ymca. we have a lot of great community partners. the mayor mentioned we have a pre-bid conference and meet and greet. we also want to bring jobs to the community. we want to make sure the community access has jobs. we want to make sure everybody has some of the benefits. the beautiful work behind you was put up by a local contractor. we want to thank them for putting up that wrap. and then the chinese historical society. i want to thank sue lee and ask her to come up and say a few words. >> hello, everyone. a pleasure to be here and an honor. the historical society will be 60 years old next year. this mural is a mural that was made in 1952. on the occasion of the opening of what we would describe as one of the two significant transformational projects of chinatown. it was commissioned for the opening of the public housing in 1952. it depicts 100 years of chinese

they came to support the ymca which has 14 facilities in the city.eed help overcoming challenges. >> they need more programs out of school time so we can take advantage of the time they're not in school and partner with our schools and libraries and other organizations so that kids time is well used. >>> the fundraiser drew a wide range of supporters and many said the ymca was a big part of their own childhood. that included former players, paolu and mcinentire as well as police chief greg suhr. >> my sons were members of the y out in stones town. we went to the y when i was a kid. >> everything that keeps kids safe and on track. the schools and ymca with the truancy programs, with their life skill programs are definitely a great way to do that. >> i encourage everybody to go out to the y. it is packed, they are having fun. it is safe, it's what it's all about. >> reporter: that facility will soon get help. the 49ers have announced they've raised $1 million for the ymca. >>> the recovery is still on the way. where the clean up stands after the tsunam

ymca. we have a lot of great community partners. the mayor mentioned we have a pre-bid conference and meet and greet. we also want to bring jobs to the community. we want to make sure the community access has jobs. we want to make sure everybody has some of the benefits. the beautiful work bd

my name is commissioner allen, with the san francisco housing authority and the bayview ymca. i am here to speak a little bit about my experiences with the san francisco police. it looks like i am one of the last to go, so what i will say is in my capacity working with, interacting -- it is two different scenarios. one is broader during community events and things we put on from the ymca. there was one in august. over 200 participants in it, residents from the community came by and supported it. the police were there. they participated in our softball tournament. another one is we went on a tour of san francisco state university with adults and one of the officers, and it is going pretty well. it goes good. the officer who comes by and participate on his own time with our adult leagues, we played basketball, he comes in and plays as part of the open gym during the day, and a couple of officers have done that. it has been pretty good so far. it is really good to see a guy come out on his own time, step up, and kind of participate and see what is going on in the community and ge

sky 9 over the scene and this is the ymca in the 9800 block of hastings drive.e guards say she wasn't breathing when they pulled her from the water and emergency crews took that victim to the hospital. we understand she's in serious condition. what we don't exactly know is if this victim was swimming in the indoor or outdoor pool at this ymca. >>> well for many gay people in maryland, today was a red letter day. one of those days you will remember as the victorious end to a long fought battle for equality. >> but for those who object to gay marriage the battle has just begun. matt jablow has been covering this controversial story all day and is back with both sides of what is truly an emotional issue. matt? >> reporter: anita depending on your perspective either marks the beginning of the end or the end of the beginning of the gay marriage debate in maryland but one thing is for certain it is far from over. >> the way forward is always found through greater respect for the equal rights of all. >> with a few carefully chosen words and a few swipes of his pen, mar

i went to work for the ymca of san francisco for a number of years. i manage the urban services. we provided social services. today, i serve as the executive director of the youth guidance committee. we serve as the intermediary for the juvenile justice system in placing young people in work force. we have four pretty stable staple programs. we have a school, the early morning studies academy. we provide services to young people in detention and in communities. we serve 150 young people engaged in the juvenile justice system, a foster care system, and have been marginalized from the education system. we graduate 80% of all of our constituents. 100% of our young people are enrolled in a community college upon graduation. the new directions employment program serves about 200 young people a year. we place young people in the advanced training, subsidized employment, a private-sector employment. a candidate for the administration of dpws. we play 65% of our young people. all of those are engaged in the juvenile justice system. we also have a scholarship program with emphasis on stat

