we even left messages with his parents in oregon. >> hey, matthew, michael finney from 7 on your sidewe have a lot to talk about. >> and left a message at his last known phone number. >> would you give me a call. >> but we haven't heard anything from him. >> you take hiring your wedding videographer as seriously as you do your wedding photographer. >> what should you do if you are looking for a wedding videographer? we went to the wedding experts "the knot" to find out. >> first of all it is important to have wedding insurance just in case anything happens fraud wise or they go out of business. if you have wedding insurance, you can still get your deposit back. >> insurance can cost anywhere between $155 and $550 depending on the amount of coverage you want. the knot also recommends checking reviews online. ask them about any complaints. meeting with the videographer in person before the wedding and trust your instincts. use a credit card to pay. it will provide you with an opportunity to get a refund. sean and shanna didn't do that, but are stillol hng out hope they will some day hea

we even left messages with his parents in oregon. >> hey, matthew, michael finney from 7 on your sideleft a message at his last known phone number. >> would you give me a call. >> but we haven't heard anything from him. >> you take hiring your wedding videographer as seriously as you do your wedding photographer. >> what should you do if you are looking for a wedding videographer? we went to the wedding experts "the knot" to find out. >> first of all it is important to have wedding insurance just in case anything happens fraud wise or they go out of business. if you have wedding insurance, you can still get your deposit back. >> insurance can cost anywhere between $155 and $550 depending on the amount of coverage you want. the knot also recommends checking reviews online. ask them about any complaints. meeting with the videographer in person before the wedding and trust your instincts. use a credit card to pay. it will provide you with an opportunity to get a refund. sean and shanna didn't do that, but are still holding out hope they will some day hear their vows again. >> just to kin

. >>> i'm michael finney. >>> i'm michael finney. some great things are heating up for the wta.mer. time to play. when the us open series hits stanford for the bank of the west classic, join the celebration of summer. where the action off the court, is just as hot as the action on it. now through august 6th. it's time to shine brighter than you ever thought possible. the us open series. we're serving up the best of summer. don't miss the wta action while it's in stanford. >>> the santa clara county fair is one of the shortest running only four days. the future is uncertain as they are considering new development on the land. there are die hard fans who don't want it to fade away. david is live at the fairgrounds tonight. >> reporter: this is day two of the santa clara fair. they have worked very hard to make this family friendly. they are trying to shed an image of crime problems here from 25 years ago. admission is a reasonable $10. in the heart of silicon valley animals are still a big draw. in its hay day some 40 years ago the fair used to draw quarter million people. last year a

tell people michael finney in consumer reports made you do it.n you're home or where you can make sure you use a power strip with a built in surge protector. that can really cause you -- keep you from having a lot of grief. >>> when we come back, remembering a man who helped us bring the news and l ♪ ♪ 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. >>> coming up tonight, we'll have the latest on the terror attack in barcelona. >>> plus an eyewitness describes a bizarre stand off in livermore. >> michael finney helps out a couple with car trouble. their vehicle was stolen and it got worse from there. >> find out how a local tech company will get customers to save energy automatically during monday's total solar >>> finally we're sad to report that a dear friend and colleague died unexpectedly in his sleep two night

so if you see him, tell him michael finney is looking for him. the hotline is open monday through friday. you can also reach me on my facebook page and abc7news.com. >> good advice. thanks, michael. >>> time to get back to the weather. >> yeah. and this is pretty nice. drew tuma has an update on the forecast. >> comfortable temperatures tomorrow. highs on your wednesday, 86 in concord. sunny in san jose, 79. 65 that high in san francisco. golden gate park, outside. looks like the best day is going to be sunday. a steady pattern through the weekend. the numbers are going to drop a couple of degrees out there. >> thank you. >>> on to sports. a lot going on to talk about today. >> really scary situation for the 49ers today. a player taken off on a % stretcher, line ♪ what should i watch? show me sports. it's so fluffy! look at that fluffy unicorn! he's so fluffy i'm gonna die! your voice is awesome. the x1 voice remote. xfinity. the future of awesome. food. water. internet. we need it to live. but what we don't need are surprises, like extra monthly

