attorney brooke jenkins, and you can see it in the back of your programs . it's right in the back of your programs. and to read at we'd like to welcome on stage brooklyn. brooklyn, jenkins. she is six years, young. she is brooks daughter. so if you'd like to read along with her. again. she's in the first grade, and she's a brilliant reader. take a look at the back of your programs. here's the letter and please welcome. brooklyn jane cannons are she is does. hmm. dear this attorney drink it. i. hmm. dear district attorney jenkins. i send you my warmest congratulations on your recent election to serve. invest san francisco dish your attorney i am proud to watching. continue break the barriers serving as an example to other young women across the nation that their dreams can be realized. well you may be one of the first, but you lose certainly not be the last. throughout your career. as a public servant, you have tackled tough issues such as enhancing public safety, where remaining committed to criminal justice reform. i took forward here. i look forward to hear

[applause] >> so, before we have san francisco district attorney brook jenkins come up i are did want to share sh oof the distinguished guest. we have a lot so i'll break it up. i think it is really important to speak the name into the record of those who are here today, because the fight for abortion rights despite the false narrative woven into the fabric of this nation are not a woman's issue. abortion rights is everyone's issue. [applause] and so it is important to demonstrate who is in the room. in addition to our speakers that we have lined up, we also have assembly woman kayhan. california commission on status of women chair lauren bab. california commission on the status of women executive drether holly martinez. access reproductive justice executive director jessica picny. california state director shannon (inaudible) we also have san francisco supervisor joel dario. san francisco city attorney and also the cofounder of legal alliance for reproductive rights, david ch i. san francisco city administrator, carmen chiu. the office of hillary ronan, san francisco supervisor. we a

in addition, mayor breed propose more funding for the san francisco district attorney brooke jenkins office so that she may at more prosecutors to go after drug dealers. jenkins tweeted since taking office, they notice an increase in narcotics arrest by sfpd was criminal charges filed and that this money will help her office. hold them accountable. all right. let's switch gears. you've got to plan your day. you need to know what the weather is going to be like. john yari, start our talk about just how cold it is. definitely a chilly morning. yeah. very cold out there. rain that we have freeze warnings and frost advisories across much of the bay area to get this one started. >> quite sour out there sitting in are some clear skies on such a cold start make sure that you are bundled up. we have some snow up in mendocino and lake counties yesterday. lot of that wintry weather has moved its way down into the 4 corners region. arizona, utah, colorado, and new mexico. all seeing a good amount of snowfall this morning. bay area, things have really quieted down for us. we are definitely lookin

brook jenkins plans to dismiss the case against the officer responsible. it's disappointing. i should have expected it. i keep hoping that she would do right. jenkins issued a written statement that says, in part quote the irregularities and facts that have come to light surrounding the case against officers. samayoa suggests that the charges were not filed in good faith appeared to have been politically motivated and have made it impossible for us to proceed forward with this prosecution. former d a, bodine said in part quote jenkins dismissal is offensive and her excuses are dishonest. we charged this case based on the facts. the same facts that led to the police department to fire . the officer led the judge to sign the arrest warrant and led the city to settle a multimillion dollar lawsuit with katie o'neal's family. my nephew was gone. he's not coming back. this is about our future black and brown men. in the interaction they have with the police, green and d. h jenkins have requested that state attorney general rob bonta take over this case. i want to believe in this sys

san francisco district attorney brooke jenkins said the city's sanctuary city ordinance was designed to protect people living in san francisco, not those hiding from their crimes abroad. that's why she's asking for an exception to have the federal government extradite two suspects back to the united states so they can be prosecuted. these are very, very serious cases. these men are both facing life in prison, jenkins said. one man is the suspect in a 2009 murder. here in san francisco relating to domestic violence. the other has a warrant out for multiple counts of child sexual abuse. the city's sanctuary. city laws don't allow the da's office to cooperate with ice or the department of homeland security on deportation matters. but the feds won't agree to extradite these suspects unless the city notifies them. if they are released, the federal government wants to be able to deport them, should they not go into custody to face the punishment for these crimes. jenkins said she supports the city sanctuary city ordinance but calls this a unique circumstance. what we can't allow in san fra

