you can watch it live here on abc 7 and wherever you stream coming up next we'll dig into san francisco's parking enforcement or just driving enforcement problem our media partners at the san francisco standard will jo three two one'e ever driven in san francisco whether you live here or not, you probably noticed that bad drivers are growing problem and it seems like very little is being done about it. but is that perception or reality our media partners at the san francisco standard have published and article finding traffic enforcement in the city virtually fell off a cliff during the pandemic joining us now to talk about the story is annie gauss editor. for the standard. hi andy good to see you. good to see you, too. so how do the traffic enforcement numbers look these days? well, your viewers can go read our story because in that we embed a chart that shows just how dramatic the drop-off has been. so, you know, it's really been a slow decline for the past several years, but it really dropped off a clip particularly in in the pandemic. you know, i think i checked the last month where there was

san francisco fire department member and i'm here. >> hello, my name is jamie harper. in this episode, we are featuring the park locations in your very own backyard. this is your chance to find your heart in san francisco with someone special. golden gate park's largest body of water is this lake, a popular spot for strolling and paddling around in boats, which can be rented. created in 1893, it was designed foreboding and -- for boating. it is named for the wild strawberries that once flores. a pleasant trail follows the perimeter past huntington falls, 110 foot waterfall. two bridges connect the trail to the island. the climb to the hills summit, the highest point in golden gate park at more than four hundred feet. you can get quinces of the western side of the city through -- glimpes of the western side of city through a thick trees. the lake is ada accessible. it has a peaceful atmosphere where you can enjoy a warm day. walk along the lake and watched many ducks, and swans, and seagulls. it is a tranquil spot to stroll, enjoy each other's company, and sail away. many couples come here to take a ride around

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it makes the opening of any new san francisco park a milestone. one pushes the limits of possibility. >> you have the picnic tables. >> reporter: the city trust will officially usher the public onto its newest creation, the 14 acre park built over twin traffic tunnels on the side of the former dwell drive. >> we created a new piece of parkland. it is really unique in that regard. >> reporter: it's classic. everything else is brand-new. thousands of plants to space age looking benches. >> it will be like little spaceships. >> reporter: there is a campfire. >> get the tickets to your campfire. >> reporter: there is a terrorist were park goers can bring a blanket. not a screen in sight. >> you can do it and like see it. >> reporter: there is a new playground , with structures made from logs and stones meant to turn city kids onto the joys of national parks. >> this is how we build a culture that is connected to the natural world and the national parks. >> reporter: along with the opening of battery bluff park, it marks the transformation of this part

dan: a san francisco parking nightmare story like you have never hear >> building a better bay area, moving forward, finding solutions, this is abc 7 news. this is abc 7 news. >> it is the most amazing place i have been to. dan: the oak fire burning to the east has leveled dozens of structures. some mariposa county residents learning their homes are in ruins. i'm dan ashley. ama: i'm ama daetz. firefighters are gaining ground on the oak fire after it exploded in mariposa county. it is the largest wildfire this year in california, having scorched 17,000 acres west of yosemite park. the fire has destroyed buildings including homes. we learned no one has been injured. flames are threatening thousands of homes, leading people ordered to evacuate. drought is one of the main reasons the fir the bark beetle infestation created fuel. ama: the conditions are challenging firefighters. it is hot and the fire is burning in steep, rugged terrain. dan: we spoke with the fire victim today. reporter: one thing is important to keep in mind, at this time last night containment was at 0%. today firefig

the presidio tunnel tops park is exactly as advertised and more. san francisco's, situated on top of a pair of tunnels leading to the golden gate bridge, presidio tunnel tops is an amazing opportunity to take back what was freeway and make it into this beautiful area. it's going to support biodiversity because these are native plants, and it's going to support the health of all of us and the happiness because who isn't happy coming out here. the park, set to open officially this weekend is the culmination of the billion dollar per cdo parkway project. the previous doyle drive was built in 1936. but after 75 years was found to be seismically unsafe. san francisco county transportation authority said that presented them with a unique opportunity to rethink on how this space could be used by 2015. the old roadway had been demolished and replaced with tunnels. those tunnels eventually covered with earth. what we have emerged with is a safer roadway. and also one that no longer works against but rather works with the beauty of the proceeding, geo, and it also created a

