coming to breakfast in downtown san jose. likely causing a big stir for downtown san jose. there's a bus there, and we are looking at no other traffic flow through the area. but i'm sure that's special permission. we're looking over to the peninsula for slowing through menlo park, no issues for 101 now. there is a report of a small brush fire just off of 580 west of the castro valley y. and that may be an issue. we're tracking that, so far no big issues reported and no updates from chp. that's good news. we don't want to hear about anything bigger, guys back to you. >>> we're all proud to call the bay area home. but one south bay city has something extra to brag about. kiplinger's finance ranks sunnyvale number seven on the list of ten greatest cities to raise your kids. the report cites the low crime rate and high academic achievement of reasons to raise your kids there. number nine, corona, number four thousand oaks, number one on the list, omaha, nebraska. >> yes, my home state living up to the husker's fight song. 5:09 right now. coming up, turf war, the fight to keep a

the bars and restaurants are full in downtown san jose. and glasses don't stay empty too long. he remembers the last time cinco de mayo fell on a saturday. >> a lot of people. the city got overwhelmed with a lot of people. >> reporter: tonight there are a lot of police on the streets of downtown san jose. a heavy presence that will continue through the weekend. the police say there will be zero tolerance. we saw one man being taken away. >> he was in here 5 minutes and he was causing problems. i had to tell him to get out. >> reporter: police are being especially vigilant because of the beating death of a 14-year- old boy. police say it was a gang related crime. >> anytime you have a community event, yeah, it may spill over but we are prepared. >> reporter: police aren't taking chances. they stress it is a safe downtown and they want people to come down and celebrate lawfully. >> come early and leave early. that is the trick. before everyone gets, you know, little bit drunk or something and just don't want to be around for that. >> reporter: tomorrow the forecast is for warm we

let's bring in george kiriyama and you have seen how violent this holiday can be in downtown san jose. what's the plan for tomorrow? >> i have. we will have a huge police presence as well as east side san jose. here in downtown, some of the police are out here on the corner of fourth and santa clara. we have not heard of any cirquo de mayo arrests so far, but police are digging in for the long weekend. >> on downtown street corners, you see them. police presence on stand by in case anything happens this cinco de mayo weekend. >> because of that, we do have enough officers that will be out there in full presence. highly visible and making sure it's a safe environment for everyone to celebrate. >> what are they want to avoid is this scene of out of control crowds running around. 56 people were arrest and several business his windows broken as rocks started flying. business owners do not want to repeat that night. >> for my business is vandalized or stuff is stolen, that's me financially. >> nrt heart of the mexican american community on the east side, it was a festive mood with many pas

the bars and restaurants are full in downtown san jose. and glasses don't stay empty too long. he remembers the last time cinco de mayo fell on a saturday. >> a lot of people. the city got overwhelmed with a lot of people. >> reporter: tonight there are a lot of police on the streets of downtown san jose. a heavy presence that will continue through the weekend. the police say there will be zero tolerance. we saw one man being taken away. >> he was in here 5 minutes and he was causing problems. i had to tell him to get out. >> reporter: police are being especially vigilant because of the beating death of a 14-year- old boy. police say it was a gang related crime. >> anytime you have a community event, yeah, it may spill over but we are prepared. >> reporter: police aren't taking chances. they stress it is a safe downtown and they want people to come down and celebrate lawfully. >> come early and leave early. that is the trick. before everyone gets, you know, little bit drunk or something and just don't want to be around for that. >> reporter: tomorrow the forecast is for warm we

south bay commuters getting the green light on a nasty stretch of roadway near downtown san jose. >> caltrans will flip the switch at key spots as of this afternoon with hopes of easing congestion. bob redell is live in san jose with an update on the new metering lights. good morning. >> reporter: good morning. anyone who has problem on 280 through downtown san jose during the afternoon commute knows how congested it can be. caltrans is hoping it can alleviate some of that. later this afternoon the age sly turn on metering lights here at 7th street onram and six other ramps throughout downtown. they will be running from here on out during the afternoon commute. drivers will have to wait several minutes at these onramps waiting to enter. caltrans estimated delays on southbound, 280 with these new metering lights, will go down by 30 seconds per vehicle. you can think of the vehicles out there that does add up. in the fall, state will be turning on metering lights at six onramps in the northbound direction and not just san jose. mercury news reports that was in the next four years, over

those partiers, they have a slew of bars to choose from here in downtown san jose. what often happens is the cinco de mayo celebrations turn violent. but san jose police say they are prepa prepared. take a look at the scene from last year. police say almost ten people were arrested. one person was even stabbed. fights broke out and businesses were trashed. hardly a way to celebrate a holiday. so this year, as is pretty typical, police say they are stepping up staffing today through sunday. with increased patrols and dui check points especially in downtown. and to the east and the foothills where the party often ends up. this weekend could be extra tricky for police because you know what? it's not just cinco de mayo, there's a couple big events. tomorrow is the 138th annual kentucky derby, that's a big one. and then in the boxing world, what is being dubbed the biggest fight of 2012, floyd mayweather. both of those events often inspire get togethers and often involve drinking. police want to remind everybody no matter what you're celebrating this weekend, do so respon

