time is on the 4th. >> now, they're finding commercial-grade fire works inside of cars and it's dangerous, especially in this drought. they're big, go boom. for many, they're a beloved part of 4th of july. >> reminds me of my childhood. >> christina buys safe and sane fire works but those are illegal in some communities. california has 300,000 pounds of confiscated illegal fire works >> they're explosives. >> that means sending them out of sate or incinerating. both options are costly. local jurisdictions but put them

by the way side. >> they're explosives we're storing them and nobody is coming to get them. >> just last week, contra costa county fire investigators confiscated about 3,000 pounds of fire works they're hoping it will prevent a repeat of last 4th of july. >> we had no fire units. there are many fires all caused by the dangerous fire works >> a bill proposing a tax of $0.10 per pound has stalled in the state legislature. jennifer supports the tax but feels her kids will be safe from illegal fire works when customers change. >> one out of ten are looking for something that flies in the air, or the roman candles. >> both types are illegal. in dublin, abc7 news. >> cooler temperatures and higher humidity are helping

crews battle a wildfire burning five square miles in napa county. the 3800, let's go to wayne freedman live with the latest on the fire burning now about 24 hours, wayne? >> as you said now, 3800 acres, it's up 600 acres from yesterday. there is still 30% containment. now, two residences have burned yesterday in this fire. over my shoulder, ongoing battle between firefighters, their planes and helicopters and hot spots. this bombardment has been continuing now for hours, since 1:00 this afternoon. for firefighters, overnight layers present opportunities the wind dies down. temperatures drop. if firefighters are lucky, the conditions persist after sun rise. that is what we saw this morning. no one took a brief inversion layer for granted. >> as far as inversion, it's not

the safest place to be. it's undediktable. >> a gust here, pump there and a blast of flames. that is what happened when the layer lifted this afternoon. firefighters worried about containing this, they battled along the lines. this took a small army to knock down. as it looked, that calmness in the face of a fire storm. >> the financial help for agencies working on the fire in pope valley the state secured a grant to cover some of the firefighting

costs, allowing agencies to recover up to 75% of the costs. >> so that is encouraging news. so is, as well, a bit of a break on the fire lines in terms of weather conditions. spencer christian is live this evening. >> there has been modest improvements. down to ground level down to area of the fire, which, as you know is burning. these are the current conditions sh temperatures 91 degrees still very, very warm. not as high as yesterday at this hour, humidity still low. 33% but it's on the rise winds are fairly light. steady winds at only three miles per hour. but we do have gusts to eight mifrp. those aren't powerful, any gusts will make it difficult for firefighters to continue flames. we have a red flag warning from clear lake northward as a concern is that there may be dry lightning strikes but the threat is diminishing later into

evening hours. >> dan? >> thank you. >> we'll have continuing coverage of the fire on air and online. our coverage continues now on twitter on abc7 news bay area. >> another wildfire in northern california crews surrounded a blaze in shasta trinity national forest. the fire burned through 35 acres, now 70% contained. >> cal fire using both planes and helicopters to fight the fires and crews have been practicing what to do if something goes wrongdoering a flight. helicopter pilots train for a crash landing into the water. this is cal fire video of one of those sessions. pilots are strapped into a chair, and tossed upside down into a pool. very disorienting they have to wait ten seconds before unbuckling to get out. cal fire officials hope if something does happen, pilots can rely ominousel memory, and training, to get out safely. >> we're just hours from a five-day closure of part of

interstate 280. tonight, northbound 280 will shut down into the city. it's the second of three this year for the construction project. abc7 news is live with a look at what you can expect. jonathan? >> first thing is traffic. this tomorrow is a normal workday. this is how many get to work. that is going to be a doozy. caltrans is something anyone they can to take a train, a vacation or just work from home. taxi drivers are going to have to put on a smile and be patient. airport rides are the bread and butter of cab drivers with a major route back closed lpdz >> i think it's going to be

intolerable. >> the official detour is the always-congested 101. >> going to be using an jose avenue. you know? >> what are short cuts? >> nothing. >> a chosed freeway is a big deal. >> it's a significant number of officers we have enough to control this situation >> toughest job is for the contractors. within minutes they'll start raising tear supports in place. then, big yellow monachines >> they'll work all night. by the time the sun is up, the freeway will be split in two. workers will build a hinge a foot and a half long. the holiday weekend should mean

