>> caltrans says the bolts are related to the function, they could open the bridge as scheduled on labor day while work to repair bad bolts is underway. and a search has to determine the new bridge would be safer for drivers than the old bridge. >> now this bolt delay is scheduled to open in 145 days labor day weekend. stay with us for the very latest updates on this construction effort. another bridge to talk b motorists using the san mateo bridge should expect delays as work begins to install a new toll collection system starting on friday, at 7:00 p.m. far west lane will be closed for updates in the two carpool lanes on the left-hand side

that. should wrap up by 5:00 a.m. on monday. then, following weekend affecting fast track only lanes. >> we continue to follow breaking news out of suburb an atlanta on that firefighter hostage situation. a police s.w.a.t. team shot and killed a gunman holding four firefighters against their will. one officer was shot in the hand. and has been taken to the hospital. police say they had in choice but to go in. >> the lives of the firefighters got a point we believe their lives were in danger. and our s.w.a.t. team made the decision to go in there. >> a terrifying situation. the four firefighters held hostage are okay. officials say they slightly injured.

five firefighters being held captive. police are on the lookout for two armed robbers. they released video showing the pair walking into the grocery outlet on east 14th. this january, they pulled a gun on a clerk demanding money. it was frightening for employees and customers there. >> they were found they hit the floor. some were trying -- crying and they froze up. customers running into the back out of the doors to the emergency exists. >> suspects connected to seven robberies there is a $20,000 reward ta help track them down. >> police searching for an injured armed robber. they say it could be a case of life or death. the robber held up a happy doughnuts and a struggle broke out during that crime. the robber shot an employee

managing to police think the robber could have been injured and could die in f.not treated. anyone with information is asked to give police a call. >> a big bipartisan break through on capitol hill in washington tonight on the devicive issue of gun control. under an agreement background checks would be expanded to include commercial sales at gun shows and online. in an emotional plea michelle obama called on the senate to pass other me shufrs as well. evoking a memory of a chicago teenager who was shot and killed a week after pefsh yompling at her husband's inauguration. >> the family was just like my family. she was me and i was her.

>> national rifle association said expanlding background checks at gun shows will not prevent the next shooting. >> the governor and first lady have offered condolences to the family of a soldier killed in afghanistan. the 26-year-old died after an attack saturday in the zaboa provence, governor brown says he bravely gave his life in service of state and nation. he ordered flags held at half staff at the capitol today. >> today thousands of americans marching for immigration reform part of the national day of action. a few dozen people rallying near the capitol carried signs in the hope of shaping immigration debate. they want to create a path to citizenship for immigrants living in the united states illegal.

the march is taking place in the commission district tonight. >> that is right. we're in front of the federal building here. as you know, california has largest number of immigrants in the nation so marchers participating in this rally know what's happening right now in the nation's capital will have an impact in california so marchers went down market street and some carried a paper flower in their hands representing acording to them, 1,000 people deported from the u.s. every day. in washington a bipartisan group of eight senators refered to as gang of 8 was putting finishing touches on a comprehensive immigration reform plan. we're told some agreement has been reached including a guest worker program they can live with. >> calling for immigration reform including everyone who is here and that has plans for this the future that doesn't just put more border patrol

agents at the border. >> some say in order to succeed it cannot be rushed. several senators including republican senator john mccain said immigration reform only will work if the border is secured. >> no one believes apprehensions are the answer then what is the answer? in order for congress to make a judgment? >> and this immigration reform bill affect skpekted to be unveiled tomorrow, then off to committee hearings. we don't know when that will be. marchers maitd their way to the federal building but this is where senator feinstein's offices are. she's been instrumental in these negotiations.

