>> it's moved two inches. >> jim is measuring gaps caused by shifts in the ground. it's a process commonly referred to as after slips. >> it's slowing down a lot now but will keep moving. it will be more inches that slipped. >> this is a nice flat, even one. >> very concerned. >> scientists say cracks like the one found in the yard are slow to appear. >> it's probably opened up about 3, or 4 inches. >> and showing no signs of slowing down. this extends and comes close to his water tank. >> the cost is, you know, 25,

$30,000. >> a number al owens is familiar with. >> that area here raised up. >> a crack was caused in his water line. >> 2500 gallons worth of water. broke all valves across the tank. >> two men two, choices, repair or leave it alobe the city of napa's public works department is doing it's best to keep up. the city is warning drivers of potential road hazards. data collected suggests there are more after slips to come. >> two napa schools are planning

to reopen tomorrow. st. john the baptist catholic school was yellow tagged because of damage. stone bridge charter school planning to reopen tomorrow the building had cracks and fissures after the quake. >> for wineries, clean up has been a race against the harvest clock. >> they have. about 20% of the wineries sustained earthquake damage. for some, that was significant and devastating. the winery won't be able to begin tomorrow unless receiving a lot of outside help. >> what a difference a week makes. today, inside of the family winery, you'll find a clean

floor and tidy barrels of wine. >> i think adrenaline and enthusiasm of everyone here made it go fast. >> outside, a similar change. no more chaos, just equipment ready for grapes. the transformation required 16-hour days. they discovered it's not as bad as thought. they raced against a harvest crop, she says the community supplied what they needed time, and time again. >> it was amazing to show up with tanks and equipment. and workers. ready to pitch in, and do whatever they needed to be done. >> we found generosity all over napa valley. >> we have a very strong community. it's only stronger. >> the ceo donated 50 cases to local restaurants.

helping him replace what he lost. >> i think this is a nice break for people to know someone was thinking of them. >> tomorrow, harvest begins at the winery. >> sunday, i would have believed we'd be ready so quickly. >> in rutherford, abc7 news. >> there still a need for help in napa. text the word red cross and a $ten donation will appear on your next bill. >> a 3.5 quake in santa clara happened around 9:00 southeast of gilroy. no word on damage and injuries.

>> the search is on tonight in pittsburgh for a driver who needed away after hitting and killing a woman. michelle was walking her dog around 7:00. police say the driver hit a light pole, then struck the woman. witnesses say they saw the men driving away. >> he drives a telephone pole and she was lined up here and just walking down the sidewalk like a normal person. >> lease say a man was driving in a silver chevy. police hope witnesses will come forward and help them find the other driver. >> a fire involving a car trailer caused a major traffic back up firefighters closed two lanes near pacheco boulevard.

a part of the trailer was damaged and the lanes just reopened tonight at 5:15. >> professional rescuers credited a surfer from saving a boogie border this afternoon. lifeguards and firefighters looking for anyone else who might have been in distress. ocean beach attracts big crowds and the surf poses deadly danger all year >> for your every day swimmer this is not a place to be today. our professional life guards had trouble getting in. we have a strong rip. cold water, and people lose their lives here every day. >> a coast guard helicopter found no signs of another person reported to be in distress near

the beach. >> people driving up the peninsula might get a surprise. it's scheduled to open by 5:00 in the morning but work is going well. and they may be open sooner. vic lee is live with the latest. vic? >> there is a strong likelihood it will reopen. what is the biggest clue? m in my four decades i can tell you, i know what to look for when a job is done. take a look. this is a money shot. the proof the job was done. >> it's possible it will open

early. there is still work that has to be done. >> the extension has been closed since thursday afternoon. workers finished replacing hinges yesterday, and three more pours. >> it sets quickly. you can probably drive on it an hour and a half, and two hours after the concrete has been poured. >> this is a final job. >> when you're stopping vehicles have you to spend extra time to make sure they're strong enough, it's going to take a while. >> there is still deferred maintenance. there is also lane striping and clean up work before they can open the extension. caltrans says it learned a lot and it's a good thing and says this was a bigger job than others

