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the numbers as a lot of you get more comfortable being until the air. and it's a chance to connect with your neighbors in need. a bay area food bank inviting you behind the scenes of the good giving efforts. good afternoon. i'm reed cowan. it is cyber monday, and anne makovec looks at the online shopping picture in the midst of inflation. >> reporter: this is black friday only when shoppers spent $9 billion and today, they are expected to spend $11 billion according to adobe analytics. you probably have an inbox packed with deals. amazon and other retailers are offering deals since last month, and that could lead to somebody to wonder if cyber monday is still a thing. analysts say that the short answer is yes. the

national retail federation predicts 64 million american is big deal because it was engrained in the culture. folks expect big discounts on that day. come because a lot of reta are trying to move merchandise. when the pandemic-related supply change shortages eased, a lot of stores ended up with extra stock and they are willing to cut prices. over the weekend, there were 54% on electronics and 34% off toys. they expect as high as 32% on computers but if you are nod ready to pull the trigger. don't worry. the analysts expect the good prices to last into december. >> i got a toaster and a vacuum.

>> i think we could "jeed" that off. >> anyone what says that is my friend. ann, thank you. some have been prepared for cyber monday all year round. 150,000 people globally have been hired to handled demand. and a lot of us are settling in after the holiday, and airports are seeing busies of e year. is lireing 00rs passing through in the last week or so, more than 80% of what the airport used to see before the pandemic. this is a live look at oakland international whereas many as 376,000 passengers came through from december 17th through the 27th. mineta-san jose airport said 373,000s departed from november 18th through the 27th

27 if you are keeping track of it, it's up from last year. cooler temperatures are rolling in, and the wind speeds farther inland, 15 to 20 miles per hour in both locations with stronger winds around the bay and the coast. 25-mile-per-hour sustained winds at oakland, and gusts close to 40 miles per hour as the wind is funneled through the san bruno gap and accelerates. close to 40 miles per hour recorded on oakland at the top of the hour. both hands on the wheels traveling in the evening rush especially on the bridges as the winds try to move you around a bit. we are mostly in the mid to upper 50s. it's cool but this is normal for late november and similar conditions in store for us tomorrow. compared to average, a degree to three degrees below what's normal for the second to the last day of november and heading into november we'll have rain chances. >> all right. thank you.

the university of california systems strike comes as students prepare for finals in the coming weeks. grad students, teachers' assistants, researchers, students, and fellows are out of the classroom and continue to demonstrate on the uc campuses where they work and plan to do so until they get what they want. >> there is not a lot of teaching from our part, and this puts more pressure on the professors and the university because students are here to learn, and they also are supportive of our strike. >> uc has not reached any agreement on the academic workers's key demands for higher wages. they are asking for a third-party mediator to step in. we're watching. a live look at capitol hill where congress is back after the long break for thanksgiving. as skyler henry is about to tell you there, is a lot to do before a new congress convenes in january. >> reporter: the senate is

debating the respect for marriage act providing federal protection for same sex marriages and that may be in jeopardy. >> for all the progress we made on same sex marriage, the rights of all couples may truly be safe without the protections of federal law. >> reporter: this is one of several bills democrats are hoping to push through before republicans take control of the house. >> the prices have soared since president biden put his hand on the bible. thanks to his party's reckless spending the inflation silent highest since the fallout of the carter administration. >> reporter: and they are considering the defense authorization act to fund the military and a spending bill before a government shutdown and the clock is ticking on the

january 6 assault at capitol hearings. kellyanne conway testified before the january 6 committee on monday morning, expecting to issue a final report of 1000 pages or more. >> we certainly don't want the jim jordans of the world to cherry pick something to not disclose or make a false narrative of it. >> reporter: meanwhile, the democrats are talking about when they take control. >> we will have 25 members on the committee, and we are going to have a staff close to 70. so we have the ability to investigate a lot of things. >> reporter: the republicans have already announced planned investigations into president biden and his son hunter. skyler hunter, cbs news, capitol hill. watching wall street, it was a rough one. the dow down 500 points and the nasdaq and s&p 500 down. as we look to the next big holiday, the food bank is

working for neighbors in need, and recently i got a look inside the food bank in contra costa and solano forgiving tuesday. >> it's a global movement to inspire people to do good in the world. we'll open our doors to the public and are inviting people in for a tour to see the work we do and to get the food out until the community. >> we hope you will consider donating or volunteering time for the food for bay area family drive. scan the qr code at the bottom of your screen or go right to the website. we have more information at kpix.com/give. you will feel good when you do. a tool to make you feel connected. a bay area college student's tool to make unhoused people feel connected and they are handing them out for free.

