abortion-rights in the spotlight . the new rules taking a fact. another votes to repeal a total ban. hidden fees tacked onto everything. one industry it is about to be illegal. prof from mom's fault for fentanyl legislation. it was killed before lawmakers got a chance to vote. now the mothers want to know why. secret that the capitol, using a tool to help everyday

californians hold lawmakers accountable. >> how it is exposing what is really happening behind closed doors. >> reporter: and cytosine lawmakers know how things work. now you can find out too. about power could change the way things work. >> they formed a sisterhood. >> no one would ever choose to join. >> i was with him finalizing his applications for the use teeth. he deserves to know where he would've gotten in. >> reporter: the each lost a child, poisoned by a fentanyl laced pill. >> answer mom that is what i need to do. >> reporter: the activists find purpose to find other parents from that same.

speaking to students in schools and lawmakers at the capitol. >> navigating a mystifying. >> this really gives you a roadmap. the website in tool from the nonpartisan newsroom. the website is connected to a database run by cal poly that includes every bill introduced in every vote cast in every word spoken by every lawmaker and advocate created to help everyday people like you find out what is really happening. >> i am appalled. >> reporter: the simple search reveals every hearing she has been to , including this line. look closely. the powerful public safety chair. >> thank you for your time. >> reporter: you can see the reflection here. and here

moments later. giving up and walking out while laura describes the most painful moment. the expression speak volumes. >> if my son doesn't deserve two minutes of time , when you are elected. wiest certainly a grieving mother has 40 seconds left, maybe that's not the best time to make your exit. >> that is not what we are expecting or what we want from lawmakers. >> reporter: it is what digital democracy revealed about alexandra's law that has the mom's morecambe turned. -- was poisoned by a fentanyl laced pill that would warn people of crimes that if they sell it again, they could be charged with murder.

>> i am standing here on behalf of all the brown and black rooms. >> reporter: more than 100 people testified at this hearing. most in support. 22 bipartisan senators signed on as co-authors we and they were already enough votes on the floor. it had to pass the public safety committee. >> i'm insulted. >> no one should have that kind of power. >> it is not appropriate. >> we are doing our job . that is what they signed up for. >> is that the way government is supposed to work? permit, and berg was the primary author . >> i can understand why the parents felt so angry. >> there are many reasons that lawmakers may decline to vote .

sometimes it is a polite way to vote no on other cases it's a way to kill a bill. >> that is the system, should we change it? probably sell. alexandra's law was one of at least 15 bills that died last year because lawmakers chose not to vote and by making it easier to see things like that. these women think it will change the way lawmakers -- >> i am hoping may start showing up to do their jobs and those that have been i think they are leading by example. for a link , head to www.kpix.com and scroll to the cbs california investigate section. the biden administration is out with the student loan forgiveness plan. it could benefit students that attended

to art institutes. it applies to those that went to the art institute of california in san francisco or silicon valley covering 2004 to 2017. the department of education found they misled students about graduate job rates and average salaries. these cancellations are the latest from the biden administration , head of the election. the federal reserve decided to leave the key benchmark rate at a 23 year high. the move is designed to bring inflation down but it's also having a major impact on the housing market. existing home sales are down largely because mortgage rates have doubled. now over 7%. that means sellers are not willing to part with their current rate . the federal housing finance agency said it led to a 57% drop in sales last year. it just became harder to get an abortion in the southern u.s. a law in florida sharply

restricting the procedure after six weeks before many women even know they are pregnant. they previously allowed them up to 15 weeks and now almost every state in the south has severe limits. in most it is nearly outlawed. the new law does include exceptions for , incest, fetal abnormalities in life of the mother. arizona senate voted to end the more than 150-year-old ban on abortion. the law was introduced in 1864, 50 years before arizona became a state . it passed after two republicans flipped to join democrats. now it goes to the house for processing and then the governor's desk. hidden service fees will soon disappear on your dinner tab. it doesn't mean that you pay last. >> i see prices raising 5 to 15%. we will introduce you to the te

businesses are taking on extra fees. restaurants are now the exception. those extra charges that can be as high as 20 percent are about to become a legal. we spoke with experts who say it might not translate to a cheaper bell. >> reporter: diners in san francisco often think twice when they see a line warning of a mandatory service charge. under a new law that may go away. experts like marcio galli artie said this is not great news for customers or the restaurants. >> just when you thought your pork chop was expensive, guess what, we are going to see higher prices. there is nowhere else restaurants can put these fees.

>> a law taking effect would ban the fees commonly seen in ticket sales. the state attorney general confirmed that also applies to restaurant fees. >> it is to create an equitable model. typically servers make much more money than folks in the back of house and dishwashers. what it does is it creates away for the funds to be distributed equitably. >> reporter: is been leading for decades. he has seen the price roller coaster and said the change may not be all bad. shifting attention back to mom-and-pop restaurants. >> you are part of the

restaurant. at that point in the secondary. as long as restaurants become a mate neighborhood restaurant, they will do okay. >> reporter: some fear it could make restaurants less equitable for staff. golden gate restaurant association director said they will be in a bind for how to keep up wages while keeping customers coming. >> detect the rate down to go to an old-fashioned model which drops salary? or the raise prices 20%. >> reporter: customers may feel some relief by not seeing the charge, they will still feel it. >> reporter: how would she see restaurants adapting ? >> i see prices raising easily 5 to 15%. not all is lost.

