separate the barricade and allow others to start moving again. good evening, thanks for joining us tonight. i'm ama daetz. >> i'm dan ashley. the protests tied up traffic so badly some drivers made u-turns out of desperation. >> the message, i understand. the way you're going about it is not fair. itselfish. if it was one word i can pick, itselfish. >> let's go live to abc7 news reporter vic lee for details on how this developed today. vic? >> you can see all lanes are open and surprisingly there is no residual back up. the chp says 40-45 people were

arrested and charged with unlawful assembly. the chp responded with bolt cutters but a took a while to cut the chains. that caused a big traffic back up. let's go to sky 7 for another shot of the action. we're hearing that only about ten of the group of 40-50 chained themselves to their cars once driving here to the bridge. once they got here, they stopped cars in unison. they had planned to do this, protestors got out, began chaining themselves to their cars at 4:00. first responders were able to open most lanes. we talked to the chp but let's go to a proet wrester called

vanessa. >> we believe that black life and black health is important enough that people can listen to what needs to be said. >> we're on alert able to get on the bridge. >> two groups responsible for the activity, one group calling themselves black seed, the other calling themselves the black queer liberation collective. they're two groups we have not heard from before but they were part of this larger group which had promised action during this martin luther king holiday. vic lee, abc7 news. >> thank you. most of the people caught behind the protests were not happy. >> no.

very inconvenienced. leslie brinkley caught up with some of the frustrated drivers. >> i talked to dozens of drivers who, as you said were frustrated and enraged over the prospect of being stuck on the bridge and exited in the city. it was a mess on the bridge, they said. they described stopping dead in the middle of the span. the people, they said, got out of the cars and milled around and waited and waited. one caterer was late for three deliveries. >> we're supposed to get to the city. on the radio sthe said that they're sitting there, laughing, and a lot of us have work to do. they're not thinking about people that have to work and get somewhere. you know? >> i heard it was a hour delay.

people telling me they were late for work. other people saying they were missing a flight at the airport. reporting live on the embarcadero, abc7 news. >> that is very frustrating. leslie, thank you. let's take a look at sky 7 hd. checking the back up on the bay bridge, that is the mcarthur maze area, you know, 80 over westbound to the bay bridge. >> the question is when will traffic get back to normal? we're joined live by caltrans, thanks for joining us. what is the word when you think traffic will begin to unclog? >> there are still delays and we can expect them to continue because there was such a significant back up. we're doing everything we can to move the traffic along to ensure that there is no further inconvenience than necessary.

unfortunately, the circumstances caused an inconvenience but we're pleased there were no injuries. >> quite true. >> you can only imagine how bad it would have been on a normal day. assuming you experienced lighter traffic on holidays. >> we're pleased we were able to address the protestors and ensure safety of all involved and get that traffic moving as soon as possible. >> thank you very much. leah robinson leech from caltrans. everyone did a good job apriled we appreciate it. thank you f you're on the bridge you can share your photos and video with us using #abc7now. a journalist and film maker was on the bridge and christine mason shows us a photo from before they got onto the bridge.

you can see a group blocking traffic near bay street mall. >> one question is what will happen to people who stopped traffic? will they go to jail? you may remember a protest similar to today's on black friday. 14 black lives matter demonstrators chained sthechls to trains in west oakland. it forced bart to shut down the tube, stranding protestors for two hours, last month, prosecutors dropped charges when protestors apologized. >> a thousand demonstrators marched through the streets of oakland today as part of the reclaim mlk protest. sky 7 hd shows the demonstration. organizers say dr. king laid ground work for what's happening today with protests. and they note while peacefulness is often acknowledged dr. king was confrontational with his

words and actions. >> a lot of the things he did didn't necessarily make people feel comfortable at the time. in actuality he was faced with a lot of confrontation. >> this was the fourth day of protests in the bay area, spanning 96 hours. >> today, dozens of people got on board the celebration train to make the 54 mile tribute to dr. king. >> this is the 2 time he road the train to honor dr. martin luther king junior. >> he was a man who wanted equal rights and had an important dream. so to all people. >> cal train decided to take on the event after securing some sponsors like pg and e. dozens were given another chance to get on board. >> when i found out it was

happening this year, i made a point to find out how to get tickets, and hear i am. >> the commemorates the march led by dr. king from selma to montgomery, alabama. >> 50 years later, much of the stuff is still going on. it makes me wonder. so i just think about 50 years later, which direction are we going? >> in san francisco, he and others marched as dr. king did on many occasions. their destination, is the art center to take in speeches, protests and concerts. some are disappointed that the message has not been embraced by many people, including some of the ones that attended this event. this afternoon's equal rights demonstration outside reminded people that this is a work in

progress. >> many honored dr. king by serving their community today. this hour, there was a look at how giving back makes a difference. >> friends will have more on a bus that hit him. >> and this >> you will find out more about what this man and what he's overcome that made him a star. >> and traffic heading towards the bay bridge. you're looking at the bridge there. she says 25 people were arrested as part of of the protest. >> you can see it's a slow commute, still.

and you can keep track on our abc7 news app.

