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near a bus stop. >> two cars everywhere. during the carjacking, a -- this as we are now. >> happened street and ended at 16th street. when the truck crashed into another car and bus stop. they say five people including the driver and pedestrians were injured. >> people were waiting for the bus, normal day. >> hector says he was inside his barbershop and shortly after
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police were taken off the shop. >> we heard a loud boom outside and that is what you see. a bunch of chaos. >> it started a mile south of the crest site. police said they were able to keep the chase going. >> we are authorized pursue a vehicle that was involved in a violent crime and carjacking. >> police say they arrested the man suspected of rejecting the truck. martinez says he saw first responders giving aid to a man. >> the man appeared to not make it. they could not resuscitate him. they tried. that is how it went. larry:
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building a better bay area. kristen: we're looking at the good and bad. larry: san francisco has been in the spotlight issues like crime, homelessness and retailers moving out. we have team coverage on the problem. the board of supervisors tickets meeting outdoors to address the drug crisis. >> we have tried over and over again and what we're doing is not working. local resources have increased but it has not dealt with the problem. at the end of the day people are going to like it and some people are not. that is what it is. i am putting everything online to change what we need to do. kristen: as we saw earlier in the newscast, things got chaotic. melanie
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meeting and she joins us live in the newsroom. larry: what happened out there? they got a reception they did not expect. >> there was a big crowd that turned out, some people were yelling at mayor reed and at least one person was escorted away. the supervisors walked from city hall to the um plaza for a special off-site meeting to address the grant -- drug crisis. london breed said something has to change. >> we can't keep speaking out of both sides are mouth. on the one hand we want change and on the other hand we are willing to let people get away with murder. >> the supervisor said the problem is not a new one that one that has become so visible that san franciscans do not feel safe.
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>> even though san francisco safer or as safe. >> [indiscernible] in a said the department of emergency management is coordinating a pilot program but he said it's unclear what they are piloting. he tweeted arresting people is not moderate nor common sense. it is reactionary and counterproductive. >> we have some proposals on the table that will work with probation and says if you are an addict or on the verge of overdosing, we need to work together so we can compel people into treatment. >> sfpd took away an individual in handcuffs. they sell abc 7 that officers
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observed the individual throwing a brick at people. the individual was detained and charges are pending. kristen: quite a dramatic afternoon. a new poll released by the chamber of congress found 77% of voters feel san francisco is not on the right track. 60% say crime and safety are major concerns up 5% from last year and 75% say clement has gotten worse. larry: 91% of residents agree that a thriving downtown is crucial. kristen: it's been three months since london breed introduced a roadmap to revitalize the area. >> spiraling fentanyl crisis. empty offices, shuttered businesses. >> was this year when london
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breed highlighted several priorities including making downtown clean and safe. today we took a closer look at san francisco after the city agreed to extend the contract of the safety ambassador. someone who works on the streets told us in the past month or so things have slightly improved. a greater police presence seems to be the main reason. in late march, the board of supervisors voted to a four lease overtime in response to a staff shortage. on may 1, the state deploy the national guard and patrols to clock down on drug dealing, but residents are mixed about the results. >> being that there is no force meant at all.
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le pple have been people think the city is on the wrong track. >> we have been: this out for quite a while. i agree there is change happening and people are feeling the tipping, we know we can do better. >> felicia is with wealth and disparities and says it's time city departments turned to community organizations. >> trust us with the money and take the handcuffs off and let us be an impact in the community because we are the experts. >> mayor breed agreed the city alone can't fix these problems. we have work to do. let's embrace the work. let's chase those opportunities,
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let's think bigger than we ever have before. we will make magic happen in san francisco again. larry: abc important takeaways. >> tell of two cities. how realistic is the idea of redoing downtown? don't think it will happen overnight, but ideas and new energy, there is potential. san francisco has reimagined itself over and over again. >> was timed we have tom
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it's critical and it's going to take time. we can't come out of this overnight, we will have to hang in there for a number of years. >> the problem is, without the other end? we're continuing to see problems, the polls are indicating that the image is hurting. the mayor is starting to layout significant changes, a kiwanis she will start picking up people who were overdosed on drugs and the police are going to be charged with taking them to a facility where they're going to sober up and be given a citation, and if it happens to three times, they go to drug court. they have to have accountability area start small, but even that
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is being attacked. we will see how it goes. larry: numbers in recent polls. london breed is going to face an election. i would say these numbers s the city is in the wrong direction. san francisco hit that across-the-board. the change in san francisco that has come whether it's changing the school board or district attorney or board of supervisors has come from the people, right now there is a sense that people have had it. they want to see a change, they can continue this way. i have a feeling be able go with anyone who says let's do it.
