reporting live from san francisco, sam brock, nbc bay area news. >> thank you. a warning tonight for swimmers in contra costa county. there's a toxic algi in parts of discovery bay. routine water tests found high water tests of blue/green algae. it blooms when the water temperature rises. they started testing for toxicology a couple of years ago after a kid swam near the algi and got sick. >> coming up, two dozen soldiers injured after a training drill in northern california goes wrong. we're going to tell you what happened. >>> plus -- >> come on, guys. i'm out of ideas. what else. >> running out of options after a nasty crashle we' lcrash. we'll tell you about a man's legs whoa were saved after they thought they would amputate. >>> thunderstorms over the sierra. i'll let you know what your chances are of getting this. that's coming up in eight minutes. 4 ♪ ♪ can world-renowned artist red hong yi use the chase mobile app® to pay practically anyone, at any bank? all while creating a masterpiece made of tea leaves? ♪ ♪ yes. but this isn't for just anyone. ♪ ♪ hon

sam brock, nbc bay area news. >>> protesters making their message heard in san francisco. dozens of people camping out in front of the i.c.e. building for a second day. they're calling for the abolishment of the federal agency in response to the trump administration's immigration policies. organizers tell us they've been approached by some people who say i.c.e. has denied them services because of the protest. >> they have been using the encampment and saying that because of this action they cannot be here or hear their hearing in this building, but that's a lie. >> in a statement, i.c.e. says it is fully respecting the rights of the people to voice their opinion without any interference. >>> and president trump took to twitter to dispute claims that north korea is defying the u.s. by building up its nuclear arsenal. he defended his disarmament talks with leader kim jong un, claiming the regime has not conducted a nuclear test in eight months. he tweeted out, quote, if not for me, we would now be at war with north korea. he then dismissed the findings of his own intelligenc

sam brock joins us fromancisco . sam? >> reporter: raj, good there is am right now of plaintiffs lined up across the country, waiting to see how this case turns out, because it is going to affect their own fortunes. we're talking about lee johnson suffering from cancer, and he believes he got it from roundup, going up against one of the bigge biggest agricultural company on the planet. >> whether or not you want to be or not are part of history. >> reporter: a primer for the jury and the life or death staik stak -- stakes. lee johnson is the first plaintiff to make it to trial, even though doctors didn't think he would live long enough to testify. he received his cancer diagnosis in 2014, two years after he started using roundup at his job in the school district. >> mr. johnson's cancer is a terrible disease. >> reporter: attorneys from monsanto expressed their sympathy to johnson and his family but says the effects on farmers and gardeners and their risk for cancer speak for themselves. >> the best evidence concludes tha

sam brock joins us live from pier 39. pitts targeted san francisco as one of the possible targets. >> reporter: this has been in the cross hairs before. with respect to pitts. he's just a small part of this fbi sweep. and he talked about wanting to come to san francisco and scout the area for al qaeda. there's no specific mention of what area he was going to go to. but that means two times in the last since months, san francisco has popped up as a possible terror target and we asked the fbi if we should be concerned. >> san francisco is an iconic target. there are things here that would make the news and be impactful across the world. thealys needs to be concerned. >> reporter: bay area law san francisco was a prime target for terror, although this time, demetrius pitts. >> multiple locations to park a van packed with explosives. >> this was a non-cred williibl threat. we see people who are aspiring to do big terrorist attacks kind of reach for something. >> reporter: often big cities hi like san francisco fall right in t

nbc bay area's sam brock has more from there. sam, this is a long argument that's been going on in the city for a decade now. >> reporter: it's been going on for decades. but this construction here has been going on for at least years here. the caltrain extension, jessica, and cyclists say it's prompted a situation where it's essentially a death trap without the proper protections. they want a biker protected lane while this gets fixed up. the city tabled the plans. with yellow shirts and urgent messages, like "our lives, our lane," a group of cyclists showed up en masse at city hall weeks after losing one of their own. >> for the first time we'll all be wearing white. we're going to protect the street location were kevin manning's ghost bike is. >> reporter: the tragic death happened on a section of the embarcadero, one of two areas the city highlighted for biker safety improvements along with this ripped-up corridor near the caltrain evident on the embarcadero recently, a delay means a death or an injury. >> reporter: in a tribu

