. >> good morning, everyone. >> it's saturday july 18th. i'm chris winn. let's start with a quick look at the weather. hi lisa. >>ry chris. we will be tracking a few scattered rain showers throughout the day and maybe tonight and continuing into sunday. this morning the marine layer is over 2,000 feet deep. we have that to show you from mt. tam with a pretty sunrise right about now. and temperatures are mild. north bay in the mid-50s. 60s elsewhere. 63 mountain view and 62 oakland. look for the fog to stay at the coast. temperatures on just a couple degrees inland. 90s near antioch and brentwood. otherwise upper 80s livermore, 80s around the bay. and by the afternoon 60s at the coast. talk about the cloud cover, the humidity and where you might see a few showers the next couple of days in our next weather

segment. chris. >> lisa, thanks. now breaking news this morning. the total number of victims killed in thursday's shooting is now five. navy issued a statement confirming a sailor who was shot died early this morning. he had been in critical condition since the shooting. throughout the state of tennessee flags will be flown at half-staff until july 23rd to honor the five victims. authorities say the shooting suspect went on a shooting rampage as a shooting recruiting center and then drove to a navy and marine reserve center where he shot the victims. he was shot to death by police. 6:301 is our time. a fast-moving fire that erupted yesterday in southern california is just 5% contained. it started northeast of los angeles. it destroyed 20 vehicles and damaged four structures and prompted mandatory evacuations.

drones temporarily halted air tankers. the planes were grounded 50 minutes out of fear they would collide with the drones. >> the fire sparking an inferno on the highway. >> i could feel the heat. >> trucks bursting into flames. the brush fire jumped the freeway about 75 miles east of los angeles. >> authorities were bracing for injuries, including burns. >> we have approximately two to three structures involved. reports of people trapped. >> the fire consuming at least 3500 acres. the column of smoke miles high and it was so thick it cast a massive shadow. grinding traffic to a stop. dozens of cars abandoned. this video shows motorists run to go safety. some of them right past burning vehicles. >> we are trying to get out of the cars. >> i grabbed my kids and just ran up the hill. everyone was screaming.

cars were on fire. >> there it is. >> helicopters dropping water on the cars and firefighters spraying from the ground. laying down red lines of flame retardant, hoping to block the fire's progress. authorities issuing an evacuation order nearby where multiple homes were said to be threatened. firefighters are claiming a drone much like this one is slowing their response time. this is the third time this has happened in just the past four weeks. abc news los angeles. >> for the first time we are hearing the 911 call from dublin that led to a man in a kidnapping that they said was a hoax. the new details came to light last night on 230/20. they tied the man to the kidnapping of a woman. the connection between this crime and a home innovation two months later in dublin. >> it was suspicion. there was kerosene. and the subject in black had a

laser. he had been fighting with the subject. the husband fighting with the subject. he has a head injury, we have a medical. >> he left his cell phone upstairs. we have his cell phone. >> it was muller's cell phone that helped agents track down and arrest him in south lake tahoe. vallejo police are standing by their investigation and refuse to apologize to muller or her family. the court appearance is august 27th. dozens of friends last night paying tribute to a friend and former schoolmate at piedmont high school in san jose. 19-year-old john deming jr. was killed after a break in in a garage. >> candles to honor a fellow student, a scrimmage on the field and balloons to pay tribute to a young man now gone. friends came together for 19-year-old john deming jr.

>> his character was so peace loving and gentle. it's hard to believe tavares violent death. >> this is cell phone video of him singing the blues. he graduated from piedmont hills high school a year ago and had been focused on making music. his parents now want answers. >> i want to know the truth. i want to know why we were told everyone had a body cam and then the next thing we hear is he didn't, the officer did not. deming's mother said she was threatened at her own home when police served a search warrant after the shooting. >> i was afraid. and it's not often you go through your day and you have a gun pointed at you. >> detectives describe a break-in at a classic car garage that turned into a violent fight with an officer and ended with deming getting shot in the stomach and face. the police said the 19-year-old seemed unusually strong and didn't respond to multiple laser shots. toxicology tests for drug use hasn't been released.

