tried to serve an arrest warrant in a home in byron last night. >> cornell bernard joins us live with the details, cornell? sheriff officials told us we still don't know the name of the man shot, but police say he threatened deputies with a gun. sheriff deputies ended a 12 hour standoff. this neighbor new the man as mike. deputied arrived to arrest him on child molestation. >> it is a it is a foster child. >> numbers inside of the house

were evacuated. >> i heard a concussion and of them, about. >> the deputy is in fear of their live, fired and struck the subject. >> i heard 7 or 8 shots. boom, boom, boom. >> the man died at the skeep. the crimes began several years ago when the victim was only 11. in martinez, cornell bernard, abc7 news. a jury awarded a bay area couple for the death of an 8-month-old that died in 2010. her parents were told that it

was sudden infant death syndrome but blamed a defect in the mattress pad that did not allow the baby to breathe when sleeping face down. >> there is no amount of money that will bring her back. but this, this is worth it. >> the lawyer conducted tests that show other manufacturers made play pen mattresses that were breathable. in a statement to abc7 news, evenflo says it stands behind the design of the play yard pad and remains confident it was not the cause of her tragic death and adds it is disappointed with the finding of the jury. an expert from the east coast has aarrived to find out what caused a voltage spike on

bart that damaged more than 50 cars. what city officials are now saying about the problem affecting the bay area. melanie? >> reporter: despite problems and delays, officials say nothing was significantly impacted. hundreds of thousands of people relying on bart service every day, the directors as well as local supervisors say a bond measure is necessary to overhaul bart's infrastructure. it's aging infrastructure, still, officials are not concern whether or not it cause a problem. an expert from the east coast is hopping on board a test car running between closed north concord and bay point is equipped with special tools. >> if we can identify the moment we're having the spike in voltage it will get us close

twroer cracking the code. >> bart can't fix the problem until identifying what is causing the problem. that is why the bridge remains in effect through monday. >> just make the best of it. roll with the punchs. >> the problem put a spotlight on bart's aging infrastructure. the system has been in place 45 years. >> we have not kept up in terms of modernizing the system, addressing it's infrastructure needs and the system is unravelling. >> we need to replace it. >> the directors and local souper visors say a bond needs to pass in november. individual counties would still need to pony up money. >> having a spotlight on us now is a good thing. >> bart says the problem may have nothing to do with age.

bart is taking train wristers to fix cars over the next couple weeks. the part takes 22 weeks owe order. >> uber says it's seen a 28% increase in ride demands and expanding it's carpool service to more areas to counties that are impacted most. this service is only available weekday mornings and evenings. there are plenty of frustrated riders looking for other options. writing what normally takes five minutes between stations on trains took 20 minutes on the bus. and perry tweets we need michael finney to help commuters. you can join the conversation by posting on social media with

#dear bart. another commute issue starts on monday. the pauper avenue bridge will be closed. that is one of four bridges that are unsafe. traffic will be detoured around poplar avenue on monday. three groups stood as one today in san francisco, calling for an end to police violence. >> what we are saying is that you know, it's human nature to make assumptions but we want, and expect better of our police department. >> abc7 news was in front of city hall this morning as they called on police not to make wide, sweeping assumptions based on the color of someone's skin. the groups in attendance were justice for mario woods and justice for alex neitto, and

jusis for emyeel car lopez shot for refusing to drop a knife. the same group of activists that shut down the bridge in january shut down the chamber of commerce economic development summit to owe send a message to the mayor, claiming oakland is facing a housing emergency shouldn't be used as an opportunity for profit. this afternoon, the head of the uc system announced new steps to address sexual harassment and sexual violence. the new aks listed in a letter by janet napolitano include mandatory training for top officials and a new peer review committee saying quote, we must and will do a better job of

investigating more claims of sexual harassment or sexual violence fairly. we have reported on several high profile incidents lately. eric? >> reporter: the latest invofs where the university has been proud. the golden bears making it to ncaa tournament but having to play their first game without a popular assistant two key players were out, now, a coach was fired just before the start of the tournament. it's terrible and never something you want to see and associate with the university iets not a good look for cal. not something to be proud of. >> he is exploring legal action to get his job back.

but, he is not alone. just last week, the dean of the uc berkeley law school resigned for months in 2014 and 2015. >> i am appalled this happened but not surprised. >> m october, restricted astronomer resigned and there is a blog about goings on and says it's not to stop. >> it's crazy stuff and is humiliating for the school. >> we reached out to cal officials for an interview, and they declined. janet napolitano is waiting for a mission to come up with rec men indications for reducing sexual harassment by early april. a san francisco tra decision is likely going away.

