he would fast track an appeal to that state board of education. that is why this was so expedited in that way. it will outline board policy and through guidance of myself and other district staff members. we did compress the review process. there will be an answer on the process. commissioner yee: one more thing on the process. i was a little surprised the first time they were horrid -- awarded the charter. it will come back to the local district. does anybody know what the rationale was behind that? it is a little funny. >> i have a phone conversation. prior to the letter being submitted to the district, we had submitted the findings on the petition, a complete edition. it is my understanding that that is why they asked it to be resubmitted to the district as a complete petition. it has to be based on the same original prediction that -- petition. i can only assume that we're going to the process again. >> the charter was not first awarded by the state board of education. it was awarded by the support of education. when they were prepared to revok

company won the rights to build the largest casino last year. >> in tonight's education alert, the state board of education is close to hiring a search firm to replace dr. nancy grasnick. she knows what kind of resume a serious candidate must bring to the table. we have more on the story. >> even though she will not have a say, it was hard for her and she knows what it will take to keep the state number one. she has been maryland's ambassador for education. now the official search is about to begin for replacement. she talked about that topic during a taping for us. what kind of skills that does it take to pick up where you are going to be leading off? >> to be able to coalesce and build a very strong team, not a single person can do this job. and to build a relationship with the local school system. after all, they are the people who are on the ground. >> grasmick said the candidate should be able to handle criticism, loved children, and be in touch with the people they serve. >> if one enters this position feeling that your responsibility is to sit at 200 west baltimore street in an office a

a fast track to the state board for final decision. this is based on the recommendation of the state charter school division. the final one, i would pass over to legal. >> it requires a five-year renewal. president mendoza: commissioner maufas and commissioner fewer. commissioner maufas: i don't expect an answer because we are in the process of discussing this. as you can see, we are in the midst of a bit of a struggle with questions and process. because renewal seems inappropriate, it just is. you look like a new entity trying to start off using the same name, but you are doing something different than the previous associations. because this renewal has constrictions, we are restricted by that. the idea of renewing for five years is not something that i would be in favor of. as you are trying to get traction on what you're trying to do, there is a learning curve to do it on your own. i think we desperately need the help of the district and i don't think you can get it in the five-year plan. that means you do something without really c

the state board of education is the charter authorizes for the thomas edison charterer academy, which is set to expire on june 15, 2011. pursuant to education code section 47605, section k three, they submitted a petition for renewal that was denied by the district board of education based on stuff written and factual findings. pursuant to education -- to the education code, the petitioner is submitted on march 30 of 2011 to the district their rise to try to recall petition for the renewal of the charter school petition. the board of education held a public hearing on april 12, 2011, as required by law. the board of vacation show consider the level of public support for the charter school and has reviewed the renewal petition and all information received with respect to the renewal petition, including its appendixes. in reviewing the decision, the board of education shall be guided by the intent of the california legislature that truckers schools should become an integral part of the california education system, and establishment of tractors schools should be encouraged. after analysi

the goal of the outline, part of the reason why we had all this confusion with the state board of education was precisely because we were getting things piecemeal. the charter petitions in illegally compliant manner, the entry of the charter of the same if we allow some charters to submit a complete petition and others to submit an incomplete information, as a matter of practice, they require them to be complete in order to trigger the statute. >> if we go through the process that we are about to agree upon, are we going to allow them to respond and complete their questions prior to our meeting on the third? order early not allowed to do that because we don't allow that to other charters? >> other charters have the ability to offer clarifying information, but they can submit a supplemental information. -- they can't submit supplemental information. if they submit a different budget, you would be treating this charter different than you have others. >> but they can provide an explanation to the board? commissioner yee: i was just going to say again, earlier, i am uncomfortable. it is not for

