man with a long black vail shouted "boston strong" just before the street was shut down. we don't have reports of anyone being hurt. they're taking every precaution we're told that one person wearing that makeup has been arrested. again it's been a year to the day of the bombing. don't know if this is a symbolic gesture out there because they want to make a statement or what. but good news is that authorities are on top of it. >> president obama observed a moment of silence in the oval office to honor victims of the blast. bag pipes mark the moment the bombs exploded in boston three people were killed. two # 0 others were hurt on that

day. >> after two bombs exploded near the finish line of the boston marathon. >> with words and music bombing survivor asks officials are remembering those events. today i will be mindful of successes and thank those who have helped us take our steps we saw people coming to cheer on runners running themselves save lives >> my god you've surviveed and soared. >> if anyone is wondering what they can do, i answer look around.

people in your community need your support. they need your patience and time in dealing with the situations such as ours. >> we own the finish line. >> two congress woman stood with students today -- that is incorrect right there. more in boston. three fires burning in sab fran we have breaking news everywhere. >> that is right. we want to tell what you is going on here. this is a apartment we saw flames shooting out of the roof. you can see firefighters right now. it's throwing up smoke from the skyway. streets are closed and

transportation can't get through there now. they've got ladders here trying to fight this. >> we saw flames and there. you mentioned this is visibility from the skyway and roof. and sandhya, what can you see? >> it's just a thin layer of smoke. very gray. just took a picture out on twitter. i can't smell the smoke. wind is a little bit on the gusty side breezy here.

if we take a look, 15 in oakland ten in san jose. so that is what is pushing smoke out towards the bay. larry? cheryl? >> thank you. we're going to try to get some information now from the san francisco fire department but we're showing you what sky 7 hd is showing us. a 6 or 7 story apartment building in san francisco. with a lot of black smoke and flames and >> that tells us they don't believe they're in danger. somehow they have to get down to the fire. there are three fires that are burning in san francisco. a big white puff of smoke coming out of the building. so something has gone up inside

of the apartment. >> and we hope everybody has been evacuated. and this is a busy area. so that is not a good thing >> we can see them now. trying to fight that part of the fire. that is just from eye balling it we'll have to wait from the fire department. >> we're getting information we're told you can see now firefighters are trying to get a handle on this. they have ladders but one of the other fires we know of in san

francisco a firefighter possibly injured himself we're going to try to give you a location. very serious situation here. we have mindy talmidge. what can you tell us some >> this fire is just two alarm fire on 14th and six-story building. it appears it's gotten into a penthouse. they have fire in the walls >> how do you evacuate so many people. ? >> and i'ming is good.

so people just there isn't a lot of strategies involved in are firefighters dragging hoses inside? >> no. we have crews inside. they're trying to locate the hidden pockets. yes. >> can you tell us about other two fires? we understand this is one of three. one of your members have been injured? >> right. one on 42

there was a civilian injury. a second fire ended up with compressor injuries and a couple minute s after that one, this one came in. >> what is the man power you have? >> at dolores and 14th is a two alarm fire. so 65-70 personnel there. and about 37-40 people on other two. >> wow so. a lot of people power out there. this is gotten, you said in the building a fire that spread a little bit.

is that the pent ous? >> right. right. >> okay. >> thank you very much for your time. and we may be talking to you later on during abc7 news at 6:00. sure >> let's show viewers you can see the >> there is a construction sielt. >> yes. there is another look. we'll be back in a moment.

>> two congress woman stood with uc berkeley students today the controversy has been building and laura anthony joins us now from berkeley. >> we heard from women in february. they filed a second lawsuit against university of california berkeley. sme told today their stories but this time had two congress women at their side. one talked of how survivors find the burden is on them to stay away from attackers. >> survivors have been forced to drop out of classes finish

sooner, switch housing arrangements or risk being assaulted again or intimidated. >> these women met with nicholas dirk who's promised to do more to punish offenders here. saying administration is not indifferent to the issue and are taking steps to direct it. congress woman speier plans to introduce a bill called halt campus sexual violence act. in berkeley, abc7 news >> sky 7 hd, the

with a quote hot or shouldering object >> the fire was an accidental fire. so there is no malicious intent involved. >> the object that caused the fire has not been released and advices are actually still dealing with the affects. one manager says his b-52 lost over 300,000s ndz a month. >> investigators continuing to comb the site of a weekend fire in san jose. nick smith has the latest on the investigation. >> good afternoon. today canines were used.

investigators thin to comb through evidence to find out what started this blaze to make sure everyone made it out safely. our cameras able to capture roxy. this canine and her handler helping the fire department determine if ignitable liquid was present at the time. >> she's able to locate exact location. this is one of the important pieces of equipment being used that can do work of a dozen men in only minutes.

