michael finney. >> great job. okay, thanks a lot. >>> one of the bay area's busiest transit agencies is starting a long repair project this weekend, and it could impact your travel plans for the next few days, the next few months. >>> plus -- >> most importantly that. >> need to be prepared ahead of times. >> the time to prepare for wildfire is right now. you see what's happening out there around northern california. the steps you should be taking long >>> live where you live, this is abc 7 news. >> new help is arriving tonight as firefighters across the state are battling more then a dozen active wildfires threatening thousands of homes. >> 140 australian and new zealand firefighters will arrive in l.a. before the end of the night. this is video of the first contingent arriving late last night. >> from there they will be sent to boise, idaho, to train before heading out on the front lines wherever cal fire and oregon fire officials need them. it is winter in australia, of course, and new zealand. so

one problem, it's not that easy. "7 on your side's" michael finney found that out. coming up in a half hour. >>> the oakland a's could take over the top of the al west this weekend. >> the houston astros are in town for a three-game series. a sweep would give the a's sole possession of first place. the astros swept the a's in may and june. manager bob melvyn hopes to continue the trend. >> it can be exciting and this time of year it should be exciting. to be able to be in this position and play the world champs in the fashion we are right now is an exciting time. >> i think it's important that we stay in the moment. it's still middle of august, a lot of games to play. don't put too much weight in one series in the middle of august, but a big one. >> the game is at 7:00. larry beil will have the highlights tonight on abc 7 news at 11:00. >>> i'm eric thomas. >> i'm ama daetz, for sandhya patel, michael finney, thanks for joining us. see you at 6:00. >>> tonight, several breaking headlines as we come on the air. president trump tonight doubling down and a threat to st

for a car, if your student needs one, 7 on your side's michael finney joins us with four of the best options out there. >>> new at 6:00, a >>> possible property tax relief if your house was destroyed or damaged in a recent wildfire. >> 7 on your side's michael finney has more on that. >> at least for a while. not personal npt, but for a while. wildfire victims could be eligible for tax relief from the state. the state book of ekization say it will refund some taxes on damaged properties from fires declared as state of emergencies. the property can be reappraised in its current condition with taxes refunded to the property owners. if the home or business is rebuilt, it may retain its fire value for tax purposes. the in between time you get the lower rate. you must file a claim within your local county within one year of damage. >>> if your favorite celebrity reached out to you on social media, you could be the victim of a scam. the federal trade commission issued a warning today about imposter scams, when someone online pretends to be a celebrity or someone you trust to get you to giv

for sandhya patel, michael finney, all of us here, we appreciate your time. see you again in a half hour. >> sutro tower in the clouds. still in the cool >>> tonight, several developing stories. the police officer found guilty. the white officer tonight convicted of murdering an unarmed black teenager who was shot and killed as he was leaving a party. he was a passenger in a car full of young people. the officer opening fire, saying it was coming toward his partner, that car. but the body camera showing something very different. >>> also at this hour, the tornado touching down. the severe weather, millions tonight bracing for major storms. and the stifling heat wave from chicago all the way to new york and boston. >>> what happened since the summit with kim jong-un? tonight, the president first calling off the newest high level meeting, and now this evening, what defense secretary james mattis is now signaling. >>> the stunning number out tonight involving puerto rico. nearly one year after maria. the official death toll had been 64.

reporting live from the santa clara county fair, i'm michael finney. >> i want to see michael call the chicken races. that would be good tv right there. >> thank you, michael. >>> the fda is linking a produce company to the tainted lettuce responsible for a multi-state parasite outbreak. fresh express supplied salads tainted with psych cyclospora. 16 people have been hospitalized. it was traced to trader joe's sandwich wraps just recalled this week. we have a link with more information about the affected products. go to abc7news.com. >>> a popular brand of almond milk is being recalled because it may contain actual milk. this recall affects 145,000 half-gallon containers of vanilla almond breeze almond milk sent to retailers and wholesalers in 28 states. the cartons have a use by date of september 2nd. the fda says one person reported an allergic reaction to the product, but medical treatment was not needed. >>> something to brighten your day, a baby black rhino, born august 1st at the chester sue in england. the zoo says there's about 150 left in the wild. this birth is a big deal. bl

a "7 on your side's" michael finney is here to help you understand. they are confusing. >> just what you need. you go to the hospital, get a medical procedure and you get a pile of confusing bills. especially if those bills contain unexpected charges, or incorrect fees. now, these are common, and sometimes complicated problems that can take years to resolve. >> when bill linden's wife katie was rushed into an emergency c-section, he was only thinking about one thing. >> it's a life or death situation, baby has to come out now, period, end of story. >> he was not thinking about the anesthesiologist that was brought in or who insurance would pay for the doctor. >> i was not really think about paperwork at that point in time. >> but soon paperwork was all he'd be thinking about. bills started arriving saying he owed roughly $2,500. many phone calls later he found that it came down to a network classification. the anesthesiologist was being considered out of network, even though the hospital was in network. now, that sounds simple enough to correct. but l

