is increasingly crucial that we ensure our public transit remains in a state of good repair so that it continue to provide safe, efficient, and reliable transportation for millions of american families. today'svfçmcÃannouncement by secretary lahood and deputy transit administrator mcmillan of nearly $25 million for bart and the municipal transit agency will mean cleaner, faster muni buses and real time bus and train information at key bart stations. in@z@z demand, with less than one in five applications or did, san francisco succeeded because it was prepared to pioneer with innovative ideas, and japan real spirit, and a commitment to serve each and every citizen. thank you for being here today. [applause] >> thank you. i love the sound of cleaner, faster muni buses. as recently as a couple of months ago, it was not clear that the reauthorization of the transportation bill was going to happen. part in the last couple of months of bringing at home and getting that bill done. we are grateful for her leadership. the balance of san francisco not represented by the leader is represented by c

public transit is plentiful. we have conquered the steps, we have watched the dogs, and we have enjoyed a beautiful view. this is a place to take someone special on a romantic stroll and enjoyed a beautiful look out. welcome to corona heights located in the heart of this district. it offers a view of the downtown skyline, the bay bridge, and the east bay. it is one of the best kept secrets in the city. it is hardly ever crowded. on any given day, you will run into a few locals. , bought a 37 bus to get there without any parking worries. for legged friends can run freely. there is also a patch of grass for the small box. >> it is a great place. it is a wonderful place to have these kinds of parks. that dog owners appreciate it. >> take time to notice of the wildfires that are on the grassland and keep your head out on the lookout for hawks and other bird life. be sure to take your camera and be prepared to take a view of the city will not forget. it has a beautiful red rock formations. you could watch the sunrise

also, our leadership in congress who are steadfast defenders of public transit and of moving folks.ll of my colleagues in transportation, doing what we can to make the system work for all of you. so thanks again, all of you. [applause] >> thank you, tom. representing our transit agency to the south, the board member and the redwood city council member, jeff. [applause] >> good morning. on behalf of our board, our organization, and the san mateo county community, i want to thank our federal prison does for their commitment to san mateo county and transportation infrastructure. and to the economic environmental health. the state of good repair grant funding will allow sam trans to update our fleet of buses the latest diesel electric buses that you see. it truly is a win-win-win. for all of us. ridership it's a better ride. the community enjoys the new fleet of buses. and our organization in taxpayers wind up paying less for fuel and maintenance costs. it is a great win win-win the opportunity for all of us. just as importantly, with this grant, we get to free more bay area jobs. these

for public transit, take the train. peaceful atmosphere where you could enjoy the warm san francisco de. watch many lighting. it is a tranquil spot to stroll and enjoy the company, rent a boat, and sail away. many couples come to take a boat ride around the lake. passing the chinese pavilions and of the waterfalls. making for a very memorable and a magical experience. located on nineteenth avenue, the wondrous growth is the place to wear your hiking boots, bring the family, don't forget the dog. there are so many strolls to offer you and your loved ones. it is a truly hidden gem in the city. the park is rich with eucalyptus trees. that allows you to meander around the trees and there are perfect for the wooded environment. >> i enjoy the history behind the space. the diversity of major out here in the city and the concrete streets and cars, we have this oasis of the natural environment that reminds us. >> there is plenty of parking. plentiful transit on the 23, 28, or 91 buskin the there easily. and the park is 88 acces

if you are going you are advised to use public transit.our board >>janu: is one to be beautiful day, authorities. for those of you heading to outside plans if we are spending at a patchy fog will clear. parisienne mild temperatures serious a cooling trend taking into margaret gets back to the low 90s. mid-70s the debate and low 60s for the coast. >> president obama is the president of the united states but the good news is on november 60 will not be >>vicki: in your full virginia romney announce his pick for vice president but it did not go off without a hitch. >> join me in welcoming the next president of the united states. every now and then i am known to make a mistake, i did not make a mistake with this guy, but i can tell you he will be the next vice president of the united states. >>vicki: of mcdonald was once considered a possible running mate was on hand to introduce romney and also in attendance that family of lion who listened intently to his words. >> america is on the wrong track of mitt romney and i will take the right steps i

