a many michael finney. ahead on "7 on your side." wait until you hear what more battery charges can charge now.  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. >>> there is more for sale at toys "r" us. including jeffrey the giraffe. the store is going to auction off its intellectual property, name, brand, and logo. the domain name will also be for sale. as well as additional names. the toys "r" us announced in march that it was bankrupt and would close all 800 of stores after six decades in business. >>> berkeley resurant is closing its doors after serving the community for over 50 years. a final celebration brunch on sund

michael finney shows us what's differt this time. >>> and it's a big night here on abc 7. not one but two finales. >>> it is a big night here on abc 7, finales for both "american adidol" and "dancing with the stars." >> more from hollywood. ♪ don't stop believing >> reporter: gabby barrett's dream iso be the next american idol and have you be proud she won the title. judge lionel richie believes no matter what happens she's ready to enter the music world now. >> she's the package. when i say that, just fire her out of the cannon, as far as i'm concerned. 18 years old and ready to go. her voice, her attitude on stage, her performing abilities. she has all the wheelhouse. it's just a matter of how far can she go? ♪ when i hear that whistle blowing i hang my head and cry ♪ >> reporter: caleb believes america sees him as authentic. he's just who he is. if he wins or not judge luke bryan thinks he's on the way to great things. >> he has a southern charm thing going on. the aw, shucks country boy kind of thing. ♪ climbed a mountain and i turned around ♪ >> reporter: maddie consi

michael finney shows us what's different this time. >>> and it's a big night here on abc 7.iang's father came it'here with little money,on. but big dreams for a better future. now john has a chance to make history. a champion of the underdog, john took on wells fargo when it ripped off working families. and against the odds, he helped saved california from financial disaster during the great recession. ...leaving more to invest in progressive priorities like education, healthcare and affordable housing. john chiang. the proven, progressive leader we need for california's future. ( ♪ ) your heart doesn't only belong to you. child: bye, grandpa! and if you have heart failure, entrusting your heart to entresto may help. entresto is a heart failure medicine that helps improve your heart's ability to pump blood to the body. in the largest heart failure study ever, entresto was proven superior at helping people stay alive and out of the hospital compared to a leading heart failure medicine. don't take entresto if pregnant. it can cause harm or death to an unborn baby. don't take e

i'm michael finney. ahead, a warning for anyone looking to buy a pet. >> plus, what an arena and a new look at the warriors spectacular new home and -- >> one of my biggest concerns when it went missing was that someone might kill themselves. >> a dangerous joyride leads first responders to this surprising discovery. the story behind him a unique yellow submarine ahead. >> i'm meteorologist sandhya patel. we'll show you a pattern of what's coming straight ahead. >> but first here's what's coming on "jimmy kimmel live." >> tonight we have a new mean tweets. also, while i'm comparing old men to reptiles, ever notice that samuel l. jackson looks like a snapping turtle. >>> a movement is under way to stop what a watchdog group calls internet schemes targeting dog lovers everywhere. >> yeah. it's just awful. 1 on your side's michael finney looks what's being done to shut them down. >> now hat 6:00 we were all talking about if and i introduced to you two families who lost thousand of dollars trying to buy pets

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ournds michael finney answering questions sent to him. albany and asks to people in california have until october of 2020 to comply with the real id requirements. i see two different dates from the department of homeland security at the dmv. >> it can be confusing. let me go back and beginning at the beginning. the federal government is toughening the id requirement for travelers flying domestically. now the october 2018 deadline is for the california dmv to meet the new real id standards. that's what they call it real id. the 2020 date is for fliers actually getting on plane. after that date you can't board unless you have a real id compliant driver's license. u.s. passport or other accepted federal identification. there is some good news here. as of january 22nd of this year, the california dmv has been issuing the new real id compliant driver's license and id cards. now we're talking about this. because in two years probably the tlae of us won't have new licenses. we better have a passport with us or we need a new license. >> this is a

and where they're going next. >>> "7 on your side" michael finney. travel insurance for your upcoming trip? we'll talk about that. ask finney is just ahead. >>> brit mild conditions, looking northward sutro tower but cooler this we could and i'll have the forecast coming up. >>> and checking traffic in san jose, 101 southbound backed up as usual on the right-hand side. northbound will go good. 880 is >>> it is time for ask fipy opinion "7 on your side" michael finney is answering question sent to him and the first one is from leslie saying planning on booking a summer trip for me and my boyfriend should i buy travel insurance. >> i'm a big believer in travel insurance if you are traveling abroad. but not so much for travel in the u.s. now let me explain why. you should only insure what you can't afford to pay yourself. overseas the health insurance is no good. you need travel insurance, health insurance in case something goes wrong. you also need a way out of the country. sometimes quickly to get the quality care. that can run you 25, 50, $100,000. y

