now at noon, a slow and noisy commute this morning as protesters disrupt b.a.r.t. service in san francisco. what's happening now. and demonstrators block entrances at oakland's federal building. why they say they want to reclaim the legacy of dr. martin luther king, junior. and the condition of a man shot by richmond police. the officer says the man had a large gun and a bag of drugs. good afternoon.

i'm tori campbell. b.a.r.t. trains are running on schedule this afternoon after service was disrupted during this morning's commute. it was all because of a large demonstration at several san francisco stations over police violence. we have team coverage beginning with alex savidge in san francisco to show us how protesters got their message across. alex? >> reporter: tori, good afternoon to you. a couple of hundred protesters managed to shut down several b.a.r.t. stations during this morning's commute. leading up to the demonstrations. organizers asked of coming down to take part to bring a metal spoon with them. this morning we found out why. a noisy demonstration at the montgomery b.a.r.t. station as a couple of hundred people banged spoons against metal pillars, walls, and the trains. this protester seen smashing a train window was promptly arrested. another woman was taken into custody after officers said she

blocked the doors of a train. this protest fueled by anger over police brutality was designed to disrupt the morning commute for b.a.r.t. riders and send a message. >> we are trying to connect the dots between police violence and economic violence. [inaudible] >> reporter: at different sometimes trains weren't stopping at stations in downtown san francisco. commuters were not happy about being held up. >> there is a lot that needs to be done as far as teaching police how to enforce the law. but this isn't accomplishing anything. >> reporter: during this two- hour protest, people spread out to the embarcadero station and the powell station. but in the end, there were only two arrests. >> pretty good group. went fairly smooth. our big concern is the safety

of the patrons as well as the protesters so i think it went fairly well. >> reporter: organizers of today's protest are calling for the b.a.r.t. police force to be disbanded. they also want charges dropped against a group of demonstrators who were arrested during a previous action back in november. a whole lot of extra bart police officers and employees were called in this morning to help handle the crowd. they may have to do the same thing next friday. that's because organizers are promising weekly demonstrations like this one during the morning commute until their demands are met, tori. >> all right. live in san francisco. now to -- that's alex savidge in san francisco. now to brian flores in oakland, where protesters blocked an entrance to the federal building for a time but have now left, brian. >> reporter: that's right. good afternoon to you. this protest ended about half an hour ago. i would say about 100 to 200 people were here at the peak of this protest. some chaining themselves to

others blocking the main entrances. this protest was peaceful. [chanting] >> reporter: thferl is what it looked like earlier this morning -- this is what it looked like earlier this morning. both entrances were blocked. some side entrances were accessible for federal employees. about 25 activists chained together arm and original. some put locks on. they want to draw attention to the killings of unarmed black men. many say on this martin luther king weekend they want to build and remind people of dr. king's legacy. >> we want to turn this moment into a movement. that's what we're hoping we generate, the energy and the spirit of people from different struggles to come together because we know that we can't do this in just a moment. we have to build a moment. >> reporter: several organizations from different enth nisties taking part --

ethnicities taking part. one organization says not only do they stand against racial injustice in our cut but they blame the u.s. government for injustice around the world which is another reeb they targeted the federal building. >> we're doing this on mlk weekend. and martin luther king stood for justice and really challenged the state and systemic racism head on. he took action in order to do so. we're seeing remnants of the same systemic injustices. >> reporter: organizers protested for about four hours and 28 minutes to sig signify the amount of time that white house michael brown stay in the streets last year in ferguson. we're not hearing any arrests. if you are heading to oakland or san francisco this morning, there are possible protests planned for this weekend. we do know of one planned for monday. that's scheduled to take place at 11:00 at the fruitvale b.a.r.t. station.

back to you. [chanting] >> a group of about a dozen protesters marched to oakland's city hall about an hour ago. they went to the office of mayor libby schaaf reading a list of demands. they include removing police from oakland schools and dropping charges against 14 people arrested during the protest at the west oakland b.a.r.t. station, the day after thanksgiving. the mayor was not in her office at the time. this was a peaceful demonstration and it is now wrapped up. you can see more video and information about the protests over on our website, ktvu.com. we've posted the story and video on the home page. an investigation is underway into an officer- involved shooting in richmond where a man was critically injured. it happened yesterday afternoon at nevin avenue and 21st street. that's where police say the officer approached the man who the officer said seemed suspicious. they say at that point, the man pulled out a semi-automatic handgun that had an illegal

