Gasia and Devin kick off with live coverage of the unprecedented statewide Teamsters strike at Cal State East Bay, where workers are picketing over long-standing contract disputes. The focus then shifts to a powerful winter storm system slamming the region with 35 mph wind gusts, hail, and rare low-elevation snow at Mount Diablo. Amidst the chaos of slick commutes and power outages, we pause to honor the monumental legacy of civil rights icon Reverend Jesse Jackson, following the news of his passing at age 84. Then Greg Lee talks to Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee who gives an intimate look at her personal friendship with the Reverend and his role in "keeping hope alive" for generations. We also dive into the shifting classroom dynamics facing teachers today and why Gen Alpha is being hailed as the next great economic powerhouse. Finally, we head to the Sierra, where experts report a "season-saving" 4 to 7 feet of fresh powder despite treacherous whiteout conditions.

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