. >> bryan with the california state agency good to see you i'm kevin the mayors director mr. mayor open this round table good morning, everyone. >> good morning. >> it is good to have an opportunity when we have a smart city challenge we get smart people out here to participate thank you to everyone who is here at city hall and welcome in the secretary foxy we're talking a few minutes earlier i was complimenting many occasion we don't get the opportunity to work with the federal government if which we are positively challenges r challenged sometimes we're challenged with other things that has unique opportunity for san francisco bay area not only one of the 7 city pilots to put together something that my goal is well beyond this particular challenge and bringing people together with an opportunity to figure out what guess our future for every neighborhood in the city for the city itself and the region we're thinking about how can urban mobility be enhanced, involved temp that we think that is going to be part of our lives in the very, very near future how can the principles w

. >> bryan with the california state agency good to see you i'm kevin the mayors director mr. mayor open this round table good morning, everyone. >> good morning. >> it is good to have an opportunity when we have a smart city challenge we get smart people out here to participate thank you to everyone who is here at city hall and welcome in the secretary foxy we're talking a few minutes earlier i was complimenting many occasion we don't get the opportunity to work with the federal government if which we are positively challenges r challenged sometimes we're challenged with other things that has unique opportunity for san francisco bay area not only one of the 7 city pilots to put together something that my goal is well beyond this particular challenge and bringing people together with an opportunity to figure out what guess our future for every neighborhood in the city for the city itself and the region we're thinking about how can urban mobility be enhanced, involved temp that we think that is going to be part of our lives in the very, very near future how can the principles w

. >> bryan with the california state agency good to see you i'm kevin the mayors director mr. open this round table good morning, everyone. >> good morning. >> it is good to have an opportunity when we have a smart city challenge we get smart people out here to participate thank you to everyone who is here at city hall and welcome in the secretary foxy we're talking a few minutes earlier i was complimenting many occasion we don't get the opportunity to work with the federal government if which we are positively challenges r challenged sometimes we're challenged with other things that has unique opportunity for san francisco bay area not only one of the 7 city pilots to put together something that my goal is well beyond this particular challenge and bringing people together with an opportunity to figure out what guess our future for every neighborhood in the city for the city itself and the region we're thinking about how can urban mobility be enhanced, involved temp that we think that is going to be part of our lives in the very, very near future how can the principles we are

. >> bryan with the california state agency good to see you i'm kevin the mayors director mr. mayor open this round table good morning, everyone. >> good morning. >> it is good to have an opportunity when we have a smart city challenge we get smart people out here to participate thank you to everyone who is here at city hall and welcome in the secretary foxy we're talking a few minutes earlier i was complimenting many occasion we don't get the opportunity to work with the federal government if which we are positively challenges r challenged sometimes we're challenged with other things that has unique opportunity for san francisco bay area not only one of the 7 city pilots to put together something that my goal is well beyond this particular challenge and bringing people together with an opportunity to figure out what guess our future for every neighborhood in the city for the city itself and the region we're thinking about how can urban mobility be enhanced, involved temp that we think that is going to be part of our lives in the very, very near future how can the principles w

. >> bryan with the california state agency good to see you i'm kevin the mayors director mr. mayor open this round table good morning, everyone. >> good morning. >> it is good to have an opportunity when we have a smart city challenge we get smart people out here to participate thank you to everyone who is here at city hall and welcome in the secretary foxy we're talking a few minutes earlier i was complimenting many occasion we don't get the opportunity to work with the federal government if which we are positively challenges r challenged sometimes we're challenged with other things that has unique opportunity for san francisco bay area not only one of the 7 city pilots to put together something that my goal is well beyond this particular challenge and bringing people together with an opportunity to figure out what guess our future for every neighborhood in the city for the city itself and the region we're thinking about how can urban mobility be enhanced, involved temp that we think that is going to be part of our lives in the very, very near future how can the principles w

california medical board. the state's consumer protection agency that was created to investigate and discipline physicians, and the investigator there determined in the case of guzman's doctor, treatment did fall below the standard of care. >> the california medical board is responsible for making those determineations but hired the state attorney general's office. like suspending a physician's license or revoking it all together. >> what kind of action did they take? >> nothing. >> the family received this one-page letter that simply said the matter was closed based on insufficient evidence. >> i wonder what evidence you need. >> his doctor still has a clean disciplinary record. >> this is life and death. >> ed howard is with the center for public interest law which serves as the government watch dog over the state board and agency. he says state law requires lawyers from the a.g.'s office to work alongside to determine which doctors should be refer to the a.g.'s office for possible disciplinary action. that way the attorney general's office should prosecute every case. since his own staff help make the decis

