ktvu's patty lee is live with how the story played out today. >> reporter: it started right here. this is where the gunman shot a woman who neighbors found. >> reporter: carole marie brooks was shot to death by a man police say she knew, john quincy ellis. >> i heard a loud bang. i heard a lady scream. a gun shot victim. towels over her wound. we got her to sit down and we called the police and flagged down an ambulance. >> reporter: neighbors heard a gun shot sunday afternoon. then saw the suspect running away. >> i saw a gentleman run out of the place, hop into his car, my guess he went for the highway. >> reporter: police say witnesses descriptions of the car hecheed them track him to his home town. that is where police caught up with his this morning. >> he pulled over but wouldn't cooperate. >> reporter: instead the suspect begged police to shoot him. >> when the officers didn't shoot him, he ran into the path of a truck. he was truck and died at the scene. >> reporter: detectives are looking for clues as to why he might kill his acquaint finance. >> reporter: police say most

ktvu's patti lee tells us, the archdiocese says the new rules set to appease the church still are goinggainst freedom of religion. >> the catholic communities have pressed vigorously this past week for reversal -- >> reporter: president obama announced that church run schools and hospitals will not have to cover birth control. but that the insurance will have to. the allowance makes little difference and besides it misses the point. >> he basically didn't hit the main issue which was religious freedom. >> reporter: the administration must go back to defining church and school as religious. the catholic health association a trade group that represents catholic hospitals has said it is satisfied with the revised rules. parishners say because the rules are changes they needed time to read the letter. >> stood our ground and little victories. >> reporter: in san francisco, patti lee, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> a greek parliament approved austerity measures. >>> before the vote chaos erupted on the streets of athens as protesters angry clashed with police. dozens were injured. police used tear

reporting live in san francisco, patty lee, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> the president of the california public utilities commission responded to criticism he put himself on the panel to decide the penalties for the san bruno pipeline explosion. she said he will work with the commissioner and they will act as equals. he says the fines will be considerable. >> he said as long as he is involved, he will question the credibility. >> reporter: employees will receive layoff noticed after they voted to eliminate 100 positions. union groups and occupy demonstrators protested the cuts. the city had to trim $28 million. >> we don't have the luxury of being angry because there is so much at steak. so what we need to do is be professional on both sides. >> earlier, the city sent out thousands of layoff notices. they will now be resend. many jobs will be cut in the public works departments. several departments will merge and the city will sell a former fire station but there will not be cuts to popular programs. >>> better outlook in contra costa where the county doesn't plan any cuts. first time in

reporting live, patty lee, ktvu channel 2 news. a panel from the court heard a push to bring affirmative action back. ktvu's rob roth is live with why some say it is creating a new system. >> reporter: supporters of affirmative action say there is little diversity here at university of california at berkeley, a direct result of proposition 209. >> reporter: if you look at the students on the university of california at berkeley campus, it is what you don't see, few african american and latino students. according to statistics, the freshman class is 3% black. 11% latino, 27% white and 42% asian. many african american students say the numbers prove affirmative action is necessary. >> we need more representation to show that we can success as much as anybody else can. >> reporter: others aren't sure that is the answer. >> if you are meant to be here you will be here. >> reporter: dozens of students rallied outside the court in san francisco this morning, inside those in favor asked a panel of the court of appeals to overturn a portion

patty lee, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> president obama will present his 2013 budget proposal to congress tomorrow. one that is likely to spark debate. among it is the buffet rule for americans making more than a million dollars to pay 30% in taxes. and a new $61 billion tax over 10 years on big banks to recover bail out costs. it is supposed to reduce the deficit by $4 trillion. republicans will present their own plan next month. >>> democrats wrapped up their convention today in san diego. governor jerry brown addressed the party along with kamala harris and they heard from nancy pelosi. one of the main topics was the governor's proposal to raise taxes on the wealthy. that plan was supported by many democrats today. >>> protesters gathered outside to voice their opposition to the national defense authorize action authorization act. they claim the act is a abuse of power that violates civil liberties. officials are appointing people to a board who have no interest in protecting the animals. they say they appointed two members to the board who are in favor of reducing overpopulated herds

