in a statement, polly's father says to resentence richard allen davis is to deny justice for polly klaas. polly and her family deserve the closure that will only come when davis is put to death. remember to check out our streaming documentary, struck by justice the impact of polly klaas on our abc7 news streaming app. it's about the tough on crime laws that followed the murder of young polly klaas. >> tonight, the basketball community is remembering a former nba player with roots in the bay area. dru gordon died yesterday in a car accident in portland. and today, abc seven news reporter ryan curry spoke with those who knew him. both on and off the court. >> i wish they would have gotten a chance to see what a big heart he had and what a tremendous person. >> devastating and heartbreaking. those close to dru gordon are shocked by his sudden death. he was such a such an impactful person, you know, not only in basketball, but just as a father and as a human. gordon died in a car accident this week in oregon. police say he was driving a three wheeled vehicle, a vander hall carmel, when he cr

and today, the family of polly klaas is breathing a sigh of relief. the father of polly klaas hugged family and friends outside the courthouse today, as the judge ruled he would not throw out the death sentence of richard allen davis, police killer. hopefully, we'll never hear from richard allen davis again. they did exactly the right thing today, davis was convicted of kidnaping polly klaas from a slumber party with friends in petaluma in 1993. he later killed her and was ultimately sentenced to death for the crime. today, davis tried using california's 2021 sentencing reform law to have the judge throw out the death penalty, triggering a new sentencing hearing. the judge said loud and clear that richard allen davis is not going to be the unintended beneficiary of the legislature's new sentencing reforms. under the new law, defendants can have their sentences revisited, particularly if the sentence came with enhancements. the judge ruled today that the new rule does not apply to death penalty cases. polly's father says it should never have been a que

it's about the tough on crime laws that followed the murder of polly klaas.aul pelosi faced his attacker today in a courtroom in san francisco. it is trial number two for david depape, now facing state charges over the assault at the pelosi home. the husband of speaker emerita nancy pelosi told the jury the lengths he went to get help that night. in october of 2022, paul pelosi explained how he got to a bathroom to call 911, then convinced depape to go downstairs where police could get to him faster. pelosi's testimony came after sfpd lieutenant carla hurley spoke at one point holding the hammer used in the attack. she also described the contents of depapes backpack, including an inflatable unicorn costume. depape says he planned to wear during his interrogation of the house speaker. david depape has already been convicted on federal charges and sentenced to 30 years in prison. >> pro-palestinian demonstrators who had been camping out at uc santa cruz for a month were cleared out by law enforcement this afternoon, but not for long. university officials say th

marc klaas, the father of kidnapping and murder victim polly klaas, walked out of the santa clara county courthouse thankful the prosecutors and judge denied an attempt to overturn the death sentence of his daughter's killer. >> they did exactly the right thing today and i think what we have to do is remember exactly who this guy is and wonder exactly why is somebody paying sympathy to this devil. >> reporter: richard allen davis was convected in 1996 in one of the most notorious criminal cases in bay area history. a jury found him guilty of kidnapping and killing 12-year-old polly, snatching her from her bedroom during a slumber party. davis, who remained defiant and continued to inflict pain on the klaas family during his sentencing hearing, was given the death penalty. earlier this year federal public defenders argued senate bill 483 which took effect in 2022 and reforms mandatory sentencing requirements for people with prior convictions entitled davis to a full resentencing and possibly the elimination of his death sentence, but the judge ruled against them. >> the judge said loud an

it's about the tough on crime laws that followed the murder of polly klaas.l pelosi faced his attacker today in a courtroom in san francisco. it is trial number two for david depape, now facing state charges over the assault at the pelosi home. the husband of speaker emerita nancy pelosi told the jury the lengths he went to get help that night. in october of 2022, paul pelosi explained how he got to a bathroom to call 911, then convinced depape to go downstairs where police could get to him faster. pelosi's testimony came after sfpd lieutenant carla hurley spoke at one point holding the hammer used in the attack. she also described the contents of depapes backpack, including an inflatable unicorn costume. depape says he planned to wear during his interrogation of the house speaker. david depape has already been convicted on federal charges and sentenced to 30 years in prison. >> pro-palestinian demonstrators who had been camping out at uc santa cruz for a month were cleared out by law enforcement this afternoon, but not for long. university officials say the

