testosterone in his system. he was just in the first season with the a's and won 10 games for the team and was a solid starter for a guy considered at the tail end of his career, cologne saying quote i apologize to fans teammates and a's. i accept responsibility for my actions and i will serve my suspension as required by the joint drug program. and the a's also issued a statement saying they're disappointed by the suspension and went on to say they support major league baseball program. and efforts to eliminate performance-enhacing drugs from our game. abc 7 is live with reaction from the coliseum. >> there is as mentioned melky cabrerra last week, and talking with a's players in the club house, seems like this is the drug of choice for guys trying to find lail more

endurance at this schedule drags on w testing going on with major league baseball and collective bargaining agreement with players it's almost idiotic to try to get away with it according to a's pitcher brandon mccarthy it doesn't seem like it's an option. when i got to the game it felt like a thing people might think about without repercussions. now, it seems like nobody is ever testing and it's people in the game making a bigger presence. seems like a stupid option. and some people are willing to do it and on the whole it seems silly at this point. >> i think anyone is looking for an edge. unfortunately. but i don't think history changed as far as that goes and this leg has put together the best policy in all of

sports. >> and he was leading a's with any wins and starts that will be a big blow to this club house. but you've got to move on with things you can't control. and they're in shock but willing to move on. >> and there is victor conti is on the other side of the fence for an advocate for tougher testing. you said perhaps this is as high as 50% were taking banned drugs but what is your response? >> i've been saying since november before this that this is the biggest loophole in major league testosterone testing. we've had positive tests in boxing and mma and track and

field since then. this is simply inept. they need to use a test called cir. the ratio test can only pick this up for six hours after fast-acting testosterone is applied. the statement made that major league baseball has the best testing in all of sports is not true. it's very easy to circumvent testing and with synthetic testosterone. >> you're talking about fast acting testosterone. how easy is this for athletes to get a hold of this stuff? >> this is very easy. they get it over the internet. they buy knit many places. don't be surprised that there have been two connected to the dominican republic. it won't surprise me if you can see more here.

this is something that is common place. many more players than you might imagine are qusing synthetic testosterone because it's easy to kirk come vent you mentioned dominican connection. and both are from the dominican repub rick, i have a feeling we're going to see you sooner as opposed to later, thank you. >> thank you for having me. >> and that is interesting insight. >> bay area baseball fans are shaken by news one of the stars cheated at the game they lost. nick smith is live tonight at the coliseum with reaction to the news from the fans. >> fans are sounding off about cologne being busted for using a banned substance but are quick to point out this should not stop them from making it to the playoff autos not surprised. >> and this is kind of stupid,

i think. >> after learning former cy young award winner cologne would not be playing for the rest of the season, suspended today. latest in a list of baseball player to test positive. in this case it was testosterone. >> improving that much, not surprised at all. it doesn't happen by magic. >> and i'm not in favor of testing these individuals who hurt their bodies but this is their choice its hard. very no sympathy for stuff like that. love the guy f you're going take something to improve, it's cheating. >> and there are fans left to wonder if pitchers can carry the team to the playoff autos tho cologne but there is strong pitching. >> most believe a's could

still get them there. something that hasn't happened since 2006. >> this is around 380. nobody thought they'd be near there at this point. i'd say they've got a chance. >> and major league baseball show nose signs of easing up on testing players leaving many fans to cast the eye on others. >> this seems like they're mostingly doing it, still. >> one fan said the question is not who now, but who next? >> and there is another note. when cabrerra was suspended the giants had to cancel an order of tee shirts just as they were being to be printed. giants had some angel pagan shirts made up. >> and following breaking news

out of redwood city now. fire crews putting out a brush fire that nearly spread to a lumber yard on the side of woodside road. >> this is video just in from sky 7 hd over the scene. chp urging drivers to avoid woodside and middle field road. and so be cautious and expect delays we'll update that as need be. >> most sets of voters do not want ross mirkarimi removed from office. 8% unsure. abc 7 news is live at city hall where that survey hangs over the head of a commission. >> the city commission on the status of women is meeting here at city hall as we speak they will be voting on a decision that mirkarimi was guilty of official misconduct. and this is on the pindz of

commissioners. in the crowd, mirk ream ease wife. >> if you support as a woman, you support that resolution you're betraying, again, a women. >> lopez and numerous supporters of her husband attended a meeting asking commissioners not to support the decision against ross mirkarimi. others urge the commission to take the same stand as the commission. this vote comes on the heels of the poll which may influence future of the suspended sheriff. >> the poll shows that the people of san francisco feel domestic violence is wrong and that our sheriff cannot continue to hold office. >> last week, the ethics commission voted mirkarimi was guilty of official misconduct. the suspended sheriff pleaded guilty in march to misdemeanor false imprisonment in the trial.