patti lee says one gender is cutting back. >> reporter: that's right it turns the back in spending forts related to valentine's day is explained largely by a growing lack of interest among women. florist lydia wall readies for the biggest day of her year. >> valentine's day is the most important flower holiday. >> reporter: she hopes this year will be better than last. but a new survey by visa says americans plan to spend less on valentine's this year. not a big surprise until you dig deeper. turns out men say they are planning to spend 6% more on gifts while women plan to spend less. a whopping 14% less. >> i feel it's a manufactured holiday and i don't want to spend the money that i don't really have on something i don't think matters. >> reporter: does that mean women are less like venus and more like the grinch. not according to our survey. >> that's our role. it's our nature to chase and impress and that's what we're supposed to do. >> reporter: the younger set is the most enthusiastic about the holiday. >> a little over $200. >> on your sister? >> yeah. >> reporter: according to

patti lee says one gender is cutting back. >> reporter: that's right it turns the back in spending fored to valentine's day is explained largely by a growing lack of interest among women. florist lydia wall readies for the biggest day of her year. >> valentine's day is the most important flower holiday. >> reporter: she hopes this year will be better than last. but a new survey by visa says americans plan to spend less on valentine's this year. not a big surprise until you dig deeper. turns out men say they are planning to spend 6% more on gifts while women plan to spend less. a whopping 14% less. >> i feel it's a manufactured holiday and i don't want to spend the money that i don't really have on something i don't think matters. >> reporter: does that mean women are less like venus and more like the grinch. not according to our survey. >> that's our role. it's our nature to chase and impress and that's what we're supposed to do. >> reporter: the younger set is the most enthusiastic about the holiday. >> a little over $200. >> on your sister? >> yeah. >> reporter: according to visa, me

in richmond, patty lee, ktvu. >>> republicans in the u.s. house of representatives reversed their course today and announced they are willing to extend the payroll tax cut through the end of the year. a vote is still needed but this means millions of americans will likely continue to see an additional 2% in their pindot checks. the republican house leader said they didn't want workers to be saddd with a t obama sent his $3.8 trillion budget plan to congress and said it makes them tough but necessary choices. >> but the main idea in the budget is this: at a time when our economy is growing and creating jobs at a faster clip, we got to do everything in our power to keep this recovery on track. >> the president says his budget would reduced and the federal deficit by $4 trillion in ten years, to accomplish that he wants to eliminate bush era tax cuts and raise the amount of taxes paid by wealthy americans and reduce military spending by eliminating navy ships and fighter jets purchases. it does include spending increases such as one for the job

in richmond, patty lee, ktvu. >>> republicans in the u.s. house of representatives reversed their course today and announced they are willing to extend the payroll tax cut through the end of the year. a vote is still needed but this means millions of americans will likely continue to see an additional 2% in their pindot checks. the republican house leader said they didn't want workers to be saddled with a higher tax rate. >>> president obama sent his $3.8 trillion budget plan to congress and said it makes them tough but necessary choices. >> but the main idea in the budget is this: at a time when our economy is growing and creating jobs at a faster clip, we got to do everything in our power to keep this recovery on track. >> the president says his budget would reduced and the federal deficit by $4 trillion in ten years, to accomplish that he wants to eliminate bush era tax cuts and raise the amount of taxes paid by wealthy americans and reduce military spending by eliminating navy ships and fighter jets purchases. it does include spending in

