it's something we haven't seen in the past 24 hours -- truck drivers actually moving into the port of oakland. but are protesters done just yet? it's a popular place to take kids for pizza and fun. now some restaurants are accused of violating child labor laws. well, good morning to you. welcome to "mornings on 2" i'm dave clark. >> i'm tori campbell. we're following developing news in menlo park. firefighters are on the scene of a house fire. it's on ringwood avenue. allie rasmus joins us live with a look at what's happening at the scene. >> reporter: well, this is a single family home that caught fire on ringwood in arlington. this is right across the street

from menlo/atherton. there are several dozen firefighters still making their way onto the property. it appears the fire is out for most part. there was a family inside when this fire started.

however, this time of year, we always think about heaters and -- overheating. >> there was a grease fire earlier in the evening on the stove. it could be that grease fire was an extension of this fire. but we're not sure. >> reporter: you can see here with all of the fire trucks that this street you are look at, this is ringwood this is closed off to traffic, about a mile stretch of it. this street runs right parallel to menlo atherton high school. this street is gonna remain closed as firefighters finish up their work for -- for the next 45 minutes or so. we'll bring you an update later on in the show.

allie rasmus, ktvu channel 2 news. thank you. 7:02. we're also following overnight news from the port of oakland. just hours ago, the occupy protesters have managed to block those showing up for their shift. what's happening now? here's tear tara moriarty. >> reporter: it's something we haven't seen or heard for 24 hours, trucks making deliveries, honk, waving. yesterday morning trucks were at a standstill, not able to get through. they had just received word that the 3:00 a.m. shift at the port had been shut down. companies that operate this berth told longshoreman not to

report for work. protesters say some sacrifices have to be made for one day to benefit the 99% in the long run. >> occupy oakland called for action. and a lot of people are jumping to be out here. >> reporter: that protester traveled from denver to be here this morning. now, 3,000 dren straighters began to -- demonstrators began to -- to march. everyone has left here from the ports but this is the second time the protesters have shut down the port of oakland. coming up we'll tell you about the next big event that protesters have planned. that's coming up at 8:00. live from oakland, i'm tara moriarty, ktvu channel 2 news. meanwhile the chronicle is reporting that the movement is

failing to connect with african- american. 7:04. the city of san jose is offering an olive branch to the occupy protesters. the city will drop all action against the demonstrators if they agree not to set up their tents at occupy hall for the next two years. make sure you stay right here with us at ktvu for continuing coverage of the port protest. we'll have updates on the port of oakland and you can get updates at any time by going to

our channel 2 website. ktvu.com. it is 7:05. facebook is launching a new tool that's designed to get help to people who express thoughts suicide online. if someone spots a suicidal comment, they can report it to facebook by clicking a link next to the comment. then facebook will send an e- mail to the person who wrote the comment with the phone number for the national suicide prevention lifeline. that messable will always offer -- will also offer the option of chatting with a specialist. >> you can save a life. >> especially during the holidays. there are a lot of people that are depressed, especially with the financial things going on. >> reporter: the service is facebook's latest move on their

site. we asked what some others had to say about this. we want to know what you think send. send a message to the ktvu newsroom on facebook. we'll share some of your comments coming up in the 8:00 hour. this girl was arrested yesterday on suspicion of filing a false police report. she was found safe at a vallejo home last week. her parents reported her missing after getting a voice mail saying she was being held captive. well, according to "vale times her armed" she@midded to making up -- "the vallejo times" she

admitted to make up the story to get attention. the fda says trent arsenal it did not take the legally required he precautions to prevent the spread sh spread of communicable diseases. for the past five years he's been giving his sperm for free for families who may be short on cash. he says he's fathered about a dozen children from all different races and backgrounds. nine chuck e. cheese restaurants are being accused and they were fined. officials say the restaurants put young worker at risk by allowing them to load and operate trash compacters. it was also reported that two minors ran a doe -- a dough

machine. tonight, the 49ers could take another big step toward moving to colorado. the city council is kenned to give its final okay to the plan to build right next to great america. san francisco mayor ed lee is still talking to the 49er owners but it appears stopping the team from moving out of san francisco at this point is quite a long shot? it's sounding that way. >> yeah. let's check in with sal. i know you're busy. have you to -- you have newschopper2 up. we want to take a look at the wider view. it's not affect any major of the freeways. it's affecting that -- let me just read it again.

ringwood. 390 ringwood avenue in menlo park now that the sun has come up we have a better view from news chop he 2 of this rather large home that went up in flames. as you heard the fire department said the fire started around 5:30. or at least that's when they were called. you can see the bay bridge is backed up for a moderate delay. no major problems getting into san francisco. this morning on the commute, it's very slow trying to get in the santa clara valley. no major problems driving after you get past lawrence expressway. let's go to steve. >> all right, sal. thank you. a very cold morning. grech be up in lake county, 17 degrees. that's the coldest so far. it's clear except for some patchy fog, concord and livermore both say a little bit

of fog. southern california continues to get in on the rain but for us it's cold out there. 44 in san francisco and even -- that's pretty cool near the water's en. patchy fog but cold. 48 to 52. by noon, sunny, cool. it looks sun athnd breezier -- sunny and then breezier. it's not officially winter yet but it sure feels like it. livermore, 30 with an east wind at of and fog. that will cut right through you. that puts the windchill at 26 if i'm not -- if i'm mott mistaken. st. helena 25. now, let's see, up in lake county, our observer had 29. i think 27 until ukiah. marshall in marin county,

that's 31. east-northeast san jose, a little puff of a southeast at sfo. there is a little -- there is enough of a breeze to keep some of that fog out of here but the rain really begins to pick up in southern california. i mean, they are getting a lot down there. we're not getting much at all. a little system might clip us on thursday for some rain. some of the forecast models are saying it looks like wind. it's a cold start, patchy fog. when you get low in the 20s, it's hard to get above 52, 53 unless you get an easterly breeze or northerly breeze. 53 alameda, oakland. antioch, brentwood, pleasanton. san jose the warmest, along with santa cruz and 55, redwood side. i think i saw 29 woodside.

