commissioner walker? commissioner walker: i want to thank a.t.c., capss, mrs. seek and the work that she has done. this is a vital step we have taken forward with the bold cooperation of the commission, i'm going to make a motion to support the extension of the capss as requested, the capps contract as requested. as it was stated, there is the report which is important, and i think that we've put enough urgency under this issue to get some closure on some of these reports. but now it is up to us. we have the information. we have a broad group across all stakeholder groups that came together to talk about this issue, to be able to identify where we are at as a city, what steps we need to take to better prepare so we can avoid the kind of disaster that we know is coming. and i think that we, unfortunately, lost the opportunity in this last election to actually fund some of our most challenging building seismic upgrades. hopefully we can come together and find ways of funding these with the help of fema, but also we are going to come together and go to the public

commissioner walker. commissioner walker: it seems to me, ms. fong was caught in the middle of a quick sale, lack of updating notice. i would like to make a motion that we grant her request to take back jurisdiction and allow her appropriate notice. maybe today we could notice her -- i do not know. >> the way this agenda allows you to take up the merits of the appeal -- if you were to grant jurisdiction, would be to proceed to hear the case today on the merits. commissioner lee: i wanted to state, the department did nothing wrong in this case. i believe dbi sent the letters to the proper property owner, as listed in the recorder's office. however, it did appear that they were a little slow in the listing the new owner. the notice of the director's chair was sent to the bank, which was the right place, but they should have informed the new buyer. that is my belief. subsequently, nobody showed up at the directors hearing and an abatement order was issued. technically, the abatement issue should have been sent to the new owner, but it was not. if i

commissioner walker: rebuttal? >> we do have three minutes, if the department or appellant needs it. i do not think ms. fong has anything else to say. there is no public comment. commissioner walker: this is unfortunate, one of those issues that should have been included in the description sheet. the bank should have been responsible for that. these issues are real that we deal with. i appreciate that you have carried forward but i think the assessment of cost is the amount of money that we put into it as a department. to me, it looks like the department acted rightly in this case. i think i will be supporting upholding the assessment of cost and upholding the department's recommendation on this case and ask that the bill be taken care of. i think you are then free to do what you want against the previous owner, because it is a civil matter and out of our hands. commissioner lee: commissioner hechanova? commissioner hechanova: in light of what has happened, my primary comment would be that we provide service to the

we're with wendy walker. a number of very high-profile guests sharing revelations about themselves and their careers on this show. we'll share them with you. suzanne somers coming up. don't go away. >> larry: producers make a lot of friends over the years and wendy's made quite a few. one is with us. suzanne somers the entertainer, entrepreneur and bet-selling author, also a cancer survivor. we've done more than 7,000 interviews on this show over the past 25 years and many had do with someone revealing a private or personal detail about their life. example, watch. >> larry: let's get right to the nitty grity. what's wrong with the kidney? >> gee, a very rough time for me, and i'd probably say like, hang in there. >> larry: a rough time? >> really a rough time. 12, 14 -- very rough time. >> larry: family rough. >> family rough. yeah. i was being sexually abused at the time. >> i was married at 18, but nick kind of got a kick out of beating the shit out of me. >> larry: nicky hilton? >> yeah. and i didn't. >> w

we're with wendy walker.umber of very high-profile guests sharing revelations about themselves and their careers on this show. we'll share them with you. suzanne somers coming up. don't go away. [ male announcer ] you are a business pro. princess of the powerpoint. your core competency... is competency. and you rent from national. because only national lets you choose any car in the aisle. and go. you can even take a full-size or above. and still pay the mid-size price. i'm getting an upgrade. [ male announcer ] indeed, business pro. indeed. go national. go like a pro. >> larry: producers make a lot of friends over the years and wendy's made quite a few. one is with us. suzanne somers the entertainer, entrepreneur and bet-selling author, also a cancer survivor. we've done more than 7,000 interviews on this show over the past 25 years and many had do with someone revealing a private or personal detail about their life. example, watch. >> larry: let's get right to the nitty gritty. what's wrong with the kidney?