and this stemmed from a heated argument on new year's eve. a domestic spat resulted in mirkarimi grabbing her arm and leaving a bruise. the most-pointed question is the one incumbents might want to look at closely. it will be the board to decide the fate. the poll asks if a member of the board of supervisors voted to keep mirkarimi as sheriff are you more likely or less to vote for them in the next election? 19% answered more likely. but 5% said they'd be less likely to vote for them. 23% responded it won't make a difference. kathy black is an advocate for domestic violence victims. >> a vote bit the board of supervisors in favor of ross mirkarimi retaining his position as sheriff would be like saying there are

accessible forms of domestic violence. >> and so board members can see how they stand. one interesting result, more men than women said mirkarimi can be removed from office. >> of this poll taken over the weekend. it's a group race n.raleigh, north carolina. various advocates raised about 2,000ses today commission this poll. the resolution that the commission is voting on is nonbinding but may influence the way supervisors vote on this issue as well as this poll, this may be a major factor. >> later abc 7 news sits down with ross mirkarimi and his wife for an interview in their home. >> and still ahead here as well tonight a dramatic

solution to a nasty mosquito problem on the peninsula. >> and some late footage from the deserts. a thunderstorm struck this, is just one result there. >> and i'm spencer christian. will the weak ridge keep the bay area sunny and warm? find out in the accu-weather forecast coming up. >>

breaking news, take a look at what we've just found, all of the people are lining up outside of the new chick-fil-a

restaurant. they hope to be one of the new outlets first 100 customers being in the top 100 will give them free meals at chick-fil-a one year. >> two people are reported missing following flash flooding in las vegas. thunderstorms brought two inches of rain that pounded the city. you can see what the traffic was like on the highway. there are some streets flooded. flash flood warnings were not listed until two hours ago. and before that storm pounded palm springs creating some of the same problems on downtown streets. several homes and nearby hot springs suffered moderate flood damage. >> a helicopter will spray up to 400 acres of the bay lands.

conditions have been for the mosquito to breed. this is an aggressive breed but eggs can lie dormant for years. the salt marsh mosquito has not been shown to carry the west nile virus. spraying will begin around 7:00 a.m. and this is south of the palo alto airport. >> sports delirium happening petaluma tonight. their team is closer to playing in the finals of a little league world series. and there is everybody talking about what the boys are doing. >> there is so much excitement here, they're so excited over the team. especially after beating connecticut last night. and there are folks here working hardest to show the pride. >> p town pride is on full

display. >> there is everybody we've been putting up has been great. >> this community is rallying behind the little league team in pennsylvania. they beat connecticut last night to advance tomorrow. >> everyone is excited. you know? there are little kids so this is easier to get behind it. >> this is a popular spot for kids in petaluma. >> this is nice to give another outlet of people of knowing us. not just a farm town anymore. >> area business owners are manning something special for when boys come home. >> we're going to donating three boxes of ice cream for them. >> there is trying to get

anyone interested in donating something. >> families often come by for a bite to eat. >> more of like a gathering spot for people to kind of get together to talk about stuff that matters. and this little league team matters now. >> this is why brian matthews decided to get creative. >> three hours we sat there, next day, printing them up. >> and they don't know about everything going on here at home and petaluma little league manager likes it that way. >> i gnome are pumped up at home. i just want them to have fun here and enjoy this. and when we get home, they can enjoy stuff that community has to offer. they got to go to original

little league field and meet the first batting champion of the very first little league. and i don't think anyone is worried about studies at this point. >> no. i don't think so. >> thank you. >> if you're ready to jump on the petaluma band wagon, next game airs live on espn two, and rebroadcast on comcast cable channels 195 and check them out. >> it's perfect viewing weather for us tomorrow,. >> absolutely. nice, clear skies and sunny skies. there is once you past the golden gate. >> perfect watching. >> yes. >> there is a live view now. looking outside this is a

