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. >> congresswoman jackie speier has serious safety concerns for the entire bay area after examining part-time that exploded. she's in burlingame today and that's where amy joins us live. amy? >> kristen, jackie speier told me this upset her so much she called the president at pg&e and demanded that something be done. >> it was alarming to see how inadequate the wells were on that pipe. >> congresswoman jackie speier saw the ruptured pipeline in a lab in washington d.c. she said even though she's no pipe expert, even she could tell the workmanship was unacceptable. >> by the naked eye, you can see how the welds were incomplete. frightening. but there's no question the inadequate wells contributed to this explosion. >> the explosion killed eight people and destroyed 38 homes in san bruno. speier is worried about other pipes especially because pg&e can't provide the records for about 30% of them. she says without the records refer pg&e needs to go underground and test its pipes. >> it's a matter that concerns us greatly. something we take very seriously. we're going forward and going t
. >> congresswoman jackie speier has serious safety concerns for the entire bay area after examining part-time that exploded. she's in burlingame today and that's where amy joins us live. amy? >> kristen, jackie speier told me this upset her so much she called the president at pg&e and demanded that something be done. >> it was alarming to see how inadequate the wells were on that pipe. >> congresswoman jackie speier saw the ruptured pipeline in a lab in washington...
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jackie speier furious over the failure for pg&e to turn over documents. >> jackie speier told the sanrancisco chronicle that pg&e doesn't even know what's underground, alarming for residents of san bruno to hear, of course. that has consequences across the state. jackie speier now wants pg&e to do pressure tests on all of the utility's pipes in the state that has parts made by the same company that manufactured parts of the san bruno pipe that exploded in september. spear said she got to see the ruptured pipe at the lab in washington and said the flaws in the pipes were so obvious it was astonishing. she told the san francisco chronicle it was so bad she picked up the phone and called the president of pg&e himself. 38 homes were destroyed in that fire. eight people died. speier said pg&e can't even find the records of a third of their pipelines in populated areas. testing the lines can cost anywhere from $125,000 to $500,000 a mile. speier says she wants them tested, it has to be done because this can't happen again. live in san bruno, amy hollyfield, abc 7 news. >> thank you very muc
jackie speier furious over the failure for pg&e to turn over documents. >> jackie speier told the sanrancisco chronicle that pg&e doesn't even know what's underground, alarming for residents of san bruno to hear, of course. that has consequences across the state. jackie speier now wants pg&e to do pressure tests on all of the utility's pipes in the state that has parts made by the same company that manufactured parts of the san bruno pipe that exploded in september. spear said...
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congresswoman jackie speier is fearious pg&e refuses to turn over documents. >> jackie speier told thesan francisco chronicle that pg&e doesn't know what's underground. obviously that's alarming for san bruno residents who hear but that has consequences for the entire state. jackie speier now wants pg&e to do pressure tests on all the utility's pipes in the state that has parts from the company that made the pipes that exploded in september. these got to see the pipe in washington. she said the flaws in the pipes were so obvious, it was astonishing. she told the san francisco chronicle it was so bad she picked up the phone and called the president of pg&e. 38 homes were destroyed in that fire in september and 8 people died. as speier, pg&e can't even find the records of one-third of its pipelines in this populated area. it is expensive. it can cost $125,000 to $500,000 per mile per pipe. >> amy, thanks a lot. 6:16. three of the state's largest health insurers are delaying rate increases for 60 days after being asked to do so by state insurance commissioner dave jones. aetna and anthem
congresswoman jackie speier is fearious pg&e refuses to turn over documents. >> jackie speier told thesan francisco chronicle that pg&e doesn't know what's underground. obviously that's alarming for san bruno residents who hear but that has consequences for the entire state. jackie speier now wants pg&e to do pressure tests on all the utility's pipes in the state that has parts from the company that made the pipes that exploded in september. these got to see the pipe in...
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congresswoman jackie speier says they were given common sense safety advice and what she heard won't make her change her routine. >> i wouldn't ask for police. i will let them do their own stuff whether the situation warrants it. i don't try to outthink law enforcement. but the most part, police presence is not necessary. >>> she says she has worked closely with representative giffords and calls it an attack on democracy. mike tomorrow shone and lynn woolsey says they won't be
congresswoman jackie speier says they were given common sense safety advice and what she heard won't make her change her routine. >> i wouldn't ask for police. i will let them do their own stuff whether the situation warrants it. i don't try to outthink law enforcement. but the most part, police presence is not necessary. >>> she says she has worked closely with representative giffords and calls it an attack on democracy. mike tomorrow shone and lynn woolsey says they won't be
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. >> also pg&e's president tells representative jackie speier that the utility can't locate pressureecords on nearly a third of its natural gas pipeline system. >> a nationwide search for san jose's police chief appears to be over. >> live look downtown san francisco. clear here by the fog is much more widespread and thicker inland. we'll update you on the chance-rain this weekend. >> fog is going to be a condition for you on your commute. we'll check that and some construction that has yet to be picked up coming up in a few minutes. >> the first time this week i've seen fog in the peninsula commute. we'll talk about that. thank you for joining us. i'm kristen sze. >> i'm eric thomas. a vote later this morning could seal the fate of toll takers on the golden gate bridge. the full board of directors will decide today whether to install an automated toll collection system. terry mcsweeney is live at the golden gate bridge. terry, this has been a very emotional topic. >> you're right. we're out here this morning and car pools up at the toll plaza, a couple women didn't know where exactl
. >> also pg&e's president tells representative jackie speier that the utility can't locate pressureecords on nearly a third of its natural gas pipeline system. >> a nationwide search for san jose's police chief appears to be over. >> live look downtown san francisco. clear here by the fog is much more widespread and thicker inland. we'll update you on the chance-rain this weekend. >> fog is going to be a condition for you on your commute. we'll check that and some...
