with the latest on the negotiations and the other public transportation offered on this holiday. on to our top story. no bart trains today as the strike enters its fourth day with no end in sight. first, let us get an update on the weather. . a lot of people would be scared if they woke up to this live shot. complete fog but it is going to start to burn off. we do have one more day of excessive heat. mainly clear skies in livermore. 73 degrees. 60s in the san jose. as we take a look at what is happening for the next several days. it will cool down. as much as 15 degrees. traffic? >> there is really not that much even with the bart strike continuing. we are looking at light conditions at the bay bridge toll plaza. there is no congestion. and there are no problems here are some of your options with chartered bus service listed on your screen. they are offering extra tranche b service extra...transbay service... they are operating on a sunday schedule. and this out of story continues with the kron 4's will tran is live very latest on contractwill? >> good morning. >> reporter: they are saying thank goodness for the fourth of july even if they have to go to school or go to work. you can see perhaps dozens of people instead of hundreds of people. negotiators will be back. and until late last night they did not have any dealday 4 of the bart strike. to work tomorrow. commuters here's the latest. no deal reached yet. tonight robyn what would you like to say to both? >> negotiate, and figure it out what ever they need to figure it out. i understand that it is around the negotiations, we paid our affairs. >> reporter: what day was the worse? monday there was so much confusion i was three hours late. it was horrible. and i had to use the bus. >> reporter: thank-you. >> she is very upset. and i have to tell you that this could probably go into the fifth day. and maybe 3 or 4:00 p.m. it will take at least 12-18 hours to get things under way. negotiations are underway. if and when a deal is 18 hours to get trains up and running again. >> bart union contract negotiations resumed for a second day around 1pm wednesday afternoon. the two sides took an hour the next three years. no word yet if bart union members continued to strike is causing hardship for thousands of people, but continues, commuters are get around the bay area. the ferry service in oakland additional load of passengers yesterday afternoon. >> the company is very organized everybody knows what a line into debt into. everybody will get a seat it is fairly pleasant. the boats as an alternativewhile they had to stand in long lines, they were not waiting for very long as boats arrived every half-an- while ridership isn't expected to increase too holiday. san francisco ferry day of the bart strike, they normal passenger load. we will continue to follow the latest with the bart strike. we will be providing updates on our 24-seven bay area our facebook and twitter pages. and leave your comments. fireworks will be going off all across the bay area tonight for independence day celebrations. you don't want to miss kron only local, live fireworks show in the bay area. kron four's jackie sissel is on treasure island this morning. one of the best places to watch a fireworks show. >> reporter: good morning. this is a great place to watch the fireworks. the first independence and day was 1777. whether or not even a country but tonight, we were not even a country and that celebration. in fact, this is yesterday's footage setting of the pyrotechnics. that is the big show, at san francisco. that will add 10,000 lbs. of fireworks. that will begin at 9:00 p.m. and you can see looking towards san francisco but as you can see towards. 39. you cannot see the golden gate bridge because it is shrouded in fog. however, ithe fog is always a possible issue and hopefully, it will cooperate tonight. the other advice is that if you're going down to marina green .. public transportation is encouraged. and it is going to be very difficult for parking. there'll the barricades set up. seoul, you and even watch on television. >> absolutely, and especially with bart. again, you can watch fireworks from the comfortjoin us for kron 4's july 4th live. with par stil still with bart contract negotiations continuing. the fourth of july fireworks celebration is in courage to be watched from home on kron 4. it's the only local, live area. we'll bring you the biggest ♪ [ roars ] ♪ ♪ [ roars ] ♪ [ roars ] ♪ [ male announcer ] universal studios summer of survival. ♪ which is why he's investing in his heart healteah by eating kellogg's raisin bran®. good morning dad d. hi, sweetie.ti [ male announcernc ] here's another eye opener.e not only is kellogg'ogs raisin bra bn® heart healthy it's a delicious sourcoue of potassium. ♪ ♪ it's a delicious sourcoue of potassium. mom make you eat that? i happen to like raisins. now that's what i'm talkin' about. 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operating on a sunday schedule, but have added 8 additional buses to the transbay lines. this means they will arrive every 15 minutes, running late into the night well after the fireworks show. bart will have charter buses from 6 to 8 in the morning and 4 to 6 in the afternoon. just three buses will be running from 5 locations in the east bay. and your last option is the ferry services. boats will be running all locations in the east bay. but after the fireworks show, there will only be four ferry's providing return service. perhaps teams had too many brownies? our producer broad and that some brownies. take a look to our forecast. >> current conditions, stormtracker 4, showing unsettled conditions. let me shelley to our mount tam cam all of these areas highlighted in pink indicating triple digits. we have seen our share of warm evenings. a fairly long stretch. we will continue for that just for today. however, today is also going to be warm for the fourth of july celebrations. turning our attention to the east bayshore. not that bad. it is shaping up to be a gorgeous day in the south bay. perfect for a pool party. 