in san francisco city leaders have a sunny outlook on vaccine distribution as eligibility expands. >> mayor london breed says 80% of san francisco residents could have at least one shot by mid-may. that is if the city continues to receive the expected amount of vaccines. meantime, san francisco health department director doctor grant colfax is encouraging eligible people to be patient, getting an appointment and is urging everyone to remain vigilant. >> by no means are we out of the woods yet. and cases in san francisco have slowly started to climb again. now we're still at a low rate. but just in the last week we've seen an increase of 20% in our case rate. >> the increase in cases was expected by doctor colfax as the city continues to move ahead and reopening. so in the mayor's confidence, colfax is more vaccinations. we'll help get the area closer to normal. now that san francisco is in the orange tier the city's program to house the homeless and hotel rooms is entering its next phase finding them new permanent housing officials say of the nearly 2000 homeless people who spent the

retire better >> today large crowds taking over san francisco city hall where community members organized the rally speak out against the recent surge in violence against asian americans stover sackey at that rally today and she's joining us now live with details on how. >> it all what. good evening, taylor. >> hey there, guys. we've seen a lot of people come together and unite over the last few weeks at these rallies. and while they do that here, this one took a slightly different approach. we actually saw a lot of martial arts, gyms and groups from across the city come here together to teach self-defense lessons in also give live demonstrations. >> and that's the message of sunday's rally at san francisco city hall 14 unity members gathered to stand up against the violent attacks on asian americans. san francisco native hudson lau organize. the event can sit back and wait for politics and policies those in need for long-term. >> systemic changes right now. families are getting beaten to death in the who do you argue with that his own moral compass for that kind of conversation. i mean,

this is what the city college of san francisco does. we must appreciate just how special the city college of san francisco is. to deny someone their opportunity to start over, to overcome adversity they face, due to proposed funding cuts is a travesty. please find way to fund the college this city deserves. thank you. >> clerk: thank you mr. ramos. next speaker please. >> caller: hi. i have four speakers on the line. all city college students. i will go first. [indiscernible] it's been the same story over and over again. the administration, proposes cuts. classes get cut, people lose their jobs, students loses their academic opportunities. next year we have less funding. then we have to cut more classes and we lose more students and more people lose their jobs. honestly, i sometimes i don't know what to say anymore to either the board of supervisors, i have met every single one you personally. nothing has changed. everything has gotten worse. sometimes i wonder if you really listen to us in public comment. this time is different the coll

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large crowd took over san francisco city hall over the weekend. community members organized a rally to speak out against the recent surge and violence against asian americans across force. taylor's aggie was there. she has the details. >> and that's the message of sunday's rally at san francisco city hall 14 unity members gathered to stand up against the violent attacks on asian americans. san francisco native hudson lau organize. the event can sit back and wait for politics and policies those in need for long-term. >> systemic changes right now. families are getting beaten to death in the street who do you argue with that his own moral compass for that kind of conversation. i mean, start talking to someone that things i see even okay. so right now important thing is talking to our community because we're there's a lot of fear and i don't want my people to live if you're a on to be a friend now is also representative of el nino and and wooden man. we tie in the city. he brought other martial arts gyms in groups here on sunday to do live demonstrat

couple of saturdays ago we did 4,000 vaccines in less than 8 hours at our mega site at the city college of san franciscoo get to that point. >> jk: the health department is hoping to have an 85% of the city's population vaccinate with at least one dose by mid- may. currently that percentage is at 64%. then by mid-june, the goal is to have everyone in the city and county fully vaccinated. >>> getting the vaccine just got easier. today the city announced 9 pop up clinics. most are offering vaccinations for just one day during the week. walk in appointments are available for people who live and work in the county. visit the website get vaccinated marin.com for more information on this. >>> marin will stay in the orange tier. the increase is from travel during spring break. the county's rate of daily any cases is 2.6. it has to be below 2 to move to the yellow tier. so for the moment it will stay put. >>> the first round of round of reservations for yosemite is coming up tomorrow. a new month of dates will be open. the reservation system is to control crowds and of course the spread of covid-19. >>> well, f

looking live at san francisco this morning. today the city'sf supervisors will meet to discuss the funding of its small business emergency relief program. a new report shows san francisco was among the list of cities with small businesses worst by t ndemic. the worst york city with revenues falling 16%. san francisco was second on the list followed by hawaii and santa monica. the report also showed an encouraging finding. some of the worst hit businesses are starting to return to prepandemic levels. >>> president's election win giving the stock market unprecedented gains but first a look at a slight slide. >>> stocks started out mixed but with trading underway for ten minutes investors are taking a few chips off the table. the dow down a quarter per sent. the tech sector mild losses. as the president gears up to mark 100 days in office wall street is marking it's own milestone. since the president took office the market has seen unprecedented performance. shocks have logged the best gains since the 50's amid massive stimulus and economic recove

