good afternoon, i'm dan ashley. >> i'm carolyn johnson. a news conference just wrapped up in santa clara involving a general contractor of the new 49ers stadium where a truck driver was killing this morning while delivering construction materials. >> sky 7 was over the scene of the accident after it happened. abc 7 news is live at levis stadium with the latest on how this happened. >> reporter: well, the co-director of the $1.3 billion stadium project met with reporters and says he does not know what caused this accident, this fatal accident in which a truck driver was struck by falling rebar. the driver has within identified as a 60-year-old

edward lake junior of vacaville. the death left everyone in shock. >> first it was shock, then, tragic. a fellow co-worker lost his life that. sank in quick. it's emotional. i mean... it's banged up in there. >> the driver was struck about 6:45 in the morning. sky 7 gives you view of the scene. the driver later died at the hospital. investigators will be looking into where he was stand whgt rebar broke loose. a sign at the yard warns to stay in the truck or far it from when loading or unloading. the driver worked for one of the largest makers of rebar, rebar used in construction to strengthen concrete. cal osha will be investigating

the accident. this is the second fatal accident of the stadium this year, in june, an employee of shindler elevator was killed by a counter weight. the joint venture contractor working on the stadium issued a statement saying quote we're saddened to confirm the driver passed away as a result of his injuries. our thoughts and prayers go out to his family during this very difficult time. the 49ers organization issued a message of condolences to the driver's family. >> reporter: the company indicated cal osha told them the job site is now safe, there was no criminal activity here. so the job site reopens tomorrow morning with workers coming back on the job and they will be offered a support network and counseling to deal with the death of a co-worker. >> that will be a tough day.

thank you very much. contract talks underway to avoid a bart strike at midnight. bart says it's willing to negotiate as long as necessary for a settlement. yesterday, bart submitted what it calls it's last, best, and final offer. union members say they're committed to strike if there is no progress. union reps pushed back the deadline 24 hours to midnight tonight in efforts to get bart back to the bargaining table. commuters say they're just frustrated. >> this is about 5:00, if you're going to hit the strike or not. so the yo-yo sfekt not enjoyable. >> we're surprised, stunned to get the last offer. it's not an adequate offer. it does not address our safety concerns or meet economic requirements that the workers have and so we have to get back to the table.

>> bart says the offer includes a 12% increase. the unions say two sides are about $16 million apart. >> the negotiations drag on, people around the bay area depend on bart are making alternate plan autos ready to scram skpbl getting ready to spend more time getting to, and from work. wayne freedman is live with that part of the story. >> commuters are fed up at this point with uncertainty of not knowing what is going to happen tomorrow, how they're going to get to work and find that transportation. do they really want to take a ferry boat? carpool? stay home and telecommute? not really. let's begin with austin hahn. >> it's aggravating actually. we're looking at deciding what is going on. they don't tell you until 12:30 in the morning so i set

the alarm and have to check to see what is going to happen. >> austin hahn today joined plenty of other people in what we'll call legion of wonderers, wondering will they get to work tomorrow? if so, how? >> bus, bridge, ferry boat? >>. >> reporter: alternatives are few, it would be difficult to move to an office in this building, a company called regis will rent you an office. >> by hour and day. we have lounge that's we can have use, too. >> reporter: any calls on this with bart going on? >> i've had a couple inquiries based around part time for the day and a couple coming into our lounges. >> reporter: car rent agencies have seen an uptrend too,. even rent a relic. >> did you ever think of yourself as alternative to bart? >> in the transportation field

you're competing against a wide variety of things. >> reporter: so, we wait, wonder. it's limboland of modern commuting left in stasis by a kmurter railroad and unions. >> reporter: would your bosses let you get away with this? >> absolutely not. they pay me what they pay me. if i don't like it, i can find another job. >> bart chartered 200 buses running from nine stations. bart shuttle bus services would run weekdays from 5:00 to 8:00 in the morning and 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. riders have to purchase a round trip ticket in order to take the bus. >> san francisco bay ferry elf panding service. 12 boats in operation instead of eight. there will be an additional landing in san francisco ferry building to help reduce dock

conjeegs car wall carpooling is another fall back, those not wanting to wait can go coordinate a ride. we have assemble aid range of resources for you including realtime traffic maps you can down load our abc 7 news app. go to abc 7. >> be sure to join us an earlier start time of 4:00 a.m. before you head out of the door. >> more news now. san francisco police is concerned after a neighbor was shot to death neighbors heard gunshots at 21 and bartlet. officers found a man shot, he died after being taken to the hospital investigators have not revealed a motive. >> police hope a $10,000

