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with another seasonal giveaway. we've got the details of what you need to know if you plan on. joining in on the festivities, >> from the area's local news station, you're watching the kron. 4 morning news at 7. >> good morning, everyone. it's saturday, december 23rd. thank you for waking up with us on kron. 4 morning news. i'm michael thomas filling in for stefanie land. we've got lots of news to cover this morning. but first, let's get a look at what the weather is going to look like with our meteorologist brittany begley. alright, rise and shine the past couple of days. as you know, i've been kind of tough dealing with wet weather, gusty conditions and >> right now we're getting that break. we all need want and deserve. that's a good news. as we start our saturday morning. hopefully it's kind of quiet if you're hitting the roadways or maybe head out for the holidays. now's the time to leave for the most part of disquiet. let me show you the east bay. we could actually see it slightly hazy conditions for some, but not as bad as it was yesterday. temperatures, san francisco, 48 oakland, 41 san jose. 44

livermore, 43 com park. 41 santa rosa. 37 half moon bay. we're sitting at 43. we're going to track at your holiday forecast coming up next. >> well, breaking news overnight. a hit and run in antioch has left a 12 year-old and a 14 year-old dead just days before christmas. this happened at the intersection of west street and g street according to police, the black car in that video was going northbound on the street and broadsided the blue car. the black car hit a fire hydrant as well. it's currently unclear whether the 12 14 year-old were driving the blue car that's currently under investigation by police. the driver of the black car. however, did flynn flee the scene? currently police are investigating whether speed was a factor and not stopping at the stop sign was also involved. we'll continue to keep you updated both online and on air. a warning for those living in richmond, the contra costa county department of health says it's found cancer causing chemicals in the soil near a former cleaning business officials are working and taking more

samples to see if those chemicals are currently in the air as well. >> kron four's amanda hari has the latest scary news ripa living in a richmond neighborhood per clow road lean or pce a chemical known to cause cancer. >> has been found in their soil. the first sample found near barrett avenue and 20th street across from building that housed multiple dry cleaning businesses between 19, 62,001. >> it we're working as quickly as we can to assess the situation and to take the steps necessary to make sure that they're protected. todd sachs is the deputy director of sight mitigation for the california department of toxic substance control. >> his agency has been investigating 112 former dry cleaning facilities as part of a new initiative to cleanable normal communities. they've collected samples from 5 of those sites so far. the first and only one so far. >> identified chemical concentrations are high enough to require this kind of immediate action. friday officials were going door-to-door to get permission

from residents to install devices that will measure of the chemical from the soil is also in the air. >> contra costa county supervisor for the area john joya went with them. he says he spoke to the family who live closest to the site and they were surprised. >> they were concerned if officials do find the chemical in the air, the dts, he will provide temporary mitigation efforts to reduce air contamination by installing fans and ventilation systems. while they come up with a long-term cleanup plan. so yes, as if that's the case, the families may need help. this state needs provide funding. >> for these families to move temporarily. if if that is required. amanda hari kron, 4 news. >> well, officials with bay area air quality are now finding a facility in pleasanton over $200,000 from multiple air quality violations that were found over the last year at the violations. excuse me of lt 2 years, the violations happened back in 2021. at the vulcan materials manufacturing

plant. the company produces supplies in distributes materials like gravel, sand crushed stone acrete among others. the penalty results, 2 viatns that were issued to the construction material producer. the first was the public nuisance do to of asphalt or tar and the owners that were coming from the facility. the second was for the going over a four-day span. and this was back in june and july of 2021. well, the man accused of attacking former fire commissioner has now been found guilty. garrett died. he was accused of attacking it. excuse me, not guilty was accused of attacking and injuring x fire. commissioner don carman yanni back in april, the cities and the city's marina district. the 25 year-old unhoused defaced 3 felony assault in battery charges for using a metal rod to hit care carmen yanni during the trial, the defense revealed it was coming on who started the fight by spring died. he with bear spray. they also said coming

out he had used bear spray on other and house people in the neighborhood before coming out, however, did not testify, invoking his 5th amendment right against self-incrimination. well, investigators have identified the man stabbed to death in pacifica is 30 year-old has wrote pooch from oakland. the stabbing happened at a home on naomi avenue thursday morning. a woman was also stabbed inside the home but is expected to survive. police have identified the suspect as 46 year-old jason guillen water. he was later found dead after shooting himself in unit excuse me. a source told kron 4 news he was a paramedic in coma and has also been arrested for domestic violence at the same home in pacifica about a week before the stabbing happened. well, police in oakley are asking for the public's help to find a 2015 toyota camry that was involved in a hit and run with

a bicyclist was killed last week. officials say the collision happened shortly after midnight on sunday near bridgehead road. and main street police responded to calls of a man lying on the road next to the bike who was later identified by county officials. as 41 year-old aloha g to re officers arrested the vehicle's owner identified as 55 year-old timmy hudson, but they still not found that vehicle again. it is a 2015 toyota camry. if you have any information, police are asking for you to contact them. a gofundme has been set up to help the mother of gable. stewart, the domino's delivery driver that was shot and killed outside of his home in oakley this week. the shooting happened wednesday night as stewart was taking a break from delivering pizzas outside of his home. and according to police, stewart's mother was home at the time and witnessed the deadly shooting when it comes to the motive or who was behind the gun at the time, police are still working to get those answers and take a look at this. our photo

journalists, rudy garcia, caught this family over in san jose at the airport last night. he says he was shooting some video when he suddenly heard some happy screams and turned his camera and he said he caught it just in time to see the east bay family welcoming their cousin all the way from north carolina. so she's coming to some christmas with us this okay with why? with all the way out here for my parents and my brother in india right now, i'm and i can't. >> go because i have like exams to safe orbit figured, you know, why not do it in a different okay. so yeah. like plans anything i. >> think we'll probably just honestly relax because i just had finals and you go to san yeah. just like family time. >> our photojournalist also asked if any gifts have been brought in from north carolina. she said she couldn't say. >> if it's specific to be in

her home state. but it sounds like she did bring a >> and then there was this young lady danny, who was waiting to surprise her boyfriend and his brother, the weasel bros. it's it's been written on that sign there. they were flying back from visiting their mom and idaho. danny says she hoped to scare them and well, it worked the other i thought she's going to be in the >> in the street. and then she came out out. it scared >> it's got the other side yeah. and then go ahead do well, the couple plans to celebrate christmas with some homemade german food and also some sweet treats. happening today, barry, a rap icon mistah fab is back with another seasonal gift giving for the community. it is called the toys for joy. it's an annual event. it's happening over oakland, kids and their families can come out, get some food and also some free stuff spoke to kron four's catherine heenan about the event he says this year. there's a unique problem. there's too many toys.

>> let me look at you guys and tell you guys this year told we need you to know we have so many toys. so many low, please bring the kids out. everything's free. don't have to sign up. just show up. just show up. yeah. >> well, the giveaway starts at noon today at the corner of 45th and market streets in oakland and will continue basically until the toys run out. >> well, coming up on the kron 4 morning news this weekend, the palisades tahoe is giving folks a chance to hit the slopes with olympians themselves. plus, tech companies are creating ai to help improve health care's with pets. we'll show you what those details are coming up. and after the break, recruitment for military has not been good this year. here's and why social media may be playing a role. >> and for the first time we're tracking for the most part, blue skies, some patchy fog. and what about your holiday forecast? what we see holiday forecast? what we see rain details after the break.

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functional and user friendly. of course, we've got details on our website. kron 4 dot com. >> and i try to make it a okay for everyone. i start a little bit slow in the beginning because i know we have all ranges of skills and i tell the just hang on by the end of the session. we're going to get rat. >> well, you can now get on the with olympian skier johnny, mostly from now through the end of the year, the gold medalist is hosting an annual ski event at the palisades where he takes people on a tour of some of his favorite slopes. and it's at a decent time for it because you can see all that snow there. i mean, parts of this year have received about 2 and a half inches recently. and i mean, talk about a gorgeous field. and speaking of the weather, let's take a look outside at mount tam. you can see. well, that is a gorgeous view, britney. i mean, i've got to say, look at help the skyline and everything, right? yeah, definitely grateful to see that. you definitely grateful to see radar showing you at

least for us. we're seeing the dry conditions what we need because it's been really tough. >> this past week. so as more people head out for the holidays, here's hoping that the roadway stay drive for you and airports can finally catch up with all the delays will talk about everything you need to know. >> big picture really just showing you what. we'll continue to watch today's just some foggy conditions. nothing like yesterday yesterday was a foggy mask right? but future cast for still showing some issues. at the 8 o'clock hour near san francisco up to the north near napa and san jose. so foggy conditions for some. but again, it's not going to be as bad as it has been the past couple of days and we'll just showing you as you wake up. still a little bit chillier, especially on the coast compared to yesterday. you're going to feel those chillier temperatures not really going to the theme for december. you wake up the chilly temperatures. we have a nice afternoon for the most part and we're going to go to bed again with those chilly temperatures because it's december. and that's kind of our weather pattern. but what we will see as the temperatures in the upper 50's and 60's. so a little bit chillier compared to

yesterday, santa rosa. 61 will be your high san francisco, 57 half moon bay. we're at 59 san jose, 60 to livermore. we're at 60 and antioch. we're looking at 57 oakland, 58 so again opens at 58 santa rosa's at 61. and those temperatures are really going to say in the upper 50's and for the day. what we'll continue to watch really is going to be colder temperatures. the good news is that simmers a year usually right there above freezing. thankfully tonight you're going to be at 40. so you're going to actually think it's warmer for 45 for half moon bay, san jose. 44 and livermore. we're at 39 for los. our lows are going to be upper 30's and 40's for the entire region. but we will see some light gusty conditions if you live in the inland area that delta breeze is going make the temperatures feel a little bit colder today because we're looking at 12 to 10 degrees, breezy conditions. big picture showing you. all right. here you go sunday into we're looking at mostly cloudy conditions, upper for the holiday. next chance for rain is going to be on wednesday.

>> right. well, thank you, brittany. >> studies show americans throw out nearly 3 billion more pounds of trash during this holiday week than any other week of the year. they say it's the biggest waste is really wrapping paper. experts say. >> so are opening up those holiday gifts. try to be careful, unwrap them in a neat way. so you can reuse them in the year to come and you can basically reduce waste. >> and it seems time and money when the next holiday season comes around and already got all those supplies of hate. >> now, in addition the wrapping paper, of course, our mailboxes are fireplaces are filled with holiday greeting cards. experts say if you tear off that bottom portion of you can save the top decorative front and you can use it as a gift tag next year. and of course, another way to reduce landfill space is to recycle those christmas trees. well, as travelers are heading out for the holidays, the department of transportation

is making sure travelers are protected as they head to their destination. washington correspondent trevor shirley has the details. >> and part of this effort by the administration includes transportation secretary pete buttigieg, encouraging travelers to know their rights, especially when they fly the holiday travel season always comes with some degree of chaos from weather problems to heavy crowds today. secretary buttigieg addressed efforts to protect travelers when problems occur especially by airlines. the secretary said travelers have rights and should know them, especially when it comes to delays and cancellations. he cited last year's southwest airlines meltdown which is now led to a historic find for the airline. the dot announced a record 140 million dollar fine for the airline over last year's problems. buttigieg says over the past 2 years, the dot has expanded passenger protections. those protections he says are outlined on the

department's website. buttigieg says the dot has also pushed airlines to better prepare and manage problems. so travel cancellations are avoided. winter weather will be a challenge. it will certainly be a challenge in the next few weeks. but >> even during the busiest days of thanksgiving travel cancellations. stay below one percent effect so far this year. i want to jinx us. but so far 2023 has seen the lowest cancellation rate in the last 5 years. >> the dot is website also has a page where you can search your specific airlines policies when it comes to things like refunds for cancellations. there's also a section on the dot is website outlining your rights as a traveler under federal policy as well. reporting in washington on trevor shirley. >> well, with pet ownership now increasing to nearly 87 million households having pets past year, tech companies are now creating more artificial intelligence to pets. that includes ve3 tele

medicine. so some of the health care apps now are equipped with remotely to analyze images to flag problems that are happening with pets and could even need that attention. >> time seeing really critical that shortages people having to wait long. now's the time to get in to see the benton area it's really critical tool that will allow that in areas to be able to provide that care. >> well, i i is also being used to create products like pet cameras, automatic feeders smart colors. well, recruitment for the military has not been good this year. our military is the smallest it's ever been since before world war 2 and some say that videos on social media might be responsible. news nation's nancy loo has the details. >> the u.s. is set to enter the new year with less than 1.3 million in the armed services. that is the smallest number of active duty troops in more than 80 years.

recruitment, particularly tough with gen z and negative videos on tiktok. >> don't help. >> these are my my joined the military in all kinds of posts. military members are blatantly complaining about the training living conditions, lack of sleep and low pay. here's the first reason why you should do in the military. some are even in uniform and apparently posting while on duty. >> the videos are a blow to recruitment of gen z those born between 1997 2012, i think could be a positive spin if it's done in the appropriate manner. lieutenant matthew y says the gen z author of a new book called we don't want you on sam. he believes negative social media videos can actually bring positive change and ultimately help with recruitment. gen x'ers in the military are speaking up and they want certain changes. want command to listen to certain changes. if there's a trend >> x tampa bay's there's x have issues like that's actually get action on that.

