calling next of kin and passengers and crew, boeing saying they're monitoring reports on flight and our thoughts were everyone on board we're monitoring this situation and will bring you updates. >> stay with us for. that an odd scene this morning on treasure island firefighters forced to evacuate their own fire house. >> the nasty mold that makes people sick. you can see there are no fire trucks only evidence of people moving out after firefighters called in a complaint when the city sent over investigators they told them it wasn't safe to be here, but tonight there are questions. >> box after box of items and

firefighting gear has to go. the locks being changed. the beds loaded into trucks, fire station 47, closed. >> we just got the report there is mold in down stairs room. they're recommending abaiting it. we need to get members out of here. >> it's now by no means a modern building. it was originally built by the navy. >> we moved in. >> the city inherited this fire academy, which will serve as the fire house until the station is cleaned up. >> they've moved blocks away. >> it's build of kinder blocks. they started documenting efforts to keep out rain rain water. they shot this video of a tarp and a trench to keep water from getting in. now, fire officials are looking

into this. >> mooilt might have leaky windows and there could be a leaky roof, so exact nature is not known until they open up the walls. >> firefighters say they complained years ago. one said he used to wake up with headaches another said you can smell the mold. administrators say no complaints reached them. or they would have acted sooner. >> health and safety to sus not worth playing around with. we're not going to keep our members in places where they're going to get sick. >> the navy left in 1997. crews have been working to clean up toxic materials including 500 radio active fragments found in three years the city has been sued over. that now, one fire fighter says mold can mean another lawsuit is in the works. >> a 7th grade teacher suspected of molesting children had bail set at $17 million today.

the 32-year-old has been charged with 27 felony counts, including kidnapping for taking a child n a trip to santa clara county. he was fired after students came forward and he is now teaching. next month, he was scheduled to take students on a field trip. >> we have a story we brought to you in january. chargeses have been dropped and this transgender woman, prosecutors say larigo is not the same person spotted on the hebrew day school campus telling abc7 news it was not -- she has turned her life around, and is not a reoffender. >> state lawmakers considering a

bill to close loopholes made apparent by the case of 15-year-old audrey pott. she was sexual assaulted at a party and photos turned up on social media, audrey committed suicide. current state law gave no choice but to try the suspects in juvenile court a new bill will specify sexual assault of a defenseless victim must go to open, adult court. >> we believe that if the identity of the offenders is exposed it would put the community on alert to monitor the assailant behavior and keep other students safe. >> conviction can lead to years

of prison time. the use of social media would be tried in adult court. >> the time has come to pull these predators out of the shadows and make the juvenile juice tis system live up to promises to protect victims >> the district attorney says that is the only way to send the message to minors about the consequences of rape or cyber bullying. >> we're trying to deter the idea that this is a rite of passage. rape is not a rite of passage. >> as the bill wilson center a youth counselling agency, there is concern the bill could set a precedent for juvenile cases. >> every crime the same? no. i don't think so. i won't say results or the penalty for that

needs to be the same in every case. >> the bill now goes to two committees in the state legislature and if passed could end up being law as of january 1st. >> and breaking news in oakland a will being down has been lifted at a charter school a student was reportedly assaulted. sky seven hd shows police investigating at world academy on 28th avenue. a 7-year-old girl told police she was touched by a man not part of the school staff. police have not been able to find that man. she described him as a white man, unknown age, about six feet tall. she says the man has black hair and a mustache and wearing a black tee shirt, blue jeans and brown sketchers shoes. a suspected killer under arrest for a 25-year-old cold case the victim was kathy zimmer.

police never found her killer. last month, police showed off this kwailt quilt wrapped around her bod yeechl they say they received numerous tips. today, arresting her husband, david zimmer and charged him with murder and arrested his brother. >> we have both physical evidence, linking robert zimmer and financial motive evidence linking david zimmer to the crime. >> investigators say her husband cashed in two life insurance policies. >> after repeated complaints from uc berkeley students their sexual assault cases have been botched or ignored there is action tonight the president of the university of california system announced sweeping policy changes. abc7 news is live tonight with the story. laura? >> hi, dan. well here in berkeley survivors

of ones spear heading this effort to get the administration to act more aggressively they welcome this new policy, but told me they will wait to see if the talk turns into action. >> she says she hopes it's a good start but more needs to be done at berkeley. >> it is not enough the steps taken are required by federal law, anyway. if we want to fix this problem, berkeley needs to go above and beyond federal law. >> it calls for train sxegd beings for students and faculty, increased reporting and broader protections for victims of sexual violence and harassment.

