rep anna eshoo has been in congress for more than 30 years. she also broke barriers as the first woman to represent her district. so what do you bring to the table that would add to her legacy as a public servant? >> well, you acknowledged it, exactly that. those are big shoes to fill. and i'm inspired by this opportunity. we have an embarrassment of riches when it comes to our elected representatives, serving with a deep sense of pride and distinction, understanding our community. that's why i'm excited about this opportunity to be able to also make history in this way, being born and raised in this community, as a local mayor, as a local council member, as a state legislator. growing up and going to san jose state. local hometown, helping to make sure we answer that call for service. that's what i'll do in congress. >> what's your record with the state assembly, and how does that set you apart from the other candidates? >> well said. i am not doing this to be just one of 435 individuals. our community expects exceptionalism, period. that's w

we continue our series with the candidates looking to take over for long-time congresswoman anna eshoo. >>> good evening. this is nbc bay area news tonight. i'm raj mathai. congressional candidate rishi kumar is here. we'll also check in with east bay rabbis after the destruction of the lake merritt menorah. >>> but we start with that developing news from the warriors. draymond green suspended indefinitely by the nba. this comes less than 24 hours after his latest flagrant foul. >> picked up his third foul. and now green runs over nurkic, and he'll be called for the foul. >> yeah you probably saw it last night in phoenix, draymond takes a swing at jusuf nurkic. no arguing from draymond, no complaining. he went quietly to the bench. and you had the idea that he knew that this was going to be his third ejection of the season. and draymond knew this was coming, a suspension. late today the nba releasing this statement, announcing an indefinite suspension. the league says the punishment takes into account green's repeated history of unsportsmanlike acts. here's where it gets interesting. d

. >>> we are breaking down the latest in the race for anna eshoo's seat. >>> dry on the storm ranger. we are tracking not one but two different syst >>> the race to replace congresswoman anna eshoo is attracting some heavy hitters in self-pay politics. today, another well-known candidate entered the race. >>> the 16thth california congressional district race is heating up with the primary three months from today and another self-pay political heavy wait joining the race just this morning. assemblyman lionel messi joins the growing list with deep experience in santa clara county politics, including supervisor joe somebody in and former san jose mayor sam boccardo who has fired -- filed paperwork but has not formally announced yet. >> there are some differences. >> the political analyst said the field of candidates is a win for voters. most are well established with name recognition across the district and he believes that it may come down to accomplishments. >> and some ways, it is a shame that they are all in the same district. sometimes you are scratching your head over the quality o

big-name candidates who want to replace congresswoman anna eshoo. about the peninsula and parts of the silicon valley. this is a 90-day sprint to the march 5th primary. among the candidates, former san jose mayor sam liccardo, state senator evan low, rishi kumar, and longtime local politician joe simitian. we are talking to all the candidates of this race. the top two will advance out of that march primary. joining us tonight, santa clara county supervisor joe simitian. supervisor, nice to have you in studio. after all these years covering, you it's nice to have you in studio. why do you want to jump in and do this? you've had a really successful run, state senate, state assembly, county district now, supervisor, and you want to jump into this whole different bag of chips. >> i mean there's only one reason to run, and that's to improve the lives of the people you represent. you know, raj, that's how i viewed my work in the state legislature, how i view my work on the board of supervisors. you know, it has to be about real results and tangible improv

congresswoman anna eshoo as she was leaving congress after more than three decades. i will ask her what she learned and what concerns are most about what comes next. >>> so it is the holiday season, the time for reflection, the chance to take stock of the year that is coming to a close, into really put this moment into perspective, and one of the things i'm thinking about right now, roughly ten months out from what might be the most consequential election of our lifetime is how every poll, and even every election, is really a reflection of a moment in time. let me explain what i mean by that. if voters were to head to the polls tomorrow to vote in the 2024 general election, then the issues that would be front and center would be things like a lack of enthusiasm among young voters for president biden, and fears among democrats that people won't show up to the polls. the domestic impact of the war raging between israel and hamas. the threat of a second trump term to abortion rights, to democracy, to the rule of law. the fact that most americans feel the economy is gett

i will have the updated timeline >>> the race to replace congresswoman anna eshoo got more crowded today with another big-name southbay politician entering the race. our cameras were there as state assemblyman lionel messi filed papers to run. he filed at the santa clara county registrar of voters. the 40-year-old fruit previously served as a city councilman in campbell and later was the mayor. for the last nine years, he set the state a simile where he is a member of the lgbt caucus and said one of his main focus is be to keep silicon valley competitive on a global stage and also staying focused on issues like public safety. >> we have to make sure that silicon valley continues to be the area of innovation and the global competitiveness we need. not just the country but the world. that is what we need in congress. to have a new generation of leadership to understand technology. >> the 16th congressional district includes parts of the south bay and san mateo county. >>> coming up, we spoke with some of the other candidates already in the race about how they plan to stands out from the in

