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crabtree to be part of the team which is >> it's a big no no. it's appearance of of a conflict of interest. it's probably pillow talk counts. >> alisa is with the california federation of teachers. the union complaining to the department of education. the report also fountd that of the 16 members on the team, only one was a faculty member. the department of education says there should have been more. but in a letter the acrediting commission claims the department is wrong. there were three members on the team and will prove it and received it's acred daigs in 2006 there was no mention of deficiencies. teacher union says had the
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commission done so, the college would have probably addressed them. still, the commission promised to make necessary policy changes to address the department's concerns. meanwhile the teacher union says the commission's ruling should be overturned inclurding findings the college's accreditation be revoked. >> we're calling for immediate reversal and think that it needs a do over. >> complying with what they want them to do doesn't require them to reverse the zigs today was the first day of school at city college. >> i have confidence the school stay open. >> everybody is still going to school. so yes. very faith serving going to be okay. >> and just a reminder the
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college has until july, 2014 to fix the problems here. i'm live at san francisco city college abc 7 news. >> leanne, thank you very much. interesting development. a bicyclist died following a collision with a truck during rush thundershower morning while a woman was peddling along folsom street at 6th. it appears the truck was turning right. investigators say the driver is cooperating with police and has not been cited. the coroner revealed the name of a woman struck ask killed by a front loader. image da gonzales died after being just before noon yesterday. gonzales had been walking on a pathway near a construction area and had attended classes at san jose city college in the past. cal osha police and campus police are trying to figure out what, and why this, happened. >> san francisco police need help tonight to find a man
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suspected of attacking someone with a knife near the marina district. these images shot man. investigators say he stabbed a man several times during an unprovoked attack. the victim is recovering and needed surgery to repair nerve damage. the family hopes someone recognizes a young woman who disappeared in mountain view last night last seen about 7:00 p.m. her sister dropped her after after the two had an argument. police believe she does not have a cell phone or identification with her. >> weather it's been five weeks since a toddler disappeared from her father's car. this afternoon they held a
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march to city hall urging her save return. the 21-month-old vanished in east oakland. you can imagine this has been hard on the family. we're more is and more anxious to get her back. >> anyone who may have information, if you don't could be a piece that connects the dots. >> police maintain her father and mother are not suspects. >> a 4th grader attacked by a pit bull received skin grafts. his mother sent this picture of him heading into the operating room. a doug mauled him on sunday. killborn's mother says two dogs are now being qauren yeen yeened -- quarantined. killborn suffered head and
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face injuries. >> the number of pim killed is climbing in egypt after security forces cleared two encampments of supporters of ousted president morsi. 278 people have now been killed in these clashes. the state of emergency and a night time curfew now being declared. abc news has the latest on this story. >> darkness fell in z.streets less chaotic. there is a curfew)k#+ in place. the first action under state of emergency instituted today. violence erupted. the military used force to clear out two areas occupied by supporters of mohammed morsi. a reporter was at the scene of one clash. >> there is a lot on fire there. there is very thick9=ó black smoke likely meant to try to
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confuse the helicopters and multiple helicopters circling above. >> morsi supporters include demonstrations last month. the violence prompted the vice president in egypt to resign saying the standoff could have been resolved peacefully. secretary of state kerry condemned violence. said it will not soflt ongoing conflict. >> today's events are deplorable running counter to egyptian aspirations for peace, inclusion and democracy. >> secretary kerry says this is a pivotal moment for egypt and the violence dealt a serious blow to efforts to reach a compromise between the interim government and supporters. >> coming up more on unrest in
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egypt including the role this nation plays in international relations involving the united states. >> investigators now combing wreckage of a cargo jet that crashed today in alabama. the air bus went down on a feld on approachoqw to birmingm international airport just before dawn killing both pilots. witnesses say the plane was on fire before it crashed. officials say no distress calls were made no homes and buildings of the crash which is good news out of this tragedy. the state supreme court handed down what could be a final word on same-sex marriage in california. the court rejecting an appeal by backers of pop sigs 8. opponents trying to argue the ruling only applies to couple who's took the case to court.
