this is arianna fitts who was reported missing a year ago.that time her mother nicole was found murdered in a san francisco park. the sfpd says they've seized a car that may be ektconnected toe case. this news comes right before memorial for the mother and a vigil for the little girl at mclaren park. nicole fitts' body was found at that park last april in a shallow grave covered by a piece of wood. nicole's daughter arianna has not been seen since. she's now 3 1/2 years old and the family isn't giving ep hope she'll be found alive. >> i do believe that she's alive. she could be anywhere in america. she could be across the border. >> again, the memorial and vigil for nicole and arianna fitts is at 7:00 tonight at mclaren park in san francisco. the family will be posting and passing out flyers hoping someone will recognize the toddler and call police. >>> police in solano county are looking for the armed robber who stole money if a walmart. it happened last night in suisun city right off highway 12. surveillance cameras captured the thief who h

and it's been over a year since little arianna fitts was last seen alive in oakland. san francisco police continue to work on the case... there is a 10-thousand dollar reward for any information leading to an arrest. the vigil will be held at mclaren park starting at seven p-m. (charles)here in albany on thursday, a group of about 100 students here at albany high school to protest what they believe is racism on campus. there was a group of students on campus who earlier this month are accused of making nazi salutes in the hallway and also posting racist images on instagram. those students were disciplined but this group of other students wanted to send a message that racism won't be tolerated here. in albany, charles clifford kron 4 news. (rob)here in san jose one man was killed while his passenger survived a horrific crash early friday. it happened at the intersection of park avenue and mcevoy street just before 8 a.m. a pontiac firebird colliding with tractor trailer rig. the pontiac wedged beneath the bed of the trailer. the adult male driver pronounced dead at the

it's been one year since three-year-old arianna fitts was last seen alive in oakland and her mother nicole fitts was killed.her family hasn't given up hope that the little girl will one day come home.contessa fitts, nicole's sister: "it's been, it's been really, really difficult." nicole's body was found buried in a shallow grave at mclaren park in san francisco.it was there a memorial was held on the one year anniversary of her murder saturday.claire bonnar, arianna's aunt: "to imagine that anyone would want to hurt her is incredible."the family continues to suspect the child's babysitters as the reason for their pain and suffering."everyone we knew pretty much showed concerned and would reach out and try to help us figure out what what going on and they never did." the last time arianna was seen by her family was february of 2016. san francisco police continue to investigate her disappearence."i believe someone wanted arianna for their own. and i believe that once that was revealed, nicole. to silence her she was murdered."arianna's family believe she is still alive but could be anywhere

this is arianna fitts reported missing one year ago. sfpd says they've now seized a car that may be connected to that case. investigators say the fbi is re-examining dna leads. this news comes just a day before the memorial for the mother and the vigil for the little girl at mclaren park. last april nicole fitts' body was found at the park in a shallow grave covered by a piece of wood. nicole's daughter, arianna has not been even since. she's now 3 1/2 years old and the family isn't giving up hope. >> i do believe that she's alive. she could be anywhere in america. she could be across the border. >> again, the memorial and vigil for nicole and arianna fitts is today in san francisco. the family will be posting and passing out flyers hoping someone will recognize the toddler and call police. >>> police in solano county are looking for the armed robber who stole money from a walmart. take a look, it happened last night in sunsun city. this surveillance camera captured the thief who had a gun and was wearing a mask and dark clothes. it is

the search for arianna fitts, who would be 34 1/2 right now continues. there appear to be new developments in this case. chuck coppola is live at the park. >> reporter: san francisco police seized a car in connection with this case. we just learned this within the last couple of days and the fbi will reexamine dna evidence. where i'm standing in mclaren park is near the spot where the body of 32-year-old any cofitts was found. it was in a shallow grave. she was last seen alive at 9:0030 at night april 1st of last year. her daughter who would now be 3 1/2 hasn't been seen since. her disappearance has left relatives feeling helpless. >> just waiting for that call each day. waiting for arianna to be

arianna fitts would not be 3 1/2 years old.itter identified as helena martin was identified by police. the babysitter has been strangely silent. >> the silence on her part and the part of her family has been staggering. >> you think helena martin had something to do with this? >> i do. >> martin's attorney told nbc bay area, we want the baby to be found. we are as traumatized and as concerned as anyone else. helena martin was not involved. once it was put out there that she was a person of interest, it made her life very difficult. so far, san francisco police are not commenting on the baby sitting. >>> it was a bittersweet opening day for a south bay little league. the young players paid tribute to former president and coach frank navarro. he was stabbed to death in san jose last month. parents say navarro treelted the little league players as his own kids. one by one, the players left a flower in honor of navarro. his father also opened up after the ceremony saying navarro waited all year for opening. >> he loved baseball. he

