president. one man ran towards board members. a few students refused to leave. officers arrested six people. nancy pelosi defended herself when she got a chance. >> when the students raise issues i will listen and i will learn. i will bring with me my history as governor where i spent time investing in arizona's universities, fighting to keep tuition as low as possible. >> reporter: the 20th president of the university of california, nancy pelosi, becomes the first woman to lead the system. >> let me acknowledge i am not a traditional candidate for this position. >> reporter: critics accuse nancy pelosi of lacking experience. the lieutenant governor defends

the choice. >> very often people positions in -- people in positions of leadership they worked their way through the department but they could still manage people. >> reporter: a spokesman said there were 300 other candidates considered for the position but their names were not released for fear of back lash. jade hernandez, ktvu channel 2 news. >> nancy pelosi is getting a pay bump by becoming the president of the university of california system. $570,000 and she will receive benefits, including a relocation allowance of $142,000. in 2011 she made $199,700 as homeland security secretary. >> more details on nancy pelosi's appointment. the first woman to serve as

president at university of california. she graduated from santa clara university and the first female valedictorian. we spoke with one of her former professionals today. he says she is bright with a broad mind. she is interested in national and international problems as well as in education. >> she will be interested in all the research projects they have. she can bring together both under grad education with research. >> it will be interesting to watch someone from outside the academic world over seeing the university system. guilty, that was the verdict today for two men charged in the 2009 gang rape of a 16-year-old girl outside a dance at richmond high school. two juries convicted marcelles

peter and jose montano. the men were try ided at the same time but each faced a parate jury. coming up, a full report from ktvu's john sasaki. he was inside the courtroom and tells us what it was like as the verdicts were read. the latest victim of violence in oakland. this is a picture of 8-year-old alaysha carradine who was shot and killed as she was answering the door. the apartment where it happened is riddled with bullet holes. two other children and a grandmother were hurt. ktvu's rob roth is live in the neighborhood and has new details on the investigation. rob? >> reporter: it happened at this apartment here on wilson avenue in the diamond district. you can see candles people left here. police search teams plan to look for any witnesses who may have seen what happened here last night. >> reporter: at least half a dozen bullet holes ripped

through the door before 11:30 p.m. last night. standing on the other side was alaysha carradine who was here for a sleep over. she was later pronounced dead three weeks after her 8th birthday. >> heart breaking. she was such a sweet girl. such a loving girl. >> reporter: bullets also struck two other children and their grandmother. all are expected to survive. the inside of the apartment looks like something out of a gangster movie. a man who was home said someone rang the door bell. >> it happened quick. i didn't know if she was dead or what. she was bleeding. i told the ambulance you need come. >> reporter: alaysha carradine's father dropped her off last night. >> i think she asked me it walk her to the door. >> reporter: police aren't releasing many details. they are asking the public's

help to find who is responsible. this afternoon workers say they were once involved in street violence came by the apartments in the hopes of heading off further trouble. >> we have been through the same tragedy before. we talked to the family. hope we could prevent retaliation. >> reporter: relatives say after the sleep over she was planning to meet a talent scout today. rob roth, ktvu channel 2 news. police arrested a 30 year on man on suspicion of trying to kidnap a 8-year-old boy. he grabbed the boy and when the mother confronted him he tried to pull the bay away. that was at 7:00 yesterday. he also fought with police officers when they arrived. he is held on suspicion of attempted kidnapping, abuse of a child and battery on a police

officer. a new effort is underway to ban protesters from carrying weapons at demonstrations. tuesday the city counsel will debate a bill, this comes after a waiter was attacked with a hammer during the recent protests over the george zimmerman verdict. the measure would ban demonstrators from carrying hammers, clubs, shields and other items. they considered a similar bill last year after the occupy oakland riots but it failed. jackie speier is calling for a investigation into the handing of pg&e's pipeline safety improvements. she is concerned public utilities commission isn't doing enough to monitor pg&e. and requested a audit by the pipeline and hazardous materials administration. she said the federal agency will look at their technical

