kron. 4 morning news at >> good morning and thanks for waking up with us. it's cold but not as chilly as yesterday and say and i'm james. we've got john with the exact numbers for us this we still have freeze and frost yes. still got the freeze and frost advisories but agree with daria. we're just a couple of degrees, less chilly and we'll take it. it makes a little bit of a difference right? we're looking out there and clear conditions this morning. you can see the golden gate bridge right here. no fog him, hey, importantly, no rain, either rough to another dry day. and we're going to stay that way today as well. >> our current temperatures are in the 30's for a lot of us. that is enough for those frost advisories closer to the bay in the coastline will freeze warnings for inland areas. all these continue through 09:00am this morning. current temps, yep, 30's and 40's again, hayward, san mateo as well as dublin livermore in concord. well down in the 30's. well, 40's for most of the rest of the bay area. now, one of the reasons it might

not feel quite as cold to winds are not as much of an issue. still a couple breezy spots, but nothing like yesterday and that is going make it feel a whole lot nicer. come the afternoon. skies are certainly nice and clear out there and eventually that's going to be something you can step outside and enjoy. once these temperatures do warm up. i've got more on your forecast. still ahead, rain. all right, john, thanks for that. well, it's an early thursday morning and no major delays out there. thankfully, 7 minute ride may show that fremont street exit. >> don't see any accidents on our bridges. our san mateo bridge about 12 minutes, 80 to 101. a richmond center fell commutes going take you a 7 minute drive to make that. and if you're taking the golden gate bridge right now, 37 to the tolls about 21 minutes. all james, back to you. thank you. reyna 501. and our top story now in north bay community is in shock morning. the deadly stabbing that happened in montgomery high school. police say 2 students were stabbed during a fight. >> in class, one ended up dying. the victim identified as 16 year-old jayden pn to

we've crop was will tran standing by live in santa rosa with the latest on the story. will. >> well, james, because of what happened, school administrators have canceled classes for today and for the rest of the week, we will zoom in just to show you what's going on. you can see the memorial. it is burning brightly in the dark and it continues to grow to remember that 16 year-old student who was stabbed on campus yesterday. let me show you video. this all happened at around 11 o'clock yesterday morning. according to police officers, 2.16, year-old students going to an art class. they were not students of that. our class. they were trying to confront a 15 year-old boy. investigators say that's when the 15 year-old boy and the other 2.16 year-olds they get into teachers and their aides try to break it up. but unfortunately, it resumed a short time after that. and then that's when according to police officers, the 15

year-old boy pulls out of 4 inch switchblade and stabs the 2 kids. the 2.16 year-olds they get to the nurse, the nurse, then they called the police department. they were rushed to the hospital. but because of the injuries to the 16 year-old boy, jayden, as you mention, james, he was stabbed according to investigators, at least 3 times in the chest. and the people you may know, doctors worked on him. they were not able to save his life. the campus was shut down. a lot of people in shock, of course, including the 16 year-old boy's family right? >> not expect to help my daughter go through this. how is she going to get through this? how do you hurt? very baby. i don't understand.

after the chaos school was locked down. they searched everywhere. james, daria, they had about 36 police officers combed this area, but it was a witness who told investigators that the 15 year-old boy fled campus and was arrested. >> off-campus, his name is not being released at this time because of course, he is a minor, but he will be charged with murder and attempted murder. the other 16 year-old boy who was stabbed. he was stabbed in his hands and we'll survive his injuries. but 16 year-old jayden piano, the anti he was stabbed several times in the chest and did not survive. thank you very much. well, school safety is now front and center, obviously in santa rosa after what happened, the city's police chief points out that there is not a school resource officer. >> at montgomery high or in any santa rosa city schools. now kron four's dan thorn has more on that side of the story. >> the memorial continues to grow here at montgomery high school following the violence

and it has intensified the debate over police officers being at santa rosa city schools. the school resource program was under scrutiny back in 2020 following the death of george floyd by june 2020, that program was paused and the school board president says they are not sure if a police officer would have made a difference in this stabbing. >> the deadly stabbing of a student draws police officers to montgomery high school in santa rosa. investigators say the killing happened during a fight among 3 students inside in our classroom. the police chief was pressed on the department's response just hours after the stabbing. i think it's really important understand that the santa rosa police department did not remove arose from the school campus. so i think that's very important. that was a decision made by the santa rosa school board. chief john cregan says he's advocated for the return of school resource officers. but there is not been won on santa rosa city school campuses since 2020, the board

