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KOFY ABC7 News On KOFY 7PM September 13, 2013

Motorcycle in a San Francisco intersection. Tonight the i team has exclusive new information about a possible cover up in this case. Good evening, everybody, im larry beil. Im carolyn johnson. The firefighter behind the reel is accused of being under the influence at the time. The i team obtain that had video and uncovered new information about a corruption investigation at the San Francisco fire department. Dan noyes is here with the developments. The victim from that crash in june now has an attorney and they sent a claim to the city and county of San Francisco. In addition to the dui case, ive learn thered is another criminal investigation into a colleague who may have tried to cover for him. 43yearold firefighter just left station one in a ladder truck on a saturday night in june. On what turned out to be a false alarm, drove three blocks until the Surveillance Video picked up. That is heading right to left. The motorcycle west on howard, the road top to bottom. Quinn blew through a light and smashed into the motorcycle. Sending the rider into a fire hydrant. Rules state the driver has to have control of an intersection before going through. I can now identify the victim as a 50yearold jack frasier. He suffered several broken ribs a punctured lung, broken leg, ampk, foot and neck and back injuries in a hospital for a month, continuing rehabilitation to this day. Through a lawyer, frasier declined to be interviewed but his attorney e mailed a statement that reads he remains in a wheelchair and its unlikely hell recover fully from injuries. Mr. Frasier is cooperating with the direct stourn sources say he began chugging water captured on surveillance camera. He left the bar and tested. 13. And a violation of the policy. Ive learned the police launched a investigation into the firefighters who may have helped him avoid a rest by chugging water, sources tell me several of them deny text org calling quinn until investigators showed them their phone records. Chief white confirmed she recommended quinn be fired and told me the Department Investigation is almost done, and will have to decide whether others violated rules as well. So i showed up in a meeting this afternoon. That is being looked at. The Police Department has a criminal investigation on that. Quinns attorney told me he does not believe charges will be filed but there is no proof he was drunk at the time of the crash. A source close to the firefighters tells me he know his life as a firefighter sofr and is trying to figure out what to do nee. New at 6 00 a San Francisco rec and park worker who ran over a woman with a stiff maintenance truck just issued a statement apologizing for what happened. The 35yearold was killed on thursday, she was relaxing on the grass her 11monthold daughter and family dog were with her. They were not physically injured. Police say the driver took off. He released a statement this evening and reads my family and i wish to express our pro found sorrow to the family of krift skbreen her community of friends. My actions caused the death of this person there is nothing i can do to bring her back. Im devastated by the tragic accident. Mere words can never convey what i and my family feel knowing that a child will grow up without her mother. Nothing we say or do with address the long term sorrowful challenge those left behind will have to face. He is facing vehicular manslaughter and felony hit and run charge news at kf 6 00 a woman accused of attacking a bay area musician on stage has been arrested. She was arrested this morning in dublin, charged with skpault battery after the attack on a musician in july. Chambers just dedicated a song to the family of Trayvon Martin in a blues festival. Potter jumped on stage and pushed him down. Cal fire today confirmed a cause of a morgan fire on mount diablo blaming it on target shooters. Officials did not identify the shooters. Its now 90 contained with full containment suspected by torjs more than a thousand firefighters have been battling that blaze. And East San Jose today the area around story and white roads blocked, locked down almost five hours, officers went door to dmoor a search for a snekt a home invasion. When Police Arrived they took off, running four were caught. Police searched homes and cars for the fifth suspect that managed to get away. Bacteria causing legionnaires disease has been nound a Federal Building 22 years after a fatal outbreak of the disease in the building. Its a story only on abc 7 news. We obtained a Social Security Administration Employee memo that reads that testing done last month found a positive region of legionnaire from water sampling. I think there is a reason to be concerned about health. I got sick 22 years ago. I think i can get sick again, from it. Legionela can cause legionnaires disease a severe lung infection often includes knew moana. A spokeswoman says its been boiled out of the tep yid water system. Ploimys tell abc 7 news theyre still concerned. Battle over naming the bri bai bridge is heating up. Its the western span going from Treasure Island into San Francisco but before the ink was dry, detractors saying no, no. Not so fast. Wayne freedman is on the water front with the story. Wayne . Its controversial but its not unprecedented. The state building in oakland named after