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san francisco bay. >> that is why oakland airport wants to add san francisco to its name. >> we want to boost jobs and economic for oakland. >> what a change bring travel trouble? >> it will cause huge confusion among travelers. >> you might have travelers that are thinking they are booking a trip to one airport and when they land, they realize they are arriving at a completely different airport. >> bad blood with oakland's neighbor across the bay. >> it also appears that oakland's proposal is intentionally designed to divert travelers. >>> this is cbs news bay area with elizabeth cook. >> thank you for joining us. i'm devin fehely in for elizabeth cook . the port of oakland will consider changing the name of oakland airport for san francisco bay oakland international airport. what do you think? is it a good move? is it even lawful? we are having a discussion with both sides of the debate. san francisco city attorney will join us live to talk about the city's opposition and we will also hear directly from the port of oakland about why they feel this changes needed. first, let's get y
san francisco bay. >> that is why oakland airport wants to add san francisco to its name. >> we want to boost jobs and economic for oakland. >> what a change bring travel trouble? >> it will cause huge confusion among travelers. >> you might have travelers that are thinking they are booking a trip to one airport and when they land, they realize they are arriving at a completely different airport. >> bad blood with oakland's neighbor across the bay. >>...
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what if oakland changed its name to oakland san francisco bay international airport instead of san francisco bay oakland international airport? >> that is a very good question. and we were talking about consumer confusion. there's case law that says that consumers will really latch onto the first words in a trademark. so it very well could help to dispel confusion if oakland were the first word of the trademark versus san francisco bay. so that might be something that the two parties themselves might come to a resolution to say, why don't we mutually settle this disagreement by saying, you are now oakland san francisco bay because if consumers see the word "oakland," they're less likely to believe that they're flying into or buying tickets to sfo. >> all right. lolita darden, thank you so much for your insight about this today. appreciate it. >> quite welcome. thank you. >>> up next, keeping the party going safely. the effort under way right now to protect marijuana enthusiasts who show up to hippie hill on 4/20 despite the event's cancellation. >>> plus, marking 118 years since the great qu
what if oakland changed its name to oakland san francisco bay international airport instead of san francisco bay oakland international airport? >> that is a very good question. and we were talking about consumer confusion. there's case law that says that consumers will really latch onto the first words in a trademark. so it very well could help to dispel confusion if oakland were the first word of the trademark versus san francisco bay. so that might be something that the two parties...
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san francisco city attorney says if oakland's airport has san francisco bay in its name, the entire region will suffer the damage. the neither of these airports is in san francisco, but they both claim the right to use the name and now it's up to a federal court. >> we do think that this litigation is a waste of taxpayer resources. if oakland had chosen to engage with us, we would not be here. >> reporter: while officials at the port of oakland say they're just trying to clear up confusion about their airport's location which sits on the san francisco bay, san francisco city attorney david chiu said it could cause travel chaos. >> we're concerned about travelers missing their flights, have mishaps, suffer economic loss. we're concerned about the reputational damage to the bay area when it comes to the travel experience. >> reporter: at least one airline has begun using the new name on their flight reservation system which chiu says means that sfo has already suffered economic harm. >> the name that they have chosen appears to be intentional to divert travel earlies that would otherwise be
san francisco city attorney says if oakland's airport has san francisco bay in its name, the entire region will suffer the damage. the neither of these airports is in san francisco, but they both claim the right to use the name and now it's up to a federal court. >> we do think that this litigation is a waste of taxpayer resources. if oakland had chosen to engage with us, we would not be here. >> reporter: while officials at the port of oakland say they're just trying to clear up...
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francisco bay oakland san francisco airport. let's talk about what's in this new lawsuit, bob. >> it is a mouthful. injunctive relief, laura. the city of san francisco is asking a federal judge to tell the city of oakland not to rename oakland international airport where weer at right now. we just spoke with s.f. city attorney dave chu who told us within the past hour he fileded a federal lawsuit with the district of california and in the 39-page complaint that you can see on the screen he's asking the federal court to intervene and stop oakland from renaming oakland international to san francisco bay oakland international airport. chu argues that the addition of those three words, san francisco bay, will confuse travelers especially non-native speakers of english into thinking oakland international airport is san francisco's airport. he argues that confusion will lead to travel mishaps and infringe on sfo's trademark name san francisco international airport. the city of san francisco alleges the renaming plan appears intentiona
francisco bay oakland san francisco airport. let's talk about what's in this new lawsuit, bob. >> it is a mouthful. injunctive relief, laura. the city of san francisco is asking a federal judge to tell the city of oakland not to rename oakland international airport where weer at right now. we just spoke with s.f. city attorney dave chu who told us within the past hour he fileded a federal lawsuit with the district of california and in the 39-page complaint that you can see on the screen...
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does anybody own the words san francisco bay? >> you can't own san francisco bay like you can't own california or san francisco or oakland for that matter. but the fact is that oakland is trying to capitalize on san francisco airport's name and that they have owned and trademarked, and they've been using it for nearly 100 years. >> so you're a san francisco native, i'm guessing you'll understand when i say sometimes. i still think of the giants ballpark as pacbell park going back 20 plus years here. do these name changes? most of them, of course. the result of corporate rebranding, even register with people? >> they do register, but it takes time. it takes it takes time. and the idea of a brand is that it creates a promise. so when you name something, you're creating a promise. and in this case, they're trying to say that the oakland airport is trying to say that this is the san francisco bay airport. but the fact is, oakland is not san francisco, and it's going to create confusion. it's completely problematic for everyone. it wi
does anybody own the words san francisco bay? >> you can't own san francisco bay like you can't own california or san francisco or oakland for that matter. but the fact is that oakland is trying to capitalize on san francisco airport's name and that they have owned and trademarked, and they've been using it for nearly 100 years. >> so you're a san francisco native, i'm guessing you'll understand when i say sometimes. i still think of the giants ballpark as pacbell park going back 20...
