according to goldman sachs, bed bath and beyond, coach, marriott, fedex, southwest, and union pacific have all specifically talked about the difficulty preserving margins. a new, less obvious concern has also emerged this earnings season: >> we've been hearing a lot of concern about the fiscal cliff. not only are companies warning in their press releases, but even during the earnings calls, we're seeing that a lot more analysts are bringing it up. which shows that both wall st. and companies are concerned about the fiscal cliff. >> reporter: mcdonalds, gannett, general electric, j.p. morgan, costco and a.t.&t. are just a few companies that have warned that the fiscal cliff is complicating strategic planning. with all these challenges, firms are controlling what that can. >> companies now are mentioning very heavily their cost management programs going into 2013. they are hedging against the fiscal cliff with that. >> reporter: dow chemical, dupont, advanced micro devices, ford and kimberly clark have all announced layoffs, in an effort to cut costs. unfortunately the outlook for the 4

and a principal investor in the northern pacific railroad. in july of 1871, moran traveled by train to utah, where just two years earlier, the union pacific and the cel pacific had linked to form the first transcontinental railway. he joined hayden's party in montana. they proceeded to fort ellis and soon entered the fabled region of yellowstone. moran worked closely with the expedition photographer, william henry jackson. together they selected the most impressive views. moran made drawings and watercolor sketches, blocking in forms and contours, quickly noting the colors of the terrain and the sulfurous deposits for which yellowstone is named. back in newark, new jersey, moran began what he termed his "big picture," "the grand canyon of the yellowstone." for moran, the spiritual, natural and aesthetic realms should blend to create a great impression. to that end, he combined different points of view into one dramatic panorama. moran explained, the precipitous rocks on the right were really at my back when i stood at that point. yet in their present position, they are strictly true to pictorial nature. my aim was to bring before the public t

you would have to contact bart, not unions pacific. and it can you see this this is no longer a union pacific property would have to contact the city of oakland or the private owner. however, the union pacific are the responsibility of the railway company. but there is a catch because union pacific grove road offices are in omaha, nebraska. the only way they would know of the graffiti problem is that if you call them, illegal dumping included. so my advice, let's start hitting up union pacific and let them know that there is a problem we connect at least keep this area cleaned. i am going to put that link to the union pacific railroad offices in nebraska www.kron4.com if you have a comment or story idea for stanley, you can email us at peoplebehavingbadly@kron4.co m >>jacqueline: the skies are clear. tabs on the warm side in a number of places. the golden gate but it is possible that we could see some fog along the overnight hours. as i mentioned temperatures still warm with half moon bay. 72 degrees in the same in san francisco 71 in rich

the las vegas railway express and union pacific railroad have agreed to start working on tracks for what the x train. it would make the roundtrip from fullerton in orange county to downtown las vegas using trains equipped with big screen tvs, recliners and two of these, they are calling them ultra lounges. crews hoping to have the new line up and running by new year's eve 2013. >>> california lived up to its reputation as being the bluest of the blue states this year. it the state's congressional delegation is overwhelmingly democratic. and so is state government. cbs 5 political reporter grace lee shows us republicans are trying to figure out what they are doing wrong. grace. >> reporter: that's right, liz. california has been a blue state since the '90s. after this election though it is more democratic than ever picking up seats in congress as well as the state legislature. so does this mean it's the end of the road for republicans in this state? it depends on who you ask. >> this election whether it was in the state of california or for the nation was a little bit of a wake-up call fo

and a principal investor in the northern pacific railroad. in july of 1871, moran traveled by train to utah, where just two years earlier, the union pacific and the cel pacific had linked to form the first transcontinental railway. he joined hayden's party in montana. they proceeded to fort ellis and soon entered the fabled region of yellowstone. moran worked closely with the expedition photographer, william henry jackson. together they selected the most impressive views. moran made drawings and watercolor sketches, blocking in forms and contours, quickly noting the colors of the terrain and the sulfurous deposits for which yellowstone is named. back in newark, new jersey, moran began what he termed his "big picture," "the grand canyon of the yellowstone." for moran, the spiritual, natural and aesthetic realms should blend to create a great impression. to that end, he combined different points of view into one dramatic panorama. moran explained, the precipitous rocks on the right were really at my back when i stood at that point. yet in their present position, they are strictly true to pictorial nature. my aim was to bring before the public t

