word is chief anthony bass is one of two top finalists for the top job in san jose. the other candidate is the current acting police chief chris moore. bass confirmed he's a finalist but wouldn't comment further. bass came from oakland from long beach. he's considered a rising star, full of promise. but in oakland he has found some challenges. >> well, it's been obviously a tough economic crisis. i think there's a level of politics he probably wasn't prepared for. maybe that's why he's looking. i think during his time there, i don't believe he was given the opportunity to actually exhibit some of the things he wanted to do as far as getting the proper resources and funding. >> bass has been able to make a dent in serious crime here in oakland but it's still a huge concern in this city. there was the murder of a young man just last night. he's had to deal with this with fewer officers than he had when he arrived. city leaders voted to lay off officers to save money. bass started out with 779 officers. now he has 656. the san jose city manager is expected to make a dec

♪ >>> in the news this monday morning, oakland police chief anthony bass may be ready to move on after just a year as the city's top cop. one of the two finalists are in san jose. san jose police tie a murder suicide in a coffee shop to one of the bay area's most well known missing persons cases. the victim was the main suspect in the disappearance of jeannine harms and the gunman was harms' brother. >> here's a live look at all the fog you will be stepping out to pretty soon and it is dangerously thick this morning. we'll have a big impact on our temperature. we'll tell you how wide the range in a few minutes. >> you'll find a lot of fog on most bay area bridges on your drive to work, plus i'll have details on the holiday schedules for mass transit systems coming up. >> and america pauses today to honor the legacy of civil rights leader dr. martin luther king jr. the bay area's annual freedom train ride is now the last of its kind in the nation. good monday morning, everyone. it is 4:31 a.m.. we thank you for joining us. i'm eric thomas. kristen is off today. on this martin luther kin

"the mercury news" and "the chronicle" report anthony bass is a finalist for the top cop job in san jose. we'll learn more from him when he speaks later at an mlk day event near oakland international. this would be a surprise because bass just arrived from long beach to lead oakland's police department just over a year ago. he still has a couple years left on his contract even though the crime rate in oakland is still high it has dropped during his short time here. so the question is why would he leave? one report suggests that he's very frustrated with the limited resources at his disposal. last july the department had to lay off 80 police officers stretching the force thinner than it was before. the president of the oakland police officers association told "the mercury news" he, quote, thinks he feels defeated. taking on san jose's top job would also be a challenge. that department has been demoralized by budget cuts and accusations of discrimination from some people in the hispanic and vietnamese community. the other person in the running for the top job in san jose is chris moore. he

. >> reporter: yeah a little more than a year chief anthony bass may be getting the same job in san jose. no official comment at oakland headquarters. oakland police spokesperson confirmed the information to the newspaper. he was a finalist for the job in san jose. a big question this morning is why does bass want out of oakland. he was sworn in a little more than a year ago. he chose bass over in-house acting candidates. it's too early to tell physical bass will -- to tell if bass will get the traffic. crime rates has dropped since he's been in office. san ho sigh is saying it hopes -- san jose says it hopes to pick its new chief as early as next month. reporting live in oakland kraig debro ktvu channel 2 news. >>> this morning concord police are searching for a man that is involved in a deadly hit and run accident. a 17-year-old driver hit and struck her dog. then a second driver ran over her. the second driver fled the scene. >>> police are looking for a white man in his 20s. he is brown hair and clean shaven. there was a young female passenger in his car. that car is described as a d

the 2 top con tenders for the position have been moore and oakland current police chief anthony bass. while no city leaders would confirm moore as the choice tonight the city manager did say she is confident her pick is the right one. >> we'll see the relationship building. the bridge building. the rebuilding of trust. the engagement l and reenergizeing the community policing. i also envision leadership that will be provided to lead this department through the most significant fiscal crisis our city has ever known. >>reporter: the city manager says she will present her candidate to the kuns for a final vote on tuesday morning during a closed session. san jose last chief rob davis retired in october. moore has been acting chief since then. >>> ongoing protest is trying to shut down work on billion dollar project at uc sf. protestors san francisco resident including those from neighborhood closest to the construction zone. as carolyn tyler reports, they say the job is passing them by. >> no work nobody works. >>reporter: desperate for jobs at this construction site. uc sf is building a

