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i travel for work and have to make sure the travel agent knows the difference between san francisco bay oaklandan francisco airport. it seems risky. on the flipside, someone wrote, oakland airport should absolutely name itself san francisco bay airport. it is completely appropriate and the city does not own the bay area monogram. on our x account, we are asking if the name change at oakland international airport confuse travelers? so far, 83% of the people responded said yes and 17% said no. we invite you to share your thoughts on this. >>> thank you for joining in on this conversation. we will keep you updated on the potential airport name change as news develops. for now, the cbs evening news is next on kpix and local news continues on our streaming service, cbs news bay area. ♪ ♪ >> norah: tonight, we are tracking flooding and tornado threats. millions of americans under severe weather alerts from texas to georgia if you'd speak a big, big tornado! >>
i travel for work and have to make sure the travel agent knows the difference between san francisco bay oaklandan francisco airport. it seems risky. on the flipside, someone wrote, oakland airport should absolutely name itself san francisco bay airport. it is completely appropriate and the city does not own the bay area monogram. on our x account, we are asking if the name change at oakland international airport confuse travelers? so far, 83% of the people responded said yes and 17% said no. we...
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bay area airports. we're talking about sfo and oakland. san francisco now making good on a promise to sue over oakland's proposed name change. the oakland airport is in the process of changing its name to san francisco bay oakland international airport. in a lawsuit filed today in federal court, san francisco argues oakland cannot change its name because it infringes on an sfo trademark. the city attorney also claims that the name will confuse travelers. the port of oakland, which runs the oakland airport, says that the name is about clarifying where the airport is located. they also say they have no plan to back down after the proposed name was approved by port commissioners last week. >> the port's proposed renaming does not infringe upon sfo's mark. sfo cannot lay claim to the geographically descriptive term "san francisco," let alone claim exclusive rights to the san francisco bay. >> we're concerned about travelers who will inevitably experience economic loss from missed flights and mishaps. we're concerned about damage to the travel industry for o
bay area airports. we're talking about sfo and oakland. san francisco now making good on a promise to sue over oakland's proposed name change. the oakland airport is in the process of changing its name to san francisco bay oakland international airport. in a lawsuit filed today in federal court, san francisco argues oakland cannot change its name because it infringes on an sfo trademark. the city attorney also claims that the name will confuse travelers. the port of oakland, which runs the...
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international airport, discussing a proposed name change, adding three words to make it san francisco bay oakland international airport. >> confusion will be very, very minimal, if at all. >> danny wong, head of the port of oakland that oversees the airport, is doubling down on that proposal. this is absolutely a pro east bay pro oakland pride move. wong says a name change will only bring more flights and jobs to oakland. >> this is bringing people and business and visitors to oakland absolutely. trying to supplement, the oakland image, he says. >> airlines that support the new name include southwest, spirit and volaris. oakland city council member noel gayo says he likes the idea, and i strongly support trying to elevate the employment. >> the business attraction. >> but sfo says adding san francisco bay could lead passengers to go to the wrong airport. they're against the plan and san francisco is threatening to sue san mateo county is also against any new name. so is breeze airways. japan airlines and alaska airlines. in a statement, alaska airlines said in part, we believe a name change to th
international airport, discussing a proposed name change, adding three words to make it san francisco bay oakland international airport. >> confusion will be very, very minimal, if at all. >> danny wong, head of the port of oakland that oversees the airport, is doubling down on that proposal. this is absolutely a pro east bay pro oakland pride move. wong says a name change will only bring more flights and jobs to oakland. >> this is bringing people and business and visitors to...
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they declined, but they will vote this thursday on the potential new name again, that's san francisco bay, oakland airport. okay, david, you represent the city of san francisco, obviously. what is the message you're sending to the port of oakland? >> you know, from our perspective, oakland's renaming proposal is going to cause immense confusion and chaos for travelers, especially visitors who don't speak or read english. we also believe the currently proposed name infringes on sfo's trademark lax. sfo has been in operation for almost a century. since 1927, we've used san francisco international airport or san francisco airport throughout most of that history. we've had these trademarks for so long that they're incontestable under federal law, and so from our perspective of, if oakland chooses to move forward with its proposal, we will have no choice but to pursue legal action to prevent the misuse of our trademarks. >> so you're saying the trademark of sfo essentially equals san francisco international airport, or using the word san francisco in an airport name? >> we've had federal trademarks reg
they declined, but they will vote this thursday on the potential new name again, that's san francisco bay, oakland airport. okay, david, you represent the city of san francisco, obviously. what is the message you're sending to the port of oakland? >> you know, from our perspective, oakland's renaming proposal is going to cause immense confusion and chaos for travelers, especially visitors who don't speak or read english. we also believe the currently proposed name infringes on sfo's...
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oakland port commissioners voted to rename oakland international airport, san francisco bay, oakland international airport. this is about clarifying to travelers that oakland is an efficient instinctive. >> choice to fly into the san francisco bay. oakland's proposed name is going to create immense confusion and chaos for travelers. >> particularly those who do not speak english. san francisco season differently and is filed a federal lawsuit maintaining oakland airport's name change violates its trademark and is designed to confuse travelers and safe and business from sfo. we're very concerned about travelers are going to miss flights mishaps, experienced economic loss. we're worried that this is going to damage the reputation of the travel industry in our bay area region. >> are airports propose renaming does not infringe upon sfo is mark and we will vigorously defend our right to claim are spot on the san francisco bay. we ask passengers arriving at oakland international about the name change and all agreed. adding san francisco to the name is confusing. >> there's also the san fra
oakland port commissioners voted to rename oakland international airport, san francisco bay, oakland international airport. this is about clarifying to travelers that oakland is an efficient instinctive. >> choice to fly into the san francisco bay. oakland's proposed name is going to create immense confusion and chaos for travelers. >> particularly those who do not speak english. san francisco season differently and is filed a federal lawsuit maintaining oakland airport's name...
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international airport, discussing a proposed name change, adding three words to make it san francisco bay, oakland international airport. >> confusion will be very, very minimal, if at all. >> danny wong, head of the port of oakland that oversees the airport, is doubling down on that proposal. >> this is absolutely a pro east bay pro oakland pride move, wong says. >> a name change will only bring more flights and jobs to oakland . >> this is bringing people and business and visitors to oakland absolutely trying to supplement, the oakland image, he says. >> airlines that support the new name include southwest spirit and volaris. oakland city council member noel gayo says he likes the idea, and i strongly support trying to elevate the employment, the business attraction. but sfo says, adding san francisco bay could lead passengers to go to the wrong airport. they're against the plan and san francisco is threatening to sue. san mateo county is also against any new name. so is breeze airways, japan airlines and alaska airlines. in a statement, alaska airlines said in part, we believe a name change to
international airport, discussing a proposed name change, adding three words to make it san francisco bay, oakland international airport. >> confusion will be very, very minimal, if at all. >> danny wong, head of the port of oakland that oversees the airport, is doubling down on that proposal. >> this is absolutely a pro east bay pro oakland pride move, wong says. >> a name change will only bring more flights and jobs to oakland . >> this is bringing people and...