this one was and union pacific says the device were operational. but the ntsb says it has not determined that. an eyewitness telling us the float was about halfway through the intersection when the warning device went off and the gait came down on top of the float. this was part of a parade honoring u.s. service members. 12 of them on the float with their spouses. the train blew its horn about it was too late. >> very heartbreak. >> my brother is in the marines. it's devastating what happened. >> reporter: the four who were killed range in age from 34 to 47. all served their country and all being honored for their service. one of the victim's mother-in-laws telling a local newspaper that he pushed his wife out of the way. she survived, he did not. 17 people were hurt. four remain in stable condition. the driver of the parade float and of course the engineer of the train among those being interviewed about it feds this afternoon. megyn: just awful. casey, thank you. in other news, a top university, you will know it, gets caught misrepresenting how we

. >> they come under the pacheco pass and tunnels into gil roy and north along the current union pacific right-of-way on to san jose and into san francisco. >> okay, i'm looking at the footage here. we have seen this a couple of times. i know it's an artist's rendition. okay. when are we going to see the real thing? we have a green light now, right? >> this is the access into sacramento. >> uh-huh. >> and, indeed, you will see this now. and this is going ahead. the construction will begin in the central valley between fresno and bakersfield. >> uh-huh. >> and this is in 2013 welcome did. >> right. >> and -- 2013. >> right. >> and seeing ecthink its to l.a. and anaheim and north from chowchilla into gil roy and santa fe and san francisco. >> when this is done, i don't care error if i'm using a walker. i will get on and i might stop in chowchilla first. >> you may not be able to. >> that's right. >> and let's go to, in terms of -- it seems like. >> to go now. >> yes. >> and the president pledged a stimulus of 3.5 ms. >> for california. >> yeah, and we want to be selfish for a half an hour,

the trailer was carrying wounded veterans and their spouses. a union pacific spokesperson said the crossing did have lights and breaks and both were working at the time of the crash. tonight defense secretary leon panetta said he was saddened by the tragedy. >>> day visit benick reports on the crack down of alcohol and how students are reacting. >> reporter: the greek letters on the houses will soon have to be covered up. recruiting new members must come to an end and all parties and other events have been cancelled. >> god, that's intense. >> reporter: afr a student died on his birthday. >> was served alcohol when he was inebrieated. >> i can understand that it's a really serious problem. >> reporter: thought about being a sorority member. >> yeah, i was thinking next semester. >> reporter: what does this mean for you? >> i guess i can't. >> reporter: by early next semester, chico state plans to come up with new rules which sororities will have to follow just to be reinstated. >> we already have a lot of guidelines in those areas but i'm sure they will be eve

the trailer was carrying wounded veterans and their spouses. a union pacific spokesperson said the crossing did have lights and breaks and both were working at the time of the crash. tonight defense secretary leon panetta said he was saddened by the tragedy. >>> day visit benick reports on the crack down of alcohol and how students are reacting. >> reporter: the greek letters on the houses will soon have to be covered up. recruiting new members must come to an end and all parties and other events have been cancelled. >> god, that's intense. >> reporter: chico police announced the change after a student died on his birthday. >> was served alcohol when he was inebrieated. >> i can understand that it's a really serious problem. >> reporter: thought about being a sorority member. >> yeah, i was thinking next semester. >> reporter: what does this mean for you? >> i guess i can't. >> reporter: by early next semester, chico state plans to come up with new rules which sororities will have to follow just to be reinstated. >> we already have a lot of guidelines in those

all that's lot of by a semi truck used by a water treatment plant and not much left of the crossing signal. the video shows the union pacific passing through wellington with horn blowing and the crossing lights flashing. the driver of the truck told police he didn't see the train. now this video shows no matter how big your truck, you'll never win a fight against a train. >> make sure i check crossing before i crossing it look both ways. that's what i'll take out of this one. >> well, we have more to come on eyewitness news the noon. we'll be right back. ,, this is hayden. ,, that's elizabeth. and that's skyler... and his mom, nancy. they're just a few of the californians who took it on themselves to send you a message about what they need to restore years of cuts to their schools. prop thirty-eight. thirty-eight raises billions in new revenue - bypasses sacramento and sends every k through 12 dollar straight to our local schools... every school. for them. for all of us. >>> that's right. it's time for this week's best buys. look at this pink grapefruit. loaded with flavor. loaded with juice. and it's like mother nature put

