Coast. Cities. Shut down by the blizzard. From dc to philadelphia and new york city. Are beginning to show signs of life. Mayor bill de blasio, new york thank god we have a warmer day. A little sunshine earlier that will help melting off some of the snow. But still, you got to exercise caution. But officials are pleading for patience. With many secondary streets. Still impassable. Just really bad. Really, really bad. Ive never seen it like this before in a long, long time. And with many cars still buried. Officials warn. The danger isnt over yet. The stormrelated death toll. More than 30. Including a 78yearold woman in new jersey. Who according to officials was too afraid to drive home in the snow on friday. Found dead in her car this morning. This time lapse video from virginia shows just what millions throughout much of the east are up against. Digging out and cleaning up from the historic storm that dumped feet of snow. Washington, dc we knew that we would have 24 inches of snow in the district and very cold temperatures throughout the week. Uh, several days of cleanup ahead of us. Airports are also scrambling. Clearing out and trying to make up for more than 12 thousand Flights Canceled over the weekend. This as crews along the jersey shore are using heavy equipment. Rebuilding the sand wall to protect homes. Here in new york. Officials are getting creative trying to clear out all this snow. Now offering to pay new yorkers to shovel. 13. 50 an hour. Elizabeth hur, abc news, ny. Storm has affected travel at the renotahoe international. Officials from the to cancel a few of its new york bound flights due to the storm. But since Weather Technology is improving, the airline is able to contact passengers ahead of time. Brian kulpin, renotahoe international airport, jetblue was impacted but they their passengers know. We knew two days in advance that they were going to cancel on friday and on saturday. Coming up on kolo 8 news now at five, paul harris will be live at renotahoe international to give you the latest information on travel conditions. Plus interviews with people who have been affected by the delay. Pine middle School Students and staff were finally able to return to school today. After a burst water pipe forced the school to shut down for repairs. The students and staff were off for five weeks total. School Officials SayAsbestos Abatement made the repairs even more complicated. The Washoe CountySchool District has spent more than a Million Dollars repairing the school. Classes will start 15 minutes early everyday until spring break to help make up for that lost class time. The sprint to the Iowa Caucuses is on. We are just one week away from the first votes in the race for the white house. Just a week after the Iowa Caucuses. Is the New Hampshire caucuses. The candidates are between both states. In iowa, recent polls have trump leading ted cruz. And Bernie Sanders ahead of hillary clinton. Theres the possibility of more trouble for clinton. Her friend and billionaire Michael Bloomberg is considering an independent run. Hell decide after super tuesday in march. If it appears there will be a sanders general election matchup against trump or cruz. Meanwhile, the republicans are are targeting trump. And some of his recent remarks. I could stand in the middle of 5th avenue and shoot voters. I dont know if thats true or not, but its Pretty Amazing to say it, isnt it . The endorsements are rolling in for the candidates. Today, former Texas Governor and gop candidate rick perry endorsed his fellow texan ted cruz. We are just a month away from the nevada caucuses, which is bringing gop hopeful jeb bush back to the silver state. Jeb bush is taking his message to elko later this month. Rally tomorrow afternoon at the northeastern nevada museum. Bush is trying to rally support a month before nevada republicans choose their partys nominee. The rally is open to the public, but you are asked to rsvp. We have link for you to do that on kolotvdot com. Three inmates escaped from a california prison. And they are considered armed and dangerous. The latest in the manhunt. More people are turning to alternative forms of medicine. But the bad news, its often not covered by insurance. So is the price worth the benefit . Youre watching kolo 8 news now at 4 30 with sarah johns and weather with meteorologist Jeff Thompson this is kolo 8 news now at complementary medicine is something a growing number of americans swear by. And they seem to be putting their money where their aches and pains are. With more, heres karla barguiarena. Acupuncture, chiropractic therapy and massage . Effective or not and theres little Scientific Evidence a growing number of americans are seeking out these therapies. Cdc researchers finding that in 2012, more than 8 percent of americans reported using a chiropractor, nearly 7 percent said they looked to massage therapy, and about 2 percent trying acupuncture. The popularity of all three up, compared to ten years prior. But perhaps the Biggest Surprise . Most people using any of these alternative therapies are willing to pay out of pocket , since insurance doesnt usually pick up the bill and when it does, it is usually only partially covered. Are these treatments worth the money, covered or not . Theres still not much strong science. The best approach, of course, is to talk with your doctor to see if a complementary therapy is safe for you. If you get a green light try it, and see if its worth get a green light try it, and see if its worth handing over your cash. A new report released today says 41million kids younger than five are now obese or overweight worldwide. And the rate could rise. To put that in perspective, in 1990 the rate was 31 million. The commission on ending Childhood Obesity is an independent panel commissioned by the world health organization. It says the