that at and t cell towers are apparently the problems officers have been having with the radio. and saying they hope the city has found a culprit but remain skeptical. she the say there was an outage yesterday afternoon. at and t shut down partial service, city investigators say that they're looking at more pbl cell towers. >> there is crews preparing a power pole, damage in a fatal accident this morning. the crash killed a 43-year-old man from petaluma. there is a lane closed and repairs continue. >> and there is a driver appeared in court after being accused of ramming his car into a golf course. the 81-year-old did not enter a plea this afternoon and will

go back to court next week. >> now, latest on this apartment fire in the western edition. investigators say a candle started it. and there is developing news out of palo alto. police searching for a sexual battery suspect. sheer sketch. police say the victim was standing next to her car looking through her purse trying to find keys. a man grabbed skmer then took off. >> in richmond, there are a lot of questions for county health department. they want to know what chemicals were released during the chevron refinery fire. and health officials receive treatment for the toxic smoke. according to officials, 14,000 people were treated and all of whom complaining of breathing

problems and eye irritations. we've learn there'd is a failure with the notification system. it took three hours to contact some residents living in the areas of the fire. and there is chevron opening a health center near richmond, for more information you can go to abc 7 news.com. >> and we have just learn that had in and out burger cut ties to a central california slaughter house that was closed by federal regulators this week. an animal rights group released this disturbing video showing dairy cows being accused and shocked by workers before being killed. the video is extremely graphic. we'll take a look at the abuse coming up tonight at 6:00. >> and there is new details from the north bay. a novato building

blings -- belongs to chick-fil-a. they plan to open up shop there. chick-fil-a blame a flash point for protests and it's going to be a year or two before the chick-fil-a opens. >> crews began replacing a lawn outside city hall this, is after the grass was damaged during occupy protests in the plaza. >> and there is apologizing for comments made about women's bodies and how they react to quote, legitimate rapes. >> top republican officials calling for akin to step down. >> if he looks at the bigger picture, he will do what is best and step aside. >> today, akin reiterated his intention to stay in that senate race.

>> and there is now more information in our vote 2012 coverage. there are concerns about security around the site. police confis stated -- skated items inside of a building that included bricks and pipes and an investigation is continuing. >> there is when we've learned joe biden will be visiting tampa and will be holding a rally with democratic supporters monday and will be trying to compete with rnc for attention of local voter autos there is new information on the southern sea otter population off california coast. central coast. the u.s. geological survey say it seems to have reached a plateau. researchers counted 2792 otters just a few dozen more than two years ago and blame

it on a rise of great white shark attacks. >> and there is long time observers seeing an increase in the number of blue whales in the bay. experts say a boom in the kril population is drawing whales to that area. >> petaluma's referred little league team heads out on the diamond in a must win game. and game time is at 5:00. abc 7 news is in petaluma watching this game. we're going to check in with him in the next hour. >> practice concluded just moments ago for sailors taking part in the america's cup. there is an accident involving the team from china these races are run up to the world's most prestigious regatta. abc 7 news joins us live from the marina green with the story. >> and these races are

independent of the america's cup. there is a trial run, if you will, for both sailors and city. eight times, 11 boats and 55 sailors thrk is just a tune up. these world series races will give the teams a chance to test waters. >> this is different every day. not only that but there are other competitors to deal with. >> jimmy is the captain of the defending champion. the bay area's own oracle team usa. backed by hi tech billionaire larry ellison. >> is there an advantage in sail something. >> certainly. yeah. i mean, that is one thing we want to see so they're down here and supporting us. >> spectators snapped pictures of the catta marchans. this is the first time fans can see races like this from

the shore rather than miles away. >> and we want to see as much as we can. >> san francisco mayor ed lee took a ride last week on the oracle boat and still believes by the time all is said and done, they'll be a finance boom though rough sailing in the world economy reduced number of teens participating next year. >> and this is $1 billion for people up to registrations here. >> and the mayor says some 8,000 jobs will be created. tonight at 6:00 we're going to talk to the skipper who just won a gold medal in sailing at the olympics. this is his next challenge. live in san francisco, abc 7