longtime congresswoman anna eshoo is retiring at the end of her term.tying to replace her is a who's who of local politics. among them, former san jose mayor sam liccardo, evan low and joe simitian. th top two will advance out of the march primaries. before those votes get cast, we're talking to all the candidates in this race. joining us tonight is palo alto city council member julie lythcott-haims. thank you so much for being with us here. i want to start with the fact that you saw that. it's a who's who of very well-known politicians that have been in the bay area for a really long time. so there is that name recognition. >> mm-hmm. >> but you have something that they don't. that is that you're the only woman in this race, so that's significant. and your credentials are very -- you have an amazing pedigree. i know you don't want people to vote for you just because you're a woman. but being a woman gives you an insight in a political climate where women are feeling that a lot of their rights are being threatened. >> that's actually -- you're hitting t

representative anna eshoo who is retiring after more than 3 decades on capitol for justin campbell hasom lois. more candidates seek to be at su successor. >> assemblymember evan low is vying to become the bay area's first lgbtq and chinese american elected to congress. the 40 year-old filed paperwork to run on monday. but we're on the heels of stopping asian hate >> stopping the type of xenophobia and anti-semitism. these are the lived experiences that will bring to be able to tackle. he's hoping to succeed. representative anna eshoo, she announced last month that she will retire after 3 decades on capitol hill. she's someone done an amazing job. political expert michael yaki says low has a lot of experience, but it's big step up for him and he's joining a crowded race. and i think just think it's going to be very, >> very tough and expensive race. and below is well known many as well known. sadly, carter's all is well they're all people wouldn't run. >> recently and been on the ballot in the area. >> former san jose mayor sam liccardo filed paperwork but has not announced his candidac

he's joining a crowded field to replace longtime congresswomen anna eshoo . will join me in studio tonight on our 7:00 news. >>> up next, milestone treatment approved by the a >>> tonight, the dramae a in the courtroom the teen who carried out the deadliest school shooting in michigan history sentenced to life without parole the gunman who killed four classmates at oxford high school when he was 15 speaking out in court. what he said after being confronted by survivors and his victims' families, and the judge's scathing words as he passed sentence. >>> also tonight, the medical breakthrough the fda approving the first gene-editing treatment for sickle cell, a disease impacting 100,000 americans, most of whom are black how it works, and how much it will cost. >>> the major cross-country storm. danger on the roads. heavy snow in the west, and now the system on the move taking aim at the entiret

representative anna eshoo who announced retirement last month, kron 4 justin campbell live in san jose. county's registrar take and fill the sea of representative anna eshoo. >> friday's sam liccardo holding hands with his wife, walked into the county of santa clara's registrar of voters office and filed his paperwork to run for congress. this is a campaign of ideas that will bring people together. >> we've had enough division in this country and i think people are hungry for leadership that's going bring people together to get things done. political expert michael yaki says the former mayor has a head start. >> in the race having a base of with a large portion of the city of san jose in the district. >> it's critical. if you want to finish in the top 2 other candidates in the race for the 16th congressional district, our state assemblymember evan low and santa clara county supervisor joe smith. ian. >> who yockey says has a war chest and campaign dollars already. this is going to be a tough race. >> you know, you have number different, never candidates. tech entrepreneurs, city counci

joining me now for her exit interview is congresswoman anna eshoo of california.gresswoman, it's great to be talking with you, and congratulations on your incredible career to date. so i want to have a moment of light because it is so dark in our politics right now. you have shattered so many glass feelings yourself, and now, as i mentioned, they're more women in congress than ever before. that is a good thing. other other things in congress that a change for the better since you have been in washington? >> i think that with a small d, it is far more democratic. when i entered the congress, you knew that you were to be rather quiet and pay attention to the elders. there were a lot more -- i think to the caucus. it is more freewheeling now on the democratic side. a lot more opportunity, a lot more minorities and women in the caucus. so it has changed, and i think it has changed for the better. >> that is a good note of light in a dark time. >> it is. >> it is, we have to have those two, right? >> california 16th district, which you represent, is the birthplace of s

mucho cuidado al manejar anna eshoo de todas formas el pronÓstico es de lluvias dispersas.a que nos cuente quÉ eventos se estÁn llevando a cabo. >> asÍ es, a todos ustedes quiero contarles que desde cabina de amor tenemos muchos premios para ustedes. toda la semana regalÓ boletos de nuevo ballet. y no es todo. porque mi compaÑera se extrae consolas de videojuegos, tablet, relojes de inteligentes. cuando escuchen la canciÓn de feliz navidad llaman para ganarse uno de sus electrÓnicos. cuando el locutor de favoritos las dejo con uno que es una de mis favoritos >> me da gusto saberque soy uno de sus favoritos. tengo buenas noticias. una que maÑana comenzarÁ el arma boletos en el concierto. ni otra sorpresa te la cuento el lunes. lo Único que puede decir es esto. viene reggaetonero que hace mucho no venÍa. o >> que gusto encontraros por aquÍ. viene marca registrada en concierto. directamente es culiacÁn. 9 de diciembre en san josÉ. voy a estar regalando muchos boletos. para que pasen la voz. reses por estar ahÍ. ya saben cuantos conciertos vienen a nuestra hermosa Área de la ba

