the future. good evening, everyone. >> i'm dan ashley let's get now to abc7 news reporter outside of the memorial. tonight we'll have the latest there. >> students did organize a vigil and hundreds of people attend that had event. as mentioned there are so many people gone from here over memorial day weekend. so this is the first chance for everyone to come together organizers expecting 15,000 people to be attendance. looks like stadium here is pretty much at capacity. this is the first opportunity for the community to come together. classes cancelled. this was a day of mourning. >> let us commit to honoring those we have lost. not only through words but actions. let us cherish moments shared

with them and be grateful to have had them in our lives as friends, family and loved ones. >> george chen's father and mother visited the memorial at the growing memorial. the parents left a basket of flowers and a card dear george the sweetest son, grandson, loving brother. book talked with us last night. >> even when we saw this killing spree, we didn't believe it was connected to our son. we just, the sweetest, lovely boy. >> they wanted to see where their 19-year-old boy was killed they say he lived on campus in student housing. they never thought he'd be near the violence friday fight it turns out george was one of the first victims because he decided to hang out with

friends, roommates of rodger. at the memorial to their son and friends, george's mom wrote out a message on the sidewalk. both parents reluctant to talk last night but vowed to do all they can to stop this from happening again. >> we would rather die a thousand times but don't want our kids to get hurt. this shouldn't happen to any family. this should be the last one in the united states. >> now, both parents are at this event with the parents of the other two young boys from the bay area who were killed on friday. they're not scheduled to speak at this memorial. >> now, more on the three young men that died from the bay area. >> james and george attended high school in san jose.

david in fremont. teachers are making sure students are taken care of. >> that is where a lot of students here never met him, those that do remember him remember a kind student. a drama star but not in front of the scenes a drama star behind the scenes. they say he loved to celebrate random acts of kindness. students arrived at lindbrook high school first order of business was a moment of silence. it was a strange twist on fabled three degrees of separation.

two years ago, he graduated with honors, friday night, dieing at the hands of elliott rodger. his roommate in santa barbara. >> a couple kids knew him. they're shocked. >> it's the kind of kid. owe generous, giving. there is no way to handle it. >> one parent brought flowers this morning. she never knew james. >> to show that you know, we care. >> what else could she do? half of the student body never met james hong. staff said only they've made counselors available here as well. >> those tragedies are almost incomprehensible. >> two years ago he moved on from here, but two years in the life of an 18-year-old is a long

time. and yet, some impressions endure. >> he's just the kindest, sweetest young man. >> the loss has darkened it. >> lawmakers announced new legislation they hope will prevent vent future mass killings creating a gun violence restraining order f passed concerned loves ones could contact law enforcement who could then stop stun smun from buying firearms. she says loved ones are often first to stop the warning signs. >> two students filed legal claims against city college of san francisco today accusing police of roughing them up. the protest followed changes in city college policy.

the students want an apology from administrators. >> many beaten and others slammed. >> i was thrown to the concrete and restrained by a number of officers >> they've included police in their claim which is the first step in filing a lawsuit. city college says it is not commenting on the legal claim. >> the top catholic leader in the east bay wrapped up a meeting. the meeting is to hear concerns about the morality clause teachers are required to sign. abc7 news is in oakland. michael barber arrived to meet with teachers about a contract

provision. odowd senior is among a group of student leaders who met with the bishop. >> this clause created a lot of perk for the community. it's worded in a way so broad. it's up to the basically eye of the beholder. >> three teachers will lose their jobs because they're forced to sign a contract with the diocese. inserted by the bishop. in matters of face and morals to do nothing tends to bring discredit to school or diocese of oakland. >> i'm not sure what you mean change of heart? >> take the language out. >> a student initiated petition on change.org connected 3300

signatures parents started one with 600. some worry more teachers will leave. >> i'm concerned about that. >> three teachers were not invited to meet with the bishop. saying dialogue was staff and students is unlikely to lead to an immediate change. >> hundreds of firefighters joined a battle today against a wildfire in mariposa county. 500 firefighters are now on the scene. three injuries have been reported. the so called hunter's fire began as a structure fire and nearly doubled in size

overnight. it's being fuelled by dry brush and strong winds in the area >> frustrateed and fed up. . >> i just need to be one with. >> a bay area mother has been waiting a long time for a trial of a man accused of killing her son. >> was the world's most notorious hacker recovered? >> and uber, how the company is

