8:00. the possibility of thunderstorms producing dry lightning strikes. this is what we can expect. if the storms develop they can be accompanied by gusty winds that would occur near the storm. taking a look now, you can see how pockets of moisture widely scattered from our south, and if these storms do materialize, the best chance would be in the south bay. we'll keep watching that for you, dan? >> thank you very much. the red flag warning in affect firefighters are gearing up for what could be a busy night. chris? >> reporter: good evening, many local agencies will have crews on stand by tonight. we've been talking about that dry lightning. if you take a look behind me we're in the silver creek valley area of san jose. and you can see how brown the hills have become. firefighters say the dry lightning added with wind and dry conditions make for a

very-dangerous situation. these days there is a lot of brown to go around. but there is a fear about fires and how quickly they can spread. >> any kind of fire, we stand potential of a large fire within the bay area as well as other places in california. that is our concern now. >> reporter: with lightning in the forecast, by little rain expected throughout the bay cal fire crews are bracing for what could come. >> if we look at the current number of fires we have a long road ahead of us. >> reporter: this wildfire was caused by lightning a prime example of how high the flames can get. cal fire has brought in additional equipment and support in the event if needed. the agency has called it's available firefighters back to

work meaning if they're not on vacation they're on the schedule. of concern fires flaring up in remote areas. >> there are not a lot of people around to call 911. so seeing that report we can get resources out there quicker. >> reporter: a young fire season and challenging times ahead given the dry conditions with the drought. in the south bay chris nguyen, abc7 news. 800 people who evacuated ahead of the rocky fire are allowed to go how many. people in the wilbur springs area are also allowed to go home. this is what is left of wayne fisher's sprawling home, where he and his wife lived for 25 years. it burned in a matter of minutes. fisher says he and his wife

barely escaped. >> we thought we were safe then winds shifted and it came over the hills. we knew there is no way we're going to save the place so we got out of here. i won't think maybe ten minutes after we left, if that long, this place was gone. >> 43 houses have been destroyed with 53 out buildings. the rocky fire burned 59,000 acres since beginning on july 22nd. full containment is expected next week. governor brown who owns property not far from the rocky fire paid a visit to some people who lost their homes and said the fires that have broken out around the state should serve as a wake up call in washington. >> making this real clear. california is burning. what the hell are you going to do about it? it's not just california but extreme events throughout the country and world.

it's not a game of politics it's a threat to our well being and way of life. so at least come up with some response. >> governor brown says he is working on an assistance package and ways to help people in rural areas who can't get fire insurance after four years of drought. officials in lake county have establish aid toll free hot line 1-800-325-9604 if you need food shelter, disaster response or damage assessment. a public assistance office will open in clear lake on monday. the army national guard arrived on the scene of the rocky fire. they supplied this video as one of their ground crews undergoing training from cal fire. and because so many people have been displaced the school district in the area is postponing the start of the school year until august 17th. the fire burned through much of the area, returning home can be

dangerous. cal fire and pg and e put out a list of potential hazard to watch out for. we'll have it posted on abc # news.com. parents with children at a school in south san francisco are wondering whether their kids will start classes next week. construction delays are to blame and parents claim they've been kept in the dark in this process. leanne? >> reporter: >> reporter: crews are still working here. neighbors call berry berry mountain. it's just a pile of dirt and creates a lot of dust around here. neighbors really don't like that. next to it is a section of the old school which will be torn down. when kids arrive here they'll have to deal with that, and also unfinished classrooms. now, regardless of all of this, the school district says classes will resume next wednesday.

construction crews are working against the clock to complete all classrooms at the school. they have a week before school starts. some new classrooms are still without sheet rock. it has, and continues to be the talk of the neighborhood. >> they're not near ready. >> reporter: priscilla has a grandchild and great grandchild attending. >> we don't even have a notice the kids are going back on the 12. it's bad. we're all waiting for notice. >> reporter: jill is another grant grandparent. >> no phone calls yet nothing. >> reporter: the south side school district has a number of projects thanks to a bond measure. at el camino high the field has been completed in time, but other projects have been delayed, including parkway

middle school. the district blames it on unforeseen circumstances that can affect time lines. there were delays in receiving required roofing materials. a representative toured the school with the principal. lauren is the head of the pta. >> they're working 12 hour days to get the school ready. >> reporter: the project is supposed to be completed by next year the classrooms were supposed to be ready by now. >> it may be a couple rough months as they get everybody into their right places. >> reporter: in san francisco abc7 news. several homes have been evacuated in palo alto after a resident found a box of explosives in the garage. the resident discovered waits full of world war ii grenades