reward will lead to capture of a killer, shot spotter technology picked up. the victim drove a few blocks after being shot then crashed his car, you can see how banged up the car was. detectives believe someone fired him from another -- fire from another car. he died at the scene. >> new developments in the government shut down. abc news learned latest outline of a phone shall senate deal would fund the government through january 15th. senate majority leader and minority leader are leading the negotiations. the white house postponed an afternoon meeting with congressional leaders to give them time to do their work. >> there has been some progress on the senate side with republicans recognizing

it's not attainable. it's not smart, it's not good for the american people. so let america default. >> we've had an opportunity over the last couple days to have some very constructive exchanges of views about how to move forward. >> republicans blame the president for the lack of progress saying he's been unwilling to negotiate on spending cuts and health care law. it's not yet known how house republicans will react to any senate deal. >> the government shut down is keeping most irs workers at home, but that does not mean you're off the hook for taxes. the agency says tuesday deadline for filing taxes if you request saichld-month exnengs april still stands. but the irs says it won't issue refunds until normal government operations resume. so don't expect your money quite as quickly. the agency won't have workers to take calls or help taxpayers in person. more than 90% of ars staff is on a furlough because of the

federal shut down. >> alcatras may be closed during the shut down, but you can get a tour without setting foot on the rock. excursions offer special cruises this week featuring former prisoner bill baker. he served on alcatras three years, stories include run ins with guards and what it was like in his cell. the 90 minute cruises take off from pier 33 tuesday through thursday. >> that would be interesting. >> government may be shut down but weather sent jer open, and fully staffed. >> been a gorgeous weekend. spencer christian is here with what is ahead. >> here is a look at sunny skies all across the bay area and warm conditions from coast to inland. here is a live view from our roof top camera looking across embarcadero. take a look at temperatures 71 in san frachblt san jose, 77. 73 in half moon bay. another live view are at golden gate bridge, blue skies there, no clouds. it's 79 in santa rosa. mid to

upper 70s in all other locations down to livermore, 80 degrees now. here is a live view looking across the bay. to the coast, it's clear, this forecast clear and mild this evening with temperatures ranging from mid 60s to mid-70s, it will cool down overnight. quite cool in spots in early morning hours we'll see lows down to about 40 degrees in some north bay valley locations by mid afternoon looking at another warm day from coast to inland with highs ranging from mid to upper 70s on the coast, mid-80s inland and i'll she how long this will last in the seven-day forecast. dan, carolyn? >> it's nice, thank you. >> still head on abc 7 news at 4:00 who took the crown for the largest gourd in half moon bay? >> niners fans bee of haifing badly. the wave that happened at the wrong time. >> and her disappearance has

been a mystery. the new face in the maddy mccann investigation that could help solve this case. >> michael finney is taking your questions and will answer them here live. you can contact michael on facebook.com/michael finney abc 7 and on twitter at m finney. >> taking a look at the san francisco skyway, you can see it's the usual picture here. traffic on the lefthand side of the screen slowly snaking its way on to the lower deck of the bay bridge. things better for drivers

i'm abc 7 news morning anchor kristin zee what. do you want to tell bart and unions for the possibility of another strike? just post your video message using hashtag dear bart. don't forget to tell us who you are. you might see the video on abc 7 news. >> you just might. you'll hear from riders and impact that these negotiations are having on their lives coming up at 4:30. >> on to business news now black berry troubles continue. emily chang is here with this afternoon's after the bell report. hi, emily. >> good afternoon. stocks in u.s. rising on hopes for a fiscal beyond watching. also net flix is ramping up

battle for living room. kpt has been called a cable killer now net flix may be on the verge of embracing their one-time enemy. bloomberg learned net flix is in early stages of talks to add its app to set top boxes of large and small cable companies. that is accord tolling three people familiar with the matter, facebook agreed to buy an israeli start up and terms of the deal not disclosed but meant to help with the push to get more people around the world connected to the intertleet -- internet through internet.org. black berry making an appeal to consumers urging them not to have concerns about buying a black berry h in a full-page set of ads set to run tomorrow, black berry says it's making changes necessary to

