>> the video is too violent and disturbing. two pit bulls are fighting as owners provoke them to fight harder. >> just slachd and punched and they fight about five minutes until the video cuts off. >> and this happened in march at hunter's view housing development. they arrested three men police say are documented members of a gang. >> robberies, rapes burglaries, drug dealing. >> police say ed perkins owns one of the jobs say -- dogs. jermaine jackson was apparently a bystander at the fight but being a spectator is also a crime. when police searched jackson's home, they found a pit bull mom and puppies and also, a bulletproof vest and

ammunition. the inspector recognized a 19-year-old from the video. he was shot to death three months after the dog fight at this bus stop. it was sad irony rice himself was a victim of an almost-fatal mauling by two pit bulls when he was only 11 years old. police also found other videos of pit bulls and perkins cell phone. this was shows two of them apparently being trained to bite by attacking hanging tires. silver suspects the pit bull street fighting goes on more than we know its not uncommon at aall the z it's under reported, i believe. >> silver told us street gangs use dog fighting as a means of controlling their turf. >> creates increasing era of violence in the neighborhood. >> police believe one dog may have died but, they would like your help in finding them, and if you recognize anyone nels

that video, they'd like to know who they are. >> 49ers saying it's up to the nfl what punishment alden smith will face and smith was taken into custody in east bay, just a few miles from his home he later posted bail, and then, joined his teammates for practice. abc 7 news reporter has been on the story all day long. tell us know about the scene of the accident. >> we're still waiting for official word of smith's blood alcohol level. he crashed near a home on bentley ridge drive. it raises questions about his off the field life. it was just about 7:00 a.m. neighbors in the upscale silver creek neighborhood

heard what sounded like a vehicle accident. the truck with alden smith at the wheel smashed into a tree. advancing on to property of kim din with, the engine racing the wheel gouged a brick on the lawn and left dirt skid marks. >> i see a lot of smoke. and then, the driver inside. he tried to knock the door. he woke up, turned off the engine. >> police did a field sobriety test. >> the officers were able to conduct their investigation and booked him into jail. >> smith lives eight miles away. no one knows why he was here. a fellow teammate lives just down street from where smith crashed. mcdonald was not home this afternoon. smith made bail and was released from jail in a malter of hours, he showed up at

niners facility. he is number 99 in sh this video this, is smith's second dui arrest. the first in january, last year, this is a booking photo. the first offender charges were reduced to reckless driving in june 6 last year, they attended a party in east san jose. shots were fired. two guests have sued for injuries. smith apologized i'm fekused more than ever, i'm ready to go. roorks another look at area where this happened so want to zoom in now to foot hills so this is the crash location

bentley ridge drive just east of 101 and up here, not too far away you can see smith's home and this is on where within hours of the crash smithed showed up at practice at 49ers headquarters. we are live. heather? >> a couple older employers struck a tone of understanding recognizing a little bit of themselves in the younger player, coach harbaugh was tougher, jim harbaugh says the team was focus on a great practice not arrest. harbaugh says he encouraged him to come to practice. >> disappointed and you know, felt like he needs to go to work and face teammates. and, you know, just go through it. >> harbaugh says whether smith has to stay against the

weekend is undecided. >> there will be consequences. you know, there always is good, or bad. you know, we've all had consequences. >> davis says the team will not be distracted by the arrests. distractions are nothing new. >> how is this affecting the team? >> like i said we just have to remain focus nod matter what happens. you know? it's, you know we have thing goesing on. >> and teammate carlos rogers says as a young player self discipline is one of the hardest lessons to learn. >> i think everybody can say something, you just have to say no. >> smith scheduled for a court appearance november 4th. >> nfl players do vn van alternative. the players association launched a partnership with uber, the ride sharing service. all they have to do is use the smart phone app to get a ride within minute was out having to call a cab.

