mcdonald apparently called a police officer before or about the time the call was made and that the officer actually twoent his home. we don't know if he was on duty or off duty at the time but the police sources tell us he should not have gone to the house and should have advised mcdonald to call 911 if he didn't. now, police referred us to the d.a.for a response. the d.a.has the police investigation and have to see whether they can take this case to trial. >> the district attorney will decide what to do with ray mcdonald. they they decide not to prosecute? or conduct their own

investigation with the evidence collected so far? a call said he was abusing his pregnant fiancee. lawyers say there is good reason for the delay. the star in the national spotlight because of his own domestic violence problems. police wanted to be sure they covered everything before sending a report to the d.a. another reason may be that his fiancee does not want to testify against him in court. >> that is, i think, normal. it's most of the time survivors don't want to end the relationship they want at back to yous to stop. >> teammates have reportedly told investigators they will be

called to testify if they didn't see abuse. >> because they can testify what led up to allegations. if there was nothing led up to it, that is important for ray mcdonald if there is arguing between parties, that could also be highly important. >> police did not say whether they made a recommendation. there is no telling when the d.a.will make his decision. vic lee, abc7 news. >> sports director larry beil is here. ray mcdonald played this time. do you expect 49ers to take action now? it's going to depend on whether or not he's charged the pressure has been mounting to do something about this. other teams suspended them with abuse. both, espn.com reported if

mcdonald is charged he will face discipline from the team. that could be anything from a suspension to termination of a contract. mcdonald played in all four games in the regular season the expectation is that the level of discipline will be tied owe those charges and the team will not necessarily wait for a conviction before taking action. >> and breaking news out of southern california now this, is a live picture of a stalled ferris wheel at disney's california adventure park. mickey's fun wheel has been stuck about 30 minutes or so.

reporters are trying to remove the riders one by one. we'll stay on this story and update you as necessary. >> just as of morning we've been notified there are two confirmed cases. >> it's frightening. a virus put dozens of children in the hospital from coast to coast makes it's arrival now in the bay area. it's known as virus evd 68, spreading across 43 states, now, detected in northern california. alameda county got confirmation two of cases and one announced in solano county as well. we have team coverage on this story. allen, we'll start with you in berkeley, please. >> yes. just to keep things in perspective, 300 californians have died from the flu this year. no one in the state died from

entero virus but the symptoms are harsh. with the flu but without a fever. hospitals are beginning to see more children coming down with entero virus. >> it sounds like it's a possibility he has it. we don't know for sure. >> lisa's children are healthy but her 3-year-old nephew is at children's hospital where the virus d 68 has been detected. >> this morning we just have been notified there are two confirmed cases of entero virus. >> there have been no deaths in the u.s. related to the virus but what is alarming is that there have been several cases of leg paralysis in colorado. >> my understanding is that nine of those have been reported and have been investigated and four of those nine tested positive for this virus. >> two cases confirmed were both children who did not suffer paf ral sis, now recovering the entero virus has been confirmed in 43 states. nine cases in california.

so far, only children admitted into hospitals are being tested for the virus. >> what happens when one -- how do they make them better? >> there is no treatment for vaccine for entero virus d 68. doctors say children with asthma are more prone to the virus and in west oakland, the asthma rates are seven times higher than the state's average. brandon is one of the kids. >> difficulty breathing. he's running a lot he seems fine now. >> health officials say the best combatant is washing hands with soap and water. they're expecting to see more cases in northern california up with to 60 test results still pending. >> public health officials have been reviewing cases of suspected entero rierus to learn more about how to treat it and stop it from spreading. abc7 news talked with a

neurologyist for recommendations. >> it can cause respiratory distress and newer logical da damage paralysis has people concerned and in most cases it can't be reversed. d 68 is one of hundreds of strains of the virus but can be one of the most alarming because it leads to paralysis in children. he has been reviewing cases for the state health department. >> there are different severities of weakness. some may infect 1, 2, 3, 4 limbs but the virus does stop on its own at some point. >> the doctor doesn't want to alarm the public as reported cases are rare. but as with any virus, spread can be controlled by simple hand

washing with soap and water which is said to be better than alcohol-based sanitizers. this 4-year-old developed similars similar to entero virus. left arm as flaccid paralysis >> you can see a little kid that wants to climb. and there are things they can't do. >> she says the symptoms are similar to the strain surfaced in the bay aefr, however, her mother says her daughter was never diagnosed. dr. van herron says parents and teachers need to be on the lookout to help prevent it's spread. >> patients have a fever, they often have headache, neck pain, back pain or pain in the limbs. that either accompanies or immediately, i mean within hours, precedes weakness.

