>> the captain called for a second alarm. we had what we thought was a rescue. we had a power line and a house next door on fire with an invalid inside of the home. >> given all of those factors, the chief said it is very lucky that no one was seriously hurt. but the venturas are renters at the home and didn't have renter's insurance. the red cross is helping them out for a couple of days. the family is grateful tonight that everything is okay and they are overwhelmed at having to start over. karina rusk, abc 7 news. >> oakland's mayor is defending the police department tonight insists that the federal government will not take it over. this despite a scathing report from a monit are on.

nick smith joins us live with more. >>reporter: good evening, the mayor may say the department will not be taken over but that is not certain. there are certain issues in the oakland police department to avoid a federal scutiny and possible take over of the department. >> the mayor wanted to talk about the progress the oakland police department has made since she was mayor. but the new report stripped the narrative. >> the institution has some bad people and i think that the police under howard jordan have made tremendous progress. >> the document critized the way in which it dealt with outside demonstrators and officer involved shootings and cites defaced pictures of the district judge the man overseeing the reforms. and the other of mayor quan. they are race yist insulting

and inappropriate. >> racism, you can change the wall and change the institution is supposed to work, but you have to change people's hearts and culture. >> the scrutiny the department is over stems from the arrest of the oakland police officers known as riders. nine years later critics say several key changes are yet to be made. >> it is oakland the problem and not crime and other factors which frankly other departments dealt with. he is demanding more be done faster. the federal take over may have unintended consequences. >> the police department could change and they would have no control over the policing in their city . >> the next step a motion to

be filed requesting that power be taken from the oakland police department. >> and another delay in the case of a south bay man accused of sierra lamar. he was scheduled to plea today. he was recently appointed a new attorney. friends and supporters of the lamor county showed nupt courthouse and many of them are involve would in the search for the 15 year old who disappeared back in march on the way to the bus. >> being there, my presence is supporting the family. they are not able to be here. but being here we are supporting the family and that's all that matters. >> why are they not here? >> i am not sure. i don't think they are emotionally ready . >> garcia torres' family showed up in court and told

abc news they were sure he was evidence. san francisco voters will not only vote for officials in november but they'll vote to reform the taxes business. switching from a current pay roll tax to the one that tax gross receipts. today the super visors voted to put that measure on the ballot. >> you are right. san francisco is the only city in the state of california that has a pay roll tax . the board of super visors voted this afternoon to put a consensus measure devised by the mayor, on the ballot in november. steven cornel owns brownies, a hardware store that operates in san francisco for a century.

he proposed the proposal that does away from the pay roll tax. >> is it really a job killer? >> yes, it is one more piece of money you have to pay out. >> right now the city levies a pay roll tax of one and half percent of businesses with $250,000 in pay roll business. just 10 percent of the businesses pay tt. that would tax business revenues or receipts with a rate varying according to the industry and size of the company. it is estimated that 20 percent of the businesses would be affected . those earning less than a million would be exempt. they are pushing the proposed change and calling it more broadbased and equitable. >> it will tax more fairly and tax the success and much more willing to share in that than

they would when they are trying to grow. >> but the owner of the gas station said his taxes will triple and car dealerships will see their taxes soar. this one expects to pay $30,000 more. but the city has agreed to last minute tweaks in new business license fees that made the changes more pal papable. >> the business registration was rumored to be high as 10000 and our coalition was able to keep the retailers at rate of 20,000. that was a change in our favor. >> now the new business fees are expected to generate 28 and half million a year . so over all it will create more than 1700 jobs each year. and they are calling it the san francisco jobs initiative

as they set about to sell this to the vores. in san francisco at city hall, carolyn tyler abc 7 news >> the costa county. that measure will ask taxpayers to kick in $75 a year and prevent the closure of 10 fire stations . that is more than a third in central cost racontra county. the super vase oar asked the board to back the ballot measure. they urge state officials to look for new revenue for the school. the state college is in danger of losing accreditation because of financial and administration errors. it could lose state fund close possibly next year. >> they are doing everything they can to meet the

accreditation. and there is tremendous support from communities as they develop for financial management. >> city college has to present a report in october showing why it should stay in business. and the san francisco on line maker zinga is accusing misleading of stock holders. synga didn't know there was a decline in popularity. the company insiders are accused of cashing in more than 500 million in zynga stock. zynga declined to comment . facebook fell down to $21 per share. two armies of $500 an hour lawyers launched a battle of how smart phones and tablets

