she's fighting to unseat dianne feinstein. >> i think dianne feinstein is absolutely out of touch. she certainly doesn't understand new media and the new online world. >> reporter: the 49-year-old told us her first career was as an ibm analyst. but she quit her job to work for those with autism. she says she is now ready to work for everybody in california. >> when you have the governor of nevada and governor of texas coming to the state and entizing businesses out we're going to have to put together a panel and really work with corporations here in california to convince them to stay. >> reporter: amkin says there's a lot of undecided voters and that her biggest hurdle, many californians don't know who she is. >> my job is to make sure they know i'm an al -- an alternative to dianne feinstein. >> reporter: amkin says she has asked for a debate numerous times but has been denied. >>>-- today's apparent cyber attack targeted wells fargo's website. the bank tweeted an apology for what it called limited access to its website. last week service on websites for both bank of america and

i think dianne feinstein is able to overcome the double by yes. for example,, early in her career and san francisco as mayor a lot of attention was paid to her entire hand how expensive and somebody noticed she looked like snow white. [laughter] of that has stayed with her through the years. one year she was being considered for the presidency with seven diminutive candidates. [laughter] just like snow white and the seven dwarfs. but as she matured she would look very state labor grotius very tall and sufficiently feminine but it makes her look like a highly successful businesswoman. careful attention to the attire but she found a way it is interesting comparing her style of barbara boxer newspaper accounts if she knows their politics and style, barbara boxer as an aggressive style. if you know, the research that is out there on the feminine style it is a classic example. the feinstein style is different. is very lawyerly. she presents evidence it is assertive, a strong but not overly aggressive. she avoids problems with women manages to finesse a

she's fighting to unseat dianne feinstein. >> i think dianne feinstein is absolutely out of touch.he certainly doesn't understand new media and the new online world. >> reporter: the 49-year-old told us her first career was as an ibm analyst. but she quit her job to work for those with autism. she says she is now ready to work for everybody in california. >> when you have the governor of nevada and governor of texas coming to the state and entizing businesses out we're going to have to put together a panel and really work with corporations here in california to convince them to stay. >> reporter: amkin says there's a lot of undecided voters and that her biggest hurdle, many californians don't know who she is. >> my job is to make sure they know i'm an al -- an alternative to dianne feinstein. >> reporter: amkin says she has asked for a debate numerous times but has been denied. >>>-- today's apparent cyber attack targeted wells fargo's website. the bank tweeted an apology for what it called limited access to its website. last week service on websites for both bank of america and ch

dianne feinstein. but she was the kind of calm in hand a stable political figure the city needed after all the trauma in the 1970s with jonestown, the people's temple, the assassinations of mayor moscone, harvey milk and so on. the city triumphed again because of the 40 niners. most people don't think of sports teams is having a mystical power, but i think the 40 niners scummy team that merit the eccentricities of san francisco itself are very poetic. coach bill walsh more of a poet in some ways that gladiator really brought the city together with the first super bowl but dream 1882. and finally the way the city dealt with aids is pretty significant. here's a city that's gone through times over gay writes, gay the liberation in the 70s and on the streets here. and the city could have gotten really fat words. it could have slipped into the abyss at that point. people did know how to buy a suspect in the early days of the epidemic was panic that began to rise in san francisco in throughout the country. p

senator dianne feinstein is seeking reelection. she is being challenged by this woman. and even she admits a lot of people don't know a lot about her. one of her top priorities is to keep jobs in california. >> when you have the governor of nevada and texas coming to our state monthly and enticing wises out, we'll have to put together a jobs panel and really work with corporations here in california to convince them to stay. >> and she also says feinstein is out of touch and doesn't understand new media. >>> time now 4:44. in the race for the white house president obama and republican presidential nominee target the battleground state of ohio today. president obama will campaign at college campuses hoping to court young voters. romney continues his bus tour. he will be working hard to reverse the polls that show president obama is leading in ohio. >>> republican vice presidential candidate paul ryan is tying president obama to the replacement ref knees. >> i think these refs work part time for the obama administration and budget office. they see the national debt clock

