deliberating whether that rises to the level that could warrant removeal. in january, ross mirkarimi charged with domestic violence and the mayor suspended him without pay accusing him of official misconduct. he walked into this final session today to cheers of supporters. and his mother flew in from rhode island. she's a member that have state's human rights commission. >> this whole thing out of character for your son? as far as your -- . >> yes. nothing to do with who my son is. and i can tell you he's been respect tofl women. skm this is just out of character. >> this process was cruel in the way it kept aus part.

it's been back breaking every step of the way. i can only hope real facts come out and that a just process is applied. to be continued. >> and one commissioner called this somewhat lofl, another blasted mirkarimi's attorney for describing the process as a dog and pony show. both sides showed up for public comments so this hearing began at 9:00, ethics commissioners did not begin deliberations until 3:30 and talked about how carefully they need to go through this case z as colleague is reporting telling me that four of the five are trying to decide if that warrants

dismissal from office. >> thank you. and outside city hall there is a big speck cal as supporters lined up on the street. >> there is an embattled sheriff in town this, is the closest you'll get to a dual at high noon. two rallies scheduled for 12:00. one side, antidomestic violence groups a man says he has no business being sheriff. >> he's a perpetrator of domestic violence and should not be a representative of the city. >> on the other side of the street supporters say it's been blown out of pro portion. >> there is a man caused physical injury to his wife how is that not physical violence? >> he grabbed her arm, she got a black and blue mark. maybe she bruises early.

>> when things started getting cloud, advocates packed up and went inside, leaving supporters to greet his wife when she emerged calling allegations a political witch hunt. >> this is using a bruise to destroy a political opponent? that is wrong. >> you can look like a victim. >> i think she's afraid of him. he threatened to take the son way from her. >> a crime was lit kmitd and was conducted. he's on three years probation, he's not fit to serve. >> supporters want him back. >> this man has been punished enough. >> what is something the family could work on was blown up into a circus that you're seeing here. >> and there is a board that will vote on whether ross mirkarimi stays or goes. so far on advice of the city attorney there are none that

said where they stand. >> and again we're standing by for the decision that could come at any moment. >> breaking news on the peninsula. an all day standoff for one of the most wanted men enters its 10th hour, police have this man wanted in redwood city surrounded tonight and there is this video asking for help. abc 7 news is live in the redwood city neighborhood where goes on. david? >> there is seems almost like a stalemate. sheriff's department says they have been in contact but have not convinced him yet to surrender. the suspect has been wanted for a series of armed

robberies. he's been armed and has walked off with money and has el you'ded police up until at this point. all of a sudden, family and friends called the sheriff's department, identifying him. the sheriff's department did a photo check and there is a perfect match. they've identified this suspect and this video is shot just two nights ago during the commission of a robbery in a store. the situation is that they're now sending in a robot to try to, perhaps get a better sense of the layout of the house as they try to continue to negotiate with the man that is in a standoff situation. sheer how the defendant describes how negotiations have gone so far with the suspect. >> there is some conversation

going on with him. he's talked about surrendering. we do have units available if we need them. >> there is now told time is on their side and they're not rushing negotiations and they're waiting to try to convince him to give himself up. they've gotten on the p.a.system saying put your hands up, walk out of the front door. but he hasn't. and they're in for a long hall tonight. >> thank you. >> and at least two people have died in separate incidents at yosemite national park. one man died and a woman became ill after contracting hanta virus, a rodent-born disease while staying in curry village z a 10-year-old boy was killed and his 6-year-old brother is still missing after being swept down the river at

the vernal fall foot bridge. >> this is supposed to be a fun trip but took a tragic turn. it was hot and this group wanted to cool off. they took a break by going into the merced river at 3:00 afternoon. a 10-year-old, his 6-year-old brother and mother were swept away by strong currents. the father was not in the water because he can't swim. the mother got out, and a park visitor was able to grab the 10-year-old about 150 yards downstream. and he was declared dead on scene. the focus is on the 6-year-old still missing. crews and dive teams were ate again but no luck so far. the chances of his survival diminishing with each hour, crews don't want to call this a recovery. there is a mild winter so it's

