> hopefully when i -- if i do get released today, take my ged, go to the interview with the iron workers union i get the job at the iron workers union, save up my money and do what i have to do to do what every other person does. works every day, start a family. >> is that a possibility? >> yes, it is. >> mr. elkins, i've read your report. the recommendation is he be given credit for time he served and that he be released today. are you agreement with the recommendation here made by the probation officer? >> judge, it really bothers me that this young man is sitting here today. he's had numerous services offered to him by this court. he's 18. he has no education. he has an adult record in another state. he has a serious juvenile record. and unless he gets his life together very quickly i know after being a prosecutor for 25 years that he's headed for a very bleak future, and it just bothers me to see somebody at 18 walking out of this court that's provided him so many opportunities to change, and he hasn't availed himself to the opportunities. but because there are no further services that the

. >> two philadelphia iron workers plead guilty to union intimidation today. they now await sentencing in january. back in february, they accused ten union members of torching a house and not using union labor. two more members of iron workers local 401 are expected to plead guilty tomorrow. >> several questioned for their alleged attack. and now, a rally to change pennsylvania law when it comes to hate crimes. >> plus, a danger to the president. a man ran across the white house lawn and made it inside. but the real threat is found inside his car. >> and it's going to be a cold first night of fall. the colder air really is moving and some of us could be in the 30s tomorrow morning. i'll show you how cold it will get. plus, our next chance for rain. that's straight ahead. >>> revel casino hotel could have a new owner by tomorrow afternoon. potential buyers have until tomorrow to make an offer that top it is one made by a florida developer. glen strog is the only one offering up to $90 million for the $2.4 billion structure. an announcement will be made on wednes

. >> 450 workers have 13 unions are impacted and the strict says the offer is fair and generous >> our deck hands make 20% more and iron workers make 10% more. >> beyond traditional labor issues, union filed charges against the district alleging unfair labor practices for pro visions in the 2012 contract. >> we had an agreement on health care that have not honored the agreement. >> no response on that from the district but representatives say they're disappointed with the strike. >> we just this morning put two new economic proposals in front of them. neither of them were countered. >> and so that is tomorrow from 6:00 a.m to 3:30. there was a one-day walk out in 2012 that crippled ferry service. live in san francisco, abc7 news. >> thank you. >> california public utilities commission has fired a top manager after admitting the utility, and pg&e exchanged inappropriate e mails. pg&e says it's taken action against several staff members responsible for cozy e mails. vic? >> this set of e mails has nothing to do with an explosion and another case entirely. san bruno city officials were first to charge that regulator and u

. >> our deck hands currently make 20% more than the union members at the other agencies that operate frry service. iron workers make 10% more than any of the iron workers, the federal members in the san francisco credit sector. >> reporter: the union says it accepted concessions in previous contracts and that this time, the district has the money to offer more. >> they have $138 million of extra revenue partially because they have laid off the toll takers here, they have higher revenues at the ferry and the tolls. >> reporter: but the district says that money is allocated. >> we have the barrier. >> reporter: that strike will take place from 6:00 a.m. until 3:30 tomorrow right by the toll plaza. again, they are saying commuters are spared any disruption at least for now. live at the golden gate bridge, carolyn tyler, abc 7 news. >>> a bmw went barreling through the front doors of the comstock saloon on columbus avenue in san francisco this afternoon. two people injured. the driver of the car has been arrested. abc 7 news reporter sergio quintana is live to explain exactly what happened. sergio, close call. >>

." >> thank you sara, to more philadelphia iron workers admitted to their part in union violence involving arson at a quaker meeting house. 53-year-old eric sweeney and michael bailey join with local 401 that pleaded guilty last week, their headquarterers were raided in february and the crimes were designed to intimidate owners from hiring non-union workers. >>> the auction for the revel hotel resumed in new york but came with more drama. the florida developer that bid $90 million, says that the revel attorneys reneged on statements that they would share information on other bids. auction parenttants say that at least one other bid has been received. >>> coming up on "action news" tonight, cash in the trash, surveillance video captures a would be robber with an unusual get away tactic. >> and the eagles look forward to getting lane johnson back on the offensive line. ducis rogers has that story coming up. >> we hit 69 degrees today, a warm end to september, we have warm weather on the way as well as rain. >> those stories and more when "action news" continues. how much money do you have in

3.75% hikes and a half percent pay >> 450 workers have 13 unions are impacted and the strict says the offer is fair and generous >> our deck hands make 20% more and iron workers make 10% more. >> beyond traditional labor issues, union filed charges against the district alleging unfair labor practices for pro visions in the 2012 contract. >> we had an agreement on health care that have not honored the agreement. >> no response on that from the district but representatives say they're disappointed with the strike. >> we just this morning put two new economic proposals in front of them. neither of them were countered. >> and so that is tomorrow from 6:00 a.m to 3:30. there was a one-day walk out in 2012 that crippled ferry service. live in san francisco, abc7 news. >> thank you. >> california public utilities commission has fired a top manager after admitting the utility, and pg&e exchanged inappropriate e mails. pg&e says it's taken action against several staff members responsible for cozy e vic? >> this set of e mails has nothing to do with an explosion and another case entirely. san bruno city officials were first to charge that regulator and utility