view. you can see lots of low clouds and fog just pushing in from the coast moving across the bay towards inland areas. much like the pattern we've seen last couple evenings and overnight. and there might be spotty drizzle near the coast. here is a look at live doppler 7 showing how extensive cloud cover is along the coastline. it's beginning to push across the bay and inland. into southern california there is active weather this afternoon. with scattered showers and thundershowers intense locally heavy. earlier in the afternoon. but they're haipering off now. back to the bay area no thunder, no showers and clear skies and there is still warm weather. 87 degrees in antioch. 80s in concord. up north at santa rosa, only 71 degrees there is 71 in san

jess yeah. low clouds, fog and spotty drizzle overnight. sunshine in most areas. low clouds and fog moving inland like last night and night before. so there are areas of reduced visibility for commuters because of low clouds and fog around. and overnight tonight there is lows dropping into mid-50s. there is low pressure exiting and a weak ridge dominates our weather tomorrow and friday giving us sunny skies and warm conditions. south bay, mild with highs into upper 70s there is 78 in san jose.

74 in redwood city. 62 at half moon bay there is near east bay, 68 in oakland. 71 hayward. inland east bay, mid to upper 80s. there is the accu-weather forecast. two days, thursday, friday. upper 80s inland. temperatures dropping off on saturday ask sunday so over the weekend will be sunny skies and pleasant. temperatures will be bouncing back. >> that we've come to expect. >> let the racing begin. >> yeah. we're live with the excitement of the s ñók

the first races in the america's cup world series a precursor to the major cup races cupping next year. abc 7 news is live tonight on the marina green. how is the turnout?

>> good evening. it was just wonderful, it's too soon to tell how it will be tomorrow. and friday. and weekend for the big event if crowds were any indication, this america's cup world series will be a father in the cap for the city of san francisco. this champagne is on ice and stands nearly full for this. marina green packed with spectators watching races. you can call it a warm reception. and there is a chilly summer day in the city by the day. >> there is a double edged sword for us. wind is why we came. we want strong winds and makes racing exciting. >> thousands are expected to watch from the marina green free or in the nearly sold-out bleacher seats for $25 a piece. and fans coming from both near and far and and this family

planned their vacation to coincide with the world cup world series. >> we don't have a sea. it's something we can dream off. >> and new fans nathan and louise drove an hour and a half for the fleet race autos we're coming back in september and october so i think we're hitting some of the events then and then, we do plan on being here 2013. >> what is what organizers hope others will do, get a taste of the international sport and return for more and by today's turn out it appears san francisco and americans are visiting the america's cup which hasn't had a race in america since 1995. >> this is our opening night this, is a really important event for us. we want to show people what america's cup is all about. we've got 11 great crews here and fantastic boats and there

are windy conditions. it couldn't be better here. >> if you're unfamiliar with the races it's worth coming to experience an event of this kind. just a spectacular first time experience for me. if you have family, children, there is an america's cup village, food for adults there and there is a wine garden, beer garden, and there are games for children to play. and races resume tomorrow, by wait if interested two teams representing the u.s. one races tomorrow and there is one race on friday. >> that is a lot of fun. >> carolyn tileler sits down with ross mirkarimi and his wife. we'll take a look at the support mirkarimi has on the board of supervisor autos who should pay for a pipeline upgrade?

how much more wilt cost you every month if it winds up being you. >> and how this wandering rodent wound up hundreds of miles from home.

as we told you earlier a new poll shows overwhelming majority of san franciscoins surveyed do not want suspended sheriff ross mirkarimi to get his job back. and care yes lynn tyler visited mirkarimi and his wife ted. >> he dismissed this as a robo call poll, and he and his wife say they're overwhelm bid positive reactions they've received when they're out and about in the city. ross mirkarimi is reconnecting with his family, trying to makeup for lost time. he and his wife and son were separated. first by a court order, and then, by her extended stay in

