concerns more seriously. the strike has crippled the bay area public transportation system. freeways have been jammed and length of the commute doubled as a result. we're live in oakland with the talks are getting underway right now. laura? >> they are. the negotiating team just walked by us about a dozen people looking innocent -- intent there. about 20 minutes ago we saw a team from fdiu walk n they told us they feel hopeful. we're hopeful. yes. >> now, today some of the negotiators told us what it's like inside those talks. >> rose is on the 17 member team for fdui local 2021.

representing 1400 bart maintenance workers and the strike. >> once in a while we'll laugh and joke about anything but it's intense, we're serious and we don't take it light. >> the professor hz been inside negotiations like the ones between bart and the unions. in this case, he says there is another party looming over the talk autos there is there is broader effort to appeal to general public. commuters are voting tomorrow and could determine where the strike go autos he participated in the bart negotiations. >> if you sit down, you can see how far you are.

right now they're so far. >> this is union negotiator third go around with bart. >> santa cruz, easter bunny, barack obama, i don't care. i just want this to get resolved. >> talks just about to get underway here in oakland. another hopeful sign here. the president of the fdiu told us he's hopeful it could result in a kind of negotiated settlement as early as tonight. these are just words of folks walking into the negotiations here. we'll see. and that is as the night goes on. >> prior to the reassumption of talks three elected officials urged both sides to

return to the bargaining table with trains idle governor news yom and jones fired off a leter to leaders expressing concern about the breakdown. it's our collective opinion you've fallen short. bart did run a train but officials say this is just an inspection. and every now and then making sure the system is ready to go whenever the strike ends. let's take a look now at what it's like getting home tonight. what are you hearing tonight? >> we're at an active corner and seen a little bit of chaos here in downtown oakland.

behind me is the picket line. across they plan to be here throughout the night but across from them are passengers waiting for the next transbay shuttle. last bus delayed due to heavy traffic there was room but this is what it looked like around 3:30. there will be elongated buses filled with passengers causing people to scramble. driver said he had 350 passengers on board so forced two off and continued on to san francisco. it's becoming more organized thachl is the latest from the trance you bay shuttle stop here in downtown oakland at 20th and broadway. >> vic lee is live now.g a ridee

okay? >> well, dan, even twabl little. goitsing to take longer to get a ride tonight and to get across the bridge. there are fewer people now here in line than about an hour ago. there are 100 or more people waiting in line there. let me tell you how it works. it's simple. you wait under signs okay some signs pell you where they're going to drop you off this, goes to richmond parkway. you wait, cars come, and then you take off. the regulars say lines have been longer since the strike but noticed something interesting. drivers appearing to be taking a full load. i mean many taking two passengers, you need three people to take the hov lanes

but now they're taking as many as they can. and that is admirable, the american way. >> thank you. >> for commuters tomorrow the cal train express train between san jose and san francisco will stop in millbrae to accommodate stranded riders. and sax trans connecting rider autos and people waiting up to two hours just to catch a transit bus. and despite adding service lines were longer today than yesterday. people tell us it's easier if you arrive before 7:00 a.m. >> in 16997, ferries commuted

you can see ferries are again moving just how considerate l cal they are as a solution during the bart strike. lines from san francisco and oakland have been ebbing and fleing throughout the day. it's taking them an hour to board. take a look from sky 7 of a jam-packed ferry. people tell us they're getting up earlier, hoping bosses will be flexible just trying to get through this disruption. saying whatever issues are it's not worth chaos for commuters so back here live, i would say that this date,

patience is starting to run thin. >> thank you. and speaking of the embarcadero things are crazy out interest. -- there as a result of the bart strike. we've, now you're looking at ferry building at the moment. it's crowded. there is no bart service meaning cars head tg that game and parking should be plentiful they tell us there. >> you know going to be taking a look at the drive heading in just a moment. bay bridge is jam packed into san francisco we're down to 27 miles per hour. so it does start to pick up just east of treasure island. you're looking at 30-40 minutes to the east bay. sheer look at the drive this,

is about an hour and 40 minute drive coming up to the bridge. so drive along northbound 101 pack add cross the bridge just until you get to tolls then starts to free up. so if you're going to be seeing a's versus cubs tonight 27 miles per hour is your top speed down to o dot co. taking a look at the bridge it's very slow getting worse by the minute. 34 miles per hour is the top speed into hayward. and get your drive time traffic here at 80 coming away from the maze 3035 minutes heading away from hercules to antioch. dan, carolyn? >> thank you very much. stand by we'll come back. we have our cell 7 camera on the streets tonight.