>> after missing recruitment goals in 2022, the army and navy felt far short of those goals. again this year, according to federal data across all u.s. military branches, the shortfall for 2023 is about 41,000 recruits. so many believe an affective modern campaign is long overdue to bring an about-face on gen z attitudes, something as iconic as what rallied americans back in the 80's. we do more before 09:00am. >> people all day. >> i believe in our generation. i believe gen z will answer the call eventually will step up every can community is contributing some of the young people to military service. it will be very, very positive for the defense of the nation, for the cohesion of the nation as well. >> the recruiting shortfall has some military leaders pushing for a new national call to service a potentially pivotal move given all

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which is on market street after december 24th, the company, however, has not released any details on the reason why the closures are happening. but there are still 30 more locations located across the bay area. >> and take a look at this. a mountain lion was caught on camera wandering outside of a home in martinez. you can see it walked towards the house and then walk very scary. it happened on wednesday night. and after years of delays, the processing time for u.s., passports are finally back to pre tam pandemic levels. the u.s. state department reports the wait times for routine service are now back to 6 to 8 weeks in 2 to 3 weeks for expedited services. well, many people will be heading home for the holidays to spend time with their loved ones and relax. but a new study finds that planning a trip for these type of holidays actually turn people into the grinch. they say that it's more stressful to travel out altogether.

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morning news. any police officers hit again with another lawsuit. we're getting an update from the state. just how much fentanyl has been hopefully there's a lot of sun out there. we've got britney begley over in the weather center. good morning, brittany. yeah, we want some sign. i mean, it has been a rainy is been foggy. we've been dealing with gusty conditions and i just checked in with triple a and it's estimated that 15 million californians >> are going to hit the roads or the skies for the holiday. sounds like. allsright. let's take a look at everything you need to know. let's make sure you're prepared. sfo right now. >> the conditions not back. yesterday we were dealing with some delays because of the fog. we still have some delays from holiday travel, but things are looking better

compared to the past couple days. that's a good news. as you wake up this saturday. >> gusty conditions still going to be a thing but not as bad as yesterday. futurecast still showing some foggy conditions throughout the 8.30, hour and those temperatures for the next 3 days going to be chilly a little bit chillier compared to yesterday. we'll break it all down for you. coming up next. >> well, thank you, brittany. over in the east bay, a 3rd lawsuit has been filed against the city of antioch and dozens of police officers. kron four's philippe has details. >> civil rights attorney john burris says up to half of the antioch police department has been implicated in the ongoing federal and county investigations into a felony bribery and racist text messaging scandal. scandal exposed last year should be no way. >> officer feels they can engage in this type of conduct and not have some significant ramifications in august. the contra costa county district attorney's office filed 6 complaints with the court against officers employed by the antioch and pittsburgh

police departments. >> unjustified shootings, assaults and arrests are among the accusations on thursday. burris and his law firm filed a 3rd civil rights lawsuit related to the scandal against the city of antioch to former police chiefs, interim chief and dozens of police officers. burris says, '03, lawsuits will be combined into one. it includes 20 plaintiffs, at least 25 defendants who are or were sworn officers and possibly up to 100 more listed as john doe's micro damage is is is certainly for the individual. that's not that's the least actors who are really looking for is a finding. >> that doesn't count practice of constitutional violations that exist by this department. and therefore, we want to have a series reforms that move much of the misconduct of the man who was just misconduct has occurred for intends to prove the police department needs institutional controls put in place to ensure officers are following the

law. and this could include a signing a federal monitor to oversee the agency. >> philippe djegal all kron. 4 news. >> now we did reach out to the city of antioch and also the police department to get an update on the response to the lawsuit. but we have not heard back as of yet. well, oakland police are investigating a stabbing that happened just outside of oakland city hall. it happened around 3 o'clock friday afternoon. they say the victim was standing near the front lawn of city hall when a person walked up and stabbed them and then ran away. no other details have been given as of now. oakley, police need your help in finding a car that was involved in a hit and run on a man on a bike. here's a picture of the vehicle that they say hit the man on sunday near bridgehead road and main street officers say they arrested the vehicle's owner, but they still have not been able to find this 2015 toyota camry of him details. they're urging you to contact them. and police in redwood city

arrested a man for allegedly stealing from a car wash, then hiding on the businesses. roof. they say it happened wednesday morning at self-service car wash on woodside road. police say that the mask mandate took something from the business, then tried hiding from police on the roof of the car wash. they say he's been booked into jail this morning. well, there's calls for the oakland mayor to release the names of the 3 finalists for the big get police job that's still available. the naacp has been calling to reinstate former police chief. we're on armstrong and wants to know who the oakland police commission is recommending to be the leader of the city's police department. mayor sheng thao can select from a list of finalists or asked the police commission to give her a new list. oakland has been without a police chief since the mayor fired armstrong back in february of this year october, the police commission said armstrong was among the 7 finalists being recommended. mayor thao said that she would

likely appoint a police chief by the end of the year. alameda police are now warning people and holiday shoppers about thieves trying to swipe their purchases. police say the thieves are even volant people home kron. 4 ella sogomonian has the details. >> it's the most wonderful time of the year, but it can also be a little bit worrisome. alameda police here say that thieves have been targeting shoppers. >> the south shore shopping center is a popular destination for holiday gifts. but alameda police say malls like this also track criminals, especially this time of year. they've already reported people being followed home and robbed after trip to the store. because i just hear about more and more violent things happen. you people have kids with them and that to me, like as a mom makes me really nervous. some people we spoke with had heard about the problem. well, it was news to others. alameda police say that there are a few things to keep in mind. okay. so you're done shopping and you have your bags in hand and are walking to your car.

>> elmi to police suggest that this is really where you need to start paying the most attention. safety tips include being aware of your surroundings, paying attention to people in parked cars. >> varying routes and timing traveling with a friend or family member trusting your instincts. and if you're being followed, change directions or head to the police department, do not go home. call 9-1-1. and if you can note the suspects appearance, clothing and card details. didn't know that all this was happening. >> i guess it's just a reminder to always kind of be aware of your and yeah, just make sure that i'm kind of watching out for myself and the people around me. >> the police department is encouraging everyone to keep an eye out for one another and report any suspicious activity reporting in alameda ellis simonian kron. 4 news. >> those out fresh flowers at the san francisco memorial for sean monterrosa. this comes after state attorney general rob bonta said he would not be filing criminal charges in his

death. the 22 year-old was shot and killed outside of a walgreens store in vallejo in twenty-twenty. police say an officer thought that he had a gun but it turned out it was a hammer. the california department of justice picked up the case to see if there was enough evidence to charge the officer involved in the crime. and on tuesday, we learned no charges will be filed. the family has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit in response. well, this year, california highway patrol says it seized over 40 pounds of fentanyl in san francisco. that's equivalent to 9 million lethal doses. governor gavin newsom making the announcement friday saying that drugs were picked up in the tenderloin block area. excuse me within 10 block radius of the tenderloin. new task force will be launched in 2024 to investigate opioid deaths and poisoning the city. homeless man who was held out holding up signs advertising free fentanyl outside of a san

francisco school has now been convicted, according to officials. they say that joseph moore held a sign that read, quote, meth for stolen items and quote, free fentanyl for new users across the street from academy, which teaches preschool to 8th grade. he was also accused of blocking access to a sidewalk on 9th avenue with his belongings. a jury found more guilty and willfully and unlawfully committing a public nuisance. he faces up to 6 months in jail and is set to be sentenced next week. well, we continue to track the fentanyl use here in the bay area. you can scan that qr code on your screen right now to get details from the latest stories we have on our friday in san francisco. there was a cease-fire rally in front of the israel consulate. it was organized by code pink in

international antiwar organization. they delivered a cease-fire petition to the council it with thousands of signatures on it. there was also a memorial altar for children that have died in the war. this all comes as the united nations passed a resolution designed to try and increase humanitarian aid over to gaza. the u.s. had blocked previous resolutions calling for a cease-fire, but stepped aside. this time after members agreed to drop cease-fire language from the resolution, which is a change from what some of the un members have criticized when it comes to negotiations between hamas and israel of the 2 sides still have not made much progress. hamas is currently refusing to turn over more hostages until the war is over. well over in the north bay, the county sheriff's office is warning residents about a holiday hopes. they say that fraudsters are pretending to be one of their own reporter. kristin vartan has story.

>> if you can't get report want ensure and mortification division lieutenant jackson harris says it's not. retired a long time ago and the division he supposedly calls from does not exist. pulled names off of facebook pages and pull names off of other media releases anywhere that they can get. that seems credible. colton regard ongoing. that will that the direct voicemail, one resident got from the latest phone scam going around sassoon in grass the fraudster gives a call back number. that leaves the civilian down a phone tree that seems legit. we are not going to call you and ask you resolve your warrants and citations over the phone. you will never be asked to pay fines or fees through gift card. if you find yourself going to wal-mart getting, i think it's a green dot card or something like that. we would never do anything like that. better is virgin requires your immediate attention. it's designed to grab your attention. lieutenant harris points out that they're trying to was a legitimate want.

we're going to contact you and say you take care of this, but we're never going to put a timeline on it. there will never be in a circumstance. where will say if you finish this in the next 30 minutes, then you don't have to go to jail or anything like that or ask for your social security number bank account info and date of birth. and when you take a moment to pause, you can use it to verify. the reality is whether you take care of it today. take care of it tomorrow, assuming it was legitimate, you can call and verify things. if they don't want you to hang out. >> that's a huge warning flag right there. >> that was kristin vartan reporting the sheriff's office recommends you to call the number that they have listed on their facebook page to verify that the calls coming are from them. well, coming up on the kron 4 morning news, a new theory could shed light on the cause of red wine causing headaches. we've got a breakdown for coming up. >> les stress and anxiety. plus a happier life. the new iphone feature with benefits that go beyond the screen. in tech, smart.

>> and the stockings were hung by the by care. but how will the weather be is going to the weather be is going to help santa get there?

