visitors to share our home it is allowed in every city and free country and should be allowed in san francisco america is after that a beacon of entrepreneurship and business expires they're trying to keep their homes and maintain dig if i did lifestyles many have been hit and hardships a restriction like a 90 day limit makes that that impossibility thank you very mu much. >> next speaker >> thank you. i'm daniel leary i live in twin peaks in an rh1 zone neighborhood myself and many of my neighbors i've spoken to are against allowing short-term rentals in the rh1 neighborhood people that bought there were counting on the privacy and the lack of congestion associated that that type of neighborhood i think what is the difference between an airbnb and an airbnb bed-and-breakfast a normal bed-and-breakfast why can't the same laws that are on the books the rules and regulations that apply to the anymore traditional bed-and-breakfast be included the airbnb unit why do we need legislation i guess that's more of a question than a statement i'd like that question addressed anyone want to address that? >> it's

we have supported various events throughout san francisco, america's cup, thousands of people, beta breakers, small neighborhood events, we have been facilitating this event and allowing access to our water system. what happens in the puc is to formalize this under the as auspice as according to the san francisco department of public health and regulates or drinking water. that's the steps for outset. >> what's the timeframe for that? >> i think it's six 6 months is doable. it's been on going for a while. it's unrelated area right now and we've been doing some trailblazersing. >> i guess i'm wondering under regulation sf puc was driving this recommendation and you were supposed to report to us regulation by july 1st. is it going to take another six 6 months? >> i think that it could be faster, but i can't obligate a regulatory authority. it's an unregulated area in terms of whether these connections are part of the water department now. we are doing this now. if someone asks us to install access at an event. we would do it. i don't think it needs to wait. but to formalize it into a regulatio

san francisco. then you had also training exercises exclusive to san francisco and of course, you had that, the "uss america" which officially joined the fleet here in san francisco. all those tngs and of course, the blue angels contributed to a great fleet week. you know fleet week is coming to an end when the high school bands play at golden gate park. the bands challenge is organized and judged by the marines. >> it really showcases our commitment to music education. otherwise, if we didn't have a high school band, we wouldn't be here either. >> reporter: this year, former secretary of state george schultz was among those who came to listen. eight high schools, most from the bay area, competed for a $10,000 grand prize. >> i would say the marine corps brand is stellar but some of these students are very good as well. >> reporter: this band has claimed the prize three times over the past four years. throughout fleet week, the members of the marine corps band moved around, playing in some of san francisco's neighborhoods. >> of course, the merchants love that because people organically gather around and of

beautiful view of san francisco. trans-america pyramid october 29th. this is "today in the bay." >> this is "today in the bay." >> and a very good morning to you. thank for joining us, i'm laura garcia-cannon. >> i'm sam brock. here we

today we are joined by a number of very special dignitaries who helped san francisco become the best baseball town in america and you are the best baseball fans in america and dare i say all over the world. a little bit louder. and now please join me in welcoming today's very special dignitaries and yes, first of all representing the honorable diane feinstein, her husband, richard. the honorable nancy pelosi and her husband paul pelosi. the honorable gab in newsom and his wife. the mayor and city and county of san francisco edward lee, the mayor willie brown. also with us today kathleen sullivan, the chief of protocol for city and state charles schultz and the on -- honorable george schultz and now starting with president ceo larry and his wife. jenny johnson and susan. greg johnson and lindsey johnson, allen and maryann buyer, rob and trina dean, steve and torrey humphrey, david jenkins and lisa sphere, gary and terry and giants senior vice-president and his wife amanda. and the skipper's wife kim bochy. former manager peter mcgowan and his wife. and bill newcomb and his wife sally. let's hear it for former

