of sikh studies. there are four chairs in california, at the university of california at santa barbara, at university of california at riverside , and now university of california at santa cruz and then there is one at cal state east bay. we're talking about one or two more chairs. these are permanent chairs of sikh studies that will stay there forever. this is fascinating. the work that sonya was talking about, the arts that we do, the calendars that we make every year and we have a web page which describes all of these activities and the public is welcome to look at that. >> we've been having images, i've been talking, there we are the sikh foundation and as we look at those, where were you born and grew up and how did you get to the bay area? >> i was born in india and i grew up in india. and i've been here in the u.s. for five years now. >> wonderful. well we just scratched the surface of being sikh in the bay area. remind us more about sikhs in america, in the bay area and things about your faith. >> well, i think one of the most important things in our faith is, as i said earlier, working hard,

last year to cut the university of california and california state university systems 2009-2010 budget$637 million. last week, california gov. arnold and schwarzenegger restored some $300 million of funding. the governor's decision to restore some funding follows months of statewide protests, rallies, and walkouts over the drastic budget cuts. we're joined by ananya roy, a professor in the department of city and regional planning at the university of california, berkeley. she was part of the solidarity alliance at the height of the protests earlier this year. her latest book is called "poverty capital: microfinance and the making of development." welcome to "democracy now!" where education stands today in california. >> you have been talking about california and public education is an important piece of that story. we are marking a year of action and advocacy to make visible the crisis of public education, but also to make visible id is part of the larger crisis of priorities in california. as you mentioned, the governor and a legislator have indeed restored about $300 million to the u

the only increase goes to the state's two higher education systems, both the university of californiand california state university stand to receive $200 million each. and that's to compensate for last year's cuts and fully fund projected enrollment groups. but education lobbyists say the overall deep reductions aren't a surprise considering the cuts to classrooms over the last couple years to $28 billion. >> when you look at the disproportionate cuts, it's a startling disinvestment in education. a billion and a half dollar cut from state compensation, from state prisons and corporations. $1.2 billion in tax breaks will be suspended. those spared from total elimination include social services like cal works, the work program and subsidized day-care. a relief for taxpayers because no new taxes are slated. the budget vote is scheduled for today but does need a two-thirds majority in the legislature in order to pass. live from u.c. berkeley, theresa garcia, abc 7 news. >> because of those deep budget cuts, those of you who use the dmv office in hayward will now have to go somewhere else.

organizations, the potrero hill organization of businesses, the dog patch organization, the university of california san francisco, media sponsors nbc bay area -- we are proud to be here -- san francisco government television and educational access tv, and certainly, our thanks to the candidates for participating and thanks to you for being here tonight, informing yourself, being good citizens of san francisco. good night, everyone. [applause] >> coming up on "california country," find out why being called an avocado head is actually a good thing for these folks. then, they're getting figgy with it in fresno. and have questions on what to grow in your garden? never fear, our expert has the answers. it's all ahead, and it starts now. [captioning made possible by california farm bureau federation] creamy, rich, and decadent, avocados have become a staple for many of us. according to the california avocado commission, about 43% of all u.s. households buy avocados regularly now. so when you think of avocados, you probably think of this, right? guacamole. but today farmers and chefs are proving that avoc

$2 billion payment to schools and community colleges next year even so look at this the university of california and california state universities will get $5.5 billion that's more than the got last year. the new budget makes no new cuts to social services to >>. meanwhile the governor stopped in san jose today where he called the new budget success which meets the goals he was aiming for >>. it's a terrific budget it is happening these last four months and having to stay up all night and make sure it's going to go through and so am especially happy to report includes the three big things that we ask for in january. i said this budget should not raise taxes, i would never sign a budget that raises taxes in reforms california's broken budget system and it's the most comprehensive pension reform the governor said pension reform will save the state of hundred billion dollars in the next year years he's said he's proud of strengthening the state's rainy day fund setting aside money for other bad budget meetings. if a live look inside at traffic on this friday this is the bay bridge toll plaza where

