front page photo caption, san francisco chronicle june 14, 2005.he bleeding the blood spattered walls draw the gaze of children wanting to see what has caused such a noise. how can they not stair. arms and legs, pieces of torso scattered, the smell of new death and feared hair. they must be asking the same question. a person who blows themselves up must believe in something. must believe in something or else not. hopelessness degreesed in apnigzs, righteousness disguised in a tuxedo of death much the children don't understand. i being of the dead dying man the bleeding bystanders who left to buy cheese or tobacco. in car bombs suicide bombs and we keep talking as though this will end like the final judgment of that black man who looks white and sleeps with boys but doesn't touch them. after the bleeding the children's shoes will be forever stained in the crimson color of death. who will set the doves free then. >> the next is sdaefrt on the horizon. i'm sure many of you have seen or heard regularly in the news. my father came from iran so every tim

the call building, the examiner, and the chronicle. and the three major papers at that time all wanted to be at this intersection. this building has been enlarged and a number of stories added so you can't see the historic character from this building from what it looked like in 06. it survived a fire as most steel framed buildings -- i'm sorry. survived the earthquake as most steel-framed buildings did. here is the chronicle building. it also survived the earthquake. the chronicle building is made up of two buildings in front. at the time of the '06 earthquake they were building the rear annex, which was the tallest building west of the mississippi. this building survived until the fire came. the fire did a lot of damage here. there is the examiner building. it also survived the earthquake, and the fire came. >> really interestingly, steel-framed buildings were a newish thing in the turn of the century. how many do we have in the city? >> from that vintage, that are actually still here, we probably have 30 or 40. but what was interest

in today's chronicle, and this is an article that is at the top of a bay area section of sf gate, the chronicle reported that the 8 washington [speaker not understood] project we considered last year is built as was currently planned could threaten our city's north force main, which is a sewer pipeline that carries one quarter of our city's sewage. serving the financial district, north beach, chinatown, the marina, and other northeast neighborhoods. today the puc was supposed to move forward with legislation to give the developer rights to encroach into the puc sewer easement. the chronicle reported that city departments knew that concerns raised by city project manager that both during the construction and in the event of a major earthquake, the north force main could be significantly damaged, but this issue is not addressed in the recent addendum to the vieerthval study. these revelations are deeply troubling. we need to understand why these matters weren't disclosed earlier so i'm calling for a hearing on this topic. the rest of my item i will submit. >> thank you, mr. president. i

. >> i would like to introduce john diaz from the san francisco paper, san francisco chronicle. i'm very pleased to introduce him now. john? [ applause ] >> thank you very much, jeff and good morning and welcome to our panel this morning on forced treatment and constitutional rights. can they coexist? i am john diaz, the editorial page editor from the san francisco chronicle and i'm moderating this modern's discussion with our distinguished panel. forced treatment as jeff node is one of the most contentious issues of mental health. as you look at our discussion there are informed and panelled views from both sides. there has been many debates on how to implement lawyer's law which consist of outpatient treatment. it was named after laura wilcox, a mental health worker who had been shot to death by a man who refused treatment. the county r remains the only county to implement the law. there have been other counties in los angeles county and other counties who are considering it. >> why have they not adopted the law. what is it about forced treatment and the consequences for an al

he did not apply for proper permits until the chronicle came out with a story about it. also the construction cost were $1.1 million which were actually $1.7 million. he is getting about a $36,000 cut. i believe we are putting people in positions of authority that over see how we do our development and whether it's on the port or the department of building inspection that we need people who are going to be following the rules and are going to believe in the letter of the law and stand out as a great example of that. i do not believe murphy has done that. i believe he's getting special consideration because he's been raising money for campaigns in san francisco, whether as an independent, fundraiser for independent expenditures or directly for campaigns of elected officials. to me that does not mean we overlook what our responsibility is as board of supervisors that we make sure that we don't have apparent conflict of interest and gaining of our rules through our own personal benefit. i believe what we have here as an example that mr. murphy has been involved in shows tha

[laughter] damn you and your chronicles of fate. >> all you had to do was reverse the video.hat is so hard about that? [laughter] [cheers and applause] i'm just sayin, you know? >> jon: i need make a phonecall. [ laughter ] don't -- wouldn't all the words be reversed. >> well,. >> jon: because they are all attached. we can't separate. you can't do it. it's all attached. >> i don't believe that. >> jon: you a man of science not wizardry, science. >> here is something interesting. >> jon: let me ask you a question. >> sure. >> jon: why are the asteroids trying to killing us -- trying to kill us? >> the universe has always tried to kill us. >> jon: why are they getting closer? >> we're noticing more and we're living on more of the surface. >> jon: the more we expand the population. the meteors have been hitting us for years but sometimes in unpopulated areas. >> most of which the surface of the earth is. >> jon: when you say it like that it makes me sound silly. [laughter] >> think of it the area of pacific. nobody lives there. and canada -- northern canada. [laughter] [cheers a

