spend millions on campaigns. >> this will allow more money throughout the system. >> the decision likely to reshape the political landscape for elections and beyond. this sf in washington, d.c. one justice said the ruling will allow one person to contribute millions. there are three protests in the bay area. leanne? >> yeah. the one here is just about starting. there are 140 protests across the nation in 38 states the decision reopens the debates over how money plays a big role

in american politics. the majority said limiting the amount to donate is un-constitutional. the reason, it would restrict rights of who can govern. >> the americans need to be able to have all tools available to advance opinions and ideas. when limited in the scope of the tools we can use to advance our ideas we're limiting our freedoms >> four justices in the minority wrote there are thing that's will stay the same. a donor cannot give more than 2600ss today a single candidate but can give to as many campaigns as he or she wants

the previous $123,000 cap has been lifted. speaking for the manl ti wrote a government may no more restrict how many causes a donor may support then may tell a newspaper how many candidates it may endorse. there used to be you voteed and you knew what you got. now, you just vote for, you know whoever can spend money and tell most lies on television. >> burton says looking ahead would certainly affect upcoming mid term elections. >> trading favors is at the heart of the case against state senator leland yee the attorney stepped aside and has been front and center on the case since yee's arrest. today, he says he and yee are

long time friends. in the meantime a half million dollars intended to support the now defunct campaign may be used to fund his legal defense >> san francisco police say a travel agency ripped off more than 100 people and there are likely more victims saying losses total $260,000 the main suspect is raymond hsu. plows say it shut down about a month ago. she did not want to be identified on camera. >> i cried so upset. i knew closure of the business i

went to i brought the case to the police. >> many didn't realize they're ripped off. >> with criminal charges now pending against pg&e officials tonight are pushing for massive fines. something else as well, abc news is live with the story. >> the mayor is quite upset as the smug attitude he wants them to stop insisting the explosion here was an accident. house by house, rebuilding continues in san bruno. levelled by a massive pipeline explosion three and a half years ago. >> about the plate. >> yesterday, pg&e decided from

that san bruno is a tragic accident. we're sorry. >> that statement angered the mayor. >> they talk about what they've done, what they're going to do. this is not an accident. this could is been prevented. because of pg&e and a lack of oversight eight people lost lives and died. he wants the book thrown at pg ask for some, living in the

neighborhood, no punishment can replace what is taken. >> took 18 months to rebuild we're fortunate enough to stay with family. we're back now. trying to resume normal live. >> in his opinion they failed to make meaningful reforms. cpuc told us today that they have made changes internally, quote, and in safety requirements they now demand of pg&e. live in san bruno abc7 news >> thank you. >> a arrest for a teenager tonight is a free man. five suspected members of criminal street gang are in jail on the charge the transient claimed he killed a teen in self-defense. prosecutors agreed.

a 16-year-old died in the attack. a legal doctrine says legal charges are allowed if a third party responds to someone's life threatening act. >> we're learning more about a man died in his car. police were called to the canal this morning. a golfer saw the car crash and called police his family says the man never came home from work last night. >> rain may be gone but not the mess left behind. one neighborhood saturated ground believed to be one of the contributing factors what caused a giant oak tree to fall about 10:00 last night. you can see all of the damage. do you like that? >> that is perfect.

the cruel april fool's joke. >> sure was, wow. bad news is a blessing for owners of the home the tree fell the opposite coming up not enough blue, too much green. anl-old model of supply, demand. >> and small space is a big deal >> plus, other city by the way and a plan to sell it to tourists across the country. >> and an annual tax hot line underway now. get ready to check in with michael finney and his experts answering questions about your taxes. >> say right here. abc7 news at 5:00 continues in 60 seconds.

updating breaking news you're looking at a live picture of the hospital. a number of shooting vips are being treated. a gunman has gone on a rampage. four dead, 14 injured. >> the president is saying the government is going to get to the bottom of what happened. he said it's fluid and officials are doing everything they can. >> we'll continue to keep updating on this story and will update it for you as developments warrant and as soon as a news conference happens moving on for just a moment. a northern california golf course blaming the drought foreclosing down one of the two courses. it's not far from tracy. and many golfers are certainly sorry to see it

it's a place where nature and man kind come together. >> there are people regarding golf courses that way. and this course qualifies. >> golfers who know and love this course say it's never looked better. a week and a half ago management management. >> they need to do plants along the coast. >> the legends both pulling water from the california aqua duct. some management had to make a choice. one course or another. the legends uses 400 acres per

year. >> that is probably more than $800,000 to water. so the henl yends goes. for this superintendent it's like presiding over a loved one. >> the path probably still in place. shape will be there. >> to watch that? >> it's sad for me. >> which means it's a project conceived to blend with nature. oakland launching a campaign to attract more visitors. tourism brings in a billion

dollars per year. so starting today, ads pop up from los angeles to >> we have many chefs have moved from san francisco to oakland to see something new. these are different. we're encouraging people to be both. >> next year they will extend the promotional campaign to the east coast. >> going back to ford hood, texas interest is a live news conference going on now. >> what you do every day. let me begin with a couple of comments regarding what happened at fort hood, texas today i just got off the zone with our

senior leaders there have been a number of reports out in the press. we're still people killed and injured. it's still under investigation. our military has it as well as law enforcement. i understand commanding general will be holding a news kons fren here. very no additional facts or figures.

