just moments ago, sir paul mccartney took the stage to do a sound check. e lucky enough to be inside got a sneak peek at what's to come tonight. >> all this extra hoopla is because mccartney's historic appearance in a few hours is a farewell to candlestick. >> it's going to be a very emotional night. going to be a great night. i have some very special memories, as you know. >> oh, yes, we do know. and a lot of people have great memories as well. it is an exciting time. paul mccartney's farewell performance begins in a few hours. good evening. i'm dan ashley. >> and i'm cheryl jennings. crews have been setting up for this concert for days. dozens of trucks bringing in all that equipment. tiffany williams joins us with an inside look at tonight's show. >> reporter: 50,000 lucky fans will be able to say they saw paul mccartney close out candlestick and several hundred just got their tickets today because they moved the stage back to open up extra seats. and tonight everyone knows there's not a bad seat in the house. like the second before the first note of a s

there is sir paul mccartney doing his sound check. also exciting for mark matthews who is there live. there are some folks who were there the last time paul was there with the beatles. >> reporter: yes. we met a couple of them. the promoter tells me it's going to be a very special night, a very special evening for the people that are here and particularly for one daly city woman that i met. it's a massive stage. >> he brought in 36 semis just for the stage. it's an enormous production. >> reporter: the largest video screens, the most sophisticated sound system. the promoter says sir paul mccartney intends to make it special. >> i've never seen so much anticipation and excitement. >> reporter: donna was putting seat stickers on the back of folding chairs. >> this was essentially my home for the last 35 years. >> reporter: but barnes came out of retirement just for the day to be here. >> this is a very nostalgic day. this will be the last performance at candlestick. so it's really something. >> reporter: and that's not the whole story. 4

when you're rocking out to sir paul mccartney, who cares, enjoy! >> thank you. >>> still ahead, progress report on the bay bridge. how much longer we can expect to see the old next to the new. >>> new at 6:00, the unprecedented study now under way at a bay area hospital that puts medical marijuana to a new test. a story you'll see only on abc 7 news. we'll be right back in a moment. >>> people living in oakland are going to pay more to get rid of their garbage. the city council awarded a ten-year billion-dollar contract to california waste solutions, the local firm replaces waste management as the city's garbage recycling and compost collector. rates will go up by 23% starting july 2015. >>> the fremont unified school district is scrambling a bit today to build a sex education curriculum that complies with state standards after the board voted out the book called "your health today" not be used in ninth grade classrooms. the board decided to use last year's textbook instead. the problem is they were moving to the new book because the old one is out

paul mccartney will take the stage at 8:00 p.m. tonight and some fans are already showing up because this is it for capped cand -- candlestick park. ktvu's rob roth is there and has more. >> reporter: cars streamed into the parking lot hours before show time. [ music playing ] >>> for many paul mccartney has been part of the sound track to their lives. she drove up from los angeles. >> beetles forever. and to see paul close candlestick park is just amazing. >> the last live concert the beetles performed was at candlestick park in 1966. they allowed tv cameras into see the stage paul mccartney will be commanding tonight. the stage was moved back 4 feet, that added 200 seats on the side of the stage. they went on sale this morning. they were adjusting lights, sound equipment and checking the video screens. this man operates the stage camera during paul mccartney's performances. >> i expect to tear up a bit. [ laughter ] >> right now it is amazing sitting here on the field where so much history happened. just really cool. the promoter

paul mccartney is in town. >> paul mccartney tonight. we have that official forecast coming up.f folks going out to enjoy that. but they better be prepared. it's going to be something to see. you know what? around the bay area today, finally seeing the sun showing up in spots. looks like high pressure building overhead now. so you know what that means, we have some very nice weather ahead. clearing skies over coit tower trying to bring in more sunshine in the afternoon. temperatures zooming up already to 81 degrees in livermore, 62 in san francisco, 76 san jose, 71 degrees in santa rosa. we did start out with some thick fog this morning even some drizzle. visibility down to a quarter mile in some of the north bay valleys likely going to see that happen again for tonight. but the rest of the day today lots of sunshine away from the coastline. overnight tonight though low clouds and fog likely to make a return maybe dense in spots. areas of drizzle approaching the coastline. but a slow warming trend as we head in toward the weekend. high pressure now just beginning to nudge its wa

vance said goodbye last night and kemble's depart to paul mccartney.he crowd went wild when the former beatles man made his way onto the stage and kicked out the concert with the classic. the stage was huge and the crowd sang along with paul as he sang out hit. hit. fans began arriving at the park as soon as the gates opened at 2:00. thousands came to see a legend play in a legendary place. "he's my number one on my concert last." "up and take tailgating him for years." "at this one to breed the same areas." the last time paul mccartney visit candlestick park was 1966, which was also the last concert the beatles played together. live in the weather center james its friday we do have some fun out there a loss of sunshine. will have warmer tempters along the way of provide more money when we return. two firefighters, battling a fire. fire officials say it is burned in the 70 a. and only 5 percent contained. crews in the air have been battling the fire in the air. so far no homes or buildings are threatened. will continue to monitor and provide informatio