he was born walker smith, j.r.. walker smith, j.r.. i think the ladies liked sugar ray robinson more. [laughter] he was a young fighter on a young boxing team based in a church in harlem, and they went into watertown, new york to fight. he was just 15-years-old, and there was a fighter on the team named ray robinson, but ray robinson got sick, and so young walker asked the manager, george gainford if he could fight in ray robinson's place. george didn't think he was good enough, but the young walker smith browbeat him in the locker rooms and said, coach, please, let me fight. i'm ready. walker smith fights, but george gainford, the manager has to change the name on the fight card. he has to -- he doesn't have an extra fight card, so he uses the fight card that says ray robinson, and he told the referee that the kid stepping into the ring now is ray robinson, so he fought and he knocked the other kid out, i mean, boom, boom, boom. his skill was apparent even then. there was a sports editor named jack kate from the watertown newspaper. j

commissioner walker: i think this is setting a bad precedent. is basically allowing banks to do what they want to do. ultimately, it is the bank's faults, but ultimately we are setting a precedent here because there is no other argument other than the bank failed to deal with this issue and we fail to record it. we allowed for the new hearing -- maybe i can get an assessment from the department on what about this is -- excuse me, fines and penalties? >> the amount in the final bill that was sent out august 13 is $1,346.50. that is our time. that was the final bill. that was before this appeal. >> i would like to make a motion that we -- commissioner walker: i already made a motion. >> i would like to make a motion that the case be dropped with no funds to the owner. >> motion to grant the appeal and reverse the assess the cost. it is not penalties of fine, it is assessment of cost. commissioner lee: second. any further discussion? >> we will take a roll call vote. [roll call] the motion carries on a vote of 4-2. commissioner lee: thank you. >> i

as news conference,,,,,,,,,,,,,, >>> why did you say that about the warriors in walkers. >> last timey are coming back. what's the best way to end a seven-game losing streak? you invite the minnesota timber wolves and their 1-12 road record to town. warriors down 15 before the alarm goes off. his name was monte. golden state battled back. three seconds left in the half. machineonte money and warriors take the lead into the locker room. new kid on the block. a.c. law. nice performance. then the d leaguer. off the field. watch reggie williams burning down the house for two of his 26. okay, now you can laugh. losing streak is over. funny now. 108-99. i'm going on record. randy bennett will have 200 wins before this season is out. hosting uc riverside. gaels up three early. you know who is making noise? rob jones. career high 24 tonight. 11 rebounds. third double-double. mickie mckonnel. career high 23. gaels easy over the islanders. they are 8-. if he can draw in the fans like he can the media they better rip off the tarps. >> i would have signed a long time ago if i would have known thi

. ♪ >>> there are a lot of people in the bay area on fixed incomes that can't go out and buy a walkerhere any where you can go to donate or purchase used medical equipment. that is tonight's good question. it is thursday afternoon. a busy time at this distribution site in oakland. >> bed rails. commodes. >> reporter: it doesn't seem like much but for someone on a fixed income medical supplies can be a huge expense. >> medical equipment is expensive. they cost 2, $300. >> reporter: susan murphy and volunteers at the four bay area locations will take your gently used medical equipment and recycle it, make sure that it gets to someone who could use it. >> people have walkers, commodes and shower seats because lots of people get hip an knee replacements and they get those things quick easy. >> reporter: too often when the person recovers or passes away this stuff ends up in the land fill. >> we need wheelchairs and four-wheeled walkers with the seats and brakes. >> reporter: you can connect with home cares by e-mail at homecares.org. go to cbs5.com and click on the icon to send me your go

. >> i would like to make a motion that we -- commissioner walker: i already made a motion. >> i would like to make a motion that the case be dropped with no funds to the owner. >> motion to grant the appeal and reverse the assess the cost. it is not penalties of fine, it is assessment of cost. commissioner lee: second. any further discussion? >> we will take a roll call vote. [roll call] the motion carries on a vote of 4-2. commissioner lee: thank you. >> item d is general public comment. is there any general public, related to the abatement appeals board? seeing none, we can move to e adjournment. all in favor? ok, we are now adjourned. we will be taking a short break to set up for the building inspection committee, probably at 10:00. good morning. today is wednesday december 15, 2010. this is their regular meeting of the building inspection commission. i would like to remind everyone to please turn off all electronic devices. first item on the agenda is roll call. present. commissioner hechanova: here. commissioner walker: here. >> we have a quorum, and the next item on the agenda i

