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And after 10. And that is where we find kron fours. Dan kerman with the latest on the investigation. Dan bizarre. A very bizarre, not something you see often in after 10 here at this home. At 3. 51, stockbridge to avenue. We can tell you. But at this point, not only do they want to know who buried the car, but why they buried the car. We can tell you that cadaver dogs had a slight hit off possible human remains, but no human remains have been found. In fact, police say what they sniffed could be anything at this point. Excavation of a vehicle buried 45 feet underground in the backyard of this out there to state continues after 10 police say the vehicle was discovered thursday morning during a landscaping project. We have not made it completely from the car. The cars still surrounded by during the excavation is ongoing. What they have excavated is primarily the top of portion of the vehicle and also the passenger area of the vehicles. Were there focusing on their excavation cadaver dogs were brought to the home at 3. 51. Stockbridge avenue. And police say the dogs made a slight notification of possible human remains both thursday and again friday morning, though, at this time, no human remains have been found. It could be human remains. They could be reacting to blood. They could be reacting to bones. They could be acting to human fama. It could be any one of those combinations of things that the dogs are reacting to at a News Conference friday afternoon. Police also said what triggered the dogs may have nothing to do with the body. Very been a lot of workers on site because they are going a landscaping project. And so its quite possible it could be a worker who possibly got cut and rip some blood on the ground. It could be someone vomit in the area. Recently. Police say the Mercedes Benz was possibly buried sometime in the 1990s. And was reported stolen in september of 1992. The current homeowner did not own the home at that time. Real estate records indicate that from march of 1994 to april of 2014, the home was owned by johnny lou, who Officials Say had years of trouble with the law being convicted back in the late 60s early 70s. A murder and having that conviction for murder, a murder of a paramour overturned by the California Supreme Court subsequent to that. He had in the late 90s. He was arrested here in our county. Not for that, but Insurance Fraud dealing with a yacht that he owned, that hes scuttled and then apply for the insurance proceeds. Lewis not yet been tied to the discovery of the buried car. But that troubled background he has has created a lot of speculation among neighbors were just waiting to hear whats in the car. If anything, i think you fry just very the car for insurance money. Again, still plenty of questions about how this car got there and who put it there and why they put it there. Excavation is expected to continue throughout the weekend live in ethics. And dan kerman kron. 4 news. Okay, dan, and were taking a closer look tonight into the history of that home. In the previous owner. Scott Justine Waldman joins us now live from the newsroom. With that part of the story just team. Well, grande records show 3 families have owned that home since it was built in 1990. But now were learning more about the person who owned the home in 1994. His name is dan kerman just mentioned. Johnny lou. And he has a very colorful criminal past in 1999. Johnny wu is accused of plotting to sink his 1 Million Dollar yacht and sfa so he could collect insurance money. Police say that he paid some people to sink the boat right outside the golden gate bridge. But it turns out the people that he hired were undercover agents but his history with crime goes back even further in 1966. Jurors convicted of murder in los angeles and he served 3 years a little more than a decade later. He spent another 3 years in jail for attempted murder. The San Mateo County District Attorney Steve Wagstaffe says lou died in 2015 after 10. Police have not mentioned if theres any connection between lou or the berry car. However, police say was buried sometime in the 90s. And its a mercedes convertible and was found about 4 to 5 feet into the ground. Right now. The family who currently lives at that mansion has been cleared because police have determined that the car was buried underground before they moved in live in the newsroom. Im Justine Waldman, kron 4 news. Thank you, justine. And to keep track of all the latest updates on this bizarre story you can head to our website kron 4 dot com. San Jose State University confirms the 18 yearold man killed by a school bus this morning was a member of the universitys Football Team. Right was pronounced dead at the scene. Proffers police all explains. Investigators say he was riding a scooter when the bus driver accelerated on a green light when he was struck. Just before 7 oclock friday morning, a San Jose Unified School district bus carrying 14 students collided with an 18 yearold man riding a scooter to school bus was traveling east on read the time california Highway Patrol officer ross lee says the man was riding north on 10th street when he was hit at reid street based on some witness other information is available to us at this very preliminary stage. Does appear that the school had a green light. