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mayor shengtao announced floyd mitchell would be the next chief yesterday. mitchell comes from outside the department. he was one of the police commission last month. mayor says his experience and strategies to reduce crime top r list. she says she's glad with the decision to bring mitchell in, and she is very confident the move will boost the morale inc the department. >> of course he's coming to a new city, so we'll show him the ropes. we'll introduce him to key community leaders. we'll make sure that he has ample time to be a part of any sort of programing with rank and file to create that bond. we know this is a very chief job. there's a lot of different bosses. he has to answer to understanding the culture of the city, of the department. what's going on is going to take him some time. >> mitchell was the policeúchief in lubbock, texas, four years. prior to that, he was a police officer in kansas city for more than 20 years. mayor says mitchell will be introduced to the public next week. he's expected to start as the chief sometime between late april an
mayor shengtao announced floyd mitchell would be the next chief yesterday. mitchell comes from outside the department. he was one of the police commission last month. mayor says his experience and strategies to reduce crime top r list. she says she's glad with the decision to bring mitchell in, and she is very confident the move will boost the morale inc the department. >> of course he's coming to a new city, so we'll show him the ropes. we'll introduce him to key community leaders. we'll...
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from floyd mitchell, but besides that, we haven't actually heard from him. so today will be the first day that we hear him address the city and maybe talk about his plans for addressing crime here in oakland. mayor shang tao is going to be the one to introduce him today at a ceremony that will be at city hall. she selected mitchell to be the new police chief. now, it's been more than a year since tao fired former chief leronne armstrong, and it's been a long process to find his replacement. that included friction between tao and the police commission residents i've been speaking with this morning. hope that mitchell will be able to bring some change to oakland. and i've been asking people what they want to see him address. >> i wanted to see any crime that's related with a gun be reduced. if you're a commit a crime, if it's a felony or even a misdemeanor, and you have a gun in your possession, i think that should be tried and prosecuted very hard. i think that there should be a hard punishment for that one thing. >> start off with answer the phone. everyone
from floyd mitchell, but besides that, we haven't actually heard from him. so today will be the first day that we hear him address the city and maybe talk about his plans for addressing crime here in oakland. mayor shang tao is going to be the one to introduce him today at a ceremony that will be at city hall. she selected mitchell to be the new police chief. now, it's been more than a year since tao fired former chief leronne armstrong, and it's been a long process to find his replacement....
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a swearing in ceremony, i should say, for new chief floyd mitchell. we're live this morning in oakland. i'm james torres, ktvu, fox two news. >> okay, james, thank you. time is 634. the oakland police say one family barely escaped injury in a terrifying weekend shooting . several bullets crashed through the front window of their home. a young child was in the house at the time of the shooting. it happened yesterday afternoon on east 32nd street, about a block south of interstate 580. one neighbor was working at home when she heard the gunfire. >> then first we heard the gunshots. first we think about fireworks, but they continue on and off for almost more than ten shots. so we all know that's a gunshot. >> now this same witness took photos of a man and woman running away from the home moments after the shooting. so far, there's no word of any arrests in the case. >> speculation continues over who donald trump will choose as a vice presidential running mate. over the weekend, trump held a campaign rally in new jersey, where he was joined by north dakot
a swearing in ceremony, i should say, for new chief floyd mitchell. we're live this morning in oakland. i'm james torres, ktvu, fox two news. >> okay, james, thank you. time is 634. the oakland police say one family barely escaped injury in a terrifying weekend shooting . several bullets crashed through the front window of their home. a young child was in the house at the time of the shooting. it happened yesterday afternoon on east 32nd street, about a block south of interstate 580. one...
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officer, chief floyd mitchell. >> incoming oakland police chief floyd mitchell filling the void in leadership after more than a year without a top cop, a former police chief in texas, mitchell says he has much to learn and a lot to give. i will work tirelessly to earn the trust, respect and confidence of my police department members, oakland's residents and its businesses, mayor shengtao said. mitchell's soft spoken style belies a strong work ethic. >> he's not flashy, but he will roll up his sleeves and do the real work. that real impactful work to ensure our community's success. >> my approach is high visibility, responsible pro active policing that is procedurally just data driven and grounded in evidence based strategies, he said he's committed to continuing to reform the department, which is just short of getting out of federal oversight. i am going to sit down with the monitor and identify specifically what we need to do and how we need to do it to get to the end of this road. >> i asked what qualifies him to be able to answer to many bosses, including the police commission, the mayor,
officer, chief floyd mitchell. >> incoming oakland police chief floyd mitchell filling the void in leadership after more than a year without a top cop, a former police chief in texas, mitchell says he has much to learn and a lot to give. i will work tirelessly to earn the trust, respect and confidence of my police department members, oakland's residents and its businesses, mayor shengtao said. mitchell's soft spoken style belies a strong work ethic. >> he's not flashy, but he will...
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oakland's new police chief, floyd mitchell, is set to address the public today. it's been more than a year since the city has had a permanent chief& on the job. so with us now is tommy toussaint, who's a retired police chief, tommy, thank you so much for joining us this morning. >> absolutely, andre. >> so. so, tommy, you've been a former police chief yourself. so when we're looking at floyd mitchell here, coming into the job, kind of paint a picture of what that would look like. what did it look like for you? >> well, you know, being a police chief in california, i'm pretty much know about oakland, la, san francisco, san diego, all the major cities. and when you come into a new job as a chief, the first thing you got to do is assess, what you have and assess your political climate and your political atmosphere, coming from outside of california into california is a whole different world. it's like going into a new country and so you need to understand all the political aspects of your job, coming in your city council, your city administrator, your mayor, when yo
oakland's new police chief, floyd mitchell, is set to address the public today. it's been more than a year since the city has had a permanent chief& on the job. so with us now is tommy toussaint, who's a retired police chief, tommy, thank you so much for joining us this morning. >> absolutely, andre. >> so. so, tommy, you've been a former police chief yourself. so when we're looking at floyd mitchell here, coming into the job, kind of paint a picture of what that would look...
