end of april the hunger strike number jumps to one hundred members of congress take note senator dianne feinstein writes the obama administration urging them to begin sending home those eighty six prisoners that have already been cleared for release and then on april thirtieth and president obama himself is forced to address the situation i get no for the first time in several months it is not a surprise to me that we've got problems in guantanamo criticism begins mounting against the force feeding policy the american medical association writes to defense secretary chuck hagel saying the practice violates medical ethics may sixteenth the hunger strike reaches one hundred days and further grows to one hundred two prisoners with thirty undergoing force feeding a week later may twenty third president obama. in addresses kuantan imma get more has become a symbol all around the world for an america that flouts the rule of law he announces he's reopening the shuttered office in the state department in charge of finding ways to transfer prisoners out of guantanamo he also announces the lifting

wong, i also want to call really quickly dianne lau yee at [speaker not understood], and [speaker not understood], francis scott key parent who -- i know they're surprised, but i have a few words for you. >> my name is susie loftus [speaker not understood]. my husband and i were doing the tours and anxious to figure out whether or not we could make public schoolwork for our family, exactly what supervisor tang explained. we walked into this tiny school in the outer sunset and met this man, mr. wong, who was sitting in a very modest office. doesn't even have a vice principal, even though there's 500 students. so, he can use that money to actually fund literacy programs. and he took us on a tour. it's only two months in the school year and a little boy didn't have his jacket. he called the boy out by name and walks him back into the classroom and takes his jacket. walks us around the school. and you know, the best thing about mr. wong, there are so many things, but you know how he improved all those api scores and the litany of successes he had? he told my husband and i on that day, you

joining me now is california senator dianne feinstein. thank you for joining us, senator. >> you're welcome. >> i just get the feeling that the u.s., despite these strong military contacts we hear all the time between egypt's military and the u.s. military, doesn't have a lot of sway in egypt when you watch what's going on. >> that may well be true, and i think this is a real point of definition of what kind of egypt is going to come out of this. for the first time, i am very concerned. i'm surprised the military would urge people to go to the streets. they had to know, if they did that, the other side would respond, and it became kind of a catalyst for violence. so i don't think we know what kind of egypt is going to emerge. i think it's very important for this new president and vice president to exert their authority now. it will show whether a democracy, in terms of control of the military, can effectively govern that country. so the next few months, i think, are going to be real eye openers for the world. >> senator, i just want to sh

. >> reporter: diannesenator dianne feinstein said the next few month could have a big impact. >> i think it is important for them to exert their authority now. it will show whether a democracy in terms of civilian control of the military can governor that country. >> reporter: we come back live to shouts of military no more in san jose. some people here would like the u.s. government to declare this ouster a coup. live in san jose, eric rasmussen, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> concerns here in the u.s. about the violence in egypt center on what would happen if the shipping was interrupted. they carry a substantial amount of oil. >> for americans at home saying why should we be interested. 5% of the world's oil every day goes through the sunal. 8 -- canal. if this spills over and they lose control of egypt it will have impacts for us at home. >> the canal is wider and deeper than the panama canal. >>> the peace talks are set to resume this week. the efforts of secretary of state john kerry appear to be paying off. now israel agreed to release 104 prisoners which clear as heard tool the talks.

it is where princess dianne gave birth to hey and his younger brother harry. >>> a suspicious sailboat is in custody, joining us live, they will tell us what led to the captain's arrest. >> this is video along the coast guard as well they noticed it near the area and he refused permission to board. . >> the coast guard called for backup following the boat as it traveled passed the golden gate bridge and then they tried to board as they toll the unit to drop their weapon. the coast guard did not lower their guns and boarded anyway and at some point a fight broke out and that's when the captain was arrested. he was the only one on board and we have put several calls in to find out who he was and why he was refusing them permission to board and we will get those answers to you as soon as we can, for now, ktvu news. >>> and protests over the acquittal of george zimmerman but as a march wrapped up, one accident traitor got rowdy. [ [inaudible]. >> as a crowd of people marched, one woman decided to block a light rail train that was passing through and dozens of other protesters helped her. >

dianne roberts, wusa9. >> thanks. head coach, adam oats said saturday, sam did a very good job and he skates really well. the right winger will attend in the fall whose hockey team was in the ncaa finals. good luck to sam. lesli. >> coming up tonight at 6:00, finding the money to get an elite squad flying again. >> this is bruce johnson. the young black males feel as though they are becoming an endangered species. who are they most afraid of? we'll have that story coming up. >>> but first, healing the mind through the stomach. how locals feel it's the key to getting the homeless off the streets. that's u >>> in tonight's hero central, fighting to end homelessness one meal at a time. in the mist of the water gate hotel. you'll find miriam's kitchen. working to get folks off the street. >> the strangest thing i learned to build my self- esteem, my confidence, self- image. >> 55-year-old, james, took the first step to improving his life. after dining at miriam's kitchen. the nonprofit organization is the safe haven for t

