big bones. and i was knocked off my chair. and obviously the glasses was flying out of the window. the frontal was busted glass from the explosion hit this man in the face. he didn't want to talk on camera. but he told me he lives across the street from the house with the explosion. he was working in his living room when all the windows are shattered. and this woman in the beanie she lives in the yellow house next to the one that exploded and caught fire. she went to work just a short while before the explosion happened. neighbors tell me this man got word of the explosion and fire in the multi family home that he lives in. he got word today about his loved one. authorities can't confirm the information yet, but can only say one person is unaccounted for. and we can tell you that tonight again. there are firefighters here digging through the rubble. we still

don't know what caused this explosion and it's going to take a while for them to figure that out because they do have to dig through all this debris. as for the people who live in this area, the three homes those people are being taken care of. by the red cross. there's still a lot of people who cannot return to their homes. people whose homes were damaged by broken glass, who had broken glass. i should say a temporary shelter has been set up for them, and there are many of them are heading there. now. that's the latest live here in the sunset. suzanne fawn, abc seven. okay just in an instant. this happened, suzanne. thanks very much. don't forget. we sent out a push alert like this one when the explosion and the fire happened, so to stay up to date , just download the abc seven news mobile app and enable the notifications will let you know as soon as anything happens from the abc seven news i team apparent meeting is being held right now at st anthony's school in east oakland to discuss new ways to enhance security at the k through eighth grade school. this comes after our series, exposing concerns of possible prostitution and human trafficking. oakland city officials have agreed to meet with state senator scott wiener

to address concerns about a law that police say is prohibiting them from addressing the problem . reporter stephanie sierra has the details right here, ridiculously pointing over there . ricardo vin d'olonne has owned auto tire service out 15th street in east oakland for 30 years. his business is down the street from st anthony's catholic school, where young women some believed to be trafficked. sex workers appear to be soliciting right in front of the school kids. the little kid. it was everything, mendiola told the i team. he's seen more police patrols in the area since our story first aired a week ago, but like many in the neighborhood, he's worried it won't be enough. the community only. okay, you can do it. close the eyes. let's see their eyes and you can tell nothing because you called the police. police come to your door knocked your door and what happened in the pimps washed everything, he says the organized crime with pimps and gangs in the area trafficking young women has gotten much worse over the past year, and it's not just because

the problem is visibly closer to home, but the danger that comes with it in the past year and a lot of times young woman and nobody do nothing. several law enforcement sources tell the i team there's been a significant increase in gun violence in the area around east 15th street, a fear that resonates with mom. rosa vargas, who we first introduced to you last week. the city needs to do more about it. since this interview, more police patrols and new surveillance cameras are in the area and oakland's mayor has committed to take further action . shocked by this, and as a mom , it really disturbs me. we're going to be installing diverted street signs and then similar steps to that, but we know that alone won't solve this problem data from the oakland police department obtained by the team is giving us a clear picture of this organized crime. police had 43 operations investigating human trafficking and prostitution last year, 95% of them took place along east 15thf trafficking and prostitution last year.

eight juveniles were rescued during that time. soliciting outside saint anthony's church that young girl was 15 years old. she was rescued, not arrested. >> last year, police made 169 prostitution arrests, but say only five people were charged. a new law prohibits officers from approaching an individual loitering without solicitation, even if they are scandalously dressed walking in front of a school. >> she took this photo this morning asking her five-year-old daughter to turn away as a young woman wearing no pants in front

of the school. she says an officer control was nearby, but nothing happened. does the law need to change? >> would you be willing to meet with law enforcement to discuss this? >> i have always spoken to police department. i will be happy to talk to anyone. >> now, that meeting is the step. we are working with the city and senator scott to get a date on that. this will be to discuss a possible city ordinance or amendments to that legislation. >> we will see what happens. >> if you have a story for stephanie or the abc seven news i team, call this number on your screen or go to abc seven news.com/i.t.. >> eight people are now in custody in a statewide retail theft operation targeting apple

stores. thousands of dollars worth of iphones as well as other electronics. the attorney general says the suspect stole $1 million in goods between august last year and last month. >> this goes beyond this is organized criminal activity. we will not put up with it in our state. we are holding the individuals accountable. >> he accredited the patrol and law enforcement for assisting in the investigation and the arrest. >> southwest airlines admitting they messed up. the changes being made. >> changes are coming to parking meters in san francisco.

