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community housing partnerships scoured the city, and we found a property located at scott and lombard street, and you may say, why this building? we thought this building was perfect for this, with the understanding we would have to seek the sud. the building is being delivered vacant. there is no displacement of tenants, since it was operating as a bed and breakfast. this area is a low-crime neighborhood. i would like to enter into the record the crime statistics from september through december 2009 comparing this to the intermission and tenderloin. we also felt that the open space and transit lines, the presidio, the multiple bus routes along lombard street really made this an ideal location for young people at risk of homelessness and exiting, and we were sure you how the redesign of the building will make it ideal. there will be 24-hour staffing at the building, lobby services from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., where every guest entering or leaving -- entering the building will have to sign in. we will have a live in manager. we have been recognized nationally as being the premier pr
community housing partnerships scoured the city, and we found a property located at scott and lombard street, and you may say, why this building? we thought this building was perfect for this, with the understanding we would have to seek the sud. the building is being delivered vacant. there is no displacement of tenants, since it was operating as a bed and breakfast. this area is a low-crime neighborhood. i would like to enter into the record the crime statistics from september through...
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we'll have an update on the accident on lombard coming up in few minutes. >>> thursday morning, a lot to tell you about. i'm eric thomas. >> i'm kristen sze. >> the sudden bankruptcy and closure of fremont company is taking a political turn in washington this morning. house republicans say taxpayers are out half a billion dollars because of ties between solyndra investor and president obama. sergio is live in the newsroom in the next chapter in a chapter 11. >> some 1100 employees try to figure out after being laid off. republicans in washington are renewing questions about the now shuttered solar panel manufacturer. in july, republican members of the house energy committee had subpoenaed white house documents related to $535 million government loan given to the company but republicans are saying they have yet to receive the documents. house members say the government loan unfairly favored solyndra because one of the key investors george kaiser. he is on republicans radar because he is one of democratic biggest fund-raisers. he bundled millions of dollars for obama's campaign. he has
we'll have an update on the accident on lombard coming up in few minutes. >>> thursday morning, a lot to tell you about. i'm eric thomas. >> i'm kristen sze. >> the sudden bankruptcy and closure of fremont company is taking a political turn in washington this morning. house republicans say taxpayers are out half a billion dollars because of ties between solyndra investor and president obama. sergio is live in the newsroom in the next chapter in a chapter 11. >> some...
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. >> item 27, amending the planning code to establish a special use district at lombard and scott street. president chiu: i am asking supervisor campos to chair this item. i would ask that we continue this to coincide with the ceqa appeals related to the project. i want to thank the various stakeholders who have been meeting to try to resolve issues we have. a motion to continue to october 4. supervisor campos: seconded by supervisor farrell. . we take that without objection. president chiu: we can now go to item 28. >> items 28 through 29? president chiu: you are right. >> they were reviewed by a rules -- by the rules committee at a regular meeting. item 28 authorizes the mayor to cast ballots in the affirmative on behalf of the city as owner of two parcels of real property where the board has jurisdiction, where the parcels would be subject to assessment in the proposed business improvement district to be named the westport community benefit district. president chiu: this resolution is adopted. >> item 29 approves the mayor's nomination for reappointment of audrey joseph to the enterta
. >> item 27, amending the planning code to establish a special use district at lombard and scott street. president chiu: i am asking supervisor campos to chair this item. i would ask that we continue this to coincide with the ceqa appeals related to the project. i want to thank the various stakeholders who have been meeting to try to resolve issues we have. a motion to continue to october 4. supervisor campos: seconded by supervisor farrell. . we take that without objection. president...
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the bus rapid transit line that would go from the commission to lombard, it'll be a dedicated public right of way, it will have many customer amenities and improvements. it will be signal priority, other pedestrian enhancements. maybe most notably, the transportation analysis shows that it would improve transit travel speed by 32% and improve liability by 50%. i would say this is really the next biggest significant investment in our transit system that is on the horizon. i believe is proposed for funding under the small starts program of the u.s. department of transportation. understanding is that it is the top rated project in the country. it would cost somewhere from $90 million to $130 million. the tentative schedule to start work would be the summer of 2016. it is available from mid october to early december. we will be bringing a full presentation and we can use up some of that time before 4:00 next time. the next one, you probably all have heard, but for benefit of the public, both houses of congress finally passed a fifth month extension, so we're good for six months, through
the bus rapid transit line that would go from the commission to lombard, it'll be a dedicated public right of way, it will have many customer amenities and improvements. it will be signal priority, other pedestrian enhancements. maybe most notably, the transportation analysis shows that it would improve transit travel speed by 32% and improve liability by 50%. i would say this is really the next biggest significant investment in our transit system that is on the horizon. i believe is proposed...
