we frame cecil's the wright. reverend cecil williams, workable. his arrival here and in the 50's and he's immediately open up the doors of the sanctuary. 2, 2 women to poor folks to workers, 2 black folks to brown folks too early. organizers. on and on. and that work just that door just kept opening wider and wider and we continue to do that work. i think the genius of of robin williams is that he knew that there would always be someone coming in each generation. beyond crack. now there's fentanyl, but we know that we need to be here because he taught us that someone else is going to come. we'll need our services. we'll need our spiritual support. we'll need our social justice support and we'll need our social services as well so that work continues on. >> can you talk a bit about your personal relationship? yeah, was a larger than life figure. i was an intern here while completing my given the seminary and got a chance to work with him as a interred and he was he was just amazing. and when i became senior minister, i went to him and i said cecil,

>> well, cecil was frankly more than that, believe me. when cecil arrived in san francisco, accepted the methodists or offer to run that church in the tenderloin, cecil apparently read all the materials and knew that the two sisters who had left all of those resources to the methodist church, but only to be used in the tenderloin they were not using it there, because the kind of people they lived in, the tenderloin were not churchgoers. cecil fought with the methodist church to get the right to implement what those two sisters who donated all those assets are to the methodist church, and not only did he fight for that, he proceeded to see that, in fact, housing was built there. per that operation, that hotel that was there. the resources came to do for people in the tenderloin. and then he set about to feed the people in the tenderloin, and he set about to resurrect the people in the tenderloin. he removed all the barriers for the circum stances to be for the people of need. and the tenderloin, and advertised it. he reached out to the wor

cecil did it.ieve me, it became the standard by which nonprofit organizations wanted to be helpful, could do. >> yeah, it didn't matter who you were. he was going to lend you a helping hand. finally, mayor, as we begin to wrap up here, we're sort of, you know, wrapping our heads around what what the death of cecil williams means. and i want to get your thoughts about where you believe glide goes from here, sort of carrying his spirit with the organization moving forward. >> cecil left glide in great shape. the people that signed on with cecil signed on with cecil. they adopted the cecil mode, and i can assure you that glide will be glide with cecil gordon, even though he's gone, he's still he's still guiding. >> that's the important part. mr. mayor, always a pleasure to talk with you. thanks so much for taking the time to reflect on this. all right. >> thank you for the opportunity, cecil williams. >> yeah, absolutely. >> all right. take care, mr. mayor. >> yeah. thank you. okay getting a little bi

thank you, cecil for everything. 1st who brings peace bring peace to all and finally, a tribute at oracle park tonight with the reverend's photo on the big screen before the giants game. as you can see there. so many people remembering cecil williams for his kindness and generosity. he died at the age of 94. testimony will continue tomorrow in the hush money trial of former president donald trump. the former publisher of the national enquirer will be back on the witness stand. prosecutors say david pecker schemed with trump's former fixer, michael cohen, to influence the election by concealing negative information about trump. the former president is accused of arranging a $130,000 payment to adult film actress stormy daniels to keep her from revealing their alleged affair. right before the 2016 election. trump has denied the affair and any wrongdoing. happening tomorrow a potentially unprecedented vote on tiktok's future. the senate is expected to pass a bill to ban the social app in the u.s. if its chinese owners d

cecil williams was a man woven into the fabric of san francisco. his church became a refuge for people society left behind, and williams was instrument #58 in turning glide memorial church into a name heard around the world. the reverend served as pastor of glide for 60 years before he retired. he didn't just command the pulpit, he was a champion for people who needed the help the most, turning glide into a world renowned nonprofit, helping hundreds of thousands of people in the process. he's also known for stepping up in the aftermath of crisis. >> right on. right on. i love you too. we got to struggle with it tomorrow, and i won't -- that's the point, we got to do what? we got to do what? we got to do what? . >> pull together. >> that's it, we got to pull together, yeah. >> this is san francisco, no matter how much turmoil, we always seem to straighten it out. >> they think i'm sometimes the miracle worker, and i'm not. i'm just like they are. >> that was video from back in 1989. mr. williams died today, according to his loved ones. our lauren to

and then cecil invited all of us. they helped cook and when they would help cook, it meant we would have equipment. he literally created a kitchen. >> in a statement today the mayor reflected on reverend william st. cloud, reverend cecil williams was the conscience of our san francisco community he spoke out against injustice and spoke for the marginalized he led with compassion and wisdom always putting people first and never relenting in the pursuit of justice and equality. he brought people together and his vision changed our city in the world. we of course will continue to bring you reactions and reflections throughout the night. you can always get our latest on the website nbc bay area.com. >>> new development in the case of the san jose fire captain accused of sending lewd photos to someone he thought, was a 13- year-old girl. we are now learning he was one of 24 people arrested in a sting conducted by undercover officers. now the latest from san jose city hall. >> reporter: this sting was spearheaded by the sac

