at this. >> it do not not see. the day began with calmer winds giving firefighters a chance to makeup for lost ground. the fire near yosemite ballooned from 16,000 acres to nearly 54,000. and containment switched from 5% to just 2%. >> hoping for variable conditions. a red flag warning. today it's been lifted. >> one of the areas giving them trouble is hardy flats. the air yil assault. and winding dry force lands. >> it's one of the main ways for the fire. it saved a camp for special needs kids. >> just coming through here and drops it's i guess 14,000 gallons of retardant.

but a good hit in the fire. put the rest out. just saved our live. >> the crews down below are working on anqn÷ fire break andn a fire to slow flames once the  and a chal dwrompk stay ahead of the fire. >> you heard about the tankers. >> it led to evacuations. mostly in the gated summer community of pine mountain lake. firefighters have done a good job of keeping structures lost to just nine f they can stay to protectiç[ç homes they will. >> you're going to be updating. >> so some residents are nervous they check out where the blaze is going and how far from homes. most have evacuate bud some are waiting until the last minute. >> we're going to stay. >> why? >> because we need to protect

your home. we have gates opened for two days, anyone can get in and out of there. >> this u.s. forest service said today it's running out of money firing many wildfire this wildfire so more can keep coming. >> sandhya patel monitoring weather conditions on the fire lines and is here now with the latest. >> yes. it's dry there. it's warm there. we're watching fog near coast here, conditions near the fire 87 degrees now. 17% relative humidity so dry. winds calm now but a a.above the surface these are

conditions could have gusty winds there. we'll have a quality warning for that area. smoky skies creating concern herex6tñ and you can see the sme that is moving northward from the rim firey6e and here it s f you have plans to head up there, smoky skies expected up into the south lake tahoe area. i'll be back as we approach the changing weather. >> coming up another live report from front lines of the fire burn clogs to america's national treasure%=#t. you're going so see the last stand. >> now a two day crack down on transient sex offenders is

underway. two dozen local, state and federal agents are taking part in the sexual assault enforcement searching for sex offenders in violation of registration requirements. >> there are 4,000 registered sex offenders of those, over 500 registered as transients. right now we know of over 20 ask we're looking for more. >> police contacted five sex offenders today but they were all properly registered. >> police investigating a shooting death that happened just as a major crack down was happening. abc 7 news is live from oakland tonight with more on the shooting and

operation. >> in just the last hour there have been shootings throughout east oakland this, afternoon, gunfire claimed live of a victim. and, this just as police cracked down on their criminals through operation cease fire. >> as soon as i heard the two shots i knew. >> investigators aren't saying much about this neighborhood only confirming the male victim was struck at least once. crime scene investigators peppered the scene with evidence markers officers kansased for witness autos just make meez nervous there are kids. first time in two years i've ever heard gunshots. >> her concerns what are police are trying to address through community policing. efforts to reduce crime and violence was the subject of a series of

early morning warrant sweeps.mcm >> very violent activity. the chief says investigators have identified the most violent offenders who are associated with gangs, homicides, shootings and robberies throughout the city. >> still conducting searches to see what kind of evidence was recovered. >> several warrants were served in eecht oakland. five people were taken into custody. police made it clear they'll continue their hunt for those remaining at large. today's murder asked ad together case load 6 an under staffed police department. >> san francisco is taking legal action to help city college from losing it's acred daigs. the city attorney claiming that politics, not performance is behind the decision to

sanction city college of san francisco. said city college failed to meet quality assurance standards and asking a judge to block the commission from taking action. >> they use process to produce a hammer on city college to squelch political opposition. >> today's legal action comes a day after lawmakers in sacramento voted to audit the commission. that is expected to take six months to complete. >> you donl have six more days to drive on the old bridge before it is shut down forever. the entire bridge will be closed, starting late in the evening on wednesday, august 28th lasting up to five full days over the long labor day holiday. >> a martinez boy attacked by two pit bulls has a long road to recovery. the 10-year-old was released from the hospital this week.

