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it is also where the ac transit administration offices are. skindell. -- schedule. caltrans will continue to lease the error out for private vehicle parking. we will continue to negotiate least negotiations with caltrans and then we will complete the seismic analysis and obtained approval on the psr and complete construction documents. my last slide is a schedule showing the nativity. we start the west seismic analysis last fall. we continue to work through that. this august, we will complete the advanced planning studies in support of that. then we hope to have the psr approved by this december. in parallel, jacob is working on the other documents. so we will have 65% cd's in october, 95% in april. procurement will happen from may 2012 through august 2012. we are targeting construction to start in august 2012, and should be completed in october 2013. >> any questions? >> i have a question. who is responsible for the maintenance of those walls? >> we will probably have a maintenance contractor. we have not finalized the lease negotiations but caltrans or ac transit,
it is also where the ac transit administration offices are. skindell. -- schedule. caltrans will continue to lease the error out for private vehicle parking. we will continue to negotiate least negotiations with caltrans and then we will complete the seismic analysis and obtained approval on the psr and complete construction documents. my last slide is a schedule showing the nativity. we start the west seismic analysis last fall. we continue to work through that. this august, we will complete...
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---y es que, como nos cuenta "edgardo quijano", la junta directiva de "ac transit" aprobo un aumento tarifas... ed si ud. viaja en los autobuses de ac transit en las ciudades del este de la bahia como berkeley, oakland, san leandro y hayward entre otras del este de la bahia tendra que revisar su presupuesto porque en agosto pagara mas. la junta de otro de los aumentos es el otro de los otro de los aumentos es el transbay que cuesta 4 dolares sube diez centavos y el pase mensual de los jovenes que costaba quince dolares ahora sube a 20. los aumentos seran revidados cada dos anos si necesitan ajustes. --tras una intensa busqueda, la policia de "campbell" arresto a una mujer por presunto maltrato infantil cometido contra su propia hija de apenas 3 aÑos de edad.--la detenida se llama "jane marin", cuyo paradero se desconocia desde ayer, cuando la policia trato de contactarla para averiguar el estado de la menor tras recibir un reporte telefonico. --las autoridades ahora buscan al ex-novio de la mujer de 31 aÑos pues se cree queÉl esta implicado endel abuso de la niÑa. su nombre es "georg
---y es que, como nos cuenta "edgardo quijano", la junta directiva de "ac transit" aprobo un aumento tarifas... ed si ud. viaja en los autobuses de ac transit en las ciudades del este de la bahia como berkeley, oakland, san leandro y hayward entre otras del este de la bahia tendra que revisar su presupuesto porque en agosto pagara mas. la junta de otro de los aumentos es el otro de los otro de los aumentos es el transbay que cuesta 4 dolares sube diez centavos y el pase...
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it provides ac transit a better facility, rather than a series of trailers where you have to go in and out two different buildings. >> i was just wondering, drivers coming back needing access. >> yes, we have restrooms there. >> that concludes my report, directors. >> the next item on your agenda is item six. public comment period and opportunity for the members of the public to address directors on item not on today's calendar. >> good morning, director. james brooks. the summary of my comments are before you in a letter. i would like to read through it and make some general comments regarding it. at our cac meeting on april 12, a presentation was made by staff regarding public artwork for the new transit center. as you know, there are five works of art for the transit center. four of the artists -- that artwork had been presented to our cac. we had met with staff regarding it over the last 16 months. we feel those four works of art sit well and fit within the goals that the directors have said already, of artwork on a both small and large scale, that will focus on particular areas of
it provides ac transit a better facility, rather than a series of trailers where you have to go in and out two different buildings. >> i was just wondering, drivers coming back needing access. >> yes, we have restrooms there. >> that concludes my report, directors. >> the next item on your agenda is item six. public comment period and opportunity for the members of the public to address directors on item not on today's calendar. >> good morning, director. james...
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---"ac transit" necesita generar 2-millones-y-medio de dolares adicionales al año para reducir un deficit de dolares del gobierno federal para la construccion del tren bala que uniria a los angeles y san francisco.--originalmente, los fondos estaban destinados a la "florida" pero ese estado desecho un proyecto similar y regreso el monto a "washington".--aunque no hay dinero que sobre, este apenas representa el 0.7 por ciento de la inversion total necesaria, de aqui al aÑo 2020. --ademas de estos recursos, el estado obtuvo otros 68 millones que seran destinados a renovar los trenes de amtrak en la linea que va de san jose a sacramento. --el gobierno de cuba, analiza la posibilidad de permitir que los residentes de la isla salgan del pais a vacacionar. --en un documento oficial, aprobado por el congreso del partido comunista y que fue divulgado hoy se habla de estudiar una politica que "facilite a los cubanos viajar al exterior como turistas". --el anuncio ha creado gran expectativa en esa nacion luego de mas de medio siglo en que el regimen de los hermanos castro ha bloqueado las salidas d
---"ac transit" necesita generar 2-millones-y-medio de dolares adicionales al año para reducir un deficit de dolares del gobierno federal para la construccion del tren bala que uniria a los angeles y san francisco.--originalmente, los fondos estaban destinados a la "florida" pero ese estado desecho un proyecto similar y regreso el monto a "washington".--aunque no hay dinero que sobre, este apenas representa el 0.7 por ciento de la inversion total necesaria, de...
