you can see on the screen, flashing lights on the span. some northbound lanes heading to the golden gate bridge were shut down but just reopened moments ago. the chp says they had to close the lanes until they knew the fire was not going to spread. you can get updates throughout the next hour on this newscast as well as on twitter abc7 news bay area, good evening, everybody, i'm larry beil. >> i'm ama daetz. now, we get to our other top story out of southern california. powerful images showing a major mudslide in the angeles national forest. trees, and homes were wiped out by a wall of mud. taking a look overhead, search teams are scouring parts of lancaster and lake hume for drivers who may be stuck in their cars.

mudslides started around three hours ago after a sudden, powerful thunderstorm dumped upwards of 4 to 5 inches of rain in the area. >> we have video showing a wall of mud shah washed out roads, and homes, properties have been covered and in cases several feet of mud. drivers stuck, look at the white car, you can't see it, have been rescued by others but the cars are immobilized by the damage. caltrans closed a busy interstate 5 through the grapevine because of the mud out of the freeway there. the video was captured by driver kathy swain, waiting to be rescued. the patrol says the freeway is going to be closed another 10-15 hours. the national weather service issued a flash flood warning. more strong showers and thunderstorms are expected

throughout the evening. spencer christian joins us with the accuweather update. weather has been turbulent because of the upper level low kicking up stormy conditions now north of los angeles into bakersfield and into san joaquin valley. we have had reports of 2 to 3 inches of rainfall this afternoon across this region north of los angeles. so six reports of flash floods, three reports of funnel clouds, three reports of hail. rain continues to fall here. los angeles has had greater than 600% of the normal rainfall for the time of the year since july 1. this could become a familiar scene going into winter because of el nino. >> the images out of southern california could become more prevalent throughout the winter season. this is el nino. a lot of us remember when the

roads got flooded and mudslides happened. now, national oceanic and atmospheric association put out their report, we'll be in a wetter than average pattern. the percentage, bay area a 40% to 50% chance of above average precipitation. so images out of southern california and from our el nino in the 90s may become more prevalent changes. >> now is the time to down load the abc7 weather app so you can track the rain. it's available for the smart phone and is free on apple's app store or google play. there is more information on abc7 news-app. two police officers were injured during a deadly confrontation with a man along

one of san francisco's busiest streets. happened on 8th street, near market. construction workers alerted officers to a man throwing glass bottles. a scuffle broke out and one officer fell to the ground with a man on top of him. the confrontation turned deadly. >> the sergeant on the ground yelled to his partner he's getting my gun, he's got my gun, shoot him. >> the officer shot and killed the man. this is the fifth shooting involving a san francisco police officer this year and all have been fatalities. we turn now to abc7 reporter melanie woodrow. a crowd is gathering to protest the shooting. melanie, what's happening now? >> reporter: until just a moment ago, we saw quite a few protestors holding up big signs sim rar to this postcard with

the phrase wise up october. they say they plan to travel to new york city to protest police brutality. before they get there, many stopped here. we heard from police that the individual who was shot had grabbed for a weapon, a lot of families here say they question the details around the story, and want more information. they also tell me that they really feel for the victim's family if this individual had family. i spoke to a couple of parents who drove here to san francisco from stockton today, as soon as they heard about the officer involved shooting because they say that their son also died at the hands of police and they wanted to be here to lend their support. i'll have their part of the story coming up tonight at 11:00. for now, live in san francisco,

abc7 news. thank you. next year, california voters may get a chance to weigh in on gun reforms, lieutenant governor, backed by a group of lawyers touched by gun violence, started the campaign. >> reporter: this would build on gun control laws enacted about two decades ago after a mass shooting in the high rise behind me. but gun rights groups including one called firearms policy are seeking legal advice and soliciting donations to fight it. this hasn't been done in california's history. >> gavin newsom wants to bypass the legislature and lobbying and asked voters to approve an initiative with a package of measures, including prohibiting the possession of large capacity magazines. >> if you have a background

check and a gun why, do you have a same check on ammunition? >> newsom launched the campaign outside 101 california street. this high rise was the scene of carnage when a gunman entered offices, killing eight people and injuring six before committing suicide. carol kinsly lost her husband, jack burman. >> this is something our family, you know lives with daily. the law. >> she's part of the lawyer's group dedicated to preventing gun violence. the 101 california gunman bought his weapons out of state so the measures may not have prevented his rampage, but the lieutenant governor says the initiative closes some loopholes. >> we have capacity to turn things around. >> reporter: the only gun store

which is closing expects the nra to fight the initiative. the measure requires 366,000 signatures to qualify for next year's ballot. in san francisco, abc7 news. prosecutors filed formal charges against an oakland man accused of setting halloween costumes on fire in a san leandro walmart. the video shows staffers dousing flames on tuesday afternoon, and police say the 40-year-old was seen squirting lighter fluid on the costumes. crews are working to avert an environmental mess after raw sewage apparently surged from a chuck e cheese in dublin. it came from a line behind the chuck e cheese and the store was opened despite the back up just

