westbound. meaning coming into the city into san francisco the traffic backed up for miles as least that is what we saw. when clear they weren't going anywhere, some people turned around, at the toll plaza we don't see that every day. and headed back in another direction. now, using a p.a.system drivers were told to stay in cars. and this time chp telling people to stay in their cars. this device reported at 1:00 this afternoon found on the eastbound treasure island off ramp using a robot removed by

the bomb squad no. word yet as to what it was. they decided to close the bridge about an hour later. traffic started moving again on the lower deck. first ones to move. officers escorted cars using traffic brakes. we know that had a ripple affect. that happening as a number of things occurring here or events happening in the bay area. concerts, baseball games in san francisco. that coming into san francisco. if you're leaving san francisco that is a different story. we'll tell you more about knit just a moment. i'm live in oakland abc 7 news. >> want to give you another view. it's congest bud at least

moving. this is a change you know what? if you looked at thrk it's heavier coming into the city than it would be but going back is normally very congested at this hour. >> things goring to be tricky tonight in the bay area rmt. a number of events illustrates gofrging on. in san francisco, both giants and a's are playing at home. >> yes. angel going to oakland. we're told a lot of them took bart because that is the only other traffic solution. >> you can see three major concerts. john mayer at shore line and mountain view. of course talking about, it's

friday so usually sticky anyway this, is the toll plaza you can see folks with fast track are moving in nicely. >> here is i 80 and that is normally twul wall gridlock. it's free flowing but you can see traffic pattern cars arcing right head back into san francisco. that is where the big log jam is. this is another shot downtown where it's bad in both direction autos you can imagine how bad sit trying to get to the bridge. cornell? >> yes. we talked to you when we're making our way to treasure

island. it's hard to believe it took us 90 minutes zwrouft get here. most of the gridlock mapping where we were in good company slowly inching towards harrison street on ramp. that took us about 45 minutes just to get about four blocks. cars, solid wall in every direction. most drivers we're seeing throughout our windows very frustrated. >> it's a mess. first time over and over a month this, is what what we get caught in. it's all right, we're cool. >> she gets traffic patience award for the day. not everybody is relaxed. one group trying to make their way to lake tahoe. they hope to get there by

tonight. not sure that is going to happen. of course we're here on treasure island. we're live on treasure island. >> for latest conditions down load our wazeapp on the smart phone. >> this fire in sonoma county keeping firefighters busy. it broke out in a grove of trees around 1:45. cal fire reports the fire burned 80 acres so far. >> a woman was in court today charged with manslaughter in connection with a crash in may that killed her 5-year-old daughter.

>> it was very emotional today. family members of the rl woman were crying and heart broken. markia myers pleaded not guilty. the 30-year-old mother from pinole made her fairs peer yens since being arrested for the traffic accident that killed her daughter. >> she's been charged with manslaughter, involuntary manslaughter, child endangerment. >> investigateors say the girl died after being eject frtd suv. she, as well as two teenagers and a 7-year-old also inside of the vehicle were not wearing seat belts when the suv overturned. prosecutors say myers was driving with out a license, speeding when she served to a -- swerved to avoid a car, off camera said myers thought the children were buckled up. myers being held on $1 million

bail. the judge denied release herg because of the threat to public safety. the public defender said we're dismay aid grieving mother sk prosecuted and kept in custody during this traj dick difficult time. mrs. miers is a hard working single mother who has done her best to care for her children. if convicted on all counts she faces over a decade of prison time. >> preliminary hearing scheduled for august 8th. >> jant clara police looking for a man accused of attacking a woman inside of her apartment. police say the suspect entered the apartment through a bathroom then swaum sexual assaulted her. the suspect described as an adult mail male with a thin build wearing a dark beanie style hat, tank top and

basketball style shoes. in fremont, s.w.a.t. team members looking for a home invasion suspect. one man struggled with the suspect. police surrounded the home but the suspect escaped into the neighborhood. >> in east oakland community pleading with city leaders to help put an end to the vims. this just days after a 66-year-old was snej her neighborhood nrk her car. >> many people didn't know the victim. but are demanding more from each other, city leaders and get this. demonstrators. >> this is the worst very seen in this neighborhood. in 45 years. >> dozens attended a rally over the gun violence that

claimed one of their own, 66-year-old judy soloman. witnesses understand why they may not. >> they're afraid if they say something those who did this or others who might have done that will keep an eye out for them. >> the 66-year-old resident was shot in the head in the middle of the afternoon. just last week in the diamond neighborhood 8-year-old was also shot and killed. investigators say the little girl ran to answer the door when a gunman opened fire. the 8-year-old was attending a sleepover. police have not shared much about either of the shootings. >> the president of the local neighborhood watch told me

police could do more if they weren't distract bid demonstrations targeting law enforcement. >> if they want to make a name for sthechlz they'd work with the neighborhood on turning this around. >> until then, some in the community pushing their neighbor tz take matters into their hands, hiring paid patrols to pick up slack they say opd can't cover. >> having one more set of eyes and official looking vehicle, what do you have to lose? >> in oakland abc 7 news. a soldier who risked his life in afghanistan will be awarded medal of honor next month. the staff sargeant went to school in oakley but now calls antioch home.

