you're looking at a live picture in tahrir square. people have been celebrating there. and then here at home a freak tragedy where a tree has fallen and killed a local counselor near yosemite. the student at uc santa cruz and nannit miranda is live with what went wrong here. nannit? >> well, a terrible accident behind me a cord tg a letter sent to parents from the director a tree fell outside of the dining room. there were fears because kids were inside of the building and no children were hurt. investigators believe the tree was weak from disease. the executive director confirms a group after dult staffers were hit bit tree and one died. it was her second year here at

the camp. a counselor at the first year, art teacher this year. the kids were taken away for other activities. >> kept them away from the area, what what i can tell, i don't know the camp. it doesn't appear to be an area where there would be a lot of traffic. again, it's unclear how much kids were here but there could be 300 at the camp for one to three week sessions. with more than 100 staff members, grief counselors are available to anyone who needs it. you can see we believe that is the area where the tree fell out side. it's now up to parents to decide whether they want to keep their kids here or pick their kids up.

it appears now everything is under control. one counselor, dead. kids are okay. >> just a terrible situation there. tonight abc 7 news talked with her another oakland. she shared how she learned about the devastating news from' staff member at the camp. >> someone came on the phone i said i'm her mother. is she all right? he said no. she isn't. i said is she dead? he said, yes. and then, i lost it. >> you can understand y penny says her daughter was looking forward to attending burning man in august after finishing her assignment at the camp. she says anais loved to be around nature, animals and people. we're going hear from her friends at the uc santa cruz campus radio station. >> our breaking news stories out of egypt. country's president is now under house arrest after being

overthrown. these are live pictures of tahrir square it's now 2:00 in the morning and millions are still celebrating. opponents say he failed to enact reforms promised to. egypt's military put a temporary civilian government in place. official as rested top figures in the muslim brotherhood. the president met with members of the national security team to discuss this situation. and also wants a return to democratic rule in egypt. >> oh, a lot of big news today. now to latest on day three of the bart strike. both sides are at the barlgining table. and talks now enterert late hour. two new top mediators from the state we have live team coverage tonight including a

look at the impact on frazzled commuters. laura? >> two new mediators asked both unions and bart to keep their statements to a minimum. and that is what they're doing, today. now while the 24 hour picket lines continue at the lake merit bart station, milts away here, a grand avenue negotiations underway they started right on time at 1:00 and so they've been at it about four hours. union team all they would say is that they're quote, hopeful. beyond that we've not heard of developments and it's unclear whether two sides have even

met face-to-face. >> i think is a good thing we're talking. and i have heard nothing since 9:00. mediator asked us to keep negotiations in the negotiation room. and we're going to do owe do that. >> we'd like to get back to every day business. we want to go back to work. you noi? eating from across the street. >> so far in this strike this man showed up with his own sign asking bart to hire him. and that he would be happen qlee to just have a full time job. weem hear from him tonight on abc 7 news at 6:00 and will update you on any progress as we learn bit. one thing we know is that there is no end time set for the meeting.

>> and it continues, thank you so much. let's take a look at the heart of the commute. abc 7 news producer sitting in traffic on battery street. we're bringing this to you live dash cam view with our cell 7 technology. so far traffic there has been moving at a crawl. and has been like that for the last three days sky 7 is live over that route to the bay bridge. our producer is in this mess gives you a better perspective of the back up. because of the strike, more serious than usual. >> how is traffic moving now on approaches to the bay bridge? leanne, what do you think? >> i'm seeing a lot of cars there are people using a

series of words perhaps i shouldn't repeat on television. people thought they had a plan by leaving early. not so much. other people had the same idea i've heard people complaining about side streets being worst. there are 100 officers in busiest intersections doing, well, what they can. >> kit only move slowly. we're trying to make sure it keeps move igts terrible. streets are awful. just getting on to the freeway this the most difficult. nobody wants to let you in. nobody wants to be courteous. >> about 45 minutes now to go four blocks so yes. i just got a little bit to go and we're headed to brentwood. i'll be doing this for a long time tonight. >> another complaint private