not much. it looks breezy to windy calming down on sunday. all right. thank you, steve. stormy weather not here but in southern california. he'll come back to tell us about the rain and the snow and the imthe im-- and the impact. saving big bucks, what will happen today that could have california college students save hundreds of dollars a year.

good morning. except for a little patchy fog, it's darned cold out there. after that fog burns off, it

will be sunny. we had our little system but it's been a powerhouse in southern california. big bear lake. there were numerous reports of waterspouts which are funnel clouds near la jolla but the snow continues, so they are getting snow there on the grapevine. as you know that causes all sorts of problem. it's still raining there. if have you any travel plans, l.a. and san diego you might want to wait one day and snow in the mountains. it is 7:16. four soldiers are dead after two army helicopters crashed in washington state. the army says the helicopters were on a training mission last night at joint base lewis mcchord south of tacoma. investigators are still trying to figure out if the aircraft collided or if they crashed

separately. president obama has formally asked for the up manned surveillance drone but the administration says it's not hopeful roip will comply. the drone was captured last week by iran's armed forces. iranian officials say they are close to recovering data from the drone. house and senate negotiators say they've made a change to a defense spending bill? order to avoid a threatened presidential veto. president obama had said that he would veto the legislation if provisions requiring military dud of terror suspects were not changed the new bill makes it clear that the -- that the fbi has the ability question terrorists. but it's not clear if that change is enough for a veto. leon panetta is in afghanistan. he made an unannounced visit. had -- this is lee on panetta

arrive -- leeon panetta -- leon panetta. time now, 7:17. happening right now, this morning congress holds its first hearing in the penn state sex abuse scandal. in fact, we're looking in live right now at the hearing. we've been watching it where some members of congress are proposing it to protect -- some members of congress are expected to get some very dramatic testimony from an abuse survivor. let's get back to the hearing woman. one of the first witnesses this morning is gonna be former nhl player and he will be

testifying about the abuse he suffered. he wrote a book about it called "why i didn't say anything" and has become a spokesman for abuse survivors. congress is considering legislation that all states require that anyone who sees or knows about a crime to report it. right now, only 18 states have those mandatory reporting laws. california is not one of them. california senator barbara boxer is gonna be testifying about a bill to change that. there's a push to withhold federal funds for institutions to be covering up abuse. we'll have more coverage coming up in about an hour. we're live in washington, d.c., alison burns, ktvu channel 2 news. 7:19. a preliminary hearing for jerry sandusky is over this morning. san dusk ways with -- sand

duskky was there. he left -- sandusky was there. he left court. that's his wife at his side. it ended without testimony from an accuser as planned. make sure you keep it tuned here. coming up at 7:30, the reason that testimony never took place this morning. and what's next for the former penn state coach. police are investigating another tragic hazing incident involving band members at florida a&m can university. three young men are accused of beating a female band member so badly during recent hazing rituals that she suffered a broken thighbone. the speech came three weeks before the band member was killed. today, state lawmakers will hear details of a proposal that could cut some college costs. college students and

instructors will join darrell steinberg in sacramento. he's introducing a bill to create a free online library of digital textbooks that are used in many lower division colleges. the mount diablo school board may adopt a qualified budget at their meeting today. budget reports are categorized as qualified if a district may not meet financial obligations. the mount diablo budget would show the district might not be able to pay its bills through 2014. the board is looking to increase 4 million to increase its contract for solar power. 7:20. we're shivering here in the bay area. up next as we -- look at these live pictures, steve is coming back. he will tell us if there is a

warmup in r future.

canada has pulled out of the proto honda on climate change. they say that will not solve the crisis. canada's withdrawal comes just days after almost 200 countries agreed to work on a new deal to assign a new treaty to replace the first one that runs out of the end the year. by pulling out, canada will save what would have been about $14 billion in lines for not meet the regulations of that

agreement. also in canada, women taking part in citizenship temperatures in that country will no longer be allowed to cover their faces with burkas and veils. the government says it ensures the right person is taking part in the ceremony. 7:24. we want to check in with sal and see how thicks are going -- how things are going. it's slow on calaveras boulevard right from 680 passing all of the traffic lights. it americans onto a freeway and it still doesn't get better until you reach sunnyvale. a lot of people are on their way to sunnyvale. let's move along and take a look at the bridge now. that traffic is moving along nicely. there is a little bit of a back

-- backup. also, we have slow traffic on 80 westbound coming through richmond and heating out to the berkeley area. we mentioned the san mateo bridge, it is a little bit slow there as you drive from about 23. a little bit farther south than that down to fremont. let's go to steve. except for some patchy fog it's cold out there. it will be sunny today. temperatures will struggle to get out of the low 50s and mid- 50s. a lot of rain and activity down in southern california. water spots. some flooding, east of san diego, some snow in the higher elevations. a little bit of patchy fog and really cold numbers. william diaz just tweeted me. he's in san francisco and he says 44? are you kidding me? it feels like antarctica here.