today visiting a doctor who said that the little boy will face more surgeries. hunter has nerve damage. doctors waiting to see whether a skin graft is going take. a hearing is going to determine the fate of the dogs involved. >> on to financial news. a technical glitch froze trading on the nasdaq today this, chart shows it. 12:20 eastern time, 9:20 our time the nasdaq halted training. the index ended up, however, almost 39 points to close at 36-38 now, treasury secretary jack lu kept watch during his visit today in pal yes alto would not speculate about what went wrongdoer haigz peer yens in the common wealth club saying he's going to wait until after the sec finishes

its investigation. lu says he's confident in the system and safeguards that are in place. >> we have to be able to deal can w.storms and have to be realistic there are going to be occasions from time to time if the need to respond to intrux troougss. >> now this is not the first time the nasdaq had a problem with its computer systems this year agreeing to pay $10 million to the government and millions more to firms after mishandling orders during facebook's big initial public offering. >> bob billner is prepared to quit his job tomorrow expected to make announcement after the lawsuit bart of the asettlement apparently enincludes paying legal fee autos it would be a slap in the face owe to mayor's victims to see him get anything from the city of san

kaig. his gift should be good riddance instead, of a handout. >> 17 women have come forward accusing the mayor of unwanted sexual advances. >> still here president obama's plan to reward college taz keep tuition under control. >> what back to school means if you're a freshman. the range of emotions found during move in day on one campus. >> and eating your fiber and liking it. going in search of the

bot y078 line it's an economic imperative.=s every american family should be able to afford to get it. it's tim to stop subsidizing schools that are not producing good results and reward schools that deliver for american students the president promoting a plan plan to make college more ratings system tying taxpayer money. schools will be evaluate bid several criteria. graduation rates and earnings of graduates. the colleges that keep tuition

down would see fund going up. >> today was move in day for san francisco state university students said hello to new roommates and goodbye to parents. of wayne? >> today, long lines of cars, everything packed on foot. bedding, parents moving pushing carts and kids, kids trying to get rid of parents. jit l quite the lf the passing time. an expense yifr one. -- expensive one. after 13 years of school, in dorm rooms parents looking for one last thing to do. >> i can see her walking into kindergarten. >> just now, her daughter is in the back getting to know her new roommate. >> is this the first time

you've met? >> yes. >> are you going to get along? >> i think so. >> are you sure? >> i think so this oo this is how move in day for kids is moving on day for parents. >> are you ready to be empty nesters? >> no. we're going to figure it out. >> the scene much the same kids working hard to get here, parents working hard to pay for it. >> got your check book? >> yes. >>;> we're ready. >> it's still expensive. four years here, $25,000 at least, add room and board and you're looking at more than 30,000s oodz good old days, state of california covered more of the costs. >> now it's mom and dad. the same folks you see here who help their kids overpack then squeeze that stuff into their new home as way from

home. think about that, veronica. >> it's my time. >> she's caught in a moment. her parents? catching the last sweet seconds from a face in their live autos did you think would it hurt this much? >> no. no idea. i didn't think. >> i did. >> at san francisco state abc 7 news. >> a big unveiling is taking place right now at san francisco palace hotel. it's return of this maxfield parish painting. that art had been at the hotel since 1909. this year the hotel announced it was going to sell it this, is what it looked like then. the pattas hotel instead decided to restore it. >> they found out a layer of yellow varnish that discolored colors. they were able to remove it.

now, we can see the true color of the original painting. >> well, here is how it looks now. colors are more vibrant as you can see. >> let's go hang out there? oh werk have to do this. consumer reports partnered on a report for cereals. >> this is a good report. >> i'm worried about everybody eating right. whit comes to eating healthy fiber can help control your appetite and may help lower the risk of heart disease. yet most don't get enough fiber. consumer reports says one convenience fix is breakfast cereal you eat. high fiber cereals have come a long way. >>ssoxb first test 14 years ago found many of the serials taking like straw.

