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joining us live now is state senator aisha wahab of fremont, a co-sponsor of sb 1031. senator wahab, thanks for your time. >> thank you for having me. >> what are the main goals of the connect bay area act in terms of improving transit? >> definitely. so there's two parts of this bill. number one is definitely consolidation and coordination to prioritize speed, affordability, safety cleanliness and our climate goals, and the second part is also funding our transit agencies right now. last year we saw, that significant cuts were being made to transit across the board. and we have 27 different agencies in the nine bay area counties. so we want to make sure that we are prioritizing funding long term. >> all right. so let's break that down into the two halves. first the seamless part. yes i understand we have 27 different transit agencies across our nine counties. and there are people who complain about, oh this doesn't match with that. i have to wait here for too long and it doesn't connect to that. explain how you know, this bill, envisions us making it all more seamless
joining us live now is state senator aisha wahab of fremont, a co-sponsor of sb 1031. senator wahab, thanks for your time. >> thank you for having me. >> what are the main goals of the connect bay area act in terms of improving transit? >> definitely. so there's two parts of this bill. number one is definitely consolidation and coordination to prioritize speed, affordability, safety cleanliness and our climate goals, and the second part is also funding our transit agencies...
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. >> senator aisha wahab and senator scott wiener are behind the legislation. wahhab issued a statement saying today, quote, multiple agencies across the region are facing financial cliffs and we're creating a sustainable funding source for public transit agencies to maintain existing services and increase the quality, safety and efficiency of those services. this bill is crucial to keeping public transit available in the bay area, even if voters approve the tax measure, the funding won't come until 2028. in san francisco, suzanne phan abc seven news. >> the summer like heat is definitely here. this is a live look out at the conditions right now. it's a glorious day. for the details on the temperatures, let's get to abc seven news meteorologist sandhya patel. she's out there in the heat. hey, sandhya. >> hi, there. yeah. and ama, it's absolutely gorgeous out here. you can pretty much see why people are enjoying the sunshine out in their shorts. it's a good day to be out on the beach. as a matter of fact, today san francisco has hit 81 so far, the warmest day si
. >> senator aisha wahab and senator scott wiener are behind the legislation. wahhab issued a statement saying today, quote, multiple agencies across the region are facing financial cliffs and we're creating a sustainable funding source for public transit agencies to maintain existing services and increase the quality, safety and efficiency of those services. this bill is crucial to keeping public transit available in the bay area, even if voters approve the tax measure, the funding won't...
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politicians, including representative barbara lee and state senator aisha wahab, are among those posting about the couple's legacy today. moore was a senior adviser to former oakland mayor libby schaaf. schaaf remembers moore and wood as kind and passionate activists with deep roots in the community. >> two people who were so full of life and love and energy and spirit, it's just difficult to wrap your head around. >> the chp says another driver veered into the couple's lane friday night and hit them. they're investigating whether the other driver was under the influence. >> the oakland police department officially has its new chief. today was floyd mitchell's first day on the job. abc seven news reporter leslie brinkley is following the story as chief mitchell gets up to speed. >> welcome to my first day as an oakland police chief, chief floyd mitchell spent the morning introducing himself. >> you see this morning. >> how's your day going? >> so far, so good. >> he spent time analyzing recent crime reports at his stand up desk, and he greeted a new class of cadets and welcome. all right
politicians, including representative barbara lee and state senator aisha wahab, are among those posting about the couple's legacy today. moore was a senior adviser to former oakland mayor libby schaaf. schaaf remembers moore and wood as kind and passionate activists with deep roots in the community. >> two people who were so full of life and love and energy and spirit, it's just difficult to wrap your head around. >> the chp says another driver veered into the couple's lane friday...
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the bill, authored by senator scott wiener and aisha wahab, passed in a 26 to 10 vote. it now heads to the assembly, where it has to pass by august 31st. funding from the bill can be allocated for projects on climate resiliency, safer streets and zero emission transit vehicles. the bill doesn't specify a revenue source, but it empowers the metropolitan transportation commission to choose among different sales and regional tax types for funding. >> a big weekend in napa as the 11th annual bottlerock napa valley festival is underway. stevie nicks, the big headliner tonight with lots of star power still to come in just a little more than a decade, this festival has become one of the biggest and most sought after music festival tickets nationwide. our bailey o'carroll joining us now live with a preview of all of the excitement expected this weekend. bailey >> hey, heather. yeah, i might just be the hottest ticket in town if you're staying around this holiday weekend. we've been here for a little while now. we've seen there's a lot of people already here, but there's also a
the bill, authored by senator scott wiener and aisha wahab, passed in a 26 to 10 vote. it now heads to the assembly, where it has to pass by august 31st. funding from the bill can be allocated for projects on climate resiliency, safer streets and zero emission transit vehicles. the bill doesn't specify a revenue source, but it empowers the metropolitan transportation commission to choose among different sales and regional tax types for funding. >> a big weekend in napa as the 11th annual...
