chinatown is showing more of the people will the traditional thepg. >> north beach is i know one of the last little italian community. >> one of the last neighborhood that hadn't changed a whole lot and san francisco community so strong and the sense of partnership with businesses as well and i just love north beach community old school italian comfort and love that is what italians are all about we need people to come here and shop here so we can keep this going not only us but, of course, everything else in the community i think local businesses the small ones and coffee shops are unique in their own way that is the characteristic of the neighborhood i peace officer prefer it is local character you have to support them. >> really notice the port this community we really need to kind of really shop locally and support the communityly live in it is more economic for people to survive here. >> i came down to treasure island to look for a we've got a long ways to go. ring i just got married and didn't want something on line i've met artists and local business owners they need money to

still that serves 2000 district in the chinatown in the past it was the tradition and my family was the royal chef in the pot pals that's why we learned this stuff and moved from here to have dragon candy i want people to know that is art we will explain a walk and they can't walk in and out it is different techniques from stir frying to smoking to steaming and they do show of. >> beer a royalty for the age berry up to now not people know that especially the toughest they think this is - i really appreciate they love this art. >> from the cantonese to the hypomania and we have hot pots we have all of the cuisines of china in our chinatown you don't have to go far. >> small business is important to our neighborhood because if we really make a lot of people lives better more people get a job here not just a big firm. >> you don't have to go anywhere else we have pocketed of great neighborhoods haul have all have their own uniqueness. >> san francisco has to all - >> shop & dine in the 49 promotes local businesses and challenges resident to do their showing up and dining within the 49

, and we found that the delays to the construction at the chinatown station site have caused a clear decline in the profitablity of this praj will merchant community. i'm now confident that the community outreach has taken place, and i'm also quite pleased and want to thank the mayor's office and the mta or identifying an additional 225,000 to provide grants to merchants most impacted by the construction of the central chinatown subway station. i really want to thank mr. torres for his work around this issue, and i appreciate that. the eligible uses of these additional funds has been expanded to meet the actual needs of these chinatown merchants, which include basic things like rent, utility, and wages. the additional 225,000 is not before this body today for approval, but i'm informed that eowd is soliciting applications and determining the extent of direct and indirect impacts to adjacent businesses in furtherance of distributing these funds by the end of this calendar year. i'm also looking forward to identifying funds within the larger central subway mitigation package for the in

are we going to do another one in chinatown? >> we are going to do another one in chinatown. we just have to determine a good date, yes. so commissioner riley came with us to chinatown in december, when we did a great -- and again, this speaks to the mayor doing these merchant walks almost every month for shop and dine. it was fun. i think we ate more than we were supposed to, but we will be hosting another one shortly in chinatown. >> will you let me know? >> yes. somup coming -- we just did one in noe. some upcoming ones -- castro, we'll be returning to knowy park later this month. some members love the shop and dine, so they'll ask if they can do a shop and dine with the merchant branding. >> thank you. >> thank you very much. >> thank you. >> all right. do we have any members of the public that would like to comment on this item? seeing none, public comment is closed. commissioners, any closing comments? >> no. this is a great program, and we're looking forward to mayor's walk tonight in the castro. i know we're going to cliff's, but his other favorite place, which is hot

. >>> hundreds of people turned out in chinatown last night for an emotional candlelight vigil paying respects to the late mayor ed lee. it was a chance for the chinese community to say their own goodbye. [ foreign language ] >> reporter: there was a rousing thank you to the late mayor ed lee at a place the community calls the living room of chinatown. a place he frequented as mayor and before that as a young tenants' right attorney. >> he was a remarkable person and a quiet giant. >> reporter: this is an opportunity for the many chinese immigrants and senior citizens whom the mayor helped in his decades of public service to celebrate his life and legacy. his work inspired himself and other young asian americans to fight for the vulnerable. >> ed was a role model and a friend and a mentor and as a young community coming up trying to do right by the community. >> san francisco has not always been kind to chinese americans in the past. given the history of anti- chinese riots. >> reporter: the role in san francisco history is undeniable as the first chinese american mayor. in the world

a place the community called the living room of chinatown. a place he frequented as mayor and before that a young attorney for the asian law caucus.>> he was a remarkable person. and a quiet giant. but back this vigil organizers say is an opportunity for the many chinese immigrants and senior citizens home the mayor helped in his decades of public service to celebrate his life and legacy. his work says one minutes leader inspired himself and other young asian americans to fight for the vulnerable.>> he was a role model. he was a friend. he was a mentor and as a young attorney coming up in time -- and trying to do right by the community.>> san francisco has not always been kind to chinese americans. given the history of the chinese exclusion and anti- chinese riots.>> reporter: his role is undeniable. the city's first chinese american mayor. the world of politics and some likened to a bloodsport supporters say he managed to keep his integrity.>> he did a great job in keeping his stability of the city intact.>> and his quiet humble way he was a

