Damian is tweeting the latest developments on the traflt been. He will revib join on the 6 00 newscasts for more reaction from travelers and airport officials about the Supreme Court ruling. After winning an acquittal on nearly all charges in the kate steinle murder trial, the Defense Attorneys for jose zarate want one more. They are planning to ask the one charge he was krkted on be dismissed. You may have watched our live coverage of the verdict on all the jury found Garcia Zarate not guilty of murder, manslaughter and assault but but guilty of felon in possession of a gun. Within the past few hours, the public defends office told nbc bay area it will file an appeal to try and railroad reverse that charge. Its claim the jury may not have understood the judges instructions. The attorneys plan to follow the appeal following the december 14th sentencing in supercourt. A tragic accident at the bay bridge toll plaza over the we could. At this this hoir one lane and toll booth remain close
Us what you are seeing and experiencing. Reporter well its a familiar site jessica. Were here right off highway 33 in Ventura County where you can see the thomas fire is actively burning tonight. We have been watching as the fire sweeps across the hillside right above a neighborhood. And it has been taking structures along with it that are located on that hillside. Now neighbors tell me that this is the former neighborhood of johnny cash. Apparently he used to live here with his first wife years ago. Firefighters are taking a stand trying to protect the famous residence. Neighbors tell aus barn has burned on the property. But so far the johnny cash house is still standing. As you mentioned, at least 150 structures have burned so far in this 50,000acre wildfire. 27,000 people have been evacuated. We talked to a number of people in this neighborhood who are under an Evacuation Order but have decided to stay. You know, i dont know. I dont know what if this is really hitting me just yet. I
Reporter mayor ed lees body is expected to arye here at 7 00 tomorrow morning. An honor guard will carry him in, doors open to the public at 8 00. Thousands are expected to come and say goodbye. Im going to miss him. City workerer robert row salless stands outside crying. He said he will miss the mayors warmth and respect he gave people. Hell have your back. Thank you for polishing in the basement. Reporter the mayor will return to city hall tomorrow morning in a hearse. His closed coffin with lie in repose from 8 00 to 7 00. Thousands are expected. Ive gotten Text Messages and phone calls from people all over the world. Reporter at a wrapping party at the African American art and Culture Center tonight, the acting mayor says the citys First Chinese american mayor impacted people from all walks of life. The fact that so many people are expected to come shows how many people appreciated him. Reporter the Fire Department will display a flag outside city haul. While theres a lot to plan,
Afternoon. We will see more clouds in the mix for the evening and the winds will be picking up as well. Those winds may lead to higher fire danger this weekend. Ill have more on that coming up. Vieny is tracking the morning commute. It is friday. So light on the map. We are tracking an accident on the san mateo bridge. A car is blocking the slow lane on the eastbound side. We can expect to see a glaze in the next couple minutes. Southbound side is slowing down as people see the area there. Westbound 80 from highway 4 toward the bay bridge, 14 minutes. Westbound 580 from 238 is about 15 minutes. If we take a live look outside at the san mateo bridge, you can see the slow lane there blocked. Looks like the tow truck is finally there. The cars have started to slow down. That should be cleared up in no time. Back to you. Thanks, vianey. Remembering San Francisco mayor, ed lee. The public will get their chance to pay their respects. Pete suratos is live at San Francisco city hall. We saw a
Really pick up in that area. The south bay drive times, a quick check as you head out the door. 101 to highway 85 is 18 minutes. You are looking at seven minutes, northbound 85. You are looking at 21 minutes. So, all in all, we have a good commute on this friday morning. We really cant complain at this hour. Back to you. Thanks, vianey. Remembering San Francisco mayor, ed lee. The public viewing is happening in a couple hours. The mayor died of a heart attack. Pete suratos is joining us with more on what is planned for today. Good morning, pete. Reporter yeah, good morning to you, laura and marcus. An emotional day here for San Francisco residents who show up for the public viewing for mayor ed lee as his body is returned to city hall. You see that growing memorial thats been there for a few days, the number of flowers and candles lit uptaking over the city hall steps in preparation of the public viewing that is taking place later this morning. I want to give you a rundown of what to e