>> loma prieta was different. the ground acceleration here was quite moderate and the duration was moderate. so anyone that believes they survived a big earthquake and their building has been tested is sadly mistaken. >> we are planning for the bigger earthquake closer to san francisco and a fault totally independent. >> much stronger than the loma prieta earthquake. >> so people who were here in '89 they should say 3 times as strong and twice as long and that will give them more of an occasion of the earthquake we would have. 10 percent isn't really the threshold of damage. when you triple it you cross that line. it's much more damage in earthquake. >> i want to thank you, harvey, thanks pat for (music) >> herb theatre,open rehearsal. listen to the rehearsal. i think it is fun for them, they see our work process, our discussions, the decisions we make. it is good for us. we kind of behavior little bit when we have people in the audience. msk (music) >> we are rehearsing for our most expensive tour; plus two conce

could you imagine loma prieta centered near oakland or san francisco? that would be big trouble. for the time being, things look calm and tranquil out at ocean beach. concord has 80 degrees. oakland is at 75. livermore at 83. and in the city it's 71. san jose has 79 degrees. it is plenty warm out there. 82 in santa rosa. it's just for this time of year, a little above average with 8:00 temperatures forecast to be warm inland. about 73 degrees. clear and mild around the bay and clear and cool at the shoreline. high pressure ridge big dome of high pressure stretches all the way up to the aleutian islands is in firm command of our weather. so we have temperatures warming a little bit tomorrow. and the numbers will be coming up to seasonal averages. it will be chilly tonight with those clear skies. temperatures remain near 80 degrees inland. and weekend looks sunny and warm and a good beach weekend too because we have an offshore push. the winds though are not that strong. the forecast is showing that the winds are pretty much calm by early tomorrow morning. and they will pick up to

>> loma prieta was different. the ground acceleration here was quite moderate and the duration was moderate. so anyone that believes they survived a big earthquake and their building has been tested is sadly mistaken. >> we are planning for the bigger earthquake closer to san francisco and a fault totally independent. >> much stronger than the loma prieta earthquake. >> so people who were here in '89 they should say 3 times as strong and twice as long and that will give them more of an occasion of the earthquake we would have. 10 percent isn't really the threshold of damage. when you triple it you cross that line. it's much more damage in earthquake. >> i want to thank you, harvey, thanks pat for welcome, everyo 10th annual public defenders summit. i'm so excited to be here today. our office has been putting on this summit for the past 10 years. we draw together attorneys, community leaders, non-profit leaders and directors and people committed to improving the criminal justice system. we come together once a year

>> and 24 years later a firefighter remembers the loma prieta earthquake. he says this light helped get him through the aftermath. [ male announcer ] it is more than just a new car... more than a new interior lighting system. ♪ it is more than a hot stone massage. and more than your favorite scent infused into the cabin. it is a completely new era of innovation. and the highest expression of mercedes-benz. introducing the 2014 s-class. the best or nothing. >>> only on 2 tonight. a firefighters firsthand account of the loma prieta earthquake 22 years ago today. of san francisco's 500 firefighters only 105 were also on the force back then. as mike mibach reports one of those remaining firefighters has a story about a light that guided him then and will soon be guiding his son. >> reporter: inside san francisco fire station 2, a flashlight, a father and son, it's a story that begins 24 years ago. 5:04p.m., 6.9 magnitude. the loma prieta earthquake hits the bay area. >> gosh. >> it collapsed on to the lower deck. >> reporter: it's here in san francisco's marina

the anniversary for loma prieta reminds us it is never too early to plan ahead. we have a list of resources and tips to republic -- prepare for any disaster. look on abc7news.com. >> a former police officer is being hailed for recovering an iphone that contained precious photos. the woman lost her phone at uc davis medical center with pictures of her son before he suffered a brain aneurysm and went into a coma a month ago. the police sergeant received a call asking to check cameras and three made it a mission to find the phone after finding out why it was so important. he was able to track down the person who walked out of the the bathroom with it and returned the phone. now she is focused on her son's recovery. >> well done. >> 23 bart trains are rolling. the roads show some construction that could slow you down and this is where we have a bottle neck eastbound 580 from greenville to north flynn road with ongoing construction project headed along the westbound direction it will not be a problem as is highway 4 it is clear from antioch to concord and beyond 242 b

