club here after 1:00 p.m., was pronounced dead at 1:30 p.m. live at news chopper 2. the damaged sweden's 72-foot catamaran is being held for police on treasure island. it capsized in ruteen 20 not -- ruteen 20 not -- routine 20 not wins. british double gold medalist andrew simpson drowned, trapped in rigging under the boat. >> he was submerged for 10 minutes. rescued. no pulse or breathing. >> possibly trapped. unable to get out, under the vessel. >> cpr was unsuccessful. another sailor suffered cuts. the other rescued unhurt.

the catamaran is damaged and the team's future now uncertain. police will use the same team that investigated last year's fatal yacht crash. after that the coast guard tightened its regulations on racing. health and science editor john fowler ktvu channel 2 news. >> the america's cup teams had a hard time sailing in san francisco bay. oracle capsized in june 2011 on a windy day on the bay. the catamaran flipped over but the crew righted the vessel. >> last october a catamaran flipped again. the boat drifted to the bay. crews tried to tow it back to san francisco but a strong current pushed it under the golden gate bridge. 11 crew members were on board.

no one was hurt. this is the second time that a sailor training for the america's cup has died. in 1999 a span, sailor died when he was hit by a broken piece of equipment. >> more details. america's cup officials promised that more than a dozen teams would compete. now there are only four in the race. organizers said the race would bring a billion dollars to san francisco. now it less than a billion and they promised $32 million in private funds to host the race but half of that amount has been raised. >> more live pictures from news chopper 2 of what is left of team artemis racing. ktvu's christien kafton is live where the ceo for artemis racing spoke about the loss of the crew member. >> reporter: it was a brief statement. a look right now.

you see team members gathering here. this is a work shop area close to the water where they put the boats into the water. we seen several members here and each one of them looked stricken. all in shock over the death of their teammate andrew simpson. the artemis racing team identified british double gold medalist andrew simpson who was trapped under the boat this afternoon. the team ceo spoke briefly saying today was a tragic day for the whole team. >> our shots and prayers are with bart simpson, andrew simpson's family, wife and kids. and also with the teammates. >> he said for now the team is recovering from the shock of the development and for now the question as to how they will proceed is one of many concerns. >> the boat is under control. but it is not the first of our

concerns. we are focused on the people. >> reporter: we have video of the team on the water. but if we come out now you can see members of the team just now returning here to the shore and stowing equipment, possibly equipment from the boat that capsized. and on hand here earlier today for that comment were representatives from america's cup. they say they are planning a news conference tomorrow to address today's tragedy but said their thoughts are with the team for tonight. live, christien kafton, ktvu channel 2 news. >> right now another live look from news chopper 2. you can see the racing boat there. it is flat in the water, in a boat or dock slip on treasure island. ktvu trues are talking with america's cup organizers and teams. there is the boat. we will continue to update the story throughout the night and

bring you new information as we get it. also you can follow us on twitter for the latest developments. new information about a member of the billionaire boy's club who is now wanted on new charges. ktvu's david stevenson is in san francisco where the district attorney said it is important this person is brought to justice. david? >> reporter: the family of the victim in the case spoke here inside the haul of justice -- hall of justice as we uncover new details. >> reporter: a member of the billionaire boy's club, los angeles men who were convicted in the killings of two business men, including his father. his life sentence was over turned and he is now wanted for manslaughter. >> this is a individual that through his recklessness caused

the death of an innocent person and ruined the life of a family. >> he was working as a taxi driver last august and ran a red light. a car struck the cab slamming it into a man, a father of three. he died on his child's first birthday. >> there are three kids and a wife that has been left out there. >> prosdeuters only have -- prosecutors only have enough to charge him with manslaughter but he has vanished. >> given his arrest record and the fact he is nowhere to be found he is dangerous. >> a arrest record, 1984 arrest in dui and accident resulting in arrest.

