with a we are talking about shows us a history of san francisco. a local organization which has become a national institution and everything that san francisco holds dear, the past and the future. my first memory of embarcadero was around 1957 shortly after the riots when i was riding in my grandfather truck while he hold cargo up the pier. that is no longer happening. it is growing and changing in a good way. the stuart street facade and entrance will retain it's historic configuration and show homage to the authority. the embarcadero frontage envisions the future and highlights changes throughout history that thoroughfare has and continues to have. there has been no credible evidence put forward to support this appeal. i ask you to reject it and allow a fantastic project to move forward. this is exactly e the type of preservation that on this history will move our city forward. thank you. >> thank you, next speaker, please. >> >> public speaker: san francisco trade council. several years ago in the historic preservation debate. one of the appella

. >> the presentation of the lbe request for retail space located at pier 3233 on the embarcadero san francisco law business currently working with the community-based organizations. >> good afternoon commissioners congratulations to commissioner adams and commissioner president katz thank you for your leadership throughout it last year and continuing to carry on on behalf of the staff happy new year to commissioners and we're delighted to be starting off our presentation for this informational presentation as i said for this pilot retail community at pier 33 and a half this is a project that started back with an rfp in april of 2014 which went out to a number of community-based organizations we are engaged in with an extensive outreach for the diversity among the poor retail tenants when i do our presentation give you an overview of what the project objectives are and just a brief description of the rfp process a description of the respondents, talking about the evaluation process and i'm going to turn it over to bob davis what is the principle analysts that's joined the port to disc

fireworks lit up the sky at midnight over the embarcadero in san francisco as hundreds gathered below to ring in the new year. good morning, it is thursday, january 1, 2015. i'm michelle griego. >> hi, everyone. i'm frank mallicoat. happy new year! as we welcome in the new year, many people not welcoming the temperatures that are coming with it. parts of the bay area hit freezing overnight. some of the coldest temperatures we have had all year. of course, it's only been a couple of hours. [ laughter ] >> it's a new year. liza battalones is in the house! >> party like it's 1996! >> we have temperatures below freezing in some of our microclimates and good morning, everyone. happy new year to you. right now, check out san rafael and santa rosa at 30 degrees apiece. we have a little bit of a wind in livermore. thus, the temperatures in the low 40s. it's mid-30s in san jose through mountain view and there today pristine conditions bright sunshine great air quality numbers in the 50s and a freeze warning until 9:00. we'll talk about that still straight ahead. >> as you would expect on new y

fireworks lit up the sky at midnight over the embarcadero in san francisco as hundreds gathered below to ring in the new year. good morning, i'm michelle griego. >> you missed a good show last night. >> we did. >> happy new year, i'm frank mallicoat. 5:00 on this new year's day. as we welcome a new year, many people not welcoming the temperatures that are coming along with it. part of the bay area hit freezing overnight. some of the coldest temperatures we have seen in the last couple of weeks. >> it looks like in this video everyone listened to you, roberta. they bundled up. >> they just felt the chill. most notably, important to wear a hat because you lose like most of your heat, your boat temperature heat, through your head. and i notice a lot of people are wearing hats last night. it was really a pristine night for fireworks. >> it was beautiful. >> right? >> did you see the moon coming up this morning coming in, too? >> it's a half moon out there right now. a 50% waxing gibbous moon right now not waning. we're on the waxing side right now going toward a full moon. >>> good mornin

this is the embarcadero in san francisco. thousands of people will gather to watch the fireworks show there. you can count on it being coped. earlier today in san francisco the sun was out but so were coats, hats and gloves. runners braved the weather bundled up. in san jose thousands were in the cold last night. they had no power. wind toppled a tree taking down eight power poles on silver creek road. neighbors say their homes were freezing! for much of the night. >> and we heard a big boom. and my kids went out and checked and the post was down and we had no power until almost midnight last night. >> we we have no power or heat. >> power is still out for more than 3,000 customers. our team is keeping an eye on this cold windy weather. first, ryan takeo has the clean- up across the bay. >> reporter: liz, we are bundling up getting ready for tonight's fireworks show here on the embarcadero. but most of today was spent cleaning up from last night's dangerous winds. >> it was crazy. >> reporter: winds brought down trees on el c