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. The accident happened just a few blocks away from san Jose State University. And the university confirms freshman running back camden, mike, right is the person who died. The schools website says he was a 2 time league mvp for his high school in panama city, california. In a statement san jose state head football coach Brent Brennan says, quote, we lost an amazing young man tragically this morning, camden had a Bright Future ahead of him. And everyone in this community that had the opportunity to spend time with him knew that camden will always be in our hearts and he will be profoundly missed. University president steve perez also released a statement saying, quote, the loss of our student is heartbreaking and devastating for our san jose state community. We grieve for camden, his family, friends, teammates and the spartan family. The University Says it is making counselors available to students to help them through this difficult time. The Football Team scheduled road game at new mexico state saturday has been postponed due to the spartans loss. Meanwhile, the chp says the students and the bus ranging from 14 to 17 years old were not injured. They were escorted onto another bus to leave the scene. Investigators say it appears neither drugs or alcohol played a role in the crash. Philippe djegal all kron. 4 news. And were just learning now that there will be a vigil tonight at 06 00pm at the scene of the accident for young camden. Make right. 2 people were injured in a garage fire at a San Francisco home in the inner sunset this morning. One of them, an elderly person who is in Critical Condition right now. This is video from the citizen app of firefighters showing up at the scene on the 1600 block of 8th avenue right near clancys Christmas Trees and pumpkin patch. The second Person Injured suffered minor injuries. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Pg and e plans to cut off power for several 100 customers in the north bay. The move comes amid elevated concerns over fire danger this weekend, those shut offs will start on saturday and run right on through monday, mostly affecting people in lake and napa counties. People who need to run medical devices from their homes will be contacted to verify that theyve gotten the safety message. Various sports news, the fortyniners welcomed Christian Mccaffrey back to the day today after making a blockbuster trade yesterday with the carolina panthers. It only took 18 hours from when mccaffrey i heard he was being traded to any arrived at the niners facility today. Fortyniners offense says a lot of people know has been stagnant pretty much all season and management felt like the team needed a lyft, a jolt. And thats exactly what mccaffrey is when healthy the passcatching running back is one of the best most electric players in the league. Mccaffrey has many ties to the bay and the niners see had an all american career at stanford played his college ball there and his family goes way back with the shanahans. You see when the Denver Broncos where dominant Mike Shanahan was the coach there when he coached Christian Mccaffreys dad, ed mccaffrey, who was that a receiver with the broncos Christian Mccaffrey says these kind of ties make coming to the fortyniners a bit surreal. But it is special, you know, even im just being back in the bay area where ive had so many great memories going back to stanford you know, having friends who are still here and know what a lot of guys in the locker room already, it all comes full circle and its its special. And im lucky im proud to be here. Cant wait to see what hes going to do on the field. Opening play sunday. Not clear, though. Meanwhile, former giants manager bruce bocce is coming out of retirement and heading back into the dugout today was announced boat should be the next manager of the texas rangers. The 67 yearold hasnt managed since 2019 when he sept away after 13 seasons with the giants. He also managed the padres for 12 seasons before that both she, of course, won 3 world series titles with the giants. First one came in 2010 when the team beat the texas rangers. Then one in 2012, 2014 and get this in his 25 season career as manager bocce has won 2003 games and the oakland roots are getting ready for their second straight playoff run. Oakland mayor libby schaff helped raise the soccer teams flag outside city hall today. The routes will be taking on the san diego loyal this sunday at 7 oclock. The team is going to be holding an official watch party at the Oakland Athletic club. Why People Living near a Drug Rehab Center and temperatures start taking steps to protect themselves and how the community is reacting to San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins abruptly leaving a Candidates Forum last night after protesters started interrupting the event. Plus, breaking news out of washington, d. C. , regarding President Bidens student loan forgiveness program. Well have details on that coming up after the break. Im meteorologist lawrence karnow. We are so close to the weekend now. Big changes coming our way weatherwise. Well talk about that. The winds are coming our way next. I see it in my office all the time. Kids getting hooked on flavored tobacco, including ecigarettes. Big tobacco lures them in with flavors like lemon drop and bubble gum, candy flavors that get them addicted to tobacco products, and can lead to Serious Health consequences, even harming their brain development. Thats why pediatricians urge you to vote yes on prop 31. It stops the sale of dangerous flavored tobacco and helps protect kids from nicotine addiction. Please vote yes on 31. Vote yes on prop 31. Well, its a breaking news. A federal Appeals Court has temporarily at least halted President Bidens student loan forgiveness program. This comes just hours after the president