>> the latest information i got, i think i contacted the california state licensing board. it was the end of 2009 or some part in the early part of 2010, and only now am i getting letters stating that they are choosing which are ready to give the case to. >> what is the remedy you are seeking? realistically, you know, commissioner lee is correct. i appreciate the fact that sometimes you get in contact with somebody who is less than capable of working on your property, and that is one of the reasons why you would look for an insured license

he wants to elimination 43 state boards and commissions. that will eliminate 5500 state jobs. >>> donald trump is a business moogal and tv star but today he turned down a role of presidential candidate. >> i have decided we will continue on ward with celebrity apprentice, we will make lots and lots of money for charity. i will not be running for president, as much as i would like to. >> he is the second republican to say no to a run for the white house. mike huckaby announced saturday she not going to be a candidate either. >>> john boehner and others are gathering in san francisco tonight. raising money for the republican party. it isheld at the fairmont hotel. guests are paying $2,500 a piece. $5,000 for a photo op. ktvu's john sasaki is at the fairmont and will tell us why coming here is a good idea. >>> the tour of california same screaming into sacramento. crowds, winds, rain and a run away balloon greeted the racers. organizers were scrambling to get that out of the way seconds before they sped by. it was supported to start at squaw va

. >> now this is modeled after the state board's policy. >> even though the new policy is still in draftrm, it is being developed with the opinions of police, community groups, parents, and students. >> when you get students together and get them to talk to each other, then you will hear things that you don't always hear one adult talk -- when an adult is talking to a student. >> in most cases, the school principal or another administrator. that person is responsible for helping to train ateachers and staff members on gangs and gang activity. each school must also hold regular security meetings. the proposed policy calls for all employees to report suspected gang activity. >> you can ignore it and pretend it doesn't exist. once you realize it is there, it is really there, and it is important that the school takes those steps and address it. >> the school board will hold a number of hearings before putting the new gang policy to a vote. they are hoping to have a policy in the books by the start of the next school year. >> and you can read a copy of the gang activity policy and learn what

. >> i do hope that the state board of education will look to the internal talent, as well as any external talent, because we have some very talented people, and build a very strong team, not a single person can do this job. to build a relationship with the local school system, after all, they are the people who are on the ground. >> she says the ideal candidates should have a love for children, be able to handle criticism, and be in touch with the people they serve. her service ends next month. you could see more of the interview this sunday at 11:30 a.m. on tv 11. listen up. why is you should act now if you are considering a move. -- why you should act now if you are considering a move. how about more than $9 per gallon for gas? why some rental companies are hiking prices. >> it is chilly. we will talk about that and check the forecast for mother's day weekend coming up. >> a water main break could impact your >> it is beautiful out there this morning, but it is chilly. low 40's in the northern suburb. at least a light jacket with you today. this is a pretty chilly start for the time of

upon today will appear on the border supervisors' agenda on june 2, 2011, unless otherwise stated -- the board of supervisors' agenda. item one, resolution authorizing the office of contract administration to enter into the first amendment between the city and en pointe technology sales in which the amendment shall increase the contract amount from $24 million to $28 million an update certain standard contractual clauses. >> we are requesting to increase the contract from $24 million $28 million for information technology products. i am here to answer any questions. supervisor chu: would you speak more about the proposal for the benefits of members of the public who may be watching? >> the resolution is for a product-only contract with en pointe. expenditures average $775,000 per month since january 2009 when the contract was entered into. the contract is capped at $24 million. expenditures are projected through the end of the contract in december to reach nearly $27.9 million. this contract is part of the technology store, which is made up of four vendors for services, three vendors for produ

the senate government and finance committee voted for a bill that would permit the state board of equalization to device ways for the state to license and tax the sale of the medicinal drug. right now dispensaries funnel a reported $100 million each year into california's tax rolls through regular sales tax. >> renewal notices from the department of motor vehicles will be delayed a month. governor jerry brown wants to buy time to negotiate a budget package that includes hiking the vehicle registration fees. right now fees are based on 1.15% of a car's value. without the delay, the fee would have dropped to the old rate of three quarters of a percent. >>> san francisco police today announced an arrest in a cold case that dates back to 1984. officers arrested dwight colton, a 57-year-old parolee yesterday. he was charged with killing 43- year-old joan baldwin on april 6 of 1986. dna testing linked blood found on her body to colton. he has an extensive criminal record and is being held without bail. >>> bay area law enforcement have dealt a major blow to a drug trafficking ring that could be invo

