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unpermitted construction penalties as they exist are not a deterrent. number three, the code enforcement process does not assess penalties or fines. an absence of reporting building law penalties, there is no effective process for identifying serial violators who should be subject to escalating penalties. number six, there are no penalties for sequel violations. actually the current historical review process encourages unpermitted demolition and construction. if you apply for a permit and the building is over 45 years-old, you are required to get a historical review evaluation that delays the project six to nine months and you have the cost of the hre. from a risk/reward perspective, you save time, you save money and there's no penalty. why would you do -- why would you pull a permit if you have a building over 45 years? it is my hope the b.i.c. will schedule a formal presentation at a future meeting to discuss the root causes of unpermitted work. thank you. >> thank you. any additional public comment? seeing none, item four commissioner questions and m
unpermitted construction penalties as they exist are not a deterrent. number three, the code enforcement process does not assess penalties or fines. an absence of reporting building law penalties, there is no effective process for identifying serial violators who should be subject to escalating penalties. number six, there are no penalties for sequel violations. actually the current historical review process encourages unpermitted demolition and construction. if you apply for a permit and the...
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. >> now we report on the work that two organizations are doing to bring unpermitted spaces up to code while keeping residences from being forced out. >> reporter: this 90 year old warehouse in west oakland is the key to a future that tanya sees as a live work space called 30th and west. . >> halloween was our first time we invited a lot of friends over to see the space for the first time. >> reporter: she goes over the blueprints as architects and future tenants of this project working with the city of oakland to make sure everything is built up to code. >> this is going to be a artist co living, working space when it's done with 13 residencal studio spaces and five accessory studio spaces and a large dance floor, rehearsal space, a workshop. >> reporter: she was part of an a art collective at another warehouse evicted after the fire. >> we are trying to shift it ist the project is the exception. two meth are offering support. >> after the fire we started getting a lot of requests to help from people who live in spaces they were concerned about. we started helping spaces conform, help
. >> now we report on the work that two organizations are doing to bring unpermitted spaces up to code while keeping residences from being forced out. >> reporter: this 90 year old warehouse in west oakland is the key to a future that tanya sees as a live work space called 30th and west. . >> halloween was our first time we invited a lot of friends over to see the space for the first time. >> reporter: she goes over the blueprints as architects and future tenants of this...
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in regards to unpermitted buildings with people living inside, 21 of the cases are open.ne they're still trying to access the property. >> how confident are you that those are all of those kinds of buildings in oakland right now? >> i would be naive to tell you that we are not confident at all. we know there are other buildings and we have to be diligent and identify them and give people an opportunity to come in and correct it. >> reporter: another major promise implementing an interdepartmental database, a digital platform to address the lack of communication between departments revealed by both the ghost ship and san pablo fires. the new $500,000 database system is expected to be completed by december. it will go live early 2018, plus inspectors will be equipped with tablets. >> there were very unrealistic things said in that executive order. and also some crucial things. >> reporter: strauss is the lead organizer of the oakland warehouse coalition. he is hopeful but skeptical of oakland's progress announcement. >> so you have to following up an executive order with ac
in regards to unpermitted buildings with people living inside, 21 of the cases are open.ne they're still trying to access the property. >> how confident are you that those are all of those kinds of buildings in oakland right now? >> i would be naive to tell you that we are not confident at all. we know there are other buildings and we have to be diligent and identify them and give people an opportunity to come in and correct it. >> reporter: another major promise implementing...
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. >> reporter: for group being priced out of oakland, they are focused on cracking down on unpermittedces driving some away.>> they already have that hidden universe of underground parties in the bay area. it was already in peril before the ghost ship fire happened. very much the fire happened because the ground was shrinking where every other month or so, one of the venues where these things would happen would be lost to eviction. >> reporter: while they recognize where they gather must a safe, without them they say oakland would not be the same. >> the spaces pop up because these are places for artists and creative's to come and share community with each other. creating a void in the community itself. >>> one year after the fire, oakland mayor libby schaaf does responding to an internal report on the progress. the mayor says the fire department is catching up on a backlog of 1000 overdue inspections and is planning on implementing a database system to different departments to communicate. they can more than double the staff inspectors although no additional inspectors have started wo
. >> reporter: for group being priced out of oakland, they are focused on cracking down on unpermittedces driving some away.>> they already have that hidden universe of underground parties in the bay area. it was already in peril before the ghost ship fire happened. very much the fire happened because the ground was shrinking where every other month or so, one of the venues where these things would happen would be lost to eviction. >> reporter: while they recognize where they...
