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in the driver's side, you can see them. and this we believe she was an innocent driver caught up in the shooting. we believe police are looking for a suspect vehicle that left the scene. you can see a pair of green sneakers on the pair of the ak you'ra. two lanes are shut down, causing a huge bottle neck backing up to the maze and appears to be clogging open surface streets around the junction. the chp estimates another 30 minutes and opd are trying to sort this out out. we hope to have more from you when hearing from them.
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>> the shooting caused a mess during the commute. you can see the back up here. and let's take a look at our drive time traffic maps you can see that red there where that traffic isn't moving quickly at this hour. a battle for more affordable housing is blowing up tonight. at issue is a proposed ten story apartment at 16th and mission streets. >> the meeting is being held here at 18th at shotwell. developers are holding this meeting to unveil details of the housing project. you can see they've amassed in
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front of the hall, they're getting ready to go in and expect more people when this starts. >> it's part of a slow burning outrage in the mission district. there have been protests against google buses, picking up workers in the mission. one restaurant was vandalized. a target many believe because it was popular. the proposed complex will go up here. this is what it will look like. 331 units. that is towards more affordable
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housing. >> funds will be for 49 below market rate apartments. real estate partners promised to raise the playground and add space below. also offering to clean up bart's plaza. this is a rendering. >> this is going to worsen the problem of displacement. >> many families and people are getting kicked out. >> the 90 units generated by the project will help ease that
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problem. >> who ever smashed into a window and stormed at 4:00 this morning taking speakers from music lovers at bush and steinert. this is one of a half dozen that thieves have smashed and grabbed. >> we're going to try to look at the section. we're going to go in any direction to apprehend suspects. >> business owners hope police can catch thieves when trying to sell that equipment. >> in oakland a car inside of
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a 7-11 store emergency crews say the driver was taken to the hospital. and police are trying to figure out who is involved in a crash between an uber car and a cab that collided this morning the uber car smashed into the front gate of the elixir saloon. >> new details in the case of a baby found dead near the sacramento river a week ago the district attorney decided not to charge the mother with murder. instead the 23-year-old was charged with involuntary manslaughter and abuse she reportedly admitted she got high before the baby died. family and friends were in court to support her. . >> i don't condone what she did. i am just here to support the friend i once knew. >> authorities say the 20 day
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old may have died from drowning or hypothermia. >> sky 7 with more breaking news and these are live pictures. westbound 180. police chased that car and chased it eastbound. and we're not sure point, you can see traffic stopped in that direction in westbound 80. this will continue. by the center divide heavy traffic >> now a rare kidney swap that never has never been done before at california medical pacific center that involves six sets of donors and recipients, taking place tomorrow, and friday.
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abc7 is live to take us through the process. >> we're seeing more of these done in hospitals who specialize in transplants now, according to national kidney foundation there are 100,000 people in the united states, 12 die every day waiting for a kidney. sonia lost her husband and 13 years ago her son. tomorrow, she'll donate a kidney having an impact on six recipients. >> so i now what it feels like to want an extra day. and not being able to have it. >> broussard donates a kidney to a man whose relative is willing to donate her kidney but not compatible. hers goes to someone else, who also has a relative willing to
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donate to someone else. and that kind of pairing continues down the line, four more times relatives of people on the waiting list giving so others can start living a more normal life. you have to have a willing living donor in order to participate. >> this is achieved thanks to a software called match grid. developed by david jacobs he uses a program that takes a person's genetic profile and finds potential matches. >> once confirmed doctors and case managers work on making this a reaction. >> we did a swap which is and
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had been our largest. it took 3 or 4 months to get this together. six will have their procedures. these are done back to back to avoid any problems or unforeseen circumstances. >> so one donor had a sore throat. if any of the 12 has a medical problem, the whole thing falls apart. we have to regroup. >> following the operation, he and others will have a chance to meet. >> you can register through california transplant donor network.
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>> the search is on for a new home for nine puppies brought into the humane society the man claims he found the dogs near a dumpster. >> there are nine. five males, four females brought into marin humane society on tuesday afternoon. a man carried them in a crate claiming he found them together in a box next to a dumpster. the doctor says all puppies appear to be in good health. >> so far they look good. they are in good body weight they are eating and active. we've had some round worms which is typical for dogs these age. they're in good condition at this point. >> a week, they expect to be
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ready for adoption. >> they look like they're going to be adoptable home fully. >> they want to remind people and so we hope people will take advantage of what we have to offer. >> there is some acities stance. for those who cannot afford the procedure. >> those guys are so cute. and a happy ending for three puppies found in the crash. healthy ready to find homes, animal rescue held an open house in concord allowing people to meet dogs and drop off applications to adopt puppies.
