how has the hyatt justified what it's doing?the hyatt is one of the largest hotel corporations in the world, and yet part of the problem is that here in indianapolis there are currently no unionized hotels the largest american city without a unionized hotel and compared to other similar sized midwestern cities they make 2 3, find an hour and without any union rep presentation the hyatt is able to get away with quite a bit and so they have been able to run wild and subcontract out the jobs of these folks without any sort of sense of accountability. >> tell me about the interest of the n.f.l. player's association and why they appeared with you today. >> it was wonderful. you know the executive districtor of the n.f.l. players association came out on his birthday, walked the picket line with us. it was tremendous to have him out there supporting the hotel workers. you know they have been really strong allies for a number of years here locally and around the country. they are a very high-profile organization. so obviously we think i

the gathering runs through sunday at the hyatt regency sfo. newt gingrich is skidded scheduled to speak at -- is scheduled to speak at tomorrow's luncheon. he is the only presidential candidate scheduled to speak at the convention. >>> mitt romney is trying to refocus on economic issues as he battles rival rick santorum in the republican presidential race. today he spoke at a football stadium in detroit, talked up his proposal to lower marginal individual tax rates by 20%. opinion polls have romney holding a slight lead over santorum ahead of tuesday's primary in michigan and arizona. romney is head by single digits. >>> sticker shock, gas prices are already topping $5. >> from bendable to stretchable to see through? how your smartphone is about to get a whole lot smarter. >>> chaos caused anear riot outside a mall in orlando. >>> a gorgeous day in the bay area. looking good. its about to change. you will need a jacket this weekend. we'll have details coming up. this crash . ============b r e a k ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, crash... caught on camera in t

convention opens this morning at the hyatt regency. it runs through sunday. >> now it's the land of a lot of money. 4:38. want to get a check of the forecast. cool on the way? >> yeah, a cooldown this weekend, still holding on to comfortable temperatures so great, great news for any of you who want to get outdoors and the wind will relax. take a look at what the wind is doing to your temperature in san jose this morning. out of the north-northeast at 16 miles per hour, temperatures right now 63 degrees in san jose. napa, your wind is coming down substantially which is great news when it comes to controlling that fire. however, we're not going to see the winds drop off until mid morning into this afternoon. high pressure will finally retreat to the east. however, our temperatures will end up in the low 70s inland, we're talking the mid-60s bayside today. i've got the weekend forecast, i'll tell you when the rain returns and when we cool off because that's in the seven-day in my next report. let's check with mike on your drive. >> we'll

region she has finally achieved her dream of assisting russia departing the glamorous five star park hyatt hotel into the car and off for lunch. has longed to try the authentic russian food she ate as a child will she be disappointed leaving expensive restaurants out of the equation we want to give our guests the typical tourist experience. to a first russian chain along the glamorous but shanker we arrived at the popular low key eatery. opening its first site in the russian capital in march of ninety six its name translates to thirty trees and sticks in english and the traditional countryside interiors and quirky stuff costumes give some idea of the food here. a certain upon the all you can eat salad bar option which allows you to choose from a buffet of both hot and cold meals and salads a great idea if you want a chance to sample different dishes just try it all and hope for the best carrot salad plus beetroot potatoes with dale and adding a glass of morse to complement a meal it's time to try does be shanker look impressed as if it was a great experience i've been absent as a wide vari

state party officials say gingrich will deliver the keynote speech during a luncheon event at the hyatt regency hotel and may fundraise around the bay area that day. >>> 4:38. we have a major announcement today about the role women serve in the military. female troops may soon be able to serve in more jobs closer to the front lines. the pentagon is expected to propose a new policy that would allow women to serve in roles at the battalion level. now, it was once considered too close to the action. the new rules would still ban female troops from actual combat duty. >>> also today military meals are getting an upgrade. it is a campaign spearheaded by first lady michelle obama as well as pentagon officials. military bases will serve more fruits and vegetables. pentagon officials say obesity is a national security issue because 25% of entry level candidates are too fat to enter the military or even make it through their first enlistment. >>> 4:39 on your thursday. keeping pro sports in the city of oakland. >> the final pitch to save three teams on the verge of leaving. also ahead... >> this

the gathering runs through sunday at the hyatt regency sfo. newt gingrich scheduled to speak at tomorrow's lunch. he is the only presidential hopeful scheduled at the convention. >>> president obama is gaining momentum here in. yeah. a new field poll shows in california shows 51% of the voters would reelect him up 6 points since november. a majority approve of the job he is doing. half of the $8 million the president picked up in california recently came from events held in san francisco. >> since it's an election year they're already dusting off their three-point plan for $2 gas. and i'll save you the suspense. step one is to drill. and step two is to drill. and then step three is to keep drilling. >> that was part of the president's address yesterday to engineering students at the university of miami. gas has surged in california as you all well know, 23 cents in just one week. >>> he was once the front- runner for the presidential nomination. this morning, mitt romney is hoping to win voters with his economic plan. he is expected to call fo

