this is an extraordinary partnership between san francisco unified school district and san francisco state because, yes, we want our kids to be fully vaccinated, but most importantly, we also want them to have access to a higher education and one that is affordable. i know so many kids in san francisco choose san francisco state as an option to attend college including our own dr. vince matthews who is probably an alumni here at san francisco state. so it's not too late for that other 10% of kids age 12-17. here's your shot. don't miss your shot like hamilton. i'm not throwing away my shot. well, go get your shot. go get your vaccine and make sure that you enter to be apart of this drawing where ten lucky students from san francisco unified school district will be selected to attend san francisco state university on a free ride and i can't think of a better incentive than that in order to be apart of what i think is an incredible institution that has been apart of the fabric of san francisco for so many years. with that, i want to introduce the superintendent of the san francisco uni

we want visitors to enjoy san francisco. we want conventions to come back to san francisco. we want this city to thrive and when businesses are open and people are coming back downtown to work, events are happening our yerba buena center for the arts, that is really part of our economic engine. it's how we generate revenue, but more importantly, bringing people together is something that i love to see happen in our city. now, part of what we've been experiencing as well is what i feel the wrong messaging about what our city is. we're the people who as san franciscans know how to communicate what's happening here. we still have challenges with homelessness. we still sadly have challenges with homelessness and crime. what we have to do is make some adjustments to ensure people who are here get the help and support that they need, but making sure those living here and working here also feel safe. we can do both and that's why this new program having ambassadors who welcome people to san francisco, who make people feel like we want them here, who make people who live here feel s

i'm san francisco mayor london breed. and i am joined by the chancellor of san francisco state university lei mahoney and the superintendent of the san francisco unified school district dr. matthews and we are making what i think is an extraordinary announcement. many of you know that here in san francisco. 83% of san franciscans have been vaccinated. but you know who's leading the way? our kids. so that is absolutely remarkable and i'm really proud of all of our kids who are stepping up and doing their part because what we want to do is, of course, get our institutions of higher learning as well as the school district and many of our schools that are open, we want them to stay open and we want the teachers, we want the administrators, we want the janitors and all of the folks who work in the schools and our kids to be safe and so far so good right, dr. matthews. now, we are on the west side of town of san francisco, state university and i can tell everyone we're on the west side because usually we have all the clouds in

i love that about san francisco. with that, without further adieu before i open it up to questions, valley brown is joining us as well as our assessor recorder and i've mentioned the other commissioners and others. so, you know, this is really a team effort. it's something that we all care about and something we're going to continue to push and as you know, grants for the arts presents a lot of funding for the festivals and the parades and the other activities that we do. and so we're going to beef it up because we want our streets to be fun and live with entertainment. so thank you all so much for joining us. and then i'll just hope it up for a few quick questions. >> in addition to the $2.5 million in state money, are there any rule changes coming with this initiative to make it easier to do these live performances? and if i could ask a second question. talk about that old mcdonald site. i'm wondering if you can give an explanation about your administration would not move forward. what was the first one? >> those a

and here in san francisco the san francisco public utilities commission have a grant program. a grant program where we've already provided over $2 million to various companies to change their businesses so that it doesn't impact their business directly so they can accommodate technology like this to make adjustments and anchor received a $1 million grant to make such changes. we're grateful to be here today because when you think bit, what they're doing in just this location alone is anticipated to save over $20 million gallons of water. that's the equivalent of over 1300 residents in san francisco and san franciscans used 32 gallons of water a day which is one of the lowest anywhere and we believe in conservation and try to do our best but we also understand there's a need to change infrastructure and businesses and how we support companies in san francisco to be innovative and creative in new developments that will help us to do exactly what we're doing here today. i'm grateful to be here and i know it's not after hours but i would hope that after we're done with this press

and san francisco saves san francisco. i wasn't just standing here. it was about every single person here who did what they needed to do. they sacrificed. they got vaccinated. and in an event like an earthquake, it's going to be the same thing. we're really going to need to come together. what we learned during covid is that the most vulnerable among us become exponentially more vulnerable and for those of us that don't have that vulnerability, that we're safely housed and we have the means, we really need to look out for our neighbors who aren't in the same situation and i know that we will. so, again, it's so great to be here. i'm so proud to serve under this mayor and with these colleagues. and, with that, i'm going to turn it over to our city librarian, michael lambert. [ applause ] >> thank you, madam mayor, and thank you director carol. thank you for choosing the san francisco public library for hosting this event today. i want to thank mayor breed and all of our special guests today. chief nicholson. deputy chief lizar. pete wong is here. i wan