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. >> reporter: at least two organizations are trying to bring these unpermitted commercial spaces upcode while trying to keep residents in those homes and prevent them from being displaced. on the wake of the ghost ship fire, volunteers stepped up and fire extinguishers and smoke alarms where installed. just to name a few things. that effort grew and is so much bigger now. volunteers for two organizations, the oakland warehouse coalition and safer spaces. one group advocates for alternative affordable housing and the other provided safety improvements that need to be done. they referred those residents to contractors who can do the work. >>> every single place we have seen, people more than anything want to be safe. the ghost ship fire absolutely put life safety to its rightful place. a major priority. >> tonight at 10:00 we will introduce you to one woman who was working in turning a warehouse into a workspace built entirely up to code. she says she hopes it serves for a model for other spaces. we will have more on that coming up at 10:00 and we will have details on just how many un
. >> reporter: at least two organizations are trying to bring these unpermitted commercial spaces upcode while trying to keep residents in those homes and prevent them from being displaced. on the wake of the ghost ship fire, volunteers stepped up and fire extinguishers and smoke alarms where installed. just to name a few things. that effort grew and is so much bigger now. volunteers for two organizations, the oakland warehouse coalition and safer spaces. one group advocates for...
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. >> she added her main goal is to bring unpermitted buildings up to cold without people being evicted or left without a place to live.>>> coming up to why some of oakland underground artists are still struggling to find a sense of community. one year after the fires.>>> a novel way to help santa rosa fire survivors clear out unwanted stuff at the same time. tomorrow in santa rosa hundreds will take part in a garage sale where everything is free. deborah talk to the woman who got the ball rolling.>> reporter: when you stand in these neighborhoods and you think about everything lost and every home it is overwhelming. here is a way to recycle items to those in need.>> we all have 100 wineglasses or coffee cups.>> reporter: and diane's house nothing is safe. she is on a hunt for things she can spare and somewhat with nothing can use.>> saturday it goes to her front yard. she will put out a sign for her non-garage sale. no prices -- everything is free.>> my idea was to cleanse my house and share with others.>> reporter: others households will host giveaways. most of them in her junior coll
. >> she added her main goal is to bring unpermitted buildings up to cold without people being evicted or left without a place to live.>>> coming up to why some of oakland underground artists are still struggling to find a sense of community. one year after the fires.>>> a novel way to help santa rosa fire survivors clear out unwanted stuff at the same time. tomorrow in santa rosa hundreds will take part in a garage sale where everything is free. deborah talk to the...
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have been identified to have multiple hazards. 32 warehouses or commercial properties that have unpermitted residential occupancies were suspected, 11 cases have been resolved. five cases have ended with tenant evictions. all but five of the victims' families have filed lawsuits since the fire. the defendants include pg&e and the building manager, derick almena. in oakland, jackie ward, kpix 5. >>> pg&e says it plans to cut down about 25,000 trees that were damaged in the wine country wildfires. they say it's part of an effort to protect power lines in the area. pg&e is facing multiple lawsuits alleging responsibility for last month's fires but so far, there has been no determination on the cause. >>> state lawmakers are pushing new regulations on the marijuana industry before recreational marijuana use becomes legal. but some local governments like the san francisco board of supervisors say they need more time. here are a few of the details of what might happen at the state level. the size of cannabis farms would not be limited but every plant would be required to be tracked from farm to s
have been identified to have multiple hazards. 32 warehouses or commercial properties that have unpermitted residential occupancies were suspected, 11 cases have been resolved. five cases have ended with tenant evictions. all but five of the victims' families have filed lawsuits since the fire. the defendants include pg&e and the building manager, derick almena. in oakland, jackie ward, kpix 5. >>> pg&e says it plans to cut down about 25,000 trees that were damaged in the wine...
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they allege the city knew about the unpermitted uses and fire risk. records show police, firefighters and building inspectors checked on the building before the fire and saw the maze-like nature of the warehouse with furniture, extension cords and personal belongings. the city can appeal the latest ruling. oakland along with the landlord, master tenant, alameda county and pg&e are the defendants in the civil lawsuit. >>> it's 4:57. the man who escaped from a state psychiatric hospital in hawaii is believed to be on the loose in northern california this morning. up next, what our sources are telling us about his whereabouts. >> reporter: hopes are high for this year's crab season. it officially kicked off at midnight. coming up, what we can expect. and i'm kenny choi. ive look ou >>> good morning, everyone. it is wednesday, november 15th. i'm michelle griego. >> good morning, i'm kenny choi. let's start the day with a live look outside as the morning rush is about to start as we take a look at the nimitz freeway. in oakland, traffic looking okay right
they allege the city knew about the unpermitted uses and fire risk. records show police, firefighters and building inspectors checked on the building before the fire and saw the maze-like nature of the warehouse with furniture, extension cords and personal belongings. the city can appeal the latest ruling. oakland along with the landlord, master tenant, alameda county and pg&e are the defendants in the civil lawsuit. >>> it's 4:57. the man who escaped from a state psychiatric...
