when a driver of the car was shot on highway 101 in belmont. then, one murder after another the gangs began feuding. it took 18 months the sheriff department and police were involved. they served 80 search warrants targeting gangs called taliban, deville and sag street the grand jury took two months to review this case. 16 gang members were indicted. >> there are four separate murders charged here, two separate attempted murders. there are other crimes. >> he says the gangs committed crimes around the pin anyone

shah. residents were relieved just maybe the violence will stop. >> this community had a black eye for a long time. you don't need gangs tell them to get a job. >> this woman's 16-year-old son was shot to death in 1990s >> they're finding some of the murderers that are taking out these little kids. >> police neighbored it sunny day because of the significance to gang members. >> when a murder they had or chess straighted and directed was carried out, their code word was sunny day. >> for prosecutors and police, today was a sunny day. >> why a teacher was in the

given a background check. haft year he was fired from another school. the west contra costa county school board didn't know about them. since read worked for the district before it wasn't performed. the school board scheduled to have a check wednesday night. >> a man killed by police in the san francisco police. police say they thought he had a gun his friends claim it was a taser. we're live with the story tonight. carolyn? >> family and friends meeting up the hill now honoring the memory of the man they call alex. that police overreacted. police say he raised a weapon. now, both sides are asking witnesses to come forward.

message today, rest in peace. >> love you. >> the 28-year-old was shot to death at the park. some called and said he was acting strangely and had a gun. >> i didn't like the fact i saw a guy with a gun but just seemed like a guy eating a burrito. >> the family says it was a taser not a gun and that he carried it because he worked as a security guard earlier today a restraining order accused him of attacking him with that taser, saying quote, he used a taser gun and shoot me four times, two lower back, one upper back. one left shoulder, left forearm. other friends say he was a peaceful buddhist. just short of earning a criminal

associates degree and he wanted to be a probation officer. >> to have him shot 14 times by san francisco police is a grave injustice we're demanding a thorough investigation. >> police were talking today and friday night said he raised a weapon at them. >> it does appear he drew that weapon. officers responded. and shot him. >> the police chief will hold a meeting tomorrow to answer questions friends and family are asking tonight. in san francisco, abc7 news >> police looking for the gunman that shot and wounded at the tender loin district. witnesses say he began firing.

gunshots shattered windows of the business. . >> i don't know. it's crazy scary, too. i'm praying for everybody. >> all seven victims have been released from the hospital. >> a san jose police officer charged with rape made his first appear wrens in court today the 38-year-old did not enter a plea during arraignment. he is scheduled to be in court again next month. court documents say the woman's dna was found on his bulletproof vest. the maximum sentence is eight years and prison. >> mountain view police looking for two women that broke no a business and stole computer equipment. take a look at surveillance

images of the particulars. they stole what was a significant number of toner cartridges. >> oakland police revealed information about people officered stopped and questioned last year. 61 focus on people suspected of violating traffic laws. african americans made up 62% of those stopped. and 31% of the city population is black or african american. and 12% involve white people. oakland has a policy banning racial profiling. >> we've been enjoying warm, sunny weather here. but that is going to change

starting tomorrow. here is a look outside you can see blue skies from our camera. there are storm clouds moving in. >> yi. after a spring like day today, tomorrow we get weather we've expected and hoped for. calm conditions at the moment. here is the active weather coming our way a wave of rain with this frontal system. rush hour beginning on a dry note. we'd see later in the day lots of rain coming east bay, south bay. and there is more to follow. >> san jose computer went

through a scary ordeal on cal train she fell asleep and missed her stop she woke up and was alone. and the train was empty. it's a story you'll see on abc7 news. what a story it is. >> well jessica got on a plane. she was supposed to arrive about an hour later. instead she found herself trapped inside of a train yard >> it was scary. and i was scared. >> jessica was having dinner with friends and took bart to the train station and was headed home. . >> i had been working and eaten a big dinner, i was tired it was late. and i just fell asleep.

>> i got off the train, there was nowhere. i was in a train yard >> she was inside of a gated maintenance yard in san jose, fenced in. the lights inside were still on and doors were open. she discovered her cell phone was dead. she pulled several levers to get someone to come. >> there is a few fences i with have had to jump. that is when i reverted to other options. >> she ran and found a two-way radio. two maintenance employees came to the rescue. >> it did happen. we're worry. something we never want to see happen. >> cal train posted ab apology.

