The equities. New tonight, Jana Katsuyama here with the decision. Reporter frank f city county said tonight that they realize the flag is just a symbol. But they are planning to take a very deep look at all city policies to try and improve racial equity. Reporter the u. S. , california and city of piedmont flags grace the corner oversea and highland avenues in the heart of piedmont. But soon, the black lives matter flag will replace that in the coming months. The five counsel members heard Public Comment from more than a half dozen measures. I want to be proud to to tel kids that we lib in a city thats on the right side. Reporter along with fliers a black lives matter matter flag for one month theres also a policy for racial discrimination. The history of piedmonts first black residence, sydney and thelma and their two children who were driven from their home in 1984. Reporter theyre calling for ordinances for any stereotype. Im always cognizant of the lack of diversities in the area.
A big factor. It has been reported on the san mateo coast. Everybody might get in on this by tomorrow. Fog has returned in a big way. It came roaring down the coast yesterday evening. It is filling in. After yesterday, that was the hottest it will be for a week. Fog is cooler for most. It is sunny. We have mainly 80s. We are in 61 in san jose. There you go. Travis has gusts at 31. The big news continues to be the drizzle. There are projections of a quarter inch. I might be a little overdone. You cant ignore it. Its san rafael south. Look at Half Moon Bay with a quarter inch. Temperatures are coming down to a little below. All right, lets go to sal. Good morning. Steve, right now we have a nicelooking drive. If youre looking up early, you shouldnt have too much to worry about on bay area roadways. It is a nicelooking drive. It is quiet as you cross bay area bridges with no problems. I am looking at the altamont pass. That looks good. The truck accident was cleared yesterday. Things are
Hayden is here to kick off our coverage. Dr. Hayden, for those who were not with us 23 years ago, how did this get started . It is so exciting to be here. You can hear the buzz behind us as everyone is coming in. In 2001, First Lady Laura Bush had been successful as a first lady of texas, starting the texas book fair. It was renowned. When she got to washington, d. C. , she asked my predecessor, dr. Billington, wouldnt it the nice if we had a book festival, a National Book festival because i do not think we have one . He said, we do now. In 2001, first lady bush, who was the first librarian to be first lady cut the ribbon on the National Mall for the book festival. It has been successful ever since. She has been a supporter ever sense. Is she still active in the book fair at all . Dr. Hayden she makes commemorative videos and things like that. We keep her involved. We send her everything. We send her we sent her signed posters from every year. She has been a wonderful supporter. When y
Hayden is here to kick off our coverage. Dr. Hayden, for those who were not with us 23 years ago, how did this get started . It is so exciting to be here. You can hear the buzz behind us as everyone is coming in. In 2001, First Lady Laura Bush had been successful as a first lady of texas, starting the texas book fair. It was renowned. When she got to washington, d. C. , she asked my predecessor, dr. Billington, wouldnt it the nice if we had a book festival, a National Book festival because i do not think we have one . He said, we do now. In 2001, first lady bush, who was the first librarian to be first lady cut the ribbon on the National Mall for the book festival. It has been successful ever since. She has been a supporter ever sense. Is she still active in the book fair at all . Dr. Hayden she makes commemorative videos and things like that. We keep her involved. We send her everything. We send her we sent her signed posters from every year. She has been a wonderful supporter. When y
Welcome to book tvs live coverage of the National Book festival. Some of the authors you will hear from today, and get a chance to talk with historian doug brinkley, rk russell and chest and buttigieg. Some of the topics to be discussed, black literary identity, Environmental Activism and food and culture. It is a full day ahead. We are glad you are here with us on book tv. As i mentioned, this is the 23rd year in a row book tv has partnered with the library of congress to bring you live coverage of the National Book festival. Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden is here to kick off our coverage. Dr. Hayden, for those who were not with us 23 years ago, how did this get started . It is so exciting to be here. You can hear the buzz behind us as everyone is coming in. In 2001, First Lady Laura Bush had been successful as a first lady of texas, starting the texas book fair. It was renowned. When she got to washington, d. C. , she asked my predecessor, dr. Billington, wouldnt it the nice if w