and deadly ending before it even begins. a train slammed into a parade float. last night that float was headed to a parade for wounded veterans when a union pacific train hit it the at a >> reporte railroad crossing. it killed four vets and their spouses. >> this may be one of the more tragic events we've had in this town, and it's a sad day. i was with these guys today. shook their hands, saw them personally, met their wives. it truly was an honor to be in their presence. these guys are true american heroes. >> union pacific says the train sounded its horn as it approached the crossing, as it usually does, warning lights and gates were also working at the time. >> there may be new safety concerns about one of the military's most advanced fighter jets. an air force f-22 crashed yesterday at florida's air force base while returning from a training mission. the pilot ejected safely. the air force is investigating what caused the crash. it stopped flying the f-22 for part of last year because some pilots complained about becoming dizzy at the controls. the air force blamed the problem on a shortage of oxygen delivered to pilots. they said this summer the air force w

four people died and seven people sent to the hospital when a union pacific train crashed into the float. they were just minutes away from being honored for their service. >> this may be one of the more tragic events in our town, and it's a sad day. i was with these guys today. i shook their hands personally, met their wives. truly was an honor to be in their presence. these guys are true american heroes. >> union pacific says the train sounded its horn as it approached and crossing lights and gates were working at the time. >>> lawyers for penn state and a key witness in jerry sandusky's sex abuse trial will be back in court today. the school wants to delay mike mcqueary's defamation lawsuit until after january when the murder trial for two former university administrators is set to begin. mcqueary testified he saw sandusky attack a little boy in the showers in 2001. sandusky is serving a 30 to 60-year prison sentence for abusing young boys. he plans to appeal. >>> monday marks three weeks since the east coast was slammed by hurricane sandy. towns in new york and new jersey still have p

a freight train rammed a parade float that was carrying wounded veterans and their spouses. 17 people were injured. union pacifics were operating at the time. >>> fighting intensified today as israel and palestinians in gaza traded fire for a third day. palestinian rockets rained down on israel, including several that landed in tel aviv. israeli forces showed signs that they were preparing to widen their response with troops massing along the border, and navy ships visible off the government. egypt's prime minister visited hamas leaders today and called for an end to the operation. >>> hostess said they are seeking a bankruptcy's court permission to go out of business. the maker of twinkies, ding dongs and wonder bread does not have the resources to weather a nationwide strike by bun of its largest unions. >>> drug charges against jon bon jovi's 19-year-old daughter have been dropped. paramedics found stephanie bon jovi unresponsive from an apparent heroin overdose at hamilton college in upstate, new york. state law offers certain legal protection for overdose victims. >>> now for a look at what's trending, a qu

a union pacific spokesman says the crossing gate and the lights were working. >>> a computer glitch at united airlines caused flight delays in airports around the world. and it try anded thousands of united passengers. we're told that ten flights were delayed at s.f.o. and about 250 flights were affected system-wide. this prevented dispatchers from sending information to the pilots. this was not relate to the merger are consulates. >> new attention on energy drinks. why there's so much concern about this popular brand. >> felony pleas, and the gulf oil spill and the one big issue still one resolved. >> and in weather, showers approaching our cost line, our live storm tracker two. and when the heaviest rain moves in for the upcoming weekend. look at you guys with your fancy-schmancy u-verse high speed internet. you know, in my day you couldn't just start streaming six ways to sunday. you'd get knocked off. and sometimes, it took a minute to download a song. that's sixty seconds, for crying out loud. we know how long a minute is! sitting, waiting for an album to download. i still have ba

tragic when a train slammed their float killing four. 17 others were hurt and this morning, six are still in the hospital. union pacific says the train blared its horn right before it hit the flatbed truck. the parade was supposed to end in a banquet and hunting trip for the vets which were canceled last night. >>> closer to home a bowie state university student found not guilty in the death of her roommate. alexis simpson was accused of killing her roommate dominique frasier. all seven charges against her dropped. the jury believing simpson acted in self-defense when she said she accidentally stabbed frasier in the neck. >>> still ahead on fox 5 morning news, the future of a come that make some of america's favorite foods from twinkies to wonder bread is on the line this morning. >>> general david petraeus will be on the hill to answer questions. we'll be right back.  >>> we are following several developing stories this morning. first, general david petraeus will testify today on the events leading up to the deadly attack on the u.s. consulate in libya. petraeus is consider awed central figure in the procee

