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from cbs news bay area, this is the morning edition. >> major changes for a popular east bay fair this weekend, why some people looking for fun might need a chaperone. as the battle over clearing out san francisco homeless camps makes its way to the u.s. supreme court, we'll introduce you to a native san franciscan on a mission to clean up the streets while providing help to those who truly need it. and a giant milestone for a northern california landmark, we will take you to the santa cruz beach boardwalk as the oldest wooden roller coaster in

the state roles to a new century. good morning, it is great to have you with us today, it is saturday, may 18th, i'm max darrow. let's start with a quick check of the weather. >> low clouds and fog out there this morning, those are going to retreat to the coast , temperatures are going to warm up further inland with high temperatures reaching the low to mid 70s, it is going to be 60s elsewhere for the highs around the bay with temperatures along the coast reaching the upper 50s this afternoon. everyone gets a little more sunshine with slightly warmer temperatures on sunday. it might be a good weekend to check out the contra costa fair, they made some big changes to keep families safe after some big problems last year. watch. this video is from and all help brawl at the fair last may, things got so bad that organizers decided they had to take action for this year, so their idea was

chaperones. we were wondering how it was going so far, so we sent andrea nakano to antioch to check it out. >> reporter: this policy was put in place last year after several fights broke out in one day, the fair board in the off-season made it official to continue enforcing this policy for all four days of the fair so if you are 18 and under, you have to have a chaperone that is at least 25 years old to get inside. the contra costa county fair is back open for its 88th year, bethany is a chaperone, she brought her 12-year-old son and a couple of his friends. she says it is nothing like it was last year. >> we were here last year and there were a lot of fights and it got kind of sketchy for the night, so i really didn't feel safe. >> reporter: she was here with her entire family last year when she witnessed one of the fights. >> we were in the smaller kids

area and i don't know what happened but it was like a big swarm of people and they were knocking over the railing. >> reporter: joe ringel is the ceo of the contra costa county fair. >> it is a celebration for the county. >> reporter: the fair hasn't seen the large afterschool crowd but something had to keep the fair enjoyable for everyone. >> we were seeing a lot of teenagers just getting dropped off and had nothing to do cause problems. so we wanted it to feel safer for everybody coming to the fair. >> reporter: among the teenagers, the chaperone policy is getting mixed reviews. >> this is a place where kids go to have fun and get away from their parents and i feel like the chaperone policy takes away from that. >> i feel like we have had a lot of dangerous incidents at the park, so now that we have this new rule, it is going to keep it safer and more fun for everyone else. >> reporter: most of the families love the policy and

hope it is here to stay, she has been impressed with how the staff has been enforcing the policy inside the fair. >> we have been stopped by security a couple times, just making sure the kids are with me and everything is good. >> the fair runs through sunday at the county fairgrounds in antioch. beta breakers is coming back tomorrow morning in san francisco, so these are some of our favorite outfits from last year's race that we could show on tv because as many of us know, sometimes the preferred outfit of choice at the run is no outfit at all. the seven mile race starts at 8:00 on sunday morning near maine and howard streets and it ends at ocean beach. rest of the entrances to golden gate park will be closed as well. street closures start tonight. the south bay's largest water agency is considering a law that would ban homeless and cantons along creeks, it has become a environment of hazard

with a number of camps polluting the waterways with trash and toxic chemicals, campers could face fines up to $500 and 30 days in jail. the final vote is expected next month. the issue of whether san francisco's encampments can be cleared out has made its way to the supreme court. lauren toms went along with a man who cleans up encampments and gives us a look of his day today. >> this encampment is about to be torn down. and to most people it may look like another case of cardboard boxes being used by people to camp, to darrell, it is a clear sign of improvement. >> six month ago, both sides of the street was lined with structures like the one over here. >> reporter: it is a daunting task and one of the least desirable jobs in the city, the smell alone would turn off most instantly, but he sees his worth in the process.

