on where the only time is against professor joseph from california state university really good to have you on the program may your thoughts thank you. sharing videos and pictures online is all the rage these days but it's never been quite like this story russian scientists have developed a microscope system that lets their colleagues from around the world zoom in and view the tiniest bacteria over the internet in real time marty's tom brings us a close up view. but imagine a terrible virus sweeping across the planet scientists racing to try and understand it then stop it then imagine a new to enabling all those scientists via the web to see the minute structure of that virus within minutes it's a question that concerns the scientists and engineers in moscow we should know all about the why of all particles in both. all the viral particles it will give both of both. to develop in your way. we sure will defeat. the device is called a scanning probe microscope and they've existed for some time in many countries but this team has zoomed in on a novel potential this professor from a univers

that meant higher fees at the university of california, state university, university college. it has meant fewer classroom -- larger classroom sizes for people k-12. it has also meant that we have cut our social contract, in terms of people most in need able to get help. whether that is the elderly who need help at home, mothers with children who really need this money. that is why we need city government to be as innovative and compassionate as the people of san francisco. the best argument we could make today is to make sure that every day we are making government work better. the most progressive thing we could do is to make our city government work faster, fairer, and smarter pour every san franciscan today. that task, however, is too important to lead to us in city hall alone. we need your help. we need to be sure to engage the entire population to identify those problems, to help fix them, and most of all, to hold all of us in government accountable for all of the accountable for all of the services we promised to deliver

officials are warning the governor's l could >>> university of california and cal state university officials are warning the governor's budget proposal could mean more tuition hikes. the budget plan is a tough one it would slash $500 million each from the university of california and the california state university systems, community colleges would lose $400 million. >>> san francisco might get all the glory from winning the bid to host the next america's cup but a north bay city is hoping to get something else out of the deal. vallejos marinas and yacht clubs are looking forward to the event they hope to attract people to visit downtown vallejos antiques shops and six flags park. and they hope yachting fans will fill the hundreds of boat slips, many of which are currently empty. >> we think vallejo's location is key about being where we are on the water near the wine country we want to work hard with our tourism partners and hotels yes, it is two years away we would like to get a head start on things to make sure we can roll out the red carpet. >>> the vallejo officials hope they can attrac

call and into department of development lotus to services, and from each university s and california state university system in a 10% cut in take-home pay for state employees. >> people will say that if you cut enough? and some people say that perhaps if you'd like to of ideas? >> this is the best i can to try out. >> the other is to ask voters for the increase of sales increase in the vehicle license fee that would generate $12 billion. >> and if you want to increase taxes? it is going to be extremely difficult. >> and used that word because k-12 education that is not on the cutting list could be. if those are not going to go through. for that to happen, 8 2/3 from the legislation indicating that none of those republicans are going to support this or even put it on the ballot for the voters to vote on. and here is what a republican and democrat commented on the part of the voters of california have rejected those tax cuts on two different occasions, may 19th of the year before last and also this past november. further, the republicans do not see this demand for an answer. >> people should be laughin

. -- to speak at this california state university fund raidser -- raisers last june. he also received some racist phone calls like this one from an anonymous caller. >> you don't like it, tell them to go back to china. he's an immigrant. we speak english. >> reporter: they say an investigation has been underway and he's not sure if there is any connection between the threats he received and the tucson tragedy but he's going to take precause of actions. >> my -- pretalkses. >> my staff is going to receive training to handle these kind of situations. it's important i continued to do the things i've been doing in the past. because we have to send a clear message that we stand up and we're not going to allow you to take over the discourse of this country. >>> meanwhile, the man accused of gunning down congresswoman giffords and the others reportedly posted a picture of himself with a gun just hours before the shooting. police say jared loughner was wearing only a red thong as he brandished a handgun. the revelation comes as police are getting an hour by hour account of hi

the california state university system is also in a similar financial bind. >>> no decision just yet on the possible closure of some schools in contra costa county. last night parents and students in walnut creek argued for and against closing 7 schools in mount diablo unified. after cutting $50 million over the past few years, the district says it now has to cut another $12 million this year. >> closing silverwood would be one of the worst ideas ever, and i know that more people think that, too. >> yesterday's meeting is the first step in the decision- making process. another meeting will be held next week. the vote takes place on february 8. >>> caltrain is looking at possible service cuts to deal with a $30 million deficit. those potential cuts could be severe. among the scenarios, a schedule that would see trains operating only on weekdays and only during commute times. service could be suspended at up to 7 stations including all stops south of san jose's diridon station. >> everyone cutting back. all right. the time now is 6:12. >>> a tough task just got easier. the move that co

