and michael finney investigate as whole new way to make your credit score soar. that's all in half an hour. >>> finally tonight, a local actor is excited to be a part of disney's favorite the lion king right here in the bay area. in the the show is playing in san francisco. and drew plays the sidekick to simba. >> it's about playing the part, but then i have this thing that is attached to my hand. and when we're in sync, i think it's pretty cool. >> even more than pretty cuool co cool, it's magic. and the lion king run up december 21. i've seen the show and it's very spirited. >> and the way they create the animals is staggering beautiful. >> good luck to all the characters. have a great run. >>> tonight, face to face. president-elect trump and president obama the oval office. they had never met. you will hear from both of them and the comment picked up on mike. melania trump meets michelle obama. preparing the next first lady. then, mr. trump taken to the capitol and is shown where he will be sworn in. and hillary clinton. 24 hours after conceding, the mom who w

>> great to meet you at ask michael finney even. it doesn't hurt to reply.by the up is called the home equity conversion mortgage. having medicaal has in impact on qualifications but there is an exception if you have medical debt that led to a lien on the whom it will be tough. each situation is different so it is best to consult and check in to it before you just decide it is not going to work. >> if you have a question for michael finney record it on the smart 15 or tab complete share it using # askfinney. you could see your question answered here. >> how clothing is inspiring a festive movement in an east bay city. >> unbelievable deficit in the case of a missing northern california mother after being reunited with the family and the new quest for justice. >> new dill on the investigation into san francisco-based wells fargo. the twist after the massive account scandal. >> three weak storms affecting us into monday, with light rain, through sunday afternoon at a third of an inch, and half to three-quarters around the bay and into the north bay. >> as you

. >> when a pot grower >> michael finney is finding the best deals, which items are the best to buy on black friday? >>> construction of san francisco's central subway will take a break for the holidays. the cranes and crews will disappear. the area made into a plaza shoppers can walk free. >> black friday just days away now. >> michael finney got this peek at some of the big door >> this is shaping up to be an impressive good year for black friday deals. >> benjiman glacier got a look at the ads >> best buy is offering a television for half off. >> 50% off is very impressive. >> walmart has a deal on play station s and a $30 gift >> retailers know they're going to have to provide imresive deals. >> apple has the apple watch and jc penny bringing homegood deals. >> they're advertising a down alternative comforter for >> you're going to see stores using misleadingly high >> the hard part is sticking to a budget. the hot line from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. you can reach michael finney through abc7news.com. >>> coming up next, how to pass the potatoes in peace. >> expert advice on how to

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and michael finney shows us what we can expect. >> last year it was 4 k. be we're taking a leap forward with 4 khdr. it is said to be the latest and greatest in home entertainment. the most important advantage is picture quality. >> over a billion different shades of colors are missing on a 4 ktv that does not have hdr. >> about he say a billion with a "b"? >> over a billion. >> you get high dynamic range. the difference between darkest blacks and whitest whites as well as more colors on screen. >> his company's dolby vision is a competing floor mat to hdr 10. >> it's similar to hdr but they're more active. >> lg and vizio support dolby vision. good. >> it's going to improve all sorts of content. >> jeff lee says the great thing is that there is. >> what is this going to set you back? prices range from six # $50 for 43 inches to 9,000 tsdzs for a 75 inch set. . and i want to hear from you. the 7 open your side hot line is open. and you can reach me on abc7news.com. i don't know if i need to see spencer that close. >> or any of us for that matter. >> yes. t

and michael finney shows us what we can expect. >> last year it was 4 k.rd with 4 khdr. it is said to be the latest and greatest in home entertainment. the most important advantage is picture quality. >> over a billion different shades of colors are missing on a 4 ktv that does not have hdr. >> about he say a billion with a "b"? >> over a billion. >> you get high dynamic range. the difference between darkest blacks and whitest whites as well as more colors on screen. >> his company's dolby vision is a competing floor mat to hdr 10. >> it's similar to hdr but they're more active. >> lg and vizio support dolby vision. good. >> it's going to improve all sorts of content. >> jeff lee says the great thing is that there is >> what is this going to set you back? prices range from six # $50 for 43 inches to 9,000 75 inch set. . and i want to hear from you. the 7 open your side hot line is open. and you can reach me on abc7news.com. i don't know if i need to see spencer that close. >> or any of us for that matter. >> yes. there you go. there you go. >> thank you, m