. >> ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the city of san francisco and is commissioning of unites ship america i'm caption the ships executive officer your ceremony will concepts please place our cell phones on silent foreperson the duration of the ceremony in 1496 we have the authorization of the gun ship to be the first ship of the line in the 81 the congress ordered that to and with caption paul jones obtain our expanding officer congress decided to present this thelize the 16 for fravpz sfaksz in on behalf of the americans freedom it was initially a raising scoots in the raising we know it is the america's cup she served during the civil war for the kidneycy and as a scout in the 1960s and finished her training the section was the germany ocean liner it was sees during world war i and she served in world war i as a transport for the navy 20 for two years and the army for one year as at 11 years they served as a steamship and renamed for serving in world war ii the third ship to bear the name was one of four super carries built for the navy in the 1960 he served in 4967 in the earn may be s

san francisco are on rollers and isolated? >> it's not true. it's a conventional foundation like almost all the circumstances buildings in san francisco. >> the trans-america was built way before. it's a pretty conventional foundation design. >> i have heard about this thing called the triangle of life and up you are supposed to go to the edge of your bed to save yourself. is there anything of value to that ? >> yes, if you are in your room. you should drop, cover and hold onto something. if you are in school, same thing, kitchen same thing. if you happen to be in your bed, and you rollover your bed, it's not a bad place to be. >> the reality is when we have a major earthquake the ground shaking so pronounced that you are not going to be able to get up and go anywhere. you are pretty much staying where you are when that earthquake hits. you are not going to be able to stand up and run with gravity. >> you want to get under the door frame but you are not moving to great distances. >> where can i buy a richter scale? >> mr. richter is selling it. we are going to put a plug in for cold hardware. they are not available. it's a rather complex. >> in fact we don

san francisco's only native son antonio and in all 1 thousand and 2 hundred crew members from all corners of this land they're well caught and trained and dedicated those are our heross this is your america and today today they are well armed you've heard told of the mafrpz of this tons of steel enough pipes to stretch in san francisco to portland armors and ammunition and vehicles and supplies designed to carry into battle the most advanced capital equipment into the world destined to carry one thousand seven hundred marines that will sail into harm's way and two designed to provide aid to relieve sooufrz and provide hope to those in need it is the envy of all the world and it was designed and built right here in america by, yes heross heross like randy and john wilson and george jones and the many craft man's and supervisors like fred hoff mirror and commander john and others and michael arnold all under theable leadership of captain chris mercer they too are the enjim smith very of the world we are here today understand ours is a freedom when is not a god-given right it comes with great burden and sacrifice so it is today that 85 thousand sailors and marines are comploimentd providing

and apart of the celebration, san francisco is honored to help commission the u.s. s. america. because san francisco will has and always will be welcoming and honoring of our uniformed women and men, we also unveiled a long awaited veterans memorial p/e at the war memorial. ~ at the we also commemorated the 25th anniversary of the loma-prieta earthquake. as many of us remember, 25 years ago this month the city came together like never before and we've remembered and we will always remember those 63 lives that were lost and we're also thankful for the live that were saved. not only that terrible destruction, came an opportunity to rebuild and improve our great city and we seized that opportunity. ~ we've invested millions of dollars through our earthquake safety and emergency response bondses. we're making sure story buildings get the upgrades they need as well as the private schools. i want to thank you all for working with me on these important initiatives. and need i even say it, if it's october and if it's an even year, giants must be in the world series. [laughter] >> this w

. >> people come to see the blue angels, this year, uss america wa a huge attraction because it was commissioned here in san francisco. ew members were ready to man the ship and take possession. e america leaves san francisco tomorrow morning. you knowleet week is coming to an end with high school bands play at golden gate park the challenge is organized and judged by the marines. >> is showcases high school education. >> eight high schools, most from the bay area, competed for a $10,000 grant. >> just to interact between mane corps and high schools creates a bond with us. >> the band claimed the prize three times over four years. >> imagine taking off from sfo and you hear pieces of the interior buckle. that is what happened on a flight headed to dallas ts afternoon. take a look. american blames it on a problem with air ducts. airline officials tell us there is never a problem with the plane's cabbit pressure so oxygen masks did not drop down. passengers might have to wait untitomorrow to fly to dallas. >> police just revealed in the last hour that an elderly woman died after hitting a man with her car today. the ca

