that the deck failed because it wasn't water proofed properly. >> the construction company that built the complex has been sued before over allegations of dry rot and substandard balconies at two other owe projects. when city workers removed what was left of the balcony, pieces of the wooden joists just crumbled, evidence of water damage to the beams. >> that indicates the extent of the rot was pretty severe. in severe in your opinion? >> yes. >> dan has been a forensic architect for four decades. . >> i suspect water going into the joints and into the wood. >> he tells+çez7 me it should have

had metal nashing. >> is that a failure by the construction company and architect? >> by the architect if he didn't design one and require to be installed. for the contractor, if he overlooked it or did it wrong. >> no comment from the architect and segwayz6d"l construction settemed two lawsuits over allegations of dry rot and substandard balance can -- balconies. >> one of these events where events occur like this tends to get everybody's nerves rattled. >> there is no question it was crowded before it gaveway. to show you i taped an outline and asked 13 tourists to stand@]%+

kkqó%9side. that is how crowded it was but it should have held. it was well within 60 pounds per square foot city code. today, this notice was issued saying the balcony below the one that collapsed presents a hazard. and gave owners 24 hours to remove the balcony. >> the fact that they have requested third floor be removed means the same conditions of the deterreration or decay is significant, and serious enough that they'd warrant having to remove it. >> don danmier is concerned water damage goes farther inside of the buildingôzvñ >>e

rock will spread. what we don't want is failure on the inside. >> berkeley mayor tom baits says he believes dry rot played a role and had to back off stating it was his personal opinion and investigators have to the reached a conclusion. >> that picture -- >> it paints a picture. >> there has been an outpouring of emotion over the tragedy. you can see dozens of people brought flowers to the scene. some stopped to offer prayers. me lisa you're life. >> engineers are working to remove that balcony. this is the one below the one that slipped. now, current and former tenants

are sounding off, saying it has a history of problems a memorial just feet away. pictures of the victims among flowers, candles and flag. diane dropped off the flag of dublin. . >> i feel bad for them. everybody does. it's awful. now, an investigation finds the balcony below the one that gave way is also at risk of collapse. laura gomez lived in the building at 2010. >> not surprised very sad not surprised. >> she remembers how difficult it was to get management to respond to a problem. she says the city is partly to blame. >> with the city inspecting andócb making+jbel surex i the building is up to code >> a simple review brings up evidence of past issues.

one reviewer includes a picture of a patio, closed for safety reasons. engineers worked to remove the balcony, found unsafe. two others have been red tagged in berkeley abc7 news. >> now, in about an hour a catholic mass gets underway for the families of the victims scheduled for 7:00. a spokesman says it's uncertain who will attend. more families are in town now broken hearted, of course. >> i spoke with the friend of a family member that came in this afternoon. he told me it would be an understatement to say that all of ireland is mourning the loss.

he told me it would not be an understatement to say that all of ireland is mourning the loss of these students. this afternoon this is where officials have gathered to determine what is next. >> youth, you don't associate with death. >> father brendan mcbride spent the morning visiting with survivors. >> it is difficult, difficult situation. one of the most difficult i have encountered. >> six college students, five visiting from a visa. seven others, seriously hurt. irish consulate hasn't slept. >> getting children back and saddest moment of our lives is bringing the bodies home as quickly as we can.

>> now, a waiting game they pray for those who survive to make a full recovery a tragedy under extraordinary circumstances a community here that has been fantastic. so we're endebted for the support. >> knowing pain will linger for years still to come. >> we're learning about one victim who grew up in the bay area the 22-year-old. she and her cousin were among the six killed tuesday morning she studied biology part of the health professions cluns. she'd been involved with a locker soccer community. >> she was very smart very driven.

the community is devastated. >> the community is now expressing grief on her facebook page. messages of love continuing to pour in honoring a young woman who lived life to the fullest. >> and if dry rot is determined to be the cause who should have caught that? an attorney says the burden doesn't just fall on inspectors. >> you have to have property managers who are responsible. >> the mourn says the managers should do yearly inspections of balconies and staircases saying it's as simple as poking with a screwdriver. >> "new york times" is taking heat for a story on the program

that brought the students to the country. readers accuse the paper of blaming victims for the collapse the reporter admits there is a sensitive way of telling the story. an orientation today was cancelled because of the tragedy. >> well police in oakland have arrested the father of a little girl shot in oakland yesterday the 4-year-old is recovering tonight from a serious chest wound. police say her father and other men began shooting paints balls.

some started shooting real bullets, one hit the little girl. >> now to our nba champion warriors they're back in town and playing this afternoon the team was welcomed by adoring fans. abc7 news reporter carolyn tyler is among them. hi carolyn. >> yes. i was not able to touch that trophy, which i would have liked to i was able to get up close and personal with some players. tonight, what some called a david versus goliath battle,

they beat lebron and the cavaliers. >> when did you realize you can take this all? >> from day one you never know how going to take place. so steph says it continued with a party on the plane. >> just music just talking about how fun the tourney has been. and now we get to celebrate. >> we talked with draymon green. >> i wasn't being where i needed to be for my team. i knew in order to win, i needed to be better. >> fans hoping to catch a glimpse of the champs

ava brought her tiny dog dressed in gear. >> so happy to be here. excited. >> and the champs are happy to be back home. >> we'll have the question everyone to support. and later tonight, frustration frustration among a pastry shop chain and why they're angry at starbucks. >> we have a cool down that will warm up in time for the warriors victory parade i'll have the accu-weather forecast coming up in just a moment. female announcer: looking for the hottest deal on a new mattress? then don't miss sleep train's 4th of july sale! right now at sleep train save $300 on beautyrest and posturepedic mattress sets. plus, pay no interest for 36 months on tempur-pedic and serta icomfort. big savings and interest-free financing? these deals aren't just hot, they're explosive!