so if you see him, tell him michael finney is looking for him.open monday through friday. you can also reach me on my facebook page and abc7news.com. >> good advice. thanks, michael. >>> time to get back to the weather. >> yeah. and this is pretty nice. drew tuma has an update on the forecast. >> comfortable temperatures tomorrow. highs on your wednesday, 86 in concord. sunny in san jose, 79. 65 that high in san francisco. golden gate park, outside. looks like the best day is going to be sunday. a steady pattern through the weekend. the numbers are going to drop a couple of degrees out there. >> thank you. >>> on to sports. a lot going on to talk about today. >> really scary situation for the 49ers today. a player taken off on a % stretcher, line ♪ ♪ award winning interface. award winning design. award winning engine. the volvo xc90. the most awarded luxury suv of the century. this august visit your local volvo dealer to receive sommar savings of up to $4,500. >>> good evening. today was the second to last practice for the 49ers before their pres

to bring a sense of normalcy to the evacuees in the crowded houston convention center. >>> i'm michael finneyask finney is just ahead. i'm still taking your questions on twitter and facebook. post it with the hashtag ask finney. perhaps i'll answer in a couple of minutes. >>> we see an absence of coastal fog that also means an absence of cool weather. (con artists...) they'll try anything to get your medicare card number. so they can steal your identity, commit medicare fraud. what can you do? guard your card? guard your card? just like your credit card. nobody gets my number, unless i know they should have it. to protect your identity, new medicare cards without social security numbers will be mailed next year. visit medicare.gov/fraud stay sharp people! >>> this is probably the craziest thing you'll see all day. watch how this man tried to carjack a driver in can he nken washington. the driver put up a fight. this is one of the several cars he allegedly tried to steal that day. watch how he tried to pull another driver from his car while parked in a driveway. the driver and passenger fought

. >>> michael finney taking your questions on twitter and facebook. just post them and use the #askfinney. michael will be along to answer the questions live here a little later. >>> checking our traffic across the golden gate bridge, it's actually slow northbound on the right-hand side, as you can see there. but coming into the city, it seems to be moving a little bit better. stay with us. back after a break. (woman) there's a moment of truth.etes, and now with victoza®, a better moment of proof. victoza® lowers my a1c and blood sugar better than the leading branded pill, which didn't get to my goal. lowers my a1c better than the leading branded injectable. the one i used to take. victoza® lowers blood sugar in three ways. and while it isn't for weight loss, victoza® may help you lose some weight. non-insulin victoza® comes in a pen and is taken once a day. (announcer) victoza® is not recommended as the first medication to treat diabetes and is not for people with type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis. do not take victoza® if you have a personal or

rats can cause big problems in an airplane by chewing on cables and wires. >>> time for michael finneyere answering questions. michael, first up, marcus from alameda asks, if a family member goes to the hospital, when is it appropriate to ask about costs and billing on their behalf? >> if you can, anytime. whether it's an emergency situation or not. if you're the patient or patient's advocate, it's a good idea to ask how much a medical procedure will cost, or how much a room admittance is going to cost. that way you can estimate those costs over the time you think they're going to be in the hospital. you can also figure out what insurance is going to cover, and if there are any alternatives that's too expensive. a lot of times you can go to a hospital down the road and save a lot of money. it's a patient's right and responsibility to know. all this information. don't just walk in and think everything's going to be okay. >> don't be shy about asking. >> they're used to it. >> norma from alameda asks, should airlines be allowed to keep your money after you cancel a flight? >> she's askin

that's michael finney reporting. report bow brobocalls to the ft. visit end >>> a warmer day inland. let's look at forecast highlights. near average temperatures. not too hot, not too cold but noticeably warmer as we head into tend of the week and the early part of the weekend on saturday. then those numbers will continue to climb especially inland by sunday and monday. we're nearing 100 degrees inland around the bay. you'll notice warmer weather. live doppler 7. right now we have the comfortable fog keeping us cool this spots and this time of the year got a little something for everybody out there. a wide range in temperatures. mainly cloudy over san francisco. lots of sunshine as you get towards concord. a comfortable 77 right,000. 91 in brentwood. a lot of cloud cover on the coast. the other thing you'll notice, more in the way of fog overnight tonight. the marine layer is not disappearing over the next 24 hours. mid-50s to lower 60s as get you out the door. let's time it out for you. a will the of us are starting out with gray skies. mainly temp

