i felt like at meridian, it could do some good. we did not even talk about price until the day before the show. of course, meridian needs to support itself and support the community. but that was not the first consideration, so that made me very happy. >> his work is printed porcelain. he transfers images onto and spoils the surface a fragile shes of clay. each one, only one-tenth of an inch thick. >> it took about two years to get it down. i would say i lose 30% of the pieces that i made. something happens to them. they cracked, the break during the process. it is very complex. they fall apart. but it is worth it to me. there are photographs i took 1 hours 99 the former soviet union. these are blown up to a gigantic images. they lose resolution. i do not mind that, because my images are about the images, but they're also about the idea, which is why there is text all over the entire surface. >> marie in moved into the mansion on powell street just five years ago. its galleries are housed in one of the very rare single family resid

let's hear about that and go to katherine scott at the le meridian.d morning u good morning, tam. lots going on this week some of them are informal gatherings, quite a few bars applied to stay opened until 4:00 a.m. so the delegates would have a place to go after the events wrapped up. >>> the hotel bar insides le meridian is one of them that's opened late but then are the events, invitation only and quite possibly star studded events. last night at the electric factory was the head count convention jam. grace potter dawes and mutlu were there. 33 work with musicians to get young people engaged in politics and they had a great turnout last night. over at union transfer, it was an invitation only clarity event. a fundraiser for musicians on call sponsored by the recording industry association of america. philly native dj jazzy jeff opened up the festivities was the headliner. it's getting hot in here seems very appropriate this week and the crowd loved it. >> always a pleasure to watch the entire audience singing every song along with them because they

>> reporter: 50 to 70 people per day is about the limit here at the meridian post office. today was actually the exception, and many people are finding out you can't wait until the last minute to get your passport. >> 94. >> reporter: a rare day at the passport office on meridian avenue. almost 100 people made it through the line. >> my wife just got her citizenship, so we're here to get her passport. >> reporter: there have been times when the office has to turn people away at the end of the day. they even line up at 7:00 a.m. on saturdays waiting for the doors to open at 10:00. then there's a wait inside. >> i need a passport. i just wait. >> you have to. if you want to travel, that's what you've got to do. >> reporter: an increasing number of new citizens and the summer travel season are booting the demand with people sometimes not realizing they may need to wait six weeks before their passports arrive. >> we're being inundated with a lot of people waiting with only a week or two thinking they'll be okay. >> reporter: even making appointments takes time. >> i have to do

you're at le meridian hotel in center city. >> reporter: that's right. there's always plenty going on in philly but perhaps even more so for the democratic national convention. we're at the le meridian right now in center city and they app flied have their bar stay opened until 4:00 a.m. so the delegates would have a place to go after the events wrapped up. whether it was here or elsewhere, there is plenty going on around the city. some were informal gatherings, others were events. at union transfer on spring garden and at the electric factory uggy you can see party goers outside. at union transfer it was an invitation only fundraiser for musics on call sponsored by the recording industry association of america. philly native dj jazzy jeff opened up the festivities. everybody lovers him. then nelly came on and brought the house down. over at the electric factory they had the head count convention jam. head count is a nonprofit that registers voters at concerts. grace potter, dawes and philadelphia's own mutlu formed there. >> justhis is all about musicia

"action news" reporter katherine scott is live at the meridian with the details.morning, katherineism good morning, tam. a lot going on this week. some of them are casual informal gatherings quite a few of the bars applied to stay opened later until 4:00 a.m. so the delegates would have a place to go after the events ended. >>> the hotel bar inside the meridian were one of the places. there are the events, invitation only and quite possibly star studded events. the electric county was the head count convention jam grace potter dawes and philadelphia's own mutlu performed. head count is a nonprofit that registers voters at concerts and works with musicians to get young people engaged in politics and they had a gate turnout last night. over at union transfer, it was an invitation only charity event. a fundraiser for musicians on call sponsored by the recording industry association of america. dj jazzy jeff opened up the festivities and nelly was a headliner. incidentally it's getting hot in here seemed very appropriate this week and the crowd of course loved it. >>

