the puc says half of pg&e's y. customers base is expected to unplug over the next year and some of the commissioners are afraid that those who remain with those legacy power companies will be paying higher prices because of it. many have no choice. so there is a new rate system now on the table to try to even the field. in response, the mayors of the bay area's three biggest cities have sent out a joint statement saying the process has been rushed, opaque and with little concern for rate paying customers. they saw we strongly believe the vote should be delayed to allow for a public review process. the issue is too important to rush through haphazardly. california's clean energy future depends on this vital decision, which is in front of that state commission at 9:30age. live in san francisco, anne makovec, kpix 5. >>> 6:56. time for your "final 5." a day after hurricane michael tore through the florida panhandle, the storm is churning through the southeastern united states. some of the worst damage was seen in pana

a prlth letting project manager with the sfpuc working at the sfpuc is a fast-paced environment the puc is american people eye person so breath and depth allows us to work on allows me to move across my career path. >> fill the roadway. >> our unique projects is the heritage puc water treatment long-term improvement plant it's one of the largest projects i've managed and supervised to be successful as a project manager you have to be hard working and self-motivated and being adaptable is important because the construction it is very fabulous that get me up in the morning you're going to be project solving and seeing the project go to me that's fun, i like coming to >> when i open up the paper every day i'm just amazed at how many different environmental issues keep popping up. when i think about the planet i want to leave for my children and other generation, i think of what contribution i can make on a personal level to the environment. ♪ clean power sf is san francisco's key way of fighting climate change by renewable energy and offering it to san francisco customers. i'm from the san

lamb mentioned, the california puc issued two proposed decisions in the rule-making proceedings, one by the judge, one issued by the commissioner assigned to the case. that's referred to as an an alternate and on october 11th, the california puc voted unanimously to approve the alternate proposal. the cca community vigorous leo posed the alternate proposal on the ground it underestimates the market value of pg&e generation resources. that underestimatation results in more of pg&e costs being recovered through the exit fee that is charged to our customers. so how they set that market value is important in this calculation. it also unlawfully allows the above market costs of generation assets owned by pg&e to be recovered in this same exit fee. with this decision, we expect that the pcia will have increased by more than 200% since san francisco committed to begin the service in 2015. that's a pretty steep incline over a short period of time. california p.u.c. staff and pg&e will need to prepare information to implement this decision. at this time, we expect that the decision will be im

. >>> the san francisco puc stepping up efforts to make sure customers in my neighborhood their water is safe to drink. julie watts is live where the water is being tested. >> reporter: the city pilot program mixing groundwater with reservoir water recently some folks you noticed it tasted a little funny. the city said it is safe to drink but after testing some folks around here aren't so sure. >> it was not my intention to start a panic. >> reporter: but this woman was the first to notice something strange in the sunset. so she ordered this test. the results had a ripple effect across the sunset district. positive for pesticides according to the test at levels above the allowable limit. she said she center results to the city and posted her findings on next door prompting her neighbors to conduct at home tests of their own. >> five separate households have come back with positive test results. >> they all came back positive. >> reporter: this water engineer warns not to panic based on test strips alone. >> that is not to say there is not a problem. it is worth investigating. >> repor

the puc says half of pg&e's customer base is expected to unplug over the next year!ome of the commissioners are afraid those who remain with the legacy power companies will be paying higher prices because of it. so a departure fee now on the table really to even the field. but the mayor, of the three biggest city in the bay area are very much against this. they sent out a joint statement. we'll talk about that coming up in the next half-hour. right now live in san francisco, anne makevoc, kpix 5. >>> hang today, officials officials are expected to give an update on the transit center in san francisco. the two broken steel beams were found last month. engineers are still trying to figure out what caused the cracks while securing that area. this morning we do know that plans to re-open fremont street below the major bus terminal is now delayed. the opening has been pushed from tomorrow to next wednesday. >>> a new federal court ruling calls san francisco towing practices into question. a homeless man who delivered food received 30 parking tickets in 10 months before hi

