this technology returned to work. >> the most unexpected place it can happen. >> guards told us reporters were not allowed inside but police say there are bullet from aing manies and a hole on a wall near the office of a doctor who was reportedly the intended target. dr. kevin wong, seen here getting into a detective car after the shooting. sources tell abc 7 news he treated him for a virus similar to shingles but it was unsuccessful. that was the motive for the 84-year-old man to go gunning for the doctor. dr. wong said he heard one gunshot as he ran. patients and staff were evacuated. some with hands over their

heads. police declared the building clear at about 5:00. he was arrested last night. vick lee, abc7 news >> police have arrested two people in the murder of an oakland dog walker. now, they say they know what led up to the death they have been arrested for a murder of a 66-year-old. police believe efforts to capture a crime on the cell phone that led to her murder >> we believe that she witnessed a type of crime. she began to record their activities. >> i think many of us see something and want to take a photo. you have to be careful.

>> residents with now share information through social networking. city leaders unveiled a partnership with next door.com today. sites exist in 84% of oakland. there is a way to share information with neighborhoods >> you can see officers car here, after it overturned and landed outside of a home on tennessee street the cars got into a crash away towards a hilly stretch of the road police have not said whether they've captured the person they're chasing. >> a college student recovering from second degree burns after escaping from an apartment fire last night that breck out at about 11:30 in this apartment

complex. satisfying he went outside to continue a conversation, noticed smoke and the kauch on fire. the roommate was asleep and couldn't get through and called a roommate to get out. >> this is spread out. i hope he's all right. >> two knocked on their neighbor's door another person was treated for smoke inhalation. >> developing news out of anaheim a bus filled with children crashed into a tree. 13 kids saying there are nine wounded and critical trauma injuries firefighters using jaws of live to get passengers through the windshields since it's lodged between two trees they say they're continuing to work to help the kids. there is another tree blocking the road.

>> all clear given in san leandro police officers pulled over a car near harland street. two barrels found inside of the car. fire crews issued an all clear. >> big settlement in what is being called silicon valley porching case tech workers filed a lawsuit alleging companies conspired not to porach employees in order to start a salary war. terms are not disclosed they will be give dwroen a u.s. district judge may 27th. >> the entire state of california faces moderate to exceptional drought for the first time in u.s. drought

monitor's 15 year history. researchers use five categories to indicate the intensity, from abnormally dry to exceptional. this week, severe and extreme expanded in northern california. >> a short yanl of rain today could add up to higher prices tomorrow when you go to buy oranges and other fruits in the future. the drought is causing increasing frustrations for growers in fresno. jessica perez has more. >> right now these trees are not getting water. now, it's a difficult decision time for growers let the trees die or focus on a small part of the growth to keep alive. photos show dead trees in porterville and ivan hoe that had to be bull dozed because of lack of water >> we're at 0. one word. 0. the statement made by the state last friday is that i believe

ambiguous. >> the california citrus my twal president says at announcement by california department of water resources to upgrade delivery to the state project from 0 to 5 percent does nothing foremost from fresno to terabella. >> the situation from our perspective is very inconsistent and puzzling. there is water available now. >> the threat of a deadly bug and now, no water is leaving many backed up against a wall. in terra bella, young groves are dieing. there are tiny bulbs that are next year's crops. without water they'll die by summer time. >> are we going to try to put

water in areas? >> this grower says he might have to let hundreds of trees die just so he can keep a small grove alive. >> so we're going to look at huge reductions in crop. it >> mean a increase in prices next year. california citrus mutual will be headed to washington, d.c. to meet with the senators about the dire situation and to plead for more water. >> we're expecting to get rain tonight. sandhya patel on the roof on details. >> we're going to see more organized activity tomorrow. you're seeing a lot of green out there we may see sprinkles or

spotty showers out of tho those. taking a look at thunderstorms starting to die down a little bit we have a possibility of thunderstorms towards friday. tonight just a hit or miss light showers into morning commute. tomorrow towards afternoon hours, we're looking at more wide spread showers developing. i'll let you know if showers can dampen your weekend plans >> thank you. >> still ahead government says it wants to tame the wild wild west. why some say new rules aren't tough enough >> a new way to test for a common cancer that could affect

millions of women. >> how to avoid becoming a vacation victim. protecting yourself from scam artists this summer travel season. >> abc7 news

for years the e cigarette industry operated with virtually no federal oversight. there are new rules to require manufacturers to disclose the ingredients in those things. >> they do. the fda wants to ban sales, would it allow e cigarette manners to advertise on tv ask sell liquids in kid friendly

flavors. some think it is go owing to hurt america's help. >> the fda isn't doing anything meaningful. >> the agency wants to ban e cigarette sales to minors. this shop is shelf regulated >> we know they're visiting the white house they gave them everything they wanted. >> both need to be babed to reduce the usage. >> not prohibiting flavors the same way they're prohibited in cigarettes. it's leaving the market wide open for using e cigarettes to get kids addicted to nicotine. >> they're to get people who

want that experience and don't smoke cigarettes. >> he says his typical customer is someone like joseph. the former two pack per day smoker now only vapes. >> just make it taste like tobacco it's not going to be appealing to those trying to quit. >> he is okay with today's proposal. he finds fault with regulations that go into affect next week. the supervisor says the law is simple. >> it could be treated and you can smoke anywhere you can smoke a regular cigarette. >> he isn't surprised san francisco's goes further. >> any meaningful regulation is going to happen at local or maybe state level.

