Cpuc leaving open the option of adjusting them once the National Transportation safety board investigation is complete. Rules include low tech, and high tech items like an Early Warning alarm system letting workers know when a train is on the way and let operators know there is someone ahead it was during the recent strike that two men were killed in walnut creek n response, cpuc ordered new emergency safety rules for all 12 transit agencies. It is unfortunately too often taking a tragedy for us to realize where gaps are. Reporter bart workers that died were on the tracks with what is called simple approval. Workers are responsible for their own safety. Bart has done way with the process. New rules include threeway communications between central control, new safety programs and standardized clothing. Us as workers know what we need. We know what we see. Reporter San Francisco muni workers are desperate for better training. We should be traind and updated yearly not biyearly or sitting in a classroom eight hours. Its about getting back out on the platform and training on any mode youre working. Reporter agencies have 90 days to implement most of the new rules. Members of bart two unions will vote on the tentative contract that ended the strike. Workers getting a theyll start contributing to their own pensions fchl approved bart board will vote on november 21st, or a special meeting before then. Engineers from ora cell and google have been brought in to help fix the governments troubled Health Care Web site. Health care. Gov has been plagued with glitches. Information Technology Provider were doing everything we can to assist those contractors who make health care. Gov a highly reliable system. The government identified two experts working on this project. Miky dickerson is a engineer on leave from google, Greg Gershman previously worked for the white house were learning more about a vicious dog attack in antioch. Last night a man walking his dogs when two loose dogs attacked three neighbors rushed outside and tried to help. There was a lady across the street who was brave. She came out and started squirting water on the pit bull. Another guy down the street ended up getting in the fight i think he went to the hospital. Another girl went to the hospital. The neighbors were really helpful. None of the injuries was serious, one dog was shot by a Police Officer the second and a puppy returned to the scene, captured by animal control officers the owner has ten days to come forward or the dogs will be put down. A lawyer for the Sonoma County sheriffs deputy who shot and killed a 13yearold boy spoke today with abc7 news she says the deputy feels terrible about the loss of the young man but he had no option but to fire the weapon. Abc7 News Reporter vick slee live with the story only on abc7 news. Vic . Reporter abc7 news learned andy lopezs mother filed a claim against Sonoma County ask sheriffs office. Here it s just filed today and of course, this is the first step to a fullfledged lawsuit. He feels for the loss of the life. For the loss for the family, for the community. But the deputys lawyer says it doesnt minimize the threat. An ak 47 with no markings it was a replica gun pointed in his direction. Those weapons, they pierce body armor. They pierce, go right through patrol vehicles. And this is a residential neighborhood. The deputy ordered 1 or 2 times for mr. Lopez to drop the gun. Police are investigating the shooting saying it was only ten seconds before the time he radioed and time he fired shots. Protestors say they were shocked. I cannot understand how this happened in such a short, short time. Ten seconds, and the boy is murdered. He says he fired when the barrel rose towards the deputies. So, once the lethal threat was posed and he felt he had no other option but to use a firearm lawyers for the family say they will hold a News Conference on monday. Family members will be there the law firm is a highpowered law firm out of Southern California and sued the city of los angeles for millions of dollars in the notorious lapd rampart scandal that changed the face of the Los Angeles Police department. Vic lee, abc7 news. Thank you. A san jose man arrested after police say he left his children aflown a car overnight. Julio reyes taken into custody last night. Milpitas police say his two children were left sievend a car for more than 14 hours. Police tracked him down to to report his car, and children were missing. Police have arrested an after School Child Care worker accused of inappropriately touching an Elementary School girl. Hes accused of trying to kiss and touch a young girl during an after School Program two weeks ago. He was taken into custody in his home last week, now out on 100,000 bail. And do due to appear in court in december, police are trying to determine if there are additional victims. In Central TexasOfficials Say a driver was swept out of a vehicle south of austin. Crews made dozens of rescues and intrn using boats and rafts and helicopters. Some schools had to cancel classes and towns in ohio, kentucky and indiana moved halloween to friday because of the threat of bad weather there. Extreme weather there, just gorgeous here. Yes gochlth to be a nice night for everybody heading out for trick or treating. We. Some have probably begun already. Sunny skies across the bay area right now. Its mild. Current conditions from our camera here at abc7, blue skies. Temperatures 64 in San Francisco. 