archie williams was one of 18 u.s.s who competed in the 1936 berlin olympics. >> williams is a beautiful mover. >> reporter: when williams ran the 400-meter race, hitler watched, but snubbed him after a spectacular come-from-behind, gold medal finish. >> my dad was incredibly humble, really didn't talk about it. in fact, he kept the gold medal in a sock in a shoe box. >> reporter: what followed were degrees from berkeley in mechanical engineering, meteorology from u.c.l.a., aeronautical engineering and a 22-year career flying for the famed tuskegee airmen. but there would be no headlines for what archie williams cherished most. >> that's his greatest accomplishment-- being a teacher at drake high school and getting to those kids and having kids because he was a black man and they loved him. >> reporter: archie williams died in 1993 at the age of 78, and might have remained overlooked except for the school district trustees, include kevin saaredra, who voted to change that. >> it is a start, and it is important. >> repo

. >> this school is named after a local hero named archie williams. he left a legacy here in the bay area and the local school board found it fitting to rename the school from sir, sir francis drake to archie williams high school. and if you look at your screen, this is archie williams from oakland. his long list of accomplishments began when he won gold in the olympics and then he will return to california and graduated from u c berkeley with a degree in mechanical engineering. but he went off to be a flight instructor with the tuskegee airmen during world war world war 2 and he continued his career as an army weather officer and retired as lieutenant colonel. but his work didn't stop there. williams came back to his home state and began teaching here. the school now named after him. williams rsam the school's halls for 20 plus years and one former student says he never gave up on on a kit. now, this has been a nine-month process. the community pushed for the name changed after last year and records show that sir francis drake. the original name was

for cbs news, vergne glen, san francisco. >> and archie williams would be proud to know that the high school that bears his name has a graduation rate of 99%. you >>> through thick and thin, a couple of musicians in nashville have managed to maintain a unique friendship. >> every week andy goes for a walk. and every ever week, about a mile and a half away, his friend gabe scott does the same thing, at the same time. they walk toward each other and when they meet, it's the weirdest thing. you see that? clap snap high five. then, often they simply walk home. the whole exercise, their way of saying hi. you realize people have telephones and that you can just call your buddy? >> you are right, we should have been doing that this whole time. pick up the phone is great. i have are a friend who literally will walk through the rain and snow to give me a high five and i wish everyone could feel that feeling. >> reporter: andy and gabe are musicians in nashville. they met in a concert in 2000, and became friends. they got together on occasion. but not as often as they would have liked so they i

so local school leaders say archie williams embodies the values. students have found as measures of a wonderful school community. and daria james. the school is now collecting funds for everything that involved in this transition which includes getting a new mascot. all the signs that need to be located around the school. so they're collecting funds to do all of that. all right. james, back to you. all right. thanks a hala. >> the race is heating up to unseat governor newsome in the recall election. yeah. we have former san diego mayor republican candidate kevin faulconer unfailing. what really is the largest proposed tax cut in state history. he was in emeryville yesterday afternoon. our cameras met up with him as he talked about what his proposal is its design. he says, to make living in california more affordable. he says it's just too expensive right now to live in the state and the middle class. so it's suffering the most. >> our campaign. it's about the middle class and those aspiring to get there. it's about restoring opportunity. and optimi

this is archie williams himself. he is from oakland won gold at the olympics and was a flight instructor with the tuskegee airmen during world war 2. however, he came back home and top math and computing for 22 years at the school now means after him, people say he was inspirational, groundbreaking and persistent the school's principal and the superintendent superintendent tell me the stories of former students shared about williams. >> that he would walk into a scene, see a bunch of kids and walk over the one kid was sitting alone and just talk to him. >> you know, another student acknowledge that he was, you know, mister williams is the one who did it discovered that this student had a learning disability needed more support in he credited him with literally saving his life. >> a school district has been talking about changing the school's name for a few years. there was a sense of urgency to move forward with it after the george floyd protest, the school's original name was sor francis drake high school. it was na

