Setting a precedent that to resign office is a legitimate, right thing to do. The archdiocese made this comment about the decision to resign. This is an act of boldness on the part of this pope and also, of great humility. Pope benedict was criticized for not being a vocal supporter of immigration reform. It needs to be talking about it. They dont have the opportunity to work. The timing of the retirement should allow his successor to be elected in time for holly week. In san jose, abc 7 news. Now, Cardinal Roger mahony plans to vote for next pope. He is banned from many public functions. The current archbishop restricted mahoneys duties stemming from the mishandling of sexual abuse cases involving priests under his supervision but does that not disqualify him being eligible to vote nomplt pope. Numbers of the college of the cardinals, 203 mostsenior members will be called to rome. Once arrive theyre shut into the vatican ask will vote every day. If a two thirds vote is not reached aft
County Sheriffs Department to hire 10 deputies and a supervisor to patrol oakland streets two days a week. Also, a new Police Academy class is now scheduled for later this year to train more officers. Now, these votes come as oakland has experienced a rapid rise in crime. There is some hope that these new measures may make a dent in the statistics. Live in the newsroom, anne makovec, cbs 5. A onealarm fire erupted at an Apartment Building on oakland street near octavia boulevard in San Francisco. The fire was record around 2 45 this morning. Trees near the threestory Apartment Building caught fire. The frames spread on the outside wall of the structure. It was out in an hour. No injuries. Police are investigating an Armed Robbery that took place in downtown palo alto last night. It happened at the 300 block of ramona street shortly before 9 00. At this time, police are not releasing details about the suspect, victim, what was stolen or the type of weapon that was used and they are aski
Fans of both the Baltimore Ravens and the San Francisco 49ers descend upon new orleans, the town known for its lavish matters is gearing up for one of its biggest parties ever. Nbcs jay gray is live for the latest. Reporter good morning, mara. From outside the beautiful superdome lit up in new orleans. Look, depending on your perspective, a lot of people either ending their party or continuing into new orleans. The perfect city to hold such a big bash. A lot of people looking forward to the game. But as you talked about, a lot of people looking forward to a lot of things. For many, its the ads that air on super sunday. We have a sneak peek of some youll see. Hey, son, have fun tonight. You know what this room needs . A smile. Who wants to come with i . Traveling along theres a song that were singing come on get happy you guys are three minutes late. Dont be no cloud on a sunny day . Sir . Rhythmic, man. Thats the power of german engineering. Reporter funny, racy, raucous, ads a big dra
Welcome. Im bob abernethy. Its good to have you with us. A Dramatic Development this week in the Catholic Churchs sex abuse crisis. Prominent retired Cardinal Roger mahony was stripped of his public and Administrative Church duties in los angeles amid widespread criticism of how he covered up allegations of child sex abuse by priests. L. A. s current archbishop jose gomez took the unprecedented step as the archdiocese began releasing internal documents which revealed the extent to which mahony worked to protect the church from the abuse scandal. Gomez said the behavior described in the files was sad and evil. Mahony has issued several apologies for his actions. Advocates for sex Abuse Victims called this a largely symbolic move. But Church Experts say its the first time in the crisis that any action has been taken against such a highranking church official. The Obama Administration announced a new attempted compromise with religious groups friday in the ongoing dispute over the controv
Welcome. Im bob abernethy. Its good to have you with us. A Dramatic Development this week in the Catholic Churchs sex abuse crisis. Prominent retired Cardinal Roger mahony was stripped of his public and Administrative Church duties in los angeles amid widespread criticism of how he covered up allegations of child sex abuse by priests. L. A. s current archbishop jose gomez took the unprecedented step as the archdiocese began releasing internal documents which revealed the extent to which mahony worked to protect the church from the abuse scandal. Gomez said the behavior described in the files was sad and evil. Mahony has issued several apologies for his actions. Advocates for sex Abuse Victims called this a largely symbolic move. But Church Experts say its the first time in the crisis that any action has been taken against such a highranking church official. The Obama Administration announced a new attempted compromise with religious groups friday in the ongoing dispute over the controv