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may be a vigil tonight at that memorial which is growing today. this is a place he was killed. we're told the liquor store has a good video. zuniga is being hailed as a hero, a person who was killed because of these cheap cigarellos. the tribute outside of the liquor for less store continued to grow. his car, still parked outside became a part of the memorial he worked as a security supervisor at be boss nightclub. as a favor he kept an eye on his business. that is what he was doing saturday night when he was shot and killed. two men came into the liquor store, bought a bottle of
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cognac, and one came back minutes later and snatched a display box of cheap cigarellos and ran out owe a waiting car. the man tripped and dropped the cigars. zuniga went to pick them up, someone in the car fired at him. he didn't know what happened. >> one bullet smashed a window. another round killed zuniga. another security guard was behind him. his mother calls zuniga a hero. >> jumped in the line of fire to save my son. and he took his life for my son. i will be forever grateful to him, his family, his children. >> gia says he cried when he
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heard zuniga died the box of can iing yarz worth maybe $20. >> for $20 they can kill a human. >> many zuniga. murdered for a box of cheap cigars. vic lee, abc7 news. >> a bay area family's mother is battling a flesh-eating disease abc7 news is live with the story you'll see only on abc7 news. >> it's day 16 for daisy lee here in kaiser permanente hospital. due to the shock to her husband, the key medical decisions are being made by their son and daughter. this is a daisy lee her family knows a loving mother of two and aunt. but everything changed
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february 1st. >> this is our family's worst nightmare. one day she's healthy next, she's not. >> she was diagnosed with flesh eating bacteria. when it begins to produce toxins. mrs. lee had four operations including amputation of her right arm. her finger toes are turning dark. her brother says the disease put the family on a rollercoaster. >> daisy knows she's in a hospital room, but doesn't know how long she's been in. we'll be dealing with additional lows at that point, too. >> heavy sedation made her unaware of the diagnosis and surgeries. mrs. lee was the main income
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provider. relatives and friends started a go fund me campaign the greatest concerns are stopping toxins from destroying more of her body and dealing with the trauma of the disease. >> she'll be faced with knowing what happened to my right arm. her fingers are at risk of amputation and also, her toes. she wonders what is going on. she looks with a puzzled look. >> her son has confidence in his mother's stamina. >> she's critical but makes improvements every day. >> her relatives and friends are fighting for her, as well. >> if you'd like to contribute there is a link on our web site. >> turning to weather, looks like we're in for another week of just warm, dry weather across the bay area.
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today, sunny skies and perfect for splashing around where a temperature record was set today. families enjoyed chrissy field. too chilly to go into the water there. spencer christian is here with an outlook for the rest of the week. >> you can see fog returning to the coast today. it was mild and mild here in san francisco. check out 24-hour temperature change. it's 13 degrees cooler at sfo than yesterday. five degrees cooler in novato. 11 degrees in san carlos. you get the picture. it's cooled down, but we still have warm highs today oakland 75 degrees for this date. we're going to show you the
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temperature trend. tomorrows high only 65. highs climbing back up to low 70s in oakland by the weekend. and all locations will see the increase in temperatures as well. dan? >> thank you very much. >> abc7 news viewer sent me this video tonight so we can get it on the air. >> a fire cost a estimated $1 million in damage overnight the building there was fully engulfed, and flames were spreading into the attic. investigators found a door forced open and a fire extinguisher had been used suggesting it might have been
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started accidentally. >> a dispute is developing tonight over a struggling family owned golf course in martinez the family agreed to sell it to a developer but a group of residents is trying to block the sale. >> this family is ready to sell. there is a developer and there is a gust of wind. now, days are numbed for the family-owned pine meadow golf course. >> i can't sustain more. i have a little bit of a
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retirement because i'm using that. i just can't keep going. >> seven years ago, the family offered the parcel to the city to see if it can be purchased and maintained. when that option wasn't viable, the family reached out to a local developer. >> we went through over 30 community meetings over the course of the last several years. >> now, a group of citizens launched a petition drive aimed at reversing decisions to change the property's 1970s designation as open space to residential. >> we think that is such critical importance to martinez. that it should be voted on by the citizens.
