man who helped save lives at a colorado nightclub. why he says he is no hero. kumasi:health experts warning tt hospital beds could fill up as rsp cases rise. reggie: even more twitter turmoil. thousands are out of a job again. kumasi: amy schneider adding another jeopardy win. she is waking up the winner of the tournament of champions. reggie: we are proud of her. good morning. kumasi: we want to start the check of our forecast with lisa argen. lisa: we had high clouds yesterday, but look at this satellite picture. doppler seven showing the action getting close to the pacific northwest. this may affect travel across parts of the region before thanksgiving, but also energy will continue to slide down into

the bay area, eventually breaking our ridge down, allowing for a return to somewhat weather by the end of the weekend. 35 in napa. we are in the upper 30's from san jose. 49 in san francisco. it is not as cold out there. it is chillier at the coast. our exploratorium camera, that sun coming up before 7:00. we are in the 40's to 50's for the next couple of hours with partly cloudy skies. temperatures once again climbing through the 60's. another chilly evening ahead. warmest days ahead. we will detail that coming up. kumasi: this morning there is no information about the deadly mass shooting at a colorado springs lgbtq nightclub. the man who stopped the accused shooter is speaking for the first time as we learned more about the victims. jobina as at the live desk with more. jobina: the man who stopped the accused gunman and possibly

saved thousands of lives says he is no hero. he is an army veteran who says his training kicked in. richard vieira was at club q with his wife, daughter, and friend when the shooting began. that is when he jumped into action, grabbing his pistol away while instructing other people to grab the shooter's other weapon. he said one drag queen pummeled the shooter with her heels. while he likely saved many lives, his daughter's boyfriend, brandon vance, was one of those killed. >> there were five people i could not help, one of which was family to me. i'm not excited. that guy is still alive and my family is not. jobina: the 22-year-old suspect faces murder and hate crime charges. this video shows his arrest last year when he was accused of making bomb threats toward his mother. case was dismissed because his

family refused to cooperate. the suspect was due in court yesterday, but the da says his injuries were so significant he had to stay in the hospital. reggie: people who live and work in san francisco's castro district are struggling to process that attack. we spoke with customers and owners of a number of castro businesses about the incident. for those who run the bars and nightclubs in the area of the colorado springs attack it's close to home. chris hastings is owner of the lookout, where he says security guards are on duty seven nights a week. >> i don't know what else we could do beyond what we are already doing. because this is not the first time this happened. threats like this are something that we hope we never have to deal with directly, but anticipate. reggie: hastings says his staff has been doing active shooter training since the polls nightclub shooting six years ago. kumasi: there is this scene at the historic castro theatre, the

marquee spelling out the message outside club q. it's anti-the says, love overhead. these events can take a toll. if you or a loved one are experiencing a mental health crisis or need to connect with a crisis responder, you can get the support you need at abc 7 news.com takeaction. reggie: frightening moments at the shopping center in palo alto. the shooting left a bullet hole in the front of fleming steakhouse yesterday. some report a man running with a gun, but police say that was not the shooter. >> somebody extended what i was told was a handgun out the window of a vehicle and fired toward the restaurant. reggie: one shot one through the front of the restaurant and the other hit a parked vehicle. investigators are looking for a black chevy camaro. officers say the mall is safe and no one was hurt. kumasi: part of the ling a better bay area is keeping everyone healthy.

this morning health officials want to remind you that rsv is it and hospital beds are filling up. luz pena explains what this means now that the holiday season is here. reporter: hospitals across the country are reporting the impact of multiple respiratory viruses hitting the population at the same time. covert, influenza, and rsv are responsible for driving a winter surge that could stress the medical system. >> if you feel like you are coming down with a respiratory infection the most important thing to do is isolate. luz: dr. gabriel ortiz has seen the impacts of these viruses. ahead of the holiday season he is urging the public to vaccinate against the flu and get a covert rooster. -- a covid rooster. >> these viruses are circulating right now. the symptoms are similar to each other, so it can be hard to tell apart. luz: there is no vaccine for