ktvu's azenith smith is on meridian avenue. of folks wondering why in the world would someone do that tonight. >> reporter: neighbors are wondering who would do such a thing. i want to show you the trees originally looked like this, driving by you may not have noticed it but if you look a little bit closer, you can see the tree's bottom is chopped off. you can see what a clean-cut that is. >> they did a clean-cut 23 times. >> reporter: rhonda berry ceo of the nonprofit our city forest has spent 25 years planting trees in san jose. she's dealt with vandalism on one or two but nothing prepared her for what she saw on meridian avenue on the outskirts of willow glen. it was shocking. >> it was stunning. took me a while to process. >> reporter: 23 trees, majority chinese fringe, sawed off at the trunk left hanging in the crossbars. a neighbor walking by discovered them friday morning. berry believes the vector -- of vandalism overnight and the culprit was armed with an electric saw. >> something beautiful and -- it should be celebra

the trees are part of the beautification project on meridian avenue. most of the trees are chinese french and they were sought out the trunk . neighbor walked friday morning discover them. it's believe the vandals in happened overnight in is available used an electric saw. >> here is something beautiful and that should be celebrated and we should be enjoying and even the trees can't seem to hold their own when there is a mean heart. >> the nonprofit which planted the trees last april's hoping neighbors in the area have surveillance video showing what happened . the nonprofit also says it will preplan the trees sometime next fall. >>> one group is using trees to combat climate change . the nonprofit group is closing -- cloning sequoia trees in the sierra nevada. the environmentalist group says is an urgent need to restore these trees. over the years the group has called 170 types of trees and planted more than 1703 times -- types of trees. >>> caltrain plans to look at the possibility of turning 101 on the smith to a toll lane . people who drive along h

meridian, tam, this is one of the places that applied to keep their bar opened late so the delegatesould have a place to go once the events wrapped up. whether it was here at this hotel oriels where are there was plenty going on. some were informal gatherings others were events. at union transfer on spring garden and the electric factory you can see the revelers outside. at union transfer it was invitation only fundraiser for musicians on call sponsored by the recording association of america. dj jazzy jeff opened up the festivities then nelly came on and brought the house down. then at the electric county they had the head count convention jam. they're a nonprofit they register voters. they had a concert last night. >> we had a great turnout. this was a really special evening. the electric factory in city of philadelphia one of the great halls and we wanted to do a little bit of rock and roll and politics and put them altogether and we're really proud of a great evening. >> reporter: of course it's still early in the week. there's still already some star sight, more to come, more fe

. >>> san jose police are looking for leads after someone sawed more than 20 trees lining meridian avenuell low glen. a group planted the 23 chinese trees last fall and volunteers helped to noor temperature them. they're posting fliers urging anyone with information about the vandalism to call police. >>> could pokemon go help teach your child important life skills? police departments think so and they plan to use the game to better connect with kids. >> a little cool this evening and the trend will continue. drew will let us know how far the temperatures drop wh ♪ ♪ you live life your way. we can help you retire your way, too. financial guidance while you're mastering life. from chase. so you can. >>> clearfield police are getting in on the pokemon go phenomenon. the police activities league, or p.a.l., will host a pokemon go tournament for local teenagers in seventh grade and hire. members compete in teams. they say it's a way to get kids outside and help them develop team building and problem solving skills. >> abc7 news was in oakland when pet guardians took advantage of free shots fo

