in san francisco, lyanne melendez, abc 7 news. >>> the california supreme court heard arguments today on whether a measure allowing the early release of some state prisoners should go on the november ballot. governor brown's proposal would grant parole to perhaps thousands of inmates serving time for nonviolent felonies. the court today debated whether officials properly followed state election law. brown unveiled his plan in late january, too late to start the initiative process and qualify for the november 8 ballot. instead, his team added the parole provisions to an existing proposed ballot measure. >>> now to an investigation from the i-team's dan noyce, a killer on san quentin's death row for 32 years is offering to reveal where he buried one of his wives. in return, gerald stanley wants the state to set an execution date. his case exposes the serious flaws in our death penalty system. dan noyce will have the exclusive report tomorrow at 11:00. >>> tonight we have learned bay area congressman mark detall nay has cancer but plans to run again. the 64-year-old democrat that represe

abc 7 news education reporter lyanne melendez has more on this very controversial case. >> keep miss kill! >> reporter: parents and teachers were outraged when a beloved teacher was asked by the principal not to return. it all started with a first grader at monroe elementary. >> students have been choked. they've been slapped. they've been given death threats almost daily. >> reporter: but parents are not blaming the student. instead, they are supporting the teacher who they say didn't get the needed resources from the school district to deal with this student. >> and to me she did a fantastic job dealinging with this difficult situation. >> reporter: in 2014, san francisco unified adopted the safe and supportive schools policy, which says teachers must use every tool to avoid expelling or sending a student to the principal's office. even the teachers union supports the policy. >> the policy is something we believe in, that kids should be in school. >> reporter: but parents tell us the teacher erica kill complained to the principal and was then asked to leave. >> so the fact that the

in hercules, lyanne melendez. >>> a lot more to get to for you this evening. comp up, a car goes up in flaimdz and police say what happened is a lesson for all of us. >>> how uborrer is getting crash test dummies in the bask seat. >>> plus the hopd weekend that has trooflers on alert and the tsa being read the riot act. >> this crisis didn't just come out of nowhere. >>> and one win away from the stanley cup finals, we're live in san jose where the excitement runneth over. >> announcer: loss altos, palo alto and all the bay area, this is abc 7 news. >>> okay, while we stress about how things are going for the warriors, tonight the san jose sharks are just one win away from advancing to the stanley cup finals. this would be a franchise first. abdz 7 news reporter chris nguyen is live at the s.a.p. center with the excitement building up to tonight's huge game. chris, this is fabulous. >> reporter: and dan the fans have waited a very long time for this moment. if you take a look behind me, we're live in front of the s.a.p. center where fans have gathered in front

and let's go live to abc 7 news reporter lyanne melendez in the financial district. >> reporter: dan, good timing. she just arrived and definitely it's full speed ahead for hillary clinton with less than two weeks before the california primaries. supporters arrived here very early to get inside the high bern ya bank near market street. before arriving here, mrs. clinton spoke to supporters in san jose. now, a recent field poll in california found that jobs and the economy are the two things that matter most when choosing a candidate. but clinton instead focused her attention on donald trump. >> we know a lot about donald trump. he roots for himself, not for you. he wants a good result for himself, he doesn't care who gets hurt in the process. that is not -- that is not the kind of person who should be the president of the united states of america. we cannot let that happen. >> bernie! bernie! bern bernie! >> reporter: and let's not forget that secretary clinton is in a dead heat with vermont senator bernie sanders here in california. sanders supporters came out to criticize clinton fo

abc 7 news reporter lyanne melendez is live with the latest on this developing story. >> reporter: dan, it's been an unbelievable 48 hours for this community. grief counseling was going on today at novato high. i spoke to one of the mothers of the teens arrested who told me she couldn't believe when s.w.a.t. teams arrived at her apartment. we may see the s.w.a.t. team again as they go closer to making a third arrest. it has been a great concern to this community that four students from novato high were possibly involved in this incident. that's where the mayor held a press conference to say this has sent shock waves through novato. >> violence will not be tolerated in our city. any life lost is one life too many. not in our town. >> reporter: it started:]p2 wednesday late afternoon when investigators say four teens and a fifth person met on a trail near novato high. two of the teens were shot and stabbed. one died, the other was bad injured but managed to kuhle 911. the next day a s.w.a.t. team arrived at the home of one of the suspects, arrested a 17-year-old male. then a few hours la

