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KPIX KPIX 5 News Early Edition June 9, 2016

In 11 minutes. I will have another look at traffic and weather coming right up. Terminally ill in adults will be able to kill themselves with medical aid. Mason jenkins on how it will work. I think its going to happen to somebody but not us. Reporter but sidestepping the conversation about death is something Assembly Member and former worker Susan Edmonds wants to stop. The ability to provide one more option for people at the end of their life also encourages the conversation about what people want and dont want in their final days. Reporter after the bill was signed by Governor Brown in october, california joined oregon, washington and vermont in a small group of states that allows physicianassisted suicide so how does it work . First, in order to receive end of life drugs, you must be over 18. You must have less than six months left to live. You must be capable of making your own medical decisions. The process starts with a conversation between patient and primary care physician. This often comes after a long fight after something. Reporter the patient must make one written and two verbal requests. They must be able to take the drug on their own. And two doctors must sign off for the patient. Ucdavis medical professor ben rich explains why. They both have to document that they have made this assessment and will stand behind it with their professional integrity. Reporter the law doesnt list a specific drug to give and patients who go through the process can change their minds. Roughly onethird of the people who obtain the prescription will never use it. Yes, well say it was still a comfort to them. That was macy jenkins reporting. Patients who qualify can fill the prescription whenever they want. That person would have leeway to take the drugs whenever they want. Starting today teens across california will be turned down at the register when they try to buy cigarettes. The legal smoking age is now 21. It applies to cigarettes and other tobacco products. The law aims to keep teens from picking up the habit. The National Survey on drug use and health suggests that 90 of tobacco users started smoking before they were 21. California is the second state in the union to raise the age to 21 after hawaii. The sentencing of a former Stanford University swimmer in a Sexual Assault case continues to gain interest across the country. Heres kpix 5s betty yu with information revealed in newly released Court Documents. Reporter 20yearold former stanford swimmer brock turner is serving six months for three counts of Sexual Assault. Before the decision came down, he wrote to the judge saying he was so sorry for his actions. Turners conviction dates back to a frat party on stanford campus last year. Witnesses describe the victim as lying on her back motionless while turner sexually assaulted her near a dumpster. But in new Court Documents obtained by cbs news, brock doesnt take full responsibility. And instead, he blames the Party Culture and risk taking that i briefly experienced in my four months at school h had the probation report reveals that brocks blood alcohol content was. 13 . He admitted to drinking seven beers and a couple of swigs of fireball whiskey before meeting the victim. At the time of the report last month, the victim herself said, i want him to be punished but as a human, i just want him to get better. He doesnt need to be behind bars. Reporter in a letter that has now gone viral, she shows a change of heart. The probation officers recommendation of a year or less in county jail is an insult to me and all the women. And for the first time, we hear from brocks mother, who wrote a letter to judge aaron persky after the guilty verdict but before the sentencing. I beg of you, please dont send him to jail plus prison. Look at him. He wont survive it. He will be damaged forever and i fear he would be a major target. Stanford boy, college kid, college athlete, all the publicity, this would be a death sentence for him. Betty yu, kpix 5. According to a prosecutor sentencing memo, Text Messages and photos from brocks cell phone suggested he used drugs and alcohol while in high school. Three more suspects have been arrested in connection with the violence after last weeks really at the Convention Center in san jose. All three were juveniles recognized from tv coverage. Police are still looking for at least one more suspect. The man shown in this photo. Investigate want the publics help to find him. Last night the police chief held a Community Meeting to discuss what happened after of the trump rally in san jose. He disagreed with critics who believe there was a lack of police response. I have a lot of authority with my officers but i dont have the authority to take their integrity away. There are things we could have done better obviously. And if mr. Trump comes back, we will do things better. A total of 7 people have now been arrested in connection with that violence. Things got out of hand at a meeting backup dating the use of force policy for San Francisco police. Over the past year, sfpd has been criticized for its actions in a number of deadly shootings. The San Francisco Police Commission invited the public to comment on proposed changes to the policy. Thats when things got heed. Out of order. Next speaker. [ yelling and cursing ] next speaker. The updated use of force policy would include using adding more factors to determine if use sues feasible. To determine if use of force is feasible. [ screaming and cursing ] youre killing all my brothers and sisters and im tired of it im tired of this the Police Commission recently approved the use of body cameras as well as the policy to allow officers involved in shootings to watch the footage only after they give a statement of fact. The cameras could be in use by the