On wednesday eveningbroad daylight. Police say her murder makes no sense and appears to be totally random. My understanding is that there were no words exchanged between the suspect and the victim. The victim said something to her family members to the extent that she didnt feel well and she realized that something had taken place and she fell to the ground. Jeff kate died a short time later. Kron four sources say that sanchez is on probation in texas and in the country illegallythose sources also say sanchez has been deported to mexico several times. On thursdaydivers with the San FranciscoPolice Department were in the water around pier 14looking for clues. A diver surfacedasked for a box and went back down. A short time later the diver resurfaced with something in the boxsources say a possible murder weapon was recovered. Andraychak with respect to the victim and the suspect there does not appear to be any connection between the victim and the suspect. At this point it appears to be a random shooting incident. The motive is still under investigation so we have no specific information at this time as to the motive for the crime. Jeff sanchez was booked into the county jail and is charged with murder. Im jeff bush, live in San Francisco, kron four news. Catherine Kate Steinles family is also speaking out tonight about her horrific murder on the pier. Kron4s jr stone talked to her mother and a cousin. J. R. 32 yearold cape memory will live on in these pictures. Shot and killed along the pier 14 in San Francisco mother still cannot explain why it just makes no sense but often life does not we are so blessed with everything and we see how some people go through terrible things and now it is our turn i guess j. R. her mother told us that she is as useful man who loved helping people. Her cousin was not there but describe what happened she fell down and collapsed she was a really good person who loved to mom and dad and her brother j. R. her mother says that she will not be forgotten no well never forget our kate. Shes gorgeous, her smile and she fought for her life they said how strong she was but they could not save her it is just a horrific thing you know you just never forgets but we will see her and have and in heaven j. R. in the moments before her daughter was shot she received a text message from kate basically with a picture of cake and other family members at pier 14kate catherine with thousands heading to the city for the upcoming Holiday Weekend. Some people are concerned about safety in San Francisco. Kron4s dan kerman talked to police. About security. Dan with the 4th of july approaching San Franciscos Tourist Spots are busier than ever many coming for the fireworks celebration on saturday evening we are in town for that dan but wednesdays murder at pier 14 has some on edge i was a little worried today just thinking about it we were looking around, being aware of our surrounding. Dan with thousands expected to flood the areas surrounding pier 39 and aquatic park police are putting additional officers on patrol. well have officers assigned specifically to that fireworks event, officers on foot and on bikes throughout the crowd because thats the best and most effective way to get through. Dan police will also have a full compliment of officers outside the tourist areas in the neighborhoods. Still police say with this recent attack, coupled with a robbery at the same location and heightened 4th of july terrorism concerns across the nation, theyre asking for the public to help out we are also asking be Community Members and those coming to San Francisco to be our eyes and ears. Police cant be everywhere at once so if you back end say any suspicious activity , contact San Francisco police notify an officer , call 911 dan the bottom line is to be aware of your surroundings and if this thing looks suspicious be sure to Contact Police catherine tens of thousands of people are expected to visit the marin county fair this weekend. For music and fireworks. As always there are lots of carnival rides and good food. And theres a Fireworks Show every night. The fairs director says there really is something for everyone. this fair celebrates and highlights the arts, agriculture and the environment and these are value that we embrace not only here in marin but across the bay area so its a real celebration of all those things. Catherine the fair runs through sunday. And you can see their july 4th show on krons saturday evening news. Later in the broadcast relief in sight for some east bay residents without a fire station nearby. Sharks on our shores see where everyones talking about Close Encounters with jaws. And next firefighters doing their best to contain a growing wildfire in alameda county. What theyre up against. Reporter the terrain is making it tough to fight. And a wildfire in alameda county. Has more than doubled in size today. It started early this morning. About 4 30. At the sunol wilderness area near geary and calaveras roads. Southeast of fremont. By 9 00 this morning. The fire has burned 20 acres. But tonight. At least 45 acres have been devoured. Cal fire tells us the fire is now 50 percent contained. This aerial video. Courtesy of our helicopter partnership with abc seven news. Its been burning in a remote area. Steep, hilly terrain. A one lane road to get close to it. No injuries or damage to homes. Unclear how it started. But threre were reports of lightning in the area overnight. Catherine much more news ahead. A major auto maker is recalling hundreds of thousands of vehicles. Find out why and if yours is one of them. And why an east Bay Community can breathe easier tonight as fire fears grow across the region. Gary and coming up a little bit later in this broadcast all have your sports highlights. Reporter and we had some light rain showers in the east bay and north bay i will let jan know if its going to continue into the Holiday Weekend coming up next catherine an east bay Fire Engine Company closed since may of 2012 is back in service. Just in time for what is expected to be a brutal fire season. Tonight, kron fours Philippe Djegal explains why its re opening. Phillipe ahead of the Holiday Weekend. with the fourth of july, we usually get a huge increase in the number of calls. Phillipe and, just in time for summer in full swing. if weve got Additional Fire fighters, we can hopefully keep small problems from becoming very large problems. Phillipe in 2012, contra cotsa county Fire Protection district fire marshall, Robert Marshall says station six in downtown concord was fully staffed at six fire fighters, but was then reduced to just a 3person crew due to budget contraints. but recently, we decided with the fire danger in northern california, largely because of the drought, and the hot conditions that we have we would make an effort to restaff the engine out of this station. Phillipe so, now in addition to this ladder truck. As of monday, this engine and its three crew members are back in service, in what marshall calls the districts busiest station. In