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KPIX KPIX 5 News At Noon October 15, 2014

We have breaking news on the second case of ebola in the u. S. We now know who the woman is who could have exposed dozens to the disease. Kpix 5s ryan takeo is covering the story and ryan, the woman was traveling right before she was diagnosed. Reporter thats right. The day before. Here she is amber vinson the texas nurse was on a flight with more than 100 people the day before she was diagnosed. A couple of days ago she flew from cleveland to dallasfort worth on a Frontier Airlines flight. Crews are cleaning a Frontier Airlines jet at hopkins airport in cleveland after learning the latest ebola patient was on board monday. The cdc is notifying passengers on the plane but say the woman showed no signs of illness during the flight. The patient flew from cleveland to dallas where she is now in isolation at Texas Health Presbyterian hospital. Officials warn this may be the last case. We are preparing contingencies for more and that is a very real possibility. Reporter the female Healthcare Worker was part of the team that treated Thomas Thomas eric duncan who died last week from the virus. Hazmat teams are decontaminating the area around her apartment and a reverse 911 call went out to homes in the neighborhood. The overnight diagnosis follows new accusations dallas Healthcare Workers were not prepared for ebola. The head of National Nurses united a group based in oakland says workers received little protective gear and duncans lab samples were mishandled. Initially what was said is that these nurses werent following protocols. They say there was no protocol. Reporter were a hospital that may have done some things different with the benefit of what we know today that makes no mistake. No one wants to get this right more than our hospital. Reporter 75 other Healthcare Workers who cared for duncan are being monitored for ebola as well along with nearly 50 others outside the hospital who had some level of contact with them. Live in the newsroom, ryan takeo, kpix 5. State lawmakers are pushing to get an earthquake Early Warning system in place as soon as possible. Senator padilla is meeting with state emergency officials at San Francisco city hall doing that right now getting an update on installing a statewide system. The Early Warning system will cost 80 million and could provide up to a minute warning for a big quake. We have 38 Million People who produce the worlds 8th largest economy on the shakiest ground in the united states. The technology exists that will allow us to save lives and reduce injuries in the event of a big earthquake. I feel compelled to bring that benefit to the general public. Governor brown signed a bill last year ordering the development and the funding of an Early Warning system by the year 2016. A bay rescue happening rate now in the bay. It may look alarming but its actually part of a practice exercise with the San Francisco fire department, coast guard and the golden gate ferry service. Dozens of volunteers were involved in the simulated ferry accident. They were rescued from the water taken to the shore on stretchers. The exercise is practice for multiple agencies. All the work to coordinate an effort during an actual rescue operation. A preliminary report says the air tanker that crashed into a canyon wall in Yosemite National park may have struck a tree losing its wing before going down. The air tanker crashed just over a week ago killing veteran pilot craig hunt. The ntsb report confirms he had made one retardant drop on the dog rock fire and was headed back to the airport to reload. Hunt joined two other planes in the firefighting operation. No one else was involved in the crash. Well, october has been a brutal month on the markets and today no exception. Here now is kcbs radios financial reporter jason brooks. Jason, the dow dropped 400 points today. Frank and michelle, investors better have antacids nearby. Its been a churning few sessions for the stock market. More than 400 points down on the Dow Jones Industrial average earlier today, down 460 points, biggest single point drop in over threeyear biggest percentage drop in almost three years. The dow, nasdaq and s p approaching a correction down 10 from their prior high points. Even of those in september. Now, there are a multitude of reasons for selloff. First, worries about the Global Economy slowing down. We have seen lower oil demand and lower economic reports out of china and germany. The debt crisis in europe seems to be referring its head again also some worries some economic signals in the u. S. Retail sales in september falling for the first time in eight months. Inflation fell at the wholesale level in september. That may seem like good news for us consumers but lower inflation means lower prices being charged by companies. Also means less wage growth coming for consumers, which will hurt us down the road. As we can see, the market has taken a tumble. We have improved from the lows on the session but still the dow down by almost 300 points, nasdaq down 51, s p down by 30. Frank and michelle, back to you. Not a good day. Thank you. A man and woman have been hospitalized both in Critical Condition after they were attacked by four pit bulls at their modesto home. Stanislaus county sheriffs deputies responded to a 911 call yesterday found the dogs mauling a man in the backyard and then found an 85yearold woman who had been attacked inside the home. Deputies shot and killed two of the dogs and followed the others into a yard and killed them there. Investigators are now trying to determine who owned the dogs because they could be liable. Theres a new way