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ktvu's cara liu has more. >> reporter: this store contacted us about a lawsuit they are facing. the business next door, as well as others, they are all in the same boat. >> reporter: they work 11 hours a day, six days a week. but that could soon change according to her son-in-law. >> she was in shock. she couldn't eat. sleep. >> reporter: she was slapped with a lawsuit, claiming she doesn't accommodate disabled customers. >> theythey are living day by day. late on rent also. >> reporter: they aren't the only one. the owners are also getting sued. so is the hair salon and so is this store next door. >> i have two parking spots. we don't know what to do. >> reporter: the man behind the lawsuit is a attorney based in the sacramento area. he filed thousands of lawsuits over american's with disability act compliance issues. he says by phone he was fed up with the lack of access for the disables. he admits filing a lot of lawsuits and making a good living wage, she says many businesses have been forced to shut their doors. >> the reality there are individuals who are capitalizing on t
ktvu's cara liu has more. >> reporter: this store contacted us about a lawsuit they are facing. the business next door, as well as others, they are all in the same boat. >> reporter: they work 11 hours a day, six days a week. but that could soon change according to her son-in-law. >> she was in shock. she couldn't eat. sleep. >> reporter: she was slapped with a lawsuit, claiming she doesn't accommodate disabled customers. >> theythey are living day by day. late on...
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ktvu's cara liu spoke with coast guards today. >> reporter: organizers of this weekend's cup implemented safety changes and the coast guard will allow the race to go on as planned. this will be the first in the san francisco bay area since the deadly sailing accident last month. >>> ktvu confirmed the u.s. coast guard plans to lift its ban on open ocean races tomorrow. this in time for friday's cup. >> we anticipate the cup happening as scheduled. >> reporter: the coast guard implemented a safety stand down after last month's accident. 5 sailors lost their lives. u.s. sailing has been reviewing safety procedures, findings were presented today. >> sailing is looking at all off shore races to look if we could improve to make the races safer. all with the goal of keeping everybody safe. >> reporter: one new development that will be announced tomorrow is the formation of a new racing counsel. organizers will enhance safety and communication during the season. we also learned there is debate over tethering and whether it should be mandatory the crew be tethered in. >> the low speed chase was
ktvu's cara liu spoke with coast guards today. >> reporter: organizers of this weekend's cup implemented safety changes and the coast guard will allow the race to go on as planned. this will be the first in the san francisco bay area since the deadly sailing accident last month. >>> ktvu confirmed the u.s. coast guard plans to lift its ban on open ocean races tomorrow. this in time for friday's cup. >> we anticipate the cup happening as scheduled. >> reporter: the...
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there is a lot of clean up, ktvu's cara liu is live where crews have been hard at work. >> reporter: they made a lot of progress out here. they were out early this morning cleaning up trash and things are getting back to normal out here. >> reporter: it was an unforgettable celebration, the golden gate bridge's 75th. he was working the stages. >> one of the best i have ever seen. it was spectacular. >> reporter: today he is back at work. >> we have been taking down the audio towers,ers, the dj stage. everything is going down quickly. >> like a mountain of trash when we got here this morning. >> reporter: others spent the day cleaning up what the clouds left behind. >> just sorting. nonstop. >> reporter: he was smiling, even after six long days working this event. >> i have always had a fascination with the bridge anyway. >>> the golden gate bridge holds special meaning. >> my mother and her sister walked the bridge the day before it opened in 1937. >> fun being here for the celebration. >> reporter: no estimates as to how many people were out here but organizers tell us things went s
there is a lot of clean up, ktvu's cara liu is live where crews have been hard at work. >> reporter: they made a lot of progress out here. they were out early this morning cleaning up trash and things are getting back to normal out here. >> reporter: it was an unforgettable celebration, the golden gate bridge's 75th. he was working the stages. >> one of the best i have ever seen. it was spectacular. >> reporter: today he is back at work. >> we have been taking down...