2 favorfield, up tolake county and mendocino county, it's cold. clearing friday, and then it looks like more wind as we head into friday night and saturday. the weekend will be dry. a big surprise this morning in the penn state child abuse case. what the former coach at the center of the scandal did in the courtroom this morning. >> reporter: firefighters are investigating the cause of a fire house -- investigating the cause of a house fire say what

happened here should serve -- should serve about reminders of fires.

major new developments in

the jersey sandusky child molestation case. he -- jerry sandusky child case molestation case. our reporter is standing by in pennsylvania to tell us how this decision keeps his accusers from testifying, at least for now. good morning, dave. >> reporter: good morning. a lot of people this morring checking their hearing in a packed courtroom it was aflowbsed -- it was announced that the defense announce ed would like to -- announce ed would like to -- announced he would like to waive the hearing. it was expected today that 11 witnesses were gonna testify. many of them were the alleged victims of jerry sandusky. a few moments ago, his attorney spoke explaining it was a 51-49 decision to decide not to proceed with the hearing. the next significant date is january 11th the at that time there will be an rainment for

-- there will be an arraignment for jersey sab duskky -- sandusky. even though this case, as you mentioned, will be moving forward, do not expect to see jerry sandusky in the courtroom any time soon. today there was the possibility he was gonna come face to face with his accusers. it did not happen. back to you. >> all right. that's our reporter, david lee miller. more details coming up as we move along. back here at home. we want to give you an update on developing news in menlo park. a family escaped a home that went up in flames early this morning. allie rasmus is out there at the scene with the very latest on what it firefighters are saying -- on what firefighters are saying. >> reporter: good morning.

we'll show you the live picture. you can see there's no more flames. there's no more smoke. there is a political bit of steam coming from the top of the house. firefighters are still out there here starting their investigation into how all of this started. let's show you video from the closeup of the house. the red cross is out here tenning -- helping -- is out here helping the homeowner. he was inside when the fire started. he got out safely. he's not hurt. the cause of the fire is under investigation. but firefighters found out that yesterday, there was a small grease fire on the stove of the home. the homeowner was able to put it out himself. but sometimes the grease can continue burning in the vents above the stove and they found out the same thin that can happen when you use your fireplace a lot. the same thing that can -- can

happen with chimneys. >> it's important to keep your chimney clean. >> reporter: the fire spread throughout the attic. you can see where some of the fire burnt through the home. now, the homeowner tried to call 911 but by the time he was -- by the time he relationized his fire -- luckily, a passerby called here. you are look at firefighters just hosing off their equipment. there is an investigation underway. this street you are looking at is ringwood. near arlington. we want to mention that this street runs parallel tole the -- parallel to the school.

live in menlo park, allie rasmus, ktvu channel 2 news. 7:34. a bicyclist accused of killing a bicycle in san francisco is due in court today. police say 23-year-old randall ang was riding his bike at mission and the embarcadero when he ran a red light and hit a 63-year-old -- old woman. she fell and hit her head. prosecutors say there was no evidence that the bicyclist was drunk or drugs. if convicted, he faces a maximum sentence in year -- a maximum year sentence in jail. cuts come after california failed to meet a $4 billion projected increase in tax revenue. public keaks faces the chargest cuts the uc and scu systems could lose $100 million each. and community college fees could go up $10 per unite.

despite the new cuts, the gates to henry coe park are staying hole. the park is located here morgan hill. the parks department says 15 state parks slated for closure are likely to stay open because the new partnership. >> well, in most cases they are nonprofits or they are donors or it's the national service helping us out where their borders and our borders are together. >> two other parks in marin county are also staying open. we're learning more about a planned strike with nurses is set to take place next week.

the ma rib i. jnkt -- the marin i.j. says the nurses will not take part in the demonstration next week. the a cell phone spokesman said the sites are located berkeley. they are in the middle of contract negotiations. uc davis researchers say they now how airlines may make more money and make passengers on tab -- stuck on a tarmac happy. >> if they gave me the option of leaving, coy go back to the -- to the terminal and stretch

my legs. there is a passenger bill of rights about how long a passenger can be held on a plane. but researchers say that's still up to a pilot's discretion. an arraignment is set this important for this man -- is set this morning -- is set this morning for this man. he was arrested after an hour's long standoff with the police. the 21 -- the 21-year-old man was wounded in that black friday shooting. solano county is hoeing a new online video tour will help attract new businesses. there are about ten. the project launched in september and seems to be getting atense. solano county leaders -- attention. solano county leaders say more than 800 people have watched videos since they became

available. newschopper 2 is shing us a bunch of -- showing us a bunch of traffic in the area. for the most part and it does look like there's something there on the shoulder. just use caution as you drive through this area. actually -- i'll sorry. this is just north of university avenue but there's something -- southbound 101 near highway 92. so there are two sech rit things. this one here at university avenue is here ornt right shoulder. westbound 92 traffic looks pretty good getting on to tractor-trailer rise -- on to

the high rise. northbound 280 is slow as you can see and 85 is slow as you approach 17 all the way to the cupertino on the peninsula we had that crash. i think 280 is a better bet. 7:39. let's go to steve. thank you, sal. a very good morning. just a little bit of patchy fog, sunshine -- sunshine aplenty. even though it might be in the 40s for sol, it might feel better -- colder than that. a little system on thursday may give us just a -- just a hint of rain. today, cold morning. sunny and breezy. some fog returns. there's actually patchy fog on the mendocino coast.