we hired a professor at the university of california in berkeley. he is probably the one person who decreed said -- who would agree that this needs to be looked at. around the time we got to -- we have been given access to the complicated computer data which is being used to justify the performance of this building as designed. i don't pretend to be an engineer. there are a couple of slides in the package. i will make a couple of proposals to you. the next slide shows what a building will look like as proposed. those are the four stories. then, and jack is to look at the data and finally meets with the project engineer. in that first day, the professor identifies three critical faults in the analysis. one of them is portrayed here which shows and that they have miscalculated the required dampening and the performance. there is another slide here which shows to the standard that is being used here which is the most permissive standard that actually a performance which should look on the one on the left actually looks like the one on the right. they s

she is an assistant clinical professor at university of california san francisco school of medicine and she maintains an active clinical practice at san francisco general hospital in the aids clinic. we could not be more and more happy to recognize these two incredible honorees tonight. thank you. [applause] >> i just have to say these are two i my heroes. i have to take the opportunity. our next award is an award that will be presented by jonathan, the executive director of the mexican museum. [applause] >> welcome, jonathan. >> our next honoree may be the most known latino face in the u.s., and his name is benjamin bratt. [applause] >> if that ain't hyperbolic. >> i can't help it. for more than 20 years, benjamin bratt has successfully spanned a career in both film and television, including two critically acclaimed films for which he received a screen actors guild award. he is best recognized as detective ray curtis on nbc's "law and order." please welcome benjamin bratt. [applause] >> we thought it was very important tonight to recognize the work that both you and your brother did by

in latino american studies from the university of california at santa cruz. in 1974, while organizing with the progressive movement in argentina, she was arrested, tortured and ultimately held for 16 months as a political prisoner. a successful grassroots campaign organized by her family and friends, that gained her release in 1976. she is well known for her community activism. she has served in boards, planned parenthood, and leadership san francisco. she became the first executive director of the chicano latino foundation. this organization helps and empowered people so they can go to college. it's a wonderful, wonderful organization that has been doing a lot with so little and that's really because of her commitment and because your heart is there in helping all latinas. that's why you are one of the honorees. let's give her a big round of [applause] ! [applause] >> at this time, i would like to thank a couple of individuals for the true spirit in helping this -- make this a collaborative effort. we have organizations, we have a mexican restaurant and thos

the budget differs a $2 million payment to committee college's next year even so university of california and california state university will get $5.5 billion that's more than the got last year. also the new budget makes no major cuts to social services. just three days after this awful crash she's facing prison time in the case. live pictures from at&t park the fans now starting to roll into the park the giants riding high having one day one of the playoff series against the braves. we'll be back as much more news and sports ahead. [ male announcer ] taxes. so who called prop 13 a "fraud" and a "rip off?" jerry brown. who raised the gas tax as governor, and pushed for higher sales taxes? jerry brown. who tried five times to raise property taxes in oakland? jerry brown. who supported higher statewide income taxes? jerry brown. and who says, if elected, he'll ask voters for even more new taxes? jerry brown. governor jerry brown, again? hide your wallet. you can't really love me. i know about gayle. i don't know what you're talking about. if you just tell me what happened... [ ding ] [ man

organizations, the potrero hill organization of businesses, the dog patch organization, the university of california san francisco, media sponsors nbc bay area -- we are proud to be here -- san francisco government television and educational access tv, and certainly, our thanks to the candidates for participating and thanks to you for being here tonight, informing yourself, being good citizens of san francisco. good night, everyone. [applause] >> hello, i'm meg, welcome to "culture wire." for this episode, the director of cultural affairs, luis, will take you on a journey through presidio has been tet. -- presidio habitat. >> welcome to "culture wire." today i'm at the presidio trust, a treasure within san francisco, because the presidio trust is really a national park in the center of an urban setting. it dates to the very founding of the city. national park. toting me today to talk about this amazing exhibition at presidio habitat is cheryl hanes. can you tell me a little bit about the idea of the presidio habitat? >> succinctly, i have been long involved in the presidio. i was here when it was st

