no injuries have been reported. >>> that is a sweet sound we look forward to on fridays. >> michael finneys here with finney's friday free stuff. what do you have on tap. >> do you guys know what a zine is. >> like a magazine. >> well all of the magazine racks they built all over the city 20 years ago when the internet was taking off and they were never used, they are opening up and they are selling and we're giving one to you. let's hold it up right there. this is called free by the bay and it says right here it is from the grand news stand. that has poetry, local writers and zines. this weekend they are having a big affair there and you get that free. that is called free by the bay. now if you are done with that, perhaps it is time to go to a comedy club. and we have you covered there with an excellent young comedienne. this is at the punch line club. one complementary pair of tickets. they are good to see the comedienne carmen lynch on july 28th, 29th or the 30th. that is pretty special. normally we only have one night. she is a stand-one writer and you may see her on the good wife or a

michael finney has tips on putting the money away on the ask michael finney. ask michael finney. >> a woman has filed >> and an 11-year-old has a question for michael finney on her education. >> what is the best way to pay for college? >> you are only 11 and asking, i am sure you will do well because you are certainly off to a good start. college is not cheap. one option for families is to save through a 529 college plan. your parents and grandparents and aunts and freeways can contribute and the away insurance are not taxed so you can invest the minute and it is not taxed. you are wise beyond your years to be thing about this. good luck to you and director family. >> rose is on top of it if you have a question for michael finney report it on your smartphone or tablet and go to abc7 news abc7news.com finney. >> a woman is blaming the glass slide that just opened in los angeles for an ankle enjoy say she [ it and is sue the owners of the slide attached to the exterior of a skyscraper part of the renovation of the tower that does not give you enough time to slow

all the best time to bay, michael finney is answer the michael finney is answer the question about when >> the abc7 news app, on the go, on your schedule. news that lives where you live. >> a florida family is safe. the pole impaled their van yesterday, the mother lost control and crashed into a fence. the poll want straight through the windshield and a passenger seat head read. federals say the people nearly hit a child sitting in a car seat. it missed everyone. no one was hurt. >> google maps has a new look, cleaner and getting rid of elements not necessary including "areas of interest," covered with a shade of orange highlighting places where there are a lot of thens to did. they are work on a feature to allow data to be download through wi-fi for those with limited data plans. >> now, time to ask michael finney and this is on buy a new home. michael finney has the answer. >> what is the best in to by a house? >> great question. it depends on which part of the bay area you live in. the best time to by a house in san francisco and the east bay including oakland and fremont is early oc

. >> renters, know your rights, michael finney explains what to know about satellite cable service.service. >> as you get out of bed h >> the american lung association said four out of five homes in the united states have one bed with dust mights -- mites including bacteria and fungus and stuff you cannot see. when you manufacture use sleep you kick them up until they get in the air and you breathes them in. there are some things to do, placing an air purifier next to the beg and do not forget to wash bedding inment water once a week. >> now, and michael finney, on facebook, can companies put dish satellites on apartments building roofs when the owner has not authorized the installation? michael finney has the answer. >> the federal rues are clear: an apartment manager cannot stop you from putting up a dish in it is one meter or less in diameter, like that, but you cannot use common areas lie the roof without permission. you can only install in areas you control such a balcony or patio. happy viewing, vera. >> if you have a question for michael finney record it and go to abc7news.co

michael finney is showing how to claim money you may have forgotten, and the future of forgotten, and future of commuting, driverless >> future of driverless mass transit debuts in the bay area in a matter of weeks. according to our media partner, two driverless shuttles will be tested in concord in the summer. they will then be used to transport workers in san ramon. they were purchased from a french firm and seat six with six others to stand going no faster than 25 miles per hour. the shuttles are super bowled -- are intended to be used for sharp trips. >> now, ask michael finney. michael has a question of old bank cds. "7 on your side" has the answer from michael finney. >> i have an old deposit certificate. how do i redream it? >> first, contact the bank and see in they have the money or a record of the money. in not, go to www. unclaimed look up to see in the state is holding money. old accounts must be turned over to the state. so check and see if that happened. in it is fill out a form and they send you the minute. >> if you have a question for michael finney record it and head

