of the fire and recommended for people about five miles from the fire lines. nannette? >> there seems to be no end in site. the fire burned an area three times the size of san francisco in six days. >> it's just peering north. >> large plumes of smoke are the signs the rim fire is now burning out of control. 105,000 acres have burned. >> fire behavior is extreme. dry fuels. second is a tinder dry. >> from ground crews what that had to work harder.

it went into picking up spot fires as we can. if it gets head of steam it's probably going to burn deeper into the park. zç s their drinking water with youç s with but so far, supplies are safe because the fire hasn't gone near there. >> if anyone's drinking water contaminated?. >> no. the water quality is still good. and being monitored. >> they will just go the long way around. >> go with a highway number, 49. 49 for the yosemite valley. hopefully the fire would not get there. >> given the size of the fire the number of structures lost have been relatively small. camp berkeley, camp mather and yosemite lakes camp appear to be fine.

some visitors were sight see still, consideringú8o how hot d fast moving the fire is, the sites are still standing. >> crews did a fabulous job protecting structures but we're not out of the woods in anyway, shape, or form. >> there is one casualty popular blue grass festival has been cancelled. firefighters say they don't want the crowds here. >> thank you. the massive fire in yos sem city having a big impact on pouer and water operations for san francisco, affecting hydroelectric power houses serving san francisco muni railways. the city paying to buy2e8 power keep things running and the problems don't end there. >> that fire is making city

officials nervous tonight coming too close to an amazing resource for water and power for the city. in fact it keeps lights on here at city hall. hetch hetchy. >> people in san francisco may not realize the water they drink could be impacted by that giant wildfire. >> supposedly some of the best water in the country. i think what they're doing is good. >> that is what these folks are trying to do. san francisco public utilities commission activated this room providing water to 2.6 billion people in the bay area. ash is a big worry falling into the reservoir but according to gauges quality is still safe it doesn't happen needly. we'd see cloudiness increase

giving us time to make adjustments so there would be no disruption in water service to customers. >> it keeps muni rolling two out of three power houses are off line, power lines could endanger firefighters. pg&e is selling power to the city to makeup the difference. >> we've lived through this before. there have been other fires in the water shed here. and the same event has occurred we can see higher cloudiness in the hechy water and it's -- we're able to manage and protect the sfli. >> water officials hope they can offer the same protection this frim a fire that is still raging. >> strike seems being asked to help the fire tonight.

the city strike team is at the fire putting their gear together this morning. all signed up for special training expect being to be deployed between five and 10 day autos firefighters will be joining 2000 areas and others living close to the front lines in a base camp. >> an army of fire injen -- engines at the ready. >> about 2000 firefighters is important to make them comfortable. >> temperatures will eat meals here, sleep, park trucks and catch a power -- shower.

there is a hospital in the tents. >> we need support staff to serve the food. planning on the fire is helping support firefighters on the ground. >> commanders keep track of what resources they have and need. >> folks are doing planning, paper work needs to go along to assign people to different areas of the fire. you have folks involved in finance. >> there is communications infrom a structure to help get them rested and ready to follow the blaze. >> despite the flames yosemite valley remains smoke free tonight tonight and open. spencer? >> smoke moving northward and

eastward from the fire. take a look at conditions 83 degrees in groveland. major fires generate gusts as their hone own. here is a satellite image showing how far smoke exfrendz that fire moving northward and east over an expensive area up to lake tahoe and reno as a matter of fact. there is a warning in the area just south of bear valley. the warning in affect until monday at noon so we'll continue to upon monitor the situation there and hope conditions will improve. >> thank you. >> tonight a chilling 911 tape is casting doubts on a family contention that a hayward man was unarmed when he was shot by police. this month an 11-year-old girl called 911 when her mom and dad were fighting saying her

father donny simmons was armed with a knife. listen to the call. you can hear gunshots. >> he's going to stab my mom. >> she has the knife? >> yes. >> you can see him? >> yeah. >> i'm sorry. >> they're going to kick the door in. stay away, okay? >> okay. >> are you in your room now? it's open. >> i want to you stay where you are. do what the police officers tell you, okay? >> police say they released the tape to show the public what's happening as officers responded to that call. >> wow. well, authorities are planning two searches tomorrow nor a missing east bay toddler after new information. the 21-month-old daphne webb reported missing by her father in july. they will have cadaver dogs police have not said what the new information but are treating this investigation as a missing person and homicide.