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--de acuerdo con la congresista del area de la bahia, jackie speier, el presidente de pg&e le dijo quencuentran la documentacio n de al menos un tercio de sus caÑerias maestras". --segun speier, en fotos que ella vio en washington, a simple vista se aprecia que en la caÑeria que exploto, las soldaduras estaban mal hechas. --para el 15 de marzo, pg&e tiene que presentar la documentacio n, segun le exigio el estado de california. blanca --vamos a cambiar de tema, y a hablar de la pelicula "the rite"o "el rito" que esta llamando tanto la atencion. takevo --y sobretodo a los residentes del area de la bahia, por que supuestament e el sacerdote en el que se basa la historia es de la ciudad de saratoga. --nosotros obtuvimos la opinion sobre esta cinta de un padre que es editor asociado de la revista "america magazine" y esto es lo que dijo despues de verla: take sot nat en oasis: "the rite popcorn" "well i had a good time and i take it for what it is, a horror film not a religious experience." vo --este padre decia que aunque se la paso bien viendo la pelicula, la toma por lo que es una cinta
--de acuerdo con la congresista del area de la bahia, jackie speier, el presidente de pg&e le dijo quencuentran la documentacio n de al menos un tercio de sus caÑerias maestras". --segun speier, en fotos que ella vio en washington, a simple vista se aprecia que en la caÑeria que exploto, las soldaduras estaban mal hechas. --para el 15 de marzo, pg&e tiene que presentar la documentacio n, segun le exigio el estado de california. blanca --vamos a cambiar de tema, y a hablar de la...
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we have more from san carlos. >> reporter: as congresswoman jackie speier met with her con state -- con constitute opportunities, sheriff's sheriff's departmentty was present. she is happy law enforcement made the decision to come so her supporters could feel safe. >> at first i was unwilling to even have a police prepares. then i realized, it's not about me. it's about my con sit -- constituents. >> this is similar to the same meet and greet held by gabrielle giffords. while meeting with her con sit tiewbts, police say jafd loughner opened fire. the shooting brought back vivid memories for speier. in 1978, while working as a staffer for congressman leo ryan she was shot three times in a human rights mission. >> brought back the memories of recovery because my recovery was long over two months ten suggests. so i feel like i'm living it with her. >> congresswoman speier introduced a resolution declaring the first day in january as the meet on the corner. >> i said to her i'm very sorry for what happened to your colleague, and i said i hope you have protection here today. she said, yes. >
we have more from san carlos. >> reporter: as congresswoman jackie speier met with her con state -- con constitute opportunities, sheriff's sheriff's departmentty was present. she is happy law enforcement made the decision to come so her supporters could feel safe. >> at first i was unwilling to even have a police prepares. then i realized, it's not about me. it's about my con sit -- constituents. >> this is similar to the same meet and greet held by gabrielle giffords. while...
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amy hollyfield spoke with three local members of congress including jackie speier. >> jackie speier waswhen she witnessed the killing of her boss leo ryan. he is the only congressman to be assassinated in u.s. history. she was also shot. that horrific day was on her mind today when she heard of the shooting of congresswoman giffords. >> i felt sick to my stomach and total disbelief. the more we heard, the more anxious i became. >> but she and other raesms aren't willing to stop appearing in public in the name of safety. the point that kept coming up, the tone of the country. >> there is so much hate that is bees spewed out on the airways constantly. we just have to lower the level of rhetoric. >> the motive behind the shooting is still unknown, public officials don't want to jump to conclusions. the shootings have brought attention to heated political argument taking place across the country. >> if it's any kind of political rhetoric that has given this individual some help on the mission to go forward and thinks this is all right, i think we need to examine that. >> a congressman from
amy hollyfield spoke with three local members of congress including jackie speier. >> jackie speier waswhen she witnessed the killing of her boss leo ryan. he is the only congressman to be assassinated in u.s. history. she was also shot. that horrific day was on her mind today when she heard of the shooting of congresswoman giffords. >> i felt sick to my stomach and total disbelief. the more we heard, the more anxious i became. >> but she and other raesms aren't willing to...