organizations, the potrero hill organization of businesses, the dog patch organization, the university of california san francisco, media sponsors nbc bay area -- we are proud to be here -- san francisco government television and educational access tv, and certainly, our thanks to the candidates for participating and thanks to you for being here tonight, informing yourself, being good citizens of san francisco. good night, everyone. [applause] >> welcome to culture wire. did you know the city of san francisco has an art collection consisting of 3500 objects? the collection ranges from painting and public buildings to murals, and from bronze busts in city halls, to cite specific structures. at this time, many of the large works are in desperate need of repair, and a long-term innovative solution is needed to make sure these public treasures will be cared for. >> the story of the arts commission program begins with ruth fromstein. 2010 marks her 50th year as an art dealer. at the helm of the county, she had represented some of the most notable of bay area artists, and continues to look for new talent.

i've got business outside of california because i work with the university of california. one thing, is to create jobs. i don't use it as a bully-pulpit i care about u.c. and csu and continue to work there very hard as california's lieutenant governor. >> shelly, ceo of metric stream will now pose our next question. >> there is widespread agreement that california state government is in many ways dysfunctional especially as it relates to our budget process. this year's budget is 100 days late. a group by california forward has made a set of proposals that includes things like, one, have a simple majority vote to be able to approve an overall budget instead of two-thirds that is required. as well ag to have a budget at the two-year budget havinghat wouldaving to keep ability performance based budget. i would like to hear your opinions on both of these options and not you agree. if you don't agree, why don't you agree. >> first of all i disagree with the notion the easiest thing is to lower the threshold. why? because politicians in sacramento can't get along. they can't sit

my name is cory ponder and i'm a graduate of vanderbilt university and also university of california alpha university incorporated founded in 1906 on the campus of cornell university in ithaca, new york. as a proud alpha man, we believe in three things, manly deeds such as our commitment to the big brother, big sister program and boy scouts of america, scholarships such as go to high school, go to college programs and love for all mankind such as our commitment to raising awareness about domestic violence this month in october. love for all mankind is why i'm here. when i look out on this crowd today some americans may feel cynicism is a tool to solve the pain of unrealized hope. what i see when i look at us and when i look at myself is people coming together and believing choices actually do matter and their actions can make a difference. that's why i respect when one nation working together is doing today to promote unity and through that promoting progress and dialogue on issues such as better public education, equal pay, and equal justice for all. thank you. >> good afternoon, eve

of smoke and mirrors, doesn't really solve anything and just defers the problems to the next administration. others say that's just reality. jenelle wang, abc 7 news. >> thanks. even though california's two university systems are not being cut, many are worried it will be a lot harder for future students to get there as a result of the new hit that public schools are taking. >> abc theresa garcia is live with the protests going on this morning. >> that's right. the cal students the workers began picketing at 7:00 this morning. it is a buildup to a walkout and noon rally. so many of the picket signs we've seen are familiar ones that we've seen over the last year. you've got saying like education is a right and we demand money for jobs and education. this cuts to any level of public schooling, affects anyone in the long run. >> they say tough back, we say fight back! >> faculty and workers at u.c. berkeley are joining forces to protest the newest slash of funding for education. walkouts and realize are happening at the u.c. and other campuses statewide. there say budget plan to lower spending by $3 billion. >> after increasing funding for all education, they are cutting the foundation for k-12. >> al