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francisco bay. oakland international airport, a move that's drawn harsh criticism from officials across the bay. in san francisco on monday, the city attorney even telling abc seven news they'd take legal action in order to protect the name they believe belongs to them. >> we've had these trademarks for so long that they're incontestable under federal law, the possible legal repercussions unfazed to the port's interim director of aviation, craig simon, it's unfortunate that that they would take that stance, you know, we've been on the san francisco bay area, on the bay itself, for, you know, the entire time we've been in existence almost 100 years, the potential name switch has gotten pushback from more than just city officials, though. >> in a statement released thursday, the oakland branch of the naacp expressing their concern, stating in part, while some officials may see the renaming as a simple rebranding effort, we view it as a reflection of ongoing gentrification in oakland. aviation analyst
francisco bay. oakland international airport, a move that's drawn harsh criticism from officials across the bay. in san francisco on monday, the city attorney even telling abc seven news they'd take legal action in order to protect the name they believe belongs to them. >> we've had these trademarks for so long that they're incontestable under federal law, the possible legal repercussions unfazed to the port's interim director of aviation, craig simon, it's unfortunate that that they...
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many of the creatures call san francisco bay home. seeing them helps visitors better understand the challenges we face on earth including climate change, plastic pollution in oceans, natural habitats going away. >> this environment immerses you straight into the oceans. you begin to appreciate the incredible biodiversity that exists in the san francisco bay and beyond. >> reporter: dr. george jacob is president and ceo of the aquarium. he says the under ground tunnels, one of the largest of its kind in the u.s. creates a connection between people and the ocean. >> understanding the diversity, biodiversity of the habitat requirements makes us sensitive to why we should keep the oceans pristine. >> reporter: the director of animal care says it helps guests who love san francisco bay to remember they share the water with so many creatures that also call it home. >> i really feel like it immerses people. there are animals swimming all around. they come up to you and you get a face to face up close and personal encounter with them. >> repo
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san francisco , let alone claim exclusive rights to the san francisco bay. the port trusts that travelers understand that san francisco bay, like virtually every other major metropolitan area throughout the world, can contain more than one airport. attorney mary richardson says the port of oakland will quote, take all reasonable measures to ensure clarity for travelers with respect to oakland's geographic location and distinctiveness. back to you. >> all right, suzanne, thank you so much. when it comes to cleaning up homeless encampments across the state, governor newsom wants to see results, and he's backing it up with millions of dollars in funding. abc seven news south bay reporter dustin dorsey explains which bay area cities and counties will receive a part of the nearly $200 million dollars in grant money. >> i care about this state. i care about our reputation. i care that people can't afford to live here, can't afford to raise their family here. i care that people visit here and go, what the hell is going on with the encampments and what's going on on
san francisco , let alone claim exclusive rights to the san francisco bay. the port trusts that travelers understand that san francisco bay, like virtually every other major metropolitan area throughout the world, can contain more than one airport. attorney mary richardson says the port of oakland will quote, take all reasonable measures to ensure clarity for travelers with respect to oakland's geographic location and distinctiveness. back to you. >> all right, suzanne, thank you so much....
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the new name of the airport is now san francisco bay oakland international airport. there's one more official vote on may ninth henry lee ktvu, fox two news. >> all new at six tonight. the san francisco medical examiner says more than 60 people died of drug overdose in the city last month. the latest numbers of deadly overdoses show 61 people died of overdoses in march. that is down slightly from the previous two months. the health department says the majority of overdoses continue to be...
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to thre international airport, or perhaps soon to be san francisco bay. oakland international airport, the port of oakland, which operates the airport, thinks the change will put oakland on the map as an alternative for travelers coming to the bay area. but days ahead before the vote, san francisco saying, don't you dare. joining us live now to talk more about this is david chiu, san francisco city attorney. david, thanks for your time. >> thanks for having me on. kristen. >> yeah, i just want to mention we invited the port of oakland to also join us on this program. they declined, but they will vote this thursday on the potential new name again, that's san francisco bay, oakland international airport. okay, david, you represent the city of san francisco, obviously. what is the message you're sending to the port of oakland? >> you know, from our perspective, oakland's renaming proposal is going to cause immense confusion and chaos for travelers, especially visitors who don't speak or read english. we also believe the currently proposed name infringes on s
to thre international airport, or perhaps soon to be san francisco bay. oakland international airport, the port of oakland, which operates the airport, thinks the change will put oakland on the map as an alternative for travelers coming to the bay area. but days ahead before the vote, san francisco saying, don't you dare. joining us live now to talk more about this is david chiu, san francisco city attorney. david, thanks for your time. >> thanks for having me on. kristen. >> yeah,...
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. >> tomorrow is decision day for a controversial plan to rename oakland airport to san francisco bay oakland airport. the port of oakland's board will meet tomorrow afternoon to make a decision. the aim is to attract new travelers and new airlines to oakland, but it has been met with fierce opposition from san francisco, its airport and city leaders. city attorney david chu has even threatened to sue for trademark infringement. here's oakland airport boss craig simon speaking to us this afternoon. >> yeah, certainly. it's unfortunate that that they would take that stance, you know, we've been on the san francisco bay area, on the bay itself, for, you know, the entire time we've been in existence almost 100 years. and so we don't feel as though anybody necessarily owns the san francisco bay or the name itself. >> the idea to rename oakland airport was first talked about back in 2013. so it has been in the works for a long time now. >> to your voice, your vote and the likely district 16 recount and the congressional race. it impacts the two tied candidates who hope to move forward to t
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san francisco now threatening to sue if oakland airport changes its name to include san francisco bay. so, devin fehley is joining us with the latest name fight >> it is a fight. >> yes. they are in disagreement. >> yes. and the city attorney sent a later to the port of oakland today and they are going to vote on this on thursday. it is really coming to a head pretty quickly. it would change the name of the oakland airport to the oakland, to the san francisco bay oakland international airport. the name change infringes on sfo and especially those that do not speak or read english. using san francisco international airport throughout its history. >> it appears oakland's proposal is intentionally designed to divert travelers who may be unfamiliar with bay area geography and leave them to believe oakland has a business relationship with sfo which it doesn't. >> the city has reached out to oakland and they are ready to discuss all terntives with the name. they hope the airport figures out a name that works for them but they are ready to take legal action if necessary. >> any response from
san francisco now threatening to sue if oakland airport changes its name to include san francisco bay. so, devin fehley is joining us with the latest name fight >> it is a fight. >> yes. they are in disagreement. >> yes. and the city attorney sent a later to the port of oakland today and they are going to vote on this on thursday. it is really coming to a head pretty quickly. it would change the name of the oakland airport to the oakland, to the san francisco bay oakland...
