he was voted off the bench tuesday after sparking outrage for giving a short jail sentence to brock turnerer is the former stanford university swimmer who was convicted of sexual assault with the intent to commit rape. john blackstone has more from palo alto. >>> sexual violence and violence against women is a voting issue. >> dawber harnessed anger over persky's sentencing of brock turner. freed from county jail after serving three months of his six month sentence for sexually a fraternity party. her searing statement about the impact of sexual assault was read to turner in court and wi s accept responsibility for every decision i made as a judge. >> reporter: in his only television interview before the recall vote, persky defended the sentence. >> you did have some idea before you passed the sentence it would be a controversial sentence? >> yes. and by my ethical constranlts by the rule of law i had to completely tune that out. >> persky supporters insisted judges should not be held hostage to public opinion. >> this recall is a very serious threat to judicial independence. >> retired su

persky handed down the controversial six-month sentence to a former stanford university swimmer brock turner, who was convicted of rape. i movement to recall him started when -- a movement to recall him started when some people thought the sentencing was too short. it preceded the "#metoo" movement. the woman who launched the campaign said the local vote will resonate nationally and underscores the staying power of the "#metoo" movement. a prosecutor so far has received nearly 70% of the vote to become persky's successor. >> i'm tremendously honored that the people of santa clara county have entrusted me with the role of their next superior court judge. and i'm going to work incredibly hard to earn the respect of my fellow judges and incredibly hard to remain worthy of the trust and confidence that my supporters placed in me. >> reporter: now, people defending persky said the recall will undermine judicial independence leading to longer sentences for, quote, far less privileged felons in the future. now, the last time voters decided to unseat a sitting california justice, that was back in 19

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voters recalling the judge at the center of the brock turner sexual assault case. the impact this could have on future cases. >>> another death at san francisco janette week after a woman's body was found in the stairwell. the circumstances surrounding this death. you're watching "today in the bay." >>> right now at 6:30, we are off to another cool start and it will be another cool and pleasant day ahead. taking a live look outside from downtown san jose. good morning and thanks so much for joining us, i'm laura garcia. >> and i'm marcus washington. >> let's head over to kari hall. >> for a lot of kids, the last few days of school, some kids are already out on summer break. you're probably trying to plan what to do with the kids while heading out to work this morning. here's a live look outside in dublin, a lot of people already out the door and we are seeing some clear skies. later on this evening you might want to head to first wednesdays in walnut creek. that will be a nice event to take in the sunshine and cooler weather. low 70s and it will be cooling off quic

. >> we've reported on this, persky is the judge behind the six month sentence of brock turner, who wasf rape. right now, the retail -- recall campaign is leading with 69% voting in favor. that's 39% of precincts reporting, so more to come in. live from the campaign to recall judge persky rob. >> looking at those numbers, it's looking like judge persky is out of a job over this brock turner sentencing. those are all absentee ballots, mind you, but the trend is not looking good. opposing the recall was a lot of other judges, a lot of the blue in the judiciary, the probation department, and leading the no on recall it was judge the doors cordell, i just spoke with her moments ago, and she did not concede. she said it looks like persky has been upended, let's hear from judge cordell. >> is recall already has had, now that it appears to have succeeded, it will have a serious and powerful effect on judges, who strive to focus on the law and the facts. now they will be thinking, if i'm a good judge, if i make a lawful decision, and it's not popular, i might lose my job. in which case, judges

. >> the lenient sentence of six months for sexual assault case brock turner. joining us live from the registrar board of voters. >> this is rare. the first judge to face a recall vote in 80 years. residents at santa clara county will get a chance to cast their ballots in san jose. this was stemmed from brock turner, he gave him six months after the sentence went viral around the world. that sparked outrage and the recall campaign followed. voters will decide if judge p persky's term will be cut close. fellow judges are against the recall on the grounds judges must maintain their independence and not be swayed by public opinion. voters have a choice of two voters on the ballot if the judge is recalled. reporting live, matt keller, abc 7 news. >>> we'll be watching that closely. they will decide which will go onto election. >> gavin newsom with john cox in second. meanwhile supporters of los angeles mayor villaraigosa hope that one issue will appeal to voters and that will be school. here is kate larson. >> that's why antio villaraigosa brought both parties toge