, california's welfare to work program, and 7 a million dollars from the department of developmental services. $500million from the university of california. another $500 million from california state university. and $308 million for a 10% reduction in take-home pay for state employees who are not covered under a collective bargaining agreement. now, governor brown faces the task of selling his proposal to legislators and lobbyists, an getting the public to buy in. we will continue to follow this and keep you posted on how his plan is received. if you want to see brown's speech in its entirety, visit cbs 5 .com. >> voters going to get their say in june. thank you. >>> san francisco mayor gavin newsom will be sworn in as state lieutenant governor just about an hour from now. after a week's delay. and newsom put off assuming office until an interim mayor was chosen to fill the rest of his term. >>> in another political move, newsom surprised a lot of people by naming san francisco's police chief, george gascone to replace new state attorney general camilla harris as district attorney. >> taken aback by the awesome honor that is being given to me. and i pledge to you that i will do ev

would face another round of spending cuts, slash half a billion dollars each from university of california and california state university systems. community colleges would lose $400 million. uc and cal state leaders they they could force them to raise tuition again. >> among other cuts, $1.5 billion from cal works reducing limits on welfare meaning the maximum monthly cash benefits would drop by $90. state subsidized child care would be eliminated for parents of 11 and 12-year-olds, saving $716 million. medical reimbursements would be lowered and patient copays increased the governor said it is time to face the budget music. >> it is better to take our medicine now and get the state on a balanced footing. >> the governor proposed sitting transitional housing -- cutting transitional housing funds for teens aging out of the foster care system. >>> time now 4:38 a.m. a quick look at weather and traffic. tracy it was cold but lots of sun. >> yeah, clouds have been spilling into the bay area since last night and they will continue to be part of the forecast today. a couple things about the clouds they are giving w

. >> just did not great news for students california state university is set to raise tuition for hundreds of graduate student in education dr. programs. the finance committee of the board of trustees had a vote today to increase those fees for the doctor of education degree programs. the costs will go up 10 percent or $954 every year. the students would help pay $10,500 a year starting this fall. if the school board is expected to approve that fee hikes when state and a meeting in long beach. pam. >> it's considered hollywood's most prestigious honor the academy award. today the oscar nominations were announced and help our old reporter is here to go over the nominations. if the stock about overall was a good year for movies? >> an ugly year for movies but late nominations. it doesn't make sense or so many bad movies, the oscars seem as though they nominated the best and brightest and that includes my favorite movie of this year and maybe for the last few years and that would be the king's speech. >> let's take a look at the graphic which shows all the nominations for best picture. there

. >>> california state university is expected to approve another fee hike and this is for those looking to become teachers. the proposal calls for a 10% or $1,000 fee hike for the ph.d and education program and that translates to an annual tuition of 10,500 starting this fall. the new fees will be in addition to a 5% tuition hike already in effect for all students this winter and another 10% increase taking effect in the fall. >>> today, three bay area mayors are joining other mayors from across california to ask the governor to change his mind. they have a meeting scheduled with governor brown at 2:00 today in sacramento and they want him to reconsider pans to eliminate redevelopment agencies. they say the construction projects support an average of 300,000 jobs in a typical year. >>> the city of san jose has a new vice mayor this morning. councilwoman madison nguyen, she was sworn in yesterday during a ceremony at city hall. >>> and as vice mayor, she will stand in for mayor chuck reid if he's unavailable to fulfill the duties. >>> a new steady shows that life expectancy is down. ther