. >> reporter: san jose police getting ready for the cinco de mayo weekend expecting huge crowds in downtown san jose. it is among the crowd more police officers there to make sure the party is a safe party and nothing but a party. a manager is making sure there's a big supply of special orange sauce in anticipation of the big crowds. here big crowds mean big business. not big trouble. >> i trust in the police they are going to a magnificent job. i think everything is going to be controlled. the last couple of years they've been okay. i'm not concerned. >> reporter: san jose police think she is right. they say just for cinco de mayo there's extra staffing and planning. "police have a motor vehicle and pedestrian diversion plan in place. that plan will own be implemented if the situation warrants such as vehicular gridlock for pedestrians creating an unsafe situation or disturbance." police base tear approach on previous celebrations like this one in 2006 where 56 people were arrested. there were more problems in 2008. the city cancelled the parade and festival in 2010. it is not just the pas

. >> reporter: san jose police getting ready for the cinco de mayo weekend expecting huge crowds in downtown san jose. it is among the crowd more police officers there to make sure the party is a safe party and nothing but a party. a manager is making sure there's a big supply of special orange sauce in anticipation of the big crowds. here big crowds mean big business. not big trouble. >> i trust in the police they are going to a magnificent job. i think everything is going to be controlled. the last couple of years they've been okay. i'm not concerned. >> reporter: san jose police think she is right. they say just for cinco de mayo there's extra staffing and planning. "police have a motor vehicle and pedestrian diversion plan in place. that plan will own be implemented if the situation warrants such as vehicular gridlock for pedestrians creating an unsafe situation or disturbance." police base tear approach on previous celebrations like this one in 2006 where 56 people were arrested. there were more problems in 2008. the city cancelled the parade and festival in 2010. it is not just the pas

many happen right here in downtown san jose. if you've been here, you certainly know it's essentially a row of bars and restaurants along east santa clara street. and behind us in san pedro square. we can show you what it looked like last year. the crowds packing the streets. it turns into a night of drinking and that leads to violence. last year police say at least one person was stabbed, several others beaten. also many businesses were vandalized. almost ten people were arrested. so this year, police are bracing iffer the crowds by increasing staffing in the downtown area. this is pretty typical, but they say they are hopeful for a last rowdy turnout this year. you can also expect for the drivers, you can expect more dui check points spread throughout the south bay. so if you are going to be out this weekend including tonight, do not be surprised if you run into a dui check point. i don't need to tell you this, but it's always a better idea to get a designated driver or just call a cab. live in downtown san jose. "today in the

milpitas. >> hello everybody, it is nearly 5:00 now and we begin with a heavy police presence in downtown san josebecause of cinco de mayo. >> this comes just as gang violence in the city has been growing. >> they have traditionally had a big festival and parade here in downtown san jose but not since 2010. still, a lot of people decided to congregate in the downtown area which is why police are stepping up patrols from today through sunday. there also traditionally a lot of arrests that going on during these holiday festivities. people come from all over the area. local leaders are concerned about a spike in violence combined with a holiday.

way, getting a little bit busy on the nimitz. >> good morning everyone. >> san jose police are beefing up patrols in downtownsan jose because of cinco de mayo >> this comes during a recent spike in gang violence in that city >> that's right, pretty quiet here in downtown san jose now but tonight this area will be packed with people so police are planning extra patrols for today through sunday. there are traditionally a lot of arrests made during the holiday parties. there was a parade and festival that used to be here for years that was cancelled after 2010. still, thousands of people are expected and local leaders are concerned about a spike in gang violence that we have seen recently combined with the cinco de mayo festivities. here is a look at the party last year. lots of drinking and when to gang members show up there is the potential for trouble especially since gang tensions have been brewing here lately and violent crime has been on the increase. three homicides, seven stabbings and one non fatal shooting from last friday through monday. there was a teenager who was beaten in roosevelt park last frid

>> reporter: the president will be wrapping up his world wind fundraising event here in downtown san jose you can see there is heavy security with police parked out front. asian americans will be supporting him and wealthy donors will be paying large sums of money. they will be given a chance to meet with the president. he attended a private fund raiser and later president barack obama addressed a larger crowd in red wood city. he said he needs for more years in office. he pushed what he called failed economic policies. he said it does not mean mitt romney is ready to be president. >> he seems to believe that if ceos and wealthy investors like him are getting rich, that the rest of us are too. >> president barack obama met with plenty of protests along with this short visit and many are worried about the money that will be injected into the campaign. and he will be heard here and meeting holding a business forum with asian american supporters and then he will head over to moffett field where he will be flying out of the bay area. alex salvage ktvu channel 2 morning news. >>> just a few mi

