i have confirmed with a source that both sides are moves are moving closer. management wants workers to pay 10% of the costs. about $120 every two weeks a fee phased in over three years. my source tells me union members will contribute to their health care. the first year, atu local 192 will pay $70 towards their health care package. the third year members will contribute $180. sticking point still being discussed or negotiated second-year terms, now, management wants workers to pay $145 the second year, but union only wants to pay $135. we're talking about a $10 difference there.

in pay increase, atu asking for a 10% rise over three years. the latest offer is 9.75%. a difference of.75%. i asked my source here are you optimistic things will move snord we'll get a deal done? that those who depend on buses will not have a problem? they said nick, i want to see cautious because there is no hard deadline. why they decided on midnight, i can't tell you if they don't reach a deal, the buses will stop rolling. >> two sides in the bart dispute are preparing for a meeting of a board of inquiry in oakland. the board room member has seven days to report back and potential impact of a strike the governor would have to go

to a judge to declare a 60 day cooling off period. >> today marks a fire sent thick smoke spewing into the air. lawsuits are flying as chevron defends it's snefl a court of public opinion. abc 7 news is live with a look at what changed there. >> folks gathering for an event to remember this fire one year ago today. this event expected to be a demonstration of sorts. all of it meant to be a reminder of all of the city went through one year ago today.4[ç2 >> john still has video shot in august, that clear summer afternoon watching from the x crude unit went up in flame it went into the sky then over the city of

richmond. >> are you worried it might happen again? >> the giant plume forced residents to shelter in place for hours. thousands complained the health problems later filing claims against the company. there have been other damage autos in the last month, county assessor revealed every city in contra costa county property values have gone up by 30%. it's set for -- except for richmond. >> last weekend, 200 people were arrested last week, the city filed a lawsuit, monday, chevron filed a -- settle aid case requiring them to pay out $2 million in fines and restitution. some will go to a nonprofit called richmond bills. --builds. chevron says it's repaired and

replaced thousands of pipe components installing a system. >> so that is probably the best thing to date we're going to have better information next time. if there is one if there is an accident and we'll have better information about what people are exposed to. day-to-day. >> councilman tom budd thinks of legacy of the fire may turn out to be a positive one. >> i guess we hope it will bode for a better, safer refinery. and better quality of life for people that live in richmond. >> this demonstration about to get underway at 6.25. i'm told they'll ring a bell 15 times for the 15,000 people that sought medical attention after the fire n richmond abc 7 news. >> fbi needs help to catch robber that's targeted banks over the past few months.

take a look at the bandits they usually wear thick jackets, hoodies and scarfs and pistol whipped a teller. >> very concerned about the violence associated with the high jumper bandit. that is why it's a priority to try to identify individuals. >> and he earned nickname because of the clarity. investigators say he pulled off two recent robberies. >> livermore police believe a suspect a suspected child predator abused a son of one of his friends thchl man faces child molestation charges. police say the victim is nine years old and abuse began years ago. rodriguez is a registered sex

offender remaining in jail. >> officers in santa rosa got a call about a man with a gun threatening to shoot police. you can see from the photos they surrounded the house today on moraga drive again. officers arrested a man they say appeared to the to be armed. law enforcement say the man has a history of causing trouble when off medication and drinking. >> the father two of missing children is pleading tonight for a suspected kidnapper to turn himself n the children now the subject of a state wide amber alert. authorities believe the 16-year-old and her 8-year-old the man on the right of the screen. authorities say the children consider him their uncle. dimaggio is accused of setting his home on fire sunday night. inside of the home firefighters found the body of the children's mother said to be involved in a close but pla

tonic relationship with demath yochl the body of a child was also found in the fire. it has not yet been identified. minutes ago their father addressed dimaggio. >> jim, i can't fathom what you'kñ thinking. the damage is done. i'm begging you to let my daughter go. you've taken everything else. hannah, we love you very much. if you have a chance you take it. you run. you'll be found. >> authorities believe dimaggio is driving a blue nissan versa. the center for missing and exploited children issue add lerts throughout the country and mexico. >> well, when this search went state wide last night a lot of people here in the bay area got blerts through their smart phones something people didn't know their phones would do. and it startled a lot of folks.