she loves our hearts and she understands our parks are what's great about san francisco . use] so we named this award after william hall because of his vision .), the sky. for public parks and his understanding of how parks improve our health and sense of community that was 150 years ago and flashforward to what we've all been through over the past couple of years and the pandemic and how precious was william hall in understanding the role of public health. it's kept this city healthy and saying that each of you showed up every day. the financial district shut down but this parks department did notshut down during the pandemic . [applause] a quick bit about mister hall. we understand the moment and he was the first state engineer in california and designed golden gate park more than 150 years ago . he and john mclaren both transformed our lands which was little more than us and do. federal parts came here and said you can't go the park in this place and he left john mclaren figured it out . they turned us into a vibrant gathering place and an international treasure. we cele

the only way out, going back into san francisco history. parking in san francisco -- >> is insane. many sparked -- cars. i got hit with $2000 of parking tickets. michael: for judy and ed, it seems especially hard. they live on the steep hill where parking can be a gravity defying challenge. they could slip into their driveway and park on their car pad, which they have been doing every day for the past 36 years. but not anymore. >> we got this email that we cannot park on the parking pad anymore. michael: the couple got this ticket for parking in their own driveway. >> it was surprising to say the least. michael: and with anna norma's fine, -- an enormous fine if they didn't get their car off their car pad. but it was no mistake. and no ordinary parking ticket. it came from the city planning department, telling them it is illegal to park in the front yard of a house. >> and if we were found parking there again, it would be a $1500 fine. michael: they quickly pulled the car out, but it didn't make any sense. >> where you taking away something that has great utility to us and our neigh

keeping its nonprofit status. >>> this weekend you'll have a chance to check out a brand-new park in san francisco. >> this is years in the making. a ribbon cutting tomorrow for the presidio tops. the park opens this sunday. the 14 acres of parkland sits on top of the tunnels that carry traffic to and from the golden gate bridge. it will have views of the bay, a children's play area and space for food trucks. planning for the park began in 2014. the work started in 2019 but was delayed by covid, like a lot of other things. the price tag is $100 million. we'll have more on the park's grand opening on kpix.com. >>> today the assistant secretary to the interior for parks and wildlife was in san francisco. she is touting efforts to upgrade parks and create new ones. including picnic areas, play areas and basketball courts. >> how we can use the outdoors to help communities not just connect with nature, but to connect with each other and to become communities again. and that's what i heard this morning. and that's what so touched me about the work that's being done in san francisco. >> so far a nationw

new one a day multi+. . >>> we have a lot of great parks in san francisco. great playgrounds. e is a new space for the public to enjoy in the city starting this weekend. the long awaited presidio tunnel tops officially opens sunday. the park spans 14 acres on top of the tunnels that carry traffic to and from the golden gate bridge. it features sweeping views of the bay, a children's play area and food trucks. >>> federal investments are about to transform part of san francisco's bayview neighbor. >> the assistant secretary of the interior for fish and wildlife and parks visited san francisco today to tout the project. it will bring community gardens, picnics and play areas and baseball courts to the k casey jones playground. a nationwide initiative invested more than $61 million in 26 cities so far this year. >>> after the break, the oakland singer/songwriter taking th big tobacco's cigarette butts filter practically nothing and are made of microplastic fibers that are toxic and cunning. they may seep into water and food, and air, too. and the smaller microplastics get, the mor

the san francisco park commission accepted a $100,000 gift from the estate to build a memorial in honorrea. the city and county of san francisco contributed an additional $200,000 and the stadium was built in a year. in the 1930s it was home to several colleges such as usf, santa clara and st. mary's for competition and sporting. in 1946 it became home to the san francisco 49ers where they played nearly 25 years. the stayed de yam sat 60,000 fans. many caught game the rooftops and houses. the niners played the last game against the dallas cowboys january 3, 1971 before moving to candlestick park. the stadium hosted other events before demolition in 1989. it suffered damages from the earthquake. it was reconstructed to seat 10,000 fans with an all weather track, soccer field and scoreboards. it hosts many northern california football championship games. local high schools sacred heart and mission high school used the field for home games. the rivalry football games are sometimes played here. today it is a huge free standing element, similar to the original featuring tall pink columns at

