is a factor in this case. >> reporter: detectives say new dna evidence led to arrest of the victim's ex-wife and her former husband. >> information gather that had suggested both cheryl and billy as they called him, were planning on doing harm to steven rudiger. >> reporter: detectives say the sale was money. from the likely sale of the house. >> they robbed him of so much z robbed my daughters of so much. never forgiving, but never up hope. >> his three daughters believed their former stepmother could be responsible for the murder. >> my dad may not get to sit with thanksgiving with us again, but -- >> he'll be there. >> i'm thankful they were able to put the people way who did

this. >> the family is grateful for detective who's never gave up looking for clues. >> san jose authorities voicing concerns following the city's third pedestrian death in the last two days. a 50-year-old woman hit and killed crossing monterey road just before 11:00 last night. the 24th killed in san jose this year. that is an eight-year high. >> it's high. and we're concerned. so, you know we're asking drivers to drive cautiously and pedestrians to use caution. >> the woman's death follow twoz others on sunday a 3-year-old named elijah hit by a truck in the crosswalk being pushed in a stroller. his 5-year-old sister and 13-year-old friend suffered minor injuries. hours later a 14-year-old girl was hit and killed in front of james hook high school. grief counsel yerls spent second day ofrn campus.

>> the father of sasha flieshman now says the family wants teenager who lit sasha's skirt on fire triered as a teenager. richard thomas asking his client's case be removed from adult court. abc7 news is live in oakland tonight with the story. laura? >> reporter: sasha's family did not attend a hearing here, but they did say they would like the detective back in the juvenile system. in the meantime, they said they're excited that sasha will be coming home from the hospital in time for thanksgiving. >> there is no question about who is responsible in this case. >> reporter: the attorney for richard thomas says his client has in business standing trial in adult court. >> the question when dealing with minors is the minor. and how mature they are. and how

much they were influence by the other minors. >> reporter: a junior, thomas is charged as an adult with felony assault and mayhem with hate crime enhancement accused of lighting a skirt on fire, leaving the 18-year-old with second and third degree burns. sasha's father told abc7 news sasha expects to be home before thanksgiving. what he's looking forward to is getting back to school and being with friends thomas's attorney says his actions were a prank and he never intended to harm fleeshman. >> what did he think was going to happen. >> thought there would be a puff of smoke and it would be over. he was horrified to seat flames. >> reporter: the d.a.citing a police interview where thomas says he lit the skirt on fire because thomas is quote,

homophobic. flieshman's parents say the teen doesn't identify with either male or female. >> police in san francisco looking for a masked man who used a tire iron who shatter a case then ran away with diamonds at a jewelry store near union square last night. police say walked in, didn't pay attention to one employee and just concentrated on his job, of breaking that case. nobody was hurt. it's not known how much the diamonds are worth. >> crimes like that one remind us all to be care thfl holiday season. here is a refresher on dos and don'ts. to avoid being ripped off. courtesy of george gascone. use a credit card. stick to web sites you trust. watch out for deals that sound too good to be truchlt importantly watch out for yourselves. be aware of your surroundings. >> just use common sense. just

make sure i'm parked in a safe area. >> yes. good to be aware of the situation. right? this may be common sense but all of us can use reminders to have a happy holiday. >> some former workers are speaking about, out about wall mrt's staffing at stores with 1 million workers on thanksgiving day. >> christmas shopping is done. >> the company's commercials are everywhere. you've probably seen them, not everyone likes it. abc7 news is live tonight in san jose with more on this. david? >> there is no question, retailers quick to point out there are six fewer shopping days this year, almost a full week, so for walmart and other retailers every day counts, including thanksgiving. this walmart will open at 6:00 a.m thanksgiving morning staying

open 36 hours through midnight on black friday. a former asocietiesit says employees won't dare call in sick. >> if they call in, they threaten to write them up. or, fire them. they're afraid they're going to get fired. >> walmart showed us a table top of specials offered on thanksgiving from an ipad mini for $299 to a 32 inch hdtv for $98. incentive buzz not all shoppers buy it. >> i don't like the idea i think it's family time z last year i did go out after thanksgiving. with my daughter in law because there were certain things she really needed to get. but for me, personally, it's a family day. >> reporter: another shopper knows it's a hardship on employees >> i feel bad, but sometimes you've got to could do what you've got to do >> that might mean giving up a snld >> yes. unfortunately. in retail that is common.