news. >> there is a link to the schedule and a map showing best places to watch it from on our web site for you. click on see it on tv. >> do we have sailing weather? >> that is a question. >> you know who has the answer? spencer christian. >> we'll continue to have it for several days. and there is a summer pattern and mild to warm conditions inland. we'll see clouds, low clouds and fog and into late evening hours, spotty drizzle near the coast. overnight ask early in the morning fog and clouds linger and there is a chance of spotty drizzle in the morning. tomorrow afternoon, sunny except for coastal clouds and will be mild and there is 86 into warmest inland locations.

we'll take a look at the weather a little bit later. >> and still ahead on abc 7 news at 4:00 "the hunger games" is a hit again. emily chang will join us live with that. >> and there is a message with about 7,000 bottles, what one city is saying about its commitment to wildlife. coming up. >> michael finney is taking your questions on twitter and face book. will answer them here a little bit later on. >> and you can contact michael on twitter and facebook.com. and look at that traffic. >> yes. there is a look at the downtown situation in the skyway. it's a usual brutal kroul left left -- crawl left to right. a little bit better for folks heading towards the peninsula. stay with us. more still t

sr. fans are hungry for "the hunger games" and emily chang joins us wlif that and more on today's after the bell report. >> good afternoon. fox com is cutting skmours raising wages after inspectors found dozens of violations at three plants operated by the company. fox con employs 2000 employees making apple products. tim cook opened suppliers doors to fair labor association after 10 workers committed suicide amid other complaints. fox con now pledged to reduce hours to 60 per week,

including overtime. the company made equipment safer and is working with local authorities to improve insurance benefits. it's now ahead of its own 15-month schedule to upgrade conditions. apple shares ended the day slightly down today after hitting another record high yesterday. >> and there is dell struggling to stay rel sflant a world dominated by smart phones and tablets, reporting disappointing sales as well as a weaker than expected outlook. consumers and businesses favor products like the ipad over pc. that is the company also taking a hit from the slow down. >> samsung says it will invest $4 million to remake a chip plant that currently makes memory chips for pcs and other

gadgets but with exploding popularity of smart phones, it will shift to making processors for mobile devices. mass production in the plant is expected to start by the middle of next year. >> and this comes as apple and samsung continue to duke it out in san jose. there are about r.lawyers from both sides began making their final arguments. the jury includes seven men and two women have a range of back grounds and stocks losed lower as a drop led a slump in tech shares. your bloomberg silicon valley index closing lower and fans hungry for copies of "the hunger games". the movie was released this weekend. 3.8 million dvds were sold in

the first two two days that is more than last two twilight films and says it's the largest digital and on demand launch ever and larry, back to you. >> and fortune tellers and tarot readers will no longer be able to auction off their services beginning next month. ebay says problems are too tough for the online auctioner to resolve. people who continue to list services in that category may have their accounts suspended. >> where do i go for sports reix -- predictions now? >> not there. >> you're right. not there. when it comes to supporting charities middle class americans shell out more of their money compared to the wealthy. >> that is according to a new

study by the chronicle of fill lan throppy. average people who earn between 50,000s skpdz $75,000 a year donated 7% of their income to charity. people who made six figures gave way just over 4%. >> we've got a quick way for you to help. and we want to thank people who have become part of the sheep train dream campaign. you can help, too. just like us and $1 will be donated to help local foster kids in need. >> and officials look for a solution to boost the fish population that turned to plastic bottles. about 7,000 of them, those bottles were made into these, get this. 10 by 10 floating gardens. school kids helped place hundreds of plants in them. the islands were put into a community pond. and they were there for than

just good looks. >> these will help with water quality and also, provide shelter for fish so they don't get eaten by birds. and also, provides some substraight for fish food to grow underneath oo. walnut creek is the first bay area city to use these gardens. >> and that is a fantastic project. >> you won't think you'd be able to take them and turn them into anything productive but that is great. >> yes. yes. >> and all good. >> good stuff. >> love it. >> there is lots of blue skies and some lower thicker clouds at the coastline. there is a look at clouds hugging the coast from golden gate south ward. but north of the golden gate there is clear weather along the coastline and there are

