rlr. it's >> deadly and intense. thank you for joining. i am dave. describe chaos as they arrive. a video captured large funnel as it moved through belvidere. lightning strikes illuminated

the mansion in the dark. well that here is 70 miles northwest of chicago. dave: five people are dea does not hospitalized after tornadoes hit tested. tornado damage -- it brought down part of the room of a shopping center. >> it happened at five or six. there was a lot of commotion. i go outside and it is crazy. people of blood all over their faces. dave: tens of thousands of people lost power. huckabee sanders declared a state of emergency. the national guard has been called to help with rescue and recovery. >> the storm system is triggering warnings these. dave: cindy is keeping an eye on us for a bit -- busy nht li 7. strong storms are still firing up across parts of the south and midwest.

multiple tornado watch boxes have been issued. if they have been up through the afternoon and tonight. still not out of danger. if they are looking at hundreds of reports of storm damage. as we look at the tornado reports. 78 reports, of funnel clouds eight. 78 reports of the tornado. this will move back east, and it will take the stormy weather. i want to show how this transpired. keep an eye on the storm system that impacted the bay area earlier this week. you see it heading towards southern california, and it basically made its move towards the midwest. one more time, i will show this picture. look back at the evolution of the storm, which started with the bay area, and it continued to make its way across the central united states, where it has spun up into a severe and damaging storm tonight. the stormy weather continues

across the central u.s.. dave: we will look and keep tabs in the weather prepared is mail safe? mail theft is rising faster on the bait. that is the warning from the postal service. it is happening everywhere. thieves stealing checks, credit cards, packages, but what can you do to make sure when still that? that is what tim johns found out for you. >> definitely. it has got more frequent. reporter: malthus theft has been a constant worry. -- mel theft has been a constant worry. >> our box has been broken into 10 to 15 times. reporter: he has come home to find the mailboxn to tampered with. he is not alone. the postal service says mail theft and mail carrier robberies have risen broadly. our immediate partner, the

standard, reports rubber cases rose from 94 in 2019 to >> some have been at gunpoint or knifepoint. >> jeff as a postal inspector. theft is a federal crime. something the rest yes take seriously. >> inspectors respond to the scene. we do neighborhood canvases. we knock on the doors in the neighborhood. we talked to residents. we talked to businesses, and we request videos. reporter: often times the thieves are looking for personal information, like banking details or credit card numbers. a scary thought for jones. >> checked things that pay that are in there being stolen. reporter: joan says in his mailbox has broken into so many times, his mel person does not bother using it anymore. officials say reporting any theft and showing evidence helps them catch those responsible. jones says he wishes more could be done. >> installing a mailbox on the

mailbox lock on the garage door or indicate is more secure. >> in san francisco, tim johns, abc 7. amanda: will open investigation on the competition between an angels player and oakland haze fan. it happened after the gate -- game. amanda: video as evidence in the investigation. it appears to show angels player anthony, grabbing a fan by his shirt and attempting to hit him after the band set something. mlb official said they are investigating the incident. police say the fan has not made a formal or about the interaction. dan: new detail -- gang members are responsible for a double murder. two brothers shot and killed in an airbnb party. it happened in north beach.

police believe the suspects are part of that nor tenure gang. both men were booked into juvenile h since there were 17, at the time of the shooting. amanda: an employee of the san jose police of source -- association or an alleged drug scheme. the executive director tur herself in before a court this afternoon. investigators say she imported a legal synthetic opioids from overseas, including fentanyl. it was part of the scheme to distribute the drug drug u.s.. the police officers association said it was not aware of the situation. >> we are in the midst of our own investigation. we want to make sure we are being thorough as we look through all of the things we've learned through the federal investigation. amanda: investigators say it dozens of shipments were sent to her home beginning 2015. she was released from custody and will appear in april. dan: cha

stlht oy soheavily. lauren martinez introduces you to one family trying to get by, and has a look at the help that is viable. >> farmworkers are facing a slow recovery from the damage caused by generous storms. run farm called the xhosa farms. 2 out of her eight acres were flooded, including her home. she says her long-term home for her family of six. they were staying at a hotel and moved into a rental support by santa clara. she harvesting on the 6 acres not damaged by water.

egab martinez. >> us this is where they work, live and where agriculture is. there's no one to go -- where to go. reporter: t understands federal and takes a while. the need is now. >> that is a lot of red tape and takes a lot of time. it air hungry today. amanda: we saw volunteers second -- go door-to-door. next wednesday, the nonprofit will bring their mobile resource center to the farming community to help with the mental health needs. >> it was the lead agency for that community's. they saw the great effect it had on the mental health of the farmworkers. these farmworkers have a daily stresses. it is these organizations, nonprofits that come in and help the people.