it's about the tough on crime laws that followed the murder of polly klaas. paul pelosi faced his attacker in a courtroom in san francisco. it is trial number two for david depape, now facing state charges over the assault at his home. the husband of speaker nancy pelosi told a jury how he went to get help that night. in october 2022, paul pelosi explained h he got to a bathroom to call 911, then convinced depape to go downstairs where police could get to them faster. pelosi's testimony came after sfpd lieutenant carla hurley spoke, and at one point she held the hammer used in the attack. she also described the contents of depapes backpack at the time. it included an inflatable unicorn costume that depape says he planned to wear during his interrogation of the house speaker, depape was already convicted on federal charges and sentenced to 30 years in prison. now to a story you'll only see on seven calabanga in the south bay will not be opening next week. as expected, the popular san jose water park, once known as raging waters, is making a comeback. abc7 news

davis got for killing 12 year old polly klaas back in 1993. attorneys for davis argued the death penalty conviction should be recalled because of california's moratorium on executions. polly's father, mark klaas, said the family will only get closure when davis is put to death. a reminder you can watch our streaming documentary, struck by justice the impact of polly klaas, over on our abc seven news streaming app. it's about the tough on crime laws that followed the murder. murder of polly klaas paul pelosi faced his attacker in a courtroom in san francisco. it is trial number two for david depape, now facing state charges over the assault at his home. the husband of speaker emerita nancy pelosi told a jury how he went to get help that night in october 2022, paul pelosi explained how he got to a bathroom to call 911, then convinced a pap to go downstairs where police could get to them faster. pelosi's testimony came after sfpd lieutenant carla hurley spoke, and at one point she held the hammer used in the attack. she also described the content

polly's father, marc klaas, says the family will only get closure when davis is put to death. remember to check out our streaming documentary, struck by justice the impact of polly klaas on our abc seven news streaming app. it's about the tough on crime laws that followed the murder of polly klaas. >> tonight, the basketball world is remembering a former nba player who got his start in the bay area. former 70 sixers player in san jose native drew gordon died yesterday in a car accident. police near portland, oregon, say gordon was driving a three wheeled vehicle when he hit a pickup truck. gordon died at the crash scene. the 33 year old graduated from archbishop mitty high school in san jose. his high school coach remembers gordon's character on and off the court. >> i don't think people realize how selfless he was. he didn't care how many points he scored. he cared that he was a major factor in the game and that we won. >> gordon went on to play for ucla and the university of new mexico before going pro for the 76 ers. his brother aaron gordon is still playing for the denver

davis got for killing 12 year old polly klaas back in 1993. attorneys for davis argued the death penalty conviction should be reconsidered because of california's moratorium on executions. polly's father, marc klaas, said the family will only get closure when davis is put to death. a reminder you can watch our streaming documentary, struck by justice the impact of polly klaas, over on our abc seven news streaming app. it's about the tough on crime laws that followed the murder of polly klaas. paul pelosi faced his attacker in a courtroom in san francisco. it is trial number two for david depape, now facing state charges over the assault at the pelosi home. the husband of speaker emerita nancy pelosi told a jury how he went to get help that night in october 2022, paul pelosi explained how he got to a bathroom to call 911, then convince depape to go downstairs where police could get to them faster. pelosi's testimony came after sfpd lieutenant carla hurley spoke, and at one point she held the hammer used in the attack. she also described the con

richard allen davis, you know, the man convicted of kidnaping and killing little polly klaas back in 1993 was denied a long shot resentencing bid. a santa clara county judge today denied davis's petition to overturn his death sentence based on changes to state sentencing laws and a moratorium on executions. davis was not in the courtroom when the ruling was handed down. he is currently in a state prison facility in stockton. after the hearing, polly's father, marc klaas, issued a statement thanking the judge for, quote, rightfully denying this latest ridiculous motion. smash and grab robbers. well, they struck again. our crime reporter henry lee tells us this time a jewelry store in newark was hit and it was well orchestrated. >> it's a drive through. it's a mcdonald's drive thru. but for jewelry, quinn chen says she was working next door to bindy jewelers in newark when she heard loud noises and saw two cars double parked out front. we thought there was construction next door. it was just like banging and booming, but it wouldn't stop. we were like, this is the most loudest construc

