Morning Wrap: 1/9/12

Top of the morning’s news:

• Today marks the start of Mayor Ed Lee’s first term as “elected” mayor, after having been sworn in Sunday by Sen. Dianne Feinstein. Chronicle
• Mayor Jean Quan isn’t getting much love from Oakland politicians, with only Councilwoman Nancy Nadel on record as opposed to the recall attempts against her. Oakland Tribune
• Surveys confirm an exploding crow population in the Bay Area. Mercury News
• The state’s independent Legislative Analyst’s Office wants the UC and CSU systems to be more accountable. Chronicle
• Six were arrested during an Occupy Oakland anti-police rally tainted by violence Saturday night. Oakland Tribune
• A proposed high-speed rail stop in downtown Fresno elicits a collective yawn. Fresno Bee
• Yahoo may be damaged goods but it’s paying new CEO and hoped-for savior Scott Thompson $26 million his first year on the job. Mercury News
• Closing arguments this week in Chevron’s court trial trying to lower its refinery tax bill have huge implications for Contra Costa taxpayers. Contra Costa Times
• Workers are putting final touches on a new Sanctuary Exploration Center at Monterey Bay Aquarium. Mercury News