And the vehicle below. There are no witnesses to explain when and why that car ended up in the water. Good afternoon, everyone. Im frank mallicoat. Im michelle griego. We begin with developing news in alameda. The coast guard is investigating a diesel leak there. Firefighters are setting up booms to try to contain the fuel. They think its coming from one of the boats docked at the marina there. Environmental Services Also at the scene now trying to determine the damage. The fuel is contained to the marina so far. Well let you know what happened. A massive oak tree came crashing down in a bay area neighborhood early this morning. Anne makovec in oakland where the post storm incident crushed cars and just missed a man. Reporter this car is one of three that felt the wrath of this falling oak tree in oakland last night. It happened on el dorado avenue at 10 p. M. It just missed me. Reporter he had just walked past it with his dog. Heard the crackling, turned around, thought it was thunder, saw the transformer blow and saw everything kind of come down. Reporter including a treehouse that once belonged to the 10yearold who lives in the house. I was just shocked because that tree was leaning down. It wasnt falling. For kids, this is real exciting. For the parents, its a little different. Reporter George Horton is a family friend. Its pretty amazing, you know, that a big tree like that could come down in a neighborhood like this . It was lucky that it fell this ways in some ways and hit cars instead of hitting their house. Reporter no one feels luckier than the man who walked by this tree seconds after it fell. I was having a rough day but now im counting my blessings. That was anne makovec reporting. Tsunami warnings have been called off following yesterdays deadly earthquake in chile. The massive quake was centered just off the northern coast, 8. 2 and triggered landslides and a tsunami warning. At least six people were killed. Authorities in the south American Country say damage was surprisingly light. Chile is one of the most earthquake prone countries in the world. Several smaller quakes hit the country in recent weeks and seismologists say the threat of a larger one is always possible. Expect about another 8. 8, 8. 9 earthquake here sometime in the future. But the key point is that this magnitude 8. 2 is not the large earthquake that we were expecting. During the chaos, 300 inmates escaped from a womens prison. Chiles president declared a state of emergency and deployed hundreds of police and soldiers to prevent looting. From yesterdays quake in chile to recent earthquakes that jolted california, its a stark reminder that the next big quake could come from any of a dozen seismic faults that crisscross our state. Kpix 5 reporter cate caugiran in the newsroom with what scientists are doing to prepare. Reporter experts from the usgs say theres a lot to learn from the chile quake and we could expect the big one sooner than we think. Fridays was the result of a coastal plate jamming into a continental plate, a subduction zone. Thats important to note because we have a similar setting here in the bay area. This quake is the latest in a string of many, the most recent ones we have heard, of popping up in Southern California about a 5. 1 magnitude. Experts dont believe all these are related but the trend of quakes should be good meaning the types of quakes we see in Southern California are considered normal. Were here living in earthquake country in the bay area and in Southern California. And its a reminder that we need to be ready. We need to be prepared. We need to do what we can to make it so the structures we spend time in are safer. Reporter he says chile was lucky the quake happened 50 miles offshore. We might not be so lucky in the bay area. Even though we cant predict earthquakes, i did asked him given the information we have, is there any indication we can expect a big one here . He said most earthquakes scientists would say if one big one came tomorrow, they wouldnt be surprised. Cate caugiran, kpix 5. With the threat of massive tsunamis following these earthquakes, scientists are doing everything they can to develop an Early Warning system. As John Blackstone reports, the question isnt if a tsunami is going to happen, its when and how bad it will be. Reporter there was no warning ten years ago when the indian ocean tsunami killed some 230,000 people. By 2011, when a devastating tsunami struck japan, a Warning System was in place but it came too late for too many. Anywhere you are close to the water, you have to be concerned. Reporter in seattle, he leads a team of scientists at the National Oceanic and atmospheric administration. They are developing a faster more accurate way to warn communities of approaching tsunamis. Tsunami is going to happen, no question about it. What we want to make sure is that we do everything we can to reduce the impact. Reporter their project has taken on a sense of urgency because of the cascade yeah fault system about 100 miles offshore running from Northern California to vancouver. Scientists now believe its capable of a magnitude 9 earthquake. On the San Andreas Fault were waiting for the big one. On the cascadia fault were waiting for the really big one. Thats a very good way to put it. Reporter this is what floats on the surface . Yes. This is the buoy just like the one off the coast of oregon. Reporter greg helped design the revolutionary sensor that deploys with a buoy then sinks to sit near the fault on the ocean floor. We have less than 20 minutes in order to detect a signal and send the alarms off to the communities under threat. Thats what were steering towards with this new technology. Reporter when an earthquake strikes, the sensor can tell if it triggers a tsunami and sends a