and one such celebrated case happened here in oakland in 2009, involving oscar grant, oscar grant's uncle went to meet with the brown family as well as walk in with the protesters. >> we stand with our friends in ferguson and we stand with young people of color and families here in this valley and say hands up! >> we all belong. >> this was one of 40 gathers across the u.s. by religious leaders to stand in solidarity by the people of ferguson. their congregations are jewish, methodist and catholic. they represent the diversity of silicon valley and they share the pain of a community divided in missouri over the shooting death of michael brown. >> race is merely a social construct. there is only how many races people? one race. the human race. and we all belong. >> as the wheels of justice move slowly in ferguson this inner-faith group is planning a large rally next wednesday at san jose hall. reverend jeff moore is president

of the san jose naacp. >> we're sick and tired of being sick and tired of this happening. we're tired of it. and it is time we hold the elected politicians accountable to it. if they're not going to force change or make change, we, the people, must make change. >> reporter: among those here, sefus johnson, the uncle of oscar grant who was shot by a police officer five years ago and just returned from ferguson. he spent a week protesting and meeting with the family of michael brown also shot by a police officer. their common experience has allowed grant to offer counsel to michael brown's family. >> i understand the anger and hurt. but this is the time where we have to continue to stay prayerful and continue to stay on course and really you utilize in our spiritual eyes and inner self and believe that the system is going to work. >> reporter: in san jose, david louie, abc 7 news. now, here is another look at

the protest at franck oh ogalla plaza. obviously, we're following and we'll watch the situation in oakland and bring you any significant developments. in the meantime, authorities are investigating the death of an unidentified man whose body was found on interstate 80 in hayward earlier today. the man apparently fell from an overpass and was hit by a big rig just before 5:00. at first it appeared to be a suicide. then authorities spoke for a witness and they're not so sure. >> until we can you know, get enough information to make that decision at this point what we know is he jumped. why, we haven't determined. so we can't call it a suicide and we can't call it a homicide. >> police are not saying what that witness told them specifically. but a neighbor of the man told abc 7 news that the victim was

seen walking with a woman when somebody in a car pulled a gun on them. the woman ran but the man could not because of a disability and likely thought jumping was his object option. and police released a sketch of an attacker wanted in a string of sexual assaults in fairfield, he is described as 5'7", with a slim build and light red colored hair. he attacked one jogger and moments later tried to attack a teenager on the trail. a third victim came forward and said she was attacked while jogging. an extensive search has not found anything so far. the search continues tonight for a bay area teacher missing in the sierra for nearly two weeks. obviously with every passing hour and day now his safe return seems less likely. but still his family hopes. abc 7 news reporter tiffany wilson is live in fremont where this man was a teacher, tiffany? >> reporter: yes, and at this hour we are learning new

information. officially the national park service says that the search for greg muck is ongoing. but we have a reliable source in kings canyon who tells abc 7 news that his body was found and the coroner has been called. with a thick beard and long hair, greg muck looked at home in the mountains. over the phone, his brother-in-law says he was. >> greg is an avid experienced hiker. he has been backpacking and hiking for 20 years. >> reporter: this map shows the area muck planned to cover during the solo one-week hike. he was last seen wear ago blue shirt and bandanna. >> it would be typical not to hear from him for the several days? >> yeah, he is a map and compass guy, he doesn't use a gps. >> reporter: when his family came forward, they offered support to the wife and 5-year-old daughter. >> he is a very kind, gentle

guy. >> reporter: last year, he taught second graders at john gome elementary school. his love of the outdoors spilled into his teaching. >> he was more comfortable outdoors an inside. >> he loved hiking and was into saving the earth. >> reporter: the national park service described the area he was last seen in as rocky and rough terrain with elevations up to 3,000 feet. from fremont, muck's former and current principal are offering his family support. >> mary is a great woman of faith. and so she was like, she said all we can do is pray. and i thought yeah, that is all we can do. >> reporter: in fremont, tiffany wilson. abc 7 news. and search crews are trying to find another missing hiker in the ventana wilderness along the central coast. nelson told his friends if he didn't contact them by august 15th they should report him