. >> michael finney is here with today's consumer news. >> a lot going on today. the government said fuel economy of the nation's fleet of cars and trucks likely won't meet the target in 2025 because low gas prices have changed the types of vehicles people are buying. now under standards set back in 2012, automaker fleet were expected to get an average of 54 1/2 miles per gallon by 2025. but in a report issued today, the government said that is more likely to be between 50 miles per gallon and 52.6 miles per gallon. the report is part of a review that will decide whether to relax the standards or keep them in place. now consumer and environmental advocates claim there is no need to dial back these regulations, that additional technology could be employed to meet the goals. conagra foods is recalling 195,600 pounds of pf chang frozen chicken and beef have possible metal fragments found in the sauce and they are curled and malable and shiny and between two and nine millimeters in diameter and could be embedded in the sauce contained in frozen meals. >>> have you got

michael finney?it card to build credit. >> can use it to build credit early but make you can afford it and do not buy what you cannot pay off that movement another option, a better option, that is a debit car, find one that is linked to a checking account, a is inexpensive, and look at a credit union or schools will offer deals. that is a much pet are way to go then a credit card for a college student. >> if you have a question for michael finney report it on your smart phone or tablet and go to abc7news.com or share it on social #askfinney. >> next, tax dollars at the center of an effort to reform the san francisco police department. >> improve safety on an east bay highway after a series of shootings, when the school as are up and running. >> in cleveland for the republic -- republican national convention and what you can expect as the convention is underway today including who will take the steam. >> the highs across our climates are from 5 to 9 degree cooler are from 5 to 9 degree cooler than age

facebook has not commented. >> now and michael finney. "does a contractor have to be on site for a city inspection." michael finney has your answer. >> a contractor is not required to be on-site but it is really a very good idea in the inexpect -- inspector has questions or concerns. it is not common for the contractor not to be there so ask yourself, why does my contractor want to cut out on this? >> if you have a question for michael finney record it on your chart phone or tablet or share it on social # askfinney. your question could be answered here. >> at 6:30 we are working to get new dill on the breaking news from italy, two trains collided head on leaving 20 people dead. >> a warning for east bay homeowners after a series of break-ins and how your home could be a target for thieves. >> more options for the morning cup of coffee, with a new offer manage starbucks if you are going dairy free. >> you can see behind me we are off to a different start with the sea breeze back and the marine layer and clouds so temperatures are cooler-th

. >>> i'm michael finney.estions right here live a little later. >>> i'm spencer christian from emeryville. low clouds building at the coastline and they are advancing eastward pretty soon. i'll have the accuweather forecast coming up in >>> this is a cause that has literally gone to the dogs. the police dog has joined his handler in a viral challenge in great britain. this is called hashtag 22 push-ups and it asks you to do that many aday for veteran suicide. that is based on the number of veterans that commit suicide each and every day and the numbers are similar in britain. and monty has it going there. it is tougher for the humans to do 22. but he has it going. >> and he sends a strong message. >> for sure. >>> a selfie by paul ryan is now sparking outrage. and when you see it, you will know why. >> he posted that shot on instagram over the weekend of himself with some 100 capitol hillin turns with a caption, i think this sets a record for the most number of capitol hill interns in a single selfie. well cr

. >>> i'm michael finney. ask finney is just ahead. taking your questions on twitter and maybe. just post them with the #ask finney. i'll answer your questions right here live in just a few minutes. >>> i'm spencer christian. looking westward from emeryville, here comes the fog again bringing with it july drizzle. i'll have the accuweather forecast coming up in just a forecast coming up in just a forecast coming up in just a ♪ amsleep number beds with you with sleepiq technology give you the knowledge to adjust for the best sleep ever. it's the final days of the lowest prices of the season sale, with our best-buy rated c2 queen mattress now only $699.99. know better sleep. only at a sleep number store. kn♪ light piano . only at a sleep number store. today i saw a giant. it had no arms, but it welcomed me. (hawk call) it had no heart, but it was alive. (train wheels on tracks) it had no mouth, but it spoke to me. it said, "rocky mountaineer: all aboard amazing". >>> surveyors are taking to the air to see what drought and disease has don

taste it before it's gone. >>> michael finney has been investigating car hacking for three years now.tonight, he's back with an important update. michael? >> tonight, new instances of car hacking, and a local company that says it has a solution. this at a time when many carmakers still don't believe this is much of a problem. it's like a re-enactment of a mad max movie. this security camera shows a vehicle driving down a san francisco street at night with a person perched on the window sil. the vehicle slows down as it approaches the parked suv. suddenly, the interior of the suv lights up. the window sitter scrambles out of his or her car and into the now unlocked suv. you are witnessing a car hacking. watch as the thief digs through the center console looking for valuables. this suv belongs to a guy we'll call rich. >> i think they learned how to hack the cars, and they're going on a scavenger hunt. >> reporter: i first told you about this three years ago. with these hackers, they were caught on camera in southern california. since then, through a series of reports, i've shown you ca

