yeah, it's all part of something called reimagine sam trans. and for years we've done this public outreach where we ask people what would what would we have to change to make sam trans appealing to you to make public transit your first choice? and they told us a lot of things, and we took as much of that as we could, implemented it. and as you mentioned, new routes, greater frequency, longer periods of time that a route operates and all of that. it's four different phases. the last phase went into effect last month, and it's now complete. and we have the new sam trans and we want to say, hey, if you haven't tried us in a while, you can try us today for free. that's great. hey, for free quickly before we wrap up, i know today is rider appreciation day, but you guys are also doing something nice for caltrain riders this weekend. yeah, so caltrain is our sister agency and we are going totally electric. that schedule starts on saturday and sunday. so we have parties up and down the peninsula. and to get you on that service, we're also offering free

but as far as free fares, that is the offer from sam trans. here.ll us more about that is randall white. the public information officer from sam trans. this is a very nice thing to give to your riders. tell us, why are you giving a little something special today? hey, ginger. so we just really want to face to face, say thank you to our customers who have helped us become one of the most resilient transit agencies in the nation. so you've heard a lot about how transit agencies are struggling to get back post-pandemic. sam trans now has ridership that is almost at like almost at like 98.1% of our pre-pandemic levels. so, i mean, we're there and we couldn't be there without our riders. and so we thought, you know what? it'd be really great during transit month to give a thank you to our riders and to let them know a little bit about our achievements in the last couple of years or so. and there's and there's a big award there that you guys were just recognized for. yeah, the american public transportation association, aptos we say in the industry, award

it's for sam trans to reduce service to thousands of riders. the sick out is part of a prolonged labor dispute between operators and sam trans. last month, the union, representing 400 operators, rejected the san mateo county transit district's latest proposal. >> new developments dublin police have made two arrests in the attack of a 14 year old boy in a dublin high school locker room. this happened two weeks ago. he suffered a broken nose, a concussion and a black eye. police say they have arrested a 17 year old and an 18 year old for felony assault. they're both former students of dublin high school. police say the suspects know a female student who's had a conflict with the victim and had previously confronted him with her mother. police say it does not appear the girl or the mother were involved in the attack. the man charged with murder for the stabbing death of cash app founder bob lee will reportedly testify that he killed lee in self-defense. his attorneys claim that lee was the aggressor in the april 20th, 23 attack. lee was stabbed an

we also spoke to workers, the union, who told us that sam trans is, quote playing hardball at the expense of the public continue our series beyond the ballot, bringing you the personal stories of san francisco's top mayoral candidates off the campaign trail. our lauren toms spent time at the home of the incumbent london breed >>>i remember this day when i took this picture. i remember crying because i didn't want to wear this shirt shirt i wore almost every day so it was like, i want to wear a different shirt. i mean, even at five, i was a piece of work but i didn't understand that we didn't have it to to to go buy a new shirt for picture day. it was like you're going to wear what you have right here inside london breed's apartment. she's surrounded by photos showing generations of family, both by blood and as she says, by love. like, am i even in there? i don't even think i'm in there. but that's the breeds she was raised by her grandmother, camelia, whose impact can be felt in each part of the mayor's home. that's me and my grandmother. i blew that picture up a little bit because, again

sam trans, we talked about that earlier.perator shortage a few weeks ago actually yesterday they had a high number calling in. so there were service disruptions that may be the course today will track that carefully. back to you. well we get the jobs number in 19 minutes. they're always important. but this month super important i'll explain why. plus whatever tomorrow brings, i'll be there with open arms and incubus coming to the bay area. so ahead, i talk one on one with lead guitarist about the band's upcoming show over at chase center. stick with us much more ahead nice and cool. all clear as you're heading off for work and it will be in the low 60s for the next couple of hours, but then we can see the temperatures climbing, and by noon we're already at 87 degrees. and you know, it's going to be a hot afternoon. we are going to have this. and then eventually cooling down, we'll get a look at all of our microclimates coming up. live. look at the golden gate bridge. much better visibility than yesterday. we have a smooth fl

if you're a transit rider, you may have delays for the sam trans riders because of operator shortage. the number of people called in sick yesterday. they expect that that might be the case today. but the major delays for the bart system, it's a disabled train outside the west oakland station, causing a system wide delay. you may want to investigate other options for you. the roadways are looking pretty clear. it's a friday morning. we do now have more slowing on highway four, and 242 shows a build up into concord and pleasant hill. nothing major there. you do have an opportunity as we look forward toward the rest of your day. i want to get the maps down toward the oakland drive as we're looking toward the coliseum tonight, there's a game, a new series starting over here for the a's. so keep that in mind as you travel past the area and then opposite side in the city. there's a concert over at chase center, so potential for crowds off the 280 extension. back to you. thanks mike. there was a whale spotted in a harbor. coming up next on today in the bay. the stunning video out of pacifica

sam trans is warning its riders in san mateo county. they may need to find another way to get around this afternoon. the transit agency says roughly 30% of its bus drivers called out sick this morning. they say they prioritized school service this morning without disruption. sam trans has been bracing for a sickout since last week. that didn't happen last month. the union that represents nearly 400 bus drivers and other transit agency workers rejected samtrans latest contract offered an ongoing labor dispute. the agency says it's up to the union to respond to their contract proposal. >> parts of the country are under heat watches today as triple digit temperatures continue. of course, some parts of the bay area are still seeing extreme heat as well. in arizona, though, they've now gone more than 100 days of temperatures above 100 degrees. fox's carillo. cristina carillo is in phoenix here, where it's expected to reach 113 today. >> what can i say? i'm, like, eager for the winters. >> akash milan, a grad student from asu, isn't the only