he's being honored for saving the live of a fellow soldier and killing insurgents. sargeant carter will be recognized at the white house next month. >> tomorrow, vet transof the korean war will make the 60th anniversary of the end of the fighting in that conflict. a decorated hero awarded a navy cross, silver star and two purple hearts. >> supposed to be the only living march skbreen i take no pride in that. it just wasn't a situation to tell somebody tols do it he kil will gather to dedicate a site where a new memorial will soon rise. vet transare still looking for donations for that memorial f

you can help out we have a link on our web site. >> still to come it's friday. that means finno's friday free stuff. >> why is this a special year for the gilroy garlic festival? >> and i will have the forecast for the gilroy garlic festival. temperatures dropping below average, soon. i'll have details coming up. >> and issuing commands from space.

we talked about concerts gg on and baseball games another event going on, gilroy

garlic festival. special year for the festival around for 35 years. david? >> there is no question about it w garlic oweddor is the big attraction along with meat, seafood and ice cream that garlic can enhance, this being the 35th anniversary is a reminder how a simple idea can turn into a major annual event. >> 35 years ago maybe 300 people showed up now are, 100,000 people showed up. bob is part of the team that stands behind the stoves. they make a signature scampi dish with garlic. his father was one of the foundersest festival. 1979 seems like yesterday. >> that first year it was just my father and i that did all

of the cooking second year, third year we created about a crew of maybe six. and now up to four double stoves so eight going at a time now. >> those are serious claims created by garlic butter. the second year in 1980 the queen refused to wear the crown of garlic bulbs. >> she won't wear it? >> you couldn't convince sner. >> no one could. i'm queen but will not wear the crown. >> you can see the queen now wears a traditional crown and is a lover of garlic. >> i love garlic. >> you're not just saying that? >> no. it's embarrassing how many jars of chopped garlic i have in my fridge. >> this is a major food event. every dish reeks of garlic. proceeds go to a wide variety of communities groups.

the festival has given back to sports teams, scout roops roops, -- troops, hospitals and food bank autos it just happens every year. and volunteer congreg graigs has grown. it's fun. >> if you're a foody, you won't be disappointed. carla hall from "the chew" will be here, if you do have this way don't forget to bring your appetite. >> david, impressive there. the annual music festival's golden gate park is now officially sold out. >> nasa scientists testing robots that may go places where humans cannot. take a look this, video shows an astronaut aboard the

international space station. the robot responding to commands from space engineers believe tests could shaipt future of exploring places. >> we can use robots in areas where we don't want to use humans or hazardous environments or for perhaps jobs rirg strength beyond human strength. >> the robots have multiple cam skpraz a scanning laser sis tinl to perform surveillance work. >> interesting. >> yes. >> some day, sandhya will do weather from space. >> that would be interesting. >> larry, carolyn we let's just move it right along. sky 7, there is a lot of love in this room. you can see lo clouds, fog

prevalent now. inland areas enjoying sun you can see the marine layer going play a part in 9 fblgt. today, livermore only making it to 90. and temperatures 60 degrees in san francisco. pleasant in san jose. 75 degrees. from our roof camera, you can see low clouds already pushing in over the bay. so tomorrow morning wide spread low clouds and patchy fog and drizzle. santa rosa, 74. still, nice and warm. san jess yeah managed to get up to 79 this afternoon. sunny skies still. here is the forecast. spotty drizzle and a cooler

pattern. this is what we're watching. it's a weak system. it's going to deepen the marine layer tonight. so you're going seat fog layer. it's able to go through other communities. so do look out for gray skies. antioch the only place making to it about 60 degrees. saturday, 80 in the south bay. 84 los gatos. 78 sunnyvale. and daily city lingering fog.

san rafael, 73. it's going to be a mild afternoon. 69 in oakland. 85 livermore. here is a look at gilroy garlic festival. there have been times where many of you were roasting in the sun, so hot. not this time around. low clouds warming up with a nice breeze. accu-weather forecast inland spots cooling down tomorrow. we'll see a recovery middle to latter part of the week. mid-60s to mid-90s a week from today. heat taking over.

>> thank you. >> finney's friday free stuff. up next something for the men out there. >> and a police officer fired for using pepper spray on occupy pro testors claims he's a victim making a request you'll have to pay for. >> another live look at traffic right now. this is a situation coming into san francisco. bridge shut down 20 minutes this afternoon because of a sus spishus device. but traffic is moving slowly. back in a moment. >> hey, everybody for you commuters drive the smart way. check out abc 7 news.com and we'll announce a lucky winner friday, august 2 so be smart,

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>> thank you. >> still ahead america's cup in jeopardy. >> yes. the popular show goes on

coming up we'll have a live update to try to get around san francisco and oakland. and you can see in san francisco, it's still a mess out there. >> a property owner being forced to sell her land to the airport next door for a traction of -- fraction of it's value. >> vacation alternative gaining popularity. converted minivan rentals that can save you big money. those stories and more coming up. >> there is a bay area connection to episode of "jeopardy". one of the categories is mesh's cup racing.

>> september, 2013 oracle team usa atakes up the defense >> yes. the question is, i don't know. you've got to watch. coming up at 7:00 answers shot on location on san francisco bay. you can test your knowledge coming up on abc 7. >> world news is up next. thanks for joining us everyone. i'm carolyn johnson. >> i'm larry beil from. all of us here, thanks for the time. we'll see you again in 30 minutes.

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