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not just here, but in ac transit and everywhere. >> a motion to award this contract? second? all those in favor say aye. passes unanimously. >> no members of the public have indicated they want to speak. item 11. Ï»¿approving a resolution authorizing the executive director to submit an application for statewide park program (proposition 84) grant funds for transbay city park. >> good morning. this item we are adding for authorization to apply for a state park grant program. it was authorized under prop 84 and they have recently begun a solicitation process. these are due april 1. we're looking for a 2 $5 million for a grant for the city parks, a rooftop park. the approval authorization is attached to your item. >> is there a motion to approve the resolution? >> second. >> all those in favor? opposed? passes unanimously. >> item 11 has passed without any members of the public wishing to address you. item 12. Ï»¿annual review of board policy no. 009, investment policy, and approval of minor changes to the policy. >> sarah will be reporting on this one. >> under our investment p
not just here, but in ac transit and everywhere. >> a motion to award this contract? second? all those in favor say aye. passes unanimously. >> no members of the public have indicated they want to speak. item 11. Ï»¿approving a resolution authorizing the executive director to submit an application for statewide park program (proposition 84) grant funds for transbay city park. >> good morning. this item we are adding for authorization to apply for a state park grant program....
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ac transit says the increase will bring in about $2 million, but that will not be enough to close thegencies $15 million budget gap. as a result, another round of service cuts could come some time next year. >> the bay area is still getting high marks in a new report. but look at which cities provide commuters with the best access to public transportation. the new workings institution says the san jose, santa clara area ranks number two in the nation. the report says that 96% of working age residents in the south bay live near a transit. the san francisco oakland free monte metro was ranked 16th nationwide, number one on the list honolulu. hundreds of bay area commuters left their cars at home and rode bikes to work today. it's the 17th annual bike to work day to encourage them to use -- and -- refreshments and bicycling information. some will reopen later today for the evening commute. organizers hope that people trying it for the first time today will continue to do it all year round. >>> bike riding -- so once you try it once, bicycling community will embrace them and it will conti
ac transit says the increase will bring in about $2 million, but that will not be enough to close thegencies $15 million budget gap. as a result, another round of service cuts could come some time next year. >> the bay area is still getting high marks in a new report. but look at which cities provide commuters with the best access to public transportation. the new workings institution says the san jose, santa clara area ranks number two in the nation. the report says that 96% of working...
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>>darya: at the ac transit board of directors has developed a new fare policy at regular intervals for the next decade. a 10¢ increase. the plan will increase fares 25¢ every five years. ac transit faces a $14.9 million shortfall currently. >> reporter: we are three days away from the state to breakers. we are your destination for everything you need to know about the race. we will air at and 80 and sunday. we also have a photo contest. download a free application on your smart phone. open the at the end log in. if you do not have a smart fun you can upload on the rampage. there's more information on the left side of the page. >>darya: she is always on facebook and the treaty. 6:52 a.m. and we will be back. >> dan: will come back. inland spots are looking good. 60s along the bay. mid-50s. have a nice day tomorrow. will see some clouds are around. because we head into next week we'll looking at showers. >>darya: 6:56 a.m.. if you lady gatt get and you cannot get enough. (laughter) i give up. she is getting her cyberworld on facebook . it is called gaga bill. it is hard to be on farm bil
>>darya: at the ac transit board of directors has developed a new fare policy at regular intervals for the next decade. a 10¢ increase. the plan will increase fares 25¢ every five years. ac transit faces a $14.9 million shortfall currently. >> reporter: we are three days away from the state to breakers. we are your destination for everything you need to know about the race. we will air at and 80 and sunday. we also have a photo contest. download a free application on your smart...
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. >>> ac transit bus fares are going up. the hikes are scheduled to start august 1st with a 10-cent increase for adults and 5 cents for youths, seniors and disabled. ac transit says the increase will bring in about $2 million, but that will not be enough to close the agency's $15 million budget gap. as a result another round of service cuts could come some time next year. >>> well, hundreds of people will leave their cars behind this morning and hop on their bikes. it's the 18th annual bike to workday. there will be energizing stations in several cities here in the bay area with snacks and refreshments for cyclists. most of the stations will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. this morning. but some will operate through the afternoon and through the evening commute. >>> 4:36 is the time right now. boy, if you can commute to work on a bike, sal, across the golden gate bridge that's not too bad. >> that's not too bad at all. as a matter of fact right now the traffic is moving along very nicely there. westbound bay bridge looks
. >>> ac transit bus fares are going up. the hikes are scheduled to start august 1st with a 10-cent increase for adults and 5 cents for youths, seniors and disabled. ac transit says the increase will bring in about $2 million, but that will not be enough to close the agency's $15 million budget gap. as a result another round of service cuts could come some time next year. >>> well, hundreds of people will leave their cars behind this morning and hop on their bikes. it's the...