strengthen the company. htc joining apple in rolling out a smart fwon a fingerprint sensor will have security and a 5.9 inch screen making it latest entree into the large smart phone or phablet market. from bloomberg studios dan, carolyn back to you. >> 49ers head coach weighed in today on his team's fans doing the wave at wrong time. scary moments yesterday, arizona cardinals defensive end crumpelled to the ground after tacking niners running back. fans started the wave whether trainers tried to determine whether he had a serious injury. >> when there are carts coming on the field that signifies a serious injury. and you know best thing to do is, you know, silence, let

doctors do their work and if you can -- collective prayer would be appreciated. >> campbell attended team meetings after having an mry. here in the bay area last night. >> that is scary. a mappa man is the winner of the safeway world championship pumpkin weigh off in half moon bay. >> take a look at this, gary miller's winning gourd came in at 1985 pounds. the heaviest the contest has ever seen he wins $6 a pound. safeway offered a bonus of 30,000s fdz it broke the world record of 2009 pounds. >> the pumpkin came up 24 pounds and a few ounces short of that mark. >> that is a lot of pie. >> you can put your arm on the scale! >> right. right. >> no need to lien on the

therm meter. it's warm out there. here is a live doppler 7 hd. you can see at coast loking-db looking out to sea you can't find clouds. here is a view looking down towards ocean beach now which is clear. our forecast features are these, clear skies and cool overnight. it will be chilly in north bay valley locations. warm tomorrow, coast to inland once again. just a little bit cooler mid week an area of high weather bringing us warm pattern and we'll have a big warm up staying with us for a day or so. a center of high pressure shifts inward and circulation shifts. overnight tonight despite the warmth will be cool in spots.

low temperatures dropping down 40 in santa rosa. 41 nappa. mid to upper 40s across the bay area overnight. 81 in san jose. peninsula, highs 78 to san mateo to the coast. nice, mild, 78 in half moon bay. downtown san francisco, we'll approach the 80 degree mark tomorrow we'll see highs around 78 in san francisco. north bay highs low to mid-80s. 84, nappa. east bay nice and mild to warm with highs around 80 degrees at oakland and san leeand dro. 82 castro valley. inland east bay will be a couple degrees warnler with highs mainly into mid-80s. we've got 83 in livermore, here is a look at the accu-weather forecast. this is going to be a nice,

mild week. temperatures dropping off by thursday, friday, bouncing back to low 80s inreasonedland saturday. upper 60s on the coast. then cooling sunday then, monday, looking at a shift in the pattern. cooler but still a nice steady pattern. >> yes. >> thank you. >> coming up next, stars will perform a personal dance in tonight's "dancing with the stars" competition. how couples will be campaigning for votes. >> and after 4:30 a busted police officer celebration at red sox game goes viral. how he's becoming an icon for the state.

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an australian bride who created a facebook page to get john bon jo vismt to walk her down the aisle got her wish. the wedding took place at graceland wedding chapel. the site of the rocker's own wedding. the bride says she has two loves her fiancee and john bovi but not necessarily in that order. >> i love the look on her face. >> woo. >> now down to nine couples in the "dancing with the stars". >> tonight's theme, the best year of my life.

a story played out on the dance floor. >> we have more on what the stars are doing to get your votes. >> reporter: heading into week five of the competition, it's important to note that the closer judge's scores become the more audience vote matters. for several weeks this season on "dancing with the stars" they have been enjoying the view from the top of the judge's score board with you they take nudging for granted and will do all they can do win viewer votes. >> i will promise you to do everything to get out here. >> at the end of the day i'm here to entertain. >> why should they northbound your corner? >> each and everyone of them. >> i think that i don't have

any experience, i'm kind of like, that guy z somehow, it's like, hey. so i don't know. it's -- i feel like this, maybe there is a little bit of relatibility. >> they should vote for him. because he's never danced. that, what he has produced over four weeks is amazing. >> anyone can do this, if you've got the right partner and teacher. why not? >> i want to be here, i think that that is a good reason to stay. i want to do my best. >> and for blue berry muffins as well. in fairfax district abc 7 news. and you can catch two hours of "dancing with the stars" starting at 8:00 tonight then join us for abc 7

news at 11:00. >> just head new leads in a child disappearance that made leadhead lines around the world. >> up next a look at video may help police crack the case of maddy mccann, missing now six years. >> dramatic images of a bridge collapse. watch this. what is being blamed for the accident. >> a city wants to put restrictions on where certain bill boards can be displayed.