there is -- on my desk somewhere there was a story that came out in the chronicle. it was associated press story that the chronicle picked up and talks about how in government jobs women are disproportionately bearing the brunt of job losses and cuts and pay cuts as well, and it seems like what is being proposed here in san francisco could be mirroring that national trend and i think we should be concerned about that. i hope this hearing provides us with the opportunity to revisit and honor our city's efforts to insure comparable worth and here in san francisco the long ark of history -- actually i missed a page here. i have heard from the administration that things have changed. charter language has been replaced and the proposed cuts and wages protect pay inequities and let's look at some of the facts. here in the city and county of san francisco we still have classifications that are overwhelming filled by women and people of color while the overall work force is 46% female, women make up 70% of eligible workers and 79% of nursing assistants and vocational nurse

but the consumer's union tells the chronicle it found hidden fees.ders are charged $2 when they enroll and then they are charged $1 every time federal benefits are put on the card through direct deposit. >>> san francisco's city attorney wants the federal government to crack down on energy franks and is urging the fda to require the amount of caffeine in the drinks be printed on the label. last year, the fda disclosed five deaths are possibly linked to the beverages. the company that makes the drinks insist they are safe. >>> a new study says shoe ari drinks can kill you. they've linked 180,000 obesity- related death the worldwide to sugary drinks. of that --s -- worldwide to sugary drinks. >>> thank you for trusting ktvu channel 2 news. we'll see you the next time news breaks. we're always here for you at ktvu.com and mobile ktvu.com. have a great day. >> the following program contains actual video of real animal emergencies and is suitable for family viewing. coming next...a huge triple disaster puts pets in danger. many critters are abandoned and

but the consumer's union tells the chronicle it found hidden fees.ardholders are charged $2 when they enroll and then they are charged $1 every time federal benefits are put on the card through direct deposit. >>> san francisco's city attorney wants the federal government to crack down on energy franks and is urging the fda to require the amount of caffeine in the drinks be printed on the label. last year, the fda disclosed five deaths are possibly linked to the beverages. the company that makes the drinks insist they are safe. >>> a new study says shoe ari drinks can kill you. they've linked 180,000 obesity- related death the worldwide to sugary drinks. of that --s -- worldwide to sugary drinks. >>> thank you for trusting ktvu channel 2 news. we'll see you the next time news breaks. we're always here for you at ktvu.com and mobile ktvu.com. have a great day.

chronicle reports pigeons are an especially big problem in san francisco. bart officials have put down spike strips but they have learned to adapt and there is still a big problem there. >>> google is talking about dangerous chemicals they may have been exposed to. >>> standing up for a classmate who was deof the toed to mexico, how -- who was deported to mexico, how his nine-year- old friends are hoping to bring him back. . >>> morning to you welcome back, they are warning about potential hidden fees and the city created these ids in part for undocumented immigrants. a debit function was offered for services and they are telling the chronicle they have uncovered hidden fees and card holders are charged $2 for federal benefits and they are charged a dollar every time when if it's are put -- benefits are put on that card for deposit. >>> andre franklin was arrested four laned think stealing -- allegedly stealing a rare gold jewelry box from the museum. police say he sold it to a business owner and demanded $10,000 from him. he told the man he would turn him

chronicle reports pigeons are an especially big problem in san francisco. bart officials have put down spike strips but they have learned to adapt and there is still a big problem there. >>> google is talking about dangerous chemicals they may have been exposed to. >>> standing up for a classmate who was deof the toed to mexico, how -- who was deported to mexico, how his nine-year- old friends are hoping to bring him back. . >>> morning to you welcome back, they are warning about potential hidden fees and the city created these ids in part for undocumented immigrants. a debit function was offered for services and they are telling the chronicle they have uncovered hidden fees and card holders are charged $2 for federal benefits and they are charged a dollar every time when if it's are put -- benefits are put on that card for deposit. >>> andre franklin was arrested four laned think stealing -- allegedly stealing a rare gold jewelry box from the museum. police say he sold it to a business owner and demanded $10,000 from him. he told the man he would turn him

and andrew ross, "san francisco chronicle" columnist. earlier this evening president obama signed an order triggering automatic cuts in federal spending. this is because congress and the president failed to reach a deficit reduction deal. andrew, let's begin with you. how is california affected specifically? >> of all the states, california is affected

and andrew ross, "san francisco chronicle" columnist. earlier this evening president obama signed an order triggering automatic cuts in federal spending. this is because congress and the president failed to reach a deficit reduction deal. andrew, let's begin with you. how is california affected specifically? >> of all the states, california is affected in dollar terms the most. something like $3 billion to $4 billion this year out of total, at least, of an $85 billion first-year cut. the military is taking the biggest cut. california has a major military presence. mostly in southern california, but also, of course, in northern california around sacramento, and around monterey. that's going to be hit really hard, too. $87 million worth at least of education cuts, which means secondary education, some primary education, plus head-start, plus special education, there are all sorts of cuts coming through. will it affect the overall recovery in california? i think, perhaps, not so much, but i think a lot of people are going to be hurt. how th