bass. moore l had risen through the ranks for 26 years. they are concerned about racial profiling. george has more in reaction to the story at 6:00. >>> happening right now, there is rage and chaos in the street of egypt tonight. the country's military has now moved in to control tens of thousands of violent protesters. the country is now under a nighttime curfew and communications blackout. scott budman has developments and this is having ripple effects around much of the world. >> it really is. we are told the smell of tear gas now present over cairo in demonstrations unlike they've seen in decades. fire and smoke blanketing streets as protesters took a violent turn this morning. while there is a nighttime curfew, still, large crowds still gathered on the streets. we've learned the ruling parties headquarters was set on fire. demonstrators lashing out against the almost 30 years of rule against the president. the country's president appeared on television today asking his cabinet to resig

anthony bass confirmed he's a candidate but wouldn't comment any further. he's up against veteran chris moore, the current police chief. bats came to the police department in 2009 with big ideas but city leaders have not given him what he's asked for. the oakland union president said this would be bad for the department but he understands why bass would be drawn to san jose. >> well, willing to give him the resources he needs to get the job done. he didn't receive the resources he needed in oakland. i mean, he asked for more police officers on a weekly basis. i know he has to rehire the police officers laid off or at least some of them. he was denied. this police department was when he arrived 779 police officers. when he leaves we're at 656 police officers. >> oakland has one of the highest murder rates in the country. san jose has one of the lowest. the crime rate has gone down since bass became chief. violent crime dropped 14% last year but it is still a huge issue in this city. also consider jean quan wants police officers to contribute 9% of their pay

"the chronicle" is reporting that anthony bass is a finalist to be the top cop of san jose. perhaps we'll learn more later this morning when base speaks at an mlk event near oakland's international airport where we are at. this is no surprise because bass just arrived from long beach's police department a year ago. he hasn't been here that long with a couple years left on his contract, even though the crime rate in oakland is still high it has dropped during his short time here. so why leave? well, one report says he's frustrated with the limited resources at his disposal. last year the department had to lay off 80 officers stretching the force thinger than it was before. the police officers association tells "the mercury news" he thinks he feels defeated. taking on san jose's top job would be also a challenge. that department has been demoralized by budget cuts and accusations of discrimination from people in the hispanic and vietnamese communities. the other person in the running for the top job in tan jose is chris moore. he's the acting police chief ever since rob davis

anthony bass is on the short lift to become san jose's chief. san jose mercury news report bass is one finalist for the san jose job the other chris moore acting san jose police chief since davis stepped down. bass has been the police chief many oakland just over a year. >>> two men are dead apparently in connection with a woman's disappearence in south bay. she vanished more than a year ago last seen in 2001 with maurice, he was arrested for murder but charges were dropped and he was released. saturday night, he was considered the victim when her brother confronted him, at a san jose restaurant. >> we treat the hand gun and fatally shot the victim he exited went out into the parking lot and as the officers arrived to the scene they heard what they believe was a single gunshot. >> her brother apparently took his own life after killing the man. police are still trying to determine whether sanchez planned the shooting. >>> some of her neighbors of her parents say they are shocked by the latest development and apparent suicide of the missing woman'

anthony bass is one of two finalists for top cops in san jose. the other finalist is acting police chief chris moore. bass was recruited with the promise of a fully staffed police force. under bad leadership oakland's crime rate has stopped steadily. a decision on san jose's new chief is expected by early next month. >>> well, today we 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 be

bass. the two have been next and neck for the top spot for months. in the first 3 weeks of the new year there have been 7 homicides. name ago new police chief is more important than ever. >> i know that i am bringing forward the best candidate for the city of san jose. >>reporter: city manager announced tonight she found the right person for the job but she wouldn't name him publicly. partner at the san jose mercury news report acting san jose police chief chris moore is the one backed. more than oakland current police chief bass have been the 2 finalist. nationwide search began in august. bass send his congratulations to moore tonight. >> it's a tough job but i'm sure we are going to have a great chief. >>reporter: san jose mayor also wouldn't comment on the identity of the candidate but did say the new top cop has his job cut out for him. >> chief also has to be able to engage with a community. this is very broad diverse community. chief has to have the capacity to not just get along but

they think oakland police chief anthony bass is the best person to lead san jose police department and want the city counsel to meet with him. >> chef bass is far and away better qualified to do the job. and the fact that he had an opportunity to speak to the council, the process is ho, hijacked. >>reporter: city manager appears to have made her choice and is expected to recommend the council hire acting police chief chris moore for the top job. former police officer and council member pete constant is looking forward to tuesday's vote. >> i think he's a person that brings a very wide l range of experience and education and i think he's a very good leader. >>reporter: people opposed to moore say he's a deputy insider and they want change when it comes to what they consider racial profiling and excessive use of force. >> we ask that the city counci council, mayor not ratify city manager decision. thank you. [applause]. >>reporter: they support moore and he's head of the politically powerful round table. garza points to moore historic move to promote a woman to the no. 2 position. his de

. >> here is a check of today's top stories, oakland police chief anthony bass might be moving a few miles south he is reported to be one of two people considered for the job of san jose police chief also in the running, acting san jose chief chris moore. two people linked to a woman missing since 2001 are dead in the south bay, the brother of arms shot and killed a man once arrested for her disappearence. well, then brother apparently shot himself to death outside a san jose coffee shop. >> gabriel giffords showing more signs of improvement after being shot in the head she is breathing on her own and has been upgraded from critical to serious condition. doctors say the full extent of her recovery is uncertain. >>> as lawmakers get ready to battle health care reform more americans are easing opposition against the new law a new poll finds strong opposition is at 30%, that is the lowest level since september 2009. 43% of people want the laws changed so it does more to overhaul the system 60% oppose the mandate that requires everyone to have insurance. >> for good health have a beer, t

. >>> late this afternoon we learned oakland police chief anthony bass will not be leaving to become san jose's next top cop. the san jose mercury news is reporting that job will go to acting police chief chris moore. he has been on the force since 1982 and has been acting chief since october. the chief was the finalist for the job but his potential move upset some in oakland who credit him with helping to reduce crime in the city. a short while ago he released a statement openly questioning his future with the oakland police department. he indicated he is not sure that the support and resources are there for him to make a difference. >>> meanwhile the chief and the mayor have their hands full with a technical nightmare. there was a serious communications breakdown at the height of yesterday's high speed chase. linda yee tonight on why at critical moments officers were unable to communicate with one another. linda? >> reporter: hi, dana, they are still scratching their heads over this one. they say their radio is a vital link for them. it is the difference between life and death and

anthony bass and chris moore are set to be the two finalists. more than 30 people applied for the job. many people believe bass to be the favorite due to his track record. oakland's crime rate has dropped steadily even though his department has slunk from 800 to 656 earlier this year. a decision will be made early next month. >>> president obama is getting ready to address mayors from all over the country, including ed lee and jean quan. they will attend this conference in washington, d.c. they know each other from their days at uc berkeley. lee and quan were two of the mayors who attended the state dinner on wednesday night in honor of chinese president hu jintao. this kicks off in less than an hour this morning at the white house. >>> we want to check the morning to commute. the folks are getting an early start on their wikd out there. >> i'm thinking about the weekend, so that counts, right? we are looking at the westbound direction where the commute has not started yet. i told you about the hit-and-run. the person hit is still on the side of

the men on the short list are acting chief chris moore and current oakland police chief anthony bass. >> a new poll shows almost 2/3 of californians are in favor of a special election in june. governor brown says the special election is necessary to get the state budget under control. according to the public policy in california, 66% of likely voters agree. that is compared to the 50% behind the 2009 special election and the 40% behind former governor schwarzenegger's 2005 special election. the poll also asks people about the governor's budget proposal. 68% of californians are generally satisfied with the plan while 29% are dissatisfied. >>> now, when it comes to governor brown himself, the jury is still out. 41% of californians approve of him so far. 19% disapprove. and 39% say they are still undecided. >>> the people are not as forgiving when it comes to the state legislature. 26% people of approve of what lawmakers are doing. 19% don't have an opinion. >>> louis carubias is leaving the department after four years. in a statement the outgoing chief says, quote, it is time for me to

