away. >> good evening, >> the closure of southbound 280 has caused a traffic bottle neck in the city tonight. take a look at this live picture of the skyway. and headed towards highway 101, packed with traffic becau >> it's a breeze for folks heading to the lower deck of the bay bridge. and here you can see what it's like right now at the bay bridge toll plaza. we've been waiting to get on to the bridge and into the city >> it's jam packed as you can see here because of a holiday traffic get away. >> it's just been brutal we have live team coverage tonight. laura anthony is in oakland trying to get to the toll plaza. he >> i want to show you how bad it is. here we are at 4th and harrison. once passes by. you're going to see a big back up for several blocks let me show you something else here is traffic enforcement officer. she's been scribbling down citations if they're violating those rules now, for those people have have been able to make it down harrison. here is what you have to look forward tochlt 101 south. notice the deck another back up the crush of traffic has been worse. getting out of downtown, 280 shut down this weekend.they're all drivers will need to squeeze on to 101 southbound the back up on to 101 started this afternoon. traveling a few city blocks every half an hour or so. >> how is traffic. very bad i only work on second and harrison. i've been in the car 45 minutes >> we got the carpool. the carpool got us here. we're trying to get to the point. >> for those driver who's usually head out of the city on 280 south. and 101 south you'll need to find harrison and 4th, where i'm standing. the giants game sells out. trying to guide drivers used to taking 280. couple pieces of advice is be patient, pay attention to detour signs >> good advice. let's check in now with laura anthony who had the worst assignment of the day, driving in the traffic. how much a grind has this been for you this afternoon? laura? >> well, carolyn like a lot of folks here i was not planning to start memorial day weekend in traffic. take a look at this. we're in one of the cash lanes. we'll take a look and show you what it looked like earlier this afternoon from sky 7 hd. this is a back up out of the way to the bay bridge this, is westbound. we're used to seeing traffic going on. right now above us, from sky 7 hd, thick traffic here. i can tell you from our vantage point, things seem to be improving. if you have fast track it look like they're starting to move. i have no idea what it looks like behind me. apreching the bay bridge, abc7 news. >> we want to take a look at drive time traffic map now. of the area. this is a different vantage point of it. a lot of red there across the bay bridge. the middle section is portion of southbound 280 closed zooming out, you can see the rest of the bay area and it's green and the problem of the bay bridge and construction on 280 causing a big mess for everyone. it's a get away weekend. >> this next report deals with traffic, but another issue controversial sometime. families whose loved ones jumped off the golden gate bridge presented 98,000 signatures urging the bridge district to install the suicide prevention barrier. breaking news last year was a record year for bridge sue sides. tonight the prch from families paying off. >> well, i finally report a date the suicide net project should be completed. this may be the worst case of red tape in california history. but it's coming to an end. >> families whose loved ones jumped off the golden gate come to every bridge board meeting. >> this is my son he died november 22, 2012. there this is long overdue. >> i ask you, i ask the public. what are the esthetics of a bridge compared to just one human live? >> this time, signatures from 98,000 people who want the nets installed right away the member says time has come. >> we should have done this decades ago. >> it's been dragging on so long, the bridge district hired a firm of architects here is the report from 43 years ago. from 1971, richard nixon was president the architects explore use of a barbeked wire fence, a higher rail with rods, and even a laser beam. and yes, they considered two types of safety netting. the solution that is about to be installed. >> this is the worst case of red tape in california history? >> there isjo john moylan, sayi he faced opposition from other member who's lived north. >> they don't understand it. a lot of people because it doesn't affect them. >> the board voted to install suicide prevention nets five and a half years ago. but the cost keeps rising the process drags on. documents from the metropolitan transportation commission put it at $80 million. >> the price did go up the market is heated you can see downtown, 26 up >> the board votes on the final funding package the bill should take three years so the nets should be complete by october, 2017. at least 932 people jumped off the bridge. >> should have been done a long time ago. >> thank you. >> the bridge district moving forward with plans to protect drivers on the bridge. they have picked weekend of january 10th to install a moveable median barrier. since 1971, there have been 16 crashes on the bridge. the installation requiring the bridge to close up to 52 hours the january date chosen because traffic is slow