>> i'm doing work that other workers throughout the city refused to do. because it is so tedious, you are dealing with hazardous materials, you are dealing with human feces, you are dealing with urine, with the unknown substances. needles, and not many city employees want to do with that. >> reporter: he's on a mission to not only restore the city streets to the beauty beneath but provide dignity to the process. that hasn't always been the case. >> they would just throw it all away, you know, like no respect, no communication. >> reporter: and the encampment belonged to john, he spent most of his life unhoused in the mission but today, the multiagency team is tasked with cleaning the area. this process of clearing the end cantons has seen a huge overhaul in the

last five years but remains a controversial process at the center of the supreme court battle over who can legally live on the streets. >> as long as they respect us, then we respect them, we can clean up and go. >> reporter: 72 hours ago and flyers like these were posted alerting those in the area when this cleaning would take lace. but each experience is unique, here an individual with mental illness is resistant to the process. an encounter that is becoming more common as they carefully go through items both cherished and soiled. >> they are taking personal items, this would be the personal items that they are talking about throwing away, some of it was unsalvageable. >> reporter: this situation was on the verge of escalating but quickly dampened when a firefighter steps in. the man accepted housing and services.

a test of how this process is intended to work. and in a rare case of added red tape, having a positive effect. >> it makes me feel happy because we are making positive progress, we are not just moving individuals, we are offering them services, we are offering them a chance to get out of their situation and into a better situation. and it gives us an opportunity in the process to actually clean and sanitize the streets as well. >> reporter: tossing soiled items and policies behind to make room for cleaner times ahead. it is 6:08 on this saturday morning, still ahead, it is a fixture in the community that relies on tourist dollars, the historic pier is slowly being pieced back together after it was torn in two more than a year ago by storms. we have a timetable for its reopening. a raccoon has found itself

on the field. >> the crowd goes wild for a new soccer sensation, meet the raccoon that showed off some impressive moves at an mls game. and let's take you outside with a look at san francisco this saturday morning, a little bit of a foggy start to the day, we will check in with paul when we come back, stick around.

welcome back, it is 6:12, a deadly storm struck the southeast part of texas, at least four people have been killed so far in power has been knocked out for about 1 million. here is a look at what happened in houston, the storm rod went up to 100 miles per hour in the area. rhodes left covered in glass and debris, the city is in recovery mode, city leaders say it could take a lot of time. >> we are going to have to talk about this disaster in weeks, not days. >> crews are working to get power back on for the residents of both texas and in louisiana. the residents are also hit with hurricane force winds. the weekend has arrived and

things are looking pretty good, this morning's fog is going to retreat to the coast, a typical midday weather pattern is going to stick around for the next couple of days, cool today and a little bit warmer for the second half of the weekend tomorrow, more of a warm-up for monday and tuesday but still a quiet weather pattern prevailing and then things are going to cool off a little bit. no moisture but cooler temperatures as we are looking ahead to memorial day weekend. we will start with the marine layer, the fog is going to be backing up to the coast towards midday but along the coast it is going to be tough to shake, a better chance for coastal areas to see a little bit more sunshine on sunday. let's take a look at the forecast for the giants game as they have gained two of their series against the colorado rockies, first pitch is at 1:05 this afternoon, 60 degrees and staying in the low 60s for the rest of the day. let's take a look at the rest of the map, it is going to be in the mid-to-upper 70s for the santa clara valley, 78 degrees in san jose, far inland in the

east bay, that is where we find the warmest locations, 80 degrees in antioch. the coast only in the upper 50s for half moon bay . temperatures for san francisco and oakland topping out in the 60s, very close to average, temperatures in the north bay not quite as warm because once again, the fog and low cloud cover is going to be a little bit more stubborn and keeping a lid on how much temperatures are going to warm up. further down the line, memorial day and the weekend is right around the corner, you can see a warm-up in store for san francisco early next week with temperatures close to 70 on tuesday and low average sunday and monday and it is more of a roller coaster as you get away from the water. livermore shows temperatures above 80 degrees on tuesday but barely cracking 70 for memorial day weekend, no worries of any rain but just a color pattern in place for the unofficial