let's begin with lyann lyanne melendez. lyanne? >> it was a very enthusiastic crowd. if you remember, gavin newsom supported hillary clinton eight years ago, over obama and hillary never has forgotten that. now, police clinton focused on two things that are important and matter most, and theys are jobs and economy. she delivered quite a few jabs at donald trump. >> interest there is no can let donald trump get near the white house. >> bernie sabders kachl out to criticize clinton. inside, mrs. clinton talked about reuniting the party and the country. she has an early event in oakland, a breakfast, consisting of chicken and waffles. that sounds great. >>> hillary clinton made a stop in san jess yeah, raising the possibility she and bernie sanders should form a unity pack to defeat donald trump. david louie continues in san jose. david? >> i'm standing aconsiders street from parkside hall. she proposed there would be unity and she might have confused voters by saying she and bernie sanders were on the same page. >> with california primary, a few voters wanted to hear fr

let's begin with lyann lyanne melendez. lyanne? >> it was a very enthusiastic crowd. if you remember, gavin newsom supported hillary clinton eight years ago, over obama and hillary never has forgotten that. now, police clinton focused on two things that are important and matter most, and theys are jobs and economy. she delivered quite a few jabs at donald trump. >> interest there is no way we can let donald trump get near the white house. >> bernie sabders kachl out to criticize clinton. inside, mrs. clinton talked about reuniting the party and the country. she has an early event in oakland, a breakfast, consisting of chicken and waffles. that sounds great. >>> hillary clinton made a stop in san jess yeah, raising the possibility she and bernie sanders should form a unity pack to defeat donald trump. david louie continues in san jose. david? >> i'm standing aconsiders street from parkside hall. she proposed there would be unity and she might have confused voters by saying she and bernie sanders were on the same page. >> with california primary, a few voters wanted to

lyanne melendez was the first to tweet out how this man will lead the effort. she joins us live now where the school would be. lyan lyanne? >> reporter: i've been following this story for years. you know, an old building with endless possibilities. but of course no money. now the economy is better, the schools have more money, and of course there is a new bond out there. and there is don harris known in the art community here of san francisco, his new title will be executive director for creativity and the arts for the san francisco unified school district. for years, proponents of the arts have talked about bringing student performers closer to those who already work for the symphony, ballet and opera. >> 57,000 children in that school district are going to be touched by the kind of art energy we're putting out and the institute is going to do it. >> reporter: don harris has been picked to spear head the next stage of the school district's art center development. at 135 van ness. the $300 million plan consists of an art institute for all district children. in a

in san francisco, lyanne melendez, "abc7 news." >> medical marijuana is coming to marin county. the board of supervisors approved a cannabis dispensary program yesterday. applications can be submitted start thing july. a maximum of two dispensaries are will be allowed. >>> tonight, the legal smoking age has been raised to 21 from 1. the bill was one of six the governor took action on today. among the other bills he signed, one that will regulate the sale of electronic cigarettes and another that closes loopholes in existing laws. >>> a cooking challenge pitted two san francisco high schools against each other. and it was all about health. "abc7 news" was there today when students competed in an iron chef style healthy cooking challenge. each team had to prepare a tasty, healthy meal within an hour. students showed off their culinary skills and nutrition knowledge. >> when we go off to college, we'll know how to make delicious, affordable, heart healthy meals and live a healthy lifestyle after. >> we learned a lot about how cooking healthy isn't always such a hassle, as it's made

lyanne melendez, abc 7 news. >>> a new look at google glass.amedics see in the device that simply didn't take off with consumers. >>> here's a live look outside. li i want to show you some cutting edge technology. this is a vhs tape. push that tape in and hit play. this is a flip phone. have you seen these before? it's called a compact disc. oh. looks like we're getting a facsimile. what year is it to you? it's old. you'd rather use newer technology? definitely. well, i've got something to show you. this is the 2016 chevy volt. it uses extended range electric technology. the prius hybrid uses battery technology developed 15 years ago. chevy expects volt drivers to get over a thousand miles between fill ups. it's got every technology there is. the prius actually belongs on the table. ♪ you wish your dog could fight off fleas and ticks. but since he can't... you rely on frontline plus. because frontline plus unleashes a deadly killing force to kills fleas and ticks, plus flea eggs and larvae, preventing a new flea infestation. its protection last

