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we just experienced another after shock. there have been dozens. 2.9 less than one hour ago. officials reported things are getting better here, people now have service again this evening. power mostly restored. still, 15,000 customers are still waiting, however, so there is work to be done. only one road in napa county remains closed. that is old sonoma road napa valley unified school district cancelled school for a second day as inspectors work to make sure classrooms are safe. they don't want to put kits kidz back into classrooms that are not safe so they're making sure there is no problem. and the red cross going to be open again tonight. officials say things are going as well as can be expected this quickly after such a significant
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event i'm on 3 and brown street. and let me give you an idea of where we are in relationship to the epicenter of the quake. it is about five miles south of brown at third street. about halfway between napa and american canyon, kind of explain plaining why we ended up with all of this here in the heart of the downtown area. now, we have live team coverage, we're here covering this story for you. we're going to begin with abc7 news reporter laura anthony here with, me here in downtown napa. laura, good evening. >> a lot of the damage here yesterday after the quake is to the 19th century historic buildings and landmarks here downtown. perhaps of most devastating in
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terms of economics is to the businesses just blocks from here. >> you can see the brick coming off the corners. >> it's not a store or restaurant, but this art deco building is his livelihood. it's been red tagged because of the damage during sunday's quake. iet could have been worse. it could be a pile of bricks so far, it might be something we can save. >> the residents of the downtown victorian have an uncertain future, having to move out in a hurry. because it, too, has been red tagged and so it is for now in downtown napa, many buildings and businesses took a direct hit. >> can it just empty. stores i have shopped in. businesses that i have done business with so many years are closed up now. >> barbara wiggins owns mustard
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seed clothing company. >> we lost our windows, then, right next to the old library here. so that is is a concern, too. it's not sound right now. >> these strange-looking vehicles are driving around downtown, measuring to see if there are more gas leaks. >> pg&e brought in car mounted gas tee -- detection >> like many we met after the earthquake here many building and business owners do not have earthquake insurance. despite that, they're vowing to repair and reopen as soon as possible. >> thank you very much. we're monitoring a breaking news
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situation in vallejo tonight. inspectors say a church bell tower is in danger of collapse because of the quake. we're at carolina street and sonoma boulevard inspectors say it caused major damage to the bell tower. police shut down part of sonoma boulevard. if the tower falls, debris could hurt someone. abc7 news reporter nick smith is going to have a live report coming up here at 6:30 the napa first united methodist church is closed today, with no word on when it will reopen. a meeting will be held to discuss the future of the church. a portion of the facade is leaning and in danger of falling. there is damage to the inside of the church. a lot of masonry debris coming down inside of the church as well. that building dates back to
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1874. it's a stunning building. now in need of serious repairs. on the subject, that is what many people here in wine country are beginning to assess here, they take a look at the shock beginning to wear off. now, reality of how to deal with this is sinking in. we met someone here today, who suffered pretty good shaking and damage at his house, and was kind enough to share video he took. >> my wife was screaming and the bed was going back and forth across the floor. >> doug's home is not very star from the epicen text r of the quake. iet stopped and looked like bombs going off across the valley. >> pictures, some booze down
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there. you can see this room, you can't get into it now. >> doug shot this video. >> we've got are the of broken classes. >> it's a scene repeated across wine country. they're fortunate. they can stay in their home. >> this is the only damage struck trally. >> doug is grateful. >> it was tough going to bed last night because of the after shocks but you know, it wasn't as bad as it could have been. so we're probably pretty lucky. >> a lot of people feel that way. you can see this all over downtown and parts of napa. i can tell you having talked to people here today, they're
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shocked, they're very determined they're going to move forward. one of the things we know happens in an emergency is people turning to you in large numbers depending on the information that media outlets can provide. and to that end, the napa valley register did yeoman's work the journalists there did everything they could to keep the information going. >> this very important addition almost didn't happen, but did happen because of the effort by paper and staff. they made it happen because of the adage the news never stops >> we'll be in business. you can count on it.
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>> that is a promise that the napa valley register will continue covering the news this is the town's daily newspaper. almost a miracle that this paper was able to print, and distribute a full edition on time. this is why, take a look. this is the newsroom, or was the newsroom. the editors were using a conference room, assessed to be safe and worse, it's gigantic printing press cracked, a seven unit press, each weighing 16,000 pounds moved four inches across the concrete floor. another newspaper printed the paper for the register they were able to do their jobs and make deadlines
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>> you go into that news coverage mode and put everything else aside. >> napa valley register covers the news, no one thought it would become part of the news >> public works crews are on the job tonight trying to repair dozens of water main breaks. anyone who lost water service is advised to use bottled water for drinking or cooking or boil tap water for a full minute. some may have their water cutoff while the team makes repairs nearby. >> a 13-year-old boy was injured when a chimney collapsed on him. sergio, you spoke to the boy's best friend today?
