feinstein was a badass in san francisco. diana vanderveer from san francisco, speaking her mind about a woman she respected. >> she kicked doors open for my tax bracket, even though she was not in it. >> diana and others came to city hall to sign this public condolence book for dianne feinstein. tanya chacon wrote this message about meeting feinstein as a little girl and how it inspired her to be a strong woman in her community as a woman. >> and in that role of leadership, she paved the way for so many women. >> yeah, and i'm here at city hall now, and i remember that. i think about that that legacy. >> people have been leaving flowers at feinstein's statue inside city hall. >> you can't think about san francisco without thinking about dianne feinstein. >> mayor london breed paying tribute to her predecessor, the first woman to lead the city at a dark time following the assassination of mayor george moscone and supervisor harvey milk. she worked hard for this city. >> she was a beacon of hope and inspiration during a very d

watch that was dianne feinstein. may she rest in and may her legacy continue to inspire us all. >> senator padilla, so moved today. governor gavin newsom will now name a replacement for senator feinstein. and there is pressure for him to do so quickly as the federal government shutdown looms. newsom released a statement this morning saying dianne feinstein was many things a powerful, trailblazing us senator, an early voice for gun control, a leader in times of tragedy and chaos. but to me, she was a dear friend, a lifelong mentor, and a role model. not only for me, but to my wife and daughters for what a powerful effect of leader looks like. she was a political giant whose tenacity was matched by her grace. she broke down barriers and glass ceilings, but never lost her belief in the spirit of political cooperation . and she was a fighter for the city, the state and the country she loved every race she won. she made history. but her story wasn't just about being the first woman in a particular political office. it was

feinstein today. we also heard from just about every city official that we spoke to today, the fact that feinstein really never stopped being mayor here in san francisco. she was always in touch with the mayor. london breed and supervisors offering tips, advice, concerns about broken sidewalks in the city to public safety. the mayor says she really never stopped micromanaging the city that she loved so much. quite a legacy here. we're live in san francisco, cornell barnard, abc7 news certainly is. >> all right, cornell, thank you . >> dianne feinstein was a native of san francisco, of course, and all throughout the day, people have come by her home in pacific heights bringing flowers and sharing memories. she she stepped into this city as mayor under very, very difficult circumstances. >> many, many years ago. she has been an exceptional advocate for this city, a belief in this city, the gay community in this city. she has stood by firmly when others did not. her commitment to the issues of not only s

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feinstein was married three times. she had her only daughter, katherine, with her first husband, who she divorced after three years in 1962. she married her second husband, bertram feinstein, who died in 1978 of colon cancer. just months before feinstein became san francisco mayor in 1980. feinstein married her third husband. investment banker richard blum. she remained with him until his death from cancer in 2022. feinstein's first foray into politics came in 1960, when then-governor pat brown appointed her to the california women's parole board. but it was in 1969, at the age of 35, that feinstein first held public office, winning a seat on the san francisco board of supervisors. former san francisco mayor willie brown was in the state assembly at the time. he recalled meeting feinstein during those years. >> i remember that i was trying to get a house here in san francisco when they wouldn't allow black people easily to get houses. and there was a demonstration and this angular, tall, great looking white woman pushi

feinstein remained unsure. i think people should they want run. >> for me, i >> but a little over 2 weeks later in february, feinstein issued a statement saying she would not run for re-election but with serve out her term which ends in 2024. dan kerman kron, 4 news and senator feinstein pave the way for countless women to get into politics as the first female. >> mayor of san francisco where now right now hearing from the current female mayor, san francisco, london breed offering some live remarks. let's join are now >> dianne feinstein wanted to make sure that we showed tremendous support and respect for an iconic that rant mode of transportation in san francisco and work with both the public and private sector to raise the necessary funds to save our cable cars with so many visitors continue to enjoy in san francisco. you can't think about san francisco without thinking about dianne feinstein and how she has consistently then a champion for people for neighborhoods, for bridge building for all the things tha

we were known as dianne feinstein's band. anytime there was any event, activity or what have you, we basically were chosen as the band to perform for any occasion. i remember begging my grandmother, begging her to get me some new pantyhose. i remember begging my grandmother for something new to look nice for the mayor . she, in fact, bought the band sweaters that we wore that day. the band sweaters that we were so proudly, there was a level of pride to be in front of the mayor, to watch the mayor witness us play. she was so proud of us and she said so. she took the time to talk to us, express how amazing we were and to remind us that we were her band. jack martins was our conductor. he was our teacher. he was our friend. he loved her so. in fact, when the 49ers won the super bowl -- she loved the san francisco 49ers. they had a big celebration at the fairmont hotel. you know that the ben franklin middle school band was right there to play for her. she stopped by to say hi to us. she made sure she brought over joe montana. let

