here to the scene, but it was too late for the child. here is the richmond police lieutenant describing what happened. >> early indications, it appears the child may have been trying to chase after the parent who was leaving to probably say goodbye. but unfortunately, the vehicle was large, and the child is small in stature, and i think the visibility really -- there was -- the parent probably didn't see the child. >> reporter: now, investigators told us that the driver of the truck, one of the little girl's parents, is fully cooperating with police. we can show you what it looks like out here live as we speak. you can see they brought in a flat bed tow truck. it appears that they are going to take that truck in and take a closer look at it.

but again, police at this point, they're obviously still investigating, they think this was in fact a tragic accident. laura anthony, "abc7 news." more breaking news now in san francisco. a sliding home is being demollished right now ahead of tomorrow's rain. this is happening near the mt. davidson cross. sky 7 hd was around the home at 3:00 this afternoon. neighbors noticed the house had a crack a few days ago, while the homeowners were out of town. since then, the home has slipped two inches. officials believe it's due to recent rain. now five other homes next door have been ordered to get inspect. for more breaking news any time, download the "abc7 news" app and enable push alerts. more rain is coming. the next storm is hours away. sandy is tracking it with live doppler 7 hd. >> right now, the skies behind me were threatening, but so far

no rain right here in san francisco. let me show you live doppler 7 hd. we have had measurable rain, napa right now just some cloud cover over the bay area. we've even had a few sprinkles around some parts. we're ranking this storm on the impact scale, this is a one. rain will spread on friday, heaviest in the north bay. less than half an inch here, light winds and the surf will be up, which is why a high surf advisory is in effect. thursday, 6:00 p.m., you notice the rain is in the north bay. it primarily stays there through 11:00 p.m. as we head towards your morning commute, showers will be spreading across the bay area. will your friday will be a completely wet day? as we head towards super bowl festivities on saturday, i'll let you know the forecast coming up. activists are protesting and trying to save a small piece of land run by uc berkeley.

two people locked themselves to the heavy machinery. this was taken by occupy the farm, as the organization is called. sky 7 hd was over the farm this afternoon. part of the land is being developed into a shopping mall and assisted living center. uc berkeley told us late today this issue has been settled and they're looking forward to construction at this point. with a million people expected in the bay area for super bowl 50, behind the scenes resources are preparing to respond to any emergency. david louie was let into the command center and he's joining us from levi stadium now. >> reporter: the fbi says its mission is to identify and prevent any act of terrorism or to respond if there is one. it's going to be working shoulder to shoulder with many other agencies on a variety

issues. san jose police is one of dozens of agencies training for super bowl 50. in this case, to prepare for an active shooter. the fbi considers that one of the top concerns. >> our number one concern in that regard is the lone offender, that one individual who has an idea bouncing around in his head that he wants to take a gun or a knife or a homemade bomb and wake up that day and launch their attack. >> reporter: multiple agencies will work out of this joint operation center the fbi has set up at a secret location near levi stadium. it's filled with routers, computers and screens and staffed 24-7 by local, state, and federal agencies, analyzing intelligence data and responding to incidents. san jose's elite officers recognize tactic also be different because of the large crowds, as well as the game. >> we're not just concerned with accurately firing at a target

but we're concerned with the other people out and the people standing behind the target. so officers have to factor that in when using deadly force. >> reporter: 80 bomb technicians will be on duty with access to mobile command vehicles and remote controlled robots with range finders and chemical sensors. the fbi says 90 explosives dog also be on duty. the canine unit is trained to check suspicious packages. >> it's a significant target, and we've dedicated the time, the effort, the preparation and the resources to make it a safe event. >> reporter: in santa clara, david louie, "abc7 news." "abc7 news" has confirmed the purpose of that metallic box near super bowl city, there it is. homeland security says it's a biowatch device. it collects air samples and sends an alert if it detects biological agents. but it has three signs on it

that says do not unplug. just don't unplug it. >> okay. but that's what it is. now we know. the statues installed around san francisco are attracting tourists but they are a favorite for vandals. >> the statue in front of city hall has been tampered with. >> they moved the super bowl lettering to make it say, whasup, bro. and this one says, suburb owl. >> at the super bowl, or the super owl approaches, just download the "abc7 news" app and enable push alerts. more than a dozen students

in san francisco have been suspended after taking part in a racist themed party. it happened thursday in and it was walled a wigga party, a mashup of "white" and the n word. it attracted students from five san francisco high schools. the principal says it's not the first time parties have been held. >> i think we're able to shine a light on it and shift the paradigm so that these kinds of really offensive gatherings do not happen, because they're categorically wrong. >> the principal called the incident a teachable moment. just over 3% of the student body is african-american. an indiana truck driver is recovering after being shot last month in oakland. he had picked up a generator in

compton and planned to deliver it to the oakland coliseum but was turned away by security guards and then shot in his truck while sleeping. leeann, unbelievable. >> reporter: yeah, this happened right before the holidays, december 15th. jerry matteson is from indiana, and he's been doing this for 43 years. he will always remember that night and he will never forget the generosity of the people in the bay area. >> for me to get ready of what's going to happen. >> reporter: jerry matteson, a former marine, says he lunged towards the person who broke into his truck when the gun went off. minutes before, he had been sleeping in his truck in oakland. he barely remembers calling 911. >> i said, you better do it quick, because the lights are about to go out. >> reporter: his wife flew in

