Also a magnet for people wanting to end their lives. Today a group of volunteers showed us what they do, they call themselves angels and they are doing their part to prevent that from happening. A wonder of the modern world is San Francisco landmark draws crowds during the year. But those who come alone to the golden gate raise concerns, especially during the holidays. People come here sometimes to want to end their pain. And we try to intercept them and tell them that their life matters. And how important that is. A group of volunteers called bridge watch angels look for signs of depression and suicide. We look for signs. We look for common signs. Someone pacing. Someone inappropriately dressed for the weather. Someone staring out into the distance, that thousandfoot stare. Angels work in teams, wear orange arm bands, and their job is positive engagement. Just really listen. Let them unload that despair. What is triggering them. They have come to the point in their life where they are
Live where you live. This is abc7 news. Amen low park home suffers thousands of dollars in fire firings believe power lines and a hungry rodent sparked it. Thanks for joining us. Im eric thomas. Im dion lim. The family wasnt home during this fire and the damage could have been worse if not for a Quick Response from firefighters. News reporter Melanie Woodrow reports. Reporter firefighters say an Early Morning fire Christmas Eve is unlike any theyd seen before. The first time in 20 years ive come across a squirrel fire. Reporter a squirrel chewed through the neutral line energizing the entire home. With that surge of electricity, looking for some place to ground. Right behind the left side of this plywood was actually the doorbell. Reporter which is where the smoldering fire began. From here it up anterior. Reporter menlo park Fire District chief was walking his dog and noticed the fire. Somebody was ringing the doorbell. Reporter emily allen says he told her to call 911. If he hasnt be
Reunions. A very Merry Christmas to you. Im phillip mena. Many of you may have gotten your wish for a White Christmas. After a Winter Weather alert was put into effect for some 55 million americans blanketing parts of the country in snow as santa continues to make his way around the globe. From illinois to ohio, massachusetts to indiana, americans will wake up to find their own Little Christmas gift left by Mother Nature herself. It swept through chicago on sunday. Bears fans found some warmth in the bleachers and a win and over the browns. While it may make for a nice cocoa morning, its also likely to make for a treacherous commute for those of you getting ready to hit the road. This years White Christmas, good morning, bonnie. Snow over the ground in idaho, parts of the west coast all the way to new england. Thats where its snowing at this hour. We have advisories for heavy snow in that part of the country. Were looking for substantial snow but not along the coast. New york, philadel
Hope youre enjoying your day so far and if youre awake good morning for real. Time is 5 oclock in the morning. Connecticut avenue back opened after a crash left one person with injuries. This happened around 11 00 p. M. Last night near bradley lane in chevy chase. At one point police blocked off two lanes. One person was taken to the hospital show with nonlifethreatening injuries. Were following a developing story from Loudoun County. Two sheriffs deputies recovering after being shot while responding to a domestic call on Mountain Hollow place. Deputies say when they arrived 39yearold Douglas Johnson jr. Was arguing with his 19yearold daughter and at one point johnson went upstairs and grabbed a gun. Gun. Almost simultaneously he was tased and as he was being apprehended he managed to get several shots offs shots off, hit two of our deputies. Im just grateful all things being considered that its turned out as good as it has. It could have been certainly been lot both deputies are in go
Accident was on the freeway. Traffic investigators have been going back and forth between the two cars. One of them was a chp car that was destroyed by the impact. We have called them several times. They are not providing details on the officers conditions. Two officers have been injured. The conditions of the driver of the red car is not known. We do not know what led to the accident. We have confirmed that around 11 45 on Christmas Eve, the cars collided near winston avenue. It appears that the driver of the red car crash into the chp vehicle from behind. After that it went across the freeway and across the offramp. We called chp a few minutes ago, they said they would not provide updates on the investigation or those injured until a News Conference, plan this morning at 9 00, takes place. As it gets later in the morning and more cars get on the road, many people will wonder about the freeway closure. We are at 880 s. Near southland mall. Both cars are still here. It will be a while