. >> bart reiterated if it were to meet demands, bart would have to raise fares. >> commuters flocked to the bay. 19,000 people rode the bay ferry during first day of the strike three times higher than normal. bay ferries getting ready for another possible work stoppage by adding and expanding service hours. officials are sks commuters to try to travel on off peak hours. >> that will be before 6:30 in the morning and they cannot travel during 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. that would help. >> bay ferry service from oakland and vallejo will start earlier and end later. it will be more runs from oakland alameda and vallejo to the ferry building. >> we've put together a range of resources for you. you'll find latest status on talks and you can down load our waze traffic app. you'll find it on abc 7 news.com. >> chevron agreed to pay a $190,000 fine for air quality violations. the management district announced an agreement with chevron to cover 19 violations like flaring and releases occurring from 2012 to 2012 but not any from major explosion in the fire in august that shut down part of the refi

, an 18% fare increase, for our riders. >> union leaders say bart has skewed the numbers in its favor. bart officials have not budged these past two days. >> if you want to make a deal, bring us the information we need so we can counter, so we know what your real position is instead of giving us plank stares. we're animateded. we're trying to get things done. we're like dentists. we got the tools. it's like pulling teeth that aren't there. we cannot get a response. it's frustrating. >> reporter: yesterday the two sides met until 6:00 p.m. bart officials say they are willing to burnt midnight oil to strike a deal sooner rather than later. they say both sides really want to avoid a strike. everybody just left the caltrans building to break for lunch. back to you. . >> thank you. >>> santa clara county has a new supervisor after yesterday's run-off election. we are live in san jose where supporters of cindy chavez are celebrating her victory. >> reporter: good afternoon. the unofficial results from the registrar's office shows that cindy chavez won 56% of the vote over theresa alvarado.

people are stating that they're now getting these low fares. it is deceptive because they are deceiving consumers with their advertising. >> this is not the biggest store, i still love southwest. >> how about comcast profits and jumping. >> their profit is up 28%. if you think about them as a human being, this is heavily tied towards a broad ban because they are losing ccustomers. most americans have a television and they have paper content already. they have no growth there unless they charge more for. this is what they're doing. only 63 percent of americans have broadband. this is where comprecomcast is focusing a. >> let's talk about kfc boneless chicken. >> the whole generation right now are used the nuggets. 85 percent of the chicken is boneless. this is ridiculous but that is the trend in this is something that as an investor you want to pay attention to. it is all about the millennium. they are down on facebook as well. also, they are stating that 85 percent of our check in his bones. >> these kids today they cannot even eat the food or

bart said if they caved to union demands they would have to raise fares of 18%. the district's latest proposal offers an 8% raise over four years asking workers to pay 5% into pensions and 10% of their healthcare people are you know costs. the unions are asking for more than 13% over three years plus a two-year cost of living adjustment to keep up with bay area inflation. they argue the raises will be negated by what members will pay into healthcare and pensions. >> when in fact that 2% per increase per year results in either a net zero or something less for our members. >> our very first proposal represented a $140 million takeback from employees. and where we're at today represents a $33 million giveback to employees. >> reporter: now we're bracing for a potential other bay area strike. one transportation officials say will be worse than the first. this time the number of commuters will jump about 10% and that's because experts expect fewer people to be on vacation and this time there won't be a major holiday to break things up. live in daly city, cate caugiran

president obama is faring far better in a similar poll, but still he doesn't have stellar remarks. just 46% approve of the president's job performance. cnn's dana bash is on capitol hill with more. good morning, dana. >> good morning, carol. we're expecting president obama to walk through here any minute for the first of two meetings he's having. this will be with house democrats. just moments ago on the senate floor, the republican leader was talking about the fact there is a sign hanging over the oval office that says, gone campaigning. because he is meeting with his brea brethren here, he's not talking with people across the aisle. but he might prefer to be with republicans in some ways because they ask him pretty tough questions about concerns they have about the way his agenda is going, the way the party is going, and now as they embark on a five-week recess back home, a lot of house democrats fully admit that promptly tanked. that burned a lot of people last year, but now back to where it started, carol. >> that's good news. thank you very much, christine romans. we have news

. >>> dan straley didn't fare better against the blue jays. 1st inning jose batista bangs but out. straley 4 2/3 and the as are shut out by the blue jays 5-0. during the game another player was traded to the angels for grant green. he is only hitting .254 this season not sure about that deal. >>> in hockey the sharks lock up joe pavelski to a five-year $30 million extension. it's about the same logan couture got this summer so slowly the sharks are transitioning from thornton and marleau to little joe and couture. >>> the mlb trade deadline this afternoon. stay tuned. we'll have more information on that coming up tonight at 6:00. have a great day, everybody. >>> thank you, dennis. play of the day to major league baseball. houston astros jonathan at home plate watch the guy down the baseline. forgot about him. wasn't enough. the orioles beat the astros because everyone beats the astros. 4-3 was your final but impressive steal of home plate right there by villar. >>> 5:25. coming up, bedbug outbreak. how they are putting the bite on some local charities. >> plus summer strategy. what