>> 680, which sustained storm damage. it was storm damage. the lane will be closed each night from 5 p.m. until five in the morning. this look shows the heavy damage to access the road next to six a. the road is impossible, but beneath it, there is damage waterlines that provide water to residents. bart's track improvement will impact service on the yellow line. bart will replace its interlocking section of track between rockridge and olivia. it is decades old nonconsecutive irst. the buses will replace train

services on all five weekends. there could be a couple strikes. bennett valley, which is in santa rosa, could see teachers walk out if there is not an agreement reached next week. they're upset with the wages, and they are the lowest of all the school districts in santa rosa. officials say they put as much money toward salaries as they can. elementary school teachers have authorized a strike. according to the independent journal, they will walk out if there is no contract agreement after a state assisted finding process. one is the sticking points is wages. use show their support for transgender visibility day. we have an update on the health of the pope, and when he is expected amanda: to be released. amanda:new details on former president trump and plans to turn himself in. dan: here's a look tonight on

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president campaign. troxler says he plans to plead not guilty and will aggressively fight the charges. >> this is unprecedented in the country's history. i do not know to expect other than an arraignment. >> yes there is a felony charge because his fix nics records crime can be pumped -- bumped up to a felony to further another crime. >> the investigation by manhattan d.a., alvin bragg focused on an alleged payment trump made to stormy daniels to cover up the reported affair. it questions whether the true intent of the payment was to avoid negative publicity that may have caused trump the 2016 election. good news regarding pope francis. he will be released from the hospital tomorrow. the vatican says he spent three days recovering from bronchitis. catholics around the world are praying he will be able to leave the busy ceremony -- lead of the ceremonies. it comes in time in saint peter's square, which he plans

to attend. [applause] dan: high school students walked out of school and a show of -- solidarity for transit is a bill. this is an opportunity for people to show their support and who they are. san francisco also held a celebration this evening at some arts gallery. chance -- transgender kids and allies took to the streets. abc terry campbell explains, there ready to fight for the right to be exactly who they are. >> trans rights are under attack. what we do? reporter: a battle cry from bayer transgender kids. hope, helping to lead the way. >> gettys tight -- it is getting tired to see the same thing and rhetoric across the country. reporter: they're talking about the hundreds of anti-lgbtq plus bills introduced across the u.s.. many of them name -- aimed at

transgender youth. restrictions on name changes. >> window a couple people who were able to come because they have seen this hatred around the country. they did not feel safe. reporter: understandable. >> that makes a lot of sense. the things we see around us are not safe. we are not safe in a lot of situations. >> it is terrifying. i am scared for other people. >> reporter: eddie feels fortunate to live in california, where he has rights. he says he feels fear. >> i feel unsafe in this area. i am still scared even though i am so grateful to be here. reporter: they are determined to be seen and heard. >> i am proud of the kids. they are so impressive to me. i cannot talk about this without choking up. i cannot imagine the journey many of them are on. reporter: allies like janine, taking a stand.

>> i'm here to support as -- my daughter who has trans friends. it is incredibly important to stand up. reporter: more allies are what they need. >> hope people are able to understand if they join us in this fight, we have a better chance to create a safer world. >> i hope this can make people realize that trans people are people to. we deserve rights. reporter: tara campbell, abc7news. dan: in honor of trans visibility, we are resurfacing our documentary, being glenn. a life-and-death story. this story focuses on teenager gwen araujo and the events led to her death to men that discover she is transgender. watch on-demand on the abc bay area streaming tv. amanda: the second row mladenovic tire happened --

ramadan at city hall. a special ceremony, she honored the muslim community and contributions to the city. madonna is a holy month too fast, worship, reflect -- ramadan is a month too fast, worship, reflect. dan: the weekend is looking great. amanda: could we get 2 dry we can days. >> how about mostly dry? there are shows in the forecast. it is that we can. we have to get out and enjoy when we will have some sun. let me show you some live pictures from our tower cameras. in indication of what's to come, at least to start. from san jose to golden gate, roof, emeryville, stunning shots. as we look at the northwest, there is a system bringing them rain andheack endf this front ir north, and it will be just enough we might get a few sprinkles in the northern parts of our viewing area or isolated