the california state university system is in a similar financial bind. >>> time now 4:45. a warning this morning about a disney product sold at supermarkets. the claims of high lead levels in popular grocery bags. >> plus, they thought it was candy, so they passed it around. the punishment for several students who ate rat poison in the classroom. >> and wasting away minutes of your morning sitting in gridlock. the reason some experts say traffic is getting worse. ,, ,,,,,, republican leaders are gearing >>> welcome back. a day after voting to repeal president obama's healthcare legislation, republican leaders are gearing up to propose a new law. >> the bill is passed. the motion to consider is laid upon the table. [ applause ] >> during the debate yesterday, some gop members referred to the current healthcare law as job killing and socialist. democrats said repeal would only empower big insurance companies. >> small businesses see, senior citizens see, parents with children under 26, they see a chance to liberate themselves from the most arbitrary, the most capricious, the

. >>> california new governor says it's time to put the state's financial house in order. jerry brown says those decision includes cuts of $500 million from the university of california. 400million from california state universities. 1.7 billion from medi-cal. 1.5billion from welfare to work and a 10% reduction in state worker pay. ktvu's ken pritchett. >> for ten years this state has put together its budget with unrealistic expectations that has pushed this state deeper and deeper into debt. >> reporter: but lawmakers mostly republicans says that plan does include unrealistic expectations. the cuts will be widespread. however k-12 education is spared. although that could change if voters reject a five year extension of certain taxes in a proposed june special election. brown is counting on republicans in the legislature to support his calling for the special election. >> i've met with republicans and i would say that they are not, they're not locked in stone in opposition. >> reporter: but republican opposition was clear within minutes. >> i do not agree with his assessment. he is overly optimistic. in fact, that's almost unrealistic. >> reporter: brow

. >>> california new governor says it's time to put the state's financial house in order. jerry brown says those decision includes cuts of $500 million from the university of california. 400million from california state universities. 1.7 billion from medi-cal. 1.5billion from welfare to work and a 10% reduction in state worker pay. ktvu's ken pritchett. >> for ten years this state has put together its budget with unrealistic expectations that has pushed this state deeper and deeper into debt. >> reporter: but lawmakers mostly republicans says that plan does include unrealistic expectations. the cuts will be widespread. however k-12 education is spared. although that could change if voters reject a five year extension of certain taxes in a proposed june special election. brown is counting on republicans in the legislature to support his calling for the special election. >> i've met with republicans and i would say that they are not, they're not locked in stone in opposition. >> reporter: but republican opposition was clear within minutes. >> i do not agree with his assessment. he is overly optimistic. in fact, that's almost unrealistic. >> reporter: brow

were killed including a nine year old girl and a district judge professor joseph move from california state university told me this tragedy might be followed with more violent outbreaks. the rest of the american news media tends to ignore sweep under the rug is that the the tenor and the vitriol. and the hatred really that has been going on in this country i think for the last couple of years the far right has become unhinged we have the first african-american president in our history the white supremacists the racists there's been a tick across the board in extremism from the right he was holding out and with our economic problems as well we are in a period in america right now in the guns as well we're in a period right now where it is very volatile and very dangerous it's not surprising at all that there would be violent action directed against political figures at this in this climate and i'm afraid the climate right wing talk radio fox news. says of people like ann coulter sarah palin herself they have been extremely divisive in the a lot of time the rhetoric they uses is violent rhetoric and it'

. >>> in just a couple hours california state university is expected to approve another fee hike, this time for the students who want to become teachers. the proposal calls for a 10% or $1,000 foe hike for the doctor of education program. that will begin this fall. >>> it is 7:36. today is the start of the annual mac world expo. it's like an annual reunion for everyone who makes products for or who loves apple products. the latest gadgets will be on display for the media later this morning. apple pulled out two years ago. still, the number of people who say this is a priority on their calendar, continues to grow. >> we're up 25% in preregistered attendance. >> if you want to see the broid-- broader world of products, mac world expo is a great place to do that. >> it runs through saturday. at 8:30 we'll take you live inside must cone center for the -- muscone center for the first day. >>> there's a recall involving 1.7 million cars. they are the 2006 and 2006 lexus and the 2012 2012 -- 2008. dealers will fix any problems discovered. >>> sal, this is the time of the morning where i'm afr