the palo alto courthouse where judge persky heard the case of brock turner in the stanford rape case, now judge persky has been recalled in one a lot of victims advocates are calling a major victory. judge aaron persky denied all media requests for interviews on the morning after he was recalled from the bench by santa clara county voters. we are obviously very pleased with the outcome. >> reporter: the stanford law professor who successfully orchestrated the recall campaign called it a victory for women and survivors of sexual assault. >> i think the voters are very clearly saying that they do not support impunity for privileged perpetrators of sexual assault and domestic violence. >> reporter: judge persky was targeted for recall after he sentenced brock turner to 6 months in jail after he assaulted an unconscious woman in 2016. prosecutors were pushing for a longer prison term. >> we have to take sexual violence seriously. >> we must follow the rule of the law. >> reporter: after nearly 2 years of silence, judge persky spoke out, calling his sentencing lawful but it was too little

the recall campaign started after he sentenced former stanford swimmer brock turner in 2016. critics say the six-month jail sentence was too lenient. persky will be replaced by cindy hendrickson. opponents are disaoint reporter: judge aaron rg persky was said to be saddened but not disrespondent about the lopsided results that will remove hit from the superior court bench. >> he put up a good fight. he is going to move on and do whatever he needs to do to continue to take care of his family. >> reporter: judge persky is the first judge to be recalled in california in 86 years a decision sending shock waves through the california legal community. >> if a good judge has lost his job for doing his job, think it's a very sad day for the judiciary in california. >> reporter: persky is a lawyer and could seek employment in private practice or as a prosecutor in the district attorney's office. in palo alto, len ramirez, kpix 5. >>> we will have continuing coverage of the elections on air and online at cbssf.com. >>> so many exciting things happening in the last 24 hours. >> yes. >>

not to the south bay, fighters appear poised to recall aaron persky, the short sentence for brock turner who was convicted of sexually assaulting an unconscious woman sparked worldwide outrage. voters say yes he needs to be removed, 59% to the no vote one you -- 41%. voters in all counties appear to be ready to pass regional measure three which increases bridge tollsin exchange for four and half billion dollars in transportation funding. regional measure three looks likeno buts 55%, yes votes 45%. >> our team coverage begins with california primary for governor, we are in the newsroom tracking john cox and newsom now who walked up to the podium at his headquarters. >> faith, love, devotion, her sense of purpose and mission. thank you for everything. toght the votes as you all know are still being counted. and the fight is far from won. this is the first half of the election calendar but thanks to you, the halftime score is looking very promising and the home team is winning. i am humbled, humbled by the overwhelming engagement of californians that have united around our message of audaci

. >> he sentenced former stanford student brock turner to a six-month jail sentence for the sex assault of an unconscious woman. the results tonight show that yes on recall is winning. you see with 59% of the vote to 41% no. >> in the race to replace aaron persky voters have put cindy sealy hendrickson in the lead with 71% over angela storey. that because the decision to recall judge persky has apparently won, if you will. or yes on the recall effort. so now the second part of this question tonight is who should replace him. cindy hendrickson, a good night with 71%. >>> and it was an important measure that is being watched very closely by everyone in the south bay. like you said, across the nation. our david lui is live with the latest. david. >> reporter: ama, truly very historic because this is the first california judge to be removed from the bench in nearly 86 years by voters who apparently think that they agreed with critics who said that judge persky was too lenient in giving out that sentence to brock turner. now, in this area where victims and their supporters demand justice and

after superior court judge aaron persky sentenced a form -- a former stanford university swimmer brock turnerl for sexually assaulting a woman on campus. turner was released from jail on good behavior after three months and is required to registered as a sex offender for life. but some think judge persky was too lenient. he is the first california judge to be recalled by voters in more than 80 years. this news sent shock waves through california's legal community. >> the recalling sends a message, a chilling message, to judges, not just in california, to maybe even across the country, that if you do your job and you make a decision that's lawful, you use your discretion, and it's lawful, and some people don't like it, you could lose your job. california. >> reporter: and now cindy hendrickson a prosecutor so far received nearly 70% of the vote to become persky's successor. and persky does remain a lawyer. he can of course work in a private practice if he wants. he can also work to become a prosecutor for a district attorney's office in the future. so far, no comment from judge persky. live in

aaron persky was recalled by voters in santa clara county over the six-month sentence he gave brock turner. that triggered a groundswell of support for a recall campaign by stanford law professor michelle dauber and sub ported by a network of advocates for women and victims of violence and sexual assault. >> victory is not just for emily doe, but for girls and women everywhere. to girls everywhere, we are with you. on nights when you feel alone we are with you. when people doubt you or dismiss you, we are with you. >> reporter: judge persky will lose his job as soon as his successor is sworn in to fill the last four years remaining in his term. in palo alto, david louie, abc 7 news. >> there's a mayoral race going on in san jose. you can see that sam liccardo had absolutely no problem keeping his seat with 73% of the vote and the precincts reporting right now just under 70%. here is how some other statewide races turned out. >> javier bass sarah trying to hold on his spot. he'll be on the ballot in november going against republican steven bailey. 45% to bass sarah, 25% to bailey. >> secret