68, oakland. San carlos, 72. 75, 63 half moon bay. Another live view from our sutro tower camera. Blue skies its 74 in santa rosa. Here is the trick or treat forecast. Going to be clear this evening. But nice, mild still at 5 00 p. M. Temperatures in the 60s, upper 60s and almost 70s as a matter of fact. Dark by 7 00. Still mild, getting cooler, temperatures that time around 61 degrees or so. By 9 00 for you late night naughty trick or treaters, chilly. Temperatures 56 degrees i havent had a chance to put on my costume but im wearing my funny face. At all times, unfortunately oh, my. Yes 49ers activated alleden smith. Smith had been on leave of absence following a series of legal troubles last month a 24yearold was arrestd and charged with dui following an sdenlt earlier this week, he turned himself in to face felony weapons and possessions charges. That stems from another case. Smith could face a suspension from nfl. The league waits until legal issues are resolved. He can play throughout the season. Well see what the nfl has to say about it. Other niner news, today the Santa Clara Stadium Authority announced earthquakes will have the honor. The team hosting Seattle Sounders august 2nd of next year. The date of the first niners game has yet to be announced. Still head on abc7 news at 4 00, the story behind this chase and crash. Plus, a cab driver may look familiar to you. Then, a popular hot sauce in hot water. A judges decision on a few tour of the california factory, and its foul smell. Lets take a look at the trick or treat commute. Its 280 and 17. Traffic backing up on the righthand side of the screen. Oncoming traffic towards cupertino moving nicely. Back with more on abc7 news at 4 00 right after this. Hose whove bed ewelcome to covered california. Now, you can no longer be denied coverage because of a preexisting condition. Enroll today at coveredca. Com. You know Police Chases are dangerous but dhek out. Dash cam video in wisconsin. Here is another look. You can see the suspected drink driver crashes into a barrier. His car then catapults into the cruiser the second car cannot avoid debris two. Deputies were injured in this. This was the drivers third dui arrest coming just five months after being arrested on Sexual Assault charges. That is frightening. Now, google got a new phone out sch z. Chinas alibaba on hiring blitz. Reporter google unveiled nexus five. The phone runs the latest version of android. Its available now at 349. Alibaba group hoping to lure the best and brightest tech talents to help improve its mobile presence, paying big bucks to do it, planning to offer salaries that are triple of those of last years average pay. At and t executives said to be laying ground work for a takeover of vodafone. The companies have not entered into formal negotiations it could create the Largest Telecommunications operator by sale. U. S. Stocks lower for a second day as investors speculate the Federal Reserve could scale back stimulus measures your bloomberg Silicon Valley index sliding as well. Ora cell investors rejected Larry Ellisons pay packet. Shareholders declined compensation with others in a nonbinding vote today the decision comes after a proxy firm said salaries were out of sync with the company performance. From bloomberg studios in San Francisco, larry, carolyn, back to you. Happy halloween. To you, too. Emily. Waiting until last minute to get costume is ghoulish. Yes. Sorry. If you have costume stores around the bay area, busy with pro cra craft procrastinators. Reporter nudging is scarier than being the last to find a costume. These are in it together. They arrived in palo alto without spirit. Walking by and said its lame. So we came up with something here quickly. Reporter many costumes remain, even though its been what they call a busy season. National Retail Federation says people are spending 2. 