former oakland mayor benicia bridge named after George Miller still a congressman n san jose you have Norman Mineta International Airport now over my shoulder, take a look. The willie brown bridge. Its one hon dwror get a table but how about a bridge with your name on it . Well, former San Francisco mayor and speaker of the state house willie brown has both. I hope they dont still call it bay bridge. Thanks to strong votes the western span about to become willy l brown junior bridge, maybe. This is about an abuse of process. Today, Public Citizen filed a case in court saying the legislature full puled this off, bending rules for its own convenient. They suspended rules, if they had not suspended the rules they would not have been able to consider this. The nomination needed didnt and nor were there public hearings and there is more. A facility to be named after someone that, person honored must be deceased. Willy broin brown aint dead. You taught say thank you to people whom you think have done something if youre so inclined. Id be dachled if you can hear dead. Its about government. And the bridge and willy just happen to be high profile. Yes. Absolutely. This is simple to say. No to this, and call attention to what amounts to hypocrisy on the part of the legislature autos years ago William Shakes spear asking what is in a name . In 2013, its safe to say that which we used to call the bay bridge has become sweet for one man. And stinks for another. Everything ive done in life generated a protest that. Means its quality. In San Francisco Wayne Freedman abc 7 news. Domestic workers in california could northbound line fr a pay raise. State legislature voted to approve overtime for the workers but the deal is only temporary. The governor needs to still sign off on it. Nannette mirrorand has the story from sacramento. Its not easy providing home care to elderly or disabled. The hours are often long, sometimes, requiring care givers to sleep in a nearby room. Domestic workers are currently exempt from overtime pay. We feel like were not being treated fair. Sometimes, being abused, exploited. Ramel has been a care giver seven years and missed out on a lot of time and a half pay that is standard in other professions. What would you say is the longest shift youve worked with no overtime . Well, 24 hours, you know . We sleep there. Then, sometimes five days. Just seven days. Straight no. Days off without overtime. Lawmakers gave approval to temporarily give overtime pay in california after nine hours per day or 45 hours per week. A study will help determine whether to continue it n. After 2017. Domestic workers provide crucial and back backing care for children and seniors living with disabilities. The proposal has been watered down to exclude babysitters and no longer mandates rest breaks. This bill going to be costly for those cho who cannot care for themselves. Seniors and frail californians depend on private saveses to avoid institutional saigs. The message, dont veto the bill a second time. I hope you will approve this. And especially in our position. Live in sacramento abc 7 news. Thank you. A bill that would have placed a ban on ammunition magazines holding more than 10 bullets has died placed on inactive file after failing to gain enough votes. The senate did pass a measure to stream line the process and the senate expected to give an okay to a develop to develop an Early Warning system for earthquakes. His office says that agreement will boost cooperation, clean energy and low carbon development. Still to come tonight here on abc 7 news team usa going with a new strategy. Well bring excitement and results of the races and enthusiasm of the other fan autos also tonight a climb of a group of vet transconkorring live cliffs with a 911 tribute in mind. You probably noticed a bit warmer today. Warming continues tomorrow, ill vaft coming up. You have a smart fop but what about a smart writing pen . Pen . If youve got it, you know how hard it can be to breathe and man, you know how that feels. 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Youre automatically enrolled, and the longer you stay, the more rewards you get. Great oh ill stand by you wont let nobody hurt you isnt there a simpler way to explain the Loyalty Program . Yes. Standing by you from day one. Now, thats progressive. Tonight Larry Ellison is smoldering. Not looking good. Kiwis sailed away today with two more wins this, is pretty much over. Abc 7 news is live now. Heather . You know, very to be honest with you. I was a little bit distracted by some kiwis chalt chatted with me here while youre talking to me. Coming clean, im not sure what you said. But im now going to tell you that you dont have to be a math whiz to understand this math. That is that the kiwis need only three more wins to secure the cup. Team usa running out of time. We stril a couple options with the boat that were going to make changes. You know . In this sayday off. You know . A little bit of it depends on weather but well, were going to be aggressive now. Team new zealand extended their lead by two more races now having won six they need three to take the cup back down under. You know, its still a long way to go. The teams skipper says three more races might not sound like much but that is still a lot of hard work ahead. And are taking nudging for granted. Team usa had hopes on switching out technicians one major