the airline advertised fares for $100 or less on travel for valentine's day, but transportation officials say it failed to have enough seats available to a significant number of cities. oprah winfrey's cable channel own is turning a profit. launched in 2008 to much fanfare, it has since struggled to find viewers and ad revenue. winfrey partnered with the discovery channel on the venture, and discovery has loaned own more than $500 million. but, the network was in the black in the second quarter of this year. it's showtime for ticket prices. average movie prices in the u.s. are at an all-time high of $8.38. that's up from just under $8 last year, according to the national association of theater owners. it's mainly due to surcharges tacked on by 3d and imax films. oddly enough, with inflation adjustments, movie tickets are actually less than 40 years ago. mayor bloomberg's plan to ban jumbo sodas in new york has fallen flat. a state court upheld a march decision that the ruling is unconstitutional. mayor michael bloomberg had issued the ban to cut down on retailers like 7/11 selling super-s

insisting the drivers are stealing their fare autos can i get a cheer here from everybody who has a family to feed? thoos illegal taxi are mack making it impossible for law abiding taxi drivers to pay our bills and feed our familis. >> this cabby heaped criticism on the mayor. >> companies like lift and uber are creating jobs in the city and also fulfilling needs that customers didn't like them, swront to use them. >> cabbies see the mayor as the enemy now. >> i got threatened by two cab drivers. >> waiting on word a judge was about to issue his ruling on the services. the decision came late into the afternoon. abc 7 news was here as ruling was landed -- handed down. >> the side car ceo was relieved recommending alouing the companies to keep operating much as they are after file something additional paper work. >> the public utilities commission acknowledging that this is aervice for society, for california people love this service. >> before they can vote there is a 30 day public comment period they're likely to hear an earful from the taxi industry. >> state electricity regulators callin

insisting the drivers are stealing their fare autos can i get a cheer here from everybody who has a family to feed? thoos illegal taxi are mack making it impossible for law abiding taxi drivers to pay our bills and feed our familis. >> this cabby heaped criticism on the mayor. >> companies like lift and uber are creating jobs in the city and also fulfilling needs that customers didn't like them, swront to use them. >> cabbies see the mayor as the enemy now. >> i got threatened by two cab drivers. >> waiting on word a judge was about to issue his ruling on the services. the decision came late into the afternoon. abc 7 news was here as ruling was landed -- handed down. >> the side car ceo was relieved recommending alouing the companies to keep operating much as they are after file something additional paper work. >> the public utilities commission acknowledging that this is a great service for society, for california people love this service. >> before they can vote there is a 30 day public comment period they're likely to hear an earful from the taxi industry. >> state electricity regulator

they would be faced to raise fares. >>> i'm scott budman. how often have you been in a coffee shop unable to find a plug for your phone. coming up, the technology that will allow you to drop your phone and charge it as you sipp >>> plus creepy and crawly. the find that caused two local warehouses to just shut down. >>> and i'm in the werth center. the fog continues to roll in near the bay and at the coastline. pretty clear across oakland. we're going to have more on the fog factor forecast coming up in a few minutes. meanwhile, if you're heading out to the a's game temperatures in the low 60s. take that jacket. the low 60s. look at 'em. living on cloud nine with that u-verse wireless receiver. you see in my day, when my mom was repainting the house, you couldn't just set up a tv in the basement. i mean, come on! nope. we could only watch tv in the rooms that had a tv outlet. yeah if we wanted to watch tv someplace else, we'd have to go to my aunt sally's. have you ever sat on a plastic covered couch? [ kids cheering ] you're missing a good g

the agency says it would have to raise fares 18% to compensate. union leaders say b.a.r.t.'s math does not add up. >>> still ahead here at 5:00, there's some taxi trouble. the reason that these taxi drivers are fighting for your fare. >>> a homecoming more than 60 years in the making. the emotional moment for a bay area family finally getting some closure. >>> and how about this, powering up without plugging in. the new experiment that starbucks is starting in the south bay. >>> and good afternoon. i'm jeff ranieri in the nbc bay area weather center. a mild day across most of the bay. a live look outside shows plenty of haze. we're going to talk more about these air quality concerns and the air quality forecast, plus your fog factor forecast in just a few minutes. >>> it was a fiery scene late last night, a series of explosions, and today authorities say it was a combination of human error and equipment failure. this happened at the blue rhino propane plant near orlando, florida. you see the flames here. blue rhino is a popular brand of propane used for a lot of barbecues in

also saying southwest offered $66 fares to some flights in texas but did not provide any seats at that price. southwest says thee were temporary circumstances aggravate bid a glitch in inconvenient torey and sales system. we've corrected the issue to prevent this from happening again. now, coming up at 5:00 we did home work for you. find out where to get best deals on back to school supplies. you're going to be surprised. seriously. >> looking forward to that. >> the watch abc 7 live stream is now available for you here in the bay area. >> you can enjoy favorite newscasts and tv shows and watch on your smart phone, tab blet and computer. >> it's a special benefit brought to you by abc and at and tu verse. go to abc 7 news.com and enter your provider account information. you'll get watch abc live strem. >> up next he says vitamin on the label. how healthy sit for you?. >> battle now brewing over vitamin water. >> i'm cheryl jennings. coming up at 5:00 it could be a bay area first. local ti wants to use eminent domain to buy up troubled mortgages in town. plus, george orwell's 1984 could