christine romer and laura tyson, nancy pelosi, dianne feinstein, barbara boxer, a great favorite of mine. the reuben boys, tim geithner, jacob lew and jason fuhrman. this is one hell of a way to make one of the most important economic decisions. they're going to do it on the basis of boys versus girls? >> this is just something that continues to happen withins obama white house, even on public policy as well. what i always say is what is best for the country? i'm not very interested in having a woman into a leadership position, i'm not interested whether someone reflects my anatomy, i'm interested whether they reflect my principles and values and embrace what we need for the economy. this is another instance of having a failure coming out of the obama administration. you won't have the right fit for the job if it's based on gender. >> jessica, this is kind of the ultimate quintessential democratic interest group politics only the stakes are extremely high, federal reserve chairman. do you think that in fact the battle that's being described now between the women and the men over this is

. >>> california senator dianne feinstein is concerned about what type of egypt will dole ass emerges from a second revolution. >> for the first time, i am very concerned. i'm surprised that the military would urge people to go to the streets. they had to have known if they do that, the other side is going to respond, and it became a kind of catalyst for violence. >> feinstein says if egypt's president and vice-president fail to make a move to control the military, the u.s. may have to consider cutting off aid to the country. >> up next, the pope's message today to the catholic faithful. and the surprise the large crowd had for the pontiff. >> and then it sounds like an elab -- -- >> temperatures all weekend long below normal but does look like we'll see some warming heading into this work week. we'll look at the seven-day forecast and let you know which day will be the warmest. >> i'm abc7 news morning traffic reporter. drive the smart way. check out abc7news.com/contests right now and you can drive away with a brand new smart car. we'll announce the lucky winner friday, august 2nd.

dianne feinstein among those saying he should step down. >> this kind of absence of a moral campus and subject to recall, i suspect there will be recalls. >> you should think he should make it easier on himself and resign? >> i do. >> bob macdonald has been trying to quell questions about gifts and loans from a campaign donor. this latest headline is not helping. "the washington post" reporting his wife spent thousands of dollars of cash from her husband's superpac and shops of choice, nordstrom and saks fifth avenue. >> you ask the question is it time for governor mcdonnell to step aside. honestly we haved this drip, drip, drip of embarrassing allegations. >> joining me now is amy davidson and craig gustaffson. we have been hearing comparisons to bill and hillary clinton and now the new york city post citing an interview with a friend and aide saying bill and hillary are live individual to weiner's es ska paye paeds. >> isn't this the last thing the clintons want to deal with right now? >> weiner's wife has been very close to hillary clinton for years. she has worked closely with her

today, dianne feinstein sat down saying she is very concerned about the crisis.frankly she is surprised the military would urge people to go to the streets. >> i don't think we know what kind of egypt is going to emerge. i think it is very important for this new president and vice president to exer it t their thourt now. tell show the control of the military can effectively govern that country and so the next few months they will will be real eyeopeners for the world. >>> here in the bay area, pro morse supporters held a rally. one demonstrator says egypt needs to give democracy a chance to work. >> [indiscernible] it should not be like that. things should be be corrected with the democratic process. >> she says the military coo is destroying the democracy. she has relatives taking part in the protests there. >>> pope tpraps sis is on a flight back to rome after a weeklong trip to brazil. cbs is there where millions -- francis is on a flight back to rome after a weeklong trip to brazil. cbs is there where millions were watching. >> reporter: the holy father wrapp

my name is dianne rivera, and i have a cold. so, i hope you'll bear with me. member of the neighborhood emergency response team, and i am so pleased, as we all are, that nora has been chosen as the exemplary leader -- for receiving the exemplary leadership award for 2012. nora is a leader in her neighborhood and we all recognize her as a leader throughout the city. as a past coordinator nora has led her team in all aspects of nert training. nora does many other things for the nert program. she has organized youth groups, namely the red cross youth group, so they can act as victims during our triage drills. nora also participates in mini drills, outreach tabling programs, and she does continuing training. when nora is not doing this, she's working in the nert office organizing volunteers. nora is our resident ar extraordinaer. and what do i mean by that? nora has the ability through use of makeup to create life-threatening wounds on the limbs of victims. [laughter] >> so that our graduating nert class 6 triage people can see what it might really look like durin