the only increase to the two higher education systems, both the university of california and the state university stand to receive $200 million each and that's to compensate for last year's cuts and fully fund enrollment growth. overall these deep reductions are a surprise, especially since the last couple of years they lost $18 billion. >> when you take a look at the disproportionate, it's a startle be disinvestment in education. >> the state's deal to close the $19 billion deficit including state workers get a billion and a half dollar cut and a billion dollars in tax breaks will be suspended. there are some winners in the case. that would be social services like cal works, the welfare program and day-care. they're being spared total elimination. taxpayers, no new taxes there. the budget should be voted on today but it needs two-thirds of the legislators to pass it. we'll see what happens. live at cal, theresa garcia, abc 7 news. >> thank you so much, theresa. time 5:02. san francisco's police chief believes his force could lose one-quarter of his officers. they expect many veteran o

public health to retroactively accept and expend a grant in the amount of $25,331 from the university of california, san francisco, to fund the screening, a brief intervention, and referral to treatment project and to enter into an agreement for the use of these funds for period of september 30, 2009, through september 29, 2010. >> good morning. i'm a physician with the san francisco department of public health and an investigator on the grant. i will be speaking a few words about it this morning. sbir stands for screening, a brief intervention, and referral to trigger projects. it was found that if officials took a few minutes to speak with patients about alcohol and drug use, it had an impact on their level of drinking and drug use, a positive impact, so actually internationally, this has been recognized, and grants have been awarded to sites to teach this technique, and such a grant was awarded to us, to ucsf, to teach residents who are training at san francisco general hospital. my focus has actually been around teaching the referral to treatment, which involves city programs specifically. the

. >>> the university of california is considering some significant changes tonight to deal with smaller budgets in the future. the board of regents today began reviewing recommendations from its special commission. it suggests creating three-year undergrad programs instead of the traditional four-year and getting more non-resident students to attend because they pay more tuition. in the short-term layoffs and fee hikes may be on the way. >> there's more work to be done. so we're go in have to examine the whole range of issues to see how we can solve our budget going forward. >> the regents could decide next month whether to raise student fees for fall 2011. >>> a new baby boy born yesterday at santa clara medical center may be the closest to a perfect 10 the hospital has seen. he was born october 10th, 10/10/10, at 10:00 a.m. that's not all. when his parents-to-be arrived at the hospital, which was at 7:10, lawrence expressway, the only delivery room available was room 10. for many the number 10 is auspicious. but these parents say they are just happy their baby is healthy. and boy does

it was at the university of california san francisco. and the purpose of the workship was to demystify the process for women, specifically, to enter into the board or commission appointment slolingts in san francisco. -- slots in san francisco. so i made a personal commitment that i would do my home work and research what was available in san francisco. i identified three opportunities that were of interest and the assessment appeals board was one of three. the other was the judge pro tem program through the san francisco courts. this opportunity had seats available so i decided to pursue this opportunity. i am a licensed attorney here in san francisco. i attended the university of santa clara law school. i worked full-time that time at a public health nurse for the city of burkely. i was also a single parent. but prior to that i also attended the university of san francisco and studied nursing. so i'm very familiar with the city. in terms of my professional career, i work for a very large federal executive agency, the department of vete

organizations, the potrero hill organization of businesses, the dog patch organization, the university of california san francisco, media sponsors nbc bay area -- we are proud to be here -- san francisco government television and educational access tv, and certainly, our thanks to the candidates for participating and thanks to you for being here tonight, informing yourself, being good citizens of san francisco. good night, everyone. [applause] thank you were coming home. i appreciate the short notice. we realize that every moment we delay on signing these 12 pieces of legislation is a day delay on getting us to where we want to go. of course, you all recognize that we have been patient for, arguably, a generation. if you are 30 or younger, you could go back to 1974 when the navy ceased operations in the shipyard, in 1988 when they shut everything down. in 2004, we got that first conveyance agreement and began to see some progress on the shipyard. of course, that progress is modest compared with the progress we are marking today. that progress includes the extraordinary effort of all of those you see

