health, the patient recently travelled to west africa, so far there's no confirmation that the uc davis medical center is treating someone with ebola. bonnie castillo is with the california nurse's association many. >> our initial reports are that the nurses who have volunteered are comfortable and confident in providing the care for this patient. and we expect to be hearing more from them on an on going basis. >> the unidentified patient showed up at the emergency room of another sacramento hospital. mercy general. was then transferred to uc davis medical center, which is one of four designated treatment centers in california. the treatment at uc med center is being kept at an isolation unit. and the nurses and doctors have state of the art protective suits. according to gill chavez, whenever there's a person displaying symptoms that may be ebola, who has recently

travelled to sierra leone, liberia or guinea, certain precautions are taken. in the meantime the emergency room at mercy general is being cleaned. we found visitors there a little concerned. >> i brought my baby today to the cardiac unit. even though that's not the same area it's something anybody can catch. >> over the past few months, uc davis med center has treated several patients who appear to have ebola like symptoms. all the tests came back negative. in sacramento, laura anthony, abc 7 news. in the meantime scientists tracking the ebola outbreak in guinea say the virus has mutated and could be more contagious, which is terrible news. more than 20000 people have been infected with ebola and 8800 have died. we have breaking news out of mountain view. sky 7 hd is live over this screen, where caltrains confirms one of its southbound trains has

hit and killed a person on the tracks. happened just south of the mountain view station just before 4:30. emergency responders are on the scene, and the tracks are closed now in both directions. you're getting a better look at it here. the eta will provide a bus bridge between the mountain view and sunnyvale stations. no word on why that person was on the tracks. our breaking news coverage continues now on twitter at abc 7 news bay area. police are searching for a man who sexually assaulted a 10-year-old boy who was just walking down the street in east oakland. it happened around 3:00 p.m. on tuesday on 98th avenue near elm hurst park. a man lured the boy away from the street and assaulted him. the boy was able to get away and told his parents what happened. he described the suspect as a thin man in his 40s, with salt and pepper hair and a full beard. crimestoppers is offering a $7500 award for information leading to an arrest.

>> investigators are trying to figure out why the smoke alarms and fire escapes were not working in last night's intensifier in san francisco. the fire in the mission district killed one person and injured six others. residents and business owners are pushed out as a result. leann melendez is there with the latest. >> reporter: the fire chief was concerned about a long list of things for example, the sprinkler system the fire alarm, the fire escape, the windows, they were either not working properly or not at all. in the meantime fire investigators or arson investigators are here on the site trying to figure out how this all started. this woman became emotional after seeing the damage caused by last night's huge fire. she and her husband were inside their apartment, but heard no alarms. >> my husband -- if the fire wasn't there --

>> the fire escape. >> she feared for her life and froze. fortunately, firefighters were there to help them escape. they were among 12 people rescued. she was taken to the hospital. this morning fire chief joanne showed the mayor some of the damage. the cause of the blaze is still under investigation. she too has been told there was no audible alarm in the building. >> we're looking at the sprinkler system the -- if there was a working and adequate fire alarm system as well. >> we'll give you 15 minutes. >> close to 30 businesses on the lower level were damaged. some owners were allowed to retrieve what they could. >> some important documents. it's pretty bad in there. there's water everywhere. >> right now we're assessing what the damages are and working with small businesses and what their needs are, to find out if we can help them get inside. >> there were some grateful moments.

13-year-old alessandro gonzalez rescued his dog and jumped from the second floor. >> they told me to throw my dog, i did. after the police came, in they're like everybody just move. and they caught me. >> at 3:00 this morning firefighters found another dog among the rubble. >> it's a small dog. he had a good hiding place. >> one person died after going into cardiac arrest. saldanha and others realize it could have been worse. >> thank god. >> leann melendez, abc 7 news. >> maybe you'd like to help. there's a go fund me campaign to help the people displaced by the fire. the american red cross is accepting donations. if you'd like to get involved we have the information on our website. pedestrians safety is at issue again in san francisco after two separate incidents today, the most recent a 3-year-old child is recovering after being hit by a van in the

mission district near that fire scene. happened just before 11:00 this morning at 21st and mission street. the child went to san francisco general hospital and is expected to recover. the driver of the van is cooperating with police. earlier this morning just off a busy street an suv ran into a woman in the city, this happened at 8:00 in the morning. the woman went to the hospital has serious injuries. the driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with police as well. in san jose changes on the road where a jogger was killed this week by a suspected street racer. this is new video of a temporary speed radar trailer near eden wood drive. police are watching this stretch closely to catch speeders. a permanent side alerting drivers of the speed. police say two drivers were going 70 miles an hour in the 40

mile an hour zone. >> homicide detectives searched the area around 11th between howard and mission streets. they were looking for additional body parts after officers found a headless torso in a suitcase yesterday. grizzly. on abc 7 news at 6:00, vic lee will tell you about new information investigators have turned up so far. a lot of questions about whether schools were taking a live look which is on the way to breaking news. you can see here this is a live look. this is the bay bridge some sort of fire. car fire perhaps. you can see that thick dark smoke coming off of the scene there, as we get into focus there. it appears to be on the upper deck of the bay bridge. >> it's hard to tell exactly what it is. we'll stay on top of it for you. >> we'll have the latest on twitter on abc 7 news bay area.

