pow network and retired navy s.e.a.l.s contacted me knowing i would check it out. the uss hornet museum honored an 89-year-old as a member of the underwater demolition team that predated navy s.e.a.l. >> my team destroyed 80% of the fleet in the ballotic sea. lost 19 out of 30 men. i cried. >> he told the audience his missions earned him a navy cross. >> that was stuck down below in the ship. it burned up. i woke up four hours later. >> he said he was the youngest lieutenant commander ever to serve in the navy. . >> i went through the navy there.

and hollywood made a movie to me. he claimed he became so famous a general sought him out. >> he heard about me and wanted to meet me. >> he seened autographs after. >> we're in the privilege to be in the presence of someone with a lot of medals and valor. >> the problem is that none of it is true the i team started digging and obtained a record under the freedom of information act. no navy cross. no purple hearts. >> are you sure about the medals? >> oh yes. >> i gave him a cop yeef his

records, he showed me a certificate supposedly from the library of congress. then admitted a schoolteacher made it on a computer. >> are you still going to tell the stories here? >> it's what i did. >> i appreciate your time. good luck. >> the news hit them hard. >> you're emotional about this? >> yes. >> sorry. >> i mean, i'm not sad about him. it's the guys i knew that didn't come back. >> the ones that didn't come back? >> yes. >> it's important to look at the big picture, how do these lies get so far? how did it come to this?

>> the federal government has spent millions collecting oral histories and cataloging them. that recording and listing convinced a reporter to write this glowing feature in 2013 on gainor. >> i tracked him down after reading newspaper articles about him. >> this veteran brought him to the hornet museum director of education. >> i apologize i'm just in shock. as anyone else. that is not our policy here at all. just to promote this. >> with his appearance gainor fooled yet another reporter they

have since removed it. >> it's important to have it corrected. it's not important to fabricate it. that is the greatest gift they have their live. >> his own son told me he heard the same war stories all his life. he's trying to figure out what this means for the family. >> i'm in shock watching this. maybe he believes them do you think that is possible? >> it could be part of it. they say the grander the lie the more outrageous, the more likely people will be to believe it. >> he told incredible lies. >> sad on many levels. >> it is. >> yes. >> thank you. >> moving on now sports warriors practicing today, and clay thompson suffered a concussion after taking a knee

to the head. the question is will he be cleared in time for game one thursday night? >> there is a sigh of relief here. clay thompson took the court with shooting and full contact practice however, he's not been cleared yet but expects to be by tomorrow. >> warriors guard is passing nba concussion protocol tests. >> doctors will continue to evaluate him. >> today a key hurdle. but tomorrow will be the final call as to whether he plays in game one of the finals. some have accused the guard of

playing too rough. >> because he's a hot-blooded player. some people call him dirty. i don't think he is. >> we've heard of the british invasion it appears aussies are infiltrated. >> yes. we'll be able to tell when he walks into arco. >> he's never dirty. >> he has become a great recruiting tool. for st. mary's forward, zappiness is part of his country's identity. >> we're a product of being a gritty player back home. you want to be the hardest hitting guy on the floor.

>> american coaches have taken note. >> six guys from australia on the team next year. >> our live coverage begins on thursday, game one in oakland. game two, sunday, 3, 4 in cleveland. and five, necessary returning to oracle. oof oakland is looking to score big on success. volunteers handed out cheer cards to downtown workers. warriors colors are on the road. >> we've got banners and back lighting behind our front desks. employees are in tee shirts and hats. we're going all out. >> it's a real home of the

warriors outside of oracle arena. the players can be seen eating at the restaurants. >> we're introducing larry. >> well a new warriors feature, abc7 fan of the day. today, all have you to do is look at that game face. thanks to her mom for sharing there. you can get in on the action as well. include where you live and the post so we can give you a proper shout out. >> on to very serious news a child molestation accusation is something police to assure nervous parents their kids are safe after a day care worker is accused of molesting a former student. wayne freedman joins with us the story. wayne? >> the suspect's name is a

22-year-old castro valley resident. the police tell us the girl was less than 14 years old the former student from when the school had a different name. the meeting to assure students their children are safe. >> the following day the authorities told us charges were cheeld molestation. >> safety of children is our primary concern. the school has been cooperative. and we're going to be hopefully

be able to answer any questions they may have. >> school administrators are just as upset as everyone else. they say the suspect had an excellent reputation with students and parents until now. police told us the alleged molestation happened in november or december of last year. and they learned about it when the victim told her mother. the mother went to police. police say the evidence presented is credible. that brings us up to the moment. wayne freedman abc7 news. >> thank you. >> and still head can a backyard pool save water? still ahead now dramatic steps people are taking >> we see more in the makings in our forecast.

