ktvu's ken pritchett is live with what happens next. >> reporter: what happens next is not clear. we know attorneys for both sides did meet today. that is what we are told however they were meeting to figure out what this provision added to the agreement could cost the agency. >> reporter: for some b.a.r.t. riders the idea of another strike is unthinkable. >> messed up. >> nobody wants that. >> reporter: the union despite b.a.r.t. management going back said it is too soon to talk strike. >> we don't want to talk about that. we are still figuring out how to gret it approved -- how to get it approved. >> reporter: he says he is aton,ed b.a.r.t. would claim this probation was -- astonished b.a.r.t. would claim this provision was included. the union showed us the six week family medical leave provision. today union and b.a.r.t. attorneys met to figure out what it could cost. it is unclear how b.a.r.t. management could have signed the deal without knowing about the provision. >> it is not cool to not read the contract for one thing. but, again, if there is something really bad in it it

ktvu's ken pritchett reports, veterans organizations are now seeking out those women vets to fill their shrinking numbers. >> reporter: on board the uss hornet a line of veterans stood today to be recognized for their service. all men but the veteran in the center. >> i have always been proud of the fact that i served in the military. >> reporter: she served in world war ii as a nurse. she says it has been true veterans gathering, she is one of the few women. >> makes me sad. >> reporter: times are changing. visible in the faces of soldiers marching in the parade. more than 11% of iraq and afghanistan veterans are women. >> not very many join but we are trying to get them. >> reporter: he says there is a push on to recruit women veterans. 7% are women. a number that is doubled in recent years. >> we did get one in. >> while growing, women veteran membership in the vfw remains small however they say those women that are joining are taking leadership roles in the organization. >> i hope so. we need all the leadership we could get. >> reporter: camaraderie is a pay out for joining. why she

ken pritchett, channel 2 news. >>> the bay area city is fighting crimes, but outmanned and outgunned. 2 investigates what it will take to get more officers out on the streets. >> you can't do more with less. >>> then a historic bay area building engulfed in flames. >> the positive new information discovered when the fire was finally out. >>> a beautiful day today, but you'll feel a difference tomorrow. the temperature drop i'm tracking for your area. i love watching tv outside. and why can you move the tv out here? the wireless receiver. i got that when i switched to u-verse. but why? because it's so much better than cable. it's got more hd channels, more dvr space. yeah, but i mean, how did you know? i researched. no, i-i told you. no. yeah! no. the important part is that you're happy now. and i got you this visor. you made a visor! yes! that i'll never wear. ohh. [ male announcer ] get u-verse tv for just $19 a month for two years with qualifying bundles. rethink possible. >>> crews, they responded just before 4:00 a.m. the flames did not reach the main library at the former church,

as ken pritchett reported he will speak in china town starting at 11:30.ll then headline a fundraiser at san francisco jazz center. then he will depart from sfo. >>> a man is out on $20,000 bail. last week we told you about someone taking a safe with about $6,000 from the el sebrante buys and girls club. there was no forced entry but inside the thieves got through several locked doors apparently going exactly where to go. the contra county sheriff arrested a volunteer. the boys and girls club says it's received an outpouring of support since that safe was stolen. >>> a santa rosa teen is in critical condition tonight at oakland's children's hospital. after he was found laying unconscious with a head injury. the 15-year-old was found bleeding at montgomery high school in santa rosa. it's unknown how he was hurt if he was a victim of a crime or hurt in an accident. however they do say that he was at school several weeks ago when his friend was injured doing some pakur moves. >>> this week marks 12 years since a young east bay woman lost her life on her birth

ktvu's ken pritchett is in oakland with how this comes at the worst time. ken? >> reporter: we are at the community food bank where they have received a increase in the number of people who have called saying they need food because the food stamp money for november has run out. this is as they are facing an increased holiday demand. >> reporter: this food from the food bank was bound for the off to feed the hung -- church to feed the hungry. they see more people in need. >> the month isn't over. >> reporter: she referring to the november 1 food stamp money. >> $36 on average. devastating. >> reporter: the fear was increased demand. the food bank says it received 5 times the number of callers seeking help who say their money is gone for the month. that is compared to a year ago. >> they represent only a fraction of the people. >> the concern is trying to keep up with demand. >> there is no way food banks can make up the cuts to federal programs. >> reporter: he says san francisco food banks sent out 10% extra allotments of food with the holidays and meet demand.