theresa kron 4 news. >> and san francisco city leaders have a positive outlook on vaccine distributionas eligibility expands mayor london breed says that 80% of san francisco residents could have at least one shot by mid-may. and that's if the city continues to receive the expected amount of vaccines. meantime, san francisco health department director doctor grant colfax is encouraging eligible people to be patient in getting an appointment and he's urging everyone to remain vigilant. >> by no means are we out of the woods yet. and cases in san francisco have slowly started to climb again. now we're still at a low rate. but just in the last week we've seen an increase of 20% in our case rate. >> the increase in cases was expected by a doctor colfax as the city continues to move ahead and reopening. but he says that more vaccinations will help get the area closer to normal. >> time now in the north bay sports teams in marin county are struggling to keep covid from spreading among student athletes. the county's public health department says 3 different teams are responsible for multiple

in fact, mayor london breed says that 80% of san francisco residents ipshould at least have their first shot by mid-may and that's if the city continues to receive the expected amount of vaccines. meantime, san francisco health department director doctor grant colfax is encouraging all elder getting their appointment. they're urging everybody to remain vigilant to while they wait for their shot. >> by no means are we out of the woods yet. and cases in san francisco have slowly started to climb again. now we're still at a low rate. but just in the last week we've seen an increase of 20% in our case rate. >> the increase in cases was expected by a doctor colfax as the city continues to move ahead in reopening. but he says more vaccinations will eventually help get the area closer to normal. >> in the north bay sports teams in marin county are struggling to keep covid from spreading among student athletes. the county's public health department says 3 different teams they won't say which sport stephen have multiple clusters of coronavirus right now and that's the results they say of athletes traveling sometimes out of state and

some simple moves that could save their lives. >> and that's the message of sunday's rally at san francisco city hall 14 unity members gathered to stand up against the violent attacks on asian americans. san francisco native hudson lau organize. the event can sit back and wait for politics and policies those in need for long-term. >> systemic changes right now. amazon getting beaten to death in the who do you argue with that his own moral compass for that kind of conversation. i mean, start talking to someone that things i see even okay. so right now important thing is talking to our community because we're there's a lot of fear and i don't want my people to live if you're a on to be a friend now is also representative of el nino and and wooden man moy thai in the city. he brought other martial arts gyms in groups here on sunday to do live demonstrations and teach self-defense lessons. i think very for our community to support this and to come back to speak up. >> and i think what's really but this rally is so special is it's about self defense and they're showing that we are 13 year-old activis

there's also a part of it we are both city and county of san francisco. so there is a unique way that we approach many things because just the way how we are structured. what will be a decision making process again, approach, moving forward internally with city agencies, like department of emergency management or other city departments that you really need to work with to make sure the ground level really works but also so you balance out the inconsistencies. we do have a pandemic that's been going on for a little more than a year now, but we know other threats to our city still exist like natural just a question to see with that approach moving forward hopefully the variants for the pandemic is on the horizon, but given the lessons learn but just wanted to know how we balance it out so-called post pandemic phase. >> yes. thank you again, and i think that's a really important point. and this has not been the health officer's role has not been able to do all the things. it really has been the strength of so many city departments. all of the leadership that

. >> reporter: easter mass on the green, outside city nation's church inside san francisco. >> i feel wonderful, being outdoors and being able to celebrate mass on easter sunday. this is my first mass in one year. >> reporter: other churches like our lady of lourdes in oakland held easter services indoors with limited capacity. >> happy easter. >> reporter: abc 7 live streamed the service from memorial church. delivering a message of hope for those tuning in. >> today, on this resurrection sunday, you have declared i ain't dead no more. >> reporter: the easter bunny made this surprise visit to hayes valley, hiding eggs and thrilling some kids, and confusing others. >> he was not sure at the beginning what to expect, but he really likes the end. >> reporter: don't forget branch. lots of diners outside. diners e the burn on history. >> not a lot more people are getting vaccinations, people feel more comfortable to come outside, have brunch, have beer, have food. >> reporter: you know how it is at the lake. everybody comes to the lake. >> reporter: oakland giving up its police traffic an

attorney of san francisco; and city and county of san francisco v.n francisco, sunset scavenger company, and golden gate disposal and recycling company; the lawsuit involves defendants' violations of california's unfair competition law and san francisco campaign and governmental conduct code based on improper overcharging of san francisco refuse ratepayers and unlawful gifts and contributions made to city employees and officers or to third-parties at their request; other material terms of the settlement are that defendants agree to be bound to a four-year injunction to be presented and entered by the court after the settlement agreement is approved. >> chair: thank you. supervisor peskin. >> i want to start out by thanking the city's attorney's office for their incredible work as well as the controller's office for bringing this to the board of supervisors. i do have some questions. i'm not on the government and audit committee particularly as it relates to releases from future litigation that i think would best be posed in a closed session. mr. pres

