you own lake merced. i have submitted megan opus last week, with a proposed mou i don't expect you to adopt them but if you want to, surprise me. they are ugly. quickly, the solution at lake merced is for puc to take charge. bring back the concessionaire bailout in 1999, a company called urban park concessionaire. i stayed in touch with them, and they would consider coming back on two conditions. one they don't start off with a traditional percentage of the profit. they know there ain't going to be any gross. number two, is highly unlikely that urban park come back unless only one san francisco agency they have to deal with. and finally 12 months ago, november, 2011, i suggested that you folks have a workshop. two hours. three hours. four hours. and learn about your lake. and i remember commissioner moran at least, you didn't sniff it, you said you may want to consider that down the road. i implore you to spend time and learn about lake merced. and look at what my

provided the manpower to get those out of the lake. and now that corner of the lake doesn't have floating eyesores out there. i think that's a big step forward. on the recreation front, rec and park has been actively programming recreation there during the summer and fall. classes and kayaking and active recreation around the lake. and that's an important thing they started doing that they had not been doing for. proposition "b" was on the ballot in november, which provided for recreational funding. and $2 million of that is for lake merced. that was passed. and that's to be managed by the recreation park department. and you will hear from stakeholders that you manage that, but the city is clear that this is recreation for them to manage. they recommended that they go through stakeholders for the use of the funds. and there are recommendations for those funds. the boat house advocates mentioned starting work on the boat house. that's a possibility as well. that's something that rec and park will manage to determine how to spend those f

just like there is a connection between that lake and mountain lake at the persidio. and so on and so forth. but commissioners, let us not allow rec and park to control our assets. and this guy, who from rec and park, he should be here. or he is going to wait for some mou. he needs to be here or some representative from rec and park needs to be here to do due diligence. they are very proud the way they conduct their business. i know that. so mr. chair, you know how to do this things. we need a workshop. we need our elders here who have spoken to be a part of that workshop. so that the right people give the right information to the right people to take this city and county of san francisco to a better place. thank you. >> thank you, sir. is there any other public comment? commissioner vietor. >> i don't know where to start here, there is a lot on the table. first of all i want to thank steve ritchie, i know how full your plate is. and i know how long you have been working on this, and how complicated it is in some ways. and in some ways not that complicated. but i know

to restore a lake or me. lake syria is five thousand square kilometers but it has strong to twenty seven hundred square kilometers now because of higher temperatures and evaporation and a reduced inflow from reverse. we have twenty four projects to restore the level of water in the lake or me and they are all already working. we have diverted water and from three other sources to this lake this is about a billion cubic meters of water boarded to lake or me. also we use new more efficient irrigation technology is to make sure that water from nineteen rivers goes into the lake and not somewhere else this will provide another billion cubic meters of water for the lake and we also use other methods like cloud seeding to increase rainfall actually this is one of the projects where iran and russia worked together so all these measures will help us save lake or. press you both thank you thank you very much for being with us and just to remind you that my guest today was my comrade mohamed does that day vice presiden

when you get over to pine lake meadow and pine lake, pine lake is considered a natural area.47, the green family came out here, back then this was kind of an empty canyon and sand dun area. they claimed this property. in 1892. george green who's a second generation built the truckdaro club house. there was a hotel then. it was said this was the place to go if you were weary of the dirty city and the police. there were a couple of gun fights the front door has bullet holes. i don't ever repair them. 1931 stig mond bought the property from the green family. she donated it to the city of san francisco and had a specification, i'm giving it to the city that will be used forever for the enjoyment forever of the people of the city of san francisco. it has ever since. every summer the stern grove association in san francisco rec and parks put on 10 free concerts. usually people come out at 10 in the morning it's a family affair. everybody is on the lawn with picnics and it's free. anybody can come out. it's a great way to spend a sunday. >> goes to 1-2 in the afternoon and runs unti

