here's another picture, very pretty, from crissy field looking at the golden gate bridge.here are folks out there not nearly as crowded as 25 years ago. you'll remember that when about what, 300,000 people ended up on the bridge itself and they closed the bridge to traffic and the bridge actually flatten d out. there was some concern there. this year they decided to keep the bridge open and allow cars to continue on the bridge during the day and evening and then also keep the pedestrian walkways open. and then we at that point there are folks who can walk across it, drive across it but we don't have the masses we had 25 years ago. where are we going from here? okay, so we're going to give you a little background on what you need to do if you want to get out there for the fireworks show. here's what you need to know, there's basically no parking along the marina drive. shut down four maintenance as well. avoid those, the golden gate bridge will be shut down from 9:00 to 10:00 tonight. the best way to get there is to bike or walk once you get into the city. we also have real

john alston joins us live from crissy field. before the celebrations get underway, a sat discovery there. >> reporter: behind me you can see police activity not what we expected whether we got here this morning, a u.s. park police keeping speck at a timers from this section of the beach near crissy field. a man who was walking on the beach discovered a man's body in the sand partially clad wearing only jeans, unknown how the person got there, but, of course u.s. park police are looking into that. it happened shortly after 6:00 this morning and it is still a police scene here on the beach near crissy field. now on to the sell which you say about half million people are expected to enjoy it. the traffic is expected to be a mess. it's expected to be tied up much worse than yesterday. one-way traffic at marin headlands and look over the bridge. you have to approach from the back like the normal way. presidio is going to be closed to cars that don't have special passes. this morning we found one gentleman who walked along here just a

at crissy field, abc-7 news. >> alan: the crowds have been light but organizers expect them to grow. traffic has not been a operable hem but it's growing worse. here's a live picture over one of the trouble spots. let's bring in the mass roman to fill us in. >> reporter: we're on almost bard and pierce, and you're right, things seem to be going fairly well. traffic is kind of like, sort of like a normal weekend day, and people have been taking the advice of not coming into the city in cars-but that's not true in all areas. let's look from sky 7hd. what you're seeing are the people who decided to take a chance and drive into the city or those passing through and getting stuck in the crush from the anniversary bridge festivities. traffic is moving slow going towards the bridge and on 19th 19th avenue from geary to the bridge. almost bard is slow as you get up past the palace of fine arts and approach the span. we spoke to tom and oscar who decided mass transit or walking is better than driving today or tonight. >> i didn't want to but i had to do that. so we parked at the hotel and lef

live nearol crissy field, stephanie trunk, nbc news. >>> people began making their way to crissy fieldor the celebrations this morning. there was live music and entertainment all day long. we caught up with one family who came to san francisco from the central coast for the celebrations. >> it's really great. the crowds have been fairly light. there's something to do all along the way. we've just done about a four-mile hike from way down the coast, so it's been really beautiful. >> another popular attraction at crissy field today, the road trip through history. it was a showcase of vintage cars from 1937, the year the bridge first opened, to modern hot rods as well. >>> today's celebration was very different from the 50th anniversary in 1987. if you were around the bay area then you'll remember the massive crowds. a million people showed up to celebrate. when about 300,000 or so crammed onto the bridge, the arch of the span flattened. today, former san francisco mayor willie brown reflected on his experience 25 years ago. he was assembly speaker back then and was one of the people who

bridge during 75 years old >>> dozens of people expected to come out and enjoy the big festival at crissy field and watch fireworks. elizabeth when you're at this point. >>> this is part of the ambiance of the golden gate bridge a little wind and fog. we experienced the elements firsthand. a big celebration this weekend they're setting up tents and stages, they expect a lot of gridlock as well. the big shebang is 9:30 p.m. sunday night fireworks show some fire were shot off the bridge others will come from a barge in the bay and the organizers promise it will while you the best views will be between four. and ran aground, also of the marin headlands promises good for ops it caps of the day of celebration exhibits a boat parade and live music there will be no bridge walk. >>> without about how to better spread the crowd and out and spread the festival harkening back to 1937 when the bridge opened at the golden gate fiesta and we are having a golden gate festival. >>> traffic impact please do not drive, there will be no public parking in a presidio crissy field or in iran the green. use pub