get to meet paul mccartney. get to meet paul mccartney. he got to meet guitar is a miracle because he is the only one who survived of triplets. she has had four recurrentes of breast cancer in 13 years and new fighting ovarian cancer. when king met ringo he was christened "the 5 the beatle." >> there is a delay for adoption of of a textbook that many believe is too grab for their children. hundreds passed the meeting last night in fremont, for can against the new sex education book. 30 parents spoke against textbook including bond acknowledge and pornography and prostitution. in the end they agreed to work with the publish other on changes that are age appropriate. matt keller will have a report in the next half hour. >> measures at three local hospitals are substituting picket signs for tlc today. they will be struck just for today at watsonville community nurses walk off for they days over staffing levels and patient care. >> san jose city leaders hold a public hearing on security at mineta san jose airport th

it's a little bit sad but fans of paul mccartney are very pumped up by a message from mccartney himself4th of august, candlestick park, let's do it! hoo, haa, ♪ >> candlestick! >> the idea was hatched last year when mccartney was in san francisco playing the outside lands festival and this week, 36 semi trucks full of equipment rolled in and the giant stage was set. ♪[ music ] >> what he wants to do is to make the date special. so he is bringing in some special video, some special pyrotechnics. don't want to give it all away. >> reporter: the beatles' final live concert took place at the stick in 1966. at that point, fans paid about $5 a ticket. flash forward 48 years the cheapest tickets today, $100. they run up to $1,400. >> you read my mind because i was wondering what the situation is for tonight if we can still get some tickets. can you give us a little insider scoop? >> reporter: tickets are still available on some of the secondhand websites like stubhub. go with a legitimate website. something on, say, craigslist may be counterfeit leaving you disappointed at the stick. >> breaki

we've lost john and george but it's paul mccartney. ifies weight beatles to me. >> today, that event is scratchy film and pictures best record may be here, at san francisco art exchange. she attended that 1966 concert. >> very cold i remember paul singing "yesterday" and his voice, shivering. >> little did jim marshal know, 1966, candle stick park would be the last concert ever, by the beatles. >> did you have a sense of history? >> we didn't know. >> today, we do. bad enough to miss it once second time? the charm. >> we can hardly wait. i started posting how many hours left to go. >> wayne freedman abc7 news.nb >> this is exciting >> low clouds and fog pushing through golden gate now. should not interfere with concert and weather conditions here is our weather forecast with a farewell to candle stick. partly cloudy skies and breezy. temperatures 60 degrees and show goes on. tomorrow, sunny and warm. look for mid-90s in chico. fresno, 107. here point bay area, mid-60s at the coast. 70s to 80s around the bay. here is the accu-weather for

we've lost john and george but it's paul mccartney. till signifies weight beatles to me. >> today, that event is scratchy film and pictures best record may be here, at san francisco art exchange. she attended that 1966 concert. >> very cold i remember paul singing "yesterday" and his voice, shivering. >> little did jim marshal know, 1966, candle stick park would be the last concert ever, by the beatles. >> did you have a sense of history? >> we didn't know. >> today, we do. bad enough to miss it once second time? the charm. >> we can hardly wait. i started posting how many hours left to go. >> wayne freedman abc7 news.nb >> this is >> low clouds and fog pushing through golden gate now. should not interfere with concert and weather conditions here is our weather forecast with a farewell to candle stick. partly cloudy skies and breezy. temperatures 60 degrees and show goes on. tomorrow, sunny and warm. look for mid-90s in chico. fresno, 107. here point bay area, mid-60s at the coast. 70s to 80s around the bay. here is the accu-weather for

so bad that some gave up went home and missed paul mccartney ♪ i ♪ get you know it's true ♪ sir paul lled the fans saying he would close the place down in style and he did just that playing 40 songs with a ton of energy. many didn't see it. they were stuck in their cars sitting on the highway for hours. sir paul mccartney went on an hour late because of the traffic problems and that want enough for some who finally gave up and want home. >> what i would like to happen, i guess, if nothing else, if i could submit my unused tickets to ticket master and get a refund. there isn't going to be another concert or another last event at candlestick so i would at lost like to get my tickets renewspaperred if that is the very least that could happen. hopefully this message will get out that something was disorganized we and at the lot of people missed out on a great night. >> it was impressive send off to candlestick, this video was shot by kgo radio anchor jennifer jones. those with made it inside say it was amazing show. we her getting out of candlestick was in picnic. a woman tweeted it took