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>> yes. nicholas's family says the friend was here for a sleep over on the couch. nick ras on a cushion here on the floor. the shaking caused a big fireplace to collapse the brick and mortar that came tumbling down is now piled in the family backyard his friend was there when it happened. >> i said his name. and then, i said, a few seconds later his parents came over. >> dylan suffered injuries to his pelvis. his aunt says he did try to move. >> that he was crawling away with a shaking. the bricks fell on him. >> she says the family did
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secure the fireplace. tonight dylan is recovering from a nine-hour surgery at uc davis medical center. his aunt says he's in good spirits >> we're certain he'll be able to get back to his daily routines and to do things he loves to do. >> his friend tells us they were doing home work and fell asleep, but jolt add wake by shaking sunday morning. it's clear he's still emotional about watching his friend get hurt. >> just seeing him being wrapped in the back board they're taking him in was -- >> i'm told nicholas dylan is improving and condition has been upgraded from critical to serious. that is pretty good news the family tells me they're going to have to tear it out because they don't want it to be
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a safety hazard should another earthquake happen. >> just ahead, what is next for homeowners and businesses? >> i'm michael finney at crosswalk community church where we're taking your questions. >> unfinished business at 49ers new stadium. >> i'm sandhya patel. here is a hint of what is still to come and warmer weather. details are straight ahead
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and good evening, live in downtown napa at 3 and brown street. people are still assessing an amazing amount of damage here in the downtown area. and to that end glad to have the mayor of napa with me i know it's a tough circumstance how are things doing today? >> it's nice to walk around and talk to people they appreciate being able to tell their story. every time we talk down street a restaurant was opened that is cleaned up. and they're really working hard. >> quickly what is the biggest need here? >> piggest need is
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system. we're going to be working through the night. >> you guys here working hard, long hours. >> long hours just to be sure and you're helping. >> thank you, jill, appreciate it they're working hard here to help people get back on their feet which is what michael finney is doing. he's put together to help people to prepare for the next event. >> you're right about a great group of people. we have the best and brightest including ceo of the california
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earthquake authority. >> i have a bunch of questions over and over again. they want to know can an individual condominium owner buy earthquake insurance? >> you bet. jump on our web site earthquake authority.com. there is information there. they can choose what kind of coverages they want for wall paper, and they can buy the lost assessment coverage before hit up by a big assessment. they can get coverage for that. they can insure contents of the things. and people ought to check it out. >> another question i'm hearing a great deal, he says he's been concerned there won't be enough
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money. events like this will break you guys. >> it's so rare going to happen once every 450 years. we have great financial strength, over capabilities. >> thank you very much. back to you, dan. i understand we're under time pressure. back to you. >> we'll take it back here in the studio. thank you very much. looking at the weather, dreary this morning and cooler. >> yes, it
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we'll talk about low clouds coming back in along the coastline here. we're tracking thunderstorms that have been dumping heavy rain. clouds there, temperatures into the 60s from san francisco and oakland san jose, 72 degrees here is a view. we're getting drops there. temperatures upper 60s and mild now in fairfield and concord into the 70s. east bay hills camera, low clouds coming back towards us. here is a look at the forecast. low clouds spreading overnight tonight. temperatures rebounding tomorrow. with warm to hot conditions
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mid-60s to low 680s. high pressure starts to build in. warming begins tomorrow, that ridge numbers in and temperatures continuing to go up. category 4 you can see how large this hurricane is and gusts 160 and going to kick up a large southerly swell. noon too many, 10 to 15 feet in case you're traveling there. here along our coastline, a marine statement through thursday. mixed swell, large southerly swell arriving tomorrow with strong currents expected. so be careful. it's not what you might be used
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to normally. clear inland, but you will see low clouds along the bay and coast. it's a warmer day. 76 fremont. 80 degrees in santa rosa. 67 half moon bay. accu-weather forecast, heat is on. temperatures going up wednesday, by thursday, we're talking beach weather, a slight dip in temperatures friday, saturday. but don't feel it until sunday. over the weekend we're going to watch hurricane marie carefully. we'll get clouds out of it for long holiday weekend and may be putting rain drops in there so just stay tuned. >> thank you, sandhya >> still ahead on abc7 news at 6:00 last operating nuclear power plant is causing concern.
