. >>> the p.u.c. is threatening to fine pg&e after missing a dock deadline. pg&e turned over thousands of the documents but the commission says it did not hand over records for pipelines under some of the largest cities of the p.u.c. could vote on its findings a week from today. >>> we're getting a fresh new look at a project that will make a difference for many east bay drivers, not necessarily those going in the commute direction. kraig debro has more about a milestone reached on the fourth bore of the caldecott tunnel. >> reporter: good afternoon. if you look over here to your right, you can see some guys in the cherry picker. they are actually using hand tools to dig some of that hole. but as you said earlier, tori, this is being down to address the counter-commute text -- the direction -- counter-commute direction. crews have have already punched a 350-meter long hotel inside, using an australian tunnel device -- >> just imagine you have an arch with the bricks. if you take one brick out of the arch, it will collapse. but if you take care all of the brick

if the p.u.c. is not convinced, it would require additional testing. >>> legal experts are predicting a possible plea deal in the kidnapping case of jaycee dugard. it was reported that nancy and phillip garrido confessed. veteran lawyers say that shows cooperation and there may be advantages on both sides. a plea would spare jaycee dugard and her daughters to take the stand. >>> police in concord today announce an arrest and a re-- in a recent rash of contra costa county pharmacy burglaries. the first happened at the rite aid. police say two came in, one grabbed hand fulls of prescription drugs. taylor hugh was arrested. similar burglaries have occurred in pleasant hill, orinda and clayton. police are still looking for another robber. >>> more violence in san francisco's mission district where two people were stabbed during a fight. the fight broke out at rincom just before 2:00. a woman in her 0s was transpored to the hospital with stab wounds. this comes as police step up patrols. there has been a

. >> if the p.u.c. makes it available to all customers we expect many will take advantage of that. >> opponent s have concerns the meters are inaccurate. that is an invasion of privacy and they may nose health risks from freak qens yeez they emit. and how a program might work the giant isn't saying. >> what goitsing to look like in the next several weeks we'll make that available to the commission. and we're taking into account our customers have expressed concerns with radio frequencies with smart meter. and we take that seriously. >> one specific the p.u.c. president offer that's customers can opt out at a reasonable cost. and that, too, is a concern for smart meter opponents. >> this is pg&e we're talking about. they've become how to do smart meters so there is a concern that if they goring to provide that it be done well. >> the controversy continues. a study stay tuned smart leaders emit smaller levels of frequency than cell phones but many are not buying it. >> and the governor's self imposed deadl

the p.u.c. ordered pg&e to submit a proposal that will let customers opt out of the smart meter program. opponents say that's a start, but they think customers should have to opt in. they're worried about health issues from the meters that send information electronically back to the utility. >>> all right. time now 5:07. you think the weather will effect the morning commute? >> sounds like it already is. >> yeah. i think it will, dave and pam. unfortunately, because steve says the weather's going to move through right in the middle of the commute which will be around 7:00 or so. we'll see. this is a look at work going on on 880 between davis marina to have the fast lane closed. they're trying to unclog one of the drains. they've unclogged a couple but one is giving them a bit of trouble. some of the water has receded, but if they don't do it, they're afraid this could flood right when the rain moves in. so they're working kind of fast trying to get this done. also this morning we're looking at 80

li talk to the p.u.c. about making sure that happens. but it is up on the facebook page, it's been posted there for some time. chairperson campos: i think we should publicize it. it's amazing to see the level of talent at such a young age. you can only imagine what's going to happen just a very short period of time. so congratulations to the winner and to all the participants. and thank you, staff, for the good work on this matter. thank you, mr. freed. colleagues, why don't we open it up to public comment is there any member of the public who would like to speak on this? seeing none, public comment is closed. why don't we motion to file this item. vice chairperson mirkarimi: yes. chairperson campos: file. without objection, madam clerk, -- clerk, you can call out item eight. >> item eight, executive office report. >> i have no report for this meeting. chairperson campos: thank you. is there any public comment on this item? seeing none, public comment is closed. madam clerk, you can call item had nine? >> item nine, public comment for ite