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it is all the way up to lombard, and more at the tower. yeah. commissioner clyde: i just want to make a brief announcement about the american institute of architects san francisco. right now, this month, september, they are hosting the architecture and the city festival, architecture of consequence. there is a full month of programs that is available on- line at the american institute of architecture san francisco chapter. they are presenting programs, walking tours, all about design. someone asked me, what kind of architecture do you like? i like good architecture. it is a good chance to meet people behind some of the innovative businesses. and also, there are 5000 people in town from the organization of pacific economic organization development. it is a high level diplomatic conference. the diplomats and the staff are planning a conference for next year. they are all over the city, and it is really nice to see the people
it is all the way up to lombard, and more at the tower. yeah. commissioner clyde: i just want to make a brief announcement about the american institute of architects san francisco. right now, this month, september, they are hosting the architecture and the city festival, architecture of consequence. there is a full month of programs that is available on- line at the american institute of architecture san francisco chapter. they are presenting programs, walking tours, all about design. someone...
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we have new information about this accident coming off the bridge southbound doyle drive at the lombard there was an accident involving a machine any cooper and a dump truck. one car overturned but minor injuries are reported. so bridge crews are now on scene. westbound 580 before grant line we took a call from tom with the kcbs phone force who tells us traffic is stacking up into tracy so it is causing some delays for your westbound 580 drive. there it is. >> my producer says the shirt was not pink, it was salmon. he is in touch with himself. >> we're okay with that. >> you know how to get our attention. wear salmon. >> apparently. [ laughter ] >> thanks. 5:56. coming up in the next half hour, asleep on the job. how much money your company is losing when you sleep at work. >> and bay area drivers named among the worst in the country. coming up, where you can find the best drivers. >>> caltrain making a decision to not save $24 million. what's that all about? we'll talk about it coming up next. >>> a rescue effort is planned for today to save ducks shot with darts. and a reward being of
we have new information about this accident coming off the bridge southbound doyle drive at the lombard there was an accident involving a machine any cooper and a dump truck. one car overturned but minor injuries are reported. so bridge crews are now on scene. westbound 580 before grant line we took a call from tom with the kcbs phone force who tells us traffic is stacking up into tracy so it is causing some delays for your westbound 580 drive. there it is. >> my producer says the shirt...
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. >> here we are at the base of telegraph hill on lombard street. this is owned by the city. behind you is a large piece of something exposed. you are looking at a large class that was xextricated in a quarry about hundred years ago. this is a secretive sandstones, shales, accumulated debris. essentially it ended up piled up here. the quarry activity was so intense and they used some much at dynamite that the kind of over blasted. 10 feet of the face was left shattered. you can see the fresh colors and a pile of debris which is precariously perched on the edge of a cliff up there. it is more fresh and more recent than the rest. it stands out because there's no vegetation. there is no weathering of material. those are the kinds of things you look for. >> there are many types of slides. there is the bedrock slides which we are looking at in is a combination of a block slide and where the material is just out of balance and is falling off. rainfall pushes from the ground water and out of the cliff. as you can see, the slides artistic one of many types of landslides or slope fail
. >> here we are at the base of telegraph hill on lombard street. this is owned by the city. behind you is a large piece of something exposed. you are looking at a large class that was xextricated in a quarry about hundred years ago. this is a secretive sandstones, shales, accumulated debris. essentially it ended up piled up here. the quarry activity was so intense and they used some much at dynamite that the kind of over blasted. 10 feet of the face was left shattered. you can see the...
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if anyone lives near lombard street, they know it is a very transit corridor, and this is going to be a stabilizing factor in the community, which i think is phenomenal. when the chp and -- with chp and larkin, fantastic for providing services for a transitional -- for transitional youth. diversity in so many different spheres. i actually creating this, it will help us immensely, and providing affordable permanent housing, and in the last few years, my neighborhood has seen no housing developments because of the economy, and those were condominiums and higher density than what is put here in this site, so it is important to think about that there is no new residential stop coming into the neighborhoods, and prices are increasing to the point that i cannot relocate
if anyone lives near lombard street, they know it is a very transit corridor, and this is going to be a stabilizing factor in the community, which i think is phenomenal. when the chp and -- with chp and larkin, fantastic for providing services for a transitional -- for transitional youth. diversity in so many different spheres. i actually creating this, it will help us immensely, and providing affordable permanent housing, and in the last few years, my neighborhood has seen no housing...