missing. he is an experienced hiker but was exploring the part of the forest in which he never hiked before. more than a dozen local and state agencies are searching for him on the air and ground. and today, returning to homes after they were destroyed by the wildfire. the way fire as it has been called has ten burned homes and more than 3300 acres. the fire is 15% contained. 200 homes are under evacuation and another 1300 homes are threatened. officials say it is moving to the west, that is at least encouraging news. there is clearly relief this afternoon as the worst has passed in oakhurst, the small foothills community outside yosemite directly in the path of a wildfire starting monday afternoon. right now cal-fire says the fire is 40% contained with most of the effort concerned on mop-up at this point. abc 7 news reporter laura

anthony has more. >> i am so happy to be home i could just jump up and down. >> reporter: both in their 80s, lorene and dale web returned to their home in oakhurst after two days of fear and uncertainty. was there a time when you thought you wouldn't have anything to come back home to? >> oh, yes, oh, yes. >> reporter: though it came close, the fire skirted the area near their house much to their relief. >> the shops up here, everything is -- just like it us supposed to be. >> we got lucky it was headed north towards our house. >> reporter: this man almost lost his home and barbecue business to the fire. but today it was all about getting back to business, thanking the firefighters who made sure his place and many others survived. >> just to bring the community back out. let them know that not just sit at home and be depressed about it. let's get out and do this. >> reporter: out front on highway 41, cheerleaders from the local high school came out

to express their gratitude to passing firefighters. that is not to say some here haven't suffered greatly like the family who lost this home and everything in it. just a few weeks after they moved in. and although there is still plenty left to do it is clear today that the immediate danger from the junction fire has passed. >> taking advantage over the favorable weather conditions we had overnight. we're really looking good today so far. >> we're just glad to be home. >> reporter: dale web turns 81 this friday. well, happy birthday. >> well, thank you, that is a great birthday present for us right here. >> reporter: in oakhurst, laura anthony abc 7 news. and our weather is about to change. you bet cheryl and dan, we're going to start to feel summer around the bay area. we'll see 90s showing up. i'll let you know when coming

up. okay, sandy, thank you. also the spectacle, and what people are doing about this stunt in the middle of traffic. plus, on the move, why one community is seeing a lot more of these giant, hairy spiders all over the place. and from bison to climbing the steps of the bay area city hall,

. covering los altos and all the bay area. and the test results for a northern california patient who showed symptoms of ebola are expected in about three days so we'll wait and see. the patient returned recently after traveling to west africa and is quarantined at the south

medical center. doctors say the patient was considered low risk but was tested after showing symptoms consistent with ebola. >> california is an international crossroads, people come here from all over the world. it is not surprising that people come here from west africa. the other important point is that the initial symptoms of he have -- ebola are non-specific. >> symptoms can appear from two to 21 days after exposure. the cdc is conducting the test. and the assembly approved a constitutional amendment that would allow pay and benefits to be with held from suspended legislators. the amendment has to be approved by voters before it can become law. but that wouldn't happen until it appeared on the ballot in 2016. lawmakers approved it too late. that effort comes after the recent suspension of three state

senators, including san francisco democrat leland ye. and the gag order to stay in place, tonight, the judge denied the request to have that order lifted. the attorney brigs said he has information that would exonerate his client and he wants the public to see it. >> my client's life is on the line and this investigation was completely made up by the fbi. so that means it is a chess game, a matter of life and death. >> chow was accused of conspiracy and money laundering charges. brig said his client will spend the rest of his life in jail if convicted because of one prior arrest record. and the person who stole a million from silicon valley trust funds will spend time in jail. leo kennedy was sentenced to six years in prison, the 62-year-old from danville pled guilty to fraud earlier this year and

likely will be ordered to pay nearly $14 million in restitution to see victims. kennedy is expected to report to prison on october one. and bank of america to pay a record $17 billion to settle charges of misconduct in selling mortgage-backed securities. the associated press says the deal is the largest settlement of its kind. an official announcement is expected tomorrow. the justice department has accused b of a of selling bad mortgages that triggered the housing crisis and the meltdown of 2008. and apple stock hitting a new high of 101 dollars and nine cents this afternoon, a market value of $603 billion. this comes after the cupertino company is expected to release assets this fall. the development is up 35% from last year. that much money indicates it is likely more than just a few