i'm michael finney with a plan. so hang around. 7 on your side, coming up. >>> the scene of a huge fire in oakland is now the scene of a full on federal investigation. more than two dozen agents with the atf's national response team are working the site on lester avenue. the fire department asked the team for help in trying to determine the cause. today, abc7 news saw agents digging through the debris and removing large, charred beams. >> we're in the earl hi -- early stages of the investigation. we'll let evidence guide us to a conclusion. >> agents are trying to connect with anyone who may have taken video or pictures monday morning. and plan to use a dog team to sniff for a trace of a sort of accelerant. >>> an art exhibit is generating a lot of attention at the site of a deadly fire last year. people stopped to look at the display, it features 60 white pieces of clothing. in january, last year a huge apartment fire displaced 60 residents. the measure q, banning tents on city streets. >>> this car lot might give

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and mark sent us a video with a question of recycling. "7 on your side" and michael finney hashe answer. >> who gets do keep the five cent canned thing and why it is almost impossible to get it back? >> thank for sending in your video question on twit. look, it is possible to get your money back, the vast majority of the california redemption valley or c.r.v. goes to the consumers would bring their aluminum, glass, and plastic containers to restem celling centers. containers less than 24 owns get the neck kill but bigger than that, a dime, but you can log on to the website to find a center near you but i will post a link on our website at abc7news.com. thanks for the question. >> if you have a question for michael finney record it on the smartphone or tablet and share it on social # askfinney. you can see your question answered right hire. >> apple fans looking for a new product, take a look, what is that? a book. a book. a book. >> just a book? >> a book. 20 years of apple design from the iphone to the watch. >> but it is a book. how much does it cost? >> comes in two sizes, s

seven-day forecast and michael finney has a way to stop the annoying scam phone calls. >> caltrain is planning improvements for bicyclist and how you can have input on the plan. >> but, first, george stephanopolis and what is ahead on "good morning america" at 7:00 a.m. >> after the most inbound campaign in history it is all about you. both candidates crisscrossed the country with hillary clinton coming off her campaign with a big rally with president obama and bruce springsteen and donald trump was out there in force be as well, overnight, and we will have the honey nut cheerios get their delicious taste from honest ingredients. like real delicious honey, and real oats. ok that's still honey. ahhh, there we go. were back to honey again. who's directing this? that guy, figures. introducing tiny toast. the tiny cereal with the big taste of real fruit. >> this is the moment an trail january driver was rescued after spending 18 hours at sea. the 68-year-old was diving alone off the coast and forgot to pack his personal locator beacon. a seven started when three did not come to shore. the

"abc 7 news at 4:00," the art museum takes a step towards reopening in san francisco. >> i'm michael finneyk finney is just ahead so i'm still taking your questions on twitter and facebook. just post it the with t the #askfinney and i'll answer them right here in just a little bit. >> i'm abc 7 news meteorologist sandhya patel. you can see the sun going down from the exploratorium camera but it won't look like that tomorrow morning as fog rolls. >>> the cartoon art museum is closer to reopening in san francisco. abc 7 news was on beach street as the director gave us a preview of the museum's new home near gearedly square. the home still need to be renovated and it will be open next spring. the cartoon art museum was forced to leave its longtime home last year because of a rent hike. the city offered financial and technical assistance to keep museum in san francisco. >> you know, abc 7 has partnered with bay area food banks for 25 years to help feed our communities for our annual give where you live and abc 7 news anchor spencer christian joins us live from hayward where the alameda county m

