there is a fire on the bay bridge. three companies are responding from san francisco. this means big trouble for your commute in the san francisco. we'll let you know how bad the backup is ahead. >> the good news for your commute no bart strike this morning. but no deal. why the governor stepped in. and bart riders are relieved that strike has been put on hold and the trains are running. we'll tell you about the backup plans people had in place. and why some people are frustrated.

>> several families are homeless after a fire in san jose. the big question that needs to be answered. and the morning news continues. it is monday, august 5th. >> let's start with weather and traffic. >> a lot of people appreciating the cooler weather. >> and it is here. there is a low cloud deck and it's not going anywhere soon. that's for sure. that with a very strong breeze. and the truck fire. and it required chp to do that. the others are in traffic and coming up. and west do you understand. it will be a mess you from

getting into san francisco using the car. i would say use bart, it's not striking, that's a great way to get without the bridge. ruth now at the toll plaza there is a backup. the metering lights have not gone out. but they will. there is a big backup there. back to the desk. we have a bart strike that's been averted. the trains are running this morning. they will run for the next seven days. last night the governor stepped in to the heated labor dispute just two hours before that midnight strike deadline. now we have team coverage for you. and we're covering the surprise for some shuttle drivers. they can see they are the no you can thatting anywhere. they asked him to step in he

answered with the injunction which brings the strike to a halt for now. >> they emerged. and a board will investigate. they will issue a cooling off period. >> they are using it as a scare tactic and they were bargaining in bad faith. we heard how it was unnecessary to keep the public on pins and needles. there is no reason to continue the drama and the stress. the last thing we wanted was to see the train shut down again. we said what are our options.

this is the one we found we would exercise. the governor was willing to grant it. >> and bart has been covering smaller raises than what the workers want 5áed expecting them to pay more for benefits and would wipe out the raise t needs to up grade trains and the system. they are happy a third party is investigating the inquiry will take time from bargaining. a contract is the one thing they have been asking for since april. the good news there is no strike at least for now. this is the inquiry into the negotiations a three member board appointed by the governor will hold a hearing on the request for a 60 day cooling off period. that must commit a report in seven days. the governor will decide whether to authorize the

cooling off period. >> 6:04. we talked with the lieutenant governor after the news broke. the governor averted a strike and newsome said very little. >> when you make a commitment month to have a conversation at this stage which i'm more than happy to do and look forward to doing not at this moment. i appreciate you finding me and tracking me down but i want to fulfill my commitment that i made to both sides. >> he has criticized both sides in the bart labor dispute. the man who replaced him issued a statement on the mayor praised the governor for taking ca he took action in averting a strike. as we told you the governor stepped in two hours before the strike deadline ensuring that the bart trains will run for the next seven days. >> the trains are running again this morning but not everyone got the news that the strike

had been averted. who was running off an alternative form of transportation. alex. part of the plan was to shuttle people into san francisco and using large coach buses. and they showed up here a bit of a mix up for bart. rider recent pleased with what they found as the train were running the strike was on hold. the people i'm talking to this morning they got the news early on at leastment they found out before they went to bed. they were surprised and they were running this morning. and they spent a lot of time figuring out the way fos get around in the event of a strike. 400,000 or so riders used bart on average every day. people have been making plans to use the ferries, buses or the to car pool with people. a lot of people are pleased many wish they knew earlier.

>> i almost got a car that is money that would have been spent. it didn't have to come out of pocket but people made a plan. >> and it had the plan in place. this morning we saw that plan. and several large coach buses lined up here the strike was called off. but they showed up. but the mix ups tend to happen. and if they will foot the bill. and they think that's the case. >> over to sal now.

>> and we have a big fire. a rig. several callers said it was on fire. it was off the bridge west 80 at 5th. they are blocked at 5th street. it will be there for some time. and. i'm listening to the fire department with several engine companies trying to put it out. it is not carrying hazardous materials but groceries. they are having trouble to put it and below the freeway. this is west 80 at 5th. and think about. and you didn't know it was running perhaps you are waking up.

it is the best way to get in. look at the toll plaza. around the pay. and 580. and it looks okay. and 101 is good. that's a decent alter made. and let's go to steve a lot of low clouds in place. the west coast will be cool. in oklahoma and texas. heat index. it looks like it will stay there if you have not noticed the hurricane season has been very quiet. atlantic is quiet. and the pat certain not con deuce tive bringing them in. and the pattern is stable. and santa rosa. that's the average high for the

