>> the fourth and final witness was 25-year-old nicholas bouchard who said he co-signed the lease in 2013 with the defendant. he said within a few weeks he realized that he had wanted to bring the building up to code. he said almena did not. he was a very strong witness for the prosecution. >> it was another emotional day in court. leah was on the stand most of the day. she was a ghost ship resident who went by the nail of swan. she described it as a stone hit saying the building was not intended for humans. as for power, she said the electricity was off the week before. she called it a living breathing hive of dream shelf broke down sobbing uncontrollably.

>> i don't know why the prosecution has to ask her about people who are deceased. it is irrelevant and difficult to see her weeping in court. >> that he didn't promote the party. >> victims families shook their heads in court in frustration as they listened to the testimony. calling it heart breaking. this preliminary hearing will determine if they should go to trial on 36 counts of involuntary manslaughter and bear criminal responsibility for the ghost ship fire. the witness testified that people didn't pay rent but financially contributed to the collective. he said police were welcomed into the warehouse to counsel them. one man died and a woman remains in the hospital after

they suffered carbon monoxide poisoning. firefighters evacuated a two-unit building. the detector went off in both units. one of four upstairs residents called 911. firefighters found two unconscious people after they broke sue the lower unit. >> they called because the had detector was going off. they saved a life today. >> we just got it installed in october. we're really thanking the universe. >> pg&e believes it was a leak from the furnls or the water heater. >> we're told this is smoke from the wildfires burning in southern california.

>> while the view looks stunning, this post sunset shot is coming at a price. it is the smoke from the wide fires. pollution from wood burning in the bay area and the haze that's adding that color. i want to slow you where the smoke is traveling. you can see the area right here. it is definitely showing you where the smoke is going. it is pushing off the coast, generally speaking. but there's another explanation as well. warnings have been extended until sunday night. over 7 million people impacted by the extreme fire danger teflt lower levels we're seeing a southeast wind, bringing the smoke into our skies today. currently the winds gusting still in southern california. 36 in ventura. 35 in had santa clarita. as we take a look at what's ahead. gusty winds will continue going into friday night and even beyond that. unfortunately, explosive fire

situation in southern california, not going to get better any time soon. >> thank you. >> the situation continues to get worse. in fact, on the front lines in southern california,two new dangrous wildfires have erupted in the last few hours. the lilac fire has moved into several neighborhoods in san diego county. it has destroyed at least 20 homes and firefighters fear more houses will be lost. it started at 11:30 this morning in bonsall. it has burned 2500 acres. it is growing rapidly and you can see the traffic is impacted. two people have suffered burns and thousands of others face evacuation orders. about 15 miles north of that in riverside county, firefighters are taking to the air to attack the fire burning in murrieta. it broke out a few hours ago and is spreading very quickly. at least one house has been destroyed. we'll have a live report in a

few minutes on this. there are now six major fires burning across southern california. the fires are from ventura county all the way south into san diego county. the biggest is the thomas fire, burning in ventura county. it has jumped over a major highway and it has triggered widespread evacuations. the thomas fire has burned 150 square miles. that's roughly an area three times the size of san francisco. shifting gears. it is dead week at berkeley. already a time when people are preparing for exams. but they're worried about their friends, their families and their homes. >> it is really scary. >> but flames have come too close to her house. they had to evacuate tuesday.

>> it's crazy. i've been seeing the images on facebook. >> from los angeles, shefs shocked to see flames along the 405. she is a student and an emt and helped out during the north bay fires. >> i to the a first hand view on how people are affected by the fires when they lose their homes. and the type of emotional burden that brings to the families. >> jack peterson grew up in ventura. >> right now, my neighbors, family, friends' homes are devastated. >> many homes completely wiped out. jack's house is still standing. he plans to spend his winter break helping family recover. >> i was there at thanksgiving. and now it's a completely different place. i feel empowered to be there. i feel a little helples.

