since. the f mystery disappearance. a bay area nursing student leaves class and hasn't been seen since. suspect in a beating case, may have been caught sooner if it not been for one thing. what is missing that could hasten the suspect's capture? we will be with you every step of the way until job -- >> president obama toured tornado ravage joplin, missouri. his promise on how the people and the town recover. >> the fallen soldiers takes a political turn. how some are not happy to see a second presidential contender. a nursing student vanishes during a class break telling friends she's heading for reno. she's in haywood, where police are asking for the public's

help. linda? >> reporter: police found her car. they've even found signals on her cell phone. the disappearance of michelle remains a mystery. the last place friends and classmates saw michelle le. friday night she was in a nursing class in kaiser medical center in haywood. the plan was to leave. the friend who was waiting for her says le never showed up. investigators know she parked her car in the garage next to the medical center. they found her honda 2010 honda crx. police are getting a warrant to search the car. >> nothing necessarily points to foul play from the outside of the vehicle. we obviously want to go to the inside of the vehicle and check for papers for receipts, for notes or directions or anything at all that may lead us to michelle and to where she might

be. >> investigators did track the cell phone to towers in fremont, and oakland. she hasn't picked up any calls. there's no new signals since early today. le lives in san mateo with a roommate. police say she has family members in san jose. >> we're interviewing people and trying to identify who currently is in her life. both friends, boyfriends -- none of those things come to light yet. >> the case is similar to another case involving a missing nursing student. fong le went missing in 2010 in fairfield. her body turned up in rural napa county. >> and there are similarities, i understand that. i don't believe we're heading in that direction, that necessarily links the two. >> while tonight, hayward police say they are looking at every possible scenario. tonight, they can also be thinking about the possibility,

anne, that she may have left on her own accord. >> linda ye, thank you very much. police are investigating the murder of a mother of five. she was found shot to death inside her mercedes in the 4,000 block of amber way at 10:30. a 20-year-old man police suspect was shot at the same time showed up at the hospital a short time later. no names are being released. police say witnesses have not been cooperative. two more homicides this weekend pushed san jose's murder rate past the rate of all of last year. in the first five months. 2011, there were 22 homicides. parole record for the man held in connection with the beating of brian stow didn't include descriptions of his tattoos. they then report, he was ab -- information was absent in the database. if they were there, it would have helped identify general

nova ramirez. it was a tip that led to the break in the 2-year-old case. police say they are confident he will be caught. controversial memorial for the victims of the jones town massacre was unveiled in oakland. they paid tribute to the 918 people who died. what's controversial, the memorial includes a memorial leader. he ordered followers to commit suicide. the relatives, keep jones' name off the memorial but a judge rejected it. >> i forgave him years ago. that's what contributed to my hearing. i had to forgive him. you cannot heal if there's no forgiveness. >> the woman who filed the first lawsuit is not giving up. she plans to file another one to erase jones from the memorial. and it has been one week since the killer tornado in joplin. tonight, the city raised the

death toll to 139. 39 members are still missing. president obama went back tonight after touring the area. how he offered hope and healing? president obama walked through the rubble in joplin on sunday consoling survivors and promising help as they rebuild. >> this is just not your tragedy. this is a national tragedy and that means there will be a national response. >> the president later attended the city's memorial service. he vowed the nation would stand by the people of joplin. >> the cameras may leave, the spotlight may shift but we will be with you every step of the way until joplin is restored and the community is back on its feet. we are not going anywhere. >> the service began and ended with a prayer offered by father justin monhan. he took shelter in his bathtub

when the tornado struck. >> father mannyhan. >> saint mary's may have been destroyed but his members are strong. >> he says the church will be rebuilt along the metal cross that's left standing. >> the tornado had a stronger path of destruction. initially they said it caused a 6-mile swath of damage. it is actually double. 12 miles and the tornado moved east. a mile away, you see the first downed power lines and damaged homes. then the destruction just got worst. the hospital actually destroyed by the tornado is starting to see patients again. now at a different site, st. john's medical center opened a temporarily medical hospital. its name, st. john's mercy

