children under witness protection program. it was four years ago this month her husband, 48-year-old tony, and sons, 20-year-old michael and 16-year-old matthew were gunned down in a drive by shooting. police believe one boy was mistaken for a rival gang member. the convicted killer, edwin ramos has not taken responsibility saying a passenger in the car who since disappeared was the shooter n court ramos did express condolences to the family. >> there is not a day that goes by that i don't think about your losses. it's not a day that goes by that that is not on my mind. and if i could go back in time and change things, i would. >> his attorney is filing paper work for an appeal. >> we prepared to deal with this. he has high hopes for appeal. >> she tried to convince the

judge ramos deserves a new trial. based on several factors including juror misconduct. he did not buy that and neither do prosecutors. >> justice was done in this case. a long trial, many witnesses and a lot of evidence. the jury took their time to reach verdicts. what happened is right. >> assistant d.a.said it's likely sometime this week, ramos will be removed from the jail in san francisco, sent to san quentin and will be processed before assigned a more permanent prison home he offered condolences to the family. did the words have any affect on them? >> as far as danielle bologna is concerned none. she said nothing comes out of his mouth is true. so she's not buying anything he had to say, today. >> thank you. >> and moving on, as you know it's hot outside. and warm temperatures have

firefighters on high alert. crews put out a two-alarm wildfire this morning. the fire broke out around 11:30 this morning. and there is a lack of wind contributed to it. it's unknown what caused this fire. we have a look at weather conditions and how they might affect not only this tire but fires going forward. >> there is a look at high temperatures so far. high temperatures coming about an hour from now. looking at 94 degrees in clover dale z 94 in concord. and there is heat spread around the bay area, and not only inland areas but warm around the bay as well. temperatures into 80s now. and there is conditions in north bay mountains and diablo range. winds are breezy, not strong, powerful gusts but up to 15,

16, 18 miles per hour. flow is warm. and there is humidity low. and we are lucky to have more of an onshore flow helping us to cooling in evening hours. there are factors reducing the risk of fire. we have heat with us and don't have final official highs in yet. and it could get hotter before the day is over. >> big fire concerns in northern colorado and southern new mexico. two huge wild firefighters are forcing evacuations there. firefighters are on the way to help battle the fire. crews in new mexico thop use a break in weather to fight a massive blaze near -- from the air swrechl a live shot of the colorado fire, firefighters say damaged or destroyed 118 buildings. at this point we don't know how many are homes or how many could be barns.

and the new mexico fire tripled in size over the weekend, destroying nearly 40 structures in the path. air tankers are now fighting both wildfire autos heavy rain is threatening gulf coast communities in florida. cars are stuck, you can see how high water is. portions of coastal alabama are under a state of energy after rain flood that had region. workers clean up water. >> back in the bay, best doctors in the world here for the u.s. open at olympic, tiger woods coming off a victory two weeks ago after turmoil-filled years he's considered the favorite as is custom yairy he began on the court bright and early then hit the driving range. he's hoping fortunes in this go around are other than this next play. and he finished 10 over par.

the winner finished even par, and winning score this year figures to be around even par. that is the way they set up to make it difficult. and the most-talked about story in olympics this year is one we're talking about 14 years ago. casey martin becoming the first golfer allowed to use a card in the u.s. open because of a birth defect in his right leg. he rarely plays but snuck into this year's open after winning a locality sectional qualifier. >> it's been five, six years since i've been in a tournament. but you would say, hey, this is golf tournament. a lot of scrambles. so that is, i guess, you how you prep. you play from about 6200 yards in the scramble. >> a lot of people want to see him do well this week. hundreds of thousands of fans are expected to go to the tournament this week meaning the mother of all traffic

nightmares because you can't just drive up and park. we have the information now on how to get to the u.s. open easily. >> no food, no drink, please and thank you. >> and you might want to consider parking at california park. >> this is the best thing to do. i'm from dallas, and this is how they do it. >> organizers picked it because of the easy freeway access. >> there i find i toured a lot of areas in san francisco. >> once arriving remember to leave your cell phone in the car and then, hop on a bus. another choice? bart. you can get off the coleman station and catch a free shuttle. >> i checked google maps last week they said an hour on the bart to go to whatever station is nearby.

