th eves tus ay .an wrappiholiy travel. how many people flew through the airport for thanksgiving. >> and cyber monday spending. even with high inflation, how much americans are expected to dish out on products today. reggie: i already brought -- bought presents for the kids, it is done. >> how about presents for you? >> serve yourself first and then see what kind of giving is available after that. you know how they say on the airplane to put on your mast first. good morning, everybody. some cold air, we have a chilly

air mass our way. a look at live doppler 7, maybe a quick burst of snow in the mountains. right now, temperatures are too chilly. 37 in santa clara, upper level winds that really have the atmosphere mixed into the north bay. 39 in mountain view.52 in santa. napa, 38. big difference with the influence of those winds. anywhere from almost 20-20 two degrees warmer in the north bay and a little warmer, about seven degrees warmer in the inland valley. later on tonight, you're really going to feel the chill. highest today will be in and around 60 degrees for most of us with sunny skies. wind picking up through the morning, through the afternoon. 5, 10 degrees cooler today and we will talk about when the rain arrives coming up. reggie: back to work at school today after that long holiday weekend for a lot of you. here is a live look at sfo.

5 million people passed through over the thanksgiving holiday. across the country, aaa expected more than 54 million to travel 50 miles or more for thanksgiving despite record high -- races. as many of the return, you encountered packed roads and slow traffic. >> 3, 4 hours. >> we just passed a couple of accidents and i would just say people, be safe, take your time. we will get there together. reggie: this travel season was on pace to be the third busiest since they started tracking in 2000. >> as many of you return to work, you might be trying to find some deals in cyber monday and stores are offering some pretty good discounts. the key is knowing what to buy and what to wait for. what you need to know if you're looking to do some shopping today. >> cyber monday spending is expected to top $11 billion

today with the deepest discounts on televisions, laptops, and beauty products this year. as for larger purchases, this thursday, december 1 is when appliances are expected to be at their lowest price, averaging 18% off at most retailers. a huge factor looming over the holiday season is inflation at a 40 year high right now. the federal reserve has raised interest rates six times this year to cool the economy and bring down spending, putting pressure on retailers to sell as much if they can now. >> they know that their budget is being eaten up by their heating bill, rent, these necessity grocery purchases. so the pressure is on for them to compete with each other and offer the richest deal possible. >> to cope with higher prices, many shoppers are turning to flexible payment plans. according to one estimate, buy now-pay later payments increased

by 78% compared to the previous week. for reference, americans spent more than $9 billion shopping online, a 2% increase from last year and higher than forecasted. reggie: developing news in china, the largest protest in decades have intensified as citizens demand an end to covid restrictions. some demanding the country president stepped down. >> the calls are growing as people grow more and more upset over china's zero-tolerance covid policy. protesters attacking police, authorities in at least eight cities trying to stop demonstrations. in shanghai, police struggled with opposition for hours, taking away a busload of protesters. >> it is unimaginable that they would try to resolve the issue by backing down, changing

policy. >> fueling the protests, an apartment building fire that killed 10 people in a western city. residents say covid restrictions slowed the emergency response, something the chinese government denies. the bbc is condemning the arrest and beating of one of its photographers covering the protests. they are rejecting claims he was arrested to protect them from covid. >> it is a somber anniversary in san francisco, 44 years since the assassinations of the supervisor and mayor, both shot by a supervisor at city hall from november 27, 1970 eight. the lgbtq community and its allies gathered to reflect last night and it was a similar scene just a week earlier in the wake of the deadly shooting at an lgbtq nightclub in colorado springs. >> it is terrible, just outrageous that it is still

happening. >> what is going on right now is too much hate. what happened that club q, he started such a beautiful quality community. i want to make sure that keeps happening. >> right now, we have our abc 7 originals documentary on demand for you to watch anytime. it tells the entire story of what led up to the 1978 murders and the trial, and the infamous twinkie defense. if you don't already have the app, you can download for apple tv. just search abc 7 in your device store. reggie: san francisco police have reportedly identified the man arrested for hijacking a minibus and smashing into at least 10 cars. this happened friday night in the mission district. the suspect assault of the

