he admits ended upbeating lindner. lindner denied molesting lynch. the judge struck his testimony from the record after the retired priest refused to any any more questions. >>> last thursday a man call the sheriff and said he had been assaulted earlier in the week after leaving a gay bar. the man said it happened on 3rd street downtown and at least one attacker used and tie gay threats and slurs. -- and tie gay threats and slurs. >>> today could mark a major mile stein for struggling homeowners in california, california will become the first state to write into law much of the mortgage settlement negotiated this year with the top five banks if state lawmakers approve the legislation today. democrats say they have the vote. homeowner protection package requires large lenders to give homeowners a single contact person to dust modifications, prohibits foreclosures while alternatives are being considered and allows homeowners to sue to stop foreclosures >> this morning your commute maybe costing more. several transit agencies increased fares with the st