the meridian hotel, as memory serves, is in the middle of this promenade, and the buffalo grill, i believe, is attached to it. that's just from recently visiting. one eyewitness said everyone was calling "run, run, run, there's an attack. we thought the shots were fireworks. there was great panic. we were running too because we didn't want to stick around and we went into a hotel to get safety." witnesses report to the associated press, a nice native who spoke to a.p. near the promenade, said that he saw the truck drive into the crowd, and then witnessed the man emerge with that gun and begin shooting. bodies everywhere, carnage in the streets. also from bfm television, a number of pictures that have been coming out through twitter and they are, again, beyond disturbing. nice, the local government has just issued this. emergency operations are in progress. keep calm and avoid the downtown area. follow officials to be -- official accounts to be informed. the truck driver continued over a long distance, and i've been trying to get a sense for how many people, what long a distance this was, b

this on meridian avenue. no word on who would do such a thing or why. >> i'm robert honda live in san jose. where a homeless encampment once stood on state property. coming up, we'll show you why some say they were removed by force and threat, including having their tents slashed. >>> and it caused outrage. two dogs allegedly youth nuysed by mistake. live in martinez tonight, ahead, why the shelter here now says it happened. >>> plus, confirmation on troubling fliers circulating in san francisco. what leaders of a hate organization are now saying. >>> and good afternoon, i'm meteorologist jeff ranieri. cooling down right now. 8 to 10 degrees cooler. we'll talk about the changes for the weekend and how much colder in just a few minutes. >>> video showing a worker with what appears to be a blade in his hand. homeless camp members say is cutting their tentds. robert honda joins us from where the encampment stood and where the alleged slashing took place. >> well, we're here aloong highway 280 state property with

late last week someone sawed down a whole row of trees they had just planted a few months ago along meridian avenue. >> this is the worst vandalism we've ever come across. i don't even want to give it the word vandalism because it seems more like -- it's a crime. it was done intentionally. >> the volunteers plan to plant new trees in the same spot. in the meantime they're asking anyone who may have seen the vandals in action to give them a call. >>> still to come, tensions running high ahead of the gop convention in cleveland. why there's nothing police can do to stop people from bringing guns. >>> he played an important role in the fight for civil rights. right in our own backyard. how a former kpix anchor is honoring a bay area pioneer tonight. >> plus a look ahead at the back to work forecast. ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, where the republican national convention kicks off tomorrow. but tonight we've learned: there's nothing po to keep guns away >>> security is tight in cleveland tonight where the republican national convention kicks off tomorrow. tonight we've learned there's nothing police can do to

someone cut the bottoms of 23 newly planted trees along meridian avenue in san jose. volunteers discovered the damage on saturday morning. signs now hang from the severed trees asking for the public's help to find whoever did it. more than 100 volunteers planted toes trees in may. the cost about $100 each. city leaders are vowing to have them replaced. >>> time now is 4:11. oakland police are searching for a group of burglars who broke into a home into the city's trestle glen neighborhood. investigators say four men pulled up in a maserati and broke into a home on saturday. police say they stole an engagement ring along with other jewelry and a safe. surveillance video captured images of several of the suspects. >>> yesterday oakland police spotted a maserati and chased it to 77th and halliday in east oakland. looks like the car in the surveillance video from the burglary. the names of those arrested still have not been released and it is not yet clear if they are linked to the burglary that was caught on video. >>> southern california's largest water supplier now own

they included some 80 different types and lined parts of meridian avenue. forest officials think the vandals cut the trees down overnight or early this morning. they say they found 23 trees so far sawed off at the bottom. >>> three orphaned bear cubs have a new lease on life in south lake tahoe. they were rescued after their mother was hit and killed in yosemite national park. staffers and volunteers at lake tahoe wildlife care monitor progress and clean and prep their food. they get watermelon and grapes. that is the current favorite. contact is kept to a minimum so they don't become dependent on human care giver. right now they are just like any other growing family. >> they are exactly liked toler. they sleep a lot in night and day and get up and play and eat and when you eat and have a full belly, it is time to take a nap. >> they are adorable. the bears will stay here through the new year. even going into hibernation and they will grow from eight pounds to more than 100 and after their long sleep they will be tested to see if they are trod be released

