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>> that is the reaction to a safety recaution, says the railroad, but not drivers >> you can't see them. >> and not critics. >> it's a phone shally dangerous intersection. not one blind turn, but two. these barriers drop, smart train doesn't want anyone trying to get around them. >> why not make a big gate going across the road? then you won't have to put these in? >> this is a adequate decision. >> many reflectors the pavement. >> i've counted five impacts hard enough to break concrete.
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>> fire chief frank trainer went out of his way to express concern. >> if a motorcyclist hits that? >> coming off the bike and the bike will be in pieces >> matt stevens notes the sonoma county public works signed off on the medians so why would they leave projects unfinished? steven says people steal cones and reflectors. >> i talked to the contractor this morning. we expect they were stolen. >> there is round of rain in the bay area tonight. and it could be a bigger soaker than yesterday.
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a couple places reported sprinkles but concentrated rainfall is north. it will be moving down into the bay area. so let's start at 7:00 this evening. we'll see rain getting off to a well-organized start by 4:00 in the morning across the north bay. then, swinging south by 7:00 in the morning. we'll see it. a period of break up into areas of scattered rain. so what is to follow? >> thank you. >> the weather has created a real mess in southern california tonight. an hour long rain storm triggered a mudslide that will take days to clean up.
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there is no vegetation to keep hillsides in place. >> my driveway. you know? now, i can't get in. >> you're not going to stop it. you can divert it. >> a crew of 50 people was called to another home. it surrounded a minivan. >> the storm brought fresh snow just in time for the opening of the ski season at the first two resorts to open for business. we're live from south lake tahoe. nice to see snow. >> that is right, i don't know about you, but i remember when a thanksgiving opening sierra ski resort was a rare, special thing now resorts can open even if the weather doesn't fully cooperate.
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what mother nature has yet to provide, man will >> heavenly has the west coast's largest snow making system. and with that we've been able to fire it up. >> long way to come. >> good time, everybody is here is die hard. they're just happy to be here. >> for some, making the first turn from the first day is a family ritual. >> it's tradition. opening day. every year. >> should you be in school? >> cough, cough. >> and terrain is limited, the quality of the snow there isn't bad. >> you can look around here. it looked like plenty of snow.
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so it's impressive, actually. >> sister resort, kirkwood decided to hold off on opening heavenly and north star both opened today. mount rose opened earlier in the month. squaw valley plans to turn on lifts next wednesday. >> a window washer is in critical condition after surviving an 11 story fall from a building. he's alive only because he landed on a passing car. happened in the heart of the financial district police say the window washer may have slipped adjusting cables of the rig. he landed on the roof. >> i'm a pre-med student. he said get towels right now. he's unconscious. we need, he's bleeding from the
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ears. >> the man was taken to san francisco general hospital with critical injuries to his arm and side of the body the driver of the camery wasn't hurt. first, he didn't know what happened. >> i turned around and i see my car was pressed and the only place that wasn't is where i was driving. didn't get hurt. yes. >> his wife came to pick him up and couldn't believe he wasn't hurt. >> silicon valley is disappointed tonight in the immigration orders by president obama. he signed them in loss vegas. 5 million undocumented immigrants are eligible for
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legal residency. silicon valley ended up short handed by the order, thought to include more visas for highly skilled immigrants. many have hpds and start their own labs and ventures >> certainly companies are really hurting and we want to continue to be able to hire these people here. >> the visa limit will stay at $140,000 per year because a change requires legislation. also appointed are family that's will see members eligible for deferred status and others, not. there is a program for students but his parents remain at risk of deportation. >> very to drive them around. they're in fear of getting stopped. and they can end up in a deportation. you just never know. >> she says bittersweet. we have uncles and aunts that
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will be able to qualify. she's happy for them. but she's sad because she's still at risk. >> the only solution would be expansion, which is uncertain, republicans take aim at the president for his action. >> that division probably will last throughout the congress. >> democrats argue the ball is in the republican's court. >> do your job as legislatures. >> if a republican president is joined by lawmaker lawmakers, it would happen just as applicants need to renew their status in three years. >> we have a time line here outlining the president's action on immigration. so called dreamers, young people
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qualifying under deferred action for childhood arrivals can apply in 90 days, then, parents whose son or daughter is a u.s. citizen can begin filing applications by next year, late 2015, people will be able to use their credit cards to pay natural yi sayings fees. >> still ahead here tonight, we're going to follow up on this disturbing video that has gone viral. a teacher tries to force her into a pool. >> the first reviews from the people that came out to test bart's new people movie. >> if an item has been recalled how kit be for sale? a 7 on your side investigation coming up >> and don't miss this. look how many people turned out to see an internet celebrity.
