Lightning complex fires are burning in the mountains of san mateo and santa cruz counties. Many people are still unaccounted for as homes have just been completely destroyed forcing thousands to evacuate and then theres the l a new lightning complex fire thats burning in a large area of the north bay also leveling homes and impacting thousands living in Sonoma Napa Solano lake and yolo counties. Well were also tracking the scu lightning complex fires which group over a thursday night, the cluster of fires burning across 5 counties in Santa Clara Alameda contra costa, san joaquin and counties check it out on the map here. 20,000 structures are now threatened. And thats why evacuation are mandatory for several spots are urging people to leave an Alameda County Evacuation Orders remain in place for all of mines road south of mile marker tend to the county line. And there are warnings for the city of fremont as well at mill creek road. Well in santa clara county. You must leave if youre in
Message there. Reporter it was like a shouting match right now. Were on the outskirts of the plaza, the heart of uc berkeley. There is a supporter, me is in the middle with the he is in the middle with the flag there and the person the megaphone is the one who planned the rally. We watched dozens of officers on foot and motorcycles filter into the campus. The Sheriffs Department here, oakland pd, chp they have their riot gear in hand and theyre prepared for potential outbreaks of violence. The Group Holding this protest here is called the International Socialist organization. They say that ann coulter is a racist ann coulter is a racist and the idea of having her speak here is absurd. Critics say everyone has a right to free speech. Today marks a dark day for free speech in america. Her speech was scheduled for today. Berkeley asked to postpone it until next month after protestors over the speech mushroomed into a nationally watched firestorm. Early earlier this month, violence broke d
We had a break today, but more rain is coming. We have Live Team Coverage tonight. Chief meteorologist bill martin will explain what to expect tomorrow. Well hear from Azenith Smith and Leigh Martinez on the flooding, rescues, and rock slides caused by that weekend storm. But our first stop is in guerneville in Sonoma County where 3,000 people were advised to evacuate when the Russian River went three feet above flood stage this afternoon. Ktvu Debora Villalon was there tonight. A lot of people didnt get out. Reporter a lot of people did, but many people are accustomed to this from years past. So a lot of folks do hold up in their homes and try to wade it out and wait for the waters to recede. If you know guerneville were at the play land the pee wee golf place thats right outside town. If you take a look you can see this is one of many roads that is impassable here in guerneville also in monterio alongside the river. It has been raining here hard for hours. And this is the part of the
Salman disappointing but has faith shell be brought to justice. The government has two days to appeal this decision to a judge in florida. If they dont, salman will be released friday morning on a 500,000 bond cleared by property that her family owns. Wondering what do neighbors in the area i dont know whether you had a chance to talk to any of them, but what do neighbors in the area think of her . A lot of the neighbors today remained quiet. They did not want to excellent or they didnt want to be bothered. We know in the past theyve spoken on how really the family grew up here in rodeo and Something Like this didnt even occur to them. Its not on their radar. We know in the past theyve said they believe shes innocent, but they say they do not want to excellent. Christina, thank you. Ktvu. Com we posted a link to complete audio of todays hearing in federal court. Police sanly and credit to are showing a crash ended hitting an elderly couple in a third car. Marcus jones was arrested and
Claiming that 24 people have been killed that they are aware of those claims, but not able to confirm their authenticity, ken . Reporter you mentioned that there might be 20 or more hostages, do we know anything else . Reporter right now they are saying that seven italians are among the hostages and a baker for the restaurant, where they are held up. Who is from argentina and also said to be missing as the relative says that the family of four including two children are also being held. All right, frank in the newsroom, thank you, frank. You bet. A rebel has been identified as the master mind of the attack that killed 44 people. The u. S. Congressman, who shares that Homeland Security committee today identifies the organizer of the attack. He is an Islamic State commander that directed the three men. Known as akmed because he is missing one arm. They have not confirmed the involvement. On where they think he is or whether they believe hes still alive. New developments in the santa rosa