nbc's sam brock joins us from san francisco at the ninth circuit court of appeals. >> reporter: raj, this is just the beginning. when you think about how volatile the political environment is right now. couple that with the fact that we're talking about the swing vo vote on the supreme court, and this is a perfect storm. roe v. wade is often brought up in judicial nominations, but with issues about immigration and the environment here, so many issues hang in the balance. as president trump fine-tunes his wish list of supreme court nominees, circuit court journals brett kavanaugh, amy coney barrett, and ray kethledge reportedly made the short list. questions swirl on which he'll pick to replace anthony kennedy. >> justice kennedy was the swing vote, and his replacement could restrict women's freedoms for generations. >> reporter: concerns about roe v. wade clash with an ultimatum from the trump administration to prevent abortion providers from informing patients. the supre this supreme court expertise doubts precedent will be overturned. >> i don't think there's going to be a direct c

and then they get to the court and they don't necessarily do that. >> reporter: sam brock, nbc bay areas. >> gloria allred was in the bay area and spoke out about the pending supreme court nomination. she told a san jose audience she's terrified of the president's pick. allred received the lifetime achievement award from the national organization for women at its national conference. allred warned whoever the president nominates presents a risk for abortion rights in america. >> everything is on the line here. this is a life and death decision, especially for poor women, for young women, for rural women. these are the most vulnerable. >> allred also share a powerful personal story recounting the illegal abortion she sought before roe v. wade and how it almost killed her. >>> after a very good june, the giants are looking to get things going in july. can they snap a four-game losing streak? we will show you, next. you could generate your own energy, at home. or to save energy, unplug unused appliances. do your thing, with energy upgrade california. park...and the giants needed a win -- i

nbc bay area's sam brock is where they are taking to take this more serious. >> reporter: anecdotally local groups here say they are getting more complaints, and we reported that you'll remember a few weeks ago about three black construction workers right here who reported seeing racist epithets and nooses at this construction site. hate crimes in california according to this report are up 44% in three years. >> the signs of hate are cropping up all over california. >> racial slurs all over the windows, the toilets. >> reporter: from construction sites to street corners. >> yeah. i think it was more of a hate crime and i'm calling it a hate crime because he knows it's a gay bar. >> you want people to treat you differently, want to be seen differently? >> reporter: sheryl evans davis is not content to sit back and watch. the executive director of san francisco's human rights commission challge dozens of rights nipt and tenth graders to form a plan of action and to demand more from their school and community. >> i think it's a reality check. i think it's what african-americans already k

sam brock, nbc bay area news. >>> an east bay city is hoping a b big cash reward will help them find an arsonist. they hope the money will convince someone to step forward about a string of construction fires, among the structures burned, 100-unit structure. they are desperate for new housing and the fires have made nearby neighbors feel less secure. >> these arsons are not only bad for the housing crisis but much more importantly, dangerous for human life. >> if you have any information, oakland asks that you call its tip line. we've put thatour website, nbcbayarea.com. >>> trains are up and running again after a deadly crash. it happened in san jose. a car drove right onto the tracks and a train, you can see, hit it. the crash killed the two men in the car. crews worked through the night to repair the tracks. crews are investigating as to why that car drove into the path of the train. >>> they could be on the move again. everyone living in this rv community has to be out by the end of the day. the campsite is on the lot of his lordship's restaurant. the people who live there counte