the weekend looks quiet except possible wind again developing friday night into saturday. the big news continues to be the lows. fairfield is at 30. santa rosa, 30. so -- so your seeper effecter -- super effector here. saint helena, 25. kenwood, 26. 31 degrees, los gatos, pleasant hill, los gatos, woodside, all around 30, 31, 32. there is enough of a breeze so the fog isn't a big factor. most locations fog free but just a little bit there. but again, southern california, i mean everything is just ramped up down there. rain, snow. a water -- waterspouts.

very active there. this system and the -- and the low will work it's way out of here. still enough to get a breeze. highs staying object cool -- on the cool side. kentfield, 52. walnut creek, 54. danville, 55. brentwood, oakley to martinez, crockett -- by the way our observer in crockett, 35. and vallejo, 34. if you are out in that irarea -- in that area and you think it's cold, it is. mountain view, big shot out to my buddy who is back from a long trip overseas. he says it's cold out there. 5 in daly city and 54 in the city. not much of a change. the fog will come back and then plain some rain on thursday. we'll clear it out with your

weekend in view, it will be sunny. but it might be windy,. >> okay. thank you, steve. the feds last meeting of the year. what will they focus on? it's getting a lot of attention from investors. and deer hunters are blamed for a disaster during a high school basketball team tryout.

today, federal reserve chairman ben ber canny and his colleagues are meeting in washington, expected to focus on how and when they give the public information about interest rate trends. the new strategy could be announced next month. the fed is likely to hold off on any major announcements as it weighs encouraging signs right now. a machete and a gas-powered hedge trimmer left right near an outdoor play area, toxic cleaning supplies within reach of preschoolers and incomplete

background checks. those are just a few things provided from the headstart. of the health and human services department released findings from today from audit the done in 2009-2010. more than 70% of the centers that were inspected had open or broken gates leading to parking lots and streets. more than half had playground equipment that was not in good, safe shape. the inspector general rctions on -- recommends talk about legislation to require periodic background checks on headstart employees. dave? >> all right, pam. 7:47. grief counselors will be at a south texas middle school today after two students were shot and deer hunters may be responsibility.

this happened last night during school basketball tryouts. three deer hunters are being questioned. police won't say yet if this shooting appears to be accidental or if it was intentional. it is 7:47. tonight, east palo alto city council will discuss the effect of facebook's proposed expansion. facebook hopes to one way accommodate 9400 workers on bay front expressway. that's expected to impact neighboring east of palo alto. a report was released earlier this year that raises concerns about a potential hows crunch and pollution from increased traffic. right now an online auction is underway to sell off items now belonging to the solyndra company. laptop stations, and tools are among the items.

originally solyndra tried to find a buyer to take over the company and turn it around but no serious buyers took interest so the company's haves -- interests are being auctioned off. some items that once belocked to legendary movie star elizabeth taylor will be auctioned. pieces of her jewelry collection. that includes earring she wore when she won the academy

awards. earrings from richard burton and gifts from her very close friend, michael jackson. those items are estimated to be about $30 million. the pac-12 is looking to expand again. this time, though, the conference could expand to another country with sports events being held in china. larry scott thinks that could happen in the next three to five years. stanford and notre dame have already talked about playing in china. more sports could lead to more cultural and student exchanges outside of sports for all of the pac-12 schools. all of the tickets given to stanford for next month's fiesta bowl game against oklahoma state are sold out.

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that safety harness, woe have been a goner. well, several people don't have power because they disconnected their smart meters. peggy showed us the notice she got. she hired an attorney and said that pg&e agreed to install an analog meter. >> i'm sad they didn't listen to me. i had to go pay an attorney. but my question is what about the other people having problems? that's my concern. >> pg&e says smart meters are safe and it's lawful and dangerous to disconnect them.

7:54. the chp investigating a big crash last night involving eightby rigs north of los angeles -- eight big rigs north of los angeles. it happened in the truck tunnel near state route 14. now, that crash caused the traffic to back up for miles. at least three peel were treated for minors. fortunately nothing ruptured.

we want to check in again with sal and see what's happening on the roads. we're gonna go right outside and look at some of these live pictures that we have for you. westbound bay bridge, the traffic is backed up as you drive out to -- towards san francisco. if you are gonna be getting into the city you can sigh most bridges are doing well. out to a live look at oakland right in front of the coliseum. traffic looks good there northbound and southbound. this moving, if you are trying to get into the silicon valley -- silicon valley, southbound 101 looks pretty good. southbound 280 if you are gonna go to stanford. right now traffic is a little bit heavy in that area. a little bit of fog, around point reyes lighthouse. just a little patchy fog.

other than that, it's mostly clear. just cold. a lot of -- a lot of rain continues -- a lot of rain continues. santa rosa, 29. napa airport is 29. >> livermore, 32.

a billion dollar vote in santa clara tonight. the big decision involving the future of the 49ers. >> reporter: things are getting back to normal here at the portlandport of oakland, as can you see by the truckers and the longshoremen. but they faced difficulties this morning at a -- as a result of those protesters. we'll tell you what the challenges were when "mornings on 2" continues.

we're back with allie rasmus. she has more information on this fire. >> reporter: it's a single family home that caught fire. you can see firefighters are still out here on the scene but this fire is put out so there's not much danger around the surrounding hole. the temperature that lived here noticed the fire, he -- we saw

what looked like black smoke. the cause of the fire is still under investigation. but firefighters found out that yesterday there was a small grease fire on the stove. the homeowner put the grease fire out himself but firefighters say sometimes that grease can continue to burn up inside the vents above the stove. they explained, something for people to have -- sog for people -- something for people to keep in mind is you use your fire place a lot.

