ktvu's robert handa was the only news reporter to go out with a team as they focused on a habitat. robert tells us why the study is so important to the bay area. >> reporter: this sea otter will help scientists make sure the population in california grows and thrives. one of 20 animals captured and released in a three year study. ktvu was the only news crew that wept out on the water with scientists. they support a sea otter population and researchers say the bay area should be interested. >> as the population spreads to the north and south they are going to encounter other eschears. >> reporter: as sea otters were

let's go to robert handa for what happened in the courtroom just hours ago. >> reporter: it was another emotional wrenching day for people in the community and for those inside the santa clara county courthouse as the list of victims and charges gets longer. 20-year-old nicholas larmeney was grim face as he sat in the morgan hill courthouse as the prosecutor added a 7-year-old girl and 3-year-old girl to the list of victims that the former ymca coach is accused of sexually assaulting while under his supervision. >> parents knew and liked nicholas very much. and it's been very hard for people to believe and to comprehend. >> reporter: as we reported, larmeney was already accused of lewd and lascivious conduct with two other girls as well as a pornography charge connected with a woman. lermaney fondled the two victims with what he called sexual intent. >> we're hoping we caught it

robert handa on the person who got the initial tip. >> santa clara high school and its students are dealing with a painful scandal, a popular four-year math teacher, guzman, was arrested for unlawful sex with a minor. 32-year-old guzman had a relationship with a female student at the school. some students didn't want to be on camera say there were rumors about how he acted around female students. >> they were always at his desk and laying on his desk and he would just allow it. >> the rumors got around and on monday the santa clara unified human relations director, got a call from someone highly regarded and respected was struggling with concern she had just heard. >> the police and district and school site investigators worked together to investigation and we did find there was evidence that it -- an inappropriate relationship had happened. >> police say guzman was interviewed and arrested. investigators say there were four alleged incidents. when they happen it feels like a betrayal. >> many students they say liked him, they agreed. >> i think he's a teacher and that shocks everyone. >> h

ktvu's robert handa has more. robert? >> reporter: detectives here have been putting a lot of time into this case. police say the body was found with no trauma and few clues and the families have been waiting for more information. a suspect is now in custody and that left those families grieving and struggling to cope. >> reporter: the family of reina figueroa went to the mexican consulate to make arrangements for a funeral in mexico. she disappeared on sunday, then found dead inside her van several blocks away on tuesday. a suspect is in custody but the family hasn't been told much else. >> we are trying to be strong but it is still -- like, it is -- you know, she lived with us. everywhere we go and we start thinking about it, it is just -- it tears us apart and we feel down. >> reporter: reina figueroa worked for 12 years at a elementary school as a school yard monitor. today with the help of grief counselors students drew up posters displaying their love. >> they want to show they miss her and thank her for all her wor

live in san jose, robert handa, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> a guilty verdict this afternoon in the high profile case of the former danville police officer charged with taking payments from a private investigator to make drunk driving arrests. prosecutors layed out a claim that said butler used women to entize men in the middle of a divorce to go drinking at a bar. >>> a search is still under way for a man accused of killing two women. investigators believe the suspect may be identified by injuries he sustained in that crash. >> it was a pretty, pretty gruesome scene out there. the accident itself so we're thinking that the suspect when he took off was injured. >> the victims are identified as 63-year-old carmen zavala and cristina de leon. a driver of a mercedes slammed into them. the two women were on their way to work at near by manetta san jose airport. >>> a memorial service was held tonight for a popular danville teenager who was killed in a car crash last week. robert orlando was 17 years old and about to start his senior year at san ramon valley high school. friends say he loved

robert handa, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> more details now. this isn't the first time aldon it

