knew at 11:00, a touchy moment between two lawmakers leads to a strange exchange. >> look, i'm hat row sexual. i have a wife. i love my wife. i don't like men as you might >> the move that sparked his rant and consequences he could face developing now, terrifying escapes as raging wildfires ripped through southern california. see the massive devastation and the growing threat.

the dramatic river rescue after a woman drives her car right into the schuylkill river. she is alive tonight after some rowers rescued her. good evening, i'm jessica dean >> i'm ukee washington. moments after pulled to safety by the rower, the woman was rushed to the hospital >> this happened near martin luther king drive in the strawberry bridge and alexandria hoff is live in fairmount park with more oath frightening incident. alex? >> reporter: jessica and ukee, the odds of surviving a car plunging into this water with a person inside during this time of year and under these conditions would be extremely grim. and it would have been tonight without the help of three strangers. drenching rain act stopping car is pulled from the schuylkill river. >> approximately 20 yards into the river, and about maybe a foot sticking out of the roof of the vehicle. >> reporter: the driver of the car was no longer inside of it. thanks to a group of well timed heros >> they observed what they saw as lights in the water.

as they were on the water. they immediately came over to the bank area, realized it was a car >> two rowers and a coach from the penn ac rowing association housed on about the house row noticed the suburbed car around 5:15 p.m. >> one of the three jumped in, one of the rowers sauce a female in the driver's side of the vehicle. attempted to get her out, was unable to, came back you mean. went back down and was able to open the door and take her down to a site where they started cpr >> once paramedics arrived, they were able to revive the woman said to be 61 years old from north philadelphia. police say that the vehicle entered the water in reverse and was in or traveled through the parking lot that separates the water from martin luther king drive. that's what concerns about the driver of the vehicle as to what the intentions were or actually what happened. >> reporter: it is unclear how long the woman was in the water or how long she would have been. if it wasn't for the passing rowers and their coach.

>> we're thankful to these rowers who heroically went into the water, rescued the individual got her out, provided first aid and did all the right things that you should do as a citizen of the city. >> reporter: great work, we're told that the driver is in stable condition. reporting live along the schuylkill river, scoff cbs3 "eyewitness news." a hit-and-run tonight in philadelphia's cobbs creek neighborhood sends a teenager to the hospital. chopper 3 at accident occurred and market where the crash happened before 5:30. the 14-year-old was rushed to children's hospital. we're working to find out how the teen is doing tonight. right now, police do not have a description of the vehicle. after warm december day, it's turning to a soggy night. big changes on the way. meteorologist kate bilo is here with a look at what's in store. kate? >> let's take a look at stormscan 3 and you can see this front is moving through the heaviest rain has now pushed out of philadelphia, and has shifted toward the coast from atlantic city down into cape may county

we have pretty intense showers that could slow things down along the atlantic city expressway. the little bit of rain starting to push towards portions of called county but as we head to the shore, that's where the heaviest rain is, the guard state parkway. future weather shows most will push out within the next our or two, there will be lingering showers on the back edge, there's still a front pushing in from the w. cold air will not come through until the front does. but once it moves through you can expect big change, the sun comes out tomorrow morning, but temperatures will plummet. we're still near 60 degrees but we're on borrowed time cold air lurking just to the north and west. some of us could even see a little snow. ukee, back over to you. a touching moment at the state capitol. the pennsylvania state democratic party is calling on a republican representative to step down because of the way he complained about being touched by a male colleague.

both men are speaking to "eyewitness news" reporter david spunt about this controversial encounter. >> there's a better way to do this, guys. >> reporter: that's montgomery county democratic matt bradford tuesday morning, second bruce springsteen things took a downward spiral. representative bradford touches the arm of his colleague. republican darryl metcalf from butler county who unload. >> president bradford, look, i'm hat sexual. i have a wife. i love my wife. i don't like men as you might. stop touching me all the time. keep your hands to yourself. if you want to touch somebody you have people on your side that might like it. i don't. >> bradford and his wife have four children and live in montgomery county. "eyewitness news" spoke to both after the incident >> the video speaks for itself. it's the first you can see obviously shocked and as the chairman rant goes on, more than