start of summer. the temperatures are going to be in the low to mid 80s by monday and tuesday on a widespread basis, and we do have that retreat to near average temperatures by the end of the next workweek as we get ready to head into memorial day weekend. the ups and downs are not going to be quite as prevalent around the bay but temperatures get into the low to mid 70s for a few days, that qualifies for a warm spell this time of year and additional sunshine overhead or even coastal parts of the bay area, more of a mix of clouds and sun for monday and tuesday and by wednesday, thursday and friday than a gray is back in place. this morning we have an update on the repairs to the iconic capitola wharf, the 855 foot long wooden structure is nearly ready to reopen after a $10 million renovation. work began last september after the beloved wharf was battling the storms, now there are new pilings reinforcing it, it has been widened up to 26 feet in

some places, the wharf is scheduled to reopen on august 14th. another local landmark is marking a milestone, if you grew up in northern california, chances are you have likely been to the santa cruz beach boardwalk, there's nothing more iconic about the boardwalk them this one right here, the giant dipper. the wooden roller coaster is one of the oldest in the state and it just turned 100. >> reporter: there's something to be said about the way it sounds. and the way it looks. >> i like the adrenaline when you first go on the roller coaster, it is really fun to see the view. >> reporter: with a view like this, elevation about 70 feet above sea level, you can't help but smile. >> you saw my reaction. >> reporter: the giant dipper ,

the wooden roller coaster at the santa cruz beach boardwalk standing the test of time and leading a lasting mark on thrill seekers. >> what kind of feelings do you get when you ride the giant dipper? >> i just feel the excitement with all the other people, just waiting in line, the rush of it. >> it has that excitement without the complete terror. >> reporter: these are the feelings of just a few people we met after they got off the giant dipper just shy of the 100 year anniversary. >> how do you keep a roller coaster rolling for 100 years. >> we take good care of it, we have a dedicated team of mechanics that work on the giant roller coaster and the other roller coasters every single day. >> reporter: roller coaster mechanics like neil accompanied me on my ride, he walks the tracks every single day. >> they are doing everything it takes to keep this running, they are an amazing team, we are very proud of them. >> reporter: 147 days ago, it

took several days to open, it became one of the most popular roller coasters in the country and was named a national historic landmark in 1987. over the years, big blockbusters have featured the giant dipper including the santa cruz classic, the lost boys. >> it just lets you experience the coaster along with the actors. >> reporter: more special than hollywood is the connection of a roller coaster that has been around for a century. >> it is nostalgic, it reminds me of when i was a kid and my parents took me on the giant dipper. >> a few years ago my great-grandmother came with me, we went together and it was such a moment. >> i went on this with my son, and people pass that tradition from family member to family

member. >> as we move to the next century, the question remains, what will the next 100 years bring? >> our plans are to do the exact same thing we have done for the last 100 years which is run it every day, every summer in santa cruz, it'll be rolling for another 100 years. >> that was the first roller coaster i ever went on as well, a special time. the official anniversary celebration starts today, 10:30 in the morning and there will be a fireworks show at the main beach at 9:00 tonight. coming up, the newest wnba team hasn't even played a game yet, but there's going to be a big crowd when they hi

