we do not have a definitive location for either our offices or the american legion post at this time. supervisor cohen: what is the timeline? when you need to be out of the building? >> june 30, 2013, so a year from now. the real estate division advised us that the wanted to work with us starting a year off from that timeline so they could more accurately identify properties which may be available as relocation. supervisor cohen: will the american legion post be able to, i guess, once construction is complete, will they be able to come back to the building? >> yes, there is 23,000 square feet that is allocated exclusively to the san francisco american legion post for their office and meeting rooms space when we return. supervisor cohen: i am glad to hear that, because that is a priority for me as we see more and more veterans coming back from service overseas, coming back to san francisco and the greater bay area. it is important that we continue to provide support for the veterans to get reactivated, to stay connected to the services in the service providers that we have available to

the american league told us that many american legion posts collect old flags and will do that properisposals fors during a flag retirement ceremony. >>> if you have a question you would like us to consider, send it to us. connect with us on twitter, and on facebook. happy flag day, a day late. >>> yes, everybody enjoy our beautiful weekend. richard. >>> in up next, emotional testimony as a florida teen describes the moment he was set on fire. >>> coming up at 6:00, a decision has been made about the restrictions at virginia's abortion clinics. it's gay pride month at the pentagon. we have video of what could be the oldest paintings in >>> emotional testimony from a fla that teen doused in alcohol and set on fire by his classmates. the attack left him with severe burns over most of his body. nbc's at the present time hanh tron reports. >> reporter: minutes after he took the stand, he described the events in 2009 that led to him being set on fire. >> i just remember a cold liquid going down my back. i started walking, and feeling burning, then i started running. >> reporter: he ran to

commission supported it, including its out president, john caldera, as well as the american legion alexander hamilton post 448. i want to note how inspirational it will be for young lgbt sailors at to see harvey milk's name on the side of a neat -- military vessel. harvey used to talk about the kid from altoona, pa., and inspiring young lgbt people to have hope and know that they can succeed in life. many of us oppose war. many of us chose not to pursue military careers. many lgbt people have made the choice to serve in the military, even when it was illegal and dangerous to do so. i can think of no better way to support those people, to support our community and the many more lgbt young people who will follow in their footsteps than to support the naming of this ship as the u.s.s.r. the milk. thank you. >> thank you. -- supervisor chiu: thank you. supervisor avalos? supervisor avalos: like many of us, i have been trying to figure out what harvey milk would have wanted. we decided to do something unique in my office. we got out a week keyboard. -- a oiuiji board. [laughter] it's spelled out a series of le

legion bridge. west side still looking good. coming up in my next report, we'll keep you posted on a couple of situations at 5:39. back to you. >>> d.c. mayor vincent gray is defending a proposed appointee who came under fire for what happened at his last job. >> the mayor has nominated michael kelly to head the city's housing department. but kelly is leaving a similar post in philadelphia in the midst of controversy. he resigned after employees complained he was having an improper sexual relationship with a staffer. kelly put the woman in the senior staff position and approved her pay raises. >> i worked closely with a nationally respected professional. >> gray said hudd investigated the allegations against kelly in philadelphia and cleared him of any wrongdoing. his nomination should still be confirmed by the d.c. city council. >>> there are reports that former egyptian president hosni mubarak is on life support. he was ousted last year after three decades in power in one of the successful arab spring prodemocracy movements. 9news now reporter delia goncalves is following the developments. conflicting reports k

the legion of honor is website has more information about the artists and tips for planning your visit. learn more at the website. thank you for watching on may 12, sf posted a benefit for project insight. canadians supported the recreation programs are too sick children. >> learn more >> there are kids and families ever were. it is really an extraordinary playground. it has got a little something for everyone. it is aesthetically billion. it is completely accessible. you can see how excited people are for this playground. it is very special. >> on opening day in the brand- new helen diller playground at north park, children can be seen swinging, gliding, swinging, exploring, digging, hanging, jumping, and even making drumming sounds. this major renovation was possible with the generous donation of more than $1.5 million from the mercer fund in honor of san francisco bay area philanthropist helen diller. together with the clean and safe neighborhood parks fund and the city's general fund. >> 4. 3. 2. 1. [applause] >> the playground is broken into three general areas. one for the preschool set, another for older children, and a sand area designed for kids o

legion bridge. in my next report, we'll go into virginia at 5:01. >>> marines would say horah. a new commander is in charge. it's the oldest active post in the u.s. marine corps. >> it is a privilege to assume the position of leadership. we're grateful for the opportunity to serve -- [indiscernible] >> d.c. barracks marines support both ceremonial and security missions in and around the national capital region. >>> if ice cream is one of your favorite ways to cool off, the state of maryland is where you need to be. the state opened its first ice cream trail on thursday. sort of like a wine trail. seven creameries are participating in this. they stretch from chesapeake bay forms on the eastern shore to misty meadows farm in washington county. anyone who visits all seven of these creameries by september 7 is entered to win a contest. of course what do you think you win? ice cream. >>> katie perry gets ready to fulfill a teenage dream. >> michele williams prepares to waltz her way into the hearts of moviegoers. teresa garcia has those stories and more in this look at entertainment. >> reporter: usher is number one for the fourth time in

the legion of honor is website has more information about the artists and tips for planning your visit. learn more at the website. thank you for watching on may 12, sf posted a benefit for project insight. canadians supported the recreation programs are too sick children. >> learn more