we don't know if 49ers or raiders signed up yet but service will be available in 20 cities. >> summer showers on the way to the bay area, it's likely to hit next couple hours or so. take a look looking north from where it's coming. abc 7 news sandhya patel is tracking it live tonight. sandhya? awe have sprinkles today, but as look right now clouds around. and rain is still north of you kia. and you can see how much rain was falling. they got about a half to three quarters of an inch earlier along the coast. it's coming to the bay area. 7:00 p.m. tonight we're looking at light returns around the north bay. you'll notice light showers drizzle in the overnight hours. then, watch what happens. 11:00 a.m. tomorrow looking at a chance of thunderstorms moving across the north bay that doesn't end there. i'll be back to let you know

how long you need to hang on to umbrellas and whether the rain may affect baseball and football game autos thank you very much. see you shortly. weather once again played a major role in america's cup races. yesterday's second race was cancelled because ever high winds, today, first race scrubbed because winds were too light this time. it took 40 minutes to finish the course leaving officials to call a resale, a do over. second time pulled away to win and it means oracle stay as live with kiwis leading the cup 8-3. all they need is one more win. >> today the graduates of 167th police academy were sworn in. the 36 new officers will hit the streets a week from tomorrow. nick smith was at today's ceremony.

this is the look of pride. graduating class of opd's 167th basic academy. the city needs more officers. today, 36 trainees given badges, took an oath, then sworn to serve and protect their communities. thee graduates will hit the ground and there there are 645 officers at the department. that leaves 200 officers short of staffing levels for a city this size but there are bright spots, today's class reflects diversity of a community it sefshz. -- serves. >> i grew up in oakland. i went to school in oakland. have family in oakland. i'm always in oakland. i don't know other city but oakland. >> if you're wondering where she developed a strong sense of pride, look no further jim

senior is a retired lieutenant with 36 years of service and also her father. >> she told me i want to be an oakland police officer. again, i kinld of caught me by surprise but i was honored my oldest child wanted to be like her daddy. >> sadly, -- family was a common theme. this officer is a new graduate with big shoes to fill. he's third generation law enforcement. his grandfather graduated from oakland basic academy 57 years ago. >> he will be proud. i'm sure everybody in my family has tears in their eyes right now. including me. >> efforts continue. accord together chief their goal to graduate a new class every sex -- six months. adding more women and men in

blue to the family. >> still ahead here tonight, we're going to follow up from our report on what bart is doing to prep for a strike, and why it's unions are not happy. >> later tonight from silicon valley where students are complaining campus internet doesn't meet their needs. >> what will it cost to see 49ers play the final season at candle stick park? coming up, 7 on your side finds bargains. >> also here crooked

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a 51-year-old construction worker was hit and killed today, sky 7 was over the accident skeechblt a construction site near flagship drive around 1:00 this afternoon. investigators say the driver of the big cat scrapper didn't not see the man as he was making a turn and struck and killed him. district police investigating a shotgun blast outside of a court house, one round struck the building about 7:40 this morning. detectives do not believe anyone signed of the building was being targeted. it appears the gun went on when a man picked it up. surveillance video showed him getting into this suburban.

>> with a possible strike coming bart management set up a facility to teach managers how to operate trains. but union is not happy and abc 7 news explains tonight how that has unions considering legal action. >> this is not a dead issue. >> one day after abc 7 news obtained these photos of a training center in vallejo, the union representing train train operateors says it's looking at legal option ootz fact is that they're doing things they that we understand are not proper. we understand there, these cars have been powered up. it's a violation. >> accord together transit union the contract between it and bart stipulate nose one besides atu members can be trained in cars that are powered up. management says their current set up to learn how to operate train zz not violate the contract. >> this doesn't at all in any

way. the contract says is only atu employees can run trains under third rail power so trains are on track. there is no third rail power, they're off of bart property. >> some passengers told us nair not comfortable with managers operating the train autos that would be a potential crash course. >> qaul ficks to apply for a position with bart are basic. a high school education, three years working with the public and a driver's license to name a few. >> have bart open a web site to apply. when they get 57,000 union will see they have a problem on their hands it becomes a nonissue with bart and unions settle by october 10th. negotiations expected to resume next week. >> if there is another strike,

you want to know the casual carpool spot is moving because of construction you'll have to go to spears street between howard and foms yom to catch a ride out of town. casual carpool hours will remain the same, just in a new location. >> sandhya patel is predicting rain. >> i can't believe it. >> i know, it's fall-like system. it's going to be bringing us rain early obviously. live doppler 7 hd if you're stepping out in the next hour or two, you might want to grab a coat. it's getting breezy and a cooler day today, you probably noticed if you're out and about. mid 60s to low 80s this afternoon, clouds gathering and rain still not into the bay area yet. still north but it's coming. clouds stacked up, temperatures 67, 70s mild oakland, san carlos, mid-70s.

