racing confirms the tragic death of andrew bart simpson. we want to show you where it is right now. we did tow it. the boat overturned in choppy conditions. the crew based in alameda that is where mark matthews is there tonight. mark? >> the team is now arriving back here at the compound. these were team members out trying to rescue the crew on board that stricken yacht and to recover the yacht. the 72 foot yacht cap sized while practicing. the boats are very stable until they are not and these america's cup yachts are overpouered, their sail is 130

feet high and it's solid wing this afternoon, 13 crew were on board. andrew simpson, nicknamed bart for obvious reasons. the remaining 11 all uninjured about 45 minutes ago the ceo gave a very brief statement to reporters here at the compound. >> we had a tragic day on the bay and our thoughts and prayers are with bart simpson's andrew simpson's family, wife, and kids. and also with my teammates. shocking experience to go through. and we have a lot to deal within the next few days in terms of assuring everybody's

well being. >> reports are that doctor was the team on the water worked on simpson for 20 minutes. the gold medal sailor was 36 years old and won the gold in china in the star class then took silver in the london olympics. san francisco fire chief had this to say about simpson when she was on the yacht club this afternoon. >> it's a tragic day someone who is well known and well regarded as an expert racer. and our hearts go out to the family of the member of the team. >> now, the ceo is the head of

the team but he is a san francisco native. i covered him when he was the skipper. he crewed on the bay grew up with legend tom blackaller. he is a member of the st. francis yacht club. he was the first american to do that. the crew bringing up the sail from the cap sized catamaran and into the compound this, is a very difficult day for the crew and i was racing on the bay in 1994 when the rolex yachtsman of the year, larry klein died during a race when the hiking rack he was on broke. i was on the st. francis yacht club dock as the paramedics tried unsuccessfully to revive

larry klein. it is a very grim, grim reminder of what can happen. reporting from alameda, mark matthews abc 7 news. >> it's a daichk russ sport. thank you, mark. >> a similar inissy dent involving oracle's racing yacht. their yacht cap sized last october. >> that yacht couldn't be salvaged. >> oracle issued a statement saying quote today is a sad day for all of us in the sailing community. andrew simpson was a great person, a terrific sailor and a good friend to the team. he will be dearly missed. >> artemis racing tweeted this photo showing the team one hour before that tragic run. reading a small gathering, good breeze, sunny conditions today on sf bay. >> let's bring in spencer christian with more on

conditions today on the bay. it was windy, choppy. >> and breezy, gusty conditions. we show you during the time of the on the bay. one is that near chrissy field. others pier one in san francisco. and another story from 12:30 to 1:30. gusts to chrissy field. there is no way to know what the precise wind speed was. these winds are not considered excessive. but contributed to a choppy water. >> thank you. >> moving on to other news. a riot almost broke out among frantic nairnts a concord school today after it was

evacuated from a possible bomb threat. students gathered there after the evacuation. but parents had to wait to be reunited with their kids that is when frustration set in. >> there is no control whatsoever. >> you got people jumping the fence and cry something. >> yes. >> once again we're doing our best. people trying to keep people calm. >> officials say rules require them to check ids. >> a day care center has been shut down after an infant found strapped in a car seat. the license for stephanie's day care has been suspend skptd owner initially licensed in 1995 to operate a home child care center. according to a report the boy was repeatedly kept in the car

seat alone in a closet in an off limits area of the facility. >> a division of the department of social services and we're currently under investigation. >> the owner has until mid day -- mid may to appeal. the department is asking her license be revoked. >> people running oakland police department claim they welcome a new report critical of the command staff. a report comes just a day after the chief, howard jordan, suddenly quits. allen? >> this is the long dash waitsed report following the controversial hiring of former new york city police commissioner, protestors said his methods attack constitutional rights but the report took aim at poor

implementation of the crime cite fiting plan. >> they were inside and brokt door. they were inside of the house. >> neighbors in the redwood heights part of oakland say burglaries are more brazen. >> police protection is less and less. >> a critical report released today shows only one part time investigator was assigned to 10,000 burglary cases last year. >> took over an hour to respond. by that time, if in the area, he's gone. >> with initiation the mayor says response times will improve. 25 civilians will be taking reports.

