you have to think, to succeed as a race driver, you have to think you're the baddest guy on the racetrack. >> right now i'm the baddest guy on the racetrack. >> he's been for quite a few races. >> pace car is off. can he push him by logano, or will logano get away. >> he put it on them again. >>> he's making it three wide up the middle. don't know if it's going to work or not. >> he has less downforce on the corner, his ears missing. they need to find out what logano is doing on restart. he's done it every time. >> on turn four. smoking, brad sweet's car, going up in smoke. at least they have the lead so far. >> he was looking at the car when he went by for fluid. i don't see any. >> joey logano, guy, checking out. buescher is right on his tail. we saw elliott sadler do the same thing with logano earlier. he couldn't keep up. paul menard did the same thing also. >> coming to two laps to go. separated from third place, kurt busch had enough of a gap, unless they get side by side, they should settle it between them. >> buescher is right there. >> i didn't hear him crack it at all. >> i didn

. >> reporter: this was not ideal pool weather at this summer camp but back at the racetrack drivers prefer cool temperatures because it's better traction. >> of course they don't want to much in the way of rain but it looks like things should be staying dry for this weekend's big race. that's the save marte 350 that happens on sunday. we are live in sonoma. >> the overcast skies caused problems for travelers at the airport throughout the day. a spokesperson said some flights were delayed two hours and there was word that some arriving flight was delayed more than two and a half hours. they are expected to continue until the weather improves. the fog and clouds aren't causing problems in oakland and san jose. >> a activist was sentenced to six months in jail for an attack on a singer from vietnam. about a hundred people from all over the country gathered at courthouse today in support of the man. he was convicted of spraying a tear gas like substance at a singer during a south bay concert. he and his supporters say the singer was part of a propaganda campaign. >> as an american vetera

you have to think, to succeed as a race driver, you have to think you're the baddest guy on the racetrack. >> right now i'm the baddest guy on the racetrack. >> he's been for quite a few races. >> pace car is off. can he push him by logano, or will logano get away. >> he put it on them again. >>> he's making it three wide up the middle. don't know if it's going to work or not. >> he has less downforce on the corner, his ears missing. they need to find out what logano is doing on restart. he's done it every time. >> on turn four. smoking, brad sweet's car, going up in smoke. at least they have the lead so far. >> he was looking at the car when he went by for fluid. i don't see any. >> joey logano, guy, checking out. buescher is right on his tail. we saw elliott sadler do the same thing with logano earlier. he couldn't keep up. paul menard did the same thing also. >> coming to two laps to go. separated from third place, kurt busch had enough of a gap, unless they get side by side, they should settle it between them. >> buescher is right there. >> i didn't hear him crack it at all. >> i didn

a bate brewing on the racetrack threatening to -- battle brewing on the racetrack threatening toput it hold. space shuttle enterprise almost done on river tour of the new york site. good morning maryland continues in a moment. >>> five things to know on this wednesday morning. a possible strike at the belmont park in new york could interfere with saturday's triple crown race. more than 80 workers are threatening to walk off the job. they have been in contract disputes with the racing association for two years. >>> first lady michelle obama is attending fun raisers along east coast on behalf of her husband campaigning in new york city at noon and then off to philadelphia. house minority leader nancy pelosi is recognized for 25 years of service in congress. a forum is hosted by the belmont house the headquarters for the national women's party and hosted by the national women's history museum. and it's going to be a bessy day for the president. president obama is headed to four fund raiseers in california, and san francisco and los angeles. he will make on camera remarks at the lgbt leade

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when you think about it, we're very fortunate it was picked up on before he made it to the racetrack. >> the trainer announced his retirement on friday and said the decision had the full backing of the owners. >> he has done so much that it was unanimous between everyone at the barn to retire him. it is a bummer, but far from tragic. it is very disappointing. >> fans are disappointed but remain positive about next year. >> we will see it next year will be the triple crown. >> i'll have another is the 34th horse to win the kentucky derby and preakness. analysts say the racing industry will recover from the disappointment. >> everything will come full circle. new york racing will be looked at as the best horse racing in north america. >> when the news came out yesterday about i'll have another off the list, people were really disappointed. >i was definitely going to tune in. the trend on twitter was aaa final. >> the heat and humidity is back. big changes are on the way. if you running clouds at this time. it will not bring any rain. -- a few clouds at this time. they will not bring any

game day tonight on location from the racetrack and take you inside a car and tell you what it's liketo run around the track. was also inside the pits with jimmy johnson. verne: with a complete wrapup but the a's and giants. >>> out what to write one of those days in one of those cars. >>> will set up next year. >>> will see you at 630 will have a payout of millions of people for bernie made off did not.

