investigators say the fire started in a back bedroom before 6:00 this morning at crocker and dumb barten avenue. one resident was taken to the hospital. the home is severely damaged. >>> new detail inside some good news tonight for dozens of east bay families affected by thursday's toy donation burglary in concord. thieves broke into the salvation army storage box, stealing food, clothing and toys. donors have since stepped up, adopting all but one family so far and have replaced all the missing items. the concord police officers association president has donated $1,000 and he is challenging the community to match his donation. >> still ahead at 6:00, world leaders take action to fight climate change. why environmentalist are not impressed. >>> the new state senate leader eliminates an oversight group that has helped find problems throughout state government. >>> the benefits of rain. how much farmers in the north bay ben the holidays can be an especially difficult time. everything's different now. sometimes i feel all alone. christmas used to be my favorite. i just don't expect anything

investigators say the fire started in a back bedroom before 6:00 this morning at crocker and dumb barten avenue. one resident was taken to the hospital. the home is severely damaged. >>> new detail inside some good news tonight for dozens of east bay families affected by thursday's toy donation burglary in concord. thieves broke into the salvation army storage box, stealing food, clothing and toys. donors have since stepped up, adopting all but one family so far and have replaced all the missing items. the concord police officers association president has donated $1,000 and he is challenging the community to match his donation. >> still ahead at 6:00, world leaders take action to fight climate change. why environmentalist are not impressed. >>> the new state senate leader eliminates an oversight group that has helped find problems throughout state government. >>> the benefits of rain. how much farmers in the north >>> there's a new worldwide deal on climate change but not everyone believes illit will help. representatives from nearly 200 countries approved the agreement in peru. every co

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