rsv. california is seeing more rsp cases sooner in the season than in 2018, 2019, 2020 20, and 2021. >> we know rsv differs from season to season, and therefore there is differential levels of severity according to season. we have not been able to predict the levels of severity from one season to another. luz: the chief of pediatric pulmonary medicine at children's hospital at stanford, dr. david kornfield, believes more children are getting rsv because they were less exposed to it over the past few years. >> makes sense that when there are so many kids who have not seen the virus at all, how many of them are being infected for the first time, there will be a relatively more infected. luz: both dr. kornfield and dr. ortiz recommend to go back to the basics to keep your family protected this holiday season. >> if you are on a plane i

recommend masking. if you are in the airport i recommend washing your hands frequently, not touching her eyes, nose, or mouth. when you are with your loved ones, if you are eating or drinking together, trying to space out if it is possible. reggie: your voice, your vote. it looks like oakland has a new mayor. zhang tao is declaring victory. new results show tao with a lead over lauren taylor. tao took the lead friday. these two are separated by about 680 votes. tao's campaign released a statement saying, i have never felt more hopeful about oakland's future or more determined to lead the fight for it. i'm excited to get to work building the more affordable, just oakland we know is possible. lauren taylor has not commented, but has planned a news conference for this morning at 10:00. kumasi: hayward city councilmember why usual hobby

will be sworn into the senate as the first muslim and afghan american elected to the body. the 31-year-old will represent district 10. she received endorsements from some political heavyweights, but also faced racist and islamophobia contacts during her run. >> i hope to bring my experiences to the policies we make, to be more inclusive, to think about the most vulnerable community members. that has always been part of my policies. kumasi: she says that as a state senator she will prioritize public safety and small businesses. reggie: the governor's office says it will release $1 billion in state funds to help with homelessness. the governor initially said he would freeze that funding because local leaders were not doing enough to help that population. the governor now says more cities and counties, including some in the bay area, have agreed to step up. that means the money will start flowing this week. the money is supposed to go

toward shelter beds, among other things. kumasi: san francisco leaders are promising an increased police president -- police presence in light of robberies. we showed your two incidents last week. two separate photographers were targeted outside of the palace of fine arts. district two supervisor says more police coverage is being avid -- being added in that area. there will also be sfpd community ambassadors patrolling along chestnut street. lisa: good morning to you. here is live doppler seven, some rain is entering the pacific northwest. icloud's today, but if you are headed out to travel there is rain in texas, louisiana, and florida. the biggest weather news would be here in the pacific northwest. this brings in snow and a bigger system is on the way. temperatures have recovered in much of the northeast, and back

home we are freezing in danville at 32. it is 33 in dublin. 34 around walnut creek. looking at 40 in oakland. just under 40 in san jose, and 34, santa rosa. this one has allowed us to warm up into the 60's. as we look at the trends for the next seven days, is the end of the weekend into next week. that pattern change is still looking like we are going to see it materialize. that would be good news. looking at partly cloudy conditions at times. 65 in oakland. 68 in san jose. the warmest day of the week will be thanksgiving, where temperatures will climb to near 70. the, jobina. jobina: the turkey is cute. hi, everyone. as we approach thanksgiving we his tiow b y thiivat t mat b

he any viri news if you do need to head out this morning. this corridor is our busiest spot at the moment. tracy did dublin, pretty light. antioch to concord, still on time. i will let you know if anything changes. reggie: coming up, why crab season is getting pushed back again. kumasi: the video you will only see on seven. the attempted carjackers who go after a woman at a mission district gas station. reggie: the latest

the magic of the train is more than how it takes us away. it's how it brings us together. kumasi: new developments to share with you this morning. more than 268 people are dead after a 5.6 magnitude earthquake shook indonesia's west java province on monday. the national disaster mitigation agency reports more than 1000 people are injured. authorities are looking for other possible victims beneath

the rubble. that is threatening the area right now. the indonesian president spent monday visiting the areas affected. reggie: police are looking for the attempted carjackers who won after a one at a gas station in san francisco's mission district. the whole thing was caught on video. you see a pickup truck pull up to a gas station along cesar on saturday. a man gets out and approaches this white mercedes, and moments later a second camera shows the man's struggle with a woman for her purse. when she did not let go, another man got out of that truck and hit her. they were not able to steal the car because they could not started. >> you see it all day. i mean, from small stuff of people getting out of their cars quick to get gas and running back, someone's hand is in their window. it is bad out here now. reggie: one expert does not recommend fighting back. he suggests eating gas when there are other people around --

