we had a bunch of violence around delores park last year. there have been robberies in glen park and parts of the valley. there have been shootings in diamond heights. one of the challenges is making sure that the police department understands that even though we may not have the same crime levels as some neighborhoods, we still need attention from the police department. >> let's talk about the city's economic development. are we on the right track? what would you like to change about the approach to developing the economy? >> we are getting better. the city as got more proactive about attracting businesses and new industries and providing incentives for them to come and stay here. it is still a very expensive place to do business in terms of the cost of labor, land. we need to make sure that we are not taxing businesses to the point that it is not profitable and we are not attractive for them to be here. we need to reform our payroll tax. that is an incentive not to create jobs. i know the board president david chu is working on possibility

. >>> and they are starting friday morning at twin peeks, friday evening they will be back at delores park. >>> the man accused of hitting a pedestrian was not guilty. he was charged with vehicular man slaughter. he was charged with running over lights and hitting the man in across walk in cross streets. >>> he is charged in connection with two high profile. for the allege chef. he is also accused of shooting at a boyfriend and a teenage girl. >>> massive response to an early morning fire, we will have a live report coming up in just minutes. >>> one person is dead after and early morning fire, we have a crew on the scene. . >>> a decision is being made about the future of pier 29. >>> new controversy about a program, what they admitted about the embattled safety campaign. >>> after yesterday's heat, hot 90s, it

at 3:30s trans march will begin in delores park and the pink try ingle will inn stalled on twin peeks and the dyke march will begin in the park and it all follows the big parade sunday morning. 4:54 is the time, that is quite an event sunday morning. >> it is right a long market so it is easy to get to. >>> let's go out and take a look at the commute now, speaking of transit we are starting off well from bart system to san francisco, the bay bridge looks good as you can see very small delay at the toll plaza. and also a long northbound 101 no major problems getting down to the airport. also this morning's commute in antioch and concord and pittsburgh, we are off to a decent start with no major problems but the roadways are doing well. it is 4455, let's go -- 4:55 let's go to steve. >>> sea breeze a far cry from yesterday when it was up to 40 miles per hour and gusts at fairfield, still westerly breeze, a little cool up there 48 degrees how about that. i think the airport is at 49 believe it or not, redwood city 52 degrees, the system that gave us the cool down, high pressure, a slight

tonight the transition to march from delors park and the big party at the un plaza and a few more information we have more on our website. >>> soap will combine hold off for the private celebrations in san francisco? >>> tracking the latest conditions joining us with more. >>> summer in the bay area with a cold front moving in and a marine layer with drizzle of low cloud cover and to get moisture right now with scattered showers especially the north bay. a stronger brand just off of coast line expected to push on starting to sag further to the south as we head to up the day today. kachina couple of scrag elusive moving through our it could have a couple of light rain drops making the way even if the south bay but will it dry out in time for the weekend and will warm us up coming up in a few minutes. >>> should recalls nearly a half a million cars >>> of toxic ingredients hidden in an everyday accessories. >>> it's kind of shocking. greta the dangers discovery found in purses and wallets. >>> this is of such a great personal love me but they don't even really know me. >>> an outpouring of supp

tonight, tens of thousands of people took part in what is referred to as the march, a march from delores park to the castro especially for lesbians and those who support them. >> just a lot of people here for the same reasons, just to, admire that loving isn't about gender it is how uh you feel. >> at civic center plaza, the celebration drew newcomers and some whose experience with pride weekend has lasted decades. >> well i'm looking at my legacy. i can remember going to the very first parade and this its my history. this is my people. >> earlier today, mait your and house minority leader, nancy pelosi joined a long list of dignitaries for installation of the giant pink triangle at twin peak. >> this isn't about tolerance, almost has condescension to it, it is about respect, about taking pride. that is what this weekend is about. >> the triangle which was used by the nazis to identify gay people is meant as solidarity for the game community. >> we're awe wearing our pink triangle t-shirts in camaraderie for those who wort pink triangle in concentration camps. they wore theirs not by choice.