and mortars. a major effort is underway around the world to stem the growth of sex trafficking. abc7 news reporter carolyn tyler joins us live from international boulevard in oakland where this effort continues. carolyn? >> reporter: victory outreach did this here a couple years ago and tells me they got 14 young women to get off the streets. not a huge number, but organizers say even one makes this worth while. 48-year-old melody was scared when she was a prostitute. eight years ago she was given a way out. eight years ago someone from victory outreach approached her. the christian organization takes to the streets to get prostitutes off the streets.

this 24-hour operation called code red is offering women free spa treatments, food and places to live. >> this is a place they can think of what they want to do with their lives. >> reporter: city council member noel gallos says it's a national hub in a global sex trafficking industry. he shows statistics showing over 200 prostitutes have been arrested in the city. 86 johns and seven pimps. 22 juveniles have been arrested. >> i need to protect the young ladies because there is a male adult that is violating them and that is criminal. >> reporter: oakland tried to attack the crime by targeting motels, by using bill boards to shame johns and by partnering with the fbi. melody says what worked for her

is love. >> someone said i care about you. >> reporter: operation code red continues until noon tomorrow in oakland, carolyn tyler abc7 news. now, a pit bull that charged a san francisco police officer got a reprieve from the death penalty today. the dog received a full trial at city hall with his owner and the officer that shot and wounded him, testifying. vic lee has the story. >> reporter: his name is felony jack, on trial for his life. july 27th, the three and a half year old pit bull charged at the officer at fulton. >> it had a browning and a small pouch. >> reporter: the officer says it happened when he wanted to talk with the dog's owner, who he said had drug paraphernalia. felony jack charges at the cop. he fires three shots and the dog

turns and dashes off towards his owner. now, you see him grabbing felony jack's leash, trying to control him. a shot hit the dog in the ear. he was treated and taken to animal control today here at this vicious dog hearing was felony jack's day in court. well, he wasn't here physically, but his owner was. jonathan reid. >> i don't remember him growling. if he did snarl it's the first time he's ever done that in any situation. >> reporter: also testifying another dog owner who says reid was mean to felony jack. >> i have seen him hit him before. >> reporter: another witness disputed that. >> he's not a violent person. >> reporter: reid says he should never have let felony jack run wild. he did have a leash around his neck. >> i didn't have a hold of it and i should have. >> reporter: he promised to

control his dog in public if he can have the dog back. the hearing officer accepted his word and decided to let felony jack go home. warning. he's now got a real felony on his rap sheet. still ahead here tonight, a case of the plague. a southern california boy comes down with a rare disease while staying in a yosemite camp ground. want to be an uber driver? tonight, a judge decides whether drivers can sue for better treatment. and live from the outside land music festival. it's a popular event until you need a ride home. a couple buys a

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the popular california camping areas are now undergoing an environmental evaluation after a child came down with the plague. the boy got sick after visiting the stanislaus national forest and yosemite national park last month. he's okay, but two people died from the plague in colorado. reporter brian johnson has the follow up from yosemite. >> reporter: officials from the national park service are investigating the case of human plague which possibly came from an infected rodent or flea at yosemite national park. >> we're investigating areas where the patient may have visited just to gauge whether or

not there is a risk in those areas. >> reporter: daniel buckly says the last case in california was in 2006. the patient in this case was a child and visited starts of the crane camp ground and stanislaus forest. signs at crane flat caution campers of the possibility of plague. >> i was concern forward myself and kids, wondering why. >> it gets scary when you hear about something like the plague. that didn't deter us. >> reporter: 75 years is how long kenneth has been coming to the park. now it's a tradition for his family, grandkids included. he's not worried but noticed traps being set up. >> we track rodents to let us get a head's up to identify if there is an increased health risk from plague. >> reporter: officials are

advising campers to wear insect repellent and keep their distance from rodents. >> the little ones see a little thing like that they think it's cute and want to touch it. but you know, that is when we've got to watch them. >> reporter: symptoms include swelling fever and flu like illness. officials say see a doctor if you've been in the wildlife and have the symptoms. they're hoping this is just an isolated case. at golden gate park a frenzy of activity before three days of activity and big crowds. it's the outside lands festival with a potentially big mess afterwards. trash is one complaint. wayne freedman is live with the story. wayne? >> reporter: they're saying there is going to be trash but also recycling or compost 84% of it which they say concert promoters say is a record for