a hopeful sign, the doctor has seen the limb paralysis improve, but not in all cases. >> prevention tips for the entero virus are the same as for flu. wash hands with soap, and water, avoid touching eyes, nose, mouth, cough into your sleeve. if you're sick stay home. let's move now to weather and talk about this heat. we're far short of breaking any temperature records today bay area remains under a heat advisory. today a nice warm day at ocean beach. >> it's quite hot right now. we've got sunny skies across the bay area now and still hold on to heat. high temperatures 88 here in san francisco. 89 in half moon bay.

in fact, antioch, the high at half moon bay, most of the heat around the bay area. highs 94 in fremont. and redwood city, 90s san jose. and with this heat we have a heat advisory for our beaches until 9:00 tomorrow night. with this heat there is a risk of illnesses. dan? >> thank you very much. you can get latest air quality warnings and forecasts any time you wish with our abc7 news weather app. it's free to down load. >> firefighters in vallejo found a body inside of a garage the garage sits near a lot and

investigators aren't sure what caused this fire. a dramatic rescue effort. two window washers left dangling after the motor broke down. firefighters first thought of breaking a window then pulling guys inside but decided to repel over the side and hoist up. >> they had to get out of there. >> a lot of training goes into there. so there is a lit bit of stress. >> firefighters say they were dehydrated and hungry but just fine. >> still ahead here tonight global ebola krooisis and a

shocking example of how it's being dealt within west africa. >> update on bart's drive to get to san jose. and a smart watch and what it can do for you - "dear scan, "i've been a scan member for almost two years and have been very satisfied with the plan." - "i would like to thank you and your organization from top to bottom." - "i recently called into scan regarding a claims problem." - "i had been going round and round with a problem with a prescription drug order." - "it is nice to know that one phone call to you, and you take care of it right away." - "your kindness and helpfulness has been appreciated "more than you will ever know. i could not have done it without your help." - i'll never be able to thank them enough. uh...and it's the truth. - "thank you so much. sincerely, donna markow." - "sincerely, shirley ramgren."

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>> for bart today, the line is inching towards san jose.

to get there has to go through fremont. that is where we find wayne freedman tonight. >> good evening, showing you technical stuff you don't ordinarily see. this is about 20 feet 7,000 commuters are going to be happy for it they said it couldn't be done. too much controversy not anymore n fremont, traditional end of the line poised to move. >> this is a great occasion. >> they're comparing it to

golden spike bridge. bart project manager has worked on this project 14 years, that is a third of his career. >> this has been well thought out. >> how do you know? >> i can attest to it. >> 30, 40 years into planning and unplaning and replanning >> a mile and a half of the new line runs underneath central park and lake elizabeth. in warm springs, form, function. >> you'll hear the glass supposed to represent the hills in the background. >> this will be the new future end of the line until it moves

south, again. >> drivers are having an easier time tonight. this is video to and from southbound 880, northbound branch will open tomorrow this, is one of the busiest corridors in the area. that is scheduled to open next year. >> construction workers showed their support for breast cancer awareness month, joining a crowd of 350 people to form a giant pink

what a great effort. >> yes. i like the pink hat, that is cool. let's go outside, well, not yet. now looking eastward out towards mount diablo right now, 82 degrees in san francisco and oakland. looking at clear western sky not the norm. 86 in livermore. another view at santa cruz. heat advisory remaining in affect until tomorrow night at

9:00. and hot inland into the weekend. there is a large air mass dominating our weather picture as it will next two days at least. wind forecast shows a pattern like last night and morning. there continues into 80s across the bay area. into later afternoon hours, we'll see highs into the 90s and wide spread across the area. overnight, will be pleasantly cool in spots.