and organizational abilities and whether they provide over sight of pg&e. she encouraged employees to cooperate with the audit. today new technology to deter thieves from stealing cell phones. ktvu's david stevenson is live where thefts are happening more often. >> reporter: that's right. smart phones took a test to see if the security software is smart enough to stop thieves. >> reporter: everyone in san francisco has a smart phone. police say half the thefts here involve a cell phone. >> walking around the city, are you careful? >> no. i just use it. >> reporter: cell phone makers bear some of the responsibility. he called in a task force to

test out new security software designed to make stolen phones useless in the black market. it could lock the phone and erase data. and that requires the i.d. and password to use the device. >> what is important is for the first time the manufacturers are viewing theft as a problem they feel is part of their responsibility. >> cell phone theft is a major concern. >> reporter: the police chief says consumers must do their part too. they partnered to run this video. >> you wouldn't down the street -- walk down the street counting $300 and that is what you are doing focusing on your cell phone. >> reporter: coming up what samsung said and why experts

say it may inspire another illegal use for stolen cell phones. david stevenson, ktvu channel 2 news. the problem of bike theft is sky rocketing in san francisco and they are mapping out a plan to fight back. a report show as 70% increase in bike thefts over the last 5 years. last year more than 4,000 bikes were stolen. they outnumbered iphone thefts 3-1. recommendations include identification of hot spots with enforcement, the creation of a police bike theft unit, bike baiting operations operations and increased secure parking. drug and treatment centers accused of breaking laws. 16 centers are under temporary

suspensions. the facilities will remain open, however the suspensions will prevent them from submitting claims for services. detroit is the biggest city to file for bankruptcy. they filed for competent 9 protection today to lead -- chapter 9 protection today to lead them out of the free fall. quarter million people left detroit in the past 13 years. in northern california stockton and vallejo filed for bankruptcy in recent years. a wildfire continues to rage in river side county. the mountain fire and it is burning in steep terrain. it forced evacuations for 6,000 residents and tourists. 10 structures including six homes have been destroyed. according to cal fire 23,000 acres have burned. the fire is just 15% contained.

in the bay area, a pleasant summer week but that is about to change. ktvu's chief meteorologist bill martin is here to track a warm up. bill? >> monday and tuesday how cool it was. temperatures first two days were mild. 60s and low 70s. look at the fog now. live shot of san francisco. marine layer 1300 feet deep. that is shallower than a few days ago. look at it there. that fog bank is pinching down. things warm up. it warmed up today. 5, 8 degrees. check out fairfield. current numbers. fairfield, 92 degrees. inland tomorrow coming up 5, 6 degrees. lots of mid-90s into tomorrow. the temperatures are increasing. the marine layer is tightening up. coming up in 10 minutes we will talk about the fog that will push into your neighborhood. we had a lot of it.

friday's heat. and your bay area weekend in view. back here in 10 minutes. brutal gang rape and two convictions. new at 5:30 p.m. the two men found guilty for the attack on a teen at richmond high school. coming up reaction to the verdict. >> and two bay area cities, two different approaches. in a ktvu channel 2 news report, how low income housing works. you might be surprised who gets to live where. >> on a day when the president promotes obama administration, why businesses are still not sure if it is all coming together.

good economic news pushed

stocks up and it is fueled by federal reserve chairman ben bernanke that there are no plans to end the stimulus. the dow is up 78 to 15,548. the s&p is up 8 to 1,689. the nasdaq is up 1 at 3,1. president obama told americans his affordable care act is bringing costs down for consumers. the president said rebates are being sent to $8.5 million this summer. in california the checks average $71 each. >> insurance companies have to spend at least 80% of every dollar that you pay on your healthcare. not on over head. not on profits. but on you. >> speaker of the house john boehner said the law is a train

wreck that is driving up costs. the affordable care act is a big part of the plans in santa clara county. a state audit report shows the program is lagging. a concern for patients and small businesses. ktvu's robert handa is live in san jose with the prognosis. robert? >> reporter: there seems to be a lot of support for healthcare preform. especially here. but the state report indicate no one knows how they will fit into the new system and if it will be ready on schedule. >> reporter: he is looking forward to obama care. >> i got healthcare for my back. but the prescription they gave me i couldn't ford it and --