parking garages have jacked up prices. they charge whatever they want. the city says they can't do anything bit so they're free to charge what they want. i'm back on first and harrison and i can tell you a lot of frustrated people out here this is a short week. it feels like a long week. they just want to. >> in san francisco, i'm leanne melendez. >> trouble spots in the evening commute. >> that is right. speaking of which, do you know what? a lot of get away travelers today as well. that is adding to the bulk on roadways. and you might want to think twice because that is a 75 minute commute coming out of

will take you 25 minutes another half hour to get that drive. so heading between maze other hot spots in the bay area right now 24 if you're heading eastbound from oakland. the holding steady at 25 minutes slow and go. 680 in the northbound direction let's peek at berkeley drive. taillights heading towards university avenue that is the 30 minute commute. shairm, dan. >> this morning, some folks have finally made it back to the east bay tonight. allen was this pain snfl. >> yes.

this is where an fran passengers coming from san francisco are getting off and transfering on to buses. the bart buses that are going to take them closer to home this, is headed to dublin right now. it's been relatively calm. some people have been rushing we ended up seeing a woman take a header on to the sidewalk here. an ambulance got here but she got up and walked to her bus. the first part shuttle delayed by traffic they waited an hour for san francisco transbay terminal. i spoke to two women say they're waking up at 4:00 a.m. to get to work and giving up vacation time to leave early.

>> we're so tired from waking up at 4:00 and have to use our vacation time to leave early. >> back live you're looking at people waiting for the next bus that will get them closer to home. we're hearing a lot of complaints there. one bus driver told me yesterday everybody was packed on one seat left. they watched a man and woman race together bus them got there at the same time. and the man ended up taking over the seat. so in that case, i guess chivalry died. >> thank you so much. good reminder about f.do you

have to come to work tomorrow bart going to be they're go tok run once per hour during commute hours. five east bay bart stations. >> ferry system made a difference for stranded bart commuters this week. we're live at the ferry building with more on this. how are the lines today? >> lines build up and snake around the embarcadero. then, a boat comes in and thick things quickly dissipate. so let me show you video. that shows you how crowded it's been here, people began lining up earlier than yesterday.

before 2:00. ferries normally carry 6,000 daily commuters monday, 18,000 people took to waters yesterday, 19,600 today, ferries seemed just as jam packed. nearly 8,000 for morning commute. we asked people if they're starting to get fed up. >> is your patience running thin? >> they should settle it. we're being held hostage. >> what is your level of frustration? >> probably a five. i mean it's pretty inveechbl inveechblt -- inconvenient. >> getting up at 4:00 in the morning every day. my dogs aren't happy. one had an accident yesterday.

>> have you reached your breaking point? >> no. i would be bummed if monday it were the same. hoping monday it will be back to normal. >> yes. that is what everyone is hoping. and tunnel r tempers not flaring, attitudes under check. 4th of july will be a holiday schedule meaning fewer boats shorter hours. on my they're hoping this weekend the personnel and ferries will be able to rest to gear up for triple duty monday if they are called upon again. live in san francisco, abc 7 news. >> oh, brother. thank you very much. >> frustrating. >> still to come is the heat wave almost over?

will the 4th of july sizzle? >> up next is the fire works forecast for the bay area. stay tuned for that. >> and how city college status changed and what it means for students. >> the fair opens today with some restrictions on what fair goers can wear. we have the story. stay with us. the news

running now to the tragic death of a bay area college student hit by a falling tree. you heard from her mother earlier in the newscast. david louie is live now with reaction from some friends there. david? >> well, she would have been a senior this year here at uc the santa cruz. most friends and classmates are on campus yet but she is being remembered this afternoon in a very special place, a radio station where

she spent a lot of time volunteering. anaiis took a broadcasting class and was drawn to going on the air on sunday nights. her specialty ti for world music starting with cajun then cuban, then african music. her professor said she had a deep passion to share her naift music with others and it started with a very first radio show. >> she started doing hosting of her own world music show. she was doing the first time out she decided to do a cajun show. i don't know if she spent time in new orleans but it sounded like it. she was passionate about the music and culture of new orleans. >> other volunteers who knew her are numb after learning about the death. you can see from photos she has fun on the radio ask enjoyed working with other students who had a similar