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international airport which is set to be renamed the san francisco bay oaklandncisco airport. let's talk about what's in this new lawsuit, bob. >> it is a mouthful. injunctive relief, laura. the city of san francisco is asking a federal judge to tell the city of oakland not to rename oakland international airport where weer at right now. we just spoke with s.f. city attorney dave chu who told us within the past hour he fileded a federal lawsuit with the district of california and in the 39-page complaint that you can see on the screen he's asking the federal court to intervene and stop oakland from renaming oakland international to san francisco bay oakland international airport. chu argues that the addition of those three words, san francisco bay, will confuse travelers especially non-native speakers of english into thinking oakland international airport is san francisco's airport. he argues that confusion will lead to travel mishaps and infringe on sfo's trademark name san francisco international airport. the city of san francisco alleges the renaming plan app
international airport which is set to be renamed the san francisco bay oaklandncisco airport. let's talk about what's in this new lawsuit, bob. >> it is a mouthful. injunctive relief, laura. the city of san francisco is asking a federal judge to tell the city of oakland not to rename oakland international airport where weer at right now. we just spoke with s.f. city attorney dave chu who told us within the past hour he fileded a federal lawsuit with the district of california and in the...
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san francisco. they see san francisco bay oakland and then a book here and all of a sudden they're playing lands literally in oakland and not san francisco. so it causes confusion and another direction. and just add one more layer to this, even if it changes the san francisco bay, oakland international, the airport code will still remains a case. >> be inching. see how this shakes out will. thank you. >> while an arrest was made oakland are not in oakland arrests made in connection to a crash that killed a 9 year-old girl from oregon. chp says jesus, i've and iran test is in custody facing multiple charges. crash happened sunday morning on northbound in concord. chp says an suv carrying 6 people, joe, through that dirt median rolled over multiple times. 9 year-old girl died at the scene and her mother, 13 year-old sister, 2.17, year-old cousins, all still being treated at the hospital. police say the driver had initially ran off following the crash. his bail is now set $200,000. nearly 200 arrested more than 400 stolen cars covered in oakland. says they also recovered. 31 guns linked to crimes. these arre
san francisco. they see san francisco bay oakland and then a book here and all of a sudden they're playing lands literally in oakland and not san francisco. so it causes confusion and another direction. and just add one more layer to this, even if it changes the san francisco bay, oakland international, the airport code will still remains a case. >> be inching. see how this shakes out will. thank you. >> while an arrest was made oakland are not in oakland arrests made in connection...
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over the post renaming of oakland airport to san francisco bay oakland international. we are at the airport with a look at lawsuit, and why oakland says it is not backing down.>> in a lawsuit filed in federal court, san francisco argues the law should prevent oakland from renaming oakland international to san francisco bay oakland international, saying the name infringes on a trademark, but will also confuse travelers.>> i thought i was in oakland, so that's weird. do they not have their own airport?>> clearly you come up here for the bay area, so i think the change of name is fine.>> port of oakland commissioners approved the new name last week. the lawsuit is demanding any new name that includes empress go be inhibited. this empress go david - - the san francisco attorney said it is clear there's only one airport. >> it has been trademarked for so long, it is incontestable under federal law. >> a portuguese has used the new name for bookings. they believe oakland is deliberately trying to pull business away from san francisco, which he says is causing
over the post renaming of oakland airport to san francisco bay oakland international. we are at the airport with a look at lawsuit, and why oakland says it is not backing down.>> in a lawsuit filed in federal court, san francisco argues the law should prevent oakland from renaming oakland international to san francisco bay oakland international, saying the name infringes on a trademark, but will also confuse travelers.>> i thought i was in oakland, so that's weird. do they not have...
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oakland international airport. san francisco is now threatening legal action if oakland changes its name to san francisco bay oaklandonal airport. nbc's terry mcsweeney has the new details. >> reporter: san francisco city leaders tonight are threatening legal action if oakland international airport leaders go ahead with their plan to try to change its name to san francisco bay oakland international airport. >> oakland renaming proposal will cause immense confusion and chaos for travelers. especially visitors who do not speak or read english. >> reporter: at oakland international tonight, man from dubai agrees. >> it might be easier to just have a different name. so oakland bay i think is easy to keep the same name. to >> reporter: spokeswoman kaylee says the proposed name modification will clarify, not confused. the new name identifies where oa k is absolutely located. the change is needed because oakland has lost flights and destinations because people are not aware how close to san francisco really is. oakland international today, this traveler sided with san francisco. >> there is a beautiful community in oakland
oakland international airport. san francisco is now threatening legal action if oakland changes its name to san francisco bay oaklandonal airport. nbc's terry mcsweeney has the new details. >> reporter: san francisco city leaders tonight are threatening legal action if oakland international airport leaders go ahead with their plan to try to change its name to san francisco bay oakland international airport. >> oakland renaming proposal will cause immense confusion and chaos for...
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the bigger issue is whether or not the board will add san francisco bay, making it, as you mentioned, the san francisco bay oakland international airport. we heard from the interim director of aviation for the airport. he says they have gathered data about whether or not people know where oakland's location is in the bay area. they there were studies in 2013 and again in 2022. the takeaway, people don't know where oakland sits in relation to the greater bay area. oakland's move is a geographical identifier. >> it's really about how do we grow from an oakland perspective. it's a pro-oakland and pro-bay area, pro-jobs request for the board. >> reporter: not everyone feels the same. plenty of posing opinions have been shared on this. san mateo county has opposed this name change. san francisco has threatened to file legal action over this. its leaders say the change would cause confusion among travelers, particularly among international travelers, who may not speak or read english as well. the city attorney says the name change infringes on san francisco's trademarks. now, regardless of the name change, the airport w
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oakland international airport is looking at changing its name. they want the new name to start with san francisco calling it san francisco bay oakland internationalm jensen set it is raising concerns with passengers. >> we wanted to get a fair sample of people. we talked to passengers at both the airports and they had the same expression when we told them. >> reporter: more than 20 million passengers come in annually. they say a name change comes with some concerns. the proposed name, san francisco bay oakland international airport.>> it would be confusing. >> i would probably figure it out. >> reporter: oakland international is used by more than 5 million passengers each year. >> just keep it the same. wear even a younger person said oakland international should rethink the name change and keep it simple.>> it might be confusing. we are not in san francisco. >> reporter: the port of oakland has said the name change would help better reflect the regional location of the east bay airport. management at sfo said they are deeply concerned.>> we are worried this will cause confusion for customers. >> reporter: senator scott wiener said it should not
oakland international airport is looking at changing its name. they want the new name to start with san francisco calling it san francisco bay oakland internationalm jensen set it is raising concerns with passengers. >> we wanted to get a fair sample of people. we talked to passengers at both the airports and they had the same expression when we told them. >> reporter: more than 20 million passengers come in annually. they say a name change comes with some concerns. the proposed...