the fogging beginning at 11:00 at west san carlos and meridian in san jose. >>> a berkeley church is opening doors as a sanctuary migrants facing deportation. university lutheran chapel hung a banner of ribbons to welcome migrants and it is going far beyond that. it converted an office into a bedroom that is a sanctuary for migrants being sought by federal agents. >> this is a last-stance, in a way, because our government has failed to protect rcefugees and migrants. >> other churches in the east bay are pledging to offer space to migrants with deportation orders. >>> much more to get to. a popular san francisco hot spot undergoes a big change by a key -- why a key route is now blocked. >>> and new indications that bay area rents may be on the down-swing. >>> i'm abc 7 news meteorologist sandhya patel. inland areas cooking today. i'll let you know how long the weather will last. >>> and what is behind one plane's vertical takeoff. check it out. >>> and we're on the red carpet in los angeles. the espy awards are like the oscars >>> getting to the top of twin peaks in san francisco is

we begin with wires down on macarthur boulevard near meridian road. bethesda, lone oak drive near mayfield drive, lane blocked. sticking with montgomery county, i want to shift to silver spring. now that it's getting lighter, continuing into this morning's rush you will be able to see when branches are down and you have an advantage over what we were seeing an hour ago, when it was still dark, but please be very careful. if you are traveling in virginia, right before brown he we have an accident involving a motorcyclist. please be careful if you are trying to head north closer to arlington. to standing water between piney branch park way and 16th street on connecticut. both good alternate options. back to you. larry: a massive cleanup this morning. autria: people feeling the punch into d.c. and montgomery county. we have you covered as we wake up to hefty damage this morning. jummy? look at how things look on the region right now, taking a look at the roadway first, we have two cars stuck on the 17th street ramp and southwest d.c. that's all cleared.

this is from meridian app, an open choker that doesn't clothes all the way around.his is more of a dog collar style and this is $20. last but not least, we have the lace choker. these are beautiful. they have great detail. i love the way they look. there are so many different options with this one. you can wear it as a choker or you can wear it as a head band or you can tie it around your wrist. these are all from asri vavivaw. >> what's the neckline you should wear this with? >> i love it with off the shoulder. that's been a huge trend. kathy, i was looking at your top. it has a little bit of a tip in the dip in the center. can i put this on? it is really delicate and simple. it fits at collarbone. it can sit up high or right at the i think a v-neck the way i have it here. >> what should you not be wearing them with? >> anything high. with yours, i love yours sits up here and is super dainty. i wouldn't do a big choker with that. off the shoulder and tank tops. perfect for all summer long. >> we'll be back with more in a moment. >> first, this is "today" on nbc. >>

they included 80 different typesd lined parts of meridian avenue.ernight or early this mornin morning. they say they found 23( tree so far sawed off at the bottom. >> another 30 minutes of abc 7 news at 9:00 is next. coming up. update on the situation in turkey where coup appears to have failed and then. >> that is not islam. they are far removed from islam. >> muslim community here in the bay area reacts to yesterday  in fraichs only 7 news went to court today to pursue update on the oakland police scandal and murder case that could be compromised because of it. that could be compromised because of it. another half hour of 7 news >> here is the latest now on on the breaking fuss we follow in turkey. at least 42 people killed during a military coup attempt. >> the president of turkey has 'f those who carried out the entrance toyc parliment. >> at least0 130 soldís have been-rrested and we sawlq áq+ero ofe iver there. >> p back to the deadly8r attace nice, france. he here in thenity bay areais including both condemnation-6>s of the attackgd thisyc