>> it's very important to clean your chimney. >> reporter: the homeowner was abe to get out safely. he tried to call 911 but the fire had already taken out his electrical system. there were pedestrians walking by who noticed the fire. the hole is going to have to be turned -- torn down. this street is closed off to traffic as firefighters continue to clean up their work. ringwood is shut down. it's right next to menlo ather ton high school. if you are trying to get to this area, you may have traffic troubles to deal with.

[ sirens ] this is new video into the ktvu newsroom. it shows the aftermath of this. police say one to three men armed with a machine gun opened fire this morning in the city's center. it's believed the men also threw several grenades at a bus shelter. police say one of the attackers is now dead of the moltive is not known but officials say they had records. 8:03. well, back here ats hole, the trucks are rolling again at the -- tara moriarty has more. >> reporter: well, longshoremen

did arrive for their shift. truck drivers have been here since about 5:00. they are lined you. we're told by port authorities that -- that will load and unload shipments. >> all over the word. from here to egypt, we'll be here. [ cheers ] >> reporter: that was the scene at 4:00 this morning. cheers erupted as crowds gathered in front of four or five berths scattered throughout the port. last night, longshoremen were told not to report for their evening shift. they are releashed there is know a injuries or -- relieved there is no injuries.

they also said it hurt many businesses that create -- that pay taxes and help us create jobs. protesters say some sacrifices have to be made for one day too benefit the 99% in the long run. we talked to many long shoremen who fillet the same way. 3,000 demonstrators marched from downtown to west oakland port. we don't know exactly the details. they haven't released that to us just yet but we'll bring it to you that day, that is the latest from here live, i'm tara moriarty, ktvu channel 2 news. the chronicle is reporting that the occupy movement is not connecting with -- a new survey found only 10% of occupy

protesters in new york's park were african-americans. locally, some say things like port shutdowns hurt more than they have helped. they also say wealth and equality have been hurting the economy long before the occupy movement began. tonight, the 49ers could take another big step to the plan to build a billion-dollar stadium right next to great america. the final plan protects the city's general fund while making the 49ers and the nfl responsible for the -- nfl responsible for most of the funding. ed lee is still trying to talk to the 49er owners. but it appears stopping the team from moving out of the city is a real long shot. if someone spots a suicidal comment on the friends

facebook, the person who spots can click a link or call the suicide hotline. >> i think the benefits outweigh that. you could save a life. there are a lot of people that are depressed, especially with the holidays and the financial things going on. >> i think it's a good suggestion. >> football says the goal is to improve safety on the webb -- on the web. we asked viewers what they thought. send a message to the channel 2 morning news team on facebook. you might want to think carefully about posting

something. >> yeah. >> 8:07. well, sal is watching our commute. i know you are watching the toll plaza, how is that doing. it's moving slowly. i think the -- the commute was getting a little bit lighter. seeing there a little bit more space opening up at the toll plaza. there are some problems but not here on the bridge. let's move along and take a look at northbound 880. we're getting slow traffic here passing the coliseum and the getting up past the hyde street exit where it clears up. this move's commute has been slow. also as we look at contra costa county, highway 4, the traffic is going to be a little bit slow at bay point.

680 had a bunch of minor fender- bender. so watch for slow traffic in that area. mostly sunny. cold is the big news this morning. i did see a 40 in the city. officially 44 in san francisco and a lot of 20s an 30s around. so we start off cold, more rain in southern california even down towards parts of the san joaquin valley. a little bit of fog has come back, parts of the sonoma coast, mendocino coast. a lot of 30s, we should start to bounce off these morning lows pretty fast. look at all of that rain there. all sorts of snow in the mountains. waterspouts. huntington beach a lot of activity. a cold morning, a little breeze

at times. forecasted highs will be in the 50s. fog will be back tonight. we'll take that into tomorrow. it will be another cold it look breezy as we head into your weekend. 8:09. happening right now a toy drive is underway but this one has a specific able group in mine. kraig debro is live with more information on the volunteers. >> reporter: i ran into something a little unexpected. we ran into this target in come ma -- in colma. our charity is here of it's called dig de. you see toes two lines theres number one and number two?

dig deep is buying items an spending $45,000 for holiday gifts for kids. some people say shopping is the fubbest part but others say knowing that 18,000 will have something to open up under the tree. we try to get the ipod. the razors, the bike, the jerseys it's about the -- the price went to $50. so kids benefit -- benefit from that. after the toys are but they are loaded into the delivery vehicles. you see the elves on the vehicles, they are supposed to be representing el everybodies. l of the -- elves. all of the people will be there at the bar. once at the bar they will have

a chance to celebrate what they did. if you come back out live, you will see these are just two cars -- carts full of toys we bought. this is something i might like to have. definitely that fits the bill. there is a -- there is a fly crane and then a laser-type weapon. a lot of fun stuff, older kids get these toys. this toy was started in twup -- this was started by a man who found out kids didn't have anything for christmas day. and you may have a couple of extra days to do your online shopping. a new survey of dwrl merchants say many have extended their

cutoff rates for fan dared rate slipping. this year, 7% of retailers dash 7% of redayers dash 87% of retailers. good news for you. >> got a couple of exthat days. >> you got one more week. >> yeah. 8:12. we do have developing news coming in from overseas. there's been another international incident involving a u.s. drone plane.

