Someone jumping over the entrance gate getting onto bart for free. But the board of directors for bart says they are trying to do something about it. They unanimously voted last night on two ordinances to fight this problem and punish fare evaders. Beginning next year, officers will be hired to board bart trains and ask every person for proof of purchase. If you cant provide one, you will be charged 75 the first time, minors will be charged 55. Three strikes will lead to a criminal charge. Frustrated bart riders who pay their fare hope this will force change. The guy just, like, hopped through the emergency exits, didnt even pay and just got on the train. Attendants dont do anything. Reporter 75 of barts operating costs come from people who follow the rules and pay. Officials think it will bring back 8 to 11 million each year. Bart says that fare evasion costs them between 15 million to 25 million every, single year. In San Francisco, jackie ward, kpix 5. Week one of a highprofile murd
A call at kloeckner metals. Thats just around the corner from last nights equipment fire. This one started around 6 15 in a maintenance shop and spread into the main part of the building. Some employees were inside at the time, but everyone got out safely. The cause is under r nvestigationn university of iowa police are searching for a man they say groped several women on campus. Police received three reports overnight from women near uihc and the main library. Theyre searching for a white male, about 5 feet, 10 inches tall. He was wearing red flannel, torn jeans, and flip flops. The university issued a hawk alert. If you see this person, ui police are asking you to contact them, and to not approach him. The Johnson County Sheriffs Office says this man was running a drug house in iooa city. Officers arrested 48 yearold scott hoff back in august. Authorities say he told officers he would get people high in his home. He also allegedly sold someone meth the day before his rrest. Hoff face
The bulls eye on target as the retailer has its Earnings Report since it suffered a Security Breach during the massive holiday season. U. S. Senate Panel Investigating tax evasion has accused Credit Suisse of using cloak and dagger tactics that belong in a spy novel. It alleges c. S. Bankers made 150 trips to the u. S. Between 2002 and 2000208 orchestrate a large scale tax evasion scheme. Some of the things Credit Suisse is accused of operating remote controlled lifts, and bankers accused of filing false visa applications pretending they were tourists and advising clients how to dodge u. S. Tax laws. The Senate Hearing kicks off late today, shares trading at the bottom, just down just over 3 in trading today. The firm came out to say it considers its insurance policies for wealthy u. S. Citizens to be tax compliant. Credit suisse has been preparing for investigations into its products known as insurance wrapper wrappers. The long arm of the u. S. Treasury, by the way good morning, ever
Northbound, rather, south palo alto, northbound 101 at shoreline boulevard is where we have the accident, a spinout, that has one lane blocked. So far you can see cars are moving well with no slow downs in the northbound or southbound direction so the drive is not too shad by. Now a look at the san mateo bridge, if you are headed into the peninsula, away from the east bay, that shows the tail lights westbound headed across to the highrise and it is looking clear into foster city. Eric . Vetoing news, an out of control fire at yosemite is threatening 2,500 homes and forced evacuations, highway 120, a main route in the park, is closed in both directions and campgrounds are under Evacuation Order including a camp that was hosted a special week for 200 senior citizens. The camp is owned and operated by the city of San Francisco. The rim fire has destroyed at least 10,000 acres and is zero percent contained. Katie marzullo will have an update in the next half hour. Fire officials are asking
The doctor rushing to the rescue, alongside First Responders, saving a tourist sitting near the curb. And good morning to our viewers in the west. We a lot of stories developing right now including the court order for the release of former egyptian leader Hosni Mubarak. Lets get right to amy robach for the latest. We begin with that breaking news. Central mexico shaken by a strong earthquake this morning. The magnitude 6. 2 tremor was centered on the pacific coast. Near acapulco. Buildings swayed and theres been at least one strong aftershock, so far no widespread injuries or damage. Also breaking news this morning, from the syria. Asked to a massive gas attack near damascus. Syrian Authorities Say there is no truth to those claims which come as u. N. Inspectors arrive to the past allegations of Nuclear Weapons used. An out of control wildfire on the outskirts of Yosemite National park. If you listen there, you can hear these ferocious flames from the fire thats burned 15square miles.