the forecast for san francisco, oakland, berkeley and sausalito and redwood city. looks like this tomorrow. richmond point richmond. sandra fell. we're going to see clouds in the morning and in clearing in the afternoon in daytime highs. i don't like today, actually, just not just gonna sunny tomorrow, but there's some cool air right? that was a cold front that slip through, so the air is kind of cool behind. this is gonna take a while to warm up. i suspect we're going to see some mid sixties and we might see some 60 sixes or 60 sevens in some places, but for most of us tomorrow, it's all about mid and lower sixties. five day forecast. unfortunately shows no rain. i will see you back here tomorrow night. bill will see then. thank you. officials in san francisco haven't said yet when they plan to remove a dead whale that washed ashore this weekend at fort funston. people were out this morning. taking a look at the young fin whale. researchers from the marine mammal center, the california academy of sciences and uc santa cruz have determined the whale whale died afte

also fairly cool in areas like millbrae san bruno in south san francisco only in the mid to upper 50's, low 60's from san mateo down to redwood city while a few upper 60's for the south bay campbell in san jose each at 67 low 60's from fremont union city hayward all the way up through oakland enough to richmond just above the 60 degree mark in these spots and only one 70 on the map today. that's for you in vacaville, right at 70 degrees. some 50's right along the coast from mill valley out towards point raise tomorrow's temperatures just a touch warmer much like today, tomorrow starts partly cloudy before mostly sunny finish and we remain dry. aside from these light morning sprinkles we have in the north bay. this forecast all the way into next weekend is going to be bringing plenty of sun and mild temperatures. rain. don, thank you. so been tracking this hot spot on the bay bridge. >> now we're starting to see that time continue to go up. 29 to 30 minutes to the fremont street exit. we had a stalled vehicle at that fremont street exit right there. there's also a high wind advisory in place along the bay bridge. the benicia bridge

things that we know that we need to do as a city to address issues around equity and inclusiveness, while also supporting and uplifting our workforce so san francisco can provide the services and the support necessary to make our city a better thriving city, especially as we begin to recover. human resources will be in very, very capable hands. i'm so grateful that she is willing to take on this incredible responsibility. so at this time, i would like to administer the oath of office. are you ready? >> ready. >> rb 6 feet apart? [laughter] how is that? is this okay? will we be able to hear? she needs her own microphone, doesn't she? >> all right. >> you get your own microphone. >> thank you. >> okay. do you have your right hand up? repeat after me. i carol ice and do solemnly swear to support and defend the constitution of the united states and the constitution of the state of california. against all enemies foreign and domestic, that i bear true faith and allegiance to the same, that i take this obligation freely without any mental reservations or purpose of evasion and that i will well and faithfully discharge the duty upon which i about to enter

there's also a part of it we are both city and county of san francisco. so there is a unique way that we approach many things because just the way how we are structured. what will be a decision making process again, approach, moving forward internally with city agencies, like department of emergency management or other city departments that you really need to work with to make sure the ground level really works but also so you balance out the inconsistencies. we do have a pandemic that's been going on for a little more than a year now, but we know other threats to our city still exist like natural just a question to see with that approach moving forward hopefully the variants for the pandemic is on the horizon, but given the lessons learn but just wanted to know how we balance it out so-called post pandemic phase. >> yes. thank you again, and i think that's a really important point. and this has not been the health officer's role has not been able to do all the things. it really has been the strength of so many city departments. all of the leadership that

caltrans worked 12-hour shifts seven days a week to get this rat creek area open. >>> san francisco city hall was lit up green tonight to celebrate earth day. today the mayor announced the city is ahead of meeting its monummal goal. >> i don't want the next generation of young people to look back and say what did they do? why didn't they act sooner? >> they seek to become carbon-neutral by 2045 instead of 2050. >>> abc 17 and nat geo is highlighting how the climate is impacting our commune. >>> history is on the line at this sunday's oscars ceremony. the new faces that could take home oscar gold. >> plus get off cit takes a sted banning gas-powered leaf blowers. >> a storm is on the way for the weekend. >>> the 93rd academy awards show is now just three days away. major nominees this year include a lot of actors who gave really great perform ans. a look at some of the new faces. >> reporter: you may not know their names now, but on sunday, a few first-time nominees could find themselves forever-remembered as oscar-winners. >> reporter: the loveable grandma acting for five decades now nom

