mayor ed lee in the middle of the action and the eyes traditionally dotted for good fortune. and the dragon significance is more special this year. >> this means be bold. don't be afraid. and take the chances necessary you know? for success. >> this new year is celebrated by many asian cultures. >> and new at 6:30 there is word of a settlement between u.s. government and the nation's biggest mortgage lenders hoping to put the foreclosure crisis behind use a ruling from the u.s. supreme court on the power of police to slap a gps on your car. a electrical man tells what happened to him. >> and in sacramento, there is yet another move to make the legislature part time this, time, though, a new analysis spells out how much california was saved by doing so. >>> there has been a mainler break through in the mortgage crisis we've been facing in three years. the five biggest mortgage lenders reached a settlement agreeing to overhaul the industry. a million homeowner koz have the size of the mortgages reduced by $20,000. another three quarters of a million lost their homes could get a

. >> mayor ed lee is questioning whether the sheriff can do his job while battling domestic violence charges. he intends to speak with him about possibly stepping aside while the charges are heard in court. so far the sheriff says he will continue at his post. he faces three misdemeanor charges stemming from an alleged new year's argument with his wife. >> a stung victory for news gingrich, declared the winner of the south carolina presidential primary. >> what happened? he was supposed to -- i thought he was going to stay? >> i think he had to go to debate central. >> gingrich and mitt romney spoke at the same restaurant. the former massachusetts governor lost 15 points off this lead since the dewait and lost no time comparing gingrich and president obama. >> president obama has no experience running a business and noer and residence running a state. our party can't be led to victory by someone who also had never run a business and never run a state. [applause] >> the next primary is in florida, in ten days, as he did once in south carolina, romney right now is a 21-point lead over

. >> we're stuck in practice autos now, the board president and mayor ed lee say it's time san francisco joins the 21 century. >> government 2.0, if you wile smart phones have apps to find out which the next bus is arriving. some say it's easier to find a bus with your phone. the city intents to change that. >> we're going to bring a hack culture to the city of san francisco. it's going to be exciting. >> this culture created the hackathon. 48 sleepless hours to solve a problem. >> this allows them to go build an app they invented in a weekend. >> angel investor knows all about the hacking culture that created success stories like facebook. and now will bring the culture to city government. >> there is a peace core for geeks. >> there are hackathons. san francisco already has an app to find parking. soon, taxies and buses will be tied in. >> do they have best information at hand? immediately? can they get wrap around services right away? >> these aren't the ideas ma that make people reach but the kind that helps everyone live letter. >> most of the big innovations started from people who

. >> in and ceremonies for ed lee will take place sunday. former mayor brown will be the master of ceremonies. senator feinstein will be swearing in the mayor. and in an array of music and dance performances will follow. and don sanchez has a preview. dancers of the award winning draggon and lion association preparing for sunday's special performance in city hall at the inauguration of mayor ed lee. >> this is the year of the dragon we're going to perform and just bless them, make sure there is a smooth, smooth year for his new office. >> the dragon faces are impressive. the heads have become lighter. and it's appropriate they should be part of the ceremony for the first asian american mayor. it's appropriate, too, that dragons involved is just filled with symbolism. a mythical character. >> the best part of the animals together is becoming most powerful. that is what this city is. made up of all of the components, like a dragon. >> a showcase of the diversity. and dancers from seven cultures will perform. >> we're fortunate to have a strivi

. >>> san francisco mayor ed lee made a major decision since being sworn to a full term yesterday. he appoint aid woman to the seat vacated by ross mercurini. now, the sheriff. >> i do swear. >> the 50-year-old says appointments like this usually don't happen to people like her. she grew up the daughter of latino farm workers in central valley, now san francisco's newest supervisor. and she identifies herself as bisexual will represent district five, one of the most-liberal in the city. >> priorities are clear. we need to focus on jobs and smart economic developments. >> both believe it's time to move past what is called old political python hole. >> were you concerned about how progressive she is? >> i didn't put labels on them. >> she co-chaired run, ed, run campaign to persuade him to jump in the race but says other factors influenced this decision. >> to be candid with you i feel a lot like her evolvement was sim tloor mine. >> still, the new supervise jor expected to join the progressive block on the board. >> i think it shows the mayor is true to his word now about wanting to

mayor ed lee told the crowd he owes his career to dr. king. >> i know as a civil rights attorney, as a student of history and as mayor here i would never have had this opportunity without work of dr. martin luther king junior. >> the service ended with a call for attendees to honor his legacy. >> and activists use king holidays to highlight economic injustice in america. occupy protests took place nationwide, including san francisco. and this event had special meaning. >> martin luther king junior has a dream all people can enjoy a high quality of life. we believe what this occupy movement has been attempting to do. >> and foreclosures are much worse for black people. i'm under foreclosure, all of us are suffering. >> i want mid daughter to be part of the day of service. and as a day on and we need to get active in the community. >> organizers are calling for an immediate moratorium. they'd like to see firms that profited put that money back into communities nationwide. >> and when we come back tonight the northern california couple step

. >> i guess from mayor landrieu of new orleans, going to be sending mayor ed lee some eats from new orleans. wonder if he is going to get any gumbo. the fans are happy tonight, and thousands of them are making their way home from candlestick tonight in a good mood. >> alan: and before the niners sent the saints marching home. the who-dat nation never gave up until the very last moment. >> who dat! >> i know the city is crazy right now in new orleans. >> alan: it was jam-packed in the black magic voodoo lounge on almost bard street, which is home away from home for all things saints. fans say despite the loss they're excited to be here cheering union their saints. right now in the bay area, the chp is at the scene of a fatal accident in los gatos. we were over the scene just after the accident happened. just before 4:00. all northbound lanes of highway 85 near winchester boulevard have been closed for over two hours. two cars were involved in the collision. in addition to the fatility, another person was seriously injured. >> fire investigate glors fairfield believe they pin pointed

. >> san francisco mayor ed lee indicated an attempt to remove the sheriff depends on the outcome of the trial. >> that is why this time is one that the sheriff has to make a decision on. because... my actions may result from what occurs in trial. >> his lawyer says they'll move to ask a family court judge to reverse the ruling on the restraining order. >> and we'll continue to commit to fight this but as i said since moment one, the only way i can is to let this process unfold here in the courts. >> and mirkarimi's attorney says he's undergone three counseling sessions since charges were filed. >> there is breaking news where crews are treating three people whose boat cap sized today. the fire department is performing cpr on one of the victims there is a crew on the way. >> in los angeles california air resources board is considering a proposal that could change what the world frekts a car. >> there is a lot of big words here, one of them is tran for maigsal. we're talking about reducing emissions by 75% and getting more gang for your buck at the pump. in this los angeles meeting ro

mayor ed lee says he's encouraging sheriff ross mirkarimi to think about resigning. and. >> i did and i do get the feeling that the mayor is becoming frustrated with this position not to step down. the mayor made it clear he made it very clear that he believes all of this be distracting mirkarimi from doing his job well, sheriff ross mirkarimi poked his head into a disaster meeting today. other than that, he was working in his desk. this this is after a judge refused to modify a protective order preventing himg from seeing his wife and son during the duration of the trial. and if he feels court proceedings are keeping him from doing his job fully. >> and i continue to ask him to make that consideration the ethics commission would then forward findings in a recommendation to the supervisors and would need nine votes from the board tree move the sheriff from office. two more women are now telling police that two more women are telling that mirkarimi abused them. >> there are many proceedings coming forward about that. and you've got to admit there is a level of distrac

mirkarimi says he's innocent and san francisco mayor ed lee has to decide whether he wants to try to remove mirkarimi from office. the mayor saying as mayor i must now review facts and options available to me and i must ensure we do not take steps that undermine the proceedings underway. >> there was a rally in support of jean kwan not only fighting a recall but dealing with a major fiscal crisis prompted by the loss of redevelopment dollars. >> no recall. >> members of this construction union say recalling may mayor jean kwan will only make matters worse. >> this is, when i read the news, and it's not a good thing. and we spent over $1 million? i don't think so. >> it's devastating for the organization. >> this comes a day after city administrator announced to oakland will send 1500 layoff notices to half employees. that is thanks to the loss of $26 million in redevelopment money. in the end 200 employees will lose their jobs. decisions to be made by the city council. >> do you worry about notices going out to people? >> yes. i do. i think we have to because no legislation has been

. >>> san francisco mayor ed lee says 49er fans can rest assured lights will stay on for the playoff game this weekend. the 49ers and saints face off this saturday in the first game to be played at the park since those two embarrassing blackouts last month. mayor lee says members of the public utility commission's electrical division will be at the game to prevent another blackout. pg&e crews have replaced more than 8,000 feet of electrical line at the stadium. >> they've tested and retested the switch within the stadium. we predict there will be no faults. >> cell phone towers were clogged with activity during the blackout that made it impossible to get a wireless signal. the mayor says at&t has fixed that problem and promises to increase cell phone coverage for the upcoming game. >>> officials have to go to the game. >>> no pressure on jim harbaugh. we'll hear from him, next. >> larry is live with the war tonight. >> reporter: the warriors will try to beat how war the magic tonight the other -- howard of the magic tonight. the other side of the story they are trying to tried for ho