ken pritchett, ktvu channel 2 news. >> covered california will issue a hot line number on monday. as soon as it is available we will put it on our website, www.ktvu.com, click on the hot topics section. >>> firm that promised to help immigrants agreed to pay a $15.1 million fraud settlement to oakland. the city attorney announced the settlement this morning. she said american legal services promised clients legal advice, even though they didn't employ attorneys. the company charged people high fees. >> they stole thousands of dollars from these families. sometimes their entire life savings and they are victims. >> the settlement is a record for the city of oakland. >>> live look now at jack london square as we will see the american flag blowing in the wind. that is 880. as we told you the majority of the bay area is under a wind advisory. as we go to our chief meteorologist bill martin he can tell us where winds are stronger. >> they are up in the hills. this will include the valleys. we will see winds down sea level. there will be wind throughout the bay area. north and east bay

in oakland, ken pritchett. >>> the woman accused of a deadly drunk driving crash made her first court appearance after a week of delays. margerie rizel is -- reitzell is facing dui charges. >>> republican governor chris christie won reelection in a decisive victory. he thanked supporters and he told them they made him the luckiest guy in the world. christie received 60% of the vote to defeat barbara buono. this win could position chris christie as one of the top republicans as a candidate for the race to the white house. >>> a shopping mall gunman died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. reports of a man walking around with a gun led to massive evacuations. after hours of a s.w.a.t. search, police found the body of shoop. his family said they had no idea what he was planning to do. >>> northern california's largest casino is now up and running. and you don't have to step inside to feel its effects. we'll have a live report. >>> and you can get ktvu news >>> hundreds of people poured into the new casino in rohnert park this morning. it opened an hour early because of the huge crowds w

ktvu's ken pritchett got an answer from the union. >> reporter: both sides did meet today. not to negotiate but to talk about this. this provision in that contract on family medical leave. b.a.r.t. said it wasn't supposed to be part of the deal. the union said it was always part of the deal and they have the signatures to prove it. >> reporter: b.a.r.t. trains are running today because a deal was reached to end a strike and months of ill- will. now the signed deal hits snag. >> after all this we are going to have more negotiations? >> reporter: it is this cause concerning a family memberical leave benefit. b.a.r.t. said it wasn't part of -- medical leave benefit. b.a.r.t. said it wasn't part of the deal. >> someone didn't read it. that is clear. that doesn't relieve anybody of making it right. >> reporter: he said attorneys on both sides reviewed the contract many times. >> for us to get to that point and to vote it, and then moving towards getting it approved and just now bringing it up is astanding. >> reporter: astounding. >> reporter: attorneys are meeting today. as for

ktvu's ken pritchett has more on what they are saying. >> reporter: the report came out on monday and there has been push back from those in the industry. right now we are in livermore. we are in the barrel room, they are full of wine, and perhaps that is symbolic on what some say, there is plenty of supply even with increased demand. >> reporter: look at the rolling vineyards of livermore valley and what you will not see is grapes on the vine. most of the harveicist already in. -- harvest is already in. >> yields are really high and the quality is really good. >> reporter: just down the road a similar take on harvest 2013. >> good year. iallys were up -- yields were up. >> reporter: he questions the global wine shortage. she heard something about it. >> i was thinking about that is too bad because people enjoy wine. >> reporter: is it the case? wine makers say nothing points to a shortage. >> i think over all california is pretty good. >> the story is echoed in napa. they report a harvest that came in early with above average yields. he agrees demand is up but he believes production