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>> welcome back. will this year is the 68th year north american aerospace defense command that will be following santa on his journey to deliver toys. you can watch on the agency's special holiday website. no red santa dot org and the site will feature holiday games music and just a lot of fun holiday activities. up until christmas eve and

then on the 24th, which is tomorrow, no red spring will spring into action and track santa claus all around the globe. so of course, tomorrow on the morning show here, we will be keeping up with santa to see where he's at in the bay area or i guess, really worldwide. but we're going to be taking a look now at the golden gate bridge. brittany, look at help. you think that looks, i know have never been to that hike over there. i have once or twice. i would say if you want to do it today with the family or maybe add this holiday weekend, you have until wednesday that looks like we're going to start to some more >> rain headed our way. the good news radar. finally, it's looking clear for us all the way to the east there of dealing with some issues. but for us right we're looking good this morning. numbers estimated through sunday, san francisco, 3 to 4 inches. santa rosa, same story for you. napa. >> close to 3 inches. conquer close to 2 inches. san jose at 2 inches in livermore close to an inch, an inch and a half. so we really have had some wet weather. thankfully, we are

getting some dry weather and then that system is going to pick back up on wednesday. if you're traveling. i was just checking in again with triple a about 15 million californians are traveling this holiday week. so if you're headed to tahoe, you do not need chains on 50. you do not need chains on 80. you can see right here alive. beautiful. look. it's not going to be snow. if you're looking for snow, it's not going to happen the next couple of days. we're going to stay in the upper for the tahoe area. big picture for us still showing thankfully, for the most part, clear skies, maybe some patchy fog on your way in to work or holiday travel up to the north at napa and santa rosa around 8.45. our other than that? nothing like yesterday. so some good news as we plan your day. but as you wake up as we go outside, we walk the dog illness little bit chillier compared to yesterday, especially on the coast. we're looking 11 miles per hour. gusty conditions not thing today. we're going to be looking at those breezy conditions and temperatures are going to be right there to 60's to mid 60's. so today is a little bit. to yesterday, but it's drier and we're not dealing with all that fog. so we'll take it while we can for

sure. that means we could go on a hike. excuses so many. i you know, rain always goes on hikes and that's about them. so i would love to go in health and all the holiday cookies. yes, holiday cookies, tamales and all right. well, thank you, brittany. >> well, the new iphones got some new features following the latest updates. feels like there's one every other day. our rich demuro explains in today's tech smart. >> the iphone recently got a major software up day and you might have noticed a new app on your home screen. it's called journal and it's a small addition with a potentially big impact. >> there's a new app built into the iphone called journal nearly bare bones journal they can parts justin's kind of be somewhat up. the app arrived with the ios 17.2 software update. and while it is basic, those smart suggestions are a key feature. it's not what happened past. so there's a

lot of times and i looking from your photos to bring those into means a picture. you take a place, you visit, someone you call or text. we're even a fitness activity. can jumpstart an entry journal can be locked with a passcode or face id and everything is encrypted in ai cloud, some downsides. there is no way to export our print. your journal and it's only an iphone for now. so if you're you know, steadfast journal, are you really like doing that? this not for maybe. >> to me list at launch. and that's why there's so many good options in the app store that people can check out apple entering the market. they're going to be educating a whole new group of users out there about the benefits of journaling. david radford bar is co-founder of reflection dot generally been proven to help reduce levels of stress, anxiety, depression, reflection dot app takes a guided approach. journaling with helpful, thoughtful prompts to get you started. we're quite excited to offer a platform for people to take their practice next level. the

neat thing about apple's entry into journaling is that app developers can build the smart suggestions into their apps too. >> in a way that protects users, privacy. the popular journaling day one has already incorporated the suggestions feature into its app. others, including clear full have to clear phone calls. the feature moments. you start to love the life. they are already living. i think you're going on lots that >> this new suggestions feature has definitely made journaling so much easier. it is kick i have it. if you want to learn more about the journaling apps i mentioned you cay go to my website. it is rich on tech dot tv. i'm rich demuro and you are tech smart. >> thank you, rich. well for your health this morning, a new study shows obesity rates are rising among young children. researchers looked at kids in the women, infants and children program, which essentially gives out healthy foods to children and low-income neighborhoods. well, their study found that

2% of those kids were severely obese in 2020 with a significant increase in about 20 states nationwide. the highest obesity rate was recorded in california at 2.8%. a new theory could shed light on the cause of red wine and headaches. so many people to bear a drink. winds close to napa. the uc davis study suggests that headaches that come from drinking a glass of red wine could be caused by an ingredient that some people may be more sensitive to the finding suggests that flavin all called can excuse me. i say this secure. team could be the culprit. now the flavin all blocks an enzyme that helps the body metabolize alcohol and then toxins that build up in the system and of causing the headaches. and nausea, experts say people who suffer from the symptoms should be switching to clear sprites. now the warriors comeback after a familiar face as they faced off against the washington wizards last night.

kron four's erin wilson has the details. >> well, last night was a big night chase in a reunion of sorts. kerr, you know, he said ahead of the game that certain games, you know, you look forward to in the schedule is released and he said those are usually the ones when you welcome him back a former teammate and there was no different and ehase last night with jordan poole. you see there the guys excited to see him. everyone hugging him and even the crowd giving him a standing ovation ahead of the game now made his presence early cancers. but fans here to away runs it down and go the other way for the layup. throws it down right then. nicely finished with 25 the witness on the other didn't get this one. but i'll show you this, chris, far without to remain. doesn't get up. comes pick up against the we're all good. they're a little bit he actually had 22 points in the game. but the worry is they only they have this place. they get in on the action and 3rd quarter. >> first, this step very get 3 and then watched 30 than

brings it up. dishes it to play in the corner wide open. he get some more 20 points for klay. he had 4 threes. and finally, paul, right here in drive through the out. not quite right. kuminga right there with the throwdown. amazing to see coming do what he does. here we go. chris bout drives the lane. trace payrolls throws it down one of his and the warriors. they win this 1, 1, 29 to one 18. a great night chase. and a great way to keep the winning streak on the road now and on the role rather out to submit to you, mike. >> at the dais. >> all right. well, thank you, aaron. we will be right back aaron. we will be right back after a short break.

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back. everyone will take a look at the stocking stuffers. talkcabout cute. the new bundles of joy were wrapped up in a snugly holiday stocking and presented to their parents making them the best christmas present ever right. >> now it's a decade old tradition over in long beach at the memorivl care, miller, children's and woman hospital babies born from now until december. 26 will be presented to their parents in those red stockings. what a beautiful way to enter into the world. well, congratulations to gymnast superstar simone biles who was named the associated press female athlete of the year. this comes after making a comeback in the sport in 2023. biles had taken a two-year hiatus from gymnastics. she won an historic 8th all around us

gymnastics championships this year, which was her 20th career world championship title. this is biles 3rd time winning the ap athlete award the year. >> well, still ahead in the next hour on the kron 4 morning news. we're keeping an eye out on that holiday travel. plus, we've got details on the man accused of attacking attacking the former city fire commissioner was been found not guilty. those details coming up.

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in a bag and a bar. makes life a bite better. kron. 4 morning news. a warning for some of the east bay after cancer causing chemicals were found in the soil. we've got details on what's being done to make sure that neighborhood is safe. and bay area rapid icon mistah fab is back with another seasonal giveaway. we've got details on what you need to know if you plan on joining festivities later this morning. >> from the area's local news station. you're watching the kron. 4 morning news at >> good morning, everyone. thank you for waking up with us. it is saturday december 23rd. i'm michael thomas.

we've got a lot of news to cover this morning throughout the bay area. i'm filling in for stephanie lin this morning. but before we get to that news, of course, we're going to check in with our meteorologist brittany begley. she's got all the details. good morning, brittany. yeah, rise and shine. i think we're all waking up happy that it's dry for the most part. yesterday was a foggy think place. not that bad. actually going to break and that's going to the theme. >> for the next couple of days, it's kind of chilly, though. you're definitely notice until as step outside. >> so again, with 15 million californians estimated to hit the roadways for travel. we're checking in with sfo. you can see the conditions not bad compared to some delays, but we're hoping thing slowly start to look better as the weather improves. still tiller, you can see that especially the coast where of definitely waking up with chillier and we're going to struggle to get was warmer as we were yesterday. those temperatures right now, francisco, 48 oakland, 42 san jose. 45 livermore 40 santa rosa. 38. half moon bay. we're at 43. so temperatures right there in the upper 30's and 40's how he's going to get. i

have all those answers coming up next. >> well, breaking news overnight, a hit and run in antioch has left a 12 13 year-old dead just days before christmas. police sending out a press release telling us the ages are officially 12 13. it happened at the intersection of west 6th street and g street according to police, the black car in this video you're looking at was going northbound on g street and broadway and excuse me and it broadsided the blue car that you see there. the black car also hit the fire hydrant. it's currently unclear whether the 12 13 year-old were driving the blue car still being investigated. however, the driver of that black car did flee the scene and police are trying to confirm whether speeding and reckless driving where the cause of the crash. excuse me. they did confirm that speeding and reckless driving where the cause of the crash as we get more updates, we'll continue to keep you updated. more breaking news overnight in antioch. one

person is dead after a shooting that happened around 6.30 last night. police received calls of a shooting on the 800 block of sunset drive. when arriving on the scene, they found a 26 year-old man with a gunshot wound. the parent medics did pronounce him dead on the scene. the police did locate the suspect nearby and detained without incident. the identity of the suspect in the deceased have yet to be released. well, a warning for those living in richmond, the contra costa county department of health says it's found cancer causing chemicals in the soil near a former dry cleaning business. officials are now working and taking more samples to see if those chemicals are currently in the air. kron four's amanda hari has the details. >> scary news ripa living in a richmond neighborhood per clow road lean or pce a chemical known to cause cancer has been found in their soil. the first sample found near barrett avenue and 20th street a dry cleaning businesses tiple p-

between 19, it we're working as quickly as we can to assess the situation and to take the steps necessary. >> to make sure that they're protected. todd sachs is the deputy director of sight mitigation for the california department of toxic substance control. >> his agency has been investigating 112 former dry cleaning facilities as part of a new initiative to clean up will normal communities. they've collected samples from 5 of those sites so far. the first and only one so far. >> identified chemical concentrations are high enough to require this kind of immediate action. friday officials were going door-to-door to get permission from residents to install devices that will measure of the chemical from the soil is also in the air. >> contra costa county supervisor for the area john joya went with he says he spoke to the family who live closest to the site and they were surprised. >> they were concerned if officials do find the chemical in the air, the dts, he will provide temporary mitigation efforts to reduce air

contamination by installing fans and ventilation systems. while they come up with a long-term cleanup plan. so yes, as if that's the case, the families may need help. this state needs provide funding. >> for these families move temporarily. if if that is required. amanda hari kron, 4 news. >> well, sticking with air quality, the bay area, air quality department are now finding a facility in pleasanton over $200,000 from multiple air quality violations that have been found. the violations happened back in 2021. at the vulcan materials manufacturing plant. the company produces supplies and distributes materials like gravel, sound crushed stone and concrete among others. the penalty ultimately results. 2 violations. now they were issued to the construction material producer. the first was the public nuisance due to burning asphalt or tar and the owners that were coming from the facility. the second was for the owners over a four-day

span. it took place back in june and july of 2021. well, the man accused of attacking a former city fire commissioner has been found not guilty. garrett died. he was accused of attacking and injuring x fire. commissioner don, we're counting on it back in april of this year in the city's marina district. the 25 year-old unhoused man faced 3 felony assault in battery charges for using a metal rod to hit coming on during the trial. the defense revealed it was coming. who started the fight by spring dottie with bear spray. they also added that he has done this before spraying other unhoused people in the neighborhood with bear spray coming out. he, however did not testify, invoking his 5th amendment right against self-incrimination. well, investigators have identified the man stabbed to death in pacifica is 30 year-old has from oakland, the stabbing happened on a home on naomi avenue thursday morning. a

woman was also stabbed inside the home but is expected to survive. police have identified the suspect as 46 year-old jason gill water. he was later found dead after shooting himself in. excuse me, you cup. a source told kron 4 news that he was uk. excuse me, everyone, ukiah. they say that he was a and he had actually been arrested for domestic violence at that same home in pacifica about a week before the stabbing happened. well, police in oakley are now asking for the public's help to find a 2015 toyota camry that was involved in a hit and run that killed a bicyclist earlier last excuse me last week. officials say the collision happened shortly after midnight on sunday bridgehead road and main street police responded to calls of a man lying on the road next to his bike. he was later identified by county officials as 41 year-old he to officers arrested the vehicle's owner identified as