. >>> robert handa roberts the alleged victims are as young -- robert handa reports the alleged victims were as young as three years old. merciney sat silent as two victims were added. >> many parents knew and liked nicholas very much. it's been very hard for people to believe and comprehend. >> reporter: as we learned, he was already charged with two sexual vandalism against two girls. >> we're hoping we caught it before the acts become aggravated. >> we know he had access to children throughout the community. >> it's devastating for everyone involved. i think what's most alarming about this case is it reminds us all that a child molester if these charges are proven true can be anybody. >> reporter: his family was at the courthouse today but declined to comment. he remains in custody, no bail and will return to court october 29 where he could possibly enter a plea. in morgan hill, robert handa. >>> a sex offender sweep led to the arrest of eight wanted suspects. they targeted suspects who were wanted for violent crimes and they conducted 70 compliance checks. >>> an oakland woman told

robert handa is live in morganhill with exclusive details. >> reporter: good afternoon. we're in morgan hill at the police department, where the investigation into this former child care worker continues to add more victims. now, we've been following the case of 20-year-old nicholas larimey since we first broke the story in july when he was arrested. two more victims were added a week later. a 5-year-old and 7-year-old, both girl and now we've learned a fifth leaked victim has been found. this time a 3-year-old girl. more devastating developments for his family, friends and former coworkers. >> it's devastating for everyone involved. i think what is the most alarming about this case is that it reminds us all that a child molester if these charges are proven true can be anybody. it's not necessarily someone that's easily identifiable. >> one of our detectives, met with the family and the victim. it appears this minor will be added to the list of victims with the santa clara district attorney's office. >> reporter: now, nick coy list is scheduled to be in court this -- nic

. >>> robert handa roberts the alleged victims are as young -- robert handa reports the alleged victims were as young as three years old. merciney sat silent as two victims were added. >> many parents knew and liked nicholas very much. it's been very hard for people to believe and comprehend. >> reporter: as we learned, he was already charged with two sexual vandalism against two girls. >> we're hoping we caught it before the acts become aggravated. >> we know he had access to children throughout the community. >> it's devastating for everyone involved. i think what's most alarming about this case is it reminds us all that a child molester if these charges are proven true can be anybody. >> reporter: his family was at the courthouse today but declined to comment. he remains in custody, no bail and will return to court october 29 where he could possibly enter a plea. in morgan hill, robert handa. >>> a sex offender sweep led to the arrest of eight wanted suspects. they targeted suspects who were wanted for violent crimes and they conducted 70 compliance checks. >>> an oakland woman told

robert handa spoke to the startled homeowner. >> reporter: we have been reporting from the accident scene. we are seeing more and more people driving by to get a look at this strange-looking scene we've been showing. as you can see, there's a series of tread marks and gouges that tell at least part of the story. but now you will hear more about how he acted once police arrived. she didn't recognize the driver of the truck that crashed onto her driveway at 7:00 this morning. all she and a neighbor saw was a vehicle had hit her tree and ended up on the driveway with wheels spinning. one leaving a pile of rubber on the pavement, the other gouging a hole on the lawn. the driver, aldon smith, was later arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol and possession of marijuana. >> the engine was working. and then when the neighbor knocked the door, woke him up, and he turned off the engine. >> reporter: she says when police arrived, smith got out of the car and seemed friendly. and to her, he did not appear to be disoriented or drunk. >> i think he's normal. he don't

. >> robert handa with how they plan to fill out their roster. >> reporter: we are at city hall wheree say a revolving door should be put in place. but the latest retirement will have the most impact. >> reporter: san jose mayor and other leaders are facing a tough and familiar situation these days. the city manager announced she will retire by december and with the city looking for a new police chief and fire chief, many residents say san jose always seems to be in a state of flux. >> you wonder what is happening. >> reporter: the mayor believes they could fill the positions. >> i hope so. i think we have been talking about the police chief and the fire chief positions for a while. >> reporter: other counsel members don't think it will cause problems. >> when we talk about the work she has done, she has been the leader but she has a solid team. >> the organization, i think a transition now is best for the organization. the staff is great that i am leaving behind. >> the police officers union sees the departure as more trouble ahead. >> i am very concerned some of the most talented pe

