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KTVU Ten OClock News On KTVU June 22, 2024

Was raided today is only part of the problem. Sheriffs deputies found hundreds of pounds of waste and environmental hazards that could be more damaging. It was found near a public hiking trail, and near land owned by star wars creator george lucas. Many people consider the chemicals found the bigger concern here. Deborah . Reporter yes, chemicals and water divergence, both rampant. This road marks popular hiking area, and it was a hiker that spotted the plants. By pot farm standards, this was small potato, fewer than 100 pants on land plants on land close to that of film maker george lucas. Hes not wild about having his land members of the juried with this. Reporter mentioned with this. Reporter this time of year its not unusual for hikers to stumble on illegal grows. Were talking pesticides, items used by the growers to try and protect the growing operation. Reporter a ton of waste hauled out in just a day. Trash, plastic, toxic chemicals from both this side and another further west. This area known as Laurel Canyon will take weeks to clean up. Its snot so much the issue of the marijuana, its the issue of the hazardous material, the pesticide, and poisons left behind. Reporter theyre more distressed by the pollution than anything else. I think people are more concerned about the environmental damage. Reporter would you recognize it if you saw it growing out here . I dont think so. Reporter the plants are scattered across a couple of acres. I hike here once a week and never seen anything like that, so its unusual. Its beautiful country out here, and i want to cant to utilize it for Mountain Biking and running, so yeah, its upsetting. Reporter more raids to come. The sheriffs have been tipped to other things as well. No arrests, in fact no one was around when the Police Showed up. Its interesting hearing the woman say she wouldnt recognize a pot grow if she saw one. Do you think how far off the trail this grow was . Reporter this trail head goes up a few mile, and its a few miles off that, but someone coming up the public trail could easily access the areas, and there are cameras here, but most of them stop once you get off the road. Good eyes from that person that spotted it. Thank you. A car chase in the east bay this evening ending in piedmont with a crash and man hunt. The canine unit called in to her with the search. It happened near east 22nd street. Police spotted a stolen vehicle with two people inside and gave chase testimony car then spun out chase. The car then spun out. They captured the passenger, the search for the driver is on going. A freak accident between an amtrak train and pickup truck near brentwood this evening sent two people to the hospital. It happened around 2 45. The force of the collision sent the truck into the river and landed on a woman floating on a raft. Both were taken to the hospital with serious injuries. On wall street stocks were crushed today, each of the big three following more than 2 percent. The dow jumped more than 350 points, the nasdaq 141 point, and s and p is now in negative territory for 2015. By the closing bell it was the worst day for stocks this year, and it could be bad again top. The biggest concern tomorrow. The biggest concern was lackluster growth on global economy, and a federal Interest Rate hike hanging over the market for months. 2015 is shaping up to be the hottest year on record. The month of the july was the hottest month on earth ever. They say everything seeming out of whack. Reporter here at crown beach people have noticed the strange weather, and they may needed to get used to it. Summer vacation is drawing to a close. This family taking advantage of whats left. Theyve noticed the weather this year is very different. Its been funny the last couple of days. Two days ago it was hot. Reporter this year is on pace to be the hottest year on record according to scientists. You can see the planet lit up in orange and red, showing vast areas covered by above normal temperatures. I with never needed we need never needed never needed ac in the bay area, but we thought about it this year. Reporter it was almost one and a half Degrees Higher than normal in july, and its a pattern playing out world wide. The hottest years on record have come in the last 25 years. Reporter this professor of energy says its not just a hotter than normal year. Were seeing a shift. Its cause for concern. That means we dont have as much water stored, the amount of run off into the ocean is low, nutrient for fish are low. It changes the california ecosystem in a great deal of different ways. Reporter but everyone can do their part. Be energy and water official, and if we can keep on that path we can set a remarkable standard. Reporter this woman says shes concerned about how Climate Change will effect the future for her oneyearold child. Is it going to get worse as he grows up . Reporter people say they see a relation between Climate Change and californias drought. Thank you, now to bill with the evidence the oceans are warmer as well. Thats right, hints here, and thats a global deal. Warmest july ever other president planet. Now close tore home. The month of july was the coldest or warmest on record for overnight low, so 58. 8 the average low, it was warmer in San Francisco. How about the monterey buoy, warmest on record. El nino could be as strong as it was in 1998 and 1992, and one more thing in the pacific, we dont get a lot of atlantic hurricanes, but in the warm events we get a pacific hurricane, this is a Tropical Storm forecast to become a category 2 hurricane, and hit hawaii by tuesday, so there are hints things are change, and these are a couple of examples, something is going on. When i come back well talk about whats going on with the weekend. State wild life officials are talking ability a come back. About a come back. These wolfs have come back, these are the first wolfs to be seen in the mild california since back in until california since back in the 60s. Rangers wont say exactly where the wolves are. Former president jimmy carter began radiation treatment today for cancer, but first spoke openly about the condition saying the cancer has spread to his brain. Carter says he is at peace