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lillian? we'll come back to that. three peninsula areas are cracking down on speeders. they targeted drivers as well as motorcycle riders. >> motorcycle units were catching speeders. mostly drivers, but also, motorcyclists like this one. >> that is when i had a locked speed of 65 miles per hour. >> 65 miles in a 30 miles per hour zone. plus, a driver's license but not a permit. in february, a 72-year-old woman died after being struck by a bus at a crosswalk in daily
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folks say there had been many accidents >> a couple years ago two young guys died here because of speeders. >> a couple times people just crossing the street, you can hardly see them. >> the city is now installing traffic signals to help slow down traffic and operations like this one are trying to cut down on speeders. those in cars and motorcycles >> san francisco state has a high number of motorcycle traffic. >> most didn't want to be caught on camera. >> are you going to slow down now? >> yes. now, i learned my lesson. >> last year, eight motorcyclists died. so far, this year there has only
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been one fatality. >> let's go to oakland now the goal was to get the new people mover ready for traffic travel system they pulled it off. it takes you to the airport terminal. service beginning tomorrow. just in time for the crush of travellers. >> eight minutes is how long it will take the service kicks off in less than 12 hours, travellers can expect a smooth ride. the new train deal was no traffic lights, just elevated track running for 3.1 miles. cables pulled three-car trains.
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you're able to see the community. it's a nice ride >> the corrector doesn't officially open until saturday. richard said there was no way he's going to miss this. i road bart the first day they opened in 1972. i said i had to be here for the first day to oakland airport. >> bay area leaders gathered to celebrate the completion of the project. it was 30 years in the making funding troubles and push back along the way. >> there are some about the cost now, it's open, and now people will use it, you will not hear that nay saying. >> the rides cost $three more
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but riders aren't complaining. >> it's more convenient rather than waiting for the bus and get luggage on to a bus. >> in oakland, abc7 news >> bart produced a video with instructions on how to use the new airport connector. >> hundreds of people are crowding into macy's union square to meet a famous feline. grumpy cat appeared at the holiday window display. grumpy cat stars in a movie where she plays a lonely cat awaiting adoption.
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every year, macy's fills holiday windows with animals looking for homes. >> grumpy cat is a rock star. >> yes clouds of people. >> a nice day off today >> if we don't get rain soon i'm going to be one grumpy cat clouds thickening and reports of sprinkles rain isn't ready to arrive yet. and 60 hayward. so a range of 55-60 degrees here is a live view at golden gate bridge. rain develop late tonight and overnight into early morning showers. partly sunny skies by afternoon
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tomorrow. so approaching frontal system right now is raining and we'll get rain later on tonight. there may be spots of sprinkles developing but later in the night time hours, then, beyond midnight into morning hours, areas of rain in spotty rain. by 10:00 we'll see bulk of the rainfall moving south and east. it will be beginning to end in
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the north bay and dry up into san francisco. by 1:00 we'll have partly sunny skies with just little spots of rain and drizzle. into east bay, one tenth to three tenths of an inch. in the sierra, light snow above 8500 feet. cloudy skies, rain, showers, low temperatures into mid-50s. narrow range. it will be mild overnight. and that is the rain moving into the sierra. high temperatures tomorrow, generally mid-60s
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narrow range of highs overnight here is the accu-weather forecast. partly cloudy thursday, a slight chance of rain next friday. that is a bit far away. >> tonight at 11:00 a crime creating opportunities for bay area start ups. holiday season arrives, service that's can help protect the packages you have delivered to your house tonight at >> and
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san jose could legalize short-term rental services like air b and b. >> will visitors have to pay more for the stay? >> more on the proposed order nabs. >> in the heart of silicon valley, more travellers booking rooms through air b and b. for keith washow, it's a chance for making friends while making extra cash.
