Shows us how the city is looking to build a better bay area not just for renters, but landlords too. Jose and his wife were wrapping up their garage sale saturday afternoon. Its part Spring Cleaning in case they have to move from concord. Its really hard for us to like, just work for rent to pay the rent, and we have more expenses than that, like the car repairs. Jose, who didnt want to give his last name, pays 3,000 to rent this small three bedroom house. Given whats at stake, he joined the coalition that fought an eight year battle to get rent control and concord. The ordinance passed in march. We need to have a place to stay or we be on the streets. The new ordinance caps rent increases to 3 a year and includes just cause eviction protections. But city Officials Say the ordinance was challenged by those seeking to get a referendum on the november ballot. However they failed to get the roughly 7000 signatures by thursday, so the ordinance took effect on friday. This was great. It was
Are burning now. If you are notified by emergency officials to evacuate, please do so immediately. You may not gate second chance. Announcer this is new day weekend with Victor Blackwell and christi paul. Live look at the city of new york and you see those two beams the the tribute of light this morning after 9 11. Good morning to you. Were starting with the dangerous and destructive wildfires that are burning across the western part of this country. More than 100 large fires are burning across 12 states right now and around 28,000 First Responders and support personnel are battling those in the west. Fires in california alone have burned more than 3. 1 million acres. Thats an area twice the state of delaware and we know at least 26 people have died in these fires since last month. Sadly officials are preparing for the possibility of more. Not just the flames that are are creating the threat the entire west coast is under air quality alerts and now theres warning for medical profession