Garvin that view was out david perezs living room window of his neighbors home two doors down. David it was hard to watch. Garvin hard to watch his 75yearold neighbor trying to reroof his own home. David you know, just feeling sorry for that, you know, for somebody that age to be up there, trying to do it himself. Garvin problem was david knew next to nothing about roofing. But he did know a little about social media, so he snuck a picture of his neighbor and posted it on facebook, asking anyone who knew anything about roofing if they wanted to come by on saturday to help. His picture was shared more than 1,000 times. Still, he was worried people wouldnt show up at 9 a. M. He was right to be worried. They showed up earlier. David well, i woke up and i looked outside around 7 30, and noticed people were already on the roof. Garvin by midmorning, there was a crew of 20 on the roof, and donations of food enough for 50 waiting for them on the ground. They came from across the bay and down
Garvin thomas good evening, and thank you so much for joining us. We begin our special with a story that might remind some of oldtime barn raisings, the kind of Community Event that doesnt happen anymore. Or does it . David perez is the man who made it all happen this time, thanks to the power of social media and the kindness of strangers. Garvin it was a great day at murphy court, all thanks to a bad view. David you can see theabove the garage and all. Garvin that view was out david perezs living room window of his neighbors home two doors down. David it was hard to watch. Garvin hard to watch his 75yearold neighbor trying to reroof his own home. David you know, just feeling sorry for that, you know, for somebody that age to be up there, trying to do it himself. Garvin problem was david knew next to nothing about roofing. But he did know a little about social media, so he snuck a picture of his neighbor and posted it on facebook, asking anyone who knew anything about roofing if they w
Develop, 8 9 00, they are through the whole area. Tomorrow night, another band of heavier area moves through. That means the potential for the monday morning commute and well time that out in my next report. Thank very much. Rain in the bay area usually means snow in the sierra. Heres a time lapse from today. Fresh snow at heavenly ski resort in south lake tahoe. Mckinley Convention Center today, the snow bomb ski and board festival is taking place. Marianne fab row is there. Whats going on . Reporter i can tell you two things are encouraging people to come here and invest in brandnew ski gear like these boots. First of all the fact that more snow is on its way. Second, the fact that some ski resorts are already open. About 7,000 people came here in search of deals on ski equipment and snowboards. Representatives from several ski resorts are also here to let people know they are already open, clg mount rose. And with the storm hitting tomorrow even more resorts are expected to open up
Garvin thomas good evening, and thank you so much for joining us. We begin our special with a story that might remind some of oldtime barn raisings, the kind of Community Event that doesnt happen anymore. Or does it . David perez is the man who made it all happen this time, thanks to the power of social media and the kindness of strangers. Garvin it was a great day at murphy court, all thanks to a bad view. David you can see theabove the garage and all. Garvin that view was out david perezs living room window of his neighbors home two doors down. David it was hard to watch. Garvin hard to watch his 75yearold neighbor trying to reroof his own home. David you know, just feeling sorry for that, you know, for somebody that age to be up there, trying to do it himself. Garvin problem was david knew next to nothing about roofing. But he did know a little about social media, so he snuck a picture of his neighbor and posted it on facebook, asking anyone who knew anything about roofing if they w
Garvin that view was out david perezs living room window of his neighbors home two doors down. David it was hard to watch. Garvin hard to watch his 75yearold neighbor trying to reroof his own home. David you know, just feeling sorry for that, you know, for somebody that age to be up there, trying to do it himself. Garvin problem was david knew next to nothing about roofing. But he did know a little about social media, so he snuck a picture of his neighbor and posted it on facebook, asking anyone who knew anything about roofing if they wanted to come by on saturday to help. His picture was shared more than 1,000 times. Still, he was worried people wouldnt show up at 9 a. M. He was right to be worried. They showed up earlier. David well, i woke up and i looked outside around 7 30, and noticed people were already on the roof. Garvin by midmorning, there was a crew of 20 on the roof, and donations of food enough for 50 waiting for them on the ground. They came from across the bay and down