cornell barnard has the generosi generosity. >> the same pulled pork sliders for his restaurant. this time compassion is part of the recipe. think about going home and not having a home. it's really frightening. >> reporter: douglas is giving his time along side wine makers a benefit to help those who have lost so much. >> my heart is definitely with my family and my hometown. >> volunteering her time days after her childhood home burned. she shared these pictures home to her step father and cousin. >> it's crazy. you don't think it is going to happen to where you live. >> reporter: kids are writing thank you cards to firefighters in support of those who survived. abby knows what she is going to say. >> so i think we should help donate. >> reporter: folks are doing more than that. they are writing donation checks, a lot of them. if you had a chance to be over there yet it looks like a bomb went off. sonoma supervisor spear headed the fundraising drive after seeing the devastation. >> you can't turn away from it. you have to take some kind of responsibility. >> reporter: today's e

the bureau is joining forces with the oakland police department to find cornell barnard joins us live. >> reporter: this was the last place visited before his murder in 2013, the sports facility on the cal campus. tonight his family encouraged that new crime fighters are on the unsolved case. >> i want nothing more than giving him the justice he deserves. >> reporter: renewing her plea to find her son's killer. now the fbi is standing with her. it is joining forces with the oakland police department to solve the cold case killing. >> our effort to help solve this case is a part of a broader fbi strategy and collaboration with the oakland police department with the goal of targeting the most violent crime in the city of oakland. >> reporter: the fbi now offering a $25,000 reward which can be seen on its website and a digital billboard on interstate 880. all information leading to the arrest of two suspects who shot him the night of june 12, 2013 after a minor fender bender in oakland. a blurry surveillance picture of a silver sedan driven by the suspects remains the only clue. >> we co

abc 7 cornell barnard has more. >> reporter: hey, there, katie, roadblocks are not enough to keep folksor day weekend. the bart shuttles are departing frequently. bart travel is down 40% today compared to 50% during the last transbay tube closure last year. an army of bart customer service agents were at the transbay terminal helping riders find bus shuttle, from san francisco. they are closed for upgrades until monday. donna turner had no complaints about her bus trip over the bay bridge. >> in fact, this was quicker and better than the bart station than coming in on the tube. >> walk this way two blocks from here. >> reporter: tom boylein knows this weekend will be a hassle for some riders. >> we understand it is a huge inconvenience for the patrons, they are very understanding. >> reporter: for those who decided to ride the bay bridge, they had lots of company. others opted for the ferry, check out this line from the bay ferry from jack london square. extra ferries are running this weekend, but the 1:10 p.m. sold out. some decided to wait. >> you're willing to wait an hour? >> there

abc 7 news reporter cornell barnard has more. >> reporter: the neighbor paul mansfield woke to a pre-dawnraid by the fbi, searching the home of 29-year-old patrick harvey, the center of a sting, an investigationÑi that snared corey nicole ellis who is charged with production and distribution of child porn. >> it took a horrible person off the street. >> reporter: the san francisco police internet crimes against children unit assisted and found more than 600 images of children at ellis's home, even images of small children in bondage. >> and she was even able to convince a family -- a couple over in the u.k. and half of them engage in child pornographic acts. >> police say ellis met patrick harvey and exchanged graphic child porn images. a shock to neighbors who say the people who lived here was quiet and polite. no one answered the door. >> it was too close to me, personally, but it's also too close to the school up to the sleep. >> corey ellis has pled not guilty and will be back in federal court next week. patrick harvey could enter his plea next week. >>> palo alto police are on the lo

abc 7 news reporter cornell barnard has more. >> reporter: the neighbor paul mansfield woke to a pre-dawn by the fbi, searching the home of 29-year-old patrick harvey, the center of a sting, an investigationÑi that snared corey nicole ellis who is charged with production and distribution of child porn. >> it took a horrible person off the street. >> reporter: the san francisco police internet crimes against children unit assisted and found more than 600 images of children at ellis's home, even images of small children in bondage. >> and she was even able to convince a family -- a couple over in the u.k. and half of them engage in child pornographic acts. >> police say ellis met patrick harvey and exchanged graphic child porn images. a shock to neighbors who say the people who lived here was quiet and polite. no one answered the door. >> it was too close to me, personally, but it's also too close to the school up to the sleep. >> corey ellis has pled not guilty and will be back in federal court next week. patrick harvey could enter his plea next week. >>> palo alto police are on the lookou

