helen mirren, thank you for coming back. english accent was very funny. [ light laughter ] it was hard for me not to laugh, as you saw. "mirren, mirren, on the wall." >> jimmy: yeah, i don't know what i was doing. it was different in rehearsal. >> what was that? >> jimmy: thank you. were you familiar with "honey boo boo" before our bit, or no? >> you know, i was. absolutely. i've watched that show and i love it. it's very -- [ laughter ] >> jimmy: she's cute, right? >> it's just sweet. it's a loving family, you know? and there's something just very endearing about them. i really enjoy it. >> jimmy: have you seen this clip of her on "dr. drew" with her mom? >> no, no, i haven't seen that. >> jimmy: have you guys seen this? >> no, no. >> jimmy: and she pretends that she's asleep to not answer dr. drew's questions. >> oh, no. really? >> jimmy: she's so cute. she goes -- [ snoring ] [ laughter ] and he goes, "oh, is she asleep?" she's like, "no, she's just joking." and then, she starts snoring in his face. [ laughter ] it was re

>> on opening day in the brand- new helen diller playground at north park, children can be seen swinging, gliding, swinging, exploring, digging, hanging, jumping, and even making drumming sounds. this major renovation was possible with the generous donation of more than $1.5 million from the mercer fund in honor of san francisco bay area philanthropist helen diller. together with the clean and safe neighborhood parks fund and the city's general fund. >> 4. 3. 2. 1. [applause] >> the playground is broken into three general areas. one for the preschool set, another for older children, and a sand area designed for kids of all ages. unlike the old playground, the new one is accessible to people with disabilities. this brand-new playground has several unique and exciting features. two slides, including one 45-

helen has seen a lot over the years. >> andate chavez medinah has seen more.his is her 60th year of volunteering at the poll. >> both claim it is not so much patriotism but helping others that keeps them coming back. they know with fewer and fewer people voting in person one day, the polling volunteer might be a quaint piece of history. until that time, as long as the county needs their help, these two are happy to answer the call. nbc bay area news. >> and let's hope that poll person doesn't disappear. great tradition. >> i enjoy going out there and getting my little sticker today. >> yeah, wearing mine just a little longer too. >> let's bring in jeff. a lot of issues back east but here it has been just beautiful, hasn't it? >> it has. historic temperatures on this historic election day. if you are heading out to the polls, we know they are open later here in california, until early evening hours across the bay area. no problems when it comes down to weather. clear skies and some very warm temperatures with mid 80s inland. so still some time to get out that v

and now we have a chance for helen to jump in. helen took issue, but i left it on the graphics to give her this opportunity. unitarian universalists; there's a great difference which she's going to explain to us about the top three and unitarian universalists. i put them in the middle ground simply because of something like cups , because they can be- they are so diverse in their beliefs, that sometimes they can be liberal to the point of, legitimizing as it is said in terms of the convention a coven. the coven, we met kate cogen way back sometime in the mythic or ritual dimension, a coven of unitarian universalists pagans. and so that open mindedness can create attention with a dominant society. as certain kinds of fundamentalists christian groups because of intensity of belief can create tension. one example you can-- be the second largest established protestant denomination in the united states, is the southern baptism. you might remember a while back where they came out with one of their conventions statements that women-- i f

helen. >> hello. i'm helen bloom. i am going to speak about the investment return assumption.g level for the fund depends on a number of unknowable future events, one of which is the estimate of the fund's future investment returns. since according to the city charter the fund must be fully funded an increase in the estimate of the future returns can result in a corresponding decrease in the need for current city contributions. the reverse is also true. a decrease in the estimate of the future returns can result in the need of the city to increase its current contributions. the assumed rate of return now is 7.66% through 2013. it will then go to 7.5%. the assumed rate of return is set by the retirementrmjb there is pressure on the board from the city to keep the assumed rate of return high so that the city does not have to put more money into the fund. money put into the fund by the city means less money available to pay for other city obligations. there is also pressure on the retirement board to keep the assumed rate of return high from union officials so that employees are