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if anyone lives near lombard street, they know it is a very transit corridor, and this is going to be a stabilizing factor in the community, which i think is phenomenal. when the chp and -- with chp and larkin, fantastic for providing services for a transitional -- for transitional youth. diversity in so many different spheres. i actually creating this, it i actually creating this, it will help us immensely, and
if anyone lives near lombard street, they know it is a very transit corridor, and this is going to be a stabilizing factor in the community, which i think is phenomenal. when the chp and -- with chp and larkin, fantastic for providing services for a transitional -- for transitional youth. diversity in so many different spheres. i actually creating this, it i actually creating this, it will help us immensely, and
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the northeast north plaza open space, located on pier 27 at the embarcadero promenade across from lombard street. five c p request authorization to advertise a request for quote -- qualifications soliciting as needed real estate economics and related professional services. 5 d except the port's annual report on contra connectivity for fiscal year 2010-2011. >> so move. second. >> any public comment on the consent calendar? commissioners? all in favor? the resolution 1151, 1152, and 1153 , along with the port annual report have been approved. >> on 5b, i would like to commend staff for uncovering a substantial amount of money. from what i understand, they had to work with other city agencies to get the party to go for this. it would be fabulous if it comes through. again, kudos on the creativity and finding the opportunity. >> bigger and better. >> 6a. request adoption of the california environmental quality act findings and mitigation, monterey, an error reporting program for and approval of brandon street wharf public open space project. >> good morning, commissioners. hobbesian this mor
the northeast north plaza open space, located on pier 27 at the embarcadero promenade across from lombard street. five c p request authorization to advertise a request for quote -- qualifications soliciting as needed real estate economics and related professional services. 5 d except the port's annual report on contra connectivity for fiscal year 2010-2011. >> so move. second. >> any public comment on the consent calendar? commissioners? all in favor? the resolution 1151, 1152, and...
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at one point, it included the bricks down lombard street. >>> the family that runs a concession standst san francisco's lake will close up shop today to make way for a new vendor. his grandfather started the boat rental and snack business 68 years ago but the lease expired and the city issued an evacuation notice for september 15th. some people are concerned about any changes that might affect the charm of stow lake. others feel it's time for an upgrade. >> look at it. the paint's peeling. it's a dump. the food was stale, the popcorn was crappy, the dogs were rancid. >> new management arrives in just a couple of weeks with a fleet of new boats and plans to turn the shop into a cafe. >>> ahead, a quick rundown on what's open and closed on this holiday, and an east bay city is looking to replace this old sign. >>> this wednesday, the martinez city council will consider a proposal to advertise city events on an electric billboard. the giant digital display would replace a weathered old billboard south of the bridge. the city would be one of six to eight advertisers and could change its ad
at one point, it included the bricks down lombard street. >>> the family that runs a concession standst san francisco's lake will close up shop today to make way for a new vendor. his grandfather started the boat rental and snack business 68 years ago but the lease expired and the city issued an evacuation notice for september 15th. some people are concerned about any changes that might affect the charm of stow lake. others feel it's time for an upgrade. >> look at it. the...
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it is one city block, montgomery, chestnut, and lombard.re are 282 residential units, approximately 500 residents. we made this appeal somewhat reluctantly because the project was on known to us, and it gave us cause because there were many unknowns. we did have an opportunity to meet with the project sponsor, and some of our concerns were alleviated. there is pending litigation with some parties. we did have some concerns, but we do not oppose the project in principle. the parties had been negotiating literally up until about 120 seconds ago. unfortunately, i represent a nonprofit board, and my authority is limited to what happened over the last few days. if we had a few more days, my sense is we would be able to reach an agreement, also with those who have some interests. president chiu: can i interrupt? if you think it will result in agreement, i would suggest that we continue this so you can continue to work on it, and we schedule some time after the recess so we do not do this if you can get to a resolution. and my resolution is if the
it is one city block, montgomery, chestnut, and lombard.re are 282 residential units, approximately 500 residents. we made this appeal somewhat reluctantly because the project was on known to us, and it gave us cause because there were many unknowns. we did have an opportunity to meet with the project sponsor, and some of our concerns were alleviated. there is pending litigation with some parties. we did have some concerns, but we do not oppose the project in principle. the parties had been...