the california p.u.c. ordered pg&e to provide this information and now they will determine today whether to slap pg&e with a hefty fine. the head of the p. >> c. is expected to have more about the actions today -- about the actions. pg&e's president has said it will voluntarily test lines without records and replace pipe similar in age to the pipe that ruptured here in san bruno. the company's president did release a video statement. he says while we made good progress, we know we need to go door -- we need to do more. >> even if they -- even if they doesn't have them on computers or disks, they should -- they should have them and should have downloaded them years ago on this modern technology. it makes no sense. >> reporter: the man you just heard from right there was a runner we spoke to earlier this morning in neighborhood. we've contacted the p.u.c. this morning but have not heard back from there. back to you. >> thank you. >>> the tsa is refusing to send representatives to a congressional hearing today

. >> people have an opportunity to comment to the p.u.c. up until the decision is made.bly going to be several months from now. >> phone carriers favor the overlay option. a split would trigger updates to materials for companies. >> there may be direct mail and printing. >> and in my circles there are a lot of friends into hip-hop and rap and stuff. they're all about their 408. what are they going to do? they're going to have to change their shirts. >> and there is a huge public outcry when blue shield proposed a draw matic increase in health insurance rates. >> the company suddenly backed down. >> and groups are calling this proof of people power, interesting. after outrage, blue shield is withdrawing plans to raise your rates may 1. officials say they backed off the rate hike to help keep coverage affordable. would it have been the third increase since october and premiums on plans would have gone up as much as 59%. and blue shield claims it cost $27 million last year, expecting more such losses this year. apple computer has a system to prevent kids from racking up hug

the choice the head of the p.u.c. nts to give you. >> and the state capitol, sacramento when it comes to deadlines and now the governor has missed a deadline for a budget in place. >> also, the precious metal inside of the car thieves are after but there is a way to and the long lost art of curvive. people refusing to write it off. >> good evening, everyone. if you don't want one of the pga controversial smart meters there may soon be a way to say no. >> an opt out option sk considered tonight by the public utilities commission. and we're in the newsroom with a plan and reaction to it. >> and then, as for reaction, many opponents are cheering tonight. as for the plan, well, there are aren't too many details and we don't know who would be able to opt out or what happens for those people who already have these smart meters inside of their homes. >> this is a step in the right direction for sure.

the state p.u.c. may impose hefty fines if pg&e does not meet the deadline next week to hand over detailed pipeline records and we have dramatic video of the fire you are seeing of the fire from the rupture site last september. our washington, d.c. bureau obtained this from the ntsb. it's looking east on earle avenue. you can see showing which way is north. the person shooting the video was able to zoom in on the very spot where the pipeline ruptured and the gas fuel spewed flames. >>> about 50 firefighters rushed to the old circuit city building on mowry avenue around 9:30 last night because of a fire. it took them about 0 minutes to get the fire under control. no one was hurt. firefighters say it a -- say it appears squatters set campfires inside the building to keep them warm. >> the building has been occupied by a number of folks since circuit city moved out that don't belong on the property. there's a lot of damage inside. >>> investigators say it looks like the fire was accidental. firefighters s

that's because pg&e failed to provide important safety documents requested by the p.u.c. after that san bruno pipeline explosion. >>> in libya, the rebel forces there are pushing towards tripoli. they're taking advantage of those air strikes by coalition forces that essentially destroyed libya's air force. however government troops still loyal to gadafi showed no signs of backing down. >>> government officials in japan say radiation levels in tap water have gone down. they're still advising residents to avoid stockpiling supplies like bottled water. >>> more snow is expected in the sierra as storms continue to hit the area. reporter bryan live from blue canyon once again this morning. looks like it's coming down pretty good there, bryan. >> reporter: you know, pam, it's a good thing i already live in placer county. if i didn't i would be applying for residency. it continues to do this here in the sierra. today look at that nice light dry powder knee deep here at 5,000 feet. if you're planning to come into the mountains today let me take you out and show you what interstate