a firefighters firsthand account of the loma prieta earthquake 22 years ago today.f san francisco's 500 firefighters only 105 were also on the force back then. as mike mibach reports one of those remaining firefighters has a story about a light that guided him then and will soon be guiding his son. >> reporter: inside san francisco fire station 2, a flashlight, a father and son, it's a story that begins 24 years ago. 5:04p.m., 6.9 magnitude. the loma prieta earthquake hits the bay area. >> gosh. >> it collapsed on to the lower deck. >> reporter: it's here in san francisco's marina where this light first shined. a freebie handed out by radio shark workers that night. >> it still works yeah. radio shack flashlight. >> reporter: october 17, 1989 he was a firefighter rescue squad one. a little after 5:00 that night he was own a medical call, his patient -- >> this man was born in 1906. i'm not kidding you. i said this guy was in the philippines when the big one hit and 15 seconds after that -- >> ross and rescue one saw the smoke and quickly rolled to the marina. >> fir

loma prieta. they are estimating 1.5 mill i don't believe in the bay area alone participating. many school children throughout the state. and the world for that matter. >> it really is a great reminder. >> spilling my coffee. >> be careful out there, bob. >> reminds me of the movie "earthquake" they had sense around in the theater that sthook theater like that. >> let's look at the forecast. it's cool out. >> it is. you know it's a great reminder you go to the store it's a good idea to pull off a few more extra bottles of water, any ort of canned goods. make sure you are stocked up. here kids put together earthquake supply kits. also good to have cash on hand if you can't make electronic deposits. temperatures are pretty chilly. but no 30s to report yet. i think we will see a couple 30s in the north bay before the morning is finished. and the coldest point of the day, the time frame as we head through the next couple hours so keep that in mind. looking good for today. a lot of kids excited about halloween. we have events taking place this weekend that will get you into the hall

ought bay area is commemorting the 24th anniversary of the loma prieta earthquake.at day 24 years ago, the 6.9 earthquake hit at 5:04 october 17, 1989, causing widespread damage. it is now an annual opportunity to maybe sure we are ready for the next big one. matt is at the san jose tech museum where massive earthquake preparation is underway with a report next half hour. the anniversary reminds us it is never too early to plan ahead with a list of resources and temperatures to help you republic if any type of disaster including earthquakes, just check out our website at abc7news.com. >> check on traffic with leyla gulen. >> we do is pretty great conditions out there with a double of reports of fears and the one on sherman island does not appear that is active any longer but we do have this one, right at vasco road and we do keep our eye on this to see if there is anything that is going to develop so there could be a shutdown of the intersection, we are not quite sure. crews are headed out there now. into san jose, we take a look at all the roads there, 85, 80, oh w

the anniversary of loma prieta earthquake reminds us we all need to man for an emergency. we have a list of resources and tips for you to prepare for any type of disaster including earthquakes. just go do our earthquake at abc7 news.com and look for the prepare logo. >> you were on nonstop for how long? >> at least two days. >> when it is not okay to display an american flag russian. the federal judges will weigh in on this. >> coyotes are on the hunt against a man in colorado and this type of attack is more women. >> women are banding together to file a suit against an over-the-counter air smoothing treatment. >> heading outside to catch another view of this gorgeous day on the bay. mike nicco is next with the >> happening today, a federal appeals court will consider a free speech lawsuit over a controversial incident at a month agoen hill high school three years ago. three students at live oakland high school were told they could not wear t-shirts with the americaning there. the administration asked them to turn their shirts inside out to avoid a conflict with mexican am

let's say loma prieta hits, i'm in berkely.ists say with this system in place, as the waves move out, i would have a full 20 seconds of warning before i would feel any shaking. the demonstration system works off existing earthquake sensors. hundreds more would have to be installed, or upgraded to create a statewide network. >> it will save lives. it will save infrastructure. it will save money. it will make our state more resilient, i think. >> reporter: if the money were available right now, it would still take about five years to build out this system. at emeryville, ken pritchett, ktvu, channel 2 news. >> more details now. the great california shakeout is set to begin, to take place rather tomorrow. this is video of last year's event. a record 9.5 million californians have signed up to participate in the statewide, annual earthquake drill. organizers are encouraging everyone to be prepared, and when the shaking starts, drop, cover and hold on. the drill is scheduled to begin at 10:17 a.m. >>> a judge sentenced a san francisc

let's say loma prieta hits, i'm in berkely. the scientists say with this system in place, as the waves move out, i would have a full 20 seconds of warning before i would feel any shaking. the demonstration system works off existing earthquake sensors. hundreds more would have to be installed, or upgraded to create a statewide network. >> it will save lives. it will save infrastructure. it will save money. it will make our state more resilient, i think. >> reporter: if the money were available right now, it would still take about five years to build out this system. at emeryville, ken pritchett, ktvu, channel 2 news. >> more details now. the great california shakeout is set to begin, to take place rather tomorrow. this is video of last year's event. a record 9.5 million californians have signed up to participate in the statewide, annual earthquake drill. organizers are encouraging everyone to be prepared, and when the shaking starts, drop, cover and hold on. the drill is scheduled to begin at 10:17 a.m. >>> a judge sentenced a s

