it is difficult especially this time of year. >> tragedy hits several south bay families right before the

holidays as a fire rips through their homes. good afternoon everyone. >> one man did not make it out alive and today our reporter is in san jose with the latest. >> reporter: it has been a grim morning here in south san jose as folks waking up needed to walk past the body of their neighbor. some of these neighbors themselves are having to find temporary homes four days before christmas. >> it is terrible when this happens. obviously it is hard on the family and it is tough on us too. we don't like to see this happening. >> at 4 am neighbors called 911 about smoke coming from this second-story unit. firefighters knocked the flames down quickly but found the victim unconscious on the floor. they took him into the courtyard where neighbors watched paramedics performed cpr for 20 minutes. >> i was just hoping they could bring him back.

>> he didn't make it? >> i don't think so. he was covered with a white sheet. >> the red cross is now working with 15 families forced out of the building. josi martinez says water dripping down below created a swimming pool inside his unit. you are okay? >> i am okay thank god. >> it looks as if the victim may have died from smoke inhalation. there does not appear to be any signs of foul play but they are still investigating. this is a live look at the white house. nine hours from now a partial government shutdown goes into effect if the senate does not pass a spending bill. president donald trump is demanding funding for a border wall with mexico. the senate has begun the process of voting on that bill but it is not expected to pass. >> president donald trump signed a bipartisan criminal justice bill at the white house friday while squarely putting the blame for a looming

government shutdown on democrats . >> now it is up to the democrats as to whether or not we have a shut down. i hope we don't but we are prepared. >> senate majority leader mitch mcconnell began the process of voting on the house approved a spending bill that contains $5 billion for a border wall. >> i support the initial border security and disaster aid, and i am proud to vote for it. >> democrats remain opposed. >> president donald trump you will not get your wall , abandon your shutdown strategy. >> senators passed their own bipartisan bill earlier in the week to keep the government running but no money for the wall and the president rejected that deal forcing the show down. a shutdown could leave one quarter of the federal workforce without paychecks, 420,000 workers would have to work unpaid and 380,000 others would have to stay home without

pay. >> a spokesperson for mitch mcconnell responded to the presidents tweet saying there are not enough votes among senate republicans to use the nuclear option. the white house is downplaying the departure of defense secretary james mattis. he retired resigning the day after president donald trump announced a plans to withdraw troops from syria , a decision he openly opposed in his resignation letter. today the white house says they continue to have a good relationship with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. >> if we think that indicates stability or strength, everything that indicates knowledge is leaving this administration. >> cbsnews has confirmed mattis was also overruled on an order trump issued to the pentagon to

bring home half of the 14,000 troops stationed in afghanistan. his resignation will take effect january and there is no word on who may succeed him. we are learning supreme court justice ruth ginsburg underwent surgery today to remove two cancerous growths from her left lung. doctors are saying there is no evidence of any remaining disease. last month the justice fell in her office and fractured three ribs. the cancerous nodules were discovered during a follow-up from that injury. she is expected to recover over the next few days. she is the senior most liberal justice on the court. did you feel it this morning? a small earthquake hit geyserville. no damage was reported. this is a live look outside and you can see rain drops across our camera lens at the golden gate bridge. roads are a little wet out there so if you are heading out right now you want to be careful especially for those hitting the roads for the holiday travel.

mary will have our full forecast and a look ahead at our weekend weather. millions of americans will be traveling for the holler days for a record-breaking holiday rush. we are live at san francisco international airport with more. >> reporter: we have already had some delays with arrivals much of the morning and we all know the ripple effect that can have on other flights. basically everything is still moving smoothly. 2 million passengers will pass through san francisco international airport between now and new year's day. this family packed up to find out their flight is canceled and there is no good way to get to british columbia now. >> it is christmas so the flights were booked 100% already so there are no options to fit us separately or all to gather. >> aaa estimates a third of the

country will travel 50 miles or more from home between now and new year's day, the highest figure on record in the 17 years they have been tracking holiday travel. >> we are attributing the increase to the strength of the economy. consumer spending is strong and unemployment is low. >> 102 million drivers will be on the roads this year up 4% from last year fueled by falling gas prices. a nasty winter storm is making holiday travel tough for millions. this twin peaks home was designed by a famous architect then illegally raised to create a make a mansion. >> it was replaced with a $5 million house. >> now the owner must rebuild an exact replica of the house he destroyed. >> this is a victory for the neighbors. >> expect original reporting from kpix5 news , expect more.

another suspected drone citing. officials say military measures in place at the airport have given them the reassurance to open the airfield.

this was just like yesterday when a drone delayed flights throughout the day. a police officer accused of robbing a bank made his first court appearance this morning. robbed a bank last month and made off with about $9000. he is also facing criminal charges in san mateo county accused of stealing more than $24,000 from an elderly man last year. he is facing up to five years in prison for elderly abuse and up to 20 years behind bars for the bank robbery. police are investigating a violent robbery and shooting near a busy bart station, it happened at the macaurthur bart station around 840 5p -- a.m. and during the attack the gun went off but no one was hit. police searched the scene earlier today for clues and they are reviewing surveillance video.