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fourth straight win, congratulations to them, so what's the common theme? the defense has not allowed any points after halftime in all four games, and we put an expert on the case. here's vern glenn. this is the volkswagen red and gold report. time for the red and gold report where the 49ers in sole possession of first place in the nfc west after the win over the saints, and it was all thanks to the defense on sunday. san francisco's defense hasn't allowed a point in six consecutive answers and held their opponents scoreless to the second half in the last four games in a row. they have ranked number one in the nfl in yards and points allowed per game. >> it feels great, you know. that's our goal, to shut them out. easier said than done. this was really special. time slows down in the moments, and

we got to pull this off, you know, and these are the ones that you remember forever. >> with the red and gold report, i'm vern glen. so the 49ers faithful are celebrating, and if you are a super fan or know one, we want to get to know you. use the cell phone to scan the qr code on the screen and nominate and that lets us celebrate you. the winter months can be tough for those living on the streets. we know that. the cell phones could be tools to help them find resources but keeping them charge side a challenge. we can introduce you to a college student who put a lot of time into helping. >> reporter: for the past 18 months, zach clark, a senior at the university of san francisco spent every minute of his first time, pleading with investors,

securing funds, and testing prototype after prototype all leading up to this moment. >> we are really anticipating a good response but you never know until you do it. >> reporter: today is the launch of his new product but no matter how it goes, he won't make a penny off it. in fact, he is giving away all of his inventory to strangers. >> i am zach. seeing the way of life in a city that has so much wealth and innovation and creativity, i wanted to use some of that creativity and innovation for something meaningful. >> reporter: so zach and his friends came up with an idea, a high-tech back back they call the makeshift traveler filled with stuff but the one thing

that sets it apart is this. >> so the back pack has a solar panel to utilize to charge your cell phone. >> reporter: a study found that 28% of the homeless people in the bay area have a cell phone, but keeping them charged is a whole other matter. leonard has been living on the streets for almost two years. an army vet, he is working on getting a subsidized apartment but staying in touch with the va has been nearly impossible. >> 1 place in the city to plug in. >> reporter: he plugged his phone in, and immediately came to life. >> there you go. >> reporter: as the day goes by, the reception zach gets is way bigger than anything he could have imagined although zach wouldn't take any money.

>> you have to play us a good song. >> reporter: but he will accept other matters. calling on the power of the sun to connect the homeless. >> that's what you do. you see a problem and step forward to find a solution. the backpacks cost $100 to make and zach has delivered 500. if you would like to learn more you can go to homemoreproject.com. time for a look at the forecast. will we see sunshine, paul? we have sunshine filtering through high clouds and the dry weather will continue, cool and dry conditions through the middle of the week, and bigger changes as we flip from november to december on thursday, and a storm system will bring us a good chance of

rain from the bay area and gusty winds. 30-plus-mile-per-h our wind gusts accompanying the rain for thursday morning's commute. it looks sloppy but still a few days out. a look at the futurecast, lots of sunshine throughout the day tomorrow, a few high clouds here and there, and futurecast is trying to produce a few showers but few and far between and the bulk of the moisture will be father farther to the north. but wednesday evening to the thursday morning commute, it's more widespread and heavier, and the heaviest rain will fall during rush hour on thursday morning and more heavy rain offshore and continue pushing across the bay area as we head through the rest of the day on thursday. it's a snowmaker for the high sierra. we are not done with the good chance of rain wednesday night into thursday, and another

