entered this home. the neighbor says they acted quickly. >> within minutes they had extra indicated two people out of there. and one being a baby that i saw lifeless here as they were trying to revive the baby. >> the toddler, and adult residents were taken to the hospital. hours later the sad news. >> unfortunately, we have one fatality report of a 2-year-old boy. >> and the chief told us the fire may have been set accidentally perhaps by candles in the second floor hallway. just a little while ago, some of the family members showed up here at the cul-de-sac and said that the two adults taken to the hospital where the grandparents of the toddler and they're in critical condition. now, they explained that they're hindus and they have prayer altar in the second floor hallway. perhaps it was a candle in

that prayer altar set off the blaze. at any rate, the fire is under investigation. and of course, the family members are grieving and coming together for support. you'll hear from some of them at 5:00 tonight. >> thank you. >> and what started as an early morning fire in the concord garage is now a police investigation. firefighters on the scene say they found evidence of a marijuana growing operation at the home on st. francis drive. a fire inspector says someone was trying to illegally supply power to the home. police did take one person into question. firefighters rescued those sleeping inside. one person suffered smailg. >> the sheriff's department is asking for more money today to expand a detention center, many people say it isn't needed. that would add 150 inmates to the west contra costa detention center. the sheriff says he needs money because the jail is filling up faster than expected and that would come

from funds dedicated to pay for realignment of low level offenders. considerate heics say it would be better used to help keep people out of jail. >> by the time we're ready interested inputting someone in jail, it's not because they missed a mean. it's a series of efforts made. >> it doesn't make sense to invest in this jail expansion. we need to be investing in people and building real pathways of opportunity. >> this bottom line is people need help. >> the corrections partnership will take a vote on the budget next month. >> there is progress this afternoon in the project to extend bart service to oakland international airport. drivers near the airport have noticed a change. there are gerters connecting the columns where the tracks will run. and there is progress. >> and that is what it looks like right there.

that white gerter is the first 300 foot stretch of the rails which will connect the airport to the air -- bart station right now, about 3.2 mile stretch. there is going to be two of the rail tracks. for the people involved in this project they called this a major milestone. >> there is one of 500 workers on this project. from the perch atop these pylons she says she thinks about the rider as board the air part bus that's the air train will be replace mg two years. >> i think that there is going to make their lives easier. you know? they can just get on the train, getting their five minutes left. >> she's one of 100 local workers employedthon pro project. this milestone is a steel truss installed this week. it's 300 feet of rail, and each night, more will be

installed. rounding out the 3.2 mile stretch from bart station. it's a project met with fierce opposition and lawsuits. >> bart extender was a perfect example of priorities of those that can afford airline tickets. >> opponents have long said that projects like this are do not bep fit residents of east oakland this, construction worker says she's excited to be part of a system that will be in service for a long time. >> and my child gets to look at it and his children so i'm glad i'm a part of something that is is going to last in the city. >> this is surp posed to be completed in early 2014.

designers say the rail cars on this should make it between 3.2 mile stretch in about eight to 15 minutes and this should cost between $4 and $6. right now, riding buses takes more than 15 minutes and costs $3 each way. >> thank you. a pal yes alto man is under arrest for trying to rob a supermarket by repelling through the sky light like out of a movie at jj and f market on college avenue. police say the 31-year-old used a satellite dish cable to lower himself into the store. officers say he landed on some apples and tripped the alarm inside of the store, then tried to run out of the back door climbing over a fence. >> so this alarm went off and

police were there. and caught him hiding behind a tree. there was a rope hanging down. >> and owners say he tried to break in before but this is the first time they got in. >> and hundreds of children spent the morning waiting hours in line in the south bay to get basic school plies they'll need this fall. first come, first serve. abc 7 news talked with some of those in need making sure they're at the front of the line. >> the very first people in line arrived last night. around 10:30. they're willingness to camp out speaks to the level of need here. the 13-year-old arrived a little later at 3:00 a.m. >> and i want to get backpack autos she's registering herself and two younger brothers and two younger sisters.