. >>> at 5:00, abc 7 reporter cornell barnard will show us the special treasure that made it through's home. >>> and wisconsin governor and republican presidential candidate scott walker ended his bid for the white house just over an hour ago. now calls for dr. ben carson to leave the race as well after his controversial rashemarn muslims in america. >> no backing down for dr. ben carson after these comments on nbc. >> i would not advocate that we put a muslim in charge of this nation. i absolutely would not agree with that. >> reporter: oée prominent american islamic organization today calling on carson to drop out of the race saying he's unfit to lead. >> not long ago some people thought that a catholic cannot be a president, an african-american cannot be a president. they were wrong then. and they areçó wrong now. >> reporter: a carson campaign surrogateç!zez cnn also not backing down. >> when you'reñr president of t united states, the kind of power >> reporter: as a new poll shows her with an 18-pete lead. vice president joe biden still not a candidate has hit his highest level

cornell barnard explores some of rumors. >> the anticipation is so big there is a count down clock on some blog sites. outside bill graham auditorium there is a buzz. where apple special event is happening. we saw people standing with their iphones but not a word what is happening inside. >> they chance to get a few shots inside? >> the answer was "no." technology writer expects to see a new iphone 6 and 6s-plus. >> better cameras, better optics, longer battery life is always a key selling point. >> they are expect dead have a slimmer design in a touch-based remote. >> 18-year-old apple lover has his own youtube channel devoted to new products and expected apple tv will get a big upgrade. >> it will allow to watch division shows using theory and searching. >> a new ipad pro could be unveiled. it could come with is 12" display for business users. customers helped something else would be announceed. >> we went back to siri one more time. >> can you give me a hint? >> document tell anyone i told you but i have it on good authority that -- oops, i got the look. >> the big reveal happens a

cornell barnard has the details. >> she was a beautiful, peaceful young woman, a small memorial is on benicia road with flowers wilted. the family is demanding answers. >> our family is in constant fear we don't know why this happened. >> the relative did not want to give her name but said it was time to speak out about the brutal murder august 3rd. she was leaving for her job at a richmond hospital where she worked with her mom but she never made it. >> she got in the car and turned the enginen on interest someone walked to the driver's side and began shooting into the car. >> a young girl, too many bullets it is not right. the sheriff has few clouds but say she as targeted by someone. witnesses could only describe a tall thin man leaving the scene. >> she did not have a boyfriend that was mad at her, no explanation, or family cannot figure it." author offering $20,000 reward for information about the killing. they set up facebook payment to get out the word. she was a former cheerleader at vallejo high school who hoped to go to nursing school. >> she was a nice person. we saw her go

cornell barnard has the latest. >> disappointment and disgust cannot be overstated. >> laurie smith was emotional announcing the arrest of her three deputies, farris and three deputies, farris and lubrin and rodriguez, >> they were to do a routine search of the cell, but he bled to death after expensing trauma, he was naked in the cell covering in feces. >> the attorney representing the family of michael. >> michael struggled many years with mental i willness. in reality, he was incustody as a result of criminal acts allegedly occurring that really were a result of mental illness. >> the three deputies were the only ones on video the night that tyree died. video evidence is not released. a neighbor lives next door to the house where the deputy lubrin grew up said he was good and cannot believe he was charged with murder. >> the three deputies are charged with suspicious of murder, assault under color of authority and conspiracy. they could be arraigned on tuesday. in san jose for abc7 news. >> a san francisco judge refused to throw owe the confession made by kate steinle's accused kille

abc 7 reporter cornell barnard also in the fire. he tweeted this out. this is all that's left of a home in middletown. all you see is the wrought iron fence that says, this is where i belong. and this is how the homeowner found out that his home was gone. we want to let you know how appreciative we are of your posts. for some of the people affected by this fire this photo is all they have. #abc 7now. >>> during disasters we are often reminded of the things that we should do to prepare and get ready just in case. >> some important tips. >> one of the most important things any of us can do is to make a list of everything we own. now, there are several apps out there fortunately that make that a pretty easy task. robin andress has worked for the nonprofit united policy holders, but even she hasn't taken time to list her belongings. >> we're not inventoried, and so actually i'm a little concerned about if we did have a fire. i've lived in my house for years. a lot of things are collectors, one of a kind, very unique. >> reporter: at our request, robin tried

