. >>> happy birthday to the california state flag.overnor johnson declared the historic bear symbol as the symbol for the flag. according to the bear flag museum, american troops had just won the territory from the mexican army without firing a shot. a man hoisted a patched together bear flag to celebrate their victory. >>> and we'll tell you what people did to celebrate the completion of a project in the rotunda. >>> legendary singing and san francisco native mathis back in the bay area celebrating the connection between jewish and african american music. mathis is said he was inspired by jewish music. >>> and black history celebration was kicked off at the rotunda this afternoonful lee was there with malia cohen for the annual san francisco historical society black history month celebration. mayor lee talks about some of his childhood personal experiences including the memories of the kindness shown to his family by a black business owner when he was growing up. >> it is not just about recognizing african americans, it's about what

state's official flag. the banner first went over the town of sanoma in 1846 before california was a state. americans had just won the territory from the mexican army and raised their flag together as a symbol of victory. >>> a bay area legend takes a trip home. how johnniy mathes bridged cultural connections on display in aue tphaoebgs exhibit -- unique exhibit. >>if there is no tv nearby you can watch bay area news at 7:00 on your computer. we are streaming live on the web at ktvu.com. shift your weight forward onto the left foot. take the right leg up, holding the inner arch of the foot... introducing instant action alerts, only from chase. left arm up... manage your account and help avoid overdrafts with a click of a button. just reply to the alert with how much you want to transfer. inhale, all the way up... so you always stay in balance. ...to crescent pose. chase what matters. just four more times. ♪ . >>> john mathes is in town to speak at the jewish museum. part of the museum's "black sabbath" history. one of his first records was a prayer. >>> our meteorologist mark tamia says any

flag. california spends $7.5 million on key chains, bags, and other items. the move follows measures to recall thousands of state- issued cell phones and reduce the state's vehicle fleet. the order is part of his effort to close a $27 billion budget deficit. the governor said he's hopeful he can meet a budget deal by march 10. that will allow him to put tax extensions on the june ballot. they won't put tax extensions before voters. governor brown is waiting for a list of budget-related proposals. . >>> the state of wisconsin is in the middle of a budget battle that has paralyzed the government. tens of thousands of union members and supporters rallied at the state capitol in madison. at issue is the governor's plan to cut pay and benefits and their collective bargaining rights to reduce the budget. and detectives in the -- democrats have left the state to postpone a vote on that plan. >> they get paid to do the job. they don't get paid to hide out in another state. the bottom line is they should come here, they should defend their position. >> reporter: the democrats are believed to be hiding, if you will, in ne

flag. california spends $7.5 million on key chains, bags, and other items. the move follows measures to recall thousands of state- issued cell phones and reduce the state's vehicle fleet. the order is part of his effort to close a $27 billion budget deficit. the governor said he's hopeful he can meet a budget deal by march 10. that will allow him to put tax extensions on the june ballot. they won't put tax extensions before voters. governor brown is waiting for a list of budget-related proposals. . >>> the state of wisconsin is in the middle of a budget battle that has paralyzed the government. tens of thousands of union members and supporters rallied at the state capitol in madison. at issue is the governor's plan to cut pay and benefits and their collective bargaining rights to reduce the budget. and detectives in the -- democrats have left the state to postpone a vote on that plan. >> they get paid to do the job. they don't get paid to hide out in another state. the bottom line is they should come here, they should defend their position. >> reporter: the democrats are believed to be hiding, if you will, in ne

california energy commission declined to be interviewed but will have to justify their spending at the legislative hearing this month shared by state senator alex padia. >> this first report raises some red flagsn has to answer to the lao and to the legislature. reporters say the peer program has done some good and spread the development of more energy efficient commercial fliers. the electricity surcharge expires in january and the legislature will have to decide whether to keep it going. a tough sell after this report. >> we have to show that we've made a wise use of the first $700 million. >> californians are skeptical about coughing up more money after seeing the l.a. report that found no rate payer benefits. >> no. not if it's not doing anything, not accomplishing anything. i don't think it should continue to be paid. >> that's one reason we should shut it off. it's like throwing money down a rat hole. >> the report recommends keeping the surcharge going but narrowing what it can be used for or killing the program all together. nanette miranda, abc 7 news. >> well, meteorologist lisa argen is here now to talk about the unseasonably high weather. >> yeah. we're having 70s and 80s once agai

flag thanks to denny hamlin going below the yellow line. at noon final round coverage of the pebblele beach pro am. >> okay in other college basketball action, san jose state, 84-76 nevada, california lost at washington state 75-71 hockey action the sharks are in florida this afternoon. >> always makes me laugh places like florida have a hockey team. >> some bay area nature lovers are having a whale of a time. >> a rare sighting off the bay area coast when weekend early addition returns ♪ [ music ] ♪ could be just hours away fro a grammy award. >> also coming up one of the bay area's most respected musicians could be hours away from earning a grammy. we will be right back (announcer) roundup extended control is no ordinary weed killer. because it does two jobs... at the same time. one: it kills the weeds you have - right down to the root. two: it forms a barrier, that prevents new weeds from growing for up to four months. roundup extended control - kills and prevents. >>> a body found in central valley canal may finally end the mystery behind a high profile kidnapping. >> breaking news from cairo, crowds are getting smaller as egypt's new military leaders make a sweeping move. >>>