ken i know you've had an adventure out there today. >> i am at battery and washington street here in san francisco. earlier things were moving much, much slower than here which isn't saying much. it took me two hours to get to the bay bridge. about one car per light getting out of san francisco. >> several instances of this happening this morning at the bay bridge. drivers backing up realizing they were driving solo in a carpool lane. it's a $381 violation if you're caught. and chp is watching. we could not recommend this.

this will also get you a ticket. >> perhaps cause a wreck, delaying traffic more. congestion compounded when several cars broke down or overheated. that is causing this back up, one driver told us it took her two hours to go 15 miles. >> for a list go to abc 7 news.com. >> yes well. have traffic maps and options there. you can down load our abc 7 news waze traffic app. >> and follow us on twitter for any breaking developments in this. >> plus our morn morning news team will be here from 4:00 a.m. until 7:00. >> coverage at bart resumes you'll meet some people taking

advantage of this labor action and their businesses are booming tonight. >> first oppressive heat that lingers around the bay area and how people are coping with it. >> summer often means wedding bells, one of the keys to a long, happy weather. >> and sky 7 hd live now with the a's game about to get underway. many people who go to the games take bart. tonight they're having to carpool drive, get there anyway they can. it's crowded.

we'll be right back. traffic moving like a gas stro pod. painful somehow let turn to cell 7 now. we've got our prou proe duser right at battery skb washington trying to make it out of the financial district bumper to bumper. and where all of the hot spots are. >> a major mudslide at california -- nevada border, you can see traffic not moving

at all here. officials say it's about the size of a football field no. word on when the interstate will reopen. >> temperatures are starting to dip just a bill tonight. some spots in the east bay of course people made their own shade as best they could. some turned to traditional hot weather treat, ice cream. others had no choice but to spend the day under the sun. >> it's bad. i think it's okay. >> due to heat several cities deploying extra crews and patrols over the holiday weekend. >> south bay is dealing with some of the hottest temperatures around which is why the city is offering some refuge for neighbors

sweltering in this heat. >> well, 10 jernts including this one are staying open extended hours to get people who don't have air conditioning a place to escape the heat. enough is enough for this dad scooping up fans to cool off. >> we've got a brand new baby have to keep the place cool. >> it's important. >> yes. >> will three fans do it? >> i think so, too. >> finding a room conditioner wasn't easy. >> they were sold out unless we drove to tracy soy decided to stop by here. they just got a shipment. got lucky, i guess. >> if you have central air, won't you know it conks out during a heat wave? >> everybody is booked with the same issues this

technician found a common problem, everybody wants immediate service and demand has people hopping from job to job late into the night. >> some guys aren't getting home until around midnight right new. >> long hours. >> yes, it s we ask people be patient with us. >> community senters serving as cooling senters. the pool here is open until 8:30 so kids can cool off when heat is stifling. >> we come to the pool every morning before 2:00 or 3:00. >> some take advantage of swim lessons others just splashing in water. >> so if you can be in the water all day long, all night, is that what you sfwhant. >> yes. >> the centers will be open 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m.

>> one smaller union is advising members to return to work immediately. again, this is the smaller union but could be a sign negotiations with two larger unions are making headway, we can hope. >> that is encouraging. >> yes. >> this is after 20 minutes of returning to the bargaining table. so perhaps a good sign. let's talk about the heat. >> yes. the fog is coming back. sea breeze kicking up. that is encouraging because that means our heat relief is on the way. we have fog here you can see woe have high clouds moving in from the south. sierra nevada that moisture combining with heating from

the sun creating thunderstorms that you see here, i 80 shut down due to mudslide because of the heavy rain. you'll notice sfo gusting to 33 miles per hour. wind coming off the cool ocean water bringing relief. here are the highs for today. 110 in yu kaia was a record fr a day. 109 in clear lake. 115 degrees middle town that. is extreme heat. 73 in san francisco with the fog. redwood city, 92 san jose. and towards santa rosa. excessive heat warning foremost of the bay area except the coast this is

extended until thursday, 7:00 p.m. meet wave now in its fifth day. so be careful out there. san francisco 59 degrees oakland, 67. check out this view from our camera here. you can see some of the moisture coming in. and fog starting to roll in towards treasure island. 93 livermore so you're hanging on to heat but this is what we're watching from the fog. that is going to mean come forltable weather near the coast. triple digits expected through thursday, inland. and cooler weather coming this weekend. 50s near the coast with the fog.

coastal areas will be cool rest of you can leave home with short sleeves it will be a mild to warm start. tomorrow afternoon, 92 in the south bay and san jose. mountain view, all into low 90s. coastal spots like pacifica, 65 degrees so comfortable there. downtown, 73. staying about the same as today. and 92 santa rosa, nappa. towards east bay, 81 oakland. inland spots, high clouds, sunshine, humid. another day of triple digits inland. upper 60s coast side. fog back for the 4th afternoon looking good. right now looks like fire works should go off with a bang.