>> a drag queen giving a thumbs down to a controversial identity policy. >> state senators had too much

the plan to remove thousands of trees in the east bay hills to reduce fire danger sparked controversy. for those who think it's overkill, those who think that it doesn't go far enough. and laura anthony joins us live

with the story. laura? >> hi larry. this man generated two lawsuits, 24 years after the oakland fire storms, there is still agreement on how to best manage the vegetation in the hills to prevent another disaster. >> in 1991 they lost their home, and scott mother lost her life. now, a plan to remove trees true to fire danger. >> what gives people the right to decide what trees are okay and what are not? it's the same to deciding who can live in what neighborhood? >> vince is in charge of vegetation management and says the plant that would clear the

trees is long overdue. >> it's presenting a huge fire threat to homes here. we're talking about getting rid of some species and replacing them with other species. >> this is not with fema funds. >> but the sierra club and others believe the leaks fuelled the fire say the plan doesn't go far enough. oakland city council will decide whether to step $4 million at the meeting on tuesday night. in oakland, abc7 news. >> water conversation becomes mandatory statewide shlgs meaning cuts beyond 30% or else. water agency says one way is to replace your lawn that is

leading to a flood of applications for a rebate program. this is a popular option. >> this is a 32% reduction. if you do a conversion, there is that rebate. it started slowly, two years ago. homeowners replacing lawns to safe water but now the state is requiring mandatory cut backs applications are pouring in. that is because outdoor irrigation is half of the water used in single family homes those who do nothing will pay a price. >> there are going to be people fined and with water use curtailed. we'll see some people some excessive users will be hurting.

>> the program led to turf conversion in 2013. this year could exceed 2 million square feet this year. >> it's not immediate. >> one community has to take it seriously. it's mandate is a 32% cut back from 2013. >> i look at farmers taking things out of production. >> stanford is turning 18 back on for commencement. it's recirculated and will be used to irrigate trees. >> i feel like the water lost will produce more. >> david louie abc7 news.

>> because of the drought the water board issued an emergency order to reduce water being removed from lake shasta. last year, warm water wiped out fall and winter salmon. >> california pool and spa association says a backyard fool can save water citing a study shows once you fill it a standard sized pool plus decking will use a third to half of the amount of water as a lawn of the same size. the association is lobbying agencies not to outlaw the filling of the pools. the pool in their view is landscaping. filling a pool for the first time will take about 20,000 gallons of water. >> study done by the swimming industry? >> yes. they like swimming pools.

>> understandable. >> i would love to be able to tell you there are several gallons of water coming our way. >> first live doppler 7 hd showing us low clouds near the coast and still sunny skies inland. and we have an area of organized rainfall northeastern corner of the state. and so now, looking at golden gate bridge, low clouds above taking a look at wet spots this morning. 600 in richmond. and 66 in half moon bay.

scattered showers over sfo. it's 68 degrees in santa rosa. blue skies and we can see spotty drizzle returning overnight. and next showers. here is a low lifting out. this system brought us unsettled water. a steady pattern will be with us all week long. we can suspect a temperature change. today we have

two powerful storms with just a flow of moisture and will intensify by saturday. that trail moving into southern california could produce wet weather in san diego by saturday. and we may get moisture to see light showers or rain overnight saturday night into sunday. so this is our next chance of showers. mostly sunny skies by afternoon and low 70s to low 80s inland. here is the accu-weather forecast. a steady range with us throughout the week. cooling down saturday.

clouds thicken. a chance of showers or rain sunday then, warming up again, monday. not a lot of rain but it's raining. >> thank you. >> just ahead a family feud over the robin williams estate. (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

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children will have to wait until july to discuss their estate the two sides are fighting over clothing. his wife wants to keep her late husband's slippers, tee shirts and boxer shorts. there is a dispute over money to maintain one of his homes in tiburon. >> it's like toys. he would have been very disappointed at a minimum about these proceedings i'm hopeful we can resolve this without having to come back in july >> he left most of his estate to his children. >> an accused car thief is in jail for crashing a bmw stolen from a dealership this morning. police say the thief drove through a showcase window the first car he tried to steal didn't

fit. the driver was asleep and not hurt. >> first thing i remember is feeling a big impact. and the loud sound of a crash. next thing i know, my door is up against that tree right there. >> wild. police arrested the suspect a shert time later. >> the staff of a south bay gym is getting credit to help break up a car operation the scheme first noticed on santa teresa boulevard. someone will distract a person at the desk. someone else sneaking into the locker room. the staff helped with a sting operation that netted these people and arrests. police say they're rinked to several home burglaries and identity thefts. >> more still to come here on abc7 news at 6:00. a chapter in transition of an athlete we used to call bruce

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>> today, katelynn jenner introduced herself to the world tweeted under her new name and showed off her "vanity fair" cover. jenner is shown embracing her new identity. >> this cover will go down in history as one of the most iconic covers we'll see in our live time. i think it will be difficult owe find a copy on the stands this week. >> many transgender men and women tell it the way she wants

to tell it >> the transition made public over five weeks ago. abc broadcast the interview with diane sawyer. people are proud of her courage and bravery. >> monica lewinsky says insisting on a different ending to her story is what katelynn jenner is doing helping many. lieutenant governor gavin newsom says thank you and president obama saying it takes coverage to share the story. >> right. this were protests today at facebook headquarters led by drag queens upset with policies regarding facebook and the use of real names they're opposed to. here is more.

