After so many delays, afghanistan and the u. S. Have just signed a deal that will allow u. S. Troops to stay in the country next year. Will this help repair ties between washington and kabul . And we catch up with our popup bureau in colorado, finding out why every vote matters in the upcoming midterm elections. Also coming up, aaron is here looking at apples tax arrangements with the irish government. The u. S. Tech giant has had its European Base there since 1980, but today the European Commission says apples sweetheart tax arrangement with ireland amounts to an illegal state aid. What does that mean . It could mean apple having to pay millions of dollars in back taxes. Its midday here in london. 7 00 a. M. In washington. And 7 00 p. M. In hong kong, where the chief executive is warning tens of thousands of protesters that beijing does not intend to back down on its plan to vet candidates for the 2017 elections. Look at these remarkable pictures we have just received into the bbc. Th
Foundation and debris is all over the yard 15 people were injured and seven of them were gas workers i have with me now michael kinney, the spokesperson for new Jersey Natural Gas what can you tell us about the cause. We identified a cracked 2 inch distribution main. What happened with that quickly . The natural gas underground follows the path of least resistant thus the structure. And then the explosion two natural gas employees are still hospitalized. One in stable condition and one critical. They suffered serious injuries the investigation is continuing and its miracle nobody was kill. Im nora muchanic, channel 6 action news. Thank you. Now to a major drug bust they arrest the several people they say supplied meth and cocaine to people across pennsylvania. And john rawlins is there now. Reporter we are expecting a Court Appearance here for a number of the major defendants in this case, we are told that this is a more than year long endeavor by Police Agencies it was centered here i
Decades. He started with russ hodges in 1958 when the giants moved to San Francisco. Today, the booth is named in their honor. Simmons also called games for the oakland as for 15 years and spent 26 seasons announcings for the 49ers. Tonight all three teams have responded. The 49ers Organization Says it is honored lon simmons played such role in our history. The as said his humility and humor made him loved which makes today a sad day for fans around the world. And the giants said the teams family and Sports Community lost a through gentleman this morning when hall of fame broadcaster lon simness peacefully passed away. Fans are also sharing their sentiments sentiments. You dont hear voices like that no more. Sad to say. The gigs who commentate on the games today they dont have that i dont know that pizazz. I know he is up there in the great giants broadcasting booth up in the sky watching down on all the future giants games. Simmons was inductsed into the National Baseball hall of fame
Number 600 for willie mays. Lon simmons the voice behind some of the most iconic sports moments in bay area history passed away today at the age of 916789 good evening, everyone im katie marzullo. Broadcast hall of Famer Lon Simmons was part of the original San Francisco giants announcing team. He went on to call games for the as and the 49 erls. Tiffany wilson begins our team cover live from at t park with reaction to his death. Reporter fans remember lon simmons as the sound track to summer nights. Even when they werent at the ballpark they say he made them feel part of the game. Simmons career in the giants broadcast booth spanned five decades. He started with russ ej hodge he is in 1958 when the giants moved to San Francisco. Today the booth is named in their honor. Simmons is remembered for his enthusiasm, his incredible sports knowledge and his booming baritone voice. He shared shows skills across the bay calling games for oakland as for 15 years and spent 26 seasons announcing f
Inches of rain and moisture. Live doppler 7hd and we are tracking storm number two. This storm is a stronger storm. Live doppler 7hd combined with satellite and there is an area of low pressure off the coast of oregon. This will dive south and bring a lot of moisture with it not only in the form of rain but also sierra snow showers. Well talk about what you can expect where you live in the full accuweather forecast when i see you in a few minutes. Thats good news. Thank you drew. The rain though, a welcome relief, but to the enough to change the reality of californias historic drought. Governor brown im pro meanted his decision on the harshest water restrictions in california history. This morning a rare sight in San Francisco. Slick sidewalks anded with pedestrians dodging the rain. Umbrellas seen in oakland. Our abc7 news tower cameras caught precipitation at the top of mount tm. Residents celebrate the moisture. But it cannot and will not quench the parched grounds thirst. The clima