last week a series of actions designed including additional staff. napolitano stated, quote we have no tolerance and the university must, and will hold itself to the highest standards. berkeley chancellor announced aks designed to enhance the campus response to sexual assaults, including staff to support victims. >> beshg sli on a path way to help our survivors here on campus. in terms of reporting and support and in terms of training. >> this policy just ten days after 31 sexual assault victims filed a lawsuit against uc berkeley. in berkeley, abc7 news.

>> a 63-year-old woman being checked for possible internal injuries after getting thrown from a horse, then stepped on. her horse slipped on wet ground, she fell and the horse stomped on her chest and arm. the horse was not hurt. >> police are asking for public's help to identify a man who robbed a woman at gun this morning. investigate wroerz say he pointed a bun and forced her to pull out more cash the men took november a red toyota core rolea. >> a san francisco man has been arrested for theft of $60,000 worth of camera equipment from

mosconi center. a guard announced something wasn't right when he saw him get into a cab about the time he saw the equipment disappeared. it has not yet been recovered. >> coming up next, only on abc7 news a local homeowner forced to buy flood insurance for property that never flooded. >> a bay area business celebrates a birthday today. and issues a challenge to others. >> on the roof of abc7, things cooling down a bit now, temperatures soar again, tomorrow i'll have the accu-weather forecast coming up. >> a story that may leave with you a lump in your throat ♪ ♪ [ male announcer ] spring is calling. save 25% when you buy two scotts fertilizers --

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take a look at what happened when a sprifrpgeller system ruptured this morning in the city this, video taken by a woman in an office building showing water just pouring out of the top floor window. it took five minutes before it could be shut off. >> a peninsula homeowner and neighbors say cal train is to blame for a skyrocketing flood insurance premiums. vic lee is live with the story. vic? >> the problem lies underneath

the tracks over there the question, who is responsible for fixing this problem? homeowners believe it's cal train cal train implies maybe the city of burlingame. >> if only carolyn knew about the culvert under the tracks. it's about 100 yards away. water flows flew tloou and into the bay. she was told it might jump as much as 25%. >> i had in idea i was going to be facing this rate increase. >> he discovered it was the reason why her home and those of her neighbors could flood.

>> it reflikts of flow of water. >> there is no question here, this is like that. >> what will the homes sell for now? i'm concerned about my investment now. >> it has a chilling affect on what value is. she wants them to build a wider culvert. >> in truth they've not contacted me, since. >> his answer is that it's still investigating but that it appears other drainage systems are are are not owned or

maintained by cal train. >> sales sores celebrating it's 15th anniversary employees were at justin herman plaza today putting together 15,000 meals for the hungry and donated packaged foods. they want to make giving a big part of the philosophy. >> the business of business is business. that is what they believe fundamentals of business are. that is how to create a better society. >> he founded sf gives companies like zynga and google have been on board. >> a lot of people are asking.

>> we're just so glad to have you back. >> it's a pleasure, feels gooding to bab in the swing of things. this hour today, six hours per day. iet moves your leg up and down. and one of our two dogs. that is ollie, wedging his way in there. i'm getting there. >> welcome back >> thank you very much. >> heading up to roof top now. >> yes. we'll get there. >> on the roof, sky deck seven. we're having a gorgeous

is that stunningly beautiful? just so much dollar and richness. taking a look at clear skies and almost all of them are cloud free at the moment. there are 67 redwood city. mid-60s in los gatos. here is another live view of the sky from sutro tower. 60 napa. mild 74 in san rafael. have to relie on the readings so i guess it's 74.

will be spring like tomorrow, rain moving in sunday night into monday morning and will be dry, mild for the rest of the week. that is going to bring us a sunny, warm day tomorrow. here comes a cold front. we need it. chance of rain we'll start at 6:00 sunday mosh morning. by 5:00 p.m poised to bring more wide spread rain to the north bay. 2:00 a.m rain move together south bay and after that, moves out. we'll take a look at rainfall totals about two tenths of an inch much of the bay area. lows into mid to upper 20s

highs into low to mid-70s. 66 in downtown san francisco. 72 napa. east bay, upper 60s. inland east bay, will he to mid-70s and here is the accu-weather forecast. drying ut, then, sunny, mild and dry for the remaineder of the week. thank you. >> coming up next, your chance at fame and fortune.

