tonight a rare look inside an ugly story only on abc 7 news. >> it's a dirty underworld that played out in the light of day in suburbs like pleasant hill and antioch. >> he's expected to be sentenced to life in prison this friday and today he spoke with laura anthony. >> i'm not a monster. >> reporter: prosecutors say he's perhaps the worst human sex trafficker in contra costa history. but 34-year-old deandre lewis tells a different story. >> i never forced anyone to do anything they didn't want to do. i never put a gun to someone's head and threatened them, you're going to sell your body or anything like that, nature. >> reporter: last month a jury convicted him of 37 felonies. he met one of the women in college when they were students.

deputy district attorney chad hollis prosecuted him. >> he was violent, abusive, used physical manipulation, psychological control and extreme violence, including raping and defiling multiple women. >> reporter: the jury heard a phone call he made from jail to a coconspirator ordering her to torture her for money he owed her. >> i want to hear screaming and all that. >> i hit her with a frying pan. >> i met him when i was 16 -- >> reporter: this woman does not want her face shown. she is lewis' ex-wife. while he never forced her to have sex with others prosecutors say she is very much his victim. >> he threatened my family, beat me on several occasions, held a gun to my head.

you know, my son witnessed some of it unfortunately. >> reporter: deandre lewis has spent the past four years here at the county jail. on friday he'll find out if he'll be sentenced to 150 more at state prison. >> i never made anyone do what they did not want to do. anybody that's been around me is because they chose to, they wanted to. >> he's a very, very twisted individual. i will say he's hopefully one of the worst we ever see but unfortunately there are many individuals that do this to women out there. an investigation is under way this afternoon after a man fell to his death inside one of the terminals at san francisco international airport. as abc 7 news reporter chris win explains, it happened at bag gaj claim. >> a devastating scene as passengers arrived at sfo.

>> chaotic, a lot of people were running around gawking at the situation. >> at baggage claim this was cord donned off after a man fell to his death. confusion among passengers before they realized what happened. >> people were yelling. >> these pictures show the scene just after the men fell. the coroner's office is looking at whether he suffered a medical emergency before going over the railing. vehicle traffic was impacted for nearly two hours as the san mateo sheriff's office conducted its investigation. officials would not confirm if he was a ticketed passenger or picking someone up from the airport. >> they got the paramedics there quick and tried to get him st b

stabiliz stabilized. there was a fair amount of blood in the area. >> reporter: foul play is not suspected. late this afternoon they identified the man as 53-year-old dale fin of san francisco and ruled the death a suicide. firefighters on the scene tonight of a fire in east oakland, sky map 7 showing where where the flames broke out at 90th and international boulevard the building is a boarded up commercial structure. it's not clear if anyone was inside or how the flames broke out. a push today for drivers to play higher bridge tolls in exchange for possibly time in less traffic. here at the bay bridge toll plaza which looks okay but that can change rapidly. and also going east could be bad. mayors from the largest bay area cities are urging their

constituents to vote yes on regional measure three. we're joined with the latest on the measure. carolyn. >> reporter: we all know how congested the bay area has become, how hard it is to get from here to there. regional measure 3 would raise billions which a trio of mayors believes could go a long way toward easing the pain. it was fitting that the bay bridge served as a background for the push by the bay area mayors for regional measure 3. motorists who cross that span and other bridges would see their tolls hiked by $3 over the next seven years, the money, nearly $4.5 billion would tackle the bay area traffic situation. >> we're tired of being delayed and kept away from our families wile stuck on roads.

>> it could increase ferry service, improving bus systems and replacing bart's aging fleet of trains. coordinators say it's coordinated regional approach to the traffic crisis. >> rm 3 is a game changer for the bay area. >> reporter: what can you expect in terms of upgrades to the bridges you'll be paying more to cross or the surround roadways? most of measure 3 doesn't go there and is instead spent on mass transit. that's one reason why this congressman said he's casting hs first no vote ever on a transportation project. >> if you want to raise the tolls on the bridges there should be a benefit to the toll payer and there isn't. >> reporter: a majority of voters in all areas combined must agree for it to pass. >> $9 across the bridge sounds ridiculous to me. >> i think it's going to help.

