kincaid was married to a net kincaid although they were legally separated since 2010. they had been together for nearly 30 years. a spokeswoman for the kincaid the state say that the wells were up to date when the artist known as the painter of light died in april but into walls has submitted to handwritten documents that she claims kincaid rope bequeathing his mansion and $10 million to her. kincaid had actually accidently overdosed on alcohol and valium. in addition to separating from his wife in 20101 of kincaid companies sought chapter 11 bankruptcy that same year. annette kincaid has called amy and bill walsh a gold digger and she has asked that the court proceedings be held behind closed doors. we will find out if that is going to happen. in the pinta walsh says that she and thomas kincaid were in love and were planning their wedding. we're live in san jose. >> san jose arson investigators say someone intentionally set a fire on the city's east side. firefighters were called to independence high school just before 7:00. a sprinkler prevented the fire from spreadi

. >> a court face off over thomas kincaid and his fortune. >> a high-stakes boat for high- speed rail, those stories and more in your morning minute. >> at this storm had all the impact of a hurricane that without the warning time. >> misery in a stretch of the united states with days and days of dangerous record-breaking heat. up to 3 million people lost electricity. >> it sounded like a freight train. it was loud and dark and the hail was common. >> we listen and give them reassurances. >> residence in colorado springs get their first look at was once their homes. >> the institutional revolutionary party has been voted back into office. >> wall street, for its best month since october. >> thomas kinkaid widow purses his girlfriend. >> passengers can board all san fransisco as buses and trolleys and light rail vehicles by any door at any time. >> the stories that matter on eyewitness news this morning. a court battle gets underway today over $66 million the state. >> the money is from a south bay artist. lisa washington and san jose where two women are fighting over the estate of tho

kincaid's widow disputes the claim and said she is asking for control of the estate. investigators say fire at pea size high school was intentionally set. fire crews were called the independent high-school. flames had burned the door of a theater building and then spread to the roof. investigators say there is no major damage to the interior of the building. >> some firefighters are back on duty in vallejo. they will reopen one of its stations thanks to a two-year fema grant. station 25 will reopen with 10 new recruits. it will be up to the city to pick up the cost of the firefighters in two years. response times could more than double in east contra costa county. the fire stations cut to their stations and cut staff. 43 firefighters are being laid off. >> when engines are not available to respond or the response from long distance, time is then your enemy and it puts you in a position of loss. to close stations is detrimental to the community. >> the fire district board made the cuts when voters turned down a parcel tax to fund the agency last month >> is still have

his widow annette kincaid wanted proceedings held behind closed door autos she just wants to enforce what is in the estate plan. >> we believe thomas kincaid had a clear vision on an interactive museum for the display of his public art. >> i died of an accident overdose in april. >> state lawmakers are considering a bill allowing a child to legally have more than two parents. the measure not meant to expand definition of who can qualify, only to eliminate the limit of two per child. this is under the bill if three or more could not agree on visitation and child support a judge could split things up among them. and saying surrogate births are creating new possibilities for non-traditional households. critics say it muddies up water asks could result in a child being bounced around among multiple adults. the bill is now weight for a vote. >> if you take muni in san francisco, you saw big changes today. muni now the first transit agency in the nation, believe it or not, to begin all door boarding that has been the policy for years on the light rail lines. and there is now buses and stre

william kincaid, declined our request for an interview, so we went to his home in johnson city. hi, i'm armen keteyian from cbs news. the person at the door asked us to leave. okay, thank you very much. in a written statement, dr. kincaid's clinic said it did nothing wrong and because the issue is currently under review by the f.d.a. the clinic will defer further comment on the matter. what's still unknown is how many patients nationwide received unapproved foreign cancer drugs from their doctors and the f.d.a. won't say if any doctors have been charged. are you frightened for the patients? >> yes. i've seen when patients suffer. they suffer enough when they get diagnosed, when they're initially told that they have cancer. this adds a level of anxiety now and i don't think any patient should be forced to deal with that. >> pelley: armen's joining us now. armen, what's being done about this? >> reporter: well, some good things, scott. both the house and the senate recently passed bills that will broadly expand the f.d.a.'s power to inspect these foreign manufacturing sites. in ad