>> that is why we're able to work quicker. we have had seven hours to do twice as much work as we've done previously. >> back live on the two # there is a strong likelihood they'll open this ahead of schedule. there is work there, done. the other hinge, farther south on this highway, workers are putting finishes touching on the guardrail. so stay tuned we'll keep you updated. >> you may want to stock up on quarters when you ride muni. adult fares went up $0.25 and now, costs $22.25 to ride

and a fast passes increased to $68. it does not affect fares for minors, seniors or disabled adults. >> new details tonight about the domestic violence charge against 49ers ray mcdonald. >> pressure the nfl and niners face. why some of the teammates will be likely part of the investigation. >> and slow, and low. why many combroerts are staying off the water in a popular lake in northern california. >> temperatures near 100 degrees in bay area locations today but cool breezes blowing tomorrow. the accu-weather forecast is coming up in just a moment. >> can there with be help for those affected

tomorrow, 49ers will talk for the first time after another player arrest this weekend, the fourth of the year. san jose police arrested him early sunday morning. abc7 news is live in san jose with more. sergio? >> neighbors tell me that saturday night there are cars lined up and down the street for a big party celebrating ray mccondonald's birthday. he turns 30 tomorrow

party ended with arrest. >> police arrived just after 2:30 sunday morning because of a noise complaint. then, they got another call about a domestic attack. >> officers arrested mcdonald on charges the first concern is for the safety of mcdonald's fiancee. >> i'm hoping you'll reach out for help. >> it's not clear how many were at the house, but according to neighbors other members of the 49ers were at the party. saying that means other players will be part of the investigation. >> if witnesses are intoxicated or if you get conflicting accounts, you know in, a high profile case, police are going to be under pressure to get it right. >> davidson specializes in

domestic violence cases and cautions against jumping to conclusions. the 49ers and nfl will be under pressure because this is a first case since the commissioner sdiebd tougher new penalties. in a letter, players could be suspended for six games and could get tougher sanctions for ca cases saying this could be a new opportunity by 49ers. >> the money wasn't given to him, how about creating more shelter space? >> they have not released statements since sunday's arrest. >> here is what the niners said yesterday. the organization is aware of the reports regarding ray mcdonald.

continuing to gather facts we'll reserve comment. >> 700 homes around happy camp threatened by wildfires tonight. this blaze is burning off state highway 96, forcing evacuation of 250 homes, firefighters focusing on creating defensible space around the homes. the wildfire burned 100 square miles since it started, only 15% contained. >> water levels are approaching a dangerous level. reporter patrick walker looks at one of the last summer day day s. >> like they do every labor day, they're spending the day on the lake. >> people think it's too low. we're here all the time. enjoying it. >> they're out here several

times per week. watching water levels go up and down. >> we've lost two unmarked island that's pop up. >> it's one of the few open. compared to other years it's pretty quiet on the lake which is dropping. down 3% in just a month. with almost twice as much going out per day as what is coming in. >> to give you an idea of what 39% looks like this is the last week once it drys up it's going to look like the slips do. the slips don't scare the locals >> they need to have it open. >> we're probably about 40-50

feet of water out there. >> more people fighting means everyone has to keep an eye out for each other. it's why they hope for a wet winter. >> you know we try to live by faith. hope we get rain soon. and that we're able to enjoy this. >> as soon as the water levelmy drops below 400 feet, the lake is at 400 feet, three inches. it's a game of inches out here tonight. >> not time for rain yet, spencer. >> yes. a little bit of summer. >> and sunshine and heat. we have had temperatures near 100 degrees today around the bay area, sunny skies from coast to inland areas and still warm.

taking a look at highs, 97 degrees in antioch. 99 in lake port. 96 in san rafael. mid to upper 80s around the bay. we have blue skies over the bay now. a live view shows that. we have 75 in oakland. 85 san jose. 64 half moon bay. hazy there, but no fog yet. it's 89 in santa rosa. 93 warm inland. and looking out towards mount diablo, coastal fog overnight a sea breeze is developing the pattern will be steady all week long. high pressure dominant bringing

us quiet weather pattern throughout the week and into the weekend. taking a look at the week ahead, high temperatures there vary from day-to-day not very much. a steady pattern is what the bay area can expect. overnight, look for fog returning to the coast. may be spotty drizzle mainly near the coast. will be mild and fblth animation, we'll see fog back on the coast. be aware there may be damp spots out there. we'll have a cooler day but a warm one. highs from 60s to upper 80s inland. south bay highs 82

mid-60s on the coast. 65 in the sunset district. 82 in napa. 72 in oakland. and inland east bay, highs here is the accu-weather forecast. a difference of one degree. mid to upper 80s inland a lovely first week of september. >> yes. >> okay. >> it's time to play. >> yes. >> opening day for a playground in oakland. >> yes. that is special here on abc7.

