Transcripts For KTVU The Ten OClock News On KTVU Fox 2 20170

Transcripts For KTVU The Ten OClock News On KTVU Fox 2 20170519

The colombian president. Does anybody have any questions . I am shocked. [ laughter ] reporter the president taking questions on controversies. From a New York Times report alleging President Trump asked his former fbi director james comey to stand out on an investigation into Michael Flynns ties to russia. No. No. Next question. Reporter to what the president thought a special counsel appointed to the fbi investigation into alleged collusion between russia and the trump 2016 campaign. There is no collusion between myself and my campaign i think it divides the country. Reporter attorney general Rob Rosenstein briefed the senate on the firing of james comey with plans to treat house members friday. Democrats say the special counsel is a good first step. Backup i think there will be a need for a broader investigation. There will be discussion who is the next fbi director. Reporter the president saying today he is close to naming the next fbi director in the top contender is former democratic senator Joe Lieberman works backup we are very close to fbi director. It will be very soon. Reporter all of this as the president is trying to get back on message because hes departing on his first foreign trip tomorrow traveling nine days in five countries. We heard the president say hes close to naming and fbi director, whats the word in washington as to how long . We have been watching the president schedule all day to see if any personal announcement comes up, at this time nothing yet. He departs on the trip midday so that gives us time in the morning if he decides to name someone likely it will wait until he comes home. The next issue of Time Magazine has a provocative cover what the white house more than into moscows red square. Time says the cover story will focus on russia social media war on america. This is the first time the time cover has no title or words, just a picture. Stocks rebounded after a big drop caused by the news in washington. The nasdaq was up 43, nasdaq up tao of 56. Solid earnings from walmart help to reach it higher in the positive weekly jobs report. President trump leaves tomorrow on his first foreign trip as the commander in chief. He will visit holy sites in the middle east have meetings with nato and the g7. We have more on whats at stake as he seeks to make a good first impression. Reporter this is a big trip in the president will be accompanied by the first lady. We wanted to do a map so we could show you where they will be going on this eightday tour. The route by design will have him visiting muslims in saudi arabia as a jewish officials in jerusalem and the pope in the vatican. If a critical trip in a test for the new administration. The president s soninlaw tarik kershner helped to set up the tour which has him stopping at holy sites of islam, judaism and christianity. The timing could be a blessing. He can look president ial and gets him out of a flood of problems at home. Reporter henry brady is the dean of Public Policy and he says the question is how President Trump, who often speaks off script, will fare in this first test of foreign diplomacy. The first stop is saudi arabia, a staunch u. S. Ally will he will meet with the royal family but his rhetoric about radical islam. Travel ban and integration will be in the background as he meet with leaders from dozens of most countries at the gulf cooperation council. Run their the president goes to israel, a chance for a fresh start symbolically after the disclosure last week of classified intelligence provided by israel to russia. Signals are important and this is a strong message to others. Reporter israels counsel david San Francisco says iran and the Palestinian Peace process are top concerns as well as a visit to the holy western wall claimed by both palestinians and israelis. A visit by an american president who comes to israel and then goes to the western wall sends a symbol that it is a part of israel. For that matter is important for him to visit. Reporter President Trump will meet the next day in bethlehem. He will urge palestinian leaders to take steps for peace. Reporter then is on to the vatican in pope francis who has been critical of the president s stance on immigrants. He will meet with president s of the European Union in belgium including the new french president. Then he will meet with the leaders of nato, which he has criticized, and finally the big g7 summit in italy. These situations, especially local populations, will be finely attuned to everything he says. How he refers to their country, their leaders, how he refers to their religion. Anything poorly worded could get him into trouble. Reporter President Trump is scheduled to speak in sicily before coming back in he is going to hold a twitter session to answer questions. Twitter is one of his favorite means of communication. Its a quick trip of eight or nine days, largely seen as symbolic, but is there any agreement or any policy expect from the trip . Theyre supposed to be some sang in saudi arabia, but peace with palestinians and the jewish, its a first step to lay groundwork for hopefully some progress. Thank you. In Mountain View at least three people were hurt in a kitchen fire during the google developer conference. Harry mccracken posted this picture of a fire in a concession stand. It happened at shoreline amphitheater where google is holding its threeday conference. From skybox you could see the fire response. We are to prevent Staff Members were taken to the