Crisis. And now some of the birds are being found in unusual places. For example, at a giants game. Abc seven News Reporter cornell bernard visited a north bay bird rescue, which is treating as many pelicans as it can, but they need help. What were seeing is a lot of starving, very skinny birds being brought into care. Angie trumbo taking us behind the scenes at the International Bird rescue center in fairfield, where all these california brown pelicans are in bad shape. Its clearly, turning into a crisis over the last couple of weeks, a new surge of starving pelicans is causing concern. Two weeks ago, the bird rescue began treating about a dozen pelicans. But now that number has jumped to 130 birds in distress, ones that are just hungry just need to gain their weight and strength. But a lot of these birds are coming in with additional injuries because theyre so hungry. They might be getting into trouble with fishing gear and things like that as they take Desperate Measures to get food
Unveils its latest Artificial Intelligence creation. What it can do and the big question will it cost jobs . Good evening. This is nbc bay area news. Tonight. Im jessica aguirre. Were going to start with some of the headlines were following tonight. The fbi is warning communities at pride celebrations could be targets for terror. This comes just weeks ahead of pride month, which is june. Bureau says foreign terrorist organizations and supporters may be planning to commit or inspire violence at pride events or venues next month. Now, the alert doesnt name any specific state, city or celebration, but it does, however, name isis as the specific terror group. The fbi says it has seen isis promoting antigay rhetoric over the past few years. The alert urges local Law Enforcement to be on the lookout for threats that could come online, in person or by mail to stay alert for anyone who shows an unusual interest in security measures at events, or anyone seen taking pictures of Access Points to
Traffic, this is ktvu. Fox two news at noon. Good afternoon. Im Gasia Mikaelian im andre senior. Thank you for joining us. Lets get right to some breaking news from the east bay. Now a vehicle has crashed into the carquinez bridge toll plaza. So if youre planning to travel in the area, be prepared for delays as you approach the toll plaza, the crockett Martinez Fire Department says at least four people were injured. We do not know the extent of their injuries right now, but as you can imagine, this type of thing can cause backups heading north on the towards the toll plaza. So if youre heading in that area, maybe you want to try and find an alternate route for the time being, or expect some slowdowns in the meantime, we will keep following this story and bring you all the latest developments as they become available. Now to this story. Oaklands Newest Police chief is officially on the job. Thats after the city went more than a year without a Permanent Police chief. As ktvu james torres
Different things going on within the Oakland Police department and within this community. There is much concern over Public Safety. While recent data shows crime is falling, robberies are on the rise, Small Businesses are leaving oakland and many public calls to 911 remain unanswered. There is a federal oversight monitor to answer to. Its a lot to address for a 35 Year Police Veteran who was until recently, the chief of police in lubbock, texas. 12 new officers graduated from the Oakland Police academy last friday, bringing the total number of sworn officers to 716. His big challenge is going to be community or our public perception. Ken houston is director of the Beautification Council and a community advocate. Dont go in for the big wins. Go in for the small ones. Parking on the sidewalk, parking in a handicap spot, tinted windows all the way around. Driving around without license plates. Do what the great gavin newsom did. He sent in highway patrol, right . Theyre going after the sm
Heather holmes in alameda county. Jury finding 42 year old Joseph Roberts guilty of Second Degree murder. Our Crime Reporter henry lee was in the courtroom as that verdict was read earlier today. And he joins us now live from the newsroom. After talking with the victims family and the district attorney. Henry. Alex and heather, this has been absolutely traumatic for the family because the victim had a tumultuous relationship with the man now convicted of killing her. They say police failed to take action before she died. Today means that i can breathe a little bit easier, but i know its not over. As Jamila Buckner is filled with a mix of emotion. On monday in alameda county, jury convicted Joseph Roberts of Second Degree murder for killing her daughter, Rachel Elizabeth imani buckner. Authorities say roberts killed his 27 year old girlfriend in their pleasanton apartment. Her remains washed up on the alameda shoreline near the Bay Farm Island bridge on july 20th. She was wrapped in tap