on the dunbarton and bridge, rob fladeboe, kron 4. >>grant: 10:00 p.m.aturday, august 31st and remained closed until tuesday, september 4th until 5:00 a.m. the best alternative is the san mateo bridge to the north. or highway 237 to the south.. again the dunbarton and bridge is scheduled to be closed in both directions for 5 days. starting august 31st. >>pam:this ended in a car chase. the driver sped off in near hagenburger and finally flipped near the colosseum. they had to use a taser before taking him into custody with two other vehicles damaged. had a deadly ending. they were trying to stop this field goal at 2:00 a.m. but the driver took off in the suspect hit a palm tree. there were trying to-stop this--driver at 2:00 a.m.. c h p >> this is close to the west grand 880. there is a separate off ramp so oftentimes officers will look through the area when they go from point a to point b. we know that the vehicle was traveling at freeway speeds in this area of. it is rated at 25 m.p.h. dashed 35 m.p.h. the driver was well-above the speed in this area. >

on the dunbarton and bridge, robert fladeboe, kron4. >>grant: this john barton will start the closure on august 31st the best alternatives will be north to the santa which is highway 92. spitj highway # to 37, take the 101 into the 880. the dunbarton and bridge will be closed in both directions for five days. starting 10:00 p.m. on august 31st. grant lotus, kron4. >>pam: this new section is one year away from completion and this is a critical completion phase. >>reporter: this is being supported by this massive temporary structure put all of that is changing slowly. workers have connected the support lawyers to the main cable and now those are going into place. >> this is a big deal of lifting this bridge of of this temporary structure. the structure will take at least a couple of months. we began testing yesterday and we expect this to be lifting by the end of the week if not after. >>reporter: these support tables are in place and as soon hydraulics will put those closer to the deck of the bridge. during that process the bridge will s

even if you are not usually using the dunbarton. many people are planning on driving. here is a list of locations. you will see if you are going to these great places you are not alone. napa, no. 2. lake tahoe. carmel, santa cruz. >> lake tahoe! >> we are going to be on the beach. 4:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. on labor day! >> the number of truancy has dropped. the habitual/chronic absenteeism fell 12% in the last one year. and over 30 percent since 20 07/2008. the district is also announcing an anti-truancy program. it targets a 20 utt-ris at-risk students. - >> back to school has been a boost for retailers posting increase. beating analysts' expectations. brisk sales are promising for the holiday shopping season. >>this just in to the kron 4 news room there is an earthquake or 7.9 magnitude off the coast of philippines. let me show you. it is 20 mi.. the u.s. g s issued tsunami warnings for the philippines. however, no reports. however, a 7.9 off the coast of the philippines. keeping you updated on this. here is a better look at it. from our earthquake tracker. >> still ahead

and you will find various closures throughout the dunbarton and bridge. is still light on highway 84, you are not seeing any delays because of its. so far no delays heading into san francisco from marin county. that is a check with traffic, back to you guys. >>> the union's board may be decision yesterday parade union leaders are say they do not have complete competences in chief more. >>> a lot of the frustration they have is valid and i take it with humility. it is an important job that i have but they need to understand what it is i can do to help >>> they face rising crime with ufewer officers. city of san jose and is now taking it to a new level with reaching did a dila deal with n next door has been up and running for less than a year now. it is operating in 48 states. amazon delivers a new tactic to prevent your packages from being stolen per how you can get your hands on a 14 carat gold mocking shapen. ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, >>> take a look at this video. this is inside the grade school gym as it gets hit by a tornado. watch as one of the janitors is ac

starting at 10:00 tonight the dunbarton will be closed in both directions, reopening tuesday morning at 5:00. it's necessary for updates for a seismic joint on the eastern side. the same work done over memorial day weekend. the upgrade allowing bridge to move better in an earthquake. >> this bridge will be lifted to make room for the work. caltrans says the closure did not result in a congestion on alternate routes. and there is holidays about half that. >> and right now detours have begun for drirz -- drivers. fremont street closed just minutes ago it and will remain crossed until the tuesday morning commute, workers will dig out the roadway and put in a steel bridge allowing them to build a transit center underneath. >> to help you get around this weekend down load our exclusive waze app. >> and you can find it and down load it and become an abc 7 news traffic spotter. >> one person has been killed after a 7.6 magnitude quake struck this morning off the eastern coast of the philippines. it's about 465 miles from the capitol. >> the quake knocked out power to nearby towns and a tsun

starting to slow just south of the dunbarton bridge. we have this shot aacross the san mateo bridge. 92 and no delays at the toll plaza and over on the peninsula side. back to you. >>> the time is 6:38. still ahead new troubles are on the horizon for prince harry. find out why his big-time party in las vegas could keep on going, but not in a good way. >>> doctors say certain children could be open to more serious symptoms when it exposed to the flu. we'll tell you why. >>> we continue to follow breaking news this morning. dutch military police still surrounding a plane at an amsterdam airport. there were reports that it was hijacked. two fighter jets escorted it into the the airport on its way from spain. however, the budget airline that owns the jet says it's just a miscommunication. a spokesperson says the plane approached in an unusual way which led to confusion between the pilot and the control tower. >>> it's 6:42 right now. a new healthy study on the possible risks the flu virus may pose on certain children. the cdc says kids with