lyanne melendez is live in noef tau with the latest on a vemming story. >> reporter: and it has been, of course, a great concern to this community. that's why the play mayor felt compelled to hold a press conference. she read from a prepared statement and took no questions. she said that this that's sent shock waves through novato. now, this all happened in the last 48 hours, and it has been very trying here. it tarted wednesday late afternoon when investigators say five teens met on a trail near novato high. two of the teens were shot and stabbed. one died. the other was left to die but managed to call 911. let's hear from the mayor. >> violence will not be tolerated in our city. any life lost is one life too many. not in our town. >> reporter: now, the next day a s.w.a.t. team alived at the home of one of the suspects arrested a 17-year-old male, then a few hours later made a second arls, this team a 16-year-old. now, police are looking for a third suspect but did not find him. investigators say they are close to locating that third person. now, the sheriff's department here is also

lyanne melendez, abc7 news. >> still ahead, a new look at google class.outside from the roof camera. lisa will have your full accuweather forecast in a minute. >> the abc7 news app on the go on your schedule on one screen. all the weather, traffic and that's a good lookin' pile of dirt. yeah. it's nature's care. what's in it? lots of rich, moist organic things. can i touch it? yeah, get in there. that feels really good. nature's care organic garden soil. that's some good dirt. and that's some other good stuff too. >> breaking news out of sacramento. a chp officer has been hospitalized after being hit on a traffic stop. the freeway is closed in that direction while the investigation is underway. it's not no one if the officer was inside or outside the car when the collision occurred. >>> 5:40 is our time. this is a video from the san francisco museum being built from the ground up. the 335 makeover took six years. it will reopen to the public on may 14th. with he will give you a peek inside this sunday at 6:30 with our reairing of the new view on modern. >

abc 7 news reporter lyanne melendez is live with the details. lyan lyanne? uc system, they have some kind of academic protection if they are injured. but what about the remaining 66%? well, today the uc regents said it's time to level the playing field. for anyone on the cal basketball team, a guaranteed four-year athletic scholarship is a game-changer. ask roman davis, a freshman. >> i can finish up my education no matter what happens on the koert. i believe that's very important, and i think it's -- i think -- i know that was a very big thing that i thought about in my decision to come here. >> reporter: both cal and ucla are division i-teams and must abide by pac-12 conference rules which in 2012 stated that these colleges must continue to provide financial support to athletes who are injured and forced to stop playing. >> they look at you more as a person rather than just kind of an athlete. >> reporter: today the uc regents said it was time to include some of the other ucs, all division ii colleges. that means the financial help would continue past the

lyanne melendez, abc7 news. >> still ahead, a new look at google class.t at first take off with consumers. coming up, lisa argen will have the full accuweather forecast in just a few minutes. they're lovin' their vegetables. this is huge news! it's all thanks to our birds eye chef's favorites side dishes perfectly sauced or seasoned. what are you..? shh! i'm live tweeting. oh, boy. birds eye. so veggie good. ♪ you wish your dog could fight off fleas and ticks. but since he can't... you rely on frontline plus. because frontline plus unleashes a deadly killing force to kills fleas and ticks, plus flea eggs and larvae, preventing a new flea infestation. its protection lasts a full 30 days. no wonder frontline plus is recommended by vets for killing fleas and ticks. after all, your dog is a lover not a fighter. frontline plus. vet recommended flea and tick killer. >> paula joins us from new york to tell us what is coming up on "good morning america." >> good morning. coming up on gma this saturday, gop leader are on a collision course with their presumptive n