michael finney will show you which ones to check out. >>> lessons learned from the north bay wildfires, survivors share their experiences and how they're working to rebuild after the devastating losses. plus -- >>> anybody that knew dwight would not want a solemn, sad service. >> a final good-bye to a 49ers legend, the emo >>> a final good-bye today to former 49er dwight clark. >> loved ones filled san francisco's grace cathedral church for a private funeral service today. several former teammates were there to pay their respects. >> mindy block was also there. here now with more. >> the stories about dwight clark are just funny and uplifting. this was definitely a difficult loss. clark was known for his humility, kindness, charisma, compassion and definitely his sense of humor. he will be remembered for the catch. to those who knew him, clark's biggest influence is the manner in which he lived. nfl commissioner roger goodell and house minority leader nancy pelosi were among the dignitaries who celebrated his life. before he died, he chose those he wished to speak at his funeral. >> no

reporting live from san jose, i'm michael finney. >> meet you at the midway, michael, thanks. >>> a special event that has hundreds of children grinning ear to ear and their families ready to send them back to school next. >> first, we want to thank danielle for this picture of one of the alameda marina. share your pictures with us with the #abc7now. >>> i'm ama daetz, coming up on abc 7 news at 6:00, the fires across california are leaving local fire departments stretched thin. tonight, local cities are kept safe with so many firefighters out of town. >>> also, why you better plan ahead if you're thinking about taking bart across the bay this weekend. we'll have all that plus much more coming up in a half hour on abc 7 news at 6:00. kristen, dan? >> thanks so much. >>> a special event today in the south bay to make children make sure they have everything they need when they head back to school. >> almost that time. abc 7 news at the sunnyvale community services today for the annual head to toe backpack distributions. >> kids stopped by the load up, backpacks are stuffed with supplies and e

michael finney has four super fun toys that will cost you less than 20 bucks >>> as this summer winds down, your kiddoes may be getting antsy. you have to keep them entertained. 7 on your side's michael finney has a look at very cool toys that have captured the imaginations of a lot of kids out there. and they're affordable too. >> reporter: from this riding horse to a giant bubble that doubles as a ball, toy manufacturers are finding new twists on traditional toys. w, seen anything like that before. that's exactly what's going to draw kids to them. >> reporter: there's nothing new about bubbles except these bubbles are edible. >> this is really cool. it's called lick-a-bubble, an edible bubble solution that kids can add any drink to, to create bubbles they can eat. >> reporter: bubbles taste like whatever drink you favor it too. it was invented by a pediatrician, largi allergyist, ailail ailer -- allergist and physician. this is the senior editor of "toy insider," a publication targeting parents or any gift giver looking for toy reviews. >> kids can do anything they can ma imagine wi

i'm michael finney, does trip insurance really protect you? >>> and here's a live look from our east bay hills camera. you can still see those hazy skies. they are smoke-induced. we have below temperatures today. sunny later on. what about the labor day weekend? lisa has a sneak peek at that and her full ♪ ♪ they're the moderne stone age family. ♪ ♪ from the town of bedrock. ♪ meet george jetson. ♪ ♪ his boy elroy. with instant acceleration, electric cars are more fun to drive and more affordable than ever. electric cars are here. plug into the present. >>> today is your final chance to check out eat drink sf. more than 100 restaurants and vendors are showcasing some of their best dishes at this event this weekend. abc 7 news was at the fort mason pavilion last night. there are cooking demonstrations, wine workshops and more. >>> something stinky is about to bloom in san francisco. it's the conservatory of flower's new corpse flower. the greenhouse in golden gate park posted this on instagram yesterday. this is its second corpse

. >>> "7 on your side's" michael finney is here with more on that. >> one more thing to worry about, very important. new testing from consumer reports has revealed many baby foods could contain heavy metals that could lead to behavioral problems, lower iqs and other health risks, which items pose problems and what parents need to do about it. like most parents, jose wants to feed his 11-month-old son robert the most nutrition foods. >> we started giving him cracks and most of the time cereal. we believe those are very nutritious, and it's easy to feed. >> baby cereals, puffs, crackers, all common foods parents give to kids. and as new testing reveals, also common foods that can contain high levels of inorganic arsenic, cadmium and lead. >> those elements can adversely affect their proper development. >> longtime exposure to these heavy metals increase it is risk of serious health problems, including cancer, and type 2 diabetes. consumer reports tested 50 products, including baby cereals, packaged fruits and vegetables, packaged entrees, cookies and other snacks commonly fed to infant

