spencer, it's heading our way. >> it is. light showers and a sprinkle here in san francisco. we've seen light sprinkles reaching from southern marin county into san francisco and it's pushing eastward, it appears rain may be on the way behind this wave of sprinkles. we have a beach hazard statement to tell you about in effect from late tonight through thursday evening to the north bay coast down to monterey bay. there could be large breakers and as dan mentioned we have higher than normal tides and we'll continue to have those high tides throughout the end of the week this, is a look at the high tides expected at the golden gate there and there are the times of the day. it does bring a possibility of

tidal overflow and pooling. so we'll tell you more about the rain in a few minutes. cloudy skies and sunny expectations for the warriors starting tonight. and laura, the fan frenzy. >> reporter: that is right, dan. lots of excitement here this evening. fans started to line up to get into the arena about two hours ahead of tip off. and they've been allowed to go in already, and get their seats, get settled to see their heros, get their championship rings, and a moment not to be missed. >> it's 40 years. >> reporter: the golden state warriors have given themselves a tough act to follow, by

followers have plenty of faith. >> we have to check our homes, yes, ma'am. i've got to be here. >> section 103. >> reporter: coming off the long-awaited championship season, warriors will try to follow up with another title. something fans are confident they can pull off. >> same team, young nucleus. i don't see why they shouldn't be going into that direction. just do it again. >> what are you expecting? >> another championship. of course, back to back. >> reporter: took 20 years. >> why not another one? >> i'm thinking they'll do it again. i have faith in them. >> what do you think? do we have predictions this year? >> they'll take it. >> reporter: one would expect sales of official gear off the hook these past few months.

>> i had it custom made. >> reporter: but this guy decided to pass on the factory-made stuff for something with more bling. >> this is, done, we're going to do it again, repeat. >> reporter: the end of the season wasn't that long ago, these fans are a huge part of the championship season. and to thank them, and welcome them back to the arena tonight, the team put out blue tee shirts on the seats. you'll see them on tv. they say nba champions. live in oakland, laura anthony, abc7 news. >> fun, thank you very much. fans can be part of the action from the other side of the bay. this fan zone set up this morning along pier 43 in san francisco. complete with a basketball court. charles barkley and shaq are

broadcasting from the venue. fans did like what they saw. >> it makes sense i'm here because they're champions. it's beautiful here by the water. >> warriors dance team stopped fwoi get fans reved up tonight. the venue will be open until 10:00 this evening. now, you can show off your warriors pride. we want to see your fan photos and videos. if you post them on social media, we'll be able to see what you're able to shoot. again, the #is dubs on 7. so is the team ready for the hoopla tonight? larry beil is live now along with mike shumann. what do you think? are they ready to go?

>> they better be ready. you know new orleans is going to be ready. we've been here several hours. around 3:00 this afternoon, the championship banner and rehearsal. i have to tell you, i was getting chills during the rehearsal so it's going to be so emotional tonight. for the warriors. the players and management. and fans that is a little bit of a concern because after you go through all of the celebrations and everybody gets rings then, you get ready to play a game. now, luke walton is going to be the head coach tonight because steve kerr is on a leave of absence, dealing with back issues over the summer. this is luke's big moment. >> reporter: luke is a head coach. >> i feel like the real coach now. yeah. i mean, it's -- it has to be that way.

the players have to look at me as a real coach. very to act as if i'm the real coach. that is the only way to get things done that need to get done in this situation we're in. >> the warriors lost alvin gentry to new orleans. >> it's great chemistry. but they all were. and they're all working together. >> the coach says it's been a huge help. >> i think preseason meant more to me than players you know? there is a great practice. players being in the league and having this time was a way to

knock some of the rust off. >> shu joins me now. there is pressure not to mess up on opening night. >> well, they have five playoff opponents. steve kerr is there, we saw him in the hallway. i think it's going to be tough sleding for the team. so players win games but it's going to be interesting to watch. >> night of celebration, hopefully a game and a win against the pelicans. so we'll talk with the warriors owner on what will be a special night for the fans.

