rivas. neighbors have been complaining for some time he may be underfeeding them. animal control is investigating but have taken no actions against rivas. a concerned horse owner saw one horse was down on the ground in distress. these are the photos of the horse a county official said it was diagnosed with kolic. >> the horse is in salinas now. i'll bring back that horse today. >> is the horse okay? >> yes. it's okay. >> concerned horse lovers are concerned to see animal control out here because they've been upset their complaints are seemingly being ignored. >> we had no idea that they would not work with us. and that we'd watch horses die.

>> the complaints focused on this field in morgan hill. this field in morgan hill. neighbors say the horses were emaciated. an investigation is underway, and now, complaints about the gilroy ranch. a neighbor says the horses are getting more hey but only because animal control stepped up monitoring. >> and if you just piles everywhere. horses compete over it. the intention is that he is feeding them more. >> rivas gave us access to the field one had scars on a side from bites and kicks from older horses as they compete for food. animal contrailer officers and sheriffs would not share details of the visit. a decision was made that the horses did not have to be

seized. >> four schools were locked down today because there is word of someone with a gun at one of the schools. the situation wrapped up and police escorted a group off campus the report costed an immediate the report costed an immediate lock down in irving >> i watched the shooting in columbine i saw the kids with hands on their heads here i was like, i got to go. >> they are saying it is safe for students to go home. >> a man is in custody after ab attempted kidnapping and stand off with police. it was a dramatic scene.

police say the tried to set up booby traps in an event to avoid capture. police say he tried to kidnap his girlfriend her relatives intervened and he smashed his car into a house. >> with california first responders clamoring for guidance, and a second dallas health care worker has been diagnosed wi diagnosed with ebola. the president ordered a rapid dispatch team to any hospital with a case of ebola. >> let's be clear.

there are no confirmed or suspects cases of ebola in california. the message from here to the hospitals, have a plan, test a plan. the top state health department officials say their understanding of ebola is rapidly evolving. >> we're in the midst of a largest epidemic is growing. they have reached out to every hospital in the state. iet requires developing a plan, training and repeat training. it requires training in different parts of the hospital thinking about what happens if we need to send the patient for x ray? if the patient needs dialysis? >> yesterday, the chair of the assembly health committee said he'd been waiting for days for information on the deadly virus. >> i have not yet gotten a

formal reply from the deparent of public health he yet. >> today, they say they believe the majority of california hospitals could handle it if an ebola patient walked into their emergency room. >> we developed a scenario describes a hypothetical patient and has a long check list that hospitals should do. >> they're working to select a few super hospitals. >> hospitals may be better prepared than others to maximize hospitals response. >> they would not provide names or say if any bay area hospitals are on the list >> rolling out announcements of hospitals around the state. >> in sacramento, carolyn tyler, abc7 news. >> now, nurses around the nation are asking the president to

mandate that all hospitals of national standards to prepare for a national nurses are demanding demanding the preventive gear is provided in their hospitals. >> it's included in contract negotiations we're talking about kaiser nurses. but other nurses are also following their lead, handing out these saying we need help. more than 11,000 nurses around the nation would joined a conference call to get an update on the ebola outbreak. >> what happened in dallas could happen anywhere. >> national nurses united sent a president to president obama asking him to impose mandatory safety standards, including full body hazmat suits. >> we've gotten e mail links so far as resources

we haven't gotten any hands on training. we're not sure we have the personal protection equipment. >> these requests are similar to what nurses at kaiser in northern california are already demanding in their contract negotiations kaiser has 21 facilities with 18,000 nurses. >> we want to have the optimal personal protection equipment. we want hazmat suits and respiratory protection. >> kaiser has shown videos on how to use protective gear and posted educational materials on ebola and says training began on monday for nurses and staff in the emergency room on how to handle these cases. this is what they're telling reporters. kaiser is fully prepared to evaluate and treat suspected and identified cases of ebola while providing protection for our health care providers. nurses say that is not good

enough. they're asking for a supplemental health and life insurance in case hair infected with the virus. iets highly infectious and deadly disease. over 70% of the people contracting it are dieing. >> in oakland, abc7 news >> now, because there are many questions about ebola, the cdc held a twitter chat with some answers. >> san francisco may get a helipad. ucsf flight-tested it's medevac helicopters. >> the first test flights of the >> the first test flights of the med medevac helicopters. they unloaded a doll on to a

gurney. in real life a nurse will travel in the helicopter, treating the child or pregnant mother as soon as they leave the referring hospital. when getting a call, choppers will be able to take off within 15 minutes >> they're ill. time is of the essence when referring hospital calls and needs to have our services. >> when ucsf opens in february this will be the only in san francisco. pilots we spoke with say there have been no helipads in the city for two decades. police stopped using its helicopters in the 90s after two officers were killed when its chopper crashed. without a hospital helipad, patients have had to be flown to sfo and other spots outside city.