. >> now, ask michael finney.n has a question of the best credit card. "7 on your side" has the answer. >> i would like do know the best credit card. >> that is hard to say. let me tell you the main thing, the main thing is you keep your annual fee and interest rates low. after that, it depends on way are trying to do. looking to pay down debt get zero% interest and pay down. if you look for cash or reward points, there are many cards to choose from. before selecting a card compare them. go to some of the sites to compare. good luck. >> if you have a question for michael finney record it on the smartphone or tablet and head to abc7 to ask michael finney or share # askfinney. ago your answer could be answered here. >> a new princess is gracing hollywood with the red carpet welcome, debuting tonight an disney, a 16-year-old princess who must learn to be a leader before becoming queen. it was inspired by latin america stories. >> we are on breaking buzz in oakland where a crash that shut down several roads. some peop

michael finney will explain what you should look out for.ok out for. >> the morning cup of joe is >> a the abc7 news app, on the go, on your schedule. news that lives where you live. >> get a look at this: the bus of the future. it is calmed "future bus," driven 12 miles by itself like google self driving car but bigger. it can recognize traffic, people, and obstacles with a top speed of 43 miles per hour. mercedes said the driver only needs to take control when the bus faces oncoming traffic. >> opponents of warriors arena in san francisco have to hurry to keep the fight alive. they have five days to appeal a ruling by a superior court judge finding the environmental review of the site was adequate in mission bay. the decision clears the way for the new project to move forward for the arena. the warriors hope to break ground next year to be open in time for 2019. >> now, time to ask michael finney about time shares. >> my question is on my time share. >> i have been getting this question. a lot. for many, many years. go online to ebay and s

. >> now and michael finney.east palo alto we have a question of pay off student loans. "7 on your side" and michael finney have answer. >> how do you get ahead of student loans? >> i will give you advise you have never heard before: get a job with the government new or upon graduation. if you are a government worker and pay your student loan payment on time every month for 10 years, the rest of the debt is forgiven. that is a huge financial gain for government workers so you should look for work in public sector. the same deal applies to some nonprofits but not all of them, so check before you hire on. good luck. >> if you have a question for michael finney record it and go to abc7news.com/askfinney. your question could be answered right here on the morning news. >> next at 6:30 a land to ease traffic congestion in the bay area. >> new detail on the wildfire that is still going strong near big sur with evacuation ordereds spokespersonned. we new have the number from the front line >> the challenge for hick anyth

. >> i'm michael finney. k finney is ahead and so i'm taking your questions on twitter and facebook. post them at the hashtag ask finney. i'll answer your questions right here live in just a little bit. >> i'm spencer christian from mt. tam we see fog beginning the daily push-out over the bay. how much sunshine for the fourth of july weekend? i'll have the accuweather forecast coming up in just a moment as abc it's tfrom the old way off buying and selling cars. introducing beepi, the radical new way to buy & sell cars, all online. carefully inspected, guaranteed and delivered right to you. if you never have to step foot on a dealership lot again, neither should they. beepi.com zero to happy. >>> in land -- thailand, moesha has a new prosthetic limb. she lost her leg to a land mine decades ago. she show she is doing well on this new leg. in fact, this is her ninth leg. she regularly receives new limbs to support her additional height and weight. >>> oh, my goodness. hate to burst your bubble, ha ha, but twinkie

. >>> i'm 7 on your side's michael finney. another way to take your money. and new information about sports authority bankruptcy. that and more coming up. >>> and later, stolen kittens in the east bay. what police say about the people who took these felines when abc 7 news at 5:00 continues in >>> san francisco firefighters arrived on the hill this morning to find a camper van engulfed in flames. the call came in at about 9:30 this morning. firefighters were investigating reports that fireworks were heard in the area prior to the blaze. they are not sure if fireworks were a factor or just a coincidence. >>> a legendary bay bar in san francisco is on the verge of closing but help may be coming to save the stud bar south of market. >> a 300% rent hike is a big reason the owner has to close. abc 7 news reporter vic lee is live at the bar with more on the story. vic? >> reporter: well, eric, the bad news is that these bars may become permanent. just two weeks ago the stud bar celebrated the 50-year anniversary. the good news is that there are people banding toge

7 on your side michael finney said don't panic. what should we do, michael? >> now if you do have one, there is a clear remedy. finally. the hoverboards are powered by lithium ion batteries and they have 99 reports, 99 of these batteries exploding and catching fire or sending up smoke. >> all of the models that are recalled were made with fundamental design flaws that put people at real risk. >> [ inaudible ]. you can now get a repair, replacement or refund depending on which board you have. i have posted all of the information you need to get a refund or the new batteries or whatever, you can find that information at website 7 news.com under 7 on your side. >>> your favorite sunscreen may not be protecting you the way it should or the way you think. the top selling sunscreens on amazon does not pass muster with the journal of the mernl medical a -- american medical association. they should have three important qualities. first protect against a broad spectrum of ultraviolet rays, uva and uvb and it should be water elizabeth hur resistant. if it says waterpro

