at live doppler seven hd. you can see clouds around now. low clouds now moving in from the coast. rainfall totals are impressive. so this is wednesday afternoon. we've received a foot of rainfall. and nearly eight inches in santa rosa. very little as you move eastward over to redwood city and out to the east bay, those locations need more rainfall. here is a look at rainfall virtually every location needs many, many inches of rain. snow

pack improving state wide. three times where we 2004 weeks ago but still way below average at this time of year. we'll take a look at how soon we can expect next dose of rainfall. >> thank you. >> abc7 news continues our live coverage. north bay got the most of the rain in the bay area. >> it's a good thing. the creek was dry. today a different story. that water level is below normal, that is true foremost of the north bay this, is the russian river just before the storm. water levels downstream.

still, the water agency says we're still far from being drought free. >> message is that the drought is still on. >> russian river gets it's water from lake mendocino, relying on rainfall. but because lake is in a critical stage, the water agency can reduce russian river flow flows and a few vineyards were underwater. something few remember seeing. >> it's nice to have a goldish color sand. you know? >> it's a different story in heelsberg. soil, sandy. perfect gore growing pinot grapes. the wipe maker says this means more rain. >> when soil just sucks up

water, and the bud breaks. you need moisture into the soil. >> irrigation. off. shorter showers. full loads of laundry and dish washing. everything you can possibly think of if things don't improve a mandatory plan may have to be imposed. >> we've been getting great weather photos from abc7 news viewers. this one sent to us of a creek in sonoma. this is how that same creek looked just days before on thursday. victor, we appreciate that picture. >> some business owners blaming the city for a faulty drainage system but the city says businesses under a low lying area and storm drain cannot keep

up with heavy rain. >> i checked with marin a walloping and and more than enough to flood business as long the area. it was clean up day in mill valley. despite sandbags, the owner of joe's taco lounge found his business flooded. this is what miller avenue outside of his place looked like, yesterday. gabriel says every time there is a high tide or it rains, and the nearby creek rises, it floods. he blames a faulty storm drain he says stit refuses to fix. >> the city knows bit. we've been talking to them for years. they just keep letting us

flooded >> early sunday morning it had to clear out customers the owner, dave marshal tells us down the street this storm drain works fine. >> you can see almost always do something. it depends on how much money you have. >> joe barns heads department of public works. >> there are alternatives that are expensive. so we're going to do is talk to the residents about what we found out for this study. look at projects available. >> a solution can't come soon enough. these businesses are using dry weather to get back to business. >> and happening now in the east bay, arborists so busy removing

a plea this, is on camino pablo. you can see it did damage >> crews worked to remove this tree that came down across highway 35 in woodside. it fell overnight. that true brought down cable wires you can track storms by using live doppler 7 hd. it makes it easy to share photos of how you're dealing with the rain. just go to abc7 news.com for more. >> rain revealed a new problem on the bay bridge. caltrans is claiming it was a problem bridge engineers expected. not like broken bolts. laura anthony is live tonight. they're trying to figure out how big a deal this is, or isn't. right?

>> right. caltrans says they're trying to assess how many leaks there are and where they are. and one official told us it's a maintenance issue on the deck of the bay bridge, it's okay if it gets well. there are several features built in. inside, into the infrastructure, it's supposed to be dry. that is where caltrans found water where there shouldn't be. >> i see water coming in that is dipping down for the threads. >> we expected to have issues come up. this is not atypical

the structure. >> bolts are tak tached to steel plates underneath a platform of the bridge bridge. leaks have been found along a one third mile stretch. that is a suspension portion of the bridge n places we did find pooling and less colored signs of corrosion >> we expected water to get in. >> the water could be seeping in near the anchors and through openings. >> so there is a possibility water will find it's way you protect best you can. and now we're looking to trace it back to the source, plug it up. >> caltrans does not know how much it will cost to fix the leaks. inside of the bay bridge, laura anthony, abc7 news.

>> now, that is the new span. western span will be rechristened tomorrow in honor of former mayor and ex-assembly speaker willie brown. the signs covered up for now but will be uncovered tomorrow. >> california naacp raised private money to pay for them. >> number one, there is nothing that could compare to vth second most-used bridge in the country. >> tomorrow's ceremony expected to draw a who's who of more than 500 people from politics and sports. governor brown who has opposed renaming the span not scheduled to attend. a report suggests pilots prepared to land at the wrong airport in san jess yeah mer than you'd imagine, finding half a dozen times, pilots who were

supposed to land made preparations to land in moffett field. tonight, why pilots are getting confused. >> most incidents happened at night. when there is cloud cover. clouds on final approach. the traditional dyinga grams of airports tend to make them look similar with parallel runways however, modern technology is designed to eliminate confusion. pilots can still get confused you're looking at a flight simulator in san carlos. >> if i am heading towards san jose and i can see a runway to the right, just a little bit off to the right, i might be tempted to think, well that, must be san jose right there it's in fact over there.

