you have obviously mission bay and ucsf and their new hospital that is going on in. there is this tremendous need for housing that is coming in to the area. and we often deny yet -- do not yet have a situation where jobs and housing starts to come together at the same time. hopefully if this goes forward, we will have it in this case. i did not mention -- with their 6000 employees boosting possibly up to 8000 and trying to house them. we have heard recommendations from the two major neighborhood groups in the area plus the business community group in the area. i think has been very well -- it has been well vetted. the architectural details, buildings and sidewalks, still in conjunction with conferencing with the department. that standard -- that is standard for anything we do, especially on large projects. as to the exceptions, every once in awhile we get something of size that comes to us without any variances or exception but very rarely. the largest project, the larger the project, the more quirks that seem to be built into it. if i can use that non- architectural

the biggest issues for dog patch right now are the proposed ucsf hospital that wants to be placed at the north end of dogpatch. they do not have to follow the planning codes of san francisco. that is not to say that we are inherently opposed to ucsf and what they potentially bring to the neighborhood. it is just that we need to be aware of what their plans are. >> in our show, we have heard a lot about the challenges facing the people of district 10. let's hear about the proposed solutions. >> in this world we live in today, the technology is already there. i would not even mind seeing a solar former place all of this. the tide rolls in, and it rolls out, and do you know that the force of that type rolling in and out will generate enough energy to keep this city going? >> the kind of changes that i would like to see -- definitely more greening, more sensitivity to planting trees, creating more open space. >> if people want to have a good job out here, people getting educated, you see this community change. you see a lot of people coming into this community. this community probably gr

. >> reporter: a doctor from ucsf says if patients follow certain safety precaution they don't pose a threat. that includes, he says a voiding small children and pregnant women for several days. in addition -- >> must not go to a hotel, motel, time share. >> reporter: that's because patients excrete radiation in bodily fluids contaminating bedsheets, towels, bathrooms, even floors. but despite these precautions, a congressional investigation found some patients are choosing to recover in hotels to avoid exposing loved ones at home. and that's now caught the attention of the u.s. nuclear regulatory commission. a new advisory from the nrc strongly discourages patients from going to any location other than a private residence. even so, doctors and patients do not have to follow it. in fact, a survey shows 14% of doctors actually recommend their patients stay in hotels! >> it's very troubling. it tells us that the doctors who really should know better are disregarding it. >> reporter: now, as for gretchen, ucsf specialists questioned her extensively about her home and family before they w

no, i'm not worried, at ucsf, donors are first in line in anything happens. i'm heap. i got both parents. i've got a great working kidney. >> we've got 20 seconds left. it's very easy to get a kidney donor card. >> go on theirte and get your family to fill them out. >> fantastic. i'm so glad that you here and thank you for updating. >> we go back so far. >> reporter: that is going to do it for this segment, but coming up, some of the common m these sweehoney clustery things have fiber? fiber one. almost tastes like one of jack's cereals. uh forgot jack's cereal. [ jack ] what's for breakfast? uh, try the number one! i've never heard of that. [ wife ] it's great. it's a sweet honey cereal, you'll love it. are you guys alright? yeah. [ male announcer ] half a days worth of fiber. not that anyone has to know. fiber beyo recognition. fibeone. >>> welcome back. i'm cheryl jennings. today we're talking about how the get of live can be given through organ donation. 17-year-old alfonso garcia 'had the thrill of a lifetime throwing out the first pitch at the giants ballpark in

ucsf. that is this area right here. >> it is an earthquake hazard micro zone. >> again, another example of the wpa. the streets, they wanted to get to the top of the hill, said the duties beautiful walls and stairways. they are doing well. >> all of these hillsides have catalyzed the design and construction of the interesting foundations and sub framing. >> up there, you'll find quite often, because it is rock, they have dug holes, filled it with concrete, put pulls up, and built their buildings. they have been there actually now 67 years. >> some of these are significant earthquake hazard? >> many of them, because they're not properly braced, because the foundations are not deep enough. the consequences could be significant during an earthquake. >> the tunnel opened that whole section up to development. did that lead to park side? >> west portal is right here. it this slope. westport open up this whole area down here, with the reservoir. the tunnel was built and two different ways. one of