55 year-old timmy hudson. however, they still have not been able to find that vehicle that you see there on your screen. if you have any information, police are urging you to contact them. well, one day away from christmas eve in that means everyone is rushing to their holiday destination. in fact, more than 115 million people are going moving all around the u.s. between now and january. first, kron four's tiffany justice has the details over in the east bay. >> today is a big travel day as many people are taking to the roads to get to their final destination before christmas, according to triple a record. 15.4 million californians. we'll be traveling for year-end holidays with more than 115 million people expected to travel during the holiday. >> starting today going through january, 1st, 2.2% higher than last year marks the second highest number since 2000. so for those traveling by car today, here's what you can expect that the pump in santa rosa, you're going to be paying $4.76 a

gallon in francisco. it's at 4.74. over napa. going to be for 71 a gallon in sandra fell 4.67. a gallon over oakland 4.57. in san jose. a penny less coming in at 4. 56. and in vallejo fairfield, the cheapest in the bay area at 4.53. a gallon. aaa expects over 900,000 travelers will seek roadside assistance nationwide over the year. and suggest to make sure your car's checked are ready to go to avoid any flat tires or whatnot. drivers should anticipate up to 20% longer travel times nationwide should opt for off peak periods before 02:00pm or after 08:00pm. if possible. they say the roads are going to be congested the most today and on december 28th as people head purporting to be justice kron. 4 news. >> all right. well, thank you, tiffany and sticking with that holiday travel. take a look. our photojournalist, rudi

garcia was over in the south bay at the san jose airport last night. he says he's shooting some video when he suddenly heard some happy and loud screams. he turned camera just in time to catch east bay family that was welcoming their cousin was traveling all the way from north carolina. take a listen. >> so she's coming to some christmas with us this ok with we normally are here for my parents and my brother in india right now. i'm and i can't go because i have like exams to study for but figured, you know, why not do it in a different okay. so yeah. like plans i. >> think we'll just honestly relax because i just had finals. and, you coach go to san yeah. just like family time. >> well, we did ask her if she had brought in any gifts from north carolina, she couldn't really confirm. so maybe she did because it sounds like she brought some type of a surprise. and then there was

also this young lady, danny. she was waiting for her boyfriend and his brother. and according to that sign, it is the wenzel bros. >> that's going to 20 and they were flying home after visiting their mom over an idaho. danny says she hope to scare them and surprise him and she thinks that it works. >> i she was going to be in in the street and then she came out, said boot out. it scared me. >> it's got the other and then go ahead do >> all right. well, the couple plans to celebrate christmas with some homemade german food. and of course, some good holiday sweet treats. and sticking with the holiday fun bay area, rapid icon mistah fab is back with another seasonal giveaway for the community. it's an annual event. it's called toys for joy. it's happening over in oakland, kids and their families can come out. they're not only going to get some food that's for free, but they're also going to get other free free fun stuff. and we actually caught up with

mister fab our kron four's. catherine heenan asked about the event and he says this year they've got a unique problem. they've got too many toys. >> let me look at you guys and tell you guys this year toy we need you to know. we have so many toys. so many low, please bring the kids out. everything's free. don't have to sign up. >> just show up. just show up. >> well, you can show up. it starts at noon today. it's at the corner of 45th and market streets in oakland and of course we will or they will continue to have the event's basically until the toys run out. so first come first serve. coming up on the kron 4 morning news this weekend. how palisades over in tahoe is giving folks a chance to hit the slopes with olympians professionals. >> plus, tech companies are now creating ai to help improve health care for pets will tell you those details after the break. and after the break, we'll also tell you about recruitment for the military. it is not good right now. we'll give you the

details on why some are blaming social media. >> and the stockings were hung by the chimney by care. but what

>> i'm meteorologist brittany begley. let's plan your day at. let's start off with some good news on the saturday as we take a look at radar for us in california. we're looking at drier conditions the first time we're really been able to say that for the past couple of days. we'll continue to watch a coastal right there on the coast until 10 this morning. some minor coastal flooding could be a possibility. so if you have family coming in half moon bay just be on the lookout for minor flooding in where you park your car. the big picture is really going to be about

all the rain that we received past couple of days. i mean, san francisco, we're looking at average of 3 to 4 inches. same story for santa rosa napa. a close to 3 inches according to the national weather service, concord, about 2 inches, san jose about 2 inches and livermore saying they're right between an inch and an inch and a half. so just let you know, it has been a wet thankfully it's going to be dry. we'll continue to watch sierra for you. you do not need chains on 50 80 if you're wanting away wet snowy christmas, i don't think we're really going to giving you that. you can see as we peak inside. it's nice is dry, beautiful shot of those temperatures are going to be above freezing. so we're not looking for snow, at and the sierra. we're going to stay in the mid 40's for everyone the next couple of days with 15 million estimated californians hitting the roadways and of flying just for the holiday. we're going to keep an eye on flight delays. we are noticing some but not as bad as it has been the past couple of days and those conditions a lot clearer compared to yesterday. however, those temperatures are going to be right there in the upper 50's and 60's. so

it's going to be a little bit chillier compared to what we've been dealing with. >> gusty conditions, not too too bad, but everyone wants to know about the dancing out behind me. >> for the holiday can i do that? i think we could have a dance off. we could have it and saw right. probably do that. i don't know that i feel like that. so it's not raining. we're not dealing with all hit all the shots that you've been giving up of. the live looks look amazing outside. we all need it. so i don't i don't get that. that elf has got and sing in of queue. brittany. >> and i try to make it a okay for everyone. i start a little bit slow in the beginning because i know we have all ranges of skills and i tell the just hang by the end of the session. we're going to get >> well, that islam been skier. johnnie mosley right now until the end of the year, you can actually head over to the palisades tahoe. the gold medalist is hosting an annual ski event at the palisades where he's taking people on a

tour of some of his favorite slopes. and you can see right there with all that snow. it's the perfect time for it. some parts of the sierra have received about 2 and a half inches of snow over the last few weeks. well, studies show americans throughout nearly 3 billion more pounds of trash during these holiday weeks. and it's more than any other time of the year. essentially, they say the biggest waste is really that wrapping paper. so experts are saying if you're careful wing and wrapping your presents this holiday season, you don't tear anything through. well, you can actually reuse them for other gifts and be less tweets full. >> time and money when the next holiday season comes around. and already got all those supplies of hate. >> and in addition to that, our mailboxes and are fireplaces are more than likely filled with a bunch of holiday greetings card from our loved ones. experts suggest that if you cut them in half and use the decorative front part, you can actually use it as a gift tag the following year. and of course,

another way to reduce landfill spaces to make sure that your recycling those christmas trees. as travelers head out for the holidays. the department of transportation is making sure travelers are protected as they head to their destination. washington correspondent trevor shirley has the details. >> and part of this effort by the administration includes transportation sec.etary pete buttigieg, encouraging travelers to know their rights, especially when they fly the holiday travel season always comes with some degree of chaos from weather problems to heavy crowds today. secretary buttigieg addressed efforts to protect travelers when problems occur especially by airlines. the secretary said travelers have rights and should know them, especially when it comes to delays and cancellations. he cited last year's southwest airlines meltdown which is now led to a historic find for the airline. the dot announced a record

140 million dollar fine for the airline over last year's problems. buttigieg says over the past 2 years, the dot has expanded passenger protections. those protections he says are outlined on the department's website. buttigieg says the dot has also pushed airlines to better prepare and manage problems. so travel cancellations are avoided. winter weather will be a challenge. it will certainly be a challenge in the next few weeks. but >> even during the busiest days of thanksgiving travel cancellations. stay below one percent effect so far this year. i want to jinx us. but so far 2023 has seen the lowest cancellation rate in the last 5 years. >> the dot is website also has a page where you can search your specific airlines policies when it comes to things like refunds or cancellations. there's also a section on the dot website outlining your rights as a traveler under federal policy as well. reporting in washington. trevor shirley.

>> well, >> with a lighter note, pet ownership is increasing to nearly 87 million households across the country this past year. tech companies are now creating more artificial intelligence aimed at those pets. they say these new features will include telemedicine, some of the health care apps will now be equipped with the ability to remotely analyze images to flag problems that require of that attention. >> time seeing really critical that or people having to wait now's the time to get in to see the benton area it's really critical tool that will allow that in areas to be able to provide that care. >> ai is also being used to create products like pet cameras, automatic feeders and also smart collars. well, recruitment for the military has not been good. our military is the smallest it. he's been since before world war 2 and some say videos on social media might be responsible for the situation.

national news correspondent from newsnation. nancy loo has the details. >> u.s. is set to enter the new year with less than 1.3 million in the armed services. that is the smallest number of active duty troops. >> in more than 80 years, recruitment, particularly tough with gen z and negative videos on tiktok. >> don't help. >> these are my reason why you join the military in all kinds of posts. military members are blatantly complaining about the training living conditions, lack of sleep and low pay. here's the first reason why you should do in the military. some are even in uniform and apparently posting while on duty. >> the videos are a blow to recruitment of gen z those born between 1997 2012, i think could be a positive spin if it's done in the appropriate manner. lieutenant matthew y says the gen z author of a new book called we don't want you on sam. he believes negative social media videos can actually bring

positive change and ultimately help with recruitment. gen x'ers in the military are speaking up and they want certain changes. want command to listen to certain changes. if there's a trend >> x tampa bay's there's x have issues like that's actually get action on that. >> after missing recruitment goals in 2022, the army and navy felt far short of those goals. again this year, according to federal data across all u.s. military branches, the shortfall for 2023 is about 41,000 recruits. so many believe an affective modern campaign is long overdue to bring an about-face on gen z attitudes, something as iconic as what rallied americans back in the 80's. we do more before 09:00am. >> most people all day. >> i believe in our generation, i believe gen z will answer the call eventually will step up every can community is contributing

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>> welcome >> back, everyone. well, a beloved bay area chocolate store is closing one of its san francisco locations, see's candy at the embarcadero center will be shutting its doors for good on christmas eve tomorrow, a sign on the door directs shoppers to go to a nearby location, which is located on market street after december 24th. the company has not released any details on the reason why the closures happening. but there are still 30 more locations across the bay area. and take a look at this. a mountain lion was caught on camera wandering outside of a home in martinez. probably not the best thing you want to wake up to. you can see it walked towards the house and then it walks away. a scary sight. it happened on wednesday night. so be aware. and many people are heading home for the holidays to spend time with their loved ones and relax. but a new study shows that planning these trips actually turns out to be a lot more stressful in some people. turning to the grinch. now, according to reports by study finds dot org a 3rd of

american holiday travelers don't count traveling home for the holidays as a true vacation. some find it more stressful. they get headaches and they said they actually need a vacation from their vacations. 71% say they need a whole separate trip in order to really unwind. well, still ahead on the kron, 4 morning news as folks head to the stores for holiday shopping. alameda police are now warning about these following shoppers homes. >> coming up, we'll have details on what you need to do details on what you need to do and how you can stay safe.

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on the kron 4 morning news. any police officers hit again with another lawsuits. >> we're getting updates from the state just how much fentanyl has been seized since the national guard and chp has stepped in to help out san francisco police. good morning, everyone. and welcome back to the kron. 4 morning news. i'm michael thomas. of course we've got lots of news to get to this half hour. but first we're going to check in with our weather center brittney begley. she's our meteorologist with all the details. >> yeah, let's make sure we plan your day again past couple of days. just a really top in terms of whether we're dealing rain, some places, 4 inches, gusty conditions. i'm talking about 30 miles per hour. and yesterday was foggy. thankfully, yesterday's this not an issue. take a look at your screen. you can see going to get looking great. some patchy fog in some spots, but it's not going to be the major theme today will continue. watch traffic for you just for the holiday traffic. and as

you step outside, maybe to enjoy the holiday, go to work a little bit chillier compared to yesterday. that's really going to the theme. francisco. 49, san jose. 45 half moon bay. we're at 45. so right now in the upper 30's and 40's, we'll take a look at holiday forecast next. >> all right. well, thank you, brittany. over in the east bay, a 3rd lawsuit has now been filed against the city of antioch and dozens of its police officers. kron four's philippe has the details. civil rights attorney john burris says up to half of the antioch police department has been implicated in the ongoing federal and county investigations into a felony bribery and racist text messaging scandal. a scandal exposed last year. shipping no way. >> officer feels they can engage in this type of conduct and not have some some significant ramifications in august. the contra costa county district attorney's office filed 6 completes with the court against officers employed by the antioch and pittsburgh police departments.