97-99. and a san francisco, the low 70's. if you're going to the goa the wine country. we are talking about mid 90's in napa, sonoma and rohnert park. your fireworks forecast looks for mid-60s along the waterfront. it is going to be nice along the embarcadero. cloud coverage possible. and the wind at 8 m.p.h.-15 m.p.h. this ridge of high pressure starts to work its way out. with that, so long are for those temperatures. temperatures around the seasonable average. 7:19. >> george? >> so far, the scent. decent soa minor traffic incident, not even a detour, just one, two minutes southbound on the 680 and trouble-free on this non-commute day. we are not even looking at any backups of the bay bridge even with the bart strike. extremely light. and on 101 south on, northbound, no problems. southbound, and as james mentioned some of your options getting into the san francisco to see the fireworks. from the east bay. the ferry service. and muni will give you to the venue. you can also take a shuttle from the . 272 beef marin to the mairna green.d after there will be from the special train services...bus service.. fourth of july. right now the national average is sitting at 3.47 while the state is seeing an average of 3.98. that's the second highest in here's a look at your bay area averages. in san francisco. 4.06 in oakland.3.95 and in san jose.3.94. >> san francisco police are warning the public to be on the lookout for poisonous meatballs. yesterday morning, a dog being walked in the twin peaks, diamond heights neighborhood ingested a cooked meatball on the street. when the owner returned, the dog was severely sickened. neighbors collected as many of these meatballs as they could find. and it appears they contained a poisonous substance which will now be tested. if you find these meatballs, police say to use gloves to handle them and call police. >> state lawmakers are floating a bill that would require all california k- through-12 schools to allow transgender students to choose which restrooms they use. this would be based on gender identity rather than biology. it will also allow them to choose which athletic teams they join. some school districts across the country have implemented similar policies but the bill would be the first time a state made the policy official. opponents say that with this legislation california is going too far. >> massachusetts authorities say a tip led them to an apartment used by former n-f-l player accused of murder. the unit is about 11-miles from the home where officers recently arrested the 23-year-old aaron hernandez. searches of the apartment have turned up boxes of ammunition and clothing that police believe could help prove the murder of semi-pro football player odin lloyd. police also towed away a vehicle parked outside the two-bedroom unit. hernandez pleaded not guilty and is held in jail without bail. >> prosecutors are winding down their case in george zimmerman's murder trail after presenting evidence and testimony aimed at refuting the former neighborhood watch volunteer's claim he was acting in self defense when he fatally shot trayvon martin. tests found that martin's d-n-a was * not on the grip of zimmerman's gun-- and that zimmerman's d-n-a was not found under martin's fingernails. prosecutors are expected to rest their case tomorrow. zimmerman has pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder. >> crews are still battling the arizona fire that killed 19 firefighers over the weekend. they have made some progress because of cooperative weather. the fire is now 45- precent contained, that is up from eight- percent yesterday. meanwhile -- arizona governor jan brewer has ordered that flags be flown at half -staff for 19 days. a memorial service will be held tuesday. >> we will take a quick break. this is the fourth day of the bart strike the commute is 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>> there is some slowing associated on the 680 with an overturned accident and debris with powdered concrete. lanes 3, lane four, lane number five, all shut down. we are only using the two left lanes there is a short delay southbound. it will be handling the traffic, no deep toward is unnecessary. it is a minor slowing on the 680. no deep toward--is unnecessary- necessao detour is necessary. the two sides took an hour then got back to work. apparently union negotiators and bart managers are not are working through a new mediator. bart spokesperson rick rice says that's unusual. with state mediators that's they find a way to make together and sometimes your in separate room with the forth. proposal that would give wage increase during each of made a counter offer. outside the negotiations, march...demanding a fair contract. they also acknowledged that their strike is causing hardship for thousands of people, but say that they had no choice. with this being a hot holiday and many people were at security or at fisherman's wharf. security needs to happen. and take a look what would you like to tell management and the union? together, you are hurting the working class. we are just working to feed all orchids. so we are trying to make it to san francisco. >> it has been quite an adventure. can you walk us through this >> on monday, tuesday instead of walking i had to get up and extra hour early to go to stops back. and in addition, on the way back i had to go to emeryville and then get public bus home. thank you. the botoday, it is on a sunday schedule, for today's bus. i have to say, that this is probably going to beat a five tomorrow. >> hopefully, people will be able to take tomorrow off. will have to wait and see. we will let you know either through facebook, twitter. go to our new channel. comcast 193 for the latest news, weather and traffic updates and on digital 4.2. accident just outside yosemite. a 160- acre jewish youth camp. four other adult staff but are said to be doing o- >> city college of san francisco