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after dropping their home series to the dodgers earlier in the week, the giants desperately needed a win, so the last thing that fans wanted to see was this, estrada falls to the ground in pain, the training staff is getting used to this, coming out to take a look. luckily just a stinger and he must've felt okay because a couple pitches later, he does this, laser shot into the left field bleachers, reaching the first, and they have the lead. but the player of the game was luis matos, more than enough, that is a double, he drove in five runs on the night, the giants win 10-5. to say that i was genuinely shocked to wake up on friday morning and see that scotty shepler had been arrested, that was an understatement, he was arrested trying to get into the

course, reportedly trying to avoid a fatal scene, ended with him in handcuffs and a felony assault charge, after being put in that jumpsuit, he returned less than an hour before his teatime, he barely warmed up and he was rattled, you would never know it by watching him play. he sunk the approach shot on his opening hole. he got to 9 under for the tournament. now as for the off the course stuff, -- >> my situation will get handled, it was a chaotic situation and a big misunderstanding and i can't comment on any of the specifics of it so i feel like they are going to be disappointed. i feel like my head is still spinning, i can explain what happened this morning. i did

spend some time stretching in a jail cell, that was a first for me, it was a part of my warm-up, i was just waiting. >> as for the players that didn't get arrested friday morning, colin has another major in his sites this week, morikawa shot a 65, one off the lead. he is now 12 under for the tournament, and that is it for sports, have a great day. a golden state team is already scoring big, the newest wnba team tells us they have received more than 10,000 season-ticket deposits, they have been pouring in since the brand launch on tuesday. the valkyries are hosting a free block party to celebrate the team today at the wright city. the party is free but tickets are required.

the crowd went wild at a philadelphia soccer game earlier this week, fans were cheering like a star player that just kicked in the winning goal that it wasn't because of a player, watch. >> the raccoon is now evading even more of the individuals trying to capture him, there's three or four people around him, this is just massive entertainment. at what point are we rooting for him? they got him. they got the raccoon. >> that a raccoon on the run delayed the philadelphia union game against new york for about three minutes. it took about 10 workers to transfer the raccoon into another trash can and remove the raccoon from the field. phillies fans at least had something to cheer about since their home team lost the game. and it didn't take long for people to start to capitalizing on that raccoon's

star power, topps released a new trading card showing him in full stride across the field with his name, rakeeno. coming up, the push to bring two pandas to the san francisco zoo , just ahead. and trader joe's officially arriving in hayes valley, the popular grocery store chain had its grand opening, we will take you inside and show you why locals in this neighborhood are really celebrating. here is a look at the golden gate bridge on this saturday morning, a foggy start to the day but always a marvelous site.

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from cbs news bay area, this is the morning edition. >> welcome back, thanks for joining us, i'm max darrow. let's start with a quick check on the weather with chief meteorologist, paul heggen. >> low clouds and fog this morning, those are going to retreat midday. it is going to be 60s for the bay with temperatures along the coast reaching the upper 50s this afternoon, everybody gets a little more sunshine with slightly warmer temperatures on

sunday. the weekend is here, the perfect time to hit the road and explore, iconic stretches of california coastal highways, there is one in particular that is finally back open to visitors from the bay area, highway one reopened on friday, this is ahead of schedule. the road was shut down about a month and a half ago after a storm triggered a landslide and a chunk of it fell off into the ocean. people who lived or worked there were only allowed in and out twice per day in convoys. the reopening opens up excess of three of big sur's state parks, visitors now welcome, the camping will not open until next thursday. and not everybody has equal access to state parks and the great outdoors but a former teacher from oakland is trying to change that. he is opening up new experiences for teenagers through nature. >> reporter: growing up in

mexico, caesar spent weekends sleeping under the stars, hiking the hills and soaking in the mist from waters off of baja. a former teacher turned his passion for the outdoors into what is becoming his lifelong mission, to bring the joy of nature to inner-city children in oakland who see more concrete in a day than green for most of their lives. >> when they are in the outdoors, they forget about all of their worries and problems, it gives them arrest. it makes your body more relaxed, you feel less stressed out. >> reporter: but they have a nonprofit catering to marginalize neighborhoods in oakland, not only do reservations for some of the states idyllic and most sought after campsites have to get booked halfway in a year in advance, there's other

roadblocks, too. >> the national park service's most recent survey found just 13% of visitors in 2018 were latino. and in 2020, 67% of latinos living in nature deprived areas with little access to parks, that is why he coordinates trips, hikes, kayaks and more for children and their families. >> all of those activities together create a new mind-set. >> reporter: he is breaking barriers one trail at a time, bringing the joy of nature to some kids that need it the most. >> it is different because your relationship to the place, to each other, and also with yourself. >> it is like being i■n relationship with another planet, with only the sky above them.

