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the finishing touches are underway as crews get ready for the fireworks are along san francisco's waterfront. happy fourth of july. i am dion lim. question i, we have team coverage tracking the rain and celebrations all across the bay area. quick spencer christian is tracking the weather and will you be able to see those fireworks? >> we will begin with luz pena his life where crews are getting ready for the biggest fourth of july show in northern california. >> is not so exciting? that our technicians are still getting those final touches ready for tonight's show. the only thing we can control is the weather. >> it is the calm before the show. the team behind it are getting ready to line up -- light at the san francisco sky. >> it is a busy day.

>> this gives us a behind-the-scenes look into the lead up to the biggest fourth of july show in northern california. >> these are the little pellets we call stars and that is what makes the pretty colors in the sky. >> the fog made it basically impossible to see fireworks last year. tonight they have a different strategy. >> we decided this year we would start the display -- we have filled in the lower level that was not filled in last year. the show will still go up to well over 1500 feet, the upper level but there will be things to see down at the lower level. >> they are praying for no fog. this family made the trip from canada to san francisco especially tonight. >> it was one of my see independence day in america with the americans.

i know americans love their country. i wanted to see that. i am kind of excited to see how it will be tonight. class another family looking forward to tonight's year. they are from the east bay but tonight they are staying in the city. >> they are just enjoying all the festivities. >> i away and then you recharge. >> while these power technicians get ready for the show, san francisco buyer wants you to keep something in mind in case you see illegal fireworks. >> please leave that woman open. if you feel it absolute necessary to call to report this call, 311 and san francisco. when you call, make sure you get an exact location and description of the person. >> let me tell you what this device i am holding is. one of these power technicians is going to have to hold down every thing for the entire

fireworks show for 21 minutes. that person is going to have to be on board. they will be in that shelter, the entire shelter 21 minutes holding onto this. a lot of response ability. in san francisco, abc 7 news. >> you have a lot of fortitude to even hold that thing. i would be terrified. don't scare is like that. quick still holding on. it is not connected so we are good. my heart rate is a little elevated. as we take a live look outside, nice and sunny and clear for now but the big question ever almost enough if we will be able to see those tonight. for that we go to abc 7 news spencer christian up on the roof with the answer. >> can't tell you how may times after that question today.

we will be fine fireworks. we have patchy and low clouds but take a look here. we will have a countable range after 9:00 p.m.. 60's in land out of the west, 10 or 20 miles per hour. areas of fog near the coastal area. you can see that in land area location away from the coastal bay. we will have great viewing conditions. in san francisco it will be iffy because we will have fog developing at 9:00. this is pushing across the bay to oakland. we don't know how dense or widespread it will be. will be spectacular. dan and jan?

>> many people celebrate the fourth of july by the close today, half moon bay and ann spacex -- pacific are packed with people going to parades. ryan curry has the story. california coast, hundreds came out to half moon bay for the annual fourth of july celebrations. >> doing good, a day. wearing jeans which i love. able to check out what is going on with the horses and the rest of the parade. >> it was a full small-town parade complete with multiple fire departments and a dancing pumpkin mascot. it even featured a beer child when it was still early in the morning but hey it is a holiday. >> honestly, we will just watch the parades and they will have a barbecue. on the fourth of this community is as strong as

ever. >> everyone is out and enjoying each other. does nothing but smiles. it is great to see so many people coming to the coast. >> it wasn't just the dead temporary. beaches are already full by midday. parking, good luck. people swimming in the not warm water, firing up the grill. >> pacific it was all about the hot rods. >> pacifica is just a special place, we have a lot of history here and a lot of people that come out and want to have a good time on the fourth of july. >> delia ramirez says they had classic car parade. twice the neighborhood. that is how we started. three cars and one motorcycle. today i think we have over 160 cars. >> whether it is rotting in the 70's corvette or building a sand castle, the coastline heading off this fourth of july.

ryan curry, abc 7 news. >> independence day is always a big celebration. organizers of the annual parade say it is the longest in the nation. >> we come together to celebrate our heritage and everything we have today to share it with others. >> the parade is a source of deep pride for the country. the parade route is 3.3 miles and has more than 170 entries. as is tradition, hundreds of lawn chairs lined graham street overnight. get a good viewing spot along the route. >> the stars and stripes were celebrating all across the bay area today. parades were held in several other cities including martinez and san jose. them.