he became the first chronicler of the japanese american experience and is credited with broadening the japanese -- broadening the definition of theater by bringing jap needs american stories to stages all across the country. he has collaborated with the most diverse american theater venues, from large mainstream houses to the most experimental venues to african american ethnic cally specific theaters reaching extraordinarily diverse audiences. from here to japan, his acclaimed sisters, maximoto premiered in 2005. in the last couple years he worked with camposanto on a fist of roses on male violence and an orchestral composition. many of his plays are collected in month more cherry blossoms published by washington press. among his awards are the civil liberties public education fund and lila wallace reader's digest award. phillip is also a respected independent film maker whose film recently premiered at sundance, but we're here to talk about his upcoming production, after the war. a jazz-infused drama set in post-war san francisco japan town in 1948 which chronicles the return of japan

so this made it into the chronicle and there are others appreciative of that. i, having been in a walker since 2005, feel vindicated, but sadly so 'cause that could have been me going down the street. so it's good to see all of you and i'm taking bruce lee and the loan ranger back home to my apartment where i'm always armed and dangerous. that was for officer julio [inaudible]. one of our finest. >> next speaker please. >> if you didn't find out we have a new pope and he has chosen a name of francis and he is from argentina so it is the first time a hope has been elected in the western hemisphere. last month someone took exception to some of my remarks. i'm amazed when someone challenges the actions of a police officer no one has the integrity to show up to offend their own actions. the reason that was filed against him is because the law strictly cites that it has to be an elected official or a department head and bottom-line i was in the military for quite a few years and one of the things i learned is the co is responsible for everything that goes on under h

the third part is in response to the op ed piece that margaret mcpeek wrote in the chronicle and the letters, i don't know if you've read them -- you should pick up -- the letters that a couple of, you know, irish americans wrote in response accusing cousin mcpeek of not having a sense of humor. it has to do with these tee shirts that target has produced for the st. patrick's day parade in which mrs. mcpeek derided the fact that they were making fun of the irish in the united states, you know, things like i survived the kelly murphy family gathering, things like that. and they wrote letters poking fun at what i thought was a couragous op ed piece. so this is in response to the irish americans who don't feel the pride that they should. and please excuse if i manhandle the irish manner of speaking. this is a joke told to me by one of my friends. he said that an american, an irish american, was golfing with his wife on a weekend. and he hit the ball into the rough. went looking for it. all of a sudden, a leprechaun jumped up. we're back to the leprechaun theme. he said, top of the morni

[applause] >> i cannot tell you how important as you chronicled these atrocious events that has taken place in your life. outside the beltway for a business to make it is hard enough and american businessmen going against these type of odds is unbelievable. you went toe to toe and have faired very well. the battle goes on. we have similar backgrounds. two different businesses and into different parts of the country, but i was a businessman with 1200 employs in the union's came after me so instead of chronicling and writing a great book, with the business to take on the union on the individual basis and working on policy itself. i see every day the playbook used by that seiu and other unions to force businesses into unionization. without an election. we know about the play book it came out at this index so hearing and it advocates criminal action it talks about the death by 1,000 cuts it is unbelievable it could exist without any action. i want to talk about the social justice groups that are out there. jobs with justice, able to union coalition, justice for janitors the seiu grew. the

he continues to appear and upon the and he writes for san francisco chronicle and perhaps what keeps him the busiest is up with that beautiful and mature beyond her years 11-year-old daughter sydney. she's amazing. let's hear it once again for the san francisco, the wonderful willie brown junior. we now present you with your award. >> honorable brown on behalf of the mayor's services we would like to present you with a living award for black history month. [ applause ] >> willie said, "off to the food". we are not done yet. this is your life. we want to acknowledge from the mayor's office. may cha is here. now sir, we have a very special presentation. let's welcome from savannah jazz l l c from san francisco international schedule and chairperson of the economic development committee n aacp . >> good afternoon, mayor brown, supervisors and friends. we are gathered here today to pay attribute to a man whose visionary guidance, leadership, preservation of america's only indigenous form jazz had made the city of san francisco a beacon for higher aesthetics around the world. i'm a jazz m

as you saw in the chronicle today and as you walk up and down market street what i'm interested in doing on the waterfront and we want to see the waterfront it is the classic commute. i'll get to the america's cup soon. i think that's an important part. but first transit first. clearly at mta we understand that to mean bicycle and pedestrian transportation. it pertains to the very constrained area within san francisco and the we don't have a lot of room to expand. if i can take the liability it have that describe transit first that's our battle cry going into the water front planning. this is a quick little spin hopefully going upward. as congestion goes up on the market streets it impacks buses and streetcars that have to fight their way through traffic. people give up on the trains and the buses they stop walking because they don't feel safe we're back to the starting point. this is the trend of what doing nothing points to. this assessment - this map is tilted so that the north is to the right. unfortunately, the color is not coming through but these are the projects. that was a forme