last one, that bart says it's not possible. and it's time for both sides to come together, and last night, there was a 72 hour notice of a potential shut down, meaning there's a good chance the trains won't run monday morning. both sides don't want that to happen, but the union leaders feel the backs are against the wall, and the trains must stop, and the current talks are not just about the here and now, but also of the future. >> so we have train service, we have new trains, and control system, and the maintenance facility to maintain the trains in the future. >> now bart union say they've made big strides on small issues, the big issues, such as medical, are still a problem. coming up at 6:00, we'll look at local faith based leaders who say they know what the issue is. and also we'll talk about the

chief negotiator, and find what he needs to do so the strike does not happen. >> the coverage continues, we're live in san francisco, with the alternatives that commuters are considering if there's a strike. >> if there is a strike, we'll see a lot more traffic here in downtown san francisco. we also expect to see a lot more people here at the tup spot for casual car pooling. the san francisco day ferry typically transports 6,000 riders on week days, during the last bart strike, it more than tripled. if there's another strike, five additional boats will be added, but make sure you'll add extra time. >> there'll be a long wait, and secondly, understand that the ferry terminals, the parking way

to get there, that would be a great idea. >> the transportation commission is encouraging car pooling, whether it's casual or organized. >> there's an online ride matching tool, to find people with nearby trip origin destinations. >> the transit says it'll supplement the lines as much as possible. they'll help to get the passengers from east bay, to west san francisco, but that'll only accommodate a fraction of the the daily riders. >> if i was to drive, it's going to take me close to two and a half to three hours to get to work. >> he commutes from pittsburgh to san francisco, has one of the most unexpect plans. >> i'm on my way to the bank to

pull money out to purchase a motorcycle. >> if you're looking to try car pooling for the first time, we'll have pointers how to connect to other riders, and how to reduce your risk to jump in a car with people you've never met. ktvu channel 2 news. san francisco's mare said -- mayor said he wants the bart riders to have a voice. >> it is no longer a matter of inconvenience to the ridership. it's hardship. >> the mayor said the bart strike last month cost the bay area in millions of lost productivity. coming up at 5:30 we report on the angry back lash that's growing as the second strike looms. be sure to stay with us, and you can sign up for alerts on our website, ktvu.com, we'll let you know the minute they announce a

strike follow us on twitter, on facebook, or downhill the app. -- download the app. who do you blame for the negotiations? the union, bart or both? join us on the the facebook page. while the bart negotiations continue, the meeting between the transit agency and the union, is said to begin in an hour from now. no word on exactly what will be discussed during tonight's closed door session, but we do know the union's contract did expire on july 1. they're expected to ratify a new contract to today. it's a 12% increase in take home pay. it comes after the workers walked off the job for one day on july 1. including park and street

maintenance workers, and housing in respect inspectors. two county men accused of growing marijuana have plead not guilty to federal drug charges, ech though one confessed. these men entered the please today in federal court in san francisco. according to court documents, the prosecutors obtained a recorded confession. the documents say the men sexually abused a 15-year-old run away, and kept her in a box, and she was forced to help process the marijuana. both men face life in prison if convicted. the city's third homicide of the year. the officers responded to several 911 calls, about shots fired at delaware street. when they arrived, they found a man with gunshot wounds. he was rushed to the hospital,

where he was pronounced dead a short time later. >> i went outside, a girl was screaming, call 911. >> the victim's name is not released, but he was 24 years old, the first homicide of the year happened across the street in this killing back in february. the city of richmond today, filed a lawsuit against chevron's refinry. it's four days after the explosion and fire, that thousands said it made them sick. the war of words there has begun. >> that's right, chevron called the city leaders, dysfunctional, and the leaders called chevron, greedy and indifferent as they filed this high stakes lawsuit. >> in neighbor's just blocks from the refinry, the memories are fresh. >> i could see it, black smoke instantly, and spreading.