. >> michael finney is here with us in the newsroom with more. >> this is an it string. the agreement filed by the counties of loke areas and shell is accused of misleading the shell gift and gas rewards program -- i should say gift cards and gas rewards program. they did not admit liability but agreed to pay $672,000 in fines to go toward restitution and penalties and to pay for new technology to ensure future compliance. shell did not return 7 on your side phone calls requesting comment. >>> after prodding from federal regulators a ceo will lead a task force to stop the robo-calls. they will look into new technology that will prevent the robo calls from ever getting through. at&t and ceo randall stevenson previously said such technology could not be deployed without approval from the federal communication commission. >>> companies found a violation of workers laws will soon face hefty fines. starting august 1st, fines will go up 80%. that is because the fines haven't been increased since 1990. and are now being adjusted after congress passed a law last year. the new ma

and she did the right thing by answer a recall notice but new at 6:00, from michael finney, the car owner who paid big bucks to fix problems she said never existed wno family today nana? no traditional sunday pancake breakfast mimi? they usually show up just about this time, don't they? oh well, i'm sure something came up. you have heard about denny's new pancakes though... 50% fluffier more vanilla-ier... but surely they're not at denny's right now.... surely. are denny's new pancakes fluffier, tastier, better than yours? only you can decide. >>> in the south bay, kaiser permanente is donating $1 million to 32 santa clara county groups. among the recipients, the boys and girls club and the girl scouts. the mon will go to nonprofits that work on issues like health care, access, healthy eating and mental health awareness and violence prevention. >> all important things. >>> now to knee replacements and a new report on ratings at bay area hospitals. >> michael finney is here with that. michael? >> replacement surgery could be a great option for some, but it is not without risk. and consumer

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. >>> and i'm michael finney. ask finney is just ahead.ll taking your questions on twitter and facebook and post them with the hashtag ask finy and i'll answer them right here live in a little bit. >>> and i'm spencer christian from emeryville, looking west where we see very little in the way of low clouds. very soon none at all. that means a warm-up is on the way and i'll have the details in the accuweather forecast in a >>> apple watch sales are tumbling. sales are down 55% since the watch launched last year. that is according to a new report from market intelligence firm ibc. apple is expected to deliver an updated operating system this fall. the apple watch 2 is expected to debut later this year. >>> a bit of a shake-up on the billionaire index. jeff bezos moved past buffet yesterday into third place. bezos is worth $65.1 billion and buffet coming in at a mere $65 billion even. the index monitors the wealth of the ultra rich. microsoft owner bill gates is number one at $89 billion, the spanish founder of the clothing stores ortega is i

i'm michael finney. 7 on your side is coming up. >> i'll have the beach forecast and your fire works forecast coming up. >> and one of northern california's >>> we're changing from the bay area into northern california mega region. abc7 news is live in antioch where bart unveiled new cars. >> reporter: you can see ut here to antioch there is a barge of how fast it's becoming a mayinga region. these animations simulate the new antioch extension. a 10-mile link that will take thousands of daily riders beyond the end of the line in pittsburgh by 2018. >> we have growth out there. we want to make sure that it doesn't get choked off by lack of transportation. >> that is what the bay area council has dubed this area. it's evolving into a region of 21 counties. tens of thousands stream in from sacramento. blurring the lines between the areas, places like antioch that used to be on the trend with cheap housing and horrible traffic could find itself in the middle of things by 2030 with this broad extension. >> i think the crash that people will have access to get from their homes to the jobs

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michael finney looks at how this helps people >>> is your wallet filled with a chip card? >> that is really catching on. and michael finney is here with us now. >> reporter: the chip cards can be used at a number of merchants but how does that help you? some are still relying on the stripe swipe, more are asking us to insert chip cards. visa vice president says her company has seen a decrease at counterfeit fraud and says that is good for consumers. >> if it's going away from merchants, attractiveness is also diminished. >> the biggest xhant the seconds to use them. but new equipment is going to make using a card more like swiping again. >> we're going to be able to insert your cards and fwerer yat a code, and that is two seconds or less, then, the aujry sxags comes back. >> martin ferenzie dropped by the office to show me what may be the future of the cards. >> when you're online, you are often asked to provide a three-digit number. we're introducing a dynamic cdb. >> the number changes every hour. >> it is a solution that we're proposing to reduce the amount of fraud tha