headed to the racetrack, down the stretch they come, a live report coming up. then, amputee becomes a hero for his family helping escape a fire. now he's fighting for his life, a story heartwarming one you'll want to hear. >>> latest jobs reports sent p stocks and confidence tumbling. what does it mean for the presidential race? >>> it wasn't your typical drunk driver, we'll show you what happens when cops pull over a man on a lawn mower. want to hear. ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ [ male announcer ] the jeep grand cherokee has won more than just respect. ♪ >>> good morning. here are stories that may have been off your radar. >>> suntrust mortgage was ripping off black and hispanic borrowers, according to the justice department. now the banking giant agreed to pay up to $21 million to settle a racial discrimination lawsuit. the feds two-and-a-half year investigation found between 2005-2009, about 20,000 qualified minorities were charged higher fees and interest rates based solely on their race or national origin. suntrust mortgage denies any wrongdoing, but says it agreed to pay the

oh, a day at the racetrack. reminds me when we used to sit at the racetrack. oh doo-da-day. going to run all night. going to run all day. back in the day gay meant happy. >> okay. >> that's old timey talk. >> i'm sure. j do we still have him here? >> are you talking about your vet work. one of those things tied with being a ma -- magician is being a vet. you have to learn to do your v's and p's and if your lips don't move. and think of the time as a character. put character to it and move your lips the right way. they look like they are flapping up and down. it should go, i'm, the new york times. why don't you just reach your arm around gary here and watch the way he moves his lips when he talks. this work is repulsive. >> it disgusts you. >> it does. >> and i don't mean what you said. doing a steven foster song with a john travolta is gay joke at the end not genius. but please for the love of christ work on your ven trillion qis. >> this is something we can talk about during a commercial break when the kids are not watching who don't know i am pinch. >> i'm sorry, i'm sorry

check the forecast closely because rain on the racetrack is not good. we will not get into the 90s and eliminate the triple digits the next 15 days. back to you guys. >> thank you. >>> coming up, raising taxes on the state's wealthiest people. the governor's proposal to fix the state's budget passes a key hurdle. >>> police on the scene accident where a person has been killed at a bus stop. they were hit and killed by an out of control driver. it happened at the corner of california and esqualla between shore line and san antonio. we are told the drive of the car ran off the road and into a person standing at a bus shelter. the person hit died at the scene. the driver was taken to the hospital with minor injuries. there are streets closed in that area as a result of continuing police investigation and we are told they will be closed for several hours. >>> three tax measures have qualified for the november ballot including one led by governor jerry brown. his initiative would hike the state's sales tax and income tax on the wealthy and help replenish depl

this car doing doughnuts around the racetrack. >> it wasn't even a bed. it was a box spring. >> thanks for that observation. >> this is like visual testosterone for you guys. >> are there no girls? >> no girls. how about that? look how excited i got and there's no girls. just all wheels an burnout. >> you know what? you have grown. like this much. >>> this dog's taking a little joyride on the roof of the car. >> he's like a daredevil dog. see how he rolls. >> this is the dog's best day of his life. >>> and the lady in this car provided us with a video chock-full of fails. >> three fails. one video. >> the first two are bad. just wait until you see number three. >>> you may have figured it out by now. at "right this minute" we're all about videos first but not all of the videos make the cut for our half-hour show so we put those on our website. >> there's a lot of good stuff there. little kid has some trouble while he's eating his spa g spaghetti-os. changing gears, you remember obama girl? well, now there's an obama boy and he's got a music video professi

