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KGO ABC7 News 600PM January 27, 2017

Passed off to someone else to handle. Reporter two months later, the organization that collected the most money for ghost ship relief gray area has yet receive any of the money. Youre a resident. Cool, im sure the rest of the world knew that after two days after the fire. The foundation received more than 400 online claims for ghost ship relief. Its really important for us to outline a diligence process, and have the legwork we needed in order for us to do the job correctly. 800,000 total including donations from the raiders and warriors, money given to 137 individuals displaced or injured in the fire, and to the families of those who died sam was badly hurt and remains in a San Francisco burn unit. Sam has received several checks from the red cross for her son. The frustration with time is not as much a problem for me, because sam is some place safe. If i was trying to use the money right now, i would be horribly frustrated and tickedoff. I understand that the gray area fund in particular out of the goodness of their hearts took this task on. Sams family is also set up his fund. Were determined to get our son his life back. Breaking news now. Highway 17 is shut down in both directions. Northbound traffic has to detour at summit road. That side might reopen at 6 30. The search is focused around the Redwood Estates area in sarn ta clara county. David louie joins us live to explain why this search has inconvenienced drivers all day long. The chp tells us they had to close highway 17 in both directions because of it being an active crime scene. The suspect wanted in the bank robbery in scotts valley, abandoned his vehicle near Redwood Estates, and, therefore, they want to make sure they have all the details of what evidence might be left behind. The manhunt continues nearly eight hours after the bank of america was robbed. Sheriffs deputies have taken the lead from Santa Clara County, the search areas in a heavily wooded area and canine units have been brought in to track the suspect. The robbery happened in santa cruz county, police pursued the suspect on highway 17. A scott valley officer fired a number of rounds, its not known if the suspect was wounded. The suspects vehicle crashed. Resident thes of Redwood Estates were ordered to shelter in place, and local schools are put in lockdown for a while with a suspect at large. There was a vehicle collision the suspects vehicle became disabled, and he fled on foot. And so it is an ongoing search. We have the Santa Clara County sheriffs Emergency Response team, which would be the equivalent of a s. W. A. T. Team participating in a search. The video were showing you now should be new. It shows the suspect vehicle in which you can see a number of bullet holes in the windshield. As weve been reporting, a Police Officer did fire several rounds, this is the nature of the active crime scene investigation. This man hunt puts a lot of strain on drivers and residents of the Santa Cruz Mountains this month. Its been a tough time for them the closures because of the mudslides and a bank robbery suspect. We did see an interesting phenomenon here on 17 a few minutes ago. Thats a caravan by chp of large commercial trucks, stem mys which obviously cannot take some of the very narrow side roads here in the Santa Cruz Mountains, theyve been stuck for the past eight hours on the road. They were brought through. But some drivers have been out on the sidelines for as many as three hours. David louie, abc 7 news. Weve been tracking this story since the highway closed this morning you can get those alerts by downloading the abc 7 news app. Its a frenetic day. This morning, nieto cancelled the planned meeting with mr. Trump over the border wall issue, then the white house appeared to support a 20 import tax. Hours later they backed off that idea. In philadelphia, the president rallied party members, telling them, its time to get down to business on his campaign promises. Enough all talk, no action. We have to deliver. This is our chance to achieve great and lasting change for our beloved nation. Also today, the white house postponed signing an executive order to begin an investigation into voter fraud, the president may sign the order tomorrow or saturday. He alleged he lost the popular vote. A claim that was found to be untrue. Abc 7 news was at the Mexican Consulate in san jose, where there was a great deal of concern over the relationship between the u. S. And mexico. Mexico doesnt believe in the idea of walls and building one would jeopardize a centurys old relationship. Mexico and the United States people were friends. We dont think that dividing those with the world could be useful for anything. The Council General says they will stand to protect and provide resources to immigrants. We are learning tonight San Franciscos mayor, and police chief held an emergency meeting a short time ago. Ice tells us this mornings ride, agents were trying to locate a sex offender. The officers went to a Good Samaritan Resource Center because they thought that was the targets last known address. These tactics of full, clothed police, ice Police Coming to a family Resource Center, inquiring about individuals, it seemed inappropriate. The address agents were looking for was next door. No one lives at the Resource Center, which is designed to help low income latino families. Its not clear whether that is protocol. A tuition increase for all of its campuses today. Students will be expected to pay an extra 336 in tuition and fees next year. For the first time in years, few expressed disapproval. The tuition and fee hikes would be expected the total tuition plus fees will be 2,6 2,630. Were talking about a modest rate increase, at that. Even governor brown, who pressured