Still tracks from when the car dragged out of here. You can where burns out and set this tree on fire was certainly gruesome. And from the limited information that we have from the Pleasanton Police department, we know that multiple people died here. In fact, were told from a Community Member that entire family may have been killed in this crash. There was only one car involved in based on the layout of the aftermath. Its clear to me that speeding was involved in. Thats not uncommon in this area. The crash happened at around 9 oclock last night. It appears that just as foothill road switch from 2 lanes to one just south of stone ridge drive the car veered off the road, slammed into a light pole with signage. And then barreled into an oak tree. The tree in the ground around it are burned out and theyre still foam on the pavement like likely spread by the fire department. So there were flames and it seems like they got pretty high and not surprising to learn that several people died shortly after we arrived on scene this morning. A father with kids in the local School District said he did not know those who died but believes children were killed and he dropped off a sign saying rest in love and may your family find peace . Family was not much we can do to support just like just trying to show support for game. Everett. Were that there were 2 kids possibly involved in this one in middle school and one in Elementary School and our photo journalist Malcolm Jackson actually looked into one of the car parts. In fact, several of the car parts, theyre still out here and he was able to deduce that it was an electrical car that was set on fire. Thats the car that was involved in. This were not going to say the brand name at this but certainly were hoping to hear back from the police department. We have reached out to the Pleasanton Police department, facebook of this briefly, but didnt share much. We also reached out to the Alameda County coroners office. Theyre not confirming any information right now and neither is the Livermore Pleasanton fire departments. So information is scarce at this time, but certainly an ugly scene. And we believe children were killed live in pleasanton Philippe Djegal kron. 4 news. We thank you. And now from california to texas, illinois, even georgia, pro palestine. The campaigns have been spreading. Police have been stepping in demonstrators seeing today on campuses, including ucla, the university of texas at austin, northwestern and emory students are protesting against the israelhamas war in gaza and also against their schools, financial and academic ties to israel and weapons makers. Some demonstrations have gotten. Confrontational between authorities and those demonstrators and dozens of people have been detained. Protests calling for a ceasefire in gaza. Now on day 4 on the uc berkeley campus, demonstrators have created a tense city in front of sproul hall, all in solidarity with other universities across the country. Participants saying they will continue to do this until their demands are met. That includes what the University Calls for a ceasefire in gaza and stops any Financial Support to israel. Uc berkeley says as of state legislature that wants to double the fines for protesters who block highways and freeways. This is coming a week after protesters blocked the Golden Gate Bridge calling for a ceasefire in gaza. California has seen an uptick in the number of these types of protests over the past few years. This bipartisan push comes amid a wave of protests relation to the israelhamas war under current state law. These protesters are find anywhere between 100, 2, 500. But the bill aims to deter protests by increasing those fines up to 1000 depending on past convictions. Because we see that these laws on the books are are not enough right there tie the chart. Whats happening now . We believe in doubling that would give them mark tolls in their tool box to go those that are continually putting others lives at risk. Keeping parents from dropping off their children school, things like that. The california Highway Patrol is in favor saying these protests prevent First Responders from doing their job. The executive director of the council on American Islamic relations spoke out against the bill saying that lawmakers are using the pretense of transportation and Public Safety to quell First Amendment activity. The bill passed in the Transportation Committee and now goes to the Assembly Appropriations committee. And the parents of a hostage in gaza was taken by hamas is from the bay area. And the parents are saying they were grateful to see that he was alive more than 200 days after he was kidnapped. Were here today with a plea all of the leaders of the parties been negotiating to seize this moment and get a deal to reunite loved ones and end the suffering in this region. Amherst, if you can hear this, we heard your voice today for the first time in 201 days. And if you can hear us, im telling we are telling you, we love you. Stay strong, survive. So this is coming after yesterdays release of this hostage video. The first sign of life of this berkeley born hersh goldbergpolin the 24 yearold whos an american israeli is described as being captured at the nova festival on october 7th. That was that music festival. And during that video, he called on the Israeli Government to do more to secure the release of hostages. It