you also heard from santa clara's new district attorney jeff rosen. now we're going to see how it can profoundly affect a february. on february 8th, two people were gunned down while working on a car car while working on a street. joining us right now is the boys' mother. it's hard for you to get there. but going back to that day so people understand why you want to talk about why you are here today? >> on february 9th i got a call from my son, greg, mom i want you to stop what what you are doing. i sat on my knees and said a prayers. ten minutes later, he said mom, we lost him. i couldn't believe my ears. both of them had been murdered in the city of oakland. >> just going about their business. >> 22 years old, in college, working. his car broke down and he called his brother to come and help him fix it. what beyond comprehension how he was available to help him but according to the police while they were working on the car a guy came up with an assault rifle. >> nobody knows why? >> no. it's just a random. >> i think they have a guy in jail but not

rosen says the santa clara county sheriff, the chiefs of police and the county crime lab have signed an agreement to give investigators everything they need to crack these cases. the unit was dismantled in 2007 but now is back. >>> borders cannot balance its books, so the bookstore is declaring bankruptcy and closing 200 stores. 11 right here in the bay area. this borders store in san jose is one of the 200 superstores that will close nationwide. we're told the 40-year-old company has been losing about $2 million a week. the stores will be holding sales this weekend. closing dates will occur over the next couple weeks. so the stores being closed here in the bay area are two in san jose, two in san francisco, one in los gatos, san mateo, alam a alameda, fremont, pleasanton, union city and san ramon. >>> well, the white house has been very coy about president obama's bay area visit tomorrow night. despite several requests, they have yet to release any details about exactly mr. obama is meeting with or where. but we do know the first person to greet the president will be san francisco m

but now as you said, district attorney jeff rosen is reinstating the unit.his yesterday. and he is appointing one of his top prosecutors to head it up. he is also selecting a veteran interrogator formerly from the mountain view police department to be the unit's investigator. rosen tells kcbs his office will never give up on old murder and rape cases. >> we may not be able to solve every, single one of them but we're going to try and we are going to have some successes, and i think that's really fundamental to what a civilized society requires. >> reporter: now, the county crime lab has joined in this effort. they have committed to handle dna evidence in an expedited fashion and the various law enforcement agencies near santa clara county, the various police departments, have all signed onto a partnership and cooperation agreement that basically allows the cold case guys to open up their old case files to do their investigations. of course, there have been dozens of cold case convictions nationwide over the past 15 years largely due to the dawn of the abilit

the best and then at the same time you have a few oddballs there that have stuck out people like nir rosen people like debbie schlussel that either you know made a joke about it or that were saying that they're happy about that happened to lara because now she knows what muslim savages do we what do you think of some of these responses. i mean that's what deb you've been saying about muslims savages this is even a fair comment but some of the jokes about it and things like that are i mean that just shows the greater state of the conversation which is that it's you know nir rosen and has to his credit made a very heartfelt apology about the promise that you made and that you know i was joking around with friends and i think he is generally credibly regretful of what happened and what he said about it but the fact that you know he was like was. with my friends i mean it's not it's not a thing that you should be joking about with your problems in that state of this issue is that we're not talking about it people are taking it seriously enough and those are those kind of results that you. now

rosen's solution may temporarily solve it, but the fact is it's only part of the issue. there are three levels of government that all have their mitts in this whole medical marijuana question. federal, state and local. and that's where the mist begins. each has different needs, different objectives, different responsibilities for that matter. and as that happens, they tend to clash. and it's the worst, it's the worst at the local level. where each county, each city has a different way of dealing with this. and right now, its eye kind of like no man's land. they're all doing it different ways and that's creating great confusion. >> you said jeff rosen is looking for clarification and i think last week or so, the d.a. in alameda county said i'm no longer into to go advise on this. at the local level, even the folks front hines, what's the biggest problem on the local level? >> probably three that you want to look at. first of all, regulation. nobody likes regulation, right? the fact is how many dispensaries should there be in a given area. where. what kind of background ch

secret money and change the dynamic of those races by refusing to put their names on, cowering behind a rosen and -- of rhodes of supreme court justices. richard -- robes of supreme court justices. if i hope our allies will consider developing their own options, and that is out of my control. what is under my control is insuring these groups are held accountable, ensuring middle class families know who is paying for these ads, so we are going to be pursuing all of the tools in our toolbox to make sure transparency ases -- existence. >> one thing they were interested in is tearing down the wall with the expenditure side. is that something you could work with? >> not at all. not because it is a good idea or of the idea but because we have not given it thought. i prefer transparency and accountability. you have a right to know whether a corporation with a vested interest in expanding the epa because they do not know it is ensuring clean drinking water standards, so i prefer transparency and accountability, and i believe these should be accountable to their own consumers. >> would you insist demo