>>paul mccartney hey san francisco!.cheers. >>jeff bush the crowd went wild when the former beatle made his way on stage and kicked off the concert with a classic tune. >>paul mccartney ooh, i need your love, babe, yes you know it's true. >>jeff bush the stage was huge and colorfully lit and the crowd sang along with paul as he belted out hit after hit. it was the perfect send off for the age ing stadium and a nice ending for a place with so many memories. fans began arriving at the park as soon as the gates opened at two o=clockthousands came to see a legend playing in a legendary place. >> must do. must do. it's a lifetime event. he's going to close down the stick and it's paul mccartney. >> he's my number one on my concert lit. i think i have seen a lot of him. >> i was very excited and i told my husband that we needed to get tickets and so here we are. >> i've been tailgating here for years and i figured i'd close it out. >> someone pinch me. i can't believe i'm here. i've waited. i don't care where i'm sitting. i just want

paul mccartney closes candlestick with a three-hour show tonight. ktvu's alex savidge joins us with more on the historic concert at the stick. alex. >>reporter: pam, good morning tou. this promises to be an emotional night of course for music fans and also paul mccartney who we know has a lot of special memories of candlestick park. later tonight he'll take the stage, performing in front of a pack house here, an estimated 49,000 people should be on hand here, fitting, of course, for the long-time home of the san francisco 49ers. crews over the last few days have been hard at work building the huge stage inside the stadium. it sits on what used to be the 10-yard-line here. the concert promotor says the stick will be going out with a bang tonight. there will be a huge fireworks show, more than 900 pyrotechnics lighting up the sky, and then, of course, after tonight's explosions, the stadium will face demolition in the coming months. the mccartney concert seems to be the perfect way to say good- bye to a place that has created so many memorable moments

at 5:30, let's go back to the desk. >>> happening today san francisco says hello tol paul mccartney, -bye to candlestick park. workers now busy finishing work on the huge stage for the final event ever at the stick. sir paul officially closes the old ballpark with a three-hour concert tonight and ktvu's alex savidge right ouz the stick this morning with a preview of tonight's -- right outside the stick this morning with a preview of tonight's event and a message from mccartney about the show, alex. >>reporter: yes. good morning to you. sir paul mccartney will help send the stick off in a live performance. it should be a packed house here at candlestick. an estimated 49,000 people will be on hand. i suppose you could say it's fitting for the long-time home of the 49ers. and this has been the scene over the last couple of days. crews have been busy building the massive stage here at the stadium. it will sit on what use to be the 10-yard-line. the concert promoter says the stick will be going out with a bang tonight. there will be a huge fireworks show, more than 900 pyrotechnics lightin

the fun thing this evening is that there is a lot of paul mccartney financed. she liked paul and the beatles so much but she started a cover band. >> a lifetime yvette. >> reporter: come up at the thirty will have more updates on the traffic situation. and maybe some video from the concept. the very latest. >>music; screaming fans from 1966 >> pam: the last time paul mccartney visited candlestick park. was back in 1966. it was the last concert the beatles played together. >> pam: 25-thousand fans attended the show. and in 20-10. mccartney dazzled a packed house at a- t-&-t park. and he performed many hits from his beatles. wings and his solo career. >> pam: san francisco police say, anyone caught taking chairs or any other mementos from the candlestick park during thursday's concert. could face vandalism charges. >> pam: this video was taken during the last 49ers game at candlestick park back in december -- two men took, what they thought would be a souvenir from candlestick park. >> pam: but san francisco police rushed in. and arrested them. >>no. youre not su

paul mccartney will perform where the beatles had their last performance. amy hollyfield is at the stick. >>> good morning, katie. they are expecting 49,000 people to pack into candlestick park tonight lit up mind he for the final show playing lossance on sunday might and dodger stadium and he is coming up here to san francisco but this show will be bigger and better. concert planners say there will en900 pyro effects more than usual to shut down the stick. if you are excited about the show you are not the only one. he posted a little video open his youtube channel. >> fill be emotional night, great night we are going to rock. i have very special memories as you know of candlestick. come along. be part it. candlestick. he's do it. >> there will probably be a lot of counterfeit tickets floating around with high demand. if a price soups too good to be true it probably is. the he of the tickets available tonight or $100 each and the better seats are $5,000 mccartney played here in 1966 for the final show of the band and he will play the candlestick final show

sir paul mccartney rocked the candlestick but that is only if you could get there.lders were stuck in traffic for several hours. some were so frustrated they went home. >> the 49ers want do make sure to avoid traffic problems at levi stadium. sunday is the first pre-season home game and the new traffic plan has been boosted by 3,000 extra park spots at great america. >>> three, the officer who fatally shot a mentally ilh woman in san jose on routine leave pending an investigation. the officer shot the unidentified 19-year-old who threatened to kill her family. she was holding a power drill. >> missouri police have just released the name of the police officer, a white liver, who shot and kill a plan teen, michael brown. the six-year veteran darr wilson shot brown after a struggle. >>> ebola crisis could take six months to bring under criminal. a doctor's group made the announcement this morning saying the outbreak in west africa f like war crime and required greater leadership from the world health organization. >> we are tracking fog across the golden gate bridge an

paul mccartney concert tomorrow night at candlestick park.he last thing they do out there. 59 degrees. there is the five-day forecast with your bay area weekend in view. you going to the party? >> i wish. >> me too. >> they are selling $99 tickets with no view -- [ talking at the same time ] >> i don't get it. >> the fact that you are there. thank you. >>> an anniversary celebration ends with a father dead. what we are learning about the moments before his step-son kills him and the wife's attempt to try to stop the attack and the washington redskins release a video about their name and what is interesting is it is native americans who are coming to the team's defense. julie haener is here now for what we are working on for 6:00 p.m. >> searching for answers in the beating death of a bay area man. >> the story continues to unfold with vagueness. >> why one of the friends is accusing police of dropping the ball. plus -- >> it was reported your yard is being over irrigated. >> water wasters turned in by neighbors. what we are learning about a s