noche, no seran televisados, y estaran precedidos por un gran festival en la zona de marina green y crissynas, por lo que no permitiran el acceso de carros particulares al parque presidio, ni habra estacionamiento disponible....se incrementara el servicio de autobuses publicos. si piensan manejar al festival no habra lugares donde estacionarse, por favor, camine, traiga su bicicleta, usen el transito publico josue argueta/residente de san francisco 1:08 creo que es mejor venir en transporte publico que en carro, es mucho mejor para salir luego en carro toma mas tiempo que para llegar pilar nino 1:16 este evento por supuesto es de caracter familiar, asi que las bebidas alcoholicas estan totalmente prohibidas...todo este terreno estara dedicado al festival que empieza desde las once de la manana hasta las once de la noche hoy se explico que esto sera gratuito, habra grupos de baile, entre ellos mexicanos, tambien desfile de embarcacione s y de carros antiguos. don richards/productor del festival 1:37 there will be a historic tiemeline.... habra una exhibicion de autos antiguos desde 1937, in

. >> on this commemoration, thousands converged on crissy field to see displays, including classic cars that first drove over the bridge, demonstration of the riveting, and a parade of ships in the bay, topped off with the uss nimitz passing under the bridge, and it's interesting to note that the military actually wanted a different color. >> the war department of the navy branch thought it should be a yellow and black striped configuration. >> but the bumblebee stripes aside, the only design by engineer joseph strauss was quickly criticized. >> in 1921 is what was dubbed by the local press at the time the ugly resident -- rat trap. >> the bridge has come a long ways and now 75 years since opening it's one of only a few structures in the world that has fan base. >> now, i should mention that it was a little bit easy for us to get in here this morning and park because there wasn't that much traffic. but there were some closures, obviously, and as this commemoration continues into the evening, going to get a whole lot more difficult because there's going to be more street closures. it has

activities will be held at crissy field, ghirardelli square and pier 39. everybody is urged to use public transportation. >> to make things more difficult there are a number of road closures in san distance the south bay, including the done bart top bridge project. that's where tomas roman is there to show us the driving obstacles. >> the closure of the done bart -- dumb bart -- dumbarton bridge affects thousands of drivers and people are being asked to walk or take public transportation. >> no place to park. >> the work on the dumb bart top bridge has been going on nonstop since caltrans closed is last night. over the three-day closure crews will be installing a larger expansion joint as part of an earthquake retroinch. >> some of the work includes raising the bridge five inches at the site of the seismic joins and we're in the process of replacing a steel joint that runs across the entire deck and allows the bridge to move during a seismic event safely. >> the bridge, which is used by an estimated 61,000 vehicles a day that travel between men low park an

the golden gate ferry from marin, bart will be adding extra service from the san francisco side to crissy field and marina green where all the festivities will be taking place. bay bridge toll very light dramatic sky out there as the sun is beginning to rise, no traffic issues metering lights off at this hour clear sailing on the upper deck wind advisory benicia, san mateo bridge for the next little while the dumbarton bridge closure begins tonight if you travel that you your alternates would be 92 to the north and 237 to the south. >>> still doing your job may be an ing your health. new study shows how work could be making you sick. >>> financial fallout from the facebook ipo. how much money the main bankers lost? >> plea to save say sports program heading for the chopping block why the cuts need to be made. >>> san francisco transit gets an earful over a plan for neared parking on sundays. why gist leaders say they feel targeted. >> closed captioning brought to you by mancini sleepworld. >>> good morning. fueling up before your holiday drive gas prices dipped well below april's highs we

>> crissy field, of course, where we're standing now is going to be front and center. but any place that you have an unobstructed view of that bridge is going to put on a show throughout the day and into the night. >> real quickly here, you do have some gear that's going to be for sale. i think you had a really snazzy hat in that bag. it's kind of a sample of what people can purchase, right? >> we're hoping for beautiful, sunny weather. and sunny or not, a hat is always a good thing to bring whenever you go outdoors. >> okay. >> also, i've got a water bottle in here. all these are available at the new bridge pavilion. they're important things to carry no matter how you want to enjoy this park. especially this weekend. >> thank you so much. we really appreciate it for coming out and letting us know the most important thing, you need to walk if you're going to be coming out here or take some sort of public transit. >>> let's get a look at our maps. we are tracking some activity. we talked about the showers and thunderstorms, the possibility of it yesterday. here they are

the have set up 10 stages are around crissy field. this has been 75 years of existence. we have some pretty cool archival footage of when the bridge was first built in the 1930's. it's hard to believe that not that long ago there was no bridge. what is in store for the celebration, and at the big chevet and will beat the fireworks show at 9:00 p.m. friday night. the best views were told between four. and the marine. the caps set off with a boat, parade and live music. there will be no bridge walk. >>> kind of harkening back to the 1937. we are having a golden gate festival. >>> the traffic impact, please do not drive. you can use public transit. there'll be bike parking. please do not drive. we will show you some video footage for that the the it anniversary coming up at 630 commie in the meantime our fog is always the concern. so far they've done this. they have used a high technology camera super impose on a sunny cultivate bridge. mike to kiss it photo at the top of the bridge. and they're using fog resistant technology. but so hopefully we could see the fireworks sho