. >> however, customers say their money has disappeared. 7 on your side michael finney investigates the risks of using zelle. >> the inductees into the sports hall of fame tonight. >> i'm meteorologist sandhya patel. damp spots and overcast skies. find out when a major change in our weather pattern comes up. >> first on jimmy kimmel live right after abc7 news at 11:00. jimmy. >> thanks, dan and alma. here's what's happening tonight. >> how old were you when you >> how old were you when you first sipped at at&t, we believe in access. >> how old were you when you first sipped 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. >>> leaders of sanctuary cities could face jail time under a bill dubbed the mayor libby sc

. >> 7 on your side's michael finney is here with that story and more tonight. michael? >> it's like a jump rope. we wait for the inflation to hit. economists have been waiting for price inflation to hit. now we are getting our first hint of where we may first feel its pinch. at the grocery store. bloomberg is reporting that a little known private label food company, treehouse foods, has said it may not have any choice but to hike prices because of rising freight and commodity costs. private label companies tend to be on the lower end of cost scale. if they raise prices, the thinking goes, brand names have the -- you may remember, the federal reserve has been raising rates slowly in an effort to tamp down inflation. >> seniors who want to age in their own home may soon get a break. a proposal that would provide a tax credit for senior home care services past the -- with bipartisan support. the measure is expected to ease the burden on seniors who want to stay in their homes but need help with bathing, dressing, cooking and getting around. the bill now advances to the ass

i'm michael finney. ahead, a warning for anyone looking to buy a pet. >> plus, what an arena and a new look at the warriors spectacular new home and -- >> one of my biggest concerns when it went missing was that someone might kill themselves. >> a dangerous joyride leads first responders to this surprising discovery. the story behind him a unique yellow submarine ahead. >> i'm meteorologist sandhya patel. we'll show you a pattern of what's coming straight ahead. >> but first here's what's coming on "jimmy kimmel live." >> tonight we have a new mean tweets. also, while i'm comparing old men to reptiles, ever notice that samuel l. jackson looks like a snapping turtle. we use our phones the same way these days. so why do we pay to have a phone connected when we're already paying for internet? shouldn't it all just be one thing? that's why xfinity mobile comes with your internet. you can get up to 5 lines of talk and text included at no extra cost. so all you pay for is data. choose by the gig or unlimited.

on your si michael finney investigates the risks of using zelle. >> the inductees into the sports halldhya patel. damp spots and overcast skies. find out when a major change in our weather pattern comes up. >> first on jimmy kimmel live right after abc7 news at 11:00. jimmy. >> thanks, dan and alma. here's what's happening tonight. >> how old were you when you first sipped ♪ whatever it is that floats your boat... ...or tickles your tastebuds... ♪ ...or brightens your day... ♪ ...even if you've never tried it before... ♪ ...just know that... you can, in portland. >>> lears of sanctuary cities cod face jail time under a bill dubbed the mayor libby schaaf act if they give a heads up about i.c.e. sweeps ahead of time. iowa republican steve king announced the bill today in response to the warning last february by oakland's mayor about possible i.c.e. raids. the new bill prohibits those advance notices. violators could face up to five years in prison. >> you've probably seen the ads, billboards urging customers to use a pier to pier payment service backed by several banks. >> it is an easy

post them with the hashtag ask finney. michael will be here to answer questions live in a few minutes. >>> checking traffic over the skyway on this friday it is slow going, just inching along in both directions on the right-hand side, maybe parj nally belting. that is the peninsula and southbound traffic the lower deck of the bay bridge and onto the east bay. stay with us. john chiang's father came it'here with little money,on. but big dreams for a better future. now john has a chance to make history. a champion of the underdog, john took on wells fargo when it ripped off working families. and against the odds, he helped saved california from financial disaster during the great recession. ...leaving more to invest in progressive priorities like education, healthcare and affordable housing. john chiang. the proven, progressive leader we need for california's future. >>> and if you are wondering when the royal we had something, it's easy. low back right there. >> the countdown clock. >> ready to go. >> and spencer is ready to go wit

michael finney "7 on your side." >>> see what led to the arrest of joseph james i thought after sandy hook, where 20 six and seven year olds were slain, this would never happen again. it has happened more than 200 times in 5 years. dianne feinstein and a new generation are leading the fight to pass a new assault weapons ban. say no to the nra and yes to common-sense gun laws. california values senator dianne feinstein >>> two days clipped. t two major exit polls expect it will be melanie woodrow has the story. >> reporter: the historic vote taking place in ireland was the topic of t topic of the day. >> women should have a vote to what they choose to do with their own bodies. >> reporter: the issue was so divisive. this woman asked us not to show her face or give her name. >> i feel it has torn a lot of families apart. i feel it is super critical that a priest can tell me what to do when there is abuse in the catholic church. >> reporter: this woman says she voted yes. >> i waited all my adult life to have a say in this. >> and it is a hard decision. i just feel, i don't have the righ