the district attorney is still investigating. abc7 news. new details now on the berkeley balcony collapse. two more of the injured students from ireland are expected to return home within a week. irish media outlet "rte news" reports their doctors are working with medical teams in ireland to coordinate rehabilitation plans before transferring them home. palo alto, police are looking for a man stabbing a man after making racial comments. the sketch will show two of the men the officers are looking for. it will be on our website abc7news.com. the attack happened wednesday night in a parking garage in downtown palo alto. police say the men stuck a screwdriver into the 18 or 19-year-old victim's leg. the teenager wasn't seriously hurt but investigators are calling it a hate crime. new reports from the dmv said nearly 400,000 undocumented workers are now licensed drivers in california. the state just passed a law six months ago allowing them to legally get a license. katie marzullo has the details.

>> not too crowded at the dmv in san francisco on a friday afternoon. >> we've been able to get back to more normal numbers, more normal wait times. >> back in january when undocumented workers were first allowed to get a drivers license under assembly bill 60, the line stretched outside and around the building in san jose. >> the dmv estimated over the next three years we would have 1.4 million applicants apply for a driver's license and we weren't sure whether they would come in on the first day or if that was spread out over three years. >> the initial surge of nearly 400,000 licenses doesn't surprise immigration attorney, sarah sylvia taylor. >> there are so many people driving who are showing their interest in learning the rules of the road and they want to be a part of a saver society. they want to learn. >> she said the law increases public safety. and at least one dmv customer agrees. >> if somebody is driving

without a license and an accident happens, don't know who is driving and you don't know where they live. >> another customer says the law is fine by her, as well, as long as all drivers are held to the same standard. >> without knowing english it's hard for people to look up the rules. >> the license given to undocumented immigrants have several restrictions and do not allow any other benefits except legal diving. >> the search connected to a marijuana man in san jose has been called off. here's a picture of the 7500 plants seized from the park worth about $16 million. they arrested one person in the raid. the park was shut down during the search and it will reopen at 8:00 this morning. the medicinal marijuana industry is now helping your

pets. there is a pet job in berkeley where a dog treat is flying off the shelf. >> andrew said his dog suffered from anxiety, so he tried these biscuits called treatables. >> it calms him down and his anxiety so he wouldn't have tackles and wouldn't immediately be so on guard in the presence of other guards. >> the pet shop in berkeley said a lot of its customers claim that treatables are curing their dogs from everything from arthritis to epileptic seizures. >> i've never seen a product that's had such broad popularity and interest. >> it has a shelf full of calming treats for animals but the manager said these head-based treats seem to be more effective because they are infused with cannabinoids. >> we have receptors throughout our body so if anxiety is an

issue, it works on the stress. >> the oakland-based maker said they contain no thc so your dog won't get high. but some veterinarians are skeptical because of the lack of research behind the remedies. still pet owners are willing to try them >> for dogs that have separation anxiety, it might be a better option for him. >> the treatables have been so effective that pet owners have become interested in the products to treat themselves. in berkeley, abc7 news. >> 6:10 is our time. a lot of money will soon make its way to some bay area establishments. the hertz foundation is issuing $900,000 in grants to number of organizations. among them are the exploratorium, which will receive $300,000 to support programs for english language owners and the san francisco art institute will get $125,000 to fund scholarships to students

who are the first in their families to attend college. a weather check now. lisa looking outside, how is the fog looking? >> we have a pretty deep marine lay, especially from this shot here, mt. tam. we are up above it. the sun was up about 10 minutes ago. gorgeous. mid-50s from novato and santa rosa, north bay temperatures san francisco at 60. this will all clear. sunniest day of the weekend is on the way. i'll explain what that means when i return. >> thank you. also ahead atmolyze con bringing back the hands of time to the golden gate bridge toll plaza. plus tried and true. that's it. "7 on your side" michael finney looks at the year's best lawnmo

