Farmers farmers farm and ranch property. Ken pritchett has the story. Reporter it is always a sign of a big and threatening wildfire. A tanker was called in to make the stop. From noon to 6 00 p. M. This fire grew to 4 acres. This farmer got a call from his son. He called me and said you better get home. Theres 200 homes all up in the brush. Reporter brush that could not be drier. The fire moved unpredictable. The wind not having a direction the whole time has made runs in different directions. The focus for calfire is saving lives in the path of a fire. Dennis pratt and patricia holcumb could not get home. Ive lost a home before, i dont want to go through it again. Reporter firefighters were in place defending their homes and pets left alone. I want to get to my animals. I want to get to my babies. Reporter calfire says this fire has not burned for some time. And several buildings were burned down, firefighters believe those buildings were outbuildings. The winds today were not very s
Propositions from improving the water storage to raising the cap on medical malpractice awards. And there are a number of smaller awards that could have an impact. Voters must decide if they are ready for a seen. Bay 101 casino in san jose, operators are looking to reallocated. They want to move five miles away for a tax benefit. Ktvus Azenith Smith is live at the proposed location with the debate surrounding measure e. Reporter if voters pass measure e this is where bay 101 casino could end up. A way from schools and businesses. It will bring in much needed revenue to the city. Opponents argue it will ruin the citys image and small town feel. Reporter it is likely the single most important issue facing milpitas voters. If approved it would allow bay 101 casino to move from its current home in san jose to milpitas. He calls it a no brainer. If they move it it brings 8. 4 million in annual tax revenue. Reporter it is money that would expand Public Safety and bring 900 jobs. They could e
Returning fire. And that blue suv has dozens of bullets holes inside it. Some people were taken from that, suspects, to the hospital for treatment and at this point they have everything locked down and we have seen the District Attorneys making sure everything is investigated thoroughly and to make sure what happened, who was inside the vehicle and where to go from here. This intersection will be closed for a while as they try to figure out where the bullets are, some may have hit houses as well. Ktvu channel 2 news. This started at 2 30 p. M. This afternoon when Police Say Three men robbed a bank of the west in stockton. They took off in a stolen suv with hostages inside on a high speed highspeed chase. That went on for an hour. Witnesses say the hostages were terrified and crying as they left the bank. Three bank robbers with guns pointed to the women. They had them to their head. Witnesses say they heard police fire 100 shots at the vehicle, no officers were injured. And we are cont
Lease. John sasaki was there for the vote and has the story. Reporter this was a surprising turnaround even from this morning. 45 minutes ago they voted 62 to pass this Lease Agreement. The meeting had a tenyear lease extension for the as at the coliseum hanging in the balance. Before the meeting started, it appeared the vote would end in a 44 tie because the officials felt the deal was not in the best interest of the city. Its the same agreement that the as were touting last week and requires the as pay 15. 5 million in annual fees. The city wanted 21 million and two extra years in the stadium. But last night, the council received word that they could immediately find a new temporary home if the lease failed to pass. Council memorial larry reed opposed the deal until today. Rob clearly made it clear to us that the failure of approvalling this lease a approvalling this Lease Agreement that they voted on that they will allow the as to temporary relocate out of the city. Were very upset
Reach the flames. We have aircraft personnel, fire engines, everything we need to put this out. Reporter people were airline to return home this were able to return home this afternoon after officials agreement now the threat to this neighborhood officials agreed for now the threat to this neighbor is gone. The winds are in our favor. We put a lot of thought into this. Reporter because they have just one road in and out, neighbors here have planned for years for an evacuation like this and have learned ways to improve their plans. [ indiscernible ] reporter people here are happy to be home in time for the 4th of july but this is one community where tomorrow night they hopenath will be light hope nothing will be lighting up the sky. Feel very blessed. For sure. Those returning residents will need a Police Escort to get in and out. Ktvu channel 2 news. Now a ktvus meteorologist mark tamayo with the conditions the firefighters are facing. Hot temperatures in the 90s and dry condition as w