tocel aring until lt 's asking the fbio investigate her claim. that oversight, that accountability because she's telling the truth. new developments tonight in the supreme court showdown. bay area professor christine blasey ford says she would be prepared to testify at a hearing against supreme court nominee brett kavanaugh sometime next week. good evening, thanks for joining us. i'm larry beil in for dan ashley. >> i'm kristen sze. thanks for joining us. blasey ford's lawyers say there are conditions to the testimony. they want fair terms and ensuring her safety. she's accused kavanaugh of sexual a salting her in high school. he will be at the hearing scheduled for monday. he has denied the allegation and says he remains committed to defending his integrity. >> you may have seen this banner today as it flew over parts of the bay area, including palo alto where a blasey ford lives. it reads, thank you, christine,

we have your back.itas econoes l women's advocacy organization. >> the first to learn of the accusations was congresswoman anna eshoo. she sat down with reporter david louie today. >> joining us live from palo alto. >> david? >> larry and kristen, the date was july 20th, a friday. congresswoman recalls when blasea ford arrived with no notes or anything. only recollections which are now leading to a possible hearing next week in the senate. he said/she said hearing. >> there were many things that she recalled very clearly. there were other things that she wasn't sure of. >> it was an hour and a half meeting at this conference table at congresswoman's district office. they had never met before. details came out about something that happen between blasey ford

and supreme court nominee brett kavanaugh during high school. details expected to emerge monday@the senate judiciary committee sdmie committee. >> there would be a cloud that hangs over the supreme court. i think the american people deserve to have this aired because long-term that confidence in our institutions in a democracy are absolutely essential. >> in that long meeting, the veteran 25-year member of congress-sized her up as courageous and giving up her anonymity. >> she has exhibited extraordinary courage to come forward. she did not want this. she's not seeking -- she never was seeking the limelight. she doesn't with a political bone in her body. >> she believes an fbi investigation is needed to flush out evidence and to hear witness testimony to make the judiciary committee maerg fair. there is much at stake for dr. blasey ford and others willing

to point the finger. >> so many have been damaged. if this is not a fair process, it's going to diminish overall our democracy as well. >> sky 7 was overhead as 60 women were over -- a plane was overhead with the banner saying thank you, christine. friends, neighbors, fellow school moms and strangers continue to show support. >> this is women saying we've had enough of this culture. we went trough anita hill 20 years ago. yet, here we are today. >> as the first person to learn of the accusations, congresswoman eshoo was left with a strong impression. >> i told her, i believe you. i believe you. >> reporter: we'll have much more from our lengthy interview with the congresswoman on abc 7 news at 6:00. larry, kristen? >> david, do the supporters of dr. blasey ford think she's aware of the level of support she's getting from friends and neighbors in palo alto? >> reporter: well, as you know, the blasey fords left their home here in palo alto.

they're in hiding. the close friends and family members seem to indicate that they are in secret contact with them and that they believe, yes, they are aware of all the support they're getting. >> david, thank you. reporting live in palo alto. >> her family wrote a letter in her support today. the letter reads in part, chris i is not someone who chooses to be in the spotlight. we ask that her recollection be treated seriously and respectfully. if you want to read the entire letter, it's posted on our website, abc7news.com. in other news, the san francisco city attorney says an engineering firm gained the city's permit system andening -- three homes are in question. including one on the 400 block of roosevelt way in ashbury heights. that's where abc 7 news reporter melanie woodrow joins us live. melanie? >> kristen, we're talking about alleged forged documents and permit fraud. the motive was to gain a

competitive advantage. these three san francisco property at 147 marietta drive, 457 roosevelt -- they have one thing in common. according to a lawsuit filed by san francisco city attorney dennis herrera. >> you had a web of permit fraud and deception. at the center of that web is one company. >> that company is engineering firm santos and a route i can't associates. the allegation that they obtained permits for bathroom and kitchen remodels and they were excavated to add new floors and spaces below the existing structure. the spokesperson for the city attorney's office roderick owe santos a former president of the -- used his expertise and understanding to gain the system by saving on costs and increase speed. >> the fraud was perpetrated to get a competitive advantage. >> santos says he's being falsely accused and his job was to provide structural drawings for the projects.