although it does look like there were other people around. kumasi: a 35 euro man is in the hospital after being stabbed in what is being called a random attack. the stabbing happened around 11:20 yesterday morning on lakeshore avenue in oakland. investigators told the times the victim was sitting, drinking coffee when a man stabbed him in the neck. the two did not know each other, apparently. the suspect was arrested a few blocks away and is now undergoing a psychiatric evaluation. reggie: drivers are under arrest following the deadly crash in redwood city that left twin sisters without their parents. police say the 17 and 23-year-old drivers were racing. grace and greg ament died when another car hit there's near finger avenue on november 4. they're twins were also in the car. they survived. investigators say the driver of the car that hit them is only

17. police arrested him on friday. the 23-year-old man he was racing was taken into custody yesterday. both now phase two counts of -- face two counts of murder. kumasi: velasquez has pleaded not guilty to assault and weapons charges in santa clara county. he is charged with shooting at a man accused of sexually abusing his son. now he is asking the court for permission to travel to arizona next weekend to participate in a wrestling event. a judge has not ruled on that request. reggie: commercial crab season has been delayed again after dozens of humpback whales were spotted off the coast. postponing crab season will protect whales from becoming entangled in traps. commercial crab season has been delayed in recent years because climate change has also changed the home pac-12 migration patterns, putting them in fishing zones into the late fall. officials will reevaluate the

waters again december 7. kumasi: more twitter employees are out of a job this morning. the cuts coming from the company's sales department. elon musk sent out notices sunday night after holding a meeting with that department. he mentioned nothing of the layoffs. there is no word on the number of layoffs, but twitter had more than 7000 employees before musk took over. bloomberg says it has received word that the company is now down to about 2700 -- 2750 employees. reggie: congratulations to amy schneider. she is the winner of the jeopardy tournament of champions. kumasi: you saw her take the title and a $250,000 prize here on abc 7. [cheering] >> amy schneider, that is your third win. in this season of the super champions, you are now our

tournament of champions winner. reggie: wow. she seemed genuinely amazed. usually she is cool as a cucumber. kumasi: it is that smile. schneider had to be two other california contestants three times to win the title. in a statement after the show she said she feels amazing and is feeling great. schneider is the show's winningest woman and the first transgender woman to win the tournament of champions. and a great person. reggie: we love her. i guess she did not get any daily doubles, so that did not help her last night. and she still came through. >> when she gets it it is not a big deal. she will just get the next five. i will handle it. reggie: amazing. kumasi: congratulations. lisa: we have had a good stretch of weather, although you might be getting tired of it. we do need a little rinse cycle going on with maybe some of the

pollen, and of course the rainfall. that could be on the agenda. the three in redwood city. it is typically cool in foster city. 38. pacifica quite mild at 54. . 34 in livermore. temperatures still dropping in the north bay. as for today, act to high sun and clouds. that is above average, 65. on the peninsula it has been nice. in the afternoon things begin to warm up. today no different. 65 in san mateo. downtown should see about 62. in the north bay about three to four degrees above average. you can see high clouds from time to time. as we look to the east bay, mid 60's return for you in union city. six to five in fremont.

england, even a couple of degrees warmer. ending in the upper 60's. pretty nice afternoon. the seven-day forecast, we are looking at warmer weather for wednesday, thursday. some 70 degree readings. i think the coast will be well into the 60's. the ridge begins to break down. he could see rain as soon as sunday into monday. breezy conditions and mountain snow. kumasi: the seven things to know this morning. reggie: where sky gazers retreated to this ra

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county will update us on their hospital bed status as they see a surge in rsv and covid cases. doctors say we should go back to the basics to stop the spread. ask innate, washing our hands, and isolating when sick. reggie: san francisco will kick off the holiday shopping season today by showing off improvements at the bart station. you will also notice a large police presence around union square. kumasi: -- lisa: a chilly start, but a mild finish. mostly sunny, a few high clouds. in the 60's. jobina: traffic is light right now. no advisories for the chp. walnut creek. kumasi: america's railroad workers are closer to a strike that could cripple the economy. the two largest freight rail unions failed to reach a contract agreement. if the deal is not reached soon

striking could start on december 5. reggie: we are learning more about the murders of college students in idaho. the new details in today's gma first look. reporter: in thisook, cluesn tho murder mystery as fears grow dee searching for the killer who stabbed four college students to death. >> it is feeling uncertain. reporter: overnight, ethan chapin's family expressing their gratitude for the support from strangers and loved ones. >> your outreach and kind words are profoundly touching. reporter: also this morning, what police are saying about a dog that was found unharmed in the home. >> there was no forced entry and no dog barking. do we think it was someone they knew? >> we don't know if the dog was barking or not. that is part of the ongoing investigation.

