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enroll by december 31 at coveredca.com. ♪ ♪ ♪ this is cbs news bay area with elizabeth cook. >> it's a huge part of our daily lives now. technology, including the ever growing artificial intelligence. but who is really leading the charge, and what happens if those leaders and those companies don't deliver? but afternoon. i am elizabeth cook. today, we are taking a closer look at tech leadership. how it affects not only the actual companies themselves and their workers, but also us, the consumers. first, let's get you caught up on today's news headlines. if there is a bad smell in your neighborhood, this could be where it's coming from. authorities issued a health advisory after flaring at the martinez refinery. people as far west as crockett reported the smell. the company blames the flaring

as some kind of operational incident. health officials urges everyone with respiratory issues to stay indoors with doors closed. the israeli military says three hostages being held by hamas in gaza were killed by friendly fire. the military says the three hostages were mistakenly identified as a threat. the identities released do not include americans remaining unaccounted for. now, this isn't normally something we see in december a brush fire burned on the hillside in pittsburgh overnight. it broke out at about 1:15 this morning after a car caught fire on bailey road and willow avenue. that fire burned nearly 50 acres before firefighters contained it. san francisco giants just formally and bounced their new outfielder, zhang li, 25 year old korean star signing a six year 113 million dollar contract with the team. he was the mvp of the korean league in 2022, and he won five

gold gloves in seven seasons. let's get to our first look at weather now. eric regulators just extended our spare the air alert through sunday. meteorologist darren pack is in our studio with more on that. and with the timing approximately for this next round of rain, which we need, darren. >> we are getting closer, this chance of rain showing up on sunday. in fact, the high resolution models are depicting the first bands on sunday. but they're also showing most of them are likely gonna stay off the coast. technically, yes, we can get some light rain on sunday, but it wouldn't be much. let's look at the system on the wide to get a better handle on it. you can see cut off low, taking its time. it finally comes on short in enough meaningful way that on monday, we've got some widespread rain. and you can see that right here. that's where we are pulling some of the best of what the storm has to offer. at this point it looks like that will be monday morning. and then, another storm comes in, totally separate, distinct system. but with very similar characteristics. and another cut off low, it will sit around for a few days.

it will provide just about as much rain as the first one did. as a result, when we look at the 70, seven day forecast, you're gonna see every day from sunday on a chance of rain. sunday, not much. monday we get about three quarters of an inch. tuesday we add some more. wednesday we add some more. thursday we add some more. it won't rain consistently every day, there will be breaks. but we should start thinking about the very real likelihood that much of next week, we will have rain on it, each day at some point. and it will add up, as we saw, we probably get close to two inches. in the meantime, it's not raining today. if we just look at the daytime highs here, that is for our friday, low to mid 60s. and low to mid 60s in general, pick out your part of the bay here, these are all just about 3 to 5 degrees above average. some of these are even more than that. when we go to near 70 degrees today in the south bay for san jose, you will be sitting close to about ten degrees above average. and then tomorrow is actually the day when it gets a little more. saturday, we've got three or

four degrees warmer. and in fact, let's look at that, in the seven-day forecast, and while we will peek at a pretty nice start to it, with friday and saturday being our two rain free days, it does get quite clouded in the tubes back here for the next several days. the two more impressive days at this point it would be monday, and then likely into wednesday. but that second system, we need a more time to get a little more detail on it. >> all right, sounds good. thank you, darren. technology, including a i, has become such an essential part of our everyday lives. and it seems that it's only gonna grow from here. government leaders agree, but they say there needs to be some safeguards. >> this is on one of the most important issues we face transparency, explainability, copyright, intellectual property. this is one of the keys we have to unlock to let a i move forward. we have to understand why a.i.

systems produced that answers they do. we need the companies to lead the way and help us. this is beyond the ability of us to do. we can set rules and guardrails, but they have to figure out how to. >> now, recent shakeups and tech leadership are raising questions about the huge impact that those individuals who hold so much power. and a new study is shedding light on how founding ceos can impact companies outcomes. joining me live now is one of the people behind that study, the dean of lucas college and graduate school of business at san jose state university. thank you so much for joining us this afternoon. >> thank you so much for having me, liz, pleasure to be here. >> pleasure to see you. how much of a difference does it make to an organization to have a founder, and developer of a technology stay on as leader of that company. is it always a good thing? >> i wouldn't say it's always a good thing, but it's a good thing in many ways. founders, ceos, and

organizations innovation performance, they can enhance it. and this is really important for companies, if you look around, companies like netflix, meta, alphabet, you know, think about and video, all these companies either have founders, ceos at the help. or have founders, ceos closely gauge with working with them. and this is why these companies are so successful. >> now, what if a founder isn't the best leader of a company, then what? how does that impact the company. it can't be good, right? >> it cannot be good. founders, ceos, especially those with a lot of power, are extremely hard to this place. previous research also says that ceos that found the companies are sometimes not the best scale-up leaders for the organizations. however, when they hold a lot of power, it's very difficult to displace them from their jobs. >> now, we are talking about a less than 1% of the population, when it comes to leading these companies, developing, groundbreaking technology. so, how do the headlines of these different changes at the head of these companies impact