>> we don't hire contractors. we don't manage projects. >> the contractor for 601afeld street agreed to an interview. he's also named in the lawsuit. >> as fast as possible. >> are you saying you started excavating before you had an excavation permit? >> that is correct. that is correct. >> that's illegal. >> i know. sometimes we go through a red light. that's illegal, too. you deal with it. >> dig first and ask for permission later doesn't cut it in san francisco. >> the city attorney's office says the excavations put people in adjacent homes at marietta drive and roosevelt street in danger. >> if there was any damage caused by an excavation, we will make sure that they are made whole. >> neighbors at those add jace en homes weren't around today or didn't want to speak on camera. the penalties that the city is seeking across those three properties could total in the millions. live in san francisco, melanie

woodrow, abc 7 news. let's turn to the weather now. red flag warning just expired. winds and dry conditions in sonoma county had residents there on edge. abc 7 news reporter wayne freedman live in unincorporated santa rosa with more on the story. wayne? >> reporter: good afternoon, larry. it's still warm and dry here. behind me, the red flag is still on the pole. red flag warnings originate from the national weather service. here in sonoma county, they lost 6,000 homes last year, people take them seriously. up it goes. a red flag warning. not on radio, television or internet, but on a pole. symbolic? perhaps. but we know the meaning. >> winds in the upper terrain, we've got low humidities, temperatures on the increase. >> a sonoma county red flag warning actually looks like this. bright sun, dry brush, a building breeze and blackened stumps that serve as bleak

reminders. hence the fire service today on active patrols. locals with more than their share of fire experiences. feeling a bit edgy. >> how long would it to get out of here in a hurry? >> probably 15 minutes. >> sharon avoided disaster last year just barely. she lives one mile downwind from the park. this morning, sharon posted on social media that people need to take red flag warnings seriously and be ready. >> of course. because people are not thinking. >> as for sharon, she is packed and ready to go. >> all the photos albums. >> the pets are ready, too. that's berto. here's rosie. experience is the best of teachers in california. sharon is living the new normal. >> you constantly, i think, are aware that if you have to leave in five minutes and you leave, you leave. >> you didn't grow up with that? >> oh, god no. earthquakes, yes.

but not fires. >> reporter: lest you think that she's a chronic worrier. no. she's a pragmatist. she will never be caught unaware again. live in sonoma county, wayne freedman, abc 7 news. good rule to live by. wayne, thank you. the red flag warning may be over but the temperatures there are still high. >> that's right. summer lived up to its name. i'll let you know how long the warmth will stick around. coming up. also, hundreds of chickens have crossed the road in vacaville. now what? growing pains and the growing need for an animal sanctuary. plus -- >> there are amazing pieces in here. the fabrics and the fit. >> i'll have this story for you. a fashion exhibit with a twist. how this one challenges conventional perceptions. buying a better toaster.

the facility known for caring for abused chickens and other animals has shut its doors and now looking for a new location in the bay area. there's only one problem. money. abc 7 news anchor eric thomas reports from vacaville. >> the only sound here is silence. the only occupants, the ground squirrels who have taken over the suddenly empty acreage. >> i've only ever seen this place just full of life. so it's -- yeah.

it's sad. >> the original rescue ranch run by the animal place organization covered 60 acres nestled into cattle ranches in rural vacaville inaccessible to the public. in the past, thousands of chickens rescued from inhumane conditions on egg farms across the state would be brought here. thousands at a time. >> you open these crates and they just come flooding out and immediately start bathing and spreading their wings and just being chickens. >> unfortunately, their success was their downfall. zoning regulations forbid more than 100 animals at a time out here. the remaining animals were sent to a larger location near grass valley. but they still want a second facility to carry out their mission. >> socialize them, rehabilitate them and adopt them to loving homes. >> they're looking for a new location closer to the bay area. one is close to petaluma allowing them to care for more

animals and allow them to have visitors. >> we depend on the public support. we need the support of our community more than ever. >> in vacaville, eric thomas, abc 7 news. diners at california restaurants will soon have to ask for a straw if they want one. that will be the law. governor brown signed the law banning restaurants, not fast food joints from handing out plastic straws. california is the first state with a ban. the goal is to cut down on ocean pollution. san francisco has passed a similar ban. abc 7 news was at the 16th street mission b.a.r.t. station today. a project designed to keep the station cleaner is now complete. the floor was resurfaced with a material that repelled liquids rather than absorbs them and makes it easier to clean up. for almost a year that knnotoris

