of course, again, we are live here in sea cliff. we'll be keeping an eye out for that motorcade as the president makes his way to the neighborhood. >>> more details now on the keystone pipeline. the project is a 1700 mile pipeline that would transport crude oil from canada all the way to the gulf coast of mexico. the controversy is over this northern half, which still needs to be approved by the state department and signed off on by the president. the canadian government and oil companies support the pipeline, because they say it would mean a friendier oil supplier. and some unions support it because it would generate jobs. environmentalists oppose it, who say it creates more greenhouse gas emissions. ranchers are worried about oil spills. >>> the president has a busy schedule during his two-day visit, raising money for democratic candidates for congress. any minute, he is set to speak at a reception once he gets there in sea cliff. then at 8:00, the president will head to the getty mansion for dinner. tomorrow, the president heads

and bob who is also a sea cliff resident of over 30 years. we also have the support of two of the neighborhood associations as was stated earlier. i thank you for your time and i will answer any questions later. >> thank you. >> thank you commissioners, as you can see from the proposal it's a relatively modest proposal and there is a reason for that because abby knew that they were one with the historical resources that were going to apply a lot of restrictions and what they can do here. yes, we are aware that there were neighbors that were going to be sensitive to any projects they approaches. this is the result of being aware of those restrictions. the home adds 515 square foot. this is the existing home and i would like to point out that there is clearly quite a large front setback at the beginning of the front of the lot. and then again we've got the small addition here, very small and visible from the street. there is a height increase of just 2 feet and maintains it's 2 story character which is in a neighborhood of both two story and th

of course, again, we are live here in sea cliff. we'll be keeping an eye out for that motorcade as the president makes his way to the neighborhood. >>> more details now on the keystone pipeline. the project is a 1700 mile pipeline that would tr

milton was known for developing the sea cliff neighborhood. the myers also gave warn steven his house during the war. milton myers and company still owned the international hotel in san francisco manila town when it took over this place. this was a perfect design for this left over site for it's panoramic view because it was the last to be developed. the site rises from the street. there is nothing in fronted of it other than the pacific ocean and the view. it was also a great design it's discretion to the response to all the neighbors and sitting to an already established neighborhood. it was a daring and # moderate design. the living level is so much higher than the street. this house is above the street at a circular bend and looks at it's neighbors down the row. beyond the end of the continent and back into an interior court. the house acts as a filter and presenter of both these world of the outer one. due to it's associations with the ranch house rare in san francisco deserves protection. in our opinion to add to this 1958 second story a

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e sea cliff neighborhood.s scheduled to arrive there a little after 6-tonight. the second. the home of ann and gordon getty. in san francisco's pacific heights. where hundreds of protesters are expected. >> and neighbors are being told to turn around and in fact let me show you there is a police officer at the end of their road. they are providing directions it to this very posh event and a sea cliff. they are expecting 100 people. and to get a load of this. from as little as $5,000 for a cocktail reception. and 32,400. and the president, he is coming and also congresswoman nancy pelosi. this will wrap up i would say he is probably only going to be here about 45 minutes-one hour. and then $32,400 per plate and pacific heights at the home of an and gordon getty >> pam: he will also be attending a fund-raiser thathat mansion of the getty residence and we continue our coverage. arrival of airforce one will be live on our comcast 24/7 news channel. 193. and wrote that a face-to- the president is giving back 5 perc

it is going to be held in sea cliff. the second one will be held in pacific heights. always, there will probably be rolling closures as the president's motorcade is moving up to san francisco. that could create some traffic problems. remember, it's 5:32 right now, right at the height of rush hour. there could also be traffic troubles in san francisco as well. and keep in mind that in sea cliff and in pacific heights, there are road closures as a result of the president's visit. >> as we've been checking in with our reporters at the various locations where president obama is expected to go, we also know that there are protesters who are going to be outside those fund-raisers. some people are upset about the possibility of having the keystone pipeline approved. of course, they want to apply pressure on president obama to reject that controversial project. >> not exactly sure here who is going to greet the president when he departs air force one. we're gonna keep an eye on this and we'll come back, hopefully as soon as the president is departing air force one, which shou

any minute, he is set to speak at a reception once he gets there in sea cliff. then at 8:00, the president will head to the getty mansion for dinner. tomorrow, the president heads to the peninsula. that will be held in atherton. ktvu.com has complete coverage of the president's visit to the area. we will be posting videos and pictures of the president's shot. >>> 37-year-old pablo ramirez was shot in the chest in a parking lot. it happened during a struggle with narcotics agents, who approached the car that ramirez was sitting in. ramirez was wanted for an assault with a deadly weapon conviction. the driver of the car was also arrested on an outstanding warrant. >>> today, the 28-year-old man shot by police in lafayette was identified as michael shock. shock is still in the hospital and under arrest. shock was shot yesterday outside a home by police responding to a 911 hang-up call. the sheriff's department says shock threatened officers with a knife and they shot him when they say he advanced toward them in a threatening manner. >>> a hayward man was sentenced

