ayesha, what do you make of the change in tone?he white house put out this biting statement and then sort of walked it back. they didn't lock back the criticism but definitely softened the tone. what are you hearing from officials about whether build back better can be passed here? ayesha: they will try to get something done. the question is what will build back better look like? the reason you have that softening of the tone, they cannot get something passed without joe manchin. that is a fact. they do not have the numbers. in the senate, anyone can jam up what is happening because they need every single democrat. if you are going to get something on the level of change that president biden has been talking about, he is going to have to make friends, get close. the holiday season is upon us. try to get close to joe manchin. that is the only way that you get it done. you can talk about executive orders, things that he can do through executive orders, but not on the level of what they are trying to do. that is why you saw that softe

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warriors' star, steph curry and his wife, ayesha, we will tell you more about their 12 days of christmasith the currys. that's coming up later this morning. can't wait to share that with you. >>> first, kari hall has a closer look at how the days are shaping up for us. >> they started that off with some rain for the bay area. we have been asking for this and it's still coming down as we take a look at storm ranger right now with scattered showers. we are going to wrap this system up with snow on some of the bay area peaks. once the sun rises and all the clouds clear out, we will have nice snow on mount diablo and mount hamilton, and the santa cruz summit getting some snow. the rest of the bay area seeing spotty showers. the system is starting to break up just a little bit and we will see drier air come in behind that as we go into the day. we will see more snow going into the afternoon for some of the bay area peaks. overall the trend will be for drying conditions before our next storm moves in tomorrow afternoon. we will be talking all about this and we will go to the sierra for an upda

steph and ayesha curry are hoping to have thousands of kids answer the question, you have read a good they are gifting 100,000 new books to kids and families across oakland. most of the kids are going directly to families that some will be used to replenish the community libraries across the city. the books are meant as a gift for the entire city of oakland. it's part of their annual 12 days of christmas, and we are featuring the good works they are doing throughout the east bay. it's nice to see what a difference these books will make. >> a true sign of the holiday season. >> exactly. giving and receiving. >>> a horse, san francisco police put out this tweet. this is a picture they put out. sonny, that's the one you see posing in front of the christmas tree, and if you look closely enough, sonny is painted green and red for the holiday. this is the second longest stint in america after new york city. >> that's quite the angle there of sonny. >> yeah, sonny looks big and long. cute. >>> a dire message ahead of the holidays. coming up here on "today in the bay," the key point president

. >> yesterday they got a huge boost courtesy of steph and ayesha curry announced they are going to fully their literacy program, not just in oakland but in every one of the bay area facilities, and not just getting one book but five books. join us for nbc bay area news tonight at 5:00 and 6:00 to find out more. >>> next here on "today in the bay," we are live from one of the busiest shipping centers as they work to get your holiday gifts shipped out on time. >>> you'll be heading out to the post office or shopping today with cold temperatures right now only at 34 degrees in napa, and it's reach into the low 40s and 50s today. our look at the next round of rain, coming up. >>> bridge crews removing the center divide, and easy drive on the golden gate bridge. we'll talk about what else we will see, coming up. >>> christmas in the park. that will get you in the holiday mood. it's a cold one at that. pull out a coat, maybe a little scarf, sweater, layer up. that's on the itinerary today. more news ahead. this holiday season, give $50 or more to charity, and receive $400 off stressless® mayfa

. >> a huge boost courtesy of steph and ayesha curry. from their eat learn play foundation that will go a long way to help with the program, the literacy program there at the facility. it's a great opportunity for them to help out. all right. well, that does it for our midday newscast. thanks for joining us. keep those umbrellas handy. kari told us the rain is coming back next week but enjoy a rain-free weekend. i'll see you back here next week. have a good weekend. - hi, i'm steve. - i'm lea. and we live in north pole, alaska. - i'm a retired school counselor. [lea] i'm a retired art teacher. [steve] we met online about 10 years ago. as i got older, my hearing was not so good so i got hearing aids. my vision was not as good as it used to be, got a change in prescription. but the thing missing was my memory. i saw a prevagen commercial and i thought, "that makes sense." i just didn't have to work so hard to remember things. prevagen. healthier brain. better life. hi, my name is cherrie. i jui'm 76 and i live work so on the oregon coast.n

