Now. I dont know if i could pick him up now, but, you know, he didnt feel very heavy at that moment. I do want to know how fast was he going. I know they slow down drastically right before they get here. Bart says the train was traveling at about 36 miles an hour. But its this picture taken by tony bodilla after the fact that shows one mans gratitude towards the actions of another. Fortunate that god put me there. And he got see another day. And i spoke to him later, i said hey, pay it forward. Hero is a term used too often and too loosely. Oconnor choked up when asked how he felt. Its what were supposed to do. Now oconnor was a train operator for 20 s,ay add. You know, he joked with the press today saying that it was a good thing that his team, the 49ers werent playing yesterday because otherwise he would have stayed at home. And i have to tell you, were glad as well. Were live in oakland, Lyanne Melendez, abc7 news. He was incredible, lyanne. What about the fellow who fell on to the
Just second hitting an intoxicated man. Meet the worker that saved his life. I was like dude, you almost didnt make it. It really feels awkward to be called a hero. Um, because, phew. Kpix 5 news at 7 00 starts now with an outrage over a Halloween Costume that got one south bay teacher suspended. Good evening, im ken bastida. And im veronica de la cruz. The question tonight, what was the teacher thinking . Kpix 5s devin fehely reports from milpitas. Reporter this teachers job is in jeopardy, and because of his actions, an entire School Community has been drawn into an uncomfortable conversation about race. Students at Milpitas High School said the teacher had discussed the costume meant to look nicpper and activist comm before halloween. Mr. Carter has been planning this costume for about a month. Reporter its not clear, however, when the teacher, who is white, decided to add black face to the outfit. There are a couple of people of color in that class, and despite, um, feedback for hi
Theshelf onesizefitsall, it was specifically and specially designed for the bay area needs. At noon the media got a chance to do whats now only weeks away for writers, the chance to experience the new fleet of the future. We rode south from self a word to fremont and back. The cars were fresh with the new train smell are quieter and smoother. They have a top speed of 70 miles per hour, 10 file faster than the current fleet. These highest of all hightech trains are still on shakedown test rights. We have made 3000 modifications since theyve arrived. Thats software and tweaks. None of these are huge. Reporter most modifications are made by the manufacturer onsite. Parts unique check lift is not compatible with the checks the site manufactures east. Their way better according to a veteran operator. It was a pretty car that did not move and now its a pretty car that runs an automatic. The operators, regardless of the length of time has to learn. Reporter you will notice the cars have less
Happening now. Crews are working to repair a ruptured gas line that forced the evacuation of homes in san jose this morning. This is video from our partnership with abc7 news. Recent storms contributed to rupture. Which was reported at around 11 am. 3 homes were evacuated. It happened on suncrest avenue and perie lane near Alum Rock Park. No injuries have been reported. The problem was fixed by 3 this a federal judge in florida has reversed the order that would have allowed the wife of the orlando nightclub shooter out on bail. The young mother has been locked up in the santa rita jail in dublin since her arrest in january. Kron4s Maureen Kelly has new details on the prosecutions case and reaction from a friend of noor salman. Have mercy let her come out now and see her sonthats the plea to the judge in florida from a woman who says noor salman is like a daughter to her. She says she and salmans mother cried after hearing the decision blocked that would have to let the young mother ret
Questioning the mayors ability to lead. The mayor sat down with us yesterday for a bay area exclusive oneonone interview. Mayor, thanks so much for being on the program. When and how did you first learn about the alleged sexual relationships between the Oakland Police officers and the teenaged sex worker . I learned about them in march from the city administrator, sand are sabrina landris. But i should have been briefed earlier. Thats why we are not just investigating the misconduct but also investigative process. Oakland has had three Police Chiefs in nine days. It currently has no chief. The city administrator is overseeing the department. Did you have a Succession Plan in place whether you let chief sean wentz go . The fact that he went quickly of not anticipated. We made decisions that we thought were the fweft moment. I have said the best at the moment. I have said it was a mistake to bring ben farrell in without completely having vetted him prior to announcing his appointment. I