this was all sparked by sentencing of brock turner.tanford swimmer six months in jail for sexual assault of unconscious woman following justice department's recommendation. prosecutors wanted six years. the sentencing went viral around the world. that sparked outrage and recall campaign. fellow judges in santa clara county support persky on the grounds judges must maintain independence and not be swayed by public opinion. voters have the choice of two on the ballot if persky is recalled. reporting live, matt keller, abc 7 news. >>> voters will decide which two candidates in the governor's race will go onto the november election. >> new bipartisan poll that shows gavin newsom and john cox pulling away from the field. however, california charter school association advocates recently spent millions on ad like this one to boost antonio villaraigosa's bid for governor and endorse former mayor of los angeles because he supports increase in funding and access to charter schools for low income students. charter school opponents worry they will

i think that is quite irrespective of the brock turner case.k given her record and her long history of public service. >> is somebody who supported the recall, so we have somebody going on the bench he was opposed to judicial independence. i don't know how that person is going to reconcile being on the bench, particularly on a bench where all the judges on the santa clara county bench oppose the recall. >> reporter: as for the now former judge erin persky, cordell says he is declining to speak publicly today, in response to last night's vote. in palo alto, allie rozman. >>> -- has the commanding lead with 74%, the next closest candidate is steve brown, brown has 50%. if he clears the primary with more than 50% of the vote, he is not required to take part in a runoff come november. >>> the race for california attorney general incumbent -- over the nearest challenger, retired publican judge, stephen bailey. they will face each other in the november general election. and the race for superintendent of public instruction, former los angeles schools

. >> four c incumbent sam >> reporter: that case you are from with is brock turner seeing her leaving jail. prosecutors wanted a six year sentence but judge persky agreed with the recommendation of six months and then freed three months early because of good behavior. that led to a recall drive. judge persky says the bench must remain independent. >> issued a series of bias rulings. one of which was the brock turner case which generated more complaints than any other judge in probably the history of our state. >> when you step -- >> reporter: judge persky -- >> you respect, you request, you will demand a judge who will demand the rule of law. who will tune out public opinion because they must. >> reporter: judge persky has four years left on his term. two candidates are running and appear on the ballot today to replace him if he is recalled. now the recall camp and the anti recall camp are holding private gatherings however the media is notnvwhch hope to have some reao once the polls close. live in palo alto alto alto alta >> if you are in line at you can still vote. vote by mail drop

persky is in the hot seat right now for his 2016 sentencing of former athlete brock turner. rner was convicted of sexually assaulting an unconscious, intoxicated woman in 2015. prosecutors after the conviction wanted a stiffer sentence. they wanted turner to go to state prison, but persky was following a promotion report, and decided -- probation report, and sentenced turner to six months in jail, and he only served three months. this case got a lot of attention nationwide, because other judges feel that they are going to be in the hot seat, and they will be recalled if they don't hand out tough sentences. i asked legal analyst steve clark for analysis on this. he has argued many times, here is what he thinks the upshot will be. >> if this recall is successful, judicial discretion could be severely hampered. which will result in mandatory minimum sentences and going back to the old ways things were done, which has a disproportionate effect on many people in the community, including minorities. there is that spillover effect, not just for judge persky, but for the judicial ind

the controversy was over the fact that brock turner was only given that six month sentence when others wanted him to take a much longer sentence. at another rally judge persky was accused of being lenient in cases in assault against women. he believes that judges had to accept criticism in order to maintain their judicial independence. he talked to reporters for the first time only a month before the election and held a public rally just eight days ago to try to plead his case. again, the recall effort to unseat judge persky is ahead and holding at roughly 59% to 41%. and the two candidates who are running to replace him, the clear front-runner at this point appears to be cindy hendrickson. did we expect to hear from both parties, we're hearing they might well be, and we're live in palo alto, david, louie. >>> up next, the u.s. senate race. diane feinstein has been in the senate for 26 years. >> a lot of candidates want her job, but can any of them stop her from winning a sixth term? >>> a meteorologist drewtumy here with the forecast. >> those winds bringing cooler air tomorrow. somet

that effort was prompted by his sentencing of brock turner in that sexual assault case.e was convicted of sexually assaulting an unconscious woman two years ago. the judge gave him a six-month sentence for the crime, even though it fell under legal sentencing guidelines, critics audit was far too lenient and were outraged. voters apparently agreed, ousting him in a recall vote last night. his chairperson issued a statement saying the voters are the winners. we voted today. the recall effort did have its opponents, some sitting and retired judges came to his defense in the weeks leading up to election day. their concern is that the recall would encourage judges in the future to base their set the sink on public opinion. >> this is unique, the first in the history of california were a judge with a stellar record who made a lawful decision lost his job. that has never happened in the history of california and i hope it never happens again. >>reporter: what happens next? the assistant district attorney will replace aaron persky once the results are finalized. she garnered 70