reporter: coming up, will have the latest on this urgent investigation. abc news, moscow, idaho. kumasi: an extra-bright meteorite lit up the skies in parts of norway over the weekend. it was so bright local police god calls. good -- i could see that. they tweeted out a message to the public, reassuring them that the norwegian meteor network was part of a -- meteor network confirmed it was part of a meteor shower. a san francisco brewery is preparing to close its san francisco location, planning to expand in the east bay. it posted on instagram that it could not reach a new lease agreement, but has acquired the brand and facility in berkeley. they are getting ready to open a new location in oakland. seller maker says, in all honesty we outgrew the space

along time ago. we have been on the hunt for a larger location for some time. the space in berkeley is just what we need. the taproom will close at the end of december. reggie: why the warriors are getting sued over a failed sponsorship. kumasi: how much more money it is going to cost you to make your thanksgiving dinner here in the bay area. reggie:

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strike continue. how a failed deal between freight rail unions could slow the recovery for some supply chains. kumasi: inflation impacts on the table. which food items will cost you less this thanksgiving. >> good morning, everyone. reggie: i find out -- found out you can buy stove top stuffing for less than two dollars. lisa: you and i had a great experience at safeway. reggie: we found everything we needed, didn't we? lisa: ieaici am so grateful howt down. temperatures are on the chilly side. freezing in danville. 33 in walnut creek. we are also freezing around dublin. fairfield is in the what -- is in the 20's. we are milder by a few degrees. high pressure to build. our morning lows are going to

get modified. they are not going to be so frosty, certainly into wednesday and thursday and we get into peak eating. there are the clouds. upper 50's at 11:00, and as we get toward 1:00, low to mid 60's arrive. a lot of sun, and temperatures in the upper 60's in some of our warmest locations. perhaps fog at the coast later on, and we are getting set for our warmest days to come. reggie: we want to get you updated on the deadly shooting at club q in colorado springs. kumasi: the accused gunman is a 22-year-old man who is facing murder and colorado's equivalent to hate crime charges. five people were killed and 13 others are in the hospital this morning. an army major helped to stop the gunman while a drag performer stomped on him with high heels. what we have learned about the suspect and the heroes who help to stop them. reporter: this morning u.s. army

veteran richard pierro speaking publicly for the first time since police credited him for taking down the gunman in colorado springs, intentionally saving dozens. he was with his wife, daughter, and friend when shots rang out. his combat training in iraq and afghanistan kicked in. >> pinned him against the side and just started -- i think he went for his pistol. either way i've grabbed the pistol from him. reporter: he told another patron to grab the ar 15. >> i kept wailing on him and i told the kid in front of me, kicked him -- one of the performers was walking by and i told him, kick this guy, kick this guy. she took her high heel and stuffed it in his face or head or whatever she could head. reporter: a hero in the eyes of many, but not his own. his daughter's boyfriend among those fatally shot. >> there are five people i could not help, one of which was my --

was family to me. i'm not excited. that guy is alive and my family is not. reporter: the suspect, anderson lee aldrich, facing murder and hate crime charges. he is seen here in an arrest last year, taken into custody for allegedly making bomb threats against his mother. sources telling abc news that was dismissed because his family refused to cooperate. the suspect was due in court monday, but the da tells abc news his injuries were so significant he had to stay in the hospital. abc news, washington. reggie: part of building a better bay area includes making sure everyone is healthy. this morning santa clara health officials will update us on the rise of rsp cases. lena fowler joins us in the newsroom with the recommendations for all of us to stay healthy this holiday season. >> covid, the flu, and rsv are