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>> welcome back, everyone. >> one of mexico's largest volcanoes spewed a large column of ash into the sky early yesterday. this is mexico's national disaster prevention center said it vented 36 times and exploded twice. authorities hosted a yellow alert and urged people not to get close to the volcano and cover their nose and mouth with a damp cloth in case of an ash fall. the active volcano is just 43 miles outside of mexico city. >> after almost a one-year absence, the clock hands on the golden gate bridge toll plaza

clock is spinning again. crews removed the clock to refurbish it. it was placed back on its perch in april but the hands were reattached just a few days ago at the retrofitting ended. it has a new motor gearbox and electrical hiring. >> we all know that mowing your lawn can be a real chore, especially as you try to useless water during the drought. a good mower can make a big difference. "7 on your side" is partnering with consumer reports and has good choice force you to consider. >> this five acre plot of land in florida is consumer reports lawnmower testing headquarters. dozens of models from names including honda, toro and others like troy bilt are put through some serious performance tests to find out which ones make the cut. testers rank each mower on how well it can cut in different. modes, mull,ing, bagging and side discharging. chuck says any basic mower will

cut the grass, but you can get a mower to make the job easier without spending too much more. >> if you are going to buy a walk-behind mower, consider buying a self-propelled lawnmower. they are a lot easier to use and they aren't much more money, about $40 to 50 beers. >> a single speed self-propelled mower is good at mull,ing. and side discharging and costs just $280. if you want more control and more even cutting, consumer reports said opt for a self-propelled motor. >> variable speed. you can vary the speed of the mower to meet the conditions of the grass. or if you are in a hurry to get the job done, you can go faster. >> one of the best, the $700 honda. it offers excellent cut performance whether you are bagging, mulching or in side-discharge mode. it's helpful if you let your grass get too tall. and less expensive honda is a consumer reports best buy for $400. while it's not as good in side discharge mode as the $700 honda.

consumer reports tests found it's slightly easier to handle and control. for a little less money consumer s reports also recommends a self-propelled toro recycler model 20332. it costs $360. i'm michael finney, "7 on your side." >> a grand prizewinner has been announced for san francisco's ugliest lawn. effort to conserve water during the drought. the winner, wilson, had more than 1,000 votes. he says it's front yard is infested with gophers, has dog pee and poop, dead plants, snails and bugs everywhere. san francisco environment is throwing a block party in the outer sunset today to celebrate the winner. he will get a full yard makeover with drought-tolerant plants. lisa, i have to say i wouldn't want to be his neighbor, at least up to that point. now they are like, yay!

>> if i was his neighbor i would be so relieved that he is having a party and will improve his lawn. >> good for him and good for the neighborhood. we have some weather in terms of cooling off the inner heat space slightly today. and then everyone gets a piece of subtropical moisture headed our way. in fact, it will last into monday. as the hurricane continues to die to the south of us with the tropical storm. look for the thunderstorms to push into southern california today. and for us it's the normal sunrise. we are looking at this element here. tropical storms that continues to be pulled up. winds of 40 miles an hour. about 45 miles an hour, gusts to 60. and thunderstorm activity from san diego is likely. in fact a flash flood watch for parts of southeastern california. high swells and into southern california today.

tuesday things get back to normal. speaking of normal, the low cloud deck. the sunday has come up very predictably at 6:00 this morning, setting at 8:30. and the low clouds at about 2 now feet. we are looking at some of them over into our east bay. they will clear and a sunny day today. still a little warm inland. but what you would expect for july. 62 oakland. 59 in san jose. and at the coast here's a look at san jose. back into the low 80s today. nice-looking day for you. cool numbers from napa to novato to santa rosa. mid-and upper 60s. 62 in livermore right now. and a final look from our exploratorium. you will see that we've got that deck of low clouds overlooking eastward. today it should be a nice day in our east bay with temperatures in the low 70s throughout oakland and emeryville. it will be warm inland all weekend long. muggy tomorrow and that's when

we see the possibilities of a shower. thunderstorms tomorrow in the northern sierra nevada. it's all due to the tropical system. high pressure sits well offshore. the steering currents allowing for the moisture to head up into southern california. and then for much of the mountains. here's the way it's going to play out. sunday morning is quiet. we have cloud cover. by about 8:00, 9:00, 10:00 could see a few light sprinkles. isolated showers are possible throughout the afternoon. and, in fact, we are going to do it all again with all the cloud cover, and moisture still in place for your monday. so by tuesday things getting back to a normal feel around here. aids walk tomorrow. more cloud cover. by 11:00 upper 60s and it will stay that way throughout much of the afternoon with mostly cloudy skies. and elsewhere around the bay, highs today ranging from the upper 80s concord, low 90s antioch, and 789 vallejo. 82 in san jose. 9 san rafael. low 80s toward santa rosa. the accuweather seven-day