. >> however, customers say their money has disappeared. 7 on your side michael finney investigates thef using zelle. >> the inductees into the sports hall of fame tonight. >> i'm meteorologist sandhya patel. damp spots and overcast skies. find out when a major change in our weather pattern comes up. >> first on jimmy kimmel live right after abc7 news at 11:00. jimmy. >> thanks, dan and alma. here's what's happening tonight. >> how old were you when you first sipped mr. elliot, what's your wifiwifi?word? wifi's ordinary. basic. do i look basic? nope! which is why i have xfinity xfi. it's super fast and you can control every device in the house. "hey!" let's basement. and thanks to these xfi pods, the signal reaches down here too. so sophie, i have an xfi password. and it's "daditude". simple. easy. awesome. xfinity. the future of awesome. pstop messing with your sister! hey! hey! don't make me come back there! so? feels really good.... yeah, i'm gonna buy it. (vo) customer service that goes the extra mile. enterprise makes it easy. >>> leaders of sanctuary cities could face jail time un

. >> her new puppy turned out to be a scam. "7 on your side" michael finney finds out this bay area family isn't alone. >>> and that breaking news is just past vallejo where sky 7 is live by the red top road exit. a serious accident involving a california highway patrol officer. the officer was rear-ended by a white mitsubishi mirage. three other people in the mirage suffering major injuries in the crash. >> rescuers had to use jaws of life to rescue the victims. >> let's show you where this happened on the map eastbound 80 shortly by red top road. two lanes are closed because of the crash speculation cand you resulting back up. >> the backup extends well into vallejo. the highway patrol specialized unit has been called to the scene for this investigation. >>> thank you for joining us, i am ama daetz. >> and i am dan ashley. no one has been murdered in alba albany since 2015 until this past weekend. >> victim was found wit a gunshot wound. abc7 reporter wayne freedman spoke to people. >> reporter: when a murder happens next door or across the street, or down the road that is too close to h

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she was chosen by public vote. >> i'm dan ashley for sandhya patel, michael finney wab all of us herebye-bye. >>> tonight, several developing stories as we come on the air. when did the president know? after telling the american people while on air force one that he did not know about any payment to stormy daniels, tonight, president trump now acknowledging he did reimburse his lawyer for that hush money. the questions now, how long has he known, and was that payment an effort to help him win the election? the president's new attorney, rudy giuliani, and what he said that surprised so many. >> oh, i didn't know he did. >>> also breaking tonight, michael cohen, whose office, home and hotel room were raided. this evening, abc news has now learned the fbi was monitoring cohen's calls, even before the raid. who he was calling, who was calling him? >>> also tonight, the police officer suspended, just hours after this video was made public. the suspect handcuff a

. >> even jump start your car. "7 on your side" michael finney looks at what is worth the money. >>> ♪ ♪ legendary jockey vÍctor espinoza is insatiable when it comes to competing. ♪ ♪ so is his horse. ♪ ♪ when it comes to snacking. ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ that's why he uses the chase mobile app, to pay practically anyone, at any bank. life, lived victor's way. chase. make more of what's yours. >>> dogs and dating. is there a link? wag, an app for dog service. one in four bay area dog said they >>> the royal wedding is on its way. >> this saturday they will tie the knot. >>> these are the first royal wedding watchers. as we get new details about the wedding three days away. questions around meghan markle's father on again off again decision to not attend the wedding. >> questions are being raised about the validity of the claims because the day he said he was in hospital with the heart attack, he was spotted by paparazzi outside his home. >> reporter: the couple's focus remains on saturday's ceremony. where meghan's mother may escort her. outside windsor capital, tourists from california are among th

. >>> 7 on your side satisfies michael finney taking your questions. just post them with >>> homeless woman is accused of trying to grab a baby. >> it happened on mother's day at 14th and natoma streets. dion lim has the story. >> reporter: this is the terrifying moment right before a mother is approached by a homeless woman who tried to snatch her two-month-old out of her arms. >> she was crying and in spanish she was -- the woman tried to grab my baby. >> patricia and her husband witnessed the attempted child abduction sunday evening. >> she was that close to me. she was acting crazy. >> as seen in video taken by a neighbor, patricia sprang into action. >> i was like what's wrong with you? leave her alone. >> got the suspect, diamond harris, now charged with felony kidnapping and child endangerment to let go of the woman's baby. >> it was scary. then we ran off. hey, get out of our neighborhood. don't come down our street no more. >> in recent months, the area has turned into a haven for the homeless, some who create chaos on their usually quiet stre

i'm michael finney with what you need to watch out for, coming up on 7 on your side. >>> most heartbreaking part of this whole tragedy is that another shooting has to happen for us to remember that more things have to be done. >> another shooting this time at a school in texas, has left ten people dead, ten others wounded and students here in the bay area angered and on edge. good evening and thanks for joining us. i'm ama daetz. >> and i'm dan ashley. classes at santa fe high school in texas are cancelled through at least tuesday and the district doesn't know yet when they'll resume. >> president trump has ordered flags to fly at half staff in honor of the victims. take a look at the suspect, 17-year-old dimitrios pagourtzis in court. >> he's chargededededededededed murder. he did not enter a plea and the judge denied him bond. because he's a minor, he will not be eligible for the death penalty. >> reporter omar jimenez begins our team coverage. >> still have several more shots firing. >> he's actively shooting. he's in the art room. we've got -- we've got shots fired right now guys. we ne

