. >>> i'm michael finney. finney friday free stuff coming up. look at these guys and tell me, what do you think free stuff is what do you think free stuff is today? ♪ ♪ isaac hou has mastered gravity defying moves to amaze his audience. great show. here you go. now he's added a new routine. making depositing a check seem so effortless. easy to use chase technology, for whatever you're trying to master. isaac, are you ready? yeah. chase. so you can. >>> the trial date for kate steinle could be set as early as next friday. >> abc7 news reporter live at pier 14 where kate was shot and killed. melanie? >> reporter: well, here's the issue. defense attorneys want that federal agent to testify, but the bureau of land management says he's exempt from a subpoena. those defense attorneys can put in a special request, but even that can be denied. the man charged with kate steinle's murder, juan francisco lopez sanchez said he found a gun in a bag under a bench. the bullet he fired ricocheted and hit steinle. someone stole the gun from a vehicle when off du

. >>> you can meet michael finney and ask questions directly. some problems he's already solved. >>> live where you live. this is abc 7 news. >>> from reaction to action. that's what's happening after the iteam shows mees pictures at an office party dressed up like prisoners. good evening, i'm dan ashley. >>> i'm ama daetz. it was tuesday when the story aired. now jundges and lawmakers are airing and they're apologizing. >>> dan noyes is back with the update to his exclusive investigation. >> the reaction has been swift and furious after our report was e-mailed to every sitting judge in the state. >> i was appalled. >> sacramento superior court judge is director of the alliance of california judges. she's shocked by what the eye team uncovered on tuesday. >> this is not anything any judge i know would ever tolerate. ever. >> i obtained photos of last year's halloween party of the california courts whose goal is access, fairness and diversity. they imitated the tv show "orange is the new black" turning their cubicles into -- they painted their fa

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mike's finney reporting from town center corday madera, i'm michael finney. >> thank you, michael.ney making things happen. >>> an unlikely organization is pumping in to help build this year's a burning man temple. something burned down in a spectacular fire in the nevada desert. >> pg&e donating dead trees to build the gigantic structure. california's drought and beetle infest trags killed millions of trees, many dead trees shipped to a mill in richmond, turned into lumber to build the burning man temple. >> taking boards, cutting them, stacking them kind of like, like a log cabin almost but in a really beautiful methodical way and basically building a huge wooden pyre. >> the temple along with a wooden structure of burning men are set on fire on the last day of the festival. this year's event runs from august 27th through september 4th. >>> i think i'll feel like a burning man the next couple of days. spencer christian is here with a look at the forecast. going to be hot. >> it is. certainly in the inland areas. not so at the coast. what's happening now. fog at the coast. sunny s

we're holding an ask finney event. event. if you have a ♪ ♪ isaac hou has mastered gravity defying moves to amaze his audience. great show. here you go. now he's added a new routine. making depositing a check seem so effortless. easy to use chase technology, for whatever you're trying to master. isaac, are you ready? yeah. chase. so you can. ♪ ♪ award winning interface. award winning design. award winning engine. the volvo xc90. the most awarded luxury suv of the century. this july visit your local volvo dealer to receive sommar savings of up to $4,500. >>> breaking news in berkeley where police are asking for help finding a missing 5-year-old girl. take a look at her. she was last seen with her mother about 3:15 this afternoon. she was wearing a black shirt, black pants and gray tennis shoes and had short hair in twists. this is a picture of her mother. police say that davis has diminished capacity. the mother has two braids with black jacket and blue jeans. if you seen the two of them. call 911 immediately. >>> go go with a

finney's friday free stuff. >> what do you have for us today? >> food or entertainment first? >> let's go food. >> you're not sure. >> dinner and a show. >> this is from ozery bakery. isn't this amazing. this is you'll get one full pack of that. it's a $4 value. the hearty pre-sliced thin sandwich buns. they are made of 100% whole grains for less bun and more flavor. it contains hot time honored bread making traditions. it also tastes very good. >> rich and healthy. >> they are substantial. >> now we're going to entertain you. let's talk about going out for stern grove. have you ever been out there? absolutely amazing. everyone can attend. the san francisco pballet's onl summer bay area's performance. as many people can show up. the performance is 2:00 p.m. this sunday. look at the picture there. if you've never attended the event there it's worth going just to be there. it's so beautiful. it's over there. right off of 19th street. 19 19th avenue. you'll find it. >> how do question get on this? >> go to abc7news.com and click on finney' free stuff. >>> we want to thank joe for