afford it. >> reporter: under the affordable care act cover california plans to offer more qualified health plan and hopes competition brings premiums down. but there is still no process to monitor, evaluate and enroll and it is uncertain till people start to enroll. >> it will be like when you insure a car, liability or full coverage. if you can't afford full coverage you go to liability and that is not going to cover a lot. >> reporter: it is stuff on small businesses. they have grown from a small 2 person shop to a high tech repair business. >> we know over 30 hours we have to provide coverage. we have employees that are full time so do we need to lower

their hours? >> reporter: again, bottom line, the state says success depends on how many people buy into the program. it will be operating some of it by october. live in san jose, robert handa, ktvu channel 2 news. more cases of the west nile have been detected in contra costa county. they confirmed the virus in a dead crow found and in a group of mosquitos. the mosquitos mature more quickly in hot weather and she urging people to drain standing water saying that is where they breed. things got back to normal today after a shut down that ended last night. this morning trucks lined up for blocks waiting waiting to drop off or pick up loads. they shut down after one of their members died on on the job. operations were delayed today.

>> very slow. nothing to do. >> officials say it is standard procedure to stop work for a day anytime someone dies on the job. more now about our weather. our chief meteorologist bill martin was talking about how things are going to heat up. >> tomorrow is warmer. it warmed up today. tomorrow we will go arth 5 degrees. -- another 5 degrees. inland upper 90s and triple digits eastern edges. the fog. you see it along the coast. there is a dose of it. it is not getting as far inland tonight or this afternoon. you see it here. inland is feeling the heat with low 90s. good news there. tomorrow morning, there you go. you see the fog not as

aggressive as it was this morning. 6:00 a.m. friday morning, patches of it. watch the reds work their way west. reds are 90s. purples are 100. look at the heat. that is your forecast for friday. saturday the reds come further west. a general warm up. 90s inland. today temperatures came up 10 degrees in some locations. into the weekend, saturday specifically, it will be hot inland. fire danger comes up. could see triple digits. saturday and sunday -- well, friday, saturday, sunday, theland mid-90s. -- and monday, mid-90s. 96 in fairfield friday. warm. or hot. 82 fremont. cooler around the bay. 93 morgan hill. the fog forecast tomorrow, around the bay and in the

peninsula. inland temperatures 90s. saturday 90s, 100. sunday as well. right? temperatures getting close to the upper 90s. or close to 100. around the bay. cooler. right? hayward, berkeley, oakland, mid- 70s. nice and cool with the sea breeze. everybody else hot inland. that pumps the fire danger up and keeps us on high alert. when i me m -- i come back fog forecast and highs for your neighborhood on saturday. they are not done yet. the legal fight over an oyster farm. and the history made today by a bay area couple when the emmy nominations were announced. >> a deadly shooting of a 8- year-old girl, how the community is getting proactive about change and taking you to lake tahoe to show you what

scientists are buzzing about. these stories and more coming up new at 6:00 p.m.

rental car break ins. thieves broke into six rental cars on july 10th and they say this is a growing problem. the thieves are taking advantage of business travelers on their lunch break with their computers, tablets and other electronics left in the car. it is happening up and down the

peninsula. but police say it is best to leave valuables in hotel rooms or keep them with you. woman is looking for reimbursement from the city following a police shoot out with amarnacused of killing two -- accused of killing two officers. she owns the apartment where he was confronted and killed. she spent $5,000 repairing bullet holes and the city turned down her claim for reimbursement. neighbors are sympathetic. >> i have never seen so many police and military people in my life. i think the owner is not anuresessable to ask for compensation -- unreasonable to ask for compensation. an oyster farm has won a temporary legal victory. a judge ruled they may continue production till a lawsuit is

resolved. the commission ordered the farm shut down in february because they threatened seal grass and others. the netflix drama house of cards is making history. the first internet show to be nominated for an emmy. the drama received 9 emmy nominations. including best drama. they also received nominations for their leading roles in the show. arrested development scored three nominations and fx american horror story earned the most nominations with 17. if you would like to see the list of emmy nominees we posted them on www.ktvu.com. find the link in the hot topic section. the verdicts are in for a gang rape trial that grabbed nation headlines. >> police officers effected by

the case hear the verdicts read. >> dozens of people stuck on a ride at the state fair. you saw it live here last night. when the monorail will get moving again and what caused it to break down. >> strong signs signs of a rebound in the housing market. how you could figure out how much equity you gained in 12 months.