. >> michael finney taking your questions on facebook. he will ask i'm trying to manage my a1c, then i learn type 2 diabetes puts me at greater risk for heart attack or stroke. can one medicine help treat both blood sugar and cardiovascular risk? i asked my doctor. she told me about non-insulin victoza®. victoza® is not only proven to lower a1c and blood sugar, but for people with type 2 diabetes treating their cardiovascular disease, victoza® is also approved to lower the risk of major cv events such as heart attack, stroke, or death. while not for weight loss, victoza® may help you lose some weight. (announcer) victoza® is not for people with type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis. do not take victoza® if you have a personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer, multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2, or if you are allergic to victoza® or any of its ingredients. stop taking victoza® and get medical help right away if you get a lump or swelling in your neck or symptoms of a serious allergic reaction such as rash, swellin

. >>> i am michael finney, coming up on "7 on your side," we look at the risks of renting a bike. >> announcer: live, where you live, this is abc7 news. >>> officials say pepper spray was released in a high school classroom in san jose. a dozen students and a teacher were affected. i am ama daetz. >> and i am dan ashley. this happened at oak grove high school in san jose. >> reporter: the last word from the fire department on scene is that they are still investigating. they believe the incident was caused by pepper spray. it started around 3:00 in the afternoon. seventh period in a biology class. people reported a strange smell and having trouble breathing. the fire department tells us on scene on campus in what they were calling a warm zone. treating 12 patients and six were decontaminated and send to the hospital and the other six decontaminated and sent home. there were students who left the campus before the fire department arrived, here are the instructions. >> what we want them to do is shower at home, wash their clothing, and if they start to experience any symptoms at all, we

michael finney shows us how it happened. >> it saved this viewer nearly $1,000.ort she wanted to tell her story. >> i needed to get out and walk more. >> that's what inspired her to buy a dog. >> if i get a puppy, i would have to walk two or three times a day. >> she went on line and found them for $500 paul manafo. >> the man sounded nice. >> she decided to bye a puppy named lizzie and wired the money. >> i was waiting for the dog. and i got an e-mail. >> it said she had to pay another $980 for shipping the dog to her home. this time the payment did not go through. >> they refused to deliver it. >> the seller told her to send the money by western union instead and not to tell the cashier why she was sending it. so she went to western union. >> they said, i don't think we do this. >> reporter: western union stopped the payment too and they got her money back again. >> these people are professional fraud sters. it's what they do every day. >> reporter: kim gardner tells us her company launched a program in january to block the faud against customers. >> if we feel

michael finney looks into complaints on bay area drivers say something was wrong with the gas they putr cars. >>> after a cool start to the holiday weekend we're i support the affordable care act, and voted against all trump's attempts to repeal it. but we need to do more. i believe in universal health care. in a public health option to compete with private insurance companies. and expanding medicare to everyone over 55. and i believe medicare must be empowered to negotiate the price of drugs. california values senator dianne feinstein i'm jeff bleich. preventing violence has long been my cause. to negotiate the price of drugs. in the face of senseless violence, we need hope. after columbine, i led president clinton's youth violence commission. i joined joe biden to reduce domestic violence, helping boys become men. i beat the nra in court, defending gun laws that save lives. today, a new generation is rising, and this is our moment. in the streets and in the capitol, i'll stand with them. jeff bleich. democrat for lieutenant governor. >>> dozens of drivers who gassed up at two gas sta

. >> michael finney will run t passes through here, and is bottled right here.e mountain source. naturally. crystal geyser is the only major u.s spring water bottled at the mountain source. naturally. geyser! [echo]stal! [echo] crystal! [echo] geyser! [echo] crystal geyser. always bottled at the mountain source. naturally. >>> all right, well, horse racing is called the sport of millionaires and tonight, a texas woman is celebrating after hitting the jackpot this weekend. the austin woman that did not want to be identified made an $18 pick five wager right before the kentucky derby. not only did she pick justify to win, she selected the winners of all four races leading up to the main event the $18 bet won her $1.2 million. >> oh, good for her. >> her picture is fine. didn't want to give her name. >> people will find her eventually. >> the cousins will track you down. >> i think we know each other. don't we? >> yeah. >> larry is here with sports. >> in sports tonight, warriors and sharks made big playoff games and only one team had kevin durant going for him. if