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ken pritchett, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> video of sean penn lashing out at a fan who tried to take his picture in san francisco. >> get out of here. >> tmz obtained video of the confrontation. witnesses say the fan was trying to take a picture but he noticed the flash and as you heard got upset. after yelling that fan he slammed the phone on to the ground. police were not called and the fan left the hotel. >>> sfo is making changes. ktvu obtained the results results of a review following the deadly asiana airlines plane crash. the two things that were lacking that day. >> and bat kid is back at home. what he likes most. >> and why costco is apologizing for the way it sold the bible. [ female announcer ] welcome one and all to a tastier festive feast. so much to sip and savor, a feeding frenzy to say the least. a turkey from safeway is just what they crave. a hero of the table, "so delicious" they'll rave. fresh, natural, frozen. it's the best selection around. spend $30 and a frozen safeway turkey is just 59 cents a pound. so raise your glass, pull up a chair, grab a plate. this tastie

ktvu's ken pritchett was on treasure island today, and tells us, scientists were out there looking fortial hot spots. >> reporter: this is a california department of health survey team. we found them today, using radiation detectors in common areas around treasure island department. he says he's used to it. >> i know, they've come into our backyard before. >> reporter: the survey team says it was following up on previous hits from other surveys. >> they've kept us informed, told us what they were looking for. >> reporter: but according to an especially memo, a survey in march found this object buried in a common grassy area. tests thoughed that quote, a one hour skin contact with the fragment could cause radiation burns, hair loss, and possible ulceration. >> that information has been shared with residents of the island back in march, and april of this past year. >> reporter: while some residents are unconcerned. others say the news makes them feel just the opposite. >> it concerns me very much as a parent, because my baby is always sick. >> reporter: but beck says ti is safe despite t

in oakland, ken pritchett. >>> the woman accused of a deadly drunk driving crash made her first court appearance after a week of delays. margerie rizel is -- reitzell is facing dui charges. >>> republican governor chris christie won reelection in a decisive victory. he thanked supporters and he told them they made him the luckiest guy in the world. christie received 60% of the vote to defeat barbara buono. this win could position chris christie as one of the top republicans as a candidate for the race to the white house. >>> a shopping mall gunman died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. reports of a man walking around with a gun led to massive evacuations. after hours of a s.w.a.t. search, police found the body of shoop. his family said they had no idea what he was planning to do. >>> northern california's largest casino is now up and running. and you don't have to step inside to feel its effects. we'll have a live report. >>> and you can get ktvu news to go. download the ktvu app, click on the live icon and watch all of our newscasts live on your mobile device. ♪ music life insuran

ktvu's ken pritchett was on treasure island today, and tells us, scientists were out there looking fortial hot spots. >> reporter: this is a california department of health survey team. we found them today, using radiation detectors in common areas around treasure island department. he says he's used to it. >> i know, they've come into our backyard before. >> reporter: the survey team says it was following up on previous hits from other surveys. >> they've kept us informed, told us what they were looking for. >> reporter: but according to an especially memo, a survey in march found this object buried in a common grassy area. tests thoughed that quote, a one hour skin contact with the fragment could cause radiation burns, hair loss, and possible ulceration. >> that information has been shared with residents of the island back in march, and april of this past year. >> reporter: while some residents are unconcerned. others say the news makes them feel just the opposite. >> it concerns me very much as a parent, because my baby is always sick. >> reporter: but beck says ti is safe despite t

ken pritchett. >> reporter: given that it happened in a dense neighborhood with children near by it is not unthinkable that more people could have been hurt. where these three little girls are playing today, two gunmen stood last night. at 96th and auburn evidence is everywhere. a bullet passed through this truck's windshield. another shattered a window on an suv. and a mini market with one, two, three bullet holes where slugs passed from the outside and ended up inside. seven people were shot here just after dark. most of them gathered together at a street bbq celebrating a birthday. >> we didn't know where it was coming from. we just knew it was close. once everybody drops on the floor everybody gets down. >> reporter: most neighbors were too scared to talk on camera after what happened here last night. despite what we saw today, patrol cars. one of the victims a man named raul was simply taking the trash out when he was shot in the neck. one of the shooters had a handgun the other a rifle. >> reporter: the two gunmen were standing here on the corner of 96 and olive. they fired towar