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bay oakland international airport. the action came after dozens of supporters and opponents weighed in, replacing oakland with the san francisco bay further disrespects oakland. opponents say the name change is an attempt to distance the airport from oakland's image problem stemming from crime and public safety issues. it's pro oakland. >> it is definitely not in any way denigrating the city that i'm so proud of, that i've been living in for 40 years, the port's executive director says the name change will bring more people and businesses to oakland. >> it is corporate gentrification. move and it's a weak move because it doesn't address the root issue of public safety. >> i strongly support trying to elevate the employment, the business attraction, the port commission first announced the proposal for the name change on march 29th. >> swift opposition has come from san francisco city leaders, business groups and stakeholders, including adding sfo. >> we believe that this new name will ultimately be misleading to customers, creating greater confusion, disservice and ill will. >> the port commission delayed a final vote on the na
bay oakland international airport. the action came after dozens of supporters and opponents weighed in, replacing oakland with the san francisco bay further disrespects oakland. opponents say the name change is an attempt to distance the airport from oakland's image problem stemming from crime and public safety issues. it's pro oakland. >> it is definitely not in any way denigrating the city that i'm so proud of, that i've been living in for 40 years, the port's executive director says...
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san francisco to oakland airport's name. we want to clarify for travelers that oakland airport is inefficient and distinctive choice from flying into the san francisco bay area. >> but instead of clarifying san francisco maintains the new name will cause confusion. oakland's proposed name is going to create immense confusion and chaos for travelers, particularly those who do not speak english. we asked arriving passengers about the name change in all agreed. adding san francisco to oakland's name is confusing. it's more confusing. i think it's clear or that it stays oakland international. i think it's going to confuse a lot of people, too. >> prison from here to see kind of a necessary why we need a name change. oakland airport is a good enough to script where exactly it is its own oakland to complicate matters. the lawsuit also indicates at least one airline. >> he's already started using the new airport name to make online flight reservations. >> well, the port of oakland has already approved the name change. final approval will not come until the may 9th meeting. >> that means until that time this will remain oakland international airport dan kerman
san francisco to oakland airport's name. we want to clarify for travelers that oakland airport is inefficient and distinctive choice from flying into the san francisco bay area. >> but instead of clarifying san francisco maintains the new name will cause confusion. oakland's proposed name is going to create immense confusion and chaos for travelers, particularly those who do not speak english. we asked arriving passengers about the name change in all agreed. adding san francisco to...
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the proposed new name is the san francisco bay oakland international airport. kron 4 sarah stinson reports. at the oakland airport on monday night. rumblings could be heard about the airport, possibly getting a new name. san francisco bay, oakland international airport. i think it's ridiculous. the port of oakland manages the airport and first proposed the name change late march. >> the port president says this will boost travelers, geographic awareness of where the airport is located. but people flying in and out of the airport say this would only make things more confusing. nothing about here that some francisco. we're trying to get away from some school. that's why we come here san francisco and different cities. so that's way confusing. oakland mayor sheng thao has said the new name could support the airport's efforts to secure more direct flights and boost tourism in oakland. but across the bay, san francisco mayoral candidate and supervisor ahsha suffice as the name change would hurt sf. >> san francisco's a port of entry for millions of immigrants, millio
the proposed new name is the san francisco bay oakland international airport. kron 4 sarah stinson reports. at the oakland airport on monday night. rumblings could be heard about the airport, possibly getting a new name. san francisco bay, oakland international airport. i think it's ridiculous. the port of oakland manages the airport and first proposed the name change late march. >> the port president says this will boost travelers, geographic awareness of where the airport is located....
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san francisco and san mateo counties and a number of airlines were against this. the port of oakland, which oversees oakland international airport, discussing a proposed name change, adding three words to make it san francisco bay oakland international airport. >> confusion will be very, very minimal, if at all. >> danny wong, head of the port of oakland that oversees the airport, is doubling down on that proposal. >> this is absolutely a pro. east bay pro oakland pride move. >> wong says a name change will only bring more flights and jobs to oakland. >> this is bringing people and businesses and visitors to oakland. absolutely trying to supplement, the oakland image. he says. >> airlines that support the new name include southwest spirit and volaris. oakland city council member noel gayo says he likes the idea, and i strongly support trying to elevate the employment. >> the business attraction. >> but sfo says adding san francisco bay could lead passengers to go to the wrong airport. they're against the plan and san francisco is threatening to sue. san mateo county is also against any new name. so is breeze airways. japan airlines and alaska airlines. in a statement, alaska airlines said in part, we believe a
san francisco and san mateo counties and a number of airlines were against this. the port of oakland, which oversees oakland international airport, discussing a proposed name change, adding three words to make it san francisco bay oakland international airport. >> confusion will be very, very minimal, if at all. >> danny wong, head of the port of oakland that oversees the airport, is doubling down on that proposal. >> this is absolutely a pro. east bay pro oakland pride move....
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is . >> yeah, well, city attorney dave chew says others say renaming oakland's airport san francisco bay, oakland international airport is going to create chaos and confuse millions of travelers. chu also says it infringes on sfo's trademark. a lot of travelers love flying in and out of oakland international airport, including this man from los angeles. why do you like about flying into oakland's airport? >> it's a lot easier. it's like going to burbank airport at home versus lax, but not everyone is on board with the proposed name change changing oakland international airport to san francisco bay oakland international airport. >> i think it's ridiculous that they should just leave it be. >> last week, port of oakland board of commissioners voted unanimously to change the airport's name. final approval is required may ninth. the airport's code would remain o.r.k. supporters say the rebrand is important to let travelers know that oakland is part of the bay area, and to draw more visitors, city attorney david chu says. otherwise we are incredibly concerned that the proposed name is going to lead to
is . >> yeah, well, city attorney dave chew says others say renaming oakland's airport san francisco bay, oakland international airport is going to create chaos and confuse millions of travelers. chu also says it infringes on sfo's trademark. a lot of travelers love flying in and out of oakland international airport, including this man from los angeles. why do you like about flying into oakland's airport? >> it's a lot easier. it's like going to burbank airport at home versus lax,...
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last week, port of oakland commissioners voted to change the airport name to that san francisco bay oakland international airport, now san francisco city attorney david chu says the name switch will confuse travelers and infringes on sfo's trademark. >> we are concerned about how oakland is trying to intentionally divert traffic from sfo to itself, if that will create economic harm for us. it's unfair and it infringes on our long standing trademark rights. >> the port responded to the suit saying, quote, sfo cannot lay claim to the geographically descriptive terms san francisco, let alone claim exclusive rights to the san francisco bay. a final vote on the name change is scheduled for next month. >> abc seven news is following the safety issues at san francisco at an intersection in san francisco last month, a family of four was killed after an suv crashed into them at a bus stop in the west portal neighborhood. a terrible tragedy . now there's a new plan that dramatically changes how people drive and walk in that area. sfmta presented it this afternoon, and there are big changes to traffic
last week, port of oakland commissioners voted to change the airport name to that san francisco bay oakland international airport, now san francisco city attorney david chu says the name switch will confuse travelers and infringes on sfo's trademark. >> we are concerned about how oakland is trying to intentionally divert traffic from sfo to itself, if that will create economic harm for us. it's unfair and it infringes on our long standing trademark rights. >> the port responded to...