senator dianne feinstein. senator feinstein's career includes many firsts and ktvu is james torres is here with reaction coming in this morning . james sal, as you can imagine, reaction coming from not just all over the state but all over the country, too. but when we're talking about some of our state leaders here is some of the words. and of course, the statements we're seeing coming from people like governor gavin newsom, of course, the former speaker, nancy pelosi, also chiming in. hillary clinton even offering some thoughts and prayers as well. each of them using very similar language, of course, saying they are heartbroken to learn the passing of their friend, using words like mentor as well, calling her a trailblazer and saying that she created a really improved, made such a difference in the national security and personal safety of this country. of course, we also heard from president biden as well, who just spoke about 30 minutes ago on the late senator's legacy. she was a historic figure, trailblazer

feinstein, the longest-serving female senatorhistory. a powerful image is emerging from the chamber. white flowers today in her memory and honor. >> thanks for joining us for our midday newscast. i'm laura garcia. >> i'm kris sanchez. the bay area, as we said, in mourning following the passingf. as many mourn, they're also reflecting on the powerful legacy she leaves behind. we begin our team coverage with nbc bay area's ginger conejero saab, who is live outside the late san francisco senator's home in the city. >> nice to see so many people stopping by. i understand they're paying tribute. >> reporter: a lot of kind words have been said about senator feinstein. you can see there is a small but growing memorial outside the senator's pacific heights home here in san francisco. some of the first bouquets were left by women earlier this morning. one said the senator was a trail blazer and she says it feels important for her to show her gratitude for the senator's work to advance women and her work that went beyond that. that public service

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senator feinstein. greg lee, did a great job looking back at her life and career. thank you, greg. time is 719. we're going to so we'll help you get to where you need to go in the morning commute. how does it look out there? so fortunately, dave and gasia is not all that slow. we've had a couple of rough days. we do have the routine slowing on highway four. that was kind of spurred on by earlier roadwork. that's now gone. but the rest of the commute looks pretty good. i like what i see. things are looking a little lighter than usual. there's a little bit of a backup here at the richmond bridge. it's not completely light, which is good. you can see at the bay bridge toll plaza, we do have a backup. so this is a 10 to 15 minute backup. but we're expecting these backups to go away. and the reason is the volume is just lighter on a friday. it's already beginning to happen at the san mateo and dumbarton bridges, where things are pretty light. what about this weekend's weather? let's bring steve paulson back

feinstein voted. she voted to make sure that our country would continue to move forward and not shut down. that was dianne. she did her job every day. >> senator feinstein had announced her retirement at the end of this term but now it will be up to california's governor to appoint a temporary replacement before the election next november. they will be big shoes to fill. the legendary fighter served in the senate longer than any woman in american history. >> she was a historic figure, a trailblazer for women and a great friend. >> over in the house -- >> let us pray that she rest in peace. >> lawmakers locked in a battle to avoid a government shutdown stopped for a moment of silence. >> her career was, by any standards, historic. >> feinstein died at her home here in washington where flags are at half staff in salute to a political pioneer. >> now, the attention shifts to california governor newsom who is expected to announce a temporary appointment for senator feinstein's seat. democrats hold a very

feinstein remained unsure. i think people should they want run. >> for me, i just need a little bit time. >> but a little over 2 weeks later in february, feinstein issued a statement saying she would not run for re-election but with serve out her term which ends in 2024. dan kerman kron. 4 news. we want to continue our coverage now of this breaking news story. go to washington, d.c., where we found out dianne feinstein had passed at her home there within the beltway. we have our capital correspondent, trevor shirley, standing by now from washington. >> with more on this breaking news this morning, trevor, which i'm is beginning to generate some reaction there within the halls of congress and beyond. hey there. good morning to both of you. you're right. we are starting to see some of the reaction to senator feinstein's death. >> starting to come in, we saw a moment of silence on the house floor just a few minutes ago and also a few moments ago, senate majority leader chuck schumer also gave some remarks where he

