ford's resolution . i would like to read it. whereas nathaniel p. ford sr. was elected by his colleagues as chairman of the tjpa board of directors, vice chairman from june 2007 to may 2008, and chairman from june to thousand eight to june 2011, and whereas he has been coded his -- he is dedicated his career to improving public transportation as the director of the san francisco municipal transportation agency and the joint powers board, which oversees the operation of caltrain , and whereas we have benefited from the knowledge he has brought to the tjpa position for the past five years, and whereas as chairman of the board, the tjpa come pleaded and international -- completed an international design and broke ground and design at a ceremony attended by then-speaker pelosi, the secretary of transportation ray lahood, and whereas his commitment to the transit program goals directly contributed to the receipt of $400 million in stimulus funds and the important recognition of his involvement in the transit program, and whereas he left his position as executive

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.

that could be the story for nathaniel ford. the "chronicle" reports a headhunter has approached him about the general manager's job at bart. he was recently forced out of the top job at muni. now he is being considered to replace dorothy dugger, who was forced out as the bart's gm. >>> time for a check of traffic and weather. kristy, we have to get up and get out. will the sun help us? >> yes. we'll see sunshine later on this afternoon but we are going to see a slight chance of some sprinkles to the north of us. you see the system pushing through so north bay slight chance 20% by this afternoon but you can see the rest of the bay area in the clear right now. we'll see plenty of sunshine especially in the south bay locations today. outside now temperatures in the 50s. 56 in san francisco, 57 for vallejo and concord. and sitting at 53 in livermore right now. breaking into the 80s by this afternoon. so good news of those of you who like warm weather. 80 for concord, fairfield and livermore, 69 oakland and 63 in pacifica today. ext

that could be the story for nathaniel ford. the chronicle reports the headhunter has approached ford about the general manager's job at bart. ford was recently forced out of that top job at san francisco's muni system. now being considered to replace dorothy dugger, forced out as bart's gm. >>> other headlines making news around the bay area, a bay area man is under arrest for making threats to senator barbara boxer. police say kevin o'connell of san rafael called the senator's work voice mail and left death threats during the week of july 10. o'connell is charged with making criminal threats and is expected to face a judge tomorrow. >>> state lawmakers are now looking into why shuttle buses are exempt from laws that require seatbelts. this comes after last week's deadly accident involving a uc san francisco shuttle bus that killed kevin mack, a psychiatrist and associate professor at the school. >>> this week, washington gets back to the business of trying to settle the debt debate. lawmakers are looking for a pair of plans ea

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

he will be replacing nathaniel ford who left. >>> another austrian city has stripped adolph hitler of citizenship. today council members in the city of crage nford voted to strip hitler of citizenship. >>> a series of arrests across the country and it all started right here in the south bay. we'll tell you who was arrested locally. >>> also live pictures here from dolores park in san francisco. these people angry about a police shooting that killed a 19-year-old man. more on this developing news right after the break. ♪ ♪ free access to chase atm's wherever you are. that's a step forward. chase customers can avoid atm fees with over 16,000 nationwide. take a step forward and chase what matters. >>> a high profile san jose website targeted by international hackers. now the fbi is in the south bay taking down members of a group that calls itself anonymous. we'll get to that story in just a minute. but first we have developing news. >>> right now protesters are gathering in san francisco upset over the shooting death of a 19-year-oldman by san francisco police. it's a story we first brou

nathaniel ford left muni after intense criticism about his leadership.eports indicated that he was on a short list of candidates to fill the post vacated by dorothy dugger but bond members would not speak and they say the reports are wrong. they have a closed session today and tomorrow to discuss it. >> leland yee of san francisco is trying to stop pay raises at public universities after students are reeling from tuition increases. the new san diego president makes $100,000 more and another one got $1200,000 raise. the bill would ban such increases during lean budget years. >> to focus on why you are here, why you are in the position you are, that is to help our students become the very best, not for you to get rich. >> the presidents as a whole of the system, they are lagging about 52% for a comparable institution. >> there is supported in the public for his bill. some say university presidents shouldn't be getting raises at a time when working class parents are not. >> they will take safeway plan in rockridge district and bring it issue up tomorrow. th

nathaniel ford left and there was a shortness of candidates via dated by dorothy dugger. bart board members those reports are wrong. board has closed meetings to discuss the search. >> a controversial doll designed to breast-feed will soon be available in u.s. stores. right now, it's sold in europe and online but the doll maker plans to present it at a las vegas trade show and then sell it at u.s. stores. the doll works by making sounds when the mouth gets closer to a halter top and many times uncomfortable. >> i don't think i'm crazy about this doll. >> i think it's ridiculous. come on let them be little girls. >> the maker says it helps children with nurturing skills. >> they are trying to keep customers in concord from going out of town. they are enticing them with deep discounts. it's called try it local. customers that buy prepaid vouchers from meals to merchandise at area retail stores. each deal is available for two days. the customers that purchase it can download and use it at with their local merchants. >> there are marketing ideas out there. a lot of them like

