dr. robert agrella will oversee ccfs as it appeals the decision to revoke its accreditation. he will have independent authority over the budget and programs and the power to negotiate with unionized employees. >>> bart workers staged a protest today at the home of bart general manager grace cruniken. union members gathered late this afternoon outside her gated community. the workers are demanding that she return recent pay raises. each side will meet separately with state mediators over the next few days. both sides are expected to meet together on friday. >>> part of highway 50 is closed tonight because of a grass fire. the fire started about 12:50 this afternoon in an area between white hal. at least 50 acres have burned. crews shut off power in some communities. a music camp has been evacuated. the fire may have been started when a vehicle blew a tire. right now, they don't know when the highway will reopen. >>> the board of supervisors will meet tomorrow to discuss the fire protection district's finances following the closure of another fire station. the fire station in p