compensate any appropriate and reasonable claims. >> medical, property damage, and loss of income for businesses. >> and chevron hot line number is 866-260-7881. there are operators standing by. the company plans to set up an office somewhere in this community so that residents who want to file claims can walk in and deal with someone face-to-face. in richmond abc 7 news. >> thank you. chevron confirms there was a brief second fire today. they've been burning off excess fuels since the fire was brought under control. sky 7 hd over the scene after that new ball of flame erupted and saying they put out the flames. >> this opportunity arose to

get close enough so at this time all fires have been extinguished. there is an opportunity and risk that an additional small fire could break out in lines that have been damaged. >> chevron says a pipe damaged in that fire sparked this smaller fire, and the firefighters still using water on that burned out unit to keep it cool. >> that is expected to make months to reopen. some predict six months to a year. we're live with more on what is involved in fixing this. >> before fixing things they have to go through an investigation process. several agencies are here and there is the epa and cal osha. >> findings that there is a step by step process. you can see a crew this morning pouring water on the

units which is the heart of the process. and there are monitors cooling things off. all necessary before any kind of inspection begins. cal osha told us the pipes must be secured. >> it's up to them to decide whether they're ready to start this investigation. a lot will have to do with the safety of the unit. we'll work with them on that. >> and we asked this expert to help us understand the investigation. >> all of the pipes, including one that leaks have layers of instulation around them to keep them from getting too hot. those have to be stripped off ask checked. >> ross believes this will take months to determine whether it started.

>> like trying to determine a roof leak. it's hard. you can see something leaking but where it came from, have you to trace it back like in a roof leak. >> once this investigation is done, chevron will be replacing sections of unit four including some of the cooling tower was fans on top. and would not say how long this will take. >> when it's safe to do so. >> and that is how this conference endedded to. now, the expert believes it will take six months and perhaps, he says, a year. >> thank you. >> and the refinery fire is driving up gas prices. and in a station a gallon of regular now selling -- was selling for $3.89 and checking today it was p.$99, so far state and local averages have gone up one to two cents but

experts expect to it reach $4.50 by labor day. >> residents put on edge when a false alarm went out from the shell refinery. a worker mistaken by issued a three level alert. a spokesperson told abc 7 news there was a communication error between two employees. the sirens sounded and residents feared the worst. >> oh, sheer panic after richmond just two days ago. we're scared. >> there are 2,000 residents received washing calls. it's designed to be activated by refinery autos just relying on them making a call to hazmat you're going to get more delay autos authorities say there have been upgrades

so residents can be alerted by face book or twit year students had to be evacuated after a fire broke out this afternoon. take a look. this is a scene near alpine road. crews managed to gain control here, it burned just about five acres around 100 students were evacuated as a precaution. >> and a brush fire in marin county grew to more than 100 acres before firefighters managed to get it out this afternoon. there are winds blowing and making it difficult for firefighters. this began when a driver stuck a pole along 101 and there is sky 7 over the scene. and evening commute, as you might imagine is still backed up more than unusual r usual because of this. >> congressman pete stark says he was goaded into a political

fight. it appears the 80-year-old turn aid former ally into a political opponent. and there is now details of another misstep. >> pete stark has been in congress nearly 40 years and he's got a real race on his hands. usually he crushes his opponents but thanks to the new top two primary system, this time he's running against a fellow democrat. and when a long time supporter bolted from stark's camp, congressman got testy. when he decided to endorse pete stark's opponent he felt he owed the congressman a phone call. the former assembly majority leader says stark respond bid threatening him he said i will crush you then, he responded then i'm going to talk to the trial attorney association to make sure they don't give you any work. >> and stark told tarico

someone should come talk thoiz children about christian values. >> is he an atheist. >> and he called stark's opponent and told him about the conversation. stallwell passed ate long to reporters. is he making the most of it and pete stark's gaffes have given stallwell ammunition, last month, stark told reporters he he won't debate him. >> why won't you debate him? >> because you'd only get stupid questions like you're asking. >> that hasn't helped his campaign, his headquarters there was no comment but in a statement he said he was goaded into it skpismt was clear from the conversation that he was itching for a fight says stark. he was trying to get under my skin, and unfortunately, i took the bait. >> sorry that this is how we took it. >> now, it seems to me when my