we would go and there are only 18 minutes. >> i came from sacramento. i took amtrak into richmond, richmond, bart to here, in, and out, i'm here, good to to go. >> shuttles running from 5:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. today through friday, later on saturday and sunday. and the number one thing you don't want to do is drive to the olympic club. skiline boulevard is restricted, traffic will be bad, and you cannot park in the neighborhood. >> so it's a surprise. why so many cops? i saw the sign saying no parking for u.s. open. all right. i can see why. >> you can take muni. you'll want to get off on lake merced boulevard. if you're commuting keep in mind there is if you're on the shuttle the right expected to take about 30 minute autos thank you. ahead on abc 7 news at 6:00

tonight mark math use will take us to the neighborhood hoping to cash in on this u.s. open and if you can't make it out you can watch on espn. and again, 2:00 p.m. >> police released a picture you hope will help them find a man that hit and killed a beta breakers reveler this, picture taken before at tack that shows a victim, there he is in a green troll wig, you can see a group accompanying attackers. police say they started fighting over a cell phone and a man punched the 30-year-old steven martin. >> san francisco police are urging those who may have witnessed this incident for taking photos in the area near sharon arts studio. >> and martin fell and hit his head in that attack and died

on friday. martin's friends and family are posting updates on the page. we have a link on abc 7 news.com. you'll find it under see it on tv. >> coming up on abc 7 news at 4:00 gma's robin rob yerts with a new health struggle. >> i am going to beat this, my doctors say it. my face says it, too. >> more on the condition she's fighting and a way all of us can help patients like robin. >> coming up, nasdaq ceo out of touch. emily chang will join with us new information on where he was as problems unfolded. hmm, it says here that cheerios helps lower cholesterol

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good morning america fans are sending love and support to robin roberts. she begins her latest health battle revealing she's facing another life threatening illness, five years after beating breast cancer. >> her battle comes just a month after robin talked with mark zuckerberg about the social network's new service to promote organ donation. it now takes on a deeper and personal meaning. >> it's something that is called ndsmylo plastic syndrome, if you look it up online. >> and surrounded by her gma family she announced she begins treatment for a rare bone marrow abnormality that abc explains could lead to anemia, low blood count, infections and bruising. >> these cells in the bone marrow can go on to develop into leukemia. that is the big concern is

that is why it's treat add gresively. >> i don't want you to be concerned if you saw tomorrow, it's going to be fair to draw blood that has to be monitored and to administer drugs later today and for the week to prepare me for a bone marrow transplant. >> she says odds may be daunting and treatment, difficult but she says she's blessed, working in her favor are two huge things. >> my big sister is a perfect match for me. she's there with diane and ann sweeney. she's going to be my donor. >> so many people with this condition have under lying heart disease, kidney disease. robin is in excellent physical shape. those factors lead doctors to say that this will be a cure.

>> bottom line? i am going to beat this. and my doctors say it p my face says it to me. >> and first lady tweeted barack and i have you in your prayers. she will continue to host gma missing a few days until the transplant likely late this summer or early fall, then, will be gone for a little while, she says viewer prayer skbz good wishes helped her recover last time around. she asks for their love again this time. >> i work with robin six years and i can't believe she has to go through this again but she's fortunate in that her sister will donate the bone marrow. >> she has a donor that is a perfect match. it's important to remember the process of becoming a donor has become very stream lined

now. the program has it's be the match program and it's an easy process to get on to that registry. just request a kit. they'll send you a cheek swab. it costs 100ses today process that but they'll ask you for a donation. they just want to get more donors into the system. >> is it painful to donate bone marrow? that is the notion i have. i know it used to be painful for the donor. >> it's very rare they take bone marrow. they say about 75% of the time i heard from doctors it's less, they do it through a process that is similar to a blood donation. they give you medication to stimulate stem cells then you go in for an extended blood draw. pain level is less than having surgery. >> that is fantastic news. >> we need to tell you there is a tloimpk this for you on our web site just go to abc 7 news.com and look under see it on tv taking you straight to

the program's web site. >> and in business news, twitter turning to tv. new problems for facebook. let's go to bloomberg west. >> there is new data out showing a dramatic slow down in user growth. research firm says only 4% new unique users visited this april than last, down from a 24% increase from 2010 to 2011 and 89% from 2009 to 2010 and there is amount of time users are spending on site isn't growing. facebook gets half of the revenue from us us and canada. and this weekend twitter launched a first television

commercial based around the nascar race. twitter hope to attract major branldz to the services idea is that though will find out more about the advertiser or certain products. there are stunning details about what exactly nasdaq ceo was up to on the day the ipo went. he got on a plane back to new york around noon despite the problems already plaguing the company's first day of trading. he says he believes he could handle problems better from headquarters. "wall street journal" is reporting the air phone doesn't work and his plane had no internet access leaving him out of touch until landing in newark at 5:07 p.m.