a prlth letting project manager with the sfpuc working at the sfpuc is a fast-paced environment the pucth and depth allows us to work on allows me to move across my career path. >> fill the roadway. >> our unique projects is the heritage puc water treatment long-term improvement plant it's one of the largest projects i've managed and supervised to be successful as a project manager you have to be hard working and self-motivated and being adaptable is important because the construction it is very fabulous that get me up in the morning you're going to be project solving and seeing the project go to me that's fun, i like coming to . >> my name is dave, and i play defense. >> my name is mustafa, and i am a midfielder, but right now, i am trying to play as a goalkeeper, because they need a goalkeeper. >> soccer u.s.a. is a nonprofessional organization. we use sports, soccer in particular to engage communities that can benefit from quality programs in order to lift people up, helping to regain a sense of control in one's life. >> the san francisco recreation and park department and street soc

. >>> the california puc is investigating what hanppened. on wednesday night, a grass fire sparked a fire. and there were concerns that the pipeline could explode. the people returned home yesterday afternoon. >>> a sense of closure today for the family of a mother and baby killed by a draupunk driver thr years ago. the livermore man received a sentence of 30 years to life in prison. brian jones crashed his car into this apartment complex after drinking at a wine festival. a mother and her 14 month old daughter were killed. jones apologized to the family in court today. it's a tragedy for the victims but also for jones and hayis family. >> brian jones has accepted responsibility nor situation since the very beginning. he's been extremely shameful about his conduct and this is going to weigh heavily on his soul the rest of his life. >> he does not believe he got a fair trial because jurors allegedly considered outside information. >>> a man who fired at police is still on the loose. near garfield park, an officer observed suspicious activity.

. >> it is great we have citizens out there testing and holding puc accountable. >> he wants to wait before he makes any changes. >> the worry and the panic is also a problem. until we have a little more information, i think the safest thing for me is to continue my life the way it is. >> reporter: joe vazquez, kpix 5. >>> a flare-up from a fire that has already scorched thousands of acres in solano county. chopper 5 flew overhead this afternoon where flames from the branscombe fire ripped through a structure off grizzly island road. the building is near the only bridge that leads onto the island. fire trucks parked on that bridge to attack the flames. you can see there's hardly anything left of the structure. the branscombe fire charred more than 4,500 acres since it broke out late yesterday morning. now to give you some perspective, this shot from chopper 5 shows you the blackened hillsides. the smoke below it is today's flare up across the water. the fire is now 80% contained. >>> pretty nasty crash tonight in san francisco's haze valley. this white car ended up slamming into a fi

. >> it spread like wildfire and officials with puc says it's poor communication. right now they are testing the water in this neighborhood as a precaution. >> this water treatment facility in san francisco sunset district has been the talk of the neighborhood. >> heard conflicting things. someone had seen there was pesticides in the water but saw that the water department had responded and done their testing and it looks okay. >> the news spread throughout the neighborhood after a resident received a positive reading for pesticides on monday and posted the findings to the app next door. >> we have great concern, it ended up raising a lot of concern from neighbors in the sunset. there was a potential for our water to be continue dam nated -- contaminated. you can see the blue markings indicate pesticides. as a precaution officials with the utilities commission has been testing the water and the findings are different. >> from all the tests nothing has changed in the water supply. all the tests are coming out a koch and we have -- a okay. >> test kids -- test kits d

the puc says that half of pg&e's customer base is expected to "unplug" over the next year. >>> we'lln your favorite platforms, including our website, kpix.com >>> a new crash heading into san francisco along northbound 280 right near san jose. so heading out of daly city we are seeing that backup stretch towards john daly. expect a 15-minute ride just to go from john daly boulevard connecting to 101. so give yourself some extra time. heading over to the bay bridge, we have delays in the red, 26 minutes if you are heading westbound into san francisco. southbound 880 slow from san leandro down into fremont. we are tracking a problem with a couple of buses blocking one lane southbound 880 right near dixon landing road but they are letting the passengers get off and get onto a new bus that works. 57-minute ride from 238 to 237. let's check in with mary now on the forecast. >>> happy thursday to you. tracking areas of low clouds as we go through the day. we are going to see that sunshine and cool conditions. but a beautiful live look of our fabulous golden gate bridge there under cloudy s