livelihood is threatened and religious beliefs are questioned and kids are brought into the situation and mentioned. >> now, it's going to be different. >> alberto promised to walk with me, do community events and bring people into the campaign. >> and congressman stark has been endorsed by the bay area congressional delegation. that is standard. incumbents don't often goof their own, perhaps that is why he took the defection so hard. but noe now there is a guy with good name recognition a practiced campaignor and who is working for the opponent. >> and looks like you and mr. stark have an interesting back and forth it was a fair question. >> yes. through. >> there is more still to come, it's your lucky day at the matrix aseeno. why they picked today to stage a grand opening. >> and see this hot air mass?

we're under there and it's getting warm in the bay area, i'll have the accu-weather forecast coming up. >> a woman disputes an unknown charge on a credit card causing her to lose her motor home warranty. what

there is a little bit of las vegas in san joan joes yeah tonight and will be a boost to the city budget. today many people are celebrating the opening. and there is abc 7 live from the new casino. >> this investors poured $50

million into casino matrix. they cut the ribbon this morning on the 8th day of the 8th month. the mayor says the city hit the jackpot. >> this club alone will generate more tax revenues than valley fair and santana row, combined. >> two card rooms fork over a 14% tax on revenue chz is expected to amount to about is a million per year. casino matrix is a 24-7 venue. >> not a gambler, we came to eat and what is fabulous is jobs. it's a replacement for garden city casino. 300 more than the old location. and day went from unemployed to helping support his children. >> just a weight off my

shoulders, makes me feel proud to wake up to provide for your family. >> there are months of delays because of regulations and security requirement autos it's got to be clean and up and up. there can't be blind spots. >> each is allowed 49 hard tables they want some to be on the 8th floor so high rollers can have a view. bay 101 is fighting that proposal. >> and there is stem waiting to get approval on thachl is kind of a sighting day but we're waiting. >> there is action attracting the crowd. >> energy is positive. just enjoyed it. and there are coming home with goodies and made money. >> voters will have a chance to decide if they want to allow each to add up to an additional 30 tables so up to

79. the mayor has not taken a position on that ballot measure but there are member who's oppose any expansion. >> a second suspect in the fatal shooting of a football player turned himself in this afternoon. the 27-year-old turned himself in to a probation office and he was wanted for a shooting death of a 16-year-old seen junior. he was shot in richmond on sunday night z another suspect, a 29-year-old was areved shortly after the shooting. and family members believe he was targeted for wearing red. >> san francisco got a quick and big payout related to that june fire at pier 29. aig insurance gave a $2 million check this afternoon that is a nirnl claim payment.

welders were prepping the area. authorities expect the pier to be fixed up in time for next year's event. and that is good to have insurance. >> plenty of it. >> it's heating up. >> there is only a couple locations to hit that triple digit level. but there is 97, 98, 99 degrees is hot. there is a live view from our sutro camera. there is hardly a marine layer. skies are blue. it's still warm around the bay area, let's go to live doppler 7 hd. you can see that there are clouds well off shore. that is the pattern, sunny and there is a sampling of high temperatures. this did reach 100 in cloverdale and there is 98 in fairfield.

and there is 79 in oakland. 70s here in san francisco. at this hour these are the temperatures there is lots of 90s inland. other locations have a cool down a little bit into mid to upper 80s, highlights, will be hot inland into weekend. there are triple digits thursday through saturday. there is a cooler pattern next week this, has been the picture. a big, hot air mass blanketing the 48 states and we can report officially that july, 2012 is the hottest on record for 48 contiguous states. these are areas where temperatures for july after rinl above or well above average.

