it was introduced by scott weiner. >> no one wants higher tolls but the question is are we going to continuetion in the bay area? >> bridges that would see an increase include the bay bridge, san mateo bridge, martin bridge, venetia bridge and antioch bridge. the counselor represents 325 major employers is opposed. president and ceo jim wonderment. >> raising tolls over and over again every time the transit agencies say they are short of money is a foolhardy strategy. >> before they can support taxes, tolls or fees they need to see the agencies do hard work to make systems safer, cost-effective and seamless. >> if the bay area council does not think tolls are the right funding source, i hope the bay area council will suggest solutions instead of just saying no. >> the council points out what it sees as disparities in transportations including those in the visuals that drive across the bridge and pay tolls are statistically lower income. lower levels of education and are disproportionately people of color. >> i have not seen that data. what we do know is public transportation riders are lower

. >>> the state senator, scott weiner is working on further increasing bridge tolls to help pay for bart. this bill is known as sb 532, it had its first hearing today. it would raise the fare on the five state owned bay area bridges by $1.50 for the next 5 years, but it faces pushback from the bay area council. they represent more than 325 businesses across the bay area and they say, for we can support new taxes or tolls or fees to support transit, we need to see the agencies do the hard work to make their systems safer, more cost-effective and more seamless. they add that data shows these increased fees disproportionately affect people with lower income, less education, and people of color. they cannot support a bill that puts more of a burden on them. >>> you can see right behind me, more bears are showing up in people's backyards. most recently, a pair was spotted around the national seashore, so we followed an expert around to see what they might be looking for. >> reporter: home security cameras capturing at least one american black bear roaming through neighborhoods from canfield t

reporter: scott weiner says the festival's comeback comes at a critical time.tq+ community faces continued attacks. >> this is really about our community, the lgbtq community but others coming together and being who we are. just enjoying ourselves at this amazing festival. reporter: the aclu is currently tracking nearly 500 bills across the country taking aim at the lgbtq+ community. the majority introduced this year. >> it feels like right now, with all the political climate that's around, the aggression through the community, it feels like we need to stand together. reporter: the owner of the sf eagle bar and he's expecting a packed house post-pandemic. >> i think now, it takes us to a place where we can feel a little bit of the old times. the energy that is really bringing the city together. reporter: right now, coming together is key. >> when we are under attack, it could be tempting to curl up into a ball and play defense. that's the opposite of what we should be doing. we need to celebrate as a community, hold our heads high, be proud of who we are. repor

the bill was introduced by state senator scott weiner. >> nobody wants to pay higher tolls, myself included. but are we going to continue to have viable transportation in the bay area? >> urges include the bay bridge, san mateo bridge, richmond-san rafael bridge, dumbarton bridge, san mateo bridge, and antioch bridge. it represents more than 300 15 major employers, and counsel that opposes the bill. >> raising tolls over and over and over again every time the transit agencies says they are short of money is a foolhardy strategy. >> they say that before they can support new taxes, tolls or fees to support transit they need to see agencies do the hard work to make their systems safer, more cost-effective and more seamless. >> if the council does not think that tolls are the correct funding service, then i hope the council will actually suggest solutions instead of just saying you know -- >> they also point out what they see as disparities in transportation including that the people who pay tolls are statistically lower income at lower levels of education and disproportionally people of color.

reporter: today scott weiner shared this tweet "this ruling is dangerous and horrifying. the court is taking us down a road where discrimination against lgbtq people is constitutionally protected." san francisco's city attorney released a statement saying the city will of course fight to ensure our lgbtq+ communities and every member of the protected class are supported and welcomed in public accommodations. suzanne phan, abc 7 news. dion: thanks. after the break, getting ready to mark 30 years since the deadliest shooting in san francisco history. tonight. , a survivor of the 101 california shooting shares details about the day her husband used his body to shield her from the gunman. stay with us. abc 7 news at 5:00 will karina: tomorrow marks 30 years since the 101 california shooting that left eight people dead in what is known as the deadliest mass shooting in san francisco history. it happened at a law firm and a sparked gun-control legislation across the nation. tonight, lena howland spoke with a survivor about that tragic day. >> before the route 66 music festival

