. >> the rest is from superb -- supervisor scott weiner. supervisor weiner: we will never truly get people out of their cars without reliable taxi service but this has been over a decade since we significantly improved service. the current levels are inadequate and unacceptable. there will be approximately new -- 85,000 new permits. understanding the california environmental quality act -- analysis may be required to have a larger increase in the number of taxis. how will you make certain that the look into the amount of taxi service. will the support a significant increase in the number of taxi permits. >> thank you for your sustained attention to the issues of the taxi industry. the taxi system is a critical part of the transit network and a key component to the transportation policy. having a robust taxi system allows people to travel around without having to hold a car. our taxi fleet is a key partner in reducing city-wide carbon emissions. in the past three years, this has resulted in 35,000 tons of greenhouse gas emissions savings, the

[applause] >> thank you very much, scott weiner, supervisor of san francisco, president chiu. we have been in business and love our neighbors. we try to support as many schools as we can, because it is a neighborhood place. we see people growing up every day. thank you for having me here. god bless you all. thank you very much. supervisor campos: if i may ask karen heisler and chris rubin, if they are here? great. it is truly my honor to recognize mission pie. for those of you who have not been to mission pie, at the corner of 25th and mission, you have to check it out. the butter crust is definitely something to die for. you may have to go to the gym afterward, but it would be worth it. mission pie, besides having amazing food, is an example of how you do not have to choose between being a successful business and how you treat your employees. in fact, the two go hand in hand. this is what mission pie has to say about this issue and what the website says. "we believe a healthy relationship to work is key to a satisfying life. we feel successful when a colleague finishes his wo

but supervisor scott weiner says it is reeking havoc on local parks. introduced a resolution at tonight's board meeting that would require professional dog owners to have permits and limit the number of dogs a walker can have at one time. >> most dog walkers do a great job, but a minority that aren't as well prepared and causing problems in our park. this has set basic standards. >> the mandate applies to dog walkers who care for more than four dogs at a time. expected to vote on that resolution by the beginning of next year. >> as occupation protests continue to spread and target big banks, credit unions are seeing a surge in business. it is typical for patelco to have checking accounts open each month. opened more than 100 accounts this month. the big attraction for most customers, credit unions are nonprofit and are owned by the members, meaning there are fewer fees and lower interest rates. >> we have seen about a 20% increase over the last couple of weeks of new checking accounts. >> i thirty world would be a better place. >> some of the drawbacks

supervisor scott weiner says dogs are reeking havoc in parks.d legislation at tonight's board meeting that would require all professional walkers to have permit, proper animal training, and limit the number of dogs a walker can have at one time. >> most dog walkers do a great job and are very professional, but there's a minority that aren't as well prepared and cause problems in our parks. it sets basic standards. >> mandate only applies to dog walker who's care for more than four dogs at a time. the board is expected to vote by the beginning of next year. >>> certainly not raining cats and dogs, but we have some drizzle that will continue into the overnight hours with the cooler day anticipated for your wednesday. now, the pinpoint forecast when the sun will return as eyewitness news continues. ,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,, big! big, big. big big big big? big big big big big. big big...big. ♪ big big big -big. -big! [ cheers and applause ] ♪ big big big -big big. -big! -big -big! -♪ big -big. -big big big. big big big. big big big. small. big big big big.

have adviser scott weiner has proposed legislation that require a towel or similar barrier on publicenches or chairs before they sit down. it would require covering up in restaurants. nudists are welcome to testify at 10:30 this morning. rule require they be covered up top and bottom. >>> republican presidential candidate michelle bachmann will be in san francisco today. the minnesota congresswoman will talk about the revival of american competitiveness. bachmann has been a champion of tea party values and backer of limited government. during a debate she said everyone should pay something in taxes even if it is a dollar. she will speak at the commonwealth club on market seat at noon today. >>> still following major -- delays on bart west oakland station delays in all directions right now due to police activity. >> sue is getting the latest information. you will hear from her in just a minute. right now the forecast. >>> latest information, we have an breeze that is still hanging around oakland southwest at 7 concord south at 10 fairfield southwest 14. a little sea breeze still blowi

