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chris shepped and lawrence daniels -- shepherd and lawrence bannials. ktvu's -- daniels. ktvu's pooty l is -- patti lee is live with an update. >> reporter: we learned this train was going faster than estimated which was 50 but the ntsb investigators say it was between 60-70 miles per hour when the train struck the two people on the tracks. the investigator also said the operator at the time knew the people were there and southbounded an -- and sounded an air horn. they took all die interview the driver -- day to interview the people involved, on board were two trainers and a treney and three people to -- trainee and three people to trouble shoot. >> there were six employees on the train at the time of the accident. we have begun to examine the train equipment -- training equipment. >> reporter: we spoke to three train operators, on a normal work day they are notified about crews on the track ahead of time and every 15 minutes. >> we are trained as train operators. -- operators. when there is a crew on the ground we have to hit the air horn. if they don't raise their hand
chris shepped and lawrence daniels -- shepherd and lawrence bannials. ktvu's -- daniels. ktvu's pooty l is -- patti lee is live with an update. >> reporter: we learned this train was going faster than estimated which was 50 but the ntsb investigators say it was between 60-70 miles per hour when the train struck the two people on the tracks. the investigator also said the operator at the time knew the people were there and southbounded an -- and sounded an air horn. they took all die...
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lawrence daniels and chris shepherd were struck by a four car train. lawrence daniels was a b.a.r.t. contractor who had a business in the sacramento area. chris shepherd worked as a traffic engineer for two and a half years. >> they are controlling the speeds. making sure the trains aren't close to each other. keeping a safety record of all the trains. >> union leaders say long before saturday's accident they conventioned the safety of training managers -- questioned the safety of training managers. stay with www.ktvu.com for new developments as well as the strike. and get updates on facebook and twitter. >>> pg&e won permission to reconnect the natural gas pipeline in san carlos. it was taken offline after an e- mail raised questions about its safety. pg&e petitioned to have the line put back into service saying the pipeline is safe. this allows pg&e to reopen four valves that connects that line with four other lines. >>> oakland police are investigating shootings that injured five people all within a span of four hours. the first occurred at 4:30 a.m
lawrence daniels and chris shepherd were struck by a four car train. lawrence daniels was a b.a.r.t. contractor who had a business in the sacramento area. chris shepherd worked as a traffic engineer for two and a half years. >> they are controlling the speeds. making sure the trains aren't close to each other. keeping a safety record of all the trains. >> union leaders say long before saturday's accident they conventioned the safety of training managers -- questioned the safety of...
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a special moment of silence was held to recognize christopher shepherd and lawrence daniels.nbc bay area's christie smithfls live in oakland right now where a group of activists are there actually calling for criminal charges against bart this morning. christie, good morning. >> that's right. before the bart board meeting even started, a group of demonstrators showed up outside with signs saying that they believe that bart managers and the board should be jailed and held responsible for the deaths of those two workers who were hit by a train over the weekend. now, this group isn't affiliated with bart's unions. they said they are pro-union, and they say that bart's policies of not having workers on the track, for instance, or not warning of oncoming trains were a factor in their deaths. inside the first board of directors meeting since the tragedy, as you said, the board held a moment of silence, and they offered resolution on behalf of christopher shepherd and lawrence daniels, who were checking on the track when they were hit. it was being operated by a manager in training
a special moment of silence was held to recognize christopher shepherd and lawrence daniels.nbc bay area's christie smithfls live in oakland right now where a group of activists are there actually calling for criminal charges against bart this morning. christie, good morning. >> that's right. before the bart board meeting even started, a group of demonstrators showed up outside with signs saying that they believe that bart managers and the board should be jailed and held responsible for...
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lawrence daniels and chris shepard were killed last saturday while they were maintaining the tracks near the walnut creek station. at this point ntsb says they completed their inspection of all mechanical equipment. the train operator did honk the horn and both men received approval to do their work. this accident reenactment the will serve as to answer even more questions. a key role will be a role a look out person played while work was being done on the tracks as well. of course these trains travel as fast as 70 miles an hour be as we take you back out here live again a reminder of just how dangerous working on the bart tracks could be. again this will have an effect on the afternoon commute today. if you are a bart rider, that does take the train between 12:30 and 3:30 this afternoon be aware between two stations they will be using bus services instead. >>> once again we just want to remind you take a look on your screen so you have the information. there will be no bart service between lafayette and pleasant hill between noon and 3:30 today. bart has set up a bus bridge between thos
lawrence daniels and chris shepard were killed last saturday while they were maintaining the tracks near the walnut creek station. at this point ntsb says they completed their inspection of all mechanical equipment. the train operator did honk the horn and both men received approval to do their work. this accident reenactment the will serve as to answer even more questions. a key role will be a role a look out person played while work was being done on the tracks as well. of course these trains...
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says this is a fact-finding mission for the agency to find out why christopher shepherd and lawrence daniels were killed by the train on saturday. they had 60 years of experience between them both. they are looking to gather any evidence that they can find. >> during this inspection and examination, flat spots on some of the rear car wheels were noted. we have also requested 30 days of maintenance records for these rail cars. >> reporter: he and his team will be here -- actually, they're going back to washington, d.c. in a couple of days. it will probably be weeks, even months, before we figure out exactly what happened on that railway on saturday. >>> days before president obama health insurance website launched, officials knew the site had major bugs that needed to be worked out, but they went ahead regardless. government officials and contractors tested a key part of the website to see if it could handle tens of thousands of customers at the same time. what they found out was it crashed after a simulation after just a few hundred people trying logging on simultaneously. jeffrey is being b
says this is a fact-finding mission for the agency to find out why christopher shepherd and lawrence daniels were killed by the train on saturday. they had 60 years of experience between them both. they are looking to gather any evidence that they can find. >> during this inspection and examination, flat spots on some of the rear car wheels were noted. we have also requested 30 days of maintenance records for these rail cars. >> reporter: he and his team will be here -- actually,...
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the accident took place ten days ago and killed engineer chris shaper and contractor lawrence daniel. the tragedy highlights the trend of safety problems at bart. in 2008 another bart worker were killed while inspecting the tracks under the same safety procedure. the hearing is set for november 7th in san francisco. >>> oakland teenager was ordered for trial today. 16-year-old christian burton is accused of shooting and killing quinn boyer. the defense says he's only intended to steal the victim's phone and that the shooting was an accident. prosecutors are seeking a murder conviction with circumstances and the victim's wife told us nothing will bring her husband back. >> there is no happy ending no matter what happens in court. >> burton is the only one involved. the special circumstances made him eligible for the death penalty. >>> the search is under way for a san jose man who went mining for gold in the nevada county. walter went to one of his favorite spots in the river to mine for gold on wednesday, he was expected back home over the weekend and never showed up. deputy in the se
the accident took place ten days ago and killed engineer chris shaper and contractor lawrence daniel. the tragedy highlights the trend of safety problems at bart. in 2008 another bart worker were killed while inspecting the tracks under the same safety procedure. the hearing is set for november 7th in san francisco. >>> oakland teenager was ordered for trial today. 16-year-old christian burton is accused of shooting and killing quinn boyer. the defense says he's only intended to steal...