dirty station has been the focus of b.a.r.t. officials. toaster ovens. which ones are best? >> let's get to toaster expert. >> well, unlike a lot of the other conveniences we have in the kitchen, this one you actually need. >> right. >> everybody has a toaster. likely a necessity in your kitchen too. what should you look for. some definitely popped to the top. >> oh. >> no matter how you slice it, the toaster is a must have appliance for most kitchens. that's why consumer reports tests dozens of models every year. >> each toaster to a medium setting and we see how well it toasts a single slice and a full batch. >> this industry standard chart, that is a thing they use, helps testers categorize how well each toaster performs. the best toasters match this evenly bround toast in the toast

color chart. >> we're looking for a good color range with each toaster. so that everyone will be happy with their toast. >> consumer reports also assesses how long each toaster takes to deliver the goods. the faster the better. >> you want a toaster that's easy to use and clean. you don't want any cracks or crevices and you want to pull out the crumb tray easily. >> testers even looked at a toaster with a gluten fee red setting. >> it's denser than regular bread and you may not get the same results on the same setting. >> the $30 bell la delivered and performed excellent on the standard setting with regular bread too. toasting for a crowd. consider this four-slice toaster. the $100 brief i will bit moore. it has side slots and hit the bit more button and it will toast a little longer. >> all of the toasters did just

fine. pre kut packaged bagel. look for a wider slot for bigger bagels. that makes sense. some have a setting that toasts a bagel on one side. this browns the cut side and keeps the other side softer. >> the bit more, whoever thought of that should get a raise. >> brilliant. >> little plus. >> i agree. we're all taking mental notes. hi there everyone. let's take a look at the highs so far. it has been a pretty warm to even hot afternoon. 94 in concord. so far, 92 live look at san francisco. 83 degrees. you're supposed to be in the low 70s. that's exactly where you got to in half moon bay. 89 in redwood city and 91 degrees in san jose. so compared to 24 hours ago, it's noticeably warmer this

afternoon. san francisco up 15. hayward up 12 degrees. and san jose up 11 degrees. here's a look at the temperature trend as we head into tomorrow. hour by hour we go. antioch starting out at 8:00 a.m. in the low 60s. rapidly warming. by afternoon, 94 degrees. yes, it's going to be another hot one to end the workweek and head into the weekend. here's a look at live doppler 7 right now. the fog is trying to make its way toward point reyes. i don't think it will quite make it. relative humidity values, even though the red flag warning expired at 5:00 p.m., still pretty dry out there. i would be vigilant if i were you. 10% humidity in livermore. 19%, 14% in novato. live look from the sutro tower camera. look at this view of san francisco. it's beautiful. 74 in san francisco. 78 in oakland. 80s from mountain view to san jose. hot in morgan hill at 94 degrees. another live picture from the south beach camera as you look at blue skies over the bay.

mid-80s from santa rosa to napa. this is really a good place to go to escape the heat from our santa cruz camera. some people are enjoying the beach there. warm to hot again tomorrow. a brief cooldown this weekend. autumn starts at 6:54 p.m. on saturday. clear skies first thing in the morning. low 50s to the low 60s to start off your day. for the afternoon, here is how hot it's going to get in the south bay. 93 in gilroy. 90 in morgan hill. 88 degrees san jose. 85 sunnyvale. you can download the accuweather app and track the temperatures to help you plan your friday. 70 degrees in pacifica. yes, it is going to be unseasonably warm again. 76 in downtown san francisco. 68 in daly city. north bay temperatures, 60s near the beaches. in the 90s near ukiah, cloverdale and lakeport. 82 san rafael. east bay, you can pretty much go with short sleeves.

