tv ABC7 News 600PM ABC May 5, 2015 6:00pm-7:01pm PDT
6:00 pm
violent. you can't see what is going on >> maria lopez said in this interview with uni vision her son has mental issues she believes he did not hit any officers in this struggle. >> if it had been like that, why did all of them jump on him? all of them? all of them? why did they all do it? >> saturday night police say two officers saw him acting suspiciously they say he tossed something in the bushes when he ran off. then suddenly turned toward
6:01 pm
officers. >> the suspect at this point takes out a bottle and attempts to attack on officer. then proceeds to engage. >> he was daysed and there are baton strikes. >> after the suspect was handcuffed, he continued to struggle and fight. >> police say lopez continued resisting in the car. they took him out, placing him in restraints. >> they treat you like a criminal. >> just let them do their job. >> police auditor said her office has received complaints.
6:02 pm
>> we have received complaints for more than one individual about what they believe was excessive use the force. >> a mrant triggers a police internal affairs investigation. >> a man doing time for rob i has been killed in prison. the 4-year-old was serving an eight-year sentence in vickaville. his body was found stuffed into what officials describe as a confined space in his housing unit. no suspect identified yet. a woman known as a serial stowaway was arrested again she was seen at chicago o'hare. arrested for criminal trespass, hartman has been caught trying to sneak on to flights at sfo
6:03 pm
and made it on to a fly from san jose to hawaii. >> an emotional day in and outside a courtroom today. >> he was driven from his first court appearance supporters of the mother and daughter shouted and held signs they're not happy he's able to go home a free man. >> this breaks my heart. >> many were angry and conuse that had brian jones, accused of death in a 14-month-old and her mother was able to post a $350,000 bond and then went home
6:04 pm
was because the hearing was postponed until may 28th. >> i'm very mad. i mean, they need more proof. what kind of proof do they need? >> wee h.we've been told that jones blew a.14 at the breathalyzer and had blood drawn at the jail that can sometimes take time to process. >> one family friend shared this picture. they were visiting from monterey county. you can see where brian jones' koefshit slammed into the party they were attending.
6:05 pm
this memorial marks where they were found dead at the scene. >> california is falling short of the drought conservation roles. the governor called for a cut back. we face only 3.6%. new restrictions are being discussed now. >> if you're doing. >> i good job in your district and you might be cutting your use this summer by 36%.
6:06 pm
>> this is what the drought looks like. here is how it sounded today. >> going down to one day per week we'll see vegetation dieing. >> remember when governor brown announced a 25% water cut last month? >> we're standing on dry grass. >> there is a long way to go. >> the architect of one tiered plan will reduce water use based on how much districts cut back. take a look at the maps. san franciscoins need only cut 8% more. the 16% cuts include santa rosa, berkeley and mountain view.
6:07 pm
20%, which is average outliers must cut 36%. in cases they'll happen tb to be person that can least afford it. >> there is outdoor water use where people have a lot of landscaping. >> if you have a big house with a large lawn, learn to love the color brown. >> in an hour, golden state warriors will sound off begins the grizzlies. and
6:08 pm
6:09 pm
6:10 pm
it will be interesting to see how strange and emotionally it is now. so should be a good game tonight. >> very cool. thank you very much. if you do not see the remarks after being named a league mvp it was wonderful. to get your pictures can find them. >> laura anthony is at oracle arena tonight. >> we've identified a villain, grizzly tony allen. when he steps open the court he's greeted in the same way he was on sunday my guess given
6:11 pm
the loyalty and volume my guess is yes. >> walking into a performance by the junior jam squad. >> he's an interesting character. it was interest timing. >> that is so sad. where is security? that was awful. >> it was an example that fans had their backs. perhaps fans could take a page out of the play book. rocket fans sat on their hands.
6:12 pm
>> they're hopeless. and we go on a run. that is what we need. >> has an impact we're in the news every night for all the of right reasons. and they love being here. >> we've learned oakland marketing officials are trying to arrange a parade spanning both sides of the bay if the warriors win the nba title. you can see the next game, game
6:13 pm
three of the western conference live here on abc7 saturday, that is at 5:00 p.m . >> still ahead here tonight on abc7 news seeing what the giants have planned for a parking lot. eight years in the making ready for a citywide vote. >> what are the odds? a second whale washed ashore on a beach in pacifica becoming the talk of the town. >> i'm spencer christian. there is a storm system that might produce rainfall. will it be a teaser or the real thing? the accu-weather forecast coming up in just a moment. >> a trip to watsonville strawb ♪ ♪ ♪ it took tim morehouse years to master the perfect lunge. but only one attempt to master depositing checks at chase atms.