and transferred but ucsf got final approval to build six years ago. as for noise, tests show the level would be comparable to that of street traffic and construction if there are problems, ucsf said it will pay for sound proofing. >> we sent in a consultant that makes recommendations about makes recommendations about sound proofing. >> ucsf says helicopters are then ready to take off and safe lives >> still ahead on abc7 news at 6:00 the state supreme court issues a decision on high speed rail. what it means for the future of the controversial question. >> first delivery through a water tunnel. safe, under budget, and in time for the drought >> speaking of drought, rainfall ended but more potential rain

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cal train is stopped after a train hit and killed people on the tracks we don't know details yet on how the person ended up on the tracks, but the evening commute has come to a halt at palo alto. stay tuned for the latest on the air and twitter. >> the state cleared the way for

project that's no longer comply was a ballot measure that authorized construction. a court said the project could go forward. and today, the state's high court refused a request of a rare hearing saying it will move to build the system. >> another big project is wrapping up today. and the sound of rushing water. water officials turned on the tap. abc7 news reporter was there. >> watch as first wave of water makes its way to crystal springs reservoir. the delivery system is a tunnel constructed under the floor of the bay. >> this is one of the most significant projects of the 83 projects. >> those projects initiated

after 1989 earthquake, then, two choices replace aging pipes that run along the bridge, those leaks running at 25 gallons per minute, dumping 65 million gallons into the bay. or a tunnel. >> the tunnel is more resistant. we live in a very seismically dangerous area. to make this investment is unusual. >> the construction began in april, 2010. it's finished, on schedule and $25 million under budget. >> this ceremony is the same spot where 80 years ago, a celebration was held to mark the first time water flowed from hetch hetchy to crystal springs.

this to insure water continues to flow after the next earthquake hits. >> we're investing this money in our infrastructure. it is vital to deliver water which is the source of everyone's existence. >> health care officials met today to discuss a state wide early warning system. the bill requiring california emergency agencies to develop an early warning system. the sponsor says now is the right time to get this going. >> this is the most-stark reminder technology is deployed sooner rather than later. >> an expertal system sounded an

alarm ten seconds before the napa quake hit. >> do you know what to do in an earthquake? we got a feel today. tomorrow is the great california shake out earthquake drill helping people learn and practice what can be done when a quake hit. officials say things you can do now to make sure you're ready >> i urge everybody whether you live in an apartment or home, consider earthquake insurance and make sure that your home is retro fitted >> what we're focused on is not about these are the things you need to do to get prepare bud lets build community. those people are going to help you out in event of an emergency. emergency. >> when it hits, be sure to protect your head. >> one of the most dramatic stories of the loma prieta quake was the rescue of buck helm, the

58-year-old long shoreman spent 90 hours in a collapsed section of west oakland. cars are on display in san francisco. helm died in the hospital of respiratory failure. he was never able to tell the incredible story. a lot of stories to tell, however, this friday on the anniversary of loma prieta, a report, 15 seconds, we hope you will be here friday. >> it's time to look at weather. hopefully, more rain. >> yes. >> bouncing around out there. >> there is more rain on the way. clouds around and absence of rainfall now. here is live doppler 7 hd. beautiful cloud formations. showing how wide spread clouds are. no rainfall getting to those

beautiful pictures there is a beach hazard statement throughout thursday afternoon. now, let's go to visuals. a stunning view of the western sky. precipitation from our emeryville camera. mid 60s in san francisco and oakland. and 63 in half moon bay. another view of clouds above and below from our camera, it's 67 in santa rosa. 66 in napa. upper 60s in fairfield and concord. one final view of interesting cloud formations moving over the city. looking towards it could to you these forecast features high clouds and sun. chance of showers in the north bay. another chance of rain mid day on on. it could be mid day, monday.

