it's in san jose's japan town. we'll see you there. june: thank you. mitchell: cool, thanks.ell, san jose taiko will be playing at the nikkei matsuri, but first they'll be here with us live in our studio. you don't want to miss it. we are big fans of san jose taiko. here i have followed the group from the very start, and i am always impressed with their precision and their artistic evolution. they will be performing at the nikkei matsuri on may 5 and will be featuring new compositions. we have an ensemble here. yuri: yuri kachiba. alex: alex koyama. alex: alex hudson. jeff: jeff noon. robert: all right, here they are. this is the ensemble from san jose taiko, enjoy. ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ robert: great job, great job. never disappointing, never disappoints. all right, again, san jose taiko will be performing at the nikkei matsuri in san jose japan town on may 5. you can get more details on that event and all our guests and their events on nbcbayarea.com. and we're also on social media, facebook and twitter. and you can follow me on twitter @rhandanbc. we want to thank all of our guests. "as

my name is grace, i am the executive director of the japan town community benefit district. i'm here to share my support for the landmark designation. i too was a student of the school. i remember as a child, going to school monday through friday, each day every day until high school. and when i was young i would complain about going, but as i grew as an adult, i really am grateful for my parents for letting me go, and also for the teachers that gave me a great education, because what i have learned there is what i am using today to be able to communicate with our japanese and japanese-american community to be that bridge. my mom was a former principal. i do encourage you, and i have nothing but support for this school. >> are there any other speakers who wish to speak to this matter we are closing public comments. commissioners? >> i did go through the building yesterday, and in certain respects, it is remarkably ordinary, however in other respects, it is unbelievable because of what happened there. it has at least three really important aspects to its. one is the fact of h

board to give the japan town time to consider rehabilitation and redesign of the peace plaza. it is not an article 10 resource. however, the subject scientist its characteristics are considered an eligible historic resource for the purposes of the california environmental quality act. therefore staff is currently reviewing the rehabilitation design to ensure it conforms to the secretary of the interior standards. although your review is not required for completion for the ca the cat catigorical view. any comments from this commission will be taken into consideration by the design teams. if designation of the property moves forward in the future, then lan landmark designation report and ord noons will bordinance will be ud as necessary. it was designed by yoshiro gamagoochi in 1968. it has served as vocal points for an array of events, including the cherry blossom festival. considerable alterations to the plaza over the years have resulted in diminished integrity of the site. even so, staff has determined that the peace plaza retain several general features that allow it to be

we were in japan town while crowds watched drummers play. this marks the 52nd year for the northern california cherry blossom festival. >> it'sngg the japanese nc culture and the event for everyone to enjoy. and experience it. so that's why it's very unique. and fun. >> and in case you missed it this weekend. the festival continues next saturday and sunday. >> we'll get you the weather for that. in a second. what happens in the next day or two? >> you notice how much cooler it was today. we saw the increase in the clouds. showing us that we see lots of clouds over parts of the bay area and tomorrow we'll see the rain. here's a view from the east bay hills towards san francisco. you see the low clouds in the background. marine layer kicking in. a cooler sea breeze. temperatures have cooled down in san francisco. 53 right now. oakland san jose 60 degrees. half-moon bay cooler at 57. i want to show you the really cool shot live camera in walnut creek. i thought it was unusual and fun so see. 65 right now. livermore at 61. this time we're seeing

enjoy the fun and the food in san jose's japan town.ow, on that morning, may 5 but earlier, is the 2019 nihonmachi 5k and kids run. registration starts at 7:15 a.m., then the running starts at 9 a.m. it starts at and benefits the yu-ai kai senior center at 588 north 4th street in san jose, and you can register online. then it's bay area bike to work day on thursday may 9. that will be going in all nine bay area counties. and last but not least, the big annual caamfest 37 kicking off may 9 and running until the 19th in venues in san francisco and oakland. it's the nation's largest showcase of asian american film, music, food, and performance arts. proceeds help caam, center for asian american media, which presents the richness and diversity of the asian-american experience. and you can find out more information and details of the events we've been talking about on nbcbayarea.com. and we're also on social media, facebook and twitter. you can follow me on twitter @rhandanbc. that's it for our show today, we want to thank all of our guests.