>> my dad is having a hard, difficult time finding a job to raise five kids. this is a good opportunity for us to come and have backpacks. >> sacred heart community service has been handing out backpacks for 10 years, the first year giving away 150. this year, the goal is 2300. we keep having to push the number up because we can't satisfy all needs. >> jay showed us items donated so far this year. >> we've got this one. >> the donations from individuals and companies, a true community effort. >> my job as an individual, i think our job as a community to help these kids succeed. we believe it's a number one tool for changing the cycle of poverty. >> it's a money saver for families. >> this helps needy family that's need backpacks and

stuff to start school. it's a big help for them. >> it can be a life saver for a young student. >> this is har hard to learn. when we need notebooks, it's hard. i can't write notes that i need to study for a test. >> if you'd like to donate you can go to our web site and click on see it on tv. and they will be bifen out in august. >> and things cooling down today. >> what a difference a day makes right? around the bay area now, it's 15% to 25egrees cooler than this time, yesterday, i'll give you a look at that change and first, and this evening will be foggy, and there is low. >>s owe to upper 60s, low. >>s up to 60. tomorrow into afternoon hours,

sunny inland. don't be partly cloudy skies this is breezy and again tomorrow afternoon, as well, highs ranging from 54 at the coast to only low 80s into warmest inland locations. and there is all kinds of changes in our seven-day forecast. >> thank you. >> and still ahead tonight at 4:00 a rare admission from apple arks poll jizing for a mistake that has proven costly. >> and there is a pay it forward tribute to the loved ones. a video has caught on. now, they hope action will as well. >> and questions on twitter and pace is faisbook and will answer them here, live later, you can contact michael on twitter and facebook.com.

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>> here is a look at what people are searching for on google. top search is chick fila, giving away free food to people who come in dressed like cows. next, friday the 13th, and then, paul liena gretsky is posting some racy bikini photos to instagram. >> video of a ket man granting his brother's dying wish has gone viral. his brother died this month. his final wish was his family to get pizza then give the waiter a $500 tip. he said the random act of kindness was what his brother was all about.

and seth will continue handing out big tips if people donate in his brother's name. this video received more than $1 million hits. donations passed the $10,000 park. we have a link on our web site just go to abc 7 news.com. >> there is a video game industry looking like a loser. let's go to today's after the bell report. a. >> iz of millions of fan boys for apple invested. and there is a admitted mistake, pulling its product out of the e peats and saying all products are back and the commitment to protecting the environment is strong. apple receiving backlash and a

lot of governments use the registry and the federal government requires 95% of the commuters are ep certified. and mark zuckerberg taking a big challenge, facebook founder says he's trying to figure out how to use facebook and mobile computing. speaking in sun valley, he says it's hard because using facebook on mobile is different than desk top. facebook says mobile revenues are quote, insignificant. stocks ended up on speculation that china may do more than and might be positive and better than expected zpilt trading losses. your bloomberg silicon valley

index closed higher and one time star digg bought beta works for just $500,000. and there is digg passed and over taken to ceos merging with news.me making apps for iphone and ipad. and company industry representatives and groups met yesterday and working to disclose how users and apps handle personal information. establishing guidelines could be useful. and there is a estimate it could be up $5 million from 2010. sales of hardware, software and accessories down almost 30% in june over the last year according to npd group because

people are buying more digital down loads playing games on facebook, zynga and other social media sites. i'm cory johnson with bloomberg west. >> thank you. >> and what a difference a day makes. you can see gray sky autos it's chilly. >> yes. changes don't often come gradually. there is western skies and it's cloudy skies today and has been a treery looking tv. and cooler tn yesterday getting windy in spots. this gives a clear action maybe cloudy indication of why so much cooler today sh low clouds and fog up against the coastline and they've pushed beyond the coast locally inland today. we've not seen a lot of sunshine around the bay or coast. and temperatures today are much lower than yesterday.

there are 60s around the bay. and let's take a look at our temperature change. it's 24 degrees cooler now in concord and livermore than at this hour yesterday. there is 23 degrees cooler now in fairfield and there is all locations except half moon bay have shown a downward change winds gusting and gusts to 32 miles per hour in sfo. 26 miles per hour gusts at mountain view. breezy, cool, almost like a windchill factor. these are the highlights. cloudy, patchy drizzle. cool pattern for weekend and cooler next week, tonight wide spread low clouds, and fog and there is a good chance of drizzle near coastline. lows tonight into mid-50s that is a range we've seen quite sometime now. let's turn our forecast at