metro has the highest fare box recovery rates. subsidies? we recover 80% through the fare box. it's the most efficient recovery in the united states. it lacks a dedicated source of revenue and only transit system in the united states that lacks a dedicated source of revenue. that's why i say to my friend from new jersey, my republican predecessor introduced this legislation that you want to cut. tom davis was the chairman of the oversight and government reform committee. republican congressman from virginia, 11th district from virginia in a i'm privileged to represent. he and i saw eye to eye. we needed federal help and the federal government had a special responsibility, because this is the nation's capital. 12 million visitors use that metro system during the course of the year, unsubsidized by the federal government. the only subsidy we ever get is every four years when there is an inauguration. other than that, we are on our own. tom davis, my republican predecessor felt as all of us did, there was a special obligation to help on capital improvement because it is an aging s

every state like wisconsin with higher quality outcomes and lower costs, there are five other states faring worse. even within states, the regional variation in health care spending and quality is troublesome. unfortunately, instead of advancing and fostering forward thinking innovations like those working in wisconsin, far too many of my fellow lawmakers are looking backward when it comes to health care. in the house of representatives, the republican leadership has scheduled votes to repeal or defund the affordable care act almost 40 times. some state governments, including, unfortunately, my own, have refused to move forward with america's new health care law and are undermining its effectiveness at every chance possible. now some of my colleagues in the senate are threatening to shut down the government if investments in our health care system are not stripped out of our budget entirely. families and businesses in wisconsin and across the country are tired of these political games. for as long as some of my colleagues and some of the governors across this country remain glued to the pas

louis, they told mcdonald's what they could do s do with its fare. fast food supporters and their employees are saying their wages are too small to live on. >> transportation, taxes, food, everything is so expensive here, especially rent. >> for many that pay is below the poverty line, and an industry that earns billions can afford to pay workers better. they workers are part of a movement to raise the minimum wage from just over $7 an hour to over $9 and $10 an hour. >> if we were to raise the minimum wage to $10.10 an hour, that would boost the economy. it's going to fuel a positive cycle. >> reporter: protests this week were planned in seven cities, calling for wages as high as $15 an hour for fast food workers. it could also drive up prices. this big mac cost me $3.99 before taxes. but if minimum wage went up to $15 an hour, a cost of a big mac could go up $65 cents and a big mac meal could go up $1. in d.c. a proposal requiring higher wages at big box real retailer has walmart saying it will cancel construction at three of its stores. >> you los

how did they fare, nicole? >> both are dow components, two huge names in big pharma, pfizer a winner, up about half a percent, merck down about a half a percent. both companies have tried to keep their costs down for marketing and such, but also they both have the same situation which is generic competition. having the patents expire. merck, for example, for singulare lost 80% of sales because of that. when you see that these companies don't have the big drugs to get out there, that, obviously, gives them some intense competition from the generic market, and that's something they both have noted. and that's what we're seeing. and merck also talked about research and development, a little weak in that area. david: thank you, nicole. appreciate it. liz: thanks, nicole. europe's battered economy may actually be finally showing signs of life. here's what happened, because we've heard those headlines before a couple months ago, but now we got better than expected economic data hitting the markets. we've got someone

bart says if they meet the union's demands they would have to increase fares to riders by 18%. >> that seems steep at this point. they are not already cheap. >> it's already expensive. not thrilled about that. definitely it's going to be a struggle. definitely. >> reporter: other riders we spoke to say they're willing to pay the extra bucks. >> just more convenient to work in san francisco because at the bart station, if i take caltrain i have to walk two miles to get to the office. >> reporter: good news so far bart and the two unions agree if talks progress over the week, they could continue the temporary contract extension until a deal is reached. but progress needs to come first. in oakland, cate caugiran, kpix 5. >> union officials say they will give the public 72 hours' notice if they decide to strike. >>> today marin county supervisors are taking up the problem of freeway jumping. marinwood residents say too many commuters heading southbound on highway 101 get off at miller creek road, then travel along through neighborhood streets before getting back on the freeway. the problem

the agency says it will have to raise fares 18s for compensate the raises. others say b.a.r.t.'s math doesn't add up. >>> a bay area soldier who died in the korean war finally had a chance to return home hours ago. family members receiving the res of joseph david steinberg at mineta's international airport. bob redell was there for vet emotional homecoming. >> i wouldn't have missed this for anything. >> reporter: 62 years -- >> i'm welcoming home a soldier. >> reporter: three months. >> he was my uncle. >> reporter: exactly one day after his death. >> i'm really welcoming home a soldier. >> reporter: family of sergeant first class joseph steinberg no longer has to wonder if this day was )vr going to come. >> like a miracle, because who would have thought this ever would have happened. this has been a godsend, it really has, to be able to finally bring his remains home. >> reporter: born in san francisco and already a veteran of world war ii, steinberg reenlisted in the army thinking he'd never have to go back to war but it was ironically his infantry unit that was the first to

