policies. for example, the archbishop wants anyone who works at catholic schools or for the archdiocese to sign a moral clause. >> from using everything from birth control to advocating for stem cell research and voicing opposition to the notion that some day women might be priests. >> a mother of three is worried about the impacts this could have on catholic schools. >> i'm worried those teachers in particular, may decide, why should i have to put up with this. >> the archdiocese has called the ad a misrepresentation of catholic teachings. a misrepresentation of the nature of the teacher contracts and a misrepresentation of the spirit of the archbishop. >> he's doing what he's supposed to do he's doing his job. >> i think that's why he's here. and that's what the catholic church believes. >> they call attention to the marked differences between the archbishop and pope francis. >> do we expect the pope to say oh, thank you i'm replacing him tomorrow?

i think that's not going to happen, but we're not goigs to go away. >> they say they will continue to use their contacts in rome to prep the vatican for change. >> in san francisco leon melendez, abc 7 news. >> a concord man is accuses of molesting a little girl left in his care. joaquin sierra la cruise is accused of molesting the girl when she was just 6 years old. police also expect charges regarding a different girl will be filed next week. the incident occurred in 2008 while he and his wife were taking care of children many. san mateo police want your help identifying a man who flashed a woman while she was on her evening jog. it happened last night around 6:00 near east third avenue and detroit drive. a half naked man reached out and tried to grab ahold of her the jogger screamed and was able to scare the man away. if you see anyone who looks like this man pictured in the sketch

please call the san mateo police immediately. >> if you were outside today, you noticed those temperatures. it's making for some great beach weather. also causing a few problems. katie joins us with a look at all that windy weather. >> you have your hair back to make sure, right? >> yes. let's start with the good news, it is gorgeous out here, like a postcard postcard, i'm going to get out of the way, so you can drink it in and enjoy it with us, the sky is blue, the water is blue, there are kitesurfers, people flying kites. kids are in the water people are sun bathing it's really like a commercial for california, the down side is the wind. so take a look at what happened in oakland today near lake merit. a large tree fell on a car as a woman was driving by. the oakland fire department tells us it is possible the wind is to blame. also though, on scene, people were pointing out to us that the tree had shallow roots.

we were able to talk with the driver, she told us what happened after she was safely out of the car she is okay. she's also very lucky. the tree crushed her back seat a few inches or a few seconds difference and this story could have a very different ending. >> all of a sudden it was falling on my car, on me. i hit the brakes i stopped and it's -- i don't know it felt like it kept caving into my car. it felt a lot slower than it was was. i was wondering if it was going to hit my head or what. >> despite the beach weather, the ocean is not going to be all fun and games this weekend. the coast guard is warning boaters and beach goers there will be strong swells, this is tomorrow through saturday night and that means large breakers and the possibility of sneaker waves. if you're going to be out on the water or even on the beach, always be aware and be very careful. live in san francisco, abc 7

news. >> very good advice katie. thanks very much. a so called wind and heat are factors today let's check in with our meteorologist she's outside with the latest on the forecast. >> it is warm out here, let me show you the wind direction right now, it is northerly to 25. this is the offshore flow at half moon bay that brought us the warmth in the bay area, the gusty winds combined with drought stricken trees could be responsible for that tree that katie was talking about. it has been a warm day all around from coast to inland, take a look at the highs so far, 82 oakland, santa rosa. san jose, antioch, 79 in san francisco. 75 in half moon bay and even some 80s up around ukiah, clover dale and clear lake. changes are coming, and that includes cooler weather, i'll let you know who's going to cool off, it's not going to be everyone, starting tomorrow. cheryl? >> thank you so much.

>> you heard sandia and katie talk about if you were planning on cooling down at the beach please be careful. >> the northern california coast is going to see large swells friday and saturday. it could produce those deadly sneaker waves. bigger and stronger than regular waves and they can and have dragged people into the ocean. one san francisco woman tells us she learned it the hard way. >> just came right up on my back. it slammed me on to the bottom of the bay. and my shoulder. >> the coast guard is warning beach goers not to turn their backs in the ocean. sneaker waves can come in without any warning and please keep an eye on your pets as well. a tragic end to a search for a hiker from palo alto. don myers went to the regional park yesterday and never came home. this afternoon, a body was found. tiffany wilson has late breaking details. tiffany? >> that body matches don myers