paul mccartney going over the song list right there. kpix 5's mike sugerman already there and we're kind of coming full circle, mike, with this grand finale tonight. >> reporter: absolutely, allen. you can smell the excitement already. is that medicinal? yeah. it is. they claim. well, besides that, there's history in the air, as well. as you say, tonight marks the end of an era for candlestick and every as candlestick helps mark the end of an era half a century ago. ♪[ music ] >> guess you know it's true ♪ >> reporter: yes, it's true. tonight at candlestick, we'll say good-bye after paul mccartney says hello. >> i need you ♪ >> i was here in '66 and now i'm here today. >> reporter: so donna barnes can appreciate this day as well as anyone. historic in so many ways. [ screaming ] >> reporter: the 1966 candlestick show with the beatles' last public concert ever, it's the final public event at this much maligned yet beloved old stadium. >> don't have a ticket. i don't want to hear 10,000 screaming people anymore. >> reporter: larry heard t

thousands watched at sir paul mccartney said goodbye. amy hollyfield is at candlestick with traffic was a mess. for the last time. >> it was a mess. some fans did not make it to the show pause traffic was so bad they give up and went home. they missed seeing sir paul mccartney. ♪ i need your love ♪ guess you know it's true ♪ hope you need my love >> he was here the he played the last show at candlestick before it will be demolished. getting here was a huge challenge. many sat in their cars for hours. they delayed the concert by an hour but that wasn't enough for some who could not get here. >> there should have been a way to know, is there going to be parking, even if you stuck it out. after 3 1/2 hours on the freeway to go 17 miles from oakland to candlestick...it should not be like this. it was quite a send off. check out the video of the effects taken by kgo radio anchor. if you saw the show, they say it was awesome, those who struggled to get there said good riddance to candlestick. demolition begins in the spring. >>> great video. >

sir paul -- sir paul mccartney wowed the crowd. we'll tell you why some music fans never made it inside the stadium. >>> an investigation is underway after san jose police shot and killed a 19-year-old woman. the cell phone video that shows the controversial moments leading to the gunfire. >> reporter: a marin county animal shelter said they've been inundated with the amounts of kittens and cats. coming up, why the people who are dropping them off are not in trouble. >>> and just moments ago, the police chief of ferguson, missouri told us what led up to the deadly police shooting of michael brown that's triggered protests around the nation and he answered a question many have been asking for days. "mornings on 2" begins right now. >>> never to be filled with fans again. you are looking live at candlestick park where last night sir paul mccartney gave a fairwell concert as the final stadium event. though fans say the show was spectacular. a lot of people say their experience was awful. lz lz will tell us about the huge problems fans

people seem excited about seeing paul mccartney and bidding farewell to candlestick park. people began arriving early. the anticipation building. >> this is a once in a life time memory. >> the beetles played their final live concert 48 years ago. >> behind home plate from the beetles concert at candlestick park in 1966. >> reporter: he was 14 years old then. that ticket cost $6.50. the beetles concert is ingrained in his memory. >> paul mccartney turned around and looked at the stands and waved and looked right at us. >> reporter: the beatinals spired him to become a mew -- beetles inspired him to become a musician. >> i know i will have a great time tonight. i warned the people i am with i am going to be crying the whole time. it will be tears of joy. >> reporter: this morning we got a look at the stage near the 10-yard line. more seats became available today when the stage was moved back 4 feet. this man works the camera that puts paul mccartney on to the video screen. >> i expect to tear up a bit. it is amazing sitting here where so much history happened. really cool.

advantage of every edge they can. >>> meanwhile, farewell to san francisco's candlestick part from paul mccartneyormed last night at the stadium. the stick shut down for good after the show. ♪ ♪ ♪ down last night for good at last night's show. this is "cbs morning news." with hershey's spreads, the possibilities are delicious. with one small catch.en use dove bar for 7 days? no mirrors. everyday they wash with dove beauty bar but can only feel what's happening. on the seventh day beautiful skin is revealed. dove is different. with one quarter moisturizing cream it helps skin feel more firm and elastic. really want to feel the difference? take the dove 7 day test. >>> here's another look at this morning's top stories. iraqi prime minister nuri al-maliki is stepping down. the united states is applauding the move after they say he created a religious rift in the country. humanitarian aid will continue. >>> a peaceful tone to the fifth night of protests in ferguson, missouri. people are seeking justice in the weekend police shooting of 18-year-old michael brown. many shook hands and spoke with police