ucsf. that is this area right here. >> it is an earthquake hazard micro zone. >> again, another example of the wpa. the streets, they wanted to get to the top of the hill, said the duties beautiful walls and stairways. they are doing well. >> all of these hillsides have catalyzed the design and construction of the interesting foundations and sub framing. >> up there, you'll find quite >> up there, you'll find quite often, because it is rock, they

that is ucsf. adolph sutro donated the land. >> he had a lot of land. >> did. he bought a rancho in '82, and it was a huge chunk of land in a little peninsula. it took decades for it to fill in with housing. >> when he died, he leapt 1,100 acres to widows and orphans, and his children that truck. they comprise the woods, sherwood forest, forestville. it was a contentious thing. it took about 13, 15 years in public. >> this is actually in golden gate park, the casino. it was a controversy at the time to have a place that serve liquor and had card games in golden gate park. eventually, it moved to 24th ave. >> we still have the newly recently refurbished stop along the great highway. the beach shall i -- chalet. i always find it ironic that these federal highway funds were used to refurbish this place for drivers to get a drink. terrific. [laughter] >> there were farms, and there were dairies, as these houses are starting to be built, and they are more conventional residents is, and they are still a farm. in the distance, you can see it is still sand dunes. >> an

it's going to be at ucsf. cbs 5's phil matier will moderate. >>> president obama's bus tour of the midwest heads to illinois tomorrow while today in iowa, he was sharing the spotlight with two republicans who want his job. tara mergener reports all three are talking about one thing. >> reporter: president obama's bus tour rolled into another iowa town where he is pledging to help small businesses and farmers. he is looking for new ideas from rural america on how to create more jobs and turning up the heat on lawmakers. >> we can do even more if congress is willing to get in the game. >> reporter: he is in the middle of a three-day three state trip through the midwest. he is greeting crowds holding town hall meetings and talking about improving the nation's economy. >> there is nothing wrong with this country. we'll get through moment of challenge. >> reporter: mr. obama also wants voters to know he is serious about job creation. he says he has a new plan that he will unveil next month when congress returns fro

they get x-rays and free lab studies at ucsf and san francisco general for specialists and san francisco residents so a community partnership. >> fantastic. thank you. >>> all right. struggling with student loans, a shocking rise in defaults. who is paying the price coming up. ,,,,,,,,,,,, on the consumerwatch, julie watts explains, defaults are up dramatically, and some experts >>> a growing number of college graduates are having trouble paying student loans. julie watts explains defaults are up dramatically and it will only get worse. >> reporter: americans are chipping away at debt but outstanding student debt is up 25% since the start of the financial crisis in 2008. raquel is just starting law school but is already having second thoughts about the 15% loan she took out to pay for it. >> it's insane. >> i was in shock. 15% on a $15,000 loan just to cover her first year. >> reporter: raquel's mother said the family had few option. her daughter's school, empire college school of law, isn't eligible for federal aid. so the family had to resort to a much more expensive private loan from

ucsf. there is tremendous kinds of research. we are not going to see the benefits. along with lots of jobs in the prifrt sector. roads, medical programs for senior, the children, poor. school lunch programs. all these things will be affected. >> john boehner likes to say we don't have a financial problem, there is a spending problem. can the local municipalities take over and shoulder some of the burden? >> the last couple of years we had several votes by the people that tied the hands of folks at local government making it harder to raise taxes. we decided again and again, california, not to raise taxes. instead finding ways to cut programs. >> so much talk about education. talking with you as a professor, is this really going to hurt the state? >> yes. in question about it. >> you know first hand. >> we've seen thousands of students not get in because they don't have the money for professors or classes. we'll have fewer and fewer prepared to take classes. ppic came out with a survey where they said by 2025 we'll need 41% of the the state to have college education.

san francisco public defender confirms to abc7 news he will be at the debate at the ucsf mission bay conference center sponsored by the alliance for jobs and sustainable growth. fired papers to run friday before the deadline. in a few days after interim mayor ed lee who changed his mind about not running. >> there is a new effort underway to get everyone to boycott amazon.com. it requires the retail giant to collect state sales taxes. it's spear-headed by the california group that advocate for the poor, sick and elderly. they are calling on all californians to stop doing business at amazon until it complies with the new law. >> be fair to our businesses. to our services that desperately need the re-knew. and to everyone. who is playing by the rule. amazon, you can play by the rules, too. >> amazon says it doesn't have to collect taxes. they are collecting signature to overturn the online sales tax measure. >> we have clouds this morning. it looks different from yesterday morning. >> yeah. >> the clouds may make it slightly cooler in some areas. >> a good observation. the clouds are o

