SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — In the middle of the night, a man broke into the San Francisco home belonging to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and attacked her husband, Paul, with a hammer. The suspect, identified as 42-year-old David DePape, was arrested. The case resulted in multiple charges on both a state and federal level and a closer look at security for American politicians and their families.

Here is a timeline of the events that began with the attack on Oct. 28, 2022.

Updates are usually posted weekdays by 7 pm

Dec 4, 2022

Paul Pelosi makes his first public appearance since the Oct. 28 attack. He and his wife, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, attend the Kennedy Center Honors in Washington, DC

Nov 17, 2022

Nancy Pelosi mentions the attack on her husband Paul as she announces that she will not seek a new leadership role among Democrats in Congress. In her speech, Nancy Pelosi said, “For my dear husband Paul, who’s been my beloved partner in life and my pillar of support, thank you. We’re all grateful for all the prayers and well wishes as he continues his recovery. Thank you you so much.” Her comments were met with applause from the people gathered in the chamber. They stood and clapped for nearly a minute. Bay Area Representative Zoe Lofgren, seated in the front row, could be seen wiping her eyes.

Nov 15, 2022

David DePape pleads not guilty to the two federal charges against him, attempted kidnapping and assault. He was brought into the federal courtroom guarded by five US Marshals and two San Francisco Sheriff Officers. His federal court appointed attorney is Angela Chuang. His next court appearance is scheduled for Nov. 30.

Nov 9, 2022

A federal indictment is handed up by a federal grand jury against David DePape. He is charged with attempted kidnapping as well as assault. Combined, the two charges carry a maximum sentence of 50 years in prison. The indictment reveals that the encounter between Pelosi, DePape, and police at the front door of the home, when Pelosi was struck with the hammer, unfolded within 15 seconds. The indictment says that DePape planned to use Speaker Pelosi to lure another individual he had targeted. Electronic evidence seized at DePape’s Richmond home shows that he had researched an address for that target, but the indictment did not identify the target by name. An additional target is also mentioned, but not named.

EXCLUSIVE: Former partner of accused Paul Pelosi attacker DePape reveals new details about suspect

Nov 4, 2022

A preliminary hearing date for suspect David DePape is set for Dec. 14 on the state charges leveled against him.

For the first time, Nancy Pelosi speaks about the attack on her husband, in a video update posted to her Team Pelosi YouTube page. “Thank you, thank you, thank you for your kind words, your prayers and your good wishes for Paul,” the speaker says. “It’s going to be a long haul, but he will be well. And it’s so tragic how it happened. But, nonetheless, we have to be optimistic. He’s surrounded by family, so that’s a wonderful thing.”

Nov 3, 2022

Six days after the attack, Paul Pelosi is released from Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital. He underwent surgery for a fractured skull, received treatment for injuries to his right arm as well as both hands, and is expected to recover. A statement from Nancy Pelosi says, “Paul remains under doctors’ care as he continues to progress on a long recovery process and convalescence. He is now home surrounded by his family who request privacy.”

Immigration officials say the suspect, David DePape, is in the US illegally and has overstayed a visa from Canada. ICE has lodged an immigration detainer against DePape. The detainer is unlikely to have an immediate impact since deportations often happen after criminal cases are resolved.

VIDEO: Who’s David DePape? What we know about suspect in attack on Nancy Pelosi’s husband at SF home

Nov 2, 2022

US Capitol Police had cameras outside of the home of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, but they were not monitored, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter. According to the sources, Capitol Police saw the flash of police lights on the camera, rewound the video, and saw the break-in.

Former neighbors of David DePape in the city of Richmond talk about the man they knew. They say he often worked as a handyman and describe him as quiet.

Nov 1, 2022

David DePape makes his first court appearance in this case in order to plead not guilty to six charges against him. This case is heard in a San Francisco courtroom and concerns charges at a state, not federal, level. DePape is being held without bail. He is being represented by public defender Adam Lipson.

A federal affidavit reveals graphic details about what unfolded inside the Pelosi house in the early morning hours of Oct. 28, 2022. It says Pelosi called 911 at 2:23 am to report a stranger inside his house. SFPD officers arrived at 2:31 am and encountered Pelosi and DePape inside the house, each with a hand on a hammer. “DEPAPE pulled the hammer from Pelosi’s hand and swung the hammer, striking Pelosi in the head. Officers immediately went inside and were able to restrain DEPAPE. While officers were restraining DEPAPE, Pelosi appeared to be unconscious on the ground.”

VIDEO: State Sen. Wiener remembers Pelosi attack suspect from 10 years ago; details death threats he’s faced

Pelosi spoke with SFPD officers while in the ambulance on his way to the hospital. He told officers he had never seen DePape before he woke him up and “stated he wanted to talk to ‘Nancy’.”

The affidavit describes an interview DePape gave SFPD: “DEPAPE stated that he was going to hold Nancy hostage and talk to her. If Nancy were to tell DEPAPE the ‘truth,’ he would let her go, and if she ‘lied,’ he was going to break ‘her kneecaps’…DEPAPE also later explained that by breaking Nancy’s kneecaps, she would then have to be wheeled into Congress, which would show other Members of Congress there were consequences to actions.” DePape says he broke into the house through a glass door by using a hammer. “DEPAPE had zip ties, tape, rope, and at least one hammer with him that morning. The evidence further shows that DEPAPE assaulted Mr. Pelosi with DEPAPE’s own hammer.”

