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Battalion chief derek thompson. We had some teenagers that were going down the easy trail, and they decided to go down and got trapped halfway up the hill. Reporter the hardest part of this was locating the hikers, after having done so, they lowered the ropes and began the extry indication, they ticketed the trio for causing a hazardous condition. Their level of gratitude, we assume the highest. What about the men who rescued you . They were nice. They were nice . Were you in danger . No. Reporter easy to say in retrospe retrospect. An inmate is accused of attempting to kill a guard at the county jail in oakland. It looks like a weapon, but its the tip of some eyeglasses that had been sharpened. The inmate is in jail on federal gun charges. A former pe teacher is on supervised release follow his arrest on child pornography charges. The 47yearold has been ordered to stay away from any alleged victims. A fire at a homeless camp forced to evacuation of a business. It started late this morning outside Pacific Steel casting company on second street. Thats a block east of i80. Again, this happened late this morning outside Pacific Steel casting company. Abc7 News Reporter Melanie Woodrow has the story. Reporter just before 10 00 a. M. Callers into Berkeley Fire Department reported an encampment fire just along reeft shore highway. The fire not far from this oxygen tank, used by Pacific Steel casting company. If the thing had a chance of pl blowing up. Reporter employees at nearby businesses are they say theres also the issue of food piling up. Theres rats and rats and rats. The police have told us their hands are tied and its up to the city counsel to do something. Reporter berkeley tells abc news that the city counsel is aware of the site and issues there. Frank johnson says hes been living here since his custom iron shop closed. Johnson has his own suggestions for what city counsel should do. They should put some toilets in to make it easier for us to take a shower, get us a dumpster to put our garbage . Neighbors call 311 often. Its going to happen again soon, its just a matter of time. Reporter the cause of the fire is under investigation, in berkeley, Melanie Woodrow, abc7 news. Now to a crazy sign of the times in terms of bay area housing, for a little million, you can buy this house in danville, this one in San Francisco or this empty lot in palo alto. Abc7 News Reporter explains why the value of this plot on coleridge avenue is so expensive. Its on a quiet residential street near a park, but heres the catch, theres no house here at all. This is just an empty lot. This property is so hot that in the past two years it has been increasing in value by almost 4,000 a day. The property on coleridge avenue sold in 2003 for 3. A 1 million, in september of 2016, it sold for 5. 9 million. Larry stone says the property was actually assessed for more than 5 million back in 2016, but those sales were made off the market. He defends the price tag. Theres low inventory, high demand and an empty lot like . Is very desirable for buyers who want to build. Theres a lot of properties with structures on it, homes that are old are being purchased and then they scrape the house off and so theyll overpay because the land is worth so much. Sar are chafen is part of teachers for affordable housing. A small lot is going for 5. 3 million, how could a teacher ever afford to live where they work . Reporter stone says a buyer can always appeal their assessment. Now to the latest on the shootings in florida. The fbi has determined that protocol was not followed. A stunning admission from the fbi, the agency says a person close to the confessed florid shooter contacted the bureau last month to report concerns, including his guns and desire to kill people. The fbi says it never followed up and did not provide the information to the miami field office. This is the nightmare where, you know, you look back and, you know, identify that there was perhaps information in your holdings that could have saved lives. And now floridas governor is urging the fbi director to quit and attorney general Jeff Sessions today ordered an immediate review and said that we must do better. President trump and the first lady are in florida but its unclear if they plan to visit parkland where the shooting took place. Trump said he visited some victims at the hospital. He also praised doctors who treated them. Tonight mr. And mrs. Trump plan to meet with law enforcement. This comes as funerals were held for two of the Florida School shooting victims today, family, friends and fellow students attended students for two students. One teenager was with one of the victims before the shooting started. She used to sit next to me and we talked about assignments and we had always take your time. 14yearold alyssa was one of the youngest victims, meadow pollock was 18 and was making plans for college. A canadian cartoonist drew a little girl leading football coach aaron feis toward a large group of people, presumably toward other pictures, the caption read, come on mr. Feis, so many of us want to meet you. Two dozen students staged a march today in support of the victims of the florida massacre. They also organized the march to take a stand against gun violence and support gun control. We want to make it very clear to our community that our lives and our right to go to school and our right to get an education and survive a day in school relies on how easy it is for someone to get a gun. They want to put a stop to lawmaker who is abc7 news anchor eric thomas looks at some of the differences between both states. Reporter the ar15 rifle was used in this latest attack and several other mass shootings. Its a semiautomatic cousin of the one used by the u. S. Military. And as of january 1, to 2018, t could not legally be sold in california. Certain types of firearms that used to be allowed in california are now considered assault weapons. A lawyer who specializes in gun cases, hes also