he is sentenced brock turner to six months injailafter being convicted of sexually assaulting an unconscious woman he said he followed legal guidelines making his decision but stanford law professor and many others said the sentence was too t. they said it reflted victims of sex crimes and toward wealthy defendants. >> women are never going to achieve full equality that's why what is happening in society right now, of which this campaign is so t is this is part of a movement for full equality for women. >> now, the assistant district attorney won the election. however, more, just to remind you that on the bottom your screen we have some of the were asked to decide who rning. should replace persky. the latest tally shows cindy hendrickson getting support from 70% of the voters and she will serve with the other superior court judges who std with persky and against that reese call. sney world facing criticism. why they are not happy with the bathrooms. >>> plus, another bo scoved at san francisco general hospital. we have details on the investigation coming up. >>> good morning. right now traff

persky could not see past his own bias when he sentenced brock turner who was an elite swimmer. ement captured the national spotlight and the judge used part of the statement when he sentenced turner. critics say that was not meant to mitigate the crime. here's the woman who spear-headed the recall. watch. >> victory is not just for emily, but it's a victory for girls and women everywhere. to girls everywhere, we're with you. on nights when you feel alone, we're with you. when people doubt you or dismiss you, we're with you. >> judge persky served 15 years on the bench. shep? >> shepard: up next we go to hawaii where emergency workers are still trying to count up all the homes that are gone now after lava spewed from a volcano and torched everything in its path. this thing has spread and become much worse. stay with us. ♪ most people come to la with big dreams. ♪ we came with big appetites. with expedia, you could book a flight, hotel, car, and activity all in one place. ♪ >> shepard: the relentless flow of lava from the kilauea volcano has turned a scenic bay to a field of molte

the recall petition began after he sentenced brock turner, a former stanford swimmer, to six months inail for sexually assaulting an unconscious woman. voters were also asked to decide who should replace judge percy -- judge persky if the recall were successful cindy had jensen got 70s -- 70% support from voters. >>> senator dianne feinstein has secured a spot on the november ballot as she seeks her fifth term in the u.s. senate. so far, senator feinstein has 44% of the vote. the top two finishers will face each other in november. senator feinstein is followed by democrat kevin dilley on who leads republican businessmen james bradley by 2%. >>> it looks like regional measure 3 will pass. that would raise the bridge tolls on all seven of the state on bridges in the bay area by $3.00 over seven years in exchange for transportation funding. right now the yes votes are leading with 54%. 46% voted no. so far, voters in contra costa county and solano county are voting no with other counties supporting it. with the measure passes, the first increase in bridge tolls would happen next year. >>>

the recall stemming from a perceived light sentence he brock turner. -- he gave brock turner. >> this is a big deal, i imagine judges are saying we have to throw the book at people or we're in trouble? >> i have to tell you before we start, put the case aside. i know the emotion of it, and people say he should have gotten more time. let's assume that's correct. what happened here is wrong. they should not have recalled him. you should look at the body of work of a judge, and this judge is an ex da, has an excellent record of putting people arm in state prison -- away in state prison for rain -- rape and other charges. the voters go to the polls, emotionally, because of this stanford professor, and i'm telling you, she really doesn't us the criminal justice -- understand the criminal justice system. i've listened to her, and no wonder you're teaching this stuff because you wouldn't survive in our courtroom. >> what will happen now to judges? are they -- they're going to be worried about what sentence they lay down. >> think about it. you're a judge. and you've seen what happens here. s

obviously there's a new judge in place of persky. >> just to remind everyone, judge persky sentenced brock turnerurner ended up only serving three months as a resulted. i think one of the interesting results is going into the election, there was a huge gender gap. we'll see if we can look at results afterward. there was something like a 29-point gender gap between men and women with women clearly wanting judge persky out. >> i think you can argue that maybe this is why we have the recall in the first place. i think this was really an attention getting, setting an example with the larger issue of sexual assault. people speaking out saying we need to send a message beyond the one judge. >> the criticism and issue of this impacting the autonomy of judges going forward, is this a one-off instance? we haven't seen this happening since the '30s. >> my guess is this will be more of a one zsh off. otf attention and focusing on this critical issue of sexual assault. i would be surprised if you see judicial recalls coming up. >> although now we know if we want to -- >> we have the power. >> we appreciate y