ktvu's robert handa is live in san jose where he has more on her death. robert? >> reporter: we are at san jose police headquarters where investigators are still working on this murder case. the victim's family and many other families are grieving and waiting for answers. >> reporter: students in san jose drew up these posters expressing love. reina figueroa was a school yard monitor for 12 years but disappeared saturday and found dead tuesday near san antonio elementary school. two of her sons attended the school and understand why students are so sad. >> she loved her job. she loved working with children and being there and taking care of them. >> reporter: reina figueroa's family, husband and son, say it is difficult dealing with their grief and waiting for more information from police about the man arrested yesterday described as an acquaintance. >> it is a lot of -- information that they have to gather from other people and try make sure they got the person who did this to my mom. >> friends say they are waiting. >> i hope they find out exactly who did, how

ktvu's robert handa was the only news reporter to go out with a team as they focused on a habitat.bert tells us why the study is so important to the bay area. >> reporter: this sea otter will help scientists make sure the population in california grows and thrives. one of 20 animals captured and released in a three year study. ktvu was the only news crew that wept out on the water with scientists. they support a sea otter population and researchers say the bay area should be interested. >> as the population spreads to the north and south they are going to encounter other eschears. >> reporter: as sea otters were brought in veterinarians inserted monitoring devices. >> we will put a radio transmitter in so they can track or and follow her. >> reporter: within hours the seater is released -- sea otter is released. >> buddy, you are home. >> he looks good. >> the project is just starting but scientists say they will be sharing that information throughout that time as they get it from their most valuable contributors. robert handa, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> new hope for positiving colli

ktvu's robert handa tells us about evidence police officers recovered. robert? >> reporter: we are on story road, an hour ago deputies began letting residents back in because they checked every home here. but the search is still going on right now. and they found one of the guns used in the home invasion. they believe the suspect is armed and dangerous. >> reporter: a s.w.a.t. team and deputies went house tahouse in -- to -- went house to house this afternoon looking for men armed with guns who tried to pull off a home invasion at this house just before noon. >> reporter: the sheriff's department and san jose police swarmed the area after neighbors hurt screaming coming from the home. two schools were locked down and residents received a reverse 911 call telling them oo shelter in -- to shelter in place. >> cops everywhere. ican't get out this way, can't get out that way. >> i am in shock. i don't know what is going on. i am on my way to pick up my son and i am not able to go to the school to pick him up i guess. >> one of the suspects escaped but the sheriff's

live in san jose, robert handa, ktvu channel 2 news. >> more details on the problems facing san jose and crime. more police officers are leaving the job than joining the force. we have been reporting on the approval to add 200 officers in the next four years. but a new study says the number of officers leaving the department could outnumber new hires. some are retiring and many are leaving to join police departments in other cities. >>> an idea could diffuse the use of peps in syria. secretary of state john kerry said they could avoid a confrontation by handing over all of their chemical weapons. he said russia would support efforts to hand syria's chemical weapons over to international control and destroy them. the white house says it is studying the idea. >>> president obama plans to speak to the nation tomorrow night to lay out his grace a military strike -- case for a military strike against syria. in his interview with cnn the president responded to the use russia would back the destruction of syria's chemical weapons. >> i have to say that it is unlikely we would have arrived a

live in san jose, robert handa, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> police are investigating the discovery of a body near an elementary school in san jose. officers found the body inside of a car on san antonio street about 1:00 this afternoon. that's right near san antonio elementary school. police have not classified it as a homicide but have not said what it's being classified. >>> 63-year-old carmen zavala and cristina de leon were on their way tho work at the near by airport. the driver of the mercedes jumped out of a car and ran. police say they think he may have been injured. >> it was a pretty gruesome scene. the accident itself, so we're thinking that the suspect was injured. >> reporter: police spotted the mercedes driving erratically. but they said they did not pursue it because it would have been too dangerous on the city streets. >>> 17-year-old robert orlando died after the car he was riding in hit a tree. it happened the night before he was set to start his senior year at san ramon high school. the teenagers were all returning from a fishing trip at the time of that accident. >>>

