security to prioritize the deportation of undocumented immigrants who are public safety threats. they want to get tougher on illegal immigration. >> this administration is not enforcing the laws. quite frankly, i don't think they care. this tragedy in san francisco is a product of that lack of caring about respect for the rule of law and enforcing our laws. >> as the immigration battle wages on locally and nationally police are trying to solve the strange and tragic shooting. francisco sanchez is expected in court tomorrow. >> vic lee said investigators don't believe much of what he is saying. >> he joins us live with the story. >> prosecutors from the san francisco d.a.s office are deciding at this very moment how to charge francisco sanchez. he said to abc 7 news in the jailhouse interview and to police investigators the shooting was accidental and that

he took sleeping pills before the shooting. police homicide inspectors turned the case over to the d.a. this afternoon. police made one last visit to pier 14 last night after abc 7 news aired the jailhouse interview with the suspect. investigators zeroed in on benches on the pedestrian pier, looking for evidence that would support his story that he found the gun at a bench. >> where did you get the gun? >> went over there on the bench. [ inaudible ] >> reporter: sanchez claims a gun was wrapped in that t-shirt and it went off when he picked it up. >> boom boom, three times. >> reporter: sources with knowledge of the investigation tell us investigators don't believe his story.

sanchez said after he was arrested thursday near pier 14 that he was shooting at sea lions when the gun discharged. police also don't believe he found the gun at a bench or there were three shots as he said in the jailhouse interview. they only heard one shot as abc 7 news reported friday sanchez admitted he shot kate steinle. he claims he kicked the gun into the bay after the shooting and walked off. there may be security video showing him tossing the murder weapon into the waters. a police source tells us the gun was a semiautomatic handgun. he was in san francisco sheriff's custody in march, but released even though ice, the federal agency that enforces immigration laws had to be notified if he was going to be let out since he was a felon in this country. they believe sanchez should have

been deported. >> he had been deported multiple times beforehand. the answer is self-evident. >> they say sanchez was released because his jail policy requires ice to obtain a court order before an ice agency can release. vic lee, abc 7 news. >> we have store surveillance video showing a teenage suspect trying to get away from police in a stolen car as he was shot. it captured portions of the incident at 11:30. the 15-year-old was driving a stolen honda when he hit the gas and drove directly toward an officer to get away. >> the stolen vehicle struck the officer's patrol vehicle. the officer discharged his well, striking the subject once. >> the officer standing outside his patrol car was injured and being treated. the suspects name and age are not being released. he is in serious condition.

the woman involved in a deadly baseball bat beating over the weekend had problems with each other before. the san jose mercury news reports officers were called to the housing complex in february to break up an argument between the women. brenda walked into police headquarters and confessed to killing her neighbor with a bat. >> i just told my landlady a couple weeks ago, i was nervous about her. i'm scared of her. when she's on your bad side, oh my god. >> according to police martinez admitted she snapped as they were having a conversation in the victim's apartment. she is expected in court tomorrow to be formally charged with murder. the police discovered a man and his wife dead inside their house in a murder suicide. officers received a 911 call. when they arrived at the home,

77-year-old edward and his wife 67-year-old patricia were dead each from a gunshot wound. police are set to give an update in the next half hour or so. we'll have any news information for you on the news at 6:00. a vacation to remember for a family visiting if area from asia. they led officers on a chase from oakland on to the bridge. chp tried to pull over the driver for speeding but she didn't stop. the minivan finally pulled over. officers escorted the van off and gave the driver a ticket. they blame the misunderstanding on a language barrier. erratic winds are hampering firefighters trying to control a fast spreading brush fire in a row mote section of salano county. the fire is 60 acres 20% contained. you can see how close the flames are getting to homes. the residents were ordered to evacuate.

the fire started as a vehicle fire around 10:30 this morning. a half acre vegetation fire burned in castro valley. sky 7 hd was overhead as they put out the flames at the holiday inn on castro boulevard. this shows the firefighters had the fire under control. in the meantime there may be a way to detect wildfires at an early stage using a system of satellites, planes and drones. it was developed by people in uc berkeley. abc 7 news reporter is in the news room to show how it works. >> researchers at the national lab have been working on this for two years. the idea is to detect the fire early, much earlier than firefighters can by using a coordinated satellite system making it much easier to get the fire under control.