end of the month. Democrats are pushing Bernie Sanders to step out of the race. Cbs reporter hena daniels on the senators visit with president obama today that might feel like a trip to the Principals Office reporter today Bernie Sanders heads to washington to meet with president obama at the white house. The party is hoping to unify against donald trump. Democrats acknowledge they need the millions of sanders supporters to win the general election after polls have shown sanders would fare better against trump than Hillary Clinton in november. Its a persuasive argument. Reporter during a taping of the tonight show with jimmy fallon the president said sanders has invigorated the party. I thought that Bernie Sanders brought enormous energy and and new ideas. He pushed the party and challenged them. I thought it made hillary a better candidate. Reporter Presumptive Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton is focusing her attacks on trump calling him a demagogue after his relentless attacks on judges, the media, his opponents and their families. In an interview with cbss scott pelley, clinton said her opponent is unprepared for the white house. I do not believe his views or, um, his, um, rhetoric, um, will find that favorable an audience in the general electorate. What he has already said both words and deeds, um, disqualifies him from being president. Reporter today trump will meet with donors in new york. He has also promised to make a speech on the clintons next week. Hena daniels, cbs news. Taking a look at the delegate count it takes 2383 to earn the democratic president ial nomination. Clinton has hit that mark with more than 2700. Sanders has about 1900. It is 4 39 right now. Lets check in with julie watts. Driving across the bay bridge this morning, it was windy. Were seeing really strong onshore winds even windier in the afternoon and that will keep things cooler. Also, increasing fire danger. I know you might not think that with gray skies, its so cool, but still, gusty winds especially during the afternoon hours could be a problem with fire danger. Lets take a look at the current temperatures outside this morning. Temperatures are topping out mid to upper 50s. 53 santa rosa. 57 your current temperature in concord. Today Cool Temperatures below average near 60 at the coast. Upper 60s to low 70s around the bay and then low 80s for some of the warmest spots inland. Overall out the door, gray scouts and coastal drizzle staying cool tomorrow again today with slight warming as we head into the weekend. Im going to time it out coming up in your full forecast. We are also keeping an eye on the weather for the commute this morning. Theres a wind advisory at the bay bridge. Chp issued it at about 1 45 this morning. These are not connected necessarily with u. S. Weather Service Advisories. Chp drives across the bridge, one of the units says hey, its a little windy out here, lets put on a advisory and thats what theyve done. In the south bay we had a vehicle grass fire on the connecting ramp to the guadalupe parkway and 280. Thats cleared. The rest of the south bay ride is good. Where we are tracking so traffic already this morning is on 580 westbound through the altamont pass. And as you come out of tracy, as well. Guys . Thank you. Today barts board of supervisors will consider a 3. 5 billion bond measure for the november ballot. If approved by voters in the Bay Area Rapid transit district, the general Obligation Bond would help Fund Improvements to the transit systems infrastructure. The projects would include repairs or replacements for aging rails, tunnels and tower transmission systems. The meeting begins at 9 a. M. In oakland. It is 4 41. Still ahead, remembering legendary boxer muhammed ali. The tribute expected to draw thousands today. ,,,,,,, but the alleged kidnapper w shot by cops, before he cou say. Where pearl w its been two weeks since a vallejo teen was grabbed, but he was shot by cops before he could say where pearl pinson was. The girls family still hopes to see her alive. Kpix 5s andria borba reports. Reporter notes and flowers are tucked into the chainlink fence above 780 in vallejo all for the girl whose name is scrawled in spraypaint right around the corner. Pearl pinson. Its been two weeks counting today that she was taken away under her will. She didnt deserve this. Waking up every day is the hardest thing. We pray wherever she is at we keep her healthy and strong. Reporter at the top of the pedestrian foot bridge where pearl went missing there were prayers. We gather for pearls safe return. Even as trail ran cold. I want to bring my sister home. Reporter pearl was last seen bleeding and screaming for help getting dragged away by fernandez castro. He was spotted in Santa Barbara county a day later leading Law Enforcement on a highspeed chase that ended with a shootout in solvang. She wasnt with him. Later that night the search spread to marin county for pearl and eventually to the Sonoma County coast in jenner. But still there was no sign of pearl. Im never going to lose home on my sister. I know she will be found one way or another. Reporter rose shares a bedroom with pearl and says the nights have been the hardest. I wake up during the middle of the night thinking, oh, she is going to be here and she is not there. Reporter in vallejo, andria borba, kpix 5. In kentucky today thousands are remembered muhammad ali. Reporter don champion on the memorial that will bring people together. Reporter the long goodbye for muhammad ali will begin with a traditional Muslim Prayer Service at louisvilles freedom hall today. The boxing legend began crafting details of his funeral years ago. He remained a muslim until his death last week. The city, the country, the world, wants to send him off in the very best of fashions. We also want to send him off in the very best of fashions. Reporter