to the larkspur ferry terminal protesters, ferry service cancelled this morning from larkspur and sausalitoe to the labor dispute. should be back in service this afternoon, both ferries by around 2:00 this afternoon, they are asking that you stay away from there since service has been suspended. live look at the maze, i wanted to show you atey through emeryville and berkeley, debris in lanes at the richmond parkway, big rig lost parts off the back, slow traffic on the east shore freeway as you head into the maze earlier accident at somersville in antioch area highway 4 westbound continues to be very slow according to our waze traffic spotters. >>> 6:40. >>> cisco wants to help women with their wardrobe. the story is just ahead. >> minutes from a live update from the new york stock exchange. the dow is up 6 1/2 points. >>> what scientists hope to learn today about the newest falcon chicks perched atop san jose city hall. >>> looking for a little more lifesaving clarity. a look at the drive to discover a better back-up camera for your car. you can seeos >>> it is:44 many tonight marks one yea

in larkspur. >>> that's right. ,,,,,, in larkspur. >>> that's right. ,,,,,, at bank of america, we're lending and investing in the people and communities who call the bay area home. from funding that helped a local entrepreneur start a business... to providing grants to a nonprofit which offers job training and placement... and supporting an organization working to help the environment. because the more we do in the bay area, the more we help make opportunity possible. district workers are on strike this morning they're getting right now the larkspur ferry terminal where there is no service this morning and as with clear is there to bring is the latest good morning ways. >>> good morning hopefully those very writers got the message yesterday because we've not seen too much confusion so far but we have seen a few protesters looking good for the moment and that more than 100 plus their workers standing in front of the ferry terminal are relaxed atmosphere so far little bit to celebrate we've seen some horns honking as drivers passed by this give you a view from overhead. golden gate tra

again there is no larkspur service and no ferry service.lso the golden gate bridge looks good with no major delays at the pay gates. the morning commute is not bad between livermore and caster valley. its to look good, northbound 280 on the shoulder of 17, a minor incident and at 5:18 let's go to steve. >>> a little system came by and it opens the door for a little bit of a sea breeze. gusts are 25 to 30 and some low clouds are lifting a little bit and southwest 13 and napa stays calm and a brisk 32. that is a first and i just saw a reading of 46 so we can split the difference. upper 40s everywhere else. we had a lot of orange yesterday, there will be a few more in the 70s. everybody else looking at a few upper 50s and there is a system coming in and now that cooling will continue, that system might come in and help give us more than clouds on thursday. a little bit light rain to the north, windy at times, a few high clouds, 60s and 70s, and gilroy 87 and livermore 72. low clouds continue, there is your cloudy thursday and we will start to

breaking news out of larkspur this morning.ss transit, running on time, no further delays, golden gate ferry suspended until this afternoon. an accident just cleared out of lanes you can see the slow traffic damage is done, past somersville, multi-car accident on the shoulder westbound highway 4. once you pass that drive times only seven minutes from hillcrest into concord and the rest of your commute into the pittsburg area. here's your bay bridge toll traffic flowing smoothly no delays, no metering lights yet, upper deck is smooth sailing. >>> 5:54. >>> one of the nation's biggest banks is cutting more jobs. >> here's this morning's bloomberg business report. >>> good morning more cuts planned at bank of america, axing 2,000 jobs in elite investing banking unit, commercial banking unit and others on top of the 30,000 bofa announced last year. chrysler revving up producing on the jeep cherokee the factory that makes them is skipping the two week summer shutdown and hiring more than 1,000 workers to november instead of waiting

q normally would take the ferry from larkspur or sausalito, today you have to find another way to get into the city. there are on a one day strike. there are 14 unions and working at the golden gate bridge district. the inland boce union is on the one day strike. as i said, that meant that the golden gate varies had to be canceled. they are expected to be up in the running of this afternoon around 2:00 p.m.. more busloads of union workers are expected to show up out here. there are rumors that other unions will stage a.m. one day strike. we're expecting to have an announcement from the unions at around 7:00 a.m.. >>darya: that picture shows us out into the parking lot is. this would normally be jam packed with cars. >>jackie: the reason services canceled yesterday was so they could get the word out to commuters and give them enough time to make alternative plants. yesterday afternoon on all of the ferries there were making announcements letting people know that the morning service had been canceled. as he said, the parking lot is empty right now. as jackie said there could be more wor