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>> a pilot program would regulate short term housing within the city. >> there needs to be a limit so we're not displacing a supply of rental housing. >> any reservation where the host is present would not be subject to a reel rule but visitor woz have to pay a 10% tax. >> it's going to provide a level playing field and we think that is fair. >> advocates stress the importance of getting it right. >> i just want to make sure we have the property outreach because it's a important step. >> for now, he is hoping the ordinance doesn't chase people
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away. some i'ms i turn down more than i'm willing to accept >> the economic development team has been worked on this proposal. it will go before the city council december 9th. >> there is more ahead for you tonight on abc7 news at 6:00. coming up, fear in ferguson. we await a crucial grand jury decision. >> concerns about a record snow storm. homes now buried in snow could find themselves flooded >> dangerous products still stocked in stores. michael finney with an abc news investigation.
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the panel continues to review evidence and whether the shooting is justified or criminal act. today, public officials pleaded for calm when an announcement is made. >> we're looking for the police department, national guard, homeland security to be committed to peaceful demonstrations and expressions from our community. >> no decisions have been made, communities have cancelled classes for monday and tuesday as a precaution. >> police asking for help in finding a sexual battery suspect. they issued this sketch of a man who walked up to several women in the knob hill area and groped
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them. call police if you have information. >> well, it's finally stop snowing in western new york. more than seven feet of snow has fallen in the buffalo area. a warm up is expected this weekend but officials say that is not good news. we're preparing now for more flooding than we have seen in a long, long time. >> 12 people have died from this last including a man trapped during the worst of the storm. two people died after being
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evacuated from a nursing home. in danger of collapsing. a joint investigation has discovered that recalled products length with injuries to children is being sold. >> etc. serious, fractured skulls and amputated fingers. investigators are pressuring a retailer to end a game of recall rulit. dylan lamb fractured his skull while toppling to the ground while in a bumbo
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a producer was able to purchase a chair after seeing an ad on craig's list. the new director of the consumer products safety commission in washington, d.c. talked to our partner in the investigation about recalls and items on craig's list, saying it has a system to spit out recalled items but better job. an intern bought a baby stroller from a secondhand store play it again kids.
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it was recalled in 2009 and has been connected to 149 injuries including 17 finger tip amputations. a person identifying herself as a manager explained what happened. iets difficult for us to look and know, but we do try. >> if those in the business can't keep track, what are the chances consumers can keep track? stephanie clark's dispatcher bursed into flames. >> i thought oh, my god. i can't believe it. >> her dish washer was recalled for fire danger.
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51 fires were >> reporter: ed including this one in new york, which destroyed the kitchen. there are three possible solutions. one, better publicize recalls. iet would be responsible for the company to make sure to utilize social media which people rely on. >> two, aggressively use filters to weed out products. >> ebay does it amazon does it. craig's list will not do it. >> brian caught up with the consumer products safety commission. >> consumer products safety commission is upset with craig's list. >> is it possible to get your
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side of the story? >> a spokesperson says it has further minimized posting by craig's list users. ebay sedz it uses software and human beings to weed out. >> it's substantial commitment but one of the commitment wez make. >> before buy proing ducts go to the consumer products safety commission to check for recalls. if you go to abc7 news.com, you'll find a link to recalls i just mentioned now, abc news continues our joint investigation on 2020 tonight at 10:00 here on abc7.
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a teacher facing charges after trying to drag a person into the swimming pool. >> another student recorded what happened. >> this is the edison high school freshman seen on the video that ex-plowed on the internet since shown last night on news ten. agreeing to swim last because she didn't want to get her hair wet. before another student started shooting a struggle, sandra says the teacher went to her and grabbed her. >> started pulling me down i sat on the stairs thinking he would stop.
