ran inside a toyings "r" us. the ordeal came certainly as a shock to everyone in that store. when we finally got out, i think that's where reality hit everybody. >> now, the store was evacuated. no one inside was injured. but this was over just a short time ago. >> traffic is finally getting back to normal. all lanes of southbound 101 reopened about an hour and a half ago. a truck overturned and spilled debris on the entire roadway. the driver of the truck amazing to be able to crawl through that windshield and get out. abc 7 news reporter daifrd louis joinings us on the silver overpass. repair workers are still underway. >> this is exactly where the accident happened. as you can see, cal tra 234rks s workers have been here most of the afternoon trying to repair a fence that was damaged. they're putting in a temporary

fence and then the overpass should be open soon. >> all you heard was air. that was it, you know mplts it was going too fast. >> that was the first time this debris truck was in trouble. witnesses saw it speeding eastbound. it instruction a light pole. that impact caused the truck to roll on its side some of the construction debris spilled on to the freeway but no one was hurt. what surprises witnesses is no pedestrians were hurt as the truck crossed the busy intersection. a little bit earlier and it would have been filled with school kids. >> that's the pads over the rim. that's where they walk to two to school. >> so a lot of lucky people today. >> lucky. the luckiest one is the driver. >> shahadi ran to the truck to help the driver who was trapped

inside the cab. the truck did hit a car seconds earlier injuring two people. >> that vehicle subsequently crashed into a home on the corner of san bruno and somerset. >> sky 7 hd was overhead showing how the collision landed. police conducted their investigation and crews checked on the sbeg ri fill of the overpass. in san francisco, david louis, abc 7 news. >> a stove top fire got out of control at an apartment complex this morning. 15 people lost their homes, but a fast-thinking neighbor helped save a woman and two children. it happened near jones vista street and dez sert drive. they ran door-to-door to make sure everyone got out safely. >> a thanks giching day fire at

an office furniture store caused $4 million in damage. firefighters spent nearly an hour putting it out. the damage was so expensive, investigators are still trying to figure out what caused that fire. >> police are asking for the public's help in tracking down a producer with ties to the bay area. he was last seen leaving work last tuesday. friends say he missed a meeting for an upcoming project. he specializes in visual effects producing films like pirates of the caribbean and x men. his family is from oakley. he was last seen driving a 25015 range rover. >> a bay area legislator wants to put some controls on placing young people in solitary confinement. the senator says it's cruel punishment which does nothing to help those young people to turn

around their lives. >> state senator mark leno is going to try again. the legislature is going to try again. by the way, it's backed by civil rights group is on record asking for a banal on all solitary confinement. >> in the early days and weeks, it feel like being reduced to the state of an animal in a cage. >> sarah supports the legislation. she knows all about solitary confine. . stuart was held in solitary for 410 days by the iranians when she and two others were captured. deangelo was put in solitary at juvy hall when he was only 12. >> on several occasions, i con testimony plated taking my own life. >> youth can still be placed inin

solitary confinement for 23 hours daily. >> under the senator's bill, they can only be held in solitary for up to 4 hours a time and only if they threaten the safety of the facility on them or themselves. research shows juveniles are prone to psychological effects in isolation. if they come out, they're less likely to reha bill tat themselves. a similar bill died in committee this summer after states argued it was cost counties millions of dollars more because of increased staffing. they say in a statement, some gang members, for instance, are determine today have physical altercations. >> this will be an intense oond

important week for yahoo. a series of board meetings could end with the troubled internet company spinning off $30 billion worth of yahoo shares. yahoo stock has been falling. key executives have been leaving and there is growing pressure on ceo marissa myers to turn things arnold. >> a pharmaceutical company is accused of putting profits before patients. lawmakers say the company's own research allow more patients to be treated. >> the company chose to be revenue ahead of affordability of accessibility for millions of patients. >> in a similar statement, disagrees with the accusations

in that report! for the first time, peemd with h.i.v. who are otherwise healthy will be able to get life insurance. pr prudential is the first to offer this kind of coverage. >> for the first time tonight, we are hearing from one of the victims seriously injured in a hit and run accident over the weekend. it happened on broadway and montgomery early sunday morning. this is surveillance video showing that scene live after it happened. abc 7 news reporter showing us the story that you'll see only on abc 7 news. >> absolutely. the d.a.'s office is reviewing this case right now to determine what, if any, charges exactly officer coors could face. a source close to the investigation tells me that he was out in fisherman's wharf on saturday night. prior to the accident, we know it was around 2:20 on sunday morning that he's accused of hitting two pe degs rans and then fleaing the scene. one of those victims tells me he's lucky to be alive.

>> victor perez's face is covered in bruises. his spirt is still very much in tact. >> i'm glad that, you know, i'm here. >> from this hospital bed, perez gave his first interview. >> i'm just taking it day-by-day. >> the person accused of hitting him and his friend and ditching this dodge charger is a san francisco police officer known as the hot cop of castro. in the surveillance video, you can see people running towards the scene. one person is running in the opposite direction. >> he did have two passengers with him who both said that he was the driver. >> san francisco police chief says those passengers remained on the scene. a source close to the investigation says one of them was officer coors brother.

