girlfriend's apartment last night. abc 7 news is live at the scene of the shootout. >> that girlfriend's apartment is on active crime scene, there are investigators there trying to gather evidence as we speak. we're finally able to piece together the story behind that standoff that happened here at post and levenworth. this started tuesday morning when family members asked police to check on her well being. police found the body of diane hughes tuesday night. she had been beaten to death. family members told investigators her son dennis lived with her and was missing. they also said his girlfriend lived in this apartment building in san francisco. detectives knocked on her door at about 9:00 last night. >> mary the girlfriend came to the front door. and she was ashen and seemed nervous. >> the detectives still

outside of the apartment began to talk to dennis hughes, hiding inside. >> at some point some rounds were fire wed believe from dennis to the wall. >> the detectives called police for back up, monica kelly lives in the building. >> we're sitting in the apartment and all of a sudden you heard a gunshot. and then, that is when we heard all of the s.w.a.t. team and cops all just running into our apartment building. >> homicide lieutenant tells us what happened next. >> it continued to shoot through the sealing, the floor and walls. into apartments and staircase autos police say there were two firearm was him. and police began evacuating residents from the apartments and buildings as well. they say he may have planned

for a long standoff. >> this active shooter fort nied his position. >> the suspect lit a bedroom afire. a good fire in. >> light of the fire and danger, police officials made the decision to shoot shoou hughes. >> a sharp shooter eliminated a threat to public safety. >> the sharp shooter fired from a roof top into this window hitting hughes in the head. and police say hughes was apparently having a problem with his mother, saying she was trying to get him to move out of the house. >> thank you. >> the gang member convicted of a brazen triple murder

spoke to abc 7 news at the hall of justice,. >> edwin ramos doesn't deny he was a member of a gang, he beat up people, that he sold drugs but he said killing someone is quote, a whole different animal. and he is denying he had involvement in what police say was a case of mistaken identity. we talked to edwin ramos behind the bars of the san francisco jail. he told us his version of what happened. it was june, 2008, the 48-year-old and two sons a 16-year-old matthew and 20-year-old michael were gunned dmoun a drive by shooting. >> i turned right and left. and then, he yelled fire.

>> the he was a friend and fellow gang member. >> let me ask you. what responsibility do you take for what happened to the bologna family? >> none. >> he says he sits in jail while the real killer is still on the streets. >> i wasn't part of it. when i say part of it like i plan it or wanted to happen or say yes. it's cool. >> do you know how many people are jail who say i'm innocent? >> 99.99%. yeah. >> what makes you different? >> well, what, i don't think, like, my-. >> the jury was deadlocked but still found him guilty of the multiple murders and attempted murder of the surviving son. the family matriarch cried

yesterday. >> god answered our prayers. i miss my son and my grandkids. and i'm never going to see them again. >> what would you say to danielle bologna and the family? >> it's like, sad. like, that to have seen a lady in there like... like, every time i think about it i cry. like, sometimes. >> ramos believes the jury convicted him prime yairly to give the family closure. >> so you spent four years now looking at? the rest of your life? >> couple hundred years. that is it. yeah. >> so why are you laughing about that? >> because it's upsetting. >> that former friend wilfredo rays vanished before the trial and was not charged in this case. >> you said he was smiling because he said he was nervous

but that demeanor couldn't have helped him too much when he took the stand. does he have regrets about testifying? >> he does not are regrets and says he felt the public needed to hear what happened from his perspective. he faces life in prison and going to be sentenced next month. he says as far as his demeanor is concern concerned, hey, that is his demeanor. >> that is what it is. >> moving on. bart is on track to buy hundreds of new rail cars. and this is despite an effort to overturn that decision. this demand is clear. the union workers want more jobs and protested outside bart headquarters and inside the board considered whether to hire bombardia transit corporation. >> the american resume is skm

true company is bombardia with longest history of performance, a solid record of delivering equipment. >> at issue is the based they promise 66% of every car will be built with u.s. parts and labor. a french company pledged to keep 95% of the work domestic. >> i think at 70% it's great. yae. boy love this trains to be made or assembled here locally but that is not realistic for teams. >> none of the bids promised to keep jobs local which is why some pushed to delay today's vote and have companies resubmit proposals focusing on low cost jobs. >> i believe that you have an obligation to help stimulate the local economy in the bay area. >> and this is a motion to

delay didn't pass but the board did vote to move forward with bombardia it was done correctly. we just want to make sure we get started immediately. >> the deal will allow them to build cars in service within the next eight years. >> company started in san francisco with restaurant reviews and growing and expanding tonight. there is a lease south of market that will allow the company to add estimated 300 employees. the restaurant reviews connects consumer was all sorts of local businesses. and another san francisco success story touted by the mayor is twitter, there is a preview of what it's new head quarters in mid market will look like. here is lyanne melendez.

