we have seen a lot of change on valencia's street. the city invested a lot of movie improving valencia from 15th to 19th. they have done signal timing to facilitate bicycle travel and have put in bicycle lanes. valencia has had a difficult time in the past week. supporting our valencia's street merchants and the rest of the mission merchants is even more important now. we are happy to have one of those small businesses that are the lifeblood of our neighborhoods, the owner of glamarama salon. [applause] >> thank you so much for giving me this podium to speak. i am the president of the valencia corridor merchants association and founder. i am here to speak on behalf of valencia merchants. i would like to share my experience with some the streets. a and as a merchant working with traffic flowing, there is a certain vibe to the corridor. it is a classic urban experience. something magical happens with sunday streets. the first thing you notice is the quiet. you year the sounds of children playing and music region you hear the sounds of c

this valencia corridor draws tourists. a former student of mine in new york city said his favorite moment in the city was the uniqueness of valencia. another chase bank on this corner will undoubtedly change the feel of the neighborhood. as it is changing others. it's a great boon to the city that each block offers new colors, new images, new textures that inspire and excite residents and tourists alike. another online -- an online petition that i recently started regarding chase on 14th and valencia has quickly garnered 115 signatures, including those of several mission merchants. there's something seriously wrong if a neighborhood and city can't weigh in on these kinds of developments. we've work hard to make san francisco a place unlike any other and chase's exponential expansion is threatening the feel of our city, while also limiting space that could be used by local businesses and credit unions. thank you. >> thank you. many supervisor mar: thank you. next speaker. >> good afternoon, supervisors. my name is andy katz

you've seen pictures along valencia street where the hotel is lying on its side. >> we're going downre. >> out in the sup set there were no homes, so we don't know how much dense densification will or and it will depend ton level. >> we have a lot of theories. >> yes. >> we don't think we're wrong, we just hope we never have that earthquake. the problem is -- >> well, we're going to have it. >> the reality is reear going to have it. >> so i have a question for lou. a lot of people, all around the world, have different theories for what causes earthquakes. here, you know, we sort of like to imagine that we have some scientific basis, so i brought along something from japan, actually. i wonder if you can talk about the basis of the fact that in japan it's pretty well acknowledged that it's the rigling of the catfish underground that causes earthquake. >> in china's is the bulls. >> it tees bulls. >> i'm afraid i'm not a buy ol gist. >> in san francisco it's the dog over there barking that causes a problem. >> when i was in college a thousand years ago at uc berkeley, this was before pl

we want to keep 15th street from valencia to harrison within district 6. we want to keep our community together. thank you. >> thank you. following mrs. henderson will be deanne, doug, and chris. >> good morning. i am a resident of district 10. today i am here is a staff person for supervisor olague in district 5. we received quite a bit of correspondence. i wanted to make sure you were aware of what the supervisor has received in her office from members of different neighborhoods. we have gotten a number of letters from the lower haight, particularly around the commercial corridor and 55 laguna. we're wanting to bring it to your attention that there is a significant amount of interest in bringing 55 laguna into the district as well as keeping the haight street recorder complete. we have received correspondence from the [unintelligible] and want to be sure to highlight that sunset feel connected mostly to the haight and panhandle. they feel like they would be disconnected if they were cut off and included interdistrict for. -- into district 4. we have rece

valencia's seems to be the target. >>reporter: this mission district businesses have a website dedicated for the non- insurance coverage. their goal is to raise $10,000 www.kron4.com click on news links for more information. reggie kumar. >>marty: there are two suspects that robbed a spa as there were walking at the royal spa on miller avenue they also stole both vehicles of the employees. this latin male description is wearing a dark hat, blue jeans. the second possible suspect had a similar description. kia sedona and a black 1999 honda civic both of these vehicles have been stolen. the obama administration of how to get deal with guantanamo bay prisoners will be highlighted. with terrorism charges of prisoners. attacking civilians. they face the death penalty. if charged. they are planning the legality and legitimacy of the military structure. still ahead, a closer look at the arraignment today in what it means for the family of the 911 victims'. >> straight ahead the evacuation of the school and pixar studios. >>is

this valencia corridor draws tourists. a former student of mine in new york city said his favorite moment in the city was the uniqueness of valencia. another chase bank on this corner will undoubtedly change the feel of the neighborhood. as it is changing others. it's a great boon to the city that each block offers new colors, new images, new textures that inspire and te

valencia rit here was the hard -- right here was the hardest hit. and the clothing store westin wear had three floor to ceiling windows just smashed. locanneda, covered in paint. reggie kumar talked to business owners in the mission who are sick of it. >> reporter: most of the businesses vandalized on monday near valencia street spent thousands to replace broken windows and outdoor furniture. >> reporter: as of friday, some storefronts were still boarded up. julian westin owns this women's clothing store. she says all of the damage done to her business forced her to close four-days. >> we had all of our windows smashed, no looting, but just destruction of property. and it's very astonishing that on valencia street where everybody has managed to keep the big box stores out, valencia street was a target. >> reporter: this website called "we pay" was created to help these mission district businesses with some of the repair costs not covered by insurance of the so far, $7,800 has been raised. the goal is to collect $10,000. for more information, log wou