we'll have a red carpet report coming up. >>> i'm michael finney. ask finney is just ahead. taking questions on twitter and facebook. post your question on #michael#l if finne on #michaelfinney, and i might answer them. >> we'll take a look at the weather in just a minute. >> you see the fog at the golden gate bridge. still traffic moving >>> could food be killing you. new research may provide the answer. abc news reporter >> for moms-to-be, pregnancy is not a risk-free proposition and now an updated report says pregnancy-related death rates have not improved if the past decade. they compared pregnancy deaths between 2006 and 2010 to t t t t potentially the same. the good news, deaths related to hemorrhaging and blood pressure all declining since the early 2000. that's more than offset by the cardiovascular disease and other diseases women have before they're pregnant. they suffer chronic medical conditions or obese, it makes pregnancy riskier. you know the message, put your mask on before helping others. make your your pregnancy is as risk-free as possible. with your medica

. >>> i'm michael finney. ask finney is just ahead. i'm still taking your questions on twitter and facebook. i'll answer them right here be just a little bit. >>> i'm spencer christian and warm to hot weather is just ahead as well. i'll the energy conscious whopeople among usle? say small actions can add up to something... humongous. a little thing here. a little thing there. starts to feel like a badge maybe millions can wear. who are all these caretakers, advocates too? turns out, it's californians it's me and it's you. don't stop now, it's easy to add to the routine. join energy upgrade california and do your thing. >>> hay jor upgrades on muni will cause major headaches next month. >> reporter: warning signs at muni stations got some attention today as commuters started realizing life on muni will be changing starting tomorrow. >> reporter: weeknights service will stop running at 9:30. that does include friday nights. it will be no muni subway service on the weekends starting this weekend. some who work on the weekends felt caught

you know what that means. >> oh yeah, michael finney is here with friday free stuff. what's up? >> spa day at home and the fair. let's start with the fair. the alemeda fair is considered one of the top 50 in the country. tths a cla it's a classic fire. you guys have been there. swing by will call. it's a $15 value. this is one i like. deep fried mac and cheese balls. >> i'll try that. sdp you had me at deep fried. >> okay. dor doritos corn on the cob. >> i take it's doritos s doritos around the shell. >> i don't know. >> drew was telling me about that. that sounds amazing. i would try that. >> perfect. that's all you need to go for that. now that we're going to show you a good time, we'll make sure you look good. let me hand this off to you right here. i'm calling it your spa day. this is from double dare. it's got a four step system. it includes hydro gel, 24 karat gold under eye patches. we do stuff up. >> my undereyes are more sterling silver than dpoeld. >> how do we get this? >> do to our website, e abc7news.com. >>> tths a first for birds. why they might be the rock star >

. >>> i'm michael finney with >>> today facebook unveiled plans for a massive expansion. project leaders say the goal is to create a neighborhood center for all to enjoy. some wonder how it will impact housing and traffic issues already plaguing the area. abc 7 news reporter chris nguyen has the story. >> reporter: in the bell haven neighborhood the reaction adviser to be olympics mixed wh bring up facebook. >> it's increased the values of the home but i feel like the quality of life has gone down. >> reporter: this residents went thrilled about facebook expanding its physical footprint in the city. a 59 acre site the company already owns just south of the bay front expressway. >> the campus needs to be integrated into the community. there needs to be pathways and connections so that neighbors feel like they can access the community and the amenities and retail stores. >> reporter: any renderings show a building to be built in separate phases including office and grocery and retail. 1500 units of housing will be krubted on site of which 15% will be below market rates. inf

he spoke to us at our ask finney event in daly city. seven on your side's michael finney has your answer. >> how do you fight a ticket that you did get on your car or the subsequent notices in mail, and was given on a sunday in san francisco on a street that doesn't have sunday parking meter. >> hey, dawnver. you just did it. you did a great job. now you have 21 days from the date the ticket was issued. now you have two ways to dispute this. you can fill out a form and mail it to the san francisco municipal transportation agency, or now you can go online and go to the website and submit photos and documents to prove why you're not responsible for paying that ticket. now, i'll post a link on abc7news.com. donovan, it's going to be a hassle. you can get through it. good luck and thanks for your question. >> if you have a question for michael finney, record it on your smartphone or tablet and share it on social media using the #askfinney. and you could see your question answered here on abc7 mornings. >> following breaking news out of the

michael finney is here with them. >> they're fall like dominos. gymboree is closing, crazy 8 and jany and jack. the children's clothing store joins so many other clothing chains that filed for bankruptcy. gymboree has more than 1,200 stores, and 11,000 employees. here in the bay area, five gymboree stores, five crazy 8s and one dameian jack will close their doors. i have a link to the complete list online. check out to see if 9 one in your neighborhood is still open. >>> you need a receipt for making donations. here's a work-around. give to your local coin star machine. the coin counters are known for replacing coins with dollar bills and gift cards. you can also make donations to charity through the machines. there is no cost. and a receipt is printed. i told you late last week that amtrak was considering following the airlines by jamming in more seats. well, there's already been pushback. senator charles schumer is asking amtrak to scrap the idea. the move would reduce legroom onboard its trains ruesulting i more rows of seats, more passengers a