you have probably never heard of archie williams though he won a gold medal in the 1936 olympic games. then he overcame the racism of jim crow to become a famed airman for the tuskegee airmen. he taught at drake high school for 21 years. >> archie was the most interesting person ever to live in marin county. being a teacher at drake high school. he was a black man and they loved him in the 60s through 90s. >> others including our own vern glenn have been waging a campaign to have archie recognized on campus. some suggested an archway over the entrance to the track. but nobody imagined that the entire school might be named after him. >> a good chance it will be that way. >> and mr. peck is standing by with, things going to get cooler? >> by the end of the seven day. which is good news. next weekend, we won't be dealing with any of these red flag warnings. in addition to the wind in the mountain and the low humidity, the thing that impacted your day if you live below 2,000 feet was the warmup today. just a quick review on this. look how much warmer we were in oakland today than yesterda

to renames or francis drake high school in marin county has made its choice and that choice is archie williams. as john ramose explains, it might be the perfect choice. >> reporter: the selection committee considers 79 different names they thought would better reflect the values of our changing world. in the end they chose none of them and it turns out the perfect name had been here all along. nine months ago they tore the name of sir francis drake off the administration building and painted over the scoreboard. but the track had been named for someone and that always bothered ned for cough who graduated here in 1976.>> every time i would drive by here it would re-memorialize something for somebody here and i thought archie deserve something that>> you probably never heard of archie williams, even though he did the same thing as jesse owens, winning a gold medal the 400 meters at the 1936 olympic games, much to the chagrin of adolf hitler. later he overcame the racism of jim crow to become a pilot and a key member of the famed tuskegee airmen during world war ii.>> archie was the most interest

the new name honoring a former olympian and teacher archie williams. he has an oakland native.e graduated from u c berkeley. you went off to win gold at the olympics in berlin in 1936 hk later taught at the very same school now named for him. >> probably the most important piece of it is archie the man is just somebody we are proud and honored to be putting on the front of our school. i think he was. >> just a remarkable human the more people that can know and learn about from this honor position, better. >> employers are raising money to buy new signs featuring his name and students will eventually decide on a new mascot. san francisco's famed house of prime rib restaurant. the shutdown today for 24 hours owner joe betz invited the health department to come in for thorough inspection. this after people are some people reported becoming sick after eating there as of today, the health department reportedly had a total of 22 complaints but says it was an isolated incident. it has been quickly addressed and he invited the inspectors and saying he wants the public to see how the re

. >> or re branding this building as archie williams high school, probably the most important piece of it is archie the man. >> is just somebody we are proud and honored to be putting on the front of our school. it's named after a man who spread wisdom and knowledge in the school's classrooms. >> for 22 years didn't matter if it was 07:30am in the morning or 04:30pm in the afternoon. there's always a clump of kids hanging around his classroom. williams was from oakland graduated from u c berkeley and went off to win gold at the olympics before teaching he sort through the skies as a pilot helping tuskeegee airmen during world war 2. i think he was. >> just a remarkable human and the more people. >> that can know and learn about from this honor position. >> better. the school district strict its former name, sir francis drake high school off the building. the sailor was involved in english slavery trade in the 1500's. i think it speaks volumes to, you know who we want to put in an elevated position. district leaders have been talking about changing the school's name for a few years. >>

archie williams high school. that's the new name of this building and it's named after a former teacher. if you take a look at this video. the electronic sign now highlights the new name of the school. the district stripped the former name, sir francis drake high school off the building and it's taken 9 months for the school board to go through all the logistics, sir francis drake the original name of the school was involved in english slave trade, local school leaders say archie williams embodies the values. students have found as many measures of a wonderful school community. and this is archie williams oakland born. he was a former teacher of the school now named after him. he wrote to these halls for 20 plus years. but before that he went to the olympics and won gold williams is a u c berkeley graduate and after school, he went off to be a flight instructor with the tuskegee airmen during world war 2. he continued his career as an army weather officer and retired as a lieutenant colonel colonel and deiah jame

