seems. good evening. hello. i am frank somerville. >> and i am julie haener. >> at this hour the passengers who were on the flight are straedat san francisco international airport. ktvu's ken wayne spoke with one man who says the sights and sounds were terrifying. >> one passengers describes the scene of near terror. >> all of a sudden the panel started ripping apart. from the outside in. and it ripped apart from the floor to the ceiling and all the way around on both sides. >> reporter: still climbing out of sfo, approaching the sera, 35 -- sierra, 35,000 feet, he says passengers tried to get the attention of the flight crew because they started seeing more of the paneling

coming apart and could see insulation in the gaps. he says it took insistence to alert crew members. >> we were creaming. it was very, very loud and we tried to yell to the flight crew. this is coming apart. >> stay in your seats. no, no, it is coming apart. >> a pilot came back to take a look and determined the situation was serious enough to declare an emergency and turned back to sfo. the plane made a safe landing and the passengers were taken off but they are upset american airlines is snot getting them on other -- is not getting them on other flights or offering hotel rooms. the faa will look at this aircraft to learn what caused this problem, ken wayne, ktvu channel 2 news. >> i can't imagine seeing something like that. as bad as it looked, you have been a pilot for a long time, were the passengers in danger?

>> reporter: the biggest issue right now is cabin pressure. you are at 35,000 feet. if you lose pressure you could suffer loss of oxygen, you can blackout, you could die. what we know now, the oxygen masks did not drop during this flight. that is good news. that means there was no loss of cabin pressure. in that sense they were safe but what is troubling is what they describe as the sounds of rivets popping. if therapy metal on the skin of the plane that could be a very serious structural issue that could lead to the plane breaking apart. so that is what the faa will look at and find out what went wrong, was it the metal or the interior. interior not a big deal, the metal, big deal. >> have you seen something like this happening again?

>> reporter: you look back, a flight in hawaii, the fuselage did come off in flight. and a flight attendant was sucked out of the aircraft. it has happened but it is rare. >> thank you very much. new at 6:00 p.m. they are running against each other for mayor of oakland but they are standing side by side calling on voters to approve a ballot measure. they say $20 million in crime fighting money is on the line if voters don't approve the measure. ktvu's allie rasmus explains what measure z is all about and why some voters are questioning whether the money is worth it. >> reporter: every vote counts. he works for oakland california, he meets with kids coming out of juvenile hall.

>> we do a lot for the community and we don't want these to go away. >> reporter: measure z is an extension of a existing tax. most pay $99 a year. if renewed 12 million goes to the police department, 2 million the fire department and 8 million for non-profit groups. >> we agree on measure z. >> reporter: mayor jean quan and four candidates offered dyer predictions if it fails. >> if measure z fails we will be cutting officers and cutting vital violence prevention programs. >> reporter: they warned oakland could lose 50 police officers. but other voters wondered whether the original measure was worth it. there are 600 80s officers for

a city -- 680 officers for the city. supporters say it is different in that it is specific about police staffing. >> there has to be a minimum of 678 officers in order to collect the tax. >> reporter: in order for measure z to pass 2/3 of voters need to approve it. they have a month to get all the information they need to make a decision. allie rasmus, ktvu channel 2 news. we are learning more about the man who was hit and killed while taking his morning walk. he was walking along east bay shore road when he was hit by a car. ktvu's azenith smith is live near the scene where the driver was arrested for driving under the influence. >> reporter: this is a tragic story all around. one family will be burring their loved one, another dealing with a 19-year-old in jail. >> reporter: she was on her way

to work when she encountered this crash. hours later she learned it was her great uncle who died. >> i felt sick to the stomach thinking it was someone else. and only to walk home and get three phone calls stating it was my uncle. it was heart breaking. >> reporter: he was driving southbound on east bay shore when he lost control of his car, struck a pole, rolled over, crashed into williams. williams was found dead on the roadway. he says his friend witnessed the crash and was shaken up. >> the guy in front of him was speeding and he hit somebody walking, the guy went 100 feet in the air and landed beside my friend. >> he was booked for voluntary manslaughter and driving under the influence and he was driving without a license. they say it could have been any

of them. >> it is tragic. i am sad to see that happened. >> she describes heapingal -- her uncle as a loving man. while she is angry about what happened, because of her faith she forgives the driver. she hopes he and others will realize their heart break. >> to all of you out there, to think of drinking and drive -- drinking and driving, please don't. think twice. please. >> an update to our 5:00 p.m. newscast now, east bay shore void now back open. -- road is now back open as crews try to restore the power line. one person i spoke to said things could have been worse. there is a school and children walk up and down the street in the morning. today that school was closed because of the holiday. azenith smith, ktvu channel 2 news.