>> in a month the former sf bart building will be busy with employees. a thousand will occupy three floors in this building. twitter's sfo gave a tour of the new dig autos being right on market street is both location and it's scale are both terrific. we love being close to city hall. and there is the beauty of the dome. >> miles of cable being put in for those rooms wop tables to hook up lap tops. this is the cafeteria. they like to call it the common. there is a large space with a view of the city will be a favorite of many. twitter's move is expected to revitalize the area. a man presented by mayor ed lee and endorsed by the board of supervisors.

and by relocating twitter will receive a tax exemption for six years. >> they've reminded us that but for that exemption and our signaling to them we're going to make an effort on redoing payroll tax i don't think they would have had confidence to stay here. >> there is another firm taking advantage of the deal n recent weeks other tech companies announced they will not only stay in san francisco, but expand. >> that is because the system companies sometimes swarms around the first or second company moving into an area. we think that is going to happen here. >> another floor of the building are expected to be leased before the end of the year. in san francisco, abc 7 news. >> and we're awaiting arival

of the president in california due in los angeles at any moment this, is a live picture of the helicopter marine one taking him once he arrives. he made history with a same-sex marriage comment. >> you know how difficult kit to buy american. it's not easy for manufacturers to make things here but there is a case in point just ahead. >> ahead on 7 on your side there is a travel horror story. i'm michael finney. there is a team of caution for anyone planning a summer trip. >> and young man way back when with very big dreams, tonight a businessman we first reported on 25 years ago. what is he doing now?

>> you probably know if you've tried to buy something it's not always easy. >> abc 7 news is here with a dilemma facing a made in san francisco campaign. >> this week a nonprofit organization called sf mate has been promoting local manufacturing they've had tours and parties and sales events. the goal is to raise awareness that in one of the most expensive cities in the country manufacturing still exists. >> so there is another reason is that there is great natural light. >> this week dozens of companies are giving tours to show off the hand made economy. this one is a company started in late 80s by a bike messenger making 60,000 bags per year. >> we work every day and here from 8:30 to four. >> there is one of more than

300 companies displaying the logo on products. >> for us this is about making it easy if a consumer wants to exercise a preference. >> the director of sf made would like to see consumers make a choice to buy locally. in this case there is a twist. there is in 2006 started makes bags overseas. today, there is 75% of the bags made in china or vietnam. >> there is one that is cost and being able to deliver goods to consumer ootz director is quick to add the work being done here is the fastest growing segment of the company. >> there is a 22% increase here in san francisco last year. >> there is only bags that are

made in san francisco. >> they can use to it describe the company. something to do is a good example is transparent about what is done here and isn't done here, they'll be the first to say because they can do certain thing that's our labor costs enables stuff to do here domestically. >> there is a mix of local and foreign manufacturing and consumers drive that mix. companies pursue that had mix if they recognize there is value in buying locally, that could change this, saturday there is a bilocal event in san francisco to find out which ones and a map of where they are go to abc 7 news.com and click on see it on tv but yn. >> governor brown today called a state budget a screwed up incredible mess and helped

deliver a petition to put a tax initiative on the ballot he said will fix it. the plan helps fund schools by hitting wealthyest rez dwents a tax hike and adding a quarter cent sales tax. >> this is balanced and fair and will take a step forward inputting california in a solid position. >> there are voters probably choosing between the plan and a competing measure that would raisin come taxes for all californians except, keep in mind lowest income among them. >> president obama touched down at los angeles international airport. there is a live picture. >> he's going to a fund-raiser tonight supposed to arrive at 6:15. and there is quite

comfortable. >> meantime, yes. >> there is interruptions by lesser thing autos there is a condition at santa cruz beach there is sunny skies and mild all day. just been superb day around the bay area there is warmth inland. mid-80s inland. upper 80s around yu kia. there are upper 70s to low 80s around the bay there is a beautiful day. we still have 80s inland east bay. these are the highlights, clear skies tonight and there is very warm inland and cooler but mild weather on sunday which is mother's day.