i'll speak with california delegates and senator dianne feinstein and kamala harris. i hope you will join us. you can catch us anytime at kqed.org/thisweek. i'm belva davis. thank you for watching. good night. >> the following kqed production was produced in high definition. [ ♪ music ]

sn>> and joining me now is senar dianne feinstein, intelligence committee chair.america safe, can we be sure an attack like that will never happen again? >> we can be be sure we've made many changes and learn some very hard lessons, andrea. one of the big changes is all the stove pipes are down, intelligence is red teamed, the fbi now has a national security branch, staffed by 10,000 people. i mean how could it be that people were learning how to fly planes and not land. these were the kinds of things they would look out for. and as bob mueller said in open session to us, we've had 20 attempts at the last year and every one of them has been stopped. i think that's good news. so we have learned. we have a counterterrorism center that specializes now in threats to the homeland. we have a director of national intelligence to provide coordination over the 16 different intelligence agencies. no longer are they their own spheres, they're part of a network. there have been changes and we have learned hard lessons. >> how important is the killing yesterday in yemen of the

urging the president to issue the executive order, dianne feinstein said the threats are to wait forreategislation. the executive order can issue cyber security standards and provide technical assistance to willing to take voluntary steps to improve their security. new executive order is necessary at all. onks to these and anncr: a good job. it's the key to a good life. but it isn't always easy to find one... a vote for question seven is a vote for maryland bs. two thousand construction jobs to build a new resort casino. four thousand permanent jobs, paying... on average fifty five thousand a year. six thousand jobs from increased tourism... and table games like blackjack and poker. add it up: it's twelve thousand new maryland jobs. but to build it you have to vote for it. vote for question seven. and get maryland back to work. >> melanoma is being diagnosed at a rapid rate among young in their 20s. oftentimes, it is hidden in unusual places. pity professionals are playing a detection -- beauty are playing a key role in detection. >> at least a few times a year, refer someone to a dermat

decades now, here in san francisco supporting our efforts to reach out to china on behalf of them, dianne feinstein who established our sister city our protocol chief, i am honored to be here. a 12 take a brief moment to say a few things on behalf of the state of california. like san francisco, california has always been a state of dreamers, and doors, and entrepreneurs. a state head -- that has prided itself of being on the leading and cutting edge of new ideas. we're one of the most diversity's, san francisco is the largest per-capita chinese population of many in the united states in the most diverse state in the world's most averse democracy. the delegation will appreciate this as you walk the streets of san francisco at our best as it is across the state. people are living and a dancing together across every conceivable and imaginable difference. i have believed the world looks to us to say it is -- if it is possible to live together across every conceivable difference. we're proud of our home and place in history and proud of our example. but we also are humble in the context of the

to get the 20777 and there was dianne feinstein there was also another familiar face, gabrielle giffords will be in attendance tonight. she has been busy with her husband, former astronaut. they have a political action committee called gabby pak.. was welcomed after recovering from a shot in the head in the month of january. >> president bill clinton offered some bold points of speech yesterday with a standing ovation of 48 speech. last night he provided a clearer picture of what the race is about. >> democrats, we think the country works better with a strong middle-class. . and with their relentless focus on the future. with a government working together to promote growth. and broadly share prosperity. you see, we are all in this together. it is a far better philosophy and you are on your own accor. for the latest news, weather and traffic check out our new news channel comcast 192. [ fingers tapping ] [ rain pattering ] [ heels clicking ] [ female announcer ] yoplait light tastes great now... ♪ ...and feels great later 20 delicious flavors of yoplait light, now at 90 calories each. yop