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>> they're adorable as well. >> still to come here tonight big changes with chicken at mcdonalds. why many people are confused about the new air b and b regulations and what could happen to thousands who haven't registered. >> i'm spencer christian. a string of mild days throughout the weekend. there is a hint of rain in the forecast.
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news at berkeley. ied is now open. police shut down westbound traffic by university after they caught a car they'd been chasing. and they move the car quickly and you can see it's backed up. >> mcdonalds hopes you'll be loving a change making to its chicken in an effort to shake it's junction food image. >> dinner time as customers mrok to an american icon. >> today a big announcement regarding the new policy. within two years, the farms in the united states will only allowed to administer antibiotics used to keep chicken healthy. but will it be a hit? . >> i feel like with me it won't change much. >> her favorite meal is the ten
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piece chicken mcnuggets. >> i like it. it satisfies me. >> the news was somewhat satisfying to this group that says nearly 70% of the antibiotics are currently used in live stock and chicken. >> they're giving to prevent illnesses and promote faster growth this, is inappropriate and makes us less safe. >> this restaurant owner says he's gone to great lengths to serve chicken raised on antibiotics. >> some wonder if they're doing
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it to bolster sales >> some people maybe didn't realize they were there in the first place. >> a major company trying to remain it's golden symbol. >> oakland mayor led a rally of support two days after the city enacted it's new minimum wage. a measure require requires employees up $3 and $0.25. the mayor says the transition will be difficult particularly for small businesses. >> when our workers old a fair wage >> support minimum wage increases. >> the mayor says the city is providing education and
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connecting oakland businesses to help adjust to the new law. >> a million dollar california lottery winner may have to fork over half of her cash. the assembly line worker hit the jackpot with a ticket from a liquor store. now the owner is suing, claiming she signed a hand written contract guaranteeing him half of the prize the woman says she was so excited she didn't read the note she signed. both the owner and woman learned english as a second language. the woman's lawyer claims that contributed to the misunderstanding. >> we sort of hit the lotto. in sunshine anyway. a lit bit richer. now we'll have to enjoy the riches of clear skies.
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63 across the bay in oakland. lobings seeing temperatures in 60s now. and you can see traffic back ups, clear, cool overnight. and so don't forget to spring forward. this dominant feature will give us a dry, mild to warm pattern throughout the weekend. starting next tuesday clouds thickening. by wednesday the 11th we'll see light rain moving into the bay area. that is how it appears. then that will disappear by thursday so if we do get rain it does not appear we're going to get significant rain. back to current conditions, overnight, clear skies and low
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temperatures into mid to upper 30s, tomorrow, sunny mild to warm. and upper 60s on the coast. north bay 72 santa rosa. oakland 73 tomorrow and fremont and inland east bay will have low to mid-70s. here is the accu-weather forecast. this range will last throughout the weekend, low to mid-70s inland and through monday.
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upper 60s on the coast. clouds arriving and maybe a slight chance of rain and is different from other days. >> still to come avoiding mortgage pit falls. consumer reports gives you advice you need to be a smart television announcer: mattress discounters' $197 mattress sale is ending soon. bulldog: mattress discounters' $197 mattress sale! television announcer: right now, you can get a serta mattress any size for just $197 each piece when you buy the complete set. bulldog: any size mattress - twin, full, queen, or king - for one low price! and they'll deliver it free. television announcer: the $197 mattress sale... bulldog: oh boy! television announcer: ...is ending soon. ♪ mattress discounters ♪
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sky 7 hd is live over richmond. there has been a shooting over the past half hour we can see paramedics we believe the only person was shot. we'll bring more information as we get it. >> to consumer reports with 7 on your side on a report how to avoid mortgage pit falls. >> nearly half of the home buyers settle for the first mortgage offered and that may not be the best deal out there. how to be a savvy home buyer. >> open houses are checking ways to get a good sense of the market in your area.