much of the park is devoted to connecting young people with nature. >> reporter: at the edge of san francisco's newest park, a sort of focus group was hard at work splashing, climbing, putting the new out post playground through the paces. >> looks good. it's relatively new. everything is nice and not all beat up. >> reporter: it is nice and new, but not really new at all. nearly everything is made from old logs, stones, things found in nature. >> it's a different experience. it's not your traditional playground, right. it's more outdoorsy. >> reporter: that love of the great outdoors is just what the presidio hopes will connect with its young visitors. >> we're hoping this is a kind of practice ground for kids who maybe haven't been out to those big nature national parks. >> reporter: it turns out practice can get a little messy. >> we are doing a test run and we are bringing in groups of kids to test it out. learning they love to get dirty. >> yeah. >> reporter: everything is meant to be touched, climbed on, wrestled with. >> reporter: the outpost is one piece of the new 14-acre tunnels top p

san francisco. it takes place sunday golden gate park.o register, call the number on your screen or visit the website. the fundraising walk benefits divers hiv-aids beneficiaries, each delivering essentia ama: los angeles is getting ready for baseball's all-star game. it is still five days labor fans are already getting into the swing of things at way ballpark. as a fan experience event at the l.a. convention center. get all the graphs from cash you can get out of -- you can get autographs, check out the world series trophy or the world's biggest baseball. some young players from compton got to experience the park before officially opening. >> along with the all-star game is play ballpark. this is an opportunity for the fans to be able to have a close opportunity to seecelebrate it. ama: play ballpark will be open starting saturday. -- are required. the giants open up their final series before the all-star break. larry beil is here with sports. larry: ama, the giants taking on the first-place milwaukee brewers. and they go extras, extras,

san francisco. it takes place sunday golden gate park.gister, call the number on your screen or visit the website. the fundraising walk benefits divers hiv-aids beneficiaries, each delivering essential programs to the community. my tribe has lived on this land for 12,000 years. we call it oleyumi. you call it california. our land, our culture, our people once expansive, now whittled down to a small community. only one proposition supports california tribes like ours. while providing hundreds of millions in yearly funding to finally address homelessness in california. vote yes on 27. tax online sports betting and protect tribal sovereignty and help californians that are hurting the most. ama: los angeles is getting ready for baseball's all-star game. it is still five days labor fans are already getting into the swing of things at way ballpark. as a fan experience event at the l.a. convention center. get all the graphs from cash you can get out of -- you can get autographs, check out the world series trophy or the world's biggest baseball.

two running off. >>> brand new park in san francisco. >> long time coming. esidio tunnel top, the park will have amazing views of the bay, childrens play area and space for food trucks. >> planning began in 2014. cutting ceremony for tomorrow. got to love the views, if you can see them. >>> right, this evening the fog rolled in, typical. but enjoy the fog, it's one of the features of our city. it's certainly present this evening around the bay and along the coast. look at what we expect as we head into the weekend. locally dense fog spreading out, not going to last long tomorrow, it's shallow layer, dissipate quickly. temperatures will warm up and i believe my weather computer got stuck. step offscreen and should be able to fix it click something. see if that actually happens. and try again. still looking at dense fog, there we go. other headline, hotter inland, back to normal most of next week. and temperatures. there's the fog hiding buildings of downtown san francisco. you know it's live, if that was recorded, would have started over. 66 in concord, number

san francisco's newest park is set to officially open tomorrow, but there was a soft opening today.wesome house speaker nancy pelosi and mayor london breed both took part in a ribbon-cutting ceremony at presidio tunneltops. it's the new federal parkland built right on top of the presidio parkway tunnel. you can see here sky 7 flew over the 14 acre park which offers spectacular views of the golden gate bridge tunnel tops also connects two of the presidio's main areas the main post section and the chrissy field waterfront area below. okay, get ready for something sweet tomorrow happens to be national ice cream day. yeah, baskin-robbins carvel and dairy queen are among the chains with deals and freebies. but if you are looking for something a little more exotic salt and straw is offering its brand new m culinary perfume as a free topping tomorrow for a few. yeah. i'm intrigued but a little unsure he intent is to add a sense of smell to the ice cream eating experience if you are tempted by cocoa spring blossom or citrus. this could be you whenever i hear perfume though. i think of somet

