say a former female student was on her laptop, waiting for a friend when a man with a gun tried to steal it. a boy tried to intervene, but was hit in the head with a gun. >> he was arm with some on top of firearm, whether it was a bb gun, or another gun, it could have been that. >> we're montrealing the campus -- monitoring campus. >> the young man needed stitches, but is otherwise okay. the detects -- detectives were back out on campus, and stalking to students about -- talking to student about safety. some of the security changes that campuses have been making. >> some are remodelling to improve security. you can see they have this fence here, but back at the main office, they're in the process

of relocate it go front door, giving the visitors only one way in. think tell me the incident in san josi is another reason to look at the security measures. >> starting a new school year can be daunting enough. >> i'm nervous and combietd. >> it's his first year in public school, and his mom is hearing about a student pistol whipped on campus. >> all we can do is hope for the best. >> it's a chance for us to learn and improve. >> the associate superintendent, says that they've done a lot in the last year. among the changes, they hired a security firm. >> have them roving, and you have two cars that move around, they can see things in and around your sight.

>> it's completed a security overhaul, from changing locks to evacuation plans. there's new locks and gets a, and color coded -- gates, and color code badges for visitors and volunteers. we called, and they're asking everyone to be more individual atlanta, and this mom -- individual lent, and -- this mom says -- >> i asked about that private security firm, and they're spending $165,000 a year on that. berkley said they finished a school by school audit, and they plan to present the changes to its board next month. ktvu channel 2 news. it is official, the planned opening of the eastern span of the bay bridge, will take place on labor day weekend. the traffic signs around the bay

area, are warning drivers that the entire bridge will shut down, beginning wednesday, august 28 through tuesday, settlement 3. so the crews can make the necessary changes for traffic. they voted to go ahead with that planned opening day, and the crews say the temporary fix of the brittle bolts will be done by then. tom? >> well, if you are expecting to be on the bay bridge sometime labor day weekend, think again. the alternatives is other bridges, or ferry. they think the major earthquake could destroy the existing bay bridge. >> we don't want them on the old structure. >> that's like, this one that erupted 70 miles away, the hayward, are shotgun, aimed point blank at the head of the existing span. >> the existing bridge is the

one that folks should be worried about, that's the one not to trust. >> the quick fix, stiffening up the shock absorbers, to replace the primary ones, until the primary ones are made, but come thursday, the old span is closed,and the new span is opened four or five days larl. in that time, they'll repaint the road ways, leading up to the new brej. -- bridge. then comes striping, clean up, and the final, final inspection. >> we've done this closure before, many times, and we have a good menu in place. they're all familiar with the drill. >> in related matters, the torture tests of the bolts are

100% successful so far, and get this, the three year demolition of the currently bridge, begins the very minute the brand new one opens. ktvu channel 2 news. more details now on the the bridge project, the final price tag is $6.4 billion, that's four and a half times higher than the original estimate. given the bolt problem, one question is whether the contractor will get the $20 million bonus, if it opens labor day weekend. we asked. >> that's an unanswered question. first of all the contractor has to finish the work that they're required to do. beissued a -- we issued a report in july, that there were multiple parties responsibility

for the -- responsible for the fairly your of the -- failure of the bolts. >> and we will stay on top of the construction progress on the bay bridge as we get closer to opening day. so stay can ktvu on air, and online, and download the mobile app to get if help you need, getting around the bridge when it's closed that weekend. we have new information on that breaking news, a girl was injured, here's what we know. the 8-year-old girl has been air lifted to the hospital, after falling from a tree. the fire officials say she was climbing the tree, and the limb snapped, and it may have fallen on top of her. welch not received information -- we have not received informing on her condition. the cameras were there as

the rescue teams rescued these people, the toddlers was put in the helicopter. they used the jaws of life to free and man and woman from the wreckage. this car and truck collided on this road. the driver of the car crashed through this fence. >> they landed here. >> they dodged 8 or the trees in between they left the freeway, and their point of rest here. >> the driver of the truck did stop at the scene, and all the injuries are minor. >> just an hour ago, they wapd wrapped up the strike outside of city hall. we shot this new video today of the last hours of the picketing before the group went inside. the group said they've been worked without a contract since april, and they're asking for 5%

