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my question is why are they planning this early? >> tonight transit officials get a jump start on planning a subway expansion in san francisco. >> transportation is just one of the issues we're focussed on as part of our efforts to built a better bay area. >> a deadline to open this month has been missed and they're tens of thousands of dollars overbudget. abc 7 news reporter kate larsson is live in chinatown with the story. kate? >> reporter: we're at washington and stockton. i'm standing where the central chinatown subway station should be. it was supposed to be done this month but take a look. it is clearly far from complete. there was a meeting with the community talk about extending the unfinished subway.

>> we've heard a lot of enthusiasm about the subway currenject about to open soon. >> reporter: the project isn't expected to open until next december. nevertheless, fstma staffers held a meeting about extending the subway. >> we're still several years away, assuming in a we have community support and we have the money to go forward before we put a shovel in the ground. >> i think they should finish what they're doing. >> reporter: this woman is opposed to it. in may independent auditors discovered that the contractors laid of the wrong

track. many are optimistic about it. this man feels it's critical for commuters. >> we watch to get them where they want to go quicker and with less congestion. >> reporter: catherine stephanie held the meeting and said the their clients need more. >> we have to plan adequately. >> reporter: now, currently, there is no budget for the extension, but keep in mind that the central subway budget was $1.6 billion. it would take 10 to 15 years to build, so a long ways away. i'm kate larsson, abc 7 news. >> thanks very much, kate. talk about getting around, traffic is finally getting back to normal after a wreck on the

bay bridge snarled the evening commute. it started with a jackknifed big rig just before noon. this shut down lanes until about 3:00 perform. we captured the trickle down effect as gridlock took over the bridge and san francisco. it took our reporter 47 minutes to get a half mile. adding to the mess, the roads were wet from the rain. it was really miserable for some of the people today. >> at least we weren't in the midst of a massive sthorm. -- storm. >> more rain coming? >> we're still seeing spotty light returns. it's not everywhere. the storm is moving south so southern california, causing problems there. very spotty and light around the

peninsula. mountain view, middle field road, we're seeing a few drops. not all of this is reaching the bay. most areas about a tenth of an inch. oakland about a third. .2 in conquered. take a look at thrive doppler seventh i'll let you know what part of your weekend may include raindrops. >> thank you. >> former president george hw bush is lying in state church in houston. >> here's the emotional eulogy. >> reporter: president bush may not vsh born here but he loved houston. and the locals loved and respected him even more.

they're lining up and filing into the church, even at this hour, to thank him one last time. he's playing respects to home town hero george hw bush. he took his final flight to houston from austin where earlier dignitaries and local leaders from around the u.s. and the world packed the national cathedral, celebrating the life of america's 41st president, a man they called a perfect american who lived to serving his country while remaining devoted to his family. >> we tested his patience. i know i did. he always responded with the great gift of unconditional love. >> reporter: his son president george w. bush shared his last conversation. >> the last things he would ever

say on earth were "i love you, t too." >> reporter: breaking down. >> knowing that dad is holding robin and holding mom's hand again. >> reporter: tomorrow morning there will be a final memorial service here before president bush is buried at his presidential library. >> elizabeth, thank you. we have live coverage of george h.w. bush's service starting at 8:00 in the morning. at 10:30 the casket will be trmd toed the george bush presidential library and museum about two and a half hours away at texas a&m university. he'll be laid to rest next to his wife barbara. as a man shot and killed by a

children's book author. the sheriff's office said the suspect shot at the deputy during aruggle. the girlfriend disputes that and says he didn't shoot first. >> he was running from them and they shot him. they tackled him to the ground and shot him twice. they shot him twice before he even turned around. >> reporter: the girlfriend identifies the man as 41 paul ridgely. he was known to police and had gang ties. >> a top aide resigned after it was learned he was involved in a harassment lawsuit. larry wallace resigned after a reporter asked about a $400,000 settlement related to in v the suit in 2017. the lawsuit was filed by a man who used to work for wallace.

she claims he demeaned her based on her gender. this allegedly happened and the office said it was unaware of the issue. >> the latest blow for gymnastics governing body after its doctor was convicted of sexually abusing athletes. >> abc 7 news reporter unser hassan has the story. >> reporter: young gymnasts train in hopes of going to the olympics. this man has been involved in the gymnastics for a long time. he weather it. >> they're moving in a positive and right direction. >> reporter: usa gymnastics hopes their bankruptcy filing buys the i the larry nasser sexual abusescl. keepstt

l aosstions which are overseen by usa gymnastics. >> they have to be worried as parents an whether that's going to exist. they've paid fees. they've got years of participation involved in this program. >> reporter: for some parents it's been a balancing act. >> when i hear the association's name, it is tainted, i think. but i still have my child in the program. so it's hard to differentiate what you do from here. usa gymnastics i think is in a sound position to move it in the right direction. we're here to help them move ahead. >> new details on a leaning power pole in pacifica. pg & e says they'll replace it by the end of the month.

crews inspected the polls today. the utility marked the poll for replacement in august. pg & e said the poll is not in danger of falling. >> congress is recognizing several bay area students for their inventions. we're going to introduce you to the east bay teenager behinds an app to make sure travel safely.