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especially after yesterday's quake. >> and find out what this u.s. gs scientist had to say about the bay area's most-r
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a former inspector at the last operating nuclear power plant in california wants it shut down, at least temporarily.
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he says the nrc is not enforcing his own safety rules saying it should be closed until regulators can determine whether the reactors can withstand shaking from a major earthquake. pg&e maintains it is safe. >> police in mountain view arrested six people a deadly shooting at shore lien amphitheater. among those arrested was young jeezy. he and give others were arrested during a performance in irvine. six people arrested were all charged with firearms-related offenses but police did not say whether they had anything to do with the shooting. >> 49ers are whipping up the new field at 11 eyes stadium again. you can see every inch of the sod is gone.
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the team will install a seal this weekend, possibly with a different kind of grass. miners just replaced it on thursday. they complained about conditions again last night. the new field is expected to be ready in time for a soccer match on september 6th. >> and our live team coverage of the napa earthquake continues. >> we'll continue taking a look at damage assessments and efforts to get back on their feet here in wine country. a lot of work still to do, but it's underway. >> also ahead, impact the earthquake had on napa's wine industry. will it lead to higher prices? and we'd like to thank first responders we hope this image on our facebook page
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good evening once again, >> hi, dan we want to get to you right away. the clean up continues. >> yes the clean up discontinue. and really it's remarkable down here at third and brown streets. this giant pile of bricks came crashing down off this building. and look down here this, giant piece of concrete fell off a building. and then, take a look across the street. old court house, there are two magnificent perry mason-style courtrooms.
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lined with beautiful wood. a lot of damage to that court house. just a block away, ways at a convenience store. open for business, and everybody acting normally. a lot of businesses have been doing that today signs life is beginning to return to normal. many restaurants are open for business tonight. some are inviting people in for happy hour. and restauranteers have spent all day cleaning up to greet diners and try to get a level of normalcy. another key industry hit hard is the wine industry, life blood of this part of the bay area. many wineries lost countless bottles and barrels of wine.
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and are trying to deal with the terrible loss. tiffany wilson is live with that part of the story. good evening. >> good evening, it is a major warehouse with 65 different winery barrels. today they've been piecing together rubble like this. you can see it's become a graveyard, very expensive french oak. money down the drain. dozens of banged up barrels, crushed cases and smashed bottles the initial sight rendered them speechless. >> he came out sh his face was white. >> today, crews hook and hoist
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barrels one by one. >> it will be in the millions we've lost. >> a race against time, and temperatures as new harest is underway. >> we need every inch to process those grapes. >> whitney's family stored their vintage with fontanella. she says it could have been worse. >> i was glad the crew wasn't in here during the earthquake. we'd be looking for them. >> michael says the earthquake wasn't a huge set back for the industry. >> if there is a silver lining two vintages are 2012 and 2013, our biggest ever. if we're going to lose something it's great to lose vintages we have a lot of. >> as for future prices? >> not a lot of us lost wine. the majority did not lose anything. i'm not sure if this is going to
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impact prices to be honest. >> and all wineries here and fontanellas. >> thank you, tiffany. developing news in another city, vallejo the tower is in danger of collapsing. nick smith is live with the latest. nick? >> you know the tape is in place because crews just arrived to begin repairs on the church. they have to act quickly. they want to have it fixed in time for classes
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if you think they're singing the blues think again. >> music does heal. >> the store is miles from the epicenter but her shop felt the 6.0 quake. and the damage left behind. >> it's pretty shocking. >> this is surveillance video of cameras capturing the moment the quake hit the power and force shaking the store front. >> like a train hit the store. >> take a look. this is a camera in the office recording events at the same time. this office looks like a snow globe. >> to see it hit the floor, and the office was shocking. >> most damage reserved for commercial buildings where continued inspections have seen
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a number of red tagged buildings grow. the post office is only a stone's throw from city hall. this street was a sea of yellow tape. chimneys have reduced to piles of brick the city has been shaken but not defeated. a community. still finding a reason to sing. >> despite damages, scientists called the quake fairly routine for it's size. he found clues in the cracks in the road. he says that is fairly typical for a magnitude 6 shaker. >> earth moved two and a half
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inches. and this slip releases energy. >> schwartz says yesterday's quake caused more stress on nearby faults but not likely to trigger major earthquakes in northern california. >> dan ashley is just miles from the epicenter. dan? >> good evening. i met beth, standing over there. they're going to take a christmas card picture behind me as a way of preserving this unfortunate moment but they're making the best of it. so far, 70 homes have been red tagged and 200 yellow tagged. businesses that deal with window and glass replacements are just overwhelmed with