>> we're hoping to see a difference on the ground level. >> one program introduced by the hired consultants is called come stat. it and uses computers to target hot spots. >> it's going to have an impact on crime and reduce crime in the city. >> they need to implement this and to try to do something about it. >> one major problem pointed out is failure to implement the plan properly. the police chief resigned yesterday leaving interim chief in charge. >> we're improving our processes and we're going to be more efficient in fighting crime. >> there is a renewed will but the question is whether or not oakland can deliver with 25%

viewer officers. the police consultant and mayor are expecting results within the next six months. i'm allen wong abc 7 news. >> caltrans settled on a plan for dealing with 32 broken bolts on the bay bridge. today 116 days to go we got a look inside of the lab where testing is being done. we're live with the story on treasure island. heather? >> this is one lab and so far data is encouraging. no more bolts will crack like those 32 did in march. >> this is a single piece and tests conducted on other portions of it. >> what started out as a run has been sliced and diced down

to smaller pieces in this lab. these from a batch of new rods in 2010. eight have been brought here because similar rods failed with tensioned. now they want to make sure they aren't prone to the same problem. caltrans didn't know it was a threat at the time. >> now we know it's hydrogen embritelment. you know? we have a little bit of evidence where that gives a little bit more information to work with. >> the lab gathering data on how hard this deal is. this measures how metal withstands forceful impact. >> it's 24,000 pounds now.

>> this measures strength at a rate of half an inch per minute. >> wow. >> data collected here will be sent elsewhere. independent labs testing as well, and a highway administration will do an armed review. that to satisfy those who lost faith in caltrans. >> it's $6.3 billion safest bridge in the world in an area so this is important to the general public. >> caltrans announced it would settle on a plan in dealing with the bridge they're hoping making no promises to open on time labor day weekend. >> thank you.

>> a follow up to the fire on the san mateo bridge. why the state is not equipped to guarantee your safety. >> in sarkt, workers say hours are being cut so they don't have to provide health coverage under obama care. >> tonight upgrade of a lock r -- soccer field clears a

a major victory tonight for san francisco in efforts to renovate soccer fields. the state commission says the city should be allowed to move forward with the plan to refurbish the beach chalet soccer fields. today's hearing lasted for hours with opponents signaling their feelings with fan gestures as well as testimony. >> what about kids? >> how many do we have? >> there are toxic issues that need to be seriously considered. >> there has been passionate debate about the soccer fields in golden gate park. san francisco recreation and parks department plans to partner with a nonprofit on a multi million dollar renovation calling for synthetic turf and light

installations. >> at a time when it's critical that we provide more field capacity for family autos more than 10,000 kids play soccer on fields every year. with more signing up all the time. opponents say turf releases potentially cancer causing toxins. >> i'm opposed because i think children need natural grass. and i think it's healthier for them. >> there is nobody in the recreation and parks department paying attention to concerns and maintaining historic and natural areas. >> four city government body as proved rec and park plans and now, the state coastal commission has given a stamp after proveal. it's own staff recommended otherwise.

saying he's ready for renovations to move forward. >> they've always been soccer fields never have been a meadow as has been stated. and have been in disrepair. >> those who want to start the project aren't giving up. in the newsroom abc 7 news. >> a middle schoolteacher has been arrested after police found a loaded firearm, cocaine and marijuana in his car at school. the 53-year-old has been employed in vacaville since 2007 and is now booked in jail. >> tonight a thief is on the loose after he stole a bicycle in front of our news cameras. we were there. watch this. it's incredible. the owner made a stop on the

trip to work. that is when the thief pedaled away. >> i couldn't chase him. i -- he was on the bike. on my bike. and i was -- imagine myself in this situation but i couldn't catch up to him. >> the owner called police and they're looking for the man and the bike but at least they have that video. >> yes. >> spencer let's check on the forecast. >> there you go. >> things looking good right now. clear skies across the bay. low clouds near the coast throughout the afternoon and much as it did last night it's going to push inland just a bit overnight.

temperatures had in the 60s in santa cruz but 50s in san francisco and half moon bay. two cooler spots. looking eastward it's 65 degrees in napa right now. how about this view from golden gate bridge looking at mainly clear skies. some low clouds overnight, sunny mild and we can expect warmer weather. satellite shows movement of the low pressure system that brought us unsettled weather to our east right now. a warm up into the weekend. overnight areas of low clouds and fog pushing inland. there will be low temperatures into low 50s overnight. starting at 5:00 there will be

some areas of low clouds and fog. so some locations may have reduced visibility. high temperatures into the 50s. cooler breezier and 70s around the bay, low 80s into warmest loks. starting in the south bay, highs up to 77 in san jose and cupper tino. cool on the coast. pacifica mid to upper 50s. downtown san francisco a high of 64 tomorrow. 77 santa rosa. 73 in fremont. inland highs up to 79. here is the accu-weather forecast. weekend going to be warmer with highs by sunday into

upper 80s inland and about 80s around the bay. then we'll see mild to warm weather for much of next week. still temperatures remaining into low to mid-80s so summer preview. >> near perfect score. >> that is

san francisco district attorney asking for the public to help catch a member of the infamous billionaire boys club. a judge overturned his conviction. and now faces charges stemming from the death of a he pedestrian in the tender loin in august. evidence shows he ran a red light driving a taxi for luxor cab. >> through his recklessness he caused not only the death of an innocent person but ruined the life of a family. >> my grandchildren would not

have a father for the rest of their live. >> he has left the bay area. the district attorney believes he might be in southern california. >> consumer reports awarded a near perfect score to the tesla model s electric car. the only draw backs are its limited range and that it takes 12 hours to charge the battery. all this follows an earnings report showing the company turned a profit for the first time. stock has risen 24%. one analyst predicts it could go high as $100 a share. >> there is more still to come tonight at 6:00. first a follow up. why the agency is not equipped to guarantee our safety.

