him. >> reporter: it was nearly lunchtime in sunnyville when witnesses heard it gunfire. >> get inside. mr. thereis police -- there is police out there. we heard gun shots. >> i thought it was fire crackers. >> reporter: police were responding to a armed robbery when one officer spotted the suspect in a back alley. scanner traffic captured what happened next. [ indiscernible ] >> reporter: according to the officer he didn't stand still for long. >> reporter: he witnessed the whole thing. >> he was standing, holding a knife, we heard the officer screaming at him, put the knife down. he wouldn't listen. he went towards him with the knife. >> shots fired. suspect is down. >> the suspect a white male in his mid-20s was transported to the hospital where he was

pronounced dead. investigators recovered a knife at the scene. he captured the incident on video but the police took his cell phone. >> we have a video. they needed it for investigations. >> thederment paof public safety plans -- the department of public safety plans to review it. >> with any investigation we want the truth. >> reporter: the officer has been placed on paid administrative leave. both sunnyvale and the district attorney plan to investigate. >> thank you. >> this morning's shooting is one day after a south carolina police officer was charged with murder for the shooting death of a man there. we learned the officer has been fired. cell phone video shows officer michael slager shooting a man 8 atames as he -- 8 times as he ran away. the officer pulled wests over

for a broke -- walter scott over for a broken tail light. learning more about an escapee who was recaptured after being on the run for a month. the sheriff's office says he had been using his brother's identity and was staying with family in mississippi. an effort between the sheriff's office and the u.s. marshal's office led to his capture. when he escaped his brother drove from san jose to reno. surveillance video in reno were he used his brother name and boarded a bus to mississippi. they found him in gulf port where he tried to escape again. >> we wanted him. we wanted to get him. she a child molester. facing time in prison. and when he escapes from us we want to make sure it public is

safe. >> he over powered a sheriff's deputy and escaped during a medical appointment. that was on march 6. when asked about whether security changes have been made she said the office is reviewing the policies. jury in massachusetts today found that dzhokhar tsarnaev guilty of all 30 counts against him in connection with the boston marathon bombings. a crowd gathered in boston awaiting the verdict. during the trial prosecutors painted dzhokhar tsarnaev as a cold blooded killer taking revenge on america. his lawyers said it was his brother who was the driving force behind the attack. victims and families packed the courtroom to hear the verdict. >> i am grateful to have him off the street. i am grateful to show everyone,

the world, it is not tolerated. this is not how we behave. >> among those who testified was a man whose son was injured in the bombing while he was waiting for his mother to finish the race. the jury will now hear testimony in the death penalty phase of the trial. the fbi is asking for the public's help to identify a man wanted in connection with three bank robberies. he is 6'2", 40s with an athletic build and tattoos on both arms. a picture is right there. he robbed a u.s. bank on mission street on march 30. a city bank on california street on april 2 and a bank of america on april 7. investigators say he is considered armed and dangerous because he brandished a knife during the robberies. anyone with information is asked to call police. new at 6:00 p.m.

a vote tonight at the state capitol on a bill that would make vaccinations mandatory. now it is closer to becoming law. after an emotional hearing a senate committee voted to require almost all california school children be vaccinated. if it becomes law california would join mississippi and alabama. ktvu's john fowler reports there are strong opinions on both sides. >> charged topic. >> i feel like, you know, it is a scary thing. it is scary. >> as a mom you want to respect the decisions all parents make for their children knowing they are making them within reason. >> reporter: parents can object on personal or religious

grounds. >> so easy for parents to opt out. we need to make it more difficult. >> reporter: a bill would eliminate the exemptions. opponents rallied at the state capitol. >> we ought to encourage full vaccination. >> reporter: doctors say science proves there is no autism link, they save lives and prevent permanent injuries. >> i don't think we have a right not ovaccinate unless there is a medical reason -- to vaccinate unless there is a medical reason. . >> reporter: most say they would rather not send their child it a school where the kids are not vaccinated. >> i believe it is up to parents. it is their choice. but my concern is all kids are safe. >> harm to your children, it becomes more scary.