6:16 pm
>> it's been eight years and today, the giants want the voters to improve a plan that calls for building taller than currently allowed. >> this lot is where 2200 giants fans park on game day. there are plans to transform this site into a mixed-use development called mission rock offering amenities to neighborhoods last. >> there are places for people
6:17 pm
to walk and certainly parks. >> the giants claim it would create 10,000 permanent jobs. it includes a parking garage. corinne woods attended numerous meetings. >> it has an opportunity to provide major capitol investments. >> voters will be weighing owe on whether the giants can exceed. >> while the geents have said 33% of housing will be
6:18 pm
affordable, kim disputes that. >> numbers they've shown me is not what is considered on a federal guideline, affordable housing. with 60% of san franciscoins qualified for. >> the teacher's union likes the plan. so does mark leno. >> a whale washed ashore in pacifica. scientists found the carcass this morning. it's 32 feet long and has been dead about five days. >> exciting to see, but sad. >> it's sad the way of the ocean.
6:19 pm
>> three weeks ago a 48 foot sperm whale washed up. it's still there, today. scientists say this seems to be where they wash up. >> the second annual silicon valley gives runs through midnight. it tries to make donating easy. people can contribute online at giving locations across silicon valley. >> i heard whispers of rain. >> yes. >> spencer christian. >> atmosphere is teasing us
6:20 pm
again. sunny skies, thin high clouds around looking dusty out there as well. it's gusty also. we've got gusts up to 29 miles per hour at sfo. 24 mountain view. around the bay 23 degree gusts. looking northward, currently 56 degrees 55 in half moon bay. currently 71 degrees in santa rosa. 72 in fairfield. a live view southeastward onto the bay. partly cloudy, breezy again tomorrow, slight chance of rain or showers thursday late and snow showers
6:21 pm
with' system now. this system may bring us rain this evening we'll see systems dropping south ward over next couple days. producing snow showers in the sierra, and later in the day, thursday afternoon may see showers in the bay area. looks like a chance in the south bay. friday morning giving way to clearing conditions overnight, clear skies lows into mid-40s lows upper 40s to low 50s sunny skies with low 70s there.
6:22 pm
and breezy conditions in the coast again. 74 napa. inland east bay, highs upper 70s to 80 degrees. slight chance of showers late thursday into thursday night. >> california gasoline down to a 10-day supply. >> a billionaire is complaining about the price. (scal): good day, m'lady! i am sir-can-a-lot, here to save you from another breakfast bore. wake up those eggs with glorious spam! see what spam can! do... at spam.com
6:23 pm
just can't seem to escape... another sneeze attack... you may be muddling through allergies. don't get caught off guard. try zyrtec® dissolve tabs. powerful allergy relief, now in a tablet that starts dissolving instantly. zyrtec® dissolve tabs. muddle no more™. [beeping] ooo come on everybody, i think this is my grandson. [lip syncing] ♪little girl you look so lonesome oh my goodness. ♪i see you are feeling blue
6:24 pm
♪come on over to my place ♪hey girl ♪we're having a party happy birthday, grandma! ♪we'll be swinging ♪dancing and singing ♪baby come on over tonight for over 60,000 california foster children, it's a challenge to replace clothes that are too small or worn out. i grew 3 inches last year. i don't need anything fancy. i never had much to begin with. when i look nice on the outside i feel better on the inside. to help, sleep train is collecting new clothes for kids big and small. bring your gift to any sleep train and help make a foster child's day a little brighter. not everyone can be a foster parent, but anyone can help a foster child.
6:25 pm
6:26 pm
city managers decide that we're going to sacrifice this block to rioters. what happens, happens. >> gas prices are up in california and consumer watch dogs are accusing companies detailing accusations saying a chevron executive admitted on a call they made half a billion dollars driven by tight supply on the west coast. >> they're saying supplies are tight and there are shortages. and we know as jamie said they're making a fortune as a result.
