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our shawn chitnis has the latest. >> students spend another night in tents on the steps of sproul hall here on berkeley's campus. you can see that their presence is growing in the few days they have been here, explaining to us that they are protesting the war in gaza and showing solidarity with other students who have similar demonstrations at different campuses across the country. their demands specify that they want to see the university cut ties with anyone who has a relationship with israel , specifically related to arms suppliers and that the university also knowledges that israel's actions in gaza are genocide. we spoke to a student today who is a part of this demonstration and she explained that while they have not had any of the major incidents we are seeing in other parts of the country, they remain concerned about how the university is treating them. >> one of our demands is that we have a clear financial strategy laid out for the administration to abide by. we also ask that the university condemn the genocide of palestinians and protected student body, which it had not been
our shawn chitnis has the latest. >> students spend another night in tents on the steps of sproul hall here on berkeley's campus. you can see that their presence is growing in the few days they have been here, explaining to us that they are protesting the war in gaza and showing solidarity with other students who have similar demonstrations at different campuses across the country. their demands specify that they want to see the university cut ties with anyone who has a relationship with...
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shawn chitnis -- difference. shawn chitnis has that story. >> carol has been a volunteer for the american red cross for more than 20 years. >> what speaks to me the most is the fact that we are literally going out there and saving lives. >> her time working in the northern california coastal region lets her work in san francisco but has also center across the country to serve those in need. >> i feel like i fell in love with the people. i fell in love with the fact that i could help anytime i wanted. >> she started volunteering in 2002 after 9/11 inspired her to get more involved and two more for her country. one of the first tests she took on was helping families connect with each other over the phone using her skills as a spanish speaker. three years later, she would be part of the team from our area to respond to hurricane katrina. >> it was a life-changing experience. at first, i was a bit scared but then later, as i got to meet my fellow volunteers, it became extremely rewarding. >> more than two decades lat
shawn chitnis -- difference. shawn chitnis has that story. >> carol has been a volunteer for the american red cross for more than 20 years. >> what speaks to me the most is the fact that we are literally going out there and saving lives. >> her time working in the northern california coastal region lets her work in san francisco but has also center across the country to serve those in need. >> i feel like i fell in love with the people. i fell in love with the fact that...
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i am shawn chitnis. opening statements begin tomorrow and former president trump's hush money trial. it comes after a jury was seated last week. from plan to hold a campaign rally aside in north carolina but it was canceled. wendy gillette has more from new york. >> this is donald trump, your favorite president of all time, hopefully. >> reporter: trump supporters in wilmington, north carolina, were hoping to see this last night. the, they heard he was canceling his planned rally because of bad weather. >> they really would prefer we not come in because there is a certain danger to all of this. >> reporter: he promised to reschedule and the crowd quickly filed out. the event would have been a break from the trial that is now occupying most of the former president time. much to his dismay. >> this is really a concerted witch-hunt. >> reporter: the jury city last week into the future, investment banker, and corporate lawyer. they will hear opening statements starting tomorrow morning. >> it sets the scene
i am shawn chitnis. opening statements begin tomorrow and former president trump's hush money trial. it comes after a jury was seated last week. from plan to hold a campaign rally aside in north carolina but it was canceled. wendy gillette has more from new york. >> this is donald trump, your favorite president of all time, hopefully. >> reporter: trump supporters in wilmington, north carolina, were hoping to see this last night. the, they heard he was canceling his planned rally...
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our shawn chitnis spoke to leaders of the aquarium of the bay about their work year round. >> reporter: thousands of marine animals are on review. many call the bay home. seeing them upclose helps visitors understand the challenge we face at earth including climate change, plastics in the ocean, and natural habitats going away. >> this will immerse you straight into the oceans. you begin to appreciate the incredible biodiversity. >> reporter: dr. george jacob is the ceo of the aquarium. their underground tunnels is one of the largest of its kind in the u.s. creates a connection between people and the ocean. >> understanding the diversity, the biodiversity and the habitat requirements makes it sensitive to why we should keep the ocean twisting. >> reporter: the aquarium's director of animal care says they help their guests who love the san francisco bay to remember that they share this water with so many creatures that also call it home. >> and i feel like it immerses people and they are animals swimming all around you. they will come right up to you with a face to face upclose and pers
our shawn chitnis spoke to leaders of the aquarium of the bay about their work year round. >> reporter: thousands of marine animals are on review. many call the bay home. seeing them upclose helps visitors understand the challenge we face at earth including climate change, plastics in the ocean, and natural habitats going away. >> this will immerse you straight into the oceans. you begin to appreciate the incredible biodiversity. >> reporter: dr. george jacob is the ceo of the...
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our shawn chitni spoke to business owners who hoped to grow their customer base and industry. >>joseph snow says it is an exciting time for a new cannabis businesslike is to showcase their products an help developheir brand during san francisco weed week. >> there is a lot osaturation but because we bet on quality and we did not bet on quantity when it came to our production, it has not affected us quite the same. >> joseph says his company snowtill is able to create a higher-quality cannabis grown indoors by using a better soil . >> it is very competitive and cutthroat but sometimes in those environments, some of the best product stand out. >> will many peo are used to seeing the large crowds inside ear the event ' weed week hopes to give vent ' cannabis lovers and the cit a chance to see what else the industry has to offer with events all week long, including on 4/20 like this artist exhibit made up of cannabis have never had before. we are excited to see how this gndswell of public support and people understanding how powerful this plant is is literally transforming t world
our shawn chitni spoke to business owners who hoped to grow their customer base and industry. >>joseph snow says it is an exciting time for a new cannabis businesslike is to showcase their products an help developheir brand during san francisco weed week. >> there is a lot osaturation but because we bet on quality and we did not bet on quantity when it came to our production, it has not affected us quite the same. >> joseph says his company snowtill is able to create a...
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shawn chitnis has a message from those leading aquarium of the bay. >> reporter: more than 50 years since earth day and modern environmental movement began much of the message is the same. we know there are new issues and concerns that come with each year. the message of conservation and reducing pollution is even on display with this art display in front of the aquarium. the staff want to be sure everyone is thinking about not just protecting the land but also the sea. thousands of marine animals are on view each day at the aquarium of the bay. many of the creatures call san francisco bay home. seeing them helps visitors better understand the challenges we face on earth including climate change, plastic pollution in oceans, natural habitats going away. >> this environment immerses you straight into the oceans. you begin to appreciate the incredible biodiversity that exists in the san francisco bay and beyond. >> reporter: dr. george jacob is president and ceo of the aquarium. he says the under ground tunnels, one of the largest of its kind in the u.s. creates a connection between people
shawn chitnis has a message from those leading aquarium of the bay. >> reporter: more than 50 years since earth day and modern environmental movement began much of the message is the same. we know there are new issues and concerns that come with each year. the message of conservation and reducing pollution is even on display with this art display in front of the aquarium. the staff want to be sure everyone is thinking about not just protecting the land but also the sea. thousands of...