happening all at once, driving a search that could stress medical system. santa clara county is no exception. today we are expecting an update on the number of hospital beds available in the county. dr. gabriel ortiz is seeing the impacts of these three viruses at zuckerberg san francisco general hospital ahead of the holiday season, with thanksgiving just two days away now. he is urging the public to vaccinate against the flu and get a covid booster if it has been six months since your last covid shot. >> if you are on a plane i recommend masking. if you are in the airport i recommend washing your hands, not touching your eyes, nose, or mouth. when you are with your loved ones if you can ensure everyone is vaccinated that is ideal. if you are eating and drinking together, trying to space out if it is possible. lena: dr. ortiz says it is not

too late to get your booster or flu shot before thanksgiving. the benefits of these vaccines begin to appear in a couple of days. the update from santa clara officials -- abc 7 news. reggie: this morning we are closer to a rail worker strike that threatens to cripple the u.s. economy. the two largest freight rail unions have rejected the latest contract offer. that could push back recovery in supply chains more. jobina: a strike would cost the economy about $2 billion a day. both unions could not agree on a contract, brokered by the biden administration monday. a union representative rejected the proposal. the vote puts more pressure on congress to step in and avoid a stoppage that could hinder coal shipments, shut down passenger rail, and put drinking water at risk. the transportation coalition says a strike will hurt farmers

because of the low water levels in the mississippi river impacting barge traffic. >> a lot of farmers and agricultural strippers are looking for lifelines, because the river is not operating as it normally does. rail is the preferred option, because rail is very well designed to transport heavy commodities long distances as well. aludden h big question mark. jobina: experts say even a short strike could cause delays and congestion, as nearly 30% of u.s. freight is moved by rail. if a deal is not reached soon the stoppage could begin as soon december 5. kumasi: some families in need in the north bay will not have to worry about getting a thanksgiving meal. family outreach in san rafael just held its free annual holiday giveaway. the typical holiday meal is out of reach for many this season.

the staff is saying about 65% of its clients are housed, many are living paycheck-to-paycheck. >> some of our clients are having to make the choice between buying food and paying rent. with the cost of things going up extremely this year, our ability to provide a thanksgiving meal is very meaningful for many of our families. kumasi: volunteers say they have reggie: question -- with inflation at an all-time high, thanksgiving could cost you 20% or than it did last two. abc 7 news visited safeway in san rafael. most things were, no surprise, more expensive, including turkey, milk, celery, carrots, frozen peas, cranberries, heavy whipping cream, pie shells, and pumpkin pie mix.

but some things were actually less than the average in the u.s., including dinner rolls, sweet potatoes, and boxed stuffing. that is your favorite. [laughter] the total for our meal was $88.50. that is about $17 more than the west coast average. kumasi: there is a lot we learned there. reggie: again, the stove top at the safeway was two for four dollars. kumasi: that is nice. still ahead, making san francisco safer. we are going to learn about the push to protect us while we are shopping this season. reggie: one of the best baseball players in the world is in san francisco. good a deal with the giants be closed -- because? lisa: tuesday morning. as we look at the pacific northwest we are going to see rain and snow, but we are protected by high pressure.

a weak system overhead later on today, but the ridges going to build behind it and we are going to stay dry -- not through the entire weekend. 41 in hayward. 35 in the north bay. upper 20's in the east bay valleys by the delta. he was a look at the high clouds through the afternoon, but still a lot of sunshine. temperatures are going to stay in that range of two to five degrees above average. tomorrow that bridge -- that ridge begins to build. upper-level winds are offshore. that is why it has been so mild. current wave heights are low, but we do have a beach hazard statement tomorrow into friday, with a rope -- where the waves will increase. it will be tempting to head to the shoreline with that mild weather. highs today from the mid 60's in fremont, upper 60's in the north bay. here is a look at the next couple of days. we are dry, we are warmer into

thursday and friday, then to sunday at looks like we want to bring in this system. it does not seem like it is going to make it, but as we get into monday, tuesday, it looks like much of the state will be impacted. certainly some good news, and we hope that does verify. jobina: if you are someone that relies on the bay bridge, what -- i want to let you know the metering lights came on. it is moving. we will start with a live look at the richmond-san rafael bridge. that is also moving. everything is this morning. same thing in oakland. i will make this update quick view, because highway four to the maze is your only slow spot at the moment. antioch to hercules is 30