there are exceptions and california is one of them. state wide below july average. there is the rest of the nation baking and we're beginning to do that now. tomorrow morning at 5:00 there is a little bit of fog pulling away quickly. sunny skies from coast to inland again tomorrow, with that summer spread we often talk about, temperatures from 60s at the coast to 100s inland. there is a overnight, mild again, lows into mid to upper 50s, tomorrow, sunny skies and continuing to warm up into the south bay there are highs 91 in cupertino. 86 in redwood city. 88 in mountain view. mid-60s on the coast. there is 90s in the north bay

and three triple digit loks, clear lake, yu kaia and cloverdale. near east bay highs 81 oakland. and there is numerous readings around the area, here is the accu-weather forecast. there is three days of triple digit readings. and there is air quality expected to be poor next week, starting to cool down and conditions will be a lot more comfortable. >> that is good to hear. >> jeremy, and nor yeen we want to thank you for liking us on facebook. for every new like this summer, there is a dollar going to abc 7 sleep train dream campaign. go to facebook.com. your like will make a

difference. >> still to come, odd life of timothy green and what this

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being inspecked after a malfunction that emergency crews were told to get ready for a full scale disaster, this happened this morning on this southern california flight to seattle. fire officials testified -- received a call the plane was in catastrophic electric failure and the cabin was depressurized. >> i was in pain. i looked around everybody else was grabbing their ears. that is what happens, i guess, when the flame loses pressure. >> it's scary. kind of -- we heard a sound and we knew something was going on. and there is a no passengers on board hurt they were put on to other flights. >> and there is a series of earthquakes have shaken southern california. dozens in just 24 hours, two were moderate quakes. and one hit about 9:30 this morning and another last night

near yosha linda. this seismologist says it's the center of a quake swarm. >> there is approximately 30 earthquakes there is a 5% or one out of 20 chance that the fake is a shock. >> this knocked some items off local shelves. >> still to come here tonight the police agency that protects california homes for developmentally disabled now under investigation after taser attack autos money matters, hewlett-packard with a $9 billion bullet tonight. a major write off triggering a rare loss for the giant. >> and general motors shows off new features in it's top of the line luxury car. stay with us. the news continues r

oorksz a san francisco homeless man found with what police are calling an arsenal in his car are having his abilities to stand trial tested. he he was arrested just a day after the colorado theater massacre. a judge assigned johns a psychiatrist today. >> there are reports on september 5th right here, at 9:00 a.m. >> this is a good indication he's not capable of standing trial? >> that determination has not been made yet. thank autos there are a lack at what police found in his car. he's facing illegal weapons charges. >> there is hewlett-packard said it will take a $9 billion loss this quarter, hp is planning to layoff 27,000

people this, will be the second time the company lost money in 15 years. >> and apple iphone accounts for 17% of the market, phones using android system are outselling the iphone by four to one. the dow is now on its longest winning streak since june. nasdaq went down a little bit. the stock rose more than 2% today. >> and social media is creeping into your car experience. and there is cadillac deciding to produce what it calls cadillac of infotainment systems. and we will not have that story for

back to the story of the new cadillac infotianment system. this is called q for cadillac user experience. and you're just as much a user as a driver. >> there is mechanical instruments that are just pictures on a screen you can

customize. >> there is a vibrating seat warns of obstacles. if you're stopped feast your eyes on this. >> and with apps, designers figured out most are using not one, but two or more devices and middling them. they wanted to change that. >> there is a hidden storage bin. i can lock away ipod, phone. and this is safe in the bin. >> and cadillac not the first to try this. but says at approach is different. >> they took the touch screen and embraced it. >> that is good, and bad. >> you're looking -- lacking that muscle memory where you

can touch something and you know what you're changing. >> facebook working to integrate with ford cars. >> we can imagine you buy a new car and logging in, you can have it light up with music and restaurants, and stores and other destinations targeted for you based on your friends. >> will that happen and this is easily the most dance and in san francisco, abc 7 news. >> and can i just drive? >> yes oom will tell you we're learning so much and we've entered a gelden age of knowledge. many among us are scientific ill literate. there is a story of a woman hoping to change that. >> they're making stuff inside of this building. if you saw parts, they might

make you suspicious. >> and dr. peny doorman is the mastermind of the place. if her name is familiar, she's the brains behind science whiz. >> did you envision this as your career? >> absolutely not. >> she planned on being a scientist. it and led her to founding this company. it teaches science through kits and games. >> and do you think it's more pleasing? i can't tell. >> there is a job split between designing and manufacturing. here, she's skiping with her husband working out kinks on a new project called cool circuits you get mots yart. >> this is steam triggering a