driver and then took control of the bus and drove about a mile, hitting cars along the way. as you can see, the driver typed call 911 on the bus's ticker. the suspect is in jail facing morerges including several felonies. >> hope you enjoyed the mild weather over the weekend. 70 yesterday, down around where the niners were. today, at least 5-10 degrees cooler. we've got a cold front bringing in a dry air mass and much colder readings throughout the day today. gusty wind going to settle in over the next couple of days. 43 in oakland, so where the wind is mixing the atmosphere, low to mid 50's. 36 in napa. here's a look at the current wind or the wind wean expecal

there ramp-up out of the northwest. you can see the colors here, over 25 miles per hour. stronger than that throughout the afternoon and as they dial back, we will bring in that cold, cold air for overnight into tuesday and wednesday. this is thursday and friday, anywhere from a half-inch top words of two inches up in sonoma county. welcoming the rain and the chilly temperatures that are going to stick around. 60 for a high, 61 in oakland. some high clouds around but overall, you will need the heavier jacket and try to find that umbrella in the next few days. >> thank you. you're starting here with a live look at at the san mateo bridge. clear conditions right now for the commute and no advisories coming in from the chp. great news if you do need to head out the door this morning. those headlights are traveling southbound for you. then, we will wrap up here with the drive times, pretty much

standard for that drive, 42 minutes. reggie: thank you. porch pirates. where the bay area ranks. kumasi: taking on transit. how much the city of oakland is hoping to use on improvements for public transportation. reggie: putting the most listened to artist into a personalized music event. kumasi:

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the magic of the train is more than how it takes us away. it's how it brings us together. kumasi: this morning, health experts are warning holiday travel and large gatherings could be leading to a rise in cases of covid, rsv and the flu. we've already been seeing a spike over the past few weeks. elizabeth has more on what we can all do to stay healthy. >> with wait times hours long, some urgent care centers are overflowing with theatrical patients. about 70% of the country's estimated 40,000 pediatric hospital beds are currently in use. health experts say decreased

immunity may be one contribute in factor to the seasons early spike in pediatric respiratory virus infections. >> a lot of virus circulating communities. some of the busiest travel days in the last few years and all mitigations have been lifted, so people need to be on the lookout. >> some hospitals already overwhelmed with multiple respiratory illnesses, as flu cases are also on the rise. >> child after child, we are getting the swab and the test is coming back positive for the flu. >> more than half of u.s. states are experiencing high or very high flulike activity. meantime, the cdc reports covid-19 deaths are still averaging more than 2000 per week. nearly 70% of americans have received the initial doses of the vaccine, but only 12% have gotten the updated twister. vaccines will help everyone move on from the pandemic. >> it is incredibly important as we head into the holidays for people to update their immunity,

hit the new vaccine, get the flu shot. it is a great way to stay safe and healthy. >> he also recommends basic respiratory hygiene, such as avoiding those who are sick, washing your hands, and cleaning surfaces. reggie: iranian state media calling for the u.s. to be kicked out of the world cup. the demand coming after the u.s. soccer federation changed to iranian flag on the social media platforms to show support for protesters in iran. the post show the flag without the emblem in the middle which is considered to be a symbol of allah. iran and the u.s. face off tomorrow in the world cap. >> jay leno has returned to the stage to perform after he mysteriously burned in a garage fire earlier this month. he performed at a southern california comedy club for a sold-out show last night. the comedian is also an avid car collector and was reportedly working on one of his cars when

flames broke out in the garage. he underwent a skin graft surgery and was released from the burn center about a week and a half later. reggie: oakland city councilmembers will discuss how to start spending $209 million in transit grant money. it will be used for improvements in west oakland and include areas near howard terminal where the a's want to build a new ballpark. while none of the projects is directly related to that terminal deal, and partner reports some worry the city will prioritize projects that might sweeten the deal get the ballpark. kumasi: san francisco may the top of the list yet again for the worst metro cities for porch pirates. this is the third time the city area of san francisco, open, and san jose has topped the list for package staff.