. looking at the back up after protestors blocked the westbound lanes. >> hopefully, people are getting moving better now. you can see traffic is slow. that traffic going westbound, still backed up from the delay. >> in pacifica, still only a temporary solution to a brief in

a sea wall that began last weekend. wayne, how is the damage looking? >> the damage is still there. if you look over my shoulder you may see water coming through the ball. this is not the first time it's broken. how about the fourth time? you're looking for a solution. they dropped rocks in there to today and let's call it a draw. >> because of the surf, crews were working on a holiday as performance art. >> high swells, there is a match for disaster. >> the process began when pounding waves reached the sea wall. today, they rearranged them

while local residents watched. >> things wear away. >> i don't think we thought of us as living on the edge. >> mention the words climate change, she'll mention how it closed the community table here and up the road. and these apartments continue to teeter. >> i don't think we'll see the sea walls rising. what is next? >> there with was worry also about what runs bee neenl it. >> you have water, gas line, sewer. along beach boulevard, they're happy to hold that back for a while. >> if i have ocean front property, i'll start to worry.

>>. a group of volunteers discovered a body at the martin luther king shore line. the body is of a man, believed to be between 30 and 40 years old. >> this is just especially tragic. you know? we feel horrible for the family. >> they believe the body may have been in the water for some time. >> testing will be conducted tonight on the signs for the new 580 express lane system. it's in the tri valley and according to the transportation commission you'll not be charged.

the express lanes are expected to open sometime in the next few months. >> rivers and creeks run the risk of flooding when as you know but that is not an issue for homeowners. david louie is live in san jose. this is remarkable. 3700 gallons and that is incredible. >> it's impressive, dan. this 37 gallons is going to meet needs as the drought continues. you may this is to cultivate a vegetable garden. they only use two thirds of the allotment. >> we have tanks on this side

that are full. >> that is the reason they installed a custom rainfall system. ones by the pool hold 1320 gallons each. the waffles can replenish. >> i don't think it's possible to store too much. this round level sinks and we can help prevent that from happening. >> the contractor says you can smart small and add more storage. runoff filled the tanks. this will help irrigate summer crop such as tomatos. >> preventing water from going to the bay, preventing street

maintenance, where that runoff clogs up the streets. stop that before it gets there. >> the hens do seem very happy. >> if hens are happy, everybody is happy. >> there is showers, it's coming in ahead of the main event which is north but rapidly moving into our direction. so looking across the bay right now. we'll see rainy conditions from the morning commute tomorrow.

our storm impact scale will rate the storms 1 through 5 and 1 for weak storm and this will produce wet, windy conditions, tomorrow, receiving between half an inch and an inch of rain. and gusty winds. we'll start at 5:00 in the morning, rain had been wide spread and we're talking moderate to heavy rainfall. so notice 9:00 a.m., wide spread rainfall the system beginning to break up into late afternoon z scattered showers by 10:00 rainfall totals will be over an inch, we project. up to nearly an inch in nevada

vatto. we'll start at wind animation at 4:00 in the morning. notice this intensifies around the bay as well. on we go to low temperatures tonight, under what will be rainy conditions by early morning. lows into low to mid-50s. tomorrow's highs under scattered showers, into afternoon, perhaps more than just scattered showers. highs around and just above 63. so little break wednesday and thursday. mainly dry conditions and another number number two ranking storm. we'll get lingering showers saturday and sunday and monday. wow. >> all right.

>> thank you. >> okay. >> some volunteers were grateful for the clear skies. next see what they're able to accomplish. >> and keeping an eye on traffic from the bay bridge, it's moving but still slow. stay with us.

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20 days are from the super bowl and a banner now covers the side of the san francisco hilton, how about that? the game will be played in santa clara, san francisco is home to super bowl city. >> today, the nfl sponsored an urban forestry event in honor of martin luther king day. >> abc7 news was in east palo alto as volunteers planted 45 trees in martin luther king junior park. all of the trees they planted are drought

sky 7 was over candle stick park, 300 volunteers helped collect litter from storm drains to prevent it from getting into the bay. and the iconic budweiser clyd clyd clydesdales will be set up in the parking a lot. >> grid iron glory, as hundreds of things to watch and listen to. there are photos and videos and sports videos are from early football days. the exhibit is free from march to april 3rd.