signal to the buoy which transmits it to a satellite then back to the tsunami warning center. Researchers will be able to calculate how high the wall of water will be and how far it could travel. With the new systems now we are hoping to buy time that can get the warning out quickly and to evacuate those communities under threat. Two prototypes of the new sensors are now in the ocean off the coast of oregon. During an earthquake, earlier this month they worked as planned. Scientists say its an expensive task but one that will save lives and property. Snowboarder who was missing is alive and well now. Abraham finkelstein of San Francisco got lost in the sierra backcountry monday night. Avid outdoorsman found his way through the mountainous terrain in waist deep snow to reach a home. He met up with rescuers last night. Except for a little frostbite he should be fine. Pg e says criminal charges against them for the san bruno pipeline explosion are without merited. 10 people died in 2010. There are 12 criminal charges against the utility. Pg e could be fined half a Million Dollars for each charge. Prosecutors accuse pg e of knowingly relying on false and incomplete data when assessing pipeline safety. One man is dead another in serious condition after a shooting in oakland on the 5900 block of bromley avenue around 11 30. Two men were shot, one pronounced dead at the scene. Police dont have any suspects. They are now asking witnesses to come forward if they have any information. Happening around the bay, police have arrested a man suspected of holding up two women inside their Pleasant Hill home. 40yearold David Allen Vancil from antioch is in a Contra Costa County jail today. He is accused of forcing his way into that home sunday night and robbing two women at gunpoint. Police say they found him with some of the stolen items during the armed robbery. His bail is more than 4 million. Owe points like these protestors opponents like these protestors have lost an appeal regarding the tech buses using local bus stops. They may go to court to try to stop the program that is scheduled to start in july. Coming up, gms ceo faces another day of questioning in connection with 13 deadly crashes. The new evidence that reveals who knew what and why nothing was done. [ chanting ] its the Inflight Entertainment everyone is talking about. Why a disney movie suddenly came to life as passengers boarded their flight. It sure must be springtime because in the next seven days, i have puddle jumping and i have lathering on the sunblock. That full sevenday forecast as the news continues right here on kpix 5. ,,,,,,,, questions in congress for t cond day. The main the Top Executive at General Motors is answering tough questions in congress for the second day. The main question deals with the poor way the carmaker handled a defect responsible for more than a dozen defects. Reporter gms ceo returned to capitol hill to face more questions about the companys faulty ignition switches and the tenyear delay in recalling more than 2 million cars. The public is very skeptical of General Motors. I agree. It took way too long for this to come to the attention and to do the recall. And we have admitted that. We have also apologized. It is tragic that there has been lives lost. Reporter senators are getting their chance to question mary barra today. The longtime gm employee was not in charge when the problems surfaced with the chevy cobalt and other small cars. She says gm will not shrink from its responsibilities. At least 13 deaths are linked to the switches. My Leadership Team and i will do whats necessary to assure this doesnt happen again. We will hold ourselves accountable. Reporter gm has launched an independent investigation but new information is already emerging about who knew what and when. Cbs news obtained an email that shows multiple gm executives including laurie queen the vehicle line executive in charge of the cobalt knew an ignition switch could have been fixed nine years ago. Family members of victims are outraged that gm waited so long to take action. They want more than an apology and some are demanding the automaker pull all cobalts off the road for good. Gm may be looking at ways to compensate victims. It has hired the lawyer who created compensation plans for victims of 9 11, the Boston Marathon bombing and the bp oil spill. Developing news at this hour. 29 people are now confirmed dead in that Washington State mud slide as floodwaters finally recede we are getting a better look now at the devastation that covers nearly 300 acres there. The mud and debris are 750 feet deep in some places, only about 5 of it completely searched so far. 600 people, some using cadaver dogs, are involved in the search. Mountain view is taking the First Step Towards saving water during the drought. The City Council Unanimously approved a stage one declaration. That means more education about conservation. Residents cannot leave hoses running when they wash cars and restaurants cannot serve water unless requested. The recent series of storms did little to help the sierra snowpack. Water Officials Say they havent seen it this low since 1988. Its only 32 of normal measured in the middle of yesterdays storm. I think the rain is just about over. Youre talking 80s by the weekend . Not by the weekend. Near 80 by sunday and then 80s beginning of next week. There will be a test. So listen up. Lets head out. Look at this beautiful view of san jose at this lunch hour where currently we have a combination of sun and clouds. Oh isnt that lovely . The winds are under 10 Miles Per Hour at this time out of the northeast san jose at 56 degrees. Everybody is in the mid50s. However, the museum at oakland sporting 59 degrees for one of the warmest locations. All right. Heres what we