closed captioning by closed captioning services,inc uc berkeley is calm now but poised for a showdown. protesters promise more action and more tents in the days to come. despite overnight confrontations under orders by university officials to keep protesters from setting up an encampment. amy hollyfield is live with the latest. >> reporter: police moved the last tents out within the last hour. the plaza is still crowded. here you have students who still wanted to to class but want to support the movement so they are holding class

outside. -- here you have protesters having a meeting debriefing about what happened last night and gearing up for another day of action. uc berkeley police hit protesters with batons and grabbed them by their hair. activists were trying to start occupy cal. uc officials said tents and sleeping bags are in violation of campus policy. when police allowed three tents and several sleeping bags to stay, from 2 a.m. on, the protesters felt like they had won their battle with police. >> i don't know what the goal was but we got our tents and we are spending the night. so i guess it is a victory. >> reporter: the activists who stayed all night said it was a cold long night. >> i'm proud of anyone who stayed and supported us through thick and thin. >> reporter: by day breadth occupy cal last -- lost most

of is steam. most took down their tents. >> we don't have enough people to save the tents. we feel it would be more useful tonight. >> reporter: a handful replained in sproul plaza throughout the morning most not students. even those who are not the stay out all night types, they are finding other ways to support the movement. some teachers held class in the plaza to show support to the movement. >> we have our lives to live too. we can't do that all night. but we are doing what we can. >> reporter: several classes being held out here now. i've called a university spokeswoman on police department several times today to ask why they reversed course about whether tents would be allowed here of they have not returned my calls. protesters gearing up for another day of action.

he they say they want occupy cal to be as big as occupy wall street. amy hollyfield, abc7 news. in oakland protesters gathered last night and voted to withdrew resolution calling for future demonstrations to remain peaceful. a small number have openly call for the use of violences attack ticks to get out their message that vote came -- came hours after city leaders call the camp at frank ogawa outside city hall to shutdown immediately. city officials have cut off streetlights and a faucet protesters had been using to get water. police may be inundated and overwhelmed but high-tech help is on the way. a neighborhood group is taking an unusual step to make sure community members have access to an person crime fighting tool. terry mcsweeney is live in the montclair district with the story. >> reporter: the money claire district, a beautiful one, nice -- the montclair district,

a beautiful one, nice houses, crime has spiked. the safety and improvement council is asking people to get surveillance cameras to deter and solve crimes. if the council has its way there will be more, many more of these all over this neighborhood. >> we take public safety as a priority. we have enough concern from the residents, via e-mail or direct contact telling us they are looking for added security measures. >> reporter: sat montclair elementary surveillance cameras will be in focus. -- you can by a camera for $300 and get tech advice. rodney stopped by to see what a news crew was doing in his neighborhood and now is interested in the cameras. especially after three break-ins on his street in the past week. >> kicked the doors in and grabbed occurrences as opposed to someone coming in the house and trying to take the

valuables out. it is hard to fight that because even where alarms have been on, i think the presence in the house has been short. >> reporter: another neighbor says he's interested for the same reason and another one. >> provides evidence in court if there is some kind of criminal case. >> reporter: your an attorney, right? >> right. >> reporter: don't laugh surveillance video from up here has already helped gain a conviction. the group is working with oakland pd to do this right. >> the cameras are working the police are working with us. they are happy we are doing it. we want more officers that doesn't look like it is going to happen any time soon in the meantime let's partner as best we can. >> reporter: more information about in surveillance camerafest, so to speak, go to abc7news.com find out more information there. terry mcsweeney, abc7 news. a federal court has sideed with morgan hill's live oak

high in a battle over banning students from wearing american flag t-shirts on sing sing. four boys were sent -- on cinco de mayo four buys were sent home for refusing to turn their shirts inside out or changing them last year. administrators were afraid the shirts would insight violence it the -- would incite violence. more than 100,000 medicare beneficiaries in california will have to switch coverage quickly because anthem blue cross has cancelled its medicare advantage plan. it would have had to increase premiums or cut benefits so it decided to withdraw. critics say they made a preemptive move before the government forces private insurers to roll back costs. the deadline to switch plans is december 7th. man on the run for nearly four -- 40 years after being accused of murder turn himself

