Areas are ahead of schedule. Thats going to be great news for commuters. If you take a look through the fence, we can give you a close look at the work being done connecting the two tunnels including that new second tunnel. But they still have quite a ways to go. On the ground workers were pushing the dirt flattening out the area to make way for what will be the new presidio parkway. Up above you can see the bigger picture, wider roads and new tunnels to carry north and southbound traffic. In most of the areas we are excavating, existing asphalt, to get the upgrade ready for Asphalt Paving or in case between the tunnels for con creed paving. Reporter this renovation is part of a 1 billion project that started back in 2009. The old approach to the golden gate was built in 1936 and not up to earthquake standards. The public is going to be having a completely different experience than they have had the last two years. Reporter commuters were warned months in advance doyle drive would be shut down. Chp put out a warning it could take up to four hours traveling in and out of San Francisco through this area during peak commutes. But coming back, you dont see any traffic or there is no traffic. I think lots of people listened to the news. Im surprised because i expected heavy traffic. I thought i was going to see lombard street packed with cars. But actually, lighter than normal. Reporter we are hoping its going to be that way for the next few days. Project leaders had a delay with the rain but everything is on track now. What youre looking at here is critical, the connection between the two tunnels. Developers say they are keeping an eye on this rapidset concrete which dries as fast as you lay it down. As for an earlier opening, well, they say its still too soon to say. Live by the new presidio parkway, cate caugiran, kpix 5. But we are into the friday evening commute. Mobile5 looking at traffic conditions along the Golden Gate Bridge route. Pretty heavy coming into San Francisco. In fact, traffic is backed up all the way into marin county. It could be the case through the weekend, too. For a look at how other alternates are holding your our Gianna Franco is in the Traffic Center tonight. Reporter all right. Surprisingly Park Presidio is actually one of the bright spots now because of all the delays at the Golden Gate Bridge. Youre looking live from chopper 5. Slowandgo conditions out of sausalito all the way into San Francisco. It is basically a parking lot. Northbound though seems to be moving okay through this portion. So thats unexpected considering how busy it got a little earlier today. Lets show you video earlier that chopper 5 took near crissy field basically out of the question right now. It was busier earlier. Again right now im getting word that its busy around crissy field near old mason with big delays. Lincoln boulevard really taking a hit also. Jumping to the maps if you want you can use the bay bridge. You can use the Richmond San Rafael bridge. Ferries a great option, as well. I do know approaches to the bay bridge now are seeing a bit of a backup right now as you head 101 to the eastbound side of the bay bridge. Also, eastshore freeway very busy, busier than usual in both directions. Richmond san rafael bridge is okay. The ferries might be a good option. I was just saying commuters taking to the ferries as a way to get around this closure. Golden gate ferry added an extra boat today for the morning commute. And they tell us that it was packed take a look at the photos. In fact, ridership today on the larkspur ferry tripled. And that made for some long lines. Ridership over the weekend is also expected to triple as people head to the city for their weekend plans. We are going to have continuing coverage of the doyle drive closure all weekend long. You can also get updates on our website, cbssf. Com. Well, happening right now, grass fire in vallejo. Chopper 5 captured plumes of gray smoke. Cal fire helicopters are making water drops. So far, 40 acres have burned. This is remote near lake herman and sky valley roads but its not close to homes at this point. Tonight we are learning about a gruesome murder that happened in California State Prison in solano. An inmate was nearly sawed in half the body of 24yearold Nicholas Rodriguez of oakland was found 15 hours after a riot in may. His body was found stuffed in a garbage can in a shower. His cell made 46yearold jesus perez is considered the suspect. He is in solitary confinement tonight. Investigators have not talked about a motive. They dont know how someone could get the tools to commit such a grisly murder. New at 5 00 ballistic tests have confirmed a gun pulled from the San Francisco bay is the weapon used in the pier 14 kick. 32yearold kate steinle was killed july 1 while walking along the pier with her father. 