. >> michael finney has more. >> there is a lot going on today. the self-driving consumer groups is calling for a slow-down in approving this type of technology. consumer watch dog and other groups sent president obama a letter today saying the industry is rolling out technology before it is safe. the coalition was referred to the crash of a self-driving tesla that killed the driver in florida. tesla said it will redouble efforts to train drivers on how to use the self-driving mode safely. that is not what the consumer groups want to hear. but as the groups called for a slow-down. nissan is releasing a self-driving car of its own. this video right here released by nissan shows the new minivan with so-called pro-pilot technology and set to be released next month however it is not completely autonomous. right now pro-pilot is designed only for highway driving in a single lane. it controls steering and breaking and acceleration. a new version in 2018 will be able to change lanes and in 2020 the technology is said to also handle urban driving. compute

i'm michael finney. 7 on your side is coming up. >> i'll have the beach forecast and your fire works forecast coming up. >> and one of northern california's >>> we're changing from the bay area into northern california mega region. abc7 news is live in antioch where bart unveiled new cars. >> reporter: you can see ut here to antioch there is a barge of how fast it's becoming a mayinga region. these animations simulate the new antioch extension. a 10-mile link that will take thousands of daily riders beyond the end of the line in pittsburgh by 2018. >> we have growth out there. we want to make sure that it doesn't get choked off by lack of transportation. >> that is what the bay area council has dubed this area. it's evolving into a region of 21 counties. tens of thousands stream in from sacramento. blurring the lines between the areas, places like antioch that used to be on the trend with cheap housing and horrible traffic could find itself in the middle of things by 2030 with this broad extension. >> i think the crash that people will have access to get from their homes to the jobs

michael finney looks at how this helps people >>> is your wallet filled with a chip card? >> that is really catching on. and michael finney is here with us now. >> reporter: the chip cards can be used at a number of merchants but how does that help you? some are still relying on the stripe swipe, more are asking us to insert chip cards. visa vice president says her company has seen a decrease at counterfeit fraud and says that is good for consumers. >> if it's going away from merchants, attractiveness is also diminished. >> the biggest xhant the seconds to use them. but new equipment is going to make using a card more like swiping again. >> we're going to be able to insert your cards and fwerer yat a code, and that is two seconds or less, then, comes back. >> martin ferenzie dropped by the office to show me what may be the future of the cards. >> when you're online, you are often asked to provide a three-digit number. we're introducing a dynamic >> the number changes every hour. >> it is a solution that we're proposing to reduce the amount of fraud that is going to increas

michael finney is here with more on that. >> you see the stories every year and every year 23,000 people wind up in an emergency room after taking a supplement. a consumer reports investigation said 15 ingredients being sold right now are potentially harmful. supplements are easier to get than prescription drugs an they carry an aura of being nor natural and thus safer. and a consumer reports survey finds 50% of americans believe that supplement makers test the product for effectiveness and 38% believe they have been tested for safety by the food and drug administration. >> supplement makers don't have to prove the products are safe and that they work and that the packages contain what the labels say they do. >> consumer reports has just released an investigation on supplements. >> because the investigations are so weak they could be contaminated and be ineffective and spikes with prescription drugs and have harmful side effec effects. >> the council for responsible nutrition said that supplements are adequately regulated and a vast majority are safe. consumer reports has identified 15 s

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. >>> i'm michael finney. i'm taking your questions on twitter and facebook. with the hashtag ask finney and i'll answer your questions here live later. >> and i'm spencer christian. from the east bay hills camera, a little bit of lou cloudiness over the bay right now. it is a very mild to warm weekend coming our way and i'll have the forecast >>> a big day for facebook. the menlo park company said a million people use the messenger app every month. messenger added some 300 million new users since last june and three other facebook products have crossed the 1 billion mark. what's app and groups and facebook itself. >>> air bnb has hired eric holder to help the company create an anti-discrimination policy. the san francisco based company has received complaints of racism among hosts and face lawsuits claiming bias. he will work with a civil rights attorney on the project. >>> a seminole moment in world history took place 47 years ago today. >> it is one small step for man, one giant leap for man kind. >> it was july 20th, 1969 when neal armstrong became the fir

. >>> 7 on your side michael finney.ensive to live in san francisco, but do you know what you could be doing in ♪ amsleep number beds with you with sleepiq technology give you the knowledge to adjust for the best sleep ever. it's the final days of the lowest prices of the season sale, with our best-buy rated c2 queen mattress now only $699.99. know better sleep. only at a sleep number store. >>> it was a historic moment in space exploration. right now the juno spacecraft is orbiting jupiter. we have the latest from los angeles. >> reporter: that pop -- and that out of this world celebration in nasa jet propulsion lab in california were confirmation that juno had made it. >> we prepared a contingency communications procedure and guess what? we don't need that any more. >> reporter: the solar powered spacecraft is orbiting jupiter after the independence day arrival. it is the closest encounter and these are the first images. the mini moons and the massive planet circling. the billion dollar mission named joy -- launched fi

