This officer fired in selfdefense. Hell now be placed on administrative leave. Yet another b. A. R. T. Protest will take place at the height of tomorrow mornings commute. Tom vacar joins us now with the one thing organizers are asking them to bring. The organizers are asking folks that come to bring a spoon, specifically a metal spoon and that could make up for a frustrating freaky friday commute. The protest stems from last novembers arrest of 14 of the protesters who shut down west oakland b. A. R. T. Today an online digital poster called for a 7 a. M. Protest tomorrow at b. A. R. T. s montgomery street station demanding three things. Dropping of all charges against the 14 arrested, the disbandment of the entire b. A. R. T. Police agency and discount fares for low income riders. B. A. R. T. Says it will be prepared. Our priority is public safety. B. A. R. T. Police and b. A. R. T. Employees will be out at montgomery street station working to keep people safe. Getting on the tracks is
Residents trapped in dilapidated public housing. Reporter in his state of the city address today the mayor said he wants to make sure families can afford to live in a red hot housing market. I understand these times of prosperity are also times of anxiety. Reporter the mayor unveiled a plan that includes more funds for rent support and programs to help tenants buy rent controlled buildings. Theres also 100 million more in funds to help moderate and middle income homebuyers make down payments. The mayor hopes to reform the states ellis act. And create more middle class housing on surplus public land. I know thats what my family worries about whether we can stay and afford to live here in San Francisco. Reporter nicole banks introduced the mayor this morning. The mother of four earned bachelors and masters degrees while living in an Affordable Housing unit. She said shes seen long time friends leave for antioch or fairfield as San Francisco housing prices have skyrocketed. One bedroom is