Here along hesperia boulevard. She lives next to these tracks in that apartment complex. It was a horrific scene here, because of a young person who died along these tracks, but also because there were friends and families here, and we witnessed them put this story together and realize it was their loved one who died. This is 18yearold britany silva. She was college bound, says her father, until this evening, when she was killed by a southbound amtrak train. This man was walking close to her as she began to cross the tracks. I saw her. Go now, go now, go now, now. Reporter he says silva was on a phone. The phone you see here in the pink and blue case. Friends and family walked up to the crime tape to see that phone shattered on the ground. It is the moment they realized it was her. Cindy says she was here just after it happened, and says she talked to a witness. She says her daughter was walking along the tracks today, and she called to find out if her daughter was okay, and she was. B
More problems on the new eastern span of the bay bridge. The flaw that could damage the main cable. And some believe that could cause major problems during an earthquake. Good evening. We begin with abc 7 News Reporter live on Treasure Island with new details for us. Allen . Reporter carolyn and dan the main cable coming off the tower goes off into smaller bundle of cable that are anchored under the platform but the smaller bundle of cable are attached to rod that are threaded through a support wall and that is where the problem is 2 74 2 74 anchor rod that is hold the bay bridge main cable in place are threaded through a support wall. But 205 of them are misaligned. Some of the rods are off centered and touching the edges of the hole that is going through. Reporter bay bridge spokesperson victor says earthquake could cause friction and damage the rods but the problem can be fixed. It doesnt present any risk to the seismic performance of the bridge nor interfere with the 150 year life
Among the expenses . Jury selection runs four weeks longer. And the state pays attorneys up to 300,000 to represent each capital inmate on appeal. Death row prisoners are also more expensive to house because of the extra security. New at 5 00, we now know the san jose man accused of stabbing a woman to death last week is that womans exhusband. San jose Police Released this mug shot of Robbie Williams today. He was arrested last thursday following a deadly stabbing on canyon ridge drive. The relationship between the accused killer and victim wasnt clear until now. That victim was 64yearold Patricia Hairston williams. Investigators will not say what they think led up to that stabbing. An angry parent is facing possible felony charges after investigators say she went to her daughters Santa Rosa Elementary School and grabbed a boy by the neck. Nbc bay areas Mark Matthews is in santa rosa where hes been talking with parents and sheriffs investigators. The story has been developing for days
Deadly wildfires race through southern california. Two people are under arrest, accused of trying to start a new fire in the san diego area. Carlsbad and san marcos are the hardest hit area. A lot of destruction going on here. The l. A. Clipper season came to an end but the new battle is just getting under way. Donald sterlings lawyer told the nba he will not pay his fine and he will sue. Flooding, downed power lines reported all over miami. And in raleigh durham. Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki faced tough questions on capitol hill from lawmakers angry over reports of a coverup at v. A. Hospitals. Would you explain to me after knowing all this information why you should not resign. The charges are piling up for aaron hernandez, indicted for a double homicide in 2012. Rare videos showing president Franklin Delano roosevelt walking. And footage of a car crashing and hitting an 8yearold girl. Shes going to be okay. And all that matters. When it comes to an entertaining debate, n
Ktvu channel 2 morning news continues. Good morning. We continue to follow developing news this morning in novato. We are out there live because there have been six suspicious fires. Some of them just this morning. Ktvu alex savidge has been talking with fire investigators out there and hes going to update us on the investigation coming up in just about two minutes. It is friday, may 16th im pam cook. And good morning im dave clark. Lets talk about weather and traffic. I was loving the cooler temperatures this morning. Steve, we will give you the credit. We do have it. A lot of high clouds streaming over us. Patchy low clouds. A little bit of a westerly breeze in place. Inland was still in the 90s but they were lower 90s. I know its still warm to hot. Today will be more 80s. San francisco 70 degrees down five from yesterday. And the oakland forecast 75 starting off at 55. The lows are noticeably cooler this morning. 110 degrees for many. 45 napa. A lot more 50s today that is for sure.