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7 on your side's michael finney has the answer. >> debt collectors can charge interest on debts theyug they can't inflate debts, which means they can't charge more than the original contract called for. now, if you were actually paying off the debt, i would contact the hospital directly. they may have sent the account to collections by mistake and you might get a better deal sticking with the hospital. troy, good luck. >>> if you have a question for michael finney, record it on your smartphone or tablet. head over the abc7news.com/askfinney or share on social with the #askfinney. you may see your question answered on abc7 news. >>> this is new video out of new zealand. this restaurant employee either completely oblivious or ignoring a masked gunman who comes in. he walks up, the employee continues to serve another customer, though. the masked man eventually leaves the restaurant. he's like i guess this isn't working. >> that is customer service. >> police are still trying to identify the gunman. but, wow, all right. that tactic worked. >>> we are going to come back with more on the b

. >>> and i'm michael finney.inney is just ahead and so i'm taking your questions on twitter and facebook and post them with the #ask finney. we'll answer questions here live later. >>> i'm spencer christian from the east bay hills and you could see it is sunny as it gets on a summer day which suggests that a heat spike is going to continue. i'll have the accuweather forecast com you guy's be good[ bark ] i'll [ bark ]later. bye. see ya pal. xfinity home provides 24/7 professional monitoring for 24/7 peace of mind. aw. aw. aw. aw. [ dryer running ] know what your pets are up to... party's on! ...with xfinity home, connected, protected home. xfinity customers: get a great deal on xfinity home and ask about free installation. call or go online today. see the secret life of pets, in theatres july 8th. >>> well, we've got some proof that people are not the only ones who can photo bomb picture. nasa scientists said it happened to them when they were taking pictures of earth last week after a -- over a four-hour period.

michael finney helped a local veteran with her issue. hi, michael. >> a woman showed remarkable patien patients. >> almost two years ago, next month, it had been two years. >> that is how long she has been dealing with her purchase. the army core veteran bought a dryer on the same day it closed for good. marion gave us a copy of her receipt. marion told her sears didn't have a record. >> they had my money. >> she called asking why her dryer wasn't delivered. they referred her to sears on hill top mall. >> i called them, and tried to talk to the manager. no response. then we went in person to the store several times. and every time i went, the management won't talk to me. >> she did reach an assistant who invited her to the store to get a refund. but a family ergency came up and she said it was several months before she can go back to tears. she did and that manager no longer worked there. she can find no one to help her he won't talk to me. >> more time elapsed and we got a hold of sears. sears did in the return our calls or e-mails. >>

michael finney helped a local veteran with her issue.ichael. >> a woman showed remarkable patien patients. >> almost two years ago, next month, it had been two years. >> that is how long she has been dealing with her purchase. the army core veteran bought a dryer on the same day it closed for good. marion gave us a copy of her receipt. marion told her sears didn't have a record. >> they had my money. >> she called asking why her dryer wasn't delivered. they referred her to sears on hill top mall. >> i called them, and tried to talk to the manager. no response. then we went in person to the store several times. and every time i went, the management won't talk to me. >> she did reach an assistant who invited her to the store to get a refund. but a family emergency came up and she said it was several months before she can go back to tears. she did and that manager no longer worked there. she can find he won't talk to me. >> more time elapsed and we got a hold of sears. calls or e-mails. >> i'm just very happy with 7 on your side. >> here is

. >>> i'm michael finney. ask finney is coming up.till taking your questions on twitter and facebook. post them with the hashtag ask finney and i'll answer questions right here in just a little bit. >>> i'm spencer christian. from mt. tam, you see cooling low clouds and fog advancing from the coast and we have a cooler daytime weather pattern coming our way as well. i'll have the accuweather forecast in just a moment. >>> and checking traffic on the smato bridge and on the left >>> now that the democratic convention is over what, did we learn? >> reggie aqui went to find out with the help of a dry erase board and a pen. >> here on the very streets where our founding fathers walked, seven things about the convention in seven words or less. >> i'm from kentucky and we're truly great when we all work together. >> my name is alexander hunter and i'm from texas and what i learned from the convention was our election was rigged. >> and back there is the liberty bell. and this is amar'e from chicago. what do you say? >> history will happen o