has lost it's accreditation. the regional accreditingthis comes after previous reports indicating the school has problems with its finances. the school has about 90- chancellor says students are their course credits.and the school will remain open until at least next summer. school should not be losing its accreditation and that they are getting a great education here. city college of san francisco has lost it'sthe regional accrediting agency announced wednesday that the college's accreditation will be revoked in july of 2014. >> i feel that it is great, and it is been a around since 1935. it is known for its academics, and and an elevator. academically, and in terms of student services there is nothing like it. >> this comes after previous reports indicating the school has problems with its but the community college's chancellor says students are not in danger of losing their course credits.and thethe school is expected to >> fireworks preparations underway at the municipal pier at aquatic park. that's one of two locations launched. the other location is a barge off pier 39. you're looking at the mortar individual pyro- technics. they vary in size, and yesterday crews were assembling the containers best effect possible. as in years past, the shells will be set off electronically and the bursts of color will be choreographed to music. in all, some 8-to 10- thousand fireworks will fill the sky in just 23 minutes. 9-30. fireworks from the comfort of your own home. join us for kron 4's july 4th live. it's the only local, live fireworks show in the bay and best fireworks from san to >> if you remember the city of fort mason with heaps of bottles. and even if lawn furniture. trash officials have changed their policy so glass containers are not allowed. they are born to be adding more trash receptacles. they are going to be adding more-- receptacles. and a reminder, you can watch the fireworks from the comfort of your own home. half join us from all of the areas, >> the city of berkeley is trying to stop the federal government from closing a medical marijuana dispensary. city attorneys filed a federal court claim arguing shops would deprive the city of hundreds of thousands of this comes after the federal government filed a complaint. it states the dispensary was illegally selling marijuana and was located within a thousand feet of two pre - schools. under california state law but remains illegal under federal law. look at them kids... we will take a break. we they have no idea what it was like before u-verse high speed internet. yeah, you couldn't just stream movies to a device like that. one time, i had to wait half a day to watch a movie. you watched movies?! i was lucky if i could watch a show. show?! man, i was happy to see a sneezing panda clip! trevor, have you eaten today? 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(male announcer) live from the kron 4 news station, this is the kron 4 news. >> negotiate and please figure it out. we are trying to get back into the commute normal mode. the commute seems to be getting more organized as we go into day four of the bart we'll have a live report with the latest on the negotiations and the other public transportation offered on this holiday. we will keep you updated with the bart negotiations. >> if you are getting ready for that fourth of july party how is the party looking? >> ericka. >> good morning and happy fourth of july with one more day of excessive heat. and it is going to be toasty with already low 70's inland. much warmer than just 24 hours ago. low clouds in downtown san francisco. let us talk about the excessive heat. it expires but expect triple digits. with warm evening and a scorching afternoon. we will talk about the afternoon highs in your neighborhood. george? >> thank-you, iraq up with light commute. even with that bart strike, thank you, -- ericka. previous problems have been cleared. there is no backup for the delays for the westbound bay bridge and the quick commute check showing light conditions all round for the east bay, the south bay. also, a quick check for the golden gate bridge. from the golden gate the transit check shown that there is no bart service. there is also no train service from the central valley. >> on to our top story. no bart no end in sight. kron 4's will tran is live in downtown oakland with the very latest on contract talks. will? if you have a comment or story idea for stanley, you can email us at peoplebehavingbadly@kron4.co m >> reporter: they will be back at the bargaining table at 11:00 a.m.. yesterday, they met for several hours. has not received any word that workers will return to work tomorrow. commuters plans to get around here's the latest. negotiations are underway. reached. it would take about 18 hours to get trains up and running again. bart union contract negotiations resumed for a second day around 1pmthe two sides took an hour long dinner break around 6pm apparently union negotiators and bart managers are not meeting face to face, but are working through a new mediator. bart spokesperson rick rice says that'swith state mediators that's the way it goes sometimes. progress. sometimes your in separate room with the negotiations, we have heard management has responded or made a counter offer. outside the negotiations, strike is causing hardship for thousands of people, but say that they had no choice. they are currently running a sunday schedule. and you can see that this is not really that many people. this is a popular spot with people going to lafayette with smooched sailing because today smooth sailing.. the commute seems to be go into day four of the bart strike. trains today as the strike enters its fourth day with day 4 of the bart strike. as the bart strike continues, commuters are get around the bay area. was able handle the additional load of passengers yesterday afternoon. the boats as an alternative to the bus. while they had to stand in long lines, they were not waiting for very long as boats arrived every