a vigil just getting started. >> reporter: to get the idea of that impact look behind me. since the last live report at five, this large crowd of friends, loved ones have gathered here at oak hill park, hundreds, possibly upwards of 500 who have gathered fort vigil set to start any minute now to honor a young man who died serving his country. a 19-year-old who followed in his grandfather's footsteps. >> he lived a sense of purpose and that ties back to what we will talk about is we have a choice to honor him. >> reporter: he was killed friday in afghanistan after just two months overseas. he returned in a flag draped casket. he graduated from san ramone last year and in his class picture is wearing sun glasses

and surrounded by friends. >> we had this sneaky way about him but this smile that made you laugh at whatever was happening. >> reporter: students this afternoon placed dozens of flags in the shape of a heart in front of the school. back here in danville another live look at the vigil that is set to get underway. they are gathering american flags, many have candles they are set to light. it'll spread throughout the next hour. there will be speeches, family and friends have gathered here and we are told the family is still making funeral arrangements but there are talks they were hoping friends said to have something planned at the high school to accommodate the large amount. peoplele who have been touched by had. the community has felt this loss. reporting live in danville. maureen naylor. > >> and right now watch the special report on the death of another bay area marine, he was

killed by friendly fire. the pattern we found about families who say they were kept in the dark about their loved one's death. just click on the special report at the top of the home page. >> writhe now people are gathering to honor veteran police officer shot and killed while chasing a bank robbery suspect. want to put up a live picture where folks are just starting to arrive for a vigil that's expected to start shortly. the 45-year-old was killed last thursday. he was 19 year veteran of the police department. a former chp officer and a former marine. friends and loved ones posting pictures of the officer on our facebook page. this was posted by deborah davis martin. it shows him with his wife and three daughters, also shows him coaching the high school girl's basketball team. she said rest in peace cousin jimmy . >> there may be good

thanksgiving news for residents in a nursing home who have been guaranteed for a week after a nora virus outbreak. john fowler says a happy holiday may determine our well protocols work. >> reporter: last week nobody could visit any of the residents including pat. >> she is 91 and is probably wondering why nobody is coming. it's the holidays. you want to include them and you can't. >> reporter: can't because an outbreak of the virus has sickened about 60. >> -- the last 24 to 48 hours, most people feel miserable during that period that -- they recover. >> reporter: the virus is very contagious and can cause vomiting, sometimes dehydration and even death in the very young and very old. >> we are just really taking

precaution, to protect our residents. >> reporter: staff says nobody has in the hospital. another unidentified nursing home has an outbreak. >> it's -- the most common illness in the world. >> reporter: its spread by touch, mostly by traveler, common on cruise ships. thehe last infection was 10:30 last nightf. no new cases happen family will be allow thanksgiving day. >> update on a story we brought you last week. a health patient has filed a class action lawsuit over a major security breach. the lawsuit claims sutter failed to safe guard and secure private data in a stolen computer. it contained information for more than 4 million patients including names, address. sutter said it regrets the

theft but would not on the suit. >> tensions flairing at davis where hundreds voicing their outrage over the treatment of occupy protesters. john joins us now. a meeting between students and administrators is now underway. >> reporter: with in the past 45 minutes, we are in the town hall meeting. four days after this incident a peaceful protesters emotions are running high. the chancellor, police chief and other administrators are facing a student body still outraged by last friday's pepper spraying. >> it is our singular opportunity, after the horrible events on friday to show that the council can express frustration, can express our anger and do it in a civil way. >> reporter: earlier in the day the chancellor said she will not resign but the officer who ordered the spraying would be

punished. >> my position -- is horrible. what other position could i have? it was a horrible act. >> reporter: the administration is taking heat about the incident in which a dozen unarmed students were doused pepper spray. the student was sprayed but said he isn't looking for anyone to loose their job. >> if is -- change on this campus which can spread to other campuses it was worthwhile. >> reporter: for the students the reaction is nearly united. the police and the chancellor. >> it's not the first time it's happened. she has been incompetent for a long time and it's time for her to resign. >> reporter: the student senate voted last night to pass a resolution calling for the state attorney general to investigate the incident. she wants local authorities to dot investigations, one of which we learned tonight will be led by the former la police chief.

live in davis, ktvu channel 2news. >> now the president said today the university is taking steps to respond to the pepper spraying. the former police chief will conduct an independent review of that incident. a panel of students, and staff will review that investigation. two legal experts will review police protocol for protests on the campuses. >> less than half the tents left at the occupy camp. police this morning did a walk through and peacefully evicted the 26 campers without permit. no arrests were made. only 18 tents with permits remain. they will be allowed to stay until the end of the month. santa rosa is no longer issuing new permits. demonstrators are -- this one in west oakland. they moved in to this foreclosed lot with the blessing of the owner. that owner is telling us that is not true.