representative anna eshoo. he's retiring after more than 3 decades on capitol hill. >> assemblymember evan low is vying to become the bay area's first lgbtq and chinese american elected to congress. the 40 year-old filed paperwork to run on monday. but we're on the heels of stopping asian hate. >> stopping the type of xenophobia and anti-semitism. these are the lived experiences that will bring to be able to tackle. he's hoping to succeed. representative anna eshoo, she announced last month that she will retire after 3 decades on capitol hill. she's someone done an amazing job political expert michael yaki says low has a lot of experience, but it's big step up for him and he's joining a crowded race. and i think just think it's going to be very, >> very tough and very expensive race. and below is well known many as well know, several cars is well they're all people wouldn't run. >> recently and been on the ballot in the area. >> former san jose mayor sam liccardo filed paperwork but has not announced his candid

bay assemblymember evan low is running for congress looking to replace longtime representative anna eshoo. as you has represented a large part of silicon valley for more than 3 decades. she is not seeking reelection next year. if elected low would be the first openly lgbtq congressman to represent the bay area and only the 4th to represent california as an openly man low is currently the chair of the california assembly is api caucus and the former chair of the lgbtq caucus. he's also the former mayor of campbell. >> tomorrow night for republican hopefuls for president will take the stage at the university of alabama for the 4th gop debate. washington correspondent reshad hudson is there. he joins us now live with a preview on the debates were shot. >> noel grant preparations are literally under way here behind me on the campus of the university of alabama tomorrow night for candidates will hit the stage, hoping to make their case to voters. >> the stage is set wednesday night for candidates vying for the republican presidential nomination will hit the stage. florida governor ron desantis

he joins a growing group of candidates looking to fill south bay congresswoman anna eshoo soon to be vacant seat. eshoo announced last week she will retire in 2025. >>> country is morning a trailblazer today. sandra day o'connor, the first woman to serve on the in court , has died. she was appointed by former president ronald reagan back in 1981 and retired 25 years later in 2006. the late justice went to stanford for both her undergraduate and law degrees. reviews range from moderate to conservative and over the years she actually got mixed reviews from women's rights groups. sandra day o'connor was 93 years old. >>> let s take a live look outside. or weekend forecast with meteorologist jessica burch. >> daytime highs are sitting in the low 60s. it is a cool day as we head into the weekend. low 60s down to the santa clara valley where earlier this week we were talking about upper 60s. off into the east bay, a very cool startup for us as we head into this afternoon. we will not see too much of a change in temperatures but the big story is the unsettled weather pattern. it is bringing

representative anna eshoo who announced her retirement last month. the says he is confident that his experience leading san jose has prepared him for this constitution. i'm excited to talk about the issues that >> our residents care about the most homelessness crime and the rising cost of living. and really identify the solutions we need. to ensure that congress is doing >> all he has to do is raise a lot of money that's going to be key in this race. that's what experts say is going to make a successful race. so we'll see if you can do that in the constitution. >> going to take a break or 6.22. but coming up on the kron 4 morning news, the once popular to straightening start-up. is now shutting down. we'll tell you which one. coming up. sleeping million customers i 6.25. is the time. and elon musk has reinstated the ex account for conspiracy theorist alex jones. >> jones spent years saying the sandy hook elementary school shooting was nothing but a hoax. he was banned from twitter back in 2018 for breaking rules against harassment and hate speech. mu

another possible candidate for the race for anna eshoo's seat. san jose mayor sam liccardo filed the paperwork to run for congress. he filed out of due diligence and has not made a final decision on running. last week, eshoo announced she would not run for re-election next year. she represents the 16th district, which includes silicon valley and parts of san jose and san mateo county. earlier this week, joe samidian filed. >>> contra costa county health ordered a report to provide an assessment of what happened. chevron said the safety flares were activated after a power outage. the air quality district has issued four violation notices. three for visible emissions and one public nuisance violation. all investigations are ongoing. >>> a cache of illegal guns and drugs removed from a mobile home park on tuesday is raising eyebrows tonight. the s.w.a.t. team confiscated what prosecutors call an arsenal. four assault rifles, four handguns, most of them homemade. body armor and thousands of rounds of armor-piercing bullets. drugs including fentanyl,

replace longtime congresswomen anna eshoo . locarno will join me in studio tonight on our 7:00 news. >>> up next, milestone treatment approved by the a >>> tonight, the dramae a in the courtroom the teen who carried out the deadliest school shooting in michigan history sentenced to life without parole the gunman who killed four classmates at oxford high school when he was 15 speaking out in court. what he said after being confronted by survivors and his victims' families, and the judge's scathing words as he passed sentence. >>> also tonight, the medical breakthrough the fda approving the first gene-editing treatment for sickle cell, a disease impacting 100,000 americans, most of whom are black how it works, and how much it will cost. >>> the major cross-country storm. danger on the roads. heavy snow in the west, and now the system on the move taking aim at the entire east coast. >>> the video causing global outrage palestinian men, some stripped to their underwear and blindfolded in gaza. how israel is explaining it. >>> hunte