eastern time after the market closed. he miss aid phone call from the sec dhairman who wanted an explanation for the technical glitches. and there is a down day for spain's bank bailout plan. early gains were wiped and your bloomberg silicon valley index down more than 1.5%. in san francisco, i'm emily chang with bloomberg west. >> thank you. >> and we are in certainly a warm up phase here. >> it's cooking. >> and there is a cool down on the way probably good news and here is a live view from mount tam camera. there is a look at live doppler 7 hd.

and we do expect a cool down in a couple days and it doesn't feel like it's about to cool down. there is livermore, 91. 95 in fairfield. and there is 72 in oakland. and here is the highlight. warm to hot tomorrow. and we'll be warming up again heading into weekend. and there is pacific satellite image showing two senters of high pressure with a frontal system. starting the forecast at 7:00 this evening you'll have a sunny day, more clouds coming to the coast overnight into wednesday morning. that will bring us cooler conditions around the bay and inland. low temperatures mild, a patch

of fog here on the coastline. lows will be into mid to upper 50s. there is a a warm day, things will be moderating around the bay and near the coast. and highs into 70s. and there is still low to mid-90s into inland east bay. and near monterey bay. 70s into watsonville and near the bay. low 90s inland. and there is a cooling down wednesday, thursday. and then, beginning to warm up a little bit again on friday and there is toasty weather once more. low to mid-90s around the bay. and so there is a roller coaster ride and a cool down and more hot weather. >> nice golf weather. >> yes. yes. >> absolutely. >> yes. right. >> and next on abc 7 news at 4:00 a victory dance by lebron

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nba finals start tomorrow night. looking at miami and oklahoma city in one of the most-shared

videos this weekend is a clip of the heat and their celebration dance after winning game seven of the eastern conference finals series with boston. >> you've got to be thinking is that real music? there is no way. but this clip was uploaded by the nba. i'm guessing they're listening to something much different but... >> i'm sure it's a rap song or something. they're probably having a good time with it. there might have been learics that were questionable. the heat in game seven, saturday night z who know who's picked actual two. maybe david stern chose the tune himself. but the finals start tomorrow. we'll air games here on abc 7ment coverage begins at 5:30 with a tip off in game one at 6:00. following the game tomorrow night, abc 7 morning news time will go drive time and ampkors

with traffic reporters will broadcast as usual then return for the live newscast tomorrow night after the game. we hope you'll join us, and them for a special edition of abc news after game one of the final autos it's going to be a great series. >> and we told you about robin roberts new health battle that has celebrities talking today. >> once robin roberts announced she had a blood and bone marrow disease twitter flooded with support. not just from loyal fans but a ton of celebrities. hugs and prayers of strength and wellness, and actor rob lowe wrote my best thoughts to robin roberts. and ty pennington said i'm in awe of robin roberts strength with her continued battle with

cancer, she and her family under my thoughts. now to justin beiber, tonight holding a free concert in mexico city. and he continued and some traveled as far as 14 hours to be there. >> if this gets you excited you might want to hop online. five weeks before the movie hits theaters. for more on the dark knight rises go to otrc.com. >> next on abc 7 news at 4:00 the next big thing for apple. >> that is funny. >> siri got things started today.

and also ahead a bay area man talks about how he found that picasso that disappeared during a teen-aged house party in a vacant mansion.

this is our 23 wwdc. yi yes, it's older than many of you are. >> that is apple ceo tim cook with a light hearted start to the world wide developers conference today and he's right. >> yes. he showed off new products today a new generation of mobile operating system and a clear indication that siri will be doing more than ever. >> she's not going anywhere for sure and david louie is live with details. david? >> wwdc is the annual gathering of app developer who's create software for the ipad, iphone and ipod touch. they now have a better idea where apple is headed. thousands of developers raced in to get the best seat possible. they were immediately treated to a joke by siri. >> how many developers does it take to change a light bulb?

none that, is a hardware problem. >> may not be the best joke teller but siri is at the jernt of new products announced here. >> in 750 turn right. >> she's been loading up on sports trivia and movies so users won't have to do an internet search. >> who is taller lebron or kobe? >> lebron james appears to be slightly taller. >> and apple said over next 12 months several car makers will be offering a steering wheel button to activate siri. analysts tell us ought yes makers will climb on board because of the track report of supporting and updating technology. >> auto makers are one example because there are few products that are updated and that is appealing to auto maker who's want stability.

