[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

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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

that as word came out that chevron did not pay any u.s. corporate taxes in 2009, partly because of tax codes that allow companies to log their biggest profits in low tax countries other than the u.s., even though those companies like chevron are based in the united states. >>> a new poll shows a strong majority of california voters would like to see a state-wide election to decide the issue of extending taxes here. it's a critical issue as the governor and lawmakers battle over how to balance the budget. nbc bay area's ti aey area kimb voting on that. >> reporter: it seems votering are seeing the governor's point of view when it come s s to the statewide election to decide whether to extend temporary tax. >> i think it should be put to a vote. i think there is enough people in california that have alread >> spoken ñl& >> spoken ñl& andor ing a similar taxes were.jgfin >> the voters have already , thtime thatgmink ap dr25%@ ab g cutsés/Ñ whattd a ee5 rmed promi s kimberly tere, nbc bay area news. >> kimberly, thank you. >>> the biggest budg

chevron stock finish thursday day up 63 cents. the dow closed at a new high. rising 47 points finish with april with a solid 4% gain. the nasdaq gaped one point today. the onagain off again nfl lock hut out is back on again tonight. a federal appeals court granted the league's request to temporarily stay a judge's ruling that ended the lockout. just this morning teams across the league reopened the doors to players. a 49er's spokesman would not comment but said some reporters -- players reported to work. 30 players showed up to work. >>> the 49ers traded up to get a quarterback in the second round of the draft. they selected collin kepeneck. later in the draft they took south carolina safety, coliver and with the raiders penn state center, his ufrpgel is the team's offensive line coach. the raiders selected van dike. >>> it is required viewing for some even at 2:00 in the morning. the bay area goes the extra mile to watch a once-in-a- lifetime event. >>> a little deer stuck in a fence. i will show you how the police came to the rescue and what they did to set

. >>> chevron's first quarter profits rose 36%. it is the latest in a string of strong earnings reports from major oil companies. san ramon-based chevron lead to a $1 billion increase in profit. a chevron spokesman says the profits have little to do with the price of gas at the pump. >> we understand and appreciate the impact that high fuel prices have on consumers, particularly people who are struggling in an economy that is still trying to recover. but the most important way to address those high energy prices are with increased efficiently and more supply. >> people have every reason to be suspicious or even outraged about an industry raking in $6.2 billion for one company in a quarter or shell $9 billion in their first quarter and at the same time feels entitled to take another $4 billion off taxpayers. >> president obama is calling for an end of $4 billion in tax subsidees. republicans traditionally support the credits. >>> still ahead this friday night, the faithful husband who is staying with his wife, even though she had se

at chevron, we're investing millions in solar and biofuel technology to make it work.

san ramone base chevron announced the earnings today. as laura explains, quickly defended them. >> profit doesn't bug me. praise bugs me. >>reporter: chris never payed this much for a tank of gas before. his expensive visit to the chevron station coincide with the company announcing huge jump in profit for the first quarter of this year. >> we are earning money by finding and developing energy like oil and natural gas. >>reporter: chevron 36 percent jump in first quarter profit is dwarfed by those of several other company. l this rose 44 percent. shell 60 percent. and exxon 69 percent. >> every penny and more went into bringing energy to the world. >>reporter: chevron is running this ad to ease consumer concern about their high profi profit. but not everyone is buying the mess aichblingt we understand and appreciate the impact that high fuel prices have on consumer particularly people who are struggling in an economy still trying to recover. but the most important way to address those high energy prices are within crease efficiency and m

. >>> chevron's first quarter earnings rose by 36% thanks in part to -- chevron's report came a came a day after chevron saw an increase of 5%. >>> let's take a look at your saturday forecast. temperatures are going to be cool when you wake up tomorrow morning. the weekend we're looking for clear skies and warming up conditions. next week is going to be downright very warm. maybe even hot. overnight lows tonight. 40 in santa rosa. 36 in napa. 46 in vallejo. you're going to get frost in some of the inland bay valleys. as you get going tomorrow morning you will notice the cold. tomorrow these are the temperatures. you're not going to see any 80s tomorrow but lots of 70s. first time we've seen 70s in a while. a real nice day for your saturday. warmer still on sunday and warmer next week. i'll have all that wrapped up back here. see you at 10:45. >>> ingenuity and a lot of patience helped free a trapped deer today in berkeley. police used rope and an suv to help the trapped animal. ktvu cameras were there as they pulled on the fence freeing the deer. this morning police freed the deer bu