feinstein: that's hard to tell. i'm the oldest of three girls, in such a responsibility to do certain things falls sometimes to the oldest girl. in school, i always found myself volunteering to do some things that others didn't want to do, and then i went down to college, my father wanted me to be a doctor, i didn't have the aptitude to that, i gravitated toward this arena. i've always wanted to put my david back to say thank you to america for all the opportunities it's given to me and to be able to help people. and i know that sounds sudsy, but it isn't meant that way. i get a great deal of pleasure out of seeing we do something that benefits individuals. it really has become a very big part of my life. >> you mentioned being one of three sisters, all born and raised in san francisco? what was it like growing up in san francisco? sen. feinstein: san francisco was a great place. i used to take the cable car from where i lived on fillmore street a block and a house from san francisco bay and take the cable car up to

feinstein remained unsure. i think people should they want run. >> i just think >> but a little over 2 weeks later in february, feinstein issued a statement saying she would not run for re-election but would serve out her term which ends in 2024, she fell. you're short of achieving that goal dying at our washington, d.c., home thursday night at the age of 90. dan kerman kron. 4 news. >> why legacy? let's talk about our forecast now. looking at this gorgeous view outside at lake tahoe, looking very beautiful out there. >> let's check in now with kron 4 meteorologist kyla grogan for more on conditions. people can expect take i can never get enough of that live picture, by the way, it's gorgeous. this is another one that is that right at incline village. and you can see that there's still a little sunshine out there. but >> we are going to see the weather take a turn just as we're seeing it here in the bay area right now, they're up to 59 degrees. the wind is just about 10 miles per hour. so not bad at all. howeve

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feinstein force in the political world. she was elected to the san francisco board of supervisors in 1969. and became its first female board president in 1978 that same year she would become the city's first female mayor after mayor george moscone ii was gunned down alongside supervisor harvey milk at city hall. and a lot of first, she was one of california's first 2 female senators, first woman to head the senate intelligence committee. the first woman to serve as the judiciary committee's top democrat. now the senator's health has been declining some time, particularly in the last few months. a bout of shingles sidelined her for more than 2 months earlier this year, absence. the drew frustration from a lot of people. but feinstein return to the senate said that she planned to finish out this last term and kron four's gayle ong joins us live galas at san francisco city hall where feinstein did make a lot of history to >> vicki and catherine, the flags are flown at half staff here at city hall and across san francisco befor

and inside san francisco city hall, a look at a statue of senator feinstein. the current mayor, london breed spoke today about feinstein's impact, bringing the city together after the assassination of the mayor and supervisor. >> she was a beacon of hope and inspiration during a very dark and tragic time, which cemented her legacy as an extraordinary leader for our city and for our country. dianne feinstein never stopped being mayor. >> people are honoring the late senator across the bay area from city hall to an elementary school in the sunset to outside the late senators home of pacific heights. that is where leslie joins us, the loss goes well beyond the political sphere. >> reporter: i have talked to so many people today and they shared their favorite memories, moments with the senator but the constant thing was they were just so grateful that she never forgot about them or anybody in the bay area. and as we are talking, there are people coming up and dropping off flowers. that has been the thing everywhere. i went to city hall today to get a look at what

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we have more on dianne feinstein's coverage. you can watch our new cast 24 seven on roku and other streaming platform. what is coming up next. >> there is a lot happening. our coverage of senator dianne feinstein continues. we are live at her home in san francisco where people who knew her and those who never met her are gathering. they have been gathering throughout the day to pay their respects. >> our political analyst larry joins us to discuss dianne feinstein's legacy and what happens next with her absence . >>> we will hear from her when she sat down with us several years ago. how she remembers the moment she was thrust into the public eye when mayor george rusconi and supervisor harry belk -- harvey milk were assassinated at san francisco city hall. >>> welcome back. the news at 5:30 starts right now. >> it is not often we have a leader like this commanding respect on both sides of the aisle for decades. the life of dianne feinstein is now over but her legacy lives on. the nation and the bay area mourning the loss of the

