Noon. Good afternoon. Im Gasia Mikaelian straight to breaking news in the east bay. We sent skyfox up above san leandro and interstate 580, in the 155th avenue exit. You can tell here there are no cars getting through eastbound or westbound on 580. Total shutdown of the freeway. There is, as you can also see to use , lets say, oakland to Castro Valley or the other way around, it is not going to happen because as of right now, both sides of 580 east and westbound through san leandro are closed. We sent skyfox right above that 150th avenue the Sheriffs Department right off the freeway. This is not very far at all from bayfair mall. Wec see some cars getting by on one of the overhead overpasses, but again, no activity and a long line stop there on 580. Again, this is at the 150th avenue exit off ramp in that area, the freeway is shut down. People trying to use side streets to get around. Weudont know exactly what prompted the Police Activity and the total closure of the freeway that we see right now. Were working to get that information and also, of course, how soon that may be resolved will stay on top of it throughout this newscast and online. Lets jumpuacross the bay here because new at noon, San Franciscos mayor london breed, just wrapped up what many consider a crucial annual state of the union. State of the city address was given at she is headed for a toughdero. Reelection battle against opponents who say her deal with theft and drug crimes as well as homelessness. In chae opportunities that lie ahead. Never, ever bet against San Francisco, so. We never stay down for long. We have faced incredible challenges in the past five years to unparalleled health crises, one in the form of covid, the other in the form of fentanyl and policing and puc safety. Mayor breed said her policies are working. Ktvu christian captain is at the address. Wegll bring him in for coming up at 1230. President biden will deliver his state of the Union Address and make his case to the nation for reelection in november. Weve learned the president is expected to announce a plan in the state of the union for the u. S. Military to help establish a temporary port on the gaza coast, increasing the flow of humanitarian aid for the beleaguered territory. During the israeli more from foxs rebecca castor on capitol hill. President biden is preparing to give a high stakes state of the Union Address during an Election Year where its almost certain hell face a rematch is expected to argue the state of the union is strong, but he needs to convince a restless electorate. A recent fox news poll finds 72 of americans are dissatisfied with how things arc going. For me, that starts with inflation. It goes to the border, it goes to crime. Of course, if youre joe biden, he wants to show he. It is important for this president to continue to talk about our freedoms and how they are under attack. They are in extreme ways byuextreme republicans. With the election just eight months away and no debates on the calendar, this could be bidens best chance to lay out his vision for his next terms and draw a stark contrast with republicans, who made their voices heard at last years speech. Now we have this acting out era under the trump me tell you, it will be an embarrassment if they continue to do this. At 81 years old, biden is also the oldest president makess uneasy. He really cant afford to make a big gaffe in particularly anything that sort of betrays d. Hes skating on pretty thin ice is going to be the one of thehi worlds greatest addresses. After the speech, 42 year old republican senator katie britt will give the republican rebuttal from alabama after the state of the union. Its back to the campaign trailc for presidet biden, which includes a stop in georgia on saturdayuwhere be cag on capitol hill. Rebecca castor, ktvu, fox two news. And we will carry the state of the union for you live here on ktvu starting at six tonight. Were also streaming the state of the union ktvu. Com. Youllt see our regular newscasts over on ktvu plus and fox local on your smart tv. Public comment is underway for a vote on pgd rate hikes thats set to take place in San Francisco today without discussion California PublicUtilities Commission. Ktvu tory gains live in our newsroom with details on the vote. Tory garcia its a familiar story for many pg and e customers who have up over the t few years. Customers and advocates say they are left wondering why the Utility Company needs to raise over 2. 