5th. and livermore 89. 74 and 68. not today. 81. 6 #. 61. that's been a month since san francisco had a 70-degree temperature. and cool pattern but cooler as we get to wednesday and thursday. low off the coast about 400- miles from san francisco. and that's going to go over us. it doesn't have the moisture but it enhances that fog bank. and they will go down into midweek 567890s on the temperatures. but a strong delta breeze. and 37. out to sacramento. 86 out there. you know that's cool for them. clouds and fog. there are planty of clouds. inland. 70s and 80s. mist or drizzle. and once it burns off can crank

up. that's windy. and 60s, 70s and 80s. and 68, 77 walnut creek. 65 and 85 brentwood. they will not be there too long. 75. we have 68. scott dyleski 67 and 73 palo alto. not much change. maybe cooler inland. >> 6:11. food and shelter to 20 peoples it placed by a fire. it started in the complex of water bury court. that's just off boynton avenue and southwest san jose. and one minute the boyfriend was cooking. then there were flames. the oil caught on fire. everyone got out. >> everything i have is gone.

>> now she said firefighters told her everything in her apartment was destroyed. police helped the firefighters get everyone out safely. >> and tomorrow block parties are planned for the national night out. the event start 3d 0 years ago with the goal of reducing crime and bringing people together. people are encouraged to organize a barbecue and ice cream social and. there are more than 650 registered parties this year. the time now is 6:12. the shutdown of 19 american embassies has been extended. the threat behind the closures. >> which city is planning a clean up from the dwellings. [ female announcer ] jump-start your day

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good morning. westbound 80 lane of the bay bridge just west of the actual span are closed because of a fire. now we first started getting reports of this near treasure island. the truck was rolling along. it caught fire and ended up west 80 shy of 5th street. over 3rd street on the sky way. traffic is backing up. it's not technically on the

bridge but it is affecting all traffic coming across the bay bridge two hours you need to take bart. bart is running. take other routes into the city because this is a huge problem for your morning commute. that esnot going to get better any time soon. >> 19 american embassies are going to remain closed the rest of the week because of a possible terror threat. and from the news room, lawmakers are telling us some details about this threat. >> members say the nsa program is what picked up on messages being spent on operatives. analysts with the cia are scouring the databases and intercepts and web sites for clues. lawmakers say the final planning for an attack may

already be complete. >> it can be the planned attacks where there will be a series of attacks and we should be ready for everything. >> the decision to close the consulates through the week is -- week is after prison breaks and some people are tied to al- qaeda. officials point to the end of ram dan the holy season for muslims. the secretary of state is working closely with the military laters in regards to the threat. what they are doing today and what is happening to troops overcease. that's next. well the state department's warning has san francisco police on high alert. there is no threat to san francisco but they are increasing patrols throughout the city as a precaution. and they are focusing on buildings and attractions and

places of worship. they are asking everyone to watch for unusual activity. >> it is reassuring that they are there. you are asking yourself why. >> they don't talk but and take it seriously you just never know. >> police say they are proactive because it makes it easier for them to respond quickly to threats. >> the time is 6:17. a hearing for the army private bradley manning continues. he was convicted for releasing information to wiki leaks. an official was due to telephone about how they trained relations between the u.s. and allies. he has been convicted of giving 250,000 diplomatic cables and documents. he could get up to 136 years in prison. >> the council in palo alto is considering a ban against people who live in their vehicles. they will discuss it if it

passes people would no longer be able to park overnight on public streets. church parking lots and opponents are planning to protest before the hearing. >> and time 6:19 the bart strike is averted but we have a problem, sal on the bay bring. >> this off the bridge. we have a report of it. this is why there is confusion. it was westbound 80 of treasure island t ended up being off the bridge. the first major san francisco exit is 5th street. the big exist on the left. the big rig that was on fire didn't make it. it is west 80 over 3rd. if you know san francisco they are putting it out now. look at the traffic on the bridge. this is going to affect traffic for the next two hours they say. that's what chp says. we have several companies on the bridge. at first they had trouble putting it out because they ran

out of water. they to wait for another unit to hookup below the freeway. this is happening now. look at the toll plaza. it is sold out. it's not moving. they wonder what is going on. and you should use the bridge and perhaps the richmond bridge. >> this is not going to move. we're done. even if they were to clear it up. this is done. we're done for three hours. trust me on this one. that traffic is good. highway 84 is good over the peninsula. let's go to steve. >> i trust you, sal. >> low overcast for everyone. and windier side and in texas and oklahoma.

it is staying there into the deep south not here. we have a fog advisory. and san francisco has been very cool. below average. i mean getting a 68 degrees is a chore. 61 today. that's the official temperature. upper 50s for some. south bay a lot of low 50s. and a strong delta breeze. out to sacramento. the coast a cool pattern. normally we get fog and cool at the coast. and not this pattern. lots of clouds. breezy aide windy. drizzle and miss. gray skies for the coast. inland. and that's a good breeze. 80s lows for 70s. and napa and 67.

