of chevron. john watson was in fact the guy who really was that was the architect of the takeover of texaco so it's just a ludicrous argument what about this this judge in new york you know the city where you are making stepping in and making this decision how can this happen. well. it is kind of mind boggling and right now i think you know the case is is on appeal in ecuador and going through the proper process the verdict that came down from ecuador ecuadorian courts is one hundred eighty eight page ruling that relied mostly on chevron's own evidence on samples taken by the company over the course of this you know very long trial and now we've got a new york judge in the same chord that chevron argued ten years ago to get out of making this ruling that the judgment cannot be enforced can't be enforced here in the u.s. he's issued a preliminary injunction against that the verdict against the force and of the verdict but it's an extraordinary overreach and i think an abuse of power by a judge bas

or worldwide the judge cited harm to chevron's business. so why would a new york judge meddle in a legal battle chevron initially insisted take place in ecuador i say it's a u.s. company they have huge interests here they're capable of very severe pressure as well against those that wish in any way to harm their interests and of course they have friends in a lot of high places while ecuador is tribal members certainly don't says great pilaster investigative journalist and filmmaker greg says chevron has been calling all the shots in the case they try the case in the united states so they sent it down to ecuador they said now we don't. like the case in ecuador because we got a bad ruling so now try it in the united states now the multinational corporation is accusing ecuadorian villagers and farmers of trying to rob the company's pockets we have been seeing this fraud go on for the last twenty years we continue to uncover it we will continue to pursue several options both internationally and here in the u.s. courts but legal experts cite dou

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if you join today, you will receive a generous $10 gas card from chevron -- $20 gas card from chevron -- she upped the ante bill. and a cutback from the friends. another generous kenbei -- gas card from chevron, and at this point, i'd like to introduce the executive director of the department of the status of women. >> thank you so much, patricia. we are so lucky to have a front organization theory department parking and traffic does not have a friend's organization, so we feel privileged to partner with them. we are also very fortunate to have a mayor who really understands the value of women's power. mayor lee when he was the director of the department of public works. it was one of the first departments to undergo our gender analysis, per our 1998 ordinance reflecting the principles of the united nations women's rights treaty. to be honest, our first meeting with dpw was not very promising. we told them we wanted them to think about gender in their operations, and they gave us a blank stare. "what do you mean, gender? we provide services for the public." then, we started to talk ab

[applause] >> ladies and gentlemen, please welcome jim davis, president of chevron energy solutions.se] >> @ chevron energy solutions, we are a recognized leader in clean, innovative energy development, and we are also a proud sponsor for the perry and outreach program, which encourages high school girls to pursue careers in orthopedic surgery and engineering. it is an outstanding program that develops young women into leaders who enhance lives in the communities where they live. motivating others to improve the greater good is what defines the foundations, the spirit of the general award. with this award, the and the foundation inspired others to support the innovative programs at the hospital. here to present the award this year, please join me along with everyone at chevron energy solutions and welcoming the honorable willie brown. [applause] >> mr. davis, thank you very much for that kind introduction. mayor li, mirrored jordan, others assembled here in, those associated with the foundation and with this application and this event, you know good and well the spirit of the general

so i have here at r t a dirty five between aqua door and chevron chris let's decision by a new york judge leave a crude impression about big corporations. plus an update on the cia contractor accused of killing two pakistanis and here's a hint blood money. let's not forget that we are in a park right here right now and. i think it's going to well. we never got the it says they're going to keep you safe get ready because.