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ktvu's cara liu is live in the city. >>> the roads have been open for a few hours but crews are still tearing down here and we are still seeing some of the participates just now rapping up a day long party. >> reporter: the san francisco experience, the 102 bay to breakers wasn't without its hiccups. costume participates pointed to the bath room situation. >> no hand sanitizer. it is over flowing. >> i don't recommend it. >> reporter: long lines formed outside, missing doors didn't be a deterrent. >> at least they had them. but could have been better. >> reporter: alcohol is now banned from the race but that didn't stop many. these residents put up yellow tape trying to keep partyers off their property. >> they broke the stairs. people were just going in and out like it was their house. >> reporter: they say this year seemed more tame. >> couple years where it has been -- [ talking at the same time ] >> probably necessary. they moved people on. the minute the crowds stopped, they moved them on. >> i don't know if they banned the alcohol or what, seems to be fun but not so rowdy this y
ktvu's cara liu is live in the city. >>> the roads have been open for a few hours but crews are still tearing down here and we are still seeing some of the participates just now rapping up a day long party. >> reporter: the san francisco experience, the 102 bay to breakers wasn't without its hiccups. costume participates pointed to the bath room situation. >> no hand sanitizer. it is over flowing. >> i don't recommend it. >> reporter: long lines formed outside,...
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cara liu, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> friends and family of a fallen army sergeant gathered today, they died may 6 in afghanistan. it was his third tour of duty. his first in afghanistan. funeral services were held this morning. he is survived by his wife and two sons. >>> president obama said today that nato allies agreed to a plan to wind down the war in afghanistan. president obama said when the u.s. combat mission in afghanistan ends next year, nato will continue to train and advise afghan forces. >> we can pull back our troops in a responsible way and we can start rebuilding america and making some of the investments we made in afghanistan here back home. >> the president said progress is being made on reopening supply roots. pakistan closed the routes after a u.s. air strike cleared two dozen. and the bay area is in president obama's very near future. we will have details on his next trip here. >>> the naacp is speaking about today about a resolution. they voted to endorse same-sex couples. the mission of the naacp has been to ensure the equality of all people. he discussed his pa
cara liu, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> friends and family of a fallen army sergeant gathered today, they died may 6 in afghanistan. it was his third tour of duty. his first in afghanistan. funeral services were held this morning. he is survived by his wife and two sons. >>> president obama said today that nato allies agreed to a plan to wind down the war in afghanistan. president obama said when the u.s. combat mission in afghanistan ends next year, nato will continue to train and...
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cara liu, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> a candlelight vigil is set to begin for a high school student killed over the weekend. he was stabbed to death outside a party. his friends described the weapon as a sword. he played football for newark memorial high school. a memorial has been growing for the teen and friends are encouraging people to show up for the candlelight vigil. >> show support for the family. >> he was raised by relatives since moving here from samoa when he was 12 years old. three are under arrest now in connection with the death. >>> the man accused of killing 7 people at oikos university pleaded not guilty today. ktvu was in the courtroom where one goh ko faced a judge. his attorney entered not guilty pleas. officials said after a month of refusing food he started to eat again. he is set to return to court on june 25. >>> happening right now, 200 union workers in san francisco demonstrating inside city hall. they say they want this protest to be like the one held last year which lasted for a while. they say they are fed up with having to pay more for health coverage. >> it
cara liu, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> a candlelight vigil is set to begin for a high school student killed over the weekend. he was stabbed to death outside a party. his friends described the weapon as a sword. he played football for newark memorial high school. a memorial has been growing for the teen and friends are encouraging people to show up for the candlelight vigil. >> show support for the family. >> he was raised by relatives since moving here from samoa when he was...
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cara liu is live where the officer was shot. >> reporter: police tell us he is in stable condition.o survive his injuries. now here's what we have learned so far. according to the initial police log entry, the officer witnessed a crime in process and started chasing a suspect. during that foot chase the sus% opened fire hitting the officer in the lower body. the officer then returned fire hitting the suspect. we are still working to confirm the suspects condition but police tell us the suspects weapon was recovered at 9 scene. he was brought here to the hospital early this morning. police chief howard jordan showed up shortly after 1:00 to visit with his injured officer. police say they are very much working this investigation. they have a lot of folks working on it. we'll bring you any new details as soon as we get them. we are live in oakland cara liu. >>> vallejo police officer james capoot and other officers killed in the line of duty will be honored today. a candle light vigil will be held at dusk. ten california law enforcement die the in the like of duty last year. tomorrow t
cara liu is live where the officer was shot. >> reporter: police tell us he is in stable condition.o survive his injuries. now here's what we have learned so far. according to the initial police log entry, the officer witnessed a crime in process and started chasing a suspect. during that foot chase the sus% opened fire hitting the officer in the lower body. the officer then returned fire hitting the suspect. we are still working to confirm the suspects condition but police tell us the...
