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it's been hot. >> i wish finney could do something about the heat.ar skies and here is a look at high temperatures. compared with record in loengss for today's date. you can see it was hot today. we're far from reaching any records. but that doesn't stop it from being uncomfortable and warm. high temperatures mid-90s from chico to sacramento. los angeles, 956789 here in the bay area it's going to be hotter tomorrow. a spare the air day with increasing ozone levels and we'll have a repeat of that saturday. we won't get any sig can't relief until monday. >> thank you. >> larry beil is back. >> yes. looking ahead, plus how does alex smith feel about facing old buddies sunday? sports is comi - "dear scan, "i've been a scan member for almost two years and have been very satisfied with the plan." - "i would like to thank you and your organization from top to bottom." - "i recently called into scan regarding a claims problem." - "i had been going round and round with a problem with a prescription drug order." - "it is nice to know that one phone call to you

. >>> 7 on your side's michael finney is taking your questions on twitter and facebook. he will answer them here live a little bit later. you can contact him at facebook.com/michael finney abc 7 and on twitter. >>> hundreds gathered in san jose today to celebrate the opening of a new charter school. it's the ninth rocket ship charter school in the city. abc 7 news reporter matt keller shows us what sets this school apart from the others. >> reporter: these kids may not realize it, but they won the lottery. they don't get any money. they are just among 465 students chosen to attend the latest rocket ship charter school in east san jose. the prep school is to eliminate the achievement gap in an area primarily serving low income students. >> from my personal experience, i see that it's not just a high quality education but motivational and they also encourage the students to do the best they can. >> reporter: today was the official ribbon cutting ceremony. the site of the school was formerly an old post office building on south jackson avenue. the system boasts of many acco

. >> consumer reports is partnering exclusively with 7 on your side's michael finney to find out exactly how safe they may be. >> or unsafe depending on which ones you're talking about. space heaters account for one-third of all home heating fires each year. more than 80% of home heating fire deaths. consumer reports says if you have an older one, consider replacing it. the new ones are much, much safer. kevin reilly lost his restaurant

michael finney has some answers. >>> an oakland teenager will send seven years in prison for setting another teen abler on fire on a transit bus last year. he will be formally sentenced next month. sasha, who identified him, had severe leg burns. the ins denlts sparked widespread community support for diversity. >>> one of the suspects of setting fires in alameda last month is thanking family and friends for their support. he left jail this morning after posting $150,000 bond. a judge cut the bond by more than half after reading letters from peterson's supporters. peterson says he was simply in the wrong place at the wrong time. >> it's extremely difficult, but i know we're going to beat this. i know i'm innocent. i just want to thank everybody. i really believe in the justice system right now. and i believe that, you know, they're giving me a chance. i need to take that. >> the fires last month damaged or destroyed several homes and businesses, as well as a number of cars. peterson and 22-year-old transient andrew gutierrez face multiple counts of felony arson. gutierrez has admitte

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michael finney is here with the details. always interesting. >> yeah, looking to buy a new car, you might want to listen to this report. consumer reports has just released this year's ratings of the most and least reliable new cars and car makers. there are some big changes this year. with infiniti dropping most dramatically and an american car manufacturer making the top ten. this is the most reliable new car you can buy. the scion xb, according to consumer reports' latest reliability survey. >> we collect data on over a million vehicles. we can tell you which are most and least likely to give you trouble. we have data on 28 brands as well. >> reporter: once again, the most reliable brands are dominated by the japanese with lexus, toyota, and mazda taking the top three spots. honda came in at number four. the four least reliable brands, dodge, ram, jeep and fiat. all owned by chrysler. >> chrysler has traditionally had more than its fair share of trouble. the addition of fiat in the mix hasn't helped. >> reporter: the new f

