very poor air quality here in the bay area. here's a nasa satellite image showing the smoke from the camp fire to our north. you can see the result of the continuing smoke buildup. this is how it looks outside over san francisco from sutro tower. let's look at our air quality an index. san francisco measuring on this air quality index the fine particulate matter levels. san francisco at 263, its highest ever hourly report. oakland and livermore all in the purple boxes reporting very unhealthful air quality. unhealthful in san jose, redwood city and santa rosa. our air quality forecast, today is a spare the air day.

through tuesday, an the spare the air alert will be in effect along with an air quality advisory. we expect more air quality across the entire region, tomorrow, sunday, monday and tuesday. modest improvement from today's levels. here's our smoke forecast. the darker colors indicate the highest concentrations of smoke. over the next 24 to 48 hours, lighter colors indicating a little bit of improvement. we'll still have poor air quality but not quite so poor as today. join us on abc news at 4:00 p.m. for a full report and a continuing report on the fires on the smoke, air quality and, of course, our weather forecast. but they're going to go and help mom out. >> it's caught. >> it's caught in multiple places on this whale. so they start cutting it off, portion by portion. they said after they started cutting the netting off, at one point she went 100 feet down but they stuck with her. it took ban hour and a half. >> they aren't scuba diving or

do they have gear? >> they have gear. this is an expedition. >> you have to be careful about the pressure. >> exactly. >> here they are able to cut it off. >> after you see it gracefully get pulled off her tail, they take the net, after mama's freed, and they put it back in the boat. they said this thing weighed a ton. >> i'm so, so, so happy they stuck through this and actually released this whale. you could see even her calf was in distress. >> and you could see the calf swimming off with its mom. >> when the captain and the dive leader spotted it, they said we have to do something. since he's such a conservationist he's like this comes from overfishing and this is something that needs to be paid attention to. these animals need to be able to swim free. what they say is true.turn t

one second, and everything goes haywire. looks like mom, the dog and her kids just rolled up. mom goes over to the garage door. meanwhile, the toddler is over there helping mom. garage door opens. mom puts the toddler down. >> oh, yes. i wanted to do this so many times when i was a kid. >> mom walks back over to the shoulder. turns her back for just a moment. >> no. >> whoo! the little girl goes up, up, up and away. >> oh, good thing her little fingers didn't get caught in anything. but she wasn't really in any danger. i'm finding this more entertaining than anything. >> poor mom, though. >> every parent can list them off. like what are you doing? >> the little girl seems a little bit scared but, yeah, she's fine. mom is like, oh, my goodness! >> let's go to russia. we van escalator. >> brilliant idea. >> a shopping cart.

>> it's about to escalate more. >> nice, bro. >> big brother just gives that shopping cart a nice big push. >> was he not happy when little brother came along. >> yeah, sounds like a good idea. >> he wouldn't know no better. >> witnesses say the little boy went tumbling down. it escalated quickly. >> the big brother casually rides the escalator down. sort of, oh, well. >> he was taken to the hospital where he was treated for an injury to his forehead and they sent him home. the technology of flight has advanced so much throughout the years. our buddy here shot this video in 2016. recently uploaded it from his archives. checking out some of the older models of planes and helicopters at this university in ukraine. the cool part about this, though, they geto these old planes.

>> oh, that's cool. >> oh, wait. is that top left, that's his actualexpected. >> exactly. that's why we're bringing this video to you guys. what we're showing you is what we see as the viewer is perceived beautiful video but these guys don't always have perfect first-person view in their goggles because sometimes the signal gets a little squirrely and that's what was happening here. they are calling it kind of scary flying because the quality of what they are seeing in their goggles, how they fly, is so bad that this was a scary flight. >> and it's distracting. >> that's incredible. i've never really thought about that issue. that's a lot of money or a lot of technology you could potentially smash into something. >> frequently they have a better video feed to their goggles than we see here. they're blaming it on wifi issues they think they're experiencing in ukraine. despite the crummy quality, no crashes.

