Lizthank you so much for joining us on this. Friday. We know college. Comes with a lot of challenges. Even before he set foot into your 1st lecture hall or classroom. 1st. Youve got to compete to get in. There is also the cost this afternoon. We look into the growing list of factors causing concerns for bay area students and their families will have that conversation in just a few minutes. But 1st a look at your news headlines. A dramatic big rig fire snarled the bay bridge commute into san francisco. This morning. The fire engulfed the tractor. Trailer, which came to a stop on the shoulder. Just east of treasure. Island. The incident shut down some lanes for several hours, prompting chp to issue a severe traffic alert. Luckily, no injuries were reported. Oakland police say theyve made an arrest following a shooting at Skyline High School that came after last nights graduation ceremony. Investigators say the shooting happened as 2 groups of people got into a fight in the schools parkin
Lewiston, maine and the surrounding county have been told to shelter in place as those officers search for that gunman. The shootings unfolded at two places last night, at the family Bowling Alley and at the restaurant. Both filled with people enjoying a quiet thursday night out until those gunshots changed their lives forever. Radley blackburn is in lewiston with the latest on the search for the man who police described as armed and dangerous. Reporter authorities are concerned that the danger is not over here yet with this suspect still on the run. We now know that fed Law Enforcement officers from atf and the u. S. Marshals have joined in this manhunt and until they can locate the suspect, this grieving community is essentially frozen in place. Law enforcement officials are asking for the publics help to track down the gunman responsible for the deadly mass shooting in lewiston, maine. If you see anything suspicious, please call us. We have an active shooter. Reporter Police Release
He just came in and there was a loud pop. I am absolutely terrified. I dont think anyone has rested. Our hearts are so heavy today. This heinous attack which has robbed the lives of at least 18 mainers and injured so many more is the worse mass shooting that we could ever imagine in our state. Thank you so much for joining us this afternoon. I am elizabeth cook. Its happened yet again, another mass shooting in this country, this time in lewiston, maine. At least 18 people were killed. The man hunt continues for the shooter. Today we are asking why does our country continue to suffer from gun violence, and what can be done to stop this vicious cycle . First lets get you caught up on news headlines. In Oakley Police have arrested an 18yearold in connection to the deadly shooting at a house party over the weekend. A 16yearold Liberty High School student was killed. Two others were injured. The suspect is identified as jason walizota. Police have not said how he is connected and a motive i
Representative mike johnson was elected about one hour ago. Johnson is from louisiana. He was endorsed by former President Trump and was one of the lawmakers who voted to overturn the 2020 election. He was elected to speaker more than three weeks after representative Kevin Mccarthy was ousted and after three other congressman failed to get enough votes to secure that seat. While the house was voting, President Biden was speaking about the ongoing war in israel. The president said israel has a right to respond to the attack on october 7. We will ensure israel has what it needs to defend itself against these terrorists. We also have to remember hamas does not represent i will say it again. Hamas does not represent the majority of the Palestinian People on the gaza strip or anywhere else. Israel needs to operate within the laws of war and protect innocent civilians. A live look at berkeley where students will be walking out of class in about one hour for a propalestinian water that will h
The citys former top cop laurent armstrong announces that he is now running for city council. Thanks for joining us this afternoon. Im ann makovec and farai in armstrongs latest bid for a position in City Government comes at a time that he is also suing oakland and the mayor. Armstrong is vowing to crack down on crime and tackled the citys homelessness crisis, among other issues, the oakland native officially filed for candidacy at the Clerks Office morning. He is running for the at large seat. Differently. Currently held by vice mayor rebecca kaplan. Armstrong said period will help serve the public. Something that ive been thinking about for several months really have been listening to the community who has really been asking me to step up in this moment. And i think its important that you know as our city. Experiences obviously dramatic increases in violence budget issues homeless issues, i think its important. That i bring my leadership. To the annetable. Little history here. Armstr