me. we're told those patrolmen, and women, fired at the suspect vehicle, which is just beyond the police command center. there were bullets fired and now, we believe there are two victims in that car. the blue ford expedition believed to be owned by one female hostage taken on this chase around 3:00 this the afternoon. one hostage was shot and killed during the pursuit. they were forced into the suv by three bank robbery suspects. it ended at thornton road and auto drive, one suspect was killed the other two, wounded and taken into custody. one hostage was dumped out of the car during the chase. here is how one witness described it. >> she was on the ground.

her leg was bleeding the fire department wasn't there yet. nobody was there yet. the video is driving by a big suv and center divider. the girl in gray was turning over, her leg was bloody. she was standing and they were waiting for help. >> now, this ended about two miles from the bank of the west. the robbery took place around 2:30 this afternoon. back live we're told there are cops swarming all over the city chasing the car the suspects firing an ak 47 out of the window. officers radioing back we're taking fire and several homes were witness hit as they raced through here twice. we're gathering more information. now, police are undertaking that sad task of informing the

hostage's family that that hostage is dead. we'll be here to bring developments during this newscast. our coverage discontinue on twitter >> one day after california's water board approved $500 fines for outdoor water waste, people are reporting problems in parks and city sidewalks. tiffany wilson joins us live with details. when people see a puddle or leak, they're pulling out cell phones to report the problem. these wrinkles in arnold's face proves he weatherered the system. he feels frustrated when neighbors let water run free. >> it's pathetic people don't care. we're not supposed to wash cars

or water lawns. >> more and more share his irritation and started documenting alleged water waste. several viewers sent pictures of workers spraying down city sidewalks. tire on-jew says not so. >> we've been getting pictures for months now, since we've been pushing this drought message. this work is being done with recycled water. >> saving 9,000 gallons per day. this citizen activism doesn't catch a violation, he appreciates the help. >> if more people with report, hopefully, something could be done about it. >> runoff created a bird bath. >> it is beautiful but seems

overwatered. >> i'd hate to see this park turn brown, but i don't know what the answer is. >> for arnold, the answer is responsibility. he advocates everyone share concerns about conservation. >> if there is a neighbor, knock on the door and say hey, you've got a leak. >> he doesn't want to hear the phrase dust to dust, any time soon. the public utilities commission tells abc7 news they have a pipe near east palo alto that drops 25 gallons per minute into the bay. so that is millions of gallons wasted. they say it won't be fixed until the bay tunnel project comes on line in october. >> thank you. if you think you see what might

be a case of waver wasting send us a picture and we'll go check it out. >> a federal judge says our death penalty system is broken and un-constitutional. today's decision is seen for as a legal victory for those that want to abolish the death penalty in california. what does that mean for the people, vic? >> ones i spoke with say they're now thinking of putting a measure on the ballot you may recall last time that is on the ballot, two years ago. reaction was mixed. >> i think if you do something, you need to be punished for it. >> i don't believe in the death penalty. >> taking a lot of taxpayer money just to keep the process

going when there is no result in the end, really. >> the u.s. district judge said in the order delays of two decades or more and resolving appeals and carrying out only a few executions created an arbitrary and irrational system and said it violates the constitution's 8th amendment, banning cruel and unusual punishment. jones, convicted of rape and murder sued the state after being sentenced to death 19 years ago the judge's ruling is something death penalty opponents have been waiting for. they say this system has been broken sometime. matt cherry is with death penalty focus. >> we have 747 people alive on death row there have been no executions for the past eight years. since the death penalty was

reinstituted, there have been only been 13 executions in california. >> the state temporarily stopped executing prisoners when another judge ruled flaws in lethal injections created an undue risk for painful and failed executions reaction was fixed last time it was struck down in 1972. the state supreme court ruled that it violated state's constitution. but voters overturn that had ruling that year on a ballot initiative. >> people have spoken i believe the peoples voice should be heard. >> martin hallow ran is afraid this will encourage other prisoners to file prif plus lawsuits. >> is the judge concerned about the victim, and the vip's

family? going through this nightmare all over again? >> the judge only ruled on earnest dwyane jones death sentence, reducing to life without parole. there was no broader ruling but that may come when the state attorney general reveals her office says they're reviewing this now. >> thank you, vic. two cars were damaged when a large tree fell in an office park a mercedes-benz suv was dented and scratched and another car and suv received minor damage. >> accused high-price call girl charged in the death of forest heys was back in court today. the 26-year-old pleaded not guilty to the charges against her, looking different without her makeup this time. she's accused of giving heys a