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it is ac transit's term. i talked to a writer this morning at the time which is foreign to her for them to pay the extra money. bamut is crazy, we already give enough money. >> the configured sub fleet out, make the transfers last longer. >> reporter: the fare increases will not take affect until august 1st. the folks that ride these buses on a daily basis is already hurting them. we will be back as kron4 news continues. >> reporter: can welcome back to kron4 news it. we are getting comments on our face book page. we asked you think our zero tolerance rule during the bay to breakers will change the race? here are comments. >> first, and do not run a grade tradition. them up being drunk it is not find it is about supporting a good cause. if you want to support the online conversation go to our web site. now we also had of complete coverage of the race, do not miss it, may 15th at 8:00 a.m.. we'll show you an hour-long replay of the race starting at 7:00 p.m. at [ male announcer ] hi lauren and greg, what's up?
it is ac transit's term. i talked to a writer this morning at the time which is foreign to her for them to pay the extra money. bamut is crazy, we already give enough money. >> the configured sub fleet out, make the transfers last longer. >> reporter: the fare increases will not take affect until august 1st. the folks that ride these buses on a daily basis is already hurting them. we will be back as kron4 news continues. >> reporter: can welcome back to kron4 news it. we are...
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. >>> well, the ac transit bus fares are going up. the hikes are set to start august 1st with a 10-cent increase for adults. 5 cents for youth, seniors and the disabled. ac transit says that increase will bring in about $2 million. but it won't be enough to close their $15 million budget deficit. as a result another round of service cuts could come some time next year. >>> hundreds of bay area commuters will leave their cars at home and ride a bike to work today. it is the annual bike to work day. ktvu's claudine wong is live in marin this morning along the golden gate bridge where some stations have been set up to help the bikers. >> reporter: that's right. we're just a point. there's been some steady traffic coming through. we have to watch ourselves because sometimes they come through quickly and then stop over here. this is one of those station where is they want you to energize and kind of reward yourself for being green and taking your bike to work this morning. scott with the marin county bicycle coalition how busy are you expe
. >>> well, the ac transit bus fares are going up. the hikes are set to start august 1st with a 10-cent increase for adults. 5 cents for youth, seniors and the disabled. ac transit says that increase will bring in about $2 million. but it won't be enough to close their $15 million budget deficit. as a result another round of service cuts could come some time next year. >>> hundreds of bay area commuters will leave their cars at home and ride a bike to work today. it is the...
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. >>> well, it can soon cost you a bit more to climb onboard an ac transit bus. ac transit board is considering increasing the basic bus fare by 10 cents bringing a single ride to $2.10. they are considering raising the price of a monthly use bus pass from 15-20. they miss facing a projected deficit of $21 million for the fiscal year ending in june of next year. >> caltrans has ordered trains to slow down at a rail crossing where a woman in indiana was killed last months. judy died when a northbound train slammed into her rental car at the charleston road crossing in palo alto. caltrans continues to investigate that deadly crash. witnesses say the vehicle got trapped on the tracks during a heavy traffic period. the slow down will affect all trains passion charleston road including express trains. it is not clear how long the slow down will last. >>> people here in the bay area may pride themselves on living in a pedestrian-friendly place. but we didn't make the list of most walk-friendly communities in the u.s. seattle rated number one for its efforts to encourag
. >>> well, it can soon cost you a bit more to climb onboard an ac transit bus. ac transit board is considering increasing the basic bus fare by 10 cents bringing a single ride to $2.10. they are considering raising the price of a monthly use bus pass from 15-20. they miss facing a projected deficit of $21 million for the fiscal year ending in june of next year. >> caltrans has ordered trains to slow down at a rail crossing where a woman in indiana was killed last months. judy...
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. >>> six people injured in a crash involving an ac transit bus what the witnesses say caused that accident> good morning, northbound 280 traffic is moving along nicely. so far getting into san jose. we'll tell you more about the morning commute straight ahead. the fresh tasting california sour cream your other food loves. >>> good morning, to you. welcome back. this is the ktvu channel 2 morning news brand new day friday, may 13th i'm dave clark. >> and i'm pam cook. time now is just about 5:30. it looks like it will be a weird weekend in terms of may. >> that is true. today looks pretty good. it's cool out there. a day for layers. we have 40s and 50s. we will end up with 60s and 70s. we'll talk about that in five minutes. sal an update on traffic. >>> good morning, westbound highway 4 traffic is moving along nicely coming up to the willow pass grade with no major problems. also the morning commute looks good if you are driving on interstate 880. it's 5:30 let's go back to the dave and pam. >>> sal, in the news right now an elderly woman is in the hospital after an overnight house fire in
. >>> six people injured in a crash involving an ac transit bus what the witnesses say caused that accident> good morning, northbound 280 traffic is moving along nicely. so far getting into san jose. we'll tell you more about the morning commute straight ahead. the fresh tasting california sour cream your other food loves. >>> good morning, to you. welcome back. this is the ktvu channel 2 morning news brand new day friday, may 13th i'm dave clark. >> and i'm pam cook....
