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this is cbs news bay area with elizabeth cook. a legal battle over what is in a name. san francisco now suing oakland over a plan to rename its airport and oakland is not backing down. thank you so much for joining us this afternoon. i'm elizabeth cook. there was already talk of a potential lawsuit as oakland plans to add san francisco bay to its airport name. both sides are calling the possibility unfortunate . our anne makovec has been following the story
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and just spoke to san francisco city attorney about this now, official legal move. >> the federal lawsuit was filed today, claiming trademark infringement. san francisco city attorney says if oakland's airport has san francisco bay in its name, the entire region will suffer the damage. >> oakland 's name is going to cause immense confusion and chaos for travelers all over the world, particularly visitors for whom english is not their first language. >> he says that, in turn, will damage the bay area's reputation with avoidable travel mishaps leaving a bad taste in tourists' mouth. the city has owned the federal trademark for san francisco international airport for 70 years and it is incontestable. the lawsuit was the last option after officials with the port of oakland refused to negotiate. >> they have made a decision that is intentionally diverting travelers that would otherwise be going to sfo, to their airport, aster sfo has adjusted billions of dollars over the decades and its reputation ,
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its branding and its services. >> at least one airline, azores , has begun using the new name on their flight reservation system . san francisco says sfo has already suffered economic harm as a result of the change which appears to be going full steam ahead. in a statement, the port of oakland says o.a.k. 's renaming does not infringe on the trademark and we will vigorously defend our rights to claim our spot on the san francisco bay. we are standing up for oakland and our east bay community. as for the goal of the lawsuit, san francisco wants oakland to immediately stop using the new name and destroy or transfer anything featuring the new name as well as potential damages and fees. >> thank you. the city of san francisco is working to improve safety at the site of the deadly pedestrian crash that rocked the west portal neighborhood last month. a mom, a dad, and two young children were waiting at a bus stop when police say a speeding driver hit and killed
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them. you probably remember that story. now, the city is working on potential changes that would prevent cars from cutting through that freeway intersection where it happened. meanwhile, as lauren toms shows us, police are returning to the neighborhood to send a clear message that you must stop for pedestrians. >> in the wake of a series of deadly crashes involving pedestrians, sfpd is cracking down i stepping out. >> we need to do more traffic enforcement. that message was loud and clear. people run stop signs. the speed. they don't yield the right-of-way for people in the crosswalk. >> assistant police chief david lazard is the bait. he steps out into this crosswalk in the west portal neighborhood, testing drivers on whether they will lawfully break for him or skirt the law and speed past. almost 2 dozen drivers were ticketed in just 90 minutes.
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>> pay attention to people in the crosswalk. stop at the stop sign. use your signal when you are changing lanes. all of those things to prevent collisions. >> a dramatic increase in traffic fatalities for march compared to 2023 which saw none. this year, there were seven. >> the public needs to know that if someone is crossing the street in a crosswalk, they have to yield the right-of-way to that pedestrian. we have all been in circumstances where you cross the street and a car has not paid attention to you. we are sending the message today that we are serious about it in the city and we are starting with this location. >> meanwhile, a settlement has been reached in the case of the woman who was accused of fatally striking a 4-year-old child in a stroller on king street in san francisco last august. in a statement, da brooke jenkins says the case will not go to trial per the family's wishes and, instead, grade this woman will serve a 400 hours of community service and complete a driver safety
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class with a no driving condition until the class is completed. she added that she hopes the settlement will bring the family some solace as they work to heal and rebuild. let's catch you up on today's other headlines. a vehicle went to hundred feet down over a cliff at gray whale cove state beach in montero. multiple agencies are on the scene right now. firefighters have reached the car and a chp helicopter lowered one person onto the rocks where the vehicle landed. at last check, one lane of traffic control was in effect on that area of highway 1. oakland police are investigating a deadly shooting involving their officers. this happened when sacramento police asked for help to arrest a homicide suspect at a home at 16 and adeline streets. officers say the suspect came out of the home pointing a gun and that is when oakland officers fired, hitting the suspect who then died at the scene. the officers are now on
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administrative leave. san jose police have arrested three suspects accused of tearing off more than $10,000 of stolen merchandise from valley fair mall. the arrest follows multiple reported thefts. california attorney general rob bonta was in oakland today to talk about the state's housing crisis. he says cities need to focus on getting more homes built. california set a goal to build 2.5 million new homes by 2030 but he says right now we are on pace to fall well short of that goal. >> you don't need me to tell you the crisis we are in when it comes to homelessness, when it comes to housing. we are in a full state of crisis, full state of emergency. >> bonta says the state will focus on making sure renters are protected from unlawful evictions or discrimination. two more companies are ending home insurance coverage
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here in california according to the chronicle. trans-pacific insurance and tokio marine american insurance are the latest to stop ensuring homes in the state. nonrenewal notices will be going out to 12,000 policyholders starting july 1. at least half a dozen other insurers, including all-state, farmers, nationwide have taken similar action in pulling or limiting coverage here in california. they cited high costs and the threat of wildfires. switching gears now to first alert weather. some clouds on this thursday but it is still really gorgeous across most of the bay area. meteorologist jessica burch looks at when things might change. >> the system that is sitting just off shore, keeping us dry and warm and is starting to move to the south, we are still getting above average temperatures by about 13 degrees in areas like san jose.