>> the difference people make for the community of richmond, and. a very kind soul. he will be sorely missed. learn more about the man hit and killed by a tour bus in san francisco. the milestone reached by you tube in pakistan. and let's take a look from sky 7 hd of traffic along the bay bridge. it's been quite a commute tonight on this holiday. because of protestors shut down the western span tonight. it's moving into both directions but we'll see where it is heavier. we'll take a look at the situation when abc7 new

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. let's update you now on breaking news. all westbound lanes in the bay bridge are open and cars are moving after a protest shut down all traffic into san francisco. >> sky 7 shows what the back up looked like. this is around 4:00. you can see them cutting the chains on those cars that were linked together. pret yostors stopped tier cars, running each lane, then jumped

out and chained themselves together. >> it took sometime to remove the protestors and then, reopen the bridge. the chp says 25 people were arrested down from 45. so it's 25 now. traffic was backed up past the toll plaza and lanes started to reopen after 4:30 tonight. >> let's take a look now at 6:30 from the bay bridge from sky 7 hd, you can see traffic is now moving in both directions. >> abc7 news app sent out multiple alerts so drivers knew to avoid the bridge and blocked lanes. you can get those by down loading the abc7 news app and enabling push alerts. >> we want to move on to other news we have to talk about today. we now know the name of a pedestrian killed in a fatal tour bus accident. >> the 82-year-old was a long

time teacher, and the bus driver has not been cited with any wrong doing. >> melanie woodrow has more. it was here at the intersection of post and divisdero that a double decker tour bus driver ran over the 82-year-old. sfpd continues to investigate, his friends are mourning his loss. >> a kind spirit and soul. he will be sorely missed. >> reporter: they lived in the same house as role. >> lover of cats, people, teachings. >> they say he was a teacher in san francisco public schools. >> a horrific accident. for the bus driver for the people that had to witness it and for the loss of peter, himself. >> the attorney for san francisco deluxe sight seeing says the company never had a fatal accident before. also, that the accident is devastating for the driver as

well. he says witnesses have reported the driver allowed him to clear the crosswalk before making a right turn on to post street. he said for some reason, role returned on the crosswalk to bang on the bus. that is when he believes he was run over. police drugged and alcohol tested the driver a cording to the california public utilities commission, website, san francisco deluxe sight seeing is properly licensed and insured. the tour bus company's attorney tells me he's hoping surveillance video will shed light on the accident. the building's security employees tell me they've been instructed only to release the video to law enforcement. in san francisco, abc7 news. starting today, for the first time in three years, people in pakistan can log on to you tube, some of it. the government added permission after you tube added country specific filters.

you tube has been blocked in pakistan since 2012 since posting a trailer of "innocence of muslims". it led to deadly protests. many people got the day off in honor of dr. martin luther king, junior, others, made it a day on. they built bridges in the community by planting redwood trees. >> it's tough work. >> many rocks. >> but a worthy goal. it takes patience. and precision. in what has become a tradition. >> i'm here with my parents and sisters. we come here every mlk day to help work, and donate our time. >> the timing is no accident. >> dr. king says the most urgent question is what are you doing for others? >> not just for others but with them. >> we can do it together which is something that was a mission

of his that we work together as equals. >> reporter: the physical location holds extra significance to a community that has seen hard times. >> this has divided two different territories. and it transformed this dividing line into a place where people gather. >> now, with $5 million, this part of the green way will transform into unity park. >> now, we get to take this vision and make it real with real materials and real resources, due to this grant. >> first steps come from these volunteers, planting trees that can live for generations. >> watching it grow, and thrive, reminds us of why we're here. >> i hope he's looking on us and saying yes. you know? this is good. >> in richmond, abc7 news. >> great day for them and young

people got their hands dirty in brisbane to honor dr. martin luther king junior. abc7 news was in san bruno park. it's part of a project along the old guadalupe trail. >> i hope they get a sense of community and ownership over their natural and a bay area man became an activist for the disabled after attacked and left without the ability to see. >> hear how the message has for all of us. and... >> it was obvious it had been tampered with. >> michael finney takes action after this woman's mail

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let's take a look at traffic now moving along the bay bridge. sky 7 hd is live over the bridge on the left side of the screen. on the right is a video of what caused hours of back up,

protestors blocked all westbound lanes. 25 people were arrested. and there is still a bit of a slow down because of the residual effect from the blockage. >> well, moving on, kelly blue book revealed which cars hold their value the best. the best brand goes to subaru. subaru won praise for providing cars that create quality, safety and comfort. now, lexus has the fifth year in a row. it is praised for quality and durability. >> when you mail something valuable, you probably want to have it insured. that way, you get your money back. >> or do you?