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subsidize the service, as well as the $30 million subsidy from the developer to subsidize weta and ac transit to provide transit service, so we are confident we will have robust transit service on the island. supervisor mirkarimi: be i hope that is the case, but in a case that is not, i'd like to move forward with a contingency potentially so that we all rise to the standard of what it means to be a transit first city, especially in a population that is isolated, for lack of a better characterization, in that we were trying to make sure that the principles of transit first our extended into a population that will be challenged in their own mobility and ability, so that it is not always defaulting back to private automobiles. i do not know if the project team sponsors would like to come up, but based on language that i have vetted with you all, under the section of existing development fees or exactions, adding line d is an amendment that i am proposing, and that is a transit impact development fee on new net office space consistent with that currently applicable in downtown san francisco. tha
subsidize the service, as well as the $30 million subsidy from the developer to subsidize weta and ac transit to provide transit service, so we are confident we will have robust transit service on the island. supervisor mirkarimi: be i hope that is the case, but in a case that is not, i'd like to move forward with a contingency potentially so that we all rise to the standard of what it means to be a transit first city, especially in a population that is isolated, for lack of a better...
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. >>> ac transit is announcing a new policy to raise fares over the next ten years. the hikes are scheduled to begin august 1st with a 10-cent increase for adults, 5 cents for youth, seniors and the disabled. the plan raises fares gradually at 2 to 3 year intervals. the board of director says the first hike will bring in almost $2.5 million a year. currently ac transit is facing a nearly $15 million budgets shortfall. >>> new information is emerging about terror attacks osama bin laden was plotting. a private journal and other documents seized at his compound show osama bin laden wanted to strike smaller u.s. cities. and his plans included trains as well as planes. more disturbing, he wanted the highest death toll of americans possible. the information also suggests that he never let go of control of al qaeda. >>> california senator diane finestein said she will likely take a look at the osama bin laden death photos. she and selected other members of congress are being offered a glimpse of those photos by the cia. this will happen in a secure room at cia headquarters
. >>> ac transit is announcing a new policy to raise fares over the next ten years. the hikes are scheduled to begin august 1st with a 10-cent increase for adults, 5 cents for youth, seniors and the disabled. the plan raises fares gradually at 2 to 3 year intervals. the board of director says the first hike will bring in almost $2.5 million a year. currently ac transit is facing a nearly $15 million budgets shortfall. >>> new information is emerging about terror attacks osama...
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. >>> ac transit bus fares are going up. the hikes were scheduled to start august 1st with a 10-cent increase for adults and 5 cents for youths, seniors and disabled. ac transit says the increase will bring in about $2 million, but that will not be enough to close the agency's $15 million budget gap. as a result another round of service cuts could come some time next year. >>> wow. time now 5:06. sal is wide awake. you ready to do what you do best, sal? >> yes, dave. i'm going to leave and go watch a giants game now. [ laughter ] >> besides that. >> second best. >> okay. let's go out and take a look at the traffic. i think i took them by surprise. let's go out and take a look at east shore freeway westbound as you head to the macarthur maze. no major problems here as you head out to the macarthur maze and continue to the bay bridge toll plaza. if you're an early commuter, i think you should like what you see for this early drive to work. a lot of people get up early because they don't want to be in traffic. and right now tra
. >>> ac transit bus fares are going up. the hikes were scheduled to start august 1st with a 10-cent increase for adults and 5 cents for youths, seniors and disabled. ac transit says the increase will bring in about $2 million, but that will not be enough to close the agency's $15 million budget gap. as a result another round of service cuts could come some time next year. >>> wow. time now 5:06. sal is wide awake. you ready to do what you do best, sal? >> yes, dave. i'm...
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. >>> ac transit is announcing a new policy to raise fares over the next ten years. the hikes are scheduled to begin august 1st with a 10-cent increase for adults, 5 cents for youth, seniors and the disabled. the plan raises fares gradually at 2 to 3 year intervals. the board of director says the first hike will bring in almost $2.5 million a year. currently ac transit is facing a nearly $15 million budgets shortfall. >>> new information is emerging about terror attacks osama bin laden was plotting. a private journal and other documents seized at his compound show osama bin laden wanted to strike smaller u.s. cities. and his plans included trains as well as planes. more disturbing, he wanted the highest death toll of americans possible. the information also suggests that he never let go of control of al qaeda. >>> california senator diane finestein said she will likely take a look at the osama bin laden death photos. she and selected other members of congress are being offered a glimpse of those photos by the cia. this will happen in a secure room at cia headquarters
. >>> ac transit is announcing a new policy to raise fares over the next ten years. the hikes are scheduled to begin august 1st with a 10-cent increase for adults, 5 cents for youth, seniors and the disabled. the plan raises fares gradually at 2 to 3 year intervals. the board of director says the first hike will bring in almost $2.5 million a year. currently ac transit is facing a nearly $15 million budgets shortfall. >>> new information is emerging about terror attacks osama...