less traffic, except... the annual log jam known as fire works every year, the city begs people to take public transit. here is one more reason. >> there will be officers focusing on law enforcement as well as traffic violations. i know sfpd is planning a check point. >> still, one cabby says count him out. >> what do you think about fire works? >> well, i'll be home, sleeping. >> but there is no sleep for workers, on duty around the clock. >> you guys dressed up to watch fire works? >> if we can see it. >> now, this carefully choreographed dance begins. this up toward k street by ballpark. that is set to open just in time for the commute.

>> you can read more about the story on abc7 news.com. visit sections tab and click on map my news to get the report and other stories from san francisco and throughout the bay area today >> san jose pension reform fight will likely return in november. you may be asked to vote on this. the city wants voters to decide on two key changes. proposals include allowing former employee who's quit jobs to come back under their old benefit plan. union leaders say proposals aren't good enough. >> doesn't go far enough, leaving too many officers and firefighters out in the cold. it's inadequate when you look at everyone else up and down the state as far as what they have for police officers and firefighters. >> a spokesperson tells abc7 news changes are intended to stem the tide of workers leaving for better-paying positions.

>> developing news from los angeles. a jury that has been deliberating in a civil suit filed by beaten giants fan brian stow is hit an impass the judge in the trial pulled a panel to keep deliberating. his family is suing the dodgers and former owner for $37 million to cover medical costs. >> a mountain view man accused of owning and operating an online prostitution ring pled not guilty to charges of money laundering. he and his assistant were indicted last month. the indictment says my redbook offered reviews of escort and massage services but mostly used for prostitution. >> san francisco police aring with skg for help finding a missing woman the 94-year-old nancy jewel cross has a colorful past arcs rested in the 90s for filing too many nuisance lawsuits. she served on the ac transit board of directors.

cross was evicted from her home by her sisters and arrested for assaulting a landlord she's been missing since last week. >> still to come on abc7 news at 6:00 protests, and pleas what one bay area congressman is doing about the plight of immigrant children coming into the u.s. >> controversy surrounding a popular parade. just who funds it? >> and a big event that is

friday, city of fremont will put on a popular 4th of july parade. most people are unaware who pays for the parade. that is where the controversy begins we have the story you'll see only on abc7. >> ask anyone in fremont who pays for 4th of july parade most point to the city. >> perhaps they get something from the county. who knows? i think it's the city. >> the last time the city gave organizers a grant was in 2007. since then, it's come from private moneys. >> we go out. under the volunteers that participate and raise funds to have the parade. >> it's around 55 to 60,000. >> about 25% goes to pay for city services like police and safety the mayor and city council members also solicit donations from the private sector, the

city refuses to contribute. the mayor says if you fund one, have you to fund others. >> we had a mardi gras parade. there is events with symphony. >> some like the idea of not dipping into the general fund. >> and others disagree. >> this is independence day. the city should, if they don't pay, they should sponsor some of it. >> every year, it's a struggle to raise the money. few know that in the past, the city's human resources office has spent $2,000 of taxpayer money to participate in san francisco gay pride parade. not anymore. >> $0 this year. this is the first year in years

past, they played liability. this year, it's raised with private donations. >> now, the city council is considering a proposal to set money aside for events, including the parade. the matter will be taken up in the small. >> now, visit us online. for a guide to the activities here in the bay area including parades and shows we have information on events, where you can see members of our abc7 news team. a number of us will be out and about. >> details on efforts to keep a's in oakland city leaders crying foul over a deal. members tell abc7 news they'll reject it over financial terms but won't give specifics. a's owner says he has no interest in renegotiating. >> well, some big news for

golfers and the city of san francisco. this course will host in 2015, and the p fwchlt a championship in 2020. >> excited to put our skill sets together and try to revitalize a park into a world-class golf facility. and that is what we've done. >> it's good for the city. it's such a beautiful track. now, it's redone. >> this included replacement of all 18 greens on the course. >> a marmmont is heading back home this, is the picture of the animal after it was captured

