today is megamonday. the third busiest shopping day of the year. and bryan stow's family is still hopeful. how the injured giants fan celebrated christmas. >> and a live look outside at the golden gate bridge. it's monday, december 26th, "today in the bay."

very good morning, everyone. the time is 4:30. i'm jon kelley. >> he is back in the house. great to see you. >> i'm marla tellez in for laura garcia. first we want to check the forecast with christina loren. >> it's cold this morning. 26 in fairfield. 26 in napa. 28 in livermore and gilroy. we can't escape the frigid temperature fs. we had a little bit of cloud cover overnight. that kept us mild and then the clouds cleared as a result. it is freezing yet again. grab a jacket. we're headed to a really nice day. lots of sunshine. temperatures in the 6 #s. we'll get the forecast with rain to talk about. most shoppers will be spending

their gift cards they received for christmas. very good day after christmas to you. >> customers driving up as we speak. retailers are cautiously optimistic. they think they'll do better this year compared to last year. the big thing to look at as you mentioned today is the gift cards. waiting to be spent in the next few days. that adds up to a $5 million gift from shoppers to the retailers. in california, most gift cards come with nothing.

and stores are supposed to reimburse you can wash if the balance on your card is less than $10. today is megamonday. . it's the third busiest shopping day of the year. . exchanges are a big thing today. retailers are hoping you'll come in the store and exchange it. maybe pick up something in the aisles. wear a thick coat. it's cold out here. back to you guys. >> 4 clp 33. this morning the family of injured giants fan bryan stow is expressing hope for the new year despite a minor setback. brian had to had a feeding tube reinserted after doctors discovered a bladder infection.

they decorated his room at the rehab center with a tree and ornaments made by sto with's children. this morning a toddler recovering from injuries after his mother dropped him from a second story window. inclear if she'll go to jail or be placed at the psychiatric hospit hospital. the 24-year-old locked herself and her son in a room on christmas day. she dropped the 22-month-old baby boy out the two-month-old window. cortez suffered broken bones when she decided to jump out of the window. also in san jose, a 69-year-old man in police custody after he fought through a taser shot and broke an officer's nose.

investigators say paul pierce resisted arrest when following a hit and run accident. the 6'2", 220 pound man allegedly attacked police and pmpbled an officer in the face after being tazed. he now faces multiple charges including felon battery on an officer. firefighters asmoke quickly filled the home. this happened last night. rescuers pulled three elderly residents from the burning home with who were trapped inside in wheelchairs. fire investigators say smoking products caused the blaze, but they're not sure what kind. the house did not burn down but the garage is a total loss. marla, another raging, fast moving fire. this one a five alarm fire that

raced through several buildings in san francisco caused $8 million in damage. it all started in an law school. by time firefighters arrived, high winds up to 40 miles an hour. three hours later, 27 residents in four different buildings were damaged. 4 dln 36. this morning santa cruz county deputies know why an elderly man decided to shoot his wife before turning the gun on hims. investigators believe a 90-year-old husband shot his 88-year-old wife before killing himself because both were in

poor health. >> and a bank robber has struck twice in three days. he wears dark framed glasses with purple tint on the lenses. he's wanted for two robberies in oakland. and a second. . he demanded money running away with the cash. more dui charges after a crackdown in the southbay. 160. they've arrested 160 for drunk driving since december 16th. >> get ready.

many new state laws take effect on january 1st, including one that bans police officers from towing car of unlicensed drivers. the only offense is not having a license. 4:38. san francisco arts groups are scrambling to schedule performances to coincide with the upcoming america's cup sailing race. so a handful of theater and dance groups are raising money and rehearsing for shows in 203 that will coincide with the race. the america's cup is slated to start in august of 2012 and last through 2013. all right. well, it is 4:38. time to get another check on the the weather.

>> i don't know once i show you how cold it is. we got through christmas. we got new years every time i check our chances for rain get less likely. 28 degrees in livermore. we are expecting here in san jose. something to help us out throughout the day. temperatures will be a little bit on the mild side.

by tuesday an area of low pressure starts to drive closer to the coast. and we'll take a look at that very important forecast. back to you guys. christina, thank you. coming up, happy homecomings. how an 8-month-old got past secret service and confronted the president face to face. and for all your news, weather and traffic updates check us out on facebook. search nbc bay area news. and here's a live look at 880 in oakland. through are a road this earl on the road this early monday morning. do i look like someone who is at risk for heart disease ?

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welcome back, everyone. that's the bay bridge toll plaza. christina says it's very cold. she'll tell you about it coming up. it's 4:43. on december 29th facebook is flipping the switch on the the time line. you may want to pay special

attention to those from the early years of facebook when you thought only a select number of people would see it. for more information go to facebook.com. volkswagen stopped blackberry from sending e-mails. they say work and home life is becoming blurred. under the arrangement, servers will stop sending e-mails 30 wo minutes after a worker's shift ends. they use their devices to make calls. now the new rules only apply to workers in germany. if you're in a giving mood, you can save on what you give to uncle sam. one way to lower taxes is donating to charity. you need to hurry before the end of this year if you want to count on 2011.