judge vaughan walker says it is unconstitutional.erson we spoke with came all the way to san diego to witness history. >> yeah. just to hear it, be a part of it. i've been driving up. i used to live in reno. so i used to drive up during many of the proceedings. any of the rulings. and i just didn't want to miss out in this one, also. >> now you're in san diego. >> i'm in san diego, yeah. >> this gentleman was out here before 5:00 this morning. attorneys opposed say supporters have to show their lives are being harmed by judge walker's decision and prop 8 backers say judge walker should stick to legal matters and not get into the area of policy making which they say he did when he ruled prop 8 unconstitutional. terry mcsweeney, abc 7 news. >> terry, thank you so much. >> abc 7's legal analyst dean johnson joins us now. terry mentioned something interesting which is the plaintiffs in this appeal have to prove they're being harmed in some way by this. how do you go about proving that? >> it's fairly easy in this case. you have two same

judge walker overturned that. jerry brown would not defend it.ree on one thing, that this is going to ends up at the u.s. supreme court. this morning we have a line. one person traveled a long, long way. he is a prop 8 opponent. he traveled a long way to be first in line for today's hearing. >> just to hear it. be in the heart of it. i used to live in reno so i used to drive up during many of the proceedings, many of the rulings. and i didn't want to miss out on this one also. >> mayor of san diego. >> san diego, yeah. >> attorneys opposed to prop 8 say supporters have to show their lives are harmed by judge walker's decision. prop 8 backers say judge walker is what they consider an activist judge. in other words, he should not have acted as a policy-maker. that's not the job of a judge. the arguments begin this morning at 10 a.m.. live in san francisco, terry mcsweeney. >> the court is allowing the proceedings to be broadcast live. the hearing set to begin at 10 a.m.. we'll stream is live at our website abc7news.com. in addition to the hearing w

. >> reporter: in a case that could spark arguments around the country, leon walker could go to jailng his wife's e-mail. leon walker had a hunch his wife was having an affair, so the 33-year-old michigan man logged into her gmail account, knowing where she kept the password, and the e-mails bore out his suspicions. >> i thought it was okay, to go to her regular e-mail, in our home. officials say he hacked into his wife's computer after she filed for divorce. his lawyer calls that an overzealous reach. >> people under the same roof, if they're married or not, and share a computer, as in this instance, they may have some personal privacy lines that they draw, that maybe they should adhere to. and if they don't, that's between the two individuals. >> reporter: prosecutors scoff at defense claims that walker is a victim. quote, apparently, they're trying the case in the media because they're not doing so well in the courts. two michigan judges have refused to throw out the felony charges. the state's first criminal prosecution for snooping in a spouse's e-mail. so, could you land in jai

propers are expected to play up the fact the walkers had a divorce case spending. if walker goes to jail for snooping, he probably won't be alone for long. >> i bet we could see more of this to come. >> it's outrageous. it's insane. >> legal experts say you can compare this to opening a spouse's regular mail. but even then they are open questions. what if they weren't married? >> very interesting. >> oh, boy. >> that's going to be a huge debate. lisa argen in now for meteorologist mike nicco. >> very gusty winds and a few showers. a look outside from our high definition emeryville camera. and the sun trying to come out. not warming us up too much. we're looking at the chance of showers before we say good-bye to 2010. i'll explain next. >> plus the way you buy meat at the grocery store is about to change. you can see today, we gather to recognize the selfless decision of one of the most influential women of our time. the woman who, after having one too many drinks, chose not to drive home buzzed. here today to honor rachel is the family whose lives she spared. ♪ >>>

propers are expected to play up the fact the walkers had a divorce case spending.f walker goes to jail for snooping, he probably won't be alone for long. >> i bet we could see more of this to come. >> it's outrageous. it's insane. >> legal experts say you can compare this to opening a spouse's regular mail. but even then they are open questions. what if they weren't married? >> very interesting. >> oh, boy. >> that's going to be a huge debate. lisa argen in now for meteorologist mike nicco. >> very gusty winds and a few showers. a look outside from our high definition emerille camera. and the sun trying to come out. not warming us up too much. we're looking at the chance of showers fore we say good-bye to 2010. i'll explain next. >> plus the way you buy meat at the grocery store is abouto change. ♪ >>> san francisco cit officials are still hoping for a positive announcement from larry ellison to have this city host the america's cup. but rhode island says it is still in contention to host the race in newport. its top economic development offial says the city's abou