an inflatable obstacle course while others opted to shoot some hoops. >>> the tunnel tops park in san franciscoopens tomorrow. and ahead of that local officials were on hand today for a ribbon cutting. they started planning the park back in 2014. new tunnel park, which is on top of, you know, what used to be the old 101 -- >> tunnel. >> it is on top of a tunnel. ergo the name. look at that. i've never seen an aerial of that. i drive under it all the time. it's got beautiful views of the golden gate bridge. amazing what happens when you get a drone out there. a north bay dog training school is celebrating a milestone birthday in style. check it out. san francisco's -- sorry. san rafael's guide dogs for the blind is celebrating its 80th anniversary with an '80s-themed party. the event was a blast from the past. lots of four-legged friends wearing their best tracksuits, neon leg warmers and a little squeak toy. >> cue the squeak toy. >> the annual event returned in person today after the pandemic put it on hold for two years. >> look at that. >> sweet. >> four-legged friends. best friends of all.

the presidio tunnel tops park is exactly as advertised and more. san francisco's newest park, situated on top of a pair of tunnels leading to the golden gate bridge, presidio tunnel tops is an amazing opportunity to take back what was freeway and make it into this beautiful area. it's going to support biodiversity because these are native plants, and it's going to support the health of all of us and the happiness because who isn't happy coming out here. the park, set to open officially this weekend is the culmination of the billion dollar per cdo parkway project. the previous doyle drive was built in 1936. but after 75 years was found to be seismically unsafe. san francisco county transportation authority said that presented them with a unique opportunity to rethink on how this space could be used by 2015. the old roadway had been demolished and replaced with tunnels. those tunnels eventually covered with earth. what we have emerged with is a safer roadway. and also one that. no longer works against but rather works with the beauty of the proceeding, e o, and it a

san francisco's newest park is officially set to open. >> 3, 2, 1.ncy pelosi and the mayor took part in a ceremony yesterday. today, everyone is invited to head over for the grand opening for the public good will be food music, that of other activities -- food, music, other activities. it connects two of the main areas, the main post section and the waterfront area below. heads up if you are heading to danville for the car show. several streets in downtown will be closed from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. if you are wondering about parking, dental is offering free parking around the venue. the car show starts at 11:00 and will be over by 4:00 but the crews will need an hour or so to clean up so all downtown streets should reopen by 5:00 p.m. lisa: nice and sunny away from the coast right now. it is about 60 degrees here. highs in the mid-seventies with an afternoon sea breeze but still well into the 90's inland. we will get a little cooler throughout the week. it will take some time. i will have the details, coming up. jobina: also next, a chance to get the

liz: parking is always a challenge but for one couple it turned into a deep dive into san francisco. hael finney has their perplexing story. michael: parking in san francisco. >> there is not enough parking. ouarind -- find a spot and get a ticketet onne micelair. -- michael: for ed and judy craine, it seems unfair. they have parked on their hand every day for the past 36 years, but not anymore. ed: we got the email that we can't park on the parking pad and i said that is crazy. michael: i got this for parking in their own driveway. judy: it was very surprising. michael: it came with a $1542 fine plus another $250 a day if they didn't get the car off of their car pad. judy: i wrote back and thought there was a mistake. michael: there is no mistake and no ordinary parking ticket. it came from city planning department saying it is illegal to park in the front yard of a house. judy: if we were found parking there again it would be $1500 fine. chl:car out but none of it made sense. ed: why are you taking or something has great utility for ninfothe chl: as far ay nelwas used for e was buil

as nbc bay area shows us, much of the park is connecting young people with nature. >> reporter: at the edge of the san francisco's newest park, a sort of focus group was hard at work. splashing, climbing, putting the new outpost playground through the paces. >> it looks good. it's relatively new. everything is all nice and not beat up. >> reporter: it is nice and new, but not new at all. nearly everything is made from old logs, stones, things found in nature. >> it's a different experience. it's not your traditional playground, right. it's like more outdoorsy. >> reporter: that love of the great outdoors is just what the presidio hopes will connect with its young visitors. >> we are hoping this is a kind of practice ground for kids who maybe haven't been out to the big nature national parks. >> reporter: it turns out practice can get a little messy. >> we're doing a test run and we're bringing in groups of kids to actually test it out. learning they love to get dirty. >> yeah. >> everything is meant to be touched, climbed on, wrestled with. >> reporter: the outpost is one piece of the new 14-acre tunnel tops park

