Mr. President , all members are present. Well say the pledge of allegiance. Would you like to join me . I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Thank you, everybody. On pa behalf of the board i woud like to acknowledge the staff at sfg tv and making it available to the public. Colleagues, i want to do a Little Something different before we get on with the show. I would like to have you join me in starting our meeting today with a moment of silence. Sorry. For george floyd and his family, friends and community. George floyds tragic death at the hands of four Police Officers in minneapolis last week. This is a reflection of the systematic oppression, racism and injustice that the black community ha has endured. Our city mourns minneapolis and the people across the country. The officers responsible for George Floyds death must be held accountable and that i
Continue. At least for me, ive heard the arguments that people have presented, and i think this is valid on both sides of this, and i personally, not knowing whats going to happen in the next two days, i personally would vote on the side of supporting it. But if, in the next two days, we find that the situation has calmed itself radically, i would say theres no need for the emergency. So thats how im looking at it. Supervisor haney, were you going to Say Something . I wasnt sure. Supervisor haney no, that was the point. President yee oh, okay. Supervisor haney i think that we need a unanimous vote ahead of it, to accept it or reject it. Otherwise, it stays in place until saturday. President yee right. So i made a motion. Its seconded, and we can vote on this. Clerk mr. President , we would take Public Comment first. Supervisor walton president yee, i had questions. I hate to ask twice ahead of your motion. I had a clarifying question. I dont want to vote no on your motion without a lit
Path forward San Francisco mayor london breed laid out San Franciscos timeline for reopening thursday and for some it means not opening their doors until july or august. What i like to open faster. Yes, what i want these things to happen faster. Yes, but the only way theyre going to happen is with our shared experience. The mayor announced by june first the city could expand the first part of phase 2 allowing additional childcare Botanical Gardens outdoor museums and historical sites by june 15th schieffer see shoppers being allowed inside Retail Stores and that Outdoor Dining summer camps professional sporting events with no spectators. The use of housekeepers and nannies religious services outdoor exercise classes and nonemergency medical appointments will be able to proceed, but the mayor said it will likely be another 7 weeks not until july 13th when San Francisco will allow Indoor Dining with modifications hair salons and barber shops to open as well as real estate open houses by
But traffic is backed up as you drive from university avenue. This will take a little while to unwind. The other rest of the commute here. You can get rid of the banner so you can see. The rest of the commute looks all right. Its early. Theres not a lot of people coming to the bay bridge. Interstate 880, that traffic is moving along nicely. As we look at the east bay except for what i just told you in berkeley we have a nice looking commute all the way down into the south bay. The number of bay area coronavirus cases keeps going up. Santa clara county now reports 66 confirmed cases. Thats up 18 from yesterday. Santa clara county has the most in california. San francisco reported four more cases. Alameda county also reports four more cases and statewide four people have died. More Bay Area School districts are cancelling classes trying to protect students and staff from the coronavirus. The west Contra Costa County School District will close for three weeks beginning monday. Berkeley al
Studios, this is kpix 5 news. Right now on kpix 5 and streaming on cbsn bay area , looking at our tower as we look east at the grand princess cruise ship docked in the port of oakland last night, the last passenger on that ship taking off. It has been a five day process for all of those passengers to get off of that ship. Good morning, everyone, it is friday march 13th. Friday the 13th. Michelle griego. And im anne makoveck in for kenny choi. Heres my really with a look at our weather forecast. Thats right, we are doing it together, happy friday to you. It has been a week for sure. Is a live look with our treasure island, with cloudy skies, temperatures are running in the 40s and 50s and also dealing with fog. Especially along the coast for parts of the bay. Dense fog, especially for the northbay this morning. As we head to our day, we are looking at mild daytime highs in the 60s for many of us, low 60s for you in San Francisco, upper 60s in san jose as well for concord. We will talk a