robert handa, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> more details now. this isn't the first time aldon smith has been in trouble. last year, he was arrested in miami for dui, although those charges were later reduced. he's also accused of illegally firing a weapon during a party in 2012 at his home in san jose. and he suffered minor stab wounds when a fight broke out at that party. plus, smith has been named in a lawsuit by a man who said he was shot during that party. join the conversation on our facebook page. we're asking people, do you think aldon smith should play in sunday's game against the colts? and a lot of people are weighing in. visit our facebook page and tell us what you think. >>> and what does aldon smith's arrest mean for the 49ers? again, coach harbaugh said aldon smith will be on the field this sunday. ahead at 5:30, what else the coach and two other star players are saying about what happened. >>> a live look at san francisco here over the oakland estuary. summer is coming to a close. with its final days comes the threat of wet weathe

ktvu's robert handa is live with the person who got the initial tip that led to the arrest. >> home comingfor the school and the arrest put a damper on the celebration and generated concern and anger among students and staff. >>> santa clara high school is trying to deal with a scandal, a math teacher was arrested tuesday on sex with a minor. the 32-year-old had a relationship with a 17-year-old female student at the school. some students say there were rumors on how he acted around female students. >> always at his desk, playing on his disk. he would allow it. >> the rumors got around and on monday they got a tip from a district employee. >> that is highly regarded and respected who was struggling with concern that she just heard. >> the police, the district and the administrators worked together to investigate and we did find there was evidence that an inappropriate relationship happened. >> police say he was interviewed and arrested. investigators say there were four incidents. the distribute points out he passed the teachers screening process that includes finger printing by the depart

ktvu's robert handa tells us about evidence police officers recovered. robert?story road, an hour ago deputies began letting residents back in because they checked every home here. but the search is still going on right now. and they found one of the guns used in the home invasion. they believe the suspect is armed and dangerous. >> reporter: a s.w.a.t. team and deputies went house

robert handa ktvu channel two news. >>> bring county prosecutors told the jury today that joseph mason was responsible for the death of another woman in 1981. they presented evidence about the murder of sharia patent in the penalty phase of his trial. bring county coroner says marin was strangled. at least three of the four women mesa was convicted of killing was strangled. mesa was considered a suspect in patent step but was never charged. >>> the san francisco couple nickname the landlords from hell were sentenced today to almost 4.5 years in prison. they pleaded guilty to burglary, stocking, and grand theft back in june. prosecutors say the couple carried out threats and attacks about ten and old apartment building they own on clementina street. prosecutors say they tried to drive out the tenets of they could turn the building into condos. the judge also ordered the couple to pay restitution to the victims. >>> the utility says it will monitor for leaks, breaks, and punctures in almost 50000 miles of pipeline. the new center also has a simulator room were system operators can round

robert handa tonight on a police procedure that is called detention and how a course has led to controversy. >> reporter: ruben says he's been detained unnecessarily several times. >> yeah, they said it was late and it really wasn't. >> reporter: did they make you sit on the curb or handcuff you. >> they made me sit on the curb. >> they do have to consider everyone as possible a suspect in some kind of matter. >> reporter: the independent police auto auto -- auditor addresses concerns. >> mostly from people of color that they believed they were made to do stuff that whites were not made to do. mainly profiling. >> reporter: the collected data will allow a look at how much work each officer puts into each investigation. >> it will paint a picture of the kind of work officers are doing on a daily basis. >> reporter: to make officers more accountable, she is recommending that officers wear a video camera. >>> a court decision today could mark the end of the line for marin county's embattled drake's bay oyster company. to not renew the company's lease. last year former interior secretary ken sa

in san jose, robert handa, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> funeral services in the city today mark the passing of a san francisco original. >> ♪ >> jose sario the proclaimed himself the first emperor of san francisco. he died last week at the age of 90. he was the first openly gay man to run for public office. he continued a lifelong struggle for gay rights. >> i think that his life inspires us to go forward and to be truthful in who we are i think that's the most important thing we can do. >>sario served in the army during world war ii and after the elaborate ceremony he was buried in cuomo with full military honors. >>> and governor brown signed a new bill, it authorized the fish and wildlife department to tranquilize and trap a mountain lion. an alternative is to scare the big cats away. the bill does allow mountain lions to be killed if they are determined to be a threat to public safety. >>> we have an update of hundreds of chickens flown from california to new york. the egg laying birds were no longer considered productive and were about to be youth niced. the group says the birds lived

