects. >> a bay area bus leading up to the fourth of july just how many professional grade fire works were uncovered. >> i'm guessing a lot of people have the day off here just before the fourth of july holiday. with that being said traffic is light in most spots around the bay area this morning. we'll tell you about the getaway conditions if you're trying to get out of town. >> a switch in the weather pattern for your holiday weekend. low clouds, mid and high level clouds, and even a few sprinkles. and

. >> the california public utilities commission will most likely add to our electric bills this morningrow structuring proposal that could impact all in california. look for the bill to go up ten dollars. >> thousands of fireworks will light up the sky tomorrow in san francisco with the largest fireworks show in northern california begins at 9:30 at pier 39 and bart run longer and more frequent trains to get you to and from the show and we recommend mass transit. >> we continue on-line and twitter and space book and all mobile devices. see you in 25 minutes. >>> good morning, america. happening now, holiday high alert. law enforcement in overdrive for july 4th. fears about isis supporters launching attacks. police on edge all around the country. even that false alarm at the navy yard prompting a massive response and the military already canceling one celebration. >>> happening now, shark surge. the new alert about sharks lurking off the coast. new clues about why this spike in attacks, and take a look at this new video showing just how powerful these predators can be pulling this fisher

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today the california public utilities commission will vote to restructure electricity rates. the board says for years low usage customers have been paying less than it costs to supply their power so they were in effect being subsidized by high usage right there. the commission is trying to bring electricity rates for all customers in line with the actual cost of production and distribution. critics say the proposals being voted on today gives big power users a break and negatively effect low income households that can see their bills increase up to $10 a month. >>> greatful dead fans getting ready for the final three shows in chicago starting tonight. the remaining members reunited for a farewell tour celebrating 50 years. the band played two nights in santa clara last weekend. the next two are set at soldier field. they could take in as much as $50 million. >>> also classic in his own right alex savidge filling in for sal. not only doing traffic but he's doing the music scene for sal's traffic jams. >> you know sal gay me his blessing. whichthis is a lot of fun for me. sal ta

. >> the california public utilities commission is expected to vote on proposals to raise electricityes for many people. the proposals restructure residential customers' rate. a proposal with eliminate the more you use the more you pay rate and replace it with a flat rate. pg&e and other state power providers say low energy users cost the utility money because they do not consume enough to pay for delivery. >> eight families in redwood city look to support from city hall to keep their apartments. a landlord is upping represents and families cannot pay the increase and with the housing crunch cannot find anything else affordable. the city has no legal authority over the landlord but the city council member will plead their case with the property owner and will work for a better future. >> we do move out of clinton, if we say here we have the hope in redwood city they will have relocation benefits for other families and rent control. >> the city needs developers to put money in a fund to subsidize low market housing. >> the poster child for wealthy google employees moving to the mission

two weeks ago, the california public utilities commission fined uber $7.3 million for not providing data on worker hours, traffic violations accommodations for the disabled passengers, that kind of thing. uber, by the way, is appealing that ruling. also, last month, the california labor commissioner's office recommended that an uber driver should be treated as an employee, an employee, not an independent contractor. if applied to the entire company, wow, that could disrupt uber's entire business model. and then there's several proposals now in the california legislature concerning driver background checks insurance requirements and a host of other issues that would create difficulty for uber but parity between uber and taxi driver companies. >> uber has an all-star team of lawyers and lobbyists. will any of this pass? >> reporter: it's hard to tell. but you hit the nail on the head there. we know this -- uber is playing hardball. in the last year alone, uber has spent $750,000 lobbying state legislators, making it among the top 3% in political contributors. now, whether that's something

