you the scene here. behind me you can see there is a command vehicle out here all day in front of this home. a half mile way, a command post has been set up and her father is here, describing her as a strong woman, someone who certainly can put up a fight if someone tried to abduct her. >> it's a nightmare i can't wake up from. you know? >> he testimonies us the pleas told him his 29-year-old daughter was kidnapped from her boy friend's home on monday. >> it doesn't seem right she'd

let someone take her. she's not that type of person. believe me. >> her boyfriend reported she was abducted monday morning from his home. >> he was saying that female miss huskins was forcibly taken from the residents. >> police say the boyfriend is 30-year-old aaron quinn is not considered a suspect at that time. police released these photos of his car, found some distance from the home. investigators believe it was related to the disappearance and could not explain why quinn didn't call 911 until nearly 2:00 in the afternoon though claiming she was kidnapped in the early morning hours >> maybe he was tied up. >> a command post has been set

up where church teams have been combing the areas. this morning, huskins car is being examine forward possible evidence. >> biggest fear is the horror she might be going through is my biggest fear. is that she's going through horror. don't hurt her. please don't hurt her. >> according to her father they met about seven months ago at kaiser vallejo. >> a woman disappeared yesterday on stinson beach is now in jail. two male friends reported her missing yesterday. authorities say she hid because of an arrest warrant. she tried to sneak back to her car but a deputy is waiting for

her. a hunt for a prisoner now expanded beyond the city. here is the man they're looking for. he escaped on trash detail he's considered dangerous but in a security level that let him go to unsecured areas. >> boy have to say that it is questionable as to how he might have been classified if he was. >> this is the second time in ten months that a prisoner escaped from san francisco county jail. >> investigators are looking

into why and how a gravel fell on top of a car, killing a mother inside in martinez. tonight we're learning about the victim 32-year-old lindsay combs. >> combs worked here as a hair stylist. her life was cut short in a freak accident. >> we'll be open again. it's not going to be an easy day. >> ben says customers and co-workers everyone loved lindsay combs. >> super precise and talented. what struck me was her personality. >> she was an award winning stylist that had a lot going for her in her personal rief. >> 4-year-old daughter, engaged

to be married. and told us two weeks ago she was pregnant with her second child. that makes this more tragic. >> at the scene flowers rest in the driveway where combs was crushed by a gravel truck. she was trying to move her car. >> he says the driver had a spotless record for 25 years. >> he's completely destroyed over what happened. i just spoke to him an hour ago. he is not handling this well. >> he was working for jjr construction at the time of the accident. >> he felt comfortable witness. it was going up level. something happened. it just -- his brakes were lock owed. >> he added crockett was

carrying a legal load of gravel. questions remain and family are focused on funeral preparations for combs. >> new water restrictions may be coming to the south bay. supplies could reach the critical stage by the end of the year. a vote is being taken there tonight raising the goal from 20% to 30%. abc7 news is live at the board meeting. >> to meet that goal could take a lot of short showers and spending,000s to remove your lawn with a $500 per day potential fine that could be a big motivator. >> these green lawns may be the next casualty of the drought. customers are saving only 13% by shaking shorter showers and turning off water. >> so i don't know what else to do. i run the dish washer every six

days. >> so they stack up? >> yes. yes. they do. >> taking out lawns and replacing them could help. this homeowner will more than exceed the goal after taking out some of the lawn. the water savings is substantial. >> about 60%, 50% to 60% savings. compared to previously. >> it doesn't mean they have to take out all the lawn. >> no. you can get creative and have some lawn. you can get drought resistant lawn. >> the restriction is being set by valley water district. the wholesaler that supplies water to local water companies. san jose water says it's ready for the reduction using social media and other means to spread the word.

kyle larson is an analyst. >> i think the water district is one of the first to make that target. i think it's important to bring recognition to the importance of the water conditions that we're facing. >> san jose water says it hopes customers will embrace the goal. the state water board authorized a fine for water waste. in san jose david louie abc7 news >> in the east bay, residents will have to cut back or pay up. the district went over its budget, for two years, which includes a 7% rate increase. but if they declare a drought emergency it will add a 25% surcharge. this to buy and extreme water use cut backs

