. this is the 10:00 o'clock news on ktvu. the first teams to step on the field at levi stadium for the first game, the first big cloud and first national -- crowd, and first national anthem. the bay area's new football stadium is finally open for business. >> good evening, the train doors opened and hundreds of fans raced into the stadium. this was the scene from news chopper 2 about 90 minutes before the game. thousands of people in one direction, two and a half years

after ground breaking, all these people trying to get into the stadium for the first ever sporting event. this was also an important run through of what to expect when the 49ers actually play there. >> the stadium hosted major league soccer tonight. we were there where the match just ended. >> reporter: finally a crowd of levi stadium. many here for soccer, but some because football can't come soon enough. >> i was getting excited during the anthem, but then i realized it was soccer. >> reporter: and others know it won't be so affordable again. >> as soon as you walk in you see the view, it's really nice. >> reporter: first impression? it's airy and bright.

wide concourses, and big screens. >> traffic is backed up. >> reporter: but streets around the stadium were squeezed tight as expected. lots are scattered, and the great america amusement park was open, so that lot was unavailable. >> we'll all get there in one piece. >> reporter: this choke point between highways 101 and 237 brought fans to a crawl. >> i think they're just trying to get it under control, but it's a little disorganized. >> we understand that the 49er attendance will be quite a bit more, so we're going to expect heavier traffic at their games. >> reporter: all the more reason for football fans to find mass transit. cal train added two trains today and they were full. >> it was bananas. >> reporter: connecting to vta

for the rest of the ride. those with advance tickets breezed on. lines were long for everyone else. >> it's horrendous to get over the hill. >> you plan as best you can, but until you actually do it you don't know. we already scheduled our debriefing meeting. >> reporter: they'll review this week. >> it's going to be a hassle, we have to deal with it. the stadium is awesome though. more details on the $1.3 billion levi stadium with a seating capacity of just less than 69,000, it ranks as the 17th largest stadium in the nfl. that's about right in the middle. it took just more than two years to build. the ground breaking was in april of 2012. it was built for more than just the 49ers, it's scheduled to

host superbowl 50 in 2016 and the pac12 championship team. and the 49ers first pre-season game is august 18th, and they'll play the chicago bears september 14th for their first game. right now we have details about the best public transit route, and parking under hot topics on our website. new at 10:00, the search for a man who sexually assaulted a 16-year-old girl in fairfield. about 12:20 this afternoon, the teen was jogging on a trail near silver creek drive when she was attacked. the teen says she fought back and was able to get away and ran home for help. the suspect is described as a white male, apply 18 years old, thin with facial hair wearing a black shirt and great sweat

pants. anyone with information is asked to call police. also new at 10:00, a major drug bust at a popular bay care beach, and nine men are being questioned about their roles in a smuggling situation. patty is live with more. >> reporter: this take down required months of surveillance, and is part of homeland security's look at drug smuggling from beaches. agents waited for drug smugglers to land, then moved in arrested six men on the spot, three more this morning. according to us immigration and customs enfoxment since last -- enforcement since last october over 600 people have been arrested in these situations.

homeland security says because of increased border security in southern california, drug runners are choosing the central coast to unland the contraband because their boats can land on beaches without being seen from the road. >> reporter: we've learned the men arrested are being held in the building behind me, there are no charges yet, that's because at this point it's not sure if the da or us attorney is going to prosecute. live in redwood city. and governor brown declared a state of emergency today because of the 17 wildfires burning in california. tonight thousands of firefighters are battling fires in northern and central california alone. three of those were sparked by dry lightning, the biggest is

two hours outside redding. so far it's 15 percent contained. firefighters say strong winds and hot weather in the forecast could certainly complicate efforts to fight the fire. another fire has exploded incise in shasta county. its forced the evacuation of campers, and shut down highway 89 in the area. cal fire says the fire which started thursday has grown to 7,000 acres and no containment. sonoma county sent firefighters to help fight fire, they'll be gone for about two weeks. the county says resources here are stretched because of the drought, and at most it could spare one more team. transportation officials

are investigating two san francisco crashes that injured several people. a big rig truck turned left right into the path of a light rail train at 3rd straight in the bay view district. 11 people had to be hospitalized. police said the truck driver clearly turned illegally, no word on if charged have been filed. about the same time a bus rear ended a dump truck. the bus was going outbound on gary after avenue, the -- avenue, the bus driver was trying to avoid another truck when it happened. 12 people were hospitalized. a carful walk as a -- careful walk as a missionary from ebola was walked into a hospital. one of two americans infected we the deadly virus, the second is expected to return in a few

