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table and what it could mean for those living on the street. people are insulted and disgusted. state farm dropping thousands of policies. a closer look at the zip codes losing coverage. the changes are coming faster than the fire. why the largest home insurer is making that radical switch. >> they are trying to trim down their exposure to remain solid. we should acknowledge their presence. a city recognizing the tribe that called the land home. >> i am so grateful the city is doing this. good evening . students didn't hold out , they spoke up with safety concerns. san jose is taking action. the city council of the dancing restrictions on homeless camps in rvs near schools, including
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a rule that would create a buffer zone to keep tenants away from campuses. the ordinance would allow the city to enforce the rule discussed more than one year ago. that is when parents and students ask the city to step in. >> this is the entrance to -- collegiate. it borders independence high school on educational park drive. just a few feet away, almost 1 dozen rvs , homes for some of san jose's more than 4500 on housed residents. >> for the past 1.5 years, we have been involved in advocacy surrounding safety and security. >> reporter: alfredo fernandez is a senior and said some of the people living in rvs have scared classmates. >> she was cat called by one of the residents living here. that made me realize how severe
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the issue has gotten and how we need immediate solution. >> reporter: they started parking around the school during the pandemic. he said he met with the mayor to talk about the concerns. something the mayor addressed today. >> they were walking past the encampments and sometimes being harassed on the way. for having break-ins on campus. to even found needles on the picnic table and they asked what can we do? >> the answer is new ordinances. one that would prevent tent encampments within 150 feet and the other would allow oversized vehicles and rvs to be towed if they pose to public safety risk, including being parked near schools. >> she started parking here a few weeks ago, she was out of options.
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>> we don't have a place to go. >> she wants to go one of the safe sites but the rv has been ticketed to the point she can't renew registration without paying past-due tickets. she can't park in that parking lot until she gets her rv registered. >> we are not advocating for the criminalization. also advocating for a solution that benefits the on housed. >> the final vote is may 21. >> the city said it will focus efforts around independence high school as well as -- elementary school and challenger schools campus.
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they have not been keeping track of the money it spends on the crisis. it was san jose, san diego in the state overall. they spent $24 billion to fund 30 programs, over a five-year period while the number of people on the streets jumped to 171,000 people. that accounts for one third of all on housed people in the country. california is not consistently tracking whether any programs are working. the number of beds and people using services may not even be accurate. the state senator requested the audit last year after touring a large homeless encampment. >> how much is getting to the end user in the official as possible.
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>> the senator also said the audit highlights the need to improve data and transparency on both state and local levels. of the initiatives, and found that only two of them are cost-effective. one that converts hotel rooms and one that provides housing related to court. one of the most obvious solutions , build more housing. san jose is seeing a boom in a particular type. >> we looked into the idea of a garage. especially with the accelerated permitting process. coming up, why the units could be the key to creating a bigger housing inventory. a suspect is in custody after a police chase led to multiple crashes. it started
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on filbert and ended right here at market street and arlington. there is a large police presence in a u-haul van that crashed into the side of the building. it is not clear which vehicle police were chasing. it collided with multiple cars. in oakland, firefighters were busy battling a garage fire. the chopper was over the scene as firefighters were putting out any remaining claims. it happened on montclair avenue in cleveland street. then it spread to the house next door. no reports of any injuries. residents got a warning about ongoing flaring at the chevron refinery. it is the
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lowest in severity and it will not have any health impact on the community. the wildfires are having a huge impact on every homeowner. some have a hard time finding coverage at all. many more will soon be looking. >> this quiet neighborhood is one of many that's about to get a rude awakening about the state of homeowners insurance. >> it is lined with lovely and expensive homes. when he moved here, he got a surprise from his insurance company, state farm. >> we thought we would just rollover the policy. they told us they wouldn't ensure here.
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they were not writing policies in the area. >> in july, more than half of the 152 state farm policy holders will be told that their insurance will not be renewed. the company published a map showing where other non-renewals will take place. carl sussman explains why it is happening. >> they were writing in areas that most would not have written and ever. we were perplexed on what that move was. it is for non-renewing homes in above average for fire risk. in one zip code, more than 65% of policies will be ending. in the entire state, the area with the most policies not
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being renewed is orinda and contra costa county. policies will not be continued. >> the changes are coming faster than the fire. >> finding home insurance has become so erratic that he is advising people to look for coverage before they start househunting. >> people are insulted or upset. besides being expensive, the program has become so overwhelmed that it can take weeks to get a quote. operators say one big wildfire could throw it into insolvency. >> some may literally have no choices. they would have to
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talk with the broker to get a policy through lloyd's of london. it could be 40 or $50,000 per year. >> estate is looking to change regulations that would allow insurers to price policies on a home by home basis. it should track them back to the market allowing them to assess risk on more factors than the zip code. >> it is not a cancellation. current policy holders will retain coverage until the contracts expire. >> at least half a dozen insurers have taken similar action on pulling or limiting coverage. it is a problem
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across the state. lawmakers introduced bills to crack down on this. several of the bills aimed to help different agencies coordinate better against thieves. one bill would allow thieves to be charged with a felony based on the combined value of stolen property and another stiffen penalties if a worker was hurt . it would also keep repeat offenders and people committing organized retail crime in custody. >> it has become pronounced. just a few weeks ago that shows how emboldened folks are. >> the package includes seven measures with five or so of them being added. no word on when the vote will be held.