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the fire killed 36 people during an unpermitted party at the warehouse. it is the deadliest fire in oakland's history. >>> after four days of deliberations, no verdict in the indicate steinle murder case. the jury of six men, six women will be back at work tomorrow, though. a possible murder conviction is hanging in the balance. he's facing ieblinger first degree murder, second degree murder or involley manslaughter. they gather periodically in the courtroom a likely inequation that they took more questions from the jury. we'll of course bring you the verdict after it's reached. >>> street sale rescinded a private plussive seat sold at auction over a $990 unpaid tax bill is the focus of an emotional hearing at city hall tonight. the wealthy neighbors got their street back but the battle over that street not over yet. nbc bay area is live in san francisco. what could happen next? >> reporter: well, jessica, homeowners here of presidio terrace get their street back along with an unpaid tax bill, and the people who spent $90,000 to buy the street, they get t
the fire killed 36 people during an unpermitted party at the warehouse. it is the deadliest fire in oakland's history. >>> after four days of deliberations, no verdict in the indicate steinle murder case. the jury of six men, six women will be back at work tomorrow, though. a possible murder conviction is hanging in the balance. he's facing ieblinger first degree murder, second degree murder or involley manslaughter. they gather periodically in the courtroom a likely inequation that...
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it's working with property owners to fix code violations and working to turn unpermitted spaces into safe living areas. >>> an update on that mountain lion tranquilized in san francisco on friday. fish and wild liar officials tell abc 7 news that the animal is probably the same one spotted in the presidio last week but there is no way to know for sure. a wildlife warden tranquilized the young male after it was spotted between two apartment complexes on diamond heights boulevard. the puma project put a tracking collar on the 82 pound cat and released it back into the wild. >>> it is 4:47. let's get a check of your weather with meteorologist mike nicco. >>> watching two different areas of low pressure, one coming down from the gulf of alaska, it's going to be the strength of this storm and another coming at us from almost hawaii and they will meteorite on top of it. that's why we have bumped up this storm to a two. we will start at 4:00 tomorrow morning, some light rain across especially sonoma, mendocino and lake counties, through the morning commute that's pretty much where it stays.
it's working with property owners to fix code violations and working to turn unpermitted spaces into safe living areas. >>> an update on that mountain lion tranquilized in san francisco on friday. fish and wild liar officials tell abc 7 news that the animal is probably the same one spotted in the presidio last week but there is no way to know for sure. a wildlife warden tranquilized the young male after it was spotted between two apartment complexes on diamond heights boulevard. the...
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the lawyers got involved and said the guy looks like unpermitted restrictions. >> what they are tryingcome up with obscure ways of blocking speakers who for some reason are political dynamite. it's funny because of the white supremacists and the bomb throwers who go and talk on campus. i find your speeches to be the least offensive of all. you have taken on the alt-right. >> i hate the alt-right. they are evil. they targeted mier last week. they are terrible people. the idea that i'm going to spend any time doing the provocateur alt-right stuff is wrong. i have spent the last year being targeted by the alt-right because i despise them so much. kennedy: how will this escapade affect your speech? >> it doesn't affect the speech. but i usually call out administrators when they do these things. it seems like administrators have a tendency to reach for the rule book any time they see somebody they don't particularly like. ben shapiro. thank you. thank you for watching the show tonight. you can follow me on twitter and instagram. email kennedyfbn@foxbusiness.com. you go have a great night. i
the lawyers got involved and said the guy looks like unpermitted restrictions. >> what they are tryingcome up with obscure ways of blocking speakers who for some reason are political dynamite. it's funny because of the white supremacists and the bomb throwers who go and talk on campus. i find your speeches to be the least offensive of all. you have taken on the alt-right. >> i hate the alt-right. they are evil. they targeted mier last week. they are terrible people. the idea that...
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pockets.danielle contreras/silicon valley team realty".this will have to be an all cash deal because it is an unpermitted the buyer will likely have to be an investor"with the median priced home in the valley selling for $1,075,000, and just 22 days of inventory at any price, the contreres agree that even homes like this are becoming an endangered species. daniella contreras".it's outrageous, it's sad for people coming into the market because things for first time home buyers just aren't obtainable"david contreras ".first time buyers are definitely being priced out of the market right now."with prices going up every day, contreras has no doubt someone will come along and plunk down a half million in cash for this property, spider webs and all, which recently appraised for $515,000. it's a tale of two homes that seems to say it all about the negative impact of growth and jobs on a housing market that cant keep up.david contreras".one is habitable and one is not, yeah, it's been a wild ride and it's showing no signs of slowing down."in cupertino rob fladeboe kron 4 news (justine) the warriors took on the n
pockets.danielle contreras/silicon valley team realty".this will have to be an all cash deal because it is an unpermitted the buyer will likely have to be an investor"with the median priced home in the valley selling for $1,075,000, and just 22 days of inventory at any price, the contreres agree that even homes like this are becoming an endangered species. daniella contreras".it's outrageous, it's sad for people coming into the market because things for first time home buyers...