in richmond, lyanne melendez, abc 7 news. >>> it is graduation season.c 7 news was at spring valley science school as these kindergartners got their promotion certificates to the first grade. spring valley is the oldest public school in california dating back to the gold rush. thank you for joinings us for abc 7 news at 4. abc 7 news at 5 begins right now with dan and kristen. >>> our number one priority is to find her. >> breaking news in the search for this vallejo teenager. last seen screaming for help and now comes word of a shootout. >>> on the roof and on the ground sheriff's deputies look for whoever killed a high school student. first one arrest and moment ago a second man taken into custody. >>> also, a jury answers a $9 billion question. >>> and happening now, hillary clinton in the bay area suddenly finding a message that works. >> reporter: i'm abc 7 news meteorologist sandhya patel. summer like heat for the 408d weekend. we'll look at the temperatures coming up. >> announcer: abc 7 news starts right now with live breaking news. >>> and that

in san francisco, lyanne melendez, abc 7 news. >>> it's teacher appreciation day.to thank his fifth grade teacher. he posted this picture from 1979. he did it on the same day he honored the national teacher of the year with a little humor. >> you just need to settle down. >> that's the president having a little fun with johanna hayes, this year's very thuz area tick winner. the 44-year-old teaches in waterbury, connecticut. thank you for joining us for our abc 7 news at 4. i'm ama daetz. the news at 5 begins now with kristen and dan. >>> we are not going anywhere! >> happening now, activists descend on san francisco city hall. they demand by the so-called frisco five the demand they're making to fire the police chief. >>> plus -- >> these chashg charges again completely false. >> a former 49er comes out fighting. why he says politics and money are behind the rape accusations. >>> the feds fail to nip it in the mud. oakland's victory over the marijuana superstore. >>> i'm sandhya patel. several chances for showers this week. i'll show you when coming up. >> announce

lian lyanne melendez, abc 7 news. >> we learned about this story through a viewer e-mail. tell us what's happening where you live by e-mailing us. >>> there was a plot twist today in the saga over the future of george lucas' museum. >> bay area leaders now waging a new battle to try to lure the "star wars" director back leer to bid his museum. >> kristen sze is here with more. >> ama and larry, local movers and smaik hes took out this full-page ad in the "san francisco chronicle" today urging george lucas to build his museum on treasure island. the splashy ad was signed by die nan feinstein and three former mayors. they want the lucas museum to be the star attraction on a redeveloped treasure island. the directionor originally wanted to build his museum of "star wars" memorabilia in the presid presidio, but the trust rejected the project. lucas then move td to chicago, his wife's hometown. but it's now on hold there due to a federal lawsuit by people who don't want it along lake michigan. and that has the san francisco lobby quoting princess lea. hope is not lost today t.

as lisa amin uh --ly lyanne melendez >> as lisa amin gulezian explains more. >> he was originally bookedo the same jail where he works as a correctional deputy. detectives arrest eddie yes last night at his santa clara home. >> please don't say anything. not even good morning john or anything. you don't say nothing. >> diaz moved in a year ago and lived here with his 8-year-old son. sources tell me the victim was also eight years old when diaz molested her in the spring of 2012. the girl's mother was tipped off when the victim asked are adults allowed to kiss me on the lips. >> it made me physically ill. >> his home is kitty corner to an elementary school. neighbors admit they were glad diaz moved in. >> you think of somebody you can run to when something like that happened and instead he is doing it which is completely not -- it doesn't make you feel right. >> the santa clara county sheriff released this statement saying, quote, the allegations are deeply disturbing. if they are true this correctional deputy did not meet the standards of our office and he must beheld accountable for his

in the newsroom, lyanne melendez, abc 7 news. >>> well, we've learned today two oakland police officers caught up in a sexual misconduct investigation have resigned. they were among four placed on leave. the department wouldn't release the names of the officers, and what it calls an effort not to compromise the ongoing investigation. claims of sexual misconduct involving oakland police surfaced after the suicide of an officer last year. he left a note with officers' names. >>> police are now saying a millbrae father is the victim of a homicide. keith green had been missing since april. he was last seen at the millbrae pancake house. his phone was found in golden gate park. his body found last week between healdsburg and geyserville. more now from vic lee live in san mateo. vic? >> reporter: dan, we now have some answers, but they raise even more questions. keith green's body was found a week ago, but authorities kept it quiet as they launched a homicide investigation. an investigation that has yet to yield a suspect. keith green, father of two kids he loved, simply disappeared. he left