things could change. >> food delivery services like doordash and glen powell , they are exempt from the law. straightahead, red array things. fred warner emotes and brandon aiyuk has

it was beautiful today. it is hard to believe rain is in the forecast again. >> gas when? >> if you say saturday, my sons will never play baseball. every game has been canceled. >> this is why i am glad there's a fairly safe distance. come for me. this is probably the last chance of significant rain for the season. let's enjoy the warm weather. 59 at half moon bay and a better chance of cracking 60 tomorrow. 70s in fremont and 70 from san jose low 80s for concord and santa rosa. none of the temperatures are even close to record territory. we will try to keep that going into the next couple of days. quiet weather continues and then the

approach of the storm system, more of a winter type storm. it will feel more like february. significantly colder temperatures. nearly a 20 degree drop. temperatures dropping to the 50s. temperatures warming up. similar to where we ended up this afternoon. josh shortt of 80 in livermore and up to 80 in antioch and concord, temperatures in the 70s in fremont. like i said, i think there is a better chance of getting up to above 60. temperatures are knock on the warm-up as much as everywhere else. then another mix of mid to upper 70s and a few low 80s

inland. future cast in tracking that storm system, we can zoom through the next couple of days. the clouds will start to approach first friday evening and then the rain moving in. the best chance of the widespread rain will be the first half of saturday. most of the area will pick up one quarter inch to 1/2 inch of rainfall. the snow levels will drop by saturday evening. the bay area will dry out. the wind will be gusty and it will still feel like winter as opposed to the middle of spring. we should try out. any outdoor plans, cautiously optimistic. the total estimates, we haven't messed with the numbers. there is a range of possibilities.

not bad for me. the wind will pick up through saturday evening. it will be blustery. hopefully the rain will wash pollen out. hi thursday and friday and it drops on saturday. this time year doesn't take too long to climb again. temperatures sunday will still be below normal. only into the 60s inland and then back to close to normal temperatures. nearly 20 degrees drop friday to saturday. about a dozen degrees off friday by saturday afternoon. the rain and cold core. temperatures along the coast, you don't have this far to fall. temperatures struggling up to 60 toward the middle of next week.

we are excited to have you join us to lunch our coverage of agent pacific islander heritage month. photo showing the faces of japanese-americans . a family recognized relatives and set off on a cross-country trip to northern california . the hospitality workers that keep hotels and tech companies running. how they came together to fight for a bigger piece of the pie. we got baseball up top. no stopping the oakland a's. picking up more wins than the giants. shea langeliers, lost the bad. watch it fly sending

teammates scrambling. smoking hot. third homer in the last four games. there is a nine-game hitting streak. the bullpen extended their streak to 27.1 third innings. mason miller locked it down. the a's record beat the pirates to sweep the series . miami comes to town friday. the nfl and the 49ers have a lot of uncertainty about the future. tough decisions are ahead. some wonder if next season is the last dance. >> it is nonsense. take it one day at a time. a significant raise in

2025. they won't be able to pay everybody. the already lost eric armistead. brandon aiyuk wants a new contract before training camp. you have to treat every year like it is your last. as long as i have been here it is been open. earthquakes soccer will be at levi s stadium for what they call the biggest cinco de mayo part on the west coast. the nephew of diego -- will be there. it is not fully clear to make a debut. tiger woods confirmed that he will play in the championship . you can watch that right here. he finished 60th at the masters. it is the team event. not

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dave goldberg scholarship program announces a new class of scholars. . to support students from low income families that are 1st to go to 4 year colleges. >> reporter: she has a lot to smile about as her senior year comes to an end. she knew

college was in her future, even with limited resources and is the first in her family to go to a four year university. >> i have always had a community of mentors and supporters. >> reporter: she had several extracurriculars, should the decision is one many would mv. her choice of admission to 4 colleges. >> that is how scholars can succeed is with the support of everyone around. >> reporter: she is part of the dave goldberg scholars. a program from the family foundation. launched to help low income students get to college and succeed once they go there. the program expanded to partner with peninsula bridge, a nonprofit that pulls students for more than 50 schools in fourth grade and mentors them until college

graduation. >> we believe our scholars deserve a chance to thrive. each one has the potential to be successful with the 13 year program model. >> it provides a life-changing amount of support. is like transportation, supplies and opportunities to study and do research. there are so many additional costs. the college financing pieces so difficult. there are so many barriers to being a successful student. >> reporter: they are grateful and say it fuels the passion to advocate for more access to higher education. she plans to study sociology so she can have an impact around her. >> the lessons are the ones i pass on. that is how you create generational knowledge and success.

>> a passion and a commitment to help others. cbs news bay area start now. two big stories. protesters taking to the streets. the war in gaza is looming large over this traditional day of action. we are launching our month-long celebration with the story of how long-lost photos spark the pilgrimage into the past. their faces tell the story of a chap to in japanese american history. how a chance recognition sent cousins off on a road trip to understand family heritage. >> i am looking at a private history that needs to be shared. these are real people.

>> it will be lost. mayday marchers on the move including hospitality workers for some of the biggest tech companies and hotels that say they are fighting to make a living. >> there is a lot of money coming in. >> reporter: the first of its kind housing solution. using private land to shelter the homeless. how it is giving hope to people on the street. thank you for joining us. today is the kickoff of asian-american and pacific islander heritage month. we are launching special stories highlighting the culture, history and issues.