for a safe and secure future, this is abc 7 news. we had some brave men and women here last night more than likely -- probably saved the other three people. two people killed in a stabbing spree at a san jose church and the suspect is now in custody. good afternoon. thanks for joining us. i'm larry beil. >> i'm kristen zoe. we begin with the former san francisco police officer now facing manslaughter charges. this is the first time an on-duty officer has faced homicide charges. he's being charged with manslaughter for a fatal shooting in the city's bay view neighborhood in december of 2017. the officer had been with the department for only four days. the man who was fatally shot was a suspect in a carjacking and wam the scene. also, apple security chief is the latest person indicted in an alleged concealed weapons permit scheme involving the santa clara county sheriff's office. d.a. jeff rosen announced the charges today against apple global security boss thomas employer and counter undersheriff rick sung.

sung held back issuing permits to apple's security team until employ moyer agreed to donate $70,000 worth of ipads to the office. >> call this quid pro quo. call it pay to play. it is illegal and deeply erodes confidence in the criminal justice system. >> rosen also announced the indictment against an insurance broker in the alleged scheme involving permits and use of a luxury box at a sharks game. a total of ten people have now been charged in the alleged scheme where some of the money went to sheriff lori smith's 2018 re-election campaign. smith herself has not been charged. we're learning more about the deadly stabbing at a san jose church last night that left two people dead. abc 7 news reporter luz pena spoke to the reverend at grace baptist church who confirmed

this attack happened inside inside the facility. >> reporter: san jose police described the deadly stabbing as -- >> this is a very chaotic scene. >> reporter: paramedics and police officers ran inside grace baptist church to find multiple victims fighting for their lives. >> when officers arrived, they found a total of five victims who had been stabbed at least one time. one of the victims was pronounced dead at the scene. >> reporter: crews rushed a second victim to the hospital where she later died. still processing the devastating scene, the church's pastor david robinson agreed to speak to us. >> it's stunning to us. you know, we recognize that there are risks in this kind of -- this kind of program. >> reporter: robinson confirmed between 40 to 50 unhoused individuals stay overnight inside the church facility. as part of their nonprofit, grace solutions. >> somebody came in that was known by the congregation or known by the group, and the

incident went down. >> reporter: in the highly residential area across from san jose state university, people have voiced concerns over the homeless population. >> i don't think that anyone's out to get us, but we do keep our distance. >> reporter: in a statement, san jose's mayor said in part, we pray for the recovery of the three others seriously injured in that attack. san jose police has arrested a suspect who remains in custody. robinson confirmed one of the other three victims was a church staff member who tried to intervene. >> does your staff check the belongings of those who enter the facility to stay there overnight? >> yep. yep. there's a whole list of rules. no weapons, no drugs, no alcohol. >> reporter: in san jose, luz pena, abc 7 news. and turning now to the coronavirus. regeneron is going to be delivered starting tomorrow. it's a drug used to treat covid-19 and recently received

emergency authorization from the fda. california saw its number of cases final trail off after three straight days of 13,000 or more. more than 8300 diagnosed cases were reported today. now, to give you some perspective, a month ago on october 23rd, we had a little more than 6,100 cases. the 14-day positiity rate actually held steady at 5.5%. that's a good indicator of the spread of the virus. a month ago that rate was 2.8%. governor newsom announced these numbers from his home this afternoon. he and his family are in quarantine after three of his children had close contact with a chp officer who later tested positive for the virus. >> we immediately went through the process of protocols and reviews that are well-established by the state, and also went to greater lengths to get more specificity about local guidelines as well. we tested officially yesterday after we discovered this on friday. so, friday, waited until sunday to be tested, test results came

back late on sunday. came back negative. and we officially started the quarantine clock on sunday. it was informal through the weekend. >> the governor and first partner jennifer newsom had no direct contact with the chp officer. a covid vaccine developed by oxford university is showing positive results. the drugmaker astrazeneca says late-stage trials showed its vaccine was up to 90% effective when test subjects were given a half dose followed by a full dose. health officials are also encouraged because this oxford vaccine does not have to be stored at ultra cold temperatures, making it far easier to distribute in developing countries. abc 7 is fully committed to keeping you informed about every development with the covid-19 vaccines. in fact, we've assembled our own abc 7 vaccine team. reporters kate larsen, luz pena plus 7 on your side michael