>> unjustified shootings, assaults and arrests are among the accusations on thursday. burris and his law firm filed a 3rd civil rights lawsuit related to the scandal against the city of antioch to former police chiefs, interim chief and dozens of police officers. burris says, 0, 3 lawsuits will be combined into one. it includes 20 plaintiffs, at least 25 defendants who are or were sworn officers and possibly up to 100 more listed as john doe's micro damage is is is certainly for then a vision. that's not that's the i can really looking for is a finding. >> but there's a pattern and practice of constitutional violations that exist by this department. >> and therefore, we want to have a series of reforms that move much of the misconduct. the man was just misconduct has occurred. burris intends to prove the police department needs institutional controls put in place to ensure officers are following the law. >> and this could include a signing a federal monitor to

oversee the agency. >> philippe djegal all kron. 4 news. >> well, over in oakland, police are excuse me. we did reach out to the antioch police department along with the city to try and get a response regarding this lawsuit. we have not heard anything back over oakland, police are investigating a stabbing that happened just outside city hall. it happened yesterday at around 3 o'clock in the afternoon. they say that the victim was standing near the front lawn of city hall when a person walked up and stabbed them and then ran away when it comes to details. it's all we've been given by police as of now. over an oakley. police need help finding a car that hit and killed a man on a bike. take a look. this is a picture of that vehicle. they say hit a man on sunday near bridgehead road. and main street officers say they arrested the vehicle's owner. this still not been able to find this vehicle. it's a 2015 toyota camry. if you have details, please contact them. and police in redwood city arrested a man after allegedly stealing from a car wash and

then hiding on the businesses roof. they say it happened wednesday morning at self-service car wash on woodside road. police say the masked man took something from the business and then tried hiding on the roof of the car. wash. they say he's been booked into jail of this morning. there's calls for the oakland mayor to release the names of the 3 finalists for the vacant police chief job that's been available for some time now. the naacp has been calling to reinstate former police chief leronne armstrong and wants to know who the oakland police commission is recommending to be the leader of the city's police department. mayor sheng thao can select from a list of finalists. it's given from the police commission. however, oakland has been without a police chief since the mayor fired armstrong back in february. now in october, the police commission said armstrong was among the 7 finalists being reccomended. mayor sheng thao said that she would most likely appoint a new police chief by the end of the year. over in alameda,

police are warning about holiday scams and they want shoppers be aware of that may be trying to swipe their purchases. police say the tpieves are even fallen. people home kron 4 ella sogomonian has the details. >> it's the most wonderful time of the year, but it can also be a little bit worrisome. alameda police here say that thieves have been targeting shoppers. >> the south shore shopping center is a popular destination for holiday gifts. but alameda police say malls like this also track criminals, especially this time of year. they've already reported people being followed home and robbed after trip to the store. because i just hear about more and violent things happen. you people have kids with them and that to me, like as a mom. >> makes me really nervous. some people we spoke with had heard about the problem. well, it was news to others. alameda police say that there are a few things to keep in mind. >> okay. so you're done shopping and you have your bags in hand and are walking to your car elmi to police

suggest that this is really where you need to start paying the most attention. safety tips include being aware of your surroundings, paying attention to people in parked cars. >> varying routes and timing traveling with a friend or family member trusting your instincts. and if you're being followed, change directions or head to the police department, do not go home. call 9-1-1. and if you can note the suspects appearance, clothing and card details. didn't know that all this was happening. >> i guess it's just a reminder to always kind of be aware of your and yeah, just make sure that i'm kind of watching out for myself and the people around me. >> the police department is encouraging everyone to keep an eye out for one another and report any suspicious activity reporting in alameda ellis simonian kron. 4 news. >> thank level. there are now fresh flowers at san francisco memorial for sean monterrosa. this comes after state attorney general rob bonta said he would not be filing criminal charges in his death. the 22 year-old was shot and

killed outside of a walgreens store in vallejo back in 2020. police say and officer thought that he had a gun in his hand, turned out to be a hammer. the california department of justice picked up the case to see if there was enough evidence to charge the officer involved with the crime. and tuesday, we learned that no charges will be filed in response, the family has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit. and this year, california highway patrol has seized over 40 pounds of fentanyl in san francisco. that's equivalent to 9 million lethal doses. governor gavin newsom making the announcement friday saying that drugs were picked up in 10 block radius of the tenderloin. now a new task force will be launched in 2024. to investigate opioid link deaths and poisoning in the city. homeless man who held up signs advertising free fentanyl outside of the san francisco school has now been convicted. prosecutors say that joseph moore held signs that read, quote, meth for

stolen items and, quote, free fentanyl for new users. it was right across the street from still a mars academy which teaches kids from preschool up to 8th grade. he was also accused of blocking access to a sidewalk on 9th avenue with his belongings. a jury did find more guilty of willfully and unlawfully committing a public nuisance. he faces up to 6 months in jail and has been and is set to be sentenced next week. well, we are continuing to track the fentanyl crisis in the bay area. and of course, you can scan that qr code up on your screen to get the latest information we have on our website at kron 4 dot com. friday in san francisco. there was a cease-fire rally in front of the israel consulate. it was organized by code pink and international antiwar organization. they delivered a

cease-fire petition to the council it with thousands of signatures on it. there was also a memorial altar set out for children who have lost their lives in the war. this all comes as the united nations passed a resolution designed and designated to try and increase humanitarian aid over to gaza. the u.s. blocked previous resolutions calling for a cease-fire, but stepped aside this time after members agreed to drop cease-fire language from the resolution, which is a change for some in the un members with criticized israel, the 2 have not made much progress. hamas is currently refusing to hand over any hostages until the war's over. well over in the north bay, the slaughter county sheriff's office is warning residents about a holiday hoax. they say that fraudsters are pretending to be one of their own. our reporter christian farr time has the story. >> if you can't get report longer sheriff's department

consideration division. lieutenant jackson harris says it's not. he retired a long time ago and the division he supposedly calls from does not exist if pulled names off of facebook pages. >> they pulled names off of other media releases anywhere that they can get. that seems credible. colton regards ongoing. that will note that the direct voicemail, one resident got from the latest phone scam going around sassoon and grass valley. the fraudster gives a call back number. that leaves the civilian down a phone tree that seems legit. we are not going to call you and ask you resolve your warrants and citations over the phone. you'll never be asked to pay fines or fees through gift card. if you find yourself going to wal-mart getting, i think it's a green dot card or something like that. we would never do anything like that. better is virgin records. your immediate attention. it's designed to grab your attention. lieutenant harris points out that they're trying to was a legitimate want. we're going to contact you and say you take care of this, but we're never going to put a timeline on it. there will

never be in a circumstance. where will say if you finish this in the next 30 minutes, then you don't have to go to jail or anything like that or ask for your social security number bank account info and date of birth. and when you take a moment to pause, you can use it to verify. the reality is whether you take care of it today. take care of it tomorrow, assuming it was legitimate, you can call and verify things. if they don't want you to hang out. that's a huge warning flag right there. that was kristin vartan reporting for us know the sheriff's office recommends that you call the phone number that they have listed on their facebook to verify. the calls are actually coming from them. >> well, coming up on the kron 4 morning news, a new theory could shed light on the cause of red wine and headaches. we break down the study that we've got right after the break. >> les stress and anxiety. plus a happier life. the new iphone feature with benefits that go beyond the screen. in tech, smart. >> and with an estimated

15 million californians hitting the road for the holidays, will weather slow you down the roadways, the skies. we have all those answers for your holiday forecast. coming up.

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special holiday website, norad, santa dot org. the site feature holiday games. they've got music's and it's all happening until tomorrow night. christmas eve. at that point, the norad will spring into action, excuse me and they will actually be tracking santa claus all around the globe. and tomorrow, you can actually tune into the corning show because, of course, we will be keeping track to see where he's at with our presence. take a live look right now. this is a golden gate bridg . you know, that shot never gets old. just talk about beauty. i mean, people travel around the world to get that right. yeah, i mean, yes, i love it is we're so privileged to see. and i'm always so grateful we could actually see that nice clear shot. >> growing up in ohio watching full house. we saw that shot all the time. so very grateful to see it. on a serious note, what we're looking past week, we notice a lot of rain, right, fog, gusty conditions. and that's because we have a low pressure system to the north and the south really just bringing us gusty conditions. some rain, not as bad as a southern california,

but still noticeable rain. san francisco, again, your estimated total from the national weather service and santa rosa was between 3 to 4 inches. napa close to 3 inches. concord close to 2 inches. san jose close to 2 inches and livermore an inch and a half. so our water, you're actually starts in october and we have some great numbers. hopefully we'll have another impressive water year last year. we are above average and at least we've got some rain, although it can be the roadways right? we'll continue to watch with that. rain is just this dry today. but high tide to happened around 8 o'clock. and because of that, we still have some minor coastal flooding. so we always have that warning out for you, especially th- pacifica, half moon bay area. be careful with where you park and we have family in town. and of course, if we noticed flooding will let you know as well. big picture, really as you step outside, which are going to i'm feeling right now. it's just it's chillier than those temperatures actually going to be a little bit colder compared to yesterday as well. and you can see that we were in the upper 70's for the entire region to

today. we're going to be in the 60's for haywood redwood city. 59 up to north santa rosa. 61. so right there on the coast or in the upper 50's and 60's inland, we're at 57 livermore 60 and concord, 59. but with that delta breeze is going to feel even chillier. oakland, 59 hayward 60, and it's all about loews. santa rosa will be at the 40's napa. 39. so we'll be in the 30's and 40's for our lows tonight. as we plan your day and the rest of your week if you're headed to lake tahoe thinking. all right, we're going to have snow. the answer is no, we're not. unfortunately, southern california baby. but for us, we'll be in the mid 40's and the big question we all want to know as to how about the dancing health west santa claus. our temperatures are going to be right there. 56 to 61. partly cloudy skies. but the big takeaway why he is dancing is because it's going to be clear. that's what people and now as it got a but we're going to dealing with and dancing, right it was celebration after 4 inches in san francisco to estimated. we all need a break. exactly. and i didn't know. you said you

grew up in ohio. hi, yes. my car. did you grow up in a lot of snow. we grew up with snow. yes, like christmas white christmas. but seeing that golden gate bridge every day is like so to be here. so i know i agree thank yo brittany. >> well, everyone iphone, of course, has more updates. and we've got details on with the latest ones. look like with our rich demuro explains in today's tech smart. >> the iphone recently got a major software up day and you might have noticed a new app on your home screen. it's called journal and it's a small addition with a potentially big impact. >> there's a new app built into the iphone called journal nearly bare bones journal they can give you sort gesture kind of be somewhat up. the app arrived with the ios 17.2 software update. and while it is basic, those smart suggestions are a key feature. it's not what happened past. so there's a lot of times and i that you can pull from your photos to bring those into

means a picture. you take a place. you visit, someone you call or text. we're even a fitness activity. can jumpstart an entry journal can be locked with a passcode or face id and everything is encrypted in ai cloud, some downsides. there is no way to export our print. your journal and it's only an iphone for now. so if you're like steadfast journal, are you really like doing that? not for you? maybe. >> to me list at launch. and that's why there's so many good options in the app store that people can check out apple entering the market. they're going to be educating a whole new group of users out there about the benefits of journaling. david radford bar is co-founder of reflection dot generally been proven to help reduce levels of stress, anxiety, depression, reflection dot app takes a guided approach. journaling with helpful, thoughtful prompts to get you started. we're quite excited to offer a platform for people to take their practice next level. the neat thing about apple's entry into journaling is that app developers can build the smart

suggestions into their apps too. >> in a way that protects users, privacy. the popular journaling app day one has already incorporated the sugg stions feature into its app. others, including clear full have to clear phone calls. the feature moments. you start to love the life. they are already living. i think going on lots that >> this new suggestions feature has definitely made journaling so much easier. it is kick i have it. if you want to learn more about the journaling apps i mentioned you can go to my website. it is rich on tech dot tv. i'm rich demuro and you are tech smart. >> thank you, well, moving on for your health this morning. there's a new study that's showing all about obesity rates and other rising in young children. now researchers looked at kids in the women, infants and children program, which essentially gives out healthy foods to kids in low-income families. and they found that