former san francisco city attorney has been hired to find out why 26-year-old mario gonzalez died in police custody on monday. police say they responded to reports of a suspected theft on oak street. when they tried to detain gonzales, officers say there was a struggle and gonzales suffered a medical emergency. he died at the hospital. his family disputes the claims and says that he did not have a's angle medical problem. city officials say they will soon release body camera footage of the incident. >>> a retail center in san jose appears to be a pandemic success story. mercury news reports. chains are signing leases at the new market park san jose. the shopping center is near the berryessa art station. safeway and abs are set to open next week. chase bank and carbon health are set to open later on this summer. >>> after a great thursday around the bay the sunshine managed to breakthrough even along the coast for at least a little while. the clouds are filling back in, still some sunshine filtering through but the clouds are going to take over and temperatures have already dropped of

. >>> a live look at san francisco city hall where the mayor is asking the city attorney to move out and into a new role just across the street. she is nominating dennis herrera to head the san francisco public utilities commission. during his time as city attorney, he defeated an attempt to drain hetch hetchy, worked to close the cities last fossil fuel plant and unsuccessfully attempted to buyout pg&e is a san francisco infrastructure to create a municipal system. if they are confirmed to the new post, mayor breed would appoint a new city attorney. >>> days after former east bay assembly member rob ponto was sworn in as california attorney general, he now has a second challenger for his job. >> let me be clear, the newly appointed attorney general has voted for and supported policies and laws that are not only destroying the rights of crime victims, but are destroying public safety in the state. >> sacramento county district attorney anne-marie schubert announced her 2022 caide rmer r listed herself since 2018 as having no party preference. she recently rose to natiin golden state k

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san francisco to support the aapi community. the group asians are strong are putting on the event with music, speeches and self-defense demonstrations from local martial artists. it's all taking place at san francisco city hall at 1:30. >>> protect our elders and stop hate. those were just some of the messages yesterday at a large rally in oakland's chinatown. the group, asians with attitude, organized the event bringing together people of all races and ages to show support for the aapi community. one speaker told the crowd to stand up and do something, no matter how small it may seem. >> you could be an organizer. could you be a 13-year-old organizer, and a man that holds a heavy conversation with friends that don't believe in the cause. you could do something and everyone that came here, we want to thank you because everyone did something to get here. >> as we've been reporting, members of asians with attitude have spent the last few months patrolling bay area streets getting to know local business and shop owners. >>> the san francisco school board is now backtracking on its effort of renaming more than 40 schools in the district. the renaming panel had proposed that 44 schools should be renamed beca

community members held a rally outside the san francisco city hall to speak out against the recent surge we've seen in violence against asian americans for taylor force act. he was there. >> and that's the message of sunday's rally at san francisco city hall 14 unity members gathered to stand up against the violent attacks on asian americans. san francisco native hudson lau organize. the event can sit back and wait for politics and policies those in need for long-term. >> systemic changes right now. families are getting beaten to death in the street who do you argue with that his own moral compass for that kind of conversation. i mean, start talking to someone that things i see even okay. so right now important thing is talking to our community because we're there's a lot of fear and i don't want my people to live if you're a on to be afraid now is also representative of el nino and and wooden man. we tie in the city. he brought other martial arts gyms in groups here on sunday to do live demonstrations and teach self-defense lessons. i think very for our community to support this and to

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and county of san francisco tries to move into a less restrictive tear, the city is launching a new campaign that is trying to further suppress the spread of the virus. in san francisco, health officials say hospitalizations are still low but new cases are declining at the rate seen in recent weeks. >> we do have to be cautious and make sure it's not a sign of a trend increasing. >> reporter: the latest cdc report shows 4 million doses and ministered across the country in a single day. in a recent poll, 55 percent of black adults say they been vaccinated or plan to get a shot, that's up 14 points from two months ago. 61 percent of latinos and 64 percent of whites say the same. >> we are addressing questions about vaccine. the people have the information they need to make an informed decision. >> reporter: the department health just launched its first for covid vaccination campaign. as millions more 16 and older become eligible in three days. >> san francisco has a history of doing these campaigns. >> reporter: the vaccinated honey bears will be featured on mta buses does later