. >> reporter: we're in the sea cliff neighborhood. you can see police have this whole section blocked off and i've learned the house is just on the other side of this house near china beach. we did get video of the president arriving about 40 minutes ago. >> it's about $5,000 a person just to get into this fundraiser, and as you mentioned, it is being hosted by billionary tom squi reshgs es. >> i think it's a once in a lifetime opportunity to hear him speak, so i want to hear what he has to say. >> some came with a clear agenda. >> i want to talk to him about the keystone pipeline and i'm really excited to let him know we can't have this happen. >> i'm looking forward to hearing about climate change. >> billionary tom stire, is founder of fair lawn capital management and a vocal opponent of the pipeline. many see him as an up and coming star in the democratic party who invested his money and energy into environmental issues. >> one of the reasons i'm excited to be here is that i agree with tom stire that the pipeline is a terrible ide

the resengs he's attending now is in the sea cliff naind. the din jer in pacific heights. the president will spend the night at the intercontinental hotel downtown. we don't note motorcade route we can tell you traffic will be interrupted whenever he decides to leave. let's turn to john alston. you're in sea cliff. >> the neighborhood put on lock down, nobody allowed in or out, including residents. behind me, police and traffic management person has been flagging off cars coming into this area. it's been impossible to get to the area unless residents can show id or prove they live here. democratic supporters on the way to china beach mansion belonging to tom stier, he is hosting the president shortly. tickets are $5,000 a piece to benefit democrats in congress. heading into mid term elections. this afternoon, residents were mildly inconvenienced a number of well heeled donors and a local congressman reacted to the world of big money politics. >> what have they told you. >> in the much. >> inconstructions? >> you can't believe the house after 5:00. i'm trying to hurry to ge

. >> reporter: earlier tonight the president appeared at a fund-raiser in the city's sea cliff neighborhood where bay area house members mixed with guests who paid from $5,000 to $34,000 to attend. >> it was terrific. the president was very compelling in his story about what he has to do in the rest of his term here, and it was a great event. >> reporter: the president's bay area visit began when air force one touched down at sfo around 5:30. this is mr. obama's first visit to northern california since he was sworn into office for his second term. there are no public appearances scheduled during this visit. most of his time will be spent raising money here in what is often referred to as the nation's political atm. the getty event alone could raise almost $2.5 million. >> how much money due think he will raise on this trip. >> i wouldn't want to hazard a guess. >> reporter: more fund-raising down on the peninsula tomorrow so the only chance you might have to see the president is when his motorcade drives by. live in san francisco, ken wayne, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> now to kara lew on the l

. >> reporter: earlier tonight the president appeared at a fund-raiser in the city's sea cliff neighborhood where bay area house members mixed with guests who paid from $5,000 to $34,000 to attend. >> it was terrific. the president was very compelling in his story about what he has to do in the rest of his term here, and it was a great event. >> reporter: the president's bay area visit began when air force one touched down at sfo around 5:30. this is mr. obama's first visit to northern california since he was sworn into office for his second term. there are no public appearances scheduled during this visit. most of his time will be spent raising money here in what is often referred to as the nation's political atm. the getty event alone could raise almost $2.5 million. >> how much money due think he will raise on this trip. >> i wouldn't want to hazard a guess. >> reporter: more fund-raising down on the peninsula tomorrow so the only chance you might have to see the president is when his motorcade drives by. live in san francisco, ken wayne, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> now to kara lew on the l

sfo before 6:00 last night and he was whisked away to several political fundraisers, the first in sea cliff and then in pacific heights at the getty mansion where 75 guests paid $35,000 for a chance to get the president's ear. blocks away there were protests, demonstrators voicing opposition to the proposed keystone pipeline running from canada to the gulf coast. >> it is too late. we need to be reforming our next policy and economy. >> if you can still remember being part of the 99 percent, that is good, after you are elected. >> the president returns to the intercontinental hotel at 9:00 p.m. last night by motorcade. today, a fundraising brunch in atherton at $32,000 a plate and a $5,000 lunch reception in atherton. if you are attending that and you want to upgrade it is an extra $5,000 to get your picture taken with the the president ane is scheduled to depart at 1:40 today. live in san francisco for abc7 news. >> gilroy police are investigating a double shooting that left a then-year-old-- 37-d man dead near the el vote elementary school. officers found the victims when they arrived at