hospital, they were not google employees, three other refused medical treatment. Officials say the kitchen Fire Suppression system was able to extinguish the fire. The google conference wraps up tomorrow. Hundreds of People Living in a Mobile Home Park in palo alto are celebrating a victory after a fiveyear battle. The Santa Clara Housing Authority announced an agreement to purchase the point of vista Mobile Home Park. It allows the 400 low income residents to stay in their homes. The Housing Authority will partner with the county and city by the park 40 million. In 2012 the current owners first gave notice they intended to close the park and sell the land to developers. That touched off a long battle with the residents arguing for the need to protect Affordable Housing in the expensive Silicon Valley housing market. Prosecutors rested their case in the penalty phase of the torahs verbal murder trial. Jurors witnesses jurors and witnesses were in tears. Marlene talked about the last time she saw sierra lamar. The prosecution showed childhood pictures ending with a video of her singing. On monday the defense will present their arguments for Garcia Torres to receive life in prison without parole instead of the death penalty. A san jose family is saying justice was not served in a case of a young woman was struck and killed when two cars crashed while street racing in san jose. That young woman without further job when the accident happened two years ago. This week a judge sentenced on driver to one year in county jail. Azenith smith is live. Reporter here is where her life ended. There is a heart on the tree and some candles, no senses can bring her back but the family feels the Justice System failed. It was two years ago sarah pablo was lost. Time has not healed her brothers wounds. It hurts every day. It doesnt just go away. I dont think ill ever go away. Reporter the loss is more painful because they been riding for justice against the two drivers accused of street racing back at january when karen was on the job when the cars crashed. On car pinned her against the tree. They say their fight for justice came to a harsh and. There are people out there who get more for not paying a ticket. I feel like he got away. Is basically getting away, he got one year, he got away with murder. Reporter 18yearold gabriel sparser was sentenced to one year in jail and 300 hours of Community Service after he pled no contest to vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence. The other driver manual maldon auto was acquitted last month. When you look at the sentencing laws that govern the state of california, this is within the realm of sentencing. It was a young person likely immature and irresponsible, but there was no drinking involved. The court likely thought there was no intent to kill or harm. Reporter legal analyst Stephen Clark says it waived a game changer if alcohol was involved. For this family it does not make a difference. It sends the wrong answer. His young, 18, i feel its not fair. Reporter they are hoping no family goes through their pain as they played pictures of karen on the digital picture frame. No one leaves the house thinking they will take a life. But at any minute you can. So you need to slow down and think. Reporter improvements have been made along that road where she was killed with a speed detector and rumble strips. The family started a Slowdown Campaign on social media in hopes of keeping her legacy alive. He got one year in county jail, you know how much time he will likely end up serving . Reporter because he has been in jail so far with credit served the family anticipates him to be released in 3 to 6 months but he was facing a maximum of six years which the family was hoping for. But will likely be out within this year. A horrifying scene at times square, a car goes airborne after hitting more than 20 people. What we have learned about the driver and what he apparently said to police. It warmed up today, increasing temperatures. How warm willing get x i will see you right back here. A debate about army Campus Police officers. The chief says unarmed Police Officers are risk. A debate about arming Campus Police officers. The chief says unarmed Police Officers are a risk. A wrong way driver plowed into crowds of people in the heart of new york city. The cell phone video shows the car flying in the air after hitting safety barriers at times square. The 26 or old navy veteran from the bronx drove the car. He said he was hearing voices and he expected to die. This all happened just before noon when the driver came speeding the wrong way down seventh avenue. Witnesses say the car jump the sidewalk and hit people along the way. An 18yearold woman from michigan was killed, her 13 yearold sister was injured with 22 others. Honda came to a rest on top of a traffic barrier at 45th and broadway, an area known as the crossroads of the world. There were bodies everywhere, lots of lacerations and broken bones and people bleeding. Investigators say the suspect, Richard Rojas, had two prior dui arrest. Police sources say he initially tested negative for alcohol that cnn reports he tested positive for pcp and Law Enforcement Officials Say he appeared to be under the insolence of drugs. New yorks mayor says theres no indication this was a terrorist act. New information with case involving a man in the car at a stoplight enrichment and was attacked for wearing a turban. We first told you about the story last year. Two suspects were caught and charged for hate crimes. Rob roth tells us how the incident has affected the community. Reporter