brook jenkins and public defender manu raju. the bill would raise juror pay in criminal cases from $15 to $100 a day for low to moderate income . jurors says it ensures that all californians have access to a jury of their peers. if we want our criminal justice system to work. if we want jury trials to work we need to make sure not just that some californians can participate, but that every single california who wants to who qualifies is able to have the opportunity to participate as an expansion of a pilot program underway in san francisco. we was started last year by the state legislature and is set to last through the end of this year. this rare side out in las vegas along the s ths seeking shelter. adam barrier, whether we are in the sunshine for today, but a pattern change next week we could be talking about some rainfall and maybe some snow in o forecast ll meet a future mom, a first-time mom and a seasoned pro. this mom's one step closer to their new mini-van! yeah, you'll get used to it. this mom's depositing money with t

brook jenkins plans to dismiss the case against the officer responsible. it's disappointing. i should have expected it. i keep hoping that she would do right. jenkins issued a written statement that says, in part quote the irregularities and facts that have come to light surrounding the case against officers. samayoa suggests that the charges were not filed in good faith appeared to have been politically motivated and have made it impossible for us to proceed forward with this prosecution. former d a. boudin said in part quote jenkins dismissal is offensive and her excuses are dishonest. we charged this case based on the facts. the same facts that led to the police department to fire . the officer led the judge to sign the arrest warrant and led the city to settle a multimillion dollar lawsuit with katie o'neal's family. this case is not about just about my nephew. my nephew is gone. he's not coming back. this is about our future black and brown men. in the interaction they have with the police, green and d. h. jenkins have requested that state attorney general rob bonta take

. >> reporter: brooke jenkins spells out why she would like him to take over the manslaughter case against former police officer who shot and killed tate o'neill in 2017. he was the first of three officers criminally charged by former d.a. chesa booudin. she feels it was politically motivated. it is our intention to dismiss the charges unless the attorney general's office takes it over. former d.a. fired back. >> she's scapegoating me to hide what it shows about her. she will not hold everyone equally accountable under the law. but she says there's a higher burden of proof than in a civil case. this is from a high-speed police chase of a carjacked van. the rookie officer fired through the window of his police cruiser. this case against the former police officer was first considered by former san francisc

in addition, mayor breed has proposed more funding for the san francisco. >> district attorney brooke jenkins office so that she may add more prosecutors to go after drug dealers. jenkins tweeted since taking office, they've noticed an increase in narcotics, arrests by sfpd with criminal charges filed and this money would help her office. hold them accountable. still ahead here on kron, 4 news at noon, the fentanyl epidemic gaining national attention as lawmakers push to stop its progression across the united states. what they say needs to be done. >> and the sentencing hearing for the man who killed 10 black people at a supermarket in buffalo, new york. we'll take you there. >> heated >> moments during the sentencing hearing for the man who killed 10 black people at a supermarket in buffalo, new york last year as victims families were speaking at the sentencing hearing this week. a man lunged at the gunman, payton gendron. the man was then escorted out of the courthouse. the hearing did resume about 10 minutes later and gender and was sentenced to life without parole. gendron had this to say

brook jenkins is asking for an exception to the city's controversial sanctuary city policy, she said. two people accused of heinous crimes have been found abroad, and the only way to seek justice is to work with federal authorities. ktvu elissa harrington reports on this unusual request. we won't allow dangerous criminals to evade prosecution simply by leaving the united states. san francisco district attorney brooke jenkins said the city's sanctuary city ordinance was designed to protect people living in san francisco, not those hiding from their crimes abroad. that's why she's asking for an exception to have the federal government extradite two suspects back to the united states so they can be prosecuted . these are very, very serious cases. these men are both facing life in prison, jenkins said. one man is the suspect in a 2009 murder. here in san francisco relating to domestic violence. the other has a warrant out for multiple counts of child sexual abuse. the city's sanctuary. city laws don't allow the da's office to cooperate with ice or the department of homeland security on de

our district attorney brook jenkins and our supervisor who is joing us safai. leaders who support this community and why is that important? it is important because when you think back in the not so distant history. not just 20 years ago, but back in 1967, the court case of loving versus virginia, the court case involved a couple interracial couple, a black woman and white man who wanted to be married who got married and basically dealt with a number of legal obstacles because it was illegal, illegal in this country for people of different races to marry. fast forward to just 20years later and our previous mayor gavin newsom had the courage to step up and despite state law and despite the united states law issued some of the first licenses to allow same sex couples to marry in san francisco. it was a proud moment in our city and our country history when that occurred. why is this important? it is important because in other places there continues to be obstacles. every place is not like san francisco. we represent values that others tend to follow but way after t

