Veterans from talking about iraq. Ones we did talk with said they were frustrated but not surprised. Retired colonel is long removed from his tour in iraq, but tuned into latest developments there. Mostly frustration. We didnt know this is going to happen. Why did we wait to try to back up . You knew. I knew. Most guys i knew served there knew Something Like this was going to happen. Like others who did not want to appear on camera he told us he is frustrateed and angry. Its disheartening joey was a marine and has been watching developments there the president s reaction to them closely. The president said today that there will be no boots on the ground. Do you believe him . I cant believe anything anymore. She work was Young Marines and soldiers and says problem theres stirred up bad memories for those trying to move on with their lives. Laura anthony, abc7 news the president is rejecting criticism that bringing home troops from ire yook three years ago contributed to this crisis. Analyzers say it will grow larger san jose is running low on Police Officers. Once on the job are going to have to start working longer hours. Theyre going to ask them to work more on shifts. This is a dangerous policy making officers and citizens less safe. Officers are working, and tired now. We understand that were asking a lot of them cut backs have driven some into early retirement or other police departments. San jose down to 221 sworn officers from full staffing strengths. A mother is pleading not guilty to the murder of her baby boy the 22yearold is accused of stabbing her 7monthold to death in a rural area last april. Detectives say she has a history of depression and they say she admitted to killing the boy. Temperatures made work of a grass fire this afternoon starting along adobe road south of the petaluma airport. You can see from sky seven there is a report of someone being injured but abc7 news is working to confirm that information. Now, besides that one, firefighters are mopping up from a small brush fire from homes near San Francisco. Crews responded to this hill. Firefighters were able to control flames quickly but still, some tense moments for People Living there because you can see flames came up to houses. This started as a grass fire and spread to one building. No word on what kind of damage was sustained fire investigators searched for clues where two homes were burned yesterday. The City Department of Public Safety say they did not find anything suspicious. Trimmers noticed flames and actually ran to warn homeowners nobody was hurt. But sadly a familys dalmatian died in the fire. A man witnesses say set his own truck on fire is on a psychiatric hold tonight. This shows flames shooting out of the truck in what appears to be the driver dancing next to it. He apparently paid his toll and danced with a cans of gasoline. Toll takers said to have flagged down a Homeland Security agent. He and a Police Officer subdued that man. That caused quite a lengthy back up politics the House Majority leader will be a californian a man promises to have wisdom to listen. Picking Kevin Mccarthy for the job. He was elected to Congress Just seven years ago known for spending a lot of time on the job, sleeping on a cot in his office, and Close Friends with House Speaker john boehner and eric cantor the new job means he will determine which legislation is brought to the floor and when. Actor kevin spacey shadowed him for the role on his show house of cards a happy ending to what seemed like a difficult and painful story. You may remember the young man that chose to have his foot amputated because it caused him so much pain. Reporter its an oval track. This weekend a center of universe for a few among us adopting who is is considered a new normal. There will be no feeling sorry when United States paraolympic track and Field Championships come to the college of san mateo this weekend. Just inspiration. Does he look familiar . A few months ago we told you the story of the kid who chose, chose, to have his right foot amputated after a rare disease caused excruciating chronic pain. Yes. Get like someone hitting me with a hammer the foot is now gone, replaced with opportunity. He has courage. What does he need . Perseverance. He chats with World Class Athletes like sprinters jared wallace. And Jerome Singleton junior. They have a lot in common. Just because you have a leg amputated dont think of it as an ending. Its a new beginning. He aspires to play wheelchair basketball. Today he got an example of the work it takes to be a world class athlete. Idea was to give amit a pep talk. Watching him, you get the feeling he doesnt need it. Its just have you something special. It makes you different. Who needs a foot when a kid has so much heart . Great perspective. Yes. 0. 12 could add up to a lot of money what. Lawmakers may do with the money. The moment bay area act ti vifts hoped would never happen. Also what youre really getting when you buy all natural foods. Abc7 news heat shields are compromised. We have multiple failures. Whats that alarm . Fuel cell two is down. Im going to have to guide her in manually. This is very exciting. But im at my stop. Come again . Im watching this on the train. Its so hard to leave. Good luck with everything. Watch tv virtually anywhere with the uverse tv app. With at t, the uverse revolves around you. Do you know anyone who wants to pay higher gas prices . A row posal is getting traction there might be a bumpy road ahead. Abc7 News Reporter has the story from the south way bay. A gallon of gas costs 4. 29 across the street its just 3. 91 a 0. 