this week bart planment and unions will meet this week to discuss the disputed clauses. >>> that comes as the agency rolls out new routes and extends its hours. the union says those changes violate the terms of a court ordered 60 day cooling off period between the union and management. the union could go on strike once the cooling off period ends in a week. >>> the city council in palo alto is considering a plan to help reserve more street parking for residents. the city would charge for parking permits. the council says most of the permits would go to residents but some employees that work for nearby businesses? won't be able to get them. >>> for the ninth consecutive day a winter spare the air alert has been issued in the bay area. an impressive weather pattern is trapping pollution close to the ground. it is illegal to burn wood or solid feud either indoor -- solid fuel either indoors or outside. >>> today is the busiest shipping day. they are prepared to process about 600 million pieces of mail today. many post offices are extending their hours to accommodate the rush. by the time