>> mother nature can tease us with a showers, but california should expect conditions with more frequent regular layer ti. >> the kinds of conditions in california, low precipitation, with high temperatures are already more common, likely more common in the future. >> noah is a climate scientist and says it's no longer valid to forecast drought based on 100 years of historical data. >> 80% of the year has been warm. that means is that there is a big increase in the odds that when a low precipitation year happens, it is producing

drought. >> the high temperatures melt snow in the sierra. when you couple that with soil the implication is that drought conversation will be part of the ongoing exist yens. >> i am not thinking about it yet. but yeah. there is a lot we can all do i think. >> some point out what is being done by resilient rinl of high pressure from blocking storms from reaching california more frequent droughts can mean more emphasis on getting people to replace lawns installing green water systems that divert to it yard use or drinking tweeted waste water. >> as long as it's safe for the body and doesn't taste weird, i would be ready for that. >> solutions to address drought. in san jose abc7 news. >> police are looking at home

surveillance video to solve a deadly shooting. 20-year-old marcus west was gunned down. police say he was getting into his car on the way to work and someone opened fire. family members say he left the house earlier than normal and they heard gunshots. . >> i saw his body. i covered him up with a blanket and put a towel under his head i saw him take his last breath. >> why another life? black people get killed here every day. >> police are trying to figure out if the killer was on street or vehicle. he was the 18th murder victim in oakland so far this year. >> police haven't said whether three people that crashed their car are suspects in an overnight murder. a patrol officer heard gunshots after 11:00 last night. then saw a car speed off without

lights on the car crashed into a woman's garage. she is thankfully okay, welcoming us in to take pictures but didn't want her face shown. >> thank god i'm still alive. would it have well came through that gate and in here. i'm just blessed to be alive. >> police questioned the three men inside of the car, officers found a shotgun about two blocks from a murder. >> in the east bay tonight a little boy says he's afraid to go back to school because of a bully. he ended up in the hospital. the family says the school district is taking sides. laura? >> hi, dan. we're told this bully did serve assy suspension five days but was able to return to school. it was his second suspension, he served one day in december for another serious incident

involving the same victim. >> what happened the time before? he almost choked me. >> 11-year-old nathan hasn't been to school in five weeks. not since he was knocked unconscious by another student in january. the two boys got into a shoving match. >> he picked me to the ground. kicked the back of my head he kneed me in the head i fell on the side of my head. >> the boy held my son by his hair kneeing him in the forehead after knowing he was unconscious, he continued to strike him. >> his parents say nathan was unconscious for six minutes with a severe concussion he hasn't been back to downer eld meant tri because his alled bully is still there. >> we were told that the boy would be removed. and somehow he wasn't. >> nathan was supposed to go back to school last week. >> when i showed up, the

principal told me they had a meeting the week before that they didn't inform us about and decided the other child was going to stay at the school. a school district spokesman did tell abc7 news quote in situations such as this there is a process that must be followed the district is still working through that process and believes the solution will be found. >> both kids have a right to free and appropriate education. >> the president of the west contra costa school board >> my profound sentiments go out to the family of nathan. we'll make sure that the things get that right. >> do you feel safe if you go back to school? >> not at all. >> nathan hasn't been to class to five weeks. his parents told him they don't want to move him to another school because he has friends at downer with two younger siblings. >> parents of three young men killed in last year's shooting rampage at uc isn'ta barbara

filed a negligence lawsuit today. the three were killed last may inside of an isla vista apartment. the lawsuit claims the county, and apartment building ignored the warning signs that the gunman was dangerous. one mother fought back tears describing the broken fence on campus >> the broken fence allowing a evil man to come in and killed six men. one is my child. >> roger killed six people, injuring 14 others before killing himself that day. >> jahi mcmath's family is suing ucsf oakland and the doctor who treated her a year ago the then 13-year-old was

pronounced brain dead after suffering complications for surgery to treat sleep apnea >> she had corroted artery in her throat. >> she went into cardiac arrest and was brain dead. her parents moved her to a facility in new jersey the hospital released a statement saying their hearts go out to the family but cannot comment on pending litigation. >> everyone has an opinion on how to improve safety on san francisco streets the agency is now set to vote on a plan for polk street but it's not without opposition.

