check with frances and they could have received up to 20 inches of snow right around donner pass elevation. here we are last night into the morning hours. i can see the rain break up. as we head into the afternoon showers more scattered showers. tonight we see another wave lingering through tomorrow morning and then by midday tomorrow, looks like we'll finally clear. totals could reach an and a half in the north bay mountains and rest of us up to three-quarters of an inch. just when the sun comes out and temperatures start to warm near normal another cold front rolls through brings us a chance for cooler weather for saturday and sunday and a breezy monday. >>> update on that injury accident approaching the caldecott tunnel, it's still blocking the left lane. you notice how traffic moves at 70 miles an hour down to 34 as you approach the scene. they are trying to clear it for you. it looks like slowing only at the scene and no big delays. check out the bay bridge incline for you. wind advisory for the bay bridge and the san mateo bridge gives a live shot. south bay, showers we're having in

it's kind of high but three to 4-inches of snow that could slow you down on donner path as you're going down 80. 65 in san jose, those are the temperature drop offs. with the clouds and showers temperatures trend down. the five day forecast doesn't look like may, june does it. all the clouds. but here's the deal. this is your rain event. it's not on the weekend, thursday clouds, friday clouds. then on the weekend a bit nicer. definitely an unusual pattern. we talked about the big storms in the plains, these things come through here and they head that way and they grow and get big. so every time we get rain they're looking for some more big weather out there. maybe not as big as we're seeing now. but as long as we're active, they are active. >> let's hope they're okay over there. >>> and people in the bay area got to meet their favorite glee actors today. the reason why teachers are celebrating tonight. i know you're worried about making your savings last and having enough income when you retire. that's why i'm here -- to help come up with a plan and get you on the right path. i have mor

officials will be assessing the weather in the sierra, and they say it all depends on the conditions at donner pass. >>> a plan to cut down a 300-year-old valley oak tree is stirring up controversy in menlo park. the public youlity commission plans to cut down this 100 foot tree tomorrow to make room for a pipeline to transport water from the reservoir to the bay area. opponents say they are not considering alternatives to cut the tree down. >> our position is there are viable options to cuting it down and killing it. one of the options is to have a piece of the pipe above ground for that section only. >> they say digging under the tree will destabilize it. a group of concerned neighbors say they will gather in front of the tree early tomorrow morning to prevent crews from cutting it down. >>> up next, the high-profile arrest sending shock waves across the country. the accusations against one of the most powerful men in the country. and how much san jose's pot tax is reducing the city's deficit. and shuttle endeavor is set to launch in a few hours. emotions are high because of the final launch

let's look at pictures across donner summit. up above 7,500 feet tonight. as the snow comes down, it looks like february. they've had over two feet of snow the past five days. unbelievable when you think about it. it's attributing to the la nina pattern we find ourself stuck in. currently, in the 40s across the north bay. 49 in santa rosa. and 52 in san jose. throughout tonight, we'll find a few of the scattered showers. plenty of 40s to start off with. and for wednesday, this is the key here. gradual sunshine coming in throughout our wednesday forecast. ahead, we're going to get in on a little bit of warming coming our way. a cool pattern with 60s expected inland. on thursday, that's when we start to turn up the heat a little bit. a little bit is the key word there. as we head throughout tonight, we'll find a chance for scattered showers into 4:00 p.m. as we head into 10:00 and 11:00 a.m., the clouds push to the south. and by 6:00 p.m., we're looking at sun that will be pushing across the bay area. much drier forecast coming our way. 43 in los gatos. 45 in

donner ski ranch, the longest ski season on record. and if they need to, they can stay open until july. we joked about that at 6:00. they may do it. >> it could be very fun, actually. we'll be right back. first, here is a preview of "sports sunday." >> good evening. i'm laurence scott. coming up on "sports sunday," the sharks had a mission tonight. do not go back to detroit. but they're going back to detroit for game six tuesday. we'll check in with them. plus a's broadcasters ken coreacktrpe..onioiotronio. >>> us, aery nice scene f families in san jose w super bowl champion returning home. that and more coming up on "sports sunday." >>> this week two uc berkeley students detained in iran are set to get their day in court as the second session of their trial begins. josh fattal and shane bourd were charged with crossing the border into iran illegally. shourd has decided not to stand trial with the others. th s to start on wednesday, by the way. we'll be right back. >>> in san francisco, several moms who are more in need of pampering th