abc 7 news has mer on this new nationwide alert system. >> the text message about two missing kids came late last night here in the bay area. and the amber alert expanded state wide. phones lit up with a noise some describe as a fire alarm scaring people sleeping in bed. this post says was awoken with a jolt and near heart tack by an amber alert on my phone. chp twitter pages were hit with questions they tweeted a link to explain what it was about. >> i wob up, it rang i was so sleepy it said amber alert i was like what? who sent to me sni don't remember signing up for these alerts. >> many people didn't sign up for wireless emergency alerts program that started at the beginning of the year operate bid fema. if you own a phone capable of receiving alerts and you're in the area where an alert has been issued you'll get it. >> i had no idea they're sending to it my iphone until

i saw it there. >> not just blerts. a president can use the wireless emergency alert program to send a message and government agencies can also let you know of an imminent threat in the area like extreme weather or a chemical spill. most cell phone companies don't charge for alerts. some people today said in theory it sounded like a good program but reported some trouble witness saying it disappeared when trying to find it or there was a lack of helpful information or links. >> i don't know what happened. said it was an amber alert, then gave me a car, then, then it went aby. >> ifjrñ/ you have questions abt the program or would like to learn how to opt in or out you can go to our web site abc 7 news.com and click on see it on tvn san jose, abc 7 news. >> family of a missing oakland woman meeting with reporter to

try to get out more information about her. her family released two new photos of her. she was last seen in her home in north oakland sunday evening. she's 50 years old wearing a black and white shirt with dark jeans. she's a death penalty expert and an investigator with the federal defender's office. her loved ones say she would never leave her daughter alone. she's never gone missing before. police found her 2007 mini cooper yesterday in a parking lot on 3 street in oakland you're going to hear from her family tonight on abc 7 news at 11:00. our reporting continues on twitter. >> vac waigs orders remain in place for residents threatened by a fire in riverside county. so called falls fire charred nearly 1500 ache jers just about 20% contained now. it broke out in cleveland national forest forcing evacuations in communities of lakeland village, decker

canyon. calmer winds helping crews keep the fire away from dozens of homes now. >> crews struggling to contain fires north of us. two adjacent places are burning west of mount shasta. together charring nearly 12 square miles of national forestland and are threatening structures in oregon a fire near grant's pass. the terrain so rugged it could more than quadruple size burning another six weeks, maybe more. >> san francisco presidio cemetery reopened after a fire broke out this morning. crews say there were no hydrants nearby.

firefighters don't know yet how this fire started but say it was not arson. >> i wondered what may have started it. i do know there are some some encampments of people sleeping. >> no one was hurt and cemetery in the damaged. grave sites date back to the civil war. >> still ahead here tonight at 6:00 we're live with the new round of america's cup racing. the artemis team gets a first taste of competition since the crash on the bay. >> a bae area politician gets a get out of jail card. when ed chu can return home. >> i'm spencer christian. our cooler weather pattern continue as long with a chance of spotty drizzle. >> thank you, spencer. later big plans for a little plastic square. a device that could simplify your life if you're prone to misplacing things.

sweden's team raced for the first time today. the team says getting out on the course after the deadly accident in may is a huge achievement. abc 7 news is at the america's cup with more on the race. >> this run up to the cup has been dominated by new zeal yanld. now, artemis is racing against italy. this is a big test after only

nine days of practice they were out on the race course and in the gallery a lot of fans rooting for swedish team. the wife of italy's helmsman watched. >> hopefully they'll keep their numbers good. hopefully get a wine italy pulled ahead in the first down wind leg we you saw a lead change. >> this is more competition what should have been going on here last month. >> for much of the last month new zealand dominated. today the skipper acknowledged his team is building for the next kun. >> after a month of noncompetitive racing this is not great news for the competition. fans like to see close races. sponsors like to see a sport attracting media attention.

