has banned bpa in a number of items. some studies show bpa can disrupt normal hormonal functioning, particularly in younger people. >>> north and south korea are looking to reconcile just a little bit before the upcoming winter olympics. the companies will join together to form a united women's hockey team. the athletes will march together under one flag during the opening ceremony, which is just a few weeks away. the plan needs approval which it's expected to get before the ioc before they choose that hockey team. south korea says it hopes this will contribute to a political thaw after years of high tensions. >>> winter weather posing a danger to drivers across the country. snowstorms pounded southern states from texas to the carolinas. today a storm is dumping eight inches of snow in parts of new england. that means slicker roads and higher risk of accidents. >> unless you have to be on the road, help us out by staying off the roads. >> staying off the roads so important. the storm has closed schools up and down the ea

. >>> happening today, it may cost you more to use bpa.ares are increasing 25 cents to $2.25 a ride. if you are a kid, youth fares are dropping 75 cents to a buck. the transit agency will start offering free, two-hour transfers for certain customers. trains will run longer and more frequently between mountainview and winchester. >>> happening today, floats are in place as thousands brazen the chilly temperatures. this year, more than 200 members of the homestead high school marching band will perform. >> bob redell is live in cupertino with a closer look at how the all-stars are coping with the theme. bob? >> reporter: good morning and happy new year to you, kris and marcus. yes, the students here at homestead high and the marching band based out of cupertino will enter the national stage, again. in about 90 minutes from now, they will march down the streets of pasadena in the rose bowl parade. we caught up with the band as they were practicing here on campus in cupertino. the band director says the students were celebrating new year's eve

protesting the issuance on september 08, 2017 to rosemont place llc of an alteration permit revision to bpa. this has not been heard. it was continued at the party's request on several occasions to allow time for settlement. >> president honda: prior to you starting i wish to disclose i am a partner that has hired counsel in a project. reuben's appearance will not have any effect on my decision. >> good evening. ryan patterson on behafr of the appella appellant. first want to say thank you very much for giving us time to settle this case. it's the third in two weeks, so that's good. appreciate the help and to staff as well. i'd like to briefly read into the record the items that we are amending in the plans, both so that it's on the record and also for you to have a list of what's being changed in the plans. should just take a moment. for the roof. wood planter box 42 inches in height above the roof deck finish surface with copper pipe water supply. the planter box will be at the eastern edge of the roof extending continuously from the northeast corner of the roof to the southeast corner of

it reminds me of -- my dad used to talk about the old the bpa, he had to work to get your checks insteadf sitting home and doing nothing. i have nothing else to say about it but i think it is the right thing for everybody. our deficit is so high. it can really help the deficit. host: the previous caller was talking about the amount of hours that would be required in the wage. -- required and the wage. i think they should work -- i don't know though hours -- i don't know the hours. the government would have to break it down. they should have to work, no matter what. it is only fair. everybody should have to work if they can. if they can't, that is a different story. host: those are some opinions this morning. a work requirements. you heard our guest talk about it. what do you think about it? do you support it? bonita group to under the obama administration has an op-ed piece taking a look at the requirements pc rights -- -- requirements. she writes -- that is the co-author of that piece that you can find on the usa today website. pennsylvania next. this is richard. caller: i think they sh