outside. they say it's possible accepted materials led to a large blockage. the spill is next is next to a creek. a class roadway in union city left a gaping hole in the middle of alvarado boulevard. now, this is new video from sky 7 hd. showing the sink hole now ten feet deep, which is way bigger than last night. david louie now live at the scene with the update. david. >> reporter: two utility companies are involved and it's a timed process. it is four times larger than yesterday, and deeper to allow for repair work. inside is a maze. utility lines. it took much of the day to dig down so crews can begin to stabilize and replace the water

main. another five feet lower is a sewer line owned by union sanitary district. only reaching that point can the companies begin to determine what caused the sink hole. >> they can bingo in and stabilized it will be able to continue their investigation. >> also underground are four inch gas distribution lines, you can see one crossing underneath a water main. pg and e is checking to see if that is active or abandoned. the process is being done one step at a time. new pipes are being soddered together. >> that will allow the other utility to go further once our pipe is secure. >> the water district projects it will be here past midnight tonight. the intersection is expected to be reopened to traffic by next

tuesday afternoon the residents can thank a man who is amazed at how it has grown. from a small pump to a hole. >> i thought it was small, small bump or small sink hole. right now, it's just crazy. >> in union city, david louie, abc7 news. san jose, there is another new airline it what it would mean for airport growth, coming up. also, before, and after, a look at just how low the water is at lake folsom, next. fancy dresses, expensive shoes, about to be packed and shipped off to the girls at middleton high school. that story, coming up. >> a recliner stops working. i'm michael finney.

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involved in human trafficking. >> we're going to identify you, be arrested and prosecute them. >> in the bay area, six under aged victims were recovered. >> 53 johns were arrested. >> more than any previous year as the fbi is able to prosecute johns. >> the youngest trafficking victim was 12 years old. we met this 13-year-old so scared she began piper vent lating. this 15-year-old began asking if she can call her mother. just like past years, the stings took place on international boulevard in oakland, and where

decoys met johns and prostitutes. at rests took place in motels like this one. fbi waited to show up at appointed times. they were arrested. as were pimps. this year, it took place in 135 cities. >> the defense train attack hero is out of the hospital. airman spencer stone posed for this photograph with his care givers before his release today. stone was stabbed protecting a friend from a fight a week ago today. >> it is not a pretty picture, officials say the water level dropped to the lowest point in 20

that is 17% of capacity. >> the lake got to comparable levels we're seeing now in both 1991 and 1992. >> there is drinking water to hundreds of thousands of residents and the american river releases from the reservoir are critical in maintaining the delicate ecosystem downstream. a night to remember is what a bay area woman is hoping to give the girls of middleton. abc7 news is live in san ramone with the story. hi, laura. >> hi. check out this stuff. this is a small sampling of the dresses, shoes, and makeup. but trying to create some good

memories for the kids through so much. these dresses are going to a good cause. to middletown high school. >> said i want to have a home coming. yes, it's postponed. >> middleton high school survived mostly intact. many students lost homes and belongings, including dresses they plan to wear to the home coming dance. >> there are dresses with tags on them. >> this

shoes, purses and makeup. donated by the community. >> it will be cool to help out the girms. >> we want to make sure the fire is not in their minds but the fact is that a lot of people rallied around them. >> one night to push aside thoughts of all lost. >> that is wonderful. >> it is. >> turning to weather now, and cooler today. >> yes. yes. cloudier, coollier. >> coollier. >> and sprinkles. >> yes. >> and let's hope. >> yes. there you go. >> i like that. you heard from that lexicon.

again, moving off shore now here is the view. from mount tam, 65 74 in morgan hill. here is the view of the western sky. and there are mid to upper 70s and a live view looking south, you can see a little bit of clear skies down south of the clouds. these spotty sprinkles are continuing. there is a slight chance of showers saturday morning. there are wide ranges of stormy weather, flash floods and funnel clouds today. from the bay area sprinkles our

next potential rain maker is this weak frontal system moving through on saturday. here is our forecast for this evening starting at 7:00. increasing clouds, scattered areas of moisture that could produce scattered sprinkles, today, lingering clouds. and this spotty sprinkles mainly in the north bay saturday morning and then, we'll dry out after that. overnight, clear skies and wet spot or two. low temperatures around or just above 60 degrees. tomorrow, some lingering clouds. and mid and upper 70s around the bay. low to mid-80s and here is the accu-weather forecast.