function. apple is on the offensive accusing samsung of stealing the features. david joins us live with more. >> the trial focuses on features of iphone or samzung android model. this lets you know when you reach the end of a document. samsung said someone else had it before apple and the click zoo feature that lets you zoom in. and who had it first. apple said samswung made tab lets and phones that enfringe on the patents and making over 200 billion in profits. michael cohen thinks it will stop companies from imitating competitor features. >> you may have to actually force innovation and may

create more choices going forward as opposed to a stanant industry where you see everyone's property. >> when steve jobs sprused apple phone five years ago, they will focus on six feature to prove the case on sam sung. but samsung spent 35 billion on research and development over five years and putting 20,000 engineers and 1,000 designers to work. what is unusual, apple and samsung depends on each other. samsung makes the processer for the ipad. and santa clara law professor said patent law is complex and the case will be decided by other factorings. - factors. which side will convince the jury. it is a battle of story

telling and emotion than a battle of the specific patents and claims and technology. >> in san jose. david louie, abc 7 news. and still to come. tough times in the republican party. why the gop can't afford a office in the state's capitol. >> health care reform law could mean that the check is in the mail. i am michael finney. >> i am spencer christian. we almost reached trippple

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state and federal finance reports is 15 million in debt. it looks as where tell go from here. the california republican party finds itself in terrible financial shape just three months before the election. it is the inigibility to fund candidates. the state gov is in debt. we managed the situation. >> critics are outraged on top of dwindling voters registration. gov also spent 2.3 court and jurying the lines for senate

races. they made progress in erasing the debt we'll end up in a position and move forward in 2013 with success. i think it is troublesome we don't have a republican party that is viable in california. they were called in hollywood and that is five years ago. and we would rather be right than win. >> stronger leadership. they can turn it around especially with the democrats in the middle involving the parts development.

>> they need to focus on fiscal issues and not social issues that dividey people. >> it is a presidential election year. abc 7 news . janitors will not be going on strike when the contracts expires. they hit the streets again today as they look for a better contract. and now the main sticking point is the cost of the health care. they expect to reach an agreement that is fair for all parties. the janitors cleaned more than 400 billion in san francisco. the faculty to a can contract. they have worked without a contract for two years now. the new agreement provides for

no job raises. it is a fair agreement the union president said but a tough pill to swallow. they will get to vote on it next month. >> we'll have the first look at the weather today. >> it is approximately 100 degrees in some areas. >> we will not officially hit a hundred. but some spots away from the official measuring location did top out. and east bay hills camera and looking westward and a nice view of the bay bridge in parts of san francisco . twin peeks and background there . fog in the coast. cutake another view of that by way of life doppler hd. we have high clouds that is trailing in parts of western marin county. it is a shallow layier of fog . clinging to parts of the coast

line it is south of the golden gate and the coast is clear right now . we'll look at today's high temperatures and 99 degrees. and 97 and 98 in clear lake . mid-to upper 90 in fairfield and concord and antioch. and morgan hill. a toasty day. and 95 degrees. and fairfield and upper 80s inland locations and 61 here in san francisco and 72 in the bay in oakland. it is hot again and we'll cool down in all areas for the weekend. >> look for coastal fog that is pushing locally out over the bay. and 50s for the most part . 5:00 tomorrow morning and we'll see patches of fog and pull away from the coastline

and left with a patern like today . mild around the bay and south bay it will be sunny and warm. and 86 in kimble and on the peninsula highs in the upper 70s low 80s and 79 in redwood city . palo alto 80s . low to mid60ots coast and half moon bay. san francisco high of 67 . up in the north bay upper 80s to low 90s. 87 in santa rosa and 96 in cloverdale. and newark and union city. in the east bay hot again. cop cord at 93 . danville 94 . livermore and near monterey bay 70s . here's the accu-weather 7 day forecast. two more days of 90s inland

and then we cool down nicely over the weekend with mid-80s and low 60s on the coast. it is a beautiful and nice comfortable weekend. >> and spencer will remind you about the abc news alarm clock app. it put bay area news and traffic near your bed. good morning, sunshine. it is free. she does it better than i do obviously. search the itunes for abc 7 news san francisco alarm. >> get it ready and you can hear it. good morning, sunshine. coming up. pajamaús