easy to think currents aren't that strong. >> this is a situation warm days the river is inviting. it's only ankle deep and there is the current deceiving and they got swept way. this situation of low water levels so people want to swim and people have to be careful. >> and this is new missing posters near the accident scene asking for help locating a jaibock -- jacob adams. this happened below vernal fall, last year three young adults were swept away and died. and this is a place to be

careful. >> the victim of the hanta virus is unidentified so far. and since the virus first identified there have been 587 cases around the country. 60 in california, and about a third of those have been fatal so it's quite serious tox reduce your chance as void rodent infested areas, air out your living space, and don't stir up dust so is it safe to stay in yosemite at this point? >> and this time of the year, 510 cabins in curry village are sold out. thursday park officials revealed the destination is the place a deadly virus has been discovered. >> the one gentleman that stayed in the cabin died at the end of july due to hanta virus. the woman is recovering and there is a 30% mortality rate with this. >> a look inside of the cabins shows accommodations. a simple shelter, wood floors

and still camp like experience. and lesiona works for the company contracted to manage the cabin autos we're daily cleaning out. and this is all cleaning practices have been reviewed by california department of health. they were very happy with how we're cleaning it. >> there are test taking from deer mice concluded the virus has been linked to the cabins. this is the first fatality ever in yosemite linked to the virus. two cases reported from those who stayed in the cabins around the same time. >> these people, a male and seem feem yale were not here together. staying in these cabins. and in mid june. they left and both developed this virus. >> one family had not heard about the virus until we informed them. >> i didn't think that existed

here. and this is news to me. >> sampers are not being individually notified but there are notices being posted on bulletin boards. >> and there is a promise gf news jobs in silicon valley. a well known electronics company wins serious concessions as it maps out a plan. >> there is a new safety belt and a new warning. 7 on your side is coming up. >> and it's root, root, root for the home team. people in petaluma chair in the local@ññ!ñcúsor

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you by mancini sleepworld. samsung waging a battle over ipads but today made an announcement on the home surf and plans to creator jobs over the next two years. and we're live with more on this. >> there is samsung has been tight lipped but we found out this has been in the works since early spring. sam ung employs about 340 people in its semi conductor edition. now says it wants to increase its work force to 2,000. >> there is now ready to

expand our current facilities here in san jose. >> there is an important announcement because while a mem random yum was signed, there are still details to be hammered out. this is such as tax credits. nancy klein is with the office of economic development. >> opportunity to have a company here to grow and keep innovation growing. >> so i just, it's evidence of what drives our economy. >> the governor says expansion will strengthen the role as a world leader in innovations giving bragging rights. >> this is a red letter day

here. you've captured our team from san francisco. and i don't know what else you want. >> well... there is now a source who has been involved told me samsung was concerned about the high cost of living here in san jose and what koit have to pay employees and in the end, deciding to stay and expand. >> there is a serious case of world series fever in petaluma tonight for good reason. they're in it not the big league world series, the other one. and there is the only one that

counts right now. >> it's best you forgot usual places looking for tv trucks and movie theater was long lines and there is when i feel like a celebrity. i can hardly go to the store the other day. >> this is because her son has gone here, on to the wide screenplaying in the legal league world series. 500 people showed up to watch today. >> there is every kid playing baseball. we're living through these kids. >> should you be working on cars? >> i should be. we're enjoying this game. >> and this moment in the

limelight. and this is boulevard theater donated $15 a seat times 500 people. >> there is 13 and they are there. >> it brought the families closer, even those with sibling rivalry. >> when he comes to bat what are you going to do? root for him anyway? >> i guess. yeah. >> that is a good idea because they may have staying and star power, to. the next game sunday morning and if you can't make it back here to watch it, don't worry. we have it on abc 7. >> this is so exciting. >> this is good weather.