after school, alice and delores park thinking about human behavior. >> i don't know what people wanto -- from me, for real. i have to say i think people just want me to be perfect. but you know what? i am capable of doing anything. it doesn't matter who i am or the way i look. what matters is the effort. i will study more. >> alice studied hard. she gets automatic a's. she's on the honor roll! -- she gets all a's. she's on the honor roll. >> oh, my god. i can't believe it? you see? i am capeable. don't call me dummy. now who do you think schnur i am a girl with just good grades. >> the morale of this story is that no matter what people think about you, all you have to do is show who you really are. even if the situation isn't good for you, you must make the best effort you can and you will succeed in this life. jenny chuasiriporn did -- life. [cheers and applause] >> all right. yell about the shooting, about the killings. mothers don't remember reality. phone call. angers, her client. who the media pictures fighting and screaming. wife drops the bottle. neighbors. let mep put some in

. >> reporter: any minute now the thousands who have gathered here at delores park are expected to start pouring into the castro where the pink party is under way. now this is what's referred to as the annual dike march, a march for lesbians and their allies. the symbol which was used by the nazis to identify gay people is now meant as a symbol of solidarity for a gay community. the mayor and house minority leader nancy pelosi joined a long disof dig tlist of dignitae ceremony. it's estimated this will bring in $2 million to the local economy. pride weekend draws both young and old to san francisco every year. >> it's just a lot of people here for the same reason. love isn't about gender, it's how you feel. >> looking at my legacy, i can remember going to the very first stonewall parade. this is my history, this is my people. i just loved it. >> and right now the pride festival is just wrapping up as everyone starts to make their way to the castro for the pink party. the pink party a street party that runs until 11:00 tonight. it's a dry event meaning alcohol is not permitted in the stre

we're lucky to be open up playgrounds and facilities like delors park. but the truth is our park system needs funding. we need to decide whether we are going to invest more public money in that, and there are trade-offs. i have heard a lot of need here with the streets and public safety. or whether we're going to pitch in to the best practices and things that other -- that every other urban park system in the country is doing to stay open. the revenues are an important part of our budget. that it is for keeping the programs and facilities open. there is a lot of joy out there, and it is pl

we're lucky to be open up playgrounds and facilities like delors park. but the truth is our park system needs funding. we need to decide whether we are going to invest more public money in that, and there are trade-offs. i have heard a lot of need here with the streets and public safety. or whether we're going to pitch in to the best practices and things that other -- that every other urban park system in the country is doing to stay open. the revenues are an important part of our budget. that it is for keeping the programs and facilities open. there is a lot of joy out there, and it is a pleasure to be able to steward it. >> thank you, phil. [applause] >> we have now exhausted the pre-submitted questions we had, but we still have a little bit of the mayor's time. are there questions that have come up? wow, that was quick. and we have carmen in the back with a microphone, too. >> well, we know we are living in tough times economically. and as -- and as i got out the city, the seniors seek positive things about the suggestion that maybe you could ride free

new at six we are live now in delores park where organizers say they have a lot to celebrate this year. >> reporter: right now you can hear the speakers and the music blairing behind us and the crowd here at the park continues to grow. i would say it's at least several hundred peoplen. a half hour the group will start the transmarch. it's considered to be the kickoff event for the celebration. there was music, dancing and no shortage of colorful costumes in the park but organizers offered this reminder. >> it's a worldwide event. >> i think it's for open minded people that -- it's always open minded people. >> we will load it all up. >> reporter: tomorrow the contents of this box will be the pining triangle. >> it's used by the nazi's in concentration camps for the gay prisoners. we need to remember where we came from. >> reporter: 17 years ago the president was a year away from signing the defense of marriage act. it defined marriage as between a man and woman, now its being challenged in court. >> its been a great year for gay rights. with the appeal of don't ask don't tell and the p

crowds will gather in delores park in the mission district. the program begins at 5:00 and the actual march to the heart of the castro district starts at 6:00. the big event of the weekend is the pride parade. that's tomorrow at 10:30 a.m., starting at market and beil and ends at market and 8th streets. we have complete pride coverage on our website for you. just look for the hot topics section at ktvu.com. >>> in overnight news, a story with pictures you'll only see on 2. [ sirens ] >> around 12:30 this morning, a man was shot and killed near 37th and nevin avenue in richmond. these are exclusive pictures of the shooting scene taken just minutes after the first emergency call came in. witnesses say they heard a series of gunshots and then called 911. one neighbor rushed outside, helping the victim and checking his pulse. >> just applied pressure to the wound and his girlfriend was just basically crying, he was shot in the head. >> witnesses told police two gunmen went into a nearby house. police surrounded that house, eventually went in, but

