reed and gianna, back to you. >> shawn chitnis live outside the home of senator dianne feinstein.ation of that work to build bridges between barack obama and then-senator hillary clinton. that was a contentious period. after the assassinations at city hall, the need to temper the city. the midst of the aids crisis. the need to bring calm and even though she made some decisions that really angered and infuriated the lgbtq+ community. the closing of the bathhouses that really is sort of a theme in her career. trying to have some calm and some measured response and some coalition building. >> but clearly a bit of a powerhouse. you know, able to make thatchings and just -- on both sides of the aisle as well. and i think you are going to hear from republicans and democrats alike. just showing some respect for what she's done politically and just in t's go to some of that servant. reti right now. we're going to see a lot of thpouring on social media right now. >> kirsten gillibrand said dianne feinstein was a force to be reckoned with and blazed a trail for generations of women who foll

shawn chitnis reporting live. let's go live not to the nation's capital where senator dianne feinstein served for decades. many of her colleagues are in d.c. working this morning but also taking the time to pay tribute to her on the senate floor. this morning, senate majority leader chuck schumer, minority leader mitch mcconnell had this to say about dianne feinstein. >> dianne did not just push down doors that were closed for women, she held them open for generations of women after her to follow. she gave a voice, a platform, a model for women across the country who inspire two roles in leadership and public service , who want to leave their own mark on the world, who want to make this country a better place for others. today, there are 25 women serving in this chamber and every one of them will admit they stand on dianne 's shoulders. so, dianne 's impact extended far beyond the senate floor and far beyond politics itself. today, we grieve . we look at that desk and we know what we have lost. >> we all refer to

shawn chitnis is live at the montgomery station getting the latest on bart. what the can people expect? what can commuters expect, shawn? >> reporter: good morning. the promise from bart is they will become more reliable for riders around the clock including weekend. the goal is to be sure no one is waiting more than 20 minutes for the next train. in addition to improving on the service and how quickly you will be able to catch a train, they point out they will be giving newer trains, phasing out legacy ones that date to 1972 when bart began running and offering service. they say they are increasing service specifically on evenings. that will go up 50%. the fleet of the future will be the only trains used on bart service moving forward. that begins today. these trains have new seats, new signs as well as a new audio system and wait times should no longer reach half an hour for anyone. on the yellow line, bart's busiest weekday route, trains will go from every 15 minutes to every 10 minutes. >> we need to grow our ridership. we have been steadily growing riders

shawn chitnis takes us into the school helping the little ones starting their learning journey. >> reporter: improving access to early childhood education for low income families is the first step in a life long process to help under served kids become successful. >> it's centered around building the relationship with the parent and helping them see education as a teacher and family, community, collaborative role. >> reporter: the lead teacher for early head start at the new cesar chavez early learning parent, she's also a parent and understands concerns families have leaving their children at a new school. >> i have my son here. my daughter was here. >> reporter: the goal is to be a place where families can have all their young children in one place, from infants to kindergarten. combining resources the school district works with nonprofits to provide early childcare, a family care center, classroom instruction. >> knowing the teachers, it really does bring a sense of knowing that they're close by. >> families can go to school and work. that means they provide and support the economy of th

shawn chitnis is down the road at the san jose airport. >> reporter: that's right.he end of the holiday travel weekend and our on going series about the bay area bouncing back of the we'll have a live report, coming up. >>> before break, we'll take you to san jose where lights are coming on and people are getting about their business investing in t >>> welcome back on this monday. at 6:29, our bouncing back series has taken us all over the bay highlighting the heroes stepping up in our communities. we started in san francisco and went to oakland. this year we are in san jose. the airport is bracing for a labor day travel rush. it's going to be busy. a live look at the airport, wrapping up the busiest summer travel season ever. tsa says after this weekend this will set a new travel record with more than 227 million people screened at airports since memorial day. that's better than 2019 numbers, before the pandemic. shawn chitnis is live as the record setting travelers are starting to make their way home. it doesn't look too bad there at san jose. shawn. >> reporter:

shawn chitnis is live in alameda. what's so special about this store you are at? is it lucky?> it is. good morning. we know california has had its fair share of winners. so where you go could make the difference. this 7-eleven is one of many stores in our state considered lucky by california state lottery. there is an easy way to look that up. let's talk about where we are with another jackpot tonight. saturday no one was able to claim it. there was someone in california, one of a few winners, able to match the five white balls in the powerball but since no one got all six, the rest rolls over to tonight's drawing. that is estimated at 785 million. if you choose lump sum, you would get $367 million. this is set to be the fourth largest prize in history. your odds are one in 292 million. the largest one won was last year, over $2 billion with a b. the winning was in los angeles county. we want to remind you there are scams that come with prizes like this. federal trade commission says people usually get a call, e-mail, or letter saying you have won a sweepstakes or prize. somet