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another day of uncertainty we're now more than seven hours from a possible bart strike. >> union reps and officials meeting as we speak in oakland. last night bart submitted what it's calling its last, best, and final offer. >> union reps pushed back the deadline ain an effort to get bart back to the bargaining table. >> bart says it includes a 12% increase over four years. the back and forth rhetoric is frustrating and confusing for commuters. >> we talked to some riders today about what they'd like to say to bart and union autos opinions about a possible bart strike are kind of like bart tickets. if you're down here, you probably have one. it wasn't hard to find riders

who were eager to sound off. >> dear bart i feel like it's a bad relationship. you yank my chain monday, tell me tuesday at midnight maybe i'll offer service. >> dear bart, people like us need to get back and forth to jobs. and doctor appointments and everything else. but we need bart real bad so please don't strike. >> dear bart i know it's not a good idea to strike because it's difficult for students who are depending on bart we have to attend college daily. basically, our grades depend on our attendance. >> dear bart please don't strike. i relie on it for transportation to the east bay. >> a few riders directed frustration at one side or another you know good, benefits. soy like for to you explain

other reason autos bart i stand with workers and feel they should get what they they they deserve and is fair. so please, settle. >> if you have something you want to say send it to us p make sure use hash tag dear bart n san francisco, abc 7 news. >> well, when politicians got involved in the negotiations does it hurt or help the process? >> coming up at 5:00 we'll take a look at influence they have in this labor dispute. >> be sure to join us it occurred a half hour earlier at 4:00 a.m. 4:00 a.m. remember. >> an accused al qaeda member is now in the us to us face terror-related charges. is he in new york where he's expected to stand trial on charges he helped plan and conduct surveillance for bombings of u.s. embassies in africa in 1998. 200 people died. american special operations

sources smashed out libby during a raid. he's hill ill, and now, his wife says her husband suffers from hepatitis c. libby could make a court appearance tomorrow. >> there are new developments in the case of mafd lynn mccann. police releasing new digital images in a major appeal. abc news reporter wendy gillett has the story. >> police in london released new computer again rated images of the potential suspect in the case of mad lynn mccann, the young girl disappearing days before her 4th birthday in may, 2007. she would be 10 years old now. the man is described as white, with short brown hair between 20, 40 years old. he was spotted carrying a young child with blonde hair possibly wearing pajamas the night she disappeared from her

bed. >> i asked the public to look at them f they know who this person is, come forward. >> developments featured on britain's version of "america's most wanted" including a reconstruction of the events the night maddy disappeared. the mccanns left them alone while they went to dinner. >> i think reconstruction can be a useful tool. aiding people's recalling. >> police in portugal suspected mad lynn's parents but then, two years ago, scotland yard police restarted the investigation. >> trying to head everything back to zero. taking everything back to the beginning, and then, reassess everything, accepting nudging. >> police operating on the aassumption she's still alive as her parents await answers, six long years later. >> when it's a special occasion when you should be happiest and mad lynn is not there, that is when it really hits home. >> investigators now have a

list of 41 people of interest after combing through phone records, 15 are british. abc news, new york. >> london police have a man in custody who tried to enter buckingham pal wras with a knife. guards found the weapon as he tried to pass the palace gate. last month authorities arrested two men who breeched royal security and broke into the palace. >> millions of muslims have flocked to mecca for the year's haj. many save money for years and years to take part in the prayer ritual in saudi arabia. islam requires all able-bodieded muslims take part in haj at least once during their lives, health officials are afraid pill fwrimz might return home with middle east respiratory

syndrome core ron yo ya virus. 58 of the people have died keeft zbaurd now investigating sunday's seeking of a party boat in waters off miami. other boaters snapped these photos of the vessel tossing 30 people into the bay. good samaritans helped fish passengers out along with a lab lab, then helped them on to another boat in the area. >> the dog was panicking. one buddy just grabbed him brought him into my boat wech dragged him in. >> investigators are questioning the unlicensed captain of the house boat who charged $20 a piece, many of them did seem no worse for the wear once arriving back on shore. duzens of people ended up in water in eastern china this bridge collapsed over the weekend. surveillance video caught the accident there. you can see there were too many people crossing that foot bridge when it failed under

the stress. park employees had to help get folks out. they threw life rings to advisors about six feet deep. 10 people were injured. >> how scary. >> yes kooum next at 4:00 photo making headlines after the boston-detroit playoff game. a well-known artist's deal. thouch work sold for. >> later you don't have to be first to win. the marathon finish for one man and his message to everyone. >> i'm michael finney. i'm taking questions on twitter and facebook so you can contact me right now at facebook.com/michael finney abc 7 and on twitter. i'll answer questions here live a little later. >> i'm spencer christian. what a beautiful view of the western ski. almost feels like summer out there. i'll let you know how long it will last in just a moment.

