shane bower and josh fattal were sentence to eight years in prison. they were hoping they would be released. i amuma in washington. julie ban deras is following the story. despite calls for leniency. shane bower and josh fattal reach reportedly sentenced to three year in prison for illegal entryy to the islamic republic . five years in prison for espitonnage. under islamic law it is pushable by death. >> they were arrested along with sarah shraud.nian plice ard them and saying they illegally entered iran. we got word from the state department and a spokesperson releasing a statement saying they are trying to work to confirm the reports about the eight year sentence and it has called for release of two men adding that shane and josh have been imprisoned too long. the hikers pled not guilty and say they unknowingly walked across the border to iran. the time they have spent in custody is enough. sarah slaud which is bower's fiance was released for medical reasons and returning to the united states after 410 days of solitary confinement and there was word

after that visit, shane bower's mother revealed that bower and his fiance had gotten engaged. for more, and video of the men released by iranian tv, go to ktvu.com. >>> and the battle of the bay is set to go on. joe fonzi joins us live in san francisco with how fans are gearing up. big day today. >> certainly is. this is a game that may be considered a preseason game for both these two teams. for the fans, it's bragging rights for the whole year since the 49ers and raiders don't meet during the regular season. 49ers fans used to be characterized as white wine sipping cheese eaters. you can't find them there. it's more about passion for the fans of both these teams both teams with no short annual of passion or tradition. >> we have been ticket holders for 60 years. thinks the group that we have had together for 25 years. we have a good mix of folks here. >> we allow this. it's okay. >> we have a great time: know that you are living the 49ers stereotype with wine and cheese. >> i am. i have my champagne, my cheese. have to do it. have to do it >>> you are wearing a jamarcus russ

former uc berkeley graduates josh fattal and shane bower were sentenced today this about each receiveight years in prison for charges of illegal entry into iran and spying. fattal, bower and sarah shourd were arrested in july of 2009, while hiking along the iranian bother determine shourd was released last accept because of medical reasons and did not return for the trial. police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run. a man was hit around this morning at 13th street and coalinga avenue. then a couple blocks away a burning truck was found. police have not confirmed if it was the same car involved in the run. >>> another search is underway in hayward future a missing nursing student, michelle le. she is last seen on may 27th. leaving kaiser hospital in hayward. police are treating the case as a homicide. le's family has vowed to search until there is proof she's dead. >>> lots of great stuff going on outside right now. rosemary, who is is the weather looking? >> our temperatures will drop from three to six degrees over yesterday. below yesterday. that cool weather maker that is breaking

shane bower and josh fattal will have to serve time of illegal entry and espiage.hey were arrested for crossing an unmarked border. sarah showed was released due to medical reasons and disturbing new video of the dead low riot in the uk. the surveillance video shows dozens of protestors opening fire on police officers and they set fire to buildings and looted several stores and they are releasing the footage in hopes that someone will turn them in. we'll send you back to forbes on fox only on the fox news channel. more of your hard earned green . same week a solar company declares bankruptcy after getting taxpayer assistance. president obama is shoveling out half million near for biofields. >> here david green means red for red ink. we have had decades for subsidies and make up 11 percent of the electrical generation and same time president obama makes his announcement, they will announce half billion loans to solar company in india. they are money losers. we have a green fuels called natural gas and have plenty here. quen, we should mention evergreen solar got sta

earlier this month shane bower and josh visit tal were sentenced to 8 years in prison for espionage andllegally entering country. they were arrested two years ago while hiking along the border with iraq. the appeals court decision could come quickly or it could take months. a third hiker, sarah shourd, was released almost a year ago. >>> dozens of homes threatened by a grass fire. progress made today in containing the flames and saving the home. >>> a second test for football fans. the infamously rowdy football fans for the raiders behave? that's ahead. >>> temperatures peeking out across the valley. we'll take a look at the cooling trend setting up for next week in just a few minutes. >> announcer: "eyewitness news" is brought to you by your northern california lexus dealer. ,,,, ♪ okay, so who ordered the cereal that can help lower cholesterol and who ordered the yummy cereal? yummy. that's yours. lower cholesterol. lower cholesterol. i'm yummy. lower cholesterol. i got that wrong didn't i? [ male announcer ] want great taste? honey nut cheerios. want whole grain oats that can help lo

. >> reporter: shane bower and fatal have spent two years in jail. >> it is their only line to the outside. i write every day, i always tell him how proud i am, he is doing well in prison i hope and he should not worry, that he is going to see and smell and feel freedom very soon. >> reporter: in washington, the state department said shane and josh have been in prison too long, and it is time to reunite them with their families. american efforts to have the two men released have been repeatedly frustrated says iran expert patrick clawson. >> in part the more effort we devote the more those in iran say oh goodie we have a wonderful bargaining chip here, let's see what more we can get for this. >> reporter: the eight year sentence setback hopes. the foreign minister had hinted the trial could lead to their release. >> you build up patience, you build up resolve, and you build up hope. and it has been a roller coaster ride. >> reporter: bower, fatal and another american were hiking in iraq when they apparently strayed across the unmarked border into iran. shore was released for medical reason