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some patchy fog in san francisco and a chance of fog in the north bay. but look at the daytime highs. this is another day we have to get outside and enjoy. take lunch outside. 75 degrees. 76 in san jose. 74 in walnut creek. 69 in oakland. in the peninsula, 68 at half moon bay. also cooler in san francisco, but not bad in the mission. in the north bay 79 and in napa 72 degrees. the chance for rain comes to a crash once we hit thursday. this storm has a huge cold last. chance of rain and isolated thunderstorms. we think thursday brings the best chance of rain and then lingering rain into friday. thursday expect a quarter of an inch to a half inch. and then friday just a trace amount. look at the temperatures. we will go from the 70s 255 on thursday. and then back to the 70s toward next week's forecast. a 20% chance of a shower saturday. 50% on sunday. this is real. a roller coaster. i want to go back up. >> we will take today. >>> coming up next, the >>> and restaurant in sentences goes closed after a fire started in a kitchen vent. it happened on fillmore
some patchy fog in san francisco and a chance of fog in the north bay. but look at the daytime highs. this is another day we have to get outside and enjoy. take lunch outside. 75 degrees. 76 in san jose. 74 in walnut creek. 69 in oakland. in the peninsula, 68 at half moon bay. also cooler in san francisco, but not bad in the mission. in the north bay 79 and in napa 72 degrees. the chance for rain comes to a crash once we hit thursday. this storm has a huge cold last. chance of rain and isolated...
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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 , 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
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...
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is right on the san francisco bay. so this is just to get informed travelers around the world that we're here and we're a convenient option into the bay area. so what do you make of you know, we heard just a moment ago from san francisco mayor london breed, san francisco city attorney david chu threatening legal action. >> what do you make of all of this? well, i really don't understand it, because it's not about san francisco. >> we're not trying to denigrate san francisco or anything. we're not trying to imitate them. again, this is about we have a great airport. people will fly oakland know it's convenient. it's easily accessible. the issue is that people from, let's say, east of the mississippi and around the world can't tell you where oakland is. they don't know that it is on san fran, in san francisco bay region. it's a gateway to the san francisco bay. so we just want to make sure that people understand that. >> did you have research that showed you that, that people east of the mississippi did not understand th
is right on the san francisco bay. so this is just to get informed travelers around the world that we're here and we're a convenient option into the bay area. so what do you make of you know, we heard just a moment ago from san francisco mayor london breed, san francisco city attorney david chu threatening legal action. >> what do you make of all of this? well, i really don't understand it, because it's not about san francisco. >> we're not trying to denigrate san francisco or...
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she believes if you put san francisco bay. well, that adds another confusion for those wondering which san francisco. >> i can understand from people coming out of town that it would feel may be confusing. so i don't have a strong opinion better, but i can understand the concern that would be confusing to people. get in the bay area. so big and a large that to call it san francisco, just if you don't know anything might confuse you. okay. so obviously nobody owns the words. san francisco, it's public domain. but according to city attorneys for the city >> of san francisco, they say sfo owns the name san francisco and they say that if they change into san francisco bay, it's basically infringing on that particular copyright and they plan to take that before a judge. james reyna, the army is even if oakland changes their name to san francisco bay, their code will still a k and just add one more bit of irony on this san francisco, san francisco international is not in san francisco. it's in san mateo county. back to all right. th
she believes if you put san francisco bay. well, that adds another confusion for those wondering which san francisco. >> i can understand from people coming out of town that it would feel may be confusing. so i don't have a strong opinion better, but i can understand the concern that would be confusing to people. get in the bay area. so big and a large that to call it san francisco, just if you don't know anything might confuse you. okay. so obviously nobody owns the words. san francisco,...
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francisco bay. but san francisco city attorney david chiu has sent a letter now to the port threatening legal action if they go through with that name change to says using san francisco as part of the renaming of oakland airport will cause confusion and chaos and he says it infringes on sf owes trademark. >> we believe that their proposal appears intentionally designed to divert travelers. it may be unfamiliar with area. geography. it may lead them to believe that oakland has a business relationship with us po which it does not. we believe that the clear similarity and a very high likelihood of confusion gives us a strong federal trademark infringement, a claim as well as a strong federal that mission claim and taken together. these are clear infringement on sfo straight months. >> we have received a statement from the oakland airport in response to this possible lawsuit. it reads in part, quote, the proposed in a modification will clarify, not confuse the new name identifies where the airport is ac
francisco bay. but san francisco city attorney david chiu has sent a letter now to the port threatening legal action if they go through with that name change to says using san francisco as part of the renaming of oakland airport will cause confusion and chaos and he says it infringes on sf owes trademark. >> we believe that their proposal appears intentionally designed to divert travelers. it may be unfamiliar with area. geography. it may lead them to believe that oakland has a business...
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san francisco bay to the name. but as our anne makovec shows us, it may already be too late. >> reporter: neither of these airports is in san francisco, but they both claim the right to use the name. and now it's up to a federal court. >> we do think that this litigation is a waste of taxpayer resources. if oakland had chosen to engage with us, we would not be here. >> reporter: while officials with the port of oakland say they're just trying to clear up confusion over their airport's location, which sits on the san francisco bay, san francisco city attorney david chu says it could cause travel chaos. >> we are concerned about travelers who are going to miss their flight, suffer economic loss. we're concerned about the reputation damage to the bay area when it comes to the travel experience. >> reporter: at least one airline has begun using the new name on the flight reservation system, which chu says means sfo has already suffered economic harm. >> the name that they have chosen appears to be intentional to divert
san francisco bay to the name. but as our anne makovec shows us, it may already be too late. >> reporter: neither of these airports is in san francisco, but they both claim the right to use the name. and now it's up to a federal court. >> we do think that this litigation is a waste of taxpayer resources. if oakland had chosen to engage with us, we would not be here. >> reporter: while officials with the port of oakland say they're just trying to clear up confusion over their...