[applause] , [inaudible] in the back from human services agency, and i know helen is here somewhere but she oversees the initiative and she is the most tireless advocate for families in san francisco so thank you helen. the family resource center initiative is grounded in the belief that families want what is best for their children. that all segments of society must support families as they raise their children to adulthood. that assuring the well being of family corner stone for all families and responsive to families needs and lynn questic and identity. that helps support parent resiliency, social connections, knowledge of parenting and child development, concrete support in times of need, and supporting their social emotional growth of their children. we believe that violence prevention starts very early when children are born and families are young and is accomplished by having these protective factors. the family resource center is one of 25 centers located in the city supported by the human services agency and first five. each resource center provides eight essential services so

this is just really a big, community win and a celebration for us all. >> to learn more about the helenr playground in dolores park, go to sfrecpark.org. park, go to sfrecpark.org. [horns honking] [siren wails] announcer: big dreams and goodrades aren't enough to get into college. there are actual steps you need to take. finding someone who can help is the first and most important. for the next steps, go to knowhow2go.org. arab heritage month celebration. (singing).

>>reporter: which means helene has the equivalent of basically three full-time jobs, round-the- clock care, cleaning the house. there's no where she would rather be. >> i would be meaningless without steve. >>reporter: the nichols are using a generator right now, but if it goes, they only got a few batteries and that means a few hours. >> if steve loses power capability, he could live for 40, 45 minutes, that's it. >>reporter: steve uses this computer to speak, this tv to watch 9 news every night. that's why the nichols reached out to us for help. we called novec and told them about the life-or-death situation. anita wants the nichols to know that they weren't alone. >> we want to give a shoutout to a couple of viewers, helene and steve nichols are out in virginia. they called during the storm. they are one of the few in fairfax county without power. steve has als. >> i am honored and quite humbled by the recognition by my favorite news team and especially anita. >>reporter: it looks like the former computer guru, husband, father and grandfather has a sweet spot for the ladies. >> i l

this is just really a big, community win and a celebration for us all. >> to learn more about the heleniller playground in dolores park, go to sfrecpark.org. >> we came to seven straight about 10 years ago. -- 7th street about 10 years ago. the environment is huge. it is stronger than willpower. surrounding yourself with artists, being in a culture where artists are driving, and where a huge amount of them is a healthy environment. >> you are making it safer. push, push. that is better. when i start thinking, i see it actually -- sometimes, i do not see it, but when i do, it is usually from the inside out. it is like watching something being spawned. you go in, and you begin to work, excavate, play with the dancers, and then things began to emerge. you may have a plan that this is what i want to create. here are the ideas i want to play with, but then, you go into the room, and there maybe some fertile ideas that are becoming manifest that are more interesting than the idea you had initially set out to plan. so there has to be this openness for spontaneity. also, a sense that regardless

this is just really a big, community win and a celebration for us all. >> to learn more about the helen diller playground in dolores park, go to sfrecpark.org.

helen era la novia de mi hijo. >>> a la universitaria helen la asesinaron con un martil, capturaron alchos son secuestros rÁpidos, escogen al azar y luego las liberan tras el pago de rescate, los plagios son realizadon por pandilleros. esto integrantes de la mara salvatrucha enfrentaran a la spus continu justicia por secuestro de una joven de 17 aÑos. en la casa donde estaba cautiva habÍa una fosa donde la iban a enterrar. >>> hoy estamos ante la perdida de valores, y nos da los primeros frutos podridos. >>> hasta noviembre la policÍa arrestÓ a medio centenar. >>> hay una larga lista de jÓvenes y niÑos desaparecidos y familias. >>> el servicio del tiempo alertÓ sobre la posibilidad de incendios en california, hablÓ de circunstancias propicias para esto. la alerta seguirÁ en varios sectores montaÑosos. >>> y despuÉs de severo deslizamiento de tierra, el lodo bloqueo calles y sepultÓ vehÍculos, las autoridades investigan la fuente del agua que causÓ esto, piensan la instalaciÓn de agua en la colina. >>> pasaron dos semanas desde que sandy asotÓ estados unidos. y miles continÚan sin elect

this is just really a big, community win and a celebration for us all. >> to learn more about the helen diller playground in dolores park, go to sfrecpark.org. >>> super bowl bid committee, which i'm excited and thrilled to say. [ applause ] >> we were waiting for the nfl's announcement. we got that tuesday. now we can talk more. i want to acknowledge chris kelly, pat gallager, jim wonderman, we are expecting ron conway and mary murphy to join us. i also wanted to turn the microphone over to mayor lee to talk about why we are here. that is to unveil our logo, social media campaign. we will have rich silverstein, the head of this amazing ad agency working the past month to come to this point. we are going to hear from the ceo of the 49ers, jet york as well. supervisor mark ferrell, who will be our key liaison to the board of supervisors here in san francisco i want to acknowledge mayor reeve and williams weren't able to make it. we are committed to the effort and our theme of bringing the bowl to the bay. that will be important because we can't do this alone. we are excited to work with