. >>> fans are waiting to see their favorite cars at the racetrack and claudine wong is out there. claudine? >> reporter: that's right. we want to show you in this garage area over here, this is where all of the action is getting underway. this garage opens in about a half an hour. but it's a great spot to see all of the action in all of those trailers. they roll them out, bring them across the way and then they get them ready for the race today. it's really getting busy out there. it's really a fantastic thing to watch. those cars will race at 12:30 tomorrow. but at 8:30 this morning, this are gonna get out and take a couple of rounds and see how how it feels for the drivers. take a look at the stands. if you have ever been around, the stands are packed. even if you are not trying to get here, the roads can jam up because of people trying to get in here. this shows you how many people come across the country. they want to get that going around noon today and the weekend. what can you expect this weekend? a lot of racing, racing mountain sprint cup -- and then i want to show you thi

. >>> and the finish line, the boy at the racetrack determined to finish the race. his mother videotaping it, the whole class watching it and we couldn't believe what happened next. >>> good evening, and we begin with those images coming of that devastating plane crash. a passenger plane, 150 on board smooshing into a crowded city just shy of the airport in nigeria. the impact left a scene of destruction, the plane shattering into pieces. authorities on the ground there say no one survived and the toll on the ground given the fact it plowed through apartment buildings and stores is hard to know tonight, crowds rushing in to help amid the smoke and burning debris. we begin with the horrific scene playing out in laos. >> reporter: it was carrying 150 people. no survivors and it's not yet clear how many casualties there will be on the ground. thousands rushed to see what happened in this neighborhood in africa's largest city holding up cell phone cameras to record the tragedy. the horrific images, billowing black smoke, scattered fragments of a plane, bodies. the jet e

this car doing doughnuts around the racetrack. >> it wasn't even a bed.t was a box spring. >> thanks for that observation. >> this is like visual testosterone for you guys. >> are there no girls? >> no girls. how about that? look how excited i got and there's no girls. just all wheels an burnout. >> you know what? you have grown. like this much. >>> this dog's taking a little joyride on the roof of the car. >> he's like a daredevil dog. see how he rolls. >> this is the dog's best day of his life. >>> and the lady in this car provided us with a video chock-full of fails. >> three fails. one video. >> the first two are bad. just wait until you see number three. [ male announcer ] are you paying more and more and more for cable -- and enjoying it less? upgrade to verizon fios tv, internet and phone at a great price: just $99.99 a month, guaranteed for two years with no annual contract. or get $250 back if you sign a two-year contract. it's your last chance. don't wait! unlike cable, fios is a 100% fiber optic network that delivers america's fastest, most con

you've got showers throughout on the racetrack it makes for slippery dangerous conditions. so we could see late races. we'll keep an eye on that. a good time in sonoma. 73 at noon. 70 degrees in san jose. by tomorrow we're going to hold on to the 70s, drizzle in the morning, next week climbing to our averages but ladies, we're done with the 90s, at least for the next ten days. back to you. >> thank you very much. big day for teszla motors. 10 of its s-electric cars will be picked up today at the fremont factory. this is video of the first model s rolled out two weeks ago. the model s the first mass market five-seat sedan. the basic starts at about $57,000, as high as $100,000. the ceo and founder said that tesla must sell 8,000 a month to turn a profit. >> many founding fathers have been elevated to hero status. think of george washington crossing the delaware, benjamin franklin flying that kite. >> one former president gets an unusual hollywood portrayal this weekend. >> however history remembers me before i was president. it shall only remember a fraction of the truth. >>

before that the racetrack was called sears point. it will be known as sanoma raceway. racing will continue as scheduled but signs that read infineon are being removed. >>> a battle over city pensions is about to reach its venous and now cities across the nation are paying attention. >>> a controversial sculpture is coming home to san francisco. what prompted its removal 31 years ago. >>> today is day two of warm temperatures out there. changes are on the way. coming up, the temperature drop you can expect this weekend and when we could be tracking a few sprinkles. [ male announcer ] u.s. olympian gwen jorgensen is going for aluminum. cullen jones is in it for water-resistant thermoplastic. and amanda mcgrory? she's competing for carbon fiber. they're not just going for gold, they're joining with citi to give back to the programs that helped them along the way with bikes, kickboards. and racing chairs. join the movement at citi.com/everystep and help citi help our u.s. athletes give back together, every step of the way. . >>> graduation ceremonies for 10 new firefighter