after he sentenced former stanford brock turner to six months in jail for sexually assaulting a youngoman outside a fraternity house on campus. prosecutors had argued for a 7-year prison sentence. critics say the sentence was too lenient. persky argued he was following the law when he issued the sentence. ( james ) regional measure 3... which will raise tolls on most bay bridges... has passed. here is a look at the numbers... the tolls would increase by 3-dollars gradually... between 2019 and 2025. the money would pay for about 3 dozen transportation and public transit improvements. ( james ) voters in san francisco have approved a ban on flavored-tobacco. here is a look at the numbers... supportes of the ban say flavored tobacco is specifically marketed towards kids. but opponents are worried this ban will hurt businesses. ( james )our election coverage continues at kron-4 dot com. there you can monitor results from the races across the bay area and the state. also get push alerts on key races right to your phone with our kron-4 mobile app. ( darya ) another big story we are followin

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removing judge aaron persky from the befrm voters made it clear the six-month sentence given to brock turneror sexual assault was not acceptable. michelle daubert indicated vote something a potent tool to advocate for victims of sexual assault and violence. >> this campaign and this election will have no impact on judicial independence. judge persky is an elected official and there is no such thing as an elected official who is independent of the vote zbreers like her margaret russ sell a law professor however opposed to the reca.s outff jud peky s w worri about politicizing the jshdary. >> that political movement that seeks to stack the jshdary by recalling people making unpopular opinions is bad whether on the left or right. that's not what a free set is with. >> while the recall might have been interpretered as a way to balance the scale of justice eeply for accused and victim defense attorney stephen clark also a prosecutor, says both sides may have been hurt. >> i think both prosecution and defense are concerned that this recall could be a- eroding the judicial system. it's supposed to

she's been fighting for two years to get him removed because of it brock turner sentence. >> we will see you at the ballot box if you cannot understand how to handle violence against women. >> reporter: persky's the first in 86 years in santa clara. cindy will replace him once she's certified and takes the oath of office. >> okay, thank you. she's having technical difficulties with her microphone. we're going to move onto other election newsn e november face-off for governor it'll be democr gavin newsom and republican john cox. san diego businessman john cox fi second with 2 of the votes after president trump tweeted his congratulations newsom responded on twitter inviting the president to, quote, please come campaign for him as much as possible. incumbent diane feinstein winning 44% of the vote. second place finisher kevin de leonext with >>> looking live at the bay bridge tolls will go up on it after yesterday's passage of regional measure 3. it will reach $9 with the exception of the golden gate bridge. the money raised will go to transportation and public transit projects. contra

that began almost two years ago after the sentencing of brock turner.legal sentencing it guidelines and followed the recommendations of the probation department at the time, critics thought it was far too light and were outraged. voters agreed ousting judge aaron persky in the recall election last night. the chair of the recall campaign, stand ford law professor issued this statement this morning in response. the voters of santa clara county are the winners of this election. we voted today against impunity for high status of domestic violence. ic violence. >> reporter: the recall effort did have some opponents, some retired judges and sitting judges. they stayed that recall set a bad precedent and they are concerned that it encourages judges to base their decision on public decision instead of guidelines: this recall is unique, the first recall in the history of california where a judge with a stellar record who made a lawful decision lost his job. that has never happened in the history of california and i hope it never happens again. >> reporter: santa

rejecting persky's own plea that he followed the law when he sentenced brock turner to six months inl for sexual assault,voters supported the recall by a margin of 60 to 40. margaret russell says voters sent a strong message.margaret russell "..they're getting a message on the back end that if they do somethingwrong they better watch out..."persky will remain in his position as a "night judge," for now, handling requests for warrants, restraining orders and other judcial matters. once the recall vote and election of replacement judge cindy hendrickson are certified and hendrickson is sworn in persky will be removed from office. margaret russell "...judge persky will be moving ahead with his life and i think history will be verykind to him because he is very well respected...." in san jose rob fladeboe kron 4 news (catherine) voters in san francisco have approved a ban on flavored tobacco products.. supporters of proposition e argued that flavoredtobacco is specifically marketed for children.. with candy flavors among the big sellers. the prop upholds the board of supervisors' unanimo

brock turner was his name as you're familiar with. he was released after serving three months for good behavior. persky's defenders believe his recall will threaten judicial independence if judges are now having to worry about how the public perceives their sentencing decisions. here's one of persky's supporters. >> i'm emboldened and thankful to the 40% or more who said this recall is wrong. it's a threat to judicial independence and i'm glad they got it. i'm asking them to continue to stand up and speak up about judicial independence. this is not going away. the message from the recall is you can do your job as a judge and do everything lawful, all be it unpopular and lose your job. that's a sad statement to make and that's what happened here. >> voters are saying enough is enough and sexual violence is serious and has to be taken seriously. >> persky is the fifth judge to be recalled in the golden state. last time this happened, 1932 when voters ousted three judges in los angeles. reporting live in palo alto, bob redell "today in t