days. extreme measures are being taken to protect the public and those treated them. >> reporter: dr. brantloy arrived back on a jet specially outfitted to make sure the virus wouldn't escape, and then was walked inside the building wearying aprotective suit. -- wearing a protective suit. >> it's unique this is the first patient with ebola in the united states, but that's the key point. i can't think of a better place in the world other than emory to care for this patient. >> reporter: they came down with the virus while working in liberia. emory says now both of them will be treated in a special isolation unit to give them the best chance at getting better while ensuring the virus doesn't spread. meanwhile facilities around the globe are scrambling to take

precautions against it. an airport added fever scanners, and an isolation center after a passenger who stopped there died of the virus. >> we have 700 passengers coming from various destinations every day, so we needed to take these measures. >> reporter: the doctor's wife said her husband is glad to be back in the us, she also asked for prayers for those effected by the ebola virus. this centers for disease control received what the director called nasty e-mails, and at least 100 calls from people angry that the patient was allowed to return to the us. they hope fear about the virus doesn't trump americans' compassion for the ill. >> three separate shootings last night in oakland, killed one man, injured another and injured a 13-year-old girl who

was buying candy. one bullet hit the market, a sister and brother were inside. he ducked but she was hit. the girl was taken to oakland children's hospital with a gunshot wound to her shoulder. she's expected to fully recover. no arrest have been made. san jose police are investigating a shooting that killed a man in an area where tensions are rising between gang members and drug dealers. it happened in a 7-11 parking lot in south san jose, footage shows the victim had words with people inside of a car before the gunman got out and opened fire. that victim died at the scene. it's the 23rd homicide in san jose this year. a man hut for a 20-year-old -- hunt for a 20-year-old homicide suspect who may be holding a woman against her will. it's this man. the victim's name hasn't been

released. a woman may be with him. today police released these photos showing the distinctive tattoos of schools on his armaments he was last seen in a -- arms. he was last seen in a kia suv. a woman was discovered about 6:45 this morning in a park, she was wrapped in a blanket and found inside the park. this video was taken this afternoon after police left the scene. police tell us the victim is in her 40s and may have been sexually assaulted. anyone with information is asked to call police. and people with plans to talk bart this weekend should be aware of delays. they're doing maintenance today and tomorrow, trains will be

single tracking. passengers will have to transfer to a pittsburgh bay point train to get farther south which could cost 20 to 25 minute delays. he wowed crowds and maybe even got your vote, details of the death osteon american idol -- of the young american idol contestant just a few years after making it into the top 10. >> i have so much support and so much love. >> and that helped him get through a road rage accident that paralyzed him. the message he wants you to remember each time you get behind the wheel. and israel pulls troops outs of gaza, but the fight isn't over. we continue in just 90 seconds.

general motors is now accepting claims for those seeking compensation for death and injuries caused by vehicles with faulty ignitions. families of drivers and pedestrians killed because of the defective vehicles can file a claim through the opened of this year. the -- through the end of this year. they're part of a fall out from the a recall of 2.6 million cars that started back if february. -- in february. 13 deaths are connected. and the prime minister of israel spoke forcefully today saying israel will take as much

time and use as much force as necessary to stop hamas attacks. tonight they withdrew some ground forces from gaza saying the operation to demolish hamas tunnels were nearing their end, but that doesn't mean the campaign against hamas is finished, and today the cabinet voted to not send envoys to truce talks after accusing hamas of violating the three- day cease fire. >> hamas mistakenly believes the peep of israel don't -- people of israel don't have the will and determination to fight them, but hamas will learn the hard way hamas will do whatever they must do to protect their people. >> late today the soldier thought captured yesterday is now believed to be dead. they won't say if the second lieutenant was killed by a palestinian suicide bomber or

if his remains has been recovered. since the start of the hostilities israel lost more than 60 soldiers and three civilians. meantime the united nations is warning of a health disaster saying gaza's medical services are on the verge of collapse. overwhelmed by the wounded and the dying. today's attacks were centered where more than 150 palestinians were killed. the attacks are so intense emergency personal are unable to reach the wounded. >> hamas accuses the israel occupation of committing war crimes by preventing the evacuation of wounded to hospitals. many wounded died as a result of their injury because they weren't evacuated. >> more than 1600 palestinians have died since the fighting began, many women and children. >> but a bit of joy, a

palestinian woman gave birth toga drew lets, it was a mir -- quadruplets. the family is free to leave the hospital, buts for now -- but for now they'll stay with family members because it's too dangerous to travel home. and today artillery fire shook the ground where the malaysia airline liner was shot down. about 70 dutch and australian investigators continuing their work as shelling interrupted the cease fire between soldiers, they're looking for 80 bodies not yet recovered. all aboard flight 17 were