. >> in alameda ken pritchett ktvu channel 2 news. >> ktvu ktvu.com has more coverage on our veterans>>> there is something offshore, tracker 2 is checking that out. right now it looks real light sitting offshore that's why storm tracker 2 is picking up. it appeared to be showers. i suspect that the bee of measurable precipitation would be north at the golden gate bridge around 3 or 4 or 5 in the morning or something like that. over night lows will be low tonight because of the cloud covers. yellow are 70s and temperatures on the afternoon comes up quickly once it is cleared. start off cloudy and maybe some wet on the road ways and sprinkles on the north bay. sun comes out during the lunchtime t. way it breaks out, tonight the clouds are increasing and maybe some sprinkles out there and it would be light. the morning the main front kind of glides through the north of it and that's the best chance i suspect for any kind of precipitation other than drizzles or sprinkles or light wet weather. most of that is going to be north. we'll watch it for you, i am back tonight at 10:00 on channel

in pacifica, ken pritchett, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> continuing coverage now on the bullying scandal involving a former stanford star player, we're hearing from miami dolphin player richie incognito about his suspension. he's accused of racist behavior and comments for teammate and former stanford player jonathan martin. today richie incognito spoke about the bullying scandal in an exclusive interview on fox nfl sunday. he said that the harsh language is common in the locker room including the use of the n word by both white and black players. >> this isn't an issue about bullying. this is an issue of my and john's relationship where i may -- i've taken stuff too far and i didn't know it was hurting him. >> incognito said it's just the way team members communicate as a joke and said he is not a racist. he also said when martin left the team a few weeks ago because of alleged bullying, it took him by surprise. >> as the leader, as his best friend on the team, that's what has me miffed, how i missed this and i never saw it. i never saw it coming. >> incognito says martin is a good frie

ken pritchett is at the board meeting and will look into the numbers and have the story at 5:00. >>> a third student at uc santa barbara has been diagnosed with a bacterial infection that causes meningitis. yesterday, public health officials said two students were in isolation and receiving treatment. the university is urging people on campus to watch out for signs of the disease which include fever, headache and nausea. it's providing antibiotics to people who were in close contact with the students who became ill. >>> the u.s. senate voted to eliminate the so-called nuclear option, the right to filibuster presidential nominees for top jobs. the vote was mostly along party lines. the rules mean that federal judge nominees and appointments can be confirmed by a simple majority of senators. prior to the change, a 60-vote supermajority was needed to end filibusters. it had been that way for more than two centuries. president obama and harry reid said the change was necessary because the republicans were abusing the right to fillby luster -- filibuster. >>> new revolutions about sfo's r

. >>> ken pretty -- pritchett tell us extending health care plans would do more bad than good. >> reporter: hundreds of people received a letter like this. president obama said states could allow insurers to delay that deadline but today covered california's board decided not to. >> if i thought for a minute that delaying it we could solve some of the problems i would delay it but i actually think it's going to make a bad situation worse. >>> before the board a room full of health care advocates says allowing the extension would create mass confusion on california's exchange. >> they're trying to simplify the market and this would have added more complication that wouldn't have provided a lot of help. >> reporter: the decision will mean hundreds of californians will not only lose their policies but pay more in premiums. dave jones called the decision wrong. >> preventing consumers from renewing their contract social security a disservice to those consumers and it breaks the promise they were given. >> reporter: allowing people to hold on to their policies would not have harmed california's