. >> and chevron 36 percent is divarsted by other companies. conoco's rose 44 percent and shell and exxon 69 percent. >> chevron has been running the aid to easy consummer concertains. not everyone is buying the message. we understand what it has on people trugling in an economy that is trying to recover. but the best way to address the prices is increased sufficienty and an industry and raking in 6.2 and shell nine billion and feels entitled to take four billion off of the taxpayers. >> and chevron and san ramon headquarters is located in the district. they told abc 7 it is not acceptable that oil and gas companies are taking in sky high profits when middle class families can barely to fill up their car. that tax breaks are no different than any other industry . attorney general holder will convene the first meeting. and called the oil and gas price fraud working group on monday in washington d.c.. laura anthony abc sennews. >> thank you, laura . a sharp eye led to the rescue of a man who drove off of a cliff in berkeley hills on monday. james

a chevron spokesman told abc 7 the profits have little to do with the price of gas at the pumps.sident obama is calling for an end to $4 billion in tax subsidies for big oil companies. >>> meteorologist lisa is here with our beautiful forecast. >> it's gorgeous out there. clear skies. still a little breezy. numbers already in the upper 50s. we'll start our warming trend today and then getting a little hot out there. i'll detail that forecast next. >> also next, a place that's definitely not thin on history. how san francisco wants to take the old mint beyond mint condition. >> lisa is here. i wore bright colors for you because i knew it was going to be such a fantastic weekend and week. >> i know. you're right. in fact, temperatures not only warming today, but getting even warmer tomorrow and that sets the stage for a warm first week of may because we're looking at a big pattern change coming our way. a look outside, the golden gate bridge, nice and bright. 6:15, the official sunrise. 7:59 setting tonight. and it is going to be a beautiful day today with the range of temperatures

. >>> chevron's first quarter earnings rose by 36% thanks in part to -- chevron's report came a came a day after chevron saw an increase of 5%. >>> let's take a look at your saturday forecast. temperatures are going to be cool when you wake up tomorrow morning. the weekend we're looking for clear skies and warming up conditions. next week is going to be downright very warm. maybe even hot. overnight lows tonight. 40 in santa rosa. 36 in napa. 46 in vallejo. you're going to get frost in some of the inland bay valleys. as you get going tomorrow morning you will notice the cold. tomorrow these are the temperatures. you're not going to see any 80s tomorrow but lots of 70s. first time we've seen 70s in a while. a real nice day for your saturday. warmer still on sunday and warmer next week. i'll have all that wrapped up back here. see you at 10:45. >>> ingenuity and a lot of patience helped free a trapped deer today in berkeley. police used rope and an suv to help the trapped animal. ktvu cameras were there as they pulled on the fence freeing the deer. this morning police freed the deer bu

chevron sold its oil for an average price of $89 per barrel in the last quarter, compared with $71 ahevron spokesman told abc 7 the profits have little to do with the price of gas at the pumps. >> we understand and appreciate the impact that high fuel prices have on consumers, particularly people who are struggling in an economy that's still trying to recover. but the most important way to address those high energy prices are with increased efficiency and more supply. >> i think people have every reason to be suspicious or outraged about an industry that's raking in $6.2 billion for one company in a quarter shell, $9 billion in their first quarter. and at the same time feels entitled to take another $4 billion off taxpayers. >> president obama is calling for an end to a $4 billion in tax subsidies for big oil. republicans traditionally support those credits. >>> in his weekly address the president discussed the rising fuel prices. he explains why he renewed his call this week for congress to stop subsidizing the oil and gas industries. >> understand, i'm not opposed to producing oil.

chevron, co conoco phillips, and hess. what do you think they have going for them. >> that's right, susie. what's happened is that these down-stream results tha they're going to report starting next week are going to really surprise the analysts, and i think they're going to surprise the street. that's because they've had such a terrible time in the refining margins for the last five, six, seven quarters. this is the first time they're going to make a lot of money. it will make a big difference on the bottom line. i think there is a moment here when you can leverage into some of these names and wait for these reports to come out and take the surprise up with the market. >> now, these stocks are off of their highs. do you still see upside for them? are these buy and hold kind of stocks? >> absolutely, they're buy and holds. but in terms of this refining profit, it is going to be the sharp kind of value play where you're going to try to get the stocks before it makes a big rise, based on a report that is going to be a lot be