. >> reporter: i'm michael finney. ask finney is just ahead.ing your questions on twitter and facebook. post them with the #askfinney and i'll answer them here in a little bit. >>> i'm spencer christian. the 3rd of july looks like it will end on a foggy note. what about the f the energy conscious whopeople among usle? say small actions can add up to something... humongous. a little thing here. a little thing there. starts to feel like a badge maybe millions can wear. who are all these caretakers, advocates too? turns out, it's californians it's me and it's you. don't stop now, it's easy to add to the routine. join energy upgrade california and do your thing. >>> listen to this, the disdain pacific northwest residents have for california transplants. certainly some of them is nothing new. someone took that frustration to another level. preston page woke to this yesterday, messages such as go back to california spray painted across the front of their house and their car. the car was also keyed. page and his fiance moved to portland from southern

a lot of times debt collectors look, michael finney, bay area, close enough.he best time to buy international plane tickets? >> okay. it really depends which country you plan to visit. in general, the rule is 45 to 60 days in advance. the exception is, holidays we celebrate here, and important days on their calendar. if you're traveling during high season, buy them earlier. good places to check are google flights and kayak. you can get a good grip on what a good deal is, and you aim for that. >> now, if you have a question for me, record a 10 to 15-second-long question, share it on social media using the #askfinney and we'll answer it right here on abc 7 news. >>> well, a in you study claims that artificial sweeteners may actually make you gain weight. researchers analyzed 37 studies on artificial sweeteners which followed 400,000 people over ten years. they found over that period, the sweeteners could actually increase weight, body mass index, and waist circumference all which could put you at heart disease. short cuts usually don't work. >> we know from func

michael finney is asking questions. the first comes from i got a payroll cheng a few years ago that i did not cash. how can i redeem it? >> by now that state has been turned over to the state's unclaimed property division. the potential is it's sitting there waiting for you the pick it up. go to the website unclaimed.org. there you search by state, city and name. i'll opost a link on abc7news.com. >> where's the best place to find scholarships for college? >> there's several ways to go about this. first check with financial aids and scholarship office at the college you plan to attend. then go to fast web.com. you'll create a free account and it matches you and your portfolio and your ideas and where you want to go to school with scholarships. finally, look at career one stop.org. that's sponsored by the u.s. department of labor. you filter by award types and that type of stuff. do not rely on ads that you see on the internet. many are complete rip offs. people spend hundreds and thousands of dollars. do not get involve

she spoke to us at our ask finney event in daly city.s her answer. >> is it legal that if i miss my flight on a round-trip purchase, the airline removes my return flight and i lose that credit and have to repurchase again my return flight at last-minute prices? >> hey, lynn. that's a great question. the answer is yes. they do it all the time. the airlines are protecting their pricing structure. here's the deal. passengers sometimes buy a cheaper ticket to a further location, but then they deplane at a connecting airport. it's called hidden city ticketing. many get away with it, but sometimes they don't. and then they end up in your situation. now, if you weren't doing the hidden ticketing thing, i would call the airline and plead my case. they might not do anything for you at all, because remember, they don't have to, but maybe they will. lynn, thanks for your question. >> seven on your side's michael finney is headed to the north bay to hear your questions. he'll be at town center on friday starting at 4:00 p.m., that's right where i ha

. >>> i'm michael finney.uestions on twitter and facebook, just post them with the #ask finney and i'll answer right here in just a little bit. >>> i'm spencer christian, making the push over the bay right now. but enjoy the cool weather while but enjoy the cool weather while it lasts, because h food. water. internet. we need it to live. but what we don't need are surprises, like extra monthly fees. i see you, fee, played by legendary actress anjelica huston. you got me, mark. we just want fast internet for one, simple rate. for all the streaming and the shopping and the newsing, but most of all... for the this. internet for one everyday simple price and no extra monthly fees. >> a vietnam war veteran received the nation's highest military distinction today for his repeated acts of valor. elizabeth herr has more from the white house ceremony. >> reporter: president trump honoring a hero, presenting his first medal of honor to an army medic from michigan for his bravery and sacrifice while serving in the vietna

abc news, los angeles. >>> time now for ask finney. 7 on your side michael finney answering questionslp sell the food product and based on what i see at costco, i'm going to say yes. >> it does. there was there cool article in the atlantic monthly. it showed pizza samples increase pizza sales by 600%. that works. interestingly if you taste a samplg there's research showing you feel social pressure to buy the product. something to think about the next time you go shopping. they know what they're doing. they give you a piece and you feel like peer pressure. >> i don't feel obligated but it's something you never would have thought to try and you like it. >> if it tastes good. >> john wants to know are there any safety concerns with fidget spinners? >> are there ever. there's a bunch going on. the consumer product safety commission started looking into allegations that pop withdrew lar are -- popular toy can fall apart. something to think about. i also reported last month that two moms said a bluetooth fidget spinner burst into flames while charging. now the consumer product safety kpli c