to walker this is a win. >> push came to shove. even if it meant it wasn't roads and bridges, i was not going to go forward with a train line between milwaukee and madison. that's a victory. >> let's turn to gene robson, "washington post" editor, pulitzer prize winning columnist. author of "disintegration: the splintering of black america." p wee beil. ve d knidco gd as phe ro interstate highway system, right now, just kind of seems like a grim's fairytale. you can't imagine it with this total anti-government attitude that we're getting from scott walker. >> gene robinson of "washington post," as always, great, thanks. i'll meet you at the railroad deep powe. >> let's synchronize watches. >> thank you, gene. >>> this man decided where to play baseball next year. because of that a reporter may have to cover spring training wearing a speedo. >>> and there it is. actual video of the governor of arizona about her death panels by a british reporter. >>> rachel and tom udall will look at why the senate is so broken. we just switched ours

. >> people have walkers, commodes and shower seats because lots of people get hip and knee replacements and get those things quick, easy, no problems. >> reporter: and all too often when the person recovers or passes away, this stuff ends up in the landfill. >> people always need and we don't have are wheelchairs and four wheeled walkers with seats and brakes. >> reporter: you can connect with them by e-mail at home cares.org. go to cbs5.com and click on the icon to send me your good question. join the jaguar platinum celebration ! come celebrate exciting cars that are stunning to look at, exhilarating to drive and worry free to own. celebrate this holiday season with the gift of platinum. jaguar platinum coverage: five years or 50,000 miles of complimentary scheduled maintenance, and no cost replacement of wear and tear items. visit your bay area jaguar dealer during the platinum celebration for a $599 lease offer on the 2011 xf. mberwovles and their >>> what's the best way to end a losing streak? just invite the minnesota timberwolves and the one and 12 road record to town. despite th

. >>> now a warning for dog-walkers to be on the look out for predators. they are recommending dog-walkers use a stick against attacking deer who may be protecting their young. two dog-walkers were attacked in the thousand oaks neighborhood and a deer injured a woman last year. she needed stitches her her injuries. >>> if you forgot to feed your parking meter, it may not be a happy new year. they brought it to $58. the city's fees are among the highest in the bay area. even the mayor-elect has been a victim. she had to pay an overdue bill for thousands of dollars. >>> a county connection bus rider will shell out more in the new year. three types of discount passes and cards will be charged 25 cents more. they are at central contra costa county. the three discount passes with the price spike include the value pass and 20 ride commuter cards and the 12 ride punch pass. the state of california which is going broke is going to give $1 million to help the city fight climate change. they voted to accept a grant to create an action plan which the city was require

the poor walker arts center said, "listen, this is in the bill of fare. "it's very, very far out on the left. "you're right in terms of performance art, "but it is just a few performances "that our community is happy to support, a few people in the community." so in the overall scheme of things, it's what our community wants, and we feel-- so it was a real problem for us. and i kept saying-- and the interesting thing was, at the same time i was touring the united states of america. and i had witnessed-- i had been part of a circle dance in the dakotas of american indians. and one of the circle dance songs had to do with ritual scarification and bloodletting. and we were supporting that through our folk and traditional arts program. so at the same time i was dealing with this modern man, gay man who was doing some modest bloodletting but bloodletting nonetheless, i was also dealing with american indians who had had this as part of their culture for thousands of years. and then there was a legislative attempt to prohibit art that involved any kind of depict

take up the fact is that judge walker's order finds her. the order says that all persons under the control and authority are to state registerear be bound. judge walker in its denial the intervention said that all county clerks are subordinates were under the supervision and have nord authority to disregard state officers. >> i thought she was an independent officer? >> we believe that is correct. and the fact of the matter is that judge walker issued an order -- >> that is a different question. whether shue was found in that capacity as supportive of the register and that may lead you to a different theory. that may give her some ground to complain that she is bound or in risk of being bound. but as far as actually being bound, the marriage capacity, as far as i understand she is an independent office sent with duties that is set forth in the code and not subordinate to the registrar. is that correct? >> that is right. and >> the fact that we believe to determine the statutory requirements, to turn -- determine whether they are satisfied w