positive reenforcement. >> this is fer hirs kit. and she'll tell you making money was never the primary goal. >> you're covering stuff here most of us forgoten or never learned. >> each has a book ask links to a web site anyone can use. and the widows are just part of it. >> this is beginning in her living room with a friend. and ann einstein. >> he's a different cousin. >> ann ran a preschool. >> she said are you doing enough science? i said i'd love to do more. when you get science things they never work. >> and they work now in these kits that show how to power

motors. and there is oil and watter to simulate force that's move earth tech tonic plates. >> the plates are more dense and go beneath and below continental plates. >> you lost me. i'm 58. >> read the book! >> when it comes to science, man kind learned quite a lot. and as forest of us... don't blame dr. norman. from richmond wayne freedman abc 7 news. >> that looks fun. >> that is cool. >> there is a giant on the road. >> a couple

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when you're on the road you want a reliable vehicle but that is a tall order. >> that is because they travel in an rv that is a third of a length of a football field. >> okay. okay. >> and they're having trouble

keeping this in shape. >> it's a comfortable way to camp out. this takes a ream of canvas and an expensive warranty. however, even the best laid road map veered into trouble. this consumer tried to repair her giant camper. >> she looks tiny next to the gigantic motor home. it's ideal for travel with these big guy autos if we feel like on a weekend we want to go somewhere, we just pack up the dogs and go any time. >> agnes is careful to protect the motor home with this giant covering and this extended service plan from good sam warranty. she's been paying $64 per month just in case something goes wrong. >> actually what happened was

the spring had broken. >> something did go wrong. the jack suddenly jammed. the big camper was leaning. and she took it to the repair shop and something went wrong there, too. >> i received a letter that my warranty was cancelled and i didn't understand why. >> good sam saying she failed to premium. agnes said not true. >> she says we can't find the smn. i said how can you not find the money? >> she says there was a big mix up. she saw an unfamiliar charge on the statement. something called warranty service plan charged her $70 for merchandise. she didn't recognize the merchant or amount. she disputed the charge. how far, it turns out the charge was from good sam, using a new name and charging a heer -- higher premium.

>> i have to keep explaining the situation again. >> and she realized and she says she paid. the company said the policy had been cancelled. she showed this document showing payment did go through. but no response. >> i'm going to channel 7. i said i'm not getting anywhere with this. >> good sam agreed to reinstate the policy. the situation originated when she disputed the monthly payment putting her policy past due and cancelled. and there is when by we work wtd credit card company. soon after she received a check for $237. >> i just really want to thank 7 on your side because i know without your help, i would

still be calling. >> and she tells us it's fixed and they can now stretch out in that living room just fine. they're off next to carmel. >> that is some vehicle. >> it's huge! >> it is. >> and immigration rights advocates are urging people to start preparing now and saying the process will be complex and costly. april politics will be accepted on wednesday. undocumented people must show residency for past fivers. >> there is funding within san francisco and there is when we will not charge to do this process. they'll able to save money on that end and so yes.

>> the groups are warning about possible fraud and urging applicants to seek advice from nonprofit group autos there is a sign summer almost over, kids returning to school in just two weeks and pg&e inspiration employee resource group helped make it more fun today with a community development center that handed out back to school backpacks and supplies to 150 young residents of the tender loin housing complex. >> there are services we're going to offer families. we think it's a critical first step towards that pathway to success. >> and the community center says the backpack bonanza is a small part of the commitment to make sure they get every break they can. >> opening in theaters is the drama the "odd life of timothy

green". and there is an early look at this inspirational film about a child who may be too perfect. >> jennifer garner and joel edgerton play a married couple and bury a box with wishes for an infant z they get a surprise. >> hi. >> hi. >> i'm timmo thigh not like other kids. >> there is something you need to know. i came from the garden. >> rooted, you might say. >> this is funny and poignant. directed and written by peter hedges who did "what is eating gilbert grape? ". he met with us here. >> joel came when he was 16 first time he was alone. my mom lived here a number of years. we have fondness for this place. >> it touches many people and