live music and exhibits were set up from the marina green to crissy field. organizers say it was done on purpose to avoid what happened during the 50th anniversary when bigger than expected crowds packed the bridge. >> we have given everybody an opportunity to not have that elbow to elbow moment. >> pedro and miss wife moved here three years ago and he was impressed. >> you think it's insane on celebrate a bridge? >> i guess the golden gate bridge, it's not a bridge, it's more than a bridge. >> reporter: for many people it was educational. they showcased several items collected over the years. this was the original beacon and equipment and uniforms used back in the day were also on display. >> you are learning about a good friend. >> the this only sons are longtime residents and found it emotional. >> for living here as long as we lived here and it's always been a part. to be here today is quite moving. >> to everyone that waited for the finale they seem to be just as moved as well, it's more than just a bridge. >> it's connecting us to a city that has been

live music and exhibits were set up from the marina green to crissy field. organizers say it was done on purpose to avoid what happened during the 50th anniversary when bigger than expected crowds packed the bridge. >> we have given everybody an opportunity to not have that elbow to elbow moment. >> pedro and miss wife moved here three years ago and he was impressed. >> you think it's insane on celebrate a bridge? >> i guess the golden gate bridge, it's not a bridge, it's more than a bridge. >> reporter: for many people it was educational. they showcased several items collected over the years. the wd equipment and uniforms used back in the day we on display. >> you are learning about a good friend. >> the this only sons are longtime residents and found it emotional. here living here as long as we lived here and it's always been a part. to be here today is quite moving. >> to everyone that waited for the finale they seem to be just as moved as well, it's more than just a bridge. >> it's connecting us to a city that has been here a long time and people love th

the group will be heading out from the sports basement near crissy field at 8:00 this morning they will travel to virginia beach, a trip of 4,000 miles which they land to complete this 68 days. 18 disabled vets will be among those making the journey they include soldiers wounded in iraq and afghanistan. >>> looks like low clouds and fog as they get started this morning. >> let's check in with mike. >>> one of those days where you wear layers and as the day unfolds you peel them off. onshore breeze still blowing around the clouds banking up against the coast and making that left to the golden gate or lower lying areas along the coast and flooding us with clouds through the morning. 50s by 7:00, sunshine everywhere except for the coast by noon, 52, upper 50s around the bay and mid 60s inland. breezes pick up in the afternoon. we'll hang out in the mid 50s at the coast by 4:00 low 60s around the bay and upper 60s inland and then it will stay breezy around 7:00, calfire wants you to be careful if you are grilling. low 50s at the coast at 7:00 upper 50s around the bay low 60s inland. pollen

reporting from crissy field, mark matthews, abc7 news. >>> a major out the of town visitor will be part of the festival, it's the ussnemits and the crew of 3,000 sailors expected to travel through the golden gate at 1:00 this afternoon. it's one of the world's largest navel ships. the golden gate celebration is from all date all day with the main events, the fireworks show, beginning at 9:30 tonight. here is where it will all happen. the prime spot to see the fireworks is along the water front from fort point to east marina green and across the gate on the marin headlands. and chris i field, garadeli square and pier39. everyone is urged to take public transportation. the lark spur ferry service resumes this morning following with often day strike yesterday. mary curry said there will be ferry confidence service with extended hours from 11 this morning until 11 tonight for the bridge celebration. the inland boats man union said yesterday's job action was triggered when contract talks broke down friday night over working conditions. >> the work environment on some of these ferries is pret

point, crissy field, the presidio or marina green but the main event is fireworks at 9:39 on sunday night. the bridge will be closed from 9:00 to 10:00 to the fireworks display. we have link to the details on abc7.com. >> today president obama is setting politics aside to salute all americans who gave their lives. >> to words can ever bring back a loved one who has been lost. no ceremony can do just to their memory. no honor will ever fill their absence. but on memorial day, we come together as americans to let these families and veterans know they are not alone. we give thanks for those who sacrificed everything so the that we could be free. >> ama: in new york, west point military graduates received special praise from vice-president joe biden. most of the cadets were in elementary school during the september 11th terror attacks. the vice-president referred to them as the 9/11 generation lan plan san bruno american flags are flying next the graves of thousands of fallen veterans buried ate golden gate national system sear. scotted did the honors and decorate nearly 113,000 graves. it's

