The upper pines campground. Diask park rangers if the tree had been inspect and they couldnt comment on that, but call the tragedy extremely rare. We suggest people be aware of their surroundings, but in this situation people were in the campsite in upper pines in a designated campsite camping out just like people are doing right now. Im sad for the family and sad for the situation. Nothing you can do about it. I asked if the drought may have affected the health of the tree and they just said the incident is under investigation. Im michelle roberts. Thanks, michelle. This is not the first time a tree has fallen and killed someone in yosemite. A 21yearold counsellor died at the camp located near the national park. The unit found out in this case the leaders had warnings to arborists years before it fell. There was a death in yosemite. A tree branch struck his tree cabin. You can click on the top story box and you will find a link to our report at nbc bay area. Com. Colleagues of a deputy are calling their friend a hero. The sheriffs deputy drowned in a lake, in lake tahoe while trying to save the life of another swimmer. His friends say they are not surprised by his heroic actions. It has been a sad and somber scene here at the jail in martinez where the deputy worked. They are trying to come to terms with his tragic death. He was someone grow old with. He was going to be there forever. Friends and family of the deputy are dealing with a heart wrenching loss. The sheriffs deputy was paddle boarding in lake tahoe yesterday afternoon when he jumped into the water to try to save a friend he thought was in distress. We know he went into the water after him. Basically his body went into shock at that point. He drowned. His girlfriend tried tossing him a life jacket, but it was too windy to reach him. Those close to him including buddies from high school said they were not surprised he was willing to risk his life. He became a Police Officer for a reason. He wanted to help people. He gave his life for somebody else to live. Thats him. Flaggings are flying at halfstaff in contra costa and colleagues said they are crushed. He was our colleague and friend. He was an outstanding person and professional and we are proud to say he was a Contra Costa CountyDeputy Sheriff and he will be missed. No one is hurting more than the deputys family. We are told that his brother is a former nfl Football Player who played for both the browns and the raiders. They are currently working with the Sheriffs Department on funeral arrangements. In martinez, jodi hernandez, nbc bay area news. Riding from crimes submitted overseas. They nabbed 50 fugitives and five were living here in the bay area. It came to a sweep by agents. You are looking at operations in los angeles and baltimore, but among the suspects in the bay area, a man in the former yugoslavian military and played a role in the death of thousands of people as well as a man from asia accused of forcing women to have abortions and sterilizations. San jose and the police Union Announced what many are calling to be an historic agreement to place a pension reform measure, measure b, with a new packet of benefits. Live at city hall to tell us why the deal could repair the damage done to the police force. Robert sn. This deal almost collapsed on wednesday. What a difference a couple of days make when they are filled with around the clock negotiations. Again, there were two deals at stake. City leaders and the union agreed to set up new and more affordable benefits to replace the ones from measure b. The membership began voting on a separate offer that includes a 5 bonus and a total of 8 in raises. Both say the two deals will help restore the under staffed police force. This time is is a unique opportunity to rebuild the department and add officers and encourage officers who left for other departments to come back home again. They will start to rebuild the department. The Police Officers have started voting and will do so over the next three days. If ratified, the deals will go to the city council this tuesday for both final approval and maybe the end of measure b. Live in san jose, robert honda, nbc bay area news. Just into the newsroom, it could take longer to get to Santa Cruz Beach los gatos officials plan to shut down access that limit the traffic that has been cutting through town. The people are cutting to the beach when highway 17 backs up which is regularly. Its not only about the traffic, but also about safety. They want to make sure that imagine vehicles dont get caught up in the traffic jam. This is a huge weekend for swifties. Live over levis stadium are pouring in for the first of two shows. This is where peggy wants to be. I do. This is a traffic tie up outside the venue. Scott, hows it going sn. Going well, thank you very much. They are used to having tailgate parties and tonight you can call this a taylor gate party with cool outfits and lots of singing. They love stay lor switaylor. I have been a fan of hers since i was 15. Im very excited. It was very crowded and a bench of guests too. Enough to brave the traffic levis stadium leave sees on football sundays. You have a carpool. That is brave of you. Yes. I have a headache already. Just kidding. They decorated cars and dressed up. This is her friends outfit and my mom is one of the dancers. Im very impressed. Thank you, thank you very much. We might as welcome here. Ready to sing along for the rest of the night. Heres how its going to go for the rest of the night. It starts at 7 00 and the doors are open. People are still pouring in if you havent gotten here yet, be patient. Traffic is extremely slow outside the stadium. Live from levis, nbc bay area news. Enjoy the concert. Check this out. The chopper flew over levis stadium. See those folks, those are the back up dancers for the show. I hope its