it was that effort that got him noticed by miyamoto's team. >> he was actually on one of the teams thatere doing safety patrols in chinatown, and so his commitment to the community was already evidenced by that volunteer work. >> that commitment and a reputation that preceded him, landed sherman that coveted job, leading miyamoto's critical reelection bid, helping the incumbent snag more than 80% of the votes. and trusting your election campaign to anyone is a big deal. but miyamoto told me sherman's autism was never a factor in his decision. >> i don't think i even asked any questions about whether or not he'd be able to do things. >> the autism society and advocacy group hopes more companies and organizations actually adopt sheriff miyamoto's thinking, because they see hiring someone on the spectrum is actually good for the bottom line. >> we look at different ways of information processing and different ways of executive function. we might have folks who think in a very systemized way, but we might have folks that think from a bottom up sort of perspective, and that can bring a lot o

it was that effort that got him noticed by miyamoto's team. >> he was actually on one of the teams thatwere doing safety patrols in chinatown, and so his commitment to the community was already evidenced by that volunteer work, that commitment, and a reputation that preceded him, landed sherman that coveted job, leading miyamoto's critical reelection bid, helping the incumbent snag more than 80% of the votes. >> and trusting your election campaign to anyone is a big deal. but miyamoto told me sherman's autism was never a factor in his decision. >> i don't think i even asked any questions about whether or not he'd be able to do things. >> the autism society and advocacy group hopes more companies and organizations actually adopt sheriff miyamoto's thinking, because they see hiring someone on the spectrum is actually good for the bottom line. >> we look at different ways of information processing and different ways of executive function. we might have folks who think in a very systemized way, but we might have folks that think from a bottom up sort of perspective, and that can bring a lot

it was that effort that got him noticed by miyamoto's team. >> he was actually on one of the teams thatere doing safety patrols in chinatown, and so his commitment to the community was already evidenced by that volunteer work. >> that commitment and a reputation that preceded him, landed sherman that coveted job, leading miyamoto's critical reelection bid, helping the incumbent snag more than 80% of the votes. and trusting your election campaign to anyone is a big deal. but miyamoto told me sherman's autism was never a factor in his decision. >> i don't think i even asked any questions about whether or not he'd be able to do things. >> the autism society and advocacy group hopes more companies and organizations actually adopt sheriff miyamoto's thinking, because they see hiring someone on the spectrum is actually good for the bottom line. >> we look at different ways of information processing and different ways of executive function. we might have folks who think in a very systemized way, but we might have folks that think from a bottom up sort of perspective, and that can bring a lot o

it was that effort that got him noticed by miyamoto's team. >> he was actually on one of the teams thatre doing safety patrols in chinatown, and so his commitment to the community was already evidenced by that volunteer work. >> that commitment and a reputation that preceded him, landed sherman that coveted job, leading miyamoto's critical reelection bid, helping the incumbent snag more than 80% of the votes. entrusting your election campaign to anyone is a big deal. but miyamoto told me sherman's autism was never a factor in his decision. >> i don't think i even asked any questions about whether or not he'd be able to do things. >> the autism society and advocacy group hopes more companies and organizations actually adopt sheriff miyamoto's thinking, because they see hiring someone on the spectrum is actually good for the bottom line. >> we look at different ways of information processing and different ways of executive function. we might have folks who think in a very systemized way, but we might have folks who think from a bottom up sort of perspective, and that can bring a lot of cr

it was that effort that got him noticed by miyamoto's team. >> he was actually on one of the teams thate doing safety patrols in chinatown, and so his commitment to the community was already evidenced by that volunteer work. >> that commitment and a reputation that preceded him, landed sherman that coveted job, leading miyamoto's critical reelection bid, helping the incumbent snag more than 80% of the votes. entrusting your election campaign to anyone is a big deal. but miyamoto told me sherman's autism was never a factor in his decision. >> i don't think i even asked any questions about whether or not he'd be able to do things. >> the autism society and advocacy group hopes more companies and organizations actually adopt sheriff miyamoto's thinking, because they see hiring someone on the spectrum is actually good for the bottom line. >> we look at different ways of information processing and different ways of executive function. we might have folks who think in a very systemized way, but we might have folks who think from a bottom up sort of perspective, and that can bring a lot of cre

