for better or worse, these have become experts in sea lion life and death. >> for the sea lions, it's a unique situation right now. >> reporter: though the pens are already full, they can handle as many animals as necessary. if the double threat of poisonous algae continues, they may be the only hope for the sea lion population around the world. >> still on the program, wanted by the government, an arrest warrant is issued for one of russia's richest men and one of the most out spoken critics of president putin. >>> and not just the topic, but the film itself. >> russian authorities issued an international arrest warrant for one of the critics critics - putin's most vocal critics. >> reporter: he may be himself imposed exile. but he seldom misses an opportunity to criticize president putin. [ speaking russian ] >> no matter what the kremlin propaganda and pr want to show us, putin is no superman and he will not go down in history as a hero. >> reporter: on tuesday, the russian police raided the offices of a pro democracy movement funded by him. >> when we all made a decision to work w

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it's damaging sea lions. in recent years, biologists have noticed a large number of california sea lions struggling on beaches looking confused and trembling. so a team recently observed 36 sea lions and found that the fish they devour brings domoic acid into them. >> so the sea lions [ indiscernible ] prey has been affected, um, by domoic acid, uhm and what we see is that it causes damage to the hippocampus in the brain which can cause spatial, um, memory loss. >> researchers say this memory loss and disorientation makes it hard for sea lions to forge and causes them to get stranded in strange places. >>> coming up in the next half- hour it's their last showdown of the year. a live report from las vegas as a republican presidential contender goes head to head. >> some bay area teens say they are being targeted because of their culture. we talk to one of the students about the troubling accusations. ential hopefuls battli it out... in their last primetime debate of 20-15. these are the nine top >>> now at 6:3

and why so many seals and sea lions are in distress. right back. >>> some undeniable good news from the recent storms in the western u.s. the snow pack in the sierra nevada mountains is significantly above the average for this time of year. but that's not enough to reverse the damage from california's historic drought. as ben tracy reports, a staggering number of california's trees are dying. >> reporter: this high-tech flying laboratory has been soaring over california, measuring the impact of four >> there's a lot of red on this screen. which is a sign that we're over an area that's in trouble. >> reporter: scientist greg asner says his team has made a startling discovery-- 888 million trees in california's forests have seen measurable water loss since the drought began. you're basically saying the drought has impacted nearly one billion trees in california. >> that's correct. >> reporter: they can be this precise because their plane is equipped with state-of-the-art lasers that scanned 15 acres of forest every second. it's like havin

. >> and a large number of sea lions found confused and trembling on california beaches. now scientists have figured out why. >> there is definitely a chill in the air with temperatures below freezing. we have unsettled weather to come. the seven-day forecast straight ahead. >> and we have our eye on this breaking traffic situation in albany. i'll have full details coming up. >> good morning, everyone. it's wednesday, december 16. i'm michelle griego. >> hi, everyone. i'm frank mallicoat. time now 6:30. >>> two children found dead in a storage unit and now the child abuse investigation is stretching to three locations all around northern california. kpix 5's kiet do is live at one of those locations in salinas with the very latest. good morning. salinas police are in a supporting role in this case since the people arrested moved out of salinas a couple of days ago. the question remains, though, why did the couple move to salinas in the first place? what did though find inside that apartment? dressed in hazmat gear investigators searched the former apartment of hunt hunts

and why y many seals and sea a lions are in distress. right back. >>> some undeniable good news s from the recent storms in the western u.s. the snow pack in the sierra nevada mountains is significantly abovthe average for this time of year. t that's not enough h reverse the damage from california's historic drought. as ben tracy reports, a staggering number of california's trees are dying. >> reporter: this high-tech flyingngaboratory has been soaring over california, measuring the impact of four >> there's a lot of red on ts screen. which is a sign thth we're over ananrea that's in trouble. >> reporter: scientist greg asner says his team has made a startling discovery-- 888 million trees in california's forests have seen measurablele water loss since the drought began. you're basically saying the drought has impacted nearly one billion trees in california. >> that's correct. >> reporter: they can be this precise because their plane is equiuied with state-of-the-art lasers that scanned 15 acres of forest every second. it's like having x

loss and disorientation making it hard for the sea lions to forge and leaving them to get stranded. >>> a new drought report card sees shortcomings in california's effort to cut back on water use. the natural resources defense council says we get a "b" for urban water conservation and efficiency, "d" for agricultural conservation and stormwater reuse, "b-minus" for water recycling and "f" for restoring wetlands and the delta. >> if your child brought home that card, you would be in trouble. >>> what do you think if it rains for several days, people conserving. you think it's raining you don't need to conserve? >> if they listen to you though -- [ laughter ] >> you're out there with buckets going, right here! >> my kids don't even listen to me and you want the public to listen to me? [ laughter ] >>> we have for the first time this year several days a series of days with wet weather in the forecast. not so much today. out the door right now, clear and cold. we have a temperature now in santa rosa at 32 degrees. when you factor in the wind it feels like it's 27 degrees. san francisco

