Announce trains would run today. There would not be a strike today. They gave a little hint about whats going on inside at that bargaining table. Negotiations have been continuing. The parties are totally engaged. Some progress has been made. Youve got a federal mediator. There are only a few in the whole country working and a few are here. Youve got a president ial appointee observing the process. Hopefully the b. A. R. T. Board of directors will consider what they are jeopardizing in the bay area and start acting more responsibly. Reporter they did not give a strike deadline. They are working toward a deal with no strike deadline on the horizon. Weve seen a few come outside for smoke breaks or a walk. They look very tired, but they are still at it this morning. Abc 7 news. Amy, thank you very much. With b. A. R. T. Trains rolling, lets check in to see about the morning commute. Very good morning to you. We do have at least six trains running on time. As we take you into the east bay,
He went and good more people on my floor. Host people were provoking when the fire broke out at 5 15. Firefighters went inside immediately to fight the flames. When they thought everyone was out they had to get identity, too. Part of the roof collapsed in one area and it was not safe. We pulled everyone out. Massive amounts of water were poured on the building and increase flareups as fire moved through. Residents watched from the street reliving what they lived through. People were running. People were yelling. They could not get out from the third floor. Guy came out and the officers saw him burning, and he was burned, probably firstdegree burn and he said he doesnt know where the fire was. The fire is on the third floor and the smoke was in the haulway but it was too bad so people helped others climb over the balcony to get out of the participate. The fire marshal says there are no reports of anyone being missing but as a precaution they will bring in dogs later today. Again, that i
Surface. Good evening. Im heather holmes. The nations 5th largest Transit System into a state of shock tonight. Bart officials led by general manager grace expressed sadness of the loss calling what happened this afternoon near the walnut creek bart station a tragedy. The train struck the two victims near jones and walden roads as the two were inspecting the tracks. Live team coverage. Debra has reaction from union officials. We begin with noel walker. Reporter were now more than 8 hours after that deadly accident and bart police and investigators are still here at the scene. Earlier today, barts director of operations called it a tragedy of greatest proportions. With bart on strike, most trains werent running today. But one train that was running brought a system already at a standstill to its knees. Our hearts and prayers go out to the families of two workers who have just been killed on the bart tracks. The bart train was returning to concord after bringing graffiti cars to be fixed
To see some cooler temperatures with a sea breeze kicking in along the coastline, 60s and low 70s here and about 75 degrees in San Francisco. All right. Lets check out your kcbs traffic with liza battalones. And were looking at a rerun of what we reported to you yesterday as far as bart is concerned. Bart trains are running this morning. They are still talking. No strikes for now. Bottom line no delays for the bart system. You can catch bart today to get to and from work. No problems for the ferry, caltrain or the Altamont Pass. We also have our first accident of the morning in pleasanton. Westbound 580 approaching foothill. A hitandrun accident off to the righthand shoulder. Its not slow down traffic too much right in the middle of the shot and still room on westbound 580 through the livermore valley. 880 237 in milpitas, no construction overnight. No problems there. And all of our Silicon Valley freeways are moving at the speed limit. Thats a look at kcbs traffic. A live look at the
Negotiations continue. Those negotiations are happening right now. Its crisis averted this morning in washington, d. C. The Government Back to work now as lawmakers ended the Government Shutdown and avoided a debt ceiling crisis this week at least for now. Just nine minutes before the midnight deadline, the deal to end the dual dilemmas arrived at the white house. President obamas signature moments later marked the official end of the Government Shutdown and raised the debt ceiling. Last night on capitol hill, the deal passed easily out of the senate and then through the house largely with democratic support. The president praised congress for finally reaching an agreement. Well begin reopening our government immediately. And we can begin to lift this cloud of uncertainty and unease from our businesses and from the American People. Reporter the deal keeps the government funded through january 15th but a budget conference in congress now has to come up with a broader budget deal by dece