The affidavit also mentions a witness who was working as a private security guard at a nearby house. The witness “saw an individual in all black, carrying a large black bag on his back, walking near the Pelosi residence” and soon after the witness “heard what sounded like banging on either a door or car and then heard the sirens within a minute or two.”

october 31, 2022

David DePape, the man suspected of attacking Paul Pelosi, is released from the hospital and booked into San Francisco jail. He suffered a dislocated shoulder during his arrest. He’s due in court for his first appearance Nov. 1.

RELATED: Former neighbors describe Paul Pelosi attack suspect David DePape as ‘quiet, evasive’

The San Francisco District Attorney’s office half announces a dozen felony charges against DePape including attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon, elder abuse, residential burglary, false imprisonment, and threatening the life or serious bodily harm to a public official. District Attorney Brooke Jenkins says the six felony charges carry sentences of 13 years to life in prison. DePape also faces federal charges including assault on the immediate family member of a federal official, which carries a maximum sentence of 30 years in prison. He was also charged with the attempted kidnapping of a federal official, which carried a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison.

october 29, 2022

Nancy Pelosi releases her first statement about the attack. In a post on Twitter, the House Speaker thanks people for their concern about her husband, Paul, saying “Thank you for your prayers for my husband and our family.” Paul Pelosi remains hospitalized.

David DePape’s former partner talks with ABC7 News and shares her concerns about DePape’s mental health issues. Oxane Taub, who goes by the name Gyspy, was a well-known local nudist activist who is currently imprisoned. The two have children together.

RELATED: Paul Pelosi attack: Security cameras at SF home not monitored at time of break-in, police confirm

october 28, 2022

Paul Pelosi is attacked inside his San Francisco home and hit with a hammer. His wife, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, was not home at the time of the attack. Outside their Pacific Heights house, broken glass is clearly visible by an exterior door.

Paul Pelosi, who is 82 years old, is admitted to Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and undergoes surgery to repair a skull fracture. He also has serious injuries to his right arm and both hands. A spokesman for Nancy Pelosi says doctors expect a full recovery. She arrives around 4 pm after flying in from Washington, DC

The suspect is arrested and also hospitalized. He is identified as 42-year-old David DePape. His current address is in Richmond, but he has past connections to the Berkeley art crowd and was involved in nude protests in San Francisco.

If you’re on the ABC7 News app, click here to watch live

Copyright © 2022 KGO-TV. All rights reserved.

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SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — In the middle of the night, a man broke into the San Francisco home belonging to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and attacked her husband, Paul, with a hammer. The suspect, identified as 42-year-old David DePape, was arrested. The case resulted in multiple charges on both a state and federal level and a closer look at security for American politicians and their families.

Here is a timeline of the events that began with the attack on Oct. 28, 2022.

Updates are usually posted weekdays by 7 pm

Nov 9, 2022

A federal indictment is handed up by a federal grand jury against David DePape. He is charged with attempted kidnapping as well as assault. Combined, the two charges carry a maximum sentence of 50 years in prison. The indictment reveals that the encounter between Pelosi, DePape, and police at the front door of the home, when Pelosi was struck with the hammer, unfolded within 15 seconds. The indictment says that DePape planned to use Speaker Pelosi to lure another individual he had targeted. Electronic evidence seized at DePape’s Richmond home shows that he had researched an address for that target, but the indictment did not identify the target by name. An additional target is also mentioned, but not named.

EXCLUSIVE: Former partner of accused Paul Pelosi attacker DePape reveals new details about suspect

Nov 4, 2022

A preliminary hearing date for suspect David DePape is set for Dec. 14 on the state charges leveled against him.

For the first time, Nancy Pelosi speaks about the attack on her husband, in a video update posted to her Team Pelosi YouTube page. “Thank you, thank you, thank you for your kind words, your prayers and your good wishes for Paul,” the speaker says. “It’s going to be a long haul, but he will be well. And it’s so tragic how it happened. But, nonetheless, we have to be optimistic. He’s surrounded by family, so that’s a wonderful thing.”

Nov 3, 2022

Six days after the attack, Paul Pelosi is released from Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital. He underwent surgery for a fractured skull, received treatment for injuries to his right arm as well as both hands, and is expected to recover. A statement from Nancy Pelosi says, “Paul remains under doctors’ care as he continues to progress on a long recovery process and convalescence. He is now home surrounded by his family who request privacy.”

Immigration officials say the suspect, David DePape, is in the US illegally and has overstayed a visa from Canada. ICE has lodged an immigration detainer against DePape. The detainer is unlikely to have an immediate impact since deportations often happen after criminal cases are resolved.

VIDEO: Who’s David DePape? What we know about suspect in attack on Nancy Pelosi’s husband at SF home

Nov 2, 2022

US Capitol Police had cameras outside of the home of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, but they were not monitored, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter. According to the sources, Capitol Police saw the flash of police lights on the camera, rewound the video, and saw the break-in.

Former neighbors of David DePape in the city of Richmond talk about the man they knew. They say he often worked as a handyman and describe him as quiet.

Nov 1, 2022

David DePape makes his first court appearance in this case in order to plead not guilty to six charges against him. This case is heard in a San Francisco courtroom and concerns charges at a state, not federal, level. DePape is being held without bail. He is being represented by public defender Adam Lipson.