now, you might be one of the people who felt three earthquakes in the san ramone earthquake. all three took place within 15 minutes of each other today. 350 small quakes rattled alamo in 1990. residents of south san francisco will go to the polls to consider raising sales tax from 9% to 9.5%. there is some push back by voters. david louie is live in south san francisco. david? >> just about every city has a to do list and

asked to raise sales tax. tacking on the sales tax will generate about $7 million that will fund street repairs to a possible replacement for police department headquarters. that revenue could allow bonds, however, opponents worry about city managers over the 30 year life of the tax. >> too long. too much. and in five years a new team, new administration. and that we don't know where this money will be spent. >> if appropriated to the right whatever they're going to use it for, and there is accountability, i think it would -- i can trust them. >> he says residents won't be

bearing this alone. >> 50% of the total comes from south san francisco residents. and business to business sales tax will complete >> do you think you should be helping to pay for improvements? >> no. we don't live here. >> the city argues nonresident employees benefit and should help to pay for them. in south san francisco, david louie, abc7 news. >> we have new details on the human skull that was found two weeks ago in the hills around los gatos. sheriff investigators returned to the scene to search for more clues. volunteers also joined the search. the investigation continues. and tonight we're hearing from first responders as they arrived

on the scene of a fatal domestic violence incident in fairfield over the weekend. listen as they describe the situation. >> this is very unusual. >> the 45-year-old man would later die from stab wounds. it was his 10-year-old stepson accused of killing hip, trying to protect his mother. this happened sunday morning near overture lane and duet drive. >> people in this neighborhood recall the arguments between the man and his wife, that is why no one was surprised when police showed up. they were alarmed to find out the 45-year-old had been stabbed by his 10-year-old stepson. >> it's a sad situation. and unfortunately, children

witnessing domestic violence, sounds like he was afraid for his mom's safety at that time. >> reporter: police decided not to detain the 10-year-old. his stepfather had a history of domestic violence. in december, 2013 he was arrested on charges of corporal injury to spouse, then, in october, 2014, for battery against his wife. in both cases, the charges were dropped, citing insufficient evidence. not surprising says tony dumont of safe quest. >> we know interventions and services can help, but the victim also has to be ready and have to be educated and know what resources are available. >> the family violence unit says 20% of the domestic violence cases have a child in the home under the age of 12. >> the whole family suffers. they're all victims. that is one of the reasons most

of our programs are dedicated to prevention and education. >> the family may have been under a lot of pressure. court documents also show that in february, the couple filed for bankruptcy. in fairfield, abc7 news. today, a jury acquitted a former after school program coordinator of sex abuse charges. mia cummings was accused of having a two year long relationship with a student. prosecutors claim it began when the boy was 12 years old. the jury deliberated before finding her not guilty. a lot more still to come here. an oakland youth baseball team made it's way onto the big screen. just ahead, the players life-changing journey and the man that brought it to life on film. rei announced plans to close for black friday but will other retailers follow suit? i'm chris nguyen with the story,

coming up. a woman orders wrist bands to commemorate her late sister. she got a big disappointme

the story of a little league's eye opening journey to cuba will make the big screen tonight. it's a documentary called "ghost town to havana." despite differences, there are remarkable similarities and the experience is life changing.

>> i think it broadened their sense of life possibilities, a lot. it opened the world to them. >> the premier takes place at 7:00 at grand lake theater and tickets are sold out. there is another screening added at 9:30. tickets are still available for that show if you're looking for something to do tonight. many shoppers are praising rei's decision to shut down stores on black friday. some are wondering if it could become contagious, prompting others to do the same thing. chris nguyen is live in san carlos with the story, hi, chris. >> reporter: hi, dan. the national retail federation has not responded. rei hopes to launch a national conversation, encouraging people to spend time outside rather than shopping inside and it's a conversation that many retailers