finney bringing you complete coverage and they're here to answer every question you may have about the vaccine. once a vaccine gets approved, both the military and local officials will begin giving the series of shots that are required. abc 7 news reporter david louie talked to a logistics expert about the rush to get ready. >> reporter: with our population of 330 million people, it's going to put planning and execution to the test. >> every single testing center needs to convert into vaccination center to be able to support the volume we're looking at right now. >> reporter: the logistics will be mind-boggling because of the vaccine's ultra low temperature storage requirements. for companies like san francisco's ix -- the last mile includes the military, government and first responders, hospitals, public health clinics, pharmacies, mobile sites and large employers that will give the vaccinations to priority groups still to be

determined. each site has to comply patient confidentiality, record keeping -- the most critical could be handling the vaccine itself. >> scan the vaccine to be able to see how long the vaccine's been outside of the storage, how long has it been in the cooler, what are the the criteria for the specific vaccine. how long does it take to expire? >> reporter: each prospective vaccine has differential storage requirements and intervals for the second dose. all of this is far more complex than doing covid testing. training will also be needed. >> if i went back in january and asked you, would you be confident in offering covid-19 testing in the parking lot? the answer would be no. >> reporter: a number of companies plan to offer logistical support for the last mile. the ceo at ix says to set aside competition and just execute. the mission is to curb the pandemic. david louie, abc 7 news. we want to explore more

about the vaccine and also the distribution of the vaccine now with abc 7 news special correspondent dr. patel. good to see you. >> good to see you, kristen. >> all right. so looking at the big picture, how ready are we to distribute the vaccine, the rollout, how quickly do you think it can be done? >> that is a loaded question. i think, you know, the more and more i hear, the more ready we are in terms of logistics, and states are starting to get ready in terms of rollout prance and how they're actually going to distribute this, but, kristen, it really does depend on which vaccine comes out first. because as alluded to earlier, the pfizer vaccine has to be kept extremely cold, negative 94 degrees fahrenheit, whereas the astrazeneca vaccine can be kept in a normal fridge for up to six months. >> the storage and distribution different with the leading three candidates. what about the effectiveness? can you compare them and also

how they work differently in our bodies? >> absolutely. i think a lot of people saw those headlines over the last two weeks showing that the pfizer and moderna vaccines both had about a 94%, 95% effectivity rate. really high. great news. now, the astrazeneca one. there is an asterisk. people saying it's 70% effective on average. that's actually looking at two trials compared together. one trial within astrazeneca, the people in the trail were given a half dose and then a full dose. in that version it was about 90% effective. when given two full doses, it was about 62%. now, why the difference? we still need to figure out what exactly is happening within the data, but one speculation is that that smaller dose is more similar to the actual infection. so there may be a better immune response in that half dose as opposed to the full dose. it's kind of tricky but, again, we need to finish up looking at all the data. these trials of astrazeneca were done in the uk and brazil. so we're still waiting to see

how this looks with our domestic population. >> right. we also want to see which one is safest. so far they all look pretty good. >> they do. >> once the vaccine is given, once you get that shot, how quickly before you build up that immunity and it's effective and working on you, so to speak? >> that also really does depend. and we're getting more and more data about how quickly it happens. now, if you look at something like the flu shot, it takes about two weeks for you to start really ramping up in antibodies. now, we could see something similar with these vaccines as well. i think the bigger question is how long the immunity's going to last. and that's something that really is kind of putting a wrinkle in all of this because we don't really know. now, once the vaccines start to roll out in phases, we likely will still have some type of restrictions throughout the country, so hopefully these vaccines will curb the spread or flatten the curve as we kept saying throughout this year in a different way as we slowly approach herd immunity. >> can this be something you see us we need to get yearly? >> it's definitely a

possibility. now, obviously everyone out there is hoping that that's not going to be the case. this is going to be a one and done situation. but some of the unknowns out there, i mentioned earlier, how long immunity's going to last, but also what's potentially going to happen with different strains of sarz covid 2, the virus which causes covid-19? will there be mutations? will there be something similar to what we see with influenza, where you do need to get another shot later on? or is it possible it stays the same and we just need a booster? >> the mutations are hard to predict. dr. patel, appreciate the insight. >> thank you. coming up, holiday travel. are people staying home or hitting the road? safe shopping. the call to improve safeguards to not only protect shoppers out her, but workers as well. and black friday is coming up. the deals already starting amid a really unusual holiday season. and i'm meteorologist drew tuma. we are tracking a bright and mild week ahead. we'll take a look at what's in store for thanksgiving.

