Red light cameras. Gieng, im dan ashley. Im Cheryl Jennings vic lee went out to get answers about a sharp jump in the tickets in millbrae. Hes live to explain what he found today. Vic . This is a one of three intersections that have cameras the Sheriffs Office tells us they have answers for us tonight but not all. This is one of three intersections where millbrae cameras are located. The others in el camino. Last week, an editor e mailed the Millbrae City Council saying there was a huge spike in the red light camera ticketing. In april, generating 669 tickets. In may, a jump of 1525 tickets, that is 856 tickets more than the previous month. More than double the number. San mateo county Sheriffs Office says its looking into this spike. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. Angela louis says they found this camera at 101 off ramp may be the culprit. It was taken down for three weeks. At this time were looking into seeing if the camera that is placed there might be more sensitive. Ellen mendelson is an attorney whose cases include red light camera tickets. Its supposed to be one second per ten miles per hour. If they change that, someone going through yellow would have a shorter time and would be caught. That would be a violation of california, and fedel law. A Landscape Contractor for caltrans was hit and killed today near marsh road. Sky 7 you can see a black mercedesbenz coupe there. The chp says the woman struck two people, killing one of them the driver and second worker were taken to the hospital. Two workers part of a crew from job train, providing skills training. They were cleaning up trash when this happened were shocked and saddened. We extend our sympathies to the family. Were working to support counselling and support to the crews and people here. Chp is trying to figure out what caused the driver to veer off the road. So suddenly a San Francisco woman trying to sneak on to planes but kept getting caught managed to succeed last night in san jose. Shes in custody in los angeles after making it on to a south west flight without a ticket. Tsa she was screened but nobody could explain how she made it through with ou ut a ticket. She had been trying to get on flights to hawaii. Once she made it onto the plane but was caught there. She was sentenced to probation and psychological treatment. A 15yearold santa chaira boy is where a 15yearold snuck on to a plane after hopping a fence. That boy made it to hawaii. The fbi said it wasnt a good idea. We woke up to summer sprinkles and rain to get out umbrellas today. This is the scene at the bart station. Lets look live outside from our south beach camera. Sun and clouds out there today. Can we expect more unusual weather . This is unusual. If you look at the moisture, it appears its been a very rainy day. Not a very wet day. Lets zoom here to the north bay. And much of the moisture is not hitting the ground. We have reports of sprinkles here and there. Light rain but nothing measurable. Here is why we have this low pushing westward with wrap around moisture. Wet weather for our city. Good news because of the fires burning there. But as moisture wraps into the bay area, its diminishing in terms of amounts hitting the ground. So far, today, 3 100ths at petaluma and novato. And concord, not a lot coming our way. Two massive wildfires are threatening more than 700 homes. Good news, the wet weather helped firefighters get some ground the 29,000 acre fire is 0 contained. 40,000 square foot fire is 30 contained a chance of thunderstorms could bring dangerous gusty winds and lightning strikes. Crews put out a small grass fire in pacifica. That fire broke out on a hillside bordered by homes. In sacramento today top officials from caltrans and state department were on the hot seat facing lawmakers questions about a report that internal critics were somehow silenced and intimidated. Laura . This hearing just wrapped up. Lessoned learned but what has come from it are rather serious allegations of a possible cover up. Yes we found reports and things that needed corrected. A former engineer testified before state Senate Committee he was resigned after raising concerns about the quality of the wells in the steel coming from china. I think there is a culture that it will happen again, and again. Was there a culture of cover up at caltrans . Where critics intimidated and silenced by management . The report alleges Management Team engaged in retaliation activities in response to issues raised by employees and consultants the project manager disagrees. We cant investigate all questions we continue to have the state senator called for aninvestigation. The plan is to turn it over to the attorney general. Student people disagreed on how to move forward with some aspects of the bridge. But certainly, retaliation is not okay. Both agree, construction problems nonwithstanding the new span is safer than the old one. Attorneys for the family of a former cal Football Player who died following a workout filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the university of california today. Their attorneys announced the suit. The 21yearold was born with a sickle cell trait which lawyers say was exacerbated during a practice run in february a pathologist determined he died from a heart condition. The family says the death was preventible, accusing cals staff of negligence. He was born from that trait. And so your answer is, this doesnt become a bad thing until bad things happen that allow it. Those things are inexcusable. The family is asking for a jury trial and have not announced what damages theyre asking for. Cal athletics reading in part, quote because we have not seen a lawsuit we cannot speak to specics of the