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yes, his name is floyd mitchell and we've only heard from a statement from him. so today will really be the first time that we get to hear directly from him and maybe get a better idea of what his plans are, how he plans to address crime here in oakland. now, today, mayor shang tao will be introducing him. she selected mitchell to be the new police chief, and this will be a formal introduction this afternoon. it's been more than a year since tao fired former chief lauren armstrong, and it's been a long process to find his replacement. that included some friction between tao and the police commission. mitchell comes to oakland from texas, where he was most recently the police chief in lubbock for four years and also a police chief in temple now. before that, he was a police officer in kansas city for 25 years. he left his most recent position in lubbock in september of last year, after the department was criticized for an increased number of unanswered 911 calls. local leaders have said mitchell will need to do his homework and learn the culture of the city and de
yes, his name is floyd mitchell and we've only heard from a statement from him. so today will really be the first time that we get to hear directly from him and maybe get a better idea of what his plans are, how he plans to address crime here in oakland. now, today, mayor shang tao will be introducing him. she selected mitchell to be the new police chief, and this will be a formal introduction this afternoon. it's been more than a year since tao fired former chief lauren armstrong, and it's...
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he is floyd mitchell. he's a former police chief in lubbock, texas. he wase police commission. the mayor tao says mitchell's experience and strategies for reducing crime catapulted him to the top of her list, and she says she's happy about the decision to bring mitchell in, and she's confident this will boost the morale in the police department. of course he's coming to a new city, so introduce him to key communityl- leaders. >> we'll make sure that he has ample time to be a of programind file to create that bond. we know this is a very difficult job. >> it's not a regular police chief job. there's a lot of different bosses. he has to answer to understanding the culture of the city of the department. what's been going on is going to take him some time now. >> floyd mitchell was the police chief in lubbock, texas, for four years. before that. he was a police officer in kansas city for more than 20 years. the mayor says mitchell will be introduced to the public next week, and he's expected to begin as police chief sometime between late april it'll be a lot of chs he will be facin
he is floyd mitchell. he's a former police chief in lubbock, texas. he wase police commission. the mayor tao says mitchell's experience and strategies for reducing crime catapulted him to the top of her list, and she says she's happy about the decision to bring mitchell in, and she's confident this will boost the morale in the police department. of course he's coming to a new city, so introduce him to key communityl- leaders. >> we'll make sure that he has ample time to be a of programind...
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chief floyd mitchell has more than 30 years of experience in law enforcement . most recently, he was the police chief of lubbock, texas. he succeeds lauren armstrong, who was fired by mayor shang tao more than a year ago. chief mitchell is expected to speak briefly this morning at 1015, and will have his remarks on the noon newscast new this morning, a somber ceremony taking place now in san rafael. the marin county sheriff's department is holding its annual peace officers memorial ceremony. we took this video just minutes ago. law enforcement officers from across the region are honoring the men and women who sacrificed their lives in service of their communities. this morning's tribute to the officers includes a flag raising ceremony and a moment of silence . >> all right, garcia, we're going to check in with sal again to get your commute, to get you to where you need to go. what's happening now? >> so it's a busy out there for a monday. now, mondays and fridays tend to be less busy than tuesday. wednesday and thursday. that's sort of the case, but we've had a
chief floyd mitchell has more than 30 years of experience in law enforcement . most recently, he was the police chief of lubbock, texas. he succeeds lauren armstrong, who was fired by mayor shang tao more than a year ago. chief mitchell is expected to speak briefly this morning at 1015, and will have his remarks on the noon newscast new this morning, a somber ceremony taking place now in san rafael. the marin county sheriff's department is holding its annual peace officers memorial ceremony. we...
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floyd mitchell, a former lubbock police chief. luis molina is currently the assistant deputy mayor for public safety for new york city. and abdul pridgen, a former san leandro police chief who left the department in september after allegations that he violated department policy. see now while there are four candidates because of time constraints, we are going to focus on just two right now. so let's take a deeper dive into who these candidates are. we'll start with luis molina, who was promoted from commissioner of new york city's department of corrections to assistant deputy mayor for public safety. but according to a new york times report, he was criticized for failing to improve conditions at new york city jails. he also has experience, experience modernizing law enforcement systems by programing and community engagement, building staff capacity, and making investments that improve conditions for staff and vulnerable people. well, up next, abdul pridgen, who was on the previous list, submitted to the mayor and then rejected. he
floyd mitchell, a former lubbock police chief. luis molina is currently the assistant deputy mayor for public safety for new york city. and abdul pridgen, a former san leandro police chief who left the department in september after allegations that he violated department policy. see now while there are four candidates because of time constraints, we are going to focus on just two right now. so let's take a deeper dive into who these candidates are. we'll start with luis molina, who was promoted...
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mayor qingtao announced friday that she picked floyd mitchell. he is theúformer chief of police in lubbock, texas. mitchell will take over a department that has spent expected to start in late april or early may. now mitchell brings more than 25 years of law enforcement experience to the city. that includes a four year run as police chief in lubbock, texas, from 2019 until september 2023. however, he resigned from that position after the department was criticized for an increasing number of unanswered 911 calls. in a past interview with local news, mitchell defendedúcutting dispatchers despite a report that found 30,000 911úcalls were abandoned. >ñ when we look at how the dispatch unit is ran, cutting it from 9 to 7 based no difference in regards to how the system would work. >> mitchell is stepping into a demanding position as oakland deals with its own 911 dispatch issues. in addition to lubbock, mitchell was also a police officer , and he is an air force veteran. we're learning some new information about a deadly mountain lion attack in el
mayor qingtao announced friday that she picked floyd mitchell. he is theúformer chief of police in lubbock, texas. mitchell will take over a department that has spent expected to start in late april or early may. now mitchell brings more than 25 years of law enforcement experience to the city. that includes a four year run as police chief in lubbock, texas, from 2019 until september 2023. however, he resigned from that position after the department was criticized for an increasing number of...