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later this year. >> new details san francisco international airport worries metropolitan oakland international airport's proposed name change could confuse travelers. the east bayay drop the word metropolitan from its formal name and change it to san francisco bay oakland international airport. oakland airport officials say the name change would sustain passenger traffic and reaffirm the airport's proximity to san francisco. however, sfo officials think the new name could cause some confusion. they say oakland airport should consider a different name. >> our concern, especially for international travelers, is that somebody may book a flight thinking that they're going to one location, and only when they land do they realize they're going to a completely different airport. >> the port of oakland's commissioners will vote on the name change proposal april 11th. the airport code and visual brand, those would stay the same. >> a pilot known for doing wing walking flights just had his pilot's license revoked by the faa. michael mason offering offered classes and flights in washington and california for years now. for about 1300 bucks, people could climb out of the c
later this year. >> new details san francisco international airport worries metropolitan oakland international airport's proposed name change could confuse travelers. the east bayay drop the word metropolitan from its formal name and change it to san francisco bay oakland international airport. oakland airport officials say the name change would sustain passenger traffic and reaffirm the airport's proximity to san francisco. however, sfo officials think the new name could cause some...
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bay airport and the passengers it serves. instead, he thinks the port of oakland should find other alternatives to make okay flourish. >> if they were to flip the arrangement and put oakland, san franciscot least that would reduce the potential for consumer confusion while still providing the geographic uh- association the airport is seeking. >> and dan dionne, like i said, we are expecting a vote to come down any minute now. we will, of course, be standing by waiting to hear what is happening. but for now, i'm live in oakland. tim johns, abc seven news. >> very interesting there. tim. thanks so much. the number of plaintiffs in a legal action against san francisco over those controversial center running bike lanes on valencia street is now up to seven. three more businesses are expected to file suit. lawyers say businesses on the corridor have been decimated, and they place the blame squarely on the sfmta's bike lane and the impact it's having on traffic. mta officials say they're open to modifications. san francisco city attorney's office has not yet responded to our request for a comment on this. >> a plea deal has been accepted in the case against a drunk driver who killed a champio
bay airport and the passengers it serves. instead, he thinks the port of oakland should find other alternatives to make okay flourish. >> if they were to flip the arrangement and put oakland, san franciscot least that would reduce the potential for consumer confusion while still providing the geographic uh- association the airport is seeking. >> and dan dionne, like i said, we are expecting a vote to come down any minute now. we will, of course, be standing by waiting to hear what...
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choice to fly into the san francisco bay. oakland's proposed name is going to create immense confusion and chaos for travelers, particularly those who do not speak english. san francisco season differently and is filed a federal lawsuit maintaining oakland airport's name change violates its trademark and is designed to confuse travelers and safe and business from sfo. we're very concerned about travelers are going to miss flights have mishaps, experienced economic loss. we're worried that this is going to damage the reputation of the travel industry in our bay area region. are airports propose% renaming does not infringe upon sfo is mark and we will vigorously defend our right to claim are spot on the san francisco bay. we ask passengers arriving at oakland international about the name change and all agreed. adding san francisco to the name is confusing. >> there's also the san francisco airport understand that this could enable just be confusing to combining it could. then you have to clarify, you have to go wait. san francisco uv oak
choice to fly into the san francisco bay. oakland's proposed name is going to create immense confusion and chaos for travelers, particularly those who do not speak english. san francisco season differently and is filed a federal lawsuit maintaining oakland airport's name change violates its trademark and is designed to confuse travelers and safe and business from sfo. we're very concerned about travelers are going to miss flights have mishaps, experienced economic loss. we're worried that this...
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bay area airports. it reached a new level. san francisco now threatening to sue if oakland airport changes its name to include san francisco bay. so, devin fehley is joining us with the latest name fight >> it is a fight. >> yes. they are in disagreement. >> yes. and the city attorney sent a later to the port of oakland today and they are going to vote on this on thursday. it is really coming to a head pretty quickly. it would change the name of the oakland airport to the oakland, to the san francisco bay oakland international airport. the name change infringes on sfo and especially those that do not speak or read english. using san francisco international airport throughout its history. >> it appears oakland's proposal is intentionally designed to divert travelers who may be unfamiliar with bay area geography and leave them to believe oakland has a business relationship with sfo which it doesn't. >> the city has reached out to oakland and they are ready to discuss all terntives with the name. they hope the airport figures out a name that works for them but they are ready to take legal action if necessary. >> any response from
bay area airports. it reached a new level. san francisco now threatening to sue if oakland airport changes its name to include san francisco bay. so, devin fehley is joining us with the latest name fight >> it is a fight. >> yes. they are in disagreement. >> yes. and the city attorney sent a later to the port of oakland today and they are going to vote on this on thursday. it is really coming to a head pretty quickly. it would change the name of the oakland airport to the...
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four oakland international sent a written statement saying, it is located in the san francisco bay at travelers know of its convenience and reliability. we want others to know that our airport is convenient to top destinations located in the san francisco bay area. port of oakland commissioners will vote on this on april 11. >>> we are all talking about that here.>> we understand. but it might be a challenge. >>> that is gorgeous. this is one of these classic days.>> i would love an office right near the golden break bridge. >>> the weather forecast does have nice weather tomorrow and much colder temperatures. in the rain will be making a comeback. let's take you outside. this is in walnut creek. we are holding on to 73 degrees. if you still have some errands to run, it is looking really nice. and then we will be down in the 50s later tonight. 70 degrees right now and 61 at 9:00 p.m. through tomorrow high pressure will keep that strong track to the north. we will have sunny skies and it will be really comfortable outside. but look at the seven-day forecast. you will notice a 20 degree
four oakland international sent a written statement saying, it is located in the san francisco bay at travelers know of its convenience and reliability. we want others to know that our airport is convenient to top destinations located in the san francisco bay area. port of oakland commissioners will vote on this on april 11. >>> we are all talking about that here.>> we understand. but it might be a challenge. >>> that is gorgeous. this is one of these classic...
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bay by tomorrow morning. we're a fi 50 san francisco, 50 for oakland and 52. meanwhile, 4 san jose futurecast for relatively uneventful in the short term period. say 48 hours or so again tomorrow morning might have some bay area clouds and all that looks pretty good for your tuesday. but then as we get to tuesday night into wednesday, maybe some high clouds start to maybe clearing a little bit on thursday. the real show, though, happens as we get into the weekend. look ahead of the game plan here tonight. again, a few scattered clouds going on late tonight by tomorrow morning. lows will settle around the mid 40's and some of those inland spots. now not around the immediate bay, but tuesday into wednesday. again, noting some of those high clouds may be clearing out a little bit on thursday, but a nice bump in those temperatures. lower 80's. it looks like then we get into late in the week. cooling again and maybe introducing some showers unsettled. we'll call it into the weekend. we'll take a look at that and your 4 zone forecast a bit thinking. all right, presid
bay by tomorrow morning. we're a fi 50 san francisco, 50 for oakland and 52. meanwhile, 4 san jose futurecast for relatively uneventful in the short term period. say 48 hours or so again tomorrow morning might have some bay area clouds and all that looks pretty good for your tuesday. but then as we get to tuesday night into wednesday, maybe some high clouds start to maybe clearing a little bit on thursday. the real show, though, happens as we get into the weekend. look ahead of the game plan...