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michael finney answers a question that might help you out.also ahead, the way the energy conscious whopeople among usle? say small actions can add up to something... humongous. a little thing here. a little thing there. starts to feel like a badge maybe millions can wear. who are all these caretakers, advocates too? turns out, it's californians it's me and it's you. don't stop now, it's easy to add to the routine. join energy upgrade california and do your thing. >>> 6:25. time to ask finney and this morning pamela has a question about security deposit ice spoke to us at alameda. >> i'm wondering how i could get my security deposit back from the rental unit. i was told since i'm there for 14 years it reached a statute of limitations and didn't have to pay me back. >> hey, pamela. that is crazy! i've never heard of anything like that being said. remember, it's state law that a landlord must give back your security deposit within 21 days after you move out. get that in writing what he said to you and i'll have a conversation with the landlord.

. >> and michael finney looks into whether today's prime day deals on amazon are really worth it. >> now, from abc 7, live breaking news. >> breaking news. a fire forces evacuations in southeast san jose. this fire could grow to 500 acres and people's homes are at risk. >> reporter: da >> david louie joins us live. how is the firefight going? >> reporter: the fire is still raging out of control. it is not yet contained. what we're looking at is a roadblock just off of 101. a lot of people are trying to get to their homes, but the area is cut off. we have aerial video of how the firefight is going. what you're seeing is an aerial drop from cal fire. they have tankers up there. they have water drop helicopters, as well, trying to get a handle on this fire. the wind is blowing. that means the flames could spread quickly. that's why they said originally while there are 40 acres that burned, the potential could be for 500 acres. let's take a look at a map. metcalf road where i am is on the west side of the fire zone. san filipe is on the other side. people are being turned away and stay a

i'm michael finney. "7 on your side" gets her money back. ♪ ♪ isaac hou has mastered gravity defyinges to amaze his audience. great show. here you go. now he's added a new routine. making depositing a check seem so effortless. easy to use chase technology, for whatever you're trying to master. isaac, are you ready? yeah. chase. so you can. things are heating up for the wta.mer. time to play. when the us open series hits stanford for the bank of the west classic, join the celebration of summer. where the action off the court, is just as hot as the action on it. july 31st through august 6th. it's time to shine brighter than you ever thought possible. the us open series. we're serving up the best of summer. don't miss the wta action while it's in stanford. >>> a car carrier full of brand-new tesla model 3s. the $35,000 all-electric model 3 car is tesla's attempt to enter the mass market. customers will start taking delivery at the end of the month. >>> b.a.r.t. is trying to clear up confusion and controversy over the way it publicizes crimes on the system to which riders, some are criti

. >> time to ask finney.n rafael has a question about houses. >> he spoke to us at our ask finney event. michael finney has your answer. >> hey, michael. how do you save up for a nice house? >> hey. that's an important question. spaemsh here in the bay area. here's what you need to do. get cheap rent now, don't buy too much car, and quit eating out as much. then, as soon as you can buy a home in an outlying area, do it. then let it increase in value, and then you buy a home closer to where you want to end up. then you do that a couple times. that's been the workable strategy here in the bay area for 50 years. worked for me. bronson, good luck r and thanks for your question. >> if you have a question for michael finney, record it on your smartphone or tablet. share it with us on social using #askfinney. or go to our website and you might see your question here. >> the grateful dead is synonymous with san francisco. how you can drive a car owned by one of the legendary band members. >> a proposal to delay start

. >> time to ask finney.t air travel. >> he spoke to us at our ask finney event in alameda. michael finney has his answer. >> what is the best time of year to buy international plane tickets? >> hey, there. it really depends on which runt raw you plan to visit. in general, the rule is 45 to 60 days in advance. the exception to this, holidays that we celebrate and important days on their calendar. now, if you're traveling during a high season, then you need to buy earlier or you may end up paying double just to get there. a good place to check is google flights and kayak. there you can get a good grip on what a good deal is and what is not a good deal. thanks for your question. >> if you have a question for michael finney, record it on your smartphone and share it with us using the #askfinney, or go to our website, abc7news.com/askfinney. >> bruno mars fans were burned with fake tickets in sacramento. what everyone needs to watch out for, especially if you're going to the show tonight in san jose. >> and fremo