♪ it's time to give away another ipad mini. >> you ndfriday's buzzword, be at least 18 years of age and a legal resident of the u.s. >> the buzzword coming up. stand by for the ipad mini giveaway. cochlear implants bypass the normal acoustic hearing process and is replaced with electric hearing. this is baby ada. you can see she's got the cochlear implant on the right-hand side. she's about to hear mom and dad for the first time in seven months. >> hi, honey. hi. >> there's always a moment where suddenly you see that dawning realization on the baby's face when they suddenly go, hey. >> hello. >> hi. hi, sweet pea. hi. >> it's kind of like, your mouth thing is making noise things. >> hi.

>> aw. >> hey, mama. >> exactly. >> now when she was about a month old, that's when they realized she was deaf. she was diagnosed with wardenburg syndrome. it man fests itself with deafness but also pigmentation changes in hair, skin and eyes. they do actually have a fund-raiser as well. they are looking to raise about $10,000 because there is all kinds of medical bills that come with situations like this. thanks to the guys at the mayo clinic, they were able to fit this device. that's why we get this moment. a woman standing on the sidewalk minding her own business when -- >> two men come up to her, grab her, take her away. >> no way. >> kidnapping. >> but find out why this traumatic scene isn't exactly what it seems. and one of our favorite youtube families goes sailing. >> oh, they're having a blast.

>> oh, yeah. >> you have to get used to the water. >> see where the wind blows them on this epic adventure. you've tried moisturizer after moisturizer but one blows them all out of the water. hydro boost from neutrogena®. with hyaluronic acid to plump skin cells so it bounces back. neutrogena® so it bounces back. unlike ordinary toothpaste, colgate total fights bacteria on teeth, tongue, cheeks and gums for 12 hours. so you're totally ready for that big moment. colgate total. be totally ready for life. ♪ darling, tell me all the ways, tell me all the ways ♪ ♪ all the ways get gifts in a snap with free two day shipping at target. in our home we make memories.

in our home we are grateful. in this family we know what matters most is made at home. sfx: tsfx: feet shufflingc life can change in an instant. be covered when it does... ...with a health plan through covered california. we offer free expert help choosing the best plan for you. and all of our plans include free preventive care. financial help is available, so check for yourself to see what savings you qualify for. for health insurance starting january 1st, enroll by december 15th. because you never know when life... ...will change. get covered today.

♪ closed captioning provided by -- tion. works while you sleep, as hyaluronic acid locks in moisture. new gold bond overnight lotion. ♪ this is a bus stop. you see people milling around. some getting on the bus. some getting off. this is where having your wits about you helps. that woman is standing there, but not for long. two men grab her and take her away. >> kidnapping. >> in the middle of all those people. >> nobody tries to stop them. but what you believe you're seeing may not necessarily be what's this is a social experiment gone

wrong. a blogger trying to do an experiment where the girl gets carried away. somehow the police found out what was going on. the driver got a $45 fine. the two guys that grab her got 14 days in jail for what they did. they were accused of disorderly conduct. but the guy who organized it, he didn't get in trouble at all. he said that was the second time that day they tried something like that. >> you said social experiment gone wrong. but i actuallyhi really well. you want to know how people would react? there you go. >> some guys wanted something to go a certain way, but that didn't happen. >> they have messed with the perfect person. >> this girl executed some jiujitsu on this guy. she was standing at the front of her house when these guys ride up on a motorcycle and tell her, hey, this is a robbery. she got her phone and threw it in the house and that startled them. she pulled a jiujitsu move and got him in the arm wrench.

>> he must be crying like a baby right now. >> yeah! >> uncle, uncle. >> his buddy drove off but he got in trouble when he got to the police station. they noticed this man had a record. look at the woman he was messing with. she's 22 years old and took this guy down like that. good for her. they're out on a trip to visit all 50 u.s. states. in this video, they've made it to michigan. number 17. >> i'd like to get to all 50 states. >> they had a baby so now it's a family of three coming along on the journey. if you follow them, you know they've recently been traveling in their rv which they say they love. it's an adventure they absolutely fell in love with. today they're going to go sailing in lake michigan. >> for some reason, we always