passion. he hopes to find vocal words of her broadcast and hopes to air them as a tribute. >> thank you so much. we continue to follow major news out of city college of san francisco. there is a possibility it will have to shut down. it was put on probation in march ordered to undergo financial, and management reforms and apparently not all were met. students and staff are in shock. >> they say we failed in them. and a lot of work was done by faculty, staff, and students. >> 85,000 students attend and

are enrolled with out accreditation the school will not be eligible for state funding. the mayor called for the state to intervene and keep city college open. the school will stay accredited while appealing a decision. >> summer swelter continues. >> yes. hang in there one more day then we're out of the triple digits. we do have high clouds moving in from the south. more humid around parts of the bay area today. i'll show what you it looks like. watching that moisture moving in from the south, and that is resulting in some active weather around the state. 2200 around the state so thunderstorms developing as we're getting daytime meeting.

-- heating. and speaking of heating check out highs so far. you want to talk about excess tiff heat check out middletown. 113. and you'll notice quite comfortable in oakland, san francisco. san jess yeah. mild to warm side. heat warning in effect until thursday, 7:00 p.m. we're expecting still a possibility of heat related illnesses check out this dramatic view from our lake ta show camera. we have thunderstorms but not over lake ta show now. 87 in santa rosa right now. 95 los gatos. woo that looks good.

fog sizzling inland for the 4th of july. cooler weather friday into the weekend. one more dave heat inland is covering a good chunk of the inland portions then we'll see changes. your 4th of july there is a slight chance of thunderstorms for thursday. but it's a very slight chance if we get anything is going to be ice vaited. don't cancel your plans. fog stays out siftd golden gate. i think fire works will go would have a bang. you might need a light jacket or sweater.

tomorrow morning mid to upper 50s coastside. fog there. 60s, 70s inland and around the bay. mild to warm. here are the high temperatures san jose, 94 in the south bay. 96 gilroy. 90 in milpitas. 92 redwood city. 91 palo alto downtown san francisco 77 degrees. south city, 78. upper 60s to low 70s coastside. santa rosea, 94. calistoga, 97. head out towards east bay. oakland, newark. any word in mid-80s. inland communities 100 in walnut creek.

so temperatures will be on the toasty sichld the accu-weather forecast featuring one more day of triple digits then cooler weather arriving towards the weekend. mid-80s inland. low 60s coast sichld -- side. so over all, weather is looking fantastic if you're going to check out fire works. and i'm here live from the roof of the kgotv broadcast center. it feels beautiful here, fantastic. abc 7 news sandhya patel. back to you in the studio. >> thank you we'll be up in a mine great america is forced to make changes to its new roller coaster. what they're doing. >> and a top america's cup official fires back. at 6:00 allegations he says just

gold striker expected to be back up and running in time for the 4th of july holiday. neighbors complained riders were making too much noise on the thing. crews have built a tunnel across part of the coaster. it would be a lot for riders it has been closed for construction. today, finishes were going in. and great america says it should be ready by tomorrow. >> there is a dress code at the fair that some say goes too far a new law cracks down on gang clothing. certain colored ban dwranz and shoe laces are banned as well as other quote, gang identifiers. critics sate it opens the door to racial profiling. the sheriff's department says the ban does not discriminate

and it's constitutional. those found in violation of the law will not allowed into the fair that opened today running through july 7th. >> coming up next one final check on the evening commute from battery street to the bay bridge. >> yes. we're going use

coming up tonight at 6:00 they're still at the bargaining table we'll river live for latest developments in the talks. also what oakland police told neighbors about a brazen shooting. is it enough to cry qui quit -- quiet concerns and sufd closure of one of the oldest veterinary hospitals. dozens of pets and owners left in the lurch. now, back to cheryl and dan. >> thank you. >> see you then let's take you back outside for another look at the commute. >> abc 7 news producer only

moving three blocks this is "world news." tonight, crises in egypt, the president forced out. the military now in control of the country. the people erupted in joy the moment they found out their demands have been met, but america's critical partner tonight still teetering on the edge. fear of bloodshed growing. our team on the ground in the middle of it all. securing the force, american cities ramp up security in some of the biggest crowds since the boston marathon bombing. sky high, the teenagers and their runaway parasail, the terrifying moments caught on tape as they slam into a building. what we're learning tonight that could change your vacation fun.