>> siri is here to stay. >> over 25% of consumer are using the devices and 88% of the could be consumers are anxious to get using that technology. >> apple made it clear it's in the lap top business and also revealing a new mac book pro that is ultrathin and there is more on that at 6:00. >> and we'll see you then. >> despite new products apple stock seem unimpressed. experts say some investors were disappointed there is no

announcement about the next iphone or a apple tv set. >> that expensive picasso stolen from a mansion has been recovered thanks to a local couple who spotted it and called police. the theft happened in the novato hills when high school students broke in and held an illegal party. >> this is a story police are calling unbelievable. a local man happened upon this treasure. when he started up this trail, greg was expecting to get a good workout but never expected this. >> i noticed there apicture frame. i started to see the picture, you knew it was something. i looked it and had a little plaque and it was pablo picasso. >> a litho graph that had gone missing from this mansion up the hill after a group of teenagers broke in and threw an illegal party there two

weeks ago. he knew the story and couldn't believe what he found. >> i walked around and looked at it. just sit down and study it and saying this can't be real. you know? >> then, he called the police. >> handling with gloves and with care. >> the next call is to his wife. >> he said i found the pablo picasso litho graph that was stolen. >> and police will hang onto the picasso until the investigation is over, then return it. a former ukrainian prime minister in jail for money laundering. his only regret is not taking a picture. >> it was a special moment to recover a big piece of art like that. >> police are looking for other items taken from the house including lap tops, leather jackets and silver

candle sticks. they're not releasing any names. >> and pablo's work might have been on my wall for a couple minutes before calling the police. just saying. and what one man saw in a backyard has police considering criminal charges against an elected official in southern california. >> testimony as jerry sandusky's accusers take the stand. the story is straight ahead. >> lgs, michael finney is taking your questions and will be answering them here just a little bit later. >> and from mount sutro, blue skies. can we expect a cool down to u-verse tv and internet... that's just what we need...

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following breaking news now. sky 7 is live over woodside and a gas main break on mountain home road. you can see there are some crews in the area, we're told a crew using a back hoe dug down and broke a gas line there. pg&e turned off gas in that area. so there is no danger now there is a crew working to repair it. there is no word yet on how

long it will take to repair that line. >> and imperial county officials decide wlg to charge a man caught on video beating his stepson with a belt after the boy dropped a ball during a game of catch. a neighbor shot the video showing anthony sanchez hitting the 10-year-old boy. sanchez turned himself on in friday. he has since posted $100,000 bond. a neighbor oscar lopez says he picked up the camera when he heard shouting in the backyard. >> the fact there is an adult disciplining a child in the middle of a game of catch, i didn't understand that. what got me sthait was so shocking. the fact that it continued to escalate. >> and lopez is a youth football coach who teaches kids about bullying. on saturday, sanchez resigned from the imperial board of director autos testimony began in the trial of jerry sandusky,

denying sexually abugs 10 young boys over 15 years. and the trial is expected to last three weeks. abc news was in court for opening arguments. >> will jerry sandusky take the stand on his own defense? it was routine for people to get in showers in jerry's culture, he's going to tell you it was routine for individuals to take showers together. he argued he isn't a pedophile but suffers from an attention seeking personality disorder but a graphic testimony of alleged victim four described how he repeatedly molested him whether in the shower or bed. later his mentor could wo write him a itletter that began i know i made my share of snaixs but i hope i will be able to say i cared.

he is charged with sexually abusing 10 days over 15 years and faces 52 counts, a fact one legal expert believes could prove problematic for the state. >> the judge aloud 52 counts. it's crazy to allow that to go to jury. the judge should have forced the indictment to be whittled down. >> the lead prosecutor promised eight accusers would take the stand to recall details of the alleged abuse. while the former coach denies charges you can bet prosecutors will play video of the "new york times" interview where he says... >> if i say no, i'm not attracted to boys... that is not the truth because i'm attracted to young people, boys, girls. >> the defense claims all young accusers have a financial interest in the outcome that they would have a better chance of winning damages if jerry sandusky is found guilty.

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and highs upper 70s to low 80s. inland east bay will be seeing low to mid 90 again, tomorrow and near monterey bay, upper 70s near the bay. low to mid-90s inland. going to be great weather for the u.s. open. >> and greater weather later in the week for the tournament. >> and you're well preserved for 111. >> and with wine to wash it down. >> there is michael fin here here to answer them. >> the first from robert cue. >> okay. >> right. >> a question. quiz knows has coupe grornz a free small subif you purchase a subof equal or and and take

a look from the south and just like an individual company is allowed to make mistakes, too. and had they meant to be excluded they're probably okay. if they're doing this to get to you come in, then it's skbait switch and illegal. problem is what d.a.is going to go after this? this is quiz knows after all. and if you wanted to, you can report them to the corporate office. >> right. >> that could be it, too. >> there is another one for you from scott pz he writes i will be traveling to florida next month and will rent a car. will insurance cover me? >> great qe. i'm glad you ask now rather than when you get there. the answer is yes. if it's in the united nations your insurance is going cover

