The flooding. Cars were damaged. We were just told that at least a halfdozen homes were flooded as well. We went inside one such home and talked with an elderly couple. They showed us 34 feet of water sitting in their basement. It is unclear what caused the water line to rupture enablers neighbors are telling us it is happened before 2 other times. There was a tremendous amount of water flowing down the hill. We had over 3 feet of water on our street flowing like a river. We called 911 3 times and it took them 30 minutes to arrive. People on that side, their basements get flooded every time. This is the 3rd time they have been flooded. Couldve been corrosion or land movement. We dont know in the pipe started leaking. It had to of been for a while because it caused a sinkhole and what we are going to do when we clear the area and dig out the pipes, we will cut out the section that failed and take it back to our offices to analyze and see what caused it to break. Reporter we talked with
Party scene is rather a subdued. Reporter well heather, people right now are starting to come out of the game. But as you mentioned a little bit earlier, it is much quieter than usual for a friday night here on the south side of campus for most of cals greek houses. The Fraternity Council posted the message on facebook saying they are voluntarily suspending all social events until they figure out how to make their parties safer. Friday game night means big crowds for cal football. And for fraternity parties on the south side of campus. But this week. Many greek houses were empty and quiet. Uc berkeley icc and the council of sorority announced online they condemned the two alleged sexual assaults reported at two different frat houses within ten minutes of each other last friday. In response they are suspending all social events until they reassess safety at frat parties. It is fair to blame alcohol. Its a cultural issue that we need to deal with. And so it is for sure. Reporter Berkeley
You can imagine how frightening it was to see these flames shooting high into the air. This is when the gas was still flowing. Here is a map showing the area where this is happening. Firefighters were hosing down buildings to prevent flames from spreading, people near the fire had to be evacuated. We have another dramatic video from a viewer, there wasnt much firefighters could do until the gas was capped. Homes are without. Power, firefighters trying to get the flames out. Here is what is to believed to be started by a cooking fire. We will stay on this story throughout the evening. No reports of any injuries and just one home severely damaged at this point. A confirmed case of tuberculosis at an east bay school. Skyline high school is trying to figure out how many students may have been exposed to tuberculosis. Tonight, they held a meeting to answer questions. Kron4 was there. Reporter the principal tells me she believes the turnout was as low as it was because parents believe the sc
Backward and many students are, quote, having their credits slammed, their tax refunds seized, their Social Security and earned income tax credit payments reduced or their wages garnished all to pay fraudulent debts that are likely eligible for discharge. She wants the department to immediately halt all collections of corinthian student debt and discharge their federal loans. In response to a letter the education secretary says he will make sure contribute yann borrowers know their options for student loan forgiveness. Live in the newsroom, lisa chan, kpix 5. In the Santa Cruz Mountains, clouds of smoke as the loma fire continues to burn. The blaze already destroyed several homes and threatened hundreds more. Maria medina is live at base camp in gilroy and all crews are doing to stop the flames from spreading. Reporter evacuees met with firefighters last night hoping for positive introduces. For positive news. Instead they learned that several more would not have a home to go to. The l
Berkeley, thank you. Reporter and the red cross is out here right now. They have water, they have supplies, for all the firefighters. Nobody is displaced yet but they are here in case its needed. These blocks will stay shut down in berkeley through tomorrow so if you are coming to the game, thats something you need to be aware of. Come early, make sure that youre aware there will be traffic diversions around this area and there will not be great parking for that game. The fire is under control, no injuries, and the cause is under investigation. Live in berkeley, emily turner, kpix 5. California now has some tough new laws against rape. All this because of the outrage over the brock turner case that led to the changes. Kpix 5s melissa caen is here with the story reporter the stanford case hit a nerve here in the bay area and across the country. Many saying brock turner got a light punishment. But two new laws expand the definition of rape and send more offenders to prison. This case, um