everyone recognizes cal tran building the eastern stand. that did not include the on ramp, as well as the testing of free. both of those are on the side of the island, and the purpose of the project is to upgrade those ramps. we have selected a preferred alternative as shown in blue, the westbound on ramp would meet the standard after it is constructed. we would also go ahead and widen the road as the rams tight into the private -- into the new public right away. requires the relocation, which are located right now at the ramp. that is an important part of the project. happy to report that we are completing the environmental documentation process. we have prepared a final eir/eis. it has been posted and the federal register, starting on october 21. we are at the final day review time for the final eir/eis. we expect a decision by the end of november. i will be in front of the program's board next month for the action. that is a major milestone for the project. very quickly, our intent is to complete the final design next year to relocate th

without any further ado, i'd like to introduce the cal trans director, malcolm dockerty. >> thank you for coming out and helpling us celebrate the momentous occasion. it is my extreme pleasure to be able to introduce our first speaker today, and that is the honorable mayor, gene kwan. >> good morning. well, we were expecting my friend ed lee. who knows if we see flashing sirens, that will probably be him. this is an amazing event for the bay area's economy. this bridge and this final lane of the final section represents so many things for us in the bay area. it represents an investment in the future of our area, tying oakland and san francisco. this is the kind of infrastructure work that i know president obama is trying to get in the big that will be coming up this week. about 10 kinds of this type of bridge are being built with federal dallas. the tax payers in the bay area have been willing to finance the retro fit of the bridge. this is a component that came from china. it's a real symbol of the global economy. and it is a complex project. it shows how we're linked together. and t

cal-trans will not be moving ahead until everyone is on the same page.m point richmond wayne friedman 7 news. >> another roadway project talked b.west of the caldecott tunnel. this week crew scheduled to break through the rock that separates the 2 side sides. break through will mark the completion of the excavation of the top portion of the fourth bore. 130 ton piece of excavating equipment will do that work. it will add 2 lanes to the opportunity that he will connects oakland to 0rind a.lanes expected to be open by late 2013. xhirts hardly wait for that. big breakthrough happening this week as they break through. >> oh, yes. >> spencer is off. lee is here with the forecast. >> yes. we see a lot of clear sky. exception in the north bay where the fog is sort of creeping back in. ge get to the visibility come down here in just a moment but beautiful shot for you this evening. isn't this nice? from sutro cam all the lights out there. you can see market street in san francisco and it's clear across most of san francisco and oakland writ now. as you head nort

finally, i express our gratitude for the support from cal trans, the californ

and as you all know, cal trans covers the entire state of california. and in order to better manage that, we have broken down the department into 12 districts just like the city has different districts. that helps us in being closer to the community. helps us in increasing the utilization of the small businesses, disadvantage businesses and disabled enterprise businesses. the department manages 50,000 lane miles of highway, 22,000 employees statewide. my operation here in district 4, it covers the nine bay area counties. as you can see in the map. which is about 7,000 lane miles of highway. we have the toll bridges that we operate. we have just under 4,000 employees. our budgets, our capital program ongoing at the present time with 155 contracts, it's about 4.6 billion. so there's a lot of work that is going on, and a lot of that is due to the toll bridge program. half of that is the repair of the various toll bridges that we have, and of course the biggest project, one of the largest public works projects in the nation is the span of the bay bridge tha

cal-trans says the inspector did not falsify reports but questions arose because of what is being called a culture of secrecy. >> it is a tough culture to crack. i've been in elected office with transportation a long time. it's hard to get to the truth. my argument, better just tell us the truth, it's going to come out sooner or later. >> the incident resulted in the firing of the employee and his supervisor. >>> time is running out for a congressional committee to do its job. the six republicans and six democrats on the super committee have until wednesday to strike a deal. as drew levinson reports, the likelihood they will reach an agreement seems highly you know likely. >> reporter: while the nation's debt ticks up, time is running out for lawmakers to figure out how to cut the deficit. >> nobody wants to give up hope. reality is to some extent starting to overtake hope. >> reporter: the 12-member bipartisan super committee is charged with cutting $1.2 trillion from the deficit over the next decade. >> i think we're deep into the fourth quarter but there's still time on the clock. i d