sunny skies inland. and speaking of inland and there are temperatures 88 degrees in and 83 in livermore, 73 and 60s in san francisco. 70s warm in san francisco. high clouds, -- highlights, patchy drizzle and tomorrow, cooler than after rej. mild to warm weather developing for the weekend. starting at 11:00 tonight watch low clouds and fog pushing rather far inland. and there is lows into mid-50s. here is a look we've been telling you about last couple days which is mainly had affects of pushing will he clouds up against the coast line. giving us temperatures just below average. it's heading south now and there are temperatures

climbing back up. tomorrow, below average temperatures into the south bay but ples yachblt 79 in campbell. upper 60s to low to mid-70s, 73 in palo alto 60s on the coast. 57 in pacifica. there is a high of 62 tomorrow. up into north bay mainly upper 70s to low 80s. there is 81 in santa rosa. 68 oakland, and 75 castro valley. inland east bay, highs into mid 80s and down near monterey bay, highs into 60s mainly mere the bay. low 80s inland. here is the accu-weather forecast. temperatures backing up around average range thursday and friday. and inland highs upper 80s and mid to upper 70s around the bay. there is a cool down saturday and sunday but pleasant, mid-80s inland. we'll be back up around 0 degrees inland by tuesday. >> nice and consistent. >> yes.

>> i like the way you describe it as awesome. it's a meet logical term its an official term. >> usually what he uses to describe himself. >> and i'll take it. >> okay. >> thank you very much. >> and coming up next on abc 7 news, dancing from the heart. how one pro is putting her best foot forward for people with disabilities here in the bay area. >> a big promotion for abc's jimmy kimmel. you'll be seeing changes soon. >> coming up on abc 7 news at 5:00 a cap and gown is a key to surviving a tough job market. how much having a college education can help your career. >> at 4:30 checking traffic at mcarthur maze. there is a slow going from left to right and this maze is cars snaking through. better on the righthand side of the screen. some heading into san francisco. this is slow, pretty much in

both directions. back with more on abc 7 nx

love the story. the bay area cheryl burke is helping people with spinal cord injuries dance competitively in wheelchairs this coming friday. cheryl is getting ready

herself for dancing in the season but she took time out this year to meet with some of the folks part of the project between american dance wheel foundation and palo alto veterans administration. the v.a.is doing research on the therapeutic affects on the program. >> one of the biggest things i got out of the program is that this helped in my own depression. doing physical work helped my brojing and -- breathing and gave me sore muscles at the end of the dance. >> yeah. he was working out. the studio in mountain view is hosting the dance competition this friday from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and "dancing with the stars" new season starts september 24th right here on abc. >> that is a wonderful program with wheelchair dancing because you won't think you'd be able to put them together

but you can see it's invigorating for those who have an opportunity to partake. >> and we hope to bring more that have to you. >> and two singers being sued. rachel smith has that and first, big move in late night tv. >> there is late night stars jay leno and david letterman swril to start watching their backs because jimmy kimmel's show is moving time slots. >> i played three hours of marco polo myself this week and i won. >> abc announced starting this january, jimmy kimmel live will move from midnight to 11:35 pm held by the show "night line". abc says kimmel built a passionate fan base and the time is right. kimmel writing thanks to all for kind words. i still like a real life princess.

and screen actors guild announced they'll give dick van dyke the award adding to the tony, grammy and five emmy autos singer chris brown and drake being sued by a male model going back to new york nightclub brawl two months ago. bottles were thrown. a number of people were injured including a model, last week a company with ties to the club also sued. and for more entertainment news any time just go to otrc.com. >> important deadline comes and goes from an embattled lawmaker. find out if congressman todd akin will stay in the missouri senate race. >> we're shocked when they called us and told us we'd won. >> cold hard cash for melted cheese. the big award for one local restaurant. [ male announcer ] the magic of nature appears every day,

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truth is that rape has many victims. mitt yaik i made was in the words i said nt in the heart i hold. i ask for youring forrive negs. >> a new tv ad from todd akin apologized for comments he made about women and rape.

