---"nathaniel ford" se reunio esta tarde con la junta directiva del "muni" para hablar de su inminenteoduce pocos dias despues de que se les impusiera un contrato laboral a los mas de 2-mil choferes del "muni", luego de que los trabajadores sindicalizados rechazaran la oferta de contrato.---aun no se ha anunciado quién sera el sucesor de "ford". --la ciudad de "palo alto" prepara un incremento a las tarifas del agua potable de hasta un 14.3 por ciento.---el problema, aunque usted no lo crea, es que este ano los usuarios estan ahorrando liquido... para ser exactos, ellos estan consumiendo 35 millones de galones diarios menos.--esto ha provocado una caida en los ingresos, en momentos en que los costos operativos del suministro van a la alza.---esta contemplado que tanto las tarifas residenciales como las comerciales aumenten a partir del primero de julio. ---durante las vacaciones de verano millones de personas salen de viaje---y si en sus planes figura hacer una maleta y subir a un avÓn, jose velasquez nos da unos consejos para que usted pueda ahorrar dinero.. --la operacÓn "Ápido y fur

nathaniel ford is the director of the transportation authority. prior to joining the municipal authority. he served for the atlantic authority for 5 years. he started as a train conductor in the new york city transit system. let's give it up for director ford. jim dierck is a principle, but not only a principle and an educator. he is someone who designd and developed innovative concepts where there was an incident that involved safety. for the work he was recognized at the national principle of the year. and he is somebody who is on the ground and has worked to empower young people at his school. he took his school from a different circumstances to be one of the highest performs school districts in the state. jim dierck. margaret brodkin is the director of the department for children youth and families. i emphasize that because it is one of the most critical agencies in the city and county. margaret was a former director the colman advocates who is responsible for many of the children and families here in san francisco much he served as director.

nathaniel ford is the director of the transportation authority. prior to joining the municipal authority. he served for the atlantic authority for 5 years. he started as a train conductor in the new york city transit system. let's give it up for director ford. jim dierck is a principle, but not only a principle and an educator. he is someone who designd and developed innovative concepts where there was an incident that involved safety. for the work

chief nathaniel ford will step down at the end of the month.his, as the agency is in the middle of a labor dispute, in addition to on-going problems such as delays and budget deficits. ford made more than 300-thousand dollars a year as chief... and the city will pay him a nearly 400-thousand dollar severance. the s-f-m-t-a says his departure was mutually agreed to. no replacement has been named. the time: 6-- tough luck for people in one bay area city. why catching a cab... could be nearly impossible next week. and later... get paid to sleep! who's hiring for a "snooze director." weather ad libs here's a look at today s top stories: a 20- year- old is facing several ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, charges today in san mateo county court this afternoon... after a confrontation over his saggy pants. a u-s airways flight attendant told him to pull up his pants as he got on a plane. he was eventually taken off the plane, and arrested. governor brown plans to hold a news conference in los angeles today... likely to offer his first public comments on a newly-pa

. >> the executive director of the muni, nathaniel ford will be stepping down.get ace separation package, $380,000, that is when your salary, deferred compensation and unused vacation time. >> barry bonds once his conviction overturned. a hearing is set for july 1st. >> a man accused of shooting another man outside a nightclub will be charged for murder with the killing of 01 marshall hauled. clubs wave has been closed since the shooting. 6:52 a.m., another live shot at the golden gate bridge. a beautiful morning in the making. a mild day with temperatures cooled a bit yesterday but still warm. >> presented anthony wiener has told friends that he will resign. this comes after admitting to sending blue photos with women. this decision came after speaking with his wife. we will have more information on this story as it comes into the kron 4 news room. >> it is time for the morning was, the latest in entertainment headlines. c'mon sell volumes has opened a medical marijuana dispenser rate in california. he suffers from multiple sclerosis and a longtime campaigner f

chief nathaniel ford will step down at the end of the month.he agency is in the middle of a labor dispute, in addition to on-going problems like delays and budget deficits ford made more than 300-thousand dollars a year as chief, more than any city worker. and the city will pay him a nearly 400-thousand dollar severance package. the s-f-m-t-a says his departure was mutually agreed to. no replacement has been named. it's 5-- protecting yourself against a stroke. stroke. the special diet that can help do the trick. plus.. the u-s markets plunge nearly 200 points. we'll have a live report... on what we can expect today. don't forget live reporter s tease banner good morning. it's thursday, june 16th. i'm frank ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, mallicoat. and i'm grace lee time is 5-- let's get a quick look at traffic and weather. here's lawrence karnow... saggy pants got a man tossed off an airplane at s-f- o... and put in jail. anne makovec is in redwood city, where the man is due in court this afternoon. "i think when she saw deshon with the drealocks, the s