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. >>> oakland police say six people were hurt in a crash involving an ac transit bus and a van. that accident happened late yesterday just east of downtown oakland. investigators say it appears the van driver ran a red light and smashed into the bus. emergency crews took both drivers and four bus passengers to the hospital. still no word though on how badly they were hurt. >>> reporting trouble on bart could soon be just a text away. bart's board proposal wants the agency to establish a phone line where passengers can report problems such as unruly passengers, broken doors, or suspicious packages. barts interim general manager says they will start investigating that proposal. >>> the san jose sharks are heading to the western conference finals of the stanley cup playoffs. >> it came down to game seven last night after the sharks missed three chances to win their series against detroit. goal by devin, logan, and patrick gave the sharks a 3-2 win. excited fans there. take a look they flooded downtown san jose after that shark victory. >> i am feeling so much better now and it was
. >>> oakland police say six people were hurt in a crash involving an ac transit bus and a van. that accident happened late yesterday just east of downtown oakland. investigators say it appears the van driver ran a red light and smashed into the bus. emergency crews took both drivers and four bus passengers to the hospital. still no word though on how badly they were hurt. >>> reporting trouble on bart could soon be just a text away. bart's board proposal wants the agency to...
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ac transit is facing an estimated 14 million budget shortfall for the next fiscal year. >>> muni rolling out a new plan to ease the trip for riders on the most crowded light rail line. a six month pilot program is being looked at for commute hours. it will take them from the outer sunset to the financial district with limited stops along the way. the express will launch on june 13th, nearly a third of the street car riders take the juda line. >>> a military jet crashed, we just learned that the military plane crashed on take-off at the ventura county naval air station here in california. from the looks of it, it could be something along the lines of a c-130. it is not a fighter jet, but a transport plane it appears. we don't have all the information at this time. we are working to get more details. as we do, we'll bring you more details. the headline here from southern california, some type of naval plane has crashed in southern california. >>> all right, we are going to take a break on that and try to get more information. meanwhile, we'll go the bill for a check of the weather. >>> yes
ac transit is facing an estimated 14 million budget shortfall for the next fiscal year. >>> muni rolling out a new plan to ease the trip for riders on the most crowded light rail line. a six month pilot program is being looked at for commute hours. it will take them from the outer sunset to the financial district with limited stops along the way. the express will launch on june 13th, nearly a third of the street car riders take the juda line. >>> a military jet crashed, we...
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. >>> get ready to pay a little extra if you plan on riding ace transit. agency board members agreed yesterday to raise bus fares in alameda and contra costa counties starting may 1st. bake bus fare, $2.10. seniors and disabled will pay $105 and youth passes have gone up to $20 a month. the transit agency is planning service cuts to reduce its $21 million deficit as well. >>> today is bike-to-work day. hundreds expected to put down car keys, pick up helmets and take part. bike-to-work began in 1974. inspires thousands to ride their bike instead of driving their car. several hundred bicyclists stopped by during their bike to work. energy stations. it's for inspiring safe and family friendly cities. >>> and now over to the weather. >> it's not going to be nice. i only speak the truth. fog to start you out of, kind of cool. heading throughout the morning, some of that fog creeps inland. watch out for that. overall if you're commuting to work, especially over any of the bridges where you tend top lose that visibility, take it easy out there this morning. fog w
. >>> get ready to pay a little extra if you plan on riding ace transit. agency board members agreed yesterday to raise bus fares in alameda and contra costa counties starting may 1st. bake bus fare, $2.10. seniors and disabled will pay $105 and youth passes have gone up to $20 a month. the transit agency is planning service cuts to reduce its $21 million deficit as well. >>> today is bike-to-work day. hundreds expected to put down car keys, pick up helmets and take part....
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. >> mark: ac transit adopting a new fare policy that will raise fares are regular intervals for thecade. the first one will not be august 15th 105 increase and a 55 increase for seniors or do disabled. it will increase first 255 every five years after that, ac transit is facing the $15 million shortfall. >> louisa: three days away from the is zazzle bay to breakers the best station for everything you need to know. we will air the race at 8:00 a.m. on sunday, we are holding a photo contest on facebook. download the application on your phone and log in. then find the photo contest and take pictures. it will be displaced on our facebook fan page. the five pictures with the most lakes will get a $50 gift certificate. if you don't have a smart phone up loaded on the fan page more formation on the left side of our page. >> darya: the countdown is on, we have a couple of days before sunday's big race. p.m. talk to one runner who is blind to talk about how he's getting ready. >> reporter: early morning at the ymca hendry is getting ready for the bay to breakers just as he has every spring s
. >> mark: ac transit adopting a new fare policy that will raise fares are regular intervals for thecade. the first one will not be august 15th 105 increase and a 55 increase for seniors or do disabled. it will increase first 255 every five years after that, ac transit is facing the $15 million shortfall. >> louisa: three days away from the is zazzle bay to breakers the best station for everything you need to know. we will air the race at 8:00 a.m. on sunday, we are holding a photo...
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drove because we would get the money, but for a lot of reasons, it is better they take bart or ac transit or caltrain. i'm just reaching for a clipper card right now. but no matter which one of those they take, they can use this card. i think many of you know that this card is named after the clipper ships, which were built for speed, to get people here during the gold rush days, and i think it is safe to say that these america's cup boats are a little bit faster. what i'm thinking is maybe we should have some special cards printed up during the races that have a big old oracle cup yacht on it, the eventual winner of the america's cup races in 2013, because it will be a token that people can always remember the races by. one other thing to think about -- by september 2013, if we are lucky, we will not only be having these races here in san francisco bay, but we will be opening a majestic new bridge, may be right about the same time. i think that would be a wonderful confluence of events, so even though i have to speak and run today, let me assure you that the commission is going to be wit
drove because we would get the money, but for a lot of reasons, it is better they take bart or ac transit or caltrain. i'm just reaching for a clipper card right now. but no matter which one of those they take, they can use this card. i think many of you know that this card is named after the clipper ships, which were built for speed, to get people here during the gold rush days, and i think it is safe to say that these america's cup boats are a little bit faster. what i'm thinking is maybe we...
