Occupy oakland takes to the streets once again tonight. Show of solidarity exactly one year after the night police raided the camp at frank georgia washington plaza. Occupy demonstrators want to reclaim Frank Ogawa Plaza. They march through the streets at times blocking intersection intersections. 7 News Reporter alan wong in the demonstration and has the developing story. Reporter here at the Emergency Operation Center Police say one democrat industrytor threw a rock at a Police Officer and hit him th in the chest so they arrested him and took away his shield. That has been the only arrest so fa far. Right now we are told property easttors are beginning to settle down at Frank Ogawa Plaza where this march began around 7 00 oclock tonight. The group of about 250 plan to demonstrate until dawn and eventually set up a tent at the plaza where the occupy movement maintained a tent city last year. But police are ready to prevent that from happening. They have been keeping their distance and
Tigers 83, to take the first game of the 2012 world series, and the star of the game, Pablo Sandoval. Three home runs, a ties a team record. First, were going to check in with our crews outside the ballpark, to see what the fans are up to now. We begin with ktvus ken pritchett. Reporter its fairly quiet where we are right now outside of at t park. Most of the fans have left the area around the ballpark. Look around the street at the restaurant, a lot of fans still celebrating this victory tonight, earlier just after the game, fans were cheering as they poured out of at t park. High fives, and celebration after a victory in game 1 of the world series. All of the fans that we talked to agreed on what was the highlight of this game. Sandoval, he came through huge. He did his thing. He represented. Oh, my god. He saw him hit one. I saw him hit two, and then i saw him hit three baby oh, my god. Panda sandoval. He almost had four the highlight for you . Sandoval. It was crazy. And zito rocke
Could get to that rally at the plaza. Ryan takeo, any progress in the talks to report . Reporter both sides talked today but it doesnt seem like they made any movement. The union says it wants a fair deal but bart says with skyrocketing medical and pension costs that the workers should pay their share. There is no question that bart employees should get a pay raise. Reporter the question is how much. And at what cost. Our next contract must address the skyrocketing cost of the benefits packages. Reporter bart projects healthcare costs will go up 6 a year for the next four years. The district says employees continuing to pay 92 a month wont cut it. Our premiums are based it goes up by 3 . Reporter atu which represents bart drivers and station agents is quick to point out their costs go up each year. The union maintains its members pay more than barts 92 a month claim. On average we are paying up to 200 a member. Reporter which number is right . 92 a month is the average for employees. R
And temperatures on the climb. Of subtle changes as we head into the weekend. All have a picture 7 day around the bay forecast coming up in just a couple of minutes. Good morning george. George good morning erica. No hot spots but even though it looks like a rough ride to the bay bridge its not at all. Only 16 minutes coming from 580 and highway 24 there were Early Morning hoursproblems at the bay Bridge Street the league relies for activated a half hour above schedule. Metering lights. The Golden Gate Bridge is problem free. We usually see a little more traffic and the northbound direction but so far that does not appear to be the case. Mark now to our other top story. Another bart strike is coming closer to reality this morning as a 72hour notice has been issued. Negotiations wrapped up at around 9 last night and they are set to resume this the three unions in negotiations with bart announced the strike notice last night. This means workers could walk off the job for the second time
Negotiations continue. As we are just hours away from another service shutdown. And hundreds of people are behind bars this morning after being arrested in connections with a protest. Details, ahead. And dozens are injured after a man drove through crowds of people on a Southern California boardwalk. Good morning everyone, im marty gonzales. Lets take a quick look outside this morning. Your sunday forecast. The morning us take a look at the san mateo bridge is a foggy day starting this morning pared. Were also deal with fall over the golden gate bridge. Right now it is about mid 50s in downtown San Francisco. Afternoon highs will be slightly cooler than yesterdays. Will have more in the full report later in the broadcast. On to our top story this morning. Negotiators for both sides say they are making progress. But bart workers are set to strike at not met. Kron fours mike pelton is live at the lafayette bart station with an update, mike . Both sides say they are hopeful that they can