reporting live from town center, i'm michael finney. great job, michael. >>> it's time to check on our weather. things are going to be scorching. >> here hitting the weekend with more hot weather. >> sunny skies across the bay area. as usual, we have the evening fog forming along the coastline and pushing out locally over the bay. it's pretty breezy as well. weave gusts to 25 miles per hour in oakland. 15 to 20 miles per hour winds generally across the area. here comes the fog as seen from the tower. this little blanket of fog pushing out over san francisco where it's 60 degrees. oakland 67. 73 in mountain view. 81 san jose. gilroy 78. here's the fog from emeryville. a lot of blue skies as well. it's 80 degrees in santa rosa. novato 79. 80 at fairfield. 87 in livermore. and one more view of the fog from mount tam looking on to the bay. these are the forecast features. heat advisory this weekend. inland temps, almost said island temps. above 100 degrees in some spots this weekend. a cooler pattern on monday. let's talk about the heat advi

reporting live from town center, i'm michael finney. b, michael. >>> it's time to check on our weather. things are going to be scorching. >> here hitting the weekend with more hot weather. >> sunny skies across the bay area. as usual, we have the evening fog forming along the coastline and pushing out locally over the bay. it's pretty breezy as well. weave gusts to 25 miles per hour in oakland. 15 to 20 miles per hour winds generally across the area. here comes the fog as seen from the tower. this little blanket of fog pushing out over san francisco where it's 60 degrees. oakland 67. 73 in mountain view. 81 san jose. gilroy 78. here's the fog from emeryville. a lot of blue skies as well. it's 80 degrees in santa rosa. novato 79. 80 at fairfield. 87 in livermore. and one more view of the fog from mount tam looking on to the bay. these are the forecast features. heat advisory this weekend. inland temps, almost said island temps. above 100 degrees in some spots this weekend. a cooler pattern on monday. let's talk about the heat advisory. ba

mike's finney reporting from town center corday madera, i'm michael finney. >> thank you, michael. ey 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 sk

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 medical

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

. >> 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 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

. >> 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 >

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

. >>> 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

. >> 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

i'm michael finney. 7 on your side is coming up. >> and next, the argument from attorneys that couldget the two ghost ship fire suspects charged with involuntary manslaughter right now released from jail. 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. they carry your fans shpassions, hopes, and dreams.s. and maybe, a chance at greatness because shoulders were made for greatness. not dandruff. (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. >>> live where you live, this is "abc

. >> 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

. >>> 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

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

. >> 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

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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

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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

. >>> 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.

. >> 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

michael finney has his answer. >> i made a purchase through a social media site. 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. they want to make sure all aspects of the industry are accounted for before sales b

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coming up next, michael finney tackles prescription drug prices. you can find a deal on the drugs you need. >> plus, get ready to pay more for your next plane ticket. >> live look at walnut creek, 6:20 a.m. welcome to friday and that morning sun coming up right now. oh no. oh no. i hate this belt. man oh man. mom, we have a situation. life's bleachable moments need clorox bleach. ♪ ♪ 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. >>> this morning, two airlines are raising ticket prices for the first time in more than two years. american airlines and delta are both announcing price hikes. delta expect fares will go up as much as 4.5% in the next quarter. it's needed to cover the high cost of fuel and labor. >> bidding wars among buyers are driving up home prices once again, and the fiercest competition is, you guesse

michael finney has her answer. >> is it legal that if i miss my flight on a round-trip purchase, they 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 had one of my first jobs in marin. >>> coming up next at 6:30, a wild chase takes police through severa

michael finney is here asking questions. michael. ours first question comes from cameron who wants to know how could i make the most money on the side through the stock market? >> on the side. well, first, if your main job as a 401(k) program you must sign up for that. many employers match some or all of what you put in. sometimes they give you a buck. sometimes 50 cents. either way it's an amazing deal. now, that's the very best deal going. after that, i want you to go online. read up a bit on investing. kiplinger.com is great. if you'll start reading it, after a few weeks you go, wait. after a few months you kind know what it is you're doing. >> you can also lose money on the side. >> with the 401(k) it's hard to lose money but be very, very careful. >> ben asks swhenwhen is a good to buy a laptop. >> now is a great time to buy a windows based laptop. it's really an excellent time through august. for apple, there are some school based discounts too. their best deals come when new devices come out. you guys know that. everything is

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

tonight, michael finney tackles that exact problem on behalf of a man who has been trying to make his building safer for 15 years. >>> developing news in san francisco. the police department is taking some heat as they investigate a collision between a skateboarder an officer during an unpermitted skate event last night. take a look at the crash we're talking about. the officer and the skater were hurt. watch him up in the air, hits the ground hard. some say the officer appeared to stick his elbow out, causing that crash. here's another look. police say they are investigating the incident, and analyzing the video. it happened as police encountered resistance from the crowd while trying to clear the event. today, mayor ed lee says he supports how police handled this. >> when you've got skateboarders running into people at high speeds or running into parked cars, if you will, that becomes dangerous and some individuals crossed the line. >> watch this video. jake phelps needed sel eed seve staples in his head following this fall. h's in fair can ondition. >>> today, a family doubled the