>> and akin reiterated he will not be dropping out of the race. >> he is facing increasing pressure from hebs of his own party. and we are live where w.more on this controversy. caren? >> hi. and all of those calls from top republicans and 12 senators didn't seem to matter to todd akin. the deadline passed to get his name off the ballot. he's still in the race. he's facing pressure from republicans in washington and in missouri. but senate candidate todd akin insists he's not going anywhere. >> i want to make it clear we're going to continue with this race for u.s. senate. >> the deadline to withdraw is 6:00 pmt eastern time tonight. he seems to be ignoring that clock. more than 24 hours, a growing list of top republicans have urged akin to drop out. today mitt romney join that

had chorus. party leaders don't think they stand a chance of beating the senator claire mckaskill with akin in the race. the seat is a critical piece of the republican strategy to win back control of the senate. she says she disagree was what he said, he did apologize. >> what is startling to me is that these party big wigs are coming down on him and saying that he needs to kick sand in the face of the republican primary voter autos is that sympathy for the opponent? it may not be genuine. her chances for reelection greatly improves as controversy grew. democrats now trying to tie the ticket to akin. today, rnc approved abortion amendment, the same as the last two elections cycles but this time, it's not in line with the party nominees. >> but the amendment does not

mention exemptions for insist or rape, those are exemptions mitt romney supports, today, democrats jumped on this. cheryl, back to you. >> is there anything republicans can do to push them out of the race? is he going to give up for good? >> this might not be over yet. you can talk about this for a couple weeks and and cobe on the ballot meaning republicans can't put another candidate up, they're mad enough at him. and he ask k.ask for a court order and cheryl, at this point, republicans are so desperate to get out of the race their indications of the national and state party will pay for it them selfs this they can figure out a way to push him out and and and a bill board on display in a small town is stirring up controversy aross the country. a display compares the death

of of osama bin laden to removing the president from office. and images of that ad have gone viral and raise concerns the message could be a threat against the president, a man who paid for the bill board says it was inspired by an antiobama e mail received. >> we know the fact there are seals in there and i think it's obvious what they did and what the statement is. >> and despite complaints from neighbors the sponsor says he has no intention of taking it down. >> susan kkomen charity is struggling to get people to sign up for the race for the cure fund-raiser. there is a controversial decision made involving planned parent hood. and. >> this is set to begin three weeks from now. when it move as cross here by mccovey cove, that sea of pink is expected to be smaller than in years

past. now, that means that donations will be smaller as well. and there is last year raising $1.6 million. $1.1 million stayed here in the bay area. >> susan kkomen race is a familiar sight to many. komen is the world's largest breast cancer charity, head quartered in tallas with 120 afill yates yits across the nation. the bay area fund raising race is set for september 9th. organizers say by now there are usually 2000 register bud this year, there are only a thousand. executives believe that is because of backlash to withdraw funding from planned parenthood. and that was never adopted nationally. planned parenthood never asked san francisco for a grant. and they say lack of donations

will hurt the women who relie on it. >> i think the problem we have here is that health is being political sized. we're here women who lost jobs or working with out insurance. unfortunately there are hundreds of thousands of women like that in the bay area z that is what wore he trying to help. >> the money coming from local walks gets granted back out so. this going on at national level has nothing to do with services in the community. >> they're required to give 25% to the money raised and we're told that that is going only to research. >> thank you. >> still ahead on abc 7 news at 4:00 research showing there is a strategy students will

want to try to avoid. >> coming up a condiment now off the naibl a popular restaurant. >> and there is question and a still ahead. you can contact me on michael finney abc 7. i'll answer questions here live in just a little bit. >> and looking at sunny skies over the by area now. nice warm conditions but we might see temperatures ztxp