look at this video from youtube, supporters stormed the lobby of the hyatt in burlingame where the convention was being held chanting ron paul. they say they were hoping to draw attention to a candidate they say is often overlooked. while the convention wrapped up this afternoon, the republican voters say they are now shifting their focus to the primary which they now have an extra reason to look forward to. >> excitement is very high among the california republicans this year because we for the first time in a decade or two, have an opportunity to shape the republican presidential election. this is not happened in previous years, and that's why this is a very exciting opportunity. >> reporter: invitations to speak at the convention were extended to all gop presidential hopefuls. gingrich is the only one who acce accepted. republican voters say they want the see more candidates come to california in the next months and to compete for their votes. as for just how much the california primary will weigh, well, that depends on how super tuesday goes. live in san francisco, kimberly tere, nbc bay

too because private property is just an idea but we don't respect it here in this country you know hyattwrote that book the road to serfdom which is supposed to be a treatise against communal property what happens when the so-called lefties take over it turns out he was right except the threat is from the right wing wholesale faffed of all private property so it doesn't fit in with the ideology of america let's kill all the baseball let's kill everybody that's the current white house mode of thinking assassinations and wealth confiscation destruction of private property thank you obama us well. well actually he's in the next headline speaking of the vaporized and deleted much of the population of america have had their jobs and their wealth and their income vaporized in toledo obama tells woman interesting unemployed husband can't find jobs so here's a woman in texas and her husband. is a an engineer and she's asking why he can't find a job jennifer ask you what kind of engineer your husband is he's a semiconductor engine there the. it is interesting to me and i'm not what i said if you

gingrich will be in burlingame for the republicans bring the convention delivering his speech at the hyattregency in burlingame. this is video in everett, washington, yesterday. it is going to be difficult with only 30 percent are registered republicans and these are dwindling. he is lacking in ffourth place. after mitt romney, rick santorum. >> 1 kroot san francisco is selling the american cup sailing race that is being hosted by the city. waterfront watch is a member of this group. the city has not been properly reviewing the environmental impact. the america's cup is the most prestigious event. 2013 slated for san francisco. the yo >> oakland police has been 3 arrests a arrested with gun violence on a crackdown on increase in the shootings. police are investigating as many as 18 incidences since last friday. the violent spree ended with 15 people injured. in the last several day they have investigated 43 shooting incidences. this is video. this home is riddled with bullet holes 98/holly. they heard gunshots and neighborhood schools were in lockdown. one suspect was having a gun. they di

it's all happening inside the hyatt regency.t today that is a lot of people are buying tickets for. you can see the name the headlines. presidential candidate republican presidential candidate newt gingrich. he is scheduled to speak at a luncheon this afternoon. the head of the california republican party that says former republican presidential candidate herman cain is confirmed to be at that luncheon today. this is a presidential election year. the gop primary still has no clear winner yet. there is a discussion that california's presidential primary could have more of a say in the outcome of that contest. now the chairman of the california republican party who we just talked to said he thinks that is part of the reason why candidate newt gingrich made the trip here. >> not only for years has californias provided the largest single amount of donations, but they provide a lot of volunteers. right now there is a conclusion to this race super tuesday might be a split decision. it's worth coming out early for some of these people

ben ali, frederick douglass, president barack obama, dorothy hyatt, jackie joyner-kersee.ts of characters in my head. >> we have sammy davis, jr. mls maya angelo. mr. james brown. this is our narrator. we have earth ya kids, ms. rosa parks and ms. lena horn. >> how are you organizing the makeup, hair and wardrobe. we have a lot of people. >> well, i have not slept for two months, notwithstanding that i did not go to sleep last night. i'm just thankful that we have the privilege to do this here at the southeast tennis learning center and, thank god, parks and recs gives me the opportunity to do it >>> let's talk about the costume. the style changes, things change. >> i am a history junky. i go to consignment stores. i have donations. each year, children change and even the ones that were the same characters, you know, children grow. they grow the next year. >> right, right. >> thank you very much. this year's theme, jackie, is moving -- janice, i'm sorry. now you are getting all messed up. it's movement to mon umehs and it's those who played a very significant role to the c

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tomorrow republican presidential candidate newt gingrich will give a luncheon at the hyatt in burlingamee set only republican presidential candidate scheduled to appear at the convention. >>> almost three years have passed since sarah palin resigned as governor of alaska. now we're learning more about what may have led up to that decision. stay with ktvu mornings on 2. coming up at 7:45, the new e- mails detailing pail incompetent's frustrating last months in office. >>> an oakland fewer city employees were laid off than first expected. officials say 21 workers lost their jobs earlier this week. that's down from the 80 jobs that city leaders thought they would have to cut after losing $28 million in redevelopment money. the cuts will result in fewer illegal dumping patrols, reduced towers at recreation centers and reduced staffing at television stations. >>> the city of berkeley meantime is taking in thousands of dollars more in parking ticket revenue this year after raising parking ticket fees. the new study budget report shows the city collected $120,000 more in parking ticket fines fi

