story this half hour. there are a number of pressing issues up for discussion and votes at a. >> today city council meeting in oakland as kron four's djegal tells us one of them is a resolution addressing the desperate need to try to remove abandoned vehicles from the streets. oakland resident and founder of the grassroots organization community ready court. her whole act says his group routinely deploys throughout the city to clean

up illegal dumping sites. but they do not have the authority to clear abandoned autos and supports the city bolstering its efforts to address the issues. like is a close second. >> to crime and they're and they're related their related. if we address those issues, they they're connected. so yes, absolutely. by is a huge issue. councilmember at-large. rebecca kaplan has co-sponsored the abandoned vehicles resolution supported by the city council. >> and kaplan says its execution would be paid for with existing funds. a lot of folks in the city have stepped up come to me personally and said, how can we help? what do you need? and so hopefully this is a measure that that moves in that direction. kaplan's $840,000 plan with an initial two-year term will upgrade the current antiquated system and utilize software to identify process removed and track abandoned vehicles. fund

increased staffing to sweep areas where they are prevalent. the resolution also calls for the repurposing of caltrans is vacant. lots be me. freeway overpasses into tow yards, which could help reduce fire related risks. it would of significant benefit, for course, to be removed in a timely fashion. in a statement, kaplan says, quote, i am so thankful to the community and my colleagues for their support as we advance this comprehensive plan to remove abandoned autos from the streets of oakland. this includes the staffing and technology needed to make abandoned auto removal, more reliable, timely, and transparent. philippe djegal all kron. 4 news. we are still waiting for the results from today's vote will update that story on air and online. when we get the new information. >> in the south bay, former santa clara county sheriff laurie smith lost her appeal of a court case that barred her. >> from public office back in 2022. smith was found guilty

of corruption and willful misconduct stemming from and allegation that she traded concealed weapons permits in exchange for donations to her re-election campaign on smith's appeal. she argued that by retiring prior to being found guilty of 6 corruption and willful misconduct charges that year. the removal proceedings that disqualified her from jury service and her job are no longer necessary. but the appellate judges disagreed upholding the original decision. smith declined to comment for this story. >> east palo alto police released surveillance video linked to a murder case from february 8th. police say the video shows that white suv, the center top of your screen stopped in appeared to the people inside, appeared to witnessed the attack that killed frank fendi on bell street at university avenue around 8.30, that night. police are asking people who are in that suv to give them a call. as soon as possible. a

$10,000 reward is being offered for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for finney's death. tonight's public is providing their input on a tnt's plans to cut service to land lines here. the state. >> san mateo county supervisors are worried that if a tnt ends their landline service, that would leave many residents rural areas with no way to reach 9-1-1, in an emergency. the public is able chime in on a tnt's decision via phone. a livestream happened at 2 o'clock this afternoon. and another one will be taking place again tonight. a new bill making its way through the state legislature would hold higher institutions accountable for hazing. our capitol correspondent eytan wallace has more on the mother and father on a mission to stop what happened to their son from happening to. >> anybody else? >> it is a gut-wrenching pain of a nightmare that i can't wake up from. my campbell,

describing what the last 5 and a half years have been like for her and her family since death of her son, tyler hilliard. >> his family says in 2018 when he was a student at uc riverside, the fraternity, he was pledging for hayes. tim forcing him to run up the mountain where he collapsed later dying at a hospital who's looking out for our children. tyler's mother, given this emotional testimony in front of the assembly judiciary committee as lawmakers took up assembly bill. 21 93 also known as tyler's law named for her late son. the legislation seeks to hold public and private universities and community colleges in california. sibley liable for hazing if the institution was found to have direct involvement of the hazing process knew or should have known about hazing taking place or failed to take with the bill language describes as reasonable steps from preventing hazing at organizations affiliated with the institution. this bill will make a difference. i believe it will to hold those responsible accountable. it's a sentiment shared by bill