voted to pause the sro program following the death of george floyd. i believe that there are other options besides law enforcement being on our campuses that contribute to safety. >> school board president stephanie, many areas says the call for sro's to return to schools has come to the forefront following wednesday's violence. gary was heartbroken by the killing of a 16 year-old at montgomery high, but maintains she is against police being it schools. i am not in favor of school resource officers on campus and the board has has stood pretty strong on on this decision of ours. january says the focus over the next few days is on the immediate need for students and staff to feel safe. returning to campus. the next steps will be coordinating a community forum on safety in santa rosa schools. >> the school superintendent also weighing in on safety at santa rosa city schools saying that there are no metal detectors on any of the campuses. >> she says that safety is

going to be an ongoing conversation as the community works to heal, reporting in santa rosa. dan thorn kron. 4 news. >> well, 506, is the time. another big developing story that we're following. the fact that a beloved san francisco radio host is still missing this morning. jeffrey vandergrift also known as jv hasn't been seen since last week. his wife says she got information suggest he may not be coming back kron four's. michael thomas is following the story for us up in the newsroom. michael. hey, good morning, everyone. you know, tomorrow marks one week that the popular and beloved radio host known as gb has been missing. >> this update has left the community heartbroken and that includes us here at kron four's. many of our viewers know he had a second hearing was part of our morning show at one point. >> 9.46, let's go wild. 94 9 where jv is talking what? what's hot on the radio show by daria. we're talking about. >> you know and wild 94.9 radio host jv has been missing

since last friday. he was last seen leaving his home on the 200 block of king street around 10:00pm the night before he's still considered missing by san francisco police. but just hours ago, his wife, natasha yi posted to instagram with an update saying she doesn't believe he will be coming back. take a look. he says that javed says, quote, jb and i have always considered this community part of our family. so i want to let you know that personal information has recently been discovered. that leads us to believe jv will not be coming back. i tell you this with incredible pain and sadness in my heart, goes on to say that there is no foul play suspected in his disappearance and the details will be capped with an immediate family at this time. she also went on to thank the san francisco police for its efforts and asked the community for forgiveness for her silence. has her heart is broken. anyone with information is asked to call san francisco police say did reach out to them this morning to see if they had any updates on their and they have not heard back as we get more information, we'll continue to

keep you michael thomas reporting in the newsroom. i send it back to thank michael and you know, we feel so badly about this and we haven't seen him for years. this >> was a segment we used to do years ago and it so much fun. was really, really fun and funny guy and helping thank you, michael 509, right now in the east bay, one person is dead and another injured in a shooting that happened in oakland's fruitvale district was around 11 o'clock in the morning yesterday on international boulevard near the fruitvale bart station. police got there. they found 2 people who had been shot. they took them both to the hospital where one died. we don't have details yet on what happened. murder charges have now been filed for the mass shooting that happened at an oakland gas station on january. 23rd. there was a big group of people filming a music video when gunfire broke out in the spot. the see here at this gas station, 18 year-old mario navarro ended up dying after being shot and 7 others were

hurt. police say 21 year-old bryan crews of san leandro was arrested last month in connection with navarro is death. and he's being held now without bail to santa rita. jail is expected to enter a plea next month. >> social media trend targeting cars made by 2 specific companies has led now to a spike in car thefts across the country. and now one east bay cities warning people about this rising trend. berkeley police say they've seen 3 times. the number of key is and i stolen since this trend started. the challenge shows people targeting older model cars that don't have an engine immobilizer installed, which is a common theft prevention device built into the engines control unit. it makes it hard to start the car unless the correct key is used. now the cars targeted are some older model. key is and eyes that use a physical key since they don't have the mobilize or byron white with the berkeley police department says that thieves are exploiting this weakness. >> essentially criminals are taking advantage vulnerability