davis was convicted of the 1993 kidnaping and killing of 12 year old polly klaas from petaluma. he was sentenced to death for his crimes, but recently filed a motion to have that overturned, citing a 2021 sentencing reform law. under that new law, california defendants can have their sentences reconsidered, particularly if that sentence came with so-called enhancements. today, the judge ruled that the new law does not apply to his case, and his death sentence will not be overturned. pauly's father was in court as the judge issued the ruling, telling us he doesn't think davis should have had another chance in court. and it's so and totally and completely unfair to my family and to the memory of my daughter, to have to go through something like this all these years later, because somebody changed the law. legal analyst stephen clark says the ruling could set a precedent that affects other condemned inmates. right now, california has 638 prisoners with pending death sentences, but governor newsom imposed a moratorium on executions in 2019. a future governor could change that policy

davis was convicted of the 1993 kidnaping and killing of 12 year old polly klaas from petaluma. he was sentenced to death for his crimes, but his attorneys filed a motion to have that overturned, citing a 2021 sentencing reform law. under that new law, california defendants can have their sentences reconsidered, particularly if that sentence came with so-called enhancements. well, today, a judge in san jose ruled that the new law does not apply to davis's case, and his death sentence will stand. polly's father says he doesn't think davis should have had another chance in court. i mean, it's so and totally and completely unfair to my family and to the memory of my daughter to have to go through something like this all these years later because somebody changed the law. legal analyst stephen clark says the ruling could set a precedent that affects other condemned inmates. right now, california has 638 prisoners with pending death sentences, but governor newsom imposed a moratorium on executions in 2019. a future governor could change that policy. well, just one day before her dead

davis was convicted of the 1993 kidnaping and killing of 12 year old polly klaas from petaluma.ntenced to death for his crimes, but his attorneys filed a motion to have that overturned, citing a 2021 sentencing reform law. under that new law, california defendants can have their sentences reconsidered, particularly if that sentence came with so-called enhancements. well, today, a judge in san jose ruled that the new law does not apply to davis's case, and his death sentence will stand. polly's father says he doesn't think davis should have had another chance in court. i mean, it's so and totally and completely unfair to my family and to the memory of my daughter to have to go through something like this all these years later because somebody changed the law. legal analyst stephen clark says the ruling could set a precedent that affects other condemned inmates. right now, california has 638 prisoners with pending death sentences, but governor newsom imposed a moratorium on executions in 2019. a future governor could change that policy. well, just one day before her deadline, san

but first he was convicted of killing polly klaas decades ago and today a major ruling from the judge an attempt to resentence richard allen davis and more than a dozen thieves smashed into an east bay jewelry store, making off with thousands of dollars in merchandise. and the video shows they wasted no time in the heist ♪ when your child has moderate—to—severe eczema, it's okay for them to show off. show off their clearer skin and noticeably less itch with dupixent. because children 6 months and older with eczema have plenty of reasons to show off their skin. with dupixent, the number one prescribed biologic by dermatologists and allergists, they can stay ahead of their eczema. it helps block a key source of inflammation inside the body that can cause eczema to help heal your child's skin from within. serious allergic reactions can occur that can be severe. tell your doctor about new or worsening eye problems such as eye pain or vision changes including blurred vision, joint aches and pain, or a parasitic infection. don't change or stop asthma medicines without talking to your doctor

. >> richard allen davis, the man convicted of kidnaping and killing polly klaas in 1993, will not geta clara county denied davis's petition to overturn his death sentence based on stages to state sentencing laws and a moratorium on executions. davis was not in the courtroom when that ruling came down. he's currently in a state prison facility in stockton. after the hearing, polly's father, marc klaas, issued a statement thanking the judge for, quote, rightfully denying this latest ridiculous motion. >> governor newsom is being criticized for a budget proposal, which eliminates an important health benefit for some disabled immigrants. the medicaid program benefit pays for caregivers to come to the homes of some disabled immigrants to help with cooking, cleaning, and other tasks so they can stay out of nursing homes. critics are accusing the governor of breaking his word after he vowed not to fix the state's $45 billion budget deficit by taking away health insurance from low income adults. newsom says the plan would save about $94 million in impact, fewer than 3000 people. >> well, mill

