at turn three a near disaster for oracle. the boat nearly cap sized by the time new zealand reached the mark there was a 500 meter lead. the victory all down wind from there. in the past week san francisco had a front row seat to maybe one of the greatest come backs in sporting history. or why cell beaten sudden death eight times. as the result of cup remains here larry ellison. is victory sweeter when impossible? only they can say. was the first cup also its last? that is one of the questions being asked in a press conference just moments ago insiftd building. he was evasive and says that

answer depends on the city. from pier 27 wayne freedman abc 7 news. >> it was great. wayne, thank you very much. as wayne said thousands of fans came out to witness team oracle's big victory. you can see the clouds crowds, by far biggest crowds of the cup revelers cheered and kool and the gang's iconic "celebration" cheered in the speakers. >> this is fantastic. achievement by larry ellison and the crew that did a great job. something nobody thought was possible. >> organizers say 25,000 fans were at the park for today's race that does not include fan

as long the water front so more than that. the race is front page news in new zealand. take a look. the web site reads team new zealand you battle hard and we're proud of you. they do have a lot to be proud of. benefit or bust? coming up at 6:00 crunching numbers now that the race is over. on the events economic success. and benefit to the city and the business owners. >> well, high winds threatened to delay the race fr but the wind not expected to kick up until this evening. let's get a look on the roof. >> yes. it's breezy out here but we're expecting gustier winds going to raise the fire danger. live doppler 7 hd we'll talk about the red flag warning goesing up. right now, you'll notice it's tracking a few sprinkles south

and as we show you red flag wrnings here over the hills beginning tonight at 11:00 running until friday, gusts in the range of 35-45 miles per hour. with humidity below 30%. raising the fire danger as we head into the time period. i'll be back with a look in just a few minute autos thank you. >> there has been an arrest tonight in the shooting death of a student at san francisco state university. i was killed stepping off a street car. for latest on the developing story let's go to abc 7 news reporter live in san francisco state. heather? >> cheryl, san francisco police will be talking to reporters and releasing more information tomorrow. they're saying they made an arrest, he's a 30-year-old who was arrested outside of his ocean view district home yesterday.

that was the man police looking for after the murder of the 20-year-old justin valdez, shot and killed monday night just before 10:00 as he stepped off an eastbound m train between randall and bright. police say they did not have a motive and believe the two men did not know each other. vald vez yez was living with his uncle here in san francisco. he had not declared a major at sf state. he was from garden grove in southern california where he was described as a passionate and persistent student and was the president of the environmental club. in san francisco, abc 7 news. >> thank you. another tragedy involving a young person. a family is angry and demanding punishment for the man that killed their daughter. christina chesterman was a student at chico state dying after a drunk driver plowed

into her as she cycled home from the library. leanne? >> it is sad, many friends called her teena. she wanted to be a nurse her dream to work for doctors without frontiers an organization helping people in poor war-torn countries everyone we spoke to here said she was an exceptional person. friends and neighbors left pictures and posters outside of her livermore home. a dozen -- cousin told us the community lost a great human being. >> we're all you know, we're all holding together to, being together and, but we're, you know, missing our christina. we always will. >> police say she was returning home after studying at the library at chico state. she was hit by a very intoxicated 19-year-old his name riley hoover. her friend rachel said she and christina had been studying

together for hours. >> i decided to stay longer. and she wanted to go home. >> her parents issued this statement through the hospital. it's incomprehensible the reckless act of a falling down drunk could cut short of live of a beautiful, talented person who had so much to contribute to our world. she exelled in her medical occupation classes. >> kids just need to stop getting behind the wheel and drinking and texting and you know realize how precious live is. because... you know, i feel blessed it wasn't my daughter but, i feel so much sadness because waits their autos the family had gone through another tragedy in february. her brother was badly beaten at chico while he was visiting her. about a month ago christine j ya skb her mother were interviewed after the man was

convicted. the family is now asking that the man police say killed their daughter receive the most severe sentence. in livermore, abc 7 news. >> we're learning new details about one of the robbers police say held up a group of casual carpoolers riding for rides in the rock ridge neighborhood monday morning. one suspect is a 17-year-old boy. a football standout in oakland. official wtz alameda county court system confirmed the teenager is being charged as an adult for the crime. he and other suspect a 22-year-old were charged today with ten counts of armed robbery. >> well, fbi has released surveillance video of the man gunned down 12 people in a washington, d.c. navy yard. the pictures show him entering then stalking the hole haulways looking for victims. this is more than a week ago, september 17th. identification badge clipped to the belt and visible.