>> and a loophole that would make affordable health care

tonight the state public utilities commission looking into the horrific limousine fire. we've learn there'd is not a lot of oversight to make sure the industry is as safe adds it can be. vic? >> the regulations deals almost exclusively with making sure companies have insurance coverage. it seem as parent having been to the p.u.c. meeting today that the agency swril a hard time enforcing change autos one issue is to look at where there are gaps in coverage and examine whether there is something that needs to be done there.

>> the commissioners found there are gaps and discovered doing something about them will be difficult. they heard that limo with 10 or fewer people aboard are not required to have fire extinguishers. but that it won't have helped saturday night so how about storing it in the passenger compartment? >> you can't carry it in the car. it becomes a missile. and there is a bigger safety hazard. >> those with 10 or fewer people are not required to undergo inspecks. the general says the p.u.c.

would have a difficult time if passing a bill mandating inspecks for all limos. >> no one has training or skills to do vehicle inspections stepping into this arena would be a increase in the mission. >> to give you an idea of the scope of the problem, there are about 10,000 limos licensed with the p.u.c. across the state. many are stretch limos, mostly town cars. commissioner sand yes value wondered if there is an oversight. >> there is no system right now that provides a double check of the work. is that correct? >> correct. >> he says he expects investigations to last about a month. we learned federal

department of transportation has stepped in. to limo stop. vic lee abc 7 news. >> thank you. >> now it's three women held captive more than a decade begin their lives again the man accused of holding them prisoner is in jail tonight under suicide watch. aerial kas vo was in court today now a prisoner himself. >> this situation to keep prisoner. >> castro did not enter a plea he stood in court as the judge set bail at $8 million. prosecutors say they're considering the death penalty. >> i intend to seek charges for every act of sexual

violence, rape, each day of kidnapping and every assault, all attempted murders. >> castro's mother spoke to reporters today speaking in spanish apologized to the victims and said her son is sick. >> there is a move to penalize company that's cut back worker hours to avoid having to offer them health insurance next year when health reform kicks in. >> with her schedule reduced she couldn't afford to buy health coverage anymore so she enrolled her son in a government program. >> he's on medical now. i'm going to have to get it myself too,. >> critics say that is a growing trend. beginning next year federal affordable care act requires employers to provide coverage to anyone working 30 hours or

more per week to avoid mandate hours are reduced. forcing many to go on state programs. >> i don't think that is right. >> jimmy gomez has a measure to financially penalize anyone trying to take advantage of what has been dubbed the walmart loophole. money will go to medical. if it isn't fix,est maifting tax mayers will have to pick up the tab. >> it will continue to grow until it squeezes out other programs so education, public safety, you name the program, it will be squeezed out. >> companies deny hours are being reduced to circumvent the law. opponents say there is already a federal penalty in place. and that the state fine could

be 10 times that and insist any added costs will hurt the economy. >> it's like a gun to the employer heads. >> andridge just wants hours back and health coverage. >> that something i should be able to provide for my family. >> the bill has until september to get to the governor's desk. >> some of silicon valley greatest inventions have been made in garages.

silicon valley is famous for start ups launched in garages. >> now some are using their garage to build a satellite and launch it into space. >> paying a visit to the team behind sky cube. >> hunched over a small naibl a garage they're working towards a tight deadline. >> we are replacing batteries.

these ones are not charged. >> there are countless variables in play. they have only one chance to get it right. >> this satellite will launch into orbit. >> it will fly high above the earth. it's powered by the sun and packs three cameras. >> you'll be able to request a picture of the earth. >> tim is an app developer and a space nerd. he decided his next project will go where no app has gone before. >> it's about doing something only big companies could go do. >> tim rounded up a team and created sky cube.

