Across the bay area. All of our cameras really look spectacular right now. Thank you so much for waking up with us. Im kira klapper. Cynthia pimentel has a quick look at our microclimate forecast. Looks beautiful, but i know you say its a little chilly, a little chilly, and a little bit breezy. And we notice all those happy little trees down there in the sutro tower. Camera will start with 51. In the city still calm winds and the teens picking up in San Francisco and through the peninsula. Walnut creek, a beautiful look over the diablo range 52. And down here in san jose, were just getting some gorgeous shots of our mountain ranges along the bay area. Home sweet home for me in san rafael, mount tam. Well start with 50 degrees out there and were going to be gusty again today, especially out there near the coast up to 40 mile. An hour wind speeds. Were going to continue that into the start of our workweek, but eventually start to mix out to calmer days and more of that sunshine where we could possibly be looking at those low 80s by the end of the week. So ill show you that forecast coming up in about 15 minutes, kyra. All right, cynthia, well see you soon. Thanks we continue our coverage of protests at universities across the nation and at campuses here in the bay area. All calling for a ceasefire in gaza and for their colleges to cut off funding to organizations profiting off the war. This morning marks day four of an encampment of demonstrators at stanford today in the bays Marianne Favro reports from campus during admit weekend at stanford visiting High School Students found an encampment of protesters in the middle of white plaza. They say theyre demanding that stanford separate itself from any companies or organizations advancing military efforts in the israel hamas war, understanding that students are putting their lives on the line, their bodies on the line, their futures on the line for something that, you know, something that could make a better place for palestinians, a better place, a better world. Were going to open up siemens hall at cal poly. Humboldt. Protesters have left the buildings. They barricaded since monday after spray painting messages in classrooms. Its just important for us to be here for us to disrupt the system that is carrying out, you know, funding to these atrocities. In response to the protests, humboldt announced it is shutting down the campus the remainder of the semester and switching to Online Learning. Sonoma state students are also calling for an end to deadly violence in gaza, as they camp in tents on campus. We would like the school, the administration and the school as a whole to call for a permanent and immediate cease fire. Now students are also sleeping in tents on the steps of sproul hall at uc berkeley as part of a gaza solidarity encampment at University Campuses across the country. The question is, will the groundswell of campus protests make a difference . Protests are really good at elevating an issue into the national, sort of dialog. And were seeing that right now that these protests have put the issue of, the israel hamas war and the kind of suffering in gaza on the map, whether they will change, you know, Investment Policies at universities, seems unlikely in the short run here at stanford, protesters tell us that the university actually physically handed them letters saying that they could be expelled if they continue to camp out here overnight. But some of them told us they felt it was worth that risk to fight for change. At stanford Marianne Favro nbc bay area news. And this morning, there is a new development from the campus of usc, where the Los Angeles Police department has called off its tactical alert. Pictures posted by the Student Newspaper last night appear to show a Large Police Presence on campus. This as usc closed its University Park campus to anyone who is not a resident. Video from earlier showing the tense still up usc has faced backlash from students for canceling a propalestinian students commencement speech. Since then, there have been clashes on campus between protesters and police. And just this week, usc announced it would cancel its main Commencement Ceremony over security concerns. Back here in the bay area the Postal Service is hoping a hefty reward will help them figure out who robbed a mail carrier at gunpoint. The hope is 150,000 will help solve the latest in a string of postal robberies across the bay area. The latest happened three days ago in san carlos on the peninsula in a neighborhood near walnut street and Saint Francis way. Neighbors tell us the area is typically quiet. A postal inspector says there have been quite a few robberies across the bay area recently, and all the thieves seem to be after the same thing. Target. In almost all these robberies are the keys that the letter carriers carry in order to open mailboxes along the routes and deliver the mail. So the theres only one reason to have one of these keys if youre not a letter carrier. And thats to steal mail. He tells us the letter carrier in san carlos was not hurt. The only suspect description is a person wearing a hood and a mask. We are told these robberies have been increasing the last few years, but the Postal Service says this has been a dangerous month, in particular for mail carriers in the bay area in just the past two weeks, carriers have been robbed in alameda, milpitas, san bruno, oakland and union city. Again, the Postal Service is offering a 150,000 reward for any tips that can lead to an arrest and conviction. A reminder on this sunny