. >> reporter: san jose police are adding patrols in the downtown area. that story road and king road is where they go after the party. coming up, we hear about recent gang activity has folks on edge and how san jose police are responding to that. live in san jose, stephanie truong, nbc bay area news. >>> the east bay private eye at the center of a contra costa county dirty cop case admits he did it. critz her butler pleaded guilty to seven counts including distributing drugs, wire tapping. he agreed to help norman welsh steal marijuana and methamphetamine from evidence lockers and selling the drugs for cash. some of the deals were captured on cash. butler also admitted to robbing prostitutes and setting up a massage parlor in pleasant hill that provided sexual services. >> it's very hard for a defendant to go into custody knowing he's going to do a prison sentence. there comes a time when it's important to get it done. >> co-defendant and former san ramon police officer louis lombardi pleaded guilty and told the court he's deeply sorry. >>> a huge crowd a

san jose. >> the biggest element is the safety aspect. because there's cars that's going to cause safer congestion and weaving. >> reporter: the downtown san jose meteringlights cost $5.5 million. caltrans plans to install more lights in almost every bay area county in the next four years. the next unveiling is next saturday near highway 92. this man lives very close to a freeway onramp that will have new metering lights. >> having the light here will slow the traffic down, as far as the safety for the pedestrians. >> most seem to favor the lights. >> the experience i've had for them it's not right. i'm sure when there's traffic, you're jacked any where. >> to merge on to the freeway it takes longer to having to wait behind bumper to bumper rather than with the meter light. >> reporter: but not everyone is in favor of metering light fearing it will adversely affect city street traffic. >> i think it's not a good idea because san jose traffic is bad as it is. i think it will cause a lot more traffic. >> reporter: caltrans says it plans to activate more than 300 new metering lights in the bay area by the year 2016. in san jose, sal castaneda

kimberly is in downtown san jose with more on that. hi, kimberly. >> reporter: hi, diane.eenager said she was thrilled to find out she received the award bp ♪ ♪ ♪ >> reporter: the 17-year-old found out on wednesday she won the prestigious award presented on behalf of the president. the selection is based on academic, civic and artistic achievements. her passion is jazz but she is also classically trained and plays the piano. her parents say in preschool her teacher told them she was gifted and to get her into lessons. they did and have never looked back. she attends the marrin school of the arts. >> it is pervasive, healing and unifying. what else is out there that can do that? i mean, i'm not sure how much i can say. it's like when you're making music or when you're listening to good music and like you can feel, the base and it's liking with physically shaking you and it's -- there's nothing better. i don't know what else to say. >> she's been performing since she was six at bay area festival. she said after graduating she want to pursue a career in music and is also inte

it is located in downtown san jose miles from the victim's home. it is not known why the victim and his father had gone there. witnesses left the scene before police could interview them >> it appears the victim did not provoke the altercation into was simply attacked for no reason >> police say there's a possibility that surveillance video may have captured the victim or the suspects and they are currently reviewing that film. in the meantime they're asking anyone who may have witnessed the attack friday night at about 7:00 to give them a call and want to stress that the help can be given anonymously. >> osama bin laden's last words, his final writings reveal. who wanted dead and the american lives he wanted to spare >> businesses damaged by violent protesters are threatened with a fine from the city. mobile 5 is live as the city has a change of heart >> is basically our social life. >> they're leading the way with a new breed of scouts.,,,,,,,, >> up until the end osama bin laden's still had grand ambitions for al qaeda including a plot to kill p

we are live in san jose where he found preparations have begun, noticed? >> reporter: i am in downtown san jose. behind me the police set up a mobile command post to coordinate a large police presence tonight and through the weekend. cinco de mayo is tomorrow. there is no official large scale city sponsored event. but in the past, downtown is the gathering places for people. large crowds, drinking alcohol can mean problems. the police are getting prepared with cars, bicycles, horses and on foot and the police helicopter will be above. >> we feel confident we will be a clear presence for individuals to realize it is a safe environment but then for anyone who plans to be disruptive we will be able to address the issues immediately. >> there are concerns about increased gang activity. in light of the beating death of a 14-year-old boy. the crime is still unsolved. the police say it was gang related. >> my family will not be present, neither will i, here, just because of how much gang activity and stuff like that is happening down here. >> reporter: but the police say they are encouraging

. >> we're looking forward to coming to downtown and having a whole family affair thing,úéat= continuing4auaw- heritage, the food, the flags. >> reporter: san joseolice put a lot more officers in the downtown area this week. it looks like there are many officers in every corner of this downtown area. >> san jose police are also investigating a shooting tonight on cadillac drive. investigators say it happened around 8 p.m. tonight. a man was shot. his injuries are described as life-threatening. no word on whether it's relate today cinco de mayo celebrations. no arrests have been made either. b>>> members have been released from last night's celebrations. 23 arrests were made. two drunk in public, three taken in to custody for possession of a deadly weapon and two drug arrests. small businesses damaged during a violent protest in san francisco's mission district are asking for help. it happened monday with about 100 demonstrators broke off from a larger more peaceful demonstration. windows were broken. paint was thrown on cars. 20 shops and 17 vehicles were damaged. the cleanup is still underway. >> reporter: the businesses damaged here are small,

