Cyclists want to see on the peninsula after a hit and run crash injures a woman riding her bike. All of us. And like this green sparks and a big pop. Strong winds knocking out power for barton residents today in the winds arent over yet scrum for storage karnow tracking the powerful gust set for tomorrow. When fun time from the bay areas local news station. Youre watching kron. 4 news. Good evening. Thanks for joining us for kron. 4 news at 10. Im ken wayne and and Vicki Liviakis in east oakland, nonprofit shut down its services after a car crashed into their building. Now, this is the second time the group has had to deal with reckless drivers causing thousands of dollars in damage. Group now needs help to try to get back up and running. Kron fours. Dan thorn talked with one of the groups coordinators and dancer in the studio with more. Dan can. The group is called homies empowerment and they help provide food and clothing for those in need. In east oakland. And this specific building is called their care center. And for the second time since 2022, a car has smashed into the building and now theyre not sure when theyre going to reopen. Its a devastating blow for east oakland, nonprofit, homies empowerment, their care center on 77th in macarthur heavily damaged after a speeding driver crashed into it. It just beneath that heartbreaking that here we are both the 2 years. Were at this again Care Center Coordinator vyvianna montana, speaking through a protective mask because of potentially harmful particles floating around inside the building. She says early thursday morning 2 cars were seen speeding down the street and then one of them lost control and slammed into the front of the care center. The car was later towed away, but the driver was nowhere to be found. And were lucky that it didnt happen during the day time where we have. Over 2000 families lined up to food or when we have our days that we do the store. This is now the second time the nonprofit has had to deal with reckless drivers smashing into their building in 2022. And out of control street racer struck the center forcing them to stop muchneeded services for 6 months because of the structural damage done to the building this time the center could be closed for much longer. The group will also have to stop providing food and clothing to families while the buildings damage get surveyed. Montano says they need the city to step up with some solutions, kind of upsetting because we have reached out to the city. We have reached out to see if we can get some type of barriers in the front of the facility. Yet nothing has done. Homies empowerment is asking for the community to help them bounce back. Just like they did in 2022, they showed up words of hope for that. One of the very initial up for us i just hope support the time. But were told the district 6 Council MemberKevin Jenkins did visit the care center to look at the damage. And homies empowerment is seeking monetary donations on their website and homies empowerment dot com. We were told that theres a lot of speeding that happens in this area. So theyre really counting on. Hopefully something to come up the city to do something about. You mentioned im sure thats not the top of the list and wings that the city wants to invest in. But i mean, with the amount of families that they help out the food, the clothing and all that. I got to help out everybody putting little concrete barrier should cost that much money, right . Answer. So i . A developing out of Alameda County election. Officials there say they will be manually. Counting the signatures submitted in a petition to recall District Attorney pamela price. The county registrar of voters says that the results of a random sampling of the signatures submitted last week. Were not enough to determine whether the signature threshold was met. The recall effort requires 73,195 signatures to qualify. Organizers of the recall effort say that they submitted more than 123,000 signatures strongest today knocked out power on bart pg. E says the winds caused a tree branch to fall on a power line near berkeley this morning. Passengers had used a bus bridge to reach their destinations. Parts as some trains had to be turned back because of the power outage. And in palo alto, the power is back on after a tree fell onto some power lines, cutting out power to. Almost 900 customers there. This happened just before noon today between embarcadero road and amarillo. Road crews spent the day clearing those branches off the power line. Our first Lawrence Karnow joining us lawrence, those winds were not done with us yet. I know were going to see him with again, i think overnight tonight well watch those picking up. So, yeah, theres certainly the possibility of more tree limbs or trees coming down and Power Outages to as those winds going to ramp up, especially in the north bay. I think the east bay hills outside, though those winds swept skies, keeping it nice and clear of any clouds around the bay area, of course, down below made for some warm temperatures. But that we still have for some very gusty winds as we head toward tomorrow morning. I think the t between about 4, about 7 oclock in the morning. Then after that, they should begin to tail off. But all those areas shaded in brown currently under wind advisory mainly over the mountain top. So that being said outside, you see that offshore wind continuing. Weve got those winds blowing out of the north right now. Weve got some gust to 20 miles an hour. Plus in spots. But yeah, were going to see more of that. In fact, throughout the night tonight. Heres a forecast model showing some of those winds going to be wrapping up as we head through the night tonight into early tomorrow morning. You see the colors began to switch right around 3, 4 oclock in the morning. Some of those gusts were talking 40 Miles Per Hour and some of the purple shaded areas and well all around, it will be a little