>> that happened six times in the past dozen years. sky 7 hd confirms it's easy to confirm differences between the two airports. but at night, shown here on the simulator landmarks are difficult to spot and pilots focusing on landing a a.approach lights. of the six, faa pointing out no injuries or damage to the craft. further said, quote, new pilot quality fictions and training rules wipwill continue to help ensure best qualified pilots are operating flight decks. this is video of the landi landing posted on you tube. pilots do have to guard against distractions. >> a string of lights down a road with be confusing for a pilot. any time there is a string of lights anywhere, it's popping up as is that an airport? a runway? >> this airline captain says

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san francisco red ink from hosting america's cup doubled san francisco lost 11.5 million on the mesh's cup yacht race. preliminary figures showed at least five and a half million. but that did not include expenses for the report of san francisco report found it provided jobs for 517 residents out of a total of 2800 jobs. >> a peninsula lawmaker proposed legislation to allow a pubic lik to use a private road to cutoff access to a half moon bay bridge. the bill would force silicon valley billionaire to sell all or part of the road to

the state. which turning into public property. the only one that leads to the beach when he bought that property. hill says legislation authorizes the state to seize that land. >> if a settlement could not be reached the legislation to direct to acquire the road for public access using their eminent domain authority. >> a judge ruled in favor of coslo. his attorneys have not returned our calls for a comment. >> and members of the san francisco plows force pitched in to help a father and mother who relocated to the bay area and have fallen on hard times. vic

lee joins us with the story. >> reporter: un plaza is where the family was spotted. they're a family of seven, mother, father, five children. they were penniless and homeless. they met four officers from southern station. three have children. what happened next was a special act of kindness. >> didn't have a place to stay. you know? otherwise we'd have had to sleep on the streets. iet was wed, windy friday night in san francisco. joel silva. his wife, five children had in place to go. salvation army workers handing out hot food and coffee saw the family of seven. they called police. >> it's a well being check on the family who had been reported as wandering streets, in inclement weather. and the report came out they looked like they needed help. >> these four officers located the family at carl's junior near 7th and market.

>> they had food but they were low on formula for the baby z some basic wet wipes and what knots. they just couldn't be out i was way past some of the bed times we just pooled our resources got them wet wipes and needs. and some went ask located a hotel within walking distance. >> the officers reached into their pockets, came up with enough money for a night at the hotel. >> we had to do something. i mean between four officers hotel night is not the most expensive thing in the world >> we wanted to help out, especially with five kids we couldn't leave them like that. >> at that time it was the right thing to do. i know we all had warm beds to go home to that night. >> thanks to officers, so did the silvas friday night. joe says thank you. >> they're going above and beyond.

>> a lieutenant at southern station contacted city social service agencies to provide other assistance including a family shelter. vic lee, abc7 news. >> very nice of the officers. >> it s we have a bit of a break in rainy pattern now. >> we welcome rainy pattern, however, >> yes. >> spencer christian is on the roof with the accu-weather forecast. >> yes. i welcome the break in the rain. and i like it here, here is live doppler seven hd. we've got a few low clouds around. and skies clearer than today. high clouds disappeared. here is a beautiful view of the western sky 53 degrees in san francisco now. and 50 degrees at half moon bay. how about this

view? just as beautiful from mount tam. looking at temperatures mid-50s santa rosa. upper 50s in fairfield and concord. sheer view from our south beach camera. you can get this shot just to affect low clouds rolling in over the hills. these forecast features areas of fog developing overnight. will be partly sunny, milder tomorrow, sprinkles possible wednesday night into thursday morning. alignment of systems high pressure controlling factor. still with presence of had much keeping us dry we have high clouds moving through. let's take a look at the week ahead.

it won't be until weekend that we have measurable rainfall. on we go, overnight conditions tonight. low clouds around, low temperatures mainly in the low to mid-50s our inland valleys. and then tomorrow, lovely day. indications of fingering clouds tomorrow. it will be a subbier day than we'd thought. a bright day in the south bay. high temperatures low to mid-60s low 60s on the peninsula. highs into low to mid-60s. napa, east bay highs 61 in hayward. inland east bay, 64 fairfield. 63 concord here is the accu-weather