. >> reporter: in a case certain to spark arguments around the country, leon walker could go to jailfor snooping in his wife's e-mail. >> it's outrageous. it's insane. >> reporter: last summer the 33-year-old michigan man, suspecting his wife was involved with another man, logged into her gmail account. easy to do, he says, because his wife kept the password in a book next to the computer. the e-mails, he tells us, bore out his suspicions. >> i definitely felt it was okay to confirm that by reading her e-mail in our home. >> reporter: prosecutors say walker, a computer technician himself, illegally hacked into his wife's computer after she had filed for divorce. his lawyer calls that an overzealous reach. >> people who live under the same roof, married or not, who share a computer, as in this instance, they may have some personal privacy lines that they draw that maybe they should adhere to, and if they don't, that's between the two individuals. >> reporter: prosecutors scoff at defense claims that walker is a victim. "apparently they're trying the case in the media because they are

to walker, this is a win. >> push came to shove.f it meant it wasn't roads and bridges, i was not going to go forward with a train line between milwaukee and madison. that's a victory. >> let's turn to gene robson, "washington post" editor, pulitzer prize winning columnist. author of "disintegration: the splintering of black america." for those who got elected and said, what, do you think i was going to cut my nose off despite my face? we've had a couple of them that cut off their noses? >> we do. it's amazing. i can't believe they've done this. 5,500 jobs. gee, no thanks, i won't take the jobs. it's amazing, but this is one of the consequences of this election, and you know, you elect these people and some of them might actually do what they say they're going to do. >> are the political consequences of this in these states as straightforward as you would expect? are people waking up and going, our governors-elect eliminated how many jobs? >> there is a very active discussion, debate about these governors-elect and what they're doin

we have done quite a bit with caps, which commissioner walker would probably love to talk about. but i believe taking in our of our hands and moved it on. i would also like to take this time to emphasize the need to do more public outreach and let the home owners and property owners know exactly what they are doing. let the tenants know what the plan is, what we are going to do, and get everybody involved. i think the people that have been involved in this for the last few years have done a great job up to this point, and i'm glad it is moving forward. so that is it. thank you. happy holidays, everybody. >> ok, do we have any public comment on the president's announcements? seeing none, we can move on to item three. this is going to hold true for items three, four, and 5. the building inspection commission is free to consider any of the candidates that have been proposed under the agenda that were included in the agenda packet. these are the recommendations of the nomination committee, but the bic is able to consider other candidates who also applied. item three is discussion and

today i will read a letter from debra walker. dear commissioners i'm writing this letter as a personal reference in support of christy kiefer. i have known miss kiefer as a friend and fellow artist for over ten years. we have worked together to forward positive planning in the eastern part of town. we've also worked together on issues affecting the arts community. christy and i served with dozens of or the representatives on the arts task force. her contributions to the mission, to the arts community and to the women's community have enriched our community for decades. miss kiefer has run a world renown dance company, two major dance centers and has mentored many of the dancers and organizations thriving in san francisco. she's well respected for her integrity, commitment to stake and neighborhood. i know she's starting a new venture for the very purpose of helping folks who are in need of medical cannabis. her own experience with loved ones experiencing extreme and chronic suffering or the basis of this effort. i support her, th

. >> anyone who is involved in coverage to monterey johnson, kevin walker, matt shaw, a dangerous trio. especially when you consider they have the no. 1 running bacheback. >> base for the move the ball very efficiently down the football -- they certainly move the ball. fishleigh down a football field. and by the way, they're very good on -- moved the ball down the field. and by the way they're very good. >> thank you for the look ahead. now, quickly, a look behind. first from the meadowlands, tripped intentionally by a coach. he went down bank and had to leave the game for a while. a dirty, dirty play, and stupid. of course the cameras will catch it. no punishment will come before this player over his choice to immediately ask michael vick for his autograph right after the game. it is just embarrassing. brett favre will not start against the giants tonight, ending his consecutive game streak of 297. that is more than six years of starts more than other quarterbacks. the average 18-points and 10 rebounds, moving faster than that. walker is the first player to win that award this season.