just four days, crews have responded to more than 100 calls. at the end of september and possibly through october well continue to evaluate whether or not we can continue to staff the engine or not. Phillipe in concord Philippe Djegal, kron four news. Catherine great white sharks are showing up in waters near santa cruz. Lifeguaurds are putting up warning signs at seacliff state beach. Kron fours rob fladeboe was there today. And has the story of one mans Close Encounters. Back marine biologist and shark enthusiast Giancarlo Thomae shot that video on wednesday right out there just north of the cement ship. Giancarlo thomae it is pretty nearly im not going to lie. I was just hoping my camera did not get reporter described as juvenile great white sharks, most of them about ten feet long. He showed Giancarlo Thomae still thomae says lifeguards are doing the right thing by posting warnings and advising people not to venture too far out into the water, which he says is unusually warm and may be why the young great whites are here. Giancarlo thomae thomae reporter says hes spotted the sharks as close as 20 yards from shore but unlike whats been happening on the east coast, these sharks have so aggression. Giancarlo thomae no we just have great whites, like the one on thomaes tee shirt. Whats it like reporter seeing one, even a small one, up close like this . . . Giancarlo thomae it is exhilarating and then at the end of the day you just feel humble about the wonders of the ocean reporter in aptos rob fladeboe kron 4 news catherine another drone has forced down a plane being used to fight a wildfire. In redding a Forest Service plane was grounded for about an hour and a half. Authorities couldnt find the owner of the drone. Its the third time in less than a week that the flying cameras have been spotted. And all three times the Forrest Service had to bring down their planes or helicopters. Officials worry that the drones will collide with the aircraft ford is recalling more than 400thousand cars in the us. The problem a Software Glitch which can cause the engine to keep running. Even if the ignition is turned ford says it doesnt know of any injuries. The recall affects 2015 focus cmax and escape vehicles. Reporter morning lows overnight look like this with a handful of mid60s for the inland valleys and it looks like low sixties for the east bay shoreline and upper 60s for the San Francisco peninsula the low pressure system has moved the moisture into system some significant grainrain pretty impressive for this time of the year we have a mixture of clouds and a pickup of wind speeds as well but we will have some fog and some high clouds in place as you can see around 5 00 a. M. For the most part scattered clouds throughout the San Francisco and east bay area and that is going to be the weather trend for the next couple of days. We will have dry air conditions come monday of next week and will be much cooler tomorrow that was today upper 60s for the San Francisco peninsula and your fourth of july forecast for San Francisco looks like this the highs are only getting about 66 degrees overall in San Francisco and in the night mostly cloudy conditions with 23 mi. Per hour winsnds and then you will notice a difference in the temperatures come saturday as a cooling trend begins and then sunday into monday will have more sunny skies in place and remember you can always get your hours by our forecast by downloading our free kron 4 news app for apple and android in sports. Catherine the giants matt cain. Returned to the mound for the first time in a year. And the as taking on the divisionrival Seattle Mariners at odotco coliseum. Gary has the all the highlights gary as looking to get a win against division rival mariners warriors Harrison Barnes got to throw out the ceremonial first pitch sonny gray probably wont be throwing any pitches soon recovering from salmonella poisoning rejoined clubhouse before the game bot 1st josh phegley hits doubles to right and scores 2 as go up 20 scott kazmir on the mound for the as gets nelson cruz twice to strikeout swinging and turns Robinson Cano around with this strikeout kazmir only allows two hits bot 7th as leading 30 mark canha knocks this one deep watch as he turns second. Hustlingalmost trips. Slides into third canha gets first career triple dugout is happy, canha is happy kazmir and the as shut out mariners at homegame two of the four game series is tomorrow giants started early in miami trying to avoid a series sweep matt cain coming off elbow surgery. Making his First Major League start in over a year for the giants top 5th giants lead 21. Cain would have run support Gregor Blanco hits second home run of the year giants go up 31 bot 5th giants lead 32 matt cain gives up second home run of the inning to justin bour thats bours third homerun in this series marlins now lead 53 top 8th buster posey hits this homerun 410 feet give giants some hope marlins lead 54 top 9th last chance for giants. Joe panik with 2 outs, grounds out final marlins win 54. Marlins complete threegame sweep giants head to d. C. To take on Washington Nationals tomorrow after signing Draymond Green last night. The warriors planning to make more offseason moves warriors david lee is drawing more interest from other nba teams the New York Knicks and Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly interested in trading for the 10year veteran lee has 15point5 Million Dollar expiring contract the knicks reportedly say if they are unable to get the free agents they desire. The knicks would look to sign lee the 32yearold spent his first five seasons with the knicks 10year veteran has career averages of 14. 7 points 9. 5 rebounds a game exwarrior monta ellis spurns the Sacramento Kings and signs with the Indiana Pacers on a fouryear, 44 million deal the kings reportedly offered him 4 million more monta led the Dallas Mavericks in the regular season and 26 ppg in the playoffs and everybody talked about jim who blew off the espn interview. Let us be fair that he is a smart guy and you cannot have backtoback interviews somebody today in michigan want to know about his rat favorites rap favorites im a tupac man gary and tiger woods is feeling good about himself in Sulphur Springs west virginia. A tournament there he shot 66. And everyone is saying there is an easy course but whatever as long as tiger keeps playing well catherine is a fancy clubs there in virginiawest virginia good night anchorwoman shootout. Packing a powerful punch. The former cnn anchor. How she and her husband turned the table on a robber. Then its going to air. Donald trumps miss u. S. A. Pageant finds a home. The tv honcho who says he will broadcast the show live. Did he contact you . How did this whole thing transpire . And a nation on edge. Reports of an active shooter situation. Red alerts everywhere over the 4th of july weekend. Plus flipper freaks out. The woman in a wheelchair, attacked by a dolphin. Then, the dukes of hazzard star breaks his silence about the Confederate Flag controversy