A federal affidavit reveals graphic details about what unfolded inside the Pelosi house in the early morning hours of Oct. 28, 2022. It says Pelosi called 911 at 2:23 am to report a stranger inside his house. SFPD officers arrived at 2:31 am and encountered Pelosi and DePape inside the house, each with a hand on a hammer. “DEPAPE pulled the hammer from Pelosi’s hand and swung the hammer, striking Pelosi in the head. Officers immediately went inside and were able to restrain DEPAPE. While officers were restraining DEPAPE, Pelosi appeared to be unconscious on the ground.”

VIDEO: State Sen. Weiner remembers Pelosi attack suspect from 10 years ago; details death threats he’s faced

Pelosi spoke with SFPD officers while in the ambulance on his way to the hospital. He told officers he had never seen DePape before he woke him up and “stated he wanted to talk to ‘Nancy’.”

The affidavit describes an interview DePape gave SFPD: “DEPAPE stated that he was going to hold Nancy hostage and talk to her. If Nancy were to tell DEPAPE the ‘truth,’ he would let her go, and if she ‘lied,’ he was going to break ‘her kneecaps’…DEPAPE also later explained that by breaking Nancy’s kneecaps, she would then have to be wheeled into Congress, which would show other Members of Congress there were consequences to actions.” DePape says he broke into the house through a glass door by using a hammer. “DEPAPE had zip ties, tape, rope, and at least one hammer with him that morning. The evidence further shows that DEPAPE assaulted Mr. Pelosi with DEPAPE’s own hammer.”

The affidavit also mentions a witness who was working as a private security guard at a nearby house. The witness “saw an individual in all black, carrying a large black bag on his back, walking near the Pelosi residence” and soon after the witness “heard what sounded like banging on either a door or car and then heard the sirens within a minute or two.”

october 31, 2022

David DePape, the man suspected of attacking Paul Pelosi, is released from the hospital and booked into San Francisco jail. He suffered a dislocated shoulder during his arrest. He’s due in court for his first appearance Nov. 1.

RELATED: Former neighbors describe Paul Pelosi attack suspect David DePape as ‘quiet, evasive’

The San Francisco District Attorney’s office half announces a dozen felony charges against DePape including attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon, elder abuse, residential burglary, false imprisonment, and threatening the life or serious bodily harm to a public official. District Attorney Brooke Jenkins says the six felony charges carry sentences of 13 years to life in prison. DePape also faces federal charges including assault on the immediate family member of a federal official, which carries a maximum sentence of 30 years in prison. He was also charged with the attempted kidnapping of a federal official, which carried a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison.

october 29, 2022

Nancy Pelosi releases her first statement about the attack. In a post on Twitter, the House Speaker thanks people for their concern about her husband, Paul, saying “Thank you for your prayers for my husband and our family.” Paul Pelosi remains hospitalized.

David DePape’s former partner talks with ABC7 News and shares her concerns about DePape’s mental health issues. Oxane Taub, who goes by the name Gyspy, was a well-known local nudist activist who is currently imprisoned. The two have children together.

RELATED: Paul Pelosi attack: Security cameras at SF home not monitored at time of break-in, police confirm

october 28, 2022

Paul Pelosi is attacked inside his San Francisco home and hit with a hammer. His wife, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, was not home at the time of the attack. Outside their Pacific Heights house, broken glass is clearly visible by an exterior door.

Paul Pelosi, who is 82 years old, is admitted to Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and undergoes surgery to repair a skull fracture. He also has serious injuries to his right arm and both hands. A spokesman for Nancy Pelosi says doctors expect a full recovery. She arrives around 4 pm after flying in from Washington, DC

The suspect is arrested and also hospitalized. He is identified as 42-year-old David DePape. His current address is in Richmond, but he has past connections to the Berkeley art crowd and was involved in nude protests in San Francisco.

If you’re on the ABC7 News app, click here to watch live

Copyright © 2022 KGO-TV. All rights reserved.

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But the deals were made when mortgage rates were still 3%, not 4% as today.

By Wolf Richter for WOLF STREET.

In some cities, house prices continued their crazy spikes, such as in Phoenix, where prices have exploded by over 30% year-over-year for the sixth month in a row. In other cities, prices only surged, so to speak. And in a few cities, that surge slowed. Condo prices in the San Francisco Bay Area started to dip last summer and haven’t gone anywhere since 2018. That’s the range for the most splendid housing bubbles in America, as depicted by the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Home Price Index today.

The overall National Index ticked up 0.9% in December from November, same as in the prior month. Compared to a year ago, the index jumped by 18.8%, same as in the prior month. “Buyers may have been rushing in anticipation of higher rates,” S&P CoreLogic said.

But the home prices here don’t yet reflect the higher mortgage rates. Today’s “December” data are a three-month moving average of closed sales that were entered into public records in October, November, and December, reflecting deals made roughly in September, October, and November, when the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate hovered at around 3%. On Friday, the average 30-year fixed rate was 4.08%, according to Mortgage News Daily.

All Case-Shiller Home Price Indices were set at 100 for January 2000. The National Case-Shiller Home Price Index, with a value of 279 for “December,” indicates that national home price inflation is now 179% since 2000. Over the period , consumer price inflation, as tracked by the CPI, has risen to 67%. In Los Angeles, house price inflation since 2000 has now hit 279%, over four times the rate of consumer price inflation.