sunday, parts of two major bay area freeways are shut down. Caltrans shared video of crews repairing southbound 680 in the east bay. The road shut down friday night. Southbound lanes are closed between the five 8680 interchange to koopman road in sunol. Northbound lanes are still open. Heres a look at that closure on a map if you need to get around it, youll be directed to take alternate routes on five 8880 and highway 84. Caltrans says this is the fourth and final closure of southbound 680. In that area. The road is set to reopen by 4 a. M. Tomorrow and in the north bay, westbound 37 between vallejo and sears point remains shut down for road repairs today. You can see closure causing quite a traffic backup on alternate routes. Detour options include taking northbound highway 29 to westbound highway 12, westbound 37, also set to reopen tomorrow, just in time for the commute. Bringing people together in a struggle for safety. Oaklands Little Saigon neighborhood is hoping that a new event at a troubled park draws back crowds. It tested out a sunset market, and leaders have high hopes it could help the businesses and Community Members grappling with a list of security problems. Heres today in the bays alyssa goard. Saturday, an upbeat dj set, vendors and even a bouncy house took over the lawn at clinton park in oaklands Little Saigon, all part of the first sunset market here, hosted by the Oakland Vietnamese Chamber of commerce. We are encouraging folks to come out, even if its not late at night. You can come out, you know, after four, like thats going to make a big difference for our sense of safety for our communities. Unlike a night market, a sunset market goes until, well, sunset. The challenges around, aapi hate during the pandemic, compounded by the economic challenges of the covid pandemic as well, really brought these issues to an intense level that weve never seen before, Chamber PresidentJennifer Tran says. Many nearby businesses close early because theyre worried about crime or hate targeted towards asian americans. She hopes the sunset market will help bring the Community Back into public spaces. This event was made possible thanks to an activate oakland grant from the city. So this is one of several programs we are going to have to bring multiple generations together and really get people outside the banana pudding, have some peach cobbler, Something Else thats brought people together. Food from Small Businesses like rays home, sweets got to come out and just enjoy the community and show some love for the Small Business owners. Actually, this is the first time ive ever, i actually found out that there was a Little Saigon here in oakland patronize our businesses, patronize these markets, organizers say this wont be their last sunset market in Little Saigon, and theyre hoping to see continued investment from the city into this community. Alyssa goard. Today in the bay 709. Right now, we have much more head on today in the bay. Coming up, we take you live to washington, d. C. For our weekly interview with kristen welker, who has a preview of this weeks meet the pr and at the same time, in new york, witnesses testified in the former president s hush money trial. Please join me in welcoming kristen welker, moderator of meet the press. Hi, kristen. Great to see you this morning. Thanks for joining us. You had the opportunity to sit down. Great to see you. You had the opportunity to sit down with Senate Minority leader Mitch Mcconnell back in 2021, amidst former president trumps second impeachment. Lynette mcconnell said something along the lines of former president s are not immune from being held accountable by civil litigation or the criminal justice system. Im wondering if he mentioned that. Does he maintain that stance, as obviously we are amidst that argument right now . Kira, its a great question, and it is one that i put to him and look, it took me a couple of tries to get him to answer, but ultimately, kira, ultimately, he says, yes, he does stand by that, which is significant. Now he also says, look, in this instance, its going to be up to the Supreme Court to have the final say in that regard. He is right about that as well. Whats notable about what we saw in the Supreme Court, of course, this week is that the justices seemed poised to kick this to a lower court that would ultimately mean that this case would be delayed beyond and election day. And of course, if you go back to some of the conversations weve had in recent weeks, the trump teams goal has always been to lay delay, delay. So in this case, at least, it looks like they are poised to have a win in that regard. Well have to see how it plays out. But kira, just taking a step back, i think it underscores what we heard from Mitch Mcconnell. Some of the divides within the republican party. We talked a lot about that as well, particularly as it relates to National Security leader mcconnell, quite concerned about some of the divisions, some of the isolationist threads that are really emerging in his party. It will be interesting to get that inside. Peek in your interview, christian, and to watch you hold his feet to the fire, so to speak, on that issue. Christian as always, we look forward to your show today. Thanks for joining us with that preview. We hope you join kristen for this mornings meet the press. You can see that full interview with senator Mitch Mcconnell, plus exclusive interviews with senator tim kaine and historic American Civil Rights activist ruby bridges. If you just stick right here with us for today in the bay, meet the press is on right after us at 8 a. M. And coming up in about 30 minutes from now, well talk to nbc bay area political analyst Larry Gersten for our weekly segment. Well take a look at that ongoing 16th Congressional District recount affecting san mateo and santa clara counties, and why the recount that was supposed to go quickly is still happening. 