sam brock is in san francisco for us with more. >> reporter: this is definitely a twist on your typical block party in the sense that the couple hundred of protesters who are out here are actually blocking several of the entrances to the i.c.e. building here. they're not just protesting. as you mentioned, they're also sleeping out here. you see the tents behind me. those started on monday this week and just expanded along washington street. this is all federal jurisdiction, prompting the question, how long can this go on? behind the bubbles, the juggling and the back yard barbecuing, a bigger picture emerges of a coalition convening right in front of san francisco's i.c.e. building. >> we're calling for the establishment of a just society for abolishing i.c.e., for mass reparations to immigrants. >> reporter: patricia gorky doesn't speak for everyone. in fact, many here bristled at the idea that anyone speaks for the majority. organizers with occupy sf huddled for hours debating a message before telling reporters they're not beholden to the media or anyone else. >> i'm here using my pri

sam brock, nbc bay area news. >> and our coverage of the terror plot will continue on nbc nightly news. they'll take a look at how pitts landed on the radar. >>> well, another day of smoke blanketing the area caused by the county fire in yolo, napa and sonoma county. so far it has burned more than 44,000 acres. mark matthews is just outside of the town at the north end of the fire. though this is wone of those hotspots tonight. >> reporter: it has been a hot spot all day. about 3:30 the wind shifted, and it is playing heck with their strategy for fighting the fire. the strong north winds that pushed the fire south from yolo into napa county have turned. the breeze is now coming from the southwest. >> it brought the temperatures down and humidity slightly up, which is helpful with containment strategies. >> reporter: 116 homes threatened, 300 people evacuated but not a single area has burned in an area larger than the city of oakland. the strategy is to send in helicopters and firefighters to beat back the flames and then crews can go in to beat out the hotspots. grant gentry of lake co

sam brock, nbc bay area news. >> where staplhim. stuck in the air. how the people at the oakland zoo ended up being the attraction >> some relief at the dmv. the new move to reduce wait times. >>> clear skies in lowes gatos. fog rolling back into pacifica. rising temperatures due to the fog this weekend in seven minutes. ♪ ♪ can world-renowned artist red hong yi use the chase mobile app® to pay practically anyone, at any bank? all while creating a masterpiece made of tea leaves? ♪ ♪ yes. but this isn't for just anyone. ♪ ♪ hong yi! it's for the strongest man in her life. ♪ ♪ life. lived red's way. chase. make more of what's yours. excitement than they bargained for - when the electric gondolas they were riding in >>> dozens of families visiting the oakland zoo got more excitement than they bargained far when their electric gondolas stopped in midair for hours. melissa broke the story for us earlier and joins us now from the oakland zoo. melissa? >> reporter: the gondolas are back up and running. earlier this afternoon those gondolas were at a complet

sam brock joins us live from san francisco. there's no one in the building today because it's a holiday, right? zbhnchts you're righ >> reporter: you're right. it is closed today. this has developed into a full encave encampment. the tents take upmost of that block. it's been calm and peaceful out here today. beyond the barricade to the san francisco i.c.e. building, a blockade of tents as protesters apply some heat to an agency they want to abolish. >> we're calling for the abolishment of all of these terrorist structures and organizations that are causing terror in immigrant families. >> reporter: the message, though, may be a little muddled. as a woman scribbles solidarity in spanish on the pavement, signs just feet away lob insults at police. some of the attendants cover rs ir face. full ni debating a statement before telling reporters they're not beholden to the media or anyone else. >> what i'm doing is i'm being here using my privilege, my power to speak for those who are not able to afford that. i can afford to get arre

