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slaughter a 21 year veteran of caltrans last year he was paid more than $95,000 in taxpayer money. most mornings we saw him and his caltrans partner package begin working on the widening of the 91 freeway in yorba linda he is the supervisor. >>> their shift is monday through friday 6 a.m. to 230 with a half-hour for lunch on the days we watch them they'd leave the jobs at around 11. then end up that angelos hamburgers in anaheim. hit the old fashioned drive-in with waitresses on roller skates and sheep draft beers. >>> on may 10th we saw there caltrans truck parked outside the restaurant to around 1230. on the patio we watched as he drank too 32 oz beers in about an hour that is a half a gallon a if sitting next to him was another caltrans surveyor supervisor recant who has been with the state for 31 years. he also drank two beers he works the same shift and makes about the same $95,000 salary. he sat with them but didn't drink when they left she got in the driver's seat of the caltrans strapped employer in the passenger's seat and can't drove away his own truck. >>> on may 14th em
slaughter a 21 year veteran of caltrans last year he was paid more than $95,000 in taxpayer money. most mornings we saw him and his caltrans partner package begin working on the widening of the 91 freeway in yorba linda he is the supervisor. >>> their shift is monday through friday 6 a.m. to 230 with a half-hour for lunch on the days we watch them they'd leave the jobs at around 11. then end up that angelos hamburgers in anaheim. hit the old fashioned drive-in with waitresses on roller...
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now caltrans is taking action. and as our determination process for all three of those employees difficulty and follows the money. we copies caltrans supervisor is puzzling 338 2 oz beers in doing crossword puzzles all while learning your taxpayer money. >>> what use is that there is that you're doing this on the clock the state is millions of dollars in the hole in your of your drinking? >>> but now the state is pouring on the penalties. did we will find them. that's a spokesperson told us when we exposed the workers earlier this month now they're following through. caltrans is saying all three employees have been served their termination papers. for three days we watch these employees and orange county work on the widening of the 91 freeway in the morning and then around 11 they would leave the job sites and end up in angelo'' hamburgers and anaheim. on may 14th we watched john m. slurp a 21 year veteran of caltrans drink and drink and to drink and continue to drink for 32 unstraps into hours while he was on the
now caltrans is taking action. and as our determination process for all three of those employees difficulty and follows the money. we copies caltrans supervisor is puzzling 338 2 oz beers in doing crossword puzzles all while learning your taxpayer money. >>> what use is that there is that you're doing this on the clock the state is millions of dollars in the hole in your of your drinking? >>> but now the state is pouring on the penalties. did we will find them. that's a...
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are you drinking on caltrans time? >> he claims that he had already clocked out, even on the day that we saw him at the restaurant in the caltrans truck. >> how can you do this on state time? >> i'm not doing this on state time. excuse me. >> what time did you lockout? >> i'm done. >> no, you're still on the clock, you were in their drinking beers. >> that was on my lunch time. >> you drink beer on your lunch time? is that allowed? >> he did not answer but caltrans says alcohol is not allowed any time an employee is on the clock with her at lunch or not. >> we saw you here last week you drank 332 and spears last week. >> that was in may. >> at that point the owner of angelos told him away and turned on us. >> mr. camp, do you want to see the video of you drinking the bears last week? >> you can be arrested for coming onto his property. you need to go. >> don't touch the camera. >> the owner called police and camped stockout leaving his truck to be picked up by another caltrans employee who also claimed he was off of th
are you drinking on caltrans time? >> he claims that he had already clocked out, even on the day that we saw him at the restaurant in the caltrans truck. >> how can you do this on state time? >> i'm not doing this on state time. excuse me. >> what time did you lockout? >> i'm done. >> no, you're still on the clock, you were in their drinking beers. >> that was on my lunch time. >> you drink beer on your lunch time? is that allowed? >> he did...
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this is something that caltrans has already done. and these groups a that by doing this they did already make the road safer. they could also look at adding signal lights or more medians instead of widening. it would cost $80 million, by the way, to widen this road. that meeting this morning from 9:00 to noon at fremont. the city of fremont's housing division. again, they are promising a silent protest out front trying to get caltrans to reconsider the position to widen highway 84. reporting live here on eastbound highway 84 to niles canyon, bob redell, "today in the bay." >>> about 30 people homeless after a fast-moving fire destroys two apartment buildings in san francisco. the fire to both started in a stairwell sunday morning. and within 15 minutes it went from one to four alarms. six were injured when a staircase collapsed. many people inside that building barely escaped. >> my mom and my brother and all the people in the building, they are safe. and even in the building, all the people are safe and that's the major thing. thank
this is something that caltrans has already done. and these groups a that by doing this they did already make the road safer. they could also look at adding signal lights or more medians instead of widening. it would cost $80 million, by the way, to widen this road. that meeting this morning from 9:00 to noon at fremont. the city of fremont's housing division. again, they are promising a silent protest out front trying to get caltrans to reconsider the position to widen highway 84. reporting...