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try my new $3 chili cheese or triple cheese & bacon curly fries. some paradise residents are being allowed to return to their homes. three evacuation zones opened today to residents. evacuation programs are in place for other zones in and around paradise. 85 people were killed. ten people remain unaccounted for. >> the san francisco symphony is getting a new director. today they announced that the man will take over when the

current leader retires. he'll leave his position in london. the 60-year-old finnish conductor conducted the los angeles philharmonic. >> abc 7 is exited to helping build a better bay area. some local teams help to build a better world. >> they took part in the largest scientific experiment in america. we spoke to one of the participants. >> reporter: they engage students in coding and computer science. students produce video showing what type of app they'd create. >> it's the safest way to get somewhere, rather than the faster way. >> reporter: she uses crime data to provide users safe destination data.

>> should i go down this path? i don't know. >> reporter: it's only a prototype now but she hopes to expand on the concept. her passion is so great, she starte teaching her own computer science class to fourth graders here. as you can imagine, her mom couldn't be prouderful. >> we will support her. >> reporter: and there's already big plans for her future. >> i'd really like to become a product manager at a tech company and i really like venture capitalism as well. >> reporter: silicon valley better watch out. abc 7 news. a calculator app won also. another app is helping people learn electronics.

and an app designed to motivate people. an app to encourage civic engagement. an app that matches people with charities. and an app that hopes provide housing and medical aid during national disasters. and an app that gives insulin to diabetics. and the metro fwhoem play list app designed for musicians. >> congrats to all of them. >> what were you doing when you were in school? pretty impressive. >> not bad. >> the rain has passed for the time being. >> our meteorologist has sun ahead. >> you'll get a brake. you will notice that there are a

few spotty returns. either a couple of sprinkles or a light shower from into mount view. as we look at the wider picture, i want to show you what's been happening. the low pressure has been sending quite a built of rain in the burn area, the woolsey fire area. the advisory was allowed to expire. there will be more moisture in that direction. the low pressure is sending back moisture in our direction. just for the next few hours expect a few more light showers in the south bay. in the mountains, look at this beautiful tahoe view. not snowing now. there's a slight chance for tahoe tomorrow. fully, partly cloudy, mostly cloudy on sunday. weather will be great to enjoy the recent powder. last few hours they've received

several inches of snow. watch this time laps. f -- lapse. fog has started to develop. here's what you need to know. if you're driving, watcht o low visibility. gray around the bay if you're taking the ferry and if you are walking there will be some foggy spots out there. temperatures in the 40s and the 50s and falling. bundle up in the morning. san jose camera showing a lot of clouds stacked up tonight. our next storm arrives late sunday night. it's looking weaker and weaker. sunday night million monday morning, less than a third of an inch of scattered showers for most. we head into about 4:30 and it's slipping into end seepo county. it doesn't hold together very well. just a chance of a few showers.

it wil swers monday morning. it's good for our reservoirs, helps our snow pack. mid 30s to low 50s tomorrow morning. enough of a chill where you'll need your jackets. commute could take a longer time because of fog. temperatures mid 50s to low 60s. mix some sun and clouds for thursday afternoon. watch out along the coastful we have a beach hazzard statement through friday morning. swells up to 10 feet. right now they're about six feet. accuweather seven-day forecast. thursday morning fog giving way to sun. mild and dry friday and saturday. sunday night into monday, a level one there. but i have to tell you it's a borderline situation. we'll see so

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a cost of $800. walt disney paid for the renovations. more than 800 bucks, i think. >> i think so. >> most people don't like to go to cleveland this time of the year. not the warriors. no championship on the

the warriors last game in cleveland before tonight ended with a champagne celebration and a title. tonight was more subdued but note worthy. high school freshman got to meet a player. steph curry in the first hit the deep three. that gave the warriors a two-point lead. overall the warriors struggled in the first half. the cavs on the offensive board get it out to alex but who hits the three. 11 straight points for the onh pass.s that nobo he had six in the first

half. the cavaliers ended the half on a run. rodney hood, unreal. the warriors trail by six at the third quarter. klay thompson gave the warriors a 12-point lead. curry could not be contained. three from the top of the key and he draws a foul. curry hit nine flees in this one, finished with a game high 42. warriors win big. they're off to milwaukee next. draymond green is with the team, though he's not playing. he may return during next week's two-game home stand. the teammates will like that. he's a little bored. >> people done changed the locker room in cleveland. they must couldn'

a closeup of kevin durant's feet. he's missed the last nine games due to a toe sprain. kyle smith doms are 7-1. doms on a run. 21-19 usf. this one was all done. franky ferraro with the steal. appropriate. then charlesland. pass, laid it in. 79-60, the final. beat the sharks in the first period. sno barkley goodrow capitalizes. sharks up 1-0.

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>> rush hour in the philippines. the guy on the scooter here, it is his first day. he's picking his way through traffic. you can see, it is mayham. this doesn't have to be rush hour. it is any hour. we have a problem up ahead. you can see this bus has stopped in the middle of the road. he's trying to get people to stop. a little orange kitten. he's risked his life. he doesn't quite finish the job. he tosses it to the medium there. the kid is not going to be safe there. it is going back on the road. >> it is not going to stay there. the guy is like, hey, hey, i'll finish the job. takes the kitty and