. >> steph and ayesha curry along with their organization started their annual 12 days of christmas withevent. this is video posted to twitter by the foundation. here's how it works. every day between now and christmas, they and their foundation partners will surprise kids, families and hometown heros in oakland with everything. they had an epic surprise. the four teachers from oakland that have gone above and beyond promoting the love of literacy. all four of them were told they were going to meet oakland mayor libby schaaf to discuss funding. but in the middle of that, coming through the door, steph curry dropping in with something extra. he plans to fund each of their classroom literacy projects in full and it didn't stop there. >> we all want to see kids that realize their full potential in life and literacy is one of the first steps toward that. so we are happy to contribute up to a million dollars in donations. >> whoa! >> up to a million dollars. look at that. there is no shortage of need there. post-pandemic numbers showing that oakland elementary schools, less than 16% of black

. >>> steph and ayesha curry are helping thousands of local kids . >> their eat, learn play foundation000 new books to kids and families across oakland. most of those books are going directly to those families. some will be used to replenish the community libraries at more than 20 park and recreation centers. the books are meant as a gift for the entire city of oakland and it will be part of the annual 12 days of christmas with the currys program. >> we'll have some good days to sit in and read a book. >> yes, off and on rain. just in time for christmas. we'll see that continue into the holiday weekend, as well as possibly early next week. we'll, of course, have more updates on that. >> thanks, kari. >>> it's a sad morning here at nbc bay area. one of our beloved veterans of kntv has passed away. >> doug moore, kntv's longtime anchor died with his family by his side. you may recall that doug shared our newsdesk with maggie for nearly two decades. doug was such a kind man, so smart from the station general manager to interns. he also had a word of graciousness to share with them. he lov

steph, ayesha and their eat learn play foundation will spend every day the next two weeks surprisings, families and hometown heroes in oakland with everything from swag to megadonations. now, the effort begins today with an epic surprise for four oakland teachers who have gone above and beyond to make literacy a priority in their classrooms. all four were told they were going to meet with mayor schaffe in oakland to discuss funding needs for their projects. then steph dropped in with a little something extra. he told them he plans to fund all of their classroom literacy projects and more. >> we all want to see is, you know, realize their full potential in life and literacy is the first step towards that. so we are happy to contribute up to a million dollars in donor -- >> whoa. >> that's pretty cool. post pandemic numbers show less than 16% of black students and less than 13% of hispanic students in oakland elementary schools are currently reading at grade level. this is the ninth year for the christmas with the currys program. stay with us over the next few days as we highlight thei

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yeah, i was joined here in the studio by uganda, and his son is ayesha. come again. she says that the european club association is being selfish the flares before they join the european clubs are african slaves. they, their players from the countries that they come from. so to say that, you know, you're denying them the opportunity to represent their countries is absolutely ridiculous. and i think that so many people are not impressed about the statement at this point. he would say on to impress, you mentioned people that wouldn't be impressed. i mean, african fans and africans in general. and as a continent, you know, this is nationalistic issue. we're talking about or even being projected, and it's not just really the 1st time we saw running this global pandemic that the clubs were concerned when the players were coming back home to represent their countries in the world cup, qualify as and it's just outing because coffee is everywhere, you know, everyone is trying to be safe. everyone is trying to be vaccinated at this point most of the players are anyway. and the

to honor their efforts this christmas season, steph and ayesha and their eat, learn play foundation surprised some of the golfers. wow, the foundation also providing a major grant to help a's expand its program. just great. >>> a live look for you, foggy in san francisco, holiday cheers is in the air. later today will be christmas in china town from 10:00 to 4:00 today. we'll have snow machines and santa will there. you can get your covid vaccines. hundreds of toys will be given out to those in need. >>> trending this morning with christmas one week from today, you may be considering your own trip down memory lane and watching some of those classics. rotten tomatoes is reminding everyone, which took the top spot? number one is "it's a wonderful life,". number two is "miracle" and "holiday inn" and number four, "shop around the corner" and number five, "how the grinch stole christmas." that's 55 years old. the old school classics win it here. but, all right, surprise i will remain. let's check in with rob mayeda who has a look at our very cold micro climate forecast but these are the few days