he has written a letter admitted -- admitting to dianne feinstein, senator of california, that he gave her erroneous information. we would not really know the extent to which he gave erroneous information had it not been for the nsa leaker we know as edward snowden. >> new, updated information about evo morales staying at a hotel in vienna. let's talk to scott baltimore -- oswalt. welcome back to the show. we have had you back a couple of times since this broke. >> tank you for having me. lex i want to ask about these latest developments. how much of this game of political hot potato is complicating this case? >> what is interesting is the statement he made yesterday. he said that the united states is using the citizenship as a political weapon, that he is in exile, a stateless person and that the united states is violating article 14 of the universal declaration of human rights. i think each of these statements , including his final statement, where he pronounces again to be a whistleblower, are all demonstrably false. they are simply incorrect. for example, this issue of being statel

first and foremost, planning project manager dan hodep with byron red, dianne, linda, several internshole planning division. (applause) >> engineering project manager stephen real, lead architect wendy proctor. architect alan jen. i'd like to know the architectural work was done in-house at the port. we're very, very proud of that. and the entire engineering division. our dedicated real estate staff led by susan reynolds, our maintenance staff led by tom carter who has made this place look just amazing for all of you today. thank you, ladies and gentlemen. our maritime staff led by peter dealy, and our finance and administration staff led by elaine forbes. so, it is now my honor to welcome the man who has dedicated his life to transforming and improving our city, mayor ed lee. (applause) >> thank you. thank you, monique, for that wonderful introduction. and mr. redding, thank you again. welcome back. >> thank you. >> for a moment i felt how it is to waste some time. [laughter] >> don't do that very often these days. and i'm sure my colleagues at the board of supervisors also don't kno

. >>> good evening i'm dianne dwyer. >> and terry mcsween my. all four runways are operating tonight one week after the arabian airplane crashed one week. >> reporter: plans have sbn landing all day long. in fact you see one coming in right now about to land on runway 2-8 left where the asiana plane crash happened last saturday. so far there have been no issues. the runway opened last night at 5:05 in the evening and sfo is only reporting a few delays this afternoon. now, earlier today a few people came together to honor two of the girls killed in the crash. an international buddhist relief group organized the ceremony. a letter was read from farnts saying that loving will help us heal. organizer say the family was touched by the outpouring of support here in the bay area. >> they're happy b

and so democrats immediately put dianne feinstein and carol moseley-braun, a senator from illinois, one term senator, the same barack obama seat. but on there because they have to do something about that. republicans have been trying to get a woman and have been unable , even when you have people like kelly a god who are attorneys and, you know, could fit fine in a judiciary. they don't want to go on. i have heard several reasons given for that. >> why that is. >> one reason i heard was judiciary is not a good committee for raising money but a good committee for controversial issues. you have to be very safe in your seat. when you have a very small number of republican women there will not gravitate over there because that will be problematic for them. i would much rather be on commerce, you know, and the will to raise money. women have not followed the traditional path. fewer of them are attorneys, but that is changing. clovers are is an attorney. a yacht is an attorney. feinstein is on the committee and she is not an attorney. >> she is a former mayor. >> but there are a lot of people

saidw dianne feinstein they are working on. i will not rule out any possibilities. depending on how the leadership might want to construct it, it is possible they would like to of thediscussion of some other issues and reserve and opportunity for us to raise our bulkrns about the collection programs. there are a variety of ways we will pursue it. we want viewers to understand this until it is fixed. >> you mentioned one thing earlier. it was about cell phones. you were concerned about how the government is collect information. most people are carrying a telephone device that can make calls, send text, and surf the internet. it should americans be concerned that all three are being tracked or just the calls? cannot get into the details of any specific operation or whether it is being did. . will -- conducted i will indicate that having that computer in your pocket thatases the potential certainly people could be tracked 24/7. when the fbi director says in public forums when we have asked and asked repeatedly what are the right of law-abiding americans with respect to

. >>> california's dianne feinstein, one of the participants this morning in the senate hear nothingmestic spying, officials from the justice department and the nsa answering questions, though they are finding a fairly friendly audience. feinstein has gone on record at supporting this type ofyi surveillance. >>> on a much, much lighter the morning show about the fella from jib jab, you remember them? he invented a new series of apps and a website called story box which allow to you put your own picture in the action so you can insert your child's picture or maybe even your meteorologist. sto storybot.com. >> is that how you keep in shape between commercials? >> exactly right. >> the bouncy ball. >> back there in the weather department right now. you want to borrow it after the show. >> i don't think could you do what you did. you looked happy, too. >> i got skills, staying warm out there it is so chilly. thanks for that, scott. i will get you back. oh, i will get you back. 11:18 now, a live look here. put that up on facebook if you want more, we know you do 11:19, you can see here,