there have been a lot of questions about whether schools can force parents into volunteering or if they're allowed to charge fees if the parents skip out. chris winn looked into it and has more from san jose. >> good evening, parents cannot be forced to volunteer. that is the official word from the california department of education. we're live tonight at downtown college prep in san jose. while involvement is very important, kids should never be punished for the actions of their parents. >> downtown college prep, a charter high school in san jose, assistant principal says parent volunteering is not required. >> we've been lucky that we have parents who want to be here, hoping they're really invested in what their kids are doing. >> parents like theresa, whose 16-year-old son is a college

prep student. >> you have to show them how to be a leader. >> late last fall, an investigation conducted by the san francisco nonprofit public advocate found dozens of schools across california some in the bay area had rules in place to possibly penalize students who did not perform mandatory service hours. reminding public and charter school officials they cannot force parents into volunteering. it was welcome news to college prep alum sandra cruz a first generation college student whose parents weren't able to be as active as they would like. >> they had low income jobs or minimum wage taking a day off from work would have been an extreme hardship. >> if there's a will, there's a way. >> it's going to take their dinnertime movie time or social

time they have. their kids in the community are definitely worth it. >> the decision to get involved should rest solely on the parents. >> we want to make sure it's authentic, that's why we don't require it. we want them to be invested on their own. >> in san jose chris winn, abc 7 news. an annual count that's about a lot more than numbers. coming up why all of us have a stake in finding the exact number of people living on the street. plus -- >> i've been waiting for about an hour. >> the clock was ticking today. what's behind the even longer than usual lines at the dmv. >> if you're thinking of buying or selling your home. 7 on your side michael finney reveals insider tips to get the best real estate agents and save money at the same time. the nine cars that are so

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live look from sky 7 hd. this is on the upper deck of the bay bridge, where there was a car fire. >> three right lanes on the upper deck, westbound coming into the city are closed as they deal with this car that burst into flames. no one was injured but it is obviously affecting traffic. we'll stay on top of it here and update you as need by on abc 7 news bay area. well before the sun came up a census began to count the homeless population in marin county. >> it's needed to get federal aid for homeless programs. the health the count results in can truly change lives. >> by 10:00 this morning, it was pret i much finished. >> a lot of homeless people are invisible. >> san rafael knows about the

issue firsthand. hence the census that occurred long before many of us got caught up. >> i got 25 rv's. >> it's been 25 years since the last tally. one of the counties the homeless themselves counting. this couple live in a van. >> lost my job, lost pretty much everything. my truck my tools. and the house. >> the last census two years ago, showed 900 homeless in marin county with 450 of them in san rafael alone. this city spends a million dollars a year on them. >> it's a tradition of charity that began with the san rafael mission. it continues with a relative abundance of social services. >> good resources out here. >> soup kitchen food clothes, bus tickets. all that. >> all that?

>> all that. >> when does all that possibly become too much. >> we asked diana bishop who also counted this morning. >> 30 to 40% of what we do deals with the homeless population in the city. >> hence the funding for the city and more from social services. after a long wait, free medical treatment and plenty of self help, it's worth noting she was not eligible for the homeless count this time. >> for everybody else, you know i hope that things get better for them and i hope they find their way. everybody deserves a home. >> small victories. in san rafael abc 7 news. the dmv in san francisco will reopen tomorrow after a water main break near the office. the break from a construction project near baker sent water and mud running into the offices. more than 100 frustrated

customers stood in line this morning, that wrapped around the building. many express frustration about a lack of viable appointments. >> yesterday i tried to make appointments, they said the earliest appointment is going to be february 17th. that's why i come here to get online. >> staff was forced to use mops and squeegees to push out the mud and the dirt. they hope to reopen at 8:00 a.m. bay area leaders are hoping a field trip to oakland will inspire development there. 80 developers investors and leaders were led through a walking tour today. investing in this city now will help the economy thrive in the years ahead. developers agree. >> oakland's had a very exciting art scene recently. revival of culture, restaurants.

new housing is being developed. office tenants are interested again in oakland. the bay area council specifically led the group on three sites that have already been approved for residential and commercial development. >> talk about residential living. buying a home can be full of challenges especially when it comes time to pick the right real estate agent. >> how do you get the best deal. consumer reports with 7 on your side is there. >> i like -- you're thinking of buying or selling a home. just released a survey of real estate agents that gives you insider tips on how to negotiate the right deal. >> she wants this home to look its best. the goal is to decredit the property neutralize it as much as possible. they can imagine themselves in that property. >> virginia always has her