a masse in between now and then, next potential rain maker coming our way friday evening and into saturday morning. so let's start friday morning at 5:00. will be cloudy, may be spots of showers early friday morning. will be later in the day concentrated rainfall arrives around noon then, getting to scattered showers then, about 4:00 a.m saturday, next best chance of rain north bay ask throughout the remainder of the bay area. by mid day, showers tapering off and giving way to partly sunny skies now, tropical storm anna is almost a hurricane strength now. it's expected to be a hurricane

overnight and moving towards hawaii. it's expected to hit on friday. it is going to continue to honolulu saturday. and we'll keep watching that storm to let you know if it changes course or strength. overnight here, looking for partly cloudy skies, low temperatures upper 50s to near 60s. then, tomorrow, sunny skies but lots of high clouds passing through from mid-60s to upper 60s and low 70s around the bay. low to mid-70s inland here is the accu-weather forecast. so periods of rain late friday into early saturday a dry weekend, more rainly to arrive late monday into early tuesday. if that continues that is nothing to complain about. >> no. no. >> thank you. >> coming up next, san francisco garage owners invoke law of supply and demand. >> what they're charging giants fans to park at the game.

it's a fresh approach on education-- superintendent of public instruction tom torlakson's blueprint for great schools. torlakson's blueprint outlines how investing in our schools will reduce class sizes, bring back music and art, and provide a well-rounded education. and torlakson's plan calls for more parental involvement. spending decisions about our education dollars should be made by parents and teachers, not by politicians. tell tom torlakson to keep fighting for a plan that invests in our public schools.

a recovery ended the day on wall street. wall street. dow jones down as much as points this afternoon. still, the seventh decline of 100 points or more in three weeks. theed drop triggered by

reduction in retail prices and sales arcs kting for a third of consumer spending. investors are concerned about the health of the global economy. economy. now is 300 poents >> latest survey from federal survey says the u.s. economy in most regions. a major set back for netflix a major set back for netflix saying today it's added million subscribers but google announced announced it's new tablet, designed to attract the affluent generations. speaking of which, apple is scheduled to make a big announcement tomorrow, it's a

secret, the company accidentally or otherwise issued training man yules for two new ipads. >> right now, at and t park is jam packed. to parking rates around the park skyrocketed again today. some garages charge $100 or more for a spot. ticket brokers are getting into the action. mr. ticket selling reservations at somewhat reduced prices. >> there are very few spaces for parking. >> fans did all they could to find a cheap spot. find a cheap spot. some walked half a mile or more. some street meter spots could be

had also. >> there is more at 6:00 the latest health care worker to come down with ebola. >> and following up on a a pit bull attack putting a central valley couple in the hospital. valley couple in the hospital. where did t

>> we've just learned the seblgd u.s. nurse diagnosed with ebola called the cdc before she flew across country and was told go ahead she flew one day before being diagnosed she's being treated at emmory university hospital. this is video of her arriving in atlanta. vinzon is one of two health care workers diagnosed after treating thom yags duncan who died in a dallas hospital she told the cdc she had a mile fever they told her it was not high enough to be considered a symptom of ebola. health officials are now trying to contact all of the passengers on the flight. >> the growing threat caused the president to cancel trips to

vermont the president saying he directed the cdc to dispatch rapid response teams to any hospital with an infected patient. he tempered this need with reassurance. >> i want people to understand that the dangers of you contracting ebola, the dangers of a serious outbreak are extraordinarily low. but we're taking this very seriously. at the highest levels of government. >> president obama also contacted several world leaders to coordinate efforts and increase resources being sent to west africa. >> tonight we're learning new information about the pit bull mauling that left one man dead and his mother in critical condition. four pit bull as tacked a mother and son in modesto. the 77-year-old woman is fighting for her life as investigators try to determine if charges will be filed. >> in modesto, sheriff

detectives continue to investigate a dog mauling that left a woman in critical condition and her son, dead the 54-year-old juan fernandez was killed in this attack. his mother is fighting for her life, listed in critical condition. family members say the dogs dug a hole under a fence and climbed under, and started attacking them. >> i have never in my career seen four dogs attack and kill a human being. it's unprecedented. >> investigators say the dog's owner is cooperating but there is a possibility charges can be filed. if they can't establish a criminal act there is no criminal liability. >> the sheriff's office says they're not aware of previous complaints against those dogs. >> a state official who has been criticized for cozy relationship with a company he's supposed to be keeping an eye on is

distancing himself from pg&e. mark flooro is recusing himself from work-related to pg&e pipeline explosion in 2010 and from an ongoing rape case you know the reason why. for weeks abc7 news has reported behind the scenes dealings with pg&e. the mayor is happy with his decision and says he wants florio to take a a step forward. >> a preliminary report shows a pilot, craig hunt from san jose was following another plane getting ready to drop retardant on the wildfire. the crew of the third plane says the wing of the tanker may have hit a tree and snapped off, causing the crash that killed him. cal fire hopes this report will reveal ways to reduce the dangers. >> now, breaking news.

sky 7 is live over this scene. we told you about earlier in the newscast. newscast. a cable on cal train trains are starting to run again, but slowly. no word why someone is on the tracks but they say no one on the train was injured. >> up next, cool cash for that old fridge? >> yes. michael finney shows how that old refrigerator in the garage is costing you money in more ways than one.