the lawyer for shane bower and josh vital said they received the sentence today. an iranian court sentenced them on charges of spying and illegally entering the country. the two were arrested in july of 2009 near the iraq-iran border along with sara shourd. she was released on bail for health reasons. the family released a statement today. it states in part, quote, shane and josh are innocent and have never posed any threat. we appeal to the authorities in iran to show come -- compass and allow them to return home to their families without delay. >>> president barack obama says libya is slipping from the grasp of the tyrant between rebels and muammar qaddafi is at a tiping point. the libyan dictator is under siege in the capital stiff tripolli. in a statement from martha's vineyard, the president said the best way for the bloodshed to end is for qaddafi to relink relinquish power. >> this is the moment so many libyans have been waiting so long to to see. the revolution has taken six months, but it is a matter of waiting 41 years of the qaddafi regime, and it is ov

josh fattal and shane bower got a sentence of eight years each on saturday on top of the two years they have already served. accused of espionage and illegally crossing the boarder from iraq. a third american sara shourd was released last year. the american reporter says the two men's family does plan to appeal. >> they will appeal. and try to see if they can at least get the sentence lessened. eight years is severe for the conditions they're in and the prison they're in. >> reporter: they are reportedly being held in a cell that is 10 by 14 feet. and they spend 23 hours of each day indoors. secretary of state hillary clinton says the u.s. is deeply disappointed by these latest sentences. >>> within the past hour, president obama said the situation in libya remains fluid. but that the 42-year reign of colonel muomar ghadafi is coming to an end. rebels now claim to have control of most of the capital city of tripoli. today, there are still scattered gun battles with forces loyal to ghadafi and he is nowhere to be found. three of his sons have now been arrested. world leaders as well as n

an iranian ambassador down-played reports that shane bower and josh fattal would be freed soon. the two men have been held for more than two years on espionage charges. their trial ended a week ago and a verdict was expected by now. >>> another bay area headline, the santa clara county d.a. will not charge two men in separate cases that involve a delayed death. one of the victims was lowell noble who died january 12 years after a beating that left him severely injured. the d.a. says it would be difficult to convince a jury in noble's case, and in the case of felix guba reflex a -- gubara that their injuries earlier were the exclusive cause of their death years later. >>> san francisco may follow san jose's lead in putting a cap on the number of medical marijuana dispense ryes. there are currently 26 licensed to operate in the city. the board of supervisors will consider relaxing rules regarding where the pot clubs are located. and some complain that current regulations have resulted in a high concentration of dispense ryes in certain neighborhoods and would like to change that.

shane bower and josh fattal were accused of entering iran ille l illegally. today ha have been the most difficult for our families. shane and josh are innocent and have never posed any threat to the islamic republic of iran. we appeal to the authorities in iran to show compassion and allow them to return home to our families without delay. >>> meanwhile, the economy, the big story as well. the ripple affects of the recession spreading to the most vulnerable victims, our children. >> i get up with my boxing gloves on every day for them. >> we will introduce you to a family that is struggling. parents sometimes force to go hungry themselves in order to feed their children. that story when we return. o crar and savor 3 crab entrees under $20 like our crab and seafood bake... or our snow crab and crab butter shrimp. my name's jon forsythe and i sea food differently. i don't always have time to eat like i should. that's why i like glucerna shakes. they have slowly digestible carbs to help minimize blood sugar spikes, which can help lower a1c. [ male announcer ] gl

iran has handed down eight-year sentencing for josh fattal and shane bower. they were accused of spying. in a statement their fame say, quote, we appeal to the authorities in iran to show compassion and allow them to return home to our families without delay. >>> prosecute rors are asking the woman to meet with them tomorrow. what does this mean? cnn's susan candiotti has been following this. susan, what do you know? >> well, we'll have to see how it plays out. of course there's been a lot of speculation about this case for weeks. the d.a.'s office won't comment about whether it will drop charges. on friday, prosecutors sent a her to to her and her lawyers. she's the housekeeper of accusing dominique strauss-kahn with sexual assault. ms. dialo is expected to attend that meet. >> so in this her, did it actually spell out or say that charges might be dropped? >> actually it did not. it said they would tell her what will happen in court on tuesday. now, there are so many reasons -- only so many reasons why they would want to meet with her ahead of the court appe

shane bower and his friend were convicted of trespassing and a third hiker sarah shourd was freed lastuse of medical reasons. >>> and in the city of oms, pro democracy activists say that tankers rolled into the city and they are now afraid to leave their homes because of the fighting. and one calls this a real war. cnn is not currently allowed into the country to cover the unrest, so we are unable to independently confirm the reports. a television interview with president bashar al assad said he would not step down. >>> and seen here, the strikes in israel are striking tunnels used by militants to launch attacks on israel, aed on theday is the third straight day of violence between the two sides. >>> tropical storm irene is swirling right now in the atlantic and those living on the southeast coast need to keep a watchful eye, and plus the deadly moments of the kansas city air show. [ woman ] welcome back, jogging stroller. you've been stuck in the garage, while my sneezing and my itchy eyes took refuge from the dust in here and the pollen outside. but with 24-hour zyrtec®, i get prescr