we're not what are from rogers ford elementary school and dunbarton elementary school. many of the walkers cross here at this intersection every day. and it's quite busy. now there are crossing guards here to help. but it can still be pretty dangerous for kids. in 2009, more than 4,000 pedestrians died in traffic crashes. that's according to the national highway traffic safety administration. this morning, we have officer becky soule with the baltimore county police department here to talk about bus and crosswalk safety. foreign and thank you for joining us. can you tell us about what parents and students needs to remember as they are walking to school about crosswalk safety >> just be sure togues the sidewalks and the there's an -- to use the sidewalks and if there's an intersection that you press the button and use it properly. when the signal comes up for walk that you actually enter the crosswalk. when the flashing heads rand appears that's a -- red hand appears that's a warning and when the solid red hand appears that means don't enter the crosswalk. >> reporter: w

not far here from rogers port elementary and dunbarton middle school. take a look here we are talking about crosswalk safety this morning. these two schools have a large population of walkers. many of the walkers cross here at york road which is a very busy intersection. now there are crossing guards here to help. but it can still be pretty dangerous for kids. in 2009, more than 4,000 pedestrians died in traffic crashes. that's according to the national highway traffic safety administration. this morning we have officer becky soule with the baltimore county police department to talk a little bit more about the safety for students is, good morning, thank you for joining us. >> good morning. >> reporter: let's talk about crosswalk safety. what do parents and students need to remember as they head out? >> to use the crosswalk when you're walking. or cross at an intersection, here we have automatic signals at this intersection and you want to make sure that you press the button and use the signal when it to walk that you proceed into the crosswalk and you d

. >> there is a reminder dunbarton bridge will be closed over labor day weekend for retro fit work. >> more to bring you when we come back latest on isaac no longer a hurricane but a major menace. and steps taken to ease the weather crisis. >> we'll return to mark matthews to tell us about a republican love affair and a magic moment that happened on the stage today. >> coming up >>> we're following breaking news happening in bethel island. sky 7 is over the scene. a man was crushed to death. this happened within the past hour. >> the contra costa county sheriff says it appears the man was trying to loosen a mo moring block on the dock and they're trying to figure out what he was doing. he was not working for owners. >> developing news out of louisiana right now. state officials say a levy will be breeched to release pressure on it. right now, neighborhoods are submerged despite the fact eyesin was down graded to a tropical storm. and there are tl is life threatening flooding after hurricane katrina street. the government says 70 people who did not evacuate have been rescued. >> it's h

and a reminder the dunbarton bridge will be clesed tomorrow night so caltrans can complete work. >> this is strange. california lottery searching the bay area looking for a winner it believes the latest millionaire is out there somewhere and there is a surveillance photo. officials say he purchased at the quick stop on walnut avenue and visitedded with his wife and family to check his ticket but failed to claim the prize. there is no indication of why. so officials decided they're going to put the picture out there today n case you need them, these are the winning numbers from the drawing. >> let's hope he doesn't lose the ticket in the laundry or something. >> no. no. let's not consider this. there must be an explanation. >> too much stress linked to colds and cancer and heart disease but could it cause you to have a stroke? >> and stamps on the rise. looking at how scam artists are using latest technologies to rip you off. >> and there is a look at mount tam. a look at changes in the weather coming up. >> checking traffic now arks approach the toll plaza. there is backing up at this ho

a live look at the dunbarton bridge will be closed for three days, that's so that crews can replace the expansion joint on the eastern span of the bridge. it's that joint that will absorb energy during a big earthquake. >> in seismic design, the amount of earthquake energy a bridge absorbs is relative to its stiffness. so by separating the span from the sub structure, we have allowed a lot less rid-- we're allowing the bridge to flex instead of fight out or ride out an earthquake. >> commuters are being encouraged to use alternate routes, the seismic retrofit is set to be completed by early 2013. >> still ahead at 6:00, making a clown look like a criminal. . >>> and point, click and play, a unique online program to boost pet adoption. >>> and feeling what others can only see. some blind children get a behind the scenes look at the biggest show in town. back in a moment. >>> police from all over santa clara -- >> for the next 17 days, through labor day, the avoid the 13 will conduct dui checkpoints and have roving dui-zbloe this year's drive sober or get pulled over campaign. nationally