i would be frightened. >> i would feel uncomfortable sending my child to school with children who are not vaccinated. >> reporter: four supreme court rulings allow officials to force vaccinations. that community health trumps personal belief. john fowler, ktvu fox 2 news. bill aimed at stopping tuition increases cleared its first hurdle. a committee approved the bill. stating they intend to direct more money to the university systems as a way to prevent the 5% tuition increase they approved for the up coming year. it would also add more slots for students and increase course offerings. >> reporter: governor jerry brown talked drought today with leaders of several water agencies. ktvu's tom vacar was there as they tride find common ground. >> the key challenge here --

tried to find common ground. >> the key challenge here is to collaborate together and not blame other people. >> reporter: of the 20 participants, 11 represented water utilities. 5 major environmental groups fighting to problem water for -- preserve water for nature. >> here in the united states 7% of income goes to food. what if 40% goes to food like in other parts of the world? you wouldn't have that money to buy the home, take the vacation. >> reporter: no one should forget these are powerful interests that are often at odds with each other.

that means deal making will not be easy at all, especially when it is over water. tom vacar, ktvu fox 2 news. scientists across california are calling for improvements to the aging water infrastructure system. they say in the event of a major earthquake the system could collapse leaving californians without water. officials say damage estimates from this would sore to $40 billion in lost water supplies. they are calling on governor jerry brown to make it more earthquake safe. >> in a drought we need something that will secure our water supply, capture water during good years so during bad years we have something to go back to and rely on. >> scientists have been warning about the vulnerabilities of the levy system that delivers waters to 2/3 of californians.

from prison to pardon. a former inmate is getting is second chance and paying it forward. >> i have changed. >> the recognition he is getting now and what it has to do with the super bowl. >> new developments in the texting scanding involving san francisco police. the meeting underway right now and what it could mean for the officers involved. >> tracking the warm up heading our way. i will have the specifics. >> a look now at the live commute on this wednesday night. interstate 80. the freeway in berkeley, university avenue exit, heavy traffic. >> now to san francisco. a live picture of 101 in san francisco. difficult to see the cars coming towards the screen, heading out of the city. towards the bay bridge. back up there.

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developing news in san francisco. the police commission is discussing firing police officers who sent racist and homophobic text messages. police chief recommended several officers be fired. two have quit. there was public comment before the commission started debating. tonight the commission will bring up the recommended discipline. ribbon cutting ceremonies for a new training facility. a model of an oil tanker is the center piece. the edof the center says first responders may need to know more than just blue water and big ships. >> with rail, highway, with pipeline, all of the other

transportation modes that comprise the system. >> firefighters showed off their skills dealing with a on board fire. it is a public-private partnership. new at 6:00 p.m. a second chance for a bay area man convicted of kidnapping and robbery. days ago he was pardoned by the governor and now he is being recognized for next year's super bowl. quite a week for him. he says he turned his life around and making a difference. ktvu's mike mibach reports, he is being honored for his efforts. >> reporter: upstairs, second floor, inside the youth center, men and women motivating immigrant youth in san francisco. >> because the language barrier they can't get a job, sometimes they turn to drugs, stealing.

>> reporter: an after years of steering them in the right direction his work is now being recognized. she with the -- he is with the super bowl host committee. they tapped him as the newest recipient of the playmaker grant. but he wasn't always the good guy. to help tell that story, 1986, here in china town, 16 years old. he kidnapped a man out of his home, took him down here to his business and robbed it of $35,000. the end result, 35 years in prison. he says they will use the money to launch pilot project taking residents educating them about their history, the goal to break down racial barriers.

>> allows them to have more cultural understanding to live side by side with each other without fear. >> show casing the richness of the community that is only thought of in the negative and bringing two groups of people together. >> reporter: he is also noticed by governor jerry brown. he pardoned him on easter sunday. a game changer and this week the 50 fund playmaker. in san francisco, mike mibach, ktvu fox 2 news. 20 inches of snow meant good conditions. it was pretty much preserve hitting thes perfect for hitting the slope -- perfect for hitting the slopes today. . >> after the winter we have

been having, a horrible winter, lack of snow and rain. no problem. >> last night talking about the chain guys, only had four days where he worked this year. amazing how few wintery days we had. two storms brought us most of the snow and rain. a foot of snow last night. look at this picture. notice right away, love look at pictures. you can tell a lot about the atmosphere. i know the winds are blowing hard. and you have a good clean atmosphere. visibility. strong winds clear out the air. pollens haven't been a problem because of the rain. now it will warm up. tree pollens come back into play. shouldn't be as aggressive as a month ago. but they will be out there. look outside right now, everything is going off. already started. with warming conditions and less moisture tree pollens will

start. early mornings and later in the afternoons. i take allergy pills, they were saying you take them at night before you go to bed, because in the morning they don't have the time get into your system. increasing temperatures tomorrow. not hot. just warmer. over night lows in the low 30s. frost inland. 42 antioch. these are cool numbers. the kids, yourself, going to work, walk outside, it will be cool. within an hour, you are back in business. mild. this is the system that could have brought us rain. but it will drop south and swing in underneath of us. southern california will get something out of it. we will stay high and dry. clear and cool night tonight. frosty conditions in the north and east baize. temperatures on the in-- bays.