the presidio tunnel tops park is exactly as advertised and more. san francisco'swest park, situated on top of a pair of tunnels leading to the golden gate bridge, presidio tunnel tops is an amazing opportunity to take back what was freeway and make it into this beautiful area. it's going to support biodiversity because these are native plants, and it's going to support the health of all of us and the happiness because who isn't happy coming out here. the park set to open officially this weekend is the culmination of the billion dollar per cdo parkway project. the previous doyle drive was built in 1936. but after 75 years was found to be seismically unsafe. san francisco county transportation authority said that presented them with a unique opportunity to rethink on how this space could be used by 2015. the old roadway had been demolished and replaced with tunnels. those tunnels eventually covered with earth. what we have emerged with is a safer roadway. and also one that. no longer works against but rather works with the beauty of the proceeding, geo, and it also

after years of construction, san francisco's newest park is finally open. we take you there. >>> the news at 6:00 starts now. thank you for joining us. at this hour, police in the east bay are still trying to track down the person who opened fire inside a bowling alley filled with children at birthday parties and others just enjoying their saturday night. one person died, two others were hurt and tonight we are learning more about that man who died. nbc bay area stephanie is live at granada bowl in livermore with the latest. stephanie? >> reporter: family members have identified the man that was killed here at granada bowl as 28-year-old antonio vargas. here is a picture of the victim. his father created a go fund me page to help with his funeral expenses. his family says they are shocked and completely devastated. antonio is the only fatal victim. the other two were taken to the hospital and are expected to be okay. both of them are also males in their 20s. police say all three victims and the shooter knew each other and were at the bar inside granada bowl

to a $650 prepaid card with a qualifying bundle. >>> this sunday a highly anticipated park is opening in san francisco. the presidio's 14-acre tunnel tops park is built over those twin traffic tunnels we know about right above the former parkway. classic views, but everything else is brand new. there's a new playground, even a field station to learn about nature. along with the recent opening of the battery book park, it makes the transformation of the scenic northern edge of san francisco. opening day this weekend, sunday 10:00 a.m. and by the way, the opening ceremony, i believe is saturday, hosted by our own janelle wang, abelong with the mayor, and i believe speaker nancy pelosi in town as well. really a great weekend in san francisco. >> we'll get a little fog in there, sun mixing in. jeff is with us to talk about the fire in benicia. there's a lot of smoke right now. >>> and the forward progress has been stopped. at least 50% containment. those firefighters watching hot spots. 72 degrees. wind gusts to about 20. this is continuing to push the smoke towards pierce. tomorrow wind gusts 10 to 20. y

play out, it isn't a random selection of judges -- >> so it wasn't coincidence they went to san francisco? parks yes. my least favorite tiger. that judge out there. [laughter] it played out in those jurisdictions in it was predicable. it was critical, the changes that president trump himself made to the ninth circuit. of all the circuits in the judge shopping context. as a backstop for the judge shopping. we can talk a bit about it as we go on. the main new mexico program ruling -- the remain in mexico program ruling has some nuggets. >> before i get to joe, if you have questions we have cards in the back to write the questions on after the back and will take questions. you were general counsel at uscis. doj is the lawyer in court defending the government, but presumably you were constantly harried by these lawsuits. >> my office had attorneys involved in all these cases and we were constantly involved in the settlement negotiations and reviewing all of the incoming litigation. it was a coordinated effort. whatever we did, we were expected to be sued. it didn't matter if it was a policy memo or

thinking, this will be an issue another year two years. >> reporter: in san jose, max darrow, kpix 5. >>> the tunnel tops park in san francisco'sn tomorrow. officials were on hand for a ribbon cutting. they started planning in fw2014. it includes 14 acres of parks and trails and picnic areas, and of course new and stunning views of the golden gate bridge. >> absolutely. >>> first alert meteorologist darren peck is joining us now with the latest on some fires, especially the marsh fire in the pittsburg area right now. >> another water front story that's maybe not as pleasant as that one. but the smoke that's going through that part of contra costa county has been a problem, and just take a look at the live picture. that is live. this is from our camera that sits on mount diablo, looking out past pittsburg. you can see the old power plant there. you can see the smoke still coming off of the marsh fire, and we recorded a time lapse of this from the morning. it's just been going like that all day. it did get a little better in the afternoon. it started to pick up within the last few hours. and if we look at the air quality sensors