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michael finney is here answering questions.st one comes from ron from san jose who wants to know what kind of savings or college programs are available for my baby's future. >> that's a great question. a lot of states will let you pay tuition for your child to go to school later. a great deal. we don't do that here. here in california we have a 529 plan with which is a great plan but that's the only thing we have going for us. it's basically a 401(k) for your child's college education, even secondary high school, education after high school. post secondary. and the deal is you or anyone else can put money into it. after that anything where it grows like the stock market goes up, then you don't pay tax on that. it's a great deal if your child doesn't use it you can end up using it or multiple children so it works very well. >> thanks. darlene asked what do we do if we have recurrent bed bugs and oriental cockroaches? >> you have to bring in the professionals. they're very, very tough to get rid of. bed bugs for a moment. they co

it puts the spotlight on child care centers at nontraditional centers. >> as michael finney found out, most of the facilities have very little regulatory oversight. >> a lot of people are not aware of how these recalls work. this trial will center around a young belmont boy who suffered a head injury two years ago while at a child care in a health club. today he continues rehabilitation. 5-year-old roman enjoys playing with legos like so many other children. two years ago his mom dropped him off at child care. an employee found mom changing in changing in the locker room and gave her news that her son was in a terrible accident. she ran to him not knowing what to expect. >> i saw blood running all over and in his mouth and his ears. there is a lot of blood all over. >> these are pictures provided by the family taken after the accident. in the report it said roman had a head laceration, two inches and fairly deep. they say he ran into the window and fell down. an internal report indicates the care worker did not see roman hit his head on the windowsill. other kids saw it happen and cal

it puts the spotlight on child care centers at nontraditional centers. >> as michael finney found out, most of the facilities have very little regulatory oversight. >> a lot of people are not aware of how these recalls work. this trial will center around a young belmont boy who suffered a head injury two years ago while at a child care in a health club. today he continues rehabilitation. 5-year-old roman enjoys playing with legos like so many other children. two years ago his mom dropped him off at child care. an employee found mom changing in changing in the locker room and gave her news that her son was in a terrible accident. she ran to him not knowing what to expect. >> i saw blood running all over and in his mouth and his ears. there is a lot of blood all over. >> these are pictures provided by the family taken after the accident. in the report it said roman had a head laceration, two inches and fairly deep. they say he ran into the window and fell down. an internal report indicates the care worker did not see roman hit his head on the windowsill. other kids saw it happen and cal

. >> i'm 7 on your side's michael finney. bay area schools held e waste fundraisers, so where is their money? up next we're finding out what went wrong. >> and the u.s. veteran falsely accused of faking free service to get food. tonight he is responding. >> first here is a look at what is coming up on "jimmy kimmel live". jimmy? >> thanks, dan and ama. i have seen the future and it is this. >> did you imagine one day you would be singing in an animated disneilm? >> no. ♪ ♪ jon batiste has mastered new ways to play old classics. with chase atms, he can master new ways to deposit checks too. easy to use chase technology for whatever you're trying to master. >>> anyone with kids in school knows raising money is an essential part of paying for programs like music, sports and field trips. >> dozens of schools and nonprofits still haven't received payment months after their events. 7 on your side's michael finney investigated and joins us now. michael? >> this was a costly delay. it was not just for schools, but nonprofits and scho

there is a new credit world emerging that you haven't heard about. >> michael finney knows it inside out and joins it to explain. >> there are a lot of credit worthy people and with new systems they may soon see their their -- see their credit scores sore. >> did you know if you miss a medical bill payment 2 can ruin your credit score, but missing a mobile phone payment doesn't. if you pay your mortgage on time it helps your mortgage, but paying your represent on time doesn't. credit histories, scores and lending guidelines are subjective and that is nothing new. these concerns stretch back decades. lenders used to physically draw a red line on a map. color in the area in the middle and then refuse loans to anyone living in the shaded area. it puts minority communities at a disadvantage. >> we have algorithems to make that happen. >> he was awarded a genius grant for his work with the san francisco mission asset fund. >> you basically need credit to get credit. if you don't have a credit score you can't get credit. >> they lend and barrow with each other so he and mission asset fund