and the mechanics of the south where these vehicles noticed this going from. deaths in november. jumping to 33 and december of last year. and the trend continues. trend has continued since that point. >> well, as has become apparently a nationwide issue getting so bad that some insurance companies are refusing to offer coverage for these cars in certain markets, according to the national highway traffic safety administration, keough and i have started offering software upgrades to owners free of charge in hopes that that will fix the problem. you can check in with your local dealership to see if your car qualifies. >> time now is 5.11 and still ahead on the kron 4 morning news. the cdc is tracking more cases of she gala. we're going to tell you how it spreads, what it is and how you can protect yourself. and a major drug company announces they're lowering prices for insulin. we'll tell you how lawmakers feel about this move in a live

report from dc. >> and we do have clear skies this morning. a really easy drive to work as far as mother nature goes, just getting to the car. sugar a little bit on the way there 50's later on today. under all that sun. your forecast ahead and we want to certainly get you to where you need to be safely. so we're keeping a close eye on those drive time

>> 5.14, is the time governor gavin newsom declared a state

of emergency for areas most impacted by these recent winter storms. and this includes sonoma, nevada, amador sierra and tulare counties along with 8 other counties. the governor also activated the state of operation center to bring state support to county late emergency response efforts. this all comes after a group of congressman from california called on the governor to issue the declaration, including kevin kiley, doug limon law lamalfa and tom mcclintock >> take a look at this. the lick observatory on mount hamilton still covered in snow. the staff says they're also without power stopped the road to the observatory is closed as well. caltrans is working trying to clear up the road. but you know, when it's this cold, the snow sticks it that way. yeah. and then it's still up there on mount diablo. i caught a glimpse of it yesterday and i know john's been. >> keeping an eye on the weather going for. i know we have some stormy weather on tap for the weekend is also going to continue bringing snow for the higher pictures that i going to add a few more

so building snowpack right here in the bay area. what about that as sierra nevada, thankfully open to back up today after what with took a little bit of time to get those roadways like 80 and highway 50 cleared out yesterday. bay area. we enjoyed already a really nice and clear day yesterday and we've got another one ahead of us golden gate bridge, no fog and no rainfall. this morning. but we are back down to the 30's much as we were yesterday. so another really frigid start just make sure that you're layered up and ready for that cool field. livermore and conquered sitting at 34 right now. same for you in santa rosa. most of us staying above freezing at the moment, but likely some frost on your windows out there as you're venturing out. does the frost advisories and light blue closer to the coast in the bayshore in those freeze warnings further inland up until 09:00am skies clear for the bay and now clearing out for southern california and the sierra. so why your roads are much improved today in these areas compared to yesterday when they were still dealing with that rain and snow. now we do have a high

pressure ridge center to the south of us. this is just enough to a kid to continue to keep us dry both today and into tomorrow. but we are going to be seeing a resurgence of rain. snow and colder weather come the weekend. so it's just a reminder to enjoy today and tomorrow's weather as much as you can before that cooler reekend, both today and friday. looking really nice and clear. we are going to see calmer winds today, which is go to the cherry on top of all that sunshine that we've got the weekend ahead will bring the return of multiple feet of snow to the sierra. it's one to 5 feet depending on elevation between saturday and monday. this is a lot lighter than what we had earlier this week. but it's still enough for a winter storm. watch to be taking effect starting on saturday morning. as for temperatures, it's mid 50's for most of the bay area. daly get up to 54 degrees today. burlingame, up to 56 peninsula. mostly continuing those mid to upper 50's with mountain view at 58 and into the south bay. san jose just shy of 60 degrees east bay

shoreline looking nice and mild hayward, oakland, up to richmond. it's all 57 for you in the north bay. actually among or warmer spots with santa rosa getting up to 60 degrees today are only spot hitting 60 tomorrow. temperatures will be very much similar to today. skies nice and clear yet again today and tomorrow. the days to take care of anything you need to get done outdoors because the weekend we cool back down and see those skies clouding back up rain back in the forecast and showers will stay with us off and on through next week. all right, john, thank you for that. well, if you're hopping on barn and you are taking the berryessa line. >> there is a 20 minute delay because of an equipment problem in all directions. but that's just between. they fear in castro valley. so if you're hopping on there between those 2 areas, there is a 20 minute delay because of some equipment issues. but our highways and bridges looking good this morning. it's still really early. 8 minutes mace to that fremont street exit or san matteo bridge about 12 minutes. 80 to 101. let's

