Shut down by Public Health officials following two deaths both linked to legionnaires disease. Unfortunately two individuals have died. The third of survived. Contra costa supervisor says the third man tested positive in june but the other two died this week after visiting the spa just days before. County Health Officials are trying to track down others who visited the spot as well. We are trying to sec things like credit card receipts and appointment books to get in touch with people. The bacteria is found in water like lakes and streams but Health Concerns arise when this spreads in human made Water Systems like hot tubs or swimming pools. The way you get this bacteria is because it lives in water droplets, especially in situations where there might be pooling of water. It allows the bacteria to grow and when that water is aerosolized it can be inhaled. That is what happened in here. A closed room with water that was vaporizing. There was a little waterfall that comes out of the hot
Underproductive locations that will be shuttered. San Francisco Mayor london breed saying for macys, this was not a safety issue, but came down 2 and cents. Macys made a business decision to close 150 stores all over the country, and they are selling the property at union square. The Union Square Alliance released a statement saying the closure hurts, but the head of the Union Square Alliance said she, quote, believes that we should work toward a solution that allows macys to keep this iconic store open. However if that does not come to pass, our expectation is that a new owner for this iconic site will come forward to continue a fresh and vibrant vision at this critical location. The mayor also talking about the possibility of adapting the 400,000ft s of retail space to better fit the citys needs. Our goal is to make sure that we focus on the opportunities and the opportunity to ensure that this space is used for something that will be profitable, that will be a destination that will
Violating pollution laws. Were also tracking other stories on this wednesday, including how Alameda County da pamela price is responding today to recall announced for november. Also putting out these right here cones to save parking spots. Its been going on now for years in a San Francisco neighborhood. But is it fair . Our Sergio Quintana hits the streets for answers. And do you want a piece of red lobster restaurant for yourself . One of the bay area locations is auctioning off items, including the lobster tank. Were going to tell you how you can get in on it, but lets go ahead and begin with that lawsuit against tesla. And east bay nonprofit is now suing the tech giant, claiming that the electric car maker is violating federal air standards at its fremont factory. It is the latest of several pollution allegations leveled against the company. Nbc bay areas ian cull joins us now after going through that lawsuit. And, ian, i understand you also got an exclusive conversation with the pl