have any events scheduled this evening, but tomorrow he's attending two separate fundraisers, one in portola valley, hosted by billionaire venture capitalist vinod khosla, the other in palo alto, hosted by silicon valley executives marissa meyer and joseph ansanelli. after that, mr. biden will take off to seattle for more campaign events. and of course, we'll continue to follow both the president and the first lady's visit with our coverage in tonight's newscast. our other top story, a south bay family, says sticker shock doesn't even begin to describe their latest homeowner's insurance bill. the premium for one of their homes doubled, and they say that home isn't even in a high fire area. and while companies insurance companies keep canceling policies all across the country, the family says there really isn't much they can do except figure out how to pay that premium. here's nbc bay area's damian trujillo. homeowners across the country are having to deal with the unstable insurance market, but one family from san jose says what happened to them is unbelievable. few words can describe pamela tremaine's

reaction when she opened her home insurance bill. i was dumbfounded because it went our our premium, our annual premium. absolutely doubled. her premium jumped from $9,000 per year to 18,000. the insurance is for the family's second home in amador county. it comes at a time when insurance companies have been canceling policies and hiking rates, largely citing fire concerns. but pamela says that home isn't even in a high fire zone, so she's confused by the huge increase the family called farmers and we said, what's the justification for this rate increase? and they said it was due to california and california inflation, and that's the only justification that they could give us. we reached out to farmers insurance for comment, but have not heard back. well, doubled is a lot. it's outrageous. robert wood is an economics professor at san jose state. wood says the insurance market instability is driving

the large premium increases. the insurance companies are kind of in a panic, and they're grabbing what they can. wood says all californians are paying for the devastating wildfires that have scorched the state, whether they live in the fire zone or not. add to that the growing number of companies dropping policies altogether, and you get a situation where families feel like they have no choice but to pay. so that's the problem, right? i mean, six years ago, if you didn't like your insurance rates, you'd go to another insurance company. pamela says she's one of the lucky ones who found another option. she called triple a, which covers her cars and primary home in willow glen, her new premium with triple a less than $7,000 a year for the same home. it worked out, but it's kind of disheartening. i mean, you want to be able to trust your company. wood says the insurance market is like the oil and gas market right now. prices fluctuate wildly based on supply and demand. pamela says she's just glad there was a

solution for her, but worries about what others could now face. damian trujillo, nbc, bay area news in the east bay take a look. black, heavy smoke and flames in the jackson triangle neighborhood of hayward. our nbc bay area sky ranger was overhead. this happened late this morning near poppy wood court and silverthorne place, again in hayward. the fire charred several cars, trees, fences and sheds. the smoke could be seen for miles. several neighbors actually swung into action, grabbing garden hoses to help crews keep the flames from spreading to other homes. thankfully no injuries here and still no word on the cause of this fire. well, a shocking discovery at a south bay home. a couple now facing charges after investigators say they found a huge amount of fentanyl stored within feet of their baby. a county drug task force swarmed the home at an apartment complex on rocky mountain drive on

tuesday. days office says the officers made that and what is now the largest seizure of fentanyl in santa clara county history 25,000 pills as well as cocaine, marijuana, cash and a loaded firearm arm 27 year old octavian moreno and 23 year old crystal delgado were charged with three counts of possessing narcotics for sale, as well as felony count of child endangerment. just one of those pills has the power to take a life, and the defendants in this case willfully caused an endangered their child by dealing such large quantities of drugs out of their apartment. and our office intends to hold them accountable. a judge set the bail at $200,000 for delgado, 250 for moreno. the couple is due back in court july 13th to enter a plea. as for their one year old, that baby is now living with relatives as downtown san francisco continues to struggle with its economic recovery. san jose is actually leading the bay area when it

comes to downtown activity. that's according to cell phone data tracked by the downtown recovery dashboard. it's updated regularly by a program at the university of toronto. the data shows that visitor activity in downtown san jose is up nearly 30% compared to last year. san jose has the eighth highest recovery rate of the 64 cities being tracked. how about oakland? downtown oakland ranked 16th on the list with activity up about 20% since march of last year. but it's a different story in san francisco, activity is actually down about 21. san francisco ranked 64th. the bottom of that list. now, san francisco is scrambling to find solutions for the second time in six months. empty storefronts are getting new clients. small businesses looking to cater to downtown employees. our business tech reporter scott budman, has the inside story. dailah