author, pasadena, something member, chris holden. he believes the bill will lead to new preventative policies addressing hazing incidents before they happen. but not everyone supports the legislation in its current the csu system and the association oe independent california colleges and universities support with the bill is trying to do. but they made clear they want to see stronger legal protections for institutions. >> we intend to continue working in partnership with the authors office to find language that would be agreeable and come to the middle. at which time we will be very glad to remove opposition. still members of the committee overwhelmingly voted in favor of the bill expect or universities to act reasonably. >> in preventing these acts there. 2 lane, california students, most important responsibilities we have as legislatures when tragedies like this happen community to take action, >> is still occurring in our schools we just don't want another family to go through the pain of losing a child to

hazing. it's it's senseless and preventable. >> and this is just the beginning for this bill. now heads to the assembly education committee reporting at the state capitol. a tom wallace kron. 4 news. >> 2 weeks after learning she would not advance in the race for u.s. senate in california. congresswoman katie porter, former congresswoman is speaking out about her campaign and her decision to call the race rigged against her in her first interview since primary night, porter spoke with pod save america about her loss in those controversial comments the aftermath of the primary where we learned that congressman adam schiff and former baseball star steve garvey would face each other november. congresswoman porter suggested that billionaire's help to rig the election against or with attack ads in a conversation with pod save america. porter clarified her comments saying, quote, obviously i wish i had chosen a different word. she went on to say our california election officials do a terrific job in no way would i ever suggested there's anything other than a careful, thoughtful, amazing

election system that actually should be the model for a lot of the country in that interview, porter also said she wanted to make it clear she believes big money can affect election outcomes. after an ai scandal and a wave of mass layoffs. sports illustrated has landed a new publishing partner. the sports content company will weiss's spite minute media says he will continue to print a physical edition of the magazine and hire back some of the writers who are laid off under the previous leadership. the magazine was licensed to the arena group until january of this year. when it missed a multi-million dollar royalty payment. soon after being accused of using ai to write articles for him. authors who didn't exist. >> whether time now as we get a live look outside, quite how are you? not a lot of wind, but you see those trees, i do see those trees. they have pollen, starving effect. yes,

they do. i mean, really it? yeah. you see a lot of those blooms around the bay area now. and looking gorgeous. others, it really effects of do so. you've got to be careful this time of year. this is that time of year. you start to see that sunshine to get some spring-like conditions. here's forecast for your allergy outlook as we look out over the next couple days. on gown running high as we head through tomorrow. >> i think thursday begin to back off a little bit by friday. the good news is we get a little rain coming back and that's knocked down the pollen count as we head in toward the weekend. but yeah, it's mainly the tree pollens that are causing some issues right now around the bay area. they're running high, otherwise grass and ragweed running rather low. well, today, the entire equinox takes place. the shining directly over the equator. announed the days are growing longer. and here we go. we've got over 12 hours of sunshine today. the equinox beginning exactly 806, tonight. well, as that being said, we get into spring weather would you know, at the long-range forecast for the bay area, you see all the green out here and then you

look up to the scale there. that's the forecast for wetter than normal conditions as we head toward the beginning of the spring. as we look toward the end of the month and then the april 2. so, yeah, we've got a long way to go. some wintry weather not done with us just yet out the door, though, a little haze on the horizon than looking out over the bay right now, even a couple patches of fog there hanging off the coastline. we have had that breeze blowing around some of the pollens outside around the bay area. that seabreeze kind of getting healthy up there. some gust the 20 miles an hour. plus along the this evening. overall, though, looks like high pressure still hanging around today. tomorrow looks like another nice day after that. things begin to switch gears. we're going to be talking about or that sea breeze kicking in by tomorrow afternoon. should be a nice day with plenty of sunshine in most spots. but then the winds. yeah. get a little bit blustery by tomorrow afternoon, that stronger sea breeze kicking in. that will start talking about some rain will time out. the storm for you. coming up in just a few minutes. thank you, lawrence. trader joe's is pulling its cashews off the shelves due to the possibility of a salmonella contamination. >> the product is called 50%

less salt roasted and salted whole cashews. the lot numbers to look out for end in. 39 40 41 or 42. no illnesses have been reported. but if you have them, you're advised to throw them out or take them back to trader joe's for a refund. san francisco's announcing plans for electric vehicle curbside charging stations. right now the city's in the beginning stages of the project. >> kron four's tiffany justice has details. >> had constituents coming to me at office hours in the supermarket on the street asking when will san francisco finally have curbside charging? >> san francisco supervisor rafael mandelman answering that question tuesday. the city announcing a plan to roll out a pilot program for publicly accessible curbside charging stations by 2025. >> the driving forces behind this initiative has been the feedback and concerns raised by district 8 residents and folks from across the city.