freedom hall holds special significance to the ali family. The champ staged his last hometown fight here back in 1961. Knowing that were behind setting up all of this because of a great man and what he did to impact a nation. Reporter a hearse carrying his casket will travel across louisville tomorrow ahead of a service at the young center. Thousands of free tickets for the service were given out yesterday on a first come, first served basis. He means the world to me. He stood for his rights for louisville and the world. Reporter moments after, scalpers began selling them online. Anyone selling or buying tickets online will be reported to Law Enforcement. Reporter anyone who did not get a ticket can watch a live stream of the Service Blocks away or online. Don champion, cbs news, louisville, kentucky. Former president bill clinton will be at tomorrows memorial to eulogize ali. Wildfires are threatening homes in northern central arizona. Hundreds of people have been force the out of their homes as the tender foot hire grows. No homes have been destroyed but some structures have been damaged. Parts of state route 89 are closed. Its the only freeway into yarnell. More than 600 acres were burned. The Cleveland Cavaliers pounded the Golden State Warriors last night in game 3, 12090. The warriors won 1 and 2 in oakland. Although the game was played in cleveland, a big crowd showed up at oracle arena for a viewing party. The fans were loud as you can imagine as if they were playing there. It was disappointing finish. Many feel last nights game was just a bump in the road. Thats only game 3 and i still believe. True warriors fan. Thats right we still believe. Game 4 is tomorrow also in cleveland. As for the stanley cup final, its truly a mustwin game today for the sharks. San jose trails the best of 7 series three games to 1. It has to sweep the next three games to earn the stanley cup. The sharks will hold a viewing part at san pedro Square Market later today. The puck drops at 5 00 this afternoon pacific time. I think they can do it. Its a battle but they can do it. You hold out hope. You have to. You have to. All right. How about the weather . More of the same. Staying cool the next couple of days. If you have outdoor plans this weekend its going to warm up. Well see a warming trend but you have to hang in there one more day. Tomorrow will be the coolest day of the week. Lets go ahead and take a live look outside starting off with low clouds, not as much widespread fog and drizzle yesterday but well see some along the coast. Definitely gray skies around the bay. Some clearing inland this morning. Temperatures are in the upper 50s. Areawide in santa rosa. Slightly cooler for you there. We have fog stacked up along the coast and it is ushering inland but as we move on throughout the day, it does move in and then it backs off. Plenty of sunshine most spots inland San Francisco and the peninsula socked in for most of the day. Why . Upper level trough moving into the Pacific Northwest is bringing with it a cooler air mass deep marine layer and onshore winds. Combine that for below average temperatures. The gusty winds we were talking about earlier today. Cooler tomorrow and cooling trend weekend. Morning coast clouds and drizzle to start cool to mild again today and then a slight warming trend heading into the weekend. That pretty much rounds out your forecast. Temperatures today in the low 80s for the warmest spots inland like santa rosa, fairfield, upper 70s places like vallejo, concord, livermore and san jose. We are in the upper 60s around the bay, low 60s at the coast and likely going to stay gray at the coast and then well see some sunshine at least for the second half of the day inland. Also going to see some gusty west winds likely for the second half of the day so keep that in mind, as well. So your extended forecast shows cool below average today cooler tomorrow and the warming trend begins saturday into the weekend topping out in the upper 80s by the end of the weekend and staying warm through the beginning of our next workweek before we start to cool heading into the middle of next week. Thats your forecast. How are the roads looking, george . Not too bad. Julie. We have the wind advisory at the bay bridge and we are just getting word of an accident on interstate 580. Lets start here though at the toll plaza. Still an easy ride despite the wind advisory. This is more important for those of you driving high profile vehicles but again out of the maze 11 minutes. We have already talked about the slowing on 580 westbound. Now at vasco road an accident reported. You can see that coming out of the altamont pass, speeds are down considerably. 36 Miles Per Hour is what they are showing. Now, another area where we would typically see very heavy traffic is on this ride for highway 4 in the westbound direction. Thats not the case so far this morning. Look at that trip time as you can see, coming in at just 7 minutes from hillcrest to highway 24. That gets you down highway 242. Heres a look at your commute to the san mateo bridge. A light and easy ride here. Again, about an 11 to 12minute trip time across the span. For the Golden Gate Bridge ride through marin county no delays southbound. Lets check the ride on mass transit. No delays. 4 52. Drones design to carry people . The new deal that could be the first step toward flying taxis. And whats cool about your school or summer camp . Email your nomination to us at coolschools kpix. Com. We may come and feature your school or camp on the show. ,,,,,,,,, good morning. Time now 4 54. Highs in the bay topping out in the low 80s to the warmest spots in the south bay although many folks will peak in the mid to low70s, sunnyvale, santa clara, fremont, 66 in hayward today. East bay temperatures topping out in the low 80s f

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