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KPIX KPIX 5 News At 600PM February 16, 2018

Where i sleep and work. Reporter she believes nellis she believes less is more. I think the house market out here is crazy so i think the tiny house is a good solution. Reporter hers is slightly larger, 26 feet long 8 1 2 feet wide. A total of 221 square feet. A queen sized bed in here, room to store my ukulele. Mac one of the pioneers of the Tiny Home Movement says real estate prices are forcing people to consider tiny homes. Ted schafer built his first one in 1999. Im building the most affordable and tiniest tiny home that ive ever designed. It seven by eight feet. Reporter once kareen goes small you cant go back. There are tiny Home Communities in the bay area but apparently they are not legal. For example there is one in alameda. I spoke with the resident who is getting evicted by the city of alameda because the salvage yard they are parking at they dont have a permit for their tiny home. 70 seven by eight feet, we are talking about cramped living spaces. Did they miss living in more traditional homes . Reporter they do not. They love it. Kareen, her closet was bigger than her tiny home. She says one of the things she misses is the ability to host family and friends, she used to do Christmas Parties and host a lot of people. Obviously she cant now. Thats one thing she does miss. She could do it outside of her tiny home. Sure. Bay area students gathering at this hour to honor the victims of the Florida School shooting. A live look at the candlelight vigil being held at the high school in mill valley. Many people wearing orange wearing orange ribbons in support of the National Gun Violence awareness movement. The shooting rampage in florida made an impression for these students. I thought about it all last tonight. This kept me up. It impacted me. Ive no idea why. I think maybe its because theres no reason why it didnt happen here. Theres no reasons why, it wasnt me that was my killed or my friends, kids dont get to go home to their family. It took me a while to process that and realize like, theres no reason in this world that couldnt have been us. A massive vigil is being held in parkland florida, thousands have turned out to morn the 17 killed in yesterdays rampage and more than a dozen others were harmed. We are learning more about the 19yearold shooting suspect, nikolas cruz walked right into the high school fully armed and began to shoot. The rampage continue through several classrooms until he dropped his weapon and mixed in with fleeing students. He stopped at a mcdonalds before being caught. Work crews he had been expelled from the school for different reasons. He confessed to the shooting and admitted to hiding extra ammunition in his backpack. The suspect used a legally purchased ar15 rifle. It was legal to buy or sell an ar15 in california. If you already owned one you have to register it. There is a way around this according to some. Gun lobbyists will tell you the registration process is more intrusive than previous ones and its been unsuccessful. As soon as the bill was proposed, manufacturers started working on changes, so that owners will not have to register it. This is the 18th gun incident since 2018 began. Reporter parkland florida marked the third u. S. Shooting that prompted state assemblyman phil king to introduce a gun bill in sacramento. Much less possess the guns. Reporter his bill would expand the already in place gun violence restraining order. The bill allows loved ones to report a Family Member they fear could become violent to Law Enforcement and present that first and prevent that person from buying more guns. The bill introduced today would expand that from loved ones to anyone. Think about it, someone you may or may not know, they go to the authorities and tell them that they believe that you are a danger to yourself or others. Reporter gun lobbyist craig duluth points out the colorado that california has some of the strictest laws in the country saying that they are not helping here. Criminals by the definition did not obey the law. When you pass a law that simply restricts the lives of law abiding laws for lawabiding citizens it doesnt do anything. Reporter california began requiring residence to register assault weapons including the ar 15. This prompted manufacturers to release a workaround before the bill passed. Including the ar 15 model with slight revisions to make the gun legal. When we pass a law before the governor signs it, the gun manufacturer is finding a way to work around our very specific laws. He says he knows the workarounds will not stop and neither will he. We cant excuse violence or gun violence especially at a school. We are talking about another mass shooting, another vigil followed by the same conversation gun rights advocates see any control laws as infringement on the second amendment, democrats in california say they will not stop trying to take away guns until we stop seeing Mass Shootings on the news. From congress to the sports world, calls for stricter gun control growing louder tonight. Lets try to do those things that could keep these powerful weapons out of the hands of those who should not have them. This young man is a classic case. It doesnt seem to matter to the government, children are being shot to death, we could do something about it and vote people in who have the courage to protect those peoples lives. The president did not speak about gun control as he addressed the nation though he vowed to take action to make schools more safe and made a direct appeal to children. If you need help, turn to a teacher, a Family Member, a local Police Officer or a state leader. Answer hate with love and answer cruelty with kindness. Tonight the names of those 17 victims are starting to emerge along with heartbreaking stories of