for water to flow into the bay area from the high sierra. Today water will run from a new tunnel into Crystal Springs reservoir in san mateo county. Its the first water tunnel under San Francisco bay. It will deliver water from the hetch hetchy system to customers on the peninsula and in San Francisco. An overturned truck made a mess of the morning commute. South bay this morning, the truck used to clean porta potties flipped over on southbound 280 near 11th street. It took crews an hour and a half to reopen the road. Defense attorney for Northern California man accused of starting last years rim fire says prosecutors are hiding evidence in the case. Federal public defenders are filing a motion seeking more evidence in the case against keith emerald, the 32yearold accused of losing control of an illegal campfire last august, which turned into the 400 square mile fire. The prosecutors said they provided defense with the evidence. William of the band the black eyed pea also highlight the dream conference today. Sales for the puts the event on each year salesforce puts the event on each year. Hillary clinton spoke yesterday. William will talk about the new trend in wearable technology. Free hiv testing today for people in Contra Costa County all part of the National Latino aids awareness day. Officials say testing is confidential and the results are available quickly in just 20 minutes. We posted more information about places to get tested today. You can check it out on our website, kpix. Com. Phones, ipads, ereaders good ways to pastime on a plane but why flight attendants are trying to limit access to electronics during flights. The drought is costing California Homeowners big money. How some residents are skirting the law and importing water. And it is october orange and im not talking San Francisco giants. Were talking Half Moon Bay pumpkin festival as the news continues. ,,,,,,,, over the cardinals after la nights walkoff win. But if you the giants headed to tonights game four of the nlcs up two games to one over the cardinals as last night walkoff win. If you are heading to at t park, might find sticker shock parking your car. Look at what kpix 5s Mike Sugerman found yesterday. Reporter 90 bucks to park to park 90 to put your car away. [ screeching in high voice ] you just spent 90 bucks to park. Yeah. Reporter they only do that to cardinals fans. If sugerman goes to the high voice, its a big deal. Games 4 and 5 start at 5 00 today at at t park. If necessary, games 6 and 7 in st. Louis over the weekend. Of course, the giants are trending now. Also trending, uber. L. A. Woman claims her uber driver took her 20 miles out of the way to a deserted lot and kept her locked in the car for two hours. Friends, all 10 seasons of the sitcom available on netflix starting next year. And halloween a couple of weeks away. Follow us on twitter at cbssf. Roberta gonzales is enjoying the weather today from Half Moon Bay. Hi, roberta. Reporter yes, i am, everybody. And i am here at Half Moon Bay. And im at my favorite pumpkin farm in the whole wide world because of this man right here. This is farmer john. How long have you been farming . All my life in Half Moon Bay area. Reporter so i think now a little bit about pumpkins. We hope so. We work really hard to provide beautiful pumpkins for all our friends in the bay area. Reporter so youre doing this all year long. So tell me about this special weekend. This is a great weekend for the community and all our visitors coming to the coast and its got some very extra special events going on this weekend in Half Moon Bay. Reporter it certainly does. Guess what, the weather is going to b conducive. Lets call in the hidef Doppler Radar because the rain is out of here. Sure, we have plenty of precipitation over the past six hours. In fact, we saw up to six tenths of an inch of rain in some parts of the north bay but that was pretty much about it. In fact, that rain shower is now dissipating. Giants game good news there, no rain during the game at all, just some partly cloudy conditions and temperatures in the 60s. It will not be as windy as it was yesterday, as well. And, in fact, right now, lets take a look at some of the Current Conditions around our microclimates. We have a bit of a breeze here in Half Moon Bay up to a good 15 miles per hour. Otherwise, pretty calm winds and temperatures in the 60s to the low 70s into the tri valley. Now, looking at san jose, what a beautiful scene with the combination of blue skies and some clouds. Sure, a popup afternoon shower is certainly possible with the unstable air mass but basically, some partly cloudy conditions and very mild. And the next chance of precipitation will be on friday evening and then again on monday as we begin the workweek. Satellite imagery, this is beautiful. Area of low pressure it is out of here. Behind it, you see all these white specks looking like cotton balls. Thats an indication that the air mass is unsettled and thats why we have to keep that chance of a popup shower in the forecast. Otherwise, rain is out. By the time sunsets at 6 32, we have a baseball became with partly cloudy conditions. Todays highs in the bay area, 65 pacifica, 66 San Francisco, 70s east, south and north. Looks like your sevenday forecast forecast has an in between day on thursday with no rain under partly to mostly cloudy skies. On friday, well introduce that chance of rain by the evening commute. A chance of a lingering shower early on saturday morning. Otherwise, the weekend should be precipitationfree for the Half Moon Bay pumpkin festival and possible rain monday. This is farmer john. Were in Half Moon Bay wishing you all a great day, right . Happy pumpkins