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>> you might think labor day is about labor. >> it's also a holiday, meaning no school. >> here is wayne freedman from oakland a little love, and labor by project kaboom and disney created something special. >> do you believe she wants to spin faster? we're guessing the latter. >> it's wonderful, better than what it was. >> it's thrashy. you know? looks nice. >> it is. >> i feel safe now. l >> this is a final product after months of planning and a frenzied day of volunteers and did final assembly august 8th.

friday, the park opened officially. kids admit they couldn't wait. . >> i played and got out. so i won't get in trouble. >> trouble with her grandma, pauletta rose. >> kids were admiring colors and everything. they was like, so when is it going to open? i'm like, soon. >> it's a matter of finishing touches that matting took a week. and because volunteers did the work. oakland city council member pushed it true. >> now, we're there. only necessary adjustments left is a matter of attitude, letting out the inner child, no matter

age. >> wayne freedman abc7 news >> we have and i'm glad the kids can use it. voters will have to wade through. >> talking peace in ukraine. getting ou

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a propane tank may have exploded in a home near forestville the fire burned at least an acre, and several cars in the process we have just learned one person was burned but don't know how badly. it's something you don't hear during many fires cruise ask neighbors not to drive out of the area because they needed to keep the roads

clear to get in. >> on this labor day, tension is crewing how little many are paid. there is a rising gap between poor and >> shutting down streets and turning heads, the local union marched at hyatt firerman's wharf. they want the right to organize the industry. >> hospitality is the biggest industry. if we don't raise the floor for workers in that industry our economy is going to get dragged down. >> part of raising the floor is raising the minimum wage. >> statistics sow san francisco is worst in quality than many

third world countries. and everybody else has seen wage wages stagnant. >> in oakland, workers have picketed in front of fast food restaurants. >> it indicates about 40% of the people in fast food restaurants can't afford a to put food on the table. there is something wrong with that picture. >> saying the pay hike could take a burden. >> a transfer costs from the employee from the taxpayer. >> vice president biden blamed low wages. >> one of the reasons we're not growing is because ordinary people have no money in their pockets for wages. >> san francisco would raise it

to $12.25. if they do stop them, they'll have to face these guys. in san francisco, abc7 news. >> president obama made another push for congress to raise the minimum wage. he spoke to hundreds of union employees saying the workers are better off now than when he took office. >> i want an economy where your hard work pays off with higher income and fair pay for women. and work place flexibility for parents. and affordable health insurance. i'm not asking for the moon. just a good deal for workers. >> president obama vows he can keep a hard sell on congress the way he quoted his wife, saying,

quote, i just wore her down. >> talks today aimed at growing tension in the ukraine. negotiators aren't talking about russia leaving crimia. response to russia's aggressive behavior. it responds to all security challenges wherever they may araise. >> today, members of the bay area's ukrainian community urged u.s. leaders to put pressure on russia. >> we want democracy. we're no longer unions. now, people have died for it. >> ukrainian leaders claim europe hasn't seen the hostility

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it's been eight days since the napa earthquake. >> yes. finding money to get repairs can be difficult. especially those without quake insurance and living on limited income. >> michael finney is here with answers. >> great. this is a report you'll only see on 7. the state and federal governments may have money to lend or give grants to those who need to it rebuild but that

might not be enough for many. there are organizations out there that are ready to step in and help. julie barns woke up to a loud rum sxbl a violent jolt. >> we can hear the house twisting and moving. glass breaking. >> she and her husband ran to her daughter's bedroom but couldn't open the door. >> we had to go through the other door. a plaster wall had fallen. so we had to move it to get to her. >> the home is yellow tagged. >> it's going to be expensive right now. >> they have a small saving as kt for emergencies. >> it's a huge stress financially when you have kids and families and house payments. you know? they aren't going away. >> veronica is from fema's ex-turnal affairs. saying if fema steps in, it will

provide loans and grants. >> they're just for repairs it's not a large dollar amount. >> phil is the director of volunteers in the california region, planning a long term response to unmet needs now. >> there are people who will not either qualify for a loan because they didn't realize you had to be able to repay the loan. >> it's been at most major disasters around the country. recently in oklahoma. >> they were putting on new roofs, and reroofing repair. to those buildings and putting in new windows. >> many organizations have long term disaster response teams. >> it's a comprehensive problem solving situation. >> craig patterson is a treasure

sure for napa chapter of habitat for humanity, saying it will be part of the long term efforts. >> with rebuilding projects from fairly minor to almost total rebuild. >> habitat for humanity has a store in fairfield with everything from cabinets to paint. once the federal and state assistance is worked out, just waiting. if you're interested on giving i've got them on our web site. >> excellent information. >> just ahead, the legal fight

for bay front recreational activities. >> it's a waste of tax dollars to have the litigation. >> the road that triggered a