>> reporter: in true form, senator dianne feinstein working in the u.s. capitol up until the very end but her love and passion for san francisco can be seen in every corner of the city. the legacy of dianne feinstein can be seen across san francisco every day. >> my greatest obligation is to this city. >> reporter: a champion for the city, feinstein had a pattern of saving cherished traditions from cable cars on the hills to fleet week in the bay. >> how excited she would be, shaking hands with the marines and the sailors who would come in, just watching their faces and watching her smile is a thrill as she shook hands with each and every one of them. >> reporter: lewis has been on the board for over 10 years but this will be the first time the event will take place without its founder. >> but i can look out on the san francisco bay and see the ships and see the flights taking place, the air show and also all of the community events. so, for me, i will be looking at this and thinking this is the person who started all of this. >> reporter: in 1981, feinst

feinstein remained unsure. think people should they want run. >> i just think >> but a little over 2 weeks later in february, feinstein issued a statement saying she would not run for re-election but would serve out her term which ends in 2024, she fell. you're short of achieving that goal dying at our washington, d.c., home thursday night at the age of 90. dan kerman kron. 4 news. >> and lawmakers on capitol hill observed a moment of silence in memory of the late sen. take a listen. >> asked that the senate observe a moment of silence in of senator dianne feinstein. ♪ the thought of getting screened ♪ ♪ for colon cancer made me queasy. ♪ ♪ but now i've found a way that's right for me. ♪ ♪ feels more easy. ♪ ♪ my doc and i agreed. ♪ ♪ i pick the time. ♪ ♪ today's a good day. ♪ ♪ i screened with cologuard and did it my way! ♪ cologuard is a one-of-a kind way to screen for colon cancer that's effective and non-invasive. it's for people 45 plus at average risk, not high risk. false positive and negative results ma

i think boxer told me she spoke with senator feinstein about three weeks ago and feinstein wanted to stay in office because she knew republicans would not replace her on the important judiciary committee. boxer says she hopes that members of congress now will take up senator feinstein's work trying to renew her now expired assault weapons ban and pass a new assault weapons ban. and feinstein's name, heather jana katsuyama. tonight colleagues and good friends barbara boxer and dianne feinstein as well, oakland native and vice president kamala harris. also sharing her memories tonight, tweeting that senator dianne feinstein was one of the greatest public servants that california and our nation has ever known. and the vice president says she will never forget how she felt in november 1992 as a 28 year old prosecutor driving across the bridge from her home in oakland into san francisco to celebrate her election to the united states senate. senator feinstein helped build a better america. she was not only a leader for our state, but for our nation and our world . doug and i send our praye

feinstein remained unsure. i think people should they want run. >> for me, i just need a little bit time. >> but a little over 2 weeks later in february, feinstein issued a statement saying she would not run for re-election but with serve out her term which ends in 2024. dan kerman kron 4 news and she served right up until yesterday casting our last yesterday and >> made such a huge mark on just things that you see and do in the bay area every day from bart to the cable cars to me sitting on the set as a woman, you rising in whatever business you're in. she was a big part of that and setting that example. and a lot of folks have been remembering that and thinking back. >> on their, you know, remembrances of her and what she's done. crawford's michael thomas actually was in the south bay getting reaction from people on the street. >> as trailblazing senator dianne feinstein's death was announced this morning. bay area women tell me only one word comes to mind and that inspiration and her legacy. >> one woman sai

dianne feinstein never stopped being mayor. she was mayor in san francisco for about 10 years before she became our senator. i want to just talk about what she meant to san francisco as a mayor, leading us through tragedy during a dark time, focusing on the important things that matter to communities, that matter to our city, pushing policies and legislation and bringing excitement and joy. growing up in san francisco, she was always someone we looked up to. so much so, when she ran for senator, we helped in her campaign. i remember doing the envelopes and doing whatever it took. she was the first woman to really step out and to do this extraordinary work both as president of the board of supervisors, as mayor of san francisco, as the senator for the state of california and, just last night, she was on the senate floor, casting votes because she truly believed in doing her duty, being an extraordinary public servant. it is clear that she cared about making a difference in the lives of so many. >> we also heard from state senato

senator dianne feinstein. the trailblazer for women in politics here in california and washington, d.c. died last night. she was 90 years old. flowers have been placed on her statue at san francisco city hall, where she served as mayor for nine years. but before being elected to the us senate. president biden is one of many political and cultural leaders to publicly mourn her passing. the flag atop the white house has been lowered to half staff. the president this morning called feinstein a, quote, pioneering american and a cherished friend. ctv's greg lee looks back on her storied political career. trail blazer icon, political giant. dianne feinstein dedicated her life to public service and broke many barriers along the way. she served 30 years in the us senate. the first woman to represent california in the upper chamber and the longest serving woman senator ever. most of my peers positive energy toward this job. but her political career began decades earlier in san francisco. the stanford alumni was elected