someone cuts bottoms of 23 newly planted trees along meridian avenue in san jose.hey-- police are asking for help on whoever did this. they cost about $100 each. city leaders are vowing to have them replaced. >>> oakland police are searching for a group of burglars that will drive in that fancy sports car when they broke into the home of the trestle glenn neighborhood. investigators say four men pulled up in a maserati and stole an engagement ring. surveillance video captured several of the suspects. >>> this afternoon oakland police spotted a maserati chasing at least two suspects are in custody as the car there appears to have crashed into a fence and it looks like the car in the surveillance video, the names names -- if it will link to their release. >>> becoming the first openly -- and since 2008. reverend williams called the move a victory for humanity. >>> a pick up game between police officers and neighborhood kids. later tonight how basketball is helping to build relationships. >>> but first the community in shock after a college student from the bay area i

west nile virus and they do not want people to get that much of the protest is on the corner of meridian avenue starting at 4:00 p.m. >> a peninsula woman is found murdered in her home and next, what a just released autopsy report is revealing about the crime. >> a singing group sparks controversy before the all-star controversy before the all-star game and now they are it's tfrom the old way off buying and selling cars. controversy before the all-star game and now they are introducing beepi, the radical new way to buy & sell cars, all online. carefully inspected, guaranteed and delivered right to you. if you never have to step foot on a dealership lot again, neither should they. beepi.com zero to happy. >> in minneapolis this is a black lives matter protest going on, on a highway, a major thoroughfare happening during rush hour after 8:00 a.m. with one side of the interstate blocked off. the northbound lanes are still traveling normally but southbound lanes are blocked by the protesters. a couple of dozen are there. we will watch this an blackmen shot and killed by best last week is fou

land, an idea he got from grant in the vicksburg campaign and he went wow it work and tested it at meridian and saw it would work. when it came time to march across georgia, he implemented it on a much grander scale. by the time they get past mi milledgevil milledgeville, you're going towards the pine baron s, wearing out shoes and uniforms and one of the first things they requested when they got to the coast were shoes. part of it too, they keep moving as much as a straight line as possible. but that would be the best explanation that i could get, to give in terms of why they skipped augusta. march to the sea, not to augusta, that's right. towards the sea. there was some question was he going to go to mobile. there was some wondering where he was going, even lincoln said i'm not exactly sure where he's going. he's like a rat, i know what hole he went in, just don't know what hole he's going to come out. lincoln always had a way with words. other questions, yes, sir. >> wait for the mic. >> as sherman's men got down into the rice belt of georgia, they actually i guess didn't know what rice

grant don't try it, it won't work and then it did and sherman went, wow, it worked and tested it at meridian, in february of 64 and saw that it would work, so when it became time to march across georgia, he implemented it on a much grander scale. when they get past millageville, you're starting to move into an area of georgia that is what we call the pine barrens. food is scarce so they've got to keep moving. you're wearing out shoes, you're wearing out the uniforms. one of the first things they requested when they got to the coast was shoes. so, part of it, too, was to just keep moving in as much of a straight line as possible. that would be the best explanation that i could give in terms of why they skipped augusta. march to the sea, not to augu a augusta, that's right. towards the city. and there was some question about was he going to go to mobile. there was some wondering -- even lincoln said i'm not sure where he's going. he said i know he's like a rat, i know what hole he went in, i just don't know what hole he's going to come out. lincoln -- he always had a way with words. other ques

they included some 80 different types and lined parts of meridian avenue.hey said they think the vandals cut the trees down overnight or early this morning. they say they have found 23 trees so far sawed off at the bottom. >>> good news for online shoppers. ups is starting saturday delivery, but its only happening in a few cities. they will test saturday delivery before they decide if they want to make it permanent. fed ex and ups also deliver on saturdays. the first test sites or atlanta, philadelphia and los angeles for the rest of the summer still ahead on the abc7 morning news. perhaps the weirdest twist yet to the pokemon go craze. the service being offered to keen you safe while you play. here's a live look outside fra our obc7 exploratorium camera at pier 15 pointed at the bay bridge. frances dinglasan will have your full accuweather forecast in just a few minutes. >>> new this is abc7 news. >>> welcome back, everyone. time right now is 5:41. we are taking a live look from our mounts tam cam raw as the sun gets ready to rise on this saturday morning.