it is available to people six months and older and shawn chitnis is in walnut creek with how important this news vaccine is for some residents. >> reporter: juliana got the latest covid shot before anyone else at this cbs in walnut creek as the pharmacy starts a new week ready to give out more of the vaccine. >> good. >> reporter: more than three years since the start of the pandemic and multiple boosters to the original vaccine, medical experts are encouraging people to look at this version of the vaccine like the flu shot. something you should get everywhere. >> covid-19 is prominent. >> reporter: the vaccine targets the latest trends of covid-19 that are causing most infections across the country. juliana says she is notice plenty of people around her getting covid. >> everyone is getting exposed lately. neighbors, friends. instead of delaying it, come on in and get the new one. >> reporter: for the sake of others, she wants to do what she can to keep from infecting the most vulnerable in her life. >> more concerned about not spreading to elderly relatives and such. being more caref

shawn chitnis with the story on how hard work and perseverance has paid off for one latino business owner. >> alecia has never forgotten about the journey she went on to get to this kitchen. originally from mexico, she came to the u.s. in 2000, eager for the opportunities it presented her. >> we come to these countries because we are looking for a better life and a good education for our kids. >> working two jobs with the family, she started making tamales at home, selling them on the streets and by knocking on doors. she knew she had something special but needed help to make it a success. >> everybody has a dream. in business, in everything. just work hard and find the resources and it will come through. >> reporter: the opportunity fund gave alecia a crucial first loan so she could start deliveries while coaching her along the way. >> frequently, she was shut out of their traditional financial system and she was not able to act with the capital she needed to grow her business. >> passion and perseverance carried her to new milestones. >> they have plenty of determination and grace to wo

shawn chitnis has more now on how things are going. >> reporter: it's a busy day and things are moving. that early morning rush for first flights has come and gone. look at the situation torr security. tsa lines are starting to grow a little bit again but not as long as we saw when we first arrived shortly before 6:00 a.m. look at the line that was going well past security, around baggage claim, and then out to the entrance of the terminal at terminal two. that line maintained for about an hour or so and then the situation got better. talking to someone in the line who was headed to las vegas, he showed up three hours before his flight. he was surprised to see how long the line was but he said it's a great sign for the need and value that this airport brings to not only oakland but the east bay. >> people who prefer to come to oakland and leave instead of crossing the bay and going into san francisco or going to san jose, it's exciting to see that there is enough economic stability in oakland for people to do this on holidays and go and travel and things like that. i think it says a lo

shawn chitnis tells us what their message is and what they demand of oakland leaders. >> reporter: businesses in oakland wanting to make it clear they feel like they have no other choice but to go on strike. the challenges piling up since the beginning of the pandemic. now we may get a sense of what it could be like if all the businesses suddenly have to close. tony owns new tens market in oakland's chinatown. >> i have been here for 20 years. it's never been like this. >> reporter: he can't believe what's happened to his neighborhood where businesses like his have to start closing earlier in the day at 4:30 p.m. scared someone may target his store in the evening. >> it's sad that i have to close the store. >> reporter: businesses like his choosing to close for one day on their own, to get more attention on the crime in oakland. >> i don't understand how the respect has gone out the door. >> reporter: frustration to city leaders comes after oakland was late to submit a proposal for funding missing out on state money to help fight organized retail theft. according to police there have been mor

shawn chitnis is at stanford university where ai is being shaped as a valuable tool. >> reporter: high school students are at an age where the impact of ai will be felt no matter what they do next. >> artificial intelligence is part of all aspects of our life, whether it's how we work, live, or play. >> reporter: one of the leaders for craft, a set of resources to help high school teachers take on the topic. >> everything will be modified and affected because of this. it helps to make sure students are able to think carefully. >> reporter: what are you most looking forward to? >> it will open so many possibilities as much as mobile devices made it possible to have games on the move, take pictures. >> reporter: what most concerns you? >> i am concerned that ai is not seen realistically in terms of being a tool that is really just a pattern recognizer or pattern matcher. >> reporter: craft has different plans on ai on the website now. for high school students, the issues could be immediate affecting videos they see and music they listen to as far as software like face recognition and oth

shawn chitnis is at san jose airport as some of the travelers make their way home. >> reporter: it's an easy way to start your trip if you are beginning at san jose mineta airport on labor day. we haven't seen many lines or a large crowd. look at the situation earlier in the morning when we were first arriving, one of the clear advantages of using this airport on a busy travel weekend and what officials say should be a busy travel week through friday. we were at another airport over the weekend and on friday of last week where we saw the excitement and busy travel week beginning. again it's an advantage of having multiple airports in the bay area and people visiting were sure to take advantage. >> i have was going to a birthday party in san francisco and then i was going to san jose for a dog's birthday party and then a family reunion. i am going home now. after arriving, it's a relaxed airport, not as cluttered as l.a.x. i think it's very good. >> reporter: with more flights taking off later in the morning, airport officials will remind you of the same tips. give yourself extra time

shawn chitnis is live outside her home in pacific heights with reaction from san franciscans. >> reporter: we are watching more people continue to come to this location, leave flowers and cards, wanting to show their respects and pay tribute to her. this is a very public setup that we have here next to her home in pacific heights. the steps go all the way up, many people using it just to exercise or enjoy the scene. clearly, some people wanting to be here and to lead some sort of token to say thank you to the senator. those who passed by this location said that they specifically wanted to celebrate all that senator brian -- dianne feinstein did for them locally. that included how she helped people to see the roles women take on in politics. we heard from one woman who came here to leave flowers and a card because as a member of the lgbtq community and someone who is passionate about the environment, she felt seen by the senator. >> during that time, i thought, there is somebody out there for us, right? someone that will protect us. ever since then, i have always followed her and i always

