francis coe, nbc news. >>> saturday night u.s. air strikes over libya were supposed to end, but american planes pounded target in the country sunday and will continue to do so through tonight. thanks to poor weather over the weekend, nato asked for a 48-hour extension to help roll back progress for forces loyal to qadhafi. during the weekend rebels were pushed further east out of key oil complexes of ros lanuf and bregga. an envoy of muammar qadhafi that met with greece's prime minister yesterday said the libyan leader wants to end the fighting in his country and is looking for a political or diplomatic way out of the crisis. according to the "new york times", at least two of qadhafi's sons are pushing a solution that involves pushing their father aside to make way for a transition to democracy under their direction. however, it's thought qadhafi himself, nor the rebels seeking his ouster, would likely sign up for such a proposal. >>> well, now here's a look at some other stories making news early today in america. basketball fans

. >> reporter: francis coe, nbc news. >>> much more ahead on "today in the bay."heir hometown was voted the most miserable in the country. so why are these folks cheering? the anti-misery festival just ahead. >>> and fueling your imagination while protecting the environment. we'll introduce you to a unique bay area organization. turning trash into treasure. >>> we have some new video into the news room this morning. the pope celebrating easter mass at the vatican. tens of thousands of people packed st. peter's square to hear the mass. pope benedict is celebrating the mass on the steps of st. peter's basilica under a canopy to shield him from the elements. >>> people didn't have to wore i about the elements this morning, live pictures of mount davidson, the 89th year that an easter sunrise service is held there? san francisco. the service started at 6:30 this morning. and as you can see, still going on. >>> green is universal here all week at nbc bay area news and all week long we've been taking a look at how the bay area is doing its part. today we see a group tur