and their spouses yesterday. more than a dozen other people were rushed to the hospital. the circumstances that led to the crash are unclear. union pacific says the tracks lights and crossing gates were working and the train sounded its horn before the crash. >>> the commander in chief as consoler in chief. president obama toured hurricane sandy devastation in new york yesterday flying over ravaged neighborhoods in queens, comforting devastated homeowners in the streets on staten island and reassuring they will come back and he will also be back. >> i came up here right after the storm, was on the jersey side, and i had promised to everybody that i was speaking on behalf of the country when i said we are going to be here until the rebuilding is complete. and i meant it. so i'm going to come back today, but i'm also going to be coming back in the future to make sure that we have followed through on that commitment. >> the recovery from sandy now has a point person. president obama named sean donovan, a new yorker, who is the secretary of the department of housing and urban development, as the go-to guy. >>> it is nine minutes past the hou

a big meal being held for them in west texas and a big weekend of hunting had been laid out for them. the investigation has already begun. the union pacific spokesman said from what they could gather, the gates to the railroad crossing were working as were the lights and the train sounded its horn as it approached the crossing. but the train struck the back of one of these trucks and the people on board scattered to try to get out of the way. it appears there were a large number of people killed and injured. some of them were taken to a hospital and are critically injured. >> president obama has visited several areas of new york city, the ones hit worst by superstorm sandy. president promised to continue federal support for the victims. he said the hardest-hit areas would need a long-term recovery time. gordon 100 people were killed by the storm which hit the east coast of america two weeks ago. the spanish government has approved measures to help people facing evictions from their homes. the victims will be suspended for two years -- evictions will be suspended for two years our people cannot pay their debts. it's a growing problem in sp

four people are dead and 17 more hurt after a train crash in west texas. the union pacificrain colliding. carrying wounded veterans and their wifes to a benefit to honor war heroes. they don't know if the train crews saw the float approaching. now back to "on the record." >> greta: okay, listen to this one. democratic senator 58 murray will seek the job of senate budget committee chair. but get this -- she can be the commit to dog a budget. she wants the title, but does he want to do the job? doesn't the senate need somebody to come up with a budget or try since they haven't passed one since 2009 joining us are rick cline, the washington post, steve hayez. >> i think the bottoming chairman should try to pass a budget. it hasn't been achieved in a while. going with the optimistic feeling that we have a chance. the problem now is that people's attention is divided elsewhere, even on the fiscal matters. we have the looming fiscal cliff and the negotiations with the white house, so no one's really looking at the next year's budget. but clearly, the democrats, 55 votes -- at lea

. >> reporter: rescue crews and stunned townspeople raced toward a union pacific train in midland, texasafter it struck a parade float carrying wounded american veterans. the veterans were on the way to a hunt for heroes banquet which was to be followed by a weekend deer hunting trip. the trailer in which the vets were riding was being pulled across the tracks when the train hit. the injured were takena local hospital, which called in all available staff to handle casualties. so far no word on whether there were warnings about the approaching train or if the vehicle malfunctioned. alexis christoforous, cbs news. >>> a new round of rocket attacks threatens to push israel and palestinians to the brink of all-out war. palestinian militants in gaza fired more than 100 rockets today killing three people in southern israel. israel responded with a series of air strikes designed to hit underground rocket launching sites. it all comes one day after israeli forces assassinated the powerful military chief of hamas. the white house came out in support of israel and condemned hamas for the rocket at

woods video shows the union pacific train was passing through with the blowing and the crossing lights flashing, the driver of the truck told police didn't see the train. never saw the train. >>> and now, maryland's most accurate forecast. >> we'll look at some of our cameras, this is robert e coleman shot looking at a nice afternoon, a blend of sunshine and clouds today. temperatures struggling to get into the upper 40s today, maxed out to around 48 degrees in many locations, having a great same deal, 46 to 48 degrees for your daytime highs and there's your sunset earlier, a little after 5 in the evening. here's the shot downtown: 39 degrees we're down to. 67% humidity. 29-degree dew points in this dry atmosphere and the wind usher in cooler air. should be around 61, and the record in the books 83, 24. 83 was set in 19 1961. we range from 39 to 41 in frederick, a little suspect on that temperature. most spots getting into the middle and upper 30s and you're on your way for upper 20s tonight north of the city as we are expecting freezing conditions. you notice on satellite, a few cloud

