3 alex live reporting live, 3 alex cannito. Back to you. 3 samantha on the crime watch this morning. A reno woman is charged with murder following a stabbing yesteday morning at a motel in downtown. Reno. Police responded to a fight shortly after midnight wednesday. In the 1400 block of east 4th street. When they arrived. They found 21 year old Michael Banquicio with stab wounds. Banquicio was taken to renown. But later. Died from his injuries. 3 Samantha Police say the suspect. 40 year old victoria sweeting was found at an apartment complex in south reno after leaving the scene. Officers say after they found her. She admitted to stabbing the victim. 3 samantha sbanyone with information regarding the homicide is asked to Contact Reno Police at 3342115 or secret witness at 3224900 3 bill in more crime news. Carson city Sheriff Deputies have identified the two suspects who burglarized a month. Carson city Officials Say the first suspect is 36 year old keith gearhart. Gearhart is about 6 feet tall and 180 poundsofficials also say the second suspect is 23 year old kayla robbins. Robbins is about 5 feet tall and 130 pounds 3 bill Officials Say both suspects used this 2010 black kia soul with nevada plates of 76a501 to flee the scene. Also. Warrants for burglary and grand larceny have been issued to both suspects. 3 bill anyone with information to this case is asked to call the carson city sheriffs office. That number is listed on your screen. 3 samantha turning now to politics and decision 2016. Another president ial candidate is setting his sights on northern nevada. Ohio Governor John Kasich kay sick will be holding a rally at the Washoe County republican headquarters next tuesday. Tickets are not required to attend the event. But you are encouraged to rsvp if you plan to attend. The event kicks off around 1 45 in the afternoon. 3 bill nevada is set to receive around 40million dollars in federal funds to the silver state. Governor Brian Sandoval made the announcement yesterday. Sandoval says the funds will be used to improve recreation areas. Reduce the risk of wildfires. Enhance conservation efforts. And support Wildlife Habitat restoration. The money will come from the U S Department of interior. 3 samantha nevada Solar Company has announced it is laying off almost a quarter of its workforce. Solar city plans to trim 550 jobs as it stops selling and installing rooftop solar panels in nevada. The Company Blames nv energy for cutting the rate it pays solar customers for extra power. Governor Brian Sandoval has come under fire on this issue of net metering. But his Office Released a statement yesterday. Saying the governor supports the rooftop Solar Industry in nevada. 3 bill the girl scouts of the Sierra Nevada will be kicking off the 2016 cookie season with a cookie kickoff event. The event runs this saturday from 10 in the morning until 430 in the afternoon and will be held at the reno events center. Traditional cookie sales will run until march 20, with and deliveries in february. As well as cookie booths in front of retail shops and Grocery Stores beginning on february 26 th. 3 swoosh sound 3 samantha while we are getting snow. Southern california is getting rain. And lots of it we look at some of the destruction. Caused by the high water. The story. When we return. 3 bill plus. A local youth hockey team is headed to canada to compete for a pretty big title coming up after the break we will introduce you to the tahoe grizzilies. 3 morning 3 a youth hockey team from lake tahoe is making a name for itself on the international stage. samantha Gianna Giorgi has the story of a group of Young Players who are headed north of the border in search of a championship. 3 well they were close last year, and this year they are headed to the finals. The tahoe grizzlies, a youth hockey in south lake tahoe. Im Gianna Giorgi back 3 bill 3 the Nevada Department of transportation is asking for your opinion on an Environmental Assessment to a proposed project. N dot is looking to reduce erosion and repair damage to the state route 447 bridge that crosses the Truckee River south of nixon. Recommended improvements include placing large boulders within the River Channel to prevent damage to the bridge supports. As well as ensuring foundation stability. The public is asked to provide comments on the proposal by january 15. If you are interested. You can do so at the website on your screen. It 3 over to meteorologist Tim Studebaker. 