meanwhile, management says it would have to raise fares 18% for the next three years to meet the union's pay demand. that would be on top of the approved pay rates for new cars. stay with us as sunday's deadline approaches. stay with ktvu for continuing coverage. we'll bring you the latest on air, online as it develops. >>> the remains of a u.s. soldier from the korean war are now back home here in the bay area this morning. ktvu's janine de la vega joining us live in san jose where the remains came home just minutes ago and now they are on their way to his final resting place. good morning, janine. >> reporter: good morning, dave. it was very emotional at the san jose airport. the plane carrying the body of army sergeant joseph steinberg landed here about 45 minutes agoant at the airport -- ago at the airport. his family was there on the tarmac. they draped an american flag over his caskets. here's video taken in the last hour. it shows the funeral procession. let's go to that right now. [taps] >> reporter: the procession will be going to the los gatos mortuary. you can see it there. pa

it is set for them to pay the new workers with are looking for they would have to raise fares 80% over three years. back to you. >>mark: but denied the oakland city council will consider a proposal to accept up to $2 million in federal funding for an expanded surveillance center to monitor the port of oakland area. the city council president supports the program, called the domestic awareness center because it would help police and fire officials up work better together to respond to emergencies. but an aclu attorney sent a letter urging the council to withhold approval for now because of " significantly privacy concerns. " if the funding is approved, oakland would be diversity in the country that would have a center like this that the combined city port project. >>darya: and about 30 residents in east oakland came together last night to hear from city officials about safety. the meeting comes almost a week after the murder of longtime residents 66 year-old judy solomon. investigators said they have some promising leads, however they still need to help-and need the help of the communit

that will be on the fare hikes. the leaders say they are sceptical about the numbers and they say basically that is a scare tactic during the negotiations. we'll follow this progress or lack in the negotiations as the morning continues. >>> the deadline approaches stay right here with us for the coverage of the strike threat. we'll bring you the latest on the air, online and to your tweeter feed. >>> and the last traffic check we saw some things. we have noticed it is lighter than usual today at the plaza. we have the metering lights on they may go on soon. we have movement there at the toll plaza the fast track lights. once they turn them on you will see a solid delay here at the toll plaza of 10 minutes. the bridge is good you from using that getting over to the hayward side. no problems. 101 near 92 is a problem spot. so far it is looking okay. if you are driving in the valley, we don't see a lot going on. northbound 101 is good. that's usual at this hour. we have slow traffic by now. we have a lot of things goin

bart says if it caves to union demands it means raising fares by 18%. talks are expected to continue today and we are hearing from both sides they will continue every day until sunday to the deadline. live in millbrae, cate caugiran, kpix 5. >> union officials say if another strike is necessary, they will give 72 hours' notice. >>> today the oakland city council will consider a measure aimed to reduce violence and vandalism at protests. demonstrators smashed windows during recent protests of george zimmerman's acquittal. the measure would ban possession of 4578 miles an hour, wrenches and -- hammers, wrenches and slingshots and other items that could cause damage at demonstrations. >>> today a military judge will announce the verdict in the trial of a u.s. soldier accused of helping the enemy. we have live pictures where we are waiting for bradley manning's arrival at fort meade, maryland. he is on trial for giving classified national security documents to the website wikileaks. he charged with several counts of espionage, computer fraud and theft. mann

bart is warning passengers if the unions get the pay increase they demand expect a large fare hike. a passenger we spoke with this morning feels caught up in the middle. >> it is frustrating as a passenger but what is frustrating is the back and forth and one is on vacation, someone is showing up, someone is not showing up. neither side really cares it seems too much about us. i figure i will not accident i -- i will drive. >> if there is progress in the talks they will work pass the august 4 dead hype but they are discussing the possibility of another strike just in case much the major transit companies in the bay area are expected to meet today to discuss what they will do if there is another bart strike. >> thank you, matt, and now develop news from florida, the huge propane plant explosion outside orlando. here is amateur video showing the flames 150' in the air. this is from a local neighborhood. the fire now is out. no deaths are reported. but four people are in critical condition this morning. we will have more on the story right here coming up in our 6:30 half hour. >> the r

>> the spectacle may be focus on the primary but the big question how are these candidates able to fare in a general election and you saw what happened with mitt romney. he went so far to the right. wasn't able to come back. >> shameless plug. you first. >> i've got to congratulate the 2,36 latino children who are reading for latino for looratin literature program. >> government shutdown strategy is not necessarily a strategy designed to win as opposed to something designed to have the fight. >> bob corker called it silly and rough on it. molly? >> shout-out to my son who turns 4 tomorrow. he has managed to survive four years of my parenting amazing. i love you, baby boy. >> my shameless plug, remember doug bailey at the museum. a bittersweet evening of celebrations and remembering. you can watch the president's speech on the economy live at 2:00 p.m. here on msnbc. see you back here tomorrow. coming up next is chris jansing. bye-bye. i'm meteorologist bill karins with your business travel forecast. thunderstorms found in numerous spots in the southeast. they will be hit and miss down i