>> a medical marijuana dispensary will close in san francisco. they will hold a goodbye party and a funeral procession upon. vapor room on 9th street are closing after getting letters from the u.s. attorney warning of property seizures and prison sentences if they don't shut down. that is eight pot clubs to

close after the letters began last fall. >> the same-sex marriage ban have taken their case to the hih court. they are petitions the appeals court to be overturned. the appellate court judges issued the decision this year. if the high court declines to take the case that will clear the way for same-sex marriage to begin in california. >> the temperature is rising in california and the warm up will impact. researchers say temperatures state wide are up 1.7 degrees since 1885 and expected them to rise 2.7 by 2050 and that will increase likelihood of wildfires with the greatest threat in california. the risk of losing your home to a wildfires could double in the next 40 years.

>> the challenges are enormous and certainly the state has the capability to rise to the challenges. and with these types of studies, we are going to be prepared. the central valley is expected to feel the brunt of the increasing temperatures and researchers say it could impact the agriculture there. >> speaking of fires when we come back tonight. a better way to fight forest fire. the government is told it is wasting its money. and they have rejected the cost-cutting device. >> and blackout and half of the countryy's population remains in the dark tonight. >> 7 on your side michael finney is here to explain how obama care can save you money. here you go little man.

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>> a new fleet of planes could be the answer to the forest service. they are looking at water

scooping craft that may be more effective. this is a battle of how to fight fires. most public agencies. they are looking at way to cut cost they hired the corporation to figure out how to best use the containers. there is controversy that air tankers should buy and large be replaced with water dropping scoopers. they are cheaper about 2.8 million a year and compared with the high capacity air tankers. and it takes only 133 minutes for schoolers to return to a fire compared with air tankers that take feet minutes to land. others are questioning the

conclusion of the study . the study doesn't properly value the importance of fire retire tardant versus water. >> it takes many, many return trips . we want retardant that we can treat. it will keep building a line. it costs more than three-quarters of a million and despite the recommendation it has no place for a place with dropping them with water dropping schooler scoopers. large part was india are facing major power outages. 600 million people have been out of electricity.

that is twice the entire population of the united states. massive outanals affected 20 states in the northern region of india including the capitol of new delhi. power companies blame the out anals on some indian states taking more than their fair share. this has raised questions of whether the nation can support the booming population. >> mitt romney is back home after a 7 days oversea tour that didn't go as planned. he went to war saw and praised the alliance between poland and the united states that is based on a common system of beliefs. >> our nation's belong to fellowship and we speak the same language of freedom and justice and uphold the right of every person to live in peace. >> but like his previous

stops. he had controversy. an aide lashed out at reporters after they peppered the candidate with question. >> this is a side. >> lrepublican romney tried to down playy that today saying that the media will divert the attention from the news. >> health care reform that some return to as obama care will be too costly. one overlooked provision could put money in your pocket. michael finney is all over that. >> it is not a lot of money but part of the 2010 law said health insurance companies must spend vast majority of money you pay on premiums on

actual health care. if they spend less, they have to give you your money back. health care is expensive. the affordable care act keeps costs down. 80 percent of the money they take in on direct medical care and efforts to improve the quality of care. insurers selling the large groups must spend 75 percent. they must rebate consumers. >> we are talking about a lot of money. 133 million americans will receive notications and 1.1 billion dollars is sent back to the americans. >> terry mcclain has ehealth insurance.com. they have until tomorrow explaining the rule and how they did. >> you don't have to do anything. that's the good thing here. basiclyy you have to wait for the notiction- notification.

>> some companies think they have found a way around the law, but there is not one. >> the key is, if you don't hear something, i would be contacting yourr insurance provider or talking to your employer, did they receive something and what are they going to do with the funds? >> and here's why, even if you don't have a rebate, the insurance company must inform you of that, too. we are only talking about a few dollars. but for me $15, but that is money i would rather have for myself. >> in money matters, home prices have risen for the fourth month in a row. prices are up in everyone of the top 20 metropolitan areas. prices in the san francisco bay area gained three and half percent. there was a report in profits

sales of video games across the board have dropped off since the christmas holidays. stock prices fell as investors wait for word from the fed on what it might do to stimulate the economy. the nasdaq fell also and apple stock gained $15 a share. back over $600. >> best buddies. maria shrivers buddies talked about the fundraiser for