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owns the san francisco bay the port operates and is the steward for 20 miles of land along the san francisco bay. our airport is on the san francisco bay. >> we're very disappointed that oakland has chosen not to collaborate with us, to come up with a solution that kind of meets their needs and addresses our concern. >> this is far from a done deal. san francisco city attorney david hsu has threatened to sue over trademark infringement. his office told us in a statement, quote, we are disappointed that oakland did not take the opportunity to work collaboratively with us to develop alternative names and to avoid litigation. we will have further updates in the coming days, and this still needs to go through a second reading and approval at a meeting on may 9th. live in the studio gloria rodriguez abc seven news gloria just mentioned the city attorney. >> will he and san francisco police are now investigating this scary incident at a tow truck trying to hook a moving car in downtown san francisco with two people inside. abc seven news reporter luz pena has new information about that tow company. >> it was a terrifying experience that joanne and her husband are still processing.
owns the san francisco bay the port operates and is the steward for 20 miles of land along the san francisco bay. our airport is on the san francisco bay. >> we're very disappointed that oakland has chosen not to collaborate with us, to come up with a solution that kind of meets their needs and addresses our concern. >> this is far from a done deal. san francisco city attorney david hsu has threatened to sue over trademark infringement. his office told us in a statement, quote, we...
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owns the san francisco bay the port operates and is the steward for 20 miles of land along the san francisco bay. our airport is on the san francisco bay. >> we're very disappointed that oakland has chosen not to collaborate with us, to come up with a solution that kind of meets their needs and addresses our concern. >> this is far from a done deal. san francisco city attorney david chu has threatened to sue over trademark infringement. his office told us in a statement, quote, we are disappointed that oakland did not take the opportunity to work collaboratively with us to develop alternative names and to avoid litigation. we will have further updates in the coming days, and the still needs to go through a second reading and approval at a meeting on may 9th. live in the studio gloria rodriguez abc seven news. >> thanks, gloria. san francisco police and the city attorney are investigating the now viral video showing a tow truck trying to tow a moving car. you can see the tow truck backing up to try to drag the car behind at bush and montgomery streets, city attorney david chu confirmed that the company, specialty towing, is known to his office for violating state laws. prior t
owns the san francisco bay the port operates and is the steward for 20 miles of land along the san francisco bay. our airport is on the san francisco bay. >> we're very disappointed that oakland has chosen not to collaborate with us, to come up with a solution that kind of meets their needs and addresses our concern. >> this is far from a done deal. san francisco city attorney david chu has threatened to sue over trademark infringement. his office told us in a statement, quote, we...
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san francisco bay, oakland international airport. i think it's ridiculous. the port of oakland manages the airport and first proposed the name change late march. the port president says this will boost travelers, geographic awareness of where the airport is located. but people flying in and out of the airport say this would only make things more confusing. nothing about here that some francisco. we're trying to get away from some school. that's why we come here. you know, some of erent cities. so that's way confusing. oakland mayor sheng thao has said the new name could support the airport's efforts to secure more direct flights and boost tourism in oakland. but across the bay, san francisco mayoral candidate and supervisor. asha, suffice as the name change would hurt sf. >> san francisco's a port of entry for millions of immigrants. millions of working people, people from all over the country in the world and what you don't want ever is for there to be confusion ahead of the port commission scheduled vote on thursday. san francisco city attorney david chiu c
san francisco bay, oakland international airport. i think it's ridiculous. the port of oakland manages the airport and first proposed the name change late march. the port president says this will boost travelers, geographic awareness of where the airport is located. but people flying in and out of the airport say this would only make things more confusing. nothing about here that some francisco. we're trying to get away from some school. that's why we come here. you know, some of erent cities....
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brewing between sfo and oakland airport, oakland is in the process of changing its name to san francisco bay oaklandnational airport, but san francisco argues oakland can change his name because it infringes on a sfo trademark, the city attorney also says the name will confuse travelers. the port of oakland, which runs the airport, is about clarifying words located, they have no plan to back down after the proposed name was approved by the port commissioners last week. does this sfo airport have a case, speaking to an expert. >> in this case, because both trademarks include san francisco, i believe san francisco international airport does have a case because consumers seeing the words san francisco will automatically think it is likely that they will think the two airports are one and the same. >> the second and final approval for the name change will be voted on by the board of oakland on may 9. >>> she's the daughter of a man who sparked the stop asian heat movement, and while continue to fight for justice for her father, affectionately known as grandpa, fighting for recognition of her heritage. t
brewing between sfo and oakland airport, oakland is in the process of changing its name to san francisco bay oaklandnational airport, but san francisco argues oakland can change his name because it infringes on a sfo trademark, the city attorney also says the name will confuse travelers. the port of oakland, which runs the airport, is about clarifying words located, they have no plan to back down after the proposed name was approved by the port commissioners last week. does this sfo airport...
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bay area's major airports could soon be getting a rebrand. last week, officials with the port of oakland unveiling a plan to rename the city's airport to become san franciscoay oakland international airport. >> studies have shown that over half of international travelers and nearly a third of domestic travelers do not know where oakland lies in the san francisco bay area. >> oakland officials say they believe the potential name change would help would be travelers clearly identify the airport with the bay area, but the proposal has gotten swift pushback from many on the other side of the bay in san francisco and at sfo airport. >> our concern, especially for international travelers, is that somebody may book a flight thinking that they're going to one location, and only when they land do they realize they're going to a completely different airport. >> sfo says while they understand oakland's desire to attract more travelers through its airport piggybacks on its name is not the way to raised bl industry analyst henry harteveldt. >> i'm not surprised because i think it does risk creating confusion in the marketplace, harteveldt says. >> for years, more and m
bay area's major airports could soon be getting a rebrand. last week, officials with the port of oakland unveiling a plan to rename the city's airport to become san franciscoay oakland international airport. >> studies have shown that over half of international travelers and nearly a third of domestic travelers do not know where oakland lies in the san francisco bay area. >> oakland officials say they believe the potential name change would help would be travelers clearly identify...