>> and taking a look at traffic right now, this is the mcarthur maze from our camera. you can see for those drivers trying to make their way east on interstate 80 heading towards berkeley it's jammed up. perhaps better for drivers on the right side of the screen some heading into downtown san francisco. abc 7 news at 4:00 continues right after this.

big deal in the art world. >> banksy he's is the british graffiti artist. yesterday he had a stall set up with original signed works for sale for just 60s oodz not too many people realized what they were passing by. a man sat for hours before selling anything. by the end of the day he sold eight pieces for $420. one customer tried to bargain two for the price of one. >> well, how big is banksesy to some folks? people crowded to take photos that turned up on the walls in several buildings in san francisco. >> one of the moments from the thrilling tigers and red sox game has become iconic image of red sox lower. a grand slam. >> yes. tigers outfielder made efforts

to catch it but it went over the wall. that is the moment that went viral. check that out, showing a police officer celebrating that big hit. >> yes. you've got to love that. >> that is he said he received calls from reporters around the world and his beard has become a thing of legend. >> yechl he hasn't shaved for 10 days now, his boss has instructed him to keep it growing. >> his outfit and beard expected to be a popular halloween costume in boston. >> yes. another fear the beard. >> yes. >> great picture. i love that. >> yes. let's check on the forecast now i'm the one doing this, here is a live look at live doppler 7 hd. sunny skies and a beautiful pattern of weather here but weather picture tomorrow shows a cold front slicing down through the nation's mid

section. rain into upper mid west and thunderstorms down in parts of western texas and eastern new mexico. phoenix, 85. boston 64. so contrasting patterns and state wide, sunny skies, from top to bottom and west to east. we'll have highs into 80s down through central valley down to los angeles 86. palm springs, 87. warm on the coast tomorrow. speaking of warm coastal weather how about conditions here point bay area tomorrow? highs on the coast mid to upper 70s up to 78 in half moon bay, then around the bay highs into upper 70s to low 80s, inland locations will see highs into low to mid-80s so uniform patterns in the summer. we're calling this summer like weather. a 40 degree range of 60s on the coast. and hundreds inland tomorrow. a 20 degree range, not even 0

degrees like 10 degree range of mid-70s on the coast. >> that is cool. >> up next at 4:00 three weddings in one day. the special plans these sisters made to make a wish come true for their mother. >> before you go candy shopping the list of best and word kinds of treats for you and your child's teeth. >> i'm michael finney. thinking about holiday shopping? well, here is a question. does california have a policy on returning items to a store? the answer to that and more

a special celebration yesterday is marked by sadness today. the three sisters from georgia decided to get married and hold the ceremony on the same day so their mom could be there. becky has cancer but wanted to live to see her daughters walk down the aisle before she died. >> kind of bittersweet. because we're happy she's here but we're sad that this will probably be the very last big

thing we do with her. >> the ceremony went off just fine in large part because of the donations pouring in to help give them the wedding they dreamed of having. sadly becky passed away today but not before her dream came true as well. >> a venezuelan man is living proof you don't have to finish first to be a true winner. a big crowd waited at the finish line at chicago marathon until 1:30 this morning. the 38-year-old completed the course in 16 hours, 46 minutes. really amazing show of perseverance, specialsly when you consider he has muscular dystrophy. he says if you dream it, you can make it happen. he's kmet competed in berlin and new york as well. congratulations. >> that is amazing. >> yes. >> halloween may be for kids

but parents should take note about a survey. the report by delta dental says 80% of parents admit to eating candy their children are bringing home. you dip into bags survey says choose candy ta melts and disappeared saying stay away interest chewy candies. they stick to dental work and loaded with sugar, also powdery candy should ab voided because it's primarily sugar. >> that is the best part. taking your kids candy when they come back. michael finney is here answering questions is it legal for my employer to deny written work verification? proof you work there? >> that is interesting. it wasn't until two years ago here in the state of california that an employer had to give you written verification that you worked there.