we've heard from many of you who live in multi-unit apartment without access to garages or off-street chargers. >> there will be 3 main components before this pilot program starts. the first will be a citywide assessment, which will evaluate installation operation and maintenance of public charging stations at the curb at specific locations. the second will be working with experts to assess neighborhoods that are most suitable. and 3rd hearing from neighborhood groups mandelman says they'll be looking at other larger cities like new york and los angeles who already have a robust program in place. san francisco is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions. >> by 2040, and has set an interim goal that 25% of all registered high the vehicles to be electric by 2030, to meet. goes vital that the city expand access to affordable and convenient charging options. that means expanding are charging network with home

workplace and public charging. >> this initiative is part of the city's effort to meet the growing demand. their plan is to eventually install more than 5,000 public chargers by twenty-thirty around the city with the ultimate goal of having these chargers in multiple neighborhoods across san francisco. >> it also means making sure that for the people who still need to drive that they have an option to switch to electric vehicle, whether or not they have their own garage. we are celebrating early tonight because tomorrow former san francisco mayor willie brown turns 90. >> the democratic politician served more than 30 years in the california state assembly. 15 years as assembly speaker in 1996, he became mayor of san francisco, the first african-american to hold that office. and since then, no doubt the former mayor has achieved true celebrity status

in san francisco and march madness. it's under way. the first 2 games to play in games are taking place tonight with 4 teams trying to get into the big dance. >> next in sports, jason's going tell us who's in and who's out.

>> and now kron 4 sports. >> the very first game of the ncaa tournament tipped off earlier this afternoon. this is my favorite stretch of the sports calendar and this game was a perfect example. drama from opening tip to the final

buzzer. wagner was taking on howard university and the winner of this game gets the opportunity to play north carolina in the opening round on thursday. 1st, half wagner up by 3 melvin council junior almost turns the ball over but he turns water into wine right here and puts his team up by 6 early. he had 21 still in the 1st half wegner up by 12 javier st era. i was just gets in the lane to be dropped off or louis exquisite scores he had 10 points and as a 14 point game second has howard made this one a game? they were at all the way bryce harris makes it a one-point game with 17 seconds left times. all right. hit, a couple of free throws, howard has a chance to tie. >> they get not once. not to. but 3 chances at a thai and

they missed all 3 of and like i said, the drama of the ncaa tournament is unmatched tough law for howard wagner win. 71 to 68. that's their first ever tournament when they'll play unc on thursday in charlotte called task for that. the golden state warriors have been up and down most of the season, which has been a call. the frustration amongst the fanbase. when you win 4 championships in a decade, the standards for better or for worse are extremely but one of the positives of this season has been the play of second round draft pick. >> trayce jackson-davis. >> during a time where most rookies hit a wall. he's coming into his don't like that of a wimpy. it called i caught up with him this afternoon chase center to talk about his rookie season. here's a quick >> in the locker room where your guys minds are. you guys still confident that you can accomplish all the things that you set out to accomplish?

>> we came and we watch do that. so the things that we need to fix coach her keep preaching to us talking about obviously the leaves change and the margin for error the same as what it once was with that team where they can just come given last people. we saw a lot of championship caliber players on this team just got to take it one game at a time. >> that full interview will be tonight on sports night live 10. 45? meanwhile, the a's flex their muscles to day and surprise arizona against the champion rangers no score in the second ending and you are rips a shot. way out the left. that's his 5th home run of the spring is to nothing. 6 ending tied at 2 brent rooker with 2 on. that one goes to almost the same spot. his second home run of the spring fighting to aids day at another in 8th on a jj bleday homer. but aes