the police officers association and district attorney brooke jenkins. it was also co-signed by several board supervisors saying this is one step in protecting residents while creating more incentives in the future for hiring and retaining officers, which has been a struggle. this is not a crisis that just happened overnight. it's been building for the last 2 years. we've been ringing alarm to this mayor and i'm happy she's finally embrace this. >> and decided to put public safety is a top priority for the city. >> well, the mayor has support within the board supervisor dean preston takes issue with it going as far as to say, quote, it is preposterous and sfpd a department. the got bonuses raises and a 50 million dollar budget increase last summer. welcome back. 7 months later for an additional 27.0, 6 million dollars. it's even harder to square this massive overspending at a time when other departments are being told to cut critical services due to a projected deficit, we need to demand some accountability and stop writing us of pd blank checks. >> in a

new details now about an unusual request by san francisco district attorney brooke jenkins . she is asking for an exception to the city's controversial sanctuary city policy. she said two suspects in heinous crimes have been found abroad, and the only way to seek justice is to work with beds. ktvu is elissa harrington is live now at city hall, alyssa well in order to proceed. the board of supervisors must vote whether to allow this exception. the d. a s office plans to introduce this ordinance tomorrow. we won't allow dangerous criminals to evade prosecution simply by leaving the united states. francisco district attorney brooke jenkins said the city's sanctuary city ordinance was designed to protect people living in san francisco, not those hiding from their crimes abroad. that's why she's asking for an exception to have the federal government extradite two suspects back to the united states so they can be prosecuted . these are very, very serious cases. these men are both facing life in prison, jenkins said. one man is the suspect in a 2009 murder. in san francisco relating

san francisco district attorney brooke jenkins says she plans to dismiss charges against the police officeraccused of shooting and killing an unarmed black man. five years ago. officer chris stamilio has pleaded not guilty to felony charges, including manslaughter . police were chasing kiet o'neill following a robbery and carjacking when o'neill got out of a stolen van and ran past the patrol car. some of us shot him . in a letter obtained by the chronicle, jenkins tells state attorney general rob bonta that she believes the case was filed by a former dhs of boudin for political reasons, jenkins said quote i cannot pursue this case out of political convenience, given the conflicts that have arisen, the evidentiary problems and the complete lack of good faith surrounding the filing of this matter. we cannot ethically proceed with this prosecution. the chronicle reports that an attorney for o neal's family is asking the state to take over that prosecution. california attorney general rob vontaze wife is set to lead a committee that oversees his budget and political analysts say this raises so

brook jenkins. nancy pelosi. gavin newsome and supervisor aaron pes pechls supervisor mandelman.sor walton. supervisor engardio. supervisor dorse. gent lamb, a lita fisher. lisa weissman ward. have i got everybody? recorder joaquin torres. now college trustees come on up. now you are probably wondering my goodness are all of the folks going to say something. what can they say? but we are not going to do that we will do a big group picture and group chant. okay. all of you electives up here say, our greetings can you say [speak chinese] that was not good enough, louder. [speaking chinese]. carmen is the best. kidding happy new year, everybody! [applause] [applause] >> now a very special treat for you. our dancer from indonesia, it will be a special treat. [music] [music] >> let's give i round of applause. thank you for this performance. every year we are trying to feature different performance. if you are interested to participate next year let us know. >> and now -- um -- we have a couple of community speakers with us. representatives from the chinese consolidated organization an

support in her push to improve public safety, including her appointment of district attorney brooke jenkins. she says public safety is critical in protecting our residents, businesses and the city's economy. and that is a major and ongoing challenge. grant and vicki. thank you, catherine. santa rosa police are looking for a 4th suspect in a stabbing and shooting case. the targeted 3 friends. >> one of the victims has been described as 27 year-old asante van who died at the hospital last thursday. his aunt says her nephew was a bar playing, you know, at at the bar playing pool with 2 of his friends and that's when according to santa rosa police, the 3 men got into an argument with another group. >> yes, that up saying to us and his friends. well, we run rosa and they him of his life. >> police say they have already arrested 3 men and now they're looking for a 4th man identified as luis campos, a reward of $5,000 is being offered for information leading to his arrest. >> the confidential report obtained by kron 4 details findings that are focused on officer misconduct. investigations said how