>> we're looking at cut backs of 15 or 20%, perhaps. >> it could increase bills but heavy water users could see bills jumping by $118. >> two new bus services in san francisco offer stress-free commutes for the well-heeled rider but one supervisor is calling for a hearing into all of it. >> there are new players in the transportation game the supervisor says it's not clear who has jurisdiction. the rider that's can afford to pay more for a nicer commute. to and from the financial district. >> i don't think they need to stop. what we need to do is think

about how to regulate them or make sure that they operate in a way that doesn't impact the quality of life in the neighborhood. >> he's calling for a hearing after getting complaints. a constituent sent pictures of chariot blocking his driveway. carmen chung says leap informed her they plan to use the white zone outside of her motel for their morning commuters. >> are we going to tell our truck drivers to unload product? i don't know for the busy street. >> executives say they're trying to be good neighbors. >> we have listened to feed back and started the process of moving them to the extent we make a mistake, we're all for fixing that and making sure that we're on the straight and narrow. >> in the meantime sfmta is

responding with citations. >> it's a data-driven and complaint driven. >> this is new because the companies are new. >> in san francisco abc7 news. >> still ahead here tonight, the decision to allow a company to continue generating wind power without taking steps to protect the birds. >> return of the rabbit. tonight east bay thieves have second thoughts about bunnies kidnapped. >> a warning trend may bring us record warmth by thursday the accu-weather forecast is coming up. >> and a company that gives voice to those who can't speak. what they're doing right now

the audobon society took a hit when wind mills you see along 580 are being replaced with high efficiency ones but as long as old ones are operational, environmentalists say birds are at risk. leanne? >> well you know this is a surprise to wildlife advocates who thought because the zoning board had rejected that extension that the board of

supervisors would do the same. they were wrong. today's decision by the board of supervisors means altemont kinds will continue to operate it's older wind mills until 2018. they knew they were going to miss their deadline and asked for an extension. all will have the much larger wind mills. in a few years they will be down. >> a single wind turbine can replace 30 to 40 old turbines.

>> according to audobon it will cause the death of 1600 birds. but the company argued that it is needing more time to make the switch and jobs would be lost if not granted an extension. >> the staff we're using is to operate the wind farms. and so if there is no revenues after this year most staff would have to go away. >> that was a big selling point for the board that believed jobs were more important and voted to grant that extension through 2018. in oakland abc7 news. >> employees at small care facilities claim they're being targeted by the government. most have just six beds for low income elderly patients. employees are given a place to

live. one care giver says the government shut down facilities forcing employees and residents on to streets. >> like laws it needs to change and be flexible to what we do. we're helping the community. our service is not like restaurant service. there is no comparison. >> these demonstrators want to work to craft specific regulations for small facilities like theirs. >> the search is on for a missing bunny that was stolen from a day care center and lost by thieves. duchess was among three rabbits stolen from the center. one rabbit was returned with a letter in which the thieves admitted it was a bad idea and claimed the other two rabbits

ran away. they left several children books on bunnies for kids. >> they did take water bottles which means they wanted them as pets but our kids love them too. >> kids and staff are hoping the third is found soon. >> yes. >> well, let's talk about the weather forecast >> warming up and cool out there. it's a bright degree. north we've had scattered showers winding down now. and probably about to end soon. from our western sky 60 degrees in san francisco. low to mid-60s in oakland and

san jose. 57 in half moon bay. napa 66, napa, 64. add one more view from our south beach cameras. warmer pattern begin was record highs in inland locations by thursday. a surge of warm air coming up to the southwest that will account for the big warm up that will carry us throughout the end of the week. high temperatures to 80 degrees low to mid-70s around the bay.

some record high low 80s around the bay. low 80s inland. then, friday a bit of cooling, cooling on the coast and most locations around the bay. inland remaining warm friday. so mainly cloudy skies in north bay valleys lows mid-40s. upper 40s and low 50s around the bay. tomorrow, sunny skies, south bay highs mid to upper 70s low to mid-70s on the peninsula. downtown san francisco, a high of 69 tomorrow. up in the north bay, 77 in santa rosa and napa. and here is the accu-weather forecast. three warm days coming our way. a cool down sharply saturday.

highs will be into 70s around the bay and inland. and sunday monday, tuesday the search and hope for rain continues. >> thank you. >> coming up the government eases up on rules for using commercial drones. >> weem have the story and we're introducing our 360 cam, it's cool technology. right now it's near hillsdale boulevard exit. you can see as we pan around, traffic is moving well. stay with

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the line up is out for this year's outsideland festival. here are the headliners. the final schedule is not out yet but there are almost 70 other performers on the bill. outside lands is now in its 8th year, three days of music becoming one of the best-known rock festivals in the world. keep in mind a portion goes to san francisco rec and parks department. >> looks like mavericks surf contest is unlikely to happen.