>> michael finney could help. >> come on. >> i'm giving away free -- no.do have more than $200 worth of stuff. let's begin with this. this is eye and lip motion. what it's supposed to do is make sure the skin around your eyes, your lips and the skin around your lips are hydrated to reduce dark circles, puffiness or wrinkles. contains organic vitamin a and it's supposed to help with sun damage. this stuff is not inexpensive. it goes for $75. >> what? >> for you it's free. >> give me that. >> see if it's as good as i have heard it is. now, yoga. let me show you some video here. yoga tree has got locations all over san francisco, eight in san francisco, one up in marin. you will get one free week at yoga tree. they provide the highest quality yoga and a welcoming environment. they offer 350 classes a week. there's got to be one there you want to take. choose from a wide variety of yoga styles. it's a value of $126. but why would you pay that when you can get it for free. $201 worth. >> so that's how we would get it. i'm hydrating. >> 546-7177 or log on to abc

michael finney steps in to help.an hour on abc 7 news at 6:00. >>> if you thought san francisco went crazy for madison bumgarner, imagine what it was like in caldwell county, north carolina, in his hometown of hicko hickory. >> they crowded into the gym to send mad bum this greeting. >> bumgarner graduated from south caldwell high school in 2007 after he led his baseball team to the state title. the only person in town more excited, his mom, debbie. >> i just like to be at home. i get too nervous. i went in 2010. and it's just -- i can't handle it. >> this game was even more nerve-racking. caldwell population 80,000. getting ready to announce a madison bumgarner today to honor their hometown mvp. >> his father sent a text message after the eighth inning last night. >> it reads, omg, you're so much more than awesome to see you work on the mound reminds me of watching you in high school. >> you are willing yourself perfection and dragging the team along with you. i couldn't be more proud of your baseball accomplishment

michael finney was there surveying the damage.s amazing, michael, that you were up there and trying to help folks in person. they were very grateful for that. >> i was glad we put together such a great group of people to come up there and help immediately. when you looked around, the damage as you reported on, was pretty bad, much worse than you could see. a lot of homes that looked fine actually shifted and they're in big trouble. >> one of the things i've been reading about is the lack of earthquake insurance. it's terribly expensive. >> it is really expensive and it doesn't pay very much. first of all, the average home is going to pay $600 to more than $1,000 a year for this. it's based on where the house is, how big the house is, and what the likelihood of an earthquake will be and the repair. then when it pays, it doesn't have a simple deductible as fire insurance does for a home, where, for instance, it's just $1,000 or maybe $2500. with earthquake insurance it works like this. first, they'll give you $1500 right off the bat

. >>> 7 on your side's michael finney reveals how you can get secret savings on car repairs even after your warranty expires. trying to mislead you about the effects of proposition 46. well here's the truth: 46 will save lives. it will save money too. i'm bob pack, and i'm fighting for prop 46 because i lost my two children to preventable medical errors and i don't want anyone else to lose theirs. the three provisions in 46 will reduce medical errors and protect patients. save money and save lives. yes on 46. >>> here's something you don't hear every day. doctors being recruited as volunteers to join s.w.a.t. teams so they can treat patients while unarmed paramedics are kept away during active shooter incidents. this is happening in santa clara county where a trauma surgeon is the latest to sign up and strap on a gun. abc 7 news reporter david louie has the story in san jose. >> reporter: doctors, especially those working in trauma centers, are accustomed to being on call for medical emergencies. dr. mccray is used to the stress and the 24 hour long shifts. however, he's volunteering t

coming up, 7 on your side's michael finney teams up with consumer reports. see which local brewer wins the taste test. >>> we are learning more tonight about that scary incident on an american airlines flight bound for dallas that had to return to san francisco in a hurry yesterday for an emergency landing. but was it really an emergency? that's the question. abc 7 news reporter laura anthony talked with an expert today and is live now from hiller aviation in san carlos with more. >> reporter: imagine settling in and all of a sudden the walls of the aircraft start to pop and crack. that's exactly what happened on this airline yesterday. but as scary as it was inside, aviation experts tell us on the outside, everything was fine. as this video shows, it was clearly an alarming flight for the passengers on american flight 2293 en route to dallas from san francisco monday afternoon. >> it was scary. >> reporter: she was sitting in row 15 right next to a panel that broke loose in midflight. >> we heard these popping noises and i thought something's moving around

you can contact me at facebook.com/michael finney abc 7. i will answer your questions here live with a microphone in just a little bit. >>> i'm spencer christian. nice view from the emeryville camera looking at the western sky which contains more blue than we have seen in the last few hours. clouds are returning. i will have the accuweather forecast in just a moment. >>> as we go to break, quick look at traffic as you take a look at the bay bridge toll plaza. look at this. everybody must already be at the giants ballpark. stay with us. ife, i insurance because it was too expensive. as a professional dancer, i tend to beat up my body a lot, and having health insurance is a priority for me. it's a relief to be able to keep the same doctor. i was born with a back condition that required surgery. i'm paying a fraction of what i used to pay. even with my back issues, i'm able to afford health insurance. i'm in. i'm in. i'm in. for the first time ever. over one million people have enrolled in health insurance through covered california. soon, you