>> reporter: k mart is opening 6:00 a.m thanksgiving. so are a number of other national retailers. our associates understand our job to save customers nonlive better, here is a great opportunity to give them those savings so that customers can have a better holiday season. >> reporter: this family know what's it's like not to have mom home on thachlg she believes she was helping others to save money. >> it's worth it. because you're making sure that the customers are satisfied. and they get the deal. you know? that is all you can have is the deals. and help, you know, people with their money. i mean, the economy is not too great. >> reporter: abc7 news. >> david asked walmart and k mart open thanksgiving workers split over losing family time? what do you have to inta that? tell david what you think. he's tweeting. abc7 david. in

sunnyvale a person has been arrested for stabbing a passenger on a vta train at the light rail station on tasmin driechlt >> another sick, twisted crime. thieves targeted a nonprofit four times in the last two weeks they made off with 20,000s ndz cash, gift cards and computer equipment from team challenge. now, thieves hit two facilities in san jose and an office twice in santa clara. the money was being used to buy presents and throw a party for kids whose families are in recovery. >> like getting punched in the stomach. knocks wind out of you. we're continuing to move forward. >> police have not made arrests yesterday yet. >> a man found in a submerged

car has been identified. kyle miller was discovered insiefd a mercedes-benz thursday morning in the santa faye channel, police say the car hit a two foot barrier before falling into water. foul play and suicide have been ruled out as the cause of death. >> well, more is ahead this tuesday night. coming up how to fight like a baby? >> under arms up like this. then, slam. >> debate as a father goes public with his rough housing with his baby. >> also ahead dire warning. california colleges and new threats to the state economy. >> also ahead here before thanksgiving, turkey danger. how you need to be careful when cooking this thanksgiving. >> and x box versus play station. michael finney looks at which may be the best one

>> did a father go too far when he posted a video entitled "thousand fight like a baby". he shows off wrestling moves with his 10-month-old son. it has a million views since posted yesterday. >> do you think you can take your old man? >> sleeper hold. >> you just scratched my eye. >> well, some people say it's funny and cute. others don't see the humor saying tossing a baby around could cause injury. looks like dad got the worst.

mcguiness saying he feels helicoptering parenting is hurtful and believes safety pendulum has swung too far. >> report says california falling behind as a national leader in higher education. the study by committee for economic development says the percentage of californians earning college degrees is below national average. the report commissioned by lieutenant governor newsom calls for an overhaul of the cal state university system and community colleges this, also suggests california colleges make changes to increase diversity sxen rollment of low income students. >> speaking of college this saturday, applications for university of california schools are due. at some campuses chances of getting in may be better this year. sadly because number of high school graduates nationwide is shrinking meaning a smaller pool of apply kanlts. however, admission to selective

schools will be competitive. 76% of the colleges and universities report actually being concerned about enrollment of enough freshman. just 10% don't have concerns. >> san francisco is restarting a program to help property owners finance changes in their homes. mayor ed lee and district two supervisor mark farrell announced return of green finance sf, on the steps of city hall today, advocates say it will help create jobs as well as cut green house gas emissions. >> now, 50% of our green house gas emissions comes from buildings what can we do about it? we can incentivize homeowners to dot right thing. >> mayor newsom started this in 2010. however, residential program stalled because of

concerned about risk to mortgages regulated by the federal government. >> video game consoles getting hot for the holidays new x box and play station. >> yes chchlt is better? consumer reports partnered with michael finney to tell bus that tonight. >> you've seen long lines. >> yeah. >> this is what they're talking about. they're not waiting for sweaters. there has been plenty of the new video gaming console. consumer reports put both through testing and has what you need to know before buying this both have gamers dieing for a new cones yoel chchlt should you pie? consumer reports video gaming expert has checked out both and can tell what you they have to

offer. >> they can both access online content like netflix and hulu plus. >> they have tvd players for playing movies. x box can connect to cable box so you can control through the gaming system. >> x box, watch. >> the play station four makes it super easy to share clip was friends and on social network. and with play station four you can live stream your game soing which is right for you? >> what you're looking for is what will be worth the money f you're focused on gaming go with play station four >> choose wisely and you'll make

the gamer on the list very happy. >> to take advantage have you to pay $60 per year for x box gold. and play station four does almost everything out of the box except for multi player online gaming. $50 per year for that you get ps plus >> we've come a long way since uponi pong. >> a lot of people enjoy fried turkey but here is a reminder we need to be careful. >> when i saw that i was like, my gosh. now, i understand how dangerous they are. >> this demonstration in north carolina is designed to warn would be cooks to be care whfl frying a turkey. look at that.