finishing that ties areas ties in spring training they don't even pretend nobody. nobody is staying an extra minute now going home. we're not wasting our arms were not right. you know, we're going get anyone hurt. >> its funny when you're actually at the game in spring training training, it's over and it's tied. you're like. to go to the bar. and that they do scottsdale is hop nicely. fun. all right. thanks, jason forty-niners deebo samuel and george kittle there about becoming even more well known across the country. today netflix announced its newest sports docu. siri. >> series, rather is called receiver. it's all about pass catchers from this past nfl season on the same on kindle the show also feature raider star in east palo alto product. davante adams vikings receiver justin jefferson and lines all pro jason, help me out ground and the 8 episode series is set to premiere this

summer. >> time now for 4 zone forecast. another look outside on this beautiful spring like day before it springs, a leak. yeah, a kid. yeah. right. back to winter again. that's a much colder temperatures to go along with that. i'll show you that in just a moment. but it's beautiful outside right now. most that fog has cleared out today and we may see a patch or 2 of fog forming overnight tonight, but i don't think it's going to be as widespread as what we had last night. still, you've got clear skies out toward the golden gate bridge. that breeze is blowing out. there will see that again tomorrow. the temperatures still warm in livermore at 70 degrees. still 65 a beautiful evening in san jose. if you want to go out for a walk, 62 degrees in santa rosa. bundle up coast side. and in the san francisco, those temperatures now dropping off in the 50's and breezy low rain forecast. well, changes are coming our way. high pressure could be scooting out of town. you see the clouds gathering off the coastline and then by friday that rain begins to move on shore as we head toward the middle of the day. and that is really going to open up the a% door to some colder weather. the showers continuing into

saturday, maybe a lingering shower on sunday, although not a washout, more snow to the sierra nevada to probably those snow levels dropping down to about 5,000 feet or so. and then another round of some rain possibly moving through on monday. and that just keeps going kind of on off in the next week and well beyond that. in fact, the long-range forecast models looking much colder than normal, possibly wet through the first week of april. all right. all that being said tomorrow, let's enjoy the sunshine while we have at this. probably going to be last day of the 70's around the bay area. 71 in san jose, 70 in concord, about 70 in livermore. lot of 60's inside the bay cooler 50's out toward the coastline out over the next couple days. of course, a springy official full day of spring tomorrow. and we're looking at those temperatures begin to cool down with more clouds on the way. starting on thursday, that rain moves in we go from 70's to struggling to get in the 50's as we head toward the bay area on friday and saturday and sunday. those temperatures staying way down, unsettled wet well into next week and beyond guys. you

know, it's a new franchise of guy fieri's fast food chicken chain is heading to the north bay. >> according to the restaurant chain's website, chicken guy by guy fieri will be opening a location in american canyon. according to chan, the hospitality, the hospitality group behind the restaurant, there are plans to develop own and operate chicken guys, locations in 9 northern california counties. the chicken guy locatocs already been opened at levi stadium in santa clara. however, that location. it's only open during stadium events as the spring season begins this week in the weather begins to warm up. more people are going out for trips, although the city may be known for wineries. napa, it's named the second most family-friendly travel destination in the country. that's according to yelp. the list ranked 10 u.s. cities popular options for outdoorsy foodie or culture seeking families. san luis obispo about 4 hours south down highway 101 from san francisco. us the other

california city to crack the top 10. the top destination was fredricksburg texas. what you know, you can now reserve tables and view special menus for the 4th annual peninsula. >> restaurant week of this year, the event is going to actually span it stretch into santa clara county, hundreds of restaurants and 32 cities will offer special menus and discounted meals between april 19th through the 27th restaurant week is great. there will be a wide variety of cuisines from time. hawaiian even stake in its own food category. and it's not just for dine-in. you can get special menus for delivery and takeout, too. if you want more info, you can visit the peninsula restaurant weeks website. well, tonight. you got a chance become a multi multi millionaire. but only if you've got to mega millions ticket, just how big you c

>> this just in the oakland city council has approved an ordinance to clear abandoned vehicles in the city council member rebecca kaplan introduced the measure proposing to use technology to swiftly identify process, removing track, abandoned vehicles using parking control technicians heavily affected areas in creating a position to ensure that banned in cars get processed in a timely manner as they call kaplan says the ban in cars not only clutter open streets, but they also pose health risks. there is 875 million dollar mega millions drawing tonight at 8

o'clock. well, all right. well, good luck, everybody. that wraps up kron. 4 news at 6. see at 10 tonight.

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