he is hoping to take over the seat currently held by congresswoman anna eshoo. she recently announced she will not be seeking re-election. she has been in congress since 1992. lowe was elected to the state assembly in 2014. he is entering what is expected to be a very crowded race. >>> faculty at san francisco state university hit the picket lines today as part of a series of strikes across multiple cal state campuses. one day rolling strikes got started at cal poly pomona yesterday. union members at the california faculty association are demanding a 12% raise, smaller class sizes, pay equity and expanded parental leave. cal state officials say if they meet the union's demands, it could mean tuition increases. >> we live in the bay area. it is the most expensive place in the nation. we are the lowest paying faculty in the region. we work really hard and we are educators. we love what we do. >> today is the final day for actors to vote on their tentative agreement with the studios. they were on strike for more than 100 days. sag-aftra was fighting for more money

first, the race for congresswoman anna eshoo seat is heating up. the new details on the candidates in the race including the latest move from former san jose >> these burglarize a shoe store in union city 3 times in 2 days. kron four's philippe djegal reports. >> within a span of 24 hours, a group of suspects broke into scrubs in union city 3 times owner kyle dowdy says the first happened early sunday morning. first, especially >> than those without bars here and also next security gate, that so they they left and then they care for a second time. that's when they came. but this one, though, they came out with a chainsaw or whatever the cut down the bars and then they they push them in and they all dropped on the ground here. after that, it is jump right through out surveillance video shows the suspects taking everything they could. >> the score initially filled with shoes and clothing eventually emptied, identical, devastated does not only mean that in the shaab. being my other friends. >> were all young entrepreneurs are trying to do our best for

representative anna eshoo who announced her retirement last month. the ritz carlton in san francisco is bringing back a holiday tradition that dates back more than 30 years. it's teddy bear tea. it features a lively holiday show with elves, a teddy bear gift for the kids and a keepsake photo that you can take home with you. guests can also enjoy fragrant teens and desserts. participants can bring a newly wrapped toy to donate to ucsf benioff children's hospital. give it back to the local community. wonderful to see all at the going it's very sweet. the proceeds from teddy bear tea benefi children's miracle network and the make-a-wish foundation. you can make reservations for teddy bear tea on the sensor san francisco. called website. it's free for the kids that are under 2 years old. >> all right. well, 5.16, let's get a check of the weather here on this monday morning. see what's the expected for the week ahead. good morning, josh. it's good to get those jackets do something. cozy with the kids may be. >> because as we work our way through the week,

. >> sam liccardo joins a growing group of candidates looking to bellsouth a congresswoman anna eshoo's soon-to-be vacant seat . eshoo announced last week that she will retire in 2025. liccardo says his campaign will focus on innovative solutions to the region's most pressing problems starting with crime, homelessness and the cost of living. >>> turning to our weather now, a live look outside at the golden gate bridge looking all grand and beautiful in its majesty. we had a freeze warning in the north bay valley's. temperatures are expected to dip below 40 degrees. >> taking a live look a futurecast, high-pressure starting to build its way in from offshore and that means sunny skies today with winds moving in from the north and we are still dealing with some cooler temperatures heading into this afternoon. let's take a look at what the climate prediction center is saying. we are drying up as we head into the next seven days. what are the normal conditions to the north of us? we are in the average section right now but as we take a look at our long-range models, we don't have any raindro

he wants to replace longtime congresswoman anna eshoo, who is retiring. this district covers parts of san mateo county, palo alto, and into san jose. there are now six people running. assembly member evan low, who declared earlier this week. rishi kumar. santa clara county supervisor joe simitian. tech entrepreneur peter dixon. palo alto city council member julie lythcott-haims. it's expected to be a big money race as well. over the next several weeks, we will be talking to all of these candidates. joining me tonight is former mayor liccardo. nice to have you in-studio. what's the plan here? was this in the plan for months, or was this kind of like, oh, my gosh, eshoo is retiring, let me jump in? >> much more the latter. i knew there were events planned for congresswoman eshoo's re-election, so i think it caught us all by surprise. but these are opportunities that arise once every generation or two. so when the opportunity arises, you take advantage of it. >> point-blank, what makes you a better candidate than rishi kumar, joe simitian, evan low, all the

anna eshoo's to fill that seat. >> friday's sam liccardo holding hands with his wife, walked into the county of santa clara's registrar of voters office and filed his paperwork to run for congress. this is a campaign of ideas that will bring people together. >> we've had enough division in this country and i think people are hungry for leadership that's going bring people together to get things done. political expert michael yaki says the former mayor has a head start. >> in the race having a base of with a large portion of the city of san jose in the district. >> it's critical. if you want to finish in the top 2 other candidates in the race for the 16th congressional district, our state assemblymember evan low and santa clara county supervisor joe smith. ian. >> who yockey says has a war chest and campaign dollars already. this is going to be a tough you know, you have number different, never candidates. tech entrepreneurs, city council people in addition to those others. >> and trying to be in that top 2 is going to san jose, justin campbell kr4 news. justin, thank you. and as justi