the top story 7 patty lee live to explain the growing risk at city hall, patty. >> before crowds start picking up their viewing thoughts here, they should realize that the cup is facing a wave of political backlash that could threaten the event. >>> it cuts through the water to san francisco bay in what was filled as a preview of things to come. >> the cup lacking to have san francisco. i'm not sure san francisco had yet realized how lucky to have the cup. >> tomorrow a committee of supervisors will review the agreement which finalizes the terms, that includes fixing up crumbling peers in exchange of waterfront development rights. >> we're proposing to give $110 million worth of real estate to the 5th richest man in the world for an event that might not have very high attendance. >> former supervisor is one of the many taxpayers concerned that under the current deal san francisco are assuming too much risks. >> i think we could get it with the bill. i hope that what's objecting comes true. >> there isn't a blueprint or a map on how to do this. >> the head of organizing committee says b

reporting lye in san francisco, patty lee ktvu channel 2 news. >> ktvu.com has posted uneded video to find it under the bay area living section. a richmond floor scrambled to deliver valentine debut kay after sees got into delivery bands. the owners of mcdonald avenue say the thieves stole 60 from bands this morning. some paperwork was also taken. the florist said about all it could do was apologize and offer to make it up to the customers. we learned san jose bank was also hit. today's robbery happened just before 1:30:00 p.m. at bern know road. police say 2 and 3 men got away with an undisclosed amount of cash. one of the men was armed but no shots were fired and no one was hurt. was busted by federal agents. ahead, behavior of passengers that led to a huge drug hall. police are still looking for the gunman involved in a shoot out last night at nail salon. 5 people were wounded including a little girl. detectives today went door to door to speak with potential witnesses. the 2-year-old girl who was shot is the daughter of the salon's owner. she is now in stable condition after under

in san francisco, patty lee, ktvu channel 2 news. >> we're looking occupy protesters inside city hall mass demonstrations. oakland police released this video late this afternoon. it appears to show protesters opening the doors to city hall and they're just pouring inside. it shows protesting grabbing an american flag taking it outside. police hope to identify and prosecute anyone committing a criminal act more than 400 people were arrested during saturday's protest. members of occupy said today they're considering a class action lawsuit and almeda county county. >> police -- they were trying to precondition to make it safe for people to -- and that's the protest in america. >> the activist say officers brutalize unarmed protesters. they say there are reports of people being hurled downstairs and people tier gassed as they tried to disperse. they say that conditions where most of the people were taken after being arrested are unsantir. official layoff notices went out today to dozens of oakland city workers as the city struggles struggle to make up for state funds. they voted to elimin

. >>> ktvu's patti lee tells us a hospital in san francisco has called off a surgery because of the man'simmigration status. >> reporter: jesus navarro slowly dying from kidney failure fears that he will not see his little girl grow up. >> i had my insurance, i had work, i had everything. >> reporter: after 6-1/2 years to the kidney transplant list he made it to the stop, only to find out the surgery would not be possible because of the long term care. $400 since this website went live last thursday. >> he's paid his taxes, he waited his time on the list, he did everything he was supposed to do. >> reporter: advocate donald kagan says ucsf should perform the surgery because it's the right thing to do. but usf says that they do not make a decision on immigration status. but because there's such a shortage of organ transplants available, they need to make sure it goes to a right recipient. the navarros and ucsf are supposed to meet to find out what they will do. ucsf released a statement that says in part. these patients are not refused treatment, but rather we refer them to community-based

in san francisco, patti lee, ktvu news. >>> san francisco's municipal marina is said to get a lift beforep races. some people who lease slips for their boats are upset about proposed new rules for the marina. spaces are expected to be in high demand. supervisor mark ferrel tells kts ktvu a meeting is set for tomorrow afternoon. >>> go to ktvu.com for more video of the sailing event. you will find the section on the right side near the top of our home page. >>> an expensive shift to digital projectors may shut down theaters. the change is considered a major burden to smaller movie house which is will have to pay $75,000 per screen to go digital. >> the movie business is changing so rapidly. >> what's going to happen is they're going to close. they're going to close it's inevitable. >> reporter: the future of the theaters are up in the air. we found five other theaters in san francisco alone that tell us they may not be able to afford the switch. >>> a heads up tonight for those who drive on highway 4 in antioch and pittsburg. westbound lanes are scheduled to be closed overnight this wednes