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ac transit says that increase will bring in about $2 million. but it still won't be enough to close the $15 million budget gap. as a result, another round of service cuts could come sometime next year. >>> all right. 7:38. we want to check in with sal, keeping a close eye on commute. how is the 101 in san francisco. >> reporter: right now traffic is doing well. northbound 101 if you are driving up to the 80 split, it's been a nice day. no problems on 280 getting downtown. watch out for the bike to work people as we just mentioned, they are all over the place. they are on peninsula, too. let's go out and take a look at westbound 237 it's gonna be extree slow. as we go to the maps, 237 is slow approaching 101 because of a crash on shoreline. 101 is also slow getting in the area. the crash is no longer in the lanes. watch for slow traffic getting up to highway 17. let's go to steve. >>> thank you, sal. we do have a few breaks in the clouds. there's still low clouds around. just a slightly warmer pattern. now, the pattern is showing signs being on c
ac transit says that increase will bring in about $2 million. but it still won't be enough to close the $15 million budget gap. as a result, another round of service cuts could come sometime next year. >>> all right. 7:38. we want to check in with sal, keeping a close eye on commute. how is the 101 in san francisco. >> reporter: right now traffic is doing well. northbound 101 if you are driving up to the 80 split, it's been a nice day. no problems on 280 getting downtown. watch...
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May 13, 2011
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six people were hurt in oakland that included an ac transit bus and a van.ill investigating this but witnesses claim the van driver allegedly ran a red light and smashed right into the bus. emergency crews took both of the drivers and four of the bus passengers to the hospital. still no word on how badly the victims were hurt. >>> california republican lawmakers have unvailed their plan to balance the budget. but they call it a gimmick. the proposal would maintain education funding that includes no new taxes but it also relies on major cuts for the disabled, mentally ill, and early childhood development. the owner of a local child care center says she is worried. >> it also is a big concern because they are laying a good foundation to help make them successful in the school. >> the republicans budget plan also calls for a 10% pay cut for state workers and contains optimistic revenue assumption. >>> bay area commuters that use bart you may notice a quieter, cleaner ride. new cleaners for its trains and replacing all of the wool fabric seat covers. and new mai
six people were hurt in oakland that included an ac transit bus and a van.ill investigating this but witnesses claim the van driver allegedly ran a red light and smashed right into the bus. emergency crews took both of the drivers and four of the bus passengers to the hospital. still no word on how badly the victims were hurt. >>> california republican lawmakers have unvailed their plan to balance the budget. but they call it a gimmick. the proposal would maintain education funding...
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. >>> ac transit is apparently on the road to recovery. today the transit district's board of directors canceled next week's hearing to declare a fiscal emergency. in april we reported the agency was facing a $56 million shortfall. however, a new budget projection that takes into account cost cutting measures shows surpluses now for the next two years. >> breezy conditions at the golden gate bridge, gusts to about 19 miles an hour. the fog is back at the coast. these were the highs from today. highs tomorrow will be cooler slightly, a little more fog overnight and a little more cloud cover throughout the weekend. we'll turn temperatures downwards. the fog increases over the next couple days. we've got fog at the golden gate bridge right now just like this morning. so a big push of fog going into tomorrow morning and tomorrow afternoon. when i come back we'll look at the fog forecast tomorrow. we'll look at the high temperature forecast for saturday and talk about sunday, which will be a cooler day with more clouds. i'll see you back here.
. >>> ac transit is apparently on the road to recovery. today the transit district's board of directors canceled next week's hearing to declare a fiscal emergency. in april we reported the agency was facing a $56 million shortfall. however, a new budget projection that takes into account cost cutting measures shows surpluses now for the next two years. >> breezy conditions at the golden gate bridge, gusts to about 19 miles an hour. the fog is back at the coast. these were the...
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. >>> ac transit is apparently on the road to recovery. today the transit district's board of directors canceled next week's hearing to declare a fiscal emergency. in april we reported the agency was facing a $56 million shortfall. however, a new budget projection that takes into account cost cutting measures shows surpluses now for the next two years. >> breezy conditions at the golden gate bridge, gusts to about 19 miles an hour. the fog is back at the coast. these were the highs from today. highs tomorrow will be cooler slightly, a little more fog overnight and a little more cloud cover throughout the weekend. we'll turn temperatures downwards. the fog increases over the next couple days. we've got fog at the golden gate bridge right now just like this morning. so a big push of fog going into tomorrow morning and tomorrow afternoon. when i come back we'll look at the fog forecast tomorrow. we'll look at the high temperature forecast for saturday and talk about sunday, which will be a cooler day with more clouds. i'll see you back here.
. >>> ac transit is apparently on the road to recovery. today the transit district's board of directors canceled next week's hearing to declare a fiscal emergency. in april we reported the agency was facing a $56 million shortfall. however, a new budget projection that takes into account cost cutting measures shows surpluses now for the next two years. >> breezy conditions at the golden gate bridge, gusts to about 19 miles an hour. the fog is back at the coast. these were the...