2% of those kids were severely obese in 2020 with a significant increase in about 20 states nationwide and the highest obesity rate was recorded right here in california coming in at 2.8%. and a new theory that we talked about earlier is shedding light on the cause of red wine and headaches. take a look. now. uc davis did a study that suggests the headache that comes after drinking a glass of red wine could be caused by an ingredient that some people are actually sensitive to. the findings suggest flavanol called excuse me. i say this cure said teen could be the culprit behind it. now the flavanol blocks an enzyme that helps the body metabolize alcohol toxins and then builds it up in the system which ends up causing a headache along with some nausea. experts say if you are experiencing those symptoms, well, you should be switching to clear spirits. now the warriors. welcome back. a familiar face as they faced off against the washington blade wizards last night kron 4 sports reporter

aaron wilson has the details. >> well, last night was a big night chase in a reunion of sorts. kerr, you know, he said ahead of the game that certain games, you know, you look forward to in the schedule is released and he said those are usually the ones when you welcome him back a former teammate and there was no different chase last night with jordan poole. you see there the guys excited to see him. everyone hugging him and even the crowd giving him a standing ovation ahead of the game now made his presence early cancers. but fans here to away runs it down and go the other way for the layup. throws it down right then. nicely finished with 25 the witness. on the other hand. >> get this one. but show you this, chris, far without to remain get up. comes pick up against the pound. so we're all good. they're a little bit he actually had 22 points in the game, but the warriors, they by 2 with the happiest place, but they get in on the action and 3rd quarter. first, this step very get 3 and then watched 30. brings it up.

dishes it to clay in the corner wide open. he get some more 20 points for klay. he had 4 threes. and finally, paul, right here drive through the out. not quite right. right there with the throwdown. amazing to see coming do what he does. here we go. chris bout drives the lane. trace payrolls throws it down one of his and the warriors. they win this 1, 1, 29 to one 18. a great night chase. and a great way to keep the winning streak on the road now and on the role rather out to submit to you, mike, at the to submit to you, mike, at the >> thank you so mu that is definitely him. dude, that's just a guy taking a little break with a peppermint frosty. -going in. -what?

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>> welcome back, everyone. well, brittany and i are going to be taught, right? beautiful check it out. these are these stocking stuffers and they're filled with newborns. >> now it is a situation that they do over in long beach. they do every year. talk about adorable. isn't it best christmas gift ever? baby small. so great. especially when they're not your own. you can hold them was a great well. the end of the decade old tradition at memorial care, miller, children's and women's hospital again over in long beach. so basically from now until the 26, any baby that's born, they're going to be presented to their mother and father. >> and those cute little rival, the next story that we're talking about. we're getting a big congratulations over to the gymnast superstar simone biles. >> she was named the associated press female athlete of the year after making a comeback in the sport

and 2023 congratulations to her, right? yes, she's very open and transparent about her journey which makes watching her win even more yeah, you know, she had taken a two-year hiatus from gymnastics and then she won the historic 8th all around us gymnastics championships this year. >> it was actually her 20th career world championship title. wow. i mean, yeah, a great thing for her. so and this also, lastly, is her 3rd ptime winning the ap athlete o the year award. so congratulations to her. so all right. everyone will still ahead in the next hour of kron. 4 morning news. we're keeping an eye out on the holiday travels. you know what to expect. plus, the man accused of attacking a former city fire commissioner. >> has been found not guilty. th lowe's knows you need to save money this holiday so... you can get more of what you want. with our lowest price guarante. this holiday if you find a better price we'll match it.

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on the kron 4 morning news. a warning for some of the east bay after cancer causing chemicals have been found in the soil will tell you what's being done to make sure that neighborhood stay safe. a bay area rap icon mistah fab is back with another seasonal giveaway. we've got details on what you need to know if you plan on joining him on these holiday festivities. >> from the area's local news station, you're watching the kron. 4 morning news at no. >> good morning, everyone. it is saturday december 23rd. thank you for waking up with us on the kron. 4 morning news. i'm michael thomas. i'm filling in for stephanie lin. we've got tons of news to cover this morning. but before we get to that news, course, we're going to check in with our meteorologist brittany begley. she's got all the details over the weather

center. yeah, we have all the details for you. it's been a tough weather week, right? we've 3 to 4 inches of rain for some folks flooding. we've also been watching gusty conditions of 30 miles per hour. >> that's not the story today. some slight fog, but nothing like yesterday. so let's talk about everything you need to know. let's make sure you are set up for success this saturday morning peeking into sfo. what will continue to watch the weather conditions? some slight delays but not like we've been dealing with especially yesterday with the fog. you can see the airplanes taking off so holiday travel, hopefully a little bit better. then what? it has been a big picture shows you it's a little bit chillier today compared to yesterday. temperatures, san francisco 50's livermore. we're at 50 right now. half moon bay. we're at 50. so in the upper 40's and 50's for the entire region. but it's going to be chilly. and what about rain and that holiday forecast answers coming up in 20 minutes. >> we're getting right into that breaking news from overnight. this is video of a hit and run over an antioch that is now left a 12 13 year-old dead just days before

christmas, police sending out a press release saying that those ages are in fact, 12 13. it happened at the intersection of west 6th in g street, according to police, the black car in this video was going northbound on g street and broadsided the blue car that you see there. now, the black car did hit a fire hydrant along with the other car. it's currently unclear whether the 12 13 year-old were driving that blue car officers are still investigating the driver of the black car, however, did flee the scene. police say that speed and reckless driving did appear to be the cause of the crash as we get more updates this morning on the situation will continue to give you those developments. well, more breaking news overnight in antioch. one person is now dead after a shooting. it happened around 6.30, last night. police received calls regarding shots being fired on the 800 block of sunset drive. when they arrived on the scene, they found a 26 year-old man with a gunshot wound. the paramedics did pronounce him dead there on the scene. police did

locate the suspect nearby and detained without any incident. the identity of the suspect and the deceased have yet to be released. well, a warning for those living in the richmond area. the contra costa county department of health says it's now found cancer causing chemicals in the soil of the area near a former dry cleaning business. officials are now working to see if there's more in the air and they're testing out those chemicals. kron four's amanda hari has the details. >> scary news for people living in a richmond neighborhood per clow road lean or pce a chemical known to cause cancer has been found in their soil. the first sample found near barrett avenue and 20th street a building that housed multiple dry cleaning businesses between 19, it we're working as quickly as we can to assess the situation and to take the steps necessary. >> to make sure that they're protected. todd sachs is the deputy director of sight mitigation for the california department of toxic substance

control. >> his agency has been investigating 112 former dry cleaning facilities as part of a new initiative to clean up will normal communities. they've collected samples from 5 of those sites so far. the first and only one so far. >> identified chemical concentrations are high enough to require this kind of immediate action. friday officials were going door-to-door to get permission from residents to install devices that will measure of the chemical from the soil is also in the air. >> contra costa county supervisor for the area john joya went with he says he spoke to the family who live closest to the site and they were surprised. >> they were concerned if officials do find the chemical in the air, the dts, he will provide temporary mitigation efforts to reduce air contamination by installing fans and ventilation systems. while they come up with a long-term cleanup plan. so yes, as if that's the case, the families may need help. this state needs provide

funding. >> for these families move temporarily. if if that is required. amanda hari kron, 4 news. >> well, the man accused of attacking a former city fire commissioner has been found not guilty. garrett daddy was accused of attacking and injuring x fire. commissioner don carman yanni back in april of this year in the city's marina district. the 25 year-old was an and and he faces 3 felony or excuse me. he faced 3 felony assault in battery charges for using a metal rod to hit coming a knee during the trial. the defense revealed that it was actually coming on who started the fight by spring daddy with bear spray. they also went on to say that he has used bear spray on other unhoused people in that neighborhood before coming on. the however denied to testify, invoking his 5th amendment right against self-incrimination. investigators have identified the man stabbed to death in pacifica as 30 year-old has reported from oakland. the stabbing happened earlier this

week on naomi avenue was thursday morning. a woman was also stabbed inside the home but is expected to survive, according to police. now they have identified the suspect as 46 year-old jason guillen water. he was found later dead after shooting himself. and you, kyra source tells kron 4 news that he was a paramedic and had been arrested for domestic violence at the exact same house in pacifica about a week before the stabbing happened. police in oakley are asking for the public's help to find a 2015 toyota camry. it was involved in a hit and run that killed a bicyclist. take a look. officials say that the collision happened shortly after 4 excuse me shortly after midnight on sunday was right near bridgehead road. and main street police responded to calls of a man lying on the ground next to the bike who was later identified by county officials as 41 year-old all the heat are a now. officials did arrest vehicle's owr identified him as 55 year-old timmy hudson. but they say

that they have not been able to find that vehicle that was involved. and again, this is another look at it. it's a 2015 toyota camry. if you have any information, police is urging you to contact them. well, a gofundme has now been set up to help the mother of people. stewart, the domino's delivery driver that was shot and killed outside of his home in oakley earlier this week. the shooting happened on wednesday night as sewer was taking a break from delivering pizzas right outside of his home. according to police stewards mother was actually home at the time and witnessed a deadly shooting when it comes to the motive or who was the person behind that gun? police say they're still working to get those answers. we are one day away from christmas eve in that means everyone is rushing to get to their holiday destination or just pick up those goods from the stores. in fact, more than 150 million americans are except to be moving all around the country from now until january. first to kron four's tiffany justice has the details over the east bay. >> today is a big travel day as many people are taking to

the roads to get to their final destination before christmas, according to triple a record. 15.4 million californians. we'll be traveling for year and holidays with more than 115 million people expected to travel during the holiday. starting today, going through january. 1st, 2.2% higher than last year marks the second highest number since 2000. so for those traveling by car today, here's what you can expect that the pump in santa rosa, you're going to be paying $4.76 a gallon in francisco. it's at 4.74. over napa. going to be for 71 a gallon in sandra fell 4.67. a gallon over oakland 4.57. in san jose. a penny less coming in at 4. 56. and in the fairfield, the cheapest in the bay area. >> at 4.53 a gallon, aaa expects over 900,000 travelers will seek roadside assistance nationwide over the year-end suggests to make sure your

car's checked are ready to go to avoid any flat tires or whatnot. drivers should anticipate up to 20% longer travel times nationwide should opt for off peak periods before 02:00pm or after 08:00pm. if possible. they say the roads are going to congested the most today and on december 28th as people had that purporting to be justice kron. 4 news. >> thank you. tiffany will sticking with that holiday travel from the east bay down to the south bay. take a look. this is video from our photo journalists. rudy garcia. he was down at the san jose airport last night and he says he was shooting some video when he suddenly heard lots of loud screaming and happy. exciting cheers. will he turn his camera just in time to catch this east bay family welcoming their cousin all the way from north carolina. so she's coming to some christmas with us this okay with you know, are here for my parents and my brother in india right now. i'm and i can't.

>> go because i have like exams to study for but figured, you know, why not do it in a different okay. so yeah. like plans i. >> think we'll probably just honestly relax because i just had finals and going to yeah. just like family time. >> now did also ask if they brought a new surprise gifts from north carolina and she couldn't confirm or specific. but she says she's just happy to back here her family for the >> and then there was this young lady, danny. she was waiting to surprise her boyfriend and his brother. and you can see on that side is the wenzel groves has written there. they are flying back home after visiting their mom over and idaho. danny says that she was hoping to scare them and she thinks that worked. >> i thought she's going to be in the in the street. and then she came out, said boot out. it scared me.

>> it's got the other side, yeah. >> well, the couple plans to celebrate christmas with some homemade german food and also some sweet treats as we get into that holiday. well, happening over today in rap icon mistah fab is back with another seasonal giveaway for the community. take a look. it's an annual toy drive. it's called toys for joy. and it's happening right in oakland, kids and their families can come out. you can get some free food and some for gifts. feb spoke to kron four's catherine heenan earlier this week about the event and he says this year there's a unique problem. there's too many choice. >> let me look at you guys and tell you guys this year told we need you to know we have so many toys. so many low, please bring the kids out. everything's free. don't have to sign up. just show up. just show up. yeah. >> well, the giveaway starts today at noon. it's right at the corner of 45th and market streets in oakland and will continue basically until they run out a toy. so may want to get there early.