>> great weather and there is a live view. from our east bay hills camera. there is towards marin county, mount tam out there, there is a little bit of fog in across the bay. there is a different picture of the fog there is sunny skies and there is a highs of 102 in yu kia. 98 in antioch. then, numerous low to mid-90s inland locations. 80s closer to the bay and there are temperatures dropping off in spots. it's only 74 now in santa rosa. warm in antioch.

93 degrees. and 60s here in san francisco. these are the highlights. areas of fog along the coast ask around the bay tonight. high clouds spreading north tonight and there are clouds moving out sunday so. saturday shaping up to be a cloudy day. tonight wide spread fog and mild again overnight. water vapor shows that low i told you about yesterday that is closer to us then. this is counterclockwise circulation pulling up some moisture and clouds from our and there is high clouds moving into the bay area, thick ening and into sierra. saturday, subtropical moisture will fuel thunderstorms which

could with numerous, tomorrow, partly cloudy skies there are low 60s on the coast. there is upper 70s to mid-80s. there is upper 80s to low 90s and there are some 70s near the bay. here is the accu-weather forecast. there is clouds clearing out sunday. temperatures bouncing back to 90s inland. lovely mid to late summer weather ahead. >> and this is still coming up a confession from the dmv. >> what caused the state

some breaking news in the east bay. sky 7 is live now over an occupy rally in president obama's campaign office in

oakland. >> this is 17th and they say their complaint is to free bradley manning. >> there is a san francisco company looking to shake up the credit card industry that involves square. they're makers of credit card readers today announcing it will allow small businesses to pay a flat fee per month for all transactions. and would benefit company that's bill owe,000 per month. that would rule out many that use lunch trucks. >> in a former's market your sales go up and down. and it's just -- you never know who is going to want to use the card. >> about a quarter of the merchants accept cards and currently business owners pay

2.75% per transaction. >> there is a milestone today the bears football team held its first practice and have been working out on fields nearby. the facility received it's earthquake retro fit and makeover. officials say they will not benefit athlete but fans as well. >> there is sound, lights and score boards. the key to the project has been upgraded to fans and restoring all historic elements to make this so special. >> there have been concern that stud yim won't be finished on time. officials say it will be ready to go on september 1, against nevada. >> that is coming up soon. >> and this looks great. >> it does. >> and when we come back tonight there is a critical

challenge facing caltrans as it prepares to list new bay bridge. the cables get a crucial first step. >> abc 7 news tonight on the latest attack in napa state hospital. their personal safety devices are proving to be a hazard. >> overwhelming viewer response to yet another bumbo baby seat recall. the story first broke five years ago. stay with us. we'll be right back.

major heavy lifting about to begin on the bay bridge. crews in the process of moving the 35,000 ton bridge on to its cables. there is this water level view from a boat this afternoon. and traffic between east bay and san francisco will be traveling this span. mark matthews joins us now with a closer look at what is being done. >> i showed you that slick

animation caltrans put together. they're happy to show that off today and there is less happy to talk about reports. over several weeks the eastern span is going to be connected to its steel suspenders. and hoisted off a temporary structure supporting it. >> so we're going to be pulling them down and we're going to be using jack autos and they walked supporters through the process as they're attached and tightened and there are a main cable tightened at the west end of the span that will move more than 30 feet as it is set foo place and takes on the 35,000 ton span. >> it's almost five eiffel towers. >> the bridge spokesman was happy to talk about it but the

project has been in the news lately over a sacramento bee investigation into falsified reports. asked about that, bridge engineer defered. >> well, first have you to remember my perspective is that i'm a technical engineer. that is what i do. >> saying he is satisfied with the technical engineering. and there is a pier review panel okayed this project. the bridge spokesman wasn't going to answer more questions about that. >> this is safe skprd to move forward. >> next we can qe. >> at issue is integrity of the foundation. monday, state senate leaders called for a review that inform a preliminary report feds criticized caltrans for