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police chief floyd mitchell finished his first day on the job after spending weeks meeting with oakland police leaders to learn about the department and its programs. city leaders tell us they're optimistic about the new police chief, but a lot of work has to be done. >> we're looking forward to a meeting with him and with many of the merchants and a lot of that. a lot of this small businesses and folks that live and work in fruitvale to, to, you know, to support him. and hopefully he'll be able to be creative and energetic to because we need that right now. >> public safety is the number one priority. it's not about talking and feeling sorry for people. it's about taking action. now police chief mitchell succeeds leronne armstrong, who was fired more than a year ago. >> san jose is honoring its vietnamese community with a new monument. a groundbreaking ceremony was held at the city's vietnamese heritage garden on roberts avenue. now, the garden was first constructed 13 years ago to pay homage to thousands of refugees who fled vietnam after the fall of saigon. >> our shared vision is a
police chief floyd mitchell finished his first day on the job after spending weeks meeting with oakland police leaders to learn about the department and its programs. city leaders tell us they're optimistic about the new police chief, but a lot of work has to be done. >> we're looking forward to a meeting with him and with many of the merchants and a lot of that. a lot of this small businesses and folks that live and work in fruitvale to, to, you know, to support him. and hopefully he'll...
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the city released this video of police chief floyd mitchell being sworn in. his first day on the job was monday. a public swearing in ceremony is expected in the near future. >> people across the bay area are getting on their bikes this morning to join the national celebration, promoting bikes as a way to commute. previously called bike to work day, the annual event is now referred to bike to wherever day. the change reflects the fact that many people's work and commute habits have shifted since the pandemic. several cities around the bay area have events planned this morning to celebrate and encourage people to ride their bikes. >> our time is now 406. will the oakland ballers baseball team hope to include a bit of the city's sports history at their new baseball field in west oakland? the ballers formally asked the coliseum joint powers authority for the right to buy about 5000 bleacher seats that were last used when the raiders played at the coliseum. those seats have been sitting unused in the parking lot of the stadium since the raiders moved to las vegas
the city released this video of police chief floyd mitchell being sworn in. his first day on the job was monday. a public swearing in ceremony is expected in the near future. >> people across the bay area are getting on their bikes this morning to join the national celebration, promoting bikes as a way to commute. previously called bike to work day, the annual event is now referred to bike to wherever day. the change reflects the fact that many people's work and commute habits have...
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police chief floyd mitchell finished his first day on the job after spending weeks meeting with oakland police leaders to learn about the department and its programs. city leaders say they're optimistic about the new police chief, but say a lot of work has to be done. >> we're looking forward to meeting with him and with many of the merchants and a lot of the a lot of the small businesses and folks that live and work in fruitvale to, to, you know, to support him and hopefully he'll be able to be creative and energetic to because we need that right now. >> public safety is the number one priority is not about talking and feeling sorry for people. it's about taking action . >> and now police chief mitchell succeeds leronne armstrong, who was fired more than a year ago. new knee, san francisco's mass transit agency, has new plans to crack down on fare evaders. muni is hiring three dozen new fare inspectors. they'll start work across the city beginning july 1st. their main goal to make sure everybody who takes mass transit in san francisco pays for their ride. muni estimates 20% of its ride
police chief floyd mitchell finished his first day on the job after spending weeks meeting with oakland police leaders to learn about the department and its programs. city leaders say they're optimistic about the new police chief, but say a lot of work has to be done. >> we're looking forward to meeting with him and with many of the merchants and a lot of the a lot of the small businesses and folks that live and work in fruitvale to, to, you know, to support him and hopefully he'll be...
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former lubbock, texas, police chief floyd mitchell. he left his department and was not when he was accused, rather of not answering 911 calls. now, lewis molina is an assistant deputy mayor for public safety in new york city. he's accused of failing to improve city jail conditions, and former san leandro police chief abdul pridgen, who is accused of violating department policy and who tao rejected when he was on the commission's first candidates list. now mayor tao says she looks forward to officially receiving the list of finalists next month. tonight's forum starts at 630 at oakland city hall. anyone can attend or zoom in to watch that hearing. dave >> okay, andre. thank you. time now, 716. we're going to get you to where you need to go this morning. sal you've been busy. is it busy on the roads now? >> it is busy. dave and gasia, good morning to you both. southbound 680 sonoma. we see slowing getting down from pleasanton. there was a crash just after the sunol exit and there's a longer line than usual. 880 is not as slow as it might
former lubbock, texas, police chief floyd mitchell. he left his department and was not when he was accused, rather of not answering 911 calls. now, lewis molina is an assistant deputy mayor for public safety in new york city. he's accused of failing to improve city jail conditions, and former san leandro police chief abdul pridgen, who is accused of violating department policy and who tao rejected when he was on the commission's first candidates list. now mayor tao says she looks forward to...
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>> the city released this video of police chief floyd mitchell's private swearing in ceremony this week. chief mitchell is meeting with members of opd, city leaders and community stakeholders. we don't yet have a date from the city for a public ceremony. >> okay guys, your time. 734 student protesters at san francisco state university are taking down their encampment after reaching an agreement with the school's president. they say school officials agreed to make its investment portfolio more transparent and will divest from any company that makes weapons. and immediately after the announcement, the protesters started packing up their tents. student organizers say this agreement doesn't address all of their demands, but they call it a strong first step. >> the only demand that we haven't currently met is declared declaring it a genocide, calling it what it is, which is still very important and something that we're going to continue to work on through the summer and into the fall. >> the organizers also say they want to bring all csu students together to make a systemwide change. well, t
>> the city released this video of police chief floyd mitchell's private swearing in ceremony this week. chief mitchell is meeting with members of opd, city leaders and community stakeholders. we don't yet have a date from the city for a public ceremony. >> okay guys, your time. 734 student protesters at san francisco state university are taking down their encampment after reaching an agreement with the school's president. they say school officials agreed to make its investment...
