Fares going up, parking rates going up, new lines going in but the public still has anxiety about where this commuter system is going in the light of the two recent strikes. Were going to sit down with the bart board president and ask him questions. Put him on the hot seat. Theres also been breakthroughs in that this weekend. Including one of the big unions actually voting to approve the contract. Were almost at the end of it. After all this time. Todays the big game, packers and 49ers Lambeau Field. It will be freezing there. Beyond freezing. Well get you prepared. The story is really the weather this morning. Ask we have a lot going on, but our weather, it looks better than what it is in green bay. Its mild around the bay area, chilly in spots. A live look at the bay bridge you can see relatively clear. We have some cool spots in the road. Only 25 degrees now, but fran 52. San Jose San Francisco 52. San jose 35. The weather headlines chilly start as you saw, a little breezy especiall
A month for Family Healthcare coverage. Bart wants to raise that to 132 a month with a 3 increase per year. But if workers decide not to take the bart plan and instead go on the ground their spouse or partners plans, bart still gives you 100. And that would go up to 350 a month under barts offer. Then there are the paid holidays and sick time buy backs. Bart workers birthdays are paid holidays, one of 13 paid holidays they get each year, plus their vacation. They also get 12 sick days a year. If you dont get sick, you can bank up to 250 unused sick days about 50 weeks worth and cash them out when you leave. Last few days we have been kind of trying to grind it out. Reporter still, the question of whether the unions will call a strike remains up in the air. Were going to do everything we can to avert a strike. That doesnt mean were not ready for a strike. That doesnt mean were not able to pull off a work action. We dont want to. Were going to stay here and go through this process with a
The senate deal. Kcbs radios financial reporter jason brooks is tracking how this is affecting wall street. And we begin with kpix 5 reporter ryan takeo with what the deal really means. Ryan. Reporter michelle and frank, the house gop is meet as we speak to talk about the deal. The proposal does not accomplish a longterm solution. Instead what Senate Leaders came up with is a temporary fix. Senate leaders reid and mcconnell have finalized a bipartisan budget compromise. Congress reaching a historic bipartisan agreement to reopen the government and avert default on the nations bills. Its my hope that today we can put some of those most urgent issues behind us. Reporter but with all this big talk, you would think Senate Leaders figured out a longterm solution to the two issues hanging over d. C. , the truth is the proposal reopens the government for three months. It also raises the debt ceiling until february. This is far less than many of us had hoped for, frankly. But its far better th
Mobilize victims of a typhoon. Authorities say at least millions of million in 41 provinces have been effected. So far the Philippine Military confirm 942 dead. Because of limited access to communications and transportation, final death toll is still just days away. Officials say it could be closer to 10,000. The storm weakened as it made landfall in northern vietnam. It was downgraded into a Tropical Storm as it made its way into Southern China today. The typhoon destroyed everything in its path, leaving families to find shelter wherever they can. Survivors are greg desperate, even painting science for rescue helicopters. We want water and medicine for the injured. We dont need money. We just need your help. U. S. Marines are arriving with badly needed supplies for the millions. We are working hand in hand with the philippines. Armed forces and national police. We will help them in their needs. We have 75s standing by. We are working closely with International Relief organizations. Wi
First crew and 9 10 the first passengers. Reporter the same goes for other park facilities like muir woods. If a deal is signed tonight, expect the gates to open tomorrow. I think youll find this Park Management is extremely nimble, maybe a little farther from washington so maybe a little less impacted by some of the red tape but even though theres a furlough in their row they have been putting their time in and answering emails and voicemails so taxpayers are getting their moneys worth here. Reporter for for those of us who call the bay area home it means a once in a goverment shutdown opportunity. To do a Public Service announcement for locals who live in the area that maybe think alcatraz is too crowded or theres too many visitors this is a great opportunity obviously with no backlog because we have been shut down. Any port within the golden gate parks i would say within the next few days is the opportunity to enjoy them without less crowds. Last check, some of the tours that can se