it will bring 40,000 people to the moscone center next month. but ceo marc benioff of salesforce says homelessness and the drug crisis could force him to move his convention. benioff previously said attendees emailed him to complain about the homeless problem and filthy streets. just yesterday we talked about the lack of conventions booked for 2024 and beyond. our investigative unit found out that moscone center is only booked to host 21 events next year compared to 35 events this calendar year. >>> well, up next here at 7:00, a special social solution to a growing problem. what the mayor of san jose says he is looking at to help his city crack down on those illegal sideshows. >>> also, here we go again. a pickleball battle? one of san francisco's most exclusive neighborhoods. why some say the homeowner at the heart of this fight doesn't really have a leg to stand on. you're watching nbc bay area news tonight. wendy's new breakfast 2 for $3 is so good, the crew is giving every combination codenames. i got that sauc-bis and some tay-tays. egg man

dreamforce is expected to draw 40,000 visitors to the city's moscone center, but salesforce ceo marc benioff tells the chronicle this may be the last conference if it is, quote, impact by the current situation with homelessness and drug use. mayor breed says the city is working to make sure security concerns are addressed long before the conference begins. and you are watching ktvu fox two news here at 630. official petitions to recall alameda county da pamela price may soon start circulating. price's opponents say they have the needed signatures to officially begin that process. ktvu is tom vacar sat down with the district attorney who defends her record while on the job. ab i sat down with alameda county district attorney pamela price, who was elected with 53% of the votes nine months ago. so there were no preconditions and the questions were asked point blank how would you address a number of murder victims families who say your office simply didn't adequately charge the defendants who thereby got or will get lighter sentences? yeah, i say to those family, as our heart goes out to

ktvu is christian captain live tonight at moscone center, where a google cloud conference is currently underway. and christian, i mean dreamforce is always a huge financial boost for the city, especially now post-pandemic. yeah absolutely. and as you know, dreamforce regularly draws tens of thousands of visitors to san francisco. but now the head of salesforce has made some comments that have thrown the future of the dreamforce convention into question. san francisco's moscone center is buzzing with activity with conventioneers attending the three day google cloud next conference in two weeks, it'll be dreamforce, the annual salesforce conference is expected to draw 40,000 visitors to san francisco. so now salesforce ceo marc benioff has gone on the record with the san francisco chronicle saying, quote, if this dreamforce is impacted by the current situation with homelessness and drug use, it may be the last dreamforce. his comments coming amid a discussion about salesforce, his million dollar donation to the salvation army's way out program aimed at helping the homeless. now sf travel

according to san francisco's travel association, the moscone center, the largest convention venue inty, is only booked to host 21 events next year. that's just 40% of the events happening this year and about half as many as 2018 and 2019, the last two years before the pandemic. >> so 2024 looks relatively soft compared to this year. >> reporter: san francisco's travel association president and ceo joe de la sand row attributes that to 2024 being an off-year for rotating events. the high cost of these events, and cancellations. >> sometimes they don't even have the convention anymore or business cycle or maybe a merger within companies. >> reporter: rufus jeffress from the bay area council says there is an overall confusion over some of the reasons for event cancellations. >> can't downplay or dismiss the concerns about crime and public safety, drug dealing and homelessness. but at the same time, we have to recognize the whole city isn't painted by the same brush. >> reporter: he says some companies are just deciding to do things differently, and the events that are taking place are a

so here at moscone center, this is the covid command center, or the c.c.c.is what we calledun -- call unified command. this is where we have physically been since march, and then, in july, we developed this unified structure. so it's the department of emergency management, the department of public health, and our human services hughesing partners, so primarily the department of homelessness and supportive housing and human services agency. so it's sort of a three-headed command in which we are coordinating and operating everything related to covid response. and now, of course, in this final phase, it's mass vaccination. the first year was before the pandemic was extremely busy. the fires, obviously, that both we were able to provide mutual support but also the impact of air quality. we had, in 2018, the worst air quality ten or 11 days here in the city. i'm sure you all remember it, and then, finally, the day the sun didn't come out in san francisco, which was in october. the orange skies, it felt apocalyptic, super scary for people. you know, all of those t