. >>> a big name in south bay politics is now entering the race for anna eshoo's seat.am liccardo. you're seeing the former mayor right there. he is expected to file the final piece of paperwork making his run official. now, as many people in the south bay and around the bay area remember, liccardo served as major in san jose from 2015 until just new year's of this year. before that role, he was a member of san jose city council from 2007 until 2014. he was also the leader of the california big mayor's coalition. now, the field for the seat is getting a little more crowded with liccardo's announcement. there are now six candidates vying for that seat. the race includes -- >>> president joe biden's son, hunter biden, has been indicted for failure to pay taxes on time. . >> it still comes with surprises. >> these are the same accusations, the same issues we've been talking about for more than a year now. hunter biden didn't pay his taxes. he has now. he's paid them back. but unlike you and me, he didn't pay them when they were due. and those taxes added up to nearly $2 mi

representative anna eshoo announced last week that she would not run for re-election next year.shoo represents the 16th district, which includes the silicon valley, parts of san jose, and san mateo county. even though liccardo's paperwork in, he tells us he hasn't made a final decision. if he does decide to run, here's who he would be facing, joe, he has declared his candidacy, so his rishi. evan low has not made any announcement but is expected to run. >>> we are back in 60 seconds. up next, tension at the courthouse. why this photo is angering the attorneys of nima momeni. that's the man accused of killing tech executive bob lee. >>> also, you see this? a wild commute. the coyote that stopped traffic for more than an hour on a bay area freeway. >>> i'm chief meteorologist jeff ranieri. we are tracking storm activity out here in the pacific. i'll have updatedhances of >>> we're following breaking news in contra costa county. an arrest following a deadly shooting at a house party in oakley last month. this has been a high profile case. officers took 18-year-old sean carp into cu

. >>> the field is getting more crowded to fill anna eshoo's peninsula congressional seat.s is a live look now at capitol hill. two more democrats have entered this race. palo alto city council member julie live cot hamz. tech entrepreneur peter dixon also officially launched his campaign today. they join joe simitian, rishi kumar, and evan low. sam liccardo has filed paperwork but has not yet officially entered the race. the new mayor of san jose might have a new way to crack down on a common crime. san jose is considering a new law aimed at reducing catalytic converter thefts. if it's approved, anyone caught with a detached catalytic converter, who cannot prove that they legally purchased it, could be charged with a crime. this new law would allow officers to question you just for having that part in your possession. if approved, the law could be in place in san jose by the end of february. joining us now is san jose mayor matt mahan. so this is an issue not just across the bay area but across the state. it seems like a nice news release coming from your office. can it ac

that spot is up for grabs next year because congresswoman anna eshoo is retiring. the seat represents parts of the south bay, midpeninsula, and parts of san mateo county. if low decides to formally announce a run, he enters a growing field. two people have already announced a run. santa clara county supervisor joe simitian, and rishi kumar. former san jose mayor sam liccardo has also filed paperwork but has not yet made a final decision on a run. evan low scheduled to join us on this program tomorrow at 7:00. >>> here's a hot issue. we've been covering this for years. crime in san francisco. even if you don't live in the city, so many people have a vested interest in what's happening in the city. some big claims now by sfpd. the police department says crime numbers show a nearly 50% drop in car break-ins. they believe the city's recently launched bait car operation is having a major effect. today mayor breed celebrated the numbers, but she admits more work must be done. >> we're not suggesting that this problem just goes away because we've seen some success in the

representative anna eshoo is leaving. she announced last week that she would not run for re-election next year. eshoo represents the 16th district, which includes the silicon valley, parts of san jose, and san mateo county. now, even though sam liccardo's paperwork is in, he tells us tonight that he has not made a final decision if he will run or not. but if he decides to run, here's who he could be facing in the primary. santa clara county supervisor joe sa middian has already declared his candidacy. so has rishi kumar, who has run for eshoo's seat in the past. state assembly member evan low has not made an announcement but it's widely believed he is expected to run as well. >>> here's some good news for locals, tourists, and business owners. new data shows a significant drop in shoplifting in san francisco. sfpd releasing the numbers from thanksgiving weekend. this year, they had 100 reports of larceny. that includes both retail theft and auto break-ins. compare that to 400 reports, 401 or the same weekend last year, an