>> the vice chancellor sent a list of resources like mental health and financial support. in a message, he said, please he know that your safety and well being are our top priorities. if you have been impacted, consider flexibility. negotiators from the city of oakland and two city employee unions are back at the bargaining table. they resumed contract talks shortly after mayor libby schaaf announce ad new offer to present. >> as a city we're committed to being at that table and trying to work out a deal that is responsible to our workers who we value very much. but also responsible to our residents. the mayor would not say what is in the offer but did say, it appears striking workers will appear off the job for a fourth day. the strike involves more than 3,000 city workers whose

contract with the city expired in july. the two pit bulls are accused of injuring a san francisco woman and killing her dog are in custody. police are still looking for their owner. police say the peninsula humane society took dogs into custody following a separate complaint filed the same day at last month's attack in the crocker amazon neighborhood. there will be a hearing to determine what will happen to the animals. the former general manager of the ranch club in ant i don't know will serve time in jail. kevin fitzgerald pled guilty to grand theft and insurance fraud. it closed because of financial troubles. they had gotten an $800,000 loan. prosecutors say he embezzled some of the money. a stage hand is arrested for groping young girls during the dance show. >> in san francisco, neighbors

are worried about more tourists. >> i would say it is one of the things to see in san francisco. a deadline for covered california is coming up so i have experts in the 7 on your side office. give us a call.

parents and teachers are shocked after finding out someone who workedle productions was arrested on groping. >> he was a familiar face to people in morgan hill. he worked backstage at a performance of the nutcracker last friday, police say he crossed the line with two young

girls. >> the victims say he was tufg them. >> police alerted parents and a production manager told him he must leave. but then they said he was back with the girls again. he was arrested for annoying or molesting a child under 18. >> the behavior that we talked about of him leaving and coming back, it tells me it was an intentional act. if that was the case, i would not be surprised if there are more victims out there. >> police say he worked four for other dance companies. the production director doesn't believe he would have been near her performers because there are many parents backstage and private changing areas. >> we were talking about what are further measures we can take to ensure that kids are safe. some the dance schools we spoke to say it requires them to hire a backstage production person at the high school for safety.

they say the district recommended cole as an outside contractor. she was he was employed in the district as a substitute for 13 months during 2015 to 2016. he has not been employed by the district since june 2016. the district is conducting an internal investigation. we want to take you back now to the crisis in southern california. the wildfires burning. >> you can see the ferocious flames in ventura county racing up the hillside. about 15 miles north of riverside county, they are attacking the flames in murrieta. >> reporter: a total of six major wildfires burning in southern california. the latest to break out today, two fires.

one in san diego county and then the other one here in riverside county. this is known as the liberty fire. it has burned over 300 acres. if there is any request news on the ground, it is that the weather conditions are improving. and look there. we saw a lot of flames. now, just the flashing lights of fire trucks. all of this thanks to hard work from the skies. >> a massive response today with fire retardant trying to protect as many homes as they can. as impressive as the scene is, it is heart breaking. some residents not watching the planes but instead, something else. >> my house on fire. >> my house is on fire. >> a lot of propane tanks blowing up so you know people's homes are going. super sad. >> reporter: the winds were strong, yes, but fortunately

weak enough so the aircraft could be out here. >> the wind is probably between 20 and 30 miles an hour. we can still fly the aircraft which is pretty good for us. that's our main force. >> reporter: meantime, neighbors console those who feel they've lost almost everything. >> it's okay. it's okay. >> what do i do now? what do i do? >> and some good news here on the ground west spoke with that woman about half an hour ago and guess what? she now no longer thinks her home is destroyed telephone very worst, just some minor damage in the back. unfortunately, one home was destroyed out here. again, the liberty fire, 300 plus acres. no word on containment. live in murrieta, abc7 news. >> at least that one woman's home, you spoke with, it's okay.

>> it's a fairly full house at the planning commission. >> some neighbors are fuming tom make it more famous. >> kit really draw a crowd. neighbors shared this video of throngs of people outside the area. >> i remember when i was a child. ♪ >> it's the place where the tanner family lived on "full house." and now the reboot. some think it is the painted lady. neighbors like andrea wish it was. >> we love the full house idea, the movie, we watched it. but i think it has become a little too much. >> surveillance video captured the passing car which stopped to double park. >> double parking, loitering,

littering. >> neighbors are taking their complaints to the planning commission. interior renovations happening at the home have some believe the house you see on tv is being re-created. >> he bought the house earlier this year and he said he may have announced the plans. >> i may have alluded to it initially. the set is not being we're taking the very small sxrooms creating a nice open floor plan. >> he said he may rent out the home but not for filming or public tours. as for the loyal fans who keep showing up, he's paid for the no double parking signs and hope people can be quiet and

respectful. >> we are closing in on the deadline for health insurance through the affordable care act. if you want coverage, the deadline is michael finney answering questions. >> this is fifth year we helped people. it can be somewhat complicated or feel somewhat complicated. it isn't you about we have people here to answer your questions. the number is on the screen. 415-954-7621. or you can go to the abc7 news facebook page and ask a question there. >> joining me here, a certified agent for covered california. i know, i have a couple questions here.

