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KGO ABC7 News 600PM March 11, 2016

Rain above antioch and east. In the north bay, we have a Flash Flood Warning in effect until 8 00 this evening from penn grove down to petaluma, including a stretch of highway 101. Now, a flood advisory is in effect for most of the bay area, so 8 00 into the evening, the down pours continue and a long stream of moisture continuing to push through and the next storm, coming in later tonight and tomorrow is now catching up to the current storm, which means tomorrow mornings commute is likely to be a mess. The next storm ranks three on our storm impact scale. A storm expected to produce another 1 to 3 inches of rainfall. And what will develop overnight and into early hours, the morning commute will start off with lots of wet spots just be careful. Ama . Spencer, thank you. Firefighters had to rescue two people when their car stalled on a flooded road off highway 1. Crews closed the road and authorities warn you should never drive through more than six inches of water. U. S. 6, heavy winds and trees knocked down these trees in sausalito. In sausalitusalito, crews helper the trees just a short time ago. Santa rosa college tweeted this picture, the caption says no reports of damage or injuries. Share your pictures and we may just show it on air or abc7news. Com. The north bay is getting soaked and people are getting nervous. Abc7 news is live with details for us. Cornell . Reporter for now, there is a break in the rain after a steady down pour. Here a lot of folks are watching san anselmo creek. Now, many folks are not taking any chances. Rain pounded the north bay all day long, there is no escaping it. This is el nino, coming back. Reporter chelsea works at body time skin care. The merchandise is off the floor. Just sit, hope, and wait for the best. Grateful for the rain, but hoping it doesnt flood. Reporter many are watching nearly san anselmo creek. So far, no flooding here but this is a reminder of a big flood back in 2005. The rain is a blessing. We need it. But maybe not so much at once. Reporter flood stage is six feet. Business owners are meeting potential flooding, building a wall to keep the water out. Nancy hopes she wont need to leave the area, she is manager of boarding for pets. Were going to have three storms over the weekend. The first is hitting now. Weve got a heightened level of awareness. Reporter theyre alerting to be prepared just in case. Well issue a reverse 911 notification if we believe were getting close to flood warning. Reporter so far, so good, but more rain is on the way. Flood barriers have gone up and in a San Francisco neighborhood that is prone to rising water. This is what happened in december, 2014. Heavy rain hit a lowlying area in the mission. Water overflowed into homes and businesses. To avoid a repeat, crews set up plastic barriers along folsom and 17th street last weekend to keep water out. They provide a watertight seal and can be moved to let cars in and out. Theyre filled with nonpotable water and are going to protect flood waters from entering into the properties. The barriers cost less than the millions San Francisco paid last year to repair flood damage in the neighborhood. Wayne freedman is live in glennville. Good evening, people along the Russian River know that when the rif almost reach the highway. There is a lot of dirty work tonight. This is nothing yet. You never know what it can turn into. Reporter the Russian River pushing upward maybe by tomorrow. At the mirabelle park, they know this is always one of the first places to go under. There. Its a matter of getting ready or out of the way. When erin simpson moved in, they warned her about this, today, guerneville worried less about the river than about the creek. I went through a flood years ago and spent 1800 to fix my car so i dont do that anymore. Reporter they are not optimistic. Imagine being in a van, nice clean house, next to the creek. Its a very height it will go under the house and and washers and driers a mess. Its paradise, not lost, but wet. From guerneville, abc7 news. Here is a look at reservoir levels now. The largest reservoir, lake shasta, at 69 of capacity. Folsom lake at 71 and largest reservoir in santa clara lake is 50 full. More than a third of california remains under the worst drought that is exceptional drought. Those parts in dark red just released by the u. S. Drought monitor. Here is a look. Okay. Now, lets compare to californias drought from six months ago. This shows conditions from september. Here is a side by side comparison showing the improvement we can see. The september map is on the left. Defeating the drought means having enough snow to last through the summer. The storm isnt helping. This shows the resources to help you plan for these storms at abc7news. Com. A verdict is in, in the federal trial of four San Francisco Police Officers who shot and killed a man who had a taser. A jury ruled they did not use Excessive Force against alex nietto. There is strong reaction to the decision. Reporter the jury said they were ready and had a verdict, this case was heard as a civil case because Police Officers were never charged. The four San Francisco Police Officers were in court today when a jury found theyd not used Excessive Force when they shot at alex nietto 59 times. The question never is how much bullets. The question is why . Reporter it turned out to be a taser, which according to the investigation, nietto pointed at police. He continued to point at the officers and they can tell that that was happening because they can see the red scanning sight which is a scary situation to face. Particularly Police Officers who knows what that means. That is contrary. Only proves, again, if youre a white police officer, you have the right