we're live along the embarcadero. >> reporter: it is already chilly here in san francisco. i spoke with a lot of people who said they planned to bring extra jackets or blankets to try to stay warm while they watch the fireworks. some said they plan to duck into a building. but that will be hard to do tens of thousands of people out here also watch the fireworks. the countdown is on to 2015. but 2014 is going out as one very cold night. >> we're going to bring our blankets out. it's really cold. it's a little bit cold you know we're not used to it. >> reporter: he plans to watch fireworks along the embarcadero in san francisco with thousands of others. >> we've got extra heaters coming in to make sure that all areas are sufficiently at comfortable temperature. >> reporter: get down the street at this water bar, strong winds toppled a few plants yesterday. now it's much calmer. they're prepared for a busy new years eve. >> we open up reservations 30 days in advance. so on december 1. and we were at about 50% capacity within the first day. >> reporter: the fireworks display is

that is the embarcadero if san francisco showing how it looks outside right now low visibility in the bay area. okay buddy what's your favorite kind of cheerios? honey nut. but... chocolate is my other favorite... but apple cinnamon is my favorite too... and fruity... oh yeah, and frosted! okay, but...what's you're most favorite of all? hmm... the kind i have with you. me too. >>> live from the kgo-tv broadcast center this is abc7 news. >>> it is tuesday, january 20 good morning thanks for joining us at 5:28. >>> leyla gulen is here with traffic and meteorologist mike nicco has a look at the weather forecast. >> tells are -- temperatures are going to change? >> record high temperatures are possible the weekend. but you cannot look far because there is fog this morning. live doppler hd shows quarter-mile in petaluma and livermore and half mile at concord and oakland. this is how it looks at the bay bridge toll plaza at quarter-mile visibility right hire. you can see the fog is on the move. watch out in other areas. it is coming your way. by the afternoon hours we will be sunny at 56 to

, san francisco, traffic is light. not at >> the widow of a fall ensacramento sheriff deputy will be if the audience for president obama's state of the union address. she lost her husband in october. oliver died after being shot in a me tell parking lot. the prosecution says the suspect was in the united states illegally. the suspect also faces charges in the murder of a deputy killed on same day as oliver. >>> happening today the oakland police department is taking part in the 9th annual battle of the badges by sponsoring a community blood drive a competition between law enforcement and fire agencies across the when part of the united states to determine which agency can donate the most blood. the drive is from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. in the lobby area of the police administration building on 7th street. >>> an interesting story of an alligator that was seized if a suburban los angeles home. >> it was a smaller alligator but it was this when a notice of eviction was laid out. you can see the 2.5 alligator there. tha

>>:reporter: in the embarcadero san francisco side of the bridge. morning fog mainly 40 degrees this morning. this afternoon will repay is to place it was sunny and mild weather and high as well end up in the low 60s. and over the weekend we have a very slight chance of rain. things are changing with the forecast and will keep you updated. darya folsom: 15 coverage of the fog. will teheran is that the bay bridge right now looking at the conditions. >>:reporter: when a column to scan center for nothing less talk about the fog he concedes a lot better than an hour ago. the cars into looking at are now passing the approach in getting into the tunnel. the fog is molding you look off into the dense in the distance and clearly see all plan as a clear day but right now you can see you can barely make it out. visibility is not as good at that location in but if you're heading to san francisco what struck the bay bridge particularly at this location the fog had lifted and is a beautiful tuesday morning. >>:reporter: san jose police are still searching for su

in san francisco. many civic leaders are expected to be here. we spoke with people this morning, asked them considering the recent protests, some of it violent what would dr. king say about all of this. here's what they had to say. >> he would be outrageous at some of the things that's happened and why changes haven't been properly done as far as the police go. we also need police training so they can do their job better. >> his treatment is very much alive. but we haven't achieved the full dream because we have so many people that -- without the american dream buying a home getting good jobs and i think dr. king would be dissatisfied where we are right now. >> reporter: meantime, nearby at the metrion, ed lee spoke at the labor and community breakfast. he was joined there by nancy pelosi as well as a group of young protesters with the group black lives matter who are trying to get the mayor's attention on what they say is the militarization of police. we spoke with mayor lee, and he says he supports t

a live look at the embarcadero and downtown san francisco. it's busy out there on the embarcadero. with traffic and even if you're on foot, it's great to be out there. mild temperatures, mild overnight period. out there right now, 58 in san francisco, half moon bay 70. 56 in novato. 49 in napa. oakland, 58. after that record high this afternoon, and san jose right now at 62 degrees. as we take a look at the fog forecast overnight we'll have an active wind out of the east. that helps to keep fog limit but some dense patches could develop overnight through the carquinez strait and delta. by mid-morning the wind really going to help to get it oust here quickly. so sunday expect a lot of sunshine on the way. the reason why, satellite and radar, not one but two areas of high pressure. we call it the double-barrel high pressure over us right now. that creating sunshine up and down the california coast. and that is going to be the theme for sunday. temperature-wise, after a warm day today, expect a warm overnight period, a lot 406s on the board. then by sunday afternoon a nice south wind

