meaningful ones. we have the story. >> cracked cellphone video of a fire yesterday. in taking this debbie couldn't believe her eyes. >> a fire so hot it spread to the house next door and then burned paint off the side of the house in all from a battery charging her grandson's toy electric car. >> it was almost like the 4th of july how sparks went boom. >> she told us they were made by florian and removed. >> it's on the bottom probably totally disintegrated. >> everything she owns this now blackened rental home. >> the damage in house, all of

the furniture, clothing, memories, there was one in particular that concerned her the most. >> it's my dad. >> a last picture of him on the wall burned beyond redemption one memory gone. in the hall closet another, his uniform. he served in world war ii and died in 1993. >> this is the jacket, the jacket he's wearing in the photo. >> it's something anyway but still wasn't enough. as the morning wore on she had to know the truth about her other most prized possession which did not look good. >> oh. >> until it did. >> this is the best thing all day. it's my dad. >> tears of grief turning to joy, a father to hold after all. tragedy and now a small triumph on the most conflicted of thanc

thanksgivings. abc 7 news. new at 6 the san matteo fire can thank their cat to save them from a fire, the cat woke people up by making a lot of noise, it had bells on the collar damage estimated $400,000. a redding family is thankful that a mother of two is alive after a kidnapping ordeal. she was snatched three weeks ago and turned up this morning, 130 miles away, many questions remain. >> she vanished on november 2nd under mysterious circumstances, she didn't return home from her jog and failed to had pick up her children and at a news

conference this afternoon the sheriff reveal who they believe kidnapped her. >> we're looking for a dark-collared suv with two hispanic females armed with a handgun. >> for some reason still unknown they released her near interstate 5 in yolo county early this morning and a driveranced for her call for help after stumbling upon her into the pre-dawn dark zbrness. >> she was bound with restraints but able to summon a passing motorist on highway 17. >> the woman is now reunited with her familiarly and being with her family and being treated. investigators never gave up hope. >> on this day of thanksgiving threes remind your family and those close to you how much they are appreciated and loved.

>> while the sheriff spread the word about the two suspects on the run they refused to reveal how she suffered her injuries. a skateboarder attacked a police officer outside of stark bucks on grand street. witnesses say he was acting errat erratically. he hit the officer on the hit with his board. the officer went to the hospital with serious injuriesx the police caught up with the attacker on lyndon avenue. sheriff are looking for two inmates who made a daring escape in jail this morning. they haven't been found but two others have been caught. vick with the very latest. >> well cheryl this is still an active search and the sheriff's office is asking for the

public's help. the inmates escaped from that building behind me in the older section of the jail and there are no security cameras in that area. >> inmates are sophisticated where they have a lot of time, they can sit and think about how to get out of jameis. to get out of jail. >> look closely and you can see the makeshift rope used by the four inmates to escape. inside you can see the missing bar and bed sheet tied to one side at the window and here with ha was left of a bar that was cut off. they found no tools in the cell. still at large these two inmates. chavez and campbell held on various charges including fi firearms violations.

ment sheriff deputies and others involved in the man hunt setting up a perimeter around the main jail and two of the four inmates were caught immediately by a deputy patrolling outside of the jail. >> he saw movement of someone in the shadows and looked up and saw the clothing hanging from the window and was able to apprehend two of the escapees. >> they may have had help from the outside. that's something investigators are looking at as well as videos from outside the jail facility. abc 7 news. a 40-year-old man and teenage daughter are okay after being pulled from the beach. ranger spotted them entering the water before noon and a beach hazard was issued for 12 to 15 foot waves. a 15-year-old boy was caught in

the waves. and the dad and sister went in after them. the life guard had to pull two from safety. some stores are making a point of staying closed for the holidays, others are open and are seeing a lot of customers. we are joined now at concord shoping center. what are the crowds like? >> hi cheryl. this is happening in stages at sun valley mall. what's going on right now, this is a very long line waiting to get into this store called life is pink. it's a victoria secret store. these folks have been waiting an hour and they're letting them in in stages. this store will be open all night. >> the turkey can wait for those who decide to shop this thanksgiving day to scoop up a few deals before settling for