please do not drive, that is what experts said there been no public parking at the presidio crissy field and run the green. public transit a great option there will be free bicycle parking. no bridge walk like what they did in the 1980's for the 50th anniversary of the bridge, they are shedding down the bridge for a stretch of time before during and just after the fireworks show prepared. we have a lot to talk about with this. fog always an issue, tourism officials plan a few things in advance the planned ahead for fog, there is a a phone application you can become a certified golden gate bridge expert. we'll show you that in coming up. >>> 25 years ago i heard they had so many people on the bridge the bridge troop down 5 ft. or so >>> and of sound a little bit engineer said there is never any structural fears of the bridge collapsing the folks were on that it got scary at times. there are concerns with overcrowding and terrorism and a new threat posed 911, that is why they will not do that this year him. >>> a list of all the golden gate anniversary celebrations including closures aroun

they were stranded between crissy field and the golden gate bridge at 5:00 p.m. this evening. good samaritan boats came to the rescue, there were no injuries. after two years after a notice calling some cars a massive sinkhole was close to being repaired. in april 2010 heavy rains triggered the collapse of a storm drain in richmond. the final phase of repairs begins this weekend with reinforced storm pipe crews will have the $12 million project and by end of year. defiant behavior in court by the self-proclaimed mastermind of the 911 attacks and four co- defendants. the trial of the murder of the 911 attacks began today. jim crawford has more >>> he sat at the table at the front of the court room profess mastermind of the 911 attacks in the charge. captured in pakistan he is thinner his beard tinted red and when seated he said nothing. when military judge james paul asked questions about whether he wanted lawyers, he looked away. paul asked him eight questions and eight times the judge said " the accused refuses to answer " the other four suspects accused of turning hijackers

rescuers pulled a swimer to shore at crissy field and helped a climb they are the sea cliff area. tomas ramon is live wherever the coastguard is expecting an increase in these kinds of calls this weekend. >> reporter: hundreds of boats like those behind me will be on the bay for the memorial day weekend and the coastguard says they be out in force. they are asking people who will be near the water to avoid repeating today's two frightening incidents. >> this is the kind of cliff rescue that is becoming too common in the bay area. at about 1:30, firefighters were call to doold sea cliff avenue. on the stretcher is a boy add a along with a boy. >> one got stuck and other one went back down and called 911 to get us to respond. >> both boys are fine. these photos of the coastguard rescue were taken about 2:45. you can see coastguard swimmers plucking a teen out of bay near the yacht club on east beach. he saw the teens flashing and saying the next thing he knew a helicopter was overhead and soon the teen was brought ashore. >> they put him down and he looked a little dazed. he looked

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reporter: if you plan to participate sunday, no parking will be allowed around the bridge or the crissy area and the bridge will be closed sunday night from 9 to 10 p.m. for the fireworks. >> you can imagine with one hour of traffic shutdown, it going to take a couple of hours to flush that all out and get everybody moving and home. bring your backpack with lots of layers, water, flashlights be prepared to settle in and enjoy the date. >> reporter: dignataries point out celebrating the bridge is worth the effort. >> we are the result of those who came before us. and we are connected to those who come after us. that's what a bridge is, it connects one side to the other that we're connected today to our past and to our future. >> reporter: in addition to the parties sunday and the big fireworks show, the bridge is now worth another visit. they've now going to have guided tours, they have a visitor center. the golden gate bridge did get a makeover for its birthday. amy hollyfield, abc7 news. >>> you can expect other closures as well throughout the bay area this weekend. starting at 7 p.m.

is exciting >>> maybe hunter will take you >>> totally >>> thousands of people enjoy their day at crissy field as well as the toll plaza, not the only party in town in marin county folks enjoyed it and don knapp is there now >>> people came up to this end of the bridge to get a different feel it sustained people throughout the day and as they staked out seats. to get a look at the fireworks and no one was disappointed. you don't get seeds like this unless you put in the hours they started early >>> some made a day of that staking out territory at fort baker. with a own version of the seventh a birthday party. >>> i was right in the middle where it bowed >>> carol was there for the 50th party having fun until the bridge flattened out >>> we felt the bridge go down blowdown it was a scary moment. >>> she and others are content to celebrate the event on solid ground. this couple claimed their seats in the dirt at fort baker >>> 75 years it will not happen again we miss the 50th we thought what the heck >>> will you be a run for the 100? >>> we hope so and you are too >>> this may be the bes