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francisco bay. oakland's proposed name is going to create immense confusion and chaos for travelers. >> particularly those who do not speak english. san francisco season differently and is filed a federal lawsuit maintaining oakland airport's name change violates its trademark and is designed to confuse travelers and safe and business from sfo. we're very concerned about travelers are going to miss flights mishaps, experienced economic loss. we're worried that this is going to damage the reputation of the travel industry in our bay area region. >> are airports propose renaming does not infringe upon sfo is mark and we will vigorously defend our right to claim are spot on the san francisco bay. we ask passengers arriving at oakland international about the name change and all agreed. adding san francisco to the name is confusing. >> there's also the san francisco airport. and just able just be confusing to combining it could. then you have to clarify, you have to go wait. san francisco need to be like
francisco bay. oakland's proposed name is going to create immense confusion and chaos for travelers. >> particularly those who do not speak english. san francisco season differently and is filed a federal lawsuit maintaining oakland airport's name change violates its trademark and is designed to confuse travelers and safe and business from sfo. we're very concerned about travelers are going to miss flights mishaps, experienced economic loss. we're worried that this is going to damage the...
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francisco bay, san francisco city attorney devastated tchewa says it could cause travel chaos. >> we are concerned about missed flights mishaps economic loss, we are concerned about the reputation of the bay area when it comes to the travel experience. >> at least one airline azores has begun using the new name which means sfo has suffered economic harm. >> the name that they have chosen appears to be intentional to divert travelers that two otherwise go to sfo. >> in a statement the poured of oakland says the renaming does not infringe on sfo's mark. but san francisco has owned and infested in the federal trademark for san francisco international airport for 70s. while the legal fight begins the court of public opinion is in session. oakland vice mayor kaplan voting how about if we call our sunnyside of the bay and they can call theirs millbrae. >> >> san mateo conti special ceremony shining a light on first responders and by stand horse stepped in during emergencies and saved a life. the event at foster city fire department had survivors who said thanks to people who took action du
francisco bay, san francisco city attorney devastated tchewa says it could cause travel chaos. >> we are concerned about missed flights mishaps economic loss, we are concerned about the reputation of the bay area when it comes to the travel experience. >> at least one airline azores has begun using the new name which means sfo has suffered economic harm. >> the name that they have chosen appears to be intentional to divert travelers that two otherwise go to sfo. >> in a...
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officials want to add san francisco bay to the airport's name. the plan announced last week is getting a lot of pushback. as you might expect, abc seven news reporter tim johns looks at why sfo says this name change won't fly. >> one of the bay area's major airports could soon be getting a rebrand. last week, officials with the port of oakland unveiling a plan to rename the city's airport to become san francisco bay oakland international airport. >> studies have shown that over half of international travelers and nearly a third of domestic travelers do not know where oakland lies in the san francisco bay area. >> oakland officials say they believe the potential name change would help would be travelers clearly identify the airport with the bay area, but the proposal has gotten swift pushback from many on the other side of the bay in san francisco and at sfo airport. >> our concern, especially for international travelers, is that somebody may book a flight thinking that they're going to one location, and only when they land do they realize they're
officials want to add san francisco bay to the airport's name. the plan announced last week is getting a lot of pushback. as you might expect, abc seven news reporter tim johns looks at why sfo says this name change won't fly. >> one of the bay area's major airports could soon be getting a rebrand. last week, officials with the port of oakland unveiling a plan to rename the city's airport to become san francisco bay oakland international airport. >> studies have shown that over half...
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san francisco bay oakland international airport. the airport leaders say the reason the name change, travelers from elsewhere don't realize the proximity to san francisco. but the idea is face headwinds. san francisco leaders vowing to sue, saying it would create too much confusion. san mateo opposes the plan. but airport leaders say steps will be taken to limit potentially turbulence. >> we will continue to keep the oak identifier. that's what people use in general for baggage claim, tickets and that sort of stuff. we really think that will help eliminate confusion. >> that meeting is scheduled to start later this afternoon. we're following the story. and will join with a live report in the next half hour. >>> happening in san francisco, a growing number of angry merchants will join the battle for businesses is an unpopular, new bike lane. it runs right through what used to be the median along valencia street. before the city put it in, cars parked along the same stretch. local store fronts say business has suffered since the chang
san francisco bay oakland international airport. the airport leaders say the reason the name change, travelers from elsewhere don't realize the proximity to san francisco. but the idea is face headwinds. san francisco leaders vowing to sue, saying it would create too much confusion. san mateo opposes the plan. but airport leaders say steps will be taken to limit potentially turbulence. >> we will continue to keep the oak identifier. that's what people use in general for baggage claim,...
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instead, they say they sit literally on san francisco bay and that's why they want to change it to san francisco bay, oakland international airport. to clear up the confusion claiming that one-third of domestic travelers, they don't know clean is. as far as the location to the bay area and one half of international travelers don't the reason behind all of this money, they believe if it clears up the confusion, then possibly more flights will come into oakland international or by then it will be called san francisco bay, oakland, that would generate 10's if not hundreds of millions of dollars every year. i got a chance to talk to some travelers this morning. they don't like this idea. like white. because i think thing the confusion, but well, i have said consistently francisco does so much of you know. >> and i don't understand why oakland has to say san francisco it will say, oh, can but san francisco. >> will be the first words yet to oakland interim. i don't want to get a according to put a port of oakland officials, they run the airport. they claim that a lot of oakland residents, t
instead, they say they sit literally on san francisco bay and that's why they want to change it to san francisco bay, oakland international airport. to clear up the confusion claiming that one-third of domestic travelers, they don't know clean is. as far as the location to the bay area and one half of international travelers don't the reason behind all of this money, they believe if it clears up the confusion, then possibly more flights will come into oakland international or by then it will be...
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is located on the san francisco bay . and close to regional destinations. >> it could be a sore spot for people but the airport said it is not about shifting its image away from oakland, instead, they are trying to highlight the broader region and they say oakland could benefit. >>> let's take it to san jose. check out this video. this was posted on social media. a plans close encounter with mother nature. it got hit by lightning. not something you see every day. kind of difficult to tell from far away but you could see it hitting the planes weighing and creating faint green sparks. >>> taking a live look across the bay, is monday morning. it is april fools' day. keep your guard up today. it will be a lovely one, especially once the fog burns off around the bay. here is a check on our weather. >> taking out the work week daytime highs are above average. just like our easter sunday we see 70s down near livermore and fremont, stretching into the santa clara valley with 60s all the way up along the peninsula and into san fra
is located on the san francisco bay . and close to regional destinations. >> it could be a sore spot for people but the airport said it is not about shifting its image away from oakland, instead, they are trying to highlight the broader region and they say oakland could benefit. >>> let's take it to san jose. check out this video. this was posted on social media. a plans close encounter with mother nature. it got hit by lightning. not something you see every day. kind of...