. >> we begin our team coverage with abc 7 news reporter cornell be barnard who is live in middletown. >> reporter: this is a nightmare that's become all too real for the people of middletown. you have to see it to believe it. we are on lincoln street just one block away from busy -- normally busy highway 29 that's shut down to the public, though. the destruction done by this fi firestorm all too clear here. this neighborhood was reduced to ashes. we were with one family when they returned home for the first time. firefighters still battling flames just miles away. a new fire fight for crews south of middletown where overnight the valley fire reared its head over a ridge. >> looking forward to some moisture. >> cal fire crews need rain but got gusty winds instead. still, they are winning the fight here. >> we're just trying to get containment here so we can give some assurance to the people of middletown that this side is taken care of over here. >> reporter: but on saturday a firestorm destroyed dozens of homes in middletown. neighborhoods reduced to moonscapes. shirley lauzinger jus

cornell barnard has the latest. >> disappointment and disgust cannot be overstated. >> laurie smith wasf her

in burlingame, cornell barnard. >>> thank you, cornell, this is the third train accident this week, on tuesday a train hit a car on san mateo. then wednesday, a train struck a man who was standing on the platform of the san antonio station in mountain view. a caltrans spokesperson said he was standing too close to the train. he is expected to be okay. >>> still to come on abc 7 news at 11:00. concerned parents hit the ticket line. their warning for customers of a busy convenience store in the north bay. >>> and it happened again. more bed bugs discovered at a bay area library. what is being done to prevent them from spreading. >>> and later, a teen hailed as a hero after standing up to a bully. what he did and how it got him yeah, we know that feeling. you're so bloated you've started wearing sweatpants ...everywhere. when it finally happens, it's always the worst possible time. and when you're finished, you realize you've been in there for a very, very long time. being irregular is the worst. get more fiber with chocolatey, chewy fiber one bars. feeling good can taste great. take a lo

here is our reporter, cornell barnard. >> crews returned to tiburon after a day of combing angel island. >> that is what the dog is for, she will tell me if she sees anyone. >> early in the day resolution -- search-and-rescue teams were ferried to angel island to sent for a missing man. >> supposed to be a nice labor day weekend but we are looking. >> wouter van lier, 42, was spending the weekend on a leased sailboat with his wife and several friends. the get was docked at the cove on angel island. >> he was last seen at 1:00 o'clock in the morning getting and bed. when she work up at 6:00 a.m. he was missing. >> sky 7 was overhead as teams fanned out across the rugged terrain which is 1.2 square miles. >> helicopter hovered over the water for any sign of wouter van lier wearing a gray shirt and boxer shorts. it is not then if any other clothes were taken. no one knows where he is. >> he is a positive person and last seen in good spirits. we do not believe there is foul play offed so or he was intending to harm himself. >> scary moments in san francisco's union square while police deter

owe reporter, cornell barnard, reports on the generosity from healdsburg. >> barbecue is happening and they are cooking up the pulled pork sliders that are made for a restaurant. compassion is part of the recipe. >> think about going home and not having a home...it is frightening. >> douglas is giving his time with restaurant owners and winemakers, a benefit to help those who is lost so much. >> my heart is with my families and my hometown. >> bonnie is volunteering her time days after her childhood home burned in the value fire sharing these pictures, homes of her stepfather and cousin, also, reduced to ashes. >> it is crazy. you do not think it will happen where you live. >> kids are writing thank you cards to firefighters and support to those who survived. abbey knows what she will say. [ inaudible ] we should help donate. >> phones are doing more than that, they are write donation checks. a lot of them. >> people i have never met before that probably have never been on cobb or hidden valley or mill town have been touched by this event so much they are willing to open up and give so