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. >> today was the annual aids walk san francisco, but monkeypox was also on the minds of everyone. >> reporter: aids walk san francisco was back at golden gate parkile also acknowledging the work that still needs to be done, especially at a time when communities are navigating one health challenge after another. >> people are living longer. it is no longer a death sentence. when i started in '89, it was a death sentence. >> reporter: with 1,500 people participating, the aids walk contributed to the millions of dollars raised over the years to get better treatment and make prevention possible. >> people are still getting infected. people are still dying, so we still need to fight this fight. >> reporter: but a search for a cure continues as memories of those lost to the virus stay with these team members and the aids quilt on display sunday. >> we have companies doing testing and all these pharmaceutical companies that are trying to find cures for these. >> reporter: decades of research helped them take on covid-19. as both responses continue, yet another new challenge this year, monkeypox. >> we do not have enough vaccine in san francisco. the on

happening tomorrow a ribbon cutting ceremony for a brand new park with stunning views. this is san francisco's tunnel tops park. you're watching a time lapse of how it all came together. our very own janelle wang will be a part of the ceremony along with mayor london breed and speaker of the house nancy pelosi. that's tomorrow at 10:30. the park opens to the public on sunday. >>> tonight the san francisco symphony took their show on the road leaving symphony hall for sanford. performing under the stars at frost amphitheater at the sanford campus. a nice crowd on hand. a part of the sympathy's friday night summer series at sanford. it will continue through july. that's nice. wow. beautiful night to be out there listening to the symphony. >> fantastic. it sounds so relaxing. did they record themselves? can we hear it? >> there you go. >> or even a nice glass of water. it will be getting hot as you can see on the weather chart that i put together and high pressure will build in from the seat. we will also get some fog at the coastline to give us a wide mix in temperatures. let's go ahead and take

san mateo bridge camera. it's foggy out there this morning with some drizzle, we have those wipers on. we all know parking is always a challenge in san francisco. but for one couple, it turned into a deep dive into san francisco history. they were slapped with a huge fine for parking in their own driveway, as they have for decades. michael finney has their perplexing story. >> absolutely outrageous. >> parking in san francisco -- >> too many cars -- >> a difficult part of life here. you find a spot, get a ticket anyway. >> $2000 worth of parking tickets. >> it seems wrong. >> for judy and ed, it seems especially wrong. >> we park in that driveway every day and every night. >> they live on this steep hill, where parking can be a gravity to -- gravity defying challenge, but they can slip into their driveway -- but not anymore. >> we cannot park on the parking pad anymore. i said what, that's crazy? >> the couple got this ticket for parking in their own driveway. >> it was surprising, to say the least. >> and it came with an enormous fine. 1540 two dollars plus another 250 dollars per day if they did not get the car off their car pad. >> i wrote

around the reggie: officials will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new public park and community space for san franciscote overlooking the ocean and golden gate bridge. the park includes paths to walk on and areas for kids to play. the park open sunday at 10:00 a.m. there will be a dj, dancers and some pop food and drink vendors. jobina: krispy kreme is celebrating its 95th birthday. it is offering a sweet deal on doughnuts. if you by any dozen, you will get an original glazed dozen for just $.85. it is good for in person and online orders. the deal is good at all 10 krispy kreme locations in the bay area. reggie: now that is all i want. if there is a little oat milk, i am not mad. i might have to do something later on for us. two nighttime spectaculars at disneyland going away. jobina: new concerns about the ba.5 covid subvariant. reggie: as we had to break at 6:27, a live look outside. >> building a better bay area, moving forward, finding solutions, this is abc 7 news. reggie: now at 6:30. from panic to preparation. we will show you the way counties are handling monkeypox vaccinations. jobina: do you

san francisco's newest park is now open to the public.tting ceremony happened over the weekend at the presidio tunnel tops the moment marking the end of a decades long project. you can now enjoy 14 additional acres in the golden gate. national recreational area. it includes a green space over the concrete tunnels that lead to the golden gate bridge. house speaker nancy pelosi, a mayor london breed, attended that celebration. i think everyone who's responsible for making this tape. table tops event. >> the celebration that it deserves to be having the incredible leadership of speaker nancy pelosi who fought for what the people of this city wanted to see this place become. >> no longer the freeway. it once was no longer the limited access army base it used to be. but open place for all to enjoy. all right. and a good time out there. the park officially opened to the public on sunday with events planned for the whole family to enjoy. >> these events are scheduled throughout the summer. so if you get some time, make sure you head on down ther