. >>> today marks 24th anniversary of the deadly loma prieta quake that hit at 5:04 p.m.ober 17th, 1989 just as the world series was being televised nationwide. the quake caused damage across northern california. because of the anniversary california held its earthquake drill this year with a record number of participants. 10 million people aconsiders the state dropped, covered and held on during the great california shake out drill. in san jose, 400 children jammed under taiblz, while mobile earthquake simulator showed people just where an 8.0 feels like. the red cross recommends having three days of food and water supplies available for every family member incase of an earthquake we have a list along with tips on how to tep you -- help you prep for disaster including earthquakes just go to our web site abc 7 news.com. look for the prepare nor cal logo. >>> tonight the state's insurance exchange is revealing it's pulled online directory of providers and the reason? wrong information. covered california listing baby doctors as eye doctors describing others being fluent in

. >>> today marks 24th anniversary of the deadly loma prieta quake that hit at 5:04 p.m. october 17th, 1989 just as the world series was being televised nationwide. the quake caused damage across northern california. because of the anniversary california held its earthquake drill this year with a record number of participants. 10 million people aconsiders the state dropped, covered and held on during the great california shake out drill. in san jose, 400 children jammed under taiblz, while mobile earthquake simulator showed people just where an 8.0 feels like. the red cross recommends having three days of food and water supplies available for every family member incase of an earthquake we have a list along with tips on how to tep you -- help you prep for disaster including earthquakes just go to our web site abc 7 news.com. look for the prepare nor cal logo. >>> tonight the state's insurance exchange is revealing it's pulled online directory of providers and the reason? wrong information. covered california listing baby doctors as eye doctors describing others being fluen

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simulacro anual en previsin de un sismo para recordar el aniversario numero 24 del terremoto de "loma prietautivo con la idea de que la poblacion pueda hacer frente al temido "big one", un terremoto de gran magnitud que segn cientficos, golpear nuestro estado en los proximos 30 aÑos ---hace unas semanas, el gobernador jerry brown firm una ley que instalar por primera vez, un sistema de alerta temprana de sismos en california. cu --asi llegamos al final de el show nÚmero one titulares y mÁs. >> otra vez cambios en el tri no puede ser y en el estudio nos visita

we lived through the 1989 loma prieta edge which was 6.9 earthquake and you can see what happens when it occurs all the themes off the shelves fall down. the advice is drop, cover and hold open. >> we want to make sure you stay if place. as things move around, you stay in place and have your head and torso related by being under a table, something sturdy so you are protected. >> 9.5 million people across california will participate in the great shake intermediate today and 400 students will be at the museum and they can feel what an 8.0 earthquake feels like. in santa clara county there are 334,000 people who are signed up and in san francisco there are 353,000 so there is a competition going. you can sign up and participate today with a lot of businesses, schools and government buildings taking part in this event that starts at 10:17 when will drill begins. >> thank you, matt. the fast moving fire reminded us it is enough too early to man ahead. we have a lit of resources and tips to prepare for any time of disaster. go to abc7news.com and look for the "prepare" logo. >> we have brea

coming up, 24 years since the loma prieta earthquake. how the image is inspiring change. >> how an earthquake awareness event is prompting our own bob redell to practice that all important suck and cover tech neck. >> california struggling with unemployment claims and michael jordan playing bobble again? we'll take a look. >> an update to breaking news as we take you live to redwood city and from our chopper a live look at raging flames at this apartment fire. it's now been deemed a five-alarm fire. tons of fire crews on the scene. >>> breaking news in redwood city. our chopper is above the scene of a five-alarm fire burning at an apartment complex. this is happening on woodside road about a mile west of el camino real. you can see a firefighter right there going in as they try to get a handle on this fire. it started within the last 30 minutes or so and the flames are just ferocious. >> scary scene. the flames engulfed this building. you saw the firefighter walk inside. you can see some of the roof starting to cave in. so it's going to