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. >> and congresswoman jackie speier wants her colleagues to honor gabrielle giffords and the other i have fallen in love with making bird houses. caw caw! [ director ]what is that? that's a horrible crow. here are some things that i'll make as little portals. honestly, i'd love to do this for the rest of my life so i've got to take care of my heart. for me, cheerios is a good place to start. [ male announcer ] got something you'll love to keep doing? take care of your heart. you can start with cheerios. the natural whole grain oats can help lower cholesterol. brrrbb... makes you feel ageless. [ male announcer ] it's time. love your heart so you can do what you love. cheerios. [ bob ] squak. aneating well means getting enough whole grain and calcium. and general mills big g kid cereals can help. did you know it's the only leading line of kid cereals with at least 8 grams of whole grain and a good source of calcium? cereals they already love, like lucky charms and cinnamon toast crunch. give your kids more of what they need to be their best. grow up strong, with big g kid cereals. ♪ >>
. >> and congresswoman jackie speier wants her colleagues to honor gabrielle giffords and the other i have fallen in love with making bird houses. caw caw! [ director ]what is that? that's a horrible crow. here are some things that i'll make as little portals. honestly, i'd love to do this for the rest of my life so i've got to take care of my heart. for me, cheerios is a good place to start. [ male announcer ] got something you'll love to keep doing? take care of your heart. you can...
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. ---- de acuerdo con la congresista del area de la bahia, jackie speier ....presidente de pg&e le dijo que "no encuentran la documentacio n de al menos un tercio de sus caÑerias maestras" !!! ----- segun speier, en fotos que ella vio en washington, a simple vista se aprecia que en la caÑeria que exploto, las soldaduras estaban mal hechas .... --- para el 15 de marzo, pg&e tiene que presentar la documentacio n, segun le exigio el estado de california. take vo ---tambien le dijimos dias atras que los cajeros del golden gate, iban aser despedidos .... ----- y parece que sera asi, porque la mesa directiva del puente aprobo ya el primer peaje totalmente electrico de nuestra region. ---- 32 personas perderan sus trabajos en septiembre del 2012. ----- despues de esa fecha habra dos opciones: pagar con fastrack, o el sistema le fotografiara' su placa y usted despues enviar el pago por correo. cu --- y la gente de "el canal"esta de celebracion en san rafael .... take vo ---se cumple un aÑo desde que la comunidad impidiera que la ciudad, siguiera llevandose los carros d
. ---- de acuerdo con la congresista del area de la bahia, jackie speier ....presidente de pg&e le dijo que "no encuentran la documentacio n de al menos un tercio de sus caÑerias maestras" !!! ----- segun speier, en fotos que ella vio en washington, a simple vista se aprecia que en la caÑeria que exploto, las soldaduras estaban mal hechas .... --- para el 15 de marzo, pg&e tiene que presentar la documentacio n, segun le exigio el estado de california. take vo ---tambien le...
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congresswoman jackie speier says they were given common sense safety advice and what she heard won't make her change her routine. >> i wouldn't ask for police. i will let them do their own stuff whether the situation warrants it. i don't try to outthink law enforcement. but the most part, police presence is not necessary. >>> she says she has worked closely with representative giffords and calls it an attack on democracy. mike tomorrow shone and lynn woolsey says they won't be making changes either. >> its tragedy but one of heroism, several people are being credited for keeping the gunman from shooting more people. bill badger is one that tackled the shooter. >>> we pushed and i had to do something, i couldn't let this guy go by. >> one stopped him from reloading the weapon. one was shot and killed while saving his wife's life. he had pulled her down and covered her as the shots started flying. >> still ahead... can you hear me now? they call for verizon. big announcement expected this week who the largest cell phone carrier. >> new program that one bay area hospital that is helping
congresswoman jackie speier says they were given common sense safety advice and what she heard won't make her change her routine. >> i wouldn't ask for police. i will let them do their own stuff whether the situation warrants it. i don't try to outthink law enforcement. but the most part, police presence is not necessary. >>> she says she has worked closely with representative giffords and calls it an attack on democracy. mike tomorrow shone and lynn woolsey says they won't be...
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congresswoman jackie speier says they were given common sense safety advice and what she heard won't make her change her routine. >> i wouldn't ask for police. i will let them do their own stuff whether the situation warrants it. i don't try to outthink law enforcement. but the most part, police presence is not necessary. >>> she says she has worked closely with representative giffords and calls it an attack on democracy. mike tomorrow shone and lynn woolsey says they won't be making changes either. >> its tragedy but one of heroism, several people are being credited for keeping the gunman from shooting more people. bill badger is one that tackled the shooter. >>> we pushed and i had to do something, i couldn't let this guy go by. >> one stopped him from reloading the weapon. one was shot and killed while saving his wife's life. he had pulled her down and covered her as the shots started flying. >> still ahead... can you hear me now? they call for verizon. big announcement expected this week who the largest cell phone carrier. >> new program that one bay area hospital that is helping
congresswoman jackie speier says they were given common sense safety advice and what she heard won't make her change her routine. >> i wouldn't ask for police. i will let them do their own stuff whether the situation warrants it. i don't try to outthink law enforcement. but the most part, police presence is not necessary. >>> she says she has worked closely with representative giffords and calls it an attack on democracy. mike tomorrow shone and lynn woolsey says they won't be...