this year's annual dreamforce conference at the moscone center in san francisco. lance, right in the midst of turmoil surrounding the city's ongoing problems with public safety, the open air drug market and homelessness. economic experts say, however, this year's conference goes well, kind of indicate whether san francisco still has what it takes to host a major conference keep people safe. >> largest annual conference of the year. it bring 40,000 delegates in the san francisco who spend tens of millions of dollars in our economy. and it's important not only for train for us, but for all of our conferences when they come into san francisco that they have a good time that delegates feel safe. >> dreamforce would be the latest loss for the city following businesses like nordstrom and whole foods that have recently moved out of the city. we should point out ikea did just move in. so it's not all bad, but certainly. you know, dreamforce marc benioff saying that this is a possibility he knows what kind of gravity that statement has and he's put the city on notice. when

a woman who's attending a conference at moscone center right now says san francisco doesn't deserve the reputation it's gained the past couple of years. years. i've heard that it's dangerous. honestly not to drive a car here . um, that there's, like a bunch of homeless people everywhere. but i haven't really experienced that very much. we love the weather. the weather is so nice. it's really nice. like being here and being around everyone. and i don't feel unsafe here. now, we did contact salesforce, asked if they wanted to comment on what city officials are saying, but we haven't heard a response as yet. time is 439. dozens of united airlines flight attendants will be out picketing at san francisco international airport today. the attendants are demanding that united fix continuing operations problems and negotiate a long overdue fare control pact. they want united management to finally address the staffing problems and other issues that caused last month's operation meltdown. it left passengers and flight crews stranded around the country. the demonstration begins later this morning a

an estimated 40,000 people are expected to attend this year's event at the moscone center in mid-september. it brings millions of dollars in revenue to businesses in the area. well, health leaders across the country are preparing for the possibility of yet another spike in the number of covid infections. how soon updated boosters could be available for tens of thousands of beyonce fans will pack levi's stadium tonight. what a concert could mean for the overall economy there. and a look at how much ticket prices are going for. and a quick reminder that you can now stream ktvu news on your smart tv watch our live newscasts and get stories on demand on your amazon fire tv, roku, apple tv or android tv? just search for the fox local app and then select ktvu to the end of beyonce's 56 stop renaissance tour. and fans are flying in from across the country to catch a show. so you can expect traffic in and around the area to be packed as the beehive will flock to levi stadium to see queen bey. the santa clara police department posted on social media that it expects to close some roads near the stad

. >> this year's annual dreamforce conference at moscone center in san francisco could be the last sale. swore ceo marc benioff tells the chronicle if conditions don't turn around, don't count on the three-day conference coming back in 2024, which could be a devastating economic blow to san francisco. largest annual conference of the year. it bring 40,000 delegates in the san francisco who spend tens of millions of dollars in our economy. and it's important not only reports, but for all of our conferences when they come into san francisco that they have a good time that delegates feel safe. dreamforce would be the latest loss for the city after businesses such as nordstrom and others shut down several stores closing doors, blame open air drug markets, homelessness, shoplifting, among the reasons for pulling out. >> all right. to know to take a look at this car after car. if you look closely there, smashed windows, this is as you know, not at all. an uncommon sight in san francisco, a viewer sent us video of this particular scene from sacramento street know the fairmont hotel. police say