now to sal. >>> this is a look at san jose, northbound 87 traffic looks good driving into downtown sanso hearing of a brush fire on the right shoulder near pablo exit. fire crews are on the scene. san francisco police are investigating a hit and run accident between a mustang and taxi cub. the mustang t-boned the cab sending it into a building. the impact also knocked out a traffic light. police did find a bottle of alcohol in that car. let's go back to dave and pam. >>> a house fire has sparked a criminal investigation. firefighters say someone set fire to the home with three people inside. ktvu alex savidge joins from the scene with what witnesses saw. alex. >> reporter: good morning, pam. the people that live in this house grate to be alive after someone doused their house with gasoline and intentionally set the place on fire while they were inside. three people home last night including a vietnam veteran that is a double amputee. firefights had to rescue him. his two care givers jumped outside two windows to escape. fire broke out just before 10:00 last night on blossom way. invest

get a live look at downtown san jose. the roadway right in front of fairmont hotel. the restaurant there as well as the fairmont off to the left. and downtown area, avoid that area because there's a guest in town. good morning, mr. president, thank you for choosing nbc bay area. and the maps again, talking about the other accident. the westbound direction at port chicago, but we have the construction eastbound. we'll send it back to you guys. >> i like how you know where the restaurants are -- >> of course. >> 4:40 right now. good guy to know. >>> there's a south bay city that's earned a spot among the top cities in nation for raising kids. sunnyvale came in at number seven on kiplinger's ten greatest cities to raise your kids. based on household income, families with children, and crime rates. number of playgrounds, parks, and libraries also played a role. sunnyvale has earned several honors in the past including the title of the happiest place in america as well as one of the most inventive cities in the nation. and even the best place to date a nerd. >> all right.

>> reporter: crowds are coming into downtown san jose and bars and restaurants are already filled. as you can see behind me san jose police are standing by. police and residents are concerned that violence might spoil what is supposed to be a fun weekend. >> it's not crazy yet but the chief she is closing her shop early. >> every single cinco de mayo, there are fights everywhere. >> she remembers the violence six years ago when more than 50 people were arrested. it seems like ascension like this is prevents people from getting anywhere near in the weekend. >> so we're going to stay home and relax. >> he says he'll leave downtown if history begins to repeat itself. >> if people come out with guns or knives, i don't want to be near it. >> they are ready to deal with violence if it happens. dozens of officers have been deployed on horseback and on the streets. >> we will have enough officers working. if we had to we can come for mutual aid. >> it's supposed to be a cultural celebration. restaurant business owner is thinking positive. >> i think it's going to be better than last year. i

san jose. still through livermore. however 50s and livermore to read for this afternoon, it is going to be gorgeous. 60s in downtown sanield. 70's expected in san jose your full forecast coming up and a warming trend. for now, let us go back to marty. sahel >>marty: they are getting ready for a secretive mile celebrations with a spike in gang violence usually could be a combination that leads to trouble. some businesses boarding up and residences are even choosing to stay away. police say they are not taking any chances. >>reporter: several hundred people smashed windows along this ave. they are hoping to avoid this with additional officers and adding patrols and getting help from the probation apartment and the department of corrections. >> we allow for a safe celebration of cinco de mayo we have used this plan in place for also mardi gras and a special officers units will do with gang activity specifically. and investigative gang crime will be on that the scene working side by side with other officers. business owners in the mission they are prepared to reroute traffic if necessary. and disperse crowds. if there is a

>> reporter: crowds are coming into downtown san jose and bars and restaurants are already filled. as you can see behind me san jose police are standing by. police and residents are concerned that gang violence might spoil what is supposed to be a fun weekend. >> it's not crazy yet but the chief she is closing her shop early. >> every single cinco de mayo, there are fights everywhere. >> she remembers the violence six years ago when more than 50 people were arrested. it seems like ascension like this is prevents people from getting anywhere near in the weekend. >> so we're going to stay home and relax. >> he says he'll leave downtown if history begins to repeat itself. >> if people come out with guns or knives, i don't want to be near it. >> they are ready to deal with violence if it happens. dozens of officers have been deployed on horseback and on the streets. >> we will have enough officers working. if we had to we can come for mutual aid. >> it's supposed to be a cultural celebration. restaurant business owner is thinking positive. >> i think it's going to be better than last ye

expect delays are around downtown san jose. quick look get these big, you are moving at the limit as he passed the coliseum. that is check with traffic back to you guys. >>> san francisco police is looking for a man with the orangemen. he tried to lure a teenage girl into his van. the man spoke in spanish, the woman rejected his call and he tried to govern. she was able to get away the officers lobbed two hours of overtime. the chief justified his actions by saying cell foam cups could involve several officers depending on the location and the signal. >>> we've been trying to find out what harvey milk would want. >>> the week you board it was discussing how harvey milk would fill if they had a and naval named after him. >>> i thought it would be fun to have a we keyboard. >>> and the safeway cleared the saved april amid customer program violent boyfriend is able to go back to work. just a month ago safeway suspended yong without pay after reviewing surveillance. >>> it gabrielle deference was among the group of heroes that was

live shot in san jose this is 17 out of the santa cruz mountains, still fine here and north 280 looking good out of downtownn jose. >>> 5:40. >>> leave the bling home. shoppers aren't the only ones hunting for bargains in oakland. police department's warning, next. >>> postal pain. the post office facilities if the bay area targeted foreclosure. >> closed captioning brought to you by mancini sleepworld. >>> we have a warning from oakland police thieves want your gold. officers are distributing fliers to shoppers alerting them to a rise in gold theft. criminals are targeting people predominantly hispanic. >>> an effort to name the main post office in downtown mountain view after a fallen soldier is set to move forward next week. 26 year -- 25-year-old ballard was killed in iraq in 2004 by an accidental discharge of a machine gun on his tank. he was honored that year. his mother approached the mountain view city council last month to name the main post office after her son. the city council expected to authorize a letter of support tuesday. >>> mail processing centers in burlingame and petaluma are on a list