carolyn? >> just about everyone agrees something should be done the question is, what? officials say one person walking and one on bike excuse me sir. >> it is one street in san francisco i've been hit most. >> the proposal for polk street could be called invasion of the parking snatchers. >> just a bit of the flavor of the debate over what should be done on polk street. it's one of the most-dangerous in the city. over a five-year period there are 122 collisions between cars and pedestrians or bicyclists. onest most-memorable was new year's eve 2013. when sophia lu was killed at polk and ellis. the plan is to make a 20 block stretch of the street more safe. >> we've called for a plan for pedestrians and designs with a

raised track as well as some new, improved bike lanes as well as improving parking and traffic circulation. >> so why is there opposition for loss of parking that is huge? 110 spots along polk will be eliminated. >> people come from everywhere to shop here, if it's not convenient they cannot find parking and they won't bother. >> the bicycle coalition likes half of the plan the blocks that run between pine and mcallister through the tender loin have a raised bike path and dedicated lanes but not the portions stretching north to union street. there is a stretch during the morning commute. >> we're hoping to see staff to strengthen the frame.

>> the owner says he thinks existing proposal is a balanced approach. >> there are aspects of it that we'd prefer not be there. >> we're still awaiting that vote on the plan. >> she's fine by the way. >> still ahead tonight how will your child do on a common core test at school? it starts next week. some students are at a disadvantage. >> uc protestors chained themselves to a highway. what authorities did to get traffic moving again. >> and why this lake will have to be drained. >> we have clouds in the bay area sky, but clear skies and overnight chill coming our way tonight. i'll have the accu-weather forecast coming up in just a moment as

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>> schools in california will be administering the common core test next week and many are having a hard time adjusting. leanne? >> knowing >> beginning march 10th, schools will ask to show their work to prove new and old concepts and

getting here hasn't been easy. the common core curriculum focuses on comprehension. in this math question a student is asked if all of the figures on the paper are parallelo grams. now, they must explain the answer. >> the school districts sat down to work on examples >> it goes deeper and more engaging. in some schools, the use of computers is limited.

>> some people don't know how to use a computer. we're used to doing it on paper. >> next week, students will begin taking the exam. unlike the star program a school will have from march 10th through may to conduct testing without disrupting learning. >> window is long like 6 to 8 weeks. >> because it's spread out, san francisco unified will be able to assign one computer to ten students. >> it is preparation for the 21 century. >> if you're curious, you can take the test yourself. we have a link to some sample questions.

>> you can see demonstrators chained themselves to cans filled with cement. this picture was tweeted as they used a jack hammer. >> another mediocre year for the endangered coho salmon. scientists hoped rain would bring a bumper crop like the salmon. they counted 131 fish egg nests beneath the creek. >> as california drought continues now, officials are making plans to drain one of the

lakes in the sierra foothills. by summer the lake could be empty. >> this is so appealing, homes line the lake. two districts are set to lower because of the drought. this is needed downstream in the valley for farms, homes and fish in the river. >> if the lake is drained and there is no boating no fishing on the lake it would within the

county. >> a lot of people have lake houses and people that live on the lake, i'm sure will not be happy. >> there may be a lot of homes on the lake but this was built for irrigation purposes meaning it's not mother nature but water agencies determining the water in this lake. >> understand that this is recreation. >> two districts haven't yet voted but we're told it's not a matter of if but when the businesses have been closed because it's winter for the first time in 25 years, it may be just as slow during the summer. >> this is unnerving.

>> there is a hint coming our way in 8 to 10 days. >> we need more than that. >> we do. >> we have high clouds around and 61 in antioch. you've got readings into the 50s here is a look at western skies right now. clear, cool overnight and chilly if clouds disappear. mild to warm days ahead and satellite shows a storm moving away from us. low pressure building in right now. a large ridge keeping us dry and mild. and into next week there will

be rainfall approaching the bay area. so next chance of rain is in 8 to 10 days but tough to determine at this point whether there will be a significant amount of rain or nothing at all. overnight conditions and here we go. inland, low temperatures mid to upper 30s around napa and santa rosa. and we'll see low to mid-40s around the bay and a low of 50 here in san francisco. tomorrow, sunny skies, and 68 in san jose and morgan hill. 68 redwood city. and coast, low to mid-60s from pacifica down to half moon bay. north bay, upper 60s.

and to about 70. inreasoned east bay, highs upper 60s tomorrow, 68 at fairfield and pleasanton. here is the accu-weather forecast. getting warmer near the end of the week. thursday, through sunday and actually into next week we'll see highs around the bay into low to mid-70s. so great weekend and we spring forward to daylight saving time. >> yes. >> and we're not trending that way. >> chances are diminishing. >> yes. >> coming up next, millions of dollars to hir ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪

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>> the city of san jose is going to federal money to hire firefighters and the grant money would restore 14 positions but the funding lasting only two years. once going away, the city would have to pay the cost for firefighters and resources. >> it's important that we do this in a way that is

sustainable. we don't want to simply hire someone for a year or two and watch them walk out of the door. we've got to do this in a twha is responsible. >> the city will find out if it will get the grant. >> palo alto is launching a business registry program officials want to know how many people work in the city and how they get to offices every day. any company that works in a fixed space is now required to register online. >> this is going to give us a better window on the committee and relata did business community and what kinds of businesses, what they do here. >> businesses have until the end of april to comply or face penalties. >> just ahead the speech that

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>> the prime minister of israel says reaching an nuclear agreement with iran is a danger to his country and the world he said he didn't want it to be a political issue in this country. >> israeli prime minister on capitol hill making a case against any nuclear deal the u.s. and others are negotiating

with iran. >> it would all but guarantee it. >> the obama administration says iran will never be permitted to build a nuclear weapon but israel is concerned by allowing them to develop nuclear technology opens the door and could put the jewish state and the world at risk. >> to defeat isis and let iran get nuclear weapons would be to win the battle but lose the war. >> house speaker john boehner invited the prime minister to speak two weeks before voters go to the polls in israel. the israeli leader is getting pushed back from lawmakers. 50 boycotted the speech.

and the white house promises the goal of the united states and israel remain the same. >> critics point out he didn't propose anything better than what is already on the table. >> it's clear he didn't like what he thinks the deal is. i don't know whether he knows or doesn't know but what he didn't say is what would happen if there was no deal. >> if successful, this will be the best deal to prevent iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. nothing else comes close. and even military action would not be as successful. >> the president did not see the speech but did say he found nothing new in the remarks. >> also from capitol hill tonight a homeland security deal

president obama is expected to sign a bill into law. it does not include a provision to repeal his order lifting the threat for millions of illegal immigrants. last week's debate must have been a snoozer. that is san jess yeah congressman mike honda nodding off. contacted by the mercury news only saying quote i'm tired of the g.o.p. playing games. >> homeland security agents raided a group of expectant mothers, coming to the united states from china so their children could be born here. members of law enforcement served search warrants at 50

hokess in orange, san bern brn and l.a. counties one target is carlisle luxury apartments in ire vine. investigators believe it's head quarters for a chinese maternity tourism scheme. >> thousands of women come to the u.s. for the purpose of having their children born as citizens. >> a court affidavit says the business uses this website to advertise the chinese title translates to you win vacation services. pregnant women pay $40,000 to $80,000 for housing, food, transportation and fraudulent visas. >> these people were told how to lie so their motives wouldn't be questioned. iet estimates since 2013, 400 babies born in just one orange younty hospital have been linked to this scheme. linda lives at the carlisle and has seen it firsthand >> i saw a man with a big dolly

thing piled to the ceiling with diapers >> she says it's wrong and is thinking about moving out. one neighbor thinks otherwise. >> they don't close po borders and people have babies here from mexico all the time. what is the problem? >> reporting in irvine greg lee, abc7 news >> former cia director david petraeus agreed to plead guilty to mishandling materials. accused of providing classified information to his mistress for a biography she was writing. the case was filed in charlotte north carolina. petraeus could be sentenced to a year in prison. >> edward snowden is ready to come home. he is now living as a recluse in

russia. his lawyers told reporters he wants to come home and has been assured by attorney general eric holder he will not face the death penalty if convicted of treason. however, he's holding out for a guarantee forgiven a legal, and impartial trial. iets more than a game to them. >> yes. thousands attend a game developers conference in san francisco. mt. hood was left off the list. so was the oregon coast, the columbia river gorge and the painted hills. smith rock and the wallowas are all missing. whoever named the seven wonders never set foot in oregon because even crater lake was left off their list. so we see your wonders world and raise you seven of our own. the seven wonders of oregon. see one, or better yet see them all.