. >>> a stop asian hate rally outside san francisco's city hall also included self dispense martial artsonstrations. instructors showed off combat drills and techniques to fight back against an attack. rally participants wanted to send a clear message that the asian american community is strong. speakers today say crimes are beyond alarming. >> i have never come in 53 years that i have been in this country, longer than you were born, many of you, that i feel a sense of danger that i feel now. the danger for my own personal safety, the danger for safety if you look asian. >> she says she is calling on the biden administration to fight the racism targeting asian americans. >>> on tuesday, the san francisco school board could reverse its decision to rename 44 schools. back in january, you will remember, they voted to move forward with changing the names of any school associated with slavery, colonization and other forms of racial oppression. there was backlash as people pointed out the historical inaccuracies with some of the interpretations. others wondered why the board wasn't addressing

things that we know that we need to do as a city to address issues around equity and inclusiveness, while also supporting and uplifting our workforce so san francisco can provide the services and the support necessary to make our city a better thriving city, especially as we begin to recover. human resources will be in very, very capable hands. i'm so grateful that she is willing to take on this incredible responsibility. so at this time, i would like to administer the oath of office. are you ready? >> ready. >> rb 6 feet apart? [laughter] how is that? is this okay? will we be able to hear? she needs her own microphone, doesn't she? >> all right. >> you get your own microphone. >> thank you. >> okay. do you have your right hand up? repeat after me. i carol ice and do solemnly swear to support and defend the constitution of the united states and the constitution of the state of california. against all enemies foreign and domestic, that i bear true faith and allegiance to the same, that i take this obligation freely without any mental reservations or purpose of evasion and that i will well and faithfully discharge the duty upon which i about to enter

community members held a rally outside the san francisco city hall to speak out against the surge in ce against asian americans. kron four's taylor's sacking was there. >> and that's the message of sunday's rally at san francisco city hall 14 unity members gathered to stand up against the violent attacks on asian americans. san francisco native hudson lau organize. the event can sit back and wait for politics and policies those in need for long-term. >> systemic changes right now. families are getting beaten to death in the street who do you argue with that his own moral compass for that kind of conversation. i mean, start talking to someone that things i see even okay. so right now important thing is talking to our community because we're there's a lot of fear and i don't want my people to live if you're a on to be a friend now is also representative of el nino and and wooden man. we tie in the city. he brought other martial arts gyms in groups here on sunday to do live demonstrations and teach self-defense lessons. i think it's very for our community to support this and to come back

community members held a rally outside of san francisco city hall. >> to speak out against the recent surge in violence against asian americans. proffers taylor. the second was there. >> and that's the message of sunday's rally at san francisco city hall 14 unity members gathered to stand up against the violent attacks on asian americans. san francisco native hudson lau organize. the event can sit back and wait for politics and policies those in need for long-term. >> systemic changes right now. families are getting beaten to death in the street who do you argue with that his own moral compass for that kind of conversation. i mean, start talking to someone that things i see even okay. so right now important thing is talking to our community because we're there's a lot of fear and i don't want my people to live if you're a on to be a friend now is also representative of el nino and and wooden man. we tie in the city. he brought other martial arts gyms in groups here on sunday to do live demonstrations and teach self-defense lessons. i think very for our community to support this and to

community members held a rally outside the san francisco city hall to speak out against the recent surgen violence that we've seen against asian americans. proper sailor per second has the story. >> and that's the message of sunday's rally at san francisco city hall 14 unity members gathered to stand up against the violent attacks on asian americans. san francisco native hudson lau organize. the event can sit back and wait for politics and policies those in need for long-term. >> systemic changes right now. families are getting beaten to death in the street who do you argue with that his own moral compass for that kind of conversation. i mean, start talking to someone that things i see even okay. so right now important thing is talking to our community because we're there's a lot of fear and i don't want my people to live if you're a on to be a friend now is also representative of el nino and and wooden man. we tie in the city. he brought other martial arts gyms in groups here on sunday to do live demonstrations and teach self-defense lessons. i think very for our community to support th

they were walking around san francisco city hall. a few minutes ago, i want to show you these two police vans showed up here and several officers got out and started walking around city hall as well. and, you know, but since those three guilty verdicts came down, it's been very, very quiet here. we talked to former mayor who said his reaction was a relief and putting up all this plywood was not justified. have a listen. >> this is one perspective of a black person. we now know that it may be possible when we have been victimized, as we often are, but we also know it may not be as instructional as it needs to be. >> reporter: mayor london breed released a statement which reads, in part, what this verdict does reflect is that the tide is turning in this country, although still too slowly toward accountability and justice. san francisco police are still prepared for potential demonstrations with extra officers on duty, but say they're still committed to protecting free speech. the sfpoa released a statement saying in part that the three