. >> reporter: rosen was one of the experts on influenza. >> 75 or 80% are positive are in people under 20. that implies to me that it's still primarily circulating in the schools. >> reporter: officials at the dores schools says their campus has survived so far fairly unscathed from the flu. they think early notices to parents helped. >> number one, early flu shot, if they're sick, keep them home. >> everything has been great so far. our kids have had the flu shot back in october. >> we haven't had the flu, so it hasn't affected us at all. >> reporter: at this flier says, flu shots take about two weeks to become effective. but with the flu season ending in may, there's still time to get it. >>> and officials hope to release the identification of a body exhumed this afternoon. it was removed today for an autopsy. police say they believe the remains are that of 74-year-old dale smith. the marin county's investigation should release identity and cause of death. his wife evelyn smith is a person of interest. >>> kerry verse admitted in court in martinez that he had secretly met with a man

just this year, district attorney jeff rosen reinstated the unit to help police with unsolved homicides. >>> a california county is trying to get the fight against gay marriage on firmer legal ground. they asked for permission to step in as the primary defendants of proposition-8. the appeals court has expressed doubt whether the measure's sponsors have legal standing. since the governor and attorney general both declined to do so. a county clerk has stepped in because it would be his job to issue marriage licenses if legal. >>> new video surfacing showing the movement, the moment pardon me, the earthquake hit new zealand. >>> also, is it a redial for the iphone? the new consumer report centered on an old problem for the popular smart phone. >>> and stress and infertility. but now, new research on how moms in motion play a part in getting pregnant. >>> no big snowstorm headed our way. i'm jeff ranieri. we will however be tracking a few flurries possible in the ov night hours. the big story will be the cold. temperatures now in the 40s. we'll be dropping into the 20s for the north bay. f

rosen tells us they will review the unsolved murder and sex assault cases with law enforcement agencies in the county. the unit was disbanded in 2008 because of budget cuts. >>> and entering a courtroom today, the alameda judge heard arguments for and against the temporary gang injunction targeting 39 people who are allegedly members of the nortano gang. one of the 39 people told us he was not a member of the gang. outside the courtroom, a defense attorney said the city has not proven the need for this injunction. >>> so it is our belief that he should have to prove that there is imminent harm for each defendant. and so far they has not met that burden. >> the attorney general's office says they are looking into the terrorism in the neighborhood. testimony will resume next wednesday. >>> and oakland police reaching out to help a family whose one- year-old daughter was struck and killed last month. ktvu says that officers raised $3500 and gave it to the family of perez yesterday. the young girl was killed january 26th when she darted behind a truck being driven by her uncle. >>> and happ

area, john grey back to talk about men from marwomen from venus and president of the pres city joyce rosen burg foundation celebrating 75 years of philanthropy let me remind you to visit our facebook, twitter and youtube sites. >> let's start off with a musical fair we have actress lisa johan son from avenue q on its north america tour and on the stage in san francisco welcome to bay sunday lisa. >> thanks so much. >> let's get a quick clip so people can see what avenue q is all about. ♪ we are together, here on avenue q, we live on avenue q, q makes our dreams come true, we live on avenue q ♪ >> this is real life. >> we live on avenue q. >> you are going to love it. >> here is the keys. >> welcome to avenue q. >>> ,

howard rosen supports the training assistance, and says this whole story explains why our trade policy is dysfunctional. >> trade policy is becoming like tax policy in this country, where we have earmarks, where we have lobbyists, and the people with the largest amount of campaign finance is what determines the outcome. >> reporter: late today, the senate voted against considering a bill to fix all these problems. that means this weekend, tens of thousands of workers will lose their training, the sleeping bag battle goes on, and the price of colombian roses will go up. all of which makes trade policy in this country look like a lovers' triangle that has ended badly. darren gersh, "nightly business report," washington. >> . >> if you can't get the roses the jewelry is always a nice touch. >> tom: i'm luka, tara is allergic to flowers. i guess off every year. >> susie: that's "nightly business report for thursday, february 10th. i'm susie gharib "nightly business report" is made possible by: this program was made possible by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. thank

been calling for democracy condemning the doppies actions professor of middle east policy studies dr rosen hollis told us that britain has been exploiting its lucrative relationship with libya and is now glad to see gadhafi regime under threat. i think the british went a little too far in getting cozy with gadhafi and they discovered to that cost that he drives a very hard bargain and he's not incapable of punishing those who don't do what he wants he's saying it over migration he said three days ago that he was going to withdraw cooperation on migration across mediterranean the. any and he said many things to the british clearly indicating that if the kind of cooperation that he wants from the british is not forthcoming then there will be consequences for british contract so it's been a difficult relationship in some ways they may be very glad to see the back of it. the first stage of the evacuation of russians from turbulent libya has successfully ended with over three hundred people brought safely to moscow all describe the situation in the arab country as a nightmare they say that on t

