good afternoon, everybody, i'm larry beil. >> breaking news happening southern california. police say they have captured a shooting suspect after gunfire he erupted near santa monica city college. so far three people have died from a series of shootings that began around noon time. >> witnesses say a man shot two people inside of a home then set that home on fire

next shot at a woman in a car. at least three others have been wounded. students heard the gunfire. >> i heard two shots. i didn't think anything of them. i thought people were running i was still curious and didn't leave immediately of i got behind the bookstore. and heard someone discharging like a whole clip of ammunition. >> i heard a girl screaming i said he oh, my god, what's happening? everybody was saying get out of here, run, run. >> the shooting took place about three miles from where the president headlined a political fund-raiser. the secret service said it had no impact on the fund-raiser. the campus is under lock down. this is a helicopter view. you can see it's overcast there in the los angeles area today. but campus still locked down right now. >> they were searching for a

second shooter on a man dressed in black. mr. obama is now in palm springs arriving there for a meeting with china's leader and expected to hold a joint news conference. the white house says he will seek assurance he takes seriously of growing chinese cyber spying. >> discussion comes the same day the president addressed new revelations about the surdz programs. the president told reporters in san jose this morning that the u.s. must strike the right balance between security and civil liberties as the u.s. fights terrorism. >> it's important to recognize that you can't have 100% security and also, that have

100% privacy and zero inconvenience. we're going to have to make choices as a society. >> the president's comments follow revelations government has been involved in collecting phone use and internet use abroad. he made comments following a stay in the bay area where he attended two fund raisers for the democratic party. >> google saying it care btz security about the data and says, quote, we disclose in accordance with the law but google does not have a back door to the government to access private user data. >> and yahoo statement we do not provide the government with direct access to servers, systems or networks. >> a new development in the corruption scandal involving george shirakowa. >> the judge postponed sentencing because of the new charge against him.

vic? >> this afternoon to be sentenced as part of a plea bargain. but suddenly this case took a left turn, prosecutors filed a surprise new charge in a case officially closed three years ago. lawyers told the judge the sudden filing violated a plea deal that resolved all investigations against him. the judge pennypacker seemed stunned as well. >> he has been convicted of 12 criminal counts for lying on campaign finance reports and gambling with public funds. in march, pled guilty to five felony counts and seven misdemeanors.

prosecutors reached a plea deal and pledged never to run for office again, on wednesday, the district attorney filed a new and different, case against the disgraced former supervisor. now charged with crimes related to an illegal campaign mailer railed -- mailed out three years ago during a race for a former city council seat. prosecutors say a routine dna swab came back with a hit from the data banks. his dna found on a postage stamp on one campaign hit pieces aimed at discrediting him. prosecutors argued that the new charge was never discussed as part of the plea agreement and they that we westbound rights to vile separately. >> no one thinking about this case z we're surprised as anyone when the data base hit

from the state came back. >> defense lawyers asked a juk judge to dismiss this case and if not, to postpone everything because lawyers and judge you may have to recuse themselves because they were all part of the negotiations for the plea deal which promised immunity in other investigations. the fbi hopes someone recognizing one of three robbers captured by surveillance cameras during a series of bank robberies. agents say the trio pulled three takeover robberies since monday. the latest took place yesterday on terrible street in san francisco sunset district. thieves hit two other banks on monday. investigators believe the same men robbed another bafrk in san francisco in april. we'll bring reactions from the fbi coming up on abc 7 news at

5:00. >> the serial killer known as the night stalker died in marin general hospital this morning at age 53. >> richard ramirez had been on death row, well known to police here in the bay area especially in san francisco. >> abc 7 news has our story. he was known as the night stalker. to many, evil serial killer who showed no remorse and mercy n 1989 convicted in southern california of 13 murders and other vicious crimes known for sexual assaulting and mutilating victims. and fr the satanic symbols left behind. but he's expected of committing three murders here in the bay area. >> if you saw him, just saw him, you knew there is something wrong. >> san francisco police chief was an officer in the mid 19 80s when a detective made a