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feels handcuffs. politicizing the . iuessthey're going around andn and somebody has to stop the carousel. someone has to say it starting now and that is what you are seeing in these numbers, people are saying enough is enough. enough support customer question is, do they have the support of the board of supervisors? the first stop is the cour
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facing a lawsuit after an employee was charged with sexual assault. the woman was strapped to a gurney in the back of an ambulance, the suit lames they continued to employ them after he was accused of the previous sexual assault. kristen: walmart has reached a deal with california over the sale of brass knuckles. >> i want everyone to know while walmart has done the best to remove illegal weapons from the website, there are others who have not done so and they
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need to know we are coming for them. >> one the case announced the settlement today and says walmart sold 250 brass knuckles online to be in california. they are considering a deadly weapon. walmart agreed to no longer sell them and pay half $1 million. the retailer will allow customers to illegal weapons on its side. larry: the san jose airport will benefit from funds to make roadways safer. they will receive nearly $11 million to build a taxiway with more direct access to their plan hangers. traditional start of the summer travel season and pooh-poohed a judge says travelers should
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expect delays this summer. he says a major shortage of air traffic controllers is a major reason and there are 11,500 or on the job, about 3000 you were then there should be. >> it's a concern and part of it what motivates us on the hiring and training. we need to make sure the workforce is ready. >> there is also a pilot shortage. the faa is on a hiring blitz woody judge insists that despite the shortage they will not sacrifice safety to make sure plan save up on time. kristen: san francisco introduce clean air veterans.
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challenge kristen: multiple organizations raised funds for the project. in hopes to expand its goal by creating zero emissions in the near future. >> clean air, sunny skies, what more can you ask for? >> it will get warmer, look at the pollen count. the count is high. those of us with sensitive sinuses can tell. but take a look at the windy conditions, surface wind speeds up to about 30 miles per hour,
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28 mile per hour gusts at modesto. significantly cooler than yesterday at this time. on we looking out over san francisco. 72 at palo alto. 57 at half moon bay. blue skies over the golden gate, breezy but not cloudy. these are the forecast headlines. clouds return in the overnight, possibly coastal drizzle. the cooling trend continues friday and we can expect a moderate warm up. tonight, clouds push across the bed and we will see low temperatures in the low 50's,
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tomorrow's highs under increasingly sunnyes0'ki 'hsit w and 60's around the bay shoreline. looking at the temperature front , it's even cooler on thursday with inland highs barely breaking 70 degrees friday, many locations do not reach the 70's. we will see a little bit of a rebound in temperatures on saturday which takes us into memorial day weekend. here is the seven-day forecast. below average temperatures on friday, milder on saturday and sunday and a memorial day we see high temperatures in the mid-70's. >> and crowd is public memorial for me legendary drag performer who died last month. the memorial will feature
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performances to honor her life. tickets sold out in minutes hundreds of people are expected to gather outside. keep in mind, the street will be closed until midnight. they are rerouting buses around the area. larry: coming up. schools are facing a big problem, lack of students. what is being done. >> am radio is not going anywhere, at least not yet. one car company says planning on.
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larry: 333 employees will lose their job once nordstrom closes. the company announced earlier this month is closing its store in august. >> getting >> we start out down on the peninsula, a technology is accused of stealing data without parental consent. it was found in violation online privacy protection act t.
