nonprofit called the bay bridged, which promotes san francisco bay area music and has produced a number of street festivals, rock concerts, san francisco themed events to promote the city's live music scene. in this position i'm very much engaged with folks across nightlife and entertainment. when i say nightlife, we're talking about bars, restaurants, night clubs as well as live music venues, social spaces where people get together and interact, and that are an important part of the city's cultural fabric and its identity to the tourism community ~ as well as a really important business sector. i am within oewd's neighborhood economic development so i work closely with the invest the neighborhood folks. so it is very much a city-wide initiative to connect with nightlife businesses and i work closely with the entertainment commission. the way i explain to people, the entertainment commission does a lot of regulatory work and i'm doing work to business assistance work. it's very complementary in that respect and work closely together. i'm pleased to be working with small business staff as well on a number of projects. i guess just to talk brie

san francisco. we'll show you. >>> a flash mob hit san francisco today with quite a theme. >> i'm dreaming of a white -- ♪ >> whoright. santacon took over union square. hundreds ef people dressed up like santa or his helpers for what has become a holiday tradition that includes drinking along the way. it started in 1994 in the city. now there are dozens of santacon events around the world. today's pub crawl stopped by lefty o'douls where santas dropped off new toys for the holiday gift drive. >>> you may have seen it at the olympics, but may not know a whole lot about the sport of curling. so today, people curious to learn more headed out to the icÑ rink at union square in san francisco. the bay area curling club offered lessons at the first curling event held at that rink. teachers included this woman, nationally ranked curler gabrielle coleman. she qualified for the usa olympic trials for the vancouver games after less than four years of training, and just for a little bragging rights, she happens to work here at nbc bay area. >>> and right now, we are going to check in with andral know can know here with spor

. >>> and a flash mob hit san francisco yesterday with a theme. ♪ i'm dreaming of a white christmas ♪ver for a holiday tradition that includes a fair amount of adult beverages. there are dozens of santacon events around the country. i think that one always looks fine. i think i might do that sometime. >> you should. >> i should. >> take a video of that. >> i look good in red. no 5:00 or 6:00 tonight but we will be back later this evening and of course at 11:00. have a great day and we'll see you next weekend. use chase freedom at select department stores and get 5% cash back this quarter. so you can give her an even bigger surprise. activate your 5% cash back at chase.com/freedom chase. so you can. >>> from nbc in washington, the world's longest running program, this is "meet the press" with david gregory. >> i was part of the last presidential election. we tried defeating this president. i wish we would have. elections have consequences, mr. speaker. >> good sunday morning. so how is it only in washington can an agreement be so divisive? that's how it works around here. that was hous

san francisco public utilities commission. i have been with the city for 32 years. one of the themes that i had a passion was to provide opportunities to san franciscans in participating in city contracts. so for 16 years, i have been working closely with the now mayor on how we can get that done. so, there has been a series of events that we've been able to accomplish together. i think that this is really one of the major events to open up a center in this community to help local businesses to get opportunities on city projects. one of the things that i wanted to say about the center is that one of the themes when we are were looking for a spot for the center is available parking. you notice that you can actually park. the other thing is that given the fact that, the 49ers are leaving, we thought this would be an adequate replacement for the stadium. so one of the things that we wanted to focus is how can we provide opportunities to local businesses, businesses that are doing work in san francisco and also hiring local residents. we models this conversation we had with a lot of busi

our theme about be honoring the latino community and the tremendous work that happens in san francisco. we know that the latino community has great contributions through economics but culture and every aspect of the cities life (clapping) >> (speaking spanish.) >> >> (speaking spanish.) >> (clapping). >> more many years we've seen latino impact san francisco for so many ways. we've seen san francisco grow and it's amazing celebrations alongside with impacting policies with the city of san francisco. this year once again, we're honoring young people and showing the excellence on and he impact our lives and families. this year we've identified many community based organizations and have highlighted a pitcher with the san francisco school district to highlight the services we have here in san francisco >> (speaking spanish.) >> >> (speaking spanish.) >> >> (speaking spanish.) >> >> (speaking spanish.) >> >> (speaking spanish.) >> we would like to thank all the parents and the community members and the dignitaries that are celebrated the lives of young people here, no san francisco. >> (sp

our theme about be honoring the latino community and the tremendous work that happens in san franciscoife (clapping) >> (speaking spanish.) >> >> (speaking spanish.) >>

holiday season everyone come to san francisco and shop but pay attention to the price tags and not to your cell phones. thank you >> thank you, chief. i think there's a theme running through all of this is awareness and distraction while your using our phones we want you to help us raise the profile we'll have more officers on muni and inspects handing out your screen cleaners. just to try to better engage with folks. the chief as inspired me to consider a new partnership we'll be connecting the library. i want to thank you you outlining all you're helping to spread this message so happy to take some questions so we like to think with the officers it's loaves and fishes and they'll be everywhere we don't say for purposes we won't be where we're not. the citizens have talked about the improvements and the numbers are fantastic. how about plenty of cops and they'll be everywhere. the number of officers in the san francisco police department remains the same although the director ruskin mentioned that the board of supervisors are staffing united states we have about one hundred officers but the officers are discharged through the muni. numbers of arrests in t