. >> i'm 7 on your side's michael finney.rea schools held e waste fundraisers, so where is their money? up next we're finding out what went wrong. >> and the u.s. veteran falsely accused of faking free service to get food. tonight he is responding. >> first here is a look at what is coming up on "jimmy kimmel live". jimmy? >> thanks, dan and ama. i have seen the future and it is this. >> did you imagine one day you would be singing in an animated disney film? >> no. >>> anyone with kids in school knows raising money is an essential part of paying for programs like music, sports and field trips. >> dozens of schools and nonprofits still haven't received payment months after their events. 7 on your side's michael finney investigated and joins us now. michael? >> this was a costly delay. it was not just for schools, but nonprofits and schools and scouting trips. they wanted to help the environment by recycling electronic waste and saving money. many were left to wonder what happened to tons of the waste and their money. the kids

michael finney has more on how to make us all safer. >> ama: and borrow, don't buy. how nieman marcus is helping people get those fashionses. >> dan: here is what is coming up next on "jimmy kimmel live." >> do you ever write songs in the bathroom on the toilet? the bathroom on the toilet? >> do you know thunder rolls? the bathroom on the toilet? >> do you know thunder rolls? ♪ ♪ when you find something worth waiting for, we'll help you invest to protect it for the future. financial guidance while you're mastering life. from chase, so you can. >>> we have heard frightening reports of gadgets exploding and the cause is often a small battery. nearly all of us use them in the gadgets. anne app most are safe, but there is a small risk. no one can predict which may blow up. >> a hover board suddenly busts into flames. an e-cigarette explodes in somebody's pocket. a smartphone explodes in a truck. >> they can over heat and they can burst into flames. >> why are some ordinary products suddenly turning into virtual bombs? >> what we are talking about is a mini fuel tank. >>

michael finney has the answer. >> what is my --. [ inaudible ] >> great to meet you at our ask finney event in fremont. it is hard to get out from under student debt. there are a couple of opens. they don't happen overnight. if you get a government job or one with a nonprofit agency and you pay your bill on time for 10 years in a row every single month, the rest of the debt is waived. there is a program for teaching in schools that serve low income families for five years. when you do that you are allowed forgiveness of $17,500 in student debt. there are a bunch of rules and conditions so double check. good luck. >> if you have a question is for michael finney record it on smartphone or tablet and share it # askfinney. you can see your question answered right here. >> i have bad news. a big health headline, why it is difficult to keep the weight off after you lose it. if you eat healthy, exercise and still feel lake your body is always fighting against you, it is because it is. a new study said losing weight makes you more hungry because people consumed three times as many calories as

there is a new credit world emerging that you haven't heard about. >> michael finney knows it insidend joins it to explain. >> there are a lot of credit worthy people and with new systems they may soon see their their -- see their credit scores sore. >> did you know if you miss a medical bill payment 2 can ruin your credit score, but missing a mobile phone payment doesn't. if you pay your mortgage on time it helps your mortgage, but paying your represent on time doesn't. credit histories, scores and lending guidelines are subjective and that is nothing new. these concerns stretch back decades. lenders used to physically draw a red line on a map. color in the area in the middle and then refuse loans to anyone living in the shaded area. it puts minority communities at a disadvantage. >> we have algorithems to make that happen. >> he was awarded a genius grant for his work with the san francisco mission asset fund. >> you basically need credit to get credit. if you don't have a credit score you can't get credit. >> they lend and barrow with each other so he and mission asset fund make s

michael finney has more on how to make us all safer. >> ama: and borrow, don't buy. how nieman marcus is helping people get those fashionses. >> dan: here is what is coming up next on "jimmy kimmel live." >> do you ever write songs in the bathroom on the toilet? >> do you know thunder rolls? >>> we have heard frightening reports of gadgets exploding and the cause is often a small battery. nearly all of us use them in the gadgets. anne app most are safe, but there is a small risk. no one can predict which may blow up. >> a hover board suddenly busts into flames. an e-cigarette explodes in somebody's pocket. a smartphone explodes in a truck. >> they can over heat and they can burst into flames. >> why are some ordinary products suddenly turning into virtual bombs? >> what we are talking about is a mini fuel tank. >> reporter: the lithium ion battery is powering more and more of our badgeetts. everything from electric cars to lap p toes to smoke detectors. >> and even in those little greeting cards. >> reporter: yes, even singing birthday card have a little power pack i