>>> the kincaid's. >>> tunnel is 436. we have some patchy fog over the bay. temperatures right now are into the 50 singh santa rosa is checking in at 48. '50s 60 degrees in san jose. highs will be in the mid '80s. you will see some six days out toward the coast. >>> the jury goes back into deliberations at 930 this morning for a 4 year-old william lynch as amended to his attack at to the priest, winter. winter has denied that. >>> superintendent says that the losses will be moved to a nearby continuation school. the ac l u is suing to have the district biggs the school. >>> we've had the floor body out of one classroom. we're grains there's a small reviare running through the classroom. >>> time now is 437. and why a live bird was fired for saving a life. plus its optional networking, more than half of mexico's polling stations. this follows the president shall vote to. one of these presidents cut its claim that it was fraudulent. arafat was 75 when he died. hid been airlifted there after coming down with the mysterious illness. terry branstad was rushed to t

. >> mark: the will and girlfriend of the late thomas kincaid will battle in court today.he girlfriend found his body when he died in april she said that she has and written notes that leaves her of the mansion and $10 million to establish a museum but his wife of 30 years disputes these claims and says that she wants full control of the estate they had been separated for more than two years when he died. >> mark: more than 600 cities applied for the expansion of the u.s. patent and trademark office's denver colorado and dallas- fort worth were chosen for pac-10 office fight. san jose argued of the sites. >> darya: as ethyl has hired boat to eat up weeds near the airport. it is a part of the fire hazard this program they had that wet land area that was home to endangered species that normally prohibit the traditional we wacking strategies and so, they're using the gold to go out there and eat away for several weeks they have been used goats for a couple of years now. and i think they are called goats r us. >> darya: the san francisco zoo has hired an adviser to make sure t

and his widow annette kincaid wanted proceedings confidential. she disputes the authenticity of the will. >> that is is that he was in a state where he couldn't understand what he was doing. >> we're pleased the judge is going keep this in probate court. we think it's the right place for it. >> he had been separated from his wife when he died from an accidental overdose in april. >> and state fish and game department is hunting tonight for a mountain lion attacking a mountain in marin county hiker over the weekend. the lion mauled a 63-year-old in a sleeping bag. the man suffered strachs but was able to drive himself to the hospital. and investigators found mountain lion tracks and a dead house cat near the area. >> there is a deadly accident taking the live of a north bay teenager. the truck he was in was hit head on on sonoma county lakeville highway. one man is under arrest after turning himself in 10 hours later. abc 7 us? live from the detention center tonight. that suspect is being held. >> the suspect is from vallejo this, is where officia

controversy over the estate of thomas's kincaid. illegal struggle between the two women has happening in the south bay if less. >> this part should never be closed at all. [ female announcer ] safeway presents real big deals of the week. or how to keep from driving all over for the best deals. you don't need to run around. safeway gives you real big club card deals each week. this week, the farm comes to you. fresh sweet corn is an amazing 6 for a buck. arrowhead water is just $3.33 a case. and honey bunches of oats just $1.88 a box. real big deals this week and every week. only at safeway. ingredients for life. >>catherine: an update on a fire in an apartment building in san francisco's tenderloin last week, 66 people were displaced. the fire did about $1 million in damage. but real bonfire broke out around 10:00 a.m.. the entire building has been red tagged most because of a gas leak. it has since been tapped. the building's management is helping residents to find temporary housing. san francisco police are investigating a drive-b

kincaid was separated with his life and living with his girlfriend.tes that say electorate $10 million and dimension. the chronicle says a gang leader told the fbi that edwin ramos had killed a rival gang member ramos was convicted in may of killing tony bologna and two of his sons. san jose arson investigators say someone intentionally set a fire on the east side. firefighters were called to independence high school before 7:00 last night. a sprinkler prevented the fire ♪ [ male announcer ] for our families... our neighbors... and our communities... america's beverage companies have created a wide range of new choices. developing smaller portion sizes and more low- & no-calorie beverages... adding clear calorie labels so you know exactly what you're choosing... and in schools, replacing full-calorie soft drinks with lower-calorie options. with more choices and fewer calories, america's beverage companies are delivering. >> we have a couple of problems spots including one coming into the news room northbound 880 by hide street. we're just now seeing a