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shawn chitnis has a look at some historic photos that can really help us appreciate what our city went through and how it recovered. >> scenes from more than a century ago offer a snapshot into the destruction that consumed san francisco in 1906 from a major earthquake and the fire that started soon after. >> i am born and raised here in san francisco. i love our first responders. i love our history of san francisco. this is a great way for me to contribute back to the city and keep the history of our first responders alive. >> david cruz is with the guardians of the city, an organization that preserves the history of first responders in san francisco. >> remembering our history, remembering the survivors, remembering those who perished is an incredible way for us to remember who we are as a city as we continue to move forward today. >> events this week mark 118 years since the 1906 earthquake and fire, reminders of the impact on the city can be found everywhere including the san francisco elks club large number 3. it was destroyed in 1906 and rebuilt at the location it stands in today
shawn chitnis has a look at some historic photos that can really help us appreciate what our city went through and how it recovered. >> scenes from more than a century ago offer a snapshot into the destruction that consumed san francisco in 1906 from a major earthquake and the fire that started soon after. >> i am born and raised here in san francisco. i love our first responders. i love our history of san francisco. this is a great way for me to contribute back to the city and keep...
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shawn chitnis has a look back at some of the stunning images of the 1906 disaster. >> scenes from more than a century ago offer a snapshot into the destruction that consumed san francisco in 1906 from a major earthquake and the fire that started soon after. >> i am born and raised here in san francisco. i love our first responders. i love our history of san francisco. this is a great way for me to contribute to the city and keep history of our first responders, all the different parts, live. >> david cruz is with the guardians of the city, an organization that preserves the history of first responders in the san francisco. >> remembering our history, remembering the survivors, remembering those who perished is an incredible way for us to remember who we are as a city, how resilient we are as a city as we continue to move forward today. >> as events this week mark 118 years since the 1906 earthquake and fire, reminders of the impact on this city can be found everywhere including the san francisco elks club lodge number three. it was destroyed in 1906 and rebuilt at the location it stand
shawn chitnis has a look back at some of the stunning images of the 1906 disaster. >> scenes from more than a century ago offer a snapshot into the destruction that consumed san francisco in 1906 from a major earthquake and the fire that started soon after. >> i am born and raised here in san francisco. i love our first responders. i love our history of san francisco. this is a great way for me to contribute to the city and keep history of our first responders, all the different...
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. >> our shawn chitnis caught up with the director of the film to discuss the themes and the question it poses. >> the trauma. >> reporter: the director of the documentary counted out never planned on being a film maker. when the attorney and parent couldn't help her kids with their math homework, she started to look into how the fear and trauma studied it from school affected adults. >> if only a few people will get what you need to create those technologies that influence our lives and that are shaping the experience of the world. >> reporter: for five years, they made up mostly of people in the bay area have worked on this film. finding people of incredible stories of how they changed their ideas in positive ways depending on how comfortable they were with that. >> you need to know enough math. but in the 21st century, we're in a different ball game. >> reporter: she did well in math, but had to take a closer look at how it was taught in the classroom. >> i want even in our audience to feel seen by the film. so many carry a great deal of shame about that our experience. >> reporter
. >> our shawn chitnis caught up with the director of the film to discuss the themes and the question it poses. >> the trauma. >> reporter: the director of the documentary counted out never planned on being a film maker. when the attorney and parent couldn't help her kids with their math homework, she started to look into how the fear and trauma studied it from school affected adults. >> if only a few people will get what you need to create those technologies that...
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our shawn chitnis has morning revitalization project using artificial intelligence. >> a design company is using a.i. technology to help small businesses here in the excelsior district improve their storefront, making them more inviting and attention-getting. it is a method that they have used in other parts of the city as well as in spain. >> the appeal of the excelsior district to coffee shop owner leah was in the history of this neighborhood, a chance to add her family story to one of the diverse communities in the city. >> i wanted to settle and lay roots and a foundation for myself as a woman of color, a multiracial background, and i have kids now. >> when she and her husband saw the chance to build a business here, offering a coffee shop experience no one else was providing on this block, they went for it. >> if we don't do it, someone else might. at least we can represent the cultures where we come from and do it our way. >> almost 5 years later, it is having an impact. some of their first customers are still loyal. the even own shirts that celebrate excelsior coffee. >> we love
our shawn chitnis has morning revitalization project using artificial intelligence. >> a design company is using a.i. technology to help small businesses here in the excelsior district improve their storefront, making them more inviting and attention-getting. it is a method that they have used in other parts of the city as well as in spain. >> the appeal of the excelsior district to coffee shop owner leah was in the history of this neighborhood, a chance to add her family story to...
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shawn chitnis is live this morning in berkeley, how's this affecting campus life this morning, shawn? >> reporter: reed, good morning, we know it's certainly having an impact on students and some are choosing to join in after seeing it. we certainly can't miss it as i step away here. you can see all of the tents that are taking over the plaza at this hour. this is also right along the main thoroughfare to get through campus right before the satter gate. you see what kind of visual impact it has here but at least at this moment at this hour in the morning it's quite calm. more on how we got here we understand the students who wanted to protest what they are seeing in gaza created this encampment in solidarity with what they see as a larger occupation and kind of the center of this movement happening at columbia university in new york. the campers say they will remain here on berkeley's campus until the university of california ties -- cuts all ties with israeli colleges or companies connected to armed suppliers and israel's action as a genocide they say. >> we are standing inspired by
shawn chitnis is live this morning in berkeley, how's this affecting campus life this morning, shawn? >> reporter: reed, good morning, we know it's certainly having an impact on students and some are choosing to join in after seeing it. we certainly can't miss it as i step away here. you can see all of the tents that are taking over the plaza at this hour. this is also right along the main thoroughfare to get through campus right before the satter gate. you see what kind of visual impact...
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our shawn chitnis is live at the oakland airport to test one of the arguments by san francisco bosses that the name change makes things confusing. okay shawn, you are talking to people getting through security this morning. is it confusing to them? >> reporter: reed, good morning. and yeah. the folks we were talking to say that they do understand that concern. and it is yet another busy day here at oakland international airport and take a look at what's happening here in terminal 2. more spring travel as folks are waiting in line to get through security. so we know that there are plenty of people who are using it and of course the folks who are running this airport say they just want to make sure that they maintain that. there's a $1.6 billion economic impact. 30,000 jobs that are at play here. and they say they have talked to travelers who are international, more than half saying that they're a little confused on where they are. even about a third of domestic travelers who have said that they were unfamiliar with oakland's relationship to the bay area. so those with the port of oakla
our shawn chitnis is live at the oakland airport to test one of the arguments by san francisco bosses that the name change makes things confusing. okay shawn, you are talking to people getting through security this morning. is it confusing to them? >> reporter: reed, good morning. and yeah. the folks we were talking to say that they do understand that concern. and it is yet another busy day here at oakland international airport and take a look at what's happening here in terminal 2. more...
