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Way trump runs his campaign. Reporter political reporter says its imperative for trump to raise money. He outraised him by 100 to 1. Trump needs money to counter for ads and counter for campaigns and like it or not, hes going to raise it. A neighbor said woodside republicans tend to be quiet if supporting trump, so far, no one has shown up because the location was not made public. In june, supporters and critics clashed. Were seeing a lot more energy every day. We have over 120,000 volume hundred tear sign ups. Weve been opening headquarters. Hillary clinton is scheduled for a fundraiser in pensacola, florida today. In california last week, clinton raised 17 million in three days time. A new poll shows clintons lead is shrinking. Finding clinton with sevenpoint lead now. Today, abc7 news went inside of the 49ers locker room to see what Collin Kaepernicks, he says he is showing support for people who are oppressed. Abc7 News Reporter Dayo Lynn Tyler joins us with reaction. Today, his teammates said they may not agree with his decision, but they support his rights to protest. Reporter responding to the 49er quarterbacks decision to not stand during the national an krem, kaepernick explained he is protesting racism and police brutality. That is something that needs to change. Reporter his team seems to resuspect his rights to free speech. But there is condemnation. Jim harbaugh, now with the university of michigan. I dont respect the motivation, or the action. The San Francisco Police Officers union sent a letter to the 49ers and nfl commissioner. We will not stand by while he attacks Police Officer was statements such as people are on paid leave while people are color are killed. Its not the first time athletes used their celebrity to spark a debate. Track stars tommy smith and john carlos raised their fists during the National Anthem at the olympics. Smith is now 72 years old and applauds the activism. Theyre truths and those truths live. He told what happened. Reporter the uncle of oscar grant expects kaepernicks decision to Gain Momentum as part of the black lives matter movement. Yes. By him taking that stand he will encourage others to stand with him. Or, in this case to, sit. Ill continue to sit and stand with the people that are being oppressed. Reporter today, the Alameda County sheriff and San Francisco police union invited Collin Kaepernick to visit their training to take a look at what it takes to be a Law Enforcement officer. In the newsroom, abc7 news. Thank you, carolyn. Your opinion counts. Cast your vote on kaepernick talked about this issue 18 minutes yesterday to hear him and his words, watch the interview through the abc7 news app. A window washer who fell from a high rise seven years ago and survived is now suing the owners of the building. Pedro perez was working at the top of the building when he fell 120 feet, landing on a car, suffering brain injuries and fractured pelvis. The lawsuit accuses Hearst Communications of negligence for having an improper roof railing around the building. A teaching assistant with the l. A. Unified School District has been charged with smuggling heroin and cell phones to a san quentin death row inmate here in the bay area. Terry nichols visited the inmate. Officials say they found zip lock style plastic bags. If convicted she faces up to four years in prison. Morgan hill Police Need Help finding two armed robbers. Police released the sketches today. The men are wanted for a robbery friday afternoon at Money Transfer service on monterey road. One man had a gun. The two got money from the register and got away in a se n sedan. Uc Davis Medical Center will start americas first statefunded Research Center to learn about gun violence, tax payers will spend 5 million to look at ways to prevent shoot g shootings. Officials and police will take part. Brock turner is finishing what could be his last week in jail. Judge persky gave him a sixmonth sentence for sexual assaulting a unconscious woman. Judge persky announced he is moving from criminal to civil court. The search is on for a person that shot and killed three sea otter in santa cruz county. All three washed up and discovered between august 12th and 19th. Federal law products southern sea otters because they are a protected species. Happening now, the final Community Meeting to gather input about San Franciscos search for a new chief. He says he is getting a lot of heat for not stating where he obtained his bachelors degree, stating privacy returning to this meeting there have been four and the last one the public is ask asked to weigh in as who they want for the next chief. San francisco interim police chief says he has a bachelors its desirable but not needed. So come on, you know . You have to let people know what the story is. Police officer association supports an insider, backing chaplain despite the lack of transparency. Speculation is not important to me. Hearsay is not important to me. What is important is going through the process in front of me so that we can then properly vet. Reporter chaplain did not make himself available to us. The supervisor says another issue is the candidates residency. Chaplain does not live in San Francisco. When the chief of police or members live in a city, mayor more connected to the city. This process ends on wednesday. The mayor will make the final decision. In San Francisco, abc7 news. Meantime across the bay, the city of oakland launched its search for a new chief. The former chief resigned in june and the city went through three chiefs in nine days. Were going to take a look at the timing and how long it will take to find the right person for the job. Coming up next, the math on high speed rail and how a 33 billion project could cost 2 or 3 times that much. And this depends on who you im Wade Freedman in mountain view. A new