Los Angeles subway: Prices of single-family houses rose 1.0% in December from November. Though steep, it was the slowest month-to-month increase since August. Year-over-year, the index jumped 19.3%. This 279% home price inflation since January 2000 makes Los Angeles the Number 1 most splendid housing bubble on this list.

San Diego subway: The Case-Shiller Index spiked 1.8% for the month, and 29% year-over-year. Since 2000, house price inflation has ballooned by 276%:

House price inflation as measured by the Case-Shiller Index. The index’s “sales pairs method,” compares the sales price of a house when it sells in the current period to the price of the same house when it sold previously, often years earlier. The data includes adjustments for home improvements and the passage of time between sales. By measuring the price movements of the same house, the index tracks how many dollars it takes to buy the same house over time and thereby measures house price inflation.

Seattle subway: House prices spiked 1.5% for the month, and 23.9% year-over-year. Since January 2000, house price inflation in the Seattle metro has ballooned to 258%:

San Francisco Bay Area: House prices rose 0.8% for the month, after having nearly stalled in the fall. Year-over-year, prices jumped 18.8%:

San Francisco Bay Area: condo prices for the month were unchanged, after having dropped three months in a row. For the past seven months, prices have gone essentially nowhere. This whittled down the year-over-year gain to 7.5%. Since June 2018, condo prices have risen just 3.9%:

Portland subway: House prices rose by 0.8% for the month, and by 17.9% year-over-year:

Miami subway: House prices jumped by 1.8% for the month, and by 27.3% year-over-year, the fastest since February 2006, when Miami was approaching its epic Housing Bust:

Washington DC subway: House prices ticked up 0.4% for the month, which whittled down the year-over-year gain to 10.5%, the slowest since January 2021:

Boston subway: House prices rose 0.7% for the month, after having been flat for two months, which whittled down the year-over-year gain to 13.4%:

Tampa subway: +1.6% for the month, and halleluiah, +29.4% year-over-year, a new record spike for this metro, out-doing even the nutty spikes during Housing Bubble 1 before it all came apart:

Denver subway: +1.1% for the month, and 20.3% year-over-year:

Phoenix subway: +1.3% for the month, bringing the year-over-year gain to 32.5%, a new record, out-spiking even the peak of crazy Housing Bubble 1. For months now, Phoenix has been the metro with the red-hottest year -over-year price spikes among our most splendid housing bubbles:

Las Vegas subway: +1.0% for the month, and +25.5% year-over-year:

Dallas subway: +1.2% for the month, and a record +26.0% year-over-year:

New York subway: House prices +1.1% for the month, and +13.6% year-over-year. At an index value of 255, the metro has experienced 155% house price inflation since 2000.

The remaining metros in the 20-metro Case-Shiller Index—Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, and Minneapolis—have house price inflation since 2000 of less than 150% and thereby don’t qualify for this list of the most splendid housing bubbles.

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Still from a video showing a multi-person battle at the Miranda Bridge.

Under the Miranda Bridge, about two miles from South Fork High School, a prize pool attracts local youth to the hospital – one for eight-hour Bay Area surgery for a broken jaw to repair.

Amanda Gamble said, according to Amanda Gamble, the mother of the youngster whose jaw was broken, “It was senior digging day for both the children of South Fork and Fortuna [both groups] ended up in the Miranda River Bar. “

Gamble said, “Most of the time [the two groups being at the beach] went well. “

But, she said that she was told, “The Fortuna children have been irritating her all day.” (Please note that we did not hear any version of what happened from Fortuna youth.)

When the day got later, many of the students had left the area. “There were only a few kids left,” explained Gamble. Gamble thought that the physical clashes started around 4:30 or 5:00 p.m. and continued for some time. She said as the clashes escalated, she believed several emergency calls were being made.

At around 5:30 p.m., the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office reported a patrol check in the area. Samantha Karges, spokeswoman for the Sheriff’s Department, told us on Friday: “When we arrived at the bridge … there were no injuries. The MPs contacted some people who could provide information about the incident, but the MPs did not find any victims. “

Later, according to Karges, “around 6:30 pm” the sheriff’s office received a call from a parent of one of the young people involved. According to the parents, the teenager suffered injuries to his jaw and hand after the incident. The youth had left the scene before the deputy arrived on the bridge. The youth was taken to a hospital outside the area for treatment for his injuries.

Gamble explained to us that their twin sons were both under the Miranda Bridge in the incident. She said she was told that some of the Fortuna teens started throwing stones at her son Cody’s friend.

Gamble said that Cody and his girlfriend went and went to the parking lot and about three of the Fortuna teens were aggressive towards them. “They threatened to take it [Cody’s girlfriend]“Said Gamble that she was told. She told us that Cody’s friend got in the car and tried to unlock it for him. “Before she could open Cody’s door, a child sucker hit Cody twice on both sides of his jaw. Cody swung onto the boy who hit him and then pushed him to the ground. And then the other two jumped at Cody. “

At that point, Gamble said that Cody’s brother John had arrived, pulled the kids off his brother, got him in the car, and told him to leave. Gamble said John “went back downstairs to try to end the fighting on the beach”. She says there were several clashes at this point.

