out of thousands of dollars. there is important evidence that police hope lead them to the thieves. ken. >> reporter: frank, the con started here at the st. francis square parking lot. police say it was a routine, tried and true scam. the police say the suspects were caught on tape. take a look at these two men. it's a rare photo to see. con artist typically live in the shadows. >> they're good images. >> reporter: detective say tropical storm two suspects driving this white suburban targeted the victim as they were pulling out of the parking lot. >> they intercept tornado elderly couple saying they noticed the damage on their car and could help them out. >> reporter: the couple agreed

to an old scam that worked too well. bon do. it's apiece to fill small departments on cars. the con artists are referred to as bond do bandits. it's a scam that typically begins and ends in a parking lot. this time the husband didn't want to wait in the parking lot and invited the suspects to do the repair in their driveway. the detective said they call add third suspect and refused to take a check. >> the wife went into the bedroom and pulled out $2,200. the third went to the bedroom and stole the rest of the cash, $50,000. >> reporter: police say the victims in this case did not want to go public or appear on

camera, in part out of fear because the men were in their home. they don't want anymore trouble. oak land police are hoping photos taken by a homicide victim the night of his death will help lead to his killer. dare yvonne stone took these pictures of four women the night he was shot to death. he may have met the women at a downtown club before they went to a halloween party. the army reserve vest and father of 3 was killed. (. >> family and friends of a little girl who was shot and killed in oak land was laid to rest today t.second grader was at a sleep over at a friend's house when someone rang the doorbell and opened fire. two other children and grand

mother were hurt. no arrests were made. a nationwide prostitution and child trafficking operation have lead to an arrest. he is one of 21 bay area suspects taken into custody. 7 in san mateo, five in contra cost ca, four in is a mobavip and one in santa claire county. 12 bay area juveniles were rescued during the operation. there is expected to be a fierce debate in plans to extend the port of oak land. civil liberties say it races concerns. it will not add new surveillance but combines

cameras under one roof. bay area supporters are rallying are army private bradley manning. he was found not guilty of aiding the enemy. however he was convicted of six espionage counts, five threat charges, computer fraud and other military infractions. the sentencing is set for tomorrow. he admit today giving information to wikileaks because he didn't believe it would threaten national security. many are got everring to celebrate part of the verdict today. >> reporter: organizers tell me this was not part of the plan but about a hundred demonstrators began a spontaneous march down powell toward union square. manning supporters know he could still get what amounts to

life in prison. >> we are all bradley manning. >> reporter: some protestors say there is a sense of relief knowing he was not convicted of the most serious charge of aiding the enemy. he is not a trait torr, something they've been insisting for years. others rallied for him because he is arrange openly gay soldier. one responded to critics today. >> as a soldier, shouldn't he be held to a higher standard with the information he has? >> absolutely. as a former marine i understand that. the video that showed the civilians being gunned down and all, those are outside the norms of combat. >> reporter: back here live, people still believe they can put pressure on the military

justice system when the sentencing phase begins tomorrow. we'll have updates throughout the evening. >> you can share what you think about the manning verdict on our facebook page. search ktvu channel 2. the looming bart strike, the chief negotiator return today the table today after vacation. there are five days left until the 30 day contract extension expires on the 4th. tom? >> reporter: bart says it's making concessions. workers say bart is trying to break their unions. bart says the rates could go up 18%. the union says bart is not

telling the truth. >> these issues are front and center. >> reporter: the mediators request for both sides to maintain public silence is out the window. both sides cannot agree where they stand proposal wise. >> no matter what, our employees will receive an 8% raise over four years on top of the 1% july 1. >> we're here to bargain an contract, not delay a process by giving you bad information that we have to break ties from negotiating. >> reporter: when bart showed up their new markov a week ago they handed out a dvd with their $16 million worth of changes. they outlined who will pay the tab. >> the federal government is not offering a lot of home and

neither is sacramento. it's going to be the bay area that contributors, the writers, taxpayers and employees. >> reporter: i verified that a big part of the money requires holding back on employee wages, pensions and benefits now. >> the employees benefits, wages and salaries are factored into the big picture along tim tebow capital investments. >> reporter: the union scoffs at that. >> i make $42,000. i have two children. with this current proposal on the table that puts me back at $2,000 and a loss. >> reporter: possible strike, five and a half days and counting. the fbi is investigating

the collapse of a tower in the east bay. channel 2 got a tip this morning on the tower. the tower is in a remote area behind fences with locked gates. police say someone deliberately cut the guide wires. >> possibly bolt cutters or something strong enough to cut through a strong cable to remove the support from the structure. >> antennas on the tower relay emergency calls and business radio communications. officials say the signals are now being transmitted by back- up towers. they'll have one ready in a week. the city is asking banks to allow the city to buy hundreds of troubled mortgages for 80%

of the mortgages. if the banks refuse the city says they'll use imminent domain. it could make it harder to sell their homes down the road. san francisco is offering a new programming offering first respond ders up to one hundred thousand dollars on a new home. they can take advantage if they have not owned a home in san francisco in the last three years. the opening of a new gentleman's club sparked a call for more regulations t.gold club is set to open and the owners describe it has a high end club. critics say while the city prohibits nude clubs, there is no regulations for bikini bars. >> we can require the dancers have background checks to

insure that they are of age. >> opponents also say by keene any clubs attract criminal activity. pressure to shut down an investigation. your mild summer weather, when the pattern gives way to noticeable changes in your neighborhood. firefighters call this one of the most dangerous places and why they say you can do something. look at 'em.