complete bay area news coverage continues right now, this is ktvu channel 2 news at 5:00 p.m. barbaric. it was so violent. >> guilty on all counts. two men on trial in the gang rape of a girl at richmond high school show no emotion as the verdict was read this afternoon. now the two could spend the rest of their lives behind bars. ktvu's john sasaki is live now where one person was absent from the courtroom today. john? >> reporter: that's right. two juries came back with ideal verdicts in the -- identical verdicts in the richmond high school rape case. >> reporter: marcelles peter and hunter pence were led into the courtroom to hear the decisions. >> we the jury find the defend,

marcelles peter guilty of forcible rape. >> reporter: they were convicted of the same three charges, forcible rape, forced sexual penetration and forced oral opulation. that last charge include a great bodily injury enhancement. >> one period of assault in which a great number of injuries were inflicted. >> barbaric. it was so violent. this attack. having gotten to know her made it more real for me. >> reporter: she was the police officer who worked most closely with the victim who testified but did not come to court today. >> i am sure where she is at now she will be satisfied with the outcome.

nothing ever makes what happened go away but i think she will appreciate justice has been served. the accused had family and friends in the courtroom. jose montano's other than was disappointed but -- attorney was disappointed but not shocked. >> he committed an offense that doesn't rise to the level of the conviction. although i understand how the jury got there. >> reporter: two other men pleaded guilty and testified against them. two additional men are still facing trial. they will be sentenced to up to 32 years in life on august 15. john sasaki, ktvu channel 2 news. a man is accused of molesting three young victims over 10 years. police say they arrested him tuesday on 8 felony charges. they say the victims were all under 14 years old and were abused in the 1990s through

2006. the investigation began with just one victim, that led to the others. he was booked into jail and then released after posting half million dollar bond. the city counsel decided to consult a lawyer before estimating damages from the chevron refinery fire. it sent 1500 people to the hospital. the city said it triggered a plunge in proper values. they want to be sure the estimates are solid before sending the bill. a penn state trustee said the university reached settlements over sexual abuse claims. they claim jerry sandusky molested him. he doesn't know how many suits have been setted and others are still in negotiations. jerry sandusky is serving prison time after he was

convicted of child sexual abuse and jerry sandusky's son, that is him with the striped shirt filed papers to change his last name. the papers don't reveal what name he is changing too. it would include his wife and four children. he says jerry sandusky also abused him. man accused of stealing a yacht is headed to trial august 7. he was arrested on march 4 after running aground in pacifica. he pleaded not guilty to grand theft and vandalism. he was in court for a hearing during which a trial date was set. two other people haven't been charged. out today a recommendation emergency transmaters on boeing are -- transmitters on boeing are disabled because of a fire.

they believe it was sparked by a battery inside an emergency transmitter. transmitters like these should be disabled till they carry out a safety review. an update on a rescue at the state fair. dozens of people were stranded when the monorail ride broke down. what state inspectors found today and when it is expected to get moving once again. >> reporter: technicians tested the operations as inspectors examined the trains to see if they were fit to run again. the attraction was shut down for 24 hours after a train got stuck 20 feet in the air. 3 dozen people had to be lowered. her family usually rides it during their visit. >> that is one thing i look forward for because you go around and see everything.

>> reporter: she would be hesitant now after seeing people getting rescued on wednesday. >> my son always talks me into doing things. >> reporter: they believe the wiring was frayed by the train causing it to trip a circuit breaker and shut down power. they spent the day looking over the trains to see if something was loose or out of place. calexpo spent a million dollars refurbishing the attraction. visitors said problems didn't surprise them. >> this is the biggest thing that happens we are good. mental health experts cathered at ktvu to try to -- gathered at ktvu to try to fight the stigma with mental

health. it brought together journalists like ktvu's health and science editor john fowler and mental health service groups. one group bring change to mind worked with glenn close on anti- stigma public service announcements. >> her nephew who was diagnosed lost all of his friends after coming out of the hospital. through him telling his story it has been amazing to watch his life grow. >> to see more go to www.ktvu.com and click on hot tuppics -- topics. new numbers on the housing market, the recovery being seen in one of the hardest hit. >> and a trip back in time in san francisco, the film festival that getting underway. >> trayvontrayvon martin's parents reaction and what they will do about the marches

