and we are all here as phil ginsburg said, reluctantly welcoming 4/20 unlike in the past. more so because, of course, we support our cannabis industry and we support people being able to come together safely and in we have to make changes if these events become harmful or unsafe in any way. we will do so. and many of us probably remember the unsanctioned event of halloween and the castro which unfortunately is no longer, is something that i used to love to attend. but it got to a point where it became increasingly safe and finally elevating to, sadly a shooting that led to this unsanctioned event no longer existing in san francisco and the way it did before. and we hope that doesn't happen with 4/20. and we're asking everyone who comes to attend this event to come with excitement and happiness and a desire to have joy during the event and here to talk a little bit about what will actually be happening on the ground who is coordinating all the activities is alex. >> thank you, mayor. i am one of the organizers and city partners with this event. thank you. so i want to be on

this is phil ginsburg and a mr. nate, so phil can -- >> nate ford. >> i know you said you don't do this, but i want to have done for myself, the girls and others, the things you've done is very much appreciated. i'm thomas wilson, i'm deaf and living in the tenderloin. i want to thank mr. nate ford who has helped me navigate the processes in enrolling my children for the summer programs. he sat we come e -- his patience with me as well as his willingness to go the extra mile to make sure my kids are fed each day. i'm single father who has fallen on hard times and my kids are my rock and all i have. nate takes the time to make sure that even now they have activities to do on the weekends. mr. nate has connected me with a part-time job at the recycling plant. i could never pay mr. nate back for all the assistance he's provided to me and my kids, i can only think that god has sent mr. nate to help me get back on my feet. for that i am forever grateful to him. in return, i would like to say i have taught him to communic

last year, we talked to the head of san francisco parks and rec phil ginsburg via zoom. happy to find you live at golden gate park this morning. thanks for being with us. good morning. it's a beautiful day here in golden gate park. it's a great start to the data. there were no 4 20 events for the past two years during the pandemic, so for those who are planning to come back today, or come for the first time what's the most important thing you want them to know? ah well, you must be 21, for starters, because under state law, this is the first year that cannabis sales are legal. we are strictly enforcing ideas. so if you are not 21 you will not get in. um secondly, um , take public transit if at all possible. parking is difficult around here and there will be a lot of people so um, you can expect that it will not be easy to park a car and parking control officers or will be out in force and third and most importantly, be safe. this is we recognize that this is a little and iconic event, and it's a it can be a fun and joyous event, but respect your neighbor, respect the nei

allowed to enter the area there at robin williams meadow earlier on the nine rec and parks manager phil ginsburg, who has been in that position since 2000 and nine reflected on how the times have changed in regard to marijuana. you asked me if i predicted that you know, five or 10 years down the road, there would be legal cannabis sales in golden gate park, and there would be food booths and music and comedians. and even yes. a vip area at 4 20. i would ask you what you were smoking. if you're planning to go this afternoon, city leaders are urging attendees to take public transit. a quick reminder here today, ktvu is taking a look at the state of cannabis and california and beyond. to join us for half hour special as we take a closer look at the issues and laws surrounding marijuana today at 4 30. san francisco's district attorney is announced charges against one former and to current city police officers. ktvu christien kafton explains. the arrest follows separate internal affairs investigations. san francisco's district attorney has filed felony firearms charges against former san francisco po