both the university of california and california's state university systems would be cut by $500 millionfunding would be slashed by $400 million with per unit fees increasing by $10. coming up in our 6:00 hour, i will break down the tax portion of the governor's bunl et from income tax to licensing fees. >> thank you very much. it's 5:47 and the city of san carlos is looking for a helping hand. the city is looking to trim the budget by contracting fire services from redwood city. they could save about $400,000 a year. san carlos teamed up with belmont to fight fires and went their separate ways when they couldn't agree on funning they are trying to develop a regional fire department to serve all three cities with potential cost savings. >> help is on the way for 100,000 people who need a hand paying rent. the oakland authority told the tribune they will take applications for section 8 vouchers. you can sign up for help at the oakland libraries or at the oakland housing authority january 25th. families have to meet certain requirements to be eligible. >>> i was getting out of the way to s

volunteer to leave to prevent the need for forced transfers. >>> the university of california's attempt to attract more outof state students paid off. the system received more than 11% applications for fall of 2011 than fall of 2010. non-residents pay more to attend helping the university deal with budget cuts. overall, 142,000 students applied. of those is expected 70% will be accepted. >>> president obama plans to ease up on travel restrictions to cuba. the president intends to allow students and church groups to visit the communist country and any u.s. citizen would be allowed to spend as much as $500 every month to citizens. the changes are expected to go into effect within two weeks. >>> in news of the world tonight, violent protest drove the president out of power today and out of that north african nation. the president had been in power for 23 years, he ruled with a violent fist. social media and cell phones fueled street riots. young tanisians are angry they were not benefiting from economic growth while the president and his allies were. >>> in italy, investigators are investigating the president for pro

volunteer to leave to prevent the need for forced transfers. >>> the university of california's attempt to attract more outof statetudents paid off. the system received more than 11% applications for fall of 2011 than fall of 2010. non-residents pay more to attend helping the university deal with budget cuts. overall, 142,000 students applied. of those is expected 70% will be accepted. >>> president obama plans to ease up on travel restrictions to cuba. the president intends to allow students and church groups to visit the communist country and any u.s. citizen would be allowed to spend as much as $500 every month to citizens. the changes are expected to go into effect within two weeks. >>> in news of the world tonight, violent protest drove the president out of power today and out of that north african nation. the president had been in power for 23 years, he ruled with a violent fist. social media and cell phones fueled street riots. young tanisians are angry they were not benefiting from economic growth while the president and his allies were. >>> in italy, investigators are investigating the president for prost

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supporters when he tried to uncover the details of the perks pailin received as big as california state university. he also received it raises phone calls like this one from an anonymous caller. >> if you don't like it come to go back to china he's an immigrant. at this is the united states we speak english. >> the state senator said the investigation has been under way and is not sure if there's any connection between the threat he received and the tucson tragedytucson to tragedy. >> particular training to handle threats and these kinds of situations. it is extremely important i continue to do the things i've been doing in the past because we've got to send a clear message to all those individuals that will stand up and not allowed to take over the discourse of this country. >> christine conley kron 4 news. >> the man accused of gunning down cabriole difference of reportedly took a picture of themselves with guns just hour before the shooting. they say gerald lee was wearing only read the long as the brandished the handgun in the photo. at the revelation comes as police released an hour by hour a

and 1.5 kal-works and 7.5 million form the university of california and the university system. ted% in the take-home pay for statemployees. 10% debt- >> these are difficult, four people that need choatchild car, and night find other origins that is difficult. true. but i think that this is the best balance that i can see in the real world as having a chance to work out. >> the other one half is to find the voters ito extend a 5% increase for sales-tax. >> and i've said no, no. republican assemblyman george nilson who sits on the budget committee will not support an extension of tax cuts but is not anything else to offer for additional cuts. >> and i was say again and again and to have government spend less. >> for this tax measure to get on the ballot. the two- thirds legislation is required for the legislature. this will need republicans votes. it is unclear if this is it more to make it on the ballot. governor brown says that if this not part of the package than it is going to be more cuts. and another $12 billion and then everything will be up for grabs including k-12 education. that is the latest from dan ker