description. certainly not the outcome that search crews and his family were hoping for and at this point everyone is just waiting on the corner to confirm what they already suspect. search crews scaled the mountain. he left with extra water and snacks, and his wife expected him home for a late lunch, he snefr showed. she got worried and called the east bear regional park district. myers car is still parked near the trail head about a note from search crews, tucked under the windshield wipers. 50 people spent hours looking through the rugged terrain, both last night and starting at first light this morning. shortly after 2:00 p.m. the discovery everyone hoped to avoid. >> our helicopter was circling one of the highest peaks in the area. they located what appeared to be a body. >> only the coroner can make a

positive identification. officials say the body matches myers description. lieutenant lance brees says they're not sure what happened, but foul play is not a factor. >> it was one of the highest peaks in the area, there is loose footing up there but it would be speculative at this point to determine whether or not he fell or what not. >> well the investigation will determine that. >> this photo shows the area where the body was found many a representative from the coroner's office is now in route to the park. myers lived in palo alto he loved to volunteer with abilities united. in president anton, tiffany wilson abc 7 news. a 23-year-old man has been arrested after a deadly crash at san jose. christian clemens was driving down north capitol avenue. rolled it over on to the tracks just before 10:00 last night. two of his passengers were killed. three others were injured. witnesses say it was a scary

scary scene. >> there was a train which was approaching, and then there were two people who actually took the step to go ahead and stop the train. it is pretty dramatic. >> how sad, 24-year-old sean johnson and reginald sterling were killed. alcohol was found inside that suv. officers arrested clemens on suspicion of driving under the influence. an offramp in daily city is opening again, a man crashed exiting 280 this morning. we were on the scene just after 11:00 on the john daly offramp. no word on why the driver lost control like this no other cars were involved. crews spent until just before 3:00 repairing the damaged guardrail. a san francisco firefighter was in serious condition after falling sick during training today. it happened just before 11:00 this morning during training at treasure island.

officials say the firefighter was not in an accident and did not suffer any traumatic injuries during these training exercises. scores of sex offenders and violent criminals are rounded up in the bay area. >> six for homicide, four for attempted homicide. >> coming up the sweep here and across the country taking some of the most dangerous criminals off the street. also ahead, what is killing the elk. and what park officials plan to do about it. >> we just have to go out there and do it. >> it's as simple as that right? live in oakland for the team's playoff push and a celebration of past it took tennis legend serena williams, fencing champion tim morehouse and the rockettes years to master their craft. but only moments to master paying bills at chase.com. depositing checks at the atm and transferring funds on the mobile app.

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a mother in oakland. the d.a. charged a 16-year-old in last month's killing -- he will be prosecuted as an adult. pierce died while trying to shield her children from a shootout in west oakland. police have arrested six other suspects. the d.a. says more arrests could come. we're not done there. it turns out another suspect in that case was arrested as part of a nationwide sweep of violent felons by u.s. marshalls and state and local law enforcement agencies. the operation netted more than 100 high risk fugitives. vic lee was embedded with the task force for part of the operation, and tweeted out this picture today. he's in the newsroom with more on the story. >> 137 were arrested from warrants issued here in the bay area. nationwide, the multiagency task force made 7,000 arrests. the target? gang members. sex offenders and the most violent of criminals, the operation went on 24/7 for a month and a half.

>> 40 caliber semiautomatic handgun. >> for the past six weeks, u.s. marshalls with the task force of federal, state and law enforcement agencies fanned out, targeting violent felons 37 we were embedded in oakland where numerous arrests were made. this person was taken into custody at a trailer park. >> underlying charges were assault with a deadly weapon. assault with a deadly weapon. >> when team members searched this home they also found methamphetamine. 137 fugitives and gang members from the east bay were arrested. some captured in other states. >> these arrests approximately 23 were affiliated with gangs. 27 guns were recovered and a large amount of drugs. >> six of the arrests were murder suspect the. >> among them alex davis. he was one of the suspects wanted in the murder of an oakland mother killed in the