error cost a win in the last round replaced with olympic sailing champion ben ainsley who fared no better today. And one skipper says there are more changes possible to the boat. Were not going give up. We can keep fighting to the end. There is still a lot of racing. Americas cup village was a wash in red, white, and blue fans from both teams we asked this couple why they think new zealand is winning. Its mechanics and theyre whipping our butt autos because were better sailors . That doesnt apply there are many of us on oracle boat. Woo next round of races comes on saturday. Number of students playing High School Football is on the decline. There is growing concern about Lasting Impact of concussion cushions on young player autos football builds teamwork, spirit. But the sport is undergoing intro spex. People under denial i think because they just dont want to believe something they love so much is dangerous if handled improperly. The 49er hall of famer estimates he suffered at least 20 concussions during his career but now advocating better protection for players. If he swre a number of ways to make sure a doctor is there to help that young man. Make sure the young man is well faken care oof they are encouraging a new attitude towards concussions. The nfl is endorsing it now and its having a trickledown affect. We have kids keeping an eye out on one another. Hellerman has minimal staff but some schools cant afford it. For that reason former Head Team Physician says High School Players face greater risks. The coaches are busy coaching. Officials busy officiating and there is no one on the side line watching for those types of injuries. Experts suggesting student athletes should be created early on so future injuries could be assessed and tracked. More than two dozen disabled veterans are marking the anniversary of the september 11th attacks by climbing the summit to some of the most iconic peaks. The event sponsored by Yosemite National park and paradox sports. Monday is the day we unofficially starts looking towards the weekend. Yechl i call thursday little friday. Yes. Love that. Gives you something to look forward to. Yes. Were looking forward. Weve got low clouds and fog. Sunny skies but this afternoon, we had Stormy Weather over into the sierra. You can see thunderstorms around the Incline Village there. Active weather still thunderstorms off in the distance there. Right now over lake tahoe back here in the bay area, most places work warmer today than yesterday. You can see comparison here. San jose cooler, San Francisco seeing its independence going against the trend two. Degrees cooler, here is a view from our camera showing low clouds and fog over the bay. Readings 61 degrees oakland. 64 redwood city. Another live view of the fog look into another direction its 77 now in santa rosa. Novato, 68. 83 antioch. And one more live view is fog beginning to push across the bai. Areas of fog overnight, mainly at the coast and near the bay but some pushing locally inland. Warmer days friday and saturday and a cooler pattern jelting in on sunday and ill show you why in just a moment. Were sort of sandwiched in between active weather systems and we have a quiet pattern for now. Looking ahead thursday this, is thursday, friday, saturday. Youll see this system its going to bring cooler air into the bay area and west coast trough bringing us best weather weve experienced. And some beautiful sun sets. Overnight tonight low clouds and fog pushing across the bay and inland locations. Low temperatures into low 60s, tomorrows highs under sunny skies reaching into mid80s in parts of the south bay. Upper 60s in coastal locations, low 80s across the north bay. 70s in the south bay. Upper 80s in the inland east bay. Here is the accuweather forecast. Well get it straight here. Warm for the next two days inland cooling down slightly. Then a pattern throughout next week. Things looking good. No matter how bad they sound coming out of my mouth. How early would you get up to go shopping in a new Discount Store . Not very. But you can find [ male announcer ] at sizzler. Its back for a limited time fire grilled steak and golden allyoucaneat shrimp for an incredible 9. 99 only at sizzler a federal judge will rule monday on using Eminent Domain to stop foreclosures. Wells fargo claimed the planned use is unconstitutional. Richmond wants to buy mortgages that are underwater. The mayor cant understand why banks are against it. Were offering you cash. Were offering you fair market value. Investors get money rather than having homes go into foreclosure, when what might happen is that everyone loses. Its tap kill cally used to buy land from public use. The judge is expected to rule on monday. Shoppers lined up for hours out sifd a new Nordstrom Rack. 2000 shoppers the store lured shoppers in by having free gift cards, drivers trying to fill up in a station had to be rerouted around the new stoirs parking lot. The mayor says planners saw this issue coming. Wonderful folks worked hard with engineers and folks to make sure sh that this is going to happen. The mayor expects shoppers will get used to change driving and points out Nordstrom Rack is bringing 100 new jobs in this area. There is more still to come tonight. First situation on the jersey shore. Natural disaster in colorado flash flooding there and rain has yet to let up. 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