. >> bryan with the california state agency good to see you i'm kevin the mayors director mr. mayor open this round table good morning, everyone. >> good morning. >> it is good to have an opportunity when we have a smart city challenge we get smart people out here to participate thank you to everyone who is here at city hall and welcome in the secretary foxy we're talking a few minutes earlier i was complimenting many occasion we don't get the opportunity to work with the federal government if which we are positively challenges r challenged sometimes we're challenged with other things that has unique opportunity for san francisco bay area not only one of the 7 city pilots to put together something that my goal is well beyond this particular challenge and bringing people together with an opportunity to figure out what guess our future for every neighborhood in the city for the city itself and the region we're thinking about how can urban mobility be enhanced, involved temp that we think that is going to be part of our lives in the very, very near future how can the principles w

the state of california created an agency to look into consumer complaints about the shop. but our reporter uncovered much of it. your reporting could change a state law. >> reporter: it could and that change could impact drivers across the state and could help you avoid a problem repair shop that has a record of taking advantage of consumers. the state's bureau of automotive repair was created more than 40 years ago to hold the auto industry accountable and investigate complaints. our investigative unit found that for about 97% of auto repair complaints, auto repair shops never face any kind of discipline. that's more than 10,000 cases each year. >> i think your investigative reporting kind of showed us there were some gaps there and the consumer isn't as protected as they should be. >> the bureau says state law prevents the agency from issuing more fines but a lawmaker says that's just not true. coming up tonight at 11:00, we'll tell you how actually the potential law could impact viewers across the state. raj and jess. >> thank you very much. >>> we're learning car loads

he's more frustrated by the long term costs to consumers across california being neglected by a state agency created to protect them. >> i was expecting some action, not left out to dry. >> what did you think when you were told they didn't have power to do anything? >> why do you exist. >> reporter: the bureau won't comment but can reopen a case if consumers complain they refused to pay what was previously promised. after the car fell off the lift, the owner plans to sell the business, and fight the fraud allegations when they go against the attorney general's office in august. nbc bay area news. >>> if you have a tip, call us, 888-996-tips or an e-mail to e theunit@nbcbayarea.com. >>> it's going to be cold. drizzle and mist for the morning. not just san francisco, but other parts of the bay area. low clouds coming in tonight. a misty start and sunny finish. set for a pretty good warm up. right now, 50s and 60s outside. mostly cloudy conditions. the low clouds continue to fill in for the north bay and san francisco. upper 40s to low 50s. a chilly start to your morning, as you can see. lots o

states. >>> california law enforcement agencies are cracking down on illegal marijuana farms that are poisoning animals and creating a danger for the environment. ktvu news recently went along with an elite team of officers as they raided one pot farm in a remote section of stanislaw county and they made seven arrests. investigators say the chemicals used on this farm and others are killing wildlife at an alarming rate and threatening endangered species in california's pristine wilderness. >> this is an illegal trespass grow site. this is not a sanctioned medicinal marijuana garden with a pure product. >> they smear it on like a liquid. >> this cultivation site is a toxic site. >> we will not open -- >> the poise sons we are egg -- poisons we are seeing they were banned because they are so toxic. >> san jose city leaders are working to find solutions to the city's housing crisis. experts from a wide range of sectors shared ideas about what can be done including putting tiny houses like these in some vacant lots. nathan watson is also producing the tiny homes, says the business is getting a lot

>> california has an entire agency devoted to it. even if a state determines your doctor did something wrong there's a good chance the doctor won't be punished. bigad shaban has more. >> california has an incredibly high tolerance for what kind of tolerance doctors can make even if their care led to serious injuries or even someone's death. we're about to share what that means for one family. and a warning, some of the images are graphic. >> if there was a race to run, mario would run it. >> how many races have you competed in. >> >> i lost track. at least 50. >> half marathons, full marathons. even triathlons heechls an engineer by trade but running is his passion. guzman said that all changed after a doctor misdiagnosed him after what was thought to be a sprained ankle and a flu turned out to be signs of a common bacterial infection that guzman believes could have easily been treated with antibiotic bus his doctor at the kaiser permanente medical center failed to get him the care he needed which allowed the infection to spread. he checked into the

. >> bryan with the california state agency good to see you i'm kevin the mayors director mr. mayor open this round table good morning, everyone. >> good morning. >> it is good to have an opportunity when we have a smart city challenge we get smart people out here to participate thank you to everyone who is here at city hall and welcome in the secretary foxy we're talking a few minutes earlier i was complimenting many occasion we don't get the opportunity to work with the federal government if which we are positively challenges r challenged sometimes we're challenged with other things that has unique opportunity for san francisco bay area not only one of the 7 city pilots to put together something that my goal is well beyond this particular challenge and bringing people together with an opportunity to figure out what guess our future for every neighborhood in the city for the city itself and the region we're thinking about how can urban mobility be enhanced, involved temp that we think that is going to be part of our lives in the very, very near future how can the principles w

he put out a regular review of california state regulatory agencies. he reviewed the boxing commission and recommended. he's been a chief architect of revising lawyers' ethics in california. when he was a student at harvard law school, we asked him to receive all of the resumes from law students there and around the country of students who wanted to come and work with us in 1969. he handled hundreds of them. based on his principle floel writing the famous federal trade commission report which led to the nomenclature nader's raiders that was the headline in "the washington post" article when he and others testified before congress as law students to reform the federal trade commission, which was actually subsequently reformed under richard nixon, no less, he -- he sparked this whole tradition of students coming, disproving their elders and doing very serious work investigating corporations like dupont, investigating situations like savannah river pollution, investigating department of agriculture, food & drug administration, bureau of land reclamation,