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unfortunately for caltrans the timing is not great. this incident comes on the heels of another one that happened back in november. caltrans employee duane wiles was fired as a result of another investigation. the sacramento bee found out that he falsified as bad that on three other projects. caltrans found no evidence that he did this while working on the bay bridge. but he was let go after they found out that he was adding extra overtime hours. so construction continues for now. the new bridge is expected to open labor day next year. in san fransisco, cate caugurian, cbs 5. >> growing outrage the head of the un, what he had to say about a massacre in syria. >> the world continues to celebrate memorial day. why the drenching rain is actually a good thing. >> and celebrating 75 years with a bang. the spectacular fireworks show at the golden gate bridge. >> i am meteorologist corn so, in the weather center. e,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, >> pressure from abroad growing on the syrian regime after a weekend massacre. >> activists say that is video pro
unfortunately for caltrans the timing is not great. this incident comes on the heels of another one that happened back in november. caltrans employee duane wiles was fired as a result of another investigation. the sacramento bee found out that he falsified as bad that on three other projects. caltrans found no evidence that he did this while working on the bay bridge. but he was let go after they found out that he was adding extra overtime hours. so construction continues for now. the new...
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it's been great frank out caltrans is contractor should make have been working around the clock since friday to get this as the work done the main work of the weekend is the size of a joint and perhaps say the where about 70% to the way from complete. >>> give her here's an idea of exactly what's going on. >>> right now behind me in telling down concrete on one side is polyester concrete for about 100 ft. on the west side of the joint on the east side of the joint they're laid down what this material that we caltrans flex it is for the rubber that goes down the road and allows the deck to expand in contrast according to the joints that which is installed and a thick. >>> tell us how old is the dumbarton bridge? >>> the bridge was put into operation in 1982 cell which is about 30 years old. >>> unsecured unscheduled will force a reopening of 5:00 they do so much. fireworks lit the sky in a big way to celebrate 75 years of the golden gate bridge. thousands gathered at waterfront areas of san francisco to enjoy a glass display 8 tabs of the weekend celebrations and people took the opport
it's been great frank out caltrans is contractor should make have been working around the clock since friday to get this as the work done the main work of the weekend is the size of a joint and perhaps say the where about 70% to the way from complete. >>> give her here's an idea of exactly what's going on. >>> right now behind me in telling down concrete on one side is polyester concrete for about 100 ft. on the west side of the joint on the east side of the joint they're laid...
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, because this is an underneath caltrans facilities. the second is a more complete analysis of the column impacted by our design and construction. we will be excavating 2.7 feet throughout the area. over 60% will be in this range of 5 feet to 7 feet below grade. if you walk up from third street to second street, you will notice is quite a climb. the third component, the construction documents. we will be improving the structural mitigation. we saw that we take away from the sites. we will be able to forecast a thicker slab, perhaps tie downs. we looked into the sb percentages. we have over 30% spe. the original award was 7%. director kim: from 7% to what? >> 30%. we get them updated monthly. 9 of them are spe certified. with that, i will be happy to answer any questions. >> are there any questions? director harbor? -- harper? director harper: it looks like we are at 90% construction costs for design and engineering? >> that is right. >> that seems high to me. is there something that makes it extraordinarily hide? >> the extraordinarily
, because this is an underneath caltrans facilities. the second is a more complete analysis of the column impacted by our design and construction. we will be excavating 2.7 feet throughout the area. over 60% will be in this range of 5 feet to 7 feet below grade. if you walk up from third street to second street, you will notice is quite a climb. the third component, the construction documents. we will be improving the structural mitigation. we saw that we take away from the sites. we will be...
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the $375,000 is part of a budget that caltrans will be discussing later today it and like we said, they could mean happier commuters especially at the millbrae station which could mean an easier time, shorter waits, a lot of people will be looking forward to that. >> are we getting rain today so i can figure out what to say? and he said i don't know. >> i don't know whether to be happy or sad today. happy because we're getting rain but sad because this could be the last storm of the season. we have some clouds gathering outside right now and it looks like we have a chance of showers, especially as we head in towards the afternoon. we will see the trailing edge of the system rolling through later today and that will bring a chance of a couple of showers. skies are mostly cloudy around the bay area. temperatures are fairly mild with '40's and 50's. by the afternoon the clouds begin to thicken up and there's a chance of temperature's running much below the average. warmer temperatures are coming our way though. >> out towards the peninsula by marsh road we have an accident already blocking
the $375,000 is part of a budget that caltrans will be discussing later today it and like we said, they could mean happier commuters especially at the millbrae station which could mean an easier time, shorter waits, a lot of people will be looking forward to that. >> are we getting rain today so i can figure out what to say? and he said i don't know. >> i don't know whether to be happy or sad today. happy because we're getting rain but sad because this could be the last storm of the...
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to cost drivers anytime once the holiday weekend is over. >> caltrans is on schedule. they have completed everything that they wanted to do last night and today. >> reporter: and in just the last few minutes i checked back with our contact with caltrans and she says that work remains on schedule out here and they have actually begun some of the welding and say it's going well. they will re-open tuesday at 6:00 a.m. >> more details on the two major alternate routes. >>> san francisco commuters have a couple other roadblocks to deal with this weekend. muni's line will be out of service near church street and duboce avenue. about 20,000' day use that line that runs from ocean beach to the calculate trayn station near at& caltrain. >>> 1st street is closed between mission and howard streets. you crews. >>> 1st tree is is scheduled it re-open 5:00 a.m. tuesday morning. >>> today history buffs got a chance to learn about the construction of the golden gate bridge. after four years of dangerous and sometimes fatality construction the bridge opened may 28th, 1937. one of the b
to cost drivers anytime once the holiday weekend is over. >> caltrans is on schedule. they have completed everything that they wanted to do last night and today. >> reporter: and in just the last few minutes i checked back with our contact with caltrans and she says that work remains on schedule out here and they have actually begun some of the welding and say it's going well. they will re-open tuesday at 6:00 a.m. >> more details on the two major alternate routes....
