andrew simpson's boat capsized in may. abc7 news reporter amy hollyfield is at van ness. amy? >> look how huge this measural -- the mural s the artists were overwhelmed. this is the largest mural the university has ever produced. you cannot miss it, 116' wide. it is 50' high. 18 students painted this mural. several of them are here this morning to dedicate it. they decided to paint this scene early in the year. they picked america's cup because of the excitement the event has brought to the city, such a big event for san francisco. the project was well underway when sailor bart simpson was killed racing for the artemis team so it was dedicated to him. >> he passed doing what he loved and there is no better way to honor him. when we found out all the information it was a lot to take in but it was the most amazing thing any of us had done. the mural took four months to produced. they were harnessed on scaffolding and using helmets. they were shocked when they saw the finished product. this was created on the side of a building owned by the academy so it will be here forever and

andrew simpson, known as bart, belonged to the team artem is racing. 18 students the academy of art universityn san francisco painted the mural members of the team will take part in the ceremony. the america's cup finals start on saturday but oracle team usa will start at a disadvantage. a jury sanctioned them after they admitted to making illegal changes to its smaller sailboat that were used in previous competitions. they must now win 11 while the challenger only needs to win nine. three were also banned and the team fined a quarter million dollars. they said it disagree was the penalties but will make the necessary changes to its crew. they revealed their new 11 member team starting line up yesterday. they come -- the united states, australia, italy, and new zealand. the skipper is the youngest who ever win the america's cup. >>> apple is sending out notices for an event next tuesday. the notes say this should brighten everybody's day. they are expected to reveal a faster i-phone as well as a new and cheaper version that comes in a various of colors, a lot of people speculating gold. here a

andrew simpson, a british sailor with swedish based artist racing, was killed a man after his boat capsizede 160 by 50 ft. mural was pan am by art students on the side of a building on hazen near polk street. today ceremony is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. this morning will include members of bracing team. >> coming up on the kron4 morning newest. new rules for smokers who use electronic cigarettes. we will have the details straight ahead. >> financial expert rob black will be taking a look at the headlines on wall street. line the time is 6:46 a.m.. and >> >> the time is 6:46 a.m.. >> this ride is backed up to the dublin pleasanton interchange. this is on 680 in the southbound direction. the report is that the stalled has been cleared and will take a while for this backup to clear. we are looking at what could be the beginning of another hot spot for the shore freeway. already it is slow and the drive time is up to 22 minutes. the last time that we have to drive time like this was in 14 to the 20 minister hercules. there were a few minor incidents but they hav mirror unless have slowed down. we

a mural dedicated to the sailor andrew simpson is unveiled after he died when the catamaran capsized in the bay. 18 students from the academy painted the mural unveiled at the campus at 10:30 this morning. >> san jose is working on a plan to put more officers back on the street. the city has been losing police officers at a rate of 100 per year for the past three years after pay and benefits cuts. city council have come up with a $50 million proposal to fill current vacancyies, restore wages and add 141 new officers were the mayor thinks the city can fine $30 million but may need a sale tax to meet the 20 million shortfall. >> one of the few ways to generate enough revenue to allow us to restore services and restore the pay cuts so it is an important piece whether or not the public will support it is the big question. >> not everyone is in favor of the idea. some say there are other priors like paving roads and keeping libraries and parks open. >> this year facebook was voted the best employer but not all employees agree. employees for the company take issue with the long hours. one

andrew simpson belonged to artemis. he drowned when the boat capsized in may.he mural is 116 feet wide. >>> on monday the 64-year-old completed the 110-mile swim without a shark cage. she was the first to do that. now she said she will swim for 48 hours without taking a break as a way to help raise money for survivors of sandy. she said that the swim should be easier since it's all in a swimming pool. >> she makes me feel like a slacker. >> yeah. me too. >> coming up next, breaking news from the east bay. a second tragic find at a san leandro trailer park. we have disturbing new information. we will have the update next. >> and what's behind the slow down on the new bay bridge. stay with us. >> reporter: we are following breaking news out of san leandro right now where firefighters have told us they found the body of a second victim inside a burned out trailer. we'll have details on what firefighters just told us within the last few minutes. >>> it's another morning of slow traffic approaching the bay bridge. it's backing up. we'll tell you what the commute is