fitts was murdered. her 3-year-old daughter arianna is still missing. but her family is not giving up hope. kron four's ella sogomonian reports the family is not giving up hope. she was at a vigil that was held for nicole and arianna. "someone wanted arianna someone wanted to keep this precious little girl. so i do believe she is alive and being cared for."it's been one year since three-year-old arianna fitts was last seen alive in oakland and her mother nicole fitts was killed.her family hasn't given up hope that the little girl will one day come home.contessa fitts, nicole's sister: "it's been, it's been really, really difficult." nicole's body was found buried in a shallow grave at mclaren park in san francisco.it was there a memorial was held on the one year anniversary of her murder saturday.claire bonnar, arianna's aunt: "to imagine that anyone would want to hurt her is incredible."the family continues to suspect the child's babysitters as the reason for their pain and suffering."everyone we knew pretty much showed concerned and would reach out an

the search for arianna fitts, who would be 34 1/2 right now continues. there appear to be new developments in this case. chuck coppola is live at the park. >> reporter: san francisco police seized a car in connection with this case. we just learned this within the last couple of days and the fbi will reexamine dna evidence. where i'm standing in mclaren park is near the spot where the body of 32-year-old any cofitts was found. it was in a shallow grave. she was last seen alive at 9:0030 at night april 1st of last year. her daughter who would now be 3 1/2 hasn't been seen since. her disappearance has left relatives feeling helpless. >> just waiting for that call each day. waiting for arianna to be found. >> she could be anywhere in america. she could be across the border. >> reporter: last year, san francisco police revealed piece of plywood used to koufr the body of the child's mother in the hopes that someone may recognize paint splotchings on and it where that plywood may have come from. today we reached out to the attorney of a baby-sitter who had bee

nicole fitts and her three year old daughter arianna were first reported missing back in april 20-16.nicole's body was found dumped in a shallow grave in san francisco''s mclaren park where the memorial and vigil is being observed.it's been more than one year since arianna fitts was last seen alive in oakland. the family says they continue to suspect the child's baby sitters to be behind her dissappearence because of their silence throughout the ongoing investigation. contessa fitts, nicole's sister: "everyone we knew pretty much showed concerned and would reach out and try to help us figure out what what going on and they never did. these are the people who spent so much time with arianna, spent so much time with nicky. why not once did they ever try to contact us?"claire bonnar, arianna's aunt: "i believe someone wanted arianna for their own. and i believe that once that was revealed, nicole. to silence her she was murdered." san francisco police continue to work on the case. there is a 10-thousand dollar reward for any information leading to an arrest. arianna's family believe she

arianna being missing is responsible for murdering my sister."(jr stone) the search and struggle for a bay area family continues. today marks the one- year anniversary that mom nicole fitts was murdered. her three year old arianna is still missing but her family is not giving up hope. kron 4's ella sogomonian is live at the san francisco police station. ella, i personally know some of the relatives in this story. i know you were talking with them tonight. how are they doing? they are really in pain but still believe in their hearts that ariana is alive.police haven't revealed any new leads yet but the family continues to suspect the girl's babysitters for their year of heartache. "someone wanted arianna someone wanted to keep this precious little girl. so i do believe she is alive and being cared for."it's been one year since three-year-old arianna fitts was last seen alive in oakland and her mother nicole fitts was killed.her family hasn't given up hope that the little girl will one day come home.contessa fitts, nicole's sister: "it's been, it's been really, really difficult." nicole's body was found buried in a shallow grave at mclaren park in san francisco.it was ther

and it's been over a year since arianna fitts was last seen alive in oakland.on the case. there is a 10- thousand dollar reward for any information leading to an arrest. the vigil will be held at mclaren park at 7:00 tonight. ( marty ) coming up... the warriors in a slugfest with the rockets. the highlights just ahead. live look outside... richmond bridge for the weekend: it's the spring bloomers plant sale in san francisco. check out the outstanding selection of plants. it's happening at san francisco botanical garden from 10:00 to 1:00. it's free to attend, your eyes work as hard as you do. but do they need help making more of their own tears? if you have chronic dry eye caused by reduced tear production due to inflammation, restasis multidose™ can help... with continued use twice a day, every day, one drop at a time. restasis multidose™ helps increase your eyes' natural ability to produce tears, which may be reduced by inflammation due to chronic dry eye. restasis multidose™ did not increase tear production in patients using anti-inflammatory eye drops or te

and it's been over a year since little arianna fitts was last seen alive in oakland.san francisco police continue to work on the case... there is a 10-thousand dollar reward for any information leading to an arrest. the vigil will be held at mclaren park starting at seven p-m. (pam) a man... accused of posing as a nurse at a neighborhood clinic in san francisco.... is still in jail tonight... and now we have his mug shot... 39-year-old chad brian litz worked as a volunteer nurse practicioner at san francisco city impact since 2013. he was arrested yesterday and charged with practicing medicine without a license and identity theft. police say he treated close to 30 patients. we first reported the story last night on kron 4 news at 8.... and right after the story aired... a mother and daughter rushed to the police station saying her 12 year old daughter was a victim. they say litz gave her a pill fr a stomach ache without informing the mother - after she took it she felt worse... but is doing okay tonight. litz's bail is set at 65-thousand dollars. (steve) gilbert baker