half-an- hour. >> everything was organized, it was pleasant and everybody got a seat. >> while ridership isn't expected to increase too much today because of the holiday. san francisco ferry officials say on the second day of the bart strike, they carried more than triple the normal passenger load. we will continue to follow the latest with the bart strike. we will be providing updates on our 24-seven bay area news channel, comcast 193. you can also follow us on our facebook and twitter pages. and leave your comments. >> fireworks will be going off all across the bay area tonight for independence day celebrations. you don't want to miss kron 4's july 4th live. it's the only local, live fireworks show in the bay area. kron four's jackie sissel is on treasure island this morning. one of the best places to watch a fireworks show. >> good morning. there are some barricades know that there are some barricades. the first fireworks celebration wasn't 77 1/7. today, that will continue. with thousands of pyrotechnicians' that fireworks celebration was, in the best however, to probably get to those celebrations it is by foot, or by bicycle with public transportation still being challenged. wednesday afternoon. as the bart strike finding different ways to holiday. san francisco ferry strike. fireworks will be going off all across the bay areayou don't want to miss kron only local, live fireworks show in the bay area. on treasure island this morning. one of the best places to watch a fireworks again, you can watch fireworks from the comfort of your own home. join us for kron 4's july 4th live. it's the only local, live fireworks show in the bay area. we'll bring you the biggest and best fireworks from san rafael, milpitas, pleasant hill and san francisco. i hope that the fog will be coming in at 10:00 p.m., hopefully after the fireworks. >> as jackie mentioned, the fourth of july special joint us.join us.... egypt's interim president is praising the mass protests demanding the ouster of mohammed morsi. saying they've united egyptians. >> president adly mansour, who you see there on the left, was the country's supreme court chief justice. and on the right, celebrations in tahrir square. according to military decree, mansour will serve as egypt's interim leader until a new president is elected. a date for that vote has yet to be set. morsi is under house arrest at an undisclosed location. a joyous celebration erupted in washington, d.c. following news morsi was removed from office. supporters of the movement waved flags and signs in washington's lafayette park. they also chanted against the muslim brotherhood, a political group supporting morsi. the rally did include people who continue to back morsi. >> plenty of sunshine, some areas of of fog. the latest on the bart strike with the fourth day. 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george? >> no problems, on any of the freeways or the bridges. conditions are light and also on 92. the san mateo bridge is also easy with no delays on either direction the same on the golden gate with the fog is coming and going. the fog is indefinitely, in either direction. if you do not have the option of driving and you need to get to the east bay chartered bart buses from the walnut creek walnut creek, stations. west oakland, fremont, dublin, elsa revo. they will be returning, and also el ...ceritto and ac transit is operating on a sunday service. lines f, hern who, l and o are providing service every 15 minutes. from the trans freight terminal in san francisco. >> watching gas prices on this fourth of july. right now the national average is sitting at 3.47 for a regular gallon of gas.while the state is seeing an average of 3.98. that's the second highest in here's a look at your bayin san francisco. 4.06 in oakland.3.95 and in san jose.3.94. >> san francisco police are warning the public to be on the lookout for poisonous meatballs. yesterday morning, a dog being walked in the twin cooked meatball on the street. when the owner returned, the dog was severely sickened. of these meatballs as they could find. and it appears tested. if you find these meatballs, police say to use gloves to >> state lawmakers are floating a bill that would require students to choose which restrooms they use. this would be based on gender identity rather than biology. it will also allow them to choose which athletic teams some school districts across the country have implemented similar policies but the a state made the policy official. opponents say that with this legislation california is >> massachusetts authorities apartment used by former n-f-l player accused of murder. the unit is about 11-miles from the home where officers recently arrested the 23- year-old aaron hernandez. searches of the apartment ammunition and clothing that police believe could help prove the murder of semi-pro football player odin lloyd. police also towed away a vehicle parked outside the two-bedroom unit. hernandez pleaded not guilty and is held in jail without bail. >> prosecutors are winding down after presenting evidence refuting the former neighborhood watch volunteer's claim he was acting in self defense when he fatally shot trayvon martin. tests found that martin's d- butn-a was * not on the grip of zimmerman's gun-- and that zimmerman's d-n-a was not found under martin's fingernails. prosecutors are expected to rest their case tomorrow. zimmerman has pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder. farmers presents: 15 seconds of smart. so you're worried about house fires? 