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cara liu explains that a woman was also injured. >> reporter: alice stevenson lived in the olympia mobile-home park for about two decades. tears welled up in her eyes as she talked about the loss of her neighbor. >> everybody knows over around here. even if they don't know them by name, they know who they are. >> reporter: police rushed to the scene this morning after a dispute between neighbors turned into a stack. detectives say a 42-year-old woman was rushed by helicopter to a local hospital. a 43-year-old man died of his injuries. >> it's really sad. he mean words can't describe how close of home this hits, especially when we first moved here he was really helpful and definitely helps to welcome us to the neighborhood. >> reporter: a wooden railing was broken during the overnight scuffle according to neighbors and police spent hours collecting evidence. they say they have yet to figure out what the dispute was over, but confirmed that they arrest 3-d 2-year-old cameron weiss of vallejo. >>> the police department held its gun buyback. east palo alto police officers collected the weapons thi
cara liu explains that a woman was also injured. >> reporter: alice stevenson lived in the olympia mobile-home park for about two decades. tears welled up in her eyes as she talked about the loss of her neighbor. >> everybody knows over around here. even if they don't know them by name, they know who they are. >> reporter: police rushed to the scene this morning after a dispute between neighbors turned into a stack. detectives say a 42-year-old woman was rushed by helicopter...
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ktvu's cara liu is live from at&t park where the family and one player shared their memories. >> reporternd described her as enthusiasm, she considered the park a second home. it was clear during the service this afternoon this was
ktvu's cara liu is live from at&t park where the family and one player shared their memories. >> reporternd described her as enthusiasm, she considered the park a second home. it was clear during the service this afternoon this was
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cara liu, channel 2 news. >>> signs the u.s. economy may be slowing sent stocks lower today. >>> chrysler ceo says demand for the jeep grand cherokee is so strong it will not shut down production for the customary two weeks during the summer. grand cherokee sales were up 44% compared to the same period last year. chrysler also said it plans to add 1,100 jobs in november instead of waiting to hire in 201. >>> delta has come up with an innovative way to deal with soaring fuel costs. in a move that was believed to be the first of its kind, the airline announced today it plans to buy the training refinery for $150 million. the company says the refinery could accommodate 80% of delta's fuel need and save it $300 million a year. >>> he's been part of a fabric of the south bay neighborhood for years now. what the friendsly mailman as he's called says was the best part of his job. >>> back in 10 minutes ago looking at the five day forecast. there's some rain drops in th you're going down! it's all over! no! it's not over yet! sofas that
cara liu, channel 2 news. >>> signs the u.s. economy may be slowing sent stocks lower today. >>> chrysler ceo says demand for the jeep grand cherokee is so strong it will not shut down production for the customary two weeks during the summer. grand cherokee sales were up 44% compared to the same period last year. chrysler also said it plans to add 1,100 jobs in november instead of waiting to hire in 201. >>> delta has come up with an innovative way to deal with...
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cara liu, channel 2 news. >>> signs the u.s. economy may be slowing sent stocks lower today. >>> chrysler ceo says demand for the jeep grand cherokee is so strong it will not shut down production for the customary two weeks during the summer. grand cherokee sales were up 44% compared to the same period last year. chrysler also said it plans to add 1,100 jobs in november instead of waiting to hire in 201. >>> delta has come up with an innovative way to deal with soaring fuel costs. in a move that was believed to be the first of its kind, the airline announced today it plans to buy the training refinery for $150 million. the company says the refinery could accommodate 80% of delta's fuel need and save it $300 million a year. >>> he's been part of a fabric of the south bay neighborhood for years now. what the friendsly mailman as he's called says was the best part of his job. >>> back in 10 minutes ago looking at the five day forecast. there's some rain drops in there, i'll let you know when they start and when they will end. >>> a
cara liu, channel 2 news. >>> signs the u.s. economy may be slowing sent stocks lower today. >>> chrysler ceo says demand for the jeep grand cherokee is so strong it will not shut down production for the customary two weeks during the summer. grand cherokee sales were up 44% compared to the same period last year. chrysler also said it plans to add 1,100 jobs in november instead of waiting to hire in 201. >>> delta has come up with an innovative way to deal with...