61 half moon bay. now, the view from our camera look back towards san francisco, you can see that we do have a system on the way. that system going to bring us drizzle overnight with more organized showers later saturday afternoon. 67 santa rosa. 68 novato. low 70s antioch and livermore. the view from our roof camera. beautiful and breezy. showers saturday, chance of thunder. fall arrives at 1:44 p.m. sunday there will be changes, mild weather next week. the second half of the weekend is going to be dry. this is a system that we're watching. the type of storm expected in autumn. here is the first wave, a cold front. second wave going to be this area of low pressure. and this is a stronger of the two. tonight 7:00 p.m. rain around north of jant rosa starts to shift a little

bit south, then grizely overnight, at 11:00 a.m. talking about possibility of showers and thunderstorms so don't be surprised if you see lightning flashes. showers start to taper but you'll see some showers for your saturday plans so make sure you have your umbrellas if you're go together game, at stanford, make sure you carry your rain gear with you. i know the game starts tomorrow at 4:00 p.m. snow expected you can see snow as you look out tortsdz the south lake tahoe area. so could see rainfall totals we're expecting 1/100ths to a tenth of an inch in the north bay. a tenth to a half inch,

tomorrow morning will be milder, cloud cover keeping us comfortable for afternoon plans we'll see showers around. so might be a good day to stay inside and watch a movie if you haven't made plans yet. mid-60s to low 70s. just giving you an idea a look at the accu-weather forecast, milder for first day of fall. 1:44 p.m. sunday, sun out, bright, sunny, low 60s to low 80s, we'll keep it in the mild range. 60s coast side, 80s inland. we'll watch out for potential for strong winds around mid week. >> still ahead here a member of the jackson five comes to the bay

officials in mexico say a patch work of roads leading to mexico city reopened but part of the main toll highway remains blocked by collapsed tunnels and mudslides. police want to move supplies and help victims of the flooding caused by the hurricanes. the two storms pounded mexico's pacific and gulf coast this week skpk blamed for 97 deaths. tens of thousands of tourists remain trapped due to damaged roads and flooded airports.

>> tonight money matters a dim outlook for jobs. target says it plans to hire 20% fewer seasonal workers for holidays this year, only 70,000, target says permanent employees want first dibs on working extra hours, black berry continues to confirm it's going to let 4500 employee goes because kit not keep up with apple or samsung, earnings released early today, showing it lost $1 billion last quarter, california added 29,000 jobs in aulg, but unemployment rate went up two-tenths. two bay area companies made their wall street debuts today fire eye of milpitas that, is a cyber security outfit with 80% and rocket fuel an online company shot up 93%. other stocks didn't do so well, dow jones average fell 185 points. >> musician jermaine jackson is in the bay area cementing

his support for ending world water crisis. jackson is the brother of the last michael jackson. he signed his name in cement about an hour ago. jackson's visit in support of beto water. >> wonderful cause,. >> well, more still to come on abc 7 news at 6:00 the showdown brewing in washington over a possible government shut down and new assault on obama care. >> from one of a learning -- leading learning institutions in silicon valley the complaint to students internet is inadequate. >> a fist fight as new i've yonz made their

the house and senate are inching closer to a government shut down tonight because the senate is refusing to fund or defund rather, obama care. the house passed funding legislation that will allow the government to pay bills

after the end of the month. however, the bill calls for eliminating money for the president's affordable care act. the republicans say it's time for the senate to get on board. >> our message to the united states senate is american don't want the government shut down and don't want obama care. >> president obama says the house vote is just a vindictive slap at him, nothing to do with the budget. >> they're focused on politics. focused on trying to mess with me. they're not focused on you senate democrats and republicans both agree the bill will not be passed. >> the new iphones were on sale today and lots of eager apple users flooded to stores to be among the first to get one.

guess who showed up? tim cook. shaking hands with loyal customers he said he was so impressed, that the first people in line from an organization that helps veterans in need. they bought an iphone 5 s so he can use an app. >> he is thrilled and excited. he cried. he can't believe someone is willing to do this for him. >> very generous gift. biggest disappointment is a shortage of gold colored phones but it's going to take a few days to ship. >> in southern california iphone sales did not go so smoothly. >> out of the dayway. >> out of the way. >> punches fly in passa deana. police snorm, later two women fight it out on the ground.