francisco to celebrate the anniversary of the golden gate bridge many accounting on ferries from larkspur and sausalito. >>> the inland boatman's union has been without one for a year >>> are members are putting up with a lot of things in the background the public does not know >>> they are working around mold and better braking areas and word about security cameras >>> why did and need to surveil us? >>> anything about programs or cameras is unfounded >>> last year the district decided to allow management ticket agents from ferry terminals >>> there's been a lot of work over fallen onto the terminal workers >>> they are not valid concerns. >>> left in the middle and our passengers to came to a close terminal. >>> i've been here for an hour and that i did i know this was closed there's no son a judge >>> there were but the uncertainty of whether the strike would be over tomorrow remains the district says the offer is on the table and the union says it is not good enough >>> i hope the strike will be over otherwise would have the drive through oakland >>> in larkspur and mackovic cbs 5 >>>

nick smith is live in larkspur tonight with this developing story. nick. >>reporter: good evening.rry that depart from larkspur terminal before 11:00 a.m. 7:10 alone has anywhere between 315 to 375 passengers that depend on the ferry but tomorrow all server from marin to san francisco has been cancelled in anticipation of may day worker strike. >> i'm thinking that the golden gate bridge might be backed up. >> he may right. transit is anticipate ago strike by union workers so they have decided to shut down the ferry service ino forcing the hundreds whose use the ferry as part of the daily commute to come up with with another way to get to san francisco. in a statement union organizers say that they are not pleased with the fits for theirfort around the members. they will strikeorning tomorrow morning leaving passengers who ride from larkspur to sausolito with no boat in operation. >> well, may have to drive in tomorrow. work iy. gas money. but all good. >> 4 of us get in the car. which is unfortunate because we love taking the ferry. but they have to do what they have to doyshtion

there is no fairy service from larkspur or sausalito due to downtown san francisco. a strike has prompted a shutdown until the middle of the afternoon. workers plan to picket in about a half-hour >> is actually really quiet here right now with some news crews and extra security. no ticket line yet. earlier we saw some very workers gathered in the parking lot but they appear to have left so there's no major action going on. if you are just waking up and planning to use the ferry, there is no service this morning between marin and san francisco. now we're hearing that the strike could last into tomorrow morning as well making this a two day strike. golden gate transit decided to shut down ferry service after workers decided on the strike. the media announcement yesterday hoping that people would find other arrangements. union members had been working without a contract since last year. you can still use the golden gate transit buses. a little bit earlier this morning we saw some people lined up for regular bus service but a lot of people have to find other ways around.

news there is no longer a planned protest planned here and ferry service has been canceled out of larkspur because of a strike that will last only according to those striking so you will have to take a bus or get into your car out of marin, let's go back to the dollars being. >>> we are tracking developing news. now that fire started out in the four plex right -- four plex right near tully road. now police say the woman who died is described as an asian woman in her 30s. two other victims were taken to the hospital in critical condition and another person is also hurt. at the fire destroyed at least two cars in the garage bean neath one of the units in san jose. >>> turning to our other top stories, there are planned protests on this mayday and whose whose is right outside city hall but we are first starting with alex savage and tell us about the protest that really turned ugly in the mission district. >> reporter: it sure did. between 50 and 100 people took part in the mission district last night. one of the places they targeted was the police station. you can see the front window has bee

nick smith is live in larkspur tonight with this developing story. nick. >>reporter: good evening. on weekday there are 7 ferry that depart from larkspur terminal before 11:00 a.m. 7:10 alone has anywhere between 315 to 375 passengers that depend on the ferry but tomorrow all server from marin to san francisco has been cancelled in anticipation of may day worker strike. >> i'm thinking that the golden gate bridge might be backed up. >> he may right. transit is anticipate ago strike by union workers so they have decided to shut down the ferry service in marin tomorrow morning. forcing the hundreds whose use the ferry as part of the daily commute to come up with with another way to get to san francisco. in a statement union organizers say that they are not pleased with the negotiations effort around the medical benefits for their members. they will strike tomorrow morning leaving passengers who ride from larkspur to sausolito with no boat in operation. >> well, may have to drive in tomorrow. work in the city. gas money. but all good. >> 4 of us get in the car. which is unfortunate be