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shawn chitnis caught up with some of the vendors preparing for the huge crowds in a neighborhood eager for more visitors to support local businesses. >> a strong showing in march for the first night market of the year in san francisco's chinatown. organizers hope to see large crowds again in april and the rest of this year. >> it is important because the traffic in chinatown is being slow . >> max huang vely new business in the neighborhood. they opened four years ago and had a rough start because of the pandemic. while 2023 was a decent year, they need to see more customers come through these streets this year. >> we need people, tourists to come to chinatown to eat, to shop, to consume. >> another vendor participating in the night market is the family behind gourmet kitchen and house of dim sum, restaurants that have been in chinatown for years. >> the night market is very good for the community. it will bring more people to chinatown. >> even for more established businesses, the impact of the pandemic is still making it tough for them to keep going in the current economy. >> after c
shawn chitnis caught up with some of the vendors preparing for the huge crowds in a neighborhood eager for more visitors to support local businesses. >> a strong showing in march for the first night market of the year in san francisco's chinatown. organizers hope to see large crowds again in april and the rest of this year. >> it is important because the traffic in chinatown is being slow . >> max huang vely new business in the neighborhood. they opened four years ago and had...
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shawn chitnis spoke to organizers about how it could help businesses, neighbors, and visitors. ♪ >> reporter: torey rose and the hot mess are heating up the scenes on market street this thursday. >> we're having a great time doing this. you see people from every walk of life going down the street. >> reporter: this is a campaign to ask instead for more people to visit or stick around in san francisco's midmarket neighborhood. >> we're trying to let people know how, we're still here. we're still doing stuff. there's still artists here. >> reporter: torey loves that it makes live music more accessible when so little remains affordable in the city. >> i think the changes down here are truly felt by those of us here every day. >> reporter: but it's also a chance to give midmarket a second look. the midmarket foundation which organized the campaign as part of its market street arts initiative says the neighborhood is making a comeback. >> a lot of people have an idea of midmarket that just isn't true anymore. >> reporter: not just a business district with restaurants and shops, but also a theater
shawn chitnis spoke to organizers about how it could help businesses, neighbors, and visitors. ♪ >> reporter: torey rose and the hot mess are heating up the scenes on market street this thursday. >> we're having a great time doing this. you see people from every walk of life going down the street. >> reporter: this is a campaign to ask instead for more people to visit or stick around in san francisco's midmarket neighborhood. >> we're trying to let people know how,...
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shawn chitnis is live this morning. how will this affect cam bus life? we know where the tents are celt up it's right outside the main gate. where a lot of people will need to go to get to class. >> reporter: hey reed, good morning. yeah, and we think that is likely why it is having an impact if i step out of the way you will see that those tents are certainly still here. not a lot going on as those students are probably still sleeping. but this is the main thoroughfare to get through campus. and students have already told us that by just seeing these tents here, that impacted them and they made the decision to join the effort and spend the night here as well. now adds we've been talking about, this is just one of manies that happening across the country right now. students are protesting the war in gaza and creating encampments like this and here at uc berkeley they say they are in solidarity with the effort they see at columbia university in new york. students say they will remain here until their university cuts ties with all israeli colleges or compa
shawn chitnis is live this morning. how will this affect cam bus life? we know where the tents are celt up it's right outside the main gate. where a lot of people will need to go to get to class. >> reporter: hey reed, good morning. yeah, and we think that is likely why it is having an impact if i step out of the way you will see that those tents are certainly still here. not a lot going on as those students are probably still sleeping. but this is the main thoroughfare to get through...
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it is happening on the second friday of every month and our shawn chitnis reports that the vendors are eager for another chance to bring more people and much needed business to that neighborhood. >> a strong showing in march for the first night market of the year in san francisco's chinatown and organizers hope to see large crowds again in april and the rest of this year. >> it is important because the traffic in chinatown is slow. >> max huang and his family run by me boba tea, a relatively new business in the neighborhood. they opened four years ago and had a rough start because of the pandemic . 2023 was a decent year, they need to see more customers come through these streets this year. >> we need people and tourists to come to chinatown, to eat, to shop, to consume. >> another vendor participating in the night market is the family behind gourmet kitchen and house of dim sum, restaurants that have been in chinatown for years. >> the night market is very good for the community. it will bring more people to chinatown. >> even for more established businesses, the impact of the pandemi
it is happening on the second friday of every month and our shawn chitnis reports that the vendors are eager for another chance to bring more people and much needed business to that neighborhood. >> a strong showing in march for the first night market of the year in san francisco's chinatown and organizers hope to see large crowds again in april and the rest of this year. >> it is important because the traffic in chinatown is slow. >> max huang and his family run by me boba...
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. >> yeah, shawn chitnis joins us from the scene right now at lyon and clay streets and shawn, what's the latest? >> reporter: well, reed and gianna, firefighters now trying to get the fire under control for two hours now. they do have it locked down and want to make sure there are no lingering issues. let me step out of the way so you can see what it looks like. [ inaudible ] you can see -- with all that scaffolding. that certainly got in the way of firefighters trying to make their response. they got here just around 4:30 in the morning. and said that there was heavy fire and smoke on the scene and quickly became a second alarm fire and thankfully they didn't have to rescue anyone and they have not been in contact with anyone who lives in this particular building. but because of the way the fire was spread and of course how close homes are here in san francisco, they did have to evacuate people on either side of that building. and there are no injuries to report at this time as well. it's still too early to figure out what the cause may be. but firefighters saying that they did have
. >> yeah, shawn chitnis joins us from the scene right now at lyon and clay streets and shawn, what's the latest? >> reporter: well, reed and gianna, firefighters now trying to get the fire under control for two hours now. they do have it locked down and want to make sure there are no lingering issues. let me step out of the way so you can see what it looks like. [ inaudible ] you can see -- with all that scaffolding. that certainly got in the way of firefighters trying to make...
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always glad to work with you shawn chitnis. all right, let's take a live look outside on this friday morning. and the sun is starting to show and it's illuminating all the beautiful colors. i think hey that's just a message for the sky for us. jess. >>> absolutely, painting a beautiful pictures for the morning's forecast but once the clouds start rolling in really just a tease ahead because we have some active weather in the forecast for us late tonight early tomorrow morning. and it's almost hard to believe when yesterday we were in the 80s and we're waking up to a beautiful sunrise. everything seems normal right now. but better yet let me just tease ahead and show you the daytime highs today. we're sitting in the 70s near san jose. and you'd think to yourself, okay that's not that bad. dry conditions and 70s but keep in mind yesterday we were at 81 degrees. so a ten degree jump there. now we're into the 60s all the way off into the east bay with #s along the coast. and into san francisco. low 60s near petaluma and novato and
always glad to work with you shawn chitnis. all right, let's take a live look outside on this friday morning. and the sun is starting to show and it's illuminating all the beautiful colors. i think hey that's just a message for the sky for us. jess. >>> absolutely, painting a beautiful pictures for the morning's forecast but once the clouds start rolling in really just a tease ahead because we have some active weather in the forecast for us late tonight early tomorrow morning. and it's...
