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KRON KRON 4 News Weekend May 14, 2017

Warming and drying trend is then likely for the second half of the week and into next High Pressure builds along the west coast. marty landing one person is dead this morning following a two car crash in fremont. This happened in the intersection of fremont boulevard and darwin drive around 3 30 this morning. One person is in serious condition while two others are suffering from nonlife threatening injuries. Drivers should expect delays this morning in the area of fremount boulevard. marty landing our top story this morning, crews are still at the scene in emeryville after a massive fire breaks out at an apartment complex that was under construction we first broke this story yesterday on kron four news weekend. Kron 4s averi harper is there this morning. Averi . averi theres one piece of good news about this inferno on the border or oakland and emeryville it was burning an unfinished building, and it didnt hurt anybody. Darlis manning saw almost the same thing last year. And the dejavu continues with a crane used in the constructionstill perched high above the site. Fire officials worry tens of thousands of pounds of steel acould come tumbling downsome people on the opposite side of the burning building were evacuatedbecause they live within the potential collapse zone of the crane. But manning took action long before that. Neighbors two blocks away say wind carried embers that in turn caught the roof of this house on fire. Once again, the mannings tried to be prepared. They got breakfast and lunch from the red cross, which has been who needs a place to stay. Though nobody is adisplaced by the fire, those who have been evacuated most likely wont be able to return untl the crane has been removed. Meanwhile, federal alcohol, tobacco, firearms, and agents and local investigators have used drones as part of their into the cause of the fire. They dont know what it started it, but they have not ruled out arson. marty landing meanwhile, a suspected serial arsonist is in jail this morning in the east bay. He is being held on threemillion dollars bail. Police say he set more than 40 car fires. More than seven of those happened just last week. Kron fours jeff pierce reports the man was caught in the act. The most recent incident Early Saturday Morning resulted in an arrest in neighboring solano counter. We have made an arrest in a series of vehicle fires that have occurred in recent weeks throughout contra cost county. A thirty six year old man was located in a residential area of benicia and as officers arrived the suspect appeared to have set a fire to a vehicle in a drive way. The rash of fires brought multiple Law Enforcement agencies together to address the large numbers of vehicle fires and they were present at the arrest. We assembled a task force because of the vehicle fires. Investigators from the contra costa das office, the california highway patrol, Lafayette Police department and the Concord Police department. The suspect, who authorities chose not to name at this time, is charged with forty three counts of arson in connection with the fires. Investigators found numerous similarities that led them to the suspect. There have been commonalities between all the fires that we know of that the suspect is currently being charged with and that was partially how we were able to locate a suspect. Were confident that he is responsible for the charges we are bringing against him. With more than three hundred vehicle fires in the county last year alone fire officials hope this arrest will dramatically reduce that number. Were relieved, were hoping that the fires will stop. There will continue to be vehicle fires we just hope that the rate of the vehicle fires will drop now that weve made an arrest. The suspect is being held on a bail of three million dollars. In concord jeff pierce kron four news. marty a follow up now to the worldwide cyber attack thats being called the Largest Online extortion attack ever. A 22 year old malware researcher is credited with stopping the assault. People in more than 150 countries including the us were affected. A vulnerability in Microsoft Windows was revealed spreading ransomware across networks around the world. The attackers demanded that users pay 300 dollars. And if they failed to do so computer files would be deleted. That 22yearold researcher published a blog yesterday about a kill switch to disable the attack. Authorities have made no arrests in this case. marty bay area basketball. Warriors head coach steve kerr attended his first home practice in oakland for the first time in three weeks. This is video from yesterdays practice. Kerr missed the entire second round against the utah jazz after health concerns. He announced he was taking a leave of absence to address the chronic pain hes been dealing with since having multiple back surgeries in 2015. Kerr had a spinal leak procedure done last week. While it was promising to see him back in the gym, there is still no timetable for his return. marty and the warriors play game 1 of the western conference finals today. They host the second seed san antonio spurs. The teams had the two best records in the nba during the regular season. The spurs won 2 out of the 3 matchups between the two teams. However, the warriors have yet to lose a playoff game this postseason. Tipoff is set for 12 30 this afternoon at oracle arena. marty still ahead on kron four news weekend. The 94yearold woman who was recently honored by former president obama is recognized again. The latest on civil activist betty soskin. Plus. Racial tensions continue among students at an east bay high school. What students now claim after a new