rescuers pulled a swimer to shore at crissy field and helped a climb they are the sea cliff area. tomas ramon is live wherever the coastguard is expecting an increase in these kinds of calls this weekend. >> reporter: hundreds of boats like those behind me will be on the bay for the memorial day weekend and the coastguard says they be out in force. they are asking people who will be near the water to avoid repeating today's two frightening incidents. >> this is the kind of cliff rescue that is becoming too common in the bay area. at about 1:30, firefighters were call to doold sea cliff avenue. on the stretcher is a boy add a along with a boy. >> one got stuck and other one went back down and called 911 to get us to respond. >> both boys are fine. these photos of the coastguard rescue were taken about 2:45. you can see coastguard swimmers plucking a teen out of bay near the yacht club on east beach. he saw the teens flashing and saying the next thing he knew a helicopter was overhead and soon the teen was brought ashore. >> they put him down and he looked a little dazed. he looked

hours earlier, a different group began a different trek nearly two dozen wounded vets took off from crissy field on a cross country bike ride. army specialist loss the use of his legs serving his country. >> spinal cord injury in my lower back. >> reporter: he sees no reason to not be a cyclist. >> there's options to keep cycling. >> reporter: one of 21 undertaking this feat, two others are blind riding tandem others have traumatic brain injuries they are cycling from san francisco to virginia beach, 4,000 mile, 68 day trip. not to raise money, rather to raise spirits. >> people serving our country are like everyone else, whether they are able-bodied, disabled they haven't lost their hearts, miminds, soul to the great americans. >> reporter: ride is called "sea to shining sea." they are shining examples of strength and inspiration. >> there are so many people who made so many sacrifices with their lives, limbs, a lot of people on the ride have lost limbs and parts of their lives. it is great for people to keep that in mind. in everyday life you don't encounter those people that make those

hours earlier, a different group began a different trek nearly two dozen wounded vets took off from crissy field on a cross country bike ride. army specialist loss the use of his legs serving his country. >> spinal cord injury in my lower back. >> reporter: he sees no reason to not be a cyclist. >> there's options to keep cycling. >> reporter: one of 21 undertaking this feat, two others are blind riding tandem others have traumatic brain injuries they are cycling from san francisco to virginia beach, 4,000 mile, 68 day trip. not to raise money, rather to raise spirits. >> people serving our country are like everyone else, whether they are able-bodied, disabled they haven't lost their hearts, minds, soul to the great americans. >> reporter: ride is called "sea to shining sea." they are shining examples of strength and inspiration. >> there are so many people who made so many sacrifices with their lives, limbs, a lot of people on the ride have lost limbs and parts of their lives. it is great for people to keep that in mind. in everyday life you don't encounter those people that make those sa

if you can bike here, walk here, however you get to christie field -- crissy field and fort mason, thatl be the ideal viewing location. >> unlike the 50th anniversary party, this time there won't be the bridge walk. back in 1987, i was on that bridge. it was unbelievable. there was ped gridlock thousands of people -- ped gridlock -- pedestrian gridlock. thousands of people. not doing that again. ktvu.com has more details -- detail on this at ktvu.com. >>> the coast guard will lift the ban on racing past the golden gate today, just in time for the spinnaker cup race this route was put on eld -- race. this route was put on hold after five people died last month. >>> the nonprofit group heal the bay released its annual study today. the group samples waters taken from the ocean at 441 locations around the state. from the water, 98% of the locations received an a or b grade. 23 of 26 bayside locations also received an a or a b grade. >> in general open ocean beaches with no knowns pollution sources exhibit -- no known pollution sources. >>> a 13-year-old geography wiz from hayward today earn

reporter: if you plan to participate sunday, no parking will be allowed around the bridge or the crissy area and the bridge will be closed sunday night from 9 to 10 p.m. for the fireworks. >> you can imagine with one hour of traffic shutdown, it going to take a couple of hours to flush that all out and get everybody moving and home. bring your backpack with lots of layers, water, flashlights be prepared to settle in and enjoy the date. >> reporter: dignataries point out celebrating the bridge is worth the effort. >> we are the result of those who came before us. and we are connected to those who come after us. that's what a bridge is, it connects one side to the other that we're connected today to our past and to our future. >> reporter: in addition to the parties sunday and the big fireworks show, the bridge is now worth another visit. they've now going to have guided tours, they have a visitor center. the golden gate bridge did get a makeover for its birthday. amy hollyfield, abc7 news. >>> you can expect other closures as well throughout the bay area this weekend. starting at 7 p.m.

