>> as the city of san francisco has grown, there are a number of cultural organizations that have grown with it. the san francisco symphonythe ballet, and ensure we are celebrating the 75th anniversary of the san francisco museum of modern art's. one of the things many of our viewers may not understand about museums is the way they grow and evolve is really about a broad. his patient and support from many individuals who give their collections -- and broad support from many individuals who give their collections to the museum. this year it will be celebrating and abolishing those individuals through exhibition -- and acknowledging those individuals throughout asia. joining me is janet bishop, the curator. i understand you have been with the museum quite a number of years. you remember its original home on van ness. now you are part of that transition to the center, the civic center, and of course your museum has been really the anchor of cultural tenants that has helped us transform this area of the city. >> to my mind, it is wonderful to be part of such a rich cultural community. when visitors come to this area, that hav

the music is performed by members of san francisco symphony, opera, orchestra. we have developed a reputation and a cultural destination in the 22 years that we have been affiliated with old st. mary's. the grants for the arts, san francisco grants for the arts recognizes our contribution to the economic, cultural economic development of the area and city of san francisco in general. it is essential that you pass this legislation for old st. mary's to continue to represent the entire community in this wonderful way. so thank you very much and thanks again. supervisor maxwell: thank you. next speaker. >> good afternoon. my name is andrew, i'm with architectural resources group. i'm the project member for the renovation effort. i would add my voice supporting all of the efforts to help old st. mary's. we have been involved with them since i believe 1992 in this process working through the construction to renovate the building. i'm certain i can answer any questions about the specifics going on if there are any questions for that. beyond that, i just wanted to sort

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(music) the san francisco symphony held the free performance at justin herman plaza. a lot of people turned out to enjoy the sunshine and some of the beautiful music look at the crowds there. i look outside at traffic boy this is heavy traffic heading into san francisco. this is that the toll plaza on the bay bridge in its back up in all the lanes. only the carpool lane seem to be moving along. we'll be right back kron 4 news at 6:00 is right after the break. it's been a dream of mine to restore it. and it's my dream for him to finish it. frank has something great to save up for. this is my dad. isn't that cool? and a very understanding girlfriend. i showed him a wells fargo savings account with my savings plan. [ frank ] and what it does is it takes a little bit of my money and puts it towards my goal. i want to get all the original parts and do it right. for my dad. there's a couple months in between parts. so, one at a time. [ male announcer ] wells fargo. with you when it's time to save. ♪ to choose the services that fit your life. who doesn't want more choices? i

symphony of weather is just fog. bring out the fog this morning. it is kind of soupy around san francisco and the north bay. we have visibilities down to a quarter mile in the north bay. factor in extra time on the morning drive for the rest of the bay area, we will see temperatures climbing into the 80s and this includes the trivalley with our locations in the east bay. this will be the first week of fall coming up, but the temperatures will be soaring heading towards next weekend. air quality with a steady sea breeze that keep things comfortable. the storm track moved off to the north and should stay there for most of the week. with the jet stream racing across the west coast, temperatures will be like today. mostly mild. 79 around dublin and you will see 72 for richmond. oakland in the low 70s and inland across oakland. low 80s. 82 as well for pitsburg. for the first half of the week, we will be running cooler towards wednesday. stay tuned. if those winds turn offshore, that may have to be watched for fire danger. look at the temperatures ratcheting upwards. >> 4:57. up next in the bay, a preview of a ne

san francisco. it has been in the park for over 20 years, has become a bit of a magnet for vandalism. we are also looking at several sculptures from henry more, one in front of the symphonyuilding. we are also looking at yen and yang, a much loved peace -- piece. but the team has been damaged over time, so we need to treat -- patina has been damaged over time, so we need to treat it. >> roof and was given a lifetime award for her contributions to and influence over the bay area artist community. >> the lifetime achievement award -- it is embarrassing to me but i have to learn to accept it. this is the way it is. also, everybody here is good things happening about them after they are dead. i have the opportunity to see this happen while i am still lives. i look at this award as an opportunity for me to find a place for my craft and keep the art program going. >> the director of the program address the crowd and ask for each member to consider donating funds to help save some of san francisco's most important neighborhood landmarks. >> as one of san francisco's living treasures, we respect you and, frankly, we are in off -- awe of your 50 years of tireless effort as an ear