Of 7 series. They are the western conference champs. Dont forget about that. A lot of analysts across the country were saying, they havent been playing great hockey, coming into the playoffs, defending champs, seniors says a lot experience says a lot, not just in sports, but life in general. The more experience you have, the more you will crush something. They have been to be playoffs before. Its been a long drought for edmonton. They were fired up there. It was good to get the win on the road. I dont know if you watched it at all. Of course i watched it after the first period, they dominated. In fact, as we like to say, the ice was tilted. They outsheened them, 4419 outshined them, 4419. Experience, youre right. We have experience here with the weather in that its setting records all over the place, either for rain or snow. Its official. I got to give a nice shout out to the National Weather service in sacramento. The staff there is just aces and they keep up to date on a lot of information. You can follow them on twitter. They go live on per scope a lot. Its very cool and we have a record for the precipitation index. We were looking at 1982, 83 being the wettest year ever. 88. 5 inches. We have a new record of 89 point and theres more on the 89. 7 and theres more on the way. And how much water is up there with that snow. Sometimes you can get sierra cement, sometimes you can get powdery, it is off the chart. 42. 5 inches, the central sierra, thats the tahoe area, 51. 4 inches of water. 183 . And the southern sierra, 170 , 43. 4. I would say were doing great. There is snow with the Winter Weather advisory continuing. Theyll get snow today. Chain controls on 50 and 80. Its adding up. More snow. If you didnt hear about the record wet year yesterday, san rafael is now up to 61. 86. Thats a water year record, not a rain year, october 1st to september 30th. Normal is 35. 23. Theyre at 61. 86. Our observer frank has 74, itching he said. 74. So theres i think he said. 74. So theres other areas that will have a lot more than that. Hit and miss shower activity, theres not a lot. This is crazy weather. Looks like sun and clouds, and its starting to rain. Thats what we have. Big cells toward fairfield, vacaville, american canyon, sonoma, back to vallejo, and pleasant hill. You can see rain over to oakland, piedmont, morgan hill, gilroy. Were not done yet. These systems will continue to rotate through, and some thunderstorms you guys are possible later today. We do get a break, though tomorrow. All right. We will be looking forward to that. Right in time for your weekend. Thanks steve. A bay area landmark begins a major safety upgrade this morning. After decades of discussion, the Golden Gate Bridge officials are installing a suicide barrier on the bridge. Rob malcolm joining us with a look at the safety changes ahead. Rock. Yeah, good morning, guys, we have been here all morning, and we know there has been an effort to prevent suicides here at the Golden Gate Bridge with all sorts of signage up where people can call a number, if they find themselves in crisis. Now, this suicide barrier, expected to be constructed later this year has a cost of about 200 million. Its also designed out of wire metal rope, and designed to have a hard surface. In 2016, 40 people jumped to their deaths from the Golden Gate Bridge. The suicide net will cost to 0 million, and 200 million, and the net will be attached to the base of the bridge, extending 20 feet down from the sidewalk and 20 feet out from both sides of the bridge. It will span more than a mile and a half over open water. The work should be completed by 2021. And those behind the project tylotes the net wont tell us the net wont take away from the look of the bridge, and this morning we heard from a spokesperson who told us what we can expect to see early on. The first things well see are the again of may, some contractor fencing is going to go up along the approaches, the contractors will be working underneath the bridge for several months to come, taking specific measurements so they can go away, and manufacture that net to specific, precise measurements. Reporter back here live, looking at the signage that is up here around the Golden Gate Bridge where people can call if they are in crisis. Now, that safety net that were talking about is made out of wire hope, here at the Welcome Center at 10 00, we expect to hear from dignitaries, nancy pelosi, and senator diane feinstein, also some of the families that have lost loved ones to suicide. That all begins at 10 00 here, ten to eleven at the Welcome Center of the Golden Gate Bridge. Were live at the grand jury, at the Golden Gate Bridge. Kevin heinz survived a Suicide Attempt from the golden gate in september of 2000. Hes going to make his way to the ceremony, and we hope to talk to him live coming up at 9 30 about what the start of this work means to him as a survivor. Very good. Demonstrators blocked the streets in San Franciscos Mission district last night after the officers who shot and killed a man two years ago were cleared of all charges. Protesters say they are still looking for justice for amilcar perezlopez. Six shots to the back, what do we do, we fight back. Reporter protesters say they wont give up or go away. Outrage, the Police Shooting of a young guatemalan immigrant has been justified. When the moment arrives and the decision is announced, it was a shock, and it has opened up some very deep wound in this community. The body of evidence supports the accounts given by the officers. Reporter the District Attorney describes his decision as transparent and pain staking. In total, more than 3 dozen civilians provided statements