robert: yeah, yeah, and a long way from the old right down japan town parades we used to see, but, heyk you very much for being here. it's great that taiko dojo's gonna be a part of this. ryuma: thank you very much for having me. robert: all right, well, the northern california cherry blossom festival grand parade is on sunday, april 21, starting at 1 p.m., taking off from the civic center up polk to post, to the heart of j-town at post and fillmore. and don't forget, the us-japan taiko festival the day before on saturday, april 20 at 7 p.m. at the jcccnc, the japanese cultural and community center of northern california, 1840 sutter street. tickets are $35, a bargain. robert: next up, artist judy shintani, and the f-213 exhibit featuring over 40 feminist artists. it's powerful so stay with us. has been making folks feel right at home, with meals like homestyle country fried steak, grandma's sampler, and our signature chicken n' dumplins. so, come on home to what you love. come on home to cracker barrel. so, come on home to what you love. it's your time... .lf... . own it... take off i

the mayor of our amazing city, she grew up around japan town, and that is where our family business. my name is linda mihara, and i'm a owner of paper tree. the business was started in 1958 by my mother and father, who are actually here today. [applause] >> we have recently become a san francisco legacy business. we're very proud to be that. to be a legacy business, you have to be in business at least 35 years, and we're entering our 51st year in business, and we're happy to do so. thank you. san francisco is an amazing city. we are a world class city. we have always been the example of how being -- no matter what your background is, your religion, your sexual orientation, everybody has been welcomed. and we make it work here in the city. we're a world class city because of our world class people. i believe one of the key things that makes san francisco so unique not only are the people, but are the different neighborhoods. so we have our little identities, but we still get together and we mingle and respect each other. we work together and we open our doors to the world. and as a bu

it will as well for the cherry blossom festival in san francisco in japan town.t will be 63 degrees, 64 for the union spring street festival. 70s in the bay area, 73 in livermore, 74 in san jose, warmer than it was today. in the extended forecast, pressure is on, heat is on as well, mid-80s for tuesday, wednesday, and thursday. it is a good beach week, if you can swing it. we cool down into the weekend, but, a nice week today, dry as well, and not a drop of rain insight. >>> all right, think your house has what it takes to make it in hollywood? how picture-perfect bay area homes are earning their owners big bucks. >>> the giants get thrown off by mother nature as a rain causes a delay midway through the game. we will be right back. me. we will be right back. >>> it is hard enough to find your way around the winchester mystery house, but try and find easter eggs there? that is what plenty of kids set out to do, the "hoppening", as they called it, it included a visit from the jelly belly mascot. >>> the kids had a really good time, we found some eggs. we told him l

rimo na i plo alto and 76 in livermore, and the cherry blossom festival in japan town, 62 tomorrow withnight, patchy fog, upper 40s for the cool spots and low 50s along the bay and the accuweather seven-day forecast and cooler tomorrow, looking at a one on the storm impact scale, but boy, that doesn't last and we'll rebound quickly behind the system tuesday, wednesday and friday and some of the warmest numbers we've seen in months and we've talked about those allergies definitely paying a price around here. >> absolutely. those pollen levels will be especially high this weekend as you just said and so experts are saying that this could be one of the worst seasons in years. here's abc 7 news reporter leslie brinkley with the story. >> you look out in the distance at mount diablo and everything is a vibrant green right now which is beautiful, but now we've got to be prepared for these allergies. >> it's my nose and my eyes got watery and puffy. >> i had this cough so i had to take my asthma inhaler. >> the prettier the spring, the greener it is the seasonal allergies and the hills are ali

. >> it's such a beautiful month to celebrate culture and we know we do those weekends over japan town just down the road from us. so, for us to give a little bit of an mosh to their beautiful culture. >> the cherry blossom edition t is available by reservation every day throughout the month of april. >> where's that, the saint regis? >> yes. >> something to check out. >>> in bear lake, a bald eagle egg hatched this morning, people have been waiting on live webcam. the parents of jackie and shadow welcomed an egg on march 6. a second egg is due to hedge every day now. no word on the bacon. >> the what? >> eggs and bacon. >> we'll be right ba ♪ ♪ star wars galaxy's edge opening may 31st at the disneyland resort i can customize each line for each family member? yup. and since it comes with your internet, you can switch wireless carriers, and save hundreds of dollars a year. are you pullin' my leg? nope. izchine and choose to pay or t unli. you sure you're not pullin' my leg?oh it'hi

tomorrow lot of people will be heading to san francisco for the annual cherry blossom festival in japan town video from. >>last year's parade. >>now the festival started back in 1967. and it's grown to be one the largest cherry blossom festivals in the entire country. kron force in austin hernia spoke with the festivals co chair, about what you can expect this week. >>you know we say here in the jury was that that you can see a lot of japanese culture without having a passport and so what we really do is we have a great variety of japanese culture i would or a which is japanese dance to all-day king. 2 oregon, the folding to to a martial arts. so you see lot of different things here that those small and now we're pretty proud about putting it on for the 52th times. >>the thousands of people that i've ever wanted to go to japan, you don't need a password because you can just go to japan town and get a taste of india the mood areas very very popular. it's all run by nonprofit c. community area we call it so it's there main fundraiser the years for a lot of home. so we're very proud to kind of

