This is ktvu fox two news at 730. The myth that women cant play in the big leagues is perhaps pierced once and for all. Now in 1992, making her mark on american politics when she was first elected to the United States senate. Californias very first female senator. She was certainly a pioneer in a woman of many firsts. Welcome to the show tonight. Im heather holmes. And we begin with the emotional day here in california and up on capitol hill following senator feinsteins death at the age of 90, white roses sit on her desk, which as you can see, is draped in black cloth. The enormous loss also being felt in San Francisco where she left a lasting mark. Many tributes are being offered tonight, including from another our bay area trailblazer, our Jana Katsuyama joins us now live after talking with retired california senator Barbara Boxer. Jana well, Barbara Boxer and Dianne Feinstein were both elected to the senate in 1992. Feinstein was sworn in two months early to replace pete wilsons sea
In the community are sharing of her legacy at city hall today, the bronze bust of the former mayor and late senator feinstein , adorned with flowers and a bouquet of white orchids, sat just outside the Mayors Office early this morning. Mayor london breed recalled the first female mayor of San Francisco as a mentor, a proud democratic leader. And like feinstein, was also propelled into the Mayors Office after tragedy. One of the first calls i got was from senator Dianne Feinstein. And we had a very long discussion about just just what she went through , how she made decisions, how difficult it was, and she provided that support and that mentorship to make sure that i was prepared to step up at a difficult time for our city. Fondly remembered by those who came to share their remembrances and pay their respects at the south gallery in city hall. Its very sad to hear of senator feinsteins passing, but i feel like she lived a very full life in service to others in her community and she serv
Market. Maybe ryan cecile, the photographer. I dont want i dont want him on my back. So theyre both good. Yeah. Yeah, they are. All right. Thanks jason. All righty. Next at 11, you know what is so sad about this is that there are so many people that would be required to work, but they will not be paid. Federal workers around the country and here in the bay area, concerned is time is running out on the house to reach a deal and to avoid a government shutdown. The 11 00 news on ktvu fox two starts now. The government has less than 24 hours to approve a deal to keep the federal government open. Good evening again. Im cristina rendon. And im christine. Captain ktvu Jana Katsuyama spoke with a local congresswoman and the director of fleet week, San Francisco about the potential impacts right here in the bay area. Gianna. Well christian and christina, i spoke with congresswoman anna eshoo of the south bay who tells me that this could all come down to the wire tomorrow here in the bay area. F
Staffers to be expelled from now, four from the consulate in st. Petersburg. President elect donald trump has repeatedly refused to say the kremlin had anything involvement in the election. All the computers are complicated our lives greatly. The age of computer has made it where no one knows exactly what is going on. Mr. Trump said it is time to of mouton bigger and Better Things and will meet with leader of the Intelligence Community to be updated. We are sending you push alerts on our news app. Our crew will keep you updated for the latest information download the app. Bay area woman is in jail for mail theft. It was easy for her. The 45yearold was in illegal possession of a master key with the Postal Service and she could unlock mail boxes across the bay area. Here is our reporter, cornell barnard. The 7eleven parking lot is where Police Arrest the a 45yearold after she first parked illegally in a handicapped space. She was high on drugs. Methamphetamine was found in her car. That
Oakland. Alecia do we know the condition tonight of the band members hit by the train . Reporter know. Steve we do not at the moment. We do know that it would try to get to freshi. Reporter it is not clear as to what their injuries are at this time. Reporter bay were scheduled to play ed at yoshis tonight. I was supposed to meet them here because we have a v8 we have a gig. It was nothing going on and then it just happened. The freiht train going that way which was literally walking distance. Reporter yoshi has canceled the concert for tonight. We will bring you the latest. Steve thanks alecia well check back in with you as soon as you have new information. Pam tower of power is an iconic home grown band. Together almost 50 years, the band was one of the many groups to come out of the bay area in the late 1960s. Including the grateful dead, jefferson airplane, and santana. Pam they always claimed oakland as their home. They call their sound urban soul music. Their many hits include you