Childhood Obesity rate could continue to rise globally unless governments, educators, food marketers and agri business do more. The panel also calls for effective taxation on sugar sweetened beverages and for schools to change polices to foster good diet and more physical a recall is in effect for various brands of packaged salad that could be linked to a deadly listeria outbreak. The cdc says twelve people were hospitalized in six states. One patient died from the listeria infection. Officials say all the patients ate packaged salads that came from a dole Processing Plant in springfield, ohio. The salads were sold under the brand names. Dole, fresh selections, simple truth, marketside, the little salad bar, and president s choice. The manhunt is on for three inmates who escaped from a jail in santa ana, california. Officers say the three men are armed and dangerous. Authorities just held a news conference. Christina salvo tells us what they had to say they had to say. This morning the priority remains catching these men, after that a more intense investigation will begin into how they escaped. These are pictures of the steel screen the inmates cut oclock friday morning. From there the sheriffs dept says they escaped through a plumbing tunnel to the roof, where they rappelled down using bedsheets. It wasnt until 16 hours later that authorities discovered they were missing. Right now the sheriffs dept says there is no indication any of the men have fled the country. They believe they are still somewhere within southern california. And they are especially appealing to the Vietnamese Community where lt. Jeff hallock, orange co. Vietnamese community where lt. Jeff hallock, orange co. Sheriffs dept. time will tell you. Yesterday the family of one of the escapees spoke exclusively to our greg lee making this plea to their son and brother, jonathan tieu. Tiffany tieu, inmates sister Mount Rose Ski resort is up for sale. There are now many questions about what the future holds for the resort and how it will affect locals. And after neighbors complained about a group of kids, simply playing. Those kids got a big surprise. So what kind of weather can we expect tomorrow, and into the rest of the week . We will have a closer look at our forecast. And what you can expect in the days to come. Right after the break. For news while youre on the go, listen to our newscast partner, apparently people turned to technology while stuck in that east coast blizzard this weekend. The dating app happn reported a jump in use during saturdays big snowstorm. According to the app, 139percent from the prior weekend. Likes were also up 66percent. Happn is a dating app which matches you with people whove crossed your path. High pressure will control our weather for most of this work week, bringing quiet conditions, with chilly mornings, mild afternoons, and occasional clouds. Another storm series will start to push into the region from the pacific on friday. Mountain rain and snow, and valley wind and rain will begin by late friday, followed by a wet weekend. Timing, track, and intensity with these storms are still uncertain. Stay tuned for the latest information as details come into focus in the next few days, but factor potential travel impacts into your plans for the weekend. Jeff tonight mostly clear, with a low around 28. South wind around 5 mph. Tuesday mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Tuesday night partly cloudy, with a low around 31. South wednesday partly sunny, with a high near 53. Calm wind. Wednesday night partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Thursday partly sunny, with a high near 56. Thursday night mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Friday a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Friday night a chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 40. Saturday rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 50. Saturday night a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Sunday a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. High pressure will control our weather for most of this work week, bringing quiet conditions, with chilly mornings, mild afternoons, and occasional clouds. Another storm series will start to push into the region from the pacific on friday. Mountain rain and snow, and valley wind and rain will begin by late friday, followed by a wet weekend. Timing, track, and intensity with these storms are still uncertain. Stay tuned for come into focus in the next few days, but factor potential travel impacts into your plans for the weekend. Jeff tonight mostly clear, with a low around 28. South wind around 5 mph. Tuesday mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Tuesday night partly cloudy, with a low around 31. South wind around 5 mph. Wednesday partly sunny, with a high near 53. Calm wind. Wednesday night partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Thursday partly sunny, with a high near 56. Thursday night mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Friday a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Friday night a chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 40. Saturday rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 50. Saturday night a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Sunday a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. If you have a few million extra dollars lying around, why not buy a ski resort . Mount rose ski tahoe is for sale. While the announcement was made this weekend, an exact asking price has not been announced. But the 95yearold majority owner says. Its time to unload the property. Were told. Skiers and snowboarders this season. Wont see any changes as a result of the property being for sale. Rose, the staff, the management team. We have a great product, a great team who are running the