>> this afternoon, babies given antibiotics early in life may see higher chances of being overweight by the time they hit childhood. a study suggests babe qleez get antibiotics six months or younger are more likely to be overweight as toddlers. it could change the delicate balance of bacteria in die jektive tracks of babies. there is another reason to get rid of extra pounds, it can affect your brain power, researchers linked obesity to declining mental performance. doctors think high blood sugar negatively affects memory over a 10 year period. and this is not just keeping

fit but having good oral high gene can lower of risk of developing demetia. researchers found elderly people who brushd less than once per day were 65% more likely to develop dementia that brush more. and men were more likely to develop dementia when they didn't brush. >> the boston market chain is getting ready of salt shakers from tables inside of the restaurants. they hope goitsing to cut down on the amount of sodium in their food. they have come under fire about the level of salt in their entrees. >> high school students who stay up late cramming for a test may suffer academic consequences as a result. finding teens when sacrificed sleep to study may fare worse

academically the next day compared to well rested peers. and experts say if they must cram try to do it aday ahead. and if you have teenagers you know that is ease year said than done at times. >> an oklahoma 5-year-old found himself in trouble after wearing a michigan sports gear to class. five years old. public schools in oklahoma city banned students from wearing anything other than oklahoma college apparel this, is to combat gangs on campus. the 5-year-old ordered to turn the shirt inside out. and his mother complained to the district. >> there are kids that don't want to go to school. there are some that do want to go to school. they want to go. this is a photo of little 4-year-old derek in tears and he's about to embark on his first day at kindergarten.

he does not look happy. his brother next to him... used to the whole routine. he's fine with the deal. and is going to go. poor little derek there. having a hard time with the whole concept. >> and that is a great picture. >> police say went on inside of a day care center is painful to watch. >> and do you know what information is contained on the little strip of your driver's license? i do. i'll answer a question about that and others coming up next at 4:00. >> enough is enough for diana nyiad. why she's giving up on the swim froxe

a soccer scandal is rocking humbolt state university. the school canceling men's soccer team season because of hazing at an off campus party this month. it says it ended up putting lives of two players at risk. humbolt says it's investigating reports of hazing on womens' team as well. the university says it expects to discipline individual members of the team. and police say what went on inside of this day care center is just painful to watch. three workers are under arrest

accused of provoking a toddlers to fight with one another. one of the workers recorded the fight on her cell phone. the couple of 3-year-old can be seen punching and just wailing away on each other. fight video is not being shown to parents or public because police say it's evidence. >> oh, my goodness. >> and swimmer diana niad got medical streemt after -- treatment after calling an tond a dangerous 100 mile swim. these are the pictures back on shore. >> trying to become the first person to swim from cuba to florida key was out a shark cage she. was on the phone with "good morning america". >> he she's severely sun burned. she has heat welts due to jelly fish. she got multiple hits. she has bicep muscle -- she

can barely walk. >> and she was really miserable this, is her fourth attempt. her 63rd birthday is tomorrow. >> time for consumer news. michael finney is here now answering questions sent to him through facebook twitter and e mail. jenny wants to know will we be charged tax for kindel down loads? there is no hard anything to be obtained so will it be considering a service? >> a lot of people are going to be shocked nchl september amazon going to start charging. and sales tax when you buy something from them. so if you buy a book from amazon you're going to get charged 8.a5% tax. and unless you buy a kindel book. in which case you will pay no tax. the way california state tax

code written have you to have something tankable before it can be available or be liable for sales tax. they say a kindel book is not tangible. >> it's good for kindel it is good. >> and listen to this. steven de mailed this question. an apartment building i've lived in for 10 years is telling me i need to send them a copy of driver's license and social security card s this a new requirement in san francisco? >> absolutely not there. is no requirement in san francisco this, something that your landlord is asking are now. and this is a legal economy. do not believe believe they vit to ask for that. they're allow when they're renting for you to try to determine if you have where with all to make rent. at this point it could be