. >> reporter: caltrans said while they do expect a lot of accumulation at the top, donner summit, they have plenty of trucks in place. they're putting salt on the road. they say they can handle the storm. >> thank you so much, richard. another round coming our way as we head throughout the next 48 hours. we'll detail the time line of the next system coming up in the few minutes. >>> out in force. it's a growing problem in bay area parking lots. >> a person who has a placard has to be here. >> right here on the hunt for parking cheats. we head out with undercover officers looking for drivers illegally using those disabled placards. watch what happens next as our cameras are there. >>> also, take a picture and immediately see it on your tv. the new twist on social networking. >>> plus, did she or didn't she lose custody of her child? new details on the mom who ti injecting her beauty pageant daughter with botox. h >>> the mom who publicly bragged on national tv about injecting her 8-year-old daughter with botox, not only raised the ire of mothers everywhere. but we learned that she lost

it sounds like they are between kingvale and donner lake. you need pack the chains. no chain requirements right on highway 50 but a reminder, it is closed at echo summit. highway 88 also has chain controls. that's a good alternate. bart has 23 trains on time. ace train number one on schedule. remember kcbs, our radio partners, at 740-am and 106.9- fm. that's your traffic and weather. back to you. >> thank you. >>> the more coffee the better at least for men trying to protect themselves against prostate cancer. and a new study men who drink six or more cups a day had a 60% lower risk of developing the deadliest form of the disease. even one cup offered protection from all forms of prostate cancer. but it's not the caffeine. researchers believe the anti- oxidants in coffee may play a role. >>> baby strollers and car seats, are they full of a toxic chemical? a new study out today finds that 80% of baby products contain chemical flame retardants that are either toxic or untested. some of the chemicals have been linked to an increased risk of cancer and other health issue

it passes donner summit and it's set to arrive here in o wednesday. so one quick note about the unusual late snow, i understand squaw valley and alpine meadows will be opened for skiing 4th of july weekend. a lot of snow up there. >> i guess they don't have snow tires on those bikes. >> i saw that over the weekend, parties and cookouts and bands and discounted lift tickets. it looks like it will be a lot of fun up there. quiet over the area of the tour but look what is going to happen over the western slows. winter storm warning from 4:00 to 5:00 tomorrow morning. snow level will drop down to 4500 feet. we'll get five to ten inches above 55,000 feet. so the sooner they start that the better off they are. here is a look what is convincing on. a quieting pattern but right behind me, you can see the thicker clouds which is the rain that is moving in later today. 40s and 50s later today and we'll only make it to the low 60s. record cold temperatures today and 5-14 degrees cooler than average. it's set to repeat tomorrow. rain will move in the afternoon an

richard donners, "lethal weapon "director, talked about that. there was an undercurrent in mel that could be very dangerous, very volatile. >> reporter: he admitted to you he gets pretty dark, pretty bleak sometimes. >> yes, he does. >> reporter: next, mel, "playboy" and some choice four-letter words. >> he wasn't politically correct about -- in his language and he said what he thought. >> reporter: and later, gibson's passion ignites controversy. >> this film is dangerous for jews all over the world. ♪ [ male announcer ] in 2011, at&t is at work, building up our wireless network all across america. we're adding new cell sites... increasing network capacity, and investing billions of dollars to improve your wireless network experience. from a single phone call to the most advanced data download, we're covering more people in more places than ever before in an effort to give you the best network possible. at&t. rethink possible. your finances can't manage themselves. but that doesn't mean they won't try. bring all your finances together with th

richard donners, "lethal weapon" director, talked about that. there was an undercurrent in mel that could be very dangerous, very volatile. >> reporter: he admitted to you he gets pretty dark, pretty bleak sometimes. >> yes, he does. >> reporter: next, mel, "playboy" and some choice four-letter words. >> he wasn't politically correct about -- in his language, and he said what he thought. >> reporter: and later, gibson's passion ignites controversy. >> this film is dangerous for jews all over the world. mel gibson was hollywood royalty >>> ladies and gentlemen, mel gibson! ♪ >> reporter: by the early 1990s, mel gibson was hollywood royalty and made the surprising decision to play royalty. >> to be or not to be, that is the question. >> reporter: prince hamlet. >> a king of -- >> it's all there, sex, violence and passion and love and hate. >> i shall anoint myself -- >> we want to make it accessible to an audience. >> if anybody could get butts in the seat to see hamlet, it's probably mel gibson. >> and now my cousin hamlet. >> reporter: hamlet

interstate 80 now chains are required between kingvale and donner lake. we want to show you a picture of this winter wonderland by truckee. so yeah, shockingly, chains are required only for interstate 80. highway 50 still no chains required. but want to remind you once again there is that ongoing roadwork near echo stadium and highway 50 is actually closed at that point. so you will stro use highway 88 instead as your alternate for the next couple of weeks. altamont pass drive just starting to get slow now. 14 minutes is your drive coming out of the altamont pass with those brake lights extending almost into livermore. that is your traffic. back to you. >> thank you. >>> they are among the world's best athletes on two wheels and they are right here in the bay area this morning. it's the only local stage of the tour of california bicycle race. it is one of the most grueling and scenic segments of the race, 82-mile route starting at livermore, running through the diablo range to the top of mount hamilton. it ends on sierra road in the east san jose foothill