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in a protective jumpsuit, mask and gloves. but she is still going. protective measures like this gave most travellers at sfo we talked to this morning a sense of safety. as they headed toward their flights. >> not really concerned about it because it's, like, face mask, they give you sanitizers and stuff like that. >> i think the airplanes have started to do a pretty good job of making sure they have refiltered the air. try to stay socially distant. getting tested before and after my flights to make sure i didn't contract anything along the way. >> reporter: health officials have begged americans to stay home this thanksgiving. >> we are at a dire point in our fight with this virus. by any measure, cases, positivity, hospitalizations, death. >> reporter: but new numbers in this morning show more than 3 million americans passed through airport security this weekend. with sunday seeing the most people since the pandemic hit. the numbers are down from last year, especially in the bay area.

sfo says 75% fewer people came through this weekend than this time last year. >> but it's good to hear that it's going down. >> i'm fine with it. but as long as you don't get any more crowded than this. >> reporter: she is headed home to san antonio. she says she doesn't feel great hearing all the warnings, but her plans were already made, ticket already purchased, so here she is. >> a lot of people really should stay home and not travel. you know, if anything, i'd rather do christmas to see my loved ones. >> reporter: everyone we talked to said this is a calculated risk. they are here because they decided the reward outweighed the risk and they all said they are being careful. at sfo, amy hollyfield, abc 7 news. speaking of flying, i spoke with chris mcginnis, a travel correspondent, he shared what

passengers can expect and what airlines are trying to maintain social distancing on board. >> i think people are going to encounter packed frights, definitely. the airlines have cut back on the number of seats they're flying around. so, you know, the few planes that are still flying are flying very well. currently, delta, jetblue and alaska airlines are blocking middle seats. southwest is only selling enough seats where if every seat on the plane is full, the middle seat will remain empty, but united and american, two of the largest carriers, are not blocking seats and haven't been. >> mcginnis says one thing he's noticed, planes are incredibly clean due to airlines taking safety measures. the cdc is raising its covid warning on cruise ships to its highest level, basically saying everyone should avoid going on a cruise, and this is worldwide. the guidance comes after the cdc lifted its months-long ban on cruise ships. that was just last month. the new guidance says cruise

passengers should get tested three to five days after their trip and then quarantine for seven days. that is even if they test negative once they return home. and if they don't get tested, they should stay home for 14 days. if you plan on flying quantityis in the near future, listen up, the airline will require international travellers to prove they've been vaccinated against covid-19 before boarding their planes. details still being worked out, but the ceo expects other airlines will follow suit. the upcoming holidays will be a risky time for many americans. you can see which activities are the riskiest on abc 7's exclusive risk calculator. find it now at abc7news.com or on the abc 7 news app. by the way, that's kind of fun to play with your family over zoom to test everybody's knowledge before you even consider an outdoor get-together, right? hey, drew. >> hi, guys. yeah, and if you're planning on havings your meal outside on thursday, we do have some good

news for you. mother nature will bring us some warm, bright sunshine on the holiday later this week. live dopplar 7 along with satellite is a pretty clear picture. earlier this morning, a little bit of drizzle, especially along the coast and parts of the south bay as a week cold froak cold f through. that front has cleared out and taken the cloud cover with it. we'll take to the tam cam. a live look. nothing but the sun going down. we have clear skies above and that's going to lead to a pretty chilly night on the way tonight. i do want to show you the satellite imagery over california today, and you really do notice, still, how brown the landscape is, even though we're about two months into the storm season. and our rainfall, we're already in a deficit. our storm system is not off to a great start. you probably knew that. we haven't had really substantial rainfall at all so far, and you can see anywhere from san jose to oakland and san francisco, santa rosa, we're pretty much anywhere from 2 to nearly 4 inches of rainfall

below where we should be by this time in our storm season. right now, it's 57 in the city. 61 in oakland. it's 60 in san jose. 65 in santa rosa. concord right now is at 64 degrees. here is live dopplar 7 along with satellite, the bigger picture. there you see the clouds getting cleared away for the clear night and the chilly temperatures over the next 24 hours. a lot 306s in the north bay. 35 in santa rosa. drop to about 46 in san francisco. clear skies. 45 in oakland. 42 in san jose. 41, that overnight low in concord. as we get you into your tuesday, it's totally sunny. it's a gorgeous-looking day. temperatures a little bit warmer tomorrow than we were today by a few degrees. so 61 in the city. 64 in oakland. the same in san jose. about 67 in concord. the same in santa rosa. 64, the high. in vallejo. so hour by hour tuesday, bright and beautiful. some changes, though, by

