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KGO ABC7 News 400PM April 20, 2016

420 day, when thousands will light up marijuana and what is part of San Francisco culture. This is what 420 day looked like on hippie hill on Golden Gate Park. We just here to chill. Reporter and this is what it looked like at Harborside Health care in oakland where joe cha keeny and his wife decided to try medical marijuana for the first time. Hope to get some pain relief mainly. Reporter how old are you . 87. Cannabis is being used mostly for intoxication purposes. What you see here is cannabis being used mostly for wellness purposes. Reporter fortune just named steve did i angelo one of the top seven influencers in the marijuana industry. This is the biggest dispensary in the country, serving 1500 people a day. Inside this lab, they extract compounds from cannabis to create capsules and ointments. Patients instead of, say, going and buying a gram or two of cannabis flowers and trying to figure out how many hits they should take, they know exactly how many milligrams of exactly which therapeutically active compound theyre getting. Reporter in california several initiatives are Gathering Signatures to legitimize recreational pot for adults over 21. What could potentially be the last illegal 420 day in San Francisco, police left the crowd alone but zeroed in on parents. There were four parent thats we came into contact that had very small children. Reporter they were escorted out, those parents at least. One hot dog vendor was arrested. But otherwise for most of these folks its just a very chill, peaceful afternoon in the park. Reporting live in San Francisco, leslie brinkley, abc 7 news. Thank you so much. Even caltrain is get noog the action today, send egg tweet, wed like to remind riders there is no toking on caltrain or at stations. Please sell bra medicaid in a responsible location. The inspiration behind the gathering comes from marin county. A group of San Rafael High School students call them the waldos in the early 70s because they would hang out against the wall. This is 1971 after school. They would speak about finding this cannabis pot they had heard about and wanted to search for. They would meet every day after school at 4 20 p. M. And they coined the term 420. They would talk about it amongst the parents and nobody knew what 420 was. But they all knew because they were in the group. The students by the way never found the crop. It is a bhueautiful day, bu changes are on the way. Spencer christian is now here with the accuweather update. It is a lovely weather all across the bay area, mainly sunny skies at the moment. May not last very lofrn. Here is live doppler 7 hd. 24hour temperature change is significant. Notice most locations anywhere from one degree cooler than at this hour yesterday to nine degrees cooler at santa rosa. No change at half moon bay. 69 in San Francisco, 73 at oakland, 75 fremont, san jose 77, 84 at los gatos. 64 at half moon bay. Although the weather is calm and pleasant, the seas are rough. We have a beach hazard statement in effect for tomorrow. Theres a dangerous strong rip currents and breakers as the wave heights begin to grow. Heres our forecast animation starting 7 00 p. M. Notice an increase of clouds overnight, possible sprinkles by tomorrow morning at 5 00 as the morning commute gets under way. Well see sprinkles scattered about the bay area during the daytime as well as Early Morning. Then overnight tomorrow into friday morning, rain arrives. Friday showers just in time for the friday morning commute. Ill give you a look at how much rain were going to get and how long its going to last in just a moment. Thank you, spencer. Drivers are in fear after yet another Fatal Shooting on an east bay freeway. It happened on highway 4 in pittsburg last night, the 18th shooting since last november on an east bay freeway. Reporter last nights shooting was there on highway 4. It came through that fence and ended here on california street. It is unsolved but not all of them are. An april 1st shooting on highway 4 has resulted in an arrest. You would think multiagency police task forces would be investigating all of these. Its hard to find an agency to talk to about that. But we do have more about last nights incident. This afternoon, these three young men lit candles at the spot where the car came to rest. We know the victim as a 28yearold antioch man. They know him as 8ball. And their memorial wished him peace. The shooting happened last night just after 8 00 with the victims car heading west near reason avenue when he was shot, crashed through a fence and onto california street. The crime kept nan from getting home. I could tell by the scene something bad happened. There were a lot of unmarked cars blocked off here, police cars. I knew somebody had to die tlnchts was the 18th shooting on east bay freeways since november of last year. The majority happened at night, most gang related. Police say that means the victim was targeted by the shooter and they werent random. I think a lot of it is also a crime of opportunity, if and when they see somebody theyre feuding with on the freeway. It happens there. Unfortunately. Reporter but for those traveling at night, there is concern and the belief that these are crimes of opportunity wont satisfy everyone. Thats something i have thought of in the past. It could be an innocent person driving by, could get shot as well. Reporter the chp is the lead agency in the investigation, although theyre getting help from Pittsburg Police and other local departments. Chp is not giving oncamera interviews at this time. Some locals we talked to say they arent living in fear. Whatever is going on between him and whoever shot him or something, i mean, i feel safe. My First Impression is probably it wouldnt happen to me. Its too bad its got to go down like that. A lot of people get hurt, you know . Reporter