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kumasi: welcome back, everyone. today bart will celebrate major improvements to the powell street station. gioia rodriguez is live in the newsroom with what you can expect to see. gloria: they have made some improvements to the station just in time for the holiday shopping season. these upgrades are meant to improve writers' experience and sense of safety. ♪ san francisco is known for its world-class holiday spirit, with music, lights, and decorations. but many will remember last holiday season when dozens of people robbed stores in union square. it is an image city officials are eager to put to rest. officials are promising plenty of police presence, and an update -- upgraded arch street -- upgraded bart station.

selling new led lighting throughout the station and new glass barriers around entry points. >> the men and women in our department are very committed to our writers being safe and shoppers being safe, and making this a great experience. >> overall i like bart. bart has been convenient. gloria: other improvements include illuminated sealing artwork, and new signage. that event starts today at noon. the funding came from a variety of ways, such as california proposition funds, san francisco county transportation authority proposition k funds, and also a partnership with municipal transportation agency. kumasi: two parents are raising awareness about a rare disorder that can cause deadly brain damage. their daughter suffers from sanfilippo syndrome. as is a form of childhood

dementia. faith abubey talks to parents trying to find a cure. eight: sadie's instagram page is filled with most kids's dreams. trips to a pepper pig themepark, and acorn pit. >> she is the happiest kid, so it is hard knowing at some point she will not be able to do those things. faith: sadie was diagnosed with sanfilippo syndrome, the rare metabolic disorder essentially slowly poisoning her. >> when a child gets this disease they do not make enough enzyme and a toxic substance builds up. with portions of a material called helper and snow for -- heparin sulfate. faith: one of the side effects is childhood dementia. this pediatrician says it can severely affect the brain.

affecting their ability to talk, walk, and feed themselves. meaning that many peak in their development skills around three to six years old. >> the prognosis is devastating. i lived through this with my own child. the average life expectancy for children with the most common form of sanfilippo syndrome is 15 years old. >> no parent should be told that. and no parent should be told there is nothing we can do, there is no treatment, no cure. faith: because sanfilippo is so rare, there is limited funding and resources. patients like ashley and dr. o'neil, now trying to fill the void by rallying support for a cure. >> you can't lose hope. faith: faith abubey, abc news, washington. kumasi: one of the biggest free agents in baseball is in san francisco. aaron judge set the american league record for home runs with 62 this season with the yankees.

any analysts believe the giants are among the favorites to land a judge. judge grew up in london and went to school at fresno state. it may take up to $40 million a season to sign judge. reggie: the warriors face a second lawsuit over their sponsorship of ftx crypto company collapsed earlier this month. ftx's founder is also named in the suit. it accuses the nba champions of wrongfully -- of wrongfully promoting ftx. it said the team and other finance depicted ftx as a safe way to invest in crypto. the team is not commenting on pending litigation. pier 39 officially lights up for the holidays tonight. kristin spencer will be there for the kickoff to the tree lighting disco moments every half hour from 5:00 to 10:00. it will be a light show synchronized the christmas music.

this is video of last year's tree. this comes from carlton christmas trees. tree lighting musical moments runs every night through january 8. it is a real treat. kumasi: i love that. >> sorry, you said christian spencer. >> that i? reggie: did i say christian spencer? i did say that. kumasi: i said it once. reggie: also, christian slater. [laughter] and spencer christian will be there. >> good for him. reggie: forward and backward. sorry, spencer. >> he will be here. kumasi: i think he just said -- he smiled. i was like, i think i said christian. [laughter] thanks, aaron. >> i get call my daughter's name too. reggie: i get called jesse.

i guess it kind of sounds like reggie? >> you could be hsa. reggie: i could be, could night? lisa: let's do it. in morning, everybody. there is a look at the pacific northwest, or they are finally going to get some rain. it has been dry for a while. we will stay dry for the next couple of days through part of the holiday weekend. it is freezing in novato. 36 in fremont. 28 by the delta. and closer to the bay, milder. palo alto is cold at 34 degrees. we are slightly warmer in the north bay. a couple of degrees cooler on the coast. north winds keeping us mild to above average. a preview here where the sun and high clouds will be with us again. the warmest weather will be thanksgiving. even the day after will be pleasant on friday.

and looking at showers to return sunday into monday. high temperatures today should be in the low to mid 60's. we are above that again with 65 in fremont. on the peninsula, coming to the mid 60's this afternoon. as we get into tomorrow and friday we get some pretty good wave energy along the coast for a beach hazard statement, but in terms of thanksgiving it is going to be nice. the morning lows will be milder, with some upper 30's to upper 40's. 10:00 we are in the mid 50's to mid 60's. at 1:00 we are well into the 60's. even the coast. some 70's in our warmest inland valley. the temperatures trail off into the weekend. clouds thickened, breeze kicks up, and getting some rain. kumasi: thank you, lisa. we want to tell you about this if you are planning to stay inside.