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how kansas city is responding today. >>> i'm michael finney. in today's 7 on your side q & a is just ahead. i'm still taking your questions on twitter and facebook. you can contact me at facebook.com/michaelfinneyabc 7 and over on twitter. i will answer your questions here live. >>> i'm spencer christian from the east bay hills camera. we see skies becoming a little bluer as clouds and showers are winding down. i will show you when we can expect our next rainfall in just a moment. >>> taking a look at the beautiful golden gate bridge, some low clouds but you see sunshine peeking out and traffic moving beautifully. roars )rring ) - ( roars ) ( siren wails ) ( pop music playing ) ♪ when you're ready ♪ ready, ready, ready ♪ come and get it ♪ get it, get it ♪ when you're ready, come and get it ♪ ♪ na na na na ♪ na na na na na na na ♪ ♪ when you're ready, come and get it ♪ ♪ na na na na... female announcer: it's a great big world and it can all be yours. here and only here. ♪ come and get it. >>> the lord hits on royals is now banned from the stadiu

. >>> 7 on your side's michael finney is taking your questions on twitter and facebook. he will answer them live a little bit later. >>> let's take you outside now to san mateo bridge as you look live on this monday afternoon commute. so far, so good. moving smoothly in both directions. , , , now, americans everywhere are discovering that galbani ricotta inspires moments that are simply better. mmm, galbani (sfx: kiss). italy's favorite cheese brand. >>> seven new jersey high school football players are due in court this week accused of sexually assaulting younger teammates. the sayreville war memorial high students were arrested last week on sex crimes charges. the assaults happened during an alleged hazing incident. in light of the arrests, some anti-bullying advocates say new jersey's anti-bullying laws may need to be rewritten because the statutes don't specifically address teen sports. instead, it leaves the matter up to individual schools. >>> in new hampshire, two young brothers are hospitalized after a terrifying ordeal over the weekend. they were in an inflatabl

. >>> 7 on your side's michael finney is taking your questions on twitter and facebook and will answer them live a little later on. >>> checking your traffic on this friday, looking at the skyway in san francisco, traffic on the right-hand side heading toward the peninsula, 101 south, not looking too bad. more traffic on the left-hand side. that's approaching the lower deck of the bay bridge. >>> a warning for this week's traffic commuters faced a huge traffic mess coming into san francisco on the bay bridge this morning. it could be that way again on monday. drivers had to slow down as they crossed the three left lanes of the bridge just before the fremont street exit. the gridlock stretched back to highway 24 near children's hospital. traffic advisory signs showed the drive time to san francisco as 59 minutes. that's about double the time it normally takes to get into the city. cal trans is carrying out remedial work on the bridge. >> you don't have to come to a complete stop. >> let's take a look from the emeryville camera. you can see where traffic is slow, very slow heading into t

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they take matters into their own hands to escape. >>> i'm michael finney. today's 7 on your side q & a is just ahead. i'm still taking your questions on twitter and facebook which means you can contact me on facebook.com and on twitter. i will answer your questions here live a little later. >>> i'm abc 7 news meteorologist sandhya patel. a gorgeous scene from the emeryville camera, a few passing high clouds. shower chance for the north bay tomorrow looks like everyone is getting wet on saturday. i will have details for your thursday forecast coming up. >>> at 4:36, another live look at the afternoon commute. this is in walnut creek, interstate 680, oncoming traffic heading from walnut creek to concord, northbound. right side of the screen smooth sailing heading southbound. >>> a group of men stuck in an elevate oror in china were not waiting for help. one guy's a construction worker. he starts grabbing his hammer and pounding away at the bricks and eventually makes a hole big enough for this guy to squeeze through. as i watch the video, i'm thinking please,