their boyfriends face off in an angry confrontation. one man ends up running into the street throwing himself against a passing truck. he, too, detained by police. the violence unfolded as hundreds stood in line for hours, a handful for several days waiting to buy a new iphone. long lines routine every time apple sells a new iphone but this time, packed with 80 to around 100 people from skid row. >> it's escalated quickly. >> it withs say people driven in by this man who promised to pay them $20 for each ticket handed to him. >> buy a phone. >> resell them. >> it's legal. it's not against the law to buy them,. >> police say it's not illegal but apple corporate refused to sell him more thn a dozen phones. he in n.tern refuse td pay folks who waited in line.

that is when chaos erupted oo. all i know is that we sat here and now, not being paid. >> spent the night, no money, we got nothing. >> i want $40 right now. >> the man later confronted by a crowd demanding money police had to drive him away for safety. apple fans who break the law -- braved a long night in anticipation watched in disgust saying it seemed unfair. >> this is annoying. >> kusing and smoking cigarettes. i don't feel it's fair, but it happens, it's life. >> that was wall stret's reaction, apple started the day almost $6 up but ended $4 down. >> well, if you're getting a new iphone or upgrading an old phone we haven't v.a big

warning. giving anyone access to phone camera and photographs without using your pass code wesh tried it and it's true. all have you do is press a right buttons in the right sequence. >> senator al franklin asking tim cook for answers about the new iphone fingerprint recognition technology. it's a sensor allowing only you to unlock your phone. franken points out if hacked a thief can steal your fingerprint ask impersonate you for your life. no response from apple on that. >> and if you're going to buy a new iphone be sure to get the watch abc app allowing you to see our programming. it's a free down load in the apple app store. >> san jose state may be in the heart of silicon valley but that isn't helping college's wireless internet keep up with demand. abc 7 news visited to see what

is being done to fix that. >> at times finding wireless internet at san jose state is some of what a challenge. >> very to move around campus, i'm like does this work? does this work? >> students are candid about the university's wireless sis tism. >> -- system. >> good moments and bad moments. >> terrible. >> despite being located in silicon valley, san jose state admits it doesn't have enough wireless access points around campus. >> the school is in silicon valley we're supposed to be, you know, the number one place in the country for technology. >> the library is challenging. it's used by both college students, and the general public and there are plenty of lap tops and smart phones in constant use. >> i tried to do a class it and won't load the page. >> when i need it, it doesn't work. >> the university says there are 2000 more students this

year compared to last year. the number of wireless devices more than doubled. >> we've found each person is carrying two or more wireless devices to attach to our system. >> the university says like many other colleges it never anticipated this demand. it's now making necessary upgrades. >> we're now tripling the number. >> dorms equipped with tables but zrnt a wireless routeor, they're installing those. in san jose, abc 7 news. >> still ahead here tonight on abc 7 news from lights to bright. >> a san francisco leaders deal, talking about the positive changes in troubled neighborhood a new lease

. part of a plan plan to revitalize mid market

neighborhood. >> lillian kim takes you on a tour. >> when it's done it will have about 750 luxury rental yun yismts a pool, fitness center and valet parking bedrooms are $3400 a month. >> i could have moved anywhere in the state and mission bay has great apartments but to be downtown in the heart of the city, and really feel it's pulse,. >> san francisco mayor ed lee points to the domino affect it created on twitter two years ago. a dormant project got going again. the city hopes in a few years a few thousand housing units will be added.

>> thaul combined with good building policies from city hall have combined in a very good balance. >> there is a lot more heading down the pike. american conservatory theater breaks ground on a renovation of the strand strand theater, and nordstrom rack coming in the spring. there are still 90 units yet to be leased. the developer isn't worried besides the fact mid market still has a ways to go. >> people that are here don't see those as challenges but opportunities. >> it opens act 1. it covers from single people to families. >> 49er fan alert, ticket prices have gone sky high this year. >> michael finney with a guide

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countdown is on for final games at candle stick park. >> yes. the possibility of return to the super bowl this year put a premium on tickets. >> michael finney is here to tell but what it takes to get into a game these day autos go, niner autos yes. >> turns out fans are eager to watch the team, now, brokers and resellers getting a lot more for tickets than they did just last year. there are ways to get into the game without way overspending. excitement runs high in the packed stadium. the final season coming off a spectacular run only ratchets up the drama. >> would love to go. i have great memories of being at candle stick. >> i love candle stick. >> demand is running as high as excitement. so are the prices.