and then dianne feinstein is refusing to participate in a debate with her challenger.on't even answer questions about her obstruction. look at this. >> i got to ask you about this. she wants to debate you l.a. times came out you ought to debate her? >> i'm running my own campaign. thank you, mark. >> is there any more you can add to that? >> three or four meetings in southern california, that is what i'll continue to do. >> wouldn't it be bet for the voters to hear both sides? >> thank you very much. >> sean: another example of a democrat running scared. the author of "suicide of a superpower," and bob bechel. beck will wouldn't run away from a fight like that? >> no he would not he was with jimmy carter. he came out and debated ronald reagan. he is ready to get into battle. >> there you go again. >> buchanan, he took the convention and actually bore right through it like ryan. i remember that. that is one, remember i said devil wrote that speech. that is when pat introduced me. >> sean: it was received very well. >> i still said the devil wrote it. >> sean: state of t

this was a demonstration outside of dianne feinstein's office. and demanding it not be torn down. the new deal moved in and gave rural areas water and electricity. this is one in modock county and we have cheaper electricity. and then, there were sustainable communities, people think they are discovering this at this time. this one was done in georgia. this is one in maryland green belt outside of washington d.c. this is right outside of the co-op. and then urban roads like this in the los angeles river and this is being built. this is mira loma park. this is lark merced blvd. it's all made of clay. it's going to slump. these are the roads built in the oakland hills. nate, red woods. skyline. and enabled them to go up and develop the hills. the rural roads that go through the coast range. this enabled them to get their stuff to market. this is at road built by the ccc. this is a bridge. this is highway one and you won't know, except you look at the bridge and you will see dates, 1938, 1939. the airstrips are ccc. and the one out at treasure island. long beach, burbank. this is oak

. >>> closer to home the woman fighting against dianne feinstein is working hard to get her name out> time now 5:38. we will see sal. he will help you get where you need to go. >> that is right dave and pam. so far so good around the bay area. we are seeing traffic that is moving well around the area. this is 237 westbound. this is moving well. this one of the first areas to become crowded here. right now it still looks good. if you are driving a little farther up or farther down as you might depending on where you are, traffic does look good. we are looking at contra costa county as well. the traffic is getting busy in antioch. 680 still looks good. 880 is a nice shot between vallejo and richmond. on the nimitz freeway we spoke about it in oakland. westbound 92 could have a little congestion there as you head out to highway 101. we'll tell you more about this and the rest of the drive. now let's go to steve. >>> we have a lot of fog on the coast. middle of september there is a big fog bank out there. temperatures kind of stuck for this time of year. fog and then sun. not much change

. >> reporter: that is why dianne feinstein called for a special investigation into gas prices in the wake of the chevron refinery fire. consumer editor tom vacar ktvu channel 2 news. >>> the dumbarton bridge closure is in its final hours. the bridge is expected to open before midnight. that is 5 hours ahead of schedule. it has been closed since friday so workers could install a seismic joint. the repairs will be done after this weekend but final adjustments will need to be made. the project should be cleated by -- completed by 2013. here is a look at the alternate routes. the northern detour route takes you to the hayward, and across the bridge. the southern detour takes you tasan jose and across high -- to san jose and across highway 237. >> at san francisco state university two students were diagnosed with chickenpox. one student may have possibly exposed people on the way to school on bart or the muni. the second student lives in campus. >> food trucks are at the center of a new plan to help san francisco's homeless. ktvu's david stevenson is live in san francisco with the details

. >> that is dianne feinstein. leon panetta is also on capitol hill. white house says there's no evidence so far suggesting the deadly attacks by libyan protesters was me pred tate -- premeditated. >>> turning to the bay area. there was drama overnight when a shooting came to an end. claudine wong has more. >> reporter: good afternoon, tori. yes, school is in session here at fair oaks elementary school. official officials have put up tape marking where this clays came to an end. this morning, the principal got to school and the press and knew something it happened -- had happened. he quickly learned the damage to the front of the school all left behind by a high-speed chase that ended here. >> we have a school messenger system and we're -- we're getting people know they can come and that they are safe. >> reporter: the chase started here at magazine and lincoln, this spot two counties, three freeways and 16 miles away from where -- from where it all ended. >> m police say it started when vallejo detectives spotted the suspect vehicle. but when officers