2016 that judge aaron persky handed down the controversial six month sentence to stanford swimmer brock turner, convicted of rape. a recall that many people started when they thought the sentence was too short for the crimes. michelle dauber who launched the campaign said the local vote will resonate nationally. cindy hendrickson has received a majority of the vote to become aaron persky's successor. >> it has been exciting to me in this race to encounter people who see what they perceive to be injustice, and they are willing to step up and speak out, and work to bring about change. and, that has been really inspiring to me. >> if a judge has lost his job for doing his job, i think it's a very sad day for the judiciary in california. >> reporter: people defending aaron persky say his sentence was legal and the recall could undermine judicial independence. the last time voters decided to unseat a justice in california was in 1932, more than 80 years ago. in palo alto, sandra osborne, kpix 5. >> public prosecutor cindy hendrickson is set to replace aaron persky. she got 70% of the vote in santa

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in short jail sentence to the stanford student brock turner sparked worldwide outrage. if i recall is suspected -- successful he would only be the history to be voted out. the ballot also includes a choice between two candidates to replace him if he is recall. >>> voters and santa clara county will also decide who will become the sheriff. longtime sheriff lori smith is running for an unprecedented sixth term. her leading challenger is retired under sheriff, john here ocala. the two once worked side-by- side but now they are in a tight race for the top spot. also in the running is a deputy sheriff and former sheriff lieutenant. >>> tomorrow's ballot also includes five propositions that all californians are being asked to vote on. we break down what each of them would do. >> rep supporters of proposition 68, say california supply safe drinking water is facing a growing threat from wild fires, floods, mudslides and drought. they want voters to approve a $4.1 billion bond. to improve water quality, provide flood protection and to fund local and state parks. opponents argue

he sparked nationwide outrage after sentencing former stanford student brock turner to six months in jail for the sexual assault of an unconscious woman. that followed the recommendation. prosecutorsme menmen wanted six. they'll decide whether the term is cut short by four years. >>> we'll decide on ballot measures today including regional measure 3. now, that would increase tolls at almost all bay area bridges by $3 over the next seven years. it includes the bay bridge. it does not include the golden gate bridge. the 4.5 billion dollar measure funds 35 projects with the goal of reducing traffic by increasing ferry service, improving bus systems, and replacing bart trains. other measures are proposition 69, state initiative ensuring new transportation revenue is spent only on transportation projects. this is a companion measure to the 12 cent a gallon gas tax approved last year. in san francisco, proposition e bans sale of flavored tobacco products and nicotine products. >>> complete election coverage as results come in at 9:00 p.m. and at 11:00 p.m. here on abc 7 news. we have resul

to decide whether to recall judge aaron persky.( james ) he is the judge who sentenced swimmer brock turnerbeing convicted of sexual assault. persky says he was only following the law when he issued the sentence. <><><><> persky's supporters are telling voters that recalling a sitting judge threatens judicial independence. ( darya ) a proposed measure in san mateo county would provide affordable housing for teachers. ( james ) measure j is on the ballot in san mateo county. in order to pass... it requires a 55-percent super majority vote. the president of the board of trustees says the jefferson union high school district is the lowest paying in the county.( darya ) a recent survey showed 20-percent of their staff say they will have to move in the next five years because of the cost of living. if measure j passes... the housing will be built in daly city at the former parking lot at serramonte high school. educators will be able to live in the units for up to 7 to 10 years. ( darya ) also in san francisco... there is meassure "e" which would prohibit local tobacco retailers from selling fla

he had sentenced brock turner, former stanford university swimmer convict confidence sexual assault to six-month jail sentence which many thought was too lenient. >> you can't just be a by tander listening to things happen. >> reporter: mayor sam la cardo says the solution starts with education. >> ensuring it young men understand what no means that young women are very clear in communicating where the lines are so everybody understands what respect means. >> reporter: necessary conversation that like heels could problem to be uncomfortable but it's a lesson many fathers like brandon hope their sons remember for a long time. >> people want to make a difference. hopefully everybody wants to be part of something that's good. >> reporter: prans today paid a $56 registration fee. that money will go to the ywca. that number is significant as every 56 minutes here in california, someone is sexually assaulted. i'm live at santana road tonight. amanda delcastillo. >> thanks very much. look at this. not your typical big rig. tesla today tweet there had video of its electric semi crossing the go

