collection information, they need more of it. >> vickie nguyen reporting. >> i used to hang out here.ayeda talking about some danger coming this week. >> yes, the the nice thing is the winds are backup tonight. we just got a nice warm evening around the bay area and don't need a jacket if you are around san francisco or san jose outside right now. we are still in the upper 60s and even a couple of low 70s. concord and san mateo, 70 degrees. half-moon bay, 68 in san jose. as the wind continues to decrease, that's the good news as we can see. see these winds subside. that's good news. especially around the north bay. we had wind speeds up to 35 miles per hour. less winds but still plenty more warming at least for one more day tomorrow. morning temperatures, 40s and 50s. we'll see high temperatures tomorrow raging from the upper 80s around san jose. just a slight hint of cooling along the media coast. notice the high temperatures by tuesday. winds turning strongly on shore. some low 80s in land. bigger concerns by midweek as we see another offshore wind event setting off with stronger wi

vicky nguyen is looking into the rate of fan injuries from foul balls and in one case last year even led to a fan's death. she spoke with one former player still affected by the foul ball he hit that injured a fan. >> all it takes is one pulled line drive or one just being late on a ball and a lot of balls are shooting over dugouts and that is the danger zone right the, where they are coming off over 100 miles per hour. >> some teams are extending the netting to protect fans from foul balls. >>> it is time to get serious about our game, though. the post-season is here. for the a's it comes down to tomorrow to host tampa in a winner take all wild card game. if you don't have tickets yet, there are still some available. and the cost is reasonable. seats on mt. davis at $25 and resale tickets could be found for under $50. >> time to get them if you want them. >>> coming up, google souping up more bay area land. where a new downtown campus will be popping up. >>> and a bay area man charged with working as a foreign agent for china intelligence service is giving us a new window on chinese

i'm vicky nguyen with the "today" show. >> nice to meet you. >> what's your name? >> miss moretti.tted this classroom with vaping devices, look high and low. you ready? >> i think i'm ready. >> one minute. >> she spots a couple of them. >> that device, but breezes right past most. before time runs out. >> three, two, and that is time. how many of you had a vaping device that she spotted. three items, not bad how many of you actually have vaping devices but she missed 11 of the 14 items we hid. >> it's scary. because it could be just in plain sight. >> some teachers spot a couple of the more obvious ones. >> that looks like one too. >> reporter: but most miss the harder to find items like this watch. sam is wearing what looks like a smart watch, but you press this button, this part comes out, you can fill this with nicotine and it's an e-cigarette. all five teachers missing this vape backpack. this one has a hidden device right here in the strap. >> this is the first thing i would think is a camel back, getting water through it. >> reporter: and the hoodie. >> i think it's ingenious

. >>> it's vicky nguyen going on a ride in a driverless lyft for the "today" show, taking a spin around las vegas. >> reporter: i'm actually in the back of a driverless lyft. the technicians are in front making sure we're safe but no hands on the wheel, no feet on the pedal. >> coming up at 7:00 on the "today" show find out where lyft is already offering that driverless service. >> i will ask her if the story had to be done in vegas. >> well, she can't tell you because what happens in vegas stays in vegas. >> i'm distracted by the flashing lights. this just popped up. a smaller service vehicle on the roadside. i am worried because we have the sheen on the roadway. the golden gate bridge hit with the mist and drizzle. there was a crash reported north of there heading to the robin williams tunnel. a wrongway car after a crash, so it was not a spinout or there may have been in the course of that. slicker roadways. it sounds like one lane might be blocked. we are looking southbound at 680. we do have a crash over there southbound around maze street. one lane still reported blocked. the slow

. >> we have to say hello to vicki nguyen, interesting story about your smart phone. >> uncovering aever heard of that info can be used for more than advertising. >> get ready to be annoyed again. nbc consumer and investigative correspondent, vicki nguyen. >> not by me our smart phones are never far from us, we use them to order food, get direct, buy stuff. even when you're not actively using your phone, the apps on your phone are using you they're sending out information used to spam your email, sending you robocalls and following your every move online and in the real world your smart phone is constantly in action, even when you're not using it the apps on your phone can access your number, email address, even your precise location, tracking information about you to build a profile but what happens when that data goes beyond the apps you signed up for to thursday party tracking companies >> your phone is sending this extra data to these people that you don't know exist >> reporter: patrick jackson is the chief technology officer for the phone security company disconnect he showed u

i'm vicky nguyen. halloween is here but, guess what, so are the holiday decorations.s, tricks to help you save big on those gifts. you are probably going to need them because the holiday shopping season is a week shorter than last year so whether you're shopping in stores or online we have all the new tips to help you save big on those gifts including negotiating tricks all next. >>> this thursday morning right now at 6:43 as we head out the door. it's a cold start to the day. in san jose mid-40s that will lead into a really nice day as we reach the 60s. some drifts of smoke coming in. more on that and what else is ahead in the halloween forecast in less than five minutes. >> south 680 just got word all lanes are blocked by this crash near castle wood that will jam you up. off the dublin interchange. we'll show you a better alternate if we can, and i think we can. >>> 6:44. in southern california right now new evacuations are under way in san bernardino county. the hillside fire started overnight just about four hours ago near cal state san bernardino. at least 200 ac

vicky nguyen with a palo alto phone security company. >> reporter: good morning.up on "today" just because you go to sleep doesn't mean your smartphone does. many of the apps are sending out information all about you not just your telephone number, your email address, but things like your actual location, the type of phone, even whether or not you're charging your phone. i'll show you the popular apps that we're sending out about me and what you can do to block the trackers plus how to avoid common mistakes when you sign up for the next app coming up on "today." >>> happening now, students in hong kong protesting police accountability -- or wanting police accountability after an officer shot a teenaged demonstrator earlier this week. pro-democracy demonstrations have been happening since june. we've covered those for you. this week's shooting, though, was the first time a protester is known to have been hit by gunfire. hong kong's police chief has defended the use of force as reasonable and lawful. >>> mike was just talking about it, our top story is the deadly cr