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before you jump to buy consumer reports says you need to do what christina and her husband did, to spend time looking for the best mortgage. >>. >> buying a house is a major difference. it can add up over the years. >> with a 30 year mortgage at $155,000 if you get a fixed rate of 3.75%, you'll pay $718 per month. if it is just a half point higher, 4.25% monthly payment jumps to $763, an increase of $16,000 over the life of the loan. consumer reports says you need to educate yourself not only on interest rates but types of loans available. closing costs and fees a good place to start is on is
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consumer finance.gov. >> get quotes that can be large banks or mortgage companies. . there is a useful website to broaden your search nationally. the work will pay off for years still to come. and consumer reports advises not to rely solely on recommendations as you may not get the full range of options. >> still to come boston bombing trial got underway today. what the defense is saying about the client. >> the new test president obama's health care law is facing at the supreme court. >> and problems air b and b law and why only a fraction have register
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my name is tony sartorio. i'm a lineman for pg&e out of the concord service center. i have lived here pretty much my whole life. i have been married for twelve years. i have 3 kids. i love living here and i love working in my hometown. at pg&e we are always working to upgrade reliability to meet the demands of the customers. i'm there to do the safest job possible - not only for them, but everybody, myself included that lives in the community. i'm very proud to do the work that i do and say that i am a lineman for pg&e because it's my hometown. it's a rewarding feeling.
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marathon bomber johar tsarnaev began this morning. his trial could prove to be the most closely watched terrorism trial since oklahoma city bombings 20 years ago. >> it was him, blunt words from attorneys defending at accused bomber telling the injury of ten women and eight men he was coerced by his now-deceased older brother tamerlan saying when he planted a bomb killing three people and injuring 260 he pretended to be a spectator but had murder in his heart. in court some victims' families and family members came forward
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including the father of the youngest victim an 8-year-old. one account describing the bloody aftermath as a scene from saving private ryan. several of the 12 have said they believe tsarnaev is guilty. the only other alternative if convicted would be life in prison. marcy gonzales abc news boston. >> today the justice department cleared a white former ferguson police officer on the day a report came in with bias found stop was out reasonable suspicion, arrest without probable cause and unreasonable force. >> this investigation found a
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community that was deeply polarized, where deep distrust and hostility characterized interactions between police and area residents. >> abc7 news talked to a local public defender who says he's not surprised by the findings . >> i think what's happening in ferguson is not an outlier. we see this stuff every day. >> they say they're happy the police department is being held responsible. >> the skourt was divided as justices heard arguments that will determine the fate of tax
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subsidy subsidies. iets slow going for >> abc7 news reporter carolyn tyler has the latest battle on air b and b. >> the process is arduous, they're requiring information and id that is -- just difficult to comply. >> mission accomplished for owen donnelley. >> and there is red tape but you have to read it fill it out. you can call the city if you have questions. >> but he is clearly the
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exception. out of the 6,000 hosts, only 159 have come down to try to register under the new law. only 60 have been approved the process is not user friendly. >> issues that it can't be a copy but has to be an original. >> it's not clear if they're renting ant ignoring the law. city officials say one option would be to subpoena air b and b to get data the city needs for enforcement. >> we hope that people would comply, we think people know about the ordinance. >> he says the planning
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department expects to add additional staff. in san francisco abc7 news. >> san francisco's businesses are being encouraged to go back into the classroom. mayor ed lee gave details during a meeting of the chamber of commerce. the chamber will be a partner in the plan providing after school opportunities for students. several companies are on board including zynga microsoft ands linkedn >> professional business women conference just sold out. 5500 attendees but you can still sign up if you're interested in going. this is video. lisa gibbons will join renee bowie and abc7 news team at 26th
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millions of americans suffer from osteoarthritis and could phone shally open the doors for new treatment. >> for this orthodontist, straightening teeth involves bending and straightening his knees, increasingly painful because of arthritis. >> it's hurts stiff in the morning and trying to walk around, limping. >> he was recruited into a unique trial at stanford, treating osteoother rightis in a way.
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>> it is a chronic condition as a result of chronic, low grade inflammation causing a persistent injury, or damage to the joint. >> the doctor says the theory traditionally blamed on age was tested in animal models but never humans until now. >> we're looking at scans that present the amount of information in the knee. then compares with an image done 16 weeks later. >> with a long term goal of
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perhaps reversing some damage. some patients reported early relief. >> absolutely. i go to the gym every night. every night. and no i'll keep doing this as long as i can. >> this research is being paid for in part by a group from arthritis association. >> a state senator is introducing a bill to require day care workers to get vaccinated. sb 792 requiring all family day care home and centers to be vaccinated against measles pertussis and influenza. >> just head, the virtual reality wars are heating up.
