he has headlines such venues as the historic howard theater, kennedy center, san francisco punchline, harvard unit and the first lbgq comic to perform at the smithsonian. i am not sure if there is a representative from lion martin. they set standards for community-based health service, and the organization is named after phyllis lion and del martin. it was founded in 1979 as a volunteer clinic providing healthcare to women, lesbians and in a safe and compassionate environment. another award de would be nia collective. they are in the house. they received this year's 10 years of service award. for more than 30 years they have been providing a safe space for lesbians of african descent to teach and learn without judgment. they share information through annual gatherings and partnerships with other community organizations. nia collective. [applause.] >> i don't believe he is here today, but our board selected bob haas for the freedom award. he helped to establish levy as a corporate -- levi by establishing support groups and sponsoring volunteer activities. they have provided 7 $70 milli

. >>> a landmark san francisco comedy club facing eviction may get the last laugh. how a change in city law could protect the punchline. california phones offers free specialized phones... like cordless phones, - (phone ringing) - big button, and volume-enhanced phones. get details on this state program. call or visit >>> tonight the city of concord were take up plans to build a sports complex on an old navy sector concord wants to reimagine the old concord naval weapons station as a hub for aspiring athletes. tonight, concord city council will consider a few different plans, to transform hundreds of acres left behind by the navy. one day, it could have fields for soccer, rugby, baseball, softball, plus an indoor field and a bmx course, some of the 2300 acres will be left for parks, trails, and open-space. >>> a new ordinance in san francisco could help an iconic comedy club to get a new lease on life the board of supervisors is likely to pass a bill to help keep the punchline comedy club right where to that. the four decade old venue is a historic stopping site for comedies like dave chapelle. the landlord is refusin

san francisco comedy club. four supervisors unanimously passed a law to save the punchline comedy club. the move comes after the four day decade old venue said their landlord did not plan to renew the lease. comedians rallied to save the club, the bill requires the space remain an entertainment venue. >>> michelin is out with its first california guide, and 59 bay area restaurants are in the coveted stars that signify fine dining excellence. >>> newcomers at the one star level include mom in palo alto, a high-end korean restaurant that started out as a private dining club, also, engler in san francisco, the expensive and sustainably minded seafood spot, was one of the few entrance to be one star category. >>> i am in monterey where a whale watching boat stumbled upon something they had never seen before. and they have the video to prove it. that story, coming up. >>> all the survivors get nervous. and say, i have hoses up on my roof comments burglars. >>> the heat is on, some fire survivors in the east bay are on edge. how pg&e is keeping tabs on the fire danger. >>> we will tell you wh

within the past hour supervisors in san francisco unanimously approved a plan to support the punchline comedy club. the long-running club on battery street hasn't been able to renew their lease. the measure put a 45 day moratorium on the owners's using the property for another purpose. the club's management assess property owner morgan stanley wants to lease it to google. they said that they are open to talking about what might be done to keep the punchline open. >>> we are where a highway interchange improver project is set to begin later this week. work will close west highway bound for and the 680 interchange between midnight and 4 a.m. then on friday the work will close eastbound highway four between peralta road and the boulevard between 1-4 a.m. caltrans is the work being done now will lay the groundwork for future improvements and improve traffic safety and enhance traffic flow. >>> caltrans is repairs to the richmond bridge are almost complete. construction crews have never placed 24 of the 31 upper deck joints and work is underway this week to replace six of the seven remainin

san francisco. >>> devon on the swedish startup that wants you to hop your way from point a to point b on pogo sticks.>> reporter: it sounds like the punchlinejoke. 100 pogo sticks are dropped on the streets of san francisco. it is no joking matter for a european company. the things it could be the next hot thing after scooters and e bikes. the company is called cangg as 200 rentable pogo sticks to san francisco. an idea that was met with curiosity. and a fair share of skepticism. along the embarcadero this morning. >>> everybody's doing bikes and scooters. be unique. at the same time you have to think about who is going to go on a pogo stick? i don't think it will be a good investment. i think it will be a waste of their time. i don't see people really trying it. pogo stick do you think they will be hopping around all over san francisco? >> reporter: the swedish startup said it is looking to jumpstart the business in san francisco. because of its reputation for risk-taking and innovation. a spokesperson from the san francisco metropolitan transit agency said we don't have any specific details about the company. we will review any new transp

. >>> happening today, san francisco supervisors will keep the comedy club after the land community approved of a moratorium to block punchlinee from being rented as office space. the punchline's owners announced they were unable to renew their lease. that's been the punchline's home for 40 years. >>> a los aneles man is reported to be among eight mountaineers missing in the himalayas. they are attempting to chart a new route called nanda devi when an avalanche struck. they spotted five bodies yesterday. high winds and search forced them to suspend the search. four survivors were air lifted to base camp. one said they compared it to mount everest as a picnic. >>> california is suing a drug maker. attorney general accuses purdue pharma and its former president of irresponsible practices. purdue pharma is best known of the sale and distribution of opioids. >> we allege purdue pharma knew as early as the 1990s that one of their drugs, oxycontin was among the most abused opioids in the country. >> purdue pharma says the company quote vigorously deny the allegations and will continue to defend themselves. >> after more than six we

. >>> in san francisco supervisors expected to put this afternoon in support of a long time local comedy club. the punchline has not been able to renew its lease. club management says that the property owner is unwilling to discuss the matter as an intending to lease the space to google. if approved, the punchline conservation act would put a 45 day moratorium on using this property for any other purpose. >>> a peninsula fire service is using existing technology to take to the skies during search and rescue operations. they expanded their drone program, in order to help those that need help. we are live along the water park in menlo park. jesse? >> reporter: more than a year ago, menlo park, they began sketching out an agreement with the us coast guard, to use drones to help find people lost in territorial waters. this promises faster response times when it matters the most. in the heat of the midday sun, menlo park fire captain higgins, prepares to launch eyes in the sky. the district covers 29 square miles of land, but an additional seven miles on san francisco bay. this is an incredibly small area compar

san francisco supervisors are scheduled to vote today. the popular club on battery street said its landlord, morgan stanley, refute refused to renew the lease. the punchline draws hundreds of people to the restaurant on the edge of the financial district at night when there aren't many other people in the neighborhood. the punchline has featured comedians including robin williams and dave chapelle and amy schumer. >>> pride month to denounce violence against the transgender community. the county is reaffirming its commitment to stand against hate and violence. cristina rendon own has the details. >> reporter: we are at the pride for purpose rally in san jose. this is about making awareness in this community about violence and hate against a transgender community. and official standing up saying we are going to be against the hate and violence. pride month is also going back to the beginning of how the lbgtq movement started. joining us now we have the director of the office of lbgtq affairs here in santa clara. >> as we enter pride month we want to make sure we don't forget where this pride celebration began. it was to fight for our rights and our protect

. >>> san francisco supervisors are scheduled to vote today in a plan that would keep the punchline comedyb where it is. the landlord refused to renew the lease. there was a proposal that would limit how the land could be used in the future. he says, the punchline draws hundreds of people to the district in the nighttime and evening hours, when there aren't many other people in the neighborhood. it has featured comedians like robin williams and amy schumer. >>> police say an animal rights group was protesting a duck farm in sonoma county. some of the protesters chained themselves together by their necks, blocking the entrance to the duck farm, which is just outside of petaluma. other demonstrators blocked traffic on the road near the farm causing some backups in the area. they accuse the form of animal cruelty. the farms website says it provides fresh took me to bay area restaurants and the birds are raised and processed in a humane environment. >>> the house of representatives is set to vote on the dream and promise act as early as today, up to 2.5 million undocumented people across the c