satellite radar shows there is high pressure northwest with its clockwise flow. low pressure inland southeast was a counterclockwise flow. there are two centers producing a nice flow of dry air, still there is mild. coastal fog developing along areas of the coast and this will have warming continued around the bay and inland tomorrow. and milder weather holding on as well. overnight tonight there is some low clouds that won't move far inland. lows dropping into low to mid-50s and there are a mild overnight going to warm up more tomorrow and looking for highs inland into upper 80s to

almost 98. there is 86 in concord, around the bay upper 70s to low 80s. there is highs of 65 in monterey. breezing along the bay more, mid to upper 80s inland. here is the accu-weather forecast. there is warming with highs around 90 degrees and low 80s around the bay. there is a sunday pleasant day. then cooler monday, starting to warm up tuesday, wednesday and thursday. >> and there is a wise choice. >> up next a upstream migration that will be tougher than unusual for young salmon. >> spencer got to finish because the president has yet

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juicy johnsonville sausage. made with only premium cuts of pork since 1945. johnsonville. sausage is all we do. air force one touched down in southern california. >> there is a live picture where the president just arrived. he's come to l.a. at the home of actor george clooney. >> he will have a receptive audience after coming out

yesterday with a statement he supports same-sex marriage and there are sources say vice president biden apologized for upstaging the president on "meet the press" sunday. an issue mr. obama planned to announce later this month. >> among those expected are jack black, billy crystal, robert downey junior, eddie murphy and barbara streisand. there he is. guess who is coming to dinner? can you imagine having a president at your house? >> the obama campaign will take home $6 million in sales alone and there is a sweep stakes for a chance to attend the dinner the largest such fund-raiser of its kind on record. quite a campaign cash haul here in los angeles tonight. >> and after this announcement yesterday he's supporting same-sex marriage he will be well received tonight for this

fund-raiser, you can see the president wasted no time marching off air force one over to marine one taking him near george clooney's home. >> as we have been discussing what a way to avoid l.a. traffic. just get on marine one. >> he will not be stuck on the 405. president safely in los angeles. local fishermen giving young salmon a fighting chance at live. 60,000 baby salmon trucked to pillar point harbor in half moon bay pumped into a holding pen by members of the coast side fishing club. they were raised in hatcheries and making the trek to the ocean is nor treacherous than normal because of water management. >> so much water is diverted out of the delta instead of high cloudy water protecting fish from predators we have low, clear water, many are not able to successfully outmy great.

>> 120,000 more fish will be release nootd ocean but will be three years before they come back to spawn. >> and we all did dumb things in high school. the pranks mitt romney pulled and why he is issuing an apology today. and we'll take you on a remarkable journey to vietnam and the images that truly irange history.

mitt romney issued an apology for bullying a class mate in high school. in a washington post article in which former classmates describe various incident of harassment saying romney was among a group of boy that's

held down a class mate they thought was gay. >> i have seen the reports and not going argue with that. there is no question but i did stupid things in high school. if i hurt anyone by virtue that have i would be sorry and apologize for it. >> romney's wife often describes her husband as a prankster during teen years he stressed he is a different person now than in high school. >> 40 years ago a vietnamese photographer snapped an iconic photo. the picture of a 9-year-old girl running naked injured. her life shattered by war. tonight abc news reporter david ono has the story behind that photo. >> what is it about a photograph that draws us in? a frozen moment that allows us to imers our self in that

split second. we can study, live it, feel it. everything comes to a halt this, photograph taken june 8, 1972 won a pulitzer prize. >> i saw what happened that day. >> this los angeles ap reporter took that picture working in l.a. more than three decades but is from vietnam. 40 years ago standing on highway 1 outside of a small village and snap that had photo of a 9-year-old girl. her clothes burned off the body by napalm. to mark this 40th anniversary, i accompanied him back to the town. >> we're joined by a former british tv reporter who was there that day. nick photographed for print wayne's crew captured it on film. innocent victims have been a part of war but never before