the ride on one of the bay area's busiest and bumpiest commutes is about to get smoother, you'll be glad to know. a $70 million repaving project is under way on 880. that is a rough patch if you ever drive it. in addition to repaving the freeways, the crews will improve off and on ramp and convert the carpool lane into a toll lane. >> it helps move the whole corridor faster. funds some bus and other improvements for transit riders. >> most of the work will take place overnight so not too much impact on the crowded morning and evening commute. it's paid for by the controversial gas tax bill paid last year. a former uber engineer filed a lawsuit against the company

claiming she was sexually harassed. she said uber's human resource department failed to act on repeated complaints of sexual advances. she said she was denied proemotions and raises in response to complaints. the case is the first test of the company's new policy relaxing forced arbitration for sex-related claims. a group of uc students rallied today calling on campus clinic to provide the abortion pills. they spoke out on services that would expand services on uc campuses. california's attorney general is hinting at a lawsuit against the trump administration over its plans to cut funding for abortion services. the state's insurance commission said the plan would eliminate

funding for other aspects of women's reproductive health care. >> the regulation hasn't been issued yet but he's announced he's going to do it. it's wrong. it will hurt women throughout the state of california. >> last week the trump administration said it intends to deny federal funds to women's clinics that discuss abortion. >> getting ready for fire season. temperatures are climbing. and the landscape is getting dryer. a new effort is under way to keep all of us safe. the obamas step back into the spotlight and their running mate is a bay area company. cocktails look different on an alaska airline. drizzle tomorrow mor

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firefighters were quickly able to contain a brush fire in napa county this afternoon, the 12 acre fire broke out on canyon road before noon, by 2:45 firefighters contained the flames. the conditions are quite dry in the area no measure rabble rain has fallen in about a month. those bone dry conditions are fuelling concern about wildfires and residents are shaken after the devastating north bay fires last year. wain freedman has more on what's being done right now to prepare for the summer. >> reporter: boots on the ground in santa rosa identifying trouble spots before they happen. >> this is one of our problem sites. >> reporter: this was day one and lot one of inspecting fire prone areas and getting their owners to cut down the weeds.

santa rosa has become particularly tough on weed abatement. if they come out and see a lot like this, you get one warning. after that if it's not fixed and cut down, you pay. >> if we don't have the property in compliance, we don't want another two or three weeks of free time. >> reporter: as green grass turns gold the fire season has begun. pacific gas and electric has the authority to turn off power to high risk places. decisions made in this operations center. the new policy does not please every customer. john coalman says he's already displeased with what he calls sloppy pg&e tree work. >> how do you get your garage door up? how does a senior citizen with a walker get out? where do you go? turning off people's electricity is wrong. >> reporter: pg&e says this season if a customer as trees or

brush within 15 feet of a power line they'll cut it down for free. clearly after the disaster of last fall, this year's antifire drill has gun early. bad news for tesla's model three sedan. the car is now receiving negative reviews from a leading con summer group. >> michael flynn is here to tell us more about that. michael. >> this is tough. when it comes to automobile reviews, few groups are as influential as consumer reports and today it said it cannot recommend tesla's model 3 sedan. it praised for battery power but pointed out short comings. they said the vehicle's stopping range is far worse than other cars tested.

move on and a coalition of advocacy groups filed a petition today calling on the federal trade commission to break up facebook. the groups are calling their effort freedom from facebook. they say the social network has amassed too much power and influence over individuals' lives and spends millions of dollars to make sure the company can keep growing. they want to spin off instagram, messenger all owned by facebook. alaska airline is moving to get rid of straws. today they agreed to use marine friendly alternatives on all flights this summer. they'll also replace juice boxes with aluminum cans. the announcement comes after a request from 16-year-old sell by

o'neill. she made the request on behalf of junior ocean guardians. the goal is to help save oceans and marine life. a focus is on reducing the use of plastic straws. how impressive is that. >> i know with the pacific garbage pack getting bigger, that's vital what she's doing. we used to refer to him as commander in chief but tonight president obama can add producer in chief to his resume. netflix announced him and michelle obama have agreed to a deal with netflix. the obamas say they hope to inspire creative voices who can promote greater empathy and understanding between people. let's check out live doppler 7 right now. our typical pattern is in place, which is fog along the coast.

it has been an active day. you notice some thunderstorms are wrapping around an area of low pressure between california and nevada. that is resulting in some of those thunderstorms dropping rain in nevada and moving towards the west there. so definitely keeping an eye on this, obviously the thunderstorms are accompanied by rain, which is a good thing because we don't want any fires starting here in the state. temperatures today in most areas came up, 13 degrees warmer in antioch this afternoon compared to 24 hours ago. up 8 degrees in mountain view, this isn't following the theme much of most of this month. i want to show you the calendar, san jose did fall short of average again today. you notice the shades of red are above average temperatures as highs are concerned. blue has been dominating here, which is below average temperatures for most of this month. that is going to change later this week. i want to show you right now p

wind. it is breezy out there, 20 miles per hour an oakland, 23 in san francisco. an onshore breeze coming off the cool ocean water. the pollen is trending lower, it's still going to be moderate for most of the rest of the week. oak, pine and grasses will be moderate for the rest of the week imf allergies, i know it's not the greatest time of year, especially when the wind is blowing things around. . this might brighten your day, look at the view from pier 39 sea lions hanging out enjoying the sun. 57 in san francisco, 60 in oakland. today's high anywhere from the 50s where this fog has been sitting covering part of the tower there. all the way to the low '80ss inland it's been a warmer day for most areas. 72 in santa rosa, 75 fairfield, 73 in concord. a view of the low clouds advancing across the bay and the