>> causing, and i think everybody got that. causing, probably chest pains. >> it made me sick, and i had throat irritations. >> one of 10,000 people, who sought medical help after this fire, that the city today blamed on chevron's negligence. >> this is about a change in chevron's corporate culture. >> when you have a company that's engaged in a repeated pattern of the same kinds of incidents, occurring and reoccurring. >> they're saying it knew of 40 years of problems, and failed to correct them. causing damage to property values, and loss of use, and fear of toxic chemicals. it called it a waste of money, and failed city leadership. he wants chevron held

accountable. >> they have been doing this long enough. >> they asked a jury to set damages, and this trial could take 18 months or longer before it comes to a courtroom. reporting live in richmond, ktvu channel 2 news. more details now about chevron, the center own based giant, reefltd the -- released the report today. that's a lot of money, but it's 26% less compared to what shavrn made in the second quarter last year. it blames the lower profits of oil prices, and maintenance work at some of the refineries. >> several members of congress are asking the obama to list it,

and the red cross turned away to donate blood at a blood drive he organized, because he's openly gay. >> it's an issue of individual rights, and the right of people to donate when they want to. and stereo type, and misconception. >> men who have sex with men, have diseases that can be transmitted through blood. they argue that basic screening protects the blood supply. the head of the the california prison system, met this afternoon, of the natus that have held a hunger strike. they've refused to eat since july 18, they want an end to indeterminate stays in solitary confinement. they explain the changes that

have already taken place. one representative for the inmates says he wants the direct negotiations wheen the inmate -- between the inmates, and the officials. how a customer skipped out on a tab. >> it's ridiculous. the bart strike gets closer. the bay bridge bolts to the test. how it'll remain strong for decades to come. but next, an unusual warning, the new threat overseas that has the federal government issuing a warning to all american travelers. here at home, the pleasant weather pattern will continue for the weekend, coming up what to expect for this evening, and the extended forecast with the weekend view.

. there's an understanding of the seriousness of the threat. >> the state department is closing 21 key embassies, in the middle east over a terrorist threat. it's an unusual and serious warning. they issued a traveler warning to u.s. citizens around the world, and there are conditions about -- concerns about possible threats from al-qaida linked groups. >> the warning the u.s. citizens traveling abroad should be aware of. a worldwide state department travel alert reads, u.s. citizens should take every precaution to aware of the

surroundings and adopt the safety measures to protect themselves when traveling. it notes the tourist sites, and it expires august 31, it comes after the officials decide to close the he can baassies in -- embassies in these regions. among the regions, iraq, a senior state department official says they could be closed beyond sunday. the chairman of the house says -- >> it's my understanding that it is al-qaida linked. >> we're taking steps to make sure the personnel is safe overseas. growing

threat from al-qaida for several weeks, and intelligence suggested that a potential for attack there as well as the other regions. besides staying alert, what should you do? sign up for state department alerts, and schedule your travel plans with the embassies. as the first anniversary approaches on the attack in wisconsin, the justice department will keep the separate numbers on hate crimes against these groups. it left 6 worshippers dead. the attorney general said have the accurate numbers will help the law enforcement address the problems. a man skipping out on a bar tab is now in custody. they took to facebook to share this picture taken at the pub in

hopes of publicly shaming him for walking out without paying. the day after the posting, police arrested him for a probation violation. the local paper talked to him, and quoted him as saying, he plans to make good on that debt. a cycler will pay a multimillion dollar settlement. they'll try to cut down on the the metal theft, and they've seen take copper, and other materials, and sell it to metal recyclers, in this sting, the undercovers officers brought the stolen materials to a number of recyclers. >> 7 out of 8 companies bought that stolen property, and they did not follow the correcting

procedures for getting a license, waiting the three days to pay the money. >> the investigation is still ongoing, and prosecutors say more could be held liable. a dire warning of global climate change. after the broad review, they say the rate of change over the next century will likely be ten times faster than at any time in the past 65 million years, and that could have profound effect on the ecosystems over the world. and how the humans respond, but the effect is build in the -- built in the environment. let's talk about our weather, and people may want it hotter. >> it is plenty, a little bit below where we should b but hard to gripe about what we're seeing, and the weekend will change very little. a few degrees warmer than where

