may not seem like much. actually it means the beginning of the end of a med in a giants cleanup is finally about to begin. some call it the valentine's day mudslide. a storm sent a home down a saturated hillside. the debris has been sitting there ever since. >> here we are, about eight months later, this is what the scene looks like. finally on september 27thth that debris is ready to be removed. abc 7 news reporters cornell barnard is there. >> reporter: many thought it will never happened. it's about to be cleaned up and hauled away. there's so much, club what's left of the house. the long delay has pushed this

project into a rainy season. that's a big concern. engineers are doing ecki of thiw in by to remove this debring. the massive pile of mud han here since last valentine's day, a fehr errors storm unleashed a landslide. >> then i heard her calling for help. >> ted heard the calls for help from homeowner susan gordon, after she somehow survived the slide while asleep in her house. the home was carried off the foundation, smashed to bits. gordon spoke days later. >> my life is gone. i have to build from here. every day is a new day. >> reporter: he wants all this debris to be gone. >> we're just glad that our house is still here, but it's --

yeah, it is frustrating. >> public works director kevin mu gown says it's taken so long mostly due to funding delay from fema. now the worry is rain. >> always concerned about the rainy season. we said to make sure we're filters any water off the side and make sure it's control that it doesn't cause any problems downstream. total costs of the project, about $800,000. corn barnard, abc 7 news. >> how long is it supposed to take? >> reporter: ama, best guess right now is sometime in december. that is the rainy season, of course, and right now it's still unclear if anybody will be able to rebuild here. >> corn barnard reporting live

for us tonight, thank you. a blow for parents, hoping to keep their neighborhood school any oakland hills from closing. oakland you'd are unified has decided to close kaiser with sankofa academy. we spoke with parents and parents who are not happy at all. >> reporter: parents targeted the district early this morning in an attempt to stop school disclosure. >> the displacement that happened is terrible, and what happens to the students is traumatizing. >> reporter: last wednesday parents interrupted the school board meeting, even though the board had previously vote to do close kaiser, which will now merge with sankofa elementary. oakland school of language middle school will also close and merge with frick academy. the school district reiterated its position, recommending this

move to the board in the interest of the long-term health and viability of the district and our ability to consolidate resource at fewer schools. what has surprised and upset board members the most is a her sent by keyser teachers, obtained by abc 7 news, basically stating that they are unwilling to work anywhere else about kaiser. teachers wrote we will not participate around the move even if the school board were to approve the coher 29 plan. kaiser is located in the oakland hills, which has a higher income bracket. sankofa is in the flat license. the teachers union accused the district of trying to divide and conger. >> there's this perception that kaiser only cares about kaiser. that's not the case. they're constitutionally reaching out and engaging with the community members at sankofa as well.

it's about doing what's right for kids. >> reporter: the union blames the district for allowing public charter schools to draw dollars from the traditional public schools. in oakland, abc 7 news. a berkeley business group says it will stop using the term "gourmet ghetto,"ghetto,"ghetto" names. critics don't like the racially charged conotaeconotase abc 7 news reporter laura anthony is live with the reaction to these developments. laura? >> reporter: well, hi, larry. the local association made it official, the name must go. i'm not sure what's going of ths

behind me. i can tell you there's a lot of people in this community that won't be sorry to see them go. the banners are still flying high aloshattuck avenue. >> i think the real issue is that words change over time, that they mean different things to differ people. >> reporter: the association released a statement -- we want all members of the larger community to feel invited and wanted in our neighbor -- the suspension of the name comes after some business owners and residents objected toit, saying the term "ghetto" is especially hurtful. >> i'm happy there's an opportunity to revisit this and take a look at it from a different perspective for the people in the community of

color. >> they're going to get rid of the name. what do you think? >> good. it's not a gourmet ghetto, anyway. >> reporter: not everyone agrees abandon. >> it's so berkeley to get upset about that. i can't even begin to tell you. >> oh. >> you know what i mean? do i really care, with all the problems in the world? probably not. i mean, we're dealing with climate change. >> when we were first looking for places to live, this neighborhood was branded at gore nay ghetto. everything you use you to find a location is brand the gourmet ghetto. >> reporter: now, the famed restaurant chez panisse is right in the middle of the district. i spoke with alice waters. this is what she said to say. she was very pleased -- i just don't believer in the word gourmet. i think it's a word that is really associated with spending money, and ghetto is so

