san francisco will be home to the first high-speed rail station in the country. officials kicked off the project moments ago. we'll have a live report -- straight eight head. the call for more security at a suburban apartment complex after a string of sexual assaults. >> reporter: i'm tara moriarty at the alameda county fairgrounds where thousands of muni workers are in line. we'll tell la they are hoping to accomplish -- you what they are hoping to accomplish --

coming up. good afternoon. we begin this noon time with the groundbreaking ceremony for the transbay transit center that will include the nation's first high-speed rail station. it will also create tens of thousands of new jobs and will be a critical hub for bay area transit many years in the future. allie rasmus joins us with the details. >> reporter: good afternoon. the groundbreaking ceremony for that transit center just wrapped up about 15 minutes ago. nancy pelosi, senator barbara boxer and ray lahood were on all on a happened as they broke ground on 0 pro correct that will be the grand central station of the west. when the center is complete, it will be a00 for 11 different -- will be a00 for 11 different -- hub for 11 areas.

it will have retail space, a public park and towers connected to the center. the goal is to create a transportation and commercial hub in the middle of the city to cut down on traffic congestion. >> i'm sick and tired of hearing how wonderful the transportation system is in france and japan and have you been to shang guy? do you know -- shanghai? do you know what they are doing? well, finally, it will happen here. >> the reason california got the most money because you all got your act together. you've been working on it for a decade. >> reporter: it will be seven years before the new transit center is complete. and secretary lahood says the project will bring about 48,000 jobs during that construction period. the transbay joint powers

community, the group received about $400 million. other funding will come from bridge tolls and san francisco sales tax. now the tbpj says they have all of the money they need to finish -- they need to finish the center. however, the $4 billion project has about three-quarters of the money it needs but the idea is for the trains to enter on this new center with the underground tunnel. reporting live in san francisco, allie rasmus, ktvu channel 2 news. >> all right. thank you, allie. some residents in an east bay apartment complex are on guard after three terrifying attacks on female residents. the assaults happened in

unincorporated walnut creek. the latest incident happened around 8:30 yesterday morning. a woman woke up with an intruder's hand over her mouth. that man fled after she struggled and broke free. one rape and one attempted rape took place in that building. there were some guards present there today but some residents don't feel like management isn't doing enough. >> management hadn't told us anything. >> reporter: do you feel they've been anything gent -- negligent? >> yes. i live alone and i haven't heard anything. san francisco police have released the only person arrested in the killing of the

tourist from germany. phillip stewart walked out of jail and prosecutors say at this point they don't have enough evidence to charge her. but the case remains under investigation and they are atenthing to collect ballistics, evidence, gunshot residue. a suspect on the run for 30 years has finally been caught. the bulgarian native was arrested in mexico last week while working op a cruise -- on 0 cruise ship. he is accused of sexually assaulting aier at a gym -- a girl at a gym. he's expected to arrive in the u.s. sometime this week. stocks are turning negative

for the year. there was weaker-than-expected manufacturing data from china. you can see the dow down at 10,3 85. the nasdaq is down down to 2209. investigators are back at the scene of an alaska plane crash that killed ted stevens and four others. >> these are new photos of the crumpled plane outside the town of dillingham. nine people were on board the ambiguous plane. ted stevens was the longest serving republican senator in history. weather conditions were report.

one of the other victims of the crash is reportedly the star of a stanford football player. the "san francisco chronicle" reports that his father was killed in the crash. a bay area landmark that was closed for almost a decade is finally reopening. i was kind of happy to get shot. i didn't want the guy pointing the gun at anyone else. >> this merchant is not a stranger to violence. it looks like warmer temperatures may be coming to the bay area. >> they are not in control of me. they are not the boss of me.

bay area law enforcement agencies issued more than 1300 citations yesterday in a one- day crackdown on drivers who use their cell phones without a hands-free device or text while driving. the chp wrote 350 tickets to people seen holding their cell phones while behind the wheel. law enforcement officers issued more than 440 citations and in

the rest of the bay area, police handed out 550 tickets. the fine for using a hand-held cell phone could run as high as $142 for the first violation. a just-released report is not good news for job seekers. the labor department says job openings fell in june. it could be a sign that hiring is not likely to pick up soon. june's totals are still better than the low point of 2.3 million in july of last year. that's still far below pre- recession levels when there were about 4.4 million openings a month. there is a job fair going on right now in the east bay. it is for those who were affected by the nummi plant closure. >> reporter: good afternoon.