in larkspur, nick smith, 7 news into thanks very much. be prepared for more may day unrest tomorrow. occupy oakland plans to disrupt the morning commute there. protestors will target downtown businesses in the early afternoon. march for dignity they call it is scheduled for 3:00 o'clock starting at the fruit veil bart station followed by 6:00 o'clock rally at frank gaw plaza outside city hall. occupy protestors are thought to be behind the closure of 5 wells fargo branches in new york city toda today. envelopes containing suspicious powder were sent to those bank. now police tell us san francisco base wells fargo may have been singled out because leadership in occupy wall street comes from the bay area and police say similar incidents recently occurred here in california. >>> friends family held candle light vigil for murdered high ask football star. 18-year-old senior tl boy was stabbed at rowdy party in fremont late says nights. he was rushed to the hospital where sadly died few hours later. more tonight from vick lee. >>reporter: polic

jackie sissel is live in larkspur with the latest.ackie: the boat is still sitting here, that is the way it is gone to remain for the balance of the day. the golden gate ferry service is going to be canceled until this afternoon. the 6000 people who use the ferries every day will have to find another way to get into san francisco today all of those fears will be canceled until 2:00 p.m. today. there is a disagreement about the union contract. and i am here at the larkspur ferry terminal, there are a couple of security guard, but no workers. the >>justine: will have much more on the ferry strike as we continue on kron4 morning news. the >>erica: right now it is a little bit cold out there with many locations in the upper 40's. we do have some winds to deal with and that will it persisted to the afternoon. at the golden gate, where conditions, maybe a hint of fog. that looks like the when the conditions will carry on into the afternoon, but we will see mostly blue skies and a lot of sunshine around the bay area. we do have sunshine but

. >>> let's go to terry mcsweeney at the larkspur ferry terminal in marin where ferry workers walked off the job today. >> reporter: this protest behind me going to be ending at 1:20 started at 5:00 this morning, some of these people have to get back to work. this is a strike that didn't last one day. organizers still calling it a success they hope the next strike is a success too. >> what do we want? -- >> reporter: members of the golden gate bridge labor coalition chanted together. stood together and together closed down the golden gate ferry service to san francisco from larkspur and sausalito. a few people didn't get the message about the shutdown and turned up to catch the ferry that wasn't leaving. management said the strike had little impact on the golden gate bridge. >> normal. >> reporter: now another strike looms. teamsters announced shutdown of golden gate transit bus service thursday of next week [ inaudible ] >> if we don't get a contract in the next few days this is going to be spreading to some of the other units. teamsters are prepared -- [ inaudible ] we won't be tak

good enough. >>> otherwise we'll have the drive through oakland i do hope the strike is over >>> in larkspur anne mackovic cbs 5 >>> transit officials say if there's will run tomorrow there will be extra service for those attending the bridge anniversary celebration. a warning for anyone who needs artwork be careful who you hire. south bay police say scam artists are working the area they are targeting the elderly they arrive unannounced use the dresden were closed and police say they ask for payment up front and never perform the work security officers one never open the door for anyone who just shows up offering household services. that family of a man who drowned at elevated beach has filed a lawsuit reagan's at drowned at crown beach last may 30th of city officials say firefighters cannot enter the water because the water rescue certification lapsed in 2009. the department rescue boat was eliminated in 2008. both programs reinstated the family filed a wrongful death suit against alameda county. a sacramento police dog has left the hospital bodie's recovery and not quite over in east were

golden gate officials say they're planning on resuming ferries from larkspur and sausalito after 2:00 today so once again the strikes are planned here at the golden gate ferry for this morning and now for tomorrow morning as well. you can get the very latest on ferry service and alternate routes at cbssf.com. we're live in larkspur this morning. >> it is mayday, mayday that has become known for protests and strikes. >> kate is in san francisco where vandals broke away from a peaceful demonstration and went on a rampage in the mission district. >> now police are hoping that last night's events are not an indicator of things to come today. we're hoping that the vandals don't come back now. get a look at what they did, they hit the area around 9:15 p.m.. they took two smashing windows, throwing paint on police stations and businesses in the neighborhood. one person said they saw about 50 people taking part in the vandalism. one person was arrested, businesses were not the only things that were targeted. look at the damage done to this aston martin along with other cars. i'm sure neighbor