. >>> i'm michael finney. ask finney is just ahead. just post the #askfinney and i'll answer your questions h who are these people? the energy conscious people among us say small actions can add up to something... humongous. a little thing here. a little thing there. starts to feel like a badge maybe millions can wear. who are all these caretakers, advocates too? turns out, it's californians it's me and it's you. don't stop now, it's easy to add to the routine. join energy upgrade california and do your thing. food. water. internet. we need it to live. but what we don't need are surprises, like extra monthly fees. i see you, fee, played by legendary actress anjelica huston. you got me, mark. we just want fast internet for one, simple rate. for all the streaming and the shopping and the newsing, but most of all... for the this. internet for one everyday simple price and no extra monthly fees. >>> dangerous weather continues to rip across the country from arizona to pennsylvania, flash floods and high winds have destroyed neighborhoods.

i'm michael finney. 7 on your side is coming up. >> and next, the argument from attorneys that could the two ghost ship fire suspects charged with involuntary manslaughter right now released from jail. >>> live where you live, this is "abc7 news." >>> take a look. facebook today unveiled its plans for a massive expansion of its global headquarters. project leaders say the goal is to create a neighborhood center for all to enjoy. >> but some wonder how it will impact the housing and traffic using that plague the area by the bay front express and willow road. >> reporter: in the not too distant future, more changes could be coming to facebook's foot print. but some aren't sure what to make of it. >> it definitely increases the value of the homes, but at the same time, the quality of life has gone down. >> reporter: the company announced plans to redevelop the old science and technology park that it already owns. new renderings show a mixed use village in separate phases. one environmental group is also the project. >> if people can be closer to their jobs, that means less driving. they

. >> he spoke to us at our ask finney event in daly city.>> i made a purchase through a social media site. and i am disputing the purchase due to the fact i did not receive the item. how will i go about doing that? >> hey, nicolas. this is hard if you didn't have someone sign for the package. so many packages are stolen from doorsteps. we have shown you that right here on abc7 so many times. and remember, that's not the online retailer's fault. so here's what i want you to do. i want you to start by getting a tracking number and see where the breakdown came in. and then ask again for a refund. if it didn't happen on your front door, they should help you out. thanks a lot for your question. >> if you have a question for michael finney, record it and share it on social media social media with the #askfinney. you may see your question answered right here. >> cannabis edibles have become the focus of the state capital as california prepares for the legalization of recreational marijuana. food and drinks were on display for lawmaker yesterday. th

it's time to ask finney.a question about generic drug prices. >> he spoke to us at our event in fremont. michael finney has his answer. >> why are some generic drugs 2 1/2 times more expensive in california than they are in some other states? >> hey, greg. i have tatell you, i have never heard that complaint before. if i had to guess, the drugs went up in cost from when you left your state and the next time you bought them here in california. generic drug prices have been on a wild ride. their costs go through the roof. one way to get a deal is to go through costco. you don't have to be a member to use their pharmacy. or you can sign up for a discount plan at one of the national chains. if that doesn't work for you, buy them by mail from your old state. greg, thanks for your question. >> michael finney is headed to courta madeira to hear your questions. he'll be at town center today from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. to meet you. we'll be set up between rei and urban outfitters. you can also ask questions on social media

. >> michael finney is here with that. >> it's about money. like middle class money is what it's about. this number might surprise you. personal bankruptcy filings are down 50% over the past six years. some of that decline is due to the affordable care act. consumer reports is out with a new analysis. it looks at how the aca may have helped millions of americans from taking the extreme step of filing for bankruptcy. >> reporter: as the senate works on its plan to repeal and replace the affordable care act, katie weber is playing close attention. the 29-year-old is fighting cancer. she says her expensive treatments would have bankrupted her had it not been for the financial protections of the aca. >> i don't know how many mris i've had but like in the dozens. >> reporter: they never ask why people are filing but many bankruptcy and legal experts spoke with agree on this. medical bills had been a leading cause of personal bankruptcy before health insurance expanded. >> medical bills are unexpected, large and unavoidable. people can run up a real

