Reporter the first time the president was confronted by reporters today he ignored questions whether he gave information classified information to the russians in a meeting at the Oval Office Last week. But he did have at least something to say today. President trump had this to say about reports he shared classified information with the russians in an Oval Office Meeting last week. We had a very, very successful meeting with the foreign minister of russia. Our fight is against isis as general mac masters said. Reporter National Security adviser mcmasters defended what the president said in the Briefing Room tuesday. We dont say whats classified, whats not classified. What i will tell you again is that what the president shared was wholly appropriate. Reporter the post reported mr. Trump discussed classified information that came from a u. S. Partner that was so sensitive, it had not been shared with u. S. Allies and was even restricted in the u. S. Government. Wanted to make clear to everybody that the president in no way compromised any sources or methods in the course of the conversation. Reporter the president can disclose classified information. But the concern is that he may have revealed significant details compromising a sensitive intelligence channel. If this was all appropriate and there was no problem here, why did white house officials call the cia and nsa director to give them a heads up on what happened . Reporter lawmakers want to know what was said. If this report is indeed true, it would mean that the president may have badly dammed our National Security. Nothing less. Reporter senator Charles Schumer is calling or the white house to make the transcript of the meeting available to the congressional intelligence committees immediately. Criticism of the white house is also coming from their own political allies including senator bob corker a republican republican. He chairs the Senate ForeignRelations Committee describing the white house as being in a downward spiral. Essentially telling them to get their act together. Michelle. Youre talking about senator corker. Any criticism from the president s own party from other people . Reporter corker is the voice on this with criticism from him especially considering he was on the short list of nominees to become secretary of state for the trump administration. Not something that the president wants to hear coming from him. Thank you, mole la link you go. Reporter the penalty phase is under way for the man convicted of killing sierra lamar. Antolin garciatorres now faces the Death Penalty. Kpix 5s Sandra Osborne has the latest from the courtroom. Reporter the Death Penalty or life behind bars without parole. Today, the jury is back inside the courtroom hearing some very important testimony before they make this big decision. There will be some very emotional testimony coming forward from her family about what its like to allow your daughter to walk to a school bus and never see her again. Thats the kind of testimony thats going to be gut wrenching for this jury. Reporter so far, jurors have heard Opening Statements from both the prosecution and the defense. The first attempt to find sierra lamar. She was described as a bubbly ray of light. Family will soon testify about how her absence impacts them. Using that as an aggravating factor staying that Garcia Torres extinguished her life with no trace behind for her family. Reporter Stephen Clark former prosecutor weighs in on the case. If theres a death verdict, there will be an automatic appeal and the appellate process will take many years. Reporter the defense working today to gain sympathy from the jurors painting a humanized picture of antolin garciatorres alleging his father was abusive and grew up in poverty. And the sentencing phase is far from over. The prosecutors they want to hear testimony from sierra lamars friends, family members even a former teacher. So this could last for days or weeks. In san jose, Sandra Osborne, kpix 5. Last week he was convicted of three other attempted kidnappings in 2009. Well have coverage as the penalty phase continues. We are learning today the families of the ghost ship fire victims are consolidating their lawsuits. Kpix 5s Jessica Flores is live in oakland to explain how they hope to make a stronger case against the owner and building manager of the warehouse. Jessica. Reporter well, right now, michelle, attorneys are behind me. They are announcing that they are filing a master complaint just a couple of months ago, it was two families of the victims that were suing. Now theres a total of 18 under this master complaint suing the owners and operators of the ghost ship warehouse. Now, in total, 36 people died in the fire during an unpermitted party. No one was supposed to be living in there or throwing a party. So those inside the ghost ship is a maze of living spaces. Partygoers couldnt get out except for a narrow staircase from a makeshift second floor with no fire exits or extinguishers. A building inspector hadnt been inside the warehouse for 30 years. The attorneys called it a death trap and the victims families are suing for negligence and wrongful deaths. They allowed people to live there and to come to an event where there was no fire alarm, no sprinklers, no good egress, no way to exit to get out. Reporter named in the suit are the Building Owner and the primary tenant and his wife as well as the event promoter that night. Now, this is a civil lawsuit. As for a criminal case, the Alameda CountyDistrict Attorney is reviewing that. We did reach out to the defendants in this lawsuit and havent heard back. Flores kpix 5. Federal investigators are back at the scene of that massive blaze in emeryville. A fire three