was not clear when the video was made. Hamas and other militants took about 250 people during that october 7th attack. They are still believed to be Holding Around 100 hostages and the remains of some 30 other people so far talks for a ceasefire between israel. Hamas have been stalled in the video there. It also appears that he has lost his left arm. Back now to the bay area and the long anticipated documentary of the alexis gabe murder was finally released. The then 23 old woman from oakley went missing in january 2022, her partial remains were found near sacramento months later, gabes family, friends and Community Members gathered at sabrina pizzeria in oakley to watch this documentary together last night. The gabe family has been pushing hard for it to be released. They hope that it can change Public Perception about the case and possibly lead to charges against the mother of a lexus is exboyfriend. Marshall jones jones was the primary suspect in the case he was killed in a police standoff. And after watching the documentary, alexis says parents say they were disappointed but the final product was missing. Some key pieces, including video of the suspects mother. That video is really important and the expecting to everyone to see. To the police. Something like he said Something Like it was cold but its not. With h and especially the inside of the house speak. What they do to us. That in. Especially so in a statement to kron 4, the Contra Costa CountyDistrict Attorneys Office says, quote, based on the evidence we have been provided by the investigating agency is theres no indication anyone other than Marshall Jones was directly involved in the murder of alexis, kate, either as a direct perpetrator or as an aider and abettor. The family says they still intend to file a lawsuit against joness mother. China basin park in San Francisco. Now finally open. Its a project that took about a decade, too become a reality. Kron. 4 s Charles Clifford has more now on the big announcement from today. Well, here in San Francisco on thursday, the mayor along with the port of San Francisco and the San Francisco giants unveiled the new china basin park. The park has been in development for more than 15 years. It has now opened up to the public and includes 5 acres of land along the kobe cold across the water from where the giants play. Theres also one acre of lawn really good views, a bike path. Thats part of the bay trail. Their bathrooms here benches. And also the Willie Mccovey statue that was here before that has been reinstalled. Theres also a small beach area and a small dog park. Now at the Ribbon Cutting on thursday, the mayor said that this is just one piece of much larger longterm plan that has been underway for decades to redevelop this area. It includes residents, families, a new school being built so much has changed in mister, right . This is a new neighborhood of San Francisco. China basin park is open to the public. Anyone can visit whenever they want. There will be special events from time to time including food truck event. Concerts and outdoor exercise events as well. But for now in San Francisco, Charles Clifford kron, 4 news. It looks like a lovely day. There were charles is looking out here towards the city of San Francisco. All right. Cuyler whats creeping in there over the city . Yeah. Well, at least we can see something from mount tam. Weve definitely had days the last 2 year. I can see a thing. Its looking pretty good here in San Francisco tuesday. Take a look at the embarcadero, but there are clouds out there. No doubt about it. Were also a little cool and were a little windya too. So you can see this one out to 23 Miles Per Hour in San Francisco. But, you know, these numbers are jumping up in oakland to 26 Miles Per Hour. 22 up in novato. You get the idea were getting a very strong onshore flow. Thats not only going to be with us through today, but through tomorrow. And even part of saturday. 2 things happening here. Weve got low pressure here. Got another one that just exited. And then weve got High Pressure building. So we start to get a little bit of a wind gradient. Now, whats going to happen behind this system after goes through as are going to see the winds get stronger and that will be tomorrow afternoon and evening. Right now you can see just a little bit of a sprinkle made its way through the north bay may be making the roads just a little bit slick for your ride home. So watch out for that. But, you know, we should just be that slight chance of rain. I think this is really whats going to be the sticking problem for us in the next 24 hours take you into tomorrow. Just show you how these numbers get even higher. You see some of them gusting upwards of 35 Miles Per Hour. So not just of the coast, but also all across the bay area. And it continues a bit into saturday. It should pull back a little bit. But still, thats going to be a gusty day, at least for the first part of the day. Temperatures right now were running a little cool. Not surprising, right . As you can see. But we made it up 7 degrees to 70 degrees in santa rosa. Ill be back in a little bit. Well take a look at our 7 day forecast. Theres a warmup in it. Spoiler alert. Ill take that spoil anytime. All right. Coming up, efforts to modernize and improve bay area transit. Were going to walk you through a critical bill thats heading to the 2026 ballot. Also, all state could start writing some new Home Insurance policies in california. But what insurance say tell me about but doug parker lives at Barnhill Marina and alameda in one of the more than 50 floating homes. He says most of his neighbors are also seniors and have lived here for decades. 