donner ski ranch i know is still open that would love to have you come up and frolic in all of this powder. here is interstate 80 in blue canyon. it is clear and so you are free and clear to get over interstate 80 and come drive through this winter wonderland, if you will, in the migds ddle of may. it's not unheard of to see snow in any month in the sierra, but to have this much snow, this is significant. this is a lot of snow up here in the sierra for this late in the spring. we're just about a month away from the start of summer if you're keeping score on the calendar, so don't put those skis away just yet. definitely be ready for winter travel if you're coming to the sierra because conditions can change on a dime as you have seen. we were swimming last we are, frolicking in snow today. >> we'll call it the beauty of california, brian. it feels like a time lapse that we're going back to january talking to you out there. thank you so much. >>> i want to talk about the wacky weather with christina loren. i bet everybody does, stopping you on the street. >> i can't escape it. sunshine is ba

lisa donner plays a major role in the financial reform debate and helping public discussion unfold in a productive way. travis plunkett is at the consumer federation of america, very effective advocate for consumers and one of the most lovable people i know on a lot of these issues. we are pleased to have him here. and ed mierzwinski has been at u.s. perg for a long time, another go to experts with a lot of background for reporters, analysts in these discussions so we are happy to have him here. i will pop up and moderate the discussions for all of you. so lisa, why don't you come up? >> which one of these to worry about? thank you for the opportunity to be part of this conversation. reid asked me to talk how we got where we are today and about consumer stocks and briefly about community investment. to state what i think is obvious to this group, failures of consumer protection by the existing bank regulatory agencies, one fundamental source of this financial crisis and economic disaster. wall street's finances whether borrowers can repay them seating in to the securitization machine

if not for that, the woodstock festival would have possibly turned into the next donner party. the woodstock festival and its influence on our culture was saved by the national guard. a few years ago, senator clinton suggested there be a statue erected on the farm to commemorate the summer of love and its impact on a generation. my suggestion at the time was that the statue should be of a national guardsman feeding a crying hippie. [laughter] i was there. that is what happened. and i was one of them. i had a beard and long hair. it was a sickness. [laughter] even then, when i heard the lyrics of "lucy in the sky with diamonds" -- picture yourself in a boat on a river with tangerine trees and marmalade skies. you know the song. my question was, "who built the boat?" someone who was not stoned and drunk. he had to get up in the morning, measure, cut, and bend and shape wood into a boat before the beatles or anyone else could imagine magic dragons and marshmallow seas. someone had to get up in the morning, put their hands to something useful, and the responsible for their work, th

donner is the exit of directors the americans for financial security to read this group played a major role in the financial reform debate and helping kind of public discussion and sold in a productive way off. travis plunkett tracks regulatory efforts of the consumer federation of america. a very effective advocate for consumers and one of the most knowledgeable people i know of on a lot of these issues so we're pleased to have him here path and then ed mierzwinski tracks the consumer program of the u.s. park and he's been there since 1989 so he's got a couple of war stories to share probably. another expert that has provided bagram for a lot of reporters and analysts in these discussions so we're happy to have them. they are going to speak for ten minutes and then i will moderate the discussions that will include all of you. >> thanks for the opportunity to be part of this conversation i was asked to talk about how we got where we are today and why the fed lost its consumers bought and also very briefly but the community reinvestment act. to state what i think is obvious to this grou

cannot get a comprehensive solution or pathway to the solution on the debt and deficit problem and lisa donner demint aside so i'm not been to put a number on what we are going to achieve but i've said repeatedly risk of waiting let me say again to get my vote from me its way to take short term that is meaningful caps at least on 12 to 13, i am in favor of the caps, too but sometimes it's sort of a promise to do something someday maybe. you know for sure if you get the caps on discretionary 12 and 13 they are going to hold up. that's short term which by the way gives you enormous savings in the out years because you have adjusted the baseline. and medium and long term entitlement if you been to the line down since we do not vote on it every day it is credible and it does hold up in the best example of that is the generational social security and tip o'neill did in 1983 needs to be fixed again. social security ran a 50 billion-dollar deficit this year. but didn't hold up for a quarter of a center, mr. reza visited, never changed, so those are the kind things that would take to get might vote. >

festival could have turned into that -- if not for that the woodstock festival could have turned into the donner party. the festival was saved by the national guard. a few years ago senator clinton suggested that there be a statute resurrected on the farm to commemorate the summer of love and its impact on the generation. i suggested at the time that the statute should be of a national guardsman treating a dying hippie. [laughter] i was there. that is what happened. but i was one of them. i had a beard. long hair. it was sickening. even then, hearing the lyrics of lucy in the sky with diamonds -- picture yourself in a boat on a river with tangerine screen -- tangerine trees and marmalade skies. you know the song. my question was always -- who built the boat? someone who is not stoned or drunk. they get up in the morning, measuring, cutting, bending in shaping wood into a boat before the beatles or anyone else could slap on a goofy smile and imagine dragons and marshmallows. someone had to get up in the morning, put their hand to something useful, and be responsible for the work, themselves, and