resort, and the conditions are just phenomenal. So i think anybody coming up wont see any change, they are just going to have a great time. The mount rose side of the mountain is privately held land. And would be included in the sale. The rest of the mountain would be transferred under a Forest Service lease. At this time. No interested buyers have been announced. A Florida Police officer was called in for a noise complaint. To a group of kids playing basketball in the street. Instead of reprimanding the group of kids he joined their basketball game. His dashcam video of the street ball game was viewed more than 15milliontimes on social media. And gained the hashtag hoops not crime. It also caught the attention of another very big basketball fan. Shaquille oneal, surprised officer white and offered to team up with him in a rematch. Pickup game of a lifetime. The nba legend ending with a huddle and some invaluable advice. I will respect my peers and my elders and especially my parents. Alright love you guys there was also one heck of a freethrow challenge. Shaq gave the kids two chances to sink the shot. The prize. Onehundred bucks. More stars are making headlines speaking out about diversity in hollywood after the recent oscars backlash. Scandal producer Shonda Rhimes joining the conversation and host chris rock is actually rewriting the show to give his take on the controversy. Chris connelly has the latest. From tv producer extraordinare Shonda Rhimes . Responsible for scandal, greys anatomy . And how to get away with murder . Shonda rimes women are smart and strong. They are not sex toys or damsels in distress . Strong words this awards . On the need to create diverse characters in entertainment. That reflect reality. Shonda rimes people of color are not sassy or dangerous or wise. And believe me, people of color are never anybodys sidekick in real life . Her speech, in accepting the pgas norman lear Achievement Award for television, part of an industrywide conversation about inclusion. Kickstarted this time by the oscar nominations, where for the 2nd year in a row, none of the 20 acting nods went to a person of color. Last week some industry figures planning to skip the oscars, including will smith. Will smith this is about children that are going to sit down and theyre going to watch this show and theyre not going to see themselves represented. Friday, new initiatives from the academy of Motion Picture arts and sciences to double the number of oscar voters who are women and minorities by 2020, increase the diversity of the Academy Board of governors, and place new limits on the voting privileges of members who havent remained active in moviemaking. Academy president minorities by 2020, of the Academy Board of governors, and place new limits on the voting privileges of members who havent remained active in moviemaking. Academy president saying these new measures will have an Immediate Impact nominee Matt Damon Matt damon this was a strong first step for cheryl boone isaacs, i thought. She, she did something fast and bold and and producer of the reaffirming chris rocks participation, and eager to address all the issues with rock said to havvtold him, im throwing out the show i wrote writing a new show. Stay with us. Were taking a look at whats coming up on kolo 8 announcer heres to the things that can keep us safe. And, now, those that we carry with us everywhere will bring us wireless emergency alerts, with a unique sound and vibration, youll be in the know, wherever you are. Noah bond has a look at whats coming up in our next hour. Were working on several new and updated stories coming up on kolo 8 news now two fugitives in california escaped from officers. Then found themselves stuck in they had no choice but to call 911 for help. Youll soon be seeing more and more of these Campaign Signs around town. Why are certain colors, symbols, and even font used . And do the signs really serve a purpose . Im terri russell, a look into jeff is back with your. Forecast. Tonight mostly clear, with a low around 28. South wind around 5 mph. Tuesday mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Tuesday night partly cloudy, with a low around 31. South wind around 5 mph. Wednesday partly sunny, with a high near 53. Calm wind. Wednesday night partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Thursday partly sunny, with a high near 56. Thursday night mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Friday a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Friday night a chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 40. Saturday rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 50. Youre watching kolo 8 news youre watching kolo 8 news now at 5 00. Tonight on kolo 8 news millions continue to dig out of this weekends east coast storm. That storm is impacting travelers across the country. Well tell you what we airport. And an escape attempt turned survival mission. A getaway attempt almost cost two fugitives their lives. Thanks for joining us. Im sarah johns. Im noah bond. 80million americans are diggingout, after this weekends historic blizzard. Huge portions of the eastern us remain impacted. Cities got an entire winters snowfall in just two days. Many people trying to get to work this morning faced big challenges, and had to get there by whatever means available. Snow is melting but the roads are slippery. Transit service is spotty and there are piles of snow everywhere. In many places, sidewaks are blocked. Just really bad. Really, really bad. Ive never seen it like this before in a long, long time. i didnt think it would be this bad. No transportation, really . Not everybody has a car. Federal offices in washington were closed today, and havent yet made a decision for tomorrow. And schools from washington to the new jersey shore canceled classes. More than twodozen