the university of california san francisco. and media son supervisors nbc bay area, san francisco government television, sfgtv, and educational access tv, e.a. tv. you will hear from candidates for supervisor for district 10, malia cohen, christine inea, chris jackson, tony kelly, dewitt lacey, jeffrey morris, steve moss, eric smith, lynette sweet, and diane wesley smith. they will have a chance to present their views upon issues affecting the district and the city, and to answer your questions about those issues. to submit questions for the candidates, look for a league volunteer who will be handing out index cards. we will collect all questions by 6:30. i have a few housekeeping items that i'm sure you've been hearing about since you came in the door. that is no literature, campaign signs, or buttons may be distributed or posted inside of this meeting room. if you have them in your lap, put them face down on the floor or in the seat. candidates and their supporters are expected to be respectful of our candidates and the audie

it was led by astronomers at the university of california and carnegie institution of washington made the announcement on wednesday. the astronomers spent 11 years using a telescope in hawaii, one of the world's largest to observe a fixed star in the constellation libra. they say that a newly discovered planet yoorbiting gliese's gravy is similar to that earth of which would make atmosphere possible and life could be sustained in such an environment. two other previously detected planets may also contain life but the astronomers say that this most recent find offers better conditions. the exist tense of water and an atmosphere on the planet has not yet been confirmed. nasa says more research is need to back up the astronomers' theory. >>> three of the four japanese detained in china have been released but one man remains in custody. the four were detained in shijiazhuang, hebei province, in september, suspected of videotaping a military area. they work for japanese construction company fujita corporation and its shanghai subsidiary. the three released have already arrived in shanghai.

our other primary partner is university of california, san francisco. we also work with youth services . foster family agency in the bayview. child crisis and d.p.h. it's a pretty huge coalition of folks working on this project so it's wonderful and funded by m. h.s.a. so what is prepare? comprehensive outpatient program in san francisco county. utilizes evidence-based treatment and harm reduction approach, and the true targets of this are adolescence, so 14 -27. there is flex built, but our primary targets are 14 to 27 and a lot of these are 18 to 25 and their families are included. when i talk about what makes prepare different, this incorporates families into the treatment plan and two-year program. so it utilizes early intervention and diagnosis and comprehensive roster of services. there is the formal diagnose no, sir particular assessment after we do outreach. there is intensive care management, multi-family groups, support in education evidence-based education management. so there is things involved and i can't talk about the medication management

organizations, the potrero hill organization of businesses, the dog patch organization, the university of california san francisco, media sponsors nbc bay area -- we are proud to be here -- san francisco government television and educational access tv, and certainly, our thanks to the candidates for participating and thanks to you for being here tonight, informing yourself, being good citizens of san francisco. good night, everyone. [applause] >> welcome to our town hall forum. i am the co-host of open hope" crosscurrent." i am joined by my colleague also from kalw. we would like to welcome you on behalf of the society of professional journalists for what promises to be a bi discussion about what is going on in journalism today. what we want to talk about are the rapid changes going on right now in journalism with a convergence of new technology, new media, and a weak economy. all that has basically forced changes in the way that we gather the news, in the way that we deliver the news, in the way that we received the news. we have with us a stellar panel of top thinkers in the fields of media, educa

and there is even money for the university of california and california state university systems. that budget plan provides $5.5 billion. that's more than last year. but ricardo gomez, a uc berkeley student says it might be a little too little, a little too late. ricardo, thanks for joining us this morning. and you've been out to protest before. tell me why protestors will be out to protest again today? >> well, we really feel that the state's plan for higher education is a little too little, too late. and it's a tragedy that in order to get these funds for uc, that there will be massive cuts to the k through 12 system. >> reporter: later today, you said there is going to be a big rally. and you expect most of the protestors to come out around noon? >> yes. there will be a big rally organized by students, faculty and workers. we have a kindergarten teacher -- sorry, preschool teacher. we have students, faculty workers. >> wonderful. ricardo gomez. he's a uc berkeley student here. and we expect more people to show up a little later on this morning. and again, a lot of activity sche