in my opinion, something has happened with nathaniel ford that he now gets a pension of $400,000. that's the amount of two medallions that were sold. why are we selling medallions when we give him a huge pension? what's the point? you're wasting money and saving money at the same time. he should not get a pension. i don't see anything he's done of any use to us. and i'm glad he's retiring. i'm glad to see the back of him. anyway, we should carry on -- i agree with all the cab drivers who are outside demonstrating. there was a lot of them, more than i've ever seen since i've been driving were out today. and they all represent the cab drivers. you're going to have a problem. >> thank you, sir. next speaker. >> barry toronto. >> good afternoon, barry toronto. quickly i want to bring two issues regarding the park garage contracts. i've done some research. san francisco general hospital garage is operated by p.p.m. p.p.m. also has marina security services as subcontractors for security. the general managing partner is actually the general managing partner for both companies. sam sedesi

nathaniel ford will leave his post at muni after five years on the job.ontract expires so he's also getting a $400,000 severance package. ford has the highest salary of any city employee before you count in overtime. the "chronicle" reports while mayor lee never spoke out against ford publicly, he was a key behind the scenes player in his removal. part of the reason is ford had been publicly shopping for a new job. >>> tomorrow pg&e plans to conduct pressure tests on its pipeline that returns through union city in hayward. the pipeline runs on hespreian boulevard and west winton avenue. they'll pressurize it to a higher level than with natural gas. people may smell natural gas but it should dissipate quickly. after the section is monitored for leaks for eight hours, pipes have been emptied, dried and put back into service, any pipe section that does not meet standards will be replaced. >>> we're learning that two-thirds of studies on gas pipeline safety were paid for by pipeline operators or groups they control. that's what a "san francisco chronicle" inv

nathaniel ford is leave muni after five years. the focus for candidates, the head of the department of public works and muni's current executive deputy director. >>> wall street stocks ended yesterday mixed. this morning, though, investors continue to keep an eye on developments in europe's debt crisis. investors worry that a greek default on debt could seriously impact other european nations with debt problems like spain, portugal and ireland. europe consumes about 18% of the world's oil. and oil prices would likely drop if europe's economy stalls. >>> police are going over photos and video from that wild riot in vancouver. >> they are planning to prosecute those involved in the violence that followed vancouver's loss to boston in the stanley cup finals on wednesday night. nearly 100 people were arrested in all. officers blamed the riots on anarchists who came from outside of the city. now, some of the rioters say they are sorry. hundreds of them have already written apologies on a wall in downtown vancouver. many of them returne

she replaces nathaniel ford who resigned this month. the agency's board is expected to start interviewing candidates this month. >>> and the dow finished up with triple digits today. the dow finished up 145 points. >>> and home prices are up, prices in april rose 7%. washington, d.c. led the way followed by san francisco, which includes san francisco, alameda, contra costa and marin. >>> developing news at the state capital, the final vote needed for a state budget came just 45 minutes ago. late details right after the break. >>> and the power of a postcard. thousands of them causing a clog in a sewer rate hike in the nort ♪ let's go out to the dmv ♪ it's ok that we're number four hundred and three ♪ ♪ we'll find ourselves a comfy seat ♪ ♪ and watch some shows and stuff ♪ ♪ ♪ let's follow that lady with the laptop ♪ [ male announcer ] now you can watch hit tv shows on your laptop with u-verse online and on your smartphone with u-verse mobile, included with most plans. or get u-verse tv for as low as $29 a month for 6 months. in the netw

his announcement comes on the heels of nathaniel ford's decision to resign.oday mta approved the $384,000 search. >>> union members with the contra costa county fire department voted to what will amount to a 5% pay cut. union president vincent wells says the 300 union members gave up 5% of their current pay and waived 2.5 personalty raises that were scheduled to take effect in july and january. the contract that was approved by union members tonight is slated to run through june of 2014. >>> santa clara county could soon have just one fire service. the county board of supervisors unanimously approved to request today to look into the cost of consolidating services. the contra costa fire department services part of morgan hill. >>> government attorneys were expected to announce at a hearing set for this friday whether they will retry bonds on three perjury charges. a jury dead locked on the charges earlier this year a second hearing set for july 1st is scheduled to secure arguments that the jury made a mistake. prosecutors want both hearings delays until augus