oakland police say the owner needs to make a formal complaint before the trespassers can be removed. >> a michigan man entered a no contest plea and a crime committed more than 40 years ago. the 67-year-old faces up to 15 years in prison for firing a gun at a south san francisco police officer following a police chough chase. they moved to an arbor. sentencing is now set for february. >> a man has received the go ahead to gather signatures for a ballot measure stemming the tragic death of his two children. robert pack 10-year-old son troy and 7-year-old daughter were killed in 2003 by a driver who was under the influence . the money would go to a state program that provides education. >> safety questions about the

construction of a bridge. revelation that an engineer made false statements. the new eastern span was not among them. the tech and sessions supervisorrer were both fired. >> this is the beginning of a process. multiple investigations going on, both the federal level and the state. >> caltrans said the pylings are safe and it has added new checks and balances. >> the california high speed rail authority today signed -- said it signed a new -- signed a deal for close to a billion dollars for construction of the first leg of the project. the government agreed to provide money toward the first 130-mile segment in the central valley. the authority said it has a total of 3.5 billion dollars in funding toward the six billion dollar cost for that one leg of the project, construction is

set to start next fall. >> facebook is reportedly developing it's own phone but don't pet it on where list. they report it's at least a year away from hitting store shelves. according to the site the company is working with htc on the phone which would run on the android system. >> the spirit of givenning was on full display in san jose. hundreds of people lined up this morning at the sacred heart sevenner which is giving out food boxes to families in need. firefighters helped out the cause by delivering more than 50 turkeys. the south bay community has stepped up to help those in need and not just for the holidays. >> what we are hoping to do is make sure we can get everybody the research they need. >> they say they expect to help more than 4,000 people put food on their tables this thanksgiving. >> appears the charter school movement in california is growing. a new report shows there are

now eight, 982 charter schools in the state with 100 of them opening just this year. here in the bay area santa clara saw the biggest increase with eight new charter schools. alameda grew by five and sonoma grew by four. >> bay area airport competing for business find out how all three are doing in a slightly different way. >> back here in ten minutes, we will need the umbrellas, when they need to come out.

. testimony started in a civil travel involving the former bart police officer. bart passenger is suing him and four others. he claims the men all used

excessive force during an arrest in 2008. two station agents and former bart police chief took the witness stand today. g was questioned about the agency's policies toward riders who criticized police. >> authorities in san ma ateo said a man called the chrome resolver robber is in custody. is he suspected in -- in half a dozen cities. a fingerprint collected following a robbery helped led them to sanders. a warning from santa clara officials, be care of four tune telling scams. some take advantage of their customers. they are often at risk and pay thousands of dollars for a comfort, especially during the holidays. >> the competition is really heating up between bay area holidays. the extra perks there.

sal. >> i threw you for a curve. we are here in san francisco at the san francisco international airport. i will show you a crowd here because nearly every airport in the bay area is going to have a big crowd as you can look at a live picture of people in line. this is big time business for bay area airports and they are all doing their marketing campaigns slightly differently. >> reporter: a big part of the airport's plan is to market directly to the flying public. >> we are in a market with two other airports and need to make sure customers looking at oakland. >> reporter: oakland is offering free midweek parking discounted weekend parking. at san francisco international officials say they handled roughly two thirds of the commercial air traffic. the focus is to keep the customers they have happy and wanting to come back. >> we have the volume. whatever happens is going to be a hectic time regardless.

lots of people -- it's strange and imposing. making comfortable and enjoyable. >> reporter: in san jose officials say the plan is to lobby airlines to add more flights. many who drive to san francisco air pots will fly out of san jose with more places and direct flights with offered. some passengers we talked to say perks like free parking matter. >> sure it would make a difference. just like southwest doesn't charge for bags n he are one of the few airlines that don't. you know you decide where you are going to get the best. >> reporter: others pick by location. >> probably more based on convenience and oakland is just more convenient for it's generally. >> reporter: others it's about the bottom line. >> it's about the fares, the best one i can get. >> reporter: once again you are looking at a live picture of the airport here. you see this is terminal fee.