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shawn chitnis has more on their outlook for the industry. >> this is an exciting time for w cannabis business to showcase products and help develop the brand during san francisco weed week. >> there was a lot of saturation but because we bet on quality not quantithen it came to our production, it has not affec us quite the same. creating a higher quality cannabis. >> it is very competitive and cutthroat. some ofthe best products cout and stand out. this year, the event won't happen. weed week hopes to give cannabis lovers and the city a chance to see what else the industry has to offer with the events all week long including on 4/20 like this art exhibiti made up of cannabis bags open each day. >> there is a huge forward movement that we have not seen before. we are excited to see how this groundsell of public support and people understanding literly transforming the world. >> business leaders say the momentum towalegalization and the plant are only adding to the energy for weed week but financial challenges are not just affecting the organizers of hippie hill on 4/20, the ustry as a
shawn chitnis has more on their outlook for the industry. >> this is an exciting time for w cannabis business to showcase products and help develop the brand during san francisco weed week. >> there was a lot of saturation but because we bet on quality not quantithen it came to our production, it has not affec us quite the same. creating a higher quality cannabis. >> it is very competitive and cutthroat. some ofthe best products cout and stand out. this year, the event won't...
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the organization can always use more help around the bay area and beyond, shawn chitnis has more on the impact it has on our community and the people who do the work. >>caro drop has been a volunteer for the american red. cross from more than 20 ><<>years speaks to me the most is the fact that we are literally going out there and saving >>lives time working in the northern california coastal region. let's her work in san francisco but has also center across the country to serve those in ><<>need. feel like i fell in love with the people. i fell in love with the fact that i could help at any time i wanted >>it started volunteering in 2002. ><<>to >>after 911 inspired her to get more involved. and do more for her country. one of the 1st tasks caro took on was helping families connect with each other over the phone using her skills as a spanish speaker. 3 years later, she would be part of the team from our area to respond to hurricane katrina. ><<>it was a life changing experience. at 1st, i was that was a bit, you know, scare but then later as i got to meet my fellow volunteers we he beca
the organization can always use more help around the bay area and beyond, shawn chitnis has more on the impact it has on our community and the people who do the work. >>caro drop has been a volunteer for the american red. cross from more than 20 >>lives time working in the northern california coastal region. let's her work in san francisco but has also center across the country to serve those in >>it started volunteering in 2002. >>after 911 inspired her to get more...
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sunday as 85 different galleries from all over the world come together under 1 roof, shawn chitnis got a preview of the work of local artists featured in the show. who helped to shine a bright light within this negative views of san francisco. and the bay area. >>>>it has all right, has always been a leader. and you know force. whenever there have been challenging times. >reporter>cheryl derek a is an artist who has lived in the bay area for 12 years. and 1 of the challenges she sees currently her community framed with negative images, too often. so she is painting a picture of her home in a positive perspective. >>>>san francisco is really been thriving. and anyone who takes a look at all of the great artworks a lot of new businesses and galleries. which have opened in san francisco. since the panda is really a story of resilience and recovery after the pandemic. >reporter>is curated a collection of pieces at the 2024 san francisco art fair with other local artists their work united in the message we didn't get the memo. because in their eyes and through their art the doom loop narrat
sunday as 85 different galleries from all over the world come together under 1 roof, shawn chitnis got a preview of the work of local artists featured in the show. who helped to shine a bright light within this negative views of san francisco. and the bay area. >>>>it has all right, has always been a leader. and you know force. whenever there have been challenging times. >reporter>cheryl derek a is an artist who has lived in the bay area for 12 years. and 1 of the challenges...
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here is shawn chitnis with some historic photos that can help us appreciate the time in san francisco. >> reporter: scenes for more than a century ago offer a snapshot into the destruction that consumed san francisco in 1906 from a major earthquake back to the city and the fire that started soon after. >> born and raised in san francisco and i love our first responders and i love our history of san francisco. this is a great way for me to contribute back to the city and keep the history of our first responders all the different departments alive. >> reporter: david is with the guardians of the city . an organization that preserves the history of first responders in san francisco. >> remembering our history and remembering the survivors and remembering those who perished, is an incredible way for us to remember who we are as a city and how resilient we are as a city as we continue to move forward today. >> reporter: as events this week 118 years since the 1906 earthquake and fire , reminders of the impact on the city can be found everywhere. including san francisco elks club lodge 3. i
here is shawn chitnis with some historic photos that can help us appreciate the time in san francisco. >> reporter: scenes for more than a century ago offer a snapshot into the destruction that consumed san francisco in 1906 from a major earthquake back to the city and the fire that started soon after. >> born and raised in san francisco and i love our first responders and i love our history of san francisco. this is a great way for me to contribute back to the city and keep the...
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reed, back to you. >> all right, shawn chitnis, thank you. now this. >>> and we didn't see protests just on our bridges. this demonstration in the south bay got tense for a few moments. this was outside of the tesla factory in fremont last night. protesters caravaned there, also part of the nationwide day of action demanding a cease fear in gaza. and an end to all u.s. aid to israel. >> i see so many people i know that just keep -- just going back to their daily life. because they don't want the deal with it. we're just going to keep saying no. we're still here. you know? you cannot just turn your eye away from this. >> it was not just the bay area either. we saw protests all over the country. like at seattle's airport and the brooklyn bridge in new york and in chicago. a presidio hair forced travelers to get out of their cars and walk so that they could make it inside. as for the cause, the protesters are focused on, there are reports that israeli military is delaying its planned ground invasion into the southern gaza city of rafah. an estim
reed, back to you. >> all right, shawn chitnis, thank you. now this. >>> and we didn't see protests just on our bridges. this demonstration in the south bay got tense for a few moments. this was outside of the tesla factory in fremont last night. protesters caravaned there, also part of the nationwide day of action demanding a cease fear in gaza. and an end to all u.s. aid to israel. >> i see so many people i know that just keep -- just going back to their daily life....