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parks. the top three will get to a final vote. san francisco'sl officially open tomorrow. the ribbon-cutting was six years in the making. the project began with a construction of the presidio parkway which opened in 2015. there are 14 acres of park with thousands of native plants, benches made from falling trees and even a playground. the aids walk 2020 returns to golden gate park tomorrow. to register, call the number on your screen or visit sf .aidswalk.net. abc 7 is a proud sponsor and coverage will start sunday at 9:00 a.m. with abc 7 news news anchor dan ashley. at 10:00 a.m., the walk will kickoff on the abc 7 bay area streaming app. turning to the weath now. lisa is tracking our forecast. for those heading up to the aids walk how was the weather shaping up? lisa: looks fantastic. i just checked mount tam and mount diablo. 84 and 86 respectively are ready with 6% relative humidity. when you're underneath the inversion we are good with the cool temperatures, the higher relative humidity in the onshore flow. going above the inversion, above 1

san francisco. hundreds of people gathered golden gate park on sunday kron. 4 s camila barco was there. >> back for k. san francisco has raised more than $700,000 to help people who have been impacted by hiv aids. aids walk. san francisco return for the first time in 2 years with a new 5 k route at golden gate park sunday morning the event is a step in the right direction to ending aids epidemic that has killed 36 million people around the world. according to the world health organization supporting her nephew. >> yeah, yeah. so she said it was important to her that you need to join the unit comments. she only agreed and i thought, well, i'm grateful for it for some. the fight against hiv is personal. others like alicia lopez and kathy marquee came out to show their support for people impacted by the deadly disease. i have friends and family that have been affected by. >> hiv aids. felt really called aids walk, started back in 1987 cents. then it has raised close to 96 million dollars. >> that money has benefited dozens of organizations providing services to hiv aids patients in the bay area. your s

happening today, san francisco's newest park is officially open.yesterday house speaker nancy pelosi and mayor london breed both took part in a ribbon-cutting ceremony at presidio tunnel tops, a new federal parkland built right on top of the presidio parkway tunnel. sky 7 flew over the park. let's check in with lisa. lisa: anywhere close to the breach you will notice a lot of fog out there. you're going to get partly sunny conditions through the afternoon. there is the tech of low clouds and the marine layer. temperatures in the upper 70's. numbers were well into the 80's and 90's. two more russian missile attacks on ukrainian cities. in a community effort enrichment as volunteers mornings are our time, and i couldn't let stiff joints slow me down. so i started taking osteo bi-flex every day because it has joint shield... ...clinically shown to improve joint comfort within 7 days. osteo bi-flex - available at your local retailer and club. ♪♪ at usaa we've been called too exclusive because we only serve those who've honorably served. all ranks. all

the presidio tunnel tops park is exactly as advertised and more. san francisco's newest park, situated on top of a pair of tunnels leading to the golden gate bridge, presidio tunnel taps is an amazing opportunity to take back what was freeway and make it into this beautiful area. it's going to support biodiversity because these are native plants, and it's going to support the health of all of us and the happiness because who isn't happy coming out here. the park set to open officially this weekend is the culmination of the billion dollar per cdo parkway project. the previous doyle drive was built in 1936. but after 75 years was found to be seismically unsafe. san francisco county transportation authority said that presented them with a unique opportunity to rethink on how this space could be used by 2015. the old roadway had been demolished and replaced with tunnels. those tunnels eventually covered with earth. what we have emerged with is a safer roadway. and also one that. no longer works against but rather works with the beauty of the proceeding, geo, and it al