amazon will now compete with walmart and costco. >>> coming up next, michael finney digs into a san francisco finney digs into a san francisco startututu at at&t, we believe in access. finney digs into a san francisco startututu the opportunity for everyone to explore a digital world. connecting with the things that matter most. and because nothing keeps us more connected than the internet, we've created access from at&t. california households with at least one resident who receives snap or ssi benefits may qualify for home internet at a discounted rate of $10 a month. no commitment, deposit, or installation fee. visit att.com/accessnow to learn more. >>> consumers are frustrated and angry. >> some have been waiting 18 months for wireless ear buds that they preordered and paid to get. >> michael finney has their story. >> this came without any warning. the company had announced it was finally shipping their product. john simpson enjoys his workouts. joanne leads an active lifestyle. both saw an ad on facebook early last year for new wireless ear buds designed for the athlete. >> i wanted the

when lightning strikes, michael finney makes sure you don't take a financial hit.s next. >> and saving strawberries. so 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. >>> the usda just gave uc davis a $4.5 million grant for strawber strawberries. it will help scientists on being resistant to diseases. it -- californiaaliforniaalifora the strawberries in north america. >>> after months of delays, service is under way for smart train. 14 trains will run from santa rosa to san rafael. 3,000 people are expected to ride them every day. it's taken a decade of work to get to this point. 43 miles of track had to be rebuilt, 30 bridges replaced, and $600 million spent. passengers say hey, it's all worth it. >> good way to get back and fo

michael finney is here. michael the first comes from anabelle who asked how can a college student keep up with a work out routine out breaking the bank? >> first off most colleges have free workouts. it's either the school gym. it's not too bad. i want you to check there first. if those aren't an option at your school, check with local gyms. many of them offer deep, discounts. if you don't have money for that grab o friend and work out in the quad. >> there's a lot of stuff online. >> you use those. >> for anything you want to do. it's online. it's free. irene asks my credit card was stolen. i reported it to the bank. one vendor is still sending me invoice for payments. what can i do? >> there's always one. you did the right thing by reporting it to your bank. here's what i want you to do. it's hassle. contact the vendor and let them know you're not responsible because you did not charge the it item. keep track of your credit report. you need to hang onto all your paper work because if they ding your history

i'm michael finney. what happens on the third try? >>> and next, tech takes a stand.t bay area companies, including paypal are doing >>> live, where you live, this is "abc7 news." >> i'm disgusted, i'm shocked. i don't understand. that doesn't just happen. >> controversy at san jose state university over the return of a professor who was accused of sexual harassment. records show he was sanctioned, but now colleagues are expressing outrage how the university is handling the situation. >> here's the story from san jose state campus. >> reporter: it's quiet on the campus now, but tempers are starting to boil. >> i'm disgusted, shocked. why they would take this course of action and decide that it's a good idea to allow someone who they have found to have abused the students in that way by harassing them, why they would see fit to put him back. >> reporter: san jose professor colleague. he was suspended and ordered to undergo diversity training. now a memo sent to professors shows he's scheduled to teach classes and advise students this fall. >> if it were me and i saw th

new at 6:00, michael finney has advice on how to write one without getting into trouble. that's the key. th things are heating up for the wta.mer. time to play. when the us open series hits stanford for the bank of the west classic, join the celebration of summer. where the action off the court, is just as hot as the action on it. now through august 6th. it's time to shine brighter than you ever thought possible. the us open series. we're serving up the best of summer. don't miss the wta action while it's in stanford. >>> san jose mayor hopes to serve another four-year term. today on twitter he announced he's running for re-election. >>> sunburns and some good ways to treat them. >> michael finney is here with a little more on that as we head into the last few weeks of real summer. >> i burn so bad. >> you do, i know. >> if you're planning a trip to the pool or the baeeach this summer don't forget your sunscreen. remember to reapply regularly. that means a lot. if you still end up with sawn burn, consumer report has some tips to help you soothe your burning skin and make

