he has also been an instructor at laney college, at uc- berkeley, and most recently at san francisco state university. he works in labor law and international law. i think he would have a lot to offer, and he is one candidate for human rights. the other candidate is ms. elizabeth morton, and her background -- by trade, she is an attorney. she does have a lot of expertise in issues of labor law in reference to contracts, and i think she would be a big asset to the advisory group in reference to her background. she also could not make it do to the fact that she had to be in court representing a client of hers. that is all i can say pretty much. supervisor campos: thank you. just a quick question for the clerk -- is there a timing issue in terms of when we have to act on these? >> no, mr. share. -- no, mr. chair. supervisor campos: why don't we open up to public comment? is there any member of the public that would like to speak on these items? seeing none, public comment is closed. supervisor mar. supervisor mar: i would like to say i do know of bill sokol's work -- work.

. >> reporter: now he is a laney college freshman with a new outlook. >> it made me a critical thinkerit made me appreciate like school more. >> reporter: sisters rosemary and cynthia raised more than $2 million in grants and donations to buy and build their west oakland center. >> have you done any of your math practice? >> reporter: as the student population grew, the sitssters added a new focus encouraging college enrollment. >> sister rosemary and i would always talk to our students who were getting close to their ged and say, are you thinking about college? and they weren't. or if they were they didn't know enough about it. >> reporter: one thing the sisters know they have made a good team. >> her strength is writing and my strength is math. >> reporter: for using their strengths to help students step into success, this week's award in the bay area goes to rosemary delaney and cynthia canning. sharon chin, cbs 5. >> we get to feature jefferson award winners every week. if you would like to learn more about them or how you can help nominate one, go to cbs5.com, click at connect at

laney is a great lady. the salvation army we're helping out. families of fallen police officers and firefighters and soldiers. and also area churches. we're leaving anybody out? >> i think that's it. but as long as the people get gifts, we'll make sure every needy child gets something no this is just one portion here that what we can show you here of all the toys that we have in our lobby now. people just coming up here at 6400 york road and dropping off toys. and next week they'll be dropped if the laps of kids that don't see it the christmas coming. santa, you're make somebody very happy next week. >> ho-ho-ho! >> all right. i want to you chase everybody to our website at abc2news.com, you can learn more about cfg bank and the kids that are really going to have a great christmas and how you can still join the effort. it's not too late! we'll start this effort on tuesday and that's when all the cops show up and we have a great, great -- and the sleigh shows up and we deliver toys for the kids! >> all right. thank you. >>> let's check out what

today the students graduated from a nine week program at laney college that taught them the basic skills math, algebra. >> starting salary is roughly $35,000 a month plugs benefits. in the tough economic times, to be making that kind of money for a public utility, it's worth going for. >> i need it more than anything, even if i don't get a job. i take something with me. >> they expect eight or ten openings as what it describes as the near future. the hiring process may begin next month which may lead to a competitive twist. >> are they friends or rivals? >> they are my friends, but after we all pass they are going to be working together. >> so enjoy the cake and get ready to rehit the books. >> millions of christmas shoppers are in a mad rush to buy, buy. this super saturday is one of the biggest days for retailers. >> exactly one week until christmas morning, it is crunch time. >> this is going to be the highest price retail period, every day will be massive. >> now retailers are pulling out all the stops. 50% off the gap and another 20% if you buy this weekend. >> a lot of retail compa