campaign signs fill almost every inch of space inside the hyatt for the convention. >> i think we are looking to hear what people have to say about how to improve the jobs in the area. >> reporter: a small business owner, judi lloyd is one of the delegate who will decide the direction of the party, struggling to cap evacuate voters. >> our market share has decrease. >> reporter: as the republican candidate for president continues to slug it out the there is new excitement about california's role in the process. >> we may wind up, determining who is going to be the nominee. if super tuesday doesn't work out you know when june comes around they may still be looking for a candidate. >> when it comes down to this in enwill be a campaign about jobs and what our candidate can do as the nominee to convince the rest of the country he is a jobs creator. >> reporter: some say they are concerned about a platform focusing on social issues including traditional marriage and opposition to abortion. if you are conversative christian fine that's your belief but not everybody is. you are not going to

campaign signs fill almost every inch of space inside the hyatt for the convention. >> i think we are looking to hear what people have to say about how to improve the jobs in the area. >> reporter: a small business owner, judi lloyd is one of the delegate who will decide the direction of the party, struggling to cap evacuate voters. >> our market share has decrease. >> reporter: as the republican candidate for president continues to slug it out the there is new excitement about california's role in the process. >> we may wind up, determining who is going to be the nominee. if super tuesday doesn't work out you know when june comes around they may still be looking for a candidate. >> when it comes down to this in enwill be a campaign about jobs and what our candidate can do as the nominee to convince the rest of the country he is a jobs creator. >> reporter: some say they are concerned about a platform focusing on social issues including traditional marriage and opposition to abortion. if you are conversative christian fine that's your belief but not everybody is. you are not going to

it will be held at the hyatt regency.is the only one of the republican presidential candidates scheduled to appear at the convention. >>> new e-mails are out from sarah palin's term when she was the governor of alaska. they have just been released. make sure you stay right here. coming up at 5:45 the common compliant in the e-mails why the former vice presidential candidate said i can't take it anymore. >>> right now it's 5:38. i want to check in with sal for a look at the commute. sal. >> all right pam and dave. good morning. happy friday. we are doing pretty well as it comes to the east bay commute as we take a look at 80. and we are seeing some slow traffic. it's not all that bad yet. when you get to cross the bay anywhere, it's a nice drive at the bay bridge san mateo and dumbarton bridges. this morning we had the crash southbound 101 at hellyer. 5:39 let's go to steve. >>> thank you very much. happy friday everybody. still a nice day today but changes are brewing. fog down in southern california is taking the turn ra

reading burke and -- [ applause ] >> my guess is some of you have gotten here by reading burke and hyatt could have told me that they were infielders for the detroit tigers some of you work in think tanks or you follow some of the writings of the conservative writering in the past. i salute all of you in achieving your vision of conservatism. my path to conservatism came from my family, my faith and from my life's work. i was raised in a home that was shaped by and rooted in conservative values. my mother's father came to america from england as a teenager he was alone in this country, but he risked it all for the chance of religious liberty and for economic opportunity. he probably heard about my dad and how proud i am to him, he was born to americanç parents that were living in mexico and then they moved back to the u.s., his dad was a contractor and he went bust more than once, he grew up poor, never had the chance to finish his college degree, but he believed in a country where the circumstances of one's birth were not a barrier to life's achievement and so, with hard work, he becam

the gathering runs through sunday at the hyatt regency sfo. newt gingrich is scheduled to speak at tomorrow's lunch. he is the only presidential hopeful scheduled to attend that convention. >>> republican presidential hopeful mitt romney is making his economic pitch in michigan today. he is expected to call for tax cuts and reforms to social security and medicare in the state where he grew up. his father was governor there. romney is in a close race with rick santorum in the state. voters there and in arizona go to the polls in just four days. >>> oakland is laying off a lot fewer employees than had been expected. the layoffs were planned after the city lost millions of dollars in that state redevelopment money that got cut off. originally 2500 workers received layoff notices then officials expected there would be 80 layoffs and now the latest count just 21 jobs lost so some good news out of some bad news there. >>> meanwhile school leaders in solano county backed down from a plan to cancel kindergarten classes there after parents and teachers

>> ( translated ): about a week after the incident, the city council met with the u.s. side: major hyattfrom civil affairs and the commander of haditha, colonel chessani. many demands were presented in this meeting, and among those demands was opening a formal investigation into the incident. >> they were upset about what had occurred. they were upset that the... the marines killed innocent people that day, from what they were saying. >> narrator: in a formal complaint, the city council referred to the incident as "a crime of war" and called the killings in the houses and at the white car "executions." but the marine command gave little credence to these allegations. they strongly suspected that the city council was backed by terrorists. >> the city council demonstrated through actions, and through information that we had received from various sources, that their allegiances largely lied-- not all of them-- but largely lies... lied with the insurgency. >> narrator: no investigation was launched at that time. and the marines thought that they had put the incident behind them. >> it became