and happy giants. Go giants orange for giants, too. All right, roberta, thank you. Well, the fourth year of drought is costing some homeowners big money. The head of the montecito Water Authority in Southern California says he has issued more than 2 million in fines for people who overwater in. In pleasanton, theres a 25 cut in water use. You can pay 500 a day for overwatering your lawn. Most people are working hard to get below allocation. Those who haul water say its 600 a truckload. Silicon Valley Companies offer unique perks. This one beats them all. Kpix 5s betty yu explains why some companies are covering the costs of female workers having their eggs frozen. Thats insane. Women want to work and then move on. I think its crazy. I dont think i would opt to go down that route. But i know some people that are cutthroat these days and would. Reporter men outnumber which at facebook and apple so this unusual perk is likely a move to attract and keep female tech workers. The population of women who would use it are the professional women, the ones who are building a career and have the potential to become ceos and and and top level people but need years to do that. Reporter dr. Herbert of the pacific Facility Center in San Francisco says Fertility Center in San Francisco says the best time for a woman to freeze her eggs is in her early 30s. He has seen an increase in women wanting the procedure over the last five years. This is the room where doctors remove a womans eggs. The fluid carrying the eggs goes into this test tube and then its passed through this window into the lab. This whole process takes about five to 10 minutes and after about an hour of recovery, a woman is on her way out. I think its interesting because it seems to me like its almost like they are trying to get people not to take maternity leaf. Reporter if you had that option where the company would cover the cost up to 20,000 to freeze your eggs, would you go for it . No. Reporter why not . I think that having children has changed my life so much that im a much better leader. Reporter betty yu, kpix 5. Apple and facebook say they will cover up to 20,000 in benefits to pay for sperm donors and infertility treatments, as well. Facebook already started offering the perk this year. Apple will start reimbursing workers in 2015. Halloween is coming up and hazmat suits are a popular costume but not . Finds the suit funny. And we want but not everyone finds the suit funny. And we want to invite all you pet lovers to send us your questions about their health and wellbeing. Email pets kpix. Com or on our facebook page, just search kpix cbs, and well have our pet expert give you an answer every friday right here at noon. Well be right back. ,,,,,,,,,, well, todays tip of the day is going to be is with donut peaches. I love tips on them when they come out because theyre loaded with flavor. This looks like a funny peach. Its just called a donut peach. White flesh, loaded with flavor and nutritional value. When you buy them, thats what you want to look for the beautiful peach color all around, the pink, red, yellow. Store them out counter not the refrigerator. When theyre nice and soft, they have a wonderful aroma, thats when you enjoy them. Thats the perfect time. Give them a slight touch, a little squeeze, a little bit of a give and enjoy. And here we go. Thats what im going to do right now. Oh. Loaded with flavor. And im tony tantillo, your fresh grocer. And always remember to eat fresh and stay healthy. Im going back in. The nations Flight Attendants Union wants to reinstate the ban on the use of electronics during takeoff and landing. Its a case they have taken to court. Flight attendants are fighting to get the faa to change its course saying it improperly cleared passengers to use small electronics. The union says the electronics can all become projectiles during turbulence, takeoff and landing. The threejudge panel in the u. S. Court of appeals has not yet issued a ruling. Well, one of this years most Popular Halloween costumes might be a hazmat suit. Originally the idea came from the hit show breaking bad. Now that the worlds attention is focused on ebola, theres been a boost in the costumes popularity. I personally dont mind. I think on halloween people just want to have a good time. [ music ] i dont see any harm in that. Yesterday, the World Health Organization projected there will be 10,000 new cases a week within the next two months. So whats the difference between fruits and veggies that are good and better . How whole foods is ranking its produce so now exactly what youre eating. And a reminder, if you have a Consumer Problem or question, just call our hotline at 8885 helpsu. Volunteers are there right now. And were going to be right back but first heres todays bay area jobs report with steven greenberg. If you are searching for new jobs online heres a tip specialized niche job boards could help. It helps find people passionate about their industry or have a unique skill set. A Small Company seeking a Graphic Designer may use a niche site like dice. Com instead of the larger general job boards. Interested in working for the 49ers or giants . Check out teamworkonline. Com which focuses specifically on the sports industry. If a job with the federal government is what you seek, visit usajobs got governor. Gov. Org. Another has jobs for nonprofits in the bay area. Then on your resume highlight your most relevant skills for that niche and you may not need those sites for long. Im steven greenberg, kpix 5. ,, californians are discovering the real risks behind prop 46. It was written and paid for by the trial lawye

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