the runners-up for the most stolen packages, seattle, tacoma, washington, austin, texas, and hartford connecticut. reggie: in new area code will be coming to california today to overlay the existing 209 which does include portions of allegheny county. it is an area with high demand. if you live in the impacted area, you could be a sign that new area code. existing phone numbers will stay the same. so while we all wait for spotify to come out, there is a personalized music festival lineup. >> all you need to do is go online, signing, and then it will make this, a lineup of the artists that you have been listening to in a festival format. so you get to choose from the last four weeks of the last six months or you can choose all time.

reggie: that is l.a. twilight. >> holograms. you know how i feel about that. good morning, everybody. hope you are ready for a little that of a chill. we are ending november on a cold and dry note here locally. maybe a little bit osnth sierra nevada but as december arrives, it is all about to return to an unsettled weather pattern. some very cold air up to the north here, beginning to descend down into california, and that will allow for breezy wind and

then the cold air to make it into your neighborhood with wind backing off and bringing some frosty conditions. it is 50 in san bruno. looking at the atmosphere, about 1000 feet. 52 santa rosa, 40 in san rafael. even livermore, three degrees milder. you are going to begin to feel that if you are spending any time at the bay. cold, frosty mornings tomorrow and wednesday. rain arriving thursday, friday, and perhaps sticking around. there is a look at that thursday, friday system. that means we get into saturday looking like more rain is heading our way.

how much? is looking like a statewide event. this forecast model wants to bring in about two inches. sonoma county coast, maybe a half inch. definitely some good news. about 60 downtown, 59 in fremont. the seven-day forecast dry, cold the next few days and rain arriving thursday, keeping the pattern wet for the weekend. kumasi: coming up, the seven things to know this morning. reggie: work out hack? the big benefits you get with just a little bit of exercise. kumasi:

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cyber monday. the top spending day online in 20 22 after mastercard reported black friday sales were up 12% from last year. reggie: tonight is the official lighting of the castro holiday tree. san francisco's mayor and other officials will be there.r five,n what we're used to with gusty wind along the coast. >> number six, a crash in berkeley that is going to slow you down. speeds sitting around 29 miles per hour. kumasi: number seven, president biden has started to lift economic sanctions on venezuela including giving chevron a permit to restart oil sales in the country. the move could help to bring down gas prices. reggie: a cruise ship passengers who fell overboard was rescued after spending nearly 15 hours in the middle of the ocean. >> in this morning's first look,

cruise ships survival story. new details emerging about a cruise ship passenger who is lucky to be alive after falling overboard, spending nearly 15 hours lost at sea without a life jacket. >> is a testament to his will to live. to be treading water upwards of 15 hours is simply incredible. >> overnight, good morning america speaking to the coast guard search-and-rescue coordinator. >> there was 7000 miles of ocean we had to search, roughly the same size as massachusetts. we launched a coast guard helicopter out of air station lawrence. a 40 foot response out of station venice, and one of our many airplanes out of mobile. >> we will have much more on this miracle on the high seas coming up at 7:00 a.m. kumasi: if you fly frontier

airlines, you can no longer contact the customer service department by phone. the airline confirmed it shut down phone lines so going forward you can only contact frontier online, through live chat, on the company website, on the mobile lab, or on social media. instead of being on hold before talking to a human, you will now deal with a chat bot before you get through to a real person. reggie: just over a month since elon musk takes over twitter and we are learning half of its top advertisers have pulled out of the platform. 50 of the top 100 advertisers accounted for nearly $2 billion on twitter since 2020. some of the companies paused including pfizer, audi, general mills and general motors. this comes of the company is planning to launch a new multicolored verification system this week. companies would have a gold check mark, government officials would get a great one, and a

blue check mark would be for people who pay dollars per month, even if they aren't celebrities. musk has said twitter will manually authenticate all verifications before the system goes live. kumasi: some health experts are recommending a different type of snack this holiday season. exercise snacks. short, vigorous exercises that last hundred minutes. a study published this year shows that short exercises performed 3-8 times throughout the day can significantly reduce the negative impact of doing nothing. experts say exercise snacks can be as simple as a brisk-paced walk, some squats, or lunches. why are they called snacks? reggie: why do we have to associate it with food? kumasi: the snack is the exercise. reggie: that is the treat. the exercises the trick. preventing catalytic converter theft. kumasi: and high wire rescue.

a small plane, and power lines. the tough conditions the crew faced overnight. reggie: it is almost 5:25.