heroin overdose on his yacht, then leaving him to die. her attorney says she had no reason to kill heys. >> he was a lucrative source of income to her, she appreciated his generosity. she had a motive, if any to elongate, not end, the relationship. >> authorities are reopening the death of her ex-boyfriend in atlanta, who died of a heroin overdose. ruled accidental the former nanny says she believes tichelman is responsible. he hated drinking, smoking and drugs he was a man that was, you know skeptical to taking aspirin, let alone heroin. so do i believe that dean injected himself? absolutely not. >> the judge denied a request to reduce her bail. >> middle east politics are at

the center of a controversy surrounding nomination of a student to uc board of regents. today, the board confirmed ucla junior as its new student representative this, despite objections from student groups he received funding from a pro israel group. some muslim students are concerned because they say the donor has made offensive comments about muslims and terrorism. >> the uc system is diverse, it's important to know someone who represents me has an unmitigated commitment to religious tolerance and adversity. >> the only no vote came from other student regent, a muslim student who advocated for a palestinian state when nominated last year. a number of jewish students opposed her nomination. . >> i just think it's a sentiment of the diversity. it's reality of the situation.

and i think stereo types distort what could be a beautiful relationship. i think we're going to have a strong working relationship. >> the student association asked the board of regents to delay the vote while investigating a phone shall conflict of interest. >> still ahead tonight, future of the a's in oakland. what will the city council decide tonight. >> a shelter houses two dozen undocumented central american refugees. >> a couple wants to fix a crack in the kitchen. but winds up with a $47,000 contract. coming up, 7 on your side gets them out of jam. >> we still may have drizzle coming our way. i'll have the accu-weath

oakland city council considering a's 0-year extension tonight, one of three agency that's have to approve the deal. but oakhand mayor jean kwan still reportedly wants that deal sweetened a bit. wayne? >> you have to figure when members of the city council say they're going into session, it's going to be a long night and might go into morning. taking a look at inside of the council chambers for the special session to approve or hopefully continue to negotiate the

coliseum lease wex know a's upper management is here, meeting with the mayor's representatives all day. as the city tries to get that better deal in the 10-year lease. two weeks ago there appeared to be a deal but now, some city council members say they're left ut and want a better deal. a's owner has an ace in the hole, permission from major league baseball to leave down if he does not get the deal he wants. >> it's been frustrating to have a deal brought to me just weeks ago. and a's feel like they've been at the negotiating table for 14 months. >> this makes us look

ridiculous, we continuously black eyes on ourselves >> why the urgency? part of the deal, a's negotiated they'll put a new score board inside of the stadium. should be an interesting night inside of the city council. >> thank you, wayne. battle over public access to a beach near half moon bay is in a judge's hands. closing arguments wrapped up suit was filed saying they closed the beach's only access road they claim california coastal act makes the coast public property. >> they have wanting to go down

to fishermen and fish. surfers want to surf. it's not like they're taking property. >> supporters say he would lose money providing access to the beach the statement says the attitude of folks that want access has been one of entitlement and tactics feel like black mail. >> cooler temperatures and higher humidity helping firefighters battle a wildfire in shasta county the fire burned through 8700 acres. 55 homes are still threatened by flames. and this fire was ignited by one of the 2700 lightning strikes burning in border town, nevada now charring 700 acres. >> spencer christian is here with weather and our humid is going to be going down a little bit. >> it's going to be going down

more, tomorrow, so muggy weather will go away into normal humidity levels. here is live doppler 7. we do have a little bit of cloud cover that is going to increase we have lots of sunny skies right now with hazy sunshine. into sierra, out break of powerful storms beginning to ease up a little bit now and weaken. around yosemite village a cluster of storms are weakening as well. in this region a flash flood watch for the reenlin not only on california side but into nevada side as well. thunderstorms accompanied by down pours we've got gusts up to 39 miles per hour in fairfield.

around the bay area, brisk and breezy. from our south beach camera here, 65 degrees in san francisco. 70s in oakland. 66 in half moon bay. dark clouds around. and currently 70 in both napa and santa rosa. low to mid 70s in fairfield and livermore, another view of clouds throughout the bay spotty drizzle likely again especially near the coast. cooler tomorrow and less humid a warmer pattern beginning on friday, continuing into next week. low pressure combining to bring

us a flow but moistures have been easing a bit. 7:00 this evening, notice chance of spotty drizzle in some higher elevations. humidity dropping a bit. low clouds, fog lingering at the coast. overnight look for cloud cover as i said earlier, mild with lows upper 50s to low 60s and chance of spotty drizzle. low to mid-70s on the peninsula. low 60s on the coast. north bay highs here is the accu-weather forecast. warming continues into middle of

the week. a steady pattern i should abc7 news reporter amy hollyfield this year's walk is this sunday, july 20th. to register call and down load the app. >> thank you. >> later tonight a teenager dreaming of becoming an investment banker, at least part investment banker, at least part for the freshest produce you want to be close to the people who are close to the land. that's why safeway works with over 150 local growers. the folks whose hands are in the soil. planting and nurturing the kind of delicious produce