with a trans alert and the pig try ankle did happened at twin peeks followed by the dyke march at delores parkt to check back in with sellment and when i think about that, i think about you with no mount any. a good way to get down there is to take muni or bart. a word to thewise. let's see what we have on the golden gate bridge, southbound 101 looks good and getting to the toll plaza is fine. i think people are happy to see the fog, especially san franciscans, and we are not used to the hot weather. westbound bridge, it is a about attend manipulate delay but there certainly is a delay there. this whole commute is slow on 101 and 280. >> june and gloom is back. >> and all san franciscans i think they like this. >> some, i get e-mails and tweets, where is the sun, steve. >>> fog continues to increase, a couple of low pressure systems are coming in, and yesterday the city was a beautiful 90 degrees. san jose 94 -- san jose 94 and southwest 21, concord has gusted 29 miles per hour, vacaville, west southwest, southeast san jose under mostly clear skies, temperatures will be dropping as the systems

this is delores park. ay ground has also been hit -- playground has been hit with graffiti as well. this has cost the city $150,000 so far this year. >>> the coroner has identified the two people killed in a two- car crash in the narrow contra costa county friday note. they are 20-year-old -- night. they were 20-year-old brian wheeler and hey -- haden. they were riding in a vehicle and a third person was injuredded but is expected to sur -- injured but is expected to survive. >>> a san rafael man is working against the clock to finish a movie for a -- about a disease that's killing him. ♪ >> the concert raised money about a movie he's making about what the disease is doing to him and his family. >> my mom had it and died from it, my dad it and died from it. >> he says he's not sure how long he has. it could be five, ten years. there's no cure for huntington's disease. >>> starting today, the agriculture department expand the search for dangerous bacteria in meat. that includes extra testing for six more tra

today, the transmart starts at delores park with a rally. 6:30. a march to u.n. tomorrow a pride celebration in the civic plaza. and sunday, the sf pride parade will start sunday and go from beale to hyde. >> they will go to the center. they announce a 25 year plan to renovate the convention center. the expansion is necessary in order to stay competitive. moscone attracts events during the year. >>> another big event is the al media county fair. and attendance records is already broken. 30,000 people attended in pleasant ton and this is the -- pleasantton. and this the fair runs through july 8th. another reminder for july. right around the corner as well. catch all the action here on kron 4. you will have the best season in the house. we will show you the fireworks from pleasantville. san rafael and the big spectacular over the bay. we are the only station that brings you local live fireworks. that is kron 4 at 9:00 p.m. >>> we are following this on friday morning. crews in san francisco making repairs to the fire damage at pier 29. it went up in flames wednesday

organizers estimate about 15,000 people march from delores park.s are planned and then tomorrow, look out, world famous pride parade will make its way down market to beale. they estimate one million people will watch or participate in that parade. there is a song that says don't rain on my parade and we're not going to do that. >> lisa: we're not going to do that. lots of sunshine out there. in most areas. fog drifting by. this is vollmer peak, very nice shot. low 50s where it's been clear earlier this morning. we got clouds around monterey area but breezy winds in higher elevations. >> terry: also next, tim lincecum survives a rocky first inning and flashes of old. larry beil has highlights coming up in sports. c >>. >> terry: that is beautiful picture, yes, it is. top of sutro looking at golden gate bridge, presidio. clouds got the sunshine and it's going to be cooler than yesterday but cooler than it should be but warming up. lisa will have more details. >> this morning there is a new champion for the title of world's ugliest dog. 29 contestants

