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relieved and expects to be released tonight >> the authorities have 48 hours to investigate and bring the person to court. >> he says his client can go free and might return to this apartment. >> i'm praying for him. if all will turn out right. iet was here on friday police arrested his good friend mark andres on suspicion of murder the 59-year-old as expected of murdering a person. other body parts were found nearby. this video obtained by abc7 news shows him lugging a suitcase down the street. >> did he have it in hand?
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>> i don't know. >> the san francisco chronicle says investigators believe may be the victim. >> are you for two years the guy? >> police tell us that is speculation >> there have been inquiries around country from concerned family members and friends worried this person could be a loved one. >> police and medical examer are trying to figure out the cause of death, murder weapon. the police chief says he's sure investigators have been retracing steps and once released will keep tabs on him. >> in san francisco, abc7 news. >> two people died in police shootings in two cities this afternoon. sky 7 where police shot and
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killed a wm suspected of stealing something today employees said she had a gun. officers confronted her in oakland and shot her. police and district attorney >> in antioch, contra costa >> the deputy says the man came at him with a weapon. >> police in mountain view want help identified a man they believe is connected to a deadly shooting. investigators released these sketches of a man. one shows with hair, the other without. and an orinda man died during
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the wiz khalifa concert. >> friends and fans mourning the loss of a well known oakland rapper. he was shot and killed as his career was really taking off. abc7 news is live in emeryville tonight. laura? >> well this is where his manager told us he preferred to spend time, long hours in the studio. today, it has become a place where those who knew him have come to remember him. >> it's unbelievable. still numb. don't know how to feel. >> for the long time manager of the well known bay area rapper guned down the artist spent many hours here in this study over the past decade recording
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music heard around the world. his real name was dominic newton. >> in music he was so honest. he gave everybody, everything. if you didn't meet him, you might know he was a humble and caring person. . >> i heard a lot of boom boom. >> six shots is what the neighbor told us she heard and sounded like it was close. >> it's sad people are taking guns and shooting and shooting. when there is someone so good. >> newton got his start in the early 1990s as a member of a group and became a solo artist about ten years later. >> he is always smiling and willing to give you something. so many rappers got verses from him. he was a good, fair, honest man.
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>> today dozens stopped by to pay respects in a sidewalk memorial. >> with fans and family and friends are here as well. he set up a lot of things and started a lot of careers. i know he'd want to see that carried on, becoming about something bigger than what it is today. >> investigators say they're asking for witnesses or anyone with tips to contact police. >> with the murder rate on track to double last year's, san francisco's mayor went to one of the neighborhoods hardest hit by the violence. mayor ed lee gathered at the set up for maria souza the mother killed by a stray bullet in front of her husband and children. they want to play a bigger part
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in ending violence in their neighborhood. >> so making sure the community has opportunities and resources on front lines for organizations and people know what is going on to work with these young men and women. >> the prayer promises to focus more city resources and more teenagers in his summer jobs program. people displaced by fire in the mission district received more bad news a engineer said there is damage and it would be unsafe to go inside. we're live with the latest tonight. leanne. >> well we're here because there is a lot of talk about that fire today. the supervisor looking for hearings and a spokesperson for the fire department says the estimated damage following the
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fire is $8.6 million. karen broke down after being told she's not allowed to enter the building. there are years of art work inside of the studio. >> the work from my life. i'm 73. drawings from high school. works from college all of my items. >> inspections confirmed there is significant damage. now, an engineering company must come up with a decision to make the building safe. >> he said the city gave us only 15 minutes and now, the owner. 39 residents are staying at this shelter in the mission owned by the salvation army. one resident was taken to the hospital and says it's hard to
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sleep in this shelter. >> everything is gone. 70 years old not easy. >> today a nonprofit group brought new pillows for those displaced. >> there is a lot of fear about what the next step is. we're trying to do our part. so you can't fix that. we can give them something good today. >> the chief says the fire started on the third floor and appears there is no foul play involved today, he acknowledged a young boy's actions by breaking a window, and tossed his dog and jumped and landed on top of an awning. >> i'm proud of myself. i think everybody helped each other. yeah.