to walk free and be happy. If you kill an innocent brown and black person in this country. Reporter the four officers were never charged with shooting nearly two years ago at vernal heights park. The District Attorney found they acted within the law. Police had gone to the park after people reported to see a 28yearold nietto with a weapon, acting erratically. This is nothing mr. Nietto deserved, much less what San Francisco deserves. California could become the second state to set the minimum age for tobacco purchases at 21. That is one of several changes lawmakers approved. And were live in simi valley. The country prepares to say a final farewell to nancy reagan. Then, words no child should here. I got a call yesterday that my cancer came back in my bone marrow. The positive attitude this High School Student is keeping after a life threatening diagnosis. A Family Fitness Center these little guys . They represent blood cells. And if you have afib an irregular heartbeat that may put you at five times greater risk of stroke they can pool together in the heart, forming a clot that can break free, and travel upstream to the brain where it can block blood flow and cause a stroke. But if you have afib thats not caused by a heart valve problem, pradaxa can help stop clots from forming. Pradaxa was even proven superior to warfarin at reducing the risk of stroke, in a Clinical Trial without the need for regular blood tests. And, in the rare event of an emergency, pradaxa is the only oral blood thinner other than warfarin with a specific reversal treatment to help your body clot normally again. Pradaxa is not for people who have had a heart valve replacement. Dont stop taking pradaxa without talking to your doctor. Stopping increases your risk of stroke or blood clots. Ask your doctor if you need to stop pradaxa before any planned medical or dental procedure. Pradaxa can cause serious, and sometimes, fatal bleeding. Dont take pradaxa if you have abnormal bleeding. And seek immediate medical care for unexpected signs of bleeding, like unusual bruising. Pradaxa may increase your bleeding risk if youre 75 or older, have kidney problems, stomach ulcers, a bleeding condition, or take certain medicines. Side effects with pradaxa can include indigestion, stomach pain, upset or burning. Dont just go with the flow. Go with pradaxa, the only blood thinner that lowers your risk of stroke better than warfarin and has a specific reversal treatment. Talk to your doctor about pradaxa today. Here is a live look through san rafael. Traffic is heavy because of the rain and the commute. Most of the area is under a Flash Flood Watch lasting until the end of the weekend. Live doppler 7 is tracking the storm and Spencer Christian will join us with an update in just five minutes. California can soon become the second state in the nation to get the minimum age to purchase cigarettes at age 21 instead of the current, 18 that is a part of a series of bills. Reporter one key measure raises the smoking age from 18 to 21. Health department numbers show 16 of the High School Seniors smoke tobacco. The sponsor says that is wrong, and costly. Theyre going to see it in the billions of dollars. I know this business wise, we live from this store. We dont want to lose business. This 19yearold smoker says it might not change his behavior. Are you going to smoke any sfwha. I think i will. Reporter another measure, sponsored by mark leno of San Francisco puts the same restrictions on ecigarettes. This is about protecting our youth and cost of public health. Reporter the smoke shop owner agrees. It should be for everyone, its tobacco. One customer says hes not going to stop smoking before becoming legal, again. Thousands could walk off the job in San Francisco while trying to broker a new contract. 92 of the instructors voted to allow a strike. Sticking points are largely on pay. The proposals on the table seem to keep members at a salary at 2007 salaries. City college believes the statement saying its quote, finding a way to restore salaries and offer raises while maintaining a long term sustainability of the college. An oakland High School Student is facing a Health Battle no child should face. Darrell aikens needs a bone Marrow Transplant. The cancer is spreading and he is remaining resilient. I dont feel like its something about me. Reporter the football player, Darrell Aikens was on a roll. I got a call yesterday that cancer came back in my back. Diagnosed with leukemia following a football game. I couldnt breathe. My could tell i couldnt breathe. It was taking a long time to catch my breath. Doctors treated him and he continued to play sports. Im not stopping, im just having as much fun as i can, and hope for the best. Reporter his former coach doesnt want to see the 17yearold side lined again. It was just sad to get the phone call. Hes a real great kid. Reporter darrell needs a bone Marrow Transplant to treat the cancer that moved to his back. I hope i can find a match. Its going to be a stronger chemo than the first time. Reporter darrells desire to win on, and off the field, keeps everyone motivated. Keeps me going. If he is positive and im positive, we can beat this. Reporter friends are working to coordinate a bone marrow drive because he has big plans after he beats cancer. I want to play college football. Reporter finding a match would get him back on the field for his senior year. Were going to post details including how to find out if youre a match. And katie wasnt able to bring us the story, because she had to be at the hospital. Shes pregnant and this is a photo after her water broke. We wish her and her all the best. What a story to tell her kids. Right . Are you sure it wasnt the rain . Waters are breaking all over the bay area today. Right . Yes. Weve got rain continuing to fall in what it seems across the bay area. And we have reports of debris flow and portions of heavy moisture moving northeast ward. And that is one of the greatest rainfall totals that have been measured. Almost two and a half inches in santa rosa. And in San Francisco, 1. 