two years ago craig chandler was convicted of molesting five of his students.orward, millions of dollars could be at stake for the direct. that trial is set to begin on monday. >> a plan to remove some nonnative trees has started a contentious debate between some neighbors. it would take 10 years to complete the fire hazard reduction plan because it would require removing thousands of eucalyptus and other trees. uc berkeley and the city of oakland applied for grant money. fema recently approved it. and friday night oakland city council's public safety committee voted to accept that money. but some people showed up to voice their concerns. >> people from all over the bay area come to the hills to recreate, all those people are going to be horrified if the trees start falling. >> people who oppose the plan say they hope a lawsuit will stop it before it starts. others who fear devastating fire welcome the idea. but both sides agree without the trees the landscape will look dramatically different. the ongoing drought has more and more bay area residents looking for