caterpillar, america, and chevron. chevron is the companies second largest oil company. economists expect chevron to stay. it made more than $3 million a share. >>> time now 5:21. trying to recover from the damaging tornadoes in the southwest u.s.. look at this as that death toll keeps rising. >>> good morning, northbound 280 traffic looks pretty good getting up to interstate 880. we'll have more on the commute coming up next. >>> mississippi residents who survived tornadoes are being warned there could be flooding during the next two weeks. forecasters say the mississippi river could rise three feet above flood levels. emergency officials say unlike the tornadoes though, this is one disaster they can prepare for. 33 people have already died in the storms that hit mississippi. >>> the death toll from the series of tornadoes in the southeast has climbed to 297. our reporter is joining us live from hard hit tuscaloosa, alabama. president obama is expected to view there today. just describe what will he see when he gets there? >> reporter: well, dave, he will probably see a

chevron in the first three months of the year made 6.2 $1 billion net income. through the morning. >> darya: all lot of people watch their royal couple get married. this is video of from inside westminster abbey. i just read his lips and he said it looked beautiful. tests >> love my a archbishop: i, william arthur philip louis, take thee, catherine elizabeth to my wedded wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse: for richer, call it to have the kisses from the balcony, later though. there is more to come. after this there was more than 1900 guests, they have a luncheon. 650 people are willing it down until tonight, where the party will be, there will be 300 people. them that you asked about the case? there they are at buckingham palace. being introduced to the crowd. everybody is waiting for the kiss. that is set to beat rehearsed to get the right angles for the can a quick kiss it was. >>darya: if you give it such a bill that. they are doing away. the wait is very important. the lash of the waves of is very important. there were 1

david muir will be back to d >> gas prices and oil profits, tonight you will hear chevron why the huge little to do with what you pay in the pump. >> the east bay housewife that had sex with teens and. how easy it for kids to pay for alcohol. i am michael finney with a hidden camera investigation. i am 7 on your side . >> city scientist takele a stease found in one of the parks. >> this is 7 news at 6:00. profits total 34 billion and the pump prices head toward record levels . quickly defended them. laura anthony is live in the chevron station in alamotonight. >> since the first of this year, gas prices shot up 88 cents and that is 38 percent and the same

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chevron with techron. care for your car. responding to accusations against a coach visiting a-t and t park. >>> back now at 6:10. baseball commissioner bud selig says he is waiting to respond to accusation against a coach. a family from fresno says atlanta braves pitching coach roger mcdowell made comments and gestures to three men next to them prior to saturday's giants-braves game. the father says when he complained, mcdowell told him, kids don't belong at a baseball park and threatened him with a baseball bat. mcdowell has sense apologized. >>> 6:10. president obama opponents shifting the attention from his birth certificate to his school records. the white house releasing a copy of the president's original birth certificate showing he was born in honolulu. but that's not satisfying everyone. donald trump who pushed for release of the certificate now wants to see the president's university records. last night in the bay area, senator dianne feinstein took aim at trump. >> i think this is really reaching the point of ridic

mobil the most profitable corporation in the history of the world going back to the roman empire chevron conoco phillips as well as financial institutions like goldman sachs citigroup and bank of america and defense contractors like boeing and general electric along with a handful of other transnational giants spent over a billion dollars in the last decade lobbying congress to keep intact corporate tax loopholes a billion dollars spent just a few blocks from here on just five hundred thirty five members of congress. how is this fair and how long can they get away with this joining me now is adam smith direction communications director of public campaign and daniel harper from the weekly standard gentlemen welcome and thank you. daniel and yes exxon mobil paid nothing in zero nine they got a rebate of one hundred fifty six million chevron ten billion profits in two thousand and nine no taxes nineteen million dollars rebate bank of america four have billion in profits last year paid no taxes got a two billion dollars refund you know look i literally have a list here of about twenty of the

. >>> and chevron reports tomorrow. there's no oil shortage looming so why are prices rising? our consumer editor tom vacar solicited some expert thought and customer opinion. >> reporter: here at the chevron, customers said gas fares are unfair when people are trying to save money. >> there's been a lot of cut backs. >> you see other companies, they are barely getting by. by the oil companies are really making a lot of money. >> reporter: exxon reported today that the near $11 billion it made is 65% higher than a year ago. shell profits up 30%. ocidenal up 46. >> they've been driving prices up like that. we have to pay. we have to get to work. >> they know they invested to invest for oil. but we would like to explore in the alternatives to that. >> reporter: dean of the golden gate business says there's no shortage in oil. a weak u.s. dollar means it takes more dollars to buy oil and finally demand from emerging nations is on the rise. >> i agree there's something going on behind closed doors there that we're not totally aware of. our world seems to run on green instead of co