set of questions based on a possible signal from a civilizati possi the Oil Companies pollute our air. Putting their. Profits ahead of our kids health. Now theyre trying to weaken californias clean air laws. Im tom steyer. Weve had a million kids get asthma. We need to send the Oil Companies a message. Tell your legislator to stand up to the Oil Companies and protect our clean air laws. Dont let the Oil Companies put their profits. Ahead of our kids. I know what we can do. What if papa tells us some stories . Oh i dont think so. Oh come on dad you have great stories, come on. Well okay. You kids know how your grandmother and i met . Not that one, skip. What . Just next. Swipe. I used to collect marbles when i was. Next haha. Thanks. Swipe. Get high Speed Internet from at t with over 99 reliability. At an everyday price with no extra monthly fees. Keep calm, you internets on. On the california high speed rail system is complete, passengers should be able to travel from San Francisco to los angeles in three hours. It may cost 180 billion to make that happen. Sergio . Reporter it is a Broad Spectrum of what its going to cost. Some money is going to be spent to up existing infrastructure, cal train is going to be an electrified system so commuter trains ride on the high speed trains. Most bay area commuters are not shy. Im pro getting high speed rail because it takes cars off the freeway. Its worth noting im not sure how much revenue it can built up. 64 billion according to the chairman, that is how much it will cost to connect San Francisco to los angeles. If you buy a car today, it could have a sticker price. If you finance it, its going to be a different price over the life of the car. The inflationary respects. Taxpayers voted for prop 15. Were between 68 and 100 billion level. There are seven sites in california that are in progress. When we build the interstate highway system we didnt know where were going to get the money to finish it. If you wait, you never build anything. Members say the first leg of the route linking the bay area should be open for business in nine years and that is anticipated to spur business. Last nights chaos crippled Los Angeles International airport, Police Received word of a masked man dressed in black carrying a sword. At the same time, false rumors spread about shots being fired. When something happens in one location, other airports want to benefit from that experience to understand what systems are in place, who worked effectively. Police released the costumed man. If youre thinking of using a drone for your small business, things got easier today, new rules took effect that regulate the commercial use of drones and what this means. Kristin . Reporter this is a game changer. The faa expects the number to multiply by 30 times in months. The biggest change companies no longer need a traditional pilots license or special waiver and this process takes months. Operators must avoid flying over people, not participating in the operation. We believe it will enable innovation to flourish, maintaining safety in the worlds busiest and most complex systems. For Companies Looking to deliver with drones, that is tougher because of the visuals. This is the first real way that experts expect rules for more complex operations wont be far behind. Today, the pope got a drone model of the facebook unmanned aircraft. Were looking at increasing clouds that are getting thick up there. Sunny skies south of the golden gate. Upper level is bringing a little bit of moisture and creating enough instability that there could with an isolated thunderstorm. This is the view from our camera with a beautiful sky there and dark clouds and sunlight as well. Its 64 degrees in oakland. 72 and temperatures 78 in santa rosa and napa. 70 in fairfield. 74 from the east. From east bay hills, looking west, these are the features, partly cloudy, breezy conditions through tomorrow, slight chance of a thunderstorm in the north bay. That is slight. Below average temperatures will continue to be l rule throughout the end of the week into september. So this is our cloud animation. Afternoon remains gusty. And mainly sunny skies in the afternoon hours. Low temperatures upper 50s so it will be pretty mild overnight, high temperatures in the south bay mainly in the mid to upper 70s until it gets to san jose where it hits 80. On the peninsula, highs of upper 70s in palo alto and mountain view. And low to mid70s on the coast and pacifica. Half moon bay, mid and upper 60s, north bay highs, 82 santa rosa, 80s in napa and 70s in vallejo. 74 hayward, 73 san leandro and inland east bay, mid80s, just about 85 and 86 degrees and warmer in antioch and brentwood. Here is the accuweather forecast. Despite tomorrows weather, the forecast period, most of it, calls for high temperatures he below average, but monday, labor day, weather will be hard at work and warm up to about 90 degrees on monday. Coming up next, the example of confidence of merging today, apple sent out invitations with the words you own a 7. A big change expected on the next iphone, no head phone jack. Apple stock dipped slightly. The dow gaining 100 points, to close above 18,500. Nasdaq up by 13. Virgin America Airlines plans to cut 00 management jobs, about 8 of the work force. Virgin was bought by alaska air and an alaska air spokesperson says the cuts are because of the merger. As youve heard today, actor gene wilder is being remembered for his wit, warmth and come immediatic performances that fans say are simply unforgettable. The film that endeared wilder to many was willy wonka and the chocolate factory. His nephew said he died in connecticut from complications of alzheimers disease. He was 83 years of age. Coming up on abc7 news at 6 00, a ping could answer a question of an astronomer whose phone wont stop ringing. Ahead on 7 on your side, a peek into the future. A long race, but