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oakland meant more than a year without a permanent police chief until late last month, when floyd mitchell was named by the mayor as the new chief. >> it is now 704. a former executive at caltrain is now accused of turning some areas of public train stations into private homes. san mateo county da's office charged joseph navarro with felony theft of public funds. prosecutors say he was helped by a former employee of a caltrain contractor when he secretly built apartments at two train stations on the peninsula. they say navarro's apartment was a remodeled office space in the agency's historic burlingame train station, and prosecutors say his alleged accomplice also had an apartment at the caltrain station in millbrae. >> the city of oakland reportedly plans to offer a five year lease extension to the a's at the coliseum. espn reports that the deal would give the a's a temporary home until its new stadium in las vegas is built as part of that new deal, the a's would pay more than $19 million a year over five years. that's for a total of $97 million. reports show that right now they pay just
oakland meant more than a year without a permanent police chief until late last month, when floyd mitchell was named by the mayor as the new chief. >> it is now 704. a former executive at caltrain is now accused of turning some areas of public train stations into private homes. san mateo county da's office charged joseph navarro with felony theft of public funds. prosecutors say he was helped by a former employee of a caltrain contractor when he secretly built apartments at two train...
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. >> before coming to oakland, floyd mitchell was police chief of lubbock, texas. >> i'm just going to say my experience in just trying to collaborate and build strong relationships with everyone involved. the adage that everyone has a seat at the table and what we all do and say matters. >> chief mitchell said he's committed to continuing reforms within opd, as that department appears close to emerging from federal oversight. >> i'm absolutely optimistic. you know, we have learned about his efforts around crime reduction, about community led, community involved policing. >> the new chief says he has a lot planned for his first 100 days, including meeting with key stakeholders such as the federal monitor overseeing reforms, rank and file command staff and the citizens and business owners of oakland who've been waiting for more than a year for a new permanent chief. >> our time now. 705 an investigation continues in pacifica, where police opened fire and killed a woman. it happened yesterday morning just before 8 a.m, outside of an apartment complex on francisco boulevard, just west of
. >> before coming to oakland, floyd mitchell was police chief of lubbock, texas. >> i'm just going to say my experience in just trying to collaborate and build strong relationships with everyone involved. the adage that everyone has a seat at the table and what we all do and say matters. >> chief mitchell said he's committed to continuing reforms within opd, as that department appears close to emerging from federal oversight. >> i'm absolutely optimistic. you know, we...
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that's the latest on the timeline from the city as to when incoming chief floyd mitchell will take over the oakland police department. he was introduced last month by mayor shengtao. oakland has not had a permanent police chief since mayor tao fired lauren armstrong back in february of 2023. >> our time is now 709. the reaction keeps coming in about the death of oj simpson, his family says. simpson died wednesday after a battle with prostate cancer. the most defining moment in oj simpson's life and fame was the murder trial back in 1995. it was often called the trial of the century. it had a lasting impact not only on the people involved, but the american culture as a whole. the case was followed by millions of people around the country, around the world, and much of it started with this the infamous chase and the white bronco with tv cameras following. people in los angeles rushed to highway overpasses trying to see it brown oj run. >> i want to see oj last ride, if that's what it's going to be. >> well, i think it's important for 2024 audiences to remember or be be reminded of just ho
that's the latest on the timeline from the city as to when incoming chief floyd mitchell will take over the oakland police department. he was introduced last month by mayor shengtao. oakland has not had a permanent police chief since mayor tao fired lauren armstrong back in february of 2023. >> our time is now 709. the reaction keeps coming in about the death of oj simpson, his family says. simpson died wednesday after a battle with prostate cancer. the most defining moment in oj...
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you have lisa davis, floyd mitchell, luis molina and abdul pridgen. last night, about 30 community members took part in a candidate forum at oakland city hall. a more were watching online last night. now the public was not allowed to comment on the candidates or ask any questions at the meeting, but the mayor also declined to participate in that meeting because she had concerns that the public settings could jeopardize findings, finding the best candidate. though the candidates themselves were all able to speak, the forum is great. >> i think you should always have a forum when you're going to select somebody like a chief of police. >> the city does not mandate a public forum for selecting the new police chief. the police commission has stressed the importance of community involvement in that process, though at the end of the day, the decision is oakland mayor's xiang tao to make. she has the final say in the selection. it's been more than a year since the city has had a permanent police chief. the mayor has been vocal about remaining committed to fin
you have lisa davis, floyd mitchell, luis molina and abdul pridgen. last night, about 30 community members took part in a candidate forum at oakland city hall. a more were watching online last night. now the public was not allowed to comment on the candidates or ask any questions at the meeting, but the mayor also declined to participate in that meeting because she had concerns that the public settings could jeopardize findings, finding the best candidate. though the candidates themselves were...