the traditional meal. >> what are you going to look for. >> probably i need to buy a game. i need to buy a flat screen tv. >> this is no random exercise. there's a lot of reconand planning that goes into the decision to shop on a major holiday. >> well i go home, go online, see who is has the best deal and i just drive over and pick up what i need. >> what about the turkey. >> that will be later this afternoon, tonight. >> gilbert has been down this road before, or line as it were, this time arriving at 5:30 in the morning it be among the first in life at best buy. >> i'm in line for a toshiba 4k hd tv. it's about 499 >> are you a veteran of this? >> around ten years. >> rod williams third in line sling and all despite having a

broken collarbone, he too wants that $199 toshiba. >> you are going to be able to maneuver. >> yeah everybody going to be going over my shoulder to tackle me. >> is it worth it. >> it depends on what deals are avail able. >> apparently it's worth it for these folks. check this out something really good here, skinny this will stay open all night, officially black friday has started. abc 7 news. >> skinny pants and thanksgiving that doesn't work. >> right now early black friday sales going on, we've posted a

complete list of holiday store hours on our website for you, abc 7 news.com. whether going jogging after your big dinner or shopping, whatever you want to do weather is not going to get in the way. it's clear but cool. we have a look at your forecast. >> next 24 hours we have clouds thickening around the bay area. s stormy active weather of monthing out moving out to sea. we will see partly cloudy skies, it will get chilly in the early morning hours and maybe sprinkles in the north bay by about 7:00 a.m. shouldn't interview with plans for shopping tonight or tomorrow morning. in the early morning hours may be light sprinkles in the

northern part of the area around clear lake and then there's more to come. we have a pretty wet weekend shaping up, we'll look at that a little later. thank you. talking politics at your thanksgiving dinner may not be the way to keep harmony. coming up a tip for calm conversation of the k-9 variety but first. >> it breaks my heart to see people eating out

afoot and light-hearted i take to the open road. healthy, free, the world before me, the long brown path before me leading wherever i choose.

the east and the west are mine. the north and the south are mine. all seems beautiful to me.

the balloons and the floats, the 90th annual macy's parade. unprecedented amount of securities this year. that's angry birds, wow, still up there. no problems wie're happy to report. 4,000 volunteers helped out today to bring thanksgiving dinner to those who can't get out because of age or ill zblns the recipients of the meals are

shut ins that may not have human contact with anyone or may not be able to get out to go to community feedings so we're bringing thanksgiving to them. >> absolutely wonderful. . this is far from the only act of generosity on this holiday. hundreds of volunteers stepped up to make sure thousands enjoyed warm meals. >> it's a tradition in the mission. >> a heartfield tradition, these folks look forward to every thanksgiving. >> an amanda, the owner who is doing all this is an angel to me because i have nowhere else to go for thanksgiving. >> the market's meals are

healthy with lots of veggies and even fruit to take home. >> it's a great way to celebrate her success in the neighborhood. >> generosity in inside the dining room. >> this is where volunteers sign in to begin preparing thanksgiving meals. >> it's been wonderful since i didn't have any place to go. seeing all these wonderful people, i'm just grateful. all of this positive energy and this guy right here. >> like co-founder says this year's feast drew lots of young volunteers. >> i see a lot of young people committing themselves to at least one day. >> it feels good to help. >> it's a massive operation to feed thousands in the san francisco bay area. thanksgiving dinner brings out

the very best in people. in san francisco, abc 7 news. president obama and his family are celebrating their last thanksgiving in the white house and provided these images of the president calling service members around the world and punishing them a happy thanksgiving. addressed the nation. >> remember the patriots who landed at the edge of the world in search of freedom, we give thanks to the brave men and women who defend that freedom in every corner of the world. >> the president called america to come together during the holidays during this hard-fought election. so you can do what cookie roberts does, she shared this advice on "good morning america". >> you know what i've been doing this entire political season at mixed tables is talking about dogs. i think it's a great thing to do. you just talk about dogs.