and on to tomorrow we go, south bay, sunny skies, and hot. mid-90s in santa clara. mid-90s in redwood city. and on the coast, 87 in pacifica. downtown san francisco, a high of 93 94 in oakland. and 95 livermore, here is the accu-weather forecast. saturday like tomorrow, perhaps shortly less warm. by next week, we'll see temperatures moderating across

the bay area. >> thank you. >> coming up, looking at the new lap top tablet

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sheriff officials arrested three teenagers of breaking into a chicken ranch and killing 900 chickens. saying the three teenagers used golf clubs to kill the birds found dead yesterday morning deputies say they told others about the crime, then posted on social media which led to their arrests. all three now charged with burglary and felony animal cruelty. >> the former police chief credited with making an jose one of the safest large cities in the county was remembered in a public mem wril today. friends and former colleagues gathered at california theater to pay tribute to joseph mcnamara, a staunch critic of assault weapons and the war on drugs in 1970s and 80s. >> those things started with him long before fashionable. a lot of the issues were drug legalization. things you see happening today

he predicted 25 years ago. >> after retiring he became a fellow at hoover institution and a best-selling author. he died after an eight-month battle with cancer. >> protestors are calling on governor brown to make major changes to the public utilities commission. a small group gathered outside of the cpuc head quarters and want the government to get rid of michael peavy. the call comes just weeks after bay area leaders blasted the cpuc for, and accused peavy of being too cozy with large utilities. protestors say the p.u.c isn't doing it's job. >> it's shown clearly that an unelected board is doing whatever pg&e wants. we don't have a real public advocate here anymore. >> peavy's current term expires

at the end of the year. >> stay with us. there is more to bring you at 6:00. up next, u.s. ebola crisis and steps being taken in texas tonight to make sure it does not spread. >> find out what happens when emergency responders find a patient alive. >> and a break through that can help protect young athletes from football injuries by getting inside of their heads.

trying to mislead you about the effects of proposition 46. well here's the truth: 46 will save lives. it will save money too. i'm bob pack, and i'm fighting for prop 46 because i lost my two children to preventable medical errors and i don't want anyone else to lose theirs. the three provisions in 46 will reduce medical errors and protect patients. save money and save lives. yes on 46.

good evening, we'll start with new developments tonight in the first u.s. ebola case the family living in the dallas home where thomas duncan was staying is now confined to that home. food and supplies have been delivered and the area around the apartment complex was power washed today. three of the children that came into contact with duncan were

sent home to school. trying to see what safety precautions they're taking at school to determine whether or n not. >> officials are contacting 80 people who may have had contact with duncan >> neighbors say he helped a sick woman find treatment with what was thought at the time to be a pregnancy related illness. his half brother says duncan is not to blame. >> i think he was tested in africa about three times and if he fly back home with

ebola, who should be blamed? who? >> abc news chief medical editor is in liberia tonight, witnessing a example of how it is being dealt with. some images are graphic. >> they're busy spraying down the area and going to wrap him in plastic and take away. a person in the community said there was someone sick here yesterday they thought it's something else, calling for help. no one came. they called again, no one came. not until he died did they come. quick for you. if you're living and need help there is nowhere to go.

he's not dead. he's alive. he's moving his arms. they almost took him away to the creama tore yim they noticed he's moving his arms. i don't know where they can take him. there are no hospitals now, first responders are here trying to get them to stop to take him where he can get care. it's not clear yet. the problem is that there are more room for dead bodies than for people who need treatment. so now they have to find a bed. >> that is dr. richard beser reporting from monrovia, liberia. >> protestors say they plan to

block hong kong's police with tear gas and riot gear gathered and warned pro testers of serious consequences. a tragic story in new york a high school football player died of a head injury. a 17-year-old collided with another player last night, collapsing on the field and rushed into surgery but died a short time later. he is the third to die in the past week. >> a research could lead to new ways to starts by getting inside

of their head. >> when it comes to preventing concussions. here, they're detecting and measuring their system that employs a set of sensors embedded in the mouth guard worn by football players. >> it helps estimate the impact transmitted from the mouth guard. >> the teeth are one of the few places where the skull can be directed to a mouth guard allowing for us to get measurements. which is confirmed.