prosecutors they are talking talking with los angeles law enforcement where he has ties. >> he would be a dangerous person in any community. >> the family has filed a civil suit against him and the taxi company that employed him. david stevenson, ktvu channel 2 news. we have new information tonight about the resignation of police chief howard jordan. ktvu learned howard jordan may have been forced out. our sources say monitors have been recommending changes in command to mayor jean quan and yesterday morning as howard jordan was preparing for a meeting he got called to city hall. right after that he announced he was taking immediate medical

leave in anticipation of retirement. he promised to implement changes to the department that were recommended today by former los angeles police department chief bill bratton. ktvu's rob roth is live in oakland where residents home the new lanand leadership work. -- plan and leadership work. rob? >> this is a copy of the report and officials are banking the recommendations will help reduce major crime. >> she worries when her children go outside in oakland. >> people shooting around the area. the kids can't play. >> with crime at the highest levels in years police are looking for bill belichick looking for bib -- to bill bratton for answers. create 5 districts for

investigators rather than city wide. >> it will consistent of a supervisor and teams of investigators located and assigned to deal with the pattern crimes of robbery, burglary, the local shootings that are occurring in the neighborhood. it can make a difference. it is a significant -- it is a significant change. >> reporter: neighborhood groups applauded them. >> i like this district level unit. >> reporter: it urges police to monitor security cameras in business district to generate more leads. >> what we are trying to do is work smarter. >> she hopes the plan work for the sake of her children and she would like to see police in prove in one way. >> respond quicker. 30 minutes is too late.

>> reporter: mayor jean quan says as they search for a new police chief recommendations will move forward. reporting live, rob roth, ktvu channel 2 news. caltrans invited us today to its lab to show us what they are doing to make sure the broken bolts for the bridge will work. ktvu's consumer editor tom vacar is live on treasure island with the testing that he saw today. tom? >> the question is will the bolts still be useful, can we still use them? >> reporter: caltrans is testing the bolts taken from the bridge, made two years after the detective ones. they cut them up and then test sample after sample after sample. since the rods are so big you can machine many samples.

>> enormous amount of testing going on the rods. >> do enough tests you will have a good idea how each and every part is operating. just as important, a pull apart test on the rod. >> the testing gives us one block of data. and it can be used together. there is advantages and disadvantages to both ways. >> that is not all. >> testing on site. the bolts are being wired for sound and listened to. trying to test them every way we can. >> reporter: this will help determine if the bridge can

open on labor day weekend as scheduled. >> the safety and solution first, schedule second. >> reporter: we should know that schedule may 29. tom vacar ktvu channel 2 news. right after the break, continuing coverage of one of the largest identity theft rings ever in the south bay, the complaint that ignited a police crew side and the late -- crusade and the latest arrests and new names for the baby falcons. >> and then, it looks like the weather will cooperate this weekend, the best bay of the bay area. [ male announcer ] fact: the 100% electric nissan leaf...

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improved. she has now been upgraded to fair condition. no word on when she will be able to go home. another injured victim was released this week. two others were both brought to stand ford medical center and released this week. 8 of the victims were current or former employees of the healthcare center. that center announced the creation of the angel's fund account to support the survivors. for more information log on to www.ktvu.com. and click on hot topics. new information about a identity theft ring that was broken up in the south bay. they may have prayed on the dead. ktvu's robert handa reported on this yesterday and live in san jose with the follow up and

word of another arrest in the case. robert? >> reporter: the scope of the investigation keeps getting wider with more suspects and victims. we were here as police arrested another suspect on a long list of charges. >> reporter: today police arrested another member of an identity theft ring. police consider one of the biggest ever in san jose. he was interviewed before being taken to jail, booked on 45 felony cowpats. >> grant theft -- felony counts. grand theft, possession of equipment to make frogulent i.d. cards. -- fraudulent i.d. cards. >> reporter: they appeared in court today and were given a date of june 5 for allegations including identity theft and counterfeit fitting. police say they burglarized

homes, cars and mail to steal from 100 confirmed victims. today police revealed the group scans records of police who recently passed away. >> going after the deceased. their identities and stuff. basically no victim was off limits. the first victim, the case that led to the investigation is a 75-year-old, drained of his life's savings. >> checks written. not cashed, written. almost over $400 million. lot of -- you know, that is scary. >> feel relieved people are in custody? >> yeah. much more relieved. yeah. >> reporter: again, he was taken from police headquarters and booked into jail right now. he is expected to be charged monday. live in san jose, robert handa, ktvu channel 2 news. today oakland police took a

moment to remember their fallen officers. [ singing ] >> family members joined officers to remember those memorialized. this year no officers were killed in the line of duty but there was a special tribute. he was killed in 1930. their sacrifices will not be forgotten. >> they were our brothers. and we shared many laughs, many adventures and we miss them sorely. they will never be forgotten. >> police have lost a total of 52 officers in the line of duty throughout the history of the department. the three baby falcons have been named. comet, orion and striker. they were smitted by students -- submitted by students and voted on by the public.

