overdose is an isolated incident or the sign of a trend. >> they're able to hear things clearly. you get a weird zombie-like state >> the student was unresponsive. according to police, dmc is a drug with combination of hallucinating affects. and possibly deadly. >> we don't know if it's going to cause seizures or attacks. they're working to find out how, and where, they got the drug. >> i feel sorry for the kid and parents. >> heidi walks along this path and says she's seen more than just hang out. the kids are experimenting. you know? i talk to my kids about that.

>> i have two kids in their 20s >> barry said he had a talk with his children 15 years ago and continues that message to 4,000 students in his district he asked parents to start a conversation with their own teens. >> not only is there information available but we're going to have special sessions for parents where they can learn more about the drugs. >> it's ai acronym for users can experience nausea, chest pain and trouble breathing the drug is very dangerous, anyone ingesting it should seek immediate attention. >> a call to arms tonight from

parents trying to protect their children from sexual predators. laura? >> police stepped up patrols in this area. we're told both schools are looking at ways to beef up their own security. but today, parents held a march realizing that the safety of the kids is largely up to the community. these parents say they don't want one more child assaulted in their neighborhood. and realize police, and schools can only do so much >> we need to do more altogether. parents, teachers and community members and organizations. this is for all. >> our goal to get out the message we're here and want everybody to know that we're altogether to help protect the young ones.

>> police released this sketch of a man they believe assaulted a second grader on campus on friday. described as a white or hispanic male, six feet tall, black hair and mustache with a rash or birth mark on his forehead >> the young girl was able to struggle to get to an adult. >> it prompted a second for the suspect. mes believe the man may have groped a 6-year-old student january 24th she got away. >> i want to be the message is that every kid should deserve a safe life instead of a dangerous one. >> these parents say they want

schools, and police to do more but realize making parents and kids more aware is a big first step. in oakland abc7 news. >> strong winds forced a flight patten change today and led to cancellations for tourists. wind gusts caused big problems for boaters at oyster point. leanne? >> there is this yellow tape. all of this caused by this morning's heavy winds. this wasn't the only boat. another was also destroyed willis looked out onto the water. his boat sank after being pounded by winds and waves. >> beautiful boat. it was ready to go to the south

pacific. and is >> he was going to leave the boat in tonga. his insurance just lapsed. >> sad. this is what it it s very to start over again >> the boat was near his and damaged when it broke and ran aground. waters so choppy rides had to be cancelled >> today, it was so choppy we're not able to have the ferry land on alcatras safely >> she told us they can refund money or book our ticket for the next day. i don't know if i can make it. >> ben from london was disappointed he was going to try again, tomorrow, >> i thought you're tougher out here. come on. we can all put up with a bit of

wind. planes had to change flight patterns this tree fell and by morning conditions began to improve. let's get the life wind readings >> clear skies and winds have diminished gusts up to 59 miles per hour going to 52 miles per hour gusts you can see gusts 45-46 miles per hour gusts. so this is a picture, novato six miles per hour winds. we have gusts to 20 miles per

hour. >> well, now to one of the biggest fires in san francisco history. both clean up and investigation into how it happened just getting started. 24 hours ago this was the scene. a apartment complex consumed by flames. here, now, live, is what is left. burned down ruins. abc7 news begins our live coverage tonight on the scene. cornell? >> yes. we have learned people living around this burned out shell of a apartment complex now being allowed back into their homes. large hot spots still burning inside.

this is despite millions of gallons of water. portions of the tower collapsed under the weight of a crane. this investigation just beginning tonight. behind this dust cloud is an excavator knocking down the wall of the apartment under construction. the dust cleared and sky 7 hd was overhead with a look at the effort. and danger level is high. >> it weak kwens the structure further. >> streets around the building

remain closed the blaze consumed this complex in mission chunks of the building crumbled. >> if the water pressure wasn't there, we could have seen a worse fear which is that the fire would jump to this building. >> how the fire started is still a mystery. >> there was welding work being done. >> the fire department says some people to leave tuesday were construction workers investigators are talking to them but going inside. too risky. >> demolition needs to happen first. once that happens whether or not

they're going to be able to -- i doubt they'll be able to preserve the area. >> a sprinkler system has not been installed yesterday yet >> firefighters pouring water there is concern ash and chemicals could flow into the bay. public utilities crews have been working to pump the water from the storm drain. this is unique to mission bay the rest of the city has combined storm and sewer drains. >> the real estate developer building that complex bre properties says fire losses should be covered by insurance. renderings show what it would have looked like. tenants will have easy access to

restaurants, mass transit and giants ballpark. bre saying we extend our thanks to fire personnel for their rapid response. >> and we'll hear from heros of the fire, what they had tone dur to put it out. >> first we're going to tell but people who live across the street from the fire. just now being allowed to move back into the homes. >> and why many people have had this reaction to a device. >> and michael finney with three things to remember if you hope to strike it rich with an app. >> a san francisco jeans maker hoping to pick up the denim revolution