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shawn chitnis is live this morning at golden goat park with more on their outlook for the industry. that park might be feeling a little bit lonely this weekend, shawn. >> reporter: hey reed, good morning. no low-lying clouds out here as of right now. and while we don't expect to see the large crowds that we have seen in the past, 4:20 at hippie hill. there should be still plenty of people out here and as you said they were not able to have the event as they normally do because of financial reasons. those are affecting the industry as a whole. but talking to those involved in san francisco weed week, they are feeling good and they are optimistic about the years ahead for their industry. joseph snow says it's an exciting time for a new cannabis business like his to showcase their products and help develop their brand during san francisco weed week. >> there's definitely a lot of saturation but because we bet on quality and we didn't bet on quantity when it came to our production, for us it hasn't affected us quite the same. >> reporter: joseph says his company snow till is able to cre
shawn chitnis is live this morning at golden goat park with more on their outlook for the industry. that park might be feeling a little bit lonely this weekend, shawn. >> reporter: hey reed, good morning. no low-lying clouds out here as of right now. and while we don't expect to see the large crowds that we have seen in the past, 4:20 at hippie hill. there should be still plenty of people out here and as you said they were not able to have the event as they normally do because of...
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reed, back to you. >> all right, shawn chitnis, thank you so much for that update. >>> now let's take a live look outside on this tuesday morning. this is one of the favorite views. this is from the sutro cam and it's the jewel box of san francisco. shining in all its glory today. darren? and you know, the sun is shining all week here in the bay area. so i have zero complaints when it comes to the weather. >> well, that's good. that's good. we're going to make the most of that until like saturday. because then the rain is coming back. and there's a dramatic turn around in the weather coming just in time for the weekend. so i mean, to nicole's point we're on cruise control right now and from now through thursday, you don't have to think about this at all. today's going to be just like yesterday. tomorrow is going to be just like today. let me do a little comparison. look at today's daytime highs. pretty much right where you were yesterday. going to low 70s inland andwe'll be mid 60s through the bay and it will be windy at the coast. so expect those 40-mile an hour winds once again. if
reed, back to you. >> all right, shawn chitnis, thank you so much for that update. >>> now let's take a live look outside on this tuesday morning. this is one of the favorite views. this is from the sutro cam and it's the jewel box of san francisco. shining in all its glory today. darren? and you know, the sun is shining all week here in the bay area. so i have zero complaints when it comes to the weather. >> well, that's good. that's good. we're going to make the most of...
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our shawn chitnis shares the story of one east bay man who saw a need in our world and stepped forward giving a thumbs up to life. >> i knew i had to do it. i knew i had to become an organ donor and i could not imagine anything more satisfying than getting to be an organ donor and enjoy it in life. >> reporter: louise mayan has worked for years at donor network withest in san ramon. a federally recognized organization to help people in need around northern california. >> i knew the need was there. i we all know the need is there. what really put me over the edge, what made me realize that i needed to do this, was getting more information about how safe it was. >> reporter: this job constantly reminds him about the impact of donating life including this wall in the office which celebrates all who gave to donor network west in their first year. with a butterfly for each donation. louise is also on the board of advisors for the national kidney foundation. >> i thought about her every day before i went to sleep and i thought about her every day when i woke up. >> reporter: earlier this yea
our shawn chitnis shares the story of one east bay man who saw a need in our world and stepped forward giving a thumbs up to life. >> i knew i had to do it. i knew i had to become an organ donor and i could not imagine anything more satisfying than getting to be an organ donor and enjoy it in life. >> reporter: louise mayan has worked for years at donor network withest in san ramon. a federally recognized organization to help people in need around northern california. >> i...
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shawn chitnis has a look at some historic photos that can help us appreciate what the city went through and how it recovered. >> reporter: scenes from more than a century ago offer a snapshot into the destruction that consumed san francisco in 1906 from a major earthquake and the fire that started soon after. >> i'm born and raised in san francisco. i above our first responders. i love our history and this was a great way for me to contribute back to the city and keep the history of our first responders, all the different departments, alive. >> reporter: david cruz is with guardians of the city, an organization that preserves the history of first responders in san francisco. >> remembering our history, remembering the survivors, remembering those who perished is an incredible way for us to remember who we are as a city, how resilient we are as a city moving forward today. >> reporter: as events this week mark 118 years since the 1906 earthquake and fire, reminders of the impact on the city can be found everywhere, including the san francisco elks club lodge number 3. it was destroyed in
shawn chitnis has a look at some historic photos that can help us appreciate what the city went through and how it recovered. >> reporter: scenes from more than a century ago offer a snapshot into the destruction that consumed san francisco in 1906 from a major earthquake and the fire that started soon after. >> i'm born and raised in san francisco. i above our first responders. i love our history and this was a great way for me to contribute back to the city and keep the history of...
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chitnis shares the story of this east bay man , he did that earlier this year and is already having a huge change in his in someone else's life, as well. >> i knew i had to do it and i had to become an organ donor. and i cannot imagine anything more satisfying than getting to be an organ donor and enjoy it in life. >> reporter: he has worked for years at donor network west in san ramon. they are a federally designated organization identifying organs available to help people in need around northern california. >> i knew the need was there and i think we all know. the need is there. what really put me over the edge , what made me realize i needed to do this, was getting more information about how safe it was. >> reporter: this job constantly reminds him about the impact of donating life . including this wall in the office, which celebrates gave to donor network west in their first year. with a butterfly for each donation. he is also on the board of advisors for the national kidney foundation. >> i thought about her every day before he went to sleep and i thought about her every day wh
chitnis shares the story of this east bay man , he did that earlier this year and is already having a huge change in his in someone else's life, as well. >> i knew i had to do it and i had to become an organ donor. and i cannot imagine anything more satisfying than getting to be an organ donor and enjoy it in life. >> reporter: he has worked for years at donor network west in san ramon. they are a federally designated organization identifying organs available to help people in need...
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shawn chitnis has more on the impact it has in our community, and the people who do that work. >> reporter: karo drogba has been a volunteer for the american red cross for more than 20 years. >> what speaks to me the most is the fact that we are literally going out there and saving lines. >> her time working in the northern california coastal region let's her work in san francisco but has also sent her across the country to serve those in need. >> i feel like i fell in love with the people, i fell in love with the fact that i could help at any time i wanted. >> she started volunteering in 2002, after 9/11 inspired her to get more involved and do more for her country. one of the first tasks she took on was helping families connect with each other over the phone, using her skills as a spanish speaker. three years later, she would be a part of the team from our area to respond to hurricane katrina. >> it was a life-changing experience. at first, i was a bit scared, but then later as i got to meet my fellow volunteers, i became extremely rewarded. >> more than two decades later, she keeps up h
shawn chitnis has more on the impact it has in our community, and the people who do that work. >> reporter: karo drogba has been a volunteer for the american red cross for more than 20 years. >> what speaks to me the most is the fact that we are literally going out there and saving lines. >> her time working in the northern california coastal region let's her work in san francisco but has also sent her across the country to serve those in need. >> i feel like i fell in...