80 morgan hill. san jose. redwood city. mountain view. cool as a rule wednesday a low off the coast will come through the bay area. a horrifying scene. the man accused of crashing his car killing a woman. getting around in case there is another bart strike. you can see. >> a fire off the bridge.

welcome back to the morning news. dart trains are running. that's the big news the strike has been averted. the trains are running. they will run for seven days. last night the governor stepped into the heated labor dispute. and the governor ordered a formal investigation into the

contract talks with written reports due in seven days. the trains will run during that time with no threat of a strike or management walk out. stay with us for team coverage if there is another strike, commuters may have the option of taking a vote. uber is offering rides from jack london square. that trip is $30 one way t include as ride in the company car. commuters can use the app. and 6:26. police detaining a man after a speeding car roared down a crowded board walk killing a woman who was on her honeymoon. he was scanning the crowd and getting into the car and running into people. it is nathan campbell. a transient from colorado. he turned himself in. it was intentional.

a small memorial is set at that scene in of honor of the woman from italy who was killed in the crash. she was on her honeymoon and her husband and ten other people were hurt. >> and all right. right now it is 6:26 if you are joining us. big news affecting the bay bridge, sal. right now westbound traffic on the bridge. you mentioned. this is a big problem for people coming into san francisco. because the two right lanes just off the bridge are closed as they put out this fire. it was carrying groceries, it was not a hazardous material thing. they were up on the sky way they ran out of water. they waited for a truck and hook up to a hydrant. this is a huge problem. the alternate routes or richmond bridge to the golden gate. let's go to steve. >> maybe mr. drizzle. it will be below average much

of the week. 60s and 70s. >> thank you, steve. next and we'll continue the breaking news a fire causing delays for commuters heading into san francisco. what riders have to say. the stocks to watch this morning. ñáçwçñ

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that's why there is color. >> we will say good morning to you. monday august 5th. 6:30. we do have bart negotiations just a minute. we want to go out to al salvi. >> and treasure island. >> and bake it back. and farther we run the individual -- video. and shy of the exit in the two

right lanes. they have the lanes closed. the truck is carrying groceries as you can see here on fire. a map for the roots. bart is running and if you wake up didn't realize. it is not on strike. and it is a good option to get into san francisco. this is going to be out there for hours. and 6:32 let's go back to you. lots to tell you about. we are following the developing

news. and late last night the governor got involved just two hours for the strike deadline. and team corning. and he is standing by. covering it for the bart shuttle drivers. why he stepped into this in the 11th hour. >> you know they asked for a cooling off period for 60 days and what they got is an injunction. what it means there is no strike. that is good news. and shortly before 10:00 last night. after seven days the governor could issue a cooling off period. >> we're going to go in and everything that we have and prove from the onset we have come with the full and fair ec

equitable proposals that. >> and june 30th. officials say the unions are using the threat of a strike as a scare tactic. and holding them hostage. >> and if they are stuck in traffic. and a horrendous nightmare. we need to put them first. >> it has been offering smaller raises than what they want and pay more for benefits which the union say will wipe out the rates. and up great them and the system. >> that's what it is about to begin with. >> and bart trains are rolling

for now. and alex savage has been in we have been on since 4:00 this morning. how are they. i'll tell how else is happy. that will be bart employees. and obviously very glad to be at work today. and could not say a lot more than that this morning. but he is pleased and on the job for the time being. riders are talking as they waited for the trains. they told me they spent the time and figuring out plans just in case figuring out ways to get to work in the event of a strike. and ferries and buses and car pool with people they know. and people were relieved to find out they were running at least for now.