6:27 pm
6:28 pm
well all bottled water is the same right? you need crystal geyser alpine spring water. made by nature, not by man. crystal geyser alpine spring water. bottled at the mountain source. ♪ with kaiser permanente you'll connect with your doctor any time anywhere. another way care and coverage together makes life easier. ♪ become a member of kaiser permanente. because together, we thrive. ♪
6:30 pm
♪ da da da da ♪ ♪ da...♪ sorry brenda. crystal geyser. bottled at the mountain source. da da da. silicon valley reached a milestone today. the baby in this picture represents the valley's 3 million residents. >> just hours hold matt dowor is getting showered with gifts. one new person every 16 minutes
6:31 pm
or 90 people per day. with that, challenges such as housing, in san jose, rent prices are up 10% and 25% a few years ago. workers need a 2.6% pay raise to keep up with cost of living. >> if you don't give your employees a raise every year, they're losing money. >> as the economy has come back women are waiting to have a first child. . >> i was 31 when i had my first child, 36 with my second. i'm noticing nowadays my girlfriends are about that age range >> it means some young families can't afford single family homes. >> they're starting now because
6:32 pm
they have have to. these new parents have high hopes for their son. >> i hope she can become a dentist. >> something possible in silicon valley. residents can expect to pay more after county supervisors approved an amended contract eliminating late penalties if they miss a 12 minute or less response rate for 92% of calls. it's been losing about $9 million per year because of late penalties.
6:33 pm
>> on individual calls we'd be late. it's frankly unheard of. >> the contract allows to increase rates charged by 10%. >> the city of los angeles is suing wells fargo accusing the bank of opening accounts with hefty fees attached claiming employees violated laws by misusing information and failing to net fi customers when personal information was beached and says employers were pressured into bank management. >> if i never check my banking i won't have known they were there i know most people don't do that.
6:34 pm
>> he said they will defend the lawsuit and say it's focused on quote, customers receiving only products they need and will benefit from. >> tonight's money matters a tipping point for technology. in ten countries requests are being made on smart phones and tablets. >> more people are down loading video games electronic arts said revenues rose five and a half percent thanks to growth on the digital side of the business. and pan doera has been granted permission to buy a fm radio station in south dakota. it should allow pan doera to save millions of dollars. >> some people today unfurled a
6:35 pm
u.s. flag for cinco de mayo. they do this every year. officials ordered students to cover up their tee shirts or go home. the decision was upheld as a presafety measure. >> a possible fix for a street safety measure that hit a bump in the road they're intended to allow guards from going away from railroad crossings. the meeting is scheduled for tonight. officials are set to introduce a new design. >> more than 800 jobs in public and private sectors are up for
6:36 pm
grabs tomorrow from noon until 4:00 p.m and it's free. you can get a free consultation >> the cookie is beginning to crumble for girl scouts organization. >> it's a big deal. cookie sales are down in northern california but a record number of girls are signing up for camps tonight at 11:00 how these scouts are living their motto to be prepared. >> stay tuned for high tech coming to strawberry fields >> just ahead, smart phone
6:38 pm
6:39 pm
6:40 pm
>> however is enough? >> check the soil. that is how we've done it for many years. >> in this field of organic strawberries there is a high tech solar powered substitute for gary's finger. >> it changes the way we fertilize. >> once talking to a smart phone are new. >> it's below five cetibars >> if we we're to keep drawing out ground water it will be replaced. salt water is the closest thing. >> it's also more extensive. these cost $36,000. the growers didn't have to pay for that themselves >> they pay for 50% of it we pay for another
6:41 pm
50. >> nearby, the farmer's market, some said it's a good use of public money. >> change happens. adop tags, happens. so i think expecting farmers to pay for that is not realistic. >> yes. the word is being pro active about it. you know? some don't think it's worth it and i do. >> in watsonville, abc7 news. >> there is a chance of rain in this week's forecast. >> a look at researc
6:44 pm
6:45 pm
on a form of medical marijuana. >> on most days this 2-year-old is a bundle of energy but during frightening episodes her body can be racked by seizures. her parents soon received a diagnosis. dravae syndrome along with traditional medications her parents began researching a drug called cbd. >> we didn't know what to do. we had seen terrible things and willing to take a chance. >> it can be taken orally and is in demand families with children suffering from the condition believe the drug calms the seize yoourz
6:46 pm
>> we're welcoming parents to bring their children as long as they have a recommendation from a california doctor. >> the medical marijuana movement opened up access for families what it can't provide is long term clinical data. so >> dr. roberta began treating a limited number of children last year. after three months the seize yoourz were caught by half.
6:47 pm
and the doctor cautions relief can be temporary. >> this is what we call a honeymoon period. it's important to look at the long term. >> the new trial will be randomized so families and researchers won't know which children receive the drug for three months. >> that would with the information. >> they plan to keep treating her. >> she started walking and talking and doing things.