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shawn chitnis has a look at some historic photos that can help us appreciate what the city went through and how it recovered. >> reporter: scenes from more than a century ago offer a snapshot into the destruction that consumed san francisco in 1906 from a major earthquake and the fire that started soon after. >> i'm born and raised in san francisco. i above our first responders. i love our history and this was a great way
shawn chitnis has a look at some historic photos that can help us appreciate what the city went through and how it recovered. >> reporter: scenes from more than a century ago offer a snapshot into the destruction that consumed san francisco in 1906 from a major earthquake and the fire that started soon after. >> i'm born and raised in san francisco. i above our first responders. i love our history and this was a great way
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fantastic music ran free on the second friday of each month and our shawn chitnis caught up with some of the vendors preparing for another chance to bring people into the city and a neighborhood eager for more visitors to support local businesses. >> a strong showing in march for the first night market of the year in san francisco's chinatown and organizers hope to see large crowds again in april and the rest of this year. >> i think it is important because the traffic in chinatown is being slow. >> max huang and his father run by me boba tea, a relatively new business in the neighborhood. they open four years ago and had a rough start because of the pandemic. while 2023 was a decent year, they need to see more customers come through these streets this year. >> we need people to come to chinatown to eat, to shop, to consume. >> another vendor participating in the night market is the family behind gourmet kitchen at house of dim sum. restaurants have been in chinatown for years. >> the night market is very good for the community. it will bring more people to chinatown. >> even for more
fantastic music ran free on the second friday of each month and our shawn chitnis caught up with some of the vendors preparing for another chance to bring people into the city and a neighborhood eager for more visitors to support local businesses. >> a strong showing in march for the first night market of the year in san francisco's chinatown and organizers hope to see large crowds again in april and the rest of this year. >> i think it is important because the traffic in chinatown...
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shawn chitnis has more about how a.i. is hoping to revitalize the look of businesses . >> reporter: the appeal of the excelsior district to this coffee shop owner was in the history of this neighborhood. a chance to add her family story to one of the most diverse communities in the city. >> i wanted to settle and they roots in a foundation for myself as a woman of color. a multiracial background. and i have kids now. >> reporter: when she and her husband saw the chance to build a business here , offered a coffee shop experience no one else was providing on this block, they went for it. >> if we don't do it, someone else might, at least we can represent the cultures where we come from. and do it our way. >> reporter: almost 5 years later it is having an impact. some of the first customers are so loyal they even own shirts that celebrate excelsior coffee. >> we love it. it is a very vibrant neighborhood. tons of families here. just a super diverse group of people. >> reporter: with the opportunity to get some help to dress
shawn chitnis has more about how a.i. is hoping to revitalize the look of businesses . >> reporter: the appeal of the excelsior district to this coffee shop owner was in the history of this neighborhood. a chance to add her family story to one of the most diverse communities in the city. >> i wanted to settle and they roots in a foundation for myself as a woman of color. a multiracial background. and i have kids now. >> reporter: when she and her husband saw the chance to...
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shawn chitnis is live in berkeley and sean, are we starting to see police show up this morning? because a lot of arrests were made in the east coast on the east coast campuses. >live>read. good morning. we are not seeing that here. we certainly know that police are in the area, but they have not shown any signs of needing to intervene or even have their presence be close to this demonstration ><<>here. >>i'm going to step out of the way so you can get a look at how things are this morning. we've been here for a few hours now, and we are starting to watch students wake up emerged from their tents we can see some working on laptops. and just really taking over the steps and continuing to keep ><<>that >>presence here. we understand that the size has likely doubled since it began with so many more tents. this morning, then when folks were here on monday, certainly an impact of just seeing it along telegraph and having that influence to get more students involved, those that have been here have explained to ><<>us >>that they are protesting the war in gaza, and they wanted to create
shawn chitnis is live in berkeley and sean, are we starting to see police show up this morning? because a lot of arrests were made in the east coast on the east coast campuses. >live>read. good morning. we are not seeing that here. we certainly know that police are in the area, but they have not shown any signs of needing to intervene or even have their presence be close to this demonstration >>i'm going to step out of the way so you can get a look at how things are this morning....
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shawn chitnis shares his story. >> i knew i had to do it. i knew i had to become an organ donor and i could not imagine anything more satisfying than getting to being an organ donor and enjoy it in life. >> reporter: luis mayan has worked for years at donor network west in san ramon. the organization identifies organs available to help people in need around northern california. >> i knew the need was there. i think we all know. what really put me over the edge and made me realize i needed to do this was getting more information about how safe it was. >> reporter: this job constantly reminds him about the impact of donating life, including this wall in the office which celebrates all who gave to donor network west in their first year with a butterfly for each donation. luis is also on the board of advisers for the national kidney foundation. >> i thought about her every day when i went to sleep and when i woke up. >> reporter: he became a living donor after helping a woman living on the other side of the country. three months later he can't s
shawn chitnis shares his story. >> i knew i had to do it. i knew i had to become an organ donor and i could not imagine anything more satisfying than getting to being an organ donor and enjoy it in life. >> reporter: luis mayan has worked for years at donor network west in san ramon. the organization identifies organs available to help people in need around northern california. >> i knew the need was there. i think we all know. what really put me over the edge and made me...
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shawn chitnis is live at pier 39 in san francisco with more on the message about the importance of marine conversation. happy earth day to you, sean. >> we are here outside the aquarium and just outside there is already the reminder of the importance of doing more to protect the planet with this amazing art display. it has been more than 50 years since the original earth day. and while there are some newer messages, a lot of what they want us to focus on remains the same. conservation and reducing pollution. and that message is one not just about the land but what is at sea. thousands of marine animals are on view each day at the aquarium of the bay. many of natural habitats these creatures called the san francisco bay home. seeing them up close helps visitors better understand the challenges we face on earth including climate change, plastic pollution in the oceans and natural habitats going away . >> this environments immerses you straight into the oceans and you begin to appreciate the incredible biodiversity that exists. >> reporter: dr. george jacob is the president and ceo of the aq
shawn chitnis is live at pier 39 in san francisco with more on the message about the importance of marine conversation. happy earth day to you, sean. >> we are here outside the aquarium and just outside there is already the reminder of the importance of doing more to protect the planet with this amazing art display. it has been more than 50 years since the original earth day. and while there are some newer messages, a lot of what they want us to focus on remains the same. conservation and...