san francisco chronicle a head hunter has approached nathaniel ford to fill the general manager post. this week, muni begins engulfing contenders to fill ford's position and tom no lan tells the chronicle he plans to save money by not conducting a national search. debra johnson is temporarily running muni. how did you like your weekend? if you prefer it a touch cooler, mike is here and make something happen for you. >> i'm not sure i'm that good, i don't have any affect on the weather. it will get warmer. notice this trough of low pressure where the cold air has been coming counsel straight in alaska. it's starting to climb farther to the north, it's taking a left-hand turn and the drier signifying in the orange, it's creeping it's a way toward us from the desert. warming trend but nothing like what the rest of the country is dealing with. temperatures in the 50s except for half moon bay at 48 degrees. mostly clear everywhere. that extra sunshine, another reason why it will be warmer. low to mid-60s san francisco bay and richmond. 59 in oakland and mid to upper 70s into north bay vall

a headhunter approached former muni chief nathaniel ford to fill the general manager post formally held by dorothy dugger. they say that the agency plans to save time and money by not conducting a nationwide search. >>> organizers of this year's aids walk are calling it a huge success after topping last year's total of $3 million. the event's 25th anniversary and 25,000 people took part in the walk through golden gate park yesterday. they raised more than $3 million and the money goes to the san francisco aids foundation as well as 48 other organizations around the bay area. >> it's great. its wonderful event. it's really about people from all over the bay area, from all walks of life, coming together, creating a community that is united behind one goal that is to end aids. >> dan ashley served as emcee at yesterday's walk. speakers included ed lee and actor al a7b9sdz u9sdz. >>> by the afternoon hours, you can see the 80s in the south bay. >> we'll be in the mid to upper 70s in the north bay valleys with a lot of mid to upper 70s until you get to half moon bay, richmond and low to mid-

. >> 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 months ago, the board approved the contract with mr. ford. the mta has no business signing a contract that rewards poor performance superviosr wiener -- proof -- poor performance. this $80,000 golden bears to -- we argue, plus the 1200 boaters -- voters -- argue that this is one. please agree with us. to the right thing. did the right

. >>> from one transit agency to another, that could be the story for nathaniel ford.he "chronicle" reports that a headhunter for bart has approached ford about the bart's vacant general manager job. ford was recently fired from san francisco's muni. muni is still looking for his permanent replacement there. >>> some changes are on the way for interstate 680 commuters bound for silicon valley. one week from today, metering lights will begin operating on southbound 680 on-ramps between pleasanton and milpitas. the lights will be on this week. they will be kept green. this will be a remind ber next week's change. >>> traffic is moving once again on the 405 freeway in los angeles. can't see it there but just trust us. workers re-opened the road nearly a full at a ahead of schedule. the freeway was closed for a 10- mile stretch friday night in order to demolish an overcrossing. it re-opened just after noon yesterday. the contractor will get a $300,000 bonus for getting the job done so quickly. >>> 5:20 now. and it was a showdown. it was full of upsets and dramas. the nail

that could be the story for nathaniel ford. the "chronicle" reports that a headhunter has approached ford about the general manager's job at bart. ford was recently forced out of the top job at san francisco's muni system and now he is being considered to replace dorothy dugger, who was forced out as bart's gm. >>> get ready for longer waits at the courthouse. 200 superior court workers in san francisco are expected to get the pink slip today. the layoffs are because of state budget cuts which are expected to affect courts in other counties as well not just in san francisco. hardest hit expected to be the civil court system. this will likely mean longer waits for procedures like civil suits, divorces, restraining orders and clearing up traffic tickets. >>> 6:05. let's check traffic and weather before we go any further. kristy, how is it going? >> pretty well so far. it's going to be a beautiful day for everyone around the bay area although one thing to note is that we may have a chance of showers in the north bay. 20% chance la

. >>> nathaniel ford is out at muni but he may be in at bart.ord about the being general manager at bart. ford was recently forced out of the top job at san francisco's muni system. >>> on this monday morning, we'll get a check of your traffic and weather and cease what's up for this week. -- and see what's up for this week. whoa!! the really big chicken sandwich combo is back! and it's as big as ever. i'm gonna jump it! you can't jump t it's two chicken patties, topped with bacon, and melting cheese plus seasoned curly fries and a drink for only $3.99! what do you know? your only a baby! vrrrrooooom! i'm t-rex and i came out of extinction cuz i heard the combo was back! and that got a million hits? yep. why do we even make commercials anymore? 'cause you like to be in them. >>> good morning. starting off on the bay bridge an accident cleared out of lane but slow off the eastshore freeway. you're going to see delays across the upper deck into san francisco, as well. getting a little bit better past treasure island and head towards the skyway. el