>> all will remind what is appropriate for losing up at the end of the night. >> cal train says it happened before. last december, a man fell asleep only to wake up in that same maintenance yard and managed to hop the fence. >> there is still more head including race to catch up when it comes to taking apart old eastern span of the bay bridge. why it's costing more, taking longer man-than-planned. >> stanford reaches sweet 16. march madness gets in

>> behind schedule and over budget, again. take a look we want to show you old and new span side by side. here is a live view. there is a plan afoot to get the old span's demolition on track and save money. you will be able to see the plan in action across the new bridge. >> happened some times, they oo they have increased the demolition contract >> moneys for more workers to get it back on schedule before a worse delay. birds including falcons that could try to nest on the bridge. >> you need permits too they're

putting out netting to keep them away. >> this is something >> the engineer scheduled how it was built. >> not one inch allowed for mistakes >> he showed how it but the same forces make it a delicate bow and arrow. >> what you can't see is that the forces have been now it's safe for workers to cut the bridge. >> first you won't be able to see the gap unless down here on

the water in a woet. once it starts to grow, grow quickly. >> they'll take apart both sides hoping to finish and while working on a bridge with a gaping hole sounds risky... >> we know it's been done, before. 80 years ago. >> governor brown reported today he's raised nearly $20 million for reelection campaign. there are less than eight months to go now until november election. today the campaign said it had nearly all of the reelection money in the bank. two g.o.p. challengers must file reports bif midnight tonight. >> well it's been a long dry

spell since stanford's team reached the sweet 16. abc7 news is live where the coach and two players wrapped up they must be so excited. >> there is no doubt about that. excited is a magic word. the team able to concentrate on looking at game videos of the next opponent. focus is being dayton. the coach says the experience of juniors and seniors is paying off. they've the guard took turns facing reporters. >> this is a matter of just

focusing on the team. they won't be in the position they're in now if they weren't a great team. just focus on them as a team. and what you can do. >> there is upset as trance stormed stanford from under dog to contender. it's a dry spell they're glad is over. >> going out of my head yesterday. >> they came back and stole the ball two times we made it up. got it back. >> some credit a member of the band for helping the team spirit. >> i think that might have put us over the top. in abc7 news.

>> i love that story more cow bell. >> spencer is here. gorgeous forecast, but changing. >> yes. and in a good way. we're going to get rain we'd missed out on. so current conditions don't suggest much in the way of rainfall. thin high clouds around. 66 in oakland temperatures mid to upper look at these temperatures readings. livermore still mild to warm. hooking from mount tam, we can see thin, high clouds and

periods of rain throughout the day. hets give you a look at active storm track. we'll start at 5:00 in the morning as rush hour begins dry conditions rain bearing down on parts of the north bay. then, by 9:00 rainfall. some looks moderate. throughout afternoon into evening, we'll see trailing showers and areas of rain so they'll be wet spots for the evening commute and more showers or periods of rain continuing throughout the night through wednesday, into thursday morning.

and we'll give you projections. thursday morning expect totals about one inch to two and a half inches. happen an inch to inch into lower elevations in the sierra, winter storm warning from 3:00 to 11:00 thursday morning 1 to 2 feet of snow. travel delays are more than likely with that scenario. we expect heavy rain, 6 to 8 inches of rain there. another 1 to 3 here in the bay area, that is a pretty good dose of rainfall. overnight tonight, clouds beginning to thicken. low temperatures into mid to upper 40s to around 50. tomorrow's highs from mid-50s to low to mid-60s elsewhere.

here is the accu-weather forecast. notice throughout the seven days we expect rain or showers and thundershowers wednesday, we're going to get a nice dose of rainfall. it will help. >> it's remarkable. >> developing first week of spring. >> yes. >> just ahead latest push to legalize marijuana in california >> step forward today. >> >> here is a look at spring in the napa valley. mustard fields in bloom in st. helena. a viewer e mailed us this photo. >> you can send us your pictures or share those spring totos.

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a gay rights activist is deported. the family trying to reenter into the united states were detained including the 26-year-old today sh colleagues asked for him to be released saying he's an active member of the lgbt community, a mentor for gay youth and wasn't afraid to

protest deportations. >> this is maybe his fifth action to stand up for the community. so he has worked for all of us. >> the president ordered a review of the system. >> a couple collected signatures to qualify a measure ta requires better oversight of prescription drugs their two children were run over by a driver high on prescription drugs. the data base would keep track of medications and mandate drug testing for doctors and raise malpractice awards to more than $1 million. >> california making another move toward legalizing medical

marijuana. he has until august 8th to collect the signatures. most expect it will not be in front of california voters until 2016. >> there is more still to come in our next half hour the world has official word on what happened to that missing malaysia airlines flight the grief, anger, more questions raised by the data >> why officials say this is not an indication radiation from japan reached our owe shores. >> oned ones demand being justice. the family of a dodgers fan stabbed to death last year are outraged charges have been dropped