temperatures on the increase. never gets hot. not like going to 95 here. we are living in the low 70s. maybe mid-70s into the bay area sunday. watch this system. the long range model. watch what it does. kicks out and goes south. for us, thursday -- or next tuesday, maybe something off shore. forecast is for dry weather. interesting. the system loops underneath us. 69 in pittsburg. 68 concord. highs tomorrow. warmer than today. it will warm into the next couple days. the five-day forecast with your bay area weekend in view. did you know that? about the allergy pills? >> i don't have allergies -- >> i don't either. >> there are lot of people hurting right now. >> it works. you go to bed and it gets into your system -- >> makes sense. >> early mornings when the pollens are the worse and later

in the afternoon. >> good to know. thank you. robots and builders gathered today for a block party. small robots, large robots. you get the idea. all kinds of robots and a celebrity robot, r2d2. a perfect chance to rub shoulders with professionals. >> most guys are pre-funded. and tinkering in the garage and some people further along. a good mix. >> all part of national robot week which is in its 6th year. the week aims to educate people about robotics and inspires students to pursue careers in science technology as well as engineering and math related fields. one of golf's most pretigs

event starts tomorrow, the masters. incredible shot by jack nicholas. mark ibanez with all the sports coming up next. >> at 7:00 p.m. russian hackers get ahold of white house documents. how it was tied to a high level meeting and a new battle over sam smith's hit song and it involves a unknown song riter. writer.

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take a look. levi stadium taking on a new look. sky fox over the 49ers home today where the floor of the

stadium is filled with 1.5 million pounds of dirt to get ready for the monster jam coming up the next two saturday. we are told ply wood is underneath all the dirt protecting the turf. mark ibanez is here now. green jacket -- [ talking at the same time ] >> tiger woods will be playing. one of the most pressure packed tournaments. today nothing but a little fun at augusta as they prep for tomorrow. the families out there. kids. wives. roaming the grounds. in the annual par three challenge and tiger woods will drop a birdie putt right there. looking good as he gets ready to unveil his game tomorrow. his daughter sam, chip off the old block, tap in there. ready to go. i am excited to show you this

shot. jack nicholas. 75 years old. 4th hole. it will, yes, roll into the cup, 130 yards out, that is an ace. the oldest man to win the masters. did it at age 46. it was his last major and that is just great to see. 75 years old. with a beautiful hole in one. his game still very much in tact. beautiful sight there. a's playing tonight against texas. 1-1 so far and they will have a new addition to show off. cody ross, a hero with the giants in the 2010 post season. gives the a's help. released by arizona earlier in the week. they owe him $8.5 million guaranteed. the a's will only have to pay

$507,000. he could come in handy. good guy. mean time, the san francisco giants, can you believe the way the injuries are piling up. brandon belt comes up lame there. turns out he after an mri has a mild strain in his groin. he doesn't think he will have to go on the disabled list. hunter pence is out. the pitchers have injury problems. we are just two games into the season. san francisco will not have a smooth ride no matter what happens. that is the shorting life for right now -- sporting life for right now. giants in action against arizona tonight. >> none of these are season ending injuries. they just got to get through a few -- >> probably. but matt cain is the one looming. thinking it may be a pre-

cursor. a forearm strain is a pre- cursor for tommy john surgery. that could be serious. >> thank you. tonight at 10:00 p.m. a building that has been a problem for neighbors and owned by the city of san francisco, why squatters and vandals are allowed to come and go. that is at 10:00 p.m. >> we are always here for you on www.ktvu.com see you later.

honey, what is all this? hey! hey, mom? i'm trying to write this stupid college essay question, and i really don't even know where to start. okay, what's the question? tell me. "what's the biggest overcome?" didn't my third grade teacher say i had, like, a.d.d. or something? oh, no, honey. she said you couldn't a-d-d, and she put it that way because she also knew you couldn't s-p-e-l-l. wait, slow down... ohh! sweetheart? what's this? we talked about this last week. i said i'm building luke a tree house. you said "fine." you know, sometimes i think you just tune me out. i never told her. she just would have said "no." i don't remember agreeing to this, phil. this is like the time you backed down the driveway with a hang glider sticking out of the car. if you'd let me keep that, those ge