attorney for san francisco, david chiu. (applause) we know david wanted to have the swearing in in chinatown, with the rain, it made it difficult but we're bringing chinatown to city hall and want to take this opportunity to thank them for their amazing performance. thank you so much. (applause) now, you know san francisco loves a good swearing in, don't we? all the elected officials came out for this occasion. it may take me two hours to acknowledge each and every one of them, but i want to take this opportunity to recognize and thank the outgoing city attorney who has been our rock for 20 years. thank you dennis. (applause) and i see hiing in the crowd in her mask, the former city attorney before dennis, thank you for joining us. (applause) we're also joined by california's top law enforcer in the state, amazing he is joining us here today. thank you so much. (applause) we've got old mayors and new mayors and mayors just making it rain mayors, but i saw willy brown here earlier today, i want to thank him for being here. (

people want to move to san francisco and people want to stay in san francisco.map only works if we build more units more densely. we have so many single family homes where only the wealthiest can live. . the richer will buy buildings from the already rich. of the we're pushing the issue off to the rest of the counsels in the bay. and build more units. i work with people every day, mostly black and brown, born and raised here who simply cannot afford to live in their home city anymore. they don't need an entire building which is the only neighborhood that san francisco. they use stable long-term place they can stay with their families and right now the options simply aren't there. even just for renting, let alone to buy. of the city is already just desperately unaffordable. we're not stopping displacement. and legalize multi-family homes across san francisco and towards continuing to allow for greater density across the entire city because these proposals are not enough, but they would be a good start towards fixing our housing crisis. thank you for your time. >>

how unique san francisco is. how when you shop at a place like this, you find something that you may not find at any other store anywhere. today as we kickoff shop and dine in the 49, we are asking san franciscans and those who visit our city to shop locally. shop on hate and chestnut and union street and hayes valley and the inner sun sept where you see these incredible stores. because not only do we help to ensure trees storefronts remain open and available in these thriving neighborhoods we make sure we support our economy. with just a small increase in shopping locally, that can increase our support and revenues to the city by millions of dollars pouring into our economy to help businesses, to help employees and to help continue to make sure we are making the kinds of investments that we know will continue to support san francisco. it is great to be here with so many people to shop and dine in the 49. since i knew i was coming today i know which candles i need today. one of my friends have a baby. they have b

i felt safe in san francisco. i recommend you visit san francisco because they have this incredible exhibit at the museum, the dejeoung. this is our city and now it's our time to take care of it to do everything we can in our respective positions to improve upon it. to make sure we're putting our all to it. not just for our economic future, but for the prosperity of each and every one of us. i want to thank so many people who are joining us today including rodney fong and helping bring businesses together. kevin carol from the hotel council, thank you so much and i want to see those hotels packed with people who are coming to the city. i'm fighting to get all these conventions and other activities and things here, but we know there's so much more work to do. i want to thank our deputy chief and david lizard. so many people working collaboratively together in order to ensure that this city is open for business, it's thriving and we're taking good care of one another like we did throughout this pandemic. thank you a

he is a san francisco native. he was an army veteran and served with the san francisco police department for 17 years. his widow tells you he tested positive for covid last week. saturday he was rushed to the hospital suffering from complications from covid where he later died. sources tell nbc bay area that he was among the 41 officers placed on leave for not meeting the vaccination deadline. >>> a live look at san francisco international airport which saw more tears of joy than usual today. this morning the u.s. lifted the ban on international travelers caused by covid. the result was a day of reunions after two years of pandemic separations. >> the international terminal heert sfo has always been a place where families are reunited after traveling long distances but these reunions today were extra special for many families. apart for two years because of pandemic restrictions. there might not be anything quite as heartwarming after seeing a loved one after a long time apart. for many families those timeless emb

i love san francisco. i moved to this city to go to sf state and i loved it so much that i never left. and i'm really proud to be working at next door. i don't know why they picked me to be up here, but all of you, your passion for the neighborhoods. i'm so grateful to all of our partners at the city with the department of public works. can i just say there's a community elm bass so thank you to urban alkamine for being so passionate about neighborhoods you're doing amazing work in the city and i think what's really cool about today is that this is probably one of the first times we're really seeing this multi-layer partnership between companies, between and people of the city who live here and work here. for all of you for showing up on this special day. to cultivate a kinder world where everyone has a neighborhood they can belong and kindness, exactly what we're doing today showing it making our world giving back to others i'm so thrilled that our headquarters is just a few blocks away that we're going t

san francisco chamber of commerce. the san francisco counsel of district merchants. many of our community benefits districts, particularly the union square, cbd as well as fisherman's wharf, the naacp, union local 5 as well as local 648. so i want to thank all of them for the in'put and the work that they've done to keep moving this conversation forward and also the deputy sheriff's association for giving us feedback along with sheriff miamoto and police chief scott. we might expand the scope seeing what we have in other areas of the city. i know. this is something that i think we need to really get our arms around and i'm hopeful that this legislation today will be a deterrent and a suppressant and also something we can work with our district attorney on to get a level of treatment rehabilitation. this is not about going back to the days of overincarceration. this is about being present and being able to see the individuals and look at what the appropriate types of rehabilitation are. so, thank you, chair, thank you committee members. thank you supervisor mandelman