supporters will try to uncover the details of the parks pailin receive to speak at this california state university fund-raiser last june. he also received a raise as phone calls like this one from an anonymous caller. >> this is the united states of america you like it go back to china he's an immigrant. this is the united states so we speak english have a great e >> state senator says an investigation has been under way and he's not sure if there's any connection between the threats he received in the tucson tragedy. still he's going to take precautions. >> my staff is going to receive particular training to handle threats and handle these kinds of situations. it's important that i continue to do the things i've been doing in the past because we have to send a clear message to all those individuals, that we stand up for not going to allow you to take over this discourse of the country. >> christine conley kron 4 news. >> still ahead fire crews are respond to major wildfires in california and access to our resources to save the state money we'll have details of that coming up. >> at fog were told

. $1.7 billion and a medical and department of services, and $5 million to the university of california and cal statedifficult, and if somebody needs child care? or find other regions it is difficult. that is true. but i think that this is the best balance that i can see the real world. as having a chance to work out. >> of course, the governor is also looking for $12 billion in revenue by extending the five your taxes and sales on income license fee. that will only put to a public vote if that will and act. and to turn to what to put it on the ballot, and with republicans at this point do not want to even put the voters to extend this. however, if they get the two-thirds? the likelihood is that a special election will be held in june. if that tax is not extended? the governor will add two more educational cuts. with the-12 nowith12 tea-12 fair and right now, as it stands, k-12 is not on the cutting chopblock. it felt >> and right now, the k-12 is not on the chopping block. >> and also, with the university system' under scruti with no additional student increase. but that could change. and at the cal

california state university is voting on whether not to raise tuition in education dr. program.voted in favor of the increase, the full board is expected to approve the hike today. the fees will go up by 10 percent, close to a thousand dollars. students will pay $10,500 a year starting this fall. >> napa state hospital patient jess willard massey pleaded not guilty tuesday to murdering and robbing a psychiatric technician at the hospital in october. massey also denied allegations he was lying in wait and killed donna gross during a robbery. a preliminary hearing is scheduled for may 2 in napa county superior court. gross died of asphyxiation after she was attacked in an enclosed courtyard at the napa hospital on oct. 23. the sheriff's office believes massey used his hands and arms to strangle gross. >> 853 a m. we will be back with one couple of minutes, a live look here at the golden key, a little bit of a slowdown as you cross the deck. in the sunshine. we will be right back. >> >> welcome back, horizon announced the plan for there i found, $20 a month aken be used as a why fi

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california's held in order and is calling for deep cuts. his proposed budget includes a $1.7 billion cut to medicare, a combined $1 million cut in the university of california at cal state systems and eight to 10% pay cut for most state workers. it does not meet reductions for k-12 education. taxes would bring in about $12 billion, roughly half of a $12 billion deficit and spending cuts would total $12.5 billion. >> what i propose will be painful. it will take sacrifice recovery sector of california. for 10 years this state has put together its budget with unrealistic expectations. >> he also wants to shift funding responsibilities to cities and counties. >> consumer editor tom vacar attended a rally today and brings us this report. >> reporter: a rally outside of governor brown's san francisco office. >> it would be a disaster and. >> reporter: one example as well care to work -- welfare to work. >> i was able to go back to school and get my aa degree and without that i would not have been able to go to school adult. >> reporter: $7 million would be in reducing welfare to work and income cash payments. the remaining $400 million comes from such things as child care, jo

governor brown has proposed slashing 1.4 from the university of california, cal state and community college systems. today education leaders offered ideas on how to cope with those cuts and berecruiting more out of state students -- and by recruiting more out of state students. >>> america's cup investors have already been touring the area on where to build. and for dozens of port tenants, that means they're going to have to move out. tom vacar is looking at what some are calling evictions. >> reporter: firms and government agencies will have to find new digs as america's cup digs in. one man insurance agency has been housed in this building. >> for a small boutique office like ours, i do pretty much everything. so to have to relocate that is a huge task. >> reporter: he has perhaps only to the end of the year and knows that affordable, long term waterfront office space is hard to come by. >> you never know what's available, and you never know when you're going to be asked to leave the space. >> reporter: but former governor newsom says that they knew they might have to relocate at any time

