street and in the lower polk street. area. if we also include the middle polk street corridor, that number goes to 121 alcohol permits and actually just to give you a little bit of context, that corridor goes up to filbert street. and so, this saturation of alcohol establishments, is what we are trying to address, in particular, again, the impacts and the adverse impacts on the quality of life for our neighborhoods, particularly around noise and public safety. that is why we work with the neighborhood association and with residents and in the lower polk street area to create a appropriate zoning control as well as to create more opportunities for neighboring serving businesses, to come and diversify the corridor. so, modeled off of other ruds and suds that exist in other districts, like market street districts, this lower polk street will do a couple of things, we would prohibt new bars, liquor stores and tobacco shops from coming into this region, from oferell, to california streets. new restaurants, that are seeking ty

president james polk said he would treat silence as acquiescence and support for the war. and lincoln could not be silent anymore. so his first major address as a member of congress, it is noticed to be a spot resolution speech. after his speech, people thought that that was for abraham lincoln. in fact, it was part of the people who served and people are already talking about abraham lincoln running for reelection. after the spot resolution speech, no one is talking about abraham lincoln being in congress anymore. pretty clear that he is not going to run. but why the spot resolution speech? every part of his resolution, if you talk about the mexican-american war, president polk said that american blood has been shed upon american soil. so you seeking picture this country lawyer, now he has a courtroom that is the marbled house of representatives. which is a statuary hall for those of you who have ever been to the capital. this is the house of representatives, and a meeting place for the house and members of congress. and you can see this. lincoln gave his speech and talke

lower polk is booming. >> the bar s are bringing more people n.o the area is getting more popular. but not everybody is happy. >> it's turned into a scene of drunken revelry. >> reporter: many of the bars spill into the streets. >> i think it's a positive change. >> reporter: some neighbors say it's getting too loud. >> they take up too many storefronts. >> reporter: a small group of residents held a meeting to discuss what some see as a problem. the supervisor says there are 45 bars with liquor licenses in a 6-block area. he says that's enough. so he has proposed legislation that would cap the number of bars. >> i'm not talking about decreasing the number. but we are talking about not increasing the number of establishments selling booze. >> i would like to see it back the way it was in the 70, '80s. >> the '70s and '80s were quiet? you're kidding. >> reporter: bruce bellingham says wait a minute! lower polk used to be very rightfully! at one point, the center of the gay community. it was the castro before the castro >> almost like mardi gras eve

>> it did for polk. >> polk is the one that died from pneumonia right after. >> that was harrison. >> polk stole the west coast from the mexicans. >> i don't like to use the word steal. >> i don't like to use the word polk. >> which rubio? you weren't specific which rubio would be responding. >> stephon. >> i was not sure if it was paulina rubio who is an amazing performer. terrific body. have you seen her? she used to dance in a cage. >> her abs have abs. >> she brings the hula back to the hoop. i don't know what i am saying. that's a giant hand compared to his shoulder. take another look at that. >> wow. >> that's not his hand. >> coming up, what is the best way to get human blood stains out of your car mats? he seemed in a panic. i am worried about him. first, a recap of the grammies? yes, a recap of the grammies. screw you, guy who didn't want a recap of the grammies. >>> can love between whales involve two males? well, wildlife experts have been accused of ignoring gay animals in his bbc documentary. this critic sex homosexuality is in pretty much every species, a fact that atten

thank you, sarah stillman, a congratulations on your george polk award.

women like audrey polk. >> you, your whole life you grew up in detroit, right?>> who she was and who she's become are forever framed by the events of february 17, 1997. >> that was the night when someone came into our house and, um, i was violated. >> were you asleep? >> yes. >> and someone you didn't know. >> i didn't know. right. what woke me up was his weight on top of me. >> where were your kids? >> lying right next to me. >> in the same bed? >> yes. yes. >> after her assault polk immediately went to a hospital and was examined to collect evidence for a rape kit. it took hours. >> that takes a lot of courage. >> yeah. but i had to do it. >> why? >> i had no choice. that was the only way i could ever have a way of, you know, getting this person off the street. >> so you do all that. do you call them the next day and say, okay, have you found him yet? >> actually, i called several times, and i never really got a solid answer. >> what would they say? >> just, well, we're investigating or just something to just tell me to, you know, hold me over for a little mor