. >> district attorney brooke jenkins says she now plans to ask a judge to hold mission without bail. he presents a significant public safety risk in to the jewish community in particular. >> anyone who would walk into a synagogue of that sort and make the statements that he did and display what appear to be a firearm. it's somebody who poses a public safety risk days before the attack. >> those that this year son center believe mission set fire to some papers outside their synagogue. now they're looking for ways to step up security. >> we can't continue taken security the way it was before. unfortunately. >> the mission was initially expected to be arraigned on wednesday afternoon. but that was put off now be arraigned thursday morning that the da's office in san francisco, dan kerman kron. 4 news. >> the man accused of attacking paul pelosi was back in federal court today. 42 year-old david de pap has pleaded not guilty to the federal charges of attempting to kidnap a federal official and for assaulting a federal officials. family member. he's also pleaded not guilty to 6 state char

even here in san francisco, san francisco district attorney brooke jenkins says the man who entered the schneerson center synagogue last week and started shooting. what turned out to be blanks. >> targeted the jewish community for who they are and what

support in her push to improve public safety, including her appointment of district attorney brooke jenkins. she says public safety is critical in protecting residents, businesses and the city's economy. and of course, that's a major and ongoing challenge in the newsroom. catherine heenan kron, 4 news. all right. thank you for that report. kathleen. >> coming up on the kron 4 morning news. there are new body camera footage of the news nation reporter that was arrested at a press conference. we're going break this down for you. okay. also, remember the chinese balloon that was recently shot down. well, now has some politicians questioning whether or not the biden administration did enough to solve that matter. we'll have a live report on this from dc will be right back after the break. >> a california search and rescue teams are in turkey and syria. officials say the crews are helping communities recover from the earthquake and carry out emergency operations. well, the state department has confirmed that at least 3 americans were killed in turkey from the massive quakes that struck the regio

even here in san francisco, san francisco district attorney brooke jenkins says the man who entered the schneerson center synagogue last week and started shooting. what turned out to be blanks. >> targeted the jewish community for who they are and what they believe that something that will not be tolerated by this office or by myself. >> or by the city. jenkins made the comments at a news conference wednesday. well, announcing she's charged. 51 year-old jeannette remission with 2 felonies. among them interference with religious worship. >> that comes with a hate crime enhancement. she says that's based on statements he made at the time of the incident and social media posts. >> we provided with a link social media accounts. what i believe was facebook with several postings an individual and not see type clothing and doing other things. and it is our belief that that does belong to this individual. >> i hope that, you know, help you get convicted in that he's put away for these in the long time because i believe they should decide. >> those who worship at the richmond district synagogue

and when you compared her to alex padilla, who's like everywhere, i saw swearing in brook jenkins is the d a couple of weeks ago. what are you doing here? he is everywhere. and feinstein is not so there is something of a generational shift. i mean, nancy pelosi is you know she's ending her political career. many people expect nancy pelosi to still be very active in politics. do you expect the same from dianne feinstein? i don't i really don't. i don't think she will. i mean she hasn't been active in because active in in sort of the way that pelosi has been even in her last couple of years in the senate. she's her staff is excellent. they've done a they do a very good job. but she herself has been virtually invisible. okay well, i've read your articles have listened to your podcast, and there's much more to come. joe gary foley of the san francisco chronicle. thank you so much for joining us here. thank you here on the ninth. that chinese surveillance balloon that was shot down over the south carolina coast two weeks ago was just the beginning of a string of unusual and identified obj

crime rate and drug issues, saying that her administration, including the new district attorney brooke jenkinse cracking down on open air drug markets and vowed to continue a so-called hard- line approach to drug crimes. she wants to increase the police budget and hire more officers. that emphasis on public safety is a key part of her plan to reinvent and revitalize downtown, which we all know is struggling to recover from the pandemic. she laid out a multipoint plan to do so, in addition to making sure that downtown is safe and clean, she wants to attract a diverse range of employers through tax relief and performance measures to make it easier to convert certain buildings into residential or other use buildings, incrse aruland entertainment in downtown and increase public spaces where those things can be enjoyed, as well as adding more public transit connections to draw more people downtown. >> the truth is, it will be one thing that fixes downtown. it will be many things! as people think about the changing nature of the workplace, we have a once in a generation opportunity to recruit new bu