. >>> new information on a union intimitation case two philadelphia iron workers have pleaded guilty and two more expected to dothe same today. ten members of iron workers local 401 are accused of torching a quaker meeting house in chestnut hill and destroying other property as pret robugz for the property owners not using union labor. while six members will plead guilty, the union business manager and three others go to trial in january. >>> this morning, two state lawmakers representing philadelphia will talk about legislation to expand pennsylvania's hate crime law. senator larry and brendan boyle have both sponsored bill to protect number of the lgbt community and mentally challenge frad prejudice crime. the pair will make an announcement at 11:00 a.m. in harrisburg today. >>> meanwhile, we had heard the district attorney will decide to file charges in the beating of a gay couple in center city. last week police released this surveillance video showing a crowd walking near the scene of that attack. some people in that crowd are responsible for assaulting the two men and shouting

. >>> two more local iron workers have pleaded guilty to union violence at a quaker meeting house near philadelphia. edward sweeney admitted to a role in two fires and extortion attempts. he plead guilty to the extogs -- extortion of a none union character. >>> the king of prussia mall was evacuate after fire broke out there just after 3:00 this afternoon. that is where a construction crew accidentally sparked a small fire on the upper level, the king of prussia fire department quickly put it out. sears and five other stores were evacuated and mall officials say they are expecting to reopen very soon. here is meteorologist, adam joseph, not a day to be in the mall. >> with that sunshine as we take a look now on sky 6 live overlooking the walt whitman bridge, and the cumulous clouds upstairs, 77, and dew point 55 and winds south at 5 miles per hour and the pressure 29.88. as we head to cape may, the sun is shining and 78 degrees, the dew point is hovering around the 60s so it's comfortable and the ocean is still warm, if you want to head to the shore the first week of october, it's 71 d

. >> our deck hands currently make 20% more than the union members at the other agencies that operate frry service. iron workersake 10% more than any of the iron workers, the federal members in the san francisco credit sector. >> reporter: the union says it accepted concessions in previous contracts and that this time, the district has the money to offer more. >> they have $138 million of extra revenue partially because they have laid off the toll takers here, they have higher revenues at the ferry and the tolls. >> reporter: but the district says that money is allocated. >> we have the barrier. >> reporte

instance our deck hand currently make 20 percent more than the filler union members at the other agency that operate ferry service. iron workers 10% more than the other member this the san francisco private sector. >>reporter: but beyond the from diagnosis if labor issues the union has filed charges against the district allege unfair labor practices for provision in the 2012 contract. >> we had an agreement on health care that they have actually not honored the agreement. this was over retire health care benefits. >>reporter: district denies that and is disappointed with the strike. >> we just this morning put 2 new xlibing proposal in front of them and they didn't counter eve of them. >>reporter: strike is tomorrow morning starting at 6 and runs until 3:30. by the way there was a one day strike back in 2 2012. that one crippled the ferry service. in san francisco, at the golden gate bridge, carolyn tyler abc 7 news. >>> facebook will meet with members of san francisco lgbt community upset over profile policy. facebook forces drag quen to use real name on prosecute file pages locking some accounts unless replace stage name wit

unions involved. the bus service workers for the buses and the mechanics and iron workers. >>: reporter: they're not surewhich one of the 13 unions will strike. this is one to cause maisie major had it tragic and the north. thousand people use those systems to get in and out of san francisco. without that could be a gridlock in the north a. were waiting from the union to tell us what date and what you did will strike. obviously it's a developing story. as you get more information from the transit district we will pass it along. >>: <>: <>: reporter: president barack obama highlighted a collision company now fighting against isis. all of us are committed to making sure that we degrade the multiple destroyed. not only high-school but for the kinds of extre

workers are set to announce a possible strike if union leaders cannot reach a deal with management. hundreds of workers have been without a contract since july. they include ferry captains, bridge ironorkers and bus mechanics but not bus drivers. however, a strike would still likely shut down bus and ferry service. the main sticking point is healthcare contributions. >>> a new dimension in court tv is making its premiere later today here on channel 2, it's giving viewers an inside peak into how judges make seer -- make serious decisions. >> reporter: the viewing public gets to see the process. what goes on inside our heads? >> hot bench is a show created by judge judy. it's unique because there is a panel of three uge judges that -- judges that hear the cases. the cameras follow and they argue the merits of the case to decide a verdict. you can watch the show right here on ktvu and the show debuts at 2:00. >>> our bay area cooling trend continues for your monday. let's step outside, take a look. over the oakland estuary. you can see san francisco there in the distance. mostly sunny skies. even along the coastline. we have partly cloudy to mostly sunny skies at this time. you can see