2 years ago, valley investment redwood llc bought the private marina and then tell me the City Attorney says is when legal issues started. The limit patients the citys rent control this year. Its about a little less than 3 . But the increases that the tenants are reporting a go as high as 178 . As the problems have only escalated last fall valley investments, redwood llc. Sued and lost their battle to beat down a rent control ordinance passed by the city to help the tenants. However, City Attorney jean says that the owner continues to harass a tenant, refuses to pay the city fees and a myriad of other issues in this lawsuit. The city says it has teamed up with the Alameda County da to force a valley investments, redwood llc to comply with the law. There violations are numerous we categorize them into state Law Violations, namely unfair competition, business and professions code 7200 creating a public nuisance, which is both a state and local Law Violation and a very long list of local rent control Law Violations. Theres another neighbor a little cell. Where longer than me . Again, because of the he had a buyer that was. I think they said 2 days away from mom. That School Closing and he would even talk ways would awesome. Want. For parker, hes grateful the city is helping in hopes that the new owners will work with and not against kron. 4 attempted to reach the Investment Company for comment, but was unsuccessful in alameda tree says stasio kron. 4 news. The city of oakland is helping the Small Business community thrive by launching a week of resources for owners this weekend entrepreneurs will be able to take part in panels, workshops and resource fairs in order to help improve their business. City officials launching. This is a way to celebrate shopping small and boosting the local economy. Free events will be hosted across the city and online. Small business week kicks off this sunday. It runs through may 3rd. The senate Transportation Committee voting to pass state senator scott wieners Street Safety bills. The package includes 2 new laws in to reduce traffic deaths. One of the laws require speed Safety Devices to be installed. The new cars made or sold in california. The technology would let speeding drivers know to slow down and also to start using some audio and visual warnings to do that. Senator wieners hoping to have these devices included in every new car by 2032, the second law requires caltrans to design and fix road signs for pedestrians, cyclists drivers and transit riders. And the senator responded to the bills passing with an ex reading. In part, are committed to continue to work with stakeholders around the bay area to craft a measure we can all get behind barts plan. South expansion is beginning to take shape crews out in santa clara yesterday getting the site ready for a new maintenance yard. This Maintenance Facility is slated to be built behind the Santa Clara Transit Center and across the border with jose where 3 other bart stations will be built. Transit officials expect the bart expansion to serve nearly 55,000 people each day. By 2040. All right, live look outside right now again with a shot on top of mount tam there. So thats kind of a clue. I think kyler just, you deducting here that its going to be a little cooler tonight is you know, temperaturewise, heres the thing about that. When you get cloud cover, it actually keeps the heat of the day in like a little insulation and you dont get as cool in the evening. So. Yeah, little fun fact but you know or gray out there, weve got the clouds roll in and weve got a little break this morning and now were were not getting cake, as you can a little bit of moisture kind of tracking through the north bay. And it may not be actually hitting the ground, but its there. It is definitely in the air. So we are sitting cool today. Once again. 57 degrees in downtown San Francisco. We made it to 70 degrees in santa rosa. But you see some of those low to mid 60s. Kind of a good portion of the bay area. And as we go through the night tonight, we do have a slight chance of a shower. Weve seen a little bit, as i mentioned, pop up in the north bay. You can see as we get into tomorrow morning in the overnight, even tonight, still a bit of that possibility and we get into tomorrow afternoon. This is about noon time. Watch what happens here. There is a chance of kind of a heavier line rolling through now. Models picking up in this doesnt mean that its exactly going to be over antioch, but it just means this is going to be a little bit to the east of us. But theres a chance that we could see some of it through the bay area. So thats why we got that chance in the forecast. Once were done with it tomorrow night, were done. And as you can see, its not a big expectation that there be much to it. As far as the rain is concerned. But the wind, the winds, the sticking point, folks, because were breezy today and tomorrow were going to pick that up even more. So get ready for this because we could see gusts upwards of 30 35 Miles Per Hour. And you know what that means if your trash cans that secured of so