last night i had the opportunity to listen to an 86-year-old honoree at the simon wiesenthal gathering last night. she had spoken about how her life was different and the opportunities that were denied because she was jewish. because of the efforts of norm and mike and your leadership today and my great colleague betty yee, at the board of equalization, asian americans today are not denied opportunities because of who they look, where they come from. we are aspiring and we are leading california and america in a new generation. what norm battled for all of us through the 20th century, we have an obligation to lead in the 21st century and as congressman honda provided, we are providing leadership in all areas that govern this country. technology, health, academia, commerce, art, entertainment, and government. today we must come together not only in celebration but in acknowledgement of the work that lies ahead. we understand that this is now a global economy and the opportunities that confront and challenge us are ones that we can only surpassed if we come together. so we can win the fu

last night i had the opportunity to listen to an 86-year-old honoree at the simon wiesenthal gatheringt night. she had spoken about how her life was different and the opportunities that were denied because she was jewish. because of the efforts of norm and mike and your leadership today and my great colleague betty yee, at the board of equalization, asian americans today are not denied opportunities because of who they look, where they come from. we are aspiring and we are leading california and america in a new generation. what norm battled for all of us through the 20th century, we have an obligation to lead in the 21st century and as congressman honda

gabby giffords was in beverly hills last night with her husband astronaut mark kelly the simon wiesenthalter award them a medal of valor. she left congress to continue her recovery after being shot in the head. six people decide. the wiesenthal center gave out medals of valor to holocaust survive eastern tuskegee airmen. >>> -- fire burned 10 ayers curse along high 128 -- -- >>> gusty winds a problem in southern california and it contributed to major damage in the antelope valley. cars were damaged. more coming up on "good morning america" at 7:00. >>> everything outside is going to be affected by the wind today. good morning. already affected santa rosa gusting up to 22 still has the fastest want gusts now half moon bay 21 west wind sustained at 18 sfo north wind 12 novato everybody else 10 miles per hour calm in oakland napa and livermore and mountain view. 7:00 this3sq morning 48 napa 49 san jose everybody else low to mid 50s sunny start. lunch hour going outside doing a walk or a little cafe mid to upper 50s along the coast into san francisco, low to mid 60s bay shore low to mid 70s c