shawn chitnis is and pacifica with a preview of the festival and the impact it has on small businesses. >> we are out here in pacifica, many of the businesses involved herein fog fest , a reminder how these are crucial to supporting the shops that are here in town. >> page by miller opened up the magic toybox back in pacifica in 2021. plans for the shop started before the pandemic but many of the twists and turns that come with owning a new business have been shaped by covid-19. still, he has never strayed away from the mission that keeps them going each day. >> i miss the nostalgia and the magic feeling of being able to go to a toy store, a place that was meant for kids and a place where kids can walk around and see and touch. >> mix of toys new and old. paige loves having a variety of toys for boys and girls of all ages. >> the toys that you had as a kid that you played with, kids will love them. >> parents enjoy seeing the toys they loved available for their children. many of the customers are buying gifts for themselves. >> one of the things they tell a lot of customers is kids don

shawn chitnis on how important this new vaccine is for some residents. >> reporter: julie anna got the latest shot before anyone else at this cvs in walnut creek as the pharmacy starts a new week ready to give out more of the vaccine. >> i always like being first. >> reporter: more than three years since the start of the pandemic and multiple boosters to the original vaccine experts are encouraging people to look at this version like the flu shot, something you should get every year. >> it's still prominent. covid-19 is still prominent in the u.s. >> reporter: it targets the latest strains that are causing most infections across the country. she's noticed everyone getting covid. >> everyone is getting exposed lately. neighbors, friends. instead of delaying it, just come in. >> reporter: for the sake of others she wants do what she can to keep it from infecting the most vulnerable. >> just more concerned about not spreading to elderly relatives and being more careful in public places. >> cvs recommends making appointments for the vaccine online but walk ins are of course welcome. it is

shawn chitnis has that story. >> reporter: michael loves the life he is building in san francisco after recently moving into an apartment in the city. >> now that i am able to live independently again and have the services provided to me through uber health, it's a wonderful thing. >> reporter: uber health has given more than 1,000 free rides for clients at sf aids foundation. >> to know that i have the security to get to and from my appointments without having any obstacles that can potentially block it is a great comfort. >> reporter: his health has improved because he is not only more willing to go to appointments and he enjoys the experience more than before. trying to get a cab or use public transportation wasn't affordable or convenient where he now lives. >> i am glad where we are now but there is yet more to do. >> reporter: on this day of awareness michael hopes people do not take their eye off the goal, no new infections, no more death, no discrimination of people living with hiv. >> the fight is not over. we are pressing forward to getting to zero. but we need everyone's help

shawn chitnis talked to people who traveled here to learn all about ai. troop by now, it is clear that the focus is ai for this conference. we are aware of some of the data that salesforce had going into this conference. they surveyed hundreds of leaders who said that they are prioritizing ai in the next year. many of them say it is a top priority. we had a chance to talk to someone who traveled far to be here and have him explain why ai is so important to his business. >> everywhere you look around dream force this year, you can't miss that theme, ai. >> we are here to learn about ai being a hot topic. everyone wants to know what kind of business applications can you use ai for. >> reporter: kyle my is the chief innovation officer in new york and he is returning to dreamforce eager to see what more his company can do with this technology. dreamforce was promoted as a conference bringing in dozens of the top minds on ai. >> our speakers are ethics efforts and they are talking about how we need to be regulating, how we need to think about access to ai and

shawn chitnis is at san jose airport this morning to talk about some of those record-setting travelers who are making their way back home. >> reporter: gianna, good morning. this is probably the busiest we have seen the airport since we got here early in the morning. it has been a steady stream and some early waves of folks coming through to get to the different flights. checking the boards a few minutes ago there have been some delays. more so on those arriving here at san jose and those that are taking off . something to keep in mind is good to check on flight status before your heading out to the airport. here is a look at what we saw earlier in the morning. when we got here before 6:00 a.m. there were people already here but it is only gotten busier as we stay here throughout the morning. we saw last friday in oakland, people are clearly taking advantage of the multiple airports in the bay area. and especially on a holiday weekend, flying out of san jose has its appeal for residents and visitors. >> i was going to a birthday party in san francisco and i was going to san jose for a

shawn chitnis has a look at one company's pla to make your commute safer. >> chris carson remembers the moment that helped to inspire the mission of hayden ai. >> i was inside inner sunset riding a transit bus . in the past, i was very focused on understanding driver behavior. troupe realized the driver had to keep pushing a button to capture photos showing cars tha were not part legally. >> i thought that we could star to automate that. >> hayden ai has done just that allowing the bus driver to focu on their job and help transit agencies get better at enforcement as well as collect more data related to safety. >> if we are trying to monitor parking from across the city, you would need an army of human beings. >> reporter: with artificial intelligence, the technology knows that certain sections of the road are designated bus lanes and cars should not be parked there. >> there is no technology that is inherently bad or good. >> we got a chance to see how i works with one of the vans that replicates the conditions of a bus. as we drove around, the technology is constantly checking to see