action. The owners of a popular restaurant in San Francisco lower haight neighborhood are about to get evicted. Abc7 News Reporter has more on the battle. Its somewhat of an institution. But carmen is on the verge of losing her business of 23 years. She told us its sad i raised my children here. She had a month to month lease then, a few years ago shelton asked campos to remodel and upgrade the restaurant. Something he can do. Saying no, he got upset. Was like, well, im giving you 30 days because you havent done what i asked you. On friday, campos was served with order to leave in five days. This landlord has not a Good Relationship with his tenants we confronted him in may, requiring his tenants to prove income was at least 100,000 a year. When calling him, he refused to talk to us. This time, we preached out to both shelton and his attorney. They never called us back. There are less protections for commercial tenants than residential tenants it would be difficult and an uphill battle. Advocates want to protect some of the so called legacy businesses in San Francisco. Theyre part of the culture of San Francisco. And its a draw that generates revenue. The issue will be discussed bit board in the fall. By then, it may be too late for owners of kukos. And just ahead at 6 00 fulfilling a dream. Coming up next, how an idea has taken route and changed the world. Theyre the hot new thing in the expensive cars. See how you can add a display to windshield of your old set of wheels. A boat trip in the waters in hawaii turns into a scare at sea. Sea. First impressions are important. Youve got to make every second count. Banking designed for the way you live your life. So you can welcome your family home. For the first time. Chase. So you can. Navigating one of San Franciscos steep hills and found himself stuck. This shows the bus wedged into pavement ask unable to move to to one streets at about 9 00 this morning the bus blocked munis j Church Street car track. Muni sent out buss to get passengers around that blockage. This report is about a young person, 13 years old, a pacifica girl decided to organize a 4 h project to plant a Million Trees now, a College Senior shes about to reach the goal. A plastic bucket surrounded by titans the tree is remarkable. Its significance took root six years ago after haura weber watched an Inconvenient Truth the credits it gave ways to help. One was plant a tree. With her dad, she organized the 4 h million tree project. There is a big need for big change. Right and so if its a hundred, a thousand trees its not going to make a big impact. Here is laura in 2008. Today she went back to visit. Its amazing to see how much its grown. Its only been six years. The project has grown. Saplingz span 45 states, 15 countries and brings us back to this redwood. Its taken six years to get to this point. Next week, laura will plant the one millionth tree. To reach 1 million to be honest hasnt set in. This is great to see. Next year, the members hope to plant 500,000 trees and hoping to provide cooking fuel for families. Its amazing to think about the power of a single idea. Repeated 1 million times. In woodside, abc7 news. That is a great project. An inspiration. Weather was rainy this morning. Yes. A few hundredths of an inch of rain. Felt damp and dreary. Here is a look at live doppler 7 hd. Moisture still covering much of the north bay. Well close in on this pocket of moisture. An idea of how much moisture is in the air but how little is hitting the ground. Looking over San Francisco, we can see high clouds and fog over portions of the city now. 68 in oakland. 83 gilroy. 61 half moon bay. Partly cloudy skies you can see bright area there. We have readings 69 in napa. Fairfield, 76. And sunny in san jose right now. And these forecast features, cloudy, mild tonight. Showers still possible. And clearing trend continues into the weekend. There is this unusual weather producing heavier rain. But rainfall will be into the bay area that is lighter. Clouds are possible but isolated and light. Look for a chance of wet spots on pavement. By afternoon, by mid day, well see drier patterns and sunny skies. Overnight, lows upper 50s to low 60s, tomorrow, low to mid80s. Mid to upper 60s on the coast. Nice and mild and downtown San Francisco, high of 69 tomorrow, 66. North bay valleys look for highs of 83. Here is the accuweather forecast. Its going to be sunny and dry. And mainly mild to warm throughout the weekend. Monday looks like warmest day. Mid90s monday, inland. And upper 60s on the coast. Bye bye, drearies. Bye bye, drizzle. Thank you. Once the stuff of fighter jets. Soon, it may be in your car. A ride with a gadget that puts up a display on just about any vehicle. F 16s have them. Information is there within the field of view. You dont have to look down. Doug simpson wanted that without having to buy a car. So he built it. This shows how it works with your smart phone. It plugs into the port Insurance Companies have started to use to show data like speed and gas mileage. It doesnt a button on the steering wheel. You can place left and right. And give it a thumbs up. Touch screens are not designed for in car use. Theyre not designed for sunlight. This is the best ive seen. Cadillac has a good one. But this one has the crisp images. Wayne cunningham has one reservation. Its a big investment. Now, you can preorder. Just ahead a lake tahoe voyage comes to an end. No one is certain how long that boat is eight people, including four children on a boat taking on water this sunday the boaters say water became rough quickly and a coast guard crew pulled victims to safety. An investigation to determine why a popular sight seeing boat ran aground the story now