blustery. The good news is those winds taper off by the afternoon. So the winds go away. But the warm temperatures will be settling in. Well talk more about that weekend forecast coming up in a few minutes. All right, lawrence, a Death Investigation is underway right now in gilroy after a mans body was found at the site of an rv fire. Police say that that fire happened this morning in an alleyway on rosanna street. Thats near gilroy. City hall. The fire forced some nearby residents to evacuate the identity of the man has not been released. A group of cyclists are calling on San Mateo County officials to make streets safer after a driver hit a cyclist and then drove off. Chp says cyclist was hit at the intersection of polygamous road ascension drive. The cyclist suffered a serious back injury. Were told investigators describe the vehicle involved is a gray or silver minivan damage on the right front corner today, the cyclists friends gathered at the same intersection where she was hit. Problem with this intersection is that. Cars come down the street at a high rate of speed. And given the gentle nature of this curve, it basically encourages drivers to go quickly not to stop at the intersection and basically take this as quick as a highway. Onramp without stopping. Anyone with information on the driver is asked to contact the california highway patrol. Police are on our park are warning residents about increase in car targeting chevy camaro say say thieves are using technology that simulates a remote key to gain access to the cars and then driving off in them. They say anyone who owns a camaro should take extra precautions such as installing a kill switch or installing a gps tracker. Happening tomorrow, a major road closure in the east bay a months long delayed, paving project is finally set to begin this weekend. Closing down a section of freeway in pleasanton. Doctor. Sara stinson joins us now live in the studio with what you need to know to prepare for this closure and vicki caltrans will be closing a ninemile stretch of southbound 6. 80, this weekend to repave the road. The work was initially scheduled to start in january, but it got delayed again and again because of rain. But its finally set to begin at 9 friday night and go through for monday morning. On 6. 80, in pleasanton signs warning drivers of a major disruption this weekend. So theres going to be a us where we are. Caltrans is shutting down a ninemile stretch of the interstate. To replace worn out lanes. The goal is to fix pesky potholes. Janice morrow with caltrans district 4 says the closure will be a shortterm inconvenience that comes with a longterm fix for will move years and to 6. 80, will be closed between al costa boulevard in san ramon all the way south to state route 84 in seminole northbound 6. 80, will remain open. Morris says getting it done in one weekend will allow them to reduce the number of nightly closures needed and in turn allows caltrans to finish the project sooner from 3 months for white reporters. What we and also moving the project that so done in this area. This spring, here are some alternative routes. You can take your coming in from saying tracing from that area. You can take westbound by day, get on southbound in door you wrote into with trump 6. Amy coming concord places. But were even get on state 4. Whats brown . The theres an exception to this closure and its good news for those celebrating Saint Patricks day in dublin, entrance to need will be ope this is just the south end of the project. Caltrans will have another closure when they begin the north end within the next 2 months. We put maps and a lot of information about this closure on our website. Kron 4 dot com. Im sara stinson reporting back to you. All of these incidents occurred on aircraft that either out of francisco are back into San Francisco. Flight incident on monday. Another one today why were seeing a growing list of United Airline problems all involving sfo. What the city of oakland is asking the as to do now with the team decides to keep their share of the policy. And even after leaving for vegas and ready, set, go, were going hear from cow students who just broke Guinness World record on bart. Another mishap with United Airlines at sfo. Yeah. This time the plane was forced to make an Emergency Landing after some mechanical problems caused smoke to billow out from the plane. Kron fours rob nesbitt reports on the growing united incidents at the airport. According to a united spokesperson, the flight was able to land safely at sfo and all passengers deplaned normally at the gate. This mechanical issue, just one of many for the airline in the last 2 weeks, problems for united continued thursday when an airbus, a 3. 20, carrying 150 passengers encountered a hydraulic leak on its approach to sfo. Smoke could be seen from the landing gear which the airline says occurs. When hydraulic fluid comes in contact with the brakes i spoke with retired pilot douglas rice about how as a foe has been the nexus for all the united incidents in the last 2 weeks. All of these incidents occurred on aircraft that either. Out of francisco are back into San Francisco but came from sap francisco in prior flight. Sort of describes where this could be coming from, according to flightaware united flight 18, 16 that encounter the hydraulic leak thursday was on the ground at sfo. Long aircraft is already been repaired is already left francisco on its next like united headline started catching the attention of the public march 7th. Japan down united flight lost a wheel while taking off from sfo the next day, a united flight from sfo to mexico city had to make an Emergency Landing at lax because of hydraulic issues. This weeks problem started monday afternoon when united flight to 14 experienced engine issues before arriving to sfo from honolulu. The same day that united flight bound for sfo from sydney was forced to turn around due to