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that includes 32 warehouses or commercial properties where unpermitted residential occupancies were suspected cases were resolved and they are working with the owners at other properties. property owners have evicted residents at five different locations.including this building on 28th street, this spot on 12th street, this location on international boulevard, thise warehouse on 2nd street, and this building that caught fire, displacing 13 residents, on miller avenue. officials believe these changes have made the city safer and hope that they will help prevent a deadly fire like the one they had last december where 36 people died. (j.r.) officials in oakland say there is still work to be done. by the end of 2018 the city will have hired 12 new fire code inspectors which will double their staff. they are using an outside company up until then to try and catch up on some of these state mandated inspections. pam, steve now back to you. (steve) happening tomorrow. five california law firms will file a series of lawsuit against p-g-and-e on behalf of victims in the north bay firestorm. the lawsuit
that includes 32 warehouses or commercial properties where unpermitted residential occupancies were suspected cases were resolved and they are working with the owners at other properties. property owners have evicted residents at five different locations.including this building on 28th street, this spot on 12th street, this location on international boulevard, thise warehouse on 2nd street, and this building that caught fire, displacing 13 residents, on miller avenue. officials believe these...
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two organizations trying to bring unpermitted buildings up to code while keeping the residents in their homes. >>> the oakland raiders held a groundbreaking ceremony today in las vegas for their news 1.9 billion stadium -- new $1.9 billion stadium. here is the team owner mark davis. >> i wish my father could be here, but i know he's up there smiling proudly. >> reporter: there were several former raiders in attendance today. roger goodell was also there, and said the raiders hold a special mace in the hearts of football fans -- special place in the hearts of football fans around the world, and we appreciate how they have been embraced by the city of las vegas. >>> a stanford university study out today said global carbon pollution rose this year after three years of flat growth. it is expected to reach an all- time record high this year, follows a projected 2% spike in fossil fuels. china is using at least three percent more of those fuels. emissions from the u.s. and europe are on decline. the president has said that the u.s. will withdraw from the paris climate accord in 2020. if that
two organizations trying to bring unpermitted buildings up to code while keeping the residents in their homes. >>> the oakland raiders held a groundbreaking ceremony today in las vegas for their news 1.9 billion stadium -- new $1.9 billion stadium. here is the team owner mark davis. >> i wish my father could be here, but i know he's up there smiling proudly. >> reporter: there were several former raiders in attendance today. roger goodell was also there, and said the...
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pockets.danielle contreras/silicon valley team realty".this will have to be an all cash deal because it is an unpermittedthe buyer will likely have to be an investor"with the median priced home in the valley selling for $1,075,000, and just 22 days of inventory at any price, the contreres agree that even homes like this are becoming an endangered species. daniella contreras".it's outrageous, it's sad for people coming into the market because things for first time home buyers just aren't obtainable"david contreras ".first time buyers are definitely being priced out of the market right now."with prices going up every day, contreras has no doubt someone will come along and plunk down a half million in cash for this property, spider webs and all, which recently appraised for $515,000. it's a tale of two homes that seems to say it all about the negative impact of growth and jobs on a housing market that cant keep up.david contreras".one is habitable and one is not, yeah, it's been a wild ride and it's showing no signs of slowing down."in cupertino rob fladeboe kron 4 news (vicki) still ahead... a young turkey
pockets.danielle contreras/silicon valley team realty".this will have to be an all cash deal because it is an unpermittedthe buyer will likely have to be an investor"with the median priced home in the valley selling for $1,075,000, and just 22 days of inventory at any price, the contreres agree that even homes like this are becoming an endangered species. daniella contreras".it's outrageous, it's sad for people coming into the market because things for first time home buyers just...