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for the day. kumasi: sippy cup recall. why officials are warning of a possible lead poisoning hazard related to these bottles and cups. reggie: one of the new facilities in san francisco is already closed. who is stepping into have to pay for the repairs. reggie: decadent display. five flavors. we are taking a look at the new offers. reggie: you miss today krispy kreme the other day. we didn't order them, we just been the story on them that i do expect we will get them. kumasi: ok, everything is fine. i was going to say -- i leave for two days. good morning, everyone, it is monday, november 28. reggie: a check on the weather with lisa. lisa: monday morning, and it feels pretty mild because the waves have been picking up. it is in the upper 3s, whiold, . 40 down around the south bay. half moon bay, some readings in the 50's. 50 in the city, so the upper

level wind will be making themselves felt later on today. you can see how mild it is to start off. it is going to feel quite chilly. 20 to 40 miles per hour, the wind gusts in the upper elevations. we stayed in the 50's. just a few 60's here, few and far between. we will be looking at the beginning of a much colder weather regime. kumasi: let's take a live look right now at sfo. if your holiday guests waited to head home, today is considered one of the best days to travel because yesterday was a lot more crowded. we saw a steady line of cars dropping passengers off. the tsa is saying more than 2.5 million people were screened at airports yesterday, almost as much as 2019 before the

pandemic. despite the crowds, people said that it was smooth sailing. >> so far i think this has been pretty tame. >> happening now, cyber monday is here. despite inflation reaching a 40 year high, experts say that spending is going to top $11 billion today. lena howland is live if you're looking for those deals. >> cyber monday is all about knowing what divide today. you will want to stay away from high ticket items like mattresses and furniture because better deals can be found on president's day. americans spend more than $9 billion shopping online this year, a 2% increase than last year and higher than forecasted. still, cyber monday spec and is expected to top $11 billion today with the deepest discounts expected to be on televisions,

laptops, and the product this year. i made inflation to cope with higher prices, many shoppers are turning to flexible payment plans. according to one estimate, buy now-pay later payments increased by 70% on black friday compared to the previous week. >> cyber monday roots are intact. anything that is tech-related that you did not differ that you want, cyber monday is the time to get it. >> keep in mind a huge factor looming over the holiday season is inflation at a 40 year high right now. cool the economy and bring down spending. as for larger purchases, this thursday is when appliances are expected to be at the lowest price, averaging 18% off at most retailers. kumasi: 500 san mateo residents

are getting a special kit to prevent catalytic converter theft. a unique serial number on the catalytic converter. there are also stickers to put on to deter thieves from taking it in the first place. san mateo county says that thieves stole more than 10,000 catalytic converters across california between july of 2021 and june of this year. reggie: students at the university of idaho are returning to campus for the first time since four of their classmates were brutally murdered at an off-campus home. no one has been arrested and we are learning more about the anxiety that is crippling that community. >> of the community is really gripped by fear this morning as students and faculty returned to campus from holiday break. officials say they are seeing an increase of 911 calls for unusual circumstances or even welfare checks and a local

locksmith says they have been getting 50 calls per day from people wanting deadbolts installed in their homes. >> is justin yeary feeling. just feel better knowing that somebody has been apprehended. >> it has been two weeks since the murders. no murder weapon has been found, no arrest has been made. investigators have not even revealed a motive or if they think there was just one or multiple suspects here. the university of idaho is offering remote learning for students who don't want to return to campus. they've also increased police patrols around campus as well. kumasi: right now, the fourth-largest city in the countries under a boil water advisory. this is coming after houston's main water purification plant impacts 2.3 million customers. authorities are asking residents to boil tapwater for at least