this morning, cool temperatures once again into north bay. 34 eagle said rosen. mid- into livermore valley= santa ron highs will be better than they usually are. 33 = san francisco . both fifties in the low paylivermore and '50s.'w levels are dropping on friday. down to 1,000 ft.. saturday as potential of syllables dropping to 500 ft. level even sea level. will it remain on the ground or will it to melt? seven day around the bay. wet weather continues tomorrow to saturday. brake on monday. and sunday. friday and saturday we also are setting records for afternoon highs. upper '40's. george? >>george: expected allied commute and ended up with hot spots. is it easier start that it was yesterday. especially for potential hotspots like the 580 and highway 4 on the west and direction. at that things are light. here at the bay bridge it is light and easy ride at the west bound. metering lights are typically activated at 6:20 a.m.. volumes of cars are not supporting it. if our old friend is at the meeting like this we might be delayed. no delays southbound 11 northbound.

. >> reporter: nancy rosen a retired new jersey nurse is no ordinary valentine enthusiast.that you can't collect romantic things unless you're a bit of a romantic yourself. >> reporter: no matter how new or old it is each valentine is an expression of timeless affection. >> this is from 1797. miraculous. >> reporter:. >> osgood: like this hand made valentine that says. >> the ring is round and has no end. so is my love for you my dear wife and friend. >> osgood: this classic civil war era valentine is in a style known as the soldier's tent. >> when you lift the flaps of the tent you see the soldier at his desk writing a letter. and then in the background you see the woman that he must be thinking about. they would usually have a motto on the front pasted on. frequently that motto is love protects. >> osgood: this one appears to be a simple letter. don't be fooled. >> it's torn from the fly leaf of a book. and the gentleman three times he wrote a poem about valentine's day being tomorrow. and he signed it edward sangin power hill 1684. that's the earliest known piece in amer

just this year district attorney jeff rosen reinstated a cold case unit to help police with unsolved homicides and sexual assault cases. >>> violence in b.a.r.t. stations and on b.a.r.t. trains is on the rise. that's what the union representing the transit workers claims. the b.a.r.t.'s police chief agrees. he said station agtds want more police presence and armored booths with bullet-proof glass. there were 34 attacks against b.a.r.t. employees last year. that's up slightly from 2009 but down considerably from 2008. >>> a san francisco cop is in the clear after allegations that he rigged exams for other officers. an internal city investigation cleared the commander of charges that he helped colleagues prepare for the tests and that then he graded them. the report does not say that even if he tutored colleagues on the test it was before he was officially appointed to the role. but the investigation did show that the ten officers who scored the highest on the test in question would have still performed well. >>> after six decades in business a beloved grocery store in the south bay wi

jeff rosen says he's fulfilling a campaign promise. the agreement with the sheriff and police chief in the county to get greater access to unsolved cases to locate evidence, interview witnesses and conduct evaluations. the county crime lab will handle dna. the focus will be unsolved murders, rape and violent assault. >> the case of a bizarre attempted arson in oakland. a contractor working in the home noticed that someone had unscrewed the bolts from a gas meter and put lit candles on top. this was the scene from sky 7 hd. the contractor blew out the candles before anything could happen. the candle could have caused escaping gas to explode. pg&e was called in to inspect the gas meter for damage. that's what i call low tech. >> uh-huh. 5:08 is our time. i think my windshield wipers were so confused this morning. one minute turn them on, turn them off. did you do the same thing? >> i pretty much left them on the whole time. >> widespread rain. tomorrow the rain favoring the south bay. right now snow in the north bay around cobb mountain.

dentist nancy rosen is here to guide us down the toothpaste aisles.rning. >> good morning. >> we talk about 69 new toothpastes this year alone, there was 102 last year. why is there a need for so many different options out there? >> there are so many toothpastes because everybody has different problems, desires and wants. i mean people who have sensitive teeth can now go and find sensitive toothpaste. people who are mint haters there's flavors of lemonade and green apple. you can have whatever you want out there. >> it's popular with the kids to have different flavors because it's tough to get kids to brush their teeth. >> even adults. >> do you need to spend money on a fancy toothpaste? what is the essential people should be looking for whether it tastes minty or candy. >> the main ingredient that you need, you don't need fancy, you don't need expensive is fluoride, fluoride fluoride fluoride. everything you have in a toothpaste is very helpful, but you absolutely need fluoride. >> yeah. so just look -- do a little label reading as well to make sure.