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biggest day yet of the game developers conference, three titans went head to head in a battle to be on your head. >> so that is nice >> they say you have to experience to believe it. that is what i did. >> this is really simple. >> when it launches it will be plug and play. >> good for gamers but not the world beating solution that is going to take over everything. >> occulus first on the scene and here for lining up to try
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its latest project. >> it's opened up making accessories like this treadmill. but what if you can run around? >> if you have a dining room get rid of it. you now have a steinus. >> you aren't looking at something, you're in it becomes where you are. >> a long virtual reality, everything has to work right. >> in the real world when you turn your head nothing blurs.
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>> the company are busy courting developers when you do buy one you'll have awesome games to play on it. >> it's going to be someone here going to make it. >> well children got a rare chance to step out of the classroom today thanks to a field trip to the tech museum. dwoog google funded the trip through a grant. >> noernl check of the weather. if you like warm and sunny spencer says it looks good. >> clear skies here and there is a long rail of weather from texas to new york right now. snow is going to pound the east
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coast again tomorrow and eastern areas as well from about washington, d.c. up to new england. here in california, sunny skies across the state including the bay area once again high temperatures on the coast upper 60s, low to mid-70s inland here is the accu-weather forecast. there is a pattern of days into next week. and don't forget to spring forward. there may be light rain wednesday. >> thank you. lay large crowd with a goal keep the team in oakland. 100 fans influenced city planning commission tonight. the first step in moving forward
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that is why we're showing you the team run double in the third. the day after hitting two home runs a's win big. sorry. >> he's got pull i don't have, sorry. nobody has bigger shoes to fill. he replaces josh donaldson. while an mvp he failed to live up to lofty expectations. a second chance starts now. >> not trying to be him or anyone else. just going out there to be me. >> what do you bring to the table? >> i'm a fiery guy. i have a lot of energy out there. you know? i love defense and making the routine play and a good one when i can. i got power as well. i expect to go out there and be
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generous. >> around past four years claims playing on surf was the reason. he's happy to be back and from what i knows he can't wait to play for oakland and fans. >> nitty gritty team. but now an opportunity to have that side on route for me. it's very positive. >> brett is impressed. >> he's a player's manager. representing the team well. i respect. that i'm going to play my butt off for them. >> fast good defender. and he's got power. >> you may have notice theed he has a lot of energy. he likes to play golf. and shoot hoops in his spare time. and watch a little tv.
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yeah. yeah. if you don't watch "family feud" you're a liar. >> there is a ground swell for raider raiders unlike this time last year he knows it's acting like it. >> you're the guy now. let's go win first. so that is how we're building this thing. just go be myself and the leader. >> the five-time mvp will take a pay cut to help the team's free agents and don't worry will be
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fine. second only to andrew luck. i know where it was 25 years ago today. in my driveway, i heard of hank gathers death. those of us what watched him dominate basketball it's hard to believe. how good was gagers? a month before his death 48 points against an lsu team led by shaquille o'neal. the guy was amazing. averaged 33 points and 14 rebounds in one season. >> such a tragedy. would have loved to see him in the nba. >> join us tonight at 9:00. you're looking at the jaw bone of what what scientists believe is our oldest known ancestor >> ground 0 over affordable housing. what residents in one
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neighborhood do not want build. >> after that, it's nashville then abc7 news at 11:00. >> that is going to do it for this edition of abc7 news at 6:00. our coverage continues on twitter. and for dan ashley i'm larry beil. >> i'm ama daetz for all of us here, thanks for joining us. we'll see you 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? i look around this room and i see nothing but untapped potential. you have potential. you have...oh boy. geico. fifteen minutes could save you fifteen percent or more on car insurance.
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this is "jeopardy!" introducing today's contestants -- a newscaster and editor from perry, kansas... a high-school assistant principal from wenatchee, washington... and our returning champion a tutor from highland park, new jersey... and now here is the host of "jeopardy!" -- alex trebek! thank you, johnny. thank you all, ladies and gentlemen. i don't know if we have to worry about the ides of march, but the beginning of march is working out very well for our players. on monday, a champion picking up over $25,000. yesterday alvin picking up over $30,000. and
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at one point he was in the red in that game. so, it could happen to you laura, or to you, dave. all depends on the categories, so let's find out what they are. in this first round of play, here they are. alex: alvin, start. let's try state holidays for $200, please. dave. who is lincoln? correct. "q", $600.
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