mayor newsom, and if there are people, supervisors who are representing ed lee, via what the newsom administration is saying, that belies the very sentiment of looking for some unified approach. it has not happened, so i think it is only prudent that you do your best to shop before you buy. we know ed lee. he has been extremely effective as a public servant and as a leader in the department, but no conversations have taken place whatsoever, and you're completely absent without any context or narrative except through hearsay that is now being inserted by people here on behalf of the administration or ed lee from china, india, we do not have information. at

mayor newsom, and if there are people, supervisors who are representing ed lee, via what the newsom administration is saying, that belies the very sentiment of looking for some unified approach. it has not happened, so i think it is only prudent that you do your best to shop before you buy. we know ed lee. he has been extremely effective as a public servant and as a leader in the department, but no conversations have taken place whatsoever, and you're completely absent without any context or narrative except through hearsay that is now being inserted by people here on behalf of the administration or ed lee from china, india, we do not have information. at least give we are to rally around a central person, then i would ask those who are trying to solidify this point -- pick mr. lee today to give us the same courtesy that we were trying to do for the consensus candidate but he administration. if not, then something else is amiss here, it is something else is amiss, but i think what that does is it spoils the very process that i think we are now engaged in. it bespeaks of unknowns that people are go

newsom. >>> city administrator edwin lee will be san francisco's next mayor. kron 4's reggie kumar explains the process is not over yet. he still has one more political hurdle to clear before he is sworn in. >> reporter: after a heated meeting on tuesday the atmosphere was much different on friday. nearly all of the board of supervisors decided to come together and admit edwin lee. >> she a qualified person and the right person to lead san francisco. he is cubfirmed by the board of supervisors twice, an individual who over sees the capital plan. >> i will support him. i believe that he is well known as a very effective department head in his years with dpw. >> he reflects our progressive values. fought in the trenches for tenants, immigrants, seniors. >> reporter: but the vote wasn't unanimous. he first tried to delay the vote and then tried to convince his colleagues he was a bad chance. >> i see a status quo. we need change than what we have in front of us. >> reporter: his arguments didn't sway the support for lee. lee's nomination passed 10-1. many feel th

i have also tried to work with both this administration and merely -- tried to work with both the newsom and lee administrations. unless the city is willing to stand up with the forecast as probable legislation if we enact this legislation, that makes people a little concerned that this is not something we can support. i get that. so i just e-mailed the office of the mayor. i appreciate the conversation i have had with him and his staff. we agreed together that what we will do is create a trial program for one year. it will be considerably more robust than the one that has been expressed before. there has been a miniature trial program in san francisco with 10 independent pharmacies that are willing to set up a disposal receptacle program. the reason why it is independent pharmacies is because safeway and walgreen's will not play ball, and yet, they constitute the greatest majority of those retail outlets, point of purchase, where consumers are buying their drugs, but they will not really help us take them back. so i'm insisting that we increase the radius of the trial program, that we d

[applause] a member of the board of education and from your administration, mr. newsom, hydra mendoza. [applause] the assessor for the city and county of san francisco, phil teng. the treasurer of the city and county of san francisco, jose cisneros. [applause] the public defender and the man that first whispered to george, you should be the d.a., jeff hadachi. one of the judges with whom we have worked for years, lilian singh. [applause] and of course the woman who was your lifeline from here to hong kong when you were trying to escape this awesome responsibility, rose pack. [applause] fire chief of the city and county of san francisco, joanne hayes white. and a man whose work as an architect in three or four administrations, a man that i got from the board of supervisors years ago, he became deputy chief of staff and then chief of staff under mayor newsom, steve koba, chief of staff. and as always, you're in good hands of public safety, but only if there is a police chief, and there is one here, the acting police chief, jeff godong. [applause] the controller, a man who

without opposition, dennis herrara. , a member of the board of education and from your administration, mr. newsom, hydra mendoza. the assessor for city and county of san francisco. the treasurer of the city and county of san francisco, jose cisneros. the public defender and the man that first whispered to george, you should be the d.a. one of the judges with whom we have worked for years, lillian sing. and of course, the woman who was your lifeline from here to hong kong when you were trying to escape this awesome responsibility, rose pak. the fire chief of the city and county of san francisco, joe an hayes-white. and a man who has worked as an architect in three or four administrations, a man they got from the board of supervisors years ago. he became deputy chief of staff and then chief of staff under mr. newsom. and as always, you're in good hands with public safety but only if there is a police chief and there is one here. the controller, a man who could cook the books or make it very difficult for you, ben rosenfeld. and from oakland, california, an asian person that beat you for may of a ci