the parade marched from the civic center to japan town. lots of elaborately decorated floats carrying members of the japanese american. that looks familiar, that peacock. the event is a celebration of culture and tradition. >> it's just a way of celebrating the japanese culture and at the same time to bring in the full chur and the community together. >> a famous san francisco drummer kept things upbeat with their thundering sounds of the drums. >>> no time to enjoy the holiday for the warriors. they have a pivotal playoff game to play down south. we'll take you to all the highlights next. >>> sunshine to finish the weekend. and 12 degrees warmer than the same time yesterday. plan on seeing a big warm up ahead for the valleys when we come right back. you wanted to save on prescriptions... so, you went online and got so confused that your brain went offline. next time, ask your helpful cvs pharmacist. we created a proprietary search tool that analyzes ways to help lower your prescription costs. just drop in... before you conk out. see what

cherry blossom festival in japan town this weekend. sunday will be the sunnier choice although both days will be mild with temperatures, in the low to mid 60s in san francisco. tomorrow not to warm, cloudy start and minimal afternoon sunshine only high of 68 degrees. easter sunday the sun comes out earlier it will be mild with 74 degrees. a ridge of high pressure is now over eastern nevada it's gone. we have a low pressure to our south onshore flow in a storm that will state were north as well. onshore flow. two days we have the flow from the worst -- ocean and then a new ridge will come in. tomorrow morning it's about cloud cover. 7 am even if you're 81 or 82 degrees. you will still be damp, and chilly, and breezy tomorrow morning. some afternoon sunshine, after 2 pm. it will be rather cool. easter sunday, this particular computer model says all the clouds are gone by 7 am. i think the clouds will clear by 9-10 on sunday morning and sunday afternoon should be mainly clear and monday we will be mainly clear for all of next week because

lisa, i saw the tail end of this because i went out to diner in japan town and it was beautiful. >> oh, yeah, definitely was. it was a great weekend for that. we're looking at another nice weekend next weekend if you can wait that long. in fact, we're going to get some sunshine in here as soon as tomorrow. we're looking at the afternoon commute that will be impacted on the peninsula. starting out about 50. mid to upper 50s through the 11:00 hour. then 3:00, upper 50s. the rain has arrived for 5:00. in the north bay, yes, it is sooner than that looking at about 1:00. for everyone it's going to be much cooler, highs just near 60 in the south bay but look at the rain totals. a quarter of an inch to a third of an inch, even a half inch in some areas. be prepared for that and then we're looking at much warmer weather the rest of the week. good morning, sue. >> good morning. we're seeing lots of gaps between the headlights here on the east shore freeway through emeryville and into the mcarthur maze. traffic is moving nicely here. here is what you get, a minor backup for cash paying folks onc

as we make weekend plans, we have the cherry blossom festival happening in san francisco in japan town. and it's going to be a really great weekend. so as you start to make plans to get outside, expect those temperatures at about 11:00 in the upper 50s reaching the low 60s going into the afternoon. in san jose, we'll have the autism speaks walk, this is something i'll be in, i'll be emceeing, and it's going to be perfect. we start out with temperatures in the upper 50s, mostly sunny skies, and this will be happening at the san jose state university football field, the practice field. as we go through the rest of the forecast, some temperatures still going up and down. we have mid-60s today, mid-70s tomorrow, and we'll be back into the upper 60s. another chance of rain in the forecast early next week, but, hey, it's spring. not seeing any real strong storms coming in, but overrule, we're going to have our temperatures changing each day, so make sure you keep checking in, laura and marcus. >> all right, we will. thanks, kari. >>> coming up next on our midday newscast, the robot deliverie

i had a very distinguished delegation representing the japan town community. benkyodo has been mainstay in the fixture of the japantown area for 113 years. planted by the grandfather and to his sons rick and bob who carry the third generation and last remaining business in san francisco that still makes japanese handmade and pastries. generations of japanese americans passed through benkyodo to provide traditional delicacies which over 1000 pieces are made daily by hand. japanese-american family menu and lifestyle a dish. it is a must. in recent years, the customer-base has changed. shoppers includes multiple asians and others including overseas visitors, europe, asia coming to benkyodo, clutching their travel guides, happily asking further information. no other businesses in japantown or if the city truly deserves the honored status of small business like benkyodo. founded in trying times, came, performed after even harder times, thrived and contributes to the business fabric of san francisco, even though as you're well aware, the constantly challenging task.