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former lubbock, texas, police chief floyd mitchell. he left after his department was accused of not answering 911 calls. luis molina is assistant deputy mayor for public safety in new york city. he's accused of failing to improve city jail conditions, and former san leandro police chief abdul pridgen, who's accused of violating department policy and who tao rejected when he was on the commission's first candidates list. >> i don't know if anybody inside wants the permanent job because they see the politics, all the things that go on there. >> this job is almost impossible to do. it's going to take a unicorn to do it. that somebody has got to be incredibly special, unique, charismatic, great with the community. >> tonight's police commission meeting is open to the public. people can also participate through zoom. it starts at 630. >> all right. pam, time is 507. riders up on muni is rising. and that's a very encouraging sign after muni really suffered after the pandemic, ktvu o'carroll is at the salesforce transit center right now with
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floyd mitchell was named by the mayor as the new police chief. >> rideshare drivers in san francisco are planning to rally for fair treatment and better pay today. drivers from uber and lyft will stage a series of events to address critical issues impacting their work. the rally will go from uber headquarters to lyft headquarters, both of which are located in san francisco. some of the issues they plan to address are low pay, unfair deactivations, high company fees and safety risks. drivers will also raise concerns about the impact of autonomous vehicles on the industry. >> our time now 405 the city of oakland, reportedly plans to offer a five year lease extension to the a's at the coliseum. espn is reporting that deal would give the a's a temporary home until its new stadium in las vegas is built. as part of that new deal, the a's would pay more than $19 million a year over five years for a total of $97 million. reports showed that right now they paid just 1.25 million a year. the a's current lease at the coliseum expires at the end of this season. the two sides plan to meet tuesday
floyd mitchell was named by the mayor as the new police chief. >> rideshare drivers in san francisco are planning to rally for fair treatment and better pay today. drivers from uber and lyft will stage a series of events to address critical issues impacting their work. the rally will go from uber headquarters to lyft headquarters, both of which are located in san francisco. some of the issues they plan to address are low pay, unfair deactivations, high company fees and safety risks....
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chief floyd mitchell officially steps into his new role. we'll examine his plans and priorities for the east bay's largest city. >> plus, tragedy in contra costa county, a five year old boy dies after being pulled from the waters of bethel island. the warning from first responders as summer is just around the corner . live from jack london square this is morning time two. >> the night. >> well, today's monday, may 13th. you're looking live from our emeryville camera at the bay bridge and san francisco skyline in the distance. and you can see right there. yeah, we've got some cloudy skies that we're dealing with. we're going to check in with roberta gonzalez. she's in for steve. she'll give us an update on how long this weather will be sticking around for us today. jay. well, triple a is predicting close to 44 million people will be traveling for memorial day weekend. this year's numbers is a 4% increase since last year and closely matches 2005 record travel. the motor club association projects 38 million will travel by car, while airports a
chief floyd mitchell officially steps into his new role. we'll examine his plans and priorities for the east bay's largest city. >> plus, tragedy in contra costa county, a five year old boy dies after being pulled from the waters of bethel island. the warning from first responders as summer is just around the corner . live from jack london square this is morning time two. >> the night. >> well, today's monday, may 13th. you're looking live from our emeryville camera at the bay...
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people have been waiting for a while od residents hinge on the edge of hour that floyd mitchell will be the city's next police chief. mitchell was on the list of those four candidates recommended by police commission to the mayor. a few weeks ago. he has over 30 years of law enforcement experience under his belt. mitchell previously served as police chief in lubbock, texas, among other cities.úhe left that job after his department was accused of not answering 911 calls. the mayor just revealed her pic on social media this morning. >> chief mitchell is smart crimr who delivers results. his commitment to proven crime reduction strategies, including proactive policing and strong officer community engagement, vaulted him to the top of the list. >>úas you know, oakland hasn't had a permanent chief since the mayor fired leronne armstrong over his alleged mishandling of police conduct, mayor says now mitchell will start as oakland's next police chief sometime between late april and early may. much more on this coming up on later editions of ktvu. ñ> yeah, a lot of people going to be than
people have been waiting for a while od residents hinge on the edge of hour that floyd mitchell will be the city's next police chief. mitchell was on the list of those four candidates recommended by police commission to the mayor. a few weeks ago. he has over 30 years of law enforcement experience under his belt. mitchell previously served as police chief in lubbock, texas, among other cities.úhe left that job after his department was accused of not answering 911 calls. the mayor just revealed...
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you see them behind me, lisa davis, floyd mitchell, luis molina in abdul pridgen. uh, last night, about 30 community members took part in a candidate forum at oakland city hall. more folks were watching online. the public was not allowed to comment on the candidates or ask them any questions at the meeting. and oakland mayor shengtao actually declined to participate in that meeting because she had concern that the public setting could jeopardize finding the best candidate. though the candidates themselves were all able to speak. it's something that many in attendance say should become more regular when selecting a police chief. >> it gives the public an opportunity to hear, see and talk about who this person is and how well and how much they can do to make the city a better city. and you're always looking forward to making the city a better city. >> now, the city does not mandate a public forum for selecting a new police chief, though the commission has stressed the importance of community involvement in the process. but at the end of the day, mayor tao has the fin
you see them behind me, lisa davis, floyd mitchell, luis molina in abdul pridgen. uh, last night, about 30 community members took part in a candidate forum at oakland city hall. more folks were watching online. the public was not allowed to comment on the candidates or ask them any questions at the meeting. and oakland mayor shengtao actually declined to participate in that meeting because she had concern that the public setting could jeopardize finding the best candidate. though the candidates...
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all right. >> so the police chief, floyd mitchell, he's getting ready to start. tell us a bit about that. it's happening soon. >> absolutely. it's going to be happening may 11th is he's already in town, but he'll be starting officially on may 11th. >> so it's a saturday. why is saturday? >> you know, that's just how payroll works. >> oh, okay. >> i got you, h.r, and it's all these, like, funny little things. >> i was wondering then i'm like, that's a strange. and there's a swearing in an official swearing in ceremony, but that's still being planned, from my understanding. yes so we'll have to wait for a date on when that's going to happen. yes. >> you'll have to wait for a date for when that will happen. but we will have a public swearing in. >> all right. what's his first order of business here when he does start? because there's so many different facets of this job that he's got to start with. but what did you all talk about? >> no, absolutely. so first and foremost, he's kind of already on the job. right. so he's he's been working closely with chief ellison, i
all right. >> so the police chief, floyd mitchell, he's getting ready to start. tell us a bit about that. it's happening soon. >> absolutely. it's going to be happening may 11th is he's already in town, but he'll be starting officially on may 11th. >> so it's a saturday. why is saturday? >> you know, that's just how payroll works. >> oh, okay. >> i got you, h.r, and it's all these, like, funny little things. >> i was wondering then i'm like, that's a...