. >>> and chevron reports tomorrow. there's no oil shortage looming so why are prices rising? our consumer editor tom vacar solicited some expert thought and customer opinion. >> reporter: here at the chevron, customers said gas fares are unfair when people are trying to save money. >> there's been a lot of cut backs. >> you see other companies, they are barely getting by. by the oil companies are really making a lot of money. >> reporter: exxon reported today that the near $11 billion it made is 65% higher than a year ago. shell profits up 30%. ocidenal up 46. >> they've been driving prices up like that. we have to pay. we have to get to work. >> they know they invested to invest for oil. but we would like to explore in the alternatives to that. >> reporter: dean of the golden gate business says there's no shortage in oil. a weak u.s. dollar means it takes more dollars to buy oil and finally demand from emerging nations is on the rise. >> i agree there's something going on behind closed doors there that we're not totally aware of. our world seems to run on green instead of co

we want to thank chevron for the gas cards. congresswoman nancy pelosi, a democratic leader in the u.s. house of representatives. the filipina women's network. marion chap phil taylor from the friends of the san francisco public library. one of our board members who is our even a share. thank you for putting all of this together. annie chung. she still donated to the reception so all of us could get fed. and srt productions for the photography. they are out there making sure we have a record of the day's events. cindy anderson. are your hair -- are you here? the women's action network also donated to us. and, of course, max's cafe. our cookies were donated by max's cafe. and the staff of the department and the status of women, their dedication and support. they support the friends, so we support all their initiatives of their projects. without them, all this would not happen, so i would like to recognize them. again, thank you to the friends of the board members. oh, and, we do have flowers for the chair of this event, so we ha

chevron with techron. care for your car. chevron with techron. and a forward-thinking spirit. at bank of america, we've been fueling economic growth here for over a century. today, we're investing in innovations that will define our future. every day, we're working to help set opportunity in motion. from financing a solar project for the milpitas school district to funding the institute at golden gate. because when you're giving, lending, and investing in more communities across the country, more opportunities happen. >>> all right. 6:55. folks just changed the clock. speeds below 20 miles per hour from a to l street. i want to go to a live chopper shot. the jam is at 20th and a street north of highway 4. this is a business. there was a fire there until a few minutes ago. the fire department is still on scene. use l street on to highway 4 in the meantime. i want to show the back up there at the bay bridge. we'll end with this shot. this is not impacting the highway 4 flow. back to you. >> the sun is out this morning. scott mcgrew was trying to figure out what sort of gadget is

chevron with techron. care for your car. this weekend.the rare macaw who travels to brazil to find romance, perched at the top spot >> rio took flight at the box office the animated film about the rare macau that traveled to find love. it earned ho million dollars, nearly double scream four. we got hop, soul surfer and hanna rounded out the top five. >>> there is a scream with neve campbell she is back. >>> a favorite beverage at the movies isn't too bad as previously thought, diet soda may not raise your chances of developing diabetes as studied reported in the past. harvard studies followed men for 20 years, those who drank sugar sweetened drinks were more likely to develop diabetes. >>> world's largest fast food is taking a bold move the make sandwiches healthier, subway will begin reducing sodium in sandwiches at u.s. stores. cut by 28% in fresh fit subs, and others 15%. >>> if you have ever been in court you better hope the judge isn't hungry. >> a starving judge is a mean one according to a new study. judges who are well fed and wel

. >> chevron corporation the first quarter rose. it is a series of strong earnings reports. they sold their price for $89 a barrel in the last quarter compared to 71 years ago. >> that led to a increase in profits. they reported a income of len billion dollars. the sheriff spokesman said the s have to do with the price of gas at the putches. >> atlanta braves pitching coach accused of bad behavior for the giants is on the administrative leave. they made crude gestures to a group of fans before the fans in the ball park. one fan claims that mcdowell will threaten him with a bat after he objected to the coach's actions. they have barred him as the investigation continues. major league baseball is also investigating. >> firefighters are trying to the cause of a apartment fire in antioch it broke out in this building in the intersection. the two story building has retail space on the ground floor and apartment units on the second floorarson investigators are looking into the cause of an early morning fire in a medical marijuana club where there was a previous suspicious fire in