had a vivid example. what happened that day to that small village happen aid thousand times before in the war but this time there is someone there to shoot it and show the world. this will be his first time back. >> the reunited journalist noticed much has changed. >> where were you when the napalm went? here, here. >> and there is memories come back to him. the two piece together the events that unfolded that day town. villagers were caught in the middle. the taempel, the folk yul point still here. this is where the nightmare began. she and her family were insite of the temple thinking they're safe but then, vietnamese bombers dropped their bombs. you can see explosions going

on around the building and that they ran out of the doors through this gate and kept running into that direction down highway 1. >> we can see them and running towards us. that is when this second plane came n dropped napalm straight on them. >> and the affect was like someone opening an oven door. we were a good 400 yards away and felt heat. and it was one of the worst things i've seen. >> out of the smoke a horrific scene. villagers running in terror, two women carrying babies appear desperate for help. there was none. both children are burn. one appears to have charred

clothes but that is skin. another child survives. two minutes would go by. nick shoths spots silhouette of a young girl. >> i thought i saw kim phuc naked. there is a picture of kim running. >> the thing i remember is that they were silent. there is no sound from them. until they saw us. when they saw us, then, they started to cry ask shout. until that point they were in shock. >> and when she passed my camera i saw her body burned so badly. oh, my god. i don't want no more pictures. she is crying and saying i'm die, i'm die. i need water please, water. i run and put water on the body. i wanted to help her.

>> and the army dropped bombs and made no efforts to help injured. journalists were owl that is left. >> i gave her a drink of water if you want to recognize me look at the watch. i wear the watch on the other side. >> in this photo chris can be seen kneeling and doing what he can to help. other members of the media look on. and nick would drive her to the hospital. all he can think of was saving this little girl. he didn't know he'd taken a photo that would have an enormous impact. and this created a fire storm in vietnam. forcing the world to see innocent victims of war. victims who now have a face. for nick, it meant a pulitzer prize. for history one of the most

powerful images of the 21 century. >> that is david ono reporting. david talks to that woman living with the pain of her scars every day. >> that is why i thought i'd never have a boyfriend or get married. or even have a baby. normal live. >> just remarkable. story behind one of the most iconic photos ever taken. >> incredible story to hear details. powerful. >> wow. >> still to come he had big plans 25 years ago. next on abc 7 news a look back at dreams of a 14-year-old boy and how he made them come true.

the spirit of entrepreneurship often starts at a youth age. >> there is a 14-year-old with some very big goals. >> tonight david caught up to fill us in on where he is now. >> jason mills was a 14-year-old when we first met him and he started his own business. >> he was installing business phone systems and made $20,000. >> and this is jason today.

now, 40 and president and coe of utility telephone in stockton. a company created in 1996. he is still installing business phone system was 52 employee autos i don't think i've ever thought anything else. even at 14, wanting to know that i wanted to be independent on my own out of the houseworking for myself. you know? and would be independently wealthy. >> for his focus he admits there is a short attention span meaning telecommunications is a perfect job choice you come to work there is something different and landscape is going to be different. technology going to be different. so that helped keep your attention. coy have done the same thing 26 year autos customers only discovered our story from 26 years ago. >> i think it's fascinating to find out about someone that

knows what they want to do. >> being a one man company means he's got to get trenches dug himself. what started as one man operation has now grown to a business in california and parts of nevada. dreams of entrepreneurship can start at a young age. in reconnecting 26 years later one thing we've noticed about mills, he can still wield a pick. david louie abc 7 news. >> david looks about the same. you can see the story he did on jason back in 1986 on our web site go to abc 7 news.com. >> need to she see how he's doing. and there is a disastrous mission. >> attacked three times overseas only to be left

a former bay area man went to costa rica and returned with head and leg injuries he remains in a fight with the travel insurance company he says left him in a foreign

country. >> there is he says he turned to his company for help. what happened next is the focus of a lawsuit against a company. for breech of contract and fraud. these are the pictures taken of children sadly referred to as throw away kaidz, -- kids, they're living on the streets with nowhere to turn. he flew to volunteer in an orphanage and homeless shelter. >> it's add sad to see the children sleeping on the street with bugs on them. >> clint found himself injured in a costa rican street points to where, accord together lawsuit he was beaten with a pipe and then stripped of his identification and money. >> i was unable to breathe. could not see. i could not hear. and i was disoriented because