boaden, the senior executive for news. >> helen said to me, i want to tell you the less this is thebest of my recollection -- i wanted to tell you newsnight is looking into savile or investigating jimmy savile and if it comes off, if it stands up, it may have an impact on your present schedule. i said, thank you for letting me know. please, update me read what i meant by that was, on whether or not it would be going ahead. >> [indiscernible] >> know, relatively rare. >> what series destined to attach to what she said? >> i was grateful to her for giving me the heads up. but the key message i took away @ it was not yet clear to helen whether it was going to stand up or not, whether it was going to happen or not. >> that was the bbc chief executive george entwistle, who just resigned after what something like 54 days in his position. tim gopsill, your response? >> the bbc's response, unfortunately, when it comes under attack and does so quite of lot, is to go something of a panic. what they did after all the uproar of the savile programs, is a suspended the two people in charge of new

this is just really a big, community win and a celebration for us all. >> to learn more about the helen diller playground in dolores park, go to sfrecpark.org. park, go to sfrecpark.org. man: 60-inch screen, high-definition. football season is coming up. you can watch it right here. what do you think? i'll take it. huh! huh! now, that's what i'm talking about. you're right. i don't need it.

>> i think helene has it exactly right.sides, there is a sense they're standing with the american people is in trouble. people who don't agree on what they should do want them to compromise. secondly, we had an election and the president did win. the republicans are not any stronger than they were before. the president is taking advantage of that. third, there is this ticking time bomb of the fiscal cliff which makes it harder to just do nothing. gwen: this is sort of a sign, too, that we could actually end up getting into more trouble. the white house very much believes that president obama believes that nothing else, he has a mandate on the corporate, on the taxes, raising taxes on the wealthy and big business. it was a part of every single one of his stump speeches during the campaign. >> the testing. gwen: they're polling. >> you can't go to the white house without saying the exit polling say the americans agree with them. the people at the white house at the very least thinks that that message has gone through to the r

the movie was the cook, the thief, that one -- with helen merrin, who is absolutely fabulous -- helen mirren, fabulous actress. he showed me some painting of rembrandt and said, "uc that? could you do the in modern, in today? and i said i will try. yes, but it is part of the job. so i tried. i worked with a dutch artistic director, and i get to work with him. he was very specific and fabulous man. also, they were very specific about the color. in reality, they asked me because the color is a little like in the spirit. it is something in common. i was flattered to do that, but it is beautiful to see how much they are -- our work, our demand is to make a beautiful movie. i should not be able to do anything. i never thought about it, but when people ask me, you have to be so clever. >> tom ford made a movie, so why not you? >> because my brain is not that sure. you have to think about so many things. truly, it is a big work. you have to be strong. you have to take care also of the physiology of the actor which is, like, oh, my god. you can be depressed. also, you see the depression of ev

. >> i am joined by helen, who is here to school me on all the nocturnal activities that are gettingeady to take place here. tell us a little about what we can expect to see at nightlife. >> we open up the doors every thursday night at the california academy of sciences. there are certain things you can see every week you can go to the museum, visit the planetarium, and we bring in bars and a deejay or band. it is a different feel from during the day, something different every week. tonight , we have beer and music. -- tonight we have great beer and music. it is beer week. we have a dozen local brewers in african hall. we have a deejays to set up throughout the museum and a live performance at 9:00 p.m. tonight. >> what has been your favorite part as a participant or as an observer? >> my favorite part is to walk around the aquarium in to see people with a drink in their hands, getting to know maybe somebody new, may be looking for a day, or chatting with friends. there jellyfish. i mean, they are beautiful. >> the culmination of the animals. >> it is very impressive. we do not have