two minutes before consuming it. they are also urging people to consume bottled water if that is not possible. some schools have already canceled because of the emergency. greg abbott says the state is ready to help and the earliest that the city expects for this order to be lifted is tomorrow morning. reggie: schools and one part of maryland are closed after a small plane crashed into a transmission tower. more than 120 thousand customers are without power because of the damage. a pilot and his passenger were rescued. they survive this impact. they were trapped for hours, dangling 100 feet above the ground. firefighters climbed the tower in pouring rain to get them to safety. >> each time we learned a little bit more which is how we knew why we had to take the different steps when we did. slow, methodical. reggie: the victims have been taken to the hospital and the faa is investigating the collision.

kumasi: a group of kayakers is safe after a water rescue. >> we are going to fly over the land and i will get you guys out, ok? kumasi: the fire department requested the sheriff's helicopter to help pull the kayakers to safety on saturday. a bystander says the four kayakers were being swept out to sea. the two adults and two kids were rescued and then flown to safety in the lawsons landing area. new details, a trash fire caused major damage to japan town according to the chronicle. it happened yesterday afternoon. firefighters were able to quickly put out the flames. the facility was temporarily closed at the time of the fire. the cause is under investigation. reggie: san francisco's brand-new high-tech bathroom kiosk is broken.

the closure comes less than a week after the new, sleek public restroom was unveiled. the bathroom broke down on friday and they are now working to get back up and running. a french media company has agreed to pay for the public toilets and maintain them in exchange for allowing them to install advertising kiosks in the downtown area. 20 five of them will be operational throughout the city in the next 45 years. it appears the city of san jose is getting a real economic boost from the world cup. soccer fans have been turning out in droves for world cup watch parties. local businesses to say event by the earthquakes, local businesses, and the downtown association have brought together the square anyway the city has not seen since before the pandemic. one manager says he has seen sales quadruple since the start of the tournament. another large crowd is expected when team usa resumed action tomorrow against iran. kumasi:rimepelen

g esda how to spot fakerganions. first, a check of the weather with lisa. lisa: a cold front spreading a few showers of their extreme northern california. maybe a little snow flurry activity in the mountains. it is going to bring in much colder air. the wind out ahead of it, keeping san francisco, nevada, even santa rosa on the mild side. not as cold, mid 40's across the bay. this afternoon, you will feel the change. we will have breezy wind, not as gusty, but tomorrow, mid to upper 50's, these are the high temperatures into wednesday. remember, the overnight lows dropping out into the 20's in some areas. we could see some records and as we get into your thursday, here

comes a little piece of moisture that is going to make for a wary -- very wintery feeling around here. we will see rain all the way into southern california. three feet, forefeet, certainly some good news to were the end of the workweek. the mildest forecast, dropping anywhere from about seven to 10 degrees today. jobina: good morning, everyone. beginning in berkeley where a crash we were following has cleared. the problem is you are facing a large backup. your speeds through the corridor are going to be around 12 miles per hour right now. that westbound traffic is off ty

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reggie: with thanksgiving behind us, the holiday shopping season is in full swing. san francisco businesses say shoppers are returning to union square but there are still some concerns about safety. how people are feeling and the crime that is bringing back some memories from last year. >> it is. many shoppers say they feel safer than previous years when the covid-19 pandemic and crime really affected everything. but holiday thieves are still out there and some are calling for more police in the area.

union square appears to be bustling this holiday season. one san francisco cabdriver tells abc 7 he has been taking more riders compared last year. many believe there's more foot traffic, even more ice skaters compared to 2020 and 2021. this, after smash and grab robberies targeting high-end retailers rock the city in 2021. saturday, four people getting out of a gray sedan, and then robbing a camera store at gunpoint, taking off with nearly $180,000 in the whitman. abc 7 first showing you that surveillance video. the san francisco police chief has assured the public of additional safety measures in the area, but managers say that they still would like to see more police in the area. >> more proper ways of safety, i guess. >> i know that we had a rough time last year with all of those