>> yes. we're live with why no one wants to sponsor pink saturday anymore. and we're live at the kickoff of silicon valley's first comic con. >> as our mild weather winds down, we've got showers and cool spring weather coming our way. nearly a year after this earthquake hit nepal. how one woman is helping

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>> that kicked off the comic conin san jose. >> it features comic book fans, memorabilia and costumes. >> jonathan bloom joins us live with a look. >> comic conis underway, going until 9:00 tonight. tomorrow is the big day, and opening ceremonies studded with stars, almost sold out but not quite. we hear there may be a couple tickets left. it's been going on in southern

california for almost half a century and took a special guy to bring it here to san jose. one legend is real. the other, made of wax. here at silicon valley, the line has always been blurry. >> we have characters right to fly. we made jet packs and water packs. >> reporter: it's why apple co-founder decided he had to bring it to san jose. >> now, we have device that's can see through walls like super man. >> torso. >> torso. >> neck. >> they're rolling out the carpet and there is a buzz in the air. >> i was too afraid to approach him. >> the stars of back to the future will find their ride is waiting. >> we have been time traveling ever since. >> terry says they're doing it to raise money for parkinson's research. >> making donations, let's get

to $10,000 for the michael j fox foundation. >> also, stan lee. >> does that make it a true comic convention? >> i think so. you can't have it without stan. >> the real star of the show is the crowd. >> i want to see usual people, seeing people that live outside of the social norms has been a large part of my life. i grew up shy, outsider, a geek. >> outsiders are the true insiders and he wants to bring them together. >> i want people to feel that they're being outside the normal in some areas is appropriate and good and admired. >> the woz will get a wax feature next to steve jobs. a symbol of what a couple geeks can do. >> the san francisco pizza wins at the international pizza in

the best of the best competition. it is cooked in a skillet, featuring three cheeses, peppers, broccoliini and wild arugula. fancy. pink saturday event is likely going away because it doesn't have a sponsor. abc7 news reporter lyanne melled lend yez is live. >> reporter: we were in this situation last year but an organization stepped in, not sure the community will be lucky this time. pink saturday began as a modest block party in 1995. like many events, it grew, including thousands of people.

it led up to the pride parade. the sisters of perpetual indulgence said they're no longer able to manage it. >> volunteers were shoved and spit on and beaten. one had a concussion. >> before that, in 2010 a 19-year-old high school student was fatally shot. the cost to put this event together was $80,000. the money went to security and nonprofits who worked at the event. raft year at the 11th hour, the lgbt community center stepped in to manage it. the name changed to pink party. but it's director said today that was a one time deal. >> the work we do with low income folks and economic development we didn't feel like it's something we had capacity to do this year. >> this is supervisor scott weiner's district. >> conceivably if there were a group that wanted to do the

event and put it together in the next three and a half months and a group we had confidence they'd do a good job, we're open to a conversation. >> reporter: there will be no street closures like in previous years. >> sometimes have you to reevaluate it. is it really still serving the community? >> in san francisco, abc7 news. >> well, the weekend is upon us. >> it is. will be a weekend of change. let's put it that way. >> change your season and weather. here is live doppler 7 hd. clouds thickening already. low clouds near the coast. low clouds last night that will be more prominent getting into the ñiweekend. here is a look at current readings, well below readings at this hour yesterday. only 56 degrees here in san francisco now.

60 across the bay and oakland and other locations readings in the 60s and milder places. check out this view from our camera. clouds at various levels, swinging through the bay area now. bringing us this weekend of change. these forecast features, clouds increasing tonight. and spring begins tomorrow evening at 9:30 storms sunday and monday. lots of clouds in advance of the first of two storms with light intensity from 1 to 3 tenths of an inch of rain so let's take a look from sunday, by mid day,

into afternoon, we'll see rain pushing into the east bay and south bay but a light rain storm. and that will produce a inch and half inch of rain. starting at 11:00 p.m. sunday light rain developing in the north bay, monday morning, this is not likely to have impact on the morning xhurt except possibly in the north bay. dwoitsing to take until mid day for the rain to reach the bay area and will be a light storm. so these are the rainfall forecasts from the first storm. totals between a tenth inch and maybe a quarter inch. when you add rain from the second storm, by monday evening,

totals up to half an here is the accu-weather forecast. two storms, two light storms sunday and monday. and next week, sunnier, milder, drier weather. >> thank you very much. >> there is no new insight into how a suspected drug lord was captured. >> the soap actress connected to the arrest talks about her relationship with him. stay with us

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mexican actress who met with the world's biggest drug lord, el chapo is speaking about the controversial encounter. kristin? >> reporter: this is the tweet about the revealing interview with kate del castillo. her interaction has the star under investigation. for two years, the two exchanged texts, letters and met last october. along with actor sean pen before being arrested in january. >> i didn't think it was me. he was probably had a crush on teresa mend yoeza. >> had a crush? >> you have to ask him.