san jose. he wasn't beaten here, san jose police say it all happened at roosevelt park near downtown san jose,day. they say this is a popular spot for gang members. and they do believe the attack is gang-related. now detectives say a fight broke out on the basketball court and that's when reyes was beaten up. the school district president says the loss is tough for everyone. >> any time that you have a young person who is killed in this kind of manner, it's just a real tragedy for the whole community, and our condolences go out to the family and friends of this young man. >> reporter: now, school officials say that grief counselors are onhand all week long here at bernal intermediate for students, staff, and even parents. in the meantime, detectives are really just trying to determine how many people were involved in that fight. if you know anything about the beating of reyes on friday, you're asked to call san jose police. live in san jose, marla tellez, "today in the bay." >>> the man suspected of brutally killing five people inside a france home expected back in court this morning. the 35-y

seven metering lights along 280 and downtown san jose. those lights begin at the moorpark on ram and end at 11th street. by fall another six metering lights will be in place for drivers heading north. caltrans says the project will cut drive times and they will also provide some safety. some commuters are seeing red and think there could be more backups instead. >> i have them where live now. it takes me 20 minutes to get on the freeway. >> i say get rid of the metering lights. they don't help. i get on the freeway just fine without someone stopping me. it is going to create more traffic. >> on average, more than 9,000 cars take that stretch of 280 which every hour, that is. will have the new metering lights. >>> a project to spruce up the west band and bay bridge is moving forward the the artest behind the proposal to put 20,000 l.e.d. lights say the lights will debut late this year or early 2013. this is a rendition of what the project would look like when done. cables will be covered in the lights. they will move in patterns inspired b

once he gets going here at the fairmont hotel here in downtown san jose. we'll give you a look at the scene. of course, no surprise, plenty of security here. san jose police officers, secret service, i can tell you this downtown plaza is completely barricaded off today. now, we can tell you what it looked like when he arrived here wednesday night. his motorcade pulling up to the hotel after a night of high-end fund raising. he was in good company with the likes of legendary musicians. he gave a nine-minute speech before dinner talking about jobs, education, and ending the war in afghanistan. with about 60 people onhand, he pulled in close to $2.2 million for that dinner alone. then it was off to the fox theater in redwood city where he was met by protesters, but supporters say $250 to $7,500 to get a seat in the audience. mr. obama took to the podium and touted silicon valley. >> the stuff that's going on here can be traced back to investments we made together. that then gave the opportunity, created the platform for google and facebook and you name it beca

>>mark: of san jose is bracing itself for dozens of people to distended downtown percent go compiled celebrations. will tran is downtown and san jose with more on what is being done >> the plan to have extra police of. because sanctus thiokol and on monday 88 moons habit of police may have all the ingredients from the the people coming down with the uptick of being a to be that is what it will have extra officers and foot patrol. first us an baristas reference to today. and to the above and killed while serving high-risk one. what caught the aids and wounded are expected to survive called the violence was a shock to you live and ahead. >> there is the guy that lives there and a lady early 30s. with anderson but there's a lot ultra thin in and that out, every time a drive by, of the excitement. it is shocking and scary knowing the your living next to people who can go all out like this. of >>darya: thursday's raid was in connection with a 2010 triple murder in south san francisco. homeland as services are calling yesterday's operation a success and sending out a living skin members thr

. >> still coming up there is a transformation in the works for downtown san jose. a list that could turn it into a high rise haven. >> stage three of the amgen tour. the tough climb up mount diablo and an attempt at the finish line. >> in sacramento, the state never built anything at that >> closed captioning brought to you by mancini sleepworld. >>> city leaders want to convince more people to live downtown. in order to make that happen they decided to give developers a tax break for building new high rises. abc news is live with more on incentives down there. >> the city council voted 8-2 this afternoon to get developers who break ground by the end of next year a tax break. this bundle of incentives are aimed at the rental market not the condo market. >> there is a apartment complex in the works for years bringing 350 apartment units to units to san jose and and willing to fund the project they can't be built in phases. >> the returns are affected by money is out z so to defer some of the fees this is very important to lure to downtown, city leaders say incentive

in the south bay everything is looking great through downtown san jose.re, the east bay, a check right through oakland as you pass the coliseum. no problems on north or south bound 80 as you head towards the maze. i mentioned we're seeing a lot of brake lights 3 the altamont pass so likely that will change or drive time in a minute. once you get past livermore, speeds really improve through the dublin pleasanton area. a quick look at the milpitas commute, and nice move right out toward san jose. everything is off to a great start on this monday morning. back to you. >> time magazine stole the show last week but this week newsweek has its turn the caption reads the first k president. the cover story marx's announcement that he supports the right of same-sex couples to marry. same-sex marriages a big issue this weekend on the sunday morning talk shows >> i think that barack obama has helped fit that missing piece of intensity that mitt romney will need >> in america marriage has always been a state by state issue but republicans are trying to change that >>