in alameda there is a fight over what to do with a small plot of land near the bay's largest beach. >> it's putting taxpayers in the middle. >> it's a gem in the crowd of recreation spots. robert w crown state beach is the largest on the bay but has become tarnished and officials say the federal government is keeping it from being polished. >> we get a million people per year using this park. >> bob doyle is the general manager of the east bay regional parks. the agency runs the park. the u.s. department of general services owns this property next

to the park. it put it up for sale and asked voters to pick up the tab. veeters provided funds to expand the park. >> one and and a half million dollars. >> general services had other plans they wanted to put it up for auction. someone out there thinking they can develop the property. >> gsa worked out a deal the company willing to pay $3 million for the property. they want to build 48, 3-bedroom homes. only one big problem. >> only assets to the property is through the park. >> state owns mckay avenue, the only road in, or out, meaning any developer will to use it. >> in april, the gsa began court

proceedings to cease the road the park district reacted by filing a lawsuit over zoning issues. state attorney general pledged to fight any actions. gsa would not comment because of the pending little investigation and developer did not respond to our request for an interview. in a letter, a representative for the developer says it plans to quote, transform the now-blighted area into single-family homes, native landscaping and shore line access that honors the rich history while revitalizing crown beach area. alameda city council zoned for housing in 2012. >> we started a petition drive to zone the property open space. >> karen lucas is with friends of crown beach. the group collected 6,000 signatures >> the community is invested in this. they voted for it paying property taxes for it

we want to see it happen. >> the city council voted to overturn the decision in july, rezoning open space. gsa has shown no signs of the suit, leaving taxpayers to foot the bill for what will be a legal fight. >> it's a waste of tax dollars to have this ongoing litigation. >> spencer christian is back to update the forecast. >> temperatures nice and summer like start which is typical. sunny skies across the bay area now. and across the state of california tomorrow, sunny skies and warm to hot conditions, 109 in palm springs. 89 los angeles, another mild to warm day tomorrow, but not quite

so hot as today. fog at the coast, a cooling sea breeze highs mid-60s to upper 70s around the bay. mid and upper 80s inland here is the accu-weather forecast. we'll have >> raiders football to talk about. >> that is right. >> now, head coach named in the starters today against jets,

>> future is now for dennis allen. today, naming derrick carr the starter in new york against the jets he wanted to see how mat shaw's elbow was the best quarterback in the preseason, and it gives raiders

the best chance to win. he almost had to make this choice. there will be growing pains but now, it's full speed ahead and no looking back. >> it's still confident and we've seen signs of development from the day he stepped on campus here. and have seen him grow by leaps and bounds. >> and after putting up only four runs in four games, a's held a team meeting and busted loose today in the first inning. adam johns became the 12th player to homer in the first at bat. he is

another new athletic, 4-0, oakland. base hit to left, jason hamilton goes eight, strikes out five. done, getting it done in the debut. >> it's the most exciting and nervous i've been in a long time. you know? just a good time. you know? >> giants in colorado for a double header, sort of. first up a suspended game that is tied at he will get the

giants take aim. game lead. tim hudson, a lead. three more in the 7th. top nine, pablo sandoval. game tied at one. rockies have 15, what is the difference. that is your ball game. cole hamils went six against atlanta with a diving catch to

chris johnson in the third. and fill gosselin to end it. >> final round, a birdie putt on 18 for the lead. pulled this is a bogey knew it when he hit it. >> the field was cut today to 71. the u.s. open, this abc7 sports report brought to you by orchard supply, hardware. >> thank you. >> yes. >> join us tonight at 9:00. yosemite packed with labor day tourists but visitors are down this year.

what kept them away. why the park says now is the time to visit. >> reckless drivers turning a neighborhood into a race track. >> abc7's new line up begins on monday. actor terry cruz will host the new season of "who wants to be a millionaire". followed by abc7 premier of

this is the "jeopardy!" battle of the decades. let's meet today's former champions -- representing the 2000s, please welcome the man who holds the record for the most money earned in a single game. from brooklyn, new york, here's... she says "jeopardy!" helped her get her first two jobs in instructional design, and she's been working in that field for the past 14 years. representing the 1990s, from atlanta, georgia, please welcome... and, from the 1980s, he says winning on "jeopardy!" gave him the freedom to move to a new city and start a new career in archaeology. from flagstaff, arizona, here's... and now here is the host of "jeopardy!" --

alex trebek! [ cheers and applause ] thank you. thank you, johnny gilbert. thank you, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to what i believe is the most highly anticipated of all the tournaments in "jeopardy!" history. all of this week, we will have a "jeopardy!" champion representing each of our three decades on the air. should be a lot of fun. roger, robin, and leszek, good luck. here we go. and now the categories. not "the wise." each correct response will end with the letter "i." leszek, you start. brief time of history for $200.