a live look at the embarcadero and downtown san francisco. it's busy out there on the embarcadero. with traffic and even if you're on foot, it's great to be out there. mild temperatures, mild overnight period. out there right now, 58 in san francisco, half moon bay 70. 56 in novato. 49 in napa. oakland, 58. after that record high this afternoon, and san jose right now at 62 degrees. as we take a look at the fog forecast overnight we'll have an active wind out of the east. that helps to keep fog limit but some dense patches could develop overnight through the carquinez strait and delta. by mid-morning the wind really going to help to get it oust here quickly. so sunday expect a lot of sunshine on the way. the reason why, satellite and radar, not one but two areas of high pressure. we call it the double-barrel high pressure over us right now. that creating sunshine up and down the california coast. and that is going to be the theme for sunday. temperature-wise, after a warm day today, expect a warm overnight period, a lot 406s on the board. then by sunday afternoon a nice south wind

fireworks lit up the sky at midnight over the embarcadero in san francisco as hundreds gathered below to ring in the new year. good morning, it is thursday, january 1, 2015. i'm michelle griego. >> hi, everyone. i'm frank mallicoat. happy new year! as we welcome in the new year, many people not welcoming the temperatures that are coming with it. parts of the bay area hit freezing overnight. some of the coldest temperatures we have had all year. of course, it's only been a couple of hours. [ laughter ] >> it's a new year. liza battalones is in the house! >> party like it's 1996! >> we have temperatures below freezing in some of our microclimates and good morning, everyone. happy new year to you. right now, check out san rafael and santa rosa at 30 degrees apiece. we have a little bit of a wind in livermore. thus, the temperatures in the low 40s. it's mid-30s in san jose through mountain view and there today pristine conditions

. >>> a look outside at the embarcadero in san francisco, you can see the noon hanging and not so much fog today. [female narrator] foods rich in folic acid like white bread and leafy greens can help prevent some birth defects before you even know you're pregnant. >>> good friday morning. a look from the sutro tower down to san francisco, you can see a hint of the fog mike has been telling us about with fog most of the week. also, there could be rain coming. maybe a little. that is the separative word. >> the widow of a fallen seem sheriff deupty will be in the audience for president obama's state of the union address on tuesday. she lost her husband, dan any oliver, in october. he died after being shot in a motel parking lot of the the press says the suspect was in the united states illegally. the suspect also faces charges in the murder of a deputy killed on the same day as oliver. >>> today the oakland police department is taking part in the battle of the badges by sponsoring a community blood drive. it is a competition between law enforcement and fire agencies across the western pa

. >> a look outside the embarcadero if san francisco all is quiet and calm. ♪ ♪all day and all of the night - the kinks♪ ♪all day and all of the night - the kinks♪ yoplait. with a smooth and creamy taste your whole family loves. it is so good all the time. female announcer: it's time to make room for the new mattress models! during sleep train's huge year end clearance sale, get beautyrest, posturepedic even tempur-pedic mattress sets at low clearance prices. save even more on floor samples, demonstrators, and closeout inventory. plus, free same-day delivery, set-up and removal of your old set. why wait for the new models? sleep train's year end clearance sale is on now! ...guaranteed! ♪ your ticket to a better night's sleep ♪ >>> live from the kgo-tv broadcast center this is abc7 news. >> good friday morning at 5:30. thanks for starting your day with us. >>> leyla gulen is here and meteorologist mike nicco is here and we will start with mike in the weather. >>> another "spare the air" >> okay, folks, here is a look at visibility. hazy and fog out there and different and for

. >>> kpix 5's ryan takeo joins us live from the embarcadero in san francisco. new year's eve celebrations are bound to get a little chilly. ryan, you're bundled up. >> reporter: the countdown is on. by the time 2015 arrives there will be a frost advisory in parts of the bay area. >> i haven't been to a fireworks show for a long time. >> reporter: and never celebrated a new year with a waterfront fireworks show. her family is ready for the cold temperatures. >> so we packed everything and all our jackets. >> reporter: with about 200,000 others packing the