. >>> andrew bart simpson died in maichl his crew's catamaran cap sized in the bay. simp sorn won in 2008 and a silver for england in 2012. the mural stands tall just one block from city hall. one of the teammates witnessed unveilings. >> the city took it to their hearts and in a way i would never have expected from people. it's an amazing type of person that lives here, in san francisco. >> 18 academy of art university students climbed to create that mural that will be there permanently on the side owned by the school. >> tonight online search engine yahoo will unveil it's new logo. it's been featuring a different proposed logo every day for 30 days. the company unveiling it's new look at 9:00 tonight. it will be purple and have escalation marks but that is all we know. some say the switch may be a big mistake because consumers often don't like change. >> when we come back an update for you on efforts to build >>> coming up at 6:00 new home individual yof a burglary in progress finding what to do and sfai something like that happens to you. >> democrats versus democ

andrew bart simpson was a member of team artemis. he drowned. 18 students from the keakd of art san francisco painted the mural which measures 116 feet wide and 55 height fee. the finals begin on saturday but oracle will start at a disadvantage. an international jury sanctioned the team for making modifications in their smaller boats used in previous competitions. oracle must win 11 races while the challenger, new zealand, needs only nine. the team was fined $250,000 and some members are banned. oracle says they disagree with this but they will make the necessary adjustments. >>> oakland police have released a sketch of a suspected burglar. police say this is one of two men who posed as a pg&e worker and broke into a home in oakland. an oakland police spokewoman described how the scam works. >> they are burglarizing a home while they have the res residents or the -- have the resident or the homeowner in the backyard to check for easements or whatever excuse they are using. >> the description, a suspect between 35, 45, 180 pounds with

britain andrew bart simpson drowned when the boat capsized. 18 students from the university in san francisco painted this mural. simson was remembered at the unveiling for his enthusiasm for competitive racing. the 50-foot mural was painted at hayes and poke street. >>> lawyers for illegal immigrant went before a state supreme court asking to approve his license to practice law. 36-year-old sergio garcia applied for citizenship back in 1994. the department of justice opposes the petition saying it would violate a federal law permitting illegal immigrants for receiving federal benefits. the california bar regulates the bar practices. he moved to the u.s. while he was 17. >>> attention deficit memory problems may require a different prescription. patty tells us why video games may be good for the brain. >>> that's right. a dream come true for a lot of gamers and the study was down here at ucsf and we will take you inside the lab the day before the findings are published. taking out bad guys, aliens and other invaders is a favorite past time for gamers. >> you have to try different experiments

family members of andrew bart simpson were on hand for the dedication ceremony today in san francisco. the 36-year-old was killed after his team boat capsized on the bay in may. he was with a swedish-based team artemis racing. painting of the america's cup mural began in january and it says in honor of simpson. >> to be able to pay him tribute to him gives us more reason and inspiration. >> the 116 by 50-foot artwork of america's cup boats rating on the bay was -- racing on the bay was created by 18 students from the academy of art. >>> a popular brand of yogurt recalled. the unpleasant discovery causing big concerns. >> it's game day for the oakland a's and mobile weather is here, right, guys? >> right. >> right! >> we'll talk about the game as the news continues on kpix 5. >> hi, i'm meteorologist lawrence karnow in the kpix 5 weather center. lots of sunshine now but temperatures going to really start heating up. we will tell you when coming up next. ,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,, turns into a deadly attack, killing one student... and injuring three others. the stabbing hap >>> a high school fig

during a practice run. [ applause ] >> students from the academy of art held a ceremony for andrew "bart" simpson the 36-year-old was killed after his artemis team boat capsized in the bay in may. and you can check out the 116 by 50-foot artwork on the side of the building near hayes and polk. >>> new details about the wildfire in yosemite. investigators first suspected an illegal pot grow may have sparked the fire. but today, they confirm there is no evidence to support that speculation. it could take months to determine what sparked the fire which has consumed more than 370 square miles. the fire is 80% contained. >> that is really good news. >>> but the sheet going to begin, paul. >> we are going to get toasty around here as the heat is going to begin. hot usually means dry, low relative humidity. please enjoy the great weather we had outside today. if you can get outside this evening, tonight, tomorrow, do it because friday that's the day when things will start getting hot. not a cloud in the sky looking live at the golden gate. if we're clear there, then chances are we're clear just about ev