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. >> jackie speier introduced a bill to tess sig nice -- designate corner events in january. there was a noticeable police presence at speier's event. >> we can't let this horrendous act go unaddressed, and that we must move forward, making sure the democratic process -- it doesn't just survive but that it thrives. >> alan: the shooting brought back vivid memories for speier, who what shot five times during a human rights mission in 1978 while working for congressman leo rye -- ryan, she said recovering from a shooting is a long process. >>> jane kim refused to say the pledge of allegiance. kim stands up but does not recite the words. she says it's the word with liberty and justice for all, that she disagrees with, saying there is no liberty and justice for all yet. we talked to kim and asked her what her constituents think about her decision. >> i think they care more about my position on how to make muni more effective and keep our streets clean and safe, than my reasons for not reciting the pledge. >> alan: her predecessor also objected to the pledge, refusing to say the w
. >> jackie speier introduced a bill to tess sig nice -- designate corner events in january. there was a noticeable police presence at speier's event. >> we can't let this horrendous act go unaddressed, and that we must move forward, making sure the democratic process -- it doesn't just survive but that it thrives. >> alan: the shooting brought back vivid memories for speier, who what shot five times during a human rights mission in 1978 while working for congressman leo rye...
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jackie speier said she's o utraged raged that a high- pressure test was performed on a pipe that old. >>> tonight, the city council will discuss how to distribute money to the blast victims of the san bruno incident. city officials will decide the details, such as who is eligible and whether some people should get more than others. >>> security experts are warning facebook users to keep personal information out of the hands of scammers. they say a sacramento area senior was likely robbed by someone who used personal information from her facebook page. the woman received the call from another woman who claimed to be a granddaughter and needed $4600 for bail money. after the call answered a couple of questions direct -- c orrectly, she found out later, it was a scam. >> my granddaughter is on facebook. i'm on facebook. >> personal and private information on the internet that you don't want to share with the entire world should not be put on there. >> expert say you should be p icky about who you select as a friend on facebook. there are things you can do now to protect your safety. do n
jackie speier said she's o utraged raged that a high- pressure test was performed on a pipe that old. >>> tonight, the city council will discuss how to distribute money to the blast victims of the san bruno incident. city officials will decide the details, such as who is eligible and whether some people should get more than others. >>> security experts are warning facebook users to keep personal information out of the hands of scammers. they say a sacramento area senior was...
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in san francisco, lisa amin gulezian, abc 7 news. >> bay area congresswoman jackie speier is holding congress on your corner event in san carlos today. the san mateo democrat introduced a resolution declaring the first saturday in january as national congress on your corner day. it's a direct response to the shooting of gabrielle giffords three weeks ago at a congress on your corner meet and greet event. speier says we cannot allow a single gunman to alter our form of government and having direct access to the representatives in washington. today's meeting at the corner of laurel street and san carlos avenue from 10 a.m. to noon. the postal service and san francisco police are trying to figure out who sent them military grade projectiles to a woman in haze valley. she thought she ordered a cooking mold but found an anti-aircraft mortar inside the box that arrived in her mail on thursday. she called police. the bomb squad evacuated several nearby apartment buildings but it appears the device was harmless. a snow-covered icy sidewalk in maryland tripped up a bank robber and allowed a h
in san francisco, lisa amin gulezian, abc 7 news. >> bay area congresswoman jackie speier is holding congress on your corner event in san carlos today. the san mateo democrat introduced a resolution declaring the first saturday in january as national congress on your corner day. it's a direct response to the shooting of gabrielle giffords three weeks ago at a congress on your corner meet and greet event. speier says we cannot allow a single gunman to alter our form of government and...
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congresswoman jackie speier says pg&e's president told her the utility is unable to produce documents on manufacturing and installation for 30% of its pipelines in and around urban areas. speier is concerned about faulty welds like the one blamed for the explosion in san bruno. >>> let's take a another look at weather and traffic and robert, been loving the sunshine. but you say that there's a change in the forecast. >> you know, sydnie, the old saying, all good things come to and end and that's what we're facing today, the end of the beautiful unseasonably warm weather. we start today 34 in santa rosa, 39 fairfield, 49 pacifica and san francisco and 38 chilly degrees in livermore. certainly taking a jacket with you as you head out of the door. and you won't be just taking a jacket with you this weekend. you will be taking the rain gear. but as you head out as well, understand that we are book- ended by fog. there is a fog advisory through 10 a.m. in the north and east bay valleys, the carquinez strait and the delta. visibility lower to a quarter mile. there is also fog at the coastli
congresswoman jackie speier says pg&e's president told her the utility is unable to produce documents on manufacturing and installation for 30% of its pipelines in and around urban areas. speier is concerned about faulty welds like the one blamed for the explosion in san bruno. >>> let's take a another look at weather and traffic and robert, been loving the sunshine. but you say that there's a change in the forecast. >> you know, sydnie, the old saying, all good things come...