. >>> michael finney taking your questions on facebook and twitter post them >>> this is my bleepinghouse. those were the words of steph curry. he used slightly stronger language last night in game 3 of the finals. steph has been slumping, his shot has been off, after days of being pest erred by guys like me, is your knee okay, are you okay? what's going on? steph exploded against the rockets and exploded again proclaiming it was his house and then did the shimmy. he's very religious so it's uncharacteristic. it was a hot topic of conversation. >> i saw that. it was funny. it got oracle fired up. >> i was talking to myself almost like you got to be your biggest fan sometimes. >> among those unhappy with his language, steph's mom sonya who texted him he needs to wash his mouth out with soap. i think that shows how frustrated he was, he was missing so many shots in the first few games. once he returned to form he couldn't contain himself. going into game 4 tomorrow it may be coach kerr that may be saying those obscenities because we learned that andre iguodala is out for game 4. >>> fa

vanessa of the shape of battery has signed on to write it. >> michael finney answering questions sent in. first question comcast from kathryn via email asking i'm wondering with the mobile health screenings that go around town are legit. >> that's a great question. look some of them are some aren't. first they need to be licensed or registered with the california department of public health and on top of that they need to have the proper paperwork filed. before going in ask who sponsors the screening and why. also in these days of identity theft know how the results will be used. think twice before giving out any personal information like the social security number. now, these things can be life savers honestly i have done reports on that. but you can make an appointment with your family physician and that's a life saving move too. >> well kristine asks i recently heard about annuities on the radio. are they worth getting? >> look, annuities are basically a pension that you set up for yourself. now in the classic annuity, you put in a bunch of money and the company pays an agreed amou

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>> michael finney has ideas. >> 86% of us will celebrate mother's day this year.e, we'll spend $180. that's serious cash. so spend wisely. ask around and you'll find we're beginning to think about what to buy mom. >> i just got a card. compliment it with a present. i'm not sure. >> flowers and i don't know what the gift is. definitely flowers and something else. >> part of the mother's day big -- >> i think i'm going to get some chocolate. flowers. maybe some jewelry. >> classic stuff. >> yeah, yeah. >> they are classics for a reason. moms like them. >> if you want your money to go further, the experts at deal news will tell to you think outside the box. >> don't think jewelry, we're not going to see great deals on jewelry. think high tech. does mom need a new tv. tv's go down. janice leberman says kindle e-reade e-readers, ipads and clothing will be on sale. if you want to think outside the box, she has this suggestion. >> if you have theuts and you can do it, get a great deal on a bathing suit. the inventory is there. i'm not sure why, but they're offering deals

finney. here answering questions sent to him. michaelst comes from catherine wants to know i was reemt hired. is it better to get health benefits through the employer or covered california. >> first of all, congratulations on the new job. now, getting insurance through your employer is almost always a better deal. much better deal. covered california offers subsidies for low income workers. and it is on a sliding scale. so depending on how much money you make, covered california kwo cost you a lot more than the employer plan. that said won't hurt to compare costs and coverage. remember this, covered california at this point is slated to be done next year. >> okay. all right. dennis asked i've been trying to cancel my life insurance policy but they keep taking money out from my checking account what do i do. >> the cads. the many only allow you to cancel by send agler. did you do that? i want you to check your policy and svee that's required. if that is the case and you didn't like write the letter i want to you write the letter and send

. >> tonight at 11:00 michael finney shows us what is different for the victim and how it can mean good news for the rest of us. >>> i had the honor of emceeing the solarship dinner. santa clara. the asian american women's organization raised $70,000 for asian american high school seniors. more than 300 people packed the restaurant where 30 very deserving students were awarded. some special guests included assemblyman lowe. >>> now your accuweather forecast with drew tuma. >> we are tracking the winds that have been gusting over 20 miles per hour today and those winds will continue for another day tomorrow. live doppler 7 along with satellite showing you we have a fair amount of high cloud cover that has streamed in over the past couple of hours from west to east fashion and throughout the night tonight will be in and out of that cloud cover, as well. the picture outside tells the entire story. live look from our roof top camera pointed. pier 9 that flag just flapping in the breeze certainly not only windy in the city of san francisco but the winds are active across the entire region. l