>> the fourth of july has taken on new meaning this year. like the controversial supreme court decisions this past week. fireworks, fun and a lot of red white and blue for some people. >> i have red white and blue on today because i'm going to barbecue. >> we ask people the same question today. question what does independence day mean to you? >> we heard that it is a chance to celebrate the united states. >> the recent supreme court decisions may make you feel different about july 4. >> it is a difficult time. things are conflicted. i am not so happy about a lot of the policies and ideas. >> the supreme court allowed businesses to refuse service to

algebra two plus customers. president's decision on student loan debt forgiveness programs. >> what does it mean to be free and independent? >> what does independence day mean to you? >> to me, it is living here. i have a lot of opportunities. >> i think that independence day means we have freedom and we are able to vote and i think that is a huge privilege. seida -- the last few weeks have not been great. a lot of things are not going the way >> in chinatown on this independence day, there is a lot of healing needed. >> we live in a deeply divided country right now because we are

one of the worst of countries considering we are blowing it because we have all the resources we could ever want. >> this woman says there is a 9 >> independence day means a sense of being able to discover life and my life and myself. >> coming for a military humvee stolen in north bay. >> plus the latest on the soccer game at levi's stadium over the weekend and what officials are saying about security concerns. abc 7 news at

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>> an investigation is on the a military humvee that was stolen from the national guard armory in santa rosa. it happened last night. abc 7 news reporter has the

latest. >> in addition to it being green and humvee, that should be pretty specific but there is potentially causing damage to the front from crashing through the barrier gate. >> this is marcus hawkins describing the vehicle similar to this one that was stolen monday night from the national guard armory in santa rosa. >> was already getting reports of reckless drivers, speeding drivers in humvee. >> there was evidence that someone climbed the fence to break into the armory and then use to the vehicle to break out. armories are often used by the national guard as ways to train and to store military equipment. requested somebody have to have some military background or is it not as complicated? >> i think that is a safe assumption to make. if you are not in military, i can only imagine what it takes to start a humvee. >> the calls started coming in of the military starve -- style vehicle driving recklessly with no lights.

chp launched units to and barnes road but found nothing. >> we had the shares now to get briefed on it and we are work -- we were hoping that maybe when daylight came up, there might be a humvee somewhere out in the west county area but that has not been the case yet. >> the humvee did not have any plates. it was not designed for street use. he had said there were no weapons or ammunition in the vehicle. in santa rosa, abc 7 news. >> police are asking for help and found to be able involved in a stabbing over the weekend. dustin dor the investigation and how police plan to address security for upcoming events. >> from the competition nearly turned deadly sunday evening at levi's stadium. santa clara police say after a fight broke out between a group of fans near the end of the gold cup match between mexico and qatar, a man was left with a critical stab wound near his

collarbone. public information officer says police are not sure how a knife made its way into the stadium. >> when the gas enters the state them, they are required to go through a magnetometer or metal detector. through. we are sifting through the information and we are still trying to identify. quick detectives are asking for the public's help in finding this man was suspected of stabbing another fan during the brawl. this woman was considered a person of interest. investigators have been able to narrow down their search thanks to video of the incident which you can do by scanning this code on the screen. >> having this, t first amplifier. it helps us identify people, getting as different angles and perspectives and views of things we may not have been able to capture. a soccer match between

