Three years so far, we can exceed that if totals keep coming in, but now, scott and kris, our focus is shifting to another threat, and thats strong thunderstorm development. Take a look at this mass. Its still offshore. Its still not expected to move over the bay area until about 1 30, 2 00 today, but this, my friends, is a very unstable air mass and weve had lightning strikes reported, 709 lightning strikes. Now what i think is going to happen is as this big mass starts to move closer to the coast, its going to fall apart and lose some of that instability. Nonetheless, were going to see a few thunderstorms before the day is done. Heavy rain from time to time between now and 5 00. Scattered thunderstorms for the local mountains throughout this evening, then well see a few thunderstorms tomorrow morning, before we bring in another round of heavy rain and some cities have already accumulated over three inches of rain since midnight. So more on that coming up, a lot of rain. Boy, oh, boy,
Department is short staffed. The crime rate is down by about a third over the past year. So far the potential pitfalls of overtime have not hit. My response to that is are you going to wait until something happens. This expert says policing oakland is stressful enough. Adding to that workload can become unbearable. In oakland, Ryan Takeo Kpix 5. Police union has weighed in. They say another issue is the Police Administration removes patrol officers to other units to fill vacancies. Developing news out of San Diego County where strong winds and intense heat are fanning the flames of this fastmoving fire. Authorities have issued evacuation orders for more than 20,000 homes. One mobile home has burned. The firework out near a school around 10 00 a. M. And has fire broke out near a school around 10 00. Right now, hundreds of firefighters from around the county are responding with the help of helicopters and air tankers. No report of any injuries. No word yet on the cause. Well be keeping a
Meanwhile, that hands up dont shoot gesture on the field made by some st. Louis rams players, that offended the local Police Officers association and then it sparked further controversy overnight. St. Louis county Police Officials characterized a call from the rams chief operating officer as an apology. The team said it was not an apology. In an statement overnight, the rams expressed respect for concerns over the game adding together we are beginning a healing process that will require time, energy and honest dialogue. With more on mondays ferguson aftermath, we have George Howell from ferguson. Reporter a call for a day of walkouts from protesters here in ferguson, missouri and people saw that play out in new york city. We saw people take to the streets protesting for mike brown. In washington, d. C. , we saw the same. People surrounding the justice department. Even blocking the streets at times. Here in ferguson, missouri, it was a relatively quiet day, but still some very serious c
Stepping into the lions den on capitol hill. He is sure to face pretty tough questioning from republican members of the Homeland Security committee on the directive that well shield up to 5 Million Immigrants from deportation. This is just one of two immigration hearings. And they come as Speaker John Boehner huddles behind closed doors with republicans. In about an hour, were expected to hear how the gop will respond to the president S Immigration move. Kelly odonnell is following the developments from capitol hill, and here from miami, im joined by usa today immigration reporter. Kelly, lets start with you. This is the first hearing on capitol hill since the president s executive action. What are we expecting today . Well this has been a buildup from the moment it was widely rumored and expected the president would take action to the point he announced it publicly, the gears were rolling for this hearing. Expect tough questioning of jeh johnson, who has been really as you put it, the
bleacher report. christine, the nfl is standing by the rams telling the st. louis police officers association who demanded a public apology and punishment for the five rams players, it will not happen. the nfl did release a statement saying they respect and understand the concerns for all individuals who expressed views, but it looks like the league wants no part of the controversy. coach jeff fisher and two players involved summed up their thoughts. exercising their right to free speech. they will not be disciplined by the club nor will they be disciplined by the national football league. i m not here for the police. i m here for the cause that could come out of this if people come together. it is dangerous out there. we want to show our respect to the protests and people who have been doing a heck of a job throughout the world. yesterday, members of the rams front office met with the