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last week, port of oakland commissioners voted to change the airport name to that san francisco bay oaklandtional airport, now san francisco city attorney david chu says the name switch will confuse travelers and infringes on sfo's trademark. >> we are concerned about how oakland is trying to intentionally divert traffic from sfo to itself, if that will create economic harm for us. it's unfair and it infringes on our long standing trademark rights. >> the port responded to the suit saying, quote, sfo cannot lay claim to the geographically descriptive terms san francisco, let alone claim exclusive rights to the san francisco bay. a final vote on the name change is scheduled for next month. >> abc seven news is following the safety issues at san francisco at an intersection in san francisco last month, a family of four was killed after an suv crashed into them at a bus stop in the west portal neighborhood. a terrible tragedy . now there's a new plan that dramatically changes how people drive and walk in that area. sfmta presented it this afternoon, and there are big changes to traffic flow de
last week, port of oakland commissioners voted to change the airport name to that san francisco bay oaklandtional airport, now san francisco city attorney david chu says the name switch will confuse travelers and infringes on sfo's trademark. >> we are concerned about how oakland is trying to intentionally divert traffic from sfo to itself, if that will create economic harm for us. it's unfair and it infringes on our long standing trademark rights. >> the port responded to the suit...
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they believe there is some confusion, that some believe oakland is on the bay, san francisco and oakland share a part of the bay, so they say they should have rights to that name as well. >> it's all about the travelers. what are they telling you?>> there is some mixed reaction. we talked to some out-of-state travelers, some say it is kind of confusing, why would you put san francisco in the name of an airport in oaklands. there is some confusion around that. other travelers say it makes sense that you would say this is all part of the bay area, they say they wouldn't mind it. it's really a mixed reaction when you ask travelers about where they stand on all of this.>> thank you, we are looking forward to your full story, later on this evening. >>> fast food prices are on the rise. fast food prices in california and in our state have gone up by 7% over the past six months. it is actually the biggest jump of any state in the nation. the $20 minimum wage for fast food workers in california did just kick in earlier this month, and economists believe that may be a factor in that jump. nationw
they believe there is some confusion, that some believe oakland is on the bay, san francisco and oakland share a part of the bay, so they say they should have rights to that name as well. >> it's all about the travelers. what are they telling you?>> there is some mixed reaction. we talked to some out-of-state travelers, some say it is kind of confusing, why would you put san francisco in the name of an airport in oaklands. there is some confusion around that. other travelers say it...
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choice to fly into the san francisco bay. oakland's to create immense confusion and chaos for travelers, particularly those who do not speak english. san francisco season differently and is filed a federal lawsuit maintaining oakland airport's name change violates its trademark and is designed to confuse travelers and safe in business from sfo. we're very concerned about travelers are going to miss flights mishaps experienced economic loss. we're worried that this is going to damage the reputation of the travel industry in our bay area region. are airports propose renaming does not infringe upon sfo is mark and we will vigorously defend our right to claim are spot on the san francisco bay. we ask passengers arriving at oakland international about the name change and all agreed. adding san francisco to the name is confusing. >> there's also the san francisco airport understand that this could enable just be confusing to combining it could. then you have to clarify, you have to go week. san francisco need to be like oakland, san francisc
choice to fly into the san francisco bay. oakland's to create immense confusion and chaos for travelers, particularly those who do not speak english. san francisco season differently and is filed a federal lawsuit maintaining oakland airport's name change violates its trademark and is designed to confuse travelers and safe in business from sfo. we're very concerned about travelers are going to miss flights mishaps experienced economic loss. we're worried that this is going to damage the...
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. >>> a legal battle between two of the bay area's international airports, san francisco suing oakland over a plan to add the word san francisco bay to its name and oakland is not backing down. our anne makovec has been following this story for us all day and just spoke to san francisco city attorney about this now official legal move. anne? >> yeah. the federal lawsuit was filed today claiming trademark infringement. san francisco city attorney says if oakland's airport has san francisco bay in its name, the entire region will suffer the damage. the neither of these airports is in san francisco, but they both claim the right to use the name and now it's up to a federal court. >> we do think that this litigation is a waste of taxpayer resources. if oakland had chosen to engage with us, we would not be here. >> reporter: while officials at the port of oakland say they're just trying to clear up confusion about their airport's location which sits on the san francisco bay, san francisco city attorney david chiu said it could cause travel chaos. >> we're concerned about travelers missing t
. >>> a legal battle between two of the bay area's international airports, san francisco suing oakland over a plan to add the word san francisco bay to its name and oakland is not backing down. our anne makovec has been following this story for us all day and just spoke to san francisco city attorney about this now official legal move. anne? >> yeah. the federal lawsuit was filed today claiming trademark infringement. san francisco city attorney says if oakland's airport has san...
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the new name will be san francisco bay oakland international airport. the action came after dozens of supporters and opponents weighed in, replacing oakland with the san francisco bay further disrespects oakland. opponents say the name change is an attempt to distance the airport from oakland's image problem, stemming from crime and public safety issues. it's pro. >> oakland is definitely not any way denigrating the city that i'm so proud of that i've been living in for 40 years, the port's executive director says the name change will bring more people and businesses to oakland. >> it is corporate gentrification. move and it's a weak move because it doesn't address the root issue of public safety. >> city council member noel gallo says he's already talking to a group of canadian business people about flying into oakland. >> i strongly support trying to elevate the employment, the business attraction, the port commission first announced the proposal for the name change on march 29th. >> swift opposition has come from san francisco city leaders, business g
the new name will be san francisco bay oakland international airport. the action came after dozens of supporters and opponents weighed in, replacing oakland with the san francisco bay further disrespects oakland. opponents say the name change is an attempt to distance the airport from oakland's image problem, stemming from crime and public safety issues. it's pro. >> oakland is definitely not any way denigrating the city that i'm so proud of that i've been living in for 40 years, the...
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san jose, i'm james torres, ktvu, fox two news. >> there is turbulence between two of the bay area's airports, san francisco and oakland international. now, oakland airport wants to add san francisco bay to its name to attract more travelers. ktvu amanda canton is live in our newsroom with some of the arguments for and against this proposed change. amanda. >> well, andre, the full name being proposed is san francisco bay. oakland international airport. sfo does not want to see san francisco at the front of that name. yesterday, leaders at sfo expressed concern, saying the new name could be misleading and will cause confusion for the public, either through a misunderstanding of its physical location or its perceived relationship to sfo. but nearly 20 organizations and city leaders support this change, and they're saying it will help bring people to oakland and to the east bay. >> our proposed name modification is both pro oakland and pro jobs. we want to boost jobs and economic activity for oakland. okay is located on the san francisco bay. >> we would hate to see a situation where a traveler books thinking that they're going to one
san jose, i'm james torres, ktvu, fox two news. >> there is turbulence between two of the bay area's airports, san francisco and oakland international. now, oakland airport wants to add san francisco bay to its name to attract more travelers. ktvu amanda canton is live in our newsroom with some of the arguments for and against this proposed change. amanda. >> well, andre, the full name being proposed is san francisco bay. oakland international airport. sfo does not want to see san...
