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A new chapter for the Oakland Police department. Chief Floyd Mitchell officially steps into his new role. Well examine his plans and priorities for the east bays largest city. Plus, tragedy in contra costa county, a five year old boy dies after being pulled from the waters of bethel island. The warning from First Responders as summer is just around the corner. Live from Jack London Square this is morning time two. The night. Well, todays monday, may 13th. Youre looking live from our emeryville camera at the bay bridge and San Francisco skyline in the distance. And you can see right there. Yeah, weve got some cloudy skies that were dealing with. Were going to check in with roberta gonzalez. Shes in for steve. Shell give us an update on how long this weather will be sticking around for us today. Jay. Well, triple a is predicting close to 44 Million People will be traveling for memorial day weekend. This years numbers is a 4 increase since last year and closely matches 2005 record travel.
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