5:00 in which point point we'll see cloud cover and fog. there are sunny skies inland. clouds near the coast. temperatures with that cooling sea breeze reaching only into 50s along the coast. 06s around the bay. 70s to low 80s inland. there is high temperatures into mid-70s, and redwood city, 73. palo alto, 54 on the coast and breezy. there is 76 in santa rosa. near east bay, 6 ows in oakland and there is 78 in livermore, monterey, 60s near the bay. here is the accu-weather forecast. there is highs only up to

about 8 owe into warmest spots. mid-50s on the coast z warming up next week then, by friday, upper 80s inland. that is an example of gradual change in weather. >> and there is a a controversy this car crash video is creating. >> the fan says beiber fever is harmful to health. why she's suing next in today's on the red carpet report. >> and there is another first for california. there are drivers able

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beiber fever triggered a lawsuit. that is coming up in today's entertainment report. and there is a popular actor in the hospital. >> michael clark duncan is in stable condition and being treated in an l.a.-area hospital. he's best known for the performance in the prison drama "the green mile". j lo. is bailing on "american idol". she says she will be leaving as a judge. the 42-year-old says she has too much on her plate. and is beeber fever dangerous? she's suing for hearing damage. and he saying it magnified the

sound so much, she ended up with permanent hearing loss and wants more than $9 million. no comment, so far from beiber. he's the only guy on the top five highest paid celebrities under 30. tailor swift tops the list, earning $57 million in last year. beiber is second, followed by rihanna, lady gaga and katy perry. >> and coming up next this is welcome news for fire season. two dozen firefighters will be soon on the job every day because of something happening today. >> and penn state committing to change things inside out after the jerry sandusky sandal. >> and a response to a report

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relief coming to the san jose fire department thanks to new funding two dozen firefighters will be soon joining the department. >> it's part of a federal grant and we're live with the

story. >> this is the second federal grant for san jose in two years, in part because this city is so short-staffed for a city of its size. so the new money will be meaning fewer brown outs and one other. >> this we're very etch excited about it. >> the grant will allow the city to hire 27 additional firefighters bringing the number of uniformed fire personnel to 672. after recruiting and training they will be in place next year. and congressional leaders say there is bipartisan support to get writ it is needed most. >> this attitude wasn't it doesn't comply, it's how do we make this work?

>> the force will still not be up to what the department was 10 years ago but after painful layoffs in 2010 there is rehired temperatures there for funding. >> i mean, as long as we're even. >> it will pull nine additional firefighters on the streets every day and reduce brownouts because of the low staffing levels. >> this is great. we appreciate it. it's only two years long. and and the mayor is saying when there is good news, emotional politics and there is more on the grand money. >> thank you. and former secretary of state rice is reportedly not interested in being mitt

romney's running mate. the report says rice is the new front runner in the g.o.p. vice presidential race. a spokesperson for rice tells axe bc news that all of rice's previous statements denying interest still stand. after serving as president bush's secretary of state, rice has been teaching at stanford. the abc news deep stakes tracker has former minnesota governor tim pawlenty and ohio senator rob portman on the list, also marco rubio, and wisconsin congressman paul ryan. >> and abc news senior political correspondent sat down with romney for a one on one interview and reaction about his time at bain capitol. the report ahead at 5:30. >> former east bay congress woman ellen toucher is endorsing her colleague's

opponent, throwing support to democrat eric stallwell, a dublin city council member and 10 years ago he interned in toucher's congressional office. pete stark served in congress nearly 40 years with endorsement of every current member of the bay area congressional delegation. >> and a washington dc police officer is accused of making a threatening comment about michelle obama. the secret service is looking into alleged remarks. the 17 year veteran of the police force was assigned to a detail that leads motorcades of the white house accused of saying he would shoot the first lady in the head then showing a photo of the gun he would use. the secret service is investigating. >> and penn state officials say they will reinvigorate the football shower and locker room area while former assistant coach jerry sandusky

sexually molested those boys. it was topics in the board meeting. the board was proud of the university's subcommittee helped write the ro report. >> i think the report show that had this university values the search for truth and is willing to engage in painful third party criticism as well as self examination. >> the report said four penn state officials including the late football coach joe paterno looked the other way for 14 years while sandusky abused children. the debate still uses whether to take down a statue outside of the football stadium. >> coming up a fallen bay area marine is buried to ed toed with full military honors and efforts to bring him home nearly 70 years after death. >> and i'm michael finney. today, q and a is just ahead.

and you can contact me on twitter at m finney and facebook.com/michael finney abc 7, i'll answer questions here in just a few minute autos thank you. and let's take a look outside. there is low clouds that will have big changes in the weather pattern. >> taking a look at traffic this is 101 in san rafael moving along not too bad for a friday. and stay with us.