venezuela. last week, the couple held hands as the ethics committee voted 4-1, finding the suspended sheriff guilty of official misconduct. >> i was impressed with the level of thoughtfulness. i respectly disagree. >> the misconduct decision stems from an incident on new year's eve. when mirkarimi bruised his wife's arm. he pled guilty to a misdemeanor charge and lopez insists she was not a victim of domestic violence. >> are you saying there are degrees of domestic violence? levels of domestic violence? >> well, i think we're ignoring something that is very important in domestic violence. is that intent. if you want to hurt someone, he never wanted to hurt me. >> lopez says no one asked her opinion before charging her husband. the two called efforts to remove him a political witch hunt. >> you open the door from

going after to any enemy or opponent for someone they want to stifle, wound or remove. >> the action moves to the board of supervisors where mirkarimi spent seven years. he needs three votes of support to be reinstated. they're looking at progressive allies. >> there are people whose names are always in play as to will mirkarimi get three votes among them. >> but it is an election year for all of the supervisors. that could determine outcome. >> i think 11-0 is possible. progressives and nobody wants to turn this into a wedge issue. >> it could wind up in court. don't expect mirkarimi to call it quits. >> i noticed with some that said spare us. they've got this fatigue, too

much of this. i don't blame them, but they're wrong in the way they're going about it. >> he says he was democratly elected and those who want him out have options of a recall or reelection. >> regulaters considering whether to grant requests for a rate increase and congress woman jackie speier doesn't want ratepayers to get stuck with the bill. we're live with the story. >> the neighborhood devastated by a pg&e pipeline explosion two years ago is a big construction site right now. not only are many homes being rebuilt but neighborhood infrom a structure is, too. and there is another plan in the works. it wants ratepayers to pay foremost of it over three

years. and that means average bill woz go from 135ses today $157. a letter urging them to adopt a mistake driven analysis. she does not offer a percentage but says i believe very few of the costs should be born by ratepayers. pg&e says shareholders paid for upgrades and replacements but now, there are new laws. >> there is any work done to meet new regulations is outlined in the pipeline safety enhancement plan. that is what we're seeking ratepayer assistance with. >> where did the money we've paid over the years gone? to their folks and these big golden umbrellas?

>> and there is a follow up to one made in march they thinks michael peavy should be removed. >> i think he's not the right person to have that power and position. and i have felt that for some time. >> the cpuc says he has held a lot of positions and the vote is not expected until october. >> governor brown declared a state of emergency in three northern california counties. this one is still raging out of control and burned more than 24,000 acres. it's 50% contained. firefighters set backfires to try to bring this under control. this opens the way to more aid to that region.

and the there is about 40% contained. >> you may want to check your sup boards for licorice. 16 ounce packages of its black licorice twists because of elevated levels of lead in the product. the bags are red and white in color. a window displays black licorice twists. there is a best use before date of january 4, 2013 or february 4, 2013. pregnant women and parents of children who may have eaten this candy should consult their physician. >> u.s. justice department has take yompb a mouse infestation case. and both living and dead were found throughout their facility. now, officials have seized the food and are asking a judge for perm dwroigs destroy it.

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san jose police chief says there will be a public update friday to stop surging violent

crime wave. a deadly stabbing outside of a safeway has galvanized residents, the 32 homicide of the year. assembly woman nora campos is urnling the police department to ask for help of the patrol. >> this has been done in other cities in the area. i don't think we're at that point just yet. >> it would be your child or my child next. we need some he help from city hall. >> san jose is in the process of recruiting new cops but now, police officers association says the officers are not enough to serve a city of a million people. >> and taking a look at money matters tonight. hewlett-packard taking a hit and said it lost nearly $9 billion last quarter. the biggest loss in its history. the company warned this was coming. and there are revenues that were short.

and national association of realtors said sales of previously-owned homes rose last month. sales are still below what is considered healthy. and pay pal struck a deal tochl pand services off line. you can use the account at any store that accepts discover card. 50 million people use pay pal. and the dow fell 30 points, nasdaq showing a gain of six. apple rose by another 12 points to a high of $668 a share. >> and there is something new to keep your children with on your ipad. hello?