the campus will be renamed in honor of archie williams.e former teacher and pioneer for black athletes. >>> as we look at the roadways want to start off with a travel time. if you are getting ready to head out the door. here is how long it'll take to get to work. westbound 580, 40 minutes. we have brake lights now for that ride along highway 4 if you are going from antioch to the east shore. that's a 48 minute commute and the east shore freeway, westbound 80. highway 4 to the maze. 21 minutes. we have reports of a new crash. westbound 80 before san pablo. >>> love this view with our sutro camera. you can see that blanket of fog. temperatures are running in the 40's and 50's. track that fog along the coast, don't be surprise fire department you see a little bit of drizzle. we are looking at cooler temperatures and today is the start of a cooldown for us. along the coast with the clouds, upper 50's, around the bay, 6's to 70's. not as hot as yesterday but still warm. there we go with that extended and early next week. back to you. >> we like

. >> reporter: you have probably never heard of archie williams, even though he did the same thing as jesse owens, winning a gold medal in the 400 meters and the 1936 on the big games. much to the chagrin of adolf hitler. later, he overcame the racism of jim crow to become a pilot and a key member of the famed tuskegee airmen during world war ii. >> archie was the most interesting person ever to live in marin county. >> reporter: archie's son carlos says his father was a living history book but he took the most pride in having taught at drake high for 21 years. >> that is the biggest compliment. giving to those kids because he was a black man and they left him back in the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s. >> reporter: net and others, including kpix 5's sports anger vern glenn have been reaching a grassroots campaign to have archie recognized campus. some just to suggested an archway over the entrance to the truck where he served as an assistant coach. no one imagined that one day, the entire school may be named for him. his son thinks the selection committee may have felt his legacy is so powerf

the new name honors a former olympian and teacher archie williams and oakland native.e graduated from u c berkeley and went off to win gold at the olympics in berlin in 1936 he later taught at the very same school now named for him. >> probably the most important piece of it is archie the man is just somebody we are proud and honored to be putting on the front of our school. i think he was. >> just a remarkable human the more people that can know and learn about from this honor position, better. >> employees are raising money to buy new signs with the school has no name and students will eventually decide on a new mascot. >> drought conditions have intensified across california in the past week. here's a look at the latest drought monitor. it was released today. it compares the one to one that was released last week. you can see there are more dark areas on the one on the left. that's the most recent monitor that is considered exceptional drought conditions. entire bay area has been classified as being in an extreme drought on monday. governor newsome expanded a drough

the former sir francis drake high school now be called archie williams high school. the towel pious union board of trustees unanimously approved the change at last night's meeting archie williams top math and computing at the school for 22 years. he also competed in the 1936 olympics and served as a flight instructor with the tuskegee airmen during world war 2, the district decided to rename the school last year because of english explorer francis traits history as a slave trader. >> there is a new poll that shows that enthusiasm for a recall against governor newsom at newsome might be a declining. >> somewhat. more people are against the idea of recalling the governor of the u c berkeley la times. survey says 49% of registered voters oppose the recall 36% in favor 15% undecided and the poll shows a definite split along party lines. 75 1% of democrats against the recall 85% of republicans in favor the poll of 10,000 registered voters has a margin of error of plus or minus 2%. as expected today. house republicans voted to remove congresswoman liz cheney from her posit

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the campus will be renamed in honor of archie williams. williams won a gold medal at the 1936 olympic games. join the famed tuskegee airmen during world war ii and taught it drake high. many have been campaigning to have williams recognized on campus. >>> another head to san francisco's chinatown. murals dedicated to celebrating asian cultures have been vandalized. betty yu is live in san francisco with the new video. >> reporter: i spoke with the artist who helped create these murals and she said she believes the person behind this act is the same person responsible for two incidents in one month. the attorney general is also announcing new efforts to address hate crimes. new surveillance video shows a man wearing a captains had strolling through the jack kerouac alley. he stops and appears to deface the wall of murals. the next day, a san francisco artist discovered these markings on her work. but it was not the first time. on april 12, the man she believes is the same person, is se on camera vandalizing murals. you can see that he's wri