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>> there is no money here to buy this property. we have 19 parks throughout the city. to purchase, we'd have to raise taxes >> tell me as a citizen, what am i supposed to do with this land? >> the organizers have until friday to collect the signatures. in martinez, abc7 news. >> let's talk about golf. san francisco will be sharing riches when it hosts first of several major golf tournaments next month. mayor ed lee and other officials teed off today previous tournaments generated several million dollars. this will be different. a renegotiated deal will give a portion of the operating room.
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>> our goal to celebrate this golf course how much in additional revenue we can get >> city officials hoping to make $80,000 and more in the future, hosting the pga championship in five years and in 2025, president's cup. >> still ahead here tonight an international candidate's conference takes on science behind medical marijuana and dollars in making pot legal. >> also tonight ice forming at levis stadium. what it's going to take to keep it frozen for a week. >> san francisco institution goes bankrupt after 100 years in business. the coming up what this means to you. >> and a coming
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>> four states have legalized the recreational use of marijuana. many say it's only time before california does the same. that is part of the conversation today going on in san francisco. >> california stands to gain more than colorado and oregon four states that legalized marijuana. so today we heard it's not just about the money. the idea that marijuana may be legal one day created an industry that owners say can only get bigger. this national cannibis proponent and executive director of harbor side health center. >> we look forward to an industry creating jobs, tax revenue. >> california is expected to have an initiative on the
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november 2016 ballot to legalize marijuana. nerd wallet projects california will generate $519 million per year in tax revenue. companies like steve hill labs are hoping it passes not just for the money but type of safety regulations that would come with it. >> we test for potent yeens and come tam nation to keep it safe for consumers. >> citizens side with the federal government in that marijuana is a drug with a high potential for abuse and should not be legalized. >> people need to recognize how dangerous marijuana is and overcome the idea it's just like alcohol. it's not. it's different. >> all track records show use does not go up.
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duis do not go up. crime does not go up. teen use does not go up. the only thing going up is tax revenue. >> support dwrerers have until august to qualify for the november 16th ballot. and advocates in main filed paper work seeking a 2016 ballot initiative to legalize marijuana for recreational purposes. that state would be the first in northeastern part of the united states to do so. >> look out for ice in santa clara tonight. we're forecasting dozens of collisions this weekend. >> ice and temperatures don't mix, but national hockey league is finding a way to make it
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work. a rink is in place for saturday's game between sharks and l.a. kings goes from 20 yard line to 20 yard line. 3,000 gallons of coolant is reflected. >> we have an inch to go, two inches total with ice markings in logos and other markings in tomorrow. so it's coming along well. >> surrounding the rink some decorations showing northern california landscape. >> it's just a celebration of hockey. people are going to -- if they like inside they're going to love it outside. >> 70,000 people are expected here for the game and they've added seating because tickets were so popular. there are tickets available on
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stub hub.com. you can find tickets there starting at $100 each. >> wild watching guys in short sleeved shirts. >> yes. >> a sharp cool down, but temperatures dropping now. the fog is back. you can see fog pushing inland tonight. right now, temperatures 54 in san francisco, up to high of 69. 53 in half noon bay. and here is a live view of the golden gate bridge. taking a look at increase in tree pollen.
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here is a look over embarcadero. low clouds and fog tonight making a push inland. and this is our fog pattern along the coastline. continuing animation overnight, you can see fog going to reach across the bay and extensive in the morning. so to satellite going to keep temperatures above average with a drop off tomorrow, they'll be above average. notice storms unable to break through. we're going to remain dry.
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overnight, moisture content. lows around 50 degrees or so. looking for partly sunny skies with clouds lingering. mid and upper 60s on the peninsula. north bay highs 66 in santa rosa. 66 at napa. and inland east bay, highs mid to upper 60s, temperatures rebounding wednesday, thursday. friday lows around or just above 70 degrees inland. and we'll see temperatures above
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when people got there walkways were crowded the monument is a nice place to visit but becomes a big inconvenience for residents of nearby muir beach. >> would it take an hour in and an hour out. >> so going after mic? >> going after anything. >> the next are opening weekend for national parks week. >> about 60 of the gold-plated statues are produced for oscars. it gets buffed and polished. nearly 3,000 have been presented over the years. each engraved serial numbers.