>> i'm glad i don't understand why they are waiting to negotiate it. and pass and try to surge through it. i'm happy it is running today. >> and the trains are running we still saw and the bart station. >> and the busses were shuttle them into san francisco. the strike was called off and no one told the drivers they showed up anyway. i put in a call to a spokesperson and asked about the shuttle buses. alex savage. >> for the information on the negotiations can you go to the web site and there you will find responses from bart management. and the governor's intervention. can you sign up for strike

alerts at www.ktvu.com. 6:36. we're focused on bart ac transit. they threatened to strike several weeks ago. the board of directors will hold a special meeting. it will have a closed conference with negotiators. and now and no walk offs are planned. 6:37 now is the time if you join us and the bart strike averted there is now a big problem affecting the bay bridge. >> this truck fire that was reported on the bay bridge and ended up not being on the bridge out after the bridge and it was rolling along and several witnesses. and an engine fire and it pulled over and it caught on fire. >> and the fire department and this this firended up sending the video to us.

we appreciate that. and westbound traffic is going to be basically confined to the far left lane and more fire units are on the scene. >> and the toll plaza. we can look now at the toll plaza. and it is very, very slow. had is something else causing you to be slow here. use the alternate routes the bridge. and get over to the peninsula. and 101. 638. and thank you, sala couple of layers on the clouds. giving the gray skies and cloudy, cloudy, cloudy. it will be a cloudy morning and day for some off the coast. the pattern is very stable. high pressure and doesn't show any signs yet. the low will keep us below

average. and it will boot scoot through and santa rosa the high this year 83 and livermore 89. 74 and san francisco and 84. it will be below 73 cooler degrees. that's the airport. san jose. livermore 81. oakland 67 and another cool day. i haven't been over since the 4th. it will bring 52 santa rosa. and low 60s to run mist and drizzle. and 37 and that is timing. and low clouds in place and

santa rosa. and 80s and 73. and 66 richmond. 80s and jim in said it is overcast. and 76 san jose and santa cruz. 50s and 60s. a lot of 70s. and kind of staying cool into wednesday or thursday. and it goes through a little bit by the weekend. >> a search is underway for a teen who walked away from a juvenile detention center. the boy was being held at the log cabin youth camp. he left the detention center at 6:30 wearing a burgundy shirt

and tan pants. >> and pam. time now is 6:40 a company that responds to communities all over. it needs help itself. what it will take for rural metro ambulance service to stay in business. >> we're live where 20 people are without a home after a fire rips through an apartment building. how it all started and what is happening to the victims. >> good morning the bay bridge is a mess and it will stay that way because of a problem in san francisco just off the bridge. we'll let you know what is going on.

good morning. plenty of low clouds, cools and 50s and 60s. 80s inland. and morning to you. some of the top stories and 6:44. we have breaking news, san francisco look at this a big rig fire near the bay bridge. it has shut down two lanes of westbound traffic. it is a mess. the fires near the 5th street exit now. it is backed up and chp says it will take a couple of hours and the lanes are open again. >> and bart trains are running this morning in case you are just getting up. bart is running and they will

run for the next seven days. last night the governor stepped in and the labor dispute two hours before the strike deadline. what he did will prevent any strike or lock out this week. >> and 19 american embassies are going to stay closed through the end of the week. officials say they intercepted chatter from al-qaeda indicating plan for a major terrorist attack. >> 17 people have to find a new place to live after a fire in san jose. and we have a closer look at the damage and you talked to peoples who windows are blown out during the fire. >> there are plenty that blew out. we were able to get closer here to the apartment where you can see the damage. you can see that there is plywood here and all the walls here a black and windows blown out because of the heat and flames. and down here below broken

screens and some charred debris. you can see the balcony and it is completely gutted under it. it is just as bad and the fire started here at the first floor apartment unit and a man was cooking and left oil in a pan unattended. the kitchen was on fire. the alarms activated and they ran out but the fire and smoke spread to the second floor and traveled to the next building a woman who lives there said her daughters and her grandson were sleeping in a bed when the windows above them blew out because of the flames. >> and we're alive. i'm glad nothing happened to them. but she heard the people scream f she didn't they would have saw the glass on them. >> reporter: it took the firefighters an hour and a half

to knock down flames. three received smoke and water damage. officials are ruling the cause of the fire accidental d you can see where the blinds up there have melted a lot of broken glass and the fire actually again jumped between the two buildings and here you can see the damage of the car and parked near the fire, the red cross is helping the people displaced among them 12 adults. and they are trying hotel rooms and spending money for the next several days. live from san jose. a house fire in oakland is being investigated. that started about 4:00 this morning. 79th efficient and holly street. six people were in the house at the time. two of them suffered from smoke inhalation. they put that fire out quickly. no word on the cause.

