under the direction of frank costa, they are all to be commended for the work in building the foundation upon which the class will continue to grow. we have many new faces. we had some tiretirements last month. i could not do my job without a good team of people to work with. i would like to acknowledge each and everyone of you chiefs recommend -- representing the department today. i want to thank the commissioners for your support. we're very proud to work with the commission that challenges us, works with us, and expects us to be our best. we appreciate your presence today. of like to acknowledge local 798. thank you for continuing to advocate for our department, to give the recruits over our class working. supervisor chiu, i would like technology. -- i would like to acknowledge you. i really appreciate your presence and support of the san francisco fire department. the supervisor was chair of the budget committee. it was not an easy task. we appreciate her diligence in that role and how she understands the importance of continued funding for public safety. last but not least, to mayor

frank mallicoat. >>> an armed robbery spree in contra costa county by people wearing odd masks, their targets stores and gas stations open late at night. anne makovec with the outrageous details that may tie the crimes together. >> scary. people are crazy nowadays. >> reporter: armed, masked and sometimes costumed men are robbing east bay stores that are open overnight here in walnut creek. six robbers including one dressed as a skeleton, another dressed as a gorilla walked into this gas station at 3:30 a.m. yesterday brandishing guns and stealing cash, soda and cigarettes. the clerk was unharmed but one of the robbers shot at a customer pumping gas. how close did that bullet come? >> we don't know how close it came, but at the time of the shots, they were approximately 25 feet from each other. the customer took off running and he was not injured. >> reporter: they took off in a dark colored volkswagen parked nearby. 24 hours before that robbery, three masked men one dressed as a skeleton walked into this 7- eleven in pleasanton hills. the owner of the 7-eleven showed me the footage there in the sto

frank somerville. a band of robbers is going through stores in contra costa county. and police are trying to stop them before somebody gets hurt. new tonight, live in antioch. >> the scene of the latest. >> reporter: earlier this morning they hit this food max, and with gunfire it is getting more dangerous. when the gunmen came in, the shelves were being restocked. there were few customers, shots were fired. >> they were aggressive, they take over the business. >> reporter: police connected the dots, because before this incident, a gang came here in walnut creek and stole items. the clerks are jumping now. >> this wal nut creek. it is happening now, we're scared. >> reporter: on their way out, robbers fired at a customer pumping gas, who bolted unhurt. >> that is random, i wouldn't see the motive unless they saw their faces. >> reporter: but nobody saw their faces, all the robbers wore masks, costumes and hooded sweat shirts. >> they were working there on the corner. >> reporter: and the night before they tried to stick up this 7-eleven in pleasant hills, but the cle

frank somerville. a band of robbers is going through stores in contra costa county. and police are trying to stop them before somebody gets hurt. new tonight, live in antioch. >> the scene of the latest. >> reporter: earlier this morning they hit this food max, and with gunfire it is getting more dangerous. when the gunmen came in, the shelves were being restocked. there were few customers, shots were fired. >> they were aggressive, they take over the business. >> reporter: police connected the dots, because before this incident, a gang came here in walnut creek and stole items. the clerks are jumping now. >> this wal nut creek. it is happening now, we're scared. >> reporter: on their way out, robbers fired at a customer pumping gas, who bolted unhurt. >> that is random, i wouldn't see the motive unless they saw their faces. >> reporter: but nobody saw their faces, all the robbers wore masks, costumes and hooded sweat shirts. >> they were working there on the corner. >> reporter: and the night before they tried to stick up this 7-eleven in pleasant hills, but the cle

frank, grace? >> okay, stephanie, thank you very much. >>> a shelter in place is now lifted in contra costa county. it was lifted last night, warning you to stay indoors for people in byron and discovery bay. the escapees are 14 to 15-year- old boys. one of the four boys though is considered dangerous. >>> san francisco cab drivers are on high alert. eight times since july, a robber has held the cabbie at knife point. the robber gets in the cab saying he is going to gary boulevard, then redirects the drivers. well, the suspect gets in cabs around the caster district. he is described as being five feet nine, 210 pounds, and about 45 to 50 years old. police say they have put ouwarnings, but we have talked to drivers who have not received them. >> the suspect pulls out a knife, puts it up to the throat of the cab driver. >> i hear it from colleagues or something, but you know i didn't hear anything from anybody. >> four of the eight robberies have been just within the last two weeks. the latest was early yesterday morning. >>> medical bills for being san francisco giant fans, bryan stow, are expected