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francisco and 45 in san tar close and san jose and 40 and antioch is sitting at 39. our camera shows you a convey it picture along the embarcadero on the early morning hours on the wednesday and the forecast calls for a north bay folk clear else where with a ton of sunshine on the way for wednesday and good air quality. we are tracking record highs as we get into the weekend. so highs today are mild and 62 in downtown san francisco 64 in san jose getting up to 63 in concord and oakland and after the fog buzz off in napa up to 64 degrees. the store we are tracking too of the same. high pressure in control. but a strong blocking ridge so it is allow the storms to move in. the air quality is declining. long-range forecast shows hope for showers next week on tuesday and a chance of moisture moving into the fight and right now it just looks line. the next couple of days, it is looking good and a decline friday into saturday and a lot of spots getting into poor air quality by the weekend. the seven-day forecast shows a.m. fog in morning, and sunshine, and matterly cloudy o

in san francisco as hubs gathered below to ring in the new year. and no fog meant it was a good night for watching san francisco's fireworks to welcome in the new year. tens of thousands of people lined the embarcadero for the midnight show. some of them were dressed for the chilly temperatures. others not so much. >> pants, sweater -- i know the sweater -- hoodie and the jacket. >> we got the sequins out. i see you have a jacket on, but bare legs. >> bare legs no tights. tights and [ indiscernible ] don't go together. >> she looks cute. temperatures were down in the 40s by the time the fireworks started. >>> and the crowd along the embarcadero included a few dozen people protesting against police shootings. police kept an eye on them as they marched down the embarcadero in a peaceful demonstration. some of the people in oakland were arrested after bottles were thrown at police officers a group in oakland failed to disperse when ordered to do so. police were on high alert after a banner was posted at a fire station with a threat against police offi

. >> here is a look at the embarcadero in san francisco with fog in the city. we have >>> live from the kgo-tv broadcast center this is abc7 news. >> thank you for being here this morning. >> hope you had a great weekend. it was a great weekend of work for crews on the golden gate bridge. they are done. the bridge is open. mike another "spare the air" day? >> yes, each day this year but for january 1 we have been under a "spare the air" day so 2015 is different than 2014. through the north bay valley until 10:00, if you are taking a ferry from anywhere north of the bay bridge you are going to be in dense fog until 10:00. here is a look at the richmond san rafael bridge with the fog forming and a day planner in the 40's and 50's low 60's by 4:00 and comfortable and low-to-mid 50's at 7:00. the roads? >> it looks brand new. and we have fog advisory at the golden gate bridge with a new bayer. can you see it? it will change the configuration of the lanes only open so drive carefully and slowly. the bridge could look different. and walnut creek is clearer and traffi

. >>> a look outside you can see the embarcadero in downtown san francisco with in fog to speak of this morning. warm days ahead. >> welcome back at 4:52. california dmv issued a warning to anyone driving a car for uber and lyft or sidecar or any ondemand service. get commercial license plates that could create a major hurdle for the companies and the drivers. dmv says occasional use requires commercial plates according to an 80-year-old law. uber issue add statement saying the dmv is not taking into account a recently passed law that allows drivers to use their personal vehicles for occasional customers. >> a san francisco man is a race away from an incredible accomplishment, the only american competing in the world mayor then challenge. >> it started on saturday in morning row and end -- morocco and ends in australia running six marathons through snow, rain and jet lag in chile miami, madrid morocco saudi arabia. >> he is raise money for the position for cancer research and says he is acknowledging five hours for each marathon and of course he is doing this for the coach of the north

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in san francisco. while some may think it's cold others coming back from the east coast are enjoying the california sunshine. >> it feels actually pretty good, it feels warm we flew back from vermont last night. >> it's been good. we need to have this kind of cold weather to appreciate what we have in california. rather than new york right? my kids went to new york and i don't think i can survive there. >> on the east coast temperatures dipped below freezing. >>> as jeff said the cold is going to stick around for a few days. track the temps with our nbc bay area app. once you download it you can touch the logo to bring the drop-down menu forecasts and temperatures in your neighborhood. the app is free for iphone and android devices. >>> a man who allegedly tried to kill two police officers this morning is behind bars. the attack happened in south san francisco around 3:00 a.m. the officers were on foot responding to a report of shots fired near orange memorial park. this man, ivan gomez, is accused of