-- in a statement here ensuring th safety of our guests is our highest priority. we are aware of the incident that took place in levi's stadium and are cooperating with local law enforcement and the ongoing investigation. we a work of local police. >> we are always and making sure we re-examine to ensure we are providing a safe environment. >> dustin dorsey, abc 7 news. >> a man with bay area ties is missing near yosemite. he was last seen backpacking, he is wearing the cloak you see in this first photo. his indicates he is from the bay area. he was last seen hiking

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quick san francisco police believe the fire here could be arson. claims ignited just after 1:45 early sunday morning. firefighters saw smoldering debris on the sidewalk. that caused exterior damage to the builders. officials say they are still investigating and any attempt at vandalism or ocean is a criminal offense. >> if you need a reminder about how dangerous fireworks can be, here is one. police say a fire that destroyed home sunday was sparked by illegal fireworks ignited from a house nearby.

no rest have been made by a search warrant ledge of fireworks in home a block away from the one that was destroyed. the neighbor said she heard fireworks going off and i noticed something was wrong. >> i realized there was ash, there were sparks flying across the backyard that should not have been there. step out into the backyard and this tree is just totally engulfed. >> one home was destroyed, there was fire damage to three nearby properties. they already cited a number of people for illegal fireworks over the last few days, leading up to today, july 4. they only allow safe and sane fireworks. >> you really have to leave it to the professionals. >> especially in wildfire country. >> having a jump to a nearby home? frightening. >> looking at the fireworks show, the official fireworks show if you can see them.

>> that is the question. the forecast hold up for the fireworks in the city? back here in the studio with us with the story on that. leading up to the fireworks. current wind conditions and 30 miles per hour. pretty breezy out there. the 24 hour temperature cooler about two to 6° cooler in most locations then this time yesterday. let's move onto the view from our rooftop camera. 62° here at san francisco right now. mid upper 60's in oakland. mid 70's in san jose and palo alto. at the golden, using more than just a little fog reaching through the golden gate right now it is breezy there.

temperatures low 70's as santa rosa. 79 concord. 80 in fairfield and livermore. you can see why we are concerned about low cloud stacking pushing out over parts of san francisco. the forecast headlines are these, we will have mixed viewing conditions, clear skies and land. for the next few days and then warming up again beginning next week. here is the fireworks forecast starting at 9:00, tonight. you can see there will be some fog here in san francisco region locally here. it was not very dense or very thick. decent conditions here in san francisco. locations away from the coast here. mainly clear skies. temperatures a bit more comfortable.

mid 50's near the coast of a, inland. you don't know yet how thick this will be. high temperatures tomorrow. upper 60's low 70's around the bay. here is the accuweather 7-day forecast. sunny days coming our way. continuing through saturday, it looks like it will warm up again early next week. still watching closely for the low clouds in the fog. >> a little touch and go. >> that is right. quick

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life newscast, breaking news with the abc 7 bay area app roku, just search abc 7 bay area news app and download. >> leading up to san francisco sky tonight. if you are driving in or around the city, you can catch a new art installation celebrating the town's 50th anniversary. it is put together by a nonprofit which also installs market street during pride. they played lasers at other city landmark a new light display will run from today through saturday. >> we still have much more to bring you ahead. quick let's get to karina nova for a look at what is coming up on abc seven streaming at 5:30. >> by now, you might have heard about the bay area startups flying car that has been on two levels. tonight we will hear from the ceo.

his vision for the car that drive and fly and how they work and when we might be able to test drive one. plus, a look at our fireworks forecast. join us for the stories and mor at 5:30 on abc seven streaming tv. quick you can download the abc 7 app or go to abc7news.com. >> if you happen to be watching us on tv, for spencer christian, thank you so much for joining us. >> we appreciate your time. we will see you at 6:00.

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tonight, two deadly mass >> linsey: tonight, two deadly mass shootings over the fourth of july holiday. chilling surveillance video shows a gunman opening fire in the streets of philadelphia. the suspect accused of killing five people and wounding two young boys. the victims were apparently shot at random. police are now revealing details