senator dianne feinstein. i do so as i say personally, as a friend, neighbor and fellow san franciscan. >> all of us do so with great pride as the great senator. she has been to our state, the longest-serving woman, senator from california. feinstein was san francisco's first female mayor. and later, a storied united states senator bay area. congresswoman zoe lofgren says feinstein was a role model for all women in politics. she was a groundbreaker t has always looked out for people and especially encourage other women to fulfill their potential. and i feel grateful to her for that. >> during her 5 terms in the senate, feinstein held powerful positions serving on the senate judiciary committee. >> chair of the senate rules committee and chair of the intelligence committee. all firsts for a woman. former colleagues say she leaves behind a legacy of getting things done. her legacy of bills. it is remarkable. >> from the ban on assault weapons to protection of lake tahoe. >> despite feinstein's work in washington

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feinstein built bridges too. in her own party, most famously hosting a smooth things over summit for barack obama and hillary clinton after their long and butter presidential primary. she talked often about the isolation of partisan shin that pervade this town brings. >> this is a lonely place. washington is a hard place. it is the most partisan place i certainly have been in. and there's a mean edge to that partisanship. our solidarity. our ability to breakthrough it, our ability to be human in each other's company, i knits a kind of bond that sets an example. >> feinstein's commitment to service ran through her core. case in point, her last vote was yesterday morning. let's go to the white house now and mj lee is covering the president, who before he was president, was a long-time senate colleague of the now late senator dianne feinstein. what did the president say? >> for president biden, this is the loss of not just a long-time colleague, but a dear friend. the two served together for many years in the senate

first nbc's andrea mitchell looks back at dianne feinstein's life and legacy. >> reporter: dianne feinstein, a leading woman senator for generations whose political career in california was launched by tragedy. november 1978, san francisco mayor george musconi and board of supervisors member harvey milk were assassinated in city hall, then board of supervisors president dianne feinstein tried desperately to save milk's life. >> both mayor masconi and supervisor harvey milk have been shot and killed. the event cementing her passion for gun reform. she was elected mayor and became a national figure on democratic are nominee walter mondale's short list for running mate. >> i've had an opportunity now to be the first woman and the first mayor to be asked to go through an interview process, and i view that as a major opening of a door and something that's very important to do. >> reporter: it was the clarence thomas hearings in 1991 that got feinstein to the senate, as she recalled in 2018. >> and what did i see but an all male senate judiciary committee grilling anita hill, and it was not nice,

and then senator dianne feinstein.our own reporters here at nbc interned for dianne feinstein. ginger spoke with jenelle about the impact the senator has had on her. >> joining me now is our today in the bay reporter ginger. so nice to see you. i know such a difficult day not only for the country in the bay area but also for you. you actually interned for senator dianne feinstein when you're in college. >> i did. what an amazing opportunity to intern for her in dc. it was my first experience, very hands-on on the hill and into american politics. she was so inspiring to a poly size student two is just trying to understand the inner workings of how our political system works and understand what is in textbook and what is in practice. >> what impact has she made on you? i'm sure you have followed her throughout your entire career. she inspired you. how will you remember her? >> i will remember our moment. we didn't get a chance to really meet her or talk to her too much. we had a moment where we exchanged that we are both

tonight slides were flying at half staff in honor of diane feinstein.resident and has flags at the white house be lowered. on the senate floor, a powerful tribute to the late senator. her seat covered with a black cloth. on top of that, a bouquet of white roses. >> here in the bay area, mourners have been stopping by her san francisco home in pacific heights. you can see several bouquets of flowers outside the family's gait. we have team coverage tonight of diane feinstein's extraordinary life and legacy. >> we are at city hall were officials and san franciscans alike are honoring the senator. >> reporter: before going to the u.s. senate, diane feinstein spent 18 years here at san francisco city hall. first as a member of the board of supervisors and then as mayor of san francisco. then when she did go

senator dianne feinstein. i do so as i say personally, as a friend, neighbor and fellow san franciscan. >> all of us do so with great pride as the great senator. she has been to our state, the longest-serving woman, senator from california. feinstein was san francisco's first female mayor. and later, a storied united states senator bay area. congresswoman zoe lofgren says feinstein was a role model for all women in politics. she was a groundbreaker t has always looked out for people and especially encourage other women to fulfill their potential. and i feel grateful to her for that. >> during her 5 terms in the senate, feinstein held powerful positions serving on the senate judiciary committee. >> chair of the senate rules committee and chair of the intelligence committee firsts for a woman. former colleagues say she leaves behind a legacy of getting things done. her legacy of bills. >> it is remarkable from the on assault weapons to protection of lake tahoe. >> despite feinstein's work in washington, the form