hospital. hospital workers say they will continue to see patients until a new hospital is built. rolling thunder as memorial weekend tradition. thousands of bikers down washington, d.c. to pay their respects. this week's event was overshadowed with politics. not everyone was happy to see sarah palin along for the ride. >> sarah palin roared into washington, dressed head to toe in black and leather. >> riding. >> riding, yeah. >> the former alaskan governor started the day at the pentagon. then some hand shakes at the korean war memorial. >> debt and gratitude we owe to the veterans. they have secured our freedom. >> the rolling thunder biker rally is typically a nonpolitical event honoring america's veterans. >> this right here it's about

unity. >> she's awesome. she needs to be here more often. >> palin hasn't announced her candidacy for president. >> i have the fire in my belly. >> today she launched her multi- state campaign bus tour starting in washington, going up the east coast and reportedly to the key primary state of new new hampshire. >> we know our best days are best to come. >> in a new york times poll, 51% of likely republican voters viewed her favorably. among all likely voters, the number starts -- >> can she beat barack obama? >> of course, she can. she can. whether she will or not whether she will run, i don't know. >> a guessing game either way with the whole country along for the ride. a renewed dangers in the --

renewed warning in the dangers of our food supply. >> concentrations of mercury. >> toxins of fish caught in the bay area. the kinds that have the highest concentration. >> top the pole, waiting. i felt proud and then i was sad. >> 8-year-old boy takes over mayor of the california city. what he saw and what he did to change it? mostly cloudy conditions. partly cloudy for tomorrow and chances of showers tomorrow night. i have your pinpoint forecast coming up.

species caught in bay area waters could be hazardous to your health. a warning for those who eat a lot of fish. some of the species caught in bay area waters could be hazardous. a large study of california fish. the study points fish higher in the food chain like shark, has more of the toxic chemicals. others such as white halibut, king salmon, and white rock kroeker have lower. >> we are finding larger amount ofs contamination. there's areas that are totally clean. all the fish are below the guidelines. >> the northern california coast has relatively low, and

they encourage people to eat fish because they are a great source of protein. choose the fish that has a lower toxic contamination. >> a pint size was disush turned -- disturbed what he saw. as daniel tells us, he used the leadership skills as a young marine to do something about it. eight-year-old luke smith from oceanside wears his eagle mar ren uniform with great pride. >> discipline, leadership and team love. >> qualities he already possesses at a young age. while participating, luke noticed something that bothered him. >> after standing right underneath the pier, and i looked up at the flag and noticed it was all up. >> he used the leadership and team work skills to make a

difference. >> dear mr. mayor. >> all of a sudden, an 8-year- old boy. i'm pretty proud of him. >> i saw the american flag at the top of the pole. i felt proud and i was sad. the flag was all lit up and tattered. >> we don't have the eyes and ears that we used to be. a young lad like this, a tattered flag in the city of oceanside in the military. >> our country and the people who fight for it. i would be pleased to see what would replace it. >> i thought it was great. i gave it to the city manager and replaced the flag. >> it makes me feel very proud. i am honored to have him at least listen to kids. most people don't listen to children. >> i'm not worried about the

future with kids like him. >> and the mayor sent luke a letter of proclamation, which luke says he will cherish every day especially the holiday weekend. >> i wish all of you watching a happy memorial weekend. spaceshuttle endeavor undocked from the international space station two weeks ago. the shuttle is taking a lap around the space station before coming home. astronauts perform four space walks to make repairs in the iss. this is endeavour's last mission much the final's spaceshuttle missile before it is retired is shuttle atlantis in july. you're talking rain? >> yes, that's tuesday. monday night into tuesday.

let's enjoy today and the rest of the day at least. we're seeing mostly cloudy conditions all around. it is a little breezy. that's because the pressure gradient is tightening quite a bit. we're going to see breezy conditions for tomorrow as well. meantime, we'll see partly cloudy conditions. that sun will go ahead and peak on through. we'll see anywhere from the mid- 60s to mid-70s. coastal areas keeping it a little cooler. seeing a mixture of sun and clouds and breezy conditions as well here's a look at the system. it has pushed on e. the moisture has moved in the region. this is bringing us the conditions that we enjoyed today and we'll continue to enjoy tomorrow. there will be a slight change and here's the change. the low that's going to start to dig down into the area, will shape things up as far as the