this is a picture of the embarcadero and san francisco from our rooftop camera and we will keep weather and traffic through the entire commercial break is you do not miss a thing. >>> covering cupertino, concord wipe country -- wine country and all the bay area, this is abc7 news. >>> it is 6 looking at downtown san francisco from the camera and it is clear. another "spare the air" day. we have warm temperatures. we have some changes coming our way. we will talk to meteorologist mike nicco coming up. >>> new this morning we have our first look at the end joys sustain by a washington state comic when someone charged him on stage and beat him with a baseball bat. the hand was attack on monday night while introduce the next comic. the attacker want straight for his head crushing his skull with two blows. regulars at the comedy club say the man tried out a routine a too weeks before but bombed. >> it was offense every legal. >> man pushed the same routine so he was banned from the show. it is not clear if that is the motive for the attack. he hopes to be out of the hospital tomorrow and the

this is the embarcadero in san francisco where thousands of people are expected to gather tonight to celebrate the new year and some very cold temperatures. >> let's check in with abc 7 news spencer christian and live doppler 7 hd. >> happy new year. >> never too cold to kiss. it's not very cold yet. skies are clear which means good viewing for our fireworks display coming up in about three hours. right now very calm winds, far cry what we what we saw last night and this morning. that's good news. temperatures will be dropping sharply over the next few hours. already temperatures at this hour in the 30s in santa rosa novato, the north bay inland valleys chilly. 39 degrees in half moon bay. mainly 40s around the bay although san francisco is holding on to some warmth at 52 degrees. we are projecting that at midnight as we kick off the new year with fireworks, pier 14 in san francisco, it will be clear, chilly, temperature about 45 degrees here in san francisco, which is not very cold. but if you're hanging out late tonight after midnight it is going to get very cold. i'll have your fu

. >>> kpix 5's ryan takeo joins us live from the embarcadero in san francisco. new year's eve celebrations are bound to get a little chilly. ryan, you're bundled up. >> reporter: the countdown is on. by the time 2015 arrives there will be a frost advisory in parts of the bay area. >> i haven't been to a fireworks show for a long time. >> reporter: and never celebrated a new year with a waterfront fireworks show. her family is ready for the cold temperatures. >> so we packed everything and all our jackets. >> reporter: with about 200,000 others packing the waterfront, police have barricades ready to deal with what is sure to be a zoo. at an actual zoo animal keepers in oakland are trying to keep the animals warm. these tortoises are not used to frigid nights. >> a lot of our animals at the zoo come from more tropical environments and need more heat than we have in the bay area. >> reporter: the zoo double- checks the heating systems and added more heat lamps ahead of the cold. the tortoises have their own heated barn >> the barn usually stays above 70 degrees so

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and san francisco to watch the bay area new year's fireworks show which covered all live right here for you and the cold weather did not talk about it from getting out for the show and this is what it looks like in new york city at midnight is a close and 9:00 p.m. in our time >> reporter: the party has is about what the host for a happy and up to 2050 are alive and well here at the building at this were the spots of the file or display last night as they floated over san francisco also to clear my you see the fireworks show for miles we get great show live on our air issues as the inside with those who saw the show a person are looking ahead to 2015. i am always have four a year and the beginnings with ventures with so street sweepers this into the ditch up from 50 to 948 degrees so i'm wedgie that nickel. >> reporter: sales campus in san francisco both baby and mom are doing well this morning but no word yet on her name. congratulations the sea its fee is out in full force trying to mention in the years this march and a maximum and forced last night for new year's eve the file was

protests disrupted service at the montgomery, paul and embarcadero stations in san francisco. the protest was planned as part of the weekend long series of demonstrations in the on on march on an oakland monday on martin luther king day. will begin with dan kerman at the montgomery bart station tonight dan? >> reporter: with italian the trains are moving today they're not having any problems tonight. this of showing you the video from earlier a common situation in the russian by by the station this the stations were not close the just the trains were not stopping. >> reporter: they're also a couple of arrest basically people were trying to stop the trains for moving. one woman tried to do more the once and she was taken off in handcuffs. as far as the passengers that were left holding the bag. a lot of them were not let off at the station that they wanted to be let off that and that means they have a lot of walking to do. >>: disruptions are ok as long as people don't feel like they're in any harm. a lot a lot of people were plus of set that there might something might happen

around san francisco. i'm jeff bush reporting live on treasure island, kron 4 news. >> we will join catherine, gary and george for our big new year's eve live show. it's the only local and live show in the bay area. we will bring you the fireworks show live from san francisco. the party starts at 11:30 tonight right after the news. >>> a tons of transit options to celebrate the new year. bart is running late until 3:00 a.m. new year's day. trains heading into san francisco from pittsburgh bay point and richmond will not be stopping at the embarcadero station. trains will instead stop at the montgomery station. after midnight, bart trains will run extra trains downtown to help people get home faster following the fireworks show. check out kron.com where we have tips on getting around with public transportation. >>> a huge car crashing down on a car in milpedis. >>> bad weather still stalling the recovery efforts of flight 8501. you will see san jose officers patrolling in twos this new year's eve. that's ne