this is the second protest. san francisco supervisor told the crowd he thought the issue was resolved eight months ago but it's not. >> we want action not words. we're tired of hearing the right thing from facebook and nothing happens. >> drag queens are spear heading this but say others are being affected. >> if you're telling someone, a 5, 6 year old your name is wrong, giving me an impression there is something wrong with the name because it's native that is the worst way. >> they say some are using the fake number function to unfairly target some communities saying facebook makes it difficult to prove who you are. >> it took about three months to get my name back. >> a spokesperson said i was referred to a company blog post that reads having people use their authentic name helps

protect our community from dangerous interactions. >> if i work for facebook now and they asked me if i wanted to march, i would refuse. >> sister roama is encouraging people to turn a cold shoulder on facebook employees that will be marching this month. in san francisco, abc7 news. >> the supreme court struck a blow for free speech on facebook overturning an conviction of a man who posted rap lyrics hissest changed wife found threatening. >> silicon valley tech executive wants a court to overturn a verdict following a sighting in march accusing her bosses of

passing her over, then firing her because of her gender. >> tonight a passenger ship carrying 400 people has sunk. there were almost 400 passengers aboard but five employees and 42 crew members. 11 local red cross volunteers providing a week of rain and flooding there. 8,000 homes are flooded. tonight the storm moved to the northeast. >> flash flooding turning roads into rivers from virginia to new york. the flood waters bringing traffic to a stand still.

from cattle on the move in texas to fish on sewer streets in new jersey this round left many in awe. >> some using trash bags and others umbrellas. >> one guy had a bucket. and we released them. in the water they're coming back. >> severe storms causing this feud and scene across the river. this is one world trade center. there are 30 people lost their lives. it's now officially the wettest on record for parts of texas but

june is also a great start with no rain in the forecast. >> an air bag manufacturer says the company plans to replace the chemicals and recalled 34 million air bag that's can rupture. the chemical can burn too fast. lindsay gram announced he's running. gram believes policies need to be stronger. >> not just penal yiz them but

defeat them. >> san francisco mayor ed lee decided to run for reelection the mayor taking out nomination papers lee had to be convinced her run four years ago. >> coming up next, a series for california state senators who

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the sacramento bee stroke the story at just over $2500 each per month to work the graveyard shift driving senators home who had too much to drink. according to the bee, each had been given this card for 24 hour transportations. >> this is what erodes public trust. when you hear about programs like this hiring two state employees to shuttle around inebriated senators. >> his press secretary provided a written statement from the chief sargent at arms i brought on two employees to provide overnight emergency services including building

security, refuelling vehicles transporting staff and escorting to their vehicles after dark. these are comprehensive and important. any suggestion otherwise from unnamed sources in media reports is unfounded. a staffer believes that on this issue he got some bad advice. coming up, an object that may be

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pricey, once again. he launches off every year. >> some students in san jose got to visit nasa ames today. and >> last year a printer blasted into space and was a success. and there will be more. this working pair of pliers designed by high school students >> it was difficult because of the restraints. >> nasa requires prints to be

solid objects with nothing that can float around. >> these students are some of the first 0 gravity designers. >> it's insane. out of the world. >> from valley christian junior high. they'll send a file up to the space station. it will be printed and put on display. >> to honor them >> the students objects won't be printed on this first printer but made on the new three d printer heading later this year. >> will print in multiple materials. >> when you're four months in and need a tool you're not going to want to wait for a rocket to get there.

>> this you can go right here. >> do you think we can print up another spencer christian? >> these are low clouds rushing over the bay. we have low clouds at the coast continuing to push beyond the coast and over the bay. mainly sunny skies, highs into mid and upper 80s and up to 99 in palm springs. some clouds and lingering early morning clouds high temperatures from lower 60s at the coast to low 80s into the

warmest inland locations. high temperatures won't change much this week. low 70s around the bay. saturday night there may be showers on sunday. >> it doesn't look that way. >> i'm in for dan. so mike shumann is in for me though i'm right here. >> how does many times? >> the warriors are optimistic and participated in the call.

the layoffs for warriors before game one has been just what the doctor ordered. clay thompson needed time to fulfill his concussion protocol. he practiced last wednesday and

it was a full contact practice. his teammate had this interesting observation. >> there are more newer logical tests i feel great. >> it's going to take something crazy to keep us out at this point in the season. you know? i expect to see sharing those duties on defense

>> it's a tough one. to be the best you've got to beat the best. >> the dubs won 40 years ago. we're not going to discredit the next few days we still have to go prep. we're rested.

you're writing the same things every day, now. >> the fourth round matches completed today. all three matches including today, just came out on fire. and we'll go to match point. second team with her third title. >> the first player to take a step in the tournament, a loss of third set that winner but nadal will hold onto the top

seed. this abc7 sports report brought to you by bank of the west. >> all right. thank you. >> they're going to be ready >> join us tonight you're watching the u.s. war planes and the unusual step the navy book. >> some are seeing green. our prime time line up begins at the bachelorett. and stay with us for the news at

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