from indiana. the hospital gave her a small stipend. >> $172 they gave me. >> reporter: an employee read about it on facebook and contacted her boss. >> started making phone calls, talking to the case workers and burn unit, talking to everybody here at the hospital. >> reporter: st. francis hospital has the largest burn unit in northern california, which specializes in skin grafting. >> he had a very large open wound that was a complication of his gunshot wound. it needed new skin to be put on him. >> reporter: the foundation also took care of his wife. a donation allowed her to stay at the fairmont hotel for two nights. this is now her home away from home. >> it's nice that somebody cares for strangers. >> reporter: matteson says he's done driving trucks. >> you can walk down the street and get shot, it's no big deal. that's the free world.

>> reporter: because of this and other shootings, there is a national movement to allow truck drivers to carry guns. right now, most can't. leanne melendez, "abc7 news." >> leeann, thank you. video of a police shooting and the reaction to it. coming up, an effort to shore up the erosion of trust between police and the community may be backfiring. a big decision for the future of solar. how it's affecting homeowners. >> red, white, and whew. the drop test from space to earth. and 7 on your side's michael finney explains why now may b

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a new feud is withdrewing between the board of supervisors and the union that represents san francisco police officers over the young man seen shot and killed in this video. the board unanimously approved a resolution remembering mario woods. now the backlash against that is growing. eric thomas is live at city hall with more. eric? >> reporter: supervisors stood by their vote to honor mario woods. but the police officer's association says they're angry and insulted because he was a criminal they were forced to shoot and kill. online, at least one group is taking sides, a petition with 3,000 signatures. it's more than just a roar of words between cops and supervisors. this is an online petition seeking to rescind the resolution that makes july 22 mario woods' day. on tuesday, a unanimous board of supervisors voted to remember and honor 26-year-old mario

woods. he was shot and killed during a standoff with numerous san francisco police officers december 2. >> the recognition is not about mario woods the individual but the need for police reform. >> reporter: but that's not how the police officer's association sees it. they say woods was suspected of stabbing someone and was still holding the knife and refused to put it down. they maintain woods doesn't deserve a memorial. >> they don't have days of remembrance for those people that gave their life in service of the city. that's obviously one of the things weighing on our minds. >> none of us knew there was no day of remembrance for those officers. >> reporter: he says he's now introducing a measure to honor those police officers killed in the line of duty. the shooting of woods has led to a backlash that had protesters interrupting the inauguration of the mayor and calling for the firing of the chief police. supervisors say they were

lobbied hard, almost to the point of intimidation, to reject the woods' resolution. but the union says it's the supervisors being inappropriate. >> the tactic that the union has followed is a tactic that says there is no problem here. and the recognition of a problem is disrespectful to police officers. i respectfully disagree with that. >> the feedback i've got from 100% of the people i've spoken with don't believe it was appropriate. and it definite hi hurts. >> reporter: eric thomas, "abc7 news." owners of roof top solar electricity system also be paying slightly more in fees but not as much as utility companies wanted. new rules were passed to increase the average monthly electricity bill from $82 to $91. you ti solar owners will continue to receive money back for the

excess electricity they generate. existing solar owners are exempt for 20 year from when they installed their systems. the super bowl is a great excuse to buy a new television. michael finney is here to explain. >> it says an excuse? it's a reason. a good reason. deep discounts this time of year, clearing shelves for new models. but do you do you know which one is the one to buy? here are some tips to help you. you can get a 65 inch high definition tv for under $1,000. a regular hd set is still a great choice. plus, the game's not being broadcast in hd this year.

consumer reports says for a super bowl party, a screen of 55i55 i inches or bigger is a good choice. both hd sets and uhd models have unlimited viewing angles. that means everyone will get a great view no matter where they're sitting. and a tv that can handle fast motion without blurring. these patterns are chosen to test how each set performs. some may be a great deal for the game, but if you want to invest in the latest and greatest, check out an ultrahd oled. this costs $3,000, and is one of consumer report's highest rated tvs. this tv offers everything you need to make your super bowl party a hit. plus, uhd will future proof you for when more contempt becomes available. brand new models will hit shelves in late february, early march.

consumer reports has several recommendations for good deals on big screen tvs that are available right now. for a 55-inch television, consider these hd models from samsung and sony. both just $800. are you kidding me? amazing. >> michael, you just enabled all the husbands out there. thanks a lot. >> i prefer to think of it as empowered. the storm is not supposed to arrive till tomorrow, but san francisco got a few sprinkles today. "abc7 news" was at alamo square as a quick shower soaked tourists. >> sandy joins us now with the forecast. >> yeah, if i were you, dan and kristen, just have the umbrella handy. let's check out live doppler 7 hd. we've had a few sprinkles. they will continue.