. >>> and 7 on your side's michael finney reveals the simple things you can do to make your dishwasher last longer. >>> an alert for stanford students and staff. police are investigating a rape on campus. david louie has the story. >> reporter: the alert stanford issued says the rape occurred at an undisclosed location on the main campus sometime last sunday or early monday. it is not known if the female victim was a visitor, students or member of the university faculty or staff. stanford police learned of the rape after the woman went to st stanford hospital. she has asked to be anonymous. the campus is still on summer break with fall classes resuming late next month, this law professor speaking for herself and not knowing details of the latest class says sexual violence on campus is a problem. >> students and parents should be aware of that as they come to the university this fall. 43% of our female undergraduate students experience sexual violence during their time at stanford and the number is highest for freshman. >> reporter: last year there were 190 reports of sexual harassment

michael finney joins us. >> people our age don't use it as much. everybody who's 20 does. they're paying each other without cash changing hands, all done through peer to peer payment services. we've reported on those before. but here's the question, are they secure? do they protect your privacy? consumer reports put these p to p services to the test to see if they can be trusted to transfer your money and keep your data safe. it's a convenience that's growing in popularity for millennials to baby boomers, an estimated 79 million americans will use a mobile peer to peer payment service this year. >> it's really easy splitting a check at the table. >> sometimes you have to pay people back, sometimes you have to pay parents or siblings. >> throw in messages, emojis, and -- >> it's also sort of fun. >> but with consumers worried about data breaches and hacks, can p2p services be trus >> we didn't find any of the services were so bad that you shouldn't use them. >> although there are differences consumers should know about. apple pay for instance was the only one to score top m

7 on your side's michael finney says you have to want it. >>> we are told to have a different password for every website. a good idea, but hard to keep track of. so there are password managers. they securely hold our passwords and dole them out when we sign into websites where they're needed. that sounds fast and easy, but the setup process, that can be challenging. >> for the life of me, i don't see how you're supposed to be able to save this. >> joe is with consumer action and he agreed to look at password managers while i followed along and kept track. >> this is not a very straightforward process and not intuitive. >> exactly what i experienced when i downloaded several password managers myself. what i imagine to be a straightforward project turned into an ordeal. edward founded la more inda technologies, a firm specializing in i.t. support for individuals and small businesses. >> they do take a little work to get used to. >> there is learning time involved with our password manager. >> edward tells me it is not a quick nor easy process. >> can the average person figure it out even

"7 on your side's" michael finney has >>> we want to update you on the breaking news we're following on mt. deaub low. we know the fire broke out at 3:30 p.m. it's about five acres. it's burning off summit road near the juniper campground. we'll try to get sky 7, map 7 up for you. there it is. you can see summit road, and where there area is, that is being affected by these flames, crews from cal fire and the san ramon fire protection district are getting a handle on the flames, it really has not spread too far in the last few minutes. that's a good sign. we are streaming this video from sky 7 at abc7news.com and on the abc 7 news app as well, we'll check back in as we get new information for you. but it appears, and fingers crossed, that this situation is well in hand. >> other news now, alameda county officials shut down a popular restaurant in oakland. >> permitting issues. dion lim explains what this means for oakland's restaurant renaissance. >> reporter: it's on the list of top 50 restaurants in the world, they started as a popup a number of years ago. a popup in oakland may ne

one problem, 7 on your side's michael finney explains. >> the time right now is 8 time 37. a live look outside santa cruz and good morning to our friends designed to save you money. wireless network even when you've got serious binging to do. wherever your phone takes you, your wireless bill is about to cost a whole lot less. use less data with a network that has the most wifi hotspots where you need them and the best 4g lte everywhere else. saving you hundreds of dollars a year. and ask how you get xfinity mobile included with your internet. plus, get $300 back when you buy a new smartphone. xfinity mobile. it's simple. easy. awesome. click, call or visit a store today. >>> happening today. law enforcement officers from around the world are in san francisco to show off their motorcycle riding skills. today is the last day of sfpd's international police motorcycle skills competition. officers pay an entry fee to compete. that money goes to the police department's wilderness adventure youth april. you can check out the action up close and it starts at 9:00 this morning at pi

so the nonprofit contacted 7 on your side's michael finney. and tonight there are some amazing results here. >> there are. it took a while. it took a while. but it got done. this took a lot of perseverance. the nonprofit, agricultural institute of marin. first they had to raise $180,000. then they bought a truck, shipped it overseas and had it custom built, only to find out they could not drive it legally. i'll show you how we got them on the road and the dream of a decade finally coming to fruition. it was probably the most expensive mercedes truck that nobody could drive. >> it was are you kidding? come on. this is ridiculous. >> when we first saw it, the truck had been sitting idle for a year and a half in this dusty parking lot at the agricultural institute of marin. >> we couldn't drive it. it was dangerous. >> the group had already done the seemingly impossible, converting the ordinary truck into this. a farmer's market on wheels. >> to bring local food that is healthy so that everyone has access to it. >> the group that shipped the truc