38 difference. Next year all drivers could be paying more. Democrat chris murphy and republican bob corker proposed an increase for next year then, again in 2016. Gas is expensive enough. Yes we pay more taxes to get roads fixed you know . Quit complaining about high gas prices we use the roads. The federal Highway Trust Fund gives money to states but has been under funded for years. I dont know where else money would come from. If youre going to drive you have to pay for it somehow. Triple a calling it a common sense and responsible plan provided money goes towards projects that ease congestion and improve safety. The Association Says drivers are supportive of a proposal like this. 68 said the federal government should invest more. And 52 said theyre willing to pay higher taxes for better roads and bridges. Some drivers remain skeptical. Roads are in tough shape in california. Seems like it never ends up that way. This is on top of the state gas taxes living here means you pay the highest in the nation. San Francisco Catholic archbishop attended a rally put on by opponents of samesex marriage. This rally sponsored by the National Association of marriage. Every child comes from a man and a woman. Every child has a right. A natural human right to know, be known by. To love, be loved by their own mother and father. Sup are supporters add been urging him not to attend. Take a look through a Grocery Store and youre sure to find labels but what do they mean . A survey finds six in 0 Shoppers Look for foods labelled natural. The term natural has become a buzz word but shot smart says be aware. It doesnt mean what you think. Fda doesnt define what natural means a manufacturer can make the claim. Even when there is artificial ingredients. It means chocolate syrup can brag its all natural but list High Fructose Corn Syrup as first ingredient. Crystal light sounds whole some but there are artificial coloring agents and bha. Even whole foods own dr. Snap soda also contains artificial caramel coloring when tests found can contain four m. A. I. , a possible carcinogen. Watch out for wording like made with Natural Ingredients naturally flavored and naturally brewed all are meaningless that can make food sound wholesome, even when its not. Dont take labels at face value. Look at the list. If it contains a bunch of things you cant pronounce you probably want to do more home work. In a statement they say we believe the ingredients used as a coloring are not artificial in this same way as purely synthetic ingredients. Lots to know about this thank you thank you. Bay bridge supporters are turning to crowd funding to keep the lights on the Campaign Kick off to keep it going until 2026. The project expected to end last march. Getting used to it its hard to see them go. Watching your hair blow in the freeze there the breeze is helping drop our temperatures looking north there are high clouds giving us milky skies. Well talk about what is coming up. Patchy low clouds. We have high thin wispy clouds. Were in the negative. 11 degrees cooler in san jose. Napa down 16 degrees. Taking a look at the wind its breezy. Beautiful view from east bay hills camera. Dont, pictures create a gorgeous sunset. 66 in oakland now. 57 half moon bay. 79 santa rosa and novato. A last picture where clouds are harmless. Partly cloudy skies overnight. Warming up tomorrow. Summer solistice occurs on saturday. So were just seeing clouds ahead of it. And tomorrow morning high clouds and patchy low clouds. When leaving home you might need a light sweater or jacket. You can lose a jacket going with short sleeves. Its going to be warmer. Temperatures rebounding 60s to 90s. And as you look at highs for tgif 92 in gilroy. 85 in cupertino. 64 in pacifica. Downtown 72 degrees so nice, warm up coming for spring. And 78 oakland. Inland spots 90s in concord. Looking at the accuweather forecast warmer tomorrow. Sxf its a couple degrees, low 60s to upper 80s saturday. Well keep it about the same sunday, monday, tuesday. Wednesday. Before we see a slight dip in temperatures on thursday. And were watching for potential for drop. Summer almost here, so get ready. Thank you very much. We want to get back to breaking news this is a live picture near the scene. It started as a house fire and we have captain cleo doss on the scene. Two homes are fully involved you can see both have been spreading from the homes to grass. And quickly to get the fire knocked down. Now, were joining water ship since water is a big area, theyre showing water up to try to get this knocked down. I think its water tenders up there . Are you going to do water drops, too . We feel we have enough engines through areas that we can just show them water perfect one to another. In order to get this mopped up. Sounds like youve got it well in hand. Thank you for coming on. Appreciate it. Again, this fire happening in san jose. East san jose. Two homes as you heard destroyed. Then its spread to the grass. Looks like things are getting out of hand. Were going to move on here. Michael phelpps back at the pool for the first time. His plans for he it was not an easy job but they got it done. Two russian astronauts aboard the International Space station installed a new antenna and moved a cargo boom during a space walk. That is their first ever. Six men live on the space station. nasa aircraft released this stunning picture. The image taken at the end of may. Scientists are studying how rainfalls differently. If you cant get enough sun youre not alone. Scientists exposed mice to a uv lamp. Those mice had withdrawal symptom was out the regular sessions. Help england in brazil. English World Cup Team lost today to uruguay. There is one bright spot for england. England was last in the group. Columbia beat ivory coast. Japan and greece just tied. And our sister Station Network espn is carrying tomorrows world cup matches live. Italy plays at 9 00 a. M. And how this excitement. This bay area man painted a truck in support of mexico. We want to see your pictures. You can e mail them, up load them through our news app or abc7 news. Com. Yes. Keep them coming. A love of swimming have drawn a 22 time olympic medallist, Michael Phelpps back into the pool. He retired after 2012 London Olympic games but decided on a come back last year. He says he loves the fact hes doing it on his terms. Im doing this because i enjoy it. That is the only reason. Whatever you guys take, whatever you will, American Public says it will, or wont do. That doesnt bother me. I am enjoying competing. That is why im here. This weekends meet is his final tune up before nationals. And now to another bay area athlete. This is red, white, and blue. And cute all over. Yes. Coming up debut of a coming up who is to blame for the crash of asiana crash 214 . Also, the phone that wasnt the apple of a bay area womans eye. Months of problems took Michael Finney to straighten out. And why Summer School is a day in the park for some San Francisco kids. Thank you. Just incredible. 11yearold lucy li became the youngest person. She was 11 shots off the league the sixth grader seemed content. I am happy with how ive played its not bad. But i was seven over in three holes. In 15 holes. So yes. I just theed to get rid of the big number. How cool is she . And poised. She won a tournament last month in half moon bay. Wow. See you again at 6 00