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to equate when starting tomorrow afternoon caltrans is planning to activate new meeting lives. starting for the afternoon commute to marron 15 nummi very much on the southbound direction is that northbound side should be activated this fall and the bigger picture here is that caltrans basically loves me during lines the plants add 650 or admitting nice to have a total of 6 and affected by the year 2016 to the hapless dad that meeting might said many bay area freeways the top drivers this morning some say that's they don't mind it reminds others say as long as they're not unhurried caltrans like them for two main reasons number one it adds to the floor traffic it makes your commute time reduced and and actually helps the flow of traffic the other reason is that makes these year to merge onto the freeway instead of just that while traffic at its of farewell at once it is a more likely that there will not be in a traffic accidents and if there is an accident really bogged down traffic so again 650 m in lights in the year 2016 and once you're in san jose on the southbound direction
to equate when starting tomorrow afternoon caltrans is planning to activate new meeting lives. starting for the afternoon commute to marron 15 nummi very much on the southbound direction is that northbound side should be activated this fall and the bigger picture here is that caltrans basically loves me during lines the plants add 650 or admitting nice to have a total of 6 and affected by the year 2016 to the hapless dad that meeting might said many bay area freeways the top drivers this...
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caltrans is hoping it can alleviate some of that. later this afternoon the age sly turn on metering lights here at 7th street onram and six other ramps throughout downtown. they will be running from here on out during the afternoon commute. drivers will have to wait several minutes at these onramps waiting to enter. caltrans estimated delays on southbound, 280 with these new metering lights, will go down by 30 seconds per vehicle. you can think of the vehicles out there that does add up. in the fall, state will be turning on metering lights at six onramps in the northbound direction and not just san jose. mercury news reports that was in the next four years, over 300 additional throughout the bay area will be receiving metering lights. reporting live here in san jose, bob redell, "today in the bay." >>> brian stoes accused attackers due in court today. louie sanchez and marvin norwood scheduled for a preliminary hearing on assault and mayhem charges. prosecutors added federal counts of weapons possession against both convicted felons
caltrans is hoping it can alleviate some of that. later this afternoon the age sly turn on metering lights here at 7th street onram and six other ramps throughout downtown. they will be running from here on out during the afternoon commute. drivers will have to wait several minutes at these onramps waiting to enter. caltrans estimated delays on southbound, 280 with these new metering lights, will go down by 30 seconds per vehicle. you can think of the vehicles out there that does add up. in the...
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we're expecting to see any money the caltrans lights to shut down this area. flashing lights and traffic signed warn driving. the seismic retrofit is expected to last eight days to make way for seismic joint. >> today they will open another 18-inch gap so that they can get ready for the joint. 100 people welcoming 24/seven to get the job done. traffic detours could cause congestion elsewhere this holiday weekend. >> it's going to be tough. we're going around the bay. >> are you still planning to drive. >> i'm planning to drive and very likely going to have to go to the pe anyplace la. >> - - peninsula. >> reporter: caltrans is also trying to notify travelers arriving from outside the region. >> we've been talking to concert venues, fares, airports, hospitals, tourism boards. >> reporter: the bridge is expected to reopen tuesday by the morning commute. back out here live. you can see there's still only considers that are coming along the eastbound lanes i just spoke a to a spokesperson, they said they're going to make a final tweak with the chp to let people kn
we're expecting to see any money the caltrans lights to shut down this area. flashing lights and traffic signed warn driving. the seismic retrofit is expected to last eight days to make way for seismic joint. >> today they will open another 18-inch gap so that they can get ready for the joint. 100 people welcoming 24/seven to get the job done. traffic detours could cause congestion elsewhere this holiday weekend. >> it's going to be tough. we're going around the bay. >> are...
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today marking the third day it's been closed to allow caltrans to install a steal plate. this will allow the bridge to move during an earthquake. >> so replacing the original with a new extended, that gives the deck an additional 18 inches of movement in a seismic event. >> officials say they'll have a better idea later today of when the bridge will reopen to traffic. the plan is now to have the bridge open in time for the morning commute bright and early tomorrow. >>> of course the bridge everybody was talking about was the golden gate bridge, which celebrated its 75th anniversary this weekend. thousands attending the festivities, which were crowned last night by an incredible fireworks show. more on the weekend highlights coming up in about ten minutes from now. >>> the bay area community is showing their support for the family of murdered nursing student michelle lei. a vigil was held sunday marking one year from her disappearance. balloons with notes written to her were released. the family of missing morgan hill teen sierra lamar also attended this event. lei was a n
today marking the third day it's been closed to allow caltrans to install a steal plate. this will allow the bridge to move during an earthquake. >> so replacing the original with a new extended, that gives the deck an additional 18 inches of movement in a seismic event. >> officials say they'll have a better idea later today of when the bridge will reopen to traffic. the plan is now to have the bridge open in time for the morning commute bright and early tomorrow. >>> of...