>> whether foul play or evidence leading to the location of baby daphne still alive. we want to make sure anything we do is very, very thorough. that is the key, thoroughness. >> the fbi increased information about the disappearance. >> bart two labor unions accusing bart of violating a 60 day cooling off period. the unions appealed to a attorney general harris and want bart cited with contempt saying management turned down dates they have proposed for resuming negotiations mpl the cooling off ordered more than a week and a half ago. bart says@0fm/z up to state mediators to schedule any new talks. the union urges her to bring this cycle to a conclusion.

harris's office did not return our calls for comment. >> more coming up tonight on the bay bridge closure. we're going to look at colorful path of the old bay bridge where trains once ran on the lower deck and dustin hoffman drove in the wrong direction. >> a controversial highway project why caltrans could be forced to stop construction there. >> back to school savorings one reward the a time. >> how a passion for fly

caltrans could face fines or be forced to stop work on a kprofrl jekt that is out of comply yens with environmental regulations. caltrans building a $300 million freeway bypass around willis going through a sensitive wetland so caltrans is required to do $50 million in improvements to compensate but says caltrans failed to get deadlines for the work. moments ago caltrans sent a statement saying it's working with the core of engineers to ensure the project is in compliance with the permit. >> when the new eastern span opens september 3, wilt have been nearly 24 years since the loma prieta earthquake set in

motion plans for a preplacement span and 11 years since construction began. the bridge will shut down owe for final phase five days from now. august 28th should reopen by morning september 3. highway we have a lk back with us. heather? we're about to enter a new year in bridge history it's a good time to take a look and remember how sit we got here after all, there was a time when there was no bridge across this stretch of the bay. it's incredible to think in just three years the bay bridge was built. opening nine months ahead of sked yu. trucks and what is called key train crossed below ending with a lower deck and upper westbound. dustin hoffman made his wakeway to berkeley in the movie "the graduate".

the bridge stood unscathed until october 17, 1989. a great day for a baseball game, the giants and a's were in the world series. then... the 8.1 loma earthquake collapsed the freeway, set san francisco marina ablaze and the bay bridge had taken a hit. >> a section of the bay bridge has been lots of. >> the bridge was closed for a month. it reopened just months later. governor schwartzeneggar wanted to go cheap and build basically a long ramp. finally a deal for a more expensive design paid for by tolls, state and federal funds.

with costs the new span would be the biggest public works project in the state history. construction began in 2002. >> this will be the strongest bridge in america, bar none. and arguably in, the world. >> over the years as with any project of the size there would be problems. recently galvanized safety bolts cracked when tightened. their failure threatened bridge's opening. critics asked why they were installed in the first place. a retro fit was chosen and shims in place to make the bridge safer. now, the bay area's eke+5gñ landmark, new eastern span ended and it's iconic white tower is opening. it's impossible to say when funding it as toll authority frequently refinanced to take advantage of changing market conditions.

>> you'll find links to all kinds of helpful resources including bart, ac transit and ferries and will find realtime traffic maps and we have a link for to you a live construction camera so you can keep tabs on the project. we'll alert you as soon as the bridge reopen autos spencer christian is here. the bay area looking good now. >> looking great. we have have temperatures below average for this time of the year. that is hardly anything to complain b sunny skies right now across the bay area. fog and low clouds have developed at the coast. we'll see folk becoming more wide spread. now a live view from our camera is looking west, you can see low clouds stacked up

right now. a cool 59 in half moob bay. how about this view bright skies there. up above and low clouds down below. napa, 71. 79 in fairfield. golden gate bridge, low clouds are back at the coastline. wide spread clouds bringing temperatures back up to near seasonal norms. a cold front trailing out of it and helping to push clouds up against the coastline here overnight, clouds pushing inland.mm

so temperatures below normal at this time of the year. overnight more high clouds coming through. and so temperatures sunday remain below average. wide spread low clouds maybe drizzle near coast and bay. highs load low to mid-70s on the peninsula 72 mountain view. upper 50s on the coast.yp east bay highs 68. inland east bay highs into low to mid-80s and here is the accu-weather forecast.

warming up gradually, we'll see highs back into upper 80s closer to seasonal average for august. >> yeah. thank you. >> okay. >> just ahead tonight a new look inside of the caldecott tunnel. the other big highway project. >> it's almost ready to go.

most successful singers of the night has parkinsons disease. linda ronstat says she can't sing a note. once engaged to george lucas she has to use poles to walk on uneven ground and travels new bay bridge is getting attention right now in the meantime could bring traffic relieve abc 7 news takes us inside of the caldecott tunnel with long-awaited floor is almost finished. >> wla do you care about? opening of the bay bridge? or opening of the snunl. >> tunnel. >> those who live or commute to the east bay, the new bridge to the west is nice.