new developments in the spread and response of ebola here in the united states. we know the dallas nurse who contracted ebola is nina pham. she is the first confirmed case of the virus spread here in the u.s. she got sick after treating thomas eric duncan, he died last week from ebola. we learned nina pham is one of 70 at the hospital who cared for thomas eric duncan. investigators are trying to identify exactly how nina pham got sick and are looking into the use of her protective gear. the director of the cdc said today he called on hospitals around the country to think ebola. >> we have to rethink the way we address ebola infection control because even a single

infection is unacceptable. >> he said they are doubling down on outreach and awareness of ebola. hospital staff members need to be skilled at taking histories of patients showing potential symptoms and isolate people who have been to high risk countries. they are planning hands on training efforts. many nurses say there hasn't been enough training but bay area hospitals are stepping up safety protocols. ktvu's john fowler is live at john muir with that part of the story. john? >> reporter: the latest developments have professionals in the bay area taking ebola very seriously. here at john muir hospital they showed up their liceilation room and -- isolation room and their new steps. >> reporter: john muir hospital showed us new full body suits designed to protect emergency healthcare workers from ebola.

>> we are not used to dealing with ebola in the united states. it is something we are all learning as we go. >> reporter: they put up signs alerting patients they will be asked about their travel. 92 aebola specific protocols here at john muir in response to the dallas nurse who -- new ebola specific protocols here at john muir in response to the dallas nurse who contracted ebola. >> there will be a continuing threat to all of us if we don't get the situation under control. i would say yes, we all need to be concerned. >> reporter: he calls ebola an unprecedented epidemic. >> this problem is not going to be under control for months. a million people or more may become inspected. it is naive to specific some

won't slip through health screening and turn up at airports again in this country. >> like the plague. >> he emphasized there is no risk unless you have close contact with someone who has ebola symptoms. the focus is on stopping the epidemic there. john fowler, ktvu channel 2 news. >> and our coverage continues on www.ktvu.com. we have a special section with more information on how ebola spreads as well as the most common questions and answers about the virus. a driver loses control and hits a bicyclist but the driver was more seriously hurt. >> and two of the largest banks have been recording your voice, the special protection that could soon provide.

>> showers back in the forecast, cool down and today a wet morning commute coming your way. see you back here after the break.

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driver was hurt today when police say she struck a bicyclist. it happened at 11:00 a.m. this morning. police say the woman lost control, went on the sidewalk and hit a man holding his bicycle. her injuries were more significant. both were taken to the hospital. police are looking into whether she had a medical emergency. there is new information tonight about the ferry crash that injured 10 passengers in san francisco. the company confirmed there were 231 people on board the

ferry. the boat was just leaving peer 41 headed to oakland when it hit a piling last night. one passenger told us there were two big jolts. [ indiscernible ] >> people were screaming. we got knocked forward in our seat. and i saw other people that were standing up, they got knocked back and forth. >> the investigation includes drug and alcohol testing of the crew. the fleet issued a statement apologizing to passengers. they will fully cooperate with the investigation. new at 6:00 p.m. wells fargo won't admit it but they are one of several banks recording and storing your voice. ktvu's tom vacar reports, it is done to verify it is really you who is calling in. >> reporter: unique as finger prints. when you call some banks you

are told your call will be recorded. though relatively news he says voice print i.d.ing is well known. >> we counted over 70 million individuals who have enrolled their voice print into telecommunication firms or financial services companies, banks and even the government. >> reporter: he is marketing vp for a company that adapted its law enforcement software that identifies criminal voices to consumer telephone voice identification. >> these targeted attacks are coming in over the voice channel now. >> reporter: banks get better fraud protection. >> in a matter of months they can pay back their investment. >> reporter: what do consumers

get? >> it is shorting the time. >> reporter: what do consumers think? >> i have three sisters and we have similar voices so is it accurate? >> certain characteristics describe your voice and those things are unique to each person. >> reporter: also even the best voice impersonator could not beat the system and it knows whether it is fed a recording versus the real thing. >> reporter: all that said the question, what else might the banks do with that information? will they sell it, could they use it to collect bills, those questions remain unanswered.

