People who lived here is what he had. Supervisor london breed is the acting mayor of San Francisco. Ed was not a politician. He didnt always deliver the best sound bite. Flash never mattered to him. Disagreements never deterred him. Was humbled and determined no matter the job he held. He was fair and collaborative no matter the heat of the moment. He was San Franciscos firstationan mayor. Do solemnly swear. Known as a champion for the homeless and civil rights he was appointed by the thenmayor gavin newsom i stood her seven years ago swearing him in. I was just in his office and they boxed everything up. I mean many of lees colleagues choked back tears they reflected on his life and three decades of service. He was a friend of mine. As an Asian American here elected his mayor ship was important for me. Some criticized him for the cozy relationship with the Tech Industry but he was a voice for those often overlooked. Saying that he was most focused on now was not having people sleeping
He leaves behind his wife between adult daughters. We have Live Team Coverage and more on acting mayor london bereavement we begin with how he is being remembered by friends and coll eggs tonight. Colleagues tonight. Ed lee was not a politician. He was a person. That is how most people here at city hall say they will remember him. Supervisor london is acting mayor of San Francisco. Ed was not a politician. He did not always deliver the best sound bite or carry the room with unspoken charisma. Flash didnt matter to him. Hewas humble and determined. No matter the job he held, he was fair and club rattive. Collaborative. He was the citys first asian mayor. I do solemnly swear. Known as a champion for the homeless, imgrants and civil right hes was appointed by the thenmayor gavin newsom in 2011 i was just in his office. They boxed everything up. You know, just so. You know, i mean. Many of lees colleagues choked back tears as they reflected on his life and three decades of personal service
61 approving the cuts. It came after hours of outcry the study before the meeting. Reporter frustration and anger erupted as hundreds came to the Oakland School Board Meeting concerned about cuts to Student Services special Education Supplies libraries and staffing. The superintendent said her revise recommendation is 9 million in cuts. 5. 2 million cuts from the Central Office. 23 layoffs and 3. 8 million to school sites. We have to do a midyear adjustment as opposed to waiting until next year because we do not have a reserve as a district. Reporter the superintendent says as a former teacher and principal she understands the pain. The district has overspent and now it risk not being able to pay bills or maintain is state mandated 2 reserve. The puts the district at risk of being taken over by the state. We are one. 1 million short of our minimum 2 reserve. This is a mistake you guys made. It should be coming out of your salary rather than the students. Reporter some said the board sh
In the context of a jury trial, we move out of this hearing, full steam ahead, very encouraged by what we saw. We are confident we can prevail with a jury. Reporter both men will return to court in january. For now they are being held at santa rita jail. One more note. Attorneys for max harris tried to get his bail reduced from 750,000 to either 40,000 to be released on his own recognizance. That motion was denied. The trial will probably be more than a year away. Henry lee, ktvu fox 2 news. Reporter Net Neutrality is all right. Thank you. A court in San Francisco has set a sentencing date for the man acquitted of the murder in the killing of kate steinle. Jose Ines Garcia Zarate scheduled for sentencing on january 5th for a felon in possession of a firearm. His attorney filed a motion to have the conviction thrown out. Garcia zarate is facing new federal gun possession charges filed by the department of justice. He was acquitted in the shooting of steinle after his attorneys argued th
In the context of a jury trial, we move out of this hearing, full steam ahead, very encouraged by what we saw. We are confident we can prevail with a jury. Reporter both men will return to court in january. For now they are being held at santa rita jail. One more note. Attorneys for max harris tried to get his bail reduced from 750,000 to either 40,000 to be released on his own recognizance. That motion was denied. Henry lee, ktvu fox 2 news. Thank you. Were following developing news out of San Francisco. A sea liian attacked a swimmer near aquatic park this afternoon. Ktvus alyana gomez joins us live from aquatic park in the city where the Police Officers who rescued that swimmer have just spoken. Reporter in the last 15 minutes we heard from San Francisco police at the marine unit. They brought the victim out to the dock after he was actually brought out by a sailboat. A captain on the sailboat is the reason why this mans life has been saved. Now, were learning more about the vicious