next on kron-4 news at eight: hundreds gather in san francisco's chinatown..ng the late mayor ed lee. plus... the holiday travel crunch is here.we'll show you how sfo is handling the tens of thousands of passengers streaming in and out of the airport. i'm steve aveson i'm pam moore. the news -- at eight -- is next. sorry. i can't make it. it's just my eczema again, but it's fine. yeah, it's fine. you ok? eczema. it's fine. hey! hi! aren't you hot? eczema again? it's fine. i saw something the other day. eczema exposed. your eczema could be something called atopic dermatitis, which can be caused by inflammation under your skin. maybe you should ask your doctor? go to eczemaexposed.com to learn more. even if no one in your home smokes, secondhand smoke can be closer than you think. secondhand smoke from a neighbor's apartment can enter your home through air vents, through light fixtures and even through cracks in the walls and the floors. secondhand smoke is toxic. especially to children. protect your family. visit tobaccofreeca.com. >>> meryl streep and tom hank

.) >> i'm proud to be a native san franciscan i grew up in the chinatown, north beach community port commission important to come back and work with those that live in the community that i grew up in and that that very, very important to give back to continue to work with the community and hope e help those who may not be as capable in under serving come back and give >> hello, my name is jamie harper. in this episode, we are featuring the park locations in your very own backyard. this is your chance to find your heart in san francisco with someone special. golden gate park's largest body of water is this lake, a popular spot for strolling and paddling around in boats, which can be rented. created in 1893, it was designed foreboding and -- for boating. it is named for the wild strawberries that once flores. a pleasant trail follows the perimeter past huntington falls, 110 foot waterfall. two bridges connect the trail to the island. the climb to the hills summit, the highest point in golden gate park at more than four hundred feet. you can get quinces of the western side of the city t

.) >> i'm proud to be a native san franciscan i grew up in the chinatown, north beach community port commission important to come back and work with those that live in the community that i grew up in and that that very, very important to give back to continue to work with the community and hope e help those who may not be as capable in under serving come back and give >> a lot a ton with the community and we say to ourselves, there is this one and this one. we all compartmentalize them, we have our own agenda. our agenda is to create great work. if you are interested in that, you are part of our community. >> hello and welcome to brava theater. >> we are trying to figure out a way to make a space where theater and presentation of live work is something that you think of the same way that you think of going to the movies. of course, it has been complex in terms of economics, as it is for everyone now. artistically, we have done over 35 projects in four seasons, from producing dance, theater, presenting music, having a full- scale education program, and having more than 50,000 visitors

. >>> tonight hundreds braved the chilly weather in san francisco's chinatown for a candlelight vigil to honor the late mayor, ed lee. some in the chinese community were offended by two things that happened ♪ this little light of mine, i'm going to let it shine ♪ >> reporter: candles lit the darkness and warmed the night in chinatown to honor and remember mayor ed lee. >> not only did he care about what happened in chinatown, he cared about what happened to all people. >> reporter: some in the asian community didn't like seating arrangements for mayor lee's public ceremony. >> i was a little disappointed that such arrangement was made. that was not very sensitive to the chie neets cumulatiommune - chinese community. >> charlotte schultz said this. >> he had a wonderful laugh with those twinkly -- well, just like the picture, squinty little eyes and the wonderful smile. >> that offended jewely tang. >> everybody felt very uncomfortable but nobody knew how to handle that. >> they responded to the criticism, mrs. schultz apologizes if any of her comments regarding the mayor, which were i

a place the community called the living room of chinatown. a place he frequented as mayor and before that as a young attorney for the asian law caucus.>> he was a remarkable person. and a quiet giant. but not this vigil organizers say is an opportunity for the many chinese immigrants and senior citizens whom the mayor helped in his decades of public service to celebrate his life and legacy. his work says one community leader inspired himself and other young asian americans to fight for the vulnerable.>> he was a role model. ed was a friend. it was a mentor and as a young attorney coming up in trying to do right by the community.>> san francisco has not always been kind to chinese-americans in the past. given the history of chinese exclusion anti-chinese riots.>> reporter: his role in history is undeniable. as the city's first chinese- american mayor. the world of politics and some like into a bloodsport supporters say he managed to keep his integrity. >> he did a great job keeping his civility in the city.>> and his quiet humble way he was ab