we do have a little bit of fog out there. a little bit out there towards livermore. once that burns off, it will be sunny today. it's cold. :16. iran wants -- 8:16. iran wants an i pollgy -- an apology today. president obama has formally asked for the return of this unmanned surveillance drone. however, the administration is not hopeful that iran will comply with this. the drone was captured last week by armed forces.

iranian officials say they are very close to removing information about the drone. we're just finding out about another american military drone crash. it happened in the say shells islands -- saishels island. the united states used drones over there and today's investigation is under -- today's incident is under investigation. leon panetta arrived -- arooved in kabul. he's scheduled to meet with officials. he will go to iraq, libya and turkey. he will be the first u.s. defense secretary to visit libya which is emerging from an eight-month civil war. the leaders of a congressional panel have agreed

to freeze $700 million in aide to -- in aid to plan. homemade bombs or ieds are frequently used by the taliban against the u.s. and nato troops in afghanistan. the main material used to make the i.d.s is a fertilizer that's been traced to two factories inside pakistan. in the wake of the penn state scandal, the senate committee is holding a hearing this morning about the problem with child abuse. this is a live picture where some members are hearing dramatic testimony from an abused sur viber -- survivor. alison burns has more. >> reporter: we got some eye- opening numbers. 700million are abused in the

united states. 85% of them are victims of sexual abuse. now, sheldon testified he was abused by a coach for five years. >> the man who preyed on me took advantage of his position as a coach to look for children who are especially vulnerable. boys who needed a father figure, teas with problems, drinking problems. >> reporter: canada is calling for the requirement that if anybody witnesses a crime involving children, that they report it. >> now our nation needs to reach a consensus that we will never, ever, ever tur a blind eye against an innocent child. we have to defend our kids otherwise. we are faying as human being. and we are failing as legislators. >> reporter: now, right now,

only 18 states have laws requiring that anyone who sees a child being abused report it to police. california does not have a comprehensive reporting law like that. reporting live from washington, d.c. alison burns, kut ku. kut-- ktvu channel 2 news. a scheduled preliminary hearing for jerry sandusky never took place this morning. instead, sandusky told the court he wants to go straight to trial to face molestation charges. stay with us at 8:35, we'll go live to pennsylvania to find out what the prosecution is saying about a possible plea deal. ta, state lawmakers will hear a proposal that could cut some of the costs. darrell steinberg is introducing a bill to create a free online lie brother rif digital textbooks that are used

in many lower division college courses. as you know, textbooks cost students hundreds of dollars every academic year. the mount diablo school board may adopt a qualified budget. budget reports of categorized as qualified if the drilt cannot meet their financial obl bags -- if the district cannot meet mr. financial obligations. meet their financial obligations. the man accused in a shooting outside of a san leandro wa mart will be in court faud. an arraignment is scheduled this afternoon for 29-year-old watson. he's charged with attempted murder, two counts of attempted murder and one count of robbery. watson was arrested last week after ans -- after an hours'

long standoff. governor jerry brown says they are a waste of time and money. he wants california agencies to stop spending so much time on them. another chilly morning in the bay area. meteorologist steve pawson will tell us whether things will war up. [ female announcer ] help i need a holiday party idea.

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the sacramento bee says governor brown ordered state agencies yesterday to reduce the number of reports they produce calling them a waste of time and money. state agencies turn out about 2600 reports each year. brown says he wants agencies to work with the department of finance and the legislature to fig figure out -- to figure out which ones are not not needed. let's go to sal. >> i boot -- by the way, it looks like kwame brown may be coming to the warriors. we'll let the sports department confirm that. but it's blowing up the twitter. southbound 101 there is a new crash near whipple avenue

on the soldier -- shoulder. it's not been the greatest commute on the 101. also move the maps to antioch. let's get the maps back. i just want to show the viewers something -- there you go. highway 4 and then bay point, southbound 680. little a billion -- still a little bit slow. let's go to 80. that commute looks pretty good in oakland. one more thing, we want -- we want to show you 280. that traffic is improving. let's go to steve. sal, thank you, sir. well, except for some fog out there. really cold. low 40s. but now it's sunny. there's a patch or two. some of it is even coming down the coast a little bit. today we'll be sunny side you. our system down in southern california has left behind a lot of cold air and only patchy fog 20s, 30s and 40s. the city official 4 but i did

see -- 44 but i did sigh 42 -- did you i -- but i did see 42. that system, that's a big low. i mean, we could use that rain folks but it's down visiting san diego, delmar and loy hoe ya. cold morning. temperatures will be in the 50s. low to mid. some of the higher el crations -- elevations may flirt with upper 40s. could be a light system the an then it looks like another wind event could continue. all right, steve. 8:27. the fda issued a cease and desift order to a -- cees and

desift -- cease and desist or the -- cease and desist order.