most to her is what her two daughters -- their two daughters thought of her speech as she told abc's dianneyer. >> and the president of the united states of america, barack obama! >> she was there with her husband for his big moment tonight. ♪ >> michele, i love you so much. a few nights ago, everybody was reminded just what a lucky man i am. [ applause ] >> reporter: her own speech had launched this convention on tuesday and enthralled the convention floor. >> i see the concern in his eyes, and i hear the determination in his voice as he tells me, you won't believe what these folks are going through, michele. it's not right. we've got to keep working to fix this. we've got so much more to do. >> reporter: it was a personal story with a deeply political sub text. afterwards, a phone call from the white house. >> what did the president and your daughter say to you? >> they called me in the car, and the girls had already gone to bed because he said they were exhausted. it was a late speech, but he said he was so proud. >> and then the fan with the fewest words. 11-year-old sasha. >> the next

. >> belva: dianne feinstein has talked about the gridlock in congress. >> what they have simply done is oppose the president. not cooperate. in no way, shape or form do they cooperate. it is a huge mistake. what goes around comes around. to put the senate in a position of just where one party is just recalcitrint, it doesn't stand together. >> we need to stand to win back the house for democrats. >> belva: redistricting has led to competitive races for the large number of seats. delegate walter johnson is from kings county, where the newly drawn district is a hotly contested race. >> we will keep pounding the pavement and keep calling and knocking on door and do our part to get people out. we will not stop. our intent is to turn that red community blue again. >> belva: last week, we reported on republican sentiment that california is essentially a failed state. this week, lieutenant governor galvin neusome fired back. >> manufacturing is up in jobs. the service industry is up in jobs. >> for certain, san francisco is the third lowest unemployment rate in the state of california. we'r

>> right before the show, i spoke with senator dianne feinstein, the chair of the senate intelligenceand asked about secretary clinton's comments. >> the secretary of state is correct. we have tried to help libya in every way, shape or form and now, our ambassador, who was somebody very skilled in the area and had been in jerusalem and cairo and a number of other places and had helped in the transition is murdered. as well as three other americans and this is unacceptable. >> you were briefed today. can you tell us the latest you know about what happened or who was responsible? >> i think this is the investigation that's going on now. it isn't clear. and nobody quite knows. you know -- has done a message avenging the death of an al qaeda leader. i think that was too soon to have caused the event, but it may well be. >> so you think it could be al-qaeda? >> i think it could be. i can't say it was, but it could be. their weapons were somewhat sophisticated. they blew a hole in the building. they started a big fire and that's how the ambassador died, in the fire. >> it would seem if it w

in urging the president to issue the executive order, senator dianne feinstein said the threats are too legislation. she was quoted as saying the executive order can issue sever security standards and provide technical assistance willing -- for companiewilling to take voluntary steps. "forbes magazine" had an editorial stating tha n no exececutive orde is necessary. links to these and other stories anncr: a good job. it's the key to a good life. but it isn't always easy to find one... a vote for question seven is a vote for marand jobs. two thousand construction jobs to build a new resort casino. four thousand permanent jobs paying... on average fifty five thousand a year. six thousand jobs from increased tourism... and table games like blackjack and poker. add it up: it's twelve thousand new maryland jobs. but to build it you have to vote for it. vote for question seven. andet maryland back to work. when we switched to fios, we got better tv, better phone, better internet. it was like somebody like took our computer shook all the junk out of it. we're actually getting more for our mone

[applause] >> when i first started in this business in 1984, dianne feinstein and the mayor had a thingth cabdrivers and she appointed a counsel to look at it. and they appointed in lieutenant to study the industry. he was supposed to talk to everybody and get their opinion and find out how the business worked. we have had a lot of trouble getting a hold of the sky. he finally showed up about two months later. he walked into the room and started to tell us what the cab business was light. he did not ask one thing no question. he spent two hours at the airport on a tuesday in april and he was telling us how the airport work. i corrected him and he started screaming at me and if it came down to a fight, the police would be cabdrivers. -- beat the cabdrivers. ñrmove forward to 2009, and a woman came and her words were that the m.t.a. was coined to get its money, -- going to get its money and it would be the best we can do for everybody and it would be totally fair. we began to negotiate the price deadpan, -- the pilot plan, which was totally fair. everybody got something and nobody got eve