iphone but also a potential new product. google taking ocean view map under water. the new ocean view map showing the coral reefs and the barrier reefs, it is a partnership where they use a specially designed camera similar to the lens already used by street view cameras. and you know it is tarantula mating season out there in the bay area, they're out there in numbers tonight. nick smith is out there in mo t mounmount diablo. >> reporter: if you have get bitten, it is like a bee sting, mating season is affected because there is less of a food supply. that means that the male

tarantulas looking for a mate have to be quick about it. >> am i looking at a future scientist? >> i don't know. >> reporter: well, the folks near walnut creek are happy to have her here, hannah is among the dozen or so young people that learn about the types of animals that usually make most people uncomfortable. like snakes and spiders, tarantulas to be specific. >> tarantulas are larger than most spiders you will see in your back yard, but people should not be afraid of them. >> reporter: she is an expert on north america's largest spider. >> fall is their mating season and their normal time to come out. >> reporter: and mount diablo is loaded with the dark brown saucer sized creatures, they are an important part of our ecosystem. as part of the population they are necessary. this year, the eight to 12-year-old males leave their burrow to wander off in search of a female with which to mate.

>> it is fun to enjoy what the earth gave to us. >> reporter: i caught up with jaden, he says he doesn't know much about tarantulas, he knows they live here. >> i don't know much about them. i know that they freak people out. >> reporter: so what should you do if you come across a tarantula? >> you should stand and observe the animal because they're really cool when they're out and about. but try not to get in its way. let it do its business and find the mate it needs and enjoy it for what it is. >> reporter: nick smith, abc 7 news, mount diablo. and police are looking for the person responsible for a side show on the golden gate bridge. the incident was posted on instagram sunday afternoon, it appears to last only 15 seconds. but you can see how scary it is and it certainly caused delays. the chp responded to that scene after receiving several 911

calls. so far no word of an arrest. this is the first word of an illegal side show staged on the golden gate. and a marin landmark used in the clint eastwood movie is coming down. it was used in the "dirty harry" movie. part of the trestle was removed after a truck hit it. now crews are taking down 200 feet of this thing to make way for a pedestrian overpass across the blake boulevard. crews say the trestle is a safety hazard because it is at risk of deteriorating or even catching fire easily. so it just has to go. you know how we had paul mccartney say good-bye to candlestick? hi, there, dan and cheryl. nice try, dan. >> yeah, why not? >> why not? >> hey, it is beautiful out

here, brighter than it was earlier today. we're seeing a lot more sun and lingering clouds right now. let's look at live doppler 7 hd with a nice breeze, temperatures this afternoon, mid-60s to low 80s the highs so far. and you can see still a little gray along the coastline into parts of the north bay. but most of the rest of the bay area enjoying the sunshine. this morning, it was wet as we had expected. measurable drizzle, 3/4 of an inch, now down in southern california our live doppler 7 hd is tracking showers around riverside. there, as we take you in a little bit closer we have been seeing some heavier returns in that area. but since then, lightened up. some of the thunderstorms if they do develop could actually dump heavy rain down there. so a flash flood watch is going into wednesday, which is tonight. and 9:00 p.m. if you're traveling there, there is still

a chance of showers and thunderstorms. here is a view from the emoryville camera. 66 in san francisco, 71 in oakland, 78 in san jose, 63 half moon bay, and you have blue skies to match the water. sunny there tomorrow. 78 the high after a morning low of 43 degrees. 66 in santa rosa right now. you know the heavy cloud cover really held your temperature down. the high only made it to 67. 72 in novato, 68 concord, livermore, san jose, camera showing you nice sunny skies. 81 for the high tomorrow. and low clouds and fog tonight. a seasonal pattern for the upcoming weekend. take a look at the cloud pattern. we take you back in town. a southerly wind flow really brought in a strong push of marine air into the north bay. and then it just lingered well into the afternoon which is why temperatures have been so cool in that area. but things are going to change. overnight tonight, low clouds

