Than 30 years in washington 22 as a senator but decided her fourth term in the senate will be the last. Leanne, lets begin with you. Thank you. You know Barbara Boxer spent most of her career traveling from one to another. After 30 years it starts to wear you down. Now shes 74 but as she pointed out, this decision has nothing to do with age. She wants to spend more time with her grandchildren and focus on other things she can do from here california. I want to come home to california. A recorded interview by her grandson asked the scripted questions from the living room. Very to make sure the senate seat stays progressive. I want to help our democratic candidate make history. Boxer chairs the chairman of the California Democratic party john burton. Every major politician except me was supporting against barbara. The well connected burton was instrumental in her victory. In the senate there are 98 men and just two women. In 1992, against odds, boxer won a seat along with diane finestein. This is a woman who had more than women coming into the senate, which i think is testify rir yim. Shes been seen as sharp and aggressive and watches where money goes. She has many loyal supporters for being a defender of the environment. And to respect the men and women in uniform. Barbara said she ran. Adding to the unusual announcement she ended with a rhyme. As long as there are issues and challenges and strive, i will never retire because that is the meaning of my life. And while boxer spent most of her political career in marin county she now lives in southern california. Its only fair to give candidates enough time bay area politicians are stepping all over themselves. Lieutenant Governor Newsom praised her for having a spirit of a warrior advocacy. Attorney general called her a true progressive champion for california priorities. And this in the face of colorful washington interest. How many politicians are angling for the seat . Its been a few hours and no one dekrared an intention to run, but that has not stopped speculation because her decision offers someone a and the senators decision open seat state wide elections are not common in california. And there are folks waiting for an opportunity to run for the seat. Lieutenant Governor Newsom, attorney general harris, and former Los Angeles Mayor and wild card Hedge Fund Manager tom stieer. Boxers good friend says her replacement will have big shoes to fill. Shes been a major figure in the time of turmoil. And is able to navigate. On facebook this morning, there was a lot of hallelujah. The state Republican Party will mount a run for the spot. Names include neil cashkarry. And darrell issa. Its an opportunity for change and to introduce different issues and different themes into the election. The speculation whirls about who might duke it out, the u. S. Professor says keep in mind they can eye other opportunities instead. What does feinstein do when interested in the governors seat . Were in store for a Seismic Shift over the next few years. The decision was a personal one. Her son doug boxer is in oakland and he says family has always been her number one priority. Shes always been present in our lives but having her back permanently is going to be a wonderful thing for her and us too. President obama commented on the legacy. Boston will represent the United States in the olympics in 2024. The decision was made late today. I think that they thought it would be los angeles, i think theyre shocked by the fact that boston was the city. Mayor lee i think he thought if it wasnt going to be San Francisco its going to be l. A. Now, mayor lee and his presser said he doesnt know why the committee chose boston over San Francisco, nor does he know where San Francisco ranked in the final decision but made one thing clear he says that he feels the proposal was a good one and sticks by it. Larry baer took the phone call. They said it was a tough decision and a long difficult meeting. Mayor lee and members of San Franciscos Olympic Committee were in no regret mode. This is something were proud to do. And have been honored in this end. We did our best to represent the city and region the board of directors made the decision from denver. Four finalists. Los angeles had a lot to offer. A privately funded plan, including a temporary track and field stadium here in this field in brisbane. And sports venues at uc berkeley and stanford they partnered with oakland on a proposal to build a new stadium for the ceremonies. Of course oakland is trying to build new sports stadiums. The timing could not be more perfect when this opportunity would create a permanent home for one of our teams. Likely, the raiders. There are also vocal critics. This time they point to americas cup that ended up costing San Francisco millions of dollars. What is going to cost the public . Were told its not going to cost city money to do that. I dont believe that. Its not a done deal yet. Vic lee abc7 news still ahead tonight a reminder about the Golden Gate Bridge closure this weekend. The fate of a Police Officer who tweeted out threats to protestors. A key decision made by prosecutors today. Im spencer christian. Stagnant air continues to linger over the bay area. Ill show you how many more spare the air days we can expect in just a moment. Female announcer when you see this truck, it means another neighbor is going to sleep better tonight. Because they went to sleep trains ticket to tempurpedic event. 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The chief saying this is very unprofessional and the police union distanced themselves from the officers. The Police Department is conducting an internal investigation. Police nabbed three people accused of ransacking a house. Police say the robbers pulled up yesterday with a u haul. They pointed a gun in his face and stole jewelry and other valuables. Sky 7 hd was over the scene and it was spotted this afternoon. Scientists from Marine Mammal center tell us theyre going to try to determine why it died and happened. They want to bring it in to examine it. Supervisors have a new board president , one who hasnt seen eye to eye with mayor lee. This afternoon the board elected elected as the president. Breed represents the western edition. A Golden Gate Bridge closure this weekend patrol is putting start time at 11 59 p. M. And if youre headed to the bridge you may find yourselves being detoured in San Francisco and southern marin. So be aware of that. This is something new in the history of the bridge its never been closed down. Big signs warn drivers it starts saturday at 12 a. M. Saturday night midnight i would say. I would say tomorrow or saturday. Which night . Saturday night. Right . 12 00 a. M saturday is what is called midnight friday night. It will start before midnight. Its not just one closure. The chp has done this before they closed the bridge during the 75th anniversary and closing the bay bridge for days at a time. This is to be sure. Saying i have to do this . No. It is closed. In this case, chp officers will be monitoring traffic and closed a freeway completely at the marin city access. In San Francisco, coming up 9th avenue and will have to turn off Marina Boulevard and vice versa. And speed limit will be lowered. The guardrail is to lou a smoother approach to the bridge. There will be plenty of officers there to enforce it. Golden gate ferryies will run late into the night. Yes. We have a traffic resources page that is including a link to the waze app. A lot of places felt it. Yes. Ten degrees cooler. We have partly cloudy skies now and haze. This is super sensitive radar. Were not getting rainfall now. Temperatures into the 50s, 52 degrees in hayward. 61 in oakland. And check out this area along the bay today. This is a another one saturday. Lets check out a month ago this is the scene in the waters of the pacific. There is a bit of cooling going on. And that had little impact so on we go. From our camera here is the forecast features hazy skies continuing into the weekend. And there is a satellite image showing clouds for the bay area that wont produce rainfall for us. So no rain producing areas by afternoon a bit of a break and sunnier than today was into afternoon hours. And so sunday morning at 5 00 will be mostly cloudy skies. There might be moisture to produce a couple sprinkles. 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