any festival in the country. you have elton john, you will have the black keys, this is a concert that sold out, three days, 70,000 people in three days each. it sold out in 45 minutes. in and around golden gate park, get ready get set, complain. >> the noise. and parking is very difficult in this city. >> reporter: or don't complain. >> it's the opposite of a situation. >> reporter: it's the annual debate that proceeds and follows this music festival which will draw 210,000 people to hear 72 bands for three days beginning tomorrow. it will be a city within a city. >> reporter: what is the most important thing you packed for the weekend? >> sweat shirt. >> reporter: fair enough, but getting here will be a challenge. last year, concert goers accused

uber of charging high rates, this year lyft promises to change no more than two times the prime rate. the company says it's a deal. >> we want to make sure you have a ride there when you want and need it for a reasonable price. >> reporter: hence, drivers are putting on these musically-themed cars. promotors say it adds to the local economy along with jobs. samantha gonzales came to sell tee shirts and sell the weekend. >> we're getting paid to work a fun concert. it's a great job. >> reporter: she says nothing beats an inside path to outside lands. wow. we'll see what the weekend is going to be like for three days of music fun. >> yes. spencer is here with the forecast. >> going to be a nice weekend for being outside in the lands. it's going to be a warm one.

we have unusual weather coming our way. we've got clouds in various levels moisture off shore and unstable atmosphere and a chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms. we do have as mentioned clouds at different hefls of the atmosphere it's 65 degrees in san francisco. oakland, 68. 75 mountain view. morgan hill, 72. 64 half moon bay. here is another view from our roof top camera here. it's 73 santa rosa. 85 at fairfield and livermore. concord, 86 degrees. here is the view from east bay hills camera looking over the bay. these forecast features, red flag warning is effect and scattered storms are possible. if they do occur, they can be dangerous. we'll be back to normal conditions, whatever they are by afternoon.

water vapor satellite image shows this upper level low producing unstable conditions helping pull up moisture from our southwest as well. and producing a chance of storms. so that is tracking suspected movement into morning we'll see clouds thickening and there is a chance if these storms develop they can pop up anywhere. that possibility continues into early morning hours tomorrow as the low pulls out by mid day we'll see conditions becoming calmer and more stable f -- if we get rainfall we're talking about spotty, light rainfall with totals of 2/100ths to 3/100ths for locations that get wet. a chance of scattered showers and/or isolated thunderstorms. tomorrow, into afternoon we'll have calmer conditions and a mild to warm day with high temperatures on the coast in the upper 60s and mid to upper 70s

around the bay and upper 80s to near 90s inland. here is the accu-weather forecast. so it's going to be a warm period tomorrow through the weekend with high temperatures near 90 degrees all three days. we'll get a cooler pattern settling in monday tuesday wednesday before a late-week warm up beginning on thursday. >> thank you spencer. >> well, coming up next an update on a prognosis for kgo radio's ron owens. >> this

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action should be taken. kgo radio's ron owens has been battling parkinson's disease for 13 years. his wife tells us the operation went well. it's called deep brain stimulation or dbs. cheryl jennings asked him yesterday why he's sharing his battle with us. >> why do you want to make this public? >> i think it will help people. i've got three e mails from people who have parkinsons who would be eligible for this brain stimulation but don't want to do it. they say if i can do it and come out well they're going to do it. >> his wife sent us these pictures while he was being prepped this morning. she says hay be watching the republican primary debate tonight. >> all right, we wish him well. >> yes we do. just ahead a federal case that could steer uber in a

different direction. are its drivers employees or contractors? a bay area woman fighting to save her frozen embryos sits down for an interview. and a fire department that jamie wanted a taste of the real new orleans and we just couldn't say no to that face. then we wanted more of that local flavor so betty says... oh yeah, that's betty. you're going to want to do this alligator thing.