we were there live yesterday morning as workers picketed the larkspur ferry terminal. service was suspended from sausalito and larkspur to san francisco until the afternoon. workers are locked in a labor dispute with the transportation district. stay with abc7 news for the latest we'll bring developments during the newscast and get updates any time of day at abc7news.com. >>> former san francisco sheriff on the list of witnesses the city plans to call before the ethics commission against suspended sheriff ross mirkarimi. the city claims the former sheriff michael hennessey will testify about communications with mirkarimi on his acts of domestic violence. mirkarimi's campaign manager will also be questioned about phone calls made to a key witness that would be mirkarimi's neighbor ivory madison. >> you are thinking it is a communication trying to dissuade miss madison? >> at this point, that what we believe. we are interested in hearing about her possession on that. >> mirkarimi's attorney says the mayor's witness list seems like to create a circus atmosphere. mirkarimi

. >>> let's go to terry mcsweeney at the larkspur ferry terminal in marin where ferry workers walked off the job today. >> reporter: this protest behind me going to be ending at 1:20 started at 5:00 this morning, some of these people have to get back to work. this is a strike that didn't last one day. organizers still calling it a success they hope the next strike is a success too. >> what do we want? -- >> reporter: members of the golden gate bridge labor coalition chanted together. stood together and together closed down the golden gate ferry service to san francisco from larkspur and sausalito. a few people didn't get the message about the shutdown and turned up to catch the ferry that wasn't leaving. management said the strike had little impact on the golden gate bridge. >> normal. >> reporter: now another strike looms. teamsters announced shutdown of golden gate transit bus service thursday of next week [ inaudible ] >> if we don't get a contract in the next few days this is going to be spreading to some of the other units. teamsters are prepared -- [ inaudible ] we won't be tak

there's a 4:51 and 5:22 bus this morning that will be leaving from larkspur, no problems there. once again, wind advisory on the san mateo bridge. all bridges are clear. >>> 4:39. >>> making bay area students feel safe. next, the new effort to combat crime near a campus. >>> san francisco district attorney offers a new perspective on the case against suspended sheriff ross mirkarimi. >>> what scientists hope to learn today about the falcon chicks atop san jose city hall. i can't stand these spots. those spots are actually leftover food and detergent residue that can redeposit on your dishware during the rinse cycle. gross. jet-dry rinse agent helps wash them away so the only thing left behind is the shine. jet-dry rinses away residues for a sparkling shine. that's been wrapped in a flaky crust stuffed with a gooey center toasted up all golden brown then given a delicious design? a toaster strudel. pillsbury toaster strudel. so delicious...so fun. mom, we're dying. no you're not, you're just hungry. make some totino's pizza rolls. we don't have any! front... left, totino's. [ mal

bridge anniversary weekend, when commuters are being urged to take public transit, the ferries in larkspur never left the dock. >> i don't know but i been told. ♪ i don't know but i been told ♪ golden gate just then got sold. >> reporter: workers with the golden gate ferry system walked the picket line. >> very generous when management takes on additional responsibilities that they compensate them. and we expect the same treatment for ourselves. >> reporter: the inland boat mans union, represents terminal assistants. today this 35 of them and other sympathetic workers went on strike, protesting wages and working conditions. the ferries sat idle at the dock. golden gate cancelled service. >> no ferries today. >> reporter: leaving some passengers stranded. >> they ought to be lucky they have a job. especially in these times. >> i'm not sure if they are doing if right thing. i wish they didn't choose today and this weekend. >> reporter: the union insists it did not time the strike to coincide with this weekend's golden gate bridge 75th anniversary celebration. >> we weren't here on sunday, wh

. >>> the san rafael and larkspur fire departments appear to be heading towards consolidation.managers of san rafael and larkspur have signed a contract which calls for the fire chiefs of both departments to create a shared fire service area. both cities have had to cut fire department funding over the past several years because of shrinking tax revenues. >>> big donation putting the oakland police helicopter back into service. the chopper flew over a tense standoff with a home invasion robbery suspect yesterday. the chopper helped officers watch for any signs the man was trying to escape. police arrested him. the department hasn't used the helicopter fulltime since 2009 because of budget cuts. now it received a $10,000 donation from a non-profit alliance that will buy enough fuel for 80 hours of flight time. >>> big shift in the real estate market. bloomberg business report coming up. >>> move to save state parks from closure gets a big boost. >>> revealing photo that has embroiled facebook in another >>> check out the lack of clouds today. what a spread from mid 60s along the