state spending. only k through 12 education is spared. he proposes cutting immediate i cal by nearly $2 billion. welfare to work programs would lose $1.5 billion. the university of california and cal state systems could be cut by $500 million each. and brown plans to ask voters to extend temporary taxes for five years. taxes which were set to expire in july. that requires the help of republicans. today in sacramento, brown says he believed some of them will go along with his plan which he says is painful. >> but you have to face the choice. what do we want in california. and i believe that if we think about the overall good of california, i think we'll get republican votes. they're not going to be ready today, but if we don't get them, well, we'll deal with that if it happens. >> non-union state workers will also make sacrifices with pay cuts of up to 10%. governor brown had warned his budget would be ugly. even before he took the oath of office. we've seen what the governor's plan is on paper, but the pain it inflicts is not so apparent until you talk with the people who lose the money eliminated. chris sanchez did just that. she joins us from an elementary school in san

students are expected to gather on the steps of the state capital to march in support of universal health care. that rally is in support of california state senate bill 810 that proposes publicly funded coverage to all californians. the california health professional student alliance is organizing that event and that rally kicks off at 12:30 this afternoon. >> construction on one of the biggest bottlenecks in the south bay is set to begin. the eastbound on ramp from actually road to southbound 101 is going to be closeed from about 11:00 this evening until 5:00 a.m. cal trans is set to begin a major construction projection along that interchange. they will add a merged lane along 101 they will widen the actually road bridge and replace ramps with exits. the $45 million project is expected to take about 16 months to complete, but if you have driven through that area, you know it's one place that gets clogged up. >> it will feel like a long time. it will be a great remedy when it's done. >> it's still early. we welcome mike back. he is feeling better. >> much better. sounding better. you can hear me and understand my ms and ns. that's

he received his law degree from western state university in southern california. >> but i take this because i believe we are going to have a unique opportunity. i'm not aware of any other county in this country, and there probably is one, i'm just not aware of it, where you have a former chief of police become the district attorney. and here's what i see as an incredible opportunity. >> reporter: gascon says he plans to take the work harris did and blend it with his own experience to deliver a different kind of criminal justice. but there is one fundamental difference between harris and gascon. >> i am not philosophically opposed to the death penalty. i think it has to be proper. i think there are some cases where it may be appropriate. >> reporter: san francisco public defender jeff adachi says san francisco has had a long tradition of not seeking the death penalty and hopes the chief prosecutor will honor that. >> death penalty cases are very expensive, and they take years and years to prosecute. so i would hope that george gascon would look at the social cost as well as, you know, the in

welfare to work programs and the university of california and cal state system could face cuts of $500 million each. the taxes were set to expire in june. nonunion workers will make sacrifices with pay cuts up to 10%. the new budget requires help from republicans, he believes some of them will go along with the plan which is painful by necessity. if republicans do not agree, they will have to counter with their own plan. the next step for lawmakers is to consider the plan and nay will need support for the initiative. we will have to vote on whether to extend our own taxes. if lawmakers do not support the budget, they have to counter with one of their own. this is down to the wire on this now. the deadly start in the year continues in oakland a 29-year-old man died monday, the sixth murder victim of the new year. he was shot in the 9800 block of pippin street. friends drove him to the hospital and he later died. they are offering up $10,000 for information leading to the arrest of anyone. call with tips >>> new concerns about gas pipeline safety and whether the test that is examining th