the great shakeout coincides with the 24th anniversary of the loma prieta earthquake. the 6.9 quake ultimately killed 63 people. it also caused the bay bridge to collapse and smark maspark masse fires. >> that's one of the moments you'll never forget. i had just gotten home from volleyball practice and our house even though we were in sonoma county it was shaking and mom freaked out. we went undoor the door jam. everything fell off of our walls and we were 65 miles north. >> much calmer now. 4:48. we're set to get to the weekend. >> you know, it's a cold start but it's going to be a beautiful afternoon. so, october has been pretty mild so far. we're actually tracking showers toward the end of the month. right around halloween. so we'll talk a little about that as we get closer to the date. you want to keep that in mind. we could see wet weather. looking dry, up until i'd say at least through this weekend and wednesday of next week. i can forecast dry conditions. temperatures nice and mild. we've got a beautiful day shaping up. expecting to see the 80s again, not as war

two days away from the 24th anniversary of the loma prieta earthquake. 42 people died when the freewayollapsed in oakland. it was a magnitude 6.9 with epicenter in the santa cruz mountains. >> at least 85 people are dead following a powerful earthquake in the central philippines. the 7.2 struck at about 6:30 our time last night bringing down buildings and bridges. more on the quake that shook two heavily populated islands. >> reporter: rescuers raced to search for survivors of massive earthquake. 7.2 hit after 8:00 in the morning killing dozens. this man said i saw people rush out but the wall collapsed on them. homes, offices and stores crumbled. the earthquake damaged one of the country's oldest buildings. the basilica of the holy child lost its bell tower. officials say the death toll could have been higher. it's a national holiday so offices and schools are closed. cbs news. >> the president of the philippines says he is travel to the two affected islands tomorrow. since the quake was centered inland, there is no danger of a tsunami. >> there's been a declaration -- we're going to

happened two days before the 24th anniversary of the deadly loma prieta earthquake. >>> an earthquakee central philippines. hit around 6:30 last night our time. these are photos of the aftermath. densely populated cities saw much of the devastations as buildings collapsed and bridges fell. the philippines were observing a national holiday. limited the loss of life. there r there was no tsunami warning. >> checking obey area headlines. district attorney says money for a new jail could be better used somewhere else. vote next week on whether to apply for a state grant to build a new facility. the $300 million to build a new jail would be better spent on programs to keep people out of jail. >>> san pablo residents will meet with leaders tonight trying to prevent from another fire station from being shut down. fire station 70 could be closed come january. it is one of the area's busiest and should be saved. five stations in central and east contra costa county have been shut down because of budget trouble. a new state law is giving parents more information to help their kids stay out of t

. >> today marks the 24 years sestos loma prieta earthquake coming up next after breaking news bart unionsnnouncing they are going to walk off the job at midnight living a lot of first straigh frustrated commuts scrambling for transportation to work tomorrow. >> we still have been always a part. >> because of a mediator to try to reach an agreement but unfortunately we cannot do that. the lin >> we still do not have an agreement on wages and that is part of the economic package which is up for debate. >> we still have not heard a good example of what kind of work rules is the issue here can you give us an idea? >> one of them is that we want workers to work a full work week before they get overtime. >> currently if they are out of day during the week they can still get overtime on their first regular day off. >> let's confirm the numbers, but scott we are hearing a 12% pay raise over four years. >> health insurance contributions would be 9.5% of the premium. >> is there any chance that did could change is there anyone left in the building?. >> if the unions will like to discuss this more w

businesses will be taking part at 10:17 a.m. 10:17 because it was october 17th, the day of the loma prieta earthquake in 1989. 63 people died in that quake. scientists say lives could have been saved if early warning systems were in place. it needs more than $80 million in funding. >> it would save lives. it will save infrastructure. it will save money. it will make our state more resilient. >> the network of seismic sensors would take five years to build but it could provide a 20-second warning before the shaking begins. >>> coming up, some new rules for facebook. how those rules will affect teenagers and their friends. . >>> one nation under god. it never was. >> the bizarre moment in the house of representatives during the vote to reopen the government. >>> and nothing crazy in traffic right now. as a matter of fact, it looks pretty gad on northbound 280 coming up to highway 17. >>> clear skies and it's very mild. in fact, it's 59 along the ferry building. will this warm pattern continue or will the fog make a little bit of a push and cool us down? so you can get cash back on all your p