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i'm michael finney. what happens on the third try? >>> and next, tech takes a stand. see what bay area companies, including paypal are doing i 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. >>> live, where you live, this is "abc7 news." >> i'm disgusted, i'm shocked. i don't understand. that doesn't just happen. >> controversy at san jose state university over the return of a professor who was accused of sexual harassment. records show he was sanctioned, but now colleagues are expressing outrage how the university is handling the situation. >> here's the story from san jose state campus. >> reporter: it's quiet on the campus now, but tempers are starting to boil. >> i'm disgusted, shocked. why they would take this c

i'm michael finney. 7 on your side is coming up. ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ wow! nice outfit.grow up, i'm going to mars. we're working on that. some people know how far they want to go. a personalized financial strategy can help you get them there. see how access to j.p. morgan investment expertise can help you. chase. make more of what's yours. >>> berkeley settles down today after thousands descended on the city of yesterday's anti-hate d demonstrations. police made sp arrests. >> a more peaceful scene in francisco. a pro trump group canceled its rally in crissy field, but hundreds still showed up across the city. >> we have reports from both cities. we begin with leslie brinkley in berkeley. leslie? >> reporter: activists who marched here in berkeley on saturday called press conferences on monday to criticize the monday for showing videos of skirmishes, and secondly to criticize the berkeley police department. >> when the berkeley police department mobilizes more resources to prevent people from engaining in anti-fascist community self-defense than to defer groups in the na

michael finney is here with this story. >> this thing keeps going and going. amazing. more than 4 million people who bought nissan with defective air bags could get up do $500 in compensation all part of a $98 million class action lawsuit with the automaker over claims the air bag scandal caused owners to suffer economic losses. owners would also be eligible for financial aid to help them fix their vehicles. free rentals would be offered for use while repairs are being made. similar agreements have been reached with toyota, bmw, maza and subaru. only three out of tennis san drivers received air bag repairs since june. the settlement includes money to be used on marking to encourage owners to get their cars fixed. >>> fierce tonight a farm labor shortage could lead to a spike in food prices. farmers are having trouble hiring enough workers to pick the crops. farm crops have been critical of president trump and say his immigration crackdown and reforms are not helping them. conservatives say the labor short and predates president trump and he is not to blame. >>> a recen

. >>> "7 on your side's" michael finney answering your questions. he'll answer your questions live a little bit later. >>> checking our traffic, as we take a little peek above the san mateo bridge. it looks pretty bad on the left-hand side. the oncoming traffic. that is your eastbound traffic heading over to 880. it's a little bit better on the right-hand side heading to the peninsula. stay with us. back in a couple of minutes. >>> check out this video of the eclipse. see that dot there? that's the international space station circling the sun. video was captured by a nasa camera in banner, wyoming. >>> what goes in, must come out. this is the traffic leaving portland after today's solar eclipse. no matter which roadway people used, there were stalled cars and just slow traffic. portland to salem normally takes less than an hour. today, three hours. an estimated 1 million people traveled to the area to see the eclipse. >> hopefully they had a good time. this was the first total solar eclipse that transversed the u.s. from coast to coast in 99 years.

michael finney, 7 on your side. >>> good evening, everyone. we have been in a cooler than average pattern for several days now, and today is no exception. obviously the marine layer has been slow to clear. along the coast it never cleared. we'll change things up just as you were getting used to this pattern. livermore's average high, 87. through the weekend and early next week will keep you cooler than average. but notice the warmer weather is coming back. the mid to latter part of the work week next week. if you like summer heat, it is going to be back in the picture. right now i want to show you live doppler 7. there is active weather north of the clear lake area. thunderstorms have developed again. and across northern california, obviously, the concern is fire danger with the lightning strikes. hail and rain is accompanying some of the storms right now. we'll keep an eye on it for you. a live look from the south beach camera. sunshine right now. depending on where you are, you are dealing with low clouds or sun. typical summer pattern. 62 d