killed. house republicans may have passed legislation that allows immigrant children into the us be returned home without any hearings, but president obama calls that legislation irresponsible and the senate, it has no plans to vote on the measure. the $694 million border bill boosts security and adds immigration judges and facilities. and it also ends a 2012 program that grants work permits to immigrants who were brought here illegally as children. >> >. we're funding this to detain the people, reunite them with their families, but then put them back. >> the obama administration says the legislation could result in the deportation of hundreds of thousands of people brought to the country as children, and are americans in every way but on paper. the president says he'll have to act alone on immigration,

and they're reviewing hissologists. >> paralyzed from the -- his options. >> paralyzed from the waste down, but he won't give up. and dared to light yourself on fire? yes, it sounds crazy but believe it or not some people are doing it. the role social media is playing in this so-called fire challenge. our cool down continues for sunday, i'll line up your temperatures for tomorrow and show you when the transportation cal moisture -- tropical moisture may reenter the picture.

[ singing ] some sad news tonight awe're learning that american idol contest about the michael johns has died. the hollywood reporter said he aairportly died after a --

apparently died after a blood clot. he was back on the 7th season of the show. he released an album the following year. his family is devastated by his loss. one year ago a terrible road rage incident but an east bay man in a wheelchair, but he's not bitter. here's more. >> reporter: in antioch today the sun was shining, the beer was flowing, and the kids were splashing. >> life is good. >> reporter: just a few more months ago this party might have seen unlikely. >> i made trips from hawaii probably three or four times to make sure he was not going to take his life. >> reporter: this is a celebration of 48-year-old rich fletcher's come back. >> now he has more good days than bad days, and that's so

reassuring. >> i have so much support and so much love, and my wife was with me from the day my injury happened, she never left my side. >> reporter: last august 16th he was riding his motorcycle when someone hit him in their car in a horrific road rage incident. >> i saw the guy, and i was so angry because i don't think that this person has any idea of the pain that he's caused my family. >> reporter: fletcher was paralyzed from the waste down, the suspect is facing numerous criminal charges including attempted murder. >> we all learned a life lesson from it, live for today and not worry about the small things. >> reporter: fletcher takes it a step further for all those who use the road. you get cut off, just try to opportunity to five before you -- count to five before you get

mad. >> reporter: he's warning about motorcycle safety and road rage, but the message today is thanks. john sasaki, antioch. authorities are warning of a dangerous social media trend that encourages teens to set themselves on fire. the why you tube video is -- you tube video is called the fire challenge, and a boy did it here yesterday, and he's hospitalized with burns, and a 14-year-old boy in texas will have to wear bandages for a month. >> it's not funny, not cute, i don't understand why they'd want to, and now he has a second degree burn. >> the boys sister put out the fire with her hands. people who take interstate 80 in the east bay will have

the first to see new smart highway signs going up. the new sign will be installed on tuesday displaying lane closure information, and it's hopefully going to help with traffic. well, you ever thought about biking on water? a bay area man made it possible, how much it will cost you to be able to do it. >> and practice makes perfect even for stadium players. how to plan a trip to levi stadium this year.

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santa clara was waiting for. the opening of levi stadium. we could see lots of fans passing through security, and one thing we keep hearing from official, they face a learning curve from traffic to parking, tweaks will be made. some fans did some adjusting on their own for this first game. >> reporter: the detour signs are up, the fans are out, and levi stadium is being put to the test. >> i think it's amazing. i can't wait to go to a game. >> reporter: after months of planning, this is the first practice on the flow of crowds and traffic. this family came as early as 1:00 this afternoon. >> we knew we'd be waiting. >> reporter: with this stadium right next to the great america, congestion was inevitable. >> it took forever to get off the freeway. >> lots of signs telling you where to go and park, so that

was pretty good. >> reporter: the vta brought in extra trains and buses to carry the load of passengers. >> we've had the plan set for awhile, today's a test and we think we'll pass. >> reporter: security brought in extra help too, there's about 2,000 guards in addition to off-duty officer. >> >. we hope we learn a lot today because in two weeks the niners play. >> reporter: many 49ers fans showed up to see the new home. >> we're thrilled it's our new stadium, and close to home, and glad to have them here. >> reporter: thousands of people showed up, but in two weeks they expect a two house when the 49ers take on the

broncos. the big job of replacing a hundred-year-old water main that broke in los angeles is almost complete. that main break near ucla tuesday caused 20 million gallons of water to spill. the la water department says the broken pipe has been replaced, and they're working to fill in the sink hole and repave. hundreds of parked cars were flooded. and a 75-year-old college professor died in a hiking accident in sequoia national park. his remains were found on the mountain's north slope at just over 13,000 feet. he taught computer technology. he was hiking and decided to go on a solo hike. when he failed to return his