it was that effort that got him noticed by miyamoto's team. >> he was actually on one of the teams that were doing safety patrols in chinatown, and so his commitment to the community was already evidenced by that volunteer work. >> that commitment and a reputation that preceded him, landed sherman that coveted job, leading miyamoto's critical reelection bid, helping the incumbent snag more than 80% of the votes. and trusting your election campaign to anyone is a big deal. but miyamoto told me sherman's autism was never a factor in his decision. >> i don't think i even asked any questions about whether or not he'd be able to do things. >> the autism society and advocacy group hopes more companies and organizations actually adopt sheriff miyamoto's thinking, because they see hiring someone on the spectrum is actually good for the bottom line. >> we look at different ways of information processing and different ways of executive function. we might have folks who think in a very systemized way, but we might have folks that think from a bottom up sort of perspective, and that can bring a lot

it was that effort that got him noticed by miyamoto's team. >> he was actually on one of the teams thate doing safety patrols in chinatown, and so his commitment to the community was already evidenced by that volunteer work. >> that commitment and a reputation that preceded him, landed sherman that coveted job, leading miyamoto's critical reelection bid, helping the incumbent snag more than 80% of the votes. and trusting your election campaign to anyone is a big deal. but miyamoto told me sherman's autism was never a factor in his decision. >> i don't think i even asked any questions about whether or not he'd be able to do things. >> the autism society, an advocacy group, hopes more companies and organizations actually adopt sheriff miyamoto's thinking because they see hiring someone on the spectrum is actually good for the bottom line. >> we look at different ways of information processing and different ways of executive function. we might have folks who think in a very systemized way, but we might have folks that think from a bottom up sort of perspective, and that can bring a lot of

former mayor willie brown administered miyamoto's oath at today's ceremony, miyamoto expressing his gratitudeserve the city and county with another term. >> what we're trying to send the message about is we're all in this together. not that it's any one person's job. not that it's the government's job. not that it's any elected official's job alone, but it's something that we all do together. and i appreciate the opportunity to continue to be a part of that. >> as sheriff, miyamoto will continue to oversee san francisco's jails and security for key buildings, including city courts, hospitals and city hall. coming up here at 630, former congresswoman barbara lee makes it official and has entered the very crowded race to become the next mayor her campaign today, tossing her name into join the special election that is scheduled to happen in april. ktvu jana katsuyama spoke with lee just minutes after she signed the paperwork at city hall. >> retired congresswoman barbara lee walked into oakland city hall wednesday afternoon as mayoral candidate barbara lee. supporters who have been urging her to

miyamoto says he's known personally for more than 35 years, since before their law enforcement careers. but noticeably absent from lurie's announcement was any mention of the city's top cop, bill scott. lurie has not said whether he intends to keep scott as chief. i've worked with bill scott in the past and i look forward to working with him in the future. his future is going to be determined. i asked if he would want to be chief if asked by the mayor. i am 100% focused on the job that i have now as chief of public safety. i take it very seriously and that's my passion, and that's what i'm going to do. now, mayor elect lurie has named other top officials in his administration in recent days. yip will join lurie at inaugural events on wednesday. live in studio henry lee, ktvu, fox two news. >> all right, henry, thank you for that report. new at 730, a man has been charged in connection to a deadly fire in the east bay. the alameda county district attorney has charged 33 year old christopher schwenke with involuntary manslaughter, saying he started a fire at a home on 14th street in unio

former mayor willie brown atere miyamoto's oath of office at the ceremony.oto expressed gratitude to being able to serve the city and county with another term. >> what we're trying to send the message about is we're all in this together. not that it's any one person's job, not that it's the government's job, not that it's any elected official's job alone, but it's something that we all do together. and i appreciate the opportunity to continue to be a part of that. >> now, as sheriff, miyamoto will continue to oversee san francisco's jails and security for key buildings, including the city's courts, hospitals and city hall. the san francisco's new board of supervisors held its first meeting of the year. the group of 11 was sworn in. that includes five new supervisors who took the oath of office yesterday. the board also elected its first president. supervisor rafael mandelman was unanimously selected to serve a two year term. >> wildfires are raging in southern california. more than 100,000 people are under evacuation orders. millions are on edge in los angel

miyamoto says he's known personally for more than 35 years, since before their law enforcement careers, but noticeably absent from lurie's announcement was any mention of the city's top cop, bill scott. lurie has not said whether he intends to keep scott as chief. i've worked with bill scott in the past and i look forward to working with him in the future. his future is going to be determined. i asked if he would want to be chief if asked by the mayor. i am 100% focused on the job that i have now as chief of public safety. i take it very seriously and that's my passion and that's what i'm going to do. now. yip is one of many people named a top post in lurie's administration. now, lurie will be part of a number of inaugural events on wednesday. live in san francisco. henry lee, ktvu, fox two news. >> all right, henry, thank you for that. let's talk about the inauguration. inauguration plans are taking shape for mayor elect daniel lurie. the inauguration will be on wednesday morning, 1130 at city hall. the public is invited to attend, although seating will be limited to ticketed guests.