seek out things that make us uncomfortable. >> i have a feeling this is a video from a little while ago. >> i was about to say, wow, it's warm in much. >> you can deduce this is a video they recently post bud have been working on for a little bit. >> they're having a blast. >> look at them go. they are slinging off that rope. the couple they went with also have a baby. >> i like that they're taking the baby to see all 50 states, even though the baby will not remember it. but there will be awesome pictures and video of this child's childhood. >> now we're not going to see land for a total of ten days. >> on a boat like this. >> if you were to go to hawaii, it might be 20 days. >> 20 days of not seeing anything. >> if they wanted to go to all 50 states, why don't they just sail to hawaii. make that the final one? >> i think they just might. >> not only are you entered in for our international trip giveaway but you get to come and get a ride on it.

>> and they like to engage their followers. so this time they are hiding a treasure. >> so this is really simple. there's a tree to the right of it and the treasure. >> oh, they geo cached it. >> you can see where it is they are digging and they give you the geo coordinates. >> and you want them to live life to the fullest and be kind and love others? >> how nice. >> cuter than oli. he's got some news on his phone. >> what did you get, buddy.ex "" and still to come -- >> i think we have found something. >> a couple comes across an interesting rock. but -- >> all bomes crystal clear when it's cracked open. >> aw. zzor yr don't chance to win an ipad mini is coming up.

more travels... or more touchdowns. get the immune support that gives you more with airborne gummies. they have 50% more vitamin-c than emergen-c... plus our crafted blend of vitamins, minerals and herbs. so here's to more hits. more homers. more family time. more of whatever it is you love. airborne. for everything you were borne to do. in this home, we know a good biscuit when we see one. and pillsbury's new biscuit recipe bakes up crispier with a fluffier inside. new pillsbury grands southern homestyle biscuits are made just for biscuit lovers. crispier outside. fluffier inside. fact: some of your favorite foods stain teeth. unlike ordinary whitening toothpaste, colgate optic white has hydrogen peroxide that goes below the tooth's surface for a smile that's 4 shades visibly whiter! colgate optic white. whitening that works. makeup now optional. new aveeno® maxglow™ infusion drops

with kiwi to lock moisture. and soy to even skin tone. unleash dewy, glowing skin from within. new aveeno® maxglow™. starting at $10.99. endless combinations of pastas, sauces and toppings. included classic alfredo. and new creamy spinach and artichoke sauce hurry in for never ending pasta bowl at olive garden.

hurry in for never ending pasta bowl promotional considerations provided by -- protects teeth from harmful acids, and helps prevent cavities. go beyond brushing with act®. to help your skinotion has look good.gthening proteins sfx - multiple screams told ya... man up!

taking a little drive to pine nob, kentucky. she's really, really into geodes. today they're going to go searching for some. marcus' friend jesse is also there. >> there's a geodes rock in this creek bed. that one over there. >> there's something extra special about that one. >> i think we have found something. >> and then -- >> are you serious? >> oh, my gosh. oh, my gosh. oh, my gosh. >> somebody is excited. >> whoa. >> oh, my gosh. >> that's convenient, too. it's already cracked in half like a coconut. >> there's a reason for that. and they walk over. they got a chance -- >> oh, my gosh. look. >> wait. there's something inside. >> shayley is standing there in anticipation. >> what in the world, what -- >> look at this. >> marcus and his dad went and found this geode, cracked it open. put the ring inside and put it back together again.

>> you know i want to spend the rest of my life with you. will you marry me? >> aw. >> yes! >> will you? >> and look, i just noticed the gazebo is decorated. >> she says yes. but wait. there's more. >> oh, wow. >> yeah, she looks up and her family is there to join them. >> aw. >> she happens to be a reporter for 14 news in evansville, indiana. she's no stranger to great video and congratulations. >> i wondered how you found that rock so quickly. like a little extreme sports down hill mountain biking. looks like it gives you a sense of fun and freedom. look at this dude. he's carving his way down a track. jumps, tail whips, having a great time. it's the kind of thing you can enjoy -- most of the year.