the state p.u.c. could order pg&e to conduct time consuming tests if utility does not prove it has now set safe pressure levels. >> there is a look outside can see there is a start to a beautiful start to spring. >> there is daylight savings time. and it's toing to be a cloudy weekend. and there is is lots of dark clouds over the bay and land as well. we don't have much in the way of rainfall. and moisture we've had pushed east as you can see here and there is a is a spark just seconds ago. and there is a couple patches that pushed out east of san jose. and rainfall here and and temperatures readings generally into low 60s and mild and upper 50s around the bay. looks like mild weather going to hang on overnight. more rain tomorrow. and there is spring begins on saturday. and high surf advisory in effect until 11:00 tonight. as well as northwest up to 13-15 feet. strong rip currents are possible. and breaking heights now 14-18 feet. so they're pretty high. and there is moisture and an advancing front b

also, the state p.u.c.ay impose hefty fines if pg&e does not meet next tuesday's deadline to hand over delayed -- detailed pipeline records. >>> u.s. parks police made a gruesome discovery in san francisco. a body -- a body washed ashore, very close to aquatic work in fort mason. we don't know whether it's the body of a man or a woman. investigators are trying to gather the evidence from the scene to try to figure out how that person died. >>> san jose police just released a graphic surveillance tape. they are hoping this will help track down the person wanted in juan of that city's most -- one of that city's most violent crimes ever. three people were killed during a terrifying attack at the mexicali plant on old san jose back in january. the video shows a man fighting with the bar owner,s as he tryings to -- owner,' tries to -- owner as he tries to force him out. >> they believe narcotics are involved. >> that bar owner was shot during the struggle but he did survive. three others were killed during the s

the p.u.c. asked for key safety documents after that disaster in san bruno. regulators are expected to take a vote on whether they will fine pg&e next tours -- next thursday. >>> prince william is in christchurch, new zealand lending his support to earthquake survivors there. he called the scale of the disaster unbelievable while during the -- while touring the damage. a magnitude 6.3 quake struck on february 22nd and kill more than 150 people. tomorrow, prince william is expected to attend a national memorial service. he's also scheduled to visit australia which has been devastated by flooding and cyclones. >>> all right. was this a royal mistake or somebody's idea of a joke? take a look at the commemorative wedding mug for prince william and kate middleton. the mug, the photo, that's his best man, that's prince harry. the company that made the mug has a chinese name. but according to their website they are based in england and wales. there's also speculation it could have been a joke played by prince harry. >>> an ohio woman decided to have an unusual prote

the california p.u.c. has scheduled separate public hearings this month about this change. >>> this morning, sniffs are keeping a close eye on -- scientists are keeping a close eye on one of the world's most active volcanos on the big island of hawaii. it's been spewing lava and smoke 65 feet into the area after a new -- into the air after a new vent opened up after a crater opened over the weekend. the crater has been in constant eruption since 1983. scientists say this is the first of its kind in 14 years. some nearby parkland has been closed but no homes are threatened. >>> this morning we're hearing part of christchurch, new zealand will have to be abandoned. the new zealand's prim says -- prime minister says there's parts of the city that just cannot be rebuilt dues to the damage to the land after the earthquake. 10,000 homes will need to be demolished also. the 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit on february 22nd, killing at least 1 3 people. >>> the space shuttle "discovery" is heading hole after its last t

state attorney general office question if the proposed fine is harsh enough, given the multi billion dollar revenues. one p.u.c. commissioner says it's not a done deal. >> we have not made any judgments yet about what fines goring to be. >> under this agreement pg&e has several months to come up with more pipeline documents. >> there is 92% of the records turned into the commission. >> opponents of the proposed agreement have until noon, april 8th to come up with their comments. >> and still ahead, the murder of journalist chauncey bailey. >> in sacramento, california lawmakers are proposing an online sales tax but those e-tailers are pushing back with threats. >> we have a mid week warm up coming up that will feel almost like summer. i'll have details in the accu-weather forecast. coming up. >> and how to go dancing with the pros this weekend. never in my lifetime did i think i could walk 60 miles in 3 days. 60 miles in 3 days-- i can do that. 60 miles compared to what a cancer patient goes through is a walk in the park. from the moment i registered, people started immediately supporting me. we had an outpour