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robert handa tonight on a police procedure that is called detention and how a course has led to controversy. >> reporter: ruben says he's been detained unnecessarily several times. >> yeah, they said it was late and it really wasn't. >> reporter: did they make you sit on the curb or handcuff you. >> they made me sit on the curb. >> they do have to consider everyone as possible a suspect in some kind of matter. >> reporter: the independent police auto auto -- auditor addresses concerns. >> mostly from people of color that they believed they were made to do stuff that whites were not made to do. mainly profiling. >> reporter: the collected data will allow a look at how much work each officer puts into each investigation. >> it will paint a picture of the kind of work officers are doing on a daily basis. >> reporter: to make officers more accountable, she is recommending that officers wear a video camera. >>> a court decision today could mark the end of the line for marin county's embattled drake's bay oyster company. to not renew the company's lease. last year former interior secretary ken sa

robert handa, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> winds are gusting across the bay area tornado. you can see the flag in the wind with the bay behind it. come midnight a significant change and increase in fire danger. we have live team coverage tonight. ktvu's jum f foul -- john fowler followed the impact on the ground but first our chief meteorologist bill martin. >> winds are blowing strong pthe winds -- strong and the winds clock around and when they do the red flag warning goes into effect. 11:00 p.m. tonight for the north and east bay hill as red flag warning. what we are looking for is windsgusting 40 miles per hour out of the -- winds gusting 40 miles per hour out of the northeast. right now they are 22 at oakland. sfo30 miles per hour out of the west. -- sfo 30 miles out of the west. coming up in weather, the red flag warning, we will talk about the increase in charities and how strong the winds will get. >> thank you. >> john fowler is live where firefighters and homeowners are preparing preparing for a dangerous next few days. >> reporter: that's right. it is dangerous

in san jose, robert handa, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> funeral services in the city today mark the passingf a san francisco original. >> ♪ >> jose sario the proclaimed himself the first emperor of san francisco. he died last week at the age of 90. he was the first openly gay man to run for public office. he continued a lifelong struggle for gay rights. >> i think that his life inspires us to go forward and to be truthful in who we are i think that's the most important thing we can do. >>sario served in the army during world war ii and after the elaborate ceremony he was buried in cuomo with full military honors. >>> and governor brown signed a new bill, it authorized the fish and wildlife department to tranquilize and trap a mountain lion. an alternative is to scare the big cats away. the bill does allow mountain lions to be killed if they are determined to be a threat to public safety. >>> we have an update of hundreds of chickens flown from california to new york. the egg laying birds were no longer considered productive and were about to be youth niced. the group says the birds lived in

live in san jose, robert handa, ktvu channel 2news. >>>a san francisco couple nick named landlord's from hell were each sentenced to four years and four months in state prison, after kip and nicole macy pleaded guilty to burglary, stalking, and grand theft. prosecutors say the couple tried to drive tenants out of a building so they could turn it into condos. the macies are accused of sending threatening letters and having workers cut the floorboards in one person's apartment. the couple jumped bail in 2010 and was arrested in italy last year. their sentence counts as two strikes under california's three-strikes law. >>> a father who prosecutors say fell asleep at the wheel before a deadly crash that killed his two daughters pleaded not guilty today in court. arvin tandel of san bruno was charged with two counts. the accident happened on november 23 of last year, on highway 101 in palo alto. tan dell and his family were driving home after a black friday shopping trip. his two adult daughters were both killed. >>> happening now, proteste