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francisco, let alone claim exclusive rights to the san francisco bay. a final vote on the name change is scheduled for next month. >> abc seven news is following the safety issues at san francisco at an intersection in san francisco last month, a family of four was killed after an suv crashed into them at a bus stop in the west portal neighborhood. a terrible tragedy . now there's a new plan that dramatically changes how people drive and walk in that area. sfmta presented it this afternoon, and there are big changes to traffic flow designed to protect pedestrians, supports significant pedestrian safety by eliminating all of the left turns here in san francisco, on a typical year, about 40% of our traffic deaths are a result of drivers making left turns and not seeing pedestrians in the crosswalk, some west portal business owners told us today that they're worried about potential impacts from this. sfmta is planning to hold several community meetings to talk about it in the coming weeks. >> new developments on a story we've been closely following in the
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san francisco let alone claiming exclusive rights to the bay. but the port of oakland maintains there's nothing wrong with adding san francisco to oakland airport's name. we want to clarify for travelers that oakland airport is inefficient and distinctive choice from flying into the san francisco bay area. >> but instead of clarifying san francisco maintains the new name will cause confusion. oakland's proposed name is going to create immense confusion and chaos for travelers, particularly those who do not speak english. we asked arriving passengers about the name change in all agreed. adding san francisco to oakland's name is confusing. it's more confusing. i think it's clear or that it stays oakland international. i think it's going to confuse a lot of people, too. >> prison from here to see kind of a necessary why we need a name change. oakland airport is a good enough to script where exactly it is its own oakland to complicate matters. the lawsuit also indicates at least one airline. >> he's already started using the new airport name to make
san francisco let alone claiming exclusive rights to the bay. but the port of oakland maintains there's nothing wrong with adding san francisco to oakland airport's name. we want to clarify for travelers that oakland airport is inefficient and distinctive choice from flying into the san francisco bay area. >> but instead of clarifying san francisco maintains the new name will cause confusion. oakland's proposed name is going to create immense confusion and chaos for travelers,...
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rights to the san francisco bay. the port trust that travelers understand that the san francisco bay, like virtually every other major metropolitan area in the world, can contain more than one airport, unquote. now, that name change has also received support from some community members, including oakland city council member rebecca kaplan, who said of the name change, there is no airport in san francisco, but if they want to rename sfo to millbrae airport to be more accurate in terms of location, that would be fine and we could rename oakland to oakland sunny side of the bay airport, unquote. now, comments like that have been made that sfo is not technically in san francisco either. the city or the county, but rather in san mateo. and some argue that gives oakland more grounds for this particular name change, since they're right next to the san francisco bay. live at oakland international airport tori gaines, ktvu, fox two news. tori. >> thank you. a deadly crash is under investigation in the east bay. chp was called
rights to the san francisco bay. the port trust that travelers understand that the san francisco bay, like virtually every other major metropolitan area in the world, can contain more than one airport, unquote. now, that name change has also received support from some community members, including oakland city council member rebecca kaplan, who said of the name change, there is no airport in san francisco, but if they want to rename sfo to millbrae airport to be more accurate in terms of...
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francisco bay oakland international. we are at the airport with a look at lawsuit, and why oakland says it is not backing down.>> in a lawsuit filed in federal court, san francisco argues the law should prevent oakland from renaming oakland international to san francisco bay oakland international, saying the name infringes on a trademark, but will also confuse travelers.>> i thought i was in oakland, so that's weird. do they not have their own airport?>> clearly you come up here for the bay area, so i think the change of name is fine.>> port of oakland commissioners approved the new name last week. the lawsuit is demanding any new name that includes empress go be inhibited. this empress go david - - the san francisco attorney said it is clear there's only one airport. >> it has been trademarked for so long, it is incontestable under federal law. >> a portuguese has used the new name for bookings. they believe oakland is deliberately trying to pull business away from san francisco, which he says is causing the money. >> o
francisco bay oakland international. we are at the airport with a look at lawsuit, and why oakland says it is not backing down.>> in a lawsuit filed in federal court, san francisco argues the law should prevent oakland from renaming oakland international to san francisco bay oakland international, saying the name infringes on a trademark, but will also confuse travelers.>> i thought i was in oakland, so that's weird. do they not have their own airport?>> clearly you come up...
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francisco bay, san francisco city attorney david chiu alleges the new name san francisco bay oakland international airport would be a trademark violation and caused confusion at sfo. ktvu tory gains now walks us through the lawsuit that was just filed today. >> we are highly concerned about the immense confusion and chaos for travelers all over the world, that will ensue because of this, particularly for visitors for whom english is not their first language or who do not speak or read english. >> chiu says oakland airport's proposed name change is an attempt to pull travelers into oakland, who may not be intending to go there, and the change could mean economic losses for san francisco. >> we have repeatedly asked to engage with them, and they have not taken us up on those offers. different bay area stakeholders have asked for the two sides to meet in oakland has not done that, their refusal has left us with no choice here. >> the san francisco city attorney says filing suit was a last resort, because the city of oakland has not been willing to negotiate with them over this proposed
francisco bay, san francisco city attorney david chiu alleges the new name san francisco bay oakland international airport would be a trademark violation and caused confusion at sfo. ktvu tory gains now walks us through the lawsuit that was just filed today. >> we are highly concerned about the immense confusion and chaos for travelers all over the world, that will ensue because of this, particularly for visitors for whom english is not their first language or who do not speak or read...