he put out a regular review of california state regulatory agencies.reviewed the boxing commission and recommended. he's been a chief architect of revising lawyers' ethics in california. when he was a student at harvard law school, hewe asked him to receive all of the resumes from law students there and around the country of students who wanted to come and work with us in 1969. he handled hundreds of them. based on his principle floel writing the famous federal trade commission report which led to the nomenclature nader's raiders that was the headline in "the washington post" article when he and others testified before congress as law students to reform the federal trade commission, which was actually subsequently reformed under richard nixon, no less, he -- he sparked this whole tradition of students coming, disproving their elders and doing very serious work investigating corporations like dupont, investigating situations like savannah river pollution, investigating department of agriculture, food & drug administration, bureau of land reclamation, th

california has an entire agency devoted to investigating and disciplining doctors. >> but we discovered even if the state determines that the doctor did something wrong, it's a good chance the doctor won't be punished and will likely continue to practice. bigad shaban has that story. >> california has an incredibly high tolerance for what kind of mistakes doctors can make before they ever face punishment from the state, even if their care led to serious injury or even death. we're about to share what that meant for one family and a warning that some of the images are graphic. >> reporter: if there was a race to run, 25-year-old mario guzman ran it. >> how many races have you competed in? >> i lost track, but at least 15. >> reporter: half-marathons, full marathons, even triathlons but he loves racing. >> it was a passion. it was my hobby. >> reporter: that all changed after a doctor misdiagnosed him. what was thought to be just a sprained ankle and the flu turned out to be signs of a common bacteria infection. the guzman beliefs it could have been easily treated with antibiotics. but he says his doctor a

states. >>> california law enforcement agencies are cracking down on illegal marijuana farms that are poisoning the environment. ktvu news recently went along with the elite team of officers as they raided one pot farm in a remote section of stanislaw county and they made seven arrests. investigators say the chemicals used on this farm and others are killing wildlife at an alarming rate and threatening endangered species in california's pristine wilderness. >> this is an illegal trespass grow site. this is not a sanctioned medical -- medicinal -- >> we will not open. >> the poise sons we are seeing are -- poisons we are seeing are banned in this country because they are so toxic, they banned them from use over a decade ago. >> officers are worried what can kill animals can do the same to people who unknowingly by pott tainted with these pest -- pot tainted with these pesticides. >>> our time is now 5:42. opponents call it unconstitutional. coming up at 6:00, a bill that would make reforming abortions a felony -- performing abortions a felony. it's awaiting the signature of oklahoma's governor.

presenting an urban water management plan is a state mandated exercise it is the type of planning by sfpuc those major urban northern california agencies should think about beyond the box and lead the rest of the state in addressing what is a growing water problem the 2010 plan population growth for the retail service at least from puc growing two or three percent more or less the 2014 is population over 5 percent every 5 years. >> now nobody in the room has any idea what is more likely reilly governed we know in the next 4 years will grow faster in 2010 so we need to have enough flexibility to accommodate faster or slow growth with the technology in place to make the best use of water possibly recognizing at times demand is far blow capacity and we still have to pay for the capacity 2015 plan wisely considered the prospective that drought any occur in the next 25 years it looks at the only the 3 year drought scenario which is what the state requires that is problematical beyond that particularly for the wholesale in the plan take the whole brunt of any cutbacks necessary almost the whole brunt of the cutbacks the 2015 plan includes cy

there are more than 36,000 auto repair shops across california but finding one you can trust isn't always easy. a state agencysays it works to protect consumers looking into complaints against repair shops. they discovered much of what they find is kept secret. the bureau of automotive repair was created to hold the auto industry accountable. our investigative unit found out that for about 97% of auto repair complaints, repair shops never face dies palestine. >> i think your investigative reporting showed us there were some gaps here and that the consumer isn't as protected as they could be or should be. >> the bureau says state law actually prevents the agency from issuing more fines to repair shops, but a law maker says that just isn't true. coming up tonight at 11:00, we'll tell you how that potential new law could dramatically change the way you and other drivers shop around for auto repairs. if you have a tip for our investigative unit, give us a call. >>> coming up next, the city in ruin. damage left behind in a canadian city after several fires rip through it. >> hillary clinton is heading back to the

. >>> southern california dry and northern ones were in good shape for the state agencies were directed to back off from mandates. dark areas of extreme drought throughout california before the the rain came and this week's map shows the conditions have greatly improved with 10% of extreme northern california drought free and much of california is still racked by drought. >> the first objective is to stop water waste. >> the governor believes that conservation with making the state more resilient is the way to go. the biggest change is dropping the mandates for individual water agencies in favor of letting those agencies choose how to bring about desired savings. >> the ability to look at their own water levels and make a decision that is appropriate for them and still fits into the goal and statewide effort of saving water. >>> tomorrow, the east bay mud staff is recommending to its board of directors to reduce the stage 4 declared drought to a zero relying volunteering conservation. water agencies will reduce the number of leaks in their systems and make sure the customers are doing t