san francisco. the major reopening announcement from the city. >> good afternoon. >> let's get right to ann. >>announcer: at the live news desk with the latest. >>> the new rules going into effect tomorrow. san francisco basically stepping it up and taking full advantage of the orange tier. we are not changing tiers. just the city changing some of the rules that are allowed by the state right now. taking a live look at the city of san francisco where the rules go into effect at 8:00 a.m. opening up indoor events and performances and private events like conferences and receptions the city also extending guidelines for dining, outdoor bar and recreation. indoor ticketed and seated events allowed up to 35% capacity as long as people show proof of vaccination or a negative coronavirus test before they enter. outdoor venues can expand to 50%. now both indoor and outdoor venues can create vaccinated only sections with relaxed rules and if they don't want to require vacant seems that's fine. they can still open but with lower capacity. private meetings or receptions may resume indoors with up to 150

if you see him you're asked to call daly city police in san francisco, a different kind of rally was held today calling for an end to anti asian violence. fema artists from nine different schools, perform combat drills and gave demonstrations outside san francisco city hall. organizers of the asia strong events say they came up with the idea after a group discussion about the atlanta area killings and local attacks on asians realizing how #### off we are about the situation, and instead of talking about it, we were convicted to do something. i want people to walk away from today. just feeling empowered that. they can't do something and that there is a abundance of resource is if they wanted to organizers hope today's martial arts demonstration show others that being physically empowered also leads to mental empowerment, something they say their community needs more up right now. steph curry war custom sneakers at today's warriors game in atlanta to show his support for the asian american community. curry worked with the bruce lee foundation after last month's spot shootings. together

around the bay 59 in san francisco, 58 daly city, 63 alameda, mid 60s for oakland and san h to upper 60s to low 70s this afternoon. the extended forecast and what you can expect as we will warm it up as we look to friday and especially for the weekend, we are talking 80s inland saturday and especially sunday. highs will top out in the upper 80s for warmest spots. let's check with gianna for a look at traffic. how are the roadways on this thursday morning? >> getting busy for the ride into the altamont pass. we are starting to track slower speeds for the west bound 580 commute. out of tracy the brake lights are starting around mount house extending to 580 at least to grant line. it's getting crowded as you head through. speeds down to about 22 miles per hour in some spots. no accidents so that's the good news. other than that the bay area is quiet, 30 minute ride. as we look at travel times you see most major freeways are in the green with no delays or issues. that includes 80ho way, h 4, 101 out of san jose. north bound from san jose to sfo, 37 minutes. on surface streets there is po

reporter: the city of alameda requested an outside, independent investigation by the former san francisco city attorney. alameda mayor says until the findings of the investigation come out, it's too soon to fire the three officers involved, leave. >> i'm looking for ways that we can move forward, how policing can be improved. >> reporter: the mayor says she supports a public safety alternative like a program which sends civilians with mental health training to handle non-violent calls. >> the community likes to think of us as this quiet little island that's safe for some people, but we need change. we need it now. >> reporter: in alameda, melissa colorado, nbc bay area news. >>> a landlord ten gnat dispute in antioch turned deadly. police were called to a home before 11:00 this morning where they found a 52-year-old man shot outside. he died at the hospital later. another man was at the home who had a gun. police say he is just considered a person of interest at this point. >>> not just talk, but we are seeing action when it comes to protecting asian americans. today a community group handed o

the city of san francisco has come around to embrace it's musicians. for city hall, they brought in all kinds of local musicians and i got to perform at that. that was, at -- in a way, and appreciation from the city of san francisco for the musical legends. i feel like a lot of people in san francisco don't realize what resources there are at the library. we had a film series, the s.f. punk film series that i put together. it was nearly sold out every single night. people were so appreciative that someone was bringing this for them. it is free. everything in the library is free. >> it it is also a film producer who has a film coming out. maybe in 2018 about crime. what is the title of it? >> it is called san francisco first and only rock 'n' roll movie. crime, 1978. [laughter] >> when i first went to the art institute before the adventures were formed in 77, i was going to be a painter. i did not know i would turn into a punk singer. i got back into painting and i mostly do portraiture and figurative painting. one of the things about this job here is i

. >> the day after a big vaccine eligibility expansion in san francisco the city is now asking people to hold off in getting in line. good evening and thank you for joining us. >>> the closure of a main artery through golden gate park is approaching a political crossroads this evening. jfk drive has been off-limits for cars for the eastern half of the park for yearbook proponents say keeping it cut off is creating an unfair divide. >> reporter: jfk is car free and free of people and supporters of the permanent closure ask how can you not support this and opponents call it recreational redlining making it hard for low income families to get here. >> some say the concrete jungle in this kind of space is priceless and jfk drive is filled with skaters, cyclists and runners. >> my favorite part about it is the biking and the meadow. >> reporter: a large group of people and families rad lead in front of the academy of sciences calling in the city to keep it close to cars. >> this park is better when there are no cars and it is a safety issue. >> reporter: the organizer is known as the godfa