deboise avenue and 24th street between valencia and hamsure street.other neighborhoods will be hosting sunday streets events. such as the bay view district in july, the western addition in september. eastern addition in october. >>> the group met at the steps of the capital then marched to the white house. there was also a counter protest where demonstrators claim marijuana is a gate way drug. >>> a new warning for facebook users tonight about privacy concerns. consumer report says much of the information posted by facebook users is mined by employers, insurers, the irs as well as identify thieves and other criminals. 4.7million users like the page about health conditions which could be used by an insurer. 4.8 had used facebook to say when they were planning to go away a tip possibly for burglars. and 20 million include their birthday which can be used by identity thieves. >>> santa clara county residents are being reminded about the new area code coming. residents in the 408 area code should start dialing one plus the area code plus the telephone num

this is the story up and down valencia street tonight. police are out in riot gear, looking for vandals. but the damage is already done. police say that are searching for suspects right now. this started about 9:15 tonight. we are seeing broken store windows. broken car windows. egg and paint on windows. we are occupied. one valet worker says the group just started breaking stuff. >> i saw them litter this place with egg bombs. one of our signs. and you see most of the damage to this astin parton. >> reporter: the vandalism happened on the eve of several plans for demonstrations. labor unions are expecting to protest tomorrow. union leaders marched to city hall, demanding fair contracts for 13,000 workers. occupy protesters are expected at some of the planned demonstration tomorrow. police in riot gear are standing watch here at the mission station. and patrolling the neighborhood. police have made one arrest. no word on how much damage has been done. the valet driver said he did try to confront the group and stop them. and he felt like h

valencia was the hardest hit. we will show you. clothing stores had three of the floor-sealing off smashed. dozens of cars were damaged. reggie kumar has business owners take. >> reggie: many have spent thousands to repair windows, and outdoor furniture. take a look graffiti, spray paint after the priest made-day protest. some storefronts were still boarded up before-may day protests. this business owner is forcing her to close for the amount of four days. >> we had all of our windows smashed. no looting but destruction of property it is very astonishing on valencia street were everybody has managed valencia was the target. >> reggie: this group covers $7,800. anything not impacted were covered by insurance. www.kron4.com for more information reggie kumar, kron 4. >> catherine: one group took over an abandoned building. this san francisco district attorney said that this violence will not be tolerated. they said that the four people are arrested are repeat offenders. >> the prosecutor will try to convict on trespassing. they can co

. >> un hombre que cruzaba la calle valencia fue atropellada, las autoridades no dieron a conocer elombre del afectado. >> el hijo del jefe de policía

the amendment to the board's resolution would be to delete reference to widening the sidewalk on valencia to 19 feet . >> does that need to be a separate action by the board? >> i'm sorry. just one more question. i think you mentioned that there would be a change to the -- >> sorry. i should have been clearer. it is not a resolution. it is the change in the d.a., the development agreement. i am just informing you that the d.a. will be changed to incorporate that amendment. >> that means people will get free parking? >> it was originally written that if you are a physician or delivery person you would not be subject to the fee but now the amendment would make them subject to the fee. >> everyone parking would be subject to the fee. >> everyone. >> that is interesting. we pretty much charge everybody for parking now. we discussed having free parking at work is one of the highest indicators as to whether you will drive to work. i think that it is nice that we are being consistent. motion to approve. >> ok. is there a second? >> second. >> any further discussion? if not all those in favor say

for example, the apron of the made from valencia from the 1960's. ok, so i have to go to the market and find one. i not know exactly the apron of the maid of valencia in the 1960's. housewife, sorry. not a mate. it is not abstract, let's say. but specific in the color, which is absolutely inspiring and fabulous to go into the story. the movie was the cook, the thief, that one -- with helen merrin, who is absolutely fabulous -- helen mirren, fabulous actress. he showed me some painting of rembrandt and said, "uc that? could you do the in modern, in today? and i said i will try. yes, but it is part of the job. so i tried. i worked with a dutch artistic director, and i get to work with him. he was very specific and fabulous man. also, they were very specific about the color. in reality, they asked me because the color is a little like in the spirit. it is something in common. i was flattered to do that, but it is beautiful to see how much they are -- our work, our demand is to make a beautiful movie. i should not be able to do anything. i never thought

pre mayday discussion that had anarchist's embedded in it and went on a splinter group marsch of valencia's street. the entire action was about 15 minutes, about $150,000 of damage done, including almost $10,000 to the station itself and $50,000 to a very nice car parked on valencia's street. i want to make a point this was not occupy. this was not first amendment. this was a criminal misconduct by in my opinion a street gang. this continued the next day where we have occupied demonstration all over the city. it started at 6:00 a.m., largely peaceful, significant disobedience but peaceful, and then it turned ugly at 888 her street. -- turk street. they began to throw things off through. one of the missed one and struck the other demonstrators in the face, knocking them to the ground. this was caught on video. the officers were very vigilant and mark the suspect. he was taken into custody and will be prosecuted for the aggravated assault, and we were able to run down the victim, who originally refused and did have injury to the face. there were 26 arrests made this morning. i appreciate the