link. the suspect was still at large. >> people are told keep your windows locked if you have a dog put the dog out. you know? it was an anxious time here in san francisco hoo in 2009 with ramirez on death row, police matched killer dna with that at the scene where a 9-year-old girl was killed in a tender loin hotel in 1984. >> he contacted me and wanted to see me. i specialize in death penalty investigation. >> the defense attorney had a relationship with ramirez in early 1990s and advised him several years he and i got along well. he was a very disturbed human being and had difficulty controlling himself n dealing with me, he was very nice. >> brian ended up not taking the appeal because the attorney was too busy with

other death penalty cases tonight we'll hear from police inspector joe too maniy who met ramirez face-to-face many times. in the newsroom abc 7 news. >> thank you. >> christopher mufay who kidnapped his children and took them for a ride on a yacht will serve time in jai. a judge sentenced him to three years for child stealing and possession of stolen property. and the attorneys says his client realizes there is no rational explanation and says he believes his kids were being exposed to someone with substance abuse issues. >> temperatures soaring around the bay area. >> and that is often the case as air quality declines, live

doppler 7 shows just a thin layer of clouds near the coast. sunny skies and hot conditions right now. blue skies over the bay. san francisco, 64 degrees now. 80s in mountain view. a cool 57 in half moon bay. back to the bay area, temperatures 98 right now in santa rosa. these are not the official final highs for the day. looking on to mount tam talking about air quality tomorrow. elevated owes yeen yon levels, it will be poor and inland east bay now, looking at a little bit of fog around golden gate bridge this is our first forecast. a mild to warm evening. clear inland.

temperatures this evening from about 56 at the coast to 82 in some inland areas. overnight partly sunny skies into very early morning. patchy fog around. sunny and hot with highs over 100 degrees. i'll have a seven-day forecast later. >> thank you. >> this summer's america cup event will be scaled down. a sailor was killed in may. >> cornell bernard is live with more on changes for us. cornell? >> yes. fewer races in july but a safer event that is the final word. and team artemis is back in

the game but will miss races while testing out a new boat. team new zealand was practicing in preparation for what could be a scaled down event for july. this is part of a safety change in the wake of the crash may 9th. now arks noungs it has a new vessel and will join the competition late. >> i think it's just a great under dog story. the good news is that we'll see them sailing on the bay in early july. quite held to contend into racing that is the question that can be only be answered with time. >> it's not clear it will begin in competition.

we'll talk to critics about those last minute changes they feared it could chase some fan as way. we'll talk to real estate agents who say there are people out there anxious to rent homes out for the america's cup event. you'll not believe some of the rent they're asking. we're live in san francisco, abc 7 news. >> cornell, we'll see you at 6:00. bumpy ride along market street about to get smoother. the street is notorious for broken asphalt but most of those goring away. starting tonight at 7:00 market street will shut down. the street will not reopen until saturday night. the shut down will not affect muni routes along market street. >> it's been awhile. >> yes. >> you know this is going to create problems we can help you get around road closures during the weekend.

>> waze is free. >> still head on abc 7 news at 4:00 andrea leaving it's mark which states were hit hardest? >> making wishes come true for two ill children. >> let's check the commute. this is interstate 806789 nobody getting away soon here. traffic on the righthand side headed towards berkeley. this is the view and it's gridlock no matter

frightening moments this morning in a san francisco muni street. four people injured when a cable snapped knocking over a stop sign. witnesses say the cable disconnected and slammed the sign so hard it bent the pole over and then, struck two people. they fell on two other people. >> it was just a really loud crashing sound and then, you heard children crying so it's pretty scary. >> two of the injuredded are children on a class field trip. one suffered cuts in the arm. all injuries considered minor. >> business news walmart plan tykes on amazon and google and

close down an app walmart kick off it's annual shareholder meeting today and said it is a head of schedule and rling out a plan to double offerings vodafone considering selling it's stake to verizon wireless but only if it's a superior offer according to bank of america merrill lynch analyst who's met this week. google may come back on the payment app bloomberg learned it's weighing whether to scrap a credit card it's developing. as for the stock market, stocks gaining big today with s and p posting it's biggest