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good evening, finally answers for families of passenger as board malaysia airlines flight 370. this video shows the moment many of them learned news they've dreaded. that the plane missing 16 days crashed and no one survived. now that after discovery of debris indicating the plane crashed in the southern indian ocean in this area. that is 1600 miles off the coast of perth, australia. you'll recall the plane took off from kuala lumpur march 8th. this is where the transponder made the last contact. those dotted lines indicate possible flight paths for flight 370 according to awes sdwranl government. now. red arc shows the plane where it may have been last time transmitting a signal, seven and a half hours after take off. more now on the mystery of

flight p 70. >> authorities say the flight ended in the waters of the south indian ocean with no survivors all 239 people, lost. >> it's been 17 days. they just give us this result. how can people bear this? >> the possible fate of the flight came from a statement by the malaysian prime minister. >> it's therefore with deep sadness and regret that i must inform you that according to this new data, flight mh 370 ended in the southern indian ocean oochl a spokesperson for malaysia airlines say they called and met with most family members before the prime minister spoke. there was screaming, cursing and wailing.

some had to be wheeled out on emergency beds. 17 days of hope, raw pain of the moment setting in. today australian official as announced they have a lead, spotting two objects, one of them is a gray, or green circle object. so far nothing has been linked to the plane. some answers were given today. the mystery remains. our investigators arrived to this conclusion after analysis from a british satellite company. then it remains a guessing game for crews and investigators stay with us for continuing coverage and follow us on twitter any time for up to the minute updates. >> crews continue to pull bodies

from a massive mudslide in washington state the wall destroyed 30 homes, covering several roads saturday. cruise looking for 100 people unaccounted for. they found six more bodies today. >> the situation is grim. we're still holding out hope we're going to be able to find people ahiv keep in mind we have not found anyone alive on this pile since saturday. >> this search is particularly challenging because that mud is still moving. >> operator for a commuter train apparently dozed off. saying it jumped over the sidewalk and went up the stairs.

32 people were hurt, most taken to the hospital. >> a you tube video suggesting a beach had radio active material has been debunked. the video suggests miramar beach contained nuclear material. officials from california public department of health saying radiation at the beach comes from naturally-occurring elements and black sand. not from the power plant. >> there is a concern homes on treasure island may be contaminated. a contractor found an item in

january. the navy believes it is left overfrom when the navy used radio active paint. >> a family wants justice but say that is not what they're getting the d.a.announced he will not be pressing charges in the stabbing death of the 24-year-old dodger fan jonathan denver. >> the family tells abc # news they will not let his death be forgotten despite a decision by george gascone not to prosecute the man who fate kwally stabbed him in december >> we're outrageed and upset. john lost his rief. nudging is happening. >> speaking from home, the family told us they're disappointed by the decision not

to charge the 21-year-old >>. i want justice for my son. >> denver, his brother and a friend were walking near third and perry streets after a game and claim they were jumped the d.a.concedes montgomery stabbed denver in a statement saying mr. denver punched m montgomery at or near the same time the brother swung a chair at mr. montgomery. both victim and his brother sus outweighed mr. montgomery by 50 and 100 pounds. >> just aluminium beach chair. >> in october he told us did he swing the chair but only to defend his brother, and house who had been knocked unconscious. >> this guy just walked around on t on the >> he says he asked but told the

case is now charged the family says their fight is far from over. >> just feel, as a family it's not fair. >> abc7 news could not reach montgomery or his family. >> still ahead tonight protections in california >> governor brown signs a law letting patients in treatment keep doctors if they're forced to change plans oochl but what will that cost? stay with us.

new legislation allows patients with serious medical problems to continue treatments and surgeries uninterrupted meaning doctors can continue to provide treatment even if they do not participate in a new health plan. >> suppose someone was preparing for surge richl a surgeon had to write pre-op work. scheduled until 014 then, plan

switched they can still see the same surgeon saying i have to find a new way and start over again. >> now, roughly 380,000 people were sdrapted this year >> money matters stocks dipped on uncertainty over the crisis in ukraine. the dow closed down 26 points. nasdaq down 50 points. san jose based cisco says it plans to build a billion dollars to build up the cloud computing network. planning to expand companies for company that's would rather rent space. >> looking for work in the bay area, hiring managers need to fill 700 jobs will be at the job fair tomorrow in san francisco hotel whitcomb on market street.