this comes as the florida state agency recently paid for radio ads denouncing california's decision to increase the minimum wage. >> well the impulse has landed. new video of it landing at a phoenix airport. the solar powered plane took a 16 hour flight. the two-man crew is in the midst of a trip around the world. the plane will make two more stops in the u.s. where crossing the atlantic. >>> the whole truck kept going and going and going, but my whole world stopped and all i saw was that. and it was sad. >> a tragedy on the tracks. we investigate the deadly danger for drivers that had some say can and should be prevented. >>> and good evening, the fog is rolling in at the coast line and that is dropping temperatures anywhere from four to eight degrees cooler. we are tracking the morning forecast and the possibility of showers in a minute. >> you know what time it is, you are up late and you are not alone. the new remedy sleep experts are prescribing for millions americans, desperate for sleep. crossings in the bay area? traffic flows when the light is green and the railroad gates >>>

california. the e is also requiring public water systems to test for the contaminants. we analyzed agency data and found hits in 28 drinking water supplies in california. that's more than any other state. pleasanton reported two low level deckss in 20s 13 and 'tween 2014. officials there say they don't believe there is a health risk. they called emergency contaminants, with plans to issue a new health advisory for the summer. it's only a guide, as we learned the e doesn't regulate the chemicals in water. you can watch it online, click on the investigations tab. guys. >> thanks so much, liz. if you have an investigative unit, give us a call. or send us an e-mail to the unit at nbc bay area.com. >>> coming up next, cars that might best be described as a sticky situation. we'll explain why next. this pimple's gonna last forever. aw com'on. clearasil ultra works fast to begin visibly clearing up skin in as little as 12 hours. and acne won't last forever. just like your mom won't walk in on you... forever. let's be clear. clearasil works fast. >> traffic and weather together. >> altogether. >> altogether now. >> one at a time. now in the attic. >> oh, yeah, all you have to do is wait a few

. >>> state lawmakers want california's coastal commission, the agency that makes decisions on shorelinement, to be more transparent. a newly-proposed bill would ban members of the commission from meeting privately with lobbyists, developers and environmentalists. legislation came after the commission quietly fired their executive director in february. supporters of the bill told the l. a. times the firing was an attempt to make the agency more friendly to developers. last thursday the commission voted to support the bill. >> my hope for you is that you can find that gratitude, not just on the easy days like today, but on the hard days when you will need it. >> that's facebook cheryl sandberg delivering a deeply moving, profound commencement speech at yesterday's graduation ceremony at u.c. berkeley. sandberg spoke about the sudden-death of her husband just over a year ago. she urged graduates to show resilliance and gratitude even in the most difficult times. in her speech sandberg said her husband's death taught her to be more thankful of the simple things in life. >>> the family of an

state mailings, more than six months after first seeing our investigation into the issue. >> count on you passed a law that prohibits printing the number on any materials mailed . last year one of california's largest agencies committed to changing its ways after we revealed it violating state privacy laws by printing full social security numbers on ways of documents sent out in the mail and repeatedly sending sensitive information to the wrong address. >> how did this piece of paper get into an envelope addressed to me. >> agency first told us federal law which supersede state law required that you social security numbers in the administration of benefits. though the social security administration later confirmed there is no federal law requiring or prohibiting the number on mail the document. >> this is an important issue. >> congress market -- woman wants to change that. >> if this bill was introduced before when you first drew attention to the issue we call the office. >> after seeing the reports democrats reached across the aisle after republican dennis ross to reintroduce the safeguarding social security number act that would finally prohibit government agencies and from displaying and mailing. securi

california. he said are being neglect bid a state agency solely created to protect them. >> what did you think whenpower to do anything? >> my initial thought is why are you even in existence then. >> the bureau won't comment on specific investigations but said it can reopen a case if consumers complain an auto repair shop refused to pay out what it previously promised. after that car that fell off the list, the owners of that repair shop now plan it sell the business but still intend to foit those fraud allegations when they go against the attorney general's office at hearing in august. back to you. >> thank you. if you have a tip for anyone on the investigative unit, call 88 8-996-tips. >> up next, corrosion and flood concerns for the new span of the bay bridge. we will tell you about the key decision that's just ahead for caltrans. >> then we will show you the new travel in the form of the hyper loop. too many dog attacks against mail carriers has the postal service launching new safety initiatives. ===vo=== a total o >>> too many dog attacks against mail carriers as the postal service launching

as an activist and as an advocate i have appeared at city council state agency regulatory organizations all across northern californiaand the state. learned to talk about consumers, to talk about citizens and what needs to be done by government agencies in order to protect the rights and deliver needed services. this year, that's focused a tremendous amount on in fact transparency in government where we have been working on surveillance equipment, law enforcement and other government agencies where issues of disclosure of what's happening, why it's happening and what the rules and regulations are has been really crucial to protecting basic civil rights and civil liberties. when we are talking about sunshine, we are basically talking about government and citizens. in any situation where you want to be talking -- that the system is fair. there is no fair participation without the playing field as fair. when we are talking about the sunshine, we are talking about the problem solving when that isn't appearing to be or in fact isn't operating in a fair and straight forward manner. i appreciate what the seated commissioner