6 billion. Popular are . Adults . Super heros and walking dead. Adventure time. Kids, doc mcstuffins. Reporter traditional costumes seem to be popular year after year. The three coworkers had a tough time finding a good, work appropriate costume but settled on a theme. Jail inmates everybody will see us chained to our desks. Will they think this makes sense for you guys . Maybe some of us more than others yes. Reporter weve got a cute young ghirl a doctor costume but what about pets . It should come as no surprise. People are expected to spend 300 million on pet costumes this year. Matt keller abc7 news. Weve been getting great halloween photos. Check out this one. Celebrating at central Elementary School. More young trick or treaters for you. Dracula, and snow white. Ready to get candy. Say hello to grandma kalesey. That is a popular picture today. How old is she . Two . Here she is with a walker. The caption says trick or treat, by the way have you seen my dentures . We havent had a chance to dress up yet. I wanted to go. You know . Jail house trio. But you guys are yes. At least you did that. Its nice, sunny and bright across the bay area. Mild day continuing to be at at this hour. Forecast, clear and cool. Its going to be mild tomorrow and pleasant over the weekend. And cooler. A large patter keeping into early next week. There will be a cool down. Now, lets talk about dry octobers. Today is the last day of october. In San Francisco there is no measurable rainfall this october. This is since 1849 back when i was beginning my forecasting career. Last dry october for San Francisco was 1980 but this is no indicator of what kind of rainy season were going to have. Weve had rainiest and some driest rainy seasons after october. Ghosts will disappear overnight. Well be left with clear skies. And owe lows into upper 30s. Most of the area lows into mid to upper 40s. Tomorrow, another lovely day. High temperatures mid to upper 70s. 74 san jose. 77 in gilroy. Peninsula, low to mid70s. Mid to upper 60s on the coast. Downtown San Francisco, a high of 70 in south San Francisco. 71. 67 in the sunset district. North bay, mid60s on the coast, mid70s in north bay valleys. 75 napa. East bay highs low to mid70s. And inland east bay will have mid70s. Up to about 76 in fairfield and livermore. Here is the accuweather forecast. Mild weather into weekend but cooler than tomorrow. Much cooler in fact on sunday and monday. Dont forget set clocks back over the weekend. Warming up a little bit tuesday, wednesday. And then, we cool down sharply again, thursday. Its a slight, slight hint of maybe showers moving in by next thursday but its early. Yes okay. Thank you. Okay. Up next unning for gettable sdpreen a movie a christmas story now frozen in time. A bay Area Organization helping people with a gathering in ind for a christmas strichl the scene is where the boy was triple dog deared to stick his tongue on to a flag pole. Houston of hammond, indiana unveiled a statue to honor that scene. Im speechless at this point. Its awesome. That is amazing. Its breath taking. Schwartzs tongue was not injured in the making of the movie the pole was plastic with a pole and suction cup. He says people tell us they cant watch because it makes them cringe. It does. Great move eye. People hailing a cab in West Palm Beach should be leery about who is behind the wheel. Get in the car. The face might in the be familiar but horror fans may recognize that left eye the guy driving the taxi is steve dash playing jason, the deranged killer from the first two friday the 13th turning towards alaska. Wrong sound there. That youll hear that story coming up sports in just a bit. Story telling about was steve dash in friday the 13th movies hes appeared in 42 films. So hes perfect for driving people on halloween. Yes. Coming up the new job for the man that leaked private information about nsa. Plus, millions will see government benefits cut as of tomorrow. Impact well see in california. Shes 83 years old and an International Jewel Thief . What she has to say about her crimes well have the story coming up. After a long study and lots of deliberation, passengers no longer have to put away hand held so yso you can happily let the grlife get in the way, while planning for tomorrow. So you can finish the Great American novel banking for the life you have investing for the life you want chase. So you can one in seven americans received food stamps tomorrow, benefits will drop. Now, why this is happening and impact well see near california. Well, they called it a trick or treat protest saying congress is up to tricks meaning millions will go without foods they need. This small protest outside of the Federal Building highlights a major crisis looming for more than 47 million americans. Starting tomorrow, a temporary hike in food stamp benefits put in place during the recession goes away. In california, more than 4 Million People will be impacted and 67 will be households with children. A maximum food benefit for a family of four will be cut by 36. For a single person, ten a month. Here is john wilsons plan to cope. I can probably fast two days im trying that. You know . 