all need to know. There will be a test. We have a combination of clouds and sun today. The winds will kick up towards the evening commute up to about 15 Miles Per Hour. Drying out begins now through thursday and then we have more rain in the offing by early friday morning. This is that ominous area of low pressure taking a nodes dive to the south and ejecting to the east. As it does so just skimming across Southern California with light precipitation. Otherwise were kind of sandwiched between systems as this High Pressure briefly builds into the bay area. Meanwhile, the entire state is now beginning to dry out. The snow flurries have come to an end in the greater lake tahoe area, it is 34 degrees and we see a hint of sunshine. Fresno showers are now dissipating, as well. Our temperatures today into the upper 50s and into the low 60s. We do have more rain in the forecast. And it looks like for the most part that will come very early friday and it will be less than. 25. Now, tonights sunset will be at 7 33. Tomorrow mornings sunup at 6 53. I want to walk you through this. Again, its an upperlevel low that will skim across the northern section of the bay area producing some light rainfall but the bulk of your friday will be dry then High Pressure builds in and yes, were talking mid80s by tuesday inland like los gatos, saratoga, gilroy, morgan hill, brentwood, antioch, tracy, you all the above. There you go. Meanwhile, we have a baseball game at 12 35 a doubleheader at 6 p. M. Tonight cloudy skies for both games for the most part. Temperatures are in the 50s. So play ball. Yeah. Not bad baseball weather. Not at all. 80s by monday. You know, you had 79 inland on sunday. I might squeak an 80 in there. In your backyard. Full party at franks house. We like that. No pool but come over and well party. The stanford men made the sweet sixteen but the Lady Cardinal are marching on to the final four. [ applause and cheers ] campus buzzing with excitement after the Lady Cardinal took down the tar heels last night. This years seniors made it a goal get back to the final four after losing out last year in the regional semifinals. Its hard. My teammates on the bench on the court, my coaches were always saying, relax, play basketball, let the game come to you. And im so proud of everyone. The team will take on their old nemesis undefeated uconn. Connecticut wake up and smell the bacon . The new technology that could turn your cell phone into a smell phone. And lets check the big board on this wednesday. The dow is up for a third day in a row. So is the s p. Nasdaq is down despite news that amazon just unveiled a 99 settop box to rival apple tv. Well be right back. He ,,,,,,,,,, chicken and potatoes with baby red potatoes. I love them. Start off sauteing those a little bit of salted and pepper and add in grilled pepper but not grilled all the way through, just get the nice charcoal flavor on the outside and finish cooking in here with a little bit of Chicken Stock and scallions and tomatoes. Great. Thats it. Its very simple and easy to make. Now, wear going to finish this off real quick with a little bit of artichoke hearts. Parsley. Move the chicken around so it doesnt stick to the pan. Red pepper flakes and then oregano. Salt and pepper. Look at that. Delicious. Easy to make. And its beautiful. Chicken and potatoes, our way. Thank you, bella. Beautiful. Enjoy. Well, everyone has had those mornings when you cant stop hit had gone the snooze button. But would the smell of a great breakfast get you out of bed . I dont know. British researchers have developed a device that attaches to phones and works with various apps to spray out a variety of scents. The developer says doctors think the technology could help alzheimers patients. Because memory is such a powerful trigger of emotion it can be used as a way to remind them to do things, for example take medicine or even eat. Researchers say they are working to improve the smells and the size of the device to make it easier to sniff on the go. I dont know. I think id still press snooze. A little bacon and coffee in the morning . Might get me up. Today in new york amazon announces its latest streaming device. Amazon fire tv, the gage lets users stream video to their tv sets from amazons video by bay area and some other sources. The tv device only 99 and they will start shipping them out today. Most of us have met apples siri. Now meet her competition, microsoft unveiling the entry in the smartphone Voice Command Technology this morning at a developers conditions in San Francisco. It was inspired by the Artificial Intelligence computer in the popular halo videogames and, of course, apples siri is the best known smartphone voice program. However, googles android phones have a similar program. Turns out that teen who sued her parents for Child Support and College Costs didnt need the money. She got a 56,000 scholarship to western new england university. A judge turned down her lawsuit and she eventually moved back in with her parents after all. [ music ] a disney movie comes to life as passengers board this plane. The stars behind the impromptu Inflight Entertainment. If you have a Consumer Problem or a question, call our hotline at, 8885helpsu. Volunteers are there right now. Well be right back. ,,,,,,,,,, getting tough on tenants reg coming up tonight at 5 00, renters cashing in and the landlords say its just not fair. How they are getting tough on tenants renting out their homes on air b and b. That and more at 5 00. Its the best Inflight Entertainment we have seen in a while. [ music ] actors broke out into the circle of life from the lion king on a recent australian flight. The cast members were heading back to sydney after announcing the show was coming to the city of brisbane. They decided to sere