. >>> at this hour in san jose, police are deploying additional officers downtown for the start of the cinco de mayo celebrations. robert handa live in san somewhere -- san jose for the special cause for concern. >> reporter: those police efforts have just started in downtown san jose. as you can see from these posted signs they began restricting traffic just a cup -- just a couple of minutes ago, that means more patrol cars will hit the streets and the enforcement will last through the end of the weekend. extra security are out tonight as people are showing up for cinco de mayo and the release of the q. >> we're really excited about it. >> people who remember the rioting last year say they aren't as excited. this melee took place late at night after celebrations ended. others said they're also worried about recent gang violence. >> my family won't be present, neither will i here just because of how much gang activity and stuff like that is happening down here. >> reporter: city leaders say that's a big reason why more officers will be patrolling. >> any time you have a community event

the school is in south san jose the park where he was beaten downtown san jose why did he go to thatang territory? why did his parents drive him there? according to police his father was nearby maybe watching as a group of young people approached and beat him savagely, give being him head injuries that he died from -- giving him head injuries that he died from monday >> from what we know about the information and what we know about the park we believe this is a gang motivated homicide. >> reporter: there were lots of people at the roosevelt park last friday 7 p.m., no one is talking to police. police would like to see that change if you saw something, you know something, please give them a call. no suspects have been identified in this killing. terry mcsweeney, abc7 news. >>> san francisco's long troubled 6th street may get a police substation. a committee has just approved a plan the substation could open as early as this summer around the same time twitter's headquarters will move to the area. the city will spend $775,000 to renovate a storefront, rent could cost more than $297,000

. >> reporter: we are learning that the father drove that 14-year-old boy from south san jose to downtown san jose to play basketball last friday evening. police are telling us that the father was there when attack occurred, although he did not see the tax happen, a lot of people did. so far, -- see the attack happen, a lot of people did see it, but they are not talking. heriberto reyes died from the assault. after getting out of his father's car at roosevelt park a notorious gang hangout reyes was act tacked. because he traveled 10 miles to get to this park and because his father was standing nearby i asked if this was a gang tack or something reyes wanted to do, a gang initiation. >> we believe it is gang motivated -- that can encompass a gang initiation a lot of times there are victims not involved in gangs. >> reporter: members of the anti-gang task force say if members of that gang see you wearing the wrong color it can cost you. >> if somebody walks through wearing the wrong color, looking the wrong way they are going to get beat up. >> reporter: reyes attended the inher -- intermed

a symbol of gang violence, 14-year-old heriberto reyes, 8th grader beat anyone a gang attack downtown san josefriday evening. he -- he died this past monday. the fifth fatality the result of gangs this year, 13 homicides in san jose, five the result of gang violence. a number of things coming to a point this weekend. add to all this nice warm, clear, weather, large celebrations and police are hoping to stop any violence before it stars terry mcsweeney, abc7 news. >>> 5:33. fires say a legal marijuana growing set-up fueled a fire that destroyed a home last night. the fire was so intense in the two story home that neighbors could feel the heat from the middle of the street. it started 8:00 last night and burned for more than an hour spreading to electrical wires and shutting off power. at least nine people had been living in the home, including a child. one person suffered smoke inhalation. the home next door also caught fire but the damage wasn't as bad. >> in san jose assistant principal out on bail after being arrested on a charge he inappropriately touched a student. joe reghitto has been as

it happened friday night at around 7:00 at roosevelt park in downtown san jose.rto reyes had gone to play basketball at the park. his father and uncle dropped reyes and his brother off at the park. >> 20 to 15 guys came up and said, are you a gangbanger, and he responded no. they said that they just, he just punched him. one of the guys just punched him. he just got knocked out in one second. and they just started beating him up. >> reporter: classmate natalie valdez says the boy's brother, uncle, and father were also beaten when they came to his aid. the boy was in a coma over the weekend, and died monday night. officials say their security cameras recorded about 15 to 20 people running from the basketball courts. police say they want people who were there to come forward and talk to them. everyone we tried to talk to at the park tonight said they knew nothing. police are calling the homicide gang related. >> we know there are people there that can help us with crucial information that may help us solve this murder. >> reporter: she is no stranger to youth viole

>>darya: what man was shot and another man to beat near downtown san jose. police are all busy right now fear if >> the 18 year-old shooting victim died at 3:00 a.m. her. the intersection was blocked off. there were going around with a flashlight beam on this building. they will thus say if this was gang-related but the shooting victim was a young man of 18 years of age. cost her there are detectives still here in the early morning hours serious that is all the information the will tell us at the moment. >>darya: they do not have the people who did the beating were shooting? >> there is no suspect in custody according to police the into know the people of interest so far. >>mark: in early morning fire damaged a trailer. it's the crew costs costs >>mark: worries about cleared concerns about what is happening in greece said fears of what would happen to the fragile economies if greeks -- if greek exits the european union. there is worth that j.p. morgan chase and their $2 billion trading loss could be even higher than previously thought. for their checks birds