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. >> a section of the bridge's western span is up to 5-inches higher and today caltrans installed the first of two steel duck plates. that will allow the bridge to expand 37-inches during an earth quake. 18-inches more than it could now. >> they started with 19. so now the deck of the bridge can open up a total of 37- inches and contract and expand without failing there. >> reporter: narita says she understands why the work is important, but closing the dumbarton has hurt her beauty business. >> we saw a lot of clients they live there in palo alto and menlo park, they come here to fix their hair. but i don't know it's really slow. >> reporter: the road closure has also inconvenienced some customers trying to get to the work. but the closure was a success. it seemed to be on schedule and drivers are heeding the warning to stay away. >> it's not too bad because a lot of people know to stay away. >> reporter: when caltrans tackles seismic issues on the dumbarton western span. >> until then here are two major alternate routs. drivers can head north to the san mateo bridge or make the trek
. >> a section of the bridge's western span is up to 5-inches higher and today caltrans installed the first of two steel duck plates. that will allow the bridge to expand 37-inches during an earth quake. 18-inches more than it could now. >> they started with 19. so now the deck of the bridge can open up a total of 37- inches and contract and expand without failing there. >> reporter: narita says she understands why the work is important, but closing the dumbarton has hurt her...
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we're expecting to see any money the caltrans lights to shut down this area. flashing lights and traffic signed warn driving. the seismic retrofit is expected to last eight days to make way for seismic joint. >> today they will open another 18-inch gap so that they can get ready for the joint. 100 people welcoming 24/seven to get the job done. traffic detours could cause congestion elsewhere this holiday weekend. >> it's going to be tough. we're going around the bay. >> are you still planning to drive. >> i'm planning to drive and very likely going to have to go to the pe anyplace la. >> - - peninsula. >> reporter: caltrans is also trying to notify travelers arriving from outside the region. >> we've been talking to concert venues, fares, airports, hospitals, tourism boards. >> reporter: the bridge is expected to reopen tuesday by the morning commute. back out here live. you can see there's still only considers that are coming along the eastbound lanes i just spoke a to a spokesperson, they said they're going to make a final tweak with the chp to let people kn
we're expecting to see any money the caltrans lights to shut down this area. flashing lights and traffic signed warn driving. the seismic retrofit is expected to last eight days to make way for seismic joint. >> today they will open another 18-inch gap so that they can get ready for the joint. 100 people welcoming 24/seven to get the job done. traffic detours could cause congestion elsewhere this holiday weekend. >> it's going to be tough. we're going around the bay. >> are...
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caltrans plans to turn on those metering rights onramps to southbound 280. the lights will stay on from 3:00 in the afternoon to 7:00 in the evening. the lights should reduce delays and improve safety. >> the most important benefit is the safety element because as cars merge into the main line, that's going to create less congestion and weaving and make it a safer environment. >> lights in the northbound direction are also being added and should be switched on this fall. >> reporter: they've discovered a potentially serious safety problem that they say dates back for decades. engineers found sensors could have shut down the plants emergency power supply during an earthquake. the operator of the nuclear plant says back up systems are in place. >>> three bay area citys are in the race to reduce their carbon footprint, pleasanton, pittsburg and san rafael are part of the challenge. three winners will be selected at the end of the may, june and july. each will then be awarded a $10,000 grant for an environmental project. >>> caltrans fires back against accusatio
caltrans plans to turn on those metering rights onramps to southbound 280. the lights will stay on from 3:00 in the afternoon to 7:00 in the evening. the lights should reduce delays and improve safety. >> the most important benefit is the safety element because as cars merge into the main line, that's going to create less congestion and weaving and make it a safer environment. >> lights in the northbound direction are also being added and should be switched on this fall. >>...
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caltrans plans to turn on those metering rights onramps to southbound 280. the lights will stay on from 3:00 in the afternoon to 7:00 in the evening. the lights should reduce delays and improve safety. >> the most important benefit is the safety element because as cars merge into the main line, that's going to create less congestion and weaving and make it a safer environment. >> lights in the northbound direction are also being added and should be switched on this fall. >> reporter: they've discovered a potentially serious safety problem that they say dates back for decades. engineers found sensors could have shut down the plants emergency power supply during an earthquake. the operator of the nuclear plant says back up systems are in place. >>> three bay area citys are in the race to reduce their carbon footprint, pleasanton, pittsburg and san rafael are part of the challenge. three winners will be selected at the end of the may, june and july. each will then be awarded a $10,000 grant for an environmental project. >>> caltrans fires back against accusatio
caltrans plans to turn on those metering rights onramps to southbound 280. the lights will stay on from 3:00 in the afternoon to 7:00 in the evening. the lights should reduce delays and improve safety. >> the most important benefit is the safety element because as cars merge into the main line, that's going to create less congestion and weaving and make it a safer environment. >> lights in the northbound direction are also being added and should be switched on this fall. >>...
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that means you have to enter the queue for caltrans to process it. and caltrans will do their best, but we are just keeping an eye on it. and died to also understand mta will become a year in july for a matching -- i also understand mta will be coming here in july for a matching funds the transition. this is another project we have flag here. this is the car anyway -- harney way project improvement. this particular scope is funded by an old federal earmarked. the project scope is expanding from four lanes to six lanes and include bicycle and pedestrian improvements and accommodates future cost rapid trend -- bus and rapid transit. everybody is trying to call back all of the grants that are out there. this grant is currently not obligated. i know there are problems with iraq because of the department of public works. -- with your marks because of the department of public works. i know that frank from the department of public works and also the mayor's office are here if there are questions about this project pierpont -- this project. and caltrain, mos
that means you have to enter the queue for caltrans to process it. and caltrans will do their best, but we are just keeping an eye on it. and died to also understand mta will become a year in july for a matching -- i also understand mta will be coming here in july for a matching funds the transition. this is another project we have flag here. this is the car anyway -- harney way project improvement. this particular scope is funded by an old federal earmarked. the project scope is expanding from...