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. >> senator aisha wahab and senator scott wiener are behind the legislation. wahab issued a statement saying today, quote, multiple agencies across the region are facing financial cliffs and were creating a sustainable funding source for public transit agencies to maintain existing services and increase the quality, safety and efficiency of those services. this bill is crucial to keeping public transit available in the bay area, even if voters approve the tax measure, the funding won't come until 2028. in san francisco. suzanne vaughn abc seven news on the subject of bart, the federal government will contribute half $1 billion to the agency's $12.75 billion extension into downtown san jose, phasewo othe bart silicon valley projectakes trains from its current terminus at the berrysa transit center on a six mile, four station extension, santa clara. >> vta is respsiblfor the construction, they say. today' announcement is significant for how the feds view the project. it's the first time they've kicked in money for it. >> it is a nationally important project. it
. >> senator aisha wahab and senator scott wiener are behind the legislation. wahab issued a statement saying today, quote, multiple agencies across the region are facing financial cliffs and were creating a sustainable funding source for public transit agencies to maintain existing services and increase the quality, safety and efficiency of those services. this bill is crucial to keeping public transit available in the bay area, even if voters approve the tax measure, the funding won't...
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california secretary of state's office says the recall campaign targeting fremont state senator aisha wahab. >> the organizers of that campaign needed at least 42,000 signatures by last week's deadline, but the secretary of state's office says there was a flaw in the petitions that led to thousands of invalid signatures. the recall was in response to the democrats bill to strengthen protections against caste discrimination in employment and housing. that is a form of discrimination when social hierarchy is determined by a person's birth. >> new. at ten, an actor was shot and killed early this morning after confronting a group of thieves in downtown los angeles. police say 37 year old johnny wactor was killed after interrupting three suspects who were trying to steal the catalytic converter on his car. wactor played brandon corbin on abc's general hospital from 2020 to 2022, among other television appearances. police say they are still searching for the shooter. >> an update tonight on the death of professional golfer grayson murray. his parents confirming today that he died by suicide. murr
california secretary of state's office says the recall campaign targeting fremont state senator aisha wahab. >> the organizers of that campaign needed at least 42,000 signatures by last week's deadline, but the secretary of state's office says there was a flaw in the petitions that led to thousands of invalid signatures. the recall was in response to the democrats bill to strengthen protections against caste discrimination in employment and housing. that is a form of discrimination when...
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. >> i spoke with state senator aisha wahab of fremont about her plan today on our 3 p.m. show, getting answers. >> this is a joint bill to both have the carrot and the stick right? to make sure that we are being efficient in how we operate. but then also making sure that we prioritize public transit. the bay area is largely a metro area. you know, we are getting bigger. we have an influx of population and much more. and yet people still choose to, you know, drive on the freeways and we want to make sure that we are prioritizing public transit and making sure that it's faster, it's cleaner, it's safer. it incorporates technology. you can get work done while utilizing public transit. and not everybody can bike. not everybody can walk to their destinations. you know, we're living in fremont and commuting to san francisco or to san jose or oakland, so we need better solutions. >> wahab says the bay area needs to consolidate its 27 separate transit agencies to reduce redundancies and save money. she says the goal of the bill is to raise about $1.5 billion a year, paid for by s
. >> i spoke with state senator aisha wahab of fremont about her plan today on our 3 p.m. show, getting answers. >> this is a joint bill to both have the carrot and the stick right? to make sure that we are being efficient in how we operate. but then also making sure that we prioritize public transit. the bay area is largely a metro area. you know, we are getting bigger. we have an influx of population and much more. and yet people still choose to, you know, drive on the freeways...