it was a hit at the bridge's 75th birthday celebration at crissy field, where we saw rosie the riveter and dozens of car classics to accompany the memory. zblt c >> the car and i are same age. the bridge is a little younger. >> and her bridge helped build the bridge from '33 to '36. he would have been 100. >> he thought it was a good job, and he brought money home to his family, you know. he says i was just lucky to have a job. >> reporter: a job that's grown into a legacy. >> beautiful. really is. very beautiful. i'm glad we can be here to honor my dad. >> reporter: stephanie chuang, nbc bay area news. >> lot of great stories there. >>> also have a good one here, ultimate celebration. young soldier makes a commitment c.ve and beyond the call theheu one he has for his country. >> that story next. he

celebrar la ocasion, que sera este domingo 27 de mayo desde las once de la manana, en las zonas de crissynt en san francisco, ---este concluira con juegos artificiales, que prometen ser espectaculares ,a las 9:30 de la noche.... topvo ---pero esta no es la unica celebracion en san francisco para el fin de semana; ya que se realizara el tradicional carnaval de la ciudad en el distrito de la mision. --el sabado durante todo el dia se estara llevando a cabo el festival del carnaval, y el gran desfile comienza el domingo a las 9 y media. cu ---las autoridades de transito de la bahia, le recuerdan que a partir de esta noche, el puente "dumbarton" estara cerrado a la toda circulacion. take vo ---por eso, le recomiendan buscar alguna ruta alterna ya que el puente estara cerrado todo el fin de semana feriado para que sea sometido a una remodelacion anti-sismica. take half slab ---el cierre comenzar a partir de las 10 de la noche del viernes, y se reabrira a la circulacion hasta el martes 29 de mayo a las 5 de la maÑana. ---las vias alternas son los puentes de san mateo, el bay bridge, o el de ric

a lot of activities og on this weekend, certainly over in crissy field we shot some video -- you cant of the festivities out here. we saw some lights going on this morning. it may -- that may be part of the festivities. we're -- we're out here live and out of here with captain charles jennings. charles if we can talk to you about this weekend and about trying to -- trying to see the fireworks and some of the activity going on, robbery you won't get a much better view. >> that will no longer be the best it's -- if the best place to be. you -- you said you were booked out. you really want to call those companies 'ferry service. >> call them as quickly as you can. if they are not sold up, they can. what are you hoping the passengers get a chance to see. >> i want them to see the fireworks show for the golden gate. just being out here and celebrating the birthday. testimony -- it will be beautiful. >> all right -- all right. thank you captain for bringing us out here letting us see some of the spectacular fews of the bridge. the thing is, of course, getting out here. public transportatio

mean and if yes then russia in its present state or something like that i do believe in even more crissy but the democracy is sometimes it's so much focused on totally electronic elections i think that democracy is. why the concept and we don't have just to think about it. could be somehow done with i don't know issuing electronic digital signatures to every every citizen or using our mobile phones i think the democracy is more about influencing particular government. decisions is about trying to find and state some priority issues i believe that we could introduce some kind of a federal level regulation on that so that. every every single government institution should use this data from coming coverage from this information systems that are being used almost every day. and use this information with the same responsibility as they for example have to proceed as their. incoming paper based mail from from from citizens are another topic intellectual property is another thing that really requires requires regulations not only in russia but in general globally i know that your predecessor ca

because the event authority is not going to be doing programming in national park service lands at crissy field or aquatic park, the city will take the lead on the relationship to make sure that those parks have an adequate staffing and have an appropriate commitment from the city to strore those parks once the events are over. we're continuing to dialogue with the national park service in conjunction with their nepa compliance process. but we're very much looking forward to completing that in the next few weeks. sime here to answer questions. but i want to compliment the work of the port staff and everyone else in the city to get us here today and also our partners at the event authority. thanks. >> thank you, mike. i just wanted to do a few thank yous and then i have one technical amendment recommended by the city attorney's office on resolution 12-34. i wanted to thank acoc and mark buell who chairs acoc and kerry mcclellin who's the executive director. they're both working to really cover a lot of the city's costs, including port's lost rent. we're very appreciative. we have a number