i'm michael finney, 7 on your side. >> car ranch in contra costa county will be preserved as wild habitat and open state. east bay should buying the 60 had-taker property. the utility approved the $1 billion purchase in partnership with the john muir land trust when raised nearly 7 million to save and preserve the land. >>> and in accuweather this evening, we're tracking a pupil of rounds that will be moving in this weekend. live doppler 7 is day et and we're seeing a little bit of shower activity and that will be moving through first thing in our important on saturday. what we have this year is it will give way to showers early tomorrow morning. the forecast calls for rain sweeping in overnight and tracking another system arriving saturday night and a third round of brain comes in late sunday into early monday and light showers definitely in the forecast the next 48 hours. out there right now a bit of a chill in the air. fairfield already down to 49 degrees and we're holding at san francisco and a touch warmer at 58 degrees and san ramon checking in with a temperature of 58 degrees. over

michael finney will look. >> if you are not shopping, get outside with a special offer at state parks today but, first, techbytes. >> today in techbytes it is black friday. check out the bargains. the most coveted deals are tv or entertainment systems, clothing is second, followed by computers or lap continues. >> bargain hunters are not hitting the brick and mortar stores so often. a survey finds only 23% will shop in actual stores most saying it used to be a special day and now it lasts all month. >> cyber monday is expected to be the largest online shopping day in history curing to adi forecasting onlineshipping will increase 11% with nearly billion in total holiday sales. >> you can do it in your pajamas >> you can do it in your pajamas and get a great deal on can fill you with wonder. other. where a walk down main street, and the smile of a mouse can spark joy. where magic is spread with every touch, and always leaves you wanting even more. so make the time... to take your time because one day just isn't enough. here, there is magic for days. when i have an asthma attack... i fee

that can mean only one thing at this time. >> michael finney is here with finney's friday's free stuff. that's the best way to end the week. >> like to fool around on friday. i don't want to fool around. >> what you got, what you got. >> why don't we start working out now so we don't have to work out after the holidays. >> and then you can gain a few pounds. >> so what we've got are free passes to crunch fitness. let me show you some video of what we have of these guy. they're located all over the bay area. ten of them from san francisco down to san mateo, san loren o'. new location is opening at walnut creek. you'll get a guest pass. it including a personal training session and you can try out all of their classes. there is no limit to the number of guest passes. you and all your buddies can go down. now that we've got you looking good, now we need to get jewelry on yu and we've gottet the biggest bead show. it's absolutely amazing. biggest. bead and jewelry making extravaganza. it's coming up on november 12th and 13th at the oakland marriott civic center. you can go there, learn how

. >>> and also 7 on your side with michael finney and warning about obamacare coverage. >>> driving from coast to coast in an . >>> a major development in the sagging tower. the city has sued the developer saying they committed fraud. vic lee has that story tonight. >> reporter: there are already several lawsuits filed by homeowners of millennium tower. this is the first by the city and based on something pretty simple. you've got to disclose something that is wrong with the propery when you sell it. the city attorney is saying the developers failed to do that. millennium tower, this 58-story downtown high rise which has unexpectedly sunk 16 inches and tilted 2 inches to the west. you saw our previous test, this golf ball rolling down the 42nd floor unit towards the direction the building is leaning. >> it's upsetting. but it's also encouraging that the city is stepping up and taking this action. >> this morning, my office filed a lawsuit against the developer of the millennium tower. >> city attorney dennis herera says that the homeowners were defrauded. it's an affiliate that millenniu