if downtown san francisco in the low 50s. upper 50s for those of you in san jose.s we go down the list, 54 for oakland and concord. 55 for this is he in san carlos. as we check out where temperatures go into the afternoon and, if we will continue to see sunshine. we could actually heat things up inland. it looks like the upper 80s will be the norm for the south bay. half as we focus on the inland east face thought, this is where we could potentially seen nineties. first frazzle turn our attention to the north bay, made '80s of blue skies and sunshine. upper 60s for tougher. your satellite and radar picture does not really show any cloud cover headed to the bay area. we will continue to see high pressure. this sunday for a half shows from the experience the warmest day of the week tomorrow. morning fog as we got on wednesday and a string of sunshine with temperatures in the mid-low 84 our inland slots. 70's around the bay and 60s for the coast as we head into the weekend. that is a look at whether. in a traffic centers there are no hot spots or concerns on the roadw

it happened friday night at around 7:00 at roosevelt park in downtown san jose.ighth grader herberto reyes had gone to play basketball at the park. his father and uncle dropped reyes and his brother off at the park. >> 20 to 15 guys came up and said, are you a gangbanger, and he responded no. they said that they just, he just punched him. one of the guys just punched him. he just got knocked out in one second. and they just started beating him up. >> reporter: classmate natalie valdez says the boy's brother, uncle, and father were also beaten when they came to his aid. the boy was in a coma over the weekend, and died monday night. officials say their security cameras recorded about 15 to 20 people running from the basketball courts. police say they want people who were there to come forward and talk to them. everyone we tried to talk to at the park tonight said they knew nothing. police are calling the homicide gang related. >> we know there are people there that can help us with crucial information that may help us solve this murder. >> reporter: she is no stran

. >> reporter: we are learning that the father drove that 14-year-old boy from south san jose to downtown san jose to play basketball last friday evening. police are telling us that the father was there when attack occurred, although he did not see the tax happen, a lot of people did. so far, -- see the attack happen, a lot of people did see it, but they are not talking. heriberto reyes died from the assault. after getting out of his father's car at roosevelt park a notorious gang hangout reyes was act tacked. because he traveled 10 miles to get to this park and because his father was standing nearby i asked if this was a gang tack or something reyes wanted to do, a gang initiation. >> we believe it is gang motivated -- that can encompass a gang initiation a lot of times there are victims not involved in gangs. >> reporter: members of the anti-gang task force say if members of that gang see you wearing the wrong color it can cost you. >> if somebody walks through wearing the wrong color, looking the wrong way they are going to get beat up. >> reporter: reyes attended the inher -- intermed

. >>> with better weather we expect more people come into downtown san jose and possibly the foot of does it division >>> officers are out also of the highway patrol along with santa clara county officers >>> we feel confident with the number of officers if we have any crimes or type of disturbance weekend dispatch officers and immediately >>> the officer said it plans are same as last night police made 24 arrests for crimes ranging from misdemeanors to public intoxication to possession of deadly weapons. a gang-related assault and three members were booked into juvenile hall with deadly weapons. >>> three juveniles were arrested and booked into juvenile hall we believe the to be gang-related >>> cbs 5 was told potential troublemakers were encouraged to get at of town. >>> which takes a higher caliber you think you at a town and let the map pro social and save type of weekend >>> police say they put the holiday above everything else >>> where not here to compete celebration our concern is to do it safely and lawfully >>> most celebrate the day responsibly with family, there is the po

san jose. the south bay has been problem free all morning. top speeds with traffic sensors. all the way through downtown san jose. so far no issues.verything moving at the limit. that is traffic. for an update on your gorgeous forecast, here is lawrence. >> do you like the fog? >> it is kind of romantic. >> yes, we have some fog out there along the coastline. a sign of high-pressure beginning to weaken a little bit any way but not before we squeeze in another hot day especially england where you'll see patchy fog along the coastline that the break away. cooler temperatures along the coast but everyone will be cooling down over the next couple of days but not before we squeeze in another day of temperatures soaring well into the 80s. probably ninety's inland. essentially this whole trough moves along the west coast helping to break down the ridge just a little bit. temperatures running above average as we begin to cool down. patchy fog out there this morning. that should break away. patchy fog continuing near the coast line and then surging back on shore later tonight. a better chance of fog tomorrow morning. but today still hot in

san jose. tight security this morning at the fairmont hotel in downtown san jose, local law enforcement and secret service onhand as prompt took part in a business -- president obama took part in a business with asian-american supporters. the president sees that as an important building block in november. >> we're all behind him. >> reporter: as the president's motorcade drove past, donors paid $35,000 each to get in. >> a lot of money in the silicon valley. it's a good place to get money for his campaign. >> reporter: this was a very brief fund-raising visit. president obama was only here in the bay area for 16 hours. his first stop was a private fund-raiser at a home in atherton. after that, mr. obama took the stage at the fox theater in redwood city. >> a crisis this deep didn't happen overnight. so it's not gonna be resolved overnight. we have more work to do. >> there is that guy can give a -- that guy can give a speech. he can give a speech. >> reporter: mr. obama closed his laptop, walked up to air force one, and gave one last wave before taking off. he's expected to raise nearly $4 million