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and he grabbed me my by ankles i was like stop, leave me alone. >> it happened in august. cops were called and peterson on paid leave for a month but then, brought back and assigned to another school. that is why sandra and her mom are angry and talking. they can't believe was back on campus. >> i find out he's working at an elementary. now, where girls are younger. >> this week, we learned he faces a fm charge of injury to a child but stockton unified wasn't aware, and now, peterson is back on paid leave. garcias say these are her bruises after that struggle by the pool. their attorney is preparing a claim against the district which will likely lead to a lawsuit we've attempted to reach the
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if more go under. >> parking will be limited as major constructions get underway. the hill has been prone to rock slides. workers will scale and drill holes. 30 feet deep. >> in under an hour, a big rally is set to get under way. students worked together to nail together 120 palettes the rally is a tradition on the eve of the football game. university police do not plan to have officers despite what happened at ucla's bonfire last
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night, cancelled when students protesting interfered with the event. >> spencer christian is here with the latest. >> it's been weather. tomorrow, a wet, showery day. down south, dry. and by afternoon, partly sunny skies. high temperatures narrow range from low 60s to mid-60s around the bay and inland. and tomorrow afternoon, a big game takes place here is the accu-weather forecast. sunny skies, sunday, through
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good evening, we can laugh now because raiders finally won a game but it was almost a disaster. they just lost their minds for a few moments. 48 seconds left, casy driving. alex smith gets sacked by moore who jumps and sprints. they do everything but stop for a selfie. get back. they're dancing in the
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kc could have taken a shot for the under drog. they can laugh about it after the game. >> first time i have seen someone celebrate for a whole 40-second clock. that is ridiculous. he's lucky we got the win. >> i was seeing 11 on seven. they got a huge advantage. so >> i was so caught in the moment, man. that is an error i make sure i clear up. that can make the difference.
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let's not do that again. >> tomorrow could be a different story in berkeley. cardinals are uncertain. nobody expected teams to be 5 and 5 now with just two chances and two more to reach a bowl game. >> they've worked hard in order to do that but it hasn't been easy. and they've been proud on ability to focus on what matters. >> tonight's clash with texas. beautiful night in the big
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watching. struggling this year, scoring only three points. welter waet championship is tomorrow. side job is as a nutritionist came in overweight. by two tenths of a pound. and he made weight after an hour. >> join us tonight, wrongly convicted a woman goes free after spending 17 years in prison for murder. how the court got it wrong. >> it's the time for thiefs to target your packages >> tonight thoughts about what really matters. last night you may have watched the president light the fuse on what of the most explosive
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issues facing america, immigration. the president allowing them a chance to, as the president put it get right with the law and stay here. republicans are enraged at this plan and his willingness to take action without them. i will say this. ignoring the problem will not make it go away. 11 million people are in the united states illegally. most are decent, hard working and honest here to make a better life. some come to take advantage of the system, get something for nothing or very little z then, there are those that are criminal that's pray on the rest of us sell drugs, rob, and kill it's the truth but we have plenty of home grown crooks, too, every bit as big a problem. again, the vast majority are good people, assets to the society. what do we? no answers except acknowledging what matters is that politicians on both sides quit posting and
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nest protect is the best smoke alarm. you can check it with your phone from anywhere. no fires. okay, that one was unnecessary since i'm in my home and i know i would've gotten a message if there was a problem. but you can never be too safe. still no fires. and no carbon monoxide leaks. glad i checked. am i obsessed... no, but i am safety conscious. and i'm going to check one last time because maybe there's a fire happening and i can't smell it... and there isn't. nest protect. welcome to a more thoughtful home.
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this is the "jeopardy!" tournament of champions. here for the deciding game are the three finalists -- a 20-time "jeopardy!" champion from kenilworth, illinois... a compliance analyst, voiceover artist, and blogger from broadview heights, ohio... and an i.t. consultant, originally from florence, south carolina... and now here is the host of "jeopardy!" -- alex trebek!
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thank you, johnny gilbert. hello, ladies and gentlemen. decision day for us. the winner of the tournament of champions will be crowned at the end of this half-hour. you can see what they won yesterday. johnny has just mentioned it. we'll take those totals down to $0 right now. good luck. here we go -- jeopardy! round. and now the categories. we start off with... [ laughter ] alex: ben, you look intimidated. yep. but you select first. well, you do know him from adam for $600. arthur. who is joseph? correct. adam, $800. answer -- daily double.
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