imagine a satellite 22000 miles away, able to detect a wildfire in california roughly the size of a sand box. working 24/7, the satellite snapping pictures every few seconds. researchers getting closer by using planes and drones to get details of the perimeter of the fire. >> where things are burning. how much energy is in a certain part of the fire. >> reporter: the drones and flames have regular and infrared cameras. >> we can connect them and have them work together. it's fascinating in this small thing. really, it's credit card thing inside here. it's actually a computer, a single board computer. >> reporter: that data is then stored and accessible to those on the ground. researchers at lawrence berkeley came up with a system that's not put into use. the system is spanish for fire. >> also, it's the -- it means

fire urgency estimator on orbit. >> reporter: the drones would be used at night when fire crews are at a disadvantage. >> we have an estimate of how big the fire is from infrared. we think we can get to a fire significantly before. >> reporter: it would prevent the fires from getting out of control and threatening lives and houses. it could be up and running in five years. in berkeley, abc 7 news. >> promising. a big step for organizers behind a ballot measure that calls for a moratorium on luxury housing construction in san francisco's mission district. supporters turned in their tickets this afternoon before the 4:00 deadline. they are confident they have enough valid signatures to qualify it for november. organizers call the effort historic claiming they were able to collect more than the needed number of signatures in 19 days. the controversy over air b &

b is hitting the ballot box. more on how san francisco voters may help decide the controversial issue in the fall. >> there are already two proposed ordinances to a city law that went into effect in february. now this measure that could go to voters this november. >> two boxes today? >> two boxes. >> reporter: they hold thousands of signatures. if at least 9700 are verified, they will have a say about the future of short term rentals. companies like air b & b are contributing to the housing crisis. >> taken out of the housing market and turned into tourist accommodations. >> reporter: it would limit rentals to 75 nights a year require quarterly reports and allow air b & b to lift or advertise only registered listings. neighborhoods would be able to take legal action against

violators. that has some worried. >> turn the city into litigation quagmire. >> reporter: they are mounting their own campaign with a rally at city hall and ads like this. the company says this couple are the typical hosts who rent a room to a tourist to pay. >> people like us who are not hurting the city can contribute not only to the international flavor of the city but in taxes. >> reporter: one million a month in taxes, the critics say. >> actually taking homes for people and turned them into homes for tourism. >> reporter: abc 7 news. talk about raising the bar. >> the 2015 women's world cup. >> captain america and the kids z who want to be here when they

grow up. >> ellen's big admission against the growing backlash to push her out. flip-flops. the summer staples could be hurting your feet more than you think. the only place experts think you should be wearing them. >> we are in a mild pattern.

advantage over japan. goal! the u.s. women's national team is basking in the glow of a world cup trophy. they claimed it yesterday with a big win over japan. the world cup is inspiring a lot of girls in the area. david is live in sunniville with more on that. hi, david. >> reporter: hi there.

you know there are a lot of summer soccer camps in the bay area, but only one where the coach has special ties to what happened in vancouver yesterday. the goal so to speak, is to make sure there's plenty of talent for the team. >> we are warming up. >> reporter: it's no surprise when you coached four members of the women's team that young players are hopeful the coach can do the same with them. >> we need player that is love the game that are passionate about the game. that win yesterday, the way the u.s. played was spectacular. i think that's -- how can that not excite kids this age? >> reporter: this is the elite group of 80 enrolled in the soccer camp held on the campus of the team's academy in sunniville. >> we are working on footwork and shooting. the basics in soccer. >> reporter: do you have any weak spots? >> i'm not very fast.

>> reporter: they are putting in six hours this week to be the best they can be. there's focus on technique, but the coach will instill creativity and cultivate a winning mentality. with a few soccer moms watching in the stands, $375 for tuition. >> the coaches will push them. parents just go out there and support them. as long as they do that, we all get along. if they don't, it's complicated. >> one never knows who among these young women might be on a future team. others played other sports. they switched from ice skating to soccer. >> where do you think this is going to take you? >> hopefully college and beyond. soccer is just awesome to be here. >> reporter: you know it's your sport? >> yeah. >> reporter: in sunnyvail, abc 7 news. >> the women's team will get paid less than the losers of the men's team.

fifa pays them $2 million for winning. $8 million is given to players eliminated in the first round of the men's tournament. in tennis males and females are paid equally. state tax officials are slamming a company for making massive profit and not passing it on to customers. the california franchise audit was spent today. they stripped blue shield of california of their tax exempt status. they found the company did not use the extra money to lower insurance rates or otherwise help its customers. the ceo of social media read it is growing for the demand to resign following the firing of a woman.