dean preston wants permanent closures and scott weiner says ending the closures would be tragic.. stone found out opinions are mixed. >> it's good for the neighborhood, good for the businesses. reporter: restaurants regarding we can street closures currently in place is clear-cut. >> we don't need the street to be open. >> i like it closed. it brings more business. people can walk out on the street. reporter: the weekend closure went into place during covid as part of the shared spaces program. it's about to end has postponed that decision for a month due to objections like this. >> we need to pay the rent. we need to come back from what we lost. it's a good thing to have a little bit more tables, more people, more money for everybody. reporter: it's not just those from the restaurants who would like to see it stay closed on the weekends. i talked with those at this chocolate store who tell me they've been packed during these closures. >> i think it brings more people out. it's good. reporter: not everyone feels that way. buses have to be rerouted and more importantly, the sfmta

state senator scott weiner sent a letter and you explained to us just now what the fear is in terms ofhe harm to kids. were you invited to attend, to make a speech to talk about or stand on behalf of the students? >> the people who are invited me where the students of the district. many of them have reached out and have said that they feel threatened and bullied, that they feel attacked on social media, they are in the meetings, and as you saw last night, students themselves were booed and jeered. no matter what we are talking about, we should always encourage students to be able to express themselves. and so, when students tell me they don't feel safe, i will show up. i've met with students who also felt intimidated by a board that is engaging in reckless behavior, dangerous behavior that threatens students of color and lgbtq plus students. i was glad to be there. the students told me they felt so much better that i was there. i am inspired by these students who were telling me they feel hopeful, despite the actions of the board last night. we will continue supporting our students and

reporter: scott weiner says the festival's comeback comes at a critical time.unity faces continued attacks. >> this is really about our community, the lgbtq community but others coming together and being who we are. just enjoying ourselves at this amazing festival. reporter: the aclu is currently tracking nearly 500 bills across the country taking aim at the lgbtq+ community. the majority introduced this year. >> it feels like right now, with all the political climate that's around, the aggression through the community, it feels like we need to stand together. reporter: the owner of the sf eagle bar and he's expecting a packed house post-pandemic. >> i think now, it takes us to a place where we can feel a little bit of the old times. the energy that is really bringing the city together. reporter: right now, coming together is key. >> when we are under attack, it could be tempting to curl up into a ball and play defense. that's the opposite of what we should be doing. we need to celebrate as a community, hold our heads high, be proud of who we are. reporter: tar

dean preston wants permanent closures and scott weiner says ending the closures would be tragic.one found out opinions are mixed. >> it's good for the neighborhood, good for the businesses. reporter: restaurants regarding we can street closures currently in place is clear-cut. >> we don't need the street to be open. >> i like it closed. it brings more business. people can walk out on the street. reporter: the weekend closure went into place during covid as part of the shared spaces program. it's about to end has postponed that decision for a month due to objections like this. >> we need to pay the rent. we need to come back from what we lost. it's a good thing to have a little bit more tables, more people, more money for everybody. reporter: it's not just those from the restaurants who would like to see it stay closed on the weekends. i talked with those at this chocolate store who tell me they've been packed during these closures. >> i think it brings more people out. it's good. reporter: not everyone feels that way. buses have to be rerouted and more importantly, the sfmta says

on the acts, we talked about gretchen whitmer and ai fakes, featuring obama and biden, this is scott weinerting his barbie on. ♪ ♪ >> raymond: these people have to stop, weiner honored the sisters of perpetual indulgence and made it illegal to not recognize the gender identity of your child, criminalizeing that for parents this summer. i don't know if that is in barbie's world. >> laura: it is creepy. i don't know what he was doing there. sometimes it just, the adults should stay away from that type of social media. two of my children did go to "barbie" over the weekend. >> raymond: and i see you repping the "barbie" colors tonight, too. during some bombshell hearings on capitol hill, we noticed a few things i'm sure neither democrats or republicans intended. when you have important irs whistleblower testifying, don't let the tiktok boys mug behind them. do you see these kids in the hearing? after several minutes, someone motioned to them and they removed the duo. the whackiest moment of all, censure hearing congresswoman st stacey plaskett with this speech who interpreted. >> with demlow,

