New support for thousands of California National guard members who were given bonuses then asked to now at noon, new support for thousands of California National guard members who were given bonuses then asked to pay them back. The request is sparking outrage and now the defense secretary is stepping in. Good afternoon its not exact whats going to happen in this case. Burr veterans are calling it a slap in the face. Defense secretary ash carter announced a pause in the recollection of bonuses. He adds. While some veterans knew that they were ineligible for if the bonuses that they were getting. During the wars in afghanistan and iraq soldiers were offered general incentives to reenlist. Including bonuses and school loan forgiveness. The pentagon says it asked at most 6,050 soldiers for repayment. The guards say at least 15,000 have been collected. Its a horrible thing. Reporter the guard reported the debt to credit agencies. As it sinks it, it just felt like betrayal. Its one quick fix
Helicopter partnership with abc 7. Steve thank you for joining us im steve aveson. Pam and im pam moore. While that officer was being dragged. He managed to shoot and hit the suspect. Driving the car in San Francisco both are in the hospital tonight. Pam thats where we find kron4s ella sogomonian. She is live at San Francisco general. Ella why were police tracking this driver . Reporter three officers assigned to three different San Mateo County agenices were part of a Vehicle Theft Task force that followed a wanted car into the oceanview neighborhood. Return to reporter officers approached the honda at the corner of capitol and montana after which shots were fired at about 3 30 this afternoon. The driver of the stolen car was taken to sf general with life threatening injuries. One officer with non life threatening injuries to his head. Reporter it has not been confirmed how the suspect o the officer got hurt could have been from shots or a crash. A criminal investigation is now launch
Repair and replace equipment and systems that are well into their fifth decade. Rebecca saltzman is on the board of directors. Most is original. Over 44 years old. Just at this point where we need to replace and repair everything. Having a harder time getting money from state and federal governments. We asked bart riders in lafayette for their thoughts on measure rr. I dont want to put an more debt on my property taxes. If we are supposed to be encouraged noncar methods we should pay for it. Money would go to infrastructure improvements. 10 towards reducing congestion and improving station access. In lafayette, laura anthony, abc 7 news. Kidnap survivor, jaycee d of the dugard is becoming involved in politics. She writes im asking you to vote no on prop 57. Other survivors like me should not have to worry when and if their rapists and or captor will get out. Jaycee dugard was kidnapped, raped and held captive during 1 years and gave birth to two children. Her captors are in prison. Pro
Phone or tablet as they happen. One suspect is in custody, a second on the loose after a police chase ended in south San Francisco. Police were tracking two purse snatching suspects by using an app on the suspects phone. Two blocks later the suspects crashed into a car near gateway boulevard and east grant avenue. The driver in that car and one of the suspects were taken to the hospital with nonlifethreatening injuries. The other suspect got away. We want to help you avoid a big headache at the dmv. So if you need to go this week, you may want to make alternate plans now. The massive computer glitch we have been telling you about is causing problems this morning. It originally hit on monday, but Officials Say its taking longer than expected. Some are offering limited service including San Francisco, oakland and san jose. We posted a full list at abc7news. Com so youre prepared. Online services are still available. Investigators in two east bay cities are looking to a rash of home break
Periods of heavy rain from 4 00 to 7 00. The evening commute could be worse than the morning commute. And its not starting well, alexis. No, its not. We have a Traffic Alert in the Central Valley. Westbound 580, we have a crash at north flynn road. Five vehicles involved. We still have the far left lane blocked and westbound 580 tracy to dublin, we are up to 47 minutes. Well get to video from overnight in the richmond area. Hilltop drive, the eastbound onramp 280 is closed still this morning along with some closures on hilltop. If youre going to be traveling in that area, we still have an investigation underway. Police unfortunately found a body overnight and they are not sure if the person was hit by a vehicle or what the circumstances were. So that investigation is ongoing. As soon as we get an update and confirmation the roads are back open, well certainly let you know. A couple other crashes to get to as well, well have an update coming up in less than ten. Were tracking breaking n