because when there's snow -- >> exactly. the off-season is kicking in. that's when all those fun rides have been taken over by skiers and snowboarders. unless, of course, your name is denuard because he does not care one bit. >> slap a ski on? >> no, doesn't even need to do that. a mountain bike. that's a mountain. it's designed to go off road. it comes with its own dangers. doesn't seem to slow him down. he's probably going to have really, really cold fingers. but he pulls out all his favorite tricks. it's just him showing it might be the off season, but he is 100% on. ♪ it's time to give away another ipad mini. to enter, you'll need the buzz word, be 18 years of age and a legal resident of the u.s. >> read to rightthisminute.com. click on win ipad. >> enter the buzz word to

facebook, twitter or both. >> friday's buzzword is -- season. >> click on the win ipad button and enter the buzzword, season. it's the latest social media trend that's a slice of internet gold. >> this is it. >> dog cheesing. >> now meet the dude who tossed the first piece and left the web hungry for more. >> i don't know if i want to be known as next at 4:00 it, heavy smoke and hazardous air sitting over the area from the camp fire. what you need to do to protect what you need to do to protect your at at&t, we believe in access. what you need to do to protect your the opportunity for everyone to explore a digital world. connecting with the things that matter most. and because nothing keeps us more connected than the internet, we've created access from at&t.

california households with at least one resident who receives snap or ssi benefits may qualify for home internet at a discounted rate of $10 a month. no commitment, deposit, or installation fee. visit att.com/accessnow to learn more.

>> that's a cute like thanksgiving gift for the kids. that's quite a good one. i like that. the thing about the internet is that you can always count on it for a new trend. for example -- matt alias was hanging out at home with his dog charlie. what about a little dog cheese? they throw a piece of cheese at the dog. >> this started the ridiculous trend. >> yes, this is it. >> dog cheesing. >> dog cheesing. >> better than the dog cutting it. >> especially if he's going to eat the cheese afterwards. >> my point exactly. >> if this is my dog, she's going to try to eat it. straight up, like -- >> what's wrong with that?

>> i think this dog is your spirit animal, nick. >> manipulate us into this game just to get free cheese? >> dogs aren't the only ones getting the cheese. humans, as you guys just learned firsthand -- a lizard of some sort? >> not interested apparently. >> tell us more about his influence on the latest internet trend. we have matt. welcome to the show. >> how is it going? >> what made you film that little dog cheese game? >> i made an original tweet about -- i had a productive day and jokingly said i threw a piece of cheese at the ceiling, which i did. a friend of mine asked if i had a video of it. he said no. i threw it. got lucky and it landed right on his back. >> how many times have you been able to recreate this? >> i haven't tried but i can

imagine it would take awhile to re-create it. >> the internet has. >> what does it feel like to be the creator of a worldwide trend? >> pretty weird considering it was a complete accident. i've been getting sent things going on in germany and china. like people throwing cheese and stuff at animals because of my original tweet. >> and now you have tv hosts throwing cheese at each other. >> why do you think this has caught on so well? >> dogs love cheese. as long as they're not lactose intolerant. there's no negative impacts of it. >> how many videos does the video have? >> i think right now 2 million. your going to change your bioto say the big cheese. >> i'm not sure i want to be known as the guy who threw cheese -- >> too platlate. you're on television, mate. >> thanks for joining . >>o behere. >>nks for watching. we'll see you next time o

sfx: tsfx: feet shufflingc life can change in an instant. be covered when it does... ...with a health plan through covered california. we offer free expert help choosing the best plan for you. and all of our plans include free preventive care. financial help is available, so check for yourself to see what savings you qualify for. for health insurance starting january 1st, enroll by december 15th. because you never know when life... ...will change. get covered today.

tonight, several developing stories as we come on the air. the deadly nor'easter. snow still falling in places. the drivers stranded. the 20-car pileup on the george washington bridge. authorities pounding on windows to wake them up. and chaos at airports. passengers still waiting and another system coming. in california, the smoke-filled air now closing schools. the bay bridge vanishing behind it. the new number doubling tonight. 600 people now unaccounted for. president trump's answers to robert mueller. what we learned tonight. the 49ers football fan, an army vet who had in the