well, michael finney has a look at the summer's top toys to capture the imagination of the kiddos. >> reporter: from this riding horse to a giant bubble that doubles as a ball, toy manufacturers are finding new twists on traditional toys. >> you'll say, wow, i've never seen anything like that before, and that's exactly what's going to draw kids to them. >> reporter: there's nothing new about bubbles, except these bubbles are edible. >> this is really cooled. it's called lick-a-bubble. this is an edible bubble solution that kids can add any drink to create bubbles they can eat. >> lick-a-bubble was invented by a pediatrician, allergist, and physician. speaking of bubbles, the wubl bubble feels like a bubble but plays like a ball. the material is light and stretchy and doesn't hurt when it hits your child. melissa debartolo is senior editor of the toy insider, a publication targeting parents or any gift giver looking for toy reviews. >> this is super fun, because it's very open-ended play. kids can do anything they can imagine with it. >> then there's the sling sticks. releasing the tri

i'm michael finney, 7 on your side. >>> just ahead, the housing crunch. what's driving up the price of homes and when it does not makeceps tmake sense to buy. >>> and tomorrow on abc 7 news at 11:00, so you've got a plan, you got the ring and you wrote a proposal, but did you book the fireworks? don't worry if you've forget. the proposal planners have got it covered. the booming business that's helping people say i do. that's tomorrow night at 11:00 this is long distance with. the best wifi experience, plus the most free shows to stream. and with savings on wireless, this is a relationship with more money to spend on the important things. this is how xfinity makes life... simple. easy. awesome. xfinity delivers the fastest, most reliable internet learn more, or get started for $29.99 a month for 12 months. click, call or visit a store today. saving people money on car insurance. >>> dan harris joins us now from new york to tell us what's coming up at 7:00 on "good morning america." >> good morning. coming up on "gma," the breaking news overnight. an alleg

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tomorrow, our very own michael finney will be here to answer your consumer related questions. we have that to look forward to as well. live here in san jose, chris nguyen, abc news. >>> oakland officially filed for re-election. she went into the clerk's office and room of supporters who helped get her elected. we talked about bart and plans to file a lawsuit on behalf of the family of nia wilson stabbed to death on a bart platform. >> every public agency that goes through a trauma, and i certainly know this from experience, is really responsible for learning from that trauma and making improvements, doing better. >> she is facing a crowded field. 16 people are running for mayor. >>> a pioneering chinese restaurant on the peninsula played host this afternoon for a hollywood party for the film "crazy rich asian." >> the stakes are crazy high not for the born and bred director but the americans and future for diversity in hollywood. >> our anchor is live with the story. hi. >> reporter: hey, dan and a gre like i did, you know the this has been here for 50 years. the movie, like t

employers can still screen for marijuana use. 7 on your side's michael finney has a cautionary tale. >> this story came from a viewer. she wreote to us and said our m drug test came back positive for weed. what i discovered is i use a lip balm that has weed in it. the sale of recreational marijuana in the first six months generated nearly $135 million in tax revenue for the state. some of those taxes also came from the sale of topical products, such as ointments, creams and even lip balm. wendy corn berg is ceo of -- cannabis cultivator in humboldt county which made topical products. she spoke us to via skype. she explained why topicals are infused with kwan business. >> if you can dose your system little by little throughout the day, it can have this affect on your overall -- it continues to get better. >> she took the drug test as part of the application to become a driver f a c shipshe ss of 7 on your side but asked that i not use her name. we showed the results to an attorney specializing in employment law. >> although it's been decriminalized for use, employers can use it as an

i appreciate it. >>> that was michael finney. more changes coming to movie pass. the financially troubled movie ticket service will soon impose a three films a month limit instead of the current ones everyday. it will include many marriage studio first run films and not clear whether it will rescind the recent policy of borrowing most major releases in the first two weeks. they had planned to increase these by 50% but decided against that after subscriber backlash. they recently borrowed $5 million to pay its bills. >>> two new programs to get kids off the sidewalk and challenges their physical and mental skills and these lessons are fast paced. >> get your feet level. >> dust was flying and spirits soaring on a newly built track in richmond. for some kids, just being on a bmx bike was an experience. >> i came here and didn't know how to ride a bike and asked for training wheels and learned. >> reporter: it's called flood the streets with bikes. the founder was once paralyzed after a shooting incident and fueled his rehabilitation to bmx bike racing. >> for me, it