welcome back. this morning, the trucks, they are rolling at the port of oakland. that's after the latest move a couple of hours ago by obpie demonstrators. tara moriarty is out there with the details. >> reporter: we just spoke to oakland police and they say they are pretty pleased with the way things were handled yesterday. there were only two arrests that were made. take a look behind me here. you can see the trucks are rolling right along through all

of the intersections here. no injuries happened yesterday so that's good news. as you can imagine longshoremen have their work cut out for them. the backlog is pretty extensive. >> about a 24-hour shutdown. [ cheers ] >> reporter: at 4:00, cheers erited from crowds of protesters gathered in front of four or five berths throughout the port. demonstrators just received word that a 3:00 a.m. shift had been effectively shut down. this morning, longshoremen arrived for their shift. truck drivers have been in and out of the berths for hours. we're told there are seven vessels that willed load -- that will load and unload

shipments. protesters and even some lock shoremen told us that sacrifices have to be done once a day to benefit 9%. the next big event that occupy protesters up their sleeve is occupy the bay on new year's day. 8:32. occupy demonstrators targeted ports up and down the west coast and last night the protest at the port of seattle got out of hand. just look at this. police used pepper spray breaking up a crowd of about 100 demonstrators. they tried to block the main entrances to the port. several responded throwing paint and other items at the police. they did make at least a dozen

arrests. but there are no reports of any serious injuries. make sure you stay right here with us with ktvu for continuing coverage of the protest. you can get updates at any time by going to mobile ktvu. well, the food and drug administration issued a cease and desist order to a man in fremont. he's been running a one-man sperm bank out of his cause. they say he did not take the required requirements to prevent communicable diseases. just a short time ago, we spoke to him. >> it's sort of like my way of helping the -- helping the 99% because a lot of the people come out and go the term they can't afford the traditional sperm bank or their insurance

plan doesn't cover those fertility treats which can run up into the thousands of dollars. >> he says he's fathered a dozen children from all -- of all races and from all economic backgrounds. a maimer toy donation effort is underway this morning for some needy bay area children. kraig debro is live from colma with a specific group of children they had in mind. this -- this can be a tough group to shop for. >> reporter: yes. boys can be hard to shop for. we're here for the charity called "dig deep" they have $45,000 to shop for holiday toys for kids. now, some people say that shopping is the one farm but

people with in charity say knowing that 18,000 san francisco families are gonna have toys for the holidays is where they get most of from satisfaction. dig deep. in in-- instead of having just stuffed animals or stuffed dolls, they shop for teenagers. we try to get the ipods recall the things -- recall, the things kids really want. it's -- the price runs about $50. so kids really benefit from that. the toys are taken to the target and loaded to liberty vehicles. those ear the on the vehicles represent elk ears -- those ears on the vehicles represent

the elk ears. >> we grt a lot of -- got a lot of toys and we're gonna sing and dance. my name is serrenty -- serenity. >> i got my juffen bieber and my mobsster. >> the kids with "dig deep" won't get their toys until later. they are to that that dash they are gonna -- they are gonna donate -- donate the toys to the salvation army. and then three years ago, the founder started this in earnest and hope 20 do -- ernest and hope to do this every year. santa claus wants your help this morning, responding to all of the letters addressed to the

south pole. if you want to help, you can go to the evans office in bayview at -- at 11:00. and we can tell you the 13th street post office is also participating in these letters to santa program. :36. a major new twist this morning in the jersey sandusky molestation case. the former coach is skipping his hearing that's supposed to happen and instead of going straight to trial. we're live with more. >> reporter: good morning. some attorneys for those victims speaking to us just a few molts ago saying it's a good thing because they won't have to testify twice in two separate court proceeding. this, of course, was set to be

a preliminary hearing but a decision made last night changed all of that and the preliminary hearing has been waived. jerry sun cask you can is -- sandusky is waving his right for a preliminary hearing. as proceedings got on tuesday morning, his attorney said his client is prepared to go to trial. the loss kution -- prosecution says prksbly 11 witnesses were ready to testify against sandusky and will at the -- at the trial. ultimately, the prosecution says those witnesses are benefits from today's developments. i want to emphasize what it would mean for the victims in terms of not creating a seangd

road. and not having to go through the pain and sufficienting that's brought by a case like this. an attorney for one of the alleged victims who was set to testify agrees. >> i can imagine this is terrific for my client as well as all of the other victims who now do not have to relive the horrors that they experienced. >> reporter: the prosecution says there are no ongoing discussions for a plea bargain. sandusky remains under house arrest with an electronic monitoring bracelet. now, there's this arraignment  scheduled for january, which we're told that jerry sandusky will not be attending. he was to enter his plea. he did that today. he entered a plea of not guilty. so again, the preliminary hearing has been waived.

we're love in pennsylvania, back to you. >> all right. thank you, chris. 8:39. let's quickly go to sal and see what's happening on 880. it's slow here as you drive past the coliseum. you will see some slow traffic in case you haven't heard, kwame brown is coming to the warriors, one year, $7 million contract. let's take a look at the westbound bay bridge. it's backed up up for a small delay. it's getting better in san francisco. highway 4 has also improved a little bit. they got rid of the accident also in walnut creek. thank you, sir. a little bit of fog object coast and inland. cold, cold, cold. temperatures continue 20s and 30s. we are still warmer that that -- we're still warmer than this now. 30s and even 44 in san francisco although there are

some reading. other than fog, is up, it's a cold pattern for us. the breeze should pick up a littleby. 50s for temperatures. san jose, the warmest. but it won't be very warm. days are just too short now. maybe some rain on thursday. looks like, though, that system that intensifies in southern california will get the wind late friday into saturday. thank you, steve. 1million preschoolers may not be safe. pam cook is inthe studio with who is at risk after a new study was just released today.