and also supervisor scott winer -- weiner is here also. let's welcome him. newly elected schedule.the presence of our new mayor. we, as i mentioned earlier, we had the pleasure of working well. are city administrator at the time ed lee and supervisor ross mirkarimi in connection with the adoption of the slavery disclosure ordinance a couple years ago. and we look forward to working with him on many issues to come. please welcome mayor ed lee. >> hello, everybody. you know i don't like to read speeches. i've been doing that in the past, so i want to have a chance to speak from the heart. this is our celebration of black history month. and i am so happy to see all of you come to city hall to recognize this and to recognize the great work that pat williams is doing because about the stories that need to be told. and i, as my life becomes unfolding in front of a lot of other people you're going to hear about me and i want you to know there's a lot of part of the black community that has to do in my peam and gsh famed -- family and so i want to tel

the legislation from supervisor scott weiner requires people naked to place a towel or other layer ofabric between their rear-ends and a public bench. it would bar people from dining in the nude in san francisco restaurants. the proposed law heads to the full board of supervisors for consideration. >>> san francisco svu, this is not a tv show, it's the newest real life crime fighting unit. the mayor ed lee did the ribbon cuts honors for the special victims unit at police headquarters today. this is the first time various investigative units operate out a sing of office focusing on sensitive crimes in which victims have suffered domestic violence, elder abuse, child abuse or sex crimes. also is investigators specializing in human trafficking, stalking, financial crimes and missing persons. >>> santa clara county sheriff's department need yourself help to find a bank robber. they released this photo of a man, he's wearing thick glasses and a fake beard. he robbed a u.s. bank in cupertino. they say he may be connected to bank robberies in south san francisco and fremont as well. he hands

from district 8, supervisors got weiner -- scott wiener. fiona ma. mark leno was not able to be here but he did send a proclamation. thank you, mark. we also have a former supervisor for mr. tdistrict two. thank you for being here. we also have a state senator, leland yee. he also brought a resolution for us. that is also inside. we appreciate it. the mayor mentioned bayview police station, our neighbor to the left. we want to thank them and the captain for everything they did. we want to thank you for keeping an eye on our building and apprentices. [applause] he also mentioned our neighbors to the right, the san francisco housing authority. after you see how nice our school is, i am sure you will want to hire about 100 apprentices. i am holding you to it. [applause] i also want to thank the caterers for providing the lunch today. they may be the only union catering company left in san francisco. thank you. [applause] the u.a. national training fund was originally set up at a 5 cents per our contribution for every member. it has recently been raised

scott king and billie holiday. by a constituent for her service and selected by a national panel of judges in a small town with a big past. in seneca falls new york, deborah weineror wbal-tv 11 news. >> tonight at 11:00, she will have more on this historic day and excerpts of her acceptance speech. just ahead, sent to death row 20 years ago and executed last month. the funeral of troy davis took on the political tone today. >> as far as the genetic evidence, i feel she has a good chance. >> arguments over evidence and character, the final days of the switching to progressive could mean hundreds more in your wallet year after year. feed me! saving you money -- now, that's progressive. call or click today. >> more than 1000 people attended the funeral of troy davis today. he was executed last month for a cop killing he insisted he did not commit. speakers called for the death penalty to be abolished. his death sentence was upheld by several judges during years of appeals despite pleas for clemency from people around the world, including the pope. in italy, weird days away from the decision in the amanda knox appealed. she was convicted of killing her roommate. in

weiner. >> senator mikulski was one of 11 in dubie is a law with billie holiday and coretta scott king. [sirens] >> and new law and a penalty for brolin drivers -- and -- for maryland the drivers for texting while driving. >> she was just a wonderful child and i probably miss her giggle more than anything. q is a very special young woman. >> his life changed forever while visiting his daughter of florida in 2008. >> she was stopped at a light along with nine other cars of a tractor-trailer driver can up over a hill and he was texting his company at the time. he had all nine cars and never applied his brakes. he killed my daughter in some way. >> the harford county native started advocating for stricter texting loss in maryland that we became obsessed with letter- writing and we made lots of phone calls and a lot of research. we just became a pest. we just kept trying and trying. >> his successful campaign for the 2009 text vent block relates to the . >> the lot right now -- before today, law was that you could not write a text while you were driving but you could read one. i clarify the