is going on. but i think the people, they feel the anxiety that is going on, but they want try to open their hearts, put a smile on their face. just try to get in the spirit of things. dark out some shoppers say they do feel safe compared to last year when there was a lot of insecurity. many retailers also have their own in-store, private security in some store employees told abc 7 off-camera that foot traffic has been pretty steady since black friday, but that sales could be stronger. higher inflation cost making it tough for many families this holiday season. kumasi: thank you. the biden administration has started to ease sanctions on venezuela. a controversial move seen by some as an effort to bring down gas prices. chevron has been given a six-month hyacinth to pump oil in the country. the biden administration denies the changes to bring down oil prices but says it is a move to foster democracy in the country. republicans in washington have

criticized the decision, saying companies should focus on domestic oil production instead. reggie: stainless steel bottles are being recalled because of the possible lead poisoning. the bottom base of these green items can break off, exposing eight. that contains lead. more than 10,000 of them have been sold from january 2020 through september of this year. if you have one, you can contact green sprouts for a refund. no injuries have been reported. kumasi: whole foods is taking lobster off of the menu. the grocery giant says that it will stop selling them at hundreds of stores across america. representatives say that lobster fishing is no longer considered sustainable because of the declining populations. environmental groups also worry that lobster traps are a hazard to whales. the governor of maine says whole foods is following misguided environmental propaganda. in response, whole foods says it

is committed to working with suppliers, fisheries, and advocacy groups. reggie: tomorrow is giving tuesday, a day that encourages people to donate for charity. there are also some bad actors trying to scam folks. reena roy has some tips to help you sort through all of this. reena: americans mailboxes, emails and phones are filled with appeals asking for donations. there are roughly one .5 million charitable organizations in the u.s., so how can you make sure that a charity is legitimate? experts say you should check to see if the charity is an organization and if they have an employer id number. >> you can go to the irs website resource like charity navigator and you can enter the organization's name, but you can enter its tax id, which will give you a very specific profile, and that will confirm if the organization is a valid charity. >> ticket organization is asking you to make a donation in cash

or by gift card, that might be a sign it is not a legitimate charity. it is safer to donate by credit card or check. if you get a phone call from someone, don't let the caller rush into anything. >> don't give your credit card information over the phone. >> it is also a good idea to check have a charity will use intonation. >> the main thing you want to look for is what the organization's mission is, what their model is. if they have a proven track record in delivering on that mission. >> checked the website to see what percentage of money donated goes to their charitable work. >> typically look for 70% or more to be allocated toward programs. >> for donors, doing a little research. >> that is why it is so important that you give with your heart what you also give with your head and do a little bit of due diligence before you give. kumasi: there is one place that you can get a free christmas tree this year.

it is the stanislaus national forest. permits are being issued at no cost because removing a treehouse to reduce the wildfire risk each permit allows you to take out the two trees that are no taller than 20 feet. you can cut pine, fir, or cedar but no hardwood trees like aspen or oak. you have to bring your own tools like gloves, a sock, ropes and tarp. reggie: that sounds like work. kumasi: that sounds like work, but also an adventure. reggie: that is a positive. kumasi: for somebody who knows what they are doing. reggie: not me. kumasi: three weeks after releasing its thanksgiving ice cream flavor, solid straw is out with its holiday series. reggie: they have five flavors and i have some questions. so here they are. i'll wait. despite -- spiked eggnogg,

gingerbread cookie do, peppermint, and the great cookie swap. what is it? my question, what is it? you can get all five for $85. the holiday series is available now. kumasi: that is something i wanted to look up. i am here for the eggnog. who is this? i don't know how to pronounce it. reggie: i don't know what that is. is that someone's name? kumasi: i wonder, and what is the story, because i love some eggnog. reggie: we will have answers. kumasi: it is always good, though. these are some really good flavors. all of them are really good. we have to get these. i think we should try them.