>> she's says she thought guzman just wanted to give her the rights to make a movie and sean pen was going to help, not write an article for "rolling stone". she talked about victims of gun violence. >> i was dying and thought if he gets mad? i don't know what i'm going to do. you know? i thought i was going to faint. >> you can watch the rest of the exclusive interview on 2020 tonight at 10:00 right here on abc7. >> yes. thank you, kristin. >> a memorial planned this weekend outside of san francisco safeway store to honor roscoe. >> he was a 12-year-old jack russell. his owner tells abc7 news what happened. >> did the nfl keep its promise to the santa clara youth soccer league? and... have you ever avoided going into san francisco because of

the hassles of parking? i'm michael finney with a don

>> kicks my dog like he's trying to win the super bowl with my dog. roscoe took off. i ran after him. >> well, sadly, roscoe was found dead and the owner says it's because of what happened with a safeway security guard. this took place two days ago at in san francisco. >> the dog's owner spoke to vic lee about what happened. >> he was already dead. we didn't know. you know? >> reporter: 12-year-old roscoe, this man's best friend. early morning, wednesday, they went into this safeway before starting their day. >> i'm just trying to get milk. for coffee. i walk in, there is a scuffle. >> between a security guard and a young man accused of

shoplifting. he began recording it and he says he became a victim. >> makes a bee line to me, slaps my phone out of my hand. >> reporter: he says he and the guard exchanged words and the guard punched him several times. >> punched me in the ear. my ear still rings. >> reporter: he says the guard kicked roscoe, twice, the first time he was able to pull away the dog but the second time. >> he kicks my dog. like he's trying to win the super bowl with my dog. roscoe took off. i ran after him. >> reporter: he lost his trail. two hours later a pedestrian found him in the haight. >> he ran into traffic and the guy watched him get hit. whoever the good samaritan is that took it to the pound, bless you, brother. i appreciate your help. >> reporter: safeway here said they're investigating.

he will plan a memorial service sunday in front of the store. vic lee, abc7 news. new at 6:00, new video tonight of that sink hole that opened up monday we told you about. sky 7 hd was over the scene. crews made the sink hole bigger to prevent a cave in so workers can get inside to make the repairs. the sink hole brought down a traffic pole and severed a gas line. >> youth soccer fields shut down for super bowl should be ready to go. the santa clara youth soccer league tweeted this picture showing the synthetic turf field in the middle, ready for action and two grass fields that should be ready next month.

today, they thanked the nfl. a student group from the mission valley automotive technology program have designed what they say is the first student built electric vehicle solar charging station. it's part of a samsung contest that asked students to solve problems with stem categories, science, technology, engineering and math. the school will receive a $125,000 grant. the students told abc7 news it was a great experience and they expect to use it throughout their lives. >> this will stay with me forever to, see it work, to be able to come together, it's just amazing. >> social media is a major xoetent to, learn how to help these students win go to our website. information will be on the front page for you. they're smart kids. >> yes.

definitely. on demand valet services are catching on. >> the tough parking and new services are making the apps indecember pensible to some drivers. >> reporter: i think when they first launched people were skeptical. i was. an app that can provide a valet? and many believe prices would go through the roof. the valet services are holding their ground and then some. you're watching a little victory the dreement moment when a car is pulling from a street space just as you are arriving. police say parking in san francisco with a toddler is painful. >> it really sucks. you have to walk 10 minutes to get from the garage to here. >> she got to where she's going. laurie ready just declined an invitation to get together after work. >> the idea of getting my car

out of the lot from the financial district, going to a different part of the city, driving around and around and around looking for parking? i turned her down. >> their stories are not out of the ordinary. a survey by on demand valet service found a lot of us tired of the situation and just avoiding the city. >> almost 75% of people actively avoid meeting friends in the city because of parking. >> it's frustrating but the survey found it comes down to time. >> we found something like 42% of people spend over 20 minutes looking for a spot in the city which is sort of mind boggling. >> reporter: lux would like to you use it's app. there is another service and plenty of businesses offer valet services, too. the cost of the services are all

on a sliding scale. where are you parked, how long, when? it's best to go online and compare before hitting the app button. you're looking at from as low as $six to high of $27 per day. the services offer gas fill ups, oil changes, car washes, prices vary. make sure you know what you're going to pay. to see my reports online go to abc7news.com and click on the sections tab, then, 7 on your side. >> kind of a unique service. >> yes. >> well, death valley has been transformed. >> and it's thanks to the super bloom. why we're seeing it, next. >> justin bieber back stage with these local dancers.