administration, nsa officials and house republican leaders all fiercely opposing the amendment in the senate, dianne feinstein is leading an effort to change parts of the program to address privacy concerns. >>> meantime, the former nsa worker who leaked details of the surveillance program still hold up in moscow's airport. edward snowden's russian attorney says his client is still waiting for documents that would allow him in to russia. he says until then, snowden is simply there learning more about russian culture and hoping for asylum. the white house does continue to pressure russia to send snowden back to america. every time i hear this store tri, this is kind of like the movie "terminal" with tom hanks? this guy has been there for over a month. >>> 4:51. this is fun, late night host jimmy fallon talks about the birth of his baby and the famous couple he'll soon be having a play date with next. >>> a live look at fremont. let's take a look outside and see how things are shaping up. an easy drive past the truck scales. we'll give you an update on the closure, the traffic control over in the east

on the senate side, california lawmaker dianne feinstein is leading an effort to change parts of the program to address privacy concerns. >>> as for the american fugitive who leaked the nsa program is holed up in the moscow airport. his russian attorney gave an update, saying edward snowden is still in limbo. the russian government has not refused his asylum request but has not approve it either. the united states wants russia to send him back to the states to face espionage charges. ? it's not every interview that makes a new start. >>> we'll show you why they're getting hired first. >>> a popular campground closed after an animal has the plague. details coming up. >>> a happy ending for a wayward bay area tortoise. find out where pokey was found. that's coming up. >>> attorneys hired by the san mateo unified school district to deal with an a.p. testing crisis were on-hand to talk to frustrated parents and worried students. they're advanced placement test scores were invalidated after teachers didn't follow seating rules for the test. the board decided to sue the educational testing

she was appointed to the board of supervisors then by mayor dianne feinstein and reelected three times city wide which is no mean feat and after that resigned with term limits and left early and i was the beneficiary of her early resignation and took her seat and was a mentor to me and she demonstrated her commitment to the city and whether it was transportation or youth or service to the community and economic development and even at 90 she was at a ribbon cutting last week with a project she was involved in and she really embodies the best of all of san franciscans and making a difference and doing that and she will be missed as a friend and mentor and someone really special here in san francisco. >> i also had the benefit of knowing supervisor ken dee who was just an amazing woman and had long legacy of public service and empowerment in san francisco and the greater bay area. she was such a wonderful person and anyone that knew her or met her knew she was a leader and mentor and friend to so many people young and old and shy will be missed. >> i will add the mayor has asked that fla

prince william arrived at the hospital early this morning and it is the same hospital where princess dianne gave birth to he and his younger brother harry and don't forget we will bring you the latest, as it happens online, just go to ktvu.com and we are following a drama, the captain of a suspicious boat and you are get ago look at that boat this morning, tara? >> reporter: yes, if you take a look behind me, this boat is the boat in question. they noticed the sailboat yesterday afternoon without any flags or markings, indicating its name or origin and the captain refused them permission to board. >> we decided we were going to board that vessel because much those suspicious markings which offly, it called for suspicious. >> reporter: then an armed coast guard unit tried to board it and they told them to drop their weapons and the coast guard boarded anyways, guns were drawn at some point and a fight broke out and that's when the captain was arrested. they are putting in several calls and why they found anything he will -- illegal. for now, ktvu channel 2 morning news. >>> san francisco pol

. >>> dianne feinstein says she is concerned about the crisis in egypt. she told cnn she is surprised that the egyptian military would urge people to go into the streets. >> i don't think we know what kind of egypt is going to emerge. i think it's very important for this new president and vice president to expert their authority now. it will show whether a democracy in terms of civilian control of the military can effectively govern that country. and so the next few months i think are going to be real eye openers for the world. >> in downtown san jose, morsi supporters held a rally to denounce the military coup. one demonstrator says egypt needs to give democracy a chance to work. >> whether we disagree with the president morsi, it shouldn't be like that. things should be corrected with democratic process. >> sarah has family members in egypt taking part in protests there. she says the coup is destroying egypt's fragile democracy. >>> for the first time in three years, israel and palestine will meet face to face with peace talks. tara mergener reports fro

she received her first appointment from then mayor dianne feinstein to the human rights commission. her second appointment came later when a vacancy on the redevelopment agency commission allowed mayor feinstein to recommend mrs. kennedy for that seat. after the passing of supervisor hutch, mayor feinstein appointed ruby kennedy to that vacancy on the board of supervisors. mrs. kennedy accepted and embarked on her mission for change in the city and county of san francisco, particularly paying attention to bayview hunters point community. supervisor kennedy ran three campaigns for reelection on the board of supervisors and was reelected each time. she spent over 15 years on the board. and while here she left quite a legacy. she authored several pieces of legislation some such as the city's affirmative action programs better known as the minority business enterprises, also affectionally known as mbe as well as wbe, many of which we still continue to used to in determining contracts. ~ and diversity. she also authored the south african apartheid legislation which is i think really tell