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the lack of food is the main problem for the sea lions and for the pups. their diet is rockfish and squid and anchovy are impacted by the change in sea conditions. biologist expect a high number of rescues. if you see a stranded animal stay away and scale for him. >> two san francisco police officers are call heroes for saving an elderly woman trapped in her home. the officers from the rich monday station have been checking up regularly on an 84-year-old woman who lives alone with in familiar in the area. last night she did not answer and they heard her calling out to them. she fell through and was stuck for 12 hours from the bad frame. she went to the hospital to recover. thank you to the police officers. they hear rows. >> holiday shoppers hear and see a familiar site in union square, the celebrity bell ringing event is million at kristen square to support and raise money for the salvation arm red kettle effort. our traffic reporter sue hall our traffic reporter sue hall and don >> i admired form there, she has the wrist thing there. >> i am working ther

the mammal center in sausalito treated a record number of malnourished sea lions. they expect and equal number of strandings based on the low weight of the pops. researchers who studied this found this to be the lowest average weight in 41 years of testing. they say the warming ocean is affecting where the fish are located that the see lines depend on. >> we are weeks away from the iowa caucuses but there is talk about what could happen at the republican convention if donald trump remains the front runner. >> the post reports gop leaders met yesterday to prepare for a contested convention with the party's establishment would push for another nominee. mainstream republicans think trump is a dangerous candidate who doesn't promote conservative values. >> some think the republicans might not just lose but it could hurt other candidates as well. >> >>> it will make it difficult for republicans to maintain control of the senate -- it will make it tough for republicans in blue and purple states to hold onto governorships. >> some analysts say another risk is that trump w

he says in the past two years, 90% of california's sea lion and first seal pups have died. give me a sense of what is going on out in their natural habitats that has brought about this crisis? >> because this water is so warm, it's pushed all the feeder fish, the foraging fish for the mothers further out to sea, deeper out in the water. what it's come down to is all the animals have a lack of food. there's not enough food in this area for them right now. >> reporter: relief will come eventually. because historically, el nino is followed by la nina, characterized by cooler ocean but at least for the next few months, the world will continue to feel el nino's effects, both on land and in the ocean.iquid that lasts for twelve hours? try delsym twelve hour cough liquid. its advanced formula releases powerful medicine that acts fast while its extended release medicine lasts for 12 hours. try delsym . olay regenerist renews from within, plumping surface cells for a dramatic transformation without the need for fillers your concert tee might show your age... your skin never will. ol

lions, and they studied these sea lions at the marine mammal marina, and they say it affects the ability for them to navigate and find food in the wild.>>> it was chilly, and tomorrow a repeat, and back into the 30s for the valley locations, and a look here at a crystal clear blue sky over the oakland area. we have the wind still, helping to clear the air, and meanwhile, temperatures in the 50s this afternoon, a repeat of yesterday. 56 in oakland, 53 walnut creek, south bay 55 and as we head to the north, 57 in napa. temperatures will not be changing a lot as we get into the wednesday, but we do see some changes coming our way for the second part of the week. we have a northerly breeze at 13 miles an hour, gusts in the 20s. oakland reporting 12, and not as bad as yesterday, but definitely breezy at times. the breeze will stick around tomorrow. that system bringing rain and snow was well off to the east, and we will continue to strengthen this high pressure over the pacific, and continue to bring us this mild weather for wednesday afternoon. we will be dry and cool, mostly clear for your

at least 4200 starving sea lions have washed ashore this year and the situation is expected to get worse this winter as ocean temperatures rise. today, the white house released the gallery of president obama's year in pictures. among the chief photographer's favorite shots, this snuggle with the first lady. the father-daughter chat where malia tells dad he's got the selfie two brothers will never forget. a bride and groom greeting an unexpected guest at their wedding. and the one where jerry seinfeld came knocking. two kids may have figured out the best way to honor america's service members. that's next. introducing centrum vitamints. a brand new multivitamin you enjoy like a mint. with a full spectrum of essential nutrients... surprisingly smooth, refreshingly cool. i see you found the vitamints. new centrum vitamints. hey amanda, sorry to bother you but i gotta take a sick day. moms don't take sick days, moms take dayquil severe the non-drowsy, coughing, aching, fever, sore throat, >> axelrod: we end tonight with a salute to a pair of determined young ladies. chip reid tells us they'v

