Counselor amy brennan already feeling the fallout from the College Cheating scandal rocking the nation. Wealthy parents allegedly paying bribes, even flatout cheating to get their kids into top universities. We see colleges kind of scrambling to make sure that theres no hint of privilege. The hidden thread we see in this scandal is that we know the system is tilted, but this reveals a lot more clearly just how tilted it can be for certain families. Reporter families at this College Prep Seminar in cupertino are learning how to get into top colleges by the book. Brennan says it starts with honesty. Every year we have families asking if well write their students essay for them. We have parents trying to inflate student activities. I think were seeing the hammer coming down. Reporter counselors advise students to think broadly and apply to several schools. Take the right College Entrance test for them at the right time. Dont choose certain Extracurricular Activities because you think you should. Think about why and how theyll be applied. Finally, be a little edgy in entrance essays, but be authentic. What i saw today was more about reflecting who you really are, what your interests, your goals and come up with a plan that reflects your uniqueness. Reporter now, about those essays, counselors advise students to share their personal struggles, but be selective how they share them. Reporting live from cupertino, laura sambol, nbc bay area news. A little more information for you. 15 people from the bay area are facing charges in the College Admissions cheating scandal. They include ceos, a doctor, and the former sailing coach at stanford. You can read exactly what they are all accused of doing on our website. We have detailed information on each persons case. That is at nbcbayarea. Com. This just in. Vermont senator and president ial hopeful Bernie Sanders is making his way back to the bay area. Sanders Campaign Announced about 30 minutes ago that hell be making a stop in San Francisco. Its his first since announcing his president ial run. Now, the footage youre watching is from the last time he was in the city, almost two years ago. Sanders will hold a rally next sunday, march 24th, at Great Meadow Park at ft. Mason. The event is free and the public is welcome to come. Turning now to the weather, a live look out at emeryville. That is a beautiful shot. Man, it was beautiful out there. The recent rain brushed away by some of the warmth. Its a perfect weekend for st. Patricks day parades, going to ball games, whatever. Whatever you want to do outside, its perfect for it. Meteorologist rob mayeda is here with news that it gets even a little warmer, rob . And you mentioned the beach. A lot of folks heading out to ocean beach because earlier we had temperatures close to 70 degrees, 71 around San Francisco. 65 right now. Temperatures are cooling almost like a summer day. Youve got a late day sea breeze. Concord 73 after a high of 74. Out around dublin today, st. Patricks day weekend festivities continue. We did have 70 for a high and in san jose also into the 70s today, right now 68 degrees. Well continue to see 60s and 70s carrying through almost to 7 00 tonight but very likely tomorrow these inland temperatures will climb another two to five degrees for a warmer finish to the weekend. Well show you a closer look at that hour by hour in our forecast coming up in 15 minutes. We will see you in a bit, rob, thank you. The body of a local man missing after snowboarding at northstar ski resort has been found. 41yearold danison crowder disappeared on monday while snowboarding alone. Search and rescue teams found his body two days later on wednesday. These photos are from his facebook account where family and friends have been posting an outpouring of love and support. Crowder lived in vallejo. New at 6 00, a quick stop at the atm turned into chaos for one man after he was robbed and carjacked. This is a picture of the primary suspect captured by a wells fargo atm in Half Moon Bay around 8 00 p. M. Last night. Police say while the victim was taking out cash, this man pulled a gun on him and demanded the money and his car keys. The man then noticed two other men sitting in his car and then all three suspects drove off. Officers in the east bay spotted the car a short time later but couldnt catch up when the car hit city streets in hayward. Tonight an antioch man is accused of making and selling illegal guns just a block away from a high school and two blocks away from the police station, and doing it while on parole. Heres a look at the evidence found at 33yearold terry fergusons house. Police arrested him early this morning. Officers say he was making unregistered, fully automatic handguns and rifles. Ferguson is now facing several felony charges. Now to a much different story. A beautiful afternoon for a baseball game. Even though were a couple of weeks shy of opening day for the San Francisco giants, they lent out their home field for a good cause. Nbc bay areas Sergio Quintana is live at oracle park with more. A Beautiful Day for a game, isnt it, sergio . Reporter wonderful day indeed. The game actually just wrapped up right now. I want to show you just over there in the corner, that is the paradise bobcats. Being on