so i conclude with positive memories of dianne feinstein. senator, colleague, and hopefully for both of us, friend. and that's a lovely way to set the tone for political pop -- for political opposites going forward. if patience and kindness is what love is, then that is also what senator dianne feinstein is. senator dianne feinstein is love. i salute her service and i yield the floor mr. merkley: madam president, i'm standing here at the desk next to the desk of our fallen colleague, senator dianne feinstein. it seems enormously strange that instead of being able to sit here and have her next to me, her desk is covered with a black cloth and a bowl, a crystal bowl of white roses. we come from the west coast where our states sit side by side, so perhaps it was fitting that we sat side by side here on the floor of the u.s. senate. one thing in particular that senator feinstein liked to do was share with me pictures of her dog kirby, who she absolutely loved. and she had a lot of pictures on her phone to show kirby in different moments of delig

feinstein remained unsure. i think people should they want run. >> for me, i just need a little bit time. >> but a little over 2 weeks later in february, feinstein issued a statement saying she would not run for re-election but with serve out her term which ends in 2024. dan kerman kron. 4 news. >> and although we haven't heard yet from the president, we know that in february when senator feinstein announced her retirement, he did issue a statement saying that she was a passionate defender of civil liberties and a strong voice for national security policies that keep us safe while honoring our values. and then he went on to say, but he served probably more senators than anybody else. and he said, quote, i can honestly say that dianne feinstein is one of the very best land feinstein dead at the age of 90 after a long careers. 31 years in the senate. and it all started here. >> as mayor of san francisco, first female mayor, as you heard dan kerman with a look back and we're just starting to get now. responses fro

was it senator feinstein? >> reporter: as her oopt party shifted to the left during the trump administration feinstein did the say announcing officially in 2018 she no longer supported the death penalty. >> i don't want to not grow. i don't want to not learn and the world changes and views change. >> reporter: by the time feinstein was elected to a fifth full term in 2018 she was the oldest sitting u.s. senator. in february 2023 she announced that she would not be running for reelection. later that year health problems kept her off the job for three months, holding up approval of several judicial nominees. some democrats called for her to resign, but she kept going. dianne feinstein often led the way for women and men on the hill with a dedication to public service and an uncommon resilience. >> life is filled with defeats and you just pick yourself up and you go on. >> just a brief -- really a brief summary of such a storied political career. cnn's lauren fox is on the hill. lauren, this is hitting hard today

>>> now at 11:00, dianne feinstein shattered glass ceilings. >> did you ever wish you weren't born? >> no. >> with grace and determination. >> both supervisor have been shot and killed. >> and unwavering devotion to duty. >> my greatest obligation is to the city. >> continued until the day she died. an outpouring of attributes, i am juliette goodrich from the nation's capitol. >>> tracking a chance of saturday showers in your first alert forecast. >>> a major shakeup at the top of the giants dugout. >>> from kpix, this is the late news with sara donchey on the cbs news bay area. >> hello, i am trying 12 and for sara donchey, it is hard to overstate the impact that dianne feinstein had on the bay area, the state of the nation. and tonight remembering the life and legacy of the 90-year-old senator, she defied the odds and the field primarily dominated by men. and opened the door for a record number of women to serve in public office of eight in declining health for most of the year but was so dedicated to public service, she cast her last vote, just hours before she died and her d.c.

senator dianne feinstein. staffers confirmed today senator dianne feinstein died at her home in washington, d.c. last night. good evening. i'm christien kafton. and i'm cristina rendon. tributes pouring in for the late senator feinstein today in san francisco, the castro merchants association honored senator dianne feinstein by changing out the rainbow pride flag. it is replaced every 3 to 5 months. but today's lowered flag was dedicated to the senator and signs of support coast to coast from san francisco to the white house, flags lowered to half staff to honor the trailblazing politician. and as san francisco city hall, the bronze bust of the former mayor and late senator adorned with flowers and a bouquet of white orchids just outside the mayor's office and inside the senate chambers, flowers were placed on the senator's desk. for more than a minute, senators sat silently to honor her. feinstein's political career spanned more than five decades. ktvu tom vacar has a look back at the journey she took from sa

