. >>> plus, measure problems for long time santa clara county sheriff lori smith. the new civil rights investigation just launched against her. >>> what's ahead in our forecast coming up next. >>> the fog is there for drivers as well. we're looking at chase center, warriors play tonight. 5:30 is when that opens. there will be traffic before that . that's along the 280 corridor. use the express or the shuttles help you avoid having to park. if you're hungry and you want a great deal, the super slam is your perfect meal! it's pancakes, eggs, sausage, bacon and hash browns. it's enough breakfast for dinner, and it's as good as it sounds. see you at denny's. >>> right now, here's your view in the east bay as you're driving to work. our live camera in fremont picking up on that dense fog. allow some extra time to get through. we'll talk more about that in our forecast coming up. >>> that's really foggy for that fremont shot. even foggier is the golden gate bridge. light traffic. watch the visibility. we're going to get a good view. >>> good morning to you. i'm bertha ko

santa clara county sheriff lori smith is accused of corruption. sheriff of 23 years accused of willful and corrupt misconduct in office. 6 of the 7 counts traded concealed weapons permits for contributions to re-election campaigns. if she denies the accusation, case will go to trial. >> i suspect it will go to trial. there's little room for a settlement or plea bargain. if the allegations are provide true and jury is convinced, then sheriff smith is removed from office. >> san mateo county judge will preside. >>> committee investigating the insurrection wants answers from twitter, reddit, and parent companies of facebook and google have been subpoenaed. demanded records last summer and received inadequate responses from the four companies. wants records relating to domestic terrorism, spread of misinformation and efforts to overturn the 2020 election. >>> i'm chief meteorologist jeff ranieri, october 1st, how bad the drought was, but brand new update, looking a lot better. details and what's ahead for the weekend. >>> we investigate safety concern

sheriff lori smith is facing grand jury allegations of concealed weapons permits for donations. the attorney general says it's doing what's called a pattern or practice investigation and will correct any violations. >> in the days and months ahead, i promise you our investigation will be thorough. it will be impartial. it will work to ensure that the civil rights of the people of santa clara county are respected. >> santa clara county sheriff lori smith released this statement saying, quote, i have always welcomed any external review of the sheriff's office and we will immediately open any records. i have great confidence in the attorney general's office, and i believe they will provide the expertise for a fair and impartial investigation. now we remain focussed on our mission, which is to provide the highest level of public safety services. >>> a lunchtime robbery at a popular shopping mall had people on high alert, especially since the robber is still on the loose tonight. it happened in palo alto, a city which has been hit by multiple thefts in recent months. sharon katsuda s

she's now scheduled to be sentenced in september. >> more problems for lori smith. today, california's attorney general opened up a civil rights investigation into the embattled sheriff. let's bring in stephen stock who has broken several stories involving sheriff smith. >> today's announcement by the california attorney general follows a request from county supervisors here last summer. they asked for a civil grand jury investigation, which they got, and which resulted in seven formal accusations issued just last month. now, the attorney general is opening his own civil rights investigation. sheriff smith has come under fire over her management of the local jails, as well as questions about whether people who gave to her political campaigns got special treatment when they apply for conceal carry weapons permits or ccws. our investigation two years ago found those campaign donors were 14 times more likely to get a permit than those who did not give to her campaign. we also reported that the sheriff has not submitted to independent oversight at her jails. including n

. >>> santa clara county sheriff lori smith faced a judge virtually to answer allegations filed by a civil grand jury. even though the charges aren't criminal, if the sheriff loses her case, legal experts say state law requires she be removed from office. steven stock was allowed to follow today's public hearing on zoom but couldn't record it under the judge's order. the sheriff didn't enter a plea. her attorneys say they need more time to file objections to all seven of the misconduct allegations. six counts allege her office traded concealed weapons permits for campaign contributions. the seventh is over the transfer of an inmate who ended up with permanent brain damage by the time he reached the county jail. our investigative unit was one of the first to uncover allegations of corruption involving the sheriff's office and concealed carry permits. you can see our earlier reporting as well on our website, nbcbayarea.com. >>> a procession today with the body of david wynn transported to a funeral home. his girlfriend and sister were both there to escort his body. the 28-year-old was

smith. >> the news at 6:00 starts right now. we have key updates from our breaking news that we have been covering in downtown oakland. the federal courthouse remains evacuated after a possible pipe bomb was discovered outside. we have been covering the story for the past hour. the fbi says around 1:00, a man was seen leaving a package near the flag pole. the bomb squad is on the scene, and within the last 30 minutes, the bomb squad has rendered that package safe. so does that mean we are in the clear? le