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pockets.danielle contreras/silicon valley team realty".this will have to be an all cash deal because it is an unpermittedso the buyer will likely have to be an investor"with the median priced home in the valley selling for $1,075,000, and just 22 days of inventory at any price, the contreres agree that even homes like this are becoming an endangered species. daniella contreras".it's outrageous, it's sad for people coming into the market because things for first time home buyers just aren't obtainable"david contreras ".first time buyers are definitely being priced out of the market right now."with prices going up every day, contreras has no doubt someone will come along and plunk down a half million in cash for this property, spider webs and all, which recently appraised for $515,000. it's a tale of two homes that seems to say it all about the negative impact of growth and jobs on a housing market that cant keep up.david contreras".one is habitable and one is not, yeah, it's been a wild ride and it's showing no signs of slowing down."in cupertino rob fladeboe kron 4 news (grant)(vo) new tonight at ten...
pockets.danielle contreras/silicon valley team realty".this will have to be an all cash deal because it is an unpermittedso the buyer will likely have to be an investor"with the median priced home in the valley selling for $1,075,000, and just 22 days of inventory at any price, the contreres agree that even homes like this are becoming an endangered species. daniella contreras".it's outrageous, it's sad for people coming into the market because things for first time home buyers...
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a group already at risk of being priced out of oakland, the city's practice of cracking down on unpermittedsts already. >> there's already that hidden universe of underground parties in the bay area, that was already in peril before the ghost ship fire even happened and very much the fire happened because the ground was shrinking. every other month or so a venue was last to eviction. >> reporter: and without the spaces they say oakland would just not be the same. >> these types of spaces pop up because they're place for artists and creatives to come and share community with each other. it creates a void in the community itself. lf. >>> outside this evening a few scattered showersalling in the bay area -- showers falling in the bay area. santa rosa reporting light rain, and lake county as well. here's what's going on out there. you can see the radar showing you a few light sprinkles just off the coast, approaching areas of san francisco as well. as we get into the evening hours it will continue, and there's a possibility of a few scattered showers for your back to work monday. looks definite
a group already at risk of being priced out of oakland, the city's practice of cracking down on unpermittedsts already. >> there's already that hidden universe of underground parties in the bay area, that was already in peril before the ghost ship fire even happened and very much the fire happened because the ground was shrinking. every other month or so a venue was last to eviction. >> reporter: and without the spaces they say oakland would just not be the same. >> these...
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there was cheap and substandard building materials, like thin drywall where sound can pass through, unpermitted electrical wiring. and haphazardly installed heaters the departments rent the units out to veterans, many of whom were formerly homeless. they were less likely to complain about the substandard conditions in their units and vouchers also allow for higher rental paument -- payments. according to document we've obtained, the defendants generate $100,000 per month from the 12 properties that contain 49 unlawful units. the negative impact includes tenants not getting fair value for their vouchers, paying way more than fair market value for units that in reality are illegally divided single-family homes. there's unsafe, uninspected occupancy. the buildings only have one mailbox. that's problem at ic for those that complain about lost or stolen mail, especially for tenants that receive medications via mail delivery. and installing multiple mailboxes would have raised red flags, so the defendants refused to do so when tenants requested that. tenants have sold us when they complain about prob
there was cheap and substandard building materials, like thin drywall where sound can pass through, unpermitted electrical wiring. and haphazardly installed heaters the departments rent the units out to veterans, many of whom were formerly homeless. they were less likely to complain about the substandard conditions in their units and vouchers also allow for higher rental paument -- payments. according to document we've obtained, the defendants generate $100,000 per month from the 12 properties...
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they allege that the city knew about the unpermitted uses and fire risk. records show police, firefighters, and building inspectors checked on the building before the fire and saw the mazelike nature of the warehouse. it was packed with furniture, extension cords, and personal belongings. the city can appeal the ruling. oakland along with the landlord alameda county -->>> there is a course that state is being decided tonight by the marin county board of supervisors. that is where susie simo is for us tonight. >> reporter: the meeting on the sale of the san geronimo golf course started four hours ago. deponents -- opponents of the sale say they feel deceived by the process. supporters said they feel like they are gaining ground tonight. they are pressured to make a decision sooner the deal could fall through. >> reporter: it is a room divided between those who want them to buy the golf course and those who say not with my tax dollars. most of the opponents are golfers. >> it is like a cathedral for me. it is a holy place. >> reporter: on the other side are
they allege that the city knew about the unpermitted uses and fire risk. records show police, firefighters, and building inspectors checked on the building before the fire and saw the mazelike nature of the warehouse. it was packed with furniture, extension cords, and personal belongings. the city can appeal the ruling. oakland along with the landlord alameda county -->>> there is a course that state is being decided tonight by the marin county board of supervisors. that is where susie...