michael finney helped him get somewe. >> it's a great place. i still lookal it. >> orlando san vicente found it on travelocity.com. >> reporter: a modern penthouse in the heart of paris. >> right by the louvre. >> the listing showed luxurious rooms with sweeping views, big enough for his whole family. >> so i reserved it online through travelocity. >> reporter: his excitement was building until he heard from the listing company. >> i saw that they wanted a transfer in cash. >> the listing agent required him to wire the $3400 payment to a bank in greece. >> i'm aware of wire fraud and that's when i kind of got a little bit concerned. >> he called travelocity. was this listing legit? >> yes, that's the procedure, you can send the money. >> orlando wired the money. >> they would keep on stalling and stalling. >> and then his e-mails started bouncing back. the company disappeared and so did r did rolando's $3400. >> travelocity refunded the $500, but not the rest of the money. rest assured we're working on it. he said travelocity promised to contac

if you have issues with your insurance coverage, turn to michael finney. the 7 on your side hotline is open monday to friday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 415-954-8151. he and his team will help you out you. also reach michael on his facebook page and through abc7news.com. >>> a person involved in the case of a missing san francisco man was in court today, but not on charges related to that case. lance silva is a person of interest in the disappearance of brian egg. a headless and handless corporation was found in egg's home earlier this month. abc 7 reporter vic lee is live in dublin now with what we're learning about silva. vic? >> well, kristen, the san francisco medical examiner still has to identify that body. that body so mutilated and decomposed that reportedly the m.e. has to use dna to do that. now, there are two poempbs interest in this case. one of them was released from custody. the other one appeared here in court in dublin. lance silva, person of interest in the case of missing brian egg. alameda county prosecutors say he violated his probatio

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i'm michael finney. what you can expect to [ closing bell ] >>> stocks rallied today. green across the board. the dow added more than 100 points, closing just shy of 25,300. the nasdaq was up by more than 50 points. and the s&p gained 18. >>> draftkings is opening up a san francisco office. it's their first on the west coast. the online fantasy sports betting shop is based in boston. they do have three other offices on the east coast. according to the boston business journal, it's also planning a new office in las vegas, which makes sense. expansion comes just a few months after the supreme court struck down a federal ban on sports betting. a lot more sports betting coming your way for sure. >>> misdemeanor putting up almost $400 million into modernizing hundreds of restaurants in california. you'll see these upgrades happening this year or next year, including new furniture, new designs inside and out, and new technology, including digital menu boards and digital self-service kiosks. the plan is also to add more park spaces to pick up mobile orders. mcdonald's says it

michael finney asks if private rentals are reliable. here's a look outside from the east bay hills camera. you can see some haze out there on this saturday morning and frances dinglasan designed to save you money. wireless network even when you've got serious binging to do. wherever your phone takes you, your wireless bill is about to cost a whole lot less. use less data with a network that has the most wifi hotspots where you need them and the best 4g lte everywhere else. saving you hundreds of dollars a year. and ask how you get xfinity mobile included with your internet. plus, get $300 back when you buy a new smartphone. xfinity mobile. it's simple. easy. awesome. click, call or visit a store today. >>> roku is signing a huge lease and relocating headquarters to san jose. abc 7 news went to coleman avenue where the player maker is leasing half a million square feet. the complex is right next to the stadium near the airport. it is currently based in los gatos and has 2300 employees. no word yet on when the company will make the move.

i'm michael finney, 7 on your side. . >>> we're getting a first look at this nearly completed rooftop park in san francisco. this is video from drone view 7 showing the transit center. a block party will mark the opening in exactly one week. abc 7 news anchor dan ashley has the preview. >> the plaza, the children's play area. >> reporter: for a lucky group of neighbors and commuters walking through the sales force transit center rooftop park was like taking a stroll around california, passing trees and plants from every corner of the state and beyond. >> these are the mexican farm plants. >> reporter: the park sits on roughly five acres, 70 feet above the sidewalks below. designers staggered the trees and plants to create shifting environments along the way from cactus gardens to lush, green forests. >> what we wanted to do was really highlight the climate and the kind of conditions we have here in san francisco. >> the landscape stretches not just in front of you, but above and below, as well. connected in the reflection of the surrounding skyscrapers and energized by fountains that

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. >> "7 on your side," michael finney is off but shared consumer stories next. >> employee pay is on the rise. glass door says pay raises rose an average of 2.2% the highest in 14 months. needian salary san franciscofrao $69,400. but it's not keeping up with inflation, 2.9% in june. >>> google is out with an operating system for smartphones, available on pixel, uses artificial intelligence to adapt to how you use the phone. android will set screen brightness by studying your manual adjustments instead of levels based on ambient light. slices offers slices of information of your most used apps without having to open them. >>> this organization checked out apple pay, facebook payments, venmo, square's cash and zell and found out they're generally safe but a risk. main concerns is problems with security and privacy. complicated agreements make it difficult for users do know what they signed up for. companies are using extra security but almost all could do more to protect your information. >>> we'll start with the live doppler 7 showing fog on the coastline. still foggy over the inland