45yearold Francisco Sanchez was arrested. He was in the u. S. Illegally and had been deported five times. San francisco sheriff Ross Mirkarimi came out swinging today against critics blasting his department for letting sanchez go. I find it incredibly sad and incomprehensible, um, that this tragedy is being, um, used as a platform for political gain. Mirkarimi says it was the feds who initiated the whole thing asking deputies to pick sanchez up on a 1995 drug warrant which they did. But when a judge dismissed the case in april, mirkarimi says they no longer had any legal basis to hold him. Thats because all his prior convictions were for nonviolent offenses. Under the citys due process for all ordinance, they had to let him go. The felonies that youre speaking to are, um, nonviolent. And it doesnt even meet the threshold of the local law that would require to us pick up the phone or use our discretion. The feds fired back saying they never intended for sanchez to walk free. But the Sheriffs Department failed to notify them of his release. Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued this statement saying, had i. C. E. Been notified as requested, the agency would have taken this individual into custody and removed him from the country. We called and emailed mayor lees office for comment. So far, we have not heard back. An m. S. 13 gang leader was sentenced today in another brutal crime that brought attention to San Franciscos sanctuary city policy. 34yearold Wilfred Reyes will serve 10 years. Thats for his role in the 2008 murders of tony bologna and his two sons. Prosecutors say that he was in the car when another alleged gangster edwin ramos opened fire on the family car. Investigators think the enemies took them for rival gang members. It was later revealed ramos had been shielded from deportation twice for gang crimes that he committed as a minor. He is currently serving life without parole for the bologna murders. Republican president ial candidate donald trump is in Southern California tonight. Immigrants rights demonstrators are outside the lux hotel in los angeles to protest. They are upset about the disparaging remarks he made about mexican immigrants during his Campaign Speech last month. They want the hotel to cancel trumps appearance tonight. But the hotel says it doesnt interfere with groups that book speakers at its locations. We woke up this morning to some july gloom but, um, take a look at this. You can see sprinkles on the camera as chopper 5 flew over San Francisco this morning. Gray clouds over the city but things have cleared up a bit. Meteorologist paul deanno joins us now with that. Paul . Skies have cleared and the radar is clear. The past couple evenings we have had showers and thunderstorms on kpix 5 hidef doppler. But right now, just a few sprinkles over the Santa Cruz Mountains and that is it. The radar scanning out 300 miles looking for additional rainfall. Currently coming up dry. We peak toward the south bay from san jose where you were cloudy this morning. Cloudy through the lunch hour. Sunshine has now emerged and it is a very comfortable day outside. Heres how low the bar is in the month of july. With a whopping. 09 of rainfall in San Francisco so far this month, it is the sixth wettest july ever in San Francisco and weather data actually predates the war between the states. Thats strange but amazing what. 10 of rain can do to the weather records in the month of july. Well have the weekend forecast coming up. Thank you. A divisive symbol of both hate and history. [ applause and cheers ] hey hey, goodbye the Confederate Flag is down in south carolina. The celebration and emotion as they mark a turning point. Family nearly escapes death on a theme park bungee ride. The horror seconds before take off. And foul mouth minions. Some parents say this mcdonalds happy meal toy is far from kidfriendly. Leave early go roam sleep in sleep out star gaze dream big wander more care less beat sunrise chase sunset do it all. On us. Get your first months payment plus five years wear and tear coverage. Make the most of summer. With volvo. New at 5 00 ellen pao is stemming down as ceo of reddit. It comes as a rocky 8 month period as ceo of the message board. She apologized this week for mishandling the firing of a popular reddit employee. Outraged users of the site called for pao to step down. Pao was known for losing a gender discrimination lawsuit against Silicon Valley firm kleiner perkins. Reddit cofounder and former Ceo Steve Huffman will replace her. History in south carolina. The Confederate Flag which stood as a powerful symbol and the old south for 50 years came down today for good. [ applause and cheers ] a large crowd cheered as an honor guard lowered the flag. Francis parker a descendent of slaves was among the thousands who witnessed the moment in person. This flag. Just a symbol that others this flag is just a symbol that others use perpetuating hate. Its one to revise history and current events. Its another thing to live in the moment. Hey, hey, hey, goodbye the debate over the flag reignited last month when a gunman killed nine people in a black church. The suspect dylann roof was seen holding the flag in a photo. South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley used nine pens when signing the bill ordering the flags removal. President obama praised the removal of the flag calling it a sign of goodwill and healing and a meaningful step towards a better future. Today the fbi admitted the suspect in the charleston massacre should never have gotten his hands on a gun. The fbis director said that a series of heartbreaking mistakes allowed dylann roof to purchase the