san francisco. you will know that for sure when the blue angels fly by, the newest assault ship, the uss america is docked in san francisco at pier 30 and 32 in preparation if the commissiononing ceremony on saturday that sevens mostly marine corporation carrying aircraft and ground troops although the crew of the ship is navy. today, it will be a roaring show over the city and the blue angels will be practicing over san francisco from 12:30 to 4:00 and the official air show is tomorrow through sunday. >> we better check with mike to see if it will be clear by 12:30. what do you think? >> it will be tough. low cloud i can see already hugging angel island and it is just not giving it up. we will have better chaps friday and saturday and i will show you the forecast. but, first, thanks for sending this in, near the caldecott tunnel in oakland, and it is thinger and it can cascade over the east bay hills and makes this waterfall of clouds that is absolutely gorgeous to watch mother nature in motion and that is a reason why we are having a hard time getting rid of the clouds with the wages not so strong

. >> people come to see the blue angels, this year, uss america was a huge attraction because it was commissioned here in san francisco. crew members were ready to man the ship and take possession. the america leaves san francisco tomorrow morning. you know fleet week is coming to an end with high school bands play at golden gate park the challenge is organized and judged by the marines. >> this education. >> eight high schools, most from the bay area, competed for a $10,000 grant. >> just to interact between marine corps and high schools creates a bond with us. >> the band claimed the prize three times over four years. >> imagine taking off from sfo and you hear pieces of the interior buckle. that is what happened on a flight headed to dallas this afternoon. take a look. american blames it on a problem with air ducts. airline officials tell us there is never a problem with the plane's cabbit pressure so oxygen masks did not drop down. passengers might have to wait until tomorrow to fly to dallas. >> police just revealed in the last hour that an elderly woman died after hitting a man with her car today. the car knocke

america. on saturday we we were very proud, san francisco to host the usa america. the first missamerica and she is the one where ms. america is named and she was then purchased by the navy and used to stop politic -- blockade runners. the navy commission was the third vessel, she is an amphibian assault vessel and an aircraft carrier and has carried no. more aircraft than any carrier below and has multiple decks and also built for humanitarian aid and assistants and an icu and 22 dental rooms and 900 enlisted and 1600 marines. she carries navy personnel and marine personnel. it was really terrific and fun to see all of the family members whose sons, daughters, wives, husbands were going on to be stationed at the ship. she is homemade in san diego. we would like to thank the volunteers. four of them are admirals, four colonels, we have a colonel in the marine corps and 11 was michael and rene dup marpt martin from the port and they worked for almost a year to make this happen. anything from the fundraising of the events to making sure there was ample security and ac

. >>> the navy's newest ship sailed on a foggy morning into san francisco bay. uss america am fibbous assault ship has osprey helicopters and a medical trauma platoon. and it can be set up in emergency rooms nearly anywhere in the world. the america will be officially commissioned on saturday. >>> now for a look at your morning road conditions, the eastern third of the nation under a blanket of rain. roads wet from louisiana up to the northeast. and wet in southern arizona and new mexico as well as eastern montana. >>> and airport delays possible in phoenix and boston. >>> the nfl is investigating after someone in the stands pointed a laser on the field during a bills/lions game in detroit. >> kyle orton said there was a green laser in the game. the kicker said it happened to him and the holder as well. a detroit fan later bragged on twitter he was the one shining the laser. that account has been deleted. >>> in an exclusive to abc news, the nfl has provided the most-detailed account yet of their efforts trying to track down the investigation. and see the night that ray ric

day after the secretary of the navy commission it in san francisco u.s. americaout of the bay this morning. >> fleet week celebration more than 15,000 visitors toured the assault ship at pier 3032. it's not the first one with the name but the first of its class. >> incredible. >> stay here with us. we get the latest now on the ebola crisis. >> l next. what the 2 26-year-old nurse with ebola is saying about her health what we learn tonight about her dog. >> also police clash with protestors in hong kong where it is wednesday morning alread already. >> comment that is about to buzz the red planet. why scientist calls this a gift. >> another half hour of 7 news at 9 [phones rings] it's amanda. hey sweetie. what? okay, i'll send it. one hundred seventy-two dollars for a chemistry book, what is it, made of gold? just use citi popmoney. boom. ah, she's feeling lucky. hey sweetie...cancun, yeah no, you'll be spending spring break with your new chemistry book. with citi popmoney it's easy to send money to just about anyone, anytime. visit your local branch or citi.com/ea