now, 10:17 denotes october 17. 63 people died in the loma prieta quake. lives could have been saved, scientists say, if a early warning system was in place. >> it would save lives. it will save infrastructure. it will save money. we'll make our -- it will make our state more resilient. >> the network of seismic sensors would take an estimated five years to build, but to do provide a 20-second warning before the shaking begins. >>> some new rules for facebook. how those rules will affect teenagers and their friends. >> this is not one nation under god. it never was. >> and a bizarre moment in the house of representatives during the vote to reopen the government. >>> we have breaking news on the peninsula. this is redwood city. a huge apartment fire right now has gone to five alarms. firefighters from all over the county are coming and we are also hearing word that people could be injured in this fire. >>> good morning. breaking news on the peninsula. a redwood city fire still burning here at an apartment complex. it's been burning for an hour and has gone

i remember being on the field for the world series when the loma prieta earthquake hit, as well.ow here i am this morning, the first fan outside o.co coliseum. you see it behind me here. what you also see next to o.co is oracle stadium. now, let me set the stage for you people. tonight we have the pink concert. it is sold out. so about 18, 19,000 people will be arriving for that wonderful show. another show going on in town is the game 5 of the american league division series championship. we have at least 43 to 45,000 people anticipated so altogether roughly 65,000 people will be right here at the same exact spot in about 12 hours from now. if you are heading out the door, go straight from work to the game what you can an tis eight a game time temperature of 68 degrees. sunshine and light breeze under 10 miles per hour. at the end of the game the temperature would be down in the 60s. out the door this morning, getting ready for work getting the kids off to school, expect temperatures in the 50s across the board. we have a few clouds and slight breeze up to 10 miles per hour. lat

and this is where it all started over 20 years ago during the loma prieta earthquake when section e9ke loose crashed down on this deck, revealing just how dangerous this bridge really was. the bridge nearly came apart. it was the beginning of the end of the old bridge. now that end is in sight. the paint is peeling. utility cables are cut. the speed limit signs that nobody paid any attention to any way are all fading away. but there's one question everybody wants to know. >> people have asked, why not just blow it up? so in addition to the environmental regulations that would prohibit us just dropping the bridge into the bay, we also have the new east span carrying leaving traffic and just for public safety reasons, you can't blow it up. >> reporter: blowing it up would sure be fun. not happening! it will come down slowly, piece by piece. on the old bay bridge, don ford, kpix 5. >> it took a little more than three years to build the bridge back in the 1930s and that's about the same time it will take to demolish the old eastern span. >>> coming up in the next half hour, some bay area

. >> the great shake-out since the loma prieta earthquake. the 7.1 quake blamed for killing 63 people in northern california. the annual great shake-out being held today at 10:17 in the morning. people are encouraged to duck under their seats and cover their heads as practice to prepare for another big quake. i was hosting an event in new hampshire. i kept looking at the tv. why is everything shaking? everyone here was okay but what a story. >>> status quo for this morning for bart. no strike for now. no delays on the bart system. no delays on bart, ace, muni and caltrain. bart, muni, caltrain and ace as well as ferries. westbound traffic heavy from 8th street approaching loveridge. it picks up through pittsburg into concord. a backup at the toll plaza in just a few of the toll lanes. the metering lights are still sof. san mateo bridge looking good as with 880. leaving oakland bound for hayward. nothing but light traffic that awaits you for both directions of the highway 892. that's a look at thursday's traffic. now to lawrence. got a lot of

the drills mark the 24th anniversary of the loma prieta earthquake. 63 people died when the 6.9 quake struck in october of 1989. >> cannot be 24 years ago. >> isn't that amazing? where were you when the quake hit? >> under my dining room table. >> are you series? >> that's where i went right away. i knew. >> my girlfriend wanted to see the leaves turning on the east coast so the biggest story of my life, i was in pennsylvania. nevertheless it i have seen a lot of video of it. [ laughter ] >>> let's have a look outside. mostly clear skies and the numbers tonight at 8:00, looks like mid-60s around the bay. it's going to be nice and warm inland at 8:00 so if you are heading out in livermore, oh, it will be a pretty night to sit out on the veranda, clear and cool by the beach at 59 degrees. we have a big dome of high pressure that's sitting abeam the bay area that's going to keep anything out in the pacific well to or north for at least a week so this high pressure is just going to continue to put a lid on us so the good into us is if you like warm weather, it will warm up a little bit to