of the brain injury. >> the lawsuit states local doctors treated him and recommended he return to the united states for surgery. he was discharged from the hospital and days later he says he was beaten and robbed. >> i was kicked in the head and thrown in a dumpster. had broken teeth and fractured ribs. >> the same day that attack he received this e mail from his insurance company. now known as alaan. assistance department reviewed your request and is unable to authorize dare. documents outlining his policy show before his trip he purchased 25,000s ndz coverage for medical and dental care. this bill he said he received from the hospital was $4500. travel attorney is providing

assistance in the lawsuit against both for breech of contact and fraud. >> he thinks he's going to third world and should take it. and this is the way they treat you. they've got costs inside. >> telling us we covered his bill in the amount of $11,000. he declined to answer our question. but troubles didn't end with the second attack. days after he says two bandits attacked him again in a crime of opportunity. >> i was held for the better part of 30 hours against my will and was assaulted. >> this shows injuries to his leg left after he said he escaped by jumping over a fence. the lawsuit states access america denied him additional

coverage and also alleges the company declined to fly him back to the u.s. even though his policy, seen here provided $250,000 in evacuation coverage. >> when you buy the insurance and they ignore you, that is fraud. >> and issued a statement we're confident we made our best efforts to provide him assistance due him. and clint was able to get home with asy stance, it's a good idea to compare policies so there is a link where you can check out a bunch of policies. check out our web site and click on 7 on your side. >> there is a check for the forecast. >> and the sunshine going to last throughout the weekend. here is a picture sent to us. sunny day in ocean beach

today. and baker beach, dover beach. tomorrow, sunny skies up and down the state of california. and 70 in los angeles desert will sizzle in palm springs. here in the bay area there is mid to upper 80s again almost to 90 degrees, here is the accu-weather forecast. looking at how things warm up. saturday with highs around 90. low 8 ows around the bay and mid to upper 60s on the coast. still a mild to warm pleasant day. great weather is ahead. >> coming up a big name draft pick signs with 49ers. >> and looks back with a s>@qh$ú d

join me tonight at 9:00, coming up then developing news in mississippi a fuj if in a double murder is dead. two girls he kidnapped are safe. >> then at 11:00 here on abc 7 news crash of a russian super jet just one american on board, why a bay area wife is desperate for help. it's coming up at 9:00 and 11:00. >> and now on to sports z

49ers talking about. >> larry beil is here with that. >> rookies. there is six out of seven that will get on the field tomorrow in santa clara. there is james part of the draft to drive stanford crazy. now just miles from some of the battles and reflected on college days trying to beat teams coached by his new boss. >> there is some intense bounds down here in palo alto z he's a tremendous coach. and show i'm as intense as he s he loved a game. i loved the game. >> there is a lot of people want to see what randy moss looks like. fast. he looks to be as fast as

ever. giving a threat kind of a receiver smith never had. >> it's tough to tell and this is from my perspective i don't see anything. running well, catching well. he's a pro with a good understanding of the play book. >> there is some off the field news and trouble for dareus hayward bay charged with drunk driving last month. stopped on the lower deck of the bay bridge. police say he was speeding and weaving in the lane. there is a tiger woods called it a weird day. five bogeys three bird yese yeses -- birdies. final hole summed things up. there is par the hole finished

nine off the lead. and par 317, two time major champ is just skroie skroied -- destroyed into the drink and drop area, hitting three. failing to commit. and there is same spot hitting five. there is a nine, and then withdrew. two men acometop the leader board to go to minus 7. and there is a 17 to get to seven under. robert gurero prepping for his next bout in san jose. there is he says he's ready. >> you know i'm up for a challenge being against undefeated fighter. i can't wait to give him that first loss.

this lifts you up and makes you work harder. you know the guy doesn't want to lose. he's coming to win. >> and there is nba playoffs in filly. chicago up one. there is both free throws so sixers up by one. desperation heeded by cjwatts. sixers move on ask take the series four games to two. >> thank you. >> that is this edition of abc 7 news. >> you can join the conversation on same-sex marriage at facebook.com slash abc 7 news. >> thanks for watching and we'll see you at 9:00 and 11:00.

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