francisco embarcadero. all the people we talked to some people who stayed out late into the early-morning hours you can see the clean the beginning surely after the fireworks show a million partygoers last behind a pretty big mess in new york city's times square center is a close clinton likely tons of new year's eve trash of times where last year with a 52 t of our restore hot battle times where. it will they're carrying signs saying black lives matter chanting i cannot read if the group is calling for changes and law-enforcement that they say that from monday at 9:45 p.m. police said 360 kamal milton was killed a police and firefighters arrived in the same in a 26 a 28 year-old woman suffered gunshot wounds she was pronounced dead at the same studio warmer was said to the hospital in she is now in stable condition the berkeley police department homicide unit is investigating. nasa knows one man is dead and two others are recovering this morning from injuries after an avalanche and colorado share debt is a

. >> reporter: on most days, the embarcadero station in san francisco is the busiest for b.a.r.t. on this day we bought a ticket, walked to the platform to get a train. we found many people waiting to board the train. >> we need more b.a.r.t. more than 10 cars. i don't usually get a seat. i'm usually getting off at 5:00. >> reporter: not getting a seat on the train is the top reason people gave followed by train temperature and cleanliness. >> odors and there's a lot of persons that are not -- >> we are taking steps to address it. >> reporter: a plan to ease overcrowding is already underway say b.a.r.t. officials. b.a.r.t. says it cannot run more 10 car trains because it doesn't have the cars available. it says there's roughly 3,300 more passengers now than three years ago. >> our success is creating more problems. we have more riders than we've ever had before and we have the same system. >> reporter: it'll be a decade before the entire fleet of 775 new cars is on the tracks. >> i would say i'm satisfies but i think -- satisfied but i think there's a lot of room for improvement.

francisco's embarcadero. it will showcase 5,000 fireworks in a show that runs 15 minutes long. you can see a lot of people kind of milling about, studying the stake out is spots. christian kasten is there, we'll check in with him. >>> the message is out tonight, don't drink and drive. oakland pd are looking for anyone who is driving when they shouldn't be. a dui arrest can cost thousands of dollars, not including jail time. police say it's just not worth it. >> good evening. we're conducting a driver's license dui check point tonight. have you had anything to drink tonight? >> no. >> reporter: when our photographer was there, no one was detained for dui. law enforcement plan to saturate the roads and freeways looking for intoxicated drivers. they say it's best to name a designated driver. >>> for the second time this month, a teenage girl forced into prostitution far from home has been found in san rafael. ktvu's mike mibach tells us, it was actually a text message that led to her being arrested. >> reporter:

they include the richmond community organization, san francisco tomorrow, the preservation consortium, the victorian alliance and the coalition for san francisco neighborhoods which voted 22-one to preserve the embarcadero facade of this building. supervisor christensen might be interested to know the votes include the telegraph dwellers and the barbary coast association. [inaudible] unanimously called for landmarking this building out of the convention in seattle and can read the resolution in your packets. there is widespread support all across san francisco for preserving this historic building. after prop b8 washington, the warriors arena and the rejected hiens proposal six years ago for the same location. >> >> and should be clear that they want it developed in the best way practices -- violating practices and ceqa requirements and destroying historic facades and introducing a modern glass wall represent the worse planning practices. today an historic facade maybe destroyed because [inaudible] they want windows opened. i lived near this site for years and they're -- [inaudible] -

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fireworks lit up the sky at midnight over the embarcadero in san francisco. the crowd below included a few dozen people protesting against police shootings. protestors were also out in oakland. >>> and with the new year comes new laws. in san jose, the minimum wage rose to $10.30 an hour. and in berkeley, a tax on sugary drinks like sodas and energy drinks takes effect today. >>> and this baby girl is reported to be the first baby born in the bay area in the new year. california pacific medical center in san francisco says she was born exactly at midnight. >>> stay with us. traffic and weather in just a moment. >>> good morning. happy new year. if you plan on making the 680 commute traffic has been much lighter than usual on you this in years day. southbound 680 is just going to be slow as you leave the walnut creek interchange heading towards the danville area. the bay bridge toll plaza has been wide open lots of folks have the day off and westbound traffic continues light across the bridge heading into san francisco. 880 we had brief delays earlier in morni