the agency says it would have to raise fares 18% to compensate. union leaders say b.a.r.t.'s math does not add up. >>> meantime, laura, all the other mass transit companies in the bay area meeting today to talk about what to do in the event of a b.a.r.t. strike. the strike earlier this month snarled up traffic and crammed other bus and ferry lines. we'll be continuing to follow this story and have updates this evening on nbc bay area news at 5 clob and 6:00. >> if a strike happens, you'll want to turn to us monday morning. >> lit be bananas. >>> scott mcgrew, you promised us new information on housing prices. >> time is up. >> time is up. good morning. we've got all kind of housing information. there's a zillow report in the new housing and existing home reports. the one we like to follow is case-shiller. it shows houses in the san francisco metro market jumped more than 4% last month. the area we're talking about is san francisco county over to the east bay, not the south bay. on a year-to-year basis, prices are up 24%. that's the most in the nation. >>> twitter this mornin

that would be on top of approved fare hikes to pay for a car. leaders say they are sceptical about the calculations. and stay with us for coverage of the bart strike threat. we'll bring you the latest as it develops. >>> thank you. >>> 5:07. let's bring sal back. are you taking care of your friends. >> good morning to you. let's take a look at the commute. >> that is looking pretty good no major problems here if you are driving to the toll plaza getting up to the area. you from driving into san jose, this traffic is looking very nice. now to steve. >> well a pretty good fog bank, hazy skies some of that southerly direction and brings up some of the smoke and so we have hazy skies once the clouds break off and we have a breeze. and to the north. that's about it. a lot of low clouds in place they will burn off slowly and head back to the coast. not much of a change as we talked about. it has moved past randall in hawaii. he said cloudy. rains moving through. brisk winds but most it looks like will be winding down. they're about ton i know at 3 to

bart says if it caves to demands it means raising fares by 18%. and this comes from the riders. talks are expected to continue today. and we're told they will continue every day until that sunday deadline. live in millbrae, cate caugiran, kpix 5. >> union officials say if another strike is necessary, they will give 72 hours' notice. >>> opening day is delayed. the new bay bridge's eastern span will not be ready labor day weekend. a caltrans source told kpix 5 even if the proposed quick fix to 32 broken bolts worked it would take weeks to approve and implement and there isn't enough time. the working theory for now is that the bridge will open in december. >>> surveillance video helped build a case against a bay area couple accused of stealing from airline passengers the day of the asiana crash. sean crudup a baggage handler at united and his wife raychas thomas were charged with stealing items from luggage. the suspects tried to return some of the suitcase items at nordstrom's and their luck ran out. >> our victim is well known in nordstrom's apparently. nordstrom's contacted he

bart is warning passengers that the unions get the pay increase they demand expect to see a large fare hike. bart is attempting to turn the public again the unions and a possible strike could come in five days and computers are uneasy. >> if it goes on longer than three or four days, dill change how i feel. >> we will, again, give the public a 72-hour notice. >> union leaders say if there is progress in the talks, they will continue to talk beyond the deadline, august 4, but they are still planning on the possibility of a strike. >> thank you. it is 5:03. the agenda at the city council meeting includes discussion over resolution expressing concerns about safety at the chevron refinery. the counsel will decide whether to direct staff to determine if dangerous conditions still exist at the refinery a year after the fire sent 15,000 people to hospitals with breathing issues. the city plans to sue chevron for damages stemming from the fire. the contra costa tomorrows reports that richmond hired the same burlingame-based law firm that represented victims of the san bruno pipeline disaster c

the agency says it would have to raise fares 18% to compensate. union leaders, they say b.a.r.t.'s math simply does not add up. >>> meantime all other major mass transit companies in the bay area will meet today to talk about what to do in the event of a b.a.r.t. strike. the strike earlier this month snarled up traffic and crammed other bus and ferry lines. we'll, of course, continue following this story and we'll vup dates this evening on nbc bay area news at 5:00 and 6:00. >>> it is 5:50 a.m. coming up, new trade rumors overnight involving major players on the giants. the fan favorites that could soon be wearing new uniforms. >>> a bizarre controversy this morning over the british ten pound note leads to death threats. we'll take a look in business. [ female announcer ] new nature valley soft-baked oatmeal squares. hearty oatmeal now softly baked with a drizzle of cinnamon. it's a brand-new take on a morning classic. soft-baked oatmeal squares. new from nature valley. ♪ you have to let me know [ female announcer ] when sweet and salty come together, the taste is irresistible.

that would be on top of already approved fare hikes to help pay for new bart rail cars. union leaders say they are very skeptical about bart's calculations. >>> as sunday's deadline approaches, stay with ktvu for continuing coverage. we'll bring you the latest on air, online and through your twitter feed as it develops. >>> well, tropical storm flossie is now being downgraded to a tropical depression. this is video from yesterday as flossie made its way across maui. the national weather service has canceled all storm and flash flood warning across the hawaiian islands, but it does say power outages and road closures are still likely. flossie is expected to bring rain and high winds to oahu today. flossie is also causing problems for people right here in the bay area. at sfo yesterday we found a number of united airlines passengers who were told their flights had been canceled. in total united canceled six flights to hawaii. one woman was told she was have to wait until saturday to get another flight out. that meant having to cancel her trip to see her best friend. >> i w