now ask michael finney.artha has a question on the wireless land. "7 on your side" and michael finney has the answer. >> how can i get back my original plan... [ inaudible ] >> martha, great to see you at ask finney event in fremont. many old plans are changed and phased out. it is causing a lot of confusion. start with the wireless provider. call and tell them there is a mistake. do not accuse them of anything. say it appears to be a mistake and ask to return to the former plan. if they refuse call the california public utilities commission. you can file a come -- complaint. also consider moving to another carrier. there is a last competition. when you say i am moving, it changes. >> if you have a question for michael finney record it on your smartphone or share it # askfinney. your question could be answered here. >> next, parents may want to shake salt from your child's diet. >> thousands of disabled left stranded in the south bay with an emergency move to meet their transportation needs. >> breaking news

>> if you have a question for michael finney record it and share it on social media using # askfinneyyou can see your question right here answered. >> a new political poll giving a basketball to the hope of newsome to be the top politician. >> and a plan to restrict rentals in the area. >> twitter fining a new way to tackle bullying. stay tuned. >> i am tracking light rain with live doppler hd and it will move in this morning in the north bay and head into the south bay heading to the evening hour, rainfall come join us this season, at the all new festival of holidays event... ...including the new world of color season of light show... now at the disneyland resort. >> good morning, let's get going. it is tuesday, november 15. we have the whole team, jessica castro and meteorologist mike nicco, and alexis smith. >> the fog is lifting half a mile in santa rosa. it is improving. good morning, everyone, take an umbrella in the north bay in the morning along san francisco and the peninsula in the afternoon. live doppler hd showing the loading edge from fort bragg, light rain in the north b

. >> michael finney is next with a way to get free travel mile on the favorite airline.on on the central subway will take break. alexis smith is tracking a sig-alert northbound 880 which sig-alert northbound 880 which is an >> construction of san francisco's central subway will take a break for the holidays. the cranes and crews that clog up stockton street will disappear. the area is made into a plaza so shoppers can move freely. most of this is done. this year this will be food, vendors and entertainment, and the walkway running from geary to ella open on friday but it will look like that today. awonderful. >> now, askfinney. today is one of the busiest travel days of the year. this morning, mark has a question of travel reward credit cards. "7 on your side" and michael finney has the answer. >> i'm mark from lafayette and i am interested in using my airline miles, what is the best credit card? can you help me? i love talk about this. if if you are tried to a particular airline you need their credit card they usual usually offer a bonus. make sure you get the biggest s

i will post the link to try to make it easy. >> if you have a question is for michael finney record it and share it #askfunny. you could see your question answers right here. >> traffic police in southern china are giving drivers who use the high beams a taste of their own medicine. this photo shows officers anyone using brights pull them over and make them stare into their high beales for one minute and fine violators $45. >> a lot more ahead which you the hollywood comic accusing a university of california regent of sexual harassment >> the richmond vice mayor robbed at gunpoint and describes the moment he comes face-to-face with the robber. >> and news on when the celebration for the cubs will occur. >> a rough morning on the roads, several crabs. -- crashes through san rafael with a rollover crash and i've never liked marijuana. but i'm voting yes on prop 64 to legalize marijuana for adults 21 and over. it has important safeguards for families, like strict product labeling and child-proof packaging of all marijuana products. and banning edibles that would appeal to a child. raising

it's a big problem. 7 on your side's michael finney tells you how to avoid some of risks posed to patients. the fight for a $15 an hour minimum wage took center stage at 20 airports across the country, including oakland and san francisco. organizers say airports have a lot of jobs that don't pay people enough to live on. abc 7 news reporter lyanne melendez is live at sfo tonight with the story. lyanne. >> reporter: you know, this is really has been a steady movement that started in 2012. now, four years later that $15 number has been a benchmark for some major cities affecting millions of americans. it's hard to ignore hundreds of people marching through any busy airport demanding better wages. tourists took pictures while security focused on keeping protesters confined to a few open areas. today's march centered on getting every city in the country to adopt a $15 an hour minimum wage. airports rely on service workers, many of them employed by fast food restaurants. allen shep saturday a custodian working at the sacramento airport. >> even though our logo says service workers, are we not s