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americans are among passengers on a flight that disappeared in malaysian airlines space. >> a search and rescue rescue is now underway. >> the boeing 777 was carrying 239 passengers including two babies the airline is in the process of calling the next of kin of passengers and crew. >> now, to the conflict in ukraine. 70 soldier were inside of russians took over without firing a shot. also today unarmed military observers refused enry into crimia. now, the united states stepping up military presence in the region. cnn reports from turkey. >> reporter: u.s. navy

destroyer truchlton just sailed past us here through the straits. the u.s. navy says this is a previously-scheduled trip into the black sea to conduct joint naval maneuver was the countries but there is nothing normal about the situation right the russian military blockaded naval vessels from being able to move out of the ports. it's a delicate time for negotiations and movements seen as important symbols and signs of support for countries in the region. very concerned about maneuvers into the ukraine.

>> well this, week michael finney told but a man receiving a cash refrund a major retailer. >> he tried to spend it, he was told it was counterfeit and he was arrested. >> that guy got caught. >> the retailer tried to spend it. he enlded up getting arrested. there is plenty of fake money in circulation. innocent shoppers not realizing it's a fake however tlshg is a way to avoid getting stuck with counter fits. sheer what you need to know. this looks like a nice pile of $100 bills. they're all fake. andy is a special agent in charge of the secret service.

>> it can come from anyone that can hook up a printer to a computer. >> he's showing us a table full of fake bills that are out in circulation you might get one without knowing it f you're caught guess who is out of the money? you? . >> whoever is last becomes the victim. >> spending it can turn a shopper into a suspect. >> a person of interest, someone we want to go with we can determine how did they get it. >> it happened to justin from oakland. he got a refund from a store and found out it was fake at another. >> i was handcuffed and he mill yated >> take 12, seconds to see water mark is there. >> can you tell which of the

bills is a fake? you can see the image. >> the new 100s should have ben's face in the water mark. >> this has no water mark. it's phony. of these two, fake is on the bottom. and one of these is counterfeit. >> you can see that is abe lincoln. it should be ben franklin mean, someone bleached a 5-year-old bill and printed $100 over it the bill counterfeited most is the 20. these were spent many times. >> this could be a water mark here. >> and we should see andrew jackson. he's not there. >> the fake is on the bottom. >> make money back, take a

second or two and this adds up to not becoming a victim. >> it's often passed in small stores, gas stations and restaurants. i've posted a link with that information it's hard and that is happening quickly. >> thank you, michael. >> coming up next, graduation day at a north bay swim club. >> reward that must have made the

a dozen kids from the scomboiz girls club took part in the childrens program. that program aimed at inner city young people teaching kids how to swim and be safe in the water. >> now, to see them swimming back and forth is awesome. >> remember to figure out while

they're swimming. >> a field trip may have started female middle schoolers. for many, this was their first time on a plane. >> the students met the first hispanic female. >> i said yes, we do have swim flying airlines he said i didn't know. you do not have to take this flight. >> what do you like about it? >> you can see houses. >> i don't know. it's amazing. >> they seem inspired to move by the whole thing.

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>> we learned about this story in an e mail she told bus a high school cheer leading squad that sometimes leaves the audience in tears. we're going to take you to livermore. >> it's a rivalry that. livermore high versus granada high. and in the middle of this, those of the shooting stars. who are these crowd pleasers? >> it's a graup of special kids oochl before we show you the routine, background the shooting stars are students in livermore high school's special education program with their own cheer leading team them have a wide range after

builts and one important thing in common. >> we're all friends >> the team practices at lunchtime, coached and cared for by other students. >> stay warm. >> the goal goes beyond just putting on a good show. >> we want every kid to have a time to shine. and to feel that they got to do what they wanted to do. >> the shooting stars began four yearsing ao and were a hit. and the buzz kept getting bigger. inspiring new students to join. >> freshman year i've seen them perform. it brang tears to my eyes. i just decided that i wanted to work with them. >> this year, the team member named home coming queen. by the time the team is ready to

perform, excitement reached a fever pitch. >> they were the final routine. there is fancy choreography, cart the team took it in. >> everybody is happy. >> everybody is happy. >> the audience liked it. i heard them cheering a lot.