2 billion in profitsng last year, the California PublicUtilities Commission is expected to vote today on charge to pg and e bills. This already faced a 35 rate hike spearlier this year. If this proposal passes through the cpuc today, pg and e customers will bills. Customers tell ktvu that their bills are already too high. One father said hes made efforts to understand why his bill has grown so drastically, but pg and e has never givenc hm a clear response. Anywhere from 30 to 40. Wow, thatgs a band of about three years. Live in your homeuus, just the o of you. And youre still seeing 30 to 40 . Yeah, its, um, weve got weve, like, followed up with them to see if theres, like, a difference in the way theyre reading the meters. Says the newest proposed safety upgrades made to its systems in and euannounced its profitso, pg increased by 24 last year, and boost came directly from rate increases. When youre seeing on the news about the billions of dollars and this and that, that and then theyre going to its, you kind of have to scratch your chin. A belmont customer described the steps her family takes to cut down on their high power bills. We went on this plan where youre only supposed to use your heat and air conditioningc durig certain times, and it was just spit was too hot or too cold. Didnt really save us that much money. Um, we wood, we have a fire, uh, fireplace, a gas fireplace. And we use that and, um, close the curtains and use blankets. Consumer Advocacy Group the Utility Reform Network says that its time for pg and e to stop spthe hikes. That group hopes tt future pg and e rate increases can be based on the Social Security cost of living adjustment. It is proven very hard for the Public Utilities commission to deny pg and e a rate increase for money they have already spent. This is money theyve already spent right now. Pg and e is ableuto overspend. There are no limits to how much they can overspend. Customers we spoke to see the bills plateau at some point, but they arent holding their for the Utility Reform Network tells ktvu that customers should not be asked to pay for pg and e. Quote incompetence when managing its funds and infrastructure, and that sentiment was echoed by speakers who commented before the cpuc vote today. This isnt the only increase pg spcould face in the coming mont, as the Utility Company has already proposed several more later this year. Garcia tori gaines, live in our newsroom. Thank you. New at noon. The San Jose Police department is working to increase the number of female Police Officers in the department. Chief anthony mata, along with mayor matt mehan and other city leaders, made the announcement this morning. They say the Police Department is joining hundreds of agencies across the country in signing a 30 by 30 pledge, a commitment to growing female representation among Law Enforcement recruits to 30 by the year 2030. I and we, all of us here are committed to a workforce that rs the diversity ofuthis community and will continue to provide spopportunities and career growh for all employees. The sworn of, sp31 of its overall workforce. New at noon another business has announced plans to close its store in San Francisco, union square. The north face will close its Union Square Location march 31st. The north face was started in San Francisco in the past several months. Union square is seeing closure announcements from several brands. The newly renamed Emporium CenterShopping Mall is also seen. Several vacancies. The north face says its stores in santa clara, berkeley, walnut creek and palo alto will remain open. Ivf treatment resuming today in alabama after many cases were put onuhold following a controversial ruling court jus ago. Jonathan siri tells us more about the legislation signed into law late last night protecting ivf doctors and patients. The governor of alabama signing a new law wednesday evening immediately following its passage by the state legislature, giving Legal Protections to ivf providers and patients, shielding them from civil and criminal liability. In the event that embryos are destroyed. Itgs been hard on the physicians, hard on the staff, sphard on everyone involved in e care, and most especially hard on the patients. This followingua ruling by the state Supreme Court last created through in vitro fertilization are considered children under state law, and spthose who destroy them could e held liable for wrongful death, the ruling prompting ivf clinics throughout the state to stop treatments dongt have, you know, unlike a time to wait. So, um, we just really want to give it a try and see if we can have another baby upon signing the new legislation, Governor Ivey saying in part, quote, let me say clearly, alabama supports growing families through ivf, from protecting the unborn to supporting ivf. Alabama is proud. We are a prolife, profamily state. Republicans in the state legislature proposing the bill in an effort to resume treatment at clinics across alabama. The bill, taking effect immediately once it was signed. n what were doing right now is just trying to play lawsuit whack a mole. In a Swift Response to the alabama Supreme Courts rulingt legislation in the us Senate Protections for ivf failed tora pass last week, blocked by Senate Republicans in atlanta. Jonathan serrie ktvu, fox two news. Federal investigators frustrated with boeing why the company is now being accused of withholding information from investigators. Plus new information surrounding the largest wildfire in texas state history. How a utility provider is now being blamed for potentially igniting the fire. And in barry weather. Look at this. Nice to see some blue sky finally back in the picture. We get a break in the rainfall for Fisher Investments at Fisher Investments we may look like other Money Managers, but were different. other money manager you cant be that different. Fisher Investments we are. 