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uber is in the middle of a case and being sued by a handful of drivers. the plaintiffs want to turn that into an army. outside of the san francisco court house, a lawyer introduced a parade of uber drivers. >> i'm an independent contractor and wish to continue to be one. >> i want to be an employee of nobody. i want to be independent. >> reporter: several drivers are suing uber saying they're being treated like employees. >> the drivers are wholy

depentent on uber sending them work. >> . >> reporter: this lawyer could join the lawsuit if it becomes a class action. that means 160,000 drivers would be suing to show yuber is their employer. >> protected from unlawful discrimination guarantee a meal period. they'd be guaranteed overtime. >> reporter: that is why uber got sworn statements from 400 drivers who don't want the change. >> we can't have a class action for three people that want the rest don't want. >> there is no minimum requirement. i can log on and off as convenient for me. >> reporter: uber says if they're employees it might be forced to change that. >> monitoring making sure they're taking breaks. >> reporter: but the lawyers say it sdbt have to be that way. >> the relationship doesn't have

to change. >> reporter: it's a question rippling throughout the economy. uber's competitor lyft is being sued over the same question. >> a third worker category. a dependent contractor, a hybrid of the two. >> john hahn is also a taxi driver. he pays taxes but gets workers protections as an employee. uber's lawyer tells a judge a class action would be a dangerous thing for the new on demand economy. federal investigators pinpointed the cause of a plane crash involving actor harrison forward. the plane crashed after taking off from santa monica airport in march. he tried to bring it down after reporting engine failure. national transportation safety board are blaming it on a part

that flooded the engine and he was hospitalized for several days. the search now resumed in the indian ocean for more debris that could be linked to malaysia flight 370. an official says a window and foil were connected on the island where a missing wing was found last month. there is no definite confirmation the wing came perfect flight 370. investigators were unable to find a serial up in. flight 370 disappeared last year with 239 people on board. san francisco launched an investigation to figure out if a housing developer illegally offered rent controlled apartments to tourists. the developer of trinity place allegedly took 16 rent controlled apartments off the market and marketed them as short term rentals.

a san francisco doctor fighting to save her frozen embryos is telling her story. she granted an exclusive and emotional interview to abc news. janet oh has the story. >> i'm doing this for my babies. >> reporter: mimi lee is determined to be a mom. she discusses a bitter legal battle with her ex-husband steven finley over what happened to the frozen embryos. at the time, lee was diagnosed with breast cancer. >> how important to you at that moment to preserve your ability to pro create? >> important. >> reporter: at the center of the debate are consent forms both parties signed. it calls for embryos to be destroyed if they got a divorce. in closing arguments on tuesday

the attorney says the situation is black and white. >> it's an agreement in this agreement. at least 27 times. >> reporter: lee's attorney argues it's not a binding contract and his client has a right to change her mind. lee waits for a judge to make a life-changing decision in november. >> i stay focused on my babies. and knowing that i'm their mom. i would do anything for them. >> reporter: lee says she does not her ex-husband to be involved if she ends up having the child, though her ex claims she's trying to manipulate the situation and get money from

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>> she found murphybedsdirect.com. >> they can deliver in approximately six weeks. >> allen could assemble the bed for thanksgiving, however, that was a year ago. >> they said a little later than six weeks. >> the date kept getting pushed back. >> ten weeks 12 weeks. >> then, thanksgiving coming close, forget that. maybe christmas. >> it didn't arrive until february and a lot of problems came with it. >> some pieces did not fit. important pieces. >> boards had holes in the wrong places or no holes. then this. >> that is annoying. the squeak. >> allen tried contacting the company and says no one responded. >> probably 60, 70, or 80 calls. >> the company sent parts but they didn't fit and the color was wrong. >> frustration. >> my wife suggested i call 7 on

your side. >> we contacted the company and owner said machinery failed and led to his "f" rating. is he said this couple were not the only one that were left without product. and they take full responsibility they're sorry they felt neglected during this difficult time. the company sent the right parts, now, allen can turn his office into a comfortable guest bedroom with no bedrooms about charlie chaplain-style falls. >> to make up the delay they refunded $500 to cover shipping. kathy and allen are now planning to have the family over for the holidays. it's just a year later than planned. to see my reports go to abc7

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o would be water thieves are soon going to find themselves unable to tap into fire hydrants. cal fire is starting to lock them, no kidding. how they work and reaction from residents in the santa cruz mountains. >> reporter: in rural areas thieves have cover of brush to steal water from hydrants. so cal fire is now offering locks. >> each piece of equipment in a fire station carries a hydrant key. so we are outfitted with those hydrant keys. >> it's a universal key? >> it is. >> reporter: in the mountains a growing number of private

residents are required to hook to a hydrant and water theft is on the rise. in southern california a tanker was seen drafting from a hydrant and transporting to hidden hills ranch of tom selleck. >> he is the last person i would have thought that would have done something like that with his money. >> reporter: selleck reportedly reached a deal to settle the case. in the santa cruz mountains the thought of stealing water is repulsive to julie miller. >> that is absolutely wrong. i mean in, an emergency i can see that. but just doing it because your hot tub is will he or want to water your tomatoes? no. >> reporter: private residents can purchase a lock for $100. water districts $200. david louie, abc7 news. an unfortunate turn of events for a drone owner.