at chevron, we're investing millions in solar and biofuel technology to make it work. >> we've got to get on this now. >> right now. ♪ ♪

go after chevron's assets in other countries.hwest is raising domestic fares by 10 bucks each way. call it recall monday. honda recalled some 35,000 civic hybrids for electrical problems. toyota recalled about 22,000 suvs and trucks over faulty tires, and chrysler recalled some 20,000 jeep wranglers over steering issues. >>> finally, a woman has been offered free fights on virgin blue airlines after claiming a flight attendant put her 17-month-old son in the overhead bin and closed the latch. virgin fired the employee but claims he was only playing a game of peekaboo. >>> coming up, double, double tie. spring training is heating up. smoking joe takes a bow. plus, another highlight from the mba's booming rookie. your early morning sports headlines are straight ahead. >>> and severe thunderstorms are on top for parts of the country. it could mean tornados. i'll have details coming up. you're watching "early today."ç versus toyota. which is better? [ male announcer ] why do so many car companies compare themselves to toyota? maybe

as well as england chevron latin america. >> we have a lot way to go and i think that requires to put it nicely some reform of the institution. >> phil says information technology on campus is one of the issues he would wac -- tackle as president. >> the accounting systems are our cane compared to the kind of things that chevron had. >> the members of the associated -- had been involved in the bidding process from the start. >> we -- in the state of c. we give opportunities for everybody to go to school. and i think a president what we need is we need business committed to that. >> all three candidates have very strong business experience. >> a committee of csu trustee's will ultimately decide which candidate will get the position. >> they know the system very well. so that means to say if any one of them have been hired. that means you have continuity here. >> the candidates have been narrowed down. who's joined in retirement for phil whit more after he left, back to you. >> thanks kyle. >>> the effects of tragedy in japan can be felt worldwide. people are starting relief efforts her

. >> susie: chevron has been approved for new oil and gas exploratory drilling in the gulf of mexico. it's the first green light for new work since the ban on deepwater drilling was lifted in october. that ban, you'll recall, was put in place after b.p.'s "deepwater horizon" disaster almost a year ago. the permit lets chevron resume work 220 miles off the coast of louisiana. >> tom: a new milestone-- the number of hispanics in the u.s. skyrocketed over the past decade to more than 50 million, according to last year's census. that's 16%, or one in six americans. the asian population also rose sharply. still, asians make up just 5% of the u.s. population. african americans are about 12%, while 64% of the country identifies itself as "white." nine million americans checked the "more than one race" category. that's up 32% from a decade earlier. >> susie: as we mentioned, u.s. markets headed higher again today, despite a host of hot spots around the globe. tonight's commentator thinks he knows why. he's daniel gross, columnist and economics editor at yahoo finance. >> in the past 12 months

at chevron, we're investing millions in solar and biofuel technology to make it work. >> we've got to get on this now. >> right now. ♪ ♪ moving our economy for 160 years. bnsf, the engine that connects us. pacific life. and by toyota. the william and flora hewlett foundation, working to solve social and environmental problems at home and around the world. and with the ongoing support of these institutions and foundations. and... this program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. and by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. >> suarez: the u.s. and other powers made ready today to enforce a no-fly zone and other measures in libya. president obama said the world would not be deterred by moammar qaddafi's claims of a cease-fire. the president spoke in the east room of the white house this afternoon after conferring with congressional leaders. >> let me be clear-- these terms are not negotiable. these terms are not subject to negotiation. if qaddafi does not comply with the resolution, the international community will impose consequence

the lab was paid for by a partnership between the city and chevron. 35 computers are up and running. students share their work and how the program has encouraged them to stay in school. the average starting salary for an engineer coming out of college is $85,000. >>> that is a report for tonight. our coverage continues on line at ktvu.com with our 10:00 news on ktvu channel 2. "tmz" is up next right here on tv 36.

good axe on mobil and chevron who will benefit from the higher price per barrel. it will be a band that plays out by the end of spring. >>catherine: were olmsted of time, no unemployment numbers coming what are you thinking. >>rob: tomorrow we get first-time claims for unemployment those will be things that drive the market in the next few days. >>catherine: ok great thi >>louisa: close to three- quarters of an inch of rain in mill valley and coastal corp. bridge in san francisco. continuing showers to the evening and light showers will persist into tomorrow. apertures are in the '50s. a little bit warmer in to santa rosa at about 50 degrees, 59 livermore and still holding on to the l3 places like mt. view. future cast for showing you that were going to continue with the pattern of light scattered showers. it looks like nothing have the at this point is expected around the bay area. we will continue with wet weather until tomorrow as well. unsettled weather continues for your thursday. morning lows getting down into the '40's. mid-40s through santa rosa, will be w