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book buyers unless returned on appeal. >> if you get movies from netflix on dvd, netflix stopped mailing out movies on saturdays, saving $14 million this year >> saga continues in battles to keep san francisco city college from closing achlt judge today ruled a hau suit4cv against the accredisting commission with move forward. that commission offered city college two years to meet accrediting standards but the trustees are wary of the offer. >> i think a lot of us are concerned it might not be a full two years that there is room for interpretation in there. so i'm glad and grateful it's going forward. >> it claims the commission

acted unfairly and in conflict of interest against city college. >> we have more still to come tonight. just ahead, president obama expresses america's heart break over what's happening in gaza. >> and a shelter with 30 central american children are being housed in a quiet community >> how a kitchen repair turned into a modelling nightmare for one

israel agreed to a five-hour cease fire starting at 2:00 a.m our time. un brokered strikes intended to allow palestinians to restock necessities. israel said if it exploits

attacks it will fight back. >> over two weeks, we've been heart broken by violence. especially death and injury of many innocent civilians in gaza. >> 200 palestinians have been killed including four boys. those boys all between 9:00 and 11:00 had been playing on a beach when the strike hit. >> 50,000 immigrant children have been detained at the u.s. border. most from central america. some are being held in shelters. a pastor says his parish doesn't feel threatened and hopes shelter doesn't park protests like in other parts of the country. >> these kids are caught between something bigger than us i hope people would not do

something like that. a similar shelter located in fairfield >> a young woman came here as a child, crossing without documents but found herself sharing her story at the white house. today, sharing her thoughts with abc7 news reporter david louie. >> 24-year-old remembers what it is like when she crossed the border, she's lived on the peninsula. some no older than she was. >> it's so great to make that journey. it's difficult back in our country they have to risk lives, being young. there is no future in

country. >> it allowed her to go to school, work, get a license and put off efforts to deport her. it's time for them to file for renewals the president invited her to appear on a panel to talk about impact. she hads runs a web site. she told the president $45 fee was just too high. >> having school and a $565 fee is half of the rent. >> apply can'ts face uncertainty. mariam is an attorney in east palo alto. >> for now, you've been able to

be protected from deportation. and any risks you know? they might happen. >> in east palo alto, abc7 news >> an elderly couple just wanted to fix a crack in their kitchen. they ended up paying a costly remodelling project. >> yes. they did. the wave started off may have happened to you. a contractor comes to fix a problem, then finds another and another. this couple found out much of it might not have been necessary. >> marvin and dolores wanted to get a repair. it led to trouble. >> it's just amazed at how

quickly this turned into a terrible problem. >> home depot did send a technician out to inspect the damage >> representatives told them their repair could not be done that we'd have to get a new counter top. >> they say when granite gets cracked you can't do anything about it. >> they would have to replace the rest of the counters and ripping out that could have to be replaced, too. >> the salesman told them they might as well get old cabinets resurfaced too. he handed them a contract for $37,000 >> we're told initial here and there.

and it wasn't very clear. >> he says he didn't realize he was locked in a contract the company said it could repair granite and it took a day to patch it up. >> it looks almost new >> only costing $1,000 the couple contacted home depot saying they didn't need to rip out the granite the salesman said too late. >> had a misunderstanding we can cancel the contract. >> marvin says he didn't realize he only had three days but said home depot led them to believe they needed to replace all of the granite when they didn't. marvin said he'd redo cabinets but not granite. home depot said he'd have to pay a $9600 fee. >> that if we didn't go with a contract he was going to dump the materials in our front yard.

>> home depot did charge the fee. the couple contacted 7 on your side after looking into the case said we can't confirm details this is not how we conduct business. and we're sorry for the ordeal and refunded their purchase. >> i was relieved. >> i can't emphasize how important never to sign a contract until after you reviewed it carefully. you have three days to cancel and you may need more time than that. don't sign anything until you know what you want to do. now to see my reports go to abc7 news.com.

and look for the link. there is a direct link called contact 7 on your side. >> if a guy comes in to fix a crack, and want to fix your kitchen, look out. >> a bay area teenager's dream to become an investment banker. part of his wish is coming true. heat shields are compromised. we what's that alarm?ures.