the reverend cecil williams, who died today at the age of 94. threats against two bay area high schools, causing some scary moments for students and families, and the alameda county district attorney announces a review of dozens of past death penalty cases amid accusations of prosecutorial misconduct. >> this is ktvu, fox two news at 730. >> and good evening, everyone. i'm heather holmes. we begin tonight with that late news today that cecil williams has died. a look at the remarkable contributions now he made to san francisco in his mission to uplift the most vulnerable in our society. crystal bailey is here now with reaction. crystal. well reverend cecil williams spoke out against injustice, leading with compassion and kindness to pursue equality for people from all walks of life. >> now the faith based activist pastored and grew glide memorial methodist church in the tenderloin, known for providing resources to marginalized communities and people in need. he fought alongside angela davis and the black panthers for social justice, even if it m

thank you, cecil for everything.ngs peace bring peace to all and finally, a tribute at oracle park tonight with the reverend's photo on the big screen before the giants game. as you can see there. so many people remembering cecil williams for his kindness and generosity. he died at the age of 94. testimony will continue tomorrow in the hush money trial of former president donald trump. the former publisher of the national enquirer will be back on the witness stand. prosecutors say david pecker schemed with trump's former fixer, michael cohen, to influence the election by concealing negative information about trump. the former president is accused of arranging a $130,000 payment to adult film actress stormy daniels to keep her from revealing their alleged affair. right before the 2016 election. trump has denied the affair and any wrongdoing. happening tomorrow a potentially unprecedented vote on tiktok's future. the senate is expected to pass a bill to ban the social app in the u.s. if its chinese owners don't sell. i

san francisco community activist reverend cecil williams. he's passed away he is one of the most influential leaders in san francisco's history. after 60 years, the spiritual leader he stepped away from the church to focus on his family and his health. williams accepted the position as pastor back in 1963. he grew the congregation to 10,000 people and became a well- known activist from issues to rights, homelessness during the a.i.d.s. crisis we just spoke with former san francisco mayor billy brown. >> by then the tenderloin had become what it is today, which means church wouldn't work. cecil understood how to make the church work with that group of people working within the church. >> he made that church work and he made the community work around that we will hear more from mayor willie brown about cecil williams, the legacy more that coming up on our 6:00 news. >> the unified school district our story of bullying we broke last week. to me truly independent. the school board members calling for a third-party independent investigation into

he says cecil, let you be you. and he described him and his legacy. >> was not ahead of his time was not before his time. he was a man. of his time. you know, whatever he showed up in it. loved his wife. he loved his people and he loved his god and he loved liberation and all the tools. all the unconventional and conventional tools of social justice of social services and spirituality. that combined to to get us there. he embraced and he innovated on. so we're we're going to remember him as the architect as the leader whose whose path we can continue to follow. >> and the minister says they're going to continue on the work that cecil started and keep that legacy going for years and decades to here in the sanctuary. we're already seeing people start to show up again. this is going to be an area that is open for literally. anyone wants to come in here and just remember and reflect and talk with one another about reverend cecil williams and his passing and just about who he was as a human being. and just incredible as

well, meet cecil, the vw campervan. cecil is special because he's done nearly a million miles.r for my family, seven seats. he's a camper van for adventures and holidays. he's also a crane — he's got an attachment on the front for picking stuff up and down. steve found cecil in australia in 1998, and brought him back to the uk. so this little engine used to be in a peugeot 205. cecil�*s engine was converted to run on waste chip—fat oil. he was an airport shuttle bus from canberra to sydney. he's approaching 14 times round the clock, which is...in english speak is approaching 900,000 miles. which i think — as far as we can find out — is the highest mileage of one of these in the world. it's a two—way relationship. like, i definitely... number of hours spent fixing cecil for number of hours driving him are probably similar. it's definitely an expression of my silly character and my ridiculous optimism and total lack of understanding of the laws of physics. with that kind of pedigree, you might expect that cecil would be in the retirement garage. but cecil is also the workhorse of

this is what she says about the man, cecil williams. she says that he was the conscience of our san francisco community. he spoke out against injustice and he spoke for the marginalized. he led with compassion and wisdom, always putting the people first and never relenting in his pursuit of justice and equality. his kindness brought people together and his vision changed. our city and the world. what he created at glide memorial church, she says, along with his partner janice mirikitani, saved and transformed countless lives. and she goes on to say mayor london breed that their impact will never be matched. but it is a hearreaking day for san francisco, as so many people in that city have been touched by cecil williams himself and real by the fantastic work of the ide morial foundation and that church, just a pillar there in the tenderloin world renowned for all of the work that it has done. we will continue to follow the death of reverend cecil williams, right here on the floor and throughout the rest ( ♪ ) you made a cow! actually it'