eric thomas, abc 7 news. Traffic on 8 a 0 in union city is moving after an accident crippled the morning commute. Sky 7 hd was over the scene where lanes were closed in both directions. It happened just before 8 00. Traffic was moving again by 11 00. The Highway Patrol investigating a fatal single vehicle crash on northbound highway 17 near lexington reservoir. A flatbed truck went off the highway near bear creek road around 1 30 p. M. It fell 100 feet down an embankment. The driver died at the scene. A 3yearold girl was hit by a car this afternoon in east oakland at 98th avenue and birch street shortly after noon. Sky 7 hd was overhead after the incident. The driver of the car stopped and cooperated with police. The girl is expected to recover. A shock for the family of an 8yearold girl who was shot and killed in oakland. Darnell williams now on trial for murder insisted investigators reexamine his cell phone records. He thought it would help his defense. It did not. Abc 7 News Reporter Melanie Woodrow spoke with the family and joins us outside the al immediate dua count yoi courthouse. Reporter the people rested their case today. Alicias grandfather says hes somewhat dumbfound by this latest development but not entirely surprised. He says the man who is accused of shooting and killing his granddaughter has pulled shenanigans during the trial. Hes hoping this late he one will bring the family justice. This picture of little alicia flashing a smile and peace sign fingers is her grandfathers favorite. She touched everyones life. Reporter Darnell Williams is accused of shooting and killing her 13 riddle for examping this bullet holes. Some of the evidence is really heart wrenching. Reporter now new evidence, suspect Darnell Williams insisting investigators reexamine his cell phone records. The phone was one of the main pieces of evidence that ive seen that got him into the trouble. Reporter fremont digital Computer Forensics expert ken bryant used new software finding more imajz of guns on williams phone that could have been used in the murder. In 2008, abc 7 news covered bryant when he was a student studying cell phone forensics. I havent seen that many cases where somebody lael really tried to bring up evidence almost on themselves rnchtsz the Defense Attorneys did not support the idea. He doesnt seem like the brightest person. Reporter alicia ales grandfather says hes not able to attend court every day. Any step closer to closure is good news. Great news. Reporter for the family of the little girl known as ladybug, closure is justice. As long as its the right person and its solved, ill be happy. At least to some degree. Reporter with new evidence possibly making that more likely. In oakland, abc 7 news. Take a look now at what federal agents believe is the largest drug tunnel in history. It runs from a house in tijuana to a lot in san diego. Agents discovered this tunnel last week after witnessing some suspicious activity at that lot. The department of justice photos some of the seven tons of marijuana and ton of cocaine from the tunnel that spans 800 yards. Eight football fields. It was equipped with a rail system, lights as well as a large elevator. Six people now face charges. Still ahead on abc 7 news at 4, the changes coming to san jose after a broken fire hide rand created problems during a fire over the weekend. Some relief for renters in the south bay. The decision after a long and contentious meeting. Plus, the reprieve for alexander hamilton. Hell stay on the 10, but there will be a new face on the 20. At 4 11, a live look at 101 in san rafael. Northbound traffic is the oncoming traffic on the left side. A little heavier than we often see. Righthand side is smooth sailing pretty much through Golden Gate Bridge and back into san. Announcer santa rosa, berkeley, san jose and all the bay area. This is abc 7 news. Harriet tubman is the choice to break the gender barrier. The famed abolitionist will be put on the 20 bill replacing andrew jack sosojackson. No release date on the tub man 20. When it is released, it will be the biggest overhaul since the 20s. Alexander hamilton will stay on the 10 bill. Coming up at 5, Leanne Melendez has a look at how that switch came to be. Tenants are getting some relief after of a marathon ninehour meeting that city Council Voted to slow the rate of rent increases. Matt keller with the details rnchtsz both sides of the rent control debate were passionate during the San Jose City Council Meeting that didnt end until after 2 00 a. M. I want to save to buy a house. Its like a second mortgage just to pay my rent. These rent control laws youre bringing to me is like the Housing Department buying the biggest chain saw and chopping down all my trees i work so hard to improve. Reporter the ordinance in place since 1979 is no more, gone is the 8 annual cap. In its place, the City Council Approved several changes including lowering the annual rent increase cap to 5 , landlords can bank unused increases and pass them along the next year but only up to 8 . The council is also having city staff to develop a rental registry to help with enforcement of the ordinance and an antiretaliation for tenants. Jennifer loving sent me this statement saying, it was exciting to see the Community Rallying around preserving and increasing Affordable Housing. But a spokesman from the california spokesman said the councils actions are not a solution to the housing challenges. He said the council should consider the proposal for a billion dollar Affordable Housing bond. Mayor sam liccardo says thats a possibility. Were now working with the county to discuss what a countywide housing bond might do, recognizing we might get more resources that way. Reporter in may, the council will take up a few more issues related to the rent control ordinance including relocation fees and the possibility of a rent freeze until this ordinance goes into effect later this year. Housing prices are making the dream of owning a home difficult for americas millennials. A new survey finds 37 of millennial renters have saved nothing at all for a down payment. In larger metro areas, renters younger than 35 that are saving have just an average of 5800, less than a fifth whats needed for the typical 20 down payment on a starter home costing 175,000. Governor jerry Browns Oakland hills home is going on sale. Sky 7 hd was over the sprawling 4,000 plus square foot home along skyline boulevard. Brown and his wife bought this home ten years ago. The governors official residence is in sacramento with the newly renovated governors mansion. Asking price, 2. 