a trying to bring is an tea to an insane situation >> but metcalf has a different version. >> this individual sits next to me meeting after meeting, and routinely is we're engaged in debate continues to reach across and touch me on the arm. >> reporter: when you mentioned you don't like men, did you feel that was crossing the line. >> how is it crossing the line. the majority of the population is hat row sexual. the home session what will crowd thinks they can flaunt routinely throughout the course of the day and throughout the government and debate after debate. i want to send a clear message to matt bradford that i don't appreciate his constant touching >> bradford denies touching him multiple times in the past and says what happened in this hearing is wrong. >> he kind of blew his lid as the chairman is known to do. it's well-known to be a volatile character and today he kind of spiralled out of control.

>> reporter: representative metcalf went on to tell me that the touching by representative bradford could be considered battery, meanwhile, representative bradford told me that he reached out to the speaker of the house asking for an investigation into metcalf's actions at that committee hearing. reporting live, david spunt, cbs3 "eyewitness news." >> thank you. developing now, wind driven wildfires have burned more than 60,000 ekgers in several southern california communities. in all, nearly 200 structures have burned so far and thousands have evacuated as firefighters do their best but the weather is simply not cooperating. >> it's hard to even put emotions in words together. >> tracy bird could do little more than record video of her ventura home of 13 years burning down before her eyes. it's one of at least 150 structures lost in a devastating wildfire in ventura county >> it looks like it was going to be saved and then this just

happened. so it's just -- almost like an out of body experience >> nearby, dillon was among tens of thousands of people forced to evacuate in a hurry. when he came back, his home was burning down to its studs, firefighters managed to pull out the family's christmas tree >> i'm in shock. obviously, i'm emotional but it's surreal >> the devastation is the result of dangerous santa anna gusts combined with extremely dry weather >> no rain came in september, october, november in southern california. we have incredibly desiccated dry fuels >> the unpredictable winds are fueling several fires, about 50 miles east at least 30 homes have been lost. with many more threatened. the foot hill area is also home to ranches and just north in santa clarita fire is thinning resource >> we have not lost lives, do not wait. leave your homes.

>> officials are pleading with people to heed evacuation orders to shelters like this one, where volunteers are ready to offer comfort. the governor declared a state of emergency for los angeles and ventura counties, there are no immediate reports of deaths. late we learned air quality issues will limit the los angeles rams practice as they get ready to play the eagles sunday. the eagles are in anaheim, south of that area, they're not affected by these wildfires. tomorrow white house officials say president trump will announce his decision to move the u.s. embassy in israel from tel aviv to jerusalem. they've long considered jerusalem their capitol but palestinians wants their own state with the capitol in jerusalem. critics say such a move would derail any chance of achieving peace in the middle east and could trigger violence in the region. the relocation likely will not happen for at least three or four years. because of logistical and security issues. former pennsylvania governor

tom rich has been released after suffering a heart attack. ridge suffered the heart attack two and a half weeks ago while attending a convention. he's recovering at a rehab facility in texas. according to a statement, the 72-year-old is making progress and feels much better. as we continue construction on the local school comes to a sudden stop. >> why the plug was pulled on this project and the massage envy amount of money this decision will cost taxpayers. this is what happens when santa leaves the rain dear at home. see more of the rough landing. before you send your holiday cards, we'll let you know how to make sure you're sending right massage >> it's the ultimate philadelphia ornament. the unique decorations local students created that has really philly flare.

. 100 people accused workers at some chain locations of sexual assault. she said therapist rubbed his

groin against her in 2015. massage envy ceo said all massage therapists will underground annual background checks, they're also required to provide law enforcement contact information to any customer who alleges assault. the upper perkiomen school district board voted to halt construction on a controversial middle school. so far, taxpayers have spent ten million on the project along montgomery avenue in pens berg. the new majority on the board made the decision after being sworn in last night. now, the project has split the community. some say the school is needed to ease overcrowding others want to revest money into academic >> we thought they were solving the wrong problem and we think we can solve the right problem >> we'll be spending 20, 30, $40 million for a big hole in the ground. >> four of the school board members ran on a platform of stopping the school construction. santa claus is recovering after making a frightening