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our thanks to everyone who sent pictures and video of the mission bay fire. this is from alisa r. you can see smoke rising. your photos and videos are always welcome the apartment building was not scheduled to open until august but people living nearby have been. and wap freedman is live with that part of the story. >> we wandered through the

neighborhood filled with people in these apartments couldn't get home last night. some are getting in, but behind me, no one will be home tonight. >> this is a difference two hours can make. it's a construction zone to pardon our glass we had a fire in our front yard. no entry >> we find windows shattered the mike was melted down. >> we met jason kramer last night. they had no idea where they would stay. we heard stories today >> at a hotel up in union

square. >> also, steven johnson he snuck into the apartment he just occupied. >> this is where the internet is. >> he ventured outside to feel the flames this time from a man went from moving in to running out, moving back in again, all inside of four hours. it's a rental with a view. >> i got into the apartment. i can look there. >> welcome to san francisco. >> thank you. >> hot city to be in. is that a joke? >> yes. >> following shooting of a

police officer, a 50-year-old charged with two felonies for trying to ram two officers with his car. they can't find the bullet the officer may have been shot by a fellow cop. >> i need a lot to explain. in this case, including saying he's armed and dangerous, nobody saw a weapon. >> he led police on a chase and was arrested in san jose. >> an 18-year-old was arrested for grabbing and fondling a woman while she's talking on her cell phone last week. his probation officer identified

him. >> a foster city man charged with fleecing 100 people he'd persuaded to invest in an auto mated teller machine scandal. the 40-year-old promised a percentage of the fees and later described it's a ponzy scheme. >> dozens of trees being cut down in efforts to prevent flooding as part of the construction of a bypass channel. the contract calls for 67 trees and 2000 bushes and scrubs to be replanted. >> we're seeing quite a warm up out there. >> warm, and windy. >> we think of strong winds cooling us down but these winds

are flow are off shore. let's take a look at two highs set today for this date. oakland set a new record high for this date. this swell producing a risk of rip currents. these are rough waves here is a live view from our mount tam on the coast, it's mid hooking

towards richmond bridge it's 75 right now in santa rosa. and clear, breezy tonight. winds will be diminishing. sunny skies and mild tomorrow and friday. we'll see near record highs this weekend. satellite shows an expansive area of high pressure, big high pressure ridge now. and that is still going to get warmer. 0 day outlook there will be moisture moving into our direction. it's not likely to produce measurable rainfall if we get any, it will be around 22 of march. two days after spring officially begins. clear skies, cooler

tomorrow, highs in the 68 degrees the high downtown tomorrow. mid-70s in the north bay. and east bay highs oakland. here is the accu-weather forecast check out weekend highs low to mid-80s inland and around the bay. we'll have further cooling with clouds and a slight chance of rain. >> look for the luck of the irish already here. >> true. >> tonight uss america.

>> why san francisco has been chosen to host its coming out party.

the consumer products safety commission issued a recall forfeit bit force activity tracker after thousands developed allergic reactions to it. the cpsc says 9900 users

reported skin irritation on the wrist. they're urging people to take advantage of the offer of a refund. they're not experiencing any symptoms. >> we don't want anyone else to have blistering on our arms. get your money back. and be safe. >> they add it's rare for a company to offer a full refund and to see our previous reports go to abc7 news and click on 7 on your side. >> a rare honor could come with it. this is one of the war ships that could join the fleet. uss america is the first of a new class of ship.

it's a smaller cousin of the retired aircraft carriers of the after the. it's leading the effort this fall. >> san francisco is a very patriotic city as back before world war ii. >> now, he says the decision is not yet official but is 99% sure it's going to happen. sounds like a safe bet tochlt make a contribution go to abc7 fuss.com and look under see it on tv. >> let's hope that happens >> yes >> still ahead tonight at 6:00 you'll hear from heros of the fire in mission bay. >> and the satellite photos could help pinpoint whereabouts of the missing flight from malaysia.

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a massive construction fire in san francisco. you can see heavy equipment of what would have been an update scale apartment building. probably will be once construction begins again officials say the fire is still burning deep inside and they'll have to fight it more. investigators now looking into whether welding work ignited the fire. saying some people first to leave were construction workers the fire crack windows and mission bay. just learned they should be able to get back in any minute now. it's good for them >>. the fire chief says half of the department was called owe the scene to fight that fire.

>> yes. there is >> you don't realize how many hours have gone by. >> they responded to the first aharm. . >> i was hoping it wasn't going to be a huge big monster it turned out to be. we're hoping to stop it. you know where it began >> that is when another firefighter hoped too. he was pefsh forming what is called surround, and drown operation he was ordered down because of the danger. >> just got hot.

