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Transcripts For KTVU KTVU Fox 2 News At 5pm 20240714

Stages. They say that the cancel strike may be a tactic to restart negotiations after the u. S. Withdrew from the 2015 Nuclear Agreement last year. With the iranians wanted to see happen with an immediate reaction. The president rejected that and said you will come on my terms. Reporter at the request of the United States, the United Nations Security Council will meet in a closed door session on monday. They will discuss both the latest incident and the attacks on oil tankers last week. Back to you. Ray bogan live in washington, thank you. About 30 minutes ago we spoke to the professor of politics in the Eastern Studies at the university of San Francisco. He said a u. S. Airstrike couldve easily escalated into something more serious. Iran can distract disrupt shipping in the strait of hormuz. And that could then trigger almost certainly some kind of load large global recession. The iranians have allies and forms of various extremist groups around the middle east including in iraq where militias allied have also worked with United States in terms of fighting isis. American personnel could be in trouble. Goes on to see the president may have pulled back after getting briefed on the high stakes involved for military leaders. New at 5, there are reports of the Trump Administration has ordered a mass roundup of migrant families this sunday across the u. S. The round up and said the target 2000 families facing deportation orders and as many as 10 major metropolitan areas. They include San Francisco, los angeles, houston, chicago, miami, and new york. President trump award on twitter that the raids were coming and pledged to deport millions of immigrants. Oakland is a century city and this afternoon oaklands mayor, libby schaaf, responded to news of the raids. Every american should be outraged that an elected official would use the terror of families and children as campaign material. In oakland, i do not have any specific information about raids in this community. Critics are concerned that the arrest could lead to more family separations in spite of recent court rulings. Immigrations and customs enforcement, or ice, so they would not comment on the specifics of any ongoing operation until the operation is complete. Law enforcement officers and some members of the public pay the respect today to the Young Sacramento Police Officer killed in the line of duty. There was a procession as the body of officer tarr osullivan was taken from the Corners Office to an area funeral home. Officers lined the parts of the route and were there to meet the procession once it reached the elk grove funeral home. Sullivan was shot and killed lally domestic call wednesday. Such a young life, doing so much good, cared about her community and to have her tragically lost this way it is heartbreaking. Details about osullivans funeral yet to be announced. The suspect in the case, Adel Sambrano ramos, was formally charged with her murder. He is set to make his First Court Appearance on monday. Sacramento District Attorney sought murder charges along with special circumstances that brings the potential of the death penalty. A popular oakland lake has just reopened for swimming in time for the first day of summer. The closure of the lake was the latest in a slew of troubles including sewage spills, blue algae, and toxic water. 2 investigates is here now and spoke with the parks pretty con they do say they have a very rigorous testing system and they are checking the water constantly for e. Coli, algae and other bacteria. At least twice a week. Levels were unsafe at the beginning of this week but now, as long as there are no signs posted, it is considered safe to swim. Summer splashing is just starting. We are super excited. Reporter this oakland hotspot is now open for swimming. A place bill has been coming for decades. This is the best public swimming place in the area in my book it is beautiful. In recent years it has been closed, troubles caused by algae, stormwater runoff and sewage spills. In april, vandalism caused a broken pipe to spew more than 22,000 gallons state records show if load for five days down to the lake. Should people be worried about going into the water . Absolutely not. We were Rigorous Testing Program and we take our Public Safety and Public Health very seriously. Reporter the east Bay Regional Parks district said they close the lake immediately and the city of oakland posted these signs warning of the sewage spell. It is an ongoing problem that has plagued the lake due to the citys aging infrastructure. Reporter do you know how many thousands of gallons of sewage have entered the lake . We do not, we do not. That is estimated by the city of oakland and their estimate. Reporter last year 2 investigates found that they allowed 230,000 gallons of sewage to overflow onto street and into waterways. The epa even find the city a quarter Million Dollars for letting the toxic water flow into the bay. Still, it hasnt stopped some from venturing into the lake. There is some algae in here but i am up to my knees. They love being in the water and it really makes it easy for me to be able to pack up the car and drive down here and have a place that feels safe where they can come and swim and have fun. Reporter but earlier this month high levels of e. Coli again forced the lake to close for four days. The reason for the high levels is not known. I shower thoroughly afterwards. I have had a rash or two. Reporter still the Park District test the water twice a week and says it is now safe. We have done a lot, this is a beautiful lake, this is a gem, i do not want to do