an assault rifle with a 100 round drum. the man who authored the ban says there is no way that sort of we have onshould be unregulated. >> we regulate cell phones. >> but the former state senate president adds the gun lobby is so powerful the president will not make gun control a campaign issue. national rifle association put up this web side accusing the president of want to be the most antigun president in the nation's histry. gun control advocates have given the president a failing grade. and. >> i believe a lot of the regulations that would take place under the president would probably take place in the second term. >> the facts are polls shofr past couple years there is a large majority, 60% support

stricter enforcement. and there is a in that same poll, 61% said they supported a ban on high capacity clips. why won't the president want to campaign on the issue? >> this troubles are white working class in the swing states. and right now, they lean against gun control. >> and the president has been campaigning hard to get white, blue collar voters in swing states. he does not want to lose them to mitt romney over gun control. in spite of what the nra will tell you it doesn't fit with his past record. and one other point to think about, tonight, he's speaking in oakland. so far this year, 60 people

died in this city. and most all of them, shot. and in spite of the fact police say they've taken 400 guns off the streets. >> that is the purpose to raise money for his campaign. how much does he expect to take away? >> this is probably between $800,000 and $900,000. it's $7500 minimum to take a picture with the president. and this is to get to the fox theater tonight. total is somewhere between $3 million and $4 mimin when you add in all three events. >> there is a number of different groups demonstrating tonight. among them, medical marijuana advocates.

abc 7 news is live in downtown oakland with the latest for us. nick? >> there are things starting to shift. i wanted to show you what we're seeing. there is a group gathered inside. and it's not the same energy experienced earlier and there is harborside collective fighting for what they say is a state tight to sell and contribute marijuana. and there is a polar bear hoping to greet the president with the message he not give shell a special pass to pollute the arctic z students calling on the president to allow children who are brought into the country illegally immunity saying undocumented men and women continue to be detained and deported despite the announcement. there have been appearances by afghans for peace and

demonstrators pushing for release of bradley manning accused of leaking secrets to wiki leak autos the chief declaring bradley manning guilty. he hasn't gone to trial yet. it's unfair. and there are not everyone else is here to protest a visit. and there is deborah here to say they're here to shout for the president. >> i just wanted to show my support. and i believe in him. we still have a chance. and i want him to have that second chance. >> and we started to see the mood shifting a bit. we're going to tell you we'll keep an eye out for anything that may develop later in the evening. >> thank you. >> and the president's

motorcade cruised into piedmont a short time ago. and there is a 60 donors there paid $38,000 a piece to pete him. police are keeping both the public and news crews several block as way from the home where this is taking place. >> there is a president began a fund raising sweep with an event near lake merit today. one man's office was surprised to find out that his office is in an area sealed off into afternoon. >> there is on the way back. >> and he's wondering. i think he's going to take a look for himself firsthand. >> the boss, it's legitimate if you're watching. one business hopes to

capitalize on the visit. bittersweet cafe has been concocting a obama blend cafe and plans a romney blend. saying it will be decaffeinated to confirm with restrictions of the mormon faith. there are a number of street closures in oakland now for the president's visit and there is telegraph closed from 17th street to 20th and side streets are also closed and there is streets reopened at 10:00 oof the president is finished there. abc 7's waze app can help you navigate around the closures there. is a look at traffic conditions live. you can down load ways to i tune and google play. >> now to the tragedy in colorado we're taking a look at a young man accused of

opening fire in a crowded movie theater, james holmes appeared disoriented and groggy. and abc 7 news has been covering this story in colorado since friday. >> nobody really knew what to expect from the defendant today. and the suspected shooter that is james hoemtz holmes, it seemed to be odd when we did see him in court. he has not been charged. it was an advisement which is a chance for a judge to read him his rights. the 24-year-old james holmes sat silent in front of the judge during a court appearance. >> police believe he shot and killed 12 people, wounding 58 more inside of an aurora movie theater. some victims and families came to dourt take a look at the accused who at times appeared to almost doze off.