client's interest in mind. a survey of more than 300 real estate agents reveals, 86% say they've seen other agents engage in poor business practices. top of the list, steering buyers toward a home that would result in higher commissions. and 27% say they've seen other agents convince a client to sell a home for less than what it's worth. >> you shouldn't hire the first agent you meet. interview at least three and check references. see if there's a member of the national association of realtors. >> if you're selling the house don't overpay the agent's commission. more than 60% are willing to negotiate at least half the time. >> a lot of people think 6% is the standard commission, over half the realtors we ask said they typically charge 4%. >> a caution, a third of the real estate agents surveyed say buyers get into trouble by underestimating what it costs to buy and own a home. >> it's not just about your

monthly mortgage payment you have to think about paying your attorney and your closing costs and the title search, and then there's ongoing costs of homeownership, like taxes and utilities. >> a final word to thewise don't skip the home inspection. more than a quarter of agents say not getting an inspection can be one of the most costly mistakes. >> the most favorable rate on the loan you need a score of at least 740. if you need to improve your profile, consumer reports says don't wait until the last minute, i say start at the minimum six months out and by the way, 760 is a figure you have to hit if you for sure want the best rate. >> thank you, michael. let's talk about this incredibly mild whether we continue to enjoy. >> sandia has our accuweather forecast. >> we just fast forwarded into spring. it's been unseasonably mild

today, out here absolutely crystal clear looking out toward the bay this isn't normal, we should be talking about rain let me show you the high temperatures for today, it was mild enough to tie a record at sfo's 60 degrees. 71 in san rafael, ukiah, up to 74 in santa cruz, 70 in oakland, pretty mild around san francisco, san jose. 68 livermore 69 in fairfield those temperatures are a good 4 to 12 degrees above average. we're looking at live doppler 7 hd, no clouds, just a spectacular sun set. temperatures in the 60s oakland san jose morgan hill, 68 san francisco. cooling off quickly. half moon bay 55 degrees. this is another gorgeous shot from our lake tahoe camera. siena rose 63 65 livermore,

and another live picture from our east bay hills camera looking out toward the bay. areas of fog overnight tonight, spring like for the weekend. there are hints of change for the end of next week. i'll explain in a moment here, overnight tonight, you're going to see some fog along the coast around parts of the bay foggy spots for your morning commute. it was hard to see there was damp spots due to mist and drizet. tomorrow afternoon the coastal clouds will linger and that will hold your temperatures down in some areas. the rest of you staying pretty mild. high pressure is really the blocking factor here, storm door remains shut because high pressure is not allowing any of those storms to get in, we're going to continue to see dry conditions for several more days. i want to show you something that is encouraging. next chance of rain friday february 6th going into saturday february 7th. i know computer models have been

saying there's a possibility of wet weather beyond our 7-day forecast. when we get closer we have to completely drop the wet weather. that's not the case this time around. tomorrow morning allow the extra time for the morning commute, it's going to be dense in spots for the morning commute. you will need that extra time. low 40s to low 50s, you may want to layer up stay warm tomorrow afternoon. highs in the south bay 69 santa cruz, 65 san jose, 67 in cupertino, on the peninsula still above average. mid-60s, redwood city. low clouds keeping your temperatures a little lower in half moon bay pacifica in the 60s. 70 in the north bay santa rosa, 67 movado out toward the east bay. caster valley inland spots, 70 in fairfield, 69 in livermore. accuweather 7-day forecast, we're going to go with warmer weather for your saturday. it's beach weather for winter

sunday slight dip in the numbers, you'll notice the numbers just come right back up again, mild again tuesday wednesday, some more 70s showing up. really that accuweather 7-day forecast looks more like spring than winter. one computer model hinting a possibility of rain end of next week, still holding out hope. >> thank you. protesters take over a senate hearing, how one senator quietly outshelves them. >> constantly chaos. >> principle architects -- >> signs of an early spring at 6:00, nature's response to our warm dry january, sandy was just

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sky 7 hd is live over the car fire on the upper deck of the bay bridge. you can see a tow truck about to pull a vehicle off the bridge. two lanes are open right now. they hope to reopen. >> we'll update that at 6:00, at 6:00 the aftermath of last night's big san francisco fire, and one by stander who used his smart phone to do something more than gawk. >> a dangerous tax scam that's claiming too many victims. >> that's all coming up at 6:00. >> the exploratorium has a new exhibit, inside your brain. >> visitors wear a special headset that measures brain activity, and then solve puzzles to see how their mood and brain changes. >> visitors interact with the exhibit to explore what future brain computer interfaces could look like.

world news tonight with david muir is next. on this thursday night, not as the super bowl nears, the concern over measles growing tonight, across several states including arizona. more than 1,000 americans being closely watched in that state alone. and the school children without vaxccinations in another state, forced to state home tonight. not again. the deadly storm hitting now. the truck with explosives, flipping. the planes, skidding off runways. the breaking news. the air scares. the cockpit door, locking the pilot out. the emergency landing. plus, the united flight flying across america, suddenly forced to land, too. passengers rushing off. the subway scare. climbing out through the windows. it comes after the other commuter nightmare in washington. and an abc news investigation. the "survivor" contestant, paddling the boat, jumping into the water. turns out, he's a former nfl