. >>> the dunbarton bridge will be closed for retrofit. it'll start on friday at ten and continue until tuesday at five. the 1.6-mile bridge is 30 years old. it must have the work to meet current design standards. on the website we have posted complete detail its about closure just look for the hot topics section. >> and we have fog heading back into the coast tonight but not a lot of it. not like we have seen the last couple nights, then tomorrow evening. the winds are -- blowing about 15 miles an hour ought of the south-southeast. maybe a little westerly. you get the picture. a little bit of fog. the marine layer over the weekend really thick. that's why temperatures dropped off so much on sunday. got really -- the cool air spilling up overall of the coastal hill. what happened today was the marine layer squished down a little bit. it didn't get real typing. the air quality issue. it did squish down and that's why temperatures came up. it'll stay a little compacted. not real thick but in here. we -- temperatures tomorrow a little warmer

. >>> the dunbarton bridge will be closed for retrofit. it'll start on friday at ten and continue until tuesday at five. the 1.6-mile bridge is 30 years old. it must have the work to meet current design standards. on the website we have posted complete detail its about closure just look for the hot topics section. >> and we have fog heading back into the coast tonight but not a lot of it. not like we have seen the last couple nights, then tomorrow evening. the winds are -- blowing about 15 miles an hour ought of the south-southeast. maybe a little westerly. you get the picture. a little bit of fog. the marine layer over the weekend really thick. that's why temperatures dropped off so much on sunday. got really -- the cool air spilling up overall of the coastal hill. what happened today was the marine layer squished down a little bit. it didn't get real typing. the air quality issue. it did squish down and that's why temperatures came up. it'll stay a little compacted. not real thick but in here. we -- temperatures tomorrow a little warmer

remember, one of the alternate routes and during this weekend closure of the dunbarton and expect toee heavier traffic on the nimitz. the detours normally if you use those group--routes.. >> a good news for football fans with preseason finally ended. last night, a 32 yd touchdown and alex smith handed it off five times before calling it a night. with a 35-3 victory over the san diego chargers. >> and philip rivers showing interceptions. >> in seattle, matter could not get anything going. with the seahawks 21- 3 over the oakland raiders. the oakland will play september 10th. >> the a's are on fire. they're looking for a playoff spot with oakland hitting four home runs. the oakland athletics had a victory with a sweep of the four came a series. the giants used a big comeback. to top the n f--- >> take a look with the sixth inning victory. the giants are now having a 4.5 game in the division. next, they take on the cubs in chicago. >> we will be back. this live look at the golden gate on this friday morning 3q lysol knows the soft places we love could be home to bacteria. so use lysol d

rob fladeboe >> reporter: when the seismic upgrade is finally completed in early 2013, the dunbarton movie simply hire and a lot stronger. it will allow caltrain to install a critical expansion joint on the eastern side to dissipate energy >> reporter: much of the work is being done here 100 ft. above the bay. they are making one appear at a time to match the expansion joint. >> we need to build frames first and then raise the bridge 5 in.. >> reporter: a section of the bridge has our living below a custom-made bearing will allow it to move without any structural damage. >> caroline the structure to flex brother and stiffly ride out any earthquake. >> reporter: drivers will not know the difference with they can take comfort in knowing of the british stronger if and when it is put to the ultimate test. >> reporter: the dumbarton bridge will be close starting at 10:00 p.m. on friday august 3rd first. it will remain closed until 5:00 a.m. on to the september 4th. the best alternates to get to the of one wall with his clothes, to the north of san mateo bridge and highway 92, to the south

. >>> a heads-up for drivers who take the dunbarton bridge. bridge will be closed over the labor day weekend for a seismic let trough fit to make sure the bridge can withstand a major earthquake. the closing is scheduled friday, august 31st at 10:00 p.m. and reopen tuesday, september 40th at 5:00 a.m. drivers can take highway 237 or the san mateo bridge as detour. >>> san jose's pride festival gets under way today with performances from bay area artists at discovery meadow. today's free community day also includes a rock climbing wall, spin art, and a boxing ring. tomorrow, erica jane, jennifer holiday, cat graham perform. there's also going to be a nondenominational prayer service and that will be at 11:00 a.m. >>> right now, word into the ktvu newsroom that firefighters are fighting a structure fire on the roanoke park santa rosa border. the fire is on todd road near highway 101. todd road right now is completely shut down. we don't know if there are any injuries at this time. of course we will pass along more information as it starts to fil

the dunbarton will shut down closed up the labor day weekend for seismic retrofit work to replace anroom to move during an earthquake. in 5 minute students it trace elementary will check out their brand new classrooms. the loss stemming building and fire two years ago two teenagers were arrested in that case. lottery officials are looking for this man that could be the winner of last month's mega millions trying he has yet to collect $52 million. the winning ticket purchased at the quick stop on walnut avenue in fremont. traffic and weather coming up. greatcoat come morning. on highway 1 have a traffic other reported by chp the salt 101 pass manner in pacific that your paloma a vehicle stalled out of a second vehicle that the car and one vehicle caught fire and all southbound lanes to shut down for chp and fire crews. no. 1 and one at marsh road lookout for an accident blocking traffic was slow the traffic is to approach the seeing gold gate bridge a little gloomy but so far the ride is looking good. >>> it's hard to see san francisco in the distance with of the low cloud cover in th

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