crossfire of a gang shooting. of the 137 arrests, 60 were wanted for crimes in oakland. >> we were there in that city when federal agents and police took several people into custody at this home, they were looking for gang members as well as a gun used in a murder. oakland police chief thanked the marshalls for helping his understaffed department. >> the oakland police department resources are stretched thin and there's constantly demands for services on our city streets. >> operation violence reduction brought in federal agents from all over the country. 13 different federal state and local agencies participated. >> vic lee, abc 7 news. a 20-year-old north bay man has been sentenced to nine years in jail for a fraudulent credit card spree. the woman and her friend used fake credit cards to buy thousands of dollars worth of gift cards at safeway up and down the coast. they also used credit cards to

rent this card a mclaren sports car and a $12 million vacation home. when he asked the judge for leniency because of his youth. the judge said to him, you're young, but you are not a child. the oakland a's and firefighters are stepping up to the plate to help heyward little leaguers hit hard -- the oakland a's and firefighters teamed up to donate $2,000 to the little league. they broke into the clubhouse and stole the safe with $7,000 from their annual fund-raiser. someone probably knew that money was there. the donation will cover the insurance deductible from that theft. the golden state warriors are going to the postseason with one of the nba's best records ever. which is great for the team. fans may want to see a playoff game. wayne freedman joins us now from downtown oakland where you talk to some of the game's greats.

wayne? >> some of the games greats now, and some of the games greats in the future this is a risk where people are celebrating the team of 1975, and looking forward to the team of 2015, and we can honestly tell you there are some serious expectations. as a gauge of the golden state warriors popularity here's what you rarely see. the usual compliment of news people to -- inside the players stretched, reporters stretched too with their microphones seeking insightful nuggets with guys from steve kerr. >> we just need to do what we do. we've got to be sharp with it. >> all the warriors have done is win 67 games this year the sixth best regular season record in nba history. and the warriors are doing it on this, the 40th anniversary of their last world championship, that's longer than austin keats has been alive. >> i went to two games this

year. >> we found him a couple blocks away from the warrior hall in the massive barber shop as they call it. these two games and these two blogs are as close as austin is likely to get for these upcoming playoffs. >> have you priced playoff tickets? >> no, no. i don't have the finances for that. >> who does? >> it is pricy. surf the web, and we -- $159 to $5,852. and 25 cents. >> that's a full day's pay. >> and the barber was talking about the lower number not the higher one in this market. >> if you can afford it i can't. >> it is a price of success a by product of expectations for hardcore fans a home court disadvantage. in oakland wayne freedman, abc 7 news. >> the warriors first playoff game will be against the pelicans this saturday.

live coverage begins at noon right here on abc 7. and that will be immediately followed by a special edition of after the game. a lack of water is being blamed for the deaths of 250 elk in marin county. the elk died inside a fenced preserve at point reys national sea shore. more than 750 elk had lived in the preserve during that time, the center for biological diversity says the area does not have a year round water source. at the same time the population of elk living right outside the preserve, more than triple those elk are allowed to roam free. the california city center being asked to cut their water use for calling it unfair and unrealistic. governor brown met with officials to talk about efforts to conserve. he believes the state has to come up with other ideas to help people save water in their homes and businesses. >> the board is expected to update its plan tomorrow.

solving the world's water crisis is the topic of a conference now underway in oakland. i had the pleasure of talking to the groups as part of the women in public service project. started by hillary clinton in 2011. we talked about ways to access the media, how to get their message out quickly on a budget using smart phones and social media. the program is called the women's water and the world institute. it brings together emerging leaders for more than 25 countries. >> fascinating. so great to meet them. >> you're an expert. good job. i mean on finding the access is terrific. >> there is no real rain in the forecast. there maybe is a hint. >> our expert on the weather. >> we have a slight chance of showers coming up, it's not yet. it's next week. out here it is still warm. and everyone's feeling the heat here in the bay area let me show you live doppler 7 hz. also bright and sunny just about everywhere, as you take a look at our radar here no

moisture showing up right now, that could be changing, i want to remind you there's a beach hazard statement up what does this mean? you could get pulled away by those waves, it's up until friday evening. watch out for rip currents and large breakers along the coast, which is what you're looking at looking toward ocean beach right now, yes it's inviting, be careful. 73 in san francisco right now, 77 in oakland, low 80s for san jose, san carlos, half moon bay, the breeze is coming in, now you're 68 degrees. nothing but blue skies, looking at the financial district. temperatures in the 7 os from santa rosa and petaluma many you'll see more of this bay and inland tomorrow the sun from our exploratorium camera, it is going to change tomorrow at the coast and bay. warm inland into the weekend there's a chance of showers next week. here's the pacific satellite picture, high pressure still going to hold on for your friday so that means the warmth will