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oakland has detailed steps it has taken to make unpermitted spaces safer. a report was just released where the city said it brought several buildings into compliance, increased fire and building inspection capacity and improved interdepartmental communications. 36 were killed in the ghost ship fire in december of last year during an unsanctioned party. >>> no surprise. rent is extra pricey in the bay area. i tell you what san jose city council members will discuss for rent control. >> how much more bart writers could soon pay under a new proposal. >> 10 minutes ago the market opened up. you can see the dow is down 55 points and we will get an update from the financial reporter, jason brooks. company... joining us with more on that and 's financia >>> amazon unveils more about the plans for pharmacy licenses obtained by the company. >> joining us with more at this time, is jason brooks. >> reporter: pharmacies were not happy when reports came down that amazon is applying for pharmacy licenses in several states. they report that amazon has told regulators tha
oakland has detailed steps it has taken to make unpermitted spaces safer. a report was just released where the city said it brought several buildings into compliance, increased fire and building inspection capacity and improved interdepartmental communications. 36 were killed in the ghost ship fire in december of last year during an unsanctioned party. >>> no surprise. rent is extra pricey in the bay area. i tell you what san jose city council members will discuss for rent control....
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it goes on to say that, the removal of the second unpermited garage door and restoration of a prior door and window was reviewed as a mean to returning to ground floor design, more historic appearance. this was on the ability to provide evidence of a single garage door legal installation. here you have it. the determination, you can install, you can legalize the two garage doors, unless you can prove they, at least one of them, which would be consistent with the historic tissue of the neighborhood was installed legally. we're here talking about a blunt instrument. sometimes we use it surgically, sometimes we use it bluntly. we tried in the north beach area to use surgical precision. that's why these garages are not allowed. we are here today because the board of appeals in their infinite wisdom, this surgical approach, passed by this board of supervisors that prohibits garages in alleyways, for some reason the board of appeals found that is a better way to let the property owner legalize at least one of the garage doors. [bell ringing] >> president breed: thank you. thank you. time is co
it goes on to say that, the removal of the second unpermited garage door and restoration of a prior door and window was reviewed as a mean to returning to ground floor design, more historic appearance. this was on the ability to provide evidence of a single garage door legal installation. here you have it. the determination, you can install, you can legalize the two garage doors, unless you can prove they, at least one of them, which would be consistent with the historic tissue of the...
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. >> reporter: the mayor's main goals have been to bring unpermitted buildings up to code while avoiding displacing people. one of the biggest challenges they have seen is getting owners to come forward and work with them to make their buildings safe. >> it's interesting how that ghost ship warehouse -- i would have thought they might have torn it down by now but it's still standing and the memorials outside of it are so touching. >> reporter: yeah. this is a very emotional but unfortunately slow process, as well. >> what comes next, with this report, we got this and there's still a lot of things that haven't been fulfilled. where do we go from here? >> reporter: they never gave us a timeline although they said this is a long-term thing. it's not overnight. but we have to keep holding them accountable. they hope to double the number of inspectors by the end of2018. >> they said there was a backlog of 1,000 inspections that needed to be done. how are they saying they are going to catch up? >> reporter: this morning we learned a little more about that they did hire an individual contractor
. >> reporter: the mayor's main goals have been to bring unpermitted buildings up to code while avoiding displacing people. one of the biggest challenges they have seen is getting owners to come forward and work with them to make their buildings safe. >> it's interesting how that ghost ship warehouse -- i would have thought they might have torn it down by now but it's still standing and the memorials outside of it are so touching. >> reporter: yeah. this is a very emotional...
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it's working with property owners to fix code violations and working to turn unpermitted space into safesident trump returns to washington today after a trip to asia that includes visits to japan, south korea, china, vietnam and the philippines. throughout his 13-day five-country journey the president seemed to feel -- or rather feed off the warm welcome that he received at every stop. he says u.s. trade partners will be treating us much differently than before. president trump also says he has a great relationship with the hosts of those countries and said his tour was, quote, tremendously successful. >>> now to an important health alert about high blood pressure. the american heart association is now changing the guidelines. so under the new guidelines almost half of all adults could be living with what's called the silent killer. this change affects men and women. abc's dr. jennifer ashton is talk about this on "good morning america." >> medical news that could potentially affect half the country. new guidelines, the old guidelines if you had a number of 140 over 90 you were classifie
it's working with property owners to fix code violations and working to turn unpermitted space into safesident trump returns to washington today after a trip to asia that includes visits to japan, south korea, china, vietnam and the philippines. throughout his 13-day five-country journey the president seemed to feel -- or rather feed off the warm welcome that he received at every stop. he says u.s. trade partners will be treating us much differently than before. president trump also says he has...