. >> tonight, michael finney shows us what's different with this victim and how it could mean good news for the rest of us. >>> and today, all about that wind. it's been gusting in our hills at 60 miles an hour. the wind will stick around. right now showing some afternoon sunshine. giving way to high clouds and we'll be in and out of the cloud cover overnight. the picture outside, along the embarcadero. a good chop on the bay. you can see the flag is blowing in that wind. you take a look at the wind gusts. the past 24 hours, in the hills, 55 miles per hour wind gusts. san francisco clocked 37 miles per hour. oakland, novato, 33, 31 respectively. concord and san jose with 24 miles per hour. the winds are still active. 17 in concord. 23, fairfield, rather, and the winds continue to have that onshore component bringing in that cool ocean air. we're struggling to even reach average. a cool 58 in oakland. it is about 13 degrees below average. a bit of a wind shelter.shelter. why the cool weather and why all the wind? there's this area of low pressure pressure off the coast. the wind is just

there is a recall affecting some children's craft toys from michael's stores. >> "7 on your side" michael finneye with that and more. >> a popular place to shop for families that's why it's so important. michaels is rmg the toys because a battery inside overheats and catches fire. the pottery wheel create and creatology spin wheel kits. michaels has received three reports of overheating one report of a battery fires. no reports of injuries fortunately. customers should immediately return the items for full refund. >>> ford is getting ready to restart production of the f-150 pickup trucks. a fire at a parts supplier earlier this month forced ford to stop building the best selling pickup. well parts are now available again. and the assembly line will start tomorrow at ford's michigan plant and on monday at the missouri facility. >>> some of your clocks may be guning or losing a few ticks. why a change in federal energy regulations. really. electric clocks keep time pace based on precise pulses of the electric current, the that powers them. in the past power companies were required to immediately c

michael finney is here with new rules and how to avoid some hassle. >> i know they just look like a mugat they look like. but there's a lot going into passport photos. new rules and stricter enforcement can trip you up. if there is anyone in san francisco who knows the rules for a proper passport photo, he's the director of the san francisco passport agency. >> a passport is to prove your citizenship. it's also proof of your identity. we want to be sure we have a good, clear picture of everyone's face. >> if there is anyone who knows how to implement those rules, it's tony lockatella. >> i've been here since 1978. >> how many pictures have you taken? >> half a million or more. >> really? >> just look right at the sony here. yep, that's perfect. >> perfect. that is nearly what it takes nowadays. more passport photos are being rejected because the rules are not being followed. >> there have been some changes. the main change recently is no more glasses in your passport photo. >> selfies don't work. low lighting isn't acceptable. photo shopping or air brushing is against the rules too. ali

. >>> and "7 on your side's" michael finney. some bad news for home owners in hawaii.hich many of them won't be covered by home the dual adjustability of the sleep number bed allows each of you to adjust to your ideal level of firmness, comfort and support... your sleep number setting... for your best... sleep... ever. and snoring? does your bed do that? right now during sleep number's semi-annual sale its' the lowest price ever on the queen c4 mattress, only $1099 - save $500. and save up to $500 on sleep number 360 smart beds. ends soon. visit sleepnumber.com for a store near you. just naked chicken chalupa it's back with a vengeance. along with a spicy new wilder version. so when it comes to taco bell's mild or wild naked chicken chalupas, heed my advice, and say no to spice. brought to you by the council and not taco bell. >>> more ash is coming out of kilauea volcano this amp. usgs officials say it's significantly more than in prior days. there are now nearly 20 fissures spewing out gas rocks and lava. marcy gonzalez has the latest from the big island of hawaii. >

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. >> and "7 on your side" michael finney, the high price of college just how much will it cost if youave a new with savings on the new sleep number 360 smart bed. it senses your every move and automatically adjusts on both sides to keep you effortlessly comfortable. and snoring.... does your bed do that? don't miss the final days of our semi-annual sale save up to $700 on sleep number 360 smart beds. ends sunday. >>> well the median price for homes sold raft month in the bay area hit another new record. acre to the data firm kor logic the pris rose to $850,000. that's up $20,000 from the previous peak set in march. year over year the median home price is up -- get this -- $100,000, worth 13.3%. kor loijic analysts say a higher share of sales occurred in mid-to high priced areas. >>> the city of antioch will allow residents ages 17 and under to purchase a summer bus pass for only $25. the pass will be good from june 1st to august 31st. the regular cost is usually $50. the discount was made possible from funding approved by the city council. >>> new medicare cards are mailed out and do

. >>> i'm michael finney. coming u >>> we have news about tus. abc 7 news reporter mike shumann announced his resignation. two weeks ago shoe admitted to taking a jack belonging to employee of the golden state warriors on assignment in san antonio. shoe released the following statement i'd like to read. it's with sadness that i announce that abc 7 news and i have decided to amickably part ways after 24 years together. i regret embarrassment i caused the station. my recent actions do not reflect the high standard of conduct expected at kgo more do they represent the integrity with which i have conducted my professional sports and broadcast careers. i have nothing but grate memories working here. and covering four world series, three super bowls, three nba championship runs. a stanley cup and two u.s. opens. i want to wish the station, and all my fantastic colleagues at abc 7 the best as they move forward. it has been my pleasure to work with you. i also want to thank all the great viewers that supported me over the years. through thick and thin. i