it a disservice by telling the people in the city of oakland they shouldnt swim here because they absolutely should. Reporter making regulars, like mr. Bill, refreshed. Not bad. Reporter ended his mind, worth the risk. Okay, it is an okay day. It is an okay day in the water. He is having a good time. The park did point out they had no reports of illnesses caused by the lake water, but today they did issue a cautionary advisory, it is a yellow light that means toxins are present in the water and it doesnt meet state standards. The beach is open but there is an increased risk. This is what one of those signs of a post look like what it says caution right there. You can find it online if you want to go out to the lake and check the advisory beforehand. Great information, but you did mention that april sewage spell that flowed for five days, do we know why it took so long to clean up . That is the city of oakland responsibility and they told us it was in a remote area where they cannot get trucks and heavy machinery of their sitting edited by hand and it took five days for them to be able to repair the pipe and stop the flow of sewage. Well, digging by hand. Not a fun job. Great information, first day of summer, and looks like it is okay to swim. Thank you so much. Firefighters in the east bay had an early call battling a grass fire near the San Joaquin County line. The 30 acre fire was first reported around 6 45 near Mountain House road and grant line road. You can see plumes of smoke and this is cell phone video and some of these pictures too. Cal fire and Alameda County for fire crews responded, they had a fire 100 contained by 90 am. It did not pose a threat to homes. Warm, dry, and windy conditions prompted a red flag warning in Northern California in effect through saturday for parts of the Sacramento Valley and the sierra foothills. The National Weather Service Warns that any grass fires that do ignite could spread very fast. If your plans to camp or explore the outdoors this weekend you can be should avoid fires and items that may cause a spark. Governor new some announce a deal that would help pg e with any future wildfire liability but only if they agree to concessions such as tying executive pay to safety. We need to protect the taxpayers. And the victims. Everything in our strategy is predicated on that threelegged stool. Here is what the governor is proposing, a multibillion dollar Wildfire Fund to help california utilities, fire related liability. Pg e wouldnt have access to the financing until the company resolved claims from the 2017 and 2018 wildfire season. And, emerges from bankruptcy with a reorganization plan that does not raise customer rates by june of next year. Governor newsom said he hopes to present this plan to lawmakers and make a deal by mid july. Dozens of protesters gathered outside of pg es San Francisco headquarters ahead of the annual shareholder meeting. The demonstration started with a somber moment. The names of wildfire victims read aloud as pg e shareholders read entered the building. Security was tight, guards and their kids around the building. Protesters brought large signs and detailing the Financial Impact of pg e related fires and blasting the company for its bankruptcy filing. Now to the south bay, a report where a civil grand jury report that the Valley Transportation Authority is the most expensive and least efficient in the country. As jesse gary reports that the evaluation comes as a dta faces a possible struck strike by train operators and possibly bus drivers. They are raising the rates, it is like for what . Reporter whether by bus or on the rails, dissatisfaction with the Valley Transportation Authority seems common. They always seem to come late it is a hassle. Reporter it is also a waste of taxpayer money according to a civil grand jury report released this week. The 61 page document says the vta is too big and too political to make sound financial decisions. And that the vta board is in need of structural change to better protect taxpayers. There are two main directors, they shouldnt have conflicts of interest as being city councilmembers or supervisors. That is their primary responsibility is to represent those cities and the county. Reporter Teresa Oneill was recently pointed the vta Board Chairman but is also a city councilman from santa clara. She addresses the criticisms at the board meeting. We have rather a unique model of a governing board of a transit agency. And, we should really look at what other transit agencies around the country are doing and, if having a different configuration of the board would make or maybe help the agency be more effective for the residents we serve. Reporter currently each largest city in Santa Clara County employs multiple Board Members. Smaller cities must consolidate and share one member. And there are also six alternates and extra members. That recipe, combined with the dwindling pharisees from light rail creates too many challenges for the system. They have systemic problems that i think are in part due to the rail system. That make it extraordinarily difficult for them to have moved into a more efficient operating rail system. This is what we all have to step up and really dig down and figure out what can we do to solve problems . The board has 90 days to respond to the civil grand jury report. They have formed a Governors Committee to analyze how to implement some of the recommended changes, including having Board Members elected by the public, instead of appointed. In downtown, jesse gary, ktvu fox 2 news. It may just be random or the motive. Disturbing story coming up, one phone call lowered a taxi driver to his death. Another brought out a total