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according to caltrans, the problem is believed to be computer-related. >>stanley: coming up, a two separate apartments with identical problems and there are bold or result of people behaving badly. >>pam: will have live reports from the start and finish lines of the zazzle bay to breakers. a lot of fun costas. at its from 8-10:00 a.m.. will also bring you >>stanley: you're looking at a lot of trash thrown in the rear of this apartment on sycamore drive in the city of antioch. next door, another apartment complex, this one with a fourth lease signed in the weather. behind it, even more trash along with home furnishings. both are next door to extra clean homes. >>stanley: there are some issues out here. >> absolutely. >> 15 04 has had issues. about six months ago there was garbage dumped there. >>stanley: there was garbage cleaned up, but now there is a new pile. the city has been working with the building owner to get this cleaned up, but there is another problem. >> she does not have any legal tenants. if she hasn't received rent and over two years. salm
according to caltrans, the problem is believed to be computer-related. >>stanley: coming up, a two separate apartments with identical problems and there are bold or result of people behaving badly. >>pam: will have live reports from the start and finish lines of the zazzle bay to breakers. a lot of fun costas. at its from 8-10:00 a.m.. will also bring you >>stanley: you're looking at a lot of trash thrown in the rear of this apartment on sycamore drive in the city of antioch....
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on the progress being made by caltrans on the dumbarton bridge. the bridge is on track to reopen by 5:00 tomorrow morning. >> number three, questions asked about the structural safety of the bay bridge. caltrans records show a builder may have compromised the span's tower. caltrans says the bridge is fine. >> number four, several memorial day events get underway around the bay area in a few hours one of the largest at san francisco's presidio, parade to the cemetery 10:30 this morning. >> number five, one last look at spectacular show at the 75th anniversary celebration of the golden gate last night. >> we are able to bring an update on the breaking news we've been following in fremont. we have a live picture of the scene. >> house fire in the 37000 block of dondero way fire is out at this point. you can see firefighters still on the roof where smoke had been coming out of that one roof of that house. we don't hear of injuries at this moment, again, this is in fremont where there's been a house fire there. >>> before we go another check of the wea
on the progress being made by caltrans on the dumbarton bridge. the bridge is on track to reopen by 5:00 tomorrow morning. >> number three, questions asked about the structural safety of the bay bridge. caltrans records show a builder may have compromised the span's tower. caltrans says the bridge is fine. >> number four, several memorial day events get underway around the bay area in a few hours one of the largest at san francisco's presidio, parade to the cemetery 10:30 this...
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it is currently in caltrans for review for construction application. mta anticipates beginning construction in early 2013 and completing the project by december 2013. the bottom of this blood is the 50 mile per hour/project. that is substantially completed with signs installed at approximately 180 schools throughout the city. we have included the schools that did receive those signs. the next two projects are signal projects. the first signal modification contract, this is to do simple modifications to existing signals like pedestrian countdowns. we included the location in district 3. this project experience a slight delay. the second project here is the link to the p r t. brt project. that project is federally funded. and just waiting to coordinate the schedule. the next project is signals and science project. this is to upgrade fligh lightrail vehicles. this project is behind schedule, but it is moving forward in terms of securing federal funds that need to be secured by the end of this year. we will work with mta to get an amendment to reset the sc
it is currently in caltrans for review for construction application. mta anticipates beginning construction in early 2013 and completing the project by december 2013. the bottom of this blood is the 50 mile per hour/project. that is substantially completed with signs installed at approximately 180 schools throughout the city. we have included the schools that did receive those signs. the next two projects are signal projects. the first signal modification contract, this is to do simple...
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this is a caltrans own the bridge that needs to be replaced due to its age. if we replace it, we do not want to preclude it pay feature of pocono station. we are working to evaluate, and do our due diligence on the options available for cost and feasibility. we anticipate coming back to the pants and policy committee at the july meeting. caltrans is holding a public information meeting on thursday may 24 on changes they have done to slow boulevard. this has been a road diet, reducing traffic lanes, improving pedestrian and bicycle and safety. that is at the san francisco zoo, if anyone is interested in attending. commissioner campos: thank you. we have a question from commissioner olague. commissioner olague: i'm wondering what the seven projects you were referring to. >> i will give you some of them. the van ness brt project. you the effect of this project. -- van ness effectiveness project. commissioner campos: we have a question for commissioner mar. commissioner mar: thank you. many of us were at the mtc/abag meeting. the positive things are really great,
this is a caltrans own the bridge that needs to be replaced due to its age. if we replace it, we do not want to preclude it pay feature of pocono station. we are working to evaluate, and do our due diligence on the options available for cost and feasibility. we anticipate coming back to the pants and policy committee at the july meeting. caltrans is holding a public information meeting on thursday may 24 on changes they have done to slow boulevard. this has been a road diet, reducing traffic...