but twice a day the tunnel set to open outside costing about $15 billion -- million less than thest might any part of the plans? >> no. we're not having a big party. we know that taxpayers and motorists and most of all want to drive through the new tunnel. >> with the art deco facade outside looks like the predecessors to the south but on the inside is state of the art. >> the new fourth floor come was 19 giant jet fans designed to remove smoke from the tunnel in case of an emergency. beyond the fans there are a number of other systems all designed to work together. they include sensors, jet fans for insulation and going to be

integrated with each other and monitored from a new operations and maintenance building on the west side of the tunnel. >> as nor traffic relief those who drive through tunnels during nonpeak hours will notice the change two. lanes are open in the off commute direction. back ups can get long. >> i'll be here every day. >> no opening date has been set. in or yinda, abc 7 news. >> ground breaking for a street improvement turned into an he megsal moment for the faechl a fallen police officer. officer james moody remembered the day his brother, brad, died when his car crashed on marina bay parkway. the street is near the police station prone to delays. that is why today officials

kicked off a project to make the streets safer. the key is this underpass named after officer bradley moody and opened to traffic in 18 months. >> still to come here tonight on abc 7 news at 6:00 the dramatic admission today by the mayor of san diego. he takes a parting shot as he turns in his resignation. >> new reports chemical weapons left hundreds dead in seara. tonight what the world is doing about it. >> it's just the world you can't image yichblt. >> -- imagine. >> the woman regained some

dan daig mayor has agreed to step down after a sexual harassment scandal though denies allegations. this afternoon the city council accepted the resignation. more than a dozen women accuse filner of inappropriate touching and forced kissing. he told the court he never

sexually harassed the women yet apologized for actions. >> to all of the women i offended i had no intention to be offensive. to violate physical or emotional spaichls i was trying to establish personal relationships but combination of awkwardness i think led to behavior many found offensive. not one allegation has ever been independently verified. or proven in court i have never sexually harassed anyone. >> fillner's final day as mayor will be next friday. a military jury convicted major nadal hasan of premed indicated murder for the shooting rampage at fort hood, texas. it was the deadliest attack on a domestic mill pear base.

hasan acted as his own attorney during the trial and indicated he believes attack was justified to protect islam and taliban leaders from forces in afghanistan and iraq. >> near seattle army staff sargeant robert bales sentence forward the 2012 massacre of 16 civilians in afghanistan. the military jury chose the stiffest sentence after he agreed to a plea deal that took the death penalty off the table. >> president ob yaum and now, russia calling on the syrian government allow experts to investigate reports of a chemical weapons attack. 1300 people may have died in the attack on webs wednesday. the u.s. is still gathering evidence but the president says all signs point to a troubling situation. >> what we've seen indicates this is a big event of grave

concern. we're the entire community and called on the syrian government to allow an investigation of the site. inspectors are on the ground right now. >> the assad government calls allegations baseless. >> google may be america's next auto maker apparently struck out in getting itself driving vehicle technology built into anyone else's car so now is considering designing one of its own. >> another milestone for facebook. stock close add above $40 a share for the first time. microsoft shares went up 7% after ceo steve balmer said he will renir a year.

many investors concerned real estate recovery could falter because of mortgage rates and they may be rate saying sales have fallen down 13% in july. >> google glass the computer you wear like glasses probably won't go on sale another year but for one bay area woman it's already been a life changer. tonight taking a look at the way it's far more than a cool gadget for someone living with a disability. >> okay, glass. take a picture. >> it is something she wasn't able to do for decades. life is about finding work around. >> her brother installed home auto maigs. >> i can change channel autos her service dog can open doors and turn on lights. >> without mobility she had to give up a hobby she asked

others to take pictures but it wasn't the same. so she entered a contest and won. >> just opens up a new world that you can't imagine. >> tammy invited to glass base camp. >> the team met her. she was excited about the technology. such an inspiring person. >> tammy, it turns out isn't the only quadriplegic. >> last time i tried to go camping is when i was a car accident. >> the first time i am apart from more than just a few hours. >> just being independent. i can get out and go farther.

fi need something, i can text and use a phone. >> now, atammy takes pictures for the blog. >> what traveling with the family, she's using glass. >> you're not on the side lines anymore. >> in the game. in the game. >> wow. >> cool. >> great story. >> all right. we have a lot more head coming up next a doctor going from inventor to meantors just ahead

silicon valley knowns a cradle of revelation. now one inventor creating a center for innovation in a hospital. >> the first ones were made by me. >> it's been a half century since this catheter helped change the direction of vascular medicine. it's director remembers passion for fly fishing helped him assemble the first one.