this storied field is no doubt a special treat for these High Schoolers but this is also an effort to raise money for the Athletic Facilities at Paradise High School that were destroyed by the fire. This matchup between the paradise bobcats and the Corning High School cardinals began with a 10,000 donation to paradise high. Its a great turnout today too. There were 650 spectators here. The school itself survived the fire, but many of the Athletic Facilities, including the schools field, did not. This year the schools athletic programs have had to use several different facilities across the area to practice. Paradise High School Athletic director anne stearns says its a challenge keeping everyone together. For the most part students are coping well. This opportunity to play on giants home field is amazing for the students and a treat for fans who were here to watch. To smell the grass and like all those Little Details that, you know, from a fans point of view you dont really get to see very much. So for me its incredible. For the boys, theyre kind of awe struck right now. We just hope all the kids enjoy it. I want to see one of our paradise kids hit a ball in the bay. Reporter unfortunately, that did not happen this afternoon. Maybe next time. Now, since the town of paradise is still mostly closed because of fire damage, these students are going to classes at a rented building close to the chico airport, which is a 15minute drive from their campus. The hope is to resume classes at their high school this coming school year. But of course that all depends on the speed of rebuilding for the town of paradise. Reporting live in San Francisco, im Sergio Quintana, nbc bay area news. A great shot of the field behind you. Sergio, thank you. Getting their hands dirty. Today dozens of volunteers joined san jose leaders to clean up a trouble spot in the city. Coyote creek and the nearby tully ballfields have seen a lot of trash recently and there are also a few homeless camps nearby. This morning the mayor joined City Council Members along with volunteers to pick up the trash and get the ballfield ready for its league. Weve got an incredibly deeply committed community thats ready to make their city more beautiful. And we want to take advantage of that energy. Todays cleanup was also part of the mayors week of events around the city. He cancelled his state of the city speech this year saying that actions speak louder than words. Still to come, more than monitoring your health or telling the time, could your apple watch help you avoid a Serious Health emergency . The findings of a new study. Plus celebrating st. Patricks day a day early. There is dublin, ire ranland an then theres our dublin. The east bay did not disappoint. Well show you. And we saw beautiful weather for that. Taking saturday evening off for mobile Doppler Radar and the change back to rain in our sevenday forecast. The timing on that when we come right back. [baby crib musical mobile] millions are still exposed to the dangers of secondhand smoke. And some of them cant do anything about it. But you can. Protect your family. Visit tobaccofreeca. Com. Life . A new study shows that it can alert people wearing them if they develop an irregular can the apple watch save your life . A new study shows that it can alert people wearing them if they develop an irregular heartbeat. More than 419,000 people took part in an unusual study exploring whether the apple watch could screen seemingly Healthy People for atrial fibrillation. Thats a heart condition that can trigger a stroke if you dont treat it. About 2100 people were flagged for the irregular heart rhythm. Those people were asked to consult a doctor. About a third did indeed have atrial fibrillation. While the findings are promising, experts say a lot of Research Still needs to happen. Amazon is making it easy for people to buy Health Supplies using Health Spending accounts. Those accounts allow people to set aside earnings before taxes, but that money has to be used for medical expenses. Amazon is now accepting money from those accounts for everything from dpchltgluometer cold medicine. Now customers can use the accounts for a wide range of overthecounter purchases without having to submit receipts for reimbursement. Okay. With a city name like dublin, youve got to go all out for st. Patricks day, right . The annual parade in dublin is a big deal. Dozens and tens of thousands of speculators, dozens of entries. Im at the parade and i really, really love it. Its really fun. And i just cant believe i can see it. Its a great way to celebrate st. Patricks day and get the girls out to have a little fun. Weve got great weather after all the rain, so it was a great way to spend a saturday afternoon. In case you didnt hear, that little girl said she really, really loves it. Really, really loves it. This year marked the parades 36th year. Its billed as one of the biggest st. Patricks Day Celebrations on the west coast. Clear skies, great weather, what more could you ask for . And with all the rain that weve had, the hills are so green right now. Its perfect for st. Patricks day. Its like the irish counterpart. Green Rolling Hills around the bay area and temperatures in the 70s today and very likely even warmer temperatures out there tomorrow as festivities continue for your sunday. Right now how about green hills looking up toward marin county on the other side of the golden gate bridge. We did see close to 70degree temperatures today in San Francisco, as you see right there. Winds picking up for you this evening leading temperatures down to the low 60s. So youll need a jacket certainly if you have any plans around San Francisco tonight. Still almost near 70 in dublin. There you see the clear skies. For the First Time Since november 12th, we managed a 70degree day. 71 up around the airport. 