if you are taking sam trans today, beware.bout 30% of its bus drivers have called out sick this morning. that is leading to service disruptions and schedule changes. this comes after the drivers union rejected a three year contract proposal. will, of course, continue to monitor this story and bring you updates as soon as we get them. well, happening now the giants locked in their star third baseman in a long term deal. the team announcing last night a six year extension for matt chapman. chapman came up with the oakland a's and before this season, inked a free agent deal with the giants, including options for the next three seasons. the new deal is worth a little more than $150 million, or $25 million per season through 2030. chapman leads the giants this year in categories including home runs, rbis and hits. and with some of the sport's biggest games heading to the bay area, we'll get you in the game next on nbc bay area. the unveiling of a ma nba all star in 2025. super bowl 60 and the fifa world cup in 2026. you'll recall e

after around 30% of bus operators called out sick as part of an organized sick out, sam trans has been for this sick out, which was originally planned for last week. that was after the union representing about 400 bus drivers, rejected a three year contract proposal in their ongoing labor dispute. the agency says it's up to the union to respond to their contract proposal. >> san francisco announced upgrades to its 311 app that allows residents to request all kinds of non-emergency services online for the first time. the 311 mobile app will be available in chinese, spanish and filipino. city officials say that expanding access will help people who do not speak english as their native language request help with issues ranging from street cleaning to removing graffiti and fixing potholes. >> and we are dealing with some heat. the heat advisory extended now into friday. tomorrow? what's the weekend going to be like? >> all right. thanks, bill. let's go to ktvu. greg lee, now with a look at some of the stories we're working on for west coast rap at seven right here on ktvu. >> crystal thank

sam trans is also celebrating their apta 2020 for outstanding transit system award. no fares are needed on all services, including ride plus and paratransit >>>it feels like fall for us here in the bay area, especially when our daytime highs are all hand in hand. you're either in the upper 60s near san francisco or low 70s across the bay bridge, all the way off into the east bay near concord and antioch. this afternoon, a very similar trend for our friends up in the north bay too. now we still have that onshore wind today, just like yesterday, with those gusty conditions along the peninsula, you're going to notice wind speeds anywhere up to around 15 to 20mph. a little bit lighter in our inland spots, where daytime highs are still holding on tight to the 70s. near livermore, san jose and pretty much all throughout the santa clara valley. why does it feel fall like? and is it going to last into the first day of fall? that's the big question for us this week. we've had this surge of cold air moving in from the gulf of alaska throughout the past couple of days, and this

. >> number three, if you use sam trans for your commute, be prepared for delays and disruptions.y of a bus driver sick out yesterday. 30% of bus operators called out sick. >> number four, san jose has unveiled its first planned safe sleeping site. it's on east taylor street, near watson park. the goal is to manage encampments and provide basic services for people who are unhoused. it should be open early next year. >> five although today is the final day of our current heat wave, it's important to remember that the heat advisory remains in effect until this evening, and that means a greater risk of heat related illnesses. >> and number six, we're looking at your drive times on this friday from tracy to dublin. right now. we'll take you 38 minutes. dublin and mission boulevard south, 16 minutes. 101 to cupertino, also in the green with 16 minutes. >> and number seven sundown cinema continues tonight at san francisco's dubose park. this week it's a very special movie screening sf's lost landscapes. found home movies is a montage of lost and rarely seen clips of vanished san francis

writer appreciation day comes after sam trans was honored by the american public transit association for its outstanding transit system. >> bravo to them. so nice. >> all right. time is 548. sal it's early on a monday morning. are you busy? are people behaving on the roads? >> yeah, it's getting busy. it's kind of ramping up moderately, but certainly we see more slowing out there. let's start with the east bay. i want to start with the triple a traffic camera showing highway 24. it is getting a little slower. so is highway four which is typical. and the bay bridge has a backup now. a small one, but there's also some slowing on the actual bridge getting into san francisco. the central valley has been off to a rough start. we had a couple of different stalls and crashes, and people who are coming in are going to be having to wade through. by the time you make it to livermore, though, and to castro valley, it doesn't look too bad right now in the south bay commute. mostly good with some slowing on highway 101. 549 let's talk to steve now with today's weather. >> all right, sal, thank yo

trans laws. the liberal state of minnesota, meanwhile, has declared itself a legal refuge for transgender people. sam, ruler moved here precisely because of such protective laws. she and other trans people here wants transgender rights to be enshrined in the minnesota constitution field. the edwards is 14 and was able to start treatment before puberty. no one sees her as a boy. now she's a passionate activist for trends right across the country. my buyers and i feel like a lot of children feel like they have no power in this kind of kind of here today just to the trans you we're here because we have transferred beauties and this new place and we have an obligation to make our voices heard a sam roller fled to minnesota from the republican state of indiana, together with their partner, katy. she had to leave her beloved home. they see themselves as political refugees in their own country. sam roller feels safe here. no one stairs. so she walks by. her family as run a farm in india and for 200 years, sam, herself was a farmer in a tight knit community until she came out as trends. her friends deserted