good chance of showers, more uncertain, 50 to 60% range. we are working on the timing and strength bus for the weekend, have an alternative in mind for outdoor plans. thursday, there is a winter storm watch for the high sierra, 55 to 65 miles per hour gusts and 1 to two feet of snow with the first system. the travel will be tricky if not flat-out treacherous on 50 and i-80. right now, just fine, high cloud cover and the temperatures in the mid to upper 50s to around 60 for the warmest locations. 50 exactly at san jose, cooler but normal for this time of year. and the north bay valley, to or below freezing. and on tuesday, a chilly air mass with the winding to us today will make

itself at home. upper 50s to 60 in the east bay, and fairfield, 61, not all that warm it. upper 50s for san francisco and oakland and close to 60 for north of the golden gate. the warmest spots will reach to up above 60 and cooler for lake county. you will get snow with the next system moving in on thursday and bringing rain and wind for most of the bay area. it's been three weeks since we have had measurable rain. we have a follow-up chance of showers on sunday, and a pattern that will repeat its heading into december. reed? >> thank you so much. a very special meeting off the court. how a warrior put a big smile on the face of a young fan fighting a big battle. remember that you can watch any time, anymore on cbs news bay area, our streaming service and catch our live newscasts and news and

love that view of the bridge and how we can connect communities. all across our bay area, the bridge builders are here helping to break barriers and bring us altogether. we need more. over thanksgiving weekend this, event helped to it

minati and violenc how thr and lture helped to a new bond between the black and asian communities. >> food is the universal language of love and generosity. right? you break bread within communities. that's like i'm welcoming you, and we are leading with example. >> reporter: hudson described t, too often separates the african american and asian communities. >> we have the narrative. we know there was a lot of stereotypes about the interaction between the black and asian community and the hate, so we wanted to bring both communities and cultures together. >> reporter: this is what the seemingly simple idea of friendship, fellowship became with dozens heading to the cook out with conversation and how

to combat discrimination and hatred and violence. >> there were a lot of asian attacks taking place, and we wanted to let them know that we wanted to change the narrative that all black folks are like that. >> reporter: it starts with sitting at a shared table, rising our shared humanity and the common cause that unites us. >> reporter: kpix 5, san francisco. something else that unites us all, sports. we know athletes are often seen as heroes, and some of them take time off the court to use their celebrity and influence and power to connect and serve. >> yeah. he is one of your biggest fans. look at how he is smiling. yeah. you know, don't you? yeah. >> that is what beauty is. after the warriors' win in minneapolis last night, steph curry met this young man who had been there watching every game. this was la davion's

first game since the incident that put him in the wheelchair and he is working hard to walk. the smile was a win. >> we got the win for you. we thank you from me and the whole team, and get better and we'll win another championship for you >> win a championship for you, and that was a hero. look at his bedroom. this was a gift for his 12th birthday. the timberwolves and warriors saw a story on it and arranged for him to have a suite, and there he is. he got to meet draymond green

coming up at 5, we'll take a look at two problems in the area, food waste and food insecurity. and the projection art festival, the heavy projectors, big, too, on the market tower and pointed across the street to one bush plaza. starting on friday, the buildings will be canvass to wow all of us, the second through the 11th between 5:00 and 10:00 p.m. beautiful. and that's it for kpix 5 news at 3:00. cbs news is next and we'll be back at 5:00 and

streaming 24/7 on cbs bay area. you have a great afternoon, everybody. thank you so much for watching. captioning sponsored by cbs >> o'donnell: tonight, after the holiday weekend, we're following a number of developing stories-- the stock market slides after those extraordinary protests over the covid crackdown in china. plus the severe weather threatening millions of americans. the dow drops as the demonstrations against the strict covid policies of xi jinping spread. tonight, the major problem facing apple's iphone factory in china. a dangerous storm takes aim at the south. the threat of night time tornadoes, damaging wind, and flooding. we'll have the forecast. clean water crisis. cbs' janet shamlian is in a major american city with undrinkable water. >> reporter: schools closed, business impacted. more than two million using b