cooling continues and sunday, a drier pattern, sunnier as well. next week, warmer with highs mid-80s inland. no more 90s are likely. >> thank you. >> sure. >> could your smart phone or tablet be keeping you up at night? it may be the blue light beaming out of it. >> there is a cell, so what he does is captures and makes your body activate it. >> and that is tonight at 11:00. >> next, taking down a drone. the way to shoot down an a

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visitors today stepped into a mobile simulator to experience what an 8.0 quake will feel like. with more and more drones taking to the skies there is a way to take down one over your property. check this out. this radio wave rifle called drone to thunder can take down a

drone by blasting it with radio waves. in september, the governor vetoed a bill that would have made it he illegal to operate a drone without owner's consent. and this is another way to try to protect your air space. >> every airport is going to have one soon. >> maybe. >> coming up, getting involved to stop bullying. what the harlem globetrotters are doing tonight. and if you looked up, you probably noticed antiporn bill boards around the area. the man behind them, coming up. will he run? one of california's senators is urging joe biden to do tonight for the good of the part

you may have noticed bill boards with a message that reads porn kills love, fight for love.

the campaign was launched here by an out of state group. >> tonight, abc7 news has the story behind that campaign. >> porn kills love. fight for love. >> giant letters. >> what the heck? >> stop something in their tracks. >> porn kills love. i don't think it kills love. i think, you know, people do crazy things. you know? they want to have porn. i don't think it kills love. you know? love is real. >> 100 of these bill boards are in the bay area, the man behind them is in salt lake city. the crisis has reached its peak. a young boy just picked up, his first date, you know was asked what he was doing he said isn't that what they want? like? >> reporter: he co-founded fight

the new drug and it's not a religious group, though he does happen to be mormon. the organization argues it affects the way young men develop. >> one study indicated there are 88% of the online materials was found to be violent and aggressive toward women. now who is consuming this material? >> reporter: antiporn rhetoric is hardly new but this is for the modern era. 60,000 followers on instagram and check out the porn kills love shirt on cary cruz. brooks forester also donned the shirt but the bay area adult entertainment industry says porn doesn't kill love. >> shame kills love. shame kills sex. >> employees at kinks.com noticed the signs.

>> if you look at the science done at ucla, what you find is that people who watch porn are more likely to be feminists and to be responsive in bed. >> reporter: depending on how this launch goes they want these bill boards around the country. they say you can expect to see one heres in early november. will joe run? barbara boxer is weighing in tonight. and there is a quote, i just don't think there is rationale for his campaign. biden's younger brother says the vice president is having a dialogue between his head and heart. tonight a person close to biden's deliberations tells abc news biden is moving in the direction of a decision. >> business is booming at minetta san jose international airport. flyers there could soon enjoy

another exciting journey. a nonstop flight to china in june, and british airways says it would begin flying between san jose and london next year. and tonight, news from germany's lufthansa, now, nonstop service to frankfurt taking place soon. >> reporter: europe's largest airline will be setting up shop, but why silicon valley? why now? >> our flights are doing well. >> reporter: in april, the carrier will operate from san jose to frankfurt, germany. local business leaders call it an important gateway into europe. >> being able to compete globally, then, we're more competitive in our business. >> reporter: those who travel to europe for one were happy to

hear the news. >> convenience is a big one. driving from santa cruz to san francisco seems to be a bit of a hassle sometimes. and just driving over 17 teams to be easier. >> reporter: san jose mayor locato expects the flights to bring in tens of millions of dollars. >> these are the benefits that accrue to folks who are often struggling in an economy where housing prices are rising quickly. so this is the benefit we want to create. >> the more passengers out of san jose, the quicker they'll be able to pay down the cost of it's projects completed in 2010. in san jose, abc7 news. october is bullying prevention month. >> it is right. and a lot of us are wearing

purple today because of it. we have more on that. harlem globetrotters are teeming up to deliver a message of compassion towards others. >> she's one of the ambassadors of goodwill. she came to deliver the message of bullying prevention. it's as simple as a, b, >> it takes brary, but still just to talk to them but it's

all right. you have a person here for you. >> and one thing you can do is not join in. >> compassion is caring but it's caring with enough care to act. not to stand back and look, but stand up. >> students are constantly reminded of those three words. action, bravery, and >> well, not everyone can handle the ball like the pros. >> if someone is bullying because you're different, don't change yourself. >> and take a look at this.

this photo is taken in our abc7 studios. today is a day of action called spirit day. show us how you're taking a stand against bullying. post your photo was #abc7now. >> the future is now here in the bay area. at least some of the inventors have anything to say about it. one event designed to show off the latest sizzling inventions. and abc7 is honoring hispanic heritage month, recognizing the very first recipient of an foundation scholarship. graduated and went on to become a computer science major. now working in san francisco. we have more details on