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perhaps by the reese finishing the rain could be dissipated >>this just in to the kron 4 news room in ac transituries. video just in our newsroom. the entire front windshield of that bus is missing. it happened along fifth avenue near boulevard late this afternoon. a van ran a red light and the no. 40 bus that you see fit to the van. four people on the boss, the bus driver, and that hit that ban all had to go to the hospital. and the driver of the van. will keep you posted. live, grant lotus, kron 4 news. off >> kimberlee: the facebook fan page was the yet zero tolerance bayto breakers alcohol. we asked our viewers if they think this will impact them. the comment. william. he said it will not affect my day it will continue into the future and make this bayto breakers the premier running of bed in north america like it used to people for the boosters premier-event. before the-alcohol. off would like to know what you think. go to the facebook fan page of www.kron4.com. more news after this quick break hey marcel, watch this! hey marcel, watch this! [ buzzer sounds ] [ cheers and applause ] ♪ hey m
perhaps by the reese finishing the rain could be dissipated >>this just in to the kron 4 news room in ac transituries. video just in our newsroom. the entire front windshield of that bus is missing. it happened along fifth avenue near boulevard late this afternoon. a van ran a red light and the no. 40 bus that you see fit to the van. four people on the boss, the bus driver, and that hit that ban all had to go to the hospital. and the driver of the van. will keep you posted. live, grant...
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police are telling ktvu this morning they're searching for a man who stabbed another man on an ac transit bus. it happened about 8:00 last night on the 72 line at san pablo and barrett avenues. police say there was an argument before the attack. the 26-year-old victim is expected to survive. >>> the california department of water resources will kick its fifth and final snow survey of the season. last month's survey showed a statewide average that's 163% above normal. >>> all right. 6:49 is the time. back to sal to check in. hopefully no big problems for the commute. >>> not a lot of big problems. seems just a little lighter today out there on the morning commute. let's do outside and look at interstate 880. looks good as you're driving up to the coliseum. no major problems there. also the morning commute is looking good if you are driving on westbound san mateo bridge getting out to the high-rise. it seems to be maybe a little spring break action going or for whatever reason it's a little lighter. also the morning drive is okay across the dumbarton bridge. we've been looking at that as we
police are telling ktvu this morning they're searching for a man who stabbed another man on an ac transit bus. it happened about 8:00 last night on the 72 line at san pablo and barrett avenues. police say there was an argument before the attack. the 26-year-old victim is expected to survive. >>> the california department of water resources will kick its fifth and final snow survey of the season. last month's survey showed a statewide average that's 163% above normal. >>> all...
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straight year, the agency is facing a $14.9 million shortfall to help cope with the budget problems ac transit has already adopted accruals, cut back on expenditures and introduce a hiring freeze. and now a ban has been placed on circumcision and if passed, there will be a ban on it, this is a form of mutilation and should not be performed on the chao, proponents say that this is a violation of constitutionally protected religious freedoms. >> now there is more weather for the next couple of days, we will see cloudier and cooler conditions into the weekend i will tell you why coming up and you can always get the full forecast right now on kron4. to be right back after this. [music] hey marcel, watch this! hey marcel, watch this! [ buzzer sounds ] [ cheers and applause ] ♪ hey marcel, watch this! yeah, marcel! -marcel! -hey marcel! are you listening to me? marcel! [ male announcer ] only at&t u-verse lets you follow your favorite channels on one screen. just $29 a month for the first six months -- dvr included. in the network there are no hard choices. made with only premium cuts of pork since
straight year, the agency is facing a $14.9 million shortfall to help cope with the budget problems ac transit has already adopted accruals, cut back on expenditures and introduce a hiring freeze. and now a ban has been placed on circumcision and if passed, there will be a ban on it, this is a form of mutilation and should not be performed on the chao, proponents say that this is a violation of constitutionally protected religious freedoms. >> now there is more weather for the next couple...
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for those of you taking public transit nothing to report for ac transit board or ace train #1 this morning. >> justine: shocking story this morning governor schwarzenegger is admitting he fathered a child with the household staff member more than 10 years ago. his wife moved out of the couple's mention after learning about the affair and the child. the couple announced their separation last week but it did not mention the affair. and the statement that just came out covers schwarzenegger and announces he is the father of the child and he is sorry for the hurt that this has caused he said i asked you respect my wife and children through the spirit it went on to say well i deserve your attention and criticism my family does not. for more affirmation it and go forto our web site. we're looking for comments on this story could to kron 4 dot com. >> james: on the other news places and a cruise looking for a man accused of breaking into an apartment and watch and women sleep. we have a sketch to show you what happened at an apartment on 14th avenue yesterday morning. police say he entered throug
for those of you taking public transit nothing to report for ac transit board or ace train #1 this morning. >> justine: shocking story this morning governor schwarzenegger is admitting he fathered a child with the household staff member more than 10 years ago. his wife moved out of the couple's mention after learning about the affair and the child. the couple announced their separation last week but it did not mention the affair. and the statement that just came out covers schwarzenegger...