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a few years ago, there was one down on lombard and you kind of knew where to go. now you have to go to god knows where to find these things. so i am not opposed to this application, but i'd like to hear what the other commissioners are thinking. president olague: commissioner antonini? commissioner antonini: a couple other things that were pointed out in staff report are very important. 45 vacant store fronts in the vicinity and this will fill one of them and that's really important. i think the distinction between you and kraig p, and i understand, it's different market generally. sometimes just like any businesses, larger commercial customers will go one place, sometimes smaller retail customers not exclusively will go other places depeppeding on the product, so i think this is going to be a good addition. and i am in support. president olague: commissioner miguel? vice-president miguel: i am in support also. it's also back to where it originally started in a way. and it's a shame to have a major corner like that stay vacant as lopping as it has. may i ask about
a few years ago, there was one down on lombard and you kind of knew where to go. now you have to go to god knows where to find these things. so i am not opposed to this application, but i'd like to hear what the other commissioners are thinking. president olague: commissioner antonini? commissioner antonini: a couple other things that were pointed out in staff report are very important. 45 vacant store fronts in the vicinity and this will fill one of them and that's really important. i think...
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stray voltage in 60 locations, including several in front of this children's toy store, and here on lombardtreet, electricity leaking on a gas cap. >> you could have a disastrous situation. you have gas and electricity. that street light, that metal rail, everything has got voltage on it. >> how do you feel knowing it's 50 feet from your home? >> it's scary. >> reporter: we asked them to look at the report. they all say they immediately sent crews to fix the areas that we found. and all three agencies say they will now check for stray voltage whenever they do maintenance on their equipment. you're changing your protocol as a result of our report? >> we are taking these reports seriously. >> as soon as we got the information from you, we assembled a crew and we worked through the night and into the next day. >> reporter: pg&e begins to actively searching for stray voltage by the end of the year. >> this is a low probability but high consequence event. >> reporter: while there have been no reported deaths in the bay area, it's a problem that will only worsen as the area's infrastructure gets
stray voltage in 60 locations, including several in front of this children's toy store, and here on lombardtreet, electricity leaking on a gas cap. >> you could have a disastrous situation. you have gas and electricity. that street light, that metal rail, everything has got voltage on it. >> how do you feel knowing it's 50 feet from your home? >> it's scary. >> reporter: we asked them to look at the report. they all say they immediately sent crews to fix the areas that...
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they stayed at a lombard street motel where the woman's body was found inside the room dead. the couple lived in southern california. both the husband and the wife had been reported miss buying family members. if you saw anything or have information about billy waterman's whereabouts, you're asked to call the sfpd's anonymous tip line. >>> the chance at freedom for the two uc berkeley students or graduates that are stuck in an iranian jail, we'll get to that story in just a moment. here's a live look at the boulevard restaurant in san francisco. secretary of state hillary clinton is headed to this restaurant within the hour. we are working to get an update from her or her team. now, as we speak, family and friends of the hikers are staying tight-lipped about this whole story for fear of jeopardizing the release of shane bauer and josh fattal. we have a team of reporters working on this story. we begin with nbc bay area's ali ruzi. >> the latest development in the story full of ups and downs is their iranian lawyer tells nbc news that bail arrangements are being made for them
they stayed at a lombard street motel where the woman's body was found inside the room dead. the couple lived in southern california. both the husband and the wife had been reported miss buying family members. if you saw anything or have information about billy waterman's whereabouts, you're asked to call the sfpd's anonymous tip line. >>> the chance at freedom for the two uc berkeley students or graduates that are stuck in an iranian jail, we'll get to that story in just a moment....
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accident commute from the golden gate bridge into san francisco, we've got a significant accident on lombardtreet at marina involving a dump truck, possible overturn, ambulances on the scene and the car is possibly flipped northbound at marina boulevard. westbound 580 at granted line, an accident center lane and traffic remains kind of moderate if you are coming out of tracy in towards livermore. we do have ace train delay, train number one delayed five to ten minutes heading out of stockton. let's take a look at drive times highway 4, light. 580 despite the accident, looking pretty good and 680 toward 24 is about ten-minute drive. abc7news.com is the website for all the information. scroll down the left-hand side of the screen and current drive times click on bay area traffic. >>> the labor department just released last week's unemployment numbers. applications for benefits dropped by 12,000 to. >> facebook is adding a new service to the site. here is the business report. >> good morning. facebook is upgrading the music sharing feature. they say the new feature will be more what the friends
accident commute from the golden gate bridge into san francisco, we've got a significant accident on lombardtreet at marina involving a dump truck, possible overturn, ambulances on the scene and the car is possibly flipped northbound at marina boulevard. westbound 580 at granted line, an accident center lane and traffic remains kind of moderate if you are coming out of tracy in towards livermore. we do have ace train delay, train number one delayed five to ten minutes heading out of stockton....