we were. 86 in concord, you are several degrees warmer than yesterday at this hour. widespread, low 80s, around the bay we're looking at 60s, and the wind has a lot to do for being warmer in the inland locations. that on shore breeze is weaker than we had yesterday, when it was gusting to 25 and nearly 30 in some cases. it's weakened today, and as a result the temperatures, a few degrees warmer than where we were 24 hours ago. outside of that, little change, and that again, is what we'll have for the weekend. we have the clouds against the coastline, they've been here all day long. mostly sunny, and speaking of getting out this evening in the city of san francisco, there's gray skies already, south sfoshgs already again seeing the

low clouds overhead. as we get in the evening hours, by 6:00, right around the coast, san francisco, the farther inland you go, it's a nice evening, as we get into the 8:00 hour. the sun setting at 8:15. low 70 for our inland communities, and tonight, 10:00 or so, mid 50's, right along the coastline. and san francisco will be in the mid 50's, and fog is reforming for your saturday. in a nutshell, the weekend, just a few changes at best. the morning clows -- clouds, the afternoon sunshine, and the afternoon sea breeze picking up again. as we start tomorrow morning, widespread 50's, fog in the coastline, and lunchtime, mid 60s around the bay, and it'll feel pretty good, and then the

afternoon temperatures, a near repeat from what we saw today. if you take a look at the weekend forecasts, numbers don't budge, and morning clouds, afternoon sunshine, monday could be a cooler day, the system moves closer to its coast, and we're partly cloudy, not too bad in tuesday as well as wednesday. back to the desk. gluten free foods get new rules, what the government is requiring now. why the national park service says it has a hard time of keeping track of its own weapons. we could be days away from a bart strike, how do you feel about car pooling with strangers? >> i would consider it. how to a make sure your

ride is safe, these stories and much more coming up new at 6:00.

. the national park service was called to ask today on capital hill for losing track of thousands ofk police weapons. a house committee grilled them about the missing weapons. the guns are carried by officers who parole to mall, and the parks.

they couldn't account for thousands of handguns, rifles and even machine guns. all but three weapons have been accounted for. >> we have completed the inventory, as indicated there are three officers that were not on duty. >> the review of the park police weapons was triggered by an anonymous tip, saying they were taking the weapons home. the auditors found two people did that. they have a quote, lazy attitude to it. it's been ordered released to a half way house. police arrested on monday, after she was found with green paint in the national cathedral. she's a person of interest in the defacing last week of the

lincoln memorial. the plans to build a down the stadium, the suit comes from a familiar foe, stand for san josi. the city broke the law when it transferred land to be used for a ballpark back to redevelopment agency. they sued the city back if 2011, over the environmental review for that proposed stadium. a surge in sales, the autocompany that saw the profits jump by 94%. the anger of the possible strike, they sound off on the workers. see what happened in yellow stone park. a geyser, why this particular sight is so rare. a fire at an apartment

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. the bay area is bracing for a second bart strike this summer, and the people's patient is being tested, there's less sympathy for the workers this time around. in the last strike, we found a fair amount of support, but the tone in riders and drivers has changed. today, 6 hours, 31 minutes left to go, before a possible strike on monday morning. the mayor is weighing in. >> the deadline is approaching, and anger is rising among the the 400,000 daily riders about a possible strike. with a monday deadline approaching, the bart riders are not mincing words. >> it's frustrating for all parties. >> it's ridiculous. >> we don't want this to drag on, we want this settled already.

>> joined by the secretary of labor, they're ignoring how a strike will hurt the working class riders. >> they need to know it is not longer a matter of inconvenience to the ridership, it is hardship. >> of course, it's a hardship for the riding public with the bart workers go on strike. i would also to remind everything, it's a hardship for the workers and their families as well. >> some riders are mad about their demand op of a wage increase. >> i feel like what they're asking for is ridiculous. >> i think they get repaid really well. >> others say they are struggling to be sympathetic. >> they should fight for their rights, but on the other hand,