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so remember, is even oakland, san francisco bay, it is san francisco bay, oakland. so the word oakland actually goes. >> 4th and that whole chain of letters right there. so they're not even going first on that. now, san francisco, i mentioned how they think this is illegal. well, that's an opinion of theirs, but they believe they have law on their side because as that is copyrighted and they believe this is an infringement on that copyright with to san francisco airports in the bay area and just add a couple more wrinkles to this. james, if your head was hurting already, even if san francisco skews me open goes to san francisco bay, the airport code is still ak oakland. and one more wrinkle sfo. it's not even in san francisco yet the city of san francisco is upset. >> all right. well, thank you. 10 11 is the time. and in other headlines to ay, more business owners are on the valencia street. they're speaking out now against these new bike lanes that have been put in place. local business owners announced legal action against the city this morning outlining their con
so remember, is even oakland, san francisco bay, it is san francisco bay, oakland. so the word oakland actually goes. >> 4th and that whole chain of letters right there. so they're not even going first on that. now, san francisco, i mentioned how they think this is illegal. well, that's an opinion of theirs, but they believe they have law on their side because as that is copyrighted and they believe this is an infringement on that copyright with to san francisco airports in the bay area...
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should oakland's airport add san francisco bay to its name? that's going to be decided by the oakland airport commission today. as opposition across the bay in san francisco continues to mount and get stronger. bosses at the port of oakland want the name change to boost travelers. they say many travelers who are unfamiliar with our region fly into sfo even if their destination is across the bay bridge over to the east bay. but the san francisco city attorney wants to ground oakland's plans say sending a strong letter in opposition and in fact threatening to sue the argument there that the change violates trademark on san francisco's airport. and by the way, the opposition mounts. the san mateo county board of supervisors, they also voted to oppose. so one of the arguments is that travelers will be confused so we went to x and we'd like to have community conversation and here's what you are saying. overwhelming number of you in the poll say yes, the change would be confusing to travelers. in the next half hour we're live talking to those travel
should oakland's airport add san francisco bay to its name? that's going to be decided by the oakland airport commission today. as opposition across the bay in san francisco continues to mount and get stronger. bosses at the port of oakland want the name change to boost travelers. they say many travelers who are unfamiliar with our region fly into sfo even if their destination is across the bay bridge over to the east bay. but the san francisco city attorney wants to ground oakland's plans say...
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francisco bay the port operates and is the steward for 20 miles of land along the san francisco bay. our airport is on the san francisco bay. >> we're very disappointed that oakland has chosen not to collaborate with us, to come up with a solution that kind of meets their needs and addresses our concern. >> this is far from a done deal. san francisco city attorney david chu has threatened to sue over trademark infringement. his office told us in a statement, quote, we are disappointed that oakland did not take the opportunity to work collaboratively with us to develop alternative names and to avoid litigation. we will have further updates in the coming days, and the still needs to go through a second reading and approval at a meeting on may 9th. live in the studio gloria rodriguez abc seven news. >> thanks, gloria. san francisco police and the city attorney are investigating the now viral video showing a tow truck trying to tow a moving car. you can see the tow truck backing up to try to drag the car behind at bush and montgomery streets, city attorney david chu confirmed that the co
francisco bay the port operates and is the steward for 20 miles of land along the san francisco bay. our airport is on the san francisco bay. >> we're very disappointed that oakland has chosen not to collaborate with us, to come up with a solution that kind of meets their needs and addresses our concern. >> this is far from a done deal. san francisco city attorney david chu has threatened to sue over trademark infringement. his office told us in a statement, quote, we are...
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francisco bay the port operates and is the steward for 20 miles of land along the san francisco bay. our airport is on the san francisco bay. >> we're very disappointed that oakland has chosen not to collaborate with us, to come up with a solution that kind of meets their needs and addresses our concern. >> this is far from a done deal. san francisco city attorney david hsu has threatened to sue over trademark infringement. his office told us in a statement, quote, we are disappointed that oakland did not take the opportunity to work collaboratively with us to develop alternative names and to avoid litigation. we will have further updates in the coming days, and this still needs to go through a second reading and approval at a meeting on may 9th. live in the studio gloria rodriguez abc seven news gloria just mentioned the city attorney. >> will he and san francisco police are now investigating this scary incident at a tow truck trying to hook a moving car in downtown san francisco with two people inside. abc seven news reporter luz pena has new information about that tow company. >>
francisco bay the port operates and is the steward for 20 miles of land along the san francisco bay. our airport is on the san francisco bay. >> we're very disappointed that oakland has chosen not to collaborate with us, to come up with a solution that kind of meets their needs and addresses our concern. >> this is far from a done deal. san francisco city attorney david hsu has threatened to sue over trademark infringement. his office told us in a statement, quote, we are...
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francisco bay, oakland international airport and it's those words san francisco bay that have san francisco officials threatening to sue oakland airport officials are hoping the name change would help travelers understand there's another airport in the san francisco area and possibly bring more tourists to the east bay, but san francisco officials believe it will lead to confusion. and they say the name will violate trademarks held by sfo. city attorney david chiu has gone as far as sending a warning letter to the port of oakland. >> we also believe the currently proposed name infringes on sfo's trademarks. sfo has been in operation for almost a century. since 1927, we've used san francisco international airport or san francisco airport throughout most of that history, adding san francisco to it certainly makes it more attractive or more recognizable to those that are traveling, traveling from out of the state, out of the country. >> in a statement on monday, the port doubling down on the proposal, saying the proposed name modification will clarify, not confuse the new name identifies where
francisco bay, oakland international airport and it's those words san francisco bay that have san francisco officials threatening to sue oakland airport officials are hoping the name change would help travelers understand there's another airport in the san francisco area and possibly bring more tourists to the east bay, but san francisco officials believe it will lead to confusion. and they say the name will violate trademarks held by sfo. city attorney david chiu has gone as far as sending a...
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add the name san francisco bay to its airport, and san francisco is saying keep my name out of your mouth. the city has even threatened a lawsuit if this change goes through, city leaders say it will cause confusion for people who may fly into the wrong airport. abc7 news reporter gloria rodriguez joins us live with this possible fight. hi, gloria. >> hey, good morning reggie. the port of oakland board of commissioners is set to meet on thursday to consider changing oakland international airport's name to san francisco bay. oakland international airport. and it's those words san francisco bay that have san francisco officials threatening to sue oakland airport officials are hoping that the name change would help travelers understand. there is another airport in the san francisco area, and possibly bring more tourists to the east bay, but san francisco officials believe it will lead to confusion and they say the name will violate trademarks held by sfo. city attorney david hsu has gone as far as sending a warning letter to the port of oakland. >> we also believe the currently propose
add the name san francisco bay to its airport, and san francisco is saying keep my name out of your mouth. the city has even threatened a lawsuit if this change goes through, city leaders say it will cause confusion for people who may fly into the wrong airport. abc7 news reporter gloria rodriguez joins us live with this possible fight. hi, gloria. >> hey, good morning reggie. the port of oakland board of commissioners is set to meet on thursday to consider changing oakland international...