the issue galvanized voters in the brock turner case in 2016. turner, a former stanford swimmer was sentenced to six months in jail for sexual assault. e judge id listened to the recommendation of the probation department and followed legal guidelines. but they call it too lenient and a reflection of bias towards wealthy defendants and against victims of sex crimes. in a ll fo -- with a sitting judge for the first time since 1932. >>women will never achieve full equality as long as we are subject to the kinds of racist sexual violence and harassment we experience. that is why what is happening in society right now of which this campaign is a part is so important. this is part of the movement for full equality. >> reporter: the assistant district attorney looks like she will win the ection to the seat that is vacated because he has been recalled. she is the assistant district attorney in santa clara county and she will begin serving in short order and be serving with other judges in superior court who all stood with the judge and against the reca

controversial issues, recalling judge aaron persky after he sentenced former stanford swimmer brock turner to six months in county jail for sexually assaulting an unconscious woman. people behind the recall say the judge was too lenient. persky says he followed the law. voters will also choose between two candidates to replace persky today. voters will decide whether to i raise tolls on our bridges, regional measure three. if it passeay brie tol would eventually go up to $9. quts tod"today in the bay's" chd breaks down the measure this morning. >> reporter: you can blame it on the economy. bay area commute traffic is awful. those in favor of regional measure three believe the toll increase will make it better. >> regional measure three represents 35 specific traffic relief and transit improvements throughout the nine county bay area. >> if it passes, that means more money towards adowntown san jos and santa clara. a south bay extension and rail cars and rebuilt freeway interchanges and new connections. passing out flyers telling potential vo w they should vote yes on measure three. >> this

this recall is about the judge's verdict in the brock turner case. one they describe as both lenie the judge showed bias in cases involving victims where women were the victims of those crimes. they say they hope this recall sends a crystal clear message. >> the six months is the most toned deaf things. okay, everybody knows six months is three months, how about a year? >> reporter: now the supporters of the recall say judicial recalls are still rare, rejecting the notion this will threaten independence. the judges will essentially be looking over their shoulders for fear of becoming the target of the next recall. here in san jose, devin fehely, kpix 5. >>> meanwhile the big question now, what comes next al tonight, len? >> reporter: judge aaron persky was said to be sadden, but not despondent over the lopsided votes. >> he knows he has put up a good fight. he'll move on and do whatever he needs to do to continue to take care of his family. >> reporter: judge persky becomes the first judge to be recalled in california in 86 years. a decision sending

critics say the six month sentence he gave former stanford swimmer brock turner for sexual assault was too light. persky said he simply followed sentencing guidelines. >>> voters in santa clara could decide to replace their sheriff. lori smith found herself on thin political ice after some of her jail guards were convicted in the beating death of an inmate. four challenges are trying to unseat her tonight including her own former undersheriff. >>> voters in all nine bay area counties will decide whether to buy themselves out of a big jam on the roads. regional measure three would raise tolls on state-owned bridges, to fund state transportation projects. a lot of that money would go to b.a.r.t. >>> another key vote today, the race for san francisco's next mayor. >> kpix5 political reporter melissa caen continues our team coverage. >> the big day for san franciscans finally here to elect their next mayor and each person picks three candidates and the candidate with the least amount of votes is eliminated until somebody gets to a majority. it's a unique system and it has created unique st

he was the judge who famously gave a light sentence to former stanford student brock turner after his conviction for sexual assault. >>> new reaction after the dead of fashion designer kate spade sent shockwaves through the fashion world and beyond. just overnight her brother-in-law, actor and comedian david spade broke his silence on instagram. he shared this picture of the two of them with the caption i still can't believe it. her sister, rita sappho says spade was surrounded by what she calls too many yes people and did not receive treatment for what she believed to be bipolar disorder. as police continue their igatn,teosk gives us the tragic details. >> reporter: a fashion icon who designed a beloved bag for a generation is gone. >> i have ten kate spade bags. >> reporter: the body of the year-old designer was discovered by her hse keeper in her manhattan home. >> it appears at this point in time to be a tragic case apparent suicide, but it is early in the investigation. there at the scene. >> reporter: when kate spade got into the handbag business, her goal she said was to design

cordel worked with a range of recall rponents, including even the district attorney who convicted brock turner't support it. i've recall threatens judicial independence. the system now is "i don't like that sentence, that verdict, i'm going to get people together and we'll throw this guy out." >> that's exactly what happened nowhis case. so a judge made a lawful decision that some people found unpopular. ha reporter: california is one of nine states that allow voters to recall judges. >> for attacking judges. >> reporter: in his only ilevision interview before the onte, judge persky insisted he was fighting to defend the judicial system. >> if the judge is thinking in the back of his or her mind, "how is this going to look? how will it look on social idia? will i be vilified on cable news?" that's the wrong avenue. ve can't do that. we shouldn't do that. juds in a position where they fear it. >> reporter: judge persky will con be gone from this court, but the case that led to his recall iunal. jaock turner has served his jail s ntence but is challenging the conviction that put him on the sex o

