Chris rock. Maria medina on the monologue. Im here at the Academy Awards otherwise known as the white peoples choice awards. Reporter after his 10 minute monologue focused on the controversy we have all this controversy, no black nominees, you know in and people are like chris you should boycott. Chris, you should quit, you should quit. His speech garnered laughs and applause, including at this Oscars Watch Party in san rafael. I fought it was really well done. Given the tension in the room he did a wonderful job and diffused everything. Reporter for the second straight year, all the nominees are white. And is it really progress to say we can crack jokes but not the top 20 nominations. Reverend al sharpton organized rallies. Spike lee, snoop dog, and jada pinkett among those who boycotted. Theres not enough black, hispanic, women. And i think its changing. With the issue of diversity in the spotlight, many hope and believe that it will mean change. Its not about boycotting anything. It
Im looking at the cameras and fog doesnt make for good television. Traffic on the Golden Gate Bridge is doing well but its foggy there. Traffic continues to look good south through the county into San Francisco. We also have a look at the bay bridge toll plaza where traffic continues to move along pretty well. No major problems here as you drive in the area. I do want to mention that highway 4 westbound just west of cummings theres a crash where a vehicle was seen speeding and then crashed into the center divider. Chp is on the way. Now lets go back to the desk. Thank you sal. The partying is winding down as the 88th Academy Awards in the books with an unexpected winner for best picture. And the oscar goes to spotlight. [applause] yeah spotlight tells the story of the boston globes investigation into the abuse of children by catholic priests. The best actress award went to bree larson for room and Leonardo Dicaprio was best actor for the revenant. Allie has more from the news room. The
An old victorian style home. The truck jumped the curve and hit is house at a weird angle. Weve seen a backhoe apparently working on a ruptured gas line. We saw a family loading up in a car and driving away. Thats all we know for now. As soon as we get more information, well bring it to you. Police taking away a suspect vehicle as we speak. Happening today, three Santa Clara County jail guards are all heading to court, accused of beating a mentally ill inmate to death. If convicted they could face up to life in prison. Michael tyrie was in prison because he violated probation. He was put in jail because no beds were able at a Mental Health facility. The deputies are on paid leave. A lot of buzz surrounding the actors. Every acting nominee for white for the second year in a row. And several actors boycotted and everybody expected memorable remarks from chris rock. Well, im here at the academy awards, otherwise known as the white peoples choice awards. He noted that for the second year i
A rare exoplanet that should have been stripped down to bare rock by its nearby host star s intense radiation somehow grew a puffy atmosphere instead the latest in a string of discoveries forcing scientists to rethink theories about how planets age and die in extreme environments. Nicknamed Phoenix for its ability to survive its red giant star s radiant energy discovered planet illustrates the vast diversity of solar systems and the complexity of planetary evolution especially at the end of stars lives.
Spacecraft such as Voyager, Pioneer, and New Horizons, launched decades ago to explore outer space, are now in interstellar space, and Pioneer 10 will have the earliest chance of encountering a star in 2029.