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future is now if you judge by gadgets on display ted. >> the two day event called launch, developers bring devices into the marketplace. abc7 news has a look at what

they're cooking up. >> san francisco loves food, and technology. so it's guaranteed to draw a crowd. >> kind of like a machine. >> they'll sell as kits with, a recipe. >> this may be the best proof now there is no thing as a dumb question. >> they said why can't you push a button and cook today? >> they're using the technology to solve basic problems. >> this battery lasts five years and has wi-fi. >> when the sensor goes off, then, it can alert you. >> want to protect your home from intruders?

it can tell the difference between people and pets and will soon recognize your pets so often, they're with a daily newsage. so flip flick does that for you and works with thermostats. >> the screen is smaller. >> this reads 0% faster. >> you can make it faster if you have color to guide the way. >> from

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one woman is wanting to use her chair. >> this woman bought the latest, greatest recliner with tools that let you adjust the chair in multiple ways. and then, it stopped working and the store won't take it back. joan brown is showing us the ways to adjust her laze boy recliner. >> it was just cool. >> however, one day, she pressed buttons and nothing moved. >> i would press another button, nothing happened. >> joan says it was barely four months old. she called. >> i figured someone would fix it. thank you. didn't happen. >> she says a technician told her what she already knew. >> said oh. it can't working.

i said yeah. >> he returned and installed a new controller wand. the chair still won't recline. >> he said you're going to have to pick up the chair and send it back to chair heaven and fix it. i said i want a new chair. they said they didn't do that. >> joan says she called customer service. lazy boy confirmed they cannot accept the chair. >> we don't return merchandise after three days and supposedly these have a lifetime warranty. >> joan contacted 7 on your side. we contacted lazy boy. the company offered her a new controller. >> i said no. no. no. i want a new chair, not electric. >> lazy boy replaced the chair with one that reclines the old fashioned way and tells us lazy boy is committed to customer satisfaction and doing what is right. unfortunately, in this instance, there was some communication issues that caused the process to take longer than usual.

however to, help rectify this situation, miss brown visited our store, and reselected a new chair. she's shared she's happy with the resolution. >> the staff have to come sit in the chair, and have wine. >> let's get a toast to the folks at lazy boy who got her that new chair. joan may be watching in it right now. both are working and for her, a happy ending. >> are we invited also? >> i know. >> we want to be part of 7 on your side, now. >> this is not news or sports. 7 on your side is invited. right. >> all right. spencer is invited. >> spencer heard wine. >> wine? i'm there. i'm there. i'll bring my own cork screw. we've got showers pushing off shore now, but we'll probably have more developing during overnight hours so we'll have a little damp weather here.

down south, north of bakersfield, we have had heavy rainfall there. mudslides, and funnel clouds. this area north of los angeles county had 2 or 3 inches of rainfall. in the bay area, calm and dry weather and lingering clouds. high temperatures 60s to 70s on the bay. 80s inland. a continued cooling pattern throughout the weekend and warming up next week. i need to shout out to castano elementary school, they invited me to join, by way of skype, discussion of weather today, those kids are really smart. >> oh, good. >> i had a great time. >> thank you, spencer. >> sports is coming up next. you know, a month from new year's but it's started on the pga tour. plus, raiders got the week off but lost a

huge loss to oakland

defense. he's going to be lost for the season. he's going to need surgery and he's 32, though only one season and raiders try to climb into contention in afc west. and there is times changing for both 49ers and ravens. and there is one match up on sunday, tori smith knows both sides of the match. his first season now with 49ers it's been an adjustmentment. smith knows it's going to be owed looking for friends. >> on the other side of that,

trying to cut you down. and you know we have a job to do here. i love my time there. that is still going to be part of me. >> and he got a ring out of it. >> there is a chance to show they have a team to beat. both teams coming in ranked in top 20. and have beaten the bruins seven times. and there is some explosive plays. tonight, too much around what happened before. >> this is to second games that are in the past. they're a great team. you know? ranked high. they do a lot of great things on

offense and defense. this game is special. >> this is the pga tour stops, starting up again. right here in the bay area, at frye's.com open in napa. first stop here, biggest name is rory mcelroy. this is john huh. going, gone for eagle. pretty good. seconds later, just two eagles in the same group. top. that you can have a title here. brendan steele, nine under 63. and a one shot lead over jonathan. and crazy wins talking about

winds so owe strong. and unfortunately, there it goes, it's gone, gone, gone. nobody broke par today in fiji. and abc7 sports brought to you by bank of the rest. >> and we're going to continue to follow news out of southern california. dangerous thunderstorms triggering flash flooding in several communities. cars stuck in the mud. people trapped. and so is this a preview of the el nino winter? still to come. >> here is a look at what is coming up in prime time tonight.

grey's anatomy followed by scandal, and abc7 news at 11:00. >> and then, jimmy kim yil live. >> that is going to do it for us. from all of us here, thanks for joining us. enjoy this sunset outside. we'll see you later. >> have a good night.

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