this job fair is going on until 4:00 this afternoon. inside there's workshops and it all couldn't have helped without the help of alameda county officials. the line spilled out the door and into the parking lot. hot ticket items, a chance to chat with representatives from tesla motors. >> vacation's over. ready to get back to work. >> reporter: when the nummi plant in fremont closed this april marking the -- marking the end of on era, 40,000 people lost their jobs. >> i was sad. i was sad. >> reporter: daniel cummings worked at nummi for 20 years. she, along with 3,000 others, are attending the alameda county job fairgroundsette exclusively for ex--nummi employees. get out there and build up my

self-asteam. for many it was nerve racking. for the first time in decade, they had to brush off resumes and -- dust off resumes and brush up on interviewing schools. >> the new plant will begin production in 2012. >> other companies were on hand as well. >> if they are hiring, i'm willing to change my career. >> now, tesla is currently hiring, depending upon your qualitytion cass, the -- qualifications. those in auto production would not walk in for six to eight months. now, most folks we spoke to said they were told to apply online. they said that that was extremely frustrating to them but they were just thankful to network and reconnect with old

coworkers. we're live in pleasanton, kara moriarty, ktvu channel 2 news. >> thank you, tara. new jobs could help brighten the dismal picture of salaries. this shows the first drop in earning since world war ii. california workers were paid a total of 1.56 trillion last year and that's down 2.5% from the year before. it was also less than the 2007 level. today, pittsburg police continue their search for a gunman. around 10:00 last night, his wife said he was on his way to the store and was shot in the leg. the victim stumbled into a another market. the owner in there, he's been a victim of violence. >> i don't know the story

behind it. but we'll call the police and help as as best we can. >> the storeowner was shot seven times during a robbery attempt earlier this year. the man shot last night was taken to john muir hospital for surgery. his. his wife said he's still in icu but doing well. he turned 34 yesterday. >> in novato police are look for an individual with a gun last night. a man was shot in the chest shortly before 10:00 p.m. he was found across street from the vintage oak parking lot. police believe they escaped in a light car. police is asking for help to track down those setting fires. police say there have been four fires set since late last june.

fremont police are asking anyone with information to give them a call. a san francisco supervisor wants to san francisco santa clara's lead about meals with toys. if the meals have more than 600 calories in it, the toy would not be included. but a kid could be included in the meal if there were healthy alternatives. some parents don't like the idea. >> so they are actually trying to -- to control the parent's decision. no, i don't think they should do that. >> the ban went into effect this monday. a grand reopening ceremony is planned peculiared this saturday morning -- is planned

for this saturday morning for the pool whom many have fond memberlies -- memories. >> a lot of people have learned to swim here. >> the plunge was first built in 126. many historic -- 1926. historic parks have been restored. there is water pan -- solar panels on the roof. the temperature in the pool is probably better than it is outside. it's cold out there. very unusual to see low clouds and fog. it's been one chilly day.

have reports from the coast of downright cold, drizzly. if you do get the sun that's what happens. west-southwest fairfield, 24 low clouds making it well inland this morning. it's still really gray, really cold for some. fog, drizzle in the morning, probably be back tomorrow. why wouldn't it be? highs only in the 60s and 70s. warmer this weekend? the possibility of inland areas warming up. there's some areas that haven't seen much in the way of sunshine. temperatures continue to be extremely cool all associated with an upper level in the pacific northwest. that's just controlling or weather. every time it seems like one system will move out and another reloads it. san francisco much of the coastal locations have failed to warm up. the last time it was 70 degrees

in san francisco was officially july 4th. the last time you had an 80- degree temperature was in march. this high pressure down in the desert southwest, low pressure keeps coming to the south. the fire danger is quiet and nonexistent. for some of you if you love it, enjoy it while you can. 50s and 60s and 70s. those inland sevenths will be far in-- 70s will be tar in. san jose is the warmest at 68. not one 70-degree temperature here on this panel. 58 san francisco. 5/berkeley. want some pete? palm springs is 9 -- 99.

jet stream is only 68. tall hoe 68. i dent think i've ever seen that. this time of year, tahoe and sacramento at noon. that's because this low ushered in this cool air mass. morning drizzle will probably be back late tonight and tomorrow. there are signs there will be warmer weather especially toward the weekend. but i will forecast it on friday. sun, wind, there's very little sun. 50s, 60s, 70s. these are a good 10, 15, 0 degrees below average. by the coast it's been just socked in. >> thank you, steve. tonight, santa clara city

officials will discuss an architectural plan for a move that one neighbor opposes. they want to build a tower -- to build a mosque. one man says a minuet would be an eye so. researchers are trying to figure out what kind of mystery they have on their hand. they have pieces of an upper arm bone as well as flippers and ribs. judging by the size of the fragments, they believe the creature may have grown to live under water. coming up, we'll check on the situation with the former flight attendant who is getting national attention for a well-

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we are following breaking news right now from the east

bay city of livermore. these are livepictures from newschopper newschopper2, where you can see some police action. this is happening on farnsworth street. we don't have a lot of information. police are not releasing a great teal but witnesses say a man with a gun is barricaded inside his home. again, this is on farnsworth street in livermore. an awful lot of police activity, fans and suvs there circling the area. again we don't have much information september a man with a gun is barricaded inside his home. the deal for two

entrepreneurs are buying a company from the maytag team. the two men specialize in alcoholic beverages. the former jetblue flight attendant who has become an overnight celebrity ofcursing out a passengers and doing other shocking things is out of jail. steven slater is out of jail after releasing $0,000 bail. he was swearing over the pa system, grabbed a beer and left the plane on the emergency side. he did not have much to say to reporters after his release. >> what with all of the people -- what about all of the people who have supported you? >> he's charged with criminal mischief, and faces up to seven years in prison if convicted.

chances your children have spent some time in a bounce house. but the state attorney general is taking action to ban some of those houses because of a possible health hazard to children. that store and more coming up on the next newscast. thanks for watching. have a great day.