everyone else, people who rely on companies like open a.i., chatgpt, or even social media companies like twitter, how does that impact folks who rely on these companies in their everyday lives? >> it is very important for founders, ceos to have a vision because several stakeholders, as you mentioned, are really engaged with the companies. they are really employees, customers. having a founder ceo who is stable, who can set the vision, and who can also show the employees and other stakeholders that the company is beyond them. it is not about their ambitions and they're fulfilling their own personal desires. it's not what the company is about. it's very important for founders ceos to show that. >> so, what role should government really play in all of this. clearly, there should be regulations to be put in place, but given the potential global impact of these companies, should government play a bigger role? or crossed this very fine line? >> i'm not sure, again, i'm not the expert on the role of

government and businesses. but i think governments do have a responsibility. but i also think that responsibility is for the immediate stakeholders, the board of directors, the employees, the people, the other businesses and investors that support the company, they have a huge role to play especially in an emerging technology like a.i., which is still perceived as very volatile and with complications. i think we all have a role to play including the government in that technology, and to help the founder define the mission of the company and lead the company forward so that it benefits us all. >> all right, priya, with san jose state, thank you so much for joining us. >> thank you. it's a pleasure to be here. still ahead, the blue cockpit is laid out and vendors are hoping for a boost in holiday business. the winter destination back open in san francisco. bless -- >> we're gonna go to greet on ice, with all my friends, we are here for a good cause to raise money. we will tell you how you can help. and yes, i did get on skates.

all right, stay tuned. ♪ ♪ ♪

♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ this year's holiday travel season is expected to be the busiest since the start of the pandemic. and we are already seeing the crowds start to grow at local airports.

we went to oakland international this morning, and there's this what we saw, travelers facing long lines and more than a little holiday stress. >> we had no clue. we tried to come as early as possible. but this is a bad line. i hope we make it. and i still do. >> we can all relate to that stress. the tsa projects that more than 700,000 travelers will make their way through bay area airports over the next week alone. the coming thursdays and fridays are expected to be especially busy. ♪ ♪ ♪ well, this holiday season and all year around, a lot of the bay area families really need a little help to keep food on the table. today, you have a chance to do your part, while having some fun as well. our reporter is live at greek on ice, with more from bay area families. all right, jules, let's see your moves. >> hello there, liz.

are you guys getting dizzy, because i am. we are at walnut on ice. this is what we can do today. you can come down here, ice skate like my friends here. they are in middle school. they just got out of school. you can bring untouchable or even a donation, come and skate all day long. and how about the bay area families, they need is so great right now. this is a fun way to participate. we want to have the -- let's listen into why your health is so important. >> our need is continuing to rise and the community where this time last year we were serving 275,000 people. this year, we are serving 465,000, 25% of that is children. that is one in four members in our community. so, the need continues to rise. it's so vital that we come together as a community and we donate those meals. >> here we are. we can ice skate all day long. this person from an association is with me.

>> they can come tonight until 10:30 -- >> i have been busy. i was skating. are you a skater? >> i try but not as good as you. >> gosh, all right. i guess we should show the video. i really don't want to brag, kelsey. yes, i took a lesson and -- >> all right, while you are watching me skate allegedly, i do want to remind you to come down here to the walnut creek ice ring and enjoy all of this fun with my friend frosty over here. bring a non perishable or make a donation to the food bank of cost and solano, right, frosty? and come join us. skating is really easy. i want to thank my friend angel for helping me out. all right, also, we want to let a word out today, you have until january 15th to put some information on our screen to show how all you can help. and we're just gonna set it

away right now, liz, because i'm pretty tired. skating is a lot of work. >> you made it look effortless, absolutely effortless. and waiting for you to do a little jump in the end there. >> yes -- when i was a little kid, i needed one of those little walker things i saw. that with no little helpers that help you from falling. i like those. it makes it less intimidating. >> no doubt. >> hang on to frosty if you need a little support there. he'll know what to do. >> i will hang on to frosty. >> all right, juliet, thanks so much. more food banks say they're facing tough choices if they don't raise the money they desperately need to meet the needs. the food bank, and how some bay area companies are really stepping up. >> food banks all over the bay area really suffered when the pandemic era benefits ended. so, in our community, whether they are with organizations or businesses, or just your neighbors, to get involved, to

curb food insecurity. and we want to celebrate somebody who is here from pacific service credit union, my new friend kristen. tell us what you have. >> all right, pacific service credit union has been proudly supporting the food bank for nearly 30 years now. and we really do this because one in four of our neighbors depend on food, either supplemental or emergency, from the food bank. this year, we are proud to present $54,000 with the food bank. and we are just, you know, our philosophy at the credit union, people helping people. and it goes beyond our members, you know, we are out there helping our community as well. >> investing in community, and there's a great feeling that comes with that, right? okay, darwin, tell me why this matters so much here? >> this is so important because the food insecurity levels are the highest they've ever been. this $54,000 will be able to generate 108,000 meals and our community. >> to the person who's watching, and he says, oh, the corporation has got. they are giving these big