a fallen bay area marine was laid to rest today. >> he was buried with full military honors in san bruno thanks to persistence of a fellow crew member's family. >> james was born in oakland raised in redwood city and joined marines in december, 1942. in 1944 during a night time training mission his b 25 bomber crashed in the south pacific. he and other six crew members were killed and it took until now to find them and bring them home. yesterday, his remains arrived at sfo. today he was buried at golden

gate national cemetery, his niece never knew her uncle but says she knows he and her father were close and for her it was bittersweet. >> i think part of it is maybe because my dad can't be here to enjoy this, but just the fact he's now coming hope. he's at rest. where he should be. it's a good feeling. >> remains might never have been found if it were not for efforts of the anderson family who went to the island three times looking for remains of their uncle walt vincent n 2007 they found the rusted tail with id numbers ledgible, then, the joint p.o.w.-m.i.a.accounting command did dna tests. he was a 1949 graduate of sequoia high. today a 1952 graduate was there to honor him.

>> any time you can find any of these missing in action it's wonder tofl bring them home. i mean, i get emotional, i'm not even involved, i'm in the a relative. >> this is not the end of the home coming. in october remains will be buried together beneath a headstone with all of their names. >> and welcome home, a traffic camera released a video of a shocking car crash caused by a red light runner, watch what happens here, this horrific video taken just weeks ago in rosel park, new jersey. the driver is hit by an oncoming vehicle and his car just goes airborne, flipping 360 degrees before landing on the wheels. and american traffic solutions says it released the video to

show consequences of running red lights it shows what can happen. >> and let's get another check on the forecast. >> there is a cool down and changes in weather. tomorrow, nationally we're going to have an active weather picture into the eastern half of the country. hot, humid and thunderstorms over swruflt about the entire eastern half of the nation. there is calmer there and accuweather over parts of utah and nevada and here in state of california there is a low cooling down in the bay area and there are hot spots in chico. 105 down in palm springs and into nevada lots of thunderstorms, here in the bay area, we'll see high temperatures continuing into that pattern below average. only 50s on the coast. 60s around the bay. maybe low 70s near the bay. moving inland, upper 70s to low 80s next up to 82 in

antioch. there is breezy ask cool. and really this sets up a pattern going to continue into next week. and this is going to be below after rinl but starting next week going to get cooler, highs mainly into 70s on monday and tuesday, then, temperatures bounce back next week and there is a pleasant weekend coming up. >> and still ahead tonight what researchers are hoping to learn by grinding up baby teeth. >> and proven strategies by women who lose weight and keep it off. >> there are disgrunt yeld teenagers asking me what they can do about service changes. i have a secret i'm going to let you in on on how to get something out of direct tv, ahead.

>> i want to hear that. stay with us. back in a moment.

this afternoon, researchers at the university of texas taking a new approach

to find out what causes autism, studying discarded baby teeth from children with and without autism. the results can show compounds such as pesticides and plastics a child is exposed to in the womb. >> and this is looking at blood or hair but that is only snap shot in time of recent exposure, it doesn't provide historical record of exposure like teeth do. so when teeth are forming they -- there is a record of what you've been exposed to. >> some believe a genetic predisposition could trigger autism but there is no proof of that. studies find important tools for weight loss in women are a pen and notebook. this found the best way to eat less is write down everything you meet eet. the women who kept a food journal lost more than those who didn't and don't skip

meals. and limit going out to eat. missing meals and eating out frequently led to less weight loss. write it down. don't skip, eat in. >> and women who want to improve heart health can focus on three s's. >> campaigns like go red have raise add wareness about women and heart disease translating into a decrease in deaths. heart disease is lull tully preventable 80% of the time. i spoke to a cardiologist and learned damage we do to our hearts starts in our 20s. so she offered some tips how young women and all women can jump start a healthy heart. >> exercising, 30 minutes most days with strength training twice per week and importantly, changing your eating habits.

fruits and vegetables arc voiding processed foods and two new things, three ss. if you smoke, quit. avoid secondhand smoke. control stress. we now have new research that shows women do not manage stress well are twice as likely to die from heart disease and stroke and seven hours of sleep every night. it must start in your 20s. >> might take away from on conversation is start early, inspiring me to have a talk with my daughters and take a look at my own diet. so here's to your good health. you can see the premier of the new talk show "katie" starting september 10th. >> and this show will air at 3:00 and she said to view september 10th. >> michael finney is here answering questions sent to