>> michael finney is here to explore. >> it's always a question. the dow jones keeps trading at a very narrow band, but still manages to have significant props like the 300 point drop today. to help us understand what's going on, we have theo schwabacher, a morgan stanley financial adviser. let's start with the morning's drop, 300 points here the beginning, came back up to 130 some points. what happened? >> i think people overreacted. >> to what? >> to what's going on in turkey, there was a little fear trade there initially that was a hangover from friday. and we saw, you know, 40% down in the currency in turkey. it came back up about 6% today. and, of course, the numbers that came in for the cpi were pretty good. and, you know, the market's been in a trading range for a while. the contagion, if you will, from turkey is what people are concerned about. with the trade wars going on it really nets out to about a billion dollars with u.s. still making money on whatever turkey tries to do to us. they're their 34th trading country in the world. it's lik

. >>> and i'm michael finney. california is one step closer to banning drinking straws. >>> facebook is now signing your account a trustworthy score to help combat fake news. the "washington post" reports every user that reports a story as fails will get a score between 0 and 1. if a user flags something as false, but the fact checkers verify it has true, then their score will go down. facebook says you can't see your score or anybody else's, they are just using it internally. there are concerns that the trustworthiness score will unfairly target some specific groups like perhaps conservatives. >>> for many social media is a way of life. there are influencers and the influenced. >> but now a former reporter wants people to take a step back and see the reality behind the photographs. our sister station in los angeles has the details. >> reporter: social media, these days it is the best way to connect with friends, colleagues, relative, even strangers. but these same networking sites can also make us feelfeely, jea

. >> michael finney is here. >> no commercials. netflix says it is not planning to add commercials. some users last week spotted videos playing between episodes of shows and kicked off speculation netflix would soon add ads. it said it was testing promotions for other shows and movies. promotions, not commercials. netflix points out there will always be a skip button. >>> did you know the way you type on a phone screen or keyboard on your computer can be as unique as your fingerprints or facial features? it's true. called behavioral biometrics. the "new york times" reporting banks and retailers are tracking how you type, slap and track to prevent fraud. they will use your online movements to prevent suspicious transactions. in fact, how you sign on can soon be used as a password to allow entry into the sites. americans are eating out a lot. it went up 25%. the biggest on record. people are indeed eating out more, however, some of the increased spending is due to large restaurants upping their prices. >> san jose officials and united airlines came together to celebrate five decades o

. >> michael finney is here to tell us more about that. >> huge. it's of ground beef and directly tied to california. the department of agricultural says they're regular 12 tons of ground beef for possible e.coli contamination. the 10 pound packages have labels that say excel ground beef. have a use freeze date by september 5 and pack date 8-16-18. it was sold at albertsons, safe way, pac n save and bonds stores. anyone who bought these products should throw them away or bring them back for a full refund. >>> jetblue is changing checking bags and canceling tickets. they're not messing around. passengers who buy the tickets will pay an extra five bucks to academic a bag. $30 for the first bag and $40 for your second. for all but the highest fare cost the fee for changing or canceling a ticket will rise from 150 to $200. the legislature is struggling to come wake up a work-aound for homeowners getting nailed by new federal income tax rules. they cap a federal write-off on state income and property tax together. this is seen by many as a swipe at stat

"7 on your side's" michael finney will have the answers for you. >>> the man accused of stabbing to death 18-year-old nia wilson at the mcarthur bart station could face the death news ath t hearing in the case. a large number of wilson's family showed up for the proceedings. prosecutors today added a special circumstances enhancement. that means if john lee cowell is convicted, he would be eligible for the death penalty, or life in prison without parole. cowell did not enter a plea today. >>> the man accused of killing mollie tibbetts said his client was working here legally. immigration authorities say they have no record of that. tibbetts is the iowa college student who grew up in the bay area. all this coming as rivera made his first court appearance today. mo more. >> reporter: cristhian rivera made his first court appearance in iowa, and immediately his attorney made it political. >> the government has weighed in at the highest levels of a predisposition that this young man is guilty. >> he's accused of murdering mollie tibbetts, last seen jogging not far from her home. >> he ran alo

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"7 on your side's" michael finney here to explain. >> kids used it a lot. >> my grandmother. >> most people don't think twice about the way they do their laundry. experts say there are plenty of reasons to go old school and line dry your clothes. gale wind considers herself fairly progressive except when it comes to laundry. he's been line drying her laundry for 40 years. made her a neighborhood meteorologist. >> my neighbor across the street one morning, she goes, i always check to see if you have laundry out, then i know it will be a nice day. >> a bit old fashioned, maybe. but laundry experts and consumer reports say there are some very modern reasons to ditch the dryer. like the fact it's one of the top seven energy users in your home. >> they use a ton of electricity, 4% of most household electricity is used, and they break down the fibers of your clothes over time. >> ready to give it a shot? start by hanging a clothesline in a sunny spot away from the birds. and get some durable clothes pins that open easily. when you're ready to hang, shake items out first to lessen brinkles,