the festival and with a grand parade through japan town on april 21.tivals one of the biggest celebrations of japanese culture on the west coast. >>> the time is 5:57.do not want them. n proposal in sacramento to issue hundreds of new cannabis distribution licenses. >>> and, bart is closing down a busy stretch of tracks. we will tell you why and where the repair will take lace. ♪ tired of constantly battling lingering smells in your home, like pet, shoe, and body odors? for long-lasting, continuous freshness, try febreze plug. febreze plug provides 1200 hours of freshness, with a unique dual chamber design that alternates between harmonized scents for a continuous renewal of fragrance. plus, febreze plug is formulated with odorclear technology, which cleans away odors instead of just masking them. for freshness you'll notice week after week, newsom will report on the growing cost of wildfireto happ to your energy bill if you have another destructive fire. >>> a new fire marshal for the oakland fire department. some of the issues they will need to deal

in the japan town neighborhood. the japanese language school. the building is significant for a variety of reasons including current use as language center. the possessing center for japanese internment during world war ii. booker t washington use during the war and return back to the japanese language school after the war when the japanese were allowed to move back to san francisco. the owners were there and support the designation and commission unanimously recommended initiation there is one more hearing at commission then to the full board for consideration. those are the two items to share. i am happy to answer any questions. >> thank you, mr. fry. is that it? >> i have no report for the board of appeals. that must be it. commissioners that places us under general public comment. members of the public may address the commission on items of interest to the public that are within the subject matter. each member of the public may address the commission for up to three minutes. i have no speaker cards. >> good afternoon, commissioners, alex lan

it will be in japan town. under sunny skies and a good dose of spring warmth.ll see a little drop-off of five or six degrees. a nice dry weekend. it will be a bit cloudier and cooler. more clouding up on monday as we have a chance of some white showers monday into early tuesday. it doesn't look like a strong chance but we'll keep an eye on it. we'll get sunny and warmer all order again. >> a taste of the future. >> the burger made by robots. >> i'm michael finney. a warning for parents. alright,yeah!excited? waaahoo... well... that was fun, right? it's time to get more. lower fares. better service. sweeter rewards. alaska airlines. >>> show me the money. >> did you know the iconic agent in the movie, jerry maguire, was infired by a real life sports agent. lee steinberg is joining us here today. how many times have you seen it, by the way? >> the number of times peeve have run up to me in public and said that to me is hundreds. >> we are trying to mennor and educate a new generation of young people that want to get into sports so it could be working for a team,

if you're heading out this weekend, the cherry blossom festival in japan town in san francisco, mildthe mid 60s. here's your 7-day forecast. cooler, cloudier tomorrow. we're looking at easter sunday, great. mostly sunny skies. ale -- a little warmer and we're back into the mid 80s for inland locations, tuesday, wednesday, and thursday. michelle. >> mary, thank you. >>> new video out of chicago showing a very unusual call for a sheriff's deputy. that is a donkey there strolling around on the freeway. deputies say the animal apparently escaped from its trailer. within an hour, its owners came back and found its pet dusty. no word how dusty made his escape onto the freeway. >>> it's 5:51. michelle's favorite. her big crush john snow would be proud of this. coming up, a welding class builds a games of thrown thrown. how love was the inspiration for the creation. >> it looks cool. >>> we want to outside from mobile 5. photographer chris out driving along 101 northbound just passing sfo. not looking too bad on this friday morning. emily, of course is going to have a full traffic update com

we will wrap up with a grand parade through japan town april 30 first.said the festivals the biggest celebrations of japanese culture on the west coast. >>> happening today, governor gavin newsom will address the growing threat of wildfires and what it could mean for the energy bill. just how high could the pg&e bills go if we get another destructive fire? i will have the answer, coming up. >>> and there is a new fire marshal for the oakland fire department. a couple of the big issues he will have to deal with to make sure the oakland buildings are inspected for the risk of fires. >>> it is a breezy friday morning. welcome to mornings on 2. i am gasia mikaelian . >> we are twins. >> good morning, i am dave clark. let's talk about the weather for today. it is not as bad as yesterday. i'm starting with southern california and arizona. that is where the cloud cover from yesterday is now ending up . just fyi, it has been very windy. las vegas and phoenix, it can sandblast your car. temperatures are quite cool here for this time of year. 27 out of flagstaff.

and tomorrow marks the beginning of northern california cherry blossom festival this weekend in japan townd a little cooler tomorrow. it will be cooler everywhere on monday as light rain returns to the bay area, but we have a nice end of the week warmup with high temperatures thursday and friday in the low to mid-80s in the inland area. >> thank you, spencer. >> have you ever been to the dentist and had some work done? you want to take it easy for the next few days, right? still to come, the sharks captain is battling through to take the ice, his ankle earlier this >>> now, sports from abc 7 news. >>> this is what dub nation and the warriors have been waiting for. the post season. the dubs tip off the playoffs tomorrow against the clippers. that can be seen right here on abc 7. the warriors are the top seed in the western conference. that means they will have home-court advantage. this as steph curry practiced this morn. he rolled his ankle on tuesday but is good for game one. the warriors are trying to become the first team in 50 years to make five straight nba finals. >> i know the histo