> the way normal bargaining is done, the workers committee and staff from the unions, and management, and their staff, sit down and talk together and try to iron it out. that's not how the district came to the table last time. hopefully we'll never see that approach again. >> the report is based on anonymous interviews of b.a.r.t. employees and managers and board members. >>> don't you hate when you get your tires balanced and hit a pothole the same day. potholes are costing drivers $2,200 a year. a nonprofit transportation research group found that 49% of roads in the bay area are rated in poor condition, and traffic congestion is causing drivers 61 hours of delays each year. they say that's costing bay area drivers thousands of dollars in lost time, and fuel, wear and tear, and crashes. >> the worst shape roads vehicles are operating under, they're depreciating. obviously anybody when we buy a new car, or any car, we want it to last as long as possible. but there are serious consequences of roads in rough condition. >> experts predict costs will rise even more, and transportation problems will get even worse without a significant funding boo

iron workers local 401 entered guilty pleas. they appeared before a judge today. it was raided in northeast philadelphia. the union's leaders are accused of using extortion, violence and other mean was intimidation to force non-union contractors to hire union labor. sullivan pleaded guilty to conspiracy damaging property by means of fire. they will be sentenced in january. >>> surveillance footage offers a clue in the case of vandalism that damaged 60 cars in mill creek, dealership. they captured someone walking around the sheridan ford. the new and used models were sprayed with acid totaling $100,000 in damage. the sheridan family is offering $5,000 for a tip leading to an arrest. >>> there was a stir at an ocean township wedding. three men were caught drinking and eating and having their pictures taken at the wedding on saturday. the investigators say that one man threw a female to the ground. if you recognize the trio call the police. >>> nicole miller was given a visionary woman award at the college arts and design. it raises funds for a scholarship at the all-female arts college. miller and fellow honorees gave

iron workers of america pled guilty to list of charges and conspiracy and arson today. francis o'donnell and william gillan pled guilty the local 401 headquarters was raided in northeast philadelphia and union top leaders are aaccused of using intimidation to force non-contracted employees to hire labor. >>> along the 1300 of south patchton a group of people were barbequeing when suddenly someone started shooting and a 48-year-old man and 21-year-old man were critically injured and 21-year-old woman suffered a grays wound to the leg. detectives recovered 21 shell casings at the scene. >> south jersey firm that had off as around the world is moving to philadelphia. they'll move 222 job to the city in next three years and receive 1.8 in grapdz and tax credit. >> septa got a multi-mill ordollar boost from a federal grant worth 86.8 million now goes through instra truck tour projects. through the federal transit administration emergency release program that agency was funded after hurricane sandy. >> and philadelphia hurt owe wreak an parade and festival is days away and action cam city hall organizer raised puerto rican flag as part of annual tradition leading up to festivities and thousands o

. >> normal bargaining is done is the workers committee and staff from the union and management and their staff sit down and talk together and try to iron it out and that's not how the district came to the table last time so hopefully we'll never see the approach again. >>reporter: the report is based on anonymous interview with bart employees managers and board members as well. >> still to come on abc 7 news at 9:00. local airline mechanic talks about finding a noose at work and how he decided to tell his family about it. >> signs of winter. look what people ran in at one of the country most famous national memorial. >> and we have the weather. >> if all right. thanks spencer and remembering 9/11. lights glowing tonight over the new york city sky line. lights glowing tonight over the new york city sky line. >> you say avocado old el paso says... zesty chicken and avocado tacos in our stand 'n stuff tortil.as (record scratch) you say stand n' stuff tortillas old el paso says... start somewhere fresh how do you helper? make helper with your favorite ingredients, for a fresh taste you'll love. helper. make it yours. now make restaurant in

workers are set to announce a possible strike this afternoon if union leaders cannot reach a deal with management. hundreds of workers have been without a contract since july. they include ferry captains, bridge, iron workers and bus mechanics. but not bus drivers. however, a strike would still likely shut down bus and ferry service. the main sticking point is healthcare contributions. >>> 8:06. well, school has been canceled today in el dorado county, a major wildfire there is threatening hundred of homes. want to show you some new video. we just got this in. look at this. in the past hour, we found out the fire has grown to 3900 acres. it's burning in pollack pines which is north of sacramento. voluntary evacuations have been advised for 400 homes. this fire exploded incise yesterday. the big concern the heat and the wind as the fire gets closer to homes. this. >> pear -- we're ready. we're prepared. >> we're cutting down trees making a control line. >> now an evacuation center has been set up at a middle school in the area. heavy smoke from that fire has drifted in reno and the sacramento region. the cause of the fire is still being investigated. firefighters also battling a fast-moving fire in

union that one to strike this week. which you you will be involved in which day? the golden gate bridge rather just for my dad and 50 members that represent mechanics and iron workersey did have a strike on the bridge this time around it will have an impact on service to commuters. what that means? we don't know right now they have been working without contracts since july. they're not happy with it and that is why they have called a strike. reporter >>: they are frustrated about the situation that is currently out there. they don't care about commuters and they do not care about the middle class workers. it seems like this problem going to happen any could be the entire district or just the bridge. reporter >>: that was the spokesperson for the golden gate bridge coalition. the big question right now is what date and what you will be involved? will be watching this it was a very closely if we hear a thing we will pass along. reporter >>: today the airport as an emergency terrell. reporter >>: you can see several hundred volunteers showing up will hold a mock plane crashed to get a full-scale that and do this every year. you might recall last july in total of three