. >> the best option is public transit. we'll have extra buses and extra training available for passengers. people can purchase their fare before hand to ease some of the delay. >> reporter: outside promoters are encouraging people to take public transit to the park. they estimate 20% of the audience will use public transit or bicycles. >> more on the outside land lineups and other events in the bay area this weekend on ktvu.com. >>> the cost for taxpayers $1 million. there is a fishing expedition and golf tournament organized for judges on sunday. the attendees are not required to attend the meetings during the trip. some urged organizers to cancel or scale back the trip. >> i don't think very many federal managers care how bad this looks at a time in the country when so many people are under pressure economically. >> in a statement today, the court said it is too late to cancel without penalties. >>> a wisconsin teen has held onto his title as the fastest texter in america. he won for the second year in a row. 11 people t

ha for public transit, who take the train. it is accessible. it has a peaceful atmosphere where you can enjoy the warm san francisco bay turtles. watch the ducks, swans, and seagulls gliding and lasting. it is a tranquil spot to stroll, and joy to the company, rent a boat, and sail away. many couples take a boat ride around the lake, passing the chinese pavilion and the waterfall. a quiet getaway for the busy city life making for a memorable and a magical experience. located on nineteenth avenue, the wondrous grove is the place to wear your hiking boots, when the family, don't forget the dogs, because they have so many strolls to offer you and your loved ones. it is a truly hidden gem in the city. the park is rich with people and industries. have is that allow you to meander around the tree are perfect for dollar walking in an urban environment. >> i enjoy the history behind the space. the diversity of nature that exists out here in such an urban city, with concrete streets and cars, who have this oasis of a natural environment reminds us what

. >> the best option is public transit.extra training available for passengers. people can purchase their fare before hand to ease some of the delay. >> reporter: outside promoters are encouraging people to take public transit to the park. they estimate 20% of the audience will use public transit or bicycles. >> more on the outside land lineups and other events in the bay area this weekend on ktvu.com. >>> the cost for taxpayers $1 million. there is a fishing expedition and golf tournament organized for judges on sunday. the attendees are not required to attend the meetings during the trip. some urged organizers to cancel or scale back the trip. >> i don't think very many federal managers care how bad this looks at a time in the country when so many people are under pressure economically. >> in a statement today, the court said it is too late to cancel without penalties. >>> a wisconsin teen has held onto his title as the fastest texter in america. he won for the second year in a row. 11 people took part in the contest, whi

. >> public transit and we'll have extra buss and extra trains available.rchase their fare beforehand so they can ease some of the delay. >> outside are encouraging people to take public transit to the park. they estimate 20 percent thof audience will use public shuttles to come to the concert. ktvu channel 2 news. >>> today ended a three-game series of -- the two run home run by chris carter in the sixth inning but the a's up nine to five. the angels managed to come back but came up on the short end of a nine to eight final. the a's are still five and a half games behind division leader texas. >>> school is just around the corner. find out what utility offered to help improve the power of learning. >>> and the weather is starting to heat up out there. meteorologist will let us know where we're expecting to hit triple dimths tomorrow [ male announcer ] the magic of nature appears every day, within each strand of an oat's rhythmical sway. when an apple's vibrant red temptation, and honey's sweet touch of golden sensation, join together with a pecan crunch yo