remembered. 18 students from the academy of art university unveiled this mural dedicated to andrew bart simpson. he was killed when the team's boat capsized in may. the students painted the mural to side of the university owned building. >>> now to san leandro fends and family are mourning the loss of two killed in a fire. it broke out in a trailer home. on the heroic efforts by neighbors trying to save them and why it was difficult to reach the vinges. >> all that's left is a shell. the inside ravaged by fire. a trailer that while it burned trapped the two people inside. >> i took a crowbar and hit the door. poked holes it and reached the handle and opened the door. >> reporter: that was the only door out, once open he couldn't see anyone. inside a victim was talking and asking for help. >> i told her, you are okay, i don't know who she is. she said no i'm not. no i'm not. my son came out and neighbors came out. we were breaking the windows and there was a little bit of smoke and it came up to a big fire. >> they never heard from her again. the trailer was ungulfed in flames. crews had it out

competition. 18 students from the academy of art in san francisco have dedicated a mural to andrew bart simpsona member of sweden's team. simpson died when the boat capsized in may. the students painted the mural on the side of a university owned building at have and polk street. >>> mark is here now with sports. the giants are out of it, but man, the a's and texas, this is exciting stuff. >> nothing but home runs to show you tonight. it is a two horse race and down the stretch they come. the a's did not look interested in any kind of a photo finish this afternoon. but plenty of distance between them in the game. yu darvish, first, they set the to be with a man on. brandon moss. his 26th of the year. in the 6th, the a's were only up 3-2. barton trying to make a contribution or two. the two run jack. so much more a close game. with yu darvish on the mound, you didn't see this coming. josh donaldson. with the bullpen having trouble for the rangers too. jared parker, solid 6th for the win. the a's and rangers tied for first with 23 games left a piece. >>> the last time pablo hit three homers in a

andrew simpson belonged to the team artemis racing of sweden.8 students painted the mural which measures 116 feet bide and 50 feet high. >>> 8:25. the america's cup finals begin on saturday. but oracle team usa will start at a disadvantage. an international jury sanctioned them after making modifications to smaller boats used in previous competitions. oracle must win 11 races while the challenger, new zealand, only needs nine. three oracle sailors were banned and the team was fined democrat 250,000. oracle says they disagree with the penalties but willic make the necessary changes to the crew. they unveiled their lineup. the skipper jim smi spithill, the youngest to win the america's cup, he will take the helm. >>> coming up, a growing battle over a bay area homeless camp. what city leaders decided last night in the battle of the bulge. >>> people are frustrating in two neighboring peninsula cities. why a ban has been put into effect and why a mayor has apologized. >> san mateo traffic looks pretty good heading out to the high rise of the bridge

students dedicated a mural to andrew bart simpson. he was killed when the team's boat capsized while training for the america's cup. 18 students collaborated on the mural depicting a sailing scene on the bay. >> i think it would mean a lot to him that it was a coming together of people enjoying their work, passionate about what they do, enjoying working as a team to produce something very special. i know that was something dear to his heart. >> the students worked hard to finish it in time for the beginning of the america's cup. >>> receiving federal benefits, the decision by the obama administration and the connection to gay veterans. >>> and convicted kidnapper ariel castro commits suicide in prison. >>> and i'm sam brock. it's about upholding u.s. values in syria. are those the reasons that the administration wants to intervene now. coming up a fact check on president obama and his call for action. >>> now to the latest on the crisis in syria. a senate committee passed a resolution to use military force against the syrian regime. t