wednesday. another weak front's gonna move in from the north, so it will increase our cloud cover and, again, very similar, like this morning, there could be a little bit of coastal drizzle, but that's about it. no beneficial rainfall coming this week. as those clouds clear out by wednesday afternoon. so if you're thinking about the holiday on thursday, going to video chat with your relatives, have your meal outside. it's going to be pretty nice. now, the best time to be outside is really right around 2:00 p.m. that's when we expect the warmest temperatures in the 60s. once that sun goes down, have the heaters and the jackets. it is going to get chilly very quickly. here is the accuweather seven-day forecast. sunny skies tomorrow. early morning drizzle on wednesday. otherwise, by thanksgiving it is dry and sunny for the holiday. that dry pattern continues with some chilly morning skies coming on saturday and sunday. >> cold just looking at that. all ight. drew, thank you so much. >> right. okay. you can forget black friday, because the holiday deals are already under way. what you can find this week.

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more than 5 million people living in the u.s. are living with alzheimer's, and 132,000 of them live right here in the bay area. as part of our ongoing limited series "covid-19 diaries," we take a look at the toll the pandemic has had on the people living with the disease and their caregivers. >> if you do remember, how does

it feel to have alzheimer's? >> apparently they said that i had it. >> yeah. >> it seems the last five years, really, that we've been holding steady. we were very active. breakfast clubs, groups, art, mutual museum tours, walks with friends. after or seven months or so of covid restrictions, she's showing signs of late-stage alzheimer's. of cognitive decline. she's forgotten who i am a couple of times, and that didn't ever happen before. i think a lot of jade's cognitive decline can be attributed to the depression around social isolation and i think being around other human beings is magic. for her.

we adopted two kittens. and the kittens have been life-saving, for sure. she's more afraid now. that i'm not there. so we have a few hours of respite, maybe i do, and she'll ask about me the whole time i'm gone. so that's a new thing. just in the last few months. since covid. that she's become more afraid that i won't be around. >> what are you going to do? are you going to just sit down and do nothing? i'm still gonna do what i want to do. and live my life. >> you go through stuff, you keep living. >> mm-hmm. >> keep trying to find the joy. >> and i do. >> you can see all of the

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building a better bay area for a safe and secure future, this is abc 7 news. america's lanchrgest food a retail ju retail union calling on chains to strengthen safeguards amid the largest rise in covid cases. >> one american who works from home would be willing to work at a grocery store for what these men and women face or get paid. >> the united food and commercial workers union is call on all customers to wear masks and follow social distancing guidelines and retailers to

enforce those guidelines. the union is also calling on retailers like amazon, walmart and kroger to reinstate hazard pay, especially in light of the massive profits they're now making. also calling on governors to adopt strong and uniform covid safety standards and to prioritize enforcement. the impact covid has had on local businesses and employee has obviously been huge. "san francisco chronicle" insider and abc 7 news contributor is here today with a look at several issues today. phil, let's start with your comment local hotels are having. only half are open and most of them open are pretty much empty. >> larry, that was a follow-up to a story of the tax fallout we're seeing in san francisco. one of the city's biggest industries, the region's biggest industries, tourism and conventions, has completely dropped off the map. i went to a couple of the bigger hotels. they would usually have, like, 25 to 35 people cleaning the rooms. they only had two.

i went down to the kitchen, and you've been in hotel kitchens before, especially in the holiday season when it's bustling with buffets. maybe 100 people would be slamming around there. it would be noisy. it would be everything. one cook. one cook doing -- >> wow. >> room service because all the restaurants in the hotel are closed. it's a cave-in. it's affecting about 100,000 people in the bay area. and it's a drop-off in income not just in the hotels but in the surrounding stores, in the restaurants, in the convention business, in the retail market that they come into. this is a tough, tough season. usually this would be, you know, a time for getting out there big time. we would be having office parties and stuff. this time you're lucky if you're gonna get, you know, a snack dip at the far end of the room with everybody else having a distance. >> as bad as that sounds, this sounds worse. one report suggesting it could take six years for tourism in the bay area to recover -- six years to recover?