doors, let's take you live to san francisco where the assistant secretary for fish and wildlife is making a program within the agency that is helping san francisco create new parks and upgrade existing ones. the news conference now underway. we are monitoring it. this is part of the biden/harris administration to give everyone access to green spaces and the outdoors. >>> this weekend, a chance to shop for a good cause. h and m is one of the 600 stores posting a pie from a black woman popped up this weekend, a national nonprofit that aims to provide tools to help black women owned businesses succeed. the organization provides funding and educational programs and has since 2016. founder nikki porter says buying from a black woman helps businesses florists and the community an opportunity to shop local. >> so often we see things online or we say we want to support. it is how you uplift and help the community support. >> this is on bay street starting at noon. >>> a firefighter safe after falling down an elevator shaft while fighting a fire that started just before 4:30 this morning on sea cliff avenue. he was rescued and is expected to be okay. the cause of e fire

that site will comprise 14 acres of new national park in san francisco. the presidio tunnel tops will include scenic overlooks of the golden gate bridge and the city. it will also have various paths, gardens, a campfire circle, picnic grounds and more. it opens on sunday. i think a lot of people were anticipating for this to open. but look at those views right there, right? >> whatever the fog backs up, you can see stuff. >> absolutely beautiful there. thanks for watching at 6:00. the news continues captioning sponsored by cbs ♪ ♪ ♪ >> o'donnell: tonight, president biden's trip to saudi arabia: his big meeting with mohammed bin salman, what did they discuss, and did the president secure a commitment to help lower gas prices? the fist bump seen around the world, as president biden says he raised the murder of jamal khashoggi with the crown prince. secret service under fire: new questions about what happened to texts sent during the january sixth insurrection. the autopsy results, after 25- year-old jayland walker was killed at a traffic stop, news tonight

today, san francisco's newest park will open. >> 3, 2, 1. [cheering and applause] jobina: yesterday house speaker nancy pelosi and mayor london breed took part in the ribbon-cutting. it is the new federal parkland build on top of the parkway tunnel. sky 7 flew over the park which offers fantastic views of the golden gate bridge and connects the main areas, the post section and the waterfront area below. we are going to check in with lisa. lisa: good morning. mid 50's downtown. upper 60's later on with the breeze and sunny conditions will keep it hot inland. we will talk about the typical july weather our way. jobina: also, more russian missile attacks on ukrainian cities. the latest violence prompting bay area ukrainians to call for action. community effort in richmond as we clean up vandalized schools. a new chevy is the smart way to hit the open road this summer. the smart way to road trip—. ♪♪ and seek new adventures. ♪♪ go a little farther this summer in a new chevy. find new get up and go. find new roads. enjoy the open road and make no

very distinct feel, and it is a very close to holly park which is another beautiful park in san franciscoict is unique in that we have the hell which has one of the best views in all of san francisco. there is a swinging hanging from a tree at the top. it is as if you are swinging over the entire city. there are two unique aspects. it is considered the fourth chinatown in san francisco. sixty% of the residents are of chinese ancestry. the second unique, and fun aspect about this area is it is the garden district. there is a lot of urban agriculture and it was where the city grew the majority of the flowers. not only for san francisco but for the region. and of course, it is the location in mclaren park which is the city's second biggest park after golden gate. many people don't know the neighborhood in the first place if they haven't been there. we call it the best neighborhood nobody has ever heard our. every neighborhood in district nine has a very special aspect. where we are right now is the mission district. the mission district is a very special part of our city. you smell the tacos

this is going to be the golden gate park in san francisco called or kids in the park that starts at 1000am on sunday. all those beautiful called for kids are going to be on display. if you want to check it out, mostly cloudy skies. temperatures going to be upper 50's. if you're headed that direction, make sure you dress warm. it will be cool out of the park. thank you, lawrence. a happy ending to this story. but there's some shocking video released by las vegas police. >> showing that cute little 3 month-old puppy that was rescued from a hot car on the top floor of the bellagio parking garage. police say little dog was inside for almost 2 hours with its mouth taped shut. while the animals owner went inside to gamble. yeah, there's no water, no air conditioning, no food. and again, the mouth taped. >> reporter sasha loftus talk to members of a local rescue group, which of course, wants to prevent anything like this from ever happening again. >> for the dog and it's a startling video being shared across the country with a lot of security rescuing this 3 month old puppy from a hot car on