forecast shows that temperatures around the bay will stay still warm inland and then notice the clearing trend. but really you will notice the clouds and the humidity. maybe a shower if we are lucky. but the thunderstorm activity is what watching for the possibility of lightning in southern california. so this year's a.i.d.s. walk in fran is one day away. tomorrow in golden gate park. you can register. starting out cloudy and staying cloudy throughout the day. pretty typical but a nice day. i don't think we are going to see much in the way of rain so that shouldn't be a problem at all. >> hard to believe it's already been one year since last year's event. >> yeah. >> certainly. and july is flying by too quickly. >> lisa, thank you. up next, a set-back for efforts to bring a walk-in theater to san francisco. how organizers of crack

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>> 6:24 is our time. here is what is coming up on "good morning america." paula, good morning. >> chris good morning to you. hello, everybody in san francisco. coming up on gma this saturday we have a developing story overnight. the horror on the highway. you see the visuals. wildfires blazing out west in california. leaping on to the california

interstate and setting cars even trucks, on fire. motorists force today abandon their cars and flee on foot. but did drones delay the emergency efforts? we are live in california this morning to answer that important question. and as we learn a fifth victim has died in the tennessee shooting. we are discovering more about the shooter behind the deadly rampage. and two military facilities in chattanooga. fbi is digging into his cell phones and computers to determine what drove him to kill five and injure two others. we will have full team coverage on the late nest tennessee. and the jailhouse death of a woman in texas. protests were held outside the jail where she was found hanging in a cell for an apparent suicide. parents and friends don't believe she would kill herself and they want answers. we will have the latest this morning. and lookout, there are elephants on the loose. they aren't there in san francisco, but look at this

pacaderm running loose in a town. what exactly caused the mammal to go bazurk this morning. elephants are very, very strong and you shouldn't get anywhere near them. >> looks like a scene outs of "jurassic park." i know the elephant is not a dinosaur. someone will be writing in about that. >> we get the analogy. we get the analogy yes. >> always nice see you. make it a nice day. >> thank you. you make it a great day too. see ya. >> 6:26 this time. a kickstarter campaign to bring a walk-in movie threer to to san francisco's hayes valley neighborhood failed to raise money but there's still some hope. it was designed to feel like a drive-in theater but with no cars allowed. the campaign ended thursday with just $82,000 raised. but yesterday they announced a nonprofit. it's called "here for now" that will help finish raising the money. they hope to do it in time for a

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? good morning and thanks for joining us. i'm chris nguyen. we are starting this half-hour with a quick look at the forecasts. here's meteorologist lisa argen tracking the conditions where you live. hi lisa. >> good morning, kris. right now the low clouds and marine layer up to about 2,000 feet deep. notice the cloud cover. it will keep our temperatures fairly typical. 57 morgan hill. 59 in half moon bay with 63 in mountain view today. we will see the clouds pull back to the coast. the low clouds keeping our beaches cool once again. but 90s return inland. you see the orange con tour here. otherwise it's very pleasant today with a south winds. that will lead to increasing clouds. more humidity, and we could see a few sprinkles before the weekend is out. we will talk about that in detail in a few minutes. chris. >> lisa, thank you. time right now is 6:30 on your

saturday morning. we are taking a live look of the cahone fire. new details. northbound lanes on the 15 freeway are back open to traffic. now if you are familiar with this area in san bernardino county you notice the 15 freeway is the main route between southern california and las vegas. but as you can see, a lot of smoke. and flames are still visible throughout the area. the helicopter shot zooms in. containment is only at 5%. we are told that the cause of the fire is still unknown. but we do know that firefighters first responded to a report of a vehicle on fire yesterday. so we will have to wait and see as investigators try to determine what exactly started this fire. the fire has since burned at least 3500 acres. we will continue following this breaking news, this developing news out of san bernardino county. our coverage continues now on twitter, at abc7 news bay area.

