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We do know a mud slide caused the derailment but at this point we dont know whether the mud flowed on the tracks before the train got to that spot in the canyon or whether it actually struck the lead car as the train rolled past. This afternoon, crews cleared trees and debris around the mud slide area. I asked Union Pacific the question on most everyones mind. Whats being done to make sure this doesnt happen again, that the hillside is secure, that we dont have more mud slides . We can only do so much. We have individuals inspecking the right of way to ensure that things are stable. We inspect...

Warnings are posted until 8 00 tonight. Flooding is expected in Sonoma County, penngrove and petaluma. The petaluma river, even the napa river at saint helena, will briefly touch flood stage tomorrow. It shouldnt be high above flood stage. In the meantime, look at how much of this rain, more than 4 up at guerneville and thats one of the reasons that they have Flood Warnings posted on that river beginning to hit flood stage tomorrow night peaking saturday and easing off by saturday night. Between now and then a lot could happen. Especially in that part of bay area, stay tuned. As for what happe...

The highlighted area. Everybody in nine counties with the flood watch in effect. The red areas we expect flooding. We have a lot of flooding going on at this particular time. Wind advisory in effect for the bay area, as well. South winds at 25, gusts up to 50 Miles Per Hour. There will definitely be some downed trees. This is our hidef doppler. We have the light rain around the city of San Francisco now moving in over the Golden Gate Bridge. Winds up to 30 miles an hour. San rafael at 15 southeast. Temperatures in the 60s. Bottom line is, its going to pour, thunderstorms possible and very gust...

Taxes. The county executive estimates almost 8 million could be generated over a 30year span. I thought it was a completely nutty idea. And it really needed to be stopped right now. Reporter Lenny Roberts with the committee for green foothills is leading the charge against the idea. 280 is a state scenic highway. And caltrans has named it the worlds most beautiful freeway which, um, it continues today. And billboards recover are not allowed. Reporter at least three supervisors are open to look at the idea but they were unavailable for comment today. And it did gain traction among at least one ...

Now, this happened last month, you may remember, in the transbay tube taking 80 train cars out of service and repairing them is not easy. Bart is having to take parts from other cars in order to repair some damaged cars. Commuters are obviously frustrated. This delay in bart. I live [ indiscernible ] bay point way more convenient than all the way here. Just rushing so im like i got to get there i got to get there reporter now, bart commuters will be boarding shorter trains so they will be more crowded with record ridership numbers. It will probably affect the case systemwide when bart is alrea...