3 for today. Patchy freezing fog is possible along with scattered lingering snow showers and slick roads, especially in the morning. Right now in reno. Chilly temperatures with cloudy skies and calm winds. A wintry start to the day. Including the temperatures. Chilly temperatures are expected to continue today as well. Still unsettled with a few scattered lingering snow showers are showing up on radar. Heres a look at satellite and radar. On futurecast. A few lingering scattered snow showers today. A break for tomorrow. Then another round of moisture is positioned to move in on saturday bringing another potential round of snow and snow showers. There is a Winter Weather advisory still in place for eastern parts of the state until 10pm today for additional snow showers. Heres a look at that Winter Weather advisory. For today look for scattered lingering snow showers along with slick roads. Chilly temperatures and generally light winds. Were on our way toward a break in the moisture for a couple of days. On the 7 day forecast. Lingering scattered snow showers today followed by a break on saturday. Another round of moisture for saturday then 3 tim 3 heavy rains are burying parts of california under water. In san diego. Some people were trapped in their cars by high water that was nearly up to the windows. Lifeguards even helped rescue some people from vehicles in the rising water. More than 100 collisions were reported within a matter of hours. Meantime further north. High wind was the big culprit, ripping a water tank in half. And knocking down trees. 3 swoosh sound 3 bill a state of emergency is affecting parts of Southern California. We hear from a consumer advocate Erin Brockovich brock oh vitch about a problem affecting entire communities there. 3 samantha plus. The battle lines are being drawn on capitol hill. As both sides gear up to wage war on obamacare. 3 tim and heres a look at your flight delays this 3 stinger music 3 later today. Republicans are holding what they call and enrollment ceremony to get rid of obamacare. bill after dozens of attempts. That bill is headed to the president s desk today. Where its going. Nowhere. Tracie potts is following developments from washington this morning. 3 new this am swoosh sound 3 nats of house vote republicans are celebrating today after finally sending the president an ultimatum a bill to repeal obamacare. sot rep. Tom price r georgia 12 17 this marks a big step in the fight for patientcentered health care for all americans. Democrats call it political theater and a waste of time. sot rep. Chris Van Hollen D Maryland 21 25 everybody know this will take about a nanosecond for the president of the United States to veto. sot rep. Kevin Brady R Texas 26 33 exercising your constitutional right and power to legislate is never wasted if youre fighting for believe in. The bill would also strip millions from planned parenthood after conservatives argued taxpayers shouldnt fund a group that performs abortions. sot rep. Charlie rangel d new york 43 52 people have waited for years for this moment to destroy a bill to put 22 Million People out of reach of medical care. There dont appear to be enough votes in either the house or senate to override the president s veto. sot House SpeakerPaul Ryan R Wisconsin 581 00 ultimately, this is going to require a republican president. sot rep. Charles boustany r louisiana 1 011 03 we can do much better. We will do much better. Republicans are promising to outline a Replacement Health plan by the end of the year. reporter live tag but its unlikely that alternative would get a vote before president obama leaves office. 3 samantha also happening today. The National Oceanic and atmospheric administration. Or no. Ah. Is releasing its annual report on extreme weather events. Climate experts from the agency will highlights from 2015. Noah will announce a preliminary number of weather events in the u s that caused losses exceeding one billion dollars. Detailed Financial Data on each of those events will be released later this year. 3 bill part of Southern California is under a state of emergency this morning. Because of a major gas leak in los angeles county. It was discovered in late october. The California AirResources Board estimates that it is sending about 12 hundred tons of methane into the atmosphere every day. Thousands of people have been evacuated because they say. The fumes are making them sick. Environmental activist erin brokovich. Along with a law firm. Held an emergency town hall last night. To discuss the issue. 3 Erin Brockovich consumer advocate i think we need to stand together and make a difference so that this and one of the over 400 similar facilities in the United States is protected and that we are protected. by one of several lawfirms. Representing families in lawsuits against socalgas, the owner of the Storage Facility where the leak was discovered. 3 samantha some amazing video from quebec city this morning. A boy and his parents survived jumping from their burning fourth floor apartment yesterday. The dramatic footage shows the 10 yearold boy being dropped to safety. His mother and father followed. A neighbor who got out when the building caught fire caught it all on video. All three landed in snow and went to the hospital. And are expected to be okay. 3 swoosh sound 3 bill it is causing quite of bit of controversy in one area high school. Coming up. What actions the Washoe CountySchool District is taking when it come to an assignment that is causing concern for parents. 3 3 3 3 alex roadways are 3 bill plus. A 3 Progress Report on how repairs are going at Pine Middle School. And what students can do until the school reopens. 3 samantha and. Nevadas Education Savings Account is not yet up and running. And already it is being challenged in the courts. We look at both sides of the issue. These stories and more. Coming up on this thursday, january 7, 2016. 