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legend has it ab an academy librarian says it looked like her uncle, and the name stuck. >> to see who takes home one of the statues tune in on sunday. >> yes. abc7 is your live oscar station. >> yes. >> more still to come at 6:00 store closing doors for good. a fiery disaster in the hills of west virginia. this is what can happen when 100 crude oil papers derail. and return of a missing moosehead we'll have the story stay with
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what it means for a lot of customers who are shocked to see this. >> yes. a piece of prom history. >> yes. >> about a half hour ago all six of the stores closed forever. it's hard to sell if summers were more upset about losing a tuxedo shop or having to scramble. stores have orders for hundreds of tux he doughs. now, it will be a challenge to get refunds. today, the six stores closed their doors forever. >> and we're sad. >> this long time manager of the shop where the name forged a place in history. trucks and top hats >> we see a group with a tour
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guide. and talk about the history. >> the staff is gearing up for busy wedding season and the company would have to lock up by 6:00 tonight. 40 employees are out of a job. brides and grooms have to do new lans jennifer ordered eight tuxedos for her brother's wedding on saturday. >> i didn't know anywhere else to go. so, yes. we're sort of at a loss. >> in san francisco, pham was fielding frantic calls. >> you can call the district manager. >> the owners filed for chapter
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11 bankruptcy in 11. they couldn't find a buyer so went into chapter 7. if you paid and didn't get it, you have to go through bankruptcy courts to get a refund the attorney tells me owners wanted to save the business but there is too much competition from big chain stores and online sales. old fashioned business couldn't survive. >> very sad it's happening. >> customers made last purchases then time to say goodbye. >> the attorney tells me payments must go through a trustee following liquidation the trustee may notify you if you're entitled to a refund. >> that is a shame. >> sad. >> yes. >> thank you very much. >> well, 6.8 earthquake struck
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off the northeastern coast of japan after 3:00 our time. this is the area hit by a quake and tsunami four years ago. >> a disaster on the rails in west virginia. here is a huge ball of flames when a train with 100 tankers of oil detrailed. 14 tankers exploded. >> there are no temperatures of injuries. >> that winter storm is making a deep freeze out of a portion of the country tonight. there is snow piling up from arkansas to maine. this is a shot of the area today the mayor admonished not to jump
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into snow. here is what happened to the garden center lowe's store about an hour south of boston. almost eight feet of snow has fallen in three and a half weeks. there are arctic temperatures today. and president obama came home to a heavy snow storm. >> wow so frigid. san francisco's competitive housing market as spca seeing an alarming trend. since march, hundreds of families surrendered their pets because they can't find pet-friendly housing. >> jacob ayoub and his dog live in the mission district.
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iet was crazy and difficult. only one place allowed dogs. >> many won't rent to families with animals michelle encountered it firsthand. >> at the last minute they found a home. >> she was in a house 12 years, suddenly they weren't allowed to have pets in that house they couldn't find another place to move. >> sad situation repeated oaf and over. since march, the spca says 207 families had to surrender animals. >> people are making hard decisions whether or not to give up a member of the family or keep secure housing.
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>> emily recommends getting your pet status in writing. >> if your landlord sells a building and it's not in your lease that you're allowed to have a pet, that is the trouble your new landlord will make for you. >> in san francisco, abc7 news >> well it looks like napa's missing moosehead is back permanently we hope. it often gets painted over but someone sawed it off the tree on new year's eve. police are trying to determine who dropped it off. the mayor says it appears to have been cut carefully. as if they did not want to damage it. now, the owner promised to put
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seeing drones in the sky is nothing new, but they fly under restrictions and tomorrow state lawmakers will consider more new rules. >> new federal rules can open the flood gates. >> in a warehouse owe air ware is testing software for drones but interest there is something else in the air. excitement. >> rules came out on sunday means a big step forward this the din did yous story. >> this within their own line of site. >> the main concern is protecting people on the air, on the ground. >> it's a game changer for start
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ups like air camp. >> there is res leg layings. >> investors not willing to put money in until they know what is going on with the industry. >> you may not need a permit for their latest that will likely fall into the same category as this drone. >> just over a pound. and >> companies want to see bigger zones as well. >> they've been flying and able
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a controversial web site attracting young people out to make quick cash, connecting men with young women often for money, sometimes just for arrangements. but is it safe? is it legal? >> she's looking for a sugar daddy. he's got money and willing to part with it. >> i'm a sugar baby. >> this is seeking arrangement.com. it connects men and women for a
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price. >> and is attracting young adults. >> i've had sugar daddies pay my car note and rent. >> kennedy doesn't want to reveal her identity. she said she met four line who paid to provide companion ship and conversation but nothing beyond that. >> it's not about sex. it's about more than that. >> if you scroll through the site it's hard to not think it's about sex. listings show women and men in seductive poses we met a man we'll call tom. . >> i do love beautiful women but i don't necessarily want a
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relationship with them. >> i'm in a place in life where i need to. >> tom met ten women, saying he's looking for someone to mentor. >> if i find basic things like ambition and a positive attitude, being smart beautiful, that is a good fit, i think. >> critics say it's degrading to women. spokeswoman angela disputes that claim. >> sugar babies have jobs, and gone to grad school. and started their own businesses. and i think they're empowered >> the company says the average sugar baby receives about $3,000 and stress is not exchange for money. iet does bode legal issues.