supervisors will try again today to pick someone to fill the remaining year of mayor gavin newsom' term. administrator top candidate. he released a statement yesterday pledging to balance the budget, create jobs and make the city more financially security. the chronicle reports the commission chief at harrington may also be considered. any vote today would be non-binding. mayor knewsome has delayed the swearing in until tomorrow with the final decision. >> state and federal officials are looking into a huge rate increase proposal by blue shield here in october. for individual policyholders it mean rates go up an average of 30 to 59% starting in march. blue shield says it's losing money and blames the increase on rising medical costs. the new state insurance commissioner has no authority to stop the increase but he's hoping some pressure will work. >> i could ask that the company postpone its rate increase 60 days in order to afford me the opportunity to fully review the proposed rate increase. >> anthem blue cross has also raised its premiums this year by nearly 10% and blue cross of california rates

. >>> newsom's swearing in will clear the way for city administrator ed lee to become the interim mayor of san francisco and finish the final year of newsom's term. the board of supervisors okayed lee but several new supervisors were sworn in on saturday. they must finalize lee's appointment in a vote tomorrow. lee is scheduled to be sworn in tomorrow and will become the city's first asian-american m ayor. >>> there are also big changes in other leadership roles. the former police chief has started his first day replacing kamala harris as thety stern. tara moriarty just spoke with gascon and has more. >> reporter: good afternoon. we've also been speaking with police officers throughout the morning and many say they feel betrayed by gascon's sudden departure. others say many cities have a high turnover rate for the chiefs, so it's okay. swee spoke to gascon a half hour ago, he said he was conflicted about taking the jobs. we met him in his new office today. after talking things over with his wife and a few key politicians -- politicians and activists, he decided to accept the job. >> i'v

newsom terms. fay-year-old city administrator lee is the top candidate.e would be san francisco first chinese american mayor. lee is out of the country but released a statement today pledging to balance the budget create jobs and make the city more financial secure if he get the position. any vote tomorrow would be non-binding. mayor newsom has delayed being sworn in as lieutenant governor after saturday that's when a new more moderate board takes over and will make the final decision. >> well forget the gadget and electronic. focus ofñr this yer auto show in san jose is far more practical. saving at the pump. lisa reports. >> the silicon valley international auto show is back. all the big car names are here. they are all pushing the newest and coolest feature features. >> paparrazi touch screens and voice navigation systems are considered commonplace these days. that's why the 2011 consumer is looking for something else. >> people are coming to the auto show and not saying what is in that car. what is that model have. what color. they are saying what is

as lee will have to resign as city administrator to fulfill the rest of gavin newsom's term.e urged the support of 10 city supervisors. chris daily is the only one who voted no. amy has more on the process. >> you're talking to one of the happiest people in san francisco. this is an extraordinary and historic vote by this board. >> outgoing mayor gavin newsom enthusiastically approves of the selection and city administrator ed lee as his successor. if he is sworn in, he will become the city's first asian american mayor. >> this is a historic moment for the chinese american community. for a community that has been in this city for 160 years. a community that has struggled. >> but getting to this point wasn't easy. on tuesday the vote was split between lee and the michael hen asy. daily lost his cool. >> i will haunt you. i will politically haunt you for the biggest fumble in the history of san francisco politics. it's on like donkey kong. >> despite wonderful references to donkey kong -- (laughter) >> we have engaged in an orderly transition of leadership. >> lee was selected

administrator. he will finish gavin newsom's term who is going to be lieutenant governor. >>> facebook is on track foripo by april of next year. and it would likely be the largest initial public offering since google more than six years ago. this week goldman sachs agreed to invest $450 million in facebook. published reports say now goldman is telling potential investors that facebook will soon have more than 500 shareholders, and that would require disclosure of financial information and likely lead to a public offering. >>> tiger woods has lost another endorsement ending a 13- year partnership with golf's biggest magazine. golf digest announcing the mutual split yesterday. it was the second longest endorsement for woods behind nike. a magazine spokesman said they agreed to stop woods' articles which focused on instructional tips, because both parties couldn't agree on new terms of a contract. >>> at this year's consumer electronics show in las vegas, one of the biggest trends seems to be fitness technology. kara tsuboi shows us the new gadgets, devices and gaming programs that will change the way yo