we have the bayview ymca urban services program. please remain standing, if you would. we have the black women organized for political action in the crown. we have a black women's during the waters with us today. gamma phi delta sorority. the museum of the african diaspora. the national coalition of 100 black women, san francisco chapter. the it san francisco chapter of the links inc.. let us give them a round of applause. [applause] these are all code-presenters of this event. it is a portrait these organizations are here. the theme for black history this month is black women in american culture and history. all these organizations are organizations of black women who do an outstanding and amazing job. i would also like to acknowledge members of the official family, supervisor malia cohen, supervisor, fifth district, supervisor chu, supervisor olague, and supervisor weiner. i am going to miss some people. we have port commissioner kim brandon with us today. [applause] and a host of others. i am sure i will get the names as they come up. i would like to thank you for be

ymca. chairperson nolan: that will be it before our litigation session. >> good afternoon, everyone. my name is carlos rios. i am here to support free muni for youth. i understand all this hard work from community leaders. the solution is just pass. i know it is not easy. there has been a lot of apart from each party. but i understand this is for the community, and the community will appreciate the work you do for them. i understand the politics and stuff like this is in play right now. and of course it is obvious that all the people behind me want this to pass. i understand also for you that you want to. it is all about you wanting to pass this resolution. thank you. chairperson nolan: let me say once again the process here -- a process question was raised. the board does not have the authority to vote on something that is not on the agenda. this board decided some time ago that we would have this issue as part of the overall budget proceeding, which we are moving on as expeditiously as po

following a developing story from montgomery county where lifeguards were called to somebody out of the ymca pool.ng fire official says the person breathing at the time. after giving life support, they of life.show signs an serious condition at a nearby hospital. >> a big development in the marriageover same-sex in maryland. ago, martin o'malley l legalizing same- sex marriage. while this happen, opponents finalizing their plans to get the measure repealed. >> that bill signing today means couldame-sex couples getting married in maryland come january. already another battle keep it fromy to happening. it is setting the stage for showdown in november. pen, gov.troke of a makes history. >> it was historic. was great. >> they wanted to be on hand for thought it would never see. said what better way to celebrate than to have the right their wedding.ng next year atarried some point. until it gets over the hurdle. that hurdle is an effort put theunder way to issue into the hands of the people. those who say they want to preserve the sanctity of marriage are happy to have their say. we have a right

dawn started bringing her son at the ymca when he was just six months old. it's paid off. >> we wanted safety skills for him. we wanted him to be confident also in his abilities and to have accomplishments and things like that. we thought that was important early on. you can say he doesn't need me. >> reporter: not only are they learning to swim they are building bonds. >> the special time have you with them dedicated to them. >> reporter: it's wonderful for me to see the pants get excited when their child goes under for the first time. >> reporter: megan the coordinator is a mom too and said these classes can benefit parent and child. >> when babies see others doing it or toddlers they are like -- i want to do that. i can do that. parents are interacting with others, they are getting to know each other and bonds have been made with in parents -- talking to other parents. >> reporter: building a bond while having fun with mom and dad. abc 2news. >> if you want the latest health news you can get it by liking abc 2news. the facebook fan page. you can find it b

in montgomery county, a person pulled from a swimming pool and if at a silver spring ymca after a near drowning on hastings' drive. fire officials say the delta was not breathing when they were rescued. they began to show signs of life after getting first-aid. the person was in serious condition at a nearby hospital at last check. for the first time since the deadly shooting, classes resumed this morning at chardon high school. police and parents or on hand as more than 1000 students return to the cleveland area school. this comes as the first models service is held for one of the three students killed. the coach that many are calling a hero for helping to chase away the suspected gunman publicly addressed the families. >> i want you to know i was with those three. i prayed with them and i know god was with them. >> the suspected gunman was formally charged in juvenile court yesterday while prosecutors have not determined a motive, but there are reports one of the victims recently had begun dating t.j. lane's ex- girlfriend. counting down to super tuesday when in 10 states will hold pr

the ymca is affordable. they have lots of camps, actually. i looked at the golden gate way website to find out how much it costs these days. they talk about how it is affordable housing. the studios are going around $2,300 a month. i thought it was quite shocking because i thought this is going to be part of this system. anything is affordable if you have lived there for a long time. it is not very affordable. at this point, is a bit disingenuous. going through anything else here, i think that this is covered by the other commissioners. there are many people upset about the potential change on this block and on this lot and i really cannot see it. i have read through a lot of the materials that have been delivered to my home. i actually think this is a good project and i know it is sometimes hard for people to believe that reasonable opinions -- that reasonable people can have different opinions. if you don't belong in that club, you don't go to that area and that lot is nice. the offenses are around it are attractive. we know that housing is