. >> 5:16 now and we go on a ride in a driverless lyft today with vicky nguyen as she takes a spin around las vegas. >> reporter: they are in front monitoring, making sure we're safe but no hands on the wheel, no feet on the pedal. >> she has guts, wouldn't you say? coming up on the "today" show find out where lyft is already offering that driverless service. >>> so have you ever wondered where all the rats are? >> i try not to think about it. >> a new study says san francisco ranks number five on the rattiest cities in america. a survey by best control company orkin based on emergency rodent calls during a year's time. chicago takes the top spot followed by l.a., new york city and washington, d.c. the usual suspects, i guess. we chose not to show you the rats in this particular story out of consideration so you can thank us later. >> kari, did you have something to do with that? i know how much you hate rats? >> you always think of new york city because you see the videos of the rats carrying away pizza and they're humongous. >> chicago the number one spot. we should have played michael

nbc's consumer investigator and correspondent vicky nguyen talked with a phone security company. he showed her how easy they found information about her from apps on her own phone. >> this is a location very close to where i live. this is probably at some point when i'm going somewhere not realizing i'm being tracked. >> not only do they want to suck up your information in the digital world, to track you in the physical world as well. >> at 7:00 on the "today" show, tips for ways to block the trackers. >>> oral birth control may increase the risk of depression among teenagers according to a new study in boston. researchers tracked about 1,000 dutch girls and young women surveying them every three years. they found 16-year-old girls who use oral contraception reported more crying, sleeping and eating problems than those not taking the pills. a new report reveals fewer people are having twins. there were about 123,000 twin births last year down 4% from 2014 and the lowest number in more than a decade. >>> you remember the outrage when a beloved san jose mural was suddenly painted o

nbc's investigative reporter vicky nguyen is looking deeper into the rate of fan injuries from foul ballsin one case last year, it even led to a fan's death. she spoke with one fan who suffered a head injury in 2014 that required surgery and still affects him. >> all it takes is one pulled line drive or one being late on a ball and a lot of balls are shooting over jodugouts, that's the danger zone right there, where they're coming off over 100 miles an hour. >> you can see the full story lug which seats are most susceptible on today's show, this follows "today in the bay" at 7:00 a.m. >>> 5:26 and playing catchup on minimum wage. still ahead on "today in the bay" the north bay city that could increase wages like in other parts of our area and how you can weigh in. >>> the future of your commute on b.a.r.t. there's more talk of a new crossing in the san francisco bay. >>> plus we're following breaking news out of asia, the search and rescue mission under way after this bridge collapse, we'll have more for you. you're watching "today in the bay." tv just keeps getting better. how you watch

nbc's investigative reporter vicky nguyen is looking deeper into the rate of fan injuries from foul balls, in one case last year, it even led to a fan's death. she spoke with one fan who suffered a head injury in 2014 that required surgery and still affects him. >> all it takes is one pulled line drive or one being late on a ball and a lot of balls are shooting over dugouts, that's the danger zone right there, where they're coming off over 100 miles an hour. >> you can see the full story including which seats are most susceptible on the "today" show that follows "today in the bay" at 7:00 a.m. >>> the tsa will hold a news conference today about the real i.d. requirements. the 1st of october, today, marks the one-year countdown to the final enforcement deadline. we told you about this yesterday during "today in the bay." real i.d. compliant drivers license will be marked by a star at the top of the card. starting october 1st of 2020, individuals must show real i.d. or acceptable alternative such as u.s. passport to fly on commercial aircraft or assess federal facilities. individuals will n

started their holiday shopping, believe it or not, nbc's investigative consumer correspondent vicky nguyenhat that means, less time to get all that shopping done compared to last year, but don't worry, we have you covered, whether you're shopping online or in stores. there are tips and tricks you'll need to save big this year 'tis the season for savings, both in stores and online. it's what i like to call a shoppers market. don't make any purchases until you find a sale or a deal or a cash back offer. what should you buy right now? clothing, outer wear, beauty products, electronics and cook wear, but wait until after the holidays to buy things like linens and fitness equipment and toys -- >> it's a catch-22, store shelves are full of toys because they're coming out, but in the ten days leading up to christmas, lower prices and you run the risk of popular toys running out. if you're shopping brick and mortar, here's how to get the best deals. >> start early in the morning right when the stores open many retailers offer doorbuster deals but they don't last all day. skip the front of the stor

tracking down that answer wasn't as easy as some might think we have nbc consumer correspondent vicky nguyenit wasn't easy to track this down >> it's an exciting time, playoff baseball but as we know, this is a sport that is all about numbers and stats, but when we started digging deeper to understand just how often fans are hurt by balls that fly into the stands, the teams didn't want to play ball sod usme tolhey don't keep track of that information, others said it was a privacy issue. the number of foul balls has increased 10% since 2000 now some mlb insiders say the game has just changed. they think more should be done to protect fans. just this season, a ball hit into the stands, fracturing the skull of a 2-year-old girl the batter, chicago cubs outfielder, albert al mora, jr., in tears. >> that line drive just got past that netting >> reporter: in dallas, texas rangers outfielder, willie calhoun cracked the foul ball that hit this fan. >> he hit that on a rope, and that hit somebody in the stands. >> i'll never forget it. >> reporter: duane soa knows firsthand what it feels like. >> it