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today's reenactment is the latest steps into the death of lawrence daniels and chris shepherd. john earl participated in three ntsb investigations even though they were aircraft, he says the methods are the same. >> you have to have recreated as best as man kind can and exact duplication of the conditions in which the incident or accident, whatever phraseology you like to use, occurred. >> he says every last detail is taken into account. >> having people in the same exact seat, possibly the same size of individual. >> they try and recreate it to a tee. >> while the reenactment took place, there were no passengers running. shuttle bussings ran from the lafayette station where it was closed. >> very troubling. >> bart had 10 to 15 buses between the lafayette and present hill stations. >> in walnut creek, it channel 2 news. >>> nissan covering some 2013 and 14 path finders, and infinty, and the qx 50. dealers are prepared to reprong am the vehicle system. >> the stock markets from caterpillar and the dow dropped 2. >>> physical fitness levels accord tolg stateing to the state's ch
today's reenactment is the latest steps into the death of lawrence daniels and chris shepherd. john earl participated in three ntsb investigations even though they were aircraft, he says the methods are the same. >> you have to have recreated as best as man kind can and exact duplication of the conditions in which the incident or accident, whatever phraseology you like to use, occurred. >> he says every last detail is taken into account. >> having people in the same exact...
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operating the train that hit 58-year-old christopher sheppard and rail consultant 66-year-old lawrence daniels. both were veteran rail workers with more than 60 years experience combined. they were hit saturday afternoon while working on the tracks between the walnut creek and pleasant hill b.a.r.t. stations. >> a police officer now on administrative leave after shooting and killing an armed suspect. last night officers responding to a house on saturn way where they shot that suspect after he threatened them with a pipe. the suspect who is on parole and had a warrant out for resisting officers was taken to the hospital where he later died from injuries. that shooting being investigated now by both union city police and the alameda county district attorney's office. >> a former assistant principal at a south bay high school must register as a sex offender. 34-year-old joseph rigeto has pleaded guilty. the "mercury news" reports in 2011 he was an assistant principal at leland high school in san jose when he began exchanging text messages with a 16-year-old student. the relationship eventually le
operating the train that hit 58-year-old christopher sheppard and rail consultant 66-year-old lawrence daniels. both were veteran rail workers with more than 60 years experience combined. they were hit saturday afternoon while working on the tracks between the walnut creek and pleasant hill b.a.r.t. stations. >> a police officer now on administrative leave after shooting and killing an armed suspect. last night officers responding to a house on saturn way where they shot that suspect...
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in the cab operating the train at the time it ran over the two men on the track, contractor, lawrence daniels, and bart engineer, chris shepherd. before the crash, there was an announcement warning that employees were on the track. question is, was that message received by the trainee who was operating the train? >> the preliminary is yes, there's an announcement and there are people on the track. >> but the people on the track apparently don't get any warning. the san francisco chronicle uses a simple approval. it requires any workers who are working on the tracks to use a lookout and keep an eye out for themselves whether any trains are approaching. the ntsb reports the train did honk its horn as it approached the men at between 60 and 70 miles per hour. it's not clear how much time that gave the victims to react. in fact, investigators have more work to do. they are going to conduct a ren actment to see if the train's brakes were working because the brakes were applied, but apparently they have to check how soon they were applied and whether they are working to stop in time and secondly, c
in the cab operating the train at the time it ran over the two men on the track, contractor, lawrence daniels, and bart engineer, chris shepherd. before the crash, there was an announcement warning that employees were on the track. question is, was that message received by the trainee who was operating the train? >> the preliminary is yes, there's an announcement and there are people on the track. >> but the people on the track apparently don't get any warning. the san francisco...
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reported was it eye none union driver training run saturday that killed christopher she hard and lawrence daniels while inspecting track. >> this is something we had been warning about. we told the public and you. >> one station agent blamed the board. you're all elected officials and need to be recalled because of your lack of leadership. >> workers are under a gag order and to steer away from blame and remember the fallen workers. >> this should be a quiet time for them and not filled with what's been happening. >> unikwlon leaders say in the 40 year history the deindividual has never been deeper. but it won't vote on the agreement until the unions do and how the union vote goes right now is no certainty. reporting live from in oakland ktvu channel 2 news. >> bart announced today it's changing a key safety provision in light of the accident last week saying workers will no longer be able to work on the tracks under simple approval. under that process one worker is designated as a lookout to warn the other of any oncoming trains. train operators will have to slow down significantly or stop. fede
reported was it eye none union driver training run saturday that killed christopher she hard and lawrence daniels while inspecting track. >> this is something we had been warning about. we told the public and you. >> one station agent blamed the board. you're all elected officials and need to be recalled because of your lack of leadership. >> workers are under a gag order and to steer away from blame and remember the fallen workers. >> this should be a quiet time for...
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. >> lawrence daniels and christopher shepard were hit and killed by a bart train while during on theracks during the strike. the train was used to teach managers how to drive the trains during the strike. before the meeting three members of the group called for criminal charges in the deaths. the men are not bart workers. they have never worked for bart. they feel very strongly about labor issues. >> we call for jailing the management. who do we think can jail the management? we have in faith in management policing itself. we have no faith in the courts policing themself. we call for mass meetings of labor, for the whole trade movement to fill up halls, to fill up convention centers, and to turnout the rank and file and have a tribunal against management and halt these butchers -- hold these butchers responsible. >> the ntsb is doing an independent investigation. everyone has a lot of questions they want answered. everyone at bart wants to know exactly happened. we are in the middle of a grieving process. it is unfortunate that there are some that want to politicize the two very trag
. >> lawrence daniels and christopher shepard were hit and killed by a bart train while during on theracks during the strike. the train was used to teach managers how to drive the trains during the strike. before the meeting three members of the group called for criminal charges in the deaths. the men are not bart workers. they have never worked for bart. they feel very strongly about labor issues. >> we call for jailing the management. who do we think can jail the management? we...
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lawrence daniels and chris shepherd were killed by an oncoming train as they were inspecting a dip on the train tracks last saturday. what federal investigators hope to do is gather more information and better understand the situation that led to the fatal accident. federal investigators tell b.a.r.t. officials that they need to need the tracks again from noon to 3:30. so to accommodate. the la fayette station is halted. so to accommodate riders, buses will be running for those riders. >> it will only be three for the three and a half hour period. it's essential for the ntsb to shut down the tracks to do what they need to do to complete their investigation. >> reporter: this re-enactment is scheduled to take place from now until 3:30. i just got off the phone from the ntsb who says this will entail a b.a.r.t. train going back and forth so that investigators can measure and remeasure and analyze speed so they get a better chance to understand the situation from last saturday. but since the accident, the ntsb has concluded quite a few things. for one, there were no mechanical malfunctio
lawrence daniels and chris shepherd were killed by an oncoming train as they were inspecting a dip on the train tracks last saturday. what federal investigators hope to do is gather more information and better understand the situation that led to the fatal accident. federal investigators tell b.a.r.t. officials that they need to need the tracks again from noon to 3:30. so to accommodate. the la fayette station is halted. so to accommodate riders, buses will be running for those riders. >>...