bridge and the "san francisco chronicle" says we 7,400 lode -- >> batkid is back at golden gate park with an image of the super hero giving a thumb's up. the batkid was selected for the theme. >> looking at bay bridge toll plaza metering lights are on and we have sluggish traffic in san francisco and a new accident southbound 101 petaluma is blocking a lane of traffic and only two lanes there, so you will need extra time if you are leaving sonoma headed to marin county. thank you for joining us. we continue on-line and twitter and facebook and all mobile devices. >> we have more news and weather and traffic during "good morning america" in 25 minutes. now there's a solution. sleep number dual temp, the revolutionary temperature-balancing layer with active air technology that works on any mattress brand, including yours. it's only at a sleep number store, where this holiday season, the hottest sleep innovations make the coolest gifts, including sleep number dual temp. discover dual temp at one of our 425 sleep number stores nationwide. sleep number. comfort individualized. ♪ thank you grandma for the dolls. ♪ ♪ i love it! ♪ i'm ninja kicking through the halls. ♪ ♪ i love it

they say their story completely fit the theme of this year's parade which is dreams come true. >>> san franciscooters may get to have their say on whether or not a new arena for the warriors should be built on the waterfront. the san francisco chronicle reports supporters are trying to get a measure on the ballot which would require voter approval of any port of san francisco property that exceeds existing height limits. that would effect three major projects including the warriors proposed arena. plans to develop a site owned by the giants and former shipyard at pier 70 would also be subject to voter approval. >>> time is 5:40. a police chase through the streets of san francisco ends with a shot fired. the details we are learning about how it started and how a police officer was injured. >>> a warning for customers at a sandwich shop in san francisco. how thieves may have gotten away with our personal information. >>> 680 is looking good. we do have a couple accidents accidents to tell you about. so passionate about its new tomato florentine soup, it took a little time to get it just right. [ d

san francisco. there are high clouds which will help to keep temperatures a little milder. going to the mid-to upper 60s we will start with patchy fog and sunshine is the themeor the day with occasional clouds. there are the high clouds coming in from the pacific. passing thin clouds through tonight and into tomorrow. what we are watching is this system here in the pacific. as we go mid-week by wednesday this will approach. we could have a few light showers early thursday, not a significant rain maker. for tomorrow, sunny and warm. these readings are 10-15 degrees above average. up to 71 for milpitas. we will have 60s in the east bay with antioch and concord and san leandro. upper 60s oakland and low 70s north bay. tuesday features mild weather. the weather system comes our way. thursday we have a few sprinkles if any. then we warm up to the weekend. >>> one of the grates greats of the acting world is gone. peter o'toole's work and influence will never fadeaway. >> reporter: he was one of the greats. peter o'toole was an icon and wowed audiences with his screen presence. he was born in ireland in 1932. he made his professional debut on the london stage in 19

san francisco, coldest night in nearly a year, wow. >> letterman is next. >> sleep out in the hammock tonight. >> stay warm! ( band playing "late show" themeoadway, broadcasting across the nation and around the world, it's the "late show" with david letterman. tonight... plus paul shaffer and the cbs orchestra. i'm alan kalter. and now, it will put a chicken in every pot, david letterman! captioning sponsored by worldwide pants and cbs ( band playing "late show" theme ) ( cheers and ala

theme. dreams come true. >>> time is 6:40. coming up trouble for customers of a san francisco sandwich shop. the personal information that could be at risk after hackers break into the system. >>> police around the bay area trying to make sure everyone is celebrating the new year safely. the technology being used to curb the use of illegal fire works. >>> a look at the traffic on 101 through san francisco. not too bad at this hour. we do have an accident over in contra costa county to tell you about next. >>> the hazy skies continue. no change there. a little bit of fog has come back. we'll see if that plays into your new years eve festivities and see if we can find any change going into the next couple of days. >>> welcome back to the ktvu channel 2 morning news. 6:44 is the time. a little peek at the famous new years eve ball. it is already in place above times square. it will come down at the stroke of midnight to ring in 2014. its a 106 year tradition. this years version has more than 2500 waterford crystal triangles and weighs nearly 1200 pounds. about one million people will celebrate

it will be traveling from san francisco down to the peninsula this weekend offering a holiday themedures appearances by santa calls, his reindeer rule off and frosty the snowman. they will all mingle with the crowd and posed for pictures. there will also collect toys of for the salvation army and toys for tots. a schedule for that train can be found at caltran.org >> we're also getting into the holiday spirit with another kron for special. our one-hour show will take you live among the bay area to bring you some spectacular holiday lights. kron 4 is amazing how the allies will be next friday night december 13th at 9:00 p.m.. >> apple has come up with the way to track where you are located when you are in their store. starting today, the company will begin using and i began, and app that will send messages tailored to where you are inside the store. for example, commuters might get information on subway delays as they stand on the platform. of course, this will raise privacy concerns, although many shoppers have shown an unwillingness to be tracked for discounts. >> starbucks is selli