administrator. the interim mayor will finish the term of gavin newsom, who is leaving to become lieutenant governor. >>> the house opens debate today on whether to repeal healthcare reform. the white house made it a point yesterday to say president obama would veto any such tea. house republicans want to repeal the law to expand coverage to more than 30 million uninsured americans and start over with a less costly plan. they are expected to vote on repeal next week. >>> this morning, the british doctor accused of altering an influential study linking vaccines to autism is defending his research. the british medical journal investigated the 1998 report linking autism to the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine. the journal found that medical facts about the children in the study were fabricated. 5 of the 12 kids had previously documented developmental problems before they were vaccinated. >> the most damning evidence of all that perhaps these numbers the dates were all fabricated to sort of make a case, did you have some sort of preconceived notion of a link between the vaccine mmr and autism before yo

newsom. the bulk of these appointments were made very late in the administration. in fact, the bulk of them were made on december 1, way past the time that we had already scheduled the last committee meeting of this body. nonetheless, out of respect for the office of the mayor, we went ahead and scheduled a special meeting because we wanted to work with the mayor and accommodate him because we have consistently tried to demonstrate this board is willing to work with mayor newsom. but what he is doing is essentially questioning the legitimacy of this board. he is essentially

reporter: he said he was reluctant to give up his position as city administrator to serve the one remaining year in outgoing newsome's term. >> i persuaded him it is for the good of the city. and he loves the city deeply as we all do love the city. he has to experience it. >> reporter: he would be the first chinese american to be mayor of san francisco joining quan who is the first chinese mayor of oakland. >> a historic community who has been working for over 100 years to enter the political mainstream of the city. >> reporter: but there is still a major hurdle. the outgoing board of supervisors is expected to take up the issue tomorrow. but it is the incoming board that has the vote. >> two of the new floor members committed to ed lee. >> reporter: the new board is expected to vote on the new mayor on tuesday f. it can not reach it the board president will serve as interim mayor. in san francisco, rob both, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> the city financially- strapped asian art museum could be saved by long-term help. the city officials announced the plan to restructure the museum's $120 billion bond debt. reduce the out

will try again today to pick someone to fill the remaining year of mayor gavin newsom term. 58-year-old city administratord lee is the top candidate. he's out of the country but released a statement saying he would balance the budget and make the city more financially secure. city public utilities commissions chief ed harrington may also be considered. any vote today would be non-binding. mayor newsom said a new board takes over and will make the final decision. >> weatherwise still cool this morning but perhaps -- what do you think, not quite as cool? >> i still feel -- when it gets to this temperature, it all feels the same. let's check with mike nicco. >> everybody else pretty much the same. our valleys the fog is pretty thick once again. but the thickest fog is up into the foot hills in the sierra. that's where we have the pink here. the visibility again is at reporting stations which are usually at airports. so concord and livermore 5 and 4 but i can tell you it is much thicker in many areas in the east bay valleys. the fog visibilities are much lower than that. i ran into a quarter mile visibility s

administrator. >> one of gavin newsom's final acts has stunned the halls of law and order. form you are police chief george gascone is now the city's top prosecutor. what he has finished and what he has to come. >> reporter: the san francisco's attorney general admits he has no trial experience but he can still be the city's lead prosecutor. >> i am not a prosecutor by trade. and i recognize that. but we have a lot of good men and women in this organization that are. and i was not hired her to prosecute cases. >> he took the oath of office because he believes he can condition the work of the da to effectively prosecute criminals and add new programs to the mix. and he says he would have no problem going after bad cops. >> it is more critical for police officers that any prosecutor will ever be. i have absolutely no problems when police officers violate the law. >> he was police chief for only 18 months. his surprised departure has rattled the rank and file. >> he is a good chief. he will probably make a good da. >> are you disappointed that he is leaving as your boss? >> ye

newsom. the bulk of these appointments were made very late in the administration. in fact, the bulk of them were made on december 1, way past the time that we had already scheduled the last committee meeting of this body. nonetheless, out of respect for the office of the mayor, we went ahead and scheduled a special meeting because we wanted to work with the mayor and accommodate him because we have consistently tried to demonstrate this board is willing to work with mayor newsom. but what he is doing is essentially questioning the legitimacy of this board. he is essentially saying these boards of supervisors, as much as he may dislike some of the policies of members of the board, is essentially saying that they do not have the legitimacy to decide on the question of nature. he said that he will essentially stay in office so that the next board can make that decision. at the same time he is doing that, he is also asking the sport, whose legitimacy he has questions, to turn around and confirm these appointments. it is inconsistent, to say the least, to take that posi