>> michael finney tackles a question about phone service coming up next. >> plus, a venti sized hoaxtarbucks. >> keep on top of live weather and traffic on your screen throughout the commercial break. our way of trying to make this a better start to your monday. ♪ ♪ 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. >>> starbucks apparently the victim of an internet hoax. bogus ads circulating online saying this friday will be starbucks dreamer day. the ads say that all day, undocumented americans get a 40% discount on any menu item. that fake ad also includes the #borderfree coffee. staffbacks officials say that promotion is completely false. >> time to ask finney. ruby from oakland has a question about her telephone service. >> she spoke to us in alameda. michael finney has her answer. >> i had a phone problem, and my phone -- i'm trying to get my phone

i am michael finney. 7 on your side is coming up. >>> it's 4:11 on a thursday afternoon. check the commute. a live look at the skyway in downtown san francisco. you do not want to be in that in either direction, oncoming, going to the east bay. lower deck of the bay bridge jammed up and the right side, no better for folks heading toward so... why is she smiling?her days driving all over town. because she shopped during the safeway anniversary sale, fid anll u plus earned 4 times the gas reward points. now that's something to smile about. the safeway anniversary sale! come in and explore! >>> an oakland couple is meeting with u.s. senator dianne feinstein in hopes of postponing a deportation to mexico which is set for next week. eric thomas spoke with a family that spent the last 20 years trying to live the american dream. >> emotionally i am devastated. >> reporter: maria mendoza sanchez came to the u.s. from mexico in the early in the earlh to speak english. she and her husband have four children. o the couple has less than a week to leave the country. >> i paid the tuit

michael finney has your answer. >> sorry about that video. we'll hopefully get tatthat to .f you have a kwsk for michael finney, we have answered it almost every time except this one. >> considering i just bought a place, i hope he's saying buying is a good idea. otherwise -- >> if you can't get enough of today's solar eclipse, you're not alone. >> also happening today, what the president is planning regarding afghanistan. regarding afghanistan. >> plus, developing news ♪ ♪ ♪ find your child's class supply list at walmart.com. select "add all items" and have them shipped home. >>> you ready? it's almost time for the great american eclipse. we're just hours away from seeing the event happen in the bay area. >> we're not going to see the full eclipse, but we have a list of the best viewing sites. >> and there's this all-important question. will you be able to see it? depends on where you live and work. >> i'll be watching eclipse traffic today and back to school traffic. tens of thousands of kids are grabbing their backpacks and heading back to school today, including san fran

7 on your side's michael finney answers a question. >> and ready set shop.ou can spend your money today that will give your conscious the biggest bang for your buck. >> it's 6:20. we hope you're having a. >> start to your morning. that's a nice look. we'll be right back with more information about news and weather. you can keep track of it on your screen throughout the commercial break. 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. >>> time to go bargain hunting. it's national thrift shop day. goodwill industries is marking the occasion offering discounts at select stores. some locations are giving away gift cards for your posts on social media. goowill says its shoppers contribute to programs that provide skills trainin

now 7 on your side's michael finney is tackling a question that could help save you some cash. >> andons. most of the time, we keep them to ourselves. it's getting more difficult to it's getting more difficult to do these days thanks t 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. ♪ hey! ♪ bee to hive for that honey you know ♪ ♪ a sweet tasty bowl ♪ of that get up and go ♪ put in the good and the good will grow ♪ ♪ good goes around and around and around hey! ♪ honey to the o is the yum in yo bowl ♪ ♪ playing around that's how we roll ♪ ♪ start with the good and watch good flow ♪ ♪ good goes around and around and around hey! ♪ ♪ good goes around good goes around and around and around. hey! ♪ >>> it is 6:25. time to ask finney. today, dahntay has qu

all of that is about to change come october. 7 on your side's michael finney told us last night thatsellers will be required to use the same return policy. and that means in most cases you will not have to contact the seller and have that back and forth before sending something back. you can use amazon's prepaid shipping labels and the seller must issue a refund within two days of receiving it. amazon said it will allow sellers to exempt a few products from the rules. it has not said what those products will be. >> while we're on the subject of amazon, it's jumping into another market, this time, home delivery meal kits. the prepackaged and planned dinners come right to your door. right now, you can only get the kits if you're in the seattle area. how does it compare to all the rest of the companies out there? one family put the service to the test against hello fresh and blue apron. >> it felt more prepared off the bat. you had to do less slicing and cutti cutting. >> i do like to do less things. the family says all three services had a great taste. but they say amazon won when it c