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By our count, well stay on top of the situation, certainly to keep bringing you an update on the road closures and work to learn more about what caused the police actiont throughout this newscast and bos under more scrutiny here. Aftere of its jets flew off midair flt as reporter david spunt tells us, the ntsb chair is now accusing boeing of withholding information from investigators. Sp its absurd that two months later, we dont have that ntsb chair jennifer homendy, not holding back her frustration at boeing. At a Senate Hearing wednesday, homendy told lawmakersuthe company is withholding information from her investigators, including records indicating who worked on the door plug that flew off a 737 max nine midflight in january. We know for a fact that there is a team that deals with the doors in renton. Theregs an entire team of 25 people in a manager, a preliminary report last month found four bolts that helped keep the doorc plug in place were missing. After the panel was removed during a repair job last september, homendy says despite repeated requests, boeing never provided records on that repair or even said if they kept those records. Lawmakers were stunned at hammonds testimony. Well, i will say that is utterly afteruthe hearing, boeing submitted a full list of its 737 door team. It also addressed the issue of if the door plug removal wasel undocumented, there would be no document to share. We will continue to cooperate fully. Whd didnt suggest any intentional wrongdoing, she did stress the delay would hold up the ntsbs overall probe. Investigators boeings plant in Washington State on sunday that will likely continue all week. The hearing comes after the faa gave boeing 90 days to respond to Quality Control issues raised by the agency, and Industry Experts in washington, david spunt, fox news. Lets get outside now into this gorgeous bay area weather. A nice day of calm and maybe most of tomorrow. Quiet as well. Mark. Yeah, were looking a nice little break in the rainfall. Finally some blue skies. I know. We had some areasuof low clouds this morning, but clearing out across a good portion of the bay area this afternoon, our old system from yesterday that was quite the weather maker producing some heavy downpours, some thunderstorms and some lightning strikes that the statt into southern nevada, moving out into arizona. So for us, we have the drying pattern now were watching. It always system to w. And were going to be watching this energy out in the pacific that will impact our weekend plans. As far as a bit of a bree expected to develop over the next few hours. Right now, you ten miles an hour. Mostuareas in the single digits, half moon bay, though a bit of a the nort 17 miles an hour. Beautiful shot this afternoon. Look at this. Just some lingering clouds,uas you can see over the east bay San Francisco, looking outbovet toward alcatraz. Some glassy conditions on the on the bay waters as well. And its shaping spi think well take it. Santa rosa right now, 60 upper 50s ann jose reporting 57 degrees. So weather headlines today, clearing skies tomorrow, more sunshine. Its going to be a nice forecast. And the weekend definitely some more clouds. And we are talking about some shower chances, especially as we do move into sunday. And the sierra. Remember last week we were the major snow accumulations, the blizzard conditions. This was a scene a few minutes ago as yout can see, this is actuallyufrom sierra tahoe showing you all the big snowpack and still some lingering clouds over the think, im thinking, a very popular weekend to enjoy all that fresh snow for tomorrow. No problems lots of sunshine. Saturday partly cloudy skies and then on sunday more clouds. But we arent. uwere not expecting any major storms to impact travel over the passes as we head into the weekend. Heres this area of low pressure. This was yesterdays system that was kind of hanging out near near the bay area. As i mentioned, its arizona and nevada and right now we have this area of High Pressurec offshore. Well, here t is. You can see its building out here in the pacific. So mostly sunny skies for today a break in the rainfall today and tomorrow. No major storms this weekend. But still we are spexpecting some changes. Here s the forecast model. Were looking pretty good for your saturday. Definitely some more clouds and the chance ofusome showers. Best chance, as you foe north bay, especially up into sonoma county. This system kind of falls apart overuSan Francisco. It may be enough to produce some mist or some drizzle or a light shower. And thenuon sunday, looks like another system could be approaching be watching out for that activity into the weekend. No major storms, but definitely its not going to be a sunny weekend here in the bay area. Highs this afternoon will be in the upper 50s to the lower stick around for today and tomorrow. Theres that chance of a shower for your saturday. We will bring in some more shower chances by sunday afternoon, and then also into monday as well. Spso we get a break in the rain and i think well take it. We will. Mark. Thank you. Coming up, Violent Crime on the new york subway is spikin