legal that we spied in. Thats a good gig there. Racing to hire teachers and why there so many openings here in the bay area and whats being done to fill them. I didnt want to cry because i dont want it to be misreported as hopelessness. Terminal patients lose their right to die hearing. We will have the details coming up. Good evening live at the humane toad where we are gearing up for the clear the shelters event. This guy is up for adoption with a lot of other pets. We will tell you how to check him out and help us out. And your forecast in a few minutes. Right to die advocates say they wont give up the fight despite a decision to deny a dying woman to get her doctors help to end her life. They are fighting for the right to die. Mark matthews outside the courthouse with the emotional fallout from all of this. Mark . The judge listened to the attorneys, but in the end his answer was no. Kristi odonnell broke down in the courtroom hall way. I am disa pointed, but i want to make sure my crying does not reflect that i am hopeless because i am not. The decision was a set back that she may not live to so reversed. In the hall way with her, the husband of Brittany Maynard who died by right to die. A patient is mentally competent and terminally ill and can self ingest the medication for the purposes of achieving a peaceful death. They argued that doctorassisted death is not the same as suicide and the law is outdated. The statute came when it was not prolonged by medical care like it is today. He said he was not going to be the to make new law. When all is said and done, i have to get back to the question that i dont feel. Attorneys did not need to say much because before that, the judge indicated he would probably rule against suspending the california law. Odonnell said she and the others will sit down with their attorneys to consider an appeal. I am very hopeful that while it may not be in my lifetime and not in brittanys lifetime, that it will not continue to occur because it is an unjustis. There was a bill that would have allowed doctorassisted deaths. It died in Committee Last month. Nbc bay area news. Thank you, mark. Jennifer glass, a high profile right to die advocate died just this week in her san mateo home. She used social media to chronicle her battle with cancer and the effect chemo had on her body. She did not live long enough to see the law change. I dont top the drown with my family standing around watching me suffer. She told the journal it took five days for her to die and she was in so much pain she couldnt say goodbye to her loved ones. Temperatures topping 100 are adding fuel to a fire that just broke out hours ago . Southern california near the Angeles National forest in glen dora. Mandatory evacuations are under way in two camp grounds. So far no injuries are reported. Investigators in the bay area say a car started last months huge wildfire. They told us the wragg fire started when a spark mixed with dry brush. As you can see once it started, it quickly spread to the brush nearby burning the car that started it all. A total of 8,000 acres burned, a home and two other buildings were damaged. It was contained last week. The start of school is around the corner in oakland and the district is looking to fill seats. Not talking about students. We are talking about teachers. Oakland unified needs about 70 of them. Kristi smith told us the steps they are taking before the bell rings. The schools are holding job fairs today and next week trying to fill dozens of teaching positions. The teachers sent oakland schools hard, but they have made changes that could help. This is a new teacher at Bridges Academy in oakland and will be teaching the fourth grade. There is a lot of need here. Community here that i really love and i wanted to work here. He said he is still working on his regular credential, but excited to be working here. A few weeks ago, i went to the oakland unified job fair and i just walked in. I wasnt expecting much offing anything. Jasmine said it went very well. I have a bachelors. The School District needs to fill about 70 positions in a teacher shortage. We have many more options and we have seen a decrease in the numbers who are coming out of the program, she said there other incentives. The average is closer to 56 and more if you count benefits. They said a number of strategies with the start of school being so close. It could be bringing in a retired teacher who has a relationship with the community. It could be a signing someone from the pool. They are confident they will have an structuror in every crass that needs by the Time School Starts on the 24th. Nbc bay area news. Shelters across the bay area are full of animals waiting for new homes. We have been looking forward to this day. We are trying to get them adopted and clear out the shelters. Live at the lu main society. Tomorrow is a big day. It definitely is. They know when the camera is live. They get all kinds of energy. Jack is only oneyearold. So cute. Tell us more about jack. Jack is ayearold male neutered dog. He came in as a stray and we had him for about a week. He has been up for adoption. He is a really, really sweet dog and very gentle and also active and energetic. He would love an active home that can exercise him plenty. I think he wants to Say Something too. Its all about the clear the shelters event. I want to bring in scott with the humane society. Not only pick the perfect pet, but you will have a theme. A couple of twists. We dont care about the fee, we just want good homes. We are having a carnival theme. We have them dressed up and will have booths and a kissing booth with dogs. Cant beat that. Thank you so much for having us. We will talk to you latery on and we want to get a look at the Weather Forecast if you have any animal. Bring them indoors and get them water. We have temperatures that are in the 70s here and 23 in the east bay and the south bay. Tomorrow morning, we will find fog in San Francisco and 60. As far as the weather goes again, this weekend it will be the hottest here as we head through the trivalley. Into wine country we have 97 on saturday and 97 on sunday. Its all about the clear the shelters event. Head to nbc bay area to get more information on that. I will be at the spca tomorrow. This guy will be out here we dont think for long. Somebody will want to take him home. I am looking if are a dog and maybe i will leave with jack. I hope i dont bring in a wagon full. 