his first fundraising stop was sea cliff where traffic was blocked near billionaire hedge fund manager tom styre. a vocal opponent of the keystone project. the cost up to $34,000 a ticket. >> all you do is write a check. it is that easy. >> how much are you writing a check for? >> for $5,000 and he is worth every bit of it. >> how is that good for the average person who will not have $5,000 or $34,000 to spend? >> it is terrible for the average person. this is not a system you will ever hear me defending. but are you not going to changing it unless you take back the house of representatives. >> with the day's fundraising over, president obama's motorcade arrived at the inter continental hotel after 9:00 tonight. the president will decide later this year whether or not to go ahead with the keystone project. at those fundraisers he was said to ease concerns about the project as well as his commitment to climate change issues. abc7 news. >> here is some more background information. it is the host of the first fundraiser. styre is a former hedge fund trader turned philanthropist. he is on

his first fundraising stop was sea cliff where traffic was blocked near billionaire hedge fund manager tom styre. a vocal opponent of the keystone project. the cost up to $34,000 a ticket. >> all you do is write a check. it is that easy. >> how much are you writing a check for? >> for $5,000 and he is worth every bit of it. >> how is that good for the average person who will not have $5,000 or $34,000 to spend? >> it is terrible for the average person. this is not a system you will ever hear me defending. but are you not going to changing it unless you take back the house of representatives. >> with the day's fundraising over, president obama's motorcade arrived at the inter continental hotel after 9:00 tonight. the president will decide later this year whether or not to go ahead with the keystone project. at those fundraisers he was said to ease concerns about the project as well as his commitment to climate change issues. abc7 news. >> here is some more background information. it is the host of the first fundraiser. styre is a former hedge fund trader turned philanthropist. he is on

his first fundraising stop was sea cliff where traffic was blocked near billionaire hedge fund manager tom styre. a vocal opponent of the keystone project. the cost up to $34,000 a ticket. >> all you do is write a check. it is that easy. >> how much are you a check for? >> for $5,000 and he is worth every bit of it. >> how is that good for the average person who will not have $5,000 or $34,000 to spend? >> it is terrible for the average person. this is not a system you will ever hear me defending. but are you not going to changing it unless you take back the house of representatives. >> with the day's fundraising over, president obama's motorcade arrived at the inter continental hotel after 9:00 tonight. the president will decide later this year whether or not to go ahead with the keystone project. at those fundraisers he was said to ease concerns about the project as well as his commitment to climate change issues. abc7 news. >> here is some more background information. it is the host of the first fundraiser. styre is a former hedge fund trader turned philanthropist. he is on forbes l

that event has been moved out to sea cliff. $5,000 a head hosted by a millionaire and asset manager and a big obama supporter. then, about 7:00 the president will be going down to broadway, and baker to the getty mansion. for a $32,000 dinner. >> he was in colorado talking about gun control. the president took his gun control message to the denver police department. just four miles from the scene of the aurora movie theater massacre. >> every day we wait to do something about it, even more fellow citizens are stolen from our lives by a bullet from a gun. >> the president wants universal background checks and a ban on assault weapons. today, in san francisco, senator feinstein told me it's national rifle association holding up a vote in congress and plucking the will of the american people. >> i think it's the nra. i think the argument be kb made why america would be a better country without these weapon autos you're saying nra has that much clout? >> yes. i believe it does. there hasn't been a poll that hasn't shown a dominant majority of americans favor the rej slaigs. >> a gun rights

he arrived on air force one on wednesday and went directly to political fundraisers in sea cliff thenpacific heights at the getty mansion where 75 guests paid $35,000 for a chance to mingle with the president but blocks away there remain demonstrators, protesting opposition to the proposed keystone pipeline from canada to the gulf coast and political donors say their money was "well spent." all you do is write a check. that easy. >> how much do you write a check for? >> for $5,000. he is worth it. >> you cannot help but become part of the 1 percent when you elected but if you can still remember being part of the 99 percent, that is good. >> the president returns to the intercontinental hotel 59 -- at 9:00 p.m. and today a brunch fundraiser in atherton at $32,000 a late and the lunch reception is clear at $5,000 a plate but $10,000 if you want your picture taken with the president. he leaves the bay area right after lunch. >> new this morning, oakland police say one of their officers shot and wounded an armed robbery suspect as he refused to stop reported before 10:00 last night open c