destroyed by world war ii that we can't ever use that world without it feeling really discriminating. at this point we don't know when the association will make a decision whether to rebrand the area or go without a name. laura anthony, abc 7 news. >> laura, thank you so much. abc 7 is commit to do building a better bay area, including building affordable housing. one is in hayward at thes old mervyn's story. >> for sometime this lot has sat empty, an invitation for crime. >> it sat vacant for well over ten years, became an eyesore and a blight. >> reporter: mervyn's shut down after nearly 60 years in business. crews demolished the property in 2017. >> it became a homeless

encampment, the city of hayward, police were responding to calls by the neighborhoods around here two, three calls a week. >> reporter: the developer bought the property approximately 4 1/2 years ago with a vision in mind. >> we're building 474 apartments above 82,000 square feet of retail. >> scott says the future will be called lincoln landon. the groundbreaking is monday with the project expected to open in 2 1/2 years, that when this will look more like this. >> our entire site will be affordable, as what we say, compared to the peninsula. >> hayward residents say they're thrilled. derek broadway is especially excited. he recently moved from north carolina to be closer to his daughter. >> the neighborhood is lovely. i wish i had come out ten years ago, but it's just so expensive.

>> reporter: a change a long time in the making, and one that can't come soon enough. abc 7 news. in the south bay, a man is nurse ago gunshot wound after he was accidentally shot by his wife. this happened in mountain view. she told police she thought somebody was invading their home. the couple was out on the lawyer when police arrived. this is our exclusive skymap technology. the husband is expected to be okay. the wife was not injured. yosemite will close roads this weekend because of snow. they're expecting a early season winter storm. the upper mountain peaks could see a foot. this is video from last wind. it always looks gorge on you. by the way, there is free entry at yosemite and most national parts on saturday to celebrate

national public lands day. we've got snow coming. suddenly winter doesn't feel that far away from the bay area, either. >> we're already get the fall feel. i'll let you know how much longer the conditions will. the dive boat fire in southern california, inspector fin examining the wreckage. >> how that soothing tea may serve up some invisible health hazards. football is more than a game to this teenager. why every play he makes is a victory. if you're

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for additional testing. 34 people died when that boat burst into flames. coast guard, fbi, u.s. attorney's office in los angeles, as well as ntsb are all taking part in the investigation. happening now. new hopes of getting a san francisco man back home safe after being the target of an assassination attempt abroad. we told you about brandon lee's story last month when he was shot in the back and put in critical condition while living in the philippines. its president due thought to have been involve because of hi activism. >> time thend smoke fills the by area air, the respirator became very popular when we saw the air

become nasty. bay air air quality terrible told abc 7 news, the masks provide no benefits and can be harmful. instead, here is what they recommend you should do. >> so the best thing for people to do is stay indoor with the windows and doors closed to get recipe from the smoke. >> it was also emphasized people should prepare their homes by making sure everything is sealed properly. if you're a fan of tea you're probably drinking more than enough plastic. a new study found each bag releases billion of microplastics in every cup. thousands times higher. yes, we already eat quite a bit of plastic, enough to equal about a credit card's worth each week. >> what? >> yes, a credit card. scientists are still checking to

see how exactly all this affects our health. it doesn't sound good. >> i don't think it's helping. oh, goodness. also happening tonight, bruce bochy beginning his final series. >> thank you, boch signs are hung. they're planning tributes for h y're also offering $15 discounts on tickets for the games. bochy has won three world series titles as the giants skipper. last week became just the 11th manager in major league history to win 2,000 games in his careers. the a's could clinch a playoff spot top or if the indians lose. while they can't win the division, the a's can still host the wild car game. last flight they powered their way past the mariners.

i love this. nationally ranked undefeated cal bears football team is playing a rare friday flight home game. they're taking on arizona state. berkeley is encouraging fans to take b.a.r.t. or ac transit to get to the game, the downtown berkeley station has gone paper free. so that means you can only use a clipper card. they will have staff on hand out free cards to fans. kickoff is doone at 7:30. go gathers. bears. a professional sailor and ocean-goer is here. >> leah ditton just spend st spd nights with sharks circling her 21-foot-long boat in preparation for her mission to row 55 nautical miles all alone. >> the hasar which ahineo

drinking water and electronics so she can blog. >> i want to take a poible rowing down the coast 33,000 people followed the tracker. i will see things that most people will never feel. i feel that i'm the pilot, as many people want to come on the bus should join. >> that's pretty amazing. she plans to live in march, it says it will take her about four to six months. if she succeeds she would be the first to row the north pacific man to plan. two men have completed the journey, but they were to ywed the finish line. >> i'm rooting for everybody. i wonder what weather she'll be facing, four to six months is a long row. >> yes, sandhya? let's look at live doppler 7. in the bay area, at least we no