>> we have measured a couple concussions and so we have mouth guard data from >> the team believes comparing impact data to concussions can provide vital tools to help prevent injuries in the future. perhaps from potential rule changes to potential helmet design. >> the brain trauma i had was from a bank accident. and some say he hopes will be prevented by add advances in

research and technology. >> technology helped gather startling data saying the hit on a football field can register up to ten times the force of a punch in boxing. >> find out how a smart watch with help you with

just hours from this weekend's hardly, strictly blue grass festival. today crews were out getting ready for the event. 750,000 people were expected to attend. brian smith says it brings out great music. >> we're lucky, musicians want to be here. it's mr. hellman made sure it's

a festival about music. >> it kicks off tomorrow morning with >> and now, talking about your financial fitness the watch that watches your spending. >> that is why she created the cash smart watch. >> there is a wearable for just about everything these days but nothing for your financial health. >> this is all about budget. type in how much you spend. it tells if you're overspreading. >> sure, would you use it? it's right there on your wrist.

that you're on a financial diet. >> now, pretty much anyone can use the watch. especially folks like me with a knack for buying $four coffees it has a bad habit for telling you things you don't want to hear. >> housing is overbudget for this month. what? food expenses are overbudget. this thing knows me already. iets a good thing. but it gives me anxiety. >> i'd get one boy get one. mine doesn't keep track of my money. >> there are three straps in one chunky size. >> it's great in terms of a starting point. >> end game, i think is yeah

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consumer reports is partnered with abc7 news tonight with a report on combo computers. a cross between a lap top and tablet. which is best for you? michael finney is here with details >> that must is been one of the fastest growing consumer electronic items but sales are beginning to level off. there

there is an emerging class of computer and consumer reports checks to see whether they're worth considering. tablets are great, light weight and easy to carry. lap tops are great for getting more power than a tab bet will you several company are trying to give the west best of both. with detachables that can turn from a lap top into a tablet. consumer reports have been testing several models. consumer reports says so far testers haven't been overly impressed. >> we test and problem is they don't do well as either. as a lap top, they're not powerful. as a tab bet, they tend to be heavy. >> on this model you can't adjust the viewing angle of the

screen. and on this model you'll get two gigs of memory. the recommended one is microsoft surface pro three. >> the screen is larger than other tablets >> it starts at $800. keyboard sold spratly. consumer reports seeing more detashables and and as dan calls them, laplets. there you'll find information on how to contact me. >> clever idea it's interesting how this is changing. >> it is. >> thank you very much. >> let's go back and update

weather forecast. it's been hot. >> i wish finney could do something about the heat. clear skies and here is a look at high temperatures. compared with record in loengss for today's date. you can see it was hot today. we're far from reaching any records. but that doesn't stop it from being uncomfortable and warm. high temperatures mid-90s from chico to sacramento. los angeles, 956789 here in the bay area it's going to be hotter tomorrow. a spare the air day with increasing ozone levels and we'll have a repeat of that

saturday. we won't get any sig can't relief until monday. >> thank you. >> larry beil is back. >> yes. looking ahead, plus how does alex smith feel about facing old buddies sunday? sports is comi

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good evening, giants will open national league division series tomorrow in washington, d.c. the nationals will start. he grew up in san diego. watching jake peavy pitch for padres. record and 6 and 1, a 0 feisty starts last year for red sox and there have good outings and shaky ones. >> the team plays the game 27

hours. all out. i have a great taste in my mouth. find a way to win a world championship last year. that can be said in this case. you know, we have got a group of guys here that are battle tested. nationals counter this season. one of the interesting twists is the giants facing matt williams. >> opportunity to play in playoffs is nothing new to them for sure. you can tell by their world championships with regard to playing giants it's a nice

feeling. >> game one of the alds, good looking crowd. bottom of the first, nelson cruz, a two run blast. 2-0, o's. jj hardy, orioles crushing tigers at 12-3. 9ers will be facing the man they drafted first in 2005. third touchdown from playoffs against kalts last year. smith knows his return is the big story line here coming in. but doesn't want to get caught

up in the hype. >> i know going back there and that is a difference place. in some respects, it's different. >> today nfl promoting the stadium series. >> and be able to bring over 70,000 people to watch sharks take on the kings, i'm very excited. where to better welcome our fans than levis stadium? the newest stadium in north america. >> golf and bill

look over there. so good and get it to go. looks like a 12 degrees there. abc7 sports brought to you by orchard supply hardware. >> there is just a strange, neat idea. >> they do it all over now. and so this works. >> yes. >> join me tomorrow night, a new american ebola case. american journalist receiving urgent treatment. that is at 9:00. then at 11:00 a season ticket

holder until michael finney tackled this problem. thank goodness it's thursday. grey's anatomy, and house to get away with murder we can't stop saying that by the way. you can hear my best viola davis impersonation. that is followed by abc7 news at 11:00. that is it for the moment. from all of us, i'm dan ashley we appreciate yufr time.

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