kincaid's widow disputes the claim.nd asked for control of the state food-service safety clear to see in alameda county, grain yellow and red placards help the public identified food status of restaurants. the green means of good, yellow means violations but corrected, red means major violations and the facility closed. alameda facilities cafeterias and supermarket deli counters also fall under the new system. in san francisco's mission district taking it to the streets the fair sunday street's best of all traffic was closed along the ledge a street more than 50,000 people showed up for the event the next mission sunday event is august death. the extrem,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,, >>> the largest wall fire in colorado history 45 percent contained many of the 30,000 evacuates allowed to return home today. it was an emotional day thousands of homes to close to the fire line remain in shelters. millions of people in the united states are without power in the eastern u.s. as dead this storms ripped through the area. people are trying

thomas kinkade's widow verses his girlfriend in the center is a court room tomorrow kincaid, separatedrom his wife and living with amy walsh when he died in april in the walls found his body and submitted handwritten notes she says prove the artist left her $10 million and is lost battles mansion is what the disputes the claim. and is asking for control of the state. the gas shortage is sitting a birthday party is as helium in short supply anne mackovic shows us how party suppliers make do. >>> the balloon businesses not all fun and games >>> last week there was no helium along the peninsula >>> a helium shortage affects business owners. in some cases the price says doubled she's finding herself in competition with other balloon businesses not for customers but for helium >>> the guy says get down here now and i need five tanks and says i can give you one. >>> once record to get around the shortage owners also make use of a 60/40 that valve mixing air and helium getting more bang for their buck. >>> the fact is that balloons don't float as long. >>> helium-natural gas mains issues are

. >> the widow of thomas kincaid in one corner and his girlfriend in the other. they are prepared to do get out over the $66 million state and san jose. he was separated from his life and living with amy walsh when he died in april. she has submitted hand written note saying that the artist left her $10 million and his mansion , a claim that his widow disputes. >> chicken scratches the best way that i can describe. it does not look like whoever wrote it was in his own mind. >> a status hearing has been set for august 13th. >> 2 years after the deadly pipeline explosion in san bruno, officials warned that similar accidents could happen at hundreds of other pg&e transmission lines. the company has identified 239 at risk lines including extensions of the same type that exploded back in 2010, killing eit people. the right to mine 48 mi. along the peninsula into the east bay between signal and livermore. failure could come from older pipe seems or point us pressurize beyond the legal limit. pgd says that they have a plan in place to fix the faulty lines >> a fire stat

. >>> the battle over thomas kincaid's eskate returns to court this morning. he died in his home back on april 6th. kincaid's live-in girlfriend have submitted documents say he wanted her to have the property. but his family hayes documents that say they are the execors of the estate -- expecters of the estate -- exin charge of the estate. >>> you have kids and you -- you know, squatters bring in all types of people. >> imagine if the fire was not caught right way aand then -- right away and then fire? investigators wouldn't say why they would burn himself out of his home. firefighters managed to stop the wind-whipped flames from spreading to several hilltop homes. >>> many forced to flee a raging fire in colorado. a lot of people are being allowed to curb home -- to return home. >> reporter: containment is up to 55% containment even with the very hot, dry and at times very windy conditions. a number of evacuees have been allowed back into their homes. it was -- was quite emegsal. about 3,000 evacuees rehayne that way. i'm not sure if there's no go -- there wi

and if up with joe and the girlfriend of the late thomas kincaid are facing off in court over who didlion that he left behind in his estate. his girlfriend committed a handwritten note saying that she's the one at the convention and $10 million because he said he wanted her to start a museum of his paintings. but his wife of 30 years says that she wants full control of the estate although they have been separated for two years. >> darya: utilities are working to reclaim power in the aftermath of friday's fierce storm. homes are without air-conditioning and there are colleges and then signals. that is all the way from virginia to new jersey and as far as ohio. 17 people have been killed >> mark: tough times for the u.s. postal service. a pool of 48 plants across the nation will be impacted by the consolidation. in addition, they will cut the workforce, retirement packages and buyouts. this will affect 40,000 mail handlers. the u.s. postal service lost more than $5 billion last year. >> mark: want to bay area weather and traffic with james fletcher. >> james: i have a shot of the americ

. -- captions by vitac -- www.vitac.com >> a legal showdown today over thomas kincaid estate. out it all started over a handwritten note >> the future of california's high speed rail. the tough test for the proposed the tough test for the proposed bullet train.

