Industrial place. One passenger aboard was a pilot and got himself out. We have lost rob, the pilot is currently at the hospital being attended to. We do not know the extent of his injuries. Stay right here at ktvu for continuing coverage. Rob lowe remain on scene and bring us the latest. We are posting updates on facebook, twitter and as always ktvu. Com. New details on the collapse of a building under construction and oakland. Workers were pouring concrete when the second level gave way. Some workers fell to the ground and were stuck in wet cement. Others were left dangling from rebar and scaffolding. 12 workers were injured in the collapse. Time maker is in the newsroom. Reporter the contract there dodged a bullet because no one was seriously injured. It could have been worse had it gone the other way. Had the rules been followed it would not have happened at all. I am happy to be alive. Reporter just after 9 30 am oakland fire responded to a call from a construction site near broad
Black friday. That is when we are out there working 24 7 to deal with issues as they arrive. Reporter city workers say they are ready for any challenges the storm may bring. Always a new day. 15 years, you know, and there is no one day that is the same. Reporter with 25,000 catch basins and one thousand miles of sewers, they are always on flood watch. Okay. Guys. On to the next job. Reporter we saw plenty of sand bags available this afternoon. As folks prepare for the storms, the storm that bill is saying is coming tonight and into the weekend, resources like sand bags might be very useful. You bet. Pretor to prepare better to prepare now. We will cover the storm right here on the air and online as it moves through. Stay with ktvu channel 2 news fox 2 news at 10 00 p. M. And 4 30 a. M. Tomorrow morning. New at 5 00 p. M. A police sting recovered two bikes. Each was custom built and they were worth 20,000 each. They were stolen from specialized bicycles. Ktvus ann rubin with more on how
Time with their loved one. That and his two children were rescued on thursday night after disappearing in the mountains on tuesday. We are learning more about what went wrong on that trip. Chris. I spoke with stepfather and sister this morning. They felt embarrassed and bad for the worry he cost his family and friends. One of those friends is his Business Partner, a barber by trade, and he is glad to have nick back home. Joe is busy at work, cutting hair and getting ready for a grand opening. His Business Partner is nick, the father who was rescued after going missing in the sierra with two of his children. We are happy. Reporter i just spoke with nick last night and said he never meant to worry lublins. He was worried more about us than himself. Which is very typical of nick. Hes extremely selfless person. Reporter and an instant ram post that talks about what happened and what went wrong. He said the plan trip to the sierra was meant to show his kids to abandoned mining towns with en
Dilapidated Oakland hotel renovated, reopens as affordable housing
Dilapidated Oakland hotel renovated, reopens as affordable housing
Affordable housing has replaced a once-dilapidated, historic hotel in downtown Oakland, providing safety and security to some residents who used to call the place, ‘Hotel Hell.’
OAKLAND, Calif. - Affordable housing has replaced a once-dilapidated, historic hotel in downtown Oakland, providing safety and security to some residents who used to call the place, ‘Hotel Hell.’
The century-old Empyrean Towers on 13th Street has been rebuilt and outfitted with new roof, plumbing, heating, lighting and wiring. Each apartment now has its own bathroom and kitchen. There’s a shared laundry room, community room, bicycle storage, and routine maintenance.
Empyrean Towers in Oakland a step closer to rehab: 2 Investigates
By Simone Aponte and KTVU
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OAKLAND (KTVU) More than two years after 2 Investigates first exposed unsanitary and unsafe conditions at the trouble Empyrean Towers hotel in Oakland, the property is now one step closer to being rehabilitated.
The City Council on Tuesday night approved a resolution giving the city authorization to negotiate a deal to have the property deemed a historical site, through the California State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO). That would free up funds as part of the rehabilitation process.
According to the proposal, the purpose of entering into the Agreement is to minimize, reduce or avoid adverse effects on the historic building while it is being rehabilitated and eventually sold to a non-profit that plans to turn it into affordable housing.