this has to be the windiest place in san francisco. >> thank you very much n washington, d.c. hundreds of people marched for immigration reform including about 50 students from uc berkeley. they join students to help pressure congress to act on this issue. >> and still to come retailers being asked to clean up store shelfs and clear shelves of certain potentially toxic chemical autos and free ride could be soon over for san francisco's answer to cab shortage but will this drive ride sharing business and drive customers away? >> in sacramento a senate committee okays a move to take away tax

a federal judge ruled san francisco police were justified in shooting a man in a wheelchair two years ago this, is cell phone the incident shows who officers firing at randall dunkin after slashing an officer in the shoulder. the officers say he continued to be a threat after they fired a bean bag at him. he was file aid civil suit against police. the judge didn't buy it. his attorney is outraged. >> if this shooting is on videotape appearing outragis if a person can claim self-defense the person is protected by the law. >> he plans to appeal the ruling to the 9th circuit court of appeal autos the ride

sharing services may not get a free ride much longer. today, cal customers can locate one through smart phones but they're not very popular and they protested out side of the hearing including these services have unfair advantage because drivers don't pay driver autos they don't have that. i mean a lot of us would just give up our license and do what they do. and and it should be classified by commercial carriers by achls taxies. >> boy scouts under fire for refusing to accept gay children. california lawmakers taking aim with a bill getting rid of the nonprofit status and tax breaks.

nannette mirrorand joins us with details. >> a teen is the inspiration for a controversial proposal to ask lawmakers to take a look at whether all nonprofits are deserving of tax breaks ryan made headlines when the boy scouts denied him an eagle award because he's gay. >> approve this legislation. >> his father urged a senate committee to support a to change the tax status. >> it bothers me that the state of california by giving prefshl tax treatment to the boy scouts is condoning their policy autos that means groups would be taxed like corporations for donations membership dus and other sources of income a big

financial blow. >> i was sexually molested. >> eagle scout dale scout says bits safety. >> mixing of the two sexual oren traigss in a concentrated week long skamp not a good mix. i think that this puts kmirn at risk. >> for other nonprofits like this christian leadership customer camp they worry not only about losing tax status but what inclusive policies mean. >> i can't allow boys so-to-shower with girl that's come to the camp we'd have to close our doors. >> because it's unclear if the skou scouts will approve a resolution rescinding the ban senator. >> the boy scouts are a great institution empouering young people, exposing them to opportunities and building

leader that's will serve our communities for the rest of their lives and i think nobody should be excluded for that opportunity. >> if signed into law your donations to the boy scouts will continue to be tax deductible but will have to count it as income unless the policies change. >> health groups urging retailers to remove products can hazardous chemicals from their shelves. a similar plan preempted a plan for bpa. four billion groups are targeting the groups asking them to phase out more than 100 chemicals. including a removeal of bpa,

parabens and phalates. >> here is something we haven't been able to say for a while. housing market is tightening up. >> remarkable. another example it's rebounding quickly. >> there are fewer homes and more buyers so rule of supply and demand kicking in. big time. number of homes for sale dropped by 15% in march compared to last year. listings dropped and fell 51% in san jose. as a result bay area home prices shot up. median prices of 23% in san francisco. and 31% in san jose. >> first, rumors now, reality a facebook phone going to be in your face. it's called htv first. users news feed appears on the

display. and sthez is ideal for true, true facebook fans. >> you have to love facebook to get this phone. as soon as you turn it on, photos of the friends you've got to love having it in your face all the time. >> the phone costs $100 with a two year contract going on sale on friday. now, if you still communicate with friends the old fashion wade there is a bit gf news for you. you will get mail deliveries saturday. u.s. postal service says wilt not end saturday deliveries this saturday. a funding measure for bids a cut. now that, will have to come up with a new plan. the agency lost $16 billion last year. congress put up between a rock and a hard place they have to

pay pension costs up front and can't reduce services. >> this would have saved $2 billion. >> still 14 to go. >> yes. >> thank you. >> let's turn back to weather for sner like out there. >> you won't get a lot of sunshine we're seeing it's still beautiful out there. wind is gibbing to pick up. live doppler 7 hd i'll show what it looks like. clear skies other than high clouds moving in. some changes in the form of wind gusting to 36 miles per hour at sfo. it's getting breezy out there. and that is going to help to take temperatures down tomorrow. here is a view from our

cameras, oakland 71. upper 70s and half moon bay cooler spots 57. taking a look at the view from golden gate bridge you can see it's just a gorgeous day there. it's 15 degrees warmer than average. nowhere near records for locations in the upper 80s to low 90s, here is a look at highlights. partly cloudy skies overnight. windy conditions return this sunday. so if you have plans this weekend just keep that in mind. here is a look at pacific satellite picture. cold front to the north going set the stage. and you'll feel the difference and notice the different here is a look at computer animation. 7:00 p.m. just high clouds. more high clouds overnight and then by morning fog makes it's

way back to the coastline. the commute will include low skploudz fog. so be aware of that. mid 40s to upper 50s starting off the morning then, by afternoon, numbers on the mild side but coming down. 71 degrees in san jose. 69 in sunnyvale. 68 in palo alto. 66 degrees in san mateo. half moon bay 59. 56 in pacifica. downtown san francisco, 64. north bay, it's not going to be mid-80s of today. 73 tomorrow. still a mild day in san rafael. clear lake, 70. 69 oakland inland areas mid-70s for pittsburgh and fairfield.