cal-tran is telling us, none of the false inspections came up on the bay bridge, but we'll find out. >> how would you know? i know there are some dotting i's and t's there. how would we know whether or not he false fye it is? >> there in lies the concerns. there are redunn dancies, these are very, very complicated, but on the other hand, we were told these would be state-of-the- art, seismically safe -- alot of concerns, we have to call the people in public to find out exactly what happened. >> reporter: the question on everybody's mind, what if many what if we find tout theres were some improprity. so much, millions depend on that structure. >> we will find this out. >> so, we have to look at the whole culture. >> he did inspect it? >> he was assigned to the bay bridge, but we are told he didn't actually do any of the inspections. >> reporter: when you talk with cal-tran, it's tough to get through to them. it's not an easy argues and they have been without a director for how long? ever since governor brown has been in there. >> they have been, but they have had an interim person who

there are reports tonight that a cal trans engineer may have falsified safety reports on that $6 billion project. >>> plus police in cities across the country mover in on occupiers. we'll have a live report from oakland where protesters are likely to be evicted in the next 24 hours. >>> take a look at this. cockroaches on a commercial flight climbing in and out of air vents. we'll show you what passengers did next. news starts right now. >>> good sunday evening. i'm diane dwyer. there are questions tonight about the safety of the new span of the bay bridge. that's the span that's not even open yet buildieing built becaue current one partially collapsed in the 1989 earthquake. so the questions tonight come from reports that a cal tran employee may have falsified records on several projects. monty is live with details for us. monty? >> reporter: we heard from cal tran tonight, and he's been fired along with his supervisor, and they're trying to reassure the public that the bridge you see behind me is structurally sound. state and federal transportation systems have launched investigations

. >> reporter: after a three-year investigation, that cal trans worker has been fired. but what he did raises scary questions about just how thorough the safety tests were done on the foundation of the new span. duane wiles was responsible for critical safety tests, including foundation piling for the new bay bridge span. but an anonymous whistle blower said he was falsifying reports, raising questions about the safety tests he did on the bridge. >> we went back and double checked everything he worked on back to 2004, because there was an in send wages there was false fix on the bay bridge. >> reporter: wiles failed to verify that the testing gauge he used was even operating properly before testing the bay bridge tower foundations. >> the daily testing that was supposed to be done was a functionality test and they were not done. if the piece of equipment was not functioning, it would have been evident when the information came back and was turned over to the engineer. >> reporter: after a three-year investigation, cal trans has fired wiles, but engineers are confident t

i want to thank the workers and the cal trans crew that's been working so hard on this project for over a decade now. this has been difficult. i know the last mayor had a little bit of to say about the design. this has gone through three mayors. this is also when this comes back, it will be a critical part of what we're applying for federal funds. this is part of an overall economic vision, and lastly, we all felt those tremors last week. we have to remember why we're here today. we live in earthquake country. there's so much work that we have to do to retro fit major bridges and roads in the bay area, and so that's why i'm particularly hopeful that we'll have a better outcome this week, next week in congress for the president's bill. we need to retro fit not only this bridge, but a lot of other major structures in the bay area. thank you to the engineering crew. thank you to the iron workers. thank you to international workers in china for building this last section. this is really a great day for the bay area 678. >> thank you, mayor. we could not let today pass without major represen

over the weekend, cal tran fired a technician responsible for verifying the structural foundation for project. >> cal tran insist that the safety of the bridge is not compromised. >> after thorough investigation, we're confident it's going to perform as designed and don't have any concerns about the quality of the work that's went into the foundation. >> falsifying after the bay bridge was completed years ago. the overpasses and the highway sign in oakland. the real proof deep below the bay in accessible, but proof, nonetheless. >> we've gone back and done a thorough forensic review to be sure we didn't have any concerns. >> i think back-up documents are important to verify. >> they either decline to produce them or say they don't even have the documents in their possession. >> the raw data files with the inspector were discarded once he has completed his written report. >> if you don't have the raw data file, you can't definitively say you've allowed any fabrications. >> one person cannot verify the quality. it's the nature of the project, so many people involved. there are checks an