>> fda approved a genetic test to screen for serve cal cancer the test detects the humanpapilloma virus. hpv causes nearly all cases of cervical cancer. california lawmakers have killed the kill switch bill that would have required cell phone makers to add antitheft technology to smart phones. state senator says that push back is the billions of dollars of the wireless industry pulled in by selling insurance for lost or stolen phones. fcc reports all tests involve smart phones or tablets.

>> a ninth grader its work. the mayor and supervisor were both recognized but so was a 14-year-old jasmine jolly she was the key note speaker last year. she rides her bike to school, 12 miles each way. >> it's fun and good for waking up. it's an easy way to get exercise. >> other honorees include bay area bike share program. >> yes. >> a lot of energy >> good job >> if you're thinking about renting a vacation home. >> scam artists praying on unsuspected travellers.

>> consumer reports partnering with tips to avoid becoming a vacation scam. >> this is the time of the year we start thinking about summer vacation. criminals are hacking into e mail accounts of owners of properties and defrauding renters. kathy was shocked to get a call from a woman who thought she'd signed a contract for the house. >> she said our family is coming we're looking into renting bicycles i said i don't, this does not sound familiar. >> she lists her house on vrbo, a popular rental site. a scam artist listed a forged contract.

>> that is just one trick used to ruin your vacation. they lure you with properties in foreclosure or don't exist. >> consumer reports found many complaints to a simple search. before you send money call the owner and develop a business relationship. >> how you pay is also important. never use payments like wire transfers. they don't provide protection. >> the safest way to pay by using credit card or using the payment transfer option on the rental web site. if you want to rent a house or apartment conducting background checks to make sure properties are legitimate you can avoid a vacation disaster. consumer reports says you might

want to consider rental insurance, providing courage for the price of $39 it's not a bad idea >> no. >> nearly seven years after a tiger escaped from it's enclosure and took a teenager's life, the zoo is facing questions about safety. from it's own employees dan noyes has been investigating safety systems they interviewed three long time workers concerned about the procedures in place. in case another dangerous animal escapes. >> i'm concerned it's not as safes it could be. >> for workers? >> and public. >> it could happen at any moment.

>> the i team studied hundreds of documents and found a struggle going on for years. don't miss dan noyes's investigation tonight at 11:00 here on abc7 news. tune in for that. >> yes. we're looking forward to watching that report. we're looking for rain. somewhere in the sky. right? >> do you know where your umbrellas snr you're going to need to use them towards tonight ask tomorrow. we have snow coming to the sierra nevada live doppler 7 now showing you green on the screen. there is some moisture in the clouds. it's getting ready to move into yu kaia.

we'll see some damp roadways out there. the view from our cam showing you changes. 65 san jose. they're seeing sun, clouds and powder soon. spotty showers expected tonight. there is a slight chance of thunderstorms that could produce small hail. there is two parts to the system. first part is the cold front. that gets through here tonight poo tomorrow morning. we'll see spotty showers during this time period. there is a greater chance of rain into evening hours. cloud cover may be sprinkles. 2:00 a.m green showing up.

and getting ready to grab lunch. scattered showers showing up aconsiders a good part of the bay area. things will taper as we head towards friday night. rainfall estimates from 0 to about a half an inch expected through friday night. we're going to see snow in the sierra. winter weather until 5:00 a.m saturday. you'll see passes being impacted. be aware this is going to be more winter like for mountains upper 50s. make sure your umbrella is by

the door. a much cooler day you might want to grab make your little ones are as well by saturday night into sunday morning a weak system could produce light showers. then we'll take temperatures nup a big way. monday, low 80s by wednesday, it's not intend. so we're just going to take you through every season. going to do winter like on the snow. then summer like heat coming your way. >> thank you. >> we have lightning for you. one camera captured it plunging

into the ground. >> why you can go to the library instead of getting a raise. a local researcher behind a microscope. it's creating it around the world coming up at 6:00. we'll be right back here.

a shocking moment for a man in china. his dash cam was running. it caught this. yeah. wow. that loud explosion was a lightning strike. destroying a tree, likely terrifying a driver. it took a few minutes before he decided to back up and get out to check the damage. as you just saw, he's okay. >> that is something else >> it seems go together library gives people the same kick as

getting a raise. that is the conclusion of a study by the school of economics researchers looked at ways cultural engagement affects our well being. they say going to the library make a person feel as good as getting a raise of $2,282 so your boss says no raise for you but here is your library card. >> good one there. >> 103 year run. it's reduced advertising the magazine will be special interest publication only the web site remaining running. amazon now plans to go into the grocery business the pegga retailer plans to

launch a service called prime pantry. it littlewill allow customers that are members of the prime program to buy items usually picked up in grocery stores. customers can order up to 45 pounds of groceries get them shipped for $6. >> well, you might say robin williams is goodwill hunting for a buyer he dropped the selling price of his vineyard estate. his 640 acre estate is a working farm with one acres of olives and cannern yeah grapes. the home has five bedrooms and a 12 seat home theater. >> it's a bargain. >> yes. >> if you want more lights for instagram shots, researchers instagram shots, researchers figured out what you nee ♪ ♪

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