last september-- khalsa... who is sikh... stopped at a red light in richmond, when the men in the car beside him threw a half-full beer can at him. leblanc and little then got out of their car and began punching khalsa through an open window. the pair pulled off his turban and cut off his hair with a knife. they also cut khalsa's finger which was later amputated. the district attorney determined his race and or religion... was a factor in the vicious assault. (pam) hot weather ahead.. our chief meterologist brittney shipp has details. a significant warming trend will take place through late in the week and into the weekend as high pressure builds off the west coast. cooler temperatures returning by the middle of next week. ahead at eight.. terrifying moments at an east bay restaurant.... when a man walks in, then pours gasoline on people inside. plus. powerful words from sierra lamar's mother ----as another day of emotional testmony drives the jury to tears and next... attacked with broken bottles and a golf club. now the sea

khalsa is also battling post traumatic stress disorder.cki) a swat standoff situation at an el sobrante home has come to an end...with the arrest of a man who police say fired several shots in the neighborhood. the swat team was called out to nottingham drive just before midnight last night...after reports of a shooting in the area. that's when authorities identified 37- year-old robert mckay as their suspect...and tried to get him to surrender...but he refused. that prompted an hours-long standoff with negotiators. mckay was eventually taken into custody without incident. police say he had an outstanding arrest warrant and has been booked on suspicion of shooting a deadly weapon. (grant) to the south bay... another day of emotional testimony in the sierra lamar trial in san jose. (vicki) as kron four's rob fladeboe reports now, both of sierra's parents took the stand as the jury decides how to punish convicted killer antolin garcia torres. sierra lamar's mother marlene leaving the courthouse after being called to testify one last time as

just before sentencingmaan singh khalsa addressed the court. this was how he looked after being in step, he was beaten, his hair cut with a knife while he was stopped at a red light near hilltop mall. his finger had to be amputated later. it was a crime that had a deep effect on the trinity community. >> had this happen to a member of our congregation was deeply upsetting and it happened about five minutes away from our house of worship. >> reporter: in court in his victims statement offered this wish for the men who beat him, i still consider you my brothers and i hope that you will learn about me and my community and one day consider me your brother too. >> his appreciation for a larger positive message was heartfelt and dignified. >> reporter: those from the trinity coalition are safe best say they are pleased with the outcome. >> in order to combat hate you have to recognize it in today's verdict was the first step to do so.>> he told the prosecutor he wasn't looking for harsh penalty he was hoping the case will raise awareness about hate c