culture at the 52nd annual northern california cherry blossom festival going on all weekend long in japan town>>> in the mission district, the annual cesar chavez holiday parade and festivals on saturday from 11:00 to 6:00. in the north bay, celebrate the beginning of spring in the napa valley. it is fun for the entire family and features the annual easter egg hunt as well as food and libations, activities, and more. >>> at the apple blossom festival beginning with the parade on saturday, allowed by live music, food, crafts, children's games, art show and more. continues on monday with the festival and the blues music explosion. in the south bay, saratoga is a place to be where you enjoy the 2019 blossom festival complete with a wide range of live music, entertainment, painting, gourmet food trucks, kids activities. in the east bay, it is cal day as uc berkeley opens its doors to the public hosting 400 events, including free lectures, performances, tours, concerts, and more. it includes admission to lawrence hall of science. in sports, the a's are on the road. the sharks are home on friday. aw

but heading out to the cherry blossom festival today or tomorrow or in japan town in san francisco, look at how beautiful. san francisco will have more close cover, a combination of sun and clouds but the temperatures warm into the upper 60s, by 2:00, 3:00, talking 68 or 69 and stepping into the 70-degree mark by tomorrow. over the next seven days, a look at what we're tracking. we stay dry and comfortable in through tomorrow and then monday that trough moves in and it drops our daytime highs down by just a bit and it brings the return of chances of seeing a couple of scattered showers into early tuesday morning. by tuesday night you won't remember there was rain in the area and then we'll clear out wednesday and into thursday, we're talking about some 80s again on the map. so really expect to see a beautiful warm-up on the way. and i'll be outside and enjoy this day. i'll be out walking my dog. chris, what are your plans? >> i'm headed to the cherry blossom festival in san francisco both today and tomorrow. so thank you for the fantastic weather. >> go take your selfies with chris. >> d

. >> tough to miss japan town and other international enclaves around the city. >> you almost don't haveo leave country. you can get everything you want worldwide here. >> reporter: professional sports at the sap center which ironically was named the top concert arena in the area. >> the sharks made a big difference when they moved downtown. >> much more is expected as they move to the heart of the city soon. >> they were doing a lot for their own publicity. >> san jose state was named the most underrated college in the country. it isn't an insult, but a testament to the city's humility. >> we don't promote ourselves. we are humble and we mind our own business and we just do our thing. >> wong says changing culture, changing tech and changing the way the world thinks. in san jose, i'm amanda del castillo, abc 7 news. >> a super surprise in disney california adventures. bob iger was there yesterday and they announced disney and its partners are donating $5 million in cash and toys to benefit children with critical illnesses. disney is the parent company of abc 7. >> weatherwise, parts of

we have the cherry blossom happening all week long in japan town. it starts at 59 degrees. under most live sunny skies. up to 62 going throughout the day. sunday, we have the autism speaks walk in san jose. i'll be out there emceeing. our temperatures will start with upper 50s at the time the walk starts. then it warms up gradually going into the rest of the day. if your weekend plans take you to napa, it will be in the mid-70s friday and saturday. on sunday, up to 67 degrees. and if you're heading to the sierra, squaw valley is looking good. weather clearing out for friday and saturday. warming up to 52. there will be rain heading back down the summit. and carmel valley, 71 on saturd saturday. very comfortable. slightly cooler. make sure you're following me on social media. details on the autism speaks walk on facebook, twitter and instagram. a look at today's forecast coming up in three minutes. >>> looking forward to that, kari. >> 6:39. technology is revolutionary everything we do, so why not the grocery store? the smart assistant one chain is introducing to help custom

going on all weekend long in japan town along poe street between laguna and fillmore. >>> in the mission cesar chavez holiday parade and festival is on saturday 11 am until 6 pm. >>> celebrate the beginning of spring and wine grape growing season in the napa valley. the festival is fun for the entire family and features the annual easter a const. as well as food and libations. kids activities music shopping and more. that is sunday from 11 am until 1 pm. >>> the 73rd annual apple blossom festival. beginning with the parade on saturday. followed by live music food craft the children's games and art shows wine and more. the fund continues on sunday with the festival and the blues music explosion. >>> in the south bay saratoga is the place to be where you can enjoy the 2019 lawson festival complete with a wide range of music entertainment paintings gourmet food trucks and kids activities. >>> in the east bay it is cow day 2019. uc berkeley opens its doors to the public preventing over 400 events including free lectures performances tourist concerts and more. it also includes admission to la

. >>> the northern california cherry blossom festival starts tomorrow in japan town.ill be events and exhibits on post street. it will wrap up through with a grand parade. organizers say the festival is one of the largest separation celebrations of japanese culture on the west coast. >>> a new study shows juul e- cigarettes have higher concentrations of nicotine than the other e-cigarettes on the market. >> uc riverside and portland state university researchers found the nicotine concentrations in juul e- cigarettes are higher enough to damage living cells. the results are especially concerning because the e- cigarettes have risen in popularity especially among teenagers. this it could lead to a new generation of adolescents addicted to nicotine. we have reached out to san francisco-based juul for a statement. >>> and report says the nation is facing an alarming shortage of school nurses. about 40% of schools only budget for about a part-time nurse while 25% don't have nurses at all. meanwhile the role of the school nurse has changed with some facing at it responsibil