coming up we will delve into the new documentary moving's san francisco.first return to political news. >>> democratic congress member jackie spear announced she would not seek another term in office. kamala harris is finding herself on the defensive after a pole put her approval ratings at a dismal 28 percent earlier this month. so, first, let's discuss the reaction from california politicians to the verdict in the kyle rittenhouse case in kenosha, wisconsin. the jury said today that he was not guilty of the charges of killing two men and wounding a third with a semiautomatic rifle. what is the response coming out of our state leaders? >> not as much as you might've expected although we are taping this earlier in the day so we will have to see how that progresses. i was a little surprised at how forceful the governo statement was. he tweeted out america today, you can break the law, carry around weapons bill fo military, shoot and kill people and get away with it and went on to say that's basically the messae being sent to vigilantism nomination today. st

san francisco in general that we don't lose a grip of what san francisco's came from.you'll always recognize whenever you lock in the door. you'll see the same staff, the same bartender and have the same meal and that is great. that's important. ♪♪ >> the service that san francisco heritage offers to the legacy businesses is to help them with that application process, to make sure that they really recognize about them what it is that makes them so special here in san francisco. ♪♪ so we'll help them with that application process if, in fact, the board of supervisors does recognize them as a legacy business, then that does entitle them to certain financial benefits from the city of san francisco. but i say really, more importantly, it really brings them public recognition that this is a business in san francisco that has history and that is unique to san francisco. >> it started in june of 1953. ♪♪ and we make everything from scratch. everything. we started a you -- we started a off with 12 flavors and mango fruits from the philippines and then started trying them one b

she considered the san francisco bay area her home. we are truly thankful to all of you, the mayor, the american indian cultural center, the beautiful native american people, and my mom would enthusiastically say first nations, the lovely dancers that always made her so proud and mostly to her city of san francisco. we appreciate your honoring our phenomenal mom's memory and continuing her legacy. [applause] >> we would now like to pass the mic to the daughter of janet king, if you would like to share a few words. >> hi, my name is coralee. janet is my mom. i want to say thank you to the american indian cultural center for giving her this honor today. i think that, you know, my mom was -- she really knew how to embody that special dynamic medicine that so many indigenous women do, in that she really balanced her tactics for justice. in the public arena, she brought her aggression against the injustices of the settler state. in those more private moments that she had many more of, with her relatives, with all of you, with me, she had a

mostly avoiding san francisco, avoiding at all costs. people think that's the only solution being the victim of a smash and grab in the city. >> now a lot of people just say let me park in a parking garage. but even parking garages are getting broken into. that's a bummer. >> i wanted to show you here. other people are saying that. people are just taking public transportation into the city. and like deborah, a lot of people are not leaving anything in their vehicles. you go to san francisco all the time. are you doing anything differently? >> exactly what everybody is saying, uber or lyft in or park in a garage. outside of that, you hope and pray nothing happens. thank you. >>> let's move on now. abby is the host of our show called "synced in" to get caught up on our stories. >>> still to come, our conversation with the mayor. what he sees as the fix for san francisco's car break-in problem. and who he thinks may run to take over for representative and some of the biggest name in sports are being honored tonight. a look at who is being i

not only for san francisco but for the region. is the location in mclaren park which is the city's second biggest park after golden gate. many people don't know the neighborhood in the first place if they haven't been there. we call it the best neighborhood nobody has ever heard our. every neighborhood in district nine has a very special aspect. where we are right now is the mission district. the mission district is a very special part of our city. you smell the tacos at the [speaking spanish] and they have the best latin pastries. they have these shortbread cookies with caramel in the middle. and then you walk further down and you have sunrise cafÉ. it is a place that you come for the incredible food, but also to learn about what is happening in the neighborhood and how you can help and support your community. >> twenty-fourth street is the birthplace of the movement. we have over 620 murals. it is the largest outdoor public gallery in the country and possibly the world. >> you can find so much political engagement park next to s

city college of san francisco. thank you all very much. that concludes our quiz portion of the evening. >> thank you. a big round of applause for our last awardees. city college of san francisco. congratulations to all our trail blazers, essential workers, educators and leaders. we are honored and challenged by you. are you ready to see some beautiful and colorful philippine dances? all right. let me introduce you to tribute. it creates awareness to philippine culture through attire, music, and dance. they will perform three inspired dances. ladies and gentlemen. >> we asked what philippino american history month mean it them. >> hi. i'm here at the long crow eatery and beer garden right across from the middle school asking young philippino americans what it means to them to be philippino american. >> pride. >> very proud. >> hard working. >> it means being part of a family and supporting one another. >> it feels good. as a philippino american, you grow up with both sides. i grew up in the philippines and over here