off california, the warm waters fish that seals and sea lions at least 4,200 starving sea lions have washed ashore this year and the situation is expected to get worse this winter as ocean temperatures rise. today, the white house released the gallery of president obama's year in pictures. among the chief photographer's favorite shots, this snuggle with the first lady. the father-daughter chat where malia tells dad he's got something on his face. the selfie two brothers will never forget. a bride and groom greeting an unexpected guest at their wedding. and the one where jerry seinfeld two kids may have figured out >>> we end tonight with a salute to a pair of determined young ladies. chip reid tells us they've been saluting american heroes and their families for years. >> reporter: 10 years ago, rachel okun, then 10, and her sister, kelsi, who was eight, told their parents they had a big idea. they wanted to say thank you to the troops in iraq and afghanistan by offering scholarships to their spouses and children. with some parental assistance, the precocious girls created their own

experts at the marine mammal center say sea lions are eating sea creatures that consume the algae that contains the acid. the poison can cause brain damage. >>the toxin causes damage to a part of the brain and that protects spatial memory. these animals become disoriented, they turn up in strange places, and ultimately cause permanent epilepsy.>>the brain damage is irreversible. marine biologists say they could usually say 50% of animals they treat but this year because of the huge algae bloom that figure is down to 30%. >>that is sad to see. they are so cute. >>seeing them helpless on the beach. >>> wet check in with rosemary. rosemary we will talk about how clear it has been. the wind is closer -- blowing the gunk out of the air. >>we have had beautiful views today. i think we will have more tomorrow, a little brisk even blustery at times. starting with the wind. you really have to consider the wind-chill factor when it is just that cold. our headlines read for tomorrow very cold start, freezing, even subfreezing temperatures, afternoon highs under mostly sunny skies we will be seaso

and why so many seals and sea lions are in distress. right back. >>> some undeniable good news from the recent storms in the western u.u. the snow pack in the sierra nevada mountains is significantly above the average for this time of year. but that's not enough to reverse the damagefrom california's historic drought. asasen tracy reports, a a staggering n nber of california's trees are dying. >> reporter: this high-tech flying laboratory has been soaring over california, measuring the impact of four >> there's a lot of red on this screen. which is a sign that we're over an area that's in trouble. >> reporter: scientist greg asner says his team has made a startling discovery-- 888 million trees in california's forests have seen measurable water loss since the drought began. yoyore basically saying g e drought has impacted nearly one billion trees in california. >> that's correct. >> reporter: they can be this precise because their plane is equipped with state-of-the-art lasers that scanned 15 acres of forest everyryecond. it's like havi

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. >>> researchers say sea lions are now being affected by the same toxin that's delaying crab season. crews have rescued hundreds of sea lions along the california coast who have possibly suffered brain damage. this naturally occurring toxin is found in algae and eaten by shell physical fish and small fish and makes the sea lions disoriented. >>> we'll look at traffic and weather after the break. >>> bright sunny skies continue as we head through the day. and hot temperatures reaching into the mid-50s. we're looking at 56 in san jose, mountain view as well as the presidio. into the north bay, we'll be also in the mid to upper 50s. and napa, 55. oakland, 58. and livermore looking at 55. let's see what's happening with the morning commute now with mike. >> we still have these folks waiting here at the bay bridge toll plaza. they've opened up those hov lanes for everybody. a smooth drive on the approach as we look at your map. only slowing south 880, an earlier crash, and through oakland, typical for northbound 880. the rest of your bay looks very clear right now. this being december, a

. >>> well, you may see more dead sea lions popping up along the california coast as you go for a walk this season. scientists with the national oceanic administration we call it noaa blaming it on water temperatures in the ocean. many sea pups were below their normal weight. the unprecedented changes in the ecosystem also linked with a lack of food and that has contributed to the decline of the sea lion population. marine biologists say more than 3,000 starving and dead sea lions were found at shore throughout california between january and may. if you see one on the beach, though, do not try to help it back into the water. >>> well, the waters were rockier this week. we were talking about waves up to 20 feet high during the height of this storm. >> that is still going on. yes. the high waves, coastal flooding a concern and we not only have that warm water across the california coast off shore, but also some of these storms moving through and that's what we call el nino. enhancing the storm that we're seeing rolling through right now and producing heavier amounts of rainfall. and it's

the sea lions, in turn, eat the smaller animals. the research is published in "the journal science." >> the whole food chain is affected there. >>> the ocean churning out all sorts of things this week. kar, talking about very high surf. >> it's been because of this strong winds and the high waves forming from the gusty winds. we'll see that, once again, with some high swells heading into the end of the week. but things are starting to slowslo slowly calm down now. we also had some chilly temperatures across the bay creating patchy frost and breezy and sunny day expected heading out for lunchtime. 56 degrees in the east bay and san francisco 54 degrees and really not warming up much more from there. only reaching the upper 50s. all across the bay area from the coast to the inland valleys. into the next couple of days, slow warming trend and then a lot of rain in time for the weekend. that's coming up in a few minutes, but let's see what's happening as you head out on the roads with mike. >> kari, the bay bridge plaza backup and due d

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