the state board of education has one month to replace the retiring school superintendent. >> hundredsf runners will take off from plant live this weekend for the fifth annual fiesta 5 k. how you can run with the baltimore ravens. x through his determination and courage, he continues to be an inspiration as he battles als. >> turnout for the fifth annual fiesta 5 k to benefit local research. >> when runners take to the streets, there will be doing it for als research. raising awareness for the debilitating lou gehrig's disease. something oj burgance has been battling since 2007. he can no longer talk, but his winning smile is ever present. >> he still goes into the office every day and that has been a blessing. they have allowed him to be part of the family. they have allowed us to be there with them. they have been there with us. >> members of the ravens organization will turn out for the fiesta 5 k. harry swain played with him in a super bowl and is a dear friend. >> oj has been ambassador for als patients and for all people who suffer from a terminal illness. >> the fiesta five k wi

highly criticized state board could get the ax under a budget plan.own will unveil on monday. seven members of the california unemployment insurance appeals board make $128,000 a year but they usually meet once a month. six of the people on the board right now are termed out lawmakers. they are proposing deep cuts to social services programs under a budget plan. it calls for 10% for state employee costs but leaves funding for education alone. republicans call it a pathway for negotiations with democrats. they say it's possible to close the $15 billion budget deficit without cutting taxes. >> in contra costa county, one public employee is doing very well. she collecting a hefty pension and big salary. it's called double dipping, some say it's saving taxpayer money. >> after 37 years of service, contra costa health services director william walker retired in december. 65-year-old walker is still performing the same job as a contract employee for the county. >> state law allows public employees who retire to work for their agency up to 960 hours per year

eliminating 43 state boards and commissions. requiring state workers to pay more into their pensions and cutting the state workforce by some 5500 jobs. that's something even republicans seem to agree with. >> that's progress. but there are still some problems. >> as for where we can from here that's the big debate. brown still wants a special election asking them to extend the sales tax and the vehicle tax for five years. and the hike in the personal income tax for four years to close the $10 billion gap. >> this is not the time to delay or evade. this is time to put our finances in order. >> republicans, however, say if anything there needs to be more cuts and efficiencies and no tax hikes. >> we have not really, in fact, changed the government very much at all. the sizes or the agencies. >> the governor, however, says. >> i don't want to continue the games and the gimmicks of the past. >> of course the big question is does the governor either have the four republican notes needed to get it through the legislature? >> i am willi

the senate government and finance committee voted for a bill that would permit the state board of equalization to device ways for the state to license and tax the sale of the medicinal drug. right now dispensaries funnel a reported $100 million each year into california's tax rolls through regular sales tax. >> renewal notices from the department of motor vehicles will be delayed a month. governor jerry brown wants to buy time to negotiate a budget package that includes hiking the vehicle registration fees. right now fees are based on 1.15% of a car's value. without the delay, the fee would have dropped to the old rate of three quarters of a percent. >>> san francisco police today announced an arrest in a cold case that dates back to 1984. officers arrested dwight colton, a 57-year-old parolee yesterday. he was charged with killing 43- year-old joan baldwin on april 6 of 1986. dna testing linked blood found on her body to colton. he has an extensive criminal record and is being held without bail. >>> bay area law enforcement have dealt a major blow to a drug trafficking ring that could be invo