thank you much. >> all right. >>> a live look outside at san francisco where a walking teddy bear hopes to reach the cityhis weekend. yes, a teddy bear. we've been following this story all week long. look at this guy. he's dressed in a giant bear suit making the trek from san francisco since april 4th. >> he could barely get a word out before people wanting to get a chance it talk to him. take a look. >> got people right here. >> clearly very popular there. that fan base. 33-year-old jesse lario designed the costume. move over forest gump, and those worndown nikes. some people have been stopping to walk with him. gianna, he told you bear brains is working, planning his next trip already. >> he's doing another adventure. he's going to announce it tomorrow when he gets to san francisco. isn't he the cutest thing? he was so nice, too. so adorable. is he okay? is he safe with the cars driving by. kind of worried about the guy. >> i know. i have that thought. he's always did the people looking out for him, bringing him food and even putting chairs out for him to take a rest. >> he needs to rest his feet. that

she is live outside of san francisco city hall. any reaction from city officials? the mayor and the police chief spoke out about the verdict with the chief saying this verdict might bring closure to some families who felt like they did not receive justice from this system and the call now is for more convictions in police brutality cases. this group gathered in the mission district in response to the verdict saying they hope to see more convictions in cases where police use deadly force. san francisco's mayor said she knelt surprised by the verdict. >> we've seen these tragedies play themselves out all over this country for so many years. one of the first times i really felt there was accountability and there was justice. >> reporter: san francisco's district attorney tweeted about the case is saying, quote, i'm relieved by the verdict today but also know this doesn't heal the pain in george floyd's family suffered. for does it relieve the pain of the family of daunte wright, adam toledo and others and said that we must work to it end systemic racism in our legal s

the program could become an example for other cities. >> san francisco has been a leader. we know that we can't just operate in our own bubble and make changes to support and uplift the environment without making sure that we are demonstrating how it can be done for others to follow. >> san francisco's carbon emissions have already fallen 41% below its 1990 levels. >> that's a start. >>> coming up wi, giantdodger thbe trying out for ingh li after a batts defily shocked when ifound out. someday, looking back on the pandemic, you'll want to be proud to say i did everything i could. i found the strength. i looked out for everyone. i did what i could to keep my family safe. while covid-19 is in the air, please, protect yourself and others. wear a mask, keep your distance, and get vaccinated when it's your turn. santa clara county. stay strong. spread hope. (suspenseful music) (air whooshing) funny thing happened this year. my sales team went remote leaving everyone feeling a little... le butle thrt with gong even shows us what our top reps are doing. so now the whole team's do

around the bay, 58 in san francisco, 56daly city. the east bay shoreline, 64 in alameda, 65 for oakland and 65 for san leandro. for the north bay, mid-70s for those afternoon highs. here's the extended forecast and what you can expect as we are looking at temperatures very silar for your wednesday, thursday and for friday. so, again, not a ofchange. but there we go with that cooldown as we look ahead to the weekend with shower chances for sunday into monday of next week. let's check in for a look at traffic. how are the roadways out there? >>reporter: well, getting a little bit busy this morning, especially if you're headed towards the altamont pass. westbound 580 starting to slow down just a bit. we are tracking some speeds less than 30 miles an hour in some spots on that westbound 580 commute this morning. so if you are a super commuter and getting ready to head out the door, heads up. we're already starting to see that crowding happen out of tracy, 205 getting onto 580. travel time 32 minutes 205 towards 680. east shore freeway all

. >>> orange is the fun in san francisco. city ready for new life on the first night of a modified orange tier. that means eased seating restrictions and new closing time for indoor restaurants. as sergio quintana tells us, lots of merchants are not rushing to pack their places with people just yet. >> reporter: on valencia street in mission, plenty out to enjoy friday night, modified rules allow eight people at tables outdoors and indoor restaurants can stay open later. patricia is seeing new faces. >> people who have been vaccinated who haven't been out, they're completely new to the game, they haven't been out but feel safer now. >> reporter: says she's not going to be loosen her rules much yet. customers are finally comfortable right now. under the expanded orange tier venues can loosen restrictions further but everyone we've checked in with says they're taking a cautious approach to this. ♪♪ >> reporter: in dogpatch neighborhood event may look like outdoor music venue, only allowed 50 guests but been a restaurant space allowe

right now, our city of san francisco is in dyer need of two representations. every day, we have more families become ineligible with less child care spots available in the city. if you remember, prop c ruling is, working with the community in the office of early education to see how spending happens from those dollars. and, if appointed, i will do everything in my power to expand c.a.c. involvement as well as the impact across this great city. one of the things i wanted to mention and i know there's a rule around out of residency, but i want the body to know that in 2000, i was gentrified out of san francisco with my three sons but since then, and for 40 years i've been committed -- i've committed my life work to this city and children and families across ymca work. community on top of the hill trying to get some work done. he wanted to get some work done in his community and now children's counsel of san francisco. i am a life-long san franciscan. i just live outside of our city and i really believe that when you spend twelve hours in the city you really do li