>>> dianne feinstein made a splash in just about every stage of her career.in 1978, check this out, when she followed through on her promise to wear a bathing suit to cut the ribbon at pier 39, the project she helped secure turned 45 next month. can you imagine? showing up to a public event in nothing but a bathing suit. i give her credit. >> that is pretty brave. >> good for her. >>> we have some news in the sports world. once named the national league of the year, the giants made the move to fire gabe kapler. this after the team has gone 8-17, and some players started demanding changes. named the interim manager and place of kepler for the final three games of the season, the third inning, the giants down by two, and a high fly ball from wilmer flores with enough distance to get over the left field wall. driving in both of the giants runs, still a one run game in the sixth inning, until j.d. martinez at the plate, hitting a three run shot into the left field bleachers, the dodgers go up by four and put the game away, l.a. wins 6-2, and here's a reaction fro

senator dianne feinstein. she was a towering figure and let it be clear she was a towering figure not just in modern california history but in the history of our state and our nation. yes she broke barriers throughout her career. you have heard about that from leadership or, how many firsts. her leadership of the city of san francisco's first female mayor in the aftermath of the tragic assassination of mayor georgia moscone and supervisor harvey milk, showcased her unique ability to lead with grace and strength in the face of adversity. and it wouldn't be her last time. throughout her election to the senate more than three decades ago diane's commitment to bipartisan collaboration made her a deeply respected figure on both sides of the aisle. my heart is full to hear the words of senator collins and and others. she understood the importance of working together to find common ground and to get things done for california, for the country and most importantly for the american people. her ability to bridge divide

senator feinstein was here. senator feinstein was with an institution that she cared about, she cared deeply about it. she wanted to make sure that we were the best of the best, and we reflected that. i think she'd actually be really pleased with the resolution about dress. i don't need to go into that on the floor. but senator feinstein was a woman who was put together, put together in her presence but in her bearing. and i think she wanted to see the senate in a dignified and a respectful manner at all time. as i walked in this morning, i thought she probably wouldn't approve of my shoes, and i'm sorry, dianne. but i share this because i think it demonstrates again where the commitment of this woman was. it was to the people that she served, but it was also to an institution that she loved and she dignified with everything that she did right until the end. we have lost an extraordinary woman and we have lost a friend. but they never leave. they'll always be with us as will dianne. i yield the floor. a senator:

ella sogomonian spoke with feinstein's friend and former colleague. >> dianne feinstein was the first woman to serve on the san francisco board of supervisors. and as mayor of the city by the bay taking the helm after 2 back-to-back tragedies just 10 days after the jonestown massacre in 1978 mayor george moscone and supervisor harvey milk were assassinated. she process the gruesome discovery of their bodies at city hall, then gathered her composure and address the public as acting mayor. >> in the wake of the tragedies in guyana, this additional senseless monstrosity seems simply unreal. you know, wish. and greece permeate everything we do. we silently rail at the manifest injustice of these untimely deaths. >> during her decade as san francisco's mayor feinstein was an ally in the rights movement and she supported the search for answers when the aids epidemic ravaged the city focusing on securing medical resources. feinstein is also credited with saving the iconic cable cars by securing 1 million dollars in funding the day after her passing, mayor london breed lowered flags at half-s

the life of dianne feinstein is now over but her legacy lives on. the nation and the bay area mourning the loss of the longtime sender and former mayor of san francisco. the chronicle reporting the 90- year-old senator died of natural causes at her home in washington, d.c.. her daughter catherine by her side. throughout the day, we have seen tributes in the bay area and in washington. on the house floor, you are seeing speaker -- nancy pelosi speaking and remembering her friend and colleague. she also called for a moment of silence in honor of senator dianne feinstein there on the house floor. president biden honoring her during a speech this morning in virginia. >> i want to say a brief word about senator dianne feinstein. she passed away this morning. she was a historic figure, trailblazer for women and a great friend. she made her mark in everything from national security to the environment, gun safety to protecting civil liberties. the country will miss her dearly and so will jill and i. >> we have course will miss her here. she was 100% local,

senator feinstein was here. senator feinstein was with an institution that she cared about, she cared deeply about it. she wanted to make sure that we were the best of the best, and we reflected that. i think she'd actually be really pleased with the resolution about dress. i don't need to go into that on the floor. but senator feinstein was a woman who was put together, put together in her presence but in her bearing. and i think she wanted to see the senate in a dignified and a respectful manner at all time. as i walked in this morning, i thought she probably wouldn't approve of my shoes, and i'm sorry, dianne. but i share this because i think it demonstrates again where the commitment of this woman was. it was to the people that she served, but it was also to an institution that she loved and she dignified with everything that she did right until the end. we have lost an extraordinary woman and we have lost a friend. but they never leave. they'll always be with us as will from california. mr. padilla: before