. >> and the horse and his jokey will make one final trip around the racetrack today, they will lead the or horses out. >>> four workers are accused of stealing metal from the army facility. they are charged with taking copper and alum i'm worth $200,000. they could face 10 to 15 years behind bars. >>> police in washington, d.c. are trying to figure out why a man drove this suv into an office building there. the jeep crashed into the office building last night in northwest washington, d.c. it may have been doused in gasoline, but the driver suffered minor injuries, but no one else was injured. >>> maryland voters will decide if same-sex couples will tie the got in the state, after the board of elections gets enough signatures. as meghan mccorkell reports. the nation is watching if same- sex marriage can survive a popular vote. >> reporter: good morning. this is no surprise to either side. now, their soul mission is to get voters to the polls in november. more than 70,000 counting. that's how many signatures is pushing same-sex marriage to the ballot. >> we have petitions. >> reporter:

what is the name of this racetrack? >> in fendi raceway >> in committee raceway's >> we are at sonoma raceway >> that's right, it is now called sonoma raceway and the reason why is an affinity had a 10 year contract which expired. folks at the racetrack are looking for a new sponsor to put their name up on the grandstands >> the fact that the race is in sonoma is really the point we are using and we have not really officially branded it >> that is because they're still looking for a big sponsor, a company to pay around $3 million per year for the naming rights. the money is needed, 10 years of the sponsorship help make this race way what it is today >> it came at a time when we were doing a massive remodel and that really helped underwrite a big piece of what we did to turn it into a much more functional fan friendly racing facility >> as more companies fall victim to this really bad economy, they're starting to reevaluate the corporate benefit of having naming rights to speedways. doug brauner sees the downturn of track

fans with a need for speed found it this weekend in sonoma that is once they finally made it to the racetrack>> reporter: a huge back up on highway 37 this morning had cars inches along in silence. fans went from slow to lightning quick speeds once they reached sonoma for the sonoma350. it brings out an estimated 3,000 people over the weekend. >> the nascar sprint series comes to sonoma once a year. they come to northern california once a year, all the fans come out to see them. it's a lot of fun. >> reporter: it's 110 laps with cars traveling an average speed of 95 miles per hour. it's nonstop heart pounding action that draws in the fans. >> it's was the excitement, the raw horsepower, these cars are amazing. >> reporter: while long time racing enthusiasts draw on the spirit of the racing, it put one of the smallest fans to sleep. >> he's been like this all day. >> reporter: that means it's full of twists and turns. >> it has a lot of turns, hills, a lot of fun to watch. >> reporter: fans get a quick at watching the teams work at quick speeds. >> i would love to drive this track, a loop is f

it, we're very fortunate that his injury was picked up by the yesterday, before he made it to the racetrack>> his trainer announce his retirement on friday and said the decision had the full backing of the worst is owners. >> he has done so much, it was unanimous between everyone at the barn to retire him. >>justine: we have much more ahead on this monday morning. thank you for being with us today as the take a quick break. we will be back with much more. costs for >>justine: the opening arguments in the case of gerry sandusky begin today. >> the coach has pled not guilty to charges of abusing 10 boys. in november, he told bob costas said he was innocent. >> i have forced around with kids, i have showered after workouts. sandusky is if expected to face witnesses as well as mike mccurry who says he saw sandusky in a locker room shower with the young boy. protests broke out on the penn state campus after joe paterno was fired, accused of not doing enough after learning about the allegations about paterno will not be one of the witnesses in this case. he died of lung cancer in january. >>james

but it's just really about attacking the racetrack at the right time but being conservative at the righthave a good chance to get out there and run up front. >> that game is going to be on sunday night. that's sports. unites back back to beat the a's. tim lincecum did not get the loss, did not get the win. >> fred, thank you. >>> thank you for trusting kt have been u channel 2 news. we'll see you the next time news breaks. >> mornings on 2, will be joining us tomorrow. we're al ♪ ♪ pop goes the world ♪ it goes something like this ♪ everybody here is a friend of mine ♪ ♪ everybody, tell me, have you heard? ♪ ♪ pop goes the world ♪ pop goes the world [ female announcer ] pop in a whole new kind of clean with new tide pods... a powerful three-in-one detergent that cleans, brightens, and fights stains. pop in. stand out.