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they suspended operation in the u.s. and resumes business here and is prohibited from collecting certain data. the ford motor company is reversing us scission on am radios. they said they would continue to be installed. the change of heart came after speaking with government policy leaders. ford will use an online to restore am radio. a new survey finds economic well-being is in decline. americans haveee fourth quarter of 2022.
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73% said they were doing ok financially, downmeets at its lt fewer adults said they had money left over after paying bills. the percentage of people who said they could ever a 400 -- $400 percent with cash dropped to 63%. you are saying ford can reinstall it with a software update? >> they are taking it out.
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and they love am radio stations. they should leave them on. pay settlement funds for false advertising. they are accused of only running background checks on businesses. larry: serious problems on social media. >> this is pervasive, it's everywhere. half of kids are telling us social media makes them feel worse. >> the netflix crackdown on sharing passwords
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moving forward, finding solutions. >> this is pervasive. social media is driving the mental health crisis. it's a real point of concern. larry: the surgeon gen issuing an urgent running about the impact of social media on america's use trying to determine the into mental health impacts on young people due to usage. >> he says kids are at a sensitive time and at risk if they spend too much time on the internet. dustin dorsey has more. >> in an age of likes and dislikes, the surgeon general is giving thumbs down. he released an urgent public health advisory given the risks social media has on mental health.
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the interaction children are having now it's them them in a catastrophic way. the report shows 95% of teens and 40% of kids eight to 12 use social media. the parents we spoke with say their kids are on the platform too much. my wife does it as well. >> they should be restricted least have an hour or two to play with their friends. over an hour i think is too much. >> found teens average the amount that doubles the risk of depression and anxiety. to do so and they are not going to be as like to omit a
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that has been habitual and regular. >> parents often set time limits. companies have set age limits and companies have required id verification. but attacks expert agrees that all three parties have to work together. some protecting them if the policymaker is not helping them this is where you're going to have these problems creeping into life. we still don't know the long-term effects but experts say we know changes need to be made. >> earlier today, i a correspondent about kids being on social media. pointed out there are problems.
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quotes because the benefits. and there are surveys showing adolescents of color, people will have a gomez find support online. you know this firsthand how many people turn to your page and say thank you for being our voice. there are some positives but there has to be balance when we see statistics of young people spending three hours a day on social media. that is doubling the risk of depression and anxiety. a major issue. was difficult to separate is the effect of cyber bullying long-term on adolescents while their brains are developing, self-worth, lace in the world. you and i have been the recipients of hatefulness on social media.
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i affect me if i was 13 years old and someone was making messages. we are seeing bullying, misogyny , homophobia. kids are seeing the negative everyday at their fair dips as opposed to just getting to be kids. these are some real issues parents should be attuned to and to teach their kids, if you see this report to me. mollica behavior. act how you want your children to act. larry: another prestigious honor for steph curry. he is the 2023 kareem abdul-jabbar social justice champion, and honor bestowed on the player will engage. targeting expiration date people
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are currently no federal standards for sale by, used by or best buy dates. >> the most important thing is how the food is handled. more often than not, we thrown away. a congresswoman say odt will bfresh. om dateame the syst. i'm not saying all of them, but some might want you to get the food more often. they put a date on their that may not be the actual date. advocates say it would on waste. according to the fda, between 30% and 40% of food in the u.s. is wasted, about 400 pounds of food -- per year for every american. he's leading a bipartisan effort
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, asking the fda to standardize terminology across the country. you're telling me it's dangerous to consume on the shelf they? how about salt and pepper? i don't know whether it's a female or male thing, but my kids will go to the refrigerator and look at a date i like to eat it, it's fine. the kids. >> there is a psychological component. leave eggs out? he would even know you can refrigerate them. >> it's remarkable we don't have
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a federal standard. it seems like there should be one. >> i think there should be one. the terminology should be something like used by or sell live. i have the same feeling a couple of days past the date, i don't want to be upsetting. it's probably fine. there's something psychological. >> i agree. growing up my parents would say if the cheese is moldy, cut it off. moving on, netflix is cracking down on users, the streamer today began sending out ema
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for people who share passwords outside the household. it's part of the effort to limit account sharing. the estimate -- to confess? we're are all friends here. [laughter] it explains a lot of in revenue for these streaming services. it's what everyone wants to do. it makes a lot of sense, i don't know if this is part of what you do. i'm sure someone netflix or my other platforms. 100 million? no wonder they are worried about it. it's a lot. >> a lot has to be baked into their own expectations. it's not a surprise. a lot of people do it.