. >> michael finney is here now. >> we've come a long way towards making better, low-flow, low energys viewer says her washing machine did well to meet those standards, just not so well cleaning her clothes. >> sensing. this is time for sensing. >> the top load washing machine is working the way it's supposed to. she says that's the problem. >> the main thing is the water did not cover the laundry. >> reporter: clothes go in, but they don't get wet. >> it says deep water wash. didn't change things. >> reporter: water pours in, but is this deep? >> it's about an inch of water or less. >> reporter: eve pulls a sheet from the filled up tub. >> totally dry. no water has touched it. >> reporter: it's made to use less water, as required under state regulations. however, she says it still should be able to clean her laundry. >> if you don't get clean clothes, why use it? >> reporter: may tag sent a tech ni -- technician four times. so she started filling it herself. >> we put in buckets of water. i didn't know what else to do. i watched 7 on your side for years. >> reporter: she contacted us

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. >>> i'm michael finney with why it is so important to read the rules before buying an extended warranty. 7 on your side is coming up. >>> kill somebody, there's no coming back from that. >> and tag along with some of the newest law enf >>> live where you live. this is abc 7 news. >>> we're getting a first look at new video of a fire burning in lake county. cal fire says the murphy fire began around 2:30 this afternoon. it scorched 40 acres so far. the fire is burning near highway 29, about three miles south of lower lake. cal fire says it's 50% contained. >>> watch now as taking these people working who handle some of the hardest situation encountered in law enforcement. and today's training was about using one of the simplest tools available. experts say simply listening can de-escalate many situations before they ever become violent. >> alissa harrington takes us inside a new type of crisis intervention training in dublin. >> when you kill somebody, there's no coming back from that. >> reporter: he wants to show the public a different side of policing, crisis intervention team trainin

>> next, michael finney looks >>> to you like your drycleaner and how do you pick them?rst of the bay area cleaners. >> drycleaners tend to operate in their own little world. most of us use the one in our neighborhood, but is that a good idea? in some areas, there's a drycleaner on every corner, so competition keeps prices down and quality up. right? not always. >> we found just astoundingly large price differences from place to place. >> reporter: that's kevin brazler. he's with bay area consumers checkbook. they found you don't get more just because you pay more. >> people just don't shop around. they go down to the corner and dump the clothes off. some people have a sense of their getting ripped off. but for the most part, people just don't shop around at all. >> reporter: one of the most highly rated drycleaners is glenn park cleaners. it gets good reviews for price and service. michelle lynch is a customer. >> they're efficient. they always seem to know who you are. they've got you in their system. and they have fair prices and they're quick. >> reporter: i showed t

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. >>> i'm michael finney with why it is so important to read the rules before buying an extended warrantyside is coming up. >>> kill somebody, there's no coming back from that. >> and tag along with some of the newest law >>> live where you live. this is abc 7 news. >>> we're getting a first look at new video of a fire burning in lake county. cal fire says the murphy fire began around 2:30 this afternoon. it scorched 40 acres so far. the fire is burning near highway 29, about three miles south of lower lake. cal fire says it's 50% contained. >>> watch now as taking these people working who handle some of the hardest situation encountered in law enforcement. and today's training was about using one of the simplest tools available. experts say simply listening can de-escalate many situations before they ever become violent. >> alissa harrington takes us inside a new type of crisis intervention training in dublin. >> when you kill somebody, there's no coming back from that. >> reporter: he wants to show the public a different side of policing, crisis intervention team training, with an effor

tonight, michael finney tackles that exact problem on behalf of a man who has been trying to make his building safer for 15 years. >>> developing news in san francisco. the police department is taking some heat as they investigate a collision between a skateboarder an officer during an unpermitted skate event last night. take a look at the crash we're talking about. the officer and the skater were hurt. watch him up in the air, hits the ground hard. some say the officer appeared to stick his elbow out, causing that crash. here's another look. police say they are investigating the incident, and analyzing the video. it happened as police encountered resistance from the crowd while trying to clear the event. today, mayor ed lee says he supports how police handled this. >> when you've got skateboarders running into people at high speeds or running into parked cars, if you will, that becomes dangerous and some individuals crossed the line. >> watch this video. jake phelps needed sel eed seve staples in his head following this fall. h's in fair can ondition. >>> today, a family doubled the

. >> michael finney is here now. >> we've come a long way towards making better, low-flow, low energyppliances. this viewer says her washing machine did well to meet those standards, just not so well cleaning her clothes. >> sensing. this is time for sensing. >> the top load washing machine is working the way it's supposed to. she says that's the problem. >> the main thing is the water did not cover the laundry. >> reporter: clothes go in, but they don't get wet. >> it says deep water wash. didn't change things. >> reporter: water pours in, but is this deep? >> it's about an inch of water or less. >> reporter: eve pulls a sheet from the filled up tub. >> totally dry. no water has touched it. >> reporter: it's made to use less water, as required under state regulations. however, she says it still should be able to clean her laundry. >> if you don't get clean clothes, why use it? >> reporter: may tag sent a tech ni -- technician four times. so she started filling it herself. >> we put in buckets of water. i didn't know what else to do. i watched 7 on your side for years. >> reporter: sh