entrance in florida. the sky dividing santa was trying to deliver a to a toy drive but lost control and slammed into a tree and light pole before crashing on the sand. santa broke his leg but the good news is he's out of surgery and he's expected to be ok. don't worry, kids, that december 24 sprint around the world is still on schedule. another popular tradition this time of year, sending out the holiday cards >> before you put your cards in the mail, nicole brewer has important advice about what you should and should not include. >> a lot goes into it. big deal for a lot of people. from deciding on the picture to writing the perfect caption and deciding to include an annual update. we spoke to an update for help in crafting this year's season greeting. >> it's all about finding the perfect gift but just as important may be the greeting. >> it's nice to be able to slow down and send a nice handwritten card >> opening up the card and

finding something fun to read. kind of ads to the holiday spirit >> it's a tradition. one that survived despite the advent of technology according to the american greeting card association, 89% of those surveyed plan to send a holiday card. >> you get card in the mail, you shop and think wow, that person may actually put five or ten minutes into this >> it's another way of honoring the holiday >> i just think that people really appreciate it. it's fun to get mail. >> reporter: carolyn brand horse has helped thousands send the right message and these days the key word is >> custom and it can be anything >> from elaborate photo shoots to artwork, she discourages clients from sending helping three holiday letters >> depending on what kind of a writer they are. >> i don't read those letters >> i probably know what happened to you >> she said it's to share brief

annual updates >> sometimes readers raise their eyes >> just say happy holidays, merry christmas, i love you. enjoy the season. >> anything goes. cheerful. >> and when it comes to choosing the picture, brand horse said most people include their kid or their pets. but there really is nothing wrong with including a snapshot of the whole family or just yourself even if it's a tad smaller and maybe on the back. to get something tangible in the mail. >> make an effort >> no text? >> not the same >> you enough with the text >> send a card, ukee. >> things, nicole. >> members of the philadelphia police department are certainly in the holiday spirit. "eyewitness news" was at the south street police mini station for the kickoff of their annual toy drive. it was also a chance for the community to show its appreciation for the officers who support and serve every day. >> you can also be part of our joy of sharing toy fest this holiday season, bring a new

unwrapped toy to the studios at 1555 hamilton or go to cbsphilly.com toy fest for a full list or you can stop by wilmington university on north dupont highway tomorrow from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. chelsea ingram will be there to help collect the toys and we hope you can join in on the fun. students at the workshop school in west philadelphia are busy creating a popular holiday item >> check out this laser cutting the famous jawnment, a brain child. and besides, there'serings and don't forget the jawn aura, students create, market and sell them to make extra cash. >> it's so popular that everybody would rather have the jawn than i guess else. of course they love the love and the snowflakes and the rain

dears >> they look good. >> and we smelled them earlier >> right at the shop >> heat from the laser >> kate got your forecast. >> philly christmas >> indeed >> well, you know, the rain has been with us all evening. it's starting to push on out of here. but you almost don't want it to leave. once it does, the cold will come. it is december, we got to the 60's as we'll talk about in a moment. not so for rest of the week and the weekend. temperatures are going to be decreasing a little bit each day. let's take a look outside right now we'll start you off on a rainy center city, low clouds just end vesseling the tops of the buildings, as we look live from the camera at the cbs broadcast center, not a nice looking night. heaviest of the rain is over. still lingering showers through the next several hours at least and here ap time laps from today, you can see just how miserable of a day it was. a lot of dark clouds, not a ton

of rainy until the evening hours, but just looked ominous much of the day, especial late afternoon and into the evening as the front approached. you can see the steadiest rain shifted towards the coast. we had lingering showers on the back edge of this as front pulls through. the cold front is way back and you can almost kind of see a little bit of snow popping up in the mountains of central pennsylvania, the rest of the region for us, not seeing snow, but we are going to feel the cold air push in once the rain clears. zooming, in, the steadiest downpours are at the shore, the blips along the garden state parkway raining at a pretty good clip, and egg harbor you're seeing heavy rain, then we tap into the cold air that you see over the great lakes all the lake effects snow, that is what's going to be headed our way. we did get to 63 today, a full 15 degrees above average, the record is 71, we were closer to the record than we were to