but it's just really about attacking the racetrack at the right time but being conservative at the right i feel we're going to have a good chance to get out there and run up front. >> that game is going to be on sunday night. that's sports. unites back back to beat the a's. tim lincecum did not get the loss, did not get the win. >> fred, thank you. >>> thank you for trusting kt have been u channel 2 news. we'll see you the next time news breaks. >> mornings on 2, will be joining us tomorrow. we're always here for you at ktvu twaopl and on mobile ktvu. -- ktvu.com and on mobile ktvu.

it basically straightens out the racetrack. go straight and didn't like to turn, especially these big cars. >> you are trying to compromise. you are looking for a ton of forward drive because we have 700 800 horsepower and we have these turns and somehow we have to turn these things. so trying to find the balance between the two is hard. >> through the s's, once you get through 7b and start to come back through the s's into the hairpins, you know, i think if you could get your car working there. i feel that is the key place to be fast at and if you look at racecars that are really good through the s's. >> how fast were we going? >> 135, 145 miles per hour around here. it's not a really, really great top speed, but it's all rear view mirror. it's fast with these big storr stock cars. >> i didn't realize how many times you have to shift. first impression. >> did not wet myself. pretty proud of that. >> you get a lot of respect for how the drivers race the course because it's tight. everywhere you go there is no room forro whatsoev

he is focused on the racetrack, not the cloudy skies. >> it's race weather. let's race. who cares. >> reporter: a spokesman for the raceway said today that the crowds do seem a bit lighter for a friday. he thinks that's probably because of the cool weather. coming up tonight at six how kids at one nearby summer camp are dealing this unsummer like weather. we are live tonight in sonoma. >> we have been advertising the big cooldown all week long and pretty much the forecast verifying. here is the live camera look in the north bay with quite a bit of cloud cover but over the past few hours the clouds starting to lift and bit of sun out there. that's after spotty drizzle and a few light showers, had to look hard for the rainfall. you can see just a -- .02 in fairfield and trace amounts in santa rosa. here is the latest now on live storm tracker 2 radar. the bulk of the activity is up to the north. just kind of moving out of the county but of course we have the cloud cover in place. we bring up the satellite and you see the clouds focus. at least right now in parts of north b

i was at the racetrack when the news broke.he trainers and the vets and the jockey were visibly forlorn. attendance at the race could be lower. i talked to the owner, paul reddam, and asked him about the day. >> i probably tonight -- go wait a minute. we're supposed to be getting ready for the belmont. and the horse racing is a very tough game in that, you know, horses are very delicate creatures and things could happen to them. and unfortunately, pete decided today was the day for i'll have another to end his career. >> how hard was it to make the decision? you're so close to something that's been so elusive. >> well, making the decision itself was actually easy. because when doug o'neill and i were talking, he said that the horse -- he seemed to have a little heat in his leg. he might have wrapped it. you know? which horses sometimes do. which is nothing, right? just a skin -- so he said, well, we should have the vet look at it. i was thinking that, but i would cause such a hoopla if the vet comes over here. if the hoopla, th

wjz is live at the racetrack to explain how the racing commission hopes to put questions to west >> reporter: there's no doubt sec tar yacht won the preakness. the question is whether he's the fastest horse to ever run the race. today that's what his supporters tried to prove >> here comes secretary yacht >> it's one of the most celebrated horse races in history. but ever since s ecretariat won the peakness, controversy has surrounded his official time of just under 1 minute 55 seconds >> certainly had the impression watching the film that he ran very fast >> reporter: secretary yacht's owner is here today to put the yes to rest. >> electronic timers malfunction everyone beliefs because it showed the time of 1:55 while several gentlemen in the press box hand time it at 1:53. the slight difference would mean secretary yacht broke the track record, something he did at the derby and belmont that same year >> secretary yacht doesn't need the record. >> reporter: today the maryland racing commission held a hearing to decide whether there's enough evidence to lower s ecretariat's time based on new

