taught her how to do landscaping work. a neighbor knew something was not right. >> she didn't go to school she was, they were always together. she never had any friends. >> investigators say he built a shed where most sex abuse occurred. it has since been torn down. there were other people in the house, including his wife ask children. the d.a.says they, too, lived in fear of him. but in august, 2012 at the age of 27, she told others she wanted to escape. >> on the last day she set up, she indicated that she said she was going use the rest room and had a relative down the street. and at the time she went to use the rest room she twoent a vehicle and able to get to the richmond police department. >> yesterday, ochoa pled guilty to a count of forced lewd acts on a child and two counts of

forgesible rape. he will receive 22 years in state prison. >> it's apalling. i mean, you're supposed to be a christian? this is what you're doing to your child, or whoever it is? you're doing this to a person? no one has right to do that to another person. >> ochoa will be charged on february 11th. the d.a.would not say where the young woman now lives. leanne melendez, abc7 news. >> her plight is striking similarities to the case of jaycee dugard abducted when she was only 11. she was held captive but convicted sex offender phillip garido for 18 years. dugard repeatedly raped ask in a concealed backyard shack. she had two daughters by the man. he and his wife pleaded guilty to kidnapping and sexual assault. >> a police chase has ended in a rollover crash the crash happened just after

3:30 this afternoon at fitzgerald avenue and jennings street in the bay view neighborhood. these are pictures from sky seven hd. police say the chase started a block away during a narcotics investigation the suspect's car collided with an suv knocking it on its side. the intersection is closed. >> investigators say san jose mobile home fire was accidental. sky seven shot this video of the home and firefighters also rescued a dog. fire department photographer craig rose provided photos to abc7 news and we're grateful. they show firefighters resuscitating that dog. >> they're able to get a pulse back but the dog had shallow breathing.

>> that is amazing the woman is in critical condition, however, the firefighters injuries are minor. >> investigators say a scrap metal fire appears to be the work of an arsonist. heavy smoke prompted a health advisory z police took a robbery suspect into custody. two suspects are now in custody, the other believed to be armed is being tracked by canine units. >> it's been a long time since we've seen this. the bay area getting rain. >> this is unprecedented in northern california. >> in short term we're working to get funding from the president. >> the second snow survey of the

winter looks almost as dismal as first. readings show just 12% of average for this time of the year. >> don't flush more than you are to. don't shower longer than you need to. >> the governor working on a plan to move water supplies to napa and sonoma. abc7 news is live in sonoma where w.the story. >> this part of the country is grateful for measures they also know they need that water, now. and tho that hes who help themselves tend to make out the best in the long run. if you wonder how desperate california ranchers have become... >> we see that green spot.

rented a back hoe and started digging based on a bunch. >> i'm in the the type to complain iechlt going to figure something out. the water has gone from bad to worse he and his wife have seen in 50 years of marriage. >> he's a nervous wreck. >> they raise cattle and goats. three kids were born this morning. bonnie spent hours nursing the weakest one. >> i'm going to keep my fingers crossed to keep her alive. >> they are not alone in this struggle. in southern marin, driest conditions since 1965. >> if we don't get rain this is going to be a long, long summer. >> he's decided to find a source of water and will begin trucking

it in this weekend. >> this is beyond dry. i mean we have no pasture. in the 07s we had pasture. >> by afternoon he tapped to maybe yield 100 gallons per day. it's a small victory. and in the living room, by a fire, another. they'll take victories as they come. >> how much did we get so far? sandhya? >> yes. we gotly a little bit of rain. something better than nothing. we have some moisture this, batch of moisture could lead to a shower or two tonight. don't put umbrellas away yet. we're seeing snow showers that

do have an avalanche warning for back country. so in 7/100ths and fairfield, 3/100ths. mount st. helena, 21/100ths of rain. didn't make a difference in terms of drought. just got worse. i'll be back with details and when we might see another opportunity for rain the weekend forecast coming up. >> take a look at this. finally snow. in the sierra. yeah this, is what it looked like today. some of us are cautiously optimistic. laura anthony is there with a look later on in our newscast.