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oakland city officials have spent the week or so planning for a parade with the warriors. it will be friday morning at 10:00 at broadway and 11th streets. abc7 news is live in oakland tonight to pick up the story from there. >> a lot of excitement. now, these signs are posted around downtown oakland and can mean only one thing, that is a reality. it's something they've been planning for a week.

>> warriors could begin setting up the stage where the team will be addressing fans. anticipation will be soon over. >> warriors are in town. waking up, all right. go warriors. >> some parking restrictions begin tomorrow at 8:00 in the evening through friday, at 6:00 p.m . from broadway they'll make it to grand avenue. businesses hope fans will stop in. >> we've got great areas here. that are up and coming. you can use more exposure. >> this is where most will gather. >> erasing date oakland can celebrate in style, with class,

that is what happened last night. >> people are focused on bad news we get. to see something beautiful, green, oakland is the brooklyn of the west coast. >> in oakland, abc7 news. a large number of ac transit buses will be rerouted but bart is expecting record numbers on friday. there are two stations nearby. to avoid congestion people using fremont or dublin but use lake merit station to return home. you can count on us to bring you

the best parade possible. we'll stream live so you can watch it at work. and we ask your boss will not mind. >> all good. it's good. >> weather will be all good, too. you can see low clouds beginning to push throughout the golden gate. it's sunny. let's take a look at highs today. 94 in mountain view. 98 in the area. here is a look at low clouds over the bay. 58 degrees in san francisco. 74 san jose. 54 half moon bay. here is a view from above

clouds. 66 in petaluma. 87 livermore, looking at clouds moving over san francisco, these forecast features, fog spreading inland overnight. no big changes for the week. we have a bit of an onshore flow. and keep temperatures from fluctuating dramatically. in oakland, about 72 degrees, today, bouncing up to 73 on friday. and upper 60s and throughout the weekend and rising tuesday of next week.

so that is what we can expect. sunny skies by mid day. sun year mild with highs around 70 degrees this night fog pushing near the coast. and low to mid-70s on the peninsula. tomorrow we'll have a high of 63. north bay, about 60. upper 50s to 60s on the coast. low to mid-80s inland. low to mid-80s tomorrow here is the accu-weather forecast. warmth increases on friday. low 90s inland mid-70s around the bay.

and will be a sunny mild to warm father's day. >> coming up next a town that is about to dry up. >> anoth

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from not having water. it was one of the senior water rights holders. now, mountain house community managers are searching for another supplier. officials say the loss could destroy thousands of acres of crops and eliminate thousands of jobs. >> we have storage tanks to ensure correct pressurizing of the system. no more than two days are in those tanks. >> officials are confident that i avoid a catastrophe. >> tonight money matters is the economy strong enough to handle an increase interest rate but the rates now jumped one 8th

of one percent. the ceo of intel says the company is reducing it's head count no more than a few people would lose their jobs at any given location. >> fit bit goes public tomorrow, setting their price at $19 per share, meaning they will raise $600 million. and valued at $4 ttphbillion.ç# lúmazon awill deliver packages inv 30;ioh minutes or less. >> you can get a package faster than a pizza. >> apparently. >> taking you to another silicon valley hangout.

>> and the coach steve kerr got today. >> and michael finney takes you inside of the world of sfeekerheads what they're willing

people hooked on pastries are disappointed of the news of the chain. they're closing the 23 locations. customers think starbucks didn't know how to turn it into a large chain. >> it's the closest thing to losing a member of the family. customers at the locations consider the bakery cafe a local hangout. . >> i will miss this place i come here almost every day for lunch. so sad when i heard they're going to be closing. >> starbucks bought the stores three years ago, developing a winning menu that starbucks wanted to augment it's barista

offerings and it worked. however, operating was a distraction. it served coffee in big bowls and offered beer and the patio became a magnet and a symbol of the silicon valley culture. >> this is a place to bring anyone interviewing here. an informal place with wi-fi so much activity so much buzz >> the manager didn't want us on premises so we can't show you the customer favorites. starbucks will continue to offer the items but employees may get jobs and others may not. . >> i was happen rebecause they make a good product. and i was glad starbucks added the line. >> the 23 bakery cafes will be closing by the end of september.