there's an urgent to the puc. the health of our region is at stake. it's time to turn a new page. it's time to reconsider our relations with turlock and modesto. i want to be clear that this is a resolution in support of state water boards adoption of 40% unimpaired flows and to go to table and reach a settlement which will implement these changes in a more expeditious fan. with that, i want to reiterate p.u.c for coming to the table. now let's settle this matter. >> let's call the roll please. [roll call] >> thank you madam clerk. next item. >> clerk: roll call for introductions. madam president, you're the first up on roll call. >> supervisor cohen: thank you very much submit. [roll call] >> i'm asking that the board today end our meeting in memory of lisa m. jenkins 40-year san francisco resident. lisa jenkins was an inventor and entrepreneur and worked with public institutions. realizing the promise of extension of wealth in community. her experience included serving as strategic planning manager and engineering groups responsible for the governance of enterprise innovation an

they are condemning the proposal this thursday at the puc. the mayors say the proposal needs a true public rye vievie should be delayed. >>> after 70 years of serving sweets, a bake i have note. la victoria is closing tonight. it was founded in 1951 and then moved across the street to 24th and alabama in the '60s. why should it down ? a family battle is rumored to be the reason. >> it's been a welco p so many mission. >> it is a staple in the mission. the bakery closes for good tonight at 8:00 p.m. >>> first apple. now google's turn. it rolls out home hub with a small display screen and connected speaker. google's home hub does not include a camera. >> we felt like we could deliver an amazing product without came all these roo. pixel too, they start out at $799. $200 cheaper than apple's 10 x phone. >>> kanye west is having lunch with president trump on thursday. the president's aide and son-in-law, jared kushner will join them. the president and kanye have a lot to talk about. manufacturing, prison reform and preventing gang violence. kanye

yet, you have have a contractor at the puc that spends $1 million to put the contract together to win. these are big projects. i believe we should door knock or figure out how to reach to the rest of the world. i don't want to use the example of las vegas or disneyland. how the best restaurants in las vegas? every owner of the hotels went out and found those people. the owners and operators of the hotels that went and bargained with that best chef to woo them to their operations. if we want to best, i believe we have to start to think out you have the box and go down that road. >> thank you, mr. mccrass for your passion. >> one more question for you. do you think a marketing strategy is this successful in advertising. i hear this from time to time. do the people think it is easy to do business with the port. i am redirecting it in another way. how do you think the public sees the port? how we do business? i hear from a lot of people that they find it hard to do business with the port. you coming in, mike, you are like an analytical thinker. how do you see it? >> it is not easy to do b

if safety reforms are not implemented, the puc will fine the district the other half. >>> abc 7 news reporter amy hollyfield tweets that fremont street will reopen no later than next wednesday. that's coming from the senior construction manager at the transbay joint powers authority. the transit center itself will remain closed with no definite reopening date. >>> another ugly day on wall street. not as bad as yesterday. as abc world news tonight tweets the dow slipped more than 500 points today. it tumbled more than 800 points yesterday, worst drop in eight months. >>> turning to hurricane michael. officially the third most powerful storm to hit the u.s. now down to a tropical storm, still dumping a lot of rain in the carolinas. here is a look at the devastation left behind. more from abc news reporter elizabeth hur in panama city beach. >> reporter: this is the view from above of mexico beach, florida, home after home destroyed. this is where michael made landfall as a monster storm just shy of a category 5 hurricane. >> mention co-beach took the brunt. that's probably ground zero.