she replaces nathaniel ford who resigned this month. the agency's board is expected to start interviewing candidates this month. >>> and the dow finished up with triple digits today. the dow finished up 145 points. >>> and home prices are up, prices in april rose 7%. washington, d.c. led the way followed by san francisco, which includes san francisco, alameda, contra costa and marin. >>> developing news at the state capital, the final vote needed for a state budget came just 45 minutes ago. late details right after the break. >>> and the power of a postcard. thousands of them causing a clog in a sewer rate hike in the north bay. >>> one of the closest calls ever in space today, as we learn details about the shuttle mission. >>> just about 44 minutes ago lawmakers approved a budget. the plan will now go to governor jerry brown. >> reporter: they passed a majority of the budge, they are still working on some of the fine print at this hour. still at the capital tonight. the goal was to reach $6 million in cuts and they did just that. every

his announcement comes on the heels of nathaniel ford's decision to resign.ay mta approved the $384,000 search. >>> union members with the contra costa county fire department voted to what will amount to a 5% pay cut. union president vincent wells says the 300 union members gave up 5% of their current pay and waived 2.5 personalty raises that were scheduled to take effect in july and january. the contract that was approved by union members tonight is slated to run through june of 2014. >>> santa clara county could soon have just one fire service. the county board of supervisors unanimously approved to request today to look into the cost of consolidating services. the contra costa fire department services part of morgan hill. >>> government attorneys were expected to announce at a hearing set for this friday whether they will retry bonds on three perjury charges. a jury dead locked on the charges earlier this year a second hearing set for july 1st is scheduled to secure arguments that the jury made a mistake. prosecutors want both hearings delays until august

nathaniel ford is stepping down at the end of the month to a half years before his contract is over.everance package of three under and $87 and both say this imposition is mutual barry bonds once is decision overturned. he wants either an acquittal or scheduling new trial he was found guilty of giving an evasive answer in as pierre droid investigation. >> a man accused of shooting another man outside a nightclub will stand trial. 21 year-old key hundred davis will and should be charged as an adult. clubs wade has been not normally close since the incident perry much more straight ahead as we look dollar her i'll look at the boston bruins returning home when vancouver a difference during lot of cars on fire perry then...over time... become dull... and lose their luster because washing in the bargain brand can leave dirt from the wash on your clothes causing your whites to get dingy. new improved tide plus bleach helps to remove the dirt in one wash to bring your whites back to bright. turning white-ish to...wow. tide plus bleach. style is an option. clean is not. also try tide stain r

. >> item 15, approving a separation agreement between nathaniel p. ford executive director and the city in any of san francisco, to end his appointment effective june 30, 2011. directors, you do have members of the public who wish to address you on this matter. james bryant. anthony thomas. chairman nolan: mr. thomas? >> good afternoon, mr. chair, members of the board. i am here on behalf of mr. mcgee. he did not be here today. i have a petition from 12,000 voters opposing the golden parachute you are voting on today. is equivalent to giving the entire city of san francisco free parking for three days. i just want to make clear that our issue is that with mr. ford, personally. our issue is with the management of the mta. six of the mta. six months ago, the board approved

carter rohan followed muni chief nathaniel ford to san francisco after they worked together in atlanta. ford was asked to leave and negotiated a severance package of nearly $400,000 for parting with cash-strapped muni. rohan decided on his departure independently and is not getting a financial package. rohan was in the running to replace ford. while at muni he helped get the t-3rd line running and advocated for the central subway. >>> and the san francisco mta was the target of a noisy protest today. cab drivers honked their horns as they circled city hall and civic center plaza this afternoon. some drivers also blocked traffic. they are angry about a new plan to charge 5% per credit card transaction. the implementation of electronic tracking systems in cabs, as well. >>> and drivers say that they are paying far too much into the sf mta system without enjoying the benefits of mta employees. >> there's a poisoned atmosphere between the cab industry and sf mta and that's no good for the city. it's hard to drive a cab when you have this -- this meat cleaver hanging over you just ready to