san francisco teachers collective bargaining rights. in 1964, she was elected the president of the teachers union and one of the first women to lead any major union in san francisco. when she became president of local 61, the union did not any longer represent the teachers. only paraprofessionals stayed on and preserved the local, but in 1989, joan led her union to victory over the rival san francisco classroom teachers association, and making good on campaign promises, she merged into one cohesive union. the new united educators of san francisco formal merger had all the advantages of a.f.t. and n.e.a., and importantly, they could face the administration as a unified force. in 1994, joan marie had the great honor of traveling to south africa to monitor the historic election that allowed people of all races to vote for the first time, ending aparteid, and ending with the election of nelson mandela. throughout her career, she was honored and recognized widely both as a civic and educational leader. joan marie shelley spent her uesf presi

san francisco teachers collective bargaining rights. in 1964, she was elected the president of the teachers union and one of the first women to lead any major union in san francisco. when she became president of local 61, the union did not any longer represent the teachers. only paraprofessionals stayed on and preserved the local, but in 1989, joan led her union to victory over the rival san francisco classroom teachers association, and making good on campaign promises, she merged into one cohesive union. the new united educators of san francisco formal merger had all the advantages of a.f.t. and n.e.a., and importantly, they could face the administration as a unified force. in 1994, joan marie had the great honor of traveling to south africa to monitor the historic election that allowed people of all races to vote for the first time, ending aparteid, and ending with the election of nelson mandela. throughout her career, she was honored and recognized widely both as a civic and educational leader. joan marie shelley spent her uesf presi

how unique san francisco is.ind something that you may not find at any other store anywhere. today as we kickoff shop and dine in the 49, we are asking san franciscans and those who visit our city to shop locally. shop on hate and chestnut and union street and hayes valley and the inner sun sept where you see these incredible stores. because not only do we help to ensure trees storefronts remain open and available in these thriving neighborhoods we make sure we support our economy. with just a small increase in shopping locally, that can increase our support and revenues to the city by millions of dollars pouring into our economy to help businesses, to help employees and to help continue to make sure we are making the kinds of investments that we know will continue to support san francisco. it is great to be here with so many people to shop and dine in the 49. since i knew i was coming today i know which candles i need today. one of my friends have a baby. they have baby clothes, pet toys and other really cute un

san francisco kids knew who the elected officials were. i have it on great authority that they had a good time that night, you made that evening very memorable. please join me in welcoming our always fun, housing warrior, mayor london breed. [applause] >> mayor breed: thank you, brad. it is great to be here today with all of you. just to celebrate this incredible project she and her boys and what this means for their life this. is so important to us as a city and why i know many of us here do this work. i know it is why for over 50 years jon stewart did this work. i remember in 2019 when we broke ground on this property completely empty lot we had a number of festivities and john, who retired many years ago but continued to work. often times jack was like i thought i was the boss. no, you are not the boss. john said i am retired. he was instrumental in the jon stewart company not just starting it but making it to what it became for affordable housing for 50 years from in san francisco. i met him in treasure island right out of college. wha

how unique san francisco is. how when you shop at a place like this, you find something that you may not find at any other store anywhere. today as we kickoff shop and dine in the 49, we are asking san franciscans and those who visit our city to shop locally. shop on hate and chestnut and union street and hayes valley and the inner sun sept where you see these incredible stores. because not only do we help to ensure trees storefronts remain open and available in these thriving neighborhoods we make sure we support our economy. with just a small increase in shopping locally, that can increase our support and revenues to the city by millions of dollars pouring into our economy to help businesses, to help employees and to help continue to make sure we are making the kinds of investments that we know will continue to support san francisco. it is great to be here with so many people to shop and dine in the 49. since i knew i was coming today i know which candles i need today. one of my friends have a baby. they have b

," and it is an acrobatic love letter to the city of san francisco created by some san francisco nativespats for the last 20 years living in montreal who are returning home to -- they founded the company here, but the company's never had a permanent presence here. so, the 7 fingers now have a permanent home in san francisco, after 20 years in montreal. "beach blanket babylon" was here for 45 years, and then it closed in december of 2019. before "beach blanket babylon," though, there were also a number of important things that happened in here. and so we're in a really long tradition of great culture in this room for the city of san francisco, focused a lot on the neighborhood of north beach, which we're happy to also be part of. >> circus in general is really cool because it brings height, and, you know, you're basically -- you're going super high. teeterboard, you're going super high, chinese pole, you know, and these incredible feats. but it somehow has a way of feeling intimate, which is kind of cool, you know? the audience is actually -- some of them are even gonna be sitting on the