the drone was recording as it flew over the lake in june. after it crashed in the lake right there, the recording continues. the camera was recording as the drone sank. last week, a family camping nearby found the drone took it home and was able to get this video from the camera. they're hoping to find the owner. >> that is wild. a young duckling rescued by a chp officer is free again tonight after spending two months in a wildlife center. isn't that a great picture? they were rescued from a swan drain back in june. those other ducks were released that day. but this duck hid under the seat of a patrol car. officers took it to wild care. workers cared for it until it was big enough to fend for itself. >> that is great. let's check on our weather.

>> yes. spencer christian is here with the forecast. >> clouds have been increasing over the bay area. moisture off shore is not posing a threat to us but here is an area of weather surging northward that could fuel widely scattered thunderstorms we're concerned about. we have a high fire danger here until 11:00 in the morning. concern is that scattered storms, if they develop could ignite fires. they can be accompanied by strong gusty and erratic winds. statewide tomorrow we'll see mainly sunny skies and hot conditions in the interior sections of the state. here in the bay area we'll have calmer conditions threat of storms will have diminished and wild weather at the coast and warm inland. here is the accu-weather forecast. we're going to have a nice warm weekend. high temperatures up to 90 degrees inland and throughout the weekend. cooling down monday tuesday, wednesday. >> thank you. let's talk football.

>> yes. larry is here with that. >> college football. jim harbaugh about to open training camp with his wolverines. his first step? taking everybody into the 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.

good evening, letavius murray is expected to be the raider's full back, but they're expected to sign trent richardson, richardson missed five practices because of pneumonia. he is hoping oakland is the place to restore his career after disappointing stints with the browns and colts. he is down to 220 after weighing 240 last year and he wasn't eased into practice, immediately putting on the pads. >> i love contact. if you don't love contact you can't be no running back. the one thing about me man i love giving that hit first. you don't get a hit first, someone is going to give you a hard time. you make me mad, you know you're going to have fun with

it. >> don't make him mad. >> tons of excitement against michigan football. harbaugh was kind of a buzz killer there. the former niners head coach said he will not be talking to the media for a while. no updates on the battle over the starting quarterback spot or anything else. the focus is on football football and nothing but football. >> this let's you know we're going into submarines tomorrow. and you won't see us for a while. you won't hear from us or see us. we're going to be working in a bunker mentality. for -- until we decide we not. until we decide to come up to the surface. i don't know what date you had planned for media for me or the players but it won't be a whole lot of -- we won't be seeing much of each other. >> as they trotted on to wrigley

field, the giants had a lead on the cubs for a second spot in the national league opening a four-game series in chicago. check out sparky enjoying summer vacation. bottom of the first, two down george sular and kyle swabber 5-0, cubs. brandon belt swinging hot as of late. deep to left center. giants are trailing 5-2 in the fifth. a's hosting astros tonight. dodgers and phillys, as many as he has nine starts, he got ten runs from l.a. offense and provided his power with a solo bomb in the third. breaking three for three. now l.a. is two and a half up above the giants.

>> hoops jason thompson look at the crowd there. nine points per game with the kings. he goes from worst to first. thrilled to be joining nba champions. >> this is a championship team. you know talking to the guys i know it wasn't easy. you know, to happen and harder to repeat as well. i'll do everything in my power you know to be a great locker room guy and find ways to be able to produce for the team offensively and defensively. >> golf rough start at wgc bridgestone. bogeying the second pole, matsuyama gets a minus four of a double bogey at 18. danny lee alone, atop the leader board. pulls in to get to five under 65.

grant mcdowell is a stroke back. just want to let you know, i'm going into submarine mode until the 9:00 news so i will not be issuing any statements until then. >> he took his khakis and strange behavior. >> yes. >> thank you, larry. >> join us tonight at 9:00, the new charging device that makes its way into your car. >> then at 11:00 the first gop debate is underway and candidates coming out, swinging. reaction to the republican rumble. >> look for breaking news on twitter on abc7 news bay area. we appreciate your time. i'm dan ashley. >> i'm ama daetz. from the entire news team, have a great evening.

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