and fog could see some spotty drizzle towards morning, sunny and warmer for tomorrow afternoon. as we take a look at your morning temperatures, a lot like today. a mild start. mid-50s to the low 60s. and don't be surprised if you run into slick roads although the marine layer is not expected to be as deep as it has been in days past. highs for your thursday, upper 60s, san francisco, when you go from 66 to 79 you will feel the difference. 74 richmond, oakland, palo alto, 79 degrees. out towards livermore and antioch it will get warm. upper 80s, 74 in santa cruz, a look at the accuweather forecast, slight dip on friday but really not a whole lot of change, weekend looks fabulous, mid-60s to upper 80s. night and morning low clouds and fog giving away to sunshine. by tuesday and wednesday of next week we're going to bring you back the summer heat. low 90s inland, upper 60s,

coastside. well, this is just absolutely pleasant weather. i know some people are waiting for summer. it is coming back. >> thank you very much. >> all right. well, just ahead, christopher columbus and his voyage to the americas. tonight, researchers say a long-held theory is flat out wrong. and interesting, new at 6:00. you ever let someone follow you and track your every move? did you know some apps let you do that?

. the pentagon confirms that the u.s. military launched a secret mission earlier this summer to rescue americans kidnapped by isis, including the executed reporter james foley, that mission failed. tonight, the new mission to catch the man in the black mask who killed foley so brutally. and the message for parents, for all of us.

and attorney general harris asking the bay area's top law firms to represent children in immigration and deportation proceedings. representatives from a variety of nonprofits gathered in san francisco to talk about the crisis. law firms pledged to provide a minimum of 500 hours of pro bono work for these cases. the recent study found that nine out of ten children who appear before an immigration judge without a lawyer are sent back home. yet more than half could qualify for some sort of relief. >> the cases will play out, we want to make sure a child has representation, because an 8-year-old shouldn't have to represent themselves. >> some law firms are having their paralegals help with the cases. and the number of dead in japan raised to 36, people are still missing.

hillsides swept into residential areas and at least five neighborhoods after heavy rains left the slopes unstable. and areas on high alert, parts of iceland are evacuated because of fears of an earthquake, 3,000 earthquakes believe it or not since saturday. if this thing blows, travel companies have been warned to prepare for the repeat of the chaos seen when another volcano blew its top in 2010. you may remember how a huge dust cloud shut down much of europe's air space for six days grounding 100 flights and affecting more than 10 million people. and europeans who brought diseases to the new world were long blamed for wiping out populations of native americans. but researchers say the real problem could have been seals. scientists say tuberculosis strains may have spread from people in africa to sea lions and seals from those you see

here. and the mammals carried it to south america long before christopher columbus arrived in 1492. and not long after, seals brought the disease to north america. tuberculosis is very deadly killing up to 2 million people every year. well, unless you have had a bucket over your head in the last two years, you heard about a popular fundraising. >> not one but two groups took part in the

comes up new at 6:00. the controversial police shooting of a man in a san francisco park. tonight, why supporters say it is a matter of civil rights. also the future of smartphone-driven ride services. and the behind-the-scenes battle in sacramento that could drive them away. and see how volunteers like

python-ron help kids with life-threatening illnesses, all coming up at 6:00. >> and ama thank you. see you then, well, the ice bucket challenge has reached san francisco's top safety experts. >> that was five gallons of chilly water being dumped on the police chief. >> actually, it was way better than me. >> refreshing. >> but they deal in water all the time. we're a dry sport ball club, these guys are water people. >> the chief got his revenge moments later dumping icy water on the fire chief. all to raise money for awareness, for the disease that causes nerve cells to degenerate. also known as als. >> and he opted out of the challenge, but made a large

donation to charity. >> it is cool, we did it. >> thank you for joining us. >> welcome to "world news." tonight, the hunt is on for the savage killers from the terrorist group isis. dressed in black. speaking with a british accent. executing an american. and tonight, brian ross has breaking news. there was a rescue attempt that failed. and scenes from severe storms. monsoon rains, and what the victims see when they return home. and the high-speed police chase that ended inches from customers sitting outside in a cafe. and the young girl with a 70-mile-per-hour fastball. we go in search of her secret. what makes her so good? good evening to you on this wednesday night. as we come on the air, the hunt