tom vacar, ktvu channel 2 news. big cool down today, you noticed that. the fog returned to the coast. feeling the temperature drop. numbers dropped in the last few hours. these were the highs from today. santa rosa 90. 90 in fairfield. yesterday we had mid-90s. today down 10 degrees. wow! a good looking weather system. really is. typhoon moisture will go to the north of us. we will see showers. just enough to slow up your commute. we are not expecting enough to do anything for the reservoirs. that is a live camera shot. that is the fog and it is in. the marine layer is stretched out. when it gets stretched out like this, well, go the other way. when it was pinch said down, it

is hot. pinched down. now it is opening up. all that fog pushes inland. tomorrow morning it will be clouds and low fog everywhere. high pressure weakening because of the low here. this low is the mechanism for opening up the marine layer. this time a year it means a cooling trend. means drizzle and a cool down. later in the season, a month from now, you are looking at rain. as it goes now, it is still far north. here we are tomorrow morning, maybe drizzle. these are your cloud cover, low clouds, fog. high clouds. into tomorrow night. 10:00 p.m. news tomorrow night. showers, probably showing up in santa rosa. over night into thursday -- wednesday morning. wednesday morning commute will be wet. you can bet wednesday morning's commute despite the fact

accumulations are a 10th of an inch at the top, it will slow the commute. wednesday morning will be dicey. by the afternoon it is out of here. thursday we get a break. friday, the five-day forecast, rain chances could impact the afternoon commute. the highs tomorrow, significantly cooler than today. yesterday and on saturday. the five-day forecast with your bay area weekend in view. there you see it. your shot tuesday night, wednesday morning and then you see it again thursday and thursday night and friday. good news, not for rainfall, but the pattern is changing. that is what you want. the shift. >> we do. thank you. >> thank you. i am scott reiss live at at&t park, the giants getting set for game three against had cardinals. a full report coming up in sports. >> and giants fan fever is

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what a great game, down to the very end last night. >> not the way the giants wanted to end. >> exciting game. >> yeah. great baseball game. in the end the giants thunder struck, 4 solo homers off the bats of the st. louis cardinals. evening the series and right now the giants just completed a work out and they are getting ready for three straight against the cardinals. they are hoping to wrap it up in five games.

scott reiss is at at&t and lets us know what the giants frame of mind was. >> the house of cards caved in on the giants last night. which left them heading home to san francisco tied a game apiece. today a light work out for both teams at at&t park. the cardinals preparing to go to work without yadier molina. he could be available tomorrow. no such issues for the giants. they are getting healthier. morris put on a show in batting practess. on the mound -- practice. on the mound, tim hudson trying to give san francisco a leg up. >> exciting. first time i have been here. i am just thrilled to -- for the opportunity to come out here and give us a chance to win. >> big for us. pitching big games. you know, veteran guy.

somebody we look up to. somebody that will give you his best. >> came out last series and threw 8 great innings and just, this is the guy that got us here. he was good all year for us. i expect for him to bring his "a" game. >> facing him as a young pitcher, going against him, he was -- always respect the way he competed. getting after it. threw a lot of strikes. never backed down. >> get ready to hopefully get on to the next step. which is that goal of winning a world series. >> hudson made 10 career post season starts but all in the division series. he never pitched this deep into the playoffs. not so for john lackey who has four world series starts on his resume, including a couple

against the giants back in 2002. reporting live from at&t park, scott reiss, ktvu channel 2 news sports. >> remember it well. thank you. mean time other activities, get on to www.ktvu.com, it is high school football time. vote for the match-up that you want to see and we will feature the game friday night. the 9ers in st. louis, down 14- 0. >> what? to the rams? >> early. good night. thank you. >> see you later.

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