construed as harassment. you might want to contact an attorney. >> and denise c ask what's information is on that magnetic strip on california driver's license? >> there is a lot of urban minls about this. that there is a ton of information out tlchl you don't want to let anyone swipe it. what is on the strip is what is on the other side of the card. and all of the information is there. your eyes are blue. all of that. >> thank you. >> and this is under whelming. >> yes. yes. >> and it doesn't have your driving record. nothing. >> that, i'm happy about. >> i'm sure you are, larry. >> and there is mostly sunny skies and 86 degrees, here is what's happening tomorrow, this is -- take a look this, will be one of the dpu days we've not seen extreme heat

blanketing the country. tomorrow, mild to warm and there is 99 in phoenix. wouldn't squeeze out a triple digit reading in phoenix. it will be warm in the state and there is 99 in palm springs. in the bay area races continuing tomorrow, race times from 2:05 winds at 16-25 knots. there is a he highs into low to mid-80s inland. and there is similar readings 80s to low 70s near the bay. there is a lovely day coming our way. and this is just lovely. >> seven days yes. >> coming up at 4:00 san

francisco treat earning a local business $250,000. we're calling it hold, card cash for hot grilled cheese. >> and there is a shoe maker thinks they're so special they're taking prekaugs before going on sale. >> and there is a check of what people are searching for on google. phyllis diller died yesterday. >> the first woman admitted along with condoleezza rice. >> news weeks a story on president obama. back in a moment. here you go little man.

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call it cool cash for hot cheese. a fwrild cheese restaurant's hip south park area is one of 12 small wiss in the us to us win a 250,000eds grant because

of impact on the community. and how they've turned it into a big winner. >> this is a $250,000 check for owners of the american grilled cheese kitchen in south park. one of 12 businesses to collect a quarter million dollars each. >> and there are odds that are tough. 70,000 registered for the grant. three million consumers voted for them. and this is grant money from chase. >> they have social and economic impact in the community. >> she calls the pulse of the economy. they get break from a nearby bakery. they utilize local resources. in a foody town it was never a secret. >> we're the first grilled

cheese sandwich restaurant in san francisco. people just picked it up and went crazy. and this is such a lunch destination. >> wow, grilled cheese place? incredible. this is a classic american thing. >> it's a unique little style. >> that goes to art work covering the doors and rooms and ever cheesing cheese puns submitted by customers. they were working in high tech but she won grilled cheese competitions. >> you have an idea and maybe months later you goat see the idea working. and you know there is a life cycle. and i have an idea. the next day it's on the menu. >> the restaurant embodies their create activity and potential. >> will this have impact for the community? is that a wise decision for them? hopefully, it's to grow. >> they're going to use the

grant for an obvious way, empl pangs, going to add a second location proving that kmees is the grill of their dreams. they do the puns, not me. celebrating with you guessed it, a grilled cheesecake. in san francisco, abc 7 news. >> and thanks for joining us for abc 7 news at 4:00. i want to remind you about our app from the iphone. you can down load it free and receive headlines the moment you wake up. >> and at abc 7 news at 5:00 in the line of fire, crews work to protect three california cities from a massive wildfire. >> and i also ask for youring forriveness. >> and congressman akin will not drop out of the race. now, the tea party is

involved. >> cooler than normal conditions tomorrow, i'll let you know if the heat will return any time soon. >> good evening, i'm dan ashley. >> largest wildfire in the state is threatening three northern california city autos we're expecting an update and there are flames that burned 33 square miles and there are a number of homes that have been destroyed. and we're live with the latest. >> this is the most-active part of the fire f you look behind me it's smoky back there and this is covering up flames. a fire chief tell meez they know 20,000 acres have burned but don't know yet when the

fire will be contained. 2000 are on the scene. along highway 36 between small towns, the hungry and ferocious fire is eating up the terrain. the only real way to make progress is by air. but there are crew that's managed to get down below into the canyon. cal fire has thrown resources to this area. >> this area hasn't mad had a fire in 40 years where this is burning in steep terrain. heavy fuels. >> this is extremely tough frkts came from other fires and on duty for weeks. >> so the big worry now is the wind. not only picking up but switching directions and there are more evacuations. they got word to get out. >> are you ready? >> yes. as