that's where lilian kim. >> about 500 people gathered at the observatory deck and there was a lot of excitement. the last time we saw this type of eclipse was in 1994. this was when the eclipse was just beginning. but even then people were impressed. >> it just like a bit. >> the space and science center invited the public for a viewing party and to no surprise the event was sold out. just about everyone came prepared. people brought their special viewing shades and homemade contraptions. >> the longer it is, the better the result. the larger the image. >> prime viewing time finally came at around 6:30 when the moon and the sun aligned. because of the moon's current distance from earth it could only cover 84% of the sun. instead of a complete blackout, the moon created a crescent shape. >> it looks like a smiley face. >> viewing parties took place throughout the bay area. a large crowd gathered in san francisco. in california the best view was north of us in redding and chico. the people there were able to see

that's where lilian kim. hi, lilian. >> about 500 people gathered at the observatory deck andofthf excitement. the last time we saw this type of eclipse was in 1994. this was when the eclipse was just beginning. but even then people were impressed. >> it just like a bit. >> the space and science center invited the public for a viewing party and to no surprise the event was sold out. just about everyone came prepared. people brought their special viewing shades and homemade contraptions. >> the longer it is, the better the result. the larger the image. >> prime viewing time finally came at around 6:30 when the moon and the sun aligned. because of the moon's current distance from earth it could only cover 84% of the sun. instead of a complete blackout, the moon created a crescent shape. >> it looks like a smiley face. >> viewing parties took place throughout the bay area. a large crowd gathered in san francisco. in california the best view was north of us in redding and chico. the people there were able to see w

lilian kim is live a headquarterses headquarterses in sunnyvale. lilian? >> ama, yaw hue employees must be used to this by now. this is the fourth leadership change in five years. scott thompson leaves after only four months as yaw hue's ceo. industry analysts say he had no choice but to resign. thish stems from his company biography. he has a degree in accounting, but claims it is in well.er scien he apologized and blamed an executive search firm for the error, but his credibility had taken a huge hit. >> technology people have an aversion to the suits. they don't want to work for the suits. this guy says i have a computer science degree. i am like one of you. not so much. this was not good. certainly if he would have stayed on it would have been difficult a difficult tenure. >> he is the interim ceo with a strong media back ground. before serving as the vice president and head of global media, levenson wasn't of news corporation's fox interactive media. >> it will strengthen them from their immediate perspective, and yaw hue is a media company. but it ne

lilian kim is live at yaw hue headquarterses headquarterses in sunnyvale. lilian? >> ama, yaw hue employees must be used to this by now. this is the fourth leadership change in five years. scott thompson leaves after only four months as yaw hue's ceo. industry analysts say he had no choice but to resign. thish stems from his company biography. he has a degree in accounting, but his resume claims it is in computer science as well. he apologized and blamed an executive search firm for the error, but his credibility had taken a huge hit. >> technology people have an aversion to the suits. they don't want to work for the suits. this guy says i have a computer science degree. i am like one of you. not so much. this was not good. certainly if he would have stayed on it would have been a difficult tenure. >> he is the interim ceo with a strong media back ground. before serving as the vice president and head of global media, levenson wasn't of news corporation's fox interactive media. >> it will strengthen them from their immediate perspective, and yaw hue is a media compa

lilian kim is there with the latest. >> the damage to the building is quite extensive. the fire is believed to have started behind this liquor store that sits on the ground floor. it is night boarded up. the apartment units are burned out or have smoke and water damage. and because of is that, about three dozen people are without a home. big smoke started pouring down out of this apartment building around 10:00 a.m. the heat was so intense, but passersby were told to back away.f a sudden the flames came out, and we could feel it in our face. >> the fire reached four alarms. they first attacked the flames from the street, and then they quickly worked into the building to fight the fire from inside. many people were in their units when the flames broke out including tabitha russell who moved in eight months ago. >> flames were pouring through our kitchen window. i just ran out and grabbed what i could. >> he quickly cleared out his customers and then ran upstairs to save the family. >> my mom started screaming. i carry her down. >> investigators say the fire started at th

lilian kim shows it was a spectacular pyrotechnic show in the san francisco bay unlike any other. >>er: the golden gate bridge celebrated her 75th birthday in spectacular fashion only the second time fireworks were set off the bridge. it was the first time they were accompanied by a light show. people who lined up hours ahead of time to get a good view were in awe. >> best i've seen in years, ever it was gorgeous. ♪ >> reporter: the 75th anniversary celebration began hours earlier, live music and exhibits were set up from the marina green to crissy field. pedro and his wife moved to is. from -- moved to san francisco from spain three years ago and he was impressed. you wouldn't do this in spain to celebrate a bridge? >> not for a bridge. but i guess it is the golden gate bridge it is not a bridge it is more than a bridge. >> reporter: for many the celebration was educational. the history showcased several items collected over the years. equipment and uniformed used back in the day were also on display. the thompsons are longtime residents of san francisco they found the whole experie