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>> good morning, and happy fourth of july. yes, that fog is expected to clear. and the rain to the east bay. some pop up showers are starting to show up. through palo alto. and the same in hayward, just brief downpours. for portions of the 880. the nimitz is also reported some a slippery spots. however, short-lived. and just only about five minutes reported. we do have excess of heat. with a heat advisory continuing until tonight with triple digits, inland. however, a pleasant if you are preparing to barbecue. a full look at your forecast coming up in my next report. george? >> so far, no problems on our commute and this morning. in easy drive, through each portions of the day. return. and we are going to continue in check on traffic in just a few moments. on to our top story. bart and the union will resume talks today at 11 a-m. that's after no deal was reached yesterday. much different with the bart strike but we have seen earlier this week on monday, tuesday, wednesday. and right now,kron four's will tran is live in oakland with the latest on the strike, will? to the best of your knowledge are the closer to any deal? >> the answer is no. they still want pension, and safety issues. they are back at the bargaining table at 11:00 a.m. and oakland today. and the commuters however are caught in the battle. you can see at 28/broadway. these are six housetops. at 20 f/.... broadway. six bus stops at 20th-broadway. earlier this week, this line was are run the corner, to the harbor, because it is a holiday schedule, because today it is much easier. we did speak some commuters that until a couple of days ago did not have any idea that ac transit was in an option. >> i'm just so used to taking part. bart. >> if you could speak to the negotiators on each side " would you say? >> i would say to work this out. they are making everybody uncomfortable. and just to please work this out. >> he has not been on top of the bay bridge forever because he is used to translate t trantrans bay ....tt is a good chance that this will take at least 12-18 hours back up and running. ------------------------ reached. it would take about 18 hours to get trains up negotiations resumed for a second day around 1pm unusual. with state mediators that's the way it goes sometimes.a camp worker is dead after >> a tree fell in a freak accident just outside yosemite. it happened at camp tawonga, a 160- acre jewish youth camp. the company's headquarters is in san francisco. four other adult staff but are said to be doing o-k. >> city college of san francisco has lost it's accreditation. agency announced that the college's accreditation will be revoked in july of 2014. this comes after previous finances. the school has about 90- thousand students enrolled, but the community college's chancellor says students are not in danger of losing their course credits.and the school will remain open until at least next summer. some students feel that the school should not be losing its accreditation and that they are getting a great education here. that the college's accreditation will be revoked in july of 2014. this comes after previous reports indicating the school has problems with its finances. below i feel that it is great and more than sufficient, if anything it is been around since 1935, for a reason. >> id is known for in and over among college community college levels. and the finding was that financially this school is expected to appeal the decision. but the community college's school will remain openthe city college of san amends. reports. fireworks preparations >> underway at the municipalthat's one of two locations where fireworks will be launched. you're looking at the mortar tubes which will hold the they vary in size, and assembling the containers for the tubes to get the best effect possible. as in years past, the shells electronically and the bursts of color will be in all, some 8-to 10- the sky in just 23 minutes. the show begins tonight at 9-30. if you remember the fort mason celebration from last year? 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(male announcer) live from the kron 4 news station, this is the kron 4 news. >> first i want to apologize for any inconvenience caused. this, was just as a last result. the commute seems to be getting more organized as we go into day four of the bart strike. we will have the latest negotiations between bart and union members. >> speaking of those festivities, let us get a check of your forecast with erica. >> take a look today is quite a bit last day of this extreme heat for the in the valleys. janu... >> so far, '60s and '70s and oakland and san jose. today is expected to be that last hot day but still, it is triple digits for the east bay inland valleys. warm evenings and if you're going to be sensitive to heat their is still that risk for heat risk, and heat adversity. george? >> just light conditions around the bay area, as expected. we are not going to see any changes. it is light traffic even just some minor incidences. if you are headed towards public transportation there is no more charter buses coming from the east bay. and to san francisco. ac transit has extra service. here is another check. with some information, let me tell you that most transit agencies are on a sunday schedule with the exception of part because of the strike because of the bart strike. trains today as the strike enters its fourth day with no end in sight. very latest on contract talks. will? day 4 of the bart strike. this is the epicenter. day care kidding frustrated? >> today, the party started early because they were able to actually sleep and -- are they getting frustrated? >> absolutely not, they were able to sleep in... and they're not even adding extra buses because of the fourth of july. tomorrow will also not be as busy earlier this week, people had it to actually tha deputy had to be on the scene, with people getting on the back of the boss.and here is what he had to say about the frustration still going on. >> they will just cram you and and just say to get to the back of the bosbbo--- bus.. and we would really run encourage them to come to a decision. >> the commuters were packed in there like sardines and they are going to be back at the bargaining tableto work tomorrow. commuters plans to get around here's the latest. reached. it would take about 18 hours to get trains up and running again. bart union contract negotiations resumed for a