shawn chitnis is at san jose mineta as travelers make their way back home. >> reporter: it's an easy way to start your trip if you are beginning here at san jose mineta airport on labor day. we haven't seen too many lines or a large crowd so far. take a look at the situation earlier in the morning when we were first arriving. one of the clear advantages of using this airport on a busy travel weekend and what officials say should technically be a busy travel week through friday. we were at another airport over the weekend and on friday of last week where we saw the excitement and the busy travel week beginning. again, it's an advantage of having multiple airports in the bay area and people visiting were sure to take advantage of it. >> i went to a birthday party in san jose. i was going to san jose for a dog's birthday party then a family reunion. going home now. after arriving here, relaxed airport. not as cluttered as lax. yeah, i mean, it's very good. >> san francisco businesses were hoping for an uptick in foot traffic this labor day weekend. they say that doesn't seem to be the c

shawn chitnis has how all this works. >> reporter: michael loves the life he is building in san francisco after recently moving into an apartment in the city. >> now that i am able to live independently again and have the services provided to me through uber health , it is a wonderful thing. >> reporter: uber health has given more than 1000 free rides for clients at sf aids foundation. >> to know i have the security to get to and from my appointments without having any obstacles that could potentially block it, is a great comfort. >> reporter: michael's health has improved because he is not only are willing to go to his appointments, he enjoys the experience more than before. trying to get a cab or use public transportation was not affordable or convenient for where he lives . >> i am glad for where we are now but there is more to do. >> reporter: on this day of awareness he hopes people don't take their eye off the goal. no new infections, no new deaths or no discrimination of people living with hiv. >> the fight is not over. we are pushing forward to getting toward zero. but we need eve

shawn chitnis is showing us how the little ones were just starting their journey. >> reporter: improving access to early childhood education for low income families is the first step in a lifelong process to help underserved kids become successful. >> it is centered around building a relationship with the parent and helping them see education as a teacher and a community collaborative role. >> reporter: she is the lead teacher at the new cesar chavez early learning center, she's also a parent and understands the concerns some families have. >> i have my son here and my daughter was here. >> reporter: the goal is to be able to be a place where families can have all the young player children in one place, from infants on the way to kindergarten. combining resources, the school district works with nonprofits to provide early childcare, a family care center and classroom instruction. >> knowing the teachers, he really does bring a sense of security for the community. >> families can go to school, families can work, that means they provide and support the economy of this community. >> reporte

shawn chitnis is at the second harvest in san jose where volunteers are working to help the communityse they want to volunteer. they want to be here. >> reporter: for almost 20 years, steve norris not only wanted to be here but kept coming back to second harvest taking on more responsibilities as a volunteer. >> doing okay? >> yes. >> all right. everything going all right? >> reporter: now he is a team leader who helped oversee packaging of the fresh produce boxes usually working two shifts a day. he first signed up to volunteer as a way to get back to his community. steve remembers years ago meeting someone on his way to second harvest that reminds him why they do this workday after day. >> a woman ran up behind me and basically said i am a research scientist, a phd. i have been laid off from my job. i am about to be evicted because i can't pay rent and i have no food in my refrigerator. can you help me? >> reporter: that happened early into his time and he knows that's still the case for many today. >> i think that underscores that this can happen just to anyone in our community. an

shawn chitnis with a look at the impact the reaction from residents who initially feared help would not come fast enough. >> reporter: she spent part of her childhood in bay point and chose to come back here to buy a home last year. >> this is my community. i was excited and a little apprehensive . >> reporter: she remembers the limited resources that pushed her family to leave when she was growing up. and had concerns about what would be there for now. >> my major worry was that we would not have first responders in a timely fashion. >> reporter: leaders a con fire thought about this issue. >> one of the things i worry about is not just the first fire, but the second fire and the third fire. >> reporter: decent half of the county had tens of thousands of residents relying on just a few resources. >> firefighters were getting ran into the ground and not adequately protect our communities. >> reporter: unifying contra costa and east contra costa fire protection district's only made sense. >> previously, we were using resources from central contra costa that had to surge in antioch and pi

here is shawn chitnis. >> people come here because they want to volunteer. they want to be here. >> reporter: for almost 20 years, steve has not only wanted to be here, but kept coming back to second harvest, taking on more responsibilities as a volunteer. >> doing okay? everything all right? >> reporter: now he is a team leader who helps oversee the packaging of these fresh produce boxes. usually working to shift the day. he first signed up to volunteer as a way to give back to his community. steve remembers years ago meeting someone while on his way to second harvest , the reminds him why they do this work day after day. >> a woman ran up behind me and asked me , basically she said on a research scientist, a phd and i have been laid off from a job and about to be evicted because i cannot pay my rent and i have no food in my refrigerator. can you help me? >> reporter: while that happened early into his time as a volunteer, he knows that is the case for many today. >> i think it underscores that this can happen to anyone in our community. anyone can be in ne