available jobs include air traffic controller, and tractor trailer operator. we have information on abc7 news.com. >> good luck. >> in the market for a car there are a lot of high tech features to consider. >> which ones are worth the

if you haven't gone car shopping you might not be aware fee fires reserved for high-end models are now available on much less expensive cars >> michael finney got together with consumer reports to find out which we should not do without. >> that is right. it's like the bat mobile. there are neat features available. here is a question. which are worth the money? from voice controls to rear-view cameras that could save a live. knowing features you want so

cave you a lot of >> it's a lot about home work. here are the top three must have features all 3 make your drive safer. three is collision avoidance. breaking system is engaged if you become distracted. >> second is things like cross traffic alerts. this is a system that uses a set of sensors and know there's is a car coming this, is important. it knows a car is coming and gives you an oughtible washing. >> up in one feature is a back up camera. >> 200 people each year are killed by being backed over by a car. >> imagine if this traffic cone

was a kyled >> rear camera gives you a clear view. now, you know something is there. >> the features start at 300s sxdz run as high as $3,000. >> sometimes you may only want a back up camera. you're going to bet a package that can run p$,000 or more. >> good place to do that is on the auto maker's win site under build your own car feature. >> make you can't wie buy it alla cart. >> this is what tonight not tomorrow. >> yes.

rain today right now we're looking at live doppler what about highs we have had upper 70s and a high of 63 rain tomorrow, sunny and mild down south. so near in the bay area it sweeps through and by afternoon rain covering east bay, south bay with trailing areas of showers highs ranging from upper 50s to low to mid-60s around the bay, inland here is the accu-weather forecast. rain, showers, maybe thundershowers wednesday. more showers thursday, probably

mostly dry day friday. so we're getting kind of pattern we hoped for and expected coming in the spring. >> yes. >> thanks very much. >> well big match up between stanford and florida state. >> yes. >> larry is off. and shu is here. >> i'll have highlights and bragging rights next in sports.

s is this flu shot necessary? it keeps you healthy during flu season. but does it hurt? nah. plus you get a really sweet bandaid! anything else i should know? here's a thought, try scoring more points on the other team. okay. even a warrior can get sick. kaiser permanente reminds you to get your flu shot this season.

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stanford women have been to ncaa tournament 27 years last time they were in the sweep is 2007 with florida state the goal to come back

>> the seminoles given a lead. and a high five from coach. now. 12 first half points. then a jumper to catch a run at the break. planning first and second halves. and britney boyd weaving through the defense. how did she get this open? there is a last in the first

half. the stanford men in sweet 16 with an upset of the kansas yesterday. cardinals are a veteran team. sports had a lot of one ask done athletes exist. with two wins the team knows they can play with anyone including cinderella dayton flyers >> we've had some clutch wins and that what it's all about. >> we're aware of what is on the line. it well could be. >> raiders quarterback wants out. told gm he wants to be traded or released. told reporters today owners

meeting in or lanto, it's probably not going to happen. and raiders for mark davis told reporters he won't rule out signing guard ritchie incognito. 49ers news they have resigned steve osgood, his 12 special team tackles against tennessee earning him a new deal. giants and angels today taking jaycee rodriguez, deep.

it's a shot to right. a's surprised by rangers. this abc # sports report brought to you by orchard supply and hardware. >> i wore school colors >> thank you. >> i know. >> it's a bummer. >> yes. >> welcome to the club. >> yes. >> hope you'll join us tonight on cable channel three. at that time heart break for passengers. we're expecting to hear from malaysia executives tonight. >> then, bay area overdue for a large earthquake. won't it be great if we had a

warning? >> and here is tonight's prime time line up at 8:00. >> remember, use watch abcapp. just watch for details. >> that is all for now. >> good night.

this is "jeopardy!" let's meet today's contestants -- a system developer from akron, ohio... a science-policy fellow from arlington, virginia... and our returning champion, a coast guard helicopter mechanic originally from minneapolis, minnesota... and now here is the host of "jeopardy!" -- alex trebek! thank you, johnny gilbert. thank you, ladies and gentlemen. good news, bad news. the good news is that our champions for the past week and a half on "jeopardy!" have been winning a lot of money.

the bad news is we've had only one-day champions. joe is a one-day champ. he'd like to change that today. in order to do that, he'll have to defeat nancy and derek. let's see how that works out. here we go. the first round of play is the "jeopardy!" round. and these are the categories. oh, sounds like fun. we're gonna need those. and finally, don't forget your... joe, start us. i'll take insect, repellent for $200. joe. what are eggs? yes. insect for $400. joe. what are locusts? yes. insect for $600.