that is my hope. >> up next what they're going to be doing to

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would have had a big impact on people trying to celebrate. the union recommends they approve the deal. the tentative agreement includes wage increase buzz workers will have to contribute more. >> the city of oakland today said it would dismiss parking tickets issued during a one-day strike yesterday. at least one meter reader did report to work and wrote a number of citations if you got one you'll not have to contest it. >> take a look at this, a big rig got stuck at the golden gate bridge. the driver was in the wrong lane. tolling equipment was damaged in this crash. >> officers will be out in force this 4th of july in search of revelers but their main objective will not be

illegal fire works but listening for this. this fun fire is big on new year's day. there are systems for six bay area police departments shot spotter technology including san francisco, oakland and richmond will have the gunfire from fire works check this out you can hear the difference. >> this pattern is very, very rand ym. >> a recent study found 6% of the stray bullet shootings involve celebratory gunfire. >> sky 7 hd is in the air to keep an eye on traffic for you. you can see it's sticky.

it's now day two. >> how businesses are capitalizing on the strike and

>> breaking news a big sign prof gres on a settlement of the two-day strike. >> one of the smaller union as announced it's reached a tentative deal. rep senlting staff and advising 200 members to return to work immediately. >> talks with both resumed tonight. governor brown reportedly sent in two top officials to help reach a deal. >> and with about 200,000 passengers taking nalt tiff ways to and from work we've been experiencing massive congestion. >> you can see congested here for those folks trying to make their way out of the bay bridge. >> yes.

and we are are now to update you. >> that is a music to the ears of commuters trying to make their drive into marin county thinking of taking the bridge to the east bay. let's take a look at maps right now, bumper to bumper traffic nine miles per hour is a top speed. once heading over to the bridge at 33 miles per hour is a one and a half hour drive to make it out of san francisco and into richmond. now by contrast bay bridge we're a 29 miles per hour up to 51 miles per hour to get closer to the east bay about a 30, 35 minute commute coming out of san francisco and into the east bay. now, don't forget we do have a game tonight and looking at delays out here. it's about a 30 minute commute

if you're making it over to the game. 92 out of foster city. and 580 heading out of castro valley maze. >> thank you so much. >> once again here is our camera with abc 7 news producer ken miguel at the wheel. we have a slight deal yai. how is it going? >> about three blocks now working towards bay bridge. just shy of california street. slow still and people with a lot of patients sitting around me. that is the latest here. >> thank you very much. nice to be able to touch base with you. accord together council the strike is costing $73 million per day.

but for others it's not business as usual and that is a good thing. >> elin went on line to find a work space that didn't require crossing the bridge. >> rather than spend two hours, i thought i could be more productive. >> she used a web site called liquid space. the guy next to her did the same. >> awesome. just amazing people. everybody is friendly. if you need something, you get it david told thus provided a different experience for him. >> i tried cafes but it's noisey. i couldn't get phone

calls to work. i did research and found this space. it's reasonable price. >> cost is typically $25 a day but they were handing out discounts because of the strike we offered an across the board discount to all venues and members in the bay area. >> this for cab rides into the city given to those getting off ferries. >> we're trying to help the public and citizens of san francisco. everybody coming into the city. >> this office had to reduce hours because of the strike two. dentists stayed home and today, one arrived late. patients were scarce. >> they're not going to come in for their appointment for sure. >> extended strike could make the situation more painful.

>> if you're planning to use freeways we have nalt tiff transportation options. follow us on twitter for breaking developments. >> coming up next the combination of love and money. >> yes. michael finney with financial advise on how to have a long

summer is a pop already for wedding but there are questions you might want to ask first. >> yes. >> nothing but love and money. does money merge? getting that sorlted out could help get a couple on the road to a long, happy marriage. >> there is no doubt what song he wants on the wedding play list. last minute details are the

easy part. more difficult issues for tom and amy have been worked out. >> we've never had trouble talking about things that are difficult. >> like who is going take care of the finances? >> she takes care of day-to-day bills, however we kind of talk regularly about where we are where we're going and where we need to be. >> whether joint account or separate account. >> aimty came in a sizeable saving as kt. >> i think that i look at it as our money. >> the two plan to maintain separate accounts to buy gifts and this is tom's second marriage. >> the children they have their mother but i'm going to be as much of a support financially and emotionally as