and geologists say it makes it a prime target for tsunamis. >>> plans for a vegas party train from california are a step closer to becoming a reality. a nevada company has signed a conditional agreement with union pacific railroad. the las vegas railway express will start in san bernardino county and then end in sin city. the trip would take about five hours. the company plans to include an ultra lounge, tvs for sports, private cars for patbachelor parties and food an drink. tickets would be about $99 each way. the hope is to get the train running by the end of next year. >> it sounds a lot better than it looks, that cargo train. >> yeah, it looks pretty fancy. >>> 4:51. coming up a couple of bay area college football teams have a chance at a bowl game. we'll tell you which ones. >>> plus another twist in the 49er quarterback controversy. what the team's offensive coordinator is saying. >>> good friday morning to you. it is 4:54. a pair of bay area teams will be getting invites to bowl games this season. san jose state on track for its first bowl appearance since 2006. with a 9-2 record, sjsu could have a pick of bowls. they could end up anywhere from the hawaii bowl to the military bowl in washington,

and waving. so proud of these guys. it's just we're all terribly sad. >> union pacific says the train used its horn as it approached the crossing area, and the lights and gates were working properly. >>> the head of a police force in spain said he'll investigate reports that his officer beat a teenage boy. someone uploaded this video of youtube. it appears to show police beating a 13-year-old boy during an anti-austerity protest on thursday. the parents say the police attacked their boy for no reason. police say the boy was throwing things at the officers. many have taken to the streets to oppose spending cuts and tax hikes. some of those demonstrations have turned violent. >>> a former olympic star and gold medalist is behind bars this morning after shooting into a woman's car. police say shameka holtzclaw shot into a car. it belongs to another wnba player lacey. holtzclaw and lacey were former girlfriends. a book of her battle with depression was released earlier this year. >>> bp has agreed to pay a settlement amount on the oil spill in the gulf of mexico. they'll plead guilty to 14 criminal charges. two top bp offic

and running with southern california to las vegas. there railway express say that it signed a conditional agreement with union pacific railroad that arelly used for freight trains but there is a new luxury train service called " the extra unquote. two hours from los angeles street to since the city. the basic ticket of $99 will get food and drinks. coming up, 49ers coach will not deny that he is denying he is going to commit to any starting quarterback with jason coming up in sports. or -what's up? i'm chris. -and i'm erik. both: we're the fruit guys! back in 1998, we had this idea to deliver fresh fruit to offices in downtown san francisco. we built these wooden crates, filled these with fruit in my one-bedroom apartment. the fruit guys has been with bank of america since they first started. we work with them to help them grow and succeed. we're coming up on 50 employees and delivering to thousands of companies every week. i would definitely say this is a fruitful business. >> the warriors ran out of gas. they are difficult to be in the mile high city clay thompson went off with 16 points but got hit in the face in the second half. h

the union pacific railroad says the crossing gates and light were working at the time.ver, witnesses say the gates did not come down before the float crossed those train tracks. >>> president obama is extending today's deadline now giving states until mid december to decide how they want to proceed with the new health care law. states must create markets for customers to shop for health insurance or, the federal government will do it for them. while some republican-led states are backing off their opposition to the law, at least seven governors say, in their states, they will not set up that exchange. >> here is a look at your friday weather. few showers possible in the mid-atlantic and south florida. east coast, pleasant conditions. rain along the california coastline. >> it is 10 degrees warmer than usual in colorado springs. minneapolis is right where it should be in the mid 40s. honolulu and miami, get jealous in the mid 80s. >>> an amazing soccer goal if we are showing it to you here on "world news now". it happened wednesday night in an exhibition match, between s

and saw them personally, met their wives. truly was an honor to be in their presence. these guys are true american heroes. >> the spokesman for the union pacificrain line says the gates and lights were working and the train was sounding its horn before that crash. their name on the door, and their heart into their community. small business saturday is a day to show our support. a day to shop at stores owned by our friends and neighbors. and do our part for the businesses that do so much for us. on november 24th, let's get out and shop small. on gasoline. i am probably going to the gas station about once a month. last time i was at a gas station was about...i would say... two months ago. i very rarely put gas in my chevy volt. i go to the gas station such a small amount that i forget how to put gas in my car. [ male announcer ] and it's not just these owners giving the volt high praise. volt received the j.d. power and associates appeal award two years in a row. ♪ >>> all right. right now president obama, key congressional leaders from both parties are behind closed doors at the white house. they're trying to find ways to finally find some comm