stocks mixed in trading today. strong participation at a bond sale backing europe's bailout fund. taking a live look at the big poord. the dow is currently up 53. the nasdaq is up 2. s&p is up

5. well, the commerce department reports retail spending tapered off last month. retail sales climbed 2/10. shoemps spent more on appliances and cars while they fell at grocery stores and restaurants. the slight increase, economists say, is slowly but surely growing. best buy reported a 29% income. best buy is slashing prices because it's facing stiff competition from discounters and onretailers. revenue was up a disappointing 2%. best buy is now forecasting an even smaller increase during the 4th quarter. let's bring you up to date on some some of the other top

stories we're following right now. tonight, the city council is expected to give its final approval to a plan to build a stadium right next to great america. four people are now confirmed dead. 64 others wounded after a grenade and machine gun attack in belgium. police say one to three men armed with a machine gun opened fire in in the city's center. there. at least one of the attackers was killed. back here at home later today, the state will announce just how deep midyear budget cuts will have to be. children in danger. that's the concern after a study was released today. pam book's in the studio to explain exactly who is at risk.

good morning, pam. >> good morning. well, nearly 1 million low income children are in head account start centers across the country. but a new report shows those children may not be safe. the health and human services department conducted an audit of 175 headstart facilities across the country, including some here in california. the inspectors found many violations. there were broken or open gates leading to parking lots and streets and more than half had playground equipment that was not in shape. but some violations were even more alarming amount machete and a gas powered hedge trimmer found near a children's play area and tox inchemicals and cleaning supplies were within reach the preschoolers. in most cases, the setter has taken problems. but the general is also calling for onsite monitoring for the

senters to continue to get federal funding. in florida, reports of another hazing incident involving marching band members is being investigated. three young men with the university's marching band are accused of beating a female mob ter. she sufficiented a broken thighbone. this bail before a trapped trip to orlando and investigators say hazes was involved in that ins tent. tonight, cabs will be hosting a public meeting in san francisco while plans for a bike path -- for plans of a bike path on the brick. now, artists will show off the platest designs. the new eastern span will have a bike path allowing bikers to

walk from oakland for the first time. but there's still no plans for a bike path on the western side. a drety card skilling scam has -- credit card skimming scam has banks taking new ack u. 1,000 customers are getting a new card. even if the accounts have not been compromised. it comes after several readers were rigged in 24 lucky bay area stores. >> they place the card in the ankt tv m it's verified, a -- verify and they put the pin in and withdrawal 300 at a time. >> lucky is also helping blue collars. the store gave them a czech for $4,000. san francisco police are

investigating several robberies move nmy -- muni buses and light rail. investigators say four people approached a 20-year-old man and then knock ted him coin. another incident -- knocked him down. another incident occurred on sunday when a man trying -- tried to steal. 8:49. police in pinole searching for a gunman who shot and bowned a man yoit sud of an in and out burger. police say the victim was sitting in the car in the drive- thru last night on fitzgerald drive when he was shot. that man is in the hospital this morning, listed in critical condition. investigators say this was not a random attack, that the victim was targeted but there's none about -- there's been no something description. murder charges may -- criminal charges may be filed

against this girl. she was arrested yesterday on suspicion for filing a you false police report. she was found safe in vallejo. her pants rarnted -- roshted her missing after getting a voice mail saying she was being held captive. now, she confessed that she -- she confessed to the story that she made up the story to get sympathy for her family. ross will soon have a new role in the city. he served on the board for seven years before being elected as the city's new sheriff. he will be sworn in next month. he is replacing michael mennicy who is retiring.

well, laying the ground work for future growth. what's happening that mountain view-based google hopes city leaders will approve. and local chuck e. cheeses pizza parlors slapped with fines. the rule they are accused of breaking.

tonight's vallejo city council meeting could be a tense one. a citizens board, some say, is needed to deal with complaints and concerns about service. but the president of vallejo's police officers' association calls the proposal an attack. he also tells "the times herald" that the timing is suspect given the shooting of officer james kapoot. google wants to pay the city of mountain view thousands of dollars up front to help facilitate with some work. tonight, the city council will vote on whether to accept a

$255,000 prepayment for the time the city expects to spend on google project the. nine prayer chuck e. cheese pizza parlors are accused of violating labor law. the restaurants were fined $28,000. they say they put young workers at risk by allow bling them to load -- allowing them to load and unload an reportedly, running a dough machine. right now, an online auction is underway to sell off items belonging to the now- bankrupt company solyndra. also more than 3400 solar panels are for sale. they declared bankruptcy in september. tried to find a buyer to take over the company.

but no serious buyers came forward. the online auction runs through 8:00 tomorrow morning. it's ticket tuesday day -- it's ticket tuesday. a turf club prize. the meet runs through june 17th. for your chance to win go to the secret word category and put in "go." let's check in with sal again. >> as you pass the coliseum, you can see traffic is moving along pretty nicely here. no major problems but it will be closed between here and hyde street. it's light at the bay bridge toll plaza. now let's go to steve. except for a little bit of fog, we have sunshine. 20s, 30s, and 40s. some fog fog tab dash some fog

ruferns. it looks like a little breeze. >> so still no rain in your crystal ball? >> in southern california. >> okay. thank you. that's our report. thank you for trusting ktvu. also be sure to join us at noon. we are always here for you at ktvu.com. thank you for joining us. ♪ it's easy to see what subaru owners care about.

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