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. >> the two victims, christopher shepherd and lawrence daniels were inspecting the tracks near the lawrenceville station when they were hit. they say it appears that a message did go out over a b.a.r.t. radio system warning the operator about the presence of the two workers. >> from our preliminary investigation, yes, there was an announcement and he was aware there were people on the strike. >> investigators add the -- on the track. >> investigators add the train was believed to be traveling between 60 and 70 miles per hour. investigators also say an air horn sounded before impact and an emergency stop was initiated. the ntsb is holding a briefing today at 4:30. stay with us for continuing coverage for b.a.r.t. service throughout the day as well as the investigation into the workers' death. you can get the latest developments at ktvu.com or on twitter or facebook. >>> the b.a.r.t. strike may be over but a possible strike still faces ac transit and now governor brown only has until tomorrow to decide whether to impose a 60- day cooling off period. yesterday a panel appointed by the governor hear
. >> the two victims, christopher shepherd and lawrence daniels were inspecting the tracks near the lawrenceville station when they were hit. they say it appears that a message did go out over a b.a.r.t. radio system warning the operator about the presence of the two workers. >> from our preliminary investigation, yes, there was an announcement and he was aware there were people on the strike. >> investigators add the -- on the track. >> investigators add the train was...
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reporter: now, before today's normal board meeting, the board held a brief moment of silence for lawrence daniels and christopher. again, the board president called for a special meeting. that was supposed to begin at 10:30. it's going into the special meeting after stalking about the bike issues. i can say that i peeked in there. it's getting pretty heated. the president of ac local 1555 has choice words for the board this afternoon. but the question of safety has been at the forefront of all board members' minds according to the unions as well. we did speak with chris fin, a member of the union, who wanted to let the board know how difficult it is to be a train operator in the bake of the -- wake of the two deaths. >> we had two train operators in the audience. both had to have surge ril because of their work here -- surgery because of their work here and i think in light of the unfortunate events, we would hope there would be more important placed on the training. >> reporter: another group is calling for b.a.r.t. to face criminal charges. they say they knew the dangers of the training of the
reporter: now, before today's normal board meeting, the board held a brief moment of silence for lawrence daniels and christopher. again, the board president called for a special meeting. that was supposed to begin at 10:30. it's going into the special meeting after stalking about the bike issues. i can say that i peeked in there. it's getting pretty heated. the president of ac local 1555 has choice words for the board this afternoon. but the question of safety has been at the forefront of all...
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lawrence daniels and chris shepherds were killed saturday afternoon while inspecting a segment of track between the walnut creek and pleasant hill stations. late today, ntsb investigators gave their first account of what happened. they confirmed a trainee was operating the bart train at the time the men were killed. live in walnut creek with the latest, here's patti lee. >> reporter: they told us earlier today that under normal circumstances, a certified trainer must be with the trainee in the cab at all times. this afternoon, ntsb said that wasn't the case. that the trainee was alone in the cab at the time. bart train operators are keeping track of the ntsb's investigation trying to understand the tragedy in walnut creek. video of the cap will help. >> we have begun to look at the video images. >> reporter: ntsb investigators explained who was on board at the time. two trainees, a trainer, and three trouble shooters. one of the trainees was operating the train. >> someone can be an experienced operator but if you're not in practice every day, you're going to miss things. >> reporter: s
lawrence daniels and chris shepherds were killed saturday afternoon while inspecting a segment of track between the walnut creek and pleasant hill stations. late today, ntsb investigators gave their first account of what happened. they confirmed a trainee was operating the bart train at the time the men were killed. live in walnut creek with the latest, here's patti lee. >> reporter: they told us earlier today that under normal circumstances, a certified trainer must be with the trainee...
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contractor lawrence daniels and b.a.r.t. engineer chris sheppard. before the crash there was an announcement on the b.a.r.t. radios warning that employees were on the track. >> we have personnel there. >> reporter: was that message received by the trainee who was operating the train. >> the preliminary information, yes, there was an announcement and yes he was aware there were people on the track. >> reporter: b.a.r.t. uses a procedure called a simple approval. it requires any workers who are working on the tracks to use a lookout and keep an eye out for themselves whether any trains are approaching. the ntsb reports the train did honk its horn as it approached the men at 60 to 70 miles an hour. it is not cheer how much time that gave -- cheer how much time that gave the victims to react. take a look with me through the fence. are's seeing a 15 foot embankment and the tracks are at the top and standing out here you can hs see this is -- also see this is a hong straightaway so it -- long straightaway so it begs the question if the employees saw or he
contractor lawrence daniels and b.a.r.t. engineer chris sheppard. before the crash there was an announcement on the b.a.r.t. radios warning that employees were on the track. >> we have personnel there. >> reporter: was that message received by the trainee who was operating the train. >> the preliminary information, yes, there was an announcement and yes he was aware there were people on the track. >> reporter: b.a.r.t. uses a procedure called a simple approval. it...
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adjourn, in memory of the bart track engineer's who was tragically killed, chris shepherd and lawrence daniels of oakland. >> second. >> all in favor? >> aye. >> we are adjourned. thank you. >> good morning, everyone. all right. good morning, everyone. welcome to the board of supervisors budget and finance meeting for wednesday october 23rd. i'm joined by councilmember eric mary and have been joined by supervisor avalos. thank you for the staff covering this meeting. mr. clerk any announcements >> madam clerk, please call the roll. >> completed speaker cards and documents to be completed as part of the file should be submitted to the clerk and the agenda will appear for next time unless otherwise stayed. >> mr. clerk please call the first item and this is a grant under the california department of rehabilitation to participate in a program for the rehabilitation service program. >> all right. we have our members from dph arrest i'm the vocal director i'm here to talk about the collaborative agreement between the habit and california department of rehabilitation. we have provided services for d
adjourn, in memory of the bart track engineer's who was tragically killed, chris shepherd and lawrence daniels of oakland. >> second. >> all in favor? >> aye. >> we are adjourned. thank you. >> good morning, everyone. all right. good morning, everyone. welcome to the board of supervisors budget and finance meeting for wednesday october 23rd. i'm joined by councilmember eric mary and have been joined by supervisor avalos. thank you for the staff covering this...
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reporter: as we reported, it was a non-union aaaing run that killed christopher shepherd and lawrence daniels while they were inspecting track. >> this is something that we have been warning about, we told the public and you. >> reporter: one station agent blasted the board. >> you're all elected officials and you need to be recalled because of your lack of leadership throughout your term. >> reporter: bart board members are under a gag order and try to steer away from blame and remember the fallen workers. >> that this would be a quiet time for them and not filled with all the vi trial that has been happening. >> reporter: the divide between workers and management has never been deeper. the bart board was to discuss the agreement in closed session and won't vote on it until unions do. in oakland, john fowler, ktvu, channel 2 news. >> a rule made track workers solely responsible for their own safety, requiring one worker to be on the lookout for oncoming trains while the other was working. larry daniels of oakland and chris shepherd of hayward were both struck by the train as they were workin
reporter: as we reported, it was a non-union aaaing run that killed christopher shepherd and lawrence daniels while they were inspecting track. >> this is something that we have been warning about, we told the public and you. >> reporter: one station agent blasted the board. >> you're all elected officials and you need to be recalled because of your lack of leadership throughout your term. >> reporter: bart board members are under a gag order and try to steer away from...