california. the e is requiring public water systems to test for the contaminants. we analyze agency data and found hits in 28 drinking water supplies in california. that's more than any other state. pleasanton reported two low level detections in 2013 and 2014. officials there say they don't believe there is a health risk. the e calls the emerging contaminants, it plans to issue a new health advisory for the summer. it's only a guide. as we learned, the e doesn't regulate the chemicals in water. can you watch our full investigation online right now on nbc bay area.com, click on the investigations tab. guys. >> okay, liz, thanks so much. if you have a tip, for our investigative unit, give us a call, or send us an e-mail to the unit at nbc bay area.com. >>> san jose city leaders saying no to north carolina and mississippi. all city business is suspended until those states make a change. this is in response to recently passed laws in those key states, seen as discriminatory in the lbgt community. san jose city leaders voted to pass the measure last night t. ban will stay in effect as long as the laws in those states stay on the books. san francisco has a similar ban. >> the state h

things, but one of the elements that are crucial are law enforcement agencies and there are many in california from one end of the state to the other and they all serve with their own unique cultures, but bound together by honor and by duty and courage. >> two of the officers were from the bay area officer michael johnson and sergeant hun ward. >>> apple stock did something it hasn't done since 1988. it closed down for the eighth consecutive day. it reported a drop in shares for the first many years. it's been a rough year for apple. the stock dropped five points on the first trading day of 2016 and is down nine points overall this year. >>> airlines are flying high in the u.s. the transportation department reports that america's 25 passenger airlines had a profit of $26 billion in 2015 up from 7.5 billion in 2014. lower fuel costs are the reason for that big surge. the spike in profits is more dramatic when compared to overall sales for airlines which dipped slightly. >>> a new study suggests a trigger for these air rage. passengers sitting in economy were four times more likely for air rage if they sat in a plane tha

said he's more frustrated about the long-term costs to consumers across california, who he says are being neglected by a state agency that was solely created to protect them. >> i was expecting some action, to not be left out to dry. >> what did you think when you were told they didn't have any power to do anything? >> my initial thought is why are you even in existence then. >> reporter: the bureau won't comment on specific investigations but says it can reopen a case if consumers complain that an auto repair shop refused to pay what it previously promised. as for that car that fell off the lift, the owners of that repair shop now plan to sell the business but still intend to fight the fraud allegations when they go against the attorney general's office at a hearing in august. with the investigative unit, i'm bigad shaban. >> if you have a tip give us a call or sendi us an e-mail. >>> well, the drought is not over but water will cost you less in the east bay. east bay mud is dropping its month ly drought surcharge that added about $8 to household water bills. mandatory rationing has also been cancelled but voluntar

risk but last year, the world health organization cancer research agency classified it as a probable risk. and the state of californianown carcinogen. they found it in wine, breast milk, urine and drinking water. >> that really >> for this vineyard consultant, weeds are good. >> the vine needs plants to help it thrive to do its job. >> bio dynamic farming is based on the idea the right weeds help water. >> we go back to a lot more labor and to shovel work. >> it's tested at lower levels than conventional >> three days later they pulled it off the web and said evaluation is not final. >> coming up next, the tale of the tail. the messages coming from a squirrel's tail. >> we're part of the community. >> abc7 news sits down with a product >>> we have breaking news out of west virginia. abc news projects bernie sanders is the winner there. the remaining votes going to write ins and other candidates. sanders and clinton will split the delegates because of the rules on how delegates are divided. >>> moving onto the first time tonight, we heard from a woman who recorded video of a muni operator yelling racial slurs at her o

risk but last year, the world health organization cancer research agency classified it as a probable risk. and the state of californiad it wants to list it as a known carcinogen. they found it in wine, breast milk, urine and drinking water. >> that really needs to stop. >> for this vineyard consultant, weeds are good. >> the vine needs plants to help it thrive to do its job. >> bio dynamic farming is based on the idea the right weeds help water. >> we go back to a lot more labor and to shovel work. >> it's tested at lower levels than conventional wines. >> three days later they pulled it off the web and said evaluation is not final. >> coming up next, the tale of the tail. the messages coming from a squirrel's tail. >> we're part of the community. >> abc7 news sits down with a product >>> we have breaking news out of west virginia. abc news projects bernie sanders is the winner there. the remaining votes going to write ins and other candidates. sanders and clinton will split the delegates because of the rules on how delegates are divided. >>> moving onto the first time tonight, we heard from a woman who recorded vide

available local firefighters, he would rely on mutual aid systems with neighboring agencies and if necessary, the state of california to bring in resources. he would rather use his own people and says that firefighters to be relieved is more difficult. >> it is not just the disaster to create problems it is illness, family and other things. >> he calls it the migration of firefighters moving away. there is stipends offered $200 for staff that lives within 60 miles to one thousand dollars a month for those that live within ten miles. an experiment that he says is helping the past year. the chief estimating the cost of the fire district, $240,000 a year. and for firefighters with long commutes, he is looking at expanding dormitories so firefighters can sleep. the cost is $440,000. >> it is not what we want. i think the firefighters don't want it this way either. but it is what it is. >> the only long term fix if another recession hits causing the housing market to slow down. something no one wants. in the meantime hoping the solutions will stem the tide and anticipating more agencies when follow the district's lead. a