three things tho never do. never fry a frozen bird, never overheat your boil or never fry indoors or under overhangs. >> bart going to run a sunday schedule thanksgiving day with longer trains for expected crowds of shoppers on black friday. and the san francisco international airport there are no flight delays in the bay area, passengers waiting for 45 minutes or so. so if you're expecting guests they may be late. >> travel safely. good news is that it looks like both hands free for shopping on friday. >> that is good news. sandhya patel is outside bundled up. >> yes. black friday is dry. but better news i know we need rain. thanksgiving is now looking dry.

and take a look at snowflakes on market z spencer christian will be mcing this event. happening at 6:55 tonight f you're going to join it's going to be cool, but dry. bundle up and it should be a great area of concern. a large storm right now with a wintery mix of the area of low pressure. sleet, freezing rain and snow. to if you're heading into new york, keep in mind. we're looking at potential for delays winter storm warnings and winter

weather advisories are up. heavy snow, gusting winds. back to our bay area weather, lovely view of the bay. boats are out there spare the air until midnight tonight. moderate no, wood burning tonight until midnight. you can see beautiful after glow and haze in the atmosphere. that is why we're seeing color there 59 in san jose. from our mount tamalpais camera, hard to see a lot there. a gorgeous view, clouds moving n but not to worry. we're looking at dry forecast for travellers. compare the air through midnight, rain looking unlikely for thanksgiving. you'll see why here in joechlt first system

falling apart. second system turning south, bay south. take a look here. you'll see what this is going to do. it's dry for thanksgiving. we're not talking about the weather. here is a look at something you'll want to watch out for. watch out for possible sneaker waves. that is about the only worry here locally. it's going to be comfortable weather. high clouds that will be increasing throughout the day. great looking weather for black friday, blue skies. it will keep it dry throughout holiday

weekend. a cold storm will bring us cooler weather and watching for rain and we'll let you know as many of you head back to work. until then, looks great for thanksgiving. i'm sandhya patel. back to you, dan, cheryl? >> great news, thank you very much. >> yeah. she looks great out there wow. >> thank you. >> coming up next, cliff-hangers a big event that may be a big deal. >> new at 6:00 new treatment approach showing positive approach. we'll

a couple who survived the asiana airlines crash just returned to china and are sharing their ordeal. you can watch this very compelling story

tonight on abc7 news at 11:00. >> christmas just an a of the we-inspiring story. the ford escape, the company says the cylinder heads can overheat and crack and that could start oil leaks that could start engine fires. this is the 7th time the car has been recalled since being redesigned and went on sale last year. >> if you notice someone staring at the sky on thanksgiving they're not bored with dinner but may be thinking about a comet that has sky watchers excited. it's making a close enter counter with the sun on thursday, if it doesn't fall, it will provide a show in december as it passes earth the astronomers say it could paint the sky with a green streak. best viewing will be after bes des 5th.

>> here is something to view. a house in bosnia teetering on the edge of a cliff that doesn't used to be there. until recently this, hole was a pond. it disappeared when a sink hole formed. scientists say probably because of changes in water currents or irrigation changing the soil that caused this problem. >> british scientists say social media is intruding into bedrooms and couples having less sex. researchers say couples having sexless than five times a month, that compares with more than six times per month for 20 years. researchers say people are taking their tablets and smart phones into the bedroom ask using twitter, facebook and answering e mails researchers say sex and movies television and social networks more available than ever before. >> all right. >> well, looking for a home but not a dinner invitation?

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the staff says it's not a wild turkey and likely lived in a farm. nobody claimed it so they put the turkey up before adoption. the humane society doesn't want anyone to get the wrong idea. >> our hope is that instead of making a meal out of him we're going to make sure someone is making a meal for him oochl pet turkeys just need a pen with a high fence anyone interested should contact the humane seechlt we know you're having a mild winter but tons of snow fell outside san francisco academy of sciences enough of the white stuff that 20 tons put there to kick off the season for science exhebit. >> the reindeer made a grand entrance. >> yes. it continues until january 5th. snow likely melting sometime tomorrow. >> but fun today. >> yes. >> thanks for joining us. i'm

cheryl jennings. >> from all of us, thanks for watching we'll see welcome to "world news." tonight, travel nightmare, that monster storm threatening the busiest travel day of the year. snow, rain and wind, our team on the roads and in the air. will those giant balloons in the macy's thanksgiving day parade be grounded. held hostage, the white house weighs in. will our new relationship in iran free this retired fbi agent held captive longer than any american? >> please help me get home. real deal, news tonight about the secrets of those black friday prices. why some of the those big sales may not be such a big bargain after all. and on top of the world -- ♪ you don't know you're beautiful ♪ >> new york's central park center stage for one direction's blowout concert. the formula for creating the biggest pop group on the planet.