the cherry blossom festival happening in japan town.will be in the upper 50s at 11:00 in the morning. going throughout the day, low 60s as we keep that sunshine. sunday, i will emcee the autism walks at the sjsu football field. upper 50s, sunny skies. very comfortable air. if you're planning to go to napa valley this weekend, mid-70s for friday and saturday. sunday it cools down a few degrees. comfortable with highs in the upper 60s. if your weekend plans take you to the sierra, squaw valley is going to be nice. it will reach into the low 50s. you'll be skiing with temperatures up to 52 degrees. but then there will be rain coming down on sunday. and then if you're going to carmel valley, going out shopping, or heading toward the beach, it will be 70 on saturday and sunday. 64 degrees. let me know what your weekend plans on on facebook, twitter, and instagram. and details of the autism speaks walk on social media as well. >>> looking forward to that, kari. >>> 5:41. coming up next on "today in the bay", more troubles for california's dmv

we surveyed some areas in mission dolores, japan town, and between 2008 and 2013, a small portion of the triangle was survived, and then the dibos triangle was created, but that took five years. meanwhile, in los angeles, from 2010 to 2017, thanks to some funding from the getty, they surveyed the entire city. almost 900,000 parcels. 500 square miles of property in seven years. still today in san francisco, we've only surveyed 20%, and no large focused effort. these are all individual, project-driven efforts. so it is time. it is time we need to get this survey done. we need to get it done yesterday. why? because it's not just about protecting our historic resources, but it is about identifying what is not historic. which, based on the data from the l.a. survey, and it's been confirmed with our own limited data, that will be half the city. more than half the properties surveyed are not historic. but because we haven't done the survey, every individual project that comes before us has to go through this process of evaluating it. that takes about a year and a half to two years, delaying

. >> there is already an interpretive program in japan town signage. >> about this already? >> i believe it includes this as well. >> okay. >> there are a couple of signs that are up in the front that total to history, but we have talked about property owners about our programs. they provided examples of other recent landmarks that held a dedication ceremony. we are aware that it happened, but we could support it, but it is not something that is automatic. we would work with them to do that if that was of interest to anyone. >> commissioner perlman? >> this is pretty remarkable. i wanted to respond to two things. one is i think it is ironic that when we tear down a building, we require public displays of the history of the site that explains everything about the site. when we landmark them, we don't require that, so people don't know what happens there. relative to the last one we just discussed, without extensive, you know, text and photographs, no one his really going to know unless they personally know that history, so i think that's a little bit of an ironing because it

. >> tough to miss japan town and other enclaves around the city? you almost don't have to leave the country. you can get everything you want worldwide here. >> reporter: professional sports at the sap center which ironically was named the top concert arena in the bay area. >> the sharks made a big difference when they moved the team downtown. >> much more is expected in the heart of the city soon. >> google is having headquarters here so they're doing a lot for its own publicity. >> reporter: even san jose state was the most underrated college in the country. it isn't an insult, but a testament to the city's humility. >> we don't promote ourselves. we are humble. we mind our own business and we just do our thing. >> wong says changing culture and changing tech and changing the way the world thinks. in san jose, i'm amanda del castillo, nbc 7 news. >> a super surprise at disney's california adventure. stars from "the avengers" and bob iger were there yesterday. they announced disney and its partners were donating toys to benefit children with critic

. >> tough to miss japan town and other international enclaves around the city. >> you almost don't have to leave the country. you can get everything you want worldwide here. >> professional sportses at the sap center which, ironically was named the top concert a reba in the bay area. >> the sharks made a big difference when they moved the team downtown. >> google is having headquarters here so they're doing a lot for its own publicity. >> publicly even san jose state was the most underrated college n the country. it isn't an insult, but a testament to the humility. >> we don't promote ourselves. we are humble and we mind our own business and do our thing. >> wang says changing culture and tech, changing the way the world thinks and in san jose, i'm amanda del castillo, abc 7 news. >> a super surprise at disney california adventure. stars from the avengers and disney chairman and ceo bob iger were there yesterday. they are doeb eighting more than $5 million in cash and toys to benefit children with critical illnesses. disney is the parent company of abc 7. >>> parts of the bay area saw r

the festival runs from 11:00 to 6:00 in japan town and next sunday is the grand parade, and a nice forecasteel really warm out there, so it will be pleasant, above average and here's emoriville and the average high is 67 and yesterday we were in the low 70s in and around emoriville in oakland and today a few degrees warmer and i'll have the forecast for the bay area next. >> also ahead, a wild game in san jose and the first-period comeback against the golden was a success for lastchoicehotels.comign badda book. badda boom. this year, we're taking it up a notch. so in this commercial we see two travelers at a comfort inn with a glow around them, so people watching will be like, "wow, maybe i'll glow too if i book direct at choicehotels.com". who glows? just say, badda book. badda boom. nobody glows. he gets it. always the lowest price, guaranteed. book now at choicehotels.com >>> time right now is 5:44 and we are taking a live look outside from the abc 7 exploratorium camera pointed at the financial district and you see the sales force tower lit up in blue there to the right of your screen.