from south shore. Now, that is on lake tahoe is the attraction. She was on the tahoe queen yesterday, one of nearly 300 rescued as the paddle boat ran aground. It was more of a kerchunk. It was just sliding. Up close, the queen isnt going anywhere. This shows how shallow it is. Trying to go forward and say folks were stuck. Theyll try to figure out the damage before trying to move it. The fact its a large shoal is just attaching it. And theyre trying to figure out if the water was too low, the captain made a mistake, or death the coast guard cannot give up any time line. Is vote is in. San jose city leaders decide whether to put three tax votes on the ballot. National night out parties are in full swing. A u. S. Army general killed in afghanistan the response, tonight. A twist to lost and found steps to take to keep your phone safe before you head into a crowd. 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Voters will not get to decide on any of three proposed increases in november, including one that would have raised more money for the citys downsized police department. Yes the measure would have raised general sales tax by a quarter cent. Another would have doubled the 10 tax on medicinal marijuana. The biggest was a quarter sent sales tax that fell short of the votes needed to make the ballot. This tactic for Police Officers because of what the mayor has done. The attack dedicated to public safety. And that would have raised 34 million. And that showdown over the National Night out. Idea to organize block parties and ban together against crime. Abc7 news is live from one of the gatherings. This is where families are watching dancers there. Theyre playing games and larger goal to get to know one another, and bring stronger communities to fight crime. But crime stats are climbing and there are fewer Police Officers on the streets. Now, versus ten years ago. Its something everyone i talked with tonight mentioned theyre frustrated things have changed and not for the better. There is not enough of them. Not safe for kids. And i wish theyd have programs like this more often. You know . Gangs and drugs period. People here told me they would have been willing to pay more if the police could have passed a measure in november. There are hundreds of events taking place across the bay area at this hour. Live now, this event as well as is starting tonight. Its National Night out. Across the bay area we have a list of events on abc7 news. Com and want to see your National Night out photos. You can share them with us on you reports at kgotv. Com. Taliban is claiming responsibility for killing a u. S. Gener and several Afghan SoldiersHarold Greene is a new york native receiving two degrees from the university of southern california. Green was doing a site visit in a military university today a gunman wearing an afghan uniform opened fire. Officials say there is no indication the general was targeted. The pentagon plans to review security measures because of the attack. Afghanistan is still a war zone. So it impossible to eliminate that threat in a place like afghanistan. Tonight two american aid workers contracting the ebola virus while working with sick patients are recovering in the united states. She joins dr. Kent brantly. Both are said to be Getting Better after taking an experimental drug in africa. Showing signs of moving in the right direction. And had yogurt before getting off the airplane. Ebola killed nearly 900 people in four countries and was considered one of the largest outbreaks, ever. British airways is temporarily suspending flights to and from liberia and sierra leone because of the worsening outbreak. World Health Organization says 800 people in begina, liberia and sierra leone have died because of the outbreak. Tensions between russia and ukraine sent the stock market plummeting. The dow took a plunge this afternoon before rebounding and then dropping again the dow ended the trading day down nearly 40 points. S and p fell 19. A big music vest value will bring out crowds in Golden Gate Park. And concerts are a common place to lose cell phones. Coming up, helpful advice. Stay tuned for that. You say avocado old el paso says. Zesty chicken and avocado tacos in our stand n stuff tortil. As record scratch you say stand n stuff tortillas old el paso says. Start somewhere fresh how do you helper . Make helper with your favorite ingredients, for a fresh taste youll love. Helper. Make it yours. Now make restaurant inspired dishes with ultimate helper. Jayz and beyonce wrap up their tour with two shows at the geents ballpark. Sky 7 shows crews preparing for the on the run concert. Muni providing Light Rail Service through midnight. Another huge event. 200,000 festival goers expected in Golden Gate Park for outside lands. Yes. If holding several hundred will lose track of their mobile devices here with advice on how to keep your stuff yes. All of the music, art, food, drink the perfect setting for you to lose track of your mobile device stories are the stuff of legends here in San Francisco. I witnessed a woman get her phone snatched. This womans daughter was ripped off. She took the phone while she was texting. City streets can be tough, festivals are wicked in their own way. People tend to lose their phones, unfortunately. Alicia is with the mobile Security Firm lookout. Were watching organizers get ready for the weekend and are talking about preparations for festival goers. If you have a pass code, no one can access your personal information. Two, when in a concert signals can be shoddy. Make sure you go with a full charged battery. Power is important if youre going to use an app that helps track down your phone if its lost or stolen. Uk see this