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and it involves any unpermitted, unconsented touches for sexual gratification. massachusetts has this law. the statute of limitations would be six years because this individual it appears he was 18 or over. if it was a child under 14, it would be unlimited. there would be no statute of li limitations. it would be six years. but that would be paused if they don't live in massachusetts. the bottom line is if it was 2015, 2016, there's no statute problem. and these cases frequently involved -- the evidence has one person's testimony against the other. nobody else may have been around. >> how common is it when you see heather's son here who's only 18 and she said he lied about his age and he was drinking under aged. how common is it that the victim is afraid to come forward because they don't want to get in tr you believouble? he didn't put himself in a position to be attacked. >> it's common even if the victim is doing nothing at all that they might get in trouble for. if you add onto the fact he might have been drinking under 21 and thought he might get in trouble
and it involves any unpermitted, unconsented touches for sexual gratification. massachusetts has this law. the statute of limitations would be six years because this individual it appears he was 18 or over. if it was a child under 14, it would be unlimited. there would be no statute of li limitations. it would be six years. but that would be paused if they don't live in massachusetts. the bottom line is if it was 2015, 2016, there's no statute problem. and these cases frequently involved -- the...
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it's working with property owners to fix code violations and working to turn unpermitted spaces intoving areas. >>> a group of african-american employees at tesla now suing claiming the car maker's production floor is a, quote, hot bed of racist behavior. the suit is filed on behalf of a former worker who was fired not long after he complained of racial harassment. he claims employees and supervisors regularly use the n word around him and other black employees at tesla's fremont plant. no response from tesla. >>> happening today san jose will hold its annual tree lighting ceremony at santana row, the festivities start at 3:00 with an elf on the shelf scavenger hunt. it will be transformed into a holiday wonderland with a special appearance by santa claus. >>> bay area foodies have a new place to try, international spoke is open. >> it specializes in barbecue, it's located on mission street in the soma neighborhood. curry teamed up with michael mena to open international spoke. >> i can truly say that through working with you guys i have found my purpose. >> that's cool. internationa
it's working with property owners to fix code violations and working to turn unpermitted spaces intoving areas. >>> a group of african-american employees at tesla now suing claiming the car maker's production floor is a, quote, hot bed of racist behavior. the suit is filed on behalf of a former worker who was fired not long after he complained of racial harassment. he claims employees and supervisors regularly use the n word around him and other black employees at tesla's fremont...
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released by the city of oakland shows investigators have looked into 32 properties suspected of being unpermitted residences. 21 are working with the city to get up to code but tenants have been evicked from five properties. in many cases, the tenants can do the required work themselves instead of being kicked out. >> a lot of folks are scared. not only of code enforcement, not only the cops but the city in general. >> rutherford doesn't want to live in fear which is why she says this project is so important. >> we have been really happy working with city officials. it seems like they want to use this project as kind of a flag ship, an example for how we can move forward with project types similar to this. >> reporter: and for now, keenan and strauss keep pushing for change to protect tenants while working to keep them safe in the places that they call home. >> our number one goal is to make those spaces safer. >> reporter: reporting in oakland, cristina rendon, ktvu fox 2 news. >>> tonight at 10:00, we will hear from the wife of the man who is under arrest and charged with 36 counts of manslaugh
released by the city of oakland shows investigators have looked into 32 properties suspected of being unpermitted residences. 21 are working with the city to get up to code but tenants have been evicked from five properties. in many cases, the tenants can do the required work themselves instead of being kicked out. >> a lot of folks are scared. not only of code enforcement, not only the cops but the city in general. >> rutherford doesn't want to live in fear which is why she says...
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pockets.danielle contreras/silicon valley team realty".this will have to be an all cash deal because it is an unpermitted homes like this are becoming an endangered species. daniella contreras".it's outrageous, it's sad for people coming into the market because things for first time home buyers just aren't obtainable"david contreras ".first time buyers are definitely being priced out of the market right now."with prices going up every day, contreras has no doubt someone will come along and plunk down a half million in cash for this property, spider webs and all, which recently appraised for $515,000. it's a tale of two homes that seems to say it all about the negative impact of growth and jobs on a housing market that cant keep up.david contreras".one is habitable and one is not, yeah, it's been a wild ride and it's showing no signs of slowing down."in cupertino rob fladeboe kron 4 news (catherine) the mayor of oakland and other city officials are detailing what they've been doing toprevent another tragedy like the ghost-ship warehouse fire... (steve) the the tragedy happened almost a year ago.. there is
pockets.danielle contreras/silicon valley team realty".this will have to be an all cash deal because it is an unpermitted homes like this are becoming an endangered species. daniella contreras".it's outrageous, it's sad for people coming into the market because things for first time home buyers just aren't obtainable"david contreras ".first time buyers are definitely being priced out of the market right now."with prices going up every day, contreras has no doubt someone...