those are local dancers on stage with justin bieber. the kids were with a studio in sassoon city. they described him as a very

chill and sweet guy back stage. tonight, bieber will perform in oakland as part of a purpose world tour. for the first time in a decade, death valley is experiencing a super bloom. leading to a blanket of beautiful flowers. tourists are packing death valley from around the world. >> beautiful. beautiful. everything is beautiful. >> i waited for this too long. i was beginning to wonder if i was going to see another one. >> we wanted to see the bloom. we didn't know it would bloom like this. >> the super bloom is expected to continue until june, be warned if you want to make a trip, nearly, nearby hotels are booked until mid april. despite the rain, the drought seems to be a hot theme at flowering garden show. this year's event has several drought tolerant gardens on

display and designers are showing how it could save water and maintaining landscapes. it takes place sunday at the san mateo county event center. >> it's been a year since a 7.8 earthquake hit nepal. >> next, meet the 90-year-old woman who is making sure woman who is making sure surv ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪

rooshgs 10 months after a hunl outpouring of donations for nepal. very little long term aid reached the people that needed it most. >> but one bay area organization is bucking that trend with success. videos are from cell phones share the power of the 7.8 earthquake around the world. 9,000 people are killed and 800,000 homes, destroyed. the community pledged millions of dollars in aid but that is last april and many victims have yet to receive any help. >> you can imagine your house is

destroyed. it's rubble. and it's 0 degrees. it's such a terrible situation. >> that situation was made worse by a bitter struggle that led to a trade blockade. >> economic damage from the blockade is worse than with the earthquake. >> that is 90-year-old olga murray, a retired attorney, packing up jackets. >> the wonderful things i can take with me and am thrilled to be able to do it. >> local knowledge is everything. >> this video made by supporters shows how the group was able to contactuallily and the quake

levelled this village. there are many deaths now, thanks to donations, these villagers are building a school. the training will help them rebuild homes and get jobs. >> this is important. >> the team is running community kitchens. families get a good meal. now, building is back in full swing where prices are up. olga is hoping to praise enough money by the end of the year. >> the team's efforts have now reached 80,000 people in other ways if you want to help. >> she's remarkable. >> she is. >> what is in store?

>> spring is arriving and rain is arriving, clouds increasing and we'll see the pattern continuing throughout the weekend. tomorrow, sunny skies and nice and warm down there. our area, we'll see a rining increase in clouds, high temperatures from upper 50s near the coast to low to mid-60s around the bay and two storms coming our way. and in those chances will taper off to near 0. here is the accu-weather forecast. spring arrives saturday night at 9:30 and then, we'll get milder and drier weather around next week. >> thank you. >> okay. >> larry is here

>> disaster for cal, done in by two guys who grew up in the bay area,

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good evening, without leading scorer, tire on-wallace, and jabari bird came town with back spasms before the gym game. coach from st. mary's sam singer trying to win a come back. and a 12-2 run, they're down one. finishing with smith for two of his 19 then bobbitt going to bank it in

again. and 77 to 66 and bears season comes to an end. >> it's no big deal. still have to play the game. hawaii won tonight. they won the game. >> 23 wins, i grew with these guys so you're disappointed you know? you win ball games, you lose ball games. live goes on. and we had a great season. oregon state taking on vcu. seven minutes 11. he had 21 points, look out. then, superman wearing a jersey. michigan state taking on middle

tennessee state. wire to wire, jufrned out 15-2. 42 seconds left. reggie upshaw, two hands and middle tennessee state. >> that is 90-81, they'll face syracuse next. a lot of people had michigan state in the finals. warriors trying to avenge one of the six losses on the season. it's a game you can only see right here. first thing's first. the shootout in dallas. steph curry look at him flip it up with extended arm. david lee picked up by the mavs. steph, nice pass, his career three. curry with a steel. this is your nightly buzzer

beater. of course. 43-36. that is what he does. second quarter scramble. this is a wild game. then, tomorrow, we remind you here, join me here former warrior with government interviews. in one drill today, we can see how they conditions. >> they got a new measuring tape

made for small handed people. >> what are your thoughts about playing for the 49ers? >> it will be great. great. a cool thing. and awesome. and would be more than happy to play. >> and taking on a coffee giant. the bay area woman accusing starbucks of short changing customers. a crime on board a public bus tonight. finally tonight, thoughts about what matters. two weeks ago, tomorrow, i held my charity concert to benefit two great causes i have supported many years. reo speed wagon raised money for

court appointed advocates and friends of camp concord. i'm a member of both organizations. a sold out event that raised tens of thousands of dollars for both organizations and awareness about what they both do to help children in need. what matters is credit where credit is due. thank you to the band, they were so gracious, and into the spirit of the event. and thank you to my generous media sponsors, this great station for all of the publicity and station. and a huge thank you to those of you who came out for an evening of mugs wrik for a cause. for more information, the website is rock the casa.org. so many of my friends and colleagues, thank you. >> thanks for joining us. we're always online. look at that. >> beautiful. >> see you again at 9:00 and 11:00.

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