in today. ronald bridgeforth surrendered this morning. he said he had nothing to do with the murder of a san francisco police officer. he plans to face charges in connection with and you related shootout in south san francisco. [ inaudible ] >> reporter: after more than four decades on the run 67-year-old ronald bridgeforth is no long are a fugitive at 8:40 five in morning he accompanied by his wife and his lawyer showed up at the hall of justice in redwood city. we know a little more about him. -- bridgeforth has been living in ann arbor, michigan under an alias. married with two sons. he got his masters while he was in hiding. he was a counselor at a local community college. he skipped bail in 1969 after pleading guilty in connection with a shootout with south san francisco police.

he told us this is the reason why he surrendered. >> this seems to be the right thing to do. in the end it is always about family. >> reporter: what do you mean? >> let's just go in. he's taking responsibility for his actions. he wants to be a model for his sons. he wants his sons to continue to be proud of him for the man that he is today. and not on that tragic day of november 5th, 1968. >> reporter: in court his lawyer asked that he be released on his own recognizance. the prosecutor asked for $100,000 bail. after hearing arguments from both sides the judge set bail at $25,000. bridgeforth was also facing a more serious charge. a charge of murder in the murder of san francisco police sergeant john young who was killed in 1971.

bridgeforth was said to be the getaway driver in that murder. last night general's office which prosecuted this case four years ago called harris' lawyer and said they were dropping all charges against bridge fill forth. apparently their case was -- bridgeforth. apparently, their case was too weak. vic lee, abc7 news. an embarrassing moment for republican presidential candidate. >> everybody makes mistakes, trust me. >> the 53 seconds rick perry wishes he could take back. the explanation he's giving today for his major whoops in last night's debate >> new head football coach takes over in penn state. ♪ [ ukulele strumming ] ♪ [ folksy whistling ]

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a very quick changing of the guard at penn state in which jerry sandusky was charged with sexually abusing eight boys. the university fired head football coach joe paterno last night. that move lead to riots in the streets. >> reporter: the new head coach tom bradley was thrown into the spotlight with a news conference this morning. he said he takes the job with no reservations. it seems students and some fans have a huge problem with how the university is handling

the sex abuse scandal. what started as a rally in support of coach paterno quickly evolved into a riot that included penn state free tessers flipping a tv station's van and attacki -- police with rocks and bottles. it began with the firing that most referred to as joe pa. paterno was fire admitted claim he did nothing to alert police to allegations that his longtime defensive coordinator jerry sandusky was sexually abusing children. paterno addressed a large crowd outside his home. >> get a good night sleep, study. we still got things to do. all right. >> reporter: this morning paterno's replacement, coach tom ly said he has no reservations about take -- tom bradley said he has no reservations about taking the top job. >> i'm going to do the job. to the ongoing investigation i'm not going to say anything

about that >> reporter: i kept answers short when it came to his predecessor. >> coach paterno has meant more to me than anybody except my father. and i don't want to get emotional and start talking that. >> reporter: coach paterno said he's devastated by the charges and in hindsight, wished he'd done more. >> thanks and pray a little for those victims. >> this saturday will be the first time in more than five decades that joe paterno will not be on the sidelines when penn state takes the field. rick perry is in full damage control mode after a major blunder during last night's debate. >> the third agency of government i would do away with education, the -- commerce and let's see -- i