the "uss america" will be commissioned in san francisco. today hundreds of people lined up to get onboard the ship. but abc 7 news reporter lyanne melendez was there first. >> reporter: cheryl, let me just tell you it has been a great day. we got onboard an amazing ship and just saw the blue angels. but it's really a huge honor for san francisco to have a ship commissioned here. and it's rare that it happens during fleet week. the flight deck of the "uss america" was buzzing with military personnel and civilians who came to see the "uss america," the first ship of its class. the new ship is designed to maximize the navy's capability to fly just about anywhere. it will hold more than 30 aircraft, including the mv-22 osprey helicopter, and the f-35 b fighter. both capable of vertical lift and landings. >> it's a lot of fun. it's really fast. you're pulling a lot of gs. it's a pretty wild ride. >> reporter: it's also big enough to store equipment and transportable vehicles. unlike other wasp class amphibious assault ships, it doesn't have a we

beautiful view of san francisco. trans-america pyramid october 29th. this is "today in the bay." >> this is "today in the bay." >> and a very good morning to you. thank for joining us, i'm laura garcia-cannon. >> i'm sam brock. here we go. the world series comes down to tonight. but the giants and the royals seem ready for the winner take all matchup. >> it's hard for fans to get over last night's game. >> reporter: sam and laura, giants and torture go hand in hand. the series all tied up 3-3, game seven behind me here at kauffman stadium tonight. do or die for the san francisco giants. we shot video of the gape as fans were leaving, disappointed. it was tough for them to watch after their team was shut out by the royals 10-0. the giants didn't win last night, fans admit it's been fun to watch the matchup, giants and royals, both wild card teams making it to the world series and playing all the way to decisive game seven. we spoke to giants fans after the game. they remain hopeful and confident. >> we got it. >> we thought we'd give kansas city one mor

a live pic of san francisco from the san bruno mountain there as you wake up, many of us he begrudgingly. >> come on, sam. >> the cowboys are no longer america's team. >> according to the annual poll, the denver broncos are the team people in america are most closely following. the cowboys held that spot for the past six years. they drop to fourth. >> you have broncos, the giants, green bay packers, there's the cowboys and the pittsburg steelers. >> looking for the 49ers they come in seventh, one spot behind the seattle seahawks. what? what? the raiders are down to 18. >> remember, popular doesn't equate to good. >> true. >> a fan pulled out all of the stops to see the playoffs. >> nicholas really wanted to take his girlfriend to the game but didn't have the cash. he did, however, have a twitter account. he tweeted brandon finnegan and asked for tickets. he came through with the tickets to the game. he offered to buy tasty barbecue in return. he repliereplied, i'll gladly g you don't have to pay. >> one win away from the world series. they beat the roya. >> a check of the roadways with mike inouye. doesn't lose any road predicts. >> don't skip

america. >> it smells like beijing, tastes like shanghai, and sounds like hong kong. but this is the u.s. san francisco's chinatown reflects asia's influence on america. the first chinese immigrants came to the new world as laborers in the 19th century. their descendents celebrate their heritage with a tai qi demonstration at the asia festival. anson liang and angela pan immigrated from singapore five years ago. the couple felt constrained there. >> it's my dream, so i came to silicon valley to do my start-up and i think that's the place to develop my business and my career. people here are more open, more used to exchanging ideas, sharing your dreams, sharing your resources with each other. >> the drive to succeed among young asian americans is a major factor in san francisco's booming economy. for anson and angela, it's all about moving up. they want to make it on this side of the pacific. like many other asian immigrants, they combine conservative values with a real ability to adapt. they enjoy america's creative freedom but still value their own traditions. >> anson is aiming for the top. his new com

