he's a staff sargeant in u.s. army listing his hometown as antioch. there is a 3 d video of the camp his heroics made him only the fifth living soldier to be awarded medal of hon yorks the top award for braifrly. abc 7 news is live in ant yk tonight. we understand we spoke with his father. >> we did. he can barely keep emotions in check saying this isn't just great news for him and his family, it's terrific news for him where he grew up. the staff sargeant grew up here in antioch. he began in 1998 when joining marines. he joined the army. he has a host of medals including a purple heart. his deployment and commendations for employment in iraq and afghanistan. his company position was tacked by a taliban force. he also managed to address wounds while under fire, and managed to carry that wounded soldier to cover. he then risked his life to recover a radio in order to call in help. >> this is some bragging rights. as a dad, yae. you don't get that often. he has a sister and stepsister that are both nurses and we must have done something right as parents

he's a staff sargeant in u.s. army listing his hometown as antioch. there is a 3 d video of the camp his heroics made him only the fifth living soldier to be awarded medal of hon yorks the top award for braifrly. abc 7 news is live in ant yk tonight. we understand we spoke with his father. >> we did. he can barely keep emotions in check saying this isn't just great news for him and his family, it's terrific news for him where he grew up. the staff sargeant grew up here in antioch. he began in 1998 when joining marines. he joined the army. he has a host of medals including a purple heart. his deployment and commendations for employment in iraq and afghanistan. his company position was tacked by a taliban force. he also managed to address wounds while under fire, and managed to carry that wounded soldier to cover. he then risked his life to recover a radio in order t in h. >> this is some bragging rights. as a dad, yae. you don't get that often. he has a sister and stepsister that are both nurses and we must have done something right as parents. can't b

the staff sargeant went to school in oakley but now calls antioch home. he's being honored for saving the live of a fellow soldier and killing insurgents. sargeant carter will be recognized at the white house next month. >> tomorrow, vet transof the korean war will make the 60th anniversary of the end of the fighting in that conflict. a decorated hero awarded a navy cross, silver star and two purple hearts. >> supposed to be the only living march skbreen i take no pride in that. it just wasn't a situation to tell somebody tols do it he kil will gather to dedicate a site where a new memorial will soon rise. vet transare still looking for donations for that memorial f you can help out we have a link on our web site. >> still to come it's friday. that means finno's friday free stuff. >> why is this a special year for the gilroy garlic festival? >> and i will have the forecast for the gilroy garlic festival. temperatures dropping below average, soon. i'll have details coming up. >> and issuing commands from space. >>> we talked about concerts gg on and baseba

the staff sargeant is a former marine later enlisted in the army. he now calls antioch home. >> sargeant carter being honored for courageous action during a day long fire fight. this is u.s. army animation. the army says carter killed troops rendered first aid and risked his life to save a soldier. >> sargeant carter is also a purple heart recipient. the president bestowed the medal on another survivor. >> the clock is ticking for bart and unions to end another strike. by extending their current contract they've given themselves until august 4 to come up with a new agreement or else there could be another strike. that means there is nine days left to reach a deal. some progress has been made but main sticking points are salaries and benefits. they've not been discussed. bay area transportation leaders sat down to talk about contingency plans should bart strike again. >> ojaiy man accused of holding three women captive in his home has pleaded not guilty to 900, rather, guilty to 937 counts in a deal to avoid the death penalty. aerial castro enter tha

that is what the massachusetts state police sargeant wanted. sargeant sean murphy, there during the manhunt told the magazine his photos display the real boston bomber not someone fluffed and bufed for the cover of the magazine adding it's irritated the wounds that will never heal gene that is the real face of terror. a agree. >> it's inappropriate. that doesn't need to be out there. >> one photo shows a red dot on the 19-year-old's forhead from police snipers ready to shoot to kill necessary. tsarnaev is accused of working with his older brother to set off a pair of bombings that killed three people, injuring hundreds more. this cover angered many in boston with several stores now boycotting the august issue which is out today. >> i think they should focus attention on the brave people, the people that lost their lives not the monster who caused it all. >> sargeant murphy's bosses say these images were released with out auj saigs. death death authorization. the 25 year veteran now faces possible decision plin nairy action pending an internal i

. >> the army sargeant first class arrived with family members. more now from los gatos where the remains were taken. the urp journey for sargeant joseph steinberg reached the bay area. a plane arrived this morning at san jose international airport. steinburg from san francisco, captured during a the korean war in 1961. he was presumed to have died. >> i'm kind of mixed emotions. it's been 62 years we've grieved 62 years, i'm elated right now. i think it's a great thing we're bringing his remains home. >> a procession of veterans on motorcycles and police officers led the way. the casket was brought out in silence. family members were then taken inside and able to see remains of joseph steinberg. outside we witnessed a special moment between the patriot guard riders and his nephew. >> we wanted to be able to give one to you, to your family in recognition of services and sacrifice or his service and sacrifice, i should say. >> we wanted to make sure he got a welcome home and make sure the family knows they don't grieve alone, we grieve with them. >