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shawn chitnis is live at pier 39 in san francisco with more on the message about the importance of marine conservation. happy birthday to you. >> reporter: good morning. happy earth day. even before you enter the aquarium there is a message about this day and those who want to advocate for the environment. and since it has been 50 years since earth day began, a lot of the message remains the same about conservation and trying to reduce pollution. we know that is something we want to work on with the land around us but it is also important when we talk about the sea. thousands of marine animals are on view each day at the aquarium of the bay. many of these creatures called san francisco home and seeing them up close helps visitors better understand the challenges we face on earth including climate change, plastic pollution in the oceans and natural habitats going away. >> this environment immerses you straight into the oceans and you begin to appreciate the biodiversity that exists in the san francisco bay and beyond. >> reporter: dr. george jacob is the president and ceo of the aquarium a
shawn chitnis is live at pier 39 in san francisco with more on the message about the importance of marine conservation. happy birthday to you. >> reporter: good morning. happy earth day. even before you enter the aquarium there is a message about this day and those who want to advocate for the environment. and since it has been 50 years since earth day began, a lot of the message remains the same about conservation and trying to reduce pollution. we know that is something we want to work...
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shawn chitnis live this morning at dolores park and shawn, we're waiting on the ceremony. but for now, we have some photos. some historic photos that can help us appreciate that time. >> reporter: hey jess, good morning. yeah, it's been quite this morning with the combination of the ceremonies as well as those photos. so let's show you what is happening here at 20th and church where you can see folks have had the chance to spray paint that fire hydrant. we've had many people make some really touching dedications to those who are from the time of the 1906 earthquake and fire, as well as others who are here with us today. and when you take these events as well as the memories that we have with those photos, it all just serves as a way to learn from the past and hopefully prepare us for a future natural disaster. scenes from more than a century ago offer a snapshot into the destruction that consumed san francisco in 1906. from a major earthquake and the fire that started soon after. >> i'm born and raised near san francisco. and i love our first responders and i love our hist
shawn chitnis live this morning at dolores park and shawn, we're waiting on the ceremony. but for now, we have some photos. some historic photos that can help us appreciate that time. >> reporter: hey jess, good morning. yeah, it's been quite this morning with the combination of the ceremonies as well as those photos. so let's show you what is happening here at 20th and church where you can see folks have had the chance to spray paint that fire hydrant. we've had many people make some...
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our shawn chitnis is live at the golden gate bridge with not only a breakdown of the charges, shawn, but sort of a look at the staffing of some of our first responders as well. >> reporter: that's right. reed. good morning. and as we stand here we can see traffic moving in both directions. people likely feeling extra appreciative about the chance to cross the bridge without any issue on this day. but let's talk about the charges that we know protesters are facing in this case. that includes unlawful assembly, resisting an officer, conspiracy, as well as false imprisonment and that last one is one of the new charges we haven't seen before. because they were able to keep people who were stuck in their car for hours yesterday at these various locations and it speaks to how carefully the protesters prepared. making sure it was as difficult as possible to remove them. they were using heavy chains and barrels filled with cement as we've mentioned this morning. the chp was quick to get in position on the bay bridge during all this. but experts say they can only be so proactive with their cu
our shawn chitnis is live at the golden gate bridge with not only a breakdown of the charges, shawn, but sort of a look at the staffing of some of our first responders as well. >> reporter: that's right. reed. good morning. and as we stand here we can see traffic moving in both directions. people likely feeling extra appreciative about the chance to cross the bridge without any issue on this day. but let's talk about the charges that we know protesters are facing in this case. that...
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shawn chitnis is live this morning at golden gate park with more on the outlook for the industry and shawn, i just kind of wonder if for nostalgia sake people won't still show up a little bit. >> reporter: hey reed, good morning. well, at least right now. we have robin williams meadow almost all to ourselves. but yeah, i think you are right. we know that san francisco police are planning for that. they are actually going to be upping their staffing this weekend for a variety of 4/20 event throughout the city. but let's talk about what is happening here. there won't be able to have that event because of financial reasons and we know the industry as a whole is having some challenges as well. they might say that it is in transition. but still those who love cannabis say that the years ahead are looking good. joseph snow says it's an exciting time for a new cannabis business like his to showcase their products and help develop their brand during san francisco weed week. >> there's definitely a lot of saturation, but because we bet on quality and we didn't bet on quantity when it came to
shawn chitnis is live this morning at golden gate park with more on the outlook for the industry and shawn, i just kind of wonder if for nostalgia sake people won't still show up a little bit. >> reporter: hey reed, good morning. well, at least right now. we have robin williams meadow almost all to ourselves. but yeah, i think you are right. we know that san francisco police are planning for that. they are actually going to be upping their staffing this weekend for a variety of 4/20 event...
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our shawn chitnis is live this morning with more on how artificial intelligence helps revitalize really the look of businesses to get people back out on the block. shawn, what a cool story. >> reporter: hey reed, good morning. yeah, it's really cool to know that this design company is using ai to help create more inviting and attention getting store fronts. and what's really special about this, all of the businesses that hope to benefit from this are right next to each other so they can have that community feel. and we know this program is successful because they've already used it in other parts of the city as well as in spain. the appeal of the excelsior district to coffee shop owner lea sabado was in the history of this neighborhood. a chance to add her family's story to one of the most diverse communities in the city. >> i wanted to settle and lay roots and a foundation for myself as -- a woman of color. a multiracial background. and i have kids now. >> reporter: when she and her husband saw the chance to build a business here, offering a coffee shop experience no one else was provi
our shawn chitnis is live this morning with more on how artificial intelligence helps revitalize really the look of businesses to get people back out on the block. shawn, what a cool story. >> reporter: hey reed, good morning. yeah, it's really cool to know that this design company is using ai to help create more inviting and attention getting store fronts. and what's really special about this, all of the businesses that hope to benefit from this are right next to each other so they can...
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shawn chitnis has more on the impact it has in our community and the people who do the work. >> reporter: cara has been a volunteer for the american red cross for more than 20 years. >> what speaks to me the most is the fact that we are literally going out there and saving lives. >> reporter: her time working in the northern california coastal region lets her work in san francisco but has always sent her across the country to serve those in need. >> i feel like i fell in love with the people and i fell in love with the fact that i could help at any time i wanted. >> reporter: she started volunteering in 2002 after 9/11 inspired her to get more involved and do more for her country. one of the first tasks caro took on was helping families connect with each other over the phone using her skills as a spanish speaker. three years later she would be part of the team from our area to respond to hurricane katrina. >> it was a life-changing experience. at first, i was a bit -- you know, scared. but then later as i got to meet my fellow volunteers it became extremely reregarding. >> reporter: she
shawn chitnis has more on the impact it has in our community and the people who do the work. >> reporter: cara has been a volunteer for the american red cross for more than 20 years. >> what speaks to me the most is the fact that we are literally going out there and saving lives. >> reporter: her time working in the northern california coastal region lets her work in san francisco but has always sent her across the country to serve those in need. >> i feel like i fell in...