a member of the nra, he said any weapon with a reporter in the Sunshine State you dont need a license to buy a gun, there are no restrictions on the sale of high capacity magazines. Conversely in california, its illegal to buy or possess military style assault rifles. The same is true for magazines that hold more than ten rounds, no bullet button for faster reloading is allowed and the nations only gun violence restraining order laws. These members of a local Democratic Group were demonstrating in san ramon today against California Republicans who vote against more restrictive laws. The rest of the world doesnt do this, they dont deal with this every day. Its just seeing the news this week, enough is enough. But tougher laws dont cut down on crooks who wont obey them anyway. I see the California Law focusing more on unlawful gun owners and making it harder for lawful gun owners to own a gun. We have put together pages of resources about teens, Mental Health and bullying which can all be major issues on a school campus, its on the front page of our website, a good resource for you, we hope. Changing history, changing landscapes. Without the Buffalo Soldiers, the west would not have developed as it did. Unveiling the hidden part of bay area history one story at a time. Plus not everyone likes the sound of fire works, you sure could tell the tourists from the locals today. Mild for the start of the senator carla harris sb introduced a bill to honor the Buffalo Soldiers. This would have been worn in a tropical area. Park ranger rick penn not only wears the uniform of a buffalo soldier, hes battling to bring their contributions back to life for visitors at San Franciscos presidio. I like to think there are holes in the fabric of our national history. And certain stories will fall through those holes. Reporter the africanamericans of the ninth cavalry were stationed in the presidio in the 1800s. While the Buffalo Soldiers were widely celebrated for their military efforts, approas, app h appreciation has dimmed over the years. This was one of the first excursions into the park by Buffalo Soldiers. Those private excursions into National Parks shape the Buffalo Soldiers patrolled the parks, protected early visitors and began building. And they built roads and they built fences and they really began the infrastructure of the fas National Parks. Reporter to mark those aschooechlts, penn has teamedead with John Templeton to mark the buffalo solders trail in california. And an interactive online guide to mark the route that soldiers would have taken to the presidio. Nearly 400 Buffalo Soldiers are buried in presidio cemetery. Their names are carved in stone. But as the years pass, pen templeton believe its time to sew these Buffalo Soldiers into the history. The fact that africanamerican soldiers played such an integral part in the beginning of the National Parks, there are so many layers to American History and that we need to know the full story. Senator harriss resolution on Buffalo Soldiers was cosponsored by 20 other senators of both parties. I want to show you apples according to the website market watch, there are a half dozen understand dents where employees have injured themselves walking into glass walls or doors, two people had to get medical treatment for their injuries, a apple is not commenting on the injuries. An operation to clean a huge vortex of plastic drifting in the pacific will soon get under way. According to a Media Partnership says that the Ocean Cleanup will concentrate the debris in order to collect it. This is animation from the company. The report says the operation will be launched in may or june from sea plane lagoon from at the former alameda heir station. The Great Pacific garbage patch where currents and tides cause plastic and other materials to just concentrate there. 2018 is the year of the dog in the Chinese Zodiac, and it kicked off today in china town with what else . Firecrackers. Plug your ears, it was loud and legal, at least today. City Officials Say a law on the books for decades allows fireworks on chinese new year. Onlookers were treated to a brandnew 88foot sectioned drag 288foot sectioned dragon. Abc7 spoke to the man who drives the whole thing and how he makings it work. Its actually easiest in the middle, the head is pretty heavy, and the tail is moving fast and it whips around so you have to be the runner if youre in the back. The china Lunar New Year begins on a different day every year. The Chinese Zodiac interact with the five elements, wood, metal, fire, water and earth. Clay thompson continued the tradition today tweeting a happy new year posing with his dog rocko. Rocko is well known in the warriors locker room. A week ago the team bought clay a life sized birthday cake created in the shape of his bulldog. Lets check out live doppler 7 and right now we do have clear skies, with a few passing clouds, but weather today was mild out there, most of you were in the 60s to the low 70s, that is going to change. But you have one more day to enjoy the mild weather, san jose, 71 degrees, look at the sharp drop in temperatures the second half of your weekend going into early next week, temperatures will only be in the 50s for san jose, so you will notice a difference, heres a live picture right now as you take a look at our mt. Tam camera. The view is pretty clear. One other picture in a second here, 57 in San Francisco, oakland to mown view, half moon by 54 degrees. You see a few clouds just passing by as the sun is getting ready to set shortly. Santa rosa, 60, concord, Lunar New Year is already under way and it is the year of the dog if you do have plan this is upcoming weekend, it will be mild so youll need the sunscreen, but on sunday it will be windy and chilly so take your jacket if you participate in the celebrations around the bay area, sunny and mild on saturday, cooler and windier on sunday, snow level will be dr dropping from 2,000 to 1,500 feet. So tomorrow morning, yes, its going to be chilly, upper 30s to the upper 