cecil williams died at home today.ion of glide memorial church in san francisco's tenderloin for 60 years. good evening everyone. >> i'm mike mibach and i'm julie

he brought so much life to the bay area, tonight, san francisco is mourning the death of reverend cecils the pioneer and longtime pastor at glide memorial church . >> cecil, however, was dramatically different from any other pastor. please his legacy goes well beyond just african-american civil rights movement and poverty and those issues to really address some of the core issues of what became san francisco, modern san francisco. >> his influence and impact still resonates across san francisco. the legendary reverend broke down barriers and gave a voice to the voiceless. >> he was a champion of the homeless community and a supporter of the lgbtq+ community, as well . the comp legation is celebrating the legacy he leaves behind. pete suratos begins our coverage in the city. >> reporter:, members of the church are remembering the life of church cofounder, reverend cecil williams. he died today at the age of 94 and they push forward his legacy as a church community, one day at a time. the pictures in front of the church, providing a snapshot of church cofounder, reverend cecil williams, s

anyone who knew cecil will recognize that. and this is something that people around the city and around the country and around the world are going to be feeling and of course, seeing there with his longtime wife, janice mirikitani, the poet, and also his partner at glide, we're right in the tenderloin. >> they reached out to people where they were in the most need and brought the world around them, williams daughter is reportedly coming up from los angeles right now. glide says that they are going to be having some people gather there at the church, but certainly this is having a ripple effect across the city, but also really across the world because of the tremendous heart that he brought to his work and that he brought to other people. >> yeah. oh, go ahead. >> i was going to say, gianna, you know, he came to san francisco in 1963 to help this struggling little church in the heart of the city. and now it's a world famous church. how did he do it? if you had to put your finger on it? and i know you talked a lot about his love

cecil williams, he's always into something. he's always doing something. my theology, basically, it's in the doing. it's in the doing that. you know, me in san francisco, jana katsuyama, ktvu, fox two news and we will continue to follow more reaction in the city and around the nation to the death of cecil williams. >> we will have more coverage coming up on the news at 730, as well as the 10:00 news today. >> the u.s. supreme court heard arguments in a groundbreaking case on homelessness. the justices will decide whether cities can fine or arrest people for sleeping in public spaces. the cases from grants pass, oregon, where people face escalating penalties for sleeping outside with a lack of shelters. a federal appeals court classified the law as cruel and unusual punishment. advocates who rallied outside the court this morning agree. >> can you imagine anything more cruel and unusual than throwing somebody in jail for using a blanket in the middle of the freezing winter? >> some legal analysts say it appears the court's conservative majority is leaning t

and this is left by the reverend cecil williams. this place has been readied for this moment, that we knew to come right here. >> minister marvin k. white, we appreciate your time. you've made -- you all, glide memorial, has made such a big impact in this community. thanks for your time on this night. have a good evening. >> thank you so much, sir. >>> we're going to take a short >>> welcome back to "nbc bay area news tonight." we have an update now on a story that we first broke last week. a school district supervisor accused of bullying his employees. tonight there is a new call for an independent investigation. this is happening at the antioch unified school district. employees say not only are they being mistreated by their boss, but that the superintendent is turning a blind eye to his bad behavior. we're talking about maintenance director ken turnage. among the allegations, he's accused of putting an employee's desk -- you see it right there -- on the roof. today the antioch superintendent, stephanie anello, is calling for a t

. >>> two days after cecil williams passed away a special rehearsal tonight for what some are calling his pride and joy. historic churches ensemble. nbc bay area's gia vang is in san francisco tonight with how new and old members are getting ready for the first sunday service without the longtime leader. ♪ ♪ >> reporter: in the pews of tenderloin's glide memorial church, belting songs they know by heart is dorian leslie. >> we all know why we're here, because he made this space available for all of us. and i could not be more thankful. >> reporter: he is glide church cofounder reverend cecil williams. the 94-year-old known as a champion of racial equality, lgbtq right, and the poor passed away peacefully on monday. dorian knew him well as a once 15-year member of the congregation. >> cecil chose myself and my friend dawn to help coach here the choir. being able to meet with cecil on wednesdays and see him sunday morning and he's like, hey, how you doing? >> reporter: if asked tonight, the answer would be emotional as she returns here with more than 60 former and current ensemble membe