second day around 1pmthe two sides took an hour then got back to work. meeting face to face, but are working through a new mediator. bart spokesperson progress. sometimes your together and sometimes your in separate room with the negotiations, we have heard that the union presented a proposal that would give workers a 4.5 percent annual wage increase during each of made a counter offer. union members continued to acknowledged that their say that they had no choice. as the bart strike continues, commuters are get around the bay area. the ferry service in oakland was able handle the additional load of passengers yesterday afternoon. hundreds of people took to the boats as an alternative to the bus. while they had to stand in long lines, they were not waiting for very long as boats arrived every half-an- hour. >> the ferry company is. organized. everybody knows what line to get into. and everybody gets a seed is actually very pleasant. >> while ridership isn't expected to increase too much today because of the holiday. san francisco ferry officials say on the second day of the bart strike, they carried more than triple the normal passenger load. we will continue to follow the latest with the bart strike. we will be providing updates on our 24-seven bay area news channel, comcast 193. you can also follow us on pages. and leave your comments. >> fireworks will be going off all across the bay area tonight for independence day celebrations. you don't want to miss kron 4's july 4th live. it's the only local, live fireworks show in the bay area. kron four's jackie sissel is on treasure island this morning. one of the best places to watch a fireworks show. probably one of the best spots to watch. >> yes. if you are planning on coming to drescher arlen, just be aware that there are several barricades of your coming up to treasure island....236 years ago today when it was celebra ted, multiple celebrations and we had a chance to get to aquatic park. with thousand of projectiles and between 20 and 25 minutes. the crowds are huge and again, you can watch fireworks from the comfort of your own home. join us for kron 4's july 4th live. fireworks show in the bay area. we'll bring you the biggest and best fireworks from san rafael, milpitas, pleasant hill and san francisco. happy fourth of july and it could be a breezy and a quick break. and when we come back.. and a dog....po ssibly poised...in the south bay. >> watching gas prices on this fourth of july. right now the national average is sitting at 3.47 while the state is seeing an average of 3.98. that's the second highest in the country-- behind hawaii.here's a look at your bayin san francisco. 4.06 in oakland.3.95 san francisco police are warning the public to be o peaks neighborhood ingested a cooked meatball on the street. when the owner returned, the dog was severely sickened. neighbors collected as many of these meatballs as they could find. and it appears they contained a poisonous substance which will now be if you find these meatballs, police say to use gloves to handle them and call police. >> state lawmakers are floating a bill that would require all california k- through-12 students to choose which restrooms they use. this would be based on gender identity rather than biology. it will also allow them to choose which athletic teams they join. some school districts across the country have implemented similar policies but the bill would be the first time a state made the policy official. opponents say that with this legislation california is going too far. massachusetts authorities say a tip led them to an apartment used by former n- f-l player accused of murder. we will be back with more news with weather, traffic. and tahrir square this live look. >> if you plan on coming into this city? the commute seems to be getting more organized as we strike. on to our top story. no bart trains today as the strike enters its fourth day withas the bart strike continues, commuters are finding different ways to get around the bay area. the ferry service in oakland afternoon. the boats as an alternative to the bus. waiting for very long as hour. while ridership isn't holiday. san francisco ferry officials say on the second day of the bart strike, they carried more than triple the normal passenger load. we will continue to followwe will be providing updates on our 24-seven bay area our facebook and twitter pages. and leave your fireworks will be going off tonight for independence day celebrations. when it comes to getting to san francisco for fourth of july celebrations, it might be a bit complicated withoutdriving might be the could be complicated and sunday schedule, but have added 8 additional buses to the transbay lines. this means they will arrive late into the night wellbart will have charter buses from 6 to 8 in the morning just three buses will be running from 5 locations in the east bay. and your last option is the boats will be running all day from three different four ferry's providing return service. janu? >> good morning with triple digits. it looks like we are finally going to get some relief from that heat. taking a look at four tense are. antioch's in the mid '80s. 60s to hayward and fremont. '70s through santa rosa and a bit chillier where is foggy and 59 degrees but it is going to warm up pretty quickly. by noon all of this red is indicating to read and '80s for the bayshore. as we put the clock into motion of the screen is indicating to triple digits. and for those headed out to see the fireworks tonight, morgan hill, this afternoon and the east bay shores, comfortable, the 80s. 80s in castro valley. downtown san francisco mid-70s. and cooler along the coast with ocean beach. we will finish it off in the north bay with plenty of sunshine. mid-90s expected and sonoma. and also napa and for those headed to the fourth of july fireworks. plenty of clear conditions but the clouds will be anticipated around 11:00 p.m. your kron 4 7 day around the bay we are finally going to get some relief from