We begin tonight with the firefight to try to save a buddhist temple in the south bay. San jose firefighters were able to put out the flames and gain control, but the damage is already done. Good evening. Im ama daetz. Im dan ashley. Thanks for joining us. This fire jumped quickly in size with crews fighting the flames for a number of hours. They say theyre going to stay on the scene tonight to flare ups. Onitor any potenti firefighters were first called to the vietnamese temple near the 680 freeway exit at alum rock avenue. Thats jt a mile from Regional Medical center. Abc seven news south bay reporter Lauren Martinez has more on the Lasting Impact for those who live inside. As flames tore through the roof of this temple, for People Living in a unit above the garage managed to get out safely, fire Officials Say the incident off foss avenue was reported around 545 monday evening, and it quickly grew to a three alarm fire. We need to make sure that things are completely out. The last th
Eight different unions, expired at midnight with no deal from management. That means a walkout out at hundreds of medical facilities in several states could happen as early as wednesday, impacting more than 12 million members. Ktvu is Bailey Ocarroll live tonight in the newsroom. Bailey, you spoke to a kaiser worker. What is the biggest reason here for the holdout . Hey, good evening, guys. Yeah, i spoke to a longtime kaiser radiologist today who said the number one concern that theyre dealing with is short staffing and how thats impacting current kaiser patients. But folks at kaiser today told me that their concerned over how a strike could impact them. I would be upset because, i mean, this is my hospital. This is where i go to write. And so trying to find emergency care, this is where you would think im going to the e. R. Or whatever. So, yeah, i would be very upset. More than 9 million california rely on kaiser for health care with an impending strike, patients are worried it could
Hours since the fire started, and it has already grown to more than 3,000 acres. More than 300 firefighters are on the fire lines, and more have been requested. Cal fire says the flames have been moving fast and homes east of the town of lower lake are evacuated. One resident told us five homes have been lost, but so far, cal fire isnt confirming that. Earlier tonight, we spoke to a woman who lives in lower lake. Reporter theres lots of branches there, theres a lot of homes, and theyre going in, theyre rescuing people. Theres trailers. People getting their animals out. If that fire jumps, theres no water in the creek. The fire is burning through brush and timber that is very dry from our drought. We do have a crew on the scene. They are telling us the flames are moving away from the town of lower lake now, but homes and ranches there are still threatened. An Evacuation Center is also opened at the highland senior center. Take a look at this picture of the fire, it was posted to ktvu fa
Including attempted murder, reckless driving and hit and run. This after he led officers on a chase through the pan handle, where he reportedly jumped suv and ran off. Johnson eventually taken into custody in the tender loin. This isnt the first time hes been injured on the job. Five year veteran received purple heart award in 2015 being hurt protecting life of someone else. Police chief reading brief statement from the officers wife. This is not the end of his story. Please send him positive energy and love. He deserves it and he will no doubt get through this. Reporter again the chief saying that he didnt want to go into the details of officers injuries, just stating they were very severe. But he does say that the department as well as officers families are truly grateful for all the well wishes and support theyve received from that community of live in San Francisco, chris nguyen, abc7 news. Lot of people pulling for that officer. Other top story, welcome sight for many in the north
San Francisco Police officer hit by the car of fleeing suspect. Im dan ashley. And im kristen sze in for ama daetz. We know the name of the missing officer and identity of the man accused. Chris nguyen is live where the police chief just finished speaking with a clear message. The family is stressing that the police chief is stressing that the family is asking for all the positive prayers. Family members, closest friends and some colleagues. And people who have William Scott shared encouraging words. A fighter. This is not over. Reporter remains in intensive care after undergoing emergency surgery. Including attempted murder, reckless driving and hit and run. This after he led officers on a chase through the pan handle, where he reportedly jumped suv and ran off. Johnson eventually taken into custody in the tender loin. This isnt the first time hes been injured on the job. Five year veteran received purple heart award in 2015 being hurt protecting life of someone else. Police chief rea