touted the programs success during a visit to delaware State University kron fours Anna Wiernicki is live in washington with more good evening. Will President Biden told students today and delaware State University that they could be receiving some relief as early as sunday. But just moments ago, that federal appeals issued an order basically halting the administration from canceling any student debt until it was on an emergency request by republican led states. To block the policy. Now the Biden Administration officially launched this program on monday. And by tuesday, the white house said that 12 Million People have already applied. But republicans sharply criticized the program for being too expensive. Federal courts dismissed 2 republican that challenges to the program on thursday. President biden even a calling that a win today in his speech. So theres no doubt that that news coming just moments ago is a huge upset for the administration. Alright force and were reporting live for us tonight from washington. Thanks for the update on. Back to San Francisco. The Citys Department of Public Health has opened drug Crisis Response center in the soma neighborhood. But neighbors are raising concerns over their safety. Alex capariello has the story. We never had the kind of fentanyl and drug dealers and drug addicts problem in this neighborhood until this open longtime San Francisco Business Owner of mark sackett is worried about the new Drug Sobering Center that opened up on his street, the facility summarize Center Welcomes people who are high on opioids, meth and other substances gives them a place to rest, sober up and receive services. But second says its become a breeding ground of crime in other dangerous activities. All my employees carry pepper spray and tasers. The neighbors are carrying pepper spray and tasers. I mean, this is not how were supposed to live and its also not. How were supposed to. Its not our responsibility. The problem second says is that the facility isnt listening to the neighbors. Complaints dont come back here again. Summarize didnt respond to news nations repeated requests for comment, but the San Francisco department of Public Health did saying the facility has been successful taking in more than 1000 people providing them lifesaving medications and in some cases taking them off the streets. Even so sackett hopes before other Sobering Centers open up across the nation. More planning is put into addressing neighbor concerns. And that was Alex Caprariello reporting for us tonight. The San Francisco department of health says the Sobering Center was strongly supported by neighbors when it was first introduced as a potential solution to the Drug Overdose crisis in San Francisco in the 3 months since opening the city says it is met with neighbors in the community 3 times and is consistently making adjustments to respond to their suggestions. In the north bay narcotics, detectives seized more than 72 pounds of meth. From a man in santa rosa yesterday, officials arrested 28 yearold jose sanchez at his house on limas court near the super chavez market. Officials also found they say 2 handguns in his home. Sanchez was charged with possession of a controlled substance and guns. See also had several warrants, including a probation violation and a dui. Well keep you posted there whether time take a live look outside here. This is the view out 10 where you can just jump into the marshmallow pit. Yeah. There looks like though, marshmallows down here. Just couldnt gray. Yeah. Get cool up there. 2 guys. Temperatures really coming down across the board. Now the wind is going to be a major factor as we head throughout the week as the whole weather pattern really changing from what we had during the middle of the week. So here we go. Get ready for the weekend. Yes, youd be a nice weekend. But grab a jacket if youre headed anywhere around the bay area. The temperatures coming down, the winds really going to howl in spots out there right now, getting breezy out at sfo. He sees in the clouds, move over the little hazy out there as well. Cold front. Its coming to town. Here we go bringing some showers up into oregon and far northern california. Theres a slight chance we could see a light sprinkle as that system moves through, but not much its going to come through. And then on the backside of that, were going to see a lot of wind kicking up around the bay area right now. Youre starting to see the winds. You see the areas in red and purple just off the coastline. Some strong winds developing just to our north now. And some of thats going to come sweeping in the bay area by tomorrow afternoon. Heres how it looks on the computer models right now. Just a general sea breeze outside around the bay area. Little bit stronger today by tomorrow. A whole lot stronger. Gusty winds developing along the coastline, some 30, maybe some 40 plus mile an hour gusts along the coast to some of the mountain gaps as well. Then as we get into sunday things change that weather pattern begins to shift a little bit more more of a northerly wind. Thats that offshore wind developing in those here. All of a sudden you start to see that coming in some 2030 may some 40 mile an hour gusts over the mountain tops that is going raise the fire danger around the bay area. So a fire weather watch been posted by the National Weather service in the county expecting some gusty winds there. 