candidates have announced they are running for congress to replace silicon valley representative anna eshoo, who is stepping down. there are now nine people vying to fill her seat. ktvu south bay reporter lamonica peters has more from both candidates about why they're running. >> julie lythcott-haims says representation matters to her and she's now the first woman to announce her candidacy for california's district 16 seat and i saw a lot of men throw their hat in the ring and i looked left and i looked right and i said, where are the women? she's a current palo alto city council member, a former stanford dean and a harvard law school graduate. now, she says she's ready to tackle issues like housing affordability in the region. >> our prosperity has left so many people behind. for example, i've got two kids who are 24 and 22. they have done everything right, studied hard. they're good kids. they get jobs. they cannot afford. a one bedroom apartment remotely near where they grew up, born and raised in silicon valley, peter dixon also announced thursday he's running for the seat. >> the forme

we know, of course, uh- palo alto democrat anna eshoo is retiring after 30 years. what will that race look like? >> well, that's an interesting race. it's interesting. even more so because she didn't announce that she was going to, uh, retire until really somewhat recently. and so a number of candidates have gotten in. joe simitian, a county supervisor, former legislator, he already had $600,000 tucked away for over a decade, uh, to run for this seat. uh, assemblyman evan low, uh, who is, you know, once was the youngest assembly member elected. uh a openly gay asian candidate, former mayor in the area is running. and then sam liccardo, who is the former san jose mayor until about two years ago, those three are the main democratic candidates. there are a few others, probably ten candidates in total will be running in this race. but those are the three candidates really to watch. >> and just recently, as you mentioned, california representative kevin mccarthy announced he's leaving congress at the end of his terme. that is california's 20th district in the central va

a la has been rumored to be considering a run following congresswoman anna eshoo's retirement. the former mayor tells kron 4 that he's not made a final decision just yet and is still exploring the possibility. the 53 year-old led san jose for 8 years before terming out last year. santa clara county supervisor joe declared his candidacy for su seat on wednesday, the south bay assembly member evan low says that he's considering a campaign as well. taking a live look outside right now at the bucky mall. and we do see some clouds off there in distance. tell you what the clouds have been mesmerizing at times today. beautiful skies above the bay. chief meteorologist lawrence karnow is here. >> to tell us what stucco? yeah. there's a weak little cold front that's wandering its way into the bay area right now. doesn't look like much. but you're seeing some of those. >> beautiful clouds. a grant spoke about right there on the horizon. those are going to come sweeping on shore as we head through the evening hours. and yes, there's a chance of a couple raindrops outside here it is on the

look has been rumored to be considering a run following a congresswoman anna eshoo's retirement. the former mayor tells kron 4 that he's not made a final decision just yet and is still exploring the possibility. the 53 year-old led san jose for 8 years before terming out last year. santa clara county supervisor joe submitting in a declared his candidacy for su seat on wednesday and south bay assemblymember evan low says he's considering a campaign as well. right now, governor gavin newsom and florida governor ron desantis are going head-to-head in a televised debate. more on the topics. both governors are expected to touch on. >> plus, why some are arguing for the trial of the man accused of killing cash ceo bob lee to be moved out of san francisco. in order for small businesses to thrive, they need to be smart, efficient, savvy. making the most of every opportunity. that's why comcast business is introducing the small business bonus. for a limited time you can get a $1000 prepaid card with a qualifying with qualifying gig bundle. yep, $1000. so switch to business internet from t

well assembly member evan lowe officially launched his campaign to replace retiring congressman anna eshoo. the silicon valley democrat hopes to become the first lgbtq house member elected from the bay area. he pulled his campaign paperwork this morning with his family by his side in san jose. and today on the four, lowe said it's time for the next generation of leadership. he also addressed what he says is a polarized climate in washington. >> i've always believed in partnership over partizanship, but at the same time, being a fighter, i will not just be one of one 435 members of congress. we must be exceptional in this work to be proud and to make sure that silicon valley is well represented in congress, because these times demand exceptional leadership in this global marketplace. and that's what i'll do in congress. >> hello is joining a crowded field for that congressional seat, which includes santa clara supervisor joe simitian, former saratoga council member rishi kumar, and potential former san jose mayor sam liccardo. >> coming up, a top rated new restaurant right here in the bay a

sam liccardo officially filed to run for that seat, that congresswoman anna eshoo will vacate in 2025 . last week, as you announced this was her final term in congress. >>> joe samiti and also announced his candidacy for the district 16th seat, he served as a santa clara county supervisor for more than a decade. >>> former saratoga council member, rishi kumar, has also entered the race. he had previously run against eshoo in the last few elections. >>> still had, pet owners across the country are a little on edge this holiday season. the unusual illness causing the concern and how it is impacting the bay area plus >>> when i sat down i felt this extreme spike of pain and that is when i realized i might be shot. >>> we are hearing from one of the palestinian students shot in vermont over the weekend. what he says happened in the moments after the attack. >>> house and bay area seniors are trying to turn the tables if there ever targeted by criminals. >> i also like a combination of fine strike , go over. >> we just lost bob >>> just a few isolated showers out there on this thursday aft