breeze is glowing. low clouds and fog overnight. drizzle the next few mornings, a chance of rain at the end of the week. watch out for slippery spots due to the drizzle. temperatures mid 40s to 50s. then we hang on to the fog along the coast. inland you see a mix of sun and high clouds. 70s inland, 60s, 50s along the coast. it will be cooler tomorrow and that carries over off and on through the end of the work week. at the end of the work week, friday could be seeing measure able rain. as you notice, bishop .64. we do see may showers in the bay area. the next few, cooler weather, chance of showers thursday to friday. pattern changes saturday in time for your long holiday weekend and there are signs of summer on

memorial day. how about near 90 inland. this could be something some of you have been waiting for. >> no signs of summer this weekend. it was cold. >> it was definitely cold. and cloudy most of yesterday. >> a big change for next week. san francisco's scooter craze. the big name that could jump in and dramatically change the market. on 5:30 world news with david muir. the deadly school shooting and the deadly school shooting and what authorities have only one candidate for governor brought business and labor together to expand career training and apprenticeships, invested in transportation and helped create over 200,000 living wage jobs. antonio villaraigosa for governor.

over 200,000 living wage jobs. he's been called a rockstar lwinning pro bono battles for immigrants and the homeless. defending gay rights and gun control. democrat jeff bleich. after columbine, bleich led president clinton's youth violence initiative.

with joe biden, bleich took on domestic violence. served president obama as special counsel and ambassador. maybe bleich can't pull off the rockstar look... but his progressive record is solid gold. you know at the heart of what mayor villaraigosa is doing today, he's fighting to make this country more equal and more just. president obama called him one of america's finest mayors. he's more prepared to get things done. antonio for governor.

california could become the first state in the nation to offer full health care to undocumented adults a hearing is set in sacramento to extend medicare coverage to illegal immigrants, the price tag is expected to be $3 billion, the author argues the state is paying for the health care in the most expensive way possible, through hospital emergency rooms. the price of gas continues to go up, the average national price of a regular gallon of gas has gone up 10 cents to $3 now. industry analysts say the jump is due to higher crude oil cost plus summer grade kas legasolin. here in the bay area gas is closer to $4. according to triple a, gas

averages $3.73 in oakland. there could be a new player joining the scooter craze, lyft is applying for a permit to run a dockless service station. they've been in talks with city officials about the permit process and have design prototypes. they agreed to a program limiting permits to five companies to operate up to 500 scooters each. owners of the shops at hill top in richmond announced new plans for the financially struggling mall. the property houses macy's, sersere saers and walmart. next year it will also be home to a 99 ranch market, the largest asian-american super market on the west coast it's in

response to the areas changing democratic de demographics. >> it does not matter how old steph curry is, he's still getting scolded by his mom. first we want to thank you elly for the gorgeous pictures of the bay bridge. share your pictures and you may see it on line. it's down to the final three. tune in for the season john chiang's father came it'here with little money,on. but big dreams for a better future. now john has a chance to make history. a champion of the underdog, john took on wells fargo

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coming up on abc 7 news at 6:00, the crash of a tesla in the pond in the east bay tonight what we're learning about the driver and the accident. plus. >> i know from visiting this pole personally this has been like this for more than two months. >> problems with utility poles from fire risks to everything on them. at 6:00 the pro po sal some say would address important safety concerns. coming up in just a half hour at abc 7 news at 6:00. an honor for steve kerr. >> the professional basketball writer's association said he's the recipient of the rudy awar., >> he won the award after the

2014/2015 season as well. the warriors went on to win the nba title that year. >> finally tonight, your mother probably would not be thrilled to hear you swear, especially on live tv in front of millions of people. >> steph curry's mom is no different after curry made this driving basket last night he was picked up saying this is my bleeping house. >> we can't tell you what he actually said, but you can figure it out. the warriors star is a devout christian. he was asked about it after the game. >> i blacked out. i was just talking to myself almost. like you got to be your biggest fan sometimes. >> curry told espn husband mom sent him two videos of his saying he needs to wash his mouth out with soap. >> he says he needs to do better and can't talk like that. good guy. busted by mom.

>> right. it was an emotional moment he broke tonight, the deadly school shooting, and what authorities have just revealed. a choked up sheriff, in front of the cameras late today. tonight here, we learn what police say the teenage gunman said as he shot one victim after another. and for the first time, the gunman's father breaking his silence. reportedly saying, "it would have been better if he shot me than all those kids." also breaking tonight, the manhunt right now. a female officer killed in the line of duty. schools at this hour still being told not to release students. and families told to stay in their homes. did the deputy attorney general overseeing the russia investigation give into president trump? the white house meeting just a short time ago. what the president wants. did he get it? from hawaii tonight, our reporter right there, as dangerous lava shoots from the earth. now making its way to the ocean, and the new concerns. outrage near t