as you can see, this building, it will be officially called archie williams high school in the next school year. williams was a teacher there for 22 years. he was from oakland graduated from u c berkeley in went off to win a gold medal at the olympics before teaching he soared to the skies as a pilot helping tuskegee airmen during world war 2. >> that he would walk into a scene, see a bunch of kids and walk over the one kid was sitting alone and just talk to him. >> you know, another student acknowledged that he was, you know, williams is the one who did it discovered that this student had a learning disability needed more support in he credited him with literally saving his life. >> schools in san anselmo. the school district's stripped, the former name, sir francis drake high school off the building. the drake who was involved in the english slavery trade in the 1500's. the school district has been talking about changing the school's name for a few years now. there was a sense of urgency to get it done after last year's protest over george floyd's death. >> after a year of shutdowns amid

it will be named after archie williams. keep in mind this is a fairly significant change. williams who was black, won a gold medal at the 1936 summer olympics in berlin. he was one of the first black pilots in world war ii. williams was born in oakland, attended uc berkeley and was later a teacher and coach at sir francis drake high school. the high school decided to change names last year as the country had a reconning with race and social justice, sir francis drake was associated with the slave trade. a rally to save city college too long over the streets of san francisco today. >> dozens of members of the american federation of teachers joined the march from city hall to the castro. they're fighting the layoff of 160 faculty members. the union says cuts will force city college to close several departments and ethnic studies programs. they're calling on san francisco leaders to find alternative resources to fund the school. turning to the coronavirus. california is on track to hit another milestone this weekend. nearly 14 million people are now fully vaccinated in the st

it will be named after archie williams. now this is a fairly significant change . williams, who was black, won a gold medal in 1936 summer olympics in berlin. it was one of the first black pilots in world war ii. williams was born in oakland, attended uc berkeley, and was later a teacher and coach at sir frances drake high school. the school decided to change names last year as the country had a reckoning with racial and social justice. sir frances drake was associated with the slave trade. >>> san francisco residents say they are outraged over humanitarian crisis unfolding in colombia. dozens of demonstrators as you can see gathered outside ferry building for a day of solidarity. they are calling on the colombian government to take action in wake of violent protests over the past several days. at least 25 people have died. demonstrators say their goal is to educate people on what is happening in colombia to find ways to show support. >> if we need a change in colombia, how does that change look like? what is that we need to change? what is our role here in san fra

. >>> the high school could be renamed after archie williams. a committee has recommended the name.williams was born in oakland and attended berkeley and won a gold medal at the 1970 olympics in berlin. he was also one of the first black pilots in world war ii. the high school decided to change names last year because sir francis drake was associated with the slam trade. >>> great entertainment has always been a part of san francisco. san francisco's glide ensemble gave us a little sample of the song they will sing next sunday. the choir has been performing for years. [ singing. the west coast largest and most visible hiv fundraising event. age walk san francisco is eight days away on sunday, may 16 at 10:00. it will stream online. we are a proud sponsor of the event. you can visit aids walk.net or call 415615 walk. >>> researchers are experimenting with a new method to protect the environment in the aftermath of wildfires. the nonprofit says oil mushrooms have the ability to break down chemicals found in the ashes. cool renewal plans to use mushroom filled tubes to filter toxic deb

. >>> sir francis drake high school can be renamed after famous alum archie williams and they recommendedhe name but in an approval process has to be approved by the school district. williams was born in oakland and attended uc berkeley and won a gold medal in berlin. he was one of the first black pilots in world war ii. later williams was a teacher and coach at sir francis drake high school. the high school decided to change names last year because sir francis drake was associated with the slave trade. >>> we're a proud sponsor and benefit aids, hiv events across the area and aids walk.net and call 415615 walk. this act to break down things in the water ways harming the ecosystem and filter bio- degrade toxic debris. >> our goal is to develop methods that can be useful in future fires and prevent toxic debris from going waterways. >> obviously, lisa, wee talk about this and not a red flag warning this weekend. >>> today we have temperatures just as warm but the winds die back tomorrow and we'll be even hotter for monday and tuesday, but the red flag warning does expire very early monday