california. finding one you can trust isn't always easy. a state agencyays it works to protect units looking at complaints against repair shops. much of what they find is secret. it was created more than 40 years ago to hold the automotive industry accountable. our unit found out for about 97% of auto repair complaints, repair shops never face discipline. that's more than 10,000 cases every year. >> i think your investigative reporting showed us there were some gaps here and that the consumer isn't as protected as they could be or should be. >> the bureau says state law actually prevents the agency from issuing more fines to repair shops. a law maker says that isn't true. tonight at 11:00, we are going to tell you how that potential new law could change the way you and other drivers throughout the state shop around for auto repairs. if you have a tip, give us a call. or send an e-mail to the unit. >>> you can thank el nino. california's mandatory water ban could be lifted after that recent study, right? >> we owe all the question to el nino. water leaders

local firefighters, he would rely on moved yule aid system with neighboring agencies and if necessary, the state of californiae his own people who are familiar with the jurisdiction and admits that the further the firefighters move away, the ability to up staff or relief them is more difficult given accessibility. >> it's not just the disaster that can create problem. >> leave that you don't anticipate, illness, family, other things, injury. >> to help slow when he calls the migration of firefighters moving away he is offering stye pends ranging from 200 dollars for staff who live within 60 miles and up to $1000 a month for those living within ten miles. for firefighters with long commute, he is now looking into getting dormitories adding more space. that cost is $44,000. >> it's not what we want, i think. it's what the firefighters don't want this way, either, but it is what it is. >> the only long term fix is if another recession hits, causing the housing market to slow down, something that no one wants. meantime, he is hoping that the solution will stem the tide and he is anticipating more agencies will fo

state mailings more than 6 months after first seeing our investigation into the issue. california passed a law that prohibits printing the number on any materials that are mailed. >> reporter: last year, one of california's largest agencies committed to changing its ways after we revealed it was violating state privacy laws by printing full social security numbers on millions of documents sent out in the mail and repeatedly sending the sensitive information to the wrong address. >> how in the world does this piece of paper get into an envelope addressed to me? >> reporter: the agency first told us federal law which supersedes state law requires it use social security numbers in the administration of benefits. although the social security administration later confirmed there is no federal law requiring or prohibiting the number on mailed documents. >> this is an important issue. >> reporter: congresswoman jackie speier wants to change that. >> this bill was introduced before and when you first drew attention to this issue, we called the office. >> reporter: after seeing our reports the democrat reached across the aisle asking republican dennis ross to reintroduce his safeguarding social security numbers act that would fin

recommendations in the waterfront land use plan the port initiated negotiations with the california state lands commission the state agency that has oversight of public trust grantees like the port of san francisco about our seawall lots lots created by the construction of the seawall initially later filled for a long time were used for public trust uses to support a back land for maritime shipping activities in the piers but mainly now are parking lots and so are leased on an intern only to generate revenues for the trust in that negotiation with state lands we agreuditor better to develop them with the consistent of the neighborhood to generate revenue for the trust and the state lands ♪ negotiation understood the imperatives the capital plan and agreed to fairly substantial legislation for the lyft the restrictions on the lots at the same time, we did an expansive public outreach and engaged people of the waterfront there was concern about the development there were concern in the more waterfront about the heights and ultimately due to the concerns we limited the legislation to seawall lot south of market street this i

there are more than 36,000 auto repair shops across california, but finding out which one you can trust isn't always easy. a state agency says it works to protect consumers by looking into complaints against repair shops, but our investigation get a difference unit discovered that much of what they find is secret. the state's bureau of automotive repair was created horn 40 years ago to hold the auto industry accountable and investigate complaints. but our investigative unit found out that for about 97% of auto repair complaints, repair shops never faced any kind of discipline. that is more than 10,000 cases each year. >> i think your investigative reporting kind of showed us there were some gaps here. and that the consumer isn't as protected as they could be. or should be. >> the bureau says state law actually prevents the agency from issuing more fines to repair shops but lawmakers say that just ssht true. coming up tonight at 11:00, we'll show you how that potential new law could dramatically change the way you and other drivers throughout the state shop around for auto repair services. if you have a tip for our inves

washington, a letter from the office of california attorney general, the california environmental protection agency, the washington state department of ecology, the vermont attorney general, a letter from safer chemicals, healthy families, the american association of justice, the asbestos disease awareness fund, the letter from the breast cancer fund, the american sustainable business council action fund opposed the bill. the environmental working group proposed it. -- opposed it. 25 law professors, health care organizations, the union of concerned scientists, the environmental health strategies center. safer states, earth justice, seventh generation, reproductive health letter, letter from center for environmental health. the presiding officer: be intoared without objection -- be entered without objection. mrs. boxer: thank you so much because the history of this bill must be made permanent in the record. it started out as a disaster and it got to a point where it is better than current law. that makes me very happy. the negotiations on the bill continued. several members again helped us and we still had problems with