61 currently in san jose. A mild evening if youre in the valleys, but the sea breeze starting to cool things off back toward San Francisco. With clear skies tonight its going to be a chilly start to the morning. Well see mid40s around san jose and maybe some upper 30s and the north bay. Were close to the time of year where sometimes the temperatures can change by as much as 30 to 40 degrees in just about ten hours time during the day. So once the morning begins, well have 40s and then into the mid70s for the afternoon. South of downtown, san jose, trivalley, dublin and pleasanton looks great tomorrow with mostly sunny skies and a few high clouds. Close to 70 in oakland and hayward. Upper 60s to low 70s down the peninsula. And San Francisco coast side, upper 60s. Very likely low 70s again closer to downtown and mid70s from santa rosa, sonoma up towards ukiah to wrap up the weekend. So storm ranger right now is getting the weekend off, as weve been saying. Just high clouds out here to the west which will make for a couple of nice sunset views around the bay area tonight. Well probably see a few more tomorrow. Notice that around lunchtime. Some high clouds over the north bay thinning out as we go through the afternoon. Very likely monday well see temperatures a bit warmer in the east bay and south bay locations to start the workweek. After that, tuesday more clouds and, yes, theres a chance of rain making a comeback. This time of year around march, we usually see storms coming in every four to five days so this is right on schedule after a warm weekend. So wednesday plan on some rain. It looks like thursday night into friday we catch a break. And then next weekend it looks like well see rain for next saturday. But next sunday we should get more clearing skies as the next storm perhaps is offshore towards the end of next weekend. So this weekend finishes on a warm note and the workweek as well might see a little cooling around San Francisco as we get into monday and tuesday. The shower chances come back midweek. If you like today, youre going to like everything at least through monday and then some wednesday rain. And then saturday probably looking at some showers there, which may be good news if you have allergies. Theres a lot of pollen in the air, so some of that rain might be welcome around midweek. I was just telling garvin that i feel a sneeze coming on. You can hear it in my voice too. So if i sneeze, sorry in advance. Ill read the next story. Rob, thanks. The death toll has risen in that deadly massacre in new zealand. Two mosques targeted by a gunman there. Were learning new details in the investigation. That is next. Mo s sarahs last tuition payment, sent off. Feeling good . Oh yeah. Now im ready to focus on my project. This is why we plan. You never cease to amaze me, maya. See how investing with a j. P. Morgan advisor can help you. Visit your local chase branch. Alright,yeah excited . Waaahoo. Well. That was fun, right . Its time to get more. Lower fares. Better service. Sweeter rewards. Alaska airlines. Mosque shootings in new zealand. The death toll has risen by one to 50. A sad update now to those deadly mosque shootings in new zealand. The death toll has risen by one to a total of 50 dead. Dozens more remain hospitalized. Nbc bay areas roz plater has the latest from our newsroom. Roz. Well, the suspected shooter has now formally been charged with murder. Tonight were learning new details about one of the worshippers witnesses are calling a hero. Security remains high as new zealanders continue to grieve, and today they got more bad news. It is with sadness that i advise that the number of people who have died in this awful event has now risen to 50. The suspected shooter has been charged with murder. Police say he took aim at men, women and little children at friday prayers. Now were learning about another man witnesses are calling a hero who probably saved some lives. He tried to distract the gunman and engage him. When he saw the shooter run back to his car, possibly to get more ammo, the hero then picked up an empty shotgun. That shotgun that i had in my hands, i throw it like an arrow on him and it bust his window. Thats when the shooter sped off. As you know, a 28yearold male appeared in court yesterday charged with murder. The wideranging investigation into the mass shooting continues. New zealands Prime Minister says the alleged gunman wasnt on any Agency Watch List either in new zealand or australia, and she wants to know why. Now, new Zealand Police say that the two people arrested after that shooting have since been released. They have been charged with a firearm violation, but they do not believe they were