pay raise. the clock is ticking on bart labor negotiations, this is the fourth day of the 60 day cooling off period. we checked in today, and they say that there's no new talks scheduled. new at 6:00, geologists tell us the planned implosion of the building, is of seismic proportions. they say how it's so well planned, it could disappoint the scientists. >> the view, for decades commanded by the iconic hall. >> every time i look out my back window, i see that window, it's going to be gone, and change my perspective. >> they hope it'll change their perspective of the fault.

>> the more we know about it, the more we can do of the effect of the dangerous fault. >> they said they're using 430 pounds of high explosive on precise timeers, to buckle one side, and let gravity do the rest. >> it'll be someplace between 7 and 8 seconds. the concrete is krushld on -- crushed on site, and used for the new building. >> the steel is sold as scrap overseas. the building next door won't be nicked. it'll be like a big thump. >> they'll be disappointed, because it's a little thump. >> i hope we're not disappointed, they're sensitive instruments. >> so sensitive, they asked the news helicopters to stay away.

remarkably, low clouds could reflect the soundly energy -- sound energy. because of that problem with clouds, the contractor can only say, it'll be sometime after 9 a.m. saturday, that this building will come down. ktvu channel 2 news. >> you can watch that live right here on channel 2, and streaming live on ktvu.com. that building is scheduled to come down, at 9:00 sad modernization -- saturday morning. they have seen a stead stream of dead birds, they're urging the residents to do their part of prevent it go west nile, by dumping the standing water, and avoid to be outside at dawn and dusk. the county department of public health, announced its first human death of west nile.

this woman died from the illness. people over 50 have a higher chance of getting sick. after the break, a smash and grab, may not be the thieve's first work. it may be a link to another robbery. the words shared in the courtroom today. and then a damp drive tomorrow morning, and coming up in a few minutes, the recognize will see drills. drizzle.

. one of the men cricketed in the -- cricketed in the -- convicted of the 2009 gang rape, apologized before being

sentenced for jail. he was sentenced 33 years to life, and the other got 29 years to life, because he was a juvenile at the time of that rape. we read -- an advocate read a statement from the victim. i struggled and struggled, here i am, still struggling, having night mares and flash -- nightmares, and flash backs. two more men are awaiting trial on lesser charges. the bill to ban the revenge porn, that's when someone posts nude pictures online, with the intention to cause distress or humiliation. it's an increasing problem, the violators could face up to a year in jail or a fine. the burglars took off with

what they could grab from tiffany's. police are looked to see if the burglars struck before? >> that's the key part to the investigation, the other key part, is taking a look at surveillance video inside and outside of tiffany's. police say that four burglars used this truck the bash in the doors before gram of cocaine what they could. -- grabbing what they could. you can see the white truck in the center, and to the left, the blazer, the get away vehicle. >> we are looked for a white suv, that's the car seen leaving the scene, after the stolen vehicle was left here. >> they made off with the less expensive stuff on sfla. they -- display. police are looking to see if

there's a connection between today's burglary, and today's crime. 8 months ago, they used sledge hammers, and using a car as a break in tool is not uncommon. >> they use cars to break through gates, and to get atms. >> today the shoppers were stunned to find it closed, and why. >> it's shocking. >> the shoppers say they're glad it was early in the morning. >> getting ready for rush hour, people showing up to work, and you will not expect that to happen. they must have been pretty desperate. >> here's one last look, a still from the nearby camera, the police are looked for that white blazer, and the burglars. ktvu channel 2 news. oakland police made 9