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for the job. he has been on their board for a year. >> they give, they get. you know? >> trey settled on the shoes any banker would envy. there might be more. >> to learn the world of investment banking. >> i've been upset. i mastered computers and cars i saw wall street, i just fell in love with it. >> he learned kresing for the world is complex. >> the bloom? the bloom. it comes in as an m here. nice stylish. >> he'll wear the suit when he rings the bell at new york stock

exchange along with people he hopes will be his colleagues. >> how does he look? >> he looks sharp. >> this is how i dreamed myself looking out there, working. you know? i never thought i'd guess get this close to how i looked in my dreams but i did. >> he's styling right there. a clinic attempting to solve medical mysteries.

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doctors are treating several generations of families at the same time, hoping to learn what they used for a mystery of a number of diseases. tonight how this clinic works. for this 9-year-old hitching a ride in a surf board must seem like a miracle. with a condition she struggled just to walk and develop normal

function. they said you can treat it to full life support. we said let's fight and see first. >> good to see you. >> yes. >> thank you. >> a clinic set out to study and treat congenital diseases. three generations her mom, and grandmother, jean the director said treating the family together allows researchers to better gauge effectiveness. >> if everybody is receiving a different treatment, then, when starting to introduce a modality, it is not going to be clear >> symptoms can vary. kayla showed the most pronounced symptoms followed by her

grandmother, jane, whose twin sister died from this disease. she's hoping this information will help the family. >> we may be part of the generation that is able to find a cure. >> it uses genetic engineering to target gene pathway responsible for causing the disease. >> it's a very small bullet that knocks out the problem. >> push, push. >> it's f.successful, he believes it could benefit patients in years still to come and says earlier diagnosis will help patients like kayla's mom, not yet developed symptoms >> if we can identify family members early on, then, we can begin working with them to hopefully prevent, or delay the onset. >> for her mom, the clinic is

able to look forward to the day she is cureed and chasing her dreams. she's a remarkable kid. >> nice. >> yes. >> let's get back to spencer. >> okay. happy because humidity is getting lower, clouds around. we had some today we have more tonight but humidity beginning to he's up a bit. clouds increasing near the coast. with sunshine, looking at ocean temperatures to average, you can see that increases a chance of sprinkles or druz yil tonight.

tomorrow, low 60s near the coast to mid-70s around the bay. upper 70s to low 80s inland. tomorrow, coolest day, starting to warm up friday. and we'll have a steady pattern of highs into mid to upper 80s for 4 or 5 days upper 70s to near 80s on the bay. lovely week is ahaechld low humidity. >> yes. we like it. >> thank you. >> all right. last night at 6:00 mike shumann vowed he'd be on the set however, a bumpy knee remains >> they're calling it battle of the ages. >> do you need a healthy knee to sportscast? i don't know. >> he's not here but did leave us a story tonight. shu talks about going into 49ers hall of fame and adam

waynewright pitch during last night's game?

angels out outfielder was the star of the game, but biggest star was derek jeter playing in his 14th and final game. he was greeted with a long ovation and the 40 is throwing out the speedy andrew mccutchins. jeter asked about comments that waynewright gave him something easy to hit. >> i don't know. yes. if he grooved it, thank you. i appreciate it. >> summer like action off the inbound a two-hand slam. what do you think? did he do it with authority?

mike mascala answers with the spin move to the hoop. but in other news, golden state resigns brandon rush. 11th stage of the tour de france. and italy remains the leader. the american was in pain, adam valanski. that was good enough to avoid elimination. so he is still in the race. >> last saturday, 49er legends took to the field. another person is george

first let's go the to game. >> he was at the helm and an assistant coach. he will be the only inductee. >> first thing to be representing a great period of time, a great number of players and coaches and people involved in the organization. it's a great period. >> george grew up in san francisco, then coached for years at candle stick. >> to within the hall of fame, he and others so it's special. >> they say you should never follow a legend but george did

just that. >> when i work for bill that is pressure. and i would not have wanted it any other way. probably the most enjoyable period was working with bill. >> it was our big rival when i was here when i was a kid. when i was a kid, i couldn't seem to beat them. >> this sports report has been brought to you by orchard supply and hardware. >> he took me fishing twice. second time i got sea sick and we never went back again. >> join me at 9:00 and at 11:00.

we'll have the live report at the deadly shootout. san francisco becomes a bay area's first million dollar city behind these prices. >> that is at 9:00. and then at 11:00 a special home coming more than 60 years in the making. >> that is it for abc7 news, from all of us here, have a good night.

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one daily double round, and these categories. you have to name the present-day country where each person was born. alex: ed, you start. let's do a chapter in the novel for $200, please. jerome. what is "moby dick"? that's the novel. i'll take toys for $400, please. molly. who is barbie? correct. i'll take not-so-current slang for $800, please. jerome. what are the bee's knees? yes. a chapter in the novel for $600. answer -- daily double. [ applause ]