regarding the shooting. Reporter his report says 20 yearold amilcar perezlopez armed with a knife, got in a drunken dispute with another man, and chased him down folsom street. Nine separate videos, some from muni. They created a reenactment. The officers did order him to drop the knife. He did not drop the knife, and the shots were fired. Reporter two plain clothes officers first to arrive identified themselves and lopez advanced with this kitchen knife making slashing motions. Hehe says lopez was going to kill him if given the opportunity and anyone in the way. Reporter but the knife has been a point of contention during two years of protests. Witnesses differ. Some said perez lopez had dropped the knife before he was shot. Gascon says its location doesnt support that. The knife was thrown into the street, well into the lane of traffic, several feet from perez lopez hand. Reporter they questioned why five of the six bullets hit him in the back if he was advancing. Gascons explanation. Perez lopez would have been able to turn 90 to 180 degrees by the time the first bullet hit him. And today, San Francisco chronicle has more information about the d as decision in the case. Gascon had been under pressure to clear a backlog of ten additional fatal shootings. These Police Shootings that prompted a u. S. Justice Department Review and yesterdays decision as gascon attempts to take the lead role in investigating Police Shootings, in a move designed to combat potential conflicts of interest. At the end of the month, theres a controversial right wing commentator to speak at uc berkeley. Ann coulter is set to give a talk on immigration on april 27 april 27th. She calls herself quote a mean spirited bigoted conservative. The planned appearance by former breitbart editor set off violent protests, that led to injuries, and Property Damage and arrests. They are cohosting the event with a moderate group called bridge cal. We are getting a closer look this morning at the people linked to the assaults and other criminal acts that occurred during a melee at civic center park. These photos released by Police Yesterday show pro and antitrump demonstrators who gathered at the park on march 4th. The demonstrations led to physical confrontations. Several had sticks, others carried pepper spray. Almost a dozen people were arrested. Berkeley police are searching for more suspects. The police want anyone who has video or photos of that event or witnessed any sort of crime to give authorities a call. President trump now says u. S. Relations with russia may be at an all time low. At the same time, it appears the president now values the u. S. Membership in nato. Lauren blanchard is in washington, d. C. With the latest this morning. Right now, the world is a mess. Just over 80 days into his president sigh, and all eyes are on President Trump as his Foreign Policy begins to take form. Joined by the head of nato at the white House Wednesday for talks aimed at [ ing u. S. Allies aimed at [ ing at bringing u. S. Allies together. We know we need to contribute our fair share. We need to keep our nation safe in a more dangerous world. Reporter and while it was just months ago when then candidate trump referred to nato as obsolete, he, too, struck a different tone following his meeting. The secretary general and i had a productive discussion about what more nato can do in the fight against terrorism. I complained about that a long time ago, and they made a change. And now they do fight terrorism. I said it was obsolete. Its no longer obsolete. Reporter and the concern that the Trump Administration is too cozy with russia is quickly becoming a thing of the past as the secretary of state Rex Tillerson wraps up his trip to moscow with this to say. The current state of u. S. Russia relations is at a low point. There is a low level of trust between our two countries. The worlds two foremost Nuclear Powers cannot have this kind of relationship. In a surprise last minute move, the secretary of state met with the russian president himself. Secretary tillerson said he reiterated to president putin, the assad regime would be coming to an end with or without the help of russia. In washington, Lauren Blanchard fox news. The newest justice of the Supreme Court is having his first day on the job. The court will gather in conference before oral arguments next week. Four justices have to agree to take a case for it to be heard by the Supreme Court. Mornings on 2 the 9. B. A. R. T. Facing a budget deficit of 35 million. The cost cutting measures it will consider today and the impact possibly for ridders. Thats why i bought siof you for when you stretch out. For for riders. Thats why youll stay in this drawer forever. I cant live without you, and thats why ill never ever wash you. Protect your clothes from stretching, fading and fuzz with downy fabric conditioner. Fading and fuzz with downy fabric conditioner. It smooths and strengthens fibers to protect clothes from the damage of the wash. So your favorite clothes stay your favorite clothes. Downy fabric conditioner. Indid may imagine april showersy bringing her fashionable, flowers at such a sunny price . Never but thats the beauty of a store full of surprises. You never know what youre gonna find, but you know youre gonna love it. The dow jones is up, a little bit down, losing 26 points at this moment in teem. S p essentially flat. Same story on the nasdaq. B. A. R. T. s board of directions is closing a 25 to 35 million budget. They are considering proposals to begin Daily Service at 5 00 a. M. Instead of 4 00. Theyre also looking at reducing fair discounts for Senior Citizens as well as those who are disabled. Just about 30 minutes ago, we talked live here on mornings on 2 with what he thinks about the potential cuts. As it relates to the senior and disabled, from my vantage point, i think this is a very challenging time to live in the bay area because of cost, so i would not personally be supporting that. Theres an idea to help make up the deficit by charging a 0. 