reverend cecil williams at the age of 94. >>> caught up in a sting. a fire captain for san jose targeted presenting a list of pictures to 18. investigators revealed new information about how he was matt. >>> good afternoon welcome to nbc bay area news at 4:30. updating us on the fire captain arrest every step of the way he will be joining us with the new information he's uncovered today. also tracking other stories including a plea deal in the case of a home depot employee shot and killed while trying to stop shoplifters. was justice served? jones spoke to the victim's mother. >>> remembering a former member of the police department. what we are learning about his death, working for another sheriff's department and how the local community is honoring his memory today. >>> new rules for driverless cars. the lawmaker hoping to get more clarity to keep all of us safe, moving forward. let's go ahead and begin with new information on the case of the san jose fire captain accused of being a child predator. the sacramento county sheriff gave new information

to enjoy themselves, and in some cases, cecil was actually doing the serving, and cecil did the kind of serving of food he would like to eat and became dramatically different. and believe me, i suspect it established for all of the nation how you do free food to people who need it. >> willie brown said that he expects glide will stay strong into the future with that guiding influence to draw on, east bay congresswoman barbara lee said today that she, too is deeply saddened about the death of williams, adding, quote, the reverend changed the lives of millions through radical love, support, inclusivity and a commitment to service to the most marginalized. when he arrived at glide memorial church in the 1960s, the congregation numbered 35 people. during the last 50 years, he transformed it into a world renowned congregation and nonprofit. san francisco mayor london breed today proposing a new plan that she says will cut down on crime in the tenderloin. breed's proposal would require businesses that sell prepackaged food or tobacco products to close from midnight to 5 a.m. supporters say

cecil for everything. may the 1st who brings peace being priest to all and a tribute at oracle park last night. >> you see it here, the reverend. the reverend's photo on the big screen before the giants game. so many people remembering his kindness and generosity and glides. president says memorial plans are still being arranged for more on any public events and the life and legacy of the reverend cecil williams, just head to abc seven news.com. >> good morning to you tuesday morning. and boy what a cool down yesterday. just 59 in half moon bay 60 in san francisco. and today that marine layer is firmly entrenched along the coastline. there is a system offshore here that is allowing for that big cool down. and then another one is going to reinforce that by the end of the workweek. it is 54 right now in danville. so with the blanket of clouds, you can see temperatures fairly uniform from the mid 50s to the upper 50s in hayward. here's a look at those breezy winds throughout the afternoon. so this is san fran

cecil williams died at home today. the 94 year old was the foundation of glide memorial church in san francisco's tenderloin for 60 years. good evening everyone. >> i'm mike mibach and i'm julie julie haener williams is being remembered for his wisdom and compassion and as a major support to the community. ktvu is betty yu joins us now in studio with a look at the legacy he leaves behind. betty. >> julie. for more than half a century, williams was a revolutionary reverend. he was considered the backbone of glide and arguably san francisco's most influential religious leader. >> i see soul ktvu last caught up with williams on christmas eve at glide signature holiday celebration, where volunteers serve thousands of those less fortunate. >> that afternoon in the tenderloin glides holiday jam benefit concert in november celebrated the 94 year old, who retired earlier last year as ceo of the foundation. this is just the beginning. every day is the beginning. >> every hour is the beginning. >> williams became pastor of glide

we would not be who we are as a city and a people without the legendary cecil williams." we were there as williams celebrated his 90th birthday in 2019. ♪ happy birthday to you ♪. >> it was a celebration of 90 years of a life spent serving the less fortunate. when he first arrived at the tenderloin in 1963, the reverend cecil williams was seen as a radical and later a civil rights leader and eventually a humanitarian. his church became a refuge for the people society left behind. >> that's why he built the church and he'd do what he'd do. you understand? because he wants everybody to know that there's somebody out there that cares. >> along the way reverend williams has become a celebrity himself exalted by the rich and powerful, but his wife and church co-founder says he has never lost sight of his mission. >> he's always kept his feet on the ground. he's never elevated himself above anybody else. he's always told everybody you have power and he uses his power in order to empower others. >> over the years as reverend williams started to slow down, others carried on the p