what we're facing. some of you needed those windshield wipers, as we did have measurable drizzle. here's a look at the system. it's bringing colder air and moisture with it. we'll take a look at what it's going to do for our weather in just a moment. we're not done with a drop in those number. it's about 80. really the next seven days you'll be below average, particularly the next three days. you'll get closer to average as we head toward the middle of next week. enjoy the break. it's a live look from our san jose camera. if you're getting away this weekend. bay area airports, mainly sunny, wind gusts 35 to 45 miles an hour, upper 60s to the low 70s. if you're heading to honolulu,

scarce, new york city 81, in chicago scattered showers, thunder, los angeles 73. there's a slight chance of a few showers there. here in the bay area we have a lovely view of the marine layer. it is breezy outside. chilly tomorrow morning, blustery and below average in the afternoon. i want to show you the hour-by-hour wind forecast. they'll be picking up closer to 40 in the afternoon, even going into the evening hours. hang on tight. tell be a windy saturday for you. all the clouds that we have tonight, they'll be pulling out of here by tomorrow morning. we will be noticing some extra clouds in the merchandise, turning to snow showers in the sierra nevada, where a winter weather advisory has been posted. above 6,000 feet, 2:00 in the afternoon through monday evening, expect accumulating

snow. up to a foot in the highest peaks. definitely possibilities of traveling issues. tomorrow morning mid 40s to the mid 50s, that autumn chill in the air. it's a windy one, 66 in san francisco, 70 in san rafael. 69 oak lend. mid 70s around conkerr. 63 in half moon bay. accuweather seven-day forecast is going to be a blustery saturday. cool by all the many standards even on sunday and monday. temperatures will come back up going into tuesday, a bit of a warm-up, back to where we should be for some parts of the area. low 80s with bright skies right on through the end of the workweek. larsy and ama? >> thank you, sandhya. >> thank you, sandhya. how do i use better than bouillon? i just add a spoonful to my marinades... ...to stir frys... ...sauces.

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sweet and savory, time to talk food with finney's friday free stuff. it smells so good. >> look at that right there. >> delicious. >> this is from seven mile house restaurant. they're down on the peninsula. they side of their name like 161 years ago, because it was exactly seven smiles from portsmouth square here in san francisco. this is what you get. mini egg rolls served with sweet chili sauce, pork or chicken. do you have to taste it? >> i think we might. >> you talk and we'll eat. >> okay. and so you're going to receive, let's see, a $7 value is what you get. so -- and then our additional food from the dalmatian coast --

isn't that pretty amazing? look at this. figure spread. >>ium. >> which is about the exact perfect amount you need for a fruits and cheese place. dalmatia. 1.05 ounces. it is handmade in croatia, isn't this stuff amazing? it's a perfect addition. it goes great with greek yogurt. >> interesting. the magical question, how do we get these wonderful treats? >> it's delish. just go i don't think like to abc 7 news.com. look for finney's friday free stuff.l hook you u i think we should just leave this here. we've got another hour or so to go, right? thank you, michael.

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coming up at k -- >> we've been working all week to prepare for a game. we were looking forward to it on friday night. kids caught in the middle after a threat of violence forces -- in at 6:00, why that action was taken and what is keeping the game from being rescheduled. >> san francisco is known for its great restaurants, but a number of closing is out pacing open position. that's all coming up in half an hour at 6:00. inly this evening the story of a teenager who is not

letting his blindness stop him from playing football. >> more from our reporter mark dempsey. >> reporter: jason bracey isn't afraid of much, let alone playing football with his teammates. >> any hit is blind side to him. >> jason is totally blind as a result of retinal cancer at the age of 7. while hi sight was taken away, his love and desire for football only drew. >> i called five different teams. all five said i can't play. >> he's been blowing my opponent up. >> david nichols didn't want to tell jason no, so he invited father and son to give it a try. jason sr. directs his son using a microphone and speaker inside his helmet. >> straight to your right. he picks up most of it just

listening. he can tell which wray the play is going. >> this past saturday with his team five yards away, the play they called was for jason. >> we've been trying to figure out how to get into the end zone forever. >> he gets the ball, the line stays tight. >> it's a wall. he can high right behind there. worked the first time we used it, man. it was beautiful. >> he's in. touchdown! >> one of my teammates said to spike the ball. the feeling was great. it was mice first touchdown in my first year playing football. >> it was probably one of the greatest feelings i've had. >> it was great, man. i don't know how to explain it any more than that. wow. >> just incredible. >> that's fantastic. he is so inspirational. >> definitely. "words news tonight" is up

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