>> his personal cell phone was left in the vehicle. >> the chief says coors turned himself in more than eight hours later, timing which will impact sobriety tests. >> first of all, let me tell you that i'm all right. >> san francisco attorney says the time line will prove a great challenge. >> how do we prove to a jury that this individual was or was not under the influence? >> victor perez says he's learned some witnesses who stood over him thought the worse. >> they thought we were completely dead. for someone to have done this and see that, just to flee, i mean, that's -- i don't know what kind of judgemented. >> i spoke briefly with the other victim in this. his name is fran coleville. he told me he's on painkillers and trying to rest. his injuries include a broken

neck, a broken jaw and a broken nose. meanti meantime, the officer was on medical leave prior to this accident if he were clear today be returned, he would be suspended and if found guilty, he would likely lose his job. >> all right,melanie, thank you very much. >> and there's a lot more to get to the first day in december. >> what fits the area. >> residents say a way of life is in jeopardy. the development they claim is out of control. >> the festival fiasco. why some organizers say it like a shakedown. >> and sky rock eting drug prietsings. how to avoid that sticker shock

a protest is underway in walnut creek tonight. here's a look at what's being planned. dozens of new homes in an area called tights valley. laura anthony is live at city hall with the stoir. >> hi, dan. this item is not even on the city council agenda tonight. itsd's held up for two weeks. but these folks clearly want to send a loud message to the city counsel till here that this new home development not welcome in their neighborhood. >> this's not going to be much of an off set. it's going to be right up to here. >> gabby says she and her neighbors are not opposed to developments on this property near their tight valley home. just not this project. >> tight valley is known as being a country-like neighborhood. it's semi-rural. the average is one to two homes

per acre. >> 53 single family units on just over 5 acres, a property once occupied by the jewish community center. the center is within city limits. >> we're not opposed to development, you know. but we want development that fits the area. something we propose four to five homes per acre. >> with a public hearing pending city officials declined comment. assignments have been made based on the valuable feedback from local residents and the city. this public process has considerably reduced the proposed density. the city council will hold a public hearing and likely take action on december 15th. in walnut creek, laura anthony, abc 7 news. >> festival organizers say it can be planning festivals in san francisco. abc 7 news was in the district

today. the supervisor announced a proposal he said working with police can be difficult for the organizers, the police department provides the permit and the number of officers who need to be on site. sometimes that information comes just days before the festival begins. >> this legislation clearly delineate what is the process is so that we can continue to be that city that everyone wants to be in right now to continue to do all the different things that we have to offer. >> the city says more than 3 million people atended street festivals last year and spent more than a billion dollars. >> clean energy developers are in a rush for the end of the year when government taxes come to an end. the industry is now 12 times

bigger than it was. the cost of solar also dropped 10% each year. without subsidies, it's going to cost 35-40% more to develop new projects. solar energy advocates worry not renewing those tax credits will cost tens of thousands of jobs. >> president obama left paris today after several days at the uniewunited nation's climate conference. the conference will continue with thou sabds still arriving from all over the world. oakland mayor lib by shaft who left for paris this moshing says local governments will be key to slowing climate change. >> if you can get enough of the world's large cities to engage in these changed behaviors, you could have that same impact as was entered into the

international accord. >> oakland is just one of 12 invited to present at the conference. her goal is to reduce them 36 pblt in the next five years. non-profit organizations are covering the entire cost of the trip, by the way. >> 7 on your side michael finney has more with its exclusive partnership. >> so many. the new poll says that one-third of americans saw a spike in price over the past year. consumer reports show some charge much more than others. >> secret shoppers compared the price to fill five common generic prescription drugs across the country. including costco, walmart, and target as well as independent

and supermarket and a verified online pharmacy. >> some americans are seeing their drug prices skyrocket. but you may be able to save money if you change where you shop for your prescriptions. >> of the prescriptions that we looked at, the three biggest drugstores, cvs, rite aid and wall greens were the most expensive. >> the bill for all drugs was over $600. for rite aid, $830. and cvs was the highest at $855. the price of costco was much lower. only $117. and you don't need a costco membership to fill your prescriptions there. buying the drugs online was the best deal of all. only $83. consumer reports recommended

shopping only at verified shopping sites. consumer reports also found some real bargains at independent mom and pop pharmacies. but you need to ask for a better deal. their pharmacists often have more flexibility to match or beat competitor's prices. >> never be afraid to ask a pharmacist for a lower price. some may charge you less if they know you're paying out-of-pocket. >> many chain and big-box stores offer a very low price if you pay out of pocket. prices are as low as $4, and they still are, for a 30 day supply that's likely to be less than you pay for your insurance co-pay. >> good to know, michael. thank you. >> well, we want to share a buchl image of a sun set. this is last night's sunset. take a look at this. over looking balinas.