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my friendship with cecil williams. >> in valuable him for me. it will never end. >> brown says he worked with williams and doctor martin luther king junior in the 60's during the civil rights movement before williams helped open the church. merry christmas to you. the reverend was known for making everyone feel like family opening the church doors to all making the institution. one of the most liberal churches in america, 2 women to poor folks to workers. >> 2 black folks to brown folks too early. organizers. >> on and on and many say williams was not the same after the passing of his wife in glide co-founder, janice america, tony in 2021. there. >> many times that he would. audibly and sonically just whale just thinking about not being with her i think also he showed. that he have to keep going. >> in december, glad mark 60 years and williams passed the torch to a new ceo doctor gina, from are mister white says glide will continue to keep the legacy of reverend williams alive for decades to come. we can grieve. >> and mourn, but we can't lose s

reverend cecil williams was the co-founder of glide memorial church. he died peacefully surrounded by his family and friends in his san francisco home today. he was 94 years old. annemakovec is here with more on his life and reaction to his passing. >> reporter: he was known as the heart and soul of san francisco. glide called him the minister of liberation, he was an author, social activist and true community leader. he used the terms, radical inclusivity and unconditional love. he was a champion for the poor and marginalized. glide offers wraparound services for the home expls feeds anyone hungry hot meals every day of the year. thanksgiving is a big celebration there and reverend williams always a staple. here he was in 2016. >> engaged in unconditional love. >> we had to dig into our archives for this one. he had his own show called "vibrations" right here on kpix back here in the '80s. >> you are going to love this. i bet you will make another request for this show, you watch, you watch. here we go. it focused on how to tell the story of the black

my friendship with cecil williams. >> in valuable and for me. it will never end. >> brown says he worked with williams and doctor martin luther king junior in the 60's during the civil rights movement before williams helped open the church. merry christmas to you. the reverend was known for making everyone feel like family opening the church doors to all making the institution. one of the most liberal churches in america, 2 women to poor folks to workers. >> 2 black folks to brown folks too early. organizers. >> on and on and talk to him laugh and joke and feel like i was many say williams was not the same after the passing of his wife in glide, co-founder, janice america, tony, in 2021. there. >> many times that he would. honorably and sonically just whale just thinking about not being with her i think also he showed. that he have to keep going. >> in december, glad marks 60 years and williams passed the torch to a new ceo doctor gina, from are mister white says glide will continue to keep the legacy of reverend williams alive for decades to co

my friendship with cecil williams. >> in valuable him for me. it will never end. >> brown says he worked with williams and doctor martin luther king junior in the 60's during the civil rights movement before williams helped open the church. merry christmas to you. the reverend was known for making everyone feel like family opening the church doors to all making the institution. one of the most liberal churches in america, 2 women to poor folks to workers. >> 2 black folks to brown folks too early. organizers. >> on and on talk to him laugh and joke feel like i was many say williams was not the same after the passing of his wife in glide, co-founder, janice america, tony, in 2021. there. >> many times that he would. audibly and sonically just whale just thinking about not being with her i think also he showed. that he have to keep going. >> in december, glad marks 60 years and williams passed the torch to a new ceo doctor gina, from are mister white says glide will continue to keep the legacy of reverend williams alive for decades to come. we can

glides renowned co-founder and minister reverend cecil williams has died. he was 94 years-old. cecil led the church for 6 decades just recently passing the torch. >> to doctor gina from are blind, releasing a statement saying he passed away in his home in san francisco, surrounded by his friends and family. we're going to have much more on his life and legacy. coming up on kron, 4 news at 6. >> a street takeover of dirt bikes yesterday in oakland ended with one person having to go to the hospital. oakland police say about 50 bikers drove through several areas of the city causing safety hazards as they went. trump for us. rob nesbitt joins us now in studio with details. >> you'll often hear them before you see them. the cell phone video shows dirt bikes and atv's taking over parts of bellevue and grand avenues in oakland sunday popping wheelies and weaving through traffic just after 01:00pm around 50 dirt bikes were seen circling lake merritt, some riding on the sidewalk, driving in the opposite direction of traffic. and even turning public parks into their own personal playgrou

we are now hearing from so many people about the impact that reverend cecil cecil williams had on their lives, and last night, glide memorial church in san francisco held a celebration in honor of his life. >> and ktvu is amber lee was there and talked to church members about his loss for the sake of my life. >> the voices of the glide ensemble rang out in the church sanctuary in san francisco's tenderloin, just hours after its visionary founder and pastor, cecil williams, died monday afternoon. a man known for giving a voice and extending a helping hand to those who need it the most. >> this man of joy, this man of second, third and fourth chances. >> a brief ceremony honoring williams, led by glide senior pastor marvin white, who was chosen by williams himself to help carry out his legacy of serving the community. white described williams as a mentor. >> if you're not a church of action, then you're not doing the work. but he did it with the idea that glide would become the center of the city for marginalized people. >> former san francisco mayor willie brown described himself and his