knowing four years ago that they had a data problem with an inspector that he was falsifying reports. that preliminary report fell into the hands of the sacramento bee and is now public. >> this happened just as wrk workers predicted. a violent patient tried to choke a staffer last night using a new emergency alarm this, is just two days after the controversial alarms were rolled out. there is vic lee following closely. >> we believe it can be used as a weapon. >> this therapist is referring to this system that is activated two days ago. last night a violent patient tried to strangle a worker with it. >> this is activated when the

staffer pulls on them. tuesday, abc 7 news was invited into the hospital to the command center. and there is alarms that display workers locations to the hospital office and to other workers nearby. staffers say they like the alarm system. and not the lanyard. and this patient grabbed his lanyard from behind. >> this staff member sitting down. the individual able to sort of lift up to provide leverage to pull it against a neck like that. >> and there is a psychologist says the system worked. the patient grabbed the lanyard it and broke off as designed.

and there is a safety break away that splits in two if enough pressure is applied. saying tacker then grabbed two ends. >> if you grab it's like a professional choking device. >> this assemblyman is a former psych tech. >> so i'm telling administration is don't require to wear if they don't want to. >> like this. there is a system they're currently testing. the hospital told thus afternoon they're expanding a pilot program and they say that they'll make alarms available immediate lie in sacramento state officials now taking blame for a dmv computer glitch forcing drivers to stand in line for

hours yesterday while computers were down. first blaming it on the phone company. now they're saying it's a faulty router. and there is a second router crippled dozens of other state agencies. >> there are law enforcement officers paying crib yut to warren rupe who died this month from leukemia. there are marines carrying the casket into the church the former marine served as sheriff nearly 20 years. during that time founded sheriff charities and donated thousands to nonprofits. everyone marveled at his presence. >> when he had something to say it's like an mci moments.

>> and and he was 69 years o.d we'll be right

>> this s.w.a.t. standoff is over and the suspect came out and gave himself up. >> officers surrounded the

home today and this standoff lasted several hours until they convinced him to come out and officers believe this man is responsible for three armed robbery autos and on to consumer news there has been overwhelming viewer response related to recalls of the popular baby seat called bumbo seat. >> michael finney has been investigating phone shall risks and is here with new information. >> right. more than 100 children have fallen out of the baby seat and bumbo recalled four million chairs. however, most viewers are telling me if children fall out we should blame parents. not the baby chair. the baby seat will have new straps to prevent children from flipping out of the chair. many were hurt, he is spishlly those who fell from a high

surface, however, tonight social media comments are saying the recall puts blame in the wrong place. one abc viewer writes it's not the bumbo seat's fault, it's the care taker, 100%. another viewer says if your child is hurt because they fell out of it then you should not be raising kids. >> bumbo wants users to use seats safely, on the floor, never on raised surfaces and with restraint belt. >> the spokesperson says seats are safe when properly used including use of the new belts. however... with the new safety belt, comes a new risk. the company is now warning parents to store the bumbo out of the reach of children and they may cause entanglement and says a belted baby can cause the bumbo seat to slide or move off raised surfaces. the company also advises parents to avoid putting

chairs near a wall saying the child can push and tip over. this consumer advocate says be aware of the potential hazards. >> this product has risks to it. parents need to know that. >> if you're one of the millions the company is urging you to get the kit and put the strap in. >> san francisco ethics qryy)y$x"ancisco ethics

we have an update for you on the ethics commission case involving ross mirkarimi. we're live with the decision. >> at the top of the newscast they'd taken the straw poll and voted to find ross mirkarimi guilty.