destroyed the but blue building there and did some pretty good damage to the building next door on valencia. >> fire crews pummeled the flames with water cannons from the street and worked into the building to fight the fire from inside-out. for some who watched it was scary spectacle. >> be saw -- we saw the smoke from the top of the building. >> i saw the flame coming up. >> runs the cafe next door at 204 valencia. he quickly cleared his customers out and scrambled to clear out his family upstairs. >> we start screaming, and my mom in unit six, and my expwrawr my sister, so i carry my mom down, and i save my mom. >> fire crews pulled one woman from the fully engulfed building. >> she was screaming. of course she was in trauma, and they pulled her out. >> firefighters say she was taken to the hospital for smoke inhill explaition should recover. five firefighters were injured. >> three got hurt on the stair collapse. one very minor. basically walked away. others transported to sf general. >> one hurt his foot and a fifth cut his hand. all injuries are describe as nonlife-threatening. >> dur

you drive near valencia street near 17th and you can still see the damage here.ed up windows and spray paint. some of the businesses that were hit are coming forward. he's going to be encouraging the public to donate to the we pay donation site to help these businesses get back up on their feet. we checked out the site this morning and it shows about $6,800 has been raised in donations and they have a goal of about $10,000, which could go up when all the damage estimates are in. on monday, a group of protesters broke off from a larger group demonstrating against economic inequality in advance of the tuesday may day rallies and broke some store windows along valencia. the members of occupy sf say it wasn't them. regardless within 15 or 20 minutes, the damage was done. even the mission police station was hit. they will be here with the store owners trying to recover talking about it right where we are here on the 600 block at 1:30 this afternoon. "today in the bay." >>> also new this morning, san francisco police right now looking for a hit-and-run driver this morn

the group has also vandalize other property on valencia's street. many cars parked along here have been towed away in an effort to clean up the area. you do not see any evidence of the cars that were broken into. random businesses were attacked. what's with that is the kind of stuff you will see. there have been police officers throughout the night right here on the corner of 17th in the valencia remics to the clean air and here when i take a picture of this check, it goes straight to the bank. oh. oh look the lion is out! no mommy no! don't worry honey, it only works on checks. deposit checks from your smartphone with chase quickdeposit. just snap a picture, hit send and done. take a step forward and chase what matters. >>george: this is usually the first place we see slow traffic. in marin, weirdly free for one a one-stop i'm we have had any serious acid and is, a tow truck was stopped on an automatic five. that was causing delays in both directions. >>darya: 6:19 a.m., we're back with more in a couple of minutes. here is a live look from the roof

on monday night a fwrup splintered off from an occupy rally and smashed windows along valenc valencia. more than 20 stars and 17 cars were damaged. while insurance is covering much of the damage, some stores like western wear have remained closed to make repairs. >> it is very astonishing that on valencia street where everybody has managed to keep the big box stores out, valencia street was the target. >> a facebook employee set up a site to collect donations for the merchants, collecting about $7,000. now this weekend the city is holding a special sunday street in the mission to help give the boost to affected businesses. >> the suspected gunman in the shooting of three immigration agents in petaluma was arraigned today. 20-year-old victor flores was among 15 suspected gang members part of today's mass arraignment. arrested gled the predawn sweep. nearly all the suspects pled not guilty, but many are suspected of being illegal immigrants and will have detention hearings next week. the three agents shot happened during yesterday's raid are recovering from their wounds. authorities are

. >> alan: the four alarm fire tore through an apartment building in the mission district on valencia street. sends plumes of smoke over the city. lillian kim has details. >> ama: we'll begin with sirow quintana. sir sergio? >> this morning this neighborhood was gearing up for a sunday street fair. but this fire rattled the neighborhood. you can see it basically destroyed that blue building there, and severely damaged a neighboring building on valencia. >> the windows started breaking, and the flames started shooting out. >> a heavy smoke coming out, and then all of a sudden the flame came out and we could feel it. >> for people on the street this was spectacular and terrifying fire to watch. >> we were going in the coffee shop this morning and all of a sudden somebody started yelling, get out, get out. fire. >> after yelling for everyone to get out of the coffee shop. ran into the liquor store next door with a fire extinguisher. >> i tried to put the fire down but i look between the wall, the fire is already very hot, and so hot. >> he says firefighters got there at that moment and b

for example, the apron of the made from valencia from the 1960's. ok, so i have to go to the market and find one. i not know exactly the apron of the maid of valencia in the 1960's. housewife, sorry. not a mate. it is not abstract, let's say. but specific in the color, which is absolutely inspiring and fabulous to go into the story. the movie was the cook, the thief, that one -- with helen merrin, who is absolutely fabulous -- helen mirren, fabulous actress. he showed me some painting of rembrandt and said, "uc that? could you do the in modern, in today? and i said i will try. yes, but it is part of the job. so i tried. i worked with a dutch artistic director, and i get to work with him. he was very specific and fabulous man.