Once again have an em bass here in the United States. Today begins a new era between cuba and United States. After decades of tension a u. S. Embassy will open its doors and u. S. Capitol will host cuban delegation to commemorate the reopening of theirs. Its a historic shift for the two countries who broke off relations in 1961. Though physically only 90 miles apart the cold war and clash between capitalism and communism kept the culture isolated. This year obama and castro regime worked to warm the cold war era tensions. In late may United States formally removed cuba from the list of state sponsors of terror. I believe we can do more to support cuban people and promote values through engagements. These 50 years have shown isolation has not worked. Its time for a new approach. Reporter today the American Embassy will be back on the cuban water front. The political fight over this issue is far from over. There are many members of congress, republican and democrat, who are opposed to no
It slowed things down. We suspected it was a hoax the entire time. Because we were confident that we had all the information at our fingertips regarding who was staying in the home. Who owned the home. Those people were accounted for. Reporter eventually tear gas was used a 2nd time which set the home on fire. Because the incident was active in the suspect was known to be armed, our actions were measured. And so our initial action was aimed at navarro minimize the fire and made a rescue. We made pleaded rescue attempts to get into the house. But he had barricaded himself in a location we were unable to safely get to. Reporter the fire was put out at 7 45. In the suspects body was discovered shortly thereafter. At this point we cannot say whether he died as a result of the fire or of the gun play between he and the 2nd officer that was shot in this case. Again, is something we will determine at a later time and investigators have been on seen all day. The corner is still at this locatio
A whole new level protesters are now gathering in the bay area. Tonight were following that part of the story, but steve udleson touches off our story. We reported it last night, it has gotten much worse. He was a School Worker in st. Paul. The cafeteria manager with no criminal record. He was shot by police in the suburb of st. Paul. The video that youre about to see is quite graphic. St. Paul School Worker filando castillos white shirt soaked in blood, he was in distress pulled over around 9 00 p. M. Outside st. Paul. He was license to carry, trying to get out his i. D. And wallet. Reynolds live streamed the video inside the car with her 4 yearold daughter in the backseat. He let that officer know that he was, he was reaching for his wallet and the officer just shot him in his arm. I will, sir. No worries, i will. He just shot his arm off. He got pulled over. And please dont tell me about this, please dont tell me that he is strong, please dont tell me that he is gone. Please dont te
Near mid70s first and ramon. Livermore looking for a high of 69 today. What about the rest of the bay area . There are a lot of low 70s. 68 in san mateo and upper 60s in downtown San Francisco. Low 70s for santa rosa and san rafael. We will all cool down a little bit compared to yesterday, but still very mild and comfortable for a lot of locations on this wednesday. Tracking dry conditions for quite a few days. We will talk more about that and we will look at the weekend forecast at swell. The time now is 4 03 and we will look at traffic. Looking at the commute into San Francisco, it is wide open at the toll plaza. No major trouble spots. There is roadwork on the 24 w. Connector two 580. It was blocked off, but the crews will be picking up cones shortly. If not, continue to 580 the crews will be picking up cones shortly. If not, continue to 582 harris st. And get off and then get back on. Overall, a great ride across the upper deck. On 92, this is a good ride on the bridge this morning
Directions. Police say this parking lot is still a crime scene and they are not allowing anyone to leave. If you are wondering why your loved one is late getting home it is because of the investigation here into this officerinvolved shooting. At this point we dont believe any of the Police Officers were injured in the pursuit. After a sunny and when due date storms are popping up. This is video from a viewer and you can see hail falling this afternoon. Brittney shipp is here with tonights forecast. Reporter it is a mixed bag. Some places seeing sunshine into the south bay. But in the east were north bay we are seeing these popup showers. Some of that will transition to the south. It is moving fairly quickly. It is Near Union City and we see the yellows and reds by pleasanton. Light rain reported at alameda and san leandra. Closer to berkeley you are trying out. This radar shot is from three minutes ago. A closer look at the north bay and we see light rain showers coming down. It is mov