190,000 people signed an online petition calling for her to step down. users took large sections online in protest. read it will not say why the woman was fired. starting tomorrow you need extra change for the drink at starbucks. the cost of most beverages goes up five to 20 cents, that's despite a decline in cost of raw coffee. they say the hike will cover the rising cost of wages and rent. they increased prices just last year. some things made for the beach should stay on the beach right? michael finney is here with the details on that in today's consumer headlines. >> first, michael's concerned about pet treats. >> yeah a specialty pet treat. warning for pet owners dozens of products are being recalled over listeria concerns. they are recalling two dozen frozen and freeze-dried dinners made for dogs and cats.

during a routine test listeria was found in the chicken freeze-dried patties for dogs. no illnesses reported. a complete list of the recalled products on the pet food makers website. volvo unveiled an alternative to strapping babies to add-on car seats in the backseat. designers came up with what they call the excellent child seat concept. the idea con figures the front passenger seat for the child to sit there. the safest way for small passengers to ride. other conveniences are a drawer to hold supplies and a heated cup holder to warm a bottle. go-to shoes the flip-flop put you at risk of serious injury. trips and falls or worse flip-flop fails are all over youtube. experts say it's no laughing matter.

beyond slipping and falling arch and heel pain are common. look at this x-ray. one foot snug into a cushion this one is wearing a flimsy flip-flop. >> off the bat, we have arch pain, heel pain the lack of support can then create muscle fatigue in the lower part of the leg. that works up to the knee and low back. >> if you are determined to wear your flip-flops experts say never wear them while you drive or walking upstairs. instead, save them for just the beach, like that's ever going to happen. >> i tell you what those flip-flop fails are hard to watch. if that inspires anyone. >> thanks very much. let's talk about an absolutely stunning weather forecast. >> yeah up on the roof. hello. >> it is beautiful out here. quite comfortable and a gentle breeze with a few high clouds. live doppler 7 hd. we talk about why the hot

weather is not going to be in the picture this week. clouds showing up on live doppler 7 hd in the bay area. thunderstorms are firing up from the sierra nevada heading toward the reno area where they are reporting torrential rain. flash flood warnings for the specific areas due to the heavy rain in the area and flash flood watches, which include south lake tahoe until 9:00 tonight. some areas are getting rain. obviously, we will take it at this point. mild conditions in santa cruz, who is why people are out and about enjoying as the kids are out of school. 65 in san francisco. oakland, 68. mid-70s in san jose. 81 in morgan hills. the high so far, mid-60s in pacifica. you can see the sun there. really, quite comfortable in most areas. 80 in santa rosa. 80s for concord livermore. beautiful view from the east bay hills camera. we continue to see the mid to

high level clouds. we call it cloudy areas overnight. the mild afternoon this week with a drizzle possibility wednesday into thursday morning. satellite radar shows why the hot weather is not in the picture. this area of low pressure off the coast, stationary for now keeping the inland areas cooler than average for this time of year as it keeps the deep marine layer in place for the night and morning hours. that same wind flow around is providing mild conditions along the coast. half-moon bay bowie. you can see temperatures are still running five to nine degrees above average for this time of year. if you want to head out to the coast, this is a good time to do it. as we fast forward to wednesday night, you notice spotty drizzle going into thursday morning. the commute time and then we'll push the camera to the north

where scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected as that low pressure system moves inland. keep an eye on this in case that stuff starts to move in our direction between wednesday night and thursday morning. in the bay area, cloudy in spots. mild upper 50s to low 60s. could see a few spotty areas of drizzle. tomorrow afternoon, 85 degrees in the south bay. 77 in san jose, santa clara. high clouds and sun on the peninsula. 65 in pacifica. enjoy the mild weather on the coast. 68 in san francisco. 64 in dailey city. valet know san rafael, 72. inland spots, pleasant weather, 82 livermore. accuweather seven day forecast temperatures slide inland down to the low 80s by thursday afternoon. then a little bit of a recovery over the weekend. really, the warmest spots,