>> well, coming up on the kron, 4 morning news this weekend. how palisades tahoe is giving folks a chance to hit the slopes with olympian himself. and after the break, we'll give you details about recruitment for the military. officials say it hasn't been good. we'll tell yo

>> and i try to make it a okay for everyone. i start a little bit slow in the beginning because i know we have all ranges of skills and i tell the just hang on by the end of the session. we're going to get rat. >> well, that is the libyan ski or johnnie mosley. and from now until the end of the year, you can actually get rat

with him. the gold medalist is hosting an annual ski event over at palisades where he takes people on a tour of some of his favorite slopes. you can see it's a decent time now. i don't know that everybody is going to be as good as him, but you can always go out and try now they've received about 2 and a half inches of snow recently. so again, it's probably the best time to see and we're taking a live look right now over at mount tam. wow, what a beautiful feel. i mean, it right? yeah, we could print that. put that on our i know we we get feel. stressed out. just take a live look >> the conditions as we quickly take a live look across the area. san francisco east bay, san jose mount tam cam golden gate bridge, half moon bay. the pattern we're looking for those blue skies because we really haven't been able to show you that. >> all week we have rain. we've had gusty conditions yesterday was really foggy a patchy fog in some spots. 10, 15. we'll still be watching the napa area. but overall, the fog isn't going to be like it was yesterday. just slightly patchy fog in some spots. what you will notice

when you wake up maybe just colder conditions earlier early but things are slowly starting to warm ups up to the north. maybe a 5 degrees difference. everybody maybe one or 2 degrees. so not too bad. san francisco, 59 oakland, 49 san jose. 49 livermore 50 concord. 46 santa rosa, 44 and half moon bay. we're sitting at 50 and those temperatures are going to be little bit colder than yesterday and thinks that calm breeze. we're not dealing with breezy gusty conditions like yesterday. we're looking at 20 to 30 miles per hour. however, inland communities that you're going to see some breezy conditions that could actually drop down, that feels like temperature a little bit later on today. thanks to that delta breeze. so those 61 for santa rosa, san jose, 60 to half moon bay, antioch, we're at 59. so up to the north, we're in the upper 50's and for entire region right there. everybody else we're at the 60's. so again, colder than yesterday and then those lows are going to be right there above freezing to the north places like santa rosa. 38

napa. 39. everybody else will be in the 40's as you go to bed. and then the big question we all want to know is. >> how is that weather going to be saturday into sunday into monday? got to change that little santa icon. my mood a little bit. but i will be in the upper 50's and dry, which is what i think everybody wants to know. yeah. i think that dancing elf you're showing. i that next for the dancing of excited for stress were we want to have a dance off? >> just getting a thank you, coming up, we're talking all about actually not coming up. actually, studies show that americans throughout nearly 3 billion more pounds of trash this week during the holidays. and they do any other time of the year. >> they say the biggest waste is really that wrapping paper. so they're saying that if you're careful enough, you can wrap your presents, not tear and you can actually reuse it for the next year. instead of just getting it out. so will help reduce some waste. >> it saves time and money when the next holiday season comes around. and already got all those supplies of

>> in addition, of course, we do get those holiday cards are in our mailboxes and i'm sure many people have them on the refrigerators or fireplaces. experts say he cut them in half and use that top half where the decorative area is. you can actually use it as a gift tag the following year. and lastly, the suggestion and reminder is to reduce landfill space. you can always recycle those christmas treats. well, as travelers head out for the holiday, the department of transportation is making sure travelers are protected as they get to their destination. washington correspondent trevor shirley has the details. >> and part of this effort by the administration includes transportation secretary pete buttigieg, encouraging travelers to know their rights, especially when they fly the holiday travel season always comes with some degree of chaos from weather problems to heavy crowds today. secretary buttigieg addressed efforts to protect travelers when problems occur especially by airlines. the secretary said travelers have rights and should know them, especially

when it comes to delays and cancellations. he cited last year's southwest airlines meltdown which is now led to a historic find for the airline. the dot announced a record 140 million dollar fine for the airline over last year's problems. buttigieg says over the past 2 years, the dot has expanded passenger protections. those protections he says are outlined on the department's website. buttigieg says the dot has also pushed airlines to better prepare and manage problems. so travel cancellations are avoided. winter weather will be a challenge. it will certainly be a challenge in the next few weeks. but >> even during the busiest days of thanksgiving travel cancellations. stay below one percent effect so far this year. i want to jinx us. but so far 2023 has seen the lowest cancellation rate in the last 5 years. >> the dot is website also has a page where you can search your specific airlines policies when it comes to things like refunds or

cancellations. there's also a section on the dot is website outlining your rights as a traveler under federal policy as well. reporting in washington. trevor shirley. >> well, switching gears over to military recruitment. officials say it hasn't been good. in fact, our military is the smallest. it's been since before world war. 2 and some say that videos on social media might be playing a role in it. news nation's nancy loo has the details. >> u.s. is set to enter the new year with less than 1.3 million in the armed services. that is the smallest number of active duty troops in more than 80 years. recruitment, particularly tough with gen z and negative videos on tiktok. >> don't help. >> these are my my joined the military in all kinds of posts. military members are blatantly complaining about the training living conditions, lack of sleep and low pay. here's the first reason why you should do in the military. some are even in

uniform and apparently posting while on duty. >> the videos are a blow to recruitment of gen z those born between 1997 2012, i think could be a positive spin if it's done in the appropriate manner. lieutenant matthew y says the gen z author of a new book called we don't want you on sam. he believes negative social media videos can actually bring positive change and ultimately help with recruitment. gen x'ers in the military are speaking up and they want certain changes. want command to listen to certain changes. if there's a trend >> x tampa bay's there's x have issues like that's actually get action on that. >> after missing recruitment goals in 2022, the army and navy felt far short of those goals. again this year, according to federal data across all u.s. military branches, the shortfall for 2023 is about 41,000 recruits. so many believe an affective

modern campaign is long overdue to bring an about-face on gen z attitudes, something as iconic as what rallied americans back in the 80's. we do more before 09:00am. >> people all day. >> i believe in our generation. i believe gen z will answer the call eventually will step up every can community is contributing some of young people to military service. it will be very, very positive for the defense of the nation, for the cohesion of the nation as well. >> the recruiting shortfall has some military leaders pushing for a new national -% call to service a potentially pivotal move given all volunteer force. >> well, still ahead on the kron, 4 morning news christmas, no, not for everyone. coming up, we'll give you tips on how you can stay stress free throughout stay stress free throughout this holiday.

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>> welcome back now on the kron. 4 morning news. police officers hit once again with another lawsuit and we're getting updates from the state on just how much fentanyl has been seized after the national guard and chp has stepped in to help out san francisco police. good morning, everyone. i'm michael thomas filling in for stephanie lin this morning. we've got a lot of news to get to this half hour. but of course, we want to get you that forecast with brittany begley, our meteorologist in the weather center. good morning, brittany. yeah, signed thankfully the weather doing. >> couple of days as we pick outside, you can see nice clear conditions yesterday was really that's not going to this story. those temperatures getting close to what we were yesterday as we woke up earlier this morning on the 5 o'clock, it was really but things are finally looking a little better for us. maybe novato. you're kind of colder. francisco. 51 oakland, 49 san jose. 49 livermore 50 concord.

46, santa rosa, 44 and half moon bay. we're at 52. so those temperatures slowly warming up. it's not going to be as warm as yesterday, but we'll break that down for you. plus, we have more on the rain and what about a santa claus? what about whether for him all break it all down for you? coming up next. >> thank you, brittany. well, over in the east bay, there is now a 3rd lawsuit being filed against the city of antioch and dozens of its police officers. kron four's philippe djegal has the details. >> civil rights attorney john burris says up to half of the antioch police department has been implicated in the ongoing federal and county investigations into a felony bribery and racist text messaging scandal. a scandal exposed last year should be no way. >> officer feels they can engage in this type of conduct and not have some some significant ramifications in august. the contra costa county district attorney's office filed 6 completes with the court against officers employed by the antioch and pittsburgh police departments. >> unjustified mhootings,

assaults and arrests are among the accusations on thursday. burris and his law firm filed a 3rd civil rights lawsuit related to the scandal against the city of antioch to former police chiefs, interim chief and dozens of police officers. burris says, 0, 3 lawsuits will be combined into one. it includes 20 plaintiffs, at least 25 defendants who are or were sworn officers and possibly up to 100 more listed as john doe's micro damage is is is certainly for the individual. that's not that's the i can really looking for is a finding. >> that doesn't count practice of constitutional violations that exist by this department. and therefore, we want to have a series of reforms that move much of the misconduct of the man who was just misconduct has occurred. burris intends to prove the police department needs institutional controls put in place to ensure officers are following the law. and this could include a signing a federal monitor to oversee the agency.

>> philippe djegal all kron. 4 news. >> we did reach out to the city of antioch, along with the police department to get the response on this lawsuit. we have not heard back as of yet. now oakland police are investigating a stabbing that happened outside of oakland city hall. it happened at around 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon. police say that the victim was standing near the front lawn of city hall. person walked up and stabbed them and then walked away. no other details have been given at this time. oakley police now need your help in finding a car that was involved in killing a man on a bike. take a look. we've got picture of it now. it is a 2015 toyota camry. it happened on sunday near bridgehead road and main street officials say the person driving this car did hit that they found a person next to the bike. the owner of this vehicle has been arrested and is in custody. however, that vehicle that you're looking at has not been found given in details, please contact police. police in

redwood arrested a man for allegedly stealing from a car wash and then hiding on the businesses. roof. they say it happened on wednesday morning at self-service car wash on woodside road. police say the mask man took something from the business, then tried hiding from police and he did so on top of the car wash roof. he, however, has been booked. now in jail. there's calls for oakland mayor to release the names of the 3 finalists for the vacant police chief job. the naacp has been calling to reinstate former police chief armstrong and wants to know who the oakland police commission is going to be recommending for position and the city's department mayor thao can select from a list of finalists or asked the police commission to give her a new list. oakland has been without a police chief since the mayor fired armstrong back in february of this year. back in october, the police to the commission did say that armstrong would be among those that they would be

recommending. mayor town, however, did say that she would be appointing a new police chief by the end of this year. alameda police are warning holiday shoppers about these trying to swipe their purchases. police say that thieves or even falling people home. our kron four's alice simonian has the details. >> it's the most wonderful time of the year, but it can also be a little bit worrisome. alameda police here say that thieves have been targeting shoppers. >> the south shore shopping center is a popular destination for holiday gifts. but alameda police say malls like this also track criminals, especially this time of year. they've already reported people being followed home and robbed after trip to the store. because i just hear about more and more violent things happen. you people have kids with them and that to me, like as a mom. >> makes me really nervous. some people we spoke with had heard about the problem. well, it was news to others. alameda police say that there are a few things to keep in mind.