in oakland, ken pritchett, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> more details on the fire storm. in october of 1991, it started as a grass fire that was not completely extinguished. it reignited the next day. 25 people were killed and more than 3,000 homes destroyed. the disaster brought improved fire systems. >>> as wet weather moves in, crews are working to stabilize the huge rim fire burn site around yosemite national park. they moved loads of straw to act as mulch in areas most vulnerable to erosion and mud slides. most of the $9 million project has been completed. there is about a 10% chance of a winter storm strong enough to cause mud slide that's could potentially threaten bay area drinking supplies. >> an the rain is the big story of the day. >> take a look. this is what it looked like as news chopper 2 flew over the bay area. you can see the rain pelting the camera lens. >> and chief meteorologist bill martin is tracking the rain still. >> let's take a look at what we have. you can see the moisture plume is pretty wide from the north day all the way to the santa cruz mou

. >>> ken pretty -- pritchett tell us extending health care plans would do more bad than good. >> reporter: hundreds of people received a letter like this. president obama said states could allow insurers to delay that deadline but today covered california's board decided not to. >> if i thought for a minute that delaying it we could solve some of the problems i would delay it but i actually think it's going to make a bad situation worse. >>> before the board a room full of health care advocates says allowing the extension would create mass confusion on california's exchange. >> they're trying to simplify the market and this would have added more complication that wouldn't have provided a lot of help. >> reporter: the decision will mean hundreds of californians will not only lose their policies but pay more in premiums. dave jones called the decision wrong. >> preventing consumers from renewing their contract social security a disservice to those consumers and it breaks the promise they were given. >> reporter: allowing people to hold on to their policies would not have harmed california's

in pacifica, ken pritchett, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> well for some baseball is played by the boys ofmer. in concord it's played year round. by some men well past their boyhood days. >> come on guys let's turn two. >> reporter: it is a game where the youngest player is 68. the oldest 88. most who play are veterans. simmons played in world war ii. >> the only wars we have are on the baseball diamond. >> players don't have to be a vet to play. but many are. they say they are all team players. a skill that was strengthened during their military service. >>> how the amount of sleep children get may effect how much food they eat. plus-- >> a bay area company is recalling more than 100,000 pounds of food. the prepackaged salads and wraps to look out for. >>> and it's a visit to a kudos restaurant. is that inappropriate for middle school football players. why the players and the coach say no. and what school officials did about it. >>> and the clouds will continue to move into the region overnight. coming up a change in the forecast model. the rain forecast model that could impact one of you

. >>> ken pritchett went to the vineyards of the livermore valley and found wine lovers may not have to panic. >> reporter: look at the rolling vineyards of livermore valley and what you will not see are many grapes on the vine. most of the harvest is already in. >> it's a great year. the yields are really high this year. and the quality of the fruit is really, really good this year. >> reporter: wine maker larry dino owned cuda rich wine and a similar take at harvest 13. >> it's a good year. yields very nice. they're up a little bit. >> reporter: amos crushed his predictions from a report of a wine shortage. wine taster suzy corning heard something about it. >> people really enjoyed wine. and it's a pity if that's the case. >> reporter: but is it the case? the wine makers we talked to said nothing points to a shortage in this region. >> over all california in general is doing pretty grade school. >> the story is echoed in napa. the napa vendors report a harvest that came in early with above average yields. larry dino says he does agree that demand is up but he believes production is

in oakland, ken pritchett, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> crews are working to clear the areas that are mostvulnerable to erosion. a dry stretch of weather has allowed them to complete that project ahead of time. >>> the clouds and showers will continue for your wednesday. the widespread rain still pauling at this hour -- still falling at this hour. those pockets of yellow indicating any where from .1 to .2 of rainfalling per hour. we have seen that over the last hour or two. we have pretty good rainfalling here south of half-moon bay stretches into and around san mateo. we switch to the east, a few pockets around livermore, pleasanton, maybe seeing a few light to moderate rain cells push on through. as we get into the north bay beginning to kind down on the rain and it is going to be moving out of the area and by tomorrow morning, scattered showers in the forecast for your morning drive. still some pretty good rainfalling from the richmond san rafael rain area and off to the east. all reporting light to moderate rain. before we go i want to shift up the hill and show you the snow line remai