and service came along with a gift for delivering his message with a sense of joy and community. >> cecil'st he was doing made it impossible for anybody to turn him down, no matter how rich they were or how poor they were, because when they would participate in what cecil was about, it really was the incredible generosity of a human being who did so without questioning whether or not you understood what the #### was occurring. cecil did that. >> willie brown said he expects glide will stay strong in the future with reverend williams influence to guide it. >> new at 11 san francisco pride announced today that billy porter will serve as this year's grand marshal, and the event's headline performer is a grammy, emmy and two time tony award winner. it was also recently announced as a performer for this year's pride event in nashville. san francisco pride is scheduled for sunday, june 30th, but of course, festivities will be happening all through the weekend. >> well, two oakland basketball teams will be celebrated tomorrow after bringing home state championship wins this season. the oakland uni

reverend cecil williams died today at the age of 94. that's according to glide. >> he passed away in his san francisco home, surrounded by family and friends. williams was at the helm of glide for 60 years. he was widely respected on the national level as a leader for civil and human rights. mayor london breed has already reacted to the news, calling williams the conscience of our san francisco community, who spoke out against injustice. >> that is so true in so many ways. we have all interviewed him many, many times over the years, and abc seven news reporter lyanne melendez has as well. and uh. what a time to reflect on on a man who just was had such gravitas. >> yes, absolutely. >> charisma. >> and he was a champion of all people in san francisco and in the bay area. really. he defended so many people and very active during the civil rights movement, and also a champion for those within the lgbt community. you know, and i remember going to his house several times, and we all remember the thanksgiving days where we spend time with the

didn't just offer free meals, cecil knew exactly how to have people come to cecil's chapel and proceedy themselves, and in some cases, cease was actually doing the serving. and cecil did the kind of serving of food he would like to eat. >> willie brown said he expects glide will stay strong into the future, with reverend williams influence to guide it. >> oakland city leaders and community organizations celebrated the start of construction of a new affordable housing tower right near lake merritt, ktvu allie rasmus shows us what it's going to look like and what you'll need to qualify to live there. one, two, three. >> go! >> there were smiles and cheers of applause as the first shovels went in the ground at east 12th and second avenue in oakland. this is where a new affordable housing project will be built near lake merritt. >> this area is majority renters. it's majority people of color. this is one of the areas that has been highly impacted by gentrification. that's going to help keep people here in oakland and stem the displacement that we have been grappling with for many, many yea

cecil knew exactly how to have people come to cecil's chapel and proceed to enjoy themselves, and inil was actually doing the serving in cecil did the kind of serving of food he would like to eat that became dramatically different. and believe me, i suspect it established for all of the nation how you do free food to people who need it. >> mr. mayor said reverend williams was always able to bring together people from all walks of life and all backgrounds, and he expects glide will stay strong into the future with that guiding influence to draw on. east bay congresswoman barbara lee said today she's deeply saddened to hear of the passing of reverend reverend williams. she added the reverend changed the lives of millions through radical love, support, inclusivity and commitment to service to the most marginalized. when he arrived at glide memorial church in the 1960s, the congregation numbered 35 people. during the last 50 years, he transformed it into a world renowned congregation and nonprofit. >> a judge has sided with attorney general rob bonta in his dispute with a group called pr

my friendship with cecil williams. >> in valuable him for me. it will never end. >> brown says he worked with williams and doctor martin luther king junior in the 60's during the civil rights movement before williams helped open the church. it was supposed to be just a methodist church. >> but it really was not just a methodist church. it literally was a village. >> activists, merry christmas to you. >> the reverend was known for making everyone feel like family opening the church doors to all making the institution. one of the most liberal churches in america, 2 women to poor folks to workers, 2 black folks to brown folks too early. organizers. >> on and on and talk to him laugh and joke and feel like i was many say williams was not the same after the passing of his wife and glide co-founder janice mayor in 2021. there. >> many times that he would. honorably and sonically just whale just thinking about not being with her i think also he showed. that he have to keep going. >> in december, glad mark 60 years and williams passed the torch to a new

glad memorial church co-founder reverend cecil williams passed away yesterday at the age of 94. he was a pioneer in san francisco who leaves behind a vast legacy. "today in the bay"'s ginger conejero saab is live for us in the city this morning. he was truly a man who was really a life force for a lot of folks who just didn't have the voice. >> reporter: absolutely, marcus. reverend cecil williams was a beloved leader in his community, as well as a pioneer in san francisco. he died at the age of 94 yesterday, but his legacy will live on, as the community that he served for decades continues to fight its battles. let's take a look at that service that reverend williams gave to his community. williams took over glide church in 1963. it became known for welcoming hippies, drug users, transgender youth and other marginalized people of the tenderloin. a year later, williams helped create the council on religion. in the '70s glide was central to the anti-war movement. in the '80s, williams led marches and gave voices to those impacted by the crack cocaine epidemic. glide was the first