this year's annual dreamforce conference at the moscone center in san francisco lands right in the middlel this turmoil surrounding the city's ongoing problems with public safety, open air drug markets and homeless encampments. economic experts say, however, that this year's conference. weather goes well or not, will indicate whether san francisco will still be able to host major conferences and keep people safe. largest annual conference of the year. it >> brings 40,000 delegates in the francisco who spend tens of millions of dollars in our economy. and it's important not only for train for us, but for all of our conferences when they come into san francisco that they have a good time that delegates feel safe. >> well, dreamforce would be just the latest loss for the city already seen businesses like nordstrom and others close shop and leave later this fall. world leaders will be in san francisco for the annual apec meeting in organizers of that event say they're going to be watching to see how things go next month with the dreamforce conference. >> it's 39 and how many times have you wo

it's happening next month and will bring about 40,000 people to the moscone center.e biggest artificial intelligence event in the world and it's income the city needs. we'll be watching that one closely. >>> also a big acquisition in the wine runry to report this morning. e and j gallo buying the vineyard. nobody is really talking about how much they paid. but it's likely one of th biggest deals in american wine history. in fact, you may recognize that label. the famil owned winery launched the nation's buttery chardonnay craze back in the 1980s. gianna >> all right. reed. >>> a live look right now over at steinhatchee, florida. hurricane idalia made landfall near coaton beach in the big bend area of florida. it happened just before 5:00 this morning. forecasters say it's weakened from a brief category to a category 3 hurricane. but it's still bringing heavy rain and flooding and very powerful winds. cedar key on the gulf coast is already seeing about 8 to 9 feet of rising water level and as of right now more than 116,000 floridians are without power. the rains are a

san francisco's moscone center is buzzing with activity with conventioneers attending the three day google cloud next conference in two weeks. it'll be dreamforce, the annual salesforce conference is expected to draw 40,000 visitors to san francisco. now salesforce ceo marc benioff has gone on the record with the san francisco chronicle saying, quote, if this dreamforce is impacted by the current situation with homelessness and drug use, it may be the last dreamforce. his comments coming amid a discussion about salesforce's million dollar donation to the salvation army's way out program aimed at helping the homeless. now sf travel is responding to benioff's comments, saying the city is working hard to make sure that dreamforce and other major conventions go well. this fall, in fact, is going to be a very busy conference year for san francisco. so we're going to see a lot of conferences come from starting now all the way through december. and our focus and our goal together with the city and the hospitality industry, is to make sure that san francisco shines. source says, who've been workin

thi year's convention is a go and brings in about 40,000 people next month to the moscone center.me it's the biggest artificial intelligence event in the world. and it's really income that the city needs to drive our economy. now some good news for millions of seniors out there that may finally get a break on the cost of their prescription medication. here it is. federal officials announced that medicare is going to start negotiating directly with the drug companies. cutting out the middleman with the hopes of driving the prices down. in fact, yesterday we brought you that breaking news right here o the morning show. this news tha the government will start with about ten commonly used high priced prescriptions that includes drugs to prevent blood clots and one to treat diabetes so many drugs that are commonly used but really tax people's wallets and this may be a change. now while seniors rely on these prescription drugs, there are also some natural way that may help the slow of chronic conditions. and as lauren toms is about to show you, an innovator in our community is making it

one visitor attending the conference , attending a conference now at moscone center, described an overall positive experience. contrary to what people had warned her about. i've heard that it's dangerous, honestly, and not to drive a car here that there's like a bunch of homeless people everywhere. but i haven't really experienced that very much. we love the weather. the weather is so nice. it's really nice. like being here and being around everyone. and i don't feel unsafe here. we did reach out to salesforce for comment. so far, no response. well dozens of united flight attendants will be picketing in san francisco at the airport today. the attendants are demanding united airlines fix ongoing operation issues and negotiate a long overdue fair contract. they want united management to address staffing and other issues that caused last month's operational meltdown, which left passengers and flight crews stranded across the country. the demonstrate actions won't affect flights sold out. crowds stayed out even later than expected to see superstar beyonce perform at levi's stadium last night.