. >> reporter: helen is fighting back against obesity. the 25-year-old didn't want to go down the same path as her dad. >> i lost my father to diabetes, and a combination of diabetes and heart disease. >> reporter: 51-year-old sharon williams also knew that she had to change her lifestyle. >> it was too much weight to be carrying for this long. >> reporter: recent research surveyed that people needing to lose 100 pounds is the fastest group of americans with a growing list of health problems. >> hypertension, diabetes, people with knee problems, orthopedic problems. >> who is not one? >> reporter: james lamar runs obesity boot camp in new york. using tire flips. >> 26. >> reporter: exercise bands, he pushes his clients limits. >> tires and ropes, they actually help elevate your heart rate. and many people here, they aren't able to do all the running. >> reporter: programs like this one are helping many people get back to a healthy weight and a healthy life. >> reporter: the class meets five days a week. members also see a nutritionist and

maybe they think there is something there with helen mirren.e it a half bucket. i'm don sanchez abc 7 news. we'll see you on the aisle. >> and that is terrific. >> i know. i'd like to see it get more than half a bucket. >> still ahead a turkey face off. >> san francisco tradition where top city officials show off carving skills to help prepare meals. >> and i'm live in front of the marina safeway. long lines at supermarket, then lights go out. it must be holidays. i'll have a live report. >> i'm cheryl jennings coming up at 5:00 a cancer patient's hope shattered after his cover pannin dog was stolen from his car while he was in the hospital. the reward neighbors are putting up to find the pet z a follow up that found a woman forced out of her home by a local county. >>> if you think it's crazy at the airport, check out supermarkets. people waiting until the last minute to buy some of the things they need. >> yes. those people do that. huh? in safeway, people have been shopping in darkness. abc 7 news is there, with lights back on dwretett? >> w

he admitted to breaking into six homes in the neighborhood near saint helene in the past week. that includes pelosi's home where he took a watch. investigators do not believe the crime was politically motivated. >>> violent crimes are becoming far too common in the oakland hills and now some people living there taking their complaints to the top. they want to share their frustration with their neighbor, the mayor. >> it used to be a beautiful place. it used to be a tranquil place, but now it's a place where people are terrorized. >> reporter: she's talking about the oakland hills. neighbors won't show their faces on camera for fear of being targeted in an area that has been notorious for violent burglaries. >> two men walked down my driveway into my garage and held a gun up to me. i began to scream and they beat me repeatedly over the head with the gun. >> reporter: they took off with this woman's purse. her 9-year-old son was watching. police didn't arrive until 20 minutes later. it happened here for from where the mayor live but the mayor has done nothing to address their pro

the movie was the cook, the thief, that one -- with helen merrin, who is absolutely fabulous -- helen mirren, fabulous actress. he showed me some painting of rembrandt and said, "uc that? could you do the in modern, in today? and i said i will try. yes, but it is part of the job. so i tried. i worked with a dutch artistic director, and i get to work with him. he was very specific and fabulous man.

the movie was the cook, the thief, that one -- with helen merrin, who is absolutely fabulous -- helen mirren, fabulous actress. he showed me some painting of rembrandt and said, "uc that? could you do the in modern, in today? and i said i will try. and i said i will try. yes, but it is part of the job.

now helen i've been promising - >> i want to get back to your question why? why this great difference in world view between the east and the west and i have educational experience by sponsor of a chinese scholar for a couple of years and every time this question came up, why? the answer was 6,000 years of continuous civilization. in other words, not too subtly, he was saying, "we've had more time to get further along than you guys, you're still just getting used to painting yourself blue and coming down under the trees, where as of that time we were already developing taois on the confucianism and so we've simply had more time." so the stock answer was "6,000 years of continuous civilization." >> the chinese - there's some truth in that, and there is great pride in chinese culture in that very feature. that in contrast to - in the western greek and rome and we know the format of features of our own western world view but there was a lot of break and disconnection and interruption. whereas in china, you had relatively isolated from the rest of the world, a kin

now helen i've been promising - >> i want to get back to your question why? why this great difference in world view between the east and the west and i have educational experience by sponsor of a chinese scholar for a couple of years and every time this question came up, why? the answer was 6,000 years of continuous civilization. in other words, not too subtly, he was saying, "we've had more time to get further along than you guys, you're still just getting used to painting yourself blue and coming down under the trees, where as of that time we were already developing taois on the confucianism and so we've simply so the stock answer was "6,000 years of continuous civilization." >> the chinese - there's some truth in that, and there is great pride in chinese culture in that very feature. that in contrast to - in the western greek and rome and we know the format of features of our own western world view but there was a lot of break and disconnection and interruption. whereas in china, you had relatively isolated from the rest of the world, a kind of continuous