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. >> the two workers have been identified as christopher sheppard, and lawrence daniels. both are veteran rail workers with more than 16 years experience between the two of them. >>> lights and metal on the expressway. take a look. nighttime construction have caused nearby neighbors to lose sleep. hear from one family and their battle with the noise next. >>> an american arrested in southern california for allegedly trying to help al qaeda carry out an attack. what we learned about the plot and authorities managed to catch them. >>> a potential cure for hair loss. the new technique showing promise in growing new hair. >>> kanye and kim get engaged in the bay area. where he decided to pop the question, back in a moment. is this flu shot necessary? it keeps you healthy during flu season. but does it hurt? nah. plus you get a really sweet bandaid! anything else i should know? here's a thought, try scoring more points on the other team. okay. even a warrior can get sick. kaiser permanente reminds you to get your flu shot this season. >>> it's noisy, dirty and right in the mid
. >> the two workers have been identified as christopher sheppard, and lawrence daniels. both are veteran rail workers with more than 16 years experience between the two of them. >>> lights and metal on the expressway. take a look. nighttime construction have caused nearby neighbors to lose sleep. hear from one family and their battle with the noise next. >>> an american arrested in southern california for allegedly trying to help al qaeda carry out an attack. what we...
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the new findings show the two victims, 66-year-old lawrence daniels and 58-year-old christopher shepherd of hayward, were both cleared to be out on that track with one of them acting as a lookout. the ntsb said at that point, the men became reasonable for themselves. >> the lookout must be positioned outside of the train operating envelope to be able to view any oncoming train from either direction on any track and this accident, there were two tracks >>> investigators also say test on those brakes show they were fully operational. they also point out, there are some flat spots on the track, possibly from the operator slamming on the brakes right before the crash. >>> in the meantime, it should be smooth going for the morning commute that is a major relief for thousands of riders that ran into all kinds of problems trying to catch a train. it started running on a limited basis before 6:00 a.m. a lot of riders turned away very early. they finally got up and running about 6:00. b.a.r.t. officials say it took longer than expected to get the 2300 union workers back out on the job. we can tel
the new findings show the two victims, 66-year-old lawrence daniels and 58-year-old christopher shepherd of hayward, were both cleared to be out on that track with one of them acting as a lookout. the ntsb said at that point, the men became reasonable for themselves. >> the lookout must be positioned outside of the train operating envelope to be able to view any oncoming train from either direction on any track and this accident, there were two tracks >>> investigators also say...
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meeting set to take place at about 10:30 this morning, recognizing christopher sheppard and lawrence daniels. the two men were both killed after being hit by a train saturday while working on a stretch of track between lafayette and pleasant hill. the national transportation safety board board is trying to figure out why those workers did not hear or move when the train approached. protesters are expected to be outside calling for criminal charges against b.a.r.t. managers and b.a.r.t. bosses. >> the board will hold a closed door meeting to talk about labor negotiations with its two largest unions. a tentative deal was reached earlier this week. according to the chronicle there would be a 15% pay increase over four years but contribute more to health insurance and pensions. leaders of both unions are double-checking the wording on the deal before presenting it to their members for a vote. >>> also at today's meeting the board will hold a final vote whether to allow bikes on b.a.r.t. trains around the clock. they are banned during busy commute hours. test runs in march and august allowing rid
meeting set to take place at about 10:30 this morning, recognizing christopher sheppard and lawrence daniels. the two men were both killed after being hit by a train saturday while working on a stretch of track between lafayette and pleasant hill. the national transportation safety board board is trying to figure out why those workers did not hear or move when the train approached. protesters are expected to be outside calling for criminal charges against b.a.r.t. managers and b.a.r.t. bosses....
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new fin9;pqáhárju the two victims, 66-year-old lawrence daniels of oakland and 58-year-old christopherd of hayward were both cleared by a dispatcheru to be out on the track with one of them acting as a lookout. the ntsb says at that point the men became responsible for themselves. >> the lookout must be positioned outside of the train view any oncoming train from either direction on any track. in this accident there were two tracks. >> investigators also telling us tests on the brakes show they were fully operational at the time, but they did see some flat spots on the tracks, possibly from the operator slamming on them right before the deadly crash. >> from bart to ac transit. a little more than an hour ago a state approved governor brown's request for a%% 60-day cooling f period for ac transit and its unions. an alameda county superior court said it would significantly disrupt public transportation services and endanger the public's welfare. the governor says the last thing we need is another transit strike in the bay area. >>> well, speaking of ac transit, passengers could soon see
new fin9;pqáhárju the two victims, 66-year-old lawrence daniels of oakland and 58-year-old christopherd of hayward were both cleared by a dispatcheru to be out on the track with one of them acting as a lookout. the ntsb says at that point the men became responsible for themselves. >> the lookout must be positioned outside of the train view any oncoming train from either direction on any track. in this accident there were two tracks. >> investigators also telling us tests on the...
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. >>> the coroner's office has released its report, they say christopher sheppard and lawrence daniels died of multiple blunt force injuries, a train struck them while they were inspecting the tracks there. >> passengers on board a flight from tokyo to san francisco landed safely at sfo last night but that is after having to make an emergency landing in a remote part of alaska. it was diverted there when the engine warning light flashed. here are photos of the unscheduled layover, a delta spokesman said the pilots acted with extreme caution, the plane was carrying 167 passengers and 11 crew members, which interestingly enough is nearly double the population of cold bay, where they landed. a second aircraft was sent to take everyone safely to sfo. >> we have new information about the disappearance and death of a patient at san francisco general hospital. the body of 57-year-old lynn spaulding was discovered in a stairwell earlier this month. she had vanished there for more than two weeks before her body was found. ktvu has been told that today investigators from the california departmen
. >>> the coroner's office has released its report, they say christopher sheppard and lawrence daniels died of multiple blunt force injuries, a train struck them while they were inspecting the tracks there. >> passengers on board a flight from tokyo to san francisco landed safely at sfo last night but that is after having to make an emergency landing in a remote part of alaska. it was diverted there when the engine warning light flashed. here are photos of the unscheduled...
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. >> for you to come out with this is lawrence daniel day or christopher sheppard day, really?! this should not have happened! >> reporter: some union members and supporters tried to shout down director gale murray who thought the criticism was unfair. >> that this would be a quiet time for them and not filled with all of the vitriol that has been happening. whether or not they -- >> i -- >> excuse me, i have the floor. >> this is legitimate? is that what you're saying? >> reporter: upset union members walked out of the meeting. afscme's union president said when his member christopher sheppard died, neither the managers nor directors offered any support. >> not one of the directors called me. that would have been a start. not one. [ crying ] >> reporter: both sides admit tensions have never been this high. >> there's just been a lot of bad blood on both sides. it's going to be very hard. >> reporter: the board believes both sides have to first sign off on the contracts and that will allow healing to begin. >> do things have to mend in order for us to work together? yes. but at
. >> for you to come out with this is lawrence daniel day or christopher sheppard day, really?! this should not have happened! >> reporter: some union members and supporters tried to shout down director gale murray who thought the criticism was unfair. >> that this would be a quiet time for them and not filled with all of the vitriol that has been happening. whether or not they -- >> i -- >> excuse me, i have the floor. >> this is legitimate? is that what...