. >>> i'm michael finney. ask finney is just ahead.s on twitter and facebook. just post them with the #ask finney. i'll answer your questions right here live in a little bit. >>> i'm spencer christian from the east bay hills we see low clouds at coast and it looks like we may get more drizzle tonight. i'll >>> we continue to follow the breaking news out of newark where sky 7 hd is above this recycling facility where plastic and other materials are burning. this is all happening at smith avenue and cherry street. >> thick, black plume of smoke is covering the skyline for miles east of the fire. firefighters are concerned flames could spread to nearby businesses. this is all in close proximity. they are making process and no far no one has been hurt. that is the good news. >> and they say to make sure you are not exposing yourself to the thick, black smoke. the air quality district is on the phone and joins us with the latest. and what can you tell people about what is happening because of what is burning. lisa? >> we do have black smoke

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i'm michael finney, "7 on your side".s was at a liquor store as people lined up to buy powerball tickets. last night's jackpot was $390 million. this store is the luckiest in all of california. everybody has a dream. >> whatever island is for sale. >> you are going to buy an island? >> yes. >> my family would be happy. >> well, there were no big winners in last night's drawing, which means next wednesday's big jackpot will climb to at least $422 million. check out your tickets. here are those winning numbers. >> we have those numbers on our website, abc7news.com. >>> the grizzlies minor league baseball team has worn some fun jerseys over the years. those last night might have taken the cake. the team was inspired by the three amigos. it's the 1996 move had viola with chevy chase and martin and martin short. they have had shorts inspired by stormtroopers, classic movie monsters and the classic teenage ninja turtles. >>> nor more ahead. a college football player is being called a hero off the field for helping the police ar

. >>> michael finney is up next. >> tonight he's taking you to lunch. >>> saving energy and saving you money, the program ♪ sfx: crowd cheering sfx: crowd booing ♪ sfx: crowd chanting ♪ sfx: crowd cheering ♪ sc johnson, a family company >>> the competition for your lunch time dollars is fierce. >> michael finney tells us about a brand new service that promises to save you time and money. >> reporter: there's a restaurant ever where you turn in san francisco so for those looking for something to eat that can now mean savings. morgan takes a break to pick up lunch. the restaurant in san francisco's south market area is part of meal pass. the new service is made up of a collection of more than 100 eateries clustered in the market and financial district areas. >> i think it's great. it gets me out the door during the day and explore new restaurants. >> reporter: meal pass offers prepaid plans for about $6 to take out lunch. it joins a growing list of companies including food delivery services, uber eats and grub hop. this woman is a professor at san francisco state specializing in entrepre

. >> new at 6:00, michael finney >> new at 6:00, michael finney is tackling your questions. >> the wayay trackers >> the way devious way trackers will get your a. >> look at in, an incident that hurt eight sailors in march, a jet trying to land own a carrier ship off the coast of virginia that does nature stop. it skids off the ship and, finally...finally it reappears. officials say a cable designed to stop the jet snapped and it hurt several sailors, and investigators say human error is to blame but the pilot was able to pull up just before crashing into the atlantic. >> this is nature a lot you can do but be aware of this warning director fitness tracker keeps tabs of roar health and be can a way for hackers it access personal information. researchers say it is impossible embedded sensors in smart watches and fitness trackers could reveal your a.t.m. code. how? the use of the data from the sensors and could purity algorithm can help reproduce the user's hand movement when you punch in your a.t.m. numbers and then your pin number can be recovered and electric ron ice -- door lock. >>

i'm michael finney, "7 on your side". >>> the grizzlies minor league baseball team has worn some fun jerseys over the years. those last night might have taken the cake. the team was inspired by the three amigos. it's the 1986 classic starring chevy chase, steve martin and martin short. the team has also features shorts inspired by stormtroopers, classic movie monsters and the classic teenage ninja turtles. much more ahead on the abc7 sunday morning news. a college football player is being called a hero off the field for helping the police arrest a possible serial sex assault suspect. also, is this home part of disney history? why some members of the community are fighting to save it from demolition. ♪ ♪ you live life your way. we can help you retire your way, too. financial guidance while you're mastering life. from chase. so you can. >> well come back, earn. we are starting this half-hour with a look at the weather with our meteorologist lisa argen. >> good morning. a marine layer has been fluctuating just enough that we have some fogs at the coast and it's sunny in san francisco. 6