he and his friends lit candles and held a vigil of sorts, in honor of the 23 young fringes along meridian avenue, cut down. >> they are methodically cut and this had been planned with some kind of object, not just broken off. >> it made me really sad and disappointed. i just can't understand like why the trees were cut down. like, what would cause somebody to want to do that. >> the city forest planted them last full and have grown two feet. adam comes out everyday to come out and water and prune the trees. you care about these trees. >> i do, deeply. what they mean to me is for all the ecological benefits they will a he provide to future generations of the community. >> reporter: the very community they're here to benefit is now cast with helping to find the one responsible for this. those who live nearby, are outraged. >> i was just really irritated in general. how somebody can do this with a project like this. it is a beautification project. it is really something we should be proud of, not destroying. >> reporter: it is not clear if all of the trees are dead. that's why our city fores

it happened on friday along meridian avenue in san jose. the volunteers have since posted signs asking for help finding those responsible. 23 newly planted trees were just chopped down. the trees were paid for by city and federal dollars. >> it's a sad ness that someone could do something so mean and over 100 volunteers planted these trees. >> the volunteers are trying to raise money to replant the trees now. >>> a woman who spoke to nbc area about a rat infestation says she's fighting eviction. she showed us what she described anz infestation of rats in her home and surrounding neighborhood. 24 hours later she received a notice from her landlord to pay her backlog of rent within three days or move out. pearson stopped paying part of the rent because she had the landlord wasn't doing enough to clear up the problem. one legal expert agrees with her on that account. >> they have to remove pests if there's a pest infestation. >> whoever owns the problperty owns the problem. >> a county health representative spoke to us after inspectors visited

they included some 80 different types and lined parts of meridian avenue.r city forest officials say they think the vandals cut the trees down overnight or early this morning. they say they have found 23 trees so far sawed off at the bottom. 6:37 the time. >>> good news for online shoppers. ups is starting saturday delivery, but its only happening in a few cities. they will test saturday delivery before they decide if they want to make it permanent. fed ex and usps also deliver on saturdays. the first test sites or atlanta, philadelphia and los angeles for the rest of the summer. still ahead on the abc7 morning news. perhaps the weirdest twist yet to the pokemon go craze. the service now being offered to keen you safe while you play. time is 6:38. a live look outside from the san mateo bridge. up see clouds out there as the sun begs to rise on this saturday morning. lisa argen is off today. frances dinglasan returns in a little bit with the full accuweather forecast. >>> this is abc7 news. 6:4 is is our time. <<< n.a.s.a. is showing off another discovery. t

and he tested it in the meridian in february of '64 and saw it would work. when it came time to march across georgia, he implemented it on a much grand er scale. you're starting to move into an area in georgia called the pine barrens. food is scarce. you're wearing out shoes, wearing out the uniforms. one of the first things they requested when they got to the coast was shoes. part of it was to keep moving in as much of a straight line as possible. but that would be the best explanation that i could give in terms of why they skipped augusta. >> march to the sea. >> that's right. march to the sea, not augusta. towards the sea. and there was some question about was he going coast was shoes. so, part of it, too, was to just keep moving in as much of a straight line as possible. that would be the best explanation that i could give in terms of why they skipped augusta. march to the sea, not to augusta, that's right. towards the city. and there was some question about was he going to go to mobile. there was some wondering -- even lincoln said i'm not sure where he

