Demand at this rate. Vladimir didnt know the workers were on strike until he was turned away at the front doors of city hallful . They may be on strike for a few days. Ill make sure next time. When do we want it . The union wants a 4 wage increase the first year for the city to engage in mediation after that. The mayor says she can offer 4 the first year. But just the possibility of 2 in 2019. We cannot make Financial Decisions today that we cannot afford, either today, but particularly the in the long term. We want the mayor to respect workers in oakland and invest in oakland. Reporter and were back live here on broadway. The city council is expected to meet in closed session tomorrow afternoon to decide what their next move will be and whether the city will agree to mediation. With no new negotiations set, they tell us they will for sure be on strike. Tomorrow that means many public services, city hall, public works, all of those close down tomorrow, at least. These workers tell us t
The cost, protecting all Vulnerable Properties may be cost prohibitive and the city may be forced to consider a strategy of managed retreat, meaning in the simplest possible terms the ocean wins and people will have to move. Maybe we cant protect all of them, but we can protect some of them. If we lose ground, i mean yeah, well have to plan for maybe one lane of west cliff. Reporter its the just west cliff drive. This map shows neighborhoods east of the boardwalk at risk as well including sea bright and twin lakes. Its unlikely, however, homeowners give up without a fight. I think people who live here, who realize the beauty of this place are really going to do everything they can to rebuild, if possible. Reporter how much time does any of the threatened properties have . Impossible to say. The science is increasingly clear. There is a storm gathering in strength growing. Sea level rise and coastal erosion affects communities throughout the bay area including, of course, San Francisco.
Tens of thousands in california are spending their night in shelters because of wildfires. You can see the smoke from space. The smoke is creating unhealthy air quality, even for those away from the flames. The biggest fire is in ventura county, the thomas fire, as its called, has destroyed dozens of buildings, including many homes, including an apartment collectimplex and a psychiatric hospital. The creek fire has shut down the 280 freeway and destroyed at least 30 homes right there in the los angeles area. And dozens of schools have canceled classes for today due to the fires. Meanwhile, helicopter crews working into the night, dropping fire retardant and water are trying desperately to get this under control. On the ground, firefighters are stretched thin and conditions are not good. Kabcs reporter firefighters stood against these tall flames, inching closer, and closer to homes. Fire flared up on the backside of this hill that were on. It inched up on the homes on the backside of t
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