She said that she was told that some of the students were drinking and that the Fortuna students were banding against individuals. “Neither of them fought one against one,” she said. “It was all a thrown up fight. If you’re too close, they’ll come after you. “

She said she heard: “[The Fortuna students] attacked a girl … She was small and caught one of the Fortuna children. “

Gamble says that when Cody got in the car and tried to speak to his girlfriend, “his jaw fell apart”. They went to the emergency room and Gamble said she got a call and said, “The Fortuna kids jumped on Cody.”

“When I heard that, I panicked,” she told us. She went to Garberville Hospital where she worked. “Cody hadn’t arrived when I got there,” she explained. Her colleagues were very helpful, she told us, and immediately started preparing for him. “They were ready and waiting for him when he got there,” she told us. “His jaw was broken in two places – one on each side of his face.”

The staff arranged a bed at the San Francisco General Trauma Hospital, Gamble explained. “Just as we were leaving, John came in with one of the girls who had been beaten up and dropped her off in the emergency room,” Gamble said. “She had a concussion.”

Still from a video of a Fortuna youth attacking a South Fork girl.

“My husband and I rushed Cody downstairs [to the Bay Area]”She said.” The entire facial reconstruction team was on site at the hospital. He was operated on at around 8:00 am. He was in the operation until about 5:00 am. “

She broke down sharing this part of her story and said, “It’s not something a parent or child should go through.”

The surgical team didn’t have to press his mouth shut, but they did have to put plates on either side of his jaw, Gamble said. “It will take 8 to 12 weeks for him to fully recover.”

Gamble wanted to repeat: “They weren’t all Fortuna children. It was only a select group of tyrants. Your moral code of ethics is wrong. “

She added, “We know the name of the attacker … and the sheriff’s department is investigating … The boy has a history of violent acts and behavior.” She said that the assistant assistant “has been very supportive and helpful … I feel like he’s really working with us …[but] There’s a process we have to go through … A lot of people want immediate justice, but it won’t be. “

HCSO spokesman Karges said: “The MPs have identified a possible suspect and are investigating the case.”

Gamble said they had a video of the events that were taking place. “I sent the deputy all the videos I have,” she told us, but she wanted to clarify with law enforcement agencies that if she shared it with us, it would not affect the attacker’s proceedings. She provided us with several stills from the video.

Gamble wanted to be sure and “thank the ambulance and radiology staff at Garberville Hospital.” And she said when she choked: “I want to thank the community for the huge support … The community came together and gathered around my child.”

UPDATE 7:30 am: According to Amanda Gamble, she spoke to the deputy sheriff who was handling her case and he told her she could share with us the videos she had collected from the fighting under the Miranda Bridge.

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Updating plumbing is an important part of home care.

San Rafael, California (Vocus / PRWEB)
January 11, 2011

San Rafael plumber John Gallagher, a leading plumber in the San Francisco Bay Area for 30 years, says homeowners should consider several considerations when planning a plumbing upgrade.

# 1 Call a plumber

Unless the homeowner is a certified plumber, it is advisable to hire a professional. There are a few things the homeowner can do to update their plumbing, but much of the work requires a professional.

Call a few plumbers and get to know them. Ask for their opinion on what exactly needs to be done to update the home and get quotes. Check the references and go with the plumber who really knows their stuff.

# 2 Update the pipes

Many older houses are laid with galvanized steel. People still use galvanized and PVC pipes, but copper is much more durable and less likely to break, leak, etc. Talk to the plumber about replacement options to find out what’s best for the home, budget, and time the best is.

# 3 update fixtures

Inexpensive, old equipment can have degraded performance, drainage and can make a home look tired. Kitchen faucets with pull-out heads are very useful for washing out large pots and cleaning the sink. Low flow shower heads can save water and energy costs for water heating.

# 4 Install new equipment

Water filtration systems, water softeners, and garbage disposal are somewhat expected in households these days, but may not be present in older households.

For more information on Best Plumbing of San Rafael, contact plumber John Gallagher at (415) 263-9895 or visit his website online at http://local.sfgate.com/b16361156/Best-Plumbing-Inc.

About Best Plumbing Inc.

Best Plumbing is a full-service plumber in San Rafael who specializes in high-quality new and remodel installations, replacing fittings and pipes, and repairing plumbing installations in the San Francisco Bay Area. Owner John Gallagher, who has also been installing instant water heaters for more than a decade, ensures that every customer receives professional and timely service. All work is guaranteed. A senior discount of 15% is available.

Best Plumbing Inc. serves the San Francisco Bay Area communities in Albany, Atherton, Belvedere, Berkeley, Bolinas, Brisbane, Burlingame, Corte Madera, El Cerrito, Emeryville, Fairfax, Inverness, Kentfield, Larkspur, Los Altos and Los Altos Hills , Los Gatos, Menlo Park, Mill Valley, Novato, Oakland, Palo Alto, Petaluma, Redwood City, Richmond, Ross, Sausalito, San Francisco, San Carlos, San Mateo, San Rafael, Stinson Beach and Tiburon.

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OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt will be holding a news briefing to discuss the winter storm situation.

He will also be addresses the power demand situation.

Early on Monday there were rolling blackouts for parts of the state.

Those rolling blackouts were called out after a call for energy conservation was sent out and Oklahomans responded according to officials.

Those blackouts could still happen again.

Stitt says he has spoken with President Biden’s Homeland Security Advisor about an emergency declaration.

Watch the entire news conference and the explanation of why rolling blackouts were happening and then suddenly halted.