state are up 10.7%. international applications jumped 22.5% and there was an 18% increase in applications from latino students. on average about 70% of applicants are accepted to at least one university of california campus. >>> a san francisco judge has struck down a class action lawsuit over furloughs imposed on state correctional officers. the california correctional peace officers association argued that self-directed furloughs violated the federal labor laws. the association claimed employees aren't paid in full for hours worked with a given pay cycle. however the judge ruled that the association didn't make a case and that it misinterpreted the policy as forcing employees to work for free. >>> a san jose man accused of kidnapping a man he thought was having a relationship with his girlfriend is being held without bail tonight. 25-year-old kevin tram faces a slew of charges including kidnapping and robbery. police say he kidnapped a 22- year-old man last weekend and asked for several thousand dollars in ransom and fired a gun as a threat. officers arrested tran on monday outside a bank in san jose. the victim who's name has not been released was found safe. >>> crowd control, a key ruling on

more than 1,000 students from across the state are expected to demand universal health carrot steps of the capital today. that really is in support of california state bill 810 that proposes coverage to all californians. the california health professional student alliance is organizing that event that kicks off at 12:30 this afternoon. >> time now to take a look at the morning commute. things are picking up and a lot of folks are heading back to work. >> early slow downs compared to last week. we have a couple of incidents here. wilbur avenue at highway 160. a disabled vehicle. that's tough if you are heading down to brentwood. the antioch bridge with another report of an accident. the original report and the northbound side, also reported. it will be slow in both directions off of the bridge. in that report, they talked about ice. i wanted to bring that note as you cross over the water. very cold and may encounter ice. you have a lot more cars on westbound highway 4 through antioch and off of that screen, more space that can call out to the north. being canceled because of mechanical difficulties. you have to take the car. you can't take the

most of 2010 heard news of service cutbacks and layoffs for state and local governments schools particularly hard hit. university of california students facing 32% more this year than last. in over a decade the cost of an education has tripled there. nothing is expected to get better. the state is set to spend $28 billion more than it currently has. >> we are borrowing just to keep going and at some point you can't do that. >> so incoming governor jerry brown has proposed cutting $9 billion from next year's budget. that's right, governor jerry brown. 2010 was a good year for bay area politicians like brown. a native of san francisco and later oakland. harris the governor. and the mayor gavin newsom will be leaving. one bay area that didn't do so well, meg whitman who spent more money than anyone in the history of politics to lose the governor's race and who also helped boost an attorney's career when they represented a house keeper that was fired. >> gay marriage. as we began 2010 and as we end it you still can't. but in between a judge ruled state's voters could not ban such marriages as they had in prop 8 two years ago and

state cutbacks! university of california campuses and that could mean fewer students getting into college. dan kerman has other impacts. >> uc-berkeley, they're already bracing. >> everybody is just struggling to get through as the it and if it gets worse? more people are going to try and other evidence of have college because it is not going to be possible. uc berkeley says that the $500 million budget cut will be felt on all campuses. and the possible impact will be if you were admissions, reduction faculty, light off, and less financial aid and less courses, offered. - layoffs. students are already feeling the last round of cuts. >> class is, in general are getting cut. we used to have discussions but we do not have them anymore. not enough funds. >> this campus seems to get more privatized. and we seem more international and out- of-state students. the entire california " feel " is going away. >> there are gone to a streamlined operation to save $75 million per year. and additionally question mark is perhaps too early to tell. and with teaching, education, research, and at uc-berkeley,

he proposes reducing payments for state cal works welfare and medi-cal program and cutting a billion dollars from the university of california and cal state system and asking us, the taxpayers, to pay nor in taxers. the voters may get to reduce the cuts next june. the question is, will it fly? we're going to ask larry gurston about that coming up in a few moments. we'll be right back. >>> take a live look at treasure island this morning. what we can see of it. it is a very foggy start to the morning and we are off to a very foggy start to the administration of jerry brown. he was barely sworn into office when he proposed some drastic cuts, not only to welfare and to medi-cal but also to the uc and csu systems. larry is here not as mr. healey but as -- >> no. >> political guru. can't wait to see you in that production into i bet governor brown is without a smile these days or maybe looking for one. >> not much to smile about in that budget of his. >> yeah. so the question is, is it a done deal what he's asking? not really. i'll tell you why. the governor needs cooperation to begin with the legislature. no question about that.