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. >> new developments tonight in the battle between two bay area airports, sfo is fighting to stop oakland airport from adding san franciscoay to its name. san francisco's city attorney is now threatening to sue to stop the rebrand. the port of oakland board of commissioners is due to vote on the name change just days from now. abc seven news reporter tim johns has been following the story for us since last week, and looks at the latest escalation in the branding fight. >> if oakland chooses to move forward with its proposal, we will have no choice but to pursue legal action. >> harsh words monday from san francisco city attorney david chu. earlier in the day, chu sending a letter to the port of oakland commissioners over the potential name change of oakland airport. >> we also believe the currently proposed name infringes on sfo's trademarks. sfo has been in operation for almost a century. since 1927, we've used san francisco international airport or san francisco airport throughout most of that history. >> last month, the board announcing its intention to rename the east bay airport to san francisco bay oakland internati
. >> new developments tonight in the battle between two bay area airports, sfo is fighting to stop oakland airport from adding san franciscoay to its name. san francisco's city attorney is now threatening to sue to stop the rebrand. the port of oakland board of commissioners is due to vote on the name change just days from now. abc seven news reporter tim johns has been following the story for us since last week, and looks at the latest escalation in the branding fight. >> if...
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visitors often do not know where oakland is, so they choose sfo to get to the bay area. officials want to change the name so san francisco bay oakland international airport. port of oakland has two to decide on a potential name change. not everyone is on board. the state senator scott wiener tweeted i love oakland but it is oakland. it's not san francisco. it should not be cutting and pasting san francisco international airport into its name. a live look at sfo where the airport says it saw a boost in travel during spring break. more than 2 million passengers traveled from march 15 to the 31st. that's nearly up 10% from last year. in monterey, drivers are urked urged to ahead highway 1 at big sur. it's about 17 miles southwest of monterey. convoys are leading cars throughout the area and those with camping reservations will be issued a refund. >>> a live look outside, clear sunny skies to start the week. let's check in with jessica burch. >>> we are expecting another dry day with highs similar to our easter forecast. we are seeing 70s from livermore to the santa clara valley. along the peninsula, we are holding on to 70s
visitors often do not know where oakland is, so they choose sfo to get to the bay area. officials want to change the name so san francisco bay oakland international airport. port of oakland has two to decide on a potential name change. not everyone is on board. the state senator scott wiener tweeted i love oakland but it is oakland. it's not san francisco. it should not be cutting and pasting san francisco international airport into its name. a live look at sfo where the airport says it saw a...
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a statement, "the suggestion that travelers do not know where oakland is located is disingenuous and the decision to have san francisco bay appear before oakland appears as an attempt to distance oakland from its unique cultural history that separates it from san francisco ." the naacp also added, "while some see the renaming as a simple rebranding effort," they view it as more gentrification in oakland. >>> a semi truck tipped over on an east bay highway early this morning. it took half a day to clear up the roadway. the accident near san lorenzo blocked all lanes on the ramp snarling traffic during the morning commute. it took until 3:00 p.m. for chp to open all lanes, no injuries reported. >>> check this out. a santa clara driver had his own solo sideshow in the middle of the night and did a series of donuts in an intersection leaving deep scorch marks into the road before driving away. police were later able to track it down and track down the driver and impound his car for 30 days. take note. >>> still ahead, it is a crushing blow for salmon fishermen for the second year in a row, what the cancellation of the season
a statement, "the suggestion that travelers do not know where oakland is located is disingenuous and the decision to have san francisco bay appear before oakland appears as an attempt to distance oakland from its unique cultural history that separates it from san francisco ." the naacp also added, "while some see the renaming as a simple rebranding effort," they view it as more gentrification in oakland. >>> a semi truck tipped over on an east bay highway early this...
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port wants to rename its san francisco bay oakland international airport. attorney says the proposed name changes in an attempt to pull travelers into oakland, who may not be intending to go there. the city argued sfo and the city of san francisco could face economic harm due to this name change, and said filing suit was a last resort. the port of oakland disagrees, and says sfo cannot lay claim to the geographically descriptive terms. san francisco, let alone claim exclusive rights to san francisco bay. much more on this breaking news coming up today on the four new at noon, governor gavin newsom says nearly $200 million will be spent to address homelessness. encampments across the state. in a virtual news conference today, the governor said the money will help fund 20 projects across 17 different california communities. the goal is to provide better support and services, including permanent housing, for thousands of people who currently don't have a place to call home. >> people want to see these tents and encampments removed, but they want to see them re
port wants to rename its san francisco bay oakland international airport. attorney says the proposed name changes in an attempt to pull travelers into oakland, who may not be intending to go there. the city argued sfo and the city of san francisco could face economic harm due to this name change, and said filing suit was a last resort. the port of oakland disagrees, and says sfo cannot lay claim to the geographically descriptive terms. san francisco, let alone claim exclusive rights to san...
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bay area's major airports could soon be getting a rebrand. last week, officials with the port of oakland unveiling a plan to rename the city's airport to become san francisco bay oakland international airport. >> studies have shown that over half of international travelers and nearly a third of domestic travelers do not know where oakland lies in the san francisco bay area. >> oakland officials say they believe the potential name change would help would be travelers clearly identify the airport with the bay area, but the proposal has gotten swift pushback from many on the other side of the bay in san francisco and at sfo airport. >> our concern, especially for international travelers, is that somebody may book a flight thinking that they're going to one location, and only when they land do they realize they're going to a completely different airport. >> sfo says while they understand oakland's desire to attract more travelers through its airport piggybacks on its name is not the way to do it. concerns also raised by travel industry analyst henry harteveldt. >> i'm not surprised because i think it does risk creating confusion in the marketplace, harteveldt
bay area's major airports could soon be getting a rebrand. last week, officials with the port of oakland unveiling a plan to rename the city's airport to become san francisco bay oakland international airport. >> studies have shown that over half of international travelers and nearly a third of domestic travelers do not know where oakland lies in the san francisco bay area. >> oakland officials say they believe the potential name change would help would be travelers clearly identify...
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choice to fly into the san francisco bay. oakland's proposed name is going to create immense confusion and chaos for travelers, particularly those who do not speak english. san francisco season differently and is filed a federal lawsuit maintaining oakland airport's name change violates its trademark and is designed to confuse travelers and safe and business from sfo. we're very concerned about travelers are going to miss flights mishaps experienced economic loss. we're worried that this is going to damage the reputation of the travel industry in our bay area region. are airports propose renaming does not infringe upon sfo is mark and we will vigorously defend our right to claim are spot on the san francisco bay. we ask passengers arriving at oakland international about the name change and all agreed. adding san francisco to the name is confusing. >> there's also the san francisco airport. and just able just be confusing to combining it could. then you have to clarify, you have to go wait. san francisco need the oakland, san francisco.
choice to fly into the san francisco bay. oakland's proposed name is going to create immense confusion and chaos for travelers, particularly those who do not speak english. san francisco season differently and is filed a federal lawsuit maintaining oakland airport's name change violates its trademark and is designed to confuse travelers and safe and business from sfo. we're very concerned about travelers are going to miss flights mishaps experienced economic loss. we're worried that this is...