>> i kind of feel like i make sure that justice is taken with this man. and this support, everybody that has been through this. >> the court date is in a week but charges could change. >> this investigation doesn't stop. it will continue. and so as we find more information we want to make sure we've got the right charges. >> the district attorney says it's important they treat holmes as any defendant. >> everyone is interested in a fair trial with a just outcome for everybody involved. and this stands the test of the appellate process. on behalf of the defendant. >> and the no decision has been made on whether this will be a capitol case. the d.a.says she would like to speak to the victims and families, however, it's up to

the prosecution to decide that. in colorado abc 7 news. >> there is an attorney representing the san diego family of james homes say his parents are standing by him because he is their son. detailing the phone call when she learned about the shooting. she says the family is doing well considering circumstances and wants to reiterate their sadness for the victims. >> their hearts go out to victims and their families. the whole family would like to maintain their privacy. so at this time we will not be discussing james or his relationship to the family. and we would respect -- kurt sni that regard. >> the attorney says his parents are worried about the possibility of the death penalty and says aurora police have not yet attempted to contact the family and stay

with us for latest developments on the massacre. there is a slide show in remember brachbts 12 victims. >> and police in san jose say a couple shot to death was targeted. officers discovered bodies this morning in a house on north 7th street near washington street. again in san jose. someone stormed in and shot the husband and wife after a loud argument. the victims air 26-year-old and 28-year-old. police say this happened while the couple's three children were inside of the house. and one neighbor saw a man running away at the time. >> i didn't see his face. he had a hoody on, and running so that is same thing i told the police. i didn't see the guy. >> both families tell abc 7 news they suspect the jealous ex-boyfriend is responsible. the killer is still on the lose. >> still to come at 6:00

remembering america's first woman in space. we'll take a look at sally ride's buy area connection. >> average weight, one year. why it's take sog long for tax assessors to tell homeowners how much they ow ee. some locations were cooler today, others warmer, which way will the term ter -- thermometer go tomorrow? the accu-weather forecast is coming up. >> i can give this vehicle to someone, making their live brighter. >> and later bay area mechanic hoping her gift will ak sell rate someone's future she's

homeowners about to get something in the mail. >> and what you need to know challenge your property tax assessment bill. >> you're going to need to wait depending on where you live the bill for 2012 has arrived or will come in september. and if you end up filing an appeal of that assessment don't expect anything to happen, any time soon. chandler takes time to reflect in the garden. he waits for the city to make a decision on his appeal of the property tax assessment. he's been waiting since last year for an answer. >> they said well, if there is 56 more months. >> he appealed after the appraised value of his home came in $40,000 less than his tax base. >> and after submitting in july, 2011 nonrefundable $60

fee. then, i didn't hear anything for a year. >> the case not unusual. the san francisco assessment appeal board says about 75% of the more than 6,000 appeals still need to be scheduled and neither appeal board and the past president of the california assessor's association did talk to us. ron thompson says the backlog in california started a few years back. >> this is in 2011, the filing period for 2012 has just begun. >> he says average wait for an appeal hearing is now one year. and home values begin to tumble. number of challenges increase in some counties the wait for a decision can be as long as two years. that is a tax allowed by lieu

some assessors are having more of a problem. >> that means he'll get a tax bill before knowing a decision on appeal. the fee to apply is 60s skpdz nonrefundable. he doesn't understand why officials aren't pushing back to file appeal. >> and you should go ahead to apply for 2012 and pay another $60 fee. i explained to them that there won't be a reason to apply. >> if you're willing to entour the wait there is information on important deadlines and how to file that tax assessment. and to check it out go to 7 on your side. and good luck. >> right. >> and tax assessor can be

cooperative smrks times not. >> there is important news on our weather cool down. >> there is sort of a mixed bag. there is mainry inland locations but parts of the south bay warmed up today so there is live view looking at western sky. there is fog at the coast. more as evening grows later, here is a look at live doppler 7 hd. clouds across the coastline and also some nice sunny break as long other parts of the coastline. near tahoe there is active weather earlier and thunderstorms with down pour there's is activity easing up. there is 77 in mountain view.