50 surcharge per ride for those riders who dont use clipper cards. A final decision on how to make this happen is in june. B. A. R. T. Will consider a crack down on fare evaders, losing millions of dollars every year because of the problem. The agency is now considering locking swing gates at b. A. R. T. Stations and hiring officers to catch fare cheats. It could cost 800,000 over the next fiscal year. We also asked bevan duffy about common complaints, the amount of dirty syringes around the b. A. R. T. Area. And he supports the idea of opening safe injection sites, where iv drug users can shoot up under facilities and city supported supervision. 23,000 people are injection drug users, we need to do something smarter and better, so we dont have syringes discarded and dangerous situations arise. Maintenance crews can find between 40 and 50 syringes dumped at the entrance to the San Francisco civic center station. Other Drug Paraphernalia tossed into the escalator. The San Francisco board of supervisors is looking into creating a task force to explore the idea of Injection Centers, supervised injection sites in the city. The task force would present its findings to the board, and mayor ed lee, and now we turn to you through the ktvu question of the day. Do you support the proposal to open Injection Centers in San Francisco, yes or no. Lets take a look at poll numbers. You can see the majority of you, 65 say no, you do not support the idea. 35 say yes. I love to read your comments. Jim davis said instead of putting money into sites to inject, put the money into treatment. This should be an easy yes, acknowledge the problem to save it, make it safe. And another viewer says no because its only encouraging more drug use. Should have the sites to assist folks to steer away from drugs. Well read your responses through the day, and share them with you at 9 30. We appreciate the use of the hash tag, ktvu the 9. We are continuing on the subject of b. A. R. T. , making changes to a recently released safety poster of getting criticism from riders. Heres what the original psa looks like, avoiding creeps 101. It advises people not to sit by themselves, not to get distracted and follow instincts when riding b. A. R. T. After it was released people started criticizing the agency saying the psa appears to be blaming the victimmings. In response victims. In response, b. A. R. T. Released the new version, dont be creepy. Keep their hands to themselves, and not to hit on passengers during their commute. B. A. R. T. Released the psa as part of the Sexual Assault awareness month. Next on mornings on 2, the nine, a look at sexism in Silicon Valley. Coming up, ktvus Maureen Naylor has a live preview on her story about workers excellents and why there are complaints and why there are problems you simply cant talk about i loaf the talk i love the talk of money and savings. Were going to talk live with the author of rich dad, poor dad. Are you rich dad or poor dad. Well talk to the author in a minute here. When i feel my best, i am my best. Thats why im taking the activia probiotic two week challenge and adding activia yogurt with billions of its exclusive probiotic to my healthy routine. Take the activia probiotic two week challenge with me. It works or its free. Twenty years ago in 1997 titanic was number one at the box office, Madeline Albright became the first female secretary of state, and steve jobs went back to apple. Its also the year the financial book rich dad poor dad was released becoming the number one personal finance book of all time. Joining me is the author of the book, robert kiyosaki. Thanks for joining me. Twenty years ago i was wrapping up my college years, and one class i never had, never offered was how to invest my money when i would ever start working and get out of college. Twenty years later has that changed, are you hearing that the Younger Generation arent being taught how to invest. Thats a great question because twenty years ago, what rich dad poor dad said was blasphemous, it said your house is not an asset. Everywhere but San Francisco, housing prices collapsed in 1997, and then i also said savers are losers, and then because of the housing crash, the Federal Reserve and the treasury lowered Interest Rates and in some parts of the world to below 0. And today many people are trying to save their way when Interest Rates are at an all time low, and as you know, in San Francisco, inflation is running rampant. How can you save when inflation is going through the roof. What are the two biggest factors, today, do you think, robert, when it comes to this gap between the rich and the poor . Thats a great question. I mean, one of them is no Financial Education in school. So lesson number one by rich dad is rich dont work for money. Let me explain that. At years old, i grew 9 years old, i grew up in hawaii. Im 4th generation japanese american. And my friends father started teaching me to be an investor, four greenhouses, one red hotel. Today the investor class is doing extremely well but the working class is getting crushed today. So thats why the lack of Financial Education in schools is just destroying peoples lives today. Thats why i wrote the book 20 years ago, and its more relevant today. Im wondering, you know, back in the 60s and the 70s, the baby boomer generation, my ol