a motorcycle unit in that area on fridays and saturdays to issue citations district attorney brooke jenkins says she's also visited cap street at night to better understand how her office can address prostitution. >> and human trafficking concerns. in a statement she said in part currently citations for solicitation are referred to our neighborhood courts for adjudication. johns referred to neighborhood court are expected to abide by the agreements they make with community members, including going to john school and pledging to not repeat their behavior. 14 john's have been referred to neighborhood court. so what does john school, one of the key messages is trying to do and put the building, trying to get them to understand that what they're doing is is harmful. doctor michael shipley works for the national center for exploitation. >> this nonprofit did a 3 year study commissioned by the department of justice to observe a program in san francisco and it found it to be very successful in the 10 years. leading up to this program, starting. the real fence rate for men in the city got arrested

no one was hurt and he was arrested 2 days later, the district attorney, brooke jenkins just announced charges against him. they include 2 felony counts of threatening the right to exercise religion with prosecutors alleging hate crimes against people who are practicing judaism. his arraignment was postponed until tomorrow. if convicted, he faces more than 10 years in state prison. the man accused of attacking paul pelosi appeared back in federal court today. 42 year-old david de pap has pleaded not guilty to the federal charges of attempting to kidnap a a federal official and for assaulting a federal officials. family member. he also pleaded not guilty to 6 state charges, including attempted murder. today is the paps first court appearance since the video was released of him breaking into the pelosi home and beating paul pelosi with a hammer. the pap remains behind bars with no bail. today, the youngest victim of last month's mass shooting at half moon bay was laid to rest. kron four's camila barco reports and how family members are choosing to remember him. >> nearly 2 weeks after a

[applause] >> so, before we have san francisco district attorney brook jenkins come up i are did want to share sh oof the distinguished guest. we have a lot so i'll break it up. i think it is really important to speak the name into the record of those who are here today, because the fight for abortion rights despite the false narrative woven into the fabric of this nation are not a woman's issue. abortion rights is everyone's issue. [applause] and so it is important to demonstrate who is in the room. in addition to our speakers that we have lined up, we also have assembly woman kayhan. california commission on status of women chair lauren bab. california commission on the status of women executive drether holly martinez. access reproductive justice executive director jessica picny. california state director shannon (inaudible) we also have san francisco supervisor joel dario. san francisco city attorney and also the cofounder of legal alliance for reproductive rights, david ch i. san francisco city administrator, carmen chiu. the office of hillary ronan, san francisco supervisor. we a

independent investigations bureau has to prosecutors down from six under previous d, a chaser boudin brooke jenkins told the paper that she's interviewing attorneys to add to the bureau but that it does not require six attorneys because some work is being done in a different department. there's now an investigation underway in oakland following the police shooting of a man seen trying to carjack a driver at gunpoint. ktvu is amberleigh is live after talking to police and neighbors about what happened, amber. greg people in the area told me they heard multiple gunshots and that this is just the latest incident of violence in their neighborhood. the scene of the police shooting of an attempted carjacking suspect in east oakland is a reminder to neighbors of the crime and violence that they say are part of their lives kind of numb. because it always happens. you know, it's a daily occurrence. you hear shootings. it's a daily occurrence. something is going to happen here about 12 45 friday afternoon, police say they spotted a motorcyclist driving erratically at 98th avenue and bancroft avenue, but that

brook jenkins. nancy pelosi. gavin newsome and supervisor aaron pes pechls supervisor mandelman.sor walton. supervisor engardio. supervisor dorse. gent lamb, a lita fisher. lisa weissman ward. have i got everybody? recorder joaquin torres. now college trustees come on up. now you are probably wondering my goodness are all of the folks going to say something. what can they say? but we are not going to do that we will do a big group picture and group chant. okay. all of you electives up here say, our greetings can you say [speak chinese] that was not good enough, louder. [speaking chinese]. carmen is the best. kidding happy new year, everybody! [applause] [applause] >> now a very special treat for you. our dancer from indonesia, it will be a special treat. [music] [music] >> let's give i round of applause. thank you for this performance. every year we are trying to feature different performance. if you are interested to participate next year let us know. >> and now -- um -- we have a couple of community speakers with us. representatives from the chinese consolidated organization an