a wrong turn makes this marathon longer, what happened ahead on abc7 news. And taking a look at wood sooi, sky 7 is flying over the home hosting donald trump for a rye vit fundraiser. Details have been kept quiet in hopes of avoiding a repeat over the violent protests in san jose back in june. If anything happens tonight, you can be the first to know by down today, oakland launched a search for a new police chief nearly three months after the last chief resigned under pressure. The job opening hasnt been posted yet. After sean wentz left, the mayor named three acting chiefs, each stepping down within days. The department is being overseen by an acting assistant chief that is handling daytoday operations. Laura anthony looks into why the formal search is just starting now. Oakland mayor announced a start of the public phase in the hiring of her citys next police chief. Community engagement is critical for us to attract the reform minded leader for the police department. It includes glossy from young this press conference comes two months after this one. To root out what is a toxic macho culture. When an angry schaff announced yet another chief was being relieved of his duties. I think the mayor gets an a plus for public relations, and delivery. They wondered why its taking long to hire a new chief. Once again, another press conference. Less find a chief of police. Were waiting. The city hopes to post an opening and the mayor told us she hopes to hire a new chief for the start of the new year. Deputies at the elmwood correctional facility saw the escape as it was he fell and was caught. He started on a building and went on the fence. He got to here, he fell between the fences. He was arrested friday for petty theft and could have been sent home today. Hes going to serve more time. The newest wildfire resulted in a mandatory evacuation order. The fire burned 450 acres and firefighters have it 30 contained. Today, hertz castle reopened for the piers time in a week. It was closed because of the chimney fire. Firefighters now have that fire 61 contained and evacuation orders were lifted this evening. The science world has something new to talk about tonight after reports of a radio blip from galactic space. It might be a ping some believe might be a message from a distant civil yiation. Much ado about a signal, a possible ping. The phone has been ringing all morning. One look around his office, it becomes clear he has finding et on his mind, now, the world does, too, after an unexplained blip. It became strong and disappeared together. Is what you would expect coming from not the telecommunications but the sky. It appears to have 500 trillion miles in terms, next door. Were talking about a message that left its star in the question is anyone else heard the signal . The answer is, no. When you see a signal appearing only once, youve got to be skeptical. It wont be as glamorous as what we see in the movies. Likely would stand out as an order against a background of chaos. The first might be early television. There has not been enough time to have picked it up. And sent back criticism to us. That would take another 95 years. Our signals are not there yet. So if youre a believer, science demands discipline. Coming up, what fate will decide the olympic team. Technology can get your light bulbs to talk to your alarm clock. Michael finney exposed why more people arent making those at at t, we believe in access. The opportunity for everyone to explore a digital world. Connecting with the things that matter most. And because nothing keeps us more connected than the internet, weve created access from at t. California households with at least one resident who receives snap or ssi benefits may qualify for Home Internet at a discounted rate of 10 a month. No commitment, deposit, or installation fee. Visit att. Com accessnow to learn more. Within five years, every new appliance you purchase is expected to have the ability to connect to the internet. How ready are consumers for this technology . That is the question. Michael finney looked into it and is here with more. Have you used it . All day. Yes. A little bit. A little bit. The switch is on for smart connected homes. So we wondered when theyd catch up with technology. Allen is an early adaptor, connecting his lighting, thermostat, and Audio Systems to his home more than a decade ago. The way theyre set up, this is easy. The audio can be controlled through the tablet. He can turn things on before he gets home. Allen may be the exception. Right now, its limited. Marketing professor in San Francisco state. He estimates as few as 10 of homes in the u. S. Are expected to some smart technology. When it comes to home appliances, the professor sees resistance. You have to demonstrate how theyre compared to what you have currently. Smart. Theyre partly holding consumers back. Manufacturers able to collect data about how to use products and could sell that information to third parties. He says expect more innovations rather than break there is a bolt used as a security camera. So video and audio to the clouds so you can see from anywhere in the world. Smart technology is here to stay. Im anxious to see what happens in the future. Its estimated in 10 years, 70 of the homes in the u. S. Will have a sort of smart technology. Now, i want to hear from you. You can reach me through abc7news. Com not through smart technology. Thank you. Well, running a marathon is long enough. Next, why it is ally a hug. This toy is a reminder that someone cares. These are a chance to be part of a team. And this is the chance to succeed. Female announcer with your support, everyone at sleep train proudly dedicates their time, hearts, and resources to giving local foster children one important thing hope. Hope. Hope. Not everyone can be a foster parent. But anyone can help a foster child. Sleep train your ticket to a better nights sleep the Oil Companies pollute our air. Putting their. Profits ahead of our kids health. Now theyre trying to weaken californias clean air laws. Im tom steyer. Weve had a million kids get asthma. We need to send the Oil Companies a message. Tell your legislator to stand up to the Oil Companies and protect our clean air laws. Dont let the Oil Companies put their profits. Ahead of our kids. Marathons are supposed to be the same distance, 26. 