two day game since january. as for your bloomberg silicon valley index, it's also up. interested in having lunch with warren buffet? you've got hours left. the annual auction of a private lunch if interested you better have deep pockets. and from bloomberg studios back to you. >> thank you. >> we want to bring you live now to los angeles in santa monica. we're hearing about the shooting there at city college. >> the college police department albert vaz skez

from santa monica fire department will be chief scott ferguson. i'd like to say i'm very sorry to the victims of today's tragedy. and with that said i will be speaking later on tonight but i understand there will be no questions at the end of the update tonight in time. so will be open for questions in a couple hours, thank you thank you. >> good evening. i'm chief of the san francisco -- santa mondaya police department. perfect br providing information on behalf of the city of santa monica i want to express sorrow to families of those killed or injured as a result of the suspect actions and thank law enforcement agencies that have asiftd the santa monica police department those agencies include but

aren't limited to atf, los angeles police department and an array of other agencies. my apologies to those agencies i don't name just for the sake of time at this point. i want ato take a moment to ensure the community audience understands this is not a college or school shooting rather a series of shooting that's culminated with an incident that occurred at santa monica college. today at 11:52 a.m. the police department received a call of shots fired in the 2000 block of york shir in the eastern end of city of santa monica. responding officers encountered a structure fire. the fifr fire department responded to cut that -- put that out. we received information about a possible car jacking. and receiving calls regarding

random shootings possibly involving an automatic firearm of some type later found to be in the city. the random encounters that the suspect had as he moved west culminated with a series of shootings. another occurred in area of cloverfield and pico then a shooting in area of 20th and pearl which is immediately adjacent to santa monica college chbl the suspect shot at a passenger skprek a police vehicle. not long thereafter seen from responding officers from the police department. there was an exchange of gunfire at the time. the suspect attempted to evade the officers. as he ran on to the campus additional shots were exchanged no. officers were injured at this time. the suspect headed towards the

library. shot at women on camp jus just before entering. accosted a number of patrons inside of the library and attempted to shoot at them. those individuals were able to find safety in a safe location however he continued to shoot at them. the officers directly engaged the suspect and he was shot and killed on the scene. information indicates half a dozen victims were shot and killed and i've been informed another victim died at the hospital. i have to say again this investigation is in it's infancy. search being handled by 11 multi disciplinary teams that are attempting to secure the front of santa monica college. the suspect is yet to be

identified buds bu described as being male white wearing all black clothing and what appears to be a ballistic vest we have a subject of interest in custody so we're not convinced the suspect when was killed operated in a solo capacity. we're not identifying victims. i want to say the shooting insin dents occurred within two area schools the schools locked down for safety of students and faculty. parents seeking to reunite with students are to go to 1600 block of 16th street to santa monica unify school district administration officers. i say that at this point we know that the school have been released and in case anyone did not hear that is where

they are to go. that is still -- we're investigating that. it's when look being it's a series of incidents so it's fair to say it's more than one. it's as many as six. and know other people may be coming forward. i'll take questions after all three have had an opportunity to provide statements. >> we're going to interrupt but somewhat confusing based on a statement from the police department. we know for sure is that there is one gunman and possibly two. the first is shot and killed. >> sounds like. >> there is -- information in the news. >> appears there were a number of victims in this. at this point the police chief

mentioned a half dozen victims were shot and killed. we're not sure what the situation is there. it's fluid. >> we'll continue to monitor this as well as any breaking news out of santa monica. you can follow us on twitter on abc 7

last week someone stole five motors that followed disabled sailors. police arrested the driver. >> still head at 4:00 oakland police struggling to bomb bat crime changed their game plan. >> a young woman survived a disaster now getting opportunity of a lifetime. we'll tell you who is reaching out to a woman that beat the owed autos you won't believe who helped pay for this man cave.