so far it isn't providing a lot of either. >> how would you rate this one? >> tough question. >> the boats are spectacular to watch. largest crowd in the u.s. can attest to that fact. >> it's fun. >> italily crossed two minutes in front of artemis. >> if we'd two months ago got beat up real hard. and for us to be out there racing... such a huge achievement. there is wide prid wnt team. >> first he says the goal to improve but in best of seven they lost the first but a lot. they're going need to catch up t,t a hurry. reportsing from the america's cup abc 7 news. >> a couple quick updates.

asiana airlines said it will change the number of flights to and from seoul, south korea. starting monday, the flight to sfo will be flight 212. the return flight to seoul flight 211. something airlines do after a disaster like the one that killed three teenagers at sfo on july 6th. now as for wreckage sfo spokesman tells abc 7 news asiana wants to hold on to the plane but has not been able to find another facility large enough to store it. >> stormer -- former san francisco supervisor ed jew was transfered from a federal prison in kern county to a halfway house last week meaning he can leave for work or medical treatment in 2009 he pleaded guilty to charges and sentenced to 64 months in prison. in his stay goes well, he becomes eligible for home

confinement this month. >> cleaner city is a safer city says the city attorney releasing several travels showing extent of the problem in some neighborhoods. the city encouraging residents to send in pictures or video to help them track down dumpers and make them pay for crimes f you see any illegal dumping take a shot of it. we have links to the official sites where you can send it. just ugly thing. >> it's crazy. people are that brazen witness we did have good bits of sunshine inland our area asks over the bay. right now is a look at live doppler 7 hd. some beginning to work towards the bay and moving inland overnight. we have thunderstorms this

afternoon. near actual along highway 16 there are two lightning strikes there. we saw build ups with clouds. how about this view of the western sky from our camera in emoriville. mountain view, 69. 59 in half moon bay. some low clouds and few broken clouds above. 65 degrees in san francisco. 73 in livermore. another live view of the golden gate low clouds and

a big pool of bringing us a string of days with temperatures bee loaf average. counterclockwise around that low pulling up some moisture with a little possibility of some overnight. eastward little change low loses influence over us thachl will probably happen over the weekend. tonight wide spread areas of low clouds and fog. chance of drizzle, lows in mid-50s and tomorrow, sunny skies highs up to about 74 in san jose. highs from 69 in san ma ao to 73 on the coast.

foggy and partly sunny skies. downtown a high of 64. east bay, 48 will be the high in oakland. 72 in castro valley highs upper 70s up to about 80 in antioch. here is accu-weather forecast. over the weekend low 80s. upper 70s around the bay and low 60s on the coast. not quite as seasonal norm. >> yes. more july like. >> more july like. kykykyú >> thank you. >> yes. >> vodka flowing on a san francisco city street today. >> protest message behind this waste of liquor

san francisco lgbt community calling for a boy kout of all things russian. they poured out russian vod ka. they want it banned until russia repeels the law banning talking to children about homosexuality and outlaws so

called don't go away propaganda. >> it's so lucrative we need to send a message do more to help gay people in russia. >> stoli says it's being unfairly targeted and says gays we can tell, we endorse your objective. some say it will only hurt every day people doing nothing to sway russian leader autos tonight a signal the head fed is like lielee to rae dus bond purchases takes a toll on wall street. officials say the program may begin to taper off this year. generalçql motors says says it will knock $5,000 off the chevy chefo volt. he the historic department store building in downtown

oakland has been sold. went for $9.8 million. they plan to put a call center with 100 new jobs sheer what taco bell has in mind for a breakfast menu it's a waffle taco. it was the top seller at five southern california loks where it was tested this year. >> oh, my. more still to come tonight. coming up a condition on former president george w. bush. he is due home, tomorrow, after a surprise heart procedure. >> also a former energy secretary steven chu on global warming. >> and remembering a bay area excel ptor wh

former president bush expected to least hospital tomorrow. he is recovering after doctors inserted a stent to open a

blocked artery. the problem discovered during a routine physical yesterday. >> that is designed to allow blood to flow through that area that was obstructed some times over time those will close off again. but during the period that that tube is open, blood is allowed to get to the heart muscle he is expected to resume activities on thursday. he was active as president and kept up his regime. >> president obama says taxpayers can no longer be on the hook for bad decision business mortgage lenders. telling supporters it's time to overhaul the system to help more americans afford homes with less risk to the government. he's proposing to shutter government backed fannie mae and freddie mac giving private capitol a bigger role. >> we've got a turn a page on