friday the bridge up to seismicthe metropolitan or use public transit thisusual traffic delays experience longer travel times this labor day weekend closed from 10 p.m. friday to 5 a.m. tuesday to bring the bridge up to seismic code, dumbarton bridge seismic safety project...the metropolitan urging motorists to carpool or use public transit this highway 880 and u.s. highway 101 corridors of the bridge, >> if you have dental problems but you do not have insurance this is offered for free. this is in san lorenzo with the details. what is going on? >> this begins at 7:00 a.m. at this dental care. volunteers will be our riding. they will take care of the first 100 people. there are already three people are arriving. this gentleman showed up. and for people that do not have health insurance. how long have you waited? >> i would say my last cleaning was well over one year ago. >> i need a cleaning. >> i also think i have a wisdom tooth coming and. >> that was $7,000. >> you want to get that extracted? >> yes. it is a simple extraction. that would be great. >> you were the first in line and clea

a public transit to the park is plentiful. six, 24, 37, or 71 bus. >> we have shared the pathways and we have enjoyed the beautiful view that the park has to offer. this is the place to take someone special on a romantic stroll and enjoy of beautiful look out. >> welcome to corona heights. it offers a spectacular view of the downtown skyline, the iconic bridge, and towards the east bay. >> is one of the city's best kept secrets. it is hardly ever crowded. he will probably just run into a few locals. hot on the bus to get there without any parking worries. there is a fenced in dog park to run freely with other jobs -- dogs. >> it is a great place and is wonderful for the city to provide these kinds of parks. the dog owners really appreciate it. >> take time for their wonderful flowers that carpet the grassland and keep a lookout for birdlife. be sure to take your camera and be prepared horovitz a city that you won't forget. it is a prominent with a beautiful formations bahut perfect to relax with someone special while you watch

outside lance organizers different people to take public transit. parking enforcement officials were busy saturday it writing tickets. >> two years ago at the park 20 blocks away. normally a park with the block. >>will: one more day of live music started ended on sunday. another 65,000 expected year. >>brian: golden gate park and outside plants, it was a cool day. inland, a completely different story. we had a spread in temperatures from the coast to the inland spots. tomorrow looks like a similar deal with more hot temperatures expected inland. here is a live in view of staff francisco, the golden gate bridge. for tomorrow, look for clouds of a more in the sunshine as we head into the accident with temperatures of the low 60s. temperatures in the triple digits for tomorrow. i will let you know how long it is going to last. >>vicki: coming out will take a look at white suppress it in the military. the oakland a's and the giants were in action fighting for playoff spots today. >>vicki: school supplies can be a burden for families on a budget. in san

. >> and the fire not only sent thousands of people running for cover but snarled public transit. and hire is now the night unfolded. this started at 4:15. workers were responding to a leak in the number four crude unit. and there is 6 thifrt the level has risen. employees initiate emergency procedures calling in their own fire department and ask for assistance from other departments. within minutes the liquid ignites sending flames and smoke into the air. and minutes later the sheriff notified communities adjacent to the refine rism they advised people to make recautions and this is to call of rich moond mond and san pablo. residents have been advised to turn off heaters and zpanz cover crack was tape. oak reasoned police issue a community advisory just after 8:00 and urged residents to close windows and doors and turn off air conditioners. and bart stopped all service between z.they opened towards the plaza stations. richmond station remine mains closed. the california patrol sends out a tweet, urging drivers to keep their windows whup passing the area, they also advise there wi

public transit is also a good option. live in newark i'm tara moriarty. >>> time now is 5:06. check back in for a look at traffic on this friday morning in case you didn't know. >> i know. i know the we like it around here. >> looking good from valet yes to berkeley. it is early, but can't take it for granted it will always look good. no major reports of crashes there. let's move along and take a look at the traffic here at the bay bridge toll plaza. that traffic is moving along nicely all the way into san francisco. looking at the commute in contra costa county, about i don't care, pittsburgh, traffic there looks nice. if you are driving on 80 westbound between valet owe and pinole, a nice drive with minor things here and there. a very nice drive on the san ma day yes and the dun barten bridge. >> good morning to you. we are knocking on the weekend's door. for some of us it is a three- day weekend. who's going for four? good for you. we have a good breeze blowing this morning. fairfield reporting 26 miles per hour, concord reporting 25 at the airport. around the bay, the wind