the california public utilities commission wants uber to provide some figures on the number of rides refused and how many vehicles are equipped to take the disabled. uber won't give them those figures. so the commission has fined the company more than $7 million and says if it doesn't play ball, it will suspend its license to operate in california. >> i believe partly because they are pig headed arrogance, partly because they know they're not in compliance. >> reporter: no, no, says uber. in a statement to kpix 5, the company says, it has given enough information and going further risks compromising the privacy of individual riders as well as driver-partners. >> they didn't ask for, are you serving bob crandall, are you serving mike sugerman. it's generic and broad categories. >> reporter: do you mind picking up somebody with a dog or a wheelchair? >> no. >> reporter: we watched as erin called uber and got driver [ non-english language ] who says he never refuses disabled people. >> uber policy is we should do it but maybe the -- depend on the driver. some driver maybe they refuse. >

company spokesman says, uber has already provided substantial amounts of data to the california public utilities commission, information we have provided elsewhere with no complaints. going further, risk compromising the privacy of individual riders as well as driver partners. under today's ruling uber's license to operate in the state would be suspended in 30 days but uber has lawyers so consider this just the opening round in a showdown with the cpuc. >> a whole new world out there in terms of these companies and rules that have been around forever. >> thank you. >>> one other note on uber. republican presidential candidate jeb bush plans to hail an uber during his visit to san francisco tomorrow. he is trying to show that he embraces new technology drawing a contrast with hillary clinton. clinton has bashed the business practices of companies like uber. >>> san jose police will be begin testing body cameras in the field next week but critics say it won't work. kpix 5's devin fehely found out that's because officers won't always have to keep them on. >> reporter: that's right. it's taken the police depar

he was shocked to hear today an administrative law judge at the california public utilities commissionpped uber with a $7.3 million fine for refusing to give state regulators information about the company's business practices, including accident details and accessibility for disabled riders. bradley doesn't expect it to impact his orange county clients. >> everybody that gets in my car basically says i love uber. i'm never going to stop using it. for me i'm not worried. >> reporter: they hope the fine will shed light on the need for the private company to serve the public. >> it indicates how serious the responsibility is to include people with disabilities in any public accommodation. >> reporter: this orange county uber driver who asked not to be identified says $7 million is a drop in the bucket for the successful company. >> $7 million is nothing for the company. they have a $25 million assets. >> reporter: companies are allowed to operate as long as they report their activities. a spokesperson for uber says the company did provide sufficient information and plans to appeal the rul

this is a plan that is required under state statute for filing to the california public utilities commission. the city already has a plan that is on file and has been certified by the cpuc, but because of some of the program design changes, and slightly new direction that we have taken with the program, we have made some updates to that plan. and that has been submitted to the cpuc submitted this week. and we'll be concurrently submitting that to the board for review as well. also, earlier this week, we announced the results of our request for proposals for c cca back office and customer care services and we'll bring the results, the rfp and recommendation for an award, enter into an agreement to our commission at its august 11th meeting. and we will be recommending the highest-scoring proposal, noble america. >> what is the name of that. >> noble americus. >> are they from rome? >> they are from san diego. and they are also the provider of similar services to the other community choice aggregation programs in california and sonoma and lancaster. >> that is for the back office administrative

the spokesperson said that they will already provide substantial information to the california public utilities commissionor more were not improve public safety. >> catherine: the other big story today for the second time this week firebricks out on the bay bridge creek and blocked two lines on the new eastern stand up the bridge for about one hour print this video is from our partnership with abc seven. no one was injured and not investigators think they know what ignited the fire started kron4 scott rates is live. >> reporter: they insisted that the rolled away is safe to drive on--roadway >> reporter: this one breaking out just after 12:00 this afternoon. >> one of our engineers but discovered the fire and he milly contacted the chp. >> reporter: caltran says that bill protects the suspension joins from the elements. the same area that caught fire on monday. >> on monday evening at approximately the of the field was burned and damage to a degree that is not been clear as to what degree print today about half of that field was absolutely burned. >> is really an unusual set of circumstances. >> reporter:

appeal the decision as uber has already provided substantial amounts of data to the california public utilities commission, giving more, they say would compromise user and driver privacy. >> they consider themselves a technology platform, and by doing that, they have devolved themselves a lot of the costs. >> there are lawsuits and run-ins with local regulators. a disagreement with the city of portland led to suspension that in area. in france, it recently stopped operating its low cost service called uber pop following violent protests from taxi drivers. >> uber has 30 days to pay the fine or pay suspension and the appeals process could take months. >> thanks so much. >> radioactive fallout 70 years after the first atomic bomb was tested in new mexico. one community is still dealing with those effects. >> why a pilot program designed to end so-called radicalized behavior is now having trouble getting off the ground. stay tuned. >> good morning, welcome to al jazeera america. it is 8:30 a.m. this thursday morning and here's a look at today's top stories. former president george h.w .bush is recovering at

appeal the decision as they have already provided substantial amounts of data to the california public utilities commission the one further risk compromising the privacy of individual writers as well as driver partner the cpu see request will also be on the report of the commission and will not improve public safety. >>james: the alameda county sheriff department is testing a new application to prevent the police dog from suffering from the heat while in police cars of also rely on the system that cool the car automatically the biggest about some time but does not work then improve system comes after a reason he led the death of a police dog in stockton. >>james: the candidate jeb bush will be in san francisco the schedule to speak for the bay area starter he will be talking about how innovation and technology will create high- paying jobs for republican he said he will use over to get around a double before it was hit with a $7.3 million fine and is unclear if it still plans to use them during his. >>james: will take a break but coming up here he received a top, from the former olympian for people like he

. >>> the california public utilities commission will vote to restructure electricity. >> it's being hey're trying to bring rates in line with the cost of production and distribution. the proposal is being voted on today, it gives power users a break and negatively affect lower income households who could see their bills increase up to $10 a month. >>> a 65-year-old san mateo man behind bars accused of attacking a 25-year-old man with a machete. they found the victim with a serious neck wound. one witness said there was an argument and the suspect took out a machete. roche has been booked on attempted murder. >>> the company who built the berkeley apartment complex where a balcony collapse and killed 6 people lost in court. the balcony collapse on june 16th and injured three people. the deck suffered from dry rot. lawyers from segway construction asked the judge to block the district attorney from examining the wreckage of the balcony unless examiners from the company could be there too. >> we are not asking to participate in the district attorney's investigation. the only thing we're

appeal the decision as uber has already provided substantial amounts of data to the california public utilities commission information we've provided elsewhere without complaints. going further, risks compromising the privacy of individual riders, as well as driver partners. the decision doesn't go into effect immediately because uber is appealing and that process could take several months. uber of course is under attack in other places too. recently suspending its low-cost service in france over violent protests in the streets of paris. the company is awaiting a court decision there. now, despite the drama, tyler, business travelers are using uber in record numbers. in the last quarter, uber sur compassed taxis as the most expenses form of ground transportation for the first time according to expense management system, bapssed on 28 million receipts in north america. >> it is really amazing. i've used it opn travel as well. >> very convenient. >> a presidential candidate and stock picker new disclosures showing that 90% of donald trump's stock picks have gone up making him millions. we will break down hi

. >>> the california public utilities commission voting on a proposal tomorrow that could change the charged for electricity . this would mark the first change in residential rates since we saw the energy brown out a few years ago. 20001 states expanded the rate paying here used to be to now there are four. the utility say the structure means higher assessments have been unfairly subsidizing lower uses for years. >>> lawyers have agreed to terms on a five-year deal with $85 million for dream on green it's a maximum contract. the fee is more than any other team could offer him there was reports earlier in the week that perhaps he would be in talks with other teams entertaining other officers -- offers. hopefully that will keep them in town and he will officially sign that maybe in a couple weeks or so. >> i will be a warrior for at least the next five years . the warriors organization is gonna be a fun time and we're going to do a lot. >>> what was cuter was the skype or the face time with his mom. he said i love my mom so much. he said i waited my entire life to see this god is amazi