. >> michael finney has more. >> pg&e is delivering the power.he power. it gets really interesting. i've told you about these new community run utilities that pledge to deliver cleaner energy than pg&e. they are operating in several cities. thousands of san francisco residents are finding out they were automatically enrolled in a clean energy program too. the postcards are just now arriving at san francisco homes about understanding your energy choice. >> people are surprised because evidently the disclosure has failed. >> reporter: consumer action says customers didn't realize their power is supplied by clean power sf. communities can create their own clean energy utilities. residents are automatically enrolled unless they specifically opt out. >> that is going to frustrate consumers and anger them if they feel like they didn't have a fair say. >> reporter: advocates say it's the only way to get enough customers to buy power like solar and wind at low enough rates. >> the only thing that changes is that we're putting cleaner energy into the grid

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finney has her answer. >> why we are closing so many stores? bella, changing wants and needs of the consumer is what we're looking at here. online shopping is big and getting bigger. downtowns, they're making a couple back but malls are less desirable now to many consumers. a recent report predirected a quarter of all malls will be shut down off the next few years. we are losing retail jobs, the good thing, we are gaining delivery and warehouse positions. bella, thanks for your question. >>> if you have a question for michael finney just record it on your phone and send it to us on social media, use the hash tag #ask finney so we can find it or go to your website and you might see your question answered on abc 7 mornings. >>> 6:26. searching for air shooter just ahead why a trail of blood is leaving and the yok police confused. >>> plus heartburn and death, the way the two are being linked in a disturbing new study. >>> the fire in dan ville this morning leaving four people morning leaving four people with ♪ morning leaving four people with ♪ ♪

. >> michael finney has more. >> pg&e is delivering the power.t the providers of the power. it gets really interesting. i've told you about these new community run utilities that pledge to deliver cleaner energy than pg&e. they are operating in several cities. thousands of san francisco residents are finding out they were automatically enrolled in a clean energy program too. the postcards are just now arriving at san francisco homes about understanding your energy choice. >> people are surprised because evidently the disclosure has failed. >> reporter: consumer actions says customers didn't realize their power is supplied by clean power sf. communities can create their own clean energy utilities. residents are automatically enrolled unless they specifically opt out. >> that is going to frustrate consumers and anger them if they feel like they didn't have a fair say. >> reporter: advocates say it's the only way to get enough customers to buy power like solar and wind at low enough rates. >> the only thing that changes is that we're putting cleaner

. >> michael finney with that story. the recourts are quite popular. >> this all came out because of this journalism happened out of wisconsin. >> that's what people are wondering. >> the state department warns that it's tainted or bootleg alcohol may cause blackouts or severe illness. the warning comes after a wisconsin woman fell into a coma and died after drinking a cocktail after a five-star mexican resort. they received dozens of reports after it aired or should publish report. they blacked out or got sick after drinking while on vacation in mexico. some are concerned they may have been sexually molested. they should limit consumption and get medical help right away if they feel sick and watch out for your friends. new federal regulation allows consumers to file class action lawsuits with they have a gripe with the bank. the louse of representatives has voted to overturn that right. the new rule was just finalized. it involved forced arbitration clauses found in many banking agreements. the clauses require customers

if you have a question for michael finney, the hotline is open monday through friday, that number 415nuation of a 55-year-old tradition leads tonight's bay area's business watch. the department of energy has given stanford a five-year extension on its contract to manage the national accelerator lab. it's believed to be the nation's longest building. the research completed here led to four nobel prizes in physics and chemistry. >>> markets were mixed to start the week with not much movement. the dow dipped just five points, closing around 21,400. the nasdaq gained 23, and the s&p rose by two points. >>> well, the bay area is such a beautiful place to live. getting more beautiful as the temperature falls. viewers prove it every day. >> tomo photographed this se gall with it s beak wide open. this picture has the #abcnow which helped us find it. >> and here's a live look at the bridge. you can see a little bit of fog in there. drew is back to update the forecast. >> we're talking this limited fog along the coast. live doppler 7 hd along with satellite showing you a clear picture away fro

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. >> michael finney is here with more on that. michael? >> the auto industry has hit a bump. but for small vehicles is what it is. u.s. auto sales are down but not as much as had been predicted. cars, suvs, crossovers are selling well. sales of small cars and sedans are in a steady decline. ford told "usa today" the sales have peaked. so what does this mean to you? there are deals on sedans and small cars so bargain hard. >>> every year there are 150 children under the age of 5 drowning in swimming pools. most are between the months of june and august. 88% happen when a parent is present which means parents must make a plan. >> they have to designate a water watcher. supervision is a key instrument when it comes to having safer water especially in residential pools. someone who is of a proper age who will not be distracted. >> reporter: it's a good idea to learn cpr and put a safety fence around your backyard pool. just in time for our summer vacation, facebook has expanded its find wi-fi feature allowing users around the world to locate wi-fi hot spots. social media company