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commission voted unanimously to rename oakland international airport. >> the new name will be san francisco bay. oakland international airport. the action came after dozens of supporters and opponents weighed in, replacing oakland with the san francisco bay further disrespects oakland. opponents say the name change is an attempt to distance the airport from oakland's image problem, stemming from crime and public safety issues. >> it's pro oakland is definitely not in any way denigrating the city that i'm so proud of, that i've been living in for 40 years. >> the ports executive director says the name change will bring more people and businesses to oakland. >> it is corporate gentrification move, and it's a weak move because. it doesn't address the root issue of public safety. >> i strongly support trying to elevate the employment, the business attraction reporter the port commission first announced the proposal for the name change on march 29th. >> swift opposition has come from san francisco city leaders, business groups and stakeholders , including sfo. >> we believe that this new name will ultimately
commission voted unanimously to rename oakland international airport. >> the new name will be san francisco bay. oakland international airport. the action came after dozens of supporters and opponents weighed in, replacing oakland with the san francisco bay further disrespects oakland. opponents say the name change is an attempt to distance the airport from oakland's image problem, stemming from crime and public safety issues. >> it's pro oakland is definitely not in any way...
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san francisco supervisors tonight. joining the chorus of critics worried about the airport changing its name to include san francisco. as we've been reporting, the port of oakland wants to modify the airport's name to san francisco bay oakland international airport. now, the port of oakland says this change is meant to increase awareness of the airport's location and to attract more travelers. but san francisco officials are strongly against the idea. supervisors tonight approving a resolution resolution opposing the name, saying the change will cause financial harm to sfo and confuse passengers. so we want to talk more about this resolution with san francisco board of supervisors president aaron peskin. supervisor nice to have you here with me. why? why are you guys jumping into this issue? why do you feel like a resolution is necessary? >> thank you. heather. well, imitation is the highest form of flattery. and we're delighted that people are interested in the san francisco name. but we're quite concerned, given sfo's international traffic, with over 50 million visitors last year, that it's going to confuse people all over the planet. it could be financially impactful. but more importantly, this took us by surpris
san francisco supervisors tonight. joining the chorus of critics worried about the airport changing its name to include san francisco. as we've been reporting, the port of oakland wants to modify the airport's name to san francisco bay oakland international airport. now, the port of oakland says this change is meant to increase awareness of the airport's location and to attract more travelers. but san francisco officials are strongly against the idea. supervisors tonight approving a resolution...
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>> the port of oakland announced last week they would be voting on changing the name to san francisco bay oakland airport, but as ktvu crystal bailey shows, us officials with sfo are calling this possible change confusing. >> oakland international airport might be renamed san francisco bay oakland international airport. the port of oakland saying it will attract more business to the airport because people don't realize the oakland airport is a convenient option. but sfo officials oppose the name change. >> i can certainly understand the interest in growing business , but we don't think putting san francisco at the front end of an airport in oakland is the way to do it. >> sfo says the name would be misleading and could cause confusion for their travelers who don't know the bay area. well. >> we would hate to see a situation where a traveler books thinking that they're going to one location, and then only when they land do they realize that they're somewhere else that they hadn't intended to go to. >> but there are nearly 20 organizations and city leaders who think it will help oakland. in a joint
>> the port of oakland announced last week they would be voting on changing the name to san francisco bay oakland airport, but as ktvu crystal bailey shows, us officials with sfo are calling this possible change confusing. >> oakland international airport might be renamed san francisco bay oakland international airport. the port of oakland saying it will attract more business to the airport because people don't realize the oakland airport is a convenient option. but sfo officials...
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unanimously voted to move ahead with the plan to rebrand oakland international airport to san francisco bay. oakland. the vote followed several hours of debate, replacing oakland with the san francisco bay further disrespects oakland, its pro oakland. >> it is definitely not in any way denigrating the city that i'm so proud of, that i've been living in for 40 years. >> the port of oakland has scheduled a final vote for may 9th. the city of san francisco has threatened possible legal action over the name change. and the debate continues. >> yes, and it will continue. >> yes it will. all right. right now we want to head over to steve paulson. we get some rain moving in tomorrow. >> correct? that is correct tomorrow. today is the transition day. it will be a much cooler pattern here. fog is ramping up, especially south of san francisco. upper low is on its way. pretty good for mid april. main message today is cooler santa rosa, redwood city, walnut creek, san jose down we go from 70s and 80s yesterday, 60s to 70s today. pretty good rain being advertised by some of the forecast models, i'll say. i mean
unanimously voted to move ahead with the plan to rebrand oakland international airport to san francisco bay. oakland. the vote followed several hours of debate, replacing oakland with the san francisco bay further disrespects oakland, its pro oakland. >> it is definitely not in any way denigrating the city that i'm so proud of, that i've been living in for 40 years. >> the port of oakland has scheduled a final vote for may 9th. the city of san francisco has threatened possible legal...
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bay area geography. >> san francisco city attorney david chu says changing the name of oakland international airport to san francisco bay, oakland international airport would lead to confusion. and if oakland goes down that path, he's ready to sue. >> litigation is always a last resort. it's one that we hope to avoid, but if oakland chooses to move forward with a decision on thursday, we will be forced to, to consider all of our legal options. >> oakland airport officials say a recent poll shows local residents are comfortable with a name change, and support the airport's efforts to increase the number of flights and travel destinations. in a statement, the port of oakland, which oversees the airport, said the proposed name modification will clarify, not confuse is the new name identifies where oakland airport is actually located, which is on the san francisco bay. if the proposed name modification is approved by the board, the port will take all appropriate measures to defend its right to use this accurate geographic identifier. >> yeah, it's just going to create a lot of cost for both for both cities
bay area geography. >> san francisco city attorney david chu says changing the name of oakland international airport to san francisco bay, oakland international airport would lead to confusion. and if oakland goes down that path, he's ready to sue. >> litigation is always a last resort. it's one that we hope to avoid, but if oakland chooses to move forward with a decision on thursday, we will be forced to, to consider all of our legal options. >> oakland airport officials say...
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officials, as we reported, want to change the name from the current oakland international to san francisco bay, oaklandnal. now san francisco city officials, as you might imagine, don't like that. oakland airport wants to include san francisco in its name. they say that will just confused travelers who aren't sure if they're going to san francisco if they're going to the east bay since they're both called san francisco, if this happens. but oakland officials say the name change would help boost their airports. global visibility to travelers. some people, though, that we talked to just don't see the point. >> i think they should keep it yeahn it's located oakland point. like i think it is incomplete because people outside of open don't know the various times also the period don't know. simmons was keep it open. >> well, oakland commissioners are set to consider this name change at a board meeting later this month. then we'll be following the story. >> police in san leandro investigating a shooting that killed a man. and this is a video from the citizen app. the shooting happened monday night in the area
officials, as we reported, want to change the name from the current oakland international to san francisco bay, oaklandnal. now san francisco city officials, as you might imagine, don't like that. oakland airport wants to include san francisco in its name. they say that will just confused travelers who aren't sure if they're going to san francisco if they're going to the east bay since they're both called san francisco, if this happens. but oakland officials say the name change would help boost...