>> michael finney partnered up with consumer reports to find out if the alternative is a good one. >>ria recently leased a new car that has no spare tire. she drives long distances, by herself to see her family. it was to depend solely on her run flat tires in case of a puncture. she's worried about their 50-mile range. >> it was a big concern of mine and it still is to this day. >> reporter: consumer reporter tire expert gene peterson sent says run flat tires has thicker side walls than traditional tires. most mfers say they will support the car at speeds up to 50 miles an hour for a distance of at least 50 miles after most floods. but he has a caution. >> they're not going to work for everything. so if you do have a ripped side wall, if you do have a large hole in the tire, obviously you may not be able to drive on it. >> reporter: run-flat tires are also more expensive than regular tires. depending on size, some can cost as much as $300 each. there are also fewer models available and might have to be special ordered. so, why are many carmakers ditching the spare for run-flat tires?

>> this woman lived for months without a working stove. >> she contacted michael finney who stepped inlp. michael? >> that is why we have 7 on your side. the electric burners kept getting too hot. she had a contract with sears and a technician came out. >> he looked and said you've got two burners out. >> the technician put in new burners. he slid the stove top on, a new problem. >> the heat started the crack. >> she noticed a crack in the glass. the more she cooked the more it grew. she complained to sears. the manufacturer warned it could burst if she turned on the heat. >> she said shut it at the virginia would have to pay the cost. >> i said i'm getting mad about this. i pay. >> she contacted 7 on your >> i started to cry. >> sears tell us, we're pleased to provide her with a new oven of up $3,000 in value. >> thank you very much. thank you. you do help the people. i'm going to cry now. >> virginia did get her new range and so if you have cracks it could be risky to keep using it. the hot line is open and you can also reach me on my facebook page and through abc7news.com. >> thank

thanks for the question. >> if you have a question are for michael finney record it and send it to uscial media by using # askfinney. >> a famous luxury department store is teaming up with a fashion start-up to win over younger shoppers. niemanns will open the first of 42 planned rent the runway bow teens in san francisco in union square that republicans women designer clothes to people who done want to buy them. niemann hopes the bow teens will help turn around struggling sales. >> help me understand this: the little toys are expected to be a favorite. they are called shopkins versions that are small of items we find at the mall with names, of course, vanilla, susie sausage, and bunch o bananas, the "washington post" said wal-marts, toys 'r us are saying the plastic toys are among the hottest. >> i have friends who have a five-year-old, and they are into shopkins. >> susie sausage? really? >> a burglar that hits several businesses in san jose. police are hot on the burglar's trail. >> a major traffic issue in milpitas sky 7 is over northbound 880 at 237 we have lanes moving again. sa

>> this woman lived for months without a working stove. >> she contacted michael finney who stepped in to help. michael? >> that is why we have 7 on your side. the electric burners kept getting too hot. she had a contract with sears and a technician came out. >> he looked and said you've got two burners out. >> the technician put in new burners. he slid the stove top on, a new problem. >> the heat started the crack. >> she noticed a crack in the glass. the more she cooked the more it grew. she complained to sears. the manufacturer warned it could burst if she turned on the heat. >> she said shut it at the box. virginia would have to pay the cost. >> i said i'm getting mad about this. i pay. >> she contacted 7 on your side. >> i started to cry. >> sears tell us, we're pleased to provide her with a new oven of up $3,000 in value. >> thank you very much. thank you. you do help the people. i'm going to cry now. >> virginia did get her new range and so if you have cracks it could be risky to keep using it. the hot line is open and you can also reach me on my facebook page and through abc7ne

i'm michael finney with a plan. so hang around. 7 on your side, coming up. >>> the scene of a huge fire in oakland is now the scene of a full on federal investigation. more than two dozen agents with the atf's national response team are working the site on lester avenue. the fire department asked the team for help in trying to determine the cause. today, abc7 news saw agents digging through the debris and removing large, charred beams. >> we're in the earl hi -- early stages of the investigation. we'll let evidence guide us to a conclusion. >> agents are trying to connect with anyone who may have taken video or pictures monday morning. and plan to use a dog team to sniff for a trace of a sort of accelerant. >>> an art exhibit is generating a lot of attention at the site of a deadly fire last year. people stopped to look at the display, it features 60 white pieces of clothing. in january, last year a huge apartment fire displaced 60 residents. the measure q, banning tents on city streets. >>> this car lot might give