now they've officially affirm that had vote and that he did commit official misconduct and they're basing that on the domestic violence incident that occurred on december 31 and ross mirkarimi's subsequent conviction of a misdemeanor charge. the center in this case was chairman of the ethics panel. he and his wife sat holding hands when this decision was announced they say they'll talk this evening. we're expecting a statement from ed lee and we'll have that coming up later and this is the recommendation that will now go to the board of supervisors who will decide the fate. abc 7 news. >> thank you. >> you probably know san francisco explore tore yum as

a pieo he nearing science music. tonight abc 7 news anchor eric thomas as a science experiment with a big payoff. >> while most children are out of school these teachers are learning to figure out the thickness of a molecule. >> there is the teacher institute. a training program at exploratorium. teachers learning how to make science coming live. >> in order for row one, how many diameters does it go? >> finding the answer is more fun when you spin it then take pictures in the dark. >> there is when it turns out you can learn a lot with lights, action and a camera.

>> nice way to portray the science of waves. >> there is 100 hours of work in the summer you might call the unofficial of society. and and this is being a physics teacher that can be lonely. >> there is nobody else to turn to. >> they provide great ideas and critical moral support. >> in the beginning of the year i had a room with dirty things in it. she helped me clean up glassware. >> this teacher is from oakland. >> everything is about assessment and a lot of paper work. stuff going into being a

teacher. and this brings it back to why most of us wanted to teach science. >> there is access to a shop full of tools and instruction so they can create what they need for classrooms. and for teachers going true through the program, 85% to 90% are still on the job. >> about 100 teachers attend every summer. so popular, two of every three are turned away. that is about to change. next bring they move to a new building with enough space to triple the number of teachers. >> this is cool stuff. >> now to update the forecast. >> going to take a look at what we call the summer spread which is a summer time temperatures from tomorrow, 60

degrees and up to 73 in oakland. then, up to 93 inland. and there is the accu-weather forecast. there are cloudy skies and temperatures dropping up a little bit. and back to normal summer spread. which you cannot find in local shelves only here on abc 7 accuweather. >> thank you. >> and our thanks that tim p and wendy from ala media. all three helped out in the sleep train dream campaign. >> for every new like we can get, $1 goes to the campaign

join me tonight at 9:00, coming up gas money a major airline asked passengers to help pay for fuel. where and why at 9:00. >> and there is a san francisco parking supervisor accused of macking drivers and assault. investigating how he could be

on the job. right now, time for sports. >> yes. and best story is sports. >> this is a lot of fun. this took 66 years for the team to reach the little league world series. now petaluma wants to stay a little while. and they won their open today and there is kids putting on a show today, calling him big cat. bradley smith, six feet, three inches tall at 13 years old. there is off the top of the wall, and out for a two-run shot. there is brian newery got hit in the case, danny marso puts the game out of reach. and they advance to face the winner of the

nebraska-tennessee game. there is where you can watch sunday at 11:00 a.m. >> and a's taking on royals and kc. there is a third start for oakland there is a a pitcher's duel. a's with ledger here. there is cliff pennington applies a tag. there is a scoreless game that is -- what was it? first called them double and there is his sixthth home run of the year and there is cal football team practicing on the field for the first time at memorial stadium. before this project now some of the worst facilities in the pack 12. there is a new seats, wider

walkways. bears and construction crew getting ready for the season opener september 1. >> came out of here with a passages on how seeing there is a lot of excitement. it's been better here, cleaner seats. nice glowing stadium. >> this is beautiful. >> and new season gets underway abc 7 two weeks from saturday. september 1, miami and boston college here and there is warriors guard seth curry held a session today arks jenda, very straight forward, and wants everybody to know he's been working out, testing that ankle. just five months since last rolled into that trouble some

right ankle. the theory here is not enough rest z had surgery on the ankle in april. last four months have been about one thing. rehab. >> if there is an aprech taken step by step. getting to the season i'm not going to be thinking about my ankle. you can't really until what is going to happen. i think i'll be 100%. you know? free and clear of any kind of doubts about my ankle. >> warriors hoping beyond hope. >> this is no kidding and it's goot to hold. >> for larry beil and all of us here, thanks for joining closed captioning services, inc.

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