the firefighter's union believes his cancer was caused by enhailing toxic materials on the job. >> he's the second firefighter s died of occupational cancer and we've had several cancers in between scott and dave where luckily the fire fiekters were able to make a re -- fighters were able to make a recovery from. >> a new study is underway withs to reduce the risks. >>> more than two dozen teachers and low performing san francisco schools are being moved for the district to secure crucial funding. in order for the san francisco school district to receive millions of dollars into grants, it must replace 50% of their teachers in their lowest performing schools. they won't be fired, but instead

. >> " according to the oakland fire fighters union similar to sell falls there are dead zones in the city where firefighters radio still work. like in some highrises in downtown oakland. the president of the fire fire unions that even with new radios that they've had for about a year, in dense areas with high buildings radio communication can be had our mess. he said there are huge safety concerns like firefighters been inside the building and not been able to communicate with firefighters were outside. possibly missing a call that they need to get out of the building quickly. two other areas would dead zones are the east end of oakland and here in oakland hills. the firefighters' union said in a tower is expected to go up here which will help alleviate some of the problems that they've been having what their radio and also try to get rid of many of the dead songs. the firefighters' union say they have and continue to have a lot of problems with their radios. reporting in oakland kate thompson kron 4 news. >> a chilly afternoon and evening already temperatures in the low '40's and some parts of the bay were

. >> according to the firefighters union, there are dead cells in the city where firefighters radios to not work. like in some high rises in downtown oakland. the president of the union, says with the new radius' they had for a year, in dense areas, radio communication can be hit or miss. there are huge safety concerns, like firefighters been in the building and not being able to communicate with outside firefighters. a possibly missing a call they need to get out of the building quickly. to other areas is the east and the oakland hills. the firefighters' union says the new tower is expected to go on a pier, which will help alleviate some of the problems they've been having with their radio. and also try to get rid of many of the dead zone. they have and continue to have a lot of problems with their radios. reporting in oakland kay thompson kron4 news. >> of live view of the golden gate bridge, thinks have cleared up for this evening, mostly clear skies, at some fog as we go in tomorrow morning along with cooler temperatures. temperatures will plummet especially in land, and it could

firefighters and engines made its way through the streets. he died on january 3rd from cancer at the age of 42. a public memorial service was held. the firefighter's union believes his cancer was caused by enhailing toxic materials on the job. >> he's the second firefighter s died of occupational cancer and we've had several cancers in between scott and dave where luckily the fire fiekters were able to make a re -- fighters were able to make a recovery from. >> a new study is underway withs to reduce the risks. >>> more than two dozen teachers and low performing san francisco schools are being moved for the district to secure crucial funding. in order for the san francisco school district to receive millions of dollars into grants, it must replace 50% of their teachers in their lowest performing schools. they won't be fired, but instead moved within the districts. people at carver elementary, everytime middle school are all -- everrett middle school are all effected. >>> the announcement of jobs comes a week after injury brown says to cut a half billion dollars for the system. the university says 150 workers will be laid off by june. the layoffs won't e

the firefighters union complains that to this date no formal policy is in place allowing paramedics to move up in the ranks. the issue is not on the agenda for tonight's fire commission meeting but the commission told ktvu union members will have an opportunity to speak. >>> there is a fight tonight to keep fire houses open in penol. paul chambers is there with the reason why the city is considering handing off firefighter duties to another city. >> reporter: officials say if an accident happens, crews will respond within minutes. but if penol has to shut one of their two fire house, more than likely you will have to wait a lot longer for help. tonight one of penol's fire houses was shut down because of brown outs. if things don't get better it might close for good. >> we knew we needed more than the single fire house,. >> we can't sustain this level of service with the number of tax dollars that are coming in. >> reporter: penol has a few options. one is to have rodeo hercules new fire chief over penol county. they could make the group more official, however that might not save enough

the firefighters did get new radios recently. if a new tower is expected to go up here in the oakland hills which will help hopefully alleviate some of these dead zones. the firefighters' union says the issue here really is safety. the firefighters many inside the buildings were unable to to indicate what fire fighters on the inside putting themselves in a lot of danger. the union said the radio communication has been and continues to be a problem. the reporting in oakland kate thompson kron 4 >> news> quit the promise for oakland police are now front and center following the recent comments made by police chief anthony batts regarding the need for new police cars updated commuters and please rios which malfunctioned. if chief that said he as started a conversation with near jean-quan about opd is equipment problems and the impact on public safety. >> have had a conversation with the mayor she's opened, listening, paying attention and ask tough questions. or looking to get cars on the line, make sure the computers work, making sure we have radio system that works so the officers' lives are not in jeopardy. >> the fact other sources and opd say some of the equipment problems

. >> reporter: the firefighters union here in san carlos is the same union that represents 11 other cities here in san mateo county. they do support the merger program with the redwood city option that we just discussed and they do believe that all rank and file employees, allen, would be absorbed in such a regional model and that the cost cuts would come on the brass that goes through duplicating departments. >> thank you so much. >>> it might be the most criminal charges ever in a single case in alameda county. prosecutors are telling cbs5 that that's how severe the crime spree was. the suspects in custody are accused of terrorizing a city. in one case threatening to kill a 2-year-old boy. linda yee on how police got their big break. >> reporter: the police chief said not only good investigative work but credits the victims of those three suspects as well as the people of oakland who stepped forward to stop a crime spree that lasted nine months. police identified the home invasion suspects as outsiders. simmons from stockton. melbro from hayward and balis. they terrorized oakland hitting