abc 7 news reporter lyanne melendez is live by the water with the story. >> reporter: you know, they just don't want to leave our area, and i don't blame them, dan. now, i spotted them at about 4:00 this afternoon and really nice. it was actually spectacular right behind me. now, about 3:00 this afternoon we spotted 3 three humpback whales at baker beach. they were spouting and feeding. proof of that were all of the marine birds around them, and that's exactly why they're here, attracted by a large number of anchovies that are going in and out of the bay. they prefer, of course, krill but they are found in colder, deeper waters. when a humpback finds a good source of food, they stick with it for a while. and when they run out, they quickly leave the area. and that -- >> they hunt around in the areas and if they don't find something in a certain amount of time they leave. these whales will probably stick around until they don't find anything. >> reporter: now, hopefully for them that will be soon. while people love -- >> we've been trying to keep the story somewhat quiet just to give

lyanne melendez, abc7 news. >> millions of americans may get more money in their paychecks after obama administration changed overtime rules you have to be compensated. >> under the policy, workers and managers can get overtime pay if working more than 40 hours per week if they make less than $37,400 a year. the rules take effect in december. >>> an effort to get california workers advance notice of work scheduled is gaining momentum. state lawmakers are pushing a bill that requires employers to give one week advanced notice of schedules. >> this idea is giving families some level of reliable scheduling and what you have the ability to predict when you will work. >>> a big celebration for a nonprofit organization housed inside one of the most-photographed buildings in san francisco. you may recognize the womens' building. it's housed 170 womens organizations. >> providing affordable space and that they can dedicate resources to the program. >> the building offers a soup pantry, help, and job training and used for community events. >>> in two hours, google laid out devices and developme

i'm live in oakland, lyanne melend melendez, abc 7

lyanne melendez, abc7 news. >> millions of americans may get more money in their paychecks after obama rules you have to be compensated. >> under the policy, workers and managers can get overtime pay if working more than 40 hours per week if they make less than $37,400 a year. the rules take effect in december. >>> an effort to get california workers advance notice of work scheduled is gaining momentum. state lawmakers are pushing a bill that requires employers to give one week advanced notice of schedules. >> this idea is giving families some level of reliable scheduling and what you have the ability to predict when you will work. >>> a big celebration for a nonprofit organization housed inside one of the most-photographed buildings in san francisco. you may recognize the womens' building. it's housed 170 womens organizations. >> providing affordable space and that they can dedicate resources to the program. >> the building offers a soup pantry, help, and job training and used for community events. >>> in two hours, google laid out devices and developments. tonight explaining what is

. >> abc 7 news reporter lyanne mill melendez has more. >> reporter: 400,000 signatures were required. proponents of this proposition managed to collect 600,000. now, who gets to sell it first if it passed? medical marijuana businesses will get priority for all new licenses. >> join us in tearing down this wall. >> reporter: it was a who's who of supporters of the proposed control, regulate and tax adult use of marijuana act. a long name with more than enough money to run an efgtive campaign. for starters, the measure would make it legal for anyone over 21 to grow up to seven plants and have an ounce of the drug without any implications. those in law enforcement who back the measure say illegal marijuana has caused much harm on our streets. >> the trades, the cartels emerging, the gangs emerging on our streets. >> reporter: as a result, studies have shown that communities of color has been disproportionately targeted. >> they targeted the african-american community, latino community right from the get-go. we watched almost 40, 50 years of will it happen rnkts licensed marijuana grower

in pittsburg, lyanne melendez, abc 7 news. >>> recovery teams have now found the bodies of both oakland boys missing since saturday after they drowned in a reservoir near modesto. you're look at video caught by stanislaus county after they scoured the reservoir. both 15-year-old boys vanished after jumping off a boat. family members spotted a teenager earlier today hours before the other was found. >>> now to the race for the white house house. presumptive lk nominee donald trump lashed out at the media while releasing details about the funds he raised for military veterans months ago. this as the democrats battle it out here in california. here's abc news reporter stephanie ramos. >> reporter: donald trump has unveiled his veteran charity list. >> i have raised a tremendous amount of money for the vets, almost $6 million. all of the money has been paid out. >> reporter: that figure slightly less than he claimed back in january, some of the contributions coming from trump himself. >> a i gave a million dollars. >> reporter: months after trump says she raised the funds for the vets in io