mavericks attract 24 of the top surfers to the coast near half moon bay. there are some 40-50 foot swells, the window didn't open until january 1st. with only a week to go it doesn't look like we'll get more waves. if conditions aren't right better not to hold it. >> the faa has been issuing permits on a case by case basis to companies that want to use drones for aerial photography, monitor krp crops and inspect bridges or towers. with this backlog it decided to grant permits to anyone who agree to fly below 200 feet. >> there has been no sign of any

survivors tonight after the crash of a jet in the rugged french alps. >> the president of afghanistan has a wish granted in washington for continued u.s. military support. tonight, a thank you message to america. >> how the decision made by actress angelina

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authorities called off a search for survivors aboard a plane that crashed today saying conditions became too difficult the plane was headed from spain to germany when it went down in the french alps this morning. you can see relatives arriving as reporter ryan nobles tells us there was no good news to deliver. >> reporter: horror for families of 144 passengers and six crew members on board the german wings flight from

barcelona to germany. >> the airliner left this height of one minute and went straight down. >> the first reports are devastating. helicopters flew to the scene and rescue crews described the plane as obliterated with human remains strewn from the wreckage. search crews did find one of the so called black boxes one victims, including 16 school children are children. and the chancellor promised full support. >> we'll do everything to get the help that they need that these difficult hours. >> germany and spain are among our strongest allies in the world our message is that as their steadfast friend and ally america stands with them at this moment of zorro. >> france will lead the probe

into the crash of the air bus, which radar shows a sharp, but gradual decent roughly a half hour after taking off. iet would indicate that if the pilots were in control they're responding to an emergency. >> the crash site is difficult to get to. and the weather is expected to turn for the worst. making it impossible to land helicopters and allow for crews to safely navigate treacherous terrain. >> nearly 10,000 u.s. troops will stay in afghanistan until the end of the year. this after a meeting with afghani president. president obama planned to bring the troops home this year but got a request that they stay to help the government there stabilize. >> we stood shoulder to shoulder with them, i'd like to say thank

you and would like to thank the american taxpayer for his and her hard-earned dollars. >> abc7 news anchor cheryl jennings interviewed president ghani in kabul talked with him about working with roots of peace, helping to restore afghani economy. a 14-year-old girl was found guilty for igniting a backyard fire that led to a devastating wildfire in san diego. prosecutors say the girl set two fires and laughed about it when she told her sister. an ember from a fire traveled nearly a half mile sparking a blaze that ended up destroying 36 homes. the girl told investigators she just wanted to see what would happen a hearing to decide punishment is set for next month. >> intense moments for universal's island of adventure

the hulk coaster got stuck on the tracks firefighters arrived before 6:00 p.m to evacuate those on board. and it did not come to a stop while upside down. none of the 12 people on board was hurt. >> unnerving. >> organic food company is recalling nearly 74,000 cases of frozen and prepackaged food containing spinach. check the freezer. amy's kitchen recalled vegetable lasagna, enchillada bowl and brown rice and vegetable bowl they may contain spinach that is come tomorrow nated with listeria. >> in san francisco 500 physicians were available at the job journal hire event. available positions included account executive attorney and

program manager. next job fair will be at the silicon valley hire event at the built more hotel in santa clara. admission is free. >> a life changing decision by angelina jolie is prompting discussion about choices some must make. jolie shared her decision to have her ovarian and fallopian tubes removed to reduce her chances of cancer. >> a year ago jeanette realized something wasn't right. >> vibrant. felt pretty good. they did a ct scan. a week later i was in surgery. a teacher for three decade faced with a new lesson to learn. >> your world everything you have known is upside down. >> she was diagnosed with

ovarian cancer in march. >> i had a 39% chance of living five years i'm one year out. oom say maintaining a positive attitude is the key to life. >> the words ovarian cancer are coming into public dialogue. i credit angelina jolie for that. >> the "new york times" published an op-ed peace this week. last week she had her tubes removed upon learning she carried a genetic mutation, brca 1 that increased her chances of getting ovarian cancer. she wrote the fact is i remain prone to cancer. i am grounded in the choices i am making and i know my children will never have to say mom died of ovarian cancer. amy goldsberry helps bun a support group. >> because there is not much

awareness and not talked about often, it's in ways more important for those folks to be able to have a place where they can connect. and share stories >> she is encouraging others to get a checkup any chance they get. >> tont second guess. just go have it checked out. >> in san jose abc7 news. >> we have more to bring you coming up next. >> coming up tonight's 7 on your side report. a woman traveling overseas never used a cell phone but charged hundreds of dollars anyway. i'm michael finney.