>> okay. so you're done shopping and you have your bags in hand and are walking to your car elmi to police suggest that this is really where you need to start paying the most attention. safety tips include being aware of your surroundings, paying attention to people in parked cars. >> varying routes and timing traveling with a friend or family member trusting your instincts. and if you're being followed, change directions or head to the police department, do not go home. call 9-1-1. and if you can note the suspects appearance, clothing and card details. didn't know that all this was happening. >> i guess it's just a reminder to always kind of be aware of your and yeah, just make sure that i'm kind of watching out for myself and the people around me. >> the police department is encouraging everyone to keep an eye out for one another and report any suspicious activity reporting in alameda ellis simonian kron. 4 news. >> thank you, ella. well, there's now fresh flowers at san francisco memorial for sean monterrosa. this comes after state attorney general

rob bonta said he would not be filing criminal charges in his death. the 22 year-old was shot and killed outside of a walgreens store in vallejo back in 2020 police say an officer thought that he had a gun and it turned out actually be a hammer. the california department of justice picked up the case to see if there was enough evidence to charge the officer involved with the crime. and on tuesday, we learned that no charges will be filed in response, a family has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit. now this year in california, highway patrol has seized over 40 pounds of fentanyl in san francisco. and that's equivalent to about 9 million lethal doses. governor gavin newsom making the announcement friday saying that the drugs were picked up and a 10 block radius around the tenderloin area. and a new task force will be launched in 2024 to investigate the opioid deaths and poisoning in the city. well, a homeless man who held up signs advertising free fentanyl outside of the san francisco school has now been

convicted and prosecutors say joseph moore held up signs that read, quote, meth for stolen items and, quote, free fentanyl for new users. it wasn't happening right across the street from still a mars academy which teaches kids from preschool up to 8th grade. he was also accused of blocking access to a sidewalk on 9th avenue with his belongings. no jury did find that he was guilty of willfully and unlawfully committing a public nuisance. he currently faces about 6 months in jail and is set to be sentenced next week. now we continue to track the fentanyl use here in the bay area. and you can see on your screen there is that qr code. you can scan it will take you directly to our website with all of the latest stories we have on that topic. friday in san francisco, there was a cease-fire rally in front of the israel council. it it was organized by code pink. it's an international antiwar

organization. they delivered a cease-fire petition to the council it with thousands of signatures on it. there was also a memorial altar for those children who have lost their lives in the war. and it all comes as united nations passed a resolution to designate and tried to increase humanitarian aid over to gaza. the u.s. blocked a previous resolutions calling for a cease-fire, but stepped aside this time after members agreed to drop cease-fire language from the resolution change that some un members have criticized when it comes to negotiations between hamas and israel. well, they have not made very much progress. currently, hamas is refusing to turn over more hostages until the war's over. over in the north bay solano county sheriff's office is warning residents about a holiday hopes. they're saying that fraudsters are pretending to be one of their own reporter. kristin vartan has the details. >> if you can't get report

want ensure corpsman were considerations division lieutenant jackson harris says it's not. he retired a long time ago and the division he supposedly calls from does not exist. pulled names off of facebook pages. pulled names off of other media releases anywhere that they can get. that seems credible. co%ton regard ongoing. that will note that the direct voicemail, one resident got from the latest phone scam going around sassoon in grass the fraudster gives a call back number. that leaves the civilian down a phone tree that seems legit. we are not going to call you and ask you resolve your warrants and citations over the phone. you will never be asked to pay fines or fees through gift card. if you find yourself going to wal-mart getting, i think it's a green dot card or something like that. we would never do anything like that. version requires immediate attention. it's designed to grab your attention. lieutenant harris points out that they're trying to was a legitimate want. we're going to contact you and

say you take care of this, but we're never going to put a timeline on it. there will never be in a circumstance. where will say if you finish this in the next 30 minutes, then you don't have to go to jail or anything like that or ask for your social security number bank account info and date of birth. and when you take a moment to pause, you can use it to verify. the reality is whether you take care of it today. take care of it tomorrow, assuming it was legitimate, you can call and verify things. if they don't want you to hang out. >> that's a huge warning flag right there. >> some good tips from our reporter kristin vartan. now the sheriff's office recommends said if you see that number, you want to double check in with their facebook account and see what number they have listed there to make sure that it's truly coming from them. well, coming up on the kron 4 morning news, a new theory could shed light on the cause of red wine and the headaches you may be getting from that. we've got to break down right after the break. >> les stress and anxiety. plus a happier life. the new

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when you include a frosty. >> welcome back. everyone will this is the 68 year that north american aerospace defense command is following santa claus on his journey to deliver those toys this holiday weekend. you can actually watch it as the agency's got a special holiday website, norad, santa dot org

it's got tons of games, holiday music. and of course, it's going to be running up until christmas eve and then on the 24th tomorrow, norad is going to spring into action and they're going to track santa all across the globe. so make sure that you're watching tomorrow if you got those kids and of course, on the morning show here tomorrow, we're going to be tracking santa because we're hoping to get lovely presence. yeah, actually, i think we've got a live look of the golden gate bridge. that's the best present i've seen morning. haha. it is because it's been a windy has been foggy. we have seen a lot of rain, 3 to 4 inches in some spots. so. >> quickly taking a live look, i like to call this one. you can see our money shot san francisco, nice and blue east bay hills, san jose, not bad for us. half moon bay not to complain about mount tent camp. beautiful shot. and as we just showed you a golden gate bridge, nice blue, dry conditions. that's really what we're going with. >> again, with more than 15 million californians hitting the roadways for the holidays. if you're headed to tahoe, you do not need chains on 50 80. if you're wanting

not snow. it's not looking like that. southern california different story. but for us, we're in the upper 40's. the next couple of days. so beautiful. but just give you a heads up. what anticipate with that weather temperatures right now? just a tick chillier than we were yesterday. we're going to see a temperatures probably in the 60's today. right now, san francisco, 50 oakland, 49 san jose. 49 livermore 50 concord. 46, santa rosa, 44 and half moon bay. we are looking 55 right now as we planned that day. as we woke up around the 5 o'clock, we did notice some patchy fog. thankfully, that's no longer the case and nothing like yesterday. yesterday was a nightmare. it we will see slightly patchy fog up to the north of napa around the 10. 45 other than that, we are smooth sailing. it's not too breezy. that's the good news. we'll see winds picking up just a little bit in the teens. but yesterday we are again dealing with 25 to 30 miles per hour. thankfully nothing like that. now, however, our temperatures are going to be a little bit

chillier than yesterday. so santa rosa, 61, san francisco, 58 san jose, 60 to livermore 60. so upper 50's and 60's for the entire region but will continue to watch those lows. santa rosa, you're just above freezing. same story for napa. everybody else is going to be in the 40's. so we'll see this trend. when you wake up. it's chilly afternoons be nice and warm are warmer. and then as we go to bed, we're going to see those chillier conditions again. all right. here's the got the elf talking about santa. thankfully, the good news is going to be dry. partly cloudy skies. but thankfully it's going to be jai. our temps will be between 56 and 61 degrees. and then the 7 day forecast really just showing you again. it's going to be sunday into monday. nice and dry. the next chance for rain is on wednesday. and that's why little elf is just and used or the little when you've got about, you know, cold in the morning and then >> i always see this tiktok video and it says i'm from the bay area. of course they dress like it's super super winner in the morning and afternoon i'm taking off my scarf. i

know, right? dress in layers here are well, hopefully it stays at least no rain for the next couple days. yes, hopefully. all right. well, thank you, brittany. >> all right, everyone. we're talking all about iphones in the new updates. they've got more coming in. are rich demero explains with the latest ones are in today's tech smart. >> the iphone recently got a major software up day and you might have noticed a new app on your home screen. it's called journal and it's a small addition with a potentially big impact. >> there's a new app built into the iphone called journal nearly bare bones journal they can give you sort gesture kind of be somewhat up. the app arrived with the ios 17.2 software update. and while it is basic, those smart suggestions are a key feature. it's not what happened past. so there's a lot of times and i that you can pull from your photos to bring those into mea s a picture. you take a place. you visit, someone you call or text. we're even a fitness activity. can jumpstart an entry journal can

be locked with a passcode or face id and everything is encrypted in ai cloud, some downsides. there is no way to export our print. your journal and it's only an iphone for now. so if you're like steadfast journal, are you really like doing that? not for you? maybe. >> to me list at launch. and that's why there's so many good options in the app store that people can check out apple entering the market. they're going to be educating a whole new group of users out there about the benefits of journaling. david radford bar is co-founder of reflection dot generally been proveto help reduce levels of stress, anxiety, depression, reflection dot app takes a guided approach. journaling with helpful, thoughtful prompts to get you started. we're quite excited to offer a platform for people to take their practice next level. the neat thing about apple's entry into journaling is that app developers can build the smart suggestions into their apps too. >> in a way that protects users, privacy. the popular

journaling app day one has already incorporated the suggestions feature into its app. others, including clear full have to clear phone calls. the feature moments. start to love the life. they are already living. i think going on lots that >> this new suggestions feature has definitely made journaling so much easier. it is kick i have it. if you want to learn more about the journaling apps i mentioned you can go to my website. it is rich on tech dot tv. i'm rich demuro and you are tech smart. >> all right. thank you, rich. well, from electronics to your health this morning, a new study shows obesity rates are rising among young children. researchers looked at kids in the women, infants and children's program which ultimately gives healthy foods to children in low-income families. and they found that 2% of those kids were severely obese in 2020 with a significant increase in 20 states nationwide. the highest obesity rate was recorded here

in california coming in at 2.8%. and a new theory could shed light on the cause of red wine headaches. take a look at the uc davis study suggests that the headache that comes from drinking a glass of red wine could be caused by an ingredient that some people may actually be sensitive to. the finding suggests that flavanol called aches, skews rape announces secures the teen. that could be the culprit behind those headaches. apparently they say that the flavanol blocks, the enzyme that helps the body metabolize alcohol toxins, then it builds up in your system. it ends up causing that headache along with nausea. experts say that people who suffer from these symptoms should actually consider switching to clear spirits. well, the warriors welcome back. a familiar face is they faced off against the washington wizards last night and our kron. 4 sports reporter aaron wilson. she's got the details. >> well, last night was a big

night chase in a reunion of sorts. kerr, you know, he said ahead of the game that certain games, you know, you look forward to in the schedule is released and he said those are usually the ones when you welcome him back a former teammate and there was no different chase last night with jordan poole. you see there the guys excited to see him. everyone hugging him and even the crowd. >> giving him a standing ovation ahead of the game now made his presence early cancers. but fans here to away runs it down and go the other way for the layup. throws it down right then. nicely finished with 25 the witness. on the other hand, get this one. but i'll show you this, chris, far without to remain. get up. comes pick up against the pound. so we're all good. they're a little bit he actually had 22 points in the game, but the worry is they only led by 2 with the happiest place, but they get in on the action and 3rd quarter. first, this step very get 3 and then watched 30 incoming brings it up, dishes it to clay in the corner wide open. he get some more 20

points for klay. he had 4 threes. and finally, paul, right here drive through the out. not quite right. right there with the throwdown. amazing to see coming do what he does. here we go. chris bout drives the lane. trace payrolls throws it down one of his and the warriors. they win this 1, 1, 29 to one 18. a great night chase. and a great way to keep the winning streak on the road now and on the role rather out to submit to you, mike, at the dais. >> all right. well, thank you so much, erin, everyone. we're going to take a short break and then we'll be back for a and then we'll be back for a few moments. nexium 24hr prevents heartburn acid before it begins.

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>> welcome back. everyone will take a look. how adorable are these stocking stuffers? i've got bring your thing. yes, i love those little babies smell them right right in the back. when ever? i know. imagine. so. these are all babies down over and long beach at one of the hospitals there. this is tradition. they've done it for 10 years. so basically until the 26th of this year. >> they're going to be giving all of those cute little babies to their parents. i talking yes. what christmas what a gift. giving old right? >> and then of course, we've got more on sports. simon biles. she is now getting another award from ap it is the superstar. >> simone biles she is a superstar. i love her journey. how honest authentic she is with that because it inspires you. no matter what you're doing, right? yeah. got the associated press for female

athlete. and she is yes, she's killing it. i mean, earlier this year she had another win. and this was after a two-year hiatus from gymnastics. >> she won the 8th all around us gymnastics championship this year. so >> yes, a tune has big goals yeah. this is actually her 3rd time winning that athlete award of the air from a babies sports. everybody's having a great home this year. >> i know. yeah, it's all about the holiday spirit mother nature. giving us a nice one. for the most part, a dry conditions you can see that will be in the upper 50's for the entire region sunday into monday. and next chance for rain. everybody wants to know is on wednesday. the may go sacked leeper for rain on the way. show is almost over in britain is going to take me to get coffee from starbucks. this elf dance that she was. oh, yeah, we're all just like drywall. yeah, for sure. we all need a break. yes, exactly. because tomorrow is christmas eve. i know it's just like bring the pie. you can bring tamales made without

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