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in another caltrans protection makes out a driver is a very happy caltrans is putting in double carpool lanes and a 3 mi. stretch of 11 will be built in between highway 85 in mountain view and embarcadero road in palo alto those lands to be finished in the summer of 2013. no charges will be filed against east palo alto teacher into accidentally hit and killed a six year-old girl last year. this and the sale kennedy's a d.a.'s office says there is no evidence of vehicular manslaughter in this case see a rally thorez was under way to school when she hit in late september. a celebrity chefs still in the beginning has been found more than a year after a sophisticated hollywood style highest. and the investigators found it weren't even looking for it. as our allows explains it all started with a shooting. >>> soft lead 17 you think should be followed to the prom but with this 17 year-old from san rafael was followed by marin sheriff's deputies and what they find? and attempted murder suspect end a 200,000 of them beginning. the break claims he isn't sure why and he fired five shots of his 19
in another caltrans protection makes out a driver is a very happy caltrans is putting in double carpool lanes and a 3 mi. stretch of 11 will be built in between highway 85 in mountain view and embarcadero road in palo alto those lands to be finished in the summer of 2013. no charges will be filed against east palo alto teacher into accidentally hit and killed a six year-old girl last year. this and the sale kennedy's a d.a.'s office says there is no evidence of vehicular manslaughter in this...
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caltrans expects to make another weekend closure in a couple of months. the navato link to the bay bridge now open. it had been shut down between mission and howard street for the new transit center. crews are demolishing the existing road and installing a traffic bridge. the committee will be different starting tomorrow for drivers in downtown san jose getting onto interstate 280. the metering lights will be switched off for the very first time. caltrans hopes that it will decrease the delays during the afternoon commute by about 6%. >> in your health watch. aspirin may not just ease acheson pains but could help protect against an cancer. researchers in denmark found that people who had taken high doses of pain relievers like aspirin cut their risk of developing skin cancer including the most deadly type, malignant melanoma, by about 15%. experts say that using sunscreen and avoiding too much sun are still the best ways to prevent skin cancer. he is accused of bilking bay area homeowners out of thousands of dollars. >> he is wanted on at least five separ
caltrans expects to make another weekend closure in a couple of months. the navato link to the bay bridge now open. it had been shut down between mission and howard street for the new transit center. crews are demolishing the existing road and installing a traffic bridge. the committee will be different starting tomorrow for drivers in downtown san jose getting onto interstate 280. the metering lights will be switched off for the very first time. caltrans hopes that it will decrease the delays...
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but caltrans needs to fix the guardrail here. you can see about a dozen trucks here right now, four of them long anding to the tow company, the rest to caltrans. the rig flipped around 3:20 a.m., it hauled 80,000 pounds of dried semen. the good news is the driver is okay, he told us he was going the field limit as he approached the curve and the trailer flipped over. he thinks the accident occurred because of a mechanical failure. >> i don't feel anything. flip or not. it just go in here, just flip like that. slowly. >> it took hours to let the trailers off their sides. again we're at the 85 connector, just off southbound 280. and interesting tidbit, we're told from the tow truck company the trailer is the biggest truck north of fresno. as you can imagine, it takes quite a lot of power to lift 80,000 pounds of dry cement. again, the department of transportation says it will be another four hours or so before the 85 connector reopens out here. lorraine blanco, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> overnight there were some traffic problems on
but caltrans needs to fix the guardrail here. you can see about a dozen trucks here right now, four of them long anding to the tow company, the rest to caltrans. the rig flipped around 3:20 a.m., it hauled 80,000 pounds of dried semen. the good news is the driver is okay, he told us he was going the field limit as he approached the curve and the trailer flipped over. he thinks the accident occurred because of a mechanical failure. >> i don't feel anything. flip or not. it just go in here,...
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this is a self-help bill to maintain caltrans funding and we recommend support on this bill. the next bill is ab1950 on page 9 of your matrix. there also recommending a support on this bill which permits 10% of state grants to schools to be expended on hard infrastructure in addition to bus shelters. this would include grants for sidewalks and pedestrian walkways and bikeways. the next bill is ab2147 on page 9 of your matrix and we recommend a support position. and this bill was recently amended to enhanced penalties for violations of our railroads and fixed guideway crossings and would allow a revenue increase to allow safety and other measures that are needed. the next bill is on page 12. we are recommending a watch position. this allows unfolding like carrot -- carriers and for the transit buses that would otherwise violate bus lane laws. this was introduced at the transit agency. we are recommending a watch position right now. we believe muni might want to get an amendment later on to add themselves into the bill but this would occur later in the process. the next bill is
this is a self-help bill to maintain caltrans funding and we recommend support on this bill. the next bill is ab1950 on page 9 of your matrix. there also recommending a support on this bill which permits 10% of state grants to schools to be expended on hard infrastructure in addition to bus shelters. this would include grants for sidewalks and pedestrian walkways and bikeways. the next bill is ab2147 on page 9 of your matrix and we recommend a support position. and this bill was recently...