>> i heard them shouting "go shooting stars". >> the whole school is behind this. they never have that. they love it. >> and is that not the most beautiful thing? it's deafening that auditorium. we learned about it in an e mail. >> if have you a story send it to you report >> let's go back and update the forecast. >> hi, spencer. >> it's a great story. here is live doppler 7 hd. how about the highs. it's a mild day. in numerous locations from redwood city and tomorrow, the

exception of eureka which will be chilly. and and across the board into afternoon, high temperatures inland and around the bay low to mid-70s here is the accu-weather forecast. rain partial clearing monday afternoon, sunny, mild days this week. spring forward with your clocks daylight savings time begins sunday morning. >> let's turn our attention to sports now. >> oh, man. tiger woods among those suffering despite this one spectacular show. sports is coming up next.

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the next 11 games at ora cell arena. right now, warriors in sixth place in western conference standings only 20 games remaining, four and a half games out of the fifth spot. the danger vital. >> trying to be the weekly plan going into playoffs is the key. have the team peaking at the right time. >> we have everybody back, healthy. that is all that is the key, too. we're built to win but can't be the best we can westbound out having everybody involved. >> britney wills yn with four threes in the first half. but the cardinal

and 11 boards inside domination they face usc tomorrow. tim lincecum did work this winter, giants seeing results this spring. giants and royals in cactus league action. this is a a powering blast. nonroster invitee. the 31-year-old continuing to do his job and mother nature just

tormented golfers today. winds gusting owe 30 miles per hour. as if wind wasn't bad enough, the young lady walks way with the ball then puts it back. knocked into the water one back of the leaders. how about on 91 foot birdie to make your day feel better. sharks players helping build a playground. this time, sharks foundation and a nonprofit dedicated to making sure 16 million children stay active turned a parking lot in a

playground. >> everybody is going to be here it's fun to see. >> these two started working harder and it's great to see >> transformation continues in levis stadium this, video of the goalposts going in. niners start playing this fall. collapsable goalpost? >> collapse at the right time. >> that could be dangerous otherwise. >> everyone is kicking towards it, it collapses towards the opponent. i like that. join me tonight at 9:00 and 11:00 tonight we'll bring you

latest on the malaysia airlines plane that went missing over vietnam today oochl also, disturbing details of an east bay teacher acutes of molesting students. and tonight here on abc7 followed by abc7 news at 11:00. >> two days in a row, the earth buzzed by asteroids. it's 24,000 miles above. it's a close shave in space systems we know a massive earthquake will eventually come. preparing is our individual and collective responsibility. so, too are space rocks earth will be hit by them again. don't think me some sort of a

apocalypse whacko, i'm not but the risk is real. there are thousands of near-earth asteroids out there. many large enough to destroy a city. 90% have been mapped and nasa admits we might know knot know in advance we can't worry about that every day what. matters is that world governments improve the ability to develop ways to track them ordeal with them. let me know what you think about that is our report. >> thanks for joining us everyone. our coverage of breaking news continues now on twitter on abc7 news news bay area. >> from all of us here, thanks for watching. we will see you at 9:00 and 11:00.

this is the "jeopardy!" battle of the decades. let's meet today's former champions de -- he was a college student from lancaster, pennsylvania, when he won the 2001 tournament of champions. since then, he won the million dollar masters tournament in 2002, the 2005 ultimate tournament of champions, and faced off against i.b.m.'s watson. here's "jeopardy's!" all-time biggest money winner... [ applause ] he was an attorney when he won the 1996 tournament of champions. now he's earning a master's degree in sustainability and environmental management. from gainesville, florida, please welcome... [ applause ] she was a speech and language pathologist when she first appeared on "jeopardy!" in season 18.

today she's the director of therapy at a non-profit child development center. from washington d.c., here's... [ applause ] and now here is the host of "jeopardy!" -- alex trebek! thank you, johnny gilbert, ladies and gentlemen. well, we are now less than 30 minutes away from finding out the name of the "jeopardy!" champion from our second decade on the air, who will move on to come back next month and play for that million dollars. will it be jill, mike, or brad? good luck. let's start finding out, shall we? here are the categories... next... with "web" in quotation marks... we'll deal with... and finally...