the phone about heading up the political arm of the labor union and wanted to put his wife on a state board to boost his income. the governor made it clear he wanted a way of illinois politics back in 2008. used a tree after he was reelected and the like president nixon felt after he was reelected. he felt stock. that's what is said privately november 6th. a november 10, 2008 this is what is said about the search committee to find a replacement for senator obama u.s. senator from will whoever here she may be aware they may come from an illinois is to be somebody who believes his i do that healthcare is a fundamental human right. them up by telephone blagojevich focusing on valerie jared as a perfect fit in said give me the spot that will give for the senate seat. what do you think of that proof this morning this meant excusing the wife of blagojevich from the court and they grilled the former chief of staff about her about how she could profit from the appointment as well. back to you think you. on the midday news a levy blast and flooding concerns along one spot the mississippi communities

. >> good news for state lawmakers state tax board has taken in $2 billion more than expected this year, that is small portion of the $15 billion budget hole. republicans say it shows there is no need to raise taxes. governor brown is trying to tone down the rosey outlook. the budget will require a mix of spending cuts and tax increases. >>> 4:37. we were right about the temperatures yesterday. >> we had quite a few records. >> we had at least three around oakland and santa cruz. those were definitely the three. as far as what is happening right now, it's pretty comfortable outside. temperatures back in the 50s. here is the winds of change that are coming in. this cold front is going to start steering the winds back onshore along the coast and around the bay. we are starting warmer just about everywhere, bay and coast will be a little cooler. fairfield 707 cooler and fairfield 6. let's take a look at the temperatures if you are leaving, 62 in antioch. 67 in los gatos. santa rosa at 49. half moon bay at 43 degrees. temperatures aren't changing much. low to mid 50s for the rest of us. a l

critics say the board should not have targeted a particular type of breed, but instead increased education and training. >>> a tough new vehicle emissions standards are being drawn up by the statees board. these new standards could save california billions of dollars and improve air quality. a new report by the american lung association claims california can save $6 billion in health and fuel costs by calling for more efficient vehicles by the year 2015. the group also wants to see conventional gas-burning cars to start to phase out within six years. >> california does more than other states, but we have to do more because we have the most severe air pollution problems in california. right now, about 9,000 people die every year from premature deaths related to air pollution. >> researchers compare the auto industry's reluctance to make more zero emission vehicles to previous fights over seat belts, air bags and catalytic converters. >>> several bay area students were on stage as the first lady hosted several poetry workshops. mrs. obama didn't speak in rhyme but did talk about the importance of language in music in a modern world. students also heard advice from former poets su

items at the dupont today will appear on the board of supervisors agenda on may 10, 2011, unless otherwise stated. supervisor chu: please call item no. 1. >> resolution authorizing the san francisco department of the environment to accept and expend a grant of $100,000 from the bay area air quality management district to contribute to the cost of installing 60 publicly available electric vehicle chargers. supervisor chu: thank you very much. we have got bob hayden and mark western from poe. >> thank you. good morning. this resolution before you is for one of a number of grants that we have or are expecting to receive shortly, which altogether provide the funding for us to install the electric vehicle public charging that we had planned for the city as our first effort this year in making public charging available for residents throughout the city. one month ago i was before you when we had a resolution for a grant that allowed us to receive a number of electric vehicle charging equipment, charters themselves, as a result of getting several federal grants. this resolution before you today is for a

. >>> the brady campaign to prevent gun violence is out with this year's state school board and that ranks the 50 state, the california scored 80 out of 100. new jersey, massachusetts, new york, connecticut, and hawaii ranked high on that list and about 30 other states only scored in the single digits. >>> >> these are not things that should be controversial or hard to pass. basically, we looked at a number of areas. one, we want to curb trafficking and firearms. guns start out as part of the legal market, and some states take steps to help prevent those from going to from the legal market to the illegal market and they do things like strongly regulate the gun dealers, limiting the numbers of guns you can buy at one time, keeping records of who has the guns. those are steps that states can take to help stop the illegal trafficking of guns. >> the brady campaign said that strengthening background checks would make it tougher for dangerous people to get guns. >>> the west virginia coal company involved in an explosion that killed dozens of minors is struggling -- miners is struggling wi