714 right now, using tech to help you drink responsibly today in the bays marcos washington introduces us to the new app helping people build a better relationship with alcohol. Well, april marks alcohol awareness month, and one San Francisco based company is working to help people build a better relationship with drinking. Its called sunny side that apps helps track peoples alcohol consumption. Its primary focus is helping individuals stay mindful about how much theyre drinking. The company says that its members have actually reduced their drinking by 32 in the first 30 days. Were providing a path for people who maybe arent interested in the idea of kind of quitting entirely, or for whom alcohol is kind of a positive part of their lives, but maybe is a little bit out of balance with their Overall Health goals. And we believe that by kind of providing this type of alternative, we can get millions more people working on drinking as a component of their proactive wellness routines and really help them to improve their lives. And the app also uses texting to help people discreetly track their drinks while out in social situations. Now for stories like this, you can join us monday through friday on today in the bay. We start at 5 a. M. Monday through friday, and you can actually watch nbc bay area whenever you want. Were on 24 7 on roku and other streaming platforms. Im marcus washington. Back to you. All right marcus, thanks so much. Well, we are hearing word this morning that the annual white house Correspondents Dinner in washington, d. C. Last night did not disappoint the event, as you likely know, brings together the president , hundreds of journalists, celebrities and one feature comedian. This year, saturday night lives colin jost was the main entertainment poking fun at president biden, former President Donald Trump and members of the press. Sometimes he managed to hit all three in the same joke. And i would like to point out its after 10 p. M, sleepy joe is still awake. While donald trump has spent the past week falling asleep in court every morning, though, fox news said he was just being antiwoke. The president himself gave a speech as well, cracking jokes at his own expense. But most were aimed at his rival donald trump. And biden did turn serious at the end of his speech, commending journalists for the Vital Public Service they perform. He also thanked jost, who returns to saturday night live next week. The all new show will feature dua lipa doing double duty as host and musical guest. And that shows protesters gathered outside of the washington hilton last night, where the white house Correspondents Dinner was being held. The demonstrators protested loudly as the event was going on, shouting through loudspeakers as guests arrived. The protest was not mentioned during the Correspondents Dinner, which is a private event back here locally, San Franciscos japantown is marking the start of a renovation project. We have a look at the plans for the renovated japantown peace plaza, new decorative, accessible and functional updates are planned. The goal is to make sure the plaza remains a Community Hub in the heart of japantown, all while preserving its unique legacy. Yesterdays event to break ground included mayor london breed, the consul general of japan in San Francisco, and speaker emerita nancy pelosi. And today, were thrilled to be the home again of the oldest japantown in america and fuzing our city with rich culture and leadership. Indeed, it was always say, come to San Francisco. The beauty is in the mix and what a thrill it is to be here. Shortly after the Northern CaliforniaCherry Blossom festival, which always brings such vitality and beauty to the city, the Japan Center Malls will stay open during construction. The new plaza is set to reopen in early 2026. By the way, this is just one of three japantowns left in the entire country. The other one is in the south bay at San Franciscos golden gate park. Today, a celebration for one pandemic policy that was too good to get rid of. Today marks four years since jfk promenade closed to cars. The one and a half mile stretch of road was reserved for pedestrians and bikes during the pandemic, when people needed a way to space out, get some fresh air. Many people supported making the road permanently car free. Which city and voters approved in 2022. The celebration to mark the fourth anniversary is set for noon today, and peacock meadow have a festival type atmosphere. Food trucks, activities and special guests. So lets see how the forecast will be. Time now to check in with cynthia pimentel for a look at our microclimate forecast. Another breezy day this weekend. The theme is Just Sunshine and winds as we take a look outside in San Francisco right now we are waking up to temperatures. Not too bad. In the 50s, a lot of sunny skies, but it will be accompanied with gusty winds at times around 20 to 40 miles an hour. Our satellite and radar shows us a clear picture through most of the state. The weird weather we had out west has calmed down, but we continue to talk about whats going on through the south as far as texas and up towards the midwest. Whats really driving these storms, tornadoes, every