the search is on for arianna fitts. her mother disappeared last april in a shallow grave and covered with a piece of plywood. often in cases like this, as time goes by, the trail goes cold. not this time. even as family and friends condition to grieve, there is hope. police found a car they believe is connected. >> we're hoping this leads us to further leads for arianna and have closure to the family and bring her home where she belo belongs. >> reporter: this weekend several dozen people gathered to mark the somber anniversary and the little girl's aunt praised police for their diligence and we've been told several search warrants have been issued and a car is being processed by the fbi. >> it gives me hope that it's going to soon, hopefully soon lead to the people responsible. >> the family has started a website, finding arianna fitts.org for leads and they believe she is still alive. >> i know arianna is out there and we want her home. >> there's a 10,0$10,000 reward. in san francisco, carolyn tyler, abc7 news. >> mo

arianna fitts. >>> right now at 11:00, the bay area teenager, the alleged victim of a terrifying kidnapping and sexual assault. tonight her dramatic escape and her kidnapper's bizarre arrest. >>> the news at 11:00 starts right now. good evening, everyone. i'm terry mcsweeney. >> and i'm peggy bunker. a 13-year-old girl is home safe tonight after escaping an alleged kidnapper who held her more than 24 hours. >> nbc's marianne favro has the details. >> what's unusual, it was a 911 call the suspect himself placed that ultimately led to his arrest. investigators say this man, timothy lee marble, sexually assaulted a 13-year-old girl. they say he met the girl, who had run away, at a gas station in napa early friday morning. that's where he convinced her to get into his truck. sonoma county sheriff's deputies say on saturday morning he called 911, saying his 13-year-old companion jumped from his truck as it was moving. when deputies arrived to check it out, the girl stumbled out from the bushes with road rash and said she feared for her life. she also said marble drove them around, smoked marijua

vigil were hopeful that a car seen yesterday will soon help resolve what happened to fitts and her daughter arianna. >> i've known this whole time that the police are working diligent diligently. i hope they can get leads. >> reporter: the body was found in a shallow grave in mclaren park. in the years since, no one has come forward saying they recognize it. nor have flyers led to tips regarding arianna, who would now be 3 1/2 years owed. a baby sitter identify was interviewed by police. arianna's relatives say the baby sitter has been strangely silent. >> the silence has been unsettling. >> you think she has something to do with it. >> i do. >> but san francisco police aren't commenting. this evening baby sitter's attorney said we want the baby to be found. we are as traumatize asked concerned as anyone else. once it was put throughout that she was a person of interest, it made her life very difficult. tonight police confirm the car found was outside the stiff san francisco. nbc bay area news. >> thank you. it was a bitter sweet opening day for a south bay little league. the young players paid tri

. >> nearly a year ago today nicole fitts body was found here at the park. her daughter, arianna, is still missing. her family says time has passed but emotions are raw. >> it doesn't feel like this is reality. i feel like any day now my sister's going to call me. >> the reality for con tes sa is -- contessa is she will never hear her sister's voice again. this day last year was the last time anyone saw nicole alive. their focus now? finding arianna. >> we're doing everything we can to have this little girl home. >> tonight there may be a break in the case. san francisco police say fbi investigators have seized a vehicle that may be connected to nicole's murder and arianna's disappearance. her family says investigators will test the car for possible dna evidence. >> as unfortunate as it is that these are -- these things are happening, it's great news. >> great news in light of a family tragedy. tonight the fitts family candlelight vigil marks the anniversary of the murder and disappearance. >> it's been a very difficult year. >> since arianna went missing the fbi executed several

is offering a $10,000 reward for any information that leads to the safe return of arianna and the killer of nicole fitts. >>> and we got a view of the first wooden tall ship built in a hundred years. technicians kept a close eye as it was brought toward the bay. spectators credit the docs at sausalito to see the project, four years in the making, finally hit the waters of richardson bay. it is 100 feet long and a labor of love for countless volunteers. >> i have been working on it, basically 90 days, to a year. >> the matthew turner cost just over $6 million to build with what -- with most of the funds coming from donors. >>> new details are emerging for a plan on how california receives healthcare. what a single-payer system would mean for residents. we will be right back. ,,,,,, on september 9, 2010, pg&e learned a tragic lesson we can never forget. this gas pipeline ruptured in san bruno. the explosion and fire killed eight people. pg&e was convicted of six felony charges including five violations of the u.s. pipeline safety act and obstructing an ntsb investigation. pg&e was fined, placed under an o