here's a live look at side at the equal kincaid bridge. we have some road work rapping of surely. road closures will open fairly early. in the meantime, back to you guys. >>> scott peterson is appealing his murder conviction over four years ago. peterson continues to claim innocent over the death of his wife lacey and his unborn son. he claims publicity gave him an unfair trial. >>> sherman time is on death row. he would only be allowed to help on the search and then go back to prison. it is unclear if the governor will sign the bill. >>> lotus is expected to testify in person and in front of the ethics hearing. she is expected to return from venezuela to testify in her husband's behalf. and william lynch is a free man after being found now guilty in beating in tracking down the man that molested him. lynch's lawyer hugged him outside of the san jose court. a defense of tourney was critical of the d.a.'s approach. >>> the next week gerald linter better be in handcuffs in this courthouse >>> on the stand winter denied any wrongdoing. >>> 29 year-old antonio of oakland is on parole

. >> mark: the widow and the girlfriend of the late thomas kincaid will be battling in court today.end found his body when the 54 year old patron died in april. she submitted a hand written note that bequeathed her his mansion and $10 million to establish a museum there. his wife of 30 years disputes the claims and says that she wants full control of his estate. they were legally separated for two years when he died. >> mark: there will be getting patent office in san jose more than 600 cities applied to host the expansion in addition to san jose, denver colorado and dallas-fort worth where also chosen. san jose was arguing for the patent office since they do submit one-quarter of all applications and half of those come from silicon valley. legislation signed by the president requires three new offices to open and satellite locations across the country in 2013. >> darya: given to canada's are concerned about the restart of a nuclear power plant. the reactor when online yesterday even though the public's emotions about this adjutancy with the demonstration, the japan prime minister o

. >> the battle over the $66 million estate of the artist thomas kincaid will remain public.e decided in favor of his live in girlfriend who she claims to have a hand writtençó will claiming to leaveçó himzvç a mansion and so million. kink yard day fd an accidental overdose in april. >> state lawmaker as proved one of the toughest foreclosure protection bills negotiated with the nation's top five banks. ifsit signed by california -- governor brown, california lenders will have to provide a single go to contact for homeowner who's want to talk about alternatives to losing their home. >> we're÷ú not the criminals here.+ we're justzv buying the americn dream. i worked hardsmy entire life to save money that i put into this house. and why should a bank just come and take it like that? >> the new protection will increase pen yaltz for bank that's leave the human element out of for closures but using rowo signing to process document autos a vallejo neighborhood celebrated reopening of its fire station today. mayor osby davis cut the ribbon at station 25. civic leaders closed thre

the court fight begins in san jose over the $66 million state of thomas kincaid.is widow and girlfriend are fighting over $10 million and a mansion. his girlfriend says that he promised the money and the mansion to her in a written note. the status hearing has been set for august 13th. >> a group of bay area students has been given an opportunity of a lifetime. in a rare move the world's most popular social networking site has opened their doors offering a tiny taste of what it takes to survive in the technology industry. len ramirez takes us inside of facebook. >> the students who arrived this morning did not come from far. >> east palo alto ... >> but for many being on the inside of this company is like taking a giant leap across the digital divide. >> i like this. >> the first ever facebook academy, a four week internship program that reaches out to promising high-school students from the neighborhood. >> we give them an opportunity to come over and talk to technology company in their backyard and expose them to technology and the hope is that as a result of th

. >>> the battle over kin -- thomas kincaid's $66 million estate will be held in open court.ing by a judge yesterday. his girlfriend claims two barely ledgible handwritten wills leave her the mansion and $10 million to set ula museum of his paintings. his wife disputes those -- set up a humid of his painting. his wife disputes those claims. the case has been continued until august. >>> 7:54. let's check out things how -- let's check out how things are moving in the east bay. >> one of the things, since the traffic is light, people get on the road later who have to go. let's go to steve. >>> sal, thank you. >> thank you, steve. >> no, thank you. thank you very much. good morning. some of that fog already burning off and mostly clear skies for many inland locations. that means temperatures start to warm up here. a little cooler. kathy in napa says no fog in napa but i can see those hot air balloons taking off of -- taking off. thank you, kathy. some of that fog will be back. you can see it disappearing right there. it's a little northerly component. cooler airs, but still 50s a