idlock. teacher layoffs. and a 60 billion dollar budget deficit. that's what john perez faced when he be speaker of the california assembly. so he partnered with governor brown to pass three balanced budgets, on time. for the first time in thirty years. today, the deficits are gone and we've invested an additional 2 billion dollars in education. now john perez is running for controller, to keep fighting for balanced budgets. democrat john perez for controller. another live look at the memorial service under way for victims of friday's deadly

rampage the father of one of the victims just read a statement on behalf of the family this victim, james hong who was stabbed to death. >> may we create a peaceful world and let hatred be gone with the wind. >> we'll continue to update you on this story on air and online. >> just a short time ago a family and oakland police were new to pledge information about a shooting that took a man's live. ronald kitt died after being shot inside of a car. police believe the killer ran from the scene. kitt was 30 years old. >> it's a hard case he didn't know he had enemies. >> crime stoppers is offering a $10,000 reward in the search for

ronald kidd's killer. >> giants fan brian stow made a rare appearance in los angeles as jury selection begins. stow watched from a wheelchair with his parents and children by his side he suffered disabling brain damage during a beating outside of the stadium in april, 2011. the civil liability and negligence suit seeks millions in damages from the dodgers and former owner. >> tonight the anguish over the mother of a murdered teenager, why it's taking so long for the case to go on trial. accused killer is still awaiting trial after six long years. so why such a long delay? vick some >> we're talking about two inconsistencies. the right to a speedy trial

the defendant has rights of course and so do victim families. angry, sad. >> i love my son. i want the best for him. that is all. >> he was stabbed to death in a party. police arrested martin martinez the next morning. the murder happened october 28, 2008. it's been six years. the case has yet to go to trial. monica's letters have not been returned. >> the fed says there are other cases, there is not a courtroom. someone is taking a vacation. >> i don't like to see any case sit around for a long time. >> the district attorney says many things complicated this case.

there have been prosecutors and requests for delays by the defense lawyer who had other murder trials. >> we have been ready to go to trial multiple times >> have you to wonder. what is going on? >> this detective says murder cases take a long time to go to trial but this is rare. he says long waits take a toll on cops as well. >> there is nothing to tell the family. you know? >> the. the attorney told us all parties want this to be conclude asked work towards the goal but remember, martinez has been in custody the whole time. the da told us solicitation for

murder and trying to disswayed a witness. a new trial date has been set for october. thank you >> an admitted hacker will leave prison after helping the fbi stop hundreds of cyber prosecutors credit him with helping cripple a group of hackers he once led a hacking group behind cyber raids but agreed to cooperate after fbi agents showed up in his home in to 11. anonymousçó received threats. >> scientists at ucsf will help the military study mental disorders today, the defense project agency launched a $70 million program to develop high tech inplants that can monitor and

affect the brain. $$26 million will go to ucsf research efforts. the military wants devices to help fight depression, anxiety and ptsd and some day, treat chronic pain and brain trauma. >> letting teenager drivers get behind the wheel can cause anxiety for parents. >> i remember mine started to drive. >> consumer reports partnering with 7 on your side and here to reveal how these safety devices work. all kinds of new options >> there are. do you recognize number one cause of death for teens is traffic accidents? consumer reports tested devices that you can install in your car to keep tabs on your teen-aged

driver. >> they were best friends. they went everywhere together. everywhere. >> linda strickland's teen-aged sons took the car on a road trip and were in a horrible car test. alex and another passenger died . >> i should have said no. but people told me to cut apron strings. i cut the apron strings now, my son is dead. >> it's impossible to prevent your child from getting into an accident consumer reports tested small gps tracking devices that warn how your teen is driving. there is moto safety, and moby co-pilot costing between $80 and $150. they're easy to install and you pay $15 to $20 per month for

reports. >> they do things like alert you if your teen is speeding or slamming on the brakes >> you can have alerts sent to you via text or e mail. you can see the vehicle's location and route. >> don't think of it as spying but coaching them to be a better driver. >> least expensive more for moby co-pilot you get extras like notifications. >> good information. >> yes. every bit helps, thank you. >> sure. >> hope you enjoyed long holiday weekend weather has been spectacular. >> yes. and i did. hi, sandhya.