funding for the $110,000 that comes from a partnership between the city of richmond in chevron. freshman and senior engineering students will be the first use that new lab. >>jacqueline: temperatures outside right now warmer than yesterday but not as warm as what we had expected. a look at current conditions again in the low 60s which is warmer than what we saw yesterday. five degrees short of what we did expect so. 55 and have one day, 67 los gatos is our warmest. there is that band of clouds that of been sitting over the bay area throughout the day. we've been seeing the sun takes root it's been pretty hazy and kept our temperatures down we will have a break of clear skies over night before this talent system starts to push into the bay area. the take a look over expecting tomorrow at a glance. free clearing over night, tomorrow morning by 9:00 will see rain in the north bay. will push to the south and in the south bay level one to o'clock. it will see dry conditions after 4:00. a few clouds but dry conditions and we do have more rain in the forecast. in world news, an oil sto

cars lined up at a chevron station on main street to fill up before leaving. they have received warnings before. destructive pictures from japan encourage them to pack up. >> we had a warning a year ago and i think most of us ignored it -- exactly a year ago. everyone seeing what's going on in japan. extremely sad and trying to make more precaution in sitting out. >> pillar point near half moon bay was also evacuated. it sits on the coast near princeton by the sea where officials have asked people to go to higher ground. >> the let in the front came and knocked on our door and said there was an earthquake in japan and they might be expecting this. around 8:00 we're getin' out and going back to manpika. >> and this is a time lapse of the search in half moon bay over the last few hours. let's take a look as the water starts to come in and then rushing back out you can see the water levels rising but clearly significant over the course of a few hours their water completely coming up to the rocks and then of course running back out. two surges so far, the second o

cars lined up at a chevron station on main street to fill up before leaving. they have received warnings before. destructive pictures from japan encourage them to pack up. >> we had a warning a year ago and i think most of us ignored it -- exactly a year ago. everyone seeing what's going on in japan. extremely sad and trying to make more precaution in sitting out. >> pillar point near half moon bay was also evacuated. it sits on the coast near princeton by the sea where officials have asked people to go to higher ground. >> the let in the front came and knocked on our door and said there was an earthquake in japan and they might be expecting this. around 8:00 we're getin' out and going back to manpika. >> and this is a time lapse of the search in half moon bay over the last few hours. let's take a look as the water starts to come in and then rushing back out you can see the water levels rising but clearly significant over the course of a few hours their water completely coming up to the rocks and then of course running back out. two surges so far, the second o

. >> in angola chevron helps train engineers, teachers and farmers; launch child's programs. it's not just good business. >> i'm hopeful about my country's future. >> it's my country's future. >> you can't manufacture pride, but pride builds great cars. and you'll find in the people at toyota, all across america. pacific life. and by bnsf railway. and the william and flora hewlett foundation, working to solve social and environmental problems at home and around the world. and with the ongoing support of these institutions and foundations. and... this program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. and by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. >> ifill: japan suffered two major blows today, as a desperate effort continued to head off a nuclear crisis on the heels of a catastrophic earthquake and tsunami. a new explosion rocked a shut- down reactor at a plant that lost its cooling system in friday's disaster. and the u.n. nuclear agency warned a second reactor was failing as well. thousands of people had already been ordered ou

chevron. we may have more in common than you think. >> and by bnsf railway. >> and by the bill and melinda gates foundation. dedicated to the idea that all people deserve the chance to live a healthy, productive life. and with the ongoing support of these institutions and foundations. and... this program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. and by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. >> woodruff: libyan warplanes carried out repeated air strikes today, and fears of a rising humanitarian crisis grew. we have two reports from independent television news, starting with bill neely in misrata, a western town surrounded by forces loyal to libyan leader moammar qaddafi. >> reporter: colonel qaddafi's got a grip on western libya, but not here. and the town of misrata rebels fight street battles with his men. it's urban, intense and deadly. the rebels say dozens of have been killed. this one of qaddafi's tanks. his men fought their way in but were