. >> the funeral for sargeant steinberg takes place on thursday with full military honors at golden gate national cemetery. >> and still to come the security feature could be in the works for the next version of the iphone. it could be just what is needed to keep crooks away. >> smoky haze drifting from fires could be impacting your gelt away plans. >> live from roof of the kgotv broadcast center, i'm sandhya patel and will have more on the smoking skies, coming up. >> thank you. plus michael finney does the home work for you. find out where you can get best deals on back to school supplies. >>> authorities in the south bay looking for a man who tried to rob a bank but was stopped by a teller, investigators released images from bank of america on stevens creek boulevard in cupertino. take a look. they say the man threatened to shoot customers if he didn't get money but never flashed a weapon. the teller refused to hand over cash. the man ran off and police want to hear from anyone when has information about this man. >> police looking for help finding a stolen meals on wheels van. van ta

the sargeant says the teenager nid a bedroom and calling her mom who called 911. >> i was proud of her, you know? 13 years old to make a decision to grab her sibling taking them into a room and call someone. we're just grateful they she did. >> the men ran off. neighbors watched police search their backyard are shocked. >> very seldom happen here. used to be very, very safe here. you don't have worry skbit this and that. but these days, it could be happen anywhere. >> police hope the public will call in with tips to help them find others. >> a 32-year-old woman faces child neglect charges after police say she didn't feed her young children nearly two days. the kids ages two, four, and six were discovered in a motel. the youngest wearing only a diaper they're now under care of child protective services police say the moerj admitted being under the influence of methamphetamine. she has been placed in a psychiatric facility. >> a danville man whose two children were killed by a drunk driver in 2003 wants to change state law. he filed a ballot measure raising the cap on damages and force d

police sargeant chung wasn't working the day of the crash but finding a way to give back to victims. >> if you missed the blood drive there is still opportunities for to you donate. you can go to blood centers of the pacific. >> california supreme court requested a request to stop same-sex marriages. backers made that request last week after the u.s. supreme court cleared the way for same-sex marriages to reyum in california. state supreme court agreed to look at whether the ruling means the marriages are little statewide or just in two counties were plaintiffs live. >> the family foundation is helping one of the three ohio kidnapping victims move on after she was held for more than a decade. michelle knight is the first person to receive money designed to help with housing needs of victims. the foundation began after the abduction and murder of a little girl named polly klaus in 1993. >> a big street party wrapped up in the bay view neighborhood. an organization is celebrating an agreement that guarantees construction work for area residents in the hunter's point ship yard developme

the funeral for sargeant steinberg will take place on thursday at golden gate national sem tear san francisco is opening up its check back to get police officers, firefighters and sheriff deputies to move back into the city. this morning introducing a new program to help first responders to buy homes inside of san francisco. idea to with get personnel to live nearby so they can respond faster in the event of a disaster. >> they make more money but is it nouf purchase a nous san francisco? no. >> to qualify first responders must not have owned a home in san francisco for three years have to sell any other residences and must have 5% of the down payment. >> coming up a 7 on your side investigation. a flaw allowing thousands of drivers to get away with not paying golden gate bridge toll. >> and a law that will keep a soldier out of the death chamber. >> a former giant jumped ship. >>> a 7 on your side investigation revealed a significant flaw in the new all electronic toll collection system on the golden gate bridge. >> you know you can no longer use cash so thousands are getting billed for thei

the photographs taken by state police sargeant sean murphy. he released them as a counter balance to the controversial image on the cover of "rolling stone" magazine. murphy has been relieveded duty skptz subject of an investigation. >> a judge in southern california is about to finalize a $1 billion settlement between toyota ob owners and auto maker over claims of surd acceleration. this is when japanese ought yes maker started receiving complaints cars caused crashes, injuries and death. more than 14 million vehicles have been recalled since the claim surfaced. the deal was first announced in december and will affect 22 million customers. >> it's a device imagined on star trek series decades ago. now a company is working on a real medical tri quarter. this is so popular, it's breaking records and there is a day left to get an early prototype. >> what is that? what are you doing? >> with the crew landed in san francisco, they brought advanced medical devices with them. the fame jus this one. >> the medical tri quarter that grabbed vitals in a

the funeral for sargeant steinberg will take place on thursday at golden gate national sem tear san francisco is opening up its check back to get police officers, firefighters and sheriff deputies to move back into the city. this morning introducing a new program to help first responders to buy homes inside of san francisco. idea to with get personnel to live nearby so they can respond faster in the event of a disaster. >> they make more money but is it nouf purchase a nous san francisco? no. >> to qualify first responders must not have owned a home in san francisco for three years have to sell any other residences and must have 5% of the down payment. >> coming up a 7 on your side investigation. a flaw allowing thousands of drivers to get away with not paying golden gate bridge toll. >> and a law that will keep a soldier out of the death chamber. >> a former gia for over 60,000 california foster children, having necessary school supplies can mean the difference between success and failure. the day i start, i'm already behind. i never know what i'm gonna need. new school, new classes, new kid

the photographs taken by state police sargeant sean murphy.ased them as a counter balance to the controversial image on the cover of "rolling stone" magazine. murphy has been relieveded duty skptz subject of an investigation. >> a judge in southern california is about to finalize a $1 billion settlement between toyota ob owners and auto maker over claims of surd acceleration. this is when japanese ought yes maker started receiving complaints cars caused crashes, injuries and death. more than 14 million vehicles have been recalled since the claim surfaced. the deal was first announced in december and will affect 22 million customers. >> it's a device imagined on star trek series decades ago. now a company is working on a real medical tri quarter. this is so popular, it's breaking records and there is a da left to get an early prototype. >> what is that? what are you doing? >> with the crew landed in san francisco, they brought advanced medical devices with them. the fame jus this one. >> the medical tri quarter that grabbed vitals in an instant