judge aaron persky was widely criticised at the time for being too lenient towards the defendant, brock turnerlusive neighbourhoods had to be evacuated on wednesday afternoon, after a fire broke out on the roof. nearby buildings had to be evacuated as well. 120 firefighters were called to tackle the blaze at the mandarin oriental hyde park in knightsbridge. the hotel has just gone through what its owners describe as the most extensive refurbishment in its history. fortunately no—one was hurt. next week's summit may feature just donald trump and kimjong—un, but its outcome could affect many other countries. in particular, japan will be watching events closely. prime minister shinzo abe will be speaking to mr trump before that singapore summit, but there are still concerns that any deal between washington and pyongyang will not suit tokyo. rupert wingfield—hayes reports. japan isa japan is a afraid of kimjong—un‘s nuclear missiles. so much so it began doing something it has not done since world war two, practising air raid drills. america is afraid of this. north korea's huge new missile. so far

in 2016, judge aaron persky gave a 6—month jail sentence to stanford university swimmer, brock turnernconscious woman after a party on campus. the student could have been sent to prison for 14 years. our correspondent, peter bowes, says the #metoo movement may have played a part in thejudge's removal. the movement have had a tremendous amount of publicity over the last year or $0, amount of publicity over the last yearorso, and all amount of publicity over the last year or so, and all that started after the arrest of harvey weinstein. it has changed the mood in terms of women feeling empowered in cases like this, perhaps where they feel that justice has in cases like this, perhaps where they feel thatjustice has been done, and certainly, that was the mood, the feeling after this case a couple of years ago. though it could well be seen as the first expression of that new—found empowerment at the ballot box, essentially changing a wrong that many people viewed at the time, and taking someone out of office have expressed an opinion that many, many people disagree with. there is another w

court judge aaron persky over the relatively leniant sentence he gave to former stanford athlete brock turnerg an intoxicated, unconsious woman. here's recall organizer michelle dauber followed by judge persky himself.michelle dauber/organized recall persky campaign aaron persky/superior court judge (rob live) voters are also being asked to vote for a replacement for judge persky, should the recall be successful. they'll choose betweencivil trial lawyer angela storey and prosecutor newsjose rob fladeboe kron 4 (ken) in san francisco... voters are deciding who will be the new mayor of the city. this comes after the unexpected death of mayor ed lee in december. candidates have been out working to get your votes... supervisor jane kim visited golden gate park over the weekend... talking with voters about tenant protection and minimum wage. london breed held a meet and greet with voters in the richmond district... focusing on homelessness, housing and public safety. voters also have a chance to elect the first openly gay mayor of san francisco... mark leno. it is the city's first competitive race

he is the judge who sentenced swimmer brock turner to just 6 months in jail after being convicted of persky says he was only following the law when he issued the sentence. persky's supporters are telling voters that recalling a sitting judge threatens judicial independence. (robin) kron-4 is your local election headquarters. we have a special election section on our website -- with information on all the important races and propositions. we will also have complete coverage tonight -- when the returns start coming in at 8 o'clock. it's all on kron-4 -- your local election headquarters. (robin) two men are in jail accused of sexually assaulting a san francisco woman ... after she was dragged into a car while waiting for a rideshare driver. the victim was taken on a drive to sonoma ... and beaten along the way.kron 4's ella sogomonian has the story. given the severity of this random attack five sonoma county sheriff's investigators say they dedicated 2 thousand hours of research sifting through surveillence videos across sonoma and surrounding bridges to help catch the suspects.33-year-

there was concern over that sentence and whether it had tdo with brock turner's race and after influenceprivilege. privilege, yes. >> again, it is something we fulud becd,ut taot b roueadye g tlkoin atgre lot of thetics that this will change the game entirely. >> i think the political realiry he judicial and district attorney races, it is easier to get an incumbent out of office when you are going after themer ov one perceived egregious decision in the case of judgepe ky than to make the argument about an over-arcg need to focus on racial disparity which is what district attorney's races were about. >> san francisco mayor's race? >> a hair between mark leno, lyndon breed. we are getting results every day at 4:00. it could be days until we know e actual winner. >> all right. boy, you guys had a busy week busier.eps getting thank you all. >> thank you. >>> in 2015 founder elizabeth holmes she would transform blood testing by using a single drop of blood to get fast, low-cost mest results for everything fro cholesterol to cancer. but in march the securities and exchange commission called it