on that weekend. >> a scientist knows what killed that young whale killed near half moon bay. they say it died from trauma from an unknown source. officials say it will be towed out back to sea. >> lawmakers took a step towards resolving a beach access surfers have been blocked by a silicon valley billionaire that owns a property that offers the only way to get there by land. >> friends jokingly call him the world's oldest living surfer. he's come to the state capitol to fight for one of his favorite beaches. >> if we lose this case, it's one is going to have cart blanche. >> it's a special place known as martin's beach until the new owner bought the property and locked the gate. . >> i like to bring my grandkids down there. they don't have the chance. this is a special beach. >> last week the judge hearing a lawsuit aimed at restoring public access brought the trial to the beach. >> we just think it should be open and he should just obey the same law everybody else does. >> the coastal state senator asking to negotiate or as a last resort take an easement through eminent domain. >> the key vote the message is assistant and believe we have a right to use a beach. >> the coast bee row high tide line is public property but in the case of martin beach, getting there is the problem. >> well, still ahead here tonight at 6:00, a new lay dopted campaign to keep the latino culture alive in this neighborhood. >> a report card issued for california beaches. what makes this the most polluted in the state. >> does she get the money back? coming up, seven on your side stops rebate run around. >> i'm sandhya patel we have hot weather in this holiday weekend forecast we'll take a look coming up. sky seven hd live now. pushing in towards emeryville. you can see it's a mass here on interstate 80 now. >> it's been like this for hours all afternoon. ripple affect has been tough. here is a look. >> this red indicates slow going for drivers trying to make their way across the bay bridge. there is a giants game this evening so that is not helping matters either. >> no. it is not. >> follow us for latest on the traffic. >> efforts to slow down the mission being celebrated by many today. 24th street has a new december nation. abc # news takes us. >> perhaps it's the smell of the mexican pastries. the celebration has long been a tradition here like improvized street music. in years threatened to displace people and businesses. that is why the city decided it's time to start talking about the district led by david campos and the mayor. >> this is one of the things we're working on. >> next few months people this community will come together to draft a statement. expected by early next year. >> what it is we want here, when we don't want here. what kind of business we want here. >> the boom began driving out residents. like ones in place in chinatown and japan town. >> protecting the center and looking at the mural is a part of the neighborhood. >> that will affect any future development in the area to make sure that it remains the heart of the mission. >> the stretch of cowel beach received worst beach ranking from heal the bay. some families are not convinced. tiffany wilson? >> yes. that is not a ranking they've wanted but hasn't kept tourists away. not everyone is convinced it's safe to swim in. perfect, unless you bring a microscope. last year officials found a pipe dumping raw sue yanl into this water, that is fixed but bacteria still contaminates a portion of the beach. >> it's disappointing. this is something we've been dealing with several years. >> there are ear infections that is the most common thing. >> you'll find him paddle boarding several times per week. >> don't expect to see this family back for a repeat visit. canal lien was horrified to learn it was the most polluted beach in california. a lack of wind and waves forced them to move down shower. >> i feel happy we're moving to another beach. >> easy fix for them, not as easy a solution for the city. recently installed slide gates to stop the leakage. in santa cruz, abc7 news >> spencer is no doubt enjoying this >> it's friday. >> yes. it's a good day to take off. right? does. he's mapped that out. >> that is right. >> they canned this weekend we have great weather coming up. >> we'll talk about warmest weather of the holiday weekend. some fog starting to pull away a little bit. it's still there from san francisco towards santa cruz county coastline. we're seeing fog and wispy clouds. it's 62 in oakland. here is a live picture, it's breezy on embarcadero, high clouds are filtering the sun right now. san jose, nice, sunny. coastal fog over the bay. slightly cooler weather for memorial day. so low pressure is where thunderstorms are going. high pressure keeping us dry. tomorrow morning look out for fog. if you have early plans may be on the thick side. fog around the bay as well low to upper 50s to start the morning then, afternoon, you'll need sun screen. 78 san jose. 74 redwood city. here along the coastline, fog upper 50s to low 60s. north bay, 60s here along the coast. sunshine, mild weather. 72. 