This. In 1995 he publicly raised concerns about firefighting safety at the airport. He was rea in sod, filed a federal lawsuit rea signed, filed a federal lawsuit which he won and also won a monetary settlement. He was once described by a Union Official as a bitter malcontent. I am not and the record speaks for itself. I have never argued for my own gain. All my argument have been for safety, have been for training budgets, have been for staffing. He has spoken out publicly. Was that part of the reason that he was reassigned . Oh, no. Absolutely not. That would be an unethical thing to do. Reporter the Fire Department spokesperson says the backlog is what led to the change in leadership in the Arson Task Force. In that position that was filled over the last year and a half we have seen the number of open Fire Investigation reports grow fivefold. Reporter not only does the task force have a new captain, but the Fire Department has brought along four new investigators and a lieutenant, e
Light sprinkles possible. Temperatures in the 50s and 60s. Later today cloud cover throughout the day. Temperatures in the 60s and in the 70s. Full forecast at 18 minutes past the hour. Watch out for an accident in the northbound direction of 101 just outside of the exit. Three cars blocking the left lane right now its not slowing down traffic but it may cause a backup later this morning. In the middle of the rain northbound 101 at todd road an accident at santa rosa. Well have a complete look at kcbs traffic. The first meaningful rain of the fall is on its way to the bay area. And kpix 5s kiet do is at vista point in marin county where rain is expected later this morning. Reporter bring it on. We are live out here overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge. Out here in the elements it is cool, dry and breezy but as roberta tells us, things are going to change and we are ready for it out here it the Golden Gate Bridge. This is the scene in san jose last night. A light steady shower fell in san
Good morning, roberta. Hi there, everybody. 580 looking good. All the roadwork we had overnight through livermore has been picked up so all lanes are open for you in both directions but there is a hitandrun accident in san jose northbound on the guadalupe parkway. Im have details coming up with kcbs traffic. A resident interrupts a home burglary and is shot. The burglars were seen on surveillance video. Now Police Believe the same three suspects are behind a string of burglaries and as andria borba tells us, Police Need Help identifying them. Reporter in the course of two minutes thursday morning, this blue honda buzzed by a home on the 300 block of green parkway twice. San jose police say this is how three guys cased the home before breaking in and shooting the man. Two minutes after the blue honda drives by at 9 50 a. M. , a young guy in black glasses rings the doorbell several times then leaves. Five minutes tick by. Thats when the guy walks past the pool and into the garage. He mak
49ers just hit another low. The team cutting ties with ray mcdonald after we broke the story this morning that hes facing new allegations of Sexual Assault. Were covering multiple angles of this story. Jody hernandez has the reaction from frustrated fans, Geraud Moncure is with our 49ers insider. Damian trujillo broke the story. This was supposed to be a dream season at levis stadium. Its not happening. For the second time in less than a year, ray mcdonald is facing serious questions from San Jose Police. Now the niners stood by mcdonald during a previous arrest and investigation, but today gm trent ballky said the team had had enough. Back in august and september, due process is a term the 49ers frequently used when defending their decision to keep ray mcdonald on the field during a Domestic Violence investigation. Today after learning of a Sexual Assault investigation the team said its patience has worn thing. This organization has a strong belief in due process and has and has demon
You have to be able to abide by that. Reporter San Jose Police say they are still gathering evidence related to the latest allegations. We spoke with Ray Mcdonalds mother via telephone today. She did not want to go on camera, but she told us that the allegations have no merit. Were live at levis stadium, im dame thian trujillo. The epic decline for this franchise now. No playoffs, a lame duck head coach, offthefield issues and a lukewarm demand for tickets at the new stadium. A lot of problems this season as it comes to a close. Nbc bay areas Jodi Hernandez is live in San Francisco with more. This is a mess on many levels. Reporter thats right, raj, and a lot of 49ers fans are scratching their heads. Im here at zekes sports bar where people have been watching the news about mcdonald all afternoon. Many are questioning the teams timing on his firing, asking why now . Miguel reporter the buzz at kmbr radio is all about linebacker ray mcdonald. The Police Investigation into Sexual Assault