3 male voice youre watching news 4 today on your side in high definition. 3 sam 3 good morning and thank you for choosing us to start your day. Im samantha boatman. Frankmore. 3 we just word 3 that all Storey County schools are operating on a 1 hour delay. We will keep you posted if we hear of more delays. 3 bill and samantha 3 lets take a quick look outside. Current conditions and skycam meteorologist Tim Studebaker. 3 for today look for scattered lingering snow showers along with slick roads. Chilly temperatures and generally light winds. Were on our way toward a break in the moisture for a couple of days. Relative humidity is high in spots. And that means the potential for patchy fog again this morning which could add to the icy situtation on some area roadways. Take it easy or delay your commute if you can. A wintry start to the day. Including the temperatures. Chilly temperatures are expected to continue today as well. A few scattered lingering snow showers are showing up on radar. Heres a look around the area at some of the parts of the region that are seeing 3 samantha 3 this weeks snowfall has been great for the ski resorts. But dangerous for again this morning. News 4s alex cannito is live with a look at Road Conditions today. 3 alex live 3 alex live 3 reporting live, alex cannito. Back to you. 3 sam now to an 3 update. On a story. Concerning repairs at a Washoe County middle school. Even though county schools will be back in session on monday. Pine middle school wont reopen until two weeks later. There was a Water Line Break that caused extensive flooding damage over winter break. And its now undergoing repairs. Last night. Parents got a Progress Report. And alternatives for their students. Theres about a thousand and thirty students who go to Pine Middle School. And parents need to find a place for them for an extra two weeks. Local organizations. Like the meadows and the Northern Nevada Food Bank are stepping up to offer alternatives. 3 its important for us, because if theyre not going to school, i mean, theres another place for them to go so they can be active and do more learning activities as well. samantha ninety five percent of Pine Middle School was flooded due to a water main break. It is now undergoing Asbestos Abatement and repairs. The district says it is kind of a mixed blessing. Pine is one of the older School Buildings and now. It will have a new floor, carpets cabinets and paint. As for instructional time, state law will not require makeup days due to the unforseen repairs. The district will make up as much as they can, by adding 15 minutes each morning through spring break. 3 sam the district says its on schedule to reopen Pine Middle School on the 25th. For continued updates on schedules, sports, repairs and more. You can log onto the districts webpage and its Facebook Page. For the latest information. 3 swoosh sound 3 bill a controversial High School Assignment has led sides. How the School District is handling the situation. And how students are reacting. The story. When we return. 3 3 3 news 4 3 bill nevadas 3 Education Savings Account program has not started yet. But a carson city judge is being asked to put a wilson is now weighing oral arguments on whether the program violates the states constitution. The lawsuit was brought forward by parents concerned that the School Choice program will take public money away from Public Schools, harming the Public School system. The esa program would give around 5 thousand dollars per student to qualifying families who can then use that money for private school, home schooling or other approved Educational Needs or programs. This is the third legal challenge the program is facing. Two are constitutional challenges. 3 as a parent i really feel this legislation is going to take money out of the Public Schools which are already under resourced and under funded and it needs to stay in the Public School. It is public funds. 3 bill nevada solicitor general Lawrence Vandyke says the plantiffs must prove harm and since the program has not been implemented. Their concerns are a source of speculation. No word on when the judge will issue his ruling, but both sides have said they will appeal. Likely end up going before the nevada supreme court. 3 samantha now to a follow up on the controversial homework assignemt given to students at dayton highschool. The teacher. Elizabeth clausen. Has been placed on temporary leave. Students took to social media yesterday. To voice their support for their teacher. Clausenasked her students to think about the parallels between the photo and how it represents our nations history. Her students have been studying this photo for five months now. And they say that theres nothing wrong with it. Clausens students say they are not happy with the way this situation is being handled. 3 the way that everyone is looking at this situation they dont know the context of whats going on and they dont know that were just forming our own opinion were not being told what to think. 3 samantha School DistrictOfficials Say that they are investigating the situation. The students have made hashtag free clausen. Trending on social media. 3 swoosh sound 3 bil