these are the types of projects we're talking about that will benefit noe valley. we know that construction in the right of way can cause disruptions, but we make every effort to minimize them while balancing the need to get this important work done. thank you. thank you. yes, i know that the merchants and businesses in the area fully support the project. it was just a question of its timing, but i also understand there are always trade offs. delays often cost taxpayer money. and so it's a balancing act and i appreciate the department's effort to strike that right balance. further, last month there was a media report on the city's whistleblower program and specifically the controller's most recent report on filings. in the first quarter of this year, public works had 13 whistleblower complaints filed in that quarter. director short, can you please describe how whistleblower complaints are called to the department's attention and how they're generally investigated and resolved? yes. thank you. so the whistleblower program, as you noted, is run by the city's controll

this is sanchez street in san francisco's noe valley neighborhood. families share a blissful moment while in the midst of this concrete valley, all on a so-called slow street. it's been incredible. >> i think it's the best way we've met our neighbors and the community. you know, you you see kids learning how to ride their bikes. you grab coffee with people you've never met before. >> just to refresh your memory, the sfmta introduced the concept of slow streets as a way to incorporate other ways of getting around the city, such as bicycling, running, walking and mind you, they are not closed to cars. the city just wants you to drive slowly. but who wants to drive at a snail's pace when you can drive on other streets? and that's how the slow street controversy began. san franciscans have voiced their opinions at city hall. not every neighbor living on or near lake street in the inner richmond district has embraced their slow street. in fact, some argue the program was forced upon them. someone even wrote communism on this sign. we heard there have been

this is sanchez street in san francisco's noe valley neighborhood. families share a blissful moment while in the midst of this concrete valley, all on a so-called slow street. >> it's been incredible. i think it's the best way we've met our neighbors in the community. you know, you you see kids learning how to ride their bikes. you grab coffee with people you've never met before just to refresh your memory, the sfmta introduced the concept of slow streets as a way to incorporate other ways of getting around the city, such as bicycling, running, walking and mind you, they are not closed to cars. >> the city just wants you to drive slowly. but who wants to drive at a snail's pace when you can drive on other streets? and that's how the slow street controversy began. san franciscans have voiced their opinions at city hall. not every neighbor living on or near lake street in the inner richmond district has embraced their slow street in fact, some argue the program was forced upon them. someone even wrote communism on this sign. we heard there have been ten

this was the view from someone in noe valley in san francisco who told us the fireworks have been going off tonight since around 845. well, some evacuation orders and warnings were lifted this afternoon in butte county as crews make some progress on the thompson fire. this burned more than 3700 acres near lake oroville since it broke out on tuesday. at last check, it is 29% contained. four buildings have burned and thousands more remain threatened. the fire is north of the city of oroville, on both sides of the feather river near lake oroville. the fire agency has deployed more than 1300 personnel from across the state to fight from both the ground and the air. >> a grass fire that broke out on treasure island earlier this evening is now contained. the smoke from the fire temporarily created smoking conditions, causing some traffic delays along i-80 eastbound. fire officials say there may be some delays as crews continue to mop up the scene. fire department officials say the quick response from multiple agencies helped to quickly gain control of the fire. >> this is part of our training

this is a view from someone in noe valley. these fireworks started about 845 last night. >> well, later this morning, the cities of berkeley and oakland are expected to reopen parts of grizzly peak boulevard and panoramic way. historically, that area on the 4th of july attracts people who set off illegal fireworks. that's why officials closed off the area in an effort to prevent fires. now, a few days ago, on monday night, there was a fire on grizzly peak that burned two acres. there's some photos from that. the investigation continues into how that fire started. >> our time is now 505. well, the summer of stars. soccer stars continue here on ktvu. some of the world's best soccer stars will face off in the quarterfinals of the 2024 uefa european tournament. ktvu james torres is in our studio now to give us a preview of the star studded matchups that will happen later today. james. >> yeah, dave, this is one of those days. a lot of these soccer fans have really been looking forward to it. as the first round of the quarterfinals

but this time in noe valley. >> okay, luce, thanks. >> at least 18 deaths since the start of this month in santa clara county are being linked to this intense heat. we've been dealing with. eight of those deaths were among people over the age of 65. most were found in their homes. but at least two were unhoused. charitable organizations have responded by handing out water and food to people experiencing homelessnes, including those living in motor homes with no air conditioning. >> but people are just in a state right now. they're hungry, they're extremely thirsty, and they're in a point where they can't just go and help themselves. it needs to come to them. they are just so depleted and really on the edge right now. >> the coroner says the cases are still being investigated in the exact number could change over the next few weeks. meanwhile, santa clara county is keeping its 20 cooling centers open for several more days, and this is the first day of the second heat wave to hit the bay area this month. >> it's intense, and along with the high temperatures, we're also dealing with a spar

a view from someone in noe valley. these fireworks started about 845 last night and over in oakland, it was a similar scene where several illegal fireworks were set off until early this morning. we saw them coming in. here's some time lapse video to show you. is also concerned this holiday about the illegal activity, especially with the high temperatures and the increased fire danger. >> former bay area congresswoman jackie speier announced she is battling breast cancer. she said she almost didn't go to her yearly mammogram this year because she was busy, but she's glad she did. the cancer was discovered early at ucsf. she had a successful lumpectomy earlier this week and she credited her doctors and said, the lesson we can all learn is to, quote, be diligent about your screenings and don't skip them. >> our time is 737, a powerful democrat on capitol hill in washington, reportedly talking about the possibility of putting vice president kamala harris at the top of the democratic party ticket. that's after president bid