. >> reporter: it's steph and ayesha's largest giveaway which they give back to the east bay communityope that goes a long way that we want to thank you so much for the work you do and we believe the work you do but also knowing that it's going to change this community for a very long time. >> that was audrey asistio reporting. trending this morning, the christmas wish posted that all she wanted was a hug from nana, it came early, take a look. >> reporter: as soon as the little one learned who she was hugging, she jumped into grandma's arms. >>> city leaders say the fire works over the bay is a go. a big christmas night. experts say wear a mask in case if you end up shoulders to shoulder with strangers ringing in the new year. vianey arana joining us with a full look of our forecast, we are still a week away from ringing in the new year, how will this christmas forecast be? >>> merry christmas to you and your family and if you are watching from home, thank you for joining us, live look in downtown san jose, we are expecting to see this rain really all day long and satellite radar right

. >>> steph and ayesha curry along with their program, they are using the holiday to honor local peopled programs to honor in the east bay. they started their annual 12 days of christmas. we told you about this yesterday. so day two the currys highlighted the need to rebuild the middle school sports programs highlighted by the pandemic. >> the kids got gear and shoes from under armour, and they got a check to help expand the school's sports program. look at that. it's like a bin full of clothes. somehow when you put on new shoes, you run faster. >> hit a three-pointer like steph. >> not as many. >> but at least one. >> you can see more tonight at 5:00 and 6:00 as well. >>> coming up next on "today in the bay," our top stories we are following for you, including san francisco approving the first of its kind sick leave. it will protect thousands of workers otherwise ignored when it comes to bona fide benefits. >>> and sheriff laurie smith faces a grand jury indictment, what that means for the layman, and what that means for her on her 23rd anniversary in the office. you're watching "today

labour adviser, ayesha. some pretty strong words from kier starmer. , ~ , starmer. yes, we did.hat _ starmer. yes, we did. i think he is channelling what a _ starmer. yes, we did. i think he is channelling what a lot _ starmer. yes, we did. i think he is channelling what a lot of _ starmer. yes, we did. i think he is channelling what a lot of people i starmer. yes, we did. i think he is. channelling what a lot of people are in the country. i mean, it is the strongest line which i have had from him and interestingly, in his conference speech, one of the lines that got a lot of traction is him saying i don't think borisjohnson is a bad man. ithink saying i don't think borisjohnson is a bad man. i think it sounds like his tone has really toughened up since then and he said this week that he thinks the prime minister is unfit to lead the country so you have definitely seen a much more aggressive and must give the attack line from kier starmer. what aggressive and must give the attack line from kier starmer.— aggressive and must give the attack line from kier starmer. what do you mak

. >> ayesha and steph curry asked kids to do their homework.they have committed to building a brand-new playground, community garden and basketball court for all of those families by next spring. here's where the homework comes in. they are asking all of those kids who live there at the 36th avenue apartments to design the space, so they can design that space where they play and have fun. that's cool. they can put that on their resumes, too. you can keep up with the curry's christmas by going to nbcbayarea.com and click on the christmas by the currys. >>> now at 6:00, tracking that storm as rain saturates the bay area. we have live team coverage, including the new efforts to prevent potential havoc when it comes to your holiday plans. >> plus -- we all want it to be over. >> a bold new plan to stop this is "today in the bay." >>> we're starting this wednesday morning with a live look at stormranger up in san bruno. it's scanning the rain right now. as you can see, and we're telling you, it's going to continue all week. thanks for making us part

so instead, let's talk to the broadcaster and former labour adviser ayesha hazarika, and george parkerthe point of— one level it is terrible from the point of view of public health messaging. sajidjavid point of view of public health messaging. sajid javid was supposed to be marking the first anniversary today— to be marking the first anniversary today of— to be marking the first anniversary today of the first vaccine being administered, encouraging people to -et administered, encouraging people to get their— administered, encouraging people to get their boosterjabs. instead of which, _ get their boosterjabs. instead of which, he — get their boosterjabs. instead of which, he is nowhere to be seen. very— which, he is nowhere to be seen. very shortly _ which, he is nowhere to be seen. very shortly i am sure the government will be asking the public to make _ government will be asking the public to make more sacrifices to deal with the new— to make more sacrifices to deal with the new variant of covid—19. how will people — the new variant of covid—19. how will people react when they are bo