days ago destroyed an apartment complex under constructi the second time it burnedout. The fire started in the same place as the first one last year. He suspects arson. Two Bay Area Hospital workers are in jail suspected of child molestation. Police arrested neurosurgeon james kohut on sunday at a home on santa cruz. A nurse was also arrested last week in connection to the case, rashel brandon. He had worked at the Palo Alto Medical Foundation last year. A third suspect living in another state was arrested in connection with this case. They face charges including lewd acts with a minor. In bay area headlines, Walnut Creek City Council will meet tonight to discuss extenting the citys smoking ban to marijuana smoke. They are also planning to talk about how to regulate and tax recreational marijuana. The results of a residence survey on the matter will be unveiled at the meeting tonight at city hall. Today Oakland City Council will be looking at ways to deal with the citys growing homeless population. One proposal would use bond money to buy buildings to provide more housing. The homeless situation has moved to the forefront since the fire at an encampment this month. The marin Water District will sign off on water rate hikes during todays board meeting. The utility will approve a 14 hike to be carried out in steps through 2019. The average users annual bill would jump from 660 to 744. The money is expected to cover pipe improvement. Today the warriors are looking to take game 2 of the western conference finals. Kpix 5s anne makovec spoke to excited fans who hope that the team will keep the momentum going tonight after one of the biggest comebacks in nba play off history. Reporter the court is polished and oracle arena is ready to host game 2 of the series tonight and it could be the final home game before the championship. Look at this this is nice, too. Reporter fans are gearing up for another showdown between the warriors and the San Antonio Spurs at 6 p. M. Want to look nice tonight. Reporter get in the game. Get in the game on, game time. Im excited, definitely, go warriors. Reporter the last game was intense. The warriors overcame a 20 point halftime deficit going on to win game one by two points. Spurs star Kawhi Leonard left the game after injuring his ankle in the 3rd quarter when golden state Zaza Pachulias foot slid under it. Leonard is out for tonight. I feel bad that it happened. A different result. But the game is the game. Thats the way it is. Reporter and the spurs coach is hot under the collar. You know how we feel about it. You want to know if that lessens our chances or not . Were playing very possibly the best team in the League Reporter this playoff season the warriors are switching up still using strength in numbers but adding a new one for each series, this one dubs stand up and fans are ready to do just that. Look forward to a good game tonight. Were going to win all of them. Reporter if you are planning to come out tonight, nosebleed seats are available for 100. If you are a baller these courtside vip seats are running for up to 9 grand. The warriors recommend you buy through their website warriors. Com so you know their tickets are legit. Anne makovec, kpix 5. Some controversy over yesterdays second stake of the amgen tour of california. Chopper 5 was overhead and caught this brutal crash on Mount Hamilton in san jose. Latvian cyclist wiped out with a broken collarbone and concussion. In spite of the injuries he got back on the bike. The Race Organizers allowed it. He had to pull out of the race later after crashing into several curbs. Now people are questioning the decision to let him continue. Comedian big bill cosby speaking for the first time about his Sexual Assault case. His surprising comment about why he is being prosecuted. A child dies and his parents blame caffeine. What he had just before he collapsed. From the kpix weather center, good afternoon, everybody. What a spring day here in the bay area. Look more like wintertime for the coastside where we are overcast too, the mountains. Where it is snowing. Ha ha can you believe it . It is snowing in tahoe and we have the details coming up. Dont go away. Well be right back. ,,,,,,,, than two years. He appeared yesterday on a radio bill cosby is publicly addressing his Sexual Assault scandal for the first time in more than two years. He appeared on a radio talk show saying that racism and revenge are behind the allegations against him. I just truly believe that, um, some of it may very well be that. Cosby also suggested that his dozens of accusers were piling on. Cosbys criminal trial is expected to begin next month. A South Carolina teenagers death is being blamed on too much caffeine. The healthy 16yearold collapsed last month at his high school and died after consuming a large soft drink a latte and energy drink. His parents want his death to be a warning to others. [ music ] reporter david was a High School Sophomore who found his rhythm while playing the drums. He was a great kid, not mixed up in the wrong things. He loved music. Worry about their safety, their health, especially once they start driving. But it wasnt a car crash that took his life. Instead, it was an energy drink. Reporter the 16yearold collapsed during class last month and died in a hospital. While his initial autopsy required more testing, Richland County coroner gary watt said davis consumed a soft drink, latte and energy drink in two hours bringing on a cardiac event. These drinks the amount of caffeine suggested could have dire consequences. Thats what happened in this case. You know it when it happens feeling dizzy and feel it in your chest. Reporter Energy Drinks send more than 20,000 people to the