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reporting live from hunters point, sam brock, nbc bay area news. >> thank you. our investigative unit has been on the forefront of this story since we broke it a few years ago. to go in-depth go online and check out we investigate. >>> a story investors. shares of netflix stock fell by hen the company en the market reported quarterly earnings that showed slower subscriber growth than wall street expected. they did turn a profit but revenue growth below forecast. look for netflix shares to open deep in the red tomorrow morning. >>> another stock taking a hit, tesla, comments from elon musk that has investors concerned. >>> a horrible crash off the california coast. what helped the woman get through the nightmare and the car part that saved her. >>> i'll let you know what it will be like tomorrow morning and the best chance for thunderstorms in about eight minutes. firefighter, mauled by l in san leandro. on saturday morning, alameda depot diplomat ntyire battalion chi >>> we have a follow-up to that firefighter mauled by a pitbull in san leandro. the battalion ch

from san francisco, sam brock. >>> an encampment of protesters is still outside an area i.c.e.ffice. they want families reunited, which were separated at the border. several encampments have been popping up in other cities. >>> and this involved a police, a dog and a vehicle. one of their detectives was assisting at a crime scene when a william aoman and dog came wa. the woman jumped in the technician's car, with her dog. they were surprised to find that dog right there in the back seat. >>> the light shows in the skies not over yet. tonight, a high-it tech unique show is going to be over the skies in fairfield. >>> and a much-loved restaurant is going out with a bang. the heart h-warming way the owns are saying good-bye >>> showers, even humidity. what's next for the weekend in about seven minutes. oakland. this morning, a woman )s body ws found in a creek. our skyranger was overhead -- near 73rd and bancroft, about a mile east of the oakland coliseum. oakland. this morning, a woman's body was found in a creek. our skyranger was overhead, around 73 and bancroft, a mile east of

nbc bay area's sam brock joins us where the policy mayor breed is backing and the hurdles she's facing. sam? >> reporter: raj, good evening. at her very first press conference today mayor breed actually got a laugh when she was asked a question and said, so, i started at 11:43 a.m. yesterday. it has not been a long time. mayor breed very well aware of the challenges as you mentioned, raj, getting needles off the street and helping people with mental illness given the divisions on this board of suffers. -- supervisors. in san francisco you don't need to look hard to find signs of drug use and human distress. in less than five minutes we encountered needles, screaming people and children walking right by all of it just blocks away from city hall. >> i want to get people off the streets who are shooting up. i want to get the needles off the streets. this is why i'm proposing it. >> reporter: mayor london breed supported not only supervised drug use but an plan that would remove some people with mental illness from the street. >> conservativeship issues are difficult. i tried them when i w

sam brock is - following the ca for uswr on twitter. he'll have updates all afternoon. >>> well, coming up next, an exclusive interview with robin wright about kevin spacey, a former co-star on "house of cards." >> we knew each other in between action and cut and set-ups to giggle. i didn'th really -- i didn't knw the man. >> what's she saying about the sex abuse allegations and how the future of the show plays out. >>> are you trying to get in shape because it's summer? what you fwheed to know before you sign up for a gym. >> here are six things to do before you sign up for a gym membership. tour the gym at the time of day you plan on working out. see if it's too crowded. ask for a trial period. but be careful. many free trials automatically turn into full price memberships when the trial ends. maybe ask about discounts or upgrades if you agree to pay for a full year upfront. sign up at the end of the month. because the gym might be willing to wheel and deal if they're trying to hate monthly quota. be sure to get your deal in writing a

make sure you have the sam brock and stay hydrated.ey. san francisco, 69 degrees. we have stern grove going on today. the giants are playing today. 87 in redwood city. 86 in san jose. there is a are look -- look at your extended forecast. temperatures falling off but only slightly. low 90s in the forecast tuesday, wednesday, and into thursday for inland cities. upper 60s at the coast. very pleasant. >> we know what to expect. >> thank you. >>> hollywood is giving the thumbs-up to a new film set in all can. coming up, the praise for the director of the new film called sorry to bother you. ♪ ♪ ♪ raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens ♪ ♪ bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens ♪ ♪ brown paper packages tied up with strings ♪ ♪ these are a few of my favorite things ♪ ♪ ♪ >>> good morning. welcome back. a film involving the city of oakland is getting some praise from hollywood. >> do want to make some money? here is your white horse. >> my white horse? >> the film 'sorry to bother you' stars danny glover. it is a dark comedy set i