is expected to sign off on a controversial severance package for outgoing executive director nathaniel ford. his 2010 contract calls for $384,000 severance package. that included one-year salary, unpaid bonuses and three month of health coverage. the board asked them to step down last week. state senator leland ye running for san francisco mayor is expected to have a petition with 1,000 signature osposing what they call a backroom deal. >>> lawyers for the maven that los angeles police say is a prime suspect in the beating of giants fan bryan stow plan to appeal a move to send him back to prison. parole commissioner revoked 31-year-old giovanni ramirez's parole and ordered him back to prison for ten months. police investigating the attack on stow outside dodger stadium arrested ramirez last month on a gun charge. prosecutors have not fired charges against ramirez in the stow attack. ramirez's attorney say they can prove the client is not involved in the beating. >>> 5:07. a new report out this morning finds the bay area is among the top ten regions in the nation for car thefts. survey by th

muni's executive deputy director was expected to replace nathaniel ford who was asked to resign earlier this month. rowan announced his own resignation last week. while the board will accept applications for a permanent executive director from all across the country, it is likely they will pick someone local for the job. >>> a new car club is coming to the south bay and providing a couple hundred jobs in the process. but will the new location revitalize or criminalize the area? >> that's what we wanted to find out, we spent the day at the construction site to find out if the surrounding community is at all in. >> reporter: the giant banner proclaiming a new casino is difficult to miss, but perhaps as a sign of the times, top billing on this sign is an opportunity for employment. >> we currently have 487 jobs here. we expect to add 200 more and take it to 687. >> reporter: the garden city casino has new owners, new digs and a new name, it will sit on the 101 close to the airport. the general manager scott hayden said the casino could help the fortunes of san jose. >> we're not looking at

nathaniel ford's tenure ends on june 30.nder the terms of his contract, he is due about $384,000 in cash and benefits. >>> state senator leland yee plans to appear at today's meeting. he will present a petition with more than 1,000 signatures opposing what he calls an excessive severance deal. he says for the amount of money involved, muni passengers could ride free for an entire day. >>> 5:13 now. women versus wal-mart. the largest sex discrimination suit in history has been shot down. what the east bay women behind the suit are doing next. >>> plus, a tornado so strong, it knocked trains right off the tracks. we have some amazing video coming up from nebraska. >>> if you are heading across the country, you are leaving the beautiful bay area with sunshine and temperature of 88 degrees at sfo today. should be cleared for take-off no problems getting in or out. across the country, though, you may run into showers and thunderstorms and some hot temperatures. 94 degrees, very muggy into houston today. continuing to travel towar

nathaniel ford's tenure will end on june 30.nder the terms of his contract, he is due $384,000 in cash and benefits. state senator leland yee plans to appear at that meeting today and present a petition with more than 1,000 signatures opposing what he calls an excessive severance deal. he says for the amount of money involved, muni passengers could ride free for a d.a. -- free for a day. >>> 6:40. state lawmakers could find out as soon as today whether they are getting paid. since the governor vetoed the budget, it is up to the state controller now to decide whether to cut those checks. it's all part of a new law that docks lawmaker pay for of day the budget is late. at issue though is whether the budget the legislature approved last week is actually balanced. lawmakers stand to lose about $500 a day. that's money they will not get back. >>> time now 6:40. another major milestone for facebook. >> plus, they are those sneaky little charges that randomly show up on your phone bill. cnet editor-at-large brian cooley is here with ho

nathaniel ford says he was asked to step down, and will leave at the end of the month.he had a bitter battle with the transit union. ford will leave with a severance package of $384,000. ford says he does not have another diop lined up right now. muni will start looking for a new executive directer immediately. >>> time now 7:37. commuters are being urged to dump the pump. transit agency wants everyone to leave their cars at home, and use public transportation. this month is the sixth annual dump the bump event. but as bart officials told us earlier, this year, the focus is on comparing public transportation to the high cost of gasoline. >> this year, as gas prices have gone up near and over $4 a gallon, there's a focus that bart, taking public transit, and barer bart, specifically is cheaper than driving. >> bart is offering some incentives if you decide to leave your car home today. anyone spotted with a dump the pump sticker at select bart stations can win a $20 ticket. >> pretty nice incentive there. >>> good morning, you know, dave, it looks like you're wearing bos