are paying close attention to. reaction following rei's black friday announcement have been encouraging. >> it's great. they're not going to be part of the craziness. >> the company telling them they'd be paid to take the day after thanksgiving off. >> we thought about what we want to do. we wanted our employees to be in the place they cared about. >> many others won't be able to give it up as easily. and saying big retailers depend on sales that day. >> people want to shop the stores. i don't think it's fair. >> reporter: one competitor says they'll be ready. >> we're on the cusp of an el nino winter. we have skis, snow boards and

gear for outdoors and anybody looking for that stuff we're going to be open and we're going to be here, to take care of them. >> reporter: marketing experts believe they'll gain goodwill from employees and customers. >> everybody is doing black friday. it's going to be a positive for them. >> reporter: the move as black friday sales have been dwindling and national retail federation says fewer people shopped on black friday due to early discounts and moron line shoppi online shopping. >> we have a wet season, a little bit of rain tonight, maybe into the week. we have had sprinkles reported various locations over the last couple hours and here in san francisco, now, as you can see, we've got moisture and

nonetheless there are damp spots. it's important to point that out. here is a live view of the western sky. things seemed quiet now. mountain view, 67 and 68 in san jose. 66 in morgan hill and half moon bay. santa cruz beach, we don't see many beach goers out there now. 67 at napa and santa rosa. and 71, livermore, this is the view from our east bay hills camera over the bay. a few bright spots and a few sprinkles this evening. sunny and mild for halloween. here is the weather developing now. moisture pushing ahead of that frontal system and a weak front passes through during overnight and morning hours. right now, high clouds and

verga, but it's being picked up on our radar image. here is a weak front that pushes through. let's see what we think is going to happen. and we're pretty sure this is what is going to happen. clouds continuing to move through. and an organized area of showers and the front will start to weaken but will produce light rain or showers. we're projecting rainfall totals not so high. some locations receiving no measurable rain and most other locations from san francisco north are just a few hundredths of an inch. tomorrow, low 70s on the peninsula. downtown san francisco, 67 degrees up to the north bay,

mainly low 70s. and low to mid-70s inland. here is the accu-weather forecast. right there. and we're going to have sunny skies on thursday, friday, and saturday. and mid-80s inland. showers and rain sunday and monday. and saturday night, extra hour of sleep or extra hour of fun depending on your pleasure. >> i'll take the sleep. the warriors aren't the only bay area team celebrating a win. celebrating the

abc7 news was at lefty o'doul's as the san francisco seals were recognized as being the oldest soft ball team, all are 75 and older. the team won the regional, national and world soft ball championships and are on the way to a fourth grand slam. >> we play younger guys because there aren't too many older, older teams that play at our

level. if you give them runs it equalizes the game. >> the seals have been playing together since 2001. they started as an over 65-year-old team. >> the next phase of the postal service effort to sell the quake damaged napa post office is underway. a group of real estate investors has now toured the building. the first group in the building in more than a year. the building was constructed in 1933 and placed on the national register of historic places in 1985. they hope to sell it soon. air bnb wants to expand its business, and a violent classroom confrontation and the growing fallout involving a student and school resource officer. you're watch, your watch, your tv. >> then, the new wireless

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several investigations are underway now into the confrontation caught on video between a school resource officer and student in columbia, south carolina. jason carol has the story. >> reporter: south carolina school police officer ben fields seen here, is on administrative leave this morning, after his violent take down of a high school student was caught on camera monday afternoon. you can see the sheriff's deputy tossing a female student to the ground after she refused to get up from her desk. then, throwing her across the classroom floor. >> we don't want to go to rush to judgment but feel the video is very, very disturbing. >> reporter: acoring to police, the student was asked to leave the classroom. she refused, fields was called

in to arrest her for disturbing class. officials say the video is quote, extremely disturbing and banned the deputy from district schools pending an investigation. the sheriff's department, also looking into the matter, says it's still unclear what happened before the camera started to roll. >> we'll have to look at this in it's totality. is this a pattern? >> reporter: the deputy has been working for the district seven years and awarded culture of excellence award in 2014, proving to be what they say was an exceptional role model to the students. deputy fields has been the subject of two lawsuits. in one case, the jury ruled in his favor, the second is ongoing. let's move now to the budget battle on capitol hill. conservative republicans can see