patty lee, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> we learned that oakland mayer and police chief are going to discuss the spike in crime. today our cameras watched investigators finish an investigation on 83 avenue. compared to last year there were 11 murders at this time. this is where the shooting happened. one suspect was arrested. and investigators are also looking into a shoot out yesterday. six people were injured there. >> the oakland police department has stepped up paroles in those areas. we have our problem solving officer whose are meeting with community members and our neighborhood coordinators. >> the city leaders are set to hold a press conference tomorrow morning. >>> and this weather system headed our way will bring showers tomorrow morning and late tonight. let's go outside. live storm tracker 2. there is green. this is prefrontal stuff. light scattered showers, it moves into the bay area over the next few hours. it is not a lot of rain. the real rain is off shore. this storm has legs too. wind speeds already, winds gusting to 24 miles per hour. further off shore, wins up to 30 miles

patti lee, ktvu. >>> ktvu.com has more unedited visit owe on tony bennett's performance. >>> the fireartment and city leaders there unveiled the pulse point app. it's designed to alert cpr trained users when someone near by is suffering from sudden cardiac arrest. the app also allows users to access select 911 emergency centers for realtime access to other emergency activity. >>> the san mateo county supervisors voted to close a nursing home today despite protests. staff members said the closure means the transfer of 230 elderly patients and 200 staff lay offs. the closure is set for next year. >>> jenentech is sounding an alarm saying that someone is distributing their drug avastin. the true drugs have the word genentech clearly visible. the counter fit says rosche and is written in french. >>> a new report claims climate change can result in a cocoa shortage in the near future. the study said the demand for cocoa could exceed the supply by 2020. according to the report, the trait that produces the cocoa bean is delicate and difficult to grow. & % f0 >>> showers moving into northern

reporting live in san francisco, patti lee, ktvu news. >>> new information tonight on a story we first brought you two days agent about a multi agency drug bust. the fbi is looking for these four fugitives who are still on the lose. they are tony giovanni, derrick lane. more than 30 agents were involved in the sweep. >>> a san francisco woman cried today. she was arraigned in connection with a drug related explosion. angelic cisneros pled guilty. on tuesday night there was an explosion at a home in capital avenue. a 12-year-old boy is still hospitalized tonight with burns. police say it was a butane tank that exploded as illegal drugs were being manufactured >>> police are investigating the 47th murder of the year. the man had been stabbed and died shortly after arriving to the hospital. police would only identify him as a san jose resident. anyone with information is asked to call police. >>> three of the four represent can candidates made their pitches today to the conservative wing of the party. newt gingrich told the conservative party he would undo many of the things president oba

reporting live in san francisco, patti lee, ktvu news. >>> new information tonight on a story we first brought you two days agent about a multi agency drug bust. the fbi is looking for these four fugitives who are still on the lose. they are tony giovanni, derrick lane. more than 30 agents were involved in the sweep. >>> a san francisco woman cried today. she was arraigned in connection with a drug related explosion. angelic cisneros pled guilty. on tuesday night there was an explosion at a home in capital avenue. a 12-year-old boy is still hospitalized tonight with burns. police say it was a butane tank that exploded as illegal drugs were being manufactured >>> police are investigating the 47th murder of the year. the man had been stabbed and died shortly after arriving to the hospital. police would only identify him as a san jose resident. anyone with information is asked to call police. >>> three of the four represent can candidates made their pitches today to the conservative wing of the party. newt gingrich told the conservative party he would undo many of the things president oba

in san francisco, patti lee, ktvu news. >>> san francisco's municipal marina is said to get a lift beforecup races. some people who lease slips for their boats are upset about proposed new rules for the marina. spaces are expected to be in high demand. supervisor mark ferrel tells kts ktvu a meeting is set for tomorrow afternoon. >>> go to ktvu.com for more video of the sailing event. you will find the section on the right side near the top of our home page. >>> an expensive shift to digital projectors may shut down theaters. the change is considered a major burden to smaller movie house which is will have to pay $75,000 per screen to go digital. >> the movie business is changing so rapidly. >> what's going to happen is they're going to close. they're going to close it's inevitable. >> reporter: the future of the theaters are up in the air. we found five other theaters in san francisco alone that tell us they may not be able to afford the switch. >>> a heads up tonight for those who drive on highway 4 in antioch and pittsburg. westbound lanes are scheduled to be closed overnight this wedn