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congress rejected a new round of gun control laws sponsored by senator dianne feinstein. >>> 6:37. still ahead, week two of testimony in the george zimmerman murder trial. what the jury can expect to hear this week. >>> plus an abortion bill shouted down and blocked by a filibuster gets another chance to pass in texas. we'll tell you about the controversial vote, next. >>> you're watching "today in the bay." >>> good monday morning to you. we're certainly monitoring breaking news all morning, where b.a.r.t. is on strike. this is a live look at the lake merit b.a.r.t. station where workers are coming out, picketing. no trains are running this morning. that means massive commute problems across the bay area. we'll check in with mike in just moments. 6:40. >>> it is week two in george zimmerman's murder trial. it begins today. the lead investigator in the case is expected to take the witness stand sometime this week. last week, much of the testimony focused on zimmerman's neighbor, first responders, and a friend of trayvon martin's. zimmerman has pleaded not guilty to second degree mu

that that that trust that that should be there with this doctor patient relationship also senator dianne feinstein spoke out was one of the senators that spoke out saying that this hunger strike is a form of protest that it's unacceptable and she was among those that said that these details detainees should be transferred to another high security facility so whether or not this hearing would have gone on today say i'm a if this hunger strike did not take place it's unclear but certainly lawmakers here have taken notice so the the name of this hearing will be the hearing was focused on the implications of closing guantanamo what were some of the concerns raised by members about closing the facility or the keeping the facility open the the costs. human rights national security. yeah a lot of lawmakers say and witnesses that testified today said that keeping this base open is a threat to national security because it involved in detainees and kind of radicalize them when they're based there also human rights issues were brought up the fact that it's unethical to hold detainees indefinitely w

california senator dianne feinstein agrees.im to step down. >> the mayor, you are a role model for people. you are supposed to be an inspiration to people. this is a very tough job. i do not think that somebody who is lacking moral compass release that's our role model or really provide the kind of that san diego needs. >> seven women identified themselves as targets of filner's unwanted advances that include touching. the san diego county democratic party central committee voted 34-6 to ask filner to resign. the 70 year old has acknowledged disrespecting and sometimes intimidating women. he has denied allegations of sexual harassment. >> and oakland teen is recovering at the hospital after falling out of a window in your a month ago. maya schomaker was in italy with of the young women's chorus of san francisco for a concert series. the-you're ride in her hotel she fell about 20 ft. from the window and broke her pelvis in four places. she had internal bleeding and fluid in her chest and was rushed to the hospital. doctors told

over the implications this has on the privacy of american citizens at the here in california senator dianne feinstein added that quote the greatest threat to the privacy of americans is the drone and the use of the drone and the very few regulations that are now opening their eyes i'm sorry it's a threat that many americans are now opening their eyes some creating their own defense to the expansion of such surveillance and now some people mainly my next guest has created something called the drone shield a device that alerts you when one of these unmanned flying robots is overhead so joining me now to talk about this innovation and the effect of drones on your privacy is john franklin founder of the drone shield program john thank you so much for coming on the show a limitation or having i have had so i really want to get started here and ask you like what made you want to create this product like what me how did the drone shield idea come to be well. drove didn't start off trying to detect them in fact i first want to use this guy right here to take a look at my roof and in the process of

they arrived early this morning and that's the very same hospital princess dianne gave birth to he and his younger brother, and we will bring you the latest on the royal birth as it's happening, you can go to www.ktvu.com. you can get more information on our twitter and facebook page. >>> the captain of a suspicious sailboat is in custody after a bizarre happening near the bridge, here is more on what led up to the captain's arrest, good morning. >> reporter: you can see here you can also see several coast guard vessels alongside of it and it's pretty easy to miss on vast glance but you can see it on the back of the sailboat. they saw it and it appeared it did not have any flags or markings indicating its name or origin and the captain refused to allow them a board. >> we decided we were going to look apt it because much its suspicious markings and the captain would not allow us on board which also alerts suspicion again -- suspicion again. >> the cap taken told them to drop their weapons and they boarded anyway with guns drawn. the captain was arrested after a minor scuffle. we reache