they are offering a $5000 reward for information leading to the suspect. a trash fire briefly shutdown all lanes on northbound 280 at the 101 interchange this morning. heavy black smoke covered the area as they tried to knock down those flames. the fire was extinguished in about 30 minutes. for the thousands of families in paradise that lost their homes in the recent wildfires the rebuilding process has been difficult but the alameda county sheriff's office has plans to spread holiday cheer called bikes for butte. deputies are volunteering their time and they are loaning four trailers to the project. they are collecting bicycles and toys all donated by local retailers because there isn't enough room and one man is even loading 852 foot-long trailer. >> everybody lost everything so to be able to give christmas to the kids is a good day. >> it has been a moving experience to be a part of that and to give back in this way at

this time of year is special. >> their goal was to collect 100 bikes and they collected 400 and the caravan will head there today. a big break in the case of a colorado woman missing since thanksgiving. the suspect police just arrested this morning and charged with first-degree murder. check your pantry, the popular energy bars are being recalled by a major grocery chain. after a wet start to the day we are trying out this afternoon across the bay area and we are tracking our next storm system and when you will see rain where you are including christmas eve and/or christmas day forecast. this little home of mine,

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police have arrested a suspect in connection to the disappearance of a colorado mother. her fianci and they have confirmed patrick frazee is now in custody, his fiancie kelsey berreth had been missing since thanksgiving. the mother was last seen entering a supermarket. >> we won't quit looking. >> this comes less than a week after police searched his 35 acre property. he is now charged with first- degree murder. let's take a look at the big board right now and you can see the dow is down around 280 points and stocks are still on track for the worst december since 1931 and of course that was during the great depression. trader joe's is recalling a popular brand of energy bars over fears they were contaminated with peanuts which are not included in the list of

ingredients. customers can get refunds on these varieties of bars. windshield wipers are getting a workout at the toll plaza earlier today and dark clouds created an ominous seen over the bridge. the top portion of the tower was barely visible. it is still wet in some spots around the bay area but we will see a change as mary says. we have drier weather this afternoon and this is a satellite radar view. that cold front that brought that rain earlier this morning will continue to weaken and push out of here. behind it we are looking at drier weather and also clearing. this is at 4 pm on future cast and you can see the clouds moving out. heading through tomorrow it will be dry but we will see increasing clouds saturday. we are dry sunday but we are tracking scattered showers sunday night. this is at 8 pm first for the

north bay and then a stronger storm system for christmas eve rings widespread rain. 60 degrees for the high in oakland. your christmas eve forecast does look wet with that strong storm system. widespread rain christmas eve. christmas day we could have lingering morning showers but otherwise we are looking at a dry afternoon on christmas. here is your 7-day forecast. drier weather and clearing today. dry saturday and for the most part sunday. showers sunday night for the north day. a wet christmas eve with a few showers christmas morning. a dry afternoon and dry next wednesday and thursday. bay area food banks are working hard to help families in need and local companies are doing their part as well. >> julia adds one generous

donation to this drive. >> reporter: i am at the second harvest food bank at the loading dock where all of the produce is going on to these trucks and into the community. these lovely workers are helping and i would like to introduce you to these gentlemen. they are with first tech federal credit union. thank you for being here. your company has done a lot to contribute to second harvest. >> first technology criddle union -- credit union has a relationship with second harvest and we are proud to give back to the communities where we have a presence and it is a very important job we all do giving back. >> we appreciate that. why don't you do the big reveal tell us how much has been raised . >> this year we are contributing $50,000 to the food bank. it is our second year and we couldn't be happier. >> we appreciate that. $50,000.

i would like to direct my attention to leslie with the food bank. you say the need is greater and greater each year. >> most people are surprised to learn 1 in 4 people in silicon valley struggle with hunger. some work but they still struggle to pay their bills and rent and be able to afford food. this will take us a long way this holiday season for providing food to over 260,000 people. >> $50,000. thank you for your generosity and we wish you a happy holiday. from us here at the second harvest food bank we would like to thank you and if you would like to contribute go to our webpage. some police officers play santa and how they are putting smiles on people's faces.

this is a story that will warm you. police officers in texas wanted to spread holiday cheer. >> they handed out $100 gift cards for families in need from a secret santa that has done this before. some shoppers were completely caught by surprise by the generosity. >> this is touching.

not a lot of people do that. >> those -- although secret santa's work isn't done yet more gift cards were handed out and they have 75 more to give out before christmas day. it is good to see that spirit lives on. >> a lot of times they go and also purchase and pay for the layaway's. step into what? >> secretary of state. >> just in time for the holidays madam secretary is marking a milestone this weekend. the shows 100th episode airs sunday night at 8 pm right here on kpix5.

this is a live look at the city of san jose where it is 58 degrees. you can see clouds in the sky but it will start clearing out. we will be right back.

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>> steffy: there's no way you're serious right now. >> hope: steffy, i know you love your mother, and you are understandably defensive and protective of her, but... i mean, we can't afford to look the other way when there are children involved. >> steffy: you sound ridiculous. my mother is not a danger to children. >> hope: no one could have predicted what taylor did to bill. and that is exactly the point. she's unstable and she's potentially dangerous, and taylor does not belong at a family christmas celebration. look, i want you and kelly to celebrate the holidays with us at eric's, but taylor is a different story. i don't want her there.