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what is curious what the video disc of it appeared from his bonds many people have high foeman's its lombard >> since that video on the cellphone got erased after police made a copy of it academy in your unit that will make a copy of the video and give it back >> update on bryan stow when his family said he is unable of side of his bed is the key is still limited and he does have any sense of humor unix everyone in your room allowed 10 his staff allowed him to go outside for the first time when it enjoyed sitting in a somewhat and said it is magical a public memorial will be held for michelle lehman's she was getting to be under designs where it will be four months sent to you went missing when holland in newton new league giselle esteban has been >> and all the weather and to order a beautiful day and jolo will last >> is on for today and tomorrow him and then we will see cooler temperatures beneath it will be quick to burner of which were talking 90s and some of the land swaps the fault is along the coastline right now and then we will have summerlike temperatures and a chance of showers a
what is curious what the video disc of it appeared from his bonds many people have high foeman's its lombard >> since that video on the cellphone got erased after police made a copy of it academy in your unit that will make a copy of the video and give it back >> update on bryan stow when his family said he is unable of side of his bed is the key is still limited and he does have any sense of humor unix everyone in your room allowed 10 his staff allowed him to go outside for the...
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if you are headed down lombard, perhaps, you will need the wipers, even vaness and around oakland, asll. this morning numbers are on the mild side. clouds are pretty much everywhere except for concord. we are looking at the clear sky. cloudy in mountain view. 61 san jose. you started out earlier with the sun, 10:00 in the south bay. it will be a little later today and more like 11:00, noon around most areas, but no sun at all here, half moon bay and even san francisco, parts of miran county will stay gray. 350 -- 50 in oakland. >> about 11:00 we still have fog here in our inland east bay and all the way up toward point ray, down through santa cruz and the valley is staying cloudy right through the early afternoon. this will be the trend right through labor day. so the fog this morning, a bit of a problem in spots around oakland, san jose and livermore. but elsewhere not too bad. it's right here along the san mateo coast and the marine coast where we are looking at periods of very dense fog. but then you move through it and remember to use the low beams out there. mist and drizzle, fog
if you are headed down lombard, perhaps, you will need the wipers, even vaness and around oakland, asll. this morning numbers are on the mild side. clouds are pretty much everywhere except for concord. we are looking at the clear sky. cloudy in mountain view. 61 san jose. you started out earlier with the sun, 10:00 in the south bay. it will be a little later today and more like 11:00, noon around most areas, but no sun at all here, half moon bay and even san francisco, parts of miran county...
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they stayed at a lombard street motel where the woman's body was found dead inside the room. we're told the couple lived in soc southern california and both had been reported missing by family members. if you know anything about waterman's whereabouts, call the sfpd, you can even call the anonymous tip line. >>> things are changing pretty quickly. california usually considered a safe haven for democrats, but president obama's popularity has hit an all-time low in the golden state. for the first time since mr. obama took office, his approval rating is less than 50%. conan nolan from our nbc station in los angeles has more. >> reporter: the respected poll indicating that president obama, who won california in a landslide in 2008, now has fallen below 50% in his job performance rating. just 46% approve with 44% disapproving. a dramatic shift from just three months ago when well over half those questioned were satisfied with the president's job performance. the state's leading democrat, governor jerry brown, said the numbers should not be a surprise. >> it's tough out there. and
they stayed at a lombard street motel where the woman's body was found dead inside the room. we're told the couple lived in soc southern california and both had been reported missing by family members. if you know anything about waterman's whereabouts, call the sfpd, you can even call the anonymous tip line. >>> things are changing pretty quickly. california usually considered a safe haven for democrats, but president obama's popularity has hit an all-time low in the golden state. for...
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looks good, but just down the road there is a two-car crash, actually, it's a car and a dump truck on lombard street coming off of doyle drive, so watch for emergency crews around the scene. minor injuries there. 5:57. let's go back to dave and pam. >> all right, sal. >>> some shocking accusations this morning about a san jose police officer, the allegations involve teenaged boys and this investigation is expanding. >>> for california -- are california school students doing better or worse? what a new report says about bay area schools. >>> some patchy fog out there, but does it mean warmer weather coming in today? we'll have the answer in two minutes.
looks good, but just down the road there is a two-car crash, actually, it's a car and a dump truck on lombard street coming off of doyle drive, so watch for emergency crews around the scene. minor injuries there. 5:57. let's go back to dave and pam. >> all right, sal. >>> some shocking accusations this morning about a san jose police officer, the allegations involve teenaged boys and this investigation is expanding. >>> for california -- are california school students...