Lets get it started, people. There was no reason to detain him, let alone kill him. The apd took a calm situation and made it fatal. Officers charged in the custody death of Mario Gonzalez. Embattled Alameda CountyDistrict Attorney pamela price does what she said she would do in reopening the case. We do think that this litigation is a waste of taxpayer resources. If oakland had chosen to engage with us, we would not be here. Lawsuit off the ground. San francisco gets legal over an oakland plan to brand the east bay airport with the name San Francisco legal eagles feel is protected property. 4 20 is on in San Francisco. Theres more things to do and more places to go than ever before. Weed week . San francisco. Whats ahead for the weekend and the changes that could have you finding other options. And taylor swift surprises with another album. Why music writers call it daggers wrapped up in a lullaby. And a black and white photo of swiftie wearing 750 underpants and a ysl top. Thats how you start a weekend. That is a way to start a weekend and an expensive understood wear. Good morning, everybody, im reed cowan. And i think mine are like 5. 99. Oh my gosh. Are we divulging too much on this friday morning . Well, heres the thing. You are going to be in your underwear outside this weekend because it is going to be hot. Not a lot of layers here in the bay area. Its going to be a beautiful weekend yet again. I mean, weve had day after day. Jessica, is this going to continue like do we actually have any sort of rain or bad weather in the forecast . Wait, i think nicoles neighbors are going to be watching her close this weekend. [ laughter ] right . No. And first things first no, nicole. Second things second, elaborate on that, reed. We were just talking about the underwear comment. How were all going to be going out well, reed is going to be going out shirtless and gardening in his beautiful weather. Oh reed. Im sure your neighbors going to love that. Call the police a quick look at whats beginning on outside. At least you are going get a tan. We are expecting mostly sunny skies in this weekends forecast and the haze still over the Santa Clara Valley and partly cloudy skies above us. We are off to a cool, mild start with another day of above average temperatures. Just a little bit more mild compared to yesterday. Yesterday we were still talking about 80s down into the Santa Clara Valley and off in the east bay. This afternoon now were having 70s in the forecast for us which you are not going to notice too much of a difference. So this beautiful spring almost summerlike weather for some of us here in the bay area, based on which microclimate you live in is going to continue as we head into next weeks forecast. Making your daytoday life really convenient and making mydaytoday life not as exciting. I love the active storms we were just dealing with earlier of course but its nice to kind of finally take a break from all of that active weather right . I mean we had 51 atmospheric rivers hit the whole west coast this season. It has been a busy season and now we have a lot of High Pressure building its way in. Heading into early next week. Just like what we have this week and thats going to keep us dry and warm and its going to keep the storm track away from us. Were going to be left with beautiful weather to get out there and find some new activities outside. Maybe check out gardening liable reed is going to be doing this weekend. Now as we head into next week, theres a slight, slight chance of showers in the forecast for us. But that doesnt happen until late thursday, friday of next week. So im going to have more on that in a bit. Other than that enjoy the dry week ahead of us. I want to catch you up on something that really presented a problem about an hour ago. In pleasanton, for those of you wanting to take southbound 680, all lanes are currently closed between the bernal avenue and sunol road exits. So we have caltrans crews currently out there sweeping up some gravel that was a spill from an accident earlier this morning but chp mentioned theyre going to try and get this open this hour. Were going to check back in but right now, you see a lot of red there before these lanes are reopened. So its going to be a really slow drive for those of you heading towards the south bay. Some other brake lights can be seen over on westbound 80 and emeryville approaching the bay bridge. For those entering San Francisco so as gianna would say, reed, pack your patience on this friday morning. All right, thank you so much. Right to what looks to be a major escalation in the middle east. Israel has fired a barrage of missiles and drones on iran. Following iran and their firing uniserial over the weekend. A u. S. Official describing this as retaliatory act and saying it is limited. No nuclear targets hit in iran. Meanwhile, iran just downplaying the strike there telling their people they shot down what they call mini drones and theyre showing video on television there in iran. Saying its just a normal friday everybody. People watching this mideast experts say this response by iran might be part of a broader strategy to sort of minimize this and deescalate. That seems to indicate that iran is seeking to step down off the ledge, minimize the impact of the attack and perhaps walk back down the escalation ladder from here. President biden didnt want this escalation and were now getting the first indication and look u. S. Response this morning. Secretary of state Antony Blinken is in it little right now and he was asked whether israel gay iran any warning about this. And she declined to confirm any knowledge of that. He is meeting with the leaders today and he is not blinking about this. He says heres your headline from the united