>> tutors and other student workers are planning to strike starting monday, they say it is in response to the university crackdown on pro-palestinian demonstrations. uc santa cruz is calling the strike illegal saying it directly violates the no strike clause in the contract with the university. looking at san francisco, mayor london breed kicks off her re-election campaign this morning and she is getting help from a famous voice, the former giants public answer at oracle park. today's event will include music and other local celebrities as well. the monday debate has been canceled, this comes after everyone decided to drop out. mayor london breed, the board of supervisors president, aaron peskin and the nonprofit all pulled out of the debate that was hosted by the nonprofit together sf. the organization has troubling ties to another candidate, former interim mayor, mark farrell.

and in may, the mayor's efforts to bring giant pandas from china to the city is now getting some pushback. the city needs to raise $25 million to care and house the animals at san francisco zoo, the board of supervisors voted to postpone the fundraising plans. the mayor's office says they will work with city departments and supervisors to make sure that they are able to secure private funding that they need to welcome the pandas. people living near the martinez refinery could see flaring until the end of the month, the company says they are wrapping up a major maintenance project and they need to restart the equipment. that could cause flaring until each unit is up and running. the refinery says they will try to prevent flaring during the restart process. cal fire is hard at work, 10 hand crews were in humboldt county, they are going to testing on how to respond to the front lines. they are

graded on everything from how they eat lunch to using the restroom properly. there was also a nearly three mile hike test. >> it is 2.8 miles, mainly uphill, so they are hocking with -- hiking with full gear, so we time them on that. it is about 65 minutes, and if you come in faster and you are hiking too fast, you need to pace yourself a little better, and over 70 minutes, then you are a little bit too slow and everybody keeps a proper spacing, 10 foot spacing and they communicate along the way about the hazards. >> that 10 feet of space is for safety because of all the gear including chainsaws they need to use because lives are on the line, firefighters have to take the test and pass. a new traders joe -- trader joe's store in hayes valley, they now have a supermarket within walking distance for

seniors. we spoke to the community about why this means so much to them. >> eddie and his dog have been living in hayes valley for the past four years. this is his first walk, outside his new local grocery store. >> i heard this morning it was quite busy. >> reporter: that is the captain of the new hayes valley trader joe's. she and about 70% of the stores crew members live in hayes valley. >> i'm a part of this neighborhood, so for me it is definitely great that i get to be a part of getting this community what we need. >> reporter: it has been more than a decade-long effort according to an association member i spoke with today, that included trader joe's receiving a special exemption to a local ban on retail

chains, a rule that helps small businesses stand out. paul has been living in hayes valley for 35 years. 18 years for casper and his cockatoo. >> he has been my best buddy. >> reporter: but, he worries local mom and pop shops will lose customers. >> unfortunately. but, you know , it is probably going to affect us. >> reporter: but, others think trader joe's offers more affordability to residents, where the inability to buy prices nearby could affect the higher prices. >> i understand it is like