-- inside for black friday, because hulu has a deal. if you are new or an eligible returning subscriber you can get all of the tv shows, films, originals for $1.99 a month for a year. it does have a short window. the deal lasts through monday, november 28. you can go to abc7news.com. reggie: next, would you be comfortable if there was just one pilot on your next flight? the push right now for airlines to remove copilots from the cockpit. kumasi: where the lights of the kumasi: where the lights of the the magic of the train is more than how it takes us away. it's how it brings us together.

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reggie: it is the time of year where we start to put up christmas trees, but one tree in

germany is breaking records. the 147-foot tall tree is made up of 1000 smaller trees. it is covered in 48,000 lights and topped with a 13-foot tall angel. the tree is going to stay put at the city market until the end of december. kumasi: a holiday favorite is making a comeback to the exploratorium. the exhibition called "glow" highlights are from six creators. >> at the exploratorium arts have always been part of our mission. we seek out artists who look to connect to science and make science accessible to people in a different way. a great power of the arts is when someone feels a science concept is not approachable to them. maybe if there is an arts experience, that can be more inviting. kumasi: you can reserve your tickets at exploratorium.edu. lisa: good morning to you.

maybe you're heading out of town, going up north, or to seattle? it is where the weather will be the worst. we are getting a rain and snow makes the next few days here. maybe a few showers in florida. 50's for most across the center of the nation. back to our neck of the woods, lots of 60's. 70's in southern california. a couple of weeks systems are sl clouds, what are still dry. that is going to change, though. we have our warmest days thanksgiving and the day after. eight saturday and sunday, even monday you can see the rainfall potential increases across the entire state. hopefully we will get precipitation, but timing is everything, right? we will be looking at not only the morning lows getting modified, but those milder and -- milder afternoons slated for thanksgiving and friday. kumasi: inflation, impacting the

cost of your thanksgiving dinner. but there are some ways you can save. reggie: then, the race to be oakland's next mayor may finally be finished. the candidate declaring victory as they take the lead in the vote counting. kumasi: we are tracking the investigation into the mass shooting in colorado springs. officials identify a man credited with dozens of lives is speaking for the first time. reggie: first, a live look5:55

>> building a better bay area. moving forward, finding solutions. this is abc 7 news. kumasi: the man who may have saved dozens and the colorado nightclub shooting is speaking for the first time. why he says he is no hero. reggie: hospital beds are filling up as cases of the flu,

rsv, and covid rise. the recommendations from local officials to stay healthy. kumasi: an oakland's own amy schneider adding another jeopardy winner to her ledger, waking up as the winner of the tournament of champions. reggie: you would think at this point she is such a winner -- she genuinely seemed touched by it. i liked that. kumasi: let's start with the check of our forecast with lisa. lisa: we are in a repeat performance where it is deja vu day after day. we will mix this up. the subtle changes come today. more dramatic as we get into the day before thanksgiving as high pressure begins to build. as we end the holiday weekend will be looking at some wet weather headed our way. looking at rain and the pacific northwest. high clouds but a mild day today.

numbers this morning are a couple degrees milder than yesterday but it is still cold. look that freezing in nevada. 29 by fairfield. 39 in san jose. there is a look at a couple of degrees milder in spots. mid-60's by noon. kumasi: this morning there is new information about the deadly mass shooting at a colorado springs lgbtq nightclub called club q. the men who stop the accused shooter is speaking for the first time and we are learning more about the victims. jobina: the man who stopped the accused gunman and possibly saved thousands of lives says he is no hero. he is an army veteran who says his training kicked in. richard fierro was at club q with his wife, daughter, and friend when the shooting began.