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legislature wants the state to provide city college with a fixed budget over four years the school has seen enrollment drop 16% in the past year. a loss of $23 million in funding making it tougher to address problem that's threaten accreditation. >> if we had to cut it would 32% of the programs >> the bill would face it on thisser's budget last customer accrediting commission voted to revoke

accreditation. san francisco sued to reverse that decision. >> los angeles county health department shut down a new coffee shop calling itself dumb starbucks saying it's operating without a permit the shop opened friday. people waited nearly two hours to get n servers giving away coffee and pastries only accepting donations. well, this afternoon, tv comedian nathan fielder admitted he's theed eener. and this looked like a publicity stunt. >> just ahead on abc7 news at 6:00 rising reservoirs in northern california. one is up six feet. how much of a dent did it make in the water short fall? >> the federal government is ordering a community to recall thousands of pounds of meat. >> and a federal court cuts california a break on prison ov

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much of northern california got a good dose of rain. >> nowhere is it most needed than folsom lake. thursday, water levels hit a low. >> but what a difference a few days of rain can make. owe under the bridge, the clear river is running a dirty brown. and this resident liked what he sees >> muddy but it's moving and it's about 20 feet wider than a couple weeks ago >> as much as a foot of rain fell over the weekend. not must have to inundate the old bridge seeing daylight again because of the drought but it's a good

start. here at the bottom of the lake, remains of a second bridge flooded in 1950s. now it's a fast moving river. rainfall made impact on lake level. >> we heard this came up about six feet. >> you're telling us more than that? sounds good. >> thursday, the lake hit the lowest point. 357 feet above sea level. just 17% of capacity. not much changed by saturday. up about a foot. still 17%. sunday lake level rose the lake is one feet higher. >> i can look across the lake

and sand dunes out in the middle of the lake are now back underwater. >> at folsom lake, abc7 news. >> a town in danger of running out of water received relief. the california department of public health approved 250,000s ndz funding for will yits the town will install a water pipe. the crisis hit after california cancelled riverries to farms and cities. >> a drought related man tra is making it's way through city hall. leaders are acting to gutierrez dents and businesses to save water and conserve. the city is offering devices to help save water. now, abc7 news has

another great weather resource for you. plus get alerts, power outage information and weather tweets from your weather systems. >> san francisco police asking for your help in finding a man that went missing today from his care facility. ed win caldwell walked out of his facility this morning. he suffers from alzheimer's disease officials believe he may be trying to head home to the town of ross he might be wearing a san francisco giants or cal bears cap. >> a department of agriculture says the rancho feeding corporation processed diseased animals without inspection. last month, recalling 42,000 pounds and now, recalling 8.7 million

pounds in total. they were made from january, 2013 to january of this year. >> california being given two more years to reduce prison overcrowding. california remains more than 5,000 inmates over a limit set by the courts though the state build more space and used private cells. governor brown's administration they can reach the level by the new deadline. >> tonight the obama administration is granting another extension to business groups concerned about health care law requirement that larger firms cover their workers treasury department announced companies with 50-99 employees have until january 1st of 2016 to comply with the mandate. that requirement for businesses with

100 or more employees will still take affect in 2015. under the law companies with fewer than 50 employees sdroebt to cover coverage. >> french president is in the u.s. tonight and part of a three day official state visit. state dinner will be held tomorrow. on wednesday, he heads to san francisco to meet with google's eric scmit and representatives from twitter. they'll talk business with them, data protection and unpaid french taxes on the agenda as well. >> new book about toronto's mayor ford is headed to the big screen the rights to crazy town, the book hit news stands last week and is number one in canada. it chronicles the rise from colorful city council member to

controversial mayor and admission he smoked crack cocaine. he says the story is one of great political and cultural meaning. >> a poll suggests colorado voters believe the law they passed legalizing recreational marijuana is hurting the state's image. 31% of the voters say legal pot is bad for the legislation. majority still support both measure and how it's being implemented. >> just ahead on abc7 news at 6:00 getting creative. >> had you a ceo says adults can learn from the kids. we'll be right back.