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floyd mitchell will earn $365,000 a year. he's getting a one time $10,000 payment for moving expenses. mitchell is moving from texas. during his first six months in oakland. he will also receive an extra $3,500 a month to help pay for temporary housing. his first official day as the city's top cop is on may 11th. >> time is now 609. ridership on the sonoma marin area rail transit reached record levels last month, and officials say it was because of improved accessibility and affordability. at the beginning of april, smart began offering free rides for people aged 65 and older and for people under the age of 18. it also reduced the regular fares by 40, smart says. as a result, in the month of april, more than 80,000 passengers rode on smart. that's the highest monthly ridership in the transit line's history. >> i love taking smart. >> i know you do. >> it's very fun and you can drop off in a couple of different places downtown santa rosa, take your bike on board easily. they have little bike racks on on board to lock up your b
floyd mitchell will earn $365,000 a year. he's getting a one time $10,000 payment for moving expenses. mitchell is moving from texas. during his first six months in oakland. he will also receive an extra $3,500 a month to help pay for temporary housing. his first official day as the city's top cop is on may 11th. >> time is now 609. ridership on the sonoma marin area rail transit reached record levels last month, and officials say it was because of improved accessibility and...
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that's the latest on the timeline for when floyd mitchell will take over the oakland police department. he was introduced last month by mayor xiang tao as the new police chief. oakland has not had a permanent police chief since mayor tao fired leronne armstrong in february of 2023. >> health departments in san francisco and marin county are tracking the potential spread of whooping cough. >> now, san francisco reports more than a dozen cases since january, including at a school. many of the cases of whooping cough are at sacred heart cathedral prep. most of the students and their contacts are vaccinated and no major illnesses have been reported. san francisco's health department says it's communicating with administrators to alert families about this possible threat. >> the main thing is to control the outbreak, meaning the way to control it is anyone who has these symptoms have to stay home, have to get the antibiotics. >> we're pretty much vaccinated. so, i mean, you know what can you do? >> scary disease. i don't want my girl get sick now. >> tamalpais high school in mill valley rep
that's the latest on the timeline for when floyd mitchell will take over the oakland police department. he was introduced last month by mayor xiang tao as the new police chief. oakland has not had a permanent police chief since mayor tao fired leronne armstrong in february of 2023. >> health departments in san francisco and marin county are tracking the potential spread of whooping cough. >> now, san francisco reports more than a dozen cases since january, including at a school....
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what she expects of the new police chief, floyd mitchell. >> starbucks is falling short of economic projections now, a former boss at the coffee house says some ideas to win back customers what he thinks the company when i was your age, we never had anything like this. what? wifi? wifi that works all over the house, even the basement. the basement. so i can finally throw that party... and invite shannon barnes. dreams do come true. get started with xfinity gig internet for $25 a month when you add mobile. plus, get wifi equipment included. maybe we'll even get married one day. i wonder what i will be doing? probably still living here with mom and dad. fast reliable speeds right where you need them. that's wall-to-wall wifi with xfinity. those millions of people in the middle of the country are still under the tornado emergency watch right now. the storms have destroyed power lines and left entire towns without electricity. forecasters warn severe weather could potentially continue throughout this morning. while plants need spring rain to grow, scientists are warning that climate change is bring
what she expects of the new police chief, floyd mitchell. >> starbucks is falling short of economic projections now, a former boss at the coffee house says some ideas to win back customers what he thinks the company when i was your age, we never had anything like this. what? wifi? wifi that works all over the house, even the basement. the basement. so i can finally throw that party... and invite shannon barnes. dreams do come true. get started with xfinity gig internet for $25 a month...
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. >> now, incoming police chief floyd mitchell was there as the rank and file held the annual police memorial honoring all 55 officers who paid the ultimate price serving the city of oakland. >> the san rafael navy sailor killed in the pearl harbor attack will finally receive full military honors. starring winfield was a 22 year old radioman third class on board the uss oklahoma on december 7th, 1941. winfield was among the 429 crew members killed that day. his family could never give him a full burial because his remains were never positively identified. now, 83 years after his death, dna analysis has confirmed his remains, and he'll be buried at arlington national cemetery with full military honors. >> full honors? all right. time is 740. we're going to check back with sal. you've got your hands full this morning. a lot happening. >> yeah, and it's, routine. some things are popping up now that you should probably know about. first of all, let's go right to the bay bridge. i want to show it to you. it's backed up to the maze. that's going to be a typical backup. we might see some ea
. >> now, incoming police chief floyd mitchell was there as the rank and file held the annual police memorial honoring all 55 officers who paid the ultimate price serving the city of oakland. >> the san rafael navy sailor killed in the pearl harbor attack will finally receive full military honors. starring winfield was a 22 year old radioman third class on board the uss oklahoma on december 7th, 1941. winfield was among the 429 crew members killed that day. his family could never...
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. >> i have selected chief floyd mitchell. >> mitchell is most recently a police chief from texas. he'll be oakland's next chief after more than a year without a department here, he was one of four candidates put forward by the police commission recently. chief mitchell, left, as chief of police in lubbock, texas, after his department was accused of not answering 911 calls. mayor tao says mitchell will start as police chief early may, in a statement on his appointment, incoming chief mitchell says as oakland's police chief, i look forward to working together with our residents, business owners, city leadership and members of the police commission to build a stronger and safer oakland. he's expected to be officially introduced next week. >> alright, 832 new this vetoed a us sponsored resolution beforeúthe un security council calling for a ceasefire in gaza. russia's un ambassador says the russian government supports a ceasefire. but he questioned the language in the resolution, accusing theúus of misleading the international community and calling the resolution politicized. meanwh
. >> i have selected chief floyd mitchell. >> mitchell is most recently a police chief from texas. he'll be oakland's next chief after more than a year without a department here, he was one of four candidates put forward by the police commission recently. chief mitchell, left, as chief of police in lubbock, texas, after his department was accused of not answering 911 calls. mayor tao says mitchell will start as police chief early may, in a statement on his appointment, incoming...