2 miles, the mix up and why it makes a difference. To run in the boston marathon, you have to qualify. A rosa is known as one of the bigger qualifier. I had a good round. Jordan was so far ahead he was by himself but behind him, something went wrong. They must have just turned right somehow. The runners came up and passed a stop on the lift and that is where theyre supposed to take a left turn, somebody turned right. Everybody just decided to follow. Running got lost, a pace runner, and while going the extra mile is a good thing, in this case it kept that group from getting qualifying times. Volunteers should have helped them. The dark starts at 6 00 a. M. Its hard to see the parkers and. Last year, somebody tried to cheat the course. But for kinley it was a good time. He did get the time. Now, its my hometown marathon. I should sign up and do it. U. S. Officials announced the new video from u. S. Figure skating 2012 national championships. And the first time that will be held during an olympic year. Happening now, burning man is underway, it started yesterday in the nevada desert. The festivals big event happens saturday night when a huge epigee of a man will be set ablaze. That is where the name burning man comes from. The festival wraps up on labor day. There is a beautiful place to live. Today, this picture has abc 7 now. You can share your videos with us. Follow us on instagram. Spencer is back with an update. Skies are getting cloudy in the north bay. You can see nice and warm in the east bay with highs in the 80 two hurricanes moving in the direction of hawaii. And that will be followed by hurricane lester. In the bay area, nice, mild, and dry and labor day, heating up to summerlike levels. All right. A lot going on at ports. Busy day. Friday night against the farm, well take a look and tell you why this is going to be a good attention upon the niners head coach chip kelly still knows he has to put a Team Together on monday night football. The wide receiver position is on the roster and over the weekend, 49ers best year, talked before hooking up with the lions. And today had new spots on the new addition. He played a lot of football in this league. And he gives us the first returner so hes added depth that we need. And he think will be able to step it. Something im eager running back mccave free, hosting friday night for season opener. A new record last year, and 3864 allpurpose yards, 2019 rushing. But, and some Higher Expectations this year. That is who he there is no less anticipation or enthusiasm. Its also not consuming him to where he cant operate and he just cant wait to play football again. My goal is just to get as many yards and touchdowns as possible. Christians brother max was cut by the raiders. And he has game and hopefully will get another shot somewhere. Taking two out of three from cardinals in st. Louis, as travelling to houston, and just five seconds, two outs and take a look at the south side of the glove. Sean mann and started getting worse. Right now, 20, astros in the the forehand goes around for a winner. Watch this shot down the line. That is wicked. Nadal went to straight sets and the bay areas own cc bellas also a winner today, hoping for another great run. So good day and happy birthday to you. Join us tonight at 9 00, air b and b and your mortgage. How the service is opening up to refinance you. A bart rider kicked off someone appearing to be smoking crack on a bart train. An episode of bachelor in paradise starts at 8 00 and abc7 news at 11 00. That is going to do it for this edition of abc7 news. Look for breaking news on twitter and abc7 news bay area. We appreciate your time. From all of us, have a good night. P i know what we can do. What if papa tells us some stories . Oh i dont think so. Oh come on dad you have great stories, come on. Well okay. You kids know how your grandmother and i met . Not that one, skip. What . Just next. Swipe. I used to collect marbles when i was. Next haha. Thanks. Swipe. Get high Speed Internet from at t with over 99 reliability. At an everyday price with no extra monthly fees. Keep calm, you internets on. From washington, d. C. , this is the jeopardy teachers tournament. Here is our first group of semifinalists an 11thgrade english and creative writing teacher from williamsburg, virginia. An elementary bilingual teacher from joliet, illinois. And a 6thgrade u. S. History and Language Arts teacher from minneapolis, minnesota. And now, from dar constitution hall, here is the host of jeopardy alex trebek [ cheers and applause ] thank you, johnny gilbert. And thank you, ladies and gentlemen, for that warm welcome. You are most kind. Let me begin by telling all of you on behalf of our jeopardy staff that we are absolutely thrilled that we get to spend the next two weeks in this marvelous venue in the heart of our nations capital. Its going to be an exciting time. First of all, the deciding games in the teachers tournament. Then were back next monday to begin power players week. But today, the first semifinal in the teachers tournament, which means that only one of these three people nicole, kaberi, or peter get to come back later this week to play for 100,000. Good luck to you. Lets go to work in the jeopardy round. And now lets find out what the categories are. First off. And finally, there will be a silent k in each correct response in that category. Peter, you go first. Lets try at the smithsonian for 200