>> in consumer reports latest tests of 26 cereals more than two thirds tasted very good. one even rated excellent bear naked fruit and nut granola but only two grams per serving. >> granolas thought of as healthful but they're among highest in fat and calories. >> better four cereals very tastey and nutritious with a lot more fiber. kellogg's all bran original, post shredded weight wheat, wheat and bran. post grape nuts, original and post shredded weight original with six grams of fiber. >> name brands can be expensive we found two store brands that are consumer reports best buy autos one, market pantry frosted shredded wheat from target is sweet with wheat flavor delivering

six grams of fiber. the second great value raisin bran from walmar but didn't become soggy, even after two minutes. either is a great way to start your are day. most get you well on your way to the daily recommended amount of fiber. >> excellent. >> thank you. >> let's talk about the weather forecast. >> sandhya patel standing by now. >> yes hope you're enjoying the weather. all right. nice-looking weather. so we'll get out of the unstable atmosphere here, go have fog lingering around point reyes. most of the bay area inen joying sunshine. to our north we did have a few

thunderstorms and you can see they're dying down. red flag warnings still in effect until tonight at 11:00. and then fire dangers go down. as you look it's sunny out there. from our exploratorium camera, you can see blue sky there's is a small craft advisory until 9:00 p.m. tonight. santa rosea, napa, 75 now. it's mid-70s around concord and fairfield. low clouds skpoft bay. below average high temperatures sunday and monday. the second half of the weekend is when you're going to notice cooler temperatures.

here is the area of low pressure we've been dealing with all week long. clouds as we move into morning then, low clouds pull away. nice sunny afternoon. it's not going to be a heat wave just warmer for your friday afternoon. temperatures repeat on saturday. and cooling off. i know kids goring back to school and if you're concerned about how to dress your kids an extra layer will pull away 86 morgan÷bw( hill, blue skiesn the peninsula. upper 70s redwood city. half moon bay about the same as today.

64 in daily city. north bay temperatures have come up into 80s in many areas. 83 santa rosa. 72 in oakland. inland spots enjoying near average temperatures. 87 livermore. accu-weather forecast mid 60s to upper 80s tomorrow, saturday about the same. sunday, mid-80s inland. below normal at this time of the year. middle of the week by thursday it's back to summer weather. >> very nice, thank you. >> still ahead fight for a home run ball that let's a teen-aged fan injured and crying foul. >> that is coming up.

san francisco police department investigating claims he was tackled and robbed of a home run ball yesterday at the giants game. the incident happened after he hit the ball over the right

field against. tv replayed some of the fights of the ball with the man emerging with a ball. and take a look at it right there. well, the man got up and walked away. police now trying to locate that man he zrnt a bad taste for baseball. >> baseball. >> sad news to report about lobo, missing service dog. lobo living with a disabled army vet before getting spooked and running off in san jess yeah yesterday. well, a caltrans official contacted mr. wilson this morning to say the dog had been hit by a car last night on bariesa road too bad. >> we're hoping he can get another dog, too. two former residents are

looking for a place to live the house apartments on woodside road have been declared uninhabitable. 22 former tenants filed lawsuits. investigators say the fire was likely an accident started in a switchen. >> coming up here next fans get ready for five minutes of familiar. >> the team looking for you to star

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warriors. >> yes. >> they'll get registration. >> how fun is that. this is "world news." tonight out of control, how to stop the wildfire now threatening one of america's great national parks, tripling in size, burning in three directions tonight. thousands of families in its path. we're live at yosemite. >> breaking news, the stunning numbers on syria, how many people might have been attacked with chemical weapons and what the fbi director is telling abc news about americans in syria. are they a new threat to our homeland. text messages, the teenager abducted and rescued from the woods revealing what was in those messages and letters she exchanged with her kidnapper. and vanished. watch these trees tonight disappear before our eyes. the massive sink hole caught on tape in one american community, what caused it, and this evening where it could happen next.