showers tomorrow. sunday looks like comes through. here is live doppler 7. was the view are looking at clear skies. it will not last. 40's for most of you. 39 degrees in los gatos. here is a stunning view from emeryville, looking at salesforce tower. here is the air quality. it will be good both days. if you're out and about, going for a run or hide. it should be good looking. we are looking along the embarcadero here. you'll notice the flags are not swaying in the wind. mild to mostly cloudy good tomorrow breezy with spotty light showers sunday afternoon and evening. it will turn windy and cooler next workweek. as we go hour-by-hour, tomorrow at noon, you notice that system bringing the potential for a couple drops. it will not last. sunday is when we look for the next opportunity. units 3:00 at nine: 30 and pop

up anywhere. i into monday morning. if some of these hold together, and we get them showers. over the higher terrain, like mount hamilton could turn into snow showers. accumulations are going to be light to nothing measurable. we're talking a few hundredths of an inch. your morning temperatures look like this in the upper 30's to mid 40's. patches of fog and high clouds. i would bundle up especially if you have kids in games tomorrow morning. it will be a chilly one tomorrow afternoon. it will be a mild one. mid-50's to the mid 60's. 62 concord. at 63 fremont. 60 oakland. 58 -- light cooler to the north. 57 santa rosa. at the winds. they come up 25 to 30 most proud. 40 to 50 mile-per-hour winds coming on shore as a system comes from the north. at that will keep us on the

cooler side and windy side. as far as rain, models keep any opportunity of rain out of tuesday, wednesday time. . the forecast is a mild afternoon. isolated showers we going into sunday, and breezy. the winds go up monday and tuesday. below average, but we will see temperatures coming up, and will get a warm up. compared to 50's, when you get 70 on friday, that is a warm up. dan: that is a big change. deser da i am ready for warm weather. >> i think we all are. amanda:

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her mother had a clue until packages started to arrive at her home. just because said after convincing amazon's customer server allowed her to return the items. they have to wait for the jeep to arrive before it can be sent back. dan: mom may keep a better eye on lila. amanda: you need the 10 boots for the motorcycles. dan: what a sweetie, that's cute. she must've been so excited. we saw 2 games tonight. in display of shooting. amanda: larry is here for sports. larry: warriors is at center. a milestone. eyere not alone. caitlin clark put up a one-woman show at the final 4. sports is next.

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>> abc 7 sports is sponsored by river rock and sina. larry: jordan poole hit his 203, joining stefan clay. only the second trio to reach 200. makes .k at how easy steph curry

ngh a igh of 33. dishing to jonathan for the laugh. coming a 17 point eight rebounds for jake. the spurs would not go away. blake wesley. it's first led by one. fourth quarter coming tough. throwing it down. the 43 point fourth quarter to put this thing away. steph driving, scoring. worries when this game thanks to hitting 20 13. the closer. seven, threes, 31 points for clay. worries 131, 115. behold the 60 by a given half >> we are taking care of business. i think we how important each game is. especially how loss ratio and conflict.

making us know we n often caitlin clark and i wou down so. clark with 3 of her 19 point. i went up one ended with her, clark into monica dedicate this court 75% if pilot it is incredible. quarter. look up staff -- staff, i will buy five. clark, this could hoe. she finished with the national semi final of 41 points. i was upset when. there will face lsu in the title. mark batson released as new foods cut -- shaquille o'neal happy for the man known as mad dog. >> people -- used to beat me up and practice. that is neither here nor there. what i do know is you are a great man. you are an honorable man.

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dan: a lot of news to sift through. if you're looking for one final read, we picked out something. the animal sanctuary featured in tagger king is going to be closing. the big cats that -- will be moved from florida to arkansas. a memo says once the tigers are moved, the property will be sold. that is one of the top things people are clicking on on our website. it is on our top news sidebar at abc 7. amanda: you can watch our newscasts alive and on demand or through the bay area connected tv up. it is available for apple tv, google tv, fire tv, roku, download the app now and start streaming. that is it for us. dan: we appreciate y right now. jimmy kimmel, seth rogen.

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