cherry blossom festival, that is why they are all popping out, 64 degrees, japan town and sunshine fororrow, thursday for the giants game as they take on the rockies tomorrow at 1:05 pm, it will be fair and mild, gametime tempo about 64 degrees. overnight lows tonight, in santa rosa, juliet. >> santa rosa please. >> let me take a look. 75 degrees. >> very nicely done. sunrise will be at 6:36 am, high temperatures tomorrow, santa rosa 70 degrees, 70 at livermore. fremont. >> are you asking me again? okay, let's take a look at that. >> fremont is right above san jose. >> why can't i see it? >> [ laughter ] >> this job is more difficult than it seems. >> i will never do that to you again. >> monday we have got light rain over the bay area, spreading south on tuesday we will begin to clear it out, and then look what happens wednesday and thursday, the numbers top out in the low 80s, for the end of the week, cooling off on saturday but there are warm times ahead, after we get a bit of a rainy break on monday. in fact, we will be, so that she can collect herself, we will take a break. we wil

been hearing about for a long time, and seem like likely candidates include portsmouth square, japan town peace plaza, golden gate park, india basin, we heard an exciting announcement this week, it is a major project that has means. rucker amazon, and so on. this is another adjustments, not just from the draft, by from the last capital plan to this one. this had been programmed for 2024, but we understand there is a significant and important -- important cash flow need around the facilities for m.t.a. for their belgian progress program. with all the light rail vehicles that we have been purchasing, a new fleet, a longer footprint, the facility as we have need to be expanded to, and if we don't get to the cash flow sooner, we will run out of swing city his, to avoid inexpensive workarounds that would not really be a good permanent solution. we have push them to 2022. so as not to have competing measures. we've also pushed public health to 2023. deaf tales nicely with their modified schedule and projects they would include building 80 90 et seq. america and there are number of clinic needs.

the coastal town she lived had taken a massive hit from the tsunami of northeastern japan. was faced by army barricades. zach's search for georgia was about to take a chilling turn. here is keith morrison. >> as the sun rose over the ruined coastal towns of northern japan, zach approached the barricades of georgia's town, noda, determined to get past it, no idea how. >> i parked a little past it this time and still walking in. they still had the police officers and the defense force there with their roadblock. but i noticed what looked like to be a group of locals with shovels and other gear, i'm assuming to go in and start clearing paths to the found. i thought, that's my way in. >> those civilian volunteers seemed to have official permission to get in and clearly knew where they were going. >> so, i just pulled my hood up and hopped in line with them. at that point no one was really kind of looking around. >> he went past the police line, followed the group up a path away from the main road. he knew where he'd go first if he could. >> your first destination was her apartm

in san francisco japan town.ibits all week, along post street, between leguna and philmore. a grandpa raid through japantown on april 21. that festival is one of the largest celebrations of japanese culture on the west coast. >>> time is 7:56. surprising allegations coming up for you at 8:00. a new report accusing the president of trying to retaliate against some of his harshest critics that targeted sanctuary cities. plus, beating the odds, the amazing progress report about a little oakland boy who accidentally shot himself in the head. what his family is still waiting for on his road to recovery. >>> if you're getting on the road soon, you will see some commutes are better than others. san mateo bridge not too bad. bay bridge a little crowded. we'll tell you where the slow ones are straight ahead. >>> lots of sunshine today. a few high clouds, but nothing compared to yesterday. temps warming up. the winds will not be as much of a factor. nice looking friday. >>> now outside of pg&e in san francisco. later on to

and the cherry blossom festival wrapped up in japan town. will end at the peace plaza a couple hours later. >> a great day for parades, brunch, or whatever you are doing with your family on this holiday. >> yes, if you like sunny and 75, i would say head inland. middle 60s at the coast, everybody else is somewhere in between. we will continue a warming trend, getting back to work on monday. upper 60s at the coast, middle 70s around the bay, 80s inland and we don't stop. tuesday and wednesday look to be the warmest temperatures for some of our inland communities. 90 degrees for the first time this year. it is going to be warm. >> 85 sounds about right. >> no we are getting picky. >> all right. thank you for joining us. for the latest news, go to our website. we will be here with more pictures. have a good easter. have a good one. >> chris: i'm chris wallace. resident from celebrates of the mueller report is released to the public, but does it exonerate the president? >> no collusion, no obstruction. >> is a clear victory. >> this has been a p