61 here in san francisco. highlights, areas of fog tonight and locally inland there is a warm up again by weekend. there is several centers of low pressure inland. high pressure off shore. that is producing nice steady sea breeze and this is strong and vigorous, we'll see fog above the coastline and into north bay overnight. and during overnight hours there is partly foggy conditions and there is low temperatures dropping into mid to upper 50s so mild overnight. nice, mild to warm, again tomorrow. highs into low to mid-80s. 83 in san jose. peninsula, 74 san ma day yes. 80 a piece tomorrow and low to mid-60s on the coast and there is 66 tomorrow, 62 in the

sunset district. santa rosa and napa, 77 in sonoma. there is 70 in oakland. 75 in fremont. and there is 87 in livermore. there is highs of 66 in watsonville. low to mid-80s inland. here is the accu-weather forecast. there is a continued cool down through mid week and thursday, friday bouncing back then over the weekend warming up again. high temperatures by sunday, monday back to around, or above 90 degrees. >> okay. >> and there is not a sustained trend there. >> not at all. >> pleasant. >> thank you very much. >> astronauts sally ride the

first american woman in space died of cancer. and in 1983 became part of the space shuttle challenger crew becoming the youngest american to soar into space. in 1987 she returned to stanford to work at the center for internation security and arms control. she died after a private bat cell with pancreatic cancer. she was 61. we'll be right back.

the obama administration is handing out millions for public transit and the bay area is getting quite a bit. we're talking about $45 million and official from the federal transit administration made at announcement today in san francisco. the president visiting here at the same time. muni getting $21 million to replace aging diesel buses. officials hope upgrades will increase ridership. >> they'll reduce highway congestion, and again, help this region continue to offer

balanced transportation option that's increase liveable of the area. >> ask ac transit is getting $7 million to upgrade the collection machine. and there will be realtime bus and service information at its station autos making a small difference one person at a time can add up. and abc 7 news tells us big dreams become small, then grow. >> it would be easy to look and wax poet wrik about how a place like this has become a last. >> women in auto scare not a stereo type. >> unless working in the office. >> right corner. >> except the k stands for kate. a mechanic whose expertise has become legendary. >> she's one of the best techs i ever worked next to. >> i got my first car at 17, a

piece of junction. >> she grew up in alaska, never let convention hold her back from doing what she does, best. >> i see that as a challenge. if i want to learn something and do something then why would my gender get in the way of me doing that. >> and the before long, she had so much business she needed to hire employees but any definition of success is relative. about a year and a half ago it wasn't enough to make it in the business. she wanted the business to make a difference in the community. enter this 1994 honda civic. >> i bought it from a customer. it needed a timing belt its not pretty. it needs work and tlc and someone to write a letter touching the hearts of employees. in september they'll go

through the growing piles of files and donate it to someone deserving. >> you see people struggling. it's like any of us. just working people just trying to get from a to b. >> i'd like to be able to give a car to thaefsh needs one. i'm not able to do that. i focus on what i can do. i can do is give this vehicle to someone and make lives brighter, hopefully make rifs of people in their life brighter, hopefully this will spread. >> and through a car athat once had a bad timing belt at just the right time. wayne freedman abc 7 news. >> and if you're interested in applying just go to our web site. and click on see it on tv. >> coming up is it more important you like a candidate for president and trust him? the results of a study finds the answer to who you'll vote

for depends on that question, that is head. >> there is a major power outage hits the stage in sacramento. people at the dmv feeling the brunt of the blackout. >> here, students react to the tough sanctions levied against penn state football program. stay with us. the news at 6:00 continues.

>> the president redefined the term whirl wind with three take offs and lappeddings in less than 24 hours. air force one touched down a little past 8:00. the president late arriving because of the visits with victims and families in colorado. this morning fair force one took off around 11:25 carrying the president to nevada. and then, air force one turned around and came back to the bay area to he canland landing at oakland international airport at 2:30 this afternoon. there is a the president went

to reno today and he then addressed meeting of the veterans of foreign wars. >> the president pointing out his administration ended the unpopular war with iraq and winding down afghanistan conflict. the president said veterans can judge by his deed ootz u.s. labor secretary is lesh learning about job training and summer jobs for young people. and david louie shatoed the secretary as she met with students. >> some are fresh out of high school. others victims of layoffs. whatever the situation they share a common goal to find a job against the odds. >> i i was laid off in november of last year and found it difficult without a college degree to find a job in this area that wasn't just