sunday is the busiest day followed by tomorrow, the day before thanksgiving. live at san francisco, ktvu channel 2news. >> netflix stock slumped after the company warned it expects to post a loss next year. they said it lost a significant number of customers after it raised prices and separated it's dvd and streaming services. they fell more than 5% today. >> in new york stocks fell on fresh signs avenue i sputtering economy. the commerce department said it lowers its estimate of united states economic growth down to 2%. the dow fell 53 points, the nasdaq lost just under two points. >> san francisco is celebrating a milestone in its you urban compost program. >> reporter: the recycling

service picked up it's millionth ton of food scraps this morning. this comes 15 years after the city a composting program started in 1996. >> the rate we are going now we hit spend million will come a lot faster. >> city officials hope to reach their goal of zero waste by 2020. it's a remodel 45 years in the makel. a new rest stop along i-80 and donor summit is open to the public. the facility is bigger with more bathrooms than the one back in 1916. it also includes a on site generator and heat the sidewalks as well as a new office for the chp. >> tracking next weather system and it's not a big one but it's all over the map. you see it off shore here. the clouds, will increase tomorrow. that is your wednesday with some drizzle showing up. the real activity is back in here behind the front or right

around near where it is. that doesn't show up until late wednesday night. early thursday morning. it's not a big one. quarter inch much, half inch would be a lot especially in to the coastal hills, tomorrow the get away for wednesday. a lot of people driving out of town. light drizzle. that light drizzle will spread south around six, seven. it'll slowly move across the area. in the models -- come back tonight at ten but come back tonight and i will have the latest model update and we will see if we can dial it in. these are the overnight lows forecast and i'm not worried about the lows so much as the fog. of course that's the deal tomorrow morning. if you leave at six, six or seven the valley fog has been dimmed. there was a dense fog advisory in effect. that is probably going to happen again tomorrow especially south of south

america. morning showers, i suspect like ten, 11:00 they will start it break apart. thursday afternoon for the most part should be dry. be a few clouds linger. here is the model. wednesday at two. that is tomorrow. you see this, this is that drizzle. that's no big deal. the front back here. this is wednesday at 7:00. not a lot going on. the suspect the model isn't picking up on the drizzle. coastal hills, great highway, skyline boulevard. just a lot of moisture. 60 miles wide. it's not that wide. here we are wednesday night. 11:00, showers in the north bay. there it is to the right. into thursday morning, watch what it does, fall as part. the storm system basically splitting in two. the energy being cut in half. it doesn't appear to be much of a big deal. the biggest concern will be people traveling tomorrow night and then again on thursday morning. the five-day coming up with the bay area weekend in view. some clouds out there.

it'll be cooler, it could be new showers on the drive out of here wednesday and thursday. tonight at ten we will update them. >> some rain just a matter of when. >> thank you. >> coming up, san francisco debates a plan to charge pretty much anybody who needs a plastic bag. one group is already planning legal action. and one of the best ways to move past a traumatic experience may be with your eyes closed. join us for that and more at seven. . >> more than 2,000 treated to a thanksgiving feast. the person who stepped in to help. martinelli's: since 1868.

. more than 2000 people enjoyed a free holiday lunch in oakland because of one donation. for 20 years oakland has held the meal and this year budget cuts almost killed it. that is until golden state warrior, darryl rice foundation stepped in with funding. >> this friday ktvu kicked off with its one warm coat drive to make sure those in need are

kept warm. drop by one of the four bay area locations and donate your new or lightly used coat and say hello to people like mark who will be out at the wall net creek drop off location. >> is he here to talk about football. great cause. >> we are hearing jim harbaugh last night and john tonight. >> big brother wants equal time. that's the talk around the nfl and it's worked out just grand for them. the schedule came out and you didn't think of it as that great of a game and then the 49ers hired jim and john already coaching the ravens. first time in years they have even seen each other on thanksgiving day. works out great for everybody and the family in particular. john has kept up, you better believe with his younger brothers, great success story this year. >> junior high and high school. we were playing together and i have always been proud of him.

the nfl has tied it in with thanksgiving and if it's a little bit of a message that talks about family that's what we try to have the program be about. it's a game and a good team. two team that play a similar style and they will want to win the game on thursday night. >> no question. could be one of the highest rated games in a long time. mean thyme time the last of the huge hardware given out today. the national league mvp award. kind of a tight vote. it is ryan braun who led milwaukee's brewers to the first division tight until like 30 years and boy -- stats there, 3:32 batting average rage. 33 home runs. it was a close -- matt kemp of the dodgers, the center fielder also won a gold love. prince fielder also with the brewers finished third. that's the sporting line up. we will see you again at ten. >> can't just sign that

monster contract. he has the big money. >> thank you. >> and thank you for trusting us. join us this holiday season in our commitment to the community. >> ktvu.com has a list of charity that need your help to help those in need. click on charities in need on the home page.