here inside of county courtroom two men pled no contest to an assault that was also a hate crime against a member of the sikh community. Just before sentencingmaan singh khalsa addressed the court. This was how he looked after being in step, he was beaten, his hair cut with a knife while he was stopped at a red light near hilltop mall. His finger had to be amputated later. It was a crime that had a deep effect on the trinity community. Had this happen to a member of our congregation was deeply upsetting and it happened about five minutes away from our house of worship. Reporter in court in his victims statement offered this wish for the men who beat him, i still consider you my brothers and i hope that you will learn about me and my community and one day consider me your brother too. His appreciation for a larger positive message was heartfelt and dignified. Reporter those from the Trinity Coalition are safe best say they are pleased with the outcome. In order to combat hate you have to recognize it in todays verdict was the first step to do so. He told the prosecutor he wasnt looking for harsh penalty he was hoping the case will raise awareness about hate crimes. The state auditor the state auditor found the president s office had a hidden fund hitting as much as hundred 75 million. As a result the regents have agreed to implement 33 recommendations to improve transparency and budget policies. Yesterday you see students protested at the regents meeting they are upset they have to pay two percent tuition increase while the uc president had millions stashed in a secret funds. s the regents approved a cap on outofstate students. Most wont be allowed to enroll more than 18 percent of nonresident students starting fall 2018. Four campuses including cal and ucla have between 22 percent 24 percent students from out of state and all schools will be allowed to keep those percentages that they will not be allowed to increase them. The Oakland Raiders third one hurdle to play in las vegas in 2020. Las Vegas Stadium Authority approved a Lease Agreement today for the team. It gives the Team Naming Rights for the stadium and bands gaining there. There were concerns the raiders i have to push back the move until 2021 without a Lease Agreement in place. Nfl owners meet next week to finalize the deal. [ siren ] temperatures warmed up today, it will warm up again tomorrow with temperatures nearing 90 degrees. Some areas inland will hit 90 degrees. Patchy fog along the coast, the fog bank is still well offshore. Temperatures tomorrow morning will be in the 50s, right now it is 70 degrees, cooler along the coast. Napa is 10 degrees warmer than last night, there is San Francisco and that looks like a giant christmas decoration from that angle. Friday morning no fault, maybe a few patches tomorrow youll see that 80s and 90s, it will move to the coast. Warmer day all around tomorrow and warmer or the weekend. When i come back we will go past tomorrow into the weekend. Still to come, building President Trumps border wall. I really want to be a part of the rebuilding of our country. An area contractor hoping to work on the project in a backlash he is facing. The warriors left for san antonio in game three. Coach steve kerr is with the team but will he be on the bench . Mark has some insight in sports. To arm or not to arm what on Bay Area College is missing and why. Lively debate at city college of San Francisco about arming Campus Police officers, most campuses have armed lease officers but not city college. There was a scary incident that prompted incident into sharp focus tonight. Deborah has more. Reporter it was here at the library in 2015, reports of a man with a gun inside the campus officers had to wait at the door and call San Francisco Police Department because they are unarmed. Sometimes we find Homeless People there reporter they have 25 sworn officers protecting their college campus. Who will be the first if we dont give them guns. Reporter students, faculty and staff took up whether they should carry guns like other officers. Right now they have a baton, pepper spray, radio and flashlight. Someone pulls a weapon and they have no means to protect themselves, its that simple. Reporter were many lined up to speak its not that simple. They look at Police Misconduct in other places in the Political Climate and they see militarization of police. City college has not have campus shooting of any kind so they argue, if its not broken dont fix it. You are describing guns as a tool. Its not a tool, its something you give someone that could take a life. We have escaped tragedy so far, its not coincidence that as evidence our system has been working well. We have been fortunate. Reporter the police chief says it came two years ago when he was woken. His officers were helpless waiting for San Francisco police to arrive when a man had a gun in the library. There was a delay, they dont know where the library is. Reporter the police say there are weapons on campus just not on their officers. Not being able to defend themselves means hes going to lose officers to other departments. Their is a strong possibility officers go elsewhere to feel safer. Retention is a challenge. Reporter the Council Recommended not to armed officers. If someone ran through the door with the semi automatic rifle has happened in other situations, do you want your Police Department to have a gun . Yes. Yes. Reporter the chancellor listened but she did not comment. Its her call whether to go with the Advisory Council or recommend

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