86 in napa. Here is a view from our camera, at pier 17 and well see heavy rain tonight and tomorrow, another rough commute expected in the morning and a little bit of a break before two Weekend Storms come our way. The next storm will be a strong one, ranking three out of five on our storm impact scale. And this is expected to bring 1 to 3 inches of rainfall. So a wet, windy commute starting in the morning. And notice how heavy rain became more wide spread. Its going to be a mess and it wont taper off until at least early afternoon hours. And were left with locally heavy showers. By 10 00 we project what rainfall totals. An inch and a half in santa rosa and an inch and a quarter in napa. And san jose will get its share up to a third of an inch. Napa river expected to crest above flood stage, about half a foot above tomorrow afternoon. And in flood warns that expand beyond those concerns and north bay as well. Tomorrow, rainy, windy conditions, looking for highs in the mid to upper 50s and we have four storms coming our way and a storm ranking three tomorrow, one only one on saturday. And heavier sunday, spring forward with clocks and mid week, sunny skies, warmer weather. Thank you, spencer. Okay. Mountain lion possibly in the Los Angeles Zoo with a koala. The clues indicating one of californias most famous cats could be resp as long as you love me, anyits alright. E. Bend me shape me, any way you want me. Shape the best sleep of your life. Sleep number beds with Sleepiq Technology adjust any way you want it. The bed that moves you. Only at a sleep number store. The imfamous hot felon is out of jail and preparing for a modelling career. He served time in stockton, and was released this week. Meeks posted this picture to his instagram page. Tonight in southern california, Los Angeles Zoo Officials Say Mountain Lion p22 may be a koala killer. Zoo official s say the koala has potential to just walk around. Last week, something mauled the little animal p the middle of the night. A still photo of p22 was inside that night. He was in the zoo the night of koala disappeared and would be capable of doing it. There is strong circumstantial evidence. Some Officials Say it may be time to trap the lion and move it out of griffith park. Its not clear how the lion is getting into the zoo. It is possible it was a bob cat or another carnivore. Tomorrow, former first Lady Nancy Reagan will be laid to rest. Next, people when admire her show up for a chance to say goodbye. Imagine wearing a strip of glass on your eyes that allows you to look at holograms. New at 6 00, augmented reality. What happens when the real world and Virtual World combine. Our live doppler 7 hd now, the accuweather forecast is mixed emotions but happy to come. The public had a chance to say goodbye to nancy reagan. Tomorrow, the former first lady will be laid to rest. The funeral will take place at the Ronald Reagan president ial library. Reporter there are last minute preparations going on. We have seen trucks and people coming and going and there will be hts of security. Governor jerry brown will be here with one former president and several current, and former, first ladies. They came to pay their respects to former first lady, nancy reagan. Saying goodbye to a woman that many saw as a driving force behind Ronald Reagan. I admire the way she protected the president. She was a sister, she was poised, respectful. Lady. Tomorrow, about 1,000 dignitaries will gather for a private service. They include michelle obama, hillary clinton, george w, and laura bush and rossalynn carter. And expected to speak are journalist tom brokaw. Its everything she wanted and will be great way to show respect to her. Reporter its a service nancy reagan planned down to the last detail. Very much like she lived her 94 years of life. In simi valley, abc7 news. And abc7 news will carry the funeral live tomorrow, coverage is scheduled to begin at 11 00 a. M. A tense sandoff in san jose is over. A man took his 3yearold hostage. It started as a domestic dispute and turned into a s. W. A. T. Standoff. Authorities negotiated for the childs safe release. The father didnt surrender until after 4 00. Police officers will have to work mandatory overtime today, extra shifts on sunday. San jose has 839 officers to patrol the city. Short of what the mayor and staff want. Staffing is set at 1109 numbers. At these numbers, wed be the least staffed in the nation. Police channeders and Union Leaders claim other agencies offer better pay and benefits. A series of storms is moving into Northern California. This is a look at live doppler 7 hd. The weather triggered a Flash Flood Watch across the bay this week debris on the track derailed the train. The city plans to tear down a red tagged Apartment Building on saturday. The complex, located at 320 esplanade has been empty since 2010, now, its at risk of falling into the ocean because the cliff eroded. The place where real world and Virtual World meet is being developed here in the bay area, tonight, taking us inside of the hightech glasses making augmented reality a reality. This is the most immersive augmented reality on the planet. The team didnt just build the glasses, but a contraption inside them to prove im not hallucinating. It is clear . Yes. Augmented reality is different. You can see the real world in the background there. Is no block edge. You can interact with the holograms with people around you. The microsoft hole hollow lens still isnt for sale. You

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