. >> state senator scott weiner says the comeback comes at a critical time as the lgbtq community faces continued attacks. >> this is about our coming together and being who we are, enjoying themselves at this amazing festival. >> the aclu is tracking nearly 500 bills across the country taking aim at the lgbtq+ community. the majority introduced this year. >> with all of the political climate around the aggression through the lgbtq community, it feels we need to stand together. >> looks montiel is the owner of the eagle bar and is expecting a packed house post-pandemic. >> i think it really takes us to a place where we can feel a little bit of the old times, the energy bringing the city together. senator wiener says right now, coming together is key. >> when we are under attack, it can be tempting to crawl into a ball and play defense. that is the exact opposite of what we should be doing. we need to celebrate as a community, hold our heads high, be proud of who we are. >> developing new gathering and traveling for their summer activities. california is seeing an uptick in covid-19 case

they include state senator scott weiner of san francisco assembly member phil ting and matt haney ofd mia bonta of oakland. however at least six lawmakers representing constituents who would be most affected by the toll increases told the chronicle they oppose the bill. over the weekend, the toll went up at the golden gate bridge and now cost $9.90 to cross the bridge without a fast track. it's 875 with a fast track transport order. carpool rates are now 675. golden gate transit says the increase will help pay for bridge maintenance. let's get you out the door here. it's an awfully gray, foggy shot there at the golden gate bridge. a different story. i bet you know the golden gate bridge. golden gate park marin was packed over the weekend for all that yummy sunshine. but these prices going up on the bridges. i'm still trying to wrap my head around that story. you're just talking about. so i was checking what is the most expense of toll an and not in the whole world, but the chesapeake. the chesapeake bay bridge in virginia, $30 round trip. wow wow, wow. yeah. how about new jersey for

. >> reporter: state senator scott weiner said the bay area public transit agentries are in the throes fiscal emergency as ridership isn't roaring back that collapsed during the pandemic. >> if we don't step in with some sort of funding solution, by next year b.a.r.t. and muni in particular are going to have to start cutting service and we need to avoid that. >> reporter: according to the state senator, the toll hike would be temporary in place for a fife year period. the revenue would fund public transit improvements and also help transit agencies bridge the gap between now and a likely regional funding measure in 2026. >> you cannot have recovery or reform of a system that's fallen apart. if people don't like the idea ofic creased bridge toll, then tell me how we should fund theseoperational deficits. i'm totally open-minded if there are other ideas. >> really skeptical. >> reporter: but lee isn't confident the revenue from the potential toll hike would lead to significant systemi. privates, nor would it be temporary. >> they need money to help with the schedule. to -- to just cover

they include state senator scott weiner of san francisco assembly member phil ting and matt haney of oakland. however at least six lawmakers representing constituents who would be most affected by the toll increases told the chronicle they oppose the bill. over the weekend, the toll went up at the golden gate bridge, and now cost $9.90 to cross the bridge without a fast track transponder. it's 875 with fast track carpool rates are now 675. golden gate transit says the increase will help pay for bridge maintenance before you buckle your child in a car seat for a road trip this summer. there's a warning about some of the accessories some parents like to add. the cdc says nearly 60% of car seats are misused. heather sullivan has tips on how to keep your children safe. you've got your child car seat in the car for safety, but maybe you've added a seat belt cover to make the child more comfortable or some toys to keep them occupied on a road trip. but while child seats go through rigorous safety testing, most accessories don't. and some safety advocates say you could actually be making th

they include state senator scott weiner of san francisco, assembly member phil ting and matt haney ofx lawmakers representing constituents who would be most affected by the toll increase told the chronicle they oppose the bill. over the weekend, the toll went up at the golden gate bridge and now cost 975 to cross the bridge without a fast track. it's $8.75 with a fast track car. weights are 675. golden gate transit says the increase will help pay for bridge maintenance. one man remains hospitalized and the others in good condition after surviving a plane crash into lake tahoe saturday morning. the single engine plane took off from the truckee tahoe airport just after 9:00, crashed about an hour later in rubicon bay. several boaters on the lake headed to the scene to help. we got there that the fuselage was vertical, was standing like that , and the wings were out. so i thought probably they're dead because a plane crash and then two heads popped up by the time we got them on my boat, the plane was gone. just like that fast. no one on or near the lake was hurt. the national transportat