investigating an unusual case of vandalism. 23 newly planted trees were cut down right here along meridian avenue in san jose. the damage was discovered saturday morning by volunteers who have now posted signs on those severed trees asking for the public's help to find out who did it. the trees were planted in may by more than 100 volunteers. the trees cost about $100 apiece. city leaders are planning to replace them. >>> oakland police are searching for a group of burglars that broke into a home in the city's trestle glen neighborhood. investigators say four men pulled up in a maserati and broke into a home on saturday. they stole an engagement ring, other jewelry and a safe. surveillance video captured images of several of the suspects. now, yesterday oakland police spotted a maserati, chased it to 77th and halliday in east oakland. sky fox was overhead at the time as police took at least two suspects into custody. you can see the vehicle appears to have crashed into a fence. looks like the car in the surveillance video from the burglary. the names of those arrested still have not been r

someone cut 23 newly planted trees along meridian avenue in san jose.teers discovered the damage on saturday morning. signs now hang from the severed trees asking for the public's help to find whoever did it. more than 100 volunteers planted those trees back in may. the cost, about $100 each. city leaders plan to replace them. >>> oakland police are searching for a group of burglars that broke into a home in the city's trestlele glen neighborhood -- trestle glen neighborhood. four men pulled up in a maserati and broke into a home on saturday. they stole an engagement ring and other jewelry. yesterday oakland police spotted a maserati and chased it to 75th and halliday in east oakland. sky fox was overhead as well as police took at least two suspects into custody. you can see there the vehicle, looks like it crashed into a fence. the car -- it looks like it could be the car from surveillance video of that burglary. the names of those arrested still have not been released. it's not clear if they are linked to that burglary that was caught on video. >>> ti

looking to see someone cut the bottoms of 23 newly planted trees along meridian avenue.here are signs up now hanging from the severed trees asking for the public's help. they say, this tree was murdered. please call us. more than 100 volunteers are the ones who planted the trees at a cost of $100 each. the city is vowing to have the trees replaced. >>> a conference on driverless cars underway. more than 1000 experts in the field gathering at the san francisco hilton to talk about the benefits and possible timeline. they say they are very aware of safety concerns but consumer advocates are also showing up to voice their worries and then want top find standards. >> it is a pandora's box and it's going to get worse if obama's administration gives this to the robotautomakers. >> we have toll make sure that we don't push too far, too fast. >> and the goal is to reduce accidents, decrease the number of deaths and decrease injuries from crashes and possibly cut insurance rates. >>> plagiarism scandal at the republican convention. also acting police chief toney chaplin is on set

following an official parade route, that is going to proceed basically passed downtown, through the meridianmall park. other than that, because there is always estimates of protesters showing up, but there is busily signs there will be interest in this year's presumptive republican nominee. he is very controversial. cleveland is a very easy spot to get to. kind of in the corner of america. i expect a robust presence, people set up in the park downtown. cleveland has said that there is no barrier to people, if they just want to approach the physical security perimeter in itself. we can see just people throughout the streets. but again, i guess we'll find out when it comes. we had a victory parade after the cavs one the championship. about a million people downtown, things backed up and close down, it might not be so bad compared to that. one of the things that might be nice is that we do have a rail system here, whereas it is backed up for the cavs parade, it should be up and running for the rnc. i expect of the transit, a lot of people according downtown because there will be a parking ban,

. >> le meridian at city hall, ritz carlton by city hall, square 1682 at 17th and sansom logan hotel,embly that is up there, rooftop bar, that opened up very popular. >> the assembly is that what that bar is called. >> great view of the parkway. >> you've got your loews, which is one of the best places to watch sports or any tv show, giant monitors. >> don't they just project on the wall. >> yes, basically. >> we have seen eagles game. >> bank and bourbon is name there. >> mike wanted to go down broad street. we have that mural painted a couple miles long and then you have city hall and then projections of stars on it. >> do you see in. >> different things. >> it looks so pretty. >> that is gorgeous. >> sorry guys hopefully you'll get to see a picture so we can show you. >> avenue of the arts has purple lighting mess of the time during the year which i love. i bet the -- have you ever been by the lit building at eighth and walnut. >> i don't think i have. >> eighth ape market. >> yes, i know what you are talking about during christmastime they have red and green lights up. >> breast c