he has been rumored to be considering a run following congresswoman anna eshoo's retirement santa clara county supervisor joe smitty and declared his candidacy for as you see it on wednesday, south bay assembly member evan low says he's considering a campaign as well. >> health officials in all bay area counties are urging people to get vaccinated against the triple demic rsv influenza and covid-19. they say that winter respiratory virus season is in full swing right now in the bay, infectious disease specialist doctor peter chin. hong with ucsf says that the 3 winter viruses are leading to hospitalizations clinic, an emergency room visits threatening capacity. >> what's really emerging in the background is influenza. it's probably gone up by 100%, but it's lower than are seeing in the last week or and we expect that often not thanksgiving holidays that that will continue to increase. >> the site's vaccinations, doctors also recommend wearing a mask in crowded places, washing your hands. and if you feel sick, stay home and seek treatment. early. south bay neighborhood spreading some hol

throwing his hat into the ring replacing long-time 16 district congresswoman anna eshoo who is retiring. liccardo was in our studio yesterday saying his experience running the biggest city in the bay area makes him stand outgenerals the other candidates. six people are in the race for this high-profile district which covers parts of san mateo county palo alto and part of san jose. in addition to liccardo sand clara county supervisor joe simitian, rishi kumar and assembly member evan low, peter dixon and city councilwoman julie lythcott-haims. over the next few weeks we'll talk to all of those candidates. >>> just about 7:12 on your saturday morning. much more ahead on "today in the bay." coming up, a strange smell causing concern in the east bay, causing concern in the east bay, and an alert jack, the data shows that people love our more flavorful ultimate cheeseburgers. show me the data. so the data is good? the data is real good. honestly, best data i've ever had. my best-selling ultimate cheeseburgers, seasoned as they grill. >>> welcome back. a deadly pedestrian crash under investig

in california, anna eshoo has passed more than 60 bills. >> do i worry about the state that the houseesentatives is in? i certainly do, so many constituents have asked me, how can you stand it? it is so polarized, it is so toxic. and my response every time has been the same. is it tough? yes. but america is worth it. >> reporter: they also lost a republican military doctor. >> somebody asked me, what is your favorite moment since you were in congress, and i said since steve scalise walked back on the floor. >> he was wounded in a virginia shooting in 2017. >> things are a little rough right now, america can see it, it is a different time, i'm not going to deny that, but that doesn't mean you can't get things done. >> reporter: in an untraditional year, they are continuing at an untraditional clip. two of the retirements could impact the race for the white house, dean phillips is taking on a primary challenge with president biden and joe manchin hasn't ruled out doing the same. scott mcfarland, cbs news the capital. >>> coming up next, we know that bay area food banks have been struggl

joining me now for her exit interview, is congresswoman anna eshoo.s on your incredible year to date. >> thank you. >> i just want to have a moment of light, because it's so dark in our politics, and are there things in congress that changed for the better since you have been in washington? >> with a small d, it's far more democratic. when i entered the congress it was -- you know, you knew that you were to be rather quiet and pay attention to the elders. there were a lot more strictures to the congress, and a lot more opportunity and a lot more minorities and women in the caucus. it's changed. i think it has changed for the better. >> that's a good note of light in a dark time. california's -- >> it is. >> we have to have those too, right? >> you have not been afraid to push for accountability for big tech, which is really impressive given where you represent, and you recently said, how especially social media would be used for disinformation, misinformation and what young children are exposed to. what do you wish could be done to put the tooth paste

he filed the papers yesterday, a week after longtime congresswoman anna eshoo said she's retiring.r liccardo says he hasn't made a final decision on whether he's going to get into the race to replace her. >> doing all the steps we need to do the due diligence, talking to a lot of thought leaders in the community about how the federal government can better help us address homelessness and crime and the rising cost of living. and i'll make a decision very soon. >> now, the former mayor filed the papers just one day after santa clara supervisor joe simitian launched his campaign for issues district 16 seat. it covers a wide area of san mateo and santa clara counties, from pacifica to san jose. >> the san jose planning department has approved plans for a major new housing development. now, these are the artist's renderings of the housing project just east of downtown san jose. the plan calls for building more than 900 apartments near the site of a future bart station on tripp avenue in san jose's roosevelt park neighborhood. groundbreaking is set for sometime next year. millions of dol

members of congress are also deciding not to run for reelection, including bay area congresswoman anna eshoo, tony cardenas of los angeles county, and grace napolitano, also from los angeles county and also senator laphonza butler, who was appointed to finish out the term of the late senator dianne feinstein. senator butler has said she will not seek a full senate term in next year's election. >> all classes and performing arts activities are canceled for the rest of the week at the university of nevada, las vegas, following a deadly shooting. the first shots were fired on the fourth floor of a business school building. investigators say the gunman went up and down the building, killing three people and critically injuring a fourth victim before law enforcement confronted him outside the gunman eventually died, but it's not yet known if authorities shot him or it was self inflicted. >> i didn't want to stay in this classroom. i wanted to just, you know, run from it all. and i was just so scared. >> everyone's running like frantic and hysterical and they hear like around 30 more gunshots, lik