shane bower and josh patal were both convicted saturday of espionage and illegally crossing the border from iraq. they were both sentenced to eight years, and that's on top of the two years they've already served. they have 18 days to file that appeal. >>> a smoke alarm may have saved the life of a redwood city woman. that smoke alarm woke her up at about 5:30 a.m. she got out of bed, went to investigate what's going on and found flames in the garage. she grabbed her cell phone, got out, called the fire department and the home was heavily damaged. fortunately, no one was hurt. >>> it's a fee that you may have to pay, but that your neighbor might not. what some will be charged for access to the fire department. >>> we can't say it won't happen, but if it does, you'll have options. new protection starting tomorrow covering everyone who flies. >>> the big names still have big money. now, we ask, how can it help the state. the latest idea to keep our parks open. [ female announcer ] this is the story of eves. [ eves ] years ago, i hurt my shoulder drag racing. that's when i decided to take

exactly two years ago shane bower, josh vital were arrested while on the border with iraq.y were accused of spying. they were allowed to visit last year. he was released for health and humanitarian wrens and refuse -- reasons and refused to go back for sentencing. she is waiting to be reunited with her fiancee and friend. we have high hopes. this gives us the hope that the trial will be the end of the nightmare. >> the government was hoping to get something from this particularly the u.s. government. but they didn't see any positive sign from the u.s. >> they say the government is bending to public opinion while trying to save face. they say that's why a recent discussion regarding the hikers by the government has been so low key. >> attorneys say the last week of waiting will be difficult for them, and they say they will not comment until they hear the judge's final opinion sometime in the next week. >>> flooding in san francisco's diamond heights neighborhood. it was a broken watermain that sent a steady stream of water rushing down amber drive at court's way. the fire an

an iranian bass dor yesterday down-played reports that shane bower and josh fattal would be freed overhe weekend. two men have been held for more than two years on espionage charges. the trial was last week and the verdict was expected by now. >>> after a weekend of vandalism and looting in london, mayhem began as a protest over the fatal shooting of a man during a confrontation with police. more than 55 people were arrested. and 26 officers were injured. >> what we see behind us is very painful. the heart of our community has been ripped out. >> it was meant to be a peaceful protest. and the police made it worse. >> i hope the people are happy. but they are discontented. i think the system is cracked. and these are signs to show it. >> the riots took place not far from the main seat of next year's summer olympics. and now there are concerned raised about security during those concerns. >>> 6:12. >>> pg&e was warned months before the san bruno explosion about the risk of a disaster. documents filed with the state regulators show the utility's risk management group warned that gas in th

josh fatle and shane bower received an eight-year prison sentence and they have already been detainedr two years on espionage charges, accused of illegally crossing the boarder from iraq to iran and there was hope that they would be released soon. >> the state department, what is happening behind the scenes i don't know if we have a sense of everything that is happening but they are am touch with the families and they are trying to release them and do what what they can to get these men released and bring them home. >> the news week writer covering the story for months will be on the cbs "the early show" today. and that show begins this morning at 7:00 a.m. >>> there is a $10,000 reward to help catch the person who shot a 2-year-old boy in oakland. the boy is recovering from a bullet wound to the arm. he was the only person hit by gunfire near international boulevard and seminary avenue saturday afternoon. the oakland tribune reports that he was with three adults when he was shot. >>> today, 22 san jose firefighters get to go back to work. they're all laid off about a year ago because

the names of the people pardoned have not been mentioned and there's no indication they include shane bower>>> there's growing cause for war crimes investigation after a gruesome discovery of a mass grave. the video is graphic. the charred and smoking remains of 50 executed people were found in a warehouse in tripoli. they believe that moammar gadhafi's troops committed the massacre. >>> a ship from the international organization for migration arrived in the area for supplies. one thousand stranded foreigners excepted to leave today or tomorrow on the ship. they're fleeing because of fighting and the food situation. >>> 5 people are dead after a streetcar popular with tourists crashed in rio. it's unclear what caused the accident. they are complaining that the streetcars are negligented and kept in terrible condition. they will shut down the system during their investigation. in june, a french tourist plunged to his death while riding the streetcar. >>> the nasdaq excepted to open monday morning despite the hit of irene in new york city. plans are in place including a backup generator if th

a senior diplomat says that he expects shane bower and josh about to be released very soon and therea general feeling that they will be freed during >> a big sell-off under way as we continue to follow what is happening with unemployment. the job front is very sluggish. we have a positive report of strong retail sales but that does not swing the market settled. japan making moves with their yen. that is strengthening their dollar. the strengthening dollar is weak on commodities like chevron. that is helping to send the dow of 295 points. >> more on a breaking news story, a man with a gun was reported on the campus of the virginia tech university. here is a map of the area. the nail board went out to faculty and students to tell them to stay inside locked buildings until it is deemed that the campus is safe. that has not happened yet. the report of a man with a gun came from teams that were attending a camp at the university. regular classes are not in session. police are still looking for the person in question. more on this story when we come back. >> >> england we are looking at a