and it was enough to turn my head down to shield me p the heat. when you look at what they're up against, it seems a miracle >> we train for this type of confrontation we're up to the task last night. iets our job. you know? we just do what we have to do. >> we've got many remarkable photos and videos sent in to us

we received this one the view from a cal connie across the street. you can see the smoke and flames. dramatic picture. and here is a video he noticed the smoke from the sky so thank you for that, happening now, crews combing through two apartment buildings and a gas leak is blamed for bringing down the buildings in east

pep were running into the streets oochl a chinese satellite may have clues in the missing malaysia airlines it was spotted northeast of asia. an aviation expert says finding the wreckage is the key to what happened oochl until we find the black boxes on that airplane to see data readouts going to know what happened >> the authorities allowed the u.s. national transportation safety board and federal aviation administration to join the investigation. >> a former member of the

charles manson family may soon be set free. 71-year-old bruce davis has granted parole code. he was granted parole two years ago but governor brown rejected it. sunnyvale can move forward with an ordinance banning gun magazines capable of holding more than ten two courts ruled against the group last week. suspects after receiving

credible intelligence he is there. this is the second and most specific alert the fbi issued for san diego since he disappeared while being tailed by fbi agents. >> and are you hoping to strike it rich by developing an app? yes? >> three things to remember as you try.

seems like a popular get rich quick scheme is to make millions >> where to you start? >> michael finney has ideas for us. >> i'm all for getting rich quick. so i interviewed one of the hottest app developers around the big idea has to come from you but details he has down >> right now, we have 5 million,

5 billion connected devices and probably seven years you have 50 million connected devices all over the world. >> that is why you can get rich. that is also why many companies are starting with a mobile app rather than a web site. this is the ceo of why media lab. he says so-to-make it big start small. >> you should focus on mobile specific features, laufrnl an app then build you know, other features. first version should be light. then grow with a user base >> he's showing me a pay pal app which bridges the gap. >> i can tap on jamba juice and suspect what i want. and pay. >> this is varu. he heads up a storage company

and says the apps can be all business. >> he is to auto mate that. >> watch this app opens stores in a human way. >> all i need to do is drag the seat on the right. now, i can access content. iet brings us back to his important advice for your scheme. >> still have to focus on 1 or 2 things. do it really well rather than just copy popular idea. >> if you want more information on why labs go to our web site abc7 news.com. >> got good ideas? >> hoping you do. >> yes. just ahead tonight a san francisco company launching a new jeans revolution >> yes. it's unique. >>

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>> in the city where levis

created a denim revolution, a start up is hoping to revolutionize the way people buy jeans. and are doing it one pair at a time. >> so this is salvaged >> he's hoping to turn it on his head with the brand >> our denim is something that never goes out of style. >> it started in 2005. i was getting my mba. i was going to teach myself. >> the collection is made locally he says he uses high end materi materials. >> everything is dialled in from

custom hardware for us to chain stitch cuffs. >> selling for more than $250 a pair. he thought it's too expensive so he and the co-founder decided to change the way they're doing business. >> you know we wouldn'tyit a bunch of inventory. >> he now sells the pants online the price depends on material. the crowd decides if they'd like the jeans then people commit to buy the item. when people commit, the order is made. and shipped to consumers six weeks later. consumers cut outed middle man and dustin comes out ahead.

every pair of pants they make gets sold. >> there is 0 waste and a lot of savings in that. >> because of the low overhead they only need a hand full of employees. >> i own quite a few >> customers love their jeans >> because every pair is custom, the measurements are always the same. >> you're pretty much set. you know it's going to fit, prrly. >> it only makes men's ware. the owners say it ahows them to stay focused on a mission. this is a great approach.

>> spencer? taylor made weather. >> high temperatures well into upper 70s including a new record high for the date. we had 80s down in santa cruz. state wide a mild to warm day. here in the bay area, another day of sunny skies highs near the bay and inland into low to mid-70s. check out highs low to mid-80s inland. and low 70s on the coast.

monday, st. patrick's day with a slight chance of rain tuesday and wednesday. looks like 80s. my goodness. >> right. thanks spencer >> well, larry beil is here. >> talking raiders? >> yes. so much going on now. >>

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good evening. he says he wants to win another super bowl. we assume the contract might have had something to do with it. being on a contender was on his mind. >> that is why i'm here,

hopefully i can get to the promise land >> the 31-year-old has been hampered by injuries when healthy he is a monster they found a signing just caught by one of the best corners in the league. another strong outing in spring training. geents down, scoring a little flare here, that is the scots

scale. taki taking sean doolittle deep. so this is a royals win. >> yes. >> and we're close. >> smchlt mayor ease has two mcdonald's all american players. gabby green and michaela kouly have been playing basketball together since the sixth grade. >> two highry skilled players.

>> we have good chemistry. just shows on and off the court. and it's working well. >> both average 15 points per game. even their nick names are the same, bean 1 and 2. they've government both committed to cal. >> both of us played in high school together. it's fun. so... we'll still be together. >> this is truly a family affair. gab re's mom went to cal. michaela's mom, dad and sister were all cal bears >> since i was younger i used to go to cal games

like i'd go there as well. >> according to the coach both are already thinking about cal. >> and beat stanford >> this ensures cal basketball is probably going to stay very good for years still to come. >> that is good >> yes >> join me tonight on cable channel 13. team coverage on a construction fire. >> it's been burning 24 hours, still burning. >> also think you're getting a deal with amazon prime? why the company is being accused of cheating. a local police officer accused of rape evidence in this case.

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