. >> alan: what's being called a one-day union strike is interrupting ferry service from larkspur. negotiations broke down, triggering a strike authorization. the inland boatman's union, consisting of 35 members, has been without a contract for a year. the issues or familiar. wages, break times and working positions. >> the work environment on some ferries is pretty bad. they're working around issues constantly, and also the mold issues. very, very nonresponsible sis to our concerns on this. >> the union apologized for the inconvenience but says it's only responsible for half the trouble. the timing could impact the 75 golden gate bridge celebration in san francisco. the bridge celebration will take place starting from 11:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. tomorrow. and everyone is encouraged to take public transit because officials say it will be nearly impossible to find parking in the area. during the day, you can choose from a list of concerts and exhibits at ft. point, crissy field, the presidio or marina green but the main event is fireworks at 9:39 on sunday night. the bridge will be

support workers had been working without a contract for one year today they picketed at the larkspur terminal. the system closed down between marin county and san francisco about complaints about pay job security and working conditions not yet resolved but officials said the ferry will run tomorrow and additional service for the golden gate bridge celebration. that is because tens of thousands of people expected to be in san francisco tomorrow for the 75th anniversary of the golden gate bridge. events are planned all weekend long with a music festival and tours of the bridge. you are encouraged to take public transportation. it will conclude with a fireworks display, the bridge close to foot traffic at 6:00 p.m. cars halted for one hour at 9:00 p.m. the main event the 930 fireworks show expected to last about 20 minutes. for list of all festivities and is the historical footage go to cbs s f dot com the white house says it is horrified by the brutal attack in syria that killed more than 90 people including 32 children. the government denies it was behind the attack and blames armed t

. >> and in dirty hairy a bus filled with hostages is in larkspur in, 1947 lauren bacall driving across the bridge in "dark passage" move to the rise of the ""planet of the apes"". these guys have their own way of commuting. the bridge has been the setting for plenty of action. james bond hangs from an air ship and plays a role in the greatest car chase ever filmed. and there is san francisco, i think also it's vulnerability. because it's so many films that is a mass. >> and the hulk takes on anyone to top the bridge. have you to love the animated take in monsters versus ale yinz. everyone's favorite has to be it came from beneath the sea. the sea money sister engulfs a tower then heads to the embarcadero. some films paint a bleak look and all is not lost. >> and there have been many more films and the bridge never plays a supporting role. whether filmed from above or below or alongside or traveling there is no bad angle for the golden gate bridge. >> fun look. thank you very much. among closures planned this weekend there is caltrans closing down the dunbarton bridge to allow it to bet

a quick check of the golden gate bridge, caltrans has roadwork scheduled between larkspur and sausalito. it is scheduled to wrap up by about 6:00. in the meantime across the golden gate bridge everything looks pretty good. >> a reliever for the giants has been busted for flunking a drug test and has now been suspended 100 games. guillermo motta tested positive for a weight-loss drug that is also used as a performance unanswered. he was banned for games in 2006 so he gets nailed with 100 games this time. he is blaming the positive test on his children's cough medicine. the giants took on the l.a. dodgers. it was 1-1 in the sixth and tell one run scores and the floodgates open for the dodgers who blew the game open in the eighth inning. they beat the giants by a score of 9-1. what has to lay eggs and clocks on the soccer field? >> i guess it would be a chicken. this chicken interrupted match yesterday. it was wearing a flag of the blackburn rovers meant as a protest against their ownership. he became the star of the match the leading captured. he was safely escorted off the field. usually

. >> we are suspending all golden gate ferry services tomorrow morning may 1st, sausalito and larkspur, and we will return to service at 215 in the afternoon to and from san francisco >> it was a pre-emptive strike coming hours after the boatman's union, one of several liberal organizations in talks health care cost announced it was having a one day walkout. what about bus service? will other unions walk? >> currently the boatman's union is the only union going on strike >> at this time it looks like bus drivers will still be showing up for work and they will be running the buses on time >> if it does happen we will get word to the press as soon as we know that it may happen. we will be up at 4:00 tomorrow morning checking on everything to make sure we can get any updates out to the public. >> there were rumors that the unions had teamed up and actually it might try to shut down the bridge during the morning commute, something the unions now say is no longer reincarnates >> there were previously asking that no one shutdown the bridge and we will be concentrating our efforts at the ferr