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bamut caltrans is moving to the next phase of a seismic riddance for the project. it means the bridge will be shut down during the memorial day week end up to the closing cooperage to a justice isaac julien the will. born in dublin tuesday at 5:00 a.m.. >> in sonoma county the federated indians have won approval of funding to build a hotel-casino on what it's currently 254 a. of farmland next to robert perkins of the county. i deleted the casino would contain 3000 slot machines in the 200 room hotel. the project still needs approval from the federal converted. they have 45 days to ratify or reject the plan. >> in san francisco, those at the gladstone institute say that thursday was a very big day in the fight against hiv in aids. for the first time the council recommended a drug to be used on healthy people to prevent hiv. for reporting in san francisco, j.r stone, kron4 news. >> in texas, microsoft has redesigned being searched to of corporate social aspects that lets you interact with friends in the experts. the new social search makes your friends a part of your
bamut caltrans is moving to the next phase of a seismic riddance for the project. it means the bridge will be shut down during the memorial day week end up to the closing cooperage to a justice isaac julien the will. born in dublin tuesday at 5:00 a.m.. >> in sonoma county the federated indians have won approval of funding to build a hotel-casino on what it's currently 254 a. of farmland next to robert perkins of the county. i deleted the casino would contain 3000 slot machines in the 200...
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this is according to caltran's own records reported by the "sacramento bee." now, caltrans has said the bridge is safe and seismically sound. >> bottom line, we are extremely confident with the quality of the tower foundation of the new bay bridge. we see no issues, we'll be prepared over the next couple of days to develop a point-by-point response to what was put forth in the article. >> the new bridge is costing taxpayers $6.5 billion, making it the most expensive public works project in california's state history. scheduled to open labor day weekend 2013. reporting live here at the bay bridge toll plaza, bob redell, "today in the bay." >>> meantime, work progressing on the dumbarton bridge closed through the weekend, was closed through the weekend. crews working around the clock installing a new steel plate across the entire deck. this place should allow the bridge to move and be more flexible during an earthquake. >> so, replacing the original with a new extended seismic joint gives the deck an additional 18 inches of movement in a seismic event. >> now, o
this is according to caltran's own records reported by the "sacramento bee." now, caltrans has said the bridge is safe and seismically sound. >> bottom line, we are extremely confident with the quality of the tower foundation of the new bay bridge. we see no issues, we'll be prepared over the next couple of days to develop a point-by-point response to what was put forth in the article. >> the new bridge is costing taxpayers $6.5 billion, making it the most expensive public...
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caltrans is putting in double car pool lanes on a 3 mi. stretch of 101. the lanes should be finished in the summer of 2013 >> we have seen reports of debris washed up following last year tsunami but nothing quite like this. the beachcomber exploring an isolated beach in british columbia spotted a big white cuban side. inside was a harley-davidson motorcycle with a japanese license plate. >> the first thing that popped into my mind when i was looking at the scene was i really wonder what happened to this person. the first thought was i really hope this person is ok >> the container appeared to be some sort of foam material which could explain how it floated roughly 3,000 mi. >> severe weather pounded the great plains yesterday, hail damage cars while a funnel cloud was spotted in wichita. it also brought down trees and washed out roads. no reports of injuries >> in healthwatch, a simple blood test could soon help predict breast cancer years before develops. british scientists have identified a genetic switch carried by one in five women that doubles the ri
caltrans is putting in double car pool lanes on a 3 mi. stretch of 101. the lanes should be finished in the summer of 2013 >> we have seen reports of debris washed up following last year tsunami but nothing quite like this. the beachcomber exploring an isolated beach in british columbia spotted a big white cuban side. inside was a harley-davidson motorcycle with a japanese license plate. >> the first thing that popped into my mind when i was looking at the scene was i really wonder...
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now caltrans says the cable is ready to hold the weight of the bridge. more than 17,000 pencil, thick steel wires will be fixed so steel saddles can be placed on them a caltrans spokesperson talked about the milestone late this morning. >> it's a big milestone for us to get to the point where the cable is ready to start receiving those saddles and take the weight of the bridge. >> caltrans says after this stage, workers should be ready to start hanging suspension cables to the deck by the end of the summer. the $6 billion eastern span is set to open september of next year. >>> well, our warm weather pattern over the past few days, coming to an end. in fact, taking a live look outside, looking out towards mt. diablo, a few high clouds, a little bit of haze. the tree on the right portion of your screen getting a little bit of a workout. we have a breeze out there. you will notice this, some clouds out there, partly cloudy skies, patchy fog as well and wind speeds have been picking up. take a look at our buoys offshore. you can see winds gusting to right ar
now caltrans says the cable is ready to hold the weight of the bridge. more than 17,000 pencil, thick steel wires will be fixed so steel saddles can be placed on them a caltrans spokesperson talked about the milestone late this morning. >> it's a big milestone for us to get to the point where the cable is ready to start receiving those saddles and take the weight of the bridge. >> caltrans says after this stage, workers should be ready to start hanging suspension cables to the deck...
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caltran announcing it is 75% done. crews working around the clock, installing a new steel plate across the entire deck. that should allow the bridge to move and be more flexible during an earthquake. >>> for the second time in three days, vallejo police shot and killed a man. the latest shooting after a car and foot chase just after midnight. nbc bay area's christie smith has details on why officers decided to open fire there. good morning. >> reporter: good morning to you, jon. neighbors we have been speaking with this morning say they knew something was wrong when they heard tires screeching, a loud boom, and gunfire. it happened in front of this apartment that you see behind me. there's actually a bullet hole in the mailbox. police released a statement on why they opened fire, but friends and family were starting to gather here say this was a father, he worked in a winery, and they're demanding answers. vallejo police say officers looking for drunk drivers spotted a white lexus speeding without lights overnight, tri
caltran announcing it is 75% done. crews working around the clock, installing a new steel plate across the entire deck. that should allow the bridge to move and be more flexible during an earthquake. >>> for the second time in three days, vallejo police shot and killed a man. the latest shooting after a car and foot chase just after midnight. nbc bay area's christie smith has details on why officers decided to open fire there. good morning. >> reporter: good morning to you, jon....
