team of searchers i spoke with a stepfather and mother that spent a couple days camping just down the road. with nick and two kids. two kids went with their father on this trip when folks didn't not hear from them they called 911. >> my hope is that we find them. it's been worrying and we need to get those kids out of there. >> the search has been concentrated along the road behind me. we're told there are drop offs and the like the search will go 24-7. we have california oef and the national guard along with the red cross and several counties

joining this effort. this is the video on his instagram page. by accounts, he has off roading experience. a new black toyota tundra. if he has a cell phone it will be no help here. >> you can't look for a ping or anything? >> no. no. this area for 36-48 miles, you don't have cell service >> his 5-year-old son, and 3-year-old daughter had been camping at this site called fiddle creek. he planned to take his kids four wheeling and texted a friend a map of the route. >> what we think the idea was is that he's going to go through there and come out of a town called la port. >> he told his parents he'd be

back tuesday night but never showed up. with a second day of searching sierra county received help from the chp. the device can detect heat in a search area. the search and rescue team has dirt bikes just for this effort. >> are you concerned they might have had an accident? >> that is what we think yes. it might be an accident. if it is they should show up. >> you can see there is some law enforcement folks back there.

this is a 24-7 operation he is enthusiastic and has truck and equipment and doesn't have a lot of experience at this point they're confident that he will find his way out safely. >> in the neighborhood where a lot of people are saying a lot of nice things about the family. >> i want to tell you his sister is trying to get on a plane here. and no word on whether she's in route. they're expecting another child. and it goes without saying

friends and family are on edge. those inside were reluctant to talk. vendors expressed concern over his disappearance. this is a tight knit group. >> i'm worried for him and his kids i want them to be found quickly. >> only met kids once or twice. he's just a nice guy. >> from the mountain neighborhood where the family used to live, she remembers when he repaired the fence. >> he rebuilt the fence. you know? pieces were broken he added pieces of his own and had gone out of his way to do that.

>> i think the story is going to help give exposure to it. it's great to come forward with information. >> neighbors say he was proud to have worked at pixar animation studios. >> weather does not appear to be a factor but we have had damaging winds and power lines. take a look at this video flying through a rain storm just before noon today. here is a camera lens getting wet there. a live picture of clouds. this is our camera. abc7 news is here and we're expecting more weather like this tomorrow? >> it's going to be different.

sunnier. we're looking at lingering clouds and some more active weather to our south. a thunderstorm cell is just east of morgan hill. and isolated storm. then into the east bay over portions of interstate 680, light rainfall. there are wet spots there. this is from the northeast. 4/100ths of an inch at moffett field. there is not more in the way but i'll give you a look at what is developing in just a moment. a startling sight in the north bay.

what looked like a funnel cloud left residents concerned. these are pictures had what looks like funnel clouds. this morning's weather did not cause damage but did get attention of everybody nearby. >> it's scary to think about it. i've been in tornadoes. >> i was worried. there was wind in every direction. >> now, national weather service says dispute the appearance it's unlikely this was a funnel cloud. officials believe it's probably a down draft of precipitation known as verga. and we'll have a live report on the snow in the sierra coming up in just a few minutes so stay tuned. >> in san jose tonight police are hoping you'll continue to share, post and retweet the video you're about to see on social media.

this shows a man barging into the home of a 13-year-old girl trying to attack her. a terrifying scene for a victim of any eighth. abc7 news follows up tonight live from the girl's neighborhood. david? >> this 13-year-old has a compelling story to tell. this allowed us to help share the story of bravery and how the young girl had a sense of safety and innocence changed. she says she tried to scream but couldn't the student was returning home, but wasn't aware until it was too late a man was following behind. he caught up with her as she unlocked the toor. >> he started asking me inappropriate questions. i didn't know the meaning of. and i knew it wasn't

appropriate. so that is when i decided to run inside >> a surveillance video shows he began to put his hands on the 13-year-old she got him to back down. >> i was just trying to get him off of me so i pushed him back. i slammed my palm into his face. that is what i think, scared him off. after i slammed my hand to his face, he got off of me. >> her mother agreed to the interview because the suspect walked away and could attack again. earlier the same suspect was found following a 28-year-old woman into the rest room at a market on saratoga avenue where a similar assault happened. police describe him as 30 years old, white, thin with a beard. he was seen in a sandwich shop a few minutes before the 13-year-old was attacked residents in this neighborhood consider it a safe place

the megan's law registry says there are 17 registered sex offenders >> i'm scared and i want him caught. >> three former judges are joining a task force investigating whether there is racism in the san francisco police department. this scrutiny after inappropriate text messages. three retired judges from outside of san francisco will donate their time to review 3,000 arrests made by 14 officers linked to a text messaging scandal. this is during a ral investigation the views resulted

in unlawful arrests >> people were wrongly convicted or arrested we have what is a moral obligation. >> this led from 60 to 70 as problematic. >> too many people who were sworn to up hold the law have been perpetrated. >> also to evaluate if there is a deeper culture of bias. >> the constitutional protections are for each and everyone of us.