michael finney first alerted us to the recall of these winkle color burst toys. they're sold by the manhattan toy company. the plastic can become brittle, break into pieces and pose a choking hazard. the company has four reports of broken plastic but no one has been hurt. you should return the toy for a refund, and michael finney has more information on his facebook page. >> please run to your tv screens because we have adorable video you have to see. two sea lions shared a sweet kiss as they were released back to the wild. they were suffering from weight issues when they were rescued. they were nourished back to health and ran back to the sea. so they are doing well this morning. quite happy there. >> that is cute. >> next, a nuptial nightmare. the common crime here in the bay area that has one couple making a desperate plea. >> plus, the scoop on the juice. we'll hear from a friend who visited o.j. simpson in jail. >> and a nearly $700 uber trip? >> and a nearly $700 uber trip? the ♪ mom. ♪ ♪ where all the walls echo with laughter ♪ ♪ and every room has its own

use the hashtag ask finney. southern california start-up is helping to change up the long distance ride share business. tes loop is hoping the fleets of electric teslas will give them an edge. they buy a seat to get picked up. a trip in l.a. to san diego can cost between 39 and $79 depending on money. free wi-fi, snack, headphones and neck pillows are included. it focuses on long distance highway trips from 50 to 200 miles. >> it makes a lot of economic sense. you can drive them extremely high miles with low maintenance. >> according to the ceo, most of the trip is done in auto pilot mode. they are considering expanding to the bay area. it's hiring drivers here. >> get me a seat on tes loop. >>> brand new reservoir could bring much needed water to silicon valley. it will be the first reservoir in decades. not everybody is behind this project. >>> dan is here with a look at what's coming up. >> coming up next, inside the fire zone. abc 7 news reporter laura anthony is live in mariposa county. she talked with peop

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. >> michael finney coming up next.et ready to pay more for the lifetime passes to our national parks. why they're about to jump 700%. >> as you get your day into gear, keep on tap of weather and gear, keep on tap of weather and tr >>> 6:23. investigators looking into another incident at sfo after a propeller of a u.s. coast guard plane clips the tarmac. coast guard officials say they believe it was some kind of failure that happened when the plane was taxiing for takeoff. the runway was closed while airport officials looked for damage and debris. that comes after a nearly disastrous incident people are still talking about that happened on friday. the faa and ntsb investigating why an air canada plane nearly landed on a taxiway instelof the runway. four planes were waiting to take off when a pilot flagged air traffic control. flight aware shows the plane dropped as low as 175 feet before throttling the engines and pulling back up. >> wow. >> 6:24 now. san francisco officials have issued permit rules for bike sharing ope

. >> it's time to ask finney.el has a question about rental car disputes. >> he spoke to us at our ask finney event in alameda. michael has their answer. >> i this bill that keeps coming to me, now it's going to collections. they claim i rented aker. they can't tell me what car, nothing. i keep getting this bill for $12,667.03. it's like, i never rented a car. >> hey, michael. this sounds a bit fishy to me. so it might be completely fake. to check that, i want you to check your credit report by going to annualcreditreport.com and get your credit report for free. if it's not on there, it's probably fake. either way, i want either myself or one of my consumer counselors to look into this for me. give my hotline a call. we're open weekdays from 10:00 to 2:00. thanks for your question. good if you have a question for michael finney, record it and share it on social media using the #askfinney, or head to abc7news.com/askfinney and you may see your question answered right here. >> tracking breaking news in san jose. rep

time to ask finney. a question about her car. >> she spoke to us at an event in daly city. michael finney has her answer. >> i brought it in for a quick tire alignment, and then ended up telling me that my tie rod was broken and that they could no longer do my alignment. and also three safety lights came on in the process. >> hey, thena. that is tough. you need to file a complaint with the bureau of automotive repair. they'll take a look at your information and then they'll visit the repair shop and talk to the owner. they'll try to come up with a solution that both people can live with. now, i'll post a link to their website at abc7news.com. good luck, and i appreciate your question. >> if you have a question for michael finney, record it on your smartphone or tablet and share it on social with the htd ht askfinney, or go to our website. you may see your question answered right here. >> it seems like we're constantly telling you about fare increases on public transit. we're doing it again, this time on

. >>> time to ask finney. pedro from hayward has a question about rental maintenance.e spoke to us in santana row. michael finney has his answer. >> sometimes i feel our landlords are taking advantage of us in terms of getting maintenance done or getting things done like a simple light bulb. how would you help me in terms of getting things done. what kind of remedies would you recommend? >> hey, pedro. this is a landlord's market. and even if it wasn't, they're allowed to be lousy at their jobs. by law, they must keep your rental unit safe. but they don't have to keep it beautiful. check in with the tenants union and seek their advice for the little things and the big. good luck, and thanks for your question. >> if you have a question for michael finney, record it on your smartphone, share it on social media, and use t the #askfinney, or go to our website, abc7news.com. you might see your question answered right here. >> a bay area golf course out of business, but water users in the area are getting stuck with a big bill. >> we're getting new extremely clear images thi