15 to 25 miles an hour sustained probably gusting to about 35. Not severe fire conditions. But hey, you get these winds like this at this time of year, pay attention. Fire danger is going to be elevated throughout the weekend and probably monday, too. All right. Thanks. Good advice. Look at those strong winds. Still ahead, another blow to San Franciscos Business District as it continues to try and recover from the pandemic. The latest company to announce its leaving the city and what to do if your dog is exposed to drugs. No, not edibles in your homework. Talking with the local Animal Hospital that has been treating a number of dogs who accidentally ate best right up the street. Some dog owners in san jose say their pups ended up needing medical care after being poisoned by methamphetamine from for Justin Campbell tells us how it happened. 6 dogs within the last month have been rushed here to med that silicon valley, the hospital director says all of them had meth off the ground. David has been our lives in south san jose last week. He went on evening walk with this husky low key has says 30 minutes later, loki kept pacing and wouldnt settle down. So he rushed low key to their emergency vet to find low key testing positive for methamphetamines. This temperature was really high when it came in. So if he wasnt treated that would have been lifethreatening. Hospital director terrace, trump says loki was among 6 dogs rushed to her emergency room within a month. She says shes never seen so many cases within such a small time frame. Do if they become hyper excitable, they become agitated. Summer twitching. Some extreme cases are seizure. And when they come to us, says meth can be deadly for usually requires an overnight treatment will give them sedatives to kind of calm the nervous system down. Well give them iv fluids, Supportive Care to get their temperature down and get them through. That event until theyre able to be discharged. And trump says 2 of the cases happened at watson dog park. The others have been by homeless encampments loki fully recovered. But trump says be careful on your walk. Definitely right now. Be really cognizant of where youre walking. Your you know, i would let them off i you know, let them run much to the bush is anything like that. The hospital director doesnt necessarily recommend using an over the counter drug test, but she says if you have one, you can use it, but make sure you bring your dog as quick as possible to an emergency that reporting here in san jose. Justin campbell kron. 4 news. Next, a historic move. Former President Trump has been subpoenaed. Why this is happening in what else the committee behind it wants to see. Plus, a fire at an old restaurant building in the east bay would made this especially hard to put out. And francisco da, Brooke Jenkins facing criticism from some for how shes handling Police Shooting investigations. They say shes playing politics. How he r internet isnt ideal. Dad made ththbrillant move to t us tmobile home internet. Hich. Have to share our signal with e entire neighborhood. Ah, now we d dsome weird ings to get our speeds. Ll. Iup. mon kids. Is sucks. Ll if you just itch maybe you nt have to be vampires. Oa. Kay, yikes. Sorry, i wasnt thinking. , uh, donreally e the v word. Ats kind of insensitive. Prefer prolunar. S, much better. San francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins abruptly left a Candidates Forum misses last night after protesters interrupted. If got pretty heated, that Jenkins Campaign representative tells kron fours haaziq modyoon security was a big concern. This is video of student protesters interrupting the San Francisco District Attorney Candidates Forum thursday at sf State University. Among other things, the protesters were shouting out. The names of black and brown killed in Police Shootings and how they dont approve of how interim District Attorney Brooke Jenkins is handling those cases instead of addressing that and hearing out young people. The dea walked out in less than 5 according to the campaign to elect with jenkins, the protest presented security concerns considering the lack of additional security infrastructure which they say allowed the protesters to push their way into the debate after being told not to enter by organizers, the das Campaign Consultants and kron 4 a statement that reads, quote, the District Attorneys security detail sole responsibility is to keep the District Attorney safe and they made the ultimate decision for her to leave as the citys top prosecutor, she faces higher Public Safety risk and the safety of her and her family is always a top priority, unquote. While San Francisco state grad student joshua little who recorded the videos has mixed feelings about the da not sticking around. He says he understands the motivation behind the students who protested because i think that, you know, leaders and candidates especially should be held accountable for the positions that they take. Thats county for that. But at the same time, i think a lot of people are saying like all us is here her out. And lets hear, you know what people have to say. I think yes, that is true. But the same time its like if you take a lot of policies and including, you know, putting 16 17 olds and trying them as adults like its not surprising that a lot of young people are going to be furious at in San Francisco, has made you run for new . In a move that could set off a Historic Court battle. The House Committee investigating the january 6 Capitol Attack has formally subpoenaed former President Trump Panel Members say the former president is the quote, central cause of a coordinated effort to overturn the results of the 2020 election. The committee sent a letter to trumps lawyers demanding his testimony by november 14th. They also reque