70 degrees in oakland. accu-weather forecast, look at that. mid-90s inland. a dip in numbers on memorial day. 60s coast side. >> coming up next a role for google's internet eye wear. >> heat shields are compromised. we have multiple failures. are those thrusters burning? that's a negative. what's that alarm? fuel cell two is down. i'm going to have to guide her in manually. this is very exciting. but i'm at my stop. come again? i'm watching this on the train. it's so hard to leave. good luck with everything. with the u-verse tv app, the u-verse revolves around you the u-verse revolves around you google glass may be in demand in techies but they're starting to find another home in professional sports. >> abc7 news has more. >> you see it, google. >> it started like this. pacer's center bought himself a google glass he were playing three on three. with everyone wearing glass. >> you're going to get it right from a person's perspective. >> the vp of a start up now feeding pacer's glass addiction. >> there are ten units. and what do they do? they stream it. >> they love things that are live, right? >> fans are getting a good look. >> displaying that to jumbo tron as it's happening. >> crowd optic can display it. if someone is looking at it, they can have it live in seconds >> have you someone in nose bleed seats. other teams are showing an interest. i'm watching the view of a rereon the field that is interesting. >> engaging fans is the bottom line, so while players aren't wearing glass just yet during the game.... >> i think what's happening here something that is going to change everything. >> still ahead pillow case rapist assaulted dozens of women years ago. now, about to be released from prison. >> a campaign to free shrimp boy. lawyers for a corruption suspect and crusade for the first amendment. >> and rebate offers everywhere. but getting money is a different story. michael finney shows how difficult it can be. female narrator: through monday, get 36 months through monday, get 36 months interest-free financing and save up to $400 on beautyrest and posturepedic. even get three years interest-free financing on serta icomfort and tempur-pedic, but this special financing offer ends memorial day at sleep train. ithe part of us that a littwants to play,on. wants to be mischievous, wants to run free, all you have to do is let it out. find your inner minion only at the despicable me minion mayhem ride at universal studios hollywood. a judge in san jose ordered release of a serial rapist over passionate objections to the soon to be neighbors. he spent three decades in prison, acknowledging assaulting about 40 women in 1970s and 80s authorities put the number at 100 the recent crimes occur in santa clara county, he is ordered to live in los angeles county, renting a small house near paul dale. he is now 63 years old hundreds have from the area came to san jose to oppose the release. they're now ayous coupsing the judge of dumping him there. he must be let go by july 7th. a fund-raiser gets underway about 30 minutes from now from a key suspect in the chinatown corruption scandal. it's being billed as a free shrimp boy event. they resulted in arrest and indictment of senator leland yee in march. lawyers claim they're being handcuffed by a gag order aimed at protecting innocent people involving the investigation but does not allow them to discuss evidence in this case. first 50 donors will get a tee shirt that says free shrimp boy. >> you see offers everywhere. rebates of $50 and $100 on products. >> michael finney is here now to tell us how to stop the rebate run around. >> you apply to get some money back. one woman couldn't resist a generous offer but came to me for help getting the money. >> she loves video chatting and got it in a bargain price she thought she did. >> there is an add on tv. >> comcast and verizon offering a rebate. >> $200? 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>> we've seen videos of dogs on camera when their owners aren't home, stealing muffins, tearing up the couch, flying during the day. people have been doing their best to use technology to see, and hear, their pets but now there is a way to make that a 2-way street and interact with them no matter where you are. >> my dad skyping with my sister the dog recognized molly's voice. >> her father got the idea to alleviate the guilt. >> he thought what can i do about this? there has to be something i can make. >> this is what he and a business partner came up with. the company named it pet chat. allowing to you call your pet from anywhere in the world as long as you have a phone. >> i love ability to check in, do stimulation, and and she did a cute thing, i can share it with my friends >> think of it as skyping with your dog. and you can push this button to dispense a treat. >> missing link piecing piece of mind between parents and pets when they're gone all day. >> pets have followed basic principles, and three steps you can train your dog how to use the device and old dogs can learn new tricks. especially when their eye sight diminishes the power becomes important. >> it's a response so your pet learns when they smell that cent they know this is the fun experience. >> dogs are the most social beings out there. so they love connecting. >> jody caro is a consultant saying it uses a device to train the dog throughout the day. lancer now knows a voice, face, and treat are coming up when he hear that's ring. these entrepreneurs evolving treat dispenser into a medication dispenser for the elderly or disabled. >> we're excited about this down the road. >> pet chats will be available for $350 by summer. >> that is cute. >> weather looks fantastic for holiday weekend live doppler seven showing you fog near the coast. in case you want to check out meteor showers tonight. it's a new one. we don't know if it's going to be great or not going to see a lot. so we'll have to wait and see. temperatures mid to upper 80s inland. 