see how many horses the owner will sell to the rescue organization the goal to try to transfer them away to a ranch where they had been nursed back to health. monica hardeman says the price could impact how many horses they can afford to buy. >> we're fund raising now. and i'm not sure how inflated he wants them to go. >> santa clara county animal control says horses are notç abused, however, they're under weight with ribs showing. people have been dropping bales of hay into the pasture.

and the investor bought the ranch and leasing it to he kwien rescue center. a veterinarian has been booked to examine the horses. >> he's going to assess create a feeding program. >> neighbors are happy to learn about this development after complaints. >> what is your reaction? >> excited. very excited. >> this is thu volunteers >> we're talking about rescuing more, we'll continue the mission. 100% will go to the success of the rescue. >> two swimmers have been

critically injured at ocean beach. emergency responders performed cpr. they he tell us the never regained consciousness. people need to be cautious. >> it's a dangerous beach. there is a strong under towf you're not an extremely good surfer or swimmer, i suggest you do not go in. >> no word on their condition tonight. >> and the experimental plane they were flying crashed into a vineyard this is about six miles.

here is the wreckage. and the woman taken by ambulance to queen of the valley hospital. the faa tells abc7 news a huge tree toppled this afternoon. sky 7 shows us the scene. nobody was hurt. public crews were in the process of cutting up the tree. once that is done they'll be open. >> access foundation shut down the company

and ruled the failure to obtain a permit and happened is that a court said tear down that fence. >> he must attempt to get a development permit from the state in order to shut off the road. >> a couple hours, you can expect to see a september storm roll into the bay area. in places this will be the first significant rainfall in five months. abc7 news is live you can see the tift north and has produced

record rainfall. both record totals for this date and moving into our direction. this evening we'll see light rain and showers from parts of the north bay. more wide spread rain in front of the systemxdq and san franci, later around 1:00 a.m wide spread rain across the bay area. and it's going to be a wet and slow commute. >> thank you very much. >> you can follow the storms live by getting the weather app >> the form will not do much but will change the water saving

habits many of us developed. that is the question. we're live with more on that part of the story. laura? >>÷ú there is anxiety about the first rain.ój% is it just a tease. any rain at the very least will help out the brown lawns and allow some folks to turn off sprinklers. beyond that, they're hoping it produces a type and amount of precipitation that will bring real and lasting relief. >> what matters is that it stays cold enough so the snow stays on the ground longer.

>> if people from a ground up, children up learn how to ine. what happens is that snow pack will determine whether the state runs into a fourth year or drought. it's not to say agencies are going to wait until the spring to decide how to proceed. they're making further plans in terms of conservation requirements. >> thank you, laura. a coalition of a dozen unions plan to walk off the job the unions will announce they'll be hitting picket lines on

friday and warn the strike will affect the commute the video is from last week when the machinist union walked off the job with no impacts on traffic. >> a contentious meeting and the groups calling for the resignation of fire chief joanne heys-white. carolyn? >> that meeting lasted well over an hear hur. just wrapped up a short time ago. the union leader says the mayor promised he will sooner rather than later. every never happened before the leaders representing factions taking a united stand. this afternoon, walked into mayor ed lee's office, to deliver a letter agreed to this

week, citing a grave crisis of confidence in the direction and leadership under chief joanne hays-white. >> we had a discussion with the mayor. he heard our concerns he understands the gravity of the situation. and that this is the first time every group had one message. >> leaders say the department is failing to meet it's most-basic mission. citing a shortage of wait times for an emergency response the chief says progress is being made with addition of 35 emts on the streets since august. we caught up with hays-white. >> we have work to do after making five years of reductions.

>> she wrote a letter to her 1500 member department saying quote i have moved this department forward and saying attempt out is quote an unfortunate distraction. >> if there is a al you'd, how can they support you not to leave some >> with the support of the chief's office >> the commission may remove the chief on its own, the mayor can recommend removal, and the commission would have 30 days to respond to that request. they have a regular-scheduled meeting tomorrow. >> the campaign manager resigned the counsel candidate, we reported that he admitted to

sending a message saying a political advisor was a member of plo. he is not. yesterday, chu apologizeed and today sh resigned. fong says he asked chu to enroll innocence activity training. >> the napa earthquake. what kind of progress is being made in repairing the damage. >> another embarrassment for apple. what can happen when you keep the new iphone 6 in your pants pocket. >> what to do with insurance paper work now to be

>> it's been a month since the napa area was hit by a powerful earthquake that shook people out of bed throughout the bay area. to show you what kind of progress, take a look at this. on the left a building sustained damage and on the right is the way it looks today. shored up with, and covered with, tarp. wayne? >> i think i heard you, cheryl. it's been a month, as you said. this earthquake estimated damage $300 million. fema has come through for thesy and county and infrastructure. napa is in pieces.