that heat. getting into the 80s. george? >> it has been easy so far, for anybody that has to use any of the bridges. certainly, even with the bart strike, no delays on the bay bridge. might not be quite as easy i think it will resemble more and even on wednesday. very easy anticipated for tomorrow. highway 92, the san mateo bridge has been a great alternative with no problems. and also on the golden gate where the 101 south bound has also reported no problems. and the james lick freeway. and let us get a check at transit around the bay. this is substituting the lines for bart but this is also caltran and observing a sunday schedule. the wife of nelson mandela is saying that his condition is sometimes uncomfortable but seldom in pain he remains in critical but stable condition. this was during a fund-raiser that will be named after a hot hospital test will be named after the 94 year-old. he was freed out of prison in 1990. warning the public to be on in separate room with the this was a move criticized by the muslim brotherhood. this also start cooling rivalries. saying that this majority supports morisy the earlier, obama said that this is not just about boundaries. >> this is how you work with minority groups and people with objective and different views. >> they say that the united states is deeply concerned with the use of forces we have also ylearned that the head of the brotherhood of the muslims has been arrested. mohammed morsi. saying president adly mansour, who you see there on the left, court chief justice. decree, mansour will serve until a new president isa date for that vote has yet at an undisclosed location. following news morsi was removed from office. the muslim brotherhood, a the rally did include people look at them kids... they have no idea what it was like before u-verse high speed internet. yeah, you couldn't just stream movies to a device like that. one time, i had to wait half a day to watch a movie. you watched movies?! i was lucky if i could watch a show. show?! man, i was happy to see a sneezing panda clip! trevor, have you eaten today? you sound a little grumpy. [ laughter ] [ male announcer ] connect all your wi-fi-enabled devices with u-verse high speed internet. rethink possible. three bail o >> welcome back. livermore, 75 degrees but it is expected to get to 95 degrees. and the excessive heat warning is still in effect for tonight. the new c-e-o at zynga is getting a nice signing bonus to lead the struggling web game maker. don mattrick is replacing company co-founder mark pincus. million dollar signing bonus and stocks valued at 40 annual salary. zynga is counting on mattrick to reverse a steady the company's stock price to plunge 66 percent from its initial public offering price of 10 dollars in 2011. the stock closed at $3.42 on wednesday. >> we will take a quick break. this shot from treasure island. the span of the bay bridge, what a beautiful day for sunshine ... >> taking a live look. this is our mount tam view..and today the sutro tower is 40 years old today janu? today, we are expecting another warm day with a hot afternoon. 66 degrees and san francisco. already in the 80s and livermore. it is going to be another hot one with the excessive heat warning remains in effect. it is also going to be a pretty warm evening but it is going to expire. if you are waiting for some relief that could possibly happen later tonight. and definitely, tomorrow and the stthe freeway at the nimitz. some drivers have been reporting that to the c h p. and nothing, at the bay bridge toll plaza. for the westbound with light traffic you will see smooth conditions. weather you are in the north or south bay. and even interstate 580. and our big story today is the bart strike will tran finally, thankfully, shorter lines. >> because of monday, tuesday, wednesday, many of which read com commuters. weary. we have been here all week and that bus stop took people from oakland to san francisco. today, they are on a sunday schedule. in only 30 minutes, they are going to be -- and 90 minutes, they are going to be back at it the cauchy asians. even if they reach a deal, this could be a five day deal. even if they get back into -- negotiations >> i think that it is irresponsible. biggest it is stressful. >> today is not stressful. everybody that we spoke with say that it is difficult getting from the san francisco to oakland. we will monitor that and also the meeting if they come up with a deal will have you covered on kron 4 news. back to you. >> and if we're in between broadcasts. we will let you know on our facebook, go to our new channel. comcast 193 for the latest news, weather and traffic updates and on digital 4.2. www.kron4.com a very strange story. software at no cost. negotiations resumed for a last resort. a camp worker is dead after accident just outside yosemite. it happened at camp tawonga, camp. is in san francisco. members were hospitalized, but are said to be doing o- k. city college of san francisco has lost it's accreditation. the regional accrediting agency announced that the college's accreditation will be revoked in july of 2014. school has problems with its finances. thousand students enrolled, school will remain open until at least next summer. its accreditation and that they are getting a great that the college's accreditation will be revoked in july of 2014. reports indicating thethe school has about 90- chancellor says students are not in danger of losing their course credits.and the school will remain open until at least next summer. students have been underway at the municipal launched. barge off pier 39. if you do not want to battle the crowds, make sure that you can tune in tonight at 9:00 p.m. and july 4th. we will bring you much more, our cameras are everywhere. milpitas, san francisco, placental.placentapleasant hill taking a look outside at the bay bridge toll plaza. a great looking weather. and i wish that we could have seen this beautiful weathe all week-long but traffic is nice and light. schools. >> more potential trouble for the america's cup yacht races. the america's cup challenger series is set to start monday but last minute safety changes have some teams fuming. 