today an annual reminder that local, state, and federal agencies are attacking those concerns now so they will be ready fortin evidentable. >> the truth is california doesn't know boundaries on fire season. it's all year. it's just a matter of where and when throughout the state. >> reporter: cal fire hired an additional 400 firefighters in the beginning of march for fire prevention tasks. the u.s. forest service says it is ready when needed with over 5,000 firefighters and nearly 500 fire gips. >> we've been working with our partners and cal fair to respond to the high hazard areas in the state. >> reporter: meantime, as we mark wildfire awareness weak, a message that everyone should maintain defensible space and have an evacuation plan. >> the weather is getting warmer. things are dry. and you have to take steps, you, yourself, as well as the officials and the government to do its part to protect people, their safety, the vegetation and well being. >> reporter: something else pointed out today was that a small insect known as the bark beetle is infesting trees under stress due to the drought. the trees eventually die and fuel wildfires. kathie pa

investigator is launching a review of the state's training practices in a wake of widening scandal at uc berkeley. kiffin kish heads the agency that enforces california's civil rights laws. he'll lead a task force that studies the effect of training after misconduct cases sparked national debate about discrimination on college campuses. >>> the university of california has given preliminary approval to a program helping football players and other student athletes. the vote expands the amount of guarantee of financial aid to students if they have a career ending injury. the system was in place at cal and ucla. this proposal would extend the protections to students receiving athletic scholarships at uc davis, irvine, riverside, santa barbara and san diego. it goes to the full uc board of regents tomorrow. >>> a bay area giant is taking a stand tonight against payday loan companies. >> michael finney joins us with that and today's other consumer news. >> this is a huge win for consumer advocates. they've been working on this for a very long time. google announced it would no longer accept advertising for payday loans. consumer advocates don't like the loa

state relief agencies are stepping up their efforts. red cross volunteers from utah are rushing to the lone star state to help displaced famili families. in southern california thousands of people on the beach had to stay out of the water. >> authorities had to search miles of shore line looking for large animal that attacked a woman. officials do believe it was a shark seriously injured a swimmer newport beach. the woman's injuries are consistent with a large mouth and teeth belonging to a shark. the woman was bleeding heavily when she was saved by a rescue boat in the area at the time of her attack. those on board say they noticed swim swimmer in distress and quickly pulled her to safety. she was rushed to a trauma center. >> they went over and rescued her from the water and notice wad appeared to be some sort of animal bite. >> really makes me think twice about going back into the water even in the future. >> we'll keep -- until we feel there's no complete to the public in this area. >> doctors expect the 52-year-old victim who is a long distance swimmer to survive but they say it's too early to know whether she'll regain full use of her arm. >> poland is

. >> treasure island was a subdivision of the state of california until recently, right? it was not a city agency per say, it was kind of a second redevelopment agency until -- >> it did have a separate status, yes, now it falls under the umbrella of the city administrators office under the gsa. with that we fall under the gsa and accountable for all the finances. >> thank you. >> if you would like the details of the transactions that we have found and corrected is on page 10 of the report. >> so moving on, there are two informational type comments. these are not deficiencies in the financial reporting process but we believe have significant changes or impact on the financial statement or for the city as a whole. the first item related to the uniform guidance for federal awards. what happened in the office of management and budget issued new requirements for all federal awards and it became effective december 26, 2016. , -- 2014. that will impact how the city manages oversee any funding received including cost procurement monitoring. this will be the significant change in the effecting of awards.

. >> 22 is an ordinance to exempt the california state university of fresno foundation from the chapter 12 access ordinance to facilitate the agencies entering into a contract with the foundation for training services required for child welfare staff and foster parents. supervisor weiner aye. yee aye. avalos aye. breed aye. campos aye. cohen aye. farrell aye. kim aye. mar aye. peskin aye. tang aye. tang aye. there are 11 ayes. >> the ordinance passes unanimously on the first reading. item 23, please. >> a motion to reappoint anne-marie fortier and nicole bunny math use rosenberg to the commission of animal control and welfare. >> can we take this item. without objection the motion is approved unanimously. all right, let's skip over the 3:00 and 33:00 p.m. especially items and -- 3:30 p.m. and go to special items. >> supervisor yee. >> i'd like to be rereferred. >> supervisor avalos. >> we can't all rerefer. >> are you guys ready for roll call for introduction? okay. >> president breed. >> rerefer, please. >> campos. great, i'll take it. thank you. the first item is an item i know a number of people have talked about. but i want to g

agency. >> irreverent so in the 80s the state of california passed a law that requires any company that writes policies to over earthquake insurance the homeowners are not required by commissioner cranshaw can bye there was so much loss they were going to stop writing the insurance policies for earthquakes they wanted to stop a serious insurance policy. >> we're talking about the homeownership's buying the earthquake shiners but 70 percent are renters what's my opposite. >> the option for renter the earthquake be insurance company is affordable i think people don't realize just exactly what it covers it covers damaged property but loss of use if you have to be under a building they have a quarter main that was broken as well as emergency repair if interests glass breaks in the carpet you need to be in our unit that's whether earthquake is important. >> you're title you're the excessive mitigation officer for the state of california when i think of insurance i don't think about mitigation. >> so as part of public safety mission the c e a started to put aside mitigation loss fund 5 percent of in

