Broken parts in the seismic joint. Caltran says an inspection on may 15 uncovered the problem on the newer part of the bridge. Seismic joints absorbed movement, and had been under scrutiny, when crews first noticed a clanking sound on the northern joint from an offcenter pin. They discovered parts of the northern joint were cracked, and off center. One of the joints 90 pivot pins is damaged, and has slipped off its bearing. Also a plastic stirrup is cracked. Crews installed temporary wood pieces to stabilize the joint. A Spokesman Says there is no safety risk for drivers. Two other bay area bridges have similar problems. There is a similar design on the martinez bridge. Reporter those bridges have shown no problems, but they will be monitored closely. Caltran hopes the repairs will be done soon, and they will be done right. They had one of the other roads blocked off. I just hope they do it properly. You know, it gets kind of frustrating when you hear that tax dollars are going to pay
Does nothing to dispell that notion. Hillary clinton awarded the highest citation. This organization of the lawyers applauding what is described as her service to the cause of justice. Clinton, a former lawyer, senator and secretary of state used the occasion to denounce the u. S. Supreme courts decision that struck a blow to the 1965 Voting Rights act. She believes that will limit access for people of color and the poor. Citizens will be disenfranchised, victimized by the law instead of served by it that. Progress towards a more Perfect Union will go backwards instead of forward. Clinton says this is the first in a series of speeches she views on crucial issues restoring faith in government. Which increases speculation she may be laying ground work for a 2016 rez yil run. Shes not talking about it, her supporters are. In iowa they held a forum called madam president. The founder of emerge america trains women to run for office. She worked with clinton for years. I think there is treme
Sherpa have told the government that they want a list of requirements met before theyll good to the top. They want death benefits for surviving families and retirement and several other things. Reporter whether those demands are met in time i anyones guest, due to weather conditions. Theres a tight window in which attempts to reach the summit can be made. We hoped to talk to jon reiter him over video phone later this evening. Developing news out of san leandro tonight. An eightyearold boy nearly drowned. Police and fire kraus are still on the scene at marina park talking to witnesses. Details are still unclear. We do know a Good Samaritan pulled the boy from the water and administered cpr. He was rushed to Childrens Hospital oakland. His condition is unknown. Well continue to update you on the story on twitter. A San Francisco Police Officer escaped serious injury today after being dragged bay suspects car. This happened in the citys castro district. Officers were responding to a suspi
On the wall. And then takes elevator down to the garage. Travis eveningelman is with the company. In the garage, is where criminals like to go because there are valuable items and less people walking around. Another camera catches him inside of the car gage he appears to have two bicycles and bike wheels, he tries to open the garage gate. The Security Company is monitoring activities and dispatching their guards. Their cars suddenly appear in the video the guards get out, take him into custody and call police now, the question, will he be on the streets again . Soon . Well charge felonies within appropriateness of the law. But then, we find these guys on the street a week later. But this time, it may be different the charge of breaking into a Residential Property is a serious felony we have grave concerns. Were hoping that the court will see it our way and there will be consequences in this case. The judge imposed bail of 350,000 vic lee, abc7 news officers say the homicide suspect sho
Area easily because of dry bushes and gusts of wind. More than 1300 firefighters have joined the response. It remains 30 contained. Other firefighters across california are. Aing up their battle skills with expectations of a dry, grueling summer, like the dozens of Southern California firefighters who gathered today to brush up on their skills. The firefighters stewedied terrain maps and practiced teamwork effort. A brutal career in the summertime. Sometimes theyll go 14 to 21 days without a day off. Then get one or two days off and then have to go for another 14 or 21 days, and do that throughout the summer, over and over and over again. The firefighters say they usually dont see dry conditions like this in Northern California until august or september. Today marks one year since asian ya flight 214 slammed into the sea wall at sfo. Three people died. Nick smith lives from millbrae with more. You know, we have been out here most of the day watching families who have watched the planes