Now. I dont know if i could pick him up now, but, you know, he didnt feel very heavy at that moment. I do want to know how fast was he going. I know they slow down drastically right before they get here. Bart says the train was traveling at about 36 miles an hour. But its this picture taken by tony bodilla after the fact that shows one mans gratitude towards the actions of another. Fortunate that god put me there. And he got see another day. And i spoke to him later, i said hey, pay it forward. Hero is a term used too often and too loosely. Oconnor choked up when asked how he felt. Its what were supposed to do. Now oconnor was a train operator for 20 s,ay add. You know, he joked with the press today saying that it was a good thing that his team, the 49ers werent playing yesterday because otherwise he would have stayed at home. And i have to tell you, were glad as well. Were live in oakland, Lyanne Melendez, abc7 news. He was incredible, lyanne. What about the fellow who fell on to the
Just second hitting an intoxicated man. Meet the worker that saved his life. I was like dude, you almost didnt make it. It really feels awkward to be called a hero. Um, because, phew. Kpix 5 news at 7 00 starts now with an outrage over a Halloween Costume that got one south bay teacher suspended. Good evening, im ken bastida. And im veronica de la cruz. The question tonight, what was the teacher thinking . Kpix 5s devin fehely reports from milpitas. Reporter this teachers job is in jeopardy, and because of his actions, an entire School Community has been drawn into an uncomfortable conversation about race. Students at Milpitas High School said the teacher had discussed the costume meant to look nicpper and activist comm before halloween. Mr. Carter has been planning this costume for about a month. Reporter its not clear, however, when the teacher, who is white, decided to add black face to the outfit. There are a couple of people of color in that class, and despite, um, feedback for hi
Now because of an agreement between the city and environmental groups, 937 acres of this lands will likely be purchased and set aside as a permanent open space. This agreement is enormous. Reporter environmentalist Roger Castillo says it traps fresh water for san jose beneath the ground and also benefit wildlife that will be able to pass from one mown range to another without significant barriers. It is really important to get animals their corridor to move from one peak to another and keep biodiversity. Reporter but its not what long time Property Owners wanted close to 90 years in the valley. Reporter kens family has grown cherries in the area for years, and hes afraid the land will stagnate. Were just looking for existence, thats all. Reporter and he questions why san jose will let go of space for industry and housing. I dont know any place in the world where they dont need homes more than in this area. Reporter the City Council Still has to vote to approve the agreement, and they m
Now at 11 00, why did it take police so long to respond to several 911 calls about a Mansion Party where 5 people were killed . What the police chief admits to kpix tonight. Reporter about a dozen cars hit overnight in san mateo by a car thief, and police have new video of a possible suspect. Reporter newly ased ctur show exacho Monterey County inmates made their escape. Reporter does your family know where you are . No. Reporter why not . I chose to be here. In a new project home, why so many seniors are suddenly finding themselves on the street and what can be done about it. Im veronica de la cruz. And im ken bastida. Tomorrow the Orinda Police chief will go before the city council and talk about the night 5 people were killed at a house party. Tonight we know why it took officers to respond so long to calls about the noise. Joe vazquez has more on what the chief admits. Reporter this makeshift memorial at the theater square fountain continues to grow tonight as Community Members her