this mentality. going to build a housing system durable, fair and rewards responsibility for generations still to come. >> the president wants tochl pand rerefinancing for current homeowners and increase access to affordable rental housing. white house picked phoenix because it's rebounded after being one of the country's hardest hit area autos it's been months now since dr. steven chu stepped down as ut u.s. energy department he's now at stanford. abc 7 news sat down to talk about his ongoing goals before the job in washington, d.c. heading the department of energy, steven chu taught at cal and stanford, research helped him win a nobel prize. he was director of the lawrence berkeley national lab yet, told me interest there is more to do by teaching again

at stanford. >> young people have natural curiosity. i, too, want to do that. >> he emphasizes climate change seems to be the biggest concernx úáw. noaa says 2012 was among the 12 warmest years globally. and points out global warming is having a huge impact. >> if you look at things, storms, droughts, wildfires this and that. they say it's been increasing. number have been increasing. >> he says the federal government must do more to convince people if change doesn't happen quickly will be in trouble. >> this costs a lot of money.iyñ

and in terms of personal loss autos he's been an advocate and says we're not too far from producing a lot of it and doing it cheaply. he's happen regeting to, and from work on his bicycle. >> supporters of trayvon martin gathered for a protest this afternoon. a few dozen people held a rally to protest the acquittal of george zimmerman and want the department of justice to file civil rights charges. protestors demanding justice for thousands they believe have been abandoned by a broken justice system. >> a renowned bay area artist died she was known for fountains she designed in san francisco. her family insisted apple

preserve it or find a new place for it. there is a permanent exhibit of some of the work at the deyoung museum. here is the story aired from don sanchez. >> huge is a san francisco treasure, she became interested in art at an internment camp during world war ii. her inspiration came from wire baskets that held eggs she saw in mexico. >> she decided to take the basket changing it into something else. into sculpture. and took off from there. >> we did have to clean them, just sprayed them would have a hose. the museum doesn't handle ours that way. >> she was experimenting. these show the affect chemicals had.

>> they did announce students were given ditto sheets of pumpkins. >> she brought working artists in to san francisco public schools. >> sometimes, she did four sculptures at one time, she didn't like to put titles on her work. >> she is remembered for inspiring generations to appreciate art. now with this exhibition means that legacy will continue, forever. >> mayor ed lee says the legacy will continue to inspire generations still to come. >> another passing to note tonight. jazz key boardest george duke has died. he putjpg out 30 albums and collaborated with a wide range of public performers. we'll be right back.

couldn't find your car keys?

or misplaced your purse? >> happens every day. now two local engineers bent on solving it once and for all. >> tonight talking to founders at the company called tile. >> everyone here has driven a car knows what it likes to lose key autos now there is a solution this, white square just over an inch across is called tile. it's abs&hx wireless homing bean for pretty much anything. >> keys, wallets purses. and then, moving forward, all types of bags, suitcases instrums things of high value and things that you lose often. >> tile uses a low energy form of blue tooth to connect to your smart phone within about 100 feet your phone will tell you when you're getting warmer. >> when you're already frustrated looking for keys you have zero patience it was

just a cool idea but then, internet got a hold of it. it started out as a small fund-raiser exploded into a multi million dollar business. >> we raised $2.7 million. our goal was to raise $20,000. >> now, they're racing to get from prototypes to manufacturing well over 50,000 tiles for the backers who ordered them. they'll ship this winter but that will be just the beginning have you to replace tiles once per year. the battery is sealed inside. founders say she wanted to make it water proof and idiot proof. >> you add it to the app then forget about tile z then, when you want it, it's there. right? if batteries are dead it's not there when you want it tiles will warn you a month before they expire costing $19 each, founders say if lots of people buy them that is where you'll see real power if you report yours stolen every other tile lookout for it just like

looking at a restaurant that >> that could come in handy. >> very handy time to get going. >> yes. coming up next michael finney checks out a travel web site to plan two trips then