also be around for the inland communities, check out what's showing up along the coast friday afternoon, you're going to see the fog and it's going to be cooler, 60s coast side we're looking at 80s inland. saturday, foggy at the beaches, warm inland and sunday temperatures will moderate inland. as we fast forward to next week, there's a slight chance of showers, the middle of next week, wednesday and thursday looks very moisture starved for the system there. we'll keep an eye on it for you. until then tomorrow morning, patchy fog otherwise clear, mid-40s to mid-50s tomorrow afternoon, in the south bay, it will still be warm 80 in san jose, 82 gilroy 82 santa cruz. you're looking at 77 mountain view 74 san mateo foggy along the coastline 63 degrees, the sharp drop in temperatures along the coast. downtown san francisco 67. the sunset district. north bay, fog will be around near bodega bay. not exactly a beach day.

in the east bay, 74 oakland, 75 union city, inland spots still remaining warm. 85 in liver moore. a look at the accuweather 7-day forecast, you'll notice the warmth inland. temperatures coming down coast and bay for the next couple days. inland areas, you start to drop sunday. and then monday it will be in the upper 50s to low 80s, much cooler. tuesday through thursday will be back down to average with upper 50s to low 70s and we are tracking at least a slight chance of some showers, the middle of next week. cheryl and dan? >> thanks very much. coming up lost at sea for 64 years. next, how scientists found a world war ii ship in tact near half moon bay. at 5:30 on world news with david muir. more on that terror arrest the american man back in the u.s. after allegedly training in syria. authorities say he came home with a dangerous plan for

america. we'll have late details. charged, that pilot who caused panic. showing up today in his post office uniform. trapped mid flight for the first time, the stunning 911 call from inside that cargo hold. the operator couldn't believe it the flight from seattle to l.a. the hit band and their massive tour bus fire. new at 6:00 who needs the cops michael finney shows the extraordinary measures a woman and her boyfriend took to get back her stolen electronics. that's at 6:00. if you're trying to get to san francisco on 101 coming north, take a look at the traffic from our 360 degree camera, san carlos north on 101 approaching the marine parkway it's almost 10 miles an hour, that's how slow it is. if you're in the other direction, it's pretty good, until you get to the san jose area. if you can wait for a while to

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scientists found a world war ii ship in tact. it's 30 miles off the coast of half moon bay. a sonar vehicle produced a colorful image of this ship. it spent 64 years on the sea floor. the ship served a critical role in the naval offensive during world war ii. after it was damaged it was used in anatomic bomb test. the ship returned to san francisco for studies on decontamination. in 1951, the navy towed the damaged ship out to sea. it's one of an estimated 300 wrecks near san francisco. interesting picture. bliz owners are selling their goods in a pop-up shop for gender wage equality in pennsylvania. the shop is called 76/100.

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sardine industry. and a local fisherman who's livid about it. >> once i land in the presidio. his father grabbed me and i hung on to him the whole time. >> 40 years after operation baby lift, and the disaster that nearly took a life. those stories and a lot more coming up at 6:00. hope you'll tune in. we have a different kind of art right now dancing, but this is not your typical dance movement. >> not at all. abc 7 news was in oakland today as two vandals practiced their vertical wall dancing skills. it's in preparation for cal day saturday on the uc berkeley campus. >> they will perform in celebration of the bell tower's 100th birthday. you can catch them in action at 2:15 and 4:15 many. >> 40,000 people are expected to attend. >> that's ballet in the air. >> it's really beautiful. i hope those are secure. you want to be safe. >> that's going to do it for us.

>> we appreciate your time. and we will see you at 6:00. tonight, the breaking news. the terror plan. the american under arrest, allegedly returning to the u.s. with a deadly plot. tonight, what authorities have most feared. an american allegedly trained by terrorists, returning to america with specific targets. also tonight, the growing outrage. the pilot who flew undetected, who had tourists in a panic. our team getting answers. why was it so easy for him to slip past homeland security? trapped in the cargo hold in midair. tonight, for the first time, you will hear the frantic 911 call from the belly of the plane. >> you're where? >> i'm inside a plane. i feel like it's moving in the air. flight 448. can you believe please send somebody to stop it? the hit band tonight, and