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started the class kids foundation soon after his 12 year old daughter, polly klaas, was killed in 1993long worked to advocate for missing children and their families by making them a legislative and media priority, by trying to keep her name alive, trying to create her legacy, working with all of these families, having success in many of the efforts that we were involved in has been terribly therapeutic for us. >> and it's given us legions of new friends that we otherwise wouldn't have had. >> klaas said that he will still use his voice to bring attention to victims and their families, and support their rights in the criminal justice system. san francisco district attorney brooke jenkins announced a new crime prevention initiative. she spoke at an event at the southeast community center, the access to hope initiative is aimed at developing programs to prevent and interrupt cycles of violence and incarceration, especially among san francisco's youth and young adults. >> entitled access to hope. because in my view, so many people end up in the criminal justice system because they are hop

his 12 year old daughter, polly, was kidnaped and killed in petaluma back in 1993.lass kids foundation has been working ever since to make missing children a legislative and media priority, and we spoke with him live today on the floor about his foundation's legacy by trying to keep her name alive, trying to create her legacy, working with all of these families, having success in many of the efforts that we were involved in has been terribly therapeutic for us. >> and it's given us legions of new friends that we otherwise wouldn't have had. >> klaas said that he will still use his voice to bring attention to victims and their families, and support their rights in the criminal justice system. that foundation, three decades going strong. all right. vice president kamala harris in the bay area today. but her fundraising visit met with some pushback. and alameda county behavioral health department seeing a major boost in funding the new grant that aims to connect those convicted of felonies with mental health resources. also coming up tonight, an east bay nonprofit in d

his 12 year old daughter, polly, was kidnaped and killed in petaluma back in 1993.he class kids foundation has been working ever since to make missing children a legislative and media priority. we spoke with him live at 4:00 today about the group's legacy by trying to keep her name alive , trying to create her legacy, working with all of these families, having success in many of the efforts that we were involved in has been terribly therapeutic for us. >> and it's given us legions of new friends that we otherwise wouldn't have had. >> klaas said that he will still use his voice to bring attention to victims and their families, and support their rights in the criminal justice system. >> a controversial climate change project will not move forward. look at what it entailed and why some say it lacked transparency. plus without this place, we will go hungry. >> and east bay food pantry desperate for help after a major shortage in donations, staff at the organization say they've never a poverty, but now it's at risk of running out of food and is desperate for help and do

that foundation was set up by marc klaas after his daughter, polly, was kidnapped in petaluma and murdered in 1993, we spoke with class about the legacy he hopes his foundation leaves behind. >> i mean, i look back on our legacy, i think we've done some tremendous things. you know, though, very first thing we focusing on was was criminal justice legislation and will supported and promoted bills and laws and concepts that ultimately cut crime in america half. okay. and that would be violent crime and property crime as well. >> the final day for the klaas kids foundation will be december 31st. still ahead on the kron, 4 morning news police arrest a suspected drug dealer accused of sellrng to teens in santa rosa. ♪♪ i have type 2 diabetes, but i manage it well. ♪♪ ♪♪ jardiance! -it's a little pill with a ♪♪ ♪♪ big story to tell. ♪♪ ♪♪ i take once-daily jardiance ♪♪ ♪♪ at each day's staaart. ♪♪ ♪♪ as time went on it was easy to seeee, ♪♪ ♪♪ i'm lowering my a1c! ♪♪ jardiance works twenty-four seven in your body to flush out some sugar. and for adults with type 2 diabetes and known heart disease

his 12 year old daughter, polly, was kidnaped and killed in petaluma back in 1993.e class kids foundation has been working ever since to make missing children a legislative and media priority. ktvu spoke with him about the group's legacy by trying to keep her name alive, trying to create her legacy, working with all of these families, having success in many of the efforts that we were involved in has been terribly therapeutic for us. >> and it's given us legions of new friends that we otherwise wouldn't have had. >> marc close klaas said that he will still use his voice to bring attention to victims and their families and support their rights in the criminal justice system. managers at the pruneyard cinemas in campbell say a big increase in their expenses post covid is putting their business at risk. in january, they say they were hit with a hike in their share of property taxes, which increased after a recent sale of the property. that is, in addition to what they say is higher than market rate rents. pruneyard cinema says it asked the owners regency centers for co

his 12 year old daughter polly was kidnaped and killed in petaluma back in 1993.lass kids foundation has been working ever since to make missing children a legislative and media priority. ktvu spoke with him about the group's legacy by trying to keep her name alive, trying to create her legacy, working with all of these families, having success in many of the efforts that we were involved in, has been terribly therapeutic for us. >> and it's given us legions of new friends that we otherwise wouldn't have had. >> klaas said that he will still use his voice to bring attention to victims and their families, and support their rights in the criminal justice system. in half moon bay, the mayor and his family gathered with the community to mourn the loss of a son, 28 year old joaquin jimenez alvarado was killed in a motorcycle crash less than two weeks ago at his funeral, loved ones shared words about the young man who was well loved in this small community. >> our cherished son and beloved brother, grandson, nephew and friend. his spirit was so vibrant and his passing l