. >> reporter: a concert by mickey heart of the grateful day is taking part at the stage on crissy field is taking place. an historic site at the mar eus n museum is taking place. speaking of marin we're going to talk to caraliu. >> reporter: there's a traffic bottleneck going on right now. you can see a long line of head lights still hundreds of cars trying to get out of the parking lot here at fort baker, both the parking lot and makeshift parking lot on the grass. you can see the parking attendants with the orange flags trying to wave people by. trying to keep traffic moving smoothly. you can see the cars snaking their way out of here that's toward the tperd -- toward the entrance. the families tells us they loved the nigh works show. this is absolutely worth the wait and folks telling me they expected for the delays and even prepared for them. you can see these folks everyone at least having a good time despite the delays. officials tell us it'll be between 11:00 to 12:30 before they get everyone out. >>> and take a look at this live picture from news chopper number two, this is at t

have often been credited for empowering the arab youth invest triangle to shake off decades old talk crissy fans of social media say that without. facebook you tube or twitter the arab spring wouldn't health been so sweeping so contagious but there's also a growing number of those who believe that without these websites the arab revolutions wouldn't have been so deadly and so destructive. this may be the most disturbing video from the syrian frontlines as we had an opposition activist allegedly buried alive by process troops the back story claims the victim was caught in possession of a video he intended to santa al-jazeera whatever his initial footage was in terms of the impact it was no match for his alleged execution which ran viral on you tube presented as yet more proof of the inhumanity of the regime i mean while the authenticity of this video is still highly questionable these contrived and staged you tube videos are used by the opposition to justify a western backed regime change projects on the contrary the creativity of syrian opposition fighters has already been exposed for when

jade hernandez is at crissy field in the city and talked about the rescues of the coast guard of more than laf a dozen people. >> reporter: not photographer from here the coast guard dropped morph than a handful of surfers rescued. the problem today, wind or truly the lack of. watch as this kite surfer loses the wind. he becomes stuck without a way to get back to shore. this man ran to get help. >> today was a big day for kite surfers, for sure. >> reporter: what began with one downed kite surfers ended with eight others being rescued. this surfer bobbing in the water was the ninth rescue call for the coast guard today. the coast guard sent out a 47' lifeboat and launch a whopper and accepted assistance from not only a good samaritan, the chp and the san francisco fire department. >> it's like clock work when they start to come in, and the wind today died. >> reporter: one surfer who preferred not to detail his troubles on the water tolds us off-camera he got caught just outside of the golden gate bridge. a coast guard spokesman stationed in sausalito explained whyy losing wind power

let me begin to show you where it happened here, up west there, crissy field. he was on a field trip with friends. he got in this cold water in san francisco bay. got caught in the current. there is very good photographs shot by two witness who's were here as it happened. there is a helicopter coordinating first to find the young man. he was hard to find at the time. the chopper hovered. there is a two witnesses. this is eddie burke first. >> looked like he's just lying there. he was pretty tired and cold. >> right time. right moment, right place. >> how did he look? he looks tired. they put him down. he looked a little dazed. and being questioned or nothing was happening. looked like he's on the side. >> and we're told there is a life guard who brought him n we're -- we can say this is a lucky young man. we're told he's cold and shaken up, but okay. and that tide had pulled him roughly 300 yards from the beach. and into the middle of the bay. and there is witnesses saying it was taking him away from shore. >> that is a swift response that saved him. a 13-year-

among the main events are musical permits at crissy field and there will be a classic boat parade in the bay and big fireworks at:309:30. >>> there is no parking available so down on walking beaking or using public transportation and no south dakota allowed. dog must be and a leash and large crowds may cause cell phone service to be limited. be sure to dress in layers to enjoy both the sunshine or fog and brig water bottles and flashlights for your group. head over to ktvu.com for more on the anniversary celebration. you can find a slide show of the early days of the iconic span. just click on the golden gate at 75 tab. >>> a surprise strike today left golden gate ferries docked all day. the move left some people without a way to get across the bay. ktvu's noelle walker reports what the strike means for tomorrow's celebration of the golden gate bridge. >> i don't know, but i've been told. >> i don't know, but i've been told. >> golden gate just ain't got soul. >> reporter: instead of riding the wave to the city, workers with the golden gate ferry system walked the picket line. >> we'

participants dressed in orange and red and formed the number 75 at crissy field to commemorate the 75th anniversary. today's event was put by the national park service and golden gate park conservancy. in the city one of the largest celebrations of asian culture. >>> san francisco's 8th annual asian heritage street celebration was held at the civic center. the event featured lots of music, dancing and food from several asian countries. organizers tell us that the event gives asian-americans a sense of belonging. >> to be able to bring all the asians to the and we feel like vietnamese, i'm not alone because if we're asian, we are big as a group. >> today's event is part of the asian-pacific-american heritage month celebrated nationwide. >>> in news of the world tonight in syria a car bombing killed at least nine people today. the bomb targeted a military complex, which houses branches the military and fair force intelligent. no one has claimed responsibility for the attack. latest bombing come days after the un secretary-general blamed al-qaida fort bombing in damascus that killed 55 peo