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with qualifying bundles. rethink possible. new details tonight about a 12-year-old boy accused of a stabbing death of his 8-year- old sister. the boy has been in custody

since may. he told police at the time that an intruder killed his sister. his attorney says he has not waiverred. >> he stands by his story. >> the boy is due in court tomorrow more procedural matters. his attorney says the boy cease his family what visits as much as policy allows. another top official with the city of walnut creek has left his job after scandal. ledger lead an investigate over whether workers acted appropriately to report their suspicions that a co worker was sexually abusing teenage girls. winter said pressures mounted from him from the city to shut down. hundreds of millions of

dollars are budgeted to get the word out about covered california. a covered california spokesperson said workers will go door to door to deliver the message that health insurance will be available to people who have been uninsured. new at 6, state regulators announced they may crate new transportation rules. new rules would cause for businesses to be licensed by the state, have a zero tolerance policy and require each driver to undergo a background check. the side car business react today the news by says they applaude the effort as the new category of transportation. this came hours before cab

drivers held a noisy demonstration. members of the united taxi cab workers say businesses such as side car, lift and uh per are unfair competitors and should be put out of business. they are turning a blind eye and want them to crack down. firefighters are making progresses against a fire burning in the pour rest that has burned 14,000 acres. it broke out last week, possibly from a lightning strike. this comes as crews in southern california are close to containing a fire in riverside county. this is one of the many reasons they call california the most flamable place on the planet. john fowler is live to tell us how home owners can protect

themselves. >> reporter: firefighters tell me that this canyon is one of the most flamable places in the east bay. experts tell me that the entire state is as increased fire risks. with houses tight amongst the brush and trees -- >> we've done lots to take steps to prevent our house from being a target. >> reporter: 22 years ago, the most costly fire in history. many displaced move today lafayette. fire goes from grass to brush to trees. >> you get more energy from the fire until you have the energy to ignite something big like a house. >> reporter: this 27,000-acre

california blaze was one of 4177 fires this year that. cease 50% higher than average. fire danger is trending worse. >> we're living in probably the most flamable real life 101 estate in the world. >> reporter: keith gill list head tropical storm state board of forest try and fire protection. he said more and more people are live ng harms way and add to that, dwindling resources. he said home owners must crate space. >> managing vegetation around your space pays off. >> if you don't maintain there is a lot of dead wood that accumulates in the trees. >> reporter: fire officials tell me that one in four home owns they ordered to cut back vegetation still have not done so and now risk a hefty bill

within the county comes to do it. not a real life 101 high fire danger day today. we had plenty of relative humidity and day time highs. these are the numbers. antioch 89, morgan hill 81. 72 in hayward. that's much cooler. that's how the pattern takes us into wednesday. i think you could find a 90- degree reading tomorrow. around the bay it's still below average temperatures. plenty of fog and low cloud. napa is 68 degrees. this time of day, this time of night, evening, i expect fairfield to be mid 80s, not

70s. cloud cover in the morning. fog at about 6:00 a.m. it will be more filled in than that. when you wake up it warms up. the'm stays east t.cool moist marine area is dominating. tomorrow is like today. thursday temperatures dip down a little more and on friday they start to come back up. with this low pressure center we stay with this weather pattern in the bay area weekend. this low moves around but keeps us in the below average range through the weekend. so tomorrow get above the inversion, 89 in clear lake, 88 fairfield, 85 in brent wood. dan ville is just 82, walnut

creek 81. air quality is still sketch committee with the smoke. it's been lingering and will stick around the next couple of days. if you've been bothered by that be prepared tomorrow. plenty of mild weather right through thursday when it's the coolest day of the week. temperatures start to warm up friday, saturday and sunday. saturday you could find yourself some low 90s east of liver more. inside the bay we're looking at 60s and 70s. >> i think i'm good with mid- 80s. >> i am too. coming up at 7:00 we're following supporters of bradley manning. right now they're marching

through the city. >> we walk today the top of rocky ridge where police say someone cut down communications. he was known as the beard to fear. mark tells us where brian wilson has landed and also his parting words to giant fans.

the bearded one is back in baseball but not with the giants. >> i think a few giant fans are upset with this considering brian wilson agreed to a deal with los angeles dodgers. think about the good times. this guy did play 48 games in 2010. he was on the mound when the giants captured the national league pennants and when they beat the rangers as well. he's 31 years old recovering from his second tommy john surgery. the dodgers may use him in a set-up role. he had this to say. he tweeted this out earlier thanking giant fans.

it's been an honor to pitch in front of all of you. brian wilson gone to la. i don't know what to tell you about the giants themselves. the beat guess on and it's a down beat. he dump as single to the right, ties it 2-2. phillies added another on michael young's two run homer. it's 6-3 in the bottom of the 7th inning. good news for the sharks. they sign joe pavelski, hit with logan catour. it's a five year extension worth $30 million for the center, pavelski. he was die to hit the free agent market next summer. that's the sporting life. a's one of the hottest teams in

baseball keeps it going to night. bay area college students scrambling to find housing weeks away from the beginning of classes. we're always here for you at ktvu.com. thanks for joining us. have a great night. >> see you at 10:00. captions by: caption colorado, llc 800-775-7838 email: comments@captcolo.com. look at 'em.

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