maintenance issues. Travel industry analyst Henry Harteveldt is surprise since sfo was the home of united largest maintenance base. I am concerned as analysts. About whether the procedures, the proper maintenance procedures are being followed. Whether united has enough maintenance staff on not just here in San Francisco, but elsewhere. Experts i spoke to say its likely that the ntsb and faa are investigating each incident and that united is doing its own investigation. To avoid another mechanical mishap, noting that each plane landed safely and no passengers were injured. I recently flew united Dallas Fort Worth and the pilot made a point of saying that he. And then a thorough inspection during his of the aircraft. And we should feel confident flying on the plane and that was great. The deposit shouldnt have to do that. Harteveldt says there doesnt seem to be any changes in demand for united flights and no drop in ticket prices. Reporting in the newsroom. Im rob nesbitt kron. 4 news. 7 bus passengers in antioch are hurt after police say an suv driver ran a red light and crashed into the bus. Happened this afternoon at the intersection of world road and highway 4, the eastbound offramp there of police say that the victims were rushed to the hospital after complaining about pain. The driver of the suv was also taken to the hospital, but is expected to be okay. Police say no drugs or alcohol were factors in the crash. Were a parents in san jose today. Citizen app video shows him waiting for their students to be released from piedmont hills. High school after students were under shelterinplace orders. While police look for a suspect, police say the suspect made his way toward the campus while trying to get away from officers. No word if that suspect was arrested. The shelter in place was lifted. This was the second shelterinplace issued for San Jose High School in just the past 2 days. Oakland unified says its dealing with a 35 Million Dollar deficit. The district says higher costs and a decline in enrollment are both factors. According to the districts schools have not yet returned to prepandemic enrollment levels. And School Officials say theyll soon have to make some tough decisions the owners of the aides are considering signing a threeyear lease extension at the oakland coliseum. Now, in exchange, the city is asking that the as leave behind its branding and logo when they make the move to las vegas. A city officials also are asking that the team have an active role in bringing in mlb Expansion Team to oakland and selling its half of the coliseum. The as portion of the coliseum. It cost 45 Million Dollars and they have until april to pay it off. Take a look at this. Some neighbors in santa rosa waking up to knocked over trash cans after those strong winds. A lot of us felt this morning. Lawrence karnow standing by with a look at the weather and some advice on what to do with your trash cans tomorrow morning. Yeah, ive seen my go all the way down the street. I mean, youve got to hold on to those things tonight. Of course, got to be careful of the winds are going to really be picking up around the bay area, especially the north and the east bay hills. Well see those winds whipping outside tonight. The skies are nice and clear. The offshore wind continues around the bay area. Looks like it will be in place and probably wrap up by early tomorrow morning. And then as we head toward the middle of the day in the afternoon, those winds will begin to subside. Leave behind what looks like a spectacular afternoon. So enjoy it while we have these wind gusts today. How about this . A 72 mile an hour gust mount diablo, healdsburg hills. Youve got a gust there. 62 miles an hour, a black hawk in the east bay. 58 mile an hour gust. Oakland right at the airport. A 44 mile an hour gusts, San Francisco, 37 Miles Per Hour downtown San Francisco. Even a 34 mile an hour gust in san jose. So gusty all around. You can see whats happening here. High pressure building into the north and the east and then youve got low pressure spinning around in the Southern California. The difference between this pressure systems really kicking up the wind looks like as we head through the day tomorrow with those these winds wrapping up tomorrow morning. Well, watch out. If youre traveling early on, the ones going to be very gusty. The good news is by the afternoon, those winds quiet down, leaving lots of sunshine, warm temperatures in the 70s all around. I would not have guessed when we changed our schedule, which is something that really pushed for to get rid of those 30 minute head ways that it could make a world record possible. Also better service. We get a world indeed. A new Guinness World record on bart, 7 counts. Students raced around the bar system on a socalled speed run. Stopping in all 50 bart stations in less than 6 hours is the last year the grad students spent 5 to apply to get that Guinness Record and sure enough get this approved it as a category. Our grant lotus is here to explain how these grad students did it. And more importantly, grant, why . Well, they did it because its awesome. Number one and to raise awareness about the importance of Public Transit for the environment and everything else. So this is a new record new to guinness. These young adults were aware of a previous attempt to do a speed run through the bart system. You look at this man, a lot of stop, 50 stops. That person who tried it some youtuber. Apparently it took them more than 6 hours. And these folks last week demolish that mark finishing in 5 hours. 47 minutes and 42 seconds stopped everywhere. There. They were honored at a bart Board Meeting this week. Uc bart Board Members saw the picture was happening. They wanted in on the picture, got out of the seats, go get the picture. You see the images there of the recordbreaking journey. The group was led by. Paul loo. It was a long day. So yeah, the 7 of them, they did all kinds