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been identified as 58-year-old christopher shepherd, seen here, and rail consultant 66-year-old lawrence daniels. both are veteran rail workers with more than 60 years experience combined. >> you want to talk about a rough wake-up call. thank to that bart extension project, a lot of people living near the great mall they likely woke up very tired this morning. that's because overnight work on the new bart line to san jose long montague expressway has probably been keeping them awake. the contractor building that line is permitted to work throughout the night and during the phase of the construction, they have done just that. families living nearby say all the clank and hammering and all that metal noise has become nothing short of a nightmare. they say the noise starts at about 10:30 at night and it's really so bad a lot of them just can't sleep. >> it was a parade of trucks outside with a lot of, well, you can imagine, 15 to 20 trucks all running the brakes and everything, and the construction equipment, which you can hear. >> and the city of millpedis is listening. they say if any more people
been identified as 58-year-old christopher shepherd, seen here, and rail consultant 66-year-old lawrence daniels. both are veteran rail workers with more than 60 years experience combined. >> you want to talk about a rough wake-up call. thank to that bart extension project, a lot of people living near the great mall they likely woke up very tired this morning. that's because overnight work on the new bart line to san jose long montague expressway has probably been keeping them awake. the...
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workers have been identified as 58-year-old christopher sheppard and rail consultant 66-year-old lawrence daniels. both are veteran rail workers with more than 60 years experience combined. >> 4:32. let's move on to weather. christina loren getting our first check outside tuesday morning. crisp out there. >> it is crisp. good morning to you, jon and marla. a lot of people could be in another very long wait outdoors. we want to make sure you're ready for thens. we have more fog in san francisco than yesterday and less fog in san jose. visibility down to about a mile and 3/4 now in san francisco. i want to talk about your temperatures, they are chilly this morning. numbers are now running in the 40s and 50s. we're at 43 in napa, 48 in concord, 53 in san jose. as we head throughout the next couple hours it will stay very cold and then we'll start to see a rebound. i'll take you through the full forecast. still tracking showers, we push ped them back. i'll show you on the seven-day forecast. right now, though, the man we need to talk to, mike inouye. could be another rough one. >> it could be because
workers have been identified as 58-year-old christopher sheppard and rail consultant 66-year-old lawrence daniels. both are veteran rail workers with more than 60 years experience combined. >> 4:32. let's move on to weather. christina loren getting our first check outside tuesday morning. crisp out there. >> it is crisp. good morning to you, jon and marla. a lot of people could be in another very long wait outdoors. we want to make sure you're ready for thens. we have more fog in...
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. >> reporter: lawrence daniels was a contractor killed, a website for a company he ran out of fair oaks says he had more than 30 years experience in construction maintenance of domestic and international rail systems. a friend at daniels' oakland home says his widow was in too much pain to talk. and the ntsb has not lost sight that two individuals were killed in this accident. they started the press conference expressing their condolences but tomorrow, it's back to work for them. they will be interviewing more bart employees. in pleasant hill, ann notarangelo, kpix 5. >>> we hope you're at home watching us right now because the freeways and bridges are a mess! liza battalones is in the "kcbs traffic" center. >> reporter: liz, a frustrating situation for so many commuters who sat in one, two-hour delays this morning to get into the city, more delays now as san francisco roadways are in gridlock. city streets and gridlock towards the lower deck of the bay bridge. these are live pictures from chopper 5. it's a parking lot as signal lights cycle through. now, san francisco freeways are also
. >> reporter: lawrence daniels was a contractor killed, a website for a company he ran out of fair oaks says he had more than 30 years experience in construction maintenance of domestic and international rail systems. a friend at daniels' oakland home says his widow was in too much pain to talk. and the ntsb has not lost sight that two individuals were killed in this accident. they started the press conference expressing their condolences but tomorrow, it's back to work for them. they...
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contractor lawrence daniels and bart engineer christopher sheppard. before the crash, there was an announcement on the bart radio warning that employees were on the tracks. >> personnel, we have [ indiscernible ] >> reporter: the question is was that message received by the trainee who was operating the train? >> we have preliminary information is yes, there was an announcement and they were aware of the people on the tracks. >> reporter: but the people on the track apparently don't get any warning. bart uses a procedure called a simple approval requiring any workers on the track to use a lookout and keep an eye out for themselves whether any trains are approaching. the ntsb reports the train did honk its horn as it approached the men at between 60 and 70 miles per hour. it's not clear how much time that gave the victims to react. joe vazquez, kpix 5. >> joe says the ntsb will reenact to find out if the workers would have been able to see that train coming. >>> sparks middle school near reno will be closed today. a shooting on campus yesterday left tw
contractor lawrence daniels and bart engineer christopher sheppard. before the crash, there was an announcement on the bart radio warning that employees were on the tracks. >> personnel, we have [ indiscernible ] >> reporter: the question is was that message received by the trainee who was operating the train? >> we have preliminary information is yes, there was an announcement and they were aware of the people on the tracks. >> reporter: but the people on the track...
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. >>> as cara mentioned, lawrence daniels was the contract worker struck and killed yesterday. daniels owned a railroad engineering firm that specialized on automation. daniel's widow was surrounded by friends and family today. her grief and shock were evident when she told ktvu that she didn't know anything about his work in walnut creek or the circumstances leading to his death. >>> now more on this counter offer late tonight that they say will get the trains running and end the strike. they will not allow members to risk unsafe conditions. the changes are to allow flexibility. atu local 1555 b.a.r.t.'s other union announced it will bring b.a.r.t.'s last, best and final offer to the union later this week. >>> and with no deal and no b.a.r.t. trains it is expected to be slow going on bay area roadways. >> that afternoon closed door session it will come hours after thousands hit the roads for the morning commute. and there is sure to be a big back up at this place. the bay bridge plaza. as you see it's pretty smooth sailing tonight. >> and it is expected to be another day of gr
. >>> as cara mentioned, lawrence daniels was the contract worker struck and killed yesterday. daniels owned a railroad engineering firm that specialized on automation. daniel's widow was surrounded by friends and family today. her grief and shock were evident when she told ktvu that she didn't know anything about his work in walnut creek or the circumstances leading to his death. >>> now more on this counter offer late tonight that they say will get the trains running and end...
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christopher shepherd and lawrence daniels hit by a train being operated by a trainee during the strike. today a small group called for criminal charges against bart for the deaths. >> we have no faith in management, policing itself. we have no faith in the courts policing themselves we call for mass meetings of labor. the trade union to fill up holes and convention centers and to turn out rank and file, to have a tribunal against management and hold these butchers responsible. then, we'll jail them. >> nts intchlt going draw conclusions everyone has a lot of questions they want answered right way. everyone at bart wants to know what happened. it's unfortunate there are some that want to politicize deaths while we're waiting for answers. >> ntsb says the two were supposed to be responsible their nir own safety under a policy that the bart vote voted to eliminate today. safety was a key focus of the board meeting. nick smith live with more. nick? >> reporter: in the wake of that deadly accident bart and the board agreed that the transit agency needs a top to bottom safety review performe
christopher shepherd and lawrence daniels hit by a train being operated by a trainee during the strike. today a small group called for criminal charges against bart for the deaths. >> we have no faith in management, policing itself. we have no faith in the courts policing themselves we call for mass meetings of labor. the trade union to fill up holes and convention centers and to turn out rank and file, to have a tribunal against management and hold these butchers responsible. then, we'll...