. >>> sir paul mccartney closes out candlestick with a bang. we'll tell you why some fans with tickets were forced to miss the entire performance. >>> and in santa clara, a plan to improve the traffic congestions around the new levi stadium ahead of this sunday's first 49ers' game. >>> plus -- slight warmup on the way. ktvu's rosemary orozco will be here with what you can expect for your weekend forecast. ♪apartment got nothing but love babe eight days a week ♪ >>> a fitting farewell as sir paul mccartney closed out candlestick park in its last event ever. thousands of fans were on hand for the unforgettable performance complete with fireworks. as alex savidge reports, even the final act was not without logistical problems forcing some people to miss the historic event. >> reporter: concertgoers faced an unbelievable backup near candlestick park last night. a sea of cars that left many stuck for hours. ♪ >> reporter: but, of course, the final show went on. some fans with tickets never even made it inside. >> i'm upset i didn't see him last nigh

. >> candle stick park is getting set for the paul mccartney concert tomorrow night. if you plan to use uber, be warned. here is the stadium this morning. you can see chairs have been put out on the field. we're live with more on that. alisa? >> a lot of people choose on demand ride services but keep on eye on surge pricing that can turn aride into a very expensive trip. paul mccartney bids farewell to the arena. the concert is expected to draw 49,000 fans. concert growers will tell you it. the rides can get expensive. screen shots posted on twitter. this trip cost just $391 a nine-mile trip, $470. >> oh, my god. how do you get up there? i have a friend almost at $200 for a short trip. >> prices skyrocket in areas with high demand. sometimes, 3, 4, 5 times more than usual. add in ride times and mileage. >> if you buy a flight it's probably ten times more expensive. >> the ceo says without the pricing there would be no veilibility. >> this is big, bold letters and images really clear. have you to confirm it. >> a user accepts the rate before getting into the car. >> it

sir paul -- sir paul mccartney wowed the crowd.l you why some music fans never made it inside the stadium. >>> an investigation is underway after san jose police shot and killed

traffic was so bad some concert fans went home without seeing sir paul mccartney.ric thomas. >> i'm katie marzullo. can you imagine how frustrated you have to be to forfeit the concert not to mention the money you spent on the ticket? amy hollyfield talked to fans who say good riddance to candlestick, to the traffic. >> reporter: they won't miss this place, katie. there are people who say they felt this was worse than other events, that it felt like someone dropped the ball and there were fans who missed this entirely and they're bitter. ♪ i'll always be true ♪ and then while i'm away >> reporter: paul mccartney put on an amazing show to send candlestick out in style. fans who didn't make it say he played about 40 songs. he had so much energy they loved the show. he waited about an hour to go on because of the traffic problems. the stadium was only halfful at 8:00 but there were still people who said they couldn't make it. they were sitting on the highway for hours. those who made it in said it wasn't easy getting out. it was a nightmare, too. but they say it was w

but for hundreds, if not thousands, they never got to see sir paul mccartney.ok many people hours to get close to the venue because of horrible traffic. and even then, there was no more parking. rizma flew in from pennsylvania. >> it took us 20 minutes to get out. i'm angry at the city. makes me not want to come back and do anything here. >> reporter: rainey smith from tracy was looking forward to seeing mccartney, because she's never seen him before in concert. starting her journey after meeting up with people in san carlos. >> it was one of the most poorly plans events that i've ever witnessed. we never got out of the car to watch the concert, never heard much more than a few chords of the music. all we saw was a bunch of people in the same boat as us. >> reporter: ray allen from vancouver, canada, was one of the lucky ones. he drove in from oakland and barely made it. >> somehow i lucked out and managed to get into the stadium seconds before mccartney came on stage. >> reporter: we're told the lines were also humongous for muni. shuttles as well. i've heard

. >> candle stick park is getting set for the paul mccartney concert tomorrow night. if you plan to use uber, be warned. here is the stadium this morning. you can see chairs have been put out on the field. we're live with more on that. alisa? >> a lot of people choose on demand ride services but keep on eye on surge pricing that can turn aride into a very expensive trip. paul mccartney bids farewell to the arena. the concert is expected to draw 49,000 fans. concert growers will tell you it. the rides can get expensive. screen shots posted on twitter. this trip cost just $391 a nine-mile trip, $470. >> oh, my god. how do you get up there? i have a friend almost at $200 for a short trip. >> prices skyrocket in areas with high demand. sometimes, 3, 4, 5 times more than usual. add in ride times and mileage. >> if you buy a flight it's probably ten times more expensive. >> the ceo says without the pricing there would be no veilibility. >> this is big, bold letters and images really clear. have you to confirm it. >> a user accepts the rate before getting into the car. >> it

. ♪ [ music ] >> tonight, we are there as sir paul mccartney says good-bye to the stick with one finalw. i'm veronica de la cruz. >> and i'm ken bastida. talk about a swan song for candlestick. >> reporter: that's right ken and a bittersweet one. fireworks just went off behind me. we are two hours into this three-hour show. tonight, 50,000 fans get to witness a legend close down a legendary venue. ♪ ooh i need your love babe. ♪ >> reporter: sir paul mccartney has played a lot of sold-out shows but this was a special one. >> hello san francisco! >> reporter: a homecoming and a good-bye to candlestick park where the beatles played their last concert. leo was there. he was 15 then and paid 6.50. >> paul waved right at us. there was the most famous face in the world 20 yards from me. >> reporter: his floor ticket tonight cost $160. tonight's concert was an i more mouse production. >> it sounds like lit be way better. in 66, it was terrible. we heard the girls screaming more than the beatles themselves. >> reporter: maybe he heard these women. back in junior high, all five of them were ther