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the state supreme court bringing an end to a nine-year legal battle. >> in sacramento tonight an effort to protect victims of domestic violence from losing their jobs. but the way lawmakers are considering doing that is controversial. >> a private school near san diego fired the second grade teacher after her ex-husband violated a restraining order by showing up at her school where they're four kids attend. nobody was hurt. he was arrested but she was fired her school said as a domestic violence victim her presence was putting others at risk. >> they just imagined the worst. and their response was to take away the person that is seen as a threat. which is me. and we're told sti away from the school. >> the state senator is pushing a measure giving job protections to victims of domestic violence.
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in other words they can't be fired because of circumstances. that will apply until safety isñmó longer an issue. the bill requires employers to make reasonable adom taigss to ensure safety. idea to encourage people to come forward not only to police but also their bosses. >> it's born because we know unknown dangers are greater; than known dangers. >> opponents aren't sure if employers should bear all of the burden in making sure the work place is safe. >> making sure this is a secure environment. and time off work. i think it's going to be a reason why employers will say the cost of doing business in california is so high i'm going to locate elsewhere. >> a committee put the bill on board while analyzing costs to implement prot texs. it won't help kerry if it wainz proveal but could help
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change perceptions. >> i just think it's one step forward for people to not havekc this negative image of domestic violence. >> a 2011 study by legal aid society center found nearly 40% of domestic violence survivors in california reported being fired or feared termination. >> coming up here on abc 7 news at 5:00 a silicon valley giant amunsz major cuts to world wide work force. >> and when is a spade a snaid that is the question behind latest battle brewing in a sthai wants to limit chain stores. >> warmest locations. >> new technologies that let's two people watch two different programs on the same tv screen being called a
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cisco says it's slashing about 4,000 jobs or 5% of the work force in an effort to refocus on growth areas. it's unknown how many, if any of the layoffs will affect san jose headquarters cisco systems earned $2.27 billion in the three months ending july 27th. the ceo says business is improving but not near the pace the company wants. if you're looking for a job there are a pair of opportunities. chevron richmond refinery accepting april politics for operator trainees for monday, august 19th through sunday, august 25th and target hosting a job fare to fill 400 positions for the new san
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francisco city target store. the job fair run with details on our web site abc 7 news.com under see it on tv. >> a lot of people late to work today after a bart train stalled underneath a bay. it happened at the height of the morning commute causing major delays since trains had to single track along the tube. the tube reopened almost 30 minutes later. >> tomorrow state officials expected to announce when the new eastern span is going to open. yesterday officials said there is a chance it could open labor day weekend. this after it approved a temporary fix. last month officials said the
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bridge would not be able to open until at least december. >> we have developing news now. a hearing being held at request of merchants and residents opposed to a store moving into their neighborhood/. debate is over whether it's a!z chain store. >> that is right. you've probably heard of kate bags. this is over jack spade, claiming to be an independent company. but critics say no, spade is a spade. that amounts to a chain store. >> san francisco mission district full of small businesses like mission bicycles on develop val lensa. >> this area is sort of like a wildlife preserve. >> jefferson is talking about the city so-called formula retail regulations.
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by requiring any retailer with more than 11 locations in the united states to undergo a hearing. that did not happen with jack spade. a store wants to move in to this space on 16th stree. opponents say not true jack spade is pulling a fast one. >> we believe they're an off shoot of kate spade which has 100 stores in the u.s.. >> opponentts want the permit reconsidered and to allow the public to weigh in. the owner of the clothing store next door to the site already seen her rent rise and says allowing the retailer in could force her out. >> i'm not trying to go against them. i would like to be able to maintain what i have here.
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>> despite calls and e mails we did find one supporter. the manager across the street. all four allowing the new business in the hood. >> looking forward to that. so can't wait. >> both sides will present letters of support in the hearing. >> saying users should not expect e mails to be private. the group consumer watch dog uncover that had revelation calling it a stunning admission calling lack of privacy in an effort to block a lawsuit. >> as you well know the air lines charging for every service. >> everything. >> they're raking in big money
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doing it. and now, they're seeing the same thing happening with hotels. >> incredible amount in hotel fees. >> hotels on track to collect $2.1 billion in fees this year. get the forecast proves correct that would top the record of $2 billion. these new fees include early departure fees and internet fees. the rate is up 2.25% meaning more opportunities for the hotels to charge those fees. you may have heard that a driver often takes on personality of the car they drive.