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no delays for ac transit come apart. >> justine: thank you, investigators are trying to figure out what caused a three alarm fire in san francisco. you're looking at the place, it happened on the 1000 block of folsom st. its severely burned the park hotel damaging three other buildings. yoli is live to show us the damage. >> reporter: it is pretty bad. you can see damage in the direction notes back. they have an idea of possibly where it started. still no cost to the fire. across the lot of damage. you can see her with melted. there's a tear the building that was involved on breast street. that is the one that has a lot of damage. you cannot really tell from a friend. this whole street and this intersection, still pretty busy with fire trucks. the watch it overnight. there were no flareups overnight. they are expecting investigators to come in here this morning and try to figure out what caused the fire. we do know at least 75 people at these two buildings and another 34 people on the other building. those people are shot to right now. >> justine: thank you, they give so much for the re
no delays for ac transit come apart. >> justine: thank you, investigators are trying to figure out what caused a three alarm fire in san francisco. you're looking at the place, it happened on the 1000 block of folsom st. its severely burned the park hotel damaging three other buildings. yoli is live to show us the damage. >> reporter: it is pretty bad. you can see damage in the direction notes back. they have an idea of possibly where it started. still no cost to the fire. across...
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. >>> six people were hurt late yesterday in a crash between an ac transit bus and a van.ppened just east of downtown oakland. police are still investigating this but witnesses say the van driver ran a red light and splashed into the bus. the emergency crews took those injured to the hospital. still no word how badly they were hurt. >>> in just about an hour the man automobiled of trying to storm the cockpit a plane headed for san francisco will be back in court. the prosecutor argues the 28- year-old immigrant from yemen should stay behind bars. she calls him a flight risk and a danger to the community. >>> firefighters are making major progress against the fire that is called the mets. that's east of soledad. the fire started at about 30 acres but it quick lip spread to about 600 acres. a quick response from firefighters appears to be working. just about 90 minutes ago, they say containment is at 80% and the weather is playing a big role. >> the wind was -- died down and then the fires died down and the crews have been making really good progress. >> no homeowners have b
. >>> six people were hurt late yesterday in a crash between an ac transit bus and a van.ppened just east of downtown oakland. police are still investigating this but witnesses say the van driver ran a red light and splashed into the bus. the emergency crews took those injured to the hospital. still no word how badly they were hurt. >>> in just about an hour the man automobiled of trying to storm the cockpit a plane headed for san francisco will be back in court. the...
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a man who stabbed another man on an ac transit bus in richmond, police are telling ktvu this happenedut 8:00 last night on the 72 line on san pablo and barrett avenues. the suspect and the victim had an argument before attack. the 26-year-old victim was stabbed at least twice but he's expected to be okay. >>> 7:19 -- 7:19. gabrielle giffords is back at the houston hospital where she's been recovering from a gunshot wound to the head. giffords had hoped to see the space shuttle "endeavour" leave on its final vision. it was orangely scheduled to launch on friday. her husband mark kelly is the commander. the crew is continuing to train while they wait for nasa to fix a news box. >>> the owners of the sacramento kings have reportedly made their redigs is -- their decision about the team. the "sacramento bee" is reporting they won't tell us until later this morning. the family who owns the team, the maloofs, they want to talk to the nba before making a public announcement. we don't have a hint on whether they plan to keep the kings in sacramento or move them south to anaheim. >>> it was a
a man who stabbed another man on an ac transit bus in richmond, police are telling ktvu this happenedut 8:00 last night on the 72 line on san pablo and barrett avenues. the suspect and the victim had an argument before attack. the 26-year-old victim was stabbed at least twice but he's expected to be okay. >>> 7:19 -- 7:19. gabrielle giffords is back at the houston hospital where she's been recovering from a gunshot wound to the head. giffords had hoped to see the space shuttle...
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mass transit, because of the holiday, there is no service on ace train, a.c. transit, bart, caltrain, muni and ferries and v.t.a. running on a holiday schedule. but there is no service as well for the alameda harbor bay ferry today. eric, kristen? >> all right, frances. thank you. >>> 6:07 now. >> just ahead -- how the president is now weighing in on a controversy over who can give children insulin shots at school. >> plus, more damage done. the new storm that has tornado chasers focussed on michigan this morning. >> the cost of celebrating this holiday, how much more you will pay for the memorial day picnic or barbecue this year. [ man ] did we get anything good? sweetie i think you need a little extra fiber in your diet. fiber makes me sad. oh common. i dare you to taste one hint of ber in fiber one. oh, i'd be able to tell. why don't i just eat this bag? and how can you talk to me about fiber you enjoy that. i am. [ male announcer ] fiber beyond recognition. ber one. >>> good morning. it's 6:11 on this memorial day. a day when we remember the fallen troops.
mass transit, because of the holiday, there is no service on ace train, a.c. transit, bart, caltrain, muni and ferries and v.t.a. running on a holiday schedule. but there is no service as well for the alameda harbor bay ferry today. eric, kristen? >> all right, frances. thank you. >>> 6:07 now. >> just ahead -- how the president is now weighing in on a controversy over who can give children insulin shots at school. >> plus, more damage done. the new storm that has...