and new law says they have to put in writing what the job is and how much you're going to be paid. after this that, they don't have to give you anything unless wages change, then something in write bug your pay stub is considered in writing. so if you're looking for proof they don't have to do that. and when someone calls they dmot have to verify your work there. >> that is owed it is. >> this question, i want to get my mother-in-law a present for christmas but am concerned she will not be able to return it here is the deal. in california we allow any store to make new rule they want on returns and exchanges. if there is no policy we assume it's seven days. this time of the year they give you sml two weeks past christmas, however this is so early. i won't bet on it now.

generally, policies kick in on friday. if you buy now, i don't think they're going to like it. it's too early. >> lisa asked my son is 16. we're flying to new york for thanksgiving. does he need id? >> no. you don't need an id if under 18 years of age. once 18 you've got to have a license or government however, however, if he looks older and have you id bring it with you just in case. >> i'll tell but help coming for struggling homeowners trying to refinance then an app-based honing device to see if it can find your lost key. >> i want to see this one. >> i need this. >> coming up next, east bay city wants to put restrictions on where certain bill boortds

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the city of richmond wants to ban alcohol bill boards near schools. the city council will vote tomorrow. >> but not everyone thinks it will deter teenagers from drinking. we are live now in richmond mond with the story. leanne? >> reporter: well, you know you'll find a lot of people here who say this will not have ab impact on teen drinking. others say it's long overdue. other cities have passed similar measures, including oakland and san diego. >> this bill board shows ab ad for a beer company, what

students in a nearby school see most mornings and afternoons. >> it's time to tell the alcohol industry she the can't glamourize alcohol to kids, it's just wrong. >> that is city council member jim rogers behind the ordinance to ban alcohol bill boards within a thousand feet of richmond schools. but most people said banning these bill boards won't solve many problems young people in richmond face today. >> it's not the board kids seerk it's parents, if there is one there. it should be parents not counsel people denying constitutional rights. >> these company that's advertise say commercial speech is protected by the first amendment. still, the courts have concluded that some advertisements may be regulated showing there are study that's show these misages

have impact on teenager autos kids who see bill boards start drinking young. kids starts drinking at 15 are five times more likely to be problem drinkers than if they're 21 noel is a city council member. >> all messages that they're receiving whether it's internet, tv, and on bill boards and street level, all negative connotations to it. >> oakland never conducted a study to see if this ban has been effective. >> and thanks for joining us at 4:00. >> stay with us. abc 7 news at 5:00 starts now. >> first shock, then, tragic. >> a second fatal construction accident and the company has had problems before. >> plus, trains are still running but lock is ticking. union gives management a

little more time to avert a strike. >> i'm sandhya pat yes. we're feeling warmth today, how long this will last, coming up. >> good evening, everyone. i'm carolyn johnson. >> i'm dan ashley. once again, commuters facing uncertainty over whether they can take bart to work or school tomorrow. sheer what we know noe now. >> deadline is midnight less than seven hours. but it's a soft deadline. fdiu says that westbound evaluated hour by hour. >> a negotiator says parties are about $16 million apart still and two sides are talking right now. laura? >> hi, dan. fb prepared seems to be the motto heerk looks like part

play mai be making comments. we'll go to him in f., and when that happens there is no clear signal prof gres inside of the building today. bart offered what they called last, best and final offer w that said two sides have been inside of the cal trans building here talking to most of the day. and we understand they don't plan to change changes. unions want that offer off the table. >> i hope what happens today is that management will heed the call of our legislatures and unions and rescind their last, best, final offer. >> on the way in, sm sunday, the leader of the largest union says the last and final offer isn't good enough its not adequate offer. does it in the address our concerns. it does not meet economic requirement autos sunday, hours before a deadline for a

strike bart negotiators made what they called their final offer. a 3% per year raise over four years to unions. saying the increase is mostly offset by donations to functions and 9.5% to health care. >> maybe there are is some in the positive that. is not pay increase. >> bart officials didn't make today. here is what the general manager said on her way out. >> we're trying to bring this to a close. we need to bring to this proposal. >> again, as dan said one union official says that that will look at how things evolve nootd evening to decide whether they'll go on strike at midnight. the president for