Chopped down. Hikers say it happened saturday morning right after the sun came up, sheered off with the top half tossed down the hill. For whoever did this, i hope youre ashamed of yourself. Its metal. So someone had cut it with a metal cutter. So youd have to be crazy to hike that much and then do it. So i just dont understand preventing people like deepa bhat her dog and her parents from taking the traditional family photos. The cultural monument is considered the most popular picture place in fremont. If anyone sees a picture with that pole, they know that youve done mission peak. So its kind of a bummer that its gone. The east Bay Regional Parks district says we are saddened to learn about this incident in our park. Any vandals . From destruction to graffiti affects what should be a positive, happy experience for Community Members to enjoy open space and the many trails in our regional parks. I thought that ite reason and to find out that it was vandalized. Thats kind of heartbreaking. A little bit. The parks district didnt say if the monument will get reconstructed. Still, it hasnt stopped some from venturing to the top. You know, its got good views up there. Its definitely a little butt kicker making new memories with whats now a much Shorter Mission peaker marker. So we were all like, lets take a picture with the little metal thing. Just thats our proof that we were up there and enjoyed the walk here as the parks Public Safety department tries to sort out who and why. I was shocked to see it for sure in fremont, brooks jarocz ktvu fox two news in San Joaquin County today, crews worked to contain a diesel and oil spill from a sunken tugboat there in the delta. Sheriffs officials warned voters to stay away from the empire tract area of the waterway near herman and Helens Marina where the submerged boat was located. The Sheriffs Office said its boating safety unit was working with agencies including environmental health, state fish and wildlife and the coast guard to contain the spill. The coast guard said the boat leaked about 600 gallons of oil and the department of wildlife spill prevention and Response Team said at this point it did not observe any impacts to wildlife due to the spill. The coast guard said it appeared the vessel had been there for some time and deputies believe the boat began to sink last night. There were no reports of any injuries. Well, the exodus from the annual burning man festival there in the nevada desert has begun in thousands at the Counter Culture festival were left in a muddy mess after heavy rains drenched the area. Ktvu greg lee spoke to some of the people about what these last few days have been like. The slow exodus out of burning man began monday afternoon. Cell phone video shows people packed up and lined up to leave the Black Rock Desert in northern nevada. A wide shot shows cars and trailers and campers bumper to bumper on the five mile dirt road out to the nearest highway. Actually, we do have two little kids with us, so theyre getting a bit tired of being stuck like stacked in the van for these days. But theyre quite theyre very brave. But we hope that we can leave good with them, that we do have like a nice time. A rare late summer storm turned the counterculture festival held in the nevada desert into a muddy mess, stranding more than 70,000 attendees. Officials halted traffic in and out of the festival after more than half an inch of rain fell on friday. The issue this year was multiple rains and id i dont know that the event has ever experienced that. Organizers asked people to shelter in place and to conserve food and water. While some began the murky trek out. Others are staying one more night in hopes of seeing the trademark man burn. Were lucky that we live in reno, so its only about 2. 5 hour drive away. We have a trailer, so were feeling pretty safe. So yeah, the rumor is were going to burn the man tonight and maybe some other art. So instead of maybe sitting in line trying to get out with everyone who really needs to leave, were going to stay here, make it easier for people to go. Organizers asked people to consider postponing their departure until tuesday to avoid a massive traffic jam. Despite the bad weather and the muddy conditions, many burners said this was the best burning man theyve attended because everyone banded together. I honestly think that this is the best burn ever. Seriously like this has given us the opportunity to rise to radical selfreliance and to support each other in the community. And im having the best time. The Pershing CountySheriffs Office is investigating a death at the event. A spokesperson said the death occurred during the extreme rain, but not because of it. More information has not been released. The white house on sunday said the president had been briefed on the situation at burning man and is in touch with state and local officials. Greg lee, ktvu, fox two news. All right. New tonight, more than bd because they might contain pieces of plastic. That recall is for banquet Chicken Strip meals affected products have best by dates of december 11th, 2020. For january 1st of 2025 or january 7th of 2025. Theres been one report of someone who hurt their mouth while eating the product. Consumers should throw away the Chicken Strips or return them for refunds. The dmv expanding a Pilot Program now that will allow drivers to obtain a digital drivers license or id card. The dmv is calling it an mdl short for mobile drivers license. People who want to participate in the program need to scan their license or id on the california dmv wallet app. Participation is limited to the first 1. 5 Million People who sign up several airports accept these digital licenses, but people are advised to carry a physical copy just in case. Hey, now youre an all star. Get your game on. Go play. Gosh, just about everyone knows that song. Musician and south bay native Steve Harwell, sadly has died at the age of 56. Fans remembering his chart topping singles. And we go to where his musical journey began. The definitely got through to a the south bay native was best known as the front man for the rock group smash mouth, and he was loved by many, including celebrity chef and north bay local guy fieri. He remembering he remembered harwell today, tweeting, quote, today is a sad day, adding, i will miss my friend ktvu. Jesse gary spent today talking with fans and he also went to where harwells musical journey began in a small studio in campbell hall. It wasnt especially intune, wasnt like virtuosos, so it just was unique. It was different. Hey now youre an all star. Get your game on. Starting in the 90s, smash mouth with Steve Harwell on lead, had a string of hits. This includes the generational anthem all star music expert dan orloff says this sound was a one of a kind cross between the doors and the rolling stones. It was a fusion of pop rock and ska and once again, another unique product it out of san jose as the south bay performers star rose, he remained loyal to local haunts close to home. This includes sushi confidential in campbell cracker. The celebrity wall has multiple pictures of harwell with owner randy muster. He supported not only my restaurant, but a lot of businesses here in downtown campbell in los gatos. The big screen, their 15 year friendship features parties and celebrations for some of lifes milestones. But it was one of lifes tragedies that twisted the soul of this Grammy Nominated artist. Decades ago. His young son died due to childhood leukemia. If someone experiences something so harrowing as the loss of a child , they often will seek to selfmedicate through drugs or alcohol use that hurt, said harwell, on a path of abuse that published reports say led to liver failure. Some felt helpless. So many tried to help him and he was on a course monday morning. Unfortunate news for family, friends and fans as harwells manager says, he passed peacefully. The collective sadness is tempered by the Lasting Impact the man and his music has had on so many lives. Ive done a lot of crying and just going through my facebook feed to see how many people hes touched, so he definitely got through to a lot of people through his music. Harwell is survived by his fiancee and other family members who were with him bedside in idaho when he passed. He was just 56 years old in campbell, jesse gary ktvu, fox two news up next. Cleanup efforts have begun after hurricane idalia wreaked havoc in several neighborhoods while the latest on those Recovery Efforts after the break. And a partly cloudy evening across the bay area, partly cloudy to start the day tomorrow and seasonable temperatures. Well have a look at what you ca i suffer with Psoriatic Arthritis and psoriasis. I was on a journey for a really long time to find some relief. Cosentyx works for me. Cosentyx helps real people get real relief from the symptoms of Psoriatic Arthritis or psoriasis. Serious allergic reactions and an increased risk of infections or lowered ability to fight them may occur. Tell your doctor if you have an infection or symptoms, had a vaccine or plan to or if ibd symptoms develop or worsen. I move so much better because of cosentyx. 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