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there may be truth in that. it seems more expensive the car the driver drove less likely to give the pedestrian the right of way. but the study found fault with high minded drivers of the prius hybrid. but bet you didn't know television could save a marriage but a new model is called a marriage safer. couples wearing 3 d glass was ear phones will be able to watch two different programs on the same screen. retail price? $9,000. i don't know. maybe worth it? i don't know. >> i thought i needed it. >> yes. >> volunteers spend the
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morning packing up clothes for a big give away. 150 children from the area will get two new.>0ñ outfits ana backpack. >> having new clothing is a bay to have kids feel good going into school so they can concentrate on learning. >> kids will get free youth muni passes to get to school. it's turning away 16 families per day, tough to hear. >> i bet they can use donation autos that is right. >> sandhya patel is keeping an eye on weerj nice and feels like summer. >> yes. >> about time, right? mid-90s inland. and near the coast. something for everyone. low 60 ndz places so just a
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wide range of temperatures. fog starting to close n we're enjoying sun. here is a look at the wind this has something to do with cooler weather. it's getting breezy after oakland gusts to 25 miles per hour. check out the vu. you can see the marine layer. san francisco, 64 degrees. it's foggy in half moon bay. you can see patchy low clouds already. so santa rosa, 88 right now. still warm.
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san jose, up to 80 degrees today. areas of fog near the coast tonight wide range of temperatures and going to be cooler into the weekend. for those who do not like the heat changes are coming up. this is a cool air mass. so pleasant summer weather but changes begin to arrive over the next couple days. this system here gets closer. the marine influence stronger going into the weekend thiscu=ñ means a cooler pattern setting up so temperatures out of 90s. tomorrow morning temperatures mainly in the 50s. antioch 60 degrees. now afternoon it's our summer micro climates again, something for everyone.
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84 in the south bay. 81 degrees milpitas. up to 80 in santa cruz. down towards morgan hill to see 90s there. pin anyone slarks mostly sunny skies. 86 los altos. 78 san may dayo. fog going to ang around into afternoon. nornl bay communities this is where it's evident here. 87 degrees in santa rosa. east bay communities up to 77 in oakland. you'll enjoy the warmth again. 90 degrees in livermore. accu-weather forecast cooler weather. friday, low 90s inland. but temperatures in low 60s to
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upper 80s for the weekend. range will be a little narrower then, monday, through wednesday back up into summer time range of 60s to 90s.  a wedge between you and friends. >> a tool making it easy to go
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heidi fleiss is in trouble with the law again charged with possession of marijuana with intent to sell after authorities found 400 plants growing on her property. she reportedly told officers she was growing with out a license intending to sell it to a cooperative in las vegas. >> new research shows using
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facebook is bum us out. after two weeks on the site users wound up feeling worse about themselves. the university of michigan study found the more people use the site the more their mood dropped. one possible reason? facebook can evoke envy of others activities and profiles leaving users with diminished self images. researchers say social media is complex and longer term research needs to be conducted here. >> coming up next a man with no self esteem problems 49ers collin kaepernick does it again. >> yes. he's sporting more
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reaction from the massive job cuts we talked about here and companies claim it is the victim of an anti-american backlash. >> possible break through could make it easierñk-p÷to diagnose a painful disorder
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patients suffer from endless aches and pains and fatigue. >> and a self described high tech nut turned to 7 on your side when his favorite magazine decided to go digital. >> right now... >> what am i doing? >> kaepernick. >> collin kaepernick gracing the cover of a popular magazine. >> showing off a lot of muscle in the september issue of, yes, gq. >> he is shirtless sporting tattoos and serious abs. >> this is the second cover in recent months. you may remember he stripped down for the magazine body issue last month. that is our report. >> thanks for joining us see you at 6:00.
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this is "world news." tonight, inside the chaos. america's ally egypt erupts in violence today. gunfire, tear gas. families caught in the cross fire and tonight, the united states must decide what to do next. mystery crash. a huge cargo plane crashes on landing, narrowly missing houses, clipping the tops of trees. what happened? twisting flame. a rare fire tornado breaks out in the midst of a fire-fighting battle. and real money. a shopping spree from computers to clothing, and we save a family thousands of dollars, in a few minutes, tonight. and good evening to all of you. and tonight, we are all watching

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