i can be. >> including build lg up a saving as kt to send them to college. >> she's got a plan she's bringing her assets into the relationship and hopefully, her plan is going to allow thor put together something that is going take off. >> ross calls this a good situation. and amy having build up reserves to start a practice recommends the company look into tax planning. >> so if you're higher wage earners and get married you are going to have higher tax rates phone shallly. >> but she says that could be offset with the mortgage deduction and suggests the couple merge their financial records if they don't merge their accounts. know your credit score could be impacted if you have joint cards and one partner has a

lower score importantly, talk everything out. tips are the same for gay couple who's earn their income and plan to stay here. >> spending habits are similar in the sense that we like to get nice things and see saving as a priority. >> do that and you'll conquer a difficult situation in any new marriage. >> sounds like an ideal situation, actually. >> we have a link to more tips on our web site just click on 7 on your side. >> back live outside right now this is downtown san francisco on battery street. >> yes. our cell 7 technology. going

back out live again, cell 7 technology bringing you

picture of traffic on battery street. here is the deal. at the start of the newscast he was five blocks in 45 minutes gives you perspective. bart negotiations have resumed. >> america's cup contenders headed for the race course this weekend. new zealand's team claims safety changes are making boats more dangerous. >> when out of the water you can see what the fuss is about. thaes these are called elevators like on the tail of an airplane. after the crash in may the chairman ruled increasing the size would add stability and

ruled it could be a symmetrical. the tack tigs said bending the rule that much at this late date puts his team at a real disadvantage. >> we've compromised our design to fit within that role f that is gone we'd have a different back end of the boat. >> but they can't take the time to redesign the boat. they both start racing this week. >> you'd have to take it out of commission for a couple weeks to do it properly. we're racing now. we zront that luxury. >> only the u.s. team has that luxury. new zealand ceo says extending beyond the frame of the boat he says would make them less safe. >> might just be when pulling out to the side, sliding down

would be use aid guide, too. so they say the chairman should not be able to change the design rules without consent of the teams the protest will be monday morning. >> nice day to be on the bay but sparkling and hot. >> yes. jand patel is here with use that breeze is help keep you comfortable along the coast. and live doppler 7 hd showing expanding fog layer along the coast. high clouds up above the fog and it was hot around the state. 128 degrees in death valley. 115 in las vegas. 105, reno.

and looking at tomorrow's highs you can see triple digits tonight. 111 in chico. 110, fresno. high temperatures 68 in half moon bay tomorrow. going to get hot in walnut creek. 102 in antioch tomorrow afternoon. we'll see numbers starting to fall this weekend. upper 60s inland. >> don't forget but the abc 7 news app. >> yes. great way to stay connected live when you're on the go. >> good to abc 7 news.com to down load it and do it the right way. old app will be going away soon.

>> giants still struggling a bit. >> good, bad news? we'll give you the bad. i know. only the second day of the month but if it wasn't for bad luck they won't have any. a home run? yes? no?

all right. game two of the four-game series from cincinnati with tim lincecum. we start with the fifth pitch of the game. deep to right times his leap. looks to bounce off the glove. umpire signaling it a home run. outcomes bruce bocci. upon review a ground rule double. joey vatto with a fly. timmy pitching well into the 6th when this happened. two run homer for a 3-0 lead.

story of the game is homer bailey. strikes out to end the inning and just ended and homer bailey has a no hitter against the giants we'll have more details coming up at 9:00 and 11:00. 50 yearsing ayes today battling in a 16 inning instant classic. both went the distance this is when men were men and will yes mays had a walk off game wing home run. you're lucky if a mdern day day pitcher goes six innings. struck out for the win. we caught up with them season and asked about that day 50 years ago and during the game

with then manager oor wanted to make me out in the 19th i didn't let him. wanted to take me nout 14th inning i didn't let him. i said do you see this man pitch lg over there? he said yes. what happened to him? i said that man is 42 years old. nobody is going take me out of this game. that was a no no. >> organizers happy all four semi finalists under the journal with stan pord. first set five-4 until a rain delay. when play resumed she took a set. sloon rallied but didn't have

enough in the tank. match of the day last year's runner up facing lead. this match taking three and a half hours to complete. and she was the first polish woman to reach the finals last year less than 24 hours after knocking serena williams out of the tournament took 61 minutes to move into the semi finals. winning it straight. that is is the abc 7 sports report. a's and cubs tonight if you haven't already left you're not going to make it with the traffic. >> join us tonight at 9:00. >> coming up we're now an hour

into those scheduled negotiations on the bart strike swreelt latest on what is being done to get the trains back on track. >> stay with us we'll update you on the air and on twitter. but that is our report for now. i'm dan ashley. >> from larry, spencer, shu, sanda, the entire news team, thanks for joining us. >> we appreciate your time. >> we appreciate your time. see you at

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