." >>> well, michael finney will have tips for still fin >>> shares of blue apron fell more than 6% after the company announced plans to close a facility. blue apron is eliminating more than 1200 jobs in jersey city, new jersey. employees were given the option to transfer to a new facility. the company says about 800 employees have opted to make the move. blue apron has a production facility in the bay area in richmond. >>> late in the summer, it's all about impossible to find a camp site. >> but michael finney has an option. >> finding a camping site in california is always trying, especially here in the bay area. but as with everything, the internet is making it a bit easier to find a place to camp. this is hipcamp, a site that started by reviewing camps, and has now morphed into this. alicia is the founder and ceo. land, you're the air b&b of this? >> we focus mostly on properties that are hundreds of acres. so big places where you can go hiking and really think like destination, almost new parks. >> reporter: i found prices ranging from $20 for on space to a couple of hundred dollars

. >>> i'm michael finney, with rewards credit cards, for those that want a good but very easy deal. 7 on your side is coming up. >>> her two cats were ho ♪ ♪ 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. earthing history took tools and team work in san francisco. a tombstone was found underneath a home. wayne freedman joins us live with this story. >> reporter: well, this is one of those very interesting stories that snaps a person out of the present and reminds them of the past. this neighborhood for example has been here a long time. but before it looked like this, it looked like something else entirely. it began as on project. but it's impossible to ignore. how weird is this? >> hon a scale of 1 to 10, probably 11. >> there's a baby in here. >> reporter: the coroner's office says it was a tombstone from the laurel hill cemetery which closed in 1937

. >>> coming up next, michael finney shows us the tech tool that can potentially ♪ ♪ award winning interfacewinning design. award winning engine. the volvo xc90. the most awarded luxury suv of the century. this august visit your local volvo dealer to receive sommar savings of up to $4,500. >>> bay area preschoolteachers have discovered a new path to financial security, and freedom. >> michael finney reports on a new digital tool designed to give teachers a boost. >> reporter: if it works out for them, this could be a good thing. qui combine a teacher's salary and the cost of living, you have an economic crisis. christina gonzalez opened this preschool in her san francisco home earlier this year. not long ago, she worked for two nonprofits teaching migrants and treating abused chirldren. she shez this is a big step to starting a family. >> i'm able to make more decisions and control my income more. >> reporter: she opened her own school with the help of wonder school, a tech company which kr claims to have found a new answer to the child care crisis. >> it's a new model and no one has tried b

they have already gone up so much. >> michael finney has been looking into that and joins us with the northern california newspaper ran an article. everybody is going wait a second. it was a story in the sacramento bee. they reported prices could hits 3 bucks an avocado by the end of the month. there's no disputing prices are going up due to high demand and decreased production blamed on a heat wave last month. the crop yielded only a third of what's normally produced. the aver raj national price is 1.25. that's up about 30 cents tr may. it's unclear wlow hh m rise dese reports to the contrary. the cost of buying school supplies is going up. parents of middle school students are shouldering the biggest increase. the annual huntington bank backpack index found the average cost is 1,0$1,001. that's a 4.5% increase. school supplies for elementary students are up 1% with parents paying about $662 per student. in high school parents are getting a small break. the average of $1,489. frequent flyers on southwest airlines are missing out on the pes that they deserve and have been promised. th