shawn chitnis yesterday wore blue. which made us a little bit nervous but shawn, you are off the hook. because the 49ers got the big win. i'm nicole zaloumis. we made it to friday and someone that didn't is reed cowan. he's off today. he is -- his friday was what wednesday night? but don't worry he'll be back next week. >> be back on monday but let's get live look outside right now because something else you are also thinking about not just that niners' win but you are probably waking up to that smell of smoke once again today. yes, it's another spare the air day. just don't drive today if you don't have to. it's because of the wildfire smoke from the california and oregon border so jessica birch is here this morning. to tell us when it should clear because jess, i love this time of year. it's so beautiful with the temperatures. >>> i know, you know, we were just seeing september by earth, wind & fire because we're getting into the fall season over here in the studio. but you know what? still umped the first alert weath

shawn chitnis tells us about the changes going on. >> reporter: a new promising commitment from bart to be a reliable service for riders around the clock and throughout the week . they say no one should have to wake more than 20 minutes a day or night , or even on weekends. in addition to phasing out the remaining legacy trains dating back to win bart opened in 1972, they are increasing service especially on weekends and that should go up 50%. the fleet of the future, as they call it, will be the new trains used in bart service. new seats, new signs and a new audio system. waiting times should no longer reach a half an hour for anyone in the yellow line which is bart's busiest weekday route , trains go from every 15 minutes to every 10 minutes. that takes people from pittsburg to the peninsula. >> we need to grow our ridership and we have been steadily growing ridership throughout the pandemic that we want to bring back more people. we are inviting everybody if you have not been on bart in a while, this is a great time . >> reporter: you should notice more people in each car because

we are with the children's musical theater this morning and shawn chitnis is out there where students and teachers are showing their belief in art. >> reporter: the artistic director has maintained a clear mission for the children's musical theater in almost 30 years of leading the organization. >> i always worry about young people that have the seed inside them, and the fact is can we help water them to help them find their true destiny? >> cmt has a record of doing just that. it is history on display in their main hallways. what stands out to you, what you must take away from what is on the walls wax >> but i take away is, if you look in some pictures you will see people that are young. and if you really know what you are looking at you will see them 10 years later and you can really remember the journey they've taken. >> reporter: staff at cmt work hard all year to make sure the quality of each production shines with each performance. they are already hard at work building sets for the next production in the 2023-2024 season . >> it is very credit lane to see the finished product .

. >> and shawn chitnis explains why the tech industry has made this issue a top priority. >> everywhere you look around dreamforce this year, you cannot miss the theme of a.i. >> a.i. is the hot topic. everyone wants to know what kind of business applications you could potentially use a.i. for. >> reporter: kyle nye is the chief medications officer and is eager to return to dreamforce to see what his company can do with this technology. dreamforce was promoted as a conference bringing in dozens of the top minds on a.i. >> there are ethics experts and they are talking about regulation and how to be thinking about access to a.i. and secure data. >> reporter: that is important for kyle in the company he works for. as a financial institution focused on lawyers, esquire bank uses a.i. to create and send content to customers, including information about loans that can be used to grow businesses. >> they are articulating how important trust is an building that trust layer. these are new functionalities that people are uncertain of. >> reporter: so well much of the conference will be about trus

sfo projecting 590,000 passengers will go through from today through monday and shawn chitnis spent the morning at oakland international airport where a lot of people got an early start. >> reporter: shortly before 6:00 am, take a look at the line that was going well past security, around baggage claim and out to the entrance of the terminal here at terminal two. that was maintained for about one hour or so and the situation got a lot better. talking to someone who was heading to las vegas, he showed up three hours before his flight, he was apprised to see how long the line was but he also said it is a great sign for the need and the value that this airport brings to not only oakland but the east bay. >> people who would prefer to come to oakland instead of crossing the bay and going into san francisco or san jose, it is exciting to see that. you know, there's enough economic stability in oakland for people to do this on the holidays and go out and travel, so i think that says a lot. >> reporter: if you are driving this holiday weekend, a reminder that a stretch of westbound interstate

shawn chitnis tells us how important the new vaccine is for some residents. >> reporter: julianna got the latest covid shot at this cvs in walnut creek as they start a new week ready to give out more of the vaccine. >> i like being first. >> reporter: more than three years since the start of the pandemic and multiple boosters, medical experts are even concerning people to look at this version like the flu shot, something you should get every year. >> it's prominent. covid is prominent in the u.s. >> reporter: the vaccine targets the latest strains of covid-19 causing most infections across the country. julianna noticed plenty of people getting covid. >> everyone is getting exposed lately, neighbors, friends. so, instead of delaying it, just come in and get it. >> reporter: for the sake of others, she wants to do what she can to keep it from ineffecting the most vulnerable in her life. >> concerned about not spreading it to elderly relatives and such. being more careful going in public spaces. >> cvs recommends making appointments online but walk-ins are welcome. according to the cdc,

as shawn chitnis shows us, it's about the people behind ai innovation. >> reporter: the journey to dreamforce is not only about the miles traveled but the challenging path he underwent to get here. >> if i can, you also can. >> reporter: as a young woman growing up in the middle east her family didn't allow her to imagine a life beyond an outdated review in society. her degree of pharmacy wasn't recognized in her country but she made a career change. she works as a developer for a tech company after training on salesforce software. >> i don't need go to university five or six years. i can have an account and learn and i manage to find a job. >> reporter: a product of the platform and salesforce program helping refugees in europe. she wants to spread her story to inspire others. that's why she's highlighted as a trail blazer by salesforce. what's it like to see you up there? >> it's cool, right? >> yeah, yeah. i feel like it's great to have your picture in san francisco streets. when i saw it the first time i was like whoa that's me. feels amazing. >> reporter: she's eager to keep learning and