creamery is ready for its close up, serving scoops to a line around the block. to have this amount of people right off of market street during lunch hour, to have all of these faces get familiar with my business is extremely meaningful. it drives customers. it makes people want to come and try my product again. the shop is one of many small businesses about to get a major league tryout as part of san francisco's vacant to vibrant program, they're being given an opportunity to come downtown to fill vacant storefronts, test out a business idea, see if they have the foot traffic and the revenue to support a business model downtown. using $1 million grant from wells fargo bank to move small businesses into empty downtown storefronts, they employ the most people. so it's so important for us to invest in small businesses so that our communities can thrive and prosper, as well as the economy. you know, downtown is not going

to be what it was before the pandemic. but you know what? it's going to be something better giving these businesses a chance to blow their own horn. giving downtown workers more choices so you can have different options to eat or do different events. i feel like the city's becoming alive again. city officials say the vendors will find out where they're doing business later this month. they'll get to move into the new storefronts in june in san francisco. scott budman, nbc, bay area news. all right, pick up the pace or face legal consequences. that's governor newsom's message to city leaders in half moon bay. he wants the planning commission to stop delaying an affordable housing project aimed at helping farm workers. this comes after that deadly mass shooting at two farms last year, which left seven people dead. that tragedy uncovered the poor living

conditions for farm workers. in response, the city proposed building a 40 unit complex for senior farm workers. but the planning commission has delayed the vote to move forward with the project. newsom called the delays egregious, saying it jeopardizes the well-being of californians. the governor says the state is monitoring the project and will take legal action if necessary. the commission, by the way, is set to meet again next week. the bart silicon valley extension project is getting a $500 million boost. the federal transit administration making that announcement today. the money is officially in the budget. the agency says the funding demonstrates the federal government's commitment to this project. this vta project will extend bart service six miles from the berryessa transit center into downtown san jose, with an underground tunnel ending in santa clara county. leaders say it will significantly contribute to the economy. every single great city in the world has multiple ways that people can move goods and services quickly, effectively and efficiently, and this allows

silicon valley literally the heart of silicon valley, to be connected to our greater region. the extension is the largest single public infrastructure project ever constructed in santa clara county. though it's been repeatedly delayed. it's not expected to be finished until 2037. also worth noting bart is forecasting financial problems that could derail the system. the agency projects budget shortfalls of about 350 million bucks a year. bart says if nothing is done, the entire system could be doomed. here's nbc's jodi hernandez. public transportation is such a pleasure than waiting on traffic and things like that. so i use this often. quite angeles takes bart to work four times a week. he says it makes his commute easy and helps the environment. i use this one because i think it's helping out the whole economy thing. getting cars off the streets and traffic, all this stuff like this. but many

worry about bart's future. the transit agency is facing massive budget shortfalls. they've been using emergency state and federal funds to bridge the gap, but that money will soon run out. i'm very worried about the future of bart. bart is banking on voters to bail them out, hoping they'll sign on to a 30 year tax measure that will be on the ballot in 2026. also, bart says there's no backup plan. the plan really only keeps coming down to one thing, and that is more money. please from the taxpayers. and that should not be our only plan. we should have a plan b, the worst case scenario is that we don't have bart, or we have a reduced type of bart. cal state east bay professor david frazier says while he doesn't see bart ultimately folding, he says the transit agency can't assume voters will jump on board a proposed bailout. he says bart has a lot of work to do. if people can feel okay. this is a service that is effective. it is

reliable, it is consistent, it's clean, then people are more likely to look favorably when you come asking for something. allen says the agency needs to find ways to cut spending. now. she says the agency continues to increase spending every year. i think that the taxpayers, before they start pulling money more money out of their wallets, that they would like to see that the agency is taking seriously this notion that we've got to do a deep assessment of how we cut the cost of delivering this service. angeles says he's willing to pay higher taxes to keep bart rolling. i would, there's no doubt i would. the question should bart assume enough voters will agree to do the same in contra costa county? jodi hernandez, nbc, bay area news well, up next, a woman who wanted to be the south bay's top cop now convicted of lying about her expertise before the

election. the punishment handed down by the da also. working to clean up the air in east oakland, a community project is pointing out the biggest culprits of air pollution in the city. i'm chief meteorologist jeff ranieri, a warm day out here with lots of 70s and 80s. how hot into the weekend and when we could see a spectacular show in the sky through