connected in any way to that shooting. Im roz plater, nbc bay area news. Thank you very much, roz. We are also following a developing story out of nebraska. A mandatory evacuation is in place for People Living near this river, the platte river. The Douglas County Sheriffs Office evacuated People Living nearby. A hmix of heavy rain and snow melt is causing the problem. They are using boats to rescue people in the floodwaters. Some churches have opened their doors as shelters. Two young bear cubs separated from their mother and now wildlife officers want to know why. Someone found these two little guys abandoned by a highway earlier this month. Their mother wasnt around. The bears are now being cared for near lake tahoe, but officers say it is likely that someone is responsible for separating these little guys from their mom on purpose. Its possible that poaching is involved. 100,000 homes are sitting empty in San Francisco. Thats according to a new Study Released by lending tree. Now, while that number sounds high, its actually pretty low compared to some other cities. Lending tree says thats because San Francisco is considered a sellers market right now, meaning people selling their homes, a little trouble finding a buyer. If youre looking to buy, youre going to have some trouble. The study also found that san jose is seeing a similar trend. Okay, lets turn it on over now to sports. Laura britt has a preview. The warriors are taking on the thunder, but theyll be without kevin durant. Steve kerr has an update on his status. Plus, the giants and padres took the diamond in spring training. And tiger woods isnt in contention at the players championship, but hes still having some fun. Well show you what put a smile on his face. All that coming up next in sports. Laura britt here at the xfinity sports desk. The warriors are in Oklahoma City taking on the thunder tonight, but theyre doing so without kevin durant. K. D. Tweaked his ankle on sunday against the suns and missed wednesdays game against the rockets. Heres warriors head coach steve kerr with an update on k. D. s status. No kevin. Hell play most likely in san antonio. Just feel more comfortable giving him another couple days to rest. What did they feel the studies showed . No, another couple days makes the most sense. Over on the diamond, the giants hosting the padres in Cactus League play. Giants with a 10 lead. Buster posey with a liner to left. Its 20 giants. Lets go to the fifth. The giants breaking it open in the fifth inning. Posey dumps an rbi single to left. Steven dugger comes home. The next batter up, brandon crawford. He rips an rbi single to right. Later in the inning, another drive to right brings buster posey home. And still in the fifth, i warned you they busted it open in the fifth, Mack Williamson sends one up the middle, another score and the giants get six runs in the fifth inning and beat the padres 103 the final. As for the as, they arrived in japan today where theyll play the mariners in a twogame series starting on wednesday. Apparently they had some fun on the plane ride over. Youve got to when its that long, right . Heres this edition of open buch. Im here with matt olson heading out to japan. Name 26 cities in japan. Uh all right, were done. This is matt olson and were moving on to to the next cant say the guy doesnt have personality. The Oakland Raiders continue to make changes to their roster. The team has mutually parted ways with tackle donald penn. Penn played for the raiders for five seasons and was named to two pro bowl bus became expendable after the silver and brown signed trent brown. The move saves the ratedeiders million against the cap. Down to florida for the third round of the players championship. Lets look at kevin na having a tough day. It looked like his birdie putt. It looked like he was going to grab the ball. Tiger woods decides to have a little fun with him. Mocks nas birdie putt. The two have a good laugh about it. Neither player is in contention so at least they can get a good laugh at themselves. Jon rahm is the leader at 15 under. Tonight at 11 00, ill be back with highlights from the warriors thunder matchup, plus the sharks have a potential playoff match up with the preds. More news after the break. The r today boats sped up and down the Chicago River in this is video of a river turning green. Yep, today boats sped up and down the Chicago River in Downtown Chicago dumping dye as they went. It is a st. Patricks day weekend tradition in chicago thats been going on since 1962. The river we hear stays green for about five hours, which matches the length of the citys st. Patricks day parade. If youre worried about wildlife, the dye is not harmful to the river or any of the animals who live in it. Finally tonight at 6 00, remember april, the giraffe . Millions of people tuned in over live stream and on air to watch her give birth two years ago and now shes adding to the family. Hundreds of thousands of people tuned in to the live stream of the birth of the new giraffe. This is aprils fifth calf. I have never seen such a thing, by the way. Ive never watched this before. Is it interesting . Hundreds of thousands of people watch it, its got to be interesting. 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