many organizations like good will food banks and the salvation army will remind people to give now. finance experts have some tips on what to donate. charities are happy to accept cash, checks, appreciated securities and items in good condition. >> tax deductible items for this year must be donated by this surz. residents are ready for a very cold storm that's expected to move into the region today. temperatures will be in the 20s and 30s. if you're traveling to the east coast. you may want to check your carriers for possible delays. this one is bigger than your averaged size swimming pool. now two families in drth who

want to turn their backyards to a home made ice rink have a huge mess on their hands. the winter has been mild in contract and other neighboring states. the families figure it will get cold soon enough. they stretch 44 feet by 2 feet. they line it with plastic sheets trying to hold the ice in place. the families say it took about three days to fill the temporary rink with water with the garden hoses. if it doesn't get cold enough soon thousands of gallons of water will have been wasted. or they can brave the cold. >> you don't want to swim in that either. >> it depends how brave you really are. >> let's check the forecast it's chilly out here. >> no one did the polar plunge. that's a new year's tradition.

if anyone is fair game, we'll watch you. 28 in gilroy. especially because it's below freezing out there. a little bit of rain in the north bay not all that promising to the greater bay area. 45 in san francisco. 44 in san mateo. then you get in the interior valleys, it's frigid this morning. you're 26 in in napa. some fog is starting to develop. i'm expecting a lot of that to push on shore. then through tuesday, we have clouds on the way. we have change on the way.

60 in san jose. 68 in fremont. here's the weather maker. really interesting setup. it looks like the jet stream only dips far enough south to see the tail end of the system. places in the north bay have no chance of seeing the system. we have the air mass over head in the past week. let's take you now to 2012. temperatures are nice and mild all the way through the weekend. 58 on sunday. bring your jacket, but no rain. you don't worry about rain on the new year's celebration. a few showers in the north bay, mayb

maybe. >> the forecast is always evolving. thank you, christina. >> no doubt about that. this holiday season we've seen a lot of it. we've been reporting on it. soldiers are returning home from war on covert mission. what is the mission? how about surprising a family? >> grab a tissue. >> in a season full of holiday wishes -- >> daddy! >> this year is bringing ining special deliveries. this 10-year-old in iowa is just one of many kids -- >> you miss me? just a little? >> more than that! >> getting the gift they've been dreaming of. >> my dad. >> your dad? >> for the kids the hugs are like holiday miracles. but for the troops they have become covert operations. in california, 4-year-old

stephanie randall was at her dance recital when her dad brett stole the show. it wasn't just stephanie who was shot. mom jennifer had no idea either. the home jj coming surprise has become one of the most popular present this is year. it can take weeks to plan and pull off. but even santa couldn't do it better. >> i was so shocked. but it's the best christmas ever now. >> after months away from home -- the moments are just as special for the men and women in uniform. >> it's just cloud nine right now. >> more and more, ending their overseas service with a surpris surprise. >> i'm just so -- wow -- there's no other words to describe how amazing this is.

>> and in the process bringing a little holiday magic into all of our lives. >> i need to take my own advice. can i get tish issue over here? >> a little misty here. the greatest christmas gift ever. so nice to see. a baby managed to get past the secret service for an up close and personal visit with the president. >> yes. it's been said before, kids do the darndest thing, right? president obama picked this guy up. he decides to give him a dental check there. might need a little floss there. marines visiting the base if hawaii. the 8-month-old put his hands in the president's mouth. the president just finished saying to the room it was a little too quiet. the baby said let me get this party started. the baby was just trying to keep the president quiet. >> the baby's name was cooper. baby cooper. already in the headlines.

the big chill. we'll show you the hotel that lets you spend your holiday on ice. last year, hayli got a life-saving gift from her mom.

my mommy! that's right... your mommy donated her immune cells to help destroy your leukemia. st. jude children's research hospital pioneered this breakthrough that's helping save kids like hayli across america. thanks for letting me play with her. thanks for my daughter's life. thanks for giving to st. jude. give thanks for the healthy kids in your life. and give to those who are not. go to st. jude.org or shop wherever you see our magnifying glass.

studies show january is when you push out the least. >> i'm going to do push-ups between segments. they say it's largely because of the weather. find ways to get your body moving. >> trejing the through the snow on a sub zero arctic day is not how most people want to burn their holiday calories away. the good news is there are a lot of exercises you can do without leaving your heated home. >> empty bleach bottle. put water or sand. do lightweights. you really feel this is a lot of work. >> or add new meaning to work at the the office. >> every office building in the world had a great exercise facility we never use. it's called stairs.

he says vigorous exercise for ten minutes three times a week will lower your risk for heart attack. that half hour isn't meant to be a walk in the park. you go hard for a couple of minutes that you say, wow, i can't do this for more than a couple of minutes. then you back out. don't give out. get your breath back and do it again. >> if you choose to exercise outdoor, wear a lot of layers. shield your extremeties with heavy socks, clovs, caps and sty hydrated. or do a combination of both. erika edwards, nbc news. >> i'm doing crunches just sitting here. a lot of us like to enjoy our holidays on ice. >> how would you feel about the

chilly reception like we're about to talk about? a new ou tell is open for business. it's made entirely of ice. the temperature in each room does not go above 27 degrees fahrenheit. guests have to wear thick clothes and appropriate shoes during their stay. >> i don't get it. it is 4:57. more ahead on today in the bay including bart's holiday wish list. we'll tell you about the new year's rez lulgs. >> and why performses were overlooked in the planning process. fi for your news, weather, aftrc check us out on facebook nbc bay area news. af