start in some of our highways still in the green at the limit. 27 minute. 85 up towards menlo park to 82. 37. you're moving pretty nicely. there. silly intial down towards to 37. about 20 minutes 6.80, 5.80, traveling through. hey, we're not seen major issues or delays. the kraken out towards the maze about 15 minutes darya. james, back to you. thanks. a lot of rain. it's 5.19, and people eligible for food stamps who are getting extra cash payments to buy groceries are no longer going to get. >> that extra money. it was part of the pandemic policy that just expired yesterday. recipients are about to lose out. this means on about $170 a month, which is extra money they've been getting. some people could now be getting the base minimum of $23 a month. with the end of the extra benefit, local food banks are preparing for more people to come in needing food. >> that's not a great solution. you know, at the

same time that these benefits are declining, we're seeing federal support. we're seeing a lot of our fundraising declining because people either think the crisis is over or they may be struggling themselves with layoffs, that sort of thing. so, you know, the timing of decreasing benefits is really, really challenging for us. >> also, the cost of food is more expensive, as you've noticed because of inflation. second harvest, silicon valley food bank in san jose serves about 460,000 people a month. >> and they are in no did need. they are in need of donations. >> and volunteers. so anything you can do. you know that help. it is 5.20. >> turning attention to national news with major drugmakers slashing insulin prices in an effort to make the lifesaving drug more affordable for everybody. this is great news for a lot of diabetics. our dc correspondent reshad hudson is live with the details. good morning. shot. good morning,

darren james insulin companies have faced pressure from lawmakers about lowering the cost of that life saving medication. >> and now president biden is calling on other companies to lower their prices. eli lilly announced wednesday its new pricing for insulin capping out of pocket costs at $35 a month largest manufacturer united states of america. >> i agreed to do just that. while speaking at an event for house democrats wednesday evening, president biden praised the move and called on others to do the same ever. the company making insulin is going to have to lower their prices. the 35 because they can't compete. the american diabetes association says 37 million americans have diabetes and 8 million require insulin. virginia democratic tim kaine calls it a smart play by the drug maker. wayne gretzky says don't skate where the puck is skate where the puck going. >> and eli lilly has decided

they're going to skate where the puck is going. and missouri republican senator josh hawley criticized escalating costs. >> but it done this years ago, they didn't do it because they were forced to do it because they like making all of those profits off of the backs of people who are desperate for insulin have to have it literally in order to live. >> and the company ceo says this is a result of conversations between the company and lawmakers about the company's price of their medication reporting in washington, reshad hudson, back to you. all right. thank you, sean. it is 5.22. we're going to take a break here. coming up, though, on the kron 4 morning news. a college in livermore is trying to deter thieves from stealing catalytic converters. >> tell you how and how they help drivers if the parts are help drivers if the parts are stolen. music (i swear)

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the south bay, santa clara county supervisors now calling to continue the county's covid-19 vaccination program after it was closed down. so the county closed its 3 mass vaccination and testing sites over the last weekend at free vaccines to people regardless of their insurance coverage or if they were able to pay. it was a lifesaver during the pandemic supervisor, joe submit ian says that the county should view the covid program like the seasonal flu vaccine program and continue making it available for residents and those vulnerable supervisors are hoping to meet with county officials to discuss the possibility of continuing that vaccine program. as of yesterday, a

little over 88% of residents in the county have completed their initial vaccination series. >> time now is 5.25. and today car owners are welcome to stop free action and catch catalytic converter event that's happening in livermore. department, the automotive department over alaska. see this college is teaming up with the police to make these devices easier. get them on your car and then it will track your catalytic converter stolen. >> on with high heat resistant paint, typical catalytic converter off of a vehicle here. you'll notice we've got the livermore police department badge spray painted on with high heat resistant paint and then we engraved the license plate number of the vehicle on the catalan cover. so it can be identified. >> the event starts this morning at 8 and it runs until 4 in the afternoon. if you're interested, you can just show up at the automotive department on loop road behind building 800. 5.26. right now. and coming up next on the kron 4 morning news. elizabeth

holmes is trying to postpone her prison sentence. >> we'll tell you why. a legal expert believes that she's not going to be able to convince the u.s. attorney's office to grant request. and a live look at the cold temperatures today, which is i mean, nothing when you compared to yesterday, but still feel chilly.