family is important in this film. >> maybe people will stop for just a moment and say... thanks for what you did for me today. or... for those of us who may be holding on to some resentment and disappointments in our parents, maybe this will help you see and understand and appreciate your parents in a new way. >> and this is a mine field. my parents got everything right but it's interesting as a child you can interpret it your own way. >> this is from about zappa. they had crews attaching silk leaves to branches to create this look. movie magic hoping will translate in a box office magic. edgerton's career is taking off. he'll be in "the great gatsby" at christmas. in san francisco, abc 7 news. >> and there is a big delay on

bart now that may be heat related. heat says there is a sensor problem on the track in oakland. >> this is showing a phantom train that doesn't really exist. this is causing a 20 minute delay. >> and speaking of heat let's check on the forecast. >> there is spencer christian. >> heat is ild building. as a matter of fact, hot and spare the air day. there is moderate air quality in the sounl bay, pretty g hoping north bay and along the coast and around san francisco. okay, tomorrow, summer spread, highs of 64 in pacifica. a high 81 in oakland. 102 degrees in brentwood. there is a something we can see often. here is a look at selected locations for highs tomorrow. 100 in clear lake. there is 99 and here is the

accu-weather forecast. this hot weather with triple digit readings, saturday there will be moderations and a cooler pattern settling in next week. >> and brace our self autos there is a reminder of the awc 7 app you'll find it under abc 7 news san francisco alarm. >> a's and angels, coming up next, who took the rubber g

we hoped to bring you a story at 6:00 of a new investigation into the police agency that protects care homes but we'll be bringing that to you tonight at 9:00. also coming up at 9:00 a passenger stunned to see this on the wing of his plane. and then at 11:00 who is the

guy with the mohawk this week? why is he getting so many marriage proposals? >> and this is just what it takes. >> and take wait with sports next. >> there is a series finale this afternoon. angels club five home runs and lost. there are innings two tli five where he struggled in the second. bottom half, there is high, deep and aloha. there is a second of the game, and gave up four homers in the second start. and angels up 5-4. home plate up bill miller hit in the head by a pitch and

later in the game calling strike two on brandon ng. there is a strikeout. he had to leave because he just wasn't feeling well. that is in the 6th. there is chris carter hammered and there is now a game and a half up on l.a.. giants in st. louis there is a slow start of the geents. there is a slider into the hole. they're in the 6th. and on to college football, the field has long been the sanctuary off the field issues followed n january, was arrested for a dui. and he says he's learned his lesson, more mature.

and and there is a a knee ligament that ended his campaign. >> it's been 10, 11 months. it's a game i love and had passion for. just ecstatic to become that. >> and in seattle, he's back. terrell owens taking the stand. niners could see him twice this season if he makes the squad. he seems to have drama following him everywhere. he's been out of the league since late 2010. he knows he's running out of chances. >> and and and being in the center of something, a lot of the media is here because of me. and again, i changed in a lot of ways. there are thing that's occurred in last two years. >> we'll seem time now for your olympic spoiler.

if you don't want to know results turn away now. >> here is a look at the medal count now and there st team usa now more total medals. and. >> all right. that does it for this edition of abc 7 news. >> and you can join the conversation later on for fr all of us here at abc 7, thank you for tuning in. >> we want to show you the situation at bart in oakland. there are system wide delays because they're running manually now. stay with us. captione ing services, inc.

this is the "jeopardy!" tournament of champions. here are three former champions-- a geotechnical engineer from orlando, florida... and a writer originally from oceanside, new york... and now here is the host of "jeopardy!"--

alex trebek! thank you, johnny gilbert. hello, ladies and gentlemen. i believe i said something about this a week or so ago, but the 15 contestants who are taking part in this year's tournament of champions are arguably the brightest as a group that we've ever had, having earned close to $2 million already on our program. so john, tom, and joon would like to add to their previous winnings. let's see, uh, whom the gods will favor today. good luck. here we go. the jeopardy! round is first. it has one daily double and these categories... each correct response will rhyme with "bot." john? real people on film, $200.

who is deep throat? uh, literary titles, $200. who is mayor? literary title occupations for $400. who is doctor zhivago? title occupations for $600. and we're finding it way too early. but you can risk up to a $1,000. you know that. i'll go with $1,000. all right. here's the clue... what is artist? artist. "portrait of the artist as a young man," yes. $1,600 for you. literary for $800. who is the vicar of wakefield? literary for $1,000.