. >> michael finney is here now with more on these stories. >> your raise. the amazon/sears thing is pretty cool. they're expanding their partnership to all 50 states. sears has been on a limited basis installing tires purchased through amazon. now, you can get those tires installed at any sears auto center anywhere in the country. you can even have a tire shipped directly to a sears auto center near you, here in the bay area, there are eight locations from santa rosa to san jose, we first told you about the program, when it launched last may, sears says it's received a positive response to the service from amazon customers. >>> you'll now have to pay more for early bird check-in on almost owl southwest flights. starting today early check-in increased by $5 to $10. in the bay area, a popular route will now cost $20. early bird check-in lets passengers reserve boarding position 36 hours prior to their flight's scheduled departure time, a few routes remain at just $15, the original price. >>> with a good job market you might expect your next raise to be a bit

. >> michael finney is here to cut it all up, dice it up. the puns are coming. >> cutting boards are the workhorse of your kitchen. here's some useful tips on how to keep them in top shape. as free from bacteria as possible. one of the first questions you may have, is plastic better than wood for resisting contamination by harmful bacteria that can be in raw food? >> recent research actually suggests that neither plastic nor wood cutting boards are more likely to harbor dangerous bacteria like salmonella. >> one important precaution, don't news the same board for bread, fruit and veggies that you use for cutting up raw meat, fish and poultry. after every use, even if it's just cutting bread, wash the board in hot, soapy water, rinse with clear water and then dry. >> plastic cutting boards are easy to care for, scrub them in the sink or pop them in the dishwasher. >> wood boards need more attention, don't soak them in water or they can warp when they dry. protect the wood with a food grade mineral oil. then rupp in a beeswax based cream to --

. >> i'm michael finney. cupcakes and museum tickets. that's coming up. >>> and new at 6:00, abc 7 cheryl jennings takes you to a special camp where having a health condition is something that brings kids together instead (sound of footsteps) (sound of car door opening) (car door closes) (sound of engine starting) ♪ ♪ you know when you're at ross and that cute dress gets even cuter? yes. or when you can say yes... to both? sure. or when you find that brand at that price? are you kidding me? yeah. that's yes for less. and that's what ross always has in store. whoa. (sighs) yes... oh, yeah. get your yes for less at the newest ross store in south santa rosa. (sound of footsteps) (sound of car door opening) (car door closes) (sound of engine starting) >>> it's friday at abc 7 which means only one thing. friday free stuff. >> he is super coming through today. >> check this out. here's the deal. normally you would think we were going to give you one free membership cher cupcakes. no. we're giving you six of them. you have to take a look at

"7 on your side's" michael finney is here with that. >> it's really tough. you've got to make rent and save for retirement. wow. we talked with several people here, some say they have very specific goals about retirement. others saving is something they plan and hope to do, but just haven't done much about it yet. however, more people across the country are making it a priority. . are you adding more money to your retirement account? >> not as much as i should be. there's been a little bit here and there, but not at the moment. >> the answer is yes, you're part of a trend. according to a new bank rate survey, more people are saving more money this year than in 2017. in fact, this is a highest rate of increased retirement savings in the survey's history, 28% of employed americans who were surveyed say they're saving more now than last year. >> pretty much since i started working, i've been putting money away into a roth ira and then into a traditional ira. >> older millennials, ages 28 to 37 are saving the most for retirement, 39% of them are making this a pr

. >> do not forget 7 on your side's michael finney at the santa clara county fair in san jose today answering your consumer questions in person. consumer questions in person. the california phones offers free specialized phones... like cordless phones. - ( phone ringing ) - big button, and volume-enhanced phones. get details on this state program. visit right now or call during business hours. by living off the grid. completely. you could generate your own energy, at home. maybe you could save energy by weaving your own shoes... out of flax. or... just set the washing machine to cold. do your thing, with energy upgrade california. monitor their blood glucose every day. which means they have to stop. and stick their fingers. repeatedly. today, life-changing technology from abbott makes it possible to track glucose levels. without drawing a drop of blood, again and again. the most personal technology, is technology with the power to change your life. life. to the fullest. he could possibly... he likes to collect things. oh! wow, you got all this stuff from ikea? what do you like not let your ki