brook jenkins plans to dismiss the case against the officer responsible. it's disappointing. should have expected it. i keep hoping that she would do right. jenkins issued a written statement that says, in part quote the irregularities and facts that have come to light surrounding the case against officers. samayoa suggests that the charges were not filed in good faith appeared to have been politically motivated and have made it impossible for us to proceed forward with this prosecution. former d a. boudin said in part quote jenkins dismissal is offensive and her excuses are dishonest. we charged this case based on the facts. the same facts that led to the police department to fire . the officer led the judge to sign the arrest warrant and led the city to settle a multimillion dollar lawsuit with katie o'neal's family. this case is not about just about my nephew. my nephew is gone. he's not coming back. this is about our future black and brown men. in the interaction they have with the police, green and d. h jenkins have requested that state attorney general rob bonta take ove

district attorney brooke jenkins and other city officials and community members. the city's theme this year for black history month is black resistance. mayor breeds as san francisco is no stranger to the powerful influence of black leaders and their lasting impacts. the fact that anybody can show up to a meeting today and protest no matter what you say whether you're for or against the project has everything to do with many of these black people who came before us the reason why i'm even standing here and can be mayor of a city like san francisco has everything to do with these black resistors that came before me whose shoulders i know. i stand on. mayor reed also called on san franciscans to recommit to upholding their values of justice and equal rights for all people, not just this month but year round. all right. time. now is 706 excitement is building in san francisco's union square ahead of the alaska airlines chinese new year parade ktvu will be broadcasting that parade live chinese chamber of commerce is expecting hundreds of thousands of people will fill

thank you all for being here today and with that i want to turn it over to our district attorney, brook jenkins. good morning e everyone i will give this fire engine a chance to pull up here. i'm here because the city thought we needed to make sure our residents are taken care of. to develop a coordinated response when a crime occurs the types of crimes we have been seeing. that have been targeted toward the asian community in san francisco. we stand today with the a ap i community that has been hurt and deeply impacted by asian hate and other violence that targeted this community. 91 of us regardless of race or ageef hasment today see the videos the mayor mentioned. >> our asian elders attacked on the streets. to hear the stories over and over that they no longer feel safe going to the grocery store. riding the bus to china town to run erands or to go to medical appointments. >> i want to start by thanking ani chung and the other community partners for being here today. and for being willing to work with us. on key issues. i want to express appreciation to those who are standing with me today.

a focus for san francisco officials and the district attorney brooke jenkins pushing for tougher penalties for drug dealers and filing more criminal cases against them. kristen: developing news about the deadly house explosion. 53-year-old darren price is suspected of manufacturing hash oil inside his home. >> percent is wheeled -- neighbors say his will bound -- wheelchair-bound wife was killed and his neighbors badly hurt. reporter: today i talked to the suspect's former attorney and the owner of the gym where the suspect worked out. everyone is surprised, shocked to learn that darren is connected to such a serious crime. >> new photos today of how a blast gutted the inside of the yellow house. everything is turned upside down. torn to shreds or blackened. the houses next door to where he lives. he is accused of operating a drug lab inside the home where he lived with his wife and two kids the past two years. neighbors say the men shown here is darren price. we heard from the owner of 3rd street boxing gym where price used to work out. paul wayne says it was two years since he last saw h

presenting we have brook jenkins. >> good evening, everyone. thank you for having me to come and speak. i am of the opinion the most unique things about san francisco is the small business community. i was born and raised in the east bay. chains are -- more of the signature big box what i loved about living in the city is having access to so many special businesses and inspect low owned businesses. as the da, i feel our responsibility as a da's office to protect that part of san francisco identity. i have gone upon around and met with members and stake holders all over this city, the thing i did after appointed was to meet with small business upon community associations. we met, you know, amongst others early on. i think my first couple of week in office. so, i wanted to make sure i was going around listen to small business owners across the city to find the challenges they had been sprngs. because while there is over limited partner in each community sometimes things are differents and some things i heard across the board were things i did not

mary london breed was there along with police chief bill scott, district attorney brooke jenkins and other city officials and community members. the city's theme this year for black history month is black resistance. mayor breed, says quote san francisco is no stranger to the powerful influence of black leaders and their lasting impacts the fact that anybody can show up to a meeting today and protest no matter what you say whether you're for or against the project has everything to do with many of these black people who came before us the reason why i'm even standing here and can be mayor of a city like san francisco has everything to do with these black resistors that came before me. who's shoulders . i know i stand on. and they read also called on san franciscans to recommit upholding their values of justice and equal rights for all people, not just this month but year round. it's about night. san francisco's union square comes alive for the annual chinese new year parade, and tonight plenty of last minute preparations are underway. ktvu is amberleigh live in union square force ton