when i was fishing by secretary was fishing of the bank and rosen and i were in a boat. a bunch of dogs chasing a rabbit. how many of you know about this story? the rabbit jumped in the water and rabbits can swim very well. they have to cross creeks and so forth. the rabbit swam toward my boat. i took my paddle and splashed water on the rabbit and the rabbit turned and went to the bank. that was all there was to it. two years later, jody powell was with some other people. [laughter] in one of the taverns in washington and embellish this story enormously just to get a local appreciation or a free beer or something. it was a rabbit that tried to attack me and i was saved by the skin of my teeth from being bitten and he thought the rabbit was probably mad or had rabies. this became the number one story in the world. president carter is already beleaguered and can't get everything he wants and is even afraid of rabbits. [laughter] you can't imagine, i still get 3,000 letters a week but i don't know how many letters i got about rabbits and people want to know, if there is a w

santa clara county district attorney jeff rosen reactivated the cold case unit just this month specificallyd murder and rape cases. >> the everyone in our community including the perpetrators of these horrendous crimes should know that we're not giving up on solving them in the d.a.'s office and in fact we are going to solve them. >> reporter: 50-year-old husband will be arraigned in palo alto this afternoon. according to the district attorney's office police in sunnyvale brought this case to the attention of the cold case unit once they found out it was going to be reinstated this month. reporting live in san jose, i'm matt bigler for cbs 5. >> thank you, matt. >>> the time is 6:39. a new report accusing muni of being slow to fix numerous safety violations. >> and this morning, the mta chief joining us live onset. he is going to address what the agency is doing to keep riders safe. >> and the market just opened about 10 minutes ago. let take a quick peek: ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, to a close.. >>> snow levels lowering. not much in the way of snow right now. scattered showers in the san jose area.

made following an investigation that was reopened by cold case uniformed by district attorney jeff rosen, the uses dna evidence to solve cases. concord police are looking for this man. suspected of robbing a man for one credit union. described as possibly madrid is the or hispanic, white head wrap, dark blue jacket. 25-30 years old, 5 ft. 10 in. tall. coming up on the kron 4 morning news, following the weather situation. if you're leaving your home right now there is a lot of puddles and. a quick look at symphysis go it is dark and cold. >> will: a quick look at the three major bay area bridges. bay bridge toll plaza, and you can see that mr. front of the headlights. not a problems smooth sailing. take it easy as you cross there. san mateo bridge, lots of water on the road, fortunately lots of space between cars. make sure you give people plenty of space. braking distance increases you need that on a day like today. the golden gate bridge, easiest bridge of the mall. busier this morning than and other morning spirit also take it easy as you cross that as well. police are looking for to r

for one thing the people formerly known as the audience as jay rosen said.that is not my line, i wish it were, are able to make contributions to our work, much more richly. that is something we are certainly dealing with and they i think it would be something if you were the dewey eyed brunette who we are picturing. >> they published all of our prom pictures here which is another reason this is the most public -- popular book of "national public radio" has never published because look at her. [laughter] but you know we were talking about -- former hosts have a tendency to run things. forgive me. >> but i wanted to say something about lawyers because it is the into smithy of the voice of radio but it is also the writing voice and that is something you as a writer is somebody he came up in newspapering and now we we are doing it on line surely know what you have to say to yourself but for as we open our mouths and there is some voice in there. but for you, you have to create the voice with your computer keys or a pen or paper or clues or whatever it is you use

>> our next speaker is dean rosen.e's now with mvc here in washington. >> next speaker is -- >> well, i was going by the way they are listed here. you want murray to go next? okay. i'll do that then. okay. murray has been, i think most with the medicare payment advisory committee for many years but he's now a vice president of the kaiser foundation health plan. >> we're doing the age before beauty order i guess. thanks to aei and joe and bob for including me on this distinguished panel. when joe first brought this up, he said i'm going to lay out a bunch of crazy ideas to reform medicare and you're going to provide practical commentary on those. i know since joe never has a shortage of crazy ideas that would be an easy job. instead he changed his mind and said i'm going to lay out all the problems and you're going to have 15 minutes to provide practical solutions to them. i'm going to do a little bit of that trying to get to some practical solutions. i want to echo a couple points that joe made and walking forward thro

the one thing the people formerly known as the audience as a jay rosen says, that's not my life, i wish it were, are able to make contributions to our work much more richly. that is something you are certainly dealing with. and i think it would be something that would appeal to greatly if you were that brunette who we are picturing. >> they publish all of our problem pictures here. this is the most popular book national public radio has ever published because look at her. i mean, i -- but, you know, sorry leslie, former host, have a tendency to run things. >> that's all right. >> forgive me. >> i wanted to say something about voice because it's the intimacy of the voice of radio but there's also the writing voice. and that's something you as a writer somebody who came up to newspaper and now we're doing it online. surely know what you would say to yourself, for us we open our mouths and there's a voice in the. but for you, you have to create the voice with your computer keys or pen or paper or whatever did you use. spent and it's very different now blogging. i come from a print backgrou