90s. Coastal highs will max out in the low 80s this afternoon. Going forward, a gradual no major hot spots. Bay bridge wb 80 is less then 30 min from the maze to sf. mark happening now. Crews are still on the scene of the fire burning in the Oakland Hills. darya firefighters say they have gained the upper hand but they are still monitoring for hot spots. Kron 4s will tran is live in the Oakland Hills this morning with the details. Happening right now crews are still on the scene of the fire burning in the Oakland Hills. Firefighters say they have gained the upper hand on the fire but they are monitoring for any hot spots or flare ups. Dozens of people were forced to leave their homes when the fire broke out yesterday afternoon. At last update that fire has burned 22 acres and is 60 percent contained this morning. The fire threat is still high because of the heat expected across the bay area today. Firefighters say they know where the fire started but they are still trying to figure out
At the coast mostly sunny elsewhere. 4 0062 around the bay at the coast, 85 inland and then 60s and 70s a delightful evening coming up. How about the commute. The entire bay area lookin good right now, so well take it, thats for sure. Bay bridge off toya much better start than yesterday. Heres a quick check at the toll plaza, no metering lights yet just a little bit of stack up in the cash lanes that we see this time of day. And the drive time in San Francisco post the toll booths wide open in the green at just eight minutes. We have an nish sonoma if youre driving through on state route 12. Ill talk more about that in less than 10. Now breaking news from the abc 7 live desk. We continue following breaking news. Rght now police are investigated a murder in East San Jose after a body was found inside a liquor store overnight. I want to show you these live images. This is where it happened in a strip mall there like theed at sim by road and white. Still not clear if the victim was a cust
19yearold man. He was actually arrested own a gun charge just nine days before the killing. So the question now becomes how was it that he was out of jail. He along with a 20yearold woman were booked on charges of murder, robbery, and using a gun. They are accused of the killing the morning of july 16th as he was capturing photos of the sunrise in twin peaks. The couple is also accused of robbing a pair of tourists july 28th. Court documents reveal that mims has a string of burglary charges. He was arrested for possession of a firearm by a felon just nine days before french was killed. He was arrested on the 7th, and he was released just four days later. It makes you question the judicial system when you have a convicted felon in possession of a firearm thats released on his own recognizance and commits such a heinous crime just five days later. Reporter now, we have learned that the pretrial diversion project conducts what is called a Safety Risk Assessment of each inmate. It is a Pro
Now in custody, and people are safer because of that. Reporter both victims suffered nonlifethreatening injuries. Paul, you mentioned the suspect has a criminal history. Do we know what for . Reporter yes, thats correct. A check of his records show he has been arrested for crimes throughout the bay area. In january Milpitas Police arrested him for a robbery at a store in the great mall. He was also charged with drug possession and for violating a felony warrant. Do we have any idea at all what led him to attack these two people . Reporter police are saying it is unprovoked. They will be talking to him but as of now we have no clue exactly why he assaulted the two people that he did. Paul chambers, thank you. The man accused of killing kate steinle on pier 14 two years ago was back in court. 54yearold Juan Francisco lopezsanchez was in the courtroom as the judge discussed a scheduling issue. He is charged with firstdegree murder. He is accused of shooting and killing steinle with a stol
The couple worked behind the counter last night. A senseless crime that stunned this community. Two an elderly man working for a living and they come in here. Theres probably not enough money in there. Its a problem. Its sad. My heart goes out to the family. A very friendly person. Always says hello. This is his life. He works. He works to support his family. Reporter the shooting happened just before 11 00 last night. The victims brother said he was napping behind the counter when a masked man armed with a gun burst into the store, demanding money and threatening his wife. Thats when ly woke up but refused to open the register and the gunman opened fire. His family is heartbroken and hoping police can find his killer. Get him and put him in jail. Thats it. I dont know why. How much . 100 . 200 . He shot him in cold blood. Thats it. Reporter police spent the morning gathering evidence at the store. The business does have working surveillance cameras and investigators are hoping the vid