and ready for whatever comes next. People here if the bay area say they remember carters warmth and smile when he visited in 2013, and we certainly saw it today, even though he talked about the diagnosis of stage four cancer. He wore blue jeans and a blazer, a familiar blend of a humble Georgia Farmer turned us president , and now a man facing cancer. I thought i had just a few weeks left, but i was surprisingly at ease. Reporter jimmy carter talked about the liver tumors doctors removed august 3rd. Relief followed by word the cancer had already spread. They did an mri, and found four spots of melanoma on my brain. Reporter its sending him on a different journey, and he reflected on his presidency, leaving after a single term marked by the failed attempt to rescue us hostages in iran. I wish i sent one more helicopter to rescue them. Reporter for more than 30 years he traveled the world as a peacemaker, a lifetime of helping others. In 2013 he and his wife came to the bay area with habitat for humanity, a cause hes championed for decades. He came with his own bag of tool, its endearing. Very kind hearted and generous. He really wanted to spend time getting to know people. Reporter now hes become the embodiment of the Carter Centers creed. Ive had a wonderful life, thousands of friends, and ive had an exciting and very gratifying existence, but now i feel, you know, its in the hands of god, and ill be prepared for anything that comes. Reporter as president carter left to begin his treatment, he received a standing ovation at the news comps, and after the treatment he plans to return home and Teach Sunday School like hes been doing for 25 years. Likely wont taking a scheduled trip to nepal, but habitat staff will go in his honor. So whats the treatment plan for president carter . Its really a combination of Radiation Therapy and injections of a new judge thats aimed to help his immune system fight the disease. Its not a cure, but hopefully a better quality of life. Thank you. A lot of people on twitter are you ever offering support for former president cart evaluation. Habitat for carter. Habitat for humanity says hearts and prayers are with them, and president obama tweeted out president carter is as good a man as they come, were all pulling for you jimmy, and former president george h. W. Bush said i spoke to him, were wishing him the very best as he fights the good fight. Just some of the examples of some of the tweets coming in for the former president. He got a minor traffic ticket decades ago, but now its haunting him. Why the dmv is now tracking down drivers years after an infraction. A big difference between this friday and last friday. Ill let you know what to expect into the beginning of the weekend. How warm will it get . And if youre headed to the movies this weekend and dont want to be hassled, you might want to leave your bags at home y. Just ahead. Your next night out to the movies may come with a bag check. Regal entertainment is beefing you have security measures after a series of shootings. Reporter after incidents at theaters across the country this summer some say the experience is forever changed, but one chain homes to make people feel a lot safer with a policy change. The next time you head out to a movie dont be surprised to see this sign saying your bag or backpack is going to be inspected. The change is for customer safety. Its not that big of a deal, i think its a good idea. I understand why, i understand that given events that have happened in the past why the need for increased security would be a concern. Reporter it comes after the sentencing of james holmes to life in prison after the colorado theater shooting, and then a man attacked a movie goer near nashville tennessee, and last month a gunman killed two people and himself at a theater in louisiana. Regal released this statement, we acknowledge it can cause inconvenience and isnt without flaws, but hope its worth it for the safety. I wasnt surprised by it. Reporter she had her bag checked. They just kind of glanced. They didnt really you know take anything out of it. Reporter theyre joining the rank of other entertainment videos like concerts and sporting events, but people say if someone wants to cause harm theres no stopping them. I think people are seriously stick, theyre not stupid, theyre real devious. Reporter now some people also think this is a crack down by the theater on people bringing food from the outside, in big bold red letters it says no outside food or drinks. Its a sad sign of the times. Thank you. Friends, family and Law Enforcement officer today honored a sheriffs deputy who died while trying to help a friend. The deputy was 30 years old. He drawned last week drowned last week in lake tahoe. He played football at sacramento state. As todays service his sister talked about how happy her brother was to have a career in Law Enforcement, and the sheriff said he showed the highest standards. And he died honorably, doing what he score to do, to care for the safety of others. Reporter a scholarship was announced at that time in his honor to keep his memory and name alive. The city of oakland lost a round in federal court today, and its a set back for the a marijuana dispensary, the nations largest dispensary, serving for man 100,000 people, but the federal government tried to shut it down, saying it may be illegally selling pot to people without a medical need. The city collects taxes from harbor side, and told the court it wants to keep the dispensary open. They court of appeals agreed, saying the federal government can confiscate property if theres a reason. Renovation plans for a golf course cleared a legal hurdle. Environmental list say it threatens an endangered frog, but a court judge rejected the motion. Santa rosa officials want to find who was behind the prank that made a mess in a fountain downtown. A bright green liquid was found throwing through the fountain. At first they were concerned it might be antifreeze, but it was actually harmless. It took about 200 gallons of water to flush out the green dye. And were tracking the conditions around here. Little bit of fog along coast pushing inland tonight, and temperatures tomorrow morning will be on the cool side again. A lot of temperatures in the 50s, and as you look