. >> well, last month, long time california congresswoman anna eshoo said she's retiring in early 2025 and nine candidates are hoping to fill that seat in the district 16. >> collectively, they've raised more than $1 million for their campaign. ktvu south bay reporter lamonica peters has more on the impact fundraising could have on this race and who is pulling in the most money with primary elections quickly approaching in march, campaign dollars are rolling in for candidates hoping to be the next congress member representing silicon valley. >> you need a lot of money quickly, early, so that you can get your name out there. >> after announcing his candidacy on thursday, tech entrepreneur peter dixon says he's already raised more than $350,000. >> first of all, it gives you an indication of how popular folks are far beyond there's any votes cast. and so if you can show i've got a ton of people giving me donations, even if they're small amounts, that's a representation of their popularity. and the and the likelihood that they'll do well. >> assembly member evan lowe, who currently repres

filed papers in san jose today to run for representative anna eshoo, soon to be open district 16 seat. the district spans from the peninsula to the south bay. liccardo is a former criminal prosecutor and served as san jose's 65th mayor from 2014 to 2023. liccardo wrote on formerly twitter that his campaign is for innovative and bold solutions on crime, homelessness and the cost of living. the field of candidates to represent silicon valley continues to expand. five other democrats are in the running. assemblyman evan low, palo alto resident jovie bernstein and santa clara county supervisor joe simitian. also running former saratoga council member rishi kumar. palo alto council member julie lythcott-haims and tech entrepreneur peter dickson. two republicans are also vying for the seat. they are former menlo park mayor peter ohtaki and carl ryan. >> this has been a great week for proponents of california's high speed rail. the federal government has put 3 billion more dollars into the long delayed project, as well as another 3 billion into a los angeles to las vegas project. ktvu tom va

yesterday he filed the papers a week after longtime congresswoman anna eshoo announced she's retiringhowever, liccardo says he has not made a final decision on whether he will run for her seat . >> doing all the steps we need to do the due diligence, talking to a lot of thought leaders in the community about how the federal government can better help us address homelessness and crime and the rising cost of living. and i'll make a decision very soon. >> now, the former mayor filed the papers, just one day after santa clara supervisor joe simitian launched his campaign for issues district 16, issues district 16 seat that covers a wide area of san mateo and santa clara counties from pacific to san jose, a northern california university is working to make narcan available throughout its campus for free. >> the planet uc davis consists of stocking up lockers with narcan by the end of january, the number of doses available on campus will increase to over 2000. it is the latest move by universities to have that life saving medication at easy access . >> a lot of the stigma that can sometimes

is walking in to file his paperwork to run for congress, hoping to take over for representative anna eshoo is retiring. la carta says he's confident his experience leading san jose makes him prepared for the >> i'm excited to talk about the issues that our residents care about the most homelessness crime and the rising cost of living really identify the solutions we need. to ensure that congress is doing more. >> political experts say it might come down to money and the person who raises the most might be the most successful and the race. in national news, the white house is stepping up negotiations with congressional republicans on possible immigration reform. republicans blocking new aid to ukraine unless a deal is made about the mexico border. last to talk about news nation's tom dempsey takes a look. >> later this week, congress hits the road for the holidays and with us aid to ukraine really starting to dry up this week. president joe biden's team says they expect president biden to play a much more active role in negotiations with the senate, especially when it comes to border securi

he has been rumored to be considering a run following congresswoman anna eshoo's retirement santa clara county supervisor. joe, some indian has also declared his candidacy for s u ct did that on wednesday and south bay assemblymember. evan low says he's also thinking about campaigniag for that seat as well. >> time now is 8.22. and the san mateo county office of education is expanding, inclusive, learning programs for children with disabilities. they say that early learning sites this year were able to benefit from a grant that puts more kids with individualized learning plans in preschool classrooms. the school, they're called iep ease. the county says in the last 5 years, 451 early learning teachers have been able to get profehsional development from this grant money to help create more inclusive, early learning programs. it's a 22. and coming up on the kron 4 morning news. >> the state peuc delays a decision on a settlement with pg and e for that utilities role in the dixie fire will have the full explanation of what's going on. >> i-25 the time in the east bay. a man has been arrest

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other california members of congress also declining to run for reelection, including the bay area's anna eshoo. tony cardenas of los angeles county, and grace napolitano. also from la county, some san francisco entrepreneurs are saying the apec summit devastated their businesses. >> new at six ktvu christian captain tells us those businesses are now asking what the city is going to do to make them whole. >> the asia-pacific economic cooperation summit turned the world's eye on san francisco before the conference, city leaders talked about the $53 billion that was expected to bring into the city. but now some businesses around moscone center, where the summit was held, are saying they actually saw a dramatic decrease in business. >> as for two middle days of the convention we made for the entire day, what we do in one peak hour of weekend operation at a san francisco supervisors budget meeting, business after business explained that heightened security measures around the yerba buena area devastated their bottom line. >> restaurants like fresh roll saw business drop off the week before apec as