today a neighbor spotted it and took pictures the giant squirrel likely hid underneath the hid of a car that visited yosemite or tahoe. >> people park their car, spend the night camping, hiking. they picked up an unknown hitchhiker. >> they're attracted to car engine's heat. >> cute little guy. glad he's okay. let's turn our attention to the weather forecast. >> things looking good on the 4th of july. fog pushing locally along the coast. sunny skies at this hour around bay area z we is gusty winds in many locations 30 miles per hour gusts now in

fairfield. 26 sfo. it's breezy or windy around the bay area depending on how you choose to describe it. 59 degrees in san francisco. 71 san jose. 67 at gilroy. 59 half moon bay. here is a live view from our east bay hills camera. looking towards mount diablo, traces of low clouds drifting in front of the lens now. 76 now in santa rosa. napa, 68. 81 fairfield. 78 concord. and downtown skyline, these forecast features, fog tonight. spotty drizzle overnight mild to warm for 4th of july. heating up this weekend to upper 90s inland areas by sunday.

cooling influence already, so it's been cooler than average today. it's going to warm up rather quickly as weekend approaches follow time line there. see this large, hot air mass expanding. it's going to bring us hot weather. notice clear inland areas. good visibility there. here in san francisco, near the coast, we'll have fog beginning to push in. so it's iffy now to say just how good or not good our viewing conditions will be looking to give you a better idea tomorrow. overnight, lows into mid to upper 50s. mild overnight. low 60s to mid to upper 08s inland. mild and warm some spots but not

hot. here is the accu-weather forecast. it will warm up on saturday. mid-90s inland. upper 90s sunday and monday. and about 70s on the coast. temperatures moderating into next week. i like it. >> details about that southern california nanny who won't leave after she was fired the new demands she's making before she moves out. >> here is a live look from sky 7 hd over a fire burning right now. it's still threatening homes more than 24 hours after it st

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this is very exciting. but i'm at my stop. come again? i'm watching this on the train. it's so hard to leave. good luck with everything. watch tv virtually anywhere with the u-verse tv app. with at&t, the u-verse revolves around you. 3, 2. lift off. >> the delta rocket blasted off this morning. it's carrying a satellite tracking global warming by monitoring carbon dioxide levels on earth. an equipment failure delayed takeoff. >> nasa ames celebrating it's 75th anniversary offering a living museum this month. it will feature artifacts that highlight involvement in space

exploration. it was named after joseph aims frng a founding member for arrow nautices. they'll display 17 pieces through july 31st. for a list go to our web site abc7 news.com. >> the nanny who refused to vacate the premiseses she did not want to show her face she says she will pack up for good on sunday under six conditions she wants the family out of the house while she's there. she is also asking for food, bathroom supplies and full access to her former room. >> i'd like to do is just have a police officer there and have them vacate, have the police officer see that i'm only taking stuff from my room. >> think say they're concerned if they're concerned she won't ever leave?

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we're back now with live pictures from sky 7 hd of a fire burning in napa county. so far, burning nearly six square miles, just 30% contained. it's at 3800 acres now, just huvenlth two homes have been destroyed as well as five

buildings mandatory evacuations are still in place. flames threaten 380 structures, many of them homes, crews hope to make more progress tonight. temperatures continuing to drop and humidity rises. >> a bay area congressman is on his way to texas to see what's happening with all of the unaccompanied children crossing the u.s. border. congressman swalwell will participate in a homeland security briefing. laura anthony has the story. bay area congressman says he wants owe see what's happening with those immigrant children in texas. >> once they do come into the united states i think we have to find foster families or any family members until we can find these children and families in their countries of origin. >> like many, swalwell is by

imaging these these, putting difficult decisions here in the united states. 52,000 children have been picked up. most from guatemala, el salvador and honduras. there is little consensus about what to do about it. >> it's a sad story. >> mark mowser is on the contra costa republican committee. >> we have to find their families as much as possible. if we can find their families, we need to return them to the families that love them and care for them the most. >> we're saying is that these children should be welcomed. >> but this berkeley activist believes the only humane treatment is allowing all of them to stay. >> people from other places have crossed borders. >> this group called stop mass incarceration staged a protest this week. >> should be taken care of