>> it's 5.29, and it's not as cold as yesterday. so there's

a >> when you hang your hat on, but it's still cold enough that we've got frost advisories and whatnot in effect. we've got john in the weather center to it. walk us through our thursday forecast a john? yeah, i think the biggest difference for me is it's not as windy as yesterday. that wind was brutal at times. so that is going to definitely make a difference. and it all adds up to a more comfortable feel today. >> which just means get out there. enjoy it because this weekend it's cool and wet again. this is where we're sitting this morning. we are under clear skies and dry conditions. importantly, you should have an easy commute to work as least as far as what mother nature has given us at the bay shore and at the coastline. we are back to frost advisories. same for inland areas. just those freeze warnings. these continue through 09:00am. we're staying above freezing for most areas. it's 30's to 40's for current numbers. san mateo hayward, as well as dublin conquered in livermore down in the 30's, but above freezing calistoga. you're right at 32 degrees right now while santa rosa at 34 san francisco and oakland hanging on to the 40's at this point

yesterday, each of these cities, we're at 39. so that is a difference. and in the direction we'd like to see it. now, winds are a lot calmer. so dads adding up to a just a little bit less of a frigid feel this morning. skies are clear and dry today and that's the way we're going to stay all day long. so definitely a good one to get outside and no rain to get out there a little bit yesterday your hike. you're talking about how muggy it was. that's what you got to think careful k if you are traveling or >> doing some things, it's not quite dry just yet to take your time. >> about a 40 minute ride into the city this morning maze to that fremont street exit your san mateo bridge about 12 to 101, no major delays or issues there still pretty early richmond center fell bridge. 7 minutes tolls to 101 that golden gate bridge about an 18 minute ride. and if you are going to take bart, there's a 20 minute delay, but in a small portion of the line. so on the various alive, right between bay fear in hayward. so if you're stopping by there, there's going to be a delay. once you're taking bart from that area. so factor that

into your morning, right? because of equipment issues darya. james, back to you. thanks a lot. ryan is 5.31. and for your health this morning, the cdc is warning people about the spread of a bacteria called shigella. it causes stomach problem. it does. and we actually talked with infectious disease expert about this bacteria. >> and how it's becoming resistant to antibiotics. we have kron four's rob nesbitt with the story. >> shigella infections are not new in our most common among young children. but the cdc says last year about 5% of infections were strong enough to resist treatment. doctor peter chin hong from ucsf says the concern is that the resistance will continue to trend upward going from 0. >> and 2015, 2.4% in 2019 and during the pandemic and then lost all of us. and it's 5% of cases where. no drugs that's kind of frightening to me. the symptoms of shigella include diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramps. doctor chin-hong says about 40% of people who get it have to be hospitalized.

>> but that most get better on their own. the cdc has seen an increase of spread among and bisexual men as well as others ms less people >> immune compromised individuals and international travelers. doctor chin-hong understands the frustrations of these groups after going through the covid pandemic, an increase of m-pox infections last summer and now she gala. he says it's important for anyone with symptoms to contact their doctor and get tested early. it should i >> clinicians now know that if the individual is sick enough to be treated. >> that we may need to work with the cdc and and bring out some alton there by the won, said to be doing commonly use, according to the cdc, should tell is usually spread when infected fecal matter, enters the nose or mouth. it's why the simplest way to prevent infection is to practice in the hygiene habits that were preached during the pandemic. washing hands has made a comeback >> and i think should go as one of these places where it can also be helpful in san

francisco. rob nesbitt kron. 4 news. >> it's 5.33. and the u.s. could soon have its first rsv vaccine for older people. the first vaccine of its kind in the whole world. in a close vote. an advisory panel to the fda recommended the agency approve a vaccine developed by pfizer. for those who are 60 and older. pfizer says its single dose reduces the risk of illness from rsv by as much as 86%. the next step is for the fda to give approval the that could take several months. the agency usually follows the advisory committee's recommendations. >> well, the man accused of beheading his girlfriend with a sword has pleaded not guilty. jose, when data is charged with murdering his ex-girlfriend identified as 27 year-old karina castro, it happened back in september right in front of castro's home in san carlos. police say they've been arguing about the custody of their one year-old child. prosecutors say he attacked capture with a samurai sword. yesterday the court decided that the case will move forward to trial.