miyamoto says he's known personally for more than 35 years, since before their law enforcement careers. but noticeably absent from lurie's announcement was any mention of the city's top cop, bill scott. lurie has not said whether he intends to keep scott as chief. >> i've worked with bill scott in the past and i look forward to working with him in the future. his future is going to be determined. >> i asked if he would want to be chief if asked by the mayor. >> i am 100% focused on the job that i have now as chief of public safety. i take it very seriously and that's my passion and that's what i'm going to do. yep. >> is one of several people named a top administration post by lurie in recent days. lurie will have a number of inaugural events on wednesday in san francisco. henry lee, ktvu, fox two news. >> and those inauguration plans are taking shape for the mayor elect. daniel lurie's inauguration, as henry reported, will take place at city hall wednesday morning, 1130. the public is invited to attend, although seating will be limited to ticketed guests. the mayor elect will later ap

. >> san francisco sheriff paul miyamoto says his office will not turn over anyone in their custody and care to federal immigration authorities based solely on an administrative warrant. however, that doesn't stop federal immigration officials from coming into cities and deporting people. no question trump has upended the political world. he continues to lead the republican party as democrats evaluate what went wrong and how to rebuild after big losses. in november, sonoma state political science professor dave mcewan tells us what all this means for the two party system. start with the political capital that donald trump now heads back to the white house with a conservative supreme court, a house and a senate that are both controlled by republicans. i mean, what does this mean for what we can expect from this second term? >> yeah, i mean, the second term will be historic in many ways. look, it's not just unified control of the government. it's where donald trump wants to drive politics in his own image. and of course, that's going to drive democrats nuts. democrats are in the midst of

will take part in one of her final events as mayor of san francisco, as san francisco sheriff paul miyamoto will be sworn in as the city's 37th sheriff. breed releasing a statement that reads in part, quote, as i leave office, i am filled with hope for the future. san francisco will always be the phoenix that rises. a love for san francisco is something that both mayor london breed and mayor elect daniel lurie share. mayor elect will make his way around the city that he loves later this morning, as i mentioned, he'll start at saint anthony's foundation. he'll make his way to the cable car turnaround at powell street. will he'll open up for some questions from the media. we will be there every step of the way, including the inauguration that starts at 1130. and you can find our coverage on nbcbayarea.com. we're live in san francisco. ginger conejero saab today in the bay. absolutely. thanks, ginger. and as she was just saying, of course we have you covered when it comes to that special coverage of our mayoral inauguration. you can watch live on nbcbayarea.com, as well as nbc bay area at 1130

will take part in one of her final events as mayor of san francisco, as san francisco sheriff paul miyamoto will be sworn in as the city's 37th sheriff. breed releasing a statement that reads in part, quote, as i leave office, i am filled with hope for the future. san francisco will always be the phoenix that rises now. love for san francisco is something that the outgoing mayor and the incoming mayor of san francisco share. this morning, mayor elect lurie will start his day at saint anthony's. he'll make his way to the cable car turnaround over in downtown, and grab some hot chocolate as well with his family at ghirardelli square. we'll be there every step of the way. you can watch our coverage on nbc bay area. com we're live in san francisco, ginger conejero saab today in the bay. i'm sure it will be a day full of events. they're hoping for good, good things to come. absolutely. thanks, ginger. taking a live look outside in dublin this morning. mike will have a look at that morning commute as we've seen it pick up this week as a lot of folks head back to work after some time off. kids bac

. >>> in san francisco this morning re-elected sheriff paul miyamoto will be sworn in today at the veteranswar memorial. former mayor brown will administer the oath after office. he faces challenges entering his second term including shortages and violent incidents at county jails and a botched training exercise of the san bruno jail that leaked chemicals to a nearby school. it will city's first asian american sheriff was elected first in 2020. >>> let's move on the map now to al mia. oakland police start off to a very busy morning this morning. officers arresting -- investigating after a large box truck was used for a smash and grab at a liquor store and you have to see this video. this happened just before 4:00 this morning along 14th street and no injuries reported but officers are investigating whether an atm might have been stolen. well. not long after police responded to reports of a ramming at a chase atm. this is the damage there. you can see it over there on fruitvale avenue. no word yet on if these cases are linked to a liquor store burglary. >>> well, time right now 6:40 on the d