hallowell is behind three popular restaurants, pizzaiolo, boot and shoe service and and penrose. all are based in oakland and support social causes. >> i think that especially hits home here, living in this neighborhood and feeling like this people are beyond reproach. we all feel the same things i do about liberal ideals and so it's shocking to find out something like this. >> reporter: all three restaurants temporarily closed on thursday for a staff meeting where an employee said hallowell gave a heartfelt apology. the 44-year-old declined to comment on camera when he left the restaurant and referred us to a statement. part of the statement reads -- we have come to a reckoning point in the history of male bosses behaving badly and i believe in this reckoning and a stand behind it. i understand that i cannot write the past wrongs and at the same time i take full responsibility for all of my actions. but hallowell may already be losing customers. >> i want to support businesses that support other women and it's frustrating to me that things like this that were delicious and i tru

hallowell left without addressing any specific accusations. in a statement he says, "i can see very clearly that i have participated in and allowed an uncomfortable workplace for women. for this i am deeply ashamed and so very sorry." we want to remind viewers that hallowell is not facing any criminal charges. he has hired an hr consultant to investigate those claims and implement new policies at his three restaurants and from the statement it sounds like once that's done he will return to run his restaurants. >> we are wondering how this is going to affect his businesses. did you have a chance to speak with customers? what are they saying? will they continue to eat at his restaurants? >> reporter: right. we talked to a few customers, loyal customers. they say as long as the chef hallowell will change his behavior they will come back. they sale the reasoning for that is because they want to support the workers. they say they should not punish the workers over one man's behavior, especially those workers who rely on those paychecks. >> and supp

i definitely wouldn't support it. >> hallowell previously released the following statement: hallowell several big- name chefs -- recently accused of s harassment. mario batali has stepped away from the daily operations of his hallowell one of several big name chefs accuse of sexual harassment. the man on the left stepped away from the daily operations of his restaurant after he was accused of sexual harassment. he also stepped down interest co-hosting the daytime program the chew. then there is the man in the middle of this list of pictures. he worked at a new york restaurant and women complained he made state police out remarks and gestures. and ken friedman who owns the tosca cafe in san francisco accused by 10 impressed of sexual misconduct including unwanted kissing and groping. >>> well, cupertino-based apple is saying sorry to its customers. it's all about iphones and the tech giant's admission it slowed down older models to prevent battery problems but some think it was a ploy to get people to buy newer models. >> this is the most tight closed-lipped company in the world! so fo

charlie hallowell owns three restaurants in oakland. pizzaiolo, boot & shoe service... and penrosenow one of his former employees is speaking out.((grant))kron 4's ali reid is live in oakland...ali was she one of his alleged targets? it's been 8 years since celeste cooper quit working with charlie hallowell, but says she's still scarred by memories of the well known chef.asked if she was surprised to hear of the accusations? she tells me absolutely not. as a matter of fact she believes there are even more victims out there.as of tonight we're told there are 17 women accusing hallowell of unwanted advances. cooper tells me the restauranteer made comments about how hot of a mother she was. at that time she had a daughter and was pregnant with her 2nd child. there are even more accusations that are too offensive to repeat in our newscast.these complaints come from former employees that worked at each of the 3 eating establishments . (pizza-yolo), boot and shoe service, and penrose.cooper tells me, she's seen many respectable employees quit because of sexual harassment. cel

it's not.standupwe reached out directly to hallowell for comment, in addition to the restaurant group. as of this hour, we haven't heard back. reporting live in oakland . ali reid kron 4 newsali reid kron in oakland . ali reid kron 4 newsali reid kron in oakland . ali reid kron 4 news (catherine) also tonight -- an oakland man is facing several counts of possession and distribution of child pornography.... davey hudson is accused of having more than 100-thousand images of child pornography on his computer. oakland police worked with the f-b-i to make this arrest back in november. investigators say they found the pictures after getting a search warrant to look through hudson's electronic devices. they also say that hudson has a prior felony conviction for a lewd act with a child. (grant) developing news tonight out of new york..an apartment fire has left twelve people dead -- incliding a one- year-old baby. this is new video from the scene... the fire broke out in a five story building... one block from the bronx zoo.about 170 firefighters worked in freezing cold weather to rescue peop

charlie hallowell owns the pizzaiolo on telegraph avenue and the boot and shoe service and penrose on grand avenue. he shut down all three restaurants yesterday for a staff meeting at a penrose where he apologized. at least 17 former female employees have accused him of sexual harassment. the company says it hired an independent outside attorney to conduct a full investigation. they also said hallowell will step away from day-to-day business operations. >> i think that especially hits home here. living in this neighborhood and feeling like these people are beyond reproach. they feel the same things i do about liberal ideals. it's really shocking to find something like that out. >> there will be an investigation by the company bringing in independent people to conduct this investigation and hallowell will step away. we found that the company is working with an hr consultant to implement new policies and procedures at the restaurant to create a safer environment. >>> on our website, ktvu.com, you can see hallowell's full, open web -- letter. >>> the extreme cold weather continues across

