live from the kgo broadcast center this is abc 7 news. >> take a look at this surveillance video you will see only on abc 7 news. police hope it will trigger someone's memory and lead them to the thief who got off with cash from this convenience store. >> there were witnesses in line when the theft went down one just a few feet away. >> it could be frightening to witness this up close. thankfully everyone was okay.

it's not an original idea, stealing from a convenience store, but with all the cameras doesn't seem to bright. this man thought he would hit the arco on freemont and john was in the store. >> he came up to the register and tried to buy something and he opened the register, he jumped in the register, grabbed the money. >> the surveillance video shows the man grabbing as much cash as he could and took off out the door about $70 richer with john chasing after him. >> just put my hands up like i was defending myself. when he turned to run i chased him. simple as that. it was scary because this guy could have done anything, you know, he looked pretty desperate. >> ironically the thief was polite to john, holding the door for him when he entered the

store. the man never showed he was owning a weapon making it a theft not a robbery which makes a big difference in jail time if he is ever convicted of the crime. first they have to catch him. the hope for john he doesn't strike again. >> he can do harm to himself or other people, somebody could have a heart attack. anything could happen. >> i just talked with freemont police and said the number of theft reports goes up significantly this time of year. they say if you have any information give them a call. zbla thank you. in just about an hour president of police union in san francisco is expected to make a change on using force, this after a officer shot and killed a suspect, police open fired on mario woods who refused to drop

a night. according to police chief he's ordering all officers who point a gun at someone to report it to a supervisor. they haven't said if it is related to the uproar over woods. the community has had two fires break out at the same time, leaving only one engine and three 2350i6rfirefighters te a home on peppertree way. no one was hurt. they have cut one fire station each of the past four years. happening today, parents of a boy with autism facing a lawsuit are expected to be in court, saying the boy attacked and parents didn't control. the former neighbors is have no compassion and call accusations

offensive. today they are to meet with the judge to talk about mediation. here's a picture, people are holding a picture and rallying around support of children with special needs and their families. we may see a shift in republican numbers, all candidates came out swinging only a few came out winners. we are live with the highlights. >> the candidates hammered down their strategy to defeat isis after the shooting in san bernardino. >> they were grilled about foreign policy, terrorism, and about front runner donald trump, is he a serious candidate. they have propo said he propose temporary stop of muslims to the country. >> he would be a chaos

president. >> jeb doesn't believe i'm unhinged he said it because he's failed in this campaign. it's been a total disaster. >> ted cruz and marco rubio also clashed on views about immigration. >> does ted cruz rule out legalization. >> i have never supported legalization and i do not intend to support legalization. >> the debate was one of the most watched ever. the most top tweeted moment. >> this is a tough business. >> you're a tough guy, jeb. i know. >> the top moment on facebook was bush's response telling trump you can't insult your way to the presidency. >> thank you. abc will moderate the democratic debate this saturday in new hampshire will be right here on abc 7.

investigators are keeping a close eye on stocks after an increase of one quarter points. the move signals the fed is feeling confident about the economy. new this morning, safeway ion zbrais investigating card skimming, to some terminals that secretly get your credit card information. it wasn't announced which stores were affected but include stores in castro valley. the san francisco drag queen who took on facebook's name policy isn't celebrating just yet saying facebook's changes is a good step forward but work still 23450eds to bhe done. minute low company allows anyone reporting a fake name to explain

why. >> self driving cars must have a driver behind the wheel until the technology is proven safe. the dmv has struggled with the safety of the technology and as a result the regulations are nearly one year over due. a christmas wish, now a reality in the east bay. >> five lucky families receive a special surprise. the touching moment you definitely don't want to miss, next. plus a soldier reunites with his young daughter. 1kw4r50 why this homecoming is like none [chris]still smoking up a storm? [tom]yeah.pathetic,isn't it? [chris] ever try to...

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the holiday season just got brighter for five families and a lot more will experience the same magic. >> we are live where they gave away bikes and helmets this morning. this is just the beginning. >> the marines just loaded up all the toys for the toys for to thes program and they think 200 kids will get new toys because of the generous heart of one woman. >> you may think the little 5-year-old girl is the happiest person but think again. >> when i was a child, i didn't

have much. sorry. and i always thought, if i ever become in a place where i can give back i'm gonna do it. >> mary smith has raised money for toys and bikes for kids at christmastime for the last 28 years. she usually just watches as the marines haul the toys away to distribute them this year they brought the families to mary. >> this is the first year i actually get to see the children pick up the toys and you see they are very excited and eager. >> mary cooks lunch every month and will serve them for an exchange for donation. her boss matches what she races. >> this is my biggest year last year i had 73 bikes this year i have 83. >> mary's not the only one with a generous heart. jaer ohm is a foster parent who

recently adopted three foster children all under the age of five. >> we just fell in love with them and made them part of our familiaritily. >> today mary helped jerome give these kids a chris zbltmaschris >> this helps tremendous. we ask designate money to other things like bills and food. >> this bike is the best bike ever. >> mary says she will be back next year. these faces make it all worth it zbla some kids have snog. th nothing. this is the best christmas to see them get this. >> she raised $10,000, bay alarm matched it. you just seen $20,000 worth of toys, five families came to meet them and the marines will make sure all the other toys make it under bay area christmas trees. >> it's proof it is better to give. thank you so much. that's great.

we want to see how your celebrating the mamgic of the holiday season share using #abc7now. christmas came earlier for a four-year-old girl in massachusetts when her dad who had been serving over seas showed up at school. >> abbey. hi. >> hi daddy. >> come here. ah. >> very special surprise for little abbey field. the preschooler was not expected to see daddy any time soon, at least not in person. they usually skype. so when he showed up she hugged him and asked him for a christmas tree. >> yes, yes, you can have a christmas tree. all right now the forecast. >> if you're heading to our beaches we have a few advisories to talk about the rest of the afternoon.