>> i would say any reports of the officers involved in would have to err on the side of caution. >> judges on that panel are retired the police auditor including a former federal judge the work is expected to take at least until the end of the year. >> stay with us. we're going to see why the water you'll soon be drinking may not taste like what you have become used to. >> and we'll talk to the head of a marin county

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>> a 71-year-old woman drove into this store. authorities tell us she hit the accelerator instead of the brake. most of the drinking water comes from hardee reservoir, which is lower than it should be. some water must be put aside to protect salmon in the fall.

>> it's different you know? people are used to a certain flavor. when you travel, it's going to be like that. >> east bay mud changed over the source in march. chilling water can take away the taste. so try that. >> the bikes are ready to roll in the sierra. it's not the first time the riders have seen this happen. george warren joins us live tonight. are there chains,

perhaps? the canadian national womens' bike racing team arriving for the amgen tour. did not expect to find canadian weather here in california. >> this is is a funny thing too. >> they posted this picture of a workout around the lake under sunny spring skies now, they must consider the possibility that the 74 mile race could be snowed out. >> we've had experience with snow and bike racing. >> the truth is that snow is not necessarily a problem but on the road would be.

>> if roads are clear we should be all right. >> i was hoping it would be nice for tomorrow. but in california, any precipitation is good. >> i'm happy to see this. >> in our we're hopeful that the drought comes to an end, soon. >> organizers tell me they're considering several plans but don't want to talk about the plans because they're hoping they don't have to use them. >> isn't that a wild site? >> i know. nice to see in winter. >> yes. looking at me like i have control. >> what are you thinking?

>> some showers. most of the bay area looking at dry conditions now. we have this little thunderstorm cell down into gilroy. this appears to be a funnel cloud. national weather service has not called it a funnel cloud. here is a live view of our forecast features. showers overnight will be a sunnier day tomorrow, and a mild weather pattern for mother's day and mother's day weekend.

here is a satellite animation showing this upper level low dropping south ward. moving through the bay area now. towards southern california carrying with it these areas of showers. and some thunderstorms. we may see areas of light showers in the south bay. a chance of showers into morning commute. so looks like we don't have weather related come politics however, despite we'll have a sunnier day tomorrow, later into afternoon, there could be outbreaks of localized showers in the north

bay. in the bay area, clear conditions in the north bay and east bay. clouds can see showers and lows about 60 degrees, tomorrow sunnier day and a chance of showers in the higher terrain. temperatures into 60s on the coast. breezy. and mid-70s inland. here is the accu-weather forecast. over the weekend two lovely days, dry, sunny going into mother's day. 70 degrees around the bay. and temperatures a little bit above average but not dramatically so. >> thank you. >> coming up next, a whan who calls himself a doctor and

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he's supposed to help. >> dr. d offers counselling. others were evicted because he took their money but didn't pay the landlord. >> he has no soul. >> you counsel people to give them therapy. aren't you misleading people? calling yourself a doctor? >> no. no. not at all. >> he's been on abc7 news before including grand theft auto. i'll explain tonight at 11:00. >> a reminder the san mateo

bridge will be closed from tomorrow night until monday morning at 5:00. >> and this weekend on bart there will be no service between fruit veil and coliseum station. you can suspect clong delays. >> still ahead a message on this church marquis that made it a target for vandals. a farm corporation planting thousands of acres of almonds wells are running dry. >>

vandals scrawled their message on a sign now, the church is turning the other cheek and members left a message

of their own for all to see. at mill valley, tim smith will have no shortage of words for the sermon on sunday. >> not short now. >> here is why. that vandals wrote >> jesus had two dads and turned out just fine. >> everything is political and social. >> the paintover cost plenty of red faces in well to do mill valley. there is a degree of embarrassment. the fact they deface the sign says something about them. not about the city.