The city of Oklahoma City has released the following updated information on the winter weather impacts across the metro:

Streets

At least one lane in each direction has been cleared by City crews and contractors along City snow routes.

City street crews driving 25 trucks with snowplows are working around the clock. Crews will continue to plow the City’s snow routes until conditions improve. Contractors are on stand-by until the next round of snow starts to move through OKC. Salt is not being applied to streets because it is less effective in low temperatures.

A contractor using 6 motor graders, 13 loaders and 36 dump trucks is removing snow from downtown and transporting it to the former Bob Howard car lot.

There are 8,500 lane miles* in Oklahoma City, of that 1,800 lane miles are on snow routes. Neighborhood streets are not part of the snow routes and will not be treated.  An on-call contractor has been assisting the City crews on routes today.  

People are encouraged to avoid driving during hazardous conditions. If you must drive you should have someone to call in case you are stranded. If you get stranded, try to move your car off the road so other vehicles can safely pass.

Public Works has more than 9,000 tons of salt on hand, which is more than needed to treat City streets during this storm.

People can get updates at okc.gov/ice.

*A lane mile is a mile of roadway in a single driving lane.

Airport

Will Rogers World Airport is expecting cancellations and delays with the next bout of snow expected Wednesday. Travelers are encouraged to rebook if their travel plans are flexible.

Crews will continue to work in shifts but are staying onsite to maintain the airfield, airport roadways, sidewalks and employee parking facilities. Up to 40 maintenance employees are staying activated throughout the storm.

ABM Parking, the parking contractor at WRWA, is maintaining access to parking facilities for arriving and departing customers. Drivers for the Giddy Up Shuttles in Lot #2 have stayed on alert and are watching for customers as they pull into the lot. Many times, drivers can pick parkers up at their vehicles for transport to the terminal.

Travelers and visitors should frequently check the status of their flight prior to coming to the airport. Most airlines offer flight updates via mobile app, text notifications or on the airline’s website.

Utilities – Water, trash and recycling

Trash, recycling and bulky waste collection has been postponed due to ongoing weather concerns. The new schedule is as follows: Monday trash and recycling collection is moved to Saturday, Feb. 20. Tuesday trash and recycling collection is moved to Sunday, Feb. 21.

Crews will resume normal operations on Thursday, Feb. 18. All Thursday and Friday customers will have their trash and recycling collected on their usual day. Bulky waste operations will work Thursday, Feb. 18 through Sunday, Feb. 21. Customers are asked to leave any bulky items in a visible location along the curb and make sure it is not covered by snow. 

The snow may cause additional limbs to fall from trees. If this happens, please set them out with your regular bulky waste. All regular bulky waste rules will apply.

For bulky waste, residents are asked to keep their items out until end-of-day on Saturday, Feb. 21.

EMBARK

EMBARK bus service has implemented a plan to run reduced service levels on Tuesday February 16.  The service levels will be equivalent to weekend service, which is one-hour frequency on most routes operating from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.  Customers will be advised by 3 p.m. on Tuesday via embarkok.com and social media if reduced service levels will continue on Wednesday. EMBARK bus transportation from the Willard Center and Homeless Alliance to the municipal warming center at Red Andrews Park will continue.  Public Transit is free for any resident needing transportation to a warming center or shelter.

EMBARK Plus ADA Transportation will maintain normal service.  EMBARK Plus customers are asked to call their destination to verify they are open before making the trip. Customers of EMBARK Mobility Management Services, catering to transportation needs for seniors, should call 405-297-2583 to check if transportation services are being provided.

OKC STREETCAR has temporarily suspended operation of the streetcar vehicles to conserve electricity during low ridership and extreme weather conditions putting demands on energy supply.   Shuttle van service is being provided for anyone at a streetcar platform attempting to use the system.

Get the latest updates on EMBARK winter weather delays and cancelations.

Parks and Recreation

The Parks Department closed all its public facilities and Martin Park Nature Center on Saturday, Feb. 13 and will reopen Wednesday Feb. 17. Will Rogers Gardens Exhibition Center will close on Sunday Feb. 14 and will reopen on Wednesday Feb. 17. Virtual Academy, which is held at multiple community centers will be closed Monday and Tuesday next week.

Municipal Courts

Court sessions have been canceled for Tuesday, Feb. 16 and Wednesday, Feb 17. If you cannot attend your scheduled court date at any time due to the road conditions or weather, please call (405) 297-3898 to reschedule.

EMSA

EMSA continues to respond to medical emergencies in Oklahoma City. EMSA officials thank OKC residents for following advice to stay home off of the roads to allow their crews to safely reach patients and transport them to local hospitals.

As of 2 p.m., EMSA remains very concerned about cold exposure calls in the Oklahoma City area. EMSA medics have responded to 11 cold exposure calls and transported seven patients to the hospitals because of their symptoms today alone. EMSA strongly discourages spending time outside, but if you must be in the freezing temperatures, dress appropriately with multiple layers and proper footwear (tight fitting shoes with grip and traction). They also encourage residents to check on elderly friends, family, and neighbors to make sure they are warm and safe inside their homes.

People experiencing Homelessness

A daytime warming center is open from 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12 through Friday, Feb. 19 at  Municipal Gym in Red Andrews Park, 720 NW 8. Parks and Recreation employees are staffing the center.