university's web site, the school officials say the chancellor had successful surgery on monday at ucsfall abnormal artery in his brain was removed. the chancellor will spend the next three weeks recuperating before returning to work. >>> today san jose becomes the land of the undead as the city celebrates the third annual disosm bee crawl. the event starts at 5:00 p.m. anyone who needs help with their zoom brief make-up application can get some at slave labor graphics beginning at noon. tonight's event includes the screen okay of a movie and the participants are also being asked to bring food to donate to the second harvest food bank. >> and sal, are you? pretty busy this morning? >> reporter: that is the million dollar question, isn't it? yes, i am. as a matter of fact, we're looking at some of that troublesome road work. i don't know if you remember, but yesterday we had some of anytime the south bay where some of the repaving didn't go quite as scheduled and they didn't reopen the lanes until 7:00 and that caused a huge traffic jam. so far that is not happening. we're going to keep

lois epstein, wife of ucsf researcher will get $3300. the payments are far short of the $15 million kaczynski was ordered to pay in restitution. >>> the fresh and easy grocery chain recalling spinach because of contamination concerns. the effected spinach packaged under f&e brand. it could be contaminated with listeria. it involves package of organic baby spinach when joy by date of august 1. there is no known illnesses from this. this is a precautionary recall. we have detail on the affected produce and number that you can call for additional information on the website. abc7news.com. just look under see it on tv. >>> an entire texas town is without water after the mayor turned off the tap. he took the action, even though the temperatures contained in the climb over 100 degrees. the demand taxed kemp's aging pipe and drained the water supply. the mayor says it forced them to shut off the tower until the town's water tower can be refilled. they have a population of 100 and broiling under heat wave. you can imagine that the mayor decision

the debate is scheduled for 7:30 at ucsf mission bay campus and will be televised live on comcast. >> add something to the debate i bet. >> i'm sure he will. >>> 5:21. the bizarre invention that could protect your smart phone. >> plus, people come up with a crazy reason to call 911. next, why one woman's call to cops over her missing tv complete. coming up. -- over her missing tv remote. coming up. ,,,,,, ah yes. there it is. the "mystery spot". not a mammal in this household is willing to lay claim to its origin. we may never know. let that sink in, people. we may never know. but now? now is not the time for blame. now is the time for action. ♪call 1-800-steemer. who made an unexpected arrival. [ woman ] he was 4 months early, weighing 1 pound, 12 ounces. [ female announcer ] fortunately, sam was born at sutter health's alta bates summit medical center. [ woman ] the staff was remarkable. they made me feel safe, trusting, cared for. [ giggles ] they saved his life. i owe all of them my son. [ female announcer ] alta bates summit medical center and sutter health -- our story is you. [

chu tracks viral outbreaks in ucsf and believes a wave of new dna technology could allow health officialso plan for newt 2008 -- mutated pathogen autos if we can understand patterns of how bacteria evolves will be a better able to understand and prepare for a kind of outbreak and potential problem autos he says they're studying genomes of the bugs. >> and having the sequence that will field information and what strains exist out there. and what strain view you twoish target. >> and there is newer machines with par the genomes in a matter of hours. >> there is sort of evolution directions of these bugs whether they, how much we may expect them to arise in the population. >> and one update the lab is working on a high speed mico array. >> and still coming up a rebate expiring before the product was ever made or sold. >> 7 on your side way lesson on rebates. stay with h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h

. >>> it will be a celebration of life today as the ucsf children's hospital honors transplant patients and their donors. today's event is the 16th annual gathering of children from infants to teenagers who have had kidney, liver, or intestinal transplants. some of their organ donors and children waiting for transplants will also be in attendance. more than 400 guests from the bay area and throughout the country are expected. >>> good morning to you! mostly clear skies, partly cloudy in santa rosa and good cooling overnight. 48 degrees outside your door. so bit of a chilly start. most of us in the businesses at this hour. san francisco 54 degrees. mid and upper 50s oakland into hayward. concord checking in about 57 as well as san jose. partly cloudy skies over san jose. take a look at your fall forecast here. again, not as widespread, not as far inland this morning. in fact we are looking amount partly cloudy to neer skies, fairfield, concord into livermore, san jose looks like is around the bay area. east bay peninsula on the coast by 9:30, 10:00 it's burning off of the east bay. but r