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cal-trans is defending safety of the new quake-proof span. the chairman of the committee tells cbs 5 the truth will come out. >> it is a tough culture to crack. i've been in elected office, involved in transportation a long time. it's hard to get right to the, and to the truth. may argument is, just tell us the truth, it's going come out sooner than later. >> the oversight committee has been critical of cal-trans. >>> checking some other headlines, telegraph avenue in berkeley remains closed tonight at the site of a five-alarm fire. dozens of tenants at 2441 hay street were forced to flee when flames burned through the apartment building. it's now red-tagged. the cause of the fire is under investigation. >>> former bart officer johannes mehserle will be back in court tomorrow in a separate case of police abuse. he was convicted of involuntary manslaughter last year for shooting oscar grant. he was released with credit for time served. he is one of four transit officers being sued after allegations of excessive force during the arrest of anoth

. >>> and live this morning, cal trans says it is the busiest time of year, here is a look at 880. we checked with cal trans no chain redocuments. >>> they have been open since october, several are open in time for thanksgiving holiday. >>> a plane crash killed several employees, putting the blame on the pilot. it landed shortedly after taking off on an extremely foggy day. the report cited him for not properly following instruments on takeoff. >>> they released the worst airports across the country. at the top of the list chicago o'hare with the 19 minute delay, two are on the list as fs a rank 6th -- 6th around oakland came in 9th. >>> some are willing to misspenting time with their families to get a jump on holiday shopping. early this morning there were 20 people lined up and that store does not even open up and they want the best deals they can get for gifts and for themselves. >>> and shoppers are spending their day at small local businesses instead of other places. oakland dish spent lices in locally made goods and occupied oakland had set up camp there and one said she was

. >>> cal tran is planning to tag deer along interstate 280 on a way to cut down on deer verses driverlisions. they say there is a deer habitat that runs along san jose and san francisco. animals are finding their way on the freeways that are causing accidents that can be fatal. >> they are up there all the time. they are not smart at all. they run down the middle of the road. they are pretty much around all the time. >> now cal tran, california fish and game will catch and tag 15 deer with radio equipped callers. they will be tracked by satellite to determine the area they stay the most. >>> it's coming up on 5:00. let's check in on traffic with sal. >> pam, on this day before thanksgiving, a lot of people will be flying. a lot of people driving to the area port. some people still going to work. we are looking at the roads now, traffic will be looking pretty good so far coming up into san francisco via the bay bridge and toll plaza it's light with no major problems. also the morning commute looks good if you are driving on interstate 880 in both directions. heading to the airport no p

. >>> cal trans officials are reassuring drivers that the bay bridge is safe. the announcement comes after a cal trans engineer was found falsifying safety reports for structures in california, including a main tower of the new bay bridge. the man and his supervisor have both been fired. officials say they've inspected the structures he worked on and each has been verified as safe. insider state officials allegedly knew about the problems for years but failed to take action. >>> encouraging news about giants fans bryan stow. he's able to write his name and names of his children. he's working through the pain at a rehab facility, learning to write his name with his left hand because that's the side of his body which is stronger as of now. he's able to chat and joke with family members. stow was beaten outside dodger stadium march 31st. the two men accused in the beating are back in court next month. >>> the conjoined recently separated are spending their last days in the hospital. the girls are recovering quickly from their separation surgery two weeks ago. ches