extended magazine. that's when the officer fired several shots. >> the officer chose to defend himself by shooting the suspect and that was an absolutely split-second decision the officer made. >> investigators say the suspect was also carrying a bag full of methamphetamine and several bags of marijuana. this is the first police shooting in richmond since officers began to wear body cameras. we're told the camera was not rolling because officers are not required to have their cameras turned on at all times. fairfield police say a man shot by an officer died at the scene. they say 36-year-old jose saha was making a disturbance at a home. when officers went inside, they say he charged at them with a knife and an officer opened fire. the man was a convicted felon and described him as possibly suicidal. three members of the women's basketball team from

solano college in fairfield face charges of assault with a deadly weapon. the delana blueford said monday night she went with a friend to help settle an argument. that's when she said she was jumped by the three women and batten with bats and crow members. blueford said she once considered the three her friends. >> we called each other family, and for them to just, like, watch me be beat and be part of it is -- it's a sad thing. >> the school's basketball coach says in his 15 years of coaching he's never seen such a senseless act of violence. she's still recovering. her right eye remains shut. president obama and david cam mip ron held a joint news conference -- cameron held a

joint news conference at the white house. they will help france seek justice foyer the vicious attacks and will work together to defeat terrorist networks around the world. >> we're also gonna keep working together on strategies to counter violent extremism that radicalizes recruits and mobilizes people, especially young people to engage in terrorism. >> the president said the u.s. will host an international summit next month on how to prevent extremism and terror attacks. more than two dozen people are under arrest in raids targeting suspected terrorists in france, germany and belgium. as rick leventhal reports, the sweep has left at least two suspects dead. >> reporter: a crackdown against terror in europe. more than a dozen raids in three countries. that's more than two dozen arrests and the hunt continues for radical extremists and potential accomplices to the attacks. the president of french says

they will not back town. >> translator: no matter our opinions, no matter our disagreements, we've proveled the unity of the -- proved the uniof the international community. >> reporter: in belgium fire terrorism units were fired on in verviers. more than a dozen were arrested. people were wounded. the group was hours away from carrying out a paris-style attack on police. >> this was meant to dismantle a terror cell, and the network behind it. >> reporter: there's a ongoing threat from thousands of radicals with no cheer chain of command dispensing orders for attacks. >> we're not looking at a single command of al qaeda leaders for example, but something that's spread out

across the world. a very loose gathering of terror suspects. >> reporter: there's no confirmed link but the investigation is far from over. rick leventhal, fox news. the end of the flu season can't come soon enough for millions of americans but it may take loner than -- longer than others. it's gloomy. rosemary will be here to tell us the one area where a little bit of rain has been falling. and what happened at the trial of a bay area accused molesting students as the case nears and end.

we're getting word from government health experts that this year's flu vaccine is only 23% effective because of mutations in the flu virus. that's one of the lowest rates since the u.s. started tracking vaccine effectiveness a decade ago. patricia stark tells us researchers are working on a universal flu shot they say could provide protection for years. >> the worst cold that you've had, sore throat, runny eyes, runny nose, fever, headache. >> reporter: this year tea flu season is hitting hard for

millions of americans. and the centers for disease control announcing thursday this year's flu vaccine is less effective than originally thought. now estimating the flu shot only works 23% of the time. the cdc says that's because it doesn't match the dominant strain of the virus currently circulating. >> what's happened, the virus has changed ever so slightly but enough that our immune system are not recognizing it. >> reporter: despite that, the cdc still recommends everyone six months and older get the vaccine, saying it does still have the potential to prevent at left some flu viruses but relief can't come fast enough for hospitals across the country which are reporting a increase in the number of cases this clear. >> the intensity is different every year. this year does seem to be more intense than recent seasons. >> we came on earlier this year. it's been a little worst than anticipated. we've seen a big increase in those type of calls. >> reporter: as health officials continue to urge

people to get the vaccine, researchers are hard at work on a universal flu shot. now, scientists say a vaccine that protects against all strains of the virus and prosides at least two decades of protection could soon be a reality. >> it's an interesting idea, an important idea and that work has to be done but it's not quite ready for use on a widespread basis. >> the universal vaccine is expected to go into clinic am trials later this -- clinical trials this later. the number of people who contracted the measles at disneyland keeps growing. the total flum of illnesses is 49. the newest cases include 8 from san diego county and five from los angeles county. most patients visited disney world or california adventure between december 15th and 20th. but some contracted the illness from others who had visited the parks. closing arguments are underway in the trial of an east bay teacher accused of 22

counts of molestation. 46-year-old joseph martin is being retried on charges that he molested several male students in concord. he denies any wrongdoing. yesterday, he testified that any time he patted the student on the head or shoulder, it was to reassure or calm the student. if convicted, martin could be sentenced to life in prison. a for sale sign has gone up outside of the home of former san francisco 49er ray mcdonald. his mother said he plans to move from san jose back to south florida where he's from but not until his baby is born in march. he got in 2001s with the niners twice. once for a domestic violence incident with his fiancee. that case never led to charges. he was released last month from the team following a separate investigation of sexual assault. san jose leaders say they will now turn to the u.s. supreme court in interest attempt to have -- in their attempt to have the as move to