did police and had suffered drivers and downtown san jose to the onerous minimized operates for the first time starting today caltrans will hopes increases delays in the action in communes. more than 300 media it nearing lies south of beirut by to the act activated in the next few years and that this money is a man accused of beating france telecom are expected back in court for a preliminary hearing leucine says martin nor what happened did not guilty some mayhem there still recovering from brain injuries supreme court of great britain has endorsed the execution to sweden that the man behind which links the juliana's lunch and spend about two years fighting attempts to send him back to sweden where it is accused of rape supreme court president said the issue was difficult to resolve the judges determine that sweden's request for extradition was legally made so he will be heading back to sweden. time now 612 any spare woman gets a rare honor at the london olympics where she was she did to get their coming out. >>> breast cancer and your body clock, the shifty work could raise your risk an

. >> it's not crazy yet in downtown san jose but this manager is closing her santa clara street shop early. for 20 years she sees what happens outside her door during during cinco de mayo. >> every cinco de mayo there's fights everywhere, blood in the streets and it's getting worse. >> she remembers the violence six years ago when many people were arrested. t prevents people from getting downtown this weekend. >> we're staying away from downtown. i don't want to expos any children to the violence or anything that would go bad here. we are going to stay home and relax. >> he said he will leave downtown if history begins to repeat itself. >> coming are going to come out with guns and knives, i don't want to be near that, nor my kids. >> the police are ready to deal with gang police if it happens. dozens are deployed on horseback, motorcycles, in cars and on the streets. >> we are will have enough officers working and if he with have to we can call for mutual aid. >> this weekend is supposed to be a celebration, not an excuse for violence. >> he is thinking positive. >> i think it will

. >>> new this morning, our very first look at the san jose teenager who died after being brutally beaten in a downtown park. this photo of 14-year-old herberto reyes is from a facebook page. san jose police say the eighth-grader was jumped by suspected gang members at roosevelt park friday evening. he died monday. police are pleading with witnesses to come forward as they look for the suspects. >> it weighs heavily on those detectives. some of them have children that are teenagers. a lot of people in the community have 14-year-olds. the police department, we take that very seriously. >> although the attack happened off campus, his school district is providing counseling for students, teachers and parents. >>> an alarming story out of san francisco this morning. a young research assistant has died possibly infected by a deadly bacteria strain in his lab. the 25-year-old was working at the veterans affairs medical center. investigators say he died of an infection after handling a strain of bacteria that can cause meningitis. the researcher began feeling ill on friday. he then died saturday morning at th

lisa amin gulezian is live in downtown san jose with how things are looking tonight. >> lisa: police did come here three hours ago. their message is clear. they will not tolerate any problems, and neither will the community. ♪ >> lisa: this is a cinco de mayo many in san jose want. a familyfestival. they don't want this. a repeat of last year. when a mob in east san jose broke windows, vandalized property, and even surrounded police. they knocked an officer off his bike and stabbed a teenager. >> is your district going to be safe? >> absolutely. >> lisa: the city councilman happened organize the festival in the same area that has been plagued with problems. his spokesperson insists this year will be different. >> the gang tension is high right now. nonetheless, like i said, we have been in communication with the police department, and we have full confidence that they're going to keep everything they have been hearing under control. >> lisa: the plan tonight is to have even more officers on horseback, motorcycles, and in cars, and most of the department will be working a night shift.

. >> it's not crazy yet in downtown san jose but this manager is closing her santa clara street shop early. for 20 years she sees what happens outside her during during cinco de mayo. >> every cinco de mayo there's fights everywhere, blood in the streets and it's getting worse. >> she remembers if six years ago when many people were arrested t prevents people from getting downtown this weekend. >> we're staying away from downtown. i don't want to expos any children to the violence or anything that would go bad here. we are going to stay home and relax. >> he said he will leave downtown if history begins to repeat itself. >> coming are going to come out with guns and knives, i don't want to be near that, nor my kids. >> the police are ready to deal with gang police if it happens. dozens are denied on horseback, motorcycles, in cars and on the streets. >> we are will have enough officers working and if he with have to we can call for mutual aid. >> this weekend is supposed to be other celebration, not an excuse for violence. >> he is thinking positive. >> i think it will be enter than

but highway at the summit this is highway 17 coming out of the santa cruz mountains heading to downtown san jose, south 880 to south 280 that connection ramp is blocked until 6:00 this morning. traffic is light all around the bay area. live shot of the maze everything is looking good. there was road work scheduled in the eastbound 880 direction but it's been cleared. contra costa county, there is know trouble at all. highway 24 that connects heading over to the caldecott tunnel. heads up for tonight, you want to avoid the streets near at&t park. there is concert and it will be very crowded and consider mass transit if you are heading there >> kristen: that is going a lot. caltrans are reminding drivers dumbarton will be shut down over memorial weekend. we got an upclose look what is planned. crews will be installing a new joint to help with the shock of an earthquake. they will close on 10 p.m. friday may 25. they have planned to open 5:00 a.m. tuesday may 29th. >> the bridge will be closed on in order to do this work. but when motorists drive it on tuesday morning they won't notice anything. >>