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. >> and looking for cheaper flights. 7 on your side's michael finney on easy ways on i've never liked marijuana. but i'm voting yes on prop 64 to legalize marijuana for adults 21 and over. it has important safeguards for families, like strict product labeling and child-proof packaging of all marijuana products. and banning edibles that would appeal to a child. raising a teenager, that regulated system makes a lot more sense than what we have now. plus, 64 taxes marijuana to fund priorities like after-school programs. personally, marijuana's not for me. but my mind's made up. i'm voting yes on 64. >>> one initiative california voters will be deciding on has united both the democratic and republican parties in opposition to t.proposition 60 would require condoms be used by performers in adult films. abc 7 news reporter carolyn tyler joins us live in the newsroom. carolyn, you have the performers' perspective. >> reporter: that's right. california and new hampshire are the only states that allow adult films to be made legally. now the supporters of prop 60 want tighter regulations. the o

. >> and i'm michael finney. ask finney is just ahead. really, i'm here and paying attention.aking your question on twitter and facebook. just post with a #ask finney. i promise, i'll be here and i'll answer in just a moment. >> well, this certainly has my attention, a bright sunny sky in the middle of fall looks like spring is coming back. >>> today pope francis set a catholic ban on women serving as priests will likely stand forever. while the pontiff is not open to ordaining female priests he indicated there may be a possibility some day. today pope francis clarified his position saying the issue isn't up for debate. pope john paul ii wrote an apostolic letter in 1994 declaring that the catholic church has no authority to ordain women as priests. >>> dung necessary crab fishermen are cautiously optimistic that the season will not be the disaster that we saw last year. the port of san francisco sent out this tweet giving fishermen a bit of a head's up. commercial crab fishing season begins in a couple of week but sport fishermen can begin dropping theropods this weekend. the

the latest twist in a very public spending dispute. >> i'm 7 on your side's michael finney. w >>> now to the very public and unusual fight between the 49ers and city of santa clara. the 49ers tell abc 7 news they are willing to work with the mayor and city but they don't want it to hurt business. abc 7 news reporter matt keller has more on the city's threat to take over control of levi stadium. ch. >> the 49ers are fired up, not over something on the field but the battle they are having with the city. the frustrating part is that it's public. >> last night city council members voted to breach of agreement meaning the 49ers have 30 days to show the profits and losses of non-nfl events at levi stadium like concerts where city leaders say other avenues will be pursued. >> if they are delivered, we don't have a problem. if they are not. we have a problem. >> reporter: the team says the city and its you had aors are welcome to come to the stadium and look at all the documents but bringing the information to city hall and making them public could be disastrous for the stadium's an

. >> i'm michael finney. "ask finney" is just ahead.till taking questions on facebook and twitter. post the questions and i'll answer them here. >> a beautiful look outside from our east bay hills camera. you thought today was warm. the number rise more tomorrow before we track our next chance for rain. i'll have the timing and the >>> raiders quarterback derek carr and warriors forward david west talked about what trump's victory means for the country going forward and the two struck very different tones. >> the whole fairy tale about some post-race racial, post-utopia that obama supposedly created is all -- it's all bull. i mean, that's bott -- that's the bottom line >> you know, no matter how you feel or how you believe what should have happened or what you wish happened or you're happy that it happened, however you are, wherever you're at, we still as a country have to come together. there's going to be a coach sometimes that you like and sometimes a coach that you don't like. >> well, the results of the election seemed so sure befo