. >>> a threatened lawsuit by university of california executives has prompted a local, state assemblymano call for pension controls. the uc executives want their pensions based on a percentage of their full salaries rather than the maximum imposed by the irs. the bill by democrat jerry hill of san mateo would require allstate worker requirement programs to adhere to the irs cap. >>> it is 4:34. >>> it appears that ed lee is about to become interim mayor of san francisco. the board of supervisors is expected to appoint him at a special meeting this afternoon. lee is currently the san francisco city administrator. he was the only candidate with enough support on the board, despite indications that he didn't want the job. but yesterday he said he will agree to serve if selected. >>> lee's supporters held a rally yesterday in chinatown. they described him as a leader when dealing with community issues and social justice. >> because i think what ed wanted to do when he was fighting them was just to make san francisco a better place more responsive to needs of all members of the san francisco

state and local governments. schools particularly hard hit. university of california students paid 32% more this year than last. ade the cost of a uc education has tripled. nothing is expected to get better. the state is set to spend $28 billion more than it currently has. >> we're borrowing just to keep going and at some point, you can't do that. >> reporter: so incoming governor jerry brown has proposed cutting $9 billion from next year's budget. that's right. governor jerry brown. 2010 was a good year for bay area politician like brown. a native san franciscan and later mayor of oakland. san francisco district attorney kamala harris became the state's attorney general. and san francisco's mayor gavin newsom will be moving on to sacramento as lieutenant governor leaving with one year left on his term here and leaving a giant mess as to who will take over. one bay area pol who didn't do so well, meg whitman of los altos who spent more money than anyone in the history of politics to lose the governor's race and who also helped boost attorney gloria allred's fading career when she represented a woman who was fire

however, he is a graduate of western state university school of law in fullerton and has been a licensed attorney in california since 1996. his appointment adds a new twist to the relationship between the da's office and the police department which had become strained. >>> tomorrow, newsom will be sworn in as lieutenant governor at the state capital. the oath of office will be administered by his father, a former appellate court justice. after the ceremony, his family will host a reception, and then on tuesday the san francisco board of supervisors will take a final vote on the appointment of ed lee. who will fill the remaining year of newsom's term. >> governor jerry brown will unveil the new budget proposal. he has offered few specifics how he will try to close the 28 bill budget deficit. brown has warned into groups. lawmakers about deep spending cuts and may include ask the voters to extend sales and vehicle taxes that are site to expire in july and some departments might be eliminated. >> an unusually violent weekend in san jose. police are looking for witnesses after finding four victims following a shoo

universities all over the state. >> making e golden state the leader in stem cell studies. >> california is just a massive amount of energy which in total is largest in the world. >> of the nine research centers, two ofhe largest is here in the bay area. stanford and u.c. san francis. they were attracting stem cell researchers from around the globe. the emphasis is sharing research between la and between institutions. >> even across institutions, we've reached out nationally and to pull the best scientists together. so to do that you will be just denied. >> stem cell research building receivedore than $43 million from the state and additional $75 million was chipped in by a private donor. it will be the largest facility in the nation dedicated to stem cell research. ucsf was grand $35 million from the center for its lab perched on a hillside behind the campus hospital. private donors chipped in $48 million to get it finish. a doctor heads up the settlement cell study. >> they will have laboratories that will work from very basic biology of stem cells to cutting edge clinical work and the most of the time of ideas a

state university. he completed his undergraduate work in history with an emphasis on native american studies at the university of californiasanta cruz. he was previously employed at the center for training and careers as a center for youth services, and after 18 years of substance abuse and several years of incarceration, michael decided to dedicate his life to helping youth and adults find alternative ways to deal with substance use. michael is of apache-chicano and dissent and said this very thing -- "understanding my culture has helped me understand my identity." those words could not be more true, michael, and john would like to say a few words about michael. if i could invite you to the podium please. [applause] >> it is a pleasure for me to represent the indian health center of santa clara valley. we are so thankful to kqed, the mayor's office, and the other organizations that have put this event together. i know it takes a lot of work, a lot of planning. there are a lot of last-minute items that have to be taken care of, so all those who were instrumental in getting this organized so we could be here tonight to reco