medically, provided education. and not be deported. >> president obama said this week he will take executive action without involving congress to try to solve the immigration crisis along the southern border. laura anthony, abc7 news. >> buses transporting immigrant women and children to san diego turned back yesterday. about 100 people waving american flag stood in the way. >> a bad report card for president obama tonight he tops list of the worst president since world war ii. that is according to a new yuft poll. 33% of those surveyed say president obama is the worst, with 28% choosing george w. bush. 13% picked richard nixon. 8%, jimmy carter. >> senator boxer visited ucsf medical center today to release a report on common medical

errors and how to prevent them the staff showed what steps they're taking to cut down on mistakes and infebruaryings things like a bar code to avoid errors administering medicine and a surveillance system to make sure doctors and nurses wash hands before treating a patient. a display tells staff how well they're doing. view to make it easy for people to dot right thing. put soap dispensers close to people make sure it's filled. >> medical mistakes are the third leading cause of death in the u.s.. >> new worries about terrorists tarringisting u.s. bound international flights with a new generation of sophisticated explosives. starting this month, maybe as soon as two weeks from now. some proposed measures include increased random screenings. expanded use of bomb detention and a longer list of clothing

that may have to be removed. government officials are paying special attention to airports in europe, potential gateways to the united states for radicals who have trained in war-torn syria. >> all european counter parts are focused on this all day, every day. tracking those who are going and might come back. >> officials say no specific plot has been uncovered but believe the threat is very real. >> meantime, a scare for passengers on board a quantas airways flight. a water pipe burst. one passenger says water seeped through the floor and rained on passengers in economy class the air bus landed in l.a. and quantas put passengers up in a hotel overnight. >> now to a shocking attack in southern california. an elderly man is out of the hospital after being beaten and robbed in a gas station this, is surveillance video of the june 24th attack in san

bernardino. the 78-year-old grandfather left with a fractured skull and broken nose. he remembers them asking for money and he was knocked out, cold . >> i was lucky. all i got was knocked out. they were looking for cash. because they didn't bother anything in the truck or take the truck. >> he spent four days in the hospital. police hope security video will help lead them to suspects. >> let's hope so. sickening. tonight's money matters stocks closing at record levels following news business hirings surged last month the dow rose 20 points, finishing less than 25 points below 17,000 the nasdaq edged down a point. s and p 500 gained a point. lindsay lohan suing makers of grand theft auto games, claiming the game maker used her image, using a character based on her

without her permission. target asking customers to leave guns home in a note posted wednesday, the interim ceo said guns in stores create an environment that is at odds with the shopping. >> a shortage of truck drivers could lead to higher prices in the grocery store, experts say it's due to rising fuel costs according to american trucking association 30,000 new drivers are needed on the job immediately. >> still to come, soccer surges in popularity. >> how that is giving a bill financial boost to san jose earthquakes. stay here.

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ernl quakes welcoming back two more player that's went to the world cup but also a lot of soccer fans because of the hype excitement over the world cup. the quakes have a game tonight. david? >> that is right. you'll see players and new fans this coming right past me now. there is a lot of impact as a result of all going on in the soccer world. higher sales of tickets and team apparel sales are two examples

but so is having two groups of players on the roster as well as momentum from world cup fever. it's an interesting world cup phenomenon. global competition is drawing new fans to the sports. >> i'm going to the first soccer game ever. yes. >> is this an excite thing some >> yes. >> she is buying seven tickets to a game next month. she gets a team scarf for each ticket the draw is the return of two players, defender vikter bernard yez and juanedo from the usa team. >> they're quality players. probably the best we have. and in terms of going forward they'll be a big help. >> they're going into tonight's game but with the star power of juanedo and bernard yez, sales

are growing. >> the seats are on the field. we call them our field level seats we have popularity in the seats. but there are still affordable tickets. $20 or $60. >> sales of team apparel are up in part because of a new logo and growing fan base. juando is getting plenty of publicity. team usa didn't advance, but no one is blaming him >> he is one of the best players in america. and the team played great together. everybody should be proud of all of the members of the team. >> world cup action continues on july 4th. you can watch friday's matches live on our sister networks.