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that is already at risk of being priced out of oakland, the city's new focus on cracking down on unpermitteds away. >> already that hidden universe of underground parties in the bay area was already in peril before the ghost ship fire even happened and very much the fire happened because the ground was shrinking, you know, every other month or so one of the venues where these things would happen would be lost to eviction. >> reporter: and while artists recognize that where they gather must be save, without them they say oakland will just not be the same. >> these types of spaces pop up because these are places for artists and creatives to come and share community with each other, you know, it creates a void in the community itself. >> reporter: mike mibach, ktvu fox 2 news. >> at ktvu.com we have posted all of our coverage to the ghost ship warehouse fire one year later. you can look for the special section, it's right on our front page. >>> 7:57. when we come back, we talk about the issue of churches selling marijuana. >> yeah. the efforts now underway in san jose to crack down on groups se
that is already at risk of being priced out of oakland, the city's new focus on cracking down on unpermitteds away. >> already that hidden universe of underground parties in the bay area was already in peril before the ghost ship fire even happened and very much the fire happened because the ground was shrinking, you know, every other month or so one of the venues where these things would happen would be lost to eviction. >> reporter: and while artists recognize that where they...
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that includes 32 warehouses or commercial properties where unpermitted residential occupancies were suspectedwners at other properties. property owners he evicted residents at five different locations.including this building on 28th street, this spot on 12th street, this location on international boulevard, thise warehouse on 2nd street, and this building that caught fire, displacing 13 residents, on miller avenue. officials believe these changes have made the city safer and hope that they will help prevent a deadly fire like the one they had last december where 36 people died. ( james ) the city of oakland has opened winter shelters for homeless people looking to get out of the cold. the winter response strategy is a pafrtnership between oakland... emeryville and alameda county officials. it will provide shleters for every night of the winter. the shelters will open at 6:00 each nightand close by 8:00 the next morning. officials say one of the biggest shelters st.vincect de paul society on 23rd street has 50 beds avaliable. (darya) gilroy police are warning people after a credit card skimmer
that includes 32 warehouses or commercial properties where unpermitted residential occupancies were suspectedwners at other properties. property owners he evicted residents at five different locations.including this building on 28th street, this spot on 12th street, this location on international boulevard, thise warehouse on 2nd street, and this building that caught fire, displacing 13 residents, on miller avenue. officials believe these changes have made the city safer and hope that they will...
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that includes 32 warehouses or commercial properties where unpermitted residential occupancies were suspected. 11 cases were resolved and they are working with the owners at other properties. property owners have evicted residents at five different locations.including this building on 28th street, this spot on 12th street, this location on international boulevard, thise warehouse on 2nd street, and this building that caught fire, displacing 13 residents, on miller avenue. officials believe these changes have made the city safer and hope that they will help prevent a deadly fire like the one they had last december where 36 people died. (robin) officials in oakland say there is still work to be done. by the end of next year ... the city will have hired 12 new fire code inspectors which will double their staff. they are using an outside company up until then ... to try and catch up on state mandated inspections. (robin) happening today... attorneys are expected to announce a series of lawsuits against p-g-and-e following the north bay firestorm. the lawsuit claims that multiple failures by p-g-a
that includes 32 warehouses or commercial properties where unpermitted residential occupancies were suspected. 11 cases were resolved and they are working with the owners at other properties. property owners have evicted residents at five different locations.including this building on 28th street, this spot on 12th street, this location on international boulevard, thise warehouse on 2nd street, and this building that caught fire, displacing 13 residents, on miller avenue. officials believe...
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pockets.danielle contreras/silicon valley team realty".this will have to be an all cash deal because it is an unpermittedikely have to be an investor"with the median priced home in the valley selling for $1,075,000, and just 22 days of inventory at any price, the contreres agree that even homes like this are becoming an endangered species. daniella contreras".it's outrageous, it's sad for people coming into the market because things for first time home buyers just aren't obtainable"david contreras ".first time buyers are definitely being priced out of the market right now."with prices going up every day, contreras has no doubt someone will come along and plunk down a half million in cash for this property, spider webs and all, which recently appraised for $515,000. it's a tale of two homes that seems to say it all about the negative impact of growth and jobs on a housing market that cant keep up.david contreras ".one is habitable and one is not, yeah, it's been a wild ride and it's showing no signs of slowing down."in cupertino rob fladeboe kron 4 news it was close game between the warriors and celtics.
pockets.danielle contreras/silicon valley team realty".this will have to be an all cash deal because it is an unpermittedikely have to be an investor"with the median priced home in the valley selling for $1,075,000, and just 22 days of inventory at any price, the contreres agree that even homes like this are becoming an endangered species. daniella contreras".it's outrageous, it's sad for people coming into the market because things for first time home buyers just aren't...