Destroyed by debris. Scaryiest part the evacuation during the fire. Now its not knowing. You know, is it going to be over tomorrow, is it going to be over in a week, a month . We have no idea. Reporter these are some of the hardest hit areas. Firefighters are searching for people trapped in their homes, placing an x when it is clear. These firefighters have the gruesome task of going through kneedeep mud looking for any bodies. So far today, they havent found anyone. Charlie adams was close to one of the homes that burst into flames from a possible gas leak. The worst ive ever heard. It was 4 00 a. M. We were a couple blocks from the house fire that happened. That lit it up at 10 00 in the morning, but it was 4 00 in the morning. So bright, ive never seen anything like it. We saw flames three feet in the air. Reporter Olivia Mcgovern said her parents survived in their homes but are trapped. Theyre a mile away, but the roads are impassable. Im happy theyre safe. Im talking to them as mu
Us. Im kristen sze. Dan ashley. This will be a long and difficult journey for all of us and for our community. 100 homes have been destroyed, and another 300 damaged. Also damaged, highway 101. Crews are working to remove massive amounts of mud, and the roadway could stay closed until monday. California Air National Guard members from Silicon Valley are in Santa Barbara helping with search and rescue efforts. They shared these pictures taken from their hawk helicopter, the pave hawk helicopter, the 129th rescue wing arrived in Santa Barbara yesterday. Help is also on the way from Mather Air Force near sacramento. The california National Guard released this video of aviators getting gear together to fly down to Southern California as quickly as they can. People who live in the area say theyve never seen anything like this before. Carlos granda from our sister station in los angeles has the story. Reporter workers trying to clear roads as recocrews move in through the area rescue crews m
Face and it was this morning, unfortunately, she was bit by a sea lion. One of the fellow swimmers, another member of south end rowing club, says she has known her for a year and a half and this morning when she heard her scream for help, she went to see what was happening. Heard a yell for help, literally i swam over to her, i asked her what happened, she said shed been bit. I go, okay. I said is it bad . It was dark so you couldnt really see anything. I started swimming with her, i said do you want me to pull you back to the beach . Said no, no, i can swim my myself. I just cant kick because the sea lion bit me on my knee. Reporter and once they war on the shore, it was another person who sprang into action, get this, a retired San Francisco Fire Department paramedic who also is a member of this club and also had been swimming out here this morning. She tells us that she stayed with chan until the ambulance arrived. That swimmer, irene chan, has now been taken to San Francisco genera
The country of origin is. Its a little trickier, though, when you buy garlic paste or Something Like that that is processed because it could come from california or portions could come from other countries. So you have to be more careful there. Len ramirez live in gilroy, thank you. President trump didnt mince words today as lawmakers floated restoring protections for people from certain countries as part of a bipartisan deal on immigration. He said, why are we having all these people from expletive hole countries come here . Two sources briefed on the meeting say that he was referring to haiti and some african countries. The president has been meeting with lawmakers this week to discuss immigration reform. Mr. Trump went on to say the u. S. Should be bringing in more people from places like norway. A Police Standoff has been going on for more than five hours in santa rosa. It started at around noon at the intersection of dutton and west barnes avenues about a mile west of highway 101.
Get out of the committee, but Affordable Housing advocates say they arent giving up the fight. They are now considering a statewide ballot initiative. In san jose, devin fehely, kpix5. Thanks. Kpix5s da lin continues our coverage from alameda where one familys resident just skyrocketed from 1,500 a month to 3,500. Reporter allen, this is the condo right here. Surprisingly the tenant says hes actually okay with the 2,000 rent increase. He just asked the owner to spread out that increase over three years, which the owner says no and now the city of alameda is stepping in. Its a modest three bedroom condo on Bay Farm Island in alameda. Nick pevar, his wife and son have lived in the condo for seven years. Its insane. Reporter nick doesnt want to show his face but said his family is devastated by the 2,000 rent increase. My plans are destroyed. The financial situation is destroyed. Reporter his previous rent was 1,500 a month. The landlord increased it to 3,500 in december. I had to cancel