during the hearing. his defense attorneys implied they might argue self-defense. the next court appearance is set for march 23rd. >> it's 5.34 and disgraced theranos ceo elizabeth holmes is continuing her fight to try to stay out of prison. and a new court filing. she argues her prison sentence should be delayed because she just had a baby. it's latest effort to avoid going to prison for 11 years. attorney steve clarke says prosecutors want to show that there is not separate justice system for her. >> the u.s. attorney's office patients is growing very thin with elizabeth holmes. message is going to be set here that if you are convicted, you start your time. just like everybody else. and i think they want to send a message to ms holmes into the community at large that the justice system is working fairly for everyone. >> holmes is going to find out if she's going to have to

start that prison sentence at a hearing next month. >> well, happening right now, police in redwood city are looking for a missing 58 year-old man. they say that brian bridges went missing yesterday at 04:30pm, on hopkins avenue. he's described as a white male 6 feet, 2 inches tall. weighs about 2.65. he was last seen wearing reading glasses, a red jacket and blue jeans. they say he is at risk due to a health condition. if you recognize him, you know, areas police let police know. >> it's 5.36. and oakland mayor sheng tao says it's going to take a few more weeks for the city to fully recover from its ransomware attack. that was first reported last month. that attack brought down several city services, including the 3, 1, one phone system parking citations and business tax licenses. the mayor says that her team is working around the clock to fix the remaining problems and try and get all that stuff back up and running. >> meantime, fees are going to be waived for businesses that can't pay their taxes. a

ransomware attack happens when somebody encrypt files and then demanding ransom to make them accessible again. we asked mayor tao why it's taking so long for the city to recover. >> it is a pretty long time. you know, it's it's one of those things where we are. you know, it's unfortunate that the previous administration to make the investments into the it department. but under this administration, we will be making those something like this never happens every saying is in regards to resources in ensuring that we make those investments. >> it's still not clear how much money the hackers were demanding. >> we'll take a break at 5.37. still ahead on the kron 4 morning news, california lawmakers are trying to passed different bills that was supposed to help people experiencing homelessness and mental illness will explain why they might work or how they would work. >> and another sunny day today, we are staying on the cool side. so i keep those jackets with you. but those mid to upper 50's are going to feel pretty good. calmer winds a little bit warmer. enjoy it

this weekend. we're cooling back down, seeing more rain. all right. get the roads this morning. just make sure you give yourself some extra time because it never hurts to do that. here. tracking that thursd

>> 5.40, is the time and for the past couple of weeks, warriors superstar steph curry has had a little extra time on his while she was recovering from that injured left leg. and what better time then to give to a bunch of kids an experience that they will never forget. >> through off with the way came in the sky, that's the best way to surprise them. that's what he because he had a gift. >> larry, the jersey customization expert. and that's what his persona was when he came in and gave a shopping experience for the kids at east oakland's black cultural zone. that's pretty cool. and i got about what, $250 in gift cards to spend. >> at the warriors team store and make the experience even more meaningful for the kids. staff surprise them at the event to shop and play games

with them and everything else. so that's kind of cool. >> i like it suspected that why they would think it was him. i mean, he really did that. did look like it at it's a pretty smart are going. take a break. it is coming up at 5. 52 5.42. >> we're keeping an eye on those temperatures. i see a 42 in san jose and that's warm by comparison. look, fremont 34 santa rosa same for you. back with more in a minute. when you see wendy's square hamburger, you know you're getting the best. guess who else knows that. reggie miller. i've got hot burgers coming up. heard ya. hamburgers willie, hamburgers! -hamburgers. -nope. oh ok. when you want a hamburger worth celebrating... square's the beef!