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trayvon martin's parents are speaking out since the not guilty verdict in their son's death. it has been a week since a jury exonerated george zimmerman in the shooting of the unharmed teen. and today trayvon martin's parents spoke on talk shows saying they were surprised

george zimmerman was not found guilty of at last manslaughter. >> this was a teen just trying to get home. this was no burglar. this was somebody -- somebody's son that was trying to get home. >> they will attend two of dozens of rallies planned this saturday. his mother will join a vigil outside the new york police department. his father will be outside in miami. the national security agency is starting new measures designed to make it harder to leak information, this is more fall out from el cerrito del norte and el cerrito el cerrito del norte and el cerrito est-- fall out from edward snowden. access to data will be more limited and storage of the information will be divided among more computers. people celebrated former south african president nelson mandela 95th birthday all

around the world today. [ singing ] >> crowds sang and danced outside the hospital where nelson mandela is being treated for a lung infection. many south africans volunteered for 67 minutes to mark his 67 67th years of public service. members of his family honored his legacy by volunteering today. >> future leaders will come from so we thought we would come here and contribute. >> he is in my prayers. >> nelson mandela has been in the hospital since june 8. south african president says his shelt improving. -- health is improving. in a ktvu channel 2 news report what we discovered after going to two of the bay area's most affluent cities.

>> the big change in the housing market and just how close prices are to 2008 levels. >> after the break talking about the warm up and your bay area vehicle -- weekend in view. we will see you back here in a couple minutes.

in tonight's special report ktvu is asking questions about our affordable housing requirements. should cities be allowed to let

in certain residents or be open to everyone? ktvu's mike mibach reports two towns taking two very different approaches. >> reporter: very wealthy. horses, big gates across this town of 7100. >> it is wonderful. it is safe, friendly. a lot of children. >> reporter: new housing is popping up. low income housing not quite. they are expected to provide 83 units. we obtained their update and on page 6 it reads many low income housing reside. we decided to take a trip. to oakwood and when we arrived we knocked on the door. inside we found a chapel, women

praying and outside more symbols of religion. a retirement center for nuns. >> we do as we can. >> reporter: would you consider this a retirement facility or low income housing? >> it is not hisashi iwakuma. hi -- it is not low income housing. >> reporter: do you consider it a place for low income housing? >> they are low income. [ laughter ] >> we don't have facilities for community residents to live on campus. >> reporter: population 8900. there are fountains, and multi million dollars homes. >> grateful. very grateful. >> reporter: we found folk

whose live in low income housing. >> being low income isn't a crime. >> reporter: she is a single working mom. >> putting them in a situation where they have good schooling and good sports and things that keep them interested in going keeps them from taking a criminal path and gives them the opportunity succeed. >> reporter: california says they are succeeding and meeting their housing requirement. a spokesman said in a statement they fulfilled their requirements. >> care taker or a live in, you know, person who will help with the house or the family. >> the mayor says the bigger issue is that she believes towns shouldn't be forced to build low income housing in the first place. >> i am on that task force

committee and we are going to try to figure out is the system broken. >> reporter: the town in compliance and moving full speed ahead. mike mibach, ktvu channel 2 news. >> the sisters mike spoke with said they receive a small stipend. back to the weather now. our chief meteorologist bill martin. that is one heck of a fog bank. >> it is. it diminished. monday and tuesday it was over 3,000 feet. way up over the hills. but now it pinched down. that means a warm up. you knew that. the summer weather pattern. you start warming up. antioch 94 today. that is the official high. 93 in fairfield. santa rosa, not a big deal. 81. i expect 80s.