sheer look at the accu-weather forecast. mild inland sh cooler tomorrow for everyone. then hitting sunday it's going to be windy ask cooler. cooling continues monday, mid-50s to mid-60s a far cry from today. no rain in the accu-weather forecast. follow live doppler 7 hd on twitter. here at abc 7 news we'll keep you informed whether raining, windy, shining and beautiful like today, live from the roof of the kgotv broadcast center i'm sandhya patel. just go tong joy the sunshine a little bit longer. >> thank you very much. >> coming up a college education for free sfl sn a program expanding across state.

>> then a 12-year-old san francisco boy honored for his heroics. the phone call may have saved his mother's life. we'll be right back here.

a popular online education program offered at san jose state being expanded. lieutenant governor launched signed a remember rand yum expanding the program. it was developed by harvard and m.i.t.to offer courses at no charge. san jose state plans to add five new online courses in the fall and going to establish a trained staff member to use that system. >> thousands of people in the east bay getting a head start on earth day. earth expo sustainibility fair

held today. the focus this year is going green. 80 exhibitors set up booths and eating local sustainable food. earth day is april 20th coming up soon. san jose fal tons in need of help. three peregrine falcons hatched and are now in need of new names. the naming contest is top cliff who live is go to school in san jose. art work is required to enter. for more information go to abc 7 news.com. that will be a fun project. >> yes. >> still to come we want you to meet some new babes

coming up at 6:00 new details in the murder of a paramedic in oakland hills. a key piece of evidence now in the hands of police. also from michael finney. two couples left waiting and waiting for money they expected to get after their dream weddings the 50th anniversary with a special reunion of a brightest star we'll have those stories and more coming up at 6:00. now, back to dan and cheryl. >> thank you. >> tonight there is a big celebration of a 2-month-old male penguin. >> he had been living with her

parents to give the family a chance to bond academy of sciences is holding a contest to name the penguin. >> this is the first chick to hatch since 2008. >> you'll see a tiger cub in the san francisco zoo joining the enclosure on friday. >> today was a trial run and her mommy proved to be atentive. >> zoo yeerps say it's 14 pounds, cub strong enough to meet the family. this is "world news." tonight, ready to launch. north korea on the verge of firing a missile in a show of force to the world, and our bob woodruff is in the region where all eyes are on the skies tonight. breakthrough. will a compromise in congress change what happens when you try to buy a gun? our david muir at the gun show, jon karl at the white house,

and michelle obama tearing up as she makes her case. >> i told them that there's a reason that we're here on this earth. inside the big hoax. who played a nationwide trick on the single biggest tv evangelist in america today? we track down the man who says he spread word that joel osteen had given up on god. and kitchen cam. news today about how much food america wastes. so we use our cameras to show one family all the money they're throwing away. >> good evening. tonight there's urgent new evidence that north korea is ready to launch a missile at any hour, any moment, a show of force, a defiant test of world reaction. abc news has been told that the fuel has been loaded. the missile is on the pad. and our bob woodruff is in south

korea to bring us more details right now. >> reporter: the top u.s. defense official responded to kim jong-un's rising rhetoric today. >> north korea's actions have been skating very close to a dangerous line. >> reporter: there is some anxiety growing on the streets and in the subways of seoul amid south korean news reports that emergency threat levels jumped to watchcon-2, which is one step away from war. even as koreans went about their daily routines, young koreans, who have lived through the endless propaganda and missile tests for decades, now even they are starting to wonder about kim jong-un. >> he is very crazy. >> reporter: he's crazy? parents are getting nervous. sae jung kim told me for the first time in this conflict, tomorrow, she will not take her son to kindergarten. >> any strike, anywhere else, i want my kids to be with me. >> repor