striker has already set off on his first flight. fog and low clouds today. this morning as well. cleared off quicker today but temperatures in the city cool and along the bay and around the coast. pacifica and half moon bay, chilly. here is how it looks. you can see the fog. san bruno gap. airport right here. a gap. the winds get howling. you know this area. the winds get howling. transporting the air into the inland bay sections. fog and low clouds tonight and tomorrow morning. the fog -- or the wind at san francisco international airport 20 miles per hour and winds blowing 12 miles per hour at half moon bay. fog and low clouds in your neighborhood. tomorrow burns off more quickly. more sunshine and highs come up

5 to 8 degrees. numbers today 3-8 degrees warmer. the low is leaving. today was nice. tomorrow is nice too. towards the weekend, warmer still. temperatures come up. temperatures by saturday and sunday upper 80s, low 90s as well. high pressure establishing itself. the forecast for fog. you can see the morning hours. 5:00 a.m., 6:00 a.m., 7:00 a.m., fog and low clouds and burns off and temperatures warm. tomorrow, warmer than today, cooler along the coast. friday the warmer colors, higher temperatures start to work their way west. cool along the coast. redwood city, richmond, point richmond, you will be warmer. highs sonoma 77.

68 richmond. 80 walnut creak. 81 in livermore. santa clara 70s. friday already here. the weather will be really, really nice. coast, sun peaks out. low 60s. 50s for most of the day. five-day forecast with your bay area weekend in view. you can see it is a nice looking bay. friday or thursday and you look at the weekend and the weekend is best weather we have seen. tomorrow, saturday, sunday, upper 80s and perfect spring like weather. >> can't get better than that. thank you. >> sure. coming up on bay area news at 7:00 on tv 36. continuing coverage of today's tragedy on the bay involving a sweden's 72-foot catamaran. back to alameda where team members are mourning the death of a sailer and how kindness allowed a hit and run victim to go home. join us for these stories and

more on bay area news at 7:00 on tv 36. the warriors are back home after a huge series tying win in san antonio last night. we will catch up with one of their stars coming up next in sports. look at them kids. [ sigh ] they have no idea what it was like

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all right. mark is here now. kind of the post game talking to the warriors. >> warriors are doing well and the same can't be said for the other team, the a's right now. playing sensational ball in cleveland and that means indians. 10-11, giving the umpires the silent treatment. home runs today by cleveland. nick swisher with a shot. 12 hits, 3 homers for the indians. he leads the american league. the a's swept in four straight by the indians. 9-2 the final. >> mean time, yeah, the warriors are the talk of the town. no matter what happens tothem the rest of the -- to them the rest of the way they have had a great season. working out today. getting ready for game three

tomorrow. it will be a mad house. thompson last night steals the show. 34 points. career high. first half alone he had 29. 7-8 threes. he was amazed by his performance. >> yeah. just felt like steph curry out there. [ laughter ] >> transitions. best ever shot in the game. san antonio is a great shooting arena. whole team is shooting well. >> golf to show you about. the players championship. that is the signature hole. 17. robertocastro. second -- roberto coast row. tiger is four back. he bogeyed 18. otherwise his round would have been better. he finished up 5 under 67. giants take on the braves at

at&t tonight. highlights at 10:00 p.m. that is the sporting life. >> felt like steph curry out there. >> something else. >> thank you. bay area restaurant owners are calling it a shake down but it is state law. tonight at 10:00 p.m. the requirement business owners say ands at a high cost. >> thank you for trusting ktvu channel 2 news. we are always here for you on www.ktvu.com and mobile ktvu. thank you for joining us. good night. ♪

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