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christopher shepherd and lawrence daniels hit by a train being operated by a trainee during the strike. today a small group called for criminal charges against bart for the deaths. >> we have no faith in management, policing itself. we have no faith in the courts policing themselves we call for mass meetings of labor. the trade union to fill up holes and conventn centers and to turn out rank and file, to have a tribunal against management and hold these butchers responsible. then, we'll jail them. >> nts intchlt going draw conclusions everyone has a lot of questions they want answered right way. everyone atart wants to know what happened. it's unfortunate there are some that want to politicize deaths while we're waiting for answers. >> ntsb says the two were supposed to be responsible thr nir own safety under a policy that the bart vote voted to eliminate today. safety was a key focus of the board meeting. nick smith live with mor nick? >> reporter: in the wake of that deadly accident bart and the board agreed that the transit agency needs a top to bottom safety review performed by exp
christopher shepherd and lawrence daniels hit by a train being operated by a trainee during the strike. today a small group called for criminal charges against bart for the deaths. >> we have no faith in management, policing itself. we have no faith in the courts policing themselves we call for mass meetings of labor. the trade union to fill up holes and conventn centers and to turn out rank and file, to have a tribunal against management and hold these butchers responsible. then, we'll...
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chris shepherd and lawrence daniels. >> the board started with a moment of silence for two workers hit and killed by a train saturday. yesterday, ntsb put these mannequins on the track as part of a reenactment. following the accident bart suspended a controversial policy that makes crews responsible for their own safety. part of the deal between bart and unions two sides will form a joint committee to properly address safety issues and take corrective actions the workers who were killed have been identified as a 66-year-old larry daniels and 58-year-old christopher shepherd >> bart is back into office after a major delay because of a fire last night at orinda station. a bart spokesperson says the fire was in a semi conductor box under a car, but the cause is still under investigation. that fire forced bart to shut down one track several hours delays extended into this morning. >> there are changes coming to bart's bike rules starting december 1st bart will allow bikes on all trains at all times except during peak commute hours, prohibited from first three cars of trains between 7:00 a.
chris shepherd and lawrence daniels. >> the board started with a moment of silence for two workers hit and killed by a train saturday. yesterday, ntsb put these mannequins on the track as part of a reenactment. following the accident bart suspended a controversial policy that makes crews responsible for their own safety. part of the deal between bart and unions two sides will form a joint committee to properly address safety issues and take corrective actions the workers who were killed...
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christopher shepherd, and lawrence daniels died of multiple blunt force juries. the two men were inspecting the tracks on october 19 when they were struck by that trainment it happened on the first full day of the b.a.r.t. strike. >>> passengers onboard a delta flight from tokyo to san francisco finally landed about 90 minutes ago, after an emergency landing in a remote part of alaska. it was diverted after an engine warning flashed. a replacement plane was sent there to bring everyone back to san francisco. there were 167 passengers, and 11 crew members onboard. that's actually more than the entire population of cold bay. >>> ten people killed in just the past eight days. that's how many lives have been lost in dui related crashes in the bay area and just beyond. the accidents span from sonoma. a woman made it her mission to remind people of the dangers of drinking and driving. >> drugs and alcohol are suspected to be involved in the collision. >> my heartbreaks for the families and victims. >> reporter: she's jody irons. in her office, faces of people young and
christopher shepherd, and lawrence daniels died of multiple blunt force juries. the two men were inspecting the tracks on october 19 when they were struck by that trainment it happened on the first full day of the b.a.r.t. strike. >>> passengers onboard a delta flight from tokyo to san francisco finally landed about 90 minutes ago, after an emergency landing in a remote part of alaska. it was diverted after an engine warning flashed. a replacement plane was sent there to bring everyone...
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released its report but the deaths of those two workers, investigators say christopher sheppard and lawrence daniels died of multiple blunt force injuries. a bart train hit both of them while they were inspecting the tracks near walnut creek during the first full day of the bart strike. >>> bart says there are no immediate plans to upgrade the systems to take credit cards, thousands of rider whose sometimes come up short at the exit gate use the machines to get out of the bart station and some of the riders complain because the machines only take cash or change, back in 2005 those machines were upgradeed to take credit cards to pay for parking a spokesman said it would cost too much money to upgrade them again. >> passengers on board a flight from tokyo to san francisco landed safely at sfo last night but that is after making an emergency landing in a remote part of alaska. the plane was diverted when the engine warning light flashed. here are some of the photos. a spokesman said the pilots acted with caution, the plane was careying 167 passengers and 11 crew members, oddly enough nearly double the
released its report but the deaths of those two workers, investigators say christopher sheppard and lawrence daniels died of multiple blunt force injuries. a bart train hit both of them while they were inspecting the tracks near walnut creek during the first full day of the bart strike. >>> bart says there are no immediate plans to upgrade the systems to take credit cards, thousands of rider whose sometimes come up short at the exit gate use the machines to get out of the bart station...
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the accident earlier this month killed chris shepherd and lawrence daniels. the tragedy highlights a trend of safety problems at b.a.r.t.. in 2008 another b.a.r.t. worker was killed while inspecting a track using the same procedures as this accident. >>> continuing coverage now on the problem plagued roll out of the affordable care act website. today for the first time a member of the obama administration is apologizing for the website's botched launch. the federal official overseeing that healthcare.gov faced tough questions from a key house committee. she began with a blunt statement. >> reporter: as far as free review of obama care. >> getting an assessment of obama law. >> reporter: or a witchcraft stake out. >> democrats want to make it work, republicans don't. >> reporter: house lawmakers, probed, praised or picked it apart. >> we're only four weeks into this one and already declaring it dead. >> now we're told everything will be okay very soon. why should the american people believe you now. >> reporter: the woman in charge of the problem plagued obama
the accident earlier this month killed chris shepherd and lawrence daniels. the tragedy highlights a trend of safety problems at b.a.r.t.. in 2008 another b.a.r.t. worker was killed while inspecting a track using the same procedures as this accident. >>> continuing coverage now on the problem plagued roll out of the affordable care act website. today for the first time a member of the obama administration is apologizing for the website's botched launch. the federal official overseeing...
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christopher shepherd, and lawrence daniels died of multiple blunt force juries. the two men were inspecting the tracks on october 19 when they were struck by that trainment it happened on the first full day of the b.a.r.t. strike. >>> passengers onboard a delta flight from tokyo to san francisco finally landed about 90 minutes ago, after an emergency landing in a remote part of alaska. it was diverted after an engine warning flashed. a replacement plane was sent there to bring everyone back to san francisco. there were 167 passengers, and 11 crew members onboard. that's actually more than the entire population of cold bay. >>> ten people killed in just the past eight days. that's how many lives have been lost in dui related crashes in the bay area and just beyond. the accidents span from sonoma. a woman made it her mission to remind people of the dangers of drinking and driving. >> drugs and alcohol are suspected to be involved in the collision. >> my heartbreaks for the families and victims. >> reporter: she's jody irons. in her office, faces of people young and
christopher shepherd, and lawrence daniels died of multiple blunt force juries. the two men were inspecting the tracks on october 19 when they were struck by that trainment it happened on the first full day of the b.a.r.t. strike. >>> passengers onboard a delta flight from tokyo to san francisco finally landed about 90 minutes ago, after an emergency landing in a remote part of alaska. it was diverted after an engine warning flashed. a replacement plane was sent there to bring everyone...