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." >> jackie speier held a meet and greet similar to the event where congresswoman gabrielle giffords was shot in tucson. she says the meetings are a vital part of the democratic process. there was a noticeable police presence at the event. speier introduced a resolution to did he go signifies -- edition it's in the first saturday in january as congress day. >> the flick, called contagion, starts damon, jude law, and it's about prevending the spread of a deadly virus. the crew will film in self -- several places, including a stadium, coffee shop and views from chinatown. >> i want to be a star. i've got a lot of talent that hasn't been discovered yet. >> i need to be in hollywood. >> i like matt damon. >> alan: if you're interested, another audition will be held tomorrow at the embarcadero ymca from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. >> leigh glaser is here. we have had some good weather. >> leigh: nice to see the rain return. getting reports of a little lightning and thunder out there this evening as well. let's show you our high definition embarcadero roof cam. looking down on the embarcadero.
." >> jackie speier held a meet and greet similar to the event where congresswoman gabrielle giffords was shot in tucson. she says the meetings are a vital part of the democratic process. there was a noticeable police presence at the event. speier introduced a resolution to did he go signifies -- edition it's in the first saturday in january as congress day. >> the flick, called contagion, starts damon, jude law, and it's about prevending the spread of a deadly virus. the crew...
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first with our wonderful state senator, -- [applause] we have a representative of congresswoman jackie speier who is here. jonathan kest. the former president of the board of supervisors angela alioto. our city attorney dennis her rer. our assessor, phil tang. our treasurer jesus. our member of the board of education. [applause] our public defender. our police chief. our fire chief. i do believe the chief of staff to the mayor is here, steve connell. and representing our city administrator, representative edwin brown. [applause] so at this time, i'd like to acknowledge our newly elected colleagues in the numerical order of their district. and give them an opportunity for some brief remarks and for some family introductions. i'd like to start with our newest supervisor from district two, supervisor mark farrell. [applause] supervisor farrell: thank you, president chiu, and congratulations again on your election. what an experience. i am so proud to be here today in front of all of you. and so excited to be here and share it with my family. i'm proud to be here today, first and foremost, as a k
first with our wonderful state senator, -- [applause] we have a representative of congresswoman jackie speier who is here. jonathan kest. the former president of the board of supervisors angela alioto. our city attorney dennis her rer. our assessor, phil tang. our treasurer jesus. our member of the board of education. [applause] our public defender. our police chief. our fire chief. i do believe the chief of staff to the mayor is here, steve connell. and representing our city administrator,...
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congressman jackie speier says the recommendations show there are still many significant questions about the safety of pg&e lines. >> the question really becomes, in this whole region: how much of the pipeline system that pg&e operates is indeed seen and how much of that pipeline system has never, ever been inspected? >> the safe and reliable operation of our natural gas system is of the utmost important to us. we take all of this very seriously. >> the feds also called on state regulators to make sure pg&e does a thorough job checking its records. >>> a high ranking navy commander could see his career come crashing down. as randall pinkston reports, the commander could be ousted because of some raunchy videos made several years ago. >>> reporter: military officials tell cbs news captain owen honors could be relieved of his command aboard the u.s.s. enterprise as early as today. >> there is a really good chance you're going to be offended. >> reporter: he will be reportedly be removed from his post while the navy investigates racy tapes from 2006 and 2007 honors then second in command bo
congressman jackie speier says the recommendations show there are still many significant questions about the safety of pg&e lines. >> the question really becomes, in this whole region: how much of the pipeline system that pg&e operates is indeed seen and how much of that pipeline system has never, ever been inspected? >> the safe and reliable operation of our natural gas system is of the utmost important to us. we take all of this very seriously. >> the feds also...
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congresswoman jackie speier says the recommendations show there are still many significant questionsbout the safety of pg&e lines. >>> and the question really becomes, in this whole region, how much of the pipeline system that pg&e operates is indeed seen and how much of that pipeline system has never ever been inspected? >> the safe and reliable operation of our natural gas system is of the utmost importance to us and we take all of this very seriously. >> well 6 of the 7 recommendations were labeled "urgent." the feds also called on state regulators to make sure pg&e does a thorough job checking its records. >>> other bay area headlines now. novato police are looking for more suspects following an early morning shooting. it happened just after midnight in the safe way parking lot at novato's parking lot center. police found two men shot, both in serious condition. they have arrested 22-year-old aless sandra coil. they won't say if she was the shooter but say it it was gang related. >>> 6 antioch police officers have avoided being laid off for now thanks to private donations. they a
congresswoman jackie speier says the recommendations show there are still many significant questionsbout the safety of pg&e lines. >>> and the question really becomes, in this whole region, how much of the pipeline system that pg&e operates is indeed seen and how much of that pipeline system has never ever been inspected? >> the safe and reliable operation of our natural gas system is of the utmost importance to us and we take all of this very seriously. >> well 6...