uc into keeping tuitions frozen, recently came around. Even some local newspapers agreed the tuition hike was needed in it a few editorials, the increase was described as reasonable. Most regents voted for the hike, somehow they must convince the state. Lieutenant governor gavin newsom voted against the increase. By doing the legislature and the governors work, by finding the revenue weve let them off the hook. There were many empty chairs at todays meting. The added cost of tuition will hurt middle class families. Some say students were absent because the tuition increase was modest and long over due. Im disappointed they werent here in a constructive way to continue to add to that dialogue. The president of the uc, Janet Napolitano argued they continued to do more with less. With negative consequences for the entire system. In San Francisco, leann melendez, abc 7 news. Highway patrol officers are urging drivers to be extra careful along a winding stretch of niles canyon road. This morning, a 27yearold man from patterson said he fell asleep at the wheel. He woke up while driving around a curve. Officials believe he overcorrected and swerved right into the creek shes still missing. It was a lot closer to the roadway, today he was lucky. Good samaritan stopped to help the man in this mornings crash. He smashed through his windshield to get out of his car. Most people in this situation tend to make two mistakes, what they are, and the right things to do in the first 30 seconds. We saw what was happening online, and we had to do something 37. Alameda county sheriffs dispatchers say the suicidal woman on the other side of the country. How they did it using a phone, computer and quick thinking. Well have a warming trend this weekend. And rain coming our way next week. And a classic and an exclusive. Its the job of Mills College to keep it growing in the only place it can. Over 1,000,000 californians have gotten something thats been out of reach for far too long Health Insurance. How . They enrolled through covered california. Its the Health Insurance marketplace where youll find a range of plans from leading Health Insurance companies that offer you the best combination of quality, rates, and benefits. And, through covered california, you may get financial help to pay for coverage. To get covered, youve got to get going. Open enrollment ends january 31st. Visit covereca. Com today. The man in this Surveillance Video is in jail. Less than 24 hours after this store break in because an employee spotted him nearby wearing something that was stolen. Melanie woodrow is live outside utopia on francisco boulevard in san rafael. To explain what happened next. Melanie . When Police Arrested this burglar, not only did he have the stolen gear from this business, he was also riding a previously stole n bicycle. The employee that spotted him has only worked here six months. Shards of the glass leftover. Surveillance cameras captured his every move, including trying to steal an electric bicycle worth more than 10,000. Tried to figure it out, you can see him on the scout into theage, trying to mess with it, trying to get it going. He takes one of our dufflebags, sets it up right on here, empties it out and loots it full of whatever he can get his hands on. Jerseys, Leather Jacket and cash. It hurts, because we work really hard to do this kind of stuff. One of the hardworking employees was going to her second job when she spotted a man on a bike wearing their stolen gear. Amanda irvin asked the man for a cigarette as she made a call. I think we got our guy. How do you know . Alpine stars pucks on the jacket. And not to mention he was wearing my boyfriends boots that he special ordered. As amanda stalled the man. Hey, buddy, where did you get the stuff. There was a scuffle. They pinned the man to the ground until Police Showed up. It felt like an eternity. 38yearold jose vazquez was booked on burglary and stolen property charges. Its always good to get bad people off the street who commit crimes. We just would hope the residents dont put themselves in harms way while theyre doing it. Most of the stolen items are police evidence. The only things theyve received back so far are a laptop and. A little justice. Along with peace of mind. Melanie woodrow, abc 7 news. Pg e received the stiffest punishment possible for its role in the deadly 2010 pipeline explosion in san bruno. Eight people died when the ruptured pipeline fueled an inferno that destroyed dozens of homes. Penalties include paying a 3 million fine. I thought the judgment was strong. Its not enough, i will never get my family back. We want some recognition of that. The judge did that today. Pg e must take out newspaper ads detailing its crimes and the steps being taken to improve safety. Pg e is committed to being the safest and most Efficient Energy company in america. Do you know what to do to survive if your car ended up in the water. Kristen sze is here with critical information. Reporter an estimated 400 people die each year when their cars end up in water. Many of them rolling up their windows hoping for an air bubble and a rescue, thats a mistake, and so is this. One of the biggest mistakes people make during these events is trying to open the door with the pressure of the outside water against it. Dont waste your time trying to push that door open, break the window and get out. Jonathan baxter says its all about the first 30 seconds. As soon as you know youre going in, unbuckle your seat belt and break your window. Thats your escape route. You see the same steps demonstrated here after a deadly tragedy on the russian river. So what if your seat belt was stuck or the window wont open. You can buy one of these devices to break open the window and a blade to slash the seat belt. Michael vinny tested one such product called