reggie: we will call in at the last second that day. lisa: good morning, everybody. we have cold air coming into play today on the heels of a system that is bringing in some rain to the pacific northwest. already kicking up the wind here locally. that is a lie for temperatures to be warmer this morning, so we are going to do a switch. a warmer morning, cooler afternoon. hayward is in the mid 40's. this is how much milder it is. anywhere from a degree to nearly 20 degrees warmer. nevada is a typically cool place that drops off near freezing every morning, but not the case today. all very gusty, anywhere from 10-40 miles per hour. we are dry, much colder, maybe a

few records for the early mornings on tuesday and wednesday. the cold air stays in place. we bring our exclusive storm impact scale into play for thursday, friday, and possibly through next weekend. so here is the dry air carving the way for what is going to be a chilly week ahead. a moderate atmospheric river sets of thursday and friday. we are talking about one or two inches statewide, and that break on saturday. sunday looks like more rain. grab a heavier jacket even though you may not feel like you need it this morning. sunny skies, some high clouds. if you are in san rafael, 61. it is going to take all day to get there and we will look for temperatures to be quite cold, getting into winter storm watches and warnings for the end of the week, so pretty exciting. definitely need the rain. reggie: concerns about water quality. a decade-long debate. kumasi: the event that is hoping

to bridge those co-cultures. to bridge those co-cultures. reggie: how the the magic of the train is more than how it takes us away. it's how it brings us together.

kumasi: welcome back. soccer fans around the bay area are wrapped up in world cup fever. san francisco's union square is apparently the place to be. the recreation department along with street soccer usa had a full watch party to watch matches over the weekend. >> we saw that they were showing the game yesterday so we thought it would be a good -- you know, a good opportunity to watch the game. >> the event as a part of the traveling world cup village, a series of watch party tell that iconic location throughout the city. if you want to go to some of the

upcoming parties, just rsvp online. reggie: two bay area organizations teaming up for a celebration of food, culture, and solidarity. holding the first ever abc cookout. abc is short for asian and black communities, aforetioods morl wi unirsal urfraceptan commu>> you're brine co-communities together to build real relationships. have real conversations, and address real problems that faced both our communities. we are doing this over good food and good times. >> we have 70 things, in our community that we love. we love food, we love football, we love our community and kids. we did this to bring both our communities together and solidarity. reggie: the first 300 kids got to eat free thanks to food trucks and vendors who took part in the event. kumasi: the 49ers are giving

back to students and semi-clear. the team's gifting nearly 5000 kids the book "name jar." the defensive lineman will be talking about the book at eight an assembly -- an assembly. the team bought the books from a black-owned bookstore in oakland. it is part of the reefer justice program. reggie: the holiday tree will be lit. mayor london breed and other leaders will be in attendance. it kicks off the holiday shopping season for local businesses in the neighborhood. appearances are expected. i always loved that tree. lisa: good morning, everyone. a pattern change already arriving with wet rain and a little bit of snow. and for the bay area, windy conditions at the coast. the cooler day today.

temperatures just in the low 60's, and getting even colder in the tuesday and wednesday. southern california is mild but the forecast headlines allowing for the breezy and cooler started the day so it feels warmer. by the afternoon, five to 10 degrees cooler. cold and frosty for tuesday and wednesday. could see some record lows, and look at that. thursday and friday getting into the winter spirit with some snow, and even rain, generous rain in the valley. here is a look tuesday. by wednesday, we increase the clouds and look what is knocking on the door. by wednesday night, most certainly need the umbrellas. details on how much rain and snow we are expecting coming up. >> decking the halls of the white house. a look at the holiday theme revealed by the first lady this morning. reggie: what we are learning about the rush to get home that

so many of you are doing. kumasi: new information about the suspect arrested for hijacking a minibus and taking on a destructive drive through san francisco. reggie: first, a live look outside. it is now 5:57.

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>> building a better bay area, moving forward, finding solutions, this is abc 7 news. kumasi: now at 6:00, violent clashes getting more intense over china's zero covid policy. what demonstrators are demanding from the government. reggie: a live look at sfo. it is one of the best days to travel after thanksgiving. how many people made their way through the airport. kumasi: even with inflation high, americans are expected to spend big today. reggie: i feel like there is a divide on this table, look how beautiful and bright this is. we are muted colors. [laughter] i have to ease my way back in.

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