when you see weather shots, please take a picture or some video. we just may show it on air or on abc7news.com. out now with the 5:00 ewe weather forecast. >> yeah, dan and cheryl. it is crisp out here, but certainly not as cold as it has been in the last few days. hopefully, you had a chance to enjoy the miemder weather today. temperatures were up 3-10 degrees. live doppler 7 hd showing you some cloud cover right now. rain is approaching the northern portion of the coast line up and the north earn portion of california. we'll have to wait until the next system, which is thursday, which is going to bring snow to the sierra. gusty winds expected there. so it could be a bit tough getting up there if you're

getting an early start to the weekend. here's a look at the temperature, 56 in san francisco. oakland, currently low 50s. here's what's left of the afterglow of our sunset. low to mid 50s from santa rosa to fairfield, concord, livermore. you'll be seeing more of these clouds as we head towards tomorrow morning. clouds on the increase tomorrow. it is going to dry out with sunshine returning saturday. sat liet radar showing you what's going to control our weather for another day. it's high pressure. we will see partly cloudy skies tomorrow. that cold. gusty winds are possible anywhere from about 35-48 miles an hour especially along the coast and at san francisco.

if you have holiday decorations up, you might want to secure those loose objects as we head towards thursday morning, it will get windy. and then thursday evening, the wiblds sta winds start to come down a bit. highest totals half an inch to an implg. santa clrks lara much less. this one is definitely going to be focused up to the north more. in the mountains, snow levels will start out at 6500 feet. once again, as i mentioned, we are expecting gusty winds. snow between 2-7 inches at the resort. at the crest half a foot to a foot of snow. first thing tomorrow morning, quite a bit of cloud cover. low 30s to upper 40s. tomorrow afternoon, i think it's going to be plez santd enough to get away with short sleeves. on the peninsula, 66, 60 in half-moon bay. a little bit milder than today. 59 in daly city.

up in the noert bay, 63, san raphael. high clouds and sun will pretty much do it for everyone inland. accuweather zem accuweather seven day forecast, thursday will be a rainy, windy one. and now a rain chance for sunday into monday is actually looking slimmer. there's still a slight chance, best chance in the north bay. but, tomorrow, it is going to be milder than today. so we finally get a chance to actually enjoy some comfortable weather for a change. >> that is nice. thanks so much. >> just ahead, not ready for prime time. fallouts for referees tonight after sunday's 49ers game. >> cheryl and dan, breaking news tonight after that teenager allegedly shot by police 16 times in 15 seconds. the police chief now fired. the deadly storms tonight, the

mother and children trapped on the roof of their car. you will hear their 9-1-1 call tonight. breaking now, the head of facebook giving away $45 billion? we'll get to it all right after abc 7 news. >> david, thanks a lot. looking younger and leaner without surgery. we're going to check out a treatment that is two preej yurs in on

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call us today. toll free at... >> the national football league is penalizing officials who worked sunday's game. the league is pulling his crew from working sunday night's game between the kolts and the steelers. a combined 20 penalties were called. at one point, it took the crew nearly 5 minutes to sort out which down it was. >> well, barry bonds may be coming back to major league baseball not with the giants. bonds is can recollect an

alternative hitting coach with the miami mar lynns. the 51-year-old has worked with the giants in the spring in recent years, but has not spent any significant time around the game since he retired in 2007. bonds' baseball career home run leader with 762. but he's still controversial because of his alleged involvement with performance-enhancing krugs. >> we all love to chat with you on social media. this suthursday night after the 6:00 news, you can chat with me online. i want to know about your concerns and you can ask me anything about the work i do in the community and overseas. that's this thursday at abc 7 news.com. >> that will be really fun. >> it's terrifying. >> well, one officer had to get into his squad car today and he may have been a first.

>> i'm alma dates in the abc 7 news room. coming up new at 6:00, one game and three weeks of traffic disruptions. tonight, the mess the superbowl will cause for many in san francisco. also, battling hiv and aids. the change some people are making by stepping in specially-equipped booths. and inside, the service changes coming to a mcdonalds near you. all coming up in half an hour. >> they say a picture is worth a thousand words. and this one is worth at least that. >> a police officer in oklahoma went above and beyond to make sure this donkey stayed safe after it got loose. >> now, we don't know what the officer used to convince this donkey to get into the small car, but he does seem a little curious about the ride back to his owner, doesn't he? >> yeah. that is an awesome picture. >> not wearing your seat belt. >> thank you so much for joining us.

>> for all of us here, we appreciate you joining us tonight and hope to see you in half an hour. breaking news tonight. breaking news tonight. chicago's top cop, fired. outrage growing after the video of a deadly police shooting. the teen allegedly shot 16 times in 15 seconds. and tonight, right here, you will see the new surveillance images. what were police doing a short time after the shooting? the deadly storms. the mother and her children trapped on the roof of their car. >> we're in the water. the car's under the water. we need help, i've got my kids. >> tonight, the dangerous driving. up to a foot of snow in some places and where it hits tomorrow. the mayor mystery. the newly elected mayor of an american city found dead in his home. a city stunned. the fire worries tonight involving one of the hottest christmas gifts of the season. authorities want to know, is it the battery? was it something else? one family tonight saying their home caught fire. and breaking now.