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now, 66-year-old lawrence daniels and 58-year-old chris shepherd were killed last weekend while theyere inspecting the tracks north of the walnut creek station. they were hit by at northbound train saturday afternoon. now, at this point, the ntsb says mechanical equipment was working fine. investigators also say the train operator did honk the horn and that those men received approval to their their -- to do their work. but this re-enactment will hopely answer more questions and perhaps provide guidance on safety rules moving forward for b.a.r.t. investigators say evidence like video gathered will also help during the investigation. >> there is a videorecorder, audio recorder that's able to capture the operator cab section of the railcar. there are also cameras within the passenger portion of the car that i also have taken custody of. >> reporter: but this tragedy could also lead to new rules requiring b.a.r.t. trains to, perhaps, slow down to 25 miles per hour through any section where crews are believed to be working. that's according to sources who spoke to the chronicle. they say
now, 66-year-old lawrence daniels and 58-year-old chris shepherd were killed last weekend while theyere inspecting the tracks north of the walnut creek station. they were hit by at northbound train saturday afternoon. now, at this point, the ntsb says mechanical equipment was working fine. investigators also say the train operator did honk the horn and that those men received approval to their their -- to do their work. but this re-enactment will hopely answer more questions and perhaps provide...
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that meeting set to take place about 10:30 to recognize christopher sheppard and lawrence daniels. those two men were hit and killed by a train saturday while working on a stretch of track between lafayette and pleasant hill. the national transportation safety board is trying to figure out why the workers did not move when the train approached doing 60 to 70 miles per hour. protesters expected to be outside calling for criminal charges against b.a.r.t. managers and bosses. >> the coroner's office in kern county says a woman was killed in a crash. investigators say maria anderson was driving with four passengers on interstate 5, driving in button willow yesterday. they say for some reason she lost control and the car flipped. she died at the scene. four other people were hurt. >> more calls for justice in the death of that 13-year-old boy who was shot and kill bid a sonoma county sheriff's deputy. bob redell joining us from the newsroom now. and bob, what does the community of santa rosa have planned? >> more people in the north bay are expected to rally this evening during two even
that meeting set to take place about 10:30 to recognize christopher sheppard and lawrence daniels. those two men were hit and killed by a train saturday while working on a stretch of track between lafayette and pleasant hill. the national transportation safety board is trying to figure out why the workers did not move when the train approached doing 60 to 70 miles per hour. protesters expected to be outside calling for criminal charges against b.a.r.t. managers and bosses. >> the...
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lawrence daniels died just four days after his 66th birthday. daniels was a contractor for b.a.r.t., and was brought in as a consulting engineer. christopher shepherd was the other victim. he was a senior track engineer for b.a.r.t. both men were out on saturday inspecting reports of a dip in the track. a trainee was at the controls of the train that struck and killed the men. the lead investigator also says it appears a message did go out over a b.a.r.t. radio system, warning the operator of the presence of the two workers. >> our public information is yes, there was an announcement, and they were aware of the track. >> the train was being run in automatic mode under computer control when the accident happened, and was going faster than initially thought, between 60, and 70 miles an hour. investigators also say an air horn sounded, and an emergency stop was issued. >>> union leaders say long before the deadly crash, they questioned the safety of the managers certification process. >> the certification for train controller is over a year. that h
lawrence daniels died just four days after his 66th birthday. daniels was a contractor for b.a.r.t., and was brought in as a consulting engineer. christopher shepherd was the other victim. he was a senior track engineer for b.a.r.t. both men were out on saturday inspecting reports of a dip in the track. a trainee was at the controls of the train that struck and killed the men. the lead investigator also says it appears a message did go out over a b.a.r.t. radio system, warning the operator of...
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when 58-year-old christopher sheppard and lawrence daniels were killed they were work under what's called the simple approval practice, which actually allows employees to enter the right-of-way as trains continue at full speed. what this means is it's really up to each worker to be responsible for their own safety. the simple approval process would be wiped out if the cpuc approves the stricter rules. a b.a.r.t. spokeswoman says b.a.r.t. supports the change. the vote is expected at 9:30 this morning. >> thanks so much. 5:03. a former cal state east bay professor who pleaded guilty sexually abusing an insfant headed back to a courtroom. an appeals judge tossed out ken kyle's 37 1/2 year prison sentence, that judge said the initial trial judge injected himself by saying he thought kyle should get a life term. if kyle renews his guilty plea he could get a shorter sentence. kyle was an assistant professor and administration. >> four years after a father was gunned down on the streets in front of his daughter, police have made an arrest. 24-year-old dareek turner will face murder charges. he i
when 58-year-old christopher sheppard and lawrence daniels were killed they were work under what's called the simple approval practice, which actually allows employees to enter the right-of-way as trains continue at full speed. what this means is it's really up to each worker to be responsible for their own safety. the simple approval process would be wiped out if the cpuc approves the stricter rules. a b.a.r.t. spokeswoman says b.a.r.t. supports the change. the vote is expected at 9:30 this...
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christopher sheppard and lawrence daniels were killed on the tracks october 19, they were working on what's called the civil approval practice which allows employees to enter the right-of-way as trains don't on. what this means is workers are largely responsible for their own pacific northwest. if the cpuc approves the -- b.a.r.t. supports the change and the vote is expected at 9:30 this morning. >> thank you. it's 6:05 now. a south bay neighborhood on alert this halloween and on the lookout for a pack of pigs just wreaking havoc uprooting lawns and scaring families there. a pack of wild pigs being blamed for tearing up lawns in san jose's almaden valley near the country club. california fish and wildlife granting a pernlt to trap and shoot those animals. management waiting to see if the trapper will be allowed to fire a one within city minutes which would mean a change in city law. near the country club, checking out all of the damage. he tells us what specifically in the city law would have to be chang changed. we'll have that in a live report in about an hour. within the hour i sh
christopher sheppard and lawrence daniels were killed on the tracks october 19, they were working on what's called the civil approval practice which allows employees to enter the right-of-way as trains don't on. what this means is workers are largely responsible for their own pacific northwest. if the cpuc approves the -- b.a.r.t. supports the change and the vote is expected at 9:30 this morning. >> thank you. it's 6:05 now. a south bay neighborhood on alert this halloween and on the...
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workers were killed on the tracks. 66-year-old lawrence daniels of oakland and 58-year-old christopher shepherd of hayward. last saturday, in very clear weather, the men were hit by a b.a.r.t. train that was traveling about 60-70 miles an hour. this happened during the strike. the pair had radioed a dispatcher to say they were on the tracks working in an area. one would inspect the tracks. the other worked as a lookout. the horn apparently sounded. that's what investigators are saying. the ntsb said the lights and brakes worked on the train. today, they hope to figure out how to prevent something like this from ever happening again. >> what the ntsb typically will try to do is the reenactment and distance testing at the same time the accident occurred. >> this reenactment means that commuters will have to use a bus bridge between the lafayette and pleasant hill stations from noon until 3:30 this afternoon while the stations are closed. that also includes the walnut creek station out here. what they are going to do is provide bus bridges for you to get around. those will run every 15 mi
workers were killed on the tracks. 66-year-old lawrence daniels of oakland and 58-year-old christopher shepherd of hayward. last saturday, in very clear weather, the men were hit by a b.a.r.t. train that was traveling about 60-70 miles an hour. this happened during the strike. the pair had radioed a dispatcher to say they were on the tracks working in an area. one would inspect the tracks. the other worked as a lookout. the horn apparently sounded. that's what investigators are saying. the ntsb...