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the nine why she says she chose floyd mitchell for the job and what we are learning about him. also ahead, it may be spring, but it feels like winter for much of the northern u.s. snowstorm rolled through . i'brady and since i get 5% off every day with the mylowe's rewards credit card, we can get it today. no waiting for a sale. wait, we could have got this yesterday at 5% off? or the day before that? or the day that it broke? he broke it. - we'll take it. the mylowe's rewards credit card helps you save 5% every day. apply today. it all starts with a chevy truck. chevy silverado with the turbomax engine and best-in-class standard torque. and the chevy silverado hd with up to 14 available camera views. do more in a chevy truck, get yours now. get $5000 total value on silverado ltz & high country models when you trade in an eligible vehicle. or during chevy truck season, get as low as 0.9% financing on all 2024 silverado 1500 pickups. chevrolet. together let's drive. spring storms. fox weathery correspondent brandy campbell has more from minneapolis. >> i've lived here almost a q
the nine why she says she chose floyd mitchell for the job and what we are learning about him. also ahead, it may be spring, but it feels like winter for much of the northern u.s. snowstorm rolled through . i'brady and since i get 5% off every day with the mylowe's rewards credit card, we can get it today. no waiting for a sale. wait, we could have got this yesterday at 5% off? or the day before that? or the day that it broke? he broke it. - we'll take it. the mylowe's rewards credit card helps...
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oakland went more than a year without a permanent police chief until late last month, when floyd mitchell was named by the mayor as the new chief. >> all right, so work is underway in baltimore on a plan to get some ships into the city's port, coming up on mornings on two. the nine. why crews say they still have a ways to go following that bridge collapse, as commercial ship traffic has been at a standstill , plus a major pay raise for fast food workers across california the change taking effect it's your time to cache in... so don't just play... stay at northern california's premier casino resort. book your getaway now... ...at cachecreek.com. fine lines? make an appointment with this. hyaluronic plumping water cream by l'oreal. with micro hyaluronic acid. hydrates better than the #1 hyaluronic gel moisturizer. in 2 weeks, lines are visibly reduced. plumping water cream by l'oreal. we're worth it. hey! it's your dry skin. every day we lose ceramides i need to seal in moisture. cerave delivers three essential ceramides to help restore my barrier, so i can lock in moisture, feel hydrated,
oakland went more than a year without a permanent police chief until late last month, when floyd mitchell was named by the mayor as the new chief. >> all right, so work is underway in baltimore on a plan to get some ships into the city's port, coming up on mornings on two. the nine. why crews say they still have a ways to go following that bridge collapse, as commercial ship traffic has been at a standstill , plus a major pay raise for fast food workers across california the change taking...
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chief floyd mitchell has 30 years of law enforcement experience, most recently was the police chief in lubbock, texas. he comes to oakland more than a year after the mayor fired the former police chief and added time. many oaklanders are concerned about public safety, while the mayor's office reports that assaults, homicides and burglaries are all trending down, the number of robberies is on the rise. >> we're looking forward to meeting with him and with many of the merchants and a lot of the a lot of the small businesses and folks that live and work in fruitvale to, you know, to support him. and hopefully he'll be able to be creative and energetic to because we need that right now. >> public safety is the number one priority is not about talking and feeling sorry for people. it's about taking action . >> still no date for a public swearing in ceremony for chief mitchell, and east bay family is asking for help in the search for a loved one who has been missing for several weeks now. >> they say dennis chow of hayward, is dealing with serious mental health problems. the 25 year old has
chief floyd mitchell has 30 years of law enforcement experience, most recently was the police chief in lubbock, texas. he comes to oakland more than a year after the mayor fired the former police chief and added time. many oaklanders are concerned about public safety, while the mayor's office reports that assaults, homicides and burglaries are all trending down, the number of robberies is on the rise. >> we're looking forward to meeting with him and with many of the merchants and a lot of...
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. >> before coming to oakland, incoming chief floyd mitchell was police chief of lubbock, texas. >> i'm just going to say my experience in just trying to collaborate and build strong relationships with everyone involved, the adage that everyone has a seat at the table and what we all do and say matters. >> chief mitchell says he's committed to continuing reforms within opd, as that department appears close to emerging from federal oversight. >> i'm absolutely optimistic. you know, we have learned about his efforts around crime reduction, about community led community involved policing. >> the new chief says he has a lot planned for his first 100 days, including meeting with key stakeholders such as the federal monitor overseeing reforms as the rank and file, command staff and citizens, and business owners in oakland. he's set to start the job in late april or early may. >> let's get over to steve paulson, take a look at your weather. i see what you mean by it being a very tricky day. steve i'm looking at the day and saying, who are you? >> who, who who, who are you? you better. you bet.
. >> before coming to oakland, incoming chief floyd mitchell was police chief of lubbock, texas. >> i'm just going to say my experience in just trying to collaborate and build strong relationships with everyone involved, the adage that everyone has a seat at the table and what we all do and say matters. >> chief mitchell says he's committed to continuing reforms within opd, as that department appears close to emerging from federal oversight. >> i'm absolutely optimistic....