have you ever had a hard time deciding were you want to go on vacation? you want to go to the beach but where? mexico? hawaii? there is a web site that can make that indecision work you. >> michael finney has been giving it a test run. >> so many destinations so little time. how do you pick? well, now, being indecisive, wishy washy can work for you. get going.com is a web side head quarters in this loft. it has usual tools to book travel but then, it has pick two, get one. with that feature you plan two trips then agree to let get

going.com decide which trip you actually take. >> you pick flights, itineraries design two perfect trips. then, you let get going pick the final one. if you're willing to do that, then, we can get you up to 40% off flights. >> sounds too good to be tru. i checked it out for myself. here is a flight for two passengers on united airlines from san francisco to tampa. $878. here is the same fare on get going. $878. but then, i use pick two, get one. i pick that tampa trip then one to miami. look at the price now. $648 for two. a savings of $231. but remember, i could end up in miami. but there. the price, another huge discount.

>> airlines want to get leash you're travelers higher discounts to fill more seats by doing this you prove you're not a business traveler who needs to be in one place at a specific time. >> trip was awesome. >> the trip went out without a hitch and he's booked through the site, again. >> we want aid european vacation so. to us it didn't make a difference whether we're going to italy or spain, england two. places we'd like toke. owe -- to go. >> it's random. you know there is no way to tell which you're going to you have to punch the button

and let's go back to talk about the forecast. >> yes. now a digital flip of the coin. here is a time lapse view. looking at clouds in various levels, beautiful sky there. mainly blew blu over the bay. most low clouds confined to the coastline. tomorrow, state wide will be sunny skies and mild to warm here in the bay area, temperatures 60s to low 70s around the bay. upper 70s to near 80 inland. here is the accu-weather forecast. this pattern remains with us through friday. highs upper 80s closer to seasonal level autos thank you. >> okay. >> time now for sports. football. >> yes. football is back. >> are you ready? >> yes.

>> niners start in two days. how will the addition

good evening, a's don't visit since since too often. a's heavily favored. 23 years later in the queen's city. mr. guy inemmo. privacy, please. jay bruce off the field didn't look like much when hit it but it went out next thing brandon phillip was a base hit to center.:ykmlde÷ josh redic, good contact. and right by the track in the 4th derek robinson bunts. and that is where we are now.

3-0 in the 8th. 49ers open this thursday)i; . bolden may prove to be brilliant. veteran don't want to play that much in the preseason. >> you want to get comfortable. so, you know i look forward to preseason. i know there are times when you don't play a lot. i think more snaps you can get, more prepared you'll be. >> riley cooper returned to practice today apologized again but did not ask teammates to forgive him. cooper caught on tape making racist remarks turned into a

racial fire storm. cooper said asking for forgiveness would be axí÷ burdn to teammates. he says just judge him by actions going forward. >> i talked to everyone individually. and toll them i don't want to you forgive me because that puts burden on you. i want it all on me. >> only two stanford players ever had their jersey number retired. elway holds numerous passing records. racing now, go pro grand prix on the way tlt drive made a pit stop today. using his love of golf. challengers look.

>> the these guys a group of seven years old autos good way to stay active. and socialize. for me groating up, that is what i d you know? so it's fun to see these guys today. >> apparently tony stewart forgot knock on wood before making this comment friday. >> you mortals have got to learn. it was not a big deal that. is just an average wreck. yes, we mortans then watch this. then, this happened a wreck at southern iowa in which stewart broke two bhons in his right leg. yes. that mortal might miss the rest of the racing season. second round of the playoff was fans going berserk does have rewards. 2013, 14 nbatv schedule just

relesions. -- released. including opening night against lakers and christmas night against clippers. abc 7 sports brought to you by orchard supply, hard wire well deserved. >> yes. used to be they're never on. >> yes. thank you. >> join me tonight at 9:00 on coffee tv 20. coming up first criminal charges filed in benghazi. who has been charged?. >> griping testimony in the trial of an accused serial killer. one woman says chicken soup may have saved her life. an investigation at 11:00. >> then in, prime time tonight extreme weight loss and body of proof. >> that does it for this edition of abc 7 news.

>> thanks for watching. >> good night, everyone.

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