>> there will be 1, 2 people object to what you do no matter where you are. >> let's talk positive. that one act of vandalism cost 100 people to reach out and ask to help. >> the sign says all welcome vandals too. we hope the vandals come. >> really? >> yes. they're welcome. i do want to have a conversation with them. >> a saratoga man who works with kids has been arrested for down loading child pornography he has been an employee at the science camp two years. police say he was one of a number of people who have down

loaded and shared images. >> a judge in chicago ordered an evaluation for a woman who has a habit of sneaking on to airplanes she was charged with misdemeanor trespassing for loitering near a check point sunday. she was arrested tw days earlier and placed on court supervision for a year. the judge told her to stay away from airports. >> a judge ruled government collection of telephone data is illegal. a three judge panel said it goes beyond what congress allowed. judges did not allow the program to be stopped. >> authorities have approved a use of a drone that could ease

costs of fertilizers >> they're going to be part of every day lives more quickly than they may think. >> i've got proof. >> really? >> yes. wait until you check this out. as one person put it uses are limited only by our imagination. >> flying drones is popular here in the bay area. david has been flying drones for five years. drone cameras will capture your every move. mark johnson shows how it works >> this will talk to the phone. i'll hand you the known when you

walk, the drone will follow you. >> this feature will be at the heart of how consumers use drones in the future. it can offer a new perspective on home movies you'll be able to get footage of your friends, neighbors and activities. >> i think the important area is going to be just being able to follow you >> these are made by eps on.

and i can see through them. >> two things have to happen before we use them every day. one, a collision "avoidance system." power lines remain obstacles. two, longer battery life. this is developed so drones could return to get a new matter. the ceo says anything is possible if people want it. >> massive amounts of audiences ask for it, people build and buy it. >> this scene captures privacy concerns people have about drones.

>> something that can spy in afghanistan can spy on neighbors when sun bathing. >> experts say there are ways to protect the public. >> after the story aired national park service pointed out it's not yet legal to fly drones golden gate national recreation area. some features should be in wide use starting within six months to two years. >> up next,

some families in nepal have shelter tonight a bay area charity has been flooded with donations jonathan? >> after the earthquake they

shifted their mission and asked folks to help. haft week, the nearly 90-year-old founder made a request. >> money will be put to good use immediately. >> the moundation helped kids eat right and go to school he learned they'd raised $400,000. >> we are so thankful to donors >> their mission has changed. villages have been nearly wiped out and families need shelter. >> every household is destroyed. like flattened. and you can see a roof. >> the foundation brought parks and tents

they're also scaring for young people. >> so they can spend more time in sorting out the mess in the broken house. >> about 60 staff members are working 18 hour days because they're racing against time. >> it's going to hit within the next five weeks then, the business is going to be bad. >> they're doling out money to find shelter. >> i've been telling everyone, the day you deposit money, it will start working from the next day. >> the biggest concern is landslides the earthquake left deep cracks in the ground the dirt with break use they board a thousand tents that can

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a california almond grower is coming under fire for planting thousands of new trees in the middle of a drought. almonds take a lot of water to grow more than a gallon per nut. tim daily has the story tonight. >> its not a long time land owner with roots in stanislaus county planting almond trees. it's a company, a bay area company that identifies superior

investments >> they're not growing food that is going to be eaten around the area. they're a big corporation. it's just different. >> i don't think but they have the money and grow. >> big business is the serious complaint. people living nearby say the water emptied their wells >> one family put in a new well. another family had to sell. by phone, they say they want to be good neighbors the farm bureau says digging water from a different aquafer is not depleting the shallower wells.

>> food takes water to produce. there are criticism but we're growing things people want. >> they have the rights to the water it's using but as the hills turn green, the concern won't disappear. >> we're taking water out faster than putting it in. if that doesn't change, california is going to run out of water. >> it will take years before the almond trees produce a crop and will consume less water while young. a huge work of art got washed away at ocean beach today. that is what the artist intended. an accident left him with chronic pain he says it heals his body and soul. >> this is a moving med take for

me it allows me to put pain to the background. >> these are other designs anderson says the favorite part of watching the beaches wash them away hours after he creates them. >> a little tough out there. >> here is live doppler 7 hd. spotty showers and there is an area of light rain. into the south bay.

this whole period of accuweather is beginning to wind down, now. tomorrow, showers into southern california into l.a. area. here in the bay area afternoon may bring showers to the north bay. mothers day nice mild calm, and dry. >> turning to sports. >> yes. warriors take off tomorrow morning the question is what happened to game two? is this a team in

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