alameda fire captain scott carnevale died of work-related cancer monday, a spokesman for the firefighters unionrs of carnevale, a firefighter since 1993, said that he was diagnosed with esophageal cancer in march, a consequence of continual exposure to harmful smoke, soot and fumes. carnevale began his career as a firefighter for the alameda naval air station fire department. in 1997, he joined the alameda fire department, where he was promoted to apparatus operator in 2001 and fire captain in 2007. carnevale was in charge of fire station 2, which includes a fire engine, a ladder truck and an ambulance. carnevale is survived by his wife, and his 8-year-old son. a memorial service is scheduled for january 14 at 11 a.m. on the uss hornet. for the men behind a 1998 study, of late day on optimism to a fax sent has been accused of altering his data. he deliberately fake day that to prove his argument. the study has since been retracted, he has been stripped of his medical license in britain. >> i'm a journalist i don't give metal club vice. i can say from what i understand is that the cluster of con

include redwood city, san carlos, belmont and foster city and it already has the support of firefighters in san mateo county. the unionays it's important to ensure that the departments are solvent in the long be run. >>> the real erin brockovich is back in the southern california town that made her famous. and she is addressing the same problem that she exposed 20 years ago. contaminated groundwater. a lawsuit by brockovich and residents of hinkley led to a multimillion-dollar legal settlement with pg&e. but now the same problem that led to the suit may be happening all over again. a toxic chemical called chromium 6 apparently is polluting the water and residents there are getting sick. >> i can't believe that we are here again. i cannot believe, i almost feel shameful that we thought this was being monitored and addressed and it appears that it has not. >> brockovich says there is a cover-up going on and the plume of chromium 6 has not been controlled. pg&e says it is working on a cleanup and is monitoring the problem with the water quality control board. >>> 6:50. it could be the end of the road for toll takers on t

the east bay 62 in concord, and in fairfield 65. >> financial struggling california are not considered do not have to consult with unions to layoff workers. they help the international association of firefighters argued the layoffs could of been avoided by cutting costs and other areas. >> said clara supervisors poised to make cuts to local social services company. $6 million reduction that will scale back social workers and the foster care system, public health, nursing, the protection of elderly adults. 31 employees may be laid off if alternate pose are not identified. in addition to other departments have coughed up contributions to this budget cuts. corrections will stop serving free snacks to officers in the jails. there will be no more free shuttles for employees and the whole system no longer will fund pet to removal for a welfare to work clients each year. >> 6:42 a.m., we will take a peek from mt. tam camp. getting you hike, i wouldn't say above the clouds. there's no clouds to be above. nice sunny skies, give way to warm temperatures today. we will be right back. rocket scientists! you gave us the space age... but your savings accounts are stuck in the stone age! earn more commodore

should learn the identity of a bank robbery suspect who died following a shoot-out with union city police. the officer who was involved in the shooting is on administrative leave. the firefight happened after an armed robbery at bank of the west on niles road saturday afternoon. the police chased the getaway car until the driver stopped in a residential neighborhood. the driver was arrested while a passenger ran out and exchanged fire with the officer. the suspect was eventually found dead of a gunshot wound to the head in a backyard. >>> a woman and her dog are dead after a hit-and-run in concord. it happened just before 6:00 last night on solano way on avon avenue. the 53-year-old woman walked into the roadway because of an issue with her dog. both were struck by a teenager boy driving southbound on solano way. as the teenager stopped to check on the woman a second car hit her. the driver pulled over, talked to the and and fled the scene. police are searching for the second driver. >>> new this morning, the trial of the alleged gunman in the tucson shootings will likely move to san diego because of extensive pretrial publicity in arizona. 22-year-old jared lee loughner is

the week. >> financial struggling cities are not required to consult with employee unions before deciding to lay off workers. the supreme court upheld a 2003 decision by richmond city, which eliminated 18 firefighter jobs. they had argued the layoffs could of been avoided by cutting costs and other areas. >> san clara supervisors will make cuts to local school services bearservices. county oy 31 employees may be laid off if alternate posts are not identified by february 9th. in addition, other departments has coughed up contributions to these cutbacks. they will stop serving free snacks to corrections officers in the gills. the health services will not fund tattoo removals0. >> 7:41 a.m., we will be back with more a couple of minutes. san jose, at traffic is moving ok. you have co. but you know the drill. lots of sunshine. 44 in san jose, a high of 68 this afternoon. we will be right back. 7:44 a.m., its top stories this search will begin at a canal in about half an hour for four year-old boy. juliani cardenas went missing one week ago after being snatched out of his grandmother's arms. he was allegedly abducted by his mother's ex-boyfriend. >> president barack obama mindful that americamericans w

should learn the identity of a bank robber suspect who died following a shoot-out with union city police. the officer who was involved in the shooting is now on administrative leave. the firefight happened after an armed robbery at bank of the west on niles road saturday afternoon. police chased the getaway car until the driver stopped in a residential neighborhood. the driver was arrested while the passenger ran out and exchanged fire with the officer. the suspect was eventually found dead of a gunshot wound to the head in a backyard. >>> it is back to work for congress this week as republicans vow to repeal health care reform. and there could be a change in the mood on capitol hill with everyone vowing to disagree nicely. "today in the bay's" tracy potts is live in washington with more. gorngs. >> reporter: good morning, everyone. this is the vote scheduled for last week put off because of the shootings in arizona and the observances here. it is rescheduled for this week as lawmakers now say they believe they can do the debate in a kinder, gentler way. >> and that all men and women -- >> as gabrielle give fords recovers in arizona, her condition has been upgraded to seerls. h