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weather has been pushing wineries into the red. scientists say warming temperatures could make 70% of global wine regions unsuitable for great growing by the end of the century. now there's another threat that is pushing more northern california wineries to pull up their vines. >> reporter: jw moore vineyards has been growing grapes for more than 100 years and restricting them to wineries across northern california. but, operations manager, gary said that legacy is being threatened. and he had to tear out 30% of his vineyards. >> it is a really tough decision to pull them out. >> reporter: growers are facing competition from overseas suppliers as well as a drop in demand. >> a lot of old-timers around here that have been around for generations have never seen it this bad. >> reporter: the report shows wine shipments fell almost 9% in 2023, stores are adjusting

inventory as consumers face change, wine remains popular but younger generations are choosing from a wider selection. >> is not that they don't like wine, they just don't drink as much. >> reporter: millennial's enjoy a variety of options from beer and seltzer's to newer trends like ready to drink cocktails. >> certainly the rtd's would take people away and into something else, much more than the 90s. >> something like this today would grow over one inch or more. >> reporter: getting the younger americans is key. >> that is incumbent upon our industry to learn how we talk to this new generation. >> reporter: it's not just the u.s., global demand is also down , the wine has the test of time on its side, enjoyed for thousands of years and surviving plenty of changing

trends. if you grew up in the bay area, you may recognize the opening tune and opening visuals of the long-running kids show, brother buzz, the busy bee that taught us about kind manners and more. the show ran for many years, bringing a lot of smiles. so, it is soaring again, there is an exhibit at the sf public library that is opening up. bruce, thank you so much for joining me this morning, this is a special exhibit, how does it feel to have this exhibit to honor your father? >> it has been 75 years and counting, i'm very happy that it is here, it is interesting,

it was a very important time, which we had, and we were the center, the cultural center in san francisco at that particular time. >> absolutely. >> and brother buzz was the first program i've done, it started in 1972, so it was the first program that dealt with the environment and with kindness to animals, and the interesting thing about my father was, he knew nothing about animals. >> your father was an artist. >> yes, and he had to research, but what he did, he built all the puppets, he acted, he wrote all the scripts, he was also a narcissist, so in keeping with what he wanted to do. >> at this memorabilia, at this

exhibit, there are of course the puppets at the show, and we have one of them so people can take a look at this. bruce, you can probably explain this a little bit better than i can. >> this is grandpappy, he was an essential ongoing character in the show and it was very important for brother buzz to converse with, he would go talk to the animals and find out what was happening and in honeydew hollow and learn what it was that they needed. >> at the exhibit, people will be able to see characters like this directly from the show. >> yes, we have a number of puppets, and at the same time, i father also did classical marionettes. he took, he did classical marionettes shows, and he did all kinds of things, lighting effects, and as a

result, he really had what you would call living art in his shows. i was able to revise it and create a production of macbeth in 1980. >> it is fascinating to see the wide birth of art that your father was in and we are going to get to see some of that at this exhibit but he had a mural at coit tower, he was making art on the screen for viewers at home. just full-circle today, you being here today , the puppets are back on air, your father is being honored, how are you feeling today with this special moment? >> i am just very delighted, my former partner already saw the exhibit, he said is really tremendous. i'm looking forward to seeing it. >> if you want to check this out, it is going to be running

for a while, may 16th through the 18th, it'll be at the main branch, 100 larkin street. anything you want us to know before we go to break? >> i'm just happy to be here and i'm happy that it lasted, and i want to say thank you to kate, it wouldn't have happened without kate. i'm totally indebted to her. she has been a real godsend. >> thank you so much for being with us, let's take a look at the weather. the weekend has arrived and things are looking pretty good, the fog is going to retreat to the coast, a typical mid-may weather pattern will stick around, call today and a little bit warmer for the second half of the weekend tomorrow, more of a warm-up by monday and tuesday of next week but still a quiet weather pattern and things are going to cool off a little bit. no moisture but cooler temperatures as we are looking ahead to memorial day weekend. let's take a look at