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function as we like. >> southwest apparently did not know where some crews were or who was flying their planes and was unable to contact islands and flight attendants for days. ahead of southwest pilots union says the pilings have been warning about the faulty scheduling system for over a decade. >> the death toll from the earthquake that destroyed parts of turkey and syria has surpassed 21,000 victims. search-and-rescue crews are holding out hope as they continue to dig out debris for survivors. crews worked for almost wee hours to reach inside a collapsed home. there's also a baby who was born underneath the destruction, hera condition is improving. ten that have been left with nothing. you can learn more on children and families and turkey and syria and how you can help.

visit abc news. we put a link on our website. coverage of the devastating earthquake will continue on world news tonight. david muir will anchor tonight and tomorrow appeared to him in on the scene for the recovery efforts. >> a flurry of activity in the final hour leading up to the nba trade deadline. find out who the warriors gave up and

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communities by 2026. >> oakland residents get 25% off the oakland zoo. of the discount launched today through funding from metro live. it is a valid measure back in november. it is hopes to increase attendance at the zoo. it will improve animal care. there are no new restrictions are blackout days applied to the discount. >> what a gorgeous day around here. in little warmth in the air. >> it would have been a day, especially when we have such a lovely weather. take a look at the high temperatures today. >> low 70's. numbers anywhere from four to 10 degrees above average got up to 66 in the city. oakland, concord, really nice-looking day. 60 degrees in half moon bay. take a look at the temperatures in the conference own. the 50's and 60's right now.

as we look at the tower camera, notice a little haze. we do have stagnant air. san jose, showing a blue skies. they will get a few inches of snow as the system is heading in the direction. high-pressure providing us with the springlike warmth the system will bring us wet weather. let's talk about the impacts of wet weather last week. you will notice the droughts statewide, particularly tahoe. we have seen an improvement in the tahoe area. it has dropped to the lowest level, which is dry. most of you are still in the moderate category of the drought. a lovely view from our airport camera. clear skies as we look through the airport. spotty showers friday afternoon into saturday. it is going to be warming up on super bowl sunday and gusty in the hills.

you will notice patches of fog around. temperatures will be in the 30's to mid 40's. in the afternoon it is a cooler day. it is going to be noticeable when you go from the 50's to 60's for most of you, showers develop in the north bay. it is a level one. tomorrow afternoon going into saturday scattered showers and slippery areas. a high surf advisor tomorrow night and runs into saturday night. watch out for the large breakers appeared not quite as large where they are under a beach has its meant tomorrow. -- statement tomorrow. you will notice the showers moving into the north bay, not holding together very well. saturday morning was dark to see scattered showers between six and 8 a.m.. rainfall estimates with the system, a few hundred of an inch . there could be higher totals

picking up, possibly to a third of an inch. it is a level 1 for late tomorrow afternoon going into saturday. best possibility tomorrow will be in the north bay. saturday, anybody has a chance of some showers in the morning. a big turnaround. temperatures will come up -- turn up for the warm response. still warm monday. valentine's day turning chillier. >> a fam to the warriors. they reacquired gary payton the second at the nba trade deadline. he helped strengthen the chains -- teams depth and plays lockdown defense. they traded former second overall james wiseman to detroit and a three team trade that had a five second round draft picks. they were sent to portland to give payton a second-period wiseman has a bright future but

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>> we are remembering the life and impact of legendary composer , who passed away at the age of 94. >> this list of hit songs is endless, it is one from 1968 which made cities worldwide. >> ask anyone this question and you will get the same answer. what is the most famous song you can think of about san jose? >> do you know the way to san jose. ♪ >> do you know the way to san jose, i have been away so long. >> that is one of the iconic tunes he was behind. >> i say a little prayer, promises, promises. >> long before it became the center of tech innovation, do you know the way of san jose helped make the city a household name. >> everybody sang that song.

the marching band was playing, do you know the way of san jose. >> that song was composed by hal david who passed away in 2012. >> she won her first grammy for that song. it is catchy and she seems like no one else. finding talent and saying, this piece is going to work for you. >> linda solomon was a longtime friend. >> solomon says one of the biggest accomplishments of his career and a source of pride was this 1985 megahit. >> all of the proceeds benefited aids research. bert was such a wonderful philanthropist. 30 song and what it did to create awareness -- through the

song to do what it did to create awareness. >> terrific. that is his greatest legacy. >> a legacy that will not be forgotten, anywhere, especially in san jose. >> in san jose, zach fuentes. abc seven news. >> we have a lot more news ahead for you. >> karina nova has a look at the stories coming up at 5:30. >> we dig deeper of a deadly drug hitting the states of san francisco. the opioid drug is more potent than f plus, we broaden you the story where the couple who was charged $2000 from a rabies shot. what we can learn from their unfortunate. >> thank you.

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tonight, a special edition of "world news tonight", what's unfolding right here behind us here in turkey. what we have witnessed on the ground here. the staggering devastation. more than 21,000 dead and rising tonight. and this evening here, the moment, what we saw with rescuers on the pile right behind us. here in turkey tonight, search and rescue teams working around the clock, many digging through rubble with their bare hands, looking for survivors now four days after the 7.8 magnitude earthquake. tonight here, amid overwhelming tragedy, the miracles. the boy found alive under the rubble, telling rescuers, my body aches, can you give me water? as they try to get him out. authorities telling us the window for finding survivors,

they fear, is closing quickly. here in turkey and in syria.