like right now, and i have gone down to lower polk and it is going through a renaissance right now, which is good. and you are seeing more and more people out on the streets going to bars, restaurants and clubs. i don't mind a ban on new liquor stores because i think that the problem with that area. but, i don't like to see a ban on like bars and restaurants. it is a bonefied restaurant they can get in with a cu, i understand that. >> it is coming back to life after years of not having any life and so when you bring the people into the neighborhood you are bringing in vitality and i know that it is changing. so one of the things that i do like is having the... i would like to see in this legislation is spacage, whether it is 100 feet between venues or 200 rather than out and out bans. >> i am surprised that david chiu. >> correct. >> because david kind of seems to be stay there in the middle and he does not get too far on the extremities. i am surprised i thought that he would be shy to use the word ban just in the man's demeanor and so i am surprised. >> my cut reaction initially is it s

so, this is a little different. >> commissioner moore. >> polk and stockton street [speaker not understood] while this was is legislation. and i think this sits in a district of very mature, more recent planning, and i feel comfortable that the suggested ongoing, more comprehensive catching up on the rest of the district will take care of any openness and interpretation. so, i am actually supportive of it despite sharing the concerns about making exceptions when we run sometimes in difficult situationses where we he need to deal with that conflict. >> commissioners, there is a motion and a second recommending approval to the board of supervisors to change the entire ncd to nct, the minor technical changes, the one year sunset clause and consider the entire district in the future. commissioner antonini? >> aye. >> commissioner borden? >> aye. >> commissioner hillis? >> aye. >> commissioner moore? >> aye. >> commissioner sugaya? >> aye. >> commissioner wu? >> no. >> and commissionv president fong? >> aye. >> so moved, commissioners. that motion passes 6 to 1. commissioner wu dissenting. (app

there is one on nearly every corner on this section of polk street. the board of supervisors been introduced legislation that will put a cap on california street. some neighbors complained about the crowds and agree with the proposed law. >> the last couple of years it has gotten really bad with trompe people drunk- people getting in fights, and throwing up. you see the party bosses, and the traffic just gets crazy. it is really wild out here. >> the restaurants are operating like nightclubs. and retail stores have turned into bars. there was never enough not-and of this amount before completely irresponsible management and board needs to be done. hohokam byblos this section of town is actually coming back. now it is becoming revitalized. mainly in part because of the bars and restaurants. we do not recognize that this is a problem. our board of directors will oppose this and we will also oppose this if they do. >> this will only take effect if it is approved by the board of supervisors. felicia reid, kron 4. winter weather has returned to the tahoe a

women like audrey polk. >> you, your whole life you grew up in detroit, right?eah. >> who she was and who she's become are forever framed by the events of february 17, 1997. >> that was the night when someone came into our house and, um, i was violated. >> were you asleep? >> yes. >> and someone you didn't know. >> i didn't know. right. what woke me up was his weight on top of me. >> where were your kids? >> lying right next to me. >> in the same bed? >> yes. yes. >> after her assault polk immediately went to a hospital and was examined to collect evidence for a rape kit. it took hours. >> that takes a lot of courage. >> yeah. but i had to do it. >> why? >> i had no choice. that was the only way i could ever have a way of, you know, getting this person off the street. >> so you do all that. do you call them the next day and say, okay, have you found him yet? >> actually, i called several times, and i never really got a solid answer. >> what would they say? >> just, well, we're investigating or just something to just tell me to, you know, hold me over for a littl

the polk street catalon b. goodlett is accessible via ramp and wheelchair lift. the other three entrances are accessible via ramp. assistive listening devices are available and the meeting will be closed captioned and sign language interpreted. other materials in alternate format upon are request. with persons please refrain from wearing scented products. this includes perfume, scented lotions, hairspray. thank you for helping us to provide meetings that are fully accessible to all people with disabilities. members of the public who wish to listen and/or participate in this meeting, but are unable physically to attend please call into the council's bridge line at area code 415-554-9632. thank you:thank you. denise. we'll have our roll call now. >> >> council member james? >> present. >> >> council member burgett? >> present? >> council member kostanian? >> present. >> council member senhaux? >> present. >> council member supanich? >> present. >> council member wilson? >> present. >> council member wong? >> present. >> and roland wong is on excused absence. >> tha

some polks polks -- folks told us it took them about an hour to camp to the campground where they had to park. if you take a look out here live, it is quite a view. the folks who finally made it out here told us it was worth it. cara liu. >>> and doris sent us this picture of hail today. >>> ken pritchett join us live. he is live from blue canyon with a look at how big the mess is tonight, ken -- >> reporter: we've actually had a break from the snow here at blue canyon for about an hour. right before this hit there's a hole here where you can see. this is about 6-inches of snow that's come down this morning and this afternoon. behind me here, this is westbound interstate 880. traffic is actually moving right now. that was not the case early this afternoon. it was a mess out here. in fact, we found some people who simply gave up and went back home. it was once drive's made their way past chain controls where the problems really began. we saw a truck spinning out unable to get traction even on a gentle slope. it was a slow drive. chain controls were up at soda springs. we've already hit