area that's long struggled with high pollution levels. nbc bay area's velena jones explains that the solution is coming from a group looking to find long term respite. making the air easier to breathe is critical for creating a healthier east oakland. that's the battle cry for adele watts, a community organizer with the group communities for a better

environment. air quality in east oakland is a huge issue. we have some of the worst air quality in the state of california. a state map shows east oakland is disproportionately impacted by high rates of pollution compared to other bay area cities. watts points to industrial businesses. the oakland airport and a truck ban, diverting large trucks from 580 to 880. our health is at risk right on a daily basis because of the conditions in our community. and that's not okay, right? we know who lives in deep east oakland, primarily black and brown folks. those are the people who are being impacted. nonprofit cbe is trying to change that by reducing industrial pollution and stopping the oakland airport expansion. most recently, they're partnering with community members to develop a five year plan to reduce emissions by creating the highest standards possible. these solutions are coming from community because, again, we are

the ones who are being impacted. the air is when we breathe, so it got to be healthy. reginald jackson's family has lived in east oakland for multiple generations. he says he can tell the difference in air quality when he travels to different parts of the city. the air smells more like toxic than if i was to go towards downtown or somewhere a little bit more. it's more clean, it's more more fresh. it's like a different environment. but we're in the same city. the bay area air quality management district is working with community groups to turn their plan into action in a statement saying in part, east oakland was selected amongst highest priority communities in the bay area due to longstanding air quality challenges, environmental justice issues and health inequities. we deserve that right? like we deserve to breathe. breathe fresh, clean air. just like others, the group plans to have a list of recommendations in 2025 that will be implemented by the air

district and government agencies in oakland, velena jones, nbc bay area news. a former candidate for santa clara county sheriff has been convicted of perjury. the district attorney says 51 year old ann colton lied about her qualifications to run for sheriff in 2022. state law requires candidates to have at least one year of law enforcement experience or a certificate showing advanced training. investigators say colton did not meet either qualification when she was placed on the ballot. during that election. she received 4% of the vote. colton was sentenced to just over 130 days in jail, which she already served before her trial. children draw wars, not flowers. that's the name of a powerful new art exhibit at a south bay library. the display is now up at the doctor martin luther king junior library at san jose state . it features artwork drawn by ukrainian children. after russia invaded their country. kids ages 4 to 6 drew the pictures.

organizers say the artwork depicts their fears, their hopes and their perceptions of war. if you're interested in seeing it, that exhibit will be up until may 17th. all right. we had a slice of summer here today. we are in the what? the 6:00 hour, and it's still hot. for many of us, this was earlier hot enough in san francisco. i think it was nearly 80 degrees right in the city. jeff, a lot of people headed to the beach, our sky ranger, a lot of dogs at the beach as well. our sky ranger over crissy field beach. what a great day to be out there. what a great evening right now as we speak. jeff. oh man. yeah. lucky to be out at the coastline today. we have some warmer weather sticking with us here as we head through tomorrow's forecast, we'll start to see things cool down at the beaches. but all in all, beautiful weather coming our way. let's move it into that microclimate forecast. and i want to start it off with the difference we're seeing in the temperatures. check this out from saturday 58 in santa rosa to 86 today. all of the bay area was in the 50s. also jumped up to 86. in concord

and 86 right here in san jose. we're going to see more of that through tomorrow from this area. high pressure keeping the storm track away with our warmest stretch of weather we've seen all year. only five weekends this year. to add on to that, have had sunshine back to back in 2024. so we're going to be able to lock it in with our sixth weekend here of sunshine coming our way. as we head into this upcoming weekend. so let's start it off with your friday forecast. then we'll get to those weekend numbers. and we're going to begin here. mostly sunny temperatures in the 50s. so overall a mild start here. looking good 58 in the south bay over to san francisco. double fives and a lot less in the way of wind for the north bay. and through a lot of the bay area tomorrow as that wind gets on out of here. so that will also make it a little bit nicer here for us right down to the south bay. we're coming in with 88 in cupertino, 87 in morgan hill for the east bay. have it up to 89 in concord right back to oakland. still hanging on to warm weather for you as well. 83 we'll get slightly cooler here in half moon bay back to 60, but