the time is 6:47 a suspect is in fire after a man stabbed a worker several times. and it happened yesterday morning at oliver's ace hardware. they found the victim a man lying near the doorway. and they found the man in a nearby home. the victim was taken to the hospital and he was pronounced dead. investigators are identifying the victim of the san jose 30th homicide this year. a 19 year old kim weirly joyce was shot early on saturday morning riding in the car. it happened 1:20 near south second and east san salvador street. the shooter was outside of the car. the driver and the man was not

hurt. and. an inquest into the man killed by walnut creek police will start this morning. and officers shot a 22 year old tony banta on december 27th. police say that he charged at them with a knife. the family says that an officer fired in a panic after reacting to others officers falling behind him. a police officer shot and killed an armed 14 year old boy. police say they shot him yesterday because he pointed a gun at officers and refused to put it down. police say that the video shows shots at a group of men minutes before police. and they heard the shots last year. he is charged with attempted murder in the shooting of a boy. they were later dropped. time now is 6:49. and a-rod may be suspended today. someone familiar with the deliberations over his possible suspension tells the ap it will

be announced at 9 a.m. our time. now the league will suspend him through the end of the season for violating the drug program and collective bargaining agreement. he will file an appeal putting the it on hold. he will play in the game tonight. well, we will get to the negotiations in just a moment. we start with breaking traffic news right now, though, two lanes on the bay bridge are closed. and brian flores is live with the fire. brian? >> reporter: the aftermath is right. a good thing they are rolling. take a look the fire crews here are putting out the fire here just before the 9th street and civic center exit here in san francisco. i want to go to sergeant laura clay here. sergeant, can you tell us what happened here this morning? >> well, about 5:30 this

morning a big rig driver discovered he had a flat tire. as he moved and exited the vehicle he noticed a lot of smoke and then saw the flames. we're not sure what caused the fire. and it became fully engulfed quickly. >> we understand that the driver is doing okay. in terms of what was inside. do we know? >> just groceries, nothing toxic. just making a delivery to the store. >> and we'll be out here the better part beginning to end 4 to 5 hours. >> thank you very much for that. >> traffic is moving at a snail's pace. and off the bay bridge. and sal. >> we have pictures by the way that viewers sent us when it was on friday. these are sent in by the viewer

who happened to take the pictures and you can see and a huge fire at no time. and then it was a huge fire and just contained. >> it will be a long time and clear because of this being off the bridge. if you are in the car pool lane it will not be that good for you. traffic on the bridge and it is slow getting into the city. it's not -- it's not like you can't do it. i don't think you should. and then the bridge. and it doesn't look that bad. it is getting busier. 101 is good. low clouds all the way inland

an umbrella there. and mist and drizzle there and inland. and this time of yore and low system is not going anywhere. and below average and 58 overcast. we'll end up 76 degrees that is below average. a cool monday. morning fog and sun. >> and again mid80s. and 52 santa rosa and 61 mountain view. i don't there is too much in the way. and there is a little right there. and it will go through. and 10, 15 day outlook. normal temperatures. below normal. and the 20th as they say along

the coast my friend jenny, foggest. very good. windy at times and breezy and 80s for others. 50s and 60s just cold and foggy for some. the coolest day will be wednesday and thursday. >> and 300 high school students using online activist fighting for scores. why they got more than 3000 people to sign their petition. >> and morning traffic is just a mess on 80 and getting to the bay bridge because of a problem in san francisco. how to avoid the mess. you're so stylish. you've got good taste. oh, cammie. mom? yes, blake. it would look cool in black. so, clarence is at our clearance to get cammie a camry,

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welcome back to the news. 7:00, 300 students from a high school are trying to get ap test scores reinstated. they said they were not sitting per regulation during the test. and 3000 people have signed a petition and the principal said there is no evidence that anyone cheated. if you didn't know there is

no bart strike but there is a problem near the bay bridge. that's because of a fire off the bridge westbound just before 5th. in the right lanes. traffic is a mess. traffic on the bridge is slow because two lanes are blocked just off the bridge. this may be on the bridge. it is having the same effect. we'll show this on 2. let's go back to steve. >> can you use it as an alternate. >> and 50s and 60s. low 80s mainly inland. next on 2. more on the breaking news. and mentioning a big rig fire heading into the city. bart trains are running this morning and there is no settlement. what is next. this is affecting millions of commuters stay right here with us.

>> reporter: good morning, everybody. it's a slow commute coming in on westbound 80 as you come into the city off the bay bridge because of this, a big rig fire early this morning. we'll bring you the latest coming up. alternate routes are your way to go. today, the bay bridge is very, very slow, barely moving at th