can't, the third one i can't, sorry. oops. >> perry admitted later he wanted to say the energy department. but the damage was done. today on "good morning america" perry admitted he made a mistake but won't be quitting the race. >> we are going to get up everyday and talk to the american people. they know that there's not a perfect candidate. i'm proof positive of it everyday. >> debate gaffes aren't uncommon. analysts say this is the latest in a series of days pointing debate and public appearances that contributed to perry's plummet in the polls since september. meteorologist mike nicco with the forecast. we see high clouds, sun, a little haze the air quality will remain well. still have a timetable for rain coming tomorrow. may not be that heavy nor spill into the weekend. i'll have the details. britain's famous royal

couple is separating, temporarily. what is behind it? >> if you are hosting thanksgiving dinner this year it is going to gobble up more0ñ

lights will create patterns based on traffic, weather and the motion of the bridge. the project is privately funded. you will be able to see from it san francisco's water front. for safety reasons not driving across the bridge. >> that's a lot behind that. >> they should consult you for the weather portion. >> hopefully the building at the end has the three colors. remember the first building they were going to have colors depending on the weather? >> yeah. >> any way. little bridge war going on. let's look outside. hopefully you will be able to see 'em pretty well. let's talk about what is going on right now, 2012 can kate. northbound from sutro haze, but a -- a lot of sunshine. one more stop and look at that

as we look back to sutro tower from mount tamalalia you can see haze. if you are stepping out now upper -- 50s to low 60s monterey buy the same as you head inland. -- monterey bay, the same as you head inland. tomorrow showers, temperatures close to average after that. 69 concord, seven degrees warmer than yesterday. east bayalleys upper 60s to 70 in livermore. east bay more 70 castro valley. warmest weather bay far the south bay low to mid 70s in all of your neighborhoods. upper 60s to low 70s on pat peninsula. mid 60s along the coast even downtown south san francisco, mid 60s at your beaches warm around the monterey bay sun upper 60s to near every watsonville low to mid 70s

inland. tonight cloud cover and rain 40s to 50s. 30s gone for a while. two areas of high pressure dominant keeping this at bay and help be o'ing develop that having today this low continuing to spin and heading south highest rainfall totals will be around the monterey bay lower totals in the north bay. usually reversed this time of the year. 5:00 in the morning drizzle even light rain along the coast for the morning commute. you can see rain starting move ashore as we head into the deepest part of the morning compute towards the end of it at 9:00. -- by 12 most of thedsúbñ organd rain is over then it becomes showers as the cold front draws near the coast during the afternoon, evening and early overnight. saturday morning a few lingering showers. look at how much clearer the

sky becomes saturday afternoon. you can really see the rainfall totals and how the front will stay mostly near the coast you can get up to 3/4 of an inch there, down 101 into the peninsula. only 1/10 of an inch into the east bay valley, a sharp drop-off in rainfall totals from the coast to the east. 6 to 8 degrees tomorrow drop, increasing sun extended forecast dry for the last five days. you have to pay more to put a thanksgiving dinner on the table this year. american farm bureau federation says a meal with turkey and all trimmings will cost 13% more. the average cost is over $49. costs for nearly everything from cranberries and pumpkin pie are up. the biggest hike is for the main course, 16 pound turkey costs 4% more at more than $20

one. britain's prince william will be deployed next year spending six weeks in february and march, performing search-and-rescue duties in the tpaubgts land islands. william -- in the falkland islands. he has been flying helicopters for the royal air force. argentina invaded the falklands in 1982 and about it continue retained control of the islands after the war. sensitive area to be deployed to. >> next, your child's toy may have a place in history. >> we'll have the new inductees into the 

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today growing a stronger immune system how your backyard can keep you healthy during the flu season. michael finney shows which models use the least ink that and more at 4:00 and 5:00. the toy hall of fame today announced three new additions to its museum in new york. two of them you may expect the dollhouse and hot wheels. the third takes explanation. the all-purpose blanket. it can be transformed in endless ways by children's imaginations. toys make night the hall of fame remain over

generations. >> definitely the blanket. and wooden blocks. where you have to use your imagination. >> i think of linus when i think of blankets. >> don't make me pull that football. thanks for joining us on abc7 news. @