but light showers will start to move in later on tonight. in the sierra, it was snowing in tahoe, but it has switched over to rain in the last hour. and right now tahoe is dry, but they are expecting moderate to heavy snow. a winter snow warning until 10:00 a.m. tomorrow. wind gusts up to 60 miles per hour. up to a foot of snow expected at kirkwood by saturday at noon. temperatures really mild in the inland spots, low 60s. today's highs in the north bay, santa rosa in the 50s. that comfortable weather is going away. we do have gray skies and we will be seeing periods of rain in the north bay. rain spreads south on friday and showers taper saturday morning. on our storm impact scale, this is a one. rain on friday will be heaviest in the north bay.

the winds will be light. the surf will remain rough, so be careful if you're heading to the coastline. 7:00 tonight, a few light showers, staying in the north bay around 10:00 p.m. notice for your morning commute, we'll see spotty showers developing in the east bay, san francisco. but light to moderate rain in the north bay. 8:00, a north bay event, but most other areas will see the wet weather friday at 10:00 a.m., it continues at noontime. and then 5:00 p.m., that afternoon rush looks messy. and sliding southward by 8:00 p.m., another band of showers coming through friday night, going into saturday morning. and if you have early plans at 7:00 a.m., a few showers in the forecast. then it winds down before another system comes in. as far as rainfall is concerned, the wettest locations could see up to an inch, but most areas

from about half an inch at most. high surf advisory remains up until 4:00 a.m. saturday. watch out for rip currents and sneaker waves. you can see the wave heights are building, 10 to 12 feet currently. now over the weekend, saturday 10:00 a.m., just some cloud cover, just in time for the super bowl festivities. sunday, a chance of rain in the south bay. a nice reminder that it's still winter. storm morning, you may need the extra time for the commute because of the wet roadways in parts of the bay area. for the afternoon, we are looking at a slower, sloppier commute as rain will be widespread. mid 50s around lake port. most other areas in the low to mid 60s. here is a look at the forecast for super bowl city. saturday, the showers will be out in time for the festivities.

so a cool start, mid 50s, clear as we head towards 6:00 p.m. dry and chilly, dropping to nighttime by 10:00 p.m. friday into saturday, we have a one on our storm impact scale. sunday, also a one. a break on monday. ground hog day, another system coming in. then a chance remaining in the north bay on wednesday. but temperatures will drop. much cooler as we hit the weekend, as well. >> thanks so much, sandy. the defense department's big move to make the military more appealing to millennials. that's next. donald trump a no-show. his fiery moment with bill o'reilly. and the new warning about the zika virus. authorities calling it alarming. how long does it stay in your system and does it affect future pregnancies?

david, thanks a lot. new at 6:00, here we go again. another city is courting raiders' owner mark davis about a possible move out of town.

female service members will now get 12 weeking of maternity leave now. this doubles the amount of time mothers in the army and air force gets, but it cuts women in the navy and marine corps from 18 weeks. space x has successfully tested a parachute system that will one day, they hope, be used to land astronauts back on earth. nasa released a video of the test, which involved the deployment of four, as you can see, parachutes that took place above the desert in arizona. the te

the new details to make the signs at b.a.r.t. stations clear tore read. the sign also have more pictures and offer information in english, spanish, and chinese. they will also display train information more often. the old signs have been around since 2000 and many needed to be replaced. so if you're exercising more to lose weight, a new study suggests there's a limit how many calories we can burn through exercise. the most active people hit a plateau and do not burn any more calories than less active peers. >> so an excuse for me not to exercise as much? >> no. building muscles.

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coming up new at 6:00, the bay area neighborhood's smelly problem. overrun by sewage when the weather hurts. tonight, the help that may be on the way. also, why you, not the owner, might have to pay for the demolition of this apartment building if it has to come down. and we know steph curry is amazing on the court. but we'll explain how he nearly single handedly prevented a sports apparel company from going under. all that, plus much more coming up in half an hour on "abc7 news" at 6:00. well, we can't get enough of steph curry.

>> a little warriors' fan held this sign at last night's game. 4-year-old lucas has his eyes set on the very adorable riley curry. >> he asked riley to be his valentine, but how does dad, steph curry, feel about it? [ inaudible ] >> how cute. in case you could not hear what he said, i don't know if the answer is yes or no, but it was nice to meet you, lucas. >> it wasn't a no. so maybe lucas has a chance. in 20 years or so. >> another young man asked riley to marry him last week. so riley has a lot of fans. don't mess with steph. >> imagine he could get free tickets to warriors game. "world news" is next.

>> for all of you here, appreciate your time. >> have a great day. breaking news tonight. trump versus fox. donald trump, a no-show this evening. holding his own event up against the debate. and his fiery moment with bill o'reilly. >> i told you up front, i said, don't ask me that question. >> taking aim at megyn kelly, too. fox saying, the show goes on without him. at this hour, authorities racing to the scene. that standoff with an armed militia. it comes after a deadly shootout already. the alarming new headline about the zika virus tonight. authorities say spreading explosively. dr. besser with what american families need to know right now, women in particular. how long does it stay in your system? the scare today. no smell, no warning until students and teachers began falling ill. a student unconscious. and the dramatic moments. the bank robber, the manager, trying to hold the door shut.