weapon used in the attack. He was arrested weeks before the shooting and admitted to having illegal drugs. Now, that would have been enough to ban the sale of the firearm under federal law. However, the person doing the background check never saw roofs arrest report because of a paperwork delay. Well, they expected a thrill. But nothing like this. Serious safety concerns and questions after a ride snapped just seconds before slingshotting a family into the air and the mcdonalds toy that has some people very unhappy. Curse word or coincidence . What bay area parents are hearing fr mcdonalds could be facing a pr disaster. Some customers say they hear curse words come from the fast food restaurants minions happy meal toys. Devin fehely on the controversy controversy. Reporter minions. Theyre mischief personified but some think they are up to no good again. Slipping swear words into the jibry giggles and nonsense that make up the language minion ese. The more you play it if you can hear what they are saying i feel like you can kind of hear its not clear whatsoever. Reporter the parents across the country are convinced and are calling on mcdonalds to pull them. Talking to the minions themselves got us nowhere fast. A spokesman for mcdonalds swears the minions arent swearing. And anything that sounds like curse words is an unfortunate coincidence. So are the minions foul mouthed . Or is it the perfect plot full of sly mischief and misdirection . We let the parents decide. From what ive heard i dont hear any derogatory comments, no cussing, no cursing. So i dont have a problem with it. It sounds more like laughing than any type of profanity. Reporter just like the minions. To laugh themselves all the way to the bank. Devin fehely, kpix 5. And speaking of curse words, Prince Philip let one slide today. [ inaudible ] [ censored ] whoa oh, the 94yearold British Royal was captured growing frustrated at this cameraman. He was in london commemorating the battle of britain. Phillip was joined among others by his grandson Prince William who found it muting. The director of the federal Personnel Office stepped down. The resignation of catherine comes after a huge breach of more than 21 million americans. Federal reserve chair janet yellen said the u. S. Is on track for an Interest Rate hike this year. She said today that there are signs of an improving economy but still concerns about labor market and problems overseas. It would be the first rate hike in nine years of stocks had a good day on word greece was closer to a bailout. The dow up 212. A family is thankful their son is alive after an Amusement Park mishap. It was caught on camera. It happened in wisconsin wednesday. 13yearold Trevor Larson was on the ride sitting next to a minnesota woman. Larsons father was filming nearby. The metal cable that snapped was supposed to propel them 200 feet into the air at 60 miles an hour. Larsons parents couldnt believe their eyes. You look and think, oh, my gosh, and then you think what could have happened how it could have went the other way. The owner refunded the money but drew wasnt happy with it. Officials of the park say they will remove that ride. Grateful it wasnt works . Things are turning around here. This morning clouds, this afternoon nice. Friday afternoon, hey, its time for the weekend. We have to clear the sky, right . Tgif. It is almost the weekend. Ah [ overlapping speakers ] you made it. A Strange Weather week for july but its setting the stage for an awesome weekend for you and your family to get outdoors. Nice afternoon. Look at that view from oakland towards San Francisco. In the city its 68. Oakland near 71. Mostly sunny in san bruno. 70 degrees the warm spot. Livermore at 78. Comfy overnight temperatures leave the windows open good sleeping weather. Concord 60. Free. 59. Napa 56. Redwood city 59 degrees. So much to do the tough part will be choosing where am i going saturday or sunday . You can stop by the stern grove festival on sunday. Thousands of folks will be joining you. Thats right in the heart of San Francisco a mixture of sun and clouds. Seasonably cool 63 degrees. You like it warmer . The art and Wine Festival in los altos. Sunny warm beautiful. The temperatures pushing 80 degrees. So things are changing obviously. We have had rain the past couple of days, thunderstorms in the sierra but this afternoon it is nothing but sunshine. Thats because our low pressure area is now moving out albeit very slowly. Just crossed the california nevada border and we are look at rainfall continuing there but for us, things are calming down. With that low gone, we look to a different area of low pressure. This guy is actually going to be our friend because its going to keep the onshore flow going. Interesting what its going to do because the ocean temperature is running warm, coastal locations will be a few degrees above normal. But because its an onshore flow and not the flow of air coming from the Central Valley inland spots like antioch will still be about 7 to 10 degrees cooler than normal. Everybody compressed when it comes to the temperatures. But its going to be very comfortable outside. Next week that low begins to move out. High pressure begins to move in. That will minimize the onshore flow and