the toyota save mart 500 will be at the racetrack, 70 degrees. >> is 620 right now, labron james finally lives up to all the hype >> he finally got a ring and miami fans hit the streets miami fans hit the streets celebrating their first,,,,,,,,, >> welcome back. the nascar circuit is rolling into one country >> 43 drivers are competing on one of the toughest tracks where road rage is cane. but browner is live at the sonoma raceway for the qualifying session. this tends to be a bumper car competition >> very much so. it is one of only two road courses that nascar runs all year long. for the first time this year, the drivers get to turn to the right. there is not a lot of room here so it is slow and bumpy and often a race that even seasoned drivers struggle with. for the fans is an awesome experience. they expect 100,000 people to pack not only the grandstand up the hillsides here at sonoma raceway. qualifying will begin this afternoon. it is very much in the news all week due to dirl earn hard juniors win at michigan. the fans have already lined up to watch the qualifying and are excited

i was at the racetrack today when the news weas broken.rrow could be cut in half. i talked to i'll have another's owner and asked him about the day. >> i probably tonight -- well, wait a minute. we're supposed to be getting ready for the belmont. horse racing is a very tough game in that, you know, horses are very delicate creatures, and things can happen to them. unfortunately, fate decided today was the day for i'll have another to end his career. >> how hard was it to make that decision? you're so close to something that's been so elusive? >> making the decision itself was actually easy, because when doug o'neill and i were talking, he said that the horse -- he seemed to have a little heat in his leg. he didn't think it was anything. he might have wrapped it, which horses sometimes do which is nothing. it's just a skin, and so they said, well, maybe have the vet look at it. i was thinking that. it will cause such a hoopla if i have the vet come over here. so what? if there's a hoopla and the vet comes over and says the horse is 100%, yo

. ♪ [ music ] >> reporter: then there's the racetrack. ses now, but all alaskan racing pigs, with names such as natalie porkman and strawberry. >> strawberry is my favorite. >> reporter: today's heat had people looking for icy treats to go with the monster corn dogs and barbeque. >> it smells really good, that's how i get my extra pounds. >> reporter: expecting more than 450,000 people this year, breaking last year's record. a community event that's become a family tradition for many people. >> the first time i remember coming to the fair was 1954, my father brought us down here firearm for -- >> reporter: for the real old timers. >> anybody 100 plus starts getting into the fair for free. >> reporter: the fair is open new expect for mondays through july 8. >> at ktvu.com, we've posted more information about the alameda county fair. >>> in 20 minutes, the popular 4th of july fireworks show that is returning after two years. how residents and businesses joined forces to make it happen. >>> a beach bonfire to usher in summer. the solstice eve

. ♪ [ music ] >> reporter: then there's the racetrack. just horses now, but all alaskan racing pigs, with names such as natalie porkman and strawberry. >> strawberry is my favorite. >> reporter: today's heat had people looking for icy treats to go with the monster corn dogs and barbeque. >> it smells really good, that's how i get my extra pounds. >> reporter: expecting more than 450,000 people this year, breaking last year's record. a community event that's become a family tradition for many people. >> the first time i remember coming to the fair was 1954, my father brought us down here firearm for -- >> reporter: for the real old timers. >> anybody 100 plus starts getting into the fair for free. >> reporter: the fair is open new expect for mondays through july 8. >> at ktvu.com, we've posted more information about the alameda county fair. >>> in 20 minutes, the popular 4th of july fireworks show that is returning after two years. how residents and businesses joined forces to make it happen. >>> a beach bonfire to usher in summer. the sols

a lower turnout today at the racetrack or the bets on for everybody nonetheless?od morning, alex. i think that we will see less people than we would have seen if this thing was a race for the triple crown. look, the early estimates had been over 100,000 people packing this park to watch the race later this evening. we now get an estimate of around 75,000, maybe even 80,000 people. so it will be diminished a little bit, but still a great crowd and still a great race, by the way. there are a lot of good horses in the field here. not the one everyone wanted to see obviously. we've seen some out making their training runs before this evening's race. missing, of course, from that group was i'll have another, the favorite going out after his run around the mile and a half oval early yesterday with that swollen and sore front left leg. trainers and owners deciding it just wasn't worth the risk for him to run today. >> probably a wise one, though. terribly sad at all that. i know he's going to be retired, but we're going to see him today. can you tell us about what we're