. >> tonight at 11:00 michael finney shows us what is different for the victim and how it can mean good the honor of emceeing the scholarship dinner. santa clara. the asian american women's organization raised $70,000 for asian american high school seniors. more than 300 people packed the restaurant where 30 very deserving students were awarded. some special guests included assemblyman lowe. >>> now your accuweather forecast with drew tuma. >> we are tracking the winds that have been gusting over 20 miles per hour today and those winds will continue for another day tomorrow. live doppler 7 along with satellite showing you we have a fair amount of high cloud cover that has streamed in over the past couple of hours from west to east fashion and throughout the night tonight will be in and out of that cloud cover, as well. the picture outside tells the entire story. live look from our roof top camera pointed. pier 9 that flag just flapping in the breeze certainly not only windy in the city of san francisco but the winds are active across the entire region. look at oakland and concord winds

michael finney runs the numbers on abc 7 news tonight. we talked about it before, how much does it cost to own a car here. >>> that's la, spacex aren't enough tore elon musk. >> in today's tech bites, facebook unfazed by the recent data breach. >> three-quarters of people use facebook as often or more frequently since it's discovered that cambridge analytical misused information. the imac is 20 years old. >> apple c efrmtso tim cook tweeted video of steve jobs unveiling the first imac in 1998, it cost $1300. with four gigs, a fraction of the storage space of a current iphone. >>> billionaire elon musk's next possible venture is a stweet won. >> he tweeted he wants to start a candy company. but it may be an attempt to troll warren buffett. the two have been criticizing each other over business models. >>> elon just does whatever he wants. >> when you have that kind of money. >>> facing a housing problem, it is not for the >>> you're never more than seven minutes away from my accuweather forecast. the temperatures are rebounding quite aggre

abc7 news at 11:00, another bay area pet lover falls victim to the puppy scam. 7 on your side michael finney shows us what's different with this victim and how it could be good news for the rest of us. >> we're getting new dramatic video of the wildfires as police race to evacuate people. >> the avengers 3 week reign at the box office is over. >> "deadpool 2" like the original is a satirical look starring ryan reynolds. "deadpool" earned $125 million, the second largest opening for an r-rated movie ever just behind -- well, guess what? it was "deadpool." avengers infinity war came in second, number eight all time domestically not adjusted for inflation. >> book club starring jane fonda, among others, debuted in third. >> that's it for abc7 news at 9:00. we'll see you at 11:00 over on we'll see you at 11:00 over on channel 7. thanks for inviting me to your super bowl party, charlie. i haven't been to one of these since... last year around this time. i remember having this conversation about a year ago. and i'm thinking we're gonna have it again in... about a year. i hope so. come on, 35! - no

. >> tonight at 11:00, 7 on your side's michael finney shows you what they say happened when they signed contract to help find love. that's tomor >>> is actually a good reason why dogs can't get driver' licenses. >> hard to believe. they're loyal obviously. but they just don't steer all that well, which have proof on camera. at first it appears as if a truck with no one inside crashes into a store in china. >> well, then look closely. you can see a dog in the cab. the truck's owner parked it without turning off the engine, leaving his dog inside. >> the the pup touched the accelerator, setting the truck -- more than a lurch, lunging forward. fortunately no one was hurt. >> the dog included. everybody is okay. >> how does he get the truck in gear? fido, you been driving again? >> he has been practicing larry beil is here. feeding frenzy in the tank tonight. ey definitely had it in gear this evening. team teal, the sharks dominate from >>> abc 7 sports brought to you by river rock casino. >> good evening. when the sharks lost 7-0 in their series play-off opener to vegas, looked like this w

michael finney joins us with more on that. >>let start with credit cards.panies have offered price guarantees. if after you buy an item you find it selling for less, the company rebates it for less. it was a good selling point for banks and consumers hardly used it. a win-win for credit card companies. that's changing. they looked for price drops, once found, they automatically filed the paperwork to get your rebate. not all cards are doing away with the guarantee. read the fine pribt of your card. >>> a new online quiz targeting fans of the royal couple. the sun newspaper is reporting a scheme that encourages people to find out their royal guests' name. those playing along are asked for their name, grandparents' name. first pet's name and street name. think about that for a second. those are all words often used as passwords on internet accounts. >>> the drive home is hitting our wallets. the nationwide advertised for a gallon of regular unleaded is now $2.97 a gallon. compared to $2.37 last year. here in california, of course, it's much worse. the website