. >>> tonight hundreds braved the chilly weather in san francisco's chinatown for a candlelight vigil to honor the late mayor, ed lee. some in the chinese community were offended by two things that happened ♪ this little light of mine, i'm going to let it shine ♪ >> reporter: candles lit the darkness and warmed the night in chinatown to honor and remember mayor ed lee. >> not only did he care about what happened in chinatown, he cared about what happened to all people. >> reporter: some in the asian community didn't like seating arrangements for mayor lee's public ceremony. >> i was a little disappointed that such arrangement was made. that was not very sensitive to the chie neets cumulatiommune - chinese community. >> charlotte schultz said this. >> he had a wonderful laugh with those twinkly -- well, just like the picture, squinty little eyes and the wonderful smile. >> that offended jewely tang. >> everybody felt very uncomfortable but nobody knew how to handle that. >> they responded to the criticism, mrs. schultz apologizes if any of her comments regarding the mayor, which were i

. >>> hundreds gathered in san francisco's chinatown to pay respects to the mayor. lit candles in memory of the mayor who died of heart attack last week. the community find a white sheet , community leaders remembered how the mayor cut his teeth as a public service, signing for chinatown causes. >> not only did he care about what is happening in chinatown, he cared about what happens to all people all over the city. >> they vowed to continue the mission to build more affordable housing. the mayor's family announced the ashes will be buried at a plot and coalmont.>>> a san francisco supervisor says he will not run for mayor. mark sent a letter to supporters saying now is not the time. he said his wife and three kids come first. he will finish the term he was elected to serve. >>> those who announced candidacy, mark leno, jane kim and angela alioto -- they still consider a run, london breed and dennis herrera. >>> the stage is set for a new year's throwdown in congress. the house and senate voted to prevent a shutdown but that is only temporary. >>> a measure keeps ag

. >>> an event honoring mayor ed lee just getting underway in chinatown. we have more on the latest tribute.>> reporter: he was the first chinese-american mayor and nothing meant more to him than his roots in the chinatown community. here's a live look at what is happening as the community is coming together to remember their favorite son. there getting ready to hold a candlelight vigil in portsmouth square. some have actually already signed a card thanking the mayor for his service. many of his chief causes were born out of his connection to the community. he worked to protect the residents of chinatown from evictions and to provide more affordable housing. he died unexpectedly of a heart attack on december 12. his family announced today that his ashes will be buried here in the bay area. there have been talk that he would be buried near his family in seattle but that will not happen. his wife confirmed he will be laid to rest in colma in the near future.>>> the start of the bay area's rainy season has been a dud. especially compared to this time last yea

that's on 7th and 8th streets in chinatown. good afternoon, i'm larry miller. mikea turner has been sorting out the details in this investigation. she joans us now -- joins us new with the very latest. mikea? >> reporter: larry, good afternoon to you. at this hour, d.c. police are still very busy trying to piece together what happened this morning. and they have something that is here, they have an image they're going release in a few minutes on their twitter page of a male dressed in dark clothing and not too much description after that but let me show you this steel door here just footsteps away from gallery place metro station. it appears the bullets from this morning's shooting may have hit the door. i saw these three dents being marked as evidence early this morning while this investigation was going on. we're in the heart of chinatown. this happened just before 8:00 this morning. a very busy part of town. and all of this, 7th and 8th street, it was all taped off this morning as police tried to gather evidence and tried to figure out what happened here. no

he totally had our back. >> reporter: not just chinatown's back, but everyone's back. live on grant street in san francisco, abc 7 news. >> thank you. >>> san francisco has been through this painful transition before as you know. in november of 1978 the senator became mayor after the assassination of the current mayor. she was president of the board of supervisors at the time. >>> speaking of san francisco's acting mayor is london breed. she was president of the board of supervisors until early this morning. the 43-year-old was born in san francisco and has a bachelor's degree from uc davis. she has served on the board since 2012. >>> london breed is acting mayor, but for how long and what exactly is the process for selecting the next mayor of san francisco? >> great questions. we have details now on the succession timeline. >> london breed is the first african-american chief executive. >> mayor breed will be both the acting mayor and the president of the board of supervisors. mayor breed has all the powers and responsibilities and duties of acting mayor by virtue of h