i believe we have sent letters to the board stating our analysis about those middle schools. i will repeat -- i will not repeat those. i believe the investment that the school district has made for those programs and i hope when you are making a decision, you have taken into consideration about retaining the families and the programs already -- in the programs already. and with the advice because the middle school choice is such a vital part of the alamance for the existing families to make a decision as to what elementary schools want to go to as previous speakers talked about. it is important and i also wanted to mention that the language pathway, i really do believe that the immersion program, maybe we should start the program early. it has been proven that the kids learning a second language, the best time for them is starting from six years old. that is the time you can pick up the language and start learning japanese, mandarin, or other languages. high school, it takes six years or -- for a middle school and to college, sometimes those are not very effective. i would en

. >>> a muni driver is taking a few days off from work to recover from a state board attack.an francisco police say three boys demanded free bus transfers on monday when the driver refused to hand them over, one of the boys slammed the driverren the head with his skate -- driver on the head with his skateboard. the driver is expected back at work soon. >>> park officials in marin county are warning visitors to be aware of rattlesnakes. they say there's been a rodent population explosion and that's attracting rattlesnakes looking for food. crews constructing a trail near terra linda say they've seen several rattlesnakes -- terra linda say they've seen several rattlesnakes. earlier this month, two dogs were streeted for bites in santa clara county. the season runs from april through october. >>> and plans to remove an old oak tree from a menlo park neighborhood are on hold, at least for now. "the chronicle" reports, meetings are being held to see if tunnel something an option. that would spare the 300-year- old tree nicknamed "granny." it could cost as much as $500,000. neighbo

now they plan to close 70 state parks if there's money and get rid of the state unemployment appeals board. >>> budget constraints are forcing them to lay off firefighters. santa clara county is expecting an active fire season after spring rains. they'll staff 6 additional engines starting tomorrow. summer jobs will be in short supply again this year. >>> the latest forecast is that only 1 in four kids will find work. the end of the state cuts the job programs and competitions from unemployed adults to work against them. consumers cutting back on dining out also means fewer restaurants are hiring entry- level workers. >>> a new hoe list particular approach to health care is being tried in the bay area. today the hospital moved more than 100 patience to the new medical complex to encourage healing. health care professionals admit it's a future risks particular approach. >> even though we are basically a state of the art hospital that opened today the building was designed with thought given to the fact that we know the way we take care of patients 20 years from now is going to be different

state tax board has taken in $2 billion more than expected this year.hat is small portion of $15 billion budget hole. republicans says it showing there is no need to raise taxes but governor brown is trying to turn down the rosey outlook. brown's revised budget will have a mixed spending cuts and tax increases. >>> time to look at the warming forecast. >> can we cut back on the heat a little bit? >> around the bay shore it will not be as warm but inland another day of above average temperatures. it touched all of us. we have a cold front to the north. that is going help steer some wind from the ocean back to our neighborhoods this afternoon. can see the westerly wind developing at sfo and rest of us is calm at 5 miles an hour. 8:00, we'll have sunshine and temperatures at 48 in napa. some of the cool arer areas 60 and rest of us in the 50s. by noon, nice warming trend everywhere with upper 50s to low 70s around the bay shore to upper 70s to low 80s as you head inland and mid 50s around half moon bay. 4:00, cooling trend, mid to upper 60s into san franci

state tax board has taken in $2 billion more than expected this year. took this to mean there is no reason to ray raise taxes. los angeles times reports, brown's budget will require a mix of spending cuts and tax increases. >> 6:35, now. this morning, nice start to the morning. let's see what is going on this afternoon. >> it's pretty, but it's going to cool down a bit. >> the coast and bay to a lesser extend not until tomorrow. >> cold front is going to miss us completely but it is help pushing that wind shift line, difference between the warm land breeze and sea breeze is pushing that line to the east, that is why we're going to see cooler conditions. stepping out right now, winds not bad but you can see they are out of the west at sfo at 7. most of us calm. it is very still this morning. temperature 48 in napa at 8:00. rest of us pretty much in the mid to upper 50s. maybe around 60 in fairfield and santa rosa. by noon, lunchtime temperatures run in the mid to upper 60s half moon bay, san francisco, oakland mid to upper 70s through most of bay shore.