street. 2c is located half outside on polk street and half inside in the building lobby. polishing, the water flows to the disinfection room of the basement of the building. there the water goes through two disinfection processes. first ultraviolet light, and second a dosing of chlorine. the treated water is stored in a 5,000 gallon reclaimed water tank where it is pumped throughout the building for toilet flushing purposes. the treatment cycle is complete and the water is reused again and again. this new building features a rainwater harvesting system. rainwater is captured from the building's roof and the children's play area along the side of the building and sent down to our disinfection room where there is a 25,000 gallon sis tern. the rainwater receives minor treatment and is used to irrigate the building's trees and landscaping. >> when we're resues using water we have on-site, we're not purchasing new water and we're also not putting sewage down into the sewer system which is costs money. this is a demonstration project of 5,000 gallons a day. it is the beginning

super bowl 47. >> you can see it on the fans' faces the paltz street polk... st but a great game, considering how they came back. the brothers are now shaking hands and imagines that they are there. certainly struggling with how to root for one brother and not the other. what a game, what he sees in this has been. the 49ers it is been remarkable they have nothing to be ashamed of. >> you can see the drastic difference in the motions. the organizations, they have everything they have for one year. just a couple of plays at the end of the game how unbelievable it is. truly, when you consider the 49ers change quarterbacks during the season. >> alex smith leading to a great run. and colin kaepernick taking over this was only his 10th start as a professional player. >> he is becoming a fourth quarterback to come back to start a super bowl. that makes history. colin kaepernick has had a remarkable run on this season. alex smith has had handled it change with such class and dignity. he is going to move on to greater pastors. in a quarterback position he certainly des

. >> yes, so as i mentioned, the article was not to diminish the night life on the polk street corridor. we feel like the vibrantcy is important to the residents and obviously to the existing businesses that are already there and we want to make sure that we are protected and like i said we are very open to working with the planning department and exploring what an appropriate density control alternative would be. and looking at whether that is 100, or 200 square feet and what that would mean for the neighborhood. >> okay. any other commissioner comments before we open it up to public comment? okay, let's have public comment on item number 6. is there anybody who would like to make public comment? on this item? >> seeing none, public comment is closed. commissioners? >> i also think that the proximity limit is going to be just as useful as the total ban. i sympathize in terms of, we need to, you know, think about daytime use, and that balance, and if there is an overwhelming amount of night-time businesses only. we do need to have a balance that helps keep it lively during the daytime a

polk steps down on the 28th of february.first time i called a step down in 600 years. one churchgoer i spoke with here at st. mary's is he's ok with that. i remember when pope john paul died he was 85 years old. the current pope is 85 as well and if you reach a certain age and you cannot function. you should step down and give way to younger people. no american has ever been picked as polk. why no mechanism to this code?. it is unlikely to happen here because it would give too much power the united states. that history is shown us he believes the cardinals will look some roast. that broke saturday. the red cross is helping 22 people find shelter after a deadly fire on treasure island. this apartment caught fire around 12:30 saturday morning. five people escaped one of the units, but not this little girl. seen here in a blue tank top, 10-year-old corn-lina godfrey died in the fire. neighbors whose apartments burned say their loss is not comparable to the girl's family. >> "the story really speaks for itself.it's horrible." it

supervisor david chiu is calling for a ban on new bars along a six-block stretch of polk street. there was a community meeting about it just last night. >> i'm not talking about increasing the number of liquor licenses but we are talking about not increasing the number of establishments selling booze. >> there are 45 alcohol licenses along a six block stretch of polk street. his proposed ban is expected to go to the planning commission next month and then on to the full board of supervisors in the next couple of months. >>> a north bay football coach fired for a sexual hazing incident is suing for wrongful termination. saint patrick saint vincent in vallejo fired the head coach and four other coaches last month. the school also expelled five varsity players after a hazing incident in the locker room was reported to the coaches. cerbone was the only coach not reinstated. >>> in other bay area news the man accused of killing a 13- year-old girl in fairfield is due back in court this morning. 32-year-old anthony lamar jones is scheduled to be arraigned for the murder of genelle conw