administrator. this is his second five-year mayor. gavin newsom said he had no problems admitting he delayed his own inauguration as lieutenant-governor for this moment. >> are you glad that you were able to delay taking office? >> if i walked away and we got off track that would have carried plea into sacramento and i would have had to answer that up and down the state. now i won't have to answer that up and down the state. you better believe i'm glad i stuck around. >> reporter: even when overwhelming support today's vote was largely symbolic. the new board will be swan in tomorrow. cbs5 political analyst says while anything is possible, the new board is likely to stick with lee. >> lee is not a controversial pick. he is safe. tastes good to everybody. >> reporter: as for the next mayoral campaign, lee is not expected to run but it does set the political scene. >> probably a better outcome because none of the people that will likely want to run will enjoy that incumbent advantage. >> reporter: lee is on vacation in taiwan. gavin newsom says he w

administrator to fulfill the term after. >> you're talking to one of the happiest people in san francisco. this is an extraordinary and historic vote by this board. >> gavin newsom enthusiastically approved of the selection and city administrator ed lee as his successor. if he's sworn in, he will become the city's first asian american mayor. >> this is a historic moment for the chinese american community, for a community that has been in this city for 160 years, a community that has struggled. >> but getting to this point wasn't easy. on tuesday the vote was split between lee and the san francisco sheriff michael hennessey. when a swing vote was in lee's direction, chris daily lost his cool. >> i will haunt you. i will politically haunt you for the biggest fumble in the history of san francisco politics. it's on like donkey kong. >> despite wonderful references to donkey kong -- (laughter) >> we have engaged in an orderly transition of leadership. >> lee was in with chris daily's lone assenting vote. >> i have a reputation of raining on parades. today would likely be no different. >> even lee didn't want the job himself at first but several called him, including

there's anything reflective of my administration here, the one that i promised the board of supervisors, promised gavin newsom and others, is to get to these things the we have already promised the best we can. i will repeat this again and again until you notice maine ad nauseum. this is going to be a great event. it is one that i personally am entrusted with. i will do everything i can to bring this to the world class status that it deserves and has, and the promise that people like larry ellis and all the other private investors could be very proud, along with the authority. thank you very much. [applause] >> if i get -- if i did not say that earlier, announcing this, i have issued and will issue my first executive director forming the steering committee, and copies of that will be available after this speech. >> i want to briefly thank mayor lee for the opportunity to direct the implementation of america's cup. it is something that we are ready, willing, and able to do, having shepherded massive retirements were projects such as the shipyard and currently treasure island. this is a wonderful opportunity an

administrator. the interim mayor will take the place of gavin newsom who is about to become lieutenant governor. >>> the unemployment rate plunges. why a full recovery could take years. >>> you're going to be bankrupt if your kid gets sick. >> plus, health insurance rates skyrocketing for hundreds of thousands of california patients. the top officials who say not so fast. >>> and they are finding some pretty incredible things in the new caldecott tunnel dig. we are going to take you inside that big hole for a story you'll only see on cbs 5. >>> this friday afternoon, still got a whole lot of clouds out there, fog winning out so far. any sunshine expected for the afternoon? we'll take a look at your afternoon forecast and your weekend coming up. ,, [ female announcer ] this is not a prescription. this is norma. who knows how important it is to have her medicine in one place. so norma brings all of her prescriptions to walgreens where her pharmacist can watch out for interactions with her over-the-counter medicine. now norma thinks less about her medicine and more about her vacation. tell us what you

administrator. he agreed to serve as mayor if he is chosen to fill gavin newsom's term. become california's lieutenant governor in the next few days once his replacement in san francisco is selected. >>> they injuries this morning when alameda county deputies ex- changed gunfire with a domestic violence suspect in the hayward area. he got away temporarily but was later found hiding in bushes. >>> traffic and weather around the bay area in just a moment. stay with us. switching to progressive could mean hundreds more in your wallet year after year. feed me! saving you money -- now, that's progressive. call or click today. >>> let's start off with the bay bridge toll plaza. i just got word that they turned on the metering lights and that backup is filling quickly. you can see traffic is sluggish. okay approaching the bay bridge but once you get to the toll plaza, slow and go. also, san mateo bridge had an earlier trouble spot reported westbound at midspan but looks like traffic is moving well in both direction. no delays to report through there, still slow and go westbound