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we're grateful. >> his dog wasn't there to share in the glory. there are no dogs allowed in city hall. a group of women may have struck again this morning. they say four young women entered dsw store, grabbed seven pairs of pricey athletic shoes and ran out of the store. and police are investigating if this is the work of a group of women dressed in clothing who robbed other stores. >> a community coalition wants to stop a development cold unless they get something in return from a
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developer. chris nguyen is live with the story. chris? >> the session began 30 minutes ago. dozens of people have wanted to make sure the project is working and supporters believe it's in the communities' best interest. >> this equipment is a simple sign of things still to come. >> for winston leon the progress, he says has been decades in the making. >> i don't mind interruptions. as long as they're okay, i'm okay. >> he opened his business in 1985. he plans to retire but isn't
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sure when. >> he's excited for what is on tap. a site including 4,000 housing units, 12,000 jobs as well as retail shopping and entertainment centered around the bart station. >> to build a transit oriented jobs center is why we think this is special. >> we need help with housing and protection. >> members of the rise fremont coalition wants to include more housing which covers nearly 100 acres and points out they've agreed to play for a site to
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help fund costs of building additions to nearly schools. city council members will arrive sometime in march. >> a study confirms traffic is a pain around here, but why it's easier to navigate here than other big cities. >> oceans struggling to breathe. oxygen drops to dangerous levels what is the problem? is it too late to reverse? >> you've probably heard about the atmospheric river. it's likely to bring us rain. >> and dan noyes investigates the problems and he's going to show why it's failing a little save you fifteenifteen minutes could save you fifteen percent or more on car insurance. everybody knows that. well, did you know pinocchio was a bad motivational speaker?
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does the bay area need to rename silicon valley? tech companies have been making a slow migration and now, the san francisco, and with the jobs there are problems. >> job growth has been phenomenal here in the bay area. silicon valley added 58,000 jobs last year san francisco, 18,000. and >> computers feel the pain with the boom. 119,000 jobs added in the past year companies are expanding
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and ready to tb approved last year. 9 million square feet is convinced it will be local government that will have to solve gridlock. >> city council and also mayor. these are the ones going to be generating solutions for our day. >> the boom, five years in the making has one achilles heel. it's becoming a hardship to find housing in the bay area. >> rents have gone up so much. and people making a decent living spend half income on rent. that squeezes everything out. >> the foot print of silicon valley is expanding with san francisco taking a crown if
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several areas. angel investment tops by $400 million and san francisco has a younger work force in that prime prakit. >> it's just a foot print widening. >> do we need a new name? >> we do. bay area is good name. >> silicon valley sports a gap. >> there is probably a significant affect on that percentage. >> californias met a call to use less water. but, in december, may have
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helped residents conserve water. >> there is no question it's a wet december to people saving water but that meant they turned off sprinklers. >> the governor asked for reduction in water use when declaring a state of emergency because of the drought. officials urged everyone to keep conserving. sierra nevada snow pack is 88% below normal. ien credible change seems to be going on almost undedetectivable. researchers believe the chemistry of the ocean is changing. >> you might think of this as a liability.
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climate change in broadening forms. >> this is a fundamental change. we're committed to a low oxen ocean in the future. >> one researcher says don't shoot the messener. >> in less than a generation california fisheries could change, or cease to exist if oxygen-depleted water moves in. there are indications it's begun near here. >> means we're losing habitats. >> dr. moffett's work confirms other studies she took core samples and studied the fossil record.