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>> he said ma'am tell me tell you what i have against you. >> return to call we'll take any legal allegation from you. >> next thing i know he's telling me that my taxes weren't in order. >> he told jeanette she oweked $2500 and police were coming to seize her >> they'd have a sheriff out within an hour to arrest me. at the moment i was going oh, my god. >> she told the man she'd call her accountant. >> he said he's not going to save you. >> now, she sensed a fraud. her accountant said it was a consweeping the nation now. crooks, posing as irs agents demanding cash payments. >> is when i called you.

>> sheri didn't fall for it. she wanted to us alert you. >> there is a long pause >> you have the wrong number. he hung up. >> now, tries to catch crooks, too. turns out the schemers used phone lines from magic jack internet service. us users appear to be from irs. we told magic jack about this. and investigates them promptly, including coordination and cooperation with law enforcement. how to protest themselves from

various scams >> i called seven on your side there is probably many more people. >> for more go to abc7 news.com and click on the sections tab. then select seven on your side. there is a link on our home page. click on my picture to contact me. >> he would love to work on that. >> here is a patch of fog near the coast right now. clear skies in our inland locations. this is soon to become a

category 1 hurricane. it's got a cross over-north carolina by friday at 2:00 a.m . then, heading along atlantic coast. so it's probably not producing hurricane force conditions for u.s. back to the bay area tomorrow a warm day inland but not hot. we'll have a mild 4th of july. >> some tennis? >> another upset today. happens to be defending champion. and today's victory due in part to another shaky outing for the bull

tigers knocked oakland out of the post season, pulled off a sweep with the victory.

coco chris with a solo shot. then, two outs going deep, his 19th of the year, looking good. he has dominance after that. detroit leading and bases loaded. that ends that throughout detroit from there. monday night a two-run single. johnson surrendered four runs in one third of an inning. tigers in the sixth. tori hunter third fbi of the game. thrill of a lifetime for kids at st. ignacious high school. took part buster posy's pro camp. teaching youngsters fundamentals of the game.

after a horrific june, the giants starting july with a win. >> we won the opening game. so hopefully, we can build on that. and get some momentum going. >> 11th seed knocked off with a straight set victory. maybe the royal cup made him nervous. are those royal couples? there they are. two missed back hands and a racket adjustment. first in advance of the final four of a major. same side of the draw, serving

here. and 2017 he is okay he split first two sets. and things not looking good but he rallied. and proving roger fedderer bottom of the screen. still has rules. they split first two sets. he lost first set and serve in this patch. five match points and seals the deal advancing to 35th grand slam today with a four-set victory. today, harding park, public

course will play host to the match play championship in 2020 will host a major with pga championship. >> and i want to make this clear. this is the only venue in san francisco pga had interest in bringing a major championship to. >> we got the pga championship. >> that is a big deal. >> yes >> join me tonight on abc7 news at 11:00. we'll have latest on a massive fire that continues to grow. it's still 30% contained tonight a live report with late breaking developments.

>> then at 11:00 he's been waiting for this moment, meeting his father for the first time. we're there for a heart warming reunion. those stories and more. see you at 9:00 and 11:00. >> our breaking news coverage continues on twitter on abc7 news bay area. >>

this is "jeopardy!" please welcome today's contestants -- a librarian and stay-at-home mom from colorado springs, colorado... a research assistant and student originally from springfield, illinois... and our returning champion -- a laser applications engineer from east longmeadow, massachusetts... whose 1-day cash winnings total... and now here is the host of "jeopardy!" -- alex trebek. ank you, johnny. thank you, everyone. some victories mean more than others, and that was obviously the case on yesterday's program for howard ray winning over 30 grand.

let's see if he can keep it going today, though, against christi and matthew. let's go. the jeopardy! round. good luck with these categories, starting off with... next... and finally... howard. let's try the spanish job for $200, please. matthew. what is driver? no. christi. what is host? no. howard. what is waiter? waiter. that's right. spanish job, $400, please. howard. what is sculptor? good. spanish job, $600, please. christi. what's an accountant? that's it. spanish job for $800.