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michael finney breaks it down for you. >> next, game three of a match up of the giants and royals. >> i'm sandhya patel. great looking weather that is changing for the game tomorrow night. details coming up. >> later new restrictions for travellers >>> let's talk about the governor ballot. prop 46 requires doctors to check a data base. >> a consumer activist agrees with it. >> michael finney is here now, talking about the real action. the law is what we're talking about. >> yes. yes. in california there is no cap on medical malpractice for economic damages. needed medical care or lost wages but, there is a cap of $250,000 on what attorneys and doctors call noneconomic damages. pain, suffering. that cap hasn't changed since the 1970s. >> his children were killed by a prescription impaired driver. he says that kept doctors out of court. . >> i was never able to bring the doctors overprescribing to any kind of judicial justice. >> why? his children were young. so there was little economic harm. no lost wages. since they die nod care to provide. that left noneconomic damages, only a quart

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michael finney investigates. that's all coming up in half an hour on abc 7 news at 6:00. >> thank you, ama. >>> what may be the largest gold nugget discovered in california since the gold rush will go on public display for the first time this weekend and it will happen in san francisco. >> we are giving you a preview of this amazing nugget. look how big it is. it was found by a man digging for gold in butte county. people still do that. the gold nugget weighs five pounds. it's as big as an adult hand, as you can see. >> it would melt for somewhere around $80,000 but its collector's value because of its size and the fact that it's from california is probably somewhere between $350,000 and $450,000. >> hello! the gold nugget is for sale if you have that much cash laying around. if you just want to look at it, it will be on display at the san francisco fall antique show starting friday. >> that's not going to cost as much. >>> thanks for joining us. >> for all of us here, thanks for your time. >>> welcome to "world

. >> 7 on your side's michael finney is here to explain. >> this may hurt netflix stock as well. soon you will be able to watch hbo without paying for a television subscription. the premium channel today announced its new streaming service which it will sell directly to viewers. you won't have to pay for cable or satellite subscription or any other streaming service if you don't care to watch those other channels. currently hbo's streaming service is only available through its go app which requires a cable or satellite subscription. if successful, other premium services would likely follow. this could be the start of an a la carte television service that consumer groups have long wanted. >>> microsoft and google have both announced it will offer a kill switch on the next version of window and android phones. the announcement comes six weeks after governor brown signed a bill that would require opt-out kill switches on all smartphones sold in the state. san francisco district attorney hailed today's announcement. he has been pushing hard for kill switches on smartphones as a good

. >> 7 on your side's michael finney is here with that story. >> the bad guys never sleep. everyone has been wondering how safe and secure these mobile pay systems are and now not a fantastic beginning, at least not for this one. a group of retailers including walmart and best buy created this as an alternative to payments by credit card. however, it is still in the testing stage and already trouble. the company just notified users that hackers stole their e-mails. thankfully the thieves did not apparently get any other sensitive information such as account numbers. users were told to be careful about opening e-mail attachments. >>> an online dating company has settled charges it was creating fake profiles of potential dates all to lure in more customers. the u.s. government charged jdi dating of the united kingdom with putting fake profiles on its websites. they include cupid's wand and find me love.com. they say the sites offered free memberships, then sent customers messages from phony suitors. customers had to pay for upgrades in order to respond to the messages. the ma

. >>> 7 on your side's michael finney is here with that and more. >> amazing day for consumer affairs. the national highway traffic safety administration issued a rare alert today for owners of millions of cars that have been recalled for faulty airbag. 4.7 million cars have been recalled but many of them have not been returned to the dealership for inspection. the warning covers cars made by toyota, honda, mazda, bmw, nissan, general motors and ford. at least four people have died because of this problem. also today, toyota issued a new airbag recall covering 247,000 older model vehicles, including the lexus c, corolla, matrix and tundra, bringing the total recall to just shy of five million vehicles. >>> police have a warning for parents this halloween. not all candy is for kids. with marijuana legal in colorado and washington state, there are concerns that pot-infused candies could show up in trick or treat bags. authorities are circulating a video produced by denver police with advice for parents. marijuana dispensary owner patrick johnson says it can be difficult to tell the diff