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>> and now, she sees accelerating and man made conditions. >> people who fish eat fish, all of those people have a stake in this story. >> think of it as a warning shot from a researcher who sees our oceans more clearly than most of us. >> that is disturbing. >> we do have change that is welcome. increasing clouds around most of the day. it's et bright and sunny as
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well. upper 50s to low 06s around the bay area. here is a nice view looking over the bay. these are the rain arrives on thursday, then that will continue into the weekend. at the moment rain is not reaching us because we've got a ridge of high pressure slowing movement of the next storm. let's take a look at this atmospheric trail of moisture, lots of moisture. with storms that will shift south ward into southern california. so let's start at 5:00 thursday morning. first signs of rain developing
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becoming more wide spread but still just a north bay event on thursday. friday rain stalls and again, through friday, rain in the north bay and continuing into other parts of the bay area. by sunday rainfall totals 2 to 4 inches from the second storm. so a significant rain is coming into our direction. overnight, low temperatures mid to upper 40s. tomorrow high temperatures low to mid-50s on the coast.
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here is the accu-weather forecast. rain arrives again, periods of rain and tapering off to just showers monday. it will be a good soaking for the north bay. and it looks like this is the pattern we're going to have now. >> santa clara's chief of police got back from a work trip to the super bowl. >> what he learned in arizona who wants to try a new burger? that's good! it's really good. very juicy. that's melted garlic herb butter. it's original. i like soft buns. i would buy this. this is amazing! could this be from jack in the box? definitely not jack in the box no. i'm not a big fan of jack in the box burgers and... this is really good! thanks... i guess. that is my new buttery jack with garlic herb butter melted right on. you can go classic or bacon & swiss will they melt in your mouth? you butter believe it.
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we know traffic is bad in the bay area but at least it's predictable. a new study says the bay area has the third worst traffic congestion only trailing los angeles and houston. >> that commute from monty view takes about 30 minutes the same. >> you have a problem at your boyfriend's house? he has a hard time getting to work sth >> he's stuck in traffic constantly. >> ten minute ride turns into?
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>> 30 minutes >> according to mtc, the longest drives under contra costa county. >> the police chief says he learned and observed a lot visiting ghend yale arizona and looking forward to hosting super bowl 50 next year. he says they were able to find out worked well and what needed improvement. he says they've been planning for a while now and says it will take a massive team effort. . >> i think partnerships created will help us tremendously the collaboration between all federal, state and local agencies working together and making it a successful event. >> super bowl 50 set for february 7th next year with a week's worth of events in san francisco, santa clara as well as wine country. >> still to come here president
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obama responds after a soldier from a ally is burned to death by isis. >> and a family feud over the estate of robin williams the claim his widow is making against his children. >> and michael finney
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e >> in developing news out of new york. at least five passengers are dead after a crowded new york city train hit a vehicle on the tracks the driver of the vehicle also died the crash caused a fire that burned the lead car in the train. this happened just north of white plains new york. a dozen passengers are hurt and some 750 people were on board when this happened. >> jordanian officials are vowing revenge over the death of a pilot executed by islamic state extremists. king abdullah met with president obama at the white house after
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jordan's military officially confirmed the pilot was seen being burned to death on a video. >> i think we'll redouble the vigilance and determination on the part of a global coalition to make sure that they are degr ultimately defeated. >> the execution prompted angry protests tonight the u.s. embassy is asking americans to defer any nonessential travel to the country. >> robin williams's widow is in a disagreement over his estate. susan williams claims her stepfather took some of his items without asking. asking to exclude contents of the tiburon home from the state test. his trust says memorabilia and
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photos should go to his kids upon his death. >> i need to emphasize what is at stake here is a bucket of water from a lake of the total assets of robin williams' live and estimate. >> susan williams attorney says because of the amount of gray area of bem meala, his client just wants clarification. a hearing on the issue is scheduled for late march. >> employees in a health center in alameda have come to the i team for help >> the federal government is threatening to pull funding because of long-running problems >> dan noyes has been investigating and joins with us a story here on abc7 news. >> this clinic treats people who would not have health care other wise the number of patients plummeted from 20,000 to about 5,000 and if no changes are made fast the