it is also a natural lake. this is your chance to stroll around the lake and let the kids run free.also has many birds to watch. it is a place to find and appreciate what you -- a wonderful breath of fresh air. come and experience in this park and enjoy the people, picnics, and sunshine. this is a lovely place to take a stroll with your loved ones. in the middle of pacific heights, on top of these hills, it offers a great square, a peaceful beauty, large trees and grass and greenery. it features tables and benches, a playground, restaurants, and tennis courts. there are plenty of areas for football and picnics. it is very much a couple's park. there are many activities you can experience together. stroll on the pathways, bring your dog, or just picnic at one of the many tables and enjoy all that it has to offer together. many couples find this is a perfect park to throw down a blanket and soak up the sun. it is a majestic place that you can share with someone you chairs. lafayette park is also easily accessed from the 47, 49, and 90 buses. it is ada accessible. we are here at the hi

the lake levels are rising in front of their house. >> we've never seen the lake rise more than three or four inches. >> but it's not a complete surprise. for a week the entire region had been inundated with rain. normally lake delton's water level is regulated through nearby dams. but so much continuous rain catches everyone off guard and the lake water is rising so quickly that the family decides to take action by sandbagging their waterfront. >> we started getting sand delivered because we were concerned for our home because it kept getting higher. the kids were having a blast. they were playing in the water as it was coming up. >> it's fun and games for the kids but liz and tim fear the lake water will flood their home. >> the worst we thought would happen is that maybe the lower level would flood. but just had a sick feeling all day long. >> about midnight i remember the sand kind of came over that wall and it reached our patio within minutes. >> the time that we decided to evacuate was i think sometime around 1:30 a.m. on monday morning. >> when the frams returned by daylight, i

walk along the lake and watched many ducks, and swans, and seagulls.is a tranquil spot to stroll, enjoy each other's company, and sail away. many couples come here to take a ride around the lake, floating under the bridges, past the pavilion and waterfall. for a quiet getaway, it makes for a memorable and magical experience. located on 19th avenue, this grove is the place to wear your hiking boots, bring your family, and bring the dog because it has so much to offer you and your loved ones. it is a truly hidden gem in the city. the part is rich with eucalyptus trees. long paths allow you to meander, perfect for dog walking in a wooded environment. >> i enjoy this base and the history behind it. the diversity that exists in such an urban city, the concrete, the streets, cars, we have this oasis of a natural environment. it reminds us of what san francisco initially was. >> this is a section for dogs and plenty of parking. transit is available to get you there easily. and the part is ada -- park is ada accessible. there is also a natural lake. this is yo

now, a few miles away same story at the donner lake interchange. last night traffic was a parking lot here but things are looking good today. this is a view from along highway 267 at the northstar exit. things looking good here as well. in south lake tahoe, same story. the roads are looking. this is a view from highway 50 at meyers. now, as for the skiing. all around the lake tahoe area, the ski resorts are reporting new snow and excellent conditions. this is a view thursday afternoon from squaw valley. squaw says they have recieved 9 inches of new snow in the past 24 hours. 29" inches since monday. to the south, this is a view from kirkwood which has received 6" in the past 24hours. finally, the sierra avalanche center has downgraded it's avalanche

for now avoid this area take lake chabot road either castro valley boulevard to lake chabot road to avoid this. it is an active scene so please avoid the area. >>> good morning. live doppler 7 hd is dry, we have moisture hanging around the ground in the form of fog around santa rosa visibility about a mile and 3/4, not dangerous right now but definitely out there, we'll keep an eye on it for you. as far as the afternoon, a lot of sunshine, a few high clouds like we had yesterday, warmest day in this seven day forecast cycle, coast low to mid 60s, same around the bay, low to upper 60s inland. >>> amy hollyfield is on her way to the scene in san leandro where those power lines are down she will be giving us a report as soon as she gets there. >>> san francisco police looking for a killer after a man and woman were discovered bound and gagged in the mid visitation valley street. now one is dead. terry mcsweeney is live. >> reporter: they were taken to san francisco general, one fighting for her life, the other did not make it. last night 900 block of brussels and san bruno avenue. police got