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caltrans is unable to sell those parcels to the city. we are required by state law to negotiate a fair-market place for those parcels. that is 20 years. you see the low income housing fund of $6 million. with the revised estimate of the cost of restoration, there is potential for either breaking even or an approximate $3 million shortfall. i will also mention for those who recall the sale of parcel f the $2.50 million associated. i have also included the full $6 million in the uses column. the sale of that parcel stipulated that those funds go directly to the mayor's office of housing. to be technically correct, i might remove this line from the sources, and reduce the uses line. but for completeness, i included it here. i wanted to give you that footnote. to address the potential shortfalls i have discussed, we will look at those parcels which are not yet in contract for sale. there are a total of six parcels that, based on formal appraisals which have already been conducted, we have a good idea of the value, approximately $4.70 million
caltrans is unable to sell those parcels to the city. we are required by state law to negotiate a fair-market place for those parcels. that is 20 years. you see the low income housing fund of $6 million. with the revised estimate of the cost of restoration, there is potential for either breaking even or an approximate $3 million shortfall. i will also mention for those who recall the sale of parcel f the $2.50 million associated. i have also included the full $6 million in the uses column. the...
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caltran does have to replace the expansion joint on the eastern end of the mid span. unfortunately they'll have to do another shut down over the weekend. reporting live here, bob redell, "today in the bay." >> way to hang tough there, bob. >>> south bay commuters can expect extra congestion beginning tomorrow afternoon. metering lights activated on the corridor southbound 280 to 11th street in san jose. caltrans says this is the first of hundreds that will go live over the bay area in the next few years aimed with helping with traffic delays on the local freeways. >>> 6:51, mirkarimi will be back before the ethics commission to learn how the official misconduct case against him will play out. "today in the bay's" christie smith live at city hall with details on this hearing. good morning. >> reporter: good morning to you, marla. ross mirkarimi has been before the ethics commission before. but what's happening today is really important because it establishes the ground rules on how this process will work as he continues his fight to keep his job as san francisco sherif
caltran does have to replace the expansion joint on the eastern end of the mid span. unfortunately they'll have to do another shut down over the weekend. reporting live here, bob redell, "today in the bay." >> way to hang tough there, bob. >>> south bay commuters can expect extra congestion beginning tomorrow afternoon. metering lights activated on the corridor southbound 280 to 11th street in san jose. caltrans says this is the first of hundreds that will go live over...
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however caltran is out here the entire time. >>isabel: work on this dunbarton and will not be completely done with an additional two-three days will be needed in the next couple of months. >> from the dunbarton and come to the golden gate bridge the 75 anniversary of the golden gate bridge. political leaders, jerry brown, nancy pelosi, and san francisco mayor ed lee were on hand on friday. they took part in a ribbon cutting ceremony. gary brown used this as an example of how it is important to invest in infrastructure. >> yes, we need some problems but we still have to invest. if it is city hall in san francisco or this bridge, or the ports, airports, high-speed rail corridor california water plan we have to build, invest and we do it together. that is what this bridge represents. >> also friday was declared golden gate bridge bay. >>isabel: this final voyage of u. ss iowa delayed its departure. this is going to leave richmond at 11:00 a.m. and should be under the golden gate bridge by 2:30 this served during the korean war, and
however caltran is out here the entire time. >>isabel: work on this dunbarton and will not be completely done with an additional two-three days will be needed in the next couple of months. >> from the dunbarton and come to the golden gate bridge the 75 anniversary of the golden gate bridge. political leaders, jerry brown, nancy pelosi, and san francisco mayor ed lee were on hand on friday. they took part in a ribbon cutting ceremony. gary brown used this as an example of how it is...
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. >>> also during the holiday weekend caltrans closed three sections of the bridge. that allowed sitting of the bridge. there will be another shutdown happening in the next few months. >>> let's check out the roadways now. >>> with the opening of the dumbarton bridge it is very good news. here is a look at some of the maps are now lots of green so looks everything is up to speed for the most part. below bit of fog as you work your way out of marin academy. of the man and a nice ride instead severances go. and if you're traveling in to stop debate this morning you are in luck. all of limassol bay up to speed. one the final link to the bay bridge is now open. crews are demolishing the existing road and installing a traffic road. >>> other been news now. today the san francisco of the commission will discuss what will step follow in suspension of officer ross. they will decide in the recommendation of the board of supervisors will be unanimous. he pleaded guilty to misdemeanor of guilty in a domestic bonds case. >>> today the your heading out, a little bit of low clouds
. >>> also during the holiday weekend caltrans closed three sections of the bridge. that allowed sitting of the bridge. there will be another shutdown happening in the next few months. >>> let's check out the roadways now. >>> with the opening of the dumbarton bridge it is very good news. here is a look at some of the maps are now lots of green so looks everything is up to speed for the most part. below bit of fog as you work your way out of marin academy. of the man...