rescue me, it fits on a key chain. Its all about the first 30 seconds, so dont waste it calling 911, get to the shore first, and then call for help. Thanks, kristen. Great information. We have clear skies all across the bay area. Its going to be chilly again. Thats been the pattern during our nighttime hours in the last few days. Were going into a moderate daytime pattern. Tem steuers are going to warm up nicely and maybe the middle of next week, well see our next rainstorm. Its 51 degrees everywhere, almost, San Francisco opened, san jose, gilroy, all checking in at 51 degrees. This is the view from our abc 7 exploratorium camera. Looking across the tranquil waters of San Francisco bay. Its 49 degrees at santa rosa, 51 at napa, 51 in vacaville. Golden gate bridge, calm conditions. It will be another chilly start to the day. Well see milder days monday. Rain returns around the middle of next week. The weather is calm, but the coastal waters are rough, we have a High Surf Advisory until 3 00 tomorrow morning. Wave heights are growing because of a strong westerly swell generating breakers that will be up near 20 feet or so. Overnight, under clear skies, well see low temperatures dropping once again into the mid30s in our inland valleys, a few upper 30s there, as we get closer to the bay, well see lows around 41, 42 degrees, in the mildest locations. Tomorrow, gets milder in the afternoon, mid to upper 50s near the coast and around the bay and inland. Looking beyond tomorrow. Warmup, a bit milder saturday, with highs in the low 60s inland. Sunday, milder still, with some mid to upper 60s, and on monday, the warming trend will peak with high temperatures in some inland locations, approaching 70 degrees, well have temperatures monday 5 to 10 degrees above the average temperature for that date. Now, lets take a look at our storms coming in next week, they both rank one on our storm impact scale. You add up the cumulative effect, well be looking at rainfall totals ranging from half an inch to an inch and a half. The rain arrives wednesday, continues through the evening hours, through the overnight hours, into thursday, and through the night thursday into early friday, as we look at rainfall projections, by late thursday night, we expect rainfall totals to range from 8 10 of an inch. Lunar new year begins on saturday. Its the year of the rooster, the rooster will be enjoying some nice mild weather over the weekend as will the rest of us. Clouds will increase on tuesday, temperatures drop, and then rain will drop on wednesday and thursday. Thanks, spencer. Everything directv now the f[ now echos ]s now. now does not mean now. future is a relative term. Nfl sunday ticket, red zone and the nfl network are not included. Cbs and showtime, again, not included. Most live local stations only available in select markets fingers crossed. Streaming to more than two devices at once is a subject wed rather not talk about. Dvr and downloading on the go, yeah, good luck with that. All other terms and frustrations apply. So why wait . Call now. Dont let directv now limit your entertainment. Choose xfinity and get more to stream to any screen. New at 6 00 tonight, a beaver that was flooded out and displaced during the storm is back home. Abc 7 news was there, they returned the beaver to its habitat in vanitia. They have family groups and were assuming this guy is part of that family, because he came from the same watershed, i dont think there should be any problems at all with his family taking him back in. The team told us its not unusual for critters to be displaced by storms, weve had so many. A bay area Supermarket Chain thats been in business for nearly 90 years will go out of business tomorrow. Abc news was at the San Francisco market where not much was left for shoppers. Look at the shelves. The company filed for bankruptcy in 2011 and was local shoppers are going to miss shopping there many. There were things you could find here that you couldnt find anywhere else. That part of it i think people are going to miss. Safeway says it will renovate and open the five stores as Safeway Community markets. Current employees will stay on to staff the new Safeway Stores with the same pay and benefits. To save someones life, you dont even have to be there. An Alameda County dispatchers proof exactly how thats possible. Parking lot break ins are all too common, this one had an uncommonly happy ending. Im Jonathan Bloom with that story ahead on abc 67 news. You know San Francisco is a tourism hotspot. Have you ever wondered whose of reach for far too long s have Health Insurance. Thats been out how . They enrolled through covered california. Its the Health Insurance marketplace where youll find a range of plans from leading Health Insurance companies that offer you the best combination of quality, rates, and benefits. And, through covered california, you may get financial help to pay for coverage. To get covered, youve got to get going. Open enrollment ends january 31st. Visit covereca. Com today. We knew it was a big building, and it had an odd shaped roof. Searching for buildings on google maps. Just one of the counties dispatchers took to find a suicidal woman on the other side of the country. Just an amazing story. Katie shows you how they got her help thousands of miles away. Sheriffs office. All we had was a name and a phone number. Short information but not determination as dispatchers search for a suicidal woman. We turned to facebook online chats, instagram has been a big one for us. Dispatchers took the call from a north Idaho Crisis Center yesterday. A woman who might be in the bay area, a cell phone ping sent the search across the country. We knew she wasnt in california, we started getting the pings we realized she was in new yo

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