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let's head over to napa. i want to show you what is going on for the daytime highs. upper 60s are expected to day in san francisco with light winds sweeping in from the north to the south. above average temperatures near livermore and fremont. upper 70s and lower 80s there. a similar trend down in santa clara valley. the more north we go, the more mild it gets. not by much. 60s in the forecast for us near san francisco turns into 70s once you cross that golden gate bridge. it will be a beautiful one for us this afternoon. it has been dry for the last couple of days. it has been perfect for any outdoor activities and we will continue to see the trend into the next seven days with a slight chance of showers as early as next wednesday. we are keeping a close eye on the system right now. the climate prediction center is showing wetter than normal conditions. a little far away but it is worth noting that it is right around the corner and that will break the dry break we have had so far this week. 80s and 70s,
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flirting back and forth. that is the forecast for us. sunny skies for sunday. beautiful as can be as we head into the weekend and dry conditions to kick off next workweek too. that is in our inland areas. once we head to the bay and oakland, it will be cooler. not by much, though. 60s and 70s flirting back and forth with the low 60s by next wednesday. a slight chance of showers off in the distance. snapshots of san francisco >>. how a group is preserving the history of first responders from the great earthquake of 1906 on this, the anniversary. how prepared are you for the next big one? a quake expert weighs in on what you really nee
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today, we are marking 118 years since san francisco is great earthquake of 1906. the 7.9 magnitude quake and the fires that followed caused a lot of damage and devastation. shawn chitnis has a look at some historic photos that can really help us appreciate what our city went through and how it recovered.
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>> scenes from more than a century ago offer a snapshot into the destruction that consumed san francisco in 1906 from a major earthquake and the fire that started soon after. >> i am born and raised here in san francisco. i love our first responders. i love our history of san francisco. this is a great way for me to contribute back to the city and keep the history of our first responders alive. >> david cruz is with the guardians of the city, an organization that preserves the history of first responders in san francisco. >> remembering our history, remembering the survivors, remembering those who perished is an incredible way for us to remember who we are as a city as we continue to move forward today. >> events this week mark 118 years since the 1906 earthquake and fire, reminders of the impact on the city can be found everywhere including the san francisco elks club large number 3. it was destroyed in 1906 and rebuilt at the location it stands in today, a
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place that was used to help house survivors. this week, it hosts ceremonies to help those -- to honor those who helped prevent history and weave and welcome artifacts that remain a part of the collection. these events help david to remember the 1989 loma prieta earthquake which has a lasting impact on him. >> i lived here. i was a young child. it was a scary moment for me. that is what i think about. when the next one hits, what our community will look like, the type of support that they will need and how we will continue to rebuild san francisco. >> the ruins of the city captured in photos like these serve as a window into the tragedy at the time but volunteers like david with the guardians hope history provides just a powerful a visual for all of us to be prepared in the
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future. this morning, city leaders and first responders held a commemoration event which residents used at the meeting point after the earthquake. a wreath was laid at that spot, dedicated to the memory of late senator dianne feinstein and those who died at the quake. after the ceremony, there was a procession to that gold painted fire hydrant on 20th and church streets near dolores park. since we live close to faultlines in the bay area, we are never really fully out of quake danger, right? we talked to experts about what you should have ready for when the big one happens. >> close associates -- dr. tara fields is a licensed marriage and licensed therapist. >> dr. fields has spent a career asking tough questions. >> are you in or are you out? >> i paid her a visit to see if she could answer one. >> where is your earthquake preparedness bag? >> oh my god. you just put me
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down the shame spiral. or, you just saved my life and my dog's life. >> turns out, tara and her husband are kind of prepared. >> see the wall where all my china is? we have the earthquake retrofitting kit with the strap but it has not been installed. >> how long have you had the kit? >> a few years. i think i should get partial credit. >> dr. fields does have the basics. >> medication. i have cash. i have anything i would need for 24 hours. >> do you know where to turn your gas off if there is a gas leak? >> yes. about a year ago i had my husband go through, how do you turn off the gas, all of those major things. >> for a more complete list of what we should have on hand, seismologist ross stein. a complete earthquake kit with the like this. >> it has a lot of water. it
