Traffic, this is ktvu. Fox two news at noon. Good afternoon. Im Gasia Mikaelian im andre senior. Thank you for joining us. Lets get right to some breaking news from the east bay. Now a vehicle has crashed into the carquinez bridge toll plaza. So if youre planning to travel in the area, be prepared for delays as you approach the toll plaza, the crockett Martinez Fire Department says at least four people were injured. We do not know the extent of their injuries right now, but as you can imagine, this type of thing can cause backups heading north on the towards the toll plaza. So if youre heading in that area, maybe you want to try and find an alternate route for the time being, or expect some slowdowns in the meantime, we will keep following this story and bring you all the latest developments as they become available. Now to this story. Oaklands Newest Police chief is officially on the job. Thats after the city went more than a year without a Permanent Police chief. As ktvu james torres
Six. He was known for his work with glide Memorial Church in San Franciscos tenderloin, but to those who came to celebrate his life today, it was much more. Good evening everyone. Im mike mibach and im julie julie haener. Those who spoke knew him as a father, husband, mentor and a friend to all, especially those in need. Ktvu Bailey Ocarroll was there as the bay area came together, packed the church and lined up around the block to pay their respects. We used to sing this song every sunday morning and im grateful to be here today. Its impossible to measure exactly how many lives someone touches in their lifetime, but if sundays celebration of life was an indicator of anything, it would be that reverend Cecil Williams impacted more people than many hoped to. Cecil williams was an amazing person who fought for social justice and equality. His wise leadership and incredible achievements had a huge impact on the world, inspiring people. Even today, his legacy serves as a reminder that one
Box two, a neighborhood in the east bay on edge tonight after several shots are fired, including one into a familys home. We want to be safe around. Live in oakland. No one was reportedly hurt, but now Community Members are calling for change. Good evening. Im julie julie haener and im joey hta. That shooting happened at 32nd and hamlin in oakland, just south of the 580. Family members say theyre grateful to be safe after a bullet went right through thr wiow. Just one neighborhood where folks are on edge tonight. And one neighbor who saw people running from the crime scene is calling for an end to the violence. Just behind this bullet pierced window. Is where an oakland man tells ktvu he was lying on the couch sunday when a bullet shot right through the room, also home at the time, his wife and their three year old child are. We need more police around here. Oakland police could be seen investigating the shooting at east 32nd street and hamlin avenue in the tuxedo neighborhood, one blo
Lisa williams. Take a look at video of williams when he celebrated his 94th birthday back in september. After 60 years as the spiritual leader, william stepped away from the church to focus on family and his health. William accepted the position of pastor back in 1963. He grew the congregation 10,000 people and he was a wellknown activist. The mayor just sent us the statement that reads crowd, reverend Cecil Williams was the conscience of our community. He spoke out against injustice and he spoke for the marginalized. Compassion and wisdom always putting the people first and never relenting in his pursuit of justice and equality. His kindness brought people together and envision changed our city and the world. I can tell you our assignment desk is making calls to other leaders right now in San Francisco we will bring you reactions throughout her evening newscast. Reverend Cecil Williams at the age of 94. Caught up in a sting. A fire captain for san jose targeted presenting a list of pi
Are saying this certainly steps things up a notch. We know that the u. S. Chapter there is saying this was designed to minimize the risk to afghan and u. S. Soldiers but maximize the damage to the islam tick state. This bomb was about 11 tons a few minutes ago i had a chance to talk to ed turzanski with the Foreign Policy Research Institute a terrorism expert i asked him about this target. We know that its a transit point for fighters moving in and out of northwest pakistan. So these fighters have been digging tunnels and mountains also have been trying to burrow themselves in through concealed structures the largest ordinance thats not nuclear in the world its 21,000 pounds. You drop it. It detonates above ground and actually spreads a blast that takes out anything in its path. Its non nuclear but is it a game changer . Well, it is in this sense. Were not going to bug hunt and sending troops into caves and that sort of thing. Although at some point that may be necessary. But we really