the ferries or other mass transit. that's your "kcbs traffic." >>> on demand car service uber could be forced to suspend operations in california next month. the public utilities commission says the company has not complied with state laws. the puc says san francisco- based uber refused to provide data on the number of rides requested and completed. that's to make sure there is no discrimination against passengers with disabilities or those in certain zip codes. >> it indicates how serious the responsibility is to include people with disabilities in any public accommodation. >> the judge also said uber should be fined more than $7 million. the company has 30 days to appeal. meanwhile, uber will get attention today from republican presidential candidate jeb bush. he plans to hail a ride in san francisco. it's a move to counter democratic candidat hillary clinton. she says they exploited workers using legal loopholes. >>> 4:35 now. a big step towards better relationship between the city of san jose and its police and fire unions. kiet do joins us live with more on the breakthrough and how it will benefit the city of san jose. good morning, kiet. >>> reporter: good morning.

the joint and seal will be replaced. >>> uber reported to pay more than $7 million in fines and could lose its operating license in california for not giving the state public utilities commission information it asked for. the state puc says upper was asked two years ago -- uber was asked two years ago to turn over information. including information on accidents involving uber drivers. hastings law professor david will you convenient says the puc would use the information to determine if there's discrimination by uber against customers with disabilities or people who live in certain neighborhoods. >> the requirement of reporting information is something that is well within the discretion of the commission. the other competitors have complied. >> uber says the fine is disappointing and uber already provided substantial data and going further risks compromising the privacy of individual riders as well as driver partners. there are plans to appeal the fine and will continue to operate until the appeal is heard. >>> nancy pelosi backing the iran nuclear deal after closely examining the agreement at that took years in the making. pelosi throws her full support behind president obama

california. the public utilities commission judge says uber has not complied with state laws because it refused to hand over accident data and show how accessible the service is to disabled riders. the company is licensed to operate in california will be suspended this 30 days unless it appeals. an uber spokeswoman says they'll appeal. the requests are also beyond the authority of the commission and will not improve public safety. >>> with the threat of a lawsuit just hours away san jose has reached a tentative agreement with the city's police and fire unit. the mayor announced tonight that the agreement addresses the pending lawsuit over pension retiree health care and disabity benefits. the unions have threatened to sue by tomorrow if they could not reach an agreement over measure b pension reform passed by voters. the long-running pension battle has led to massive retirements from both the police and fire departments. >> i'll begin by thanking the over 1600 hard working police officers and firefighters who continue to serve our residents day in and day out. with honor and courage. they have ign

california. a judge with the state's public utilities commission handed down this decision. the issue? uber refuses to provide data that legalizes a ride sharing firm. uber now has 30 days to appeal or its license will be suspended. mplts more than just acupuncture. randall newstetter is accuses of two felony counts. those who know him at the clinic say they're surprised. some are sticking by him. >> he's a wonderful practitioner, a great homeopath and a great acupuncturists. >> there may be many other. he's out of custody on $200,000 bail. >> tonight, a woman will tell her side of the story to a san francisco judge. 46-year-old mimi lee is in a bitter divorce with her estranged husband. she now wants control of those embryos, her only chance to have children. >>> 9-1-1 sfsz now restored. thousands of people were left without the emergency lifeline after someone intentionally cut some fiberoptic cables. it affected verizon and at&t kurs mers. some land line customers were also impacted. internet also down. everything was fully restored earlier tonight. the f.b.i. is investigateing. >>