. >> in angola chevron helps train engineers, teachers and farmers, launch child's programs. it's not just good business. >> i'm hopeful about my country's future. >> it's my country's future. >> you can't manufacture pride, but pride builds great cars. and you'll find in the people at toyota, all across america. pacific life, power to help you succeed. bnsf railway. and the william and flora hewlett foundation, working to solve social and environmental problems at home and around the world. and with the ongoing support of these institutions and foundations. this program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. and by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. >> brown: libyan forces stepped up their counter-offensive against opposition fighters today. a barrage of firepower assaulted rebels on fronts to the east and west of the capital. we have two reports from independent television news correspondents in libya. we begin with lindsey hilsum. she's in the oil port of ras lanouf, about 400 miles east of tripoli. >> reporter: headi

. >> last year, chevron made a lot of money. >> where does it go? >> every penny and more went into bringing energy to the world. >> the economy is tough right now, everywhere. >> we pumped $21 million into local economies, into small businesses, communities, equipment, materials. >> that money could make a big difference to a lot of people. >> and by bnsf railway. pacific life. >> and by the bill and melinda gates foundation. dedicated to the idea that all people deserve the chance to live a healthy productive life. and with the ongoing support of these institutions and foundations. and... this program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. and by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. >> brown: japanese engineers marshaled all their remaining tools today in the week-long struggle to prevent a full-blown nuclear disaster. and in washington, president obama sought to reassure americans about the potential for radiation to drift over the u.s. >> we do not expect harmful levels of radiation to reach

chevron. we may have more in common than you think. and by bnsf railway. and by the bill and melinda gates foundation. dedicated to the idea that all people deserve the chance to live a healthy, productive life. and with the ongoing support of these institutions and foundations. and... this program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. and by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. >> ifill: thousands of bodies of earthquake and tsunami victims washed up today in northeastern japan. the confirmed death toll was near 1,900, but there were estimates of more than 10,000 dead in the miyagi region, hardest hit by the catastrophe. meanwhile, survivors struggled to find food, water, and shelter as engineers labored to prevent a nuclear disaster. four days into the disaster and the devastation is almost beyond words. and spreads as far as the eye can see. whole towns, gone. in their place, mounds of wreckage. today new images emerged capturing the moment friday's tsunami ripped through a residential area. the ama

we called the chevron station and an employee told us the numbers are transposed. the real nice is $3.89. he adds the sign is electronic generated at another location so he can't fix it. the other two grades of gas really are priced at more than $4 a gallon. >>> ahead -- we'll tell you if you should expect to see more local salmon on the dinner table this year. and a new twist in the saga of actor charlie sheen. get oscillo and feel like yourself again. oscillococcinum, nip it in the bud. >>> there are signs that this year's salmon run will be strong enough for a full season of commercial fishing. the salmon population may even triple, according to some predictionses, by biologists. state fish and game announced preliminary projections of about 250 million of salmon in the waters. the season usually starts in mid-april. >>> actor charlie sheen says she's ready to fight to get his two young sons back. his 2-year-old twins were removed from his house last night after a court order was granted to his estranged wife, brooke mueller. she got a restraining order after sh

all of the dow components were in the red, except for chevron, which rose slightly. let's take a look in tonight's "market focus." to get a feel for the world market reaction to the japanese crisis, let's take a look at how some country-specific etfs fared today. the japan etf ended off just a fraction, despite the nikkei losing over 10%. this german etf tumbled 3%, tracking the german market sell- off. the honk kong etf off more than 2%, and the singapore etf down sharply, off 3%. some investors opting for cash today, selling off their holdings in gold, long considered a safe haven. april gold futures skidded $32 to $1,392 an ounce, a drop of more than 2%. investors also took profits in oil. in new york trading, april futures fell $4 to $97 a barrel. that was the biggest one-day drop in nearly five months. s for stocks, utilities and information technology stocks led the selling. yahoo! was the s&p 500's weakest member, down almost 6%. shares had been trending higher on speculation the company was looking at selling its stake in yahoo japan. analysts now believe the