competition. 18 students from the academy of art in san francisco have dedicated a mural to andrew bart simpsonmber of sweden's team. simpson died when the boat capsized in may. the students painted the mural on the side of a university owned building at have and polk street. >>> mark is here now with sports. the giants are out of it, but man, the a's and texas, this is exciting stuff. >> nothing but home runs to show you tonight. it is a two horse race and down the stretch they come. the a's did not look interested in any kind of a photo finish this afternoon. but plenty of distance between them in the game. yu darvish, first, they set the to be with a man on. brandon moss. his 26th of the year. in the 6th, the a's were only up 3-2. barton trying to make a contribution or two. the two run jack. so much more a close game. with yu darvish on the mound, you didn't see this coming. josh donaldson. with the bullpen having trouble for the rangers too. jared parker, solid 6th for the win. the a's and rangers tied for first with 23 games left a piece. >>> the last time pablo hit three homers in a sing

today, students from the academy of art held a dedication ceremony for andrew "bart" simpson. 36-year-old was killed after his team's boat capsized on the bay in may. he was the sweden-based team artemis racing. >> any dedication to him is very emotional i guess for me but also very important to me because he was someone who was a very, very great man, you know, but he never shouted about it. >> to be able to contribute this painting to him, this gives -- to give us more reason and inspiration. >> the 116 by 50-foot artwork of america's cup boats racing on the bay is on the side of a building at 150 hayes street near polk street. >>> exploding yogurt. coming up, why some greek yogurt cups are fizzing and bloating and why they are not being recalled. >> when i receive a phone call, all i have to do is raise my hand to my ear. >> the first in a slew of smart watches is unveiled. the high-tech features of this gadget for your wrist. chobani is one of the top-selling brands of greek yogurt in the country. on the consumerwatch, sue kwon is to tell us why it's leaving sour >>> choba

andrew " board to " simpson, a british sailor with sweden based artemis' racing, was killed in may afterpsized. here is video from the day of accident. >> coming up on the kron4 morning news. ohio man who held the three women captive in his home for nearly a decade has committed suicide. you will hear from one of aerial castro is cousins coming up. >> your migraine might be doing more than just causing discomfort, it might be hurt your brain. details coming up. >> hundreds of family and friends gathered today to say goodbye to it danville team who would have been a senior in high school-year. we will tell you what robert orlando's france had to say about losing one of their own. { >> welcome back. toyota is recalling 200,000 vehicles worldwide for a hybrid system problem. and another $169 in bills for engine bolt defect. the first recall is over and introvert in the hybrid system for the lexus car-x- 400 and highlander models overseas, and the car and harrier and kuggerluger hybrids in japan. toyota says the the defense because an alarm to golf, and a hybrid may start running. the second

andrew "bart" simpson, a british sailor with sweden based artemis racing, was killed in may after hisat capsized on the bay. here's video from the day of the accident. >>george: welcome back to the kron4 morning news. this is not the result of major incidents. this is a big change in the commute pattern that occurred since labor day weekend. traffic is back in full force. that's why we're looking at a nearly 40 minute drive time for the e shore freeway with a style that line from know all the way down toward emeryville. even five it westbound a starting to back up now toward highway 24. that's new. at the 680 ride into walnut creek once again very heavy coming out of concord and coming out of 242. both of those rude southbound are heavier than usual. and the 580 ride back up into livermore. for the second day in the route is to backing up around a corner. this out 680 pleasanton traffic which had been a hot spot earlier this morning after problems were cleared. the south bay is not immune from all this heavy traffic. 101 north bound over 32 minutes to drive time from 85 to the montagu

a special mural in memory of andrew bart simpson is being unveiled at the academy of art university ined went 72-foot catamaran capsized near treasure island in may the yacht broke into piece and simpson was trapped under its hull for ten minutes. rescue crews were unable to save him. >>> if you were just getting ready to head out the door, should pack some patience, mike it is slow all over? >> should have packed earlier as well. unusually heavy this wednesday. a lot of people skipped work last week a couple days probably four the vacation, so, looking at makeup traffic, north 880 really slow from the coliseum to downtown. the map, south 880 jammed from 238 past the san mateo bridge, smooth nothing freemont. across the bay, san mateo, all directions, 101 and 92 bogged down. through palo alto, a crash at willow. jammed 288 to 85, 87, too, marla through san jose. >> thanks very much, mike. our next local news update is in 30 minutes. see you again at 8:56. ♪ [ female announcer ] wherever morning brings you, bring the energy you need. new nature valley soft-baked oatmeal squares. softly