the trend starting monday will be milder with more sunshine but nothing resembling a heat wave. We are going to stay away from that for a while. So clouds tonight especially along the water with some coastal drizzle. Dry weekend should be really good weekend to get outside with partly cloudy skies. Not full sunshine. Partly cloudy. And high temperatures will remain cool to mild. Normal temperatures for San Francisco and oakland 60s and 70s there but concord youre 80 albeit warmer than the past couple of days still 7 degrees below average. Union city 72. Redwood city 79. San ramon nice day tomorrow for you 76. Pittsburg, antioch, fairfield 80s. Vallejo mid70s. Sausalito, 67 degrees for you on the waterfront. Novato 76. Wine country upper 70s low 80s. And lakeport tomorrow 84 degrees for your saturday. Weekend looking good. Monday through thursday of next week warmer, nothing compared to last week but more sun and milder next week. And anything outside this weekend is a thumbsup. The weather will be perfect. Theres going to be so much traffic that i dont look at the negative put the top down on the car and sit there for three hours in traffic. Perfect. Fantastic. Thank you. An extra fee for recycling . Now you expect to pay it on bottles and cans but dryer we all pay an extra 5 or 10 cents in that crv when we buy cans and bottles but one woman found she was being charged that fee for other products. Julie watts has the story. Reporter bounce, dryer streets and oxygen powered stain remove cant be recycled so marie was shocked when she was charged a deposit for them 5 cents each item. That was just flagger gassing. Whats going on in. Reporter according to the state they only apply to certain beverage containers including aluminum, glass and plastic bottles but marie says the clerk inside this store wouldnt give her a refund. Is this a scam where we charge it on every item and make extra money . Reporter isolated . When a cbs producer bought the same items undercover, she wasnt charged the crv for the dryer sheets and cleaner, although she wasnt charged the crv for her water, either. And she should have been. Thats not something we get a lot of complaints about. Reporter cal recycle admits some smaller mom and pop stores may not understand the rules or dont program their computers correctly. Its typically though just operator error. Reporter he says they rely on complaints to set these places straight and he is not aware of any egregious cases. The owner of orlandos market called the issue an accident saying we make mistakes occasionally but they are always honest mistakes. Adding, we fix the problems. And marie, for one, hopes thats true. I just would like it to stop obviously because its obviously not suppose to be happening. Now, while crv is charged on most beverages, milk, wine and liquor are not included. If you have noticed something funny, cal recycle says give them a call at 800recycle although by law the issue now falls under each countys weights and measures department so you can complain to them. If you have a problem complain to us at consumerwatch cbssf. Com. You are the complaint department. We are the station complaint department. Check your receipt but how often do you do that . Never. I cant tell you how many stories i have done about overcharges. Five cents crv charge is nothing compared to the hundreds of thousands in fact, department of weights and measures will tell you that retailers across the board make billions of dollars a year in overcharges. We are talking Sporting Goods stores, grocery stores, retailers of all sorts. Make sure what you buy the price is right. And the price on the shelf matches the price on the receipt. Check the receipts. Thank you. Now for a look at whats ahead on the cbs evening news. Scott pelley is in new york. Reporter heres the cbs evening news for tonight. Hours after south carolinas historic removal of the Confederate Flag, the fbi makes a stunning revelation about the accused shooter behind the Charleston Church massacre. Plus, the fda calls for stronger warnings on pain medications used by millions. And Steve Hartman is on the road with a special group of rock stars. Well have those stories tonight on the cbs evening news. Coming up new at 6 00 tonight sneaking into homes in the middle of the night. Police on the lookout for a suspected serial cat burglar. Plus big financial blow to hundreds of homeowners. The federal change putting them on the hook for thousands of dollars in new insurance. Thats all 30 minutes away. The cbs evening news with scott pelley is next. Captions by caption colorado comments captioncolorado. Com pelley as the flag comes down for good, today, the f. B. I. Admitted that a bureaucratic mistake allowed the Church Shooter to buy his murder weapon. Also tonight, a new warning about pain relievers used by millions. A blizzard of ticker tape for the reigning champs. None of us ever stopped believing, and neither should you guys. And Steve Hartman with kids who pulled off a miner miracle. Try digging out Something Like that with just a plastic spoon. Captioning sponsored by cbs this is the cbs evening news with scott pelley. Pelley this is our western edition. The f. B. I. Admitted today that a mistake by the bureau allowed