>> that's right. you're talking about the san francisco controllers report that actually took a look down the line. now, larry, you know, prior to the pandemic, the bay area and san francisco were doing gang buster business. not just in tourism, but in conventions and in group meetings. you know, people flying in and staying at a hotel, eating at the hotel, meeting at the hotel. it was a huge business that just kept getting better and better. although we were starting to show some problems with the street people and some of the conventions were pulling out, but this is a cratering and it's going to take six years. now, think about it, larry. you cover sports. how long do you think it's going to be before people are really willing to get back into those arenas and those stadiums, even if there's a vaccine? do you think there might be a lingering feeling of i don't know if i want to be in that kind of crowd? >> sure sure. i think if you have the vaccine and people are healthy in general, you've got a chance to bounce back faster, both in arenas and movie theaters, but, you know, we don't know. we got to see how it plays out.

>> and there's another part of it. because of the economic hit, you know, you, your family, me, my family, we have a certain amount of money that is, like, discretionary for fun, vacations or tickets to events and stuff like that. if we're not making the money now, how many years is it going to take before we get back to the point where we are willing to spend a couple hundred bucks on something? >> right. yeah. i mean, all these are the great unknowns as we go forward into 2021. let me jump to another subject here. tech leaders talking about leaving the bay area. this has become a recurring theme, but prominently one former, paypal, square and linkedin executive said he find it is now impossible to stay. are city leaders concerned about this becoming more of a trend? >> he said, basically san francisco has become as he said so massively and improperly run, yes, it is becoming a concern. but part of it is that the city itself is so -- has questions about the homeless that were

pre-covid. second one, larry, there's a reason why rich people are rich. and that is because they don't like to spend money necessarily on things they don't want. and some of that is office space and suffer. so let's do the domino on that. you don't need as big an office because you have people that are working from home. if they're not working from home, then you can maybe leave san francisco and the san francisco taxes and the state income taxes, which are some of the highest for these tech guys in the country and you move to a place like florida where it's sunshine and you're paying half that. then your workers say, well, maybe we'd just as soon be in austin, texas as san francisco. so the domino of this is one of the great unknowns for 2021. we've got all our fingers crossed that 2021 is going to be better, but i will tell you that there is concern for some people at city hall, and that -- and the chamber of commerce, that 2021 could be the reckoning for 2020. i hope that's not the case. i hope everybody gets back to the ball games.

gets back on b.a.r.t. gets back to spending money. and we all have a really good time. but the reality is this thing is slower, and it's going to take a while to get that vaccine in. so let's just hope for the best on that. >> well, 2021 can't be worse than 2020. i don't think. >> watch it. >> phil -- >> don't you go jinxing things, larry. >> i know. that wasn't me. it wasn't me. i didn't say it. thank you, phil. you can read phil's column in the chronicle every sunday and wednesday. all right. now to the presidential election. the general services administration has ascertained that president-elect biden is the apparent winner of the november 3rd election. that now clears the way for the start of the transition from president trump's administration. the announcement comes after michigan certified biden's victory today. president trump has directed his team to cooperate but vows to keep up the fight. and president-elect biden has chosen former federal reserve chair janet yellen to serve as treasury secretary. yellin, a former uc berkeley

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4:00. as health officials urge people to avoid traveling for thanksgiving, a new poll shows some parents believe gathering with family is worth the risk of getting covid-19. the children's hospital in michigan polled 1,400 parents with at least one child 12 or younger. over half of parents said it's very important that their child sees extended family and shares in holiday traditions. 76% say they will limit contact between children and high-risk guests. 68% will ask guests to social distancing. but the point is a third say it's worth the risk. what do you think, dan? >> well, it's understandable. it's been a long, withering 8 1/2, pushing 9 months and the holidays are so important, and a lot of people basically missed summer, summer vacations, missed sporting events. we've missed so much, but we're so close now -- still a few months away -- but so close to the last phase of this thing, we hope, with several vaccines out now.

it's understandable. i suppose people are being urged not to travel. i suppose if they do gather with family, if you wear a mask, if a you social distance, if you spend as much as the time you can outside and have good circulation, you can minimize the risk if you determine to get together, but it's very tricky. >> drew, what's your comfort level? >> you know, i did change my plans this year. typically every year we fly back east to see our family, but this year we all just decided to stay in our own homes, and i know, i'm one of many people that are bummed that the holiday seasons aren't the same, but i just keep remembering, it's only temporary. you know, next year hopefully everything's back to normal. so the short inconveniences that we have right now will hopefully pay off in the long term that we're going to turn that corner, like dan said, in the next couple of months. i just keep telling myself it's only temporary. >> great perspective.