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>> there is nothing unlawful in paying a college tuition in exchange for speaking to them over the phone or having their companionship. >> the problem starts if the relationship becomes intimate. >> there is everything unlawful. it's called prostitution. >> the site says it kicks off member who's get caught. >> we don't allow prostitution. >> sugar babies don't see the big deal. >> if i'm getting paid for a conversation that is great. >> sugar daddies agree. >> people with leads to come together and see if we find a fit. >> fulfilling unconventional needs in a two # century way. >> well if you're in the market for a long term relationship, you might want to check the refrigerator. >> i get an idea of
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health life style, and sex life. >> first refrigerator dating expert looks to see whether true love might be lurking behind eggs and milk. what an interesting idea. >> i don't if i want to know. >> that is right. >> here is a look at the fog. it's still there and tomorrow mild conditions. warm down south with highs 82 in
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palm springs today highs only into mid to upper 60s. mild weather wednesday, and temperatures into low 70s inland. 72 inland around the bay throughout the end of the week and weekend, about two degrees of cooling. >> time to turnabout our warriors stars. >> that is right. he's thawing out. it's a great weekend for warriors.
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traffic, steph curry is everywhere. it is no accident. >> it was steph curry corno nation weekend. if there is a doubt clearly established him as more. >> you realize you're like a brand? have you been able to let that sink in? >> a little bit. when you answer, it becomes more real. and want to see me do well.
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>> what an athlete. 49ers and frank gore are in contract talks. the 31-year-old made $6.5 million last season. he has oaf 11,000 in his career. gore is still a power running back. now in the nfl, you can't make mistakes. he'll forever be known as he blew the side kick and now looking for work. one of the all-time great oakland a's, jason giambe announced he's retiring. he became the oldest player to hit a walk off home run at 42
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years of age. finished with 1441 rbis. freshman catcher brett cumberland playing his fourth game and it was a big one. that is followed up with a three-run shot in the 4th. this is a a showing with a great game. so this is a team to be reckoned with. >> yes. absolutely. >> thank you. >> join us at 9:00, super computer in your child's play pen? >> then at 11:00 looking for a mate? check their fridge.
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tonight the world's first refrigerator dating expert with what your ice box says about you. >> that is it for this edition of abc7 news. i'm ama daetz >> from all of us we appreciate your time. we live in a pick and choose world. choose, choose, choose. but at bedtime? ...why settle for this? enter sleep number, and the ultimate sleep number event, going on now. sleepiq technology tells you how well you slept and what adjustments you can make.
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this is "jeopardy!" today's contestants are -- a writer from boulder, colorado... a graduate student in poetry from iowa city, iowa... and our returning champion a business analyst from brooklyn, new york... and now here is the host of "jeopardy!" -- alex trebek! thank you, johnny gilbert. hello, e our program. if the last two weeks are any indication then our children are in good hands with the teachers of america. great tournament. our champion, karen, has had to wait two weeks to come back and defend. today, she faces andy
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and susan. and i'll wish all three of you good luck as we go to work in the jeopardy! round. and here are the categories for you. karen, you start. hit men for $200. karen. who is ricky martin? he's the hit man. hit men for $400. karen. who is justin timberlake? yes. hit men, $600. andy. who is paul simon? right. hit men for $800.
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