the man reportedly on the short list for the job is chris moore and current oakland chief anthony bass. >>> oakwood city is looking for a new top cop this morning. luis is leaving and in a statement he says, quote, it is time for me to step aside and let his or her own director take charge of its own team. his last day is february 16th. >>> several health organizations on the peninsula will be giving a total of $2 million in grants. the peninsula health care district will award the grants to organizations in san mateo county. among the 12 groups getting grant money are the college of san mateo nursing program, the peninsula jewish community center, the women's recovery association and the children's health initiative. >>> this afternoon the giants' world championship trophy is making a stop in the south bay. fans will be able to see the trophy at the santa clara convention center today from 1:30 to:30. 3:30. snap your own pictures in line but only a professional photographer will take pictures of the fans with the trophy. then the trophy heads to sacramento. >>> a chance for a trophy i

. >> chief anthony bass holds down to under $55,000 a year. as part of his contract to get an extra week's vacation a year for four weeks. given the bank of six times 12 weeks to start. yet less than one year and a half ago $10,000 in moving event is for expenses. details have not been made public but the last chief warrant to $61 a year. when it comes to crime san jose and oakland are worlds apart oakland was the six most dangerous city in the nation 94 people murdered their last year. san jose is consistently one of the safest and last year had the lowest murder rate in the decade 20 people the cities and their police forces are different both facing serious issues, lester oakland late up 80 police officers shrinking force to 660 san jose, a tourist population has 1250 officers the city's laying off officers just bay instead having them agree to take a cat. >> we will take a break, a live picture here to assure you as we go this shot of 980, rate there were immediate 800, we will talk live with yoli and get an idea of what conditions are lik

the man in charge oakland police department could be moving to san as a anthony bass is one of two finalists to take over the job of police chief he says it will take the position and offered them the other candidate is acting police chief chris more. to san francisco, no way i'm sorry let's go to the latest on martin luther king day to day care 43 years since he was assassinated in a hotel in memphis. him and his wife are buried not far from his childhood all, here is a live look from a bad debt. a series of events planned in the bay area to honor dr. king the list is on our website. san francisco police are trying to track down suspects in a shooting at twin peaks that killed the young man. 23 year-old louise or was with friends at lookout at twin peaks that's when they exchanged words with another group shots were fired at least 100 people many of them drinking alcohol officers say the car they're looking for is a white honda odyssey. >> 9:46 a.m. continue to evolve this dense fog bay area why did to the afternoon partly sunny, a little bit warmer bringing those temperatures and the '60s,

bass. >>> more local news in just a half hour. the "today" show returns in less than a minute. >>> 8:00 now on this thursday morning, the 27th of january, 2011. absolutely beautiful scene in greenwich, connecticut. >> i went to high school there. >> i didn't know that. the trees look fantastic. it's a heavy snow which makes it potentially dangerous. people will be plowing their way out of it this morning. >> we have shots of long island, guys. there we go. somebody getting gas? nothing happening there. there's a lot of snow. >> they're looking for a better price. >> glad we had access to that shot. >> you won't get that every day. >> that says everything you need to know which is nothing. what's going on? >> they call it news without mercy. we go toe to toe with the men and women of the onion news network and their satire spin. they even have "today now" which is redundant. their anchors are making themselves -- >> wait a minute. hold on. >> guys, not too comfy, i hope. >> these chairs are not comfortable. >> it's claustrophobic i

anthony bass says he is one of two finalists for the job of top cop in san jose. the other finalist is chris moore. recruited to oakland with a fully backed police force has seen them go from 800 to 667th past year. oakland's crime rate has dropped steadily. a decision on the new chief is expected by early next month. >>> more local news coming up in about 30 minutes. we'll see you again at 10:26. >>> hello, everybody. it's -- >> we're happy that you're back. >> thank you, hoda woman. i missed you. >> missed you, too. willy and jimmy and curtis. thank you, gentlemen, for sitting in my seat. my mom who lives down in annapol annapolis. all these people came up and said, so, kathie lee left the show. it was just for three weeks. one of those trips you planned months in advance that was never meant to have been. we went to florida. our dear friends had given us as frank's big birthday present last august a trip to donna karan's home in the turks and cacos. they were going to fly us in and have a birthday bash. three weeks ago we read in the newspaper that the airstrip