in the newsroom, lyanne melendez, abc 7 news. >>> well, we've learned today two oakland police officerst investigation have resigned. they were among four placed on leave. the department wouldn't release the names of the officers, and what it calls an effort not to compromise the ongoing investigation. claims of sexual misconduct involving oakland police surfaced after the suicide of an officer last year. he left a note with officers' names. > p

lyanne melendez, abc7 news. >>> happening today, apple's remodeled flagship store in san francisco opens to the public. on thursday some lucky people got a sneak preview of the store in union square, the company said it will be the new vision for retail. the new store includes 42-foot sliding glass doors, living trees in the customer support lounge and a 47-year-old restored fountain. the doors open at 10:00. >>> also happening today, the amgen tour of california had -- will race in santa rosa to begin the last two days of the event. hundreds of cyclists are competing in the tour, which has 8 total stages. this is the 11th annual amgen tour. it began last sunday in san diego and has made its way through santa barbara and heading north. today's race begins at 8:00. the tour ends tomorrow in sacramento. >> we have some weather changes on the way. here's meteorologist lisa argen. she's tracking the conditions where you live. hi, lisa. >> good morning to you. you are right, the cool weather continues. we are going to add in a chance of showers today, maybe even a thunderstorm. it's a 1 on ou

abc 7 news reporter lyanne melendez has her story. >> reporter: when she's not teach willing a classents or volunteering at an after-school literacy program, this is what she enjoys doing the most. pure mathematics. >> it really never stops because we've ultimately realized that we understand almost nothing. it's a never ending journey, keep trying to understand, dig deeper and hopefully arrive at something. >> reporter: hollywood has made a few movies inspired by math intellectuals and their struggle to make some kind of contribution in their world. this student has many had her own struggles. >> i was struggling with motivation. it took something pretty strong i think to make me feel like i had a purpose. >> reporter: she found motivation and passion through her professors at cal. today she wants other women to know that math is within their reach. >> oftentimes women haven't necessarily been welcomed by the majority of men, but it just led to several problems. i think we are in a changing society. i'm optimistic. >> reporter: her other passion is playing a classic indian music. al

in san francisco, lyanne melendez, abc 7 news. >>> well, thank you to our viewers who posted pictures and videos on social media of the sinkhole. when you see news where you live, share it with us by posting with that hash tag, abc 7 now. we might just use it on air or online. >>> drivers in moraga can now get around a sinkhole causing problems for nearly two months. one lane of ream boulevard is now open. heavy rain caused the sinkhole to open in early march. it will cost millions of dollars to fix the damaged road and the sidewalk. repairs may not be finished actual little until the fall. >>> it's time to turn to our weather and take a live look outside from our mt. tam cam. a nice day. >> really nice day. spencer christian is here with an accuweather update and a look at a slight warm-up. >> that's truf. we had a day much like yesterday, cool at the coast with lingering low clouds, sunny inland and mild in some spots. here is a look at doppler 7 hd. low clouds and fog is growing on the coastline. look at sfo, the left side of your xreeb you see in the distance low fog and clouds. i

i'm live in oakland, lyanne melend melendez, abc 7 news. >>> polls just closed in west virginia's primary, and abc news is now projecting donald trump will win an the republican side and, of course, no surprise since his competition has dropped out. >> and bernie sanders is leading but not yet by enough to be projected the winner over hillary clinton. polls in the nebraska republican primary close in one hour. >>> well, it was a surprise to know one but astounding nonetheless. one day after steph curry's brilliant performance in portlander, last night the warriors star was named the leelg's mvp. >> did you see that game? his family and team attend the awards ceremony. laura anthony was there as well. she is live from oracle arena tonight. laura? >> reporter: hi, dan. well, it only seemed fitting that steph curry officially received this award today after last night's performance inport land, a clear illustration of what it means to be the mvp. >> the first unanimous mvp in nba history. >> reporter: less than 24 hours removed from a playoff performance for the ages, steph curry accepted hi