charlie hallowell owns three restaurants in oakland. pizzaiolo, boot & shoe service...former employees is speaking out.((grant))kron 4's ali reid is live in oakland...ali was she one of his alleged targets? it's been 8 years since celeste cooper quit working with charlie hallowell, but says she's still scarred by memories of the well known chef.asked if she was surprised to hear of the accusations? she tells me absolutely not. as a matter of fact she believes there are even more victims out there.as of tonight we're told there are 17 women accusing hallowell of unwanted advances. cooper tells me the restauranteer made comments about how hot of a mother she was. at that time she had a daughter and was pregnant with her 2nd child. there are even more accusations that are too offensive to repeat in our newscast.these complaints

charlie hallowell owns pizzaiolo, boot and shoe service and penrose. he closed all three restaurants yesterday for a staff meeting at penrose where he offered an apology. at least 17 former female employees have accused him of sexual harassment. >> i think that especially hits home here. living in this neighborhood and feeling like these people are beyond reproach. they all feel the same things i do about liberal ideals. it's really shocking to find something like that out. >> the company says it has hired an outside attorney to conduct a full investigation and hallowell will step away from day-to-day business operations. the company is working with an hr consultant to implement new policies and procedures at the restaurant in an effort to create a safe environment. you can see the full open letter from hallowell on ktvu.com. >>> a gas station attendant was attacked during a robbery in berkeley. new surveillance video the police hope will lead to an arrest. >>> here is a live look at the transamerica building in the san francisco bay. next, we will get

other former employees say hallowell made unwanted advances. can see very clearly that i have participated in and allowed an uncomfortable workplace for women. for this i am deeply ashamed and so very sorry. we have come to a reckoning point in the history of male bosses behaving badly, and i believe in this reckoning and i stand behind it. ( darya ) if you were planning on bringing family to the golden gate bridge this new year's... you might want to make other plans. from now until january 1st... golden gate bridge parking lots will be closed daily from 11 a-m to five p-m. personal cars will be restricted at the welcome center parking lot and the vista p

charlie hallowell runs three oakland restaurants. 17 women have accused him of sexual harassment. yesterday, he met with some staff at one of his eateries called penrose where he reportedly apologized. customers are torn about whether to support his businesses. >> i don't think that the servers, the other employees should be punished for the discretions of one person. i do think he should step down. >> as a woman myself i wouldn't dare want to come to a restaurant where i know the owner was, you know, doing those type of things to women like that. i definitely wouldn't support it. >> hallowell previously released the following statement: so very sorry." some other well-known chefs ecently been accused of sexual misconduct. a-b-c fired mario batali from the television show "the chew"... after four women accused >> some other well known chef he is have been accused of semiconductor, as well. abc fired a man from the show the chew after four women accused him of touching them inappropriately. then there's the great american baking show. four women who used to work at his new york res

any of the women who came forward with the harassment allegations claim to legal action against hallowell or the restaurant. katie nielsen, kpix 5. opposite >>> the man accused of plotting a christmas day attack on pier 39 will be in court. everitt jameson was arrested last week after plotting a suicide attack at pier 39. the "l.a. times" reports that jameson had been depressed over losing custody of his children. he is charged with one count of providing information to a terrorist organization and will be in court in two hours. >>> new video at noon. a homeless man saved overnight by some teens in santa clara county. the group was driving that tesla near the guadalupe reservoir about 1 a.m. when they spotted the man in the woods flashing a light signaling for help. he had broken his leg while setting up camp. those teens called first responders, who came to the rescue. the man now recovering at the hospital. >>> a suspected drunk driver, police found a vehicle upside- down and arrested the driver. no major injuries in the crash. >>> san jose police are investigating a deadly shooting on

restaurant owner charlie hallowell facing allegations by 17 of his former employees. the report says he has stepped away from day-to-day operations of his oakland based restaurants including penrose. he told the "chronicle" he's ashamed and sorry. >>> happening today, the man accused of plotting a christmas terror attack at san francisco's pier 39 is expected to make a second court appearance. 26-year-old ex-marine everitt aaron jameson scheduled for a detention hearing at 2:00 this afternoon in fresno. he was inspired by isis. accused of attempting to provide material support to a terrorism organization. jameson's attorney says he'd plead not guilty. >>> san francisco police are stepping up patrols for this weekend's fireworks show along the embarcadero. according to a threat report obtained by abc 7 news, there's no specific credible threat associated with the city's new year's eve celebrations. hundreds of federal, state and city law enforcement officials will still be canvasing the area. >> we're activating the room i'm in, the emergency operations center. what we

peter greenberg, travel hallowell... the chef-owner of three oakland restaurants...y choi. charlie hollowell, the chef and owner of three oakland restaurants, is reportedly stepping away from hissists with according to the "san francisco chronicle." 17 former employees have accused him of offensive language and behavior. >>> the search continues for a man who allegedly attacked a sonoma county sheriff's deputy. investigators say a 57-year-old man punched the deputy several times on duncan road in the guerneville area yesterday. >>> stick around; we'll have traffic and weather in just a moment. >>> welcome back. it's been around easy ride on the freeway. as you work your way along the south bay, heads up, chp is on scene of the trek northbound 880 just east of brokaw road. it is over to the shoulder not causing any delays on 880 itself but if you pass by you might see some slight spectator slowing. the rest of the south bay looks great. we are not seeing any trouble spots. 101 both directions, clear from hellyer to san antonio avenue. you're looking at about a 21- min