some of the lakes are natural lakes. they are not all man-made. >> it took a while to get the water lines out there. >> you can see the huge sand dune behind it. it was a challenge to get basic services. people would build houses, and instantly, a huge sand banks would blow in the night and basically close-up people's front doors. they had a lot of development that was needed before they could make a nice place to live. >> this was the park side real estate brochures from about 1913. >> 1908. >> there are pages you can read. inside it shows what you can do. it was so might be developed but never got develop. >> the realty company was going to take all of it and essentially the lead in and put houses in there. that was their plan. it was a very nice square grid. so the south side of the sunset is called the park side. i think it would be closer to golden gate park, but it was sort of a realty bargaining scheme because it was mostly sand dunes. the first announcement was that it was much warmer than you would imagine. it i

from the great lakes region.are coming all the way down into southern pennsylvania where we could see accumulations into york county. i don't think much of this will reach into northern maryland but a few flurries could make their way into northern carroll county and baltimore county. we see snow bands into west virginia. watch out if you're traveling outside of the baltimore metro area today. a wired -- wider view of the radar showing the storm system tracking into new england, still dropping heavy snow in parts of maine, moving into atlantic canada. the strong winds will be the factor in the forecast today. they'll make it feel that much colder with winds sustained at 18 miles per hour at the airport, 19 in annapolis, 21 miles per hour in st. mary's county. these are sustained winds and gusts could be up to 35 miles per hour into the afternoon. temperatures-wise, pretty chilly temperatures across the region. 36 at the airport, 41 downtown. that 53 in annapolis is suspect. maybe it's that warm near the water. 40

now let's take a look along highway 50 in south lake tahoe. again lots of fresh new snow, but the roads are clear. maybe a little slick here. now, if you're headed to the mountains to go skiing. it's all good news. to the north, squaw valley and alpine meadows are reporting their second snowiest christmas on-record. in the past week squaw has received 70 inches of new snow. 220 inches in total so far this season. northstar has received 54 inches over the past 48 hours. to the south, heavenly also is reporting 54" of new snow just over the weekend. and finally this is a webcam view from kirkwood, which says it has received up to 84" of snow in the past week alone. now, the skies were clear monday afternoon, but more snow is forecast for the sierra starting on christmas day. in the newsroom, charles clifford kron 4 news. >> there is an accident with a detour involved from the nimitz freeway. details, coming up. have a good night. here you go. you, too. i'm going to dream about that steak. i'm going to dream about that tiramisu. what a night, huh

the strong winds from the great lakes region is producing lake-effect snow showers. the forecast today, winds gusting up to 35 miles per hour. we're starting with clouds, then clearing. highs in the upper 30's to low 40's. details on the seven-day. >> yesterday's snowstorm was the third this week in maryland. frederick, cecil and carroll counties saw measurable snowfall but many escaped the several inches experienced to the north of us and despite the lack of snow, temperatures may have caused wet spots to freeze so transportation officials urge caution when driving. people took advantage of the snow by going sledding, like in farmington, connecticut. forecasters say central connecticut could see up to eight inches of snow by the end of the weekend. you can track storms anywhere with your iphone and our radar apps. now to the firestorm in the nation's capital and the last-ditch effort to avoid falling off the fiscal cliff. the deadline is looming new year's day. here's brian mooar with the big story this morning. >> as senate leaders were behind closed doors, preside