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on saturday, a train was going about 60-70 miles an hour when it hit christopher sheppard and lawrence danielhey were working. the responsibility of safety was on the workers themselves. they had radioed the dispatcher to say they were out here working on the tracks. the ntsb says that the worker, one of them, was to inspect the tracks. the other was to act as a lookout, to watch out. he should have not been where he could have been hit. the horn did sound, lights and brakes all the functioning on it's train. today, the ntsb is trying to fill in the blanks on such a tragedy. >>> typically, what the ntsb will do is try to do the reenactment and distance testing at the same time the accident occurred. >> because of the ntsb investigation, b.a.r.t. will operate that bus bridge between the lafayette and pleasant hill this afternoon. so lafayette, pleasant hill and walnut creek will need to use that bus. none of the workers involved will be involved in the reena reenactment. that includes the b.a.r.t. manager who was in the driver's seat at the time. reporting live, christie smith, "today in the b
on saturday, a train was going about 60-70 miles an hour when it hit christopher sheppard and lawrence danielhey were working. the responsibility of safety was on the workers themselves. they had radioed the dispatcher to say they were out here working on the tracks. the ntsb says that the worker, one of them, was to inspect the tracks. the other was to act as a lookout, to watch out. he should have not been where he could have been hit. the horn did sound, lights and brakes all the functioning...
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lawrence daniels died just four days after his 66th birthday. daniels was a contractor for b.a.r.t., and was brought in as a consulting engineer. christopher shepherd was the other victim. he was a senior track engineer for b.a.r.t. both men were out on saturday inspecting reports of a dip in the track. a trainee was at the controls of the train that struck and killed the men. the lead investigator also says it appears a message did go out over a b.a.r.t. radio system, warning the operator of the presence of the two workers. >> our public information is yes, there was an announcement, and they were aware of the track. >> the train was being run in automatic mode under computer control when the accident happened, and was going faster than initially thought, between 60, and 70 miles an hour. investigators also say an air horn sounded, and an emergency stop was issued. >>> union leaders say long before the deadly crash, they questioned the safety of the managers certification process. >> the certification for train controller is over a year. that h
lawrence daniels died just four days after his 66th birthday. daniels was a contractor for b.a.r.t., and was brought in as a consulting engineer. christopher shepherd was the other victim. he was a senior track engineer for b.a.r.t. both men were out on saturday inspecting reports of a dip in the track. a trainee was at the controls of the train that struck and killed the men. the lead investigator also says it appears a message did go out over a b.a.r.t. radio system, warning the operator of...
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face criminal charges as a result of the deadly accident that killed christopher sheppard and lawrence danielsthe group plans a rally this morning outside of the bart board meeting in oakland. the manager, who was being trained to drive the trains in the event of a strike was operating the train involved in that deadly accident. >>> the ntsb is still investigating the deaths of those two workers. a stretch of tracks was closed yesterday while they re-created the deadly accident. passengers going between lafayette and pleasant hill were transferred to buses. >>> bart is also changing a controversial policy after the deaths of those two workers in walnut creek, san francisco chronicle reports bart has suspended a 30-year-old procedure that makes workers solely responsible for their own safety on the tracks. crews will also now be required to slow down the trains to 27 miles an hour, or come to a complete stop when work is being performed on the tracks. >>> also this morning a decision about bikes on bart. coming up for you at 6:45 the vote scheduled today, this could be a big victory for people
face criminal charges as a result of the deadly accident that killed christopher sheppard and lawrence danielsthe group plans a rally this morning outside of the bart board meeting in oakland. the manager, who was being trained to drive the trains in the event of a strike was operating the train involved in that deadly accident. >>> the ntsb is still investigating the deaths of those two workers. a stretch of tracks was closed yesterday while they re-created the deadly accident....
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the other victim, 58-year-old lawrence daniels of fair oaks, was a contractor. his neighbors say he had a big heart. >> we first met him when we were moving in. and typical of larry, he came over right away and offered to help us carry everything in. i mean, he was always willing to help. >> daniels had more than 30 years of experience in construction and maintenance of domestic and international rail systems. >>> as for the strike itself, negotiations between bart and management and at least one of the unions are under way as we speak. phil matier has been following this says we could know finance the if the trains will be running. >> reporter: earlier this afternoon they were hoping to have a deal struck by 1:00, 2:00, 3:00, then 6:00 to get the trains running. this is the latest we heard from the unions a little while ago. >>> we wanted to share with the public that these are working people who are reaching out to the public for their support so that we can end this today. >> can't get into the details of what the remaining issues are, but i can say that we a
the other victim, 58-year-old lawrence daniels of fair oaks, was a contractor. his neighbors say he had a big heart. >> we first met him when we were moving in. and typical of larry, he came over right away and offered to help us carry everything in. i mean, he was always willing to help. >> daniels had more than 30 years of experience in construction and maintenance of domestic and international rail systems. >>> as for the strike itself, negotiations between bart and...
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will hold a special meeting at about 10:30 this morning recognizing christopher sheppard and lawrence danielswho were both standing out on a stretch of track when they were hit and killed by a train. the national transportation safety board is trying to figure out why the workers didn't move when the train approached. protesters expected to be outside calling for criminal charges against b.a.r.t. managers and bosses. >> the board will discuss a number of other issues including the 10 ta dif deal on the table with employee unions and a vote on whether to make 24/7 bike access on trains a permanent poll sixt b.a.r.t. has been testing the policy. back in may the b.a.r.t. board voted to lift a ban on bikes on rush hour trains in a five-month trial period. >> we get you back out to action in sanford, florida. this is a train derailment, we have a helicopter pictures here, you can see the train has flipped dumping its cargo. one person is presumed dead. we'll bring you more as we get it. >> we want to keep you back in the bay area and look at all of the fog that's outside. that's what you can expec
will hold a special meeting at about 10:30 this morning recognizing christopher sheppard and lawrence danielswho were both standing out on a stretch of track when they were hit and killed by a train. the national transportation safety board is trying to figure out why the workers didn't move when the train approached. protesters expected to be outside calling for criminal charges against b.a.r.t. managers and bosses. >> the board will discuss a number of other issues including the 10 ta...
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event of an extended strike was operating the train that hit and killed christopher sheppard and lawrence danielsfederal investigators continue to investigate their deaths, a stretch of tracks was closed for several hours yesterday while they re-created the accident. >> you have to have re-created as best as mankind can, an exact duplication of the conditions in which the incident or accident, whatever your phraseology you would like to use occurred. >> the passengers traveling between lafayette and pleasant hill, they were transferred to buses. bart is also changing the controversial policy after the deaths of those two workers there. san francisco chronicle reports bart has suspended a 30-year- old procedure that makes the workers solely responsible for their own safety when they are on the tracks, crews will be required to slow down trains to 27 miles an hour, or come to a complete stop when work is being performed on the tracks. >>> also today a decision about bikes on bart. coming up at 5:45 the vote scheduled today that could be a big victory for people who bike to work. >> fremont police a
event of an extended strike was operating the train that hit and killed christopher sheppard and lawrence danielsfederal investigators continue to investigate their deaths, a stretch of tracks was closed for several hours yesterday while they re-created the accident. >> you have to have re-created as best as mankind can, an exact duplication of the conditions in which the incident or accident, whatever your phraseology you would like to use occurred. >> the passengers traveling...