>> that's a fantastic perspective. wish everybody had it. this has been a very unusual year. the word of the year is also unusual because it's multiple words. they're words from an unprecedented year from the oxford english dictionary. the list moves through the year detailing the most important words in certain months. bush fire in january. remember when australia suffered its worst fire seen? that seems like 100 years ago now. but in february, president trump, impeachment, the trial ended and the word was acquittal. in march, covid-19 was a completely new word. it first appeared a month earlier, but obviously everybody's talking about it now. in june, the use of the phrase black lives matter exploded and words for the rest of the year pretty much were pandemic-related. i never thought i'd be hearing about using the term "superspreader." what was that? you know, we've heard of a supersoaker, right? you have fun -- but, i mean, it's indicative -- kristen, you think about historians will look back at 2020 and maybe look at

these words and go, what was happening back then? >> right, right. those keywords do tell us what were the key, you know, milestones and what events were that year. i would think the word "ascertainment" might be in there for the month of november. >> yeah. bummer is a good word to apply to this year. >> yeah. >> although i think next year i'd like to see fun, health, unity, inclusion. >> yes. >> positive words all for -- in 2021. >> yes. >> it would be nice. >> fingers crossed, yeah. all right. it's not even thanksgiving yet. the hallmark christmas movie season is in full swing. it actually started before halloween. a couple of bay area residents tell our media partners at the bay area news group that the films warm your heart when the world is so dark and depressing. the two hallmark networks have produced 40 new original movies this year. last year during the week leading up to christmas, hallmark at 1.7 million viewers overall during prime time hours. yes, i have to confess, you guys, i've watched a christmas

series recently, "dashing lily" on netflix. such a cute little, romantic, cute comedy. what about you guys? drew, are you getting into the christmas spirit yet, or too early? >> you know, it's not necessarily my thing, but i think a lot of people enjoy these movies this time of the year, but it's always the same story line. it's like the big city girl retrns to her small town. it's like i want something that's different. but if people love these 40 movies that bring them joy that time of year, who am i do be grinch? >> bah humbug. we made a list of the movies we want to watch, starting thanksgiving night and go through christmas. i watch the same movies all the time. the hallmark movies are great, larry. >> does this hallmark make "john wick 4?" that's what i'm waiting for. even my family, they joke with

me, unless something explodes, i'm not watching it. i'm just not. does anything blow up? forget it. change the channel. hearing from the florida man who saved the life of his 3-month-old puppy from the jaws of an alligator and everything is caught on camera here. >> he just came out from under the water like a missile coming out and grabbed gunnar and went right back in the water with him. you know, it all happened so fast it was just a reaction and, you know, adrenaline. >> he's now on a leash all the time. >> well, that's good news. i mean, this is crazy. we want to assure you the little dog is safe and sound. little gunnar ran away with just a single puncture wound. i've got to credit our prompter operator, this guy never dropped his cigar once. it stayed in his mouth the whole times. he had his priority. he got gunnar, he got his cigar, and i don't know what happened

to the gator, but, of course, it's florida, right? i mean, dan, you're not surprised. this is -- it was a happy ending at least in 2020. >> i have seen so many gators over the years playing golf in florida and the carolinas, not unusual at all, but that guy, wow, he didn't -- now, it's a small alligator, thank goodness. not a giant one. >> yeah. >> still good for him. i notice the puppy took off running. the puppy did not go back in to help him. >> no. he didn't need help. i bet you that guy, that guy, he'd be right there with me watching "john wick 4." i guarantee you that. >> that's true. >> he and i'd be buddies. >> "crocodile dundee" right there. >> kristen, what do you think? >> i was impressed that puppy was like, no biggie, whatever, carry on. great little story and great video. >> yeah. >> yeah. >> yes. for sure. >> all right. that's going to do it for