this allows operator to move block that's could be covering up key pieces of the investigation. >> she can look for areas she feels are important to her. >> at the peak 100 firefighters attack this fire the roof collapsing under its own weight. officials telling me flames and smoke drove them back. for now, investigators are focused on the search. >> a flight out of san francisco international airport had to turn because of problems sky west put everybody on another plane, then that plane had to turn as well. there are 30

to medford >> workers went through special training today for auls all types of >> we'll be looking for anyone who might not know where they're traveling to, and might not have appropriate clothing on or might not be understanding where they are >> the majority of the victims are between now an overflow crowd demanding free muni service for seniors and disabled.

officials are considering a two-year operating budge yichlt a move to make parking free is also on the ajena. >> let's head back outside. >> it's been a little breezy here the smoke hooks like it's dispersed here. beautiful day here. we'll talk about what is coming up for wednesday. skies cleared out and a little bit of low clouds along the coast. that has long disappeared we'll see a return of that tonight. it's breezy here, taking a look at the view looking towards ocean beach we're starting to see signs of low clouds there

developing. highs upper 50 78 degrees in livermore. nice-looking day with a look at the forecast. a little bit warmer tomorrow. mild weather for easter f you're making plans you don't have to worry about rain. here is what is coming up. there is a system may produce showers as we head towards thursday afternoon. tomorrow morning mid 40s to low 50s around the region. we'll start witho clouds around the bay ask coast.

and everyone should enjoy sunshine with a warm up. so breezy in half moon bay. 78 in santa rosa. low 80s in napa. a gorgeous day in santa cruz. we'll call it mild to warm tomorrow, cooling a little bit, bay and inland thursday, friday, into mid-70s. low 60s coast side. and firefighters dealing with fires swind not going to help but i'll pass it along tu very much. >> after decades of debate a beautiful spot on the coastline will be preserved forever. that story coming up next.

>> and crews continue to battle this fire

update on breaking news out of boston. suspicious backpacks were discovered on the one-year anniversary of the bombing there, discovered at the finish line. we know that one person has been detained after leading that backpack near the finish line we saw a man suited in a bomb suit and a robot going to inspect the backpack. >> i no locker see that device there. they had enough personal there to deal with it. maybe someone just sending their own weird message. we'll keep you posted as to that situation. >> we have our own breaking news

here this, is a fire in an apartment building. we saw a lot of smoke coming out of this. it looks as though they have a handle on that. >> they have 65-70 firefighters. one of three fires have been burning in san francisco this afternoon. and no flames, no smoke. it's better than it was when this photo was taken. a huge plume of smoke on the san francisco skyway from computers trying to head home. >> yes. we're grateful to our viewers while looking at these, another

fire at 42 avenue. one is under control there. and then, another fire was on irving street and one firefighter was injured. we're going to continue to follow this on better. >> one of the longest coastline will be in the public hand coast dairies property just north of santa cruz to the u.s. bureau of land management. luxury homes in the 90s. took 15 years of wrangelling to get it ready and ready when it opens it will feature trails through hiking that wind through meadows and overlook the ocean. >> spectacular. we can use that now. actually >> coming up a kitty about to go

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>> kim a catch up with a local victim of the boston bombing on this one-year anniversary of the tacks. message that he is sharing with the world. >> a silicon valley tycoon give waying his wealth. >> plus, one day only sale of google glass. that is coming up >> go to abc7 news.com slick clique on wax abc lowing troe find out how to access it. suspend ended this afternoon for cal fans

the new man on the job, you can see him right there. montgomery retired after six years after cal there is sandy introducing martin this afternoon coming to berkeley after coaching in tennessee. purdue fans will remember the player and coach. his volunteers reached sweet 16 of the tournament this past year. >> big recovery here. five months after being hit by a car a young cat about to to be released into the wild in just minutes. >> the bob cat was rushed to the hospital in november. she required surgery. doctors installed a plate to help stabilize her thigh. i'd say she's ready to go. >> and they think she's going to

do well. >> yes. >> that fire in san francisco one last time. now it's contained this is one of three fires burning in the city this afternoon. nobody injured i'm sure a big clean up for all of residents inside. that is where that fire started. >> ht of hard work. we thank them for their hard work. >> we'll see you back here at

tonight boston strong. pride and courage one year after the terror attacks at the marathon. hate crime. we see that 73-year-old man wheeled into court charged with killing people at jewish centers and show you the fiery rage still burning. while they were sleeping, an intruder looks through rooms. even looking at the baby in the crib. and tonight, the sheriff in town, what he's asking everyone to do? attention shoppers. prices skyrocketing. we'll show you what foods are cheaper than before. good evening to you. and we are all boston strong on this tuesday night as we honor a gr