states. We are not involved in any offensive operations. Nicole . Well, lets go closer to home. To scott park in alameda. Comes after new charges were filed against three Alameda CountyPolice Officers over her sons death. Three years ago today, Mario Gonzalez was pinned to the ground in that east bay park. The officers trying to arrest him held him down for several minutes before he fell unconscious and died. Hi death prompted protestst and calls for justice and last night, Alameda CountyDistrict Attorney pamela price announced new charges against the officers involved. Heres andrea nakano. Hey, hey, do me a favor, mario. Reporter this happened in april of 2021. Officers were looking into a case of a possible theft in the area as they tried to question Mario Gonzalez. It led to a scuffle and the 26yearold man was forced to lay face down on the ground. Family members spoke out after the incident, wondering how this can happen to their loved one. There was no reason to detain him, let alone kill him. The apd took a calm situation and made it fatal. Reporter the three officers now face Involuntary Manslaughter charges that can carry a sentence of up to four years in state prison. This is not a great day for the city of alameda. For the county of alameda. Or for the family of mr. Gonzalez. Reporter price says these charges came about after her public accountability unit had a second look at the case. She wouldnt say what the pau found to warrant these charges being filed three years after gonzalezs death. I cant comment on that. I cant comment on that. The matter is pending before the court. And so the details of how the pau came to this decision and particularly what my predecessor did. Reporter michael haddad, who represented gonzalezs now 7yearold son, won an 11 million settlement in a civil case against the city of alameda. He couldnt do an oncamera interview, but told us these are appropriate charges. Haddad added, after the civil judgment, he handed over his case in a vote that had the evidence needed to pursue criminal charges. While da price made the announcement, she says she had nothing to do with the decision to prosecute the officers and will continue to wall herself off from this case. Another matter she couldnt elaborate on. It was a decision that i made. It is a technical matter and im not able to speak on it at this time. Reporter two of the officers remain on paid administrative leave with the Alameda Police department. The other has left for another agency. So what does this mean effort to recall price as da . We asked usf professor of politics james taylor for his take. Unless i am misreading her, shes doubled down on who she originally was that prompted the recall. By charging these three officers. Shes on the wrong side of the recall of forces. So in that light, i think shes suggesting shes ready for a fight. And she is willing to fight and this is almost a middle finger to her opposition and to those that would disagree with her. Its now up to the board of supervisors to decide when to hold a recall election. Well, the man accused in a mass shooting at two farms in halfmoon bay will face a judge today. Hundredly saw maintains he is not guilty of seven counts of first degree murder and one count of attempted murder. Investigator says he opened fire after getting into a dispute with the supervisor over get this. Just a 100 Forklift Repair bill. After the deaths our community might finally see some solutions. Heres the headline this morning. The sfmta rust yes leased this man to change the three way crossing over at ulloa street and west portal avenue and force drivers to move quite possibly will protect pedestrians. Theres though some business blowback as we went out to cover this story. Some complaints about how this could affect parking for customers in that area. One salon owner told us the change would make it difficult for drivers to reach the street where she works. If thats coming, then its going to hurt all of us. Its going to hurt all of us. I can tell you almost every Business Owner in this area is against it. Well, the counterpoint from traffic bosses is the existing street design is more than 100 years old and the changes prioritize people trying to head to the commercial district rather than people cutting through the neighborhood. If this goes through you will see the changes in the summer. Time right now 6 10 in the morning. Its friday everybody. And over the weekend, we all have an opportunity to reset to take better care of the earth. Its an opportunity not only to have gratitude but live gratitude every day. Shawn . Reporter reed, good morning. Were here at the Robin Williams meadow inside Golden Gate Park where normally, we see a large 4 20 celebration but not this year, well explain coming up. Heres a live look outside before we head to break on this friday. Just waking up, and you are headed out the door, you have one more day and then the weekend is here and its going to be a great weekend here did my legs shrink . I can move them. I mean, i knew Alaska Airlines premium class had extra legroom but this. This feels different. Okay. Crazy idea. On the count of 3. Im going to try and cross my. Ohhhhhhhhhhh boyy thats nice. Woooooo taking a live look at San Francisco. This weekend wraps up the first ever San Francisco weed week. And its a series of events to build on the annual celebration of cannabis april 20th or 4 20 but this year wont be an official 4 20 at hippie hill. Organizers just couldnt get the money to put the event on. So it might drive cannabis fans to dispensaries around the bay. And i have a sneaking suspicion some people still will end up there. Shawn chitnis is live this morning at Golden Gate Park with more on the outlook for the industry and shawn, i