sending back tweets and picture autos this is code for hi, world that. is what i'm transmitting now. >> some parts are off the shofl but the team has to build things themselves like these solar panels. >> to measure the ones. >> they cost a near $1.50 each. when deployed, the panel unfold to charge batteries and reveal cameras. then comes the tricky part. >> we cannot do that until it gets up there. >> the team swril to pick the code. then therk have to get the pictures back. >> talking about $40. so pretty cheap. >> thanks to a deal with the navy they can post to the internet but all good things

must come to an end. >> this is the grand finale. >> that tiny satellite will pop up this giant balloon. this will drag it out of orbit and that is when you might catch a glimpse of it. >> if you're a kid, it's a good wow moment. you know? >> the end is only the beginning. they raised $117,000 on kick starter. >> if this works will we pull this off? >> and we'll talk about that one. >> remarkable. >> coming up here next a chilling report from michael finney on the cameras that can follow your

as you well know, cameras are everywhere these days. they're on your cell phones and tablets. >> do you know hackers can gain control and watch you, even record you?

>> how creepy that? >> yes. >> michael finney is here with a real consumer alert tonight. >> if you have teenagers you've got to tell them about this report. send them to take a look at it. some do it because they can. others have a more malicious intent. the bottom line if you're not care whafl you do in your home may not be as private as you think. it's known as a rat or remote administrative tool. >> it's a generic term for someone being able to own your compute year ratters can use rat to gain control of camera, recording your every move. and can startle you, they can stair at you, and spy on you in your bedroom. >> in one instance a user a female was using a lap top in bed and a compromising picture was taken. >> the uc berkeley student had

to call police after the ratter tried to black mail her with the picture. >> we're seeing it happening often. >> in 2010 a school district was sued after being discovered it used cameras to monitor its students. the direct went so far to accuse a student of selling drugs. the senior attorney at electronic frontier foundation. >> if it's just a photograph of you sitting in front of the computer it's intruding into a private space. >> these tacks on individual privacy come from the same family after tacks used to target institutions and governments. both iran and china have been accused of being involved on such major banks as bank of

america, citi group, wells fargo and u.s. bank. >> the concern is that people are eavesdropping keeping an eye on people and perhaps have visibility in spaces they should not he says such high security government installations won't allow employees or visitors to even bring in standard lap tops or cell phones. for individuals the solution is simple. cover your camera with tape or paper. but tiger from uc berkeley suggests shutting down a microphone as well by hitting f 1 key. >> that will bring up a kbraix part of the computer, you can turn off the micro phone from there. >> there is a good likelihood they're also listening to what is going on in the room.

>> all three people we talked to encouraged everyone to install patches and be cautious. if you don't this, could happen to you. >> so this is something we should all be aware of and take precaution. we have a link to more details instructions on how to turn your camera and microphone off. just click on 7 on your side. >> it's alarming. >> this video showing up on the internet sou guys know. >> thank you very much. >> spencer back now with an update on the forecast. >> yes. >> fog on the coast. high temperatures climbing into low 80s inland. we'll continue to warm up as you can see on the accu-weather forecast. we'll see upper 80s to near

90s inland. and warm weather throughout the week. >> thank you. >> okay. >> major league baseball looks to a call on the a's game. >> coming up with a decision not making the a's happy. stay with us.

major league baseball admitted what everybody realized last night. everybody but four umps that were working the game. they blew the call. oakland trailing by a run adam gonzales appeared to tie it up with a solo homer to left. they went to video replay review.

>> you've got to be kidding me. >> sorry. couldn't resist three blind mice who. knows what video they looked at. today, joe tori says should have been a run and it was a judgment call. and a's and indians back ate. no dispute about this. keep this hit off barto low cologne. nick swisher gets all of it. solo blast, his fifth of the year allowing six runs in four innings. yikes. mark reynold goesing deep off of eric scripner. third home reer of the day for

indians. they complete a four-game sweep of the athletics. a's continue on the road trip going to seattle next. before last night, clay thompson's coach was leading the fleeing assists while playing for pacers. it is an eternity ago. now a lot of people are talking about how they play be the best shooting guard tandem in nba history. this is a limit since taking the claims. and so no matter who is making

big nights you find a way to get it dub. we have to maintain that. >> so if we want to be rel skbrent get the recognition that is something we've got to do it on a defensive end. >> so pga, began today in florida there is the opening round. he's waiting and waiting. hole in one. rory mcel roy never made the cut in this event. he will be okay. tied for second. three back up. a ledder roberto castro is nine under and four back.

this report brought to you by orchard supply, hardware. >> it's just bad. >> good call to nair song. >> yes. >> worked nicely. >> yes. >> join me tonight coming up the attorney general takes on another big bank. illegal practices she says jp morgan chase is committing. >> no dars cars, no back ups. why is caltrans spending hundreds of millions here when it can be helping us like this? it's an abc 7 news investigation. >> we need that here in the bay area. >> that is this edition of abc 7 news at 6:00. >> from all of us here have a terrific evening.

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