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has a cold pack, heat pack, lithium batteries, flashlight here, a utility knife. you need to be able to cut things. >> that looks appetizing. >> this break is food. i will not vouch for the quality but it's got to be filling because it weighs a ton. the most important thing is that it all fits in a backpack. it is already in the trunk of your car and it is there when you need it. >> this is all the practical stuff. i've got to have coffee. >> you think you are ready. you think you have all of these practical steps but when you are running a lot of stress hormones, it is very hard to think clearly. >> you should be prepared mentally as well. there is one big thing that can help, just take a breath. >> it is wonderful for any kind of anxiety. you breathe in for four through the nose, you hold for four and then you exhale for eight. >> guess what we found? >> wait a minute, you may have
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saved the day. i had no idea where it was. >> now is the time to get ready. >> it is a good reminder, i need to go through my house. i have stuff lying around too i need to install. sweet treats with the deeper meaning. have two bay area women are supporting abortion rights with every cake they make. >> the cake is sweeter because you know where the money is going. >> i feel better about eating the calories. >> you can watch us anytime, anywhere on our streaming service, cbs news bay area. catch all of our live newscasts plus news and weather updates throughout the day. you can find us on the free cbs news app or on pluto tv.
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the issue of abortion access is heating up after a ruling in arizona that upholds a 160-year-old law banning nearly all abortions. governor newsom says california is ready to help people from arizona in need of reproductive healthcare. here in the bay area, the threat to abortion-rights has inspired people to get involved in some really creative ways. we have two women who are using their baking skills to fight for a woman's right to choose. >> in the heart of san francisco, anne is stirring up more than just flour and sugar. >> i am making a chocolate cake. >> a retired magazine editor, she has always loved baking but for the last two years, she has been dusting off her old cookbooks for a good cause. >> there are many things i care about and work on and follow
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but i thought, this is the one. >> in june 2022, she watched as the supreme court overturned roe v. wade, ending the right to abortion, upheld for decades. that very moment, she knew she had to rise up and do something. along with longtime friend so we stryker, she started a neighborhood bake sale, donating the money to organizations that support abortion-rights. >> the response was unbelievable. people were so excited and we sold out. >> that is when they decided to turn their half-baked idea into a full-blown cottage business called my bakery, my choice. after securing the permits, they began taking orders from customers from all over the bay with 100% of the proceeds going to vented organizations that support abortion-rights. today, they are donating $750 to a
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nonprofit in tucson after the arizona supreme court upheld an 1864 law that bans nearly all abortions. even though they have given more than $10,000 so far, they are not looking to sugarcoat things. >> we were asked recently, what is your vision for the future? >> my vision that we don't have to do this. >> barbara grove drove-year-old away from marin county to pick up a dessert for her family. the fact that it is helping women's rights is just icing on the cake. >> is the cake sweeter because you know where the money is going? >> i feel better about eating the calories. >> fighting for a woman's right to choose while hoping to bake a difference. >> perfect. if you would like to learn more about my bakery, my choice, we posted a link to their website in the story on our website, www.kpix.com. community members looking out for each other. the honor
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for first responders and every day citize
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these are your neighborhoods. this is your world. cbs news bay area with juliette goodrich and the cbs evening news with norah o'donnell, taking you to
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today's top stories. smart, comprehensive coverage and immersive weather like you have never seen it. join juliette goodrich, then norah o'donnell, weeknights on kpix. stressor coming up tonight, we have all heard of endangered animals but we look at how some plans are also threatened. that story and much more with ryan yamamoto and myself coming up tonight at 5:00. san mateo county is celebrating some everyday heroes. they held a special ceremony today, shining a light on the first responders and also the bystanders who stepped in during emergency situations and saved a life. the event held at the foster city fire department brought together seven survivors of medical emergencies who share their stories and extended a thank you to the people who stepped in during their moment of need. >> i just wanted to say that i would not be alive here without
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the first responders. the people happened to be there at the right time. >> she got up and she saved my life. >> amazing how they are able to perform like that under that kind of pressure. fire officials pointed out that if any link in this chain of helpers was missing, these stories could have been very different. the cbs evening news is next on kpix. local news continues on our streaming service, cbs news bay area. i will see you at 5:00 . >> norah: breaking news. the jerry at donald trump's new york trial is seated. >> a lot of different places campaigning, but i've been here all day. >>

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