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we do upper 60s in san francisco to some 70s around the immediate bay. and maybe hinting at those 80s once again, but further on inland. livermore, san jose, and into fairfield. here's where you'll notice the change. starting on tuesday, we get more of that impact from the marine layer and that onshore breeze, bringing down those temperatures. no more of those 80s. we cool things back down into the 60s in just a few spots with those 70 degrees. that midweek cooling is because of a couple of systems that are trying to nudge their way into the bay area, but not quite organizing themselves well enough to come in here. and the models from this morning on into this afternoon have actually started to paint the rain a little bit more disorganized on into thursday and friday. possibly that hint of rain on friday, but very trace amounts of rain. we go up into the sierra where we could see that late-season snow coming back down. so let me show you what the models have updated this afternoon as far as how much we could be looking at. we were looking at a bull's-eye
we do upper 60s in san francisco to some 70s around the immediate bay. and maybe hinting at those 80s once again, but further on inland. livermore, san jose, and into fairfield. here's where you'll notice the change. starting on tuesday, we get more of that impact from the marine layer and that onshore breeze, bringing down those temperatures. no more of those 80s. we cool things back down into the 60s in just a few spots with those 70 degrees. that midweek cooling is because of a couple of...
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the bigger issue is whether or not the board will add san francisco bay making it the san francisco bay oakland international airport. we heard from the director of aviation for the airport. he says they have gathered data about whether or not oakland is in the bay area. the takeaway, people don't really know, he says, where oakland sits in relation to the greater bay area. oakland's mover is more of a geographical identifier. >> it's how do we grow from an oakland perspective. it's a pro-oakland and pro-bay area, pro-jobs request for the board. >> reporter: not everyone feels the same. plenty of posing opinions have been shared on this. san mateo county has opposed this plan. san francisco has threatened to file legal action over this. its leaders say the change would cause confusion among travelers, particularly among international travelers, who may not speak or read english as well. the city attorney says the name change infringes on san francisco's trademarks. now, regardless of the name change, the airport will still use oak as an identifier. that will stay the came. it will use t
the bigger issue is whether or not the board will add san francisco bay making it the san francisco bay oakland international airport. we heard from the director of aviation for the airport. he says they have gathered data about whether or not oakland is in the bay area. the takeaway, people don't really know, he says, where oakland sits in relation to the greater bay area. oakland's mover is more of a geographical identifier. >> it's how do we grow from an oakland perspective. it's a...
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. >> health officials are monitoring the spread of whooping cough in the bay area in san francisco. more than a dozen cases have been reported since january, the latest cases at a high school there in the city. ktvu zac sos joins us tonight here in studio with the story zach. >> yeah. and marin county, the other part of the bay area to see cases of whooping cough over the last few months. unclear right now if those cases are connected to the ones we're learning about in san francisco, parents at the san francisco school where those cases are centered, say they were recently alerted about all of this by school officials. >> this scary disease. i don't want my girl get sick. >> parent ji young's initial reaction to the news that a small group of students at her daughter's school in san francisco had come down with pertussis, also known as whooping cough. >> people should not be panicking at all about this, doctor monica gandhi, an infectious disease expert at ucsf medical center. the main thing is to control the outbreak, meaning the way to control it is anyone who has these symptoms
. >> health officials are monitoring the spread of whooping cough in the bay area in san francisco. more than a dozen cases have been reported since january, the latest cases at a high school there in the city. ktvu zac sos joins us tonight here in studio with the story zach. >> yeah. and marin county, the other part of the bay area to see cases of whooping cough over the last few months. unclear right now if those cases are connected to the ones we're learning about in san...
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bay oakland international airport, well, we have now learned that san francisco's board of supervisors plans to introduce a resolution opposing this proposed name change. sfo officials also sent a letter asking that the proposal be scrapped because it could cause potential confusion in the port of oakland's. commissioners are set to vote on the name change proposal april 11th. >> meantime, a proposed chick fil a restaurant in walnut creek has raised concerns for some residents. the city's planning commission approved a new outlet of the fast food chain to go in the walnut creek shopping center on ignacio valley road. now, the restaurant would not have a drive thru, only dine in and takeout options. however, the east bay times reports that neighbors are appealing the city's decision, saying it will bring too much traffic to an already congested intersection and attract more crime. >> some nurses in santa clara county have been on the picket line since 5:00 this morning. it's day one of their planned three day strike, and they are demanding raises, better workplace conditions and more st
bay oakland international airport, well, we have now learned that san francisco's board of supervisors plans to introduce a resolution opposing this proposed name change. sfo officials also sent a letter asking that the proposal be scrapped because it could cause potential confusion in the port of oakland's. commissioners are set to vote on the name change proposal april 11th. >> meantime, a proposed chick fil a restaurant in walnut creek has raised concerns for some residents. the city's...
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the bay area's airports, san francisco and oakland international. now, oakland airport wants to add san francisco bay to its name to attract more travelers. ktvu amanda canton is live in our newsroom with some of the arguments for and against this proposed change. amanda. >> well, andre, the full name being proposed is san francisco bay. oakland international airport. sfo does not want to see san francisco at the front of that name. yesterday, leaders at sfo expressed concern, saying the new name could be misleading and will cause confusion for the public, either through a misunderstanding of its physical location or its perceived relationship to sfo. but nearly 20 organizations and city leaders support this change, and they're saying it will help bring people to oakland and to the east bay. >> our proposed name modification is both pro oakland and pro jobs. we want to boost jobs and economic activity for oakland. okay is located on the san francisco bay. >> we would hate to see a situation where a traveler books thinking that they're going to one l
the bay area's airports, san francisco and oakland international. now, oakland airport wants to add san francisco bay to its name to attract more travelers. ktvu amanda canton is live in our newsroom with some of the arguments for and against this proposed change. amanda. >> well, andre, the full name being proposed is san francisco bay. oakland international airport. sfo does not want to see san francisco at the front of that name. yesterday, leaders at sfo expressed concern, saying the...