is what it would look like. A picture of a person with a phone. Now last year, when over, wallets, keys and phones. It will be the same this year but not perhaps for you. Im hovered over mine like a bear. Be on the lookout for pickpockets. Thank you. Just ahead a weapon in the fight against Breast Cancer. Doctors say this is better than traditional ultra sounds. And a group that can benefit from it. Cant say thank you enough. You have made my life special by being a apart of it. everyone cheers glad you made it buddy. Thanks for inviting me. Thanks again my friends. For everything, for all your help. Through all lifes milestones, our trusted advisors are with you every step of the way. Congratulations thanks for helping me plan for my retirement. You should Come Celebrate with us. Id be honored. Plan for your goals with advisors you know and trust. So you can celebrate today and feel confident about tomorrow. Chase. So you can. Dont wait for awesome. Totinos pizza rolls. Gets you there in just 60 seconds. Ahhh what is it . There are no marshmallows in this box of lucky charms huh. Weird. Seriously . What . Theyre magically delicious women who get breast implants must be vigilant for getting screened for Breast Cancer because tumors can hide behind implants but new technology can help. Its a painless test but eric brandly is filled with anxiety. In her 20s she made the decision to get breast implants. No one told me that mammograms werent good enough. Women need to realize the presence of implants doesnt increase the risk of developing Breast Cancer. But this surgeon says implants can make x raise more difficult to read a journal found the death rate was higher in women with implants because the disease is often caught later. Dr. Kevin kelly believes women with implants should also get ultra sounds because ultra sounds can detect tumors when mammograms miss them. Experts point out a hand held result is comprehensive on how. A uniform method is the same that goes slow enough youll see a small cancer. I didnt know until recently this technology was out there. And about 3,000 images were better at finding things that move along he says the system has advantages over hand held devices. One of the down sides is that it isnt covered by insurance. Both agree mammograms are necessary because ultra sounds cannot detect sals fiing. There are some that may not need it or benefit oocht one benefit for erin . Hearing her result right away. Youre totally normal. Good news for her. This year, phillips announced it will add technology to two screening systems. Gluten free labels are about to have real meaning. Manufacturers must make sure it means certain standards, ensuring products are technically free of wheat, rye and barley. Before heading out, spencer is back with the weather. Where he. You know we have a large blanket of moisture but lets close in to see areas of the moisture moving over San Francisco and over the bay and east bay. No reports of measurable rainfall. Looking at severe conditions two systems towards hawaii. Behind it, a Tropical Storm will intensify by tomorrow. By saturday, Tropical Storm julio moving and bringing nasty weather. Right now we have a Tropical Storm watch until after 11 00 tomorrow morn. That is how things look now. Larry beil with sports. I want to see the rally. Now, i dont know where hes hanging out. Could as come facetoface with former closer in the layoffs . And young fans fighting for a roster s 49ers open a preseason thursday the latest position off to harbaugh. The quarterback playing one of two series for the work. Castle says if there is anymore incentive to this game. No. This is a regular season game. Were trying to get ready for the season. Whoever is playing quarterback niners are loaded at wide receiver. Mike shum onsays dont count Quentin Patten out just yet. Hes supposed to be there as best as i can. Hes impressed with the improvement in his second year. Competitive individual. And talented. Likes to practice. This year, he really is comfortable with everything going on. This roster has more depth than in years. Making it tougher to land a spot for a player in this position. More competition everywhere. Quentin is taking a humble approach and trying to learn from the best. Saying theyve been in that situation, theyve been there. That will hand you a roster spot. This could be interested. Tigers signed jim johnson to a deal. As ended up waving johnson. If the tigers can straighten this guy out from an all star closer that would be nuts. Geents in milwaukee tonight. Carlos goemes, and aloha. Pablo sandoval, a swing with a threerun blast. Police say he was pulled over around 3 00 a. M. And seemed to be impaired and warriors say theyre aware of the arrest and have no comment and a Ground Breaking move by the spurs. Coach hammond will finish up her 16th season as a player with the stars. Abc7 sports brought to you by Orchard Supply hardware. Its great. Thank you. Join me tonight at 9 00. A billion pass words stolen. And a store targeted by the fbi now getting on the case. And tonight on abc7, with dan ashley. Watch all of our programming on your tablet or smart phone and watch from your app store. That is it for this edition of abc7 news from all of us here, have a good evening. We are the solis family. And this is our chexex commerci. Theres lots of choices and each of us has a favorite. Like chocolate, honey nut and cinnamon. Theres no artificial colors or flavors. Thats good. And its gluten free. So were jumping for joy cause its full of what we love, free of what we dont. And that makes for one very happy family. Chex. Full of what you love. Free of what you dont. 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