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san francisco's ronald mcdonald house will be soon able to help families with critically ill children. >> it's expanding to a second location now inside of the ucsf, beniff childrens hospital. >> six months. 25 weeks is when he was born. they were trying to fore stall labor. it worked, then, it didn't work. >> colleen and shaen sain had a major scare with their son, julian when born three months before his due date. >> doctor said he's fine. and he's a little guy but fine. >> julian lives in the neo natal

intensive care unit right now. mom and dad are nearby, living at the ronald mcdonald house they don't have to drive 90 miles back and forth from their north bay home now. but john was in casdero when he found out his wife is going into early labor. . >> i rushed back down, thinking i was going to miss the birth of my child was she going to be okay? am i going to lose my wife ask child in one fell swoop? sitting in traffic, thinking these things. >> now, julian is getting stronger. >> he's three months lerlly we almost didn't know how to react to loving him when you're so afraid of losing him. first weeks were hard. we talked to other families, we're like that is how everybody feels it helped us to come to terms. >> they're able to get laundry done and don't have to worry

about a decent meal. thee cook meals for us we don't have to worry about that. and so close to the hospital. we get to hold him every day. >> and soon, more parents like colleen and sean will be able to ben fichlt a second ronald mcdonald house is almost complete. it's located in mission bay for families in crisis. >> here we are in the kitchen and dining area. >> the director showed mike niko around. there are 11 bedrooms, a tv, computers with channels families can stay in touch with the child's medical team or go online. >> they have no time to do anything but worry about their child. and there is time on their

hands. >> there are private lockers and a helicopter landing pad. >> most people don't realize the child rushed by helicopter to our city it lands at sfo, then put into an ambulance, brought to a hospital. >> one of the greatest advantages here in the hospital is that parents are just a ride away. >> you can get on the elevator, go up, check on your child. >> that will help ease minds of >> that will help ease minds of worried parents in the future. and for young julian, they're

hoping he can come home. >> we're hoping to have him as our christmas present. >> mike and cheryl mced for one of the galas on friday night. >> great event. >> yes. yes. >> let's talk about the rain. >> we're hoping more rain is coming. >> more rain is on the way. lots of clouds, tomorrow, state wide, nice, dry day. sunny skies down southern part of the state. mild to warm conditions interior sections. and will be a relatively mild day. highs from mid-60s to low 70s around the bay to low to mid-70s inland. and tomorrow game five, giants and tomorrow game five, giants taking on cardinals.

63 degrees if giants should pull out of the game they could wrap it up tomorrow. we're going to see rain and showers coming in late friday into saturday. saturday afternoon and sunday so we have periods of rainfall here and there. >> we all would. >> well, larry is off but shu keeping an eye on the giants >> yes. right? royals are back in the big game they sweep the orioles they sweep the orioles highlights now, more and more americans are discovering that shredding galbani mozzarella yourself inspires moments that are simply better. mmm, galbani (sfx: kiss). italy's favorite cheese brand.

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kansas city pulled it off again, sweeping orioles they will host national league representatives and the world series. they went to work early.

in time they kick the ball away. two runs scored. they would not score again. then, in the fifth looking to start a rally. a shot to left. in this sun, makes the grab. this time, grounds to third. royals are going to the world series. 2-1, the final. >> they're a loose group. you know? they're used to this atmosphere, there is no pressure.

>> collin cappernick's fine from nfl for inappropriate language in september. it has been cut in half. now, niners second prime time now, niners second prime time game in as many they're 4-1. 49er defense may be a bit depleted. >> great quarterback. capitol g at highest level. and that is something i think our team, our defense will be up for. >> now, manning is three td pass >> now, manning is three td pass as way of breaking the record of

508. and >> you see this and see how it feels they've got guys stepping up. and nothing you say, we can attack this. all areas. >> all right. earthquakes have announced dominic kaner will return and effective immediately, current head coach has been relieved of head coach has been relieved of his duties. the 2005 he was named coach of the year. the year. then won back

kimer and bubba. extending the match. oh, he misses it. he rins. we'll have highlights coming up at 9:00 and 11:00. >> yeah. i know. >> thank you. >> thank you. >> join us tonight at 9:00 he says you can go to and how soon can you get nurse? >> and ebola and air travel. fear the deadly disease could spread on planes tonight. what is being done at local what is being done at local airports to protect passengers.

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