>> and you can track rain using live doppler seven hd. >> sky seven overhead police escorted first lady's motorcade in stit for two days of fund raising for the democratic party. carolyn? >> there is excitement here today as you said michelle obama is in san francisco for a series of fund-raisers raising money for democratic national committee. she she was in los angeles and told supporters to, in her words write a big, fat check. she's hoping they'll do the same in san francisco. supporters expected to pay pay between 10,000 and 32,000ses today meet

with her outside of a small crowd gather with ussed, we're not allowed any access. and could not get a good luck because secret service. san francisco mayor got up close and personal when he sat in the first lady's box. >> we've become good friends and are doing a lot of things together i told her she's excited city just joined her let's move program. tonight at second fund-raiser this tent was erected supporters say expensive tickets are well worth it. >> i'm a democrat and i lf things that they're doing. that she has two girls she has really paid special attention to. and

raised i like her mom is taking care of them, i'm a grandmother, too. there are a lot of things we like about her. >> and tomorrow, the first lady is a special guest at the fairmont hoet yes. another democratic fund-raiser for those who are well heeled she'll be there appearing with nancy pelosi. >> just ahead california clout on capitol hill takes a hit. departure of a democratic giant. >> attempted hack attack. a story anyone using yahoo mail needs to hear. >> promise of discounts tonight. a congress woman says outlet malls may be selling you short. >> cell phones on the road. michael finney reveals best free apps to keep accidents from happening out there. stay with

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to politics and end of an era. 20 term california democrat henry waxman is retiring. highways been involved in almost every major piece of legislation to come from the house since 1974, a major architect of obamacare, clean air act. the president calls waxman one of the most accomplished legislators. >> three senators calling on ftc to look into outlet stores. in a letter they called for a federal

investigation into potentially misleading marketing practices following claims merchants may be selling lower quality items produced for outlet stores advertised as higher quality products found in regular stores >> u.s. department of labor is now investigating oakland raider treatment of its cheerleaders raideretts. a lawsuit filed on behalf of members accusing raiders of failing to pay minimum wage and saddling the squad with fines and travel expenses the labor department says it will examine the squad not just claims by the woman who filed the suit last week. >> a bay area congressman putting drivers on notice. assemblyman jim frasier has introduce add a bill mandating jail time for driver who's crash into someone while talking or

texting with out a hands free set up n 2012 distracted driving killed 3300 people across the united states. half a million people were injured n california, cell phone use while driving is the leading cause of distracted driving. >> consumer reports has partnered with seven on your side for a report that could help prevent texting and driving. >> yes. michael finney is here with details. >> texting and using your phone at all while driving is a huge problem. it's getting worse all the time. the reports have shown shoen. that consumer reports just tested three new free apps designed to keep accidents from happening in the first place. a amanda was nearly killed in a horrific car accident because she she sed was distracted she wants to warn people how damaging it can be. >> i was in the hospital two months straight, then they discharged me i'm snil and out

of surgery for over two years. it's changed my life, forever. >> now she keeps the phone in the back seat. >> consumer reports tested another solution. free apps for an droid phones that enact ti vaft most of the phone while driving. there is sprint's drive first, and at and a drive mode all three block texts and they also send back a reply that you can customize and can limit incoming calls to a short list. with verizon, you turn it on each time. others go on automatically which is an advantage. >> so gowning at a certain speed, att 25 miles per hour, you don't have to think about it. >> sprint also offers a web site where parents can monitor what their teen is doing with the

phone while driving. consumer reports found all three apps work well. >> now if you're an iphone user go to settings and collect do not disturb before getting behind the wheel. consumer reports says this option won't set automatic responses but will silence text messages or calls sou won't be distracted now tonight at 6:00 a different take on your cell phone specifically, cracked screens. >> that is crazy when that happens. >> i know. >> driving up to the sierra looks the way it should. skiers are thrilled. >> that is right. flurries