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. >> haight ashbury neighborhood council is proud of the fact that the university of california san franciscoarnassus campus is the only uc campus that was forced to impose upon itself and has maintained a growth limit, which is one of the reasons that we're very happy that they're moving to mission bay and that's where their continued growth will go. that's one of the real struggles, on going struggles in this neighborhood is dealing with ucsf, st. mary's, and other institutions. the previous three administrations have taken the position that recreation and parks department should be a revenue department, that it should basically produce enough revenue to pay for the maintenance of the park. the problem is, of course, that it doesn't. and that there is a fundamental and basic contradiction between maintenance of the parks, and recreational facilities, and maximizing revenue from the use of the parks and recreational facilities. it is a struggle that the haight ashbury neighborhood council is very much involved in. perhaps the biggest challenge has been in the eastern portion of the park, and

only 32% of the school graduates meet the course oort requirements for california four-year public universities. riley ez that is just one segment of the population. >> students going out of state to community college, students going private universities in california or outside california, students who attend public universities outside of california. >> the documentary focuses on one local student emmiy jones getting to attend summit prep tori inside of woodside high. >> it's very different in every other high school. it's smaller. it's unique. it's diverse. >> there is one reason is because it offers offers advanced placement course autos all kids approached at the level they in at academically, taking the same path through high school. they're all given an opportunity to take ap course autos at woodside not everyone goes through the process. >> it's teacher recommendations. it's grades and middle school. and what they want to do. >> the documentary places some among the top in the nation. and they never returned our calls. now, by the way the dropout rate at woodside high is 4.3%. the state

. >> i have been taking classes at the university of california davis, getting ready to take my final classes. before i get involved in that last step, i decided i need to make a decision. yes or no. so today i feel that decision will be made when i'm done with this workshop. >> his dream is to have a winery of his own. he's well on his way, but looking for some specific advice. >> more about maintaining my vines and how to make better vines than what i'm doing now. >> one of the sessions includes a vineyard at one of perdue's local research farms. a hands on experience. >> we'll have an opportunity to walk through the vineyard and ask questions and see what we have done. see how different varieties perform here. >> at lunch, the group will sample wines each participant brought to share. they hope to learn about the business and have some fun at the same time. >> well one man's jack-o- lantern is another's meal. some elephants devoured the pumpkins whole, some prefer to smash them up. some like to play around with them before digging in. >>> if you are looking for the perfect pumpkin

organizations, the potrero hill organization of businesses, the dog patch organization, the university of california san francisco, media sponsors nbc bay area -- we are proud to be here -- san francisco government television and educational access tv, and certainly, our thanks to the candidates for participating and thanks to you for being here tonight, informing yourself, being good citizens of san francisco. good night, everyone. [applause] >> right behind me. i'm ready. good morning, everyone. good morning, good morning. thank you for coming to appear 27, one of the best ports if not the best appear in all the world. it is great to have you here as testimony of this amazing feat that we are doing. so i just want to call out a few people in addition to the dignitaries on the stage with me, and mayor gavin newsom, ed harrington, jared bloomingfeld, dean brown, and board of supervisors president david chiu as well as the port commission president, rodney fong, megan miller from senator boxer's office, the captain of this fantastic ship, a representative from metro ports, among many colleagues, many

organizations, the potrero hill organization of businesses, the dog patch organization, the university of california san francisco, media sponsors nbc bay area -- we are proud to be here -- san francisco government television and educational access tv, and certainly, our thanks to the candidates for participating and thanks to you for being here tonight, informing yourself, being good citizens of san francisco. good night, everyone. [applause] stiff >> hello, i am with the san francisco league of women voters and i'm here today to discuss proposition a, a proposition that voters will be voting on on november 2nd. this will authorize the city of san francisco to issue general obligation bonds the bonds would be used to finance earthquake retrofitting on affordable housing and some of room occupancy buildings that currently deemed to be at risk during an earthquake, this will allow an increase of property taxes to take the bonds. i have the chairmen of the san francisco republican party and an opponent of proposition a. >> first of all, generally speaking, bonds are used for government buildings. part