williams leader, reverend cecil williams. >> williams died yesterday at the age of 94.e led san francisco's glide memorial church for more than 60 years. in addition to being the church's spiritual leader, he took on a number of social justice issues head on. he was a civil rights pioneer and fought for equal treatment for people of color and the lgbtq community, as well as those who were homeless and left behind by society. >> what we see is a people that needs love, a people that need also to say to each other, i care. i will be with you. i'm not going to give up on you. >> under his leadership, the membership of glide memorial church grew to more than 10,000 and its foundation became the largest provider of social services in san francisco. we're hearing from many people about the impact that reverend williams had on their lives. >> ktvu is amber lee takes us to a celebration at glide memorial church last night in his honor for the sake of my life. >> the voices of the glide ensemble rang out in the church sanctuary in san francisco's tenderloin, just hours after its

i sat down in the office where cecil was and cecil wasn't in the room, and i sat down across from his desk where a sign said minister of liberation, and he walked in and changed my life. and another glide church member says he'll always remember reverend williams as someone who dedicated his life to feeding the hungry and finding shelter for the needy. and i met cecil what he was talking about building homes for people. and so the words that stick with me are affordable housing and hope, and the cecil williams house and the rest of it. that's the legacy. it's let's get people off the streets and into housing . reverend cecil williams died one week ago at the age of 94, and glide church in san francisco's tenderloin will be holding another emotional tribute next month. on sunday, may the 12th, the church will hold a celebration of his life at glide church. andre, back to you. all right, dave, thank you so much. hundreds of people gathered in pleasanton to pay tribute to a family who was killed in a car crash last week. i want to earth lost yesterday's ceremony took place at valle vista

. >>> tributes continue to pour in for a bay area legend, reverend cecil williams. the longtime social activist yesterday at the age of 94. williams was known for his compassion and support to his community and san francisco's tenderloin. he was instrumental in turning glide memorial church into a name heard all around the world. we went to glide memorial to talk to his friends and admirers about the legacy he leaves behind. >> two rose back will always be where reverend cecil williams sat every sunday for church , as recently as easter sunday. he would rejoice with his congregation. >> i walked into the church for the first time on an easter sunday. i think that i came to the right place at the right time to get what i did not even realize i needed at that time. >> dennis smiles when he thinks of williams, even hours after his passing. >> that is the thing when i think of him. think of light, i think of love. i think of support, generosity. i can just go on and on. >> it is a sign of the unconditional love the reverend offered, a signature of his that defined the i

. >> cecil williams. >> from the area's local news station. you're watching the kron. 4 morning news at 7. good morning and thanks for joining us on a tuesday. i'm sorry and i'm james and looks like going to another blustery tuesday. today. the winds sticking around. yeah. and it was gusty yesterday for sure. so more that today, john, more of it and cooler temperatures today. those winds of change yesterday. >> has this big switch up in our pattern occurs from what has been warm and summery feeling kind of weather to what is about to be a cooler than average and to the month ahead of us. we're we're sitting this morning. we have a lot of cloud cover out there. skies will clear out today, but we are going to be a lot cooler than yesterday was no fog in radar. currently, we are seeing winds, though, in pacifica and vacaville in excess of 20 miles per hour. and that cool ocean air sweeps in across the region today and having that cooling effect for all of us today, the very warmest. it's only low 70's for your daytime highs. current temperatures

we would not be who we are without the legendary cecil williams." williams wife and co-founder of glide died in 2021. they married in 1982 and together they were rough the biggest power couples in bay area history. cecil williams had taken more of a back seat role at glide in recent years as he grew older, but his influence was always present and his legacy will not be forgotten. >> so many of us had the opportunity to meet reverend williams throughout the years, reporting on the many food drives that he did and all the community events he did. i know you had a chance to interview reverend williams. what do you remember about working with him? >> his presence was just always a staple, thanksgiving celebrations, parades and everything. you knew where he was and he just had this presence and this comfort and aura around him, really an amazing man. >> had such a warmth and kindness about him always to anybody who came up to him, pretty remarkable. thank you. as anne mentioned, reverend williams worked with the poorest of san francisco and that was a bi

my friendship with cecil williams. >> in valuable and for me. it will never end. >> brown says he worked with williams and doctor martin luther king junior in the 60's during the civil rights movement before williams helped open the church. merry christmas to you. the reverend was known for making everyone feel like family opening the church doors to all making the institution. one of the most liberal churches in america, 2 women to poor folks to workers. >> 2 black folks to brown folks too early. organizers. >> on and on talk to him laugh and joke feel like i was many say williams was not the same after the passing of his wife in glide, co-founder, janice america, tony, in 2021. there. >> many times that he would. audibly and sonically just whale just thinking about not being with her i think also he showed. that he have to keep going. >> in december, glad marks 60 years and williams passed the torch to a new ceo doctor gina, from are mister white says glide will continue to keep the legacy of reverend williams alive for decades to come. we can