. >> cal-trans release testing documents today for the bay bridge after a technician was found to have falsified tests on other projects. cal l transfired duane wild after investigation by the sacramento bee revealed that he falsified data on 3 other projects. the documents reveal that the bay bridge foundation structure which were examined by wild were actually tested more extensively than previously disclosed. cal-trans has always maintained the testing scandal did not affect the safety of the new earn spaichbility up next. super committee super failure. >> still too many republicans in congress who have refused to listen to the voices of reason and compromise. >> so what happens now that congress has failed to cut a trillion dollars in spending gentleman also parents outrage over what they say are potty mouth baby dolls. >> we can wait until they weren't to pay us a decent prison. >> fuel is up. bait up 20 percent. >> and crab fishermen pack it up. why the local delicacy will be off the table this thanksgiving. all that coming up for you then later on "nightline". >> coming up next

you just going to have to -- i talked to cal tran a moment ago. there's a couple of suggestions, one is to go on detours. we'll talk about detours late they are morningful also we'll share with you part of the conversation that i had with the spokesperson about this detour tonight and how you can avoid it overnight. >>> time now 6:07, a good heads up, our roads are wet right now throughout most of the bay area so be careful. >> that's right. you may not have rain in your area -- you may have not had rain in our area for the last few minutes but it is wet all over the bay. we keep watching highway 4, looks pretty good if you are watching up to concord from bay point. if you're in antioch you'll see slower traffic through there. they usually turn the rights on at about 6:15. you have a few minutes and in the south bay we have slow traffic on some of the free ways but highway 17 seems to be slow. 6:08, let's go steve. >> thank you, sir. we we do have a little bit of rain holding on but we're about done. very cool readings, already cold readings up in

what cal tran is now saying. >>> and i'm bob redell. we'll show you what zany trick shots they have set up for the annual turkey bowl fund-raiser in daly city. we'll take you there live. >>> and enjoy the sunshine today. we have a system that will bring rain on thanksgiving. i have your forecast in homes. hi> i have a new accident for we'll see how that's throwing a rempbl into the works for antioch. [ female announcer ] at jcpenney this thanksgiving... ...shop jcp.com all day from the comfort of your home, or shop in store friday starting at 4am. find over 500 black friday deals... ...like $39.88 xersion down coats to keep her warm... ...$9.99 dapper dress shirts or ties... ...$39.88 4-piece luggage sets for the jetsetter... ...$9.88 kitchen electrics... ...and 60% off toys they'll love! save at jcp.com this thanksgiving... ...and in store at 4am on black friday! we make christmas affordable. you make it yours. jcpenney. >>> former bart police officer johannes mehserle is headed back to court today. i'm christie smith. we'll tell you w

and i want to thank all of cal tran's workers, whose efforts over that period of time has led to this point as well as the contractor and the subcontractors for all the continued great work. the engineers and construction crews will be working night and day to livet all those 28 deck sections into place for this world class bridge and they deserve a lot of recognition and our sincere thank you. i'd also like to give a specific thank you in recognition to american bridge and floor enterprise, the main contractor on this project and to all the employees who have made this achievement possible, and we'll hear from the project manager of that endeavor a little bit later. i want to thank the oversight committee. we'll hear next from steve hemmingger. but i'd also like to thank mr. rinehart, who was not able to be here today. i want to thank the residents for their patience and support on this important project. i'll close with message to all the driving public. we ask you to drive safely and move over when it's safe to do so. at this time, i'd like to introduce, as mentioned before, the ex

. >> cal-trans release testing documents today for the bay bridge after a technician was found to have falsified tests on other projects. cal l transfired duane wild after investigation by the sacramento bee revealed that he falsified data on 3 other projects. the documents reveal that the bay bridge foundation structure which were examined by wild were actually tested more extensively than previously disclosed. cal-trans has always maintained the testing scandal did not affect the safety of the new earn spaichbility up next. super committee super failure. >> still too many republicans in congress who have refused to listen to the voices of reason and compromise. >> so what happens now that congress has failed to cut a trillion dollars in spending gentleman also parents outrage over what they say are potty mouth baby dolls. >> we can wait until they weren't to pay us a decent prison. >> fuel is up. bait up 20 percent. >> and crab fishermen pack it up. why the local delicacy will be off the table this thanksgiving. all that coming up for you then later on "nightline". >> coming up next