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♪ lose your grip ♪ get stripped of your pride ♪ till you don't know how you're gonna stay alive ♪ ♪ hey, hey i got you ♪ i will give you what you're needing ♪ ♪ i'll be right there ♪ i got your back ♪ i got you the first lady helped, the white house christmas tree today as it arrived by horse-drawn carriage. this is a tradition that dates back to 1966. this year's tree is an 18-foot-tall frazier fir. it comes from virginia. now to a very different season for holiday shopping. abc 7 becky worley has more why you shouldn't wait for black friday to get the best discounts. >> this year's hottest gift for

teens is sold out at all major outlets. unavailable online as desperate parents wait for new batches of products to become available. >> i would just encourage consumers to check across multiple retailers' websites. >> reporter: in a time when shoppers are usually researching and planning how they'll find deals on black friday, many of the best discounts already available. best buy offering this laptop now for $110 off. that's a 52% discount. kohles with this ninja blender, $80 off, a 57% discount. this air fryer just $19 at macy's. that's 61% off. while walmart has advertised new deals and shipment of ps 5s dropping, experts say stores want us to shop now. >> given the peak demand that they're expecting, the earlier they can push the orders, the easier it is for them to fulfill those orders in time is in social distancing and store occupancy limits mean shoppers

are much more likely to go online to buy. with 85% of retailers planning to heavily promote online options as part of covid-safe shopping. >> in many cases, retailers have been doing deals all the way through november with new deals coming out for this black friday week. >> and that was becky worley. now, adobe predicts online shopping will top $189 billion. up 33% from last year. 60% of shoppers say they plan to do at least some of their holiday showing from home and 41% say they won't be hitting the stores come black friday. new episodes of "jeopardy" will start production next monday with guest hosts until a permanent replacement is found for the late alex trebek. jeopardy champion ken jennings will be the first guest host. got to figure he's going to be the favorite to get the job full-time. the shows will start airing in january. the game show said it will air alex trebek's final week of

shows in early january. you can watch "jeopardy" right here on abc 7 every week night at 7:00 p.m. you've likely heard of turducken. that bizarre blend of meats that becoming a new holiday tradition. but have you actually seen one? we'll give you a peek. and dan is here with what's coming up on abc 7 news at 5:00. dan? >> hi, kristen. new at 5:00, a feel-good story for oakland. the city is celebrating how many potholes are no longer on the roads. that is something to celebrate. also ahead, the pressure for the governor to appoint a woman of color to replace kamala harris. why it is putting him between a rock and a hard place. and we'll have much more on the rookie officer now charged with manslaughter in a use of force case. those stories and a lot more

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coming up tonight at 8:00 is "dancing with the stars" fwold by "the good doctor" at 10. then abc7news at 11:00. you've probably heard of turducken. here's a taste. >> the ter duckin has become a southern holiday tradition. it's a turkey stuffed with a duck stuffed with a chicken. >> turkey, duck, chicken. turducken. what could go wrong? >> hello. i'm chris.

welcome to hey hebert's. >> flavor is out of this world. >> about as authentic as it gets right here. >> it started in 1984 in maurice, louisiana, outside of lafayette, louisiana. a customer came into the store and brought in his own turkey duck and chicken. he was a local farmer. he wanted the birds deboend and stuffed. we decided to start building them for the retail public. turducken. that's how the name came out. when the super bowl came to new orleans, john madden had one and

really loved it. the first step is deboning all the birds. chicken's the easiest. your hands ache. customers have told me they've tried to do it and it's taken all day. the fastest a guy did it in 50 seconds. the chicken and turkey is similar. because a duck skin is so thick we only use duck breast. to build one you lay it out flat after it's been deboend. season the inside. put down whichever dressing of highways. do it with shrimp and rice, broccoli and cheese. we can even do a twice baked potato. we lay down our duck seasoning and another layer of dressing. and the chicken, we lay that

down, season it and put cornbread dressing. then we pull it all together and s sew it up. you bake its at 37 37 37 let it rest for at least an hour. when you open it up and see all the different layers and the dressings, you'll get that gaminess from the duck, a calm taste from the chicken and then the turkey. >> authentic. very tasty. >> wow. that looks awesome. cher, that's some good food there. >> if you're looking something really special, this is it. >> that may turn into your family tradition. >> they're worth trying.

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next at 50k, a former rookie police officer is charmed with manslaughter in the shooting of an unarmed blackman. this is the first time an officer has been charged with homicide. >> this is even an arrest in a stabbing spree. the growing pressure on the governor to pick a woman of color to replace kamala harris. >> three years after an officer fired a fatal shot through the window of his moving police car in san francisco, he is being charged with homicide. the d.a. says this is the first time that's happened in an on duty shooting in the