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shawn chitnis has more on the impact it has in our community and the people that do the work. >> reporter: caro dratva has been a volunteer for the american red cross for more than 20 years. >> what speaks to me the most is the fact that we are literally going out there and saving lives. >> reporter: her time working in the northern california coastal region lets her work in san francisco, but has also sent her across the country to serve those in need. >> i feel like i fell in love with the people and i fell in love with the fact that i could help at any time i wanted. >> reporter: she started volunteering in 2002 after 9/11 inspired her to get more involved and do more for her country. one of the first tasks caro took on was helping families connect with each other over the phone using her skills as a spanish speaker. three years later, she would be part of the team from our area to respond to hurricane katrina. >> it was a life-changing experience. at first, i was a bit -- you know, scared. but then later as i got to meet my fellow volunteers, it became extremely rewarding. >> reporter
shawn chitnis has more on the impact it has in our community and the people that do the work. >> reporter: caro dratva has been a volunteer for the american red cross for more than 20 years. >> what speaks to me the most is the fact that we are literally going out there and saving lives. >> reporter: her time working in the northern california coastal region lets her work in san francisco, but has also sent her across the country to serve those in need. >> i feel like i...
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shawn chitnis is live this morning with more on how artificial intelligence helps revitalize the look of businesses to get people back to the block. good morning, shawn. >> reporter: hey reed, good morning, yeah, it's a really cool program they are bringing here to this particular neighborhood. it's a design company that is using that technology to help some designers to work with these small businesses and what they want to do is help them so that their store fronts have a little bit more fresh look to them and they're able to get a little bit more attention. it's a program they're using in other parts of the city as well as in spade. the appeal of the exception your district to coffee shop owner leah was in the history of this neighborhood. a chance to add her family's story to one of the most diverse communities in the city. >> i wanted to settle and lay roots in a foundation for myself as -- a woman of color. a multiracial background. and i have kids now. >> reporter: when she and her husband saw the chance to build a business here, offering a coffee shop experience no one else wa
shawn chitnis is live this morning with more on how artificial intelligence helps revitalize the look of businesses to get people back to the block. good morning, shawn. >> reporter: hey reed, good morning, yeah, it's a really cool program they are bringing here to this particular neighborhood. it's a design company that is using that technology to help some designers to work with these small businesses and what they want to do is help them so that their store fronts have a little bit...
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shawn chitnis got a preview of the work of some local artists featured in the show who hope to shine a bright light on san francisco and the bay area. >> art has always been a leader and a unifying force whenever there have been challenging times. >> reporter: cheryl is an artist who has lived in the bay area for 12 years. and one of the challenges she sees currently, her community framed with negative images too often. so she is painting a picture of her home in a positive perspective. >> san francisco's really been thriving. and anyone who takes a look at all of the great artworks, a lot of new businesses, and galleries, which have opened in san francisco since the pandemic, is really a story of resilience and recovery after the pandemic. >> reporter: she's curated a collection of pieces at the 2024 san francisco art fair with other local artists. their work united in the message, we didn't get the memo. because in their eyes, and through their art, the doom loop narrative doesn't tell the whole story. they say the bay area has so much to celebrate including nature. >> we are all p
shawn chitnis got a preview of the work of some local artists featured in the show who hope to shine a bright light on san francisco and the bay area. >> art has always been a leader and a unifying force whenever there have been challenging times. >> reporter: cheryl is an artist who has lived in the bay area for 12 years. and one of the challenges she sees currently, her community framed with negative images too often. so she is painting a picture of her home in a positive...
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. >> because gianna and nicole are not here, i'm shawn chitnis and i'm going to try to fill in for them. >> i'm so glad and you know what? listened to beyonce's cowboy carter album. >> all morning long. >> to get ready for your energy. he is a beyonce stan. >> a member of the bee hive. really all of that chat a little bit in the morning but first of all live outside and climb to the top of the mark. open up the windows and see what the friday is offering us. that's just another postcard view of this beautiful bay area and san francisco in particular. let's talk to jess right now about what the weekend forecast will be. >>> ooh. it's not that bad this morning. but boy is it going to look different right around the corner and by the way i thought it was beyhive. not beehive. let's wake up all the way down into the santa clara valley. clear conditions. i'm going to show you the daytime highs in just a bit. boy, it's a will the cooler today compared to just the past few days where we had 80s in the inland areas and upper 60s lower 70s along the coast. now here's the reason why we have such
. >> because gianna and nicole are not here, i'm shawn chitnis and i'm going to try to fill in for them. >> i'm so glad and you know what? listened to beyonce's cowboy carter album. >> all morning long. >> to get ready for your energy. he is a beyonce stan. >> a member of the bee hive. really all of that chat a little bit in the morning but first of all live outside and climb to the top of the mark. open up the windows and see what the friday is offering us. that's...
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shawn chitnis has some historic photos that can help us appreciate that time in san francisco. >> reporter: scenes from more than a century ago offer a snapshot into the destruction that consumed san francisco in 1906. from a major earthquake and the fire that started soon after. >> i'm born and raised near san francisco. and i love our first responders and i love our history of san francisco. and this was a great way for me to contribute back to the city and keep the history of our first responders all the different departments, alive. >> reporter: david cruz is with the guardians of the city. an organization that preserves the history of first responders in san francisco. >> remembering our history, remembering the survivors, remembering those who perished, is an incredible way for us to remember who we are as a city, how resilient we are as a city, as we continue to move forward today. >> reporter: and as events this week mark 118 years since the 1906 earthquake and fire, reminders of the impact on the city can be found everywhere. including the san francisco elk club lodge number 3. it
shawn chitnis has some historic photos that can help us appreciate that time in san francisco. >> reporter: scenes from more than a century ago offer a snapshot into the destruction that consumed san francisco in 1906. from a major earthquake and the fire that started soon after. >> i'm born and raised near san francisco. and i love our first responders and i love our history of san francisco. and this was a great way for me to contribute back to the city and keep the history of our...
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shawn chitnis has a look at the positive effects organizers want for businesses and neighborhoods and visitors. watch. ♪ ♪ >> reporter: story rose and the hot mess are heating up the scene along market street on this thursday outside sam's american eatery. >> we're having a great time doing this. really you see people from every walk of life going down the street. >> reporter: a twist on the tradition of busing where street performers play muse nick public places hoping for tips. busket is a campaign to ask instead for more people to visit or stick around in san francisco's mid market neighborhood. >> we are trying to let people know hey, no, we're still here. we're still doing stuff. there's still -- artists here. >> reporter: tory loves it makes live music more accessible at a time when so little remains affordable in the city. >> i think the changes down here are truly felt. >> reporter: but also a chance to give mid market a second look. the mid market foundation which organized the campaign as part of its market street arts initiative says the neighborhood is making a comebac
shawn chitnis has a look at the positive effects organizers want for businesses and neighborhoods and visitors. watch. ♪ ♪ >> reporter: story rose and the hot mess are heating up the scene along market street on this thursday outside sam's american eatery. >> we're having a great time doing this. really you see people from every walk of life going down the street. >> reporter: a twist on the tradition of busing where street performers play muse nick public places hoping...
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