also in chinatown, misfit cab ray christmas.arantee it is the only christmas show with an aerialist dressed up as chewbacca. expect drag, ♪ that face >> if you only know him from family guy and ted, he is also a singer. a legit big band, in this case, big symphony singer. west the san francisco symphony on new years eve. we have links of all of these he on our website. >> thank you. have you ever checked your face or instagram when you're at work? come on now. well, we have to. those breaks are cost go your employer big time. workers wasting time is costing businesses $100 billion a year in lost productivity. the study says the problem spans all industries. it does not discriminate against race, gender, age or >> i'll post something right now. >>> i texted her. hey, i'll on my way to rob lowe's house for dinner. >> talking about fighting the southern california firefighters and the headline making dinner. >>> new at 5:00, >> there were no asian speakers other than the mayor's own two daughters. >> some speak out in a story you'l

he totally had our back. >> reporter: not just chinatown's back, but everyone's back. live on grant street in san francisco, abc 7 news. >> thank you. >>> san francisco has been through this painful transition before as you know. in november of 1978 the senator became mayor after the assassination of the current mayor. she was president of the board of supervisors at the time. >>> speaking of san francisco's acting mayor is london breed. she was president of the board of supervisors until early this morning. the 43-year-old was born in san francisco and has a bachelor's degree from uc davis. she has served on the board since 2012. >>> london breed is acting mayor, but for how long and what exactly is the process for selecting the next mayor of san francisco? >> great questions. we have details now on the succession timeline. >> london breed is the first african-american chief executive. >> mayor breed will be both the acting mayor and the president of the board of supervisors. mayor breed has all the powers and responsibilities and duties of acting mayor by virtue of h

in chinatown, in his honor. "this little light of mine.. im gonna let it shine...let it shine..let it shine." at portsmouth square, thousands came to remember ed lee... and light a candle in his honor. many could not attend the city hall celebration of life, so this was their chance to come together. the vigil attended by city officials, co-workers of mayor lee and many people who live in chinatown. there was a mix of sadness and joy tonight. mayor lee was the first asian american mayor of the city and many said the historical imporantce of that .. cannot be overlooked. "we became so proud when he became the first asian american mayor in san francisco that pride swelled in all of our hearts on sunday when thousands of san franciscans gathered at city hall to sing his praises.""we know you would be smiling if you were here today and this is the love here and we will continue to show that love in the work we do to make san francisco a better place.""it is a very emotional time for us...especially for those of us who can call ed a friends we m

he created his -- the mayor's annual ping pong tournament which started and runs throughout chinatown. golf. whether it be the first tee and teaching kids who have never picked up a golf club the importance of the game, or having the world's best come to harding for the president's cup. am ex championship, the president's cup, all brought to san francisco because he was our park champion and he loved golf and the pga knew he loved golf and knew he would make it work. he always came out to the events. never missed a tree-lighting. in fact the last time i had the honor of being with him was at our tree-lighting this past year, where again, he bragged being the first mayor in a country where 100% of us lived within the 10-minute walk of the park. we've increased scholarships to san francisco families. we've run the teen outdoor experience seven years in a row, which was his vision to bring kids who touched the juve nil system, up to mather for a long weekend when it was just theirs. he provided over the greater and greener parks conference where we brought the nation's park leaders and s

parks that were reopened during his tenure include chinatown, delores park, glen canyon playground and recreation center, lafayette park, reopened the sunset recreation center, reopened the joe dimaggio playground. opened a new plaza where town square on 24th street. acquired open space out of india basin, francisco reservoir, st. mary's which opened under his leadership. under his leadership voters approved proposition b in 2016. which really has been a true stabilizing force for us and will be even more valuable as we head into rockier budget times. just in last year since proposition b, we have resurfaced total of 15 tennis and basketball courts, most of which are in underserved communities. he understood the importance of public-private partnerships and through you are partnership with the city field foundation we've renovated 21 soccer fields, added 80,000 hours of play. through our partnership with trust for public land, we opened -- renovated bo decker park, balboa, the amazing playgrounds that have sprung out of the ground, right in our front yard of this building which will op

today in chinatown people gathered to remember the mayor who got political start in that community. held their own event because felt not represented at public memorial. >> more than 1,000 people attended but only asian-american speakers were ed lee's two daughters. alyssa is live. >> some offended by how a prominent speaker described late mayor. >> reporter: talking about his smile and squinty eyes, and lot of people took great offense with. some people in asian-american community say that was insensitive, especially at his memorial service and tonight they're honoring him in chinatown with a candlelight vigil. chief of protocol charlotte schutz recalled his laugh. >> wonderful laugh with swingely -- wetwingel twingely -- just like the picture, squinty eyes. >> reporter: deeply offended. >> i was shocked. am i hearing it correctly? >> everybody felt uncomfortable but didn't know how to handle it. >> reporter: retired judges spoke at different memorial service for the mayor thursday, this one in chinatown. >> felt uncomfortable when one person spoke about slanted eyes. >> reporter: