100 behind the deal. No indications atu is different. So it seems maybe bart gave up more than it intended in negotiations the board president said they wont have agreed to it if they couldnt afford it. It took two strikes, marathon bargaining and behind the scenes maneuverings well probably never know about but there is a deal that should keep trains running for at least the next four years. Somehow, both sides seem satisfied we feel we bargained a real contract. The fact were being slammed from right, left on this. May mean we hit the right bag with it. Workers who have had had a raise for four years will get 15. 4 over four years. Theyll start contributing to passengerses, reaching 4 and Health Care Contributions will increase from 92 to 130 a month for all bart workers. Vesting period for Retiree Benefits increases from five years to 15. For bart, that longterm savings takes a sting out of failing to get some of the work rule changes it sought some work rule changes weve got dworg
But stations didnt open till almost 6 00 a. M. At this hour, bart tells us service is now fully restored, and all the scheduled trains for the evening commute are running. As the system works to get back to normal, the ntsb is updating us on that deadly bart accident that killed two workers over the weekend. Ktvus ally rasmus is live in walnut creek. Heres the ntsb briefing underway. I also have with me again on this team. Mr. Hickston works from indiana, and gorgetta gregory is our division choef out of washington, as well. This is my third and will be my last press briefing while on scene. Once again, on behalf of the ntsb as an agency and myself and my team, we express our sincere condolences to the families, coworkers and friends of the deceased in this accident. Last evening, ntsb investigators held another progress meeting to report and discuss their progress, findings of the activities, and as i said yesterday, this onteam phase is just a factgathering phase, and we continue to
Moving through the north bay. 2 00 tomorrow afternoon, more wide spread rain and more concentrated in the north bay. From that point into weekend, wave after wave of rain. When we can expect it and when it will wind down, later. The storm coming promises to bring significant rain there are downs in desperate shape. People may have to start rationing. David louie is live with the story. David . There are so many variables, how will fish survive . How bad could water supply get . The situation is fragile. Residents of the small towns couldnt be happier about the rain. It helps a little bit. However, today standing here we received four inches of rain since october 1st. On a norm year, wed look at about 30. So just over 10 of normal. The river is flowing but amount of water is near historic lows. This where residents get water, rainfall crucial to replenish ground water for those on wells. Another concern is what the drought has done to the environment. Steelhead are stuck down at the mou
Driving up interstate 280 today. This is in santa clairea. Flooding forced a closure of a trail today the creek is full but drought, far from over. Good evening, everyone, im carolyn johnson. Turning first to live doppler 7 hd. Another several days of the weather is head. That is true. One big storm is down. Were looking at cloudy skies and mist and drizzle. The rain from this morning has ended but lets take a look at rainfall totals oaf 24 hours, quite impressive and just what he need many locations are receiving between 7 10ths of rain. There is more from the next storm out to sea. In our direction is going to bring us a soaking this weekend. Here is a look at storm risk assessment. There is a medium risk of urban flooding perhaps some backed up drains. There is a slight risk of creek and small stream flooding as well as mudsliding and rock sliding but that is just a slight risk and a low risk of wind damage. We dont expect strong winds but do expect tour 4 to 6 inches of rainfall. L
Damage is done. Clean up efforts are underway after the bay area got a lot of rain at once. A live look outside from our Richmond San Rafael bridge camera. The roads are slick still. It could be a problem for tomorrows commute in the morning. Good evening. Thank you for joining us. Im ama dates. We have Live Team Coverage of the damage the storm left behind. First we will go to the Broadcast Center and leigh glaser with a look at live doppler 7hd. Yes, it looks like the storm system has moved on toward the east. In fact, the north bay took the brunt of this storm. It is definitely starting to dry out this evening. You can see on live doppler 7hd and we will take you to some locations that are still reporting a little light rain near cloverdale and over toward the lakeville area and also in the east bay, oakland is reporting a little light mist and drizzle. Walnut creek and san ramon and even toward sunnyvale they were reporting heavy mist and drizzle. In santa cruz it is all over there