lawsuit is filed. And after the break. Its mothers day and people in the us are spending a record amount of money for mom. Well reveal just how much. Next. [ birds chirping ] [ inhales, exhales ] [ announcer ] cigarettes are not just dangerous when theyre smoked. [ rat squeaking ] theyre dangerous long after. Cigarette butts are toxic. They release chemicals that poison our water. And harm wildlife. And millions. Are polluting our environment. [ sniffing ] [ seagulls squawking ] for your money here are the stories from the week that could impact your bottom line. marty its mothers day and its a time to show mom just how much shes appreciated. Flower shops have been working overtime. More people purchase Fresh Flowers and plants for mothers day than for any other holiday except christmas and hanukkah. The National Retail federation estimates that us customers will spend more than 23 billion dollars celebrating mothers day this year. Thats a record. In addition to flowers, most of us give cards, jewelry or take mom out to eat. dave loads of sunshine again today well check into your forecast next for the weekend. Spend mothers day with charlie brown, snoopy and the rest of the peanuts gang. And its free for mom. At the Charles Schulz museum in santa rosa. Imagine if the things you bought every day earned you miles to get to the places you really want to go. With the united mileageplus explorer card, youll get a free checked bag, 2 united club passes. Priority boarding. And 50,000 bonus miles. Everything you need for an unforgettable vacation. The united mileageplus explorer card. Imagine where it will take you. Heres a live look at the embarcadero this morning. Toss to weather. dave unseasonably cool and breezy conditions will persist into the beginning of the upcoming work week. Isolated to scattered showers will be possible on tuesday as a weather system moves across the region from the north. A warming and drying trend is then likely for the second half of the week and into next weekend as High Pressure builds along the west coast. marty coast. marty one man is in the hospital with life threatening injuries after police say he crashed a stolen vehicle in san leandro. It happened around three yesterday afternoon on miramonte avenue. Officers say the man was speeding in a car that was reported stolen earlier this week. He lost control of the car. It launched about 70 feet off of the street. No one else was hurt. marty it was a special day at Mills College in oakland. Before the graduating class of 2017 received their diplomas, a bay area civil rights icon was awarded with an honorary doctorate for nearly a century of activism on behalf of women and african americans. Kron fours Philippe Djegal reports Betty Reid Soskin is overwhelmed by the honor. philippe as a young girl growing up in oakland. 95yearold Betty Reid Soskin says Mills College was always a mystery to her. One she always wanted to be apart of, but not until today. She is now apart of this schools history forever. Betty reid soskin honoree im now inside and this is amazing. To hear someone knocking on the door of 100yearsold say this is the thrill of a lifetime. Reminds us whats important in life. The way we interact with one another and the Lasting Impressions we leave. Betty reid soskin honoree i feel like im using everything ive ever learned right now, in this period of my life and i really am aware and doing good work. And, it is deeply appreciated. A Business Owner and a civil rights activist in the 1960s. Bettys long list of accomplishments formally recognized by Mills College in front of the graduating class of 2017. Elizabeth hillman president she served as a field representative for two california state assemblywomen and became actively involved in the early planning stages and development of a park to memorialize the role of women on the homefront during World War Two. Betty still works at rosie the riveter World War Two Home Front National historic park. Where she is recognized as the Oldest Park Ranger with the National Park service. Mills College President elizabeth hillman. Elizabeth hillman president to be honest, we couldnt believe she wasnt a mills woman already, hadnt already been honored by mills in this particular way. So, when we realized that, we were thrilled to bring forward this nomination to our faculty, who absolutely endorsed it and to our board of trustees who felt likewise. Last year, a commemorative coin betty was awarded by former president barack obama was stolen in a violent robbery. But it was later replaced by the white house accompanied by a personal letter from the former president. Betty says this honorary doctor of arts and letters degree. Nats crowd cheers. Ranks right up there with that coin. Elizabeth hillman president given at Mills College in the state of california, on the 13th day of may in the year of 2017. Betty reid soskin honoree to have lived into an age, to be affirmed in this way, by Mills College you have no idea what that means. So gracious so eloquent. A shinning example for the young people here with a lifetime ahead. Nats confetti and, big shoes to fill. In oakland, Philippe Djegal, kron four news. marty still ahead. An update on Madison Bumgarners injury after he fell off a dirt bike. Well explain when the giants can expect their ace back. Live look outside. Richmond bridge for the weekned. Its free admission for the San Francisco zoo for moms. Come out and check out some animals with your mom. Its all happening at the San Francisco zoo all day long. The event is free to attend. Businessman 2 weve gone over the numbers several times, and. Businessman 1 yea, yea, yea. You know what im craving right now . Businessman 1 over speaker guacamole and bacon. Audio