i'm michael finney. 7 on your side is coming up. things are heating up on the wta 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 join us monday, july 31st for net generation kids' day. the ultimate family tennis experience! don't miss the wta action while it's in stanford. >>> wail watching tours off santa cruz have seen a 20% jump for tourists hoping to see the great white shark population. the david louie looks at how sharks, swimmers, and surfers are sharing the same water. >> reporter: less than a half mile off of santa cruz, there's a whale of a show for anyone on a boat or a kayak. scan the water line for a spout and a glimpse of a hutch back follows. but there's another attraction, great white sharks, which have clustered around the shore. chris victorino is captaintaintn this ship. white sharks are getting lots of interest. >> a lot of times you get too clos

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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.

michael finney, 7 on your side. >> oh, my god, this is crazy. >>> that is steph curry making his stomachnder armour. this is the third year in a row steph has made the trip. he will visit three cities in china before touring seoul. he will then head back to the bay area to tee off in the web.com classic in hayward hills. that tournament starts july 31. >>> it was a special night at the museum as the mex am festival celebrate the young. festival celebrated seven mexicans. one dreamer described her path to silicon valley. >> i was very stubborn and like no, no, no, i have really good ideas. >> i had to hold my tears more than once. beautiful stories. and we want to salute great contributions that all migrants do to this country. >> the festival also showcases mexican american visual and performing arts, literature and food. it runs through tomorrow. still to come, a southern california man says he has a winning lottery ticket. but why won't the lottery commission pay up? but first, the new report that is revealing more about the conversation attorney general jeff sessions had with the russ

let me know what you buy. >> record your question for michael finney on your tablet or smartphone and share with #askphinney. >>> a milwaukee couple is still in shock after shelling out almost $900 for one uber ride. >> they got an uber to go to a festival last week. they had no idea the bill would be that high. they say they agreed to pay $200 for the first stop. that wasn't the problem. the issue began when they asked the driver to take them to a couple more places. the next morning, boy, did they get a shock when their credit card alerted them to an $898 fee. they couldn't believe it. >> i thought he was joking. i said that. i am like, you're kidding me, right? >> driver didn't tell you how much it would cost? >> not at all. he put it in the computer and said, where do you want to go? give me the addresses. off we went. >> the uber surge was huge. 8 8 8.6 times the usual cost. the up-front price wasn't relevant when the other stopped were added. >>> a plane engine bursts into flames after landing in denver. surprising move by passengers. >>> development surrounding tesla's model 3.

. >>> i'm michael finney. >>> i'm spencer christian and the weather hits keep on come >>> his familys seeking more treatment for his rare genetic condition and meeting with an american concern. we have more from london. >> reporter: it's the case that's gripped the world's attention. the little boy whose parents refuse to let him die. >> we promised our little boy every single day that we would take him home because that is the promise we thought we could keep. >> reporter: charlie has now undergone two days of fresh examination by a new team. that team includes this man, u.s. brain specialist. tolgt with an italian doctor he has assessed the boy as well as his medical records and scans and met with the uk clinicians. she has a severe genetic illness. he can't see, hear or even breathe without help. that's why british doctors want to turn off his life support. his parents refuse. >> he's our son. we feel it should be our rights as parents to decide to give him chance at life. >> reporter: the british courts sided with the clinicians but a twist. american doctors offering an experimen

i'm michael finney, 7 on your side. >>> the san francisco zoo is about to get some new residents.ake a look at these guys. bear cubs. our abc affiliate in anchorage, alaska, reports the zoo there is rehabilitating a record number of bears this summer. two of them have found forever homes at the san francisco zoo. the two cubs came in during may and june. they have since doubled in size and found each other as companions, and they will travel to san francisco later this month. >>> still to come here on abc 7 morning, a raid on a marijuana grow turns into a shootout. what officers recovered down in santa cruz county. >>> plus, another high profile actress is adding her voice to the demand for equal pay. introducing colgate total advanced health mouthwash. just shake to activate its unique formula that removes 24x more bacteria. for a healthier mouth and a clean you can feel! try colgate total advanced health mouthwash. (vo) your love is purely thoughtful, purely natural, purely fancy feast. delicious entrées, crafted to the last detail. flaked tuna, white-meat chicken, never any by-

i'm michael finney. ahead on "7 on your side," a warning for travelers. >>> a carnival ride at the state fair in ohio passed multiple inspections two days before a man died on it yesterday. the fireball broke out -- broke apart on opening night of the fair. a 17 people were hurt. investigators brought in outside experts to examine that ride very closely. it and all other rides at the state fair remain shut down until all inspections are complete. now, here in california, osha has ordered six rides to close for inspection because of yesterday's tragedy. sky 7 shows you a similar ride called delirium at california's great america in santa clara. the fireball ride is also closed at the santa cruz boardwalk. the manufacturer is working on a plan for safety inspections for all these rides. even after that happens, some people are still skeptical. >> i won't go on it. and i don't think i would let my son go on it now. >> i'm okay with it. i'll have to see how it goes. maybe not -- maybe a couple hundred times.