guys, this is not something they should have had to go through again. >> reporter: now, union pacific says the gates and the lights at this crossing were working at the time of the crash. we're also hearing remarkable stories of heroism, including that of 34-year-old joshua michael, an army sergeant who died in this crash. reports say he was able to push his wife off of the float before he was killed. amy? george? >> that is really something. clayton, thanks very much. >>> let's go to josh with the other top stories. >> we're going to begin with the images from the middle east. the middle east on the brink. air raid sirens, blasting, now, as israel's commercial capital races for more rocket attacks. this is first time tel aviv has come under attack in two decades. nearly two dozen people have been killed. abc's alex marquardt is in the middle of it all right now, in gaza. alex? >> reporter: that's right, josh. a lot of activity all around us this morning. there was supposed to be a truce for a couple of hours. but it quickly became clear that wasn't going to happen. as dawn broke, a series of very loud

and off for most of that. walnut creek is set 63, 64 union city. 61 for downtown san francisco and 64 expected for berkeley. the moisture is coming in from the pacific is already impacting the bay area. we could catch a break by saturday afternoon. there will be a stronger cold front coming in from of boff puff new mexico. we will have a anothethe gulf of new mexico. your kron 47 day around the bay forecast shows that at least on this model by 3:00 p.m. friday if there will not be much in the way of snowfall for the sierra. we will not see too much rain or mist snow out of the system but by sunday as we take a back to the bay area where weather will be each and every day. this also includes thanksgiving thursday. >>today is the busiest single travel day of the thanksgiving holiday. families are leaving now to visit their loved ones. to give you more newels let's go live. >>there is loss of traffic that is coming through. this is the holiday travel season and it kicks off today. here is video from inside the terminal. there are a lot of people looking to get out of the bay area. the bay area sbecause of an increase in the number of travelers this yea

vets and their family members aboard the second float did try to jump out but some were not able to get off that float. union pacificing gate and lights in fact were working. it is still unclear if that train crew actually saw the float approaching. >>> animal handlers involved in the making of the hobbit movie trilogy say the prouduction company is responsible for the death of up to 27 animals. the animals were kept at a farm. the humane association says no animals were harmed during actual filming but it says the complaints highlight short comi comings where animals are housed. >>> coming up, an all-out manhunt. police on alert after a violent crime spree in the south bay. we have new details on the search for a suspect on the run just ahead. >>> and intel says its ceo will step down. we'll have details ahead in business news. >>> 6:44. happening now, as the search continues for a worker missing after an oil platform sploerexp, doctors say one of the men burned in the blaze is improving. that man now listed in fair condition. two people renmain in critical condition, one in serious after the explosion in the gulf

and las vegas. the company is closer to putting a party train on the tracks after a conditional agreement with union pacificd last week. it would feature a lounge, tvs and a private car for bachelor parties. a ticket would be $99 each way and would include food and drinks more changes could be coming to downtown walnut creek. it is called the locust street specific plan and it focuses on underdeveloped land in that area. goals include adding a hotel, retail, office and residential space as well as more parking and public walking paths. >>> your time is 7:19, secretary of defense, leon panetta is coming back to the central coast this weekend. he's the guest speaker tomorrow at the 300 anniversary of the caramel mission. it is the oldest residential dwelling in california. leon panetta owns a home in caramel valley. >>> a small town is trying to build a tsunami resistant port. a 2011 magnitude nine earthquake in japan sank a boat in crescent city. 47 others were damaged and 2/3 of the harbor docks were destroyed. >>> a stretch of the san francisco's o ocean beach is closed because of a sewage spill and could

