It will help change the culture in the capitol. Something else happened back in 2012, assemblywoman Christina Garcia says that year at a work event, a lobbyist grabbed her buttocks. Are you touching my body in a way that is not welcomed, its harassment. Reporter garcia is also the chair of the legislative womens caucus. When the story of the behavior resurfaced, she tweeted, quote, i refuse to work with him and anyone who takes part in harassment or assaults. Istandwithelise. He was the juror whip in the assembly. Its job to make sure democrats vote the party wants them to. So avoiding him might not be easy. Its not our responsibility. Its not the victims responsibility. Its how do those in power, how do they fix the problem. Reporter an thenny issued a statement about this, saying, quote, how incidents of harassment were handled in the past can inform our current efforts to improve the system. He did not call for any further punishment or for him to step down from his current leadersh
Near palm springs. The bus was traveling towards los angeles and was about an hour into the trip. Many of those killed were sitting toward the front of the bus asleep when the crash happened. It slammed into a big rig trailer traveling much slower. The force was so violent, the front end of the bus was completely surrounded by the truck. When it hit the back of the big rig of the trailer, the trailer itself entered about 15 feet into the bus. So you can see that it was a substantial impact. The Highway Patrol says the tour bus was operated by usa holiday based out of los angeles. Inspections of the companys only bus were done annually at least for the past three years. No problems were found. The ntsb has sent investigators to the crash site. The chp has also launched their own investigation. In arizona 17 people were taken to the hospital after a massive pileup this afternoon. It happened on interstate 17 just north of phoenix. Two dozen vehicles collided afer a commercial cattle haul
Live from the kgotv Broadcast Center this is abc7 news. On one side of the bay Police Continue to search for the gunman who fired on one of their own. While on the other, officers prepare to leave for a memorial to their colleagues in baton rouge. Good evening. Im eric thomas. In both cases the bottom line is officer safety. It is why local departments are on high alert. Abc7 News Reporter joins us live now with more on the story. Sergio . The officer who was fired upon last night in oakland has been released from the hospital. Unfortunately the person who fired at her is still on the loose. The radio calls from the Oakland Police officer who was shot at are startling. I just got shot at. I cant get out of the car. Witnesses describe a frantic scene after the officer crashed into another vehicle. And i can see people running toward the scene yelling hitandrun. Then you hear a gunshot. Police have not released details on exactly what happened. But the mayor describes an attack that is d
Twitter, but for know thats the latest from contra costa county, lilian kim, abc7 news. Thank you. In los angeles county, an out of control wildfire in Santa Clarita has grown to 4 square miles and is being blamed for one death. Authorities say the fire burned through 18 homes and now is threatening 1500 others. Mandatory evacuation orders are in place for communities near the firelines. A mans body was found in a burned out car. That fire is just 10 contained. Today, calfirefire expanded mandatory evacuation orders because of wildfire burning near big sur in monterey county. The blaze erupted friday morning and is now burned at least 16 square miles. Firefighters say 1600 structures are threatened and that fire is just five percent contained. And taking a look now, live from the emeryville camera, there are clear skies bit Health Officials are warning about possible air quality issues. Lets check in now with meteorologist drew tuma and live doppler 7hd. Were talking about the air qual
We will check on the accident when we return. In travis, texas, more violence against Law Enforcement an officer has been shot and killed in his own home in round rock, north of austin. His body was found in the backyard. Neighbors are shocked. I want to cry. I just feel so bad for all of other brothers in arms as well as. His family. So. You feel helpless. Officials believe the deputy interrupted a bug her at his home and was shot. The deputy was just about to retire after 32 years of service. Police in oakland are hunting for the person would boldly opened fire on a Police Sergeant over the weekend. We identified the Sergeant Clark based on radio calls for help. She crash on saturday and was injured in the patrol car and the gunman walk up and fired at her. The shooter got away. Clark was released from the hospital yesterday. Oakland officers have been riding in pairs after the deadly shootings in dallas and baton rouge but show was solo because slow a supervisor. Ait is something we