Lot of growth out there. Its been a very long time since that has actually burned. So right now were trying to be cautious, protect what we can and control where the fire is spreading to. Reporter 100 houses are at risk. While the fires come close, so far it hasnt destroyed any homes. You know, the first thought you have is, what should i pack . Even though, you know, its not like theres a flood coming toward me, i have a while to think about it, you freeze up wondering what do you do . Whats the most precious thing to take with you . Reporter paul seman lives five miles from the frontline but fears if the winds shift his home could end up in the fires path. Like the yosemite fire, they say its 10 , 20 out, but it keeps getting bigger. 20 of what, right . Thats whats scary. Reporter were back here live. You can see that thick smoke and flames are actually burning just beyond these trees. Now, in addition to the homes that are at risk, there are also some important infrastructure thats
This mother picked occupy her daughters belongings today and has no attention of letting her child return to Kiddy Academy because Police Arrested Deborah Gratz on felony child endangerment charges. They say she put sominex in the sippy cup of several children. This mom who asked that we not use her name is frustrated. She said the academy didnt tell her until tuesday. We needed to make sure my daughter is okay because safety is the most important thing and whether or not it was ever ingested. It gives us the right as a parent to make sure that we are protecting our children and because they waited until tuesday to let us know that meant that anything that could have been harmful might have actually gone through already or if there was something harmful taken us longer to get care. Reporter police say they are frustrated the academy didnt alert them friday. We werent notified until monday so we didnt have anything to test. Reporter gratz was released from jail last night. We tried to t
Making their way despite the terrible rain trying to be first to watch and see what happens. To explain, the cardinals will make their way across the back of the vatican to the Sistine Chapel. You can just see the Sistine Chapel poking out of the back of the basilica and then we expect in the next hour if its anything like this morning thousands of people to fill the square. There are big screens up so they can see the chimneys clearly but as you say, this morning, here in the square people werent sure whether it was black or white smoke. People began to realize, no, we havent chosen a pope yet. Well see what happens later today. Thank you. Earlier this morning i spoke to vatican Senior Communications adviser greg burke, and we began by talking about the issue of the day, the black smoke which weve now seen twice and why there was so much confusion because it was a great deal darker last night. There were lots of tweets last night saying very, very black smoke, you know, no doubt about
I turn myself in thinking this is not me, just clear it up. They came up with another charge and threw me in jail. I think it was assault charge. And that was dropped. Police released him but his photo remained on the list for months afterwards. The complaint asked to engage in aggressive acts to clear his name. The city is reviewing the case before it responds. Tonight a preschool teacher is behind bars accused of putting sleeping medication into young childrens sippy cups. Reporter Deborah Gratz worked here the last five years. She was stressed and speculate that may be one of the reasons she is accused of giving the children sleep medication. More than 80 kids come here to this daycare facility named the citys best in 2011. Parents say what apparently happened here last friday shouldnt happen at any daycare. Investigators say Deborah Gratz put sominex into the sippy cup of several children. Kiddy academy says they fired her immediately and Police Arrested gratz on felony child endan
Probably will take a little time getting to know him. He is innately shy. They will be impressed by his deep, spiritual approach to all things and his deep tenderness in dealing with human beings. His quiet kindliness hes authentic in all things that he does. Getting background on the new pope, he is the very first in history to choose the name francis. And many people assume he chose his name after st. Francis of ass assisi. But it could have also been for st. Francis xavier, the founder of the jesuits. Pope francis is the first jesuit pope and the first noneuropean pontiff in more than a million. A special mass being held in honor of the new pope. The San Francisco archbishop leading mass at st. Marys cathedral on the assumption at gough street this afternoon. Well have continuing coverage of the installation of pope francis. You can watch and read all about it and other celebrations both right here on nbc bay area and all around the world by logging onto our website, nbcbayarea. Com