it. outside of the united states he it will not. there is another thing, too. pick which credit card carefully. and remember, this is in the united states. once going overseas it's a different deal. insurance is not going kick in. and ireland and itally buy every piece of insurance they have. zp you dmot want a wrecked car. >> last question. deanna writes where can i report suspicious gas station pump that's might be mess calibrated?. >> every time i have chekd they've been correct. so... that is a story i wonder bud so what you want to do is report them to your county weights and measures department. they'll go out to check it tlchl is a way to do it. they'll do it.

>> thank you. >> coming up on abc 7 news at 4:00 a look inside twitter's head quarter autos this is all about process. not someone's fault. >> words of wisdom from an exceptionally well rounded top scholar. >> fighting fwir fire. why researchers say step this up in order to prevent another oakland hills fire storm ahead on abc 7 news at 5:00. >> hello larry and carolyn, tonight this reaches into every family in the bay area. this giant debate over britain's prime minister, and his wife leaving their little daughter in a pub? how did this happen? does it make you a bad parent? join the debate tonight. so many people across the country have been reaching out about our pal robin roberts, we'll have more about her journey tonight. h@

take a look at this, a young man drove with just a right hand with the rest of the body hanging out of the car. the video shot by another driver. the man even changing lanes. no word on on the reason behind the stunt other than, well, he can do it. >> and twitter opened it's new head quarters in muni today. and offices on market street. the company tweeted this photo. the new express bus runs between cal trains station and is a check on the way to serve a first meal in that space. >> today we're opening this

center, twitter headquarters so... we're putting out the first venue at 11:30 or 12:00. and this is gorgeous. >> and listen to menu. bbq pork, spare ribs, corn and sweet potatoes. officials hope it will revitalize the mid market area. >> there is a story of another top scholar with you. abc 7 selects seven seniors based on their achievements in academics and each one receives a $1,000 scholarship as well. and. >> hi, i go to saratoga high school. >> and the perfect profession

for this top scholar. >> i have a memory of playing with legos and blocks and building things like that. and maeking inventions. >> and. >> mock trial has been a highlight of my high school experience, debating and arguing. and this is coming very naturally to me. >> and intellectual property. >> applicable in different fields not just engineering or law. >> and he's working at stanford university office of technology licensing. >> i think i'm trying to get

involved with that and get with the patent office and continue owe continue to do great work there. >> idea is that you plug the device into an outlet and then an appliance into the device. the goal reduce electricity consumption. >> so you have time also to practice piano. >> and michael plays violin, considering himself baseball's number one spectator. >> aside from mabel... >> in the the quiet -- giants. >> not the giants. >> and i like to play basketball or go running with friends. it's a fun way to find of unwind. >> and on the weekend he volunteers at assistive living facility. >> my grandmother before she pass wade she was living

there. and kind of i guess you can call it satisfying and rewarding. i think it's all about the process and focus on your passion and interest opposed to what you might gain from this. and that is just naturally working together. >> an amazing young man. and join us right here on abc 7 this sunday at 10:00 in the morning for a half hour special on all of our top scholars this year. thanks for joining us for abc 7 news at 4:00. you can keep track on twitter on abc 7 news bay area and you can talk about it on facebook.com/abc 7 news. the news at 5:00 starts now.

>> this new picture one step closer to solving the beating death of a beta breakers participant. >> what a researcher says we need to do to prevent another oakland hills fire storm. >> there is summer like heat today. i'll let you know when it will cool off here. >> good evening, i'm cheryl jenning autos i'm larry beil. san francisco police asked for help and got it following a deadly incident after the beta breakers race. >> police want to question three of the people standing with steven martin. and. >> sharon, this -- cheryl this, is sharon meadows. the incident happened behind me. if you have ever been here on a sunday, i can assure you this place is packed.

police are asking people if you were here on that sunday or if you participated in beta breakers look through your pictures to see if you caught this on camera. this picture shows steven martin wearing a green wig, smiling chbl everyone looks happen yeechl police say moments later it turned ugly. >> 5:00 p.m. there was a confrontation between martin's group and another group, 12 women and men. >> three appear in this photo on the left of the screen. a woman wearing an or rank tutu and sunglasses. one man had a 49ers jersey. police say part of a group that had a confrontation with martin's group. the men had 49 jerseys and the women, tutus participating in the race earlier. >> if you think