looking beautiful there with those sunny skies. 75 in daly city and down to palo alto, 84 up to san francisco instead of 80. we're down to 77 here in downtown, 78 in the mission. it will be a cool 69 for the marina and for the north bay 89 in clear lake, 78 here in mill valley. okay. i want to draw your attention to something we could see in the sky here across north america. we have now got word that the solar storm space prediction center has issued a geomagnetic storm watch. so tomorrow night, we may actually see some of the aurora from this geomatics. geo geomagnetic storm. excuse me. in parts of northern california, we do not think it's going to look like this picture. but there is the possibility we may see a little bit of that aurora action through the northern fringes of northern california. so we're going to keep a watch out for that. we could see some of that activity continue into this weekend. so space prediction center again with a geomagnetic storm watch. pretty exciting on

that front. if you're headed here try traveling i also want to get this in here. we still have severe weather through the southeast tomorrow. looks like the strongest storms would be from southern georgia into northern florida. that could cause you some delays right here on the 7-day forecast, we're going to go to 69 on sunday and san francisco, and we'll hang on to dry weather through the next seven days. and we're keeping with 80s through the next 7-day forecast it's been months since we've had weather like this. so i think everybody's ready for that weekend. beach time, barbecue time, mother's day, mimosa time. yeah. oh yes. you got my attention. we got her. there you go. thanks jeff. coming up in northern california. man in trouble with the law. after giving his grandchild to an unhoused woman. what happened

legends company says it's going to start labeling ai generated content uploaded from other platforms to do it. tiktok is using technology called content credentials. it shows people when, where and how the content was made or manipulated. this comes as the company tries to limit the spread of misinformation, especially ahead of the presidential election, on all the platforms like meta and google previously shared plans to label ai generated content as well. it is going to cost hikers a bit more to hit a popular northern california trail. we're talking about the lost coast trail in humboldt county right

now. backpackers have to pay a $6 reservation fee for any overnight trip, but it's going to change. starting in november. that's going to be $12 a person. the bureau of land management says the fee will help cut down on overcrowding and also help pay for trail maintenance. a homeless woman in sacramento is being called a hero for protecting a child. that child was handed off by her grandfather so he could go to a bar. 54 year-old james warren was arrested monday night after he allegedly paid the homeless woman 20 bucks to watch after his seven year old granddaughter, lauren jobe, says she took the cash, then brought the girl to a thrift store to buy some clothes. jobe says that's when the grandfather came out of the store or when they came out of the store. the grandfather was there acting strangely, totally, just belligerently drunk and, you know, just kind of scary. he turned into a totally different

person. and, so i, you know, got the got his granddaughter away, you know, until things kind of simmered down. she says she just wanted to protect the little girl. so she took her to her encampment to eat and play with her dog. the child was returned safely to deputies. neighbors are praising jobe for doing the right thing and keeping the girl out of danger. well, up next, firefighters saved the day. the story behind this photo? yeah, those are ducklings. stay with us a slow network is no network for business. that's why more choose comcast business. and now, we're introducing ultimate speed for business —our fastest plans yet. we're up to 12 times faster than verizon, at&t, and t-mobile. and existing customers could even get up to triple the speeds... at no additional cost. it's ultimate speed for ultimate business. don't miss out on our fastest speed plans yet! switch to comcast business and get started for $49.99 a month. plus, ask how to get up to an $800 prepaid card. call today!

carefully caught the little birdies. unfortunately, their mom flew away before the firefighters arrived. the ducklings were taken to the spca where they're going to be raised, and then eventually released back into the wild. poor little guys. tonight at 7:00, we're live at moffett field, where president biden is expected to touch down in about 90 minutes from now. also, a plan to make bart safer has been sitting in limbo for six years. we investigate why bart isn't installing light bulbs meant for san francisco's dark subway tunnels. those stories and more coming up on our 7:00 news. also coming up on nightly news, did top border patrol officials break the rules by partying with a mexican tequila maker? the ethics investigation now underway. nightly news starts right now

tonight, the tense tonight, the tense cross-examination. stormy daniels former president's defense team as they accused her of making trump's attorney at his hush money trial. the adult film actress sparring with the former president's defense team as they accused her of making up a sexual encounter als reports of tornadoes today in the southea with mr. trump and profiting off it. daniels denying those claims. the defense asking for a mistrial but rejected again. and a star witness no longer expected to testify. also tonight, new reports of tornadoes today in the southeast after severe storms left a deadly trail. we're trackit.