shawn chitnis looks at how the community can make a difference when small businesses need it most. >> alecia villanueva has never forgotten about the journey she went on to get to this kitchen. originally from mexico, she came to the us in 2000, eager for the opportunities it presented her. >> we come to this country as an immigrant because we are looking for a better life and a good education for our kids. >> working two jobs with the family, she started making tamales at home, selling them on the street and by knocking on doors. she knew she had something special but needed help to make it a success. >> everybody has a dream. work hard and find the resources and it is going to come through, for sure. >> the opportunity fund gave alecia a crucial first loan so she could start deliveries while coaching her along the way. >> frequently she was shut out of the traditional financial system and she was not able to act with the capital she needed in order to grow her business. >> alecia says passion and perseverance carried her to new milestones. >> they have plenty of determination and gr

shawn chitnis is live in san francisco this morning with the look at one bay area company's plan to make your commute a little safer and i like this part, shawn. it's hoped it should make it easier for bus drivers too. >> reporter: gianna, that's right. well we certainly know that ridership is down compared to pre-pandemic levels. for all major agencies. but specificall for buses we know that they've been facing some unique challenges in recent years. so take a look at the technology that hayden ai based here in sa francisco has. if you look up here -- chris carson still remembers the moment that helpe to inspire the mission of hayde ai. >> i was inside inner sunset in san francisco riding a transit bus. and in the past, i was ver focused on understanding driver behavior. >> reporter: while on muni that day, he realized the driver had to keep pushing a button to capture photos showing cars tha were not parked legally. >> i thought to myself that we could start to automate that. >> reporter: and hayden ai has done just that. allowing the bu driver to focus on their job an help transit age

by the way shawn chitnis is rocking the professor look.i think he wins this morning. >> no better investment than children's education. i just showed you pictures of my little kelsey at school. i mean -- it's great to see what they're doing in san jose for those in need. >> yep, inspiring to wake up to two good examples and them our friends in san jose who are doing it. >>> time now 5:07. a's fans, listen up. we know nevada high rollers want the a's but do voters in the silver state want the team? in fact how voters may be the foot in the door that's closing on oakland. >>> plus, 49ers' fans celebrating a win before the season has begun. nick bosa is signed so now it's time to deliver. the record-breaking extension for the niners' star. >>> and here's a live look outside as we say good morning on this thursday. from our salesforce tower cam. looking south and look at that skyline. hopefully those clouds will - [narrator] stimulant use disorder is a disease, not a choice, but getting help and finding treatment for your meth or cocaine addic

we have our friend shawn chitnis.is live bright and early this morning at golden gate park with the preparations under way for the hardly strictly bluegrass festival. we also know that many of you will be at portola music festival at pier 80 and there's gianna my buddy with all the traffic. but first start with another friend of mine, meteorologist jessica birch with what we can expect for the weekend's weather. >> all right, let's dive straight into it. it's friday and we made it to the weekend and boy, we have a cool start throughout the bay area. clear skies over the santa clara valley this morning. we are waking up in the 50s and later into this afternoon, the weather is going to stay mild for us and i mean we're talking about 70s this afternoon. beautiful clear skies and it's a day to get out there and get some fresh air. and maybe a local venue and a local festival. in the 50s right new? san francisco and a mild start to the morning with a gorgeous weekend right around the corner. smidge more. petaluma at 55 deg

shawn chitnis with a story on how hard work and perseverance has paid off for one latino business owner. >> reporter: alicia villanueva is never forgotten about the journey she went on to get to this kitchen. originally from mexico, she came to the u.s. in 2000, eager for the opportunities it presented her. >> we come to this country because, we are looking for a better life and a good education for our kids. >> reporter: working two jobs with a family, she started making tamales at home, selling them on the street and by knocking on doors . she knew she had something special, but needed help to make it a success . >> everybody has a dream. and in business and in everything. just work hard and find the resources and it will come through . for sure. >> reporter: accion opportunity fund gave her a crucial first loan so she could start deliveries while coaching her along the way. >> frequently she was shot out of the traditional financial system and she was not able to access the capital that she needed in order to grow her business. >> reporter: she said passion and perseverance carried h

shawn chitnis on the importance of this new vaccine for some residents. >> reporter: juliana got theest covid shot before anyone else at this cvs in walnut creek as the pharmacy starts a new week of giving out the vaccine. more than three years since the start of the pandemic and multiple boosters to the original vaccine, medical experts are encouraging people to look at this version like the flu shot. something you should get every year. >> it is still very prominent. >> reporter: juliana says she has noticed plenty of people around her getting covid. >> people are getting exposed lately like neighbors and friends. instead of delaying it, just come on in and get the new shot. >> reporter: so for the sake of others, she wants to avoid spreading it to others in her life. according to the cdc it is safe to get a covid and flu shot during the same visit. >>> still ahead, at 5:00, the u.s. is spending billions to prevent gun and drug trafficking between the u.s. and mexico. how cartels are still dealing with the weapons sent into the bay area. >>> clorox is still dealing with a pending c