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. >> tonight, michael finney explains how you guy's be good[ bark ] i'll [ bark ]later. bye. see ya pal. xfinity home provides 24/7 professional monitoring for 24/7 peace of mind. aw. aw. aw. aw. [ dryer running ] know what your pets are up to... party's on! ...with xfinity home, connected, protected home. xfinity customers: get a great deal on xfinity home and ask about free installation. call or go online today. see the secret life of pets, in theatres july 8th. >>> this is "abc7 news." >>> pop-up restaurants are wildly popular as you probably know in san francisco. and the hottest of them all today was being run by high school students. "abc7 news" was at o'connell high school as students from a culinary class opened up their own pop-up pizzaria on campus. the teacher watched over the would fired oven to make sure everything was done properly and safety. the course also taught students how to run a business. >> it's difficult. but totally worth it. you see the smile on people's faces when they eat it. it's like, wow, i satisfied that person. it's a good feeling. >> custome

. >> now, ask michael finney.ld my credit store be affected when costco switches from american express to visa? >> michael finney has the answer. >> great question. no affect. at all. the swift just happened citibank did not pull credit reports. the card holder kept the same line of credit so the reporting agencies barely noticed anything happening at all. nothing should containing for you. >> good do know. if you have a question record it on the smart 15 or tablet at abc7news.com. can you see your question answered right here on the morning news. >> this is interesting what facebook is doing, making it easier to create fundraising campaigns for nonprofit charity. you used to is to post a think to external websites, say, gofundme but now there will be included in facebook. users can now campaign campaign pages with a personal story, a fundraising goal and a donate button and you are prompted to share to invite others to join. >> i could not love this any more, check out the french bulldog kissing her best friend,

i'm michael finney, 7 on your side. >>> you can feel the disappointment here in the bay area.eone in indiana won last night's $540 million mega millions drawing. it was the seventh largest lottery jackpot, that's a tongue twister, in u.s. history. here are the numbers. 8, 19, 20, 55, 73, and the mega number, 5. to see these numbers again, head over to abc7news.com. tuesday is the next drawing and the jackpot is a mere $15 million. >>> this was a welcome break from all the tough news this week. the dallas zoo put out this video yesterday showing its two-month-old baby elephant calf taking a bath. this was his first dip in the kiddy pool and it looks like he really loves the water. he doesn't have a name yet. >>> more than a thousand people lined up to sign up for a school supply give away in san jose. abc 7 news was outside sacred heart community service yesterday when the doors opened. the line was a quarter mile loan. some people camped out overnight. organizers say they'll have more supplies than before to give away. they say they'll need more because of the rising cost of l

do... at spam.com >>> the competition for your lunch time dollars is fierce. >> michael finney tellsbrand new service that promises to save you time and money. >> reporter: there's a restaurant ever where you turn in san francisco so for those looking for something to eat that can now mean savings. morgan takes a break to pick up lunch. the restaurant in san francisco's south market area is part of meal pass. the new service is made up of a collection of more than 100 eateries clustered in the market and financial district areas. >> i think it's great. it gets me out the door during the day and explore new restaurants. >> reporter: meal pass offers prepaid plans for about $6 to take out lunch. it joins a growing list of companies including food delivery services, uber eats and grub hop. this woman is a professor at san francisco state specializing in entrepreneurship. >> it's catering to people who are extremely busy so people who work in the financial district. >> reporter: it's also a way for the crowded restaurant field to reach san francisco's young consumers. that's the customer

. >> time to ask michael finney. here is a question on investing after college.inney has the answer. >> i am 25, fresh out of college, and looking for the best investment opportunities. >> thats for the question. first of all, congratulations on getting your degree. that is important. probably the best investment you can make. now, here is the order you need to do things: one, pay off student debt. two, invest fully in your employer's 401(k) program. three, save for a house. if you look to invest in the stock market invest in low cost mutual funds that track the broad market. at this point in your life that is the game plan. >> if you have a question for half manufacture record it on the smart again or tablet and go to abc7 news.com slash ask finney. or share it on social. your question could be answered right here. >> next at pock we are tracking major commuter alert an equipment problem crippling the commute in the east bay. >> hard to believe it is time to tuck about back-to-school. the big push you will notice this year as you stock up on supplies. >> i am re

. >> now, ask michael finney. a traffic signal light is not working at a freeway on-ramp does the stop law apply." >> here is the answer from michael finney. >> when lights are not on you treat it administration an ordinary on-ramp with no lights which help regulate traffic flow on to the highway. they are often only turned on during peak commute hours. now, if you are at a city intersection and there are no lights, treat it as a stop sign. great question. record your question on the chart 15 or tablet at abc7news.com/askfinney. you can share it on social with # askfinney. in the south bay a homicide investigation is getting underway in san jose. the details are in from the scene. >> the commute is getting an update and technology will take away headaches from drivers in the east bay. >> draymond green is talking now about his arrest. what he is saying. >> and early or sunshine from the roof and the highs today are going to be 3-11 degrees warmer than yesterday and above average, a heat alert will average, a heat