i'm michael finney. seven on your side is coming up. >> i'm sandhya patel. rain is on the way. i'll let you know if it's going to impact world series games and th now, more and more americans are discovering that... shred after shred... dish after dish... day after delicious day... shredding galbani mozzarella yourself inspires meals, and moments, that are simply better. mmm, galbani (sfx: kiss). italy's favorite cheese brand. now, america's number one block mozzarella. >> a poll shows proposition 45 may be headed for defeat it would give the insurance commissioner the power to veto rate increases on the health insurance just as he can now for auto insurance. we asked michael finney to take a look at the measure, he's here. >> should california regulate the price we pay for health insurance? that is the question to prop 45. it's actually a question that is stretching back decades. in 1980s, the government required all drivers buy auto insurance no price controls and rates were going up. so consumer watch dog jumped in. >> consumer federation estimated drivers have saved because

. >> i'm michael finney. coming up a way to sell a used car that is so easy. trying to mislead you about the effects of proposition 46. well here's the truth: 46 will save lives. it will save money too. i'm bob pack, and i'm fighting for prop 46 because i lost my two children to preventable medical errors and i don't want anyone else to lose theirs. the three provisions in 46 will reduce medical errors and protect patients. save money and save lives. yes on 46. >>> san francisco police are stepping up patrols at golden gate park after several bicyclists were attacked by robbers. this happened three times in the past few weeks. latest attack sunday night. police say robbers throw objects at riders one was then kicked and punched. and. >> a friend of mine had a brick thrown at him in chicago. i've had a number of things >> san francisco police say the same group of men may be responsible for all three attacks. >> it's fleet week. a parade of ships arrived this morning. hundreds of people watched from along the water front to see. but the highlight is the blue an

michael finney is here. you have cool stuff. >> i have you covered. it's all about hair today.et's talk about gray away for women. there's darker color, there's a lighter color. what you can do is spray away your gray. these products are becoming very very big right now. it's safe and gentle. this particular one is gray away for women. it costs $12.99 per can. you get two cans. so a $26 value. it comes in two color ranges, light brown and dark brown. you shake well, apply to your hair and the gray kind of goes away. >> you have one blond and one brown. what are you trying to say? what's up with that? thanks a lot. >> so check that out. it's a very cool product. now, now that you've got the gray away, now you got to get your hair to look good. i've got you taken care of there, too. roll video. the blow dry bar. you will receive one free blowout from the blow dry bar in san francisco. it recently opened here in san francisco. they are on sacramento street. you guys probably know that little shopping district out there. they don't offer cuts or color. they don't do washes. blowout

consumer reports is partnering exclusively with 7 on your side's michael finney to check this thing out>> now, the name of this technology, get ready, you will say this a lot soon, o-l.e.d. the l.e.d. screen with an o in front of it. that's the name of the technology. the tvs are remarkably clear and have a flexible super thin screen. consumer reports says they are going to shake up the television industry. this is the latest in television technology. it's called o.l.e.d. and is in consumer reports labs. the head of tv testing says it's the best display technology out there, combining the best features of plasma and lcd. >> what we like about it, it delivers on the deep black levels and unlimited viewing angles that we have come to expect from the best plasma. at the same time it delivers on power efficiency and the bright picture we have come to expect. >> reporter: o.l.e.d. stands for organic light emitting diode. organic stands for the layer of film which emits light when hit with an electric current. >> we ran it through the usual battery of tests and so far it is delivering on the

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>> a lot of folks get rid of it but 7 on your side's michael finney says don't throw it out. >> that's good to know. >> we have been saying this over and over. how many reports have i done on this? >> many. >> people are not getting the message. we will try again. don't do it. food safety experts say we throw out thousands of dollars worth of food that is perfectly safe to eat. many food labels are stamped with a date to sell by or use by. however, it doesn't mean the food will be unsafe to eat after that date. instead, it's simply what the manufacturer says it has determined that is the last day the food is at its highest quality. >> what most people think it means is that the food is bad after that date and they shouldn't eat it. it could be hazardous so they tend to throw it out. >> you want another reason not to throw out all the food? research shows a family of four throws out $2300 worth of perfectly good food each year. that's a vacation. >>> big smartphones are becoming big sellers but they also present a big fashion problem. these phones don't fit in small pockets. now a start