no ferries are running right now between larkspur and sausalito and downtown san francisco.happy with the status of contract negotiations. ferry service will resume at 2:00 this afternoon. they are threatening to strike again for a second day tomorrow. one person is dead and five others in the hospital after a three alarm fire in san jose. it broke out at a four unit apartment building on warfield way. firefighters got it under control by about 345 but not before a woman in her '30's died. the cause is under investigation. >> cooler weather expected around the bay area today. 40's and '50's in most spots. mostly sunny as you get to the north bay. temperatures running up to 46 degrees right now, 49 degrees in san francisco. '50s and '60s out to the coastline but that is where you can also expect to see some of the strongest wind. 73 in concord. the next couple of days the temperatures will continue to cool off. a chance of showers mainly north of the golden gate bridge on thursday. the return to sunshine and warmer weather next weekend. >> good morning. looking live right now

workers have had been without a contract for one year and they ticketed at the larkspur terminal.was closed down between marin county and san francisco some issues unresolved but officials say the ferry will run tomorrow and additional service for the golden gate bridge celebration. tens of thousands are expected to flock to san francisco is waterfront for the seventh anniversary of the golden gate bridge. there is a festival that wraps tomorrow night and it with a fireworks display. the bridge close is 2 ft. traffic at 6:00 p.m., cars halted for one hour beginning and 9:00 p.m. and in the main event, 9:30 p.m. fireworks show expected to last 15-20 minutes you can find the list of festivities and the bridge in the early days at cbs s f dot com the white house says it is horrified by the brutal attack and syria that killed more than 90 people including 32 children, the government says it was at denies it was behind the attack and says it was terrorists. we warn you some and pictures are disturbing. >>> rows of bodies and in mass grave syrians held funerals for the victims of the wo

live in larkspur. >>> first, memorial day weekend is the kickoff to the summer travel seen, and this it year more people had plans to hit the road. aaa says nearly 31 million americans drive more than 50 miles this weekend. that's 400,000 more people than last year. aaa says the jump is likely related to the improvement in the economy. nationwide gas prices are down by 27 cents since their peak in early april with the national average at 3.65 a gallon for regular unleaded. here in the bay area prices are higher than a month ago and a year ago, and, of course, well above the national average. in san francisco the average for a gallon of regular unleaded is 4.38. that's 10 cents more than a month ago, and 20 cents more than a year ago. in oakland it's 4.29 and in san jose it's 4.30. >>> one place people will not drive this weekend? the dunbarton bridge. it's closed for seismic updates. we have a look at the progress of the work this weekend. hello, kimberly. >> reporter: hello, everyone. 100 crew members are working around the clock to make sure that the bridge is ready to be re-opened

. >> reporter: rozsivally pharmacist larkspur says that you have to have proof of the shelf life. >>t often expects the stability, but based on the medication the potency decreases very small amounts so really no problem. but legally i can't tell them that. >> reporter: same with epipens or liquid antibiotics any life of death medicine. >> you should make no mistakes and not use the medicine after the expiration date. i don't think for many medicines that we're really talked about a safety issue. >> reporter: expiration dates means steady sales for drug companies. >> it allows them to predict manufacturers, it allows them to have i think what is a pretty sound system. >> reporter: bayer for instance puts a two or three year expiration. but bay ers own testing found it perfectly safe to use after four years. gel caps can oxidize if exposed to moisture. consumers should use common sense. >> if your medication changes color and it begins to get spots on it it might be time to toss it out. >> reporter: taking out of date medicines might save you a few dollars but you run risks. >> it's s

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the surprise strike at one of the union hit the larkspur and falsely travelers. third >> people came to the terminal hoping for a smooth trip across the bay. the ferry workers with the inland boatman's union held a one day strike after contract negotiations broke down. the work stoppage caused passengers in bridge officials by surprise forcing the golden gate bridge district to suspend ferry service >> we look, if we can't have. we have the schedule. we work it to go. we got here and it was not happening. >> this week and it was huge. >> workers promise that they would be back tomorrow, not to strike, but to work. not only are they going back to work there will be extra ferry service today. >> the big anniversary celebration is already in full swing at the golden gate bridge. here is a live look at the bridge on the left. that is the calm before the storm. on the right, video from the 50th anniversary. for [ male announcer ] it would be easy for u.s. olympian meb keflezighi to deposit checks at the nearest citibank branch. ♪ like this one. ♪ or this one. ♪ or, ma