77 in oakland. 84 in fremont and castro valley. inland shall it's it will feel like summer. 92 in concord, 94 degrees in antioch. accuweather seven-day forecast. upper 60s to the mid-90s. the heat is holding on. it backs off a bit as fall begins on saturday. temperatures come down a few and then you'll notice it on sunday when the fog returns and the sea breeze strengthens. mid 80s inland. 60s coast. if you don't like the heat, you may not like te way the workweek forecast is shaping up. monday through thursday, we have the heat coming back. those temperatures will rise to the 70s around tuesday and wednesday near the beaches. definitely the warm, dry offshore flow down sloping wind bringing the heat from the inland areas to the coastline. larry and kristen? >> thank you, sandhya. tradition goes out the window with this fashion exhibit. find out how, next. our parent company, disney announced a $500,000 donation to the red cross hurricane florence

relief drive today. this comes as our sister stations in north carolina and elsewhere hosted a phone bank and big donation drive that collected $538,000. overa million combined. if you'd still like to donate, text florence to 90999.

a unique exhibit oechg this weekend at the deyoung museum. >> unique and could reveal a colorful and underappreciated side of the muslim world. we're talking about fashion. >> for millions of women in the muslim world, fashion is a passionate blend of what's seen and unseen. at a new exhibit at the deyoung museum, visitors experience a unique weaving of faith, extravagant beauty. she helped lay out the exhibit. >> they're under the guise of muslim fashion. i think that's beautiful. >> there are more than 80

ensembles from every kont tent. man incompetent influenced by culture -- influenced by culture. curators say these are startling to western eyes. >> there is i think in popular culture a thread that they're covered in dark swaths of fabric. i think those are dispelled if you come to the show. >> it's an opportunity for fashion diplomacy. >> i think american people has, sorry to say, islamic phobia. this exhibition, i hope they will be more appreciative. >> perceptions are changing and so are the variations of muslim fashion itself. with a nod to a yupger generation of women with sports and the feel of pop culture. the designer is an internet star in indonesia. she wants western cultures to understand the vibrant evolution of muslim fashion. >> when people say there's app oppression that people are

oppressed, we're trying to say that we're not oppressed. we are still can be, everyone can be anything with our hijab. >> like the fashions themselves, the exhibit reveals hidden beauty in unexpected ways. contemporary muslim fashions opens this weekend and runs until early january at the deyoung museum in fran. check it out. >> interesting. the oakland a's had a field day today. almost time to take pity on the angels and invoke the mercy rule. that story is next. we want to thank michael for this picture from sonoma county. just really pretty. share your pictures with the #abc 7 by living off the grid.

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i'm a.m. i dates. coming up at 6:00, charging a toll coming and going from treasure island. who won't have to pay. fed up with crime, the team's effort under way in one city to protect businesses following a rash of robberies. 7 on your side's michael finney goes to war over an outrageous warranty. a local woman paid a hefty price for protection, but didn't get it. all that plus much more in a half an hour on abc 7 news at 6:00. kristen, larry. thanks. you're a huge baseball fan. you'll enjoy this. >> yes, i will. >> showing up the raiders kind of in the last 24 hours.

they've outscored them in the season so far, two games. >> exhibition. oakland launches a couple out of there. the angels catcher francisco pitching here. >> the score you see there is correct. 21 runs for the a's. >> that's like a little league game score sometimes. it's a football score. yes, combined with ten runs, 31 runs in two games, the raiders scored 32 points. >> got lopsided this afternoon, that the angels put in their catcher to pitch and he gave a home run, home run, bomb after bomb. 21 runs is more than the giants have scored in their last seven tsme tur ned into bp didn't it? >> i do feel a little bad for them. look at the standings. the a's have 92 wins heading towards a wildcard game against the yankees. the only question is who will host it. >> okay. >> most likely it's going to be in the bronx. because eak,es the a's

trail the yankees by two games. the yankees are playing against the red sox. could eam g with nine games left to do. >> we do okay on the road. we're not afraid. world news tonight is next w

tonight, several breaking stories as we come on the air. it now appears the american people will hear from brett kavanaugh's accuser. she's now asking for certain conditions, including her safety. when could this all happen? we're live on the hill tonight with what we've now learned. the deadly workplace rampage today. a female worker opening fire, first outside, then inside. several dead. the massive police response. breaking late today, sources telling abc news the president's former fixer and personal attorney, michael cohen, has now sat down for hours of interviews with special counsel robert mueller's team. what cohen was asked about. what george stephanopoulos and our team have now learned.

the major security scare at an american airport. the man with a commercial license, jumping a fence, able to board a plane.