>> reporter: the city of alameda requested an outside independent investigation by former san francisco city attorney. >> it is far more complex and far different from the george floyd situation. these officers were highly attentive to the issue of positional asphyxiation. >> these officers saw an individual who was a criminal when they should have seen an individual who needed help. >> reporter: all three officers are on paid administrative leave. cheryl hurd, "today in the bay." >>> 4:37 now and to the vaccine rollout, moderna's covid vaccine is currently allowed to be stored in a refrigerator for up to 30 days. the company now says new data shows it can actually remain effective for up to three months in those refrigerated temperatures. the company argues that if federal regulators agree it would boost distribution to less accessible places. johnson & johnson's vaccine has a similar life. for pfizer it's just five days. >>> contra costa county is administering the johnson & johnson vaccine again but some folks are opting not to get it. the u.s. put it on pause earlier this month after rep

san francisco today, and this one focused. on self defense, martial artists from nine different schools representing various disciplines, performed combat drills and gave demonstrations outside san francisco cityodwin time movie taiji jester, judo and the may the asia strong. event was the brainchild of hudson, leo and friends after a gr local attacks on asians realizing how #### off we are about the situation, and instead of talking about it, we were convicted to do something. leo, a long time student and self described martial arts fanatic, came up with the idea of an event to help the community realize its collective strength and empower people to learn toe literally combat violence themselves. a lot of things are hot. i mean, people are getting attacked. people don't even want to go outside of their house. this hurts our community. there were speakers from the podium and to motivate and show compassion. but the demonstrations were there to show people there are resource is to help them learn to be less fearful and more confident if self protection becomes necessary, one of the more than 200 attendees told us she liked the idea of making such a variety of demonstrations easily accessible to

of the residents of san francisco don't think the sfpuc should rely on weakening the clean water act to make its case. i have a lot of respect for many of the things san francisco city attorney's office has done in the last decade. it is work on gay marriage helped change the world. you should expect better from the office and work on your behalf and exercise more oversight as its client. please disavow the legal arguments attacking 401. appealing conditions is one thing attacking environmental law is another. thank you very much. >> thank you for your comments. next caller two minutes to speak to item 4. >> good afternoon. i am virginia, president of san mateo harbor board of commissioners. thank you for working on the challenging water issues. collaboration is needed to develop policies to use water. last wednesday the county wide elected governing body in san mateo county adopted resolution help by endorsing the bay delta plan. the resolution using signs for flow in the rivers to restore the health of the salmon and wildlife. it recognizes that san mateo county salmon fishing provide jobs across a variety of sectors to nearby restaurants and fish possessing facil

around the bay 61 in san francisco, daley city topping out at 59, mid6o's alameda, oakland and for the north bay. 70's to even about 80 degrees in napa. >>> good morning. 49er head coach kyle shanahan was asked if jimmy will still be a 49ers when the nfl draft comes to an end this weekend. >> i can't guarantee that anyone in the world will be alive sunday so i can't guarantee who will be on the roster. >> while we don't know his immediate future what we do know is on thursday the 49ers will draft his replacement with the third pick. likely it'll be either alabama's mack jones, justin field or trey lance but shanahan isn't tipping his hand. >> i do go to restaurants. i do go to my kid's soccer game. every person, whether it's a referee, umpire, another parent, everybody has a strong opinion. most people let me know. >> you think >>> how about baseball. a giant's out fielder will be out the week with a strained oblique. last night the giants didn't need his bat or glove. check it out. strange things happen on the full moon like the giants breaking. bottom of the 2nd. san francisco up 6-0

thank you, chief scott, for all that you do and that the san francisco police department does to keep our city safe. it really does take a village, and this is the village that held themselves together to take care of the people of san francisco. you should all be so proud of what you've been able to accomplish. it has made a difference, it has saved lives, and we're going to look back on this moment, and people are going to say where were you during the 1920 global pandemic -- what year? i told you i was up since 6:00 in the morning. where were you during the 2020 global pandemic? and so many of you are going to have a story to tell, and how incredible this city was and how we stood together. thank you for standing strong, thank you all so much for your steadfast leadership and advocacy and work in keeping our city together. i'm so honored to represent you as the mayor of what i think is the most incredible city anywhere in the world. so as we reopen, let's get back to work. [applause] >> the hon. london breed: but we will celebrate soon. thank you all so much. take care. [applause] >> i try