11 is about 2, 3 days of food stamps. Reporter congress is debating a farm bill that includes deeper cuts and more eligibility restrictions for food stamps. Army dillon blames the president for what she can c. Smisplaced priorities. Our president spent hundreds of billions on alternative energy. 600 million given to a company with a failed web site for the health care program. And so, where are the priorities . The drop is likely to put the squeeze on food banks and emergency pantries like south hayward parish. More people show up needing to makeup for what they cant buy. Its a tight stretch. Worst case with would be giving people three days per week, we may only be able to give two days per week. Reporter they say they will ask for more financial donations and food. Syria apparently met an important deadline in chemical weapons disposal efforts the organization for prohibition of chemical weapons says the assad reej yiem next target date, november 14th. That is where a plan to destroy ammunitions must be finalized. Nsa leaker Edward Snowden starts work at the Technical Support division of russias largest web sites. The founder of the company invited snowden to join his team a while back. He faces espionage charges and theft of Government Property in the u. S. For revealing information about the nsas data gathering networks. The doctor convicted in the death of Michael Jackson has sued texas. He accuses the texas medical board of prematurely revoking his license he was released this week after serving less than two years for involuntary manslaughter. An 83yearold woman known for stealing valuable jewelry around the world is back in jail. Doris payne appeared before a judge after she was released from prison. Abc News Reporter brandy with more. Reporter behind that smile is a jewel thief. Authorities say the 83yearold is accused of stealing a half carat diamond ring from a manager of this palm desert store. Did he not want to be identified. When you see someone that old, you dont think theyre going steal. Payne has a 50year history of stealing jewelry around the world worth 2 million according to the new documentary film the scomplief crimes of doris payne there has never been a day i went to steal that i did not get what i wanted. Reporter she was convicted in 2011 of swiping a valuable ring from this macys. She has absolutely no remorse. To say i have no remorse . That is people who dont know me. Reporter none of her victims knew her they say payne dressed up, using fake names when swiping jewels i have taken a pin out of monte carlo. From cartier . Wow. Now, behind bars charged with felony grand theft her latest alleged victim doesnt think shell be there long. Shell be out again, doing to it someone else. Reporter she was sentenced to five years but released serving only half of the time. Abc news, los angeles. Coming up on abc7 news at 4 00 revellers, good and bad after red sox win the world series plus, when youre big poppa you do things on the grand scale. Yes im spencer christian. Nothing ghoulish about the afternoon. Beautiful view. How long weather is going to last in my accuweather forecast coming up. And its throw back thursday. But wait a minute. First traffic. Youre looking at is a San Francisco skyway now. Its foggy in both directions. Particularly for those making their way north. Theyre going to be late to trick or treat. Yes and were posting photos of members of the abc7 news team and their child in costumes. See if you can see that kid over the edge of the sofa . Go to our pages and make sure guess. Well tell you who this myster to those whoworried. Poked and prodded. Taken risks. And lived in a state of what if . Welcome to a new state. Of health. Welcome to covered california. The place to find quality, affordable coverage. Financial help for those in need. And nobody can be denied because of a preexisting condition. Enroll now at coveredca. Com or call 18007526631. Hasnt happened since 1918. A wild scene as red sox clinched at home, winning world series. Wilder scene on the streets of boston afterwards. Thousands of fans hitting streets to celebrate. Most of them were well behaved a few people take things too far. Police arrived to chase away thugs trying to overturn a car. People were inside of the vehicle by the way. Nine people were arrested for unruly behavior. Six and a half months after Boston Marathon bombings crowds took celebrations to the races finish line. Today, more celebrating even at the white house. Take my picture. What a great night. I was up late with my son. Congratulations to Boston Red Sox world champions. That is how white house spokesperson jay carney started his briefing. Red sox hero david ortiz took home extra cash, named mvp. He may need it to cover a bar bill. This shows the player known as big poppy hoisting a giant gold bottle of champagne. His teammates celebrated around him. Yes according to tmz it was 15i liter bottle of