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and this will only show you dhardz don't have that. >> there is one from willism h. asking if direct tv isn't providing the channels we are, were part of the package, can one cancel service without being charged early termination fee? >> no. >> we went through contracts and there is a paragraph saying channel change and we're allowed to change with it z we can give you whatever it is and you can leave but have to pay early termination fee. good news is a secret. if you call and complain or e skmail go, what is up? we're hearing from consumers saying they're getting $10 for the next few months. and they expect it to be temporary. >> and do it and you might

pick up 10s oodz debbie wants to know is there a policy for store that's don't have a refund poll sni. >> you can have any policy as long as you tell the consumer, we're talking about a huge sign or something, if they don't have policy posted then the state of california assumes you have 70 days to return our exchange item and you can get money back. but they can say if you want to return wear a funny hat. i mean, if that is what they want to do. >> and this is as long as they post? >> right. >> still to come outsourcing american style. the white house responds to the abc news revelation about where team usa outfits come from. >> two dozen cars are damaged

in a chase police are classifying as extreme vandalism. >> and there is diane sawyer with a look at world news. diane? are you there? we'll

a california athlete making history by becoming the first woman to represent saudi arabia in the olympics. a huge feat for the pepperdine student since saudi arabia doesn't let school girls take part in physical education classes. >> i think that my participation in this games can increase womens' participation in sports in general. i can only hope for the best in that we can get good strides going for women in the olympics. >> countries of qatar and bruiny are also sending women

to the games. >> and overshadowing american olympic team is cover over uniforms being made in china. >> political leaders expressed outrage and there is some athletes angry, too. >> they're competing for america. so it should the team wear uniforms made in america? and a classic american look. and from head to toe it's overseas. >> this is in china. >> some are scratching their heads and tweeted outsourcing will be part of the global economy. opening ceremony is just seeming wrong.

on capitol hill there is rare agreement. >> i think they should know better. >> this is more than just fun forms. analysts say it would create countless jobs. and. >> they can make these blazers i'm sure in the next 10 days, and get them to london in time for athletes. >> with u.s. olympic committee consider it? a spokesman was nop committal. >> they're made by an american company that helps bridge our team to the london games. our team gets there because of the support. >> the spokesman called the controversy nonsense, so far, ravel lauren declined to comment.

>> and thanks for watching. >> and don't forget you can like abc 7 news on facebook and will make a difference to foster kids. for every like $1 gos to sleep train dream campaign. >> abc 7 news at 5:00 begins now. >> there is a tragic house fire that killed a todd lever, next, religious items may have started it and you can't tex while you drive but why is it illegal to have siri do it for you? >> there is a big drop in temperatures today. i'll let you know if the cooling trend will continue into the weekend. >> and good evening, i'm dan ashley. >> and i'm carolyn johnson tr. there is a tragic fire that killed a toddler. >> injured his grandparents z as horrible as that this was it would have been worse if

not heroics for a construction worker nearby who sprang into action. and yellow house is where the fire broke out. and the toddler and two adults were in the back bedroom. workers were at this house and they rescued one person and tried to reach the toddler. >> this house was on fire. they're trying to call the emergency number. >> and he was with other workers in a house under construction. the fire started in the split level home here at the end of a cul-de-sac. firefighters had yet to arrive so workers took matters into their hands and went to the rescue of the person in the second floor bedroom. >> and there is a ladder.

he said there was a child so we ran to the back and broke windows trying to get in. >> gomez told us the hallway was engulfed in flames and the child was in a back bedroom, opening up into the hallway he told us there was a 2-year-old, we're going crazy trying to see what we can -- get him out. but there was no chance. >> they sprayed the house and firefighters arrived. the toddler and adults were taken to the hospital. and hours later sad news. >> there is a fatality. >> there are two adults in critical condition. the boy's grandparents. >> i'm praying they come back. i hope they make it. >> raja is the cousin of the

2-year-old. and says his grandparents were baby-sitting. >> his parents work in the morning. he gets picked up. >> the chief says the blaze was probably set accidentally in the hallway when something in a closet, perhaps a candle may have ignited this fire. the family who live ndz the house are hindus. >> and what hindu people do is that there is a shrine in the house and they pray to it. that is what we mainly do, every day. >> and he says the altar was in the second floor hallway. and this is still an active investigation and there is no official cause, just a very sad story. >> governor brown called in the national guard and firefighting teams