the coroner has determined that a combination of drugs and alcohol was the cause of death for thomas kinkadethe famed painter of light. 54-year-old kinkade was found dead in his home on april 6th. the coroner's report lists a combination of alcohol and valium as a cause of death. the report says he might have taken the drug ghb, sometimes used recreationally as an intoxicant. since ghb also occurs naturally the report was not conclusive. kinkade was known to have battled alcoholism in his later years. he also suffered from heart disease and hypertension. >>> the united nations is urging the united states to address a human rights issue, not overseas, but in south dakota. the famed landmark, mount rushmore which is carved with images of four presidents is on land considered sacred by several native american tribes. in 1868 the u.s. gave the tribes the rights to the land but congress took it back seven years later when gold was discovered. a u.n. investigator now recommends the land be restored to the sioux tribes. they rejected an offer of payment from the government in 1980, saying they woul

be a deadly combination, a valium and alcohol overdose to blame for the death of famed painter thomas kinkade. he was found dead in his home near los gatos last month. the coroner's report shows kinkade might have been taking the drug ghb. he did battle alcoholism during his later years and suffered from heart disease and hypertension. >>> time is running out for protesters to unoccupy land. occupy squatters have been camping on the site for two weeks. they say they're trying to protect it from development. berkeley says it needs the land to begin its june research project and is willing to negotiate with the protesters. but so far, the occupiers have ignored deadlines and ultimatums and are refusing to leave. san francisco teachers working overtime today out on that picket line. they'll be staging a protest at 5:00 outside san francisco unified school district offices on franklin street. the union unhappy over layoffs and district demands to cut $30 million from the salaries and benefits over the next two years. a strike authorization vote will be held later on this week. >>> this morning, p

. >>> a combination of drugs and alcohol took the life of thomas kinkade. the artist who lived in the south bay. that's the con kugs of the coroner. the 54-year-old kinkade was found dead in his home on april 6. the coroner's report lists alcohol and valium as the cause of death. he play have taken ghb, used as an intoxicant. since it also can occur naturally, it was not conclus e conclusive. kinkade suffered from heart disease and hyper extension. >>> a warning tonight after a sunday stroll took a violent turn. police in livermore on the lookout for a man who attacked a woman along the bike path. the man approached just after 2:00 in the afternoon near college avenue. he introduced himself as gabe and as they were talking the woman said suddenly the man pulled her clothes. grabbed her inappropriately. when she yelled, he took off. >>> refuse to go leave, protesters occupying farmland owned by uc berkeley have ignored a departure deadline. the university told them if they left the property in albany over the weekend the group could participate in future tal

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the original owner had his facepainted into an entryway mural and the house is decorated with thomas kinkadeh took public. they bought the home for less than $4 million. with silicon valley, a wash in ipo money, they want to sell for? >> $29 million. >> not necessarily in cash. after an investor bought a home for $100 million dollar. roush thought he would trade it for free facebook shares. >> i think facebook has a great model and would love to own a piece of it. we've gotten a couple of e-mails from people preliminarily. one individual had indicated that he has some facebook shares and was hoping and planning on actually after the ipo buying some real estate. the other person was inquiring about how many shares it would take. >> roush has put his offer online. it's not clear that using shares before an ipo would be legal under s.e.c. rules. roush hopes it is. he'd like to get in before facebook goes public. >> that's our preference. >> post with cash is fine. after the fact cash is good too. >> yeah. >> status update. willing to sell house for facebook ipo shares. takers -- >> put that on

. >> a county corner has determined that the death of thomas kinkade was accidental caused by alcohol and valium. he died on april 6th. he was 54. his brother said that he had battled alcohol problems for years and rel aps ed just prior to his death. he is said to be one of america's most collected artists selling more than 10 million pieces. >>> rick santorum is endorsing his rival mitt romney. he sent out e-mails telling his supporters. he reminded them act his differences with romney but said in his words that president obama must be defeated above all else. >>> in 15 minutes where the polls for next month's primary are open here in the bay area and the big change you will notice on your ballot. >> the 49ers are apparently ready to pay millions of dollars to the city of san francisco if the team moves to santa clara before the lease is up at candlestick. david stevenson reports on the terms of the upcoming split. >> reporter: for some san francisco 49er fans the team's departure is nothing short of betrayal. >> no disrespect to santa clara but they are the san francisco 49ers. >> r

. >> a county corner has determined that the death of thomas kinkade was accidental caused by alcohol and valium. he died on april 6th. he was 54. his brother said that he had battled alcohol problems for years and rel aps ed just prior to his death. he is said to be one of america's most collected artists selling more than 10 million pieces. >>> rick santorum is endorsing his rival mitt romney. he sent out e-mails telling his supporters. he reminded them act his differences with romney but said in his words that president obama must be defeated above all else. >>> in 15 minutes where the polls for next month's primary are open here in the bay area and the big change you will notice on your ballot. >> the 49ers are apparently ready to pay millions of dollars to the city of san francisco if the team moves to santa clara before the lease is up at candlestick. david stevenson reports on the terms of the upcoming split. >> reporter: for some san francisco 49er fans the team's departure is nothing short of betrayal. >> no disrespect to santa clara but they are the san francisco 49ers. >> r

a volume and alcohol overdose to blame for the death of thomas kinkade, 54-year-old kinkade was found dead in his home near los gatos last month. a coroner's report shows kinkade may have also taken the drug ghb. he battled alcoholism for years and recently had a lapse also suffered from heart disease and hypertension. >>> a key ruling could come today in a hearing on whether ross mirkarimi will be removed from office permanently. a judge is expected to decide whether mayor ed lee can use a video of mirkarimi's wife displaying a bruise on her arm to a neighbor earlier this year. the bruise led to domestic violence charges against mirkarimi and his guilty plea to false imprisonment charges. the mayor has accused mirkarimi of official misconduct and is making the case to force him out. >>> san mateo county trying to lock up a funding plan for the county jail. breaking ground this year on chemical way in redwood city regardless of state funding. this morning at 9:00, the county board of supervisors will hear a proposal to grant initial $20 million in construction funding for the $150 mil

now it looks like artist thomas kinkade died from an accidental overdose of alcohol and anti-anxietywas according to an autopsy report. kinkade produced scenes of country gardens and pastoral landscapes that captivated millions of his fans. the famous painter battled personal problems as well including filing for bankruptcy and a dui in 2012. the artist's brother said kinkade suffered a relapse just before his death. >>> and the man who wrote one of our favorite classics "where the wild things are" has died at the age of 83. maurice sendak illustrated 160 books in his career. his last book will be published next year. >>> while your home is plummeting in value, one house never seems to lose value. this 55,000 square foot mansion is worth a whopping $110 million according to real estate sites. we're talking about the white house. never too small or boring for that matter either. 132 rooms, 35 bathrooms, a bowling alley, and a movie theater. it's also one of the most expensive properties in america. and if that's out of your price range, how about the house that ruth built? babe ruth s

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