newsoms term. the supervisors are expected to choose city administrator ed lee but the ultimate decision will fall to the board. we asked them who they plan to vote for as interim mayor. >> i am very, very comfortable with ed lee as our interim mayor. >> there is other people out there as well. i will do my home work and i look forward to making my decision. >> ed lee is currently vacationing in asia. he's scheduled to return sunday night. he did release a statement saying he would be honored to serve as mayor if selected. >> and mayor gavin newsom hopes to announce some time today for his next district attorney. board of supervisors david chiu with drew his name. he said he can better serve the community by staying on the board. you can kind much more political coverage including a link to the complete statement made by -- including a complete link to the complete statement. >>> they are fed up with the growing number of prostitutes walking the streets of their city so they are taking matter into their own hands and patrolling the streets themselves looking for prostitutes and pimps. we spoke to

newsome has been sworn in as lieutenant governor for the state of california. lee has a lot of his play this begins the new position he was a city administrator now he will have tobudget deficit as well as the search for new police chief. again, the mayor san francisco the new mayor ed lee being sworn in the first asian-american to hold this post. it was check in with jacqueline bennett and our weather. >> a look from our mount tam cam overcast skies also frees the conditions were so many parts of the bay area. all update you on what was seen so far what's to come in just a minute. [ wheezing breaths ] [ woman ] the first time i smoked, i was 13. i was in a hurry to grow up and wanted to look cool. big tobacco knew it, and they preyed on me. i'm here to tell you that big tobacco hasn't changed. they continue to profit... by selling kids the same lies... to get them to use... the same deadly products. don't be big tobacco's next victim. the sea lion found shot and blinded is undergoing test to see if it has any other health issues. it was found shot in sausalito in december. kron 4 spoke with an expert at the marine mammal center who says this is not an isolated

newsom has not come up with anyone so far. we have gascon, harris protege, paul henderson and harry lowe as an interim, and speaking of decision it now appears certain as we said city administratorthe new interim mayor the replace gavin newsom it is a loss for the very vocal left but a win for newsom and also a win for a little machine, former mayor, willie brown. for months, the two have laid the ground work for appointment of the interim lee as newsoms replacement when various candidates fell short of the votes they needed, by the left, pack, pushed lee to take the job and had the blessing of brown and newsom and later the support of moderate supervisors who saw it as a chance to move in and take back city hall and then david chui that is why around city hall they were saying everything is coming up roses. >> ed lee has been on vacation this whole time. >> back out of the country in hong kong when he comes back he might not only have to face a budget deficit but prospect of picking a new police chief so much for the caretaker roll of acting mayor. when you are mayor every day is a new day and anything could happen keep your eyes tuned to cbs 5 we will keep you posted. >> it to

. >> reporter: the mayor was gavin newsom and ed lee has been a loyalist as city administrator.elected official in the city. >> i think it is a terrific choice for the city. is he a strong confident administrator. someone that can make sure the city keep keeps keeps purring along. >> already playing games without reelection in november. choices will have to be made aren't going to get made. >> reporter: who is ed and why is ed lee suddenly being considered for mayor. >> reporter: editor who hates that lee's name came up in the last minute as a caretaker. >> what taxes and service cuts does he think we should do? how will he deal with pension issues? >> we are about to witness the biggest crumble in the history of progressive politics in san francisco. >> reporter: outgoing lefty supervisor chris daley doesn't like the peek threatening his colleagues if they vote for lee. >> i will politically haunt you. >> reporter: we are going to miss chris daley. ed lee is holidaying in ish. he is coming back as a tourist and he is going to be mayor when he gets here. >> it is interesting --

officially electing an interim mayor to replace gavin newsom, as he goes on to become lieutenant governor on monday. all signs point to city administratordwin lee, as the new leader approved by the outgoing board yesterday. >> one no. [ applause ] >> the motion passes. >> reporter: city administrator ed lee will likely be san francisco's next mayor. it will be up to the new board of supervisors to ratify this nomination next week. lee, a life-long bureaucrat for the city, will be the first asian-american mayor here, and that reduced chinatown power house rose pak to tears. >> well, you know, emotional and first time, long-time coming. >> reporter: before the vote, termed out supervisor chris daily expressed his disappointment at the back room political deals that put lee into the mayor's office. >> i have probably a reputation for raining on parades. today will likely be no different. >> reporter: and it was daily who promised political revenge upon board president david chu for supporting lee. >> frankly, i wasn't surprised. we all believe very intensely what we believe, and it wouldn't be san francisco politics without some intensity.