arrests last night of the crime crack down, operation cease fire. >> we're learning more and more of the individual groups, how they're functioning, and making their money through different robberies, and other crimes in the city. >> the police chief says this operation cease fire does not have an end date. they'll continue to evaluate the people who are commit it go crimes, and focus their attention on them. >> a group rallied outside today, the city wants to acquire, and refinance the mortgages in trouble. wells fargo is suing to stop it, the group went to bank head quarters in san francisco to ask the ceo to meet with them, and an executive would call to set up an appointment. there's a new station for

the model, the super chargers provide the power, and can replenish three hours of driving in 20 minutes. the temperatures trended down a bit today. more fog this morning, and more fog in the mid-morning, that kept the temperatures slightly cooler. you had the 90 in santa rosa, and in fairfield. san josi downtown 82, you get the picture. a day not dissimilar from yesterday. we'll look at numbers, slightly cooler, but numbers still nice. lots of 70s, and low 80s, there's the marine layer. it's going to stretch out a bit tonight, and over the next few days, and with that some cooler daytime highs. not cold, less sunshine, and temperatures mostly in the 70s sxshlgs 80s -- and 80s.

87 in fairfield, and those are the right now temperatures. you have the coastal drizzle tonight, and then look for temperatures in the evening hours in the inland areas to be in the mid 70s, this low pressure will bring more fog and cooling as it gets closer to us. look for drizzle possible, and temperatures cooler tomorrow. some areas as many of as 5 or 6 degrees cooler. it's in the valley, it's in the santa rosa area, the forecast highs tomorrow, the 90s are working their way east a little bit. forecast 92 in vacaville, and look at vallejo, 79, the eastern fringes, and southern fringes, what you'll find is low 90, and the assistant collar valley --

santa clara, forecast highs, for your friday, slightly cooler, the five day forecast, seems to be sunlight changes. here we go friday, a little bit cooler, and saturday cooler, and warmer on sunday. monday and tuesday, just steady as she goes. that's how that works out. and the air quality is not bad with this five day. >> steady as she goes. >> not bad. >> thank you. coming up on bay area news at 7:00, the oakland police is getting tough on crime. they also have a noeveng gang members. and facebook is looking to take a bite out of papal. join us at 7:00 on tv 36. the one thing the job hopefuls have in common, a good prospect to work at target.

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. hundreds of people hoping to don red shirts showed up today for a job fair at target store in san francisco. they're hiring people for their new store set to open in october. they held a job fair at the

store, still under construction. >> first thing, show up, if you show up, we will make sure that you speak to someone from target. the other thing is having a great attitude. >> we are told that 2,000 people applied, and the job fair has two more days to go. it's scheduled tomorrow, from 905 -- 9 to 5, and then on saturday. america's faifrs past time, is going high-tech. the first in major league baseball to get google glass. they can use them during warmups. >> it's been a while since we've said this, a's and giants both winners today.

>> right on target, and you're right. we'll start with the a's, they are the closest to first place by the long shot. the astros have given them trouble -- trouble, and two run double down the right field line, 3 nothing, then in the third, deep goes, the kid got himself a two run homer, and it's a 5 nothing lead. the real story of the day, that young man, the second big league start, 8 innings, gave up 4 hits, no runs, strouk out -- struck out nine of his victory, the a's are one and have back of the morn league west -- american league. the giant with an

incredible come back, it's happened all too rarely this year. he's on fire, that's his 15th of the year, he leads the giants, and ninth inning, the same skoeshgs full count, ticket to ride. hector, down the right field line, a three run game winning home run. in the ninth they need some defense, off the bat, brandon crawford with the glove. brace, and harper with a beautiful play, worth a second look. his 29th save, you see the reaction there. this is an odd site, a 20 foot python brought in the clubhouse, some guys didn't want any part of it, although it's not poisonous, definitely powerful. for what reason that snake, the 20 footer was brought in res

clubhouse, the details are sketchy. >> i think you should find out more about this. >> we'll look into this. >> weird. >> that's a big snake. we're following breaking news, where an 8-year-old girl was air lifted to the hospital, after a tree limb may have fallen on top of her. our crews are trying to find out how she's doing. we'll have this latest coming up at 10:00. thanks for joining us . >> good night.

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