we have seen six palm trees in san francisco as well. >>> tonight, america has a czar, a czar for ebola. the white house appointed ron klain as the ebola coordinator. his task is to coordinate an alphabet suit of the cdc, and the fda. he has no medical background. the republicans say he is nothing but a political insider. the appointment came so fast, klain does not even have the white house security clearance yet. >>> meanwhile, a cruise ship carrying a passenger who may have been exposed to ebola is heading back to texas. a woman who worked at the hospital where thomas duncan died. >>> the question a lot of people have been asking, why don't we have a vaccine for ebola yet. well here is what cbs reporter juliana goldman found out. >> reporter: the national institutes of health began working on a ebola vaccine after 9/11, but working on diseases like this is complicated. >> why don't we have an ebola vaccine now? >> up until the outbreak of ebola in west africa, it was not a very high priority. >> reporter: dr. miram labine is a specialist at the maryland school of medicine. she has be

america's money. after being commissioned during fleet week the assault ship will depart san francisco, the uss americaing neat week providing tours for 15,000 visitors and designed to maximize the capable to fly anywhere can held 30 aircraft. we saw the big lines on the embarcadero from folks who want add tour before it left. did you get a chance. >> no, the lines were very, very long. the navy operates the ship on before of the marine corps. >> we are keeping you updated open the traffic situation in the north bay on interstate 80. >> as we take you back to vallejo crews are making quick work of this, with a box truck that flipped over and all lanes are still blocked and a big rig tow is on the scene and they are clear the area. >> we had amy saying by 5:30 all lanes should be open and spectator slowing in the eastbound direction but westbound direction you are finding the delays. traffic is diverted off at highway 37, if you can avoid it, wait, we are 15 minutes away of getting cleared. 680 away from pleasant hill, the drive moving nicely so it is clear and it will not take you long, only nine minut

year events are expected to be better than ever thanks to arrival of the uss america going to be commissioned here in san francisco. >> arrival of the blue angels symbolizes the apriefal of fleet week. it was the navy's newest ship uss america cutting through dense fog that made unofficial start to fleet week. finally arriving this morning in san francisco. it will be commissioned on thursday meaning it will now be a part of the navy's fleet. >> it's exactly what uss america is ready to do. >> we can go out and perform missions with marine core we have on board. >> some crew members went through drills to demonstrate many things they're able to do. >> amazing. i haven't seen my family in a year. so it is an amazing feeling. >> it trance sports the platoon which consists of doctors and nurses ready to set up an emergency room practically anywhere in the world. this was shown to the public at san francisco general hospital. >> it can treat up to 50 patients. 20% being critical without reply. >> here is where surgeries would be performed up to 18 within 48 hours. th this would be helpful. >> you can get details on fl

commissioning of the uss america in san francisco. e amphipius assault ship is the first in its class. tiffany wilson has this story. >> to stand next to the uss america is to be humbled. the ship's size, strength and technology is evident from bow to stern. but to these sailors, the hull is home. >> it's america. we have to make it look pretty for the u.s. >> a ceremony rich with history and hopes for winds and water and safety for all on board. secretary of the navy, ray, spoke to us prior to delivering the keynote address. >> this ship will sail for decades, protecting american interests. it will carry marines, and it will provide the presence that america has to have. >> that's the moment of awakening. >> officers and crew of the uss america, man our ship and bring her to life. [cheers and applause] >> crewmembers ran to the uss america, up the plank way, and up the deck. >> it is amazing. as soon as it comes alive, it will be spectacular. >> now that the uss america is officially commissioned, the crew are considered plank owners.

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america. finally arisk late this morning in san francisco. l be commission on thursday meaning it will now be a part of the navy fleet. >> our ship motto is prepare in were war and peace that's what uss america is ready to do. ship has helicopters and several aircraft that can perform vertical lift and take off. >> we can go out and perform huh man taryn assistance, disaster relief mission with the aircraft on board. >>reporter: some crew members went through a number of emergency drills to demonstrate the many things they are able to do once they arrive in a city or country. those from the bay area were glad to be back home. >> amazing actually. i haven't seen my family in almost a year. so being away from them actually be being able to kilometer home on the uss america during fleet week is an amazing feeling. >>reporter: this was on display today at the coast guard air station in san francisco. it transports the navy medical shock trauma platoon which consists of doctors and nurses ready to set up an emergency room practically any whether in