would love to see julian a songe brought to justice and many republicans and even some democrats like dianne feinstein so the power elite in washington will probably stop at nothing to get its hands on julian a songe for releasing the cable gate scandal and embarrassing the state department but openly they're not going to say why i don't know this is well i think that they don't want to look bad in the international arena they don't want to look vindictive so they're saying this is a matter for sweden in these other countries to work out but i think probably behind the scenes united states is aging on britain i find it rather difficult to believe that britain would not have made these threats without having been pressured by washington given the fact that a number of whistleblowers are being persecuted by the u.s. government as a matter of fact the obama administration is considered to be waging an unprecedented war on. whistleblower's how do you think that will play in this fight against extradition for julian the songe and impact the entire whistleblowing movement well i think you'd have t

>> my name is dianne wesley smith and i am a member of the black human rights leadership council of san francisco. first point that i would like to make is under the redevelopment watch, as the city's african american population declined from 88,000, 11 percent of the city's population in 1990, to 48,000, six percent in 2010. the proportion of american african felony arrests rose from 45 percent in 1990, to 55 percent in the 2000s, with little variation over a decade. this is under the redevelopment's watch. contract compliance has been blai tantly disregarded. we have been left out in bay, view, hunter point's residents as employment opportunities. we ask that any member of the new oversight committee, first of all, we ask that our board of supervisors, have some account ability and stand up and accept some responsibility for the oversight committee. but i also request that there be three members from bay view's hunter's point and i am asking for three because we might get one. but definitely, i am asking for three. so, two would be fair because we are largely impacted. we request that

. >> thank you, dianne. >> madam president and members of the commission, peter albert from mp a and a little background on the people plan, this document is one of a dozen or about a dozen plans that were required to be prepared or at least agreed to be prepared between the city and the america's cup event authority. clearly transportation was one of the biggest sources of optimism and maybe anxiety about what we could do to make sure that the america cup experience is a positive one for san francisco. >> we have a huge advantage of getting out ahead of this, almost 18 months we have been working on this plan. the original people plan drafted in march, we refined it in september. and now, what we are learning if this needs to be a living document, because the changes to the conditions, the experience that we had in august and how we prepare for this coming week and how we prepare for 2013. these are the things that really shape the plan and make the plan more responsive to the needs. >> i start out with a lot of reassurance that what we saw in august was tremendously helpful for us

senators barbara boxer and dianne feinstein. asking them to request a comprehensive review of the u.s. anti doping agency. the request follows the agency's decision to strip cyclist lance armstrong of his tour de france titles and ban him for life. >>> our coverage of the petaluma national little league team continues. a team that took third place in the little legal world series continues to get a hero's welcome. we show you the giant star that gave them a pizza party. >> awesome. really lucky to have this. really lucky. once in a lifetime. >> reporter: cain hosted a pizza party for them celebrating a remarkable season that ended with petaluma national taking third place in the little league world series. >> it's crazy, we see him on tv all the time and now we're sitting and eating pizza with them. >> reporter: cain says sitting down with the team brought back fond memories. >> that was the foundation for all of us. we all started some where. we all started in a backyard some where, playing little league with our buddies. >> re

i was here when harvey milk and the mayor was slain and dianne feinstein was seated as mayor.ave been in politics ever since. yen i currently work for common cause. i work with the women sprites group for many years. i stepped down in 2008. and-- i work with women's rights groups for many years. i saw there was an opening at common cause to be in northern california organizer, and i wanted to work with young people. i have a nine-year-old daughter and i worry about her future. what i really want to work for is a sustainable democracy where the air and water in all of these things are taking care of. i am very happy to be here today. in i am always excited about the beautiful things and the visionary things of san the politics. having said that, i want to say that this move to put this on the ballot, i am part of a national coalition that is taking citizens united as a common problem. we firmly believe that getting at the root of the money and politics is really the thing we need to do. thank you for this. thank you for this. >> think hank you? any other public comment? seeing