moving through. there are smiles on faces of skiers and snowboarders. >> we've been waiting and are excited >> tammy took her kids out of school to get to sugar bowl for a rare powder day in an otherwise disappointing season for seers. >> we saw the storm coming and figured we'd go. >> what do you think of it now? >> i like when it's steep. >> this is a snow escape. >> local students didn't have to play hooky >> my buddies called. i was just, okay. let's go. >> you got a snow day? >> yes. >> how did you work that? >> i don't know. just trying to use the snow days. >> with new snow, sugar bowl is only 25% open. and they're still

better off than their neighbor. this was the first day they fired uch burners in weeks this system brought eight inches but still, much more is needed >> hopefully another foot, foot and a half to do grooming. >> they're hoping maybe to open some lower runs this weekend they are expect at least more inches up near overnight. and what is really needed is a few more feet. >> thank you. >> we have been waiting a long time. >> sandhya patel is watching for rain, more rain. >> in rain yet. you know, it's great to see powder up there.

i'm being told 18-20 inches of snow. let's check out live doppler seven. there is a chill up here. i need gloves. we have a possibility of showers between tonight and downtown tomorrow morning. our rain didn't do a lot fours. last week in an extreme drought, take a look. u.s. drought monitor showing highest categories you can reach. this is

beautiful. 55 oakland, san jose, 57 degrees. 54 in petta luma. look at this, just explosion of color perfect our camera. scattered showers are possible tonight. mostly sunny skies by tomorrow and we're looking at a slight chance of rain on super bowl sunday. cold front didn't bring rain next batch of moisture could bring a chance of showers. it's turning sunny for friday. beyond friday, saturday is dry. we're

going to put in a slight chance of rain. and is too close to not put anything n models want to in a possibility of rain. tomorrow morning isolated showers in the forecast. will be colder make sure you're bunked yepped up. and afternoon, bright, sunny. oakland liver moeshgs 59 in san jose. taking a look at forecast is a big game. mostly cloudy skies. of course you're going to be enjoying the game. accu-weather forecast, showing a drp in numbers saturday slight chance of rain sunday. sunshine,

mild weather through thursday, if this gives you hope, are hinting at rain here coming through. next friday going into weekend so keep an eye on that. back to you. >> fingers crossed for the storm >> right. >> coming up next, back out in space a perch. what a solar eclipse looks like from space. >> then an amazing sight in tahoe. why people are allowing bears to hibernate under their homes. it's a story i have you'll see only

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against sexual assault. bay area women against rape is dedicate to providing shelter ask education to young women forced into prostitution by traffickers. fbi awarded with a leadership award >> tonight yahoo revealing user names and pass words of e mail customers have been stolen. the company isn't saying how many acuts are in jeopardy this, is the second problem in the past couple months. >> solar eclipse no one saw but a space craft caught it. capturing the lunar transit of the moon this morning. these

happened about twice per year during new phase and last about 30 minute buzz today's lasted two and a half hours. next one happens on july 26th. really great. >> so cool. i love that. >> just ahead, t [son] she has no idea. [man] no one told her,right? [son]hi! [mom screams]

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spank her >> why some say even a couple quick snow storms might not be huh to help them. >> thank you, see you then. >> eight teenagers were honored today after overcoming barriers to become leaders in their communities >> the teenagers honored this afternoon and chosen for their service to the community. >> one of them... >> his mother said he wasn't doing his work. soy made sure that i was able to help and i accomplished that. and she thanked me. >> i just felt accomplished. >> some other teenagers is have been part of the boys and girls club since they're sich years old. 90% graduated

>> thier always looking for welcome to "world news." tonight, guilty. the stunning, new verdict for the american girl, amanda knox. italy wants her back in prison for murder. will america force her to go? thin ice. the south thaws out. but still, a slippery mess on the roads. and the national guard is called in to help stranded drivers. young guns. how children behave when they think their parents aren't looking. and what about parents who think the kids don't know where the guns are hidden? and sky fall. for the first time, the unconscious skydiver describes that plummet down from 12,000 feet. and the moment his friends saved his life. and a good evening to you on