. >> lake merced had a high water level. since we paid over much of the city, the water levels have dropped, but at one time, the late actually trade out into the ocean approximately where the dog diner is that now. somewhere in the 1870's, they saw the damage at the water in the late so it did not exit out uncontrolled, and for 10 years, people were drinking lake merced water as drinking water. it is much bigger, too. if you go to san francisco state, the practice will appeal this part of the lake. i do daily city, that was part of the lake. it was huge. >> the southern area [inaudible] but there is a different area. >> there was a creek that came down basically through west portal and said that particular lake. >> that was filled in when they develop west portal, and they had the brilliant idea when they dug but,, they needed a place to put it, so they build the creek in with the tunnel muck. >> you can see in 1910, we are talking about after the earthquake, but outer richmond is still pretty sparsely settled. >> or anyone

here's a look at highway 80 at donner lake, cars headed for lake tahoe this holiday weekend. cbs reporter neda iranpour with what you need to know if you're headed that way. >> reporter: some people may envision downtown truckee with cute shops all covered in snowflakes for a quaint christmas. >> we are skiing for the weekend and we love the snow. >> reporter: it's all smiles for visitors who got here before the storm. >> it's hitting today and we'll be in traffic when we do home. >> reporter: they get to enjoy tahoe's playgrounds at their finest. >> perfect, just what we need up here. >> reporter: this will be a common sight. chain controls will likely be in effect all weekend long and if there are several spinouts, caltrans will likely close interstate 80. closed until the wrecks are cleared. either way it will be slow going. cars can spin on all the slush and ice. >> take your time, enjoy. >> reporter: once you finally get to tahoe, hope you're prepared. >> here i have three pairs of pants on and five layers of tops. >> reporter: when it gets too cold, nothing like a warm

. >> he lakes to be playing. >> newtown is forever changed.ame today as teammate because that's who we are. we are here for the pintos. >>reporter: while the mourn earth's filled out of the church across the street a gesture of goodwill from someone 3000 miles away. a credit card number was phoned in offering to pay for everyone's coffee all day somebody from los angeles. >> she wanted to offer coffee that's how she can do it. >>reporter: something that simple helping the people of this town pick up and try to move on. >> gesture around the country making us feel. >>reporter: while this community just begins the healing process people have come all over the country. all over the world to the center of the town to show their support n.snook 7 news. >> another note about what happened today. no aunt lives from seattle and couldn't make it to the funeral today but wrote a letter she wanted buried with him. how to get it there in time. friend wrote to several airlines asking for help. guess what? jet blue wrote back in 10 minutes. they got the let

it is also a natural lake. this is your chance to stroll around the lake and let the kids run free. it also has many birds to watch. it is a place to find and appreciate what you -- a wonderful breath of fresh air. wonderful breath of fresh air. come and experience in this park ♪ from coast to coast, cops are cracking down... on seat belt violations. buckle up, dand night, or expect a ticket. it doesn't matter who you are or where you live, they'll be on the lookout. cops write tickets to save lives. ( seat belt clicks ) click it or ticket. >> hello. you're watching the show that explores san francisco's love affair with food. there are at least 18 farmers markets in san francisco alone, providing fresh and affordable to year-round. this is a great resource that does not break the bank. to show just how easy it can be to do just that, we have come up with something called the farmers' market challenge. we find someone who loves to cook, give them $20, and challenge them to create a delicious meal from ingredients found right here in the farmer's market. who did we find for today's c

this is a very good time for the city of salt lake, for the salt lake police department and quite frankly>> there are certain moments during the whole elizabeth smart saga that you'll always remember. >> we're here to announce officially that we have found elizabeth smart and that she is here and well and healthy at our station. >> jaws dropped all over utah and i think all over the world. >> you know, you talk about having miracles in your life or getting the wish that you hoped for. i mean, this was absolutely a miracle come true. >> thank you. god bless everyone. thank you for your prayers and your support and your help. i'm so happy. thank you very much. >> describe for me, lois, the moment where you finally were able to see your daughter after nine months of pain and torture. >> embracing and hugging and kissing and group hugs. >> it's like having your child all over again. >> exactly. yeah. it was. yeah. i carried her for nine months next to my heart. she was gone for nine months. and i was still carrying her in my heart. >> taken from her room nine months earlier, elizabeth smart f