entry level. >> u.s. labor secretary says she wanted to learn how job training is doing to reduce the 8.7% unemployment rate in santa clara county. she dropped into a class for electricians and one for medical assistants. >> we're going to need more physicians and assistants. we're going to need people who speak different languages. so this is to me a prime program. demonstrated that there is good outcome. people find job autos one student got to speak with the secretary directly. the program at the center will mean he will no longer work in the fields harvesting lettuce. >> i worked in the fields my parents work in the fields. my family works in the fields. i didn't want to have the same life as them. >> and farm workers have been hardest hit by unemployment.

morgan hill, gilroy and san martin in double digits. the ceo says by working with private employers 80% of the graduates land jobs. labor anna liflts say highly educated have the best chances and says they can get training to get back into the work force. >> and the presidential politics mitt romney has to be confident his message is being heard. and the usa today poll shows the republican presidential nominee but w.a 63% to 29% edge over the president on that issue. jortz say they trusted the former head of bain capitol to make the right decisions. the sprez far more likeable and voters gave him a 2-1 margin. >> and republican challenger

romney made fund raising stops in southern california after his swing lieu the bay area sunday, participating in a round table raising money in or yank county. stops included a private lunch skbren a dinner in one home. he was expected to raise $10 million during this swing. >> and if you needed to go to the dmv you may have noticed it was a bit slow. the problems started with a weekend outage in sacramento that hit a state data facility. a dozen of the 169 offices were affected. and most of the dmv computers are now up and running again but problems caused a backlog this morning and some officers. and scaa came down hard on penn state for its role in the jerry sandusky child abuse scandal.

the university must pay a $60 million find that they will use for victim assistance programs. the football team is banned from bowl games and plays for four years and penn state will lose 20 football scholarships every year. but all of though paterno's coaching victories are being wiped off the books. ncaa did not suspend penn state, the so called death penalty but officials say these harsh penalties are meant to send a strong message. >> we can make clear that the culture, actions and in actions allowed them to be victimized will not be tolerated in collegiate athletic autos penn state students huddled in front of televisions to list skbrens some were in shock, others are ready to move on. >> i don't think it's necessary. and there is a community.

>> and football players on the current team will be allowed to transfer or stay, keep their scholarships and get degree autos jitters about the world eonomy made for a down day on street street today. the dow jones down and nasdaq closed 35 points lower. and s and p dropped 12. shares of peete's coffee and tea clesed up 28%. and after an announcement today the company is going private. german conglomerate offered to buy peete's and there is a deal expected to clogs in three month autos is it the beginning of the end? >> major announcement from the werld aids

health experts made a strong statement declaring we're now at the beginning of the end of the aids epidemic. and among those who believe that is sing skbrer aids advocate elton john. >> elton has been an aids advocate. >> it's cause bid a virus. aids epidemic is not. >> there is no cure for aids.

a spread of the disease can finally be stopped. at the 19th aids conference held in washington advocates spoke of an aids free generation thanks to tools out there. taking meds before contracting hiv reduces risk of infecting others and treatment for those with hiv is helping to stop the epidemic from spreading. diane is with ucsf aids research institute. >> we know that treatment is affective in preventing new infek autos here is the problem. only one in four has the virus under control. meaning three out of four are not getting necessary treatment or are not getting any type of treatment or don't know their status. this happens in african american community

particularly. a study found black gay men have the highest infection rate. 50% higher than any white counter parts and. >> if we're going to beat aids we can't afford to avoid sensitive conversations and can't fail to reach people at the highest risk. >> combined with the aids project of the east bay. >> the big achievement is going to be to see testing to see if it's common as a tb test. when everybody is tested for hiv adds routine screening autos with that in mind they began a pilot program offering testing at pharmacies. one of the test sites is in east oakland.