>> a san francisco art gallery is receiving death threats over a mural depicting lgbt culture in the latino community. the art work features a male couple and female couple. it is now defaced with spray paint. he says people are issuing death threats online. >> a new ruling could have water implications for companies that rely on workers they consider independent contractors. the labor commission says uber drivers should be considered employees san francisco based uber says it's nonbinding and affects one person, however, other companies are facing similar suits. >> president obama called steve

kerr today to congratulate him and told him the series was exciting to watch and recognized the team's perseverance. and senator finestein had praise today >> he took an undersized team with little playoff experience all the wachl a dream come true. >> the president says he looks forward to welcoming warriors to celebrate their championship. >> there is a full court press for championship gear with many stores unable to keep up with demand. printing shops are working at capacity. fans is been waiting 40 years for this. >> we're here today. for the parade. and for a while. >> i need to be here before. i had to make sure friends here

man. >> some fans lined up outside and waited for a new shipment after a championship item sold out, overnight. >> some people are willing to spend big bucks for athletic gear without even wearing it. >> taking us inside of the world of sneakerheads. >> do you love that name? for some people it's a passion for others it's a career. these are the shoes sneakerhead nick bought in a year's time he has quite a collection. >> it's a hoby. >> he'll identify each, and

every shoe by name. there is one line he is missing the latest came out this weekend. he bron james also unveiled his new shoe. >> they're competing. >> he says the daily city store is one of just a handful in the bay area buying and selling rare athletic shoes on consignment. >> and i haven't put them on yet, but it feels good having them. >> nicholas monitors release

date calendars of nike and foot locker and follows each company on social media. he'll find instructions on how to get the shoes. he sniffs a shoe like a sniffing wine. this is a replica of one michael fox wore in "back to the few our". dennis encourages customers to find from a reputable seller. that is where connect

consignment. >> dennis warns anyone to be aware of fakes. and >> doing your research can both be enjoyable and profitable. >> looking out at it. >> we have links sneakerheads might find useful. >> thank you. >> sure. >> new products from a compan

the bay area was blanketed with bill boards advertising the net, learning thermo stat. >> you may remember seeing it. today we got to see what nest has been working on since then. >> and jonathan bloom was at the event today in san francisco. >> today, we're going to take a big step. we're going to refresh our line up of projects.

>> tony fidel is part of history. >> he's known as the father of the ipod. >> the white box that gave us to give up our cd players the same way nest wants to give up our stermostat from another era. >> and it gives you with just a warning. >> if there is carbon monoxide, it can blow smoke around. >> it is going to shut down that. >> this is the new sharper version and if there is a fire,

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>> chris completed surgery after participating in the trial and believes had was the right decision >> i am 65 and have places to go. and things to do and my life to live. let's update the weather forecast. >> showing low clouds and fog rolling from the coast aross the bay. mainly sunny skies over the bay but low clouds at the coast. and tomorrow, highs 96 in chico.

115 for palm springs here in the bay area highs from cool upper 50s to warm, mid and upper 80s inland. getting warmer friday saturday highs reaching into low 90s again. >> thank you, spencer. >> well, our boys are home. >> that is right. >> this is a (scal): good day, m'lady! i am sir-can-a-lot, here to save you from another breakfast bore. wake up those eggs with glorious spam! see what spam can! do... at spam.com

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draymon green. green made just under $1 million a season. figures to sum that up to $10 million a year. would that be with the warriors? >> in order for us to move. that needs to be better. and this warriors parties until 5:00 a.m after winning. and he ended up being drenched in champagne. and after the victory he spoke with our mike shumann.

energy between you guys is like a band of brothers. there is nothing like it. right? this is something you talk about and work for. this is one of the largest audience you can take. >> what is that celebration like? >> yes. >> this is specializing in the season. >> and this is as dressed down as we've ever seen harris. congratulations. you'll never take it away. >> thank you.

>> when co-owners bought the team, they boldly promised a long-suffering franchise would win a championship within five years. and somehow we did deliver four years, seven months and a day. >> three teams won 83 or more games. >> today was warriors. >> it shows you're talented. >> sure. it does. >> and swims. >> fantastic. >> 115th u.s. open tees off tomorrow. fairways are wide. and they'll be talking about defending champion.

ricky fowler and he says look out for rusty. >> it's not too bad. that is the way it should be. you know you know what the credit score is. but i think this is a way under rated this week. >> he's creative and play as gresively. i enjoy. . >> i think he's under radar big time more than me. >> abc7 sports and bank of the west. david lee and warriors worked out an arrangement. they're going to look to trade him. so that would be a change going forward he wants to go where he can play. >> not that easy. he wants to play. >> thank you larry.

>> join us tonight at 9:00. tonight how they got in. what they took. >> then on abc7 news at 11:00 heros back from ohio. warriors returned and how fans are getting ready for a party friday. >> tonight here on abc7 we have the middle modern family and celebrity wife swap. and stay with us for abc7 news at 11:00. >> and jimmy kimmel live. >> keep in mind abc7 news app is available for apple watch. use it for breaking news and personalized alerts. it's a free down load. just search for abc7 news bay area. >> that is it for this edition of abc7 news. >> i'm ama daetz. >> we appreciate your time. have a good night see you at 9:00 and 11:00.

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