was and cecil wasn't in the room, and i sat down across from his desk where a sign said minister ofn . he walked in and changed my life. >> others stood up from the pews and spoke of how reverend williams dedicated his life to help feed and house those in need. >> and i met, cecil. what he was talking about building homes for people, and so the words that stick with me are affordable housing and hope, and the cecil williams house and the rest of it. that's the legacy. it's. let's get people off the streets and into housing. >> williams died last week. he was 94. a celebration of his life is planned for may 12th. there at glide. >> okay. turning back now to our weather here in the bay area. a gorgeous shot of mount diablo in the east bay. blue skies today and warm conditions. and it sounds like we're going to warm things up even more as we move throughout the workweek. and we're starting things off with some breezy conditions in some spots. rosemary. >> yes, taking a look at that live picture, alex, you couldn't see the trees moving around, but we do have signs of wind out there. the

>>> tributes continue to pour in for bay area legend reverend cecil williams. longtime pastor and social activist died monday. known for his compassion and support to his community in san francisco's tenderloin, williams was instrumental in turning glide memorial church into a name heard around the world. the reverend s■erved s astor f glide memorial church for 60 years before retiring. he was a champion for people who needed help the most. feeding the poor and hungry and turning glide into a world famous nonprofit. helping hundreds of thousands of people. well, he's also known for stepping up in crisis. like in the aftermath of the deadly loma prieta earthquake that threw the city into absolute chaos. >> right on, right on. right on. >> who loves you. >> i lofty. >> that's the point. we got to do what? we got to do what? we got to do what? pull together. >> we got to pull together. yeah. [ applause ] this san francisco no matter how much turmoil it's in, you always see them straighten it out. they think i'm sometimes the miracle worker and i'm not, i'm just li

my friendship with cecil williams. >> in valuable and for me. it will never end. >> brown says he worked with williams and doctor martin luther king junior in the 60's during the civil rights movement before williams helped open the church. merry christmas to you. the reverend was known for making everyone feel like family opening the church doors to all making the institution. one of the most liberal churches in america, 2 women to poor folks to workers. >> 2 black folks to brown folks too early. organizers. >> on and on talk to him laugh and joke and feel like i was many say williams was not the same after the passing of his wife in glide, co-founder, janice america, tony, in 2021. there. >> many times that he would. honorably and sonically just whale just thinking about not being with her i think also he showed. that he have to keep going. >> in december, glad marks 60 years and williams passed the torch to a new ceo doctor gina, from are mister white says glide will continue to keep the legacy of reverend williams alive for decades to come.

>>> gianna, tributes continue to pour in for bay area legend reverend cecil williams. known for his compassion and support to his community in san francisco's tenderloin, williams was instrumental in turning glide memorial church into a name heard around the world. the reverend served as pastor of glide memorial church for 60 years before retiring and he was a champion for people who needed help the most. feeding the poor and hungry and turning glide into a world famous nonprofit helping hundreds of thousands of people. also in crisis like the aftermath of the deadly loma prieta earthquake that threw the city into chaos. >> i love you. too. right on. we got to struggle with it tomorrow and i want -- that's the point. we got to do what? we got to do what? we got to do what? >> pull together. >> we got to pull together. yeah. [ applause ] this san francisco no matter how much turmoil it's in, you always seen it straighten it out. >> they think i'm sometimes the miracle worker and i'm not. just like they are. >> our lauren toms went to glide memorial to talk to his friend

i sat down in the office where cecil was and cecil wasn't in the room, and i sat down across from his life. members of glide say they'll always remember reverend williams as a person who dedicated his life to finding food and shelter for those left behind by society. and i met cecil when he was talking about building homes for people. and so the words that stick with me are affordable housing and hope, and the cecil williams house and the rest of it. that's the legacy. it's let's get people off the streets and into housing. reverend williams died this month at the age of 94. a celebration of his life is planned at glide on sunday, may 12th. well, dozens of a's fans protested in sacramento over the weekend as the team gets ready to relocate there next season. the protest took place on the day the sacramento river cats played the las vegas aviators, and reporter carolina estrada was there with the fans who still want john fisher to sell the a's. without the a's, it would just feel so wrong. like a piece of oakland soul got ripped out. that's the feeling among dozens of athletics fans th