. >> "7 on your side's" michael finney is here now with a very easy fix. i like very easy fix. >> it's an easy fix. the problem wasn't that big to start with. we've kind of been misled. the hack wasn't unique or larger than usual security threat. it was just one of many that occur each year. industry sources tell me information like this is sent back and forth among financial institutions and the fbi all the time. this one just happened to go public. now, most banks that i reached out to either didn't respond or wanted to keep their comments off the record. so, to wrap up, no new major threat, but security is always an issue. if you think your atm pin has been compromised, what should you do? change it. and as it turns out, it's a very easy process. you're watching it here. easier than changing your online password. most banks, let you change it at the atm. that's what i'm checking out here. the process for bank of america. most are similar to this. on the opening screen, look for main menu, then select it. you will -- up will pop a list, select additional

. >>> i'm michael finney at the santa clara county fair where the 7 on your side pop-up is in business right now. we'll be here until 7:00. so drop by, say hello, pick up some free stuff. >> live where you live, this abc 7 news. >> a live look across the bay area tonight at san francisco, walnut creek, and san rafael, where clear skies could turn smoky this weekend, an indicator of just how big and how close some northern california wildfires are. good evening. i'm dan ashley. >> and i'm ama daetz. the wildfires that are burning closest to the bay area and make up the mendocino complex are sending smoke into places where we can see it and smell it. >> well, our air quality is likely to get worse this weekend too. and we have a greater chance of seeing new fires start because of a red flag warning that's already in effect. >> we have team coverage on the firefights tonight with a focus on the impact we're either about to see or are already seeing here in the bay area. >> let's begin with abc 7 news reporter leslie brinkley, checking on our air quality tonight. leslie? >> well, dan, a li

i'm michael finney, 7 on your side is coming up. >> live where you live, this is abc 7 news. >> take a good look. what do you see in this picture? some see a worn out building ready to be torn down. others see a potential place to live. good evening. i'm dan ashley. >> and i'm kristen sze in for ama daetz. a portion of san jose's old city hall is in the crosshairs tonight pitting city leaders against advocates for homeless living. >> it's a prime location right next to the administration complex. the county wants to raze it for a parking lot. others say it would be ideal for temporary housing for up to 140 people. >> abc 7 news reporter david louie is live outside the abandoned san jose city hall annex where that battle is brewing. david? >> well, kristen and dan, solutions can be difficult to find when it comes to homelessness. santa clara county has approved ten new affordable or supportive housing projects using bond measure money that was a3r06ed by voters two years ago. however, housing advocates believe this abandoned building could be an ideal solution at relatively low cost t

michael finney. >> this has an interesting twist. our viewer is an experts on, of all things, buttons. her collections are so rare you can sometimes find them at the museum. her knowledge of buttons didn't help when she hit the wrong one on her cell phone. >> these are buttons i collected as a child. >> most of us don't think much about buttons. they look like jewelry to me. >> pamela finds them fascinating. >> some as old as 1800s. >> she has a whole store full of them in rock away beach in pacifica. this is japanese of glass. they're hand-painted and each a little different. >> buttons of ages like this one telling a love story. >> he was kneeling down to tell her he loved her. i love it. >> she is an expert on all kinds of buttons all except one. >> i pressed the wrong button on the phone. >> she was trying to order tickets to an elvis costello concert in san francisco. she ordered four tickets and hit the send button. >> it says press here and i pressed the wrong button. >> turns out she purchased tickets in seattle. >> i was mor

but 7 on your side's michael finney says you have to really want it. what does that mean, michael? >> that's what i have learned. listen to this. depending on which study you believe, the average computer user has between 25 and 100 password-protected accounts. that's a lot to keep up with. we're told to have a different password for every website. a good idea, but hard to keep track of. so there are password managers. they securely hold our pass words and dole them out when we sign in where they're needed that sounds fast and easy. but the setup process can be challenging. >> boy, for the life of me, i don't see how you're supposed to be able to save this. >> joe wright is with consumer action. he agreed to look at password manager, while i followed along and kept track. >> this is not a very easy or straight forward process. this is not very intuitive. >> exactly what i experienced when i downloaded several password managers myself. what i imagine to be a straight forward project turned into an ordeal. edward zedan specializing in software support. >> they do take a little work t

. >> michael finney, you're the best. >> always glad to help. if you have an issue you want me to look into, let me know about it. go to "7 on your side." i have a hotline available monday through friday, 10:00 to 2:00. call or go to the abc7news.com web page or my facebook page. >> good stuff. >> thanks. >>> last time, i want to update the weather forecast this hour. >> how about the sweetest weather guy? >> that's true. thank you very much. i paid them to say that. here's a look at live doppler 7. sweet weather out there now. sunny skies all across the bay area, although we will see low clouds pushing over the bay during the overnight hours, overnight lows mild in the upper 50s. tomorrow, sunny skies, highs rang upper 60s on the bay and upper 80s inland as things start to warm up a bit tomorrow. our labor day three-day weekend forecast for select cities looks like this. highs saturday rather, san francisco 70, 73 in oakland and it gets warmer in the inland areas sunday and monday but cools down in san francisco saturday because things are unpr