the agency says it would have to raise fares 18% to compensate. union leaders say b.a.r.t.'s math doesn't add up. in the meantime, all major mass transit companies in the bay area will meet today to talk about what to do in the event of a b.a.r.t. strike. the strike earlier this month snarled traffic and crammed other bus and ferry lines. we'll have an update tonight on nbc bay area news at 5:00 and 6:00. >>> right now we want to get you back to that breaking news out of san francisco. a two-alarm fire turns into a police investigation at a suspected marijuana grow house in the visitacion valley neighborhood. that investigation on going at the home on the 100 block of tucker avenue near bayshore and highway 101. we're told by a witness this one is still on going. christie smith is on scene right now and has the latest out there. christie, what's going on? >> reporter: good morning to you, jon. i can tell you san francisco firefighters have recently left the scene. here is what happened. they first got the call and thought that the smoke was coming out of the house next door,

. >> that's going to cost our riders 18% fare increase. >> reporter: stuck in the crossfire are the daily commuters who rely on the system. >> i think that i'm more sided with bart than the union because i think they are well paid. >> they should come to a deal, man. >> reporter: you know about another strike? >> definitely worried because it's going to just disrupt everything. >> reporter: phil matier, kpix 5. >> and bart tells us there's been progress on small issues but not the main sticking points and so far both sides say they are standing their ground. >>> the new eastern span of the bay bridge will not be opening labor day weekend as had been hoped. the caltrans source tells kpix 5 even if a proposed quick fix to 32 broken bolts works, it would take weeks to approve and implemented. now it's most likely the bridge will open in december. a permanent fix for the bolt problem is expected by then. >>> a united airline baggage handler and his wife are accused of trying to profit off the asiana crash at sfo. police satisfy sean crudup and his girlfriend raychas thomas were caught on vide

let me show you how the stocks have been faring. ubs had a solid performance in the second quarter. pretax profit of 1 billion swiss franks. you can see the share price, one of the better performers across the banking sector today. up nearly 3%. some of the investors have seized upon the wealth management numbers and also what we saw from the investment bank, this was solid. but a bit of a pop in the stock as well. the company says it is the right time to buy back the toxic for assets fund it offloaded to the snb in 2008. this exit from financial crisis here at times has been well received by the markets. deutsche bank has posted a miss on its second quarter pretax numbers. analysts were expecting a number of about 1.3 billion euros. number came in at 792 million. miss there on that. barclays, you see the share price down sharply today. this is a negative response to a 17% dip in its second quarter pretax profit from a year ago, but most of the reaction has been about the rights issue, the company aims to raise 5.8 billion pounds and this is a deeply discounted offering today, down

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. >> bart said today it would need to raise fare 18 percent over the next three years if it ghivs to union demand for pay raise requested. union leader is skeptical of particle cue las vegas. >> not sure when the new bay bridge will actually open but we know it won't be labor day weechbd the discovery of there broken bolt delayed completion of the bridge until at least december. but few week ago panel of expert said the bridge could open to traffic while crew complete fix for the bad bolt. cal-trans left that decision up to the federal highway administration which is expected to decide in a few week but spokesman concerns to us tonight labor day opening is quote off the table. >> new at 11:00 december peckable crime somebody is stealing items off graves at santa cruz cemetery. the thieves hit at least 500 grave site at oak wood memorial cemetery taking 1,000 dollars in items including 10 pound angel stt you, american flag, flowers, lights even framed pictures. the santa cruz sentinel reports that victims believe more than 1 person is involved because so many items have been stolen. >

. >> bart said today it would need to raise fare 18 percent over the next three years if it ghivs to union demand for pay raise requested. union leader is skeptical of particle cue las vegas. >> not sure when the new bay bridge will actually open but we know it won't be labor day weechbd the discovery of there broken bolt delayed completion of the bridge until at least december. but few week ago panel of expert said the bridge could open to traffic while crew complete fix for the bad bolt. cal-trans left that decision up to the federal highway administration which is expected to decide in a few week but spokesman concerns to us tonight labor day opening is quote off the table. >> new at 11:00 december peckable crime somebody is stealing items off graves at santa cruz cemetery. the thieves hit at least 500 grave site at oak wood memorial cemetery taking 1,000 dollars in items including 10 pound angel stt you, american flag, flowers, lights even framed pictures. the santa cruz sentinel reports that victims believe more than 1 person is involved because so many items have been stolen. >

. >> bart said today it would need to raise fare 18 percent over the next three years if it ghivs to union demand for pay raise requested. union leader is skeptical of particle cue las vegas. >> not sure when the new bay bridge will actually open but we know it won't be labor day weechbd the discovery of there broken bolt delayed completion of the bridge until at least december. but few week ago panel of expert said the bridge could open to traffic while crew complete fix for the bad bolt. cal-trans left that decision up to the federal highway administration which is expected to decide in a few week but spokesman concerns to us tonight labor day opening is quote off the table. >> new at 11:00 december peckable crime somebody is stealing items off graves at santa cruz cemetery. the thieves hit at least 500 grave site at oak wood memorial cemetery taking 1,000 dollars in items including 10 pound angel stt you, american flag, flowers, lights even framed pictures. the santa cruz sentinel reports that victims believe more than 1 person is involved because so many items have been stolen. >