if one structure can serve as a poster child for an earthquake, this might be it. now a headache for the man that ran it. >> it's given me new perspective. >> until 30 days ago, garrett sold high-end wine. since the quake, getting up and running has become complex. >> my friend is moving this building as fast as he can. it's a national landmark. >> in the business district they use the term propping up. linda took a day off after a month of trying to reopen her art gallery

>> would not be among them. despite appearances many remain less than up lifting. not pg&e fixing gas lines or sidewalks that might better serve as ramps but, it's progress from what we've found a month ago. such images and memories don't just go away. >> everybody is so on edge. and trying to drive them crazy. >> they say what goes up comes down. in napa, wayne freedman abc7 news >> police issued a picture that

may help them find a kidnapping and robbery suspect. a woman was abducted and forced to withdraw money from her account and turn it over to the robber. you might be able to see the suspect. if you saw someone like this yesterday, please, call the walnut creek police department. >> firefighters in antioch made a surprise discovery in battling a house fire. 600 marijuana plants. they called police and 37-year-old was stopped for a vehicle code violation.

investigators discovered two bags of mail. and stolen checks and tools use by the burglars. >> san mateo high school will reopen. leak discovered yesterday but without gas or waterç therep, >> let's talk about the weather. >> and you're going to enjoy this one. around the corner here is a look at conditions dry now. clouds are thickening and becoming more wide spread the rain just north we have ç

bodega bay.ym there are 15 foot waves. this evening, breakers will be dangerous,0ñ rip currents we'll see the waves subsiding 77 in morgan hill. and how about this view. a back drop to san francisco's skyline camera. it's 69 in santa rosa.zvi] and at golden gate bridge, some cloudy areas looking at forecast

features, muggy with rainñr developing. we'll have a wet commute tomorrow. showers lingering and here is the approaching cold front. there is rain close now, just hours away as a matter of fact. we'll start at 7:00 this evening, not an hour away. at this point we'll see light rain and showers by 5:00 around morning commute will be añi slippery wet, slow commute. front moves through quickly. rain breaks up into pockets of shower activity. more showers. rainfall totals will reach half an inch to an inch. and and not much expected to hit

the santa clara valley. in the fire there, we'll see half an inch to an inch of rain, which will be helpful. back to the bay area, overnight, rain.d8ç muggy and 8r&d.lp low temperatures into low to mid-60sç tomorrow, we'll see showers and partly sunny skies as well. and by weekend, sunnier, drier and warmer conditions monday, tuesday, wednesday highs moving into mid-80s again. >> spencer, thank you. >> coming up here next,u! alcat becomes an art gallery. >> you should come away with a

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>> an update on breaking news at 4:00. two men pulled from the surf at ocean beach in critical condition. crews just told us they're a father and son from daily city.( he told crews both men are strong swimmers so he doesn't know what went wrong. >> a frightening scene at san

francisco international airport today. it's only a training$t exerciseo test response procedures. 300 volunteers made things as realistic as possible. fake blood and makeup worn by many victims many national transportation safety board recommendations issued to the airport were put to the test today. >> not only do we want to practice improvements. >> regulationsym require these exercises every three years. ñ is hosting seven exhibits by a chinese activist. he is not allowed to leave, but

he was able to get some work to san francisco with the help of volunteers nchl prison, his exhibit is an interpretation of what he knows well what freedom really means this project will be a great success. >> all visitors who buy tickets can enjoy the art. >> tonight at 6:00çó just ahead president calls on the world to join the war against isis. the targets of a new wave of air strikes. >> you've hired experts. they say it. >> is caltrans doing everything it can to

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a new round of air strikes the president asked the world to join the campaign against the terror group isis in the middle east. the is what he calls a network of death. >> i ask the world to join in this effort. those who&u have joined isis m leave the battlefield whiley)!ey can. those who continue to fight for a hateful cause will find they're increasingly alone. we'll not succumb to threats?oid will demonstrate the future belongs to those who build it, not those who destroy it. >> the president chaired a meeting in the ugs us security council which approved a resolution requiring member nations to make it a crime to join a militant force.

12 small refineries generate $2 million in revenue every day the president confirms a french citizen has been beheaded by algerian terrorists protesting france's involvement in the anti-isis bombing campaign. >> trouble for a embattled caltrans freeway project. this are major delays and cost overrun. now, a native american tribe is accusing caltrans of gross negligence for handeling of indian sites crews buried a known site. now, in a story only on abc7 news, hundreds of ancient artifacts are being unearthed as the constructionu continues. >> how many lives of indian people do they have to take?

>> this is one valley where caltrans is building a freeway bypass >> you dig, you're destroying our culture. >>çó this group says caltrans failed to protect their heritage. tribes say seven villages once dotted this area. now, being torn by construction along the six-mile route. some consider this the bestç i the world. then, in mid 1800s settlers changed everything. >> they took our land and killed our people. >> the ground is full of things they left behind.

