unfortunately, because marin and never became part of the bart system, it does not go out to in northwestern san francisco in marin, which is an area that has to be analyzed for the future. finally, i guess there was the question about, you know, the metropolitan area and what if it includes. there are mixed opinions as to whether san francisco bay area includes the south bay also. the census bureau and others consider them two different metropolitan areas. so that does not really make too much difference, but it is interesting to look at it, and i think we do have to consider it one region, but they certainly are distinct areas. secondly, i want to thank elizabeth for a very excellent report, answering questions i raised about the van ness special use district and hospital charity care information. as our discussion continues discussion continuescal pacific and on housing issues, it is important to have the facts first and make decisions second. she has provided us and the commission was some really interesting and important answers to with the van ness plan is, with a special use district is, and a hist

. >> and san francisco public defender there referring to a study conducted by a northwestern university a while back. they looked at death penalty cases in the 80s. and this district attorney actively supported this bill. former governor schwartzeneggar vetoed the same bill, twice, at the urging of the california district attorney association. vic lee abc 7 news. >> and thanks vick. when we return, power of emily. she may no longer be a tropical storm but poses a big threat to haidy. >> michael finney is taking your questions through facebook and twitter. there are links for you on abc 7 news.com. >> and air traffic is moving along nicely. we have delays here at home. sfo, because of low ceilings and visibility, much of the mid section looks good. green lights there, but on the east coast, thunderstorms near atlanta producing minor delays and in new york la guardia has traffic management issues so there are delays there as well. we'll take a look at bay area weather in just a moment as i return when the news co@iiiiiiiññ'ñ'ñ'ñ'ñ'ñ'ñ'ñ'ñ'wot >>> in syria now, one resident says military g

they hope to settle in san francisco where he's started a pet grooming business. >>> the study by northwestern university recited men that -- recruited bisexual men. >>> in the past ten minutes we've learned more information about singer amy wine house 'death. a spokesperson for his -- amy winehouse's death. a spokesperson for her family say no drugs showed up in her system when she died. the tests did show alcohol was present but it's not yet determined if that or prescription drugs may have played a role in her death. >>> the san francisco giants and stub hub are working together on the newest ticket technology at tonight's giants' game they will show up a new bar coding system. it will let ticket systems use an app to get in their games. stub hub says it will make it easier for fans to purchase last-minute tickets. >>> it is the first day of school for the hayward school district and men are being asked to lead the way. today's million father march is taking place in nearly 600 cities across the country. fathers grandfathers uncles, big brothers and all male models are being asked to escort