they were stranded a half mile away from crissy field. bother called the coast coast and the fire department. six surfers were picked up by would good samaritan boats and they were transferred to a coast guard ship. the seven seventh server was russia by sf fire. >> alan: protesters took over part of the ten-ache ter proper known as the gill track on april 22nd and say they wanted the throond be used a a sustainable farm. uc officials were in talk with any "occupy" farm group but talks so far have stalled. >> ama: hopefully you can can see the moofnlt it was the biggest and brightest moon of the year, thanks to its elliptical orbit it's closer to the earth than ever. people came to the science center. >> it's the closest it has ever been to earth, my mom said. >> checking out the super moon, which is up there, and with the telescope. >> what do you think about the moon? >> it's getting closer. as soon as it rises. >> ama: the moon will bring unusually high tides because of. >> alan: viewers have been sending us pictures. this is from sout

they pulled a swimmer off around crissy field and then they had another incident in the sea cliff area. the coastguard coastguard is expecting an increase in those calls. >> this is rescue that is much too common in the bay area. they were called to sea cliff avenue on san francisco, on the stretch ser a 13-year-old boy who along with his friend tried to climb the cliff's face. >> they both tried to climb. one got stuck, the other went back down and called 911 to get a response. >> both boys were fine. both were checked out at a local hospital. these photos were taken at about 2:45. you can see swimmers plucking a teen out of the bay on east beach. they saw the teen flashing and next a helicopter was overhead and the teen was brought to shore. >> they put him down and he looked a little dazed and nothing was happening. he looked like he was on his side and chilled. >> these two incidences show the need for common sense and water safety this memorial day weekend according to the coastguard. >> we anticipate there will be a lot of people on the water. we also have a scheduled tow of the

was alluding to weather-wise authorities are asking drivers to an individual the area no parking at crissyfield and marina full bridge closure 9 p.m. pedestrians asked to clear the bridge 5 p.m. sunday fireworks begin 9:30 traffic will be a mess in the area golden gate ferry is offering extra service on sunday as well. elsewhere around the bay critical mass this evening at 6:00 at justin herman plaza that will affect your getaway commute if you are heading out of town for the long holiday weekend. carolina and sonoma boulevard, terry mcsweeney has been reporting on police activity that intersection is closed as is part of highway 29 alternate would be mare island way or broadway. >>> coming up on 6:20. uh-oh new research says going into work could make a common illness worse. >>> going once, going twice, sold! the price paid for a slice >>> good morning. giant beat up on the marlins in miami last night 14-7 most runs in game all season they will go at it again tonight a's were off will take on the yankees tonight. >> sure it is not football season? 6:24. you can have your cake and eat it t

riders will start gathering at crissy field.cyclists are expected to reach virginia beach on july 28. >>> time 7:37 on this memorial day monday. there are some changes and closures that drivers should expect today. bart is running on its sunday schedule. that means service won't really begin until 8:00 this morning. and parking permits and fee requirements in the bart station parking lots will not be enforced. trains for today's giants- diamond bags game will be running. game time is 2:05. >>> san francisco's muni line still shut down this morning for rail repair. that work is also shortened the j church line to church and market streets. both of those lines should be open again on june 4. >>> and first street in san francisco also closed between mission and howard streets. that's so the work can be done on the new trans bay transit center and the new temporary bridge that's built along first street to help you get around is set to reopen at 5:00 a.m. tomorrow. >>> obviously they picked this because they know it's memorial day w

75th anniversary celebration was an all-day event music and exhibits set up from the marina green to crissy field, three miles in all. the festivities didn't mean an end to the celebrations there will be other bridge-related events throughout the year. >> traffic back to normal this morning. i was heavy last night tens of thousands tried to make their way out after the fireworks show. before that traffic slowed to a crawl on lombard and grade lock along park presidio and 19th avenue, the brynn was shutdown for an hour last night. >> people had fair warning on name >>> questions are being asked about the structural safety of the bay bridge. caltrans' records show a builder may have compromised the span's tower the builder did not report a section of concrete failed to harden before it was tested that meant no examination or repair was done. also, records show two of the piles built to hold up the main tower were not tested properly. caltrans inch cysts the bridge is safe. >>> memorial -- insists the bridge is safe. >>> memorial day honors will get underway in a few hours, parade 10:30 from t