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Thousands of protesters shut down the state's third largest port last night. The action was part of a general strike called by Occupy Oakland, in part to protest harsh police tactics last week. Reporter: Kelly Wilkinson
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The ongoing shortfall of government dollars combined with the an economy that's deflated many 401-k plans could give rise to an epic political fight in California over the pensions promised to public employees. Reporter: John Myers
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California grows most of the nation's fruits and vegetables. Yet it could have no input on the next federal farm bill -- if Midwest lawmakers speed it through Congress without debate. Reporter: Sasha Khokha
End Music: "Mo' Onions" by Booker T. and the MG's, from the album "Green Onions"