. >> the san francisco puc is stepping up its efforts to assure customers and one san francisco neighborhood that their water is safe to drink. >> we have details of the new testing program. >> it is not necessarily a new testing program as much as it is new testing requirements. folks in several san francisco neighborhoods have been complaining of a weird smell. there is a pilot program where the city has been mixing groundwater in with local reservoirs. a couple of weeks ago some folks noticed a sample of water from a couple of weeks ago. they noticed a change in -- a change in taste and what some call a chemical smell. the city says the water is safe to drink. after some folks did some at home testing many in the sense that are not so sure. >> it was not my >> tsafransco woman who ked t to thing range in sense >> theter was tastind.>> e orde test. the results d a ripple effect across -- across the sunset district. positive for pesticides according to the test at levels above the epa's allowable limits. she said she immediately said her results to the city and posted her findings on next d

review the property based on our model data and new data the applicant was able to provide and at the puc's discussion after looking at the site, a site visit would be performed at this time. we would then make a determination about the outcome for the property, then we would get back to the person about the determination and update the map. because the update will take a little bit longer, we would give them documentation about the determination and update the map on the recurring basis. so based on the fact we have the substance of the map completed, the 100 year map, but the re-- plus the review process required for the public to potentially ask to get property removed. our next step is to ask for formal adoption of the flood risk map. following that we would move forward with the legislation we also discussed last time which would require sellers and lessors of property to disclose to buyers and tenants the property is in the flood risk zone so they could make in formed decision about protecting their property and assets. that is what we have today for you. happy to take any questions.

started in 2012 and has been delayed through a number of screw ups from disagreements with pg&e and puc on connection fees and wrong parts ordered and having to be sent back. i don't know all the causes. it's horrendous. it's cost blood, sweat, tears and actually blood. in my building we've lost a tenant being hit by a truck that's backing up because it was too dark to see. there's been actually lives lost due to this darkness that is actually preventable. for the exact parts to a arrive i agree with the prior comments. let's get some temporary lighting in. something. anything to brighten the neighborhood. these are dark streets. our police have captains and the tenderloin have stated there's a direction connection between lighting and public safety. the brighter streets are the safer they are. lives are saved. we have a lot of vulnerable people in the tenderloin, seniors, disabled. very poor people. people who are vulnerable due to these dark, dark streets. if you tour the tenderloin at night, you will see what we mean. you will see the darkness i'm talking about. it hurts commercial b

yet the puck test puc test results shows half of san francisco's drinking water has lead. >> very small amounts of lead are linked to a drop in iq for children and behavioral issues including anxiety and depression. >> reporter: a public health advocate is concerned for the children and for th francisco unified school district has responded to last lead testing results which showed 16 schools with lead levels above 5 parts per billion and four schools with elevated levels above 15 parts per billion, the epa level. >> a broader policy to ensure we protect children's health in san francisco. >> reporter: calpirg just created this map to show where the schools in question are located and just how many of them there are. the dark purple and pink mark the schools with high lead levels. new school in potrero school was found to have 12.4 parts per billion just under the epa threshold while downtown high in the same neighborhood has one of the highest levels at 49 parts per billion. the san francisco unified school district says they are months away from developing a solution. >> in a city wit

ahead you have to care about the job and go above and beyond to find out as much as you can the three puco no glass ceiling the opportunities are end >> this is a regular meeting of the small business commission held on monday, october 22, 2018. the meeting is being called to order at 2:01 p.m. the small business commission thanks media services and sfgov tv for televising the meeting. members of the public, please take this opportunity to silence your phones and other electronic devices. public comment during the meeting is limited to three minutes perspeaker unless eyes established by the presiding officer of the

we go to the legislature and have two more appointees on the puc, one specifically with a background and expertise in renewables. >> thank you. so, for our next question, that goes to terry first. greg, you get to ask about. >> i have another multipart one. i will try to talk slow. in recent years, the legislature has considered multiple bills on the topic of abortion, some making it more difficult to obtain, others that would expand access. to help us understand how you would approach these issues, here are two bills that have been presented in the recent past. support a would you maine law that imposes new regulatory standards on clinics that provide abortions, forcing some of them to shut down. and the second, would you sign a --l that allows physicians physician assistants in medically underserved areas to perform abortions without a doctor present? not?r, both, why or why >> terry, that question goes to you first. >> i think i got it. the first part of the question was about what i support new clinic standards? i haven't read the ones you are speaking of in terms of the tocific

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