theme. >> this is a book where police are profiling young african american men. >> these books are not racial profiling. >> reporter: san franciscopolice chief greg suhr says the books are of gang members and affiliates. >> you heard the phrase you can't tell the players without the program. this is the program. >> reporter: he says some of the men pictured are known gang members others might not have arrest records but have been seen with gang members either in person or on social media. >> if they're in the company of a known gang members then they are demonstrating of their own volition. >> reporter: maloof says the lake view books are bigger than his case. >> any time you have somebody who's never been charged with a crime but are being labeled something, should be concerned because you could be in the book. you just don't know it. >> reporter: police chief suhr says this is just a case of a public defender trying to win his case. he points out that other police departments keep records of gang members and their affiliates as well. reporting live in san francisco, noelle walker, ktvu news. >>> the leaders of silican valley ar

theme. >> this is a book where police are profiling young african american men. >> these books are not racial profiling. >> reporter: san franciscopolice chief greg suhr says the books are of gang members and affiliates. >> you heard the phrase you can't tell the players without the program. this is the program. >> reporter: he says some of the men pictured are known gang members others might not have arrest records but have been seen with gang members either in person or on social media. >> if they're in the company of a known gang members then they are demonstrating of their own volition. >> reporter: maloof says the lake view books are bigger than his case. >> any time you have somebody who's never been charged with a crime but are being labeled something, should be concerned because you could be in the book. you just don't know it. >> reporter: police chief suhr says this is just a case of a public defender trying to win his case. he points out that other police departments keep records of gang members and their affiliates as well. reporting live in san francisco, noelle walker, ktvu news. >>> the leaders of silican valley ar

san francisco police officers will be there. he will cheer the folks on in holiday-themed event. plunge in the bay and 5 k walk and run. what an inspiration. see you tonight "on the record" at 7:00 with greta. bill: see you at 1:00. have a great weekend. martha: have a great weekend. "happening now" starts right now. >> we start out with a fox news alert. here is what is happening in south africa. a outpouring of grief and reverence following the death of nelson mandela. south africans make tribute to those they feel the father of their country. mandela dedicated his life to fight for racial freedom and equality. he spent 2years in prison following that cause. he became the nation's first plaque president and a global symbol of hope even though as challenging of conflicts can be peacefully resolved. he died last night at his home surrounded by his family. he was 95. there is so much to say and so little time to do it but we'll do our best today. more on the life after legacy of this remarkable man coming up. >>> right now, today's top headlines and brand new stories you will see

miles will make a wish and san francisco police officers will be there. he will cheer the folks on in holiday-themedration. see you tonight "on the record" at 7:00 with greta. bill: see you at 1:00. have a great weekend. martha: have a great weekend. "happening now" starts right now. >> we start out with a fox news alert. here is what is happening in south africa. a outpouring of grief and reverence following the death of nelson mandela. south africans make tribute to those they feel the father of their country. mandela dedicated his life to fight for racial freedom and equality. he spent 2years in prison following that cause. he became the nation's first plaque president and a global symbol of hope even though as challenging of conflicts can be peacefully resolved. he died last night

theme we're going with today. thank you, mike, kidding on this. mikewall in san francisco. martha: all right. told that pre-existing conditions didn't matter under obamacare? now it's turning out that that could be a lie. we're going to tell you what we're talking about there. a new report finding that the very sick this some cases are being discouraged from signing up for obamacare. we're going to take a look into this. we'll be with be right back. bill: this is kind of cool, right? if you stayed up late last night, megyn kelly on the late-night show circuit. is that what they call it? not really. but she was with jay leno. >> one of the most contentious a few times with anthony weiner. >> okay. >> okay? he used to come on the show, he was so full of hubris and so sort of in your face. and after the whoa thing happened, by the way he kept having meltdowns while i was on maternity leave which ticked me off. i wanted to cover that. i couldn't believe the hubris he had. if you were walking around with that kind of secret and national news, wouldn't you sort of dial it back a little bit? you wou

san francisco. this time it is on the holiday train at golden gate park. this photo shows a painted image of the super hero giving a big thumb's up. the recreation and parks selected batkid for the themefive-year-old miles scott in remission from leukemia became a super hero for a day with the make-a-wish foundation making it possible. >> he walks like a hero with that uniform. >> and kids can feel the same inspiration and spirit. >> good stuff. >> if you going out bundle up. >> put on thermals, it is cold. you have to find your coldest -- the coats you have for the cold of the temperatures. any precipitation is mostly near san diego. 60's there. low-to-mid 60's around san diego and low-to-mid fists in the central valley and monterey and tahoe is coolest at 26 today. we still have the winter storm watch in effect for friday morning through saturday afternoon headed up here it will snow down to 1,000'. >> slow traffic from the central valley with a stalled big rig in livermore not helping things near 1st street trying to get a tow truck and slow traffic and it picks up into the dublin/pleasanton interchange. this were reports of brushfires on the highway and the vacaville area which no