. >> parking attendances shut down the larkspur ferry over a labor dispute but tomorrow they'll be running overtime, every half hour,, and then returning from from 10:00 to midnight. >> we'll be rung service as long as it takes to get everyone back. >> if you're watching from the malin headlands, check out the traffic jam today. tomorrow it will be worse and one-way only. >> people won't be able to drive up. only be able to drive down. >> that means to access the headlands you have to take the bullet road, turn left, and drive up the hill on the back side, then down on the bridge side, and parking? ranger larson said get here before noon. >> rain jury told me this section of alexander is going to be closed starting at 6:00 tomorrow night. >> traffic will be backed up into sausolito and very likely the same for the point. unless you're walking or on a bike. >> the golden gate bridge itself will remain open until 9:00 p.m. and then shut down for an hour for the fireworks. no pedestrians will be allowed on the bridge after 6:00 in the evening. the parking lot on the northeast side will be clo

day work stoppage yesterday we were there live yesterday morning as union workers picketed at the larkspurry terminal. ferry service suspended until the afternoon. workers are locked in a labor dispute with the golden gate transportation district. stay with abc7 news for the latest on this still developing story. we'll buy updates later in the newscast -- we'll bring updates later in the newscast and any time at abc7news.com. >>> developing news we've been following all morning in bethel island in contra costa county in the last half hour deputies have ended a manhunt that had residents shell ared in place for hours. contra costa county deputies say a man shot at officers in oakley 1:00 this morning they chased him to the area of piper and began a so much. now we are told the suspect has been found in a car dead from what appears to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. the suspect was not identified. we'll continue to follow the story and bring updates. >>> police and firefighters are investigating a crash that left a big mess outside a millbrae safe -- safe way the driver says he fell aslee

. >> larkspur ferry service resumes this morning following a one-day strike. they say there will be ferry service with extended hours from 11:00 this morning until 11:00 tonight for the celebration. the union says yesterday job action was triggered when contract talks broke down friday night over working conditions. >> the work environment on some of these ferries is really bad. they are working around sewage issues and also -- the company has been very nonresponsive to us. >> carolyn: about 35 union members have been working without a contract for about a year now. both sides say they will resume talks on tuesday. >> carolyn: let's talk about road closures and the south bay this weekend including the dumbarton bridge project. tomas ramon showing us a few more obstacles that could slow your journey to the golden gate today. >> the work on the dumbarton has been going on nonstop over the three-day closure. crews will install a larger expansion joint as part of retrofit work. >> some of the work includes raising the bridge five inches. we are in the process of r

it is considering possible sites at parking structures in larkspur, novato and san rafael. >>> talkingout solar power this weekend you can catch a glimpse of a rare partial annular solar eclipse. it will begin sunday night at 5:25. prime viewing after 6:30 in the bay area we'll see a partial eclipse the sun will look more like a c than a halo. scientist warns staring at the sun is dangerous they recommend you have special eclipse glasses. >> they are mylar coated with aluminum on both sides. they are designed to save your eyes. >> you can buy them at a telescope shop. the total eclipse will be visible near the california/ oregon border. >>> where do we hop in the car and drive to for best viewing mike? >> good question. i made a graphic, you can see it moving from right to left across your screen from the bottom to the top it crosses over reno, chico and you are reek cat best areas to see the -- and eureka, the best areas to see the total eclipse. that's what it going to look like at about 6:33 when it peaks sunday evening beginning at 5:13. 84% of it covered not too bad if you don't w

this is some of that fog we have been talking about so you may find some road work between larkspur and sausalito blocking a couple of left lanes. not causing any major issues this morning all the way into san francisco. if you have an early morning flight to catch at sfo everything looks pretty good this morning everything is still on time >> we are seeing some fog outside this morning. a couple of patches making its way inside the bay, a sign that high pressure is beginning to decrease. '40's and 50's inland, as we head to the afternoon that temperature will still be soaring and low 90s in the valley. seventies and a few eighties around the bay and '50s and '60s towards the coast line. this crop is beginning to dig in and it will bring some cooler air, stronger sea breezes a specially tomorrow into thursday. temperatures are still above average for this time of year. a computer model picks up on some of that fog early this morning. tonight it looks like a fog will surge back on shore and move further inside the day over tonight and into tomorrow morning. 87 degrees in san jose, 84 in