37- safety recommendations were given after a boat capsized during a trial run, killing a british sailor in accident from our helicopter partnership with abc 7 news. some teams now argue that recommendations favor larry ellison's defendingone of the regatta directors is threatening to go to the conditions if the safety recommendations are not approved by a special jury. that move could force the coast guard to withdraw the race permit, which wouldan interim leader has taken trying to stop the federal government from closing a medical marijuana dispensary. in berkeleycity attorneys filed a federal court claim arguing that closing the marijuana shops would deprive the citythis comes ♪ [ roars ] ♪ ♪ [ roars ] ♪ [ roars ] ♪ [ male announcer ] universal studios summer of survival. ♪ >> 4th of july-- the statue of liberty is reopen to the public for the first time since superstorm sandy swamped the island. these are live pictures froma large crowd is expected for the ribbon- cutting handful of state and federal walkways and docks are still underway-- but much of the work has been completed since sandy swamped most of the landmark's 12 acre site. >> to clear skies. and a spotty showers. but it is going to be able warm one. with upper 80s in livermore. 60s in hayward. 61 in half moon bay. already, it is expected to be hot. we are going to see those 90's for the east bayshore. putting the clock into motion another round of triple digits. for those headed up this evening is still going to be warm with nine these in napa, fairfield. 80s to the livermore and the south bay. '70s for the coast. and in the south-bay, plenty of sunshine. mid 90's in campbell. morgan hill, 98 degrees. the east bay in the valleys triple digits in livermore. the east bay shores, pretty comfortable. upper 80s and union city. and in berkeley, a little bit cooler along the coastal areas. '70s with the north bay where it is going to be a pretty warm day in santa rosa. for those of you going to the embarcadero. we are looking at mainly mid-60s and clear skies pretty decent visibility. let us take a look at your kron 4 7 day around the bay if you have been seeking relief from that heat is finally coming over way. mid 80s inland. 60s along the coast. >> id has been a nice and easy ride. thankfully. it has been decent. however, no problems or backup even with the bart strike that continues today. light conditions also expected to continue for tomorrow. here are the public transportation options listed on your screen. a shuttle is available from pier 27, to the morenmarina green poster all operated by muni. and there are going to be too different special shuttles from the embarcadero and from the bay to the ferry building. or to caltran. from 10-11:30. >> the bart strike is going to make it difficult to see those fireworks. and of course, you can watch that right from the kron 4 news tonight however,our tech reporter gabe slate shows you an app which can help. >> there is nothing worse to see a parking lot full sign. if you do not want to see that, you can download this tablet is called " park now". >> the ability is to help the consumer to help them find parking from their home to their destination. >> it is a simple idea. before you drive, start by tracking out your parking spot before you start. they are applying this principle to everything else. >> they can take this right to the garage parking lot spot. and help alleviate the frustration. and show you the garage parking spots. and it this parameters could be as much as what you want location, and how much you are willing to pay and how far you are willing to walk.>> if you can also use this display on your screen and you can display this to a garage person or the kiosk to enter through the entrance of the parking garage.gabe slate kron 4 news. matt garza pitched eight sharp innings for his third consecutive win, leading the chicago cubs to a 3-1 victory over the athletic. for a's pitcher bartolo colon. who began the night since june 9th. and ended an texas also lost. so the team half a game. and these are dark days for lost nine of their last 10 games. and with last night's loss, place in the division. the cincinnati reds beat the innings. tony abreu homer in thethe last game of the series is today at 10 a-m. >> welcome back. lego's is aiming its sights for young girls. a shopowner, gathered 10,000 signatures, to set sights on women in science. also, lt gavin newsom has a new daughter, named brookly nn... she is healthy and to win well. this is their third child and it could not be happier. your kron 4 7 day around the bay we have one more hot day today. about 100 degrees for the interior locations. livermore, walnut creek. the bayshore, low 90s. and once we get through today we are going to start that cooling trend on friday and look at the weekend much more comfortable. the excessive heat warning still tonight. possible thunderstorms. >> that will do it for us we will see you tomorrow at 4:00 a.m. and t again, do not forget our 9:00 p.m. for the july sell-o celebration... >> announcer: today on "dr. phil." he claims his sister drained their elderly parents' savings. >> they end up losing their house. >> she was a terrible person. >> announcer: now -- >> dr. phil: mike has not spoken to her sister in six years. >> announcer: they go head to head. >> dr. phil: said you embezzled $10,000 to start a business. >> you're insane! >> announcer: plus, elder abuse investigated. >> dr. phil: let's do it. why don't we stop all the drama, stop all the fighting and let's get you better. >> here we go. have a good show, everybody. >> dr. phil: if i can help get this family back on track, are you willing to do that? >> ready, three. take. >> dr. phil: this is going to be a changing day in your life. >> dr. phil: it's a tragic, horrific topic constantly making headlines.