>> it's 5.44. and an avalanche hit a 3 story apartment building in placer county. and tuesday night is looking at avalanche was 200 yards wide and 25 feet deep. and thankfully nobody was hurt. and everybody inside was able to get out. and deputies also evacuated other nearby areas because of the risk of more avalanches. she said stuff that was snow on the roof. but that's the avalanche snow that came down on top of the building. >> all right. also happening right now, interstate 80 over donner summit as john mentioned a moment ago, is back open in both directions. the interstate, of course, shut down for second time this week because of the white out conditions. so they had quite a job to clear all those roads. and here's an example of what some of them look like. the wind caused a lot of accidents. it was really hard for people to see and get around. they say chain controls are still in effect and the highway is open. the passenger vehicles and the central big rigs. but obviously the still

discouraging people heading up because we got more snow on the way for the weekend. >> it looks like a you know, the it looked like tube of snow and you're going to travel through it out, which you can't. let's see if the conditions are going to get any better job. you know what drought conditions have gotten lot better. we saw some major improvements over the past week after so much snowfall. the feet up on feet up there. and of course, all the rainfall here in the bay area. so this was around 3 weeks ago across the region. you can see most of the state was still under moderate to severe drought conditions made some progress in the past couple of weeks. but look at our latest drought monitor. update. >> and we are looking at that hopefully a pop up here in a second. it literally just dropped. so i'm gonna make sure you can see it right now. we are seeing the latest drought monitor. here we go. come on. it's got to load up. there we go, ok? so we are seeing abnormally dry conditions popping back up for areas right along the coastline. and this is definitely an improvement from

where we have been. again, this drought monitor still updating our graphics, but we're going to to your next weather hit 30's and 40's for your current temperatures. dublin conquered livermore in the mid 30's right now, oakland and alameda at 45 degrees. currently petaluma at 39. so we're making improvements with the drought. hasn't necessarily made for the most enjoyable of weather even in this break from the rain. we're just downright cold now. so just don't forget to be layered up as you're getting outside. frost advisories closer to the bay and the coastline. well, freeze warnings further inland up until 09:00am this morning skies crystal clear dry today and after yesterday's snowfall in the sierra that not only had 80 closed up to donner summit. i-5 close down on the grapevine. those routes are reopened and the weather there has caught up to us now clearing out as well. now we are temporarily in the midst of a resurgence of high pressure, which is just enough to keep storm track sent to the north of us as we make our way through the remainder of

the forecast today into tomorrow, skies will stay nice and clear and dry, most importantly. so these are certainly days to capitalize on because the weekend it's about to get a little bit wet all over again. now, as far as our temperatures go today, we will eventually reach the mid to upper 50's. santa rosa are one spot actually getting up to 60 degrees, which will feel pretty nice. as for next 7 days, temperatures do cool down into the weekend as we see some upper 40's to low 50's returning and the rainfall along with that saturday and sunday when off and on showers into next week. rain. all right, john, thank you that. will another update from so there's no green line service between and north san jose. in daly city. so if you are taking that, you usually take the green line. they say no service between those 2 areas. okay. our bridges and our highways. it's going to try check on those 18 minutes for you traveling into the city maze to that fremont street exit. >> no major delays or accidents across our bridges. that's good news for this

early commute. 12 minute drive a 80 to 101. as you're traveling across towards the peninsula about 33 minutes up 1, 0, 1, 85 to menlo park. so traffic starting to build just a little bit. there. 2, 80 82 still nice and light and 17 you can get through. there are no closures there. well, shelley angelo towards milpitas is to 37 about 24 minutes 6, a deuce tunnel. traffic's picking up a little bit there. crockett down towards the maze about an 18 minute ride and highway 4 antioch into congress to 42. it's going to take you about 21 minutes darya. james, back to you. >> thanks, rain. it's 5.49. and san francisco. mayor london breed claims that public safety is a top priority. but one local restaurant owner says that's not the case. kron four's gayle ong talk to that owner who says that he's fed up with his business being targeted by thieves. >> read mayor's safety light. what it?