i keep hearing my job situation is unstable. do i sign up? >> absolutely. we can advise you how to estimate your annual income some of the clients are very inconsistent. >> he it's the economy. >> during the year we can modify income. >> if things change during the year, your income goes up or you don't like your insurance, can you change it? >> income, we can change it. but once you select a plan, you'll stick with it for the year. and if there is income substantially changed, lower or higher, that will be reflected as well. so not to worry about it. the major thing is to sign up before the deadline.

he's making the point, he's bilingual. we can take just about any we're going to weather. >> hi there. did it feel more like spring to you? it was definitely warmer than average by a good 4 to 11 degrees sfoofl, the high at half moon bay. 70 in napa. pretty warm in gilroy. 70 degrees hflt some 70s around clover dale, lake port. 60s along the coast. >> we're going to see more of the sail. let's talk about the weekend. hazy sunshine for saturday with the smoke. the temperatures in the mid to upper 60s and then he sunday,

similar readings to saturday. you're seeing the high clouds streaming in. we're going to continue to see these clouds. and as a result, it will keep us insulat insulated. wondering where the storm track is? well to the north of us, up into canada. we are going to see the rain diverted, at least for the next two weeks, unfortunately. it will be dry out west. all the stormy weather back east. you can see the smoke drifting in from southern california. here's a look at the temperatures. 62 in san francisco. cooling down in mountain view. 61 in san jose. a live look from our east bay

hills. and a little sliver of the post sunset sky. 57 in santa rosa. and this is a good shot. right now we're looking at chilly conditions overnight bundle as cold as it has been. dry sunny days into next week and daytime temperatures will remain above average. jackets will be needed. we'll continue to see the high clouds tomorrow night. most of you will be in a spot that's insulated, or protected from the wind. that will drop to the mid 30s. temperatures in the low 60s to the low 70s. and a look at the seven-day forecast, you will see we're looking at slightly cooler weather.

a mild pattern for sunday. monday, tuesday, it will be warm by december standards. still no rain in sight but we are in a weak la nina. and oftentimes, at least in the last two decades or so, i've seen with a weak la nina, the dry spells last for a couple weeks and then things really turn around. you can check out the temperatures any time you want. early in the morning, 76 years ago, an attack that propelled us into world war ii. how the bay area is remembering the tragedy. and then come along as we check out the toys topping google's shopping list. and we my day starts well before i'm even in the kitchen. i need my blood sugar to stay in control. so i asked about tresiba®. ♪ tresiba® ready ♪

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today is pearl harbor national remembrance day and first lady melania trump tweeted out a thank you but she got the date wrong. it showed it as happening if november, 1941, instead of december. the tweet was corrected soon after but not before a lot of followers he responded with angry comments. >> the attack on pearl harbor also remembered today in alameda. pearl harbor survivors are now in their 90s. >> he was in long beach doing his hole work when he heard about the attack. he and his buddies tried to enlist the next day. he was american but he was turned away because of his surname. >> you're an enemy alien so get out. so my classmates said, the navy won't take you. so we all left and went back to

school. that was december 8. >> he was in an internment camp for a short time before volunteering for the earl. he has four purple hearts, a true american hero, as well as a huge warriors fan. democrats announce that had tony atkins will replace next month. if approved, atkins would become the first woman and the first lesbian to hold the post. she served as speaker from 2014 to 2016. she said she is humbled by the decision. it has become a thing. pregnancy ann

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berkeley. >> it was in columbus, ohio. >> reaction to this testy exchange between attorney general jeff sessions and a cal law student. some say it is a promising sign for the future. >> racial profiling and religious profiling are wrong. >> and sure a dark chapter from world war ii does not repeat itself. >> finally, finding fun ways to reveal the gender of your child has practically become a competition sport. >> pink exhaust. a man used his turbo charged car to share the news that they are having a girl. >> all that pink exhaust thrilled the friends and family watching and it has gotten almost 500,000 views on facebook. >> try to top that.

a look now at michael finney tonight, a special west coast edition of "world news tonight" with the breaking news, the latest on the wildfires here in southern california. multiple wildfires burning out of control at this hour. a new fire breaking out just today. hundreds of thousands forced to evacuate. drivers escaping. the major highway closed because of the flames. tonight, we fly you right over the fires, and what the ventura county fire chief told me just moments ago. also tonight, stepping down. senator al franken resigning amid allegations of sexual misconduct, but not going without some blistering words. what he calls ironic. president trump and senate candidate roy moore facing their own serious accusations, but with support from the republican party. the deadly school shooting tonight. the high school students killed. classmates hiding in the corners of the classroom. what police tonight are