i'm michael finney. how we were able to help. >> and what's seen in this video that could be ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ wow! nice outfit. when i grow up, i'm going to mars. we're working on that. some people know how far they want to go. a personalized financial strategy can help you get them there. see how access to j.p. morgan investment expertise can help you. chase. make more of what's yours. >>> it's going to be a busy weekend for caltrans and a frustrating one for drivers on the bay brindge. the agency plans to blast away what's left of the supports for the old bay bridge. >> reporter: caltrans says no cars will be allowed during the blasting period saturday morning. no boats allowed within 1500 feet, and environmental expert also be out on the bay to postpone the demolition if wildlife wanders into the area. >> we are ready for that. >> reporter: the people most likely affected are the people who use the pedestrian path. it will be closed before the implosion until it's over. >> this saturday will start out with pie

i'm michael finney. 7 on your side is comi . >>> paying to park in one part of san francisco isn't whatt used to be. the change has some people confused but the city hopeful. >> if it sounds like a contradiction, wayne freedman can shed some light. this is a story you'll see only on "abc7 news." wayne? >> reporter: it's actually an experiment. you may never park in that garage here on pierce street in the marina district. but they are doing an experiment in there, and if it succeeds, the city could take it to every garage in san francisco. time for our question of the day outside the city owned pierce street garage in san francisco's marina district. do you know your license plate? >> by memory, no, i don't. >> i have to think. i know the first few digits but not all of them. >> reporter: so barbara went back up the stairs and took a picture of her plate and with help from an attendant, entered those numbers into new machines. in the pierce street garage, the transportation agency, the minimum purchase time is one hour. license plates guarantee no one else can use a space, even when emp

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i'm michael finney. how we were able to help. >> and what's seen in this video that could be a 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. at at&t, we believe in access. the opportunity for everyone to explore a digital world. connecting with the things that matter most. and because nothing keeps us more connected than the internet, we've created access from at&t. california households with at least one resident who receives snap or ssi benefits may qualify for home internet at a discounted rate of $10 a month. no commitment, deposit, or installation fee. visit att.com/accessnow to learn more. >>> it's going to be a busy weekend for caltrans and a f

are you getting a michael finney has some advice on getting all the perks you deserve. >> credit cardvenient and can be moneymakers for the card holder, too. most of us know that. >> there's a lot of advertising on television. you see that, so that kind of puts it in your mind. >> and in his pocket, too. he carries that capital one card. >> just bought some last year. >> she went online to find her points cards. >> i chose chase and barclays for nd and i use it for trips. >> cathey go together like nort beach and credit card, yet there is so much more that you can do with rewards cards an there's never been a better time to do it. >> i saw a site that said they're spending double what they did in 2010 on credit card rewards. >> that's lisa. she says there is so much competition that there's a rewards card for everyone. from those who really want to work the system. getting first class seats for instance. to those who just want some easy money. >> you can potentially get real value if you're willindgly tooo g study up. if you don't want to do that much work, c do well with a cheaper ca

. >> michael finney is here with your rights if a company gets >>> some of us read online reviews toake informed decisions about goods and services that you may even write sometimes. >> michael finney and "consumer reports" have tips before you do that. tricky, michael. >> you have to be careful. a lot of consumers depend on online reviews before they travel, book a restaurant, or buy a product or service. many reviews believe they're helping others. but sometimes companies have hit back if the review is negative. "consumer reports" has advice on how to write helpful reviews without getting yourself into truble. if something you ordered isn't up to snuff, or a trip or meal is marred by poor service, complaining online can certainly help influence other consumers. >> you don't want to go to a place that has a lot of negative reviews. >> when i see a negative review, i will likely look at another item. >> reporter: some companies fear serious damage from bad feedback. until recently they were able to include nondisparagement clauses in their agreements that allowed them to threaten cus

michael finney partnered up with consumer reports to find out. >> sandra is 70 years old and despitedisease, would like to continue driving. she's got a lot of americans ov age of 65 have a license, including 3.5 billion who are older than 85. many just assume older drivers are likely to be involved in a collision tngnha counterparts. >> decades of crash data said that isn't the case. the highest rate and most dangerous rooifr drivers are the youngest. >> this could be because seniors are more likely to obey speed limits and far less likely to text and drive. cunningham workeded with a driver rehab specialist. these specialist assess older drivers for things like vision, memory, processing speednd range of m aotion and help equi them with the tips and tools to keep them safe. >> making sure i can see over the wheel. >> one of the biggest things is keeping active and walking because the aerobic exercise is a great thing for your body and your mind to keep your responses quick. >> the goal, keep seniors behind the wheel as safe and as long as as possible. because putting the brakes on