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you may have discovered using a cell phone overseas could get expensive. but what if you don't use the phone at all? >> charges you can get be facing anyway. it's awful. >> it happened to a woman from the east bay. she took her phone on a cruise, never made a call, and got an

unpleasant surprise >> susan from walnut creek is showing photos from her cruise. >> virgin islands. a hoffly cruise she took her iphone but made sure to use only for pictures >> i know it would be expensive. >> she kept the phone off most of the trip, why she was surprised when she saw a huge bill from verizon. >> the bill was $882 which i found shocking. >> turns out they charged her roaming fees though she never made a call. sent a text, or used internet. she contacted verizon. >> i said if i use my phone? they said no. i said why roaming charges? they said we don't know. >> verizon said she used a lot of data and did she want to set

up a payment plan. no. she did not. . >> i thought it was a high amount of money for never using the phone. >> she contacted 7 on your side we looked into it. turns out she didn't realize her phone was connecting with global data networks on the trip. >> the roaming started the moment the cruise left port. >> it's because she never turned off the roaming feature. which she had no idea existed. >> i'm not tech savvy. my experiences and wisdom doesn't keep up with the technology advances. >> we showed how to go to settings and flip roaming to off and contacted verizon. it told us we worked with the customer to resolve the issue to her satisfaction. >> her is airplane mode. >> she is still trying to figure out all going on in this little

device >> developing advancing is great how do you to keep up with them? >> if you're traveling ask your carrier how to avoid unwanted charges you can buy international plans just for the time you're away. they're fairly inexpensive. turn off roaming and use wi-fi. it's everywhere and a much better way to go. >> thank you. >> sure. >> just ahead, a company gives voice to those who can't speak. >>

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our 360 cam is up and running. heading into city. and you can spin it and it's pretty cool. this is live. and is moving along nicely. >> cool technology. >> a big announcement from a company helping those who lost

their ability to speak or write. abc7 news has more on a story on abc7. >> my name is steven hawking. >> years later the real life hawking uses a custom built computer. >> i was lucky to lose my voice at the beginning of the personal computing age. >> it provides a brilliant mind to be brilliant. it is limited by his disability. >> removing the limits is what john is all about. >> it started in my mom's basement. >> late night, i turned

arounded one of the sensors. >> it is giving people back their independence like steven murray. >> now, i can check e mails now, update facebook. >> and former nfl player steve gleeson. >> very als. i cannot communicate verbally. >> sensors let the eyes take the place of a keyboard or mouse. >> it's a touch screen but you're touching with a gaze point. >> now, they're bog public on the swedish stock exchange. toby has big plans and start with something small. managers have been carrying around lap top was a sensor built in. and soon their customers could be too. >> future generations will be cheaper. iet will dim screens when you look away and scroll and control gains. next stop is the car. >> it's how open your eyes are. you know? knowing if your eyes are looking

around actively. >> the ipo is planned for second quarter of the year n san francisco, abc7 news. >> that is incredible. >> spencer christian is back with the forecast. >> looking like summer and first, i want to show you a time lapse view. there is a precipitation winding down now. let's bring it back to the bayer. high temperatures, low to mid-70s around the bay. coast remaining mild. looking at high temperatures for

next several days notice chance of high on thursday, 85 degrees and temperatures in that range inland around the bay area. here is the accu-weather forecast. mid 08s inland thursday friday cooling down sharply across the region on saturday. >> thank you, spencer. >> news of the 49ers. >> yes. >> the niners said enough was enough.

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here is one thing jim harbaugh and jed york would agree on. coach makes too much money. harbaugh asked if he's worth his new salary, $5 million per year. he said no. initial reports said he was offered $8 million. his salary puts him in the top ten. giants playing tonight, a's with an explosion against cubs and barry zito another scoreless inning. two earned runs and four walks. three homers and this is number

through, right there. and that is a two-run blast. now, zito, lowering his era to 2.30. four scoreless. and 11 scoreless innings. a's win 14-2. axe's with a brand new cast of characters. what has not changed is their club house camaraderie. >> good group of guys come here. you know? they talk your ear off and take care of business.

that is a good mix on plane rides and road. >> today, nash retired nash played college ball at santa clara spending 19 years in nba won two mvp awrdz. >> just not to be in the cards. and a hunl disappointment. it's been a difficult period of my life to battle through that to make something of it. i noi i never worked harder and it just wasn't to be. >> college hoops, women team supporting guys tonight. ladies heading to sweet

16 tomorrow. he could pass tonight by game's end he is 24 points tonight putting him at 2336 points. right now, stanford is leading at the half. >> determined. so are there surprises? >> well, this is more of a secondary tournament. i hope jason randall gets the title. >> yes. >> thank you. >> join us at 9:00 tonight, a secret is out. we're going to show you tesla's new electric car. >> then a toy store may get a

second chance. some fans inspiring others to give in. >> great line up. that is it for this edition of abc7 news. >> look at that. >> we

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