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quotes i've heard. is going to be a lot of people frustrated when you get locked out. once you have gotten once you have paid for it, it's annoying. if you complain about potholes on roads, you are not alone. a new study found california second only to minnesota with the most complaints about potholes. it ranks third among cities, the rankings are based on google searches. minnesota ma in california, it should not be a problem. hawaii, some of the wo >> why is that? >> i have no idea. >> sometimes it is just budget.m
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-- goverenthg. >> i have been to some parts of the world that are not nearly as developed and have found better roads. need to update infrastructure. it comes with cost. it goes up. same thing is true with infrastructure. >> pay me now or pay me later. >> if you have alexa, the virtual assistant could be more helpful. amazon wants to use more
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artificial intelligence. they want to use ai create new content. it's unclear how it would be integrated but it may include more natural conversations, complex questions. the first thing that came to mind was create anything from a term paper or response to an email. to little bit frightening when you think about the role ai starting to light. >> you are right, it's at its infancy. we were horsing around the other day and it's remarkable. if you ask you to write a paragraph or page. it's not perfect a game changer and i ima what this technology is going to do.
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facts with ai. look up anything and keep reading. i could see benefits for certain. >> imagine being a school professor. do you tell the difference?>> l professor isn't using it to create the lesson? >> that's it.
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education is facing declining educated -- population head-on. >> across the board and state, declining enrollment means declining revenues. here in the bay area, every county has experienced a decline over the last five years according to state data, and the two with the steepest declines are san mateo and santa clara. >> there has been a lot of discussion and there are some hard realities as the student
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population declines, school districts have had to reset. >> lower birth rates, the pandemic, migration have taken a toll. >> system could coming decade. most districts have >> if downsizing is necessary, how is that done in a way that does not disproportionally advantage or disadvantage neighborhoods or student groups? >> the solution could be marketing. reaching out and building up popular programs like language immersions. unified has been losing approximately 2% of students for years. they are actively strategizing. >> when families come into our office, we have to roll out the red carpet.
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families come to register students, they may be looking to buy a home in a particular area and they want to check out the schools. gone are the days where they only shop in town. >> statewide, districts are sharing success stories to help other district scope. >> 'n' roll history are being sold. richard is selling his a vast collection at an event called bark for the art. it's an effort to raise money for canine nonprofits. includes posters from his days as manager at the fillmore. it runs through may 29. larry: some of those album covers are unbelievable. >> looks like it could be in a museum. [laughter] >> i knew something was coming.
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spencer: pieces. larry: for everybody's artistic enjoyment. spencer: fred flintstone. clouds returning to the coast overnight, cooling temperatures continue through friday but a warm up will occur on memorial day weekend. taking a look at overnight lows upper 70's inland. there is an weekend will be nice and pleasant. larry: payback is coming.
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>> building a better bay area, moving forward, finding solutions, this is abc 7 news. >> i guess the police were taking the chart from that way, and then he crashed into the bus stop. dan: we're learning more about the san francisco police chase about the stolen city truck that in a deadly crash, life of one person and injuring four others. thank you for joining us. i'm dan ashley. ama: i'm ama daetz. dan: as abc 7 news curry explains, it started a mile and a half away when -- when police responded to reports of a carjacking. ryan: two cars crash and debris everywhere. someone carjacked a city
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