5 million, listed on friday. If youre looking for a job or know someone who is, we have a great opportunity for you. The abc 7 job journal hire event is from noon to 4 00 tomorrow at the Holiday Inn Civic Center in San Francisco. Hundreds of jobs are available. Its free to attend. Experts will also be available to help you with a resume. We have more information on abc 7 news. Com. Spencer christians job is the forecast. Sunny but a little rain is on the way. Im loving my job today. Its hard to imagine a more beautiful day. And im happy about the possibility of some rain. Lets down to live doppler 7 hd. We have sunny skies across the area with just a few high clouds around. That picture will change. Heres the goad Golden Gate Bridge, 69 degrees in San Francisco right now, mid70s in oakland and mountain view, upper 70s san jose and morgan hill, 64 at half moon bay. This is the view from the east bay hills looking westward. Its 71 in both napa and santa rosa, 75 at novato, fairfield 7776 at concord, 78 at rivermore. One more live view from our mt. Tam camera. A chance for spotty sprinkles are likely friday. We expect sunny days this weekend. We rank every storm through this rainy season on our storm impact scale 1 to 5, 1 light and 5 severe. This one ranks 1, a storm of light intensity. Lets get down to the forecast animation beginning 12 00 a. M. Friday. Notice by 5 00 a. M. As the morning commute begins its going to be a wet morning. That means probably slow and slippery commute for those driving. As there will be a lot of wet pavement at that hour. But the bulk of the rain moves through quickly giving way to widely scattered showers by midday, isolated. It will end by early evening on friday. By 7 00 p. M. Friday we project rain totals from 0. 04 inches to 0. 3 in hayward. Nearly 0. 3 in oakland just under 0. 4 at napa. Low temperatures tonight under partly to mostly cloudy skies will be generally in the mid50s. It will be a pretty mild overnight period. Of course theres that chance of some spotty sprinkles so wet spots may greet Early Morning commuters tomorrow. In the daytime tomorrow, well see increasing clouds and the chance of some spotty sprinkles or light isolated showers. Highs will be mainly in the low to mid60s at the coast, upper 60s to low 70s around the bay and upper 60s to low 70s inland as well. Heres the accuweather sevenday forecast. After fridays rain, mainly sunny skies on saturday and sunday. It will be breezy on sunday, in fact, a breezy pattern develops sunday, continues through monday. It will be pleasantly mild with high temperatures up around 70, 72 degrees inland and around the bay on sunday and monday. Then on tuesday, the winds calm down a bit and it gets milder before our next chance for sprinkles, next wednesday. Thank you, spencer. We head back out live to Golden Gate Park where were over the area of hippie hill. Its 420 on 4 20 april 20th. Weve officially hit that time, the huge crowd has gathered for an unsanctioned holiday to celebrate cannabis, of course. This is the moment they all light up for one giant smokeout. And you can see the crowd is just enormous there in Golden Gate Park. They were talking about 15,000. It looks larger than that. This event has grown year after year. Last year we covered it and at 4 20 you just saw this giant plume with everybody smoking in unison. In california, medical marijuana use has been legal since 1996. Theyre talking about an initiative in november that would make Recreational Use legal. Well see if that comes to pass next election. Right. Of course its still illegal under federal law. Right. Different states have made different sanctions for it. Im guessing not everybody there has a medical marijuana card. Im thinking you might be right. The police arent really checking. Its a mellow crowd as one would expect. Theyre just letting it go. This is the celebration every year. We havent seen that big plume of smoke, though. Trust me, its just a matter of time. Well keep our eye on that. Coming up, the playoffs and playoff fever as the warriors head off to houston ahead of game three of their series tomorrow. Tonight on abc 7, the middle at 8 00, gold bergz, modern family and blackish, nashville, abc 7 news at 11. Heres a sneak peek of tonights episode of nashville. What is wrong . Did your meeting not go well . What meeting . What meeting . No. Luke bailed. Bailed and i had to watch avery and layla grind on stage during sound check. Is there something going on between them . Not that i know of. Would you tell me if there was . Of course. You want to tell me whats really bothering you . Im trying to put my life back together. My career, my daughter, my team. Everything. And avery is the only missing puzzle piece. I thought we had this moment this morning. Weve been getting along so well. We had this spark. Then i see him on stage with her. Its all right, juliette. Maybe its just not meant to be. Maybe i just dont deserve him. The warriors have touched down in houston for games three and four of their playoff series against the rockets. They departed Oakland Airport this morning. Kristen sze is here with the latest. Pardon the color of this dress

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