Bottom of this message. In the middle of the predominantly black neighborhood theres a car that may see out of place. It is covered in the n word. Neighbors say it is more of an eye sore than insult. I want to meet the rs hat that has never been finished neighbors know the owner as crazy tony. They say he tows the cars around parking it in front of home depots. The second time i drove by i waived and it is black guy. The owner is black and made similar messages for other businesses. We tracked him down but he didnt want to discuss what the message means and home depot doesnt know either. There is nothing illegal. Some here in the neighborhood ignore it. It doesnt mean really. But we found people that feel it is over the line. It is like me putting a cross upside down and burning the cross every day. That is not cool. Only in tampa. Bo zim agree this is not an easy decision to air the pictures of this car and what it says. We forth, back and forth whether or not to even though you this
Fog in the Central Valley to the trivalley this morning. It has thinned out the last 30 minutes. I dont think it will be a major factor. Bart directors are voting today on major spending in the case of a major. Average said the transbay tube needs an upgrade to keep us safe. Amy hollyfield is at the embarcadero. Riders are saying they cannot believe the price tag. They like the idea of being safe in the transbay tube at all costs. Bart is talking of spending 287 million on the transbay tube to make it safe in event of earthquake. Riders say that sounds good. A it should be safe as it be. The money should be spent. I would not want to be stuck without a way to get out. The board will vote today at the regular meeting. A spokesperson said this would prepare the tube for a thousand year event meaning an earthquake so large it only happens every thousand years. This would use the earthquake safety bond money and set for 9 00 this morning. If this passes, it would not be started for a year
Banned us from recording anything but the defendant and his attorney. Tears streamed down victims faces and sniffles could be heard as three victims read statements one woman accused lopez of exposing her vulnerability. No remorse, no regret. State prosecutor asked a judge to increase the restitution from the previouslyagreed 100,000 to nearly one quarter of a million dollars. The judge sentenced lopez to a year in jail. The juk talked about a lack of remorse. Do you feel bad . Do you want to apologize . So many people are suffering. If we get paid back, then yes, im happy. Most are expected to receive 1995 in restitution. Some will the defense will request alternative sentencing or house arrest. We learned 21 civil Rights Groups are going to file a suit against fannie mae, claiming they did not maintain foreclosed homes in African American and latino neighborhoods to the same standard as in white neighborhoods. Now, new details in a case leading headlines for a week. Two inmates are b
Its not appropriate. There was tension as a case taken years finally came to an end. Good evening, and thanks for joining us. Today was judgment day for a petaluma man at the center of an investigation launched three years ago. Michael finney was in the courtroom in the mortgage fraud case and joins with us the latest. Michael . A judge ordered miguel lopez to serve a year in jail and 150,000 in restitution. Miguel lopez was greeted by his public defender. 16 of the more than 80 victims sat in the hallway, waiting for the hearing to begin. They accused lopez of taking their money, promising to reduce their mortgage payment. They say he did little but take their money. Were deeper now than we were. We have no possibility of digging out. Reporter inside, the judge banned us from recording anything but the defendant and his attorney. Tears streamed down victims faces and sniffles could be heard as three victims read statements one woman accused lopez of exposing her vulnerability. No remo
Quorum call mr. Burr mr. President . The presiding officer the senator from North Carolina. Mr. Burr mr. President i ask unanimous consent to vitiate the quorum call. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Burr i ask unanimous consent to speak as if in morning business. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Burr mr. President , i rise today to speak on the importance of fighting the zika virus and the urgency of being prepared for the full range of threats we may face, whether naturally occurring like zika or manmade. This may look to some like a grasshopper. Thats actually a mosquito. The question is prepared for all hazards . We still do not have answers to all the questions surrounding zika but we do know this. Zika is a very Serious Public Health threat and we need to act. Thats why i support the bluntmurray amendment to bolster our nations response to it. The c. D. C. Has indicated the mosquitoes responsible for spreading the virus could be found in a significant port