This is something we dont tolerate. Reporter a letter to the chief says station two was hostile and challenging for women. The eight firefighters most of them officers of the firehouse say no. We didnt do anything wrong hre. We did our jobs and yet we were punished for it. Their lawyer says the city investigation was anything but fair. The Fire Department conducted an investigation that seemed designed to find otherwise. There is a truth to this story and we are here hoping the truth is heard. Reporter and the truth according to these plaintiffs who spoke exclusively to abc7 news was that there was an intimate relationship between the firefighter and chief romero. Yes, he protected her it a certain extent. I felt uncomfortable with regard to trying to train this individual. Reporter the group says firefighters complained to the department but it fell on deaf ears and they were transferred. I felt like this was an attack to my personal integrity. There is a lot of shame that goes with i
Im frank somerville. And im julie haener. President trump hosted a listening session this afternoon at the white house with students and others affected by gun violence. About 40 people attended the emotional hourlong meeting including 6 students from parkland, florida, and their parents. Parents of children killed in the School Shootings at Columbine High School in colorado and at Sandy Hook Elementary School in connecticut also attending. The president listened as survivors and parents spoke out. You cant even think about it. Like, it doesnt even seem real still. Everything seems sick. I dont really i cant even i dont even know whats going on. Its just crazy. Everything happening, its just so tragic. Never, ever will i see my kid. I want it to sink in. My beautiful daughter im never going to see again. And its simple. Its not we could fix it. God bless you all. Along with stronger background checks and raising the age for buying assault guns, the president suggested that allowing con
Some thunderstorm activity. It is marginal but ill mention it. Flurries have started up in reno thanks to our observer gary there. He says it looks very ominous and the snow is picking up up in the mountains. It goes until 10 00 tonight. It looks like snow in hamilton. A brand went through earlier band went through earlier. 30s and 40s on the temps. Sfo has gusts to 33. 30 in Half Moon Bay. West at hayward, west at oakland, west at san carlos. It will be a blustery cool day with some widely scattered rain. Temperatures low to mid50s for everyone else. 40s up north. 7 01. Here is sal. The traffic is okay on the san mateo bridge. Steve and i were talking about this. If you have time to look at your tv screen here, look at water. The water is being moved by the wind, i guess. And it is going to be okay driving. Just be careful as you drive the bridge. Here is a look at the bay bridge toll plaza. That is backed up all the way to the maze. Meter lighting are okay. If youre driving from 80 f
Day. Possible thundershowers and maybe low snow levels. We have a lot of slow traffic coming out towards the macarthur maze. You can see traffic is going to be slow. We dont see any problems on the bridge itself. If youre driving from oakland to San Francisco, you will be in a lot of slow traffic. The traffic is backed up to the macarthur maze. You may want to give yourself an extra 10 minutes. This is in front of oracle arena, traffic is moving along well in both directions. 580, slow at the Altamont Pass it so far not a big delay. If youre driving into the silicon valley, you will see slowing on 880 heading south. Lets go back to the desk. We have more details about a violent crash and bay point. Two people were killed. Alex is there to explain what happened. Reporter good morning to you, the car in the truck involved in this accident very nearly crashed into this home that sits on the corner here and bay point. There was a gentleman sleeping, just feet away from where the car and th
Vengeance. Early wednesday evening San Jose Police units converge at a house in the 200 block of north 11th street. They deployed and duck behind cars and trees for cover. With one wearing Tactical Gear importing the business in of an ar 15 at a target. The call that brought them claimed a Home Invasion and robbery by armed men. But it wasnt true. It was a hoax. We just got swatted. I did not think that would happen. That is the reality. Reporter he was inside writing cold with friends when Police Called asked if armed men were holding them hostage and ordered all five people out with their hands behind their backs. They were very professional. This is why we have to do this. Reporter making a false call to police about a crime in progress to prompt a Tactical Response has become a fad. Last month the aftermath of swatting when police surrounded their novato home. They asked me if i heard gunshots. I said no. They said we have to go to the backyard. Reporter the call ended without inci