>> i used a fly tying technique to attach balloon to the catheter. >> he's the kind of guy who looks to get his hands on tools. >> scrub technician is one who hands the instruments to the physician during an operation. so that i progressed in high school, you know became good at it. >> so good he was encouraged to develop an instrument to open closed arteries. >> a light bulb did go off. >> now with, roughly 150 patents the 79-year-old is moving from inventor to monitor -- mentor districting a institute for innovation in mountain view. a company with a better and safer way to remove your wax.

>> what we've done is have base unit system that heats up water so patients won't undergo dizziness. >> as for criteria he says ideas have to be affordable and enhance care. fed medical degrees optional. >> if it's a physician, i show them the door. so they don't tolerate input very well. >> max is developing a virtual system allowing students to absorb anatomy as if they're flying through the body. >> nine start ups sharing the lab including five just added this summer. all encouraged to take risks.

>> innovation is a form of insanity. what you see things that other people don't see. often, hear things that other people don't hear. you do things ncbcyw else will do. >> in twun he was inducted into inventor's hall of fame. >> the story was about a plan for a propane plant in hercules. the plant owned by phillips 66 which spun off into its own company last year. >> are you spending a lot on school supplies this year? michael finney is next to show how to save money and get

keeping that back to school budget under control this year is challenging because prices for school supplies are up about 8%. >> michael finney reminds us tonight about an overlooked back to school savings tool.

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an associated investment account. earnings earn money as investments in that account. >> her advise sign up but be sure to keep track of the spending. >> if one can pay back the credit card balance in each billing period, then, it's free money. and that is not something anyone wants to leave on the table. >> not school money. >> exactly. exactly. >> because your back to school list is endless. >> cereal, glue stick autos we have links to savings on our web site so >> one of the toughest sports getting up in the morning. tonight michael put new extreme clocks to the test and you might be surprised to learn what is out there. >> wow. >> you can get your kids to

school on time with the exclusive abc 7 alarm clock smart phone app. and you can down load it for free. >> sometimes toughest part of going to swork getting up in the morning. here is a look we don't go to work until afternoon. low clouds at the coast. mainly sunny skies across the bay area. it's lovely evening. tomorrow, interior seks will be nice, sunny and warm. 93 in yosemite. might as well call it 100. here in the bay area we'll have a pleasant day, high temperatures will be several degrees below average for late august. low 70s and upper 60s around the bay. upper 50s on the coast.

wednesday, thursday, friday highs into upper 80s. that is going to be a lovely week head. >> larry beil is off. >> yes. i'm going to start with warriors news. >> yes. we'll take it. >> et r it's neat. why we can see brotherly love at oracle this schblt and a hitter's dream in baltimore, both a's and orioles

on the same day the a's placed derek on the injured list. last night, short drive for him to baltimore to joint team today. he'll start behind the plate tomorrow for bob melvin. a's opening up a critical cell. ano warehouse.

for a's hitting solo shots, adam jones in a 4, 3, 2, game. bases loaded brian roberts with a grand slam right field a tractor beam for are baseball tonight. a's rally. a two-run single. and didn't look good and i guarantee didn't feel good for matt cane last night. he took a liner off his forearm. giants being cautious placed cane on a 15 day disabled list thchl will be the first career trip to the dl. the third one resembles a regular season contest. and in contrast, the 49ers third game is sunday at candle

stick. he has four other signal callers. >> numerous plays in this system he's done before. just a matter of learning how we call them. and timing with receivers may not be precise but to be able to get out and play and compete, i he'll he can do that. >> when bears host northwestern at memorial stadium. looks like a gutsy decision to new head coach but he has heralded recruit zach klein waiting in the wings.ál)6 >> there are a lot of factor

that's go into it. you try to make the best decision for the football team. >> there is to do saturdays. >> all eyes on goff. low scoring at the second round of the barclays today. s as a 3-year-old i look at things differently. darkness calls at his round showing a great touch on one. he birdies three of the first five holes then followed with three bogeys in the six-hole stretch. seth curry will get a chance.

the warriors signed the six, two free agent guard today. a three-point marks man like his older bro. naturally, donning number three. makes wednesday sense. >> two curries? seth ask stej. >> when they're both on the court... >>ing to get messed up thank you. >> join me tonight at 9:00 as we close in on football season it could mean big changes for waist line. why a loss for your favorite team could lead to big game gains for you. and then, on abc 7 news at 11:00 stuck in traffic? thousands of cars pumping exhaust into the air. how bad sit for your health? steps being taken to find out.

>> but that does it for this edition of abc 7 news. >> thanks for joining us.

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