patti lee, ktvu. >>> ktvu.com has more unedited visit owe on tony bennett's performance. >>> the fireartment and city leaders there unveiled the pulse point app. it's designed to alert cpr trained users when someone near by is suffering from sudden cardiac arrest. the app also allows users to access select 911 emergency centers for realtime access to other emergency activity. >>> the san mateo county supervisors voted to close a nursing home today despite protests. staff members said the closure means the transfer of 230 elderly patients and 200 staff lay offs. the closure is set for next year. >>> jenentech is sounding an alarm saying that someone is distributing their drug avastin. the true drugs have the word genentech clearly visible. the counter fit says rosche and is written in french. >>> a new report claims climate change can result in a cocoa shortage in the near future. the study said the demand for cocoa could exceed the supply by 2020. according to the report, the trait that produces the cocoa bean is delicate and difficult to grow. & % f0 >>> showers moving into northern

in richmond, patty lee, ktvu, channel 2 news. >>> pg and e says a large number of santa cruz county residentsave asked to opt-out of using those smart meters. pg and e has received a total of 4400 requests. 706 are from santa cruz county marin county has 450 to date. alameda county has 283. pg and e has estimated that in the end, up to 150,000 customers may opt-out, based on their surveys. >>> three new turbines were unveiled today at chrissy field center in san francisco. installations of those wind turbines is the last step into making the center lead certified. it's a joint effort by the golden gate parks national conservancy and the hawaii national institute to study the effectiveness of small turbines. >>> a chance at a future and $100,000. >> for a college dropout, is the right term. >> why the only requirement is that you skip college. >>> after the party was over, a lot of feathers remain. tonight, we're learning the tonight, we're learning the price all [ male announcer ] with citibank, it's easy for jay to deposit checks from anywhere. easier than actually going to the bank. mobile

in richmond, patty lee, ktvu, channel 2 news. >>> pg and e says a large number of santa cruz county residentsked to opt-out of using those smart meters. pg and e has received a total of 4400 requests. 706 are from santa cruz county marin county has 450 to date. alameda county has 283. pg and e has estimated that in the end, up to 150,000 customers may opt-out, based on their surveys. >>> three new turbines were unveiled today at chrissy field center in san francisco. installations of those wind turbines is the last step into making the center lead certified. it's a joint effort by the golden gate parks national conservancy and the hawaii national institute to study the effectiveness of small turbines. >>> a chance at a future and $100,000. >> for a college dropout, is the right term. >> why the only requirement is that you skip college. >>> after the party was over, a lot of feathers remain. tonight, we're learning the price all of that fun from that valentine's day pillow fight ended up costing the city. >>> it's something parents and employers have been saying for years, if you want to be s

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patti ann: "happening now" is coming up at the top of the hour. jenna lee joins us.rking on jenna. jenna: we are watching this increasingly situation with iran. it's not helping the increasing price of oil and gas as we know. we'll explain what it all means to you, your security and wallet. our guest at the top of the hour will tell you where to find the cheapest gas prices in your neighborhood. that is going to be a plus. karl rove is here to talk about santorum a little more, just like dana and bill were discussing and dr. manny is here, patti ann, he's going to let us know if we should really, really truly cut out the diet soda this time. we'll see. i bet he recommends the red wine, but the diet soda i'm not so sure about. he's going to join us as well. patti ann: i need my diet soda, i've got to tell you. i'll be list toning that. great show coming up, thanks, jenna lee. witnessing a lifesaving device in action, the survivor of an avalanche this weekend says she owes her life to a sophisticated tool for back country skiers. we are going to talk to the man behind