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doors can close, forever the health council runs seven sites, promoting health care dental, radiology, pediatrics as well as substance abuse and mental health counselling, adult day care, and more. >> it's providing care to the african american community. >> it's also serving an increasing latino population. west oakland health is funded by alameda county, medicare, medicaid and grants from the federal government. but there is a problem. >> issue now is that there is a crisis. employees are concerned and post signs asking what is going on? we want to know and save this clinic. >> what is going to happen with me? my family? how can i accept or have any kind of medical resources? >> working and trying to correct
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deficiencies identified by hrsa. >> hrsa has provided about $24 million to west oakland health since 2008. but, for the past few years hrsa auditors found problems. in the last visit west oakland did not meet 15 of 19 program requirements. including accessible hours of operation location, quality improvement plan financial management and control policies, billing and collections and program data reporting systems. hrsa announced they'd stop funding at the end of the month, then decided to give the clinic one more year. >> this action is very rare. >> the man who run it for the past decade told me he doesn't like being told what to do. the 80-year-old dr. robert cooper blamed hrsa for problems >> mistakes were made not
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necessarily by us but the oversight. >> no chief financial officer or chief operating officer and dr. cooper serves as both executive director and medical director. and they recommend hiring a new position. >> yes or no? are you going to do that? >> i ask the question, it's uncertain whether i will, or not. >> members of the center's board tried to place cooper on paid administrative lead so they can resolve deficiencies and determine a plan. one believes dr. cooper is
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behind the power play. >> this is no personal thing. i just think it's time where you're no longer effective. >> what keeps you coming back here every day? >> we do what we enjoy doing. i enjoy working. >> the head of health care services tells me cooper knows he has to retire, soon. if doctor and staff were unprepared demands that came with the reform. >> west oakland has been in a important position and during that moment unfortunately fewer patients have been seen. >> cooper claims the number plummeted because of electronic record keeping the doctor tells me he'll be there to get the center in order before passing rings to someone else. >> will they be imperfect? certainly are we better that be in the
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past? yes. >> we hope he can turn the center around before hrsa pulls funding. this year the total is about $3.4 million. i'm posting a report on abc7 news.com. you can leave me a tip there or by calling 888-40, i team. >> a lot riding for a lot of people. >> thousands of people. they tell me they're just so nervous about this. >> keep us up to date. >> home prices aren't the only thing shoot in the roof in the bay area so are rents see what we found when we took a tour to see what you can get for the money. why prices continue to climb. how long is it going to last? i don't know. right now will see any stop in sight. >> tune in tonight to see just how high rents have climbed on
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abc7 news at 11:00. >> tonight's money matters, stock skyrocketed today dow jumped 305 points and s and p rose 29 points. analysts believe it was triggered by the global central bank cutting loan prices. auto analysts believe low credit ratings and gas prices helped boost sales and jp morgan will pay a settlement that resolves a claim that bear sterns misled investors when i sold mortgage securities. >> just ahead at 6:00, internet could be named a utility by federal regulators. >> what that could mean for your
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hey! did you know bees communicate through dance? me too... we're practically twins! >> michael finney joins us for these accusations. >> retailers accused of selling
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supplement was misleading labels are walgreens target and gmc. 80% of the results concluded the store brand did not contain what is on the label. gnc says the test may not be appropriate for products and target says it's committed to providing high quality and safe products and wall streens is in the process of removing the product. >> federal regulators reached a deal with a company that wants to buy critical condition thein college. students who took out high-cost
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loans will get 40% on those loans. in addition must end threats of a lawsuit and debt collection practices >> chairman of the communications is -- to tighten restrictions on brand band services arcs louing fcc to ban internet service providers by discriminating by slowing down some traffic and speeding up others. to see my report select 7 on your side. >> good information, thank you. >> coming up next, not the usual tuesday of this school. >> no. how one pillsbury crescents--awesome. but now you can use them to make pizza night awesome, too.