5,000 years of history. now, artifacts are turning up around the construction site. >> they find stuff daily. >> he says caltrans now found close to 30 important sites. >> we saw some of them, all kinds of artifacts. >> local tribes say caltrans is playing catch up with history. because they did not do an adequate job finding or protecting the sites before construction started last year. >> officials refuse to talk on camera but a spokesman told us

the department met it's legal requirements. >> we've tried to identify every known potentially cultural site. then planned our bypass project to avoid the areas. >> caltrans did not avoid those areas. months after construction began, crews seriously damaged or destroyed a known archaeological site. >> we plotted it on a map realized the construction was not correct. >> crews inserted drains into the ground and covered the area with dirt. we'll probably never know what was in that site. but local describe says samples indicate that that may have been an ancient trash pit, often

considered a treasure trove for archaeological discoveries. our research confirmed serious issues at the site. just one archaeological site eligible for national register of historic places but this letter shows that before construction began, caltrans discovered six sites assumed eligible for historic listings and required protections caltrans promised no adverse affect on the properties if protective measures are taken that include signs, stakes, fences and monitors. part of what is called an environmentally sensitive area action plan. >> they do not do one element of the action plan. this consultant is an expert on the national historic preservation act.

>> i have conducted reviews over 3,000 individual section projects and never had one this egregious. >> caltrans started required protocols but an e mail revealed another site was impacted by a construction crew installing a water line. caltrans has been in consultations with the indians for months and met with a coyote valley trust but there is no formal agreement. >> we're still there and they're out there doing construction. we need to protect the sites. >> the strien striebs are sdroining groups in calling on caltrans to scale down plans when only two lanes of highway are being built.

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apple halted an update to its iphone operating system while it investigates glitches. apparently it prevented the iphone 6 models from making phone calls the tech site told users not to down load the update. that triggered a cascade of complaints in apple chat rooms. there are complaints the iphone ñ if you leave it if your pocket.ve it if >> we should start at the beginning. smart phones got bigger. in korea, lap tops aren't that popular. >> people are into hand held

systems. >> this is big. >> they're bigger. >> my millions lined up for the bigger iphone 6 plus and notice aid problem. >> it bends under the force of my hand pressure. >> in a video, unboxed therapy ruins an i've own 6 plus after reports this happened to people that just sat dune. and then, a mockery.÷ú hash tag? bend gate. >> will this happen in the front pocket? that depends. >> companies spent years designing the curve theed smart phones apple managed to do it by

accident. >> metal is going to bend if you put pressure against it. >> big phone, soft metal, no surprise. >> making a phone is not only hardware but right materials. there is material /+7óscience. >> the vp of research tells us they make sure it can make a beating. this isymt8 amazing with t same, or more force, this thing hasn't bent. >> samsung has been doing this for a while. apple still getting used to it they had nothing to say to that. >> probably will, soon. when big one hits who will you call? >> a solution to keep your life

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when a disaster hits it's important to know where your insurance documents are located. >> right. >> michael finney joins with us a look at the latest in document retrieval. >> for years i've kept one set with me. and then, one in a different location. sometimes, a+ safe deposit box sometimes,/ñ a work desk. and now there is a high-tech solution. when an earthquake hits, first there is a scramble to save lives, then, for paper >> recently it's imperative people have access to documents >> john says it's important to have access to all documents.

>> we recommend you scan them and have a copy outside of where you live. >> people do know where their paper work is. >> i don't know where sit. >> why not? >> my mom has it >> and making it easier are apps from insurance >> companies are now compete are for customers with apps. >> you can deposit a check into state farm bank. you can look at your home policy see your mutual

in case of a client, there is a process. >> one because you don't have to search for everything. there is everything in one location. something you might need later. they'll ask you for it. >> just one place i do everything on my phone anyway. so this keeps it together for me. >> so check to see what they offer it's for free. to see my reports go to abc7.com and click on the sections tab. >> thank you. >> rain is coming >> a warning now. >> yes. a powerful image.

a yellow and reds indicating higher moisture content. this is precipitation you can see eureka. this system will bring us rain overnight. here is the accu-weather forecast. marshal clearing and showers friday we warm up, drying out over the weekend. >> more. >> we're looking forward. it will come.

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>> the reason, u.s. teammates are not suing each other. mcelroy is suing his former management team. >> we don't litigate against each other. that is a plus, i feel heading into the÷ú week. >> that is ryder cup humor there. >> thank you. >> and join me tonight, rescue at sea. a method a man used to survive a week at sea. >> and new not so urgent calls

that frustrated dispatchers >> season premiers of your favorite comedies including the new series "blackish". >> those shows look awesome. >> that is going to do it for us our coverage continues on twitter, i'm cheryl jennings >> from all of us here, see you at 9:00 and 11:00.

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