feinstein estuvo ausente en dos votaciones posteriores.egisladora con mayor trayectoria en el senado. >> el legado que deja, según algunos, podría ser incomparable. libertad pedraza ahora nos hace un recuento sobre el trabajo de la senadora. escuchemos >> dianne feinstein lideró una carrera larga y distinguida en la política de estados unidos. una carrera que inició cuando era una joven madre al defender a otra persona icónica de san francisco, el ex alcalde willie brown, willie brown o o en mi honor, conocí a willie brown cuando mi hija tenía tres años de edad. willie no pudo comprar una casa en forest hills. los contratistas que construyeron estas viviendas, las oficinas estaban sobre la avenida 19. puse a mi hija en su carriola y me fui. había personas manifestando y yo me uní a ellos. la carriola comenzó a moverse y golpeó los tobillos de un supervisor de nombre cherry frank. obviamente yo aún no era supervisora, pero nos hicimos amigos y gracias a cherry en 1969, me postulé para el primer y único oficial público que me respaldó fue wi

senator feinstein leaves behind . california's first female senator and the senate's longest serving woman member, dianne feinstein was san. francisco's first female supervisor in 1969 and its president nine years later became mayor a few months later when disaster struck. both mayor moscone and supervisor harvey milk have been shot and killed. in a 1979 mayoral election, feinstein defeated supervisor quentin kopp. she championed healing the city, bringing people together after jonestown and the assassinations , the contentious fight against aids and getting qualified women and men in government. oh i'm much more nervous than i thought. in her office, she was all a twitter about having just gotten married to richard blum. i i don't feel like a mayor. i feel like a woman that's just been married who has a certain amount of nervousness and apprehension. and i am very happy. she was almost picked to be the first woman to run for vice president by candidate fritz mondale, choosing geraldine ferraro, who she wished well wi

that is so dianne feinstein. tenacious. when she saw something that needed to be done, she was not afraid to get in there and get it done. as i said earlier, that's why, even though so many people wanted her to resign, and for good reason, she had her own reasons. this is the power source, this is the power center, this is where i need to be. fortunately, someone like that always has a very good staff to help them along. we've seen that before. and so she asserted her will until the last breath. there's no question about that. but it's at a point where at this critical moment with the government shutdown approaching, in 24 hours, really, governor newsom, paying his respects, of course, honoring her legacy, can't waste too much time before he finds somebody to take that seat. and whoever it will be, of course, will have a big uphill learning curve fast, but it will be someone to represent the state and fill that critical democratic seat. >> do you have any -- i mean, any ideas of who he may put in there for this interim posi

feinstein was married three times.daughter, catherine, with her first husband, who she divorced after three years in 1962. she married her second husband, bertram feinstein, who died in 1978 of colon cancer. just months before feinstein became san francisco mayor in 1980. feinstein married her third husband, investment banker richard blum. she remained with him until his death from cancer in 2022. feinstein first foray into politics came in 1960, when then-governor pat brown appointed her to the california women's parole board. but it was in 1969, at the age of 35, that feinstein first held public office, winning a seat on the san francisco board of supervisors. former san francisco mayor willie brown was in the state assembly at the time. he recalled meeting feinstein during those years. >> i remember that i was trying to get a house here in san francisco when they wouldn't allow black people easily to get houses and there was a demonstration and this angular, tall, great looking white woman pushing a baby stroller wi

senator feinstein was here.ator feinstein was with an institution that she cared about, she cared deeply about it. she wanted to make sure that we were the best of the best, and we reflected that. i think she'd actually be really pleased with the resolution about dress. i don't need to go into that on the floor. but senator feinstein was a woman who was put together, put together in her presence but in her bearing. and i think she wanted to see the senate in a dignified and a respectful manner at all time. as i walked in this morning, i thought she probably wouldn't approve of my shoes, and i'm sorry, dianne. but i share this because i think it demonstrates again where the commitment of this woman was. it was to the people that she served, but it was also to an institution that she loved and she dignified with everything that she did right until the end. we have lost an extraordinary woman and we have lost a friend. but they never leave. they'll always be with us as will dianne. i yield the floor. a senator: mr.