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congresswoman jackie speier -- congresswoman gabrielle giffords was shot in the head.iffords could be out of bed sitting in a chair. a new break in the case, a young man walk by the suspected gunman's home found a black bag. items that appeared to have come from a local wal-mart store. the morning of the shooting last saturday jared loughner went into a wal-mart twice and his father saw him run into the desert with a black bag. >> jenelle, thank you very much. it's 4:35. some san francisco parents are demanding to know how their children ended up eating rat poison. it happened at martin luther king jr. academy in the district yesterday. the students found unmarked pellets containing the poison on top of a classroom cabinet. the youngsters apparently thought it was candy. paramedics rushed seven students to the hospital for observation. >> they say it's not toxic to people. >> then why are they in the hospital. if it's not poison, let's have some, you know. >> there are no reports of the kids showing any ill effects. school staffers scoured the campus and found more poi
congresswoman jackie speier -- congresswoman gabrielle giffords was shot in the head.iffords could be out of bed sitting in a chair. a new break in the case, a young man walk by the suspected gunman's home found a black bag. items that appeared to have come from a local wal-mart store. the morning of the shooting last saturday jared loughner went into a wal-mart twice and his father saw him run into the desert with a black bag. >> jenelle, thank you very much. it's 4:35. some san...
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according to the "chronicle" congresswoman jackie speier says pg&e's president told her that the utility is unable to produce documents on manufacturing and installation for 30% of its pipelines in and around urban areas. she is concerned about faulty welds like the one that caused the explosion in san francisco. >>> the golden gate board district could decide whether to phase out human toll collectors. the finance committee said it would save more than $19 million over eight years. under this plan, all tolls would be collected electronically either through fastrak transponders or by using cameras that snap photos of license plates. if approved, this would take effect next year. >>> jean quan and other oakland city officials looking into a technical snafu that happened during a police pursuit. the police radio system went down during a high-speed chase and officer-involved shooting wednesday. officers and dispatchers weren't able to communicate with each other for about five minutes. the system was installed more than four years ago and the police chief says there have been problems befo
according to the "chronicle" congresswoman jackie speier says pg&e's president told her that the utility is unable to produce documents on manufacturing and installation for 30% of its pipelines in and around urban areas. she is concerned about faulty welds like the one that caused the explosion in san francisco. >>> the golden gate board district could decide whether to phase out human toll collectors. the finance committee said it would save more than $19 million over...
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however, peninsula congresswoman jackie speier told "the chronicle" the practice amounts to -- and i'm quoting now -- russian roulette. >>> vallejo officials are r eviewing their cell phone policy because last week, jerry brown decided to collect around 46,000 cell phones used by state employees to save money. now, vallejo is thinking about a similar use. the city has issued 433,000 -- 43,000 phones. >>> in san jose, employees could soon have a tier-tiered pension system. the largest city in -- in the bay area is considering a $ 2 billion fall in the pension fund. new employees may have to rely on social security and a 401(k) style fund for their retirement bent -- benefits >>> traffic is lighter because of the martin luther king holiday but also the fog to deal with. >> that's right. it's foggy out there. this morning's commute is going to be busy if you are driving around the bay area -- i wouldn't say busy. it's less than normal. but still people are slowing down because of the fog. let's go out trapped look a -- and take a look at the bridge. it's gonna be mostly light because of t
however, peninsula congresswoman jackie speier told "the chronicle" the practice amounts to -- and i'm quoting now -- russian roulette. >>> vallejo officials are r eviewing their cell phone policy because last week, jerry brown decided to collect around 46,000 cell phones used by state employees to save money. now, vallejo is thinking about a similar use. the city has issued 433,000 -- 43,000 phones. >>> in san jose, employees could soon have a tier-tiered pension...
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jackie speier wrote the loss of life could have been prevented if pg&e at identified the risks under ground. the utility will have to ask for 8 deadz and 38 destroyed homes. >> who was watching over what they were doing? >> a san bruno resident is one of homeowners whose house burned down the night of the explosion. >> i just hope this doesn't happen to somebody else. maybe they need to go through and reinspect every inch of pipe they've got. >> reporter: pg&e declined interviews but they issued a statement. >> all pipelines in the pg&e system that is similar size and vintage that are not pressure tested are continuing to operate at pressures reduced by 20%. this will make an additional margin of safety in our current operating conditions. >>> yesterday's report was a finding of fact a fact finding report. not a final report. n.t.s.b. has not determined cause of the blast. >>> police are investigating the deadly shooting of a young man during rush hour yesterday evening. officers found the victim just before 5:00 at story road and east capitol expressway. story was shut down for seve
jackie speier wrote the loss of life could have been prevented if pg&e at identified the risks under ground. the utility will have to ask for 8 deadz and 38 destroyed homes. >> who was watching over what they were doing? >> a san bruno resident is one of homeowners whose house burned down the night of the explosion. >> i just hope this doesn't happen to somebody else. maybe they need to go through and reinspect every inch of pipe they've got. >> reporter: pg&e...
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in a scathing statement, congresswoman jackie speier wrote the utility will have to answer to eight deathsnd 38 destroyed homes. >> who was watching over what they were doing? >> san bruno resident tina is one of the homeowners whose house burned down the night of the explosion. her property is a half block from where the pipe ruptured. >> i just hope this doesn't happen to somebody else. i think they need to go through and reinspect every inch of pipe that they've got. >> pg&e declined on-camera interviews but its president issued this video statement. >> that all pipelines in pg&e's system that are of a similar size and vintage to the line in san bruno and have not been pressure-tested are continuing to operate at pressures of that been reduced by 20%. this built a significant margin of safety into our current conditions. >> yesterday's report was just a fact-finding report, not a file report. they still have to determine the cause of the blast. that could come in march in washington d.c. san jose police are investigating the deadly shooting of a young man during rush hour yesterday even
in a scathing statement, congresswoman jackie speier wrote the utility will have to answer to eight deathsnd 38 destroyed homes. >> who was watching over what they were doing? >> san bruno resident tina is one of the homeowners whose house burned down the night of the explosion. her property is a half block from where the pipe ruptured. >> i just hope this doesn't happen to somebody else. i think they need to go through and reinspect every inch of pipe that they've got....
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. >> bay area congresswoman jackie speier is holding a congress on your corner event in san carlos today san mateo democrat also introduced a congressional resolution this week declaring the first saturday in january as national congress on your corner day. it's a direct response to the shooting of congresswoman gabrielle giffords three weeks ago at a congress on your corner meet and greet event. speier says we cannot allow a single gunman to alter our form of government. today's meeting at the corner of laurel street and san carlos avenue from 10 a.m. to noon. changes in our forecast. lisa argen is here. >> cooler weather, fog in the north bay. santa rosa three-quarters of a mile visibility. the golden gate bridge here looking fine. certainly not as much fog as we had yesterday but rain, it's on the way. your forecast is next. >> also next steven jackson returns to his old stomping grounds to stomp on the warriors in the final seconds and in [ ma announcer ] 95% of all americans aren't getting enough whole grain. but actually, it's easier than you think, because general mills big g line
. >> bay area congresswoman jackie speier is holding a congress on your corner event in san carlos today san mateo democrat also introduced a congressional resolution this week declaring the first saturday in january as national congress on your corner day. it's a direct response to the shooting of congresswoman gabrielle giffords three weeks ago at a congress on your corner meet and greet event. speier says we cannot allow a single gunman to alter our form of government. today's meeting...
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in a scathing statement, congresswoman jackie speier wrote the loss of life might have been prevented if pg&e showed the risks underground. >> who was watching over what they were doing? >> san bruno resident tina is one of the homeowners who is house burned down the night of the explosion. her property is a half block from where the pipe ruptured. >> i just hope this doesn't happen to somebody else. i think they need to go through and reinspect every inch of pipe that they've got. >> pg&e declined on-camera interviews but its president issued this video statement. >> that all pipelines in pg&e system that are of a similar size and vintage to the line in san bruno and have not been pressure-tested are continuing to operate at pressures of that been reduced by 20%. this measure built a significant margin of safety into our system. >> yesterday's report was just a finding of fact, not a final report. the ntsb has still not determined the cause of the blast. that could come in march in washington d.c. san jose police are investigating the deadly shooting of a young man during rush hour y
in a scathing statement, congresswoman jackie speier wrote the loss of life might have been prevented if pg&e showed the risks underground. >> who was watching over what they were doing? >> san bruno resident tina is one of the homeowners who is house burned down the night of the explosion. her property is a half block from where the pipe ruptured. >> i just hope this doesn't happen to somebody else. i think they need to go through and reinspect every inch of pipe that...
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congresswoman jackie speier says pg&e's president told her that the utility is unable to produce documents on manufacturing and installation for 30% of its pipelines in and around urban areas. speier is concerned about faulty welds like the one blamed for the explosion in san bruno. >>> the golden gate bridge board could decide today whether or not to phase out human toll collectors. sonja shin joins us live to explain what led to the upcoming decision. sonja, good morning. >>> reporter: good morning. tolltakers here at the golden gate bridge have been collecting tolls and greeting drivers since the bridge opened in 1937. but their days here may be numbered. yesterday the golden gate bridge finance committee voted 8-3 to get rid of human toll collectors that could save $19 million over the first eight years. the school board meeting later this morning and may vote today to eliminate the jobs of 32 toll collectors and two other bridge workers. the toll collectors have maintained that they add a personal touch to crossing the san francisco landmark. >> we can't just be going over here and sa
congresswoman jackie speier says pg&e's president told her that the utility is unable to produce documents on manufacturing and installation for 30% of its pipelines in and around urban areas. speier is concerned about faulty welds like the one blamed for the explosion in san bruno. >>> the golden gate bridge board could decide today whether or not to phase out human toll collectors. sonja shin joins us live to explain what led to the upcoming decision. sonja, good morning....
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congressman jackie speier says the recommendations show there are still many significant questions about the safety of pg&e lines. >> and the question really becomes, in this whole region, how much of the pipeline system that pg&e operates is indeed seen, and how much of that pipeline system has never, ever been inspected? >> the safe and reliable operation of our natural gas system is of the utmost importance to us. we take all of this very seriously. >> the feds also called on state regulators to make sure pg&e does a thorough job checking its records. >>> let's get another check of our weather and traffic. let's start with lawrence to tell us how that chilly weather is doing out there. >> yeah. still cold all around the bay area. freezing in some spots right now. santa rosa checking in right at the freezing mark at 32 degrees. also reported some fog there, 34 in the napa valley, 34 livermore, some fog showing up in the east bay as well and in through the delta we are seeing dense fog, dense fog advisories through the delta, carquinez strait through the sacramento valleys. still we'll
congressman jackie speier says the recommendations show there are still many significant questions about the safety of pg&e lines. >> and the question really becomes, in this whole region, how much of the pipeline system that pg&e operates is indeed seen, and how much of that pipeline system has never, ever been inspected? >> the safe and reliable operation of our natural gas system is of the utmost importance to us. we take all of this very seriously. >> the feds also...
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congresswoman jackie speier says she's outraged that a high pressure test was performed on a 50 year pipe. >>> tonight, the council will unveil a tentative plan about how to co nate -- donate money to the victims of the san bruno disaster. >> most residents say this money should be hand the 0 -- handed out quickly. but pg&e should decide the detail about -- the details about the blast. >>> kraig debro is live at the marine mammal center with an u pdate. >> good morning. it's an update that a lot of people who rescued silent n ines's. she said the -- silent night is gonna undergo a very important exam. >> a vet varyian will probe 336 see an lion for damage. now, silent life is trying to adjust to its new life. beach goeses --goers, since the rescue, the animal has lost a billiondy -- lost a little bit of weight. >> one of the things that i was so pleased about is a bunch of people out of their homes on the beach to hem us. one lay who -- help us. one lady who when a bad back stood there in the rain with a flashlight and it would have been impossible to -- >> we're just happy that we c
congresswoman jackie speier says she's outraged that a high pressure test was performed on a 50 year pipe. >>> tonight, the council will unveil a tentative plan about how to co nate -- donate money to the victims of the san bruno disaster. >> most residents say this money should be hand the 0 -- handed out quickly. but pg&e should decide the detail about -- the details about the blast. >>> kraig debro is live at the marine mammal center with an u pdate. >> good...
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jackie speier says this extraordinary move reflects what she calls a crisis of credibility. >> it really draws into q uestion, the credibility of pg&e and the entire system. and i'm not willing to sit here while they consider what their options are and put more californians at risk. >> well, the ntsb is still investigating the exact cause of the september 9th explosion that killed eight people and destroyed dozens of homes. it's focusing on whether a w elding job on the pipeline caused that deadly blast. but it's not ruling out other possible causes including common error. >> we posted the ntsb's entire interview. just go to ktvu.com. click on the san bruno fire tab. >>> there are reports this morning that myspace may reduce its work force by 50%. the social networking site based in southern california has about 1100 employees. speculation on the size of the layoff comes after "the wall street journal" reported that myspace is major round of l ayoffs, possibly this month. myspace and "the wall street journal" are both owned by rupert murdoch's news corps. >>> well, the next time the s ta
jackie speier says this extraordinary move reflects what she calls a crisis of credibility. >> it really draws into q uestion, the credibility of pg&e and the entire system. and i'm not willing to sit here while they consider what their options are and put more californians at risk. >> well, the ntsb is still investigating the exact cause of the september 9th explosion that killed eight people and destroyed dozens of homes. it's focusing on whether a w elding job on the pipeline...
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the pg&e president told congresswoman jackie speier it can't find key manufacturing and installationments. that's for about 30% of its pipelines in and around northern and central consolidate cities. today a final decision to eliminate toll takers at the golden gate bridge is expected. yesterday the bay bridge district's finance committee voted 8-3 with all electric tolling. bridge fares will be collected through fas trak tags or license plate scanners. toll takers would lose their jobs. here's sue hall. >> speaking of golden gate bridge, fog is sort of shrouding the north end of the bridge to the center span. be aware of that. slow traffic out of antioch. antioch from a. street to loveridge. carquinez bay bridge to the maze 21 minutes. your drive on the east shore freeway to the 80 split highway 92 moving at the limit there. debris causing problems westbound 280. wood planks on the ramp to 380. be aware of that. eric. >> t oprah: all new -- our hall-of-famer couples -- where are they now? tv star fran dresher and her gay ex-husband return, and on the run for years, her millionaire h
the pg&e president told congresswoman jackie speier it can't find key manufacturing and installationments. that's for about 30% of its pipelines in and around northern and central consolidate cities. today a final decision to eliminate toll takers at the golden gate bridge is expected. yesterday the bay bridge district's finance committee voted 8-3 with all electric tolling. bridge fares will be collected through fas trak tags or license plate scanners. toll takers would lose their jobs....