and it's just fine. it really does work to talk about the dogs. >> the experts that abc news talked to shared their strategy, advice on our website abc7news.com. let's talk about the weather. here's live doppler 7. clouds beginning a bit around the bay area. it's still dry but maybe not for long. i go to great lengths to bring you this weather and here we go with our beach hazard advisory. wave advisory up to 15 feet. strong possibility of rip currents and sneaker waves. we have inland areas dropping to 40s already. here's a deal over san francisco under partly cloudy skies, going

to be chilly for black friday shoppers, will be a pretty wet weekend and a cooler pattern will settle in as well. we'll see low temperatures dropping into the upper 30s in the inland valleys where it will be chilly. partly cloudy barely above 60 degrees around the bay and inland. approaching storm for late tomorrow night light intensity which can have moderate rain fall, few sprinkles in the north bay tomorrow, by tomorrow night we will see the first wave of measurable rain fall pushing into the central bay area by 5:00 in the morning. should be wet in all regions of the area. next storm breaks into showers into saturday and rain fall totals will range from 0.3 to

three-quarters of an inch. sunday ranks one of the impact scales put the two storms together and it's a pretty wet weekend coming our way and also snow for the sierra. here's the accu weather seven-day forecast. bright sunny skies for the remainder of next week except for a slight sprinkle on sunday. >> we have a new friend here in sports. we're talking the cowboys,

now sports from abc 7 news. >> well the about "s in big d

have plenty to be thankful for, the best record in football behind a rookie quarterback hitting the conversation for mvp and rookie running back, first quarter, 27 carries 97 yards. 7-0 dallas. cousins to jackson, 67 yard. for touchdown. former cal bear 118 yards receiving. couldn't stop elliott, pounds his way in for second touchdown of the game. how about them cowboys winning it 10th in a row 31-26. >> intercepted. it's picked off by darius slay with the game changer picks off sam bradford, 30 seconds left,

knotted as 13 not any more, beats minnesota 16-13. lions in first place in the nfc north. michigan taking on lincoln for 3a championship. third quarter. joseph broussard 32 yards for the touchdown. bears trail 15-12 in the fourth. mission deep in their own territory. the pass is picked off by jackson walker, the quarterback keeper calls his own number. i'd say it's a good call. that's a touchdown. lincoln wins it 22-12. forget about a turkey leg the lions looking to feast on the annual big bone game. looking to set the tone early, it's a 37 yard touchdown pass and lions lead 7-0. how about thomas balling, could say he's balling, ran for

touchdowns and lifncoln with 19h consecutive win. more highlights at 11:00.

they're off at the turkey trunk in concord, thanks for sharing this video using the #abc7now. >> thanks to the silky terrier. friend take a moment to realize how blessed you are. >> top dogs, right. share yr thanksgiving with us. we'd really love to see them. >> join us tonight at abc news at 11:00. why eat when you can shop, bargain huntsers are finding plenty of company and the weather is going to be great for it. >> it is but eat first and then shop. >> great advice. >> i'm full of advice. >> enough of this edition of abc 7 breaking news. for all of us here the entire

abc 7 news tea hi, everyone. i'm lizzie bermudez welcome to "bay area life" where lifestyle, interests, food, and entertainment all come together. there is so much to explore and today's show is all about food from french pastries to filipino fare. we have you covered. we'll visit a full service butcher bringing new meaning from farm to table. >> come here, shop for your meat, go home and cook an awesome meal, or forget about it and we will take care of you. a a chef gives a a lesson in authentic macaroons. >> are you kidding me? >> and aubrey visits her friends. honoring their own culture and cuisine. >> it is part of our culture, family, and things we