cal-trans has always maintained that the testing scandal did not affect the safety of the new eastern >>> officialsls at target headquarters in minneapolis were handed 6 bags full of petitions today. 190,000 people signed their names asking target not to open for black friday sales at midnight the morning after thanksgiving. they say the early opening interferes with family gatherings. target says the decision to open at midnight was not made lightly and is in east to keep up with the competition. gentleman target isn't alone. wal-mart. rite aid michael and others opening on thanksgiving day as well. can't keep up with all of this. not to worry. mechanical explains. >> tito has become the face of holiday shopping. famous now for lining up at st. petersburg florida best buy store last monday. >> enj out and looking to save money and get good deals. >> americans ready for the big sale. more than 150 million of them say we will be there on black friday. if you miss black friday weekend fear not there are more deals all the way through. consumer report says last year more than a quarter o

cal trans is planning to replace eastbound onramps for interstate 580 at scoastled avenue and western drive. as a detour, the agency is suggesting drivers take the richmond san rafael bridge to marijn before turning around. richmond city leaders are upset over cal trans' lack of consultation prior to the project. >>> around here, we are looking at a lovely weekend if you're shopping or maybe just-- >> just to sit outside and enjoy the weather, it's going to be that nice. no rain and temperatures are on the warmer side, especially compared to yesterday. as much as 10 degrees warmer over our high yesterday. this is a preview of what we'll see later on this afternoon. lots of sunshine in store. full forecast, coming up. >>> also coming up, saving your hands from writer's cramp. the note taking app that makes paper history. >>> and a woman who has avoided paying rent time and time for years. a closer look, when we come back. we'll be right back. ,,,,,, . >>> a gorgeous saturday ahead, but we are dealing with cooler temperatures. outside right now, close to freezing, some areas in the 30s

with cal trans and right you now there are no requirements. there is two feet of snow in the resorts. they have been open since october and several other are open in time for the thanks if i having holiday. an air traffic controller warned the pilot to proceed at its own risk. it crashed into the east palo alto neighborhood and all three died. the report concluded the pilot failed to follow instructions and ultimately flew into power lines. >>> they gave out a list of the worst airports and at the top of the list palo alto, 19 delay and they took 6th spot with an average delay and oakland came in with a 9 minute delay. >>> this is a push, shoppers hit the stores. it started right here in oakland and is starting to take hold. one is marion rosa's workshop which holds clothing and art. they can help their communities buying from local businesses. >> it comes from the idea of middling all of the different businesses together and woven to one strongco these sufficient fabric. >> reporter: business owners say benefits stay in the areas where the sh

cal trans said it does not meet modern standards and it is not functional. >>> oakland raiders are stilltop of the afc west. she kicked six field goals, made it looks easy also, it was not an easy day, carlson palmer did throw for 100 yards and michael bush, right there, he is a bad boy, he had that touchdown run in the 4th quarter, they lead the denver broncos by one game in their division and 49ers did not play after losing to the ravens thanksgiving night. >>> 5:17 is the time right now back over to tara in for sal with more fog rice are you, tara? >> reporter: that's right, you can add to the bay bridge, so definitely drive slowly. those who doesn't have a fog advisory take a live look at the san mateo bridge and probably we will be receiving one later this morning. at the bay bridge plaza, traffic is moving nicely at this hour although it is foggy coming from san francisco through the ton n the tunnel creeps up on you very, very quickly. at bay point, folks are headed westbound to concord, the traffic is not too bad, here is steve. >>> if you step outside many locations are socked i

. >> reporter: though cal tran won't show until tomorrow, $125 million of those dollars. >> this is onef the shining stars why they voted yes on measure j. >> i would like to see more on this project but it's provided a lot of employment to contractors and that's a good thing. >> for some folks, it can't come soon enough. >> most of the prospective buyers are looking for commute time and if you look for that, it will come out either by the oakland hills or berkeley hills area. >> reporter: it will open about 2 years from now. i'm consumer editor, channel 2 news. >>> imagine getting a text reminding you that the meter is running out. san francisco is getting ready to run such a program. wondering where to expand the program. considerably less than the parking ticket. it is expected to begin the pilot program next month. >>> suspected of abusing a program called lifeline. it was set up to help low income families get cell phones. many have received two or more phones. >>> hewlett-packard's printers are vulnerable to hackers and even cause the printers to overheat and catch fire. the compa