40s, but nothing in comparison to whats coming, tomorrow afternoon its a nice mild one, with plenty of sun, low 60s to the low 70s. Look what happens on sunday, we have a system moving in from canada, its going to bring you clouds and some chill. A little bit of pink showing up in the hills here, thats a mixed precipitation. So if any moisture does make it, it could be in the form of some snow showers at the higher elevations, sunday night, a few showers may popup along the coast, this model is giving you a rough idea around monday morning as well, and then well go into monday afternoon and things will start to dissipate. If you have travel plans for the long holiday weekend, keep in mind that there will be snow showers and gusty winds up there. Freeze watch has been issued for Solano County monday through wednesday morning, the coldest spots, mid 20s to low 30s, make sure to bring in frost sensitive plants and dont forget about those pets and obviously your lovered ones, elderly, that is take a look at your morning temperatures, the windchill will be below freezing, tuesday still freezing cold with some 20s and wednesday cold and frosty, inland areas will be in the upper 20s. The windchills will be increasing, winds 20 to 30 miles an hour and the gusty winds continue sunday night into monday. Accuweather 7day forecast, its a mild afternoon for your saturday, turning sharply cooler, blustery as we head into sunday, president s day will be cold and gusty, frosty cold mornings with daytime highs well below average, temperatures bounce back and a chance of showers on friday. Just a chance. Thats something. Yes, it is something. Two good boys are rescued after getting stuck in a bad situation. That story next. Also do you know what your credit score is and do you know what it should be . New at 6 00, 7 on your sides Michael Finney answers your questions. The first day of this year of the dog had special meaning for two pets safely rescued in San Francisco. It happened near the beach at fort funston. This all ends well for two dogs as they got stuck on a cliff. The Fire Department tweeted this video of the rescue, theyre okay thanks to the fire station and paramedics. Dog owners keep a close eye on your kcanine companions, and if youre not sure of the keep a leash attached. One dog sheller in north keep a leash attached. Carolina has figured out how to keep animals calm. Have someone play the guitar. Kind of nice, right . After a few barks, the dogs were quiet and peaceful. Research shows music helps soothe shelter pets. They with respect sure how they would react, but the animals instantly reacted and calmed down. Its time for finneys friday free stuff. First we want to thank simon for this picture from morgan hill. Share your pictures with us its just my eczema again,t. But its fine. Yeah, its fine. You ok . Eczema. Its fine. Hey hi arent you hot . Eczema again . Its fine. I saw something the other day. Eczema exposed. Your eczema could be something called atopic dermatitis, which can be caused by inflammation under your skin. Maybe you should ask your doctor . Go to eczemaexposed. Com to learn more. Coming up tonight, new on abc7 news at 6 00, inside the deal between oakland and one of its biggest unions which shut down services for days during a strike last year. We spotted this rocket in alameda this morning and spent the day finding out what it is and why its here. And larry behl on the nba allstar game, youre going to hear from warriors and a lot more coming up on abc7 news at 6 00. Nothing says friday like finneys friday free stuff. Were trying to get you guys better looking. Okay. Men flower mass. Its really pretty interesting, because it comes with a facial peel and then it follows up with three other masks that you can choose between after using the peel. Theres a moisturizing mask, theres a clarifying mask. I think we have some video we can show you and a rose water mask as well. They point out that they do not use harsh chemicals which some peels do. They do not do that. So you can go about getting and by the way how long do you want me to leave the mask on . You can use the rose water alone for when youre going out at night. So our skin looks great . And then and then, as long as youre looking good, pretty like a flower. The orchid show. We give away these tickets quite often, the pacific orchid exposition, is what the official name is. They have tours, its the 66th anniversary of the show. Its held out at the Golden Gate Park at the hall of flowers, which is by the way just very beautiful. These are very, very difficult plants to grow and to care for and so the ones you have at your house are nothing like what youre going to see there. So you might want to go there and check it out. Its a good time. Its going to be held from friday february 23 through sunday february 25. Its a 12 val, but why would you spend that money when you dont have to. This is a 30 value. What do we do here . All you do is go to our website. Abc7news. Com. Look for the finneys friday free stuff page. Great tough, michael, thanks. Sure. World news tonight with david muir is coming up next. For all of us we appreciate your time, well see you again in half an hour. Byebye. Tonight, breaking news as we come on the air in the west. The major earthquake. The images coming in right now. Also, the fbis stunning admission. They had been warned about the shooter in florida six weeks ago. A call to an fbi tip line. How do they explain this to the 17 families who lost loved ones . Also developing tonight, the massive indictment in the Robert Mueller investigation breaking today. 13 russians, 3 russian companies, not only operating overseas, but operatives right here inside the u. S. , and tonight, the american pleading guilty and who is now cooperating with Robert Muellers team. Tonight, the new report involving thencandidate donald trump and a playboy play mate. Raising serious questions again. The play mate allegedly paid by a tabloid just before the election. Why was her story never published