atmosphere. bringing the showers and meantime, we'll stay dry and cool for the morning hours. santa rosa, low tonight, keeping things a little cooler. 43 degrees. fairfield and vallejo. still slightly below average. daily city, 56 degrees. altoss. and mountainville and sunnyville 56 degrees. i promise things will get stronger. 69 for walnut creek. and as we take a look at petaluma, 65 degrees. here's a look at the extended forecast. 70s for monday, keeping things cooler mid-week. friday, 68 degrees. saturday and sunday, things are going to be warmer partly cloudy skies. make sure you make some really great plans for next weekend. >> thank you so much, erica. >> it's graduating season. members of the class of 20-11

getting solid advice. here's a sampling what graduates are hearing from this year's class commencement speakers. >> fear at your back, faith in front of you. which way will you leave? which way will you move. move forward. move ever forward and tweet out the picture of the results. >> if you pursue your dreams, you can't fail when you -- it is up to your will, your mind and your heart. >> human lit, patients and faith, and always a few tears

from me. >> these versus will take you as far as you want to go. >> everything we value, hard work, generosity, on behalf of others sh we learn from our loved ones. >> don't lose your curiosity, your quest for learning. one of the greatest gifts of childhood is something that too many people lose as they grow older. the curiosity to know how the world works. to find out the answer to the question, why. >> speak the truth and when you find it, and speak the truth, interrogate, and wrestle and ask, ask, ask. >> the chances you take, the people you meet, the people you love, the faith that you have. that's what's going to define

you. everything i've seen in the generation, you believe as deeply as any previous generation. america could always change for the better. >> just one bit of advice to the parents who are here. you have gotten these students this far. you have made a substantial investment in them. i hope you remember to stay in good terms. they are, after all, the ones that will pick the nursing home. >> graduating class of 2011. [ jolene ] i got involved with honor flight through my job

here at southwest airlines.

honor flight is an opportunity for world war two veterans to travel to washington d.c. to get to see their monument. you know, joe, i'd like to thank you for honoring our country, for giving your time, and just making us so proud. [ joe ] on behalf of all of the veterans, you're welcome. ♪ this is who i am. ♪ john ramos on the can't get fresher than this, cherries right for the picking. that brings the farmer in everyone. the roads outside brentwood are clogged with holiday travelers. they are here for the cherries. >> it's fun to go out and have an experience. never done it before. >> thousands of bay area

people, picking cherries out of the tree has become a memorial tradition. majority ranch is one of two dozen in the area. most of the produce is shipped off commercially. one weekend a year, the customers come to them. >> being out in the country and doing a day of it. when you grow up around here, it's nothing new to you, but these people don't see it all the time. >> whole families come out, including some people who look like they've never been off the payment. in the store, it would be considered shoplifting. out here, it's called sampling. >> out on the ladder, eating cherries all day. >> eating a bunch? >> exactly. you have to weigh before you go in and weigh the bucket. >> farmers is expected to be the toughest job you would want to do. why would so many people come out to pay and pick fruit off

the tree that they can buy in any supermarket. >> get a good chance to get out and enjoy and enjoy time with the family and do something different. >> it's just getting back to nature. >> so maybe that's it. maybe in today's world, where so many things we rely on are out of our control. it feels comforting to make sure you provide for yourself. some people really like cherries. >> eat all the cherries i want. >> in brentwood, cbs 5 j new world record, one you have to see to believe.

>> indianapolis 500. he's a professional stunt driver. that landing must have hurt. ow. >> i used to love that orange track. the powerhouses and the double powerhouses. hot wheel. >> the a's go for a sweep and the bay area native. indy 500, one turn left and we'll show you the incredible finish coming up.

jr hailen brant was one clean turn away on the final app from winning the indianapolis 500. here it was.

>> hailenbrant hits a wall. dan came from behind and won his second indianapolis 500. coca-cola, dale, jr. dale, jr. has not won since 2008. rough week for the giants. buster posey will miss the rest of the season as the teammates were blancking the milwaukee. gave up a career high 11 hits. they fall out of first place. better news out of the inside of the bay. josh willingham with a 3-1 jack. oakland back at 500. yankees coming to town tomorrow. the you could bears softball game is back, for the first time since 2005. coming tonight on game day, thank you for that buzzer. right here. could i hear it again?

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