>> and a bio engineer says it can one day help your heart. there is an artificial jelly fish made of sill hi cone and rat heart cells. the new knowledge could transfer to human cells. >> there is a research that will use heart therapies built out of your own biological material, your heart cells and your tissue. and that is phone shallly longer lived. >> it can test how effective new drugs under improving heart function. >> a bay area musical giant team up for a good cause. >> and unlikely duo. joining forces to help brian

show. >> a reminder about the dream campaign. there is $1 going to help foster children. just go to facebook.com/abc 7 news. it could help change someone's

and there is a and a concert to benefit injured zbints giants fan brian stow. >> it goes on sale tomorrow and tonight abc 7 news is giving you a preview. >> that is in nappa. but you might recognize him in a familiar role. >> yes. that is the third place coach of the giants. a man with two career autos over the time, the time i love to play music and get way from this balances out he is in san

francisco for seven years, struck up a friendship with bob weir. >> he asked if i'd sing the anthem, i did that and he said i'd like to be a part of something. >> then, brian stow was attacked at a dodgers game. >> all of that was changed that day. and it affected all of us and our city. >> this is the result. >> i play music because it makes me feel good. we can make other people feel better. >> they organized concerts and they raised $60,000 and produced a dvd that goes on sale tuesday tim says what happened gave him pause and

brought him closer to his family. >> my little brother sings oper na. three languages. in our house in thanksgiving there is a four hour set and dinner in between. >> that dvd will sell for $20. >> that is fun. >> yes. >> and let's hope this pulls in a lot of money. >> there is pleasant weather continuing. it's pleasant and tomorrow, sunny skies, high temperatures inland into low to mid-80s and 70s to low 80s around the bay. there is a bit of a cooling trend through mid week and there are temperatures rebound by sunday, monday. there is nothing extreme, just nice and warm. >> coming up a bay area boxer steps into the ring.

>> and his wife will be there thanks to the

join me tonight at 9:00,

coming up most buses take people around the city and go about their business but not this one. what is going on? >> and then at 11:00 a leap from the edge of space. a daredevil planning to dive back to earth from 90,000 feet. it's coming up at 9:00 and 11:00 and yikes. >> and you know, high up there. all right. let's talk about sports. >> yes. better him than me. >> yes. >> kidding. >> i hope he makes it. >> 49ers holding practice friday. rookies checked in and started to prep for the southbound. the niners come ofg a 13 and 3 regular season. defense is set. and there is 49ers really want more play makers. aj jenkins happy to get extra days of resting. >> this is, i mean, in a sense there is no one for a couple

days going to get my mind into a -- going to have extra practice. just to get back into the play. and football or what not. and i mean, the feeling of camp is it. >> and the raiders traded louis murphy today. and murphy productive when healthy but last year, hurt and there is a groin jury so they made a deal f there is one thing casey knows is how to fight. she spent half of her life supporting her husband, boxer robert and he will be m the ring on saturday in san jose. and abc 7 explains she's been fighting for her life since 2007. >> and i couldn't see the children. it was hard, they were so small at the time. you know? they needed their mom around.

>> for two years she fought a good fight against leukemia cancer relapsed until she was told a bone marrow transplant would be her only hope. december of 2009 a match found in germany. >> today? >> my health is excellent now. i am just thankful to be here. >> she's thankful for a new found friendship. she contacted her donor half a world away. she met her for the first time three months ago in arizona. >> unbelievable. there are feelings and and and and we sat there. we were crying.

and just hugged for a long time. like we're were meant to be bonded together. >> and she has long dreamt of the scenario. her her this is a calling. >> this is i had is when i decided okay, i want to help someone else. >> she is staying with the family three weeks and will be ringside july 28th. >> i'm excited she's going to be there. you've seen the way they are together. they mesh so great. it's -- unbelievable. and they're like sisters now. >> and a bond that should never be broken. >> wow. amazing story. >> and there is yankees today

for a couple pitchers. a's had the day off in preparation for a series with the blue jays and are now tie forward a wild card spot. there is a rough schedule coming up but they're thinking playoffs. >> everybody can go, that is our goal. we just want to try our best. if our best is into the playoffs fantastic. that is what everybody is here for if not, we move on until next year. >> it's amazing what's happening in oak loaned yes. yes. >> and it's remarkable. you almost have to get ready for pie. and water cooler and everything. >> yes. yes. >> and that is exciting stuff. >> i'm dan ashley. >> thanks for joining us.

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