and bay area based chevron is expected to report about the same. >> they don't make that much of a profit at our spend, and -- at our expense, and so many people are hurting and lost jobs. it's rough out there. >> reporter: experts say whether it's ample stock piles of petroleum, it's driving prices up. >> it's what will happen two months down the line, and that's the risk which is driving prices up and this is presummer. we also see a price increase during the summertime with extra driving so we're seeing another thing adding into a whole pipeline that might raise prices i'm moan when -- even more when we get to september. >> at mount rushmore there were of 6,000 fewer visitors, and helicopter tours at grand canyon are down 10%. no surprise as drivers are avoiding long drives. >> we make his outings, try to stay closer to home on the weekends than we did before. >> reporter: while pay area gas prices are high, they are not the highest in the country. chicago averages a nick -- a nickel higher. >> alan: it was windy where lillian is, and right now there's a high-wind advisory on the bay b

shell is expected to see a 232% -- 22% increase, and chevron is expected to report the same. >> it's frustrating. hopefully they're putting the money towards alternative fuel and other sources put i'm sure they're not. >> they don't need to make that much of a profit. at our expense. >> reporter: experts say the high gas prices and profits are not the fault of oil companies but traders who are driving oil prices up. concern over the political situations in the middle east and north africa continues to mount. >> gem men is -- yemen is having huge protests, algeria and other places are going to keep going for a while. that means we are most likely in for a long unstable and high price period of time. >> reporter: none of this bodes well for the tourism industry. it has taking a toll on popular destination spots like mount rushmore where there were 6,000 fewer visit yore from last -- visors from last year. >> we make less outings than we did before. >> reporter: others are considering replacing their vehicles. sean mooney has a six cylinder engine. >> i've considered getting a vehicle t

meanwhile, as oil prices continue to climb, look for profits to soar at exxon mobile and chevron. >> a third of the s&p weighs in with earnings this week including coca-cola, caterpillar, and amazon.com. 75% of corporate reports have beat earnings estimates. >>> today we get an update on the struggling housing market with new numbers on home sales and the latest home index tomorrow. >>> investigators suspect a manufacturing lapse at a boeing factory 15 years ago could be to blame for a hole that tore open of a fuselage of a southwest airlines jet earlier this month. >>> finally, when england's prince william marries kate middleton on friday, it's expected to cost his father, prince charles, $5 million, however, security for the royal affair could set taxpayers back about $30 million. >>> for the first time, the nashville predators get a playoff series win. plus the black hawks pull off the improbable and force a game seven against the canucks. your early morning sports medlines are straight head. >>> a new storm for the west coast. you're watching "early today." >>> good morning. if

chevron sold its oil for an average price of the 89 per barrel in the last quarter compared to $71 a year ago. that meant a billion dollar increase. exxon also reported an income of $11 billion in the first quarter. >> time to get off the bicycle for a great weekend. >> all the bicycles, whatever you want to do, jog. it will be a great weekend. make sure you put on the sunscreen. it won't be quite as breezy. that is one of the reasons we're going to see a warming trend. 10-15 degrees of warmth. >> thanks. still ahead, opponents of a research move a key court battle and what it means for their cause. >> and more than one way to watch, how the nuptials may have set a new word flord cyberspace >>> essential city council members have approved a plan to transform the downtown area in a major transportation hub. city officials say they would be linked to offices and shops and hp pavilion and the ballpark. it includes the station with caltrain and amtrak. and expected future arrival of bart extension would make a unique destination hub. city staff is moving forward with an environmental im

chevron is expected to report the same. >> it is frustrating.opefully they are putting the money to alternative fuel. >> they need a profit but not at our expense. >> experts say the high gas prices and resulting prices are not the fault of oil companies but traders who are driving the oil prices up. concern over the middle east and north africa continue to mount. >> yemen having huge protest and already seen in north africa. algeria and other places will cope going for a while. we most likely in for an unstable time. >> scray is one of those who avoid making long outings in the car. >> we stay closer to home. >> others are considering replacing the vehicle. >> consider getting a vehicle that doesn't cost much to operate. i don't see prices coming down soon unfortunately. >> bay area gas prices are high. but chicago averages 5 cents higher. in emoriville abc sennews. >> pg&e will hold a community meeting to answer questions about gas pipe line testing that start next month. they will example 150 miles of pipe lines in our system that are similar