83 redwood city. highs tomorrow warm up because the fog will compress further. you can see it right here along the coast. you can tell it is fog. sticks along the coast. clouds, right? when it is below 1,000 feet it gets stuck in the hills. you see it there. low lying land. the story goes, less of a marine layer tonight. warmer day tomorrow. more sunshine friday. fopping at the golden gate bridge -- fog at the golden gate bridge right now. 7s into the -- avenues into the south of market. fog tonight and tomorrow morning. warmer tomorrow. you will notice it again. tomorrow's numbers, especially inland, come up 5 degrees. they continue to stay on the warm to hot side. extended forecast, hot inland to the bay area weekend.

monday as well. you got 70s. you get away from the marine layer low 90s in no time. livermore valley, gilroy. upper 90s tomorrow. that is your friday. this high-pressure system building out this way. it pushes the fog back to the coast. compresses it. then you get the big spread. 35, 40 degrees spread. from coast to inland as you go into the bay area saturday and sunday. big deal, right? it does happen other places. 40 degrees in 40 miles. big jump. 93 in walnut creak. 94 danville. 96 in the livermore valley. santa clara 85. 85 san jose. fog along the coast. low 60s. mid-60s. friday looks nice. five-day forecast with your bay area weekend in view. warmest day is saturday. friday is working its way

there, isn't it? upper 90s. mid-70s around the bay. sunday hot inland. there is your forecast. monday stays hot inland. i will be back at 6:00 p.m. with the updates. silence is golden. the film festival taking place in san francisco. how bad did the housing market get? a huge blow that one community took and the rebound that is taking place. >> fed up with violence and begging for change. a look at how people are getting proactive about ending city gunfire. plus -- >> you are looking at a submersible. why it is at lake tahoe today. >> these stories and more coming up in 10 minutes at 6:00 p.m.

. the san francisco silent film festival kicks off tonight. one of the highlights features bay area history. the last addition was shot in 1925 and it provides a realistic look at the newspaper business and of san francisco in the 1920s. some of the actors were journalists and politicians at the time. >> where you see the presses, the press room, the news room, the offices. you see everything in action and most of the background

people are employees. >> the last edition was discovered in the netherlands two years ago. it will screen for the first time in 80 years sunday afternoon. air sampling confirmed the air on mars is mostly carbon dioxide. nasa released a report today on the atmosphere and it shows a mix of nitrogen and argon as the second most abundant gases. carbon dioxide is produced when we exhale. judge ruled a lawsuit over vitman water can provide -- vitamin water can proceed. they accuse them of making false claims about the health effects. the judge is not allowing montear damages. -- monetary damages. home prices in the bay area

sky rocketed over the past month. the median price jumped 6.9% in june to $550,000. those numbers come from data quick. they say the higher prices are the result of an improving economy. ktvu's consumer editor tom vacar has a look at the recovery numbers in one of the hardest hit counties. >> reporter: he is well aware home prices are climbing. here prices are up 19%. even in the best neighborhoods the recession saw prices fade by 25%. >> the market was in 2010 and this county and some areas property values went down up to 75-80%. >> the rebound is breath taking. >> tax roll is within 5.5% of what it was in 2008.

at the height. >> reporter: for every dollar your taxes go up that means equity goes up 100 more dollars. >> every price range has been appreciating. >> reporter: he says the price increases are not radical. >> we are coming off of a slow market, what increases we see are the norm. i believe sellers realizing that this is a good opportunity either to sell and down size as many seniors are or also move up. >> reporter: biggest increases. home sell in four weeks, two weeks faster than a year ago. consumer editor tom vacar ktvu channel 2 news. now at 6:00 p.m. a community jumps into action as police search for clues in

the shooting of an 8-year-old girl killed at a sleep over. >> chaos at the board of regents meeting in san francisco, the decision that had protesters clashing with police. >> and a submarine dives for a closer look. the danger not often associated with the lake that has scientists interested. >> complete bay area news coverage starts right now, this is ktvu channel 2 news at 6:00 p.m. >> good evening. i am frank somerville. >> i am gasia mikaelian. julie haener is off tonight. bullet holds riddled an apartment as an 8-year-old girl opens the door and shot and killed. ktvu's eric rasmussen looks at the community response but we begin with ktvu's rob roth

where police are preparing to talk to witnesses. rob? >> reporter: within the past 10 minutes the police mobile unit arrived here. you can see the rear of it. they are expected to become -- begin looking for people who saw what happened last night. >> reporter: a young man who was home said someone rang the door bell and then opened fire. >> it happened quick. >> reporter: one bullet struck her, killing her. she was going to be a third grader. >> she liked to read and she also had a desire to, you know, make connections with other students. very social. >> funny little girl you ever met. she loved to talk. >> reporter: bullets struck two il