fbi evidence shows he was controlled by paranoia and dell yugss. >> there are multiple indicators that alexis held a delusional belief he was being controlled or influenced by extremely low frequency or elf electromagnetic waves. >> the 34-year-old left a note talking about those waves and says the constant bombardment drove him to carry out attacks. alexis work forward a subcontractor hewlett-packard and late today hp receivered buy ti wtz company saying it fail failed to respond to mental health issue autos late developments this afternoon on the threat of a bartd strike. state the senate republicans sent a letter weathering him to call an emergency session to vote on a measure to prevent a strike. the governor says tonight it's time for two sides to get serious.

bart putting together a plan in the event worker goes on strike. bart will triple the number of charter buses. carpool lanes will be enporsed all day on i 880 and i 680. trucks may be allowed on 580 to ease congestion. two sides did meet with new no reports of substantial progress but the clock is ticking about two weeks to go. >> still to come a bay area teacher arrested charged with having sex with a student that, story straight ahead. >> plus, in the skies why a fighter jet is flying without its fighter pilot. stay with us. abc 7 news at 5:00

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ooxz a teacher scheduled to appear in court on charges of having swechl a 17-year-old student. the 32-year-old arrested yesterday. matt keller has more. >> classes didn't start until 10:00 this morning here at santa clara high school. a meeting aloud faculty to get on the same page after one of their own was arrested on counts of unlawful sex with a miner. >> we agree and think that the safety of our children has to be paramount so it's important and appropriate that we separate from the students at this time. >> the 32-year-old math teacher placed on leave of absence. he is known as mr. cortez on campus. principal shell by says they received a tip on monday and immediately contacted police. cortez wasn't allowed to teach

on tuesday, and was arrested later that afternoon. >> it's a tragic he venlt. it's a teacher who has been very popular several years both with staff and students this, will be very hard on students and staff. >> mr. cortez was arrested and she told me mommy i didn't believe it. he was a nice guy. >> the crisis management team is on campus and counselors will be in classes. parents sent an e mail and superintendent informing them about arrests. >> there hasn't been many problems at the school. you know? my daughter likes it. and everything seems, to run smoothly. i mean, i feel she's safe. >> i have scared feelings of leaving my daughter going to school but they have to go to school. you know? it's just shocking and sad. >> one student saying she thought mr. cortez was innocent he will get his day in court and scheduled to be arraigned tomorrow. in santa clara, abc 7 news.

>> a quick thinking rescue in downtown bakersfield. a woman eating steak monday night. she started choking. the room was filled with doctors in town for a symposium. one of them jumped into ablgs, using a steak knife and pen to perform an emergency tracheotomy. >> he hears she's choking, she's choking. someone tried to give her heimlich they weren't big enough then is there a doctor in the house is in the doctor said let's put her on the ground took a blade made incision found an old pen, they took the ink out. took a little bit and finally a gasp comes. >> wow. >> that woman is doing just fine. doctors say. >> amazing. >> yes. >> good for the doctor and good for her, too. my good nus. now, conr consumer groups turning to courts to force the

federal government to implement a law requiring new cars be equipped with rear-view camera autos this is supposed to happen a couple years ago. >> we thought this battle was fought and won, then nothing happened. congress passed a law in 2008 that is when our president bush tin signed it into law requiring rear view cameras on new vehicles. it didn't require cameras but a lot more vision which would mean cameras would have to be installed. supporters say the law would save 100 lives per year, preventing 7,000 injuries but adding 58 to $203 to the price of a car. auto makers say consumers should be given a choice. under the law regulators had until just 2011 to implement the rule of change consumers union and kids and cars are filing awe lawsuit to force the government to implement that law within 90 days.

the cost could go up three cents. the service says it will make that request as a way to generate $2 billion annually. meanwhile, americans mailing fewer letters and post office expected to lose $6 billion this year. grocery shopping is more fun these days in salem, oregon. shoppers finding $100 stuffed into products even hidden in and around carts. many can't believe their good fortune. one woman found a $100 bill in ice cream cones her kids beg thord buy. >> my girlfriend is in the hospital. i'm driving to the hospital every day. 20s ndz gas is coming at a good time for me. >> the $100 bills apparently the work of a good samaritan

found in markets throughout salem. let's hope this moves down to the bay area. >> let's hope this catches on. >> thank you. >> you know online comments are a tricky proposition and problem sm. times they add depth other times just ridiculous. that last reason is why popular science says it's shutting off comments for good. the web site says comments can be bad for. science. the director says, quote, trolls and spam bot overwhelm ef yrts to spread the word of science far and wide. so no more comments. yesterday by the way google revamped it's comments to the site considers relevant topics at the top. >> google may have a driverless car but boeing has a pilotless f 16 fighter jet. yes. there it is. that is the plane rolling down the runway.