in some states we have three, like in california. they work with local education agencies to promote the first concept. to bring it into their school with funding. need to work with organizations that have a local footprint and many of the engine -- organizations do. that is at least my opinion. >> if every student in every state and county's four h, one reason we have taken to collaborating with them is because we have 50 of what we grants in education each college. whether is the massive consortium. 50 of them around the country. it's in hundreds of counties. every single county in the country. nasa now teams with them to provide the content. we provide information on science, engineering, you name it and it gets out to every county in the country. , with someone who asked the question about how you and useschools to adopt it for science and engineering and the like? we've gotten them to do it with the department of education and and century education learning. trying to work with the state to get them to understand the absolute lu of this education and the fact that the

state's $7.5 million bond measure. >> we're moving very quickly. >> reporter: she serves as the chair of california's water resources control board, a board that along with california's resources agencyoversees water bond spending. >> the trick is you're trying to figure out how to get the money out the door but how to get it out responsibly and in a way that will be a responsible way to spend the money. >> reporter: while we discovered the money, more than a million has yet to be spent or committed to a water project. john laird is california's secretary for natural resources. he acknowledges critics who say the bond money is not being spent fast enough. but laird says he would rather make sure that the money is used to encourage cooperation, among california's 400-plus water agencies, a task which can take longer to accomplish. >> if we have to get it out a few months later and then actually have it leverage some billions more that is the right thing. >> reporter: we found that the bond money allocated so far, there are projects that clearly address new approaches to water conservation reuse and innovative solutions, projects such as that recycled water project in pleasanton, or ot

we have already seen agencies and boards of directors calling .or 100% electric fleet we have also seen state regulation in californiamplating 100% zero emission fleets. we are seeing the world are struggling to deal with local pollution problems. while buses create a lot of value in terms of moving a lot of passengers per hour, they are the least it should and some of the most polluting vehicles on the road. from the technical side, they are the best application for vehicle technology i have ever seen. a bus stops and starts 500 times during a single route. it is low-speed urban application, and buses require a lot of torque, which is what electric motors do naturally. david: as a new yorker, the pollution and noise of buses are such a problem here. i'm curious what you think, it's likely time people like us who live in cities in new york will really live in an environment that is transformed by electric buses because it sounds like such an appealing opportunity. >> once you experience an electric us, it's hard to imagine why we run diesel fuel or natural gas through these high-power engines that are giving off so m

with two weeks to go before california's delegate-rich primary, the state department's inspector general releasing a report that says clinton did not comply with the agency'spolicies whether she set up her private server. this as a new fox news poll finds that more than double the number of people who consider clinton to be trustworthy says she's not. we have more from columnist for "national review," starting with this. john, do the average american people watching now, to they pay as close attention to this report and e-mail situation that hillary clinton's dealing with? >> oh, they have other concerns. but as long as this is playing in the background, it's bad publicity, bad background. >> they don't pay as much attention as we do. however, there is something about the drip, drip, drip of it. maybe there's something there, if there's smoke -- >> why can't she get the story away -- >> why can't she? >> the facts are there. i mean, she spent 15 months saying i did something that they approve ted state department by setting up the private e-mail serve, and we're fine with it. not true. >> you're right. they're not fine with it. >> she has 26 aides who were

presenting an urban water management plan is a state mandated exercise it is the type of planning by sfpuc those major urban northern california agenciesshould think about beyond the box and lead the rest of the state in addressing what is a growing water problem the 2010 plan population growth for the retail service at least from puc growing two or three percent more or less the 2014 is population over 5 percent every 5 years. >> now nobody in the room has any idea what is more likely reilly governed we know in the next 4 years will grow faster in 2010 so we need to have enough flexibility to accommodate faster or slow growth with the technology in place to make the best use of water possibly recognizing at times demand is far blow capacity and we still have to pay for the capacity 2015 plan wisely considered the prospective that drought any occur in the next 25 years it looks at the only the 3 year drought scenario which is what the state requires that is problematical beyond that particularly for the wholesale in the plan take the whole brunt of any cutbacks necessary almost the whole brunt of the cutbacks the 2015 plan includes cyc

in some states we have three, like in california. they work with local education agencies to promote the first concept. to bring it into their school with funding. you would need to work with organizations that have a local footprint and many of the engine -- organizations do. that is at least my opinion. >> if every student in every state and county's four h, one reason we have taken to collaborating with them is because we have 50 of what we call those education grants in each college. whether is the massive consortium. 50 of them around the country. it's in hundreds of counties. every single county in the country. nasa now teams with them to provide the content. we provide information on science, engineering, you name it and it gets out to every county in the country. that's one way, with someone who asked the question about how you get the schools to adopt and use it for science and engineering and the like? we've gotten them to do it with the department of education and 21st century education and learning. trying to work with the state to get them to understand the ab