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red tape. has to be inspected. >> a year went by. still, no response. >> this is not right and what is the post of having insurance? >> she contacted 7 on your side. the postal service told us rita never filed a claim. after that, she got a call. >> the postal service tells us during an oversight, the mail inquiry was not processed. once leadership was advised they were able to make a claim. >> just thrilled. it's a lot of money. >> it's good to go out of their way like that. >> the postal service told

remains lost. and remember, anyone can use it. now, to see my reports go to abc7news.com and click on the sections tab. >> it's just like cash. >> pretty much. >> thank you. >> well, coming up, meet our abc7 star named bello. >> how writing helped him they represent blood cells. and if you have afib-an irregular heartbeat that may put you at five times greater risk of stroke they can pool together in the heart, forming a clot that can break free and travel upstream to the brain,

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for another update sky 7 is live where traffic is slowly getting back to normal in. >> it was more than two hours ago, police arrested two dozen protestors and reopened the bridge into the city. here is another look at the traffic our camera. you can see it's still backed up. it's not quite the nightmare that it was. >> no. better. do get breaking news by down loading our abc7 news app. >> you're about to meet a young man who has not let a disability define or limit him. >> no. he lost his sight after being beaten by a friend it unlocked a part of him he didn't know was there. >> yes. >> bello and his canine

companion are a familiar sight in the hallways and office he occupies. writing is the vehicle he uses. >> i would like to just be able to be a voice for the people who don't have the ability to voice their opinions. >> bello grew up in san jose. he wasn't always blind. that happened in 2007. a group of friends assaulted him. >> i got kicked in the head. >> two years afterwards, he withdrew to a dark place and recounts it took the love of family to pull him out of it. he not only became an activist for people with disabilities but a strong voice in the bay area lgbt community.

he was one of the grand marshals for the 2015 gay pride >> to be the best in people. >> if that is not inspirational enough, he practices brazilian marshal arts which is difficult for sighted people. he's a spokesperson for guide dogs for the blind. the organization that trained and sproe proe vieded his companion, oslo. >> when i am walking around and looking to see what i need. >> and what he wants. >> this is usually all the help he needs to get around. >> i feel that the biggest misconception is that you know, that we need constand care or

help. >> translation? ask >> scattered showers, light scattered showers over in the east bay and higher terrain. the main event is on the way. and rainfall intensity will be at the peak between 7:00 and 9:00 a.m. winter weather advisory for 4:00 a.m. tomorrow, look for 4 to 8 inches of new snow. and back to the bay area we go, highs will be messy and stormy tomorrow except for southern most edge of california. tomorrow, showery and rainy conditions another storm coming

in friday so two rainy days and storms ranking two on the impact scale. >> we have shu in tonight. >> we have lot to talk about. >> warriors are back in cleveland. first time since trying to prevent the first losing streak of the season coming off a loss

warriors back in cleveland for the first time since chevening the nba finals. despite two back surgeries that kept him out, he buries a one handed half court shot and does it under handed. maybe this is an omen he's ready to return to the bench. >> draymon green is ready for this one. launching from 28 feet, 31-19. now, that is a foul, moments

later, 21 in the first half. king james tries to go into the hands of sean livingston. now, steph rips it in the most. and warriors up 30 at that point, up 99 to 62. we'll have highlights coming up. sad news for warrior family. he was at the helm from 1983 to 86 after serving as an assistant. he won three straight titles. 49ers have not inproduced their new head coach. speculation running wild and does collin kaepernick have the software or does kelly bring in

his own guy? >> two biggest reasons is how he distanced himself from his teammates. he had the gift. this wasn't in accuracy. this is like missing an 18 inch putt. he wants a can be processed. and can pull everybody together. >> stay tuned. the world of tennis has been rocked with allegations of match fixing. being part of a match fixing syndicate. most players are ranked over 200

in the world. here is roger fedderer today. >> like to hear the name. you know? love to hear names. you know? this you can debate about it. who was it? is it now? which? you know? i mean it's all over the place. it's such nonsense to answer something that is pure speculation. >> roger starting a bit. hadn't won him over since 2010. and that is the last all said to return there. second match point. and advances with straight sets. women's side, caroline wozniake. and a 28 stroke rally on match

point. he moves on and in three sets. as expected doug peterson named head coach today, he was offensive coordinator with the chiefs. >> excellent. >> thank you. >> join us tonight at 9:00. how a jilted bride turned her heart break into a night of joy. >> and protests making a mess of the evening commute. coverage on what is next for the people arrested and frustrated drivers caught in the middle of the demonstration. >> that is this edition of abc7 news. we appreciate your time, time dan ashley. >> i'm ama daetz. from all of us here, we hope you have a great evening and we'll see you again at 9:00 and 11:00.

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