number 4, tori hunter has to be older than paul mccartney but he is till making extra plays.cracked his first ever top five. but they lost to puerto rico, 16-3. at number 2, look at this college soccer. arkansas, tyler allen scores a game winning goal on a 40-yard free kick. razor packs won. at number one, braves brady freiman thinks he has a free ride. but yasiel puig makes the leaping catch slamming into the wall. dodgers win 6-4. as of this sports cast right now, san francisco is five-and-a-half games back in the national league west. right there in the wild card picture there. >> plenty of time left. got them right where we want them. >> just don't pay it anymore all right? >> we'll be right back. >> how that will be $22 dollars and 50 cents. $22.50. that's insane! jack. what? it's not even a meal? right now, at my place you can get my spicy chicken club combo. it's my classic spicy chicken breast with bacon and melting cheese on toasted sourdough plus fries and a drink for just $4.99. aww, you're just a big softy. nah, i'm still sad about the popcorn. female narrator: it

>> reporter: mccartney agreed and although the 49ers tried to lure sir paul away as the opening act of in santa clara mccartney stuck with san francisco and the stick. ♪[ music ] >> he understands historic moments. >> reporter: the beatles' final live concert took place at the stick on august 29, 19 . fans paid about 5 bucks a ticketed. flash forward 48 years a new stage is set. >> there are already people waiting in line for reserve seats shows a day earlier. >> i'm here to see paul. >> reporter: you're early. >> a little bit early. >> figure we wanted to see the park. >> it's the end of an era. >> what he wants to do is to make the date special and so he is bringing in some special video, some special pyro particular knicks, don't want to give it all what -- some special pyrotechnics. don't want to give it all away. >> reporter: since it's the last show they won't cover the grass on the field, which means that fans will be able to take a handful of the stick with them when they leave. >> they better bolt down the chairs, too. a lot of people will be leaving there. hey, tickets were $

he is due in court tomorrow. >>> sir paul mccartney says he is ready to close candlestick down. the former beatle is set to rock the stick. it is the second time he will play candlestick. the beatles play their final concert there in 1966. 49,000 people are expected to attend. if you are going, be careful. police expect there will be unit coulder fitters there. >> that is mark zuckerburg accepting the ice bucket challenge. it is being done to raise awareness for lou gehrig's disease and has been done by thousands. zuckerburg challenged three other tech titans,. >> it is raising a phenomenal amount of awareness for als. it is a fatal disease that attacks the nervous system. >> and just look at the people who have taken part in this challenge. even celebrities. >> and abc7 news reporter alan wang learned more about it first hand. hi, alan. >> it is a good thing i carry my fire gear with me at all times. i i didn't know i was covering the story in my suit today. because of the ice bucket challenge millions more people are learning more about als. in the past two weeks the ice bucke

the last public event before the stadium is demolished was a concert by paul mccartney.50 years after the beatles performed their last concert there, but perhaps the park's most memorable event was game three, the 1989 world series between the giants and the oakland a's. >> at second base, the oakland a's take -- take -- i'll tell you what, we're having an earth -- >> the stadium suffered some damage, though it was relatively minor compared to the rest of the bay area. >> and it was quickly repaired then, quickly enough for the world series to resume ten days later. now may become a memory. all right. and who could forget this? candlestick was the scene of the last catch, the 49ers receiver dwight clark catching a throw from joe montana 1982 considered one of the most memorable moments in nfl history. >>> all right, and finally this morning, a bizarre ending to a running event. this happened at a european track and field championship. >> check out the french runner in the lead stripping off his singlet as he enters the final stretch in yesterday 's steepchase. owe he win

frank mallicoat is off today. >>> sir paul mccartney provided the music as san francisco's candlesticked its final public event. ♪[ music ] ♪ send all my loving to you >> sounds pretty good. mccartney sang songs from his years with the beatles and with wings and from his solo career. but it was the concert gridlock that many people will rememb

sir paul mccartney expected to take the stage about 8:00 tonight. we're live this morning near the stick in san francisco, alex savidge, ktvu channel 2 news. >> alex, thank you. >>> a fire at a cupertino mall caused several people to be evacuated. it happened at 10:30 at the valco shopping mall on north wolf road. firefighters believe the fire started on a third floor when n elevateor room overheated. there were people still inside a movie theater and a gym. >> i came here with my friends to work out, and i was in the hot tub and all of a sudden i saw one of my friends' post that is there was a fire in valco. >> the fire was quickly extinguished by sprinklers which caused some water damage. overall no one was hurt. >>> a man accused of randomly stabbing another passenger on an a.c. transit bus is due in court today to face attempted murder charges. the bizarre attack happened monday night while the bus was heading down san pab lo avenue in berkeley. police say 24-year-old eric palmer calmly walked down the bus aisle, pulled out a knife and said watc