, we're going to be having limited amounts at each location, we have one in mill valley, one in noe valleyclement, and. yeah we have limited quantities, so i just recommend getting there early to get, a taste of this collaboration. yeah >> tell us about national caviar day at the ferry building this weekend. and are tickets still available for this? >> of course. eventbrite, tickets are selling out fast, but we're so excited to be able to share and celebrate our 40 years of caviar excellence. we've been around since 1984, we are known as the pioneers of sustainable sturgeon farming, our founder, matt engstrom, is going to be there. so a little a little surprise to him. and on top of that, we're doing additional activations. we're doing our biggest sale of the year, which is 50% off of caviar and roe. so head to our website. the sale ends tomorrow. so run, don't walk and, we're at fort stanley doing a five course caviar dinner as well. so we've been pretty busy. >> wow. okay, murray and brandon and mama. whoo-hoo! and sorry, nikolai. this collaboration is unbelievable. thank you so much. an

while vallejo getting a taste of the upper 70's for your daytime high, noe valley at a comfortable 75 looking ahead tomorrow as temperatures do start to get a lot hotter again, we get the taste of those triple digits. and by thursday, it's 106, for some of our warmest inland cities for spots like mount diablo that are so comfy today or at more comfortable than they have been. it's going to be back to the scorching hot temps next week. does look to be remaining much more seasonably warm with highs, mostly back into the 70's 80's rain. all right. on that let's get you rolling out. their bridges are looking good. 13 minute ride on the bay bridge or san matteo bridge about 23 minutes there. >> richards summer filbert 7 minutes and the golden gate. 37 of the tolls 20 minute ride >> 3 year-old horse died after racing at the alameda county fair. animal rights group says this is the 4th horse death. it that fair since it opened last month. they say this latest one happened over the weekend after the hoese collided with another. jackie was reportedly also hurt. now we have reached out to the a

in the mission bay districtism lived in san francisco in noe valley.and i went to high school in san ma te'o. after high school i went to mississippi where i played volleyball in university of southern mississippi. what got me going college was i was applying to place related to fire and police i loved my experience but my family is home. i grew up here and could not be far from my family anymore i came back. >> i have been a firefighter for 4 years the transition to the fire department has been seam tells is the same. team work and coming together. transitioning to the job med me comfortable that i made the right decision to come become and work for a fire department that is big in diversity and equality and becoming a fell. i got to be a member at a few different fire stations. each station has their own culture. i worked in places that are xroem and with a young crew and had the most seniority have 3 or 2 years in whatever it may be. learning stuff when people have been in the job for 20 plus years and learning from people got in it grew me to adopt

in the mission bay districtism lived in san francisco in noe valley.rew up with my mom and i went to high school in san ma te'o. after high school i went to mississippi where i played volleyball in university of southern mississippi. what got me going after college was i was applying to place related to fire and police i loved my experience but my family is home. i grew up here and could not be far from my family anymore i came back. >> i have been a firefighter for 4 years the transition to the fire department has been seam tells is the same. team work and coming together. transitioning to the job med me comfortable that i made the right decision to come become and work for a fire department that is big in diversity and equality and becoming a fell. i got to be a member at a few different fire stations. each station has their own culture. i worked in places that are xroem and with a young crew and had the most seniority have 3 or 2 years in whatever it may be. learning stuff when people have been in the job for 20 plus years and learning from people g

in the mission bay districtism lived in san francisco in noe valley.grew up with my mom and i went to high school in san ma te'o. after high school i went to mississippi where i played volleyball in university of southern mississippi. what got me going after college was i was applying to place related to fire and police i loved my experience but my family is home. i grew up here and could not be far from my family anymore i came back. >> i have been a firefighter for 4 years the transition to the fire department has been seam tells is the same. team work and coming together. transitioning to the job med me comfortable that i made the right decision to come become and work for a fire department that is big in diversity and equality and becoming a fell. i got to be a member at a few different fire stations. each station has their own culture. i worked in places that are xroem and with a young crew and had the most seniority have 3 or 2 years in whatever it may be. learning stuff when people have been in the job for 20 plus years and learning from people

san francisco i talked with matt haney why having the expensive garbage cans and one bathroom if noe valleynd councilmember butler i don't know if he went to the community back in the day i worked in the community in 80s and 90s and went door to door before the cuts were and all my family supports in organization and support the community building the family resources and the health healing few they do all and will other organization i found out of all the great stuff they do. so, please continue this funding. you can look for the other funding somewhere but those nonprofits deserve for funding so, please. >> thank you anna thank you for your comments welcome to the next speaker. >> jennifer freedom and homeless i've been doing this along on and off to draw historical stuff and president peskin i wanted to talk about that and what happens during the great recession we lost $40 million between 07 and 12. the department of public health i wanted to point out one thing in those health and human services department you guys said exactly how many people will lose their jobs and services and exac