visit right now or call during business hours. >>> as the sun rose over the ruined coastal towns of northern japanch brandon approached, le the barricade outside the town of noda, determined to get past it, no idea how. >> i parked a little further out this time and started walking in. and they still had the police officers and the defense force there with their roadblock. but i noticed what looked like to be a group of locals with shovels and other gear. i'm assuming to go in to try to start clearing paths through the town. so i thought that's my way in. >> though civilian volunteers seemed to have official permission to get in and clearly knew where they were going. >> so i just pulled my hood up and hopped in line with them, and at that point no one was really kind of looking around. >> he slipped past the police line, followed the group up a path away from the main road. he knew where he'd go first if he could. so your first destination was her apartment? >> yes. hoping that i'd find her sitting there on her floor, reading a book. >> the path led up a hill past this shrine, descended back down

in san francisco, there will be events and exhibits all week long between lagoon and fillmore in japan townkicked off last weekend is one of the largest celebrations of japanese culture on the west coast. the newly crowned cherry blossom queen joined us earlier this week. i chatted with her and she said sunday will be the biggest day of the festival. >> on sunday, that is the big day. the big parade, the grand parade. from 1:00 until 3:00. if you have the time, please come out. it is an incredible celebration of our roots. also of the general community. as well as americans are becoming here to celebrate. i'm very excited for. >> over 220,000 people expected to attend this years cherry blossom festival in the city. >>> environment activists will hold a protest today at menlo park to try to save a group of redwood trees. the city is considering cutting down several large redwoods near el camino real and ravenswood avenue. arbors hired by the park city trees are causing damage to a nearby parking garage. activists disagree it will protest throughout the day, menlo park city council will decid

. >> do you find that it is more locals who say we come every year because the area of japan town isd community and space in the san francisco bay area. or is it the tourists or a mix in between? >> that is a great question. i think it has changed over the years. i think that it came with a more local feel because it was a lot more local businesses. and as time as gone on, especially in the last ten years where we've got an influx of new people because of the startup community growing in san francisco, that is starting to change. i've seen a lot more people that haven't even been to japan, let alone the cherry blossom festival. that has changed now. now we're putting more effort on the social media side and really trying to understand how the new people here in san francisco look at japanese culture. >> and i think also think important -- we have covered a lot of events in japantown where if you go to the festivals, you will find that you only find in these moments. the crafts, the artisans, the people who like to talk and help educate and share the culture that is so much of a part

vonnie: japan's economy minister traveling to washington, d.c. today. can we expect a better trade -- a better townu.s./japan trade talks? guy: potentially. a $60 billion trade gap the u.s. has with japan, the president wants to see that sliced. the u.s. would like to see in modes -- inroads in japan in the agricultural sector. farmers and agricultural states uneasy as a result of usmca talks. we talked about with europe, we'll talk about it with japan -- japan does not want to see auto tariffs. this is a dangling the administration has been threatening with. vonnie: our thanks to kevin cirilli in washington. let's get a check on bloomberg first word news. here is courtney donohoe. courtney: south korea says it is time for another summit with kim jong-un. president moon jae-in's comments come just days after his meeting at the white house where he jumped to get nuclear negotiations back on track. moon jae-in says south korea is ready to talk as soon as north korea is right. in turkey, unemployment has risen to the highest level in a decade. jobless rates rose to 14.7%. turkey entered a recession la

. >> reporter: started in japan with 60 locations across asia, stones town galleria is their first outpostce. >> how did you know about this place opening? >> some news lady had it and i had to check it out myself. >> only 30 servings are released at a time. only three times a day. if you miss the first round. would you be willing to wait ubtill the next serving of pancakes is released? >> yes, of course. >> the process is so labor intensive, so delicate. the executive chef flew in from japan to make sure they're being made just right. >> temperature and time is very important. >> everything is made by scratch. it's clearly time for some reporter involvement. >> it's really, really good. >> it reminds me of a delicious cloud because as soon as it hits your tongue, it just dissolves into pure joy. is that cheesy, but it's true. >> reporter: other things on the menu, but one word of advice, these babies will deflate. so, don't take too many pictures. do you feel traumatized? >> yes, i am. >> reporter: just enjoy the moment, if and when you get the chance. >> was this worth the wait? >> defin

another town that was evacuated after the disaster is still off- limits. in 2011, 9.0 earthquake struck japan's northern coast, tricking the tsunami that led to the meltdown at the new fukushima nuclear plant. look at the justice department that it has up to $1.2 billion medicare scam. federal officials say the scam involves selling unneeded orthopedic braces to hundreds of dozens of seniors. charges have been filed against defendants in six states, and that includes california. the defendant include doctors accused of writing bogus prescriptions for unneeded back, shoulder, wrist, and knee braces. >>> californians who already have their federal real id cards may still have some more work to do. the department of homeland security said the dmv fell short on requiring californians to show a second proof of residency when applying for the card. the sacramento bee reporting that those who already have it will have to provide that second proof of residency bereit. >>> preventing wildfires across the state. the effort today in marin and santa clara county to stop a big fire from breaking out. >>> an