union workers set up pickets at the larkspur terminal. the workers say they will be back on work this morning and the ferry service will be able to handle all of the large crowds. >>> hundreds of thousands of people are flocking to the waterfrond to celebrate the golden gate bridge turning 75. bob redell is at chrissy field. you look a little lonely out there right now. that won't be the case later on. >> reporter: things are going to kick off in about four hours, 11:00 a.m., and culminate with a huge fireworks show. if you're going to be coming down here, best place for views is between the bridge and ft. mason. mickey hart will take center stage with his band and will be playing a 23-foot-long stainless steel wind harp/guitar in the shape of the golden gate bridge. you can see a lot going on beforehand. starting at 11:00 this morning, there's senior exhibits set up at chrissy field and marriagea green. there will be a maritime display of historic watercraft, vehicles over the last 75 years, and the bridge history tent. where they have a

in larkspur. and lauren bochal hides him. , humphrey boogaard in her car.ve to "the rise of the planet of the apes" and these guys have their own way of commuting. the bridge has been the setting for plenty of action. james bond hangs from an airship. it plays a supporting role in the greatest car chase ever guilt remembered in "bullet." and there are talks about the bridge and films. >> san francisco, and i think also of its vulnerability. in so many films it gets attacked. >> in "the last stand" they undo all the work of the '80s and -- ever the '30s and connects the bridge to alcatraz. you have to love the animated take in monsters versus aliens where the bridge provides fiber for the diet. but everyone's favorite has to be "it came from beneath the sea." where the sea monster engulfs the tower and heads to the embarcadero. some films paint a pretty bleak look at the future but all is not lost. in "bicentennial man" the bridge has two decks. there have been so many more films and the bridge never plays a supporting role. whether it is filmed from above,

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morning news did >>george: with the cancellation of the golden gate ferry service at a sausalito and larkspurrs on the road. then there was an accident on golden gate bridge. lookout heavy the traffic is. it is still backed up on the waldegrave near spencer. all weighed down across the span. this traffic continues all of the presidio park way. and all would downtown bar. this drive was 47 minutes out of nevada. and another five minutes here the bridge. and it is nearly and hour drive from nevada to get into san francisco. take a look this other hot spot on it was found highway pork. it is stopping go from pittsburg all the way down through concord in an southbound on to 42 and 680 there was an earlier occurring motorcycle accident. the bay bridge is a much better. was bound drive is over 22 minutes. the traffic was at the end of macarther maze now is back up where across is of the freeway. a slower than usual right on the westbound bay bridge. >>darya: when get a look at the weather this morning >>erica: >>erica: we see the sun shine ever walnut creek. as i walk you through your daily planner

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there's also abbotter crossing sign in larkspur. >>> sal, you can help folks on highway 24?low because of late morning action there. westbound 24, still pretty slow for this time. slow in to orinda, a tough drive. also this morning at the toll plaza it's backed up to the 880 overcrossing. and if you're driving on 680 southbound, there's a crash blocking a couple lanes, pleasanton. steve. >> most of the san mateo coast, santa cruz coastline dealing with fog and also some sun. the marin coast and also sonoma coasted fog free but already 68 in fairfield, 54 in san francisco. so we'll have a big difference in temps today. it's coming. cooler by the weekend. >> thank you. steve. thank you for trusting ktvu channel 2 news. we'll see it you the next time news breaks. join ktvu channel 2 news at noon for more on today's court appearance been it suspect in the sierra lamar case. we're always here nor you at ktvu.com. thanks for joining us! ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ [ transforming sounds ] [ male announcer ] transformers. the ride. ride it at universal studios hollywood.

it's been a mere 10 hours since is larkspur left the farm in pescadero. it now heads out the door to brighten someone's day. california-grown goodness at its best. i'm dennis newhall for "california country." >> that concludes today's tour of the best of "california country." join us next time for more undiscovered treasures from the most fascinating state in the country. [captioning made possible by california farm bureau federation] [captioned by the national captioning institute --www.ncicap.org--]