hundreds of people protested near the two private homes in sea cliff and pacific heights where the presidentended fund-raiser. not sure if he was aware of their presence because they were kept at least 300 yards away for purposes of security. if he was within listening distance, the president would have received a mouthful, mostly about environmental concerns, specifically the keystone xl pipeline. many protesters want the president to kill this project that would transport oil from canada to the gulf of mexico. >> the pipeline will enable an enormous very dirty oil to be transported to canada for refinement and use. that makes the planet hotter. >> a number have said it is game over if this is opened up for climate change. >> reporter: just because the protesters were kept far away from the president does not mean he didn't get the message, because the host of one of the fund-raisers yesterday, hedge fund billionaire and stanford grad, tom stier, happens to be a vocal opponent of the pipeline. this is a quick turn around for the president, only in town for less than 24 hours. he arrived at

hundreds of people protested near the two private homes in sea cliff and pack heights where he attended two other fund-raisers yesterday. not sure if he was aware. the crowds were kept at least 300 yards away for purposes of security. if he was within listening distance, the president would have received an earful on environmental kearns, specifically the keystone xl pipeline. many want him to kill this project that would transport oil from canada to the gulf of mexico. >> it affects the people of america and it will eventually take away. everybody needs money. even the president took a pay cut. there are other options. that's what we are here to support >>> just because the protesters were that far away from the president does not mean he did not get the message about the pipeline. the host of one of the fund-raisers, hedge fund billionaire and stanford grad, tom stier, happens to be a vocal opponent of the pipeline himself. >>> happening right now, a little heads up, most phone calls heading into the fremont police department not going through for a short time with lines temporarily d

these are portions of the cliff rotates out to sea. >> when we look at this cliff, can you tell us whatf the features that we can see? >> we are lucky to have a very fresh exposure. there is a large overhanging block. at the very edge, you can see the roots coming out. they are part of the problem. in addition, these are sandstone and shale. they have been uplifted and faulted and put into the position they are in today. on the cliff face, you can see the bedding of the shale. there are vertical cracks that filled the water and plans is growing. -- and plants are growing. the cumulative effect of the fresh cut with the debris sitting on the ledge, luckily we have a chance there to protect us from rocks going on the street. >> this is one type of rock salt and we will look at a few others. what will we see? >> i think it would be appropriate. we have been talking about rock salt. there is instability that occurs at telegraph hill. this was more in the earth flow and debris flow kind of movement. this moves downhill as a result of the rations from the earthquake. that is where we are head

sea. and apparently it is enormously dangerous to travel around the foot of the cliffs and the pharaohs of the falling sheep then they take them back and claim this is the finest tasting lamb anywhere in the world. i thought that it was something i will share with you in the ludicrous and of the spectrum. now you have to wipe the smiles of your face because the next story isn't ludicrous at all. it's quite serious. i was telling this to some people in new york because of the demographics were quite likely to know the story but in fact relatively few of them did and so i am hoping not too terribly many of you. july, 1916, the royal navy was using the battle of the atlantic, one in each of the world war, both of which german submarines would attack vessels coming eastbound from canada and the united states bringing supplies to the british isles and the german submarines in both instances would file torpedoes. the german submarines fire their torpedoes had to come to the surface. it was relatively easy for the navy if they saw one of these submarines to attack them with naval gunfire. if they

this sea of mesquite and cactus that you see below here was once the reservoir impounded by the dam that stretched nearly half a kilometer from that cliff face on that side all the way over to this cliff face over here. at its peak, the reservoir surface area equaled 40 football fields. keach: spencer has determined the reservoir's size by measuring the silt that had built up behind the dam. we're behind the dam now, walking through a channel cut right into the silts that were deposited behind the structure. these silts that you see on both sides were brought in here by the water that flowed into the reservoir. when the water hit the dam and stopped, the silts were dropped and deposited in a series of layers. keach: the silts show just how deep the dam once was. the top of this mountain of sediment would have been the floor of the reservoir. spencer: it dawned on me after a few days that what i was dealing with here was an engineering feat, the magnitude of which was hard to grasp at the beginning. the planning, the foresight, the organization that was required to carry out this incredibly massive task was something that i could only ap

another train was draged out to sea -- dragged out to sea by the receding wave. 25 miles north of hilo is a ridge called -- [inaudible] at the bottom of a cliff, on the peninsula was a school. it was beautiful but a terrible location for a school. the children had just gotten up and went to school when the wave hit. they couldn't outrun it, so the 24 students and the teacher were swept out to sea. in the town there was a boy, and he had just woken up and brushed his teeth when his brother announced a wave was coming. his brother and father were holding on to each other, and his brother let go. larry and his father or lived through the tsunami, but his brother was never seen again. 159 people died on the big island that day. 96 in hilo alone. in 1948 the u.s. government set up the tsunami warning center, a series of seismic wave monitors in the ocean. this is a tsunami tracking buoy. how they use this is when the wave comes, the buoy goes up, and they can track where the wave is coming from, and they can predict how tall it will be and when it will hit. thankfully, scientists can now warn people in hawaii and around the world that a tsunami's