here's ktvu's ken pritchett. >> reporter: this is mackey. he died a veteran but long after he served his country. >> he came into the hospital for a very treatable condition and unfortunately never left. >> reporter: attorney niley dorret represented mackey's family. mackey went into the v.a. hospital for dehydration. >> they ended up putting a catheter or a pick line into his arm. they mistakingly inserted the catheter all the way into his heart. >> reporter: doren sued the v.a. and settled for $250,000. why not millions of the dollars? california has a cap that cap is $250,000. if not for that cap here in california and 20 other states damages to the v.a. would be even greater. >> what's this? >> reporter: gunnery sergeant chris emery is learning to talk and to walk. a proud marine of 20 years his injuries as well are not from combat. >> mr. ellison went into the v.a. in philadelphia for some routine extractions of teeth. >> reporter: ellison's attorney shannon spector says his client went to the v.a. to extract some teeth. doctors saw tha

here's ktvu's ken pritchett. >> reporter: this is mackey. he died a veteran but long after he served his country. >> he came into the hospital for a very treatable condition and unfortunately never left. >> reporter: attorney niley dorret represented mackey's family. mackey went into the v.a. hospital for dehydration. >> they ended up putting a catheter or a pick line into his arm. they mistakingly inserted the catheter all the way into his heart. >> reporter: doren sued the v.a. and settled for $250,000. why not millions of the dollars? california has a cap that cap is $250,000. if not for that cap here in california and 20 other states damages to the v.a. would be even greater. >> what's this? >> reporter: gunnery sergeant chris emery is learning to talk and to walk. a proud marine of 20 years his injuries as well are not from combat. >> mr. ellison went into the v.a. in philadelphia for some routine extractions of teeth. >> reporter: ellison's attorney shannon spector says his client went to the v.a. to extract some teeth. doctors saw tha

in oakland, ken pritchett, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> crews are working to clear the areas that are mostvulnerable to erosion. a dry stretch of weather has allowed them to complete that project ahead of time. >>> the clouds and showers will continue for your wednesday. the widespread rain still pauling at this hour -- still falling at this hour. those pockets of yellow indicating any where from .1 to .2 of rainfalling per hour. we have seen that over the last hour or two. we have pretty good rainfalling here south of half-moon bay stretches into and around san mateo. we switch to the east, a few pockets around livermore, pleasanton, maybe seeing a few light to moderate rain cells push on through. as we get into the north bay beginning to kind down on the rain and it is going to be moving out of the area and by tomorrow morning, scattered showers in the forecast for your morning drive. still some pretty good rainfalling from the richmond san rafael rain area and off to the east. all reporting light to moderate rain. before we go i want to shift up the hill and show you the snow line remai

ken prisonet on the details -- pritchett on a details of a settlement. >> it was the department of educationhis investigation with one official says she was dismayed by the assault in elementary and secondary schools within the district. the district accepts the findings of this investigation but says in recent years the environment has improved. >> 17-year-old iris wong is a senior at the brand-new school that when it comes to safety, has all the bells and whistles. >> we have all these amazing security here and surveillance cameras, so i feel safe. >> the district sites the 132 cameras, fencing and other security measures installed there and at other schools as steps the district took after the 2009 gang rape of a student that led to national headlines. that led to an investigation about the department of education's office for civil rights which cited evidence of sexual assaults, demands for sexual favors and more all creating a hostile environment. >> the west contra costa unified takes these allegations seriously. >> the district has spent millions of dollar on security systems, the