>> david lee is referring to san francisco mayor london breed's post on medium about public safety leone's top korea on bush street in san francisco on monday around 04:00am. thieves broke into his business through a window surveillance video capturing it all. >> they broke in. so to 300 that's not the some >> they still might have. that's lee says the crimes have gone worse and he noticed other restaurants and cafes have boarded up their shops in the neighborhood. >> so when he saw the mayor's post, he replied to the mayor on social media saying, quote, near read what is happening to our city when other residents going to be protected. my car windows have been shattered multiple times in my restaurant got broken into today. there was absolutely no protection for us in this lawless city. in a statement to kron 4, a spokesperson from the mayor's office wrote in part addressing public safety is top priority for mayor breed and a vital part of the city's economic recovery. she understands people are fed up in shares their frustrations,

which is why the city's new budget increase public safety investments to build 200 vacant police officer positions. the statement went on to say mayor breed is partnering with the district attorney who is taking a more aggressive stance on public safety, including holding repeat offenders accountable, targeting in addressing the the mayor's spokesperson also says the office of small business contacted lead to offer support. we confirms he got the call. >> grants and all very thankful for that's not why didn't i just don't want to be the voice, although not restaurants has been broken we need help. we need what action we need. >> security lee says the crimes are also threatening the status of his insurance, even file claim with insurance. >> they to about this. you might not picked up next time. comes around. you're going to drop you because? you know

your shop had these incidents and they're going to look somewhere lee is a bay area native and has lived in san francisco for the past 12 years. >> he says he is grateful for his restaurant but hopes to see better days in the day. when i close my shop. i don't want. >> i want you know, and i don't want it. that be something the point about in san francisco. gayle ong kron. 4 news. >> well, at the state capitol, we've got lawmakers from both parties supporting a package of behavioral health bills. one of those bills in extreme cases would allow people deemed mentally ill and living on the streets to be held in treated against their will. >> these are people who are in dire need of care right now in our communities. you continue to deteriorate to a point where you can't provide care for yourself. >> yeah. the package of bills also includes a proposal to create an online database of available bed space in psychiatric and other care facilities. supporters say that a database like that

would ensure providers could quickly find a place available for immediate treatment. and while some critics have said the package of bills would take away freedoms for those on the streets, republicans and democrats at the capitol say that the legislation is necessary. >> it's 5.52. and coming up, we've got more on the cold weather that's going to hit in the face. when you leave the

>> all right. we're back at 5.55. and a spectacular sight in the night sky. these are

not to eyes shining out of the dark. now looks like they're actually venus is on the right jupiter's off on the left 400 million miles away. they're set to pass one another for what's being called a celestial kits star cross. they'll pass each other by. they called a conjunction that's the official term. and either way it's got a lot of people excited. that's pretty cool. it just shows you how big it may be to so much closer then jupiter. yeah. but and troopers so much larger that they'll come same size that they're going to get closer than closer to each other. i mean, actually or actually k s are going to just for second. pretty cool. >> 5.56 right now, connie of the next hour. >> a new video trend is making its trendy to steal and hyundai's in particular. so if you have those cars and even if you don't what the heck is going on, we'll see police have to say about.

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the kron. 4 morning news at 6. >> it's another cold once again ready. daria and i'm james, thank you for joining us here on the kron. 4 morning news. yeah, big stories to get to. obviously the cold temperatures, the big one that's impacting all of us. another round of freeze and frost warnings as temperatures drop into the 30's. so we'll delve deeper. >> and a memorial is growing outside a high school in the north bay. there was a knife fight in a class that turned deadly. and of course, following the latest with beloved san francisco radio host, his wife now saying her husband most likely won't be coming home following his disappearance. so we'll keep you updated. all right. the first thing we want to do is check the weather is let's go the weather center and get the details. good morning to another beautiful but cold morning out there. we're repeating a lot of things that we had yesterday. the clear, dry skies. we've got more of that. another cold morning. yeah, we've got more of that. but we are taking away some of that wind. so that's going to help him to feel a little bit better. your view outside from the east bay hills right now looking nice and clear about to be a little bit brighter were in one of the coldest times of day just