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a redwood city teacher will appear on a special series on "jeopardy". >> lidia kauffman is a
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contestant in a teacher's tournament. >> she says she's been applying to be on jeopardy for years and is happy she never gave up. >> keep trying because i tried out multiple times before it worked out for me. >> the winner will walk away with $100,000. >> go, lidia. >> yes. good luck. >> we're getting more rain. >> we are. it's coming our way. clouds as you can see on live doppler 7 hd but dry for now wet later.
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central sierra is just a pitiful scene here. just spotty, light snow. so look for partly cloudy skies and mild conditions. here is the accu-weather forecast. rain spreads to other parts on friday. periods of rain on saturday, more rain sunday four days of rainfall. >> and all right. >> you know who is not -- never? >> yes. >> very good. >> no. no. >> angry? >> showing up angry. the shock has subsided now rage has begun for sea hawk fans and
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being directed at one coach the man called that play in the
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good evening this is the day after the day after the wild finish in the super bowl. fans have moved on from shock that they didn't give the to marshon lynch. and a slant on the goal line was intercepted and gave a 28-24 win. some joker changed his wikipedia page to read he'll be known for gift wrapping a super bowl trophy. ook took three years you know? we're in playoffs. and comes down to players making
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plays you know? i think he's toing to be a tremendous head coach one day. >> tom brady named super bowl mvp. and brady wants to give it to his teammate malcolm butler. he wants to give the chevy colorado to butler. brady made $150 million in his career and browns receiver has been suspended again. will miss 2015 season after violating nfl substance abuse policy for the third time testing positive for alcohol a violation of the 0 drinking stipulation part of his return.
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to nba last time clay thompson went off for 34 points. this is just 11 days ago, all about clay. he hit 11 threes and warriors have beaten kings seven times and coach expects sacramento will be paying attention to clay this time around. >> that is not like it came out of the blue. >> third quarter did. >> he can get on it at any time. right? maybe this team because it happens, so easily.
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maybe they'll be ready to go. >> tim durbin trying complete seven marathons in seven days on seven continents. 183.4 miles on the ground. 23,000 in the air. going from race to race goal to raise money for v foundation for cancer research. what a journey it was. >> jet lag wasn't a factor as it could have been i tried to sleep on planes and treat it like i was going for a weekend morning long run. >> out for a weekend run 26 miles. he averaged five hours per marathon. >> join us tonight at
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9:00 at 11:00 rent prices shooting thu the roof in the bay area. tonight what we found when taking a tour of local homes to see what you can get for your money. >> that is this edition of abc7 news. we appreciate your time. i'm dan ashley. >> from all of us here, thanks for watching. i turned 26, and under my parents' insurance, i just wasn't able to get coverage any more. health insurance through covered california is so affordable, it doesn't make sense not to sign up. i'm in, and i'm making it on my own. ♪ ♪all day and all of the night - the kinks♪ ♪all day and all of the night - the kinks♪ yoplait. with a smooth and
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this is the "jeopardy!" teachers tournament. here are today's contestants -- a middle school special education teacher from madison, wisconsin... a high school science teacher from wyandotte, michigan... and a high school history teacher from redwood city, california... and now, here is the host of "jeopardy!" -- alex trebek! [ applause ] thank you, johnny. and welcome, ladies and gentlemen. lydia, cathy, and michael, you look a lot younger than the teachers i had to deal with when i was a kid. but welcome aboard. nice to have you here. good luck. here we go into the jeopardy! round. and today, this jeopardy! round has these categories... followed by...
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the world almanac for 2015... hey... "cess" in quotation marks. we know what that means. lydia, start. time for re-"cess," $200 please. michael. what is inspiration? no. cathy. what is necessity? yes. uh, let's go with tv: a nice place to start for $200. he's seen here as he looked playing buffy wilson on "bosom buddies." michael. who is tom hanks? yes, 19-- tv for $400. cathy. who is adam sandler? right. we'll go with tv for $600. lydi

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