>> the biggest groups of home buyers in the state are also among the youngest. 7 on your side michael finneyto buy. all that plus much more on abc 7 news at 6:00. dan, kristen. >>> thanks. see you then. >>> technology never ceases to amaze as demonstrated in this next story. >>> a squirrel snags real treasure. >>> a go pro camera. the creature became an action film director and you get a pretty good tour of life on the ground and up in a tree. >> it starts on the ground as the squirrel scrambles with its digital nut. i it takes the camera up a tree and starts exploring. >> this is not the first time it's happened. squirrels have a weakness for the latest technology. get a sense of what it's like. >> show his best side. world news is next with david muir. >> for all of us here, we appreciate your time. see you again in half an hour. >>> tonight, the stunning images >>> tonight, breaking developments as we come on the air in the west. the stunning images coming in right now. the lava swallowing homes, roads, parked cars. the emergency now declared, the volcano in hawaii. more than 1,000 earthq

. >> "7 on your side's" michael finney is here on that with more. >> it's expensive too. the home looking wrp are worn or blah. often a fresh coat of paint makes the difference. >> professional painters know there is nothing like a fresh coat of paint to spruce up the exterior. >> it goes a long which. it's not expensive. gives a tremendous different look to a property. and it gives a value also protecting your home. >> choosing the right paint makes a big difference too. that's where consumer reports comes in. to fine the best consumer reports testers leave samples on the raf. exposed to sun, wind, rain and snow for three years. >> by using lower quality wood and putting the panels at angle we trip the effective. three years is comparable to nine years on the home. >> for a fast fix focus on the front the car. >> because the front door is typically the focal point of the house you should use a semi gloss finish. it stands out from the rest of the siding and easy to clean. >> the 37-dollar clark and kensington paint looks great after nine years. feeling ambitious, tacklin

. >> tonight at 11:00, 7 on your side's michael finney say what they say happened when they signed a contract to help find love. that's tonight at 11:00 on abc 7 news. >>> san francisco's muni has a new logo and not everyone is thrilled. >>> a tleef grabs a laptop. hmm. [cell phone beeps] hey! [police whistle blows] [horns honking] woman: hey! [bicycle bell rings] turn here. there. excuse me. uh. uh. [indistinct announcement on p.a. system] so, same time next week? well, of course. announcer: put away a few bucks. feel like a million bucks. for free tips to help you save, go to ♪ feed the pig they don't help single moms. hi. hi. what happened to our house last year? it flooded. and the water flooded out. yeah. the red cross arranged the hotel for us. they gave me that break, that leverage, to be able to get it together and... take care of them, you know? i feel like we've come full circle. like that! this is how i'll do it. sarah: there you go. >>> you're never more than seven minutes away from my accuweather forecast. temperatures tapering over the weekend as the onshore breeze kick

. >> michael finney is here with recommendations not even friday. >> this is my specialty though. you know that. >> okay. >> if you're not eating the recommended two to three cups of veggies ada day you might want to stroll through the frozen food aisle pl there is lots of choices. riced, mashed. making them interesting. consumer reports experts tested 31 varieties of vegetables to see which are best for you and the best tasting. take a walk down the freezer aisle in the grocery store and you see dozens of time saving frozen veggies. consumer reports experts dug into 31 new options and evaluated them for nutrition, flavor and texture. here are three that topped the list. and are consumer reports best buys. green giant riced veg question, ris. zzoto medially features call flower slightly chew we aspargz appear mushrooms cents a serving. spiral vegs are a new trend. trader joe's carrot spiral have a little sea salt and not much else. 75 cents a serving. another very good pick, birds eye steam fresh protein blends california style. a mix of veggie lentils and grains make it an excell

. >> michael finney is here with this very important safety story. >> we all know that you put babies, but big kids, they need a boost too to keep them safe in the car. >> reporter: consumer reports recently held a photo shoot to demonstrate that even after children outgrow the weight or height limit of their forward facing car seat, most kids still won't be ready to use a seat belt. the solution, a booster seat. >> booster's are the best way to protect these big kids in a car crash. it helps position the belt over the strong boney parts of their body rather than their internal organs. >> boosters raise children up so a seat belt fits correctly over the stern yum and center of the collar bone and lower across the lower thighs. while using a backless one is better than not using one at all. consumer reports recommends a high backed booster because these do a better job of positioning the shoulder belt and the side wings provide some impact protection in a carr. the even flow big kid amp highback and big kid sport are consumer reports top rated booster seats. >> kids generally need to b

. >> we don't know the answer but michael finney does. >> gear heads argue about this constantly. there is no question that buying a certified preowned car comes with certain benefits but is paying a premium for a certified preowned car really worth it? well, here are some answers to that question. so you're in the market to buy a car but a new one is out of the question. you'll have to choose between a certified preowned vehicle or a used one. the difference, manufacturers offer cpo vehicles a more affordable alternatives to new models. they usually have lower mileage, fewer defects or needed repairs than a typical used car. protected by a manufacturers extended warranty they go through inspections and history checks for potential repairs before they can be certified. some also offer roads side stiffed free satellite radio and discounted rates on loans. >> these are great benefits consumer pay a premium for peace of mind which may not be necessary. >> internone certified used cars. easier on the wallet, a regular used car can cost you a lot less than the certified preowned equiva