. >>> in the north bay, the high school could be renamed after famous alum archie williams and a committeeommended the name but it now somebody awe proved by the school district. williams was born in oakland and attended uc berkeley and won a gold medal at 1936 summer olympics in berlin and one of the first black pilots in world war ii and williams was a teacher and coach at sir francis drake high school and they decided to change names last year because sir francis drake was associated with slave trade. >>> great entertainment was a part of the great walk in san francisco and an even bigger focus now that the event is virtual and the ensemi-able gastroenterologisting us a thought of the virtual walk today. it's been performing at the post walk party for years. >>> the aids walk on home streaming online and abc7. we are a proud sponsor of the star studded event and proceeds benefit hiv and aids services organizations across the bay area. there was still time to register and raise funds. visit aidswalk.net or call 415- 615-walk. >>> researchers in santa cruz are experimenting with a new met

. >>> to marin a vote has officially changed the name of sir francis high school to archie williams high. this after months of controversy. williams won a gold medal in the olympics and taught at drake high for 21 years. community members including vern glenn have been campaigning to have williams recognized. >>> update on a deadly crash on one of the steepest streets. investigators are trying to figure out what caused the accident that killed two people in berkeley. >> it was horrible. i was so shocked. i heard very, very loud banging of metal. >> a maroon sedan hit a tree on marin avenue yesterday afternoon. police confirmed a female passenger died at the scene and the male driver died on the way to the hospital. the maroon car also collided with a second car. a mother and her daughter were in that car. both are expected to be okay. >>> as california continues to face drought conditions, one san francisco supervisor is leading the push to conserve water and expand recycled water supply in the city. the ordinance drafted by a supervisor would require all new large buildings in san franc

they've approved it and unanimously and if you look at your screen, this is archie williams, a picturef him. he is from oakland and he was a former teacher of the school now named after him hero in these halls for 20 plus years. but before that, he went to the olympics and won gold williams is a u c berkeley graduate and after school, he went off to be a flight instructor with the tuskegee airmen during world war 2, he continued his career as an army weather officer and retired as a lieutenant colonel and our teams. i also spoke to the principal and not too long ago who tells me that they are up and moving with this process. they already have a few means for the school's mascot. they're trying to raise funds to get all the signs. >> of the school name changed and they tell me that they already have a few needs. and one of those in that one student told me that he would like for it to be pilots. but there are also named in that book and students will actually have the choice to decide what school mascot name they should be. >> outside fixed. i mean, it's all yeah. we've been clear lead

. >>> in the north bay sir francis drake high school could be renamed after famous alum, archie williamsmmittee is recommended the name but it must be approved by the school district. williams was born in oak lnld attended uc berkeley and won a gold medal at the 1936 summer olympic in berlin. he was also one of the first black pilots in world war ii. later williams was a teacher and coach at sir francis drake high school. the high school decided to change names last year because sir francis drake was associated with the slave trade. >>> great entertainment has always been a part of aids walk san francisco and a bigger focus now that the event is searchual. glide ensemble gave us a sample of the songs they will sing one week from today. the choir has been performing at the post-walk party ♪ >> aids walk san francisco is the west coast's largest and most visible hiv/aids funraising event. this year's event includes billy porter, rosy perez, george dakai and stars from rupaul's drag race. next sunday may 16 at 10:00 a.m., the virtual event, aids walk at home will stream online and here on a

. >>> a vote has changed the name of sir francis drake high school to archie williams high. crash just after midnight on highway 680. chp said the crash is suspected to be a dui. the driver of the vehicle was reportedly taken to the hospital. >>> as we take a look at the roadways we have break lights westbound 580 at lake shore. we have trouble spots there. a couple cars tangled up so an accident slowing things down. 880 not looking much better many it's slow northbound as you head through oakland. plan for that as you head out the door. taking a look at traffic. guadalupe parkway. the golden gate bridge still foggy. limited visibility an issue and an advisory has been issued by chp. >>> you can see that blanket of fog on the sales force tower camera and looking at temperatures in the 40's and 50's. as we head through the afternoon with that is he breeze cooler temperatures today. the start of a cooldown for us. mid to upper 50's. 6o's to 70 around the bay and many locations in to the 80's. cooling it down through the workweek and as we look to the weekend d early next calif

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