this is a shot from south lake tahoe, the road is looking clear here but slippry here.ly, the sierra avalanche center says there is still considerable danger of avalanches in the higher elevations around lake tahoe. they say that all of this new snow is now sitting on top of an older unstable snow pack and that skiers and anyone in the backcountry should be extra carefull. especially around slopes that are 32 degrees or steeper. in the newsroom, charles >> vicki: a massive winter and severe storm system that plowed across the midwest is moving eastward. today, snow piled up from ohio to the north east. the storm is being blamed for at least six deaths. you can see a car driving through heavy snowfall in pennsylvania. and in parts of arkansas. snow made it difficult for drivers to get around. blizzard warnings have been in effect across indiana and ohio amid wind gusts of 30 miles an hour that blanketed roads and windshields with snow. this is snow blanketing over indiana. even the snowplows have had trouble dealing with the snowy conditions. there were reports. four sta

this is on fairmont between 580 and lake chabot.e have news crew coming out to the scene for new information and in the meantime expect closures and delays. fairmont between 580 and lakes chabot. caltrans is busy this morning. northbound 880. is and on the upper deck of the bay bridge, road work there, one lane shut down as you head into the san francisco. on the lower deck no troubles but later on today they have roadwork that should get under way until 8:00. hopefully no delays. should be quiet through the midday. south 101 out of marin county. road work around san rafael. heading towards the golden gate bridge, or or 101 from 580 to the golden gate bridge toll plaza, no clays. and most of the road work not causing too many are problems l. northbound 880 quiet. and caltrans has cones set up in and around the area. be careful there. >>> in your world this morning, a u.s. military member was killed yesterday while rescuing a colorado springs doctor kidnapped by the taliban. insurgents captured dalij joseph outside of coo kabul. pres

british researchers are the latest to start drilling into an ancient lake in antarctica.ore on what they are looking for. >> in the bitter cold in one of the remotest corners of antarctica, this a british team is trying something extraordinary, to explore a hidden world of lies underneath the ice. these are the latest pictures. everything about this project is a challenge. all the equipment is sterilized. the plastic keep it clean, because they aim is to search for life in a lake under the ice. >> we are very close to the center, where the ice beneath me is 2 miles thick, and it is 10 kilometers in length, two or 3 kilometers wide. >> below this camp on the ice, what is in a lake? a strange body of water isolated from the outside world for up to half a million years. the exploration is about understanding the limits of where life is possible, and it is incredibly ambitious. they fired a drill that uses hot water to get through the ice. once that is done, cameras and a collection system will be lowered into the lake to collect samples. when they are brought back to the sur

oakland west 580 before lake shore injury accident.back to our waze app showing you folks getting off of 580 taking fruitvale avenue to the -- the accident is not blocking all lanes on 580, just two lanes, folks getting off to head towards the 880 freeway on fruitvale. you can download in app free on google play or the app store and navigate your morning commute. >>> happening now in louisiana, small town under he following discovery of improperly stored explosives. six million pounds located in buildings near shreveport, the buildings are connected -- [ unintelligible ] police found the corridors stuffed with explosives, including a -- [ unintelligible ] voluntary evacuation orders are in effect for a town of 800 people through friday. >>> new numbers show women are making inroads in the legal and medical fields. in 2010, women had just over 33% of all legal jobs. up from 29% in the year 2000 in the medical field, women had just over 32% of those jobs in 2010. up from 26% in 2000. researchers say the progress of women in these fields