ryan: i did also reach out to district attorney brooke jenkins in her office about this case. the rabbi says they are telling their congregation to keep going to services. they are not closing any time soon. they do not want anyone to be scared. in the newsroom, ryan curry, abc 7 news. kristen: thank you. a sunnyvale man is in custody accused of trying to rob, could, and assault a woman whom police say he knew. they arrested the 43-year-old for an incident that happened january 10 in san jose. according to investigators, he approached the woman from behind and held a knife to her neck. she managed to fight back and run away, with neighbors coming to her aid. police are trying to determine the motive. dan: state and local officials held a rally condemning hate against women of color holding political positions. >> we will stand together, all of us, beautifully together, and those messengers who don't want to include us women of color and people of color, the message is, you cannot stop us. dan: local officials of color say they have received a number of threads inciting violenc

. >> san francisco's district attorney brooke jenkins says her office will be charging the man who entered a synagogue last week and started shooting blanks with a hate crime. that shooting happened at the sheer since enter synagogue. police arrested 51 year-old dimitri mission. and today jenkins charged him with 2 felonies. among them interference with religious worship. that comes with a hate crime enhancement. the decision to charged with a hate crime comes after statements. mission made its time of the incident and also things he posted on social media. >> i hope that, you know, help you get convicted in that he's put away for the bees in the long time because i believe they should decide are now looking at can we move to a new location in the same neighborhood? because now everyone san francisco was watch the news know where we are knows. unfortunately vulnerable we work. >> the synagogue says it's beefing up security around the center in an attempt to prevent this kind of thing from happening again. >> the man accused of attacking paul pelosi was back in federal court today. 42 year-

the police officers association and district attorney brooke jenkins. it was also co-signed by several board supervisors saying this is one step in protecting residents while creating more incentives in the future for hiring and retaining officers, which has been a struggle. this is not a crisis that just happened overnight. it's been building for the last 2 years. we've been ringing alarm to this mayor and i'm happy she's finally embrace this. >> and decided to put public safety is a top priority for the city. >> well, the mayor has support within the board supervisor dean preston takes issue with it going as far as to say, quote, it is preposterous and sfpd a department. the got bonuses raises and a 50 million dollar budget increase last summer. welcome back. 7 months later for an additional 27.0, 6 million dollars. it's even harder to square this massive overspending at a time when other departments are being told to cut critical services due to a projected deficit, we need to demand some accountability and stop writing us of pd blank checks. in addi

. >> city's district attorney brooke jenkins issued a statement today saying the suspect, john co-ops was chasing a woman through the park while shouting racial slurs and threatening the killer. the woman has been identified as black and latina has been in custody since his arrest on february 19th. he was arraigned today and he faces 6 years in prison if he's convicted. in another case of the beginning this month, we reported that 30 year-old armando sanchez, vasquez has been charged with hate crimes after he allegedly attacked 3 asian americans into lawrence park. one of the victims was 73 years old. sanchez vasquez faces up to 10 years in prison if he's convicted of all those charges. meantime, angry residents of san francisco's mission neighborhood of had it was drugs and crime, dirty streets. and they said that the city is not doing enough to keep residents and businesses they're safe. kron four's dan kerman has the story. >> we will not we will not break. this is the mission don't man got do your job. >> residents, community leaders and merchants gathered in san francisco's missi

time now for 14 san francisco district attorney brooke jenkins plans to throw out how'd charges againstthe police officer accused of shooting and killing an unarmed demand five years ago , officer chris samayoa pleaded not guilty to felony charges, including manslaughter. now the police were chasing kiet o'neill after a robbery and carjacking. and when o'neill got out of a stolen van and ran past the police car investigators say that's when officers same aoa shot o neal in a letter obtained by the chronicle district attorney, jenkins told state attorney general rob want to she thinks the case was filed for political reasons by former d a chaser boudin. jenkins said. quote. i cannot pursue this case out of political convenience. given the conflict that have arisen, the evidentiary problems and the complete lack of good faith surrounding the filing of this matter. we cannot ethically proceed with this prosecution. chronicle reports. an attorney for o'neal's family is asking the state to take over the prosecution. time is now for 14 . the shelby county d. a s office says they will review a