. >> taxi rides could soon be more expensive than any where else in the united states tomorrow muni's board of directors are considering raising rates for the first time in more than seven years. they want a 10¢ increase on the meter rates to 55¢s for every 1/5th of a mile a fuel surcharge would be dropped if gas prices go down. >> sony is now rebuilding its global playstation network. >> the service shut down for more than a month after a security breech effected more than a hundred million online accounts a lot of angry gamers. operations have begun now in the u.s. and europe but they are limited to online gaming, chat and music streaming they hope to have place station network fully restored by end of may. >>> imagine an on and off switch that controls whether you are over weight how one of your parents could be passing it on to you. >>> plus, they brought down osama bin laden now the navy seals coming to a store nearest you what a disney deal could mean for that e let group. >> sharks hitting rough waters in vancouver how san jose let a playoff game get away [ coach ] in albuquerque, ci

what we are doing here is being looked at by the department of justice access board and state architect's office. that is how good our standards are. would you like to see? i am going to push the access key which will activate the voice. i want to go to floor 24. ok, to the left. >> elevator j has arrived. >> that was smooth. >> i am getting a text message. it is amazing, these destination elevators. pretty soon, the signal that changes the system will be able to be routed through blue tooth and your phone, which is amazing. my iphone will be able to access the controls. in paris already, they are rounding the pedestrian signals through blue tooth and into people's phones. so the future is really exciting and technology will make it quite a journey for everybody. >> thank you for joining us. >> thank you for having me. >> so now i would like to introduce the chief engineer. can you tell us about your experience? >> there were a lot of anticipation about how people would respond. at first, we had to get in front of people to direct them from their habits. early morning, they are more into

his plan called for jobs to be cut. 5500 state jobs and 43 board and commissions would be eliminated and public schools will get three billion more than expected and calls for a one percent sales tax extension and half percent vehicle license fee extension . the governor emphasized the importance of bringing down the state's debt. >> there is something infan tile about spending and borrow. we have exceeded the limits, and the wall of debt has to be brought down. my plan does that. governor brown said the tax increases will not happen if not approved by voters. he said there will be other effort to deal with the deficits. >> on the surface, the revised budget sounds good for education and officials are not convinced of that. laura anthony explains why. >> and the main reason why,. >> mike rangly, said governor's revised budget pumps three billion back in education. three million of that would go to mount diablo. >> if revenues come in and they use wisdom, if they are efficient we can see a full school year fully staffed and allot of the people may get their jobs back. >> faced with a

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the state allegation board approved new rules to make every building in need of repair eligible for $200bond fund that was approved by voters five years ago. >>> 6:16. mike has a look at weather. >> cloudy look. look at that. >> rain dance. >> sunshine on a cloudy day. >> we don't need a rain dance. we have plenty without the dancing. >> you sure? we are well above average everywhere except for san jose. that could be an issue with the bucket down there. we won't get into that right now. the ever-thickening the clouds from the east on the roof cam. a few sprinkles are possible. even a light shower heading toward the noon hour. after that, all bets are off as we head to the holiday weekend. let's talk temperatures. they are just not moving with the cloud cover. low to mid-50s everywhere. mid-to-upper 40s around los gatos and santa rosa. around monterey bay, we have monterey and inland to salinas. low 50s. everybody else in mid-to-upper 40s. as far as the highlights, we have fading showers and clouds. we'll see sunshine. late this afternoon. ought to be a real nice friday night sunset. all