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>> we tried to help out as much as we could to provide quotes to do repairs. >> large dumpsters have been placed around the city and school sites residents can leave debris at homes or businesses, which is a great idea because there is going to be much debris and the city is trying to help residents by giving them a place to dispose of the things that are broken around their home. >> if you have questions, michael finney are helping people answering questions among
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other issues. if you can help the people affected by the napa earthquake use your cell phone to text red cross to 90-999. that will send the red cross a $ten donation. stay w
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michael finney is here to provide information. michael? >> we've been helping people here all day long, they've been coming down, tweeting and going through facebook and we've been working hard to get them answered. they're still here, they're going to be here until 7:00. and joining me is jane albert. a victim here we seldom think about are pets. correct? >> many pets found their way to
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the animal shelter but we're encouraging people to reach out to neighbors and if neighbors or friends are missing pets, you know help them. those are ones that are frightened and scared. >> if people lost a pet because of this what should they do? >> so contact the animal shelter, they can make a lost report and go to the shelter, see animals that are so we're posting pictures of lost pets. so we're -- >> your web site is? >> napa humane.org. >> one more question. do animals feel emotional distress after this event? >> well, just like people, it's
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a trauk event. they need time to recover. and this is important with dogs and kitties i like to say if they don't like to snuggle, let's not snuggle, if they do, hold them tight. >> thanks for joining us we're going to be here until 7:00. and we'll keep finding you answers >> bay area is coming together to help earthquake victims in napa. we have a way you can help. just click on give where you live icon we'll be right back
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coastal clouds starting to come back in from the ocean there. we'll see them around the bay as well. upper 60s and plenty of sunshine for tuesday. accu-weather forecast showing you numbers inland. heading towards wednesday through friday low 70s along the coast thursday
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and friday. could be more than clouds, we'll see. >> people in napa try to resume their lives, can dab, i know you have thoughts on what really matters in the wake of this event. >> i do. thank you very much. a few things are clear. we're lucky here. had this hit at 3:20 in the afternoon, a lot of people could have been hurt and maybe killed these buildings would have crashed down potentially on workers and visitors second, people lost a lot of money. some will have earthquake insurance, many will not losses are being measured in dollars not lives this is a biggest quake since loama preyeta. i remember
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reporting are from the rubble in the streets back then the damage was worse and dozens died. bottom line is prepare now, please. use this experience to protect our families. we live in an amazing place, but live with risks and reminded of that yesterday we can't change. that but what really matters is that we do our part to minute niez that risk together and do it now. >> thank you, dan. >> it's great advice. how many of us, do you have three days of water? >> we do. we can't have shoes by the bed. didn't have that. >> hopefully, we can learn from this experience. >> and new role with giants for
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geek, 49ers will to avoid the risk of injury, jim harbaugh may want to see a little bit of collin kaepernick because the offense looks out of whack right now. niners with back up leading for best drive of the preseason. >> i caught a lot of heat for that last year and never lost confidence i knew i was capable of catching a football. it's just a little thing just comes out of focus he seeing the ball. you know, makes all the difference if you just do that. >> college football kicks off this week, on saturday, cal visiting northwestern and stanford hosting ucht c davis.
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san jose state will hit the field thursday, thursday at home against north dakota. the job will go to blake jurich. so how does he feel? >> just nerves you know? i have been preparing and i think i'm ready to go. >> i think blake has been concities stent, has done a nice job. and making good decisions with the ball. and that are important in deciding the position. >> a's have another big series coming up in anaheim in a few days between now and then, three games in houston. and good seats are available.
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and into the 4th, here it comes and there it goes. a's in the sixth. giants taking tim lincecum out of the bull pen. timmy has been rocked for six starts in a row. he's all over the place. day one at u.s. open, attack of the killer bees okay, one bee but persistent. three of them gang up on this little bee the bee was just unstoppable.
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then, he went after venus williams. 2012 men's champ said he was uncomfortable, champ after cramp. somehow he was able to rally to pull out the victory. not easy, though. >> thank you, larry. be sure to join us tonight, view from above, remarkable images of the damage in napa captured by a drone, at 9:00. and the napa quake has many asking themselves can my home withstand a quake?
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that is it for this edition of abc7 news. >> for continuing coverage you'll find a photo calorie of the damage and tips on how to prepare on our web site. good night from wine country.
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