mid-80s. we'll take it at this point. at this time of year, we always worry about fire danger. dan and katy? >> thanks, very much. the tour de france turns into a tangled expanse. up next, a high speed crash sending riders on the roadway. that's next on world news. coming up the isis leader who said kill americans on the fourth of july. tonight, new reports show he was killed on the fourth. the doctor who told patients they had cancer did not. hundreds affected. how to save on your cable bill. right after the abc 7 news. new at 6:00 changes to a north bay community. who they want to keep out of town and what's already

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look at this crash that happened in belgium. you can see after the first few bikes fall over, just for the domino effect, part of the crash. yesterday, he was wearing the race leaders yellow jacket. he fractured two vertebra and not able to finish the race. two others were taken to the hospital. it was bad. >> hard to watch. you can call it a $60 million fireworks. he injured his hand setting off fireworks on the fourth of july. the team decided the pull the $60 million long term contract offer that was on the table. he remains in the hospital. reported to have severe burns. he may have nerve damage. the injury is not believed to be career threatening. nfl media insider says it team has questions about pierre paul's judgment. a new project is nearing a famous video game to capture

debris in space. it will create a pac man solution. scientists say the amount of space junk is growing at a fast rate. they developed a pac man to develop and both will come bust in space. it could be launched as early as 2018. there is a lot of debris floating around in orbit. >> the young boys of summer. >> coming up next, the 6-year-old trying for a thank you so much. did you say honey? hey, try some? mmm that is tasty. is it real? of course... are you? nope animated you know i'm always looking for real honey for honey nut cheerios well you've come to the right place. great, mind if i have another taste? not at all mmm you're all right bud? never better i don't know if he likes that. yeah part of the complete breakfast

for over 60,000 california foster children, having necessary school supplies can mean the difference between success and failure. the day i start, i'm already behind. i never know what i'm gonna need. new school new classes, new kids. it's hard starting over. to help, sleep train is collecting school supplies for local foster children. bring your gift to any sleep train and help a foster child start the school year right. not everyone can be a foster parent but anyone can help a foster child. we spend a lot of time online around here. but with all this speed from xfinity, it's all good. hey, why don't we do some homework for a change? gary, you too. dad...work stuff. yes! [laughs] lovin' the new design! konichiwa hirosan. five minutes... all this speed is very empowering. check out the new hardware. with the fastest internet available xfinity is perfect for people who need to get a lot done at home. and now you can go even faster. we've just increased the speeds on two of our most popular plans.

coming up on abc 7 news at 6:00 a mix up that sent a bay area woman packing for a month. what forced her to leave her home. >> one community is cracking down on homeowners. what they say is not being done. a brand-new gutter that wasn't doing its job. 7 on your side michael finney gets to the bottom in a half hour on abc 7 news at 6:00.

a group of tiny baseball players from the bay area has reason to celebrate. >> yeah, 5 and 6-year-olds from san jose competed in the pony baseball world series this weekend in seaside. >> we profiled the team last week and the effort to raise money to make the trip to monterey county. >> they didn't make the championship game, but tara hills did beating them 22-1. to win the division title. congratulations, way to go. >> definitely. >> finally, tonight, an incredible reunion in antioch. >> that is dylan, a marine stationed in missouri. to celebrate july 4th he came home and surprised his family. >> the best independence day ever. they sent this video. you can share video with us post it to social media #abc7now. world news tonight is next.

i'm katie marzullo. >> i'm dan ashley. from all of us we appreciate breaking news tonight, a major development coming in now involving bill cosby. after so many women accuse cosby of drugging them, tonight a potentially explosive discovery. what bill cosby reportedly admitted to. also breaking tonight, the terror leader who threatened american lives on the fourth of july, new reports tonight he might have been the one killed on the fourth. also this scare today at walter reed medical center, the families locking themselves in their rooms. the race to contain the wildfires this evening. homes destroyed where many families vacation. and the lightning in the east igniting this fire at a popular resort. tonight the cancer scare, the doctor who allegedly told patients they had cancer. they did not. hundreds of families affected.