james newman, jr. lived in the area and was born and raised in rodeo. so far, still no witnesses. investigators found no drugs or guns in the van. this is the first homicide of the year in rodeo. we're live in rodeo, jade hawaiian, ktvu channel news. >>> the alameda fire department is considering reinstating its water rescue program after police and firefighters watched helplily yesterday as a man drowned. the 57-year-old suicidal man waded in the water nearly an hour at crown beach. due to budget cuts in 2009, the city's water rescue program was eliminated. so now the alameda police and fire departments are not certified in land-based water rescues. the fire chief is now ordering a rewrite of the water rescue policy, and firefighters are expected to immediately begin training. >>> a young woman is dead after an accident in marin county. it happened just after 1 a.m. on northbound 101 in novato. officers say 20-year-old kimberly augusto hit a guardrail, her car came to rest in one of lanes. that is when it was hit by a van traveling about 65 miles per hour. she was killed by the i

so -- the victim's name was been given out, james newman, junior.e're told neighbors have not been very cooperative. they have no witnesses. i'm sold that this area was canvassed heavily last night and they are talking to somebody who heard something last night. back to you. >> thank you, jade. 7:32. the attorney for the main suspect in the bryan so case says i has evidence to clear his name. maureen naylor is in the newsroom with more. >> well, giovanni ramirez's attorney is scheduled to meet with los angeles police today to turn over evidence that he believes will set his client free. he's not been formally charged for the beating. he's being held on a parole violation since his arrest at an east hollywood apartment more than a week ago. people looked at a lineup last week and police say they were -- said that he were satisfied with the results. but ramirez's son maintains, her son was not involved and he has never been to dodger stadium. >> my son is i -- my son is innocent from the bottom of my heart. >> what do you base that on? >> because he d

contra costa county sheriff said late last night shots were fired at a housing project. 22-year-old james newman was found in the street suffering from gunshot wounds. he died at the scene. authorities say so far, they do not have any suspects or witnesses. >> the former bart police officer in prison will soon be released. messerly was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the shooting of oscar grant. he claims he mistook his gun for a taser. a civil suit is underway. >>> doctors are slowly lowering the 4th seizure medication, stowe's family said he should be off it a couple of days. doctors are treating blood clots that have formed in one of his legs. stowe remains in critical condition, two months after he was attacked outside of dodger's stadium. >> good news for drivers heading eastbound, crews finished changes on the oakland side ahead of schedule. the lanes have been configured with a slight drop to the right so crews can work on the eastbound lane landing. earlier next year, another realignment for westbound traffic. >> is. >> walkers and bikers on the golden gate bridge must contend w