Legislation that could improve communication during powder shutoffs. He will propose requiring cell phone towers be equipped with backup generators. He also wants to have utilities provide battery packs to all customers who need electricity for lifesaving medical devices. Stay with us here at ktvu for the latest on todays power shut off. You can also get updates on website, ktvu. Com. Heres a look some of the top stories this morning. New rules for shortterm rental owners in orinda. City leaders unanimously passed a 45 day ordinance that requires the host to personally greet the guests and stay there on the property. It also requires a two night minimum stay. The Orinda City Council will meet again december 17 and may extend the ordinance or make it permanent. Conservative commentator ann coulter scheduled to speak at uc berkeley tonight. The Berkeley College republicans hosting the event in a speech call, adios america. People opposed coulter say they will stage a protest outside whee
Vaping products contain very high doses of nicotine, sometimes higher than cigarettes. So its no surprise that people seeking to cut down on vaping are having trouble. Reporter but the owner of this store in san rafael disputes the claims saying the recent deaths connected to vaping are more likely related to black Market Dealers adding vitamin e acetate to products. People who dont want cigarette vaping to be around are the ones that are creating the propaganda, making it look like there is a connection between these illnesses and this cigarette use. And that is a complete falsehood. Reporter dr. Willis says until more is known, this should be the approach. One of our messages is we want to help people quit vaping the way in the past weve helped people quit smoking. Reporter now the coroner here in marin county says the exact cause of death in this case wont be known for several weeks, but he does expect the final results toat sis connecte. Live in san rafael, tim daly for nbc bay are
Compelling documentary on Human Trafficking. Abscbn international does very informative pieces for the community and this documentary, kept six decades of servitude, is the latest example. Joining me now is the producer, journalist steve angeles, born in the philippines and another of his documentaries,r lost and found, about filipino orphans in montana. And also with us is the director and cinematographer, jeremiah ysip, a bay areabased awardwinning cinematographer who has been recognized for his work in news, documentaries, films, and features. Welcome to the show. Steve angeles thi know that kept debuted already. Whats the initial reaction youve been getting so far . Steve a lot of people, first of all, they like how we executed it. We mixed it up with some of his shots, of course, as well as some animation and a lot of people really liked it cause its a subject that not too many people talk about or they talk about not in this form of modernday slavery, so good reviews so far. Robe
Reporter you may remember nghectober meeting there was a heavy police presence. Tonight police were here but out of sight while protesters took over the meeting. Tonights Oakland School Board Meeting packed with people protesting School Closures. And they came to express anger over what happened at the Board Meeting last month. On october 23rd parents and teachers angry over the districts plan to close and merge a number of schools because of declining enrollment got into a violent clash with police after a protester jumped over a barricade. A number of people were injured. Tonight at least one person demanding an apology. Your cop took me to the hospital strapped to a gurney in handcuffs. Ive been coming to school Board Meetings most of my life. Weve never had it like this where the police have been used against us here. There will be an outside investigator coming in to look at what happened, fully analyze if things went wrong, why they went wrong, whos responsible. Reporter as prote
Details in the extended forecast and your afternoon highs today coming up in just a bit. 6 01 am. Sal is on his way to that zip trip and we have you covered on traffic let show you the maps in the south bay. There is one new problem to tell you about on story road on ramp to northbound 101. A crash involving two vehicles and they are on the shoulder but you do see slowing in the area. Lets take a look at the bay bridge toll plaza. This has been busy for the past hour or so since they turned the metering lights on. A 15 minute20 minute delay to get onto the span. After that things clear up. This is highway 24. Getting more crowded as you make your way west toward the caldecott tunnel but no major problems to tell you about all the way through to oakland. 6 01 am. There was a fire in hayward that started around 2 30 am and destroy two vacant buildings just off main street in hayward. Firefighters are looking into the likelihood that Homeless People may have been living in the building. I