refinery but they are not chevron sirens. they are not from the facility here but there are apparently some sirens near the refinery but there's nothing wrong at the refinery. everything is operating as normal. so there's some sort of a malfunction with the sirens. the sigh rent are not owned by -- sirens are not owned by chevron. but a lot of people have heard them. they are trying to fix the problem and will as soon as they can. traffic looks good. you can see some slow traffic there getting up to the toll plaza. this morning if you are driving into san francisco, traffic is busy. they've cleared the accident along southbound 101 at silver. it's now gone from the freeway. today's forecast from rosemary. >> mostly sunny skies. so you may need the sun sunglasses -- need the sunglasses. the breeze is blowing -- blowing the flags. mostly cloudy skies low clouds along the coast. it will be sunny for the afternoon. our temperatures will be warmer than yesterday. we will turn partly cloudy to mostly cloudy in the overnight hours a

chevron sold its oil for an average price of the 89 per barrel in the last quarter compared to $71 aant a billion dollar increase. exxon also reported an income of $11 billion in the first quarter. >> time to get off the bicycle for a great weekend. >> all the bicycles, whatever you want to do, jog. it will be a great weekend. make sure you put on the sunscreen. it won't be quite as breezy. that is one of the reasons we're going to see a warming trend. 10-15 degrees of warmth. >> thanks. still ahead, opponents of a research move a key court battle and what it means for their cause. >> and more than one way to watch, how the nuptials may have set a new word flord cyberspace. "know the species, know the stain." lanolin-free coat, i know it's an alpaca. walks in here, looks says "hey look, it's a llama!" cleaning the stain like he would a llama stain. time he's wasting. ♪ call 1-800-steemer create my oasis. marcy: ok, romantic garden? bree: oh, is there a castle nearby? marcy: no, but there's a charming farmhouse. bree: right next to my posh castle! i'm sensing a theme here. well, i am

. >> 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 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: much of the south was left reeling today after the nation's worst outbreak of tornadoes in nearly 40 years. at least 280 people were killed in six states during wednesday night's barrage. that included more than 190 dead in alabama, where two major cities were hit. it was just after dinnertime wednesday, when a terrifying sight transfixed the people of tuscaloosa-- a tornado nearly a mile wide, that blasted its way across the city. >> goodness, look at that! that is huge. >> brown:

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. and by the alfred p. sloan foundation. supporting science, technology, and improved economic performance and financial literacy in the 21st century. 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. >> lehrer: the u.s. today added a new weapon to the fighting in libya unmanned planes carrying missiles. that news came as rebels claimed they've seized a post on the tunisian border. but the libyan government claimed it holds more than 80% of misrata, after weeks of fighting there. the siege of misrata continued today with devastating effect and estimates of at least 600 dead so far. the forces of moammar qaddafi have libya's third-largest city surrounded on three sides firing mortars, rockets and tank shells night and day. in turn, the rebels stepped up their pleas this week that nato

. >> 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 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: rebels in libya suffered setbacks for the third day in a row. and loyalists to colonel moammar qaddafi recaptured more territory along the coast. geraint vincent of independent television news reports from the scene of the battle for the oil town of brega. >> reporter: just behind their front line, the rebels fire their missiles. nothing bo

and bay area-based chevron is expected to report about the same. >> it is frustrating. hopefully they are putting the money to alternative fuel and other sources, but probably not. >> i know they need to make a profit, but not that much of a profit at our expense. >> but they say the high gas prices are not the fault of the oil companies, but traders driving the price up. concern over situations in the middle east and north africa uh announced. >> yemen is having huge protests. algeria and other places will keep going, for awhile, up. that means we are most likely we are in for a long, unstable and high priced period of time. >> none bowing well for the tourism industry. it is taking a toll on spots like mount rushmore where there were 6,000 viewer visitors last year. jason is one of the people avoiding long trips in the car. >> we make less outings, i would say. try to stay closer to home on the weekends than we did before. >> others meanwhile are considering replacing their vehicle. sean has a six cylinder engine, but thinks a four cylinder is the way to go. >> i cons

big oil companies including exxon and shell and chevron are expected to announce more huge profits next week. laura anthony, abc 7 news. >> thank you . the state energy commission has more than enough power to make it through what is expected to be a high energy use summer . energy manager saw record levels of electricity and generate 18 percent of the state's power. but the head of thitate energy commission urges awful us in california to conserve energy in heat waves. >> public utilities commission is responding to pg&e announcement that they may never find the records and testing those now may make them likely to rupture. this is video showing pipe line testing that including shooting water through the lines. pg&e said that could weaken old pipes. it cost $500,000 per mile of pipe. the explosion in san bruno killed 8 people and destroyed homes. >> a new video on youtube showing aa muni train going with the doors open. another video earlier this month so showed the same issue . the driver had overridden security protocols and would be reprimanded. this is another case of this happenin