The Homeless Alliance Day Shelter (1729 NW 3rd) will remain open 7-days a week for the next two weeks from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pets are welcome and no ID is required.

Those needing shelter overnight can go to Willard Winter Shelter, 1400 NW 3. Hours are 3 p.m. to 7 a.m. Pets are welcome and nobody will be turned away. If the shelter reaches capacity, guests will be transported to another location that will provide backup capacity.

The Salvation Army (1001 N. Pennsylvania) will be providing winter shelter for women & women with children 24/7 throughout the storm.

The NE OKC Community & Cultural Center (3815 N Kelley) will be open 24-hrs/day.

Those wanting to make donations or volunteer should follow homeokc, Homeless Alliance, Salvation Army, City Rescue Mission and the other organizations previously listed on social media.

City owned lakes closed

All City-owned lake and pond surfaces are temporarily closed to prevent people and their pets from walking out on the ice. This closure prohibits fishing, boating, walking, skating, or any other activity in, or on the surface of a lake and pond.  Unless posted otherwise, the park grounds are not affected by this closure. People who refuse to leave may be subject to a trespassing citation. 

Police

If you are forced to abandon your vehicle, do not leave it in within a lane of traffic or within an intersection. Park it legally off the road or in a parking lot. Officers will use discretion and will not tow your vehicle unless it is a hazard and would likely cause an accident if not removed.

Vehicles left on the road in the designated show routes will be towed to allow snowplows to pass. All abandoned vehicles left on the roadway will be checked for occupants. Unoccupied abandoned vehicles, that have been checked, will be marked by a noticeable piece of yellow or blue tape. There is no need to report an abandoned vehicle that has been marked by yellow or blue tape.  Stranded residents that may need shelter, whether homeless or not, can be reported by calling 911 to check their welfare.  

Make sure your cell phone is fully charged and carry a charger or external battery for your cell phone. If you experience vehicle problems or get stuck, call someone capable of helping with the situation such as a tow truck or 911. 

Power outages should be reported to the respective utility and do not need to be reported to 911. 

Fire

Talk to your children about saying off frozen lakes and ponds. The ice is not thick enough to support weight. Dog owners should not throw sticks or balls on the ice. If your dog goes out on the ice and has a difficult time returning, don’t attempt to rescue it. call 911. Ice often becomes thinner the deeper the water is. 

Animal Welfare

If it is too cold for you, it’s probably too cold for your pet, so keep your animals inside. If left outdoors, pets can freeze, become disoriented, lost, stolen, injured or killed. In addition, don’t leave pets alone in a car during cold weather, as cars can act as refrigerators that hold in the cold and cause animals to freeze to death.

• Towel dry your pet immediately after they come inside, paying attention to their paws and stomach.
• Make sure your companion animal has a warm place to sleep, off the floor and away from all drafts. A cozy dog or cat bed with a warm blanket or pillow is perfect.
• Dog houses without insulation are not enough to protect dogs from hypothermia. Freezing drinking water also poses a risk to pets.

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If you smell a natural gas odor, leave the area immediately then call 911 and 800-458-4251. 

Winter weather tips to help you prepare for the storm:

 Stay on snow routes

Stay home if you can. If you must drive, stay on the City’s snow routes. Visit www.okc.gov/prepare to see the regional snow route map.

Give plow/salt trucks space

Keep about 200 feet between your vehicle and salt/plow trucks.

Accident tracker

Residents can view injury and noninjury accidents on OKC roads by logging on to the City’s accident tracker at www.okc.gov 

Protect Your Pipes

Open cabinet doors below sinks and let faucets drip if temperatures remain below freezing for a day or more. Call (405) 297-3334 if your pipes burst so City crews can shut off water to your home.  Watch this video about protecting your pipes in winter weather.

Keep necessities on-hand

Items for winter storms to add to your disaster kit include additional non-perishable food and water for one or two weeks, extra blankets, coats, gloves, winter hats, and water-resistant boots. Get extra medication, oxygen or other medical supplies if it’s possible you’ll need a refill before the storm’s effects are over.

Turn off sprinklers

Home and business owners are asked to turn off sprinkler systems when the temperature drops below freezing to keep city streets from icing over.

Check on your neighbors

Make sure elderly family members, friends and neighbors are prepared for the storm, and check on them during and after the storm.

Power outages Keep your cell phone charged in case of a power outage. Residents can report power outages at www.oge.com 

Safely Use Alternative Heating Sources

Fires at home are common in the winter because of improper use of dangerous heating sources. Here are some tips from the Fire Department:

• Make sure working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are properly installed in your home. Alarms should be installed inside each sleeping area, outside each separate sleeping area, and on every level of the home. Test your smoke alarms monthly and install fresh batteries twice per year when the time changes.
• Space heaters need space. Keep space heaters at least three feet away from anything that can burn (furniture, bedding, curtains, etc.) Turn off space heaters when you leave the room or go to bed.
• Keep all combustible materials away from floor furnaces.
• Remove any combustibles from central heater closets.
• Use a metal grate to hold logs inside fireplaces. Use an approved metal or glass screen in front of fireplaces to prevent embers from flying out of the firebox and into the home.
• Ensure the fire in the fireplace is completely extinguished before going to bed.
• Have fireplaces inspected and/or cleaned annually by a qualified chimney sweep specialist.
• Do not place hot fireplace ashes into dumpsters. Place ashes into a sealed metal container and store well away from the home for several days before final disposal.
• Remember to open the damper before lighting the fireplace.
• Never use your oven to heat your home.
• Use portable generators outside and well away from the home. Position so that fumes and deadly carbon monoxide will not enter the home through doors, windows, or vents.