. >> michael finney is here with the answer. >> they promise, promise to erase your home from pollutants and dust. "consumer reports" tested dozens of air purifiers. air cleaners that makes claims of cap turning 99% of irritants, removes allergens like dust, pet dander and pollen, and healthier, fresher air. "consumer reports" tested 26 portable air cleaners to see how well they worked. testers pumped contaminants into the controlled chambers of dust and cigarette smoke. >> we want an air cleaner that's going to be able to remove smoke and dust from your room quickly and quietly. some of the models we tested were slow, and not terribly effective. >> the three poorest performers were from hamilton beach, hoover and holmes. >> even the best air cleaner isn't going to be enough, if you're not very proactive about removing contaminants. vacuuming, dusting, making sure the rooms are adequately ventilated. and that you're not doing things like smoking in the room. those things are actually much more important than just using an air cleaner. >> if you still want an air cleaner, "consumer report

. >>> 7 on your side's michael finney on space heater safety. >>> the golden gate bridge district is facing a multi-million dollar deficit and now it's floating a plan to try to stay above water. that plan is to charge fees for pedestrians and bicyclists to cross the bridge. abc 7 news reporter vic lee joins us from the bridge with that story. >> reporter: this is what the bridge is facing. >> the district has a $33 million five-year deficit that they are trying to address. so in order to figure out how to increase revenue, how to cut costs, this is one of the many initiatives they are considering. >> reporter: the one initiative out of 45 initiatives, i might add, that's the most controversial is charging pedestrians and bicyclists a toll or fee to cross the bridge. the idea didn't sit well with almost all of the tourists and locals we spoke with. >> we pay a lot to come here so to pay for this. >> we already raised the price to seven bucks for cars crossing. i got to pay that every day. now you're going to tell me i got to pay to walk across it, too? seems a bit ridiculous. >> repo

. >> consumer reports is partnering exclusively with 7 on your side's michael finney to check it out.these are lightweight. they are a big deal right now. stick vacuums, they are called, weighing less than ten pounds. many cost under $100. there are some new ones that promise to be better cleaners but they cost a whole lot more. consumer reports put them to the test. >> need a quick pick-me-up to keep your house looking nice for the holidays? new lightweight stick vacuums from shark and dyson promise to not only do the trick but promise to be as good or better than full-sized vacuums. so consumer reports challenged them with this deep cleaning test, where dirt is poured on and pressed in, a test normally reserved for full sized vacuums. the stick vacs couldn't keep up. >> suction alone isn't enough. vacuum needs to have some weight and a powerful brush roll. stick vacs are generally under ten pounds and just won't do the job. >> don't count them out. when compared to others, they actually took the top three spots in consumer reports' tests. number one is this dyson dc-59 animal that d

how it could improve your shopping experience. >>> i'm 7 on your side's michael finney. government goes after at & t. the very best apps to alert you about product recall. >>> the party is over. again. at the halloween house in riverside just days after kevin judd got his 12000 light display up and running, the city shut him down. the plug was pulled two years ago. this year he moved it to another neighborhood but the noise and crowds forced police to shut it down again on sunday. >>> in our nation's capital, the question looming is will republicans end up with control of both houses of congress. abc news reporter karen travers takes a look from washington, d.c. >> reporter: one week before election day. republicans are cautiously optimistic they will have a big night. they need to pick up six seats to take control of the senate and right now, numbers guru nate silver puts their chances at 63%. a new poll from abc news and the "washington post" explains why the midterm landscape is so bleak for democrats. more than two-thirds of americans say the nation is seriously off

here's michael finney. >> good morning. space heaters can warm up a chilly room, but beware, they account for one-third of all home heating fires each year. and more than 80% of home heating fire deaths. consumer reports has just tested more than two dozen space heaters and says if you have an older one, consider replacing it. the new ones have gotten safer. kevin riley lost his restaurant when a fire started in the apartment above. he says firefighters determined the blaze was sparked by a space heater. >> it was all of maybe 45 seconds up there, and that's all it took. that hallway filled up with smoke very quickly. >> reporter: consumer reports checked a variety of heaters to see how well they work and if they have the latest safety features. all the heaters tested have a safety switch that turns them off if they overheat or tip over. and they all passed this safety check. testers measured how hot this terry cloth towel gets and see whether it burns or catches fire. none did. >> even so, we recommend placing space heater