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> california secretary of state office says the recall campaign targeting fremont state senator aisha wahabot move forward. the organizers of that campaign needed at least 42,000 signatures, but last week's deadline. but the secretary of state's office says there was a flaw in the petition that led to thousands of invalid signatures. the recall was in response to the democrats bill to strengthen protections against caste discrimination in employment and housing. that is a form of discrimination when social hierarchy is determined by a person's birth. >> president biden is working with congress to designate kenya as a major non-nato ally. last week, kenya's top leader visited the white house for the first time in 20 years. the visit is part of an effort to counter russia and china's influence in africa. kenya is also a leader in tech and renewable energy, a major non-nato partnership would entail economic, military and trade benefits between both sides. >> i'm proud to announce we're working with congress to designate kenya a major non-nato ally. >> i am confident that our engagements have l
> california secretary of state office says the recall campaign targeting fremont state senator aisha wahabot move forward. the organizers of that campaign needed at least 42,000 signatures, but last week's deadline. but the secretary of state's office says there was a flaw in the petition that led to thousands of invalid signatures. the recall was in response to the democrats bill to strengthen protections against caste discrimination in employment and housing. that is a form of...
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the california secretary of state office says a recall campaign targeting fremont state senator aisha wahabf the recall needed at least 42,000 signatures by last week's deadline. the secretary of state's office says there was a flaw in the petitions that led to thousands of invalid signatures. the proposed recall was in response to the democrats bill to strengthen protections against caste discrimination in employment and housing, in which social hierarchy is determined at birth. >> 645 it's so interesting. you know, when we see a picture of the bay bridge toll plaza on a holiday monday, sal, we wish it could look like this every monday. >> yeah, and all the freeways to like 280 in san jose. in fact, i'm going to start there just because i was looking at it. i probably would be doing something different, that's for sure. if this was always the case. this is a look at the bay bridge toll plaza from our triple a traffic camera. it looks very good with no major issues. san mateo bridge also looks good. just a reminder though, that chp is doing maximum enforcement. that means they actually put
the california secretary of state office says a recall campaign targeting fremont state senator aisha wahabf the recall needed at least 42,000 signatures by last week's deadline. the secretary of state's office says there was a flaw in the petitions that led to thousands of invalid signatures. the proposed recall was in response to the democrats bill to strengthen protections against caste discrimination in employment and housing, in which social hierarchy is determined at birth. >> 645...
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as the recall campaign targeting fremont senator aisha wahab will not move forward.ers of that campaign needed at least 42,000 signatures by last week's deadline, but the secretary of state's office says there was a flaw in the petitions that led to thousands of invalid signatures. now, the recall was in response to the democrats bill to strengthen protections against caste discrimination in employment and housing. that is a form of discrimination when social hierarchy is determined by a person's birth. >> president joe biden is working with congress to designate kenya as a major non-nato ally. last week, kenya's top leader visited the white house for the first time at 20 years. visit all part of an effort to counter russia and china's influence in africa. kenya is also a leader in tech and renewable energy, a major non-nato partnership would entail economic, military and trade benefits between both countries. >> i'm proud to announce we're working with congress to designate kenya a major non-nato ally. i am confident that our engagements have laid a solid foundation
as the recall campaign targeting fremont senator aisha wahab will not move forward.ers of that campaign needed at least 42,000 signatures by last week's deadline, but the secretary of state's office says there was a flaw in the petitions that led to thousands of invalid signatures. now, the recall was in response to the democrats bill to strengthen protections against caste discrimination in employment and housing. that is a form of discrimination when social hierarchy is determined by a...
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aisha wahaha chair. thank you for your time. name is thora did hear a reflection here is laura chokes back tears in his bedroom and here moments later, senator wahab and walks out while laura describes the most painful moment of her life expressions behind her speak volumes. i just thought if my son doesn't deserve two minutes of your time. when you were elected to be here speak are only allowed 2 minutes certainly want a grieving mother has 40 seconds left to speak. maybe not. that's not the best time to make your exit. i mean, how callous that is not what we're expecting. or what we want from our lawmakers. senator wahabi. ahab's staff would not tell us why she walked out, but it's what digital democracy revealed about alexandra zloty. law that has these moms even more concerned. supporters. lawmakers didn't even bother to vote. named after a southern california a college student who was poisoned by a fentanyl laced prescription pill. i would require judges to warn people convicted of fentanyl related crimes that if they sell fentanyl again, and if someone dies, they could be charged with murder. i'm standing here on behalf of all the brown and
aisha wahaha chair. thank you for your time. name is thora did hear a reflection here is laura chokes back tears in his bedroom and here moments later, senator wahab and walks out while laura describes the most painful moment of her life expressions behind her speak volumes. i just thought if my son doesn't deserve two minutes of your time. when you were elected to be here speak are only allowed 2 minutes certainly want a grieving mother has 40 seconds left to speak. maybe not. that's not the...