emergency room annually. Reporter the problem were learning is its not just caffeine. Its the other stimulants in there. And a cup of coffee you may have over 45 minutes or 60 minutes. These Energy Drinks are happening all at once so all the caffeine peaks in the body and bad things happen. Reporter the tragic way his son lost his life could be someone elses lifesaver. Parents, please, talk to your kids about the dangers of these Energy Drinks. The coroner says davis autopsy showed no signs of an undiagnosed heart condition. A beverage trade group says Energy Drinks can be safely consumed in moderation. A victory for bay Area Environmental activists fighting to close the last coastal sand Mining Operation in the united states. They are on the brink of of being shut down by the state unless it gets proper permits and pays the states royalties for its Monterey County plant. The Mexican Company has been in operation between marina and moss landing since 1908. Lets check the weather. I was out there taking a walk along embarcadero and it was windy and chilly. But it was refreshing, i bet. At least we got out. Yeah. Lucky you. What a day, im so excited about the different elements . Theres snowfall in the sierra nevada. Lets verify that with life weather camera with sierra at tahoe. We are going to see several inches before this crosses the bay area. So from the mountains back to the bay where we have layers of clouds low clouds and fog lining the rim of the bay also we have some stratus lining up right there in the mount vaca area. If you look carefully some of those clouds are starting to lose their form but they are cumulus lenticular clouds usually perpendicular alignment to the wind direction. They are very rare but they are notable this afternoon. Good stuff going on around the bay area. 50s, 60s right now, cool, the winds have been peaking at 32. So says george in san francisco. In fact, these winds have been howling all morning all afternoon, 17 in oakland now, 20 fairfield, 15 in antioch. What you need to know its a brisk day today could be the coolest day for quite some time. Well have a wind shift tomorrow producing an offshore flow warming through the weekend. Light rain showers to the north. Trying to move into the bay area. As the low moves out front sags over the bay area, we have that pressure gradient, we have the mostly cloudy skies all the way until tomorrow morning. Weave clear skies through thursday. Clear through the weekend. 72 in fresno. Our numbers stacking up 50s and 60s shy of 70 anywhere. Sunset at 8 17. Look at your weekend. 70s at the beaches. 90s inland. How about that snow in tahoe . Only because they havent seen enough this year. Year round it feels like, right . Thank you. Security experts say clues point to north korea as the culprit in a global cyber attack. Evidence has been found in the coding that is similar to another north korean attack on sony last year. More than 300,000 computers in 150 countries were infected. Hackers are demanding 300 in ransom to decode infected data or they will destroy it. The attack is being called the fastest spreading extortion campaigns on record. Meanwhile, disneys new pirates of the caribbean movie is now being held for ransom by hackers. Its set to hit the screens in a few weeks but the disney ceo says someone stole the film and will release it online unless the ransom was paid in bitcoin. Netflix learned that last month after refusing to pay hackers to held new episodes of orange is the new black. Then the hackers released most of the Upcoming Season ahead of schedule online. Taking a look at the markets ,,,,,,,,,,, ell, todays ti p of the day is going to be is going to be with bosc pears. I love them. Although theyre not locally grown, theyre still being imported in. Let me tell you something, theyre fabulous this time of year. Sweet, buttery, nutty flavor. Theyre fantastic but selection and storage is very, very important. Come here, lets talk about selection. When you buy them, make sure you dont compromise. This light rust color all the way around very important. Skin free from any shriveling whatsoever and bosc pears should be very firm to the touch. Like an apple. Really. The firmer the better. When you bring them home, store them in the refrigerator. Others you can put on the counter. Not the bosc. Keep them firm like an apple and they are great in salads. They are great poached. They are great for baking. They are versatile and they have a very thin skin so you dont have to peel the skin back. Bosc pears in the market, fantastic, and a great dessert just out of hand. m tony tantillo, your fresh grocer. Nd always remember to eat fresh and stay healthy. No need to look for parking for cairo motorcyclist. This cafe allows them to drive in front and park right next to your table. Riders can get food and drinks while a mechanic checks out the ride. Cool. Well be right back. Golden gate bridge. And its all caught on camera. We find out how they pulled it off. And what security is doing to keep others away. Thats coming up later today at 5 o clock. Daredevils dangle from the Golden Gate Bridge caught call. We find out how they did it and what security is doing to stop it. Thats at 5 00. Thats it for kpix 5 news at noon. [ music ] ,, ridge all right, sally, out, now. Thomas no, sally, stay. Its fine. Ridge shes got you exactly where she needs you. Her family steals from us, and you pay her to do it. Thomas dad, im asking you to leave. Sally no, thomas, im leaving. Thomas sally, its fine. Sally i am not gonna come in between you and your father. Ridge what is wrong with you . She has stolen millions of dollars from us. Thomas just stop she stole from us but only because she was forced to because bill