at what we have now, come in a little closer, see what happens here. There it is. Temperatures mostly in the 60s in the inland bay valleys, but around the bay in the upper 50s. Tomorrow a lot like today, right, a lot like yesterday, a lot like saturday, a lot like sunday. This pattern is really persistent. Winds gusting to 36. About right for this time of night. It will be dying down. Overnight lows upper 50s and a few low 60, and then tomorrow for your friday, mostly cloudy. It doze away early, pretty quickly, and then warms up. This is the temperature footprint pushed into tomorrow, its really pretty much as we go down, this pattern persists, which is good, the air quality is up but it will be keel. Thats your friday. Well talk about saturday and sunday, which day of the week will be the warmest, and when we can expect the first rain dr dropyoyou back here. Traffic tickets from years ago return to haunt drivers. I couldnt even remember the occasion where the ticket had occurred. We investigate why old tickets are suddenly surfacing decades later, and how you can find out before the dmv. And the giants make a move to get help for the depleted outfield. But first fire progress, whats left and whats lost near livermore. I know youre staying golden by managing your energy use. Ns which means managing water too, sfx rawr especially during a drought. Learn to save water, energy and money at energyupgradeca. Org new developments now, in alameda county. Firefighters are gaining ground on the tesla fire. It quickly burned 2500 acres yesterday afternoon and last night near livermore, but tonight crews have it 45 percent contained. John sews us the progress shows us the progress theyve made. Reporter the hills are still smoldering one day later. We have pockets of unburned fuel close to the line, so well be reinforcing them through the night and tomorrow. Reporter it started wednesday amp and within hours spread across 2500 acres. The sky was turning color, and it was getting pretty scary actually. The whole sky changed. Reporter you can see how close the fire burned to her home. The crews stood their ground saving hers and other numerous homes. It looks like we were just like godden in the middle of all this flame, so were really happy. Reporter when you see that what goes through your head . Oh my god, i could have lost everything. Everything. Reporter we all know how dry the fuels are out here, and it only takes spark and wind to wreak havoc. Last night the winds gusted to 35 miles an hour, and that didnt help the containment picture. Reporter this is the only house lost in the fire, and no one lived there. A former Residence Department that was abandon residence that was set to be demolished was lost. Reporter one area in the middle is seeing active flames, and the danger there is still high. Because they have the potential to throw embers across the line, were worried about that with some of the area, particularly as the afternoon and evening winds pick up. Im just so thankful to all the firefighters and i just really feel blessed. Reporter investigators tell me theyre still trying to determine what caused the tesla fire. East of livermore, kutv, fox news. We are learning more tonight about the three firefighters killed battling the huge wildfire in washington state. Here are pictures of the three men. They were 20, 26, and 31, and all member of an Engine Company from central washington. They were battling a fire when their vehicle crashed last night. Before they could escape flames rolled over them and killed them, injuring four others nearby. Hundreds of people are evacuated from homes because of this fear. License plate cameras on garbage trucks. The concerns on how theyll be used. And a change in federal rules could mean an old traffic ticket comes back to haunt you. Tonight we investigate how one mistake behind the wheel 2,000 miles away came back to haunt a bay area man 30 years later. I didnt know that at the age of 24 i would do something to mess me up when i was 56. Its an issue popping up unexpectedly for more and more colorado driver that is once california drivers that once got a traffic ticket out of state. How a change in federal rules is really catching some folks off guard. It sure is. It used to be something only commercial drivers had to worry about, now anyone with an unresolved issue with their driving record in another state can lose their license here in california no matter how small the problem or how long ago it happened. Reporter for this 56year old handy man, these tools and a working set of wheels are his lifeline. If youre not driving, youre not working. I cant do anything, i cant carry tools on the bus. Reporter thats why he was so worried when he got this notice warning his license was about to be canceled because his license was revoked in another state. Specifically illinois. I kept believe it. Couldnt even remember the couldnt believe it. I couldnt even remember the event. Reporter he eventually remembered it was an illegal u turn in chicago in 1984. I was driving a pinto with a floorboard eaten out. Reporter with no money to pay the ticket he made a fateful decision. At least until he moved to oakland in the early 90s. He got a california license and drove with no problem until the note from the dmv last year, but clearing up the old debt in the windy city was hardly a breeze. They said we have no record of that ticket, theres no record, the records are just gone. Its too long ago for this to happen. Reporter then how did they find you . Well, i think they have a data base. Reporter the dmv tells us the federal government changed the rules in 2007 requiring a check of the National Driver register for anyone applying for a license renewal. We want to know did you have a lot of tickets or dui in another state . We want to make sure roads are after. Reporter he says he doesnt get the profile of a problem driver, but by the time he could clear up the ticket his damage was gone. His california license was briefly suspended. My Insurance Company dropped me from the good driver program, and thats difficult. Its a matter, really its like wrecking somebodys present. Reporter a sacramento lawyer has been handling these cases for more than 20 years. Ev

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