shawn chitnis has been a moscone center all morning showing us dreamforce is not just about the idea of artificial intelligence . it is about the people behind a.i. innovation. >> reporter: her journey to dreamforce is not only about the miles traveled but the challenging path she underwent to get here. >> if i can, you can. >> reporter: as a young woman growing up in the middle east, she said her family did not allow her to imagine a life beyond an outdated view of women in society. a refugee who moved to the netherlands, her degree in pharmacy was not recognized in her country but she made a career change in five months. today she works as a developer a tech company after training on salesforce software. >> i don't really need to go to university but i can have an account and learn. >> reporter: she is a product of the company's free online training platform and the salesforce program helping refugees in europe. she wants to spread her story to inspire others. that is why she is highlighted as a trailblazer by salesforce. she was even honored with a golden hoodie last year at dream

shawn chitnis as a closer look at their concerns and their message. true tony chung owns newton market in oakland chinatown. >> i have been here for 20 years and it has never been like this. >> he can't believe what has happened to his neighborhood. dismisses like his have to start closing earlier in the day, 4:30, scared someone may target his store in the evening. >> it is sad that i have to close the store. >> businesses like his now choosing to close for one day on their own to get more attention on the crime in oakland. >> i don't understand how the respect has gone out the door. >> this came soon after oakland was late to submit a proposal for funding, missing out on state money to help fight organized retail theft. according to oakland police, there have been more than 10,000 stolen cars reported this year. that is up 51% compared to the same period in 2022. >> we have seen the oakland chinatown thrive the last couple of years, it has gone down. we want to be a safe area for everyone to walk in. >> tony worries for his fellow storeowners, his e

shawn chitnis explains why this is a huge weekend for small businesses. >> reporter: page miller openedmagic toybox in pacifica back in 2021, plans started before the pandemic but in the last few years, many of the twists and turns have been shaped by covid-19. still, he has never strayed away from the mission that keeps him going each day. >> i miss the nostalgia and the magic feeling, just being able to go to a toy store, a place that was meant for kids, where kids can walk around and see and touch. >> he loves having a variety of options for boys and girls of all ages. >> the toys that you had as a kid that you played with, the kids will love them just the same. >> and parents always enjoyed seeing the toys they loved as children for adults. many of the customers are buying the gifts for themselves. >> early into his run as a small business owner, he is stepping up to help organize this year's fest as vice president of the board. >> getting involved in fog fest was really important to me because it really is pacifica's biggest community event. >> not only does it generate a lot of sa

shawn chitnis has a look at one company's plan to make your commute safer. >> reporter: chris carsonbers the moment that helped inspire the mission. >> i was inside inner sun set in san francisco riding a transit bus. in the past, i was very focused on understanding driver behavior. >> reporter: on muni he realized the driver had to keep pushing a button to catch photos showing cars that weren't parked immediately. >> i thought we could start to automate that. >> reporter: it's done just that, allowing the driver to focus on their job and help transit agencies get better at enforcement as well as collect data related to safety. >> if you are trying to monitor from across the city, you can imagine you would need an army of humans to monitor that. >> reporter: with artificial intelligence, the technology knows based on gps that certain sections of the road are designated bus lanes and cars shouldn't be parked. >> there is no technology that's inherently bad or good. it's how you apply the technology. >> reporter: we got a chance to see how it works with one of the vans that replicates

shawn chitnis tells us what their messages and what they demand of oakland leaders. >> reporter: businesses oakland wanting to make it clear they feel like they have no other choice but to go on strike. the challenges piling up since the beginning of the pandemic , now we may get a sense of what it could be like if all these businesses suddenly have to close. tony owns new tin's market in oakland's chinatown. >> i have been here for 20 years and it has never been like this . >> reporter: he cannot believe what has happened to his neighborhood. were businesses like his have to start closing earlier in the day, 4:30 p.m., scare someone may target his story the evening. >> it is sad i have to close. >> reporter: businesses like his are choosing to close for one day on their own, to get more attention on the crime in oakland. >> i don't understand how the respect is not out the door. >> reporter: the frustration comes soon after oakland was late to submit a proposal for funding, missing out on state money to help fight organized retail theft. according to oakland police, there have been more th

shawn chitnis is showing us how volunteers are working to help their community thrive. >> people come here because they want to volunteer, they want to be here. >> reporter: after almost 20 years, steve not only wanted to be here but kept coming back to second harvest, taking on more responsibilities as a volunteer. >> doing okay? everything going all right? >> reporter: and now he is the team leader overseeing the packaging of this fresh produce, working two shifts per day. he first sign up to volunteer as a way to give back to the community. steve remembers years ago, meeting somebody while on his way to second harvest that reminds him why they do this work day after day. >> a woman ran up behind me and asked me, well, basically she said i'm a research scientist, a phd, i've been laid off from my job, i'm about to be evicted because i can't pay my rent and i have no food in my refrigerator. can you help me? >> reporter: and while that happened early into his time as a volunteer, he noted that this still remains the case today. >> this can happen to anybody in our community. >> repor