Dress for the conditions.

Dressing in layers is key, as it not only keeps you warm but allows you to adjust to changing temperatures. Proper gloves, socks and footwear are essential. Choose headwear that keeps your head and ears warm.  Ski masks can also help to warm your neck and warm the air you’re breathing. 

Energy saving tips from ONG

Oklahoma Natural Gas encourages customers to practice simple energy-saving tips and conservation efforts to manage their winter heating bills.  

• Keep warm, not hot When possible wear additional layers of clothing, consider turning down your thermostat and check your programmable settings.  
• Seal leaks around doors and windows Apply weatherstripping or caulk to seal gaps and cracks around windows and doors to stop air leaks and prevent energy loss. If that is not an option, you can also cover windows with towels, sheets or plastic to help keep the warm air in your house. 
• Reduce the temperature on your water heater  Set the temperature on your water heater to 120 degrees Fahrenheit or put it on the “warm” setting. If your home will be vacant for two days or more, set the dial to the pilot position for even more savings.  
• Close blinds and curtains This helps keep warm air inside, especially if the sun is not shining. 
• Change or clean filters  A clean filter on your furnace can lower your energy consumption by 5% to 15%. Dirty filters cost more to use and overwork the equipment. 
• Hold off on doing chores Doing laundry and washing dishes can both use natural gas to heat the water and your dryer. If you can, wait until the extreme cold weather passes to complete these activities. If you cannot wait, use the cold setting where possible. 
• Install foam gaskets on electrical switches and outlets Electrical switches and outlets can account for up to 10% of your home’s energy loss.  

Additionally, remember these safety tips:   

• Never use your stove or oven for home heating.
• Make sure nothing obstructs a furnace’s air intake and that vents and flues are intact and unblocked to avoid the potential of carbon monoxide poisoning.  
• When removing ice and snow in the vicinity of meters, vents or flues, do so carefully so as not to cause damage.
• Leave cabinet doors open, especially those on exterior walls, to reduce the risk of frozen pipes.

Winter Driving

• If possible, avoid driving while streets are covered in ice and snow.
• Have your vehicle winterized by a qualified mechanic.
• Make sure your tires have adequate tread for the conditions.
• Reduce speeds.
• Fill up your gas tank.
• Allow more time to slow down and stop.
• Allow more space between you and the car in front of you.
• Be sure to use your headlights so your car is visible during inclement weather.
• Watch this video with winter driving tips 

Winter Weather Vehicle Emergency Preparedness Kit

• Blankets or sleeping bags
• Jumper cables
• Fire extinguisher (5 lb., A-B-C type)
• Compass and road maps
• Shovel
• Tire repair kit and pump
• Flares
• Extra clothing to keep dry and gloves
• Sack of sand or cat litter (for tire traction
• Tow rope

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So far, 90% of residents at the qualified care facility in Laguna Honda have already received the first dose, said Health Director Dr. Grant Colfax. This process should be completed by Wednesday, Mayor London Breed said. Laguna Honda was an epicenter of the coronavirus crisis in the Bay Area at the start of the pandemic.

“Each of these people at Laguna Honda who are vaccinated is someone who continues to have birthdays with families and visits with friends,” said Mayor Breed. “You will have more time. You will have months and years ahead of you that so many in this country have unfortunately lost to this virus.”

In addition, most of the frontline workers at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Laguna Honda have received their first doses, Colfax said, and almost all paramedics and paramedics have been offered the vaccine.

With vaccine assignments being primarily federal and state, and shipments being sent direct to health care providers, Colfax says it is impossible to pinpoint exactly how many people in the city have been vaccinated to date.

VIDEO: Mayor London Breed discusses vaccine launch at Laguna Honda

Colfax announced that the Department of Health, which acts as health care provider for many in the city who receive Medicaid or are uninsured, vaccinated around 6,000 people. UCSF is able to deliver approximately 1,100 doses per day, a representative from the hospital said.

Once the city completes Phase 1A of vaccinations, which includes healthcare workers and nursing home residents, it will follow instructions from the state to transition to Phase 1B.

MORE: Who Will Be Next to Receive the COVID-19 Vaccine in California? Here’s who is included in Phases 1A, 1B, and 1C

While vaccination progress is welcome news, it is too late to tackle the winter COVID-19 surge in San Francisco.

“The good news is that the vaccine is here and it was given every day,” said Colfax. “But it won’t have much of an impact on our current surge or any post-December vacation surge that we will see in the coming weeks.”

Last week, San Francisco extended its home ordering and travel quarantine rules indefinitely as ICU capacity remains relatively small. About 35% of intensive care beds in the city are still open, Colfax said, but other parts of the state are so bad that patients are being transported.

“While we have care available and people need care, it is moral, ethical, and right to provide that care when it is asked and when it is needed,” he said.

RELATED: SF extends home stay order indefinitely. Will the rest of the Bay Area follow suit?

Officials fear we have not yet reached the peak of the winter flood and may soon see the full effects of holiday gatherings.

San Francisco records approximately 237 new COVID-19 cases every day.

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