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the company that designed apple's mouse and a funny looking football >> we're trying to figure out how to make a football easier to kick. so we put these wing things on it. it flew better iet was designed by playing. learn by dressing up and acting something out. what we do is put them through education system we squeeze it out of them >> that is why he's speaking at a fund-raiser for bay area discovery museum >> we believe strongly beginnings of innovation >> you've got 30 seconds when i say go to draw a portrait the next door neighbor. >> it was less about faces they

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summized. did we hit our goal? >> now, i see blue light. >> to yard test, we strapped a when hessel monitor ton my family dogs it's an charting minutes of activity it's measuring intensity, why speedy oliver rentaling sisters mer than double that of stanly. over the course of days and weeks, 24-7 a picture starts to emerge when they're playing resting or stumbling on to kind of adventure dogs live for. >> i had a few meaningful activities around 9:00 again. that might have been a deer in the yard. >> by entering the breed and weight, owners can compare pet activity levels to similar dogs and set goals oochl yes. already we're at 2:00 in the afternoon. he hit his goal of 30 minutes.

>> the interface includes a social media component. >> this little guy is jealous. >> the co-founder says technology helps form tighter bonds >> people are using whiffel as a communications tool within the family with dog walker, and other members of the pet's life. >> i like these. you know? his birthday, ready for a hat trick. >> for stanley a validation of 30 minutes to an hour of active exercise a day. healthy life style. that might not otherwise be obvious at first glance. >> monitor retails about $130 on the web site the system requires a wi-fi connection the company says there will be a software update to retrieve data from their cell networks as well. >> interesting >> fun to kind of see what is going on. >> very cute. you were surprised about the information? >> it charts it hour to hour this, would be useful if you

have a dog walker and check in and see okay, is my dog making it? or if you're gone if you leave your animal with someone this is an easy way to check in. >> they have them for people now. >> cool. >> let's update the forecast one last time. >> on the roof it's invigorating. i might describe it if i were on the roof in fargo. here is live doppler 7 hd. clear skies and this is a before picture sent us perfect a viewer in santa rosa. his name is kevin. check out 24 hours later, trees just reaching out above the water. what a difference a day makes, huh? state wide conditions, a dry day

across california. clouds around, lots of sunshine. mild conditions. and will be a bright day with clouds around. mid-60s inland. here is the accu-weather forecast. we'll see mild weather thursday, friday, high temperatures upper 60s despite the fact there is a chants of sprinkles friday, valentine's day, cloudy. that won't dampen hearts of lovers on vd. >> now, michael fan is ready to play how will he be received in the league? a lot of team and players are wondering next in sports.

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draft. he told his teammates he was gay it and was a in issue for them in missouri. line backers coach he has no problem witness. >> i would anticipate it's going to happen. and so we'll learn the experiences he goes through. he's a talented and great guy. like i said it will take care of itself. >> a's hoping to win their straight title. more now on the third baseman. >> a's third base man hit a 301 average. he was a candidate but left off the all star roster.. >> i don't play for individual

goals as far as games i play for teammates. he made the trance yilgs from catcher to third base and claims it's not that tough. >> i've taken pride in enjoying football, basketball. anything that has to do running and jumping and stuff like that. >> josh wants to be that player making everyone around him better. he likes what he sees on the roster but just winning west won't be enough. >> this is where you have to focus on the goal, early. we're looking forward to hopefully being successful this year >> let the games begin. >> he will be heading to arizona on a's in phoenix. look for

reports next week. warriors hosting wilt chamberlain night. they will receive little wills he was never little wills warriors no reason to be complacent. golden state had to avoid temptation of looking ahead to wednesday night's game with lebron and miami. mark jackson would like to see maximum effort. >> 96 minutes to 11 it onto the floor a whole week to get ready for the push. you've got to take care of the week >> the co-owner a very eventful weekend. he and his partner finished 21 under par. tied for 14th place.

>> after making the cut like that, i mean i should have cared more. it was just enjoyment. guys were great. i had an okay caddy. and -- my son. people are great. i want to thank all of the fans. >> larry, thank you >> join me tonight at 9:00, overwhelming success why a developer shut down the game earning him $50,000 a day. that is at 9:00 >> then at abc7 news at 11:00 pg&e taking new action after that case of armed sabotage on a power substation. some say this was an act of terrorism. >> and here is tonight's prime time line up on abc7. at 8:00, the bachelor z 10:00 a encore presentation of jimmy kimmel's

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here we go. now the categories for you in this first round of play. talking about music. a-c-a in quotation marks. we know what that means. james, off you go. backing bands for $200. james. em. ilers? you got them. backing bands for $400. whitney. what are the star makers? no. sarah or james? [ beep ] "what are the melody makers?" back to james, though. backing bands, $600. whitney. what is the machine? yes. $800, please -- backing bands, $800, please. whitney again. what are the tantrums? yeah. backing bands, $1,000. james. who are the magnetic zeros?