sir paul mccartney will perform here tonight during the stadium's final event ever. what will make this show so special. >>> a late night fire at a popular bay area shopping mall. how it could affect some businesses today. >> reporter: we are live in fremont where a decision was made late last night whether or not kids would learn sex education from a textbook that some say is controversial. we'll tell you what the decision was and why. >>> a stabbing on board an a.c. transit bus. why this attack is getting so much attention. "mornings on 2" begins right now. >>> it's a big night for a bay area landmark. tonight, candlestick park holds its last event and for many people it will be the place to be in the bay area, as sir paul mccartney is promising an explosive show for fans. alex savidge has been live at the stick all morning. coming up in two minutes, he will tell us about some of the special plans in store for the big event and a look at what makes the park so significant, so part of the history of the bay area. good morning. welcome to "mornings on 2." i'm tori ca

paul mccartney is here. he's on the stage as we speak. getting ready with all his handlers around him. our chopper over the stick right now. a few hundred fans are actually inside the stadium right now. they paid a little extra to hear the sound check. and mccartney played a few songs within the last 15 minutes including "lady madonna." he chatted and said he's ready to go for the big night. the concert is expected to have a significant impact on traffic in the area. you know how this works. all these years of 49ers and giants games, we're used to it. but this is the last event. let's go down below. mark matthews is at the stadium with the setup for the big show. he's behind you in that stadium. >> reporter: he is. and the parking lot which opened at 3:00 is starting to fill up. people are starting to stream in to see the show and to walk into candlestick for the very last time. let me take you inside and show you the setup. it's a massive stage. >> he brought in 36 semis just for the enormous production. >> reporter: the most sophisticat

as the city prepares for paul mccartney to play the last concert here. san franciscoians aren't the only ones excited. >> i'm coming to candlestick park. >> reporter: mccartney posted a video on his youtube channel. >> i have special memories as you know. >> reporter: the last time he played here was 1966 for the beatles' last show. 49,000 people are expected here tonight. there is extra service to try to handle all the fans and will have employees out tonight serving as tour guides. >> we're going to have ambassadors out at the station and stop so that people can get extra information about their return trips. that'll be important because there are no extended hours tonight. so they have available service until, i believe, a little bit after midnight or so. but the concert is scheduled until 11:30. >> reporter: police will be on the lookout for people trying to sell fake concert tickets. they'll also be watching for overzealous fans wanting to take home a piece of history. >> we don't want people to be trying to take any pieces of candlestick park. if th

paul mccartney takes the stage tomorrow night to bid farewell to the park. the sold out concert is expected to draw at least 49,000 fans. concert goeer at last week's outside land will tell you getting home from a big event could cost more than your ticket. >> it was out of control. >> uber rides can get uber expensive. look at these bills. screen shots posted on twitter by people who took an uber ride home from golden gate park. this 30-minute trip cost $331. a nine-mile trip costing $470. >> how did you own get there? >> my friend had a bill for $200 and that was five miles. >> add in ride time and mileage. >> you know that if you buy a flight on the day before christmas, it is probably ten times more expensive. >> in an interview with the wall street journal, uber's ceo says without the dynamic pricing, there would be no availability and this should be not be a surprise. >> this is big bold letters, really clear, you have to confirm it sntz. >> at user accepts the rate before they get in the car. >> if that's what they are willing to pay, that's what he t

he is due in court tomorrow. >>> sir paul mccartney says he is ready to candlestick down.e former beatle is set to rock the stick. it is the second time he will play candlestick. the beatles play their final concert there in 1966. 49,000 people are expected to attend. if you are going, be careful. police expectpect there will be unit coulder fitters there. accepting the ice bucket challenge. it is being done to raise awareness for lou gehrig's disease and has been done by thousands. zuckerburg challenged three other tech titans,. >> it is raising a phenomenal amount of awareness for als. it is a fatal disease that attacks the nervous system. >> and just look at the people who have taken part in this challenge. even celebrities. >> and abc7 news reporter alan wang learned more about it first hand. hi, alan. >> it is a good thing i carry my fire gear with me at all times. i i didn't know i was covering the story in my suit today. because of the ice bucket challenge millions more people are learning more about als. in the past two weeks the ice bucket challenge has soaked the

paul mccartney was also stuck in that traffic.eople also tweeted that they just gave upcoming here and went home. others abandoned their cars in nearby neighborhoods and walked the rest of the way. but really, this wouldn't be a real candlestick event without the crazy traffic. some taking up to three hours to get here and going home was equally bad. many would say candlestick's last hurrah was spoiled because of the gridlock traffic and muni issues. people waited hours for a shuttle too. but this is a once in a lifetime event. i heard from laura and others that this was spectacular and that those who made it say they're not complaining. live at candle stick, nannette miranda, "today in the bay." >> once you made it inside, he made everything great, you know. but traffic was tough. i didn't go home last night. i stayed here. honestly. because traffic getting out of there was tough too. it's friday. >> it's friday. >> you're doing great considering. >>> time to check the forecast as we look live at san jose this morning. peek at th