wife reported him missing. police in south san francisco are warning about a telephone scam of someone claiming to be a microsoft employee. he said a woman's computer was hacked and he needed access to it as well as other information. the woman didn't give up any information, and they say they don't contact customers by phone. and keep your distance from humpback whales. we showed you video last week of humpbacks feeding. more of the protected animals are being spotted feeding in monterey bay. don't get too close of one of these 150,000 pounds whales. being smacked by one is like being hit by a train. boatsers should stay 100 yards away. and the shut down of the

nuclear pant might be the -- plant might be the most expensive in history. it could cost 2 billion dollars, were ask -- $4 billion, and taking down the plant could take 20 years. spent fuel rods will be stored on site unless they come up with a better place for storage. it's been off line since tubes were found to be daggled a bay area lottery winner just want toss put the money in the bank except for some new wheels. he bought the 750,000-dollar ticket, the 25-year-old says he's happy and very content, the only specific thing he wants to do besides saving some money is buy a nissan 350z

sports car. a bay area commuters will cash to burn could have a new way to get around. remember this water bike? it's a pontoon bike. now his invention is on sale to the public. the x1 bike cost just under $6,500. the company says it can fit in the trunk of your car. all right, you like barbecue? blues music? art? we'll show you where to be tomorrow right here in the bay area. and the weather tomorrow? we'll have your full sunday forecast and what to expect for the weekend.

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a noticeable cool down swept into the bay area this amp, and i think -- afternoon, and i think we'll see additional cooling tomorrow. still 72 in antioch, oh, those nice summer were nights. closer to the -- summer nights, and closer to the bay it's cooler. upper 50s past moon bay, so clouds and fog back around the bay area filling in as a speak. i'll look at that in just a moment. the winds are on shore. it was a robust on sure breeze that brought the cool down this afternoon, 10 to 15 degrees of cooling inland. and low clouds moving back across the bay, and i think we'll be pretty well filled in

getting into the overnight hours and for tomorrow morning, so expect the overcast skies once again for sunday morning. these clouds to the south and to the east of us coming in from the south, and desert southwest, take a look, in addition to that moon soon moist -- monsoon moisture, we have this right here that's bringing rain in southern california. it was pouring over parts of la, so they have that going on there. for us at home, pick it up for you tonight, show you into tomorrow morning, low clouds at the coast, but notice we've got the mid and high level clouds coming our way once again, so tomorrow morning, we're off to a good start. by the afternoon those high clouds still coming our way and the sierra, those thunderstorms will linger there. for us at home i don't think the clouds will be a big deal

tomorrow, but into monday and tuesday we could see changes coming our way, so we'll be tracking that. as we get going tomorrow, around sun rise temperatures in the upper 50s to low 60s, 61 for livermore, and 63 in antioch temperatures in the upper 70s. san francisco 64, cloudy and cool at the coast, inland east bay, and temperatures in the upper 80s to low 90s, so warm but a lot better than just even yesterday. 69 san jose, the extended forecast showing temperatures fall off just a bit more monday, and then we hold steady in a comfortable pattern through the business week, but that's the tropical moisture working back to the bay area, we'll be tracking that for the first part of the week.

thanks. all right, a little girl with a big talent has gotten some major recognition. take a listen. crazy. hard to believe, but that little girl playing that mozart sonata by heart is only 11. the gallery said she was among hundreds of competitors in the us and canada, and her prize is a 10,000-dollar piano. and the state prison in vacaville is so proud of its music program it's letting the public hear a sample. [ singing ] the rehabilitation program allows inmates on good behavior to form bands, all types of music are represented.

musicians from the outside donate the instruments, as for teaching some of the long time inmates tutor the younger prisoners. you might say performing is one way they can escape. thousands came to downtown oakland today to enjoy the art and soul festival. the 14th annual festival features music and food, art, and lots of family fun. crowds filled the 10-block area to sample barbecue, listen to the blues, and see artists at work. people say it's become a tradition. >> it's just a good time, it's not expensive and the food is great. >> >. there's music and a lot of great entertainment. >> it's a part of our heritage, we can come together, listen to music, have good food. it's a community event.

>> and it continues tomorrow from noon to 6:00. all right, coming up, we get to hear from the greatest punter in nfl history as ray guy is inducted into the hall of fame. >> plus the newest member of the oakland a's takes the mound.

good evening, thanks for joining our saturday night edition of sports wrap. the a's made a splashing trade and today two johns in one big

inning seemed to ease the fear. they traded cespedes for lester, and they looked to extend the 1-0 lead. look at that, his entire bide in the throw -- body in the throw. they review the play and gordon still out. royals pitcher vargas was perfect until the 5th. reddick, oakland takes the lead, lowrie comes up with the bases loaded, overruns 3rd base, and he pulls a hamstring. eight of the nine hits by oakland came in the fifth inning fire storm. two runs score, and then a third run comes