from the top middle of the screen, east shore freeway showed slowing through richmond and through the racetrackfrom the bottom juror screen northbound 880 still slow approaching embarcadero. the accident has cleared debris and activity so there's slowing on the approach. live look at the oakland approach to that area, and we see the reason why we're saved it this morning. summertime kind of, so we're at the limit past the coliseum today. >>> we know adele can mend broken hearts but apparently she can save lives. a young girl once in a coma is now awake thanks to the pop star. ♪ ♪ ♪ [ male announcer ] go from being on the road to being on vacation. hilton honors. the guest loyalty program with over thirty-eight hundred hotels worldwide. >>> this is "today in the bay." >>> 6:41. sounds by pop singer adele don't just help people through breakups. apparently they can also save lives. ♪ >> that is a song that a british mother said brought her 7-year-old daughter out of a coma. two months after a brain hemorrhage, the mother tells the telegraph she started to sing the song to her daughter in her hosp

also into workly around the racetrack. minor crash, possible minor injuries near the treasure island off ramp. they should be able to get it off the freeway soon. if anybody is injured they have to keep cars there. more slowing into san francisco. >> still ahead a tv host no longer in jep did i. >> a live report. he >> 6:40. jeopardy host alex trebek could soon be back on tv after suffering a mild heart attack. he should fully recover in time for the 29th season of jeopardy. it starts taping next month. doctors in los angeles are continuing to run tests on the 71-year-old after he was admitted to the hospital over the weekend. this is the second heart attack trebek has suffered. >> a talent search continues as america's got talent shifts over to las vegas. that's for the process of whittling down the list of contestants gets under way for more than 100 acts as we strip to the strip. make or break time. contestants survived the initial auditions and will try to earn a spot in the top 48 and the live show that starts up next

ktvu claudine wong is driving her way to the racetrack right now. she is there. what can the fans expect? >> reporter: this is a huge weekend in sonoma and nascar fans. we will give you a look at the scene here at the sonoma raceway. there are the stands. they will be packed this weekend. about 100,000 people expected. you have food down that way. the winners circle here. this is save mart 350 so you have the save mart shopping cart there. this is actually the garage area that goes hot in about 7:30 this morning. this is where they bring all the cars in. it rolls through here. you can see all the trailers stacked up and all the crews come up. let me take you down to the track. of course that is where all the action happens. it's quiet now which is very unusual thing. it doesn't really last very long here. this is the track. this is the course that they will be tackling this week. the toyota save mart 350 measured kilometers the race is 218.9 miles or 110 laps around this course. 44 drivers coming to hit this course. this track goes hot at 8:30. you can see they ar

. >> fog rolled in so thick you couldn't even see the horse racetrack. >> about as much as i can report it's like a radio broadcast. >> the poor guy had no clue how to call the race. he couldn't see anything. after about 45 seconds in, the camera can finally pick up where the horses are. now that they're on the front stretch, you can see them. >> in fact they're into the home turn. >> this fog is thick as pea soup and horses that are usually racing are incredibly expensive. >> the horses don't really need to see where they're going. they have that instinct of go straight, turn left. >> but we only saw like three horses. do you think other horses thought heck, new york cio, i'm out there. >> or they're in a pileup after that first turn because they couldn't see the horsest butt in front of them. >> you can see who's in the lead but here you had to wait until the last few seconds. >> and even then if you're the owner, where are you standing so you can see it? >> still nothing to report. we can hear them. we're just about to be able to see them too. >>> our favorite angry friend, francis,

. >> suarez: i'll have another's career will end in the barn instead on the racetrack. j. paul reddam is the horse's owner. >> we're all a bit shocked, but we have to do what's best for the horse. and if he can't compete at the top level, you know, he's done enough. >> suarez: 34 years have passed since the last triple crown winner when 'affirmed' took home the prize in 1978. build and i'm joined by jay grinman of the daily racing form at belmont park. jay, has it ever happened that a triple crown favorite has been scratched so close to post time? >> no, it's unprecedented that you would have a horse going for the triple crown scratched on the eve of the race. there were two horses in the 1930s who had won the derby and preakness who ended up not being able to compete in th bmontmentut no, this set of circumstances would certainly be-- certainly be unprecedented. >> his trainer said he was gallopping great. his owner said he could have one. what were the risked involved in just letting i'll have forego tomorrow and fixing his ailment after the race was done? >> well, the ai