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. >> the city's incoming chief, floyd mitchell, was at the ceremony, by the way. he will officially be taking over the ranks today. >> the un general assembly has voted by a wide margin to keep palestine's new rights and privileges, and it's calling on the un security council to consider palestine's request to become a formal member of the united nations un general assembly president. speaking shortly after yesterday's vote, dennis francis says all options need to be considered in an effort to end that fighting in gaza. >> if anything, the horrendous events of the last seven months have only hastened the urgency of achieving a just, comprehensive and lasting peaceful solution to the situation in the middle east. >> just last month, the united states vetoed a widely backed security council resolution that would have paved the way for full un membership for palestine, and the us deputy ambassador made it perfectly clear the biden administration opposes that new resolution. >> happening today in san francisco, a vigil will be held to honor the lives of journalists ki
. >> the city's incoming chief, floyd mitchell, was at the ceremony, by the way. he will officially be taking over the ranks today. >> the un general assembly has voted by a wide margin to keep palestine's new rights and privileges, and it's calling on the un security council to consider palestine's request to become a formal member of the united nations un general assembly president. speaking shortly after yesterday's vote, dennis francis says all options need to be considered in...
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. >> incoming chef floyd mitchell was there as the rank and file held the annual police memorial honoring all 55 officers who have paid the ultimate price in service to the city. >> our time now for 44 one month has gone by now since california's fast food wage law took effect, increasing the minimum wage to $20 an hour. now, in response, many fast food businesses have raised the price of menu foods and cut employee hours to avoid hurting their bottom line. the ktvu talked to a district manager at carl's jr, who says that pay increase has made it harder to turn a profit. >> it is very difficult for us to stay in business if you know the cost goes up and we don't make money, no business works. without making a profit. >> now, he says, prices at carl's jr went up about 7% at that. fast food chains also considering technology like artificial intelligence and ordering terminals in order to save money. >> a new california law that gets rid of junk fees is set to take effect july 1st. the goal is to make pricing more transparent on everything from ticket purchases to restaurants. some business
. >> incoming chef floyd mitchell was there as the rank and file held the annual police memorial honoring all 55 officers who have paid the ultimate price in service to the city. >> our time now for 44 one month has gone by now since california's fast food wage law took effect, increasing the minimum wage to $20 an hour. now, in response, many fast food businesses have raised the price of menu foods and cut employee hours to avoid hurting their bottom line. the ktvu talked to a...
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that's the latest on the timeline from the city as to when incoming chief floyd mitchell will take over the oakland police department. he was introduced last month by mayor shengtao. oakland has not had, of course, a permanent police chief since mayor shengtao fired lauren armstrong in february of 2023. >> health concerns spreading in bay area schools and nationwide coming up on mornings on two. the nine what you need to know about whooping cough. what some schools in san francisco and marin county are dealing with, and the most important thing to do if you suspect your child is sick, then three important words free tax help. if you're still not done with your taxes, we have help for you. ahead of momonday read my eyes. they tell my story. and the story of voluminous original, creamy formula for 5x the volume. voluminous original mascara by l'oréal. my eyes are saying you're worth it. hey! it's your dry skin. every day we lose ceramides i need to seal in moisture. cerave delivers three essential ceramides to help restore my barrier, so i can lock in moisture, feel hydrated, and look he
that's the latest on the timeline from the city as to when incoming chief floyd mitchell will take over the oakland police department. he was introduced last month by mayor shengtao. oakland has not had, of course, a permanent police chief since mayor shengtao fired lauren armstrong in february of 2023. >> health concerns spreading in bay area schools and nationwide coming up on mornings on two. the nine what you need to know about whooping cough. what some schools in san francisco and...
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they are lisa davis, floyd mitchell, luis molina and abdul pridgen. last night, about 30 community members took part in a candidate forum at oakland city hall. more were watching live online. mayor xiang tao declined to participate, saying that the public setting could jeopardize efforts to find the best candidate. but those who attended said they found it useful because it gives the public an opportunity to hear, see, and talk about who this person is and how well and how much they can do to make the city a better city. >> and you're always looking forward to making the city a better city. it's now up to the mayor to select one name from the four, or reject all of them, as she did the last time around. >> elon musk has sued microsoft backed open ai and its founders, accusing the makers of chat gpt of breaching their contract agreements. musk says the founders of open ai convinced him to invest in the company back in 2015, saying it would be a nonprofit to develop artificial intelligence that would benefit humanity. but musk says now open ai has shift
they are lisa davis, floyd mitchell, luis molina and abdul pridgen. last night, about 30 community members took part in a candidate forum at oakland city hall. more were watching live online. mayor xiang tao declined to participate, saying that the public setting could jeopardize efforts to find the best candidate. but those who attended said they found it useful because it gives the public an opportunity to hear, see, and talk about who this person is and how well and how much they can do to...
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police chief floyd mitchell. he left after his department was accused of not answering 911 calls. luis molina is an assistant deputy mayor for public safety in new york city. he is accused of failing to improve city jail conditions, and former san leandro police chief abdul pridgen, who is accused of violating department policy and who tao rejected when he was on the commission's first candidates list. >> i don't know if anybody inside wants the permanent job because they see the politics, all the things that go on there. this job is almost impossible to do. >> it's going to take a unicorn to do it. that somebody has got to be incredibly special, unique , charismatic, great with the community. >> see tonight's police commission meeting is open to the public. people can also participate through zoom. it starts, by the way, at 630 tonight. well tens of thousands of pounds of fentanyl seized in california, coming up on mornings on 2 to 9. >> we'll talk live with an expert about the staggering numbers and how it's reshaping the landscape of drug use, distribution and perception. and l
police chief floyd mitchell. he left after his department was accused of not answering 911 calls. luis molina is an assistant deputy mayor for public safety in new york city. he is accused of failing to improve city jail conditions, and former san leandro police chief abdul pridgen, who is accused of violating department policy and who tao rejected when he was on the commission's first candidates list. >> i don't know if anybody inside wants the permanent job because they see the...