silicon valley. that's after the 9th circuit court rejected the claim that mlb is blocking anti-trust laws. mlb is the only industry with an exemption from anti-trust laws and the giants claim santa clara have their turf. the mayor says they cannot make money in oakland. andful they cannot make money, they will go somewhere else. >> they will find a city where they will make money. it's not oakland. it hasn't been oakland. if it's not san jose, it's more likely gonna be austin or raleigh or las vegas. >> oakland mayor libby schaaf applaud the decision and says her city is committed to keepth the as in oakland. we could know before the end of this year if the supreme court will hear san jose's case. we're getting word that candle still park will be torn

by a wrecking ball rather than an impression. it's chosen to knock down the stadium section by section after people living in the area complained about noise and toxic dust from an implosion. dem mole licks -- member demolition could begin this -- demolition could we -- on could begin this month. it's a gray day. for some it's soggy. you can see bay bridge there and across the bay, a little gloomy out there. plenty of cloud cover. a little bit of fog and over parts of the north bay, santa rosa already picking up a few/100ths. here is a look at the satellite. can i pick up a little bit of light rain over the diablo range. it's over the north bay where a few 1/100ths has been reported over santa rosa. we have some over mount saint helena, 2/10 reported there.

most has stayed i-80 north of the golden gate bridge. this is where will remain for the entire weekend. unfortunately, it's not going to be a lot that we see, not really anything beneficial, eight least for the bay area. over to the pacific northwest, we do have something sliding through, you can see northern california getting in on this. here at home, it's a gray skies and a few passing showers. that's what we're looking at for today. perhaps tomorrow. tomorrow looks better and sunday, we may get some as well. i will pick it up for you here into the afternoon. that steady line of rain right about eureka. as i roll through, not a lot going on here, we're into saturday. more of the same we will have clouds. saturday looks mainly dry, although all in all it will be a cool forecast. mostly cloudy skies, fog and the chance for showers eve over parts of the north bay. temperatures in the 50s. 55 for con-- concord. with all of that cloud cover

out there. feels pretty cool. 57 san jose. for the afternoon today, not going to see a big warmup. we'll be where we are. upper 50s to near 60. 59 in novato. 59 for berkeley. 61 expected for you oakland. san francisco going to 60. into the south bay, 63 for mountain view as well as san jose and mid 60s for santa cruz. the extended forecast with your bay area weekend always in view. for some it's a holiday weekend. mostly cloudy skies. rain there on the icon. although it won't be much. we take the rain any day but it's not going to give us that -- a whole lot. we're looking at a could pattern for the weekend. your out door activities. maybe a little damp. no dig soaker -- big soaker. a pair of north bay 6th graders are finalists in a contest that celebrates trees.

>> if i had $10,000, i would try to plant as many different types of trees as possible. >> able two students made this video for a competition put on by scottie's tissue. they are among 10 national finalists. the winners will be chosen in an online vote. the 0,000 prize can be used for -- the 10,000 prize can be used for a special project. it's happened again. another baby boy born on a contra costa highway.

oil and gas companies fueling gains on wall street setting up the market for its first gain in more than a week. the long drop paused today after the international energy agency cut its estimate of oil production from countries outside of opec. right now oil is up 4.8% at 4847. the dow currently up 132. the nasdaq up 43 and s&p up 18. the highway a patrol says two babies were born along highway 24 in just the past two days. the most recent birth happened during yesterday evening's commute. officers say at 5:30 last night, the couple pulled on the shoulder of highway 24 in walnut creek and that's where the mother gave birth to a healthy baby boy. mom, dad and baby are all doing

just fine. a day earlier, another set of expectant parents were heading to john muir but the little boy wasn't going to wait so right on the shoulder, the dad delivered his son. >> i ran over to the passenger seat opened the door, started positioning her, you know, this way. >> it was like oh, my god. i can't believe this. >> it hit me. oh, my god. i can't believe i delivered my own son. >> that's surreal. >> about five minutes later, the new father was back on the road driving to the hospital where the mom and dad are resting comfortably. there is a special celebration for the sea lions at pier 29. it's been 25 years since they began to make their home there. up to 9 million people visit each year. to celebrate there will be free walking tours today through monday starting at noon and going until 4:00 p.m. big news from the surviving

meles of the great $dead they are reuniting for three more tours. where you can see them and how -- to tonight on the ktvu chaning 2 news at 5:00. thank you for making ktvu your choice fors news. you can always go to ktvu.com and follow us on twitter and facebook.

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