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. >>> 7 on your side's michael finney is taking your questions on twitter and facebook.e will answer them here live just a little later. >> at 4:10 on this monday, checking your traffic, san francisco skyway as usual on the right-hand side, your traffic heading toward the peninsula, 101 south moving much better than on the left-hand side, traffic approaching the lower deck of the bay bridge going to the east bay. >>> in florida, the u.s. coast guard rescued ten cuban migrants in the waters off miami. they were found clinging to an overturned raft. no word on their condition. three others are still unaccounted for. officials say there has been a surge over the last year in cuban migrants attempting to reach the u.s. by sea. >>> out now! >> a group of good samaritans was caught on cell phone video saving a man's life over the weekend near richmond, virginia. the driver was stuck in the burning car. people started trying to kick in the sunroof at first and when that didn't work, a man with a hammer broke the glass and pulled the man out. the driver was taken to the hospital

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here's michael finney. >> good morning. space heaters can warm up a chilly room, but beware, they account for one-third of all home heating fires each year. and more than 80% of home heating fire deaths. consumer reports has just tested more than two dozen space heaters and says if you have an older one, consider replacing it. the new ones have gotten safer. kevin riley lost his restaurant when a fire started in the apartment above. he says determined the blaze was sparked by a space heater. >> it was all but 45 seconds up there and that's all it took. that hallway filled up with smoke very quickly. >> reporter: consumer reports checked a variety of heaters to see how well they work and if they have the latest safety features. all the heaters tested have a safety switch that turns them off if they overheat or tip over. and they all passed this safety check. testers measured how hot this terry cloth towel gets and see whether it burns or catches fire. none did. >> even so, we recommend placing space heaters at least three fe

. >> until michael finney tackled the problem. hey john check it out. whoa!h i was testing to see if we really can turn any device in your house into a tv and the tablet worked just fine but i wanted to see if the phone will work as well. so i shrunk sharon. every channel's live just like on tv but it's my phone. it's genius. shh! i'm watching tv. tiny sharon is mean. i'm right here. watch any channel live on any device around your home. the x1 entertainment operating system only from xfinity. >>> we know opening of 49ers stadium brought new excitement but glitches such as that game day traffic. >> yes. problems. one season ticket hold had an unusual problem he called michael finney. >> dave cooper has been going to 49ers games since old days. >> my dad took me to the game when i was five years old >> he watched as they struggled >> i didn't care. you know? >> and started winning. >> i watched them and really take it to them. you know? amazing. >> so when the team moved, he bought licenses where he sat. then, filled with excitement, dave got to see where he w

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michael finney reports, it isn't just any ring.or someone it has serious sentimental value. >> you might recall the story of katie evanback. she bought a secondhand purse at this buffalo exchange in berkeley last december. she lost her keys but later found them inside the hole of the lining of her purse. she found a box of stuff and a note on a napkin and a diamond ring. >> it's been a fun thing to have happen in my life. >> we first brought you katie's story back in june and asked you to call the berkeley police department if you thought the ring might be yours. police tell us they received well over a dozen calls. >> some people lost their rings as much as 30 years ago and they were hoping this was the one. >> unfortunately the ring didn't belong to any of them. so on this date she's turning the ring over to berkeley police. it's been appraised for $1,000 but she would never think of keeping it for herself. >> everybody could use $1,000. but the story is so fun. >> police will return the ring to katie in the rightful owner isn't

i'm michael finney ahead on "7 on your side." the latest scam and who it is targeting. good morning, usher! hey! did you know bees communicate through dance? me too... we're practically twins! look for big g cereals with money saving offers on these breakfast favorites and give your budget a boost. . >> a young child falling into the jaguar exhibit at the little rock zoo sent nearby visitors and staff rush together rescue. abc news reporter chuck severson reports on how this all happened. >> number one, hey, we need somebody over here at the little rock zoo. we had somebody fall into the tiger exhibit and the tiger attacked the baby. >> a three-year-old child slipping over the rail, falling nearly two stories into a jaguar exhibit. the boy's father calling for help, throwing things. a nearby water motion, his camera bag to fight off the big cats as they attacked his son on his foot and neck. >> he's in there with the -- >> yes. it's not good. >> one zoo staff arrived, they were able to keep the tigers at bay with fire extinguishers, lowering to ladder into the pit, and