it's not just the great lakes.he illinois tributary leading up to lake michigan into feeding into the mississippi, you finally get to st. louis. there is a 180-mile stretch of river that has withered from a thousand feet wide to just a few hundred feet. then a little further down between thebes and eye crow, cairo illinois, there are the pinnacles. they're legendary for boat captains because they had to navigate around them. but now because of the low river levels, it's impossible to pass there. now the army corp of engineers have set to destroy the big rocks in 15. right now senators and house committee members have asked the federal government to make it happen sooner. now thousands of barges are having trouble getting through. now that is a major problem for all of us. those ships bring 8 million tons of grain coal, steal and petroleum down the river every single month. now they're carrying less cargo to keep the ships higher in the river, but companies still have to pay the full price to ship each load or they'

on the map lake merced, an asset owned by puc. the lake and surrounding lands. and talk about the boat house, removal of abandon docks. and the funding for lake merced. and a little about the future. first on the hardening boat house, we are engaged in a project to restore the first floor of the boat house, we are providing $1 million for rudimentary clean up. we are substantially complete as of last friday. we have a few doors to install. but we have a presentable facility. and phase 2 with rec and park and for supervisor elsbernd to get additional funds for $1 million to make that space ultimately usable. that would include space for displays and exercise room and facility for coffee and fishing tackle. we expect that to be complete by may 1 of the coming year. i want to show the progress. this is the way that the boat house looked about a year-and-a-half ago. kind of dinghy, run down. not something to be proud of. nor the bathrooms there. it was kind of a wreck. here is a third photo of the top of the roof. and i will direct your attention to the corner of th

we could see wind gusts up to 45 miles an hour and blizzard conditions are felt through the great lakes region. >> good thing in terms of snow on the trees in many spots. >> that's a good point because snow on many trees and winds, we could be talking about more damage. that's not the case. >> holiday woes everywhere and instagram in legal troubles. >>> plus, she's the face of weight watchers. now jessica simpson is about to put the pounds back on. we'll tell you why. hing. and you really don't want to pay more than you have to. only citi price rewind automatically searches for the lowest price. and if it finds one, you get refunded the difference. just use your citi card and register your purchase online. have a super sparkly day! ok. [ male announcer ] now all you need is a magic carriage. citi price rewind. start saving at citi.com/pricerewind. mine was earned off vietnam in 1968. over the south pacific in 1943. i got mine in iraq, 2003. usaa auto insurance is often handed down from generation to generation. because it offers a superior level of protection, and because usaa's commitm

the bodies of the 50-year-old ask her husband were found in their lake merit home. their son expected to receive 25 years to life when sentenced. he was set to be tried as an adult. >> a pedestrian hit and killed by a car today put san francisco on course to top last year's fatalities. the deadly accident happened on beal and market streets on the day the city kicked off a program. program. rsty live from the scene for us. a man in his 40s was struck and killed with a pickup and authorities say it happened about 2:30 this afternoon. police do not know if the victim was in a crosswalk at the time. people who saw the accident upset and know the district can be a dangerous place if you're on foot. >> this is careful here. you can start running over people. you know? going fast. >> something like this happened to a friend of mine many years ago. i just kept thinking how we're always rushing about for the holidays and i'm trying to encourage people to slow down, be present. be safe. >> in 2011, did 17 pedestrians were struck, so far this year. 17 pedestrians have been ki

apart from birds the drying out of the lake cool so threaten one of the world's biggest populations of mustangs . they leave a one of their money on island somewhere next destination. there are more than four hundred is the animals here the area is a protected wildlife preserve it's a place of serene peace and calm in recent decades dozens of canals have been dug around here to cultivate the locals taps broad grassy plains this may be useful for humans but it does badly hit many species as the animals here for instance so i get antelopes which are extremely shy i was scared away only to be killed in the hundreds of thousands by poachers focal here believes the substance found in their homes can cure impotence just some forty years ago there were more than two million saigon antelopes living in asia and they no where else in the world but now people brought the species to the brink of extinction. this region is be reaching life for thousands of you but now we know relatively short space of time it's my brain diversity of creatures is threatened on all fronts by man and nature itself. yo