normal today. but that is going to change while temperatures are mild now near 60, temperatures have actually risen ahead of the front for us, you can see the temperature in millville is 21 warmer than it was at this time 24 hours ago, it's 13 degrees warmer here in philadelphia. but behind front drastic departures in the opposite direction, 32 colder now in chicago than this time yesterday. 29 degrees colder in lexington. once that front moves out. we then shift our attention to a system that will be tracking along the eastern sea board friday into saturday. this will be a brush with the coast. most of this will just be along the coast. possibly a snow shower further inland as well friday into saturday. certain enough cold air in place for that. but it's especially to the south and east. doesn't look like a major big deal, but there's several snow chances in the forecast, ample cold by the weekend, few flakes possible sunday and another chance next tuesday night into wednesday, that is still a week in the future. of course, so can't make any

promises but with enough cold air moving in, it's that time of year, that we start talking about snow when precipitation chances enter the forecast. so the next two days pretty quiet. we start to kind of shave two, three degrees off the temperature each day, like mother nature trying to ease us into this, can be cold for the army/navy game saturday. sunday and monday cold, flurries sunday. and then another chance for rain and showers next tuesday. >> no drastic drop. that's what i like. >> just easing in. >> thank you. lesley up with sports. i'm thinking a trip to la might be nice, i think a lot of eagles fans are. how are the rams bracing for eagles nation to invade the coliseum? for the eighth time. the quarterback taking first and second overall playing each other. it's golf versus

thanks for the ride-along, captain! i've never been in one of these before, even though geico has been- ohhh. ooh ohh here we go, here we go. you got cut off there, what were you saying? oooo. oh no no. maybe that geico has been proudly serving the military for over 75 years? is that what you wanted to say? mhmmm. i have to say, you seemed a lot chattier on tv. geico. proudly serving the military for over 75 years. you ok back there, buddy?

. it sounded an awful lot like the linc. that's how many eagles fans were in the stand. the rams are working on a silent count to counter eagles nation. it's so rare that a home team has to use a silent count. the game will feature the picks from the 2016 picks, goff from the rams and carson wentz, after sitting out most of last season, the rams are tied with the eagles as the number one scoring offense in the league. goff has 20 touchdowns and six interceptions. >> they're using him a lot the same way that washington uses kirk cousins. a lot of the seam kind of plays, a lot of deep balls down the field. he's got a good command of the offense, they won't take a lot of negative plays, they've had two games they've been held down and scoring everything else. they've lit up the score board >> eagles looking to rebound after last sunday's loss to

seattle. the birds making costly mistakes, two turn overs one in the red zones and 64 yards in penalty. he blamed it on slope practices, brandon graham said they've gotten over it and are ready >> actually a lot better from, you know, r the first time we were in the locker room. everybody is not down about it. we're really good ten and two team, that's where we are right now. we can't sit around and pout about it. we got to come out with one of the goals >> and don bell is winging it out west. landed in la and live reports will start small here on cbs3. to college hoops, fourth ranked villanova tonight in madison square garden. this is the first match of the season between them and they're the two winningest programs in the last five years. first half, up by two, bridges

hits the three pointer villanova had a five-point lead. later the phil boost corner pocket and it is good. up by 15, booth scoring 20 points but mchail at the star. he goes down and throws the dunk and z agat goes down the court and perks kin's shot blocked. villanova wins, 88-72 the final. spectacular

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a night of extraordinary performances at the temple university performancing arts center. >> 19 schools took part in the school district of physical's all city elementary and middle school festival. the event is a celebration of music, education in schools and been going strong 60 years. more than 200 student musicians and bands orchestras took part tonight. we're inching closer to the westbound and it does feature a wintery chill. it's still technically fall but it will feel like we've jumped

into winter with temperatures getting above the 40 degrees mark. we'll have a mix of sun and clouds saturday and sunday, few flurries, maybe a stray snow shower doesn't look like anything big

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