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michael finney has her answer. >> i'd like to know when they say unlimited on the wireless services,s that really mean unlimited? >> that's a great question. i'm really glad you asked it. the wireless carrier says in its contract, they have to stick to that. if they unlimited dffataer or unlimited and minutes and you agree to pay for it and did, the what you get, but there's always small print. here's where the issue is here. a lot of people try to use their phone forus bsesin it is for personal. as long asiti it's per services, they havsoelna to gi the unlimited amount you agree to. if you have a problem with that, you call me and i'll talk to the phone company. thanks for your question. >> you have michael on your team. if you have a question for eychael fiord it, shareecnn, it o rn social media with t the #askfinney. or you can go to abc7news.com/askfinney. >> a tweet by former president obama in response to the deadly racially motivated violence in charlottesville has set a record. it's now the most liked tweet ever. >> you may have seen this one. this is what it reads. no one is

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. >> 7 on your side's michael finney helps a woman get her money the energy conscious whopeople amongmall 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. >>> a big moment for sean spicer. he got to meet the pope. this picture was posted to the vatican radio facebook page yesterday. you can see spicer with his phone out on the right side. spicer traveled to the vatican with the president back in may but left off the list of those who met with his holiness. spicer is catholic. >>> fox news is off the air if britain. the network's parent company says it stopped broadcasting today because the number of viewers was so low and it wasn't worth it to broadcast for such a small audience. >>> a judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by sarah palin against "the new york times." the former governor of alaska was suing f

he asked michael finney has his answer. >> i'm interested in starting a gofundme page purchase automateddid he fib bra latetors for people that have heart conditions and heart problems and place them in the schools. is this taxable nick that i would receive from go fund me and can people that donate to it, can they have a tax deduction for donating? >> hi, randy. donations to go fund me or any crowd funding site are generally considered personal gifts. so they're not tax they have to go to a nonprofit organization listed a 501(c)(3) with the irs. we're talking about organizations like the red cross and salvation army. so if you want to set up a nonprofit, you need to talk woman attorney or tax professional. randy, thanks for your question. >> if you have a question for michael finney record it on your smartphone, share it with us on social immediate yand use the hrk ask finney or go to our website and you may see your question answered here on abc 7 mornings. >>> all right. san francisco state taking action after a lawsuit accuses the school of allowing antisexism. >> if you're trying to

. >>> scam alert michael finney answers an important question about the irs that could save awe major headache. >>> why costco has been ordered to fork over 19 million tods tiffany. >>> it's 6:20. here's a live look at here's a live look at embarcadero this morning. ♪ ♪ 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. >>> it is 6:23. this is so interesting, a new development. legal battle between costco and tiffanys. a ruth ruled yesterday that costco has to pay the company tiffany $19.3 million for selling engainingments e meant tlangz weren't made by the jeweller. costco argue today was using tiffany as a generic term to describe a ring setting. the store said the rings weren't marked with the tiffany name and wrpot n sold in the distinct blue boxes or bags. costco does plan to appeal. >> it is interesting, like cleanism or. >> zo zooe roechl but those

michael finney and "consumer reports" has information you need to know to keep your loved ones safe. "consumer reports" warned about liquid laundry detergent packs for children. kids can bite into them. laundry package exposure, "consumer reports" is changing advice to include some adult populations. since 2012, there have been eight reports death in the u.s. associated with laundry pack exposures. six fatalities were adults with dementia. >> it lets us know people with dementia mistake random items for food. >> reporter: in 2015, poison control centers logged more than 13,000 calls related to liquid laundry pack exposures. the same year "consumer reports" also pushed for laundry pack safety, including packaging, that's now available to consumers. >> new voluntary standards, including provisions that make these pods taste bitter have been enacted since january of 2017. we're hoping this will help alleviate the thousands of calls that poison control centers receive every year regarding these pods. >> reporter: the american cleaning institute and industry trade group said manufacturers

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