some 40,000 people expected to attend this year's event at moscone center in mid september.force said it expected last year's convention to bring $40 million in revenue to the area. uc berkeley is a step closer to its long, hard fought plan battle to develop student housing at people's park. the state assembly passed ab 1307 unanimously. the legislation is designed to remove some of the red tape. the school is facing in its construction process. the bill is now on governor newsom's desk. the bill would change environmental law so developers don't have to study noise pollution that may be generated by future students. berkeley's mayor said he is encouraged by the vote while acknowledging the hurdles that still stand in the way. i'm glad that the governor has taken a very strong position in favor of the people's park project and hopeful that he'll sign the bill. the supreme court does need to adjudicate the case in order for construction to resume, and so they need to apply the new law to the case. the proposed housing is currently tied up in court. the state supreme court wil

this year's annual dreamforce conference at the moscone center in san francisco lands right in the midstrmoil surrounding the city's ongoing problems with public safety. the open air drug market and homelessness. economic experts say, however, this year's conference, however, it goes, it will indicate whether san francisco still has what it takes to host a major conference keep people safe. >> large annual conference of the year. it bring 40,000 delegates in the san francisco who spend tens of millions of dollars in our economy. and it's important not only for train for us, but for all of our conferences when they come into san francisco that they have a good time that delegates feel safe. >> well, dreamforce would be just the latest loss for the city following businesses like nordstrom's and others have been closed off and left town. later this fall. world leaders will be in san francisco for the annual apec meeting. organizers of that event will be watching to see how things go next month with dreamforce. >> time now 7.39. and hurricane idalia left up half of damage in florida and all

the convention is supposed to bring 40,000 people to moscone he center next month this year's event is being called the biggest a.i. event i the world. at the same time, benioff told the chronicle that he is donating $1 million to help homeless people struggling with addiction in san francisco also tonight, governor newsom is weighing in on the debate in san francisco in a way that you might not expect. that debate i playing out in court in case that will decide whether the city can legally clear out encampments. today newsom tweeted out on homelessness, elon musk has touched on a key issue and california has made a record investment . he added that courts must be held accountable and enough is enough. on friday mosque called for a boycott of the nonprofit that sued the city over encampments sweeps. this has been a sticking point for business owners for a long time tonight one of san francisco's most famous vegan restaurants i calling it quits after 14 year in the mission. it closed this weekend and restaurant management tells that eu, if yo want to know why, just look around the block

the protest will be tonight at 5:00 at the moscone center in san francisco. our time is now. 547.a so-called doom loop walking tour has reportedly resigned. alex ludlam quit his appointed post on the commission for community investment and infrastructure. according to the event's web page, participants paid $30 to take a tour of the tenderloin and south of market areas on saturday say that walk was canceled. the money was refunded. ludlam told mayor london breed in a letter he regretted that his attempt to bring attention to conditions were misconstrued and said that, quote, san tire is a poor way to address the grave issues we face as a city. a coffee shop in san francisco plans to reopen this saturday after temporarily closing because of crime cafe in national has been a neighborhood gathering spot in lower haight since opening in 1987. but the owner posted a note on the window that accuses city leaders of doing nothing to stop daily shop liftings, extortions and break ins. of course, i'm frustrated. and i mean, you know, there's an element that's irresponsible, possible. and th

so here at moscone center, this is the covid command center, or the c.c.c.is what we calledun -- call unified command. this is where we have physically been since march, and then, in july, we developed this unified structure. so it's the department of emergency management, the department of public health, and our human services hughesing partners, so primarily the department of homelessness and supportive housing and human services agency. so it's sort of a three-headed command in which we are coordinating and operating everything related to covid response. and now, of course, in this final phase, it's mass vaccination. the first year was before the pandemic was extremely busy. the fires, obviously, that both we were able to provide mutual support but also the impact of air quality. we had, in 2018, the worst air quality ten or 11 days here in the city. i'm sure you all remember it, and then, finally, the day the sun didn't come out in san francisco, which was in october. the orange skies, it felt apocalyptic, super scary for people. you know, all of those t