now let me make general comments about what we're doing here. what our day has been like and another day, tomorrow, i'll thank the defense ministers for their participations to be part of something i think is, and i think they share my feeling, something that is important. we had an opportunity to spend hours focused on humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. as well as our head of noaa and other senior leaders. >> that is chuck ragel. >> yes. we know four people are dead.

and 14 people injured in a terrible tragedy. and online >> stocks finished higher in another record level. dow closed and both up 29 24% respectively. >> introducing amazon tv. >> those are the words of netflix. adding to the streaming video set top boxes you can choose content by voice. some folks looking for information were in for a shock.

fire tv shares a name with a porn site, so you know >> tax deadline less than two weeks away. do you need help? >> michael finney has answers from the tax hot line. some of the best have been coming here year after year. you can call that number until 9:00 tonight. now, i want to start with bart hugo with a program called earn it, keep it, safe it. for low income folks? >> correct people that make $52,000 or less during the year. or people that have trouble with english. >> what you do is their taxes

>> we do their taxes free. and best thing to do is call they'll get the local office near them. and make an appointment. get taxes done. >> bart, thank you very much. many of those with limited english skills. thank you very much for being here. >> i appreciate it. so let's begin with retired folks people a social security income. do they need to file taxes?

>> they need to file taxes if the income is getting over a certain amount. >> that question if you're married you might have a tax issue on social security. if you add up money you take you're going to start getting tax on your social security. >> they call laura up until tonight. all of the people had been here until 8:00 so give us a call. >> michael, thank you. take a look outside behind us now. >> it's gorgeous >> look at the golden gate bridge. another gorgeous day.

>> sandhya patel without the umbrella tonight. >> it's so bright here. showers are long gone. temperatures are actually feeling a little bit better than yesterday. live doppler 7 showing clouds around. showers long gone. taking a look at 72-hour rainfall totals two inches in half moon bay. sfo about an inch and a and the last 72 hours, we needed rain. we got it. now we're in a break mode a beautiful view lolths lots of sunshine there partly cloudy skies earlier.

56 san francisco. 60s oakland and san jose. it's 57 in half moon bay. san jess yeah camera showing you nothing but sunshine. low 60s in fairfield. sutro camera, golden gate bridge is basking in the sun now. here are the forecast highlights. partly cloudy skies tomorrow. those showers went through today. next system is weak. nudge like yesterday. or the day before. so 11:00 p.m thursday night just cloud cover. so you're going to see wet roadways noon time friday, getting lunch

make sure you have umbrella. by the time evening commute gets underway rain is long gone. looking at morning temperatures partly cloudy skies chilly out there. increasing high clouds throughout the day. looking there friday your best opportunity for rain. 60s 70s for the weekend with plenty of sunshine. that is what i'd call serious spring warmth around the bay area. get ready to soak up the sun.

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coming up at 6:00 concern over a diesel spill. also join us at 6:00 for a peek at new bart cars. they'll come online, soon. and move over siri. microsoft rolls out a virtual assistant like no other. it even sings. thank you >> wounded veterans just landed to participate in what many call a life saving experience on water. >> the veterans add been severe hi wounded during tours of duty. they're on the way to be part of operation surf. >> they will wax boards and surf beaches. for thm is the first trip outside of the hospital. >> this is operatio serve's sixth year to help experience something out of the ordinary. >> don't you love the reception there? >> wonderful they deserve it. >> they do. >> world news is next. i'm cheryl jennings >> from all of us here, thanks

for watching. we appreciate your i'm. good night and a last look at the seven welcome to "world news." tonight, breaking news. shots fired at the largest army base in america, ft. hood. shooter down, casualties reported after everyone ordered to seek shelter at the base. and everyone remembering the mass shooting at ft. hood almost five years ago. tonight, all the new details, coming in, right now. ring of fire. that powerful earthquake rocks chile. almost 1 million people forced to evacuate. does this increase the chance of a big quake right here in the united states? and abc news investigates. >> do you have a sense of shame? >> brian ross one-on-one with the man in charge as 29 miners are trapped and die in west virginia. and tonight, new outrage from the victims' families. and staying healthy.