management is saying it would have to raise fares of at least 18% for the next three years to meet the union's pay demand. that would be on top of already approved pay hikes for union cars. the president for station agents says she is skeptical of b.a.r.t.'s calculations. stay tuned to ktvu for the latest, we'll bring you the latest on air, online, and to your twitter feed as it develops. >>> explosions rocked a gas plant 30 miles northwest of orlando. several people are missing, and feared dead at the blue rhino propane plant in taveras. the orlando sent nail is reporting 24 people were working the night shift when that first explosion was reported. 10 people are missing at this hour. you're looking right now at live pictures from the scene. the plant just full of flames. people living as far as a mile away from this plant have now been evacuated. the plant continues to burn in these live pictures from the scene there near orlando, florida. we will continue to bring you updates and developments as we get them later in this newscast. >>> tropical storm flossie is no more. it's been dow

. >> that's going to cost our riders 18% fare increase. >> stuck in the cross fire are the daily commuters who rely on the system. >> i think that i'm more excited with bart as a union rather than the people. i think they are well paid. >> you know, another strike. >> definitely worried. because it's going to disrupt everything. >> phil, kpix5. >> bart tells us there's been progress on small issues, but not the main sticking points. so far, both sides say they are standing their ground. >>> if you weren't holding your breath for the opening of the new eastern span of the bay bridge. kpix5 learned it's not going to happen by labor day. a cal tran source tells us even if the quick fix to 32 broken bolts work, it would take weeks to approve and implement the plan. the working theory for now that the bridge will open sometime in december. >>> new at 10:00, we learn that a huge number of american families are having trouble affording a basic need. diapers. kit doe tells us what this does to kids and their parents. >> diapers, for struggling moms, they're as critical as food, rent, and medicine.

management is saying it would have to raise fares of at least 18% for the next three years to meet the union's pay demand. that would be on top of already approved pay hikes for union cars. the president for station agents says she is skeptical of b.a.r.t.'s calculations. stay tuned to ktvu for the latest, we'll bring you the latest on air, online, and to your twitter feed as it develops. >>> explosions rocked a gas plant 30 miles northwest of orlando. several people are missing, and feared dead at the blue rhino propane plant in taveras. the orlando sent nail is reporting 24 people were working the night shift when that first explosion was reported. 10 people are missing at this hour. you're looking right now at live pictures from the scene. the plant just full of flames. people living as far as a mile away from this plant have now been evacuated. the plant continues to burn in these live pictures from the scene there near orlando, florida. we will continue to bring you updates and developments as we get them later in this newscast. >>> tropical storm flossie is no more. it's been dow

the gold club already held the job fare last week expected to create 100 jobs. rest didn't of san jose are divide over have gone by kin i club doychbility if you can it's great. >> if it works it work if it doesn't it doesn't. >> another resident doesn't want her children exposed to i it. >> why in. wouldn't lick it for my kids. >> maybe exposed to something. >> these not good for the eye. >>reporter: at the time proposed regular litigation for adult club in san jose have to go to committeeçó of the city council first so when the gold club opens next week, week from thursday, it won't be bond by the new regulation at least not to start. in san jose, david louie abc 7 news. >> there's much more ahead this monday night. coming up. final decision. labor day opening for the bay bridge. on or off the table. >> there is now less expensive way to get down to los angeles. we compare your option next on 7 on your side. >> also west coast version of william sport. young baseball players across the nation coming to one east bay city for major championship. that flying ca

this state is broken up into different regions so they have to look at providers and provide a network fare very local and regional sorry regional hospital chain that will look very difficult thing and maybe where there is only one public a hospital. they will have a completely different network up their. so with their ability to offer the insurance package we see those providers in those global areas. >> can you comment will there be sufficient competition? >> let's hear from our caller from north carolina and is insured. >> caller: i am so glad you are there today. i taught for years in new jersey in your both covered by blue cross blue shield. i had to go out on the stand could not finish return and -- my term but i had a stroke i lost my insurance but was still covered under his but when he passed away they informed me know my insurance is not under free under his i have to pay but every year my premiums are more and more now is $1,200 taken out of my pension check. i have to have it so it doesn't matter if i heard obama say something if you are injured and he paid premiums you will get

it provides service from bay area to sacramento, reno and los angeles with fares as low as $1. so, we decided to check into it to see if the service is as good as advertised. there is little doubt why people are tracted. a stream of passengers boarded for the trip to los angeles. the gonzales family made l.a. to san francisco round trip for just $33 each. >> because of the price. that was major consideration. >> i found it and it was $33 going down and $36 coming back. >> tickets were $15 for one way. >> fares fluctuate according to the demand there is at least one seat available for $1 mike waters is with megabus. >> if it's slow booking it may hold down until getting full or booking rates speeds up. >> megabus began service in december. and didn't take long for greyhound to respond now offering fairs with faster service. >> we rolled out our express service back in may, 2012 we've seen 25% increase. >> we compared fares using three itineraries from san francisco to los angeles. we found fares were comparable if you booked as little as two weeks in advance but could be twice a