tech we got a craving go go go music crashing cravings in the crave van. Jacks gonna crash your crave jack hey guys, try my guacamole and bacon chicken sandwich with all white meat chicken, guacamole and pepperjack cheese. Businessman 1 thanks jack. Wait. Were on the 18th floor. How did you get here . Jack hard work. Jack vo you crave it, we serve it. Try my new guacamole and bacon chicken sandwich. Music crave van marty the giants may have to wait a bit longer for their starting pitcher madison bumgarner. The San Francisco chronicle reports bumgarner isnt expected to return until early august. When he first suffered his shoulder injury after his dirt bike accident, bumgarner was scheduled to be back with the team around the allstar break in midjuly. Team Officials Say they are in no rush for his return. The giants have the worst record in baseball. marty but things are looking a little better for the giants. They had a short turnaround after their walkoff 17th inning win against the reds friday night and Early Saturday Morning. The giants were looking to win back to back games for the First Time Since early april. In the first, brandon belt smacks a solo shot that sails into mccovey cove. His sixth career splash hit. The giants lead 1nothing. In the seventh, giants up 21. And for the second straight game the giants had a quality start from their starting pitcher. As matt moore struck out seven and only allowed a run over seven innings. Giants go on to win 31 marty the as were looking for a win in arlington against the rangers and with the game tied in the seventh, nomar mazara clears the bases. With a double off the wall. The as made it close. But would lose 65. Theyll close out their series with the rangers today. marty today is game 1 of the western conference finals between the warriors and the spurs. So six flags parks discovery kingdom and fiesta texas park are making a wager if the warriors win. Fiesta texas park will change the name of on of their rollercoasters to iron warriors for a weekend. Ride crews will wear warriors tshirts. The park president will wear a Stephen Curry jersey all weekend. But if the spurs win. Discovery kingdom will change the name of their medusa coaster to the spur for a weekend. Ride crews will wear spurs tshirts. The park president will wear a Kawhi Leonard jersey all weekend. marty still ahead. Another recall this morning, this time affecting baby wipes. There could be something growing inside the package. Well tell you about it next. Live look outside. Golden gate bridge. For the weekned. Its mothers day family yoga in san francsico. Come out and enjoy some drinks and get a good stretch. Its all happening at the Sports Basement from 4 to 4 45. The event is free to attend. I try hard to get a great shape. This i can do, easily. Benefiber® healthy shape is a clear, tastefree, 100 natural daily fiber. Thats clinically proven to help me feel fuller longer. Benefiber® healthy shape. This i can do how did it become absentmindedly to snacking . Eating one after the next . We are a creamy cheese that Still Believes in savoring our food. The laughing cow. Reinvent snacking. Heres a live look at the bay bridge. Marty Dave Spahr has your forecast. dave unseasonably cool and breezy conditions will persist into the beginning of the upcoming work week. Isolated to scattered showers will be possible on tuesday as a weather system moves across the region from the north. A warming and drying trend is then likely for the second half of the week and into next weekend as High Pressure builds along the west coast. marty the Honest Company is issueing a recall of its baby wipes due to possible mold contamination. The baby wipes are included in honest diaper cakes, baby basics gift sets and baby arrival gift sets. Customers can return the products for a full refund. The comany is recalling only certain lots. For the specific lots numbers visit kron4dotcom. marty a child remains in serious condition this morning following a house fire in oakland. It happened Early Saturday Morning around 2 00 am in oakland. Firefighters responded to the 74hundred block of lockwood street near 73rd avenue. They found the child trapped in the back of building and rushed the child to the hospital. The fire was put out in 20 minutes. The cause of the blaze remains under investigation. marty in the east bay. Another lawsuit has been filed by Albany High School students in connection with racist social media posts. It was filed on the behalf of four families. Kron 4s Hermela Aregawi spoke to their lawyer and has the details. Hermela Aregawi the controversy over racist social media posts at albany high is far from over. Friday, two students filed a lawsuit, while two others are unofficially represented. They claiming the school treated them unfairly leaving their education compromised. Joseph salama attorney they were offered an online Brigham Young University Class taught by a computer with no human interaction, no ability to do lab work. And it just doesnt compare. They have to start the semester all over again. They lose their Summer Vacation doing the makeup work and for something the school created and something the school took away from them thats a pretty crappy thing to do to them. The lawsuit claims that because this was on instagram, and text. Platforms not owned by albany high, they have the right to free speech. The second part the lawsuit is about the way the school handled the incident. The students were suspended up to five days. Joseph salama attorney after that the real unfortunate and probably inadvertent punishment began where they were invited to come to campus to make peace with the people who were depicted in

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