they cannot block a deal now on the table. outgoing speaker john boehner announced a deal he says would avoid a debt crisis and a government shut down. conservatives say it's a betrayal of the miss cali conservative promises made in the last election. the deal includes $80 billion in new spending over two years. >> the agreement isn't perfect but the alternative is an increase without support from troops and entitlement reform. >> the white house is urging its pass yanl. the vote is scheduled for tomorrow in the house. well, from san francisco residents and business owners are angry about the proposed changes to muni bus lines along lombard street. officials say it will improve traffic and safety, residents say the plan is bad for local businesses. ab

abc7 news is on the story. >> reporter: lombard street is filled with businesses. sfmta is proposing changes on lombard street. some are finding out about. >> the proposal is making it safer for people walking. >> reporter: part of the project proposal includes adding transit vaults to pick up passengers without having to go in and out of traffic. four pedestrian boats like this one would be added. the projects would eliminate 47 parking spots. and the stops would be moved to three locations including in front of body rock. >> my concerns are traffic flow, parking, and then, the lack of communication by the sfmta.

>> sfmta says the agency went door to door, and posted flyers. >> and no. and no, no. >> he says a client told him about the project. he's one of several people involved in a campaign opposed to it. >> i look at the plan as being a solution for sfmta but not a global solution. >> we know there are concerns and that is why we're having so many meetings. >> reporter: a town hall meeting is scheduled november 17th. public hearing december 4th, and sfmta will vote on the proposal in january. >> now, moving to money matters. apple announced profits rose 31% backed by booming iphone sales in china. the company sold 48 million iphones but that fell short of estimates. air bnb is testing out selling

package deals including lodging, airport transportation and excursions. now, in san francisco, there is a third option for cellular. jonathan bloom explains. >> reporter: samsung gadgets have one thing in common, they're connected. >> your dab blet to watch, your watch to your tv. >> reporter: samsung connected washing machines and refrigerators. they're sending tiny bursts of data. >> they can be sent in little bits. for those devices, the city of san francisco unveiled a new network. >> can you see this? this is a radio.

>> reporter: san francisco will be home to the first sigfox system. the new network is cheap, but also long range like this soil sensor. it's a low speed connection but very low power. >> what better place to whisper than the library. they put antennas on top of public libraries around the city. >> just because of the way they're designed to be contributed. >> there is a one year lease on the space replacing service for things like smart parking meters. >> moisture sensors. so we know when she shoulding watering and shouldn't be. >> and consumer products are coming. >> stanford is an investor.

>> in san francisco, abc7 news. >> moving on now, one woman's effort to honor her sister's memory turned into a disappointment. wrist bands gone wrong. michael finney gets involved, michael finney gets involved, and proves the power of [majestic music] [majestic music] odysseo by cavalia opens november 19th under the white big top at at&t park. tickets available at cavalia.net.

silicone wrist bands are a popular way to show support for a cause. one woman created wrist bands to memorialize her sister when she died. however it wasn't the fitting tribute she wanted or intended. >> what a hassle. >> the idea is to have a meaningful keep sake. however, she was upset about the quality and didn't want to give them up. the company won't help, she came to me. >> raquel is grieving the loss of her twin sister. >> we talked every day. >> she loved the giants and elvis. >> she was a big fan of the giants, practically a fixture at

at&t park. >> she had to greet the ushers. >> reporter: so, raquel organized a memorial gathering. >> everybody came out in giants gear. >> reporter: she also ordered commemorative wrist bands. >> there was a flashing sign that said 80% off. >> reporter: she found the deal here. for $196 she'd get 250 bands with vicky's name, and date in orange print. but when they came, disappointment. >> the letters weren't filled in all the way. they were flimsy. this is supposed to honor her. >> reporter: she asked the company to redo them. >> the answer was there is nothing wrong, you're stuck. >> reporter: wb promotions said she'd have to pay extra. she disputed the charge on her

card. we found several similar complaints about wb promotions so we contacted the company. wb agreed to a refund but nothing came. we kept asking, and months later the credit appeared on her account. >> i couldn't believe it. >> reporter: wb promotions did not provide a statement for the story. rash rashel -- raquel ordered from another company. >> reporter: she says do your research. and web sites may look good but read reviews and check it out with the bbb. >> thank you

newest television city "wicked city" takes viewers into the dark side of hollywood. with the show that gives some of the actors a chill.