>> that is jesse lawrence, his company tracks ticket prices for all teams on the secondary market. he says average resale price nearly doubled since a lot of year, rising 85%. oof fact we've seen prices spike is a excitement for 49ers fans. >> tickets now running $232 on the secondary market. that is compared with $125 at the start of the season. 49ers don't set those numbers. some games are more in demand than others. here is what they found the expensive 49er game is a battle against falcon twoz days before christmas. tickets on the secondary market average $341. cheapest is a $195 seat in

upper deck. and most expensive, 2300s ndz a lower box. second hottest game is against seahawks on december 8th. price s average $301. you can get in or pay 2000ses today sit near the field. then, there are bargain autos cheapest ticket is $62 against rams. you're going to be upstairs but you're there. >> you can get in for $69 and the most expensive seat is $714. >> ones i can only find are like four, five, 600s oodz way to get in there to get tickets from someone not going. >> home games may cost more, 49ers ranked 12th for prices.

i'll let you guess which team fetches most of all. >> maybe they're not going to win super bowl but it will be good entertainment. people are excited about spending their day out in the frozen tundra. >> yes. it's chicago bears. and then, sit in the freezing cold. >> most expensive single game in the nfl this season, at beating the niners took against seahawks last weekend. those fans paid be there. you can watch free here on abc 7. next thursday at 5:00 right here its unbelievable. >> thank you. >> all right.

let's head outside for another look at this rain. >> sandhya patel is trking it for us. >> you want to make sure we have umbrellas handy for saturday. you can see that there is rain. we're talking about a slight chance of thunder in the north bay. high temperatures running lower so you'll need a sweater or jacket. mid-60s to low 70s, sunday, though, dry if you're heading to niners game, uv index high. make sure you have sun glasses and sun screen. by 4:00 p.m. 4 degrees and patterns going to carry into next week. temperatures 60s to 80s. >> very nice. thank you.

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49ers linebacker was arrested in san jose this morning on charges of driving under the influence of marijuana possession released from jail after posting bond and had numerous issue was the law since 2011 considered one of the top pass rushers in the game. head coach says he expects him to play sunday but expects smith to be displined by nfl. >> they have rights to the consequences. there will be consequences good or bad.

>> for myself, i have to go through things. there comes a point have you to really just say okay. this is it. i have to shape up and just dot right thing. i think he'll learn. he will learn. >> just heard from vernon davis, he hasn't practiced all week after suffering a hamstring injury. he's listed as questionable for the home game against indianapolis. he has serious motivation to play. a reminder we'll have another edition of the view sunday night when he sits houn down with mike shumann. now to motivation, lining up opposite vernon sunday will be little brother vontae. >> he is like a father figure, a role model. he has always been there when i needed him i can call, talk to. i look at my brother as my

older brother, my farther. i'm excited to see him on the field, sunday. >> that will be grai. colt was a big flow bloe to their defense turning our attention to college ranks only match up of top 25 teams this weekend. when stanford hosts number 23, arizona state. sun devils coming off a win. this game had one of the craziest finishes when he had a rather confusing kneel down, time ran out but putting ending aside sun devils averaging 4 points per game. >> in order to have a chance to win this conference have you to understand that. and every week bring your best game n kind a -- find a way to scratch and claw and score one

more point. >> we're double dipping saturday night. we're providing a bonus game on our digital channels. that is michigan and yukon. both games at 5:00 p.m. tim lincecum making his appearance and that wasn't supposed to be the case. he missed the game due to ill nets. timmy with 1500 strike out, and the victim pulled by bruce bocci. yeah. then, al yesterday rodriguez gone, major league record 24 career grand slams for a-rod. now, it's 5-1 yankees in the 8th. and yeah, we'll see what happens what the league

decides to do. >> more still to come. >> yes. >> thank you. >> join me tonight at 9:00, that is cable channel 13, major delays and cancellations for an airline running flights out of oakland. why the company being forced to ground nearly half of the fleet. and then, on abc 7 news at 11:00 new place identity thieves are targeting to get your credit and debit card information. information you should see tonight at 11:00. >> now in prime time tonight last man standing followed by the neighbors, shark tank and 2020. you can see them live online at watch abc and then, please join us for abc 7 news at 11:00. >> hope to see you then. >> all right that is going to do it for us. our coverage of breaking news continues on twitter at abc 7 news bay area. i'm cheryl jennings. >> i'm dan ashley. from the entire team, thank you so much for watching. look at that shot out side.

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