oakland police are implementing a plan to respond to several weeks of increased gun violence and side show autos abc 7 news is live now with a look at what is changing. nick? >> good afternoon. you know if they can reduce

the spike in violent crime, more boots on the ground is another this, is not the first time opd attempted area command. but this time chief said it will be different they're making the area smaller, sif districts swril a commander. a target this weekend will be side shows ask a spike in gun violence. opd will have members of the crime reduction teams covering areas known to be a problem in the past. we're rolling out extra units and have a partnership with the patrol. and more police presence is a major key. >> the chief was quick to point out they will not be taking officers from other

areas. they're going to add officers for overtime. so chp will work longer shifts and do overtime today and throughout the weekend. now, not everyone believes i is -- the plan is enough. and more boots on the ground sounds loik a good idea but wait until you hear how much goitsing to cost. >> we have breaking news we want to tell you about. a traffic situation going to cause a nightmare in the east bay this, is a crash in concord shut down both eastbound lanes of highway 4. it's going to be a major traffic problem throughout the rest of the afternoon vehicles involved with the overturned big rig. chp advising drivers to try to

use sow lan yes avenue off of -- eat of i 680 to get around this. we'll update this throughout the rest of the newscast. this is going to be a big area today. >> prosecutors say a cleveland man accused of holding three women captive has been indicted on 329 criminal charges. the grand jury returned a grand indictment today in addition to rape and kidnapping charging him with one count of aggravated murder saying unlawful termination and and held captive and the woman accused of sending tainted letters to the

president obama has been arrested. richardson charged with sending those poison-laced letters to the president as well as mayor of new york city. >> a private company lost its government contract after what an audit discovered in a warehouse. paid $5 million in taxpayer money to manage this lanld over maryland warehouse holding supplies for the environmental protection agency. but during a search inspectors discovered rooms or man caves filled with entertainment systems, couches and exercise equipment. workers could relax on company time. >> we hired these people to take care of the warehouse as far as what we can tell they didn't do that. >> the audit uncovered

security risks including an open box of passports also vermin, mold and corrosion and found a athletic center kobled equipment and a music system. >> the seamstress who survived the world's worst garment industry disaster has a new job. she was trapped 17 days, vowed she'd never work in a garment factory again after she was rescued from the wreckage. the five star westin hotel hired the 19-year-old to work with guests as a public relations ambassador. a thousand people died in that building collapse. >> coming up, we have shown you incredible shooting skills of trick shot titus. now, adding to his resume after taking on the big man shaquille o'neal. we'll have the outcome. >> i'm spencer christian.

looking for mount tam, nice, pleasant late afternoon around the bay area. temperatures are sizzling inland. how hot it's going to be in the accu-weather forecast. >> another look at traffic now. skyway moving slosly for traffic headed to

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>> making eight shots in 30 seconds from six feet away in a row. o'neal missed every shot he took from 18 feet away. >> with 18 feet? it's farther away. >> exactly. >> yes. >> shaq is a terrible free throw shooter, 50% roughly. to the winner goes nikes. shaq gave titus one of his size 22 shoes. i love those. they have a -- atitus can display that shoe. >> you know, you're probably right actually. >> let's check on the forecast now. >> here is a lk at live doppler 7. a little bit of a thin layer of fog but sunny skies. highs so far today 100 in antioch. 101 in livermore tying the record high for this date in livermore.

numerous triple digits so it's hot. here is a look at the forecast features we'll ve more heat tomorrow. cooling down sharply on sunday. check out fog patterns today. just melted away. and that is why so warm, beach hazard in effect for our south-facing beaches. strong rip currents are a possibility so be on the lookout for that. might be a good idea to stay away from the coastline. summer spread looking for highs of 67 at half moon bay. 74 downtown san francisco. 104 in half moon bay. sheer lk at highs around the bay area tomorrow.