a time of rock and roll, sex, murder. the thriller "wicked city" follows the victims. >> this is a rabbit hole. a crazy story. >> he says he researched real life killers from that era, including ted bundy, who confessed to murdering dozens of women. >> i watched a lot of interviews. you have to fill in the blanks. because i'm in the a serial killer. >> really? are you sure? >> how do you fall in love with someone who is a serial killer. >> what do people say, right? he was the nicest guy. >> then, the wild 80s.

a character in itself. >> it gets under your skin. >> it's a time many of these young actors never experienced in real life. >> it's fun listening to new music. it's new music for me. >> you can watch tonight and every tuesday night at 10:00 right here on abc7. well, traveling at 19,000 miles per hour it will happen in an instant. and nasa hopes to sample what is believed to be a liquid ocean beneath the moon's icy crust. scientists hope it will unveil

valuable information. all just incredible. let's go back and update the weather forecast. spencer christian is back with the rain. spencer? >> that is right. there is wide spread areas of moisture now. and reports of sprinkles and we hope rain will fallover night. statewide, the percentage of normal is pitiful, but across the bay area tomorrow, cloudy skies. afternoon, partial clearing. mid-60s on the coast, mid-70s inland. and next bout of rain is sunday, the day after halloween. >> no trick there. >> no. just treat. >> let's head back to the excitement happening with the

warriors home opener. >> this place is starting to fill up. and we're less than an hour away from warriors and their celebration of last season's championship. and there is a special guest here, the warriors owner, who will join us

welcome, everybody live. championship celebration night. we've got the warriors owner kind enough to spend a few minutes with us. so many players and everybody is beaming. did you have moments where it's like a pinch me? >> of course but i was so busy it didn't sink in a lot. i think recently, it sunk in and today i was home this afternoon and watching and -- i was getting goose bumps watching dang, that happened.

that is good. >> i was getting chills during the rehearsal. i know you're involved in the ring design and preparation. a lot of >> tell me about the process. >> it's pretty simple but it's a beautiful ring and players have had involvement in the design of the ring which is our ring committee did a terrific job. >> during summer time, being recipient of so much sniping. people talking about they got

lucky and we'll see what happens next time. did that >> it irritated the hell out of me. i'm joking a little bit. it did bother me a little bit. we're human, right? we played who was in front of us and won fair and square. and so it wasn't an accident last year in my opinion. >> i thought you're going to say contend for the title. i thought you're going to say when we win. i said well, maybe i'll back off a little bit. >> steve kerr is here. he looked like he was in some

discomfort. what is his status? >> this is unfortunate. he had a leaking of spinal fluid that causes severe headaches. and there is about this. >> i want to touch on business. harrison barns, reportedly negotiations are off. he don't know many 24-year-old guys turning down $64 million. >> a lot of great players and the league is doing well.

so agents are telling the guys there will be more money available. its his choice whether to take it or not. we have every opportunity to keep him. >> he's a restricted free agent. >> right. >> thanks for the time. do you want to make bold proclamation? this is live. >> no. just thank you fans for last year and here we go again. >> thank you. thank you and congratulations. that is a wrap from oracle, everybody. we'll see you tonight with highlights at 9:00 and 11:00. great stuff and thank you very much. join us tonight at scientists are able to beam a tractor beam.

and harvesting el nino rain at 10:00 it's the debut for wicked city. and that is this edition of abc7 news, have a good night. we'll see you at 9:00 and 11:00

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