champagne that we drink often, costing 70,000 a bottle retail. About 120,000s n ndz in a nightclub a waste of quality beverage there. Big poppy makes 14 million a year hes fine with it. A few minutes ago we showed you a throw back picture of a member of the abc7 news team. I recognized myself in that photo. This is before and after. You have a lovely foerhead. Now, you understand why i wear bangs to cover that fivehead. This is the best i can do. That jackolantern is not here my brother is in the background there. Nice. Spencer . Any old photos . Nochlt we didnt have cameras in those days. I had to hold the lamp for Thomas Edison inventing the light bulb. Sunny skies now. Lets move along now. Look at the drop monitor. This is orange that is indicating a severe drought wex need rainfall here. Actually tomorrow, its going to be on the east coast. Atlantic coast going to be soggy including california here in the bay area, milder than today. Highs tomorrow into mid to upper 70s inland and mid70s around the bay. Noid upper 60s on the coast. Lovely weather. Great trick or treating weather oochlt yes thank you. Up next a foul smell. A judges ruling today in the battle over a popular hot sauce. Plus, the ability to help people with disabilities. A bay Area Organization making a big difference. Yes. Im michael finney. Ill have a list of the topranked electronic gifts this year a popular chili sauce known as rooster sauce will continue to flow. A Southern California city named irwindale tried to shut down the factory. Neighbors say the smell coming from the factory gives them watery ooiz. They process 100 Million Pounds of peppers per year the factory will stay open and another hearing is next month. An organization dedicated to helping people with disabilities thrive is celebrating 50 years. What began as a sheltered environment for children of 12 families has grown into a place that Fosters Community inclusion. A look through the eyes of one of the clients. For michael, painting brought him peace. Its relaxing. His passion is reflected on the walls of abilities united, serving people of all age was a range of disabilities. What is your favorite . Lion. Hes nice. Its a talent fostered by abilities united. His works have been sold throughout the bay area and beyond. To michael its huge self esteem build. Now he knows hes an artist and people, anywhere, i meerngs he sold work internationally. Its huge. Reporter executive director says michael thrived, learning independent living skill was a coach. Things you and i take for granted like going out, shopping, traveling on the bus, cleaning our place, doing a budget, those skills we try to teach so that the people that were serving can be a successful as possible out there in the community. Reporter tell me about what this program has helped you with. Become independent. Help my social skills and theyre impressed with my skills. Reporter his skills are impressive. He has a job at men low college working in the cafeteria. The boss is pleased with his performance. The job came back b. Through the employment program. As soon as weve got someone to the point theyre able to interview and hold down a job in the community, that turns their lives around. Reporter michaels uncle, chester marvels at the changes in his nephew. I dont think michael would have appreciation for his self if he hadnt been involved with abilities united. I mean, he has a lot of pride now. And a lot of self esteem. That, he didnt have before. Reporter its helped him grow from artist to proud employee and home chef. Reporter what is your favorite meal to prepare now. Baked chicken. My uncle loves it. I can envision him not living with us at some point. Reporter youd miss the chicken . Yes. Hed have to come home and cook once in a while so we wouldnt miss him. Reporter michael relishes his gainful employment, and his artistic expression. To see more of his works or find out how to support abilities united go to our web site and look under see it on tv. That is fantastic story. Yes. Neat organization. Moving on Consumer Reports released its list of top gifts for the holiday season. Michael finney has a look. What youre getting us . Right . Best thing is that much that Consumer Reports picked out will fit into many of our budgets. Not this first item. The samsung 55 combines the best of l. E. D. And plasma screen. The retails for 9,000. That is my gift for larry. Then as with most new technologies, the price will drop. Other gifts, apple iphone five s, lgs g two come was a bigger screen. At 35 a Google Chrome cast may be the bargain of the season. Looks like a usb key but there is a hdmi plug. Over wifi it allows to stream video, audio, movies down load and turns any tv into a smart tv. How cool is that . We have a link to the Consumer Reports article on top electronic gifts at abc7 news. Com. Irs is