notice triple digit readings and low 90s around the bay. going to be a hot day. here is the accu-weather forecast. after triple digit readings, highs dropping off 20 degrees or more on sunday. pleasant, but mild to warm. cooler with highs into 70s temperatures moderate. we'll some rollercoaster ride here. it heats up sharply. stays cool so we have a sustained pattern yet. >> bizarre pattern. >> yes. >> thank you. >> up next you suffer from poshitis? >> yes. i think i do. >> how the giant accessory

a new health warning about hand bags the way him carry

purses has given rice to a condition known as poshitis. it's a look celebrities embraced. a heavy bag hanging from a bent elbow. the fashionista known for this style is victoria beckham. photographed carrying oversized purses. your body can be paying a price. an ailment doctors dubbed posh itis. >> your elbow is a joint. shoulders have been pulled out of place, tendinitis. these are a direct result of carrying these fashion autos this isn't the first to cause

bodily harm, body shapers can lead to digestion issues and let's not forget about the men. neck ties can reduce circulation to the brain. audrey slater said there might be relief for aching arms. >> this is going away. on the down side of the trend curve. >> why is that? >> it just looks chic and they're cute. >> what fits? >> you can get your ipad, keys phone so, you know, it looks great. feels good. >> if you're not ready to ditch the big bag for a lighter load remember this. >> try to switch it from arm to arm and give your arm a break. >> larry just loosened his tie. >> there is oxygen deficit to

my brain pace based on things that i say. a minnesota man has his stolen car back. >> burglars broke into this st. paul home taking food from the refrigerator, before they left grabbed his keys and stole his volvo. >> jim's daughter, studying in belguim was looking at a friend's facebook page and notice aid photo. >> she post aid picture of a bad park job. i said is this dad's car? >> i thoigt was a picture in antwerp. she says no. it's in st. paul. >> turns out he found it outside of a goodwill. and the thieves that cleaned the car and left new snow shoes in the trunk.

>> that is remarkable. >> car stolen comes back washed. jim says he has a new appreciation. what are the odds? >> yes. >> that is especially because his daughter was in belguim discovering it through social media. >> a trip two young brothers took thanked to the local make a wish foundation. >> a scuffle in a mall that led to a murder investigation and a banned ingredient inside of doughnuts today.

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>> thanks to make a wish the boys were able to forget about their illness for quite a while. alex chose to have a university of colorado experience. >> i was looking forward to meeting the coach the most. >> he got to run on the field with ralphy, the mascot and got cool gifts. >> this is a jersey that the kb gave to me it has his name on the back. a signed football, a hat with 48 signatures. >> alex under underestimate the heart of a buffalo. >> the family twont a special place in florida. >> it's the best place in the world. >> that would be disneyworld.

>> i was tall enough to go on it it was a loop de loop. >> were you scared?. >> no. >> and jordan met micky. twice. >> i just pd wanted to go there. and live there. >> most wishes involve air travel. >> we've been celebrating the opportunity to donate miles. you've got miles maybe they don't have value to you and to make a wish i can combine them. i can make a wish happen. >> patricia is the director of make a wish greater bay area saying miles are just as important as cash don yailgss. >> we allow them to once again be united to feel like a family.

>> and as a family making memory autos my grandma, my brother. my dad. >> wishes that changed these boys lives. >> everything that i expect td plus everything more. >> keep in mind donating airline miles is easy. you can do it from your compute year how cute. >> to learn more we've linked the make a wish web site to ours abc 7 news at 5:00 begins right now. >> thank you. a gunman goes on a deadly shooting spree in santa monica. we know more about what happened as body count rise autos take overbank robbers terrorizing the bay area. what they did that was extremely dangerous and

unusual. >> it's comfortable but inland areas are coasting in triple digit heat. >> it's a nightmare commute now for driver as long highway 4. you're looking at a live picture of the eastbound back up in martinez. >> now this, is what caused it. a big rig jackknifed on highway 4. crews able to upload just a moment ago. you can see traffic just at a stand still. you can see it is barely crawling along. so expect big delays on this stretch of eastbound highway 4. good evening, i'm dan ashley. >> and i'm cheryl jennings. our other breaking news story a gunman killed as many as six

people in a shooting spree in southern california. and we're learning about what happened. >> that shooting just three miles from the president fund-raiser at the home of hollywood executive peter chairnan. >> police are searching for evidence from the shooting. witnesses say the gunman shot two people inside of the home. investigators believe he shot a woman inside of a car. police say it was off campus. the gunman then ran offer to the campus and fired at students. the injuries appear to have been again off campus. >> officers came in and engaged the suspect. he was shot and killed on the scene. >> we're like everybody get down, get d