hitting and even though they used different closures down the stretch, this one still had a beard to fare. >> the team is making a habit of dropping into the white house. last season and team manager gave the president a special sign of bad and ball. >> we want to present you with a kwoum of gifts here for thank for taking time out for us. >> the president make note of the team dedication to the community service. you can fiepd the president's entire speech under the hot topic section at www.ktvu.com. >>> a south bay family will hold a proper bare yell for a korean war veteran. and are expect to arrive tomorrow. he's been classified as missing an action for more than 50 years until his remains were identified. the army collected from family members. the funeral is scheduled later this summer at golden gate national cemetery. . >>> rain barrying down in high why. and remarks by pope francis as it marks the shift of the vatican. >>> cool weather remains over the bay, coming up how long will this shower stick around. >>> an early morning fire in the valley today forced the closure of a day s

it provides service from bay area to sacramento, reno and los angeles with fares as low as $1. so, we decided to check into it to see if the service is as good as advertised. there is little doubt why people are tracted. a stream of passengers boarded for the trip to los angeles. the gonzales family made l.a. to san francisco round trip for just $33 each. >> because of the price. that was major consideration. >> i found it and it was $33 going down and $36 coming back. >> tickets were $15 for one way. >> fares fluctuate according to the demand there is at least one seat available for $1 mike waters is with megabus. >> if it's slow booking it may hold down until getting full or booking rates speeds up. >> megabus began service in december. and didn't take long for greyhound to respond now offering fairs with faster service. >> we rolled out our express service back in may, 2012 we've seen 25% increase. >> we compared fares using three itineraries from san francisco to los angeles. we found fares were comparable if you booked as little as two weeks in advance but could be twice a

bart says riders would face an 11% fare increase in 2014. 5% in 2015 and 9% in 2016. according to the chief negotiator those projections are false. she claims bart has a surplus that would fund the proposals. >>> the faa is advising all foreign airlines to perform instrument landings at sfo. the recommendations were made yesterday in the wake of the asiana airlines flight 214 crash. two aborted landings. part of the problem is the approach to the runways that is over featureless water which makes it difficult to pilot whose are unfamiliar with the airport. >> what happens is we think we are higher from the ground than we are so we could be taken by surprise. >> the faa said air traffic controllers will assign approaches that use a gps system. >>> an 18-year-old man is accused of scamming more than a dozen people out of thousands of dollars and police fear there could be more victims. investigators say he placed a false ad on craigslist offer a condo for rent but would disappear after collecting the security deposit and first month rent. police believe he scammed rente

the simple tricks to get the best air fares ts fall. we're watching out for you tonight on "the willis report". ♪ gerri: the bankrupt motor city detroit has found a way out of its sky high health care sts for public service workers. obamacare. according to he new york times detroit is considering pushing its younger retirees on to the obamacare exchanges to release some of the pressure of the 5 billion the city as a retiree health costs. sticking it to you, the taayer. with more on this, president of the american action forum. i don't know ho many times i talked about the unintended consequences of obamacare. this pretty much stops the mall. what. gerri? >> this is a case of unintended consequences. obamacare is average pilot subsidies. anybody in financial trouble is going to try to find a way to get their hands on the subsidies here is an ingenus way for a bankruptcy too say health care s no wonddr our problem. now over to the exchange's. you know, they are free and clear. gerri: but we are not. that is what makes me so mad. listee

. >> that's going to cost our riders 18% fare increase. >> reporter: stuck in the crossfire are the daily commuters who rely on the system. >> i think that i'm more siding with bart rather than the people because they are well paid. >> they should come to a deal. >> reporter: do you know about another strike? >> definitely worried because it's going to just disrupt everything. >> reporter: and it will disrupt just about everything because although bart has gotten one extra ferry to start working the bay if the there's a strike and one extra bus line in from concord, it's still not going to move the commuters nearly as well as bart does on any given day. allen? >> phil, we're three weeks into a 30-day cooling-off period. things aren't cool. they are ice cold. there's no movement. >> reporter: no. there is not. not on the key issues. this is coming down to money, allen. and that's what's so difficult for both sides to deal with. on one side, bart is demanding that the workers start paying more and more into their pensions and healthcare. the workers are resisting that. on the other side the

. >> that's going to cost our riders 18% fare increase. >> reporter: stuck in the crossfire are the daily commuters who rely on the system. >> i think that i'm more siding with bart rather than the

today bart warned passengers if the unions get the pay increase they're demanding large fare hikes are expected. question is can both sides sit down and hammer out an agreement by sunday? >> we'll get back and make progress. >> what we're afraid of that sha we only have four more days and we're concerned that the issues are complicated. they're big. and they divide use negotiations have been stagnant. bart lead negotiator has been criticized. passengers now preparing for a possible strike its frustrating a second time around. and so. >> there is a number of people that commute so it divides the office when that happens. >> other agencies are also preparing for a possible bart strike. in oakland abc 7 news. >>> a tropical storm moving towards hawaii is expected to weaken but tropical storm flossie strong enough to delay ask cancel flights at all three airports. 12 united air lines flights were cancelled, six departing and six arriving at eekland international airport four flights cancelled three departing one arriving. two other arriving flights delayed. four flights cancelled two arriv