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officials want to add san francisco bay to the airport's name. the plan announced last week is getting a lot of pushback. as you might expect, abc seven news reporter tim johns looks at why sfo says this name change won't fly. >> one of the bay area's major airports could soon be getting a rebrand. last week, officials with the port of oakland unveiling a plan to rename the city's airport to become san francisco bay oakland international airport. >> studies have shown that over half of international travelers and nearly a third of domestic travelers do not know where oakland lies in the san francisco bay area. >> oakland officials say they believe the potential name change would help would be travelers clearly identify the airport with the bay area, but the proposal has gotten swift pushback from many on the other side of the bay in san francisco and at sfo airport. >> our concern, especially for international travelers, is that somebody may book a flight thinking that they're going to one location, and only when they land do they realize they're
officials want to add san francisco bay to the airport's name. the plan announced last week is getting a lot of pushback. as you might expect, abc seven news reporter tim johns looks at why sfo says this name change won't fly. >> one of the bay area's major airports could soon be getting a rebrand. last week, officials with the port of oakland unveiling a plan to rename the city's airport to become san francisco bay oakland international airport. >> studies have shown that over half...
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it's not uncommon to see a gray whale make its way inside san francisco bay. but researchers do tell me it could take some time to determine exactly how that gray whale did die. >> it's a whale that celebrated. i think they're just like magical creatures just could eat, can't get enough of that. it just makes me realize like how small we are as humans and >> how they're dealing with all this. but mori point in pacifica, the mood is somber sad to hear when that happened. a great whale, one of thousands that migrate up the pacific coast every year won't be completing its journey. it was found dead this weekend. >> up the coast of alameda. and then we received another call this morning, both flannery with the california academy of sciences says she saw the whale's carcass this morning. so far, no signs of a ship strike or being tangled in rope. we will open the whale up. >> we will look inside. it will look for signs of cause of death, whether he gray whales were dying around the world for years. only now. >> has the species started to recover? she says the reaso
it's not uncommon to see a gray whale make its way inside san francisco bay. but researchers do tell me it could take some time to determine exactly how that gray whale did die. >> it's a whale that celebrated. i think they're just like magical creatures just could eat, can't get enough of that. it just makes me realize like how small we are as humans and >> how they're dealing with all this. but mori point in pacifica, the mood is somber sad to hear when that happened. a great...
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city attorney david chiu argues, renaming the hub san francisco bay oakland international airport would be trademark infringement. the port of oakland responded in opposition to that lawsuit, claiming the san francisco cannot lay claim to the geographically descriptive terms san francisco or claim exclusive rights to the san francisco bay. however, a trademark law attorney we spoke with says trademark is all about protecting consumers from confusion. >> all we really have to compare are the names, and they tend to give the first two words a lot of weight, because that's the first thing that the person hears, that a consumer sees on their screen. when they're ordering their lift or when they're booking the flight. and so the fact that the two first two words are really similar, it's going to really lend itself to a finding of confusion. >> the lawsuit also alleges the name change would capitalize off sfo's reputation and pull in travelers who are not intending to fly into the east bay. mayor shang tao shared her take on the change of the name with the press release from the port of oakla
city attorney david chiu argues, renaming the hub san francisco bay oakland international airport would be trademark infringement. the port of oakland responded in opposition to that lawsuit, claiming the san francisco cannot lay claim to the geographically descriptive terms san francisco or claim exclusive rights to the san francisco bay. however, a trademark law attorney we spoke with says trademark is all about protecting consumers from confusion. >> all we really have to compare are...
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along the bay, san francisco, across the bay bridge into oakland, holding tight in the 60s, dropping into the 50s for thursday and 50s early next week. >>> a few road closures you should know about. if you remember back in february that wrote in niles canyon that collapsed due to the heavy rain, on highway 84, the crews are working on that stretch allowing one way traffic. it is a little sluggish, but not too bad. all lanes on highway 9 are closed due to emergency repairs between redwood gulch and pierce road. damage from a rockslide has shut down stretch of highway 1 in big sur. as you can see part of the coastal road broke away south of rocky creek bridge because of saturday's storm. >> it was very pleasant to discover that the erosion and the erosion beneath the roadway had remained in place from where it was the night before. it was static and it hadn't continued to erode into the northbound lane. >> caltrans says convoys will lead cars through the north and south directions from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. today and they asked people to avoid any unnecessary travel to that area. >
along the bay, san francisco, across the bay bridge into oakland, holding tight in the 60s, dropping into the 50s for thursday and 50s early next week. >>> a few road closures you should know about. if you remember back in february that wrote in niles canyon that collapsed due to the heavy rain, on highway 84, the crews are working on that stretch allowing one way traffic. it is a little sluggish, but not too bad. all lanes on highway 9 are closed due to emergency repairs between...
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francisco bay. oakland international airport. so one more step in official vote on may 9th live in the newsroom. henry lee ktvu, fox two news. >> so, henry, just to clarify what happens, you said there's another vote on may 9th. is it the port again or who's voting on may 9th? >> i think it's more of a pro forma vote by the oakland port commissioners, the danny wan says there will be a nominal fee, maybe $150,000, of changing the stationary, changing some signs, and letting people know about the airport's name change. but again, the three letter designation by the faa oak will not change. okay. >> so if they do vote it and approve it, is there anything that those who are opposing can do to stop it, or is that the final say? >> no. that's it. they had their say today and over public comment and in written and email statements. but the board made a decision today saying this is the most important economic move that they can make to try to attract more flights and destinations. >> all right. henry lee
francisco bay. oakland international airport. so one more step in official vote on may 9th live in the newsroom. henry lee ktvu, fox two news. >> so, henry, just to clarify what happens, you said there's another vote on may 9th. is it the port again or who's voting on may 9th? >> i think it's more of a pro forma vote by the oakland port commissioners, the danny wan says there will be a nominal fee, maybe $150,000, of changing the stationary, changing some signs, and letting people...