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>> if san francisco feels techie, he sensed it. >> they come from far and wide. >> crowded around a display of xbox games, heather brought her class here from penn state. >> how many of men? how many women? >> just me. >> you're the only woman? >> i am. >> you'll see men with skateboards and likely first two women are doing an interview for play boy. >> i'm used to it being a boy's

krub. >> she says it starts with education. more schools offer degrees in game gien. the university of utah has one. >> we said let's go for it. >> it will be a big development. they brought brand ambassadors to fight off competitors like sony project morpheum. . schwartz thinks the screen isn't everything. >> i like to see my hands and have my hands do something it would make me feel grounded. >> developing games a few will have good fortune to build around playing them. now, it's becoming serious business. in december espn interviewed

adrian mah playing league of legends. >> we've had tournaments with price pools. >> they credit platforms like twitch. there is a summit like designing a game. >> how do we train young players to move without neglecting education? >> well a degree in game design might hold their interest. >> amazing. >> yes. >> is there anything cuter than a baby penguin? >> it's a short list. coming up next, academy

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1915. 19 million people passed through 100 years ago. >> that looks stunning. wow. >> three new penguin chicks are about to make debuts in san francisco. and tonight we take you behind the scenes to meet these guys and find out about the efforts to save their species from ex-sticks. >> this fellow was born in december at first he hadn't opened his eyes but could eat. >> he's got a big full belly now. >> they're bringing up their baby in golden gate park. this is one of the most popular. >> he's doing great. you can see that

he's gained weight the youngest still covered with down. >> you can see their wing are not ready for swimming. >> the chicks are african pengiuns. academy has been breeding them 20 years in cooperation with other zoos. when old enough, they'll be moved to other colonies to make sure there is no in breeding. >> we want to make sure we have a diverse collection. >> they traveled to south africa where the population dropped 70% since 2001. this video shows massive efforts to rescue hundreds of chicks because there is not enough food

during seasons >> we are to figure out the bigger picture. >> the chicks must all be hand fed >> they get fluid twice per day. and pish twice a day. >> research shows they do well when hand fed until old enough to fish for themselves in the wild. >> this is my favorite part. >> it's a great moment for the people. some birds are not sure. >> and into boxes they will head out to sea to help ensure the survival of the species. >> the new chicks will join a week from tomorrow and you can vote on their names.

>> find out about that and project on abc7 news.com. >> let's refocus on weather forecast. >> spencer? >> quite a flew clouds and a sunny day. and sunny skies mild conditions with 66 in chico. fresno 60s around the bay. here is the accu-weather forecast. thursday, through weekend and into next week highs and bay shore line highs into low to mid-70s upper 60s on the coast and springing forward sunday. so move your clocks. >> yes.

definitely. >> long range. >> next 8 to 10 days that would be next tuesday wednesday, we might see rainfall system approaching that could produce a little bit of rain. no major storms. >> all right. >> time to turn our attention to sports. >> yes. spring training. >> great baseball weather. >> it's true. >> day one in the a repeat of october. here it comes there it

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good evening giants and a's open play with madison bumgarter and he got shelled. he gave up four runs but the big blow from marcus simmon, twice in this game. and tim lincecum needs more work

and struck out two in an inning of work. giants host a's tomorrow and jake peavy joined giants from boston last year and played now on back to back champions. >> jake peavy and manager were together so that helped but he loved this giant club house. >> with tradition to get to be a part last year was special. >> there are several question marks this year with matt cane's

elbow and tim lincecum hand. >> we have depth and experience you know? this is the biggest thing people want to come for. we have question marks but with that comes ht of experience. >> i know he's going to do whatever he can do to help this team. a beautiful thing is that there is everybody checking their ego at the door. >> jake is at a point where he is transitioning to being a flame thrower to craftier pitcher. >> yes you grow and when you're stuck stuff does start to decline have you to play smarter. there is no rb to be pride forward in the situation.

>> brian shaw's first stint as head coach did not last long. shaw, who grew up in oakland had a solid career as a player. and you can't fair your whole time. so yesterday we told you about jordan leopold traded to minnesota. his 11-year-old asked them to ms. trade her dad because their family was lonely there. family was lonely without them and the wild could use a defenseman like her father and the trade went through. >> my kids greeted me with open arms and it was special. i try not to get emotional but

it is. it's a good thing. >> it's unbelievable. >> so break out little kids if you want to be traded. >> yes. >> but they're too old now. >> yes. you have to be cute and pinch creeks a little bit. >> yes. >> join us tonight at 9:00 a 9-year-old piano prod gee, being called youngest and meft talented in the woerl. >> local athlete had a leg taken by thieves. >> in >> now whether you have comcast, dish direct tv you can

get all programming just go to abc7 news apps. >> that is this edition of abc7 news our coverage continues on twitter. we appreciate your time. from the entire abc7 team we hope you have a great evening. >> enjoy.

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