the east bay regional parks district. >>> electric bills could soon be higher for most customers in california. today the public utilities commission is expected to vote on a new proposal that includes several surcharges. low income customers would see a minimum surcharge of $5 a month. for most customers it would be $10 a month. and high usage customers would face an unspecified super user surcharge. >>> a major merger in the health insurance industry. today aetna says it is buying a smaller rival. aetna will pay $37 billion to acquire humana in a deal that's been unanimously approved by both companies. the combined firm will have 33 million members and it will cover more medicare patients than any other company in the u.s. >>> and the grocery chain whole foods admits it overcharged customers. betty yu shows us how company executives apologized. >> reporter: straight up, we made some mistakes. we want to own that. >> reporter: whole foods said it didn't mean to rip off shoppers. >> understandable sometimes the mistakes are made. they are inadvertent. they do happen because it's a hands-on approach to bringing you fresh food so wha

the forecast for your bay area weekend. >>> power bills going up for most people in california. that's after a vote by the sate's public utility commission increase power bills for those who use the least a. power while giving a break to big energy users. >> people should be rewarded for saving energy not punished for it. i think that the [inaudible] remains very much under the thumb of the utility company. >> the rate increases will be put in over the next few years. >>> water from montho defendanto is dmodesto is being bottled sold out of state. one bought some bottled water in washington state. he noticed the label said it came from modesto and that label made him request why he -- why we he was cutting back. >> we are trying to conserve water and here is this company making upwards of millions of dollars probably bottling water and sending it all over the country. >>> the water comes the reservoir which is the same source as most of the tap water. the city estimates the company has bottled as much as 25 million-gallons over the last year. city officials said the company is allowed to draw the water and is billed just like anyone else

california. today, the public utilities commission is expected to vote on a new proposal that includes several surcharges. low income customers would see a minimum surcharge of $5 a month. for most customers that surcharge would be $10 a month. high usage customers would face an unspecified super usage charge. >>> some tough stats for california students. the uc system is accepting fewer in-state students. this year, more than 92,000 students got into one of the uc's nine undergraduate campuses. but compare that to years before about 1,000 fewer californians were accepted. the number of nonresidents accepted grew to more than 30,000. students from out of state do pay significantly more tuition. they account for 14% of all the undergrads. >>> today health insurance giant aetna announced it's merging with a smaller rival. aetna will pay $37 billion to acquire humana in a deal approved by both companies. the combined firm will have 33 million members and it will cover more medicare patients than any other company in the united states. >>> it is 5:07 on this holiday friday. more than 500,000 gallons of a cit

the s curve in san rafael this morning. a lot of people probably already heading out of town. >>> california public utilities commission willr electric rates. "today in the bay" scott mcgrew has been looking over some of the paperwork. let's start with why today? >> critics wonder if it isn't to bury the news. july 3rd is a holiday for some people and perhaps these rate hikes would go unnoticed. in fact, it's more than a hike, it's a total restrukt ripping of the way electric rates are calculated. what's unusual is the rate hikes would hit the most penny wise people hardest. it turns out the less electricity you use the more likely it is you're actually paying less than it costs for power suppliers like pg&e to make at that electricity. you are a drain on the system. you're causing electric companies to lose money. so they bill people who use a lot of electricity even more to recover those costs. today's proposal would make that more fair, it would make people who use very little electricity pay at least the cost of making that electricity and that would mean the other people wouldn't e books. that doesn't seem controversia

california. an administrative judge with the state public utilities commission handed down that decision. a judge also ruled uber should be fined more than $7 million. the issue, their parent company failed to provide operational data that legalizes ride-sharing firms. they have 30 days to appeal or its license to operate will be suspended. uber says the decision is deeply disappointing and the company will appeal. >>> good news for the raiderettes and gold rush girls. governor brown has signed a bill that recognizes professional cheerleaders as employees. that means sports teams are now required to hire cheerleaders as workers instead of contractors. that entitles them to minimum wage, overtime and sick leave. it comes after a wage step lawsuit claiming wages are too low and many were forced to pay thousands of dollars for travel expenses. >>> a bay area doctor is accused of inappropriately touching a patient. i'm michelle roberts in redwood city. coming up, hear the message from authorities opponent. >>> also the new drought rule that could change the way a new home will look here in ca