>> yes. it was gloweringis. right now, surrounded by sunshine there. we are noticing some changes this afternoon in the form of cooler weather. here is what has been bringing temperatures down this afternoon. a good 2 to 8 gusting to 33 at sfo. and so we're noticing some cooling. from our camera, okay. there is a bug including blue skies as well. 67 in oakland low 70s around san jose. half moon bay, 57 degrees highs today into low 60s to

upper 80s. hazy view looking across the bay. 75 novato. san jose, bright, sunny skies. clear, breezy tonight. it's turning cooler friday and saturday. you'll see how much cooler in just a moment. this area of low pressure helped to bring temperatures down today tomorrow, a few degrees then we're expecting temperatures to drop friday and saturday. so average highs about 78 degrees. we're going to knock you down friday. saturday 73 degrees, tomorrow morning, make sure little ones

are handled up. clear skies for wednesday morning and afternoon. 80 in san jose. 78 in cupertino. breezy along the coast. 60s coast side, it's 70 degrees. 83 napa. 76 for you in oakland. inland spots you're going to be on the warm side. looking at the accu-weather forecast, bumping up the temperature a few degrees thursday only to cool you down into 70s into warmest spots. more cloud cover upper 50s coast side.

50s at the accu-weather forecast, it's pleasant. >> it's no yolk. >> good. >> a huge shortage of egg whites we'll tell you why. ask do you remember cabbage patch dolls? what the company is doing to make them relevant again. >> theys stories coming up the a6:00 new legislation aimed at cars with the pink mustaches you've seen them. but is it really a red herring? we'll be right back here right

more investors want to get in on uber, the company is now charge $$17 billion.

uber makes a mobile app, cab companies don't like it but others do. akerding to the "wall street journal," latest offers in combination with money raised but puts value at $$17 billion. >> ceo pay is going up, median package is now eight figures. the head of a typical large company now earns $10.5 million, much due to soaring stock market. that is about 250 times average worker salary. this year, cbs chief earned $$65 million. and bob iger, $64 million, disney is the head company of abc7. how do you make an old owe toy relevant again? for cabbage patch kids you make them popular. this fall, the dolls will dress up by dressing down.

sketchers sneakers you can see the dolls here. the company that makes follows is hoping to sell them at sketchers stores to makeup what they say is a shrinking number of toy stores. >> remember the frenzy for those? >> my parents bought me many of them. >> there is a shortage of egg whites because fast food restaurants are adding low cholesterol egg sandwiches as incentive. prices have almost doubled. one person isn't following the trend is the president. he turns down the chance for egg whites, he stopped by one of his favorite places for breakfast in chicago last week he passed on the egg whites. >> well, we're talking about the president, he found his inner geek today. >> yes, a local inventor showing off her stuff at the white house science fair.

right here. my parents were immigrants. and they taught me that with hard work, anything is possible. i earned a scholarship to mit. and worked across party lines to get things done. i'm alex padilla. i'll protect voting rights for everyone. and make it easier to start a business. so we create jobs and opportunity for all californians. what should we order? (announcer) alex padilla. secretary of state.

coming up at 6:00, a comparison, tonight michael finney checks out two apps aimed at warning you a telemarketer is on the other end of the line. >> public pressure pays off. steps a maker of a controversial new pain medication is about to take to address concerns about safety. >> a teenager getting caught red handed covering up an accident with a red light camera. >> the president says he felt like an under achiever. students showed off their projects at the white house science fair. >> projects included a catapult and a 19-year-old showed the president her inventions. football helmets goated with gel and foam in order to prevent concussions >> she was inspire by the a rubber case protecting her cell phone. >> those kids are pretty bright. >> very. >> very. >> world news is next.

i'm dan ashley. thanks for joining us. we'll see you again at 6:00. tonight warning signs from the gunman on the ram page and reinvestigate his culture that may have stirred his inc. ger toward women. the end in sight for america's longest war. what the president revealed today about american troops coming home. run for it. >> nowhere to go. >> the people behind this stunning new video tell us what it is to be trapped under a twister that seems to gouge a hole in the sky. and real money. our expert shows you how to save on prescription drugs and doctors as much as $3,000 tonight. a good evening to you on this tuesday night as we return from the memorial day week