heroism, we will have much more in a live report straightahead at 6 30. California taking the strum the Trump Administration to court. An attempt to block Energy Efficiency standards. The court in San Francisco ruling against the white house. Attorney general, heavier becerra calling this a big win. Calling the ruling the situation. The mayor announcing in the vicious Renewable Energy program, it could save every resident money. Its being described as one of the boldest and most inclusive and farthest reaching Climate Action plans in the country. Its this generations moon shock. It simply not just about getting more for those who could by teslas. Reporter they released a copy of their plan today titled climate climates part Climate Smart to san jose. Among those suggestions it says we should build new homes close to where those jobs are like google will do downtown. The city is doubling the number of car charging stations to encourage elect rick cars and will convert their airport bus week two electric. It was deep inside report, a program called san jose clean energy. It is where the cities 1 million residents could opt in to purchase solar or wind energy in bulk as a city at a cheaper price. Once it launches it will be the Largest Program of its kind in the country. Mothers out front at the grassroots environment activist group. We look forward to enjoying carbon free electricity. Reporter they responded saying the power would be delivered through the transmission line and released a statement saying that they respect the Energy Choices available to the customers. 70 of the electricity they provide to customers is generated by Greenhouse Gas free resources. As for the mayor, he had some sharp words for the Trump Administration. Its unfortunate we do not have an occupant in the white house willing to bear the responsibility of Global Leadership that United States has traditionally shown in environmental matters. It seems to have widespread support, the full city council will vote on it february 27. Coming up, me the sacramento Airline Worker being called a hero for questioning two girls with oneway tickets to new york. The scary situation that awaited them on the other side. A lawmaker suing over what he calls a mystery Sexual Harassment probe. An alert Airline Agent in at at t, we believe in access. The opportunity for everyone to explore a digital world. Connecting with the things that matter most. And because nothing keeps us more connected than the internet, weve created access from at t. California households with at least one resident who receives snap or ssi benefits may qualify for Home Internet at a discounted rate of 10 a month. No commitment, deposit, or installation fee. Visit att. Com accessnow to learn more. Youd never find this at a Fast Food Restaurant its a good inspired frithing. Ken sandwich. Is that right, martha . Why dont you try my asian Fried Chicken sandwich . Its made with crispy Fried Chicken strips, crunchy asian slaw and a Gochujang Mayo all on a toasted baguette. Security get him you afraid of a little competition . You want to go to war with me, jack . Do you really . Oh my gosh what i cant smell i cant smell introducing my food truck inspired sandwiches. Only at jack in the box. An alert Airline Agent may have foiled a sex trafficking scheme went to teenage girls try to board a flight to new york. They picked up several suspicious signs. Reporter it was a typical day for denise miracle when two young girls came to her counter. They had a number of small bags but told her they net they had no id. They had no idea. They were texting someone on the phone. That person was giving them answers. Reporter she noticed the ticket was purchased online the credit card was a different name. It was extensive. It didnt feel right to me. It did not feel right. Reporter when the deputies arrived, they told the deputies that they met a man called dray on instagram and he invited them to new york for the weekend to earn 2000 for modeling and music videos. They told their parents they were spending the night at each others home. They were flippant about how it couldnt be true. I said, the airline said you had a oneway ticket. In my belief you are going back there not to do the things you thought you were going to do. I said well, you probably wouldnt have a choice in the matter. Reporter they quickly investigated dray on instagram. We attempted to look them up on instagram after our contact with him and he erased all of his profiles on social media. Reporter they believe the person is an expert at this type of thing, defending victims online and luring them away. They believe the girls certainly would have become victims. Denise miracles name certainly suits her. She probably really was there miracle that day whether they want to believe it or not. Reporter the girls were from the Fairfield Area and when they told their parents, they were in shock. Authorities say this is a good time for parents to check their children social media accounts. In sacramento, kelly ryan, kpix5. Tony mendoza is doing suing the state senate. Claiming that his rights were violated when lawmakers extended his voluntary leave of absence over Sexual Harassment allegations. He argues that his la county can the childrens are being denied representation. Lawmakers are tackling the issue of Sexual Harassment at the capital jackie board would jackie ward with more the hearing that started today. Reporter our state legislature taking a united stand against Sexual Harassment. Trying to devise ways to prevent a response to complaints. They worked separately on the issue. We will look at how we define harassment and what is Sexual Harassment. Theres a lot of anxiety across the country about what is acceptable and whats unacceptable. Reporter it is this mornings meeting featured panelists. This one recognizes