. >> it's time to ask finney. about building credit. >> michael finney has her answer. >> i want to build my credit score up. >> that's an important question. i'm glad you asked. here's what you need to do. it's easy to say, not always easy to perform. pay on time, goent go overboard using your credit. if you don't have a credit card yet, i want you to apply. if they won't issue you a standard card, i want you to get a secured credit card. that's where you put money on account, let's say $200, and then they let you charge up to that amount each month, knowing they have $200 there if you don't pay your bill. now, treat your credit with care and your score will be great. it will go up. don't worry about it. thanks for your question. >> do you have a question for michael finney? record it on your smartphone and send it to us on social media. >> next at 6:30, we're tracking the extreme fire danger across the state today. >> a year after a big sinkhole opened up, work is finally going to start fixing it. how soon a dam

michael finney has a tip up next. >> also, aidaty leak involving millions of ♪ ♪ isaac hou has mastered defying moves to amaze his audience. great show. here you go. now he's added a new routine. making depositing a check seem so effortless. easy to use chase technology, for whatever you're trying to master. isaac, are you ready? yeah. chase. so you can. >>> 6:24. an iconic south bay deli is getting ready to shut its doors after more than 65 years in san jose. the owner says he's not happy about closing but he's facing a lawsuit for violations of the americans with disabilities act. a sacramento based lawyer said the parking lot striping and small bathroom stalls don't meet the standards of the ada. he doesn't have the money so he's closing the deli on saturday. >> to pull permits to put this in, the building has been here since 1949. it's going to take a lot of money to restructure, to redo a lot of things. >> other nearby businesses also received complaints from attorney scott johnson. he's filed thousands of these suits. the state's disability advocacy group says sometimes the only w

time to ask finney and he's done this whole segment on ms paint. just kidding.le has a question about moving. she spoke to us from walnut creek. 7 on your side michael finney has her answer. >> what's the ooep cheapest and safest way to move across the country? >> it is the wild west out there when you're moving. you have to be very, very careful. so if you're packing and driving yourself, make sure you understand the entire price. there are a lot of add johns, they can get sneaky. now if you're using moving companies, deal directly with the national brands and get an in opinion person estimate, that's extremely importnt. a third option is to have a service like pack rat or pod show up, they bring a store ridge bin, you load it up yourself and then they take it to wherever you say. i want to you compare all three because at times it is actually chooper to let the professionals do it than it is to pack yourself. you need to compare prices. ema, good luck and thanks for your question. >> yeah. sometimes less of a hassle too if you have a question for michael finne

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you heard karen finney from the campaign say, basically nothing to see here.is nothing like what we're talking about with trump and russia. what's your take on all this? >> we should stipulate that if, indeed, ukraine was trying to meddle in the u.s. election and if, indeed, democrats were somehow helping that happen, that would be a terrible thing, and we should be doing just like we've been saying about the russia scenario, everything in our power as a country to prevent foreign meddling in our elections going forward. what is -- in that sense, it's a similar situation, of looking at a foreign country trying to have influence in our election perhaps. as you noted, it doesn't seem to be in the reporting from politico or since, a top-down effort of ukrainian government actually seeking that the way the u.s. intelligence agencies believe vladimir putin is. that's first of all. but second of all, here is where the comparisons just start breaking down. this is, first of all, not a foreign adversary, so there's a difference between ukraine and russia, though no di

michael finney explores how this dash cam can be used for fun and safety. >>> plus, what it takes torate the fourth of july for celebrate the fourth of july for am celebrate the fourth of july for am (screaming) when you see an intruder, you act fast. boo. so do we. uh, why aren't you running away? raid kills roaches seven times faster than the next leading ant and roach spray. seven times faster? (gasps) raid! get raid and get tough on roaches fast. it's good to be tough. sc johnson, a family company. >>> spacex has postponed the falcon nine launch again. elon musk announced it on twitter. spacex is reviewing the rocket. the earliest they'll try again is tomorrow. spacex tried to launch yesterday, but the automated system aborted the mission ten seconds before takeoff. today marks 20 years since nasa landed the rover on the surface of mars. since that day, nasa has successfully sent eight other missions to mars. right now, the five nasa robots are exploring mars, as well as three robots from other nations. the hope is to spend the first astronaut to mars in the 2030s. astronaut jack