driver. Tonight at 5 30 what we are learning about two homicides this week and the likely motive. Plus the latest on the quarantine at the oakland animal shelter. Five dogs diagnosed with the dog flew. A live report on san joses plans to get people back to a park they often avoid. The unique event in the city has planned this summer, and why the homeless dont feel welcome. A notable warmup felt over the bay on this first day of summer. It is a trend that will continue into the weekend. I have details coming up officials in san jose are planning a series of events this summer at st. James park. Another hope is to attract families and downtown workers to enjoy the open space. But advocates worry about the message it may be sending to the homeless who congregate there. And sleep there. Ann rubin is live at st. James park. The hope is that there is enough room there for everyone to partake park Officials Say when they plan a concert or movie night, everyone is welcome. But the homeless say that is not always how they feel. This weekend the homeless who live in st. James park in san jose will make way for this. Dog yoga. Otherwise known as doga. I never heard of that, that is something crazy. In fact the park will play host to a series of summer activities, not just doga but concerts, movies and wrestling too. Officials say this is a way that offers workers and families to come out to a park they often avoid. Very homeless heavy, they do not tend to bother anybody that i noticed but, it is not a place you necessarily want to hang out when something bigger wasnt happening. Reporter events have traditionally worked well for san jose. Music in the park started in 1989 and has helped energize the plaza of cesar chavez. Officials want that for st. James park too. We develop and plans have been in the works e for downtown cor want to make sure it is safe, active, or people doing positive things is what we want. Park officials stressed that everyone is welcome at these event but homeless advocates fear they sent a message to the homeless nonetheless. They want it for the haves, just like they want all of san jose for the haves, keep raising the rent, and raising the rent, just for people to have the money, and they have the ability to stay here. Reporter moore has said hes been told to steer clear of the summer celebrations. The homeless you go somewhere else before this event starts. And sometimes the homeless are upset, they will sit there, then again it eventually they get up and walk off. But moore says he likes to stay. Myself, i sit here on the bench, i just watched. I watch all day. Reporter doga is every second and fourth sunday here. There are also wine and crafts nights and some lunch break activities during the week. All of the events here at the park run through august 29th. Ann rubin live, thank you so much. First day of summer and, well, Mother Nature responding in a nice way, temperatures up by several degrees. It is a trend we are going to see as we get into the weekend. Hopefully you have your bucket list ready. With some nice weather coming our way. 70s up the coast to 90s and lights. Heres a look at the temperatures outside right now under mostly clear skies, a little bit of haze out there. A little bit of patchy fog but not too much. Santa rosa right now 79 degrees and mid 60s in San Francisco, upper 60s oakland. San jose at 78. How much warmer are we this afternoon . By nine degrees in santa rosa. A little bit cooler, just a tad, may not even notice in oakland, down by one degree. Up by four in livermore and concorde up by eight. This trend continuing into your bay area weekend. Here is a look at the pattern in place, the trough that brought us the cooler weather and cloudy weather now off to the east. High pressure is strengthening. We have a gradient right between the two that is kicking up the north breeze. We do not have a red flag warning in place for parts of Sacramento Zoo and the top in the two up the fog in our area. We are warmer and drier although no advisories issued by the National Weather service for our area for the weekend. Heres a look at the winds right now would you have a northwest breeze at nine. Oakland reporting 17. Concord reporting 13. A bit of a breeze out there as we slide into your friday evening. Here is a look at what we do expect my morning, waking up with just a little bit of fog. 56 in San Francisco, 57 in oakland, 56 livermore, 56 san jose. 64 to start your morning in antioch. Getting into the afternoon temperatures will come up a little bit more, be in the go i 70s expected for you there. Low 80s around the bay, 84 in redwood city, 82 in hayward. Inland communities going to be a little. Wine tasting in the north bay for tomorrow, upper 80s in napa, 91 degrees expected in santa rosa. We will hold onto this pattern to the weekend and the mckenna cooldown. I will have a look at the extended forecast coming up. To up next, a unique plan to help people who live in rvs get a test run. A special parking lot just opened up, find out why this is safe while also getting vehicles options. Coming up at 6 the San Francisco District Attorney may have a new job in mind, what he says about possibly running for District Attorney of los angeles. Police teaming up with chp and other Police Department for a crackdown on sideshow, what they say on enforcement efforts this weekend and all summer long. So the city of oakland has launched a Pilot Program to deal with the hundreds of rvs parking overnight on city streets. The city has begun moving rvs into a dedicated parking lot near the colosseum that has security and sanitation. Rob roth joins us live from the lot where he spoke

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