checks. this doesn't even scratch the need. almost half million people served at this food bank loan per month. >> absolutely, yes. we are seeing the highest numbers we've ever seen, this summer, the demand is continuing to increase a month after month. and it's not getting any smaller. >> where there is demand there is need, and we are there is a need -- >> yes, i'm talking to you right now, you at home, you can step up, follow that little whisper in your heart that says get involved, do something for your neighbor. one in four, open those cupboards. we can do something about that. go to our website kpix.com forward slash give, or use that q r code on your screen to find ways that you can get involved in investing in your community. when you do that, you are part of our family. san francisco's union square is rolling out the blue carpet this evening for the return of the winter walk pop-up. our sean takes us there. >> the spirit of the season would once again take over

stockton street in san francisco this weekend. not only a chance for a festive family outing, small businesses will be counting on all those people in union square to help them sell specialty items over the next two weekends. >> they need to look for opportunities is there, it's a daily thing. you know, in order to schedule your next event, you need to be in the mix today. >> she started her small business seven years ago. sweet treats gets most of her customers from social media, pop ups and in-person events like this one can be a big boots. >> it's stuff, there's a lot of small businesses. you need to find your niche, and get a trendy. never mind what everyone else is doing, your niece will get you there. i'm standing my lane. >> she is ready to sell more over customers favorites, and been by and a brown buttered toffee chocolate chunk cookie. from 2015 to 2018, it was a way to connect chinatown to market street during the subway construction. bringing back the event in 2023,

the union square alliance at sunset mercantile, helping them bring a new energy to this holiday tradition. >> they have created something really amazing, and we feel very privileged to be invited. and we hope to not only have a place to support local micro businesses, but we also hope to bring more energy and foot traffic to the businesses around us. >> a chance to help out this neighborhood and your neighbors from all around the bay area in one place. >> i am living my best life when helping people. >> here's another holiday tradition in san francisco. the furman hotel's famous gingerbread house is now opened for the season. believe it or not, every gum draw and cookie decoration you see right here is actually edible. they street makers have been hard at work for months putting together this sugary display. >> we have behind me that gingerbread house. we started building the bricks angela. it is 9000 total breaks.

1500 man hours from my pastry department. >> i wonder how many people actually tried to take a bite out of that gingerbread house. it looks really delicious. it will stay open until january 1st. there is still some time to go and check it out. the 49ers recent win certainly have them in the spotlight. and there's one player who never seems to shy away from the camera. ♪ ♪ ♪

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♪ ♪ ♪ this sunday, the 49ers take on the cardinals in arizona. you can watch that game right here on cbs, and streaming on paramount plus. as matt lively explains, the niners have become one of the biggest shows in the nfl. ♪ ♪ ♪ >> this is the volkswagen report.

>> reporter: with a 10-3 record, the 49ers have become a must-see tv. and the camera always seems to find titan george kittle, especially the sky camera. on sunday, it got him saying, what's up against the seahawks, which continued and i'm going back and forth between kittle and the camera. >> i watched the office a lot. also, when there is, when the camera is hanging from the sky 10 feet from your face, i see you looking at me. it's funny. i'm not that -- [laughter] go look at somebody else. and then they just say that i'm usually -- >> reporter: i am matt lively for cbs sports. >> you can't take the your eyes off of it. you can watch more niners action on the red and gold report, tonight, at 7-30. that is on kpix, and of course, screams streaming on the free cbs news app. still at, not the usual sound coming from a trolley car.

[singing in a global language] >> how beautiful is that! the special holiday concert is soaring in the streets of downtown san francisco. remember, you can watch us anytime, anywhere on our streaming service cbs made news area. catch all of our newscast and weather updates throughout the day. you can find us on the free cbs news app or on food motive. ♪ ♪ ♪ >> i would like to see the headlines of the national press picked up on and say, look, there's another side to the bay area. >> we take those headlights a little step further to sort of connect all of these wonderful communities here, really embracing the possibly, positivity and spreading it. >> the bay area is amazing, innovative changemakers. >> people that are out there, making a difference. >> i feel privileged that i get to share those stories.

coming up tonight at five, find out how scientists are using some unique birds to learn more about our warming planet. that is in our project bird series. and it is the sound of the season, as brought to you by a group of young singers. that is the grace cathedral choir of boys which loaded up on the cable car to see carols and spread holiday cheer through the streets of san francisco. take a listen. ♪ ♪ ♪

>> that will get two of the holiday spirit, for sure. the choir also brought there to businesses around cathedral square -- the history goes all the way back to the institutions founding in 1906. it sounds spectacular! the cbs evening news is next on kpix. local news continues on our streaming service cbs news bay area. i will see you at 5:00. ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ >> norah: we have breaking news. our verdict in rudy giuliani's defamation trial. a jury just awarding two women nearly $150 million for reputational harm and emotional distress. for giuliani is a tax after the 2020 election. the man once