6:48 pm
>> if this benefit remains as yet, unproven. >> let's talk about the weather. spencer christian is tracking what can be coming. clear skies as you can see here we have a dusting aspect in the skies you can see from this tower view. haze and dust. northwestern china. and here is the image of the storm from the international space station six days ago. it's traveled into the bay area skies. tomorrow breezy conditions
6:49 pm
here, warm conditions in the central parts of the state. here in the bay area we'll have a day that is like today was breezy conditions on the coast. highs into upper 50s, upper 60s to 70s on the bay. here is the accu-weather forecast. thursday we may get drops of rain. slight chance of showers. and clearing out friday. and they give way to a mild week. >> perfect. >> thank you. >> a big evening at oracle arena. >> diagnosing is exotic at the gobi desert. just minutes from game two and steph will get its mvp trophy.
6:52 pm
6:53 pm
two-hour presentation. warriors head coach said it's easy to get distracted and his job to make sure they stay focused on taking care of business tonight. mike shumann is live. mike connelly didn't play because of that eye injury. he was warming up and told nba afterwards he's not only going to play but he's going to start. it's going to be interesting to see how long he lasts he's a smart one for fem anies and a better shooting team he has
6:54 pm
39% of the threes. >> they lifted et up to the possibility, whatever it s we don't have to worry about that. we'll focus on ourselves and creating what we thought we'd do well. so we'll come out no matter who plays. >> it's a handful. and to keep another three-point shooter for them. i wish i can see what he wants to do. >> game two is the most interesting. both teams making adjustments. they try to hold it here at home. larry? >> thank you. enjoy the game tonight. we'll have game three between warriors and grizzlies saturday night and 5:00 and we want to hear from you the question is what do you
6:55 pm
think was the best highlight? what about the traffic against clippers? maybe the three in game three from the coroner against new orleans. we may use your answer on the air. game two, a sprained wrist from game one. you can stroke it off to the six-point lead in the third. ex-warrior taking a skip pass and improved his shot. in need of this game after dropping game one. bradley veel forcing the steal and taking it to the rack. to baseball, a's and twins, steven targeting to field. a's and twins with a four game set.
6:56 pm
billy butler getting it done yom of the 4th. and the sixth as a's add on right now 2-0 a's. and it will be fantastic. yes. yes. >> thank you so much, larry. >> join us tonight on cable channel 13. a fugitive captured after years on the run. that is at 9:00. >> hour girl scouts are dealing with declining sales as more and more girls sign up for camp. >> tonight we have "dancing with the stars" followed and stay with us for abc7 news at 11:00.
6:57 pm
>> watch abc is now available w.for xbox. you'll be able to see all programming by down loading the app. from that is this edition of abc7 news our coverage continues on twitter on abc7 news bay area we appreciate your time. >> and if the entire news team have a great night. >> we'll see you at 9:00 and 11:00.
6:58 pm
[beeping] ooo come on everybody, i think this is my grandson. [lip syncing] ♪little girl you look so lonesome oh my goodness. ♪i see you are feeling blue ♪come on over to my place ♪hey girl ♪we're having a party happy birthday, grandma! ♪we'll be swinging ♪dancing and singing ♪baby come on over tonight
6:59 pm
this is "jeopardy!" please welcome today's contestants -- an administrative specialist from orland, california... a technical writer from hyattsville, maryland... and our returning champion -- a draftsman and college student from morgantown, west virginia... and now, here is the host of "jeopardy!" -- alex trebek! thank you, johnny gilbert. thank you, ladies and gentlemen. if you want to do well on "jeopardy!" it helps if you have a certain level of self-confidence. at the end of yesterday's program, as i was saying goodbye to our seven-day champion, greg seroka, i said, "i look forward
7:00 pm
to seeing you again on our program in our tournament of champions," and scott, our champion now who defeated greg, said, "i look forward to seeing you then, also." [ laughter ] so let's see if that confidence that he enjoys pays off in this game against jen and dan. good luck, players. here we go. what are the categories today? show us. that's the first one. we'll give you the middle name. we'll be... ...because we are... notice those four letters in quotation marks. scott, start. world capitals, $200. scott. what is jakarta? correct. world capitals, $400.
224 Views
IN COLLECTIONS
KGO (ABC) Television Archive Television Archive News Search ServiceUploaded by TV Archive on