that is incredible. >> the plane controlled by test pilots on the ground like radio controlled plane. wild. are you ready? 49ers day here is almost here. we're going to carry the networks broadcast of the niners versus rams game tomorrow. coverage begins at 4:00 we'll have special content on our face book page and on twitter abc 7 news bay area, larry beil and 49ers great jerry rice taking over at 4:30 with a pregame show and will be here for after the game as well, as soon as the game ends in st. louis. 49ers day, tomorrow. >> we're hoping for a win, too. >> please. >> all right. try windy weather is prompting a fire danger warning for the north bai.. >> we're looking at higher

fire danger into tonight we do is have a light breeze here on the roof of the broadcast center. sunshine but don't be too fooled by the sunshine. there is a crispness here. we'll talk about the fire danger here, you'll see build ups around the bay area now where we're seeing a build up is just south of esparto and winters. taking a wider perspective we have evidence of seasons of change snow moving aacross the northern portion of south lake tahoe. they may see snow showers going into tomorrow. it's not terribly windy. so if getting ready to leave

home you might want to hang on to the steering wheel tightly. beautiful view here, here are the temperatures. 61 san francisco. 66 oakland it's 67 in san jose. high temperatures down today upper 50s to mid-70s. nice sunny view. 68 was the high today. here are the numbers. 72 santa rosa. 69 napa. antioch, mild, 71 degrees. livermore 70, temperatures running below average for this time of the year. you can see evidence of the wind from our mount tam cam. and fire danger on the rise. a warming trend starts tomorrow. you can see wind behind low pressure system coming out of

the north. this is a drying wind which will dry out the atmosphere. this is a time of the year we're concerned about high fire danger. check out the gusts strongest along the coast. not a good hair night. heading into tomorrow morning it's going to be breezy. 20, 35 miles per hour wind gusts. for afternoon remaining on the breezy side for thursday morning as well. upper 40s to mid-50s you'll feel the change but that wind will bring warmer weather. 71 san francisco. 74 oakland, sunshining in livermore, check out the accu-weather forecast, a warming trend continues for friday low 70s to low 70s. saturday, mid-80s inland. by sunday, the fog is back.

clouds increase asking we'll see cooler weather with mid-60s to low 80s and we'll keep you in that comfort zone into next week. i would suggest, carry a coat or a jacket. especially because it's going to be breezy to windy. blowing the air away from you making it feel chilly i'm sandhya patel. dan? cheryl? >> thank you very much. >> well, we have more ahead. caffeine and teenagers. how much is too much? what happens because of it?. >> efforts to save the fish that inspired finding nemo that. is coming up and at 6:00 a question few people asked about obama care. what if you already have coverage? we'll take a look at that question at 6:00 but we'll be righ

>> a new study says caffeine can slow the brain development in teenagers.

they found the maturing process was delayed when too much caffeine is consumed and too much is three cups of coffee, three cans of energy drinks or a bottle of soda every day. researchers say besides brain development amounts could reduce the amount of deep sleep teenagers get. caffeine consumption has soared. >> a legal fight to protect the orange clown fish. a group of activists took steps to sue the federal government for allegedly failing to protect the clown fish and fb seven other reef fish. you can see them here in this video. activists want them listed as endangered speesy act. the agency start targeted in the suit says it does not

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what google is doing to help brick and mortar stores compete against online giants. now back to dan and cheryl. >> thank you. >> listen to this. imagine loosing a family heirloom worth thousands of dollars. >> that is what one woman thought happened to her, she got good news from goodwill. >> yes. she donated a diamond ring and other tiffany jewelry to goodwill. >> she called goodwill with little hope but a worker found them sorting clothes. >> look at the rings like wow, i showed james said look. >> she brought out and i saw the boxes and pouch i thought oh my gosh i think they actually found my stuff. i couldn't believe it. >> thank you. >> that is so nice. you can see they met today for the first time. >> sandra offered a reward but told she cannot give one. she'll treat bonnie to a nice dinner.

well deserved. >> maybe a couple dinners. >> don't forget about the game tomorrow on abc 7 news. >> that is followed by our show. that is going to do it for us. world news coming up next. >> from all of us here, thanks for watching. we appreciate your time. stay connected on twitter on abc 7 news bay area. we'll see you at 6:00.

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