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we are sorry about that. now. spencer christian, oddio and video? >> okay, here we go. time lapse view. this afternoon in the eastern hills. looking at a veryy interesting picture. and make out of the bay yet. it is not going to have a cooling affect. temperatures under hundred degrees. freed no at 101 . here in the bay area we'll approach but not hit it will be hot. and temperatures moderate on friday. mid80s 70s on the bay .

low 60s on the coast it is a stunningly beautiful weekend we'll full like this is a relief. we have breaking news rightt now. this is from logan airport in boston united airlines flight is about to make a unscheduled landing. it was leavingg jerss jers and headed to geneva. there was a suspicious package and they scrambled fighter jets to escort the jet back to boston. >> law enforcement will be on the ground and waiting for the ground somewhere away from the main terminal. the plane is on the ground and we'll stay on top of it for you. we'll be r

>> a cutting edge center for the bay area just passed a major milestone. they are treated with a technique that helps to head off brain damage. carolyn johnson has the story. >> they are having too much fun. >> watching them play in the yard you would never imagine the swings that mark a first few days of his life. he was rerecovering from a cutting edge therapy that began hours after a traumatic deliverry that cut off oxygen to his brain. >> we don't know what will happen to him and he has lost a lot of oxygen and we need to take him to san francisco. >> in the intensive care

nurseryy. doctors used a special incubaitor designed to induce hypothermia. >> cooling the body temperature down and that has suffered a lackk of oxegen. >> it is so follow. his team invested to make the overall treatment process effective. >> it is the mediatt rick meteorologist and we have continuous monitoring the brain. it can detect if a infant is having a seizure and a camera system gives neurophysiologist access. >> the newborn is monitored with a device that looks at the brain in a different way.

>> it allowsitous do is understand how well his brain is getting ox genn and how well his brain is using oxygen. >> fernando gonzalez is used to raise the red blood cells. >> it will provide more long-term protection. >> we are entering an exciting age. >> heading off conditions like sebral palsy and giving newborns like nolan to grow into energiic children. >> he is a sparkily kid. >> and a quick update. doctors treated their be youth cooling patient last week. and also providing life saving care for the smallest

premature infants born in the bay area. >> a popular penguin exhibit has new rezz dents. new ciz on the block. six south african pajama sharks were released. they were exhibited in portug aland this is the first time they were added to a pen quinexhibit. >> they cohabitate the same water and occupy different beaches. the sharks are bottom dwelling and they are shy shark and it is peng quins are energiic. and the sharks can be found exploring the new crevices and caves found just for them. >> all of the time. >> >> big move by the giants. they are realing right now. >> it is a trade dead line

that came and went. they are on the way to the phillies in exchange for the outfielder . they get in a pair of minor leaguers. playing in only 77 games and five home running and 17 rbi's. 10 years with the giantts. it is looking forward to a fresh start. >> it is a two-time all-star. and 59 rbi in 101 games this season. it is home runs and hits and runs scores and walked. >> philly hit two-thirds of the out field. and fot dodgers and it was not their only move and trying to show up the bullpen from seattle. he was an all-star last year. >> and last night we had a rare evening with baseball. and they are going extra

innings. and 8-7 and 10. tampa bay did not finish until 7:00 a.m.. the last bar train was leaving in 20 minutes and the oakland mayor jean quan decided to stay. jamal weeks was 0-7 for the night until the sack fly. it was the 12th walk off and winning 12--3. they will put the pads on tomorrow. the nfl team. the quarterback position is queen. carson palmer is the man in black . he has more of a feeling for the teammates. palmer along with matt line

yer terrell pryor will man the quarterback position . he has weapons. he missed 10 games with a foot injury. carson is optmistec about the 2012 season. >> the way last year ended and a bitter taste in our mouths. but we are excited and we have a lot to prove and a lot of guys are hungry and a lot of guys that want to make the mark in the league and excited about the opportunities in front of them. >> they had to butt heads for a few day in pads. their entire defense is back. >> alex smith favorite targets and including lastt yearr to beat the saints a playofffs . looking forward to the new niners arsenil. >> ajj jenkins and can't forget branddon jacobs.

and to me, the more help we can get the better . i am all about it. man, i am tremely happy we brought those guys in. i know they will help us. >> all rightt. spoiler aletterr. time for yourr team usa medal winners f. you don't want to know turn away and come back when the music ends. can don't forget we'll have a special edition of abc 7 news. that's it for now. i am larry beil. >> and i am cheryl jennings. >> and i am cheryl jennings. have a great evening.

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