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south bay, pleasanton and all the bay area this is abc 7 news. >> just in this morning, president obama is planning to travel to san bernardino on friday to meet with the families

of victories that left 14 people dead and 21 other people injured. he is planning to stop before his trip to hawaii for christmas vacation. did you get a flu shot? growing number of people are skeptical saying flu shots make much of a difference. 43% of people surveyed strongly believed it would protect them from the illness gu but nearly a third 32% say they don't think it will help. still the cdc the best way to prevent getting the flu is to get vaccinated. for the first time since the monitor the future report garn more seniors are reported to smoke pot every day over tobacco, 6% smoking marijuana daily and 5.5% smoking

cigarette. the perception of pot change over time with many thinking if marijuana could be used medicinally how bad could it be. watch as a driver turns right in front of a truck. bam and seconds later the driver is flattened like a pancake, broken on to the curb, amazingly escaped with just a broken hand and bruises. >> that's a lucky fellow. >> go outnd buy a lotto ticket kind of luck. good morning to everyone had for sticking around. the forecast is warming up ever so slightly today and tomorrow and friday is your next chance of rain. hour by hour upper 40s to low 50s. half moon bay about 54 degrees.

this is the way it looks on live doppler 7 hd. i wanted to show you the ocean. some waves around 6:00 this evening have to be careful from the north bay to the monterey bay. our next storm arriving a little bit sooner and unsettled and possibly a little wet all next week. let's look at today's temperature. very narrow range. 55 and 57 with san jose at 56. 55 on the pen in tomsula uh. 56 at half moon bay. that's the warm spot. heading up the bay, 55 degrees. 55 in vallejo. 57 to 58 inland in many areas.

oakland one of the warm spots 58 degrees. going inland, 55 everyone else 57 to 56 degrees. tonight will be cold as this morning. low to mid 40s around the bay and along the coast. friday from noonl to 5:00 you will see light to moderate rain moving through the north bay from 5:00 to 8:00 it moves through the central part of the bay and then from about 8:00 to midnight it moves through the south bay and inland east bay and wake up to scattered showers saturday morning. saturday is looking quieter than it does yesterday so is sunday. we get to the evening and our next storm rolls in. possibly three quarters of an inch in the north bay with light rain amounts. up in lake tahoe which is bluer, the sky or the water?

absolutely gorgeous. traveling friday no worry light to moderate showers, sunday light to moderate snow but breezy. forth cast 50s to near 60s tomorrow and friday and you can see the cooler weather with the front coming in saturday. once the sun sets on sunday the storm will come in and last through monday morning. we'll get you through that wherever you're traveling. friday evening looks like the best chance of rain. >> thanks a lot. two bay area zoos are lending a thoond save some amount fib iye frogs like this one. 270 tadpoles are in quarantine until they become full flejed frogs to be released into the sierra nevada next summer. zoo biologists met members of

the national park service and drove the tadpoles here. big news emerging from the national zoo. this bundle of cuteness bay bay will make his public debut on january 16th. he was weighed over the weekend. he was born in september. zoo keepers say by the public lays eyes on the cup he will be sure footed enough to venture into the outdoor panda habit sffor the first time. drawing lots of visitors to the zoo. the "star wars" film is getting rave reviews. the san francisco chronicle says "the force awakens" is one of the best "star wars" sequels yet and one of the best films of 2015. >> screening of the movie starts

tomorrow night. disney owns the franchise and disney is the parent company of abc 7. you never know what you will get on live tv. >> that's right, what prompted

coming up on abc 7 news at 4:00, cold temperatures mean big problems for farmers, the lengths they are going to to protect their crops. plus busses catching fire, what's behind it and what's it mean to the nearly 300 busses pulled off the streets because of it. a reporter never imagined he would get a scoop while reporting a string of bank robberies. >> that guy right there is the robber. >> this is live tv folks that's the robber just went by. >> and that was a bank employee alerting the reporter that the man who just robbed them is running away from the scene. the reporter ends the live report to call 9-1-1. police got there right away and

caught the zbie. >> caught the guy. >> that's what you call an exclusive. good for him. thank you for joining us. >> "who wants to be a millionaire" is next. we life yeave you with this beautiful picture of the chamber of commerce. take care. bye-bye.

>> hey, everybody. it's armed forces appreciation week. we are honored to have some of the courageous men and women from our nation's military with us today. let's see if they can battle their way to $1 million right now on "who wants to be a millionaire." [dramatic music] ♪ hey, everybody. i'm chris harrison. welcome to the show. are you guys ready for a special "millionaire" today? [cheers and applause] good because our returning contestant committed to the military for two years. he has stayed over 20 years because he loves it that much. from the army national guard, please welcome back sergeant 1st class mr. daniel wade. [cheers and applause] how you doing? >> good to see you again. [cheers and applause] whoo! [cheers and applause]