the 54 year-old stadium the legendary paul mccartney 49,000 paul mccartney fans this is the last major ever see. >>: what a way to allow people are coming and all over the state to see this reform is that caused a huge traffic nightmare it was the contract follows hours when it got there the park and i was fooled at that point some that would then again tilton data last night. before the concert people more people than one any looting of this data. here's some videos of the concert we haven't gotten any reports of any serious altercations or arrest which is great news because this is the way one seat stadium go out and shut the demolition year the last great show here. but arkwright world series the pope last night the legendary paul arne finish that off all of you got here was a great show. >>: they shoved it is one will be right back here at the kron 4 morning news continues. when an est. 880 is backed up some truckdrivers of course shortcut but with second astra cut they somehow miss the very fourth sign reading all trucks exceeded four have tons must take next exit after that much

stay >>> a live picture from candlestick, with sir paul mccartney. >> one person was hurt when largewaves hit a commuter ferry en route to boston. passengers took pictures year. giant waves hit the front of the ship and shattered glass windows. it cut the captain's hands. it shut down the engine computer system leaving 40 people stranded five miles off the coast. the coast guard rushed to the scene to help the ferry back to port. a college student played a trumpet until help arrive. ought first pre-season game of the 49ers is a few days away and fans are subject to policies that restrict the size and type of bags and our media partner reports that the santa clara stadium authority has adopted the same policy for every event at levi stadium whether it is high school game or wrestlemania. purses larger than the size of an adult's hand must be checked in and left at the entrance unless they are made of clear plastic. the team will distribute clear bags free of charge at entrances including public transit areas through the season, the same policy implemented at candlestick following the

lift refugees trapped by isis militants. >>> stephanie chuang live at candlestick park where paul mccartney is set to the put on a spectacular show if he a final farewell event. what you can expect here, plus why it is so bitter sweet for mccartney, coming up in a live report. latte or au lait? cozy or cool? exactly the way you want it... until boom, it's bedtime! your mattress is a battleground of thwarted desire. enter the sleep number bed. right now, all beds are on sale. he's the softy. his sleep number setting is 35. you're the rock, at 60. and snoring? sleep number's even got an adjustment for that. you can only find sleep number at a sleep number store. the time is now for the biggest sale of the year. all beds on sale! with 50% off the labor day limited edition bed. know better sleep with sleep number. >>> developing this morning in iraq, u.s. forces say the conditions of the country's refugees trying to escapist sis militants are not as grave as first reported. "today in the bay's" richard jordan live in washington, d.c., this morning with what the administration plans to do next.

the last concert and seeing paul mccartney. >> reporter: the parking lot opens at 3:00 p.m. tomorrow afternoon. the gates open at 5:00 p.m. and the show is schedule at 8:00 p.m. then candlestick park will be facing demolition. reporting live in san francisco, rob roth, ktvu channel 2 news. [ music ] >>> aerosmith canceled its show tonight due to illness. 64-year-old drummer had heart complications. refunds will be available where people bought their tickets. the band says it regrets not being able to aperform tonight. -- to perform tonight. >>> as leaders look ahead a group is weighing in. governor jerry brown and law makers are trying to finalize a water bond for new water products. the money would go to increasing water storage by creating new reservoirs, raising the dam and building a new dam in the river system. they are expensive projects that won't benefit all of california. >> written for a few special interest projects that won't solve the problem now and likely not in the future. >> the water bond would replace a bond that is already on the ballot. many leaders worr

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it was an unforgettable night for many as paul mccartney performed the final event. some people bought tickets and drove for hours we are hearing and never got into the show. we will hear more from that in two minutes. good morning, i'm pam cook. >> good morning, i'm dave clark. let's talk weather and traffic. steve is off today but we have rosemary. good morning to youen. >> good morning, to you too. we are waking up with low clouds and fog once again it's alistening the shoreline. it's up in the peninsula. we have it from the east bay and north bay. so partly to mostly cloudy skies. sunshine. at least away from the coast. we will be partly cloudy. 60 in antioch. low 60s in oakland. 54 novato. mid 50s outside your door in napa. by 10:00 the clouds will begin to burn away. upper 50s to low 60s in the forecast through 9:00. noontime numbers clouding up the coast. we have 70s around the bay. a few low 80s for our warmer locations. let's take a look at where the warmer locations will be for the afternoon. 90 degrees for antioch. upper 80s in concord. 77 hayward. 79 moun

nice music and fireworks. >> reporter: police say paul mccartney delayed the show start by 45 minutes to try to accommodate fans stuck. no word from promoters about the complaints or how many people made it inside to see the performance. reporting live in san francisco, david stevenson, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> anger because of american flags, one veteran gets a profane later delivered to his house mad about old glory. >> i don't care, whatever, this is not the -- [ indiscernible ] >> see the letter and why police say there is nothing they can do about it. >> dumping off dozens of cats in the dead of night and it happened more than once. why a shelter wants to find out who is doing it but doesn't want them punished. >> after the break, the bay area weekend forecast and there is changes coming your way. we will see you back here in a couple minutes. female announcer: female announcer: when you see this truck, it means another neighbor is going to sleep better tonight because they went to sleep train's ticket to tempur-pedic event. choose from a huge selection of tempur-pedic models, in