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still ahead, honoring its history. the city taking steps to acknowledge indigenous people that lived on the land.
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it's been really fun seeing what everyone's doing with the extra money they save. nice shirt. just got back from vacation. a butler? super nice guy. i got to start using the app. it is becoming more of a concept to see land
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acknowledgment statements adopted at universities, schools and public buildings. a city is taking it further. the city of lafayette unveiled two projects that symbolize the commitment to honoring indigenous heritage. we caught up with a woman that said it is a gesture that goes a long way. >> these words painted on a utility box in lafayette. >> it brings the feeling of pride. i feel so grateful the city is doing this. >> they were there as leaders unveiled not just one but two gestures of respect to honor the indigenous heritage and rich history long before lafayette existed. first the raffle with the official acknowledgment statement and illustration of women.
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>> they are recognizing where we are and who the land belonged to. second, two street signs on mount diablo that now include -- . >> it is part of culture and history. >> there is so much more meaning. >> the kent city consulted with elders , to pay respect. >> the descendents walk with us today. it was public signage and history. >> although a different one than the ones recognized here.
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>> to step outside and see a native representation. b two signs of respect. city leaders hope others will take note of. >> she helped write the land acknowledgment statement. she is headed to berkeley where she plans to major in native american studies. the berkeley mayor, hopped on an e bike to celebrate a major expansion in parts of alameda county. they are expanding the bike share program that runs with lyft. and then two dozen docking stations. the expansion will
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encourage people to use other forms of transportation in the community. >> making it more likely that people use transit every day. it is a healthy way to add more transit as well. >> many of the docking stations are near bart or muni stops. they can also access the bikes using the clipper card. it is the -- post office on stuart street. alex padilla and laphonza butler proposed the bill saying feinstein is a towering figure. life has changed in israel and gaza since the hamas attack. also a special sisterhood striving for change.
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>> they have met for more than 20 years with one mission. finding common ground. how they are using the power conversation to build a better world. coming up, if you enjoy the day you will get two more days like it. rain for the weekend.
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normally you go to the airport to travel. right now, the runways at lax are looking pretty good. purple and yellow flowers around the airport. some plants even appear to be -- known as african daisies. i probably butchered that name. >> they are all over the city. the whole city is having a super bloom. 80s.
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>> we were looking up a map between the commercial break. starting first today making it to 70 degrees. if you are out at all here or anywhere, look how clear the day is. high pressure is also putting a cap on the atmosphere. less, the satellite imagery. the next few days just like that. what a gorgeous day. that snowpack sitting at 110% of average.
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this is us right now. let's do the numbers first. that i will show you how it will rain on saturday. there is a dramatic change. it will rain most of saturday. this is the map we were looking at. going to 81. #half moon bay, mid to upper 60s. san francisco is still doing the 70s. when we think about thursday, thursday has the potential to tom the numbers. that will be determined by whether or not the system will slow down. let's get into the details. we will track that system.
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this will bring cold air with it. not as cold as the last system. it doesn't look likely for that. it does coulis down to the 50s. it goes down a bit on resolution. that storm is coming for us. it has perfect game. it is right off the coast. it throws that band of rain over the bay. see that timestamp hemic that gets us through saturday morning. maybe even lingering into sunday. this is a cut off lowe which means it is not tied
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into storm track. let's give this until we are three days out. we will get more specific. saturday is the more likely day. maybe one half inch to 1 inch. and a few scattered showers left over. sunday is important. it is the second half of the weekend. we are just calling it a few showers. you can see how we will warm up. we can't take rain out of the forecast completely. hopefully we will do that. a bunch of 80s to start. 58 here. when we come back - lift the clouds off of...
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their headlining a concert with deft tones . that will be at polo field. the weekend after outside lands , other bands will be joining. presale tickets go on sale thursday followed by general sale friday. then more concerts in the works. we leave you with a birthday celebration. a man in peru may be the oldest person on earth. he is turning 124 years old. the government said they are helping him apply to the guinness world records for verification. he has several years on the current record holder. the 117-year-old spanish woman. he is 124. the evening news is next. >> you have failed your son, and you have failed us all. >> they blame everyone but themselves. >> the blood of our children is on your hands, too. >> norah: a landmark

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