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Doris has a new partner. This 2yearold lucy. Everything thinks of lucille ball, but thats not the reason. I just liked the name. She had to put down her best friend of 15 years, mimi. It was deciding to get another dog. But in the three weeks after she passed away and being a bone in the house, i knew i had to do something. The house was too empty. It was lonely. Now she always receives a happy homecoming. You have to be careful to open the door because her nose is right there. She sarts spins and jumping up and down she is so happy tow see me. That makes me very, very happy. I feel just as happy to see her. A loyal friend to help heal a broken heart. The dogs fill an empty spot for me. Welcome home a new family member. Go to nbc bay area. Com clear the shelters and find a shelter near your house. Adoption fees waved or reduced all day tomorrow. This is your chance to get a fantastic animal. I agree with everything she said. It adds so much to your life. Lets talk about the other dig story. Taylor swift is in town around levis as she gets ready to take the stage. All the road rules and excitement. Were investigate a charity claiming to help veterans. Wait until you see where the money leaves us. A story out of yosemite where a tree fell and killed two children. The details are coming up. Blap jamie wanted a taste of the real new orleans and we just couldnt say no to that face. Then we wanted more of that local flavor so betty says. Oh yeah, thats betty. Youre going to want to do this alligator thing. And betty didnt lead us wrong. A little later we passed some dancing. And who doesnt like dancing . Especially when its followed by fireworks everyones nola is different. Follow yours. Yosemite tional rk. Te vo parkangers y a tree we begin with a developing story. A freak accident at Yosemite National park and a tree branch fell on a tent and in that tent were two sleeping children around 5 00 this morning at the popular upper pines campground. We will have a live report from yosemite in a little bit. In a different part of yosemite, a popular campground is closed because of the plague. Two squirrels died because of the disease and they closed the campground. They sprayed with insecticide that kills fleas that transmit the disease. Last month the child contracted the plague about 20 miles from that one and is recovering. Just in, stunning allegations. Three chp officers played a role in the death of a Central Valley man. They are among nine suspects. An arrest warrant said this man, a modesto attorney orchestrated the killings and the attorney believed that the victim, a 26yearold man was stealing valuable antiques from Storage Containers on his property. Officers are accused of obstructing the investigation. A third officer is suspected in the killing. As for the victim, he disappeared in 2012. A hunter found his in a remote part of the Central Valley. The lawyer for an inmate killed wednesday at Folsom State Prison is raising questions. The 71yearold was stabbed to death in a riot at the prison. He had been released into the general population after 45 years in isolation. They question why officials released him even though there had been death threats. Considered one of the most notorious gang leaders in the system, he was 7ing six life sentences for rape. A day long power outage at the factory is over. A few minutes ago, pg e restored energy to the facility. People who lived near heart alarms and never any threat to the basketball. They sent factory workers home because of that outage. You may see them outside the Grocery Store and they are claiming to be veterans. Are they legitimate . Where is your money going . Lets bring reporter vicki nguyen. We watched as men outfitted in military clothes accepted cash donations and made big promises. When we asked for proof, we didnt get very far. Could we ask you a few questions . A viewer called with questions about his organization. Who are you with . Gift a vet. A man who identifies himself as bob told our under cover cameras how gift a vet helps veterans. We put security deposits on apartments for a veteran. Well take them to the va and get their paperwork done. They set up in front of the Grocery Store next to an american nothing and box for donations. The majority of the funds that go into this box provides outreach it get to veterans living outdoors to the va. I think its a scam. I dont understand how it can be anything but. The retired major served for 20 years and began questioning after his wife, also a veteran gave them some cash. The first guy said that almost 100 of the donations went to veterans. But when i asked the second guy how much he got to keep and he admitted that they keep 40 of the donations. He said the more he asked, the more flags popped up about the legitimacy of the group. While you are pretending or implying you are a veteran. I worked for the dod. Not according to the dod. They emailed the unit saying they dont have a record of his name on file. Type in gift a vet and it goes to a blog site. They handout this document saying it is called veteran direct. We found a business address in san jose, but the office was vacant. A search of the tax id number did not retu