what she calls a step in the right direction for the capital. The state senate began a partnership, a wellknown organization in sacramento that provides crisis intervention services. There is a hotline for victims of sexual assault, harassment, abuse to call 24 seven. The problem lies, its not considered a protective activity. If theres a victim of harassment and retaliation they dont tell them its not considered a protected activity. Thus, you are not covered by the whistleblower law if you do this. I think this is a major problem. Reporter this employment lawyer says establishing new policies is one thing but making sure that they are followed through is another. Putting the policies in place in conducting the training will not be enough. If these core components are not embraced by this legislature , leadership buyin and accountability. Reporter state senator Hannah Beth Jackson says the root of the problem is power and until thats overcome, things will remain as they are. Jackie ward, kpix5. The city of santa rosa is setting a deadline for private clean up after last years devastating wildfires. All the all hazardous debris needs to be removed by april 9. 3000 homes and buildings in the city were destroyed in the fires. Some schools in the fire zone are letting kids express themselves with paint. They took part in an art project called, stars of hope. 600 students from Hidden Valley elementary painted messages of hope and healing to be displayed around santa rosa. To be able to introduce art especially made for kids who have the sense of hopefulness and to bring this out, it transforms not only the physical landscape of the emotional landscape. Stars of hope has been organizing project like this for 10 years in communities hit by tragedy. Dry so far this month, not a drop of rain even in santa rosa which averages an inch and a half of rainfall, every week in the month of february. But not this february. Looking at the highs today, warm once again. Napa 68, concorde 67, fremont and San Francisco, 63. Dry on the radar. The team has been dry and warm so far this february. Santa rosa and San Francisco, seven degrees warmer than average for the entire month. This would be recordsetting if this were to continue. Its not going to continue because the high have the ridge of High Pressure sitting up for the west. Eventually we will grab cold canadian air and throw it toward the west coast. It will happen coming up on sunday as we transition from a rather cool weather pattern to a downright cold weather pattern. But once again without a drop of rainfall. Chile once again tonight, nights have been colder recently. Dropping below 40 degrees in napa, santa rosa, concord, livermore, and san jose. Livermore on friday, a few more degrees warmer. 70s for the first half of the weekend. Mid to upper 60s, vallejo 67, San Francisco 62. Then on sunday we get colder and we are going to stay cold for a while. Highs in the 50s, what about overnight lows in the 20s . Yes, inland lowes will drop around 30 degrees beginning monday night. Not wet weather but cold weather is on the way. Big predictions to be a box office breaker. The bay area mover moviegoers to see black panther say this is the movie theyve been waiting for. Giants president larry baer has reportedly told former giants president brian sabean to take a more handson approach with the daytoday operation of the giants, following the teams 98loss season. Taking a more handson approach with the daytoday operations of the giants following the teams 98 loss season. This is not going to blow it up or rebuild, we hope it is a reset. The reports, the current general manager bobby evans remains the point man for trades and minorleague development, the same, hes been spending more time scouting will now spend more time with the big club as the giants star tries to resuscitate their teams. A throwing session today in washington in front of the scouts for nearly 20 bigleague clause. 9193 miles per hour. He was said to be impressive and with that, velocity he is likely to get an offer. Damien willard scored 44 points. He will lead the blazers past, the golden state hit the all star break the allstar break. There have behind houston for the number one feed in the west. Hunter junior on cloud nine after winning the 18th seat on sunday in monterey. Suffering from a winning hangover he shot a 5 76 in the openinground at riviera. Making it a second start of the year, he may have night mares about the 11th polak for losing his tee shot. The double bogey for the whole, three over through three holes. They were also plenty of bright spots. The approach on number eight, to set up one of the five birdies. He was all over the place. He finished one over. Six shots back after hitting just for fairways with his driver. Shot of the day, jordans piece jordans piece. Its tracking. Thats a birdie. He shot it 71. Tied for the lead at five underpar. Volcanic national park, plenty of hot springs to soak in after a long hike. Hot fishing hole as well. Thats a huge fish. Our catch of the day goes to the brother and sister combo of kyla and aaliyah lane showing off their fish that they caught at mount laughlin. Do you think you could do better . Send us your pictures to catch of the day at kpix5. Com. My son is into backpacking now. Ive never been there. The hot springs, he got the fish, the cold beer. [ laughter ] coming up in the next half hour, the for the School Shooting suspect charged with 17 counts of murder, how police say he slipped away after the massacre. The plot foiled by grandma, why she became suspicious and called police. The loneliest plant in the world, it grows in the bay area, has signed his are trying to give its company to ensure its survival. Disturbing new details about the teen y you are watching kpix5 ne

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