More developments today in the follow-up to the shooting death last week of Oscar Grant at an Oakland BART station. Police are out in force in downtown Oakland, and businesses there sent workers home early this afternoon, fearing a repeat of last night's riot. Meanwhile, Oakland Police and the Alameda District Attorney's office said they are setting up a parallel investigation into the shooting, along side the investigation underway by BART police. Two state lawmakers say they will introduce a bill forcing BART to create an independent oversight body for the transit police force - something it has lacked since its creation in 1957. Host Cy Musiker talks about the shooting and the follow-up with Golden Gate University Law Professor Peter Keane, a former Public Defender and Police Commissioner.
Host: Cy Musiker

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Representative Barbara Lee of Oakland is the new chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus. She was sworn in at a ceremony yesterday morning. We talk with Congresswoman Lee about the agenda for the Black Caucus at this historic moment, as an African-American ascends from the caucus to the presidency.
Host: Cy Musiker
Guests:
• Barbara Lee, congresswoman representing California's 9th Congressional District

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On Friday, Richmond's mayor will hold her second public meeting on how to spend millions of dollars expected from a brand new business tax. But the city's biggest company may sue to stop the levy before the city gets its windfall.
Host: Stephanie Martin
Reporters:
• Tara Siler

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