i am a staff member of the galleria.s a recently graduated art history student looking through the work that galleria and its resident artists have produced and almost half a century is to say the least mind blowing. this institution's contribution to the artworld and its communities has paved the way for someone like me to help continue its legacy for another 100 years or more. during a time in which major arts institutions are beginning to understand that diversity and representation can no longer be performative, many art writers are questioning whether small cultural institutions such as the galleria will maintain relevancy in the future. the answer is yes. the expensive archives at many of these institutions are a reminder of what elders within these communities fought for, and what we as a future generation should honor and protect. this is why i stand here today, to ask the historic preservation commission to designate the building that galleria occupied and his billboard as a san francisco landmark to commemorate

i've been on the board of galleria, a curator, and the founder of the digital mural project at galleria. i've come to see the importance of holding space for latino artists, especially when we are not allowed in certain cultural institutions to express ourselves and our cultural values. it is truly heartbreaking to see , and i can't put into words the fact that we are -- we have been evicted. we have not moved on as the owners stated to, we have been evicted and not being given a long term lease, and a point where we are in between spaces. so what i wanted to speak to you today is the importance of the billboard and the public billboard on the side of the building, which i think it is valuable. since 1975, the hosted hundreds of artists to create temporary artworks from issues of native american art, black artists, queer artists of color count they have all painted murals there. we have had teenagers, youth create works at that site. topics on the aids epidemic, to healthy eating, immigration, queer visibility and important issues that have been raised. i believe that my ask is that the

so many artists have been supported by galleria and has come with doors have come through galleria. not just locally, and nationally , but internationally. this space is known. that corner is iconic. nationally it is recognized. you can go to any -- everyone recognizes this space. not just the organization, but the physical space and what it means to us as a community, as a greater community. not just the san francisco community, but a new larger national, and international community. and especially in times when we are literally -- the government is trying to erase s. i urge you to move forward with this initiative and begin the process and help us secure space in our community. thank you. >> hello. my name is debbie horan. i started attending events in this specific space in 1991. i just wanted to talk about what that space has given many people who are here today. and exposure to incredibly powerful visual art and music for decades and decades. these public experiences allow people to become a super creative, visual and free thinkers and to become imaginative, inventive through t

i've been relocated and over to the galleria building, per ms. cohen and baywest as my landlord. the main point i want to make, this compromise idea allows people like myself to stay in a building like the galleria and the showplace building way below market rates. our businesses are primarily commission-driven. there is no way we could pay san francisco market rate and keep our businesses cohesive. this is a way to allow the resources to go into the building and improve the entire square and allow our square footage rates to be where they are today and i really appreciate it. thank you. >> supervisor tang: thank you very much. any other members of the public who wish to speak on item 1? seeing none, public comment is closed. president cohen? >> president cohen: i want to say thank you to the -- people that represent different showrooms testifying. this was a contentious issue several years ago, so it's nice to stand before you in consideration for a nice, elegant compromise for the showroom owners and building owners. thank you. >> supervisor tang: thank you very much. with that

it's the latest, following the shutdown of stores in novato and stones town galleria last year. the macy building will be redeveloped as part of the city line sunnyvale product. a new mixed-use project that will include retail and house. >>> san jose is being called the hottest housing market in the country. zillow says job opportunities, the nation's lowest unemployment rate. and housing values and incomes, landed it for 2014. the site says the median home price is $1.2 million. and the average household income is at $117,000. >>> in new york, a group of engineers is turning their idea to use 3d printing to build homes into a reality. the team at s-squared 3d printing printed a rig they say can prepare a custom home in two days. they're working to build a demo home this spring, all for less than $200,000. they hope to lower the cost of homes while increasing autonomous job production. >> there's no need when we can do it. two days later, you have a house. >> this is the type of this type of construction. not necessarjust in cement. it's pretty exciting. >> while some say this w

it is the latest after the shutdown of stores in novato and stonestown galleria last year. it will be redeveloped as part of the city line sunnyvale project. it's a new, mixed use project  that includes both retail and housing. >>> apple is cutting back on hiring for some divisions, after lower-than-expected iphone sales over the holidays. according to bloomberg news. ceo tim cook said would not implement a hiring freeze. but would look to slow hiring in some of the areas. microsoft stepping in to slow down the affordable housing crisis. in seattle, experiencing a widening affordability gap. the tech company is pledging $500 million to address homelessness. they will not only be able available to microsoft workers but also for teachers, firefighters and other middle- and low-income residents. >>> time is 6:48. get ready. ford confirmed it will build a full pickup truck. ford ceo says it's designed to future proof the best-selling f series, which he described as a global jogo naut. the goal is to bring those jobs to market by the year 2022. >> your morning cup of coffee co

it started at the stones town galleria mall near san francisco stated.et's show you a map and plot out where this chase took place. sfpd told crews on the scene that the driver was a dui suspect, and the chase began around 10:30 p.m. near the stonestown mall off of 19th and winston streets in san francisco. that goes through daly city and ending here near ocean beach. want to show you guys some video from the scene. apparently the officers got out of the car to approach this dui suspect. the suspect reportedly drives off, hitting a sergeant's patrol car. this leads to that high-speed chase we showed you, reaching 80 miles per hour. the chase goes down 280 through daley and pacifica before heading towards the great highway and slope where we're standing near ocean beach. you can see that suspect was taken to a hospital for unknown injuries. really at this time we're working to get more details on potential charges for the suspect. we'll provide you with any new information when we do. >> thanks for the latest, pete. >>> happening today, santa rosa church

the department store galleria is 2500.han for theking about a run presidency in 2020 as an independent. he says the united states is in what he called a fragile time and he would campaign outside the traditional two-party system. he says both democrats and republicans are failing the voters and that president trump should not win another term. >> not only the fact that this president is not qualified to be the president, but the fact that both parties are consistently not doing what's necessary on behalf of the american people, and are engaged every single day in revenge politics. finally, venezuela has dropped its decision to cut dramatic has with the u.s., saying they agree to maintain an intersection in their respective capitals. back by president maduro after washington and several allies recognized the national a similar leader as the rightful head of state. the venezuelan army however still supports maduro. global news 24 hours a day, on air and on tictoc on twitter, powered by more than 2700 journalists and analysts in over 120 countries. i'm su keenan. this is bloomberg. ♪ davi

the latest bay area closure announced by the company following the shutdown of the store at the galleriaurniture store in novato, the macy's building on west washington avenue will be redeveloped as part of the city line sunnyvale project. that will be a new mixed use area, that includes retail and housing. >>> apple cutting back on hiring for some divisions after lower than expected iphone sales over the holidays. according to bloomberg news, ceo tim cook told workers in a meeting earlier this year that -- or earlier this month, that is, that apple would not implement a hiring freeze but would look to slow hiring in certain areas of the company. >>> ford confirmed it will build a fully electric f150 pickup truck. ford's ceo says the move is meant to future proof its best selling f series. the goal is to bring the electric trucks to showrooms by 2022. i already heard from my daughter about gymboree because she was sad about toys "r" us last year. this is another place where she grew up at the gymboree play groups and the stores with the clothing. so -- >> good memories. >> gone, yep. >>