just kind of wonder if for nostalgia sake people wont still show up a little bit. Reporter hey reed, good morning. Well, at least right now. We have Robin Williams meadow almost all to ourselves. But yeah, i think you are right. We know that San Francisco police are planning for that. They are actually going to be upping their staffing this weekend for a variety of 4 20 event throughout the city. But lets talk about what is happening here. There wont be able to have that event because of financial reasons and we know the industry as a whole is having some challenges as well. They might say that it is in transition. But still those who love cannabis say that the years ahead are looking good. Joseph snow says its an exciting time for a new cannabis business like his to showcase their products and help develop their brand during San Francisco weed week. Theres definitely a lot of saturation, but because we bet on quality and we didnt bet on quantity when it came to our production, for us, it hasnt affected us quite the same. Reporter joseph says his company snowtill is able to create a Higher Quality cannabis grown indoors by using a better soil that makes the plant healthier. It is definitely very competitive and cutthroat, but i think sometimes in those environments, some of the best products really do come out and stand out. Reporter while many people are used to seeing the large crowds inside Golden Gate Park on 4 20, this year the event wont happen. Weed week hopes to give cannabis lovers and the city a chance to see what else the industry has to offer with events all week long, including on 4 20. Like this Art Exhibition made up of cannabis bags open every day. Theres this huge Forward Movement weve never had before. So were excited to see how this groundswell of like public support and people understanding how powerful this plant is, is literally transforming the world. Reporter Business Leaders say the momentum toward legalization and new advances in how they use the plant are only adding to the energy for weed week. But financial challenges arent just affecting the organizers of hippie hill on 4 20. The industry as a whole has its struggles in this economy. Every day is still a battle for it. Were in the middle of a market correction. I think by the end of this year, you will see a lot of brands disappear and a lot of brands really establish themselves. Reporter weed week hopes to be a boost to neighborhoods like soma, by bringing more people out during the day to meet growers and other industry professionals and in the evenings for cannabis parties. Theres more things to do and more places to go than ever before. Reporter lower prices and Higher Quality products were the promise of those who grow the plant and believe it has a Bright Future in San Francisco and beyond. And so what we do know is that officially there will be an event here thats in partnership with the recs and parks department. Theyre calling it a day of play a chance to play volleyball and kick ball but reed as you say, some people may not get the message and show up here, police are prepared for that as well they say. Back to you. All right, thank you so much shawn. And good luck to the dog playing frisbee right there behind you. [ laughter ] we love seeing that. Well, this weekend cities all over the bay will be celebrating the planet in honor of earth day and tomorrow a live event and crafts and more at the San Francisco zoos earth fest. For oaklands earth day the Higher GroundNeighborhood Development corps is planting trees and enjoy exhibits and entertainment at ox bow commons for earth day napa 2024. Theres also a community cleanup. And on monday, cbs news bay area presents earth day. Its a special look at how bay area scientists and everyday people are working together to protect the planet. Our earth day streaming special airs on kpix. Com, the free cbs news app and on pluto tv and tomorrow were bringing you backtoback specials. First at 7 00 p. M. , the First Alert Weather Team takes a look back at this past winter. Another year of wild weather that will leave a Lasting Impact around the bay area and then at 7 30, a cbs news Climate Watch special. We take a look at the species threatened by a changing planet and how scientists are protecting life on earth. Jessica, two really important specials to watch. I mean, climate change, the species that are affected and then of course locally what you guys had to deal with. Especially during that winter season which is just unforgettable when it comes to some of the atmospheric rivers that we experienced. But interestingly enoughnyny you watch it tomorrow, please do. I dived really deep into the atmospheric rivers we had this season alone and it was a very active season. We might have not noticed too much here in the bay area, on our daytoday, but up into the pacific northwest, i mean, in total, the whole west coast had over 51 atmospheric rivers that impacted all of us and one way or the other. But really the storm track this year was a lot more to the north. Close to seattle all the way down into portland as well. But hey, that rain still helped us here in the bay area. Here all throughout the state of california. We are out of Drought Conditions and we still have about less than 5 of dry conditions in the state. But this is such improvement and i mean last year we had an amazing rain season. This year, we got a repeat of that. Were above average here in the bay. And thats the reason why i could say this so casually. We can finally enjoy this dry break and we actually dont even have to worry about it. Still above average for the rest of the rainfall season so far here in the bay area and High Pressure sitting just offshore keeping us nice and warm and dry as we head into th