shawn chitnis got a preview of the festival and a look at the impact it has on small businesses. >> paige miller opened up the magic toybox back in pacifica in 2021. plans for the shop started before the pandemic but many of the twists and turns that come with owning a new business have been shaped by covid-19. still, he has never strayed away from the mission that keeps them going each day. >> i miss the nostalgia and the magic feeling of being able to go to a toy store or a place that was meant for kids or a place where kids could walk around and see and touch. >> a mix of toys new and old, paige loves having a variety of options for boys and girls of all ages. >> the toys that you had as a kid, the kids will love them just the same. >> parents enjoy seeing the toys they loved available for their children or adults. many of his customers are buying gifts for themselves. >> one of the things i told my customers is kids don't change. >> early into his run as a small business owner, paige is helping step up to help organize this year's fog fest is vice president of the board. >> being invo

shawn chitnis takes us into the school helping little ones who are just starting their learning journey >> reporter: improving access to early childhood education for low income families the first step in a lifelong process to help underserved kids become successful. >> centered around building the relationship with the parent and helping them see education as a teacher and family community collaborative role. >> reporter: lizbeth vargas is the lead teacher at the cesar chavez early learning center. she is a parent and understands the concerns some families have leaving their children at a new school. >> i have my son here and my daughter was here. >> reporter: the goal is to be a place where families can have all the young children in one place. from infants all the way to kindergarten. combining resources, the school district works with nonprofits to provide early childcare, a family care center, and classroom instruction. >> knowing the teachers, it brings a sense of alleviation for the community knowing that they are in good hands and they are close by. >> families can go to school

shawn chitnis with how important blood donors are in the united states. >> reporter: on a recent visit to the vitalant donation center in fairfield, dennis mark giving blood 300 times. >> it saves lives. people that need blood, need it now. it is easy for me to do. so i do it. >> reporter: a major milestone that is not a big deal. >> they needed today. that is why again. >> reporter: he has been giving blood for 30 years and at one point he was donating every two weeks. he can no longer give platelets but comes in once a month to give plasma. >> i asked the question several times and they say as long as i am healthy i can keep coming. >> reporter: year after year, the needle never bothers him but because it can discourage others from giving, he says it is nothing to be afraid of and enjoys the experience spending an hour catching up on his favorite shows while in this chair. >> i know it is helping somebody and i know that whenever they need it , they can go out and solicit it. it has to be on the shelf. >> reporter: in fact, vitalant has a goal of storing up to four days of blood on i

is there annual make a convention but also become may see some doom loop headlines this morning shawn chitnis talked to those who traveled far to be here to learn about a.i. and they explain where the technology is concerned what is top priority for them. >> reporter: it is clear that the focus is a.i. for this conference. we are aware of some of the data that salesforce had going into this conference. they surveyed hundreds of leaders who said they are prioritizing a.i. in the next year. many saying it is a top priority. the chance to talk to someone who traveled far to be here and have him explain why a.i. is so important to his business. everywhere you look around dreamforce this year you cannot miss the theme, a.i. >> we are here to learn about a.i. being the hot topic. everyone wants to know what kind of business applications can you potentially use a.i., four. >> reporter: kyall mai is the chief innovation officer at esquire bank in new york. he wants to see what his company can do with this technology. dreamforce was promoted as a conference bringing in dozens of the top minds on a.i.

our shawn chitnis spoke with one donor who was going above and beyond to help. >> reporter: on a recent visit to the donation center in fairfield, dennis walter marked giving blood 300 times. >> it saves lives. people who need blood need it now. it is easy for me to do, so i do it. >> reporter: a major milestone that is not a big deal for dennis. >> they need it today, so that is why i do it. they need it today. >> reporter: at one point he was donating every two weeks. he can no longer give platelets but still comes in once a month to give plasma. >> i have asked that question several times, and they say that as long as i am healthy i can keep coming. >> reporter: year after year of donating, the needle never bothers him, but because it can discourage others from giving, he says it is nothing to be afraid of and enjoys the experience spending an hour catching up on his favorite shows well in this chair. >> i know it is helping somebody and i know that whenever they need it, they can't go out and solicit it. it has got to be there. it has got to be on the shelf. >> reporter: in fact, th

shawn chitnis tells us from stanford university, how a.i. is used to be shaped as a valuable tool. >> reporter: high school students are at an age where the impact of a.i. will be felt no matter what they do next. college or career. >> artificial intelligence is now part of all aspects of our life, whether it is how we work, live or play. >> reporter: stanford education professor is one of the leaders for c.r.a.f.t., set of resources to help high school teachers take on the topic. >> everything we do will be modified and affected because of this and it helps to make sure students are able to think carefully and responsibly. >> reporter: what most excites you about a.i.? >> a i will really open up so many possibilities just as much as mobile devices made it possible for us to have games on the move, take pictures when we go somewhere. >> reporter: what most concerns you? >> i am concerned that a.i. is not seen realistically , in terms of being a tool that is really just a pattern recognizer or pattern matcher. >> reporter: he has lessened pla