the marine layer, the fog is going to be backing up to the coast towards midday but along the coast it is going to be tough to shake, you have a better chance for coastal parts to see a little more sunshine on sunday. let's take a look at this forecast for the giants game as they have gained two of the series against the rockies, first pitch is at 1:05 this afternoon, temperatures will stay in the low 60s. let's take a look at the rest of the map , it is going to be up into the mid-to-upper 70s for the santa clara valley, 78 degrees in san jose, one of the warmer spots around the region. east bay, that is where we find the warmest locations, 80 degrees in antioch, contrast that to the coast, only the upper 50s for half moon bay. temperatures for san francisco and oakland topping out to near 60, temperatures around the north bay not quite as warm because once again, the fog and low cloud cover is going to be a little bit more stubborn and keeping a lid on how much your

temperatures are going to warm up. further down the line, we have the 10-day forecast, memorial day weekend is right around the corner, you can see the little warm-up in store for san francisco early next week. with temperatures close to 70 on tuesday but back to below average by saturday, sunday and monday and more of a roller coaster as you get away from the water, the ten-day outlook for livermore shows temperatures above 80 degrees on tuesday but apparently barely cracking 70 for wednesday. inland temperatures are going to be in the low to mid 80s by monday and tuesday on a widespread basis. and we have that retreat to near average temperatures by the end of next workweek as we get ready to head into memorial day weekend. the ups and downs are not going to be quite as prevalent, 70s qualifies as a warm spell and there should be additional sunshine overhead for coastal parts of the bay

area. more of a mix of clouds and sun on monday and tuesday and the may gray is back in place and likely over memorial day weekend

as we celebrate aapi heritage month, japan town is poised to undergo a major facelift, proponents say it is a symbol of survival as other

relics have disappeared during decades of urban renewal. kenny choi got a look at what it once was, and what it will be for generations. >> reporter: diane vividly remembers when she would come here as a child every week. >> it was a place where you learn about your cultural heritage and i think that was very important for us. >> reporter: the san francisco native attended japanese language classes every saturday morning, so did generations before her with the language school opening in 1911. >> it was always a lively venue for many people. and then world war ii happened and everyone had to leave. >> reporter: it translates to golden gate institute, it became a processing center for japanese american citizens that started in 1942.

>> in exchange for giving their family name, they were given an i.d. number, they were no longer humans, they were a piece of government property. >> ever since the building, it was a kind of a symbol. >> reporter: a professor who specializes in cross-cultural studies says the racist policies of the san francisco school board mandated in 1906 that children of chinese, korean and japanese descent attend an oriental school in chinatown led by a massive effort of the japanese community. >> the japanese people gathered at kinmon gakuen. >> reporter: early educators taught newer immigrants, it became a central gathering place for the community but after world war ii, many of japan town started to fade away. >> when redevelopment came through and ripped apart a lot

of the homes and businesses, we were lucky that this building was spared. >> reporter: fellow board members secured city and state grants of 10 million to turn a dilapidated auditorium into a 21st century performing arts center, they say more is needed to modernize the rest of the building, recently landmarked by the city. >> this means bringing history to our future. >> reporter: sifting through old pictures reminds them of their past. >> it is really important for future generations to understand what struggles and what challenges our grandparents had to build this building and what their vision was for the future and we want to continue to keep the vision of community alive. >> reporter: it is bringing new life into an old part of japan town for the next generation. >> the school board members expect a groundbreaking and construction to begin sometime this year or next year, classes are offered every saturday and

they will continue during the makeover. you can watch the special, roots and resilience, an aapi celebration on may 24th at 4:00 p.m. on kpix and streaming on cbs news bay area.

people gathered in new york city on saturday, trying to take down the champion, joey chestnut. if you weren't hungry, you definitely won't be this morning after watching this, contestants put away more than 100 hot dogs, several gallons of water as well, all under the span of 10 minutes. to see who would take on the top eaters in the world in the final round of the famous hot dog eating contest on july 4th, he gulped down 35. >> to come here at times square, in front of you guys, it has been an amazing day.

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from cbs news bay area, this is the morning edition. >> major changes for a popular east bay fair this weekend, why people looking for fun might need a chaperone. and clearing