warning about a phone scam sweeping the country now. Conartists calling fachlers claiming they owe back taxes. Callers threaten to arrest folk whos dont pay up. Many targets are recent immigrants how low is that . If you get a call like this, its a fraud you should hang up and report it to police. Dell computers replacing lap tops for customers complaining their dell smells. Customers reported their lap tops came out of the box smelling like cat urine. This came from the new alta book. Customers joked it should be renamed catitude. Dell says it came from a machine part now has been changed now, coming up at 5 00, a credit card warning head of the holiday season. What you need to know before you sign up for those deals that allow to you buy now, pay later. Wait until you see the things that come with these. What you will, and wont be able to do next time you fly. Coming up at 5 00 secrecy sells. Wait until you see the bay areas newest tourist attraction. And wag the dog. Reminder join us for a exclusive, a politician had a public melt down telling the story only on abc7 news how a sex tape and serious drug addiction led to the scandal z her famous husbands response. Dan noyes has the interview tonight on abc7 news at 11 00. For years weve heard flight attendants to turn off our electronics. Fear the devices will be interfering with Cockpit Technology this, is about to change. Were live a look at this for us. David . Reporter anyone ever flown is familiar with switch it off command. Its estimated a third of the passengers forget or ignore that. Soon its going to be history. An estimated 2thirds of Airline Passengers carry a smart phone or cell phone. 30 , a tablet. Flyers are happy about the decision aflooi plying to the use of hand held devices. Im traveling for bichls i can stay tuned in and plugged into catching up on e mails and doing work. So to me, its a great thing. And i dont have to carry a paper work as well as e reader. Reporter however, they have to stay on Airplane Mode they cant be used for voice calls. Flight attendants will no longer have to police passengers. Virgin america just debuting this video will have to revise it. Each must submit a device plan for certification. Some hope to implement by tomorrow, Airline IndustryAnalyst Thinks it wont roll out instantly. Possible that airline a may have this in place. Airline b may not. But, the faa rules are going to be uniform. Faa asked airlines to be consis stevenlt we asked why faa took so long. He called faa a conservative agency that puts safety first. Plus in response, improvements have been made to the devices, aircraft, and the technology. I hopefully they did good science on it im sure airlines are pushing to get that changed for Customer Service reasons if it comes, it comes and that is great. Thanks for joining us for abc7 news at 4 00. Abc7 news at 5 00 begins right now. This is not bad this, is deep. Two dogs came out of nowhere to go on attack. Were live in the neighborhood where the search is on for their owner. Also, that deadly bart accident creates Ground Breaking worker safety rules. Wait until you see the bay areas newest tourist attraction. Live on the roof of the kgotv Broadcast Center im sandhya patel with a spooktacular trick or treat forecast. Youre not going to want to miss this one. Stay tuned. Good evening, search is on for owner two of dog thats went on the attack in antioch, injuring four people. A neighbors dog was hurt. Police shot and killed one of the pit bulls and allen wong is live at antioch animal control office. Allen . Reporter police are waiting for the pit bull owner to show up here to claim the dog. He is not facing criminal charges just a fine and challenge of convincing authorities his dog is not vicious today we spoke to the man attacked while walking his dog. Right at the exit of the path is where the first attack took place. Reporter brian showed how two pit bulls bit through a jacket, ripping two gashes into his hand. The bad wound is here. That is one they the had to stitch up. Reporter the pit bull attacks. I could have done nudging and let this dog kill my dog, or i could try to do something and put my life in danger. Reporter the commotion was loud, shy fisher says she came to help. Came at me. Protecting its puppy under my brothers car. Reporter shy says her father hit the dog then the larger male jumped up and clamped on his face. He was on the ground so shys brother kicked it. Then had to jump on his fathers car. Shys younger brother watched it happen. The dog got up. He kicked the dog off of the car. I hit it on the back of the head. That didnt have a affect. It upset the other pit bull. Reporter battle went on 1015 minutes before Antioch Police arrived and shot the female twice with a shotgun. The male ran off, but later captured and taken, with the puppy to the pound. This is a drainage