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today there are tire tracks on the surface of mars 125iion miles away from the rover curiosity. these pictures from nasa's web site. the rover moved forward today about 15 feet and went into reverse just like engineers

wanted. this took place inside of a crateor. you can see they didn't sink much into the ground here giving confidence they'll be tibl cross the surface to mount sharp. >> and that is a giant video game. they've been around for decades and traigd cards longer than that. no one has brought those two things together in one game until now. abc 7 news has a look tonight at a new kind of game that opens a portal between virtual and physical world. >> sprawled out on the carpet with an ichad this, 10-year-old is playing monsterology video game. >> there is a portal. have you to get over there. and there are other monsters you fight to get there. this is bye byeing packs of trading cards. his 8-year-old brother has a collection. >> some cards are better than others like this unicorn good

k.go far. >> this is the first games to use a new technology from nuco toys recognizing a paper card on the surface of an ipad. >> the cars spring to lichl now not only do i have a paper version but a beautiful i sigh clops i can move around. >> they use touch technology and an ink transfers energy to the display. >> this is grit but there is nothing like holding cards. >> this blogger says kids are captivated by the art work and competing to collect the creatures. >> this could be like money calling out of the sky for retailer autos they've been looking for a way to get into this eco system. >> now, they're selling cards,

$2 for a three-pack or 4eds for seven. apps are free for ipad, and ipod touch that they'll undoubtedly borrow from parents. >> and there is a marmant, an oversized squirrel that lives in the high sierra. this was captured after being spotted in a storm drain. someone called to say her father drives freent qently. this he group believes this marmant hitched a ride. and they plan to return it to its family. >> maybe not expectly an oversized squirrel. upon closer inspection. >> and america's cup world series races continue tomorrow

on san francisco bay. 2:05 p.m. under sunny skies. winds not very strong in the southwest there is temperatures upper 50s to 60s, there is a high of 60 in pacifica. over to oakland a high of 68. inland east bay there is a high of 28. there is 88 and here is a look at highs in the bay area. 87 in ant yk. 68 in oakland. 63, san francisco. here is the accu-weather forecast. there are two warm days coming our way tomorrow and friday. highs into upper 80s, below average temperatures saturday and sunday. this will be a pleasant and sunny weekend. then warming up to more sper like levels by wednesday back up around 90 degrees inland. >> thanks. >> taking a moment to point

out ella, marcy, and patrick that are the people we want to single out for taking part in the abc 7 sleep train dream campaign. >> they liked us on facebook. $1 goes to help bay area foster children. thank you to everyone. >> still to come tonight suspension of a's pitcher. >> and angers

join me tonight at 9:00 coming up then, future is here. the california company making hover crafts like those speeder bikes in star wars. >> then trust between parent and teacher, broken after witnesses say a student was slapped in class. the school refusing to turn over the key witness. that is coming up at 9:00 and 11:00. >> and in this bomb shell from oakland a's. >> this is such bad news. >> we talked about issues relating to a's off the field and all of that in major league baseball. a's have another issue on the

field they have to replace a starting pitcher, some of the teammates not only surprise bud seem to be upset with cologne. >> and there is ht of different emotions. there is tomorrow in the line up as the starter. >> i mean just the fact that some is there and no one expects that. there are a lot of good people here. it's shocking. >> i think the league is doing the best they can with this. there is policy catching people. and i don't know how much you can do than that. and so that is all you can do. >> and that is one of the

things they have to do and do the best and played well today. and hopefully continue to do that. >> giants hit the road, sometimes that is the best way pro se.s. >> and by the way, a's did play a game today. a's and twins in this series finale. whatever bob melton said, it worked. bottom of the third bases loaded and there is a base hit brings in two runs. there is a monster day. bottom 4th. tommy malone pitching well allowing just two hits in eight innings, that is really good. there is coco involved in a's runs out of here. and scored three times, a's

win and head to tampa bay for a three game series that starts tomorrow. giants playing dodgers tonight there is also increasing the race, changes that were needed because in 2009 this 75 race had no league changes only five last year, so you want more action than that. the winner looking fortd to the new track. >> this is really going to park. i i don't think this is spoiling the traffic. there is a mixture of corners, i think it's positive and look forward to racing there, this weekend. >> that seems to make sense. >> yes. and they told me we don't want

you trying to pass anyone! it's fun. >> it's fun. >> that is intense. >> yes. >> thank you. >> yes. >> don't forget abc 7 news alarm clock app. >> putting news, weather and traffic at your bedside every morning. you'll find it under abc 7 news san francisco alarm. >> and that is this edition of abc 7 news. >> and from all of us here at abc 7, thanks for joining us. >> we appreciate your time, hope to see you again at 9:00 and 11:00. if you're a "jeopardy!" fan, you may have noticed

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