Because it is the only relevant statement of our agencys values and it determines how we use our very, very limited resources in order to uphold the public good. Public transportation plays a Critical Role in the unfolding of this Health Crisis and in the unfolding of what will be likely a long economic crisis. Our job is to figure out how to steward our declining resources in order to therefore the services that essential workers need to have to get to work and in order to poise San Francisco for recovery, thats what were here for. Everything we do, whether its muni, parking is connected with the health and safety of budget of San Francisco. I want to introduce my colleague, victoria wise, who will facilitate this meeting. Do you want to go over what were doing today. Thank you, jeff. Good morning, everybody and almost afternoon. While we cant meet inperson were grateful you are joining us today online and really appreciate that you are taking the time to provide input on our budget.
Concern among San Franciscos hispanic and latino communities make up 70 of the covid19 cases, most in one place. Thank you for joining us. Most of the cases are in San Franciscos Mission district, the heart of the hispanic and latino communities. It just so happens they will be the start of a free program this weekend. And what will be done to help residents. Live on that, luz. Reporter based on reporting by the city at least 300 latinos tested positive for covid19. This community is highly impacted. Close to 1200 San Francisco ans tested positive for covid19 a large portion are coming from the Mission District zip code. This is the district, the heart of San Franciscos latino community. Citywide, 25 of positive covid19 cases are among latinos, although they make up only 15 of the San Francisco population. Reporter he has lived in the u. S. 20 plus years. He has a work permit and employs 10 people. Hes concerned about his community. Some people can get benefit we know, you know. This i
Order to uphold the public good. Public transportation plays a Critical Role in the unfolding of this Health Crisis and in the unfolding of what will be likely a long economic crisis. Our job is to figure out how to steward our declining resources in order to therefore the services that essential workers need to have to get to work and in order to poise San Francisco for recovery, thats what were here for. Everything we do, whether its muni, parking is connected with the health and safety of budget of San Francisco. I want to introduce my colleague, victoria wise, who will facilitate this meeting. Do you want to go over what were doing today. Thank you, jeff. Good morning, everybody and almost afternoon. While we cant meet inperson were grateful you are joining us today online and really appreciate that you are taking the time to provide input on our budget. Its especially important that we have public input and continue to have public input as we move our budget through the approval p
In San Franciscos tenderloin neighborhood. A Huge Police Presence loused blight Memorial Church where a man has been holed up with a knife for over 12 hours now. He ran into the basement kitchen of the church. Police have been negotiate with him all day to come out. And right now at 7 00, on kpix 5 and streaming on cbsn bay area, a major step by a Bay Area Hospital in its battle against the coronavirus. Good evening, im elizabeth cook. And im ken bastida. It is at Good Samaritan hospital. We look at the tents that have now been taken down. Reporter a month ago, doctors and nurses at san jose Good Samaritan hospital were treating 50 patients a day in tents. We wanted to make sure that the patients in the Emergency Department that were noncovid related did not have to be around those with covid. Reporter they began to see the number of patients decline a few weeks after the shelter inplace order was first issued. The numbers now low enough that the tents have been packed up and stored aw
San francisco, san mateo, alameda and contra costa counties will all begin enforcing a mask requirement tomorrow on Public Transit and part is on board. We have a live message. Writers who choose not to wear a mask will be told to leave. Reporter yes, bart police will be proactively telling people to cover up their faces. Bart may not let those riders who refuse to wear masks ride the train picked they may be escorted out or ridden a citation. Starting wednesday Face Coverings arent recommended, but required. To make you can be creative with your Face Covering. As long as your mouth and nose are covered and they remain covered, youre allowed to right bart. Reporter required in the parking lot, inside the station and on board a train, the order follows guidelines set forth in several counties bart operates in. The county Health Orders that were issued specifically mentioned not just bart, but all transit and ridesharing attacks eggs taxis. You must now where a Face Covering. Reporter Fa