delores park playground open it just two months ago and has proven very popular. now officials need to clean up graffiti and restore part of its musical attraction. damage to the san fransisco park has cost nearly $2 million over the past five years. after a windy spring, crews are moving sand off of the great highway and the ocean beach. sections of highway are closed to traffic during the work. well, look skyward space lovers. when you can check out a once- when you can check out a once- in-a-lifetime [ man ] it's big. supports in times of need. same with aladdin. the biggest in bail. no one has lower prices, is faster or more professional. aladdin bail bonds. bigger because we're better. discover britvisit:lumbia. >> early this morning we had a partial eclipse. 4:00 a.m., 37 percent of the moon was in the earth's shadow. and in just under one day astronomers will see an even more rare event, the transit of venus across the sun. the last transit for 105 years. to begin tuesday 3:00 on the west coast, this event originally held outside disestablish the distance fr

today the trans mart starts at 3:30 at delores park. and more on pride week.and 6:30 a march to un plaza. that's come and civic center plaza from noon to six then on sunday the parade will start at 10:30. that will head down market treat. >>> new plans in the works to expand the mosconi center. it will renovate the convention center. he said the expansion is necessary to stay competitive. it attracts 50 event as year and the mac world conference t the first phase will be complete bid 2018. >>> records have been broken for the opening day of the alameda county fair. 37,000 people attended wednesday. this is the 100th anniversary and it runs through july 8th. we'll be back. a look outside on this friday morning. skies are brightening. a lot of clouds around the area this morning. >>> welcome back. a recap that we're following for you this morning. crews are working overnight making repairs to the fire damage. the building is going up on flames on wednesday afternoon. a preliminary investigation suggests workers may have been in the building before the fire bough

food trucks were set up and it all followed the dike march in delores park. they now think it is a negative term but they have taken it back. >> it is people who take it and we are owning it and celebrating it in a different way, positive way. >> it was a good event to show how powerful the lesbian community can be. we have complete pride coverage on our website. look for the hot topic section object ktvu.com. >>> there -- on ktvu.com. >>> santa clara county officials have pulled $30 million in tax funds that were supposed to help fund the billion dollars facility. county leaders say they would rather spend the money on improving schools. 49ers in santa lar rah city leaders object. they say they had ear marked the money to go to the stadium. they will not say whether this will go to the construction of the stadium. >>> they are looking for the gunman who wounded three people. it happened at 80th avenue and ailedder street. they found bullet casings at the scene. they are men in their 20s and all three victim resist expected to survive. it is not clear what le

newly renovated and children playground in san francisco's delores carr was hit by vandals one day after opening. the incident happened when the parkeopened to the public. will dismantles spray- painted with graffiti and breaking of several pieces from a popular xylophone. we will be right back as the kron4 dos continues. we will be right back as the kron4 dos continues. you're going down! it's all over! no! it's not over yet! sofas that can take anything life throws at them. back in '08, we didn't have these u-verse wireless receivers that let you move the tv around wherever. no siree, bob. who's bob? and if you didn't have a tv outlet, well then you couldn't watch diddly-squat. you talk a lot. you have no idea how good you have it. that's not working. [ grunts ] [ male announcer ] get a wireless receiver in time for the olympic games. get u-verse tv for $25 a month with free hd for six months. rethink possible. get u-verse tv for $25 a month with free hd for six months. the words are going this way-there's no way. oh, the lights came on. isn't technology supposed to make life easier? at chase we're pioneering innovations that mak

delores carr was hit by vandals. the incident had within one day of the park reopened to the public after a $34 million overhaul. the playground was opened on may 19th. on may 20th, vandals had sprayed the playground breaking several pieces of of a popular xylophone. few people have said this disregard is disheartening because the children who play their take notice of this kind of damage. >>grant: an update on the bart issue escalators, nearly two dozen bart escalators remain out of order. here are the stations that have escalators that currently do not work. there are 12 broken as the leaders in downtown san francisco. da lin examines how this issue is impacting some of our passengers. >>da: these escalators are a convenient for some and a necessity for others. >> i have difficulty with my knees. they did not been correctly. >>da: she had just gotten off of bart in was on her way to a doctor's appointment to talk about knee surgery. that is why growth in escalators have many elderly passengers and people with health problems of said. >> i'm grumpy and unhappy. famine is outrageous. >>da: the problem has got le