and their family members, they tried to jump off of the truck but some were not able to get off. tragically, four people were killed, six of the 17 people injured, now remain hospitalized this morning. union pacifics it appears the crossing gate and lights were working. at this point it's still unclear if the train crew even saw the floats approaching. >>> 6:41. coming up, targeting tel aviv. more rockets rain down as violence escalates, and a truce collapses along the gaza border. we're live with the latest just ahead. >>> and truly one of the most unusual golf clubs you've ever seen. we'll take a look at it and play with it coming up. >>> this morning we are on storm watch as wet weather hitting the bay area. we've got a live look outside this morning at san francisco, san jose, oakland and san rafael where stormy weather is expected to hit south first before eventually making its way up. as you get ready to bundle up, hit the roads, we have a team in place to tell you what you need to know before you head out that door. mike inouye checking out your commute, meteorologist christina loren has a look at your forecast, but we begin with christie smith, live at sfo, where the weather is having an

and injuring 17. >> a trailer got hit by a train. we need as many e.m.s. units as you can! >> reporter: the impact was deafening, as the union pacificrain plowed into the parade float, carrying two dozen wounded veterans and their spouses. >> i heard the noise. i said, it sounded like somebody got hit. >> reporter: the horror unfolded shortly before 5:00 thursday afternoon. as two flatbed trucks carrying veterans crossed railroad tracks. they were on their way to an annual hunt for heroes banquet. >> my daughter heard the train coming and heard the horn. >> reporter: patricia howle was at the crossing with her daughter and saw the train approaching. >> she said, mom, they're going to hit. and i saw the trailer was still on the tracks. and the people were jumping and trying to get off of the trailer before it hit. >> reporter: and then, the impact. >> i just saw people under the train. there was, like, blood. there was blood all over there. >> headquarters, we're going to have multiple victims. >> we're going to need everybody we can get down here. >> reporter: police say while some people were able to jump from the float before the

and would end up in downtown las vegas. the ceo of the venture has struck an agreement with union pacific to run the train on its lines. hope is the first train will hit the tracks on new year's eve 2013. tickets for the adults only train would cost $99 each way. >>> medically clear, but not starting. the quarterback controversy continues. alex smith has been cleared after concussion testing. according to a team source, the plan is to start colin kaepernick on sunday against the new orleans saints. earlier this week, there were reports that head coach jim harbaugh that kaepernick would get the nod on sunday. yesterday, the team insisted that no such decision had been made. they would make the call if and when smith was cleared by a doctor. we shall see. >>> a pair of bay area teens will get invites to a bowl game this season. san jose state is on track for the first bowl appearance since 2006. they could have a pick both according to the college hotline. they could end up from the hawaii bowl to the military bowl in d.c. meanwhile, how other top 25 teams play this weekend determine where stanford will end up. the colle

and said bye to the clerk. >>> there could be a new way to get from southern california to las vegas. a nevada company has a tentative deal to put a party trade on union pacifictracks from daggett in san bernardino county to vegas and it would be called, the x train with plenty of party provisions. the tickets will be $99 each way including food and drinks. >> i don't know, it might be a good deal. >> the cbs special person to person with charlie rose and lara logan airs tonight and a star guest new orleans saint quarterback drew brees. >> first of all, that he's a great guy and that he clearly is a football hero who feels that his celebrity should be used for good things and he has been part of the rebuilding of new orleans and obviously because of the super bowl is a huge hero down there. >> and he will be joined by his wife. other guests are sean penn, gabby douglas and alisha keys. catch person to person at 10:00 on channel 5 tonight. >>> a san francisco holiday tradition will be repeated tonight. >> the lights go on on macy's's 83-foot tree in union square the 23rd annual great tree lighting ceremony. and the tree lighting is expected at about 6:40 tonig

a union pacific freight train slammed into a parade float that was carrying wounded u.s. military servicemembers andheir families. it was said to be on its way to a banquet honoring the veterans on thursday afternoon. at least four people were killed, more than a dozen injured. >> very heart breaking. they didn't die out in the feed and came out and something had to happen to them here. >> my brother is in the marines. so it is just, really devastating what happened. thoughts and prayers are with the family. martha: awful, awful accident. casey stiegel is live in midland. so, casey, what's the latest on this. >> reporter: martha, it is a very active scene right behind me this morning and i will hop out of the scene to let you see investigators at work. investigators with the ntsb, national transportation safety board back there. more are on the way. of course everyone this morning trying to figure out how the heck this happened. the parade float was carrying 26 people total. 12 veterans, 12 of their spouses and two civilian escorts t was heading to a hunt for heroes banquet when it went through a ra

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