70s around the bay. 60s coast side with fog around. so a wide variety of conditions taking a look at the forecast, weather looking good. make sure you get a sweater or jacket, upper 60s to low 60s. low 90s there, mid-60s coast side. >> jerry rice in niners camp. >> what happened with marshal arts. next in sports. heat shields are compromised. we have multiple failures. are those thrusters burning? that's a negative. what's that alarm? fuel cell two is down. i'm going to have to guide her in manually. this is very exciting. but i'm at my stop. come again? i'm watching this on the train. it's so hard to leave. good luck with everything. with the u-verse tv app, the u-verse revolves around you the u-verse revolves around you geek good evening, instead of' long legal battle donald sterling reportedly decided to turn over his ownership to hissest straefrnged wife, shelly. donald sterling banned for life from the nba. shelly sterling and lawyers have been talking with adam silver about the process going forward. sterlings bought the clippers in 1981 for $13 million. it's expected to sell for $1 billion. 49ers opened mini camp this weekend. jerry rice is there and started his career. he chose to wear number 83 roerj than number 80. he's a long shot to make it with 49ers but knows comparisons are inevitable. >> this is my own person, my own individual. he did a great job with his assignments and our glimpse there. excited to watch him and guys compete, really. >> a's and blue jaz, look out ball boy, into the sand. that is brandon moss gets to run back. he just went final. this world champion boxer made her debut with a victory the question, what is next? >> in front of 20,000 screaming fans she was choked up. trapped in what is called a guillotine. >> having a conversation, how did this happen? i'm like no. she didn't. she, because she was trying to secure the lock. i threw knees in there because my arms are jammed up. >> scoring a win in the third round. >> it's a male-dominated sport. i feel like that was the opportunity i was just waiting for. it's nice to experience that. >> she plans to alternate between mixed marshal arts and boxing. >> i'm loving it. that is my approach with it. >> looking you don't seem violent and you are. >> you have to have balance you know? yin and yang. >> she wanted to. >> she won't be the first. >> right there. >> thanks larry >> join me tonight at 9:00 covered california. that is at kt >> then at 11:00 lucky people finding cash around the bay area in a high tech treasure hunt. how you can get in on the action. >> tonight here on abc p shark tank followed by return of what would you do and 2020 then join us at 11:00. and this time, mixed emotions. happiness, pride, my dear friend and trusted colleague is leaving us. this is carolyn's last day here at abc7. she's moving on to a fantastic opportunity in los angeles as a main anchor. closer to her folks there are many things i want to say to you about this incredible person. she's the best i'm telling you. she's a fantastic human being. but what matters tonight is what carolyn wants to say. >> thank you so much. it's hard to believe this is my last day with abc7. when i started here in college as an intern, i never could have imagined my career here would take me to this position. it's been an incredible journey from years behind the scenes to my first on camera job in san luis obispo then back here reporter and anchor, it's been my privilege. to interview people to trust me to get it right and work with incredibly talented team of people at the station many i have known more than two decades this is really a team effort. writers, producers, photographerers, editors, engineers and fellow reporters and anchors working together to tell the story that's shape the bay area in a thoughtful, meaningful way i have been lucky to have been paired with the best in the business from pete wilson to dan ashley and larry beil. working with people you admire ask respect and like is such a gift. a huge thank you to medical producer tim and our trip to seera leeone. thank you for tuning in and trusting us to get it right. it's been an honor and privilege. i'm returning home to southern california i will leave my heart in san francisco. >> boy, we will miss you but so happy and proud of this woman for a great opportunity. can't believe it. >> yes. >> i'm stunned! >> i have to say sandhya and i worked together sunday morning. >> 15 years ago. >> a lovely time doing that sunday morning newscast together. >> it's been a privilege to work with you i will miss you. carolyn is one of the best in the business. so good luck to you. >> thank you. >> you're going to get used to wearing sunglasses inside and not talk to us? 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