6:31, the time. new this morning a bay area dairy farm is recalling one of their products because there might be pieces of plastic in it. clover stornetta farms is voluntarily recalling their 2% milk from grocery stores in northern california. the gallons, quartz, and half gallons have an expiration date of july 29th. the kerry said if you have already purchased the milk return it to the grocery store for a full refund >> president obama talked about the long-term deal earlier this week that will prevent iran from getting a nuclear weapon. he said it cuts off every pathway they could take to acquire a nuclear weapon. it will make the world safer and more secure. >> there's a reason the deem took so long to negotiate. because we refusion today accept a bad deal. we held out for a deal that met every one of our bottom lines and we got it.

>> president obama will continue to press this deal. next week he will address the convention of the veterans of foreign wars. he said he hopes the deal will keep america a beacon of hope and leadership for future generations. >> happening today, a week after the removal of the confederate flag in south carolina, one group plans to rally. the kkk will protest at the south carolina state house today. the group said the message isn't about hate, but about white pride. gov. nikki haley hopes the people of south carolina will stay away from the protest. law enforcement is stepping up to ensure the public is safe during the rally. >> also happening today, a public hearing for a north bay developmental enter that's being force today shut down in three years. the sonoma developmental center is holding a hearing for family and friends of residents today to discuss their transformation. governor brown signed a bill requiring the center to come up with a plan to close by the year 2018. the state will spend $50 million to transition residents into

community-based housing, but many people don't want the center to close. 67:34 is our time. closing arguments will be held next month for an emotionally charged trial over frozen embryos involving a cancer survivor and her ex-husband. temperature will wrap-up today. she said ettle her last chance to have a trial of her own. >> the trial over embryos frozen at ucsf is only the midpoint of a major legal battle. >> we are prepared to take it up as high as the appeal goes. >> an anesthesiologists and her then-husband signed paperwork to freeze the embryos. >> there's a difference between a connecticut and a -- contract and a medical directive. >> she is now divorced and wants

the embryos. they are fighting in san francisco superior court. >> they want the medical directive enforced and it calls for the embryos to be discarded. >> they want the medical directive enforced. the medical directive in this circumstance calls for the embryos to be discarded. >> she said the case boils down to the position of the documents. >> your position is it's not a contract? >> exactly right. it's a medical consent form. it contains directives as to how things should be done at a certain point of time that can be revoked or changed at any point. >> closing arguments are scheduled for august 4th. then the presiding judge will issue her ruling. abc7 news. some california leaders are heading to the vatican to take part in a conversation about social justice and climate change. many say it's an opportunity for the bay area to help lead the way in exchange of ideas. >> san jose mayor sam is traveling to italy this weekend. >> when you have an opportunity to talk to colleagues representing big cities throughout the world, there's always a great opportunity for learning.

>> he's just a handful of u.s. mayors invited to speak at a vatican-sponsored global symposium where he will speak on issues from global inclusion and other approaches to tackle the challenges that so many big cities face. >> he will be joined on the trip by san francisco mayor ed lee, as well as governor jerry brown, the governor was encouraged to hear about the pope's recent environmental cyclical encouraging people of all facts to fight global warming. >> a respect and reverence for the creative world is fundamental, but it's something that really has been missing in many most of the christian communities for the last 2,000 years. yes, this is a big breakthrough on the part of the phone of romo. >> over at santa clara university, being cyclical is a hot topic among students and

staff. a professor in environmental studies. >> what are we leaving to the next generation, whether you are catholic or not? i think any caring person at some point needs to be thinking about that. and this provides a good tool to move the conversation forward. >> and an opportunity for the bay area to share its best practices on the global stage. >> pope francis is expected to address about 60 mayors from around the world at the conference on tuesday. still ahead on the abc7 saturday morning news. what napa scientists are saying about some new amazing individualsios showing the complex surface of pluto. but first the time right now is 6:37. we are taking a live look from our exploratorium camera. currents temperature is 62 degrees. lisa argen will have the full accuweather forecast in just a few minutes.

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>> the mind weather in sonoma this year is threatening their vineyards. there is mildew on the crops and it's more than normal. this season's temperatures in the 90s can stop the growth of grapes. sonoma coast is at higher risk because of the widespread marine layer. 12 counties are under the severe stress level for proudry mildew. the grape crop is worth $600 million. >> and overnight lows have been very warm.

they need that cold air, which they haven't gotten in the past month or so. all right. we are looking at another typical warm day in the north bay. low clouds and fog are keeping us as per usual. as we start the sunday morning from the roof camera, 60 degrees. tomorrow things will change a little bits. we will keep the changes and mix it up to begin the work week. maybe a shower or thunderstorm. it will feel like the east coast for a couple of days. i'll explain coming up. >> also next a big blast from hunter pence gets the giants into extra innings against the diamondbacks. but were the giants able to return from the all-star break with a welcome to fort green sheets. welcome to castle bravestorm. it's full of cool stuff, like my second in command... and my trusty bow. and free of stuff i don't like. and in my castle we only eat chex cereal. chex cereal. it's full of delicious crunchability. no artificial flavors, and it's gluten-free. and that's something even my brother ... sister can understand.

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of awesome. >> n.a.s.a. has revealed more discoveries about pluto since the photos are trickling in. we have some of the highlights. >> i'm a little bias, but i think the solar system saved the best for last. [laughter] >> scientists who waited their whole careers for a glimpse of the far away dwarf planet say they had no idea how complex it would be. >> i'm still having to remind myself to take deep breaths. the landscape is just astoundingly amazing. >> based at n.a.s.a. ames in the bay area, they are getting these new images. >> we discovered vast, craterless plains. >> they stand in stark contrast to icy mountains, the size of

the rockies and they are young. formed either by movement beneath the surface or by erosion. >> creating the same patterns you see when you look at the surface of a boiling pot of oatmeal or the bubbles in lava land. >> as it drifts farther from pluto, it's looking back at it to measure it's atmosphere. an atmosphere they say is escaping from the dwarf planet's weak gravity. >> what we see behind pluto an iron tail that's been pulled away and carried away in the wind. >> they discovered wind currents near the surface are mild, around 10 miles an hour. they will learn more as the data pours in. >> i'm really looking forward to getting the data in a month or two. it's very tantalizing right now and it's already we are able to do science with it. >> what they have now is merely a preview of what's to come. >> we currently have on the ground less than one of those 50 gigabytes. >> but it's been enough to

insight the public's imagination. pollute so is the emerging star. >> it's sort of becoming a brand in itself. you don't have to work all that hard. >> there is lots of hard work to do as that that data trickles in. they are hoping to learn more about what the ice is made of and how cold it really is. it's been estimated at negative 369 degrees fahrenheit. in the newsroom, jonathan bloom, abc7 news. >> 6:46 is ourqbuv time. lisa, it's been warm in south bay. are we bogey to get any relief soon? >> a little bit. moderate. temperatures coming down a couple degrees each day. today, extra, a few more degrees. we are adding more humidity tomorrow. so the cooler weather really comes the second half of the work week. starting out with live doppler 7hd. low clouds and fog have code id up to the bay, slightly across the bay. it's clear in the east bay and

clear in san jose. but this is what we are watching. a flash flood watch throughout southern california. and the storms pushing up electric tropical storm into san diego and los angeles today. our turn perhaps comes tomorrow. here's a look at the system that is weakening rapidly as it pushes into the cooler water. 45 miles per hour winds with wind gusts of 60 miles an hour. by tomorrow into monday you should get moisture not only in the mountains of the sierra nevada but possibly the bay area also. you see the green moving up through the golden state through tuesday. we will break it down for you. here's a look at mt. tam. temperatures mild, 59 from half moon bay and san jose. a clear start. 62 cloudy in oakland. also cloudy downtown, 60. the clouds extend up into the north bay. san jose again into the low 80s. warm but not too bad. average highs about 83 this time of year. 61 in concord. 57 novato with napa the cool

spot at 56. and a look outside towards the bay bridge. warm inland through the weekend and then turning muggy tomorrow. isolated showers are possible sunday into monday before things get back to normal around here by tuesday. high pressure sitting well offshore. here's the tropical system. high pressure also to the east of us. and that's drawing up the moisture not only into california but into nevada, throughout the entire weekend. so we look forward to the thunderstorms from los angeles and san diego and higher surf, as well, all the way up through the beaches and santa cruz. elsewhere partly cloudy in the northern syria. 77 there. 93 in sacramento. you know we are barely going to be in the 90s here, more like 80s around the bay. 9:00 tomorrow morning notice the moisture begins to spread in here locally. so an isolated shower is possible through 2:00. you can see further south.

the south bay, and the clouds will take with us right on through monday. we will do it all again. maybe even the northern mountains and also mt. diablo, a better chance of showers. we will look for this system to head on out of here after that. 76 in san mateo today. 74 in oakland. you can expect 80 palo alto and redwood city. san francisco in putt upper 60s. once again cool at the coast with the clouds. the a's game starts at 6:05. 68. and 64 by about 9:30. of course, the bobbleheads being given out in oakland. the seven-day forecast still warm and humid tomorrow. then slightly cooler. still muggy monday. temperatures come down significantly inland and around the bay the rest of the work week. so maybe y'all will think about going to the a's game for the bobblehead, huh? >> i have a friend who is absolutely obsessed with him and she's not even anize fan but i

know she would go just to get the keepsake. >> why not? >> turning to sports, the giants will go for their fifth straight win when they take on the diamondbacks. first pitch at chase field is at 5:10 p.m. last night the two teams open the second half of the season and battled for twelve long innings before the giants pulled off the victory. here's collin resch with the highlights in this morning's sports report. >> good morning. can the giants make a second half push and do what they haven't to do in recent years, follow a world series win with a playoff appearance? the quest began last night. the solo homer to left for 49-1 lead. cain went five innings. hunter pence and the wild pitch. 4-2. very next pitch, pence way out front. down swinging on it. a chance in the seventh. trailing 5-3 after the buster posey sac fly. the opposite field power gone.

2-run shot. his third hit of the game and tied it at 5. same score in the 12th. angel pegan. bases loaded. one out. hits it to short. bennington, the throw home gets away. and the giants would get the win by a final of 6-5. like the giants, the second half of the season underway for the a's. best team in baseball since may 23rd. can they keep the momentum going? a's and twins. nobody getting between this guy and a foul ball. not even his wife. what if it's not his wife? that would be awkward. making the back-to-back start. a complete game shutout sunday. gone. this is gone. brian dozier gets the twinkies to the 1-0 lead. that was the only run minnesota needed. gray walked two batters, trevor ploof would bring them home in style. grand slam. not the way oakland wanted to start the second half. they get shutout 5-0.

driver, sandwich. that's dustin johnson plan of attack in st. andrews and it's working to perfection. seagulls enjoying the morning rain. friday it caused a three-hour delay in the second round of the championship. adam scott in the lead to get to minus 7. tied for fifth by the day's end. willit, closing birdie on 18. 9-under par when he finished and dustin johnson teed off late friday afternoon to get to minus 10. tiger woods unable to do much of anything. leaves the chip short of the par-5 fifth. tiger's round was halted after 11 holes. he was plus-5. cut line at even. and spieth, bogey on 11. even for the day. he was halted due to darkness. and tom watson, he doesn't make the cut. says good-bye to the final british open of his illustrious career. third round currently underway in scotland right now. earthquakes in l.a. last night david beckman and

they are impressed with the performance of this san jose player and the call on the first goal. he gooooos! >> there you have it. he scores a second goal a few minutes later. the galaxy has five unanswered and they get 59-2 win. and with a look at morning sports. i'm collin resch. have a great day, everyone! >> 6:53 is our time. coming up next a special gift to help protect police k-9 on the peninsula and how you can help other police dogs across the state.

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the "cover your k-9" foundation. lisa, final weather check